Offer to Dead-head Heritage Roses for Rose Petal Wine

We would like to dead head heritage roses as they make the most delightful wine!  If you have heritage roses and wouldn't mind me us over coming and dead heading them, please let us know.  We will of course give you a gift of some of the lovely wine in a years time!

I can send a photo of what these roses look like.  They are blooming right now and a very red colour.

Ken and Genny Redman 250-246-2465

ThINC Postings

12 More Days for Burchell Hill Matching Funds Campaign

Huge kudos to all those who have pledged to support the Burchell Hill Nature Reserve Matching Funds Campaign. Thanks to you, we're getting close to our $50,000 goal by June 1, but we still have  $16,800 to go. Time is running out. Meet the challenge from the anonymous donor who will match your pledge dollar for dollar. Make a pledge today by emailing us at ThINC@thetisisland.net, by contacting Ann at 250-246-8176 or by downloading a pledge form from www.thetisislandnatureconservancy.org.

Thank you from the Thetis Island Nature Conservancy 

New Name for Proposed Nature Reserve 

Brilliant pink Fairyslipper orchids (Calypso bulbosa) have been blooming in profusion along the trails on Burchell Hill this spring. In their honor, ThINC has incorporated them into the name for the proposed Nature Reserve. Watch for references to the proposed 'Fairyslipper Forest Nature Reserve on Burchell Hill.' And take a walk to see them before they are gone. No picking please, these orchids are delicate.

Thetis Island Nature Conservancy

The Thetis Show ~ Call to Artists

WHAT: A summer exhibition of artwork by Thetis artists.

WHEN: July & August 2015.

WHERE: “The White House” on the Askew/Squire property (lot 62).

WHO: You can apply if you are age 16 and above. You can be a full-time, part-time, future or former Thetis resident. You don't need to have art education. You don't need to be a professional artist. Your work may or may not be for sale. You can submit work in any 2D or 3D medium: photography, painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, ceramics, metalwork, jewelry, woodwork, sculpture, textile, mixed media... If you have original artwork which you are proud of and would like to show, submit it!

WHY: We feel that there is a rich, but hidden, pool of talent on the island, and we are willing to create an event to reveal it. We want Thetis artists to get to know each other, and the island to get to know its artists. We deliberately chose to make this show open to all as we believe that the island is too small to be divided over what is art and what isn't. We trust that all participants willing to share their artwork believe in its quality and take pride in it: it is this diverse, alive Thetis creativity we want to show. We also know that a wide range of work will attract a larger audience. We believe that the Thetis Show will contribute to making Thetis an even more vibrant, living community.

HOW TO APPLY: Send an email to thethetisshow@gmail.com by June 3rd, 2015. Please include the following in your email:

Your name and contact details

Pictures of 3 pieces you would like to show (in JPEG, max 1MB per picture, file name must be titleofpiece.jpg)

Title, medium, size and price of each piece (if not for sale, indicate “NFS”)

A 100-word text introducing yourself, your art and your relationship to Thetis Island, which will be displayed next to your piece(s) in the show.

After this date, a meeting will be held with all responding artists where information will be given on the next steps.

ABOUT US: The Thetis Show is an initiative of Anaïs Gerber (facebook.com/anaisgerberart) and Carolyn Askew.

ABOUT THE WHITE HOUSE:  “The White House” is a beautiful old cottage on the Askew/Squire property. It is very bright, with a good amount of wall space, as well as deck & garden space. We believe it is an ideal venue for the Thetis Show thanks to its charming character and excellent location.

ABOUT THE SHOW: Depending on the number of participants and size of the pieces, we can't guarantee that all artists will be able to display all their 3 pieces, especially if the artwork is very large.

Our priority will be on ensuring that every artist willing to participate gets to display at least one piece, and on curating a visually pleasant show.

Artists will be responsible to bring their artwork to the White House a few days before the show, and to take it down once the show is over.

