Quarterly Deadline Reminder ~ Feb. 5th

The deadline for the Summer Quarterly is Monday May 4th.
Please send any articles, notices or photographs to: sowerby@seaside.net

Thank you
Carol Sowerby

Now Cancelled - Cement Pour ~ Friday April 10th

Sorry, cancelled last night.

Original notice: Pioneer Pacific Cement Pour Clarification: Cement trucks will be coming and going throughout the day on Friday, April 10th.  Sorry for any confusion.

Andrea Gall

Photos ~ Irene Kroke

Some lovely photos submitted by Irene Kroke.

My dog and I were walking (on leash) on the path by Capernwray School. All of a sudden we heard this yelling and screaming and hissing and turned around to see this guy running at us. He absolutely hated the dog. He knelt down and was trying to inch himself through the fence.. I think he was spitting. I came back to see him on my own and he was lovely and calm. The sign said “dogs on leash” I felt terrible for walking there and upsetting him.

Click here to go to a gallery of her images.

Young Naturalists Club

We are proud to announce that we will be starting a Young Naturalists' Club for Thetis and Penelakut Island 

"The Young Naturalists Club of BC is for kids aged 5-12 who are curious about nature and for those waiting to discover nearby nature with family, friends and volunteer nature mentors." (from YNC website)

We will be hosting monthly Explorer Days starting in September 2015.

For more information, please visit the YNC BC website http://www.ync.ca

We are looking for nature mentors to volunteer time for the following activities;

November- Precipitation/ Water Cycle/ Drinking Water- The Explorer Day would ideally be held on November 27th. 

January- Mason Bees.  The Explorer Day would ideally be held on Saturday January 29th.

February- Local Geology. The Explorer Day would ideally be held on Saturday February 27th.

Thank you so much,

Airi (Airiane Rogers)

250-246-2730

Rogers Family Thanks ~

I just wanted to say thank you to those in the community who helped to support Sol Rogers and Anna Thiessen on their recent Equestrian Schooling. 

A special thank you to Norman and Arlene Kasting and to Lynn Hunter for their support.  I would also like to thank Jessica Vanderhoef for being such an amazing trainer! 

Anna placed 5th overall and Sol placed 6th overall! Both children were all smiles all day. 

Thanks so much

Airi Rogers

TICA ~ AGM April 13, 2015

Annual General Meeting of the Thetis Island Community Association

Monday, April 13, 2015 Forbes Hall 7:30PM

The Financial Report, Committee Reports, Election of Board Members and other TICA matters will be on the agenda. Click here to review the 2014 AGM Minutes online.

The TICA Board Members hope to see you on April 13th.

If you haven't gotten around to taking out membership for 2015 you can do so at the meeting.

Donations for Ragged Islet Signage

Many thanks, and our deepest appreciation to all of you who contributed to the two Ragged Islet signs, your support and generosity is sincerely appreciated. It is a reminder of how truly wonderful our community is.

The contributions we received came from, not only full time or part time residents, but also from a few folks who do not have homes here, but are familiar with Ragged Islet.

There are other Islets as well in our surrounding waters that have little or no protection, such as “Goat Islet”, off the S.E. side of Reid Island. These small outcroppings have no real status, other than being “Crown Land”.  Having said that, they are all an integral part of our incredible marine environment.  Visiting these Islets is a marvelous experience for young and old. 

The Ragged Islet Protection Association (or Committee) is an ad-hoc group.  We have no official capacity, other than caring greatly for the islands and islets around us, as well as our own community of Thetis Island. If you have any ideas or suggestions regarding these special islets, please feel free to phone or e-mail.

Again, many, many thanks for your support!

Steve Frankel, OBO-RIPAC 250-246-2099 frankel@island.net

Please Note: a reminder - due to the fact we are not a registered non-profit, or official organization, we cannot offer donation tax receipts.

Thetis Island Local Islands Trust Committee Meeting ~ April 14th

9:15AM Forbes Hall (COmmunity Hall), Thetis Island

Theresa Warren

Office Assistant, Islands Trust, Northern Office

700 North Road, Gabriola Island, British Columbia, V0R 1X3

Phone: 250-247-2063 Fax: 250-247-7514

www.islandstrust.bc.ca

Preserving Island communities, culture and environment

Thetis Island Marina & Pub ~ Friday Night Special April 10th

5pm - 7pm

PASTA NIGHT

Fettuccine with creamy tomato sauce and garden fresh vegetables -  with your choice of steak, chicken, salmon, or prawns served with garlic bun and Caesar salad $14.95

Vegetarian option available.

Families and groups welcome.

Reservations recommended!!

Call us at 250-246-3464

Break in at 48 Harbour Road

I was at my property this weekend and noticed that someone broke a window and entered the blue house.  They stole some brand new (still in the box) floor nailer and a brad nailer (Canadian tire mastercraft)  Then they went to the lower house and kicked in the door.  All the stole was about 3 bottles of alcohol.

I thought everyone on the island should be aware of this.

I did not call the police as the damage and theft was so minor, should I make a report?

Thanks

Gerry Taft

48 Harbour Road

Free Antique Piano

Mason Risch upright piano built about 1890. Suitable for beginner/intermediate, needs some work.

Please call Sue Vanderhoef 250-246-2813 for more info.

Haida Gwaii Area Likely Location of Future Large Earthquake ~

Click here to view a news item regarding the latest seismic research for the BC coast.  

Have you practiced your earthquake preparedness?

TIVFD