ThINC - need help with the sharpening of a paper cutter blade

Hello all.

Our paper cutter is dull and is in need of a good sharpening!

Does anyone on the island have the tools and know-how to do this? If so, please write: charlotte@thetisislandnatureconservancy.org

Thanks!
Charlotte

Knitting Bee

The Knitting Bee will resume on February the 11th at 2pm thru 4pm.

So looking forward to seeing you all again after our winter break. It will be the same protocol as before masks on unless seated eating or drinking a beverage. Any new comers will need to show proof of vaccination.

We would love to welcome some new crafters to our knitting, sewing, weaving or whatever you enjoy creating we would love to see it.

Tea and cookies provided by Gloria.

If you need anymore info please email sdrib@telus.net or call 250-246-2469 

cheers

Helen

Water Tanks

Thank you to all who have ordered tanks.   We are putting another order delivery at the end of February or beginning of March.   Can West is currently out of RK2000 and is manufacturing more that could be on this delivery if you order early. 
1000 gallon tanks are $1280  plus GST
2000 Gallon tanks are $1920  plus GST
This includes delivery to your property on Thetis.
The tanks  come in 3 colours Black, Green or White. 
Black is recommended for outside use –to mitigate algae growth
Please email your preference to  pch152@telus.net

Needed: Package Pickup from Island Blue

There's a box (not a large one) needing pick-up from Island Blue in Victoria, for the Fire Department.  Is anyone currently down there or going to be, and coming back in the next 5 days?  If so, and if you could pick this up for us, please let me know at
veronicashelford@gmail.com
or 250-246-1509
Thank you!

Friday Field Trip

On Friday, January 28th Thetis Elementary school will be going on a field trip. There will be six cars travelling on the 10:50 ferry to Chemainus and taking the 2:20 ferry back.  We just wanted the community to be aware in case you are travelling that day.  

Thanks. 🙂

Sarah Lucchetti (she/her)
K to 7 Teacher, Thetis Island Elementary School
Cowichan Valley School District

NEWS RELEASE - Islands Trust Seeks Input on its Proposed 2022/23 Budget

We want to make your members aware of an initiative that may be of interest to them.

Islands Trust has launched the annual budget consultation process. The survey will run from January 21st - February 6th. 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JM8KZLM

Want to learn more? Attend the Budget consultation webinar on January 27th at 7:00 pm. 

Ask a question ahead of time: budget@islandstrust.bc.ca

We would appreciate it if you could help us by informing your members through email and social media (see links on the second column). 

To stay informed please consider subscribing to the Islands Trust’s Events and Education Programs e-mail distribution list: https://islandstrust.bc.ca/subscribe/

Thank you! 

Trust Area Services Team

With apologies to those of you who have already received this news release, please see below for an Islands Trust news release issued on Friday, January 21, 2022, regarding Islands Trust seeking input on the proposed 2022/23 budget. If you did not receive the news release on Friday, we encourage you to stay connected with us by updating your subscription preferences.

Thank you for your understanding and we look forward to hearing your views on the proposed budget. 

https://mailstorm.caorda.com/campaigns/xw778xw7n3fd0/web-version/bz299xot5we64

Yoga with Karen

Zoom yoga: 

8am, Wednesday, 26th January 2022 - suitable for intermediate to advanced yogi

9:45am, Thursday, 27th January 2022 - suitable for beginners and up

Please email me for the private link to these classes, looking forward to seeing you,

Planning on teaching in-person at the Hall again very soon, stay tuned via espokes, 

love 

Karen

kareneroff@gmail.com

Trust Wants Your Opinion on Their Budget

I’m surprised that this has not been posted by someone more involved than I but the proposed budget for next year's island trust is out and there are significant increases and significant tax increases involved. They are asking for our input via another survey.  (Surprisingly, most of my friends have heard nothing about the survey, as I guess the communications process is not ideal)

So, If you are interested there is limited time to respond.  Information and link to the survey is on this page from the trust below.  

www.islandstrust.bc.ca/budget

Kathleen McGarvey

New Books for Gary Geddes and Ann Eriksson

Thetis Island writers Gary Geddes and Ann Eriksson both have new books out. Gary's book of four previously published long poems, The Ventriloquist, is a scathing indictment of war and its ravages, and a testament to the power of poetic narrative. It can be ordered through Rocks Mills Press. 

Urgent Message from a Hot Planet: Navigating the Climate Crisis is Ann's third ecological literacy book for younger readers published by Orca Book Publishers. For readers 12 years and up, Urgent Message looks at the science behind global heating and its impacts, illuminates its root causes, provides achievable solutions and shares examples of how people are learning to exist on finite planet Earth. It honours the efforts of the millions of youth and adults from around the world who are working tirelessly to make a difference. Elizabeth May, Federal Green Party MP for  Saanich-Gulf Islands, calls the book 'a toolbox for hope.' It's available in paperback or digital formats through your favourite bookseller.

If you'd like a signed copy or either book, contact Ann and Gary directly at 250-246-8176

Sunday Library 1 - 4 pm

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

The attendant volunteer is vaccinated and requests that patrons using the library also be vaccinated against Covid 19.

Masks are mandatory and physical distancing is required.

Friends of the Library

Cedar Beach Pizza

We are generally open Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Tuesday and Wednesday 4-6 pm 

Please call a minimum of 2 hours in advance to order or as early as you like. 

This week we are closed Wednesday, January 26 and open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday Jan 28, 29, and 30. 

Next week we are closed all week and will reopen February 8. 

Thanks for your business and patience!

Virginia and Andy Lamb

Cedar Beach Pizza

250-246-9770

Reminder: Forbes Hall Health Services Survey

Thanks to those who have already filled in the survey.  We have a meeting with VIHA on Tuesday morning, and we’d like as many responses as possible.  So, please, if you haven’t already, take the time to fill in the form. It only takes a minute.  Thanks.

*****

In our work with VIHA, we are trying to determine which practitioners it would be best to spend resources and time researching their availability.  

This Google survey will help direct the teams’ efforts. 

https://forms.gle/VDggnWXB5uD9yqFB7

If you would prefer to speak directly to a team member, please call Shirley Burr at 250-246-1816

Note: No personal or contact data will be collected by completing this survey.

Thanks for your input! 

Jeannine, Ann, and Shirley

Forbes Hall Health Services Committee