Thank You from Richard Jerman

Richard Jerman of Penelakut Island wishes to send a heartfelt "Thank You" to all on Thetis Island, and within the reach of e-spokes, who sent letters of support for him to be able to stay in Canada.  

He has been overwhelmed by the wonderful response.

Nan

Valentine's Dinner at the Pub

BC Ferries Introduces Latest Expansion of Fleet to Service Local Communities

Now they just need to add a raft out behind, to tow their shopping, suitcases, etc.

Dave & Tooner Knowles

Applications Invited For The Yard Manager Job At The Solid Waste Depot

Click here for application and information.

Back-Hauling Materials For Re-Cycling - expressions of interest invited

Residents have provided suggestions about possible efficiencies in future recycling operations.

One idea is to see whether empty pick-up trucks heading to the main island could be used to haul certain materials to recycling depots ("back-hauling") on a voluntary basis.

Our committee wants to hear from potential volunteers interested in back-hauling the occasional pick-up load to Bings Creek and to Schnitzer (scrap metal) in Duncan and Cassidy A vehicle/driver ferry ticket may be given to such volunteers as an honorarium for time and effort.

Please contact

Henry Benskin at 250-246-1212

Solid Waste Management Committee

Thetis Marina & Pub ~ Valentine's Special and more!

Click on image to view full listing of upcoming dinners and events for the month of February.

Linkedin Virus

We’ve recently received 3 invitations from Thetis Islanders to connect with them on Linkedin which is a professional social network.  We ignored the invitations because we aren’t interested in joining Linkedin.  It turns out, however, that these may be bogus invitations. 

A Linkedin virus is making the rounds and it was mentioned in Tuesday’s Times-Colonist.  The request looks legitimate and includes Linkedin’s logo.  Please don’t be fooled, though.  In this day and age of more and more sophisticated computer viruses, be very careful of what you might trust.  If you have any doubts about legitimacy, talk to the sender to see if the email is real.

Pat English

BC Ferries Refinement Options

Click here to view schedule refinement options developed by BC Ferries for our route. 

These will also be available on the BC Ferries website on Wednesday February 12th. On their website they will have an online survey that will be used to gauge public preference to the options. Additionally they will be doing a phone survey for the same purpose.  

How much latitude ferries has on these schedules will be determined over the next couple of weeks. 

Any comments please pass them on to any of our FAC members (Sue French, Steve Frankel or Arthur Hunter).

Keith Rush

FAC Chemainus-Thetis-Penelakut

Stephen Hume Article in the Vancouver Sun, on BC Ferries

Click here to read an excellent article by Stephen Hume.

Keith Rush

Seniors' Dinner ~ February 16th

Sunday, February 16th -  Seniors' Dinner

at Forbes Hall. Seating at 5:30 PM

Seniors' 55 and over may each bring two guests.

Make your reservation by Wednesday Feb 12th.

email Gloria Taylor at quackf@telus.net or call her at 250-246-3091---or via a note in the Drop Box - Gloria Box 11-3

Fee paid at the door..$18

Menu

Orange & Beet Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

Dinner Rolls

Guinness Braised Beef (from Lawrence Spring Farm) with Shallots & Mushrooms

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Seasonal Vegetable

Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake with Warm Toffee Sauce & Cream

Pot of Gold Coffee, Tea & Punch

Additionally,"Refreshments will be available" 

Vegetarian meals available - order in advance

Key Found at Boat Launch

Key for GMC found at boat launch… if you lost a key and would like to claim it please call Ron 250 246 9753.

Thank You for Understanding the Village

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the "Building Bridges: Understanding the Village" workshop at Forbes Hall on Feb 6th. The event was a huge success with over 30 community members participating, ranging from youngsters to elders and many in-betweeners.

Kelly Bannister and Arlene Kasting