Today's Anchorages

Just because YOU can't see them, doesn't mean they're not there!

All yellow ships are freighters.

Forbes Hall Expansion: Glulam Structural Lumber

The Assembly Hall portion of Forbes Hall has been redesigned with Standard Framing instead of the originally planned Timber Frame construction.  This change is creating significant cost reductions for the build, and long-term sustainability value.  

A consequence of this change is that the Glulam Structural Lumber (rough material), which had already been ordered by the manufacturer, is now superfluous to the build (excepting for pieces that can be used in a few other applications). 

There are a couple of options:  the package can be left with the manufacturer, and a discounted credit will be put against TICA’s invoice.  

The other option is for TICA to sell the package, trying to recoup more than the manufacturer is offering.  Is there anyone that is interested in purchasing and using, or reselling, the package?  Or, is there anyone interested in managing the resale for TICA?  The package can be shipped to Chemainus if needed.  Warehousing will be required (with an accessible 40’ radius), and the package (whole or in piecemeal) would need to be sold within the next two months.  This could be a good, short-term contract for someone.

It is unfortunate that time is short for this decision.  The remaining timber package for the hall is due to leave Squamish for Chemainus later next week.  Any expressions of interest will need to be put forth this weekend. 

Please contact:

Ron Bannister 250-252-0099

Please feel free to share this notice.

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Shellfish Lease

The provincial government has approved a Shellfish lease of 44 acres covering essentially the entire passage between Thetis Island and Damen/Scott Island.

To see the application 

https://arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/getfile.jsp?PostID=55743&FileID=67688&action=view  

The notification of this process consisted of 2 advertisements in the Ladysmith Chronicle in August 2018. T

he consequence is that none of the directly affected neighbours on Preedy Harbour or Forbes Road knew of the application or had the chance to comment. Although the period for public/neighbour was closed last August, if you have concerns about the disingenuous process by which this occurred or the creeping industrialization of Thetis/Gulf Islands please contact Jordan.Wagner@gov.bc.ca at the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resources and the Islands Trust. The shellfish license now depends on rezoning of Preedy Harbour area to Aquaculture by the Islands Trust with a public meeting sometime in the future. Please let your thoughts on this be known. 

Norm Kasting

288 Forbes Road

Thetis Island Community Church

Jerry Benjamin from Colorado Springs will be speaking at Thetis Island Church on Sunday Feb 16. Service starts at 10 am.

Everyone is welcome to come and listen to this amazing speaker.

Rodney

For Rent

Two bedroom furnished suite in a cabin on Thetis Island; private patio and balcony; in-suite W/D, stove and fridge; available March 1st; suits quiet working/retired person/couple;

to view call Lenka at (250) 246 - 9124. 

Blood Pressure Clinic

The monthly Blood Pressure Clinic will be held on February 26, Wednesday from 11:30 to 12:45 pm at Soup de Jour, Heneage House, The Portal.

A warm bowl of soup, good company, and a great view will certainly be of benefit to your wellness program.  See you there.

TIVFD

Septic Tank Clean Out

Hey Islanders,

Does anyone else need their septic tanks drained? Maybe we could all pitch in together to get someone over here.

Is there a company that services the island from Chemainus?

Email, Call, or Text- rpsylvester22@gmail.com

2508826410

Ryan 

BC Throne Speech: Penelakut Artist Gus Modeste Recognized

“We are grateful to the people who shaped B.C. arts and culture: writer Wayson Choy, actor Godfrey Gao, singer John Mann, Coast Salish artist Gus Modeste, and painter Gordon Smith.” 

Link to the full speech

Heartbeat Update

GATE opens at 5:30  

DINNER at 6:00

AUCTION at 7:00

ENTERTAINMENT at 7:30

Please share rides as parking is limited. More parking in the new lot across the road (it will be marked with balloons).

Service Auction list has one new addition: Dan White is offering a 2 hr. excursion on his water taxi.

Note: this is a NO SMOKING venue. Remember to BYO refreshments.

Maureen

Reminder Forage Fish Workshop Thursday

Thursday, Feb 13 from 12 pm to 2 pm, Haley Tomlin from the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region Research Institute (MABRRI) from Vancouver Island University will be at the Portal Nature House (254 North Cove Rd) to teach interested Thetis Islanders about MABRRI’s forage fish citizen science project.

Come for a refresher or to learn how to monitor a beach near you for Pacific sand lance and surf smelt spawning.  

Everyone is welcome.

If you are already a volunteer, bring your samples along for processing.

For more information call Ann at 250-246-8176. Thank you from the ThINC board.

Thetis Island Resorts: Valentine's Dinner February 14th Friday

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  $32.95 - 6 oz. Chicken breast with a French classic rich red wine, mushroom and tomato sauce over garlic mashed potatoes and harvest vegetables

Ratatouille  $32.95 - A rich vegetable stew with tomato, eggplant and zucchini

Please ask your server for wine pairing suggestions

Dessert 

A light strawberry shortcake with whip cream & fresh strawberries 

Reservations and entree choice required by Thursday

250 246-3464 or thetisislandresorts@gmail.com

Reservation times:

5pm, 5:15pm, 7pm, 7:15pm, 7:30 pm

2 hr. max seating 

Thetis Island Resorts: Breakfast

Breakfast is now being served at Thetis Island Marina Tuesday-Saturday 9-11 am.

Classic Breakfast

- 2 eggs - 3 bacon or sausage - hashbrowns - toast

Hungry Sailor

- 3 eggs - 3 bacon - 3 sausage - hashbrowns - 3 toast

Benny Of The Day

Waffles & Berries 

All day Brunch still being served on Sundays