Next Veterinary Visit ~ February 13th

The next vet visit will be on Thursday, February 13th

Contact Dr Martin Randle on erskine2814@outlook.com or 250 436 0045

Freighter Anchorages - Notice to Residents

Hi folks,

Please see the new list of information regarding the freighter anchorages surrounding Thetis & Penelakut Islands.

Unfortunately the freighter anchorage situation is going to get worse before it will get better. Transport Canada is no longer engaging residents directly, so the means and contacts for complaints have changed – see below.

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS: 

There has been a dramatic increase in large commercial freighters anchoring close to homes and environmentally sensitive areas in in the Southern Gulf Islands and South East Coast of Vancouver Island. If you have concerns or questions (e.g. noise, light, impeding local boat traffic, dumping of suspicious substances, impacts on the environment), there are several ways you can report them: 

Fill out this online complaint form: 

https://www.portvancouver.com/southern-b-c-anchorage-noise-and-light-concerns/

Call Port of Vancouver Harbour Master's Office: 1 604-665-9086 press #2 for Marine Operations Centre. 

e-mail mailto:harbor_master@portvancouver.com

Report any apparent illegal fishing: DFO 1-800-465-4336  

Transport Canada has overall responsibility for commercial shipping activity. Unfortunately, Pacific Region Staff of Transport Canada are no longer engaging with residents on this issue. We recommend you copy any emails to: 

Federal Transport Minister: marc.garneau@parl.gc.ca

 and Parliamentary Secretary of Transport: chris.bittle@parl.gc.ca

For more information about the anchorage situation and how you can help, visit https://nofreighteranchorages.ca/

or Facebook - No Freighter Anchorages 

Huy ch q’a / Thank you

Doug Fenton, MEP, EP

Co-chair, ACThetis

doug@fentonconsulting.ca

250.804.6480

Park Bench Missing from the End of Pilkey Point

I would like you to be aware of the fact that our Park bench at the end of Pilkey Point Rd. disappeared.

It would appear that someone was pulling logs from the foreshore area. As of this a.m., the bench is MIA, including the concrete pads. The ground and turnaround are damaged. There is no sign of the bench anywhere along the road. Just one log and a broken tow-strap and damage to the pavement at the end of the turnaround.

I have spoken with Joe Lange (Emcon), and he was not aware, nor is it part of a road maintenance matter. RCMP notified: file #20-441.

It would be great to hear from someone that this is a short-term situation and once fixed/repaired or whatever the situation is, that the bench will be returned or someone contacted with regard to its safe return.

Doug Fenton

250.804.6480

Heartbeat Menu

BBQ’d lamb kebab on pita in a nest of greens - with tarator/tzaziki sauce

Persian rice: basmati steamed with sweet and savory spices: tossed with fruit and nuts.

Taboulleh: a lemony bulgur wheat salad with parsley and tomato

Vegetarian option: Oven baked falafel to replace the kebab. 

Dessert : tea/coffee with a variety of delights, including baklava

We would appreciate knowing if you prefer the vegetarian or meat option as well as if you have dietary restrictions. 

Notice is required by February  11. Thanks for your consideration.

The SOAS Team

Thetis Island Community Church

Tim Parker from Nanaimo will be speaking at Thetis Island Community Church on Sunday.

Service starts at 10am and everyone is welcome.

The following Sunday Feb 16 Jerry Benjamin from Colorado Springs will be speaking.

Rodney

A Rare Opportunity

On MONDAY, February 10, 7-9 p.m. at Heneage House (The Portal), Martine J. Reid, scholar, curator and Director of the Bill Reid Foundation, will give an illustrated talk, sharing her thoughts and images about social significance of Northwest Coast Indigenous art during the last century and a half. As wife of the late Haida artist, one of our most cherished and gifted artists, Martine often found herself at the centre of artistic activity here on the coast. She and her husband Rodney Badger are part-time Thetis residents. 

Everyone is welcome. Bring some nibblies, if you can—and a folding chair, just in case. Contact: Gary Geddes, 250-246-8176, gedworks@islandnet.com

Gary Geddes, Box 13-3, Thetis Island, BC, Canada V0R 2Y0

gedworks@islandnet.com

250-246-8176

For sale: List

Kids/teens zip line. Approx 100 ft. Cable. Hardware.  Handle etc. It’s up right now if you would like to see it

$50.00

Large wooden slatted California Kingside headboard

$75.00

Hot tub cover flip up lid attachment

$30.00

Misc home items:

Large beveled round mirror

$35.00

Tile framed oval mirror

$10.00

Assorted Stamping up stuff

Various prices

Large boom chain

$25.00

Book of 20 frame worthy art quality Star Wars posters.

