April 2018 Rainfall Stats

courtesy of Keith Rush

Thank You all for attending the Improvement Districts' AGM

Thank you to the more than 120 Islanders who took time from their busy weekend to attend the Thetis Island Improvement Districts' AGM.

Please see the Improvement Districts' website for the Agenda and the Power Point Presentation: http://www.thetisislandfire.ca/tiid.html

18 Islanders spoke to the trustees motion to borrow up to $800 K for the renovation and repairs to Central Hall on Mission Road.

A vote was conducted with the following results:

78 voted in favour of the motion

29 voted against the motion

A big thank you to those who helped with various tasks to ensure the meeting ran smoothly, these include; Merry Gooding, Ann Dickie, Lynda Poirier, Joel Delaquis, Tricia Hunter, Ernie Hunter, Ken Redman, Donna Stadt, and Carolyn Askew.

Keith Rush

Chair

Board of Trustees

Thetis Island Improvement District

keithrush17@gmail.com

Ph: 250-416-0013

Cell: 250-732-2766

Thetis Island Marina ~ Employment Opportunity

Thetis Island Marina and Pub

We still have some positions available for:

Pub Servers, Dock Attendants & Kitchen Staff

Please Email Your Resume to: marina@thetisisland.com

Ride to Crofton Needed

I am looking for a ride to Crofton off the 6:15 am ferry this Monday, April 30.

Please contact me if you are able to offer me a ride. 

Thank you,

Tatiana

250-246-9175 or 613-219-9642

Fashion Show & Boutique Sale ~ May 5th

A reminder that next Saturday May 5th The Fashion Show and Clothing Sale begins at 5:30 pm.  $10 entry fee gets you a glass of wine or Mocktail and a sampling of cheese and crackers and entry into the Boutique and Fashion Show. Accepting cash or cheques only. 

Due to the fact that we have a very busy set up schedule the hall will be closed Friday May 4th and Saturday May 5th. This will effect the library and any event that uses the main hall. The library will be open at the regular time on Sunday May 6th. Sorry for any inconvenience. 

The Fashion Divas

Thetis Memories ~ Movie Night

Thetis Island Memories ~ Movie Night

Saturday, May 19th 7pm at Forbes Hall

Come enjoy an evening of Thetis Memories!  For all you long time residents it will be a time of laughter as we are reminded of how we used to look and the fun we’ve had over the years.  For many of you new comers it will be a great way to catch up on island history!  For example… Did you know that Santa, the real Santa, used to come to Thetis every December on a navy ship?  We have pictures to prove it! 

Times have changed but the spirit of this community hasn’t.  The digital slideshow will cover photos from 1982-2018 and may just include a special ‘never before seen’ video clip from 1959! A rare black and white gem.

To be honest I have yet to complete the slideshow.  However, with 1500+ photos to sort through, there’s no question this will be a memorable show!  Some events included in the slideshow are… The building of Forbes Hall, Sportsnic Days, Santa Ship, Parades, Art Soiree, and many other island events.

Despite the hours spent creating this piece of history, I’d hate anyone to miss out due to ticket costs. So, admission will be FREE and if you feel led to give, we would warmly welcome your donations.  All proceeds will go toward the Hall Expansion Project. Thanks to a generous donor, all donations raised will be matched. 

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Thank You!

A big shout out to Ralf Kempe and his Capernwray crew for the terrific job they’ve done on the boardwalk at the end of the meadow on the Lawrence Valley Trail!  

If you haven’t been on the trail yet, it’s well worth the walk and the planks that are now in place help you through some of the muddy bits in the valley bottom.  

Thanks so much, Ralf & crew!

Pat English

Wanted ~ Weed Whacker

Wanted, gas operated weed wacker, call 250-246-1211

For Sale ~ Cedar Lumber

For your spring home/garden projects, we have freshly-milled Thetis cedar (red and yellow).

Call Dave 250 246-3530

Reminder: Thetis Island Improvement District AGM ~ April 28th

This is a reminder of the Thetis Island Improvement District's AGM on Saturday April 28th, 2018 at Forbes Hall.

Registration of property owners will begin at 10:30 AM.

Coffee & tea service, and assorted baking & fruits will be available starting at 10:30AM.

The AGM will start at 11 AM. 

Below is the agenda for the morning. We plan to finish up by 1:15 PM

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TIID AGM Agenda

Call to Order

Welcome

Opening Remarks and Introductions

Approval of the 2017 AGM Minutes

Trustee Remuneration

Audit Report/Financials/2018 Budget

Committee Reports: Safety; Port Commission

Fire Department Report

Renovations and Repairs to Central Hall: Background 

Comments from Property Owners  

Vote on Trustees Motion

Election/Appointment of Three (3) Trustees

Adjourn

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Keith Rush

Chair

Board of Trustees

Thetis Island Improvement District

keithrush17@gmail.com

Ph: 250-416-0013

Cell: 250-732-2766

Thetis Island Marina ~ Friday Night Specials

Friday Night Dinner Specials

April 27, 2018  5pm-8pm

Mushroom and cheese stuffed chicken breast covered in cheesy mushroom sauce

served with rice and veggies

for $17.00

Spaghetti and meat sauce with Caesar salad and garlic toast

for $15.00

Vegetarian lasagna with garlic toast

for $14.00

Regular Menu Also Available

Families and Groups Welcome

Reservations Highly Recommended

Call us at 250-246-3464

Cigarette Butts / Ferry Line Up

I was wondering why we don't have a "No Littering" sign posted at the ferry lineup?

Besides the paper cigarette butts don't rot for a long, long time and due to the smokers laziness of not picking up after themselves and using their ashtray to move it to a proper disposal site they're all over the road. Our home burnt down last year due to a wildfire that could easily have started from a cigarette butt. I'd hate for anyone on Thetis to go through that.

R. Smith