Artists are required to frame any 2D work which could easily be damaged (drawings, watercolours...).

Exhibition opening days and hours will be decided between participating artists & residents of the Askew/Squire property. Artists will be expected to attend the White House during agreed opening hours, according to a rotation schedule agreed upon with all participating artists. This should mean a few hours every week for each of us. Attendance during opening hours will involve giving information to visitors and taking payment from any sales.

The Thetis Show is not responsible for any damage or loss of artwork. The Thetis Show will not take any commission on sales, but will require a small contribution from participating artists towards flyers printing costs, display/hanging expenses, opening night costs, cleaning of the White House after the show, and other associated costs. 

QUESTIONS? CONTACT US!

Anaïs Gerber: anais.gerber@tarao.org – 250-246-1292

Carolyn Askew: 12askew@gmail.com – 250-246-1518

Microscope Wanted ~

I’m looking for a microscope.  Do you have want you don’t want?  Happy to pay a small amount.  Older or even a children’s would be fine. 

Call Peggy Thompson at 250-246-2606 or email thompson.peggy80@gmail.com

Solid Waste Yard Job Posting

Applications invited for the yard assistant job at the solid waste depot

Reporting to the Yard Manager, the Yard Assistant carries out duties that support achievement of operational outcomes for the solid waste depot. Outcomes include: secured site; opening and closing on time; safe operations and good relationships involving residents, staff, volunteers and contractors; tidy site and environmentally responsible operations; garbage and recycled materials appropriately sorted, stored and accessible for contractor hauling and volunteer back hauling; and, a creative work site.

We believe that an effective yard assistant will already have, or will show aptitude in the following areas: awareness of solid waste management and eagerness to learn more; demonstrated tact, team work and safe work practices (Worksafe BC Guidelines); self-starter and motivated. The yard assistant will have practical skills applicable to depot operations and will perform physical labour (e.g. Baler operation, moving bales and bins) in all weather conditions. The yard assistant may act for the Yard Manager from time to time, when necessary.

Hours of work: seasonally variable and dependent on level of Depot activity. On average 8 hours a week throughout the year, as scheduled by the Yard Manager, generally 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays and Wednesdays. 

Wages: $20/hour plus standard employment benefits.  Basic WHIMS certificate (knowledge of hazardous goods handling), or be willing to obtain the certificate.

There will be a 6 month trial period.

Applicants are asked to prepare an application letter addressed to TIRRA which describes why they feel they are especially suited to the job described. Short-listed applicants will be interviewed, and appointments made in early June 2015.

Please send application letters by June, 1st 2015, to

Corresponding Secretary, TIRRA

Box 14-1

Thetis Island, BC

V0R 2Y0

Solid Waste Management Committee

Free Windows

We have a number of used double pane aluminum windows and pre-hung interior doors available for free on Thetis. Please call 250-758-2334.

Tracy Higgins

Plate Tamper for Rent

Thetis Island Property Services

Available for rent on Thetis Island 

20" x 22"  Plate Tamper $50/day - will also deliver/pickup for $20

We accept Debit, VISA & MC

Sjoe & Nicole

250-246-2564

TIMA ~ The Big Event ~ Burgers, Ballads, and Beer

Dear Friends:

Here's the latest marine report. Entertainment storm approaching. Please mark it on your calendar and come prepared, with or without life-jackets.

Cheers,

Gary Geddes

Burgers, Ballads and Beer (aka an evening of nautical tunes and tales)

Thetis Island Marina

Friday, May 29th ~ 7:30PM

Join the TIMA crew and sundry salty types for a hilarious soirée of nautical music and unshipshape anecdotes about life, laughter and folly on the briny deep, shared by the sly, the shy, the outgoing and the outrageous. 

