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

Outboard Spring Tune-up

With spring just around the corner, don’t let the boating season sneak up on you!

We can get you headed in the right direction with our spring tune-up. 

What's included: 

• Engine oil/filter change

• Replacement of gear lube

• Inspection of primary fuel filters

• Greasing of all lubricant points

• Replacement of spark plugs

• Inspection of thermostat (saltwater)

• Lubrication of propeller shaft splines

• Inspection of all electrical connections

• Engine operating temperature check

• Engine compression check

• Checking of accessory belt for wear/damage

• Inspection of corrosion control anodes

• Inspection of fuel lines, primer bulb andtank for leaks

• Carb adjustment check

• Checking of prop for nicks & bends

Contact us for details!

travis@redrockmarine.ca

Check us out on FB:

http://www.facebook.com/Thetisisland/

For Sale

New Bose wireless ear buds (Black) with charging case- used once $50

Skull candy blue tooth headphones $20.00

i pad Mini with case $50.00

i pad Shuffle (With box) Touch screen $50.00

Sony DSC HX-100 Camera (with charger) $125.00

Small Sony digital camera $35.00 (3) with cases 

250 252 0699 - Chris

Freighter Anchorages - Notice to Residents

Please note that the freighter anchorages are full these days due to protestors blocking access to Deltaport. Once the protestors leave, the anchorages will remain stacked until the backlog is cleared. 

Robert Spencer

Marbles Wanted

I am looking to borrow (or purchase) 50-100 marbles for a project.

Maybe you could purchase some in Duncan or Nanaimo for me?

Need them by Saturday.

Thanks

Joël

613-883-6746

Joel@joeldelaquis.com

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