Trust Council Agenda ~ June 2017

The June 2017 Trust Council Agenda Package is now available for viewing.

Please click the below link and select June 20 to access the Agenda Cover, Schedule and Full Package of materials.

http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca/trust-council/council-meetings.aspx

TIVFD Auxiliary

Nature House Grand Opening

Nature House Grand Opening

July 1 & 2

At The Portal (former Camp Columbia) -- Watch for sign on North Cove Road

July 1 

11am - 4pm: Open House

Come and visit the nature house, do some nature crafts, and view some of the local marine wildlife in our new Seaquarium!

July 2

1pm - 5pm: Open House

1pm: Potluck Picnic Lunch

Help us celebrate the opening of the Nature House by bringing your favourite dish to share! Be sure to bring your own plates, utensils, and something to sit on! 

2:30pm: Scuba Diving Demonstration by Andy Lamb and Peter Luckham

Andy and Peter will be diving into the waters off of Thetis Island and getting creatures to inhabit our new Seaquarium! 

2:30pm: Snorkelling -- $10

Come and see what is lurking off the waters off Thetis Island by doing a guided snorkelling tour from the beaches of The Portal. Limited snorkelling equipment is available. Please bring your own if possible

Homework for TIRRA AGM - June 22nd

RE: Solid Waste Management Committee, Requesting GM Approval SWMC Terms of Reference, June 22nd, TIRRA GM

At our June 22nd, TIRRA GM, your TISWM Committee will be requesting your approval of a proposed Motion to; "Accept the SWMC Terms of Reference Statement" (ToR). Our hope is, you will have read this information on-line prior to the meeting. By doing so, we can save time, paper and a bit of energy at the General Meeting, which begins at 7PM. You can access this information by clicking here.   

You can also go to GOOGLE and type in; Thetis Island Solid Waste Committee, Terms of Reference. 

A VERY SPECIAL NOTE OF THANKS: Deepest appreciation to Stephanie Cottell and Vicki Walker, past Co-Chairs of our TISWMC. Stephanie and Vicki gave a tremendous amount of time, energy, commitment, and yes, creativity, into the successful development of our Solid Waste/Garbage (essential) Service, and to our community as a whole.

Thank you for your on-going support!

TISWMC

If you are in need of further information, prior to our GM, please feel free to call: 250-246-2099 

Rex Heeney

Hello Thetis Islanders,

I'm sending this note to let you know that my father, Rex Heeney died early on Wednesday afternoon.  Some of you may remember dad;  he lived with my mum (Mary, who pre-deceased him by five years) at Pilkey Point up until the end of 1998.

Both my parents loved their time on Thetis.  They formed many enduring friendships while there, and my dad served for a number of years with the volunteer fire department.

My brothers and sisters are still gathering in Duncan, (their home since leaving Thetis), so no plans have yet been made for a remembrance gathering for Rex.  I will send another post to this address when we know more.

Sincerely,

Adam Heeney

Take the Loop

Good Morning! Don’t forget to take the loop to markets today!

Boat for Sale

For Sale: 10ft Misty River Aluminum boat. $450.00 OBO

Call Bill@ 604-240-1798

Kids with Bikes on Our Roads

Hello Islanders! Thetis Elementary School wishes to let our community know that from June 6th-June 21 our young students will be participating in a bicycle skills and safety program.

Most of the training will take place on Tuesday and Thursday mornings (approximately 10-11:30 am) at the following locations: On June 6th and 8th the students will be using the school and community centre grounds. On June 13th and 15th the students will be using Capernwray property so they will briefly be on the roads between the school and Caperwray.

On June 21st (Wed) morning (approximately 10am-noon) there will be a "family ride" with many adults and youngsters on bikes riding parade style. The route will begin and end at the school, with bikers traveling north on North Cove Rd, left on Forbes Rd, left on St Mary's Rd to Capernwray and then back to the school via the trails to North Cove Rd.

The school community with aid of the TIVFD will do our best to have signage and traffic cones marking our route and drawing attention to our kids on bikes. The RCMP Ladysmith Detachment has been informed of our plans and invited over for June 21st. We thank you in advance for your patience and we ask for your extra caution in driving in these areas on these dates for the safety of all as we learn to share the road.

Feel free to contact a school staff member (250-246-9632) or parent Kelly Bannister (250-246-9753) with any questions or concerns. Thank you!

Campfire Permits ~ Online Only

If you require a fire permit for camp fires, or other means, please  make your application online.  The Solid Waste Site and our volunteers are dealing with heavy volumes this time of year, and will no longer be able to issue fire permits.

We are also in need of more volunteers during these next very busy months. If you can spare just a couple of hours a week we would appreciate deeply  it.

Thank You,

Steve Frankel, Chair

TISWMC

Galiano Island Playground

There is a contest by BCAA to give $100,000 towards a new school playground. The school on Galiano Island is in the final round of top 10 candidates and is hoping to be a winner. Those of us involved in getting the new school playground here on Thetis a few years will know how hard it is to raise that money on a small Island and how important a proper school playground is to the lives of our kids. Please consider taking 10 seconds of your time to place your vote at the following link and make a difference for our neighbours on Galiano. Thank you!

https://www.bcaaplayhere.com/space/544bea68-9be5-5c3f-a788-cca9cbfc3f11

Canada Day Sail Past & Water-Balloon Fight

Hello to all you lovers of sun and summertime fun.

Just want to let everyone know that the Canada Day sail past and the waterballoon fight are on again this year!

For everyone that would like to join in the frolicking, the boats will be leaving Thetis Island Marina at about 1:30 pm, so fill your balloons and see how good your throwing arm is!

Also on Canada day (with the good graces of Mr. Don Hunter) there will be a potluck dinner and live music at Hunters Beach, so whip up your favourite potluck dish and come join us for all the yummy creations!...dinner will be around 6:30 pm.

All musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments and join in with all the other talented folk that come to the beach for this excellent day! 

On a side note...we ask that no glass be brought to the beach...too many bare feet running around.

Hope to see you all there!...and if you can't join us,I hope you have a wonderful day where ever you are!!!

Thanks for your time,

Cat :)

Henny Look ~ Contact Info

Henny Mook

250-245-4183

101 - 1211 Cloke Road

La Rosa Gardens

Ladysmith

BC V9G 2B6

Take care

Mary Forbes