Islands Trust ~ Input Needed re Industrial Lands Salts Spring Island

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Gas Fireplace Service & more!

1. Roger Kelch is coming to Thetis Island on Friday February 12, arriving at 9:10 am to begin process for installing a Valor Gas fireplace at 272 Forbes... Is anyone else interested in any fireplace installation??? Call Roger at 250-746-0123 or email roger@southislandfireplace.com 

2. Harman Advance Pellet Stove with pipe etc for sale... $500.00 and (AJ Pellet Stove installs, services, and repairs any pellet stove, 250-753-6586) 

3. Green leather Lazy Boy Recliner to give away 

4. High end wheelchair built for maximum comfort with head rest and extra supports.... $500.00

CALL Mary Forbes 250-246-2276, or 250-883-4823

Heart & Stroke Fundraiser

Dear Thetis neighbours,

I am canvassing for the Heart and Stroke Foundation, as part of a team of 100,000 volunteers across Canada. We are knocking on doors and reaching out to friends and family, to raise funds for research and share the new Signs of Stroke Campaign.

FAST: Learn the Signs of Stroke:

F - FACE - is it drooping?

A - ARMS - can you raise both?

S - SPEECH - is it slurred or jumbled?

T - TIME - to call 911 right away.

Act FAST because the quicker you act, the more of the person you save. Knowing these signs may save the life of someone you know. 

Together, we create more survivors.

Please click here to donate today and help me reach my fundraising goal. Simply click on the link below to donate to my personal fundraising page.

I'm also happy to come visit you at home to collect a cash, check or credit card donation to the Heart & Stroke Foundation in person as well. Give me a call: 250-416-0373, to set up a convenient time for me to come by.

Thank you for your support.

Sue French 

Accommodation for Wedding Guests

The couple getting married at Overbury the weekend of September 16th and 17th are looking for additional accommodation for their guests.

If you are willing to take guests please contact Arlene Kasting, info@overburyresort.com

If you have a B&B that you would like on the Additional Accommodation list that I send to couples, please contact me at the same email address. 

Thanks,

Arlene Kasting

Piano & Parts Cars for Sale

Antique Brinsmead baby grand piano for sale. Very good condition $2500 OBO. Also, two free parts cars: Ford Explorer and Honda prelude.

Please call Sue at 250-246-2813

Thetis Island Marina ~ Friday Night Dinner Special

Feb. 5, 2016, served from 5-7 pm.

FISH AND CHIPS Our signature beer-battered cod served with fresh-cut fries and coleslaw

1PC $11/2PC $13

A selection of appetizers and also some yummy desserts are also on the menu! 

Groups and families welcome.

Reservations recommended. Call us at 250-246-3464

Boat & Tractor for Sale

17' boat for sale $4200 go to Craigslist add # 5429251678 for picture

John deere tractor for sale $5000 Craigslist # 5429297219 for picture

email sixx-string@telus.net to make arrangements to view

Thanks, Pierre

Library News ~

Greetings from your local librarian. I have been on a bit of a spree buying many books and some dvds. Come on to the comfortable space in the hall and take a look. The bulletin board has a list of many of the new purchases. Leave a sticky if you want to have a book held for you.

STILL MISSING from the library collection:

Game of Thrones season 1 and 2

Downton Abbey season 5

Diva

I really do not want to have to rebuy these materials.

Happy reading.

Celine

How to Contact "e-spokes"

You can contact espokes at espokes@gmail.com to submit an item.  Add this information to your address book and you will have it handy next time you want to contact us.  This address has not changed.  As always, if you want to respond to an espokes posting, please use the address in the announcement...hitting respond will send your comment to espokes rather than the poster.

Thanks

your espokes team

Wood Stove for Sale

Width 27" x Height 30" x Depth 23"

5 Stainless Stack Sections - New

$500

Contact for more information 250 245-4862

Robbie Burns Night 2016

Once again, TIMA hosted a wonderful, fun-filled evening of music and mayhem to celebrate Robert Burns, Scotland’s best-loved bard. From speeches to skits and the partaking of a “wee dram”, the night was filled with frivolity. A huge thank you to Elaine Vallis for her spirited Highland Dancing and to Peter Leckie for “Piping in the Haggis”. Once again Don and his kitchen crew outdid themselves with their “Bill O’ Fare” – you haven’t lived till you’ve tried the “Tipsy Laird Trifle”!

Donna Stadt led her talented musical group in some traditional Scottish tunes accompanied by Lynn Hunter on piano. During the event, the kilt policewoman (Gloria Taylor) arrived and surprisingly enough handed out a few tickets! 

The Scottish Country Dancers wowed us with their intricate formations and the McSalish Gypsies treated us to a proud and colorful “Female Warrior” dance. In the words of Andy Keir, “Gypsy dancing at a Burns Night......definitely a first!” “We should go down in the Guinness Book of World Records.” 

Cheers to Gerry Smith, Andy Keir, and Simone Luckham for making it all possible! A big thanks also to Helen Bird for her lovely decorations and to all who helped in one way or another.

Islands Trust Fund ~ News Release

Click here to view the news release from the Islands Trust Fund regarding the Clam Bay Conservation Covenant.

This covenant protects more than eight hectares of endangered forest ecosystems on North Pender Island.

Kate Emmings

Ecosystem Protection Specialist, Islands Trust Fund