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.

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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

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Well... not quite as many things as we planned!

We may have promised some fresh deliveries of dumplings and pastries this weekend, but due to some ongoing supply issues, we are sorry to disappoint!

Still open as usual 10am - 1pm

with some extra bagels & buns (the cheesy ones!)

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kale bouquets

squash

preserves

bacon

sausages

...and your usual orders of bread, milk, yogurt & eggs.

See you at the farm!

info@jollityfarm.ca or 250.415.0101

Thetis LTC SPECIAL MEETING - Monday, January 24, 2022 at 11:00 AM

THETIS ISLAND LOCAL TRUST COMMITTEE

ELECTRONIC SPECIAL MEETING

to consider a new Meeting Procedures bylaw

11:00 am, Monday, January 24, 2022

WATCH THE LIVE STREAM @

https://collaboratevideo.net/islandstrust/C

See the event page on the Islands Trust website https://islandstrust.bc.ca/event/thetis-ltc-special-meeting/ for links to see the Special Meeting Notice and Agenda.  

Public participation is not available at this electronic meeting, but members of the public are welcome to watch the live stream by going to https://collaboratevideo.net/islandstrust/C or by clicking the WATCH LIVE button on the event page.  
Members of the public who do not have internet access may view the live stream in the Boardroom at the Islands Trust Northern Office, 700 North Road, Gabriola BC.  Please note: Masks are mandatory for entrance to the Northern Office, but proof of vaccination is not required.

Please note: this meeting will be recorded and posted on the Islands Trust website.  

Wil Cottingham

Office Administrative Assistant

Islands Trust 
700 North Road | Gabriola BC V0R 1X3
T 250-247-2063 | www.islandstrust.bc.ca

You can also reach us toll-free via Service BC 1-800-663-7867  | 604-660-2421

Preserving and protecting over 450 islands and surrounding waters in the Salish Sea
I am humbly thankful to live and work in the treaty lands and territories of the Snuneymuxw First Nation.

Questions, Questions, Questions???

How, Why, What just happened???

We've all had those moments!! Most are delegated to:

"Aaaah, It was JUST a Coincidence!" Or was it???

That's the question, isn't it? Was it really just a coincidence???

If Not a Coincidence, Then???

Perhaps, like myself, your curiosity has caused you to 

Pause...... and Ponder…..And Wonder?????

"Why did it??? How did it???" What Just Happened???"

Isn't Life just a journey through experiences

Leaving us with many unanswered questions!

Will we ever find answers or just more questions?

It seems the more I dig, the more complex the questions become!

But I like to ask questions, that's why I wonder!!

???Does anyone else like to ask questions???

Would you like to pause, ponder & wonder on questions???

If that's you, and you'd like to ponder together,

Contact Greg

gnp.gall@gmail.com

And we'll connect!

Saturday Library

The library will be open Saturday from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm.

The attendant volunteer is vaccinated against COVID 19 and welcomes all patrons.  

Masks are mandatory and physical distancing is required.

Friends of the Library

ThINC - The Ripple - Printed Copies

By now, many of you may have seen ThINC's newsletter, 'The Ripple' in digital form (available on the ThINC website). For those who prefer reading a physical copy or would like something to flip through while waiting for the ferry, we have some printed copies at the ferry terminal as well as at the PO Boxes and will be putting a small stack at Forbes Hall.  

I'd like to shout out to the Capernwray admin team for their affable nature and willingness to troubleshoot for the printing of this newsletter! 

Charlotte 

Education and Stewardship Coordinator

ThINC

Sunday Church

The "on screen" speaker this Sunday the 23rd is Colin Smith

The topic is "Cultivating a Godly Appetite", Matt. Ch. 5

Particularly practical

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome

Further info--Ernie 250-252-014

2022 Phone Book in Progress

I'm working to finish up collecting everyone's information for the next edition of the Thetis Island Phone Book.  If you are new to the island or have been here awhile but are not in the book and would like to be, please let me know a.s.a.p. at veronicashelford@gmail.com.  Please note that this is not merely a social convenience.  It's also a needed resource for the Fire Department, so they know who is where in the event of an emergency call-out, or who to contact if there is damage to property owned by people who aren't here full-time.  If you, for any reason, don't want to be in the book, please consider at least having some contact information in the database that the fire department can access if needed.  Nothing is ever published without your consent, and it is not available digitally or online.  It is simply a local publication, sold on the island only.

While we're on the subject of who and where you are...

LOT NUMBERS (From the 2019 update of the TIID Service Capacity Policy):

"It is the responsibility of property owners and residents to ensure access to their properties meet the following access specifications in order to have a reasonable expectation of emergency service by the Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department.

"Access Specifications:

"Address/Lot Numbers: Properties are to be posted with the appropriate lot number clearly visible at each point where private driveways or laneways meet public roads. Numbers are to be a minimum of 6 inches (150 mm) in height, and clearly visible from the public road from either direction of approach, day or night." 

Veronica

Sunday Brunch

Sunday Brunch is back again January 23, 10:30-3:00

Weekend specials on our regular menu.

Drop on by, we look forward to seeing you.

From the Thetis Island Marina staff