Petition for the CVRD to Abandon their Proposed 19.33% Tax Increase

Note: Petition to "Urge the CVRD to Abandon Their Proposed 19​.​33% Property Tax Increase".

Our goal is to reach 1,000 signatures and we need more support.

You can read more and sign the petition here:

https://chng.it/S2QcrknvV5

More info here:

https://www.chemainusvalleycourier.ca/.../cvrd-mulling...

Vitals Monitoring Clinic - Wednesday, February 21st

Every second Wednesday, Community Paramedic, Vinh Pham, holds a Vitals Monitoring Clinic at Forbes Hall in the Care Station, coinciding with Soup’s On: Vital Signs check, BP Machine accuracy check, general assessment and referral).
11:00 until 1:00.

Stop by the Care Station this Wednesday to have your vital signs checked or to speak with Vinh.

Forbes Hall Health Services Group 

Soup’s On: Wednesday, February 21st 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: Chili Vegetable Corn Soup (vegetarian, DF, GF), Cornbread, Treats and Goodies, Teas and 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

Used Pallets Wanted

We are interested in obtaining used pallets. If you have a used pallet that you no longer want, can you please drop it off at the Redman's home. 59 Pilkey Point Road

Thanks
Genny and Ken Redman

It's Family Day Today at the Pub

Yes, it’s Monday but we will be open for Family Day.

From 5pm until 7pm.

On the menu: assorted share-able appetizers will be offered at a reasonable price.

We will see you all at the pub.

Thetis Island Marina Resort Team

Thetis Island Seed Swap at the Library

Spring is in the air and many of us are sorting our seeds. If you have extras to share, drop them in the new SEED SWAP box at the library, a place to share seeds with one another.

Already available in the box are: - Some tomatoes - Greens + wild arugula- Golden calendula- Chinese forget-me-nots- Phaecilia - And more!

Bring your own containers/ envelopes so you can take what you need, and a pen to write down the names. It’s easy to look up how to plant everything online.

Happy swapping!

Jollity Weekly Order Reminders

It's bagel and True Grain Bakery pick up this week. Please submit your orders for local dairy and baking by Monday evening.

It sounds like we can get more 1 lb bags of local frozen organic strawberries and blueberries (or 10 lb boxes). We've got them available at the farm shop in Chemainus but could also stock them on Thetis if you are interested?

It's still slim pickings on the farm in terms of fresh veggies. Our friends at Saanich Organics have a few goodies like carrots, rutabaga, celeriac etc. so we are hoping to add to the fresh list this week or next.

We'll be getting fresh kegs of Kombucha this week too.

With thanks,

Jollity Farmers

Bingo February 23: note the new times

Hello everyone, Bingo this month is scheduled for February 23rd. 

We are starting and ending at new times and expanding the agenda to include a light meal. This is to make it possible for interested Penelakut bingo players to join in the fun.

New Start Time:5:00pm (4:40pm dep. Penelakut, arr. Thetis at 5:00pm)

5:00-5:30pm - light meal (Hot Dogs and Salad by Donation)

5:30-7:30pm – Bingo

7:30pm leave for ferry (7:50pm dep. Thetis, arr. at Penelakut at 8:10pm)

For those new to our bingo. We will play 10 games: 9 partial boards and a final blackout game. Cards are 25 cents each, with the pot being 100% of the amount collected.

Snacks and beverages are available by donation. 

Ask anyone who has come to the bingos, it is fun. An all-ages event that provides an opportunity to meet other islanders.

Hope to see you there!

David Reay

davidreay@telus.net

778-899-3216

From the Library

A Friend of the Library is available Saturday 10-1, Sunday 1-4 and Monday 10-1.

Enjoy your Forbes Hall library.
Celine

TIMA (Thetis Island Marine Association) Information

TIMA does not regulate or enforce regulations in Thetis Island Marine Waterways.

Here are the links to report obstructions:

- NPPPAC-PPNPAC@tc.gc.ca

- phone 604-775-8867

To report marine pollution and derelict, abandoned, or hazardous vessels:

- Call the alerting desk (in Victoria 1-800-889-8852)

TIMA

Updating the Thetis Island Phone Book

We really, really, do need an updated phone book. PLEASE HELP ME by letting me know:

a) if everything in the last book is still the same

b) if it isn't, what needs changing

c) if you're not in the 2022 book, and would allow us to include you in the new one, please get in touch with me at veronicashelford@gmail.com, and we'll sort out what information is acceptable and appropriate for you.

If you don't get back to me, I will have to call or email you (assuming I know who you are), and this is a huge job. It's made so much easier by those who respond - thank you!

New people to the island should please note that the Fire Department, First Responders and other emergency services rely on the book to speed up their ability to respond to emergencies. If for any reason you would rather not be in the book, please consider allowing us to know who you are and how to reach you, as a back-up in the island database.

Thanks again,

Veronica at veronicashelford@gmail.com  for the TIRRA Communications Committee

Orchard Ladder Trade?

I have a 12-foot orchard ladder that is way too big for me. Would anyone be interested in trading it for an 8-foot one?

Thank you,

Nan Beals  250-246-4944

nanbeals@gmail.com

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