Kiddos Playtime Today

Hi there Thetis Island parents and caregivers, 

If you're looking for some social time for the little kiddos in your home (and yourselves!) come by the hall today at 11am for a playtime. 

See you there,

Brianna 

TIRRA Trail Project

Low Impact Design/Flood Mitigation - Friday, February 18th. 

We will be meeting at Lawrence Trailhead (Mission Road by the Fire Hall) at 9:00 a.m.

Wear sturdy boots/shoes and work gloves. 

Handy tools to bring would be small spades, mattocks, rigid rakes, wheelbarrows. 

Duration - until noon or as you wish,

Trail Committee 

Les Saul Memorial

The funeral for Les Saul will take place at the Thetis Island Community Hall on Monday, February 21st. The short service will begin at 11:30 a.m. and will be followed by interment at St Margaret’s cemetery.

Truth and Reconciliation

These crossed my desk, and just thought there may be interest in the community for the content of these courses.  

Looking for self-paced training to help better your understanding of Indigenous cultures, peoples, and worldviews? Here are four free (or minimal cost) university classes: Classes run between 4 to 12 weeks and require 2 to 4 hours of dedicated time per week to complete.

• University of British Columbia – Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education - https://www.edx.org/course/reconciliation-through-indigenous-education

• University of Alberta – Indigenous Canada

https://www.coursera.org/learn/indigenous-canada

• University of Toronto – Aboriginal Worldviews and Education

https://www.coursera.org/learn/aboriginal-education

• Columbia University – Indigenous People’s Rights

https://www.edx.org/course/indigenous-peoples-rights 

Reconciliation through Indigenous Education Course: Registration is still open for the latest free offering for Reconciliation through Indigenous Education, a 6-week Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) offered by the University of British Columbia. The course opened February 1, and runs until March 15, 2022. The time commitment is about 2-4 hours per week (looks like one can still register).

The other ones have start dates around Feb 14 - may still be able to register and it looks like fees are minimal or free. 

Michelle Black

Looking for Dog Sitter

We are looking for someone who would be interested in helping to dog sit our lovely Zoey girl. She is a 6-year-old border collie who loves people. She does well with our one year old son and our older nieces and nephews. If you give her pets and throw her ball she will love you forever. We are hoping to find someone who can watch her for February 27 - March 2. Please give myself or my husband a call if you would be able to help us out.

Alli Berg 250-416-9483
Harrison Berg 604-861-3407

Free Stuff / Marine Stuff

Bear with us folks, this is a long one...
Storage space clearout! Photos available on request.
FREE STUFF:
6” bench grinder (homemade setup) w/ motor and 2 worn stones 
Large roll of thin Styrofoam sheet packing material
1½” White Styrofoam panels, 48”x14.5”, 3 full pieces plus off-cuts.
Builder’s mirror, broken corner but 30”x42” salvageable if cut.
3 tempered glass shower door panels – 2 pebbled and one clear.  Approx 5-6 ft x 1½ ft. Good for hothouse, or fiberglass layup space, or outhouse window etc??…..

(2) steel toolboxes with mystery contents!

FOR SALE:
5” Craftsman small bench grinder - $10
(2) decorative  wood spindle floor lamp stands - $20
(4) closet wire basket shelves 21”x17”x3” deep - $10
“In-bed” or on-couch work table  24x18” worktop - good for books, laptop, papers.. - $25
Primed white 1/4” beadboard, various size pieces, - $20 for all
(2) wall cabinets 18” x 29” x 4” deep. w/cedar T&G doors. Medicine chest, spices, or??  Glass shelves included- $25 each
Custom triangular end table, varnished Fir - $20
Teak low table/plant stand 24x30x10” high - $40
25”x25” butcher block 1 ½ thick top (was atop a dishwasher)- $20
(14) square tins (4x4x6”high) ex “Meduri World Delights” - ready to repurpose  -$20 for set
12” extraction fan 120V, in metal housing (wall mount). - $40
(28) Brushed SS finish drawer/door pulls with screws -$30
Ryobi SS30 gas powered weed whacker, needs new fuel lines and tuneup - $10
Panasonic remote phone set (2 handsets) w/ charging bases. - $20


