Quarterly Deadline ~ May 4th

The deadline for articles, notices, ads etc. is almost here - May 4th. 

If you can't get something in by then, we at least need to know by then that it is coming, and when it will be in our hands.

Carol's computer issues are continuing, so please send everything for this issue to both sowerby@seaside.net and veronica@thetisisland.net. 

Thank you!

Experienced Carpenter for Hire

Journeyman carpenter 30 years in the trade finish work, framing and foundations.

Reliable and on time service.

Call John Tad Evans at 250-732-1833. 

alternativebuilder@gmail.com

Telegraph Harbour Marina ~ Hiring

Summer Employment ~ a couple more positions available!

We are accepting additional employment applications at Telegraph Harbour Marina for this coming season.

Click here to view details.

Islands Trust ~ Community Information Meeting & Public Hearing

Monday, May 9, 2016 at Forbes Hall

Community Information Meeting: 5:00PM

Public Hearing: 5:30PM  

The Thetis Island Local Trust Committee is holding a Community Information Meeting and Public Hearing regarding an application to rezone the unsurveyed Crown foreshore or land covered by water being part of the bed of Clam Bay, Cowichan District, locally known as “the Cut” from Water 4 (W-4) zone to Water 5 (W-5) to allow for the use of mariculture activities. Please see our website for more information: http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca/islands/local-trust-areas/thetis/.

Mike Richards,

Websites: www.islandstrust.bc.ca | www.islandstrustfund.bc.ca

Important Community Fire Smart Workshop ~ May 7th

Saturday, May 7th

9:30 - 12:30

Community Centre 

Wildfire Season is Here!

Find out how to protect your home and your neighbourhood from wildfires.

Learn how to identify, assess and reduce the potential risks of losing your home to fire.

Presented by

Sybille Sanderson of the CVRD

in association with: 

Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department

ESS/LERN

TIRRA

Refreshments will be served

Please attend this important workshop and GET FIRE SMART!

3 Outboards for Sale

I am the original owner of this 1997 50 high thrust $2200 excellent condition

I also have a 2001 50hp $2200 excellent condition, and a 2001 Yamaha 15 excellent condition - $1300, and a Honda 10 excellent condition - $850. I have owned all these motors for at least 10 years and they are all in excellent condition.  

Gerry Taft 48 Harbour Road gftaft@yahoo.ca

Relief Post Office Worker ~ position available

Thetis Island Marina has a position open for a relief postal worker.

To apply, please contact Mersha at 250-2464

Fire Extinguisher Clinic ~ Save the Date ~ June 26th

JUNE 26, Sunday 2PM

Have your home fire extinguishers inspected for free, train to use an extinguisher on a live fire, purchase an extinguisher for your home, shop, boat or vehicle. 

Mark your calendar: June 26th at the Fire Hall.

TIVFD 

Kelsey & Monica Rush ~ Vancouver Sun

Living the dream: Real estate refugees thrive in rural B.C.Professionals and entrepreneurs are fleeing the inflated real estate prices for the isolation and relative sanity of the rainforest.

http://vancouversun.com/business/local-business/living-the-dream-real-estate-refugees-thrive-in-rural-b-c

Ellen Rush

GONE ~ Free Box Spring & Mattress

Contact Tom or Gloria ~ quackf@telus.net or phone 250-246-3091

Visitors' Guide - Deadline Now

I'm working on this year's version of the Visitors' Guide (to see a copy of last year's, click here)  

I've contacted the existing advertisers directly, but if there's anyone who would like to go in, who I haven't yet contacted, please get back to me by the end of this week. 

We need to get it out as soon as possible.  Thanks!

Veronica

250 246 1509

veronica@thetisisland.net

Last Weekend for Yard Waste Burn

This weekend is your last chance to get your fire permit and burn your yard waste if you haven't already done so during the last six months. We have moved up to MODERATE risk and are drying out quickly. 

Evening campfire permits will still be available through May online or at the recycle/waste centre on Wed and Sat during yard hours.

TIVFD