Nature of Water, March 22, Forbes Hall

March 22 is World Water Day and this year the theme is: 'Glacier Preservation'. On Thetis Island it has been 10,000 years since we were covered by glaciers. Therefore, our focus is limited to what we harvest from rainfall and what is stored underground in the aquifers combined with wise use of limited water resources.

On March 22, Community Climate Resilience and Thetis Island Nature Conservancy is launching our "Nature of Water" series, We are hosting a series of events focusing on our water resources. The event will feature a discussion of our project, a short film "What the Water Tells Us", and a keynote address "Dinosaur Pee and the Future of Thetis Island's Water" by David Slade.

A key part of the project is to address areas that are important to Island residents. Please fill out our survey. The survey can be found in the latest Thetis Island Quarterly or in the foyer of Forbes hall. The drop box for completed surveys is also in the foyer of Forbes Hall.

The survey can be filled out and submitted at:
https:/bit.ly/thetiswater

We look forward to seeing you!

Saturday March 22, 2025
2-5 pm, Forbes Hall

For more information please contact ccr@thetisisland.net
CCR

Sunday Church

The Capernwray Choir will be coming this Sunday the 23rd.
Johnny Cullen-Keidann will be speaking.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.
Further info-Ernie 250-252-0144

Thetis Island Improvement District AGM and Trustee Election

The Thetis Island Improvement District (TIID) will be holding its Annual General Meeting and Trustee Election on Saturday May 10th, 2025 at 11 AM at Forbes Hall Community Center.

Trustee Bill Dickie's term is up this year and he will be standing for re-election.

Anyone wishing to seek election as a trustee must obtain an expression of interest form from Anne-Marie Koeppen (gotoannemarie@hotmail.com) and make a submission of interest to her no later than 12 noon on Friday April 4th, 2025.

If necessary, there will be an advance poll on Saturday April 26th, 2025 at Forbes Hall from 10 AM to 12 noon, in addition to the voting opportunity at the AGM.

To be eligible to stand for the position of trustee and or vote in an Improvement District election you must be a Canadian citizen, 18 years or older, a resident of BC for at least 6 months prior to the vote and own land in the Improvement District.

Keith Rush,

Chair
Board of Trustees
Thetis Island Improvement District

Pub Specials and Darts

It's Friday!

We've got darts happening from 6pm and a great dinner special for you today and tomorrow!

Appetizer:
BACON AND SCALLOP BISQUE
Creamy Bisque Soup w/ Seared Scallops and White Wine Broth

Entree:
SALMON WELLINGTON
Wrapped in Puff Pastry with Braised Spinach, Roasted Potato, and Lemon Caper Sauce

Dessert:
BLACK FOREST PARFAIT
Decadent Chocolate Cake Layered with Cherry Compote and Whipped Cream

Hope to see you!
Kelsey, Chef Murray, and the Thetis Island Pub Team

Darts
It’s Friday, we are doing darts tonight at Thetis Island marina. There will be good food, good drinks and fun company as always!

See you there at 5:45.

Hortensa

Patricia (Pat) Vickers

Earlier this month, Pat Vickers passed away at the age of 91.

Pat and her husband, David, were very active in the Thetis Island community during their many years on Thetis.

Instrumental in the creation of the Thetis Island Community Fund, Pat was fully committed to seeing this charitable fund working for islanders.

Our condolences to the Vickers family.

Ann Dickie

Dangerous Cargo, Thursday, March 20

At this time, Dangerous Cargo, Thursday, March 20 will be ONLY for Thetis...for planning purposes. However, it is subject to last minute changes but hopefully this helps.

Sharon C

CVRD Community Satisfaction Survey

I noticed this has not been posted on eSPOKES and hope it is not too late to participate as it was to close on the 18th March 2025.
https://www.cvrd.ca/DocumentCenter/View/111372/News-Release---CVRD-Community-Satisfaction-Survey?bidId=

"Residents who are not selected to participate in the scientific study are encouraged to complete an online version of the survey at https://legeropinion.co/cvrd2025. The online version of the survey will be accessible until March 18, 2025, and will be reported separately from the statistically valid survey. The results of both surveys will be presented to the CVRD Board of Directors in April 2025 and then available for review on the CVRD website."

Lynne Smith

Editor: survey still accepted Thursday, March 20

FireSmart rebates now available for Ladysmith, Duncan and CVRD Electoral Areas (19 Mar 2025)

Emergency Management Cowichan (EMC), on behalf of the CVRD, the Town of Ladysmith and the City of Duncan, will be launching a FireSmart Rebate program to support homeowners in performing FireSmart activities on residential properties.

All information regarding the rebate program and home assessments, including Terms and Conditions, how to apply, and FAQs can be found online at https://emcowichan.ca/programsresources/fire-smart/.

For more information, please contact a local FireSmart representative: Phone: 250-746-2500 Ext. 5012 Email: Firesmart@emcowichan.ca

Lynne Smith

This Week’s Soup’s On Cancelled

Due to illness, Soup’s On is cancelled for Wednesday, March 19th.

Thanks to the cooks, bakers and helpers whose commitment brings Soup’s On to our community from October through April.

Don Sinclair and Ann Dickie
Forbes Hall Food Services

Notice of Meeting: Thetis Community Assembly – Monday, April 14th – 7:00 pm at Forbes Hall

The Thetis Island Community Assembly will be held on Monday, April 14th at 7:00 pm at Forbes Hall.

All members of the public are encouraged to attend. With representatives from most island organizations, and an agenda of updates and discussions on current concerns or issues, it will be an informative meeting.

Finalized agenda will be posted on e-spokes and thetisposts.ca within the week prior.

Ann Dickie and Keith Rush
Co-Facilitators
Thetis Community Assembly

Free Bar Fridge

I have an old brown Viking small bar fridge I think from the 80s. It’s old but still works. It’s Free
You must pick up; message Jesse at (250) 588-3369

Pub Weekly Specials

Good morning everyone!
Here's what we have coming for you this week at the pub this Friday and Saturday:

Appetizer:
BACON AND SCALLOP BISQUE
Creamy Bisque Soup w/ Seared Scallops and White Wine Broth

Entree:
SALMON WELLINGTON
Wrapped in Puff Pastry with Braised Spinach, Roasted Potato, and Lemon Caper Sauce

Dessert:
BLACK FOREST PARFAIT
Decadent Chocolate Cake Layered with Cherry Compote and Whipped Cream

Our lunch special this week is a PRIME RIB BEEF DEEP with your choice of side.

And on Sunday, we've got our every popular PRIME RIB DINNER served in a giant yorkie bowl with potatoes, vegetables, and gravy.

We've also got breakfast on Sunday from 11:30-1:30 if you're more of a brunch person, featuring a BRAISED LAMB HASH with peppers, onions, tomatoes, and a fried egg and covered in hollandaise.

Looks like a great lineup so hopefully we'll see you there!
Kelsey, Chef Murray, and the Thetis Island Pub Team