Missing Green Canoe

A green canoe went missing from behind Telegraph Harbour Marina down by the cut about a week or so ago ……..perhaps eastward through the cut. If anyone spots it please call 246-9511.

Thank you.

Archaeological Chance Find Procedure document available on Islands Trust website

Please visit the Thetis Island Local Trust Committee Resources page on the Islands Trust website http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca/islands/local-trust-areas/thetis/resources/  to find valuable information from the BC Government’s Archaeology Branch regarding steps to take if you think you have encountered archaeological materials. 

Scroll down to find the “Archaeological Chance Find Procedure” document recently uploaded to our site.

Will Cottingham

News Release - Islands Trust

Islands Trust celebrates 45 years of preserving & protecting

http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca/media/347769/2019-13-it_happybirthdayislandstrustfinal.pdf 

Will Cottingham

A Notice of a Business Meeting of The Thetis Island Local Trust Committee

Meeting is to be held at 9:00 am on Tuesday, June 11, 2019

at Chemainus Neighbourhood House

9806 Willow Street, Chemainus, BC

6 minute walk from the Chemainus ferry terminal

Parking available across the street at Waterwheel Park

Please note an UPDATED AGENDA was uploaded to the  Islands Trust website on June 6, 2019 at 8:00am

Thanks,

Wil Cottingham

Office Administrative Assistant

Islands Trust-Northern Office

Phone: 250-247-2063

Enquiry BC Toll-free call 1-800-663-7867

or from the lower mainland 604-660-2421

TCTP: Contribution to Cell Tower Discussion: Maureen Loiselle

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BC Bat Count

BC Annual Bat Count seeks bat roosts and volunteers

Bat Count contributes to surveillance for white-nose syndrome across the province.

For Immediate Release

June 4, 2019

Thetis Island, BC 

It can be difficult to know how to help endangered wildlife such as the Little Brown Bat. One simple way to support bats is to participate in the BC Annual Bat Count. The BC Community Bat Program is requesting colony reports and volunteer assistance for this citizen-science initiative that encourages residents to count bats at local roost sites. 

In 2018, the Annual Bat Count collected baseline data on bat populations at 214 sites across the province, and hope to find more sites for 2019. The count data helps bat biologists understand bat distribution and normal variation in colony sizes before the devastating White-nose Syndrome affects bats in the province. 

White-nose syndrome is an introduced fungal disease, fatal for bats but not for other animals or humans. Not yet identified in BC, the disease continues to spread in Washington State, less than 200 km from our border.  Results from the Bat Count may help prioritize areas in BC for research into treatment options and recovery actions.  

Bat counts are easy and fun. “The counts are a wonderful way for people to get involved in collecting important scientific information, as well as learn about bat behaviour” says biologist Mandy Kellner, coordinator of the BC Community Bat Program. Volunteers wait outside a known roost site, such as a bat-house, barn, bridge or attic, and count bats as they fly out at twilight. They record the final number along with basic information on weather conditions. Ideally, 1 - 2 counts are done between June 1 and 21 before pups are born, and 1 - 2 more between July 11 and August 5 when pups are flying.  

“We know relatively little about bats in BC, including basic information on population numbers” continuesKellner. “This information is more valuable than ever, particularly if it is collected annually. If people want to get involved but don’t have a roost site on their property, we will try to match them with a roost site nearby.”

Funded by the Habitat Conservation Trust Foundation, the Forest Enhancement Society of BC, and the Habitat Stewardship Program, ThINC and with support of the BC Conservation Foundation and the Province of BC, the BC Community Bat Program provides information for people dealing with bat issues on their property or who have questions about how to attract bats.

To find out more about bat counts or white-nose syndrome, to report a dead bat, or to get assistance dealing with bat issues, visit www.bcbats.ca or call 1-855-9BC-BATS. 

On Thetis Island call Rob @ 250-246-1547 or email – rmwelsh@telus.net

jollityFARM - Pre-order Strawberries & Salad

Open Saturday 10am-1pm

Place your order for the yummiest, hand selected ripe strawberries from our friends at Gobind Farm.

$6/punnet or $65/flat of 12

Pre-order Jollity Salad greens for Saturday harvest. $5/bag.

Contract Opportunity - Thetis island Local Trust Committee

A notice is posted for a Minute Taker for the Thetis Island Local Trust Committee

Applicants can review the terms of our standard minute taking contract at

http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca/connect/bid-opportunities/

 For more information please

contact Penny Hawley at 250-247-2063.

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to: phawley@islandstrust.bc.ca.

Applications will be received until June 30, 2019.

Microwave for Sale

Microwave for sale ($40)

Used, in good condition, with turntable. 700 watts/0.7 cubic ft/white

$80 new--see specs at

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Royal-Sovereign-0-7-cu-ft-Countertop-Microwave-in-White-RMW700-20W/301854882

Contact Virginia or Jonathan at vjvclue@gmail.com

Annual Cemetery Clean-up

Tuesday 11th of June, 9 a.m. till noon

Please join us for our annual clean up of the Thetis Island Cemetery. We will be mostly working on eradicating the blackberries, as well as some general tidying up. Please bring gloves, garden shears and any other gardening tools you might think will come in handy. Don't forget your hat and water! 

For any questions please contact Suzanne at 250-246-9965

TCTP: Contribution to Cell Tower Discussion: Arthur Gooding

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TCTP: Contribution to the Discussion: Tim French

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