News Release ~ Islands Trust Council Approved 2016-2017 Budget

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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.

Vancouver Short Stay ~

My sister & family (husband and two young girls) are coming over to visit Travis and I from France this summer, and we would love to show them around Vancouver for a few days before all coming over to Thetis.

I was therefore wondering whether any of the Vancouverites among you who are planning to be away at the beginning of July would be willing to let us borrow/rent your city home for a few days?

They are landing on Thursday, July 7th and we were thinking of leaving for Thetis on Sunday, July 10th.

Thanks a lot for your consideration!

Anaïs

anais.gerber@tarao.org

250 436 0058

Septic Tank Clean Out

Wanting to get a septic tank clean out within the next two weeks. Looking for 2 other residences who need the same service to share in the costs. Please call or text:

Tony Smith 778-919-7263

Wanted: Good Used 30" Stove & Fridge

I am looking for a good used 30 in. stove and fridge for a reasonable amount.  If you have one or both please contact me at 250-246-2277. 

Ask for Charlene or John