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SOLD : For Sale ~ Exercise Bike
Monday, June 6, 2016 at 9:05AM Tunturi F300 Comfort Cycle, Exercise Bike. $65.00
Phone Chris 250 246 9942
Thanks!
Monday, June 6, 2016 at 9:05AM A big thank you to Chris and Marylynn Pegg for hosting the Saturday Fair.
It was a great day for all. See you next Saturday 11th.
The Saturday Fair Vendors
Islands Trust ~ Mari-culture Lease Application Update
Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 11:28AM In light of the interest and concerns regarding the navigation channel and the potential to dredge "The Cut" in the future, I moved the following two motions by Resolution Without Meeting(RWM) today. The local Trust committee supported these motions unanimously, and I thank my co-trustees for the support. The intent of the motions is to seek confirmation from the Provincial and Federal Government authorities having jurisdiction, that the navigational channel will be maintained and the potential to dredge "the Cut" in the future remains possible despite the issuance of the License of Occupation for the purposes of Mariculture.
The following RWM has passed in favour:
“THAT the Thetis Island Local Trust Committee ask staff to communicate with Transport Canada and request written confirmation that despite the issuance of a License of Occupation for the purposes of Mariculture (Clam and Oyster) in the Navigation Channel between Thetis and Penelakut Islands, the /Navigation Protection Act/ will continue to protect the right of the public to use this channel for the purposes of navigation.”
The following RWM has passed in favour:
“THAT the Thetis Island Local Trust Committee ask staff to communicate with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and the Ministry of Forest Lands and Natural Resources and request written confirmation that in the future an application for dredging of the Navigation Channel between Thetis and Penelakut Islands, if applied for by local government or another agency with community support, would "not be approved" solely on the basis that the area has a License of Occupation for the purposes of Mariculture.”
I will remind readers that the Trustees are still unable to receive new information due to the post public hearing requirements and thank you all for respecting this.
However if new substantive information is received by staff from the Provincial or Federal agencies as a result of these letters the application may be reconsidered.
Peter Luckham, Trustee, Thetis Island Trust Area.
ThINC presents Ocean LearnFest 2016
Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 11:24AM Ocean LearnFest July 4-8th
Featuring a wide range of community activities with local and visiting guest specialists! All Ages means you! (*little folks 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult at 'All ages' sessions.)
Day sessions: ($10/session with the exception of Learn to Canoe)
ABC's of Marine Ecology and Art project (ages 8-13)
Orienteering and Art project (ages 8-13)
Learn to Canoe with certified instructor (3 sessions/$50 inclusive; Ages 10+; adults encouraged to join!)
Eelgrass study (2 sessions, All ages)
The Science of Forage Fish (All ages)
The Joy of Birdsong forest walk(All ages)
Evening sessions (FREE! All ages welcome!) 7:30 pm Forbes Hall
July 4th: Mission Blue: The life story of Oceanographer Sylvia Earle Film and discussion
July 5th: Eelgrass Ecology with marine biologist Nikki Wright Talk and slide show
July 6th: Rockfish Conservation with marine biologist Andy Lamb Talk and slide show
July 7th: The Joy of Birdsong with ornithologist James Clowater Talk and audio-visual show
Posters will be up and about soon! Pre-registration required for day sessions.
For a detailed schedule please visit our website:
Phone: 250-246-9126 Email: ThINC@thetisisland.net
Oily Rag Danger
Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 11:24AM On Wednesday, a resident was shocked to discover a fire burning against the front wall of his new house. On fire was a can of xylene solvent and some rags together with a can of oil based Sikkens stain that was boiling and ready to burst into flames. He called 911 and was able to douse the fire with a garden hose by the time the fire department arrived. His quick action saved the house and the surrounding forest.
The young workman applying the Sikkens the day before was not aware of the dangers of spontaneous combustion (he is now!). When oily or solvent soaked rags are bunched up and left in a pile, oxidation generates heat, enough over time to burst into flames.
In this case,the ambient temperature was only about 15*C but the oil and xylene soaked rags generated enough heat to warm the xylene to more than 30*C, its flash point, causing its fumes to burst into flames, igniting the can of liquid xylene.
There are many opinions on the proper disposal of oily rags. The easiest, cheapest solution is to place them in a non-combustible container (e.g. metal bucket) and fill it with water. Add detergent and rinse the oil out before disposing of the rags. DO NOT place oily rags, even wet ones, in the garbage, you would merely be putting someone else at risk down the line.
Graeme Shelford
Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner
Domaine Jasmine
Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 11:23AM Come celebrate World Environment Day with a tasting of wine from naturally grown grapes. Try one of our new releases on Saturday and Sunday from 11-4 p.m.
Instead of using herbicides, pour boiling water on unwanted weeds.
J. Denis Gagnon
Proprietor & Winemaker
Domaine Jasmin Vineyard & Winery
Annual Hosers - TICS Soccer Game ~ June 8th
Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 11:20AM Everyone is welcome to attend the community sporting event of the year!
The annual soccer match of the "Hosers" (TI Volunteer Fire Department) versus the "TICS" (TI Community Soccer) will take place Wednesday June 8th at Caperwray soccer field with kickoff at 6:00PM sharp.
Please come and cheer for your favourite firefighters and kids and alumni (and don't be surprised if you are recruited to play too). Lots of excitement and fun is in store as we anticipate who will take home the trophy this year!
Kelly Bannister
36th Annual Thetis Island Open Golf Tournament
Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 8:09AM July 9, 2016
Mt. Brenton Golf Course, Chemainus
The TIO is a fun tournament, which is not to be taken too seriously. So shine up your runners and dust of those clubs and join us for a fun day on the course and a fantastic evening meal.
Entry fee: $115 per person (includes green fees, cart, dinner, free drink, golf balls and great prizes).
Dinner only for spouses and friends who do not wish to play is $35 per person.
Players may enter individually or as a foursome. Individual players will be placed on a team.
Entry forms are available at the ferry bulletin board or by contacting Doug Darling at 250-246-2557 or sailbequia@yahoo.com
Deadline for entry is June 17, 2016.
Hope to see you on the course,
Doug
ThINC Seeking Summer Student Accommodation
Thursday, June 2, 2016 at 8:07AM The Cowichan Land Trust has offered ThINC a part-time Canada Summer Jobs student. His name is Ricky Belanger and he has just graduated from UVic in marine biology and is going on to a Masters program in the fall.
He'll be helping us out at Ocean Learn Fest and offering some ecology programs to the community throughout the summer. We're excited to have him on board. We're looking for accommodation for him on Thetis during July and August. A house sitting opportunity would be welcome but he is also able to pay some rent.
Contact Ann Eriksson at 250-246-8176 or email me at ann.eriksson4@gmail.comif you have a lead for him and I'll pass the information on.
Thanks! Ann
