Thank You Note

As the beginning of my course approaches, I am both excited and thankful. As of February 11th, 2019 I will be attending college at VIU Cowichan for the next year. During my time there I will develop skills in customer relations, bookkeeping, and computer software applications. 

I first heard of the Applied Business Technology program in my grade 11 year. The course interested me because its the perfect chance for me to use my strengths in math, English, and organization. There is also plenty of room for promotion in the field of business. A certificate in Business Administration will lead to many job opportunities, usually right after graduation. 

Attending school would be difficult if it weren't for all the support I've received. Many thanks to Thetis Island CVRD, Thetis Island Community Fund, and Thetis Island Parents Association. Thank you to everyone who donated and fundraised to make these awards possible. I plan to use the funds to help pay for a computer, textbooks, school fees, and stationery supplies.

Thanks again for your generosity.

Leah Howard

Graduating Class of 2018

Road Crew

A big thank you to Grant Gordon and his road crew for doing such a great job of cleaning up the roads after "The Storm".

Well Done!!

Gloria and Tom

Carpet Underlay

I have approximately 400 sq. ft. of excellent condition, carpet underlay. The underlay is 7 yrs old and was under a carpet in a seldom used loft. Comes with strips of carpet tack edge.

Free and I can deliver.

Elite

elite01@shaw.ca

778-557-6510

Bench Renewal

To those of you worried about the missing bench at Pilkey Point:  

it was removed for repairs and refurbishing and will be returned in time to face our warmer sunsets.

Thetis Island Marina Up-coming Events

Join us on Super Bowl Sunday (Feb 3) for some scrumptious appy specials:

Nachos with pulled pork (Chipotle or BBQ), Pizzas (Meat Lovers, Hawaiian and Vegetarian), Hot Wings and assorted Appies featuring an Appy Platter: hot wings, jalapeño shrimp, dry pork bites, deep fried pickles, fried zucchini, homemade crab cakes with dipping jelly and garnished with fresh carrot and celery...perfect with your favorite brew or bevvy !

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Save the Date - Friday Feb 15 - for a Divine Valentines’ Dinner & Dance.

Chef Ron is creating very special menu for this evening, with entertainment by Robbie Hancock – quiet dinner music followed by after dinner dance music with Robbie and his special guest. More details coming very soon!

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Reservations welcome - Call us at 250-246-3464

Bee Workshop: Preventing Colony Losses

Beekeeping workshop with David MacDonald (provincial bee inspector)

Date: Saturday, February 16, 2019

Time: 10:30am to 1pm

Location: Heneage House at The Portal

This seminar is geared towards people who have done some beekeeping, but beginning beekeepers or bee enthusiasts will also benefit. 

The course is free, but please contact Elisabeth at info@jollityfarm.ca or 250.416.6736 to express interest.

Printed e-Spokes

The printed espokes is in need of volunteer help.

Someone who can print out espokes weekly to our islanders, about 4 residents, who don't have a computer with email.  This does require a printer and takes up about an hour of your time per week. TICF does help with ink and paper.

Please email sjoe.nic@telus.net for more information.

Deadline for Registering Non-domestic Water Wells

Hi folks,

Please be mindful that the March 1, 2019 deadline is approaching for registering non-domestic water wells.

See link to the IT notice: https://mailout.caorda.com/display.php?M=276508&C=f7ba2ab14fe48abd0273ce3652d792ea&S=5339&L=45&N=4876

Huy ch q’a / Thank you

Doug Fenton

Email Hacked

It has come to my attention that my email has been hacked. Please let me know if you receive an email from me that is out of character - especially if it is attached to a previous email message. I have since changed the password.

Cathy Yeomans

Tai Chi Classes

Tai Chi beginner classes start on Monday February 4th 10.30 - Noon at

Forbes Hall.

Registration at 10.00am.

Tai Chi helps balance, flexibility and calms the mind; moving

meditation.

For more info: www.taoist.org 

Carol Sowerby 250 246 4042

Camera Club

Camera Club will meet this Thursday 31st January 7pm in the library.

Everyone welcome

2019 BC Parks Student Ranger Program

·        The 2019 Student Ranger Program Objectives

·        Requirements for the 2019 Season

·        2019 Student Ranger Crews

·        Student Ranger Regional Projects

·        Link to Job Posting

·        Additional Resources

BC Parks within the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy has created the 2018-2019 BC Parks Student Ranger Program to promote outdoor youth employment opportunities across the province. Students studying and/or interested in pursuing future studies or employment in a related field are encouraged to apply.

Applications are now being accepted for student ranger crew member and student ranger crew lead positions. The competitions close on February 24, 2019.

For the 2019 season, 12 crews of four student rangers will work in regions throughout the province, including Prince George, Fort St. John, Terrace, Bella Coola, Williams Lake, Manning Park, Cranbrook, Kamloops, Victoria (Goldstream Provincial Park), Black Creek (Miracle Beach Provincial Park), North Vancouver (Mount Seymour Provincial Park) and Sechelt (Porpoise Bay Provincial Park). Crew lead positions begin May 13 and crew members begin May 26, wrapping on August 30.

The Student Ranger Program has been made possible by funding from the BC Parks Licence Plate Program and a 50% wage-match from the Federal Government's Summer Work Experience - Green Jobs in Green Spaces Work Experience Program. BC Parks would further like to recognize the contributions of its partners Project Learning Tree Canada and Canadian Parks Council.