Must take whole book.

Serious Offers.

250 252 0699

For Sale: Brand New, Never Used COBRA 1500 watt. 12v. DC TO 120v. AC. INVERTER.

sells online for $197.00 plus tax, will sell for $150.  Call Kyle or Shelley at 778-676-5066

Also we are pairing down some of our scuba diving gear.  We have tanks, regulators & BCD’s. Call if you are looking for something specific.  You must be a certified scuba diver (or in training) to purchase a regulator.

Forbes Hall Expansion Update: February 7, 2020

As posted previously, construction has been halted to enable the Board and Committee to review cost saving opportunities both for the hall construction as well as future operating costs. 

During the last week of January the Board and Committee met with the Project Facilitator to clarify details of the revised hall plans, his role and responsibilities as TICA’s representative for the expansion project, reporting and scheduling requirements and as a liaison between the General Contractor and the Architect.

During the first week of February the Forbes Hall Expansion Committee and TICA met with several community members who had responded to our request for assistance with insight into building specifics, project planning and management, community involvement, and communications. The assistance and expertise has been much appreciated. 

Further meetings were held with knowledgeable community members and the building inspector to expedite some of the existing drainage issues on the construction site. The assistance and knowledge of people within the community was appreciated in addressing this construction challenge at the worksite. 

Please plan to attend the information meeting at Pioneer Pacific on February 29th where details of the revised building, progress and plans will be reviewed.

Automatic Monthly Debits: a New Way to Donate to TICA

The TICA Board is considering setting up an Automatic Monthly Debit system with Coastal Community Credit Union to enable ongoing monthly donations in support of Forbes Hall.

Two TICA Board Members will manage the program, and forms will be provided to participants to be completed, and returned to TICA, in order to participate. A month’s notice email to TICA will be all that will be required for removal from the program.  Auto-Debits as low as $20 per month, to a maximum of $500 per month, would be allowed.

As there are associated charges from CCCU (Coastal Community Credit Union) to TICA to set up and maintain this program, TICA is interested in knowing if there are enough people interested in using this program to make ongoing donations.  If there are not enough participants, TICA will not pursue the program at this time.  A minimum of ten to start would be sufficient to warrant moving ahead.

All donations would generate an annual tax receipt.

Please contact Don Sinclair sinry@telus.net to let us know if you are interested in participating.

Many thanks for your consideration.

Don Sinclair

Vice-President, TICA

Island Art Night at Thetis Island Resort

Join us for a fun, upbeat &n playful painting party with talented local artists

- 2 hour guided event
- All equipment provided
- Support local
- All ages & levels welcome!

$35

Info:  Join this guided event to capture 'Sunset over Thetis Island'. Bring the family and Relax and enjoy a creatively inspiring atmosphere as you are guided through every step to create your personal masterpiece. Cherish the memory and take home your homemade souvenir of the experience, with a gift or a decoration to adorn your wall!

Island Art Night is a collective of local Artist's and entrepreneurs. The Artist for this event is born and raised on Vancouver Island, and he is also a teacher. You will be expertly guided through the painting step-by-step, and encouraged to use your own creativity. The image you will paint is from a photo of a sunset over Clam Bay, on Thetis Island.

Thursday Feb 20th 4:30 - 6:30
islandartnight@gmail.com
www.islandartnight.ca
Get your tickets

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/island-art-night-at-the-thetis-island-resorts-tickets-92971172279

Thetis Island Marina Valentine's Dinner February 14th Saturday

Valentine's menu
First Course

Roasted Butternut Squash Soup

Finished with a chili creme fraiche

Heritage Salad

Garden vegetables with a pomegranate vinaigrette & asiago cheese crisp

Second Course

Crab cakes - with avocado & papaya salsa
Individual flatbread - with caramelized onions, figs & goat cheese

Third Course

Blood Orange Salmon $37.95

6oz. Wild Sockeye salmon with a blood orange buttery sauce, rice pilaf & harvest vegtables

NY Steak and Prawns  $47.95

8oz. Striploin with large garlic butter prawns, roasted baby potatoes & harvest vegetables

Chicken Chasseur

6 oz. Chicken breast with a French classic rich red wine, mushroom and tomato sauce over garlic mashed potatoes and harvest vegetables

Please ask your server for wine pairing suggestions

Dessert

A light strawberry shortcake with whip cream & fresh strawberries

Reservations and entree choice required
250 246-3464 or thetisislandresorts@gmail.com
Reservation times:
5pm, 5:15pm, 7pm, 7:15pm, 7:30 pm
2 hr. max seating