Did You Lose Your Umbrella?

Someone left an umbrella sometime this week on the green bench on Harbour Rd. It's still there.

Ralph Smith

Reminder - DEAR

DEAR (Drop Everything and Read) is happening at Thetis Island Elementary School on Monday October 28th at 9:30 for approximately 30 minutes.

This is a province wide event. Please come and listen to kids read or bring your own book to share with the students. 

Our school superintendent Robyn Grey and our Aboriginal Educational Coordinator, Rosanna Jackson are coming for this special event. 

Genny Redman

Missing Coat

Good morning!

We are hoping someone found a black men's Helly Hansen rain coat on North cove road between the school and Mill road on October 24th

Please call 604-849-1069 if found!

Thank you,

Jeremy 

Christmas Bazaar - November 30th

If you would like to join us as a vendor at this years Christmas Bazaar we need to know by Oct 31st.
Contact Gloria or Helen

G - quackf@telus.net
H - sdribs@telus.net

Firewood Wanted

Looking for one cord of seasoned split firewood. Can be up to 18" sections.

As we have no truck, would pay for wood and delivery.

Contact Alex Hinsperger

250 246 8055

Thetis Island Community Church

David Young from Sooke will be speaking at Thetis Island Church on Sunday.

Service starts at 10 and everyone is welcome.

Coffee and goodies will be served.

Join us in welcoming David back.

Rodney

Rental Needed

We are looking for a place to live. Doesn't have to be fancy, just a roof and 4 walls.

I have been here for 12 years, and am now living on a 25 ft.sailboat.

please email me at drawers64@hotmail.com

thank you,

Connie

Thetis Island Marina & Pub: Hours & Propane

Thetis Island Marina & Pub

Winter Hours

Pub/LRS/Store:

Sunday to Thursday 9am - 6:30pm

Friday & Saturday 9am - 7:30pm

Kitchen:

Sunday -Thursday  12 - 6:00pm

Friday & Saturday 12 - 7:00pm

Gas Dock:

9am - 4pm daily

Morning coffee starts at 9am

Propane

Our Propane Re-fill Station is Temporarily Not in Service

Our Apologies for any Inconvenience.

TIID: Trustees Meeting ~ Oct 31/19

A reminder that if an individual or delegation wishes to address a meeting of the Improvement District Board of Trustees, written application with the nature of the enquiry, must be received by the Administrative Officer no later than 4:30 PM on the 7th day prior to the next scheduled trustees meeting. 

Each address is limited to 10 minutes unless a longer period is granted by the unanimous vote of the Board of Trustees present.

Anne-Marie Koeppen, Administrative Officer

Thetis Island Improvement District:

gotoannemarie@hotmail.com

The next Improvement District Trustees meeting will be held on Thursday, October 31st, 2019 at 10:00 AM in the drill room of the Thetis Island Fire Hall.

Looking for a Land Surveyor

We would like to hire a land surveyor to re-locate our property's boundary lines (the original wooden stakes have rotted away and/or been lost in the underbrush). 

Is anyone else already bringing surveyors to the island in the next month or two?  

If so perhaps we could share travel costs.  

Alternatively, can anyone offer land-surveyor recommendations?

Email jthorn4242@gmail.com 

Thanks, 

Jonathan & Virginia

Thetis Island Parents of Little Ones

Hi Moms & Dads!

I am a new mom to a beautiful little girl born September 3.

Like every other baby out there she is growing through her clothing faster than I can keep up. Currently I am giving her out grown clothing to 3 other moms on Thetis.

I am interested to know if there are other moms who would like to join together to create a Thetis Island Swap & Share of baby clothing? If you are interested in getting involved in this then please email me with your name, prefered contact method, gender and age of your baby.

Once I have a list I will contact everyone to share the list so that you can pass on your items. Parents helping parents!!

Thank you!

Mindy & Gabriella

buttercup1049@hotmail.com

Bat Week? It's for the Bats!

As Halloween approaches, bat enthusiasts around BC are celebrating and supporting bats by participating in International Bat Week (October 24-31). 

Bat Week is all about appreciating these amazing animals and their benefits, from eating insects to pollinating the agave plant used to make tequila.  Take a moment to learn about the many ways bats contribute to our lives, and what you can do locally for bats, at www.batweek.org or through the BC Community Bat Program at www.bcbats.ca.

“Bats in BC help control agricultural and forest pests, as well as mosquitoes in our yards - but now bats need our help” says Mandy Kellner, Coordinator for the BC Community Bat Program. “The conservation of bats in BC has always been important, since over half the species in this province are considered at risk. With the continuing spread of White-nose Syndrome in Washington State, bat conservation is more important than ever.” 

White-nose Syndrome (WNS) is a disease caused by an introduced fungus, first detected in North America in a cave in New York in 2006. Since it was discovered, it has spread to 33 states and 7 provinces in North America, decimating bat populations along the way. “Luckily, WNS is not yet in BC” continues Kellner, “But we are preparing for its arrival by raising awareness about bats, working with landowners who have bats in buildings, enhancing bat habitat, and monitoring populations.”

Monitoring for WNS in BC will continue this winter, with Community Bat Programs requesting reports of dead bats or sightings of winter bat activity starting November 1. You can report sightings to Rob Welsh,your Thetis Island Community Bat Program Coordinator, at 

250-246-1547or rmwelsh@telus.net 

The provincial program can be contacted directly through www.bcbats.ca, info@bcbats.ca, or 1-855-922-2287.

In partnership with the BC Ministry of Environment, and funded by the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, Forest Enhancement Society of BC, Habitat Stewardship Program, and regional funders, the BC Community Bat Program provides information about bats in buildings, conducts site visits to advise landowners on managing bats in buildings, coordinates the Annual Bat Count, and offers educational programs on bats.

To find out more about the BC Community Bat Program, BatWeek activities, and options for helping local bat populations, please contact Rob Welsh as above or visit www.bcbats.ca or call 1-855-922-2287.

Photos: 

Myotis lucifugus, Little Brown Myotis: the Little Brown Myotis is common and widespread across BC but endangered in Canada, and is expected to decline in BC due to WNS. Photo: SM Bishop. 

Painting by Halli Welsh