Islands Trust ~ News Release

The Islands Trust Fund issued a news release today that might be of interest to your readers, especially those in the Gulf Islands.  The Islands Trust Fund posted a report and new mapping today highlighting all the beaches on Thetis, Denman and Hornby Islands capable of supporting forage fish spawning.  The Islands Trust Fund hopes local trust committees (local governments) will use the new data when considering shoreline development setbacks and other planning tools that could preserve spawning habitat on the islands. 

Click here to access news release.

Christine Rikley

Communications and Fundraising Specialist

Islands Trust Fund

This Week at Thetis Island Marina & Pub

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Babysitting / Daycare Needed

Looking for a long term babysitter/daycare for my 4 month old on Thetis Island.

I will be returning to work on the island and need childcare Thursday to Sunday 8-4.

Please contact Athena at 250 702 2773 for further information.

Bike to Work Week

You are invited to join Thetis friends participating in Bike to Work Week BC that starts tomorrow (May 25) and ends Sunday (June 1). It's free. Last year Thetis had the highest participation rate of all Gulf Islands.

You can take part even if you don't cycle. Our coordinator says that "cycling, running, walking, even walking the dog or using a mobility aid" at least once in the week -- say, for a trip you might otherwise take using non-human power -- will qualify.

Register on-line or simply report your distance in kilometres to me after next Sunday. Register on-line at www.biketowork.ca. When prompted to choose 'What Region?', pick 'Salt Spring and Other Gulf Islands'. Then select 'I am a rider' and join the 'existing team'. Our name is 'Thetis Islanders in Motion.'

Dave Steen
250 246-3530

Help Wanted ~

1.  Someone to install 4 gates & help with putting in posts & a fence around a front yard.

2.  Someone who likes to do yard work such as raking & land clearing of trees & bushes.

If you are interested email sapepin@hotmail.com including your rate of pay & start date.

Thanks,

Sherri

A Few Recent Photos ~

Click on the image to view Irene's gallery.

A Day at jollity FARM ~ Irene Kroke

Photo Quest

Hey everyone, Aislinn here.

As I am nearing the end of my high school career, I’ve been doing some work on scholarship applications, and am looking for picture proof of some of my volunteer work in the community. So if you have anything of yours-truly pulling broom/at seniors dinners/doing library/at the recycling depot/etc., I would love to have a copy. Please respond by email aishlion@gmail.com or phone 250-246-5269.

Thanks a bunch!

Aislinn

Domain Jasmin Open

Domaine Jasmin tasting room is open Saturday and Sunday from 12-4 p.m. Currently tasting our latest release, the 2013 Pinot Gris, a blush table wine made from the grapes grown organically on Thetis.

Denis & Coleen

250-246-9494

2014 Thetisblog Photo Contest Winners ~

Congratulations to the winners, and thanks to all who participated!

1st Place ~ Dave Steen :

2nd Place ~ Nicole Chiasson :

Honourable Mentions:

Pauline Harwood :

Irene Kroke :

Nicole Chiasson :

Click here to view the gallery.

All photos were judged (anonymously) by a panel of three judges.  The Editor was not part of the panel. 

TIVFD May 26th Traffic Control Practice

The TIVFD Auxiliary Traffic Control Practice is scheduled for Monday, May 26th, at the School/Community Hall section of North Cove Road between 9 & 11 AM.  Traffic delays should not be longer than 3 minutes.  Please consider the time element if you are taking the 11:10 morning ferry.

Thanks, Merry Gooding

New at the Library

Scrubs - seasons 1-7

Dropped Threads - collection - edited by Carol Shields

The Italian - foreign film

Princess Bride - a classic - dvd

Vows of Silence - Susan Hill - mystery

Nim's Island - dvd - children

Many more materials.

Come take a look. 

Celine

Upcoming FAC Meeting ~ Date, Input, & Meeting Materials

Chemainus-Thetis-Penelakut Ferry Advisory Committee Meeting  

Monday, May 26, 2014 ~ 5:15PM to 8PM

Chemainus Best Western

MAY 26 FAC MEETING INFO & MATERIALS

Please click here to access materials for our Monday meeting with BC Ferries.  

Our main objective for this meeting is to review the impact of the April 28 schedule change and investigate what adjustments might be desirable. 

Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting; if you wish to raise an issue with BC Ferries please contact the myself in advance of the meeting and we will ensure that time is available for you to speak. However, this is not an open house session and submissions from the public must be notified in advance. If you're not able to attend, but would like to have a question raised, please feel free to give me a call or send me an email.

Best Regards

Keith Rush Chemainus-Thetis-Penelakut FAC

keithrush17@gmail.com

Ph: 250-416-0013

Cell: 250-732-2766