Here are the names of a few folks who’ve hinted, threatened, agreed heartily or are currently being coerced (as in keel-hauled) to play music and/or give you a 5-minute or so account of some humorous or humiliating adventure on high seas, low tides or impertinent reefs: Lynda Poirier, Darron Stepple, Simone Luckham, Dave Pethick, Petra Accipiter, Maureen Loiselle, Mike Ferguson, Gerhard Wanney, Tom Taylor, Bob Pickell, Vicki Walker Gerry Smith, Hortenza Nawatzki, Wayne Loiselle, Dale Burkholder, Michel Filion, Gary Geddes, Freya Fullner, and that’s just for starters.

Peter Luckham has agreed to act as MC, be witty, and use the boat-hook when necessary.

If I’ve missed your name or if you have a 5-minute anecdote and would love to be included, let me know by phone or email. No audition required. Or just show up at the soirée and volunteer to be part of the open mike at our floating opera. Tell Peter you want to share a story.

Also, if you know a Thetis Island stowaway with a tale that must be told, bully him or her to share that story. And let me know and I’ll help arrange to have this secret sharer Shanghaied (240-246-8176; gedworks@islandnet.com). 

Lots of folks will be arriving early for dinner. If you can’t make it for dinner, come up the gangplank in time to find a seat for the 7:30 launch. If the weather’s good, we may have our event outdoors in the covered area.

Special dinner price offered by Paul Deacon...burger and beer $15.00

Parts of Ship: Itinerary for TIMA’S Floating Opera

Dinner: 5:00-7:00 p.m.

Burgers, Ballads and Beer 7:30 – 10:00 p.m.

Peter Luckam, MC:

Part One

1. Music by Bob Pickell and friends: 15 minutes

2. Boarding Party: Maureen Loiselle, Mike Ferguson, Simone Luckham, Gary Geddes

3. Tales and Tunes by Wayne Loiselle: 10 minutes

4. Flotilla the Fun: Gerry Smith, Lynda Poirier, Darron Stepple, Hortenza Nawatzki

5. Singalong: 10 minutes of sea shanties by passengers and crew, with help from Petra Accipiter and Vicki Walker 

Splicing the Main Brace: Intermission (10 minutes)

Part Two

6. Music by Bob Pickell and friends: 10-15 minutes

7. That Sinking Feeling: Dale Burkholder, Freya Fullner, Dave Pethick, Ann Eriksson

8. Muster Stations: Michel Filion, music by Tom Taylor, Gerhard Wanney, and an open mike for those who forgot to sign up.

9. Abandon Ship: MC final remarks and gathering on the afterdeck for all-night jam session (just joking . . .).

6'6" Dinghy for Sale

6'6" Dinghy with wheel-a-way for easy launching $275.00 

Del Mitchell

250-246-3030

Islands Trust CAO to Retire

Click here to find a news release re Islands Trust CAO to Retire in 2016. 

TICA Thanks ~

The Thetis Island Community Association Board and fund raising volunteers wish to thank all Thetis Islanders for your continued support  in TICA fundraising activities.

A big thank you to all who purchased spring plants and who joined us for lunch on Saturday.  A great time was had by all.  The event was truly a success. TICA raised $1600.00.

All proceeds from TICA  fundraising  events go to maintaining and improving Forbes Hall and grounds.

We could not do it without you! 

Once again thanks for showing great community spirit.

Reminder ~ Special TIRRA Community Meeting: Mosquito Issues on Thetis Island

Date: Saturday, May 30th, 2015

Time: 3:00-5:00 PM

Location: Community Hall

TIRRA has been working on a mosquito mitigation strategy since the nuisance issue was raised last fall. 

For TIRRA to proceed further, we need your approval to develop a Pest Management Plan (PMP) through the Ministry of Environment. 
Please click here to read the online reports prior to 30th May as we just won't have time to review during the meeting.  

We hope there will be a good turn out, especially of those residents who are deeply affected by the mosquito problems.

NOTE: After a question/answer period, TIRRA Executive will be proposing an option. The motion could be as simple as: 

"Moved that TIRRA Executive develop a Pest Management Plan"

TIRRA Executive