Islands Trust News: Thank You for Your Support

It is with pleasure and gratitude that I can advise you that I was elected by Trust Council Friday to be Chair of the Islands Trust. I thank all of you that have supported and voted for me this past 9 years which has prepared me to take on this important role.

I thank my past co-trustee Sue French for her support during this time and I thank now my new co-trustee Ken Hunter for his support at Trust Council this week and into the future.

Peter Luckham ConRes.

Island Trust, Trustee, Thetis Island

Chair Trust Council

Islands Trust

#200 1627 Fort Street

Victoria, B.C. V8R 1H8

www.islandstrust.bc.ca

Preserving island communities, culture and environment

Trust Council Elects New Exec. & Trust Fund Board Members

Click here to view press release.

Jas Chonk

Exec/TAS Secretary

Islands Trust

250-405-5164

jchonk@islandstrust.bc.ca

Anglican Communion ~ Thursday, Dec 11

An Anglican communion service, with prayer for the sick, will be held at Forbes Hall (in the Library) on Thursday, December 11th at 3 p.m.  

Michael Wimmer from Chemainus will be officiating.  

ALL ARE WELCOME!

A time of fellowship with tea and goodies will follow.  If possible, please bring along a small plate of finger food to share with others.  

For more information, contact Lucy Hayward, 250-246-2059.

Cafe TICA & Christmas Bazaar ~ Dec. 6 & 7

Come and shop at the Bazzaar & Craft Fair then join us for lunch!

Saturday December 6 & Sunday December 7

Cafe TICA Menu

French Onion Soup

Hot Turkey Sandwich with stuffing,cranberries and salad

Veggie Wrap with salad

Muffins, Cinnamon Buns, Scones

Coffee and Tea

THE ANNUAL BAZAAR AT FORBES HALL

Saturday December 6 & Sunday December 7

A great place for Christmas gift shopping!

Pottery, Wood Works, Art, Cards, Hanging Baskets,

Knit Items, Candles, Jam, and lots more!

10 AM to 3 PM

Dear Beloved Teddy ~

Now is your Time to fly with the eagles, dance through the stars, swim in the bioluminescence, laugh with the wind, sing with joy and peace and health. Your Trip, here on Earth, has been filled with strength, courage, wisdom, curiosity, humour, compassion, love, concern, guidance and faith - and now your Journey continues.  You make the Way for us to follow as you have done so often for so many of us.  We love you and you are in our hearts as we are in yours. Take to the Sky, the Earth and Sea - Everywhere, dear Teddy.  Just think - Everywhere with Everyone you want to see and hold. 

Safe Journey, Dear One.  Go with God.

Teddy instructed us to not hold a memorial service on Island.  In spite of being vivacious and socially/community minded, Teddy was also a very private Spirit.  Thank you for your thoughtful and heartfelt condolences.

Merry & Arthur Gooding

MV Kuper's Return

MV Kuper will return to service on the first morning run of Thursday December 11th, 2014.  

A reminder that beginning January 1, 2015 the frequency of Dangerous Cargo sailings will be reduced. The first, third and fifth Thursdays will be open for vehicle and passenger traffic. The second and fourth Thursdays will continue to be dedicated to DC.

Regards

Keith Rush

Route 20 FAC

A Moment of "Fun" Left a Serious Problem

Imagine coming to your little school on a snowy winter day to find your playing field and edges of your new playground chewed up with tire tracks from the night before.

As most people know we have recently invested thousands of dollars of government and community money and many volunteer hours to create a proper playground and playing area at our school for use by the whole community. While vandalism and mischief of this magnitude doesn't happen very often on Thetis, when it does it is hard to comprehend. We work so hard and lovingly as a community to put things in place for our young ones, our older ones and for everyone in between.

But it is even harder to know what to do about it. Do the parents undertake a forensic search to match up tire tracks with tire treads to locate suspects? Do we get the police involved? How do we work through conflict like this in our small community?

There is no win-win. Unless those who were involved take responsibility for the damage caused by their actions, we live with sadness, anger, confusion, and suspicion. Our school community is suffering because of a thoughtless moment of "fun".

We are asking if you were involved or if you have information about the incident, that you come forward and do the right thing, which is to make it right, whatever that takes.

Kelly Bannister, saddened school parent

Christmas Concert ~ looking for goodies & food bank donations

The Christmas concert will take place on Tuesday, December 16th at 7:30 pm at the Community Centre. Doors open at 7 pm.

We have a wonderful list of performers lined up,  including the Thetis Island Elementary School. It is going to be a special evening! As usual there will be coffee, juice and goodies at the end of the concert, so if you feel like it please bring some savoury or sweet treats to add to the table. Much appreciated. 

There is also a collection for the Harvest House food bank, non-perishable items can be left  in the cardboard box in the entrance.

Looking forward to seeing you.

Simone and Andy

Annual Christmas Bazaar

Forbes Hall ~ Saturday December 6 & Sunday December 7

A great place for Christmas gift shopping!

Pottery, Wood Works, Art, Cards, Hanging Baskets, Knit Items, Candles, Jam, and lots more!

10 AM to 3 PM

Also.......Cafe TICA presents

Coffee & Muffins at 10 AM; Lunch beginning at 11 AM

Thetis Island Marina ~ December Specials & Hours

Friday Night Dinner Specials Served 7-9pm  Reservations Recommended 250-246-3464

Dec 5: Bbq Pork Ribs With Fries And Coleslaw

Dec 12: Clam Chowder Served With French Bread

****Saturday Dec 13: Burger Night 5-7pm ****

Dinner Menu Also Offering A Selection Of Appetizers Including:

Popcorn Shrimp, Wonton Prawns, Calamari, Crab Poppers, Chicken Fingers, Chicken Wings, Dry Pork Ribs, Poutine, French Fries, Yam Fries & Onion Rings

Dec 19 - Dinner & Christmas Party

Eggnog 4:30pm   Serving Fish And Chips 5-7pm   Pub Open Till 10pm

Wear Your Funkiest Christmas Outfit & Join Us For Some Hohoho 

Friday Dinner Specials Resume Jan 9, 2015

Christmas Holiday Hours

Decr 24, 25, 26   12 - 4PM

Dec 24 - 26 Liquor Store, Convenience Store, & Fuel Dock Open 12-4PM.

Pub Will Be Under Renovations with Limited Beverage Service Available

Dec 27 9:30AM - 8:30PM Dec 28, 29, 30  9:30AM-6:30PM

Dec 31 12 - 4PM Jan 1 12 - 4PM

Regular Winter Hours Resume January 2, 2015

Found One, Thanks! ~ Need a Ride to Victoria ~

I am hoping to catch a ride with anyone headed downtown Victoria, or vicinity on Tuesday, December 2.

I would be happy to contribute to the cost of gas.

Steve Frankel E-Mail frankel@island.net or Phone # 250-246-2099

Cedar Beach Pizza

We are off playing again...

Last call for pizza Nov 30.

Closed December 1 - December 11.

Open for business with 2 hours notice starting December 12. 

Virginia and Andy ~ Cedar Beach Pizza

250-246-9770