Soup's On ~ Wednesday March 5th

Forbes Hall 11:30AM ~ 1:00PM or 'til we run out!

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Menu:

Victory Garden Soup with Cheese (vegetarian)

Struan Bread

Home Baked Goodies

Tea & Pot of Gold Coffee

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$5 Minimum Donation

See you Wednesday.

For more information on Soup's On, click here.

 

FAC ~ March 3 Meeting with BC Ferries

On Monday March 3^rd your local Ferry Advisory Committee met with BC Ferries representatives to review the various ferry schedule options. 

Present for the communities were: Sharon Cross; Penelakut FAC, Sue French; Thetis FAC, Art Hunter; Thetis FAC, Keith Rush; Thetis FAC, Carolyn Askew; TICA,  Bill Dickie; Retired Senior Master, Dave Knowles; Deckhand BCF

Present for BC Ferries were: Darin Guenette; Manager Public Affairs, Peter Simpson; Director Fleet Operational Strategy,  Steve Anderson; Manager Fleet Operations,  Captain Lewis MacKay; Route Superintendent

We had a productive and informative meeting that resulted in agreement between BC Ferries and Thetis and Penelakut Islands on a new schedule that will come into effect on April 28^th of this year.  The schedule is similar to the ones presented at the meetings at Forbes Hall.  The difference is that there will be no late Friday night sailing.  The last sailing from Chemainus each night of the week will be10 PM.  The other change is that the first sailing on Sunday and every morning from Thetis will be 6:15 AM.  BC Ferries personnel made very clear that the late Friday night sailing was not an option as it was mandated to be cut by the province.  

Click here to view the new schedule.

It is possible that there will be minor adjustments to some of the times, but the basic structure will stay the same.  BC Ferries will be announcing and advertizing the new schedule on March 31^st.

We have been fortunate to be able to work with BC Ferries and folks from Penelakut to develop this schedule.  A very special thanks to Art Hunter, Dave Knowles and Bill Dickie for all the hard work that they put in to this.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call…

Keith Rush

250-416-0013

Is Your Home A Green Shores Scenario?

The Thetis Local Trust Committee is looking for 1 to 2 waterfront property owners to offer their properties as hypothetical scenarios for an upcoming contractor workshop on soft shoreline practices. Your property’s shoreline would be visited onsite by contractors and professionals involved with the Green Shores for Homes program, followed by a workshop where your scenario would be given some practical design options that respect coastal processes, protect shoreline habitats and protect your waterfront investment.

The LTC would like to hear from you if you…

• have an existing challenge on your shoreline that you’d like to fix
• think your problem is a fairly common one for Thetis property owners
• have a waterfront that is generally accessible to the public
• are able to provide site information for your property (site plan, photographs, etc)
• plan to undertake a capital project in the near future
• are available in late April/early May

If you think you might fit these criteria and would like to take part, please send a short letter expressing interest (along with your address) by Sunday March 17th to:

Sue French (250-416-0373) sfrench@islandstrust.bc.ca

Peter Luckham (250-246-4802) pluckham@islandstrust.bc.ca. 

Summer Nature Camp

The Thetis Island Nature Conservancy is excited to sponsor a summer afternoon "nature camp" program for ages 8-12.  We would like to assess the interest of the community as we proceed with planning this offering. We are currently considering the week of July 7-11, with the approximately 4 hour sessions each afternoon (specific details TBA). 

Themes and activities may include: exploring and understanding our local ecosystems (place-based learning), orienteering,  wild crafting and foraging, nature inspired art, music, and movement.

A small fee of $25 per participant would cover expenses and honorariums for junior leaders. Bursaries will be available (please inquire).

If you have children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and/or family friends that would be interested in participating please:

*  call Vicki Walker at 250-246-9126

*  email stephanie.cottell@gmail.com 

With thanks,

Stephanie Cottell

Muscles Needed At Hall

We are going to be taking out the carpet in the library at the hall and need some muscles to help. This will be happening on Sunday and maybe the Monday March 16 & 17.

If you can help, please call Gloria at 246-3091 or email quackf@telus.net.

Belly Dancing Continues ~

Belly dance continues on Thetis Island!  Come join us Thursday evenings at Forbes Hall for fun, fitness, and frivolity. 

7:30 - 9:00PM

Wear comfortable clothing and bring a shawl, full skirt, or long scarf.  Please feel free to drop in. 

Email Halaki for more information: halakidance@gmail.com or phone 604-997-7292.  Ole!

Thetis Island Marina Events

Friday Night Dinner Special    March 7, 2014 Served From 5-7pm

***FISH & CHIPS***

Beer battered cod served with fresh-cut fries, coleslaw, tartar sauce and lemon slice:

1 pc fish $7.95   ~   2 pc fish $9.95

All ages and group sizes welcome ~ call us at 250-246-3464 and reserved a table for your party or just drop by.

Regular menu items also available and include the daily selection of homemade meat pies, soups OR stews.

OTHER EVENTS THIS WEEK: 

Tuesday Night: Dart Night 6-8PM

Join us for a game of darts, some drinks and lots of laughs.

Amateurs to professionals (like our in-house champ, Kia) are welcome!

Wednesday Night: Spanish Lessons With Rosie 5:30-6:30PM

Drop by for lessons in conversational Spanish.  All levels welcome.  $5.00 per class.

Sunday Afternoon: Cribbage Beginning At 1PM

Come in, stay warm by the fire with your favourite bevvy and join the fun.

Visitors Guide Submissions Needed Now

If I am doing the Visitors' Guide again this year, I will need to get it done earlier than usual - at least at the printers by the 20th of April - so that means starting NOW.  If you want to be included, please call me at 250-246-1509 or email veronica@thetisisland.net. 

Thanks

FAC ~ Letter from Brian Hollingshead

Click here to view a letter from Brian Hollingshead regarding Transportation Minister's comments.

Keith Rush

Les Leyne ~ BC Ferries Article

To view the Times Colonist article by Les Leyne, click here.

Keith Rush 

FAC

Stephen Hume Article ~ BC Ferries Cutbacks

Click here to view article.

Keith Rush

FAC

Route 20 FAC Update And Fact Sheet

The support and endorsement for the Route 20 Community Option Schedule has been great despite the snow and power outages.

A big thanks to all the tele-campaign volunteers, you were instrumental in ensuring the message was relayed, and all interested parties had an opportunity to weigh in their support or concerns.

We are still accepting endorsements. Click here to e-mail us.

Click here to view the Route 20 Fact Sheet. 

Thanks,

Art Hunter

FAC Chemainus-Thetis-Penelakut

250-533-9327

hunter@imembers.ca