Last Weekend's ThINC Walk for the Earth

Here are some photos from April 18th's Thetis Island walk, sponsored by ThINC.

~ to view the full gallery, click here.

2015 Visitors Guide Available

The 2015 Visitors Guides are here.  If you have a B&B or other business on Thetis and would like copies to give your customers please call Carol Swann at 250-246-3699 and we will get you some.

Telegraph Harbour Bistro ~ Mother's Day Breakfast/Brunch

Sunday May 10, 2015 ~ 8AM – 12Noon ~ Reservations Appreciated 

In celebration of Mother’s Day the Bistro will be offering the following French Toast Specials:

1) Berry Fruit Compote & shaved white chocolate

2) Bacon with melted goats cheese & toasted walnuts

3) Traditional French toast dusted with icing sugar & served with fresh fruit

Includes coffee & or Tea

Price: $15.50 + tx

Bistro French Toast: Brioche bread dipped in cinnamon & vanilla egg ~ sautéed in butter with your choice of one of the above.

We will also be serving our regular Breakfast Menu

Thank you.

Your Hosts Tara, Ron & Kevin

(250) 246-9511

Trailer Wanted

Looking for 24ft plus trailer in fair shape - planning on using to live in - please  email

been.there.twice@hotmail.com or

tkstubs123@gmail.com

Free: Base Cabinet

48” long x 24” wide x 36” high with two (mismatched) doors and one drawer.  Green formica top.

Contact Rodney Badger at rabadger@mac.com for details. 

For Sale: Wood Heating Stove & BBQ

Wood Stove:

