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Saturday, November 29th

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HOLIDAY CONCERT

Saturday, December 6

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SOUP'S ON

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Sunday
Feb012015

First Nations Legends for Children Workshop ~ e-mail contact

Hello Thetis Island families,

On Monday February 9th Sally Hart will be doing a workshop for children on local First Nations legends.
The Thetis Island Homeschoolers have arranged for her to come to the community centre at 1:30 Monday February 9th.  Monday February 9th is Family Day so we thought it would be nice to extend an invite to the community since the local school children will not be in regular classes.

Please RSVP so we can have supplies available for you . This is not a drop off program so we prefer adults to stay with young children. Older children may be allowed to attend alone with permission.

Please could all interested families email me at rogersfamily@greenprintstudio.ca
 
Thank you 
Airi 
Saturday
Jan312015

Teddy Suiker Biography

Dear Islanders,

Having some recovery time behind us after Teddy's death, her sisters and Merry would like to invite Thetis Islanders, over the next two months, to jot down some memories of Dear Teddy (Dr. Alice Suiker).
 
It is a challenging and fascinating puzzle as she was a many-faceted and wonderful Woman. 
Please email me at: merrygooding@gmail.com or mail me at: Box 6-7
Many thanks for any poignant memories you may wish to share.

Merry Gooding

 

Saturday
Jan312015

Soup's On ~ Wednesday, February 4th

$5.00
11:30 AM ... until the soup runs out or 1:00 PM
Extra soup leftover will be on sale for Take-Out
MENU
Pasta Spinach Vegetarian Soup
Parmesan Cheese 
Bread
Dessert - Yummy Goodies
Pot-of-Gold Coffee and Tea
Chit-Chat, Irish Jokes, Laughter! and then at 1:00 PM - Drop-in Bridge in the Hunter Room

 

Friday
Jan302015

Penelakut Seafoods Consultation Meeting ~ Feb. 16

Penelakut Seafoods would like to invite Thetis Island community members to a consultation meeting to have open discussions about the expansion of our aquaculture tenure for Manila clams located at the Cut between Penelakut Island and Thetis Island.

Location: Forbes Hall 

Date: February 16, 2015 

Time: 5:00 pm

Thursday
Jan292015

High Speed Internet Update

Today I received a (E-Mail) letter from the office of; Hon. Jean Crowder, MP/Nanaimo-Cowichan. 

It appears that Hon MP Crowder has been following up on related issues, as well as some of the same complaints from numerous residents in the Cowichan Valley. 

I have been sent copies of letters between Minister Moore’s office and MP Crowder’s concerning Hi-Speed access issues.

In the letter from Minister Moore’s office it states the Federal Government is committed to having rural areas have accessibility to Hi-Speed (broadband) networks.

Who know when, or if we will ever have our concerns addressed, but at least we are still on the “Map”, so to speak. I felt it can’t hurt to keep sending letters to members of our government. I have also been in contact, once again, with senior management of TELUS. Though, these communications are going no where.

As I said; It is TELUS-Nothing, where the future is NOT friendly. The last comment from TELUS management was, and I quote; “We consider this matter closed”.

I responded; “Well, you may consider closed, but we surely don’t”.  

This OTHER comment from TELUS should really get you fuming; “Does Thetis Island want charity from TELUS”! That was a verbatim quote 

Well, who knows, keep the faith as they say, and, there is an election coming soon!

Steve Frankel

From The “Dark Side”

Comment from "Jim" ~ Did you ask Shaw to service the island?

Response from Steve:  No one does, not Shaw, not Rogers, not Bill-Bob's Phone Co, Ltd. Nada, zilch.
You can get Satellite, but that's about it. And Sat is Iffy here on this side.

Thanks.

