Thetis Island Community Bursary

There is new bursary available to a Thetis Island students attending Chemainus Secondary School. It’s called the Thetis Island Community Bursary and it goes to a student going on to higher education. This may be a university, college, technical school, art school or any other form higher education. Any Thetis Island student in grade 12 that is graduating can apply at Chemainus Secondary to be eligible to win this bursary.

The funds for this bursary come from the Area G, Saltair and the Islands, Grant-in-Aid Fund of the Cowichan Valley Regional District. The amount of the bursary is $500 and is awarded in June at graduation time. If the winner wants to take a year out after graduation the money is held by the school for one more year until the student is ready to then enter a higher education school of their choice. 

For more information contact Chemainus Secondary School

or Mel Dorey, Area G Director, Saltair and the Gulf Islands, Cowichan Valley Regional District.

mdorey@cvrd.bc.ca or meldorey@shaw.ca or 250-245-2116 or 250-510-5431 cell

Wanted: Spare, Unwanted Shingles

Hello, if you have any spare unwanted shingles just laying around we would love to use  them for our chicken coop.

Our chickens would be very thankful to you!

Sonya & Nathan

sonyavandenblink@gmail.com

Joal Kamps Concert ~ Monday April 14th

Thetis Island Arts Council would like to invite you to an Afternoon Concert. Please come and listen to Award Winning musician Joal Kamp. 

"Joal Kamps is an award winning singer/ songwriter from Calgary, Alberta. His debut album, “Sojourner” won an Album of the Year award at the 2012 Western Canadian Music Awards, and his first single, “Take My World Apart” won Song of the Year at the Independent Music Awards in 2012."

“I was struck by the power of your voice and vision… Your voice is strong; the songs are well crafted... Powerful Folk-­‐Pop indeed!”  David Ward; Performing Artist, Producer, & Radio Host at TONIC, CBC Radio 2"

Monday, April 14th ~ 2 PM at the Community Centre

All are welcome, admittance by Donation

info:  www.joalkamps.com

Click on image to view Poster full size.

Easter Lamb Available

Bob & Paula Ringma

Former long time Thetis Island residents, Bob and Paula Ringma, have both passed away recently. 

 

Paula passed away about 3 months ago. She was one of the “Happy Hookers” who created the HMS Thetis wall hanging in Forbes Hall.

 

Bob passed away this week.  Bob, a retired Canadian Army General, served as our Member of Parliament in Ottawa during the 1990's.

Patrick Mooney

Garden Events this Weekend

Spring Start-up and Orientation at the Community Garden Saturday April 5

Are you curious about the Community Garden behind Forbes Hall? Would you like to join the Community Gardeners and get your hands dirty with a group of enthusiastic volunteers? Or would you simply like to plant something in the garden to share with the Thetis Community.  Meet at the garden at 2 pm on Saturday, April 5 for a free orientation. We'll be planting some seeds, creating an oyster mushroom bed, and planning our 2014 season. Rumour has it there will be juice and homemade cookies.

We hope to see you there!

The Community Garden Group 

Native Plant Gardening Workshop Sunday April 6

Join native plant gardening specialist, Pat Johnston, for a presentation on Native Plant Gardening at 1:30 on Sunday, April 6 at Forbes Hall.  Pat will talk about the benefits of using native plants on our properties, show photographs of native plants, discuss how to garden with native plants as well as show photographs of native plant gardens.  Pat likes to work informally so besides looking at pictures of native plants come prepared to ask questions and discuss the joys of gardening with native plants.

Pat  is a Native Plant Gardening Consultant who for the past fourteen years has been helping private and public gardeners incorporate native plants into their landscapes.  She has also partnered with Victoria Capital Regional District’s Water Department, Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary and other community organizations to facilitate over 200 Native Plant Gardening Workshops.  Pat, along with other gardeners, developed a native plant demonstration garden in her own yard and works in various native plant gardens in the Victoria region.  Pat’s passion about our native flora inspires others to want to use them in our gardens. 

This workshop is free. Everyone welcome.

Sponsored by the Thetis Island Nature Conservancy

Rainfall ~ 2014 to date

I have been keeping track of rainfall (as many other folks on the Island do as well) at our property on Foster Point Road for over 5 years. 

I thought some of you might be interested in what the numbers look like.  All readings are in millimetres (mm), and include an estimate for snow.  I will do another summary at the end of the second quarter (June), so stay tuned.

                    2014     2013     2012     2011     2010    2009

Jan               107         88        162       139       210       79               

Feb               179         58        104         77       122       48

Mar               128         68        154       129         93       81

Q-1               414        214       420       345       425      208

Yrly Total       414        610      1118      791      1189     846

Regards...

Keith Rush

15 Foster Point Road

Found! Lost: Chain Saw Chain

Many thanks to Paul Deacon, cheers.

Lost ! A little white box about  3" X 4" containing a chainsaw chain, dull, needs sharpening!

I placed it on the back of my car as a reminder to take it in to Island saw for sharpening, of course I drove away and forgot it was there, "early alz".

Somewhere between Bella Vista road and the mail boxes might have flown off, not worth a lot but cheaper than a new one, if any walkers, dog walkers, cyclists or?? came upon it?

Steve: 250 246 2469 Thank you so much

Missing: Coveralls from the Recycle Yard

Corona Gordy had left a pair of coveralls by the Baler at the recycle yard about two weeks ago.  They are a high-end fire resistant issue from TRI-CAN with the company logo.  Most likely they appeared to be in the free store and were fair game. 

Gord needs to return them and is hoping he can get them back.  A pair of regular coveralls would be happily traded for this set.

Please call Ernie, 250-252-0144

Many thanks. 

Islands Trust ~ News Release

Please click here to find a news release re Denman Island Local Trust Committee Halts Bylaw Enforcement Actions Related to Pentlatch Ltd.

Jas Chonk

Exec/TAS Secretary

Islands Trust

250-405-5164

jchonk@islandstrust.bc.ca

Capernwray Harbour's 35th Anniversary Open House Day

April 5, 2014  

10:30AM - 2:30PM  

The day will include a complimentary BBQ from 12 noon - 1 pm, a Celebration Presentation in the Lecture Hall from 1:30 - 2:30 pm, property tours, boat rides and activities for the kids.  

Come out & celebrate with us by enjoying the beautiful property we have been blessed to use and care for.  

For more information please contact the Capernwray Harbour Main Office.

VIU Student Room & Board

A hospitality student from VIU would like to work at Overbury Resort from May to the beginning of September.

She is looking for a place to stay on Thetis with reasonable rent.

Please contact Arlene Kasting, if you have accommodation that would be suitable.

Overbury Resort

ph: (250) 246-9769