Blue Dot Movement

Sign On to the Blue Dot Movement

By Louise Bell- Denman Island

Amended for Thetis by Suzanne Sarioglu

What is the Blue Dot Movement?

Now in its second year, the Blue Dot Movement is a country-wide lobby group of citizens like you and me who are asking all levels of government to recognize the right of Canadians to a healthy environment. The ultimate goal is to achieve an amendment to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms to guarantee the right to breathe clean air, drink clean water and consume safe food.

The Blue Dot Movement is a project of the David Suzuki Foundation. It is supported by a strong network of partners, including media, academia, environmentalists, activist organizations, and other groups.

To learn more about this grassroots campaign, visit www.bluedot.ca. In particular, I recommend watching the video on the home page. Against a backdrop of dramatic images, it presents an eloquent and persuasive case for recognizing environmental rights at the same priority level as the fundamental freedoms and democratic rights now protected by the Charter. 

For the full article, and contact info, please click here.

Suzanne Sarioglu

Click on image to go to bluedot.ca

Soup's On ~ February 18th

Forbes Hall/Community Centre 

The Menu this week is:

Thai Chicken Vegetable Soup

Crusty Baguettes

Cinnamon Loaf & Butter Tarts

Pot of Gold Coffee & Tea 

11:30 AM until the soup runs out or 1:00 PM

Take out available if there is enough soup

$5 

Bridge follows at 1:00 PM in the Hunter Room

Pick Up Wood in Chemainus

Hello ,

We are wondering if someone with a truck could pick up firewood for us in Chemainus . The wood is on a pallet and can be lifted right into the vehicle by the company.

Thanks so much Airi

250-246-2730

Fundraising Work for Thetis Equestrian Students

Telegraph Harbour Inn Equestrian Centre is proud to announce we are planning to go out and compete! Ok so maybe that sounds like nothing new... BUT wait there’s more!

We are very proud of the progress of all of our current students, but two in particular have really worked hard at their goals and are ready to strut their stuff.

Sol Rogers and Anna Thiessen will be entering the Foxstone schooling show on March 29th.

At this competition (held in Duncan) they will be riding the first division which consists of a course of poles in walk and trot. They will be judged on their position and ability to control their mounts.

We are putting these dedicated riders to work to help fund this venture as expenses for travel and entries quickly add up! They will be available to do odd chores for locals in exchange for funding for their show entries.

Some of the expenses we will be trying to cover are:

Show Entry Fee: $126 each (this includes the horses stall and GST)
BC Ferries: $70 (horse trailer and people)
Horse Council BC Membership: $43.12 each (required insurance for all competitors)
We do not ask that anyone pay these fees. Sol and Anna will work for their entries.

Please contact

Jessica (coach) vanderhoef_@hotmail.com

Airiane Rogers airiane@greenprintstudio.ca 250-246-2730  

Fiona Thiessen fiona@sfthiessen.ca250-246-5001 

Sunday February 15th Dinner Club ~ cancelled

Only Thetis Islanders who are quite bold

Have stayed on here in the rain and the cold;

But Shirley and Tom, Helen, Steven and Ted

Have all packed up and quite cheerily fled;

Off in the sun and the warm they are lolling.

Alas, the Dinner Club is cancelled cause no one was calling.

Hope to see you at the March 15th Dinner! Plan now.

Dee Smith

Temporary Education Assistant needed for Thetis Island Elementary

School District 79 is hiring an Education Assistant and a noon hour supervisor for Thetis Island Elementary. More information can be found on their site at http://www.sd79.bc.ca/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities/cupe/

EDUCATION ASSISTANT 

COMPETITION: EA-14-108 – TEMPORARY

Thetis Island Elementary School – Position #07-026

Job Title:

Hours per week: Hours of work Qualifications: Specific Duties:

Academic Education Assistant 20 hours

9:30am – 1:30pm

Academic support in reading, writing, and math (problem solving focus) in a K-7 one room classroom.

Please refer to job description #43 for more information. Pay Level: 7

Additional Info: This is a temporary position until June 30, 2015, or the return of the incumbent, whichever occurs first.

Seeds to Supper

Our hard working Thetis Island Elementary kids getting good and dirty in the new Seeds to Supper community garden collaboration.

Kelly Bannister

Anglican Communion ~ February 18th

Michael Wimmer will be officiating at an Anglican Communion service on Wednesday, February 18 Ash Wednesday) 4:30 p.m. at Lucy Hayward's home.  ALL ARE WELCOME.

A light supper will follow.  If possible, a small contribution to the supper would be most appreciated.   If you are planning to attend, please call Lucy, 250-246-2059.

Dinner Club ~ Sunday, February 15th

Forbes Hall

Seating is at 5:30 PM. All adults are welcome.

Make your reservation by 5 PM Wed Feb 11th

donella123@aol.com or drop box Dee PO Box 16-2

Pay dinner fee of $18 at the door.

MENU

Spinach, Fennel and Mint Salad

Slow Roasted Pork

Herb Ricotta Gnocchi

Asian Braised Cabbage

Chocolate Cranberry Bread pudding

Pot of Gold Decaf Coffee,Tea, Punch

"Refreshments Available"

Free to a Good Home ~ working printer

Free to a good home, a H.P Photosmart C6380 all in one printer.

Works fine.

Call Tooner @ 250-246-9626

Free Beds

Two single beds. Mattresses in very good condition. Bedding included, clean. Drawer under each bed. Free.

Call Peter at 250 246 7782

Opportunity for Lawn Maintenance ~ Forbes Hall

The position has become available for lawn maintenance at Forbes Hall for the upcoming season. Duties include lawn cutting and trimming. A gas powered lawn mower and weed trimmer is required.

Interested parties please contact Lesley Buhr at 250-416-1333 for further information.