We have filed a formal complaint against Telus for a number of reasons. They also took away the local phone line access for Dial-Up a few months ago. So, Uniserve had to find a long distance number for us bumpkins to use. If you think Dial-Up slow, try  connecting a LD number

Thursday
Jan292015

Chimney Sweep Needed ~

We are in need of a chimney inspection and are wondering if anyone else is in need of a chimney sweep.  it would reduce the cost and his efficiency if we booked a few visits on the same day.  let me know if you are interested. 

Cecilia 25-246-3013

Thursday
Jan292015

Yoga Cancelled ~ February 3rd

YOGA CANCELLED FEB. 3

Unfortunately there is a conflict with another event for this same day and to make life simpler for all of the Island Trust representatives, we are going to cancel the yoga class on Tuesday, February 3rd for 9:30 to 10:45.  So do your off island running about and come on out for Thursday’s class.  Then be back if you have an interest in the Senior’s – Elder Care meeting at 1:00 in the hall too. 

See you all tomorrow.  Lovin’ the warm, blue skies.

Warmly, Dawn Gordon 

250-246-9212


Wednesday
Jan282015

St. Margarets Cemetery Work Day ~ Thanks

A big thank you to all those who came out to work in the new cemetery area: Claude Leger, Wayne Loiselle, Pam Lee, Nan Beals, Rod and Myrna Brownlee, Dave Steen, Joan and Dave Smirl, Vicki Walker, Wendy and Glen Andison, and Gurk Sarioglu.  

A tip of the hat to the young men from Capernwray who also came to move mulch.

It was back breaking work digging out blackberry roots, cleaning up ditches and levelling mounds of soil. Thanks to your efforts we are making progress towards creating a new green cemetery space which is going to be beautiful!

Suzanne Sarioglu 

Wednesday
Jan282015

Thetis Island Marina ~ Friday Dinner Special Jan 30 & Superbowl

Curry Night- Delicious  5 - 7 PM

Curried Chicken with Vegetables, served with rice  $10.95

Vegetarian Curry  $8.95

Also Offering a Great Selection of Appetizers and Desserts

Families and Groups Welcome

Reservations Recommended ~ Please call us at 250-246-3464

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Upcoming Event:  Join us for Superbowl

Sunday, Feb. 1, 2015.  Kickoff time 3:30 pm

Pub kitchen will be open serving nachos, appies and desserts

Tuesday
Jan272015

Introducing ~ Thetis Island Property Services

For all your landscaping, excavator/bobcat needs, gravel & loan hauling.

Need cement mixing done?
We now have a small batch bobcat mounted cement mixer!

Call Thetis Island Property Services at
250.246.2564

Nicole & Sjoe

Sunday
Jan252015

Soup's On ~ Wednesday, January 28th

Soup's On Wednesday January 28th
$5.00
11:30 AM until the delicious soup runs out or 1:00 PM whichever happens first!
You can purchase take-out if there is enough left over. 
M E N U
Robbie Burns Night Soup Recipe Revisited Cock-a-Leekie Soup
or
Leekie Soup (Vegetarian)
This is the yummy soup everyone has been talking about....well maybe not everyone---maybe some---okay, maybe a few!
Buttermilk Biscuits
Dessert Goodies
Pot of Gold Coffee & Tea
 
Join in th' canty gab, stoatin ideas an' laughter!
  
At 1:00 pm th' brig players meit in th' Hunter room. A' fowk is most huir uv a welcome..yoo dornt beed tae be an expert player! 
(Drop in Bridge in the Hunter Room)

Thursday
Jan222015

Parking at Forbes Hall for Gwen's Celebration of Life

There are several hundred people expected to attend Gwen's Memorial on Saturday. Parking by the hall will be restricted to the Hunter Family, the very elderly, and those with mobility problems. We ask that you drop off you passengers or baking and park on Mission Road or North Cove Road by the school and walk back. There will be traffic control persons to direct you.
We are expecting severe rain on Saturday so be prepared for your short walk.

Thank you.  TIVFD Traffic Auxiliary