Reports from TIRRA AGM

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Everyone is urged to attend the Thetis Island Improvement District AGM, April 23, 2016 at 10 AM in Forbes Hall for important developments.

Claire Hess, TIRRA Secretary 

Many thanks to all of you that attended Thursday's TIRRA Annual General Meeting. We had a very good turnout. Your attendance was appreciated!

Your Thetis Island Resident's and Rate Payer's Association  Executive for 2016-2017 :

Steve Frankel, Past President

Stu Downey, President/Chair, by Acclamation

Rob Spencer, VP (Elected) Thanks Rob, for being in the right place....in the right time

Claire Hess, Recording Secretary, By Acclamation, Claire, many thanks for staying on!

Graeme Shelford Highways & Roads,By Acclamation,Thanks to Graeme, again and for continuing on!

Ernie Hunter, Treasurer, By acclamation. Thank you Ernie for your continued commitments

Vicki Walker, Solid Waste Committee,By Acclamation

Stephanie Cottell,Solid Waste Committee, By Acclamation

Thanks to Vicki and Stephanie for their continued great service to the community

Suzanne Sarioglu, Cemetery Committee, By Acclamation, Thank you Suzanne for staying, and all you do.

Andy Keir, Trails Committee, By Acclamation, Thanks Andy

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It has been a privilege for me to serve on our TIRRA Executive and to continue as a sitting member in the past presidents role. Thank you for your support.

Wishing you a Happy Easter Holiday

Steve Frankel, Past President

jollity FARM ~ Open Saturday 10AM ~ 1PM

New! Tracy's Famous Salad Dressing (or use as a braising sauce with your kale or cabbage shoots)

Mixed Salad Greens (washed + bagged)

Purple Cabbage Shoots

Mixed Kale Shoots

Brussel Sprouts

Bramley Apple Tree Seedling Whip for Sale

I have a Bramley apple tree, 1 year old seedling whip, grafted onto M11 DWARF rootstock.  The Bramley is a Triploid, meaning it needs two other types of apple trees near it to pollinate properly.  I already have two other Bramleys, and can’t figure out why I ordered a third, and a Dwarf at that.  It is from the Salt Spring Island Apple Co. and we boated over last week to pick it up.  $30. 

British folk know what a great apple this produces!  http://www.saltspringapplecompany.com/Bramley.htm

Jeannine 246-3876 

News Release ~ Islands Trust Council Approved 2016-2017 Budget

Click here to view the news release.

Wanted: Scottish Country Dance Shoes

Shoe size Ladies 7.5

If anyone would like to part with their shoes, please call Char at 604-997-7292

What's Fresh at jollity FARM?

Stock up on fresh, organic greens for your Easter Weekend!

Open Saturday 10AM to 1PM

Pre-washed bags of organic mixed greens (chard, 3 types of kale, arugula, mustard and flower blend)

Bunches of purple cabbage shoots (great for braising, frying or just munching)

Bunches of mixed kale shoots

Brussel Sprouts

Roasting Garlic

Please call or email to pre-order if possible.

info@jollityfarm.ca / 250.416.6736

Free Single Bed & Bookcase ~ take one, or take both!

Black Ikea Billy Bookcase

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note – the bookcase shown is black/brown this is black.

Single Bed with mattress and frame.  Excellent condition, used only as a guest bed.

Please contact Peggy Thompson at

thompson.peggy80@gmail.com

250 246-2606

Refugee Sponsorship #2

The residents of Thetis Island and the Cowichan Valley have responded with remarkable generosity to the Syrian Refugee Crisis.  After a successful sponsorship, the Kaiyalis family arrived in Canada and are now residing in the Cowichan Valley. The community response to the Kaiyalis sponsorship was so overwhelming that there is a surplus of funds, enough to begin the sponsorship of another Syrian family.

The family we are hoping to sponsor is Louma and her two daughters,relatives of the Kaiyalis. Before the war, Louma worked as a receptionist in a doctor's office and her two girls are aged 14 and 2. They have been in Turkey since their recent escape from Syrian, after three previous unsuccessful attempts.  Since they have family living in the Cowichan Valley and Victoria, this area is an ideal place for them to settle and integrate. 

We are hoping to raise $7,000, to add to the funds already raised, to sponsor Louma and her girls. However, we are also in need of housing for the family in the Chemainus/Cowichan Valleys. If you have any leads on suitable accommodation (eg: houses, guest suites, cabins, apartments, etc.), please let me know. 

I am happy to email the poster to you if you would like to send it onward to others.

I will be at Soup's On, March 30 to answer any questions and share more about the family.

Thank you again,

Michelle Black, for the Thetis Island Refugee Group

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TIRRA AGM ~ Thursday, March 24th ~ 7PM

To save time at the meeting, you can read most of the committee and financial reports by clicking here.

REMINDER: TIRRA AGM, Thursday, March 24 7:00 PM
Our Thetis Island Resident's and Rate Payer's Association Annual General Meeting will take place Thursday, March 24th, at 7:00 PM. We are hoping for a good turn out, especially due to the very important AGM Agenda Items and information that will be presented and discussed.

Among these important topics:

• New provincial fire department regulations that will effect all rural, volunteer fire departments and residents
• Latest Ferry Advisory,BC Ferries information, some of which directly pertains to Rt.20,Thetis and Penelakut islands
• Solid Waste Management information and updates
• Road way concerns, pedestrians safety, Pilkey Point Rd, North Cove Roads.
• Fire Smart Community Inservice Meeting, Saturday, May 7, 2016, 9 AM 
• Our Annual Elections  for TIRRA Executive Membership 

We will make every effort to finish this meeting by 8:30-8:45 at the latest!
Please, make every effort to attend. We appreciate your support!

Early tick season: Tips for protecting dogs against ticks

Who knew dogs with white feet are more susceptible to tick toxins?

Click here to view a CBC article about dogs & ticks.

Jeannine

Thetis Island Marina & Pub ~ Friday Night Dinner Special ~ March 25th

March 25, 2016

Burgers & Pizzas

Served From 5-7pm

Burgers:

Beef, Grilled Chicken, Crunchy Chicken, Lamb, Salmon or Veggie Burger on a toasted Kaiser bun topped with lettuce, tomato, sweet onion, mayo and pickles, served with our delicious fresh-cut fries.

Add-Ons: Cheese, Bacon and Mushrooms 

Pizzas:

Meat Lovers or Veggie

Eat In or Take Out\Families And Groups Welcome

Reservations Recommended!

Call Us At 250-246-3464

Thetis Island Local Trust Committee Meeting ~ March 29th

Reminder: The Thetis Island Local Trust Committee meeting is on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 9:30 am at the Thetis Island Community Centre, North Cove Road, Thetis Island, BC. This is a regular business meeting of the Local Trust Committee, where items such as correspondence, applications and bylaws will be considered, and is open to the public.

For more information including the meeting agenda, please visit islandstrust.bc.ca.