Will Lennox ~

It is with sadness that I have to share with you that Will Lennox at age 81 passed away at 6:00 pm Thursday December 10th 2015.

As many of you know Will had some difficulties over the last couple of years and in his own words had lived 2 years longer than most thought he would.

After a couple of recent visits to Cowichan District Hospital all the while soldiering on with preparations for the lighting of the Christmas concert he returned to CDH on Monday where it was determined that they needed to operate. The surgery on Tuesday revealed the extent of the cancer for which nothing further could be done. Will passed away resting peacefully with Mary and his family at CDH. Mary is staying in Victoria with her sister and daughter. Updates about arrangements will follow.

Contact Simone at 250-246-4802 or simone@stonesculptor.ca for more info.

Peter Luckham

Job Posting ~ Thetis Island Improvement District

The Board of Trustees for the Thetis Island Improvement District is currently seeking applications for the position of Financial Officer.

Reporting to the Chair of the Board, the Financial Officer is responsible for maintaining financial, accounting, and administrative services in order to meet legislative requirements and support the operations of Thetis Island Improvement District and the Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department.

The Financial Officer is responsible to ensure that finances are maintained in an accurate and timely manner. Duties include, but are not limited to, preparation of financial statements, maintaining cash controls, accounts payable, receivables, payroll preparation, and to assist senior members of the fire department with the purchasing of materials and supplies. Additionally the Financial Officer must work closely with the Improvement District Board and the Fire Department to prepare the annual budget, the annual general meeting and the annual external audit.

Applicants must possess the knowledge and familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting and booking keeping skills and abilities. Must be computer literate, own a current model computer capable of using Microsoft Office software, and have internet access. It is preferable that applicants be full time residents or property owners of Thetis Island.

Remuneration will be $ 2,000.00 per annum with no paid benefits. Any approved expenses incurred to perform the duties assigned will be remunerated. The initial term of office will be for one year.  This position will be filled as soon as a qualified candidate is identified.

Cover Letter & Resume Attention:

Keith Rush, Chair

Thetis Island Improvement District

Box 3-13

Thetis Island   BC   V0R 2Y0

Cat Still Missing ~

My dad's cat went missing on Saturday November 21st. She was last seen on the beach under the government dock.  My dad is David Pethick aka Miska Dave. His phone number is (250) 436-2468 and his email is diogenesdave215@gmail.com

The cat is a female named Bobbie. She is a brown tabby and most notably she does not have a tail. She is very skittish and shouldn't be approached, if anyone sees her or has seen her my dad would greatly appreciate a call.

I have included a few pictures. 

Thank you

Loey May

Suitcase Wanted ~

Would you like to offload an unwanted suitcase? We'd like to take an extra bag to Australia next Monday instead of mailing a box via Canada Post! We'd love to hear from you by Wednesday, before we hit the charity shops in search of one. Thank you to all who have warmly welcomed us this month of retreat at lovely Thetis. Hope to see you again.

Wendy & Colin wendyj.noble@gmail.com

Zumba ~ cancelled on Wednesday, Dec 9th

Zumba is canceled this Wednesday 9th December, see you all Saturday at 9am thank you

Helen Bird

School Orchards Africa

Many thanks to all of you who donated to School Orchards Africa at the Christmas Bazaar.  Through your generosity we raised approx. $400. 

I’m pleased to announce that the winner of the draw was Nan Beals.  Nan is as generous with her coffee as she is with her smiles so it was particularly lovely for me to present her with her prize. 

Thank you Thetis Island for you continuing support for this worthy cause.

Cecilia

Christmas Lights Wanted

I'm looking to gather more Christmas lights, both indoor small clear twinkle style and outdoor lights also. 

If you have any you would like to offload please give me a call/text at 867.333.0745 or email tracytaps@hotmail.com

Soup's On ~ Wednesday, December 9th ~ Food Drive, Syrian Fundraising

11:30 - 1:00  $5.00

Vegetarian or Meat Minestrone Soup

Corn Bread, Baked Goodies

Pot of Gold Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate

Take out available for sale if there is enough left over.

"The trouble with eating Italian food is that five or six

days later you are hungry again!" George Miller

'Tis the Season....At this event there will be the opportunity to donate towards helping the Syrian Family who will be seeking a new life in our area AND you can also tidy up your pantry ... bring those extra tins of food and unopened food goods for the local food drive.

At 1:00 the Bridge Group invites you to join them in the Library.

Christmas Bazaar ~ Thanks !

To all who made the Thetis Island "Christmas Bazaar" a great success, a big thank you!

Look forward to next year's

Happy Holidays,

Helen Bird.

TICA Bake Sale ~ looking for bakers !

WANTED! Christmas Baking for our Annual Bake Sale on Wednesday December 16th

This is a TICA fundraiser for our Community Hall.  If you are willing to bake for us please contact:

Heather via email at heather@imembers.ca

Thank you from TICA Board

Bake Sale for Syrian Refugees ~ Christmas Bazaar

Genny Redman will be at the Thetis Island Refugee Group table to sell baking, jams, jellies and such at the Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, Dec 5th.

Proceeds from the sale will go to the sponsorship of the Syrian refugee family - the Kaiyalis. If anyone would like to donate similar items for the sale, Genny has offered to also sell them.

If you are interested in donating yummy items, please contact Genny at 250-246-2465 or by email at gkredman@gmail.com

Let the baking begin!

Thanks,

Michelle Black

Thetis Island Refugee Group ~ fundraising & info

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