MARINE STUFF
(2) Strap-on kayak wheel sets. Roll your kayak to and from the beach -  $40 each
Magnum round BBQ, propane, with tabletop stand and rail mount - $40
10 lineal feet of ‘Bird Off’ anti-bird wire spikes (20 inch sections) - $20
Marine rubber flooring, grey/white, peel & stick, 20” wide and approx. 12 lin ft. $40
Asymmetrical Spinnaker snuffer,  approx. 32’ hoist, good for 27-28 footer  masthead rig or  32-34 footer with fractional rig. Like new ($4-500 value)  - $200
roneleanorv@gmail.com

250 416 0282 or text 778 839 6728

Ursula Kasting

Ursula Kasting, one of the 3 Forbes sisters, daughters of Rupert and Laura Forbes, died Saturday, Feb 12th.  She was 99. May she now rest in peace.

Last Call: TICA Take Out – a few spaces left

Last Call: TICA Take Out - Fundraising Dinner Event - Thursday, February 17^th
Pick Up and Take Out at Forbes Hall Community Centre

By Pre-Order Only: by email to info@forbeshall.ca
Pick Up at Forbes Hall starts at 5:00PM (you’ll be assigned a time 5:00 5:30 or 6:00) 

$32.00 per Dinner (serves 2) 
Payment: Prepaid by Interac transfer to deposit@forbeshall.ca memo: Dinner Order 
or at pick up by cash or cheque (made out to TICA)

Menu
Choice of two different Cottage Pies (note: only one choice per 2-serving dinner)
1.     beef and vegetables 
or
2.     butternut squash, caramelized shallots & Brie
Includes:
Winter Salad citrus vinaigrette and toppings on the side
Focaccia Bread
Blackberry-Apple Crumble
 
Looking forward to cooking for you again!

Jollity Farm Weekly Order Reminders

Bagels & Pastries are back on this week!

For Friday home delivery or Saturday farm pick up:
 - Pre-order croissants & pain au chocolat - baked for you on Saturday morning (or take home frozen)
 - Bagels - Mt. Royal Montreal style bagels - Sesame, everything, multigrain, poppyseed (by the dozen). Cheese (singles)
 - Local Milk & Yogurt orders due by Monday evening
 - True Grain bakery orders due by Monday evening
 - Free Range Eggs
 - Home Grocery delivery from Superstore, Community Farm Shop or 49th - confirm your order by Thursday afternoon
 - Kale, Carrots, Beets, Preserves and Salads on Saturday

*Dumplings still available this week! Shrimp & Chive or Vegan (and chili oil too)
*Kombucha on tap - Botanical Pear or Nettles n Petals (and probably Citrus Ginger too)
*Ice cream pints & sandwiches

With thanks, Jollity Farmers
info@jollityfarm.ca or text/call 250.415.0101

Saul, Leslie Donovan

1925-2022

The Great Brown Tiger of Thetis Island will roar no more. 

Radio amateur VE7GBT, Les Saul, a resident of Thetis Island since 1983, and a radio amateur since 1947, died on February 3rd, 2022 in Victoria, BC. Born in St James, Manitoba, he served on the destroyer HMCS Gatineau as a signalman, in WWII in the English Channel. Prior to retirement he published a weekly newspaper, was employed in radio and television news and in public relations for the federal government. Predeceased by his wife of 63 years Frances (Cliffe) in October 2013, he is survived by daughters Jennifer LeBlanc (Chad), of Victoria, Patricia Sumner (Colin), of Bridlington, England, and son Donovan of Thetis Island, as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

Interment will be in the family plot on Thetis Island at Forbes Hall, on Monday, February 21, 2022  at 11:30 a.m.

Masks will be required at the service, and unfortunately due to Public Health restrictions, no reception will take place after the service.

From the Library

Did you know the library has an extensive collection of dvds?
There is a large collection of New Yorker magazines for your enjoyment.
The Family section of DVD's is packed.
Like biographies?  The library has a lot.

Come and check out the cozy library space.

Sunday Library

The library will be open Sunday from 1:00 until 4:00. 

The attending volunteer is vaccinated and requests that patrons also be vaccinated against COVID 19.
Masks are mandatory. Physical distancing is required.

Friends of the Library