Post Office Holiday Closures and errata

Apologies for the short notice

The Post Office will be closed Friday, April 7 and Monday, April 10. We WILL be open on Saturday April 8. This is all due to the Easter long weekend Federal Holiday. 

If you have lost your keys and wish to have your lock cut contact Postmaster Fred and he will cut it off for you. You MUST be present when the lock is cut.

Still waiting word on the new PO Boxes. 

Have a good and safe holiday folks and see you on Tuesday April 11.

Fred and Liz

Glass Transport Rack

Anyone out there have a glass rack/frame for transporting glass panels by pickup truck? I would be grateful to rent it off of you.

Ryan

250-514-6917

Dancing Dragonfly Soapworks

Our soaps and shampoos can now be found every Saturday at Jollity Farms...convenient for you to pick up along with your fresh greens.

We also look forward to spring and the start-up of the Summer Market where we can meet you in person, along with jewelry and some new items!

Orders for full loaves and custom scents can still be placed by email at seaspray@telus.net

BC Cancer Society Stamps

Once again I would like to send out a very heartfelt THANKYOU to the many thoughtful people who have taken the time and made the effort to collect USED postage stamps to help provide funding for the BC Cancer Society 

I am honestly overwhelmed by the number of donations which Thetis Islanders and others have dropped off at the post boxes to support this very worthy cause. 

Warmest regards,

Terry Harvey

Save the Date

Changing Tides – Volunteer Engagement Conference

Hosted by Networking for Non-profits and Volunteer Nanaimo

In Nanaimo on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.

Please see the following link and attached poster for Save the Date for your use and release to your various connections and networks as you see fit. 

link: Changing Tides Conference

Registration forms and speaker bios and topic details to follow.

This will be of interest to any, and all Volunteers, Volunteer involving groups & organizations. Non-profit, For profit, Health care and Government.

Many thanks to our facilitators and event partners. 

Volunteer Nanaimo, Volunteer BC, Board Voice, Volunteer Victoria, Oak Bay Volunteer Services, Inkwell Services, CVRD, Nanaimo Child Development Centre, Charity Village, Hildebrand Consulting, High Attitudes Consulting, Nanaimo Community Hospice.

And everyone spreading the word! 

Networking for Non-Profits Team

Anne-Marie

Hosted by Networking for Non-profits and Volunteer Nanaimo 

Important News Regarding Bats in BC: WNS Detected

Hi Thetis Islanders,

The Ministry of Forests announced 2 days ago the first positive id. for the fungus that causes White Nose Syndrome (WNS) in bats. It was detected in a bulk guano sample taken from under a highway bridge in Grand Forks. Bats often roost under highway bridges, possibly because of the overnight retained heat in concrete. Personally, I think it makes sense that WNS has spread north from Washington through similar habitat and an easy migration corridor. It remains to be seen how detrimental this will be to our B.C. bats.

Please take note; WNS in no way can affect humans. It is caused by a fungus that grows on bats roosting together in caves over the winter. It causes their death by disturbing hibernation resulting in the consumption of the bat’s stored fat reserves. These are the bats that may be seen flying in winter trying to hunt for nonexistent insects. 

If you have any questions or concerns,

Please contact: Thetis Island Community Bat Program Coordinator

Rob Welsh: 250-246-1547 or rmwelsh@telus.net

BC Electoral Boundary Commission Final Report

The final report of the BC Electoral Boundary Commission has been released. In the preliminary report Thetis Island was separated from Chemainus which was included in the revised riding of Cowichan. Thetis was instead attached to the northern riding of Ladysmith-Oceanside. 

A number of Thetis Island residents made submissions supportive of Thetis being attached to Cowichan. From the report summary it appears our voices were heard:

"We also heard about the ties and shared interests between specific communities throughout the Island, including those between specific Gulf Islands and adjacent communities on the east coast of Vancouver Island." 

The final report includes new boundaries and Thetis has been included in the Cowichan riding:

"This riding includes Duncan, Lake Cowichan and North Cowichan, as well as Thetis, Penelakut and Valdez Islands."

I think this was the right choice and I wish to thank fellow Islanders who helped convince the EBC to make this revision. 

David Reay

Cedar Beach Pizza Closed until April 11

Yes, the cook is off playing again. We will reopen for pizza on April 11.

As always, Thank you for your support (and Patience!).

Virginia and Andy Lamb

250-246-9770

From the Library...

A Friend of the Library will be at the hall library from 10-1.  

She may be enjoying Soup’s On and some visiting.  Come and enjoy the camaraderie.

Celine

Vitals Monitoring Clinic – Wednesday, April 5th at Forbes Hall

Every second Wednesday, a Vitals Monitoring Clinic is held at Forbes Hall in the Care Station, coinciding with Soup’s On.

Stop by the Care Station this Wednesday between 11 am and 1 pm to have your vital signs checked or to speak with community paramedic, Vinh Pham. 

Forbes Hall Health Services Group

Soup’s On: Wednesday, April 5th at Forbes Hall

11:30 am until 1:00 pm (earlier if we run out!)

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very   Thetis Island lunch!

Menu: 

• Carrot, Sweet Potato & Apple Soup (vegetarian, dairy-free)
• Cornbread
• Assorted Goodies
• Teas & Coffee

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats and teas & coffee.

Everyone is welcome to join us, seniors, seniors who don’t think they’re seniors, workers, families, and everyone who just wants a mid-day meal! 

Menu remainders for take-out when available. 

The Soup’s On Team

Free Laundry Sink

Free laundry sink with taps suitable for outdoor use.

Seaspray@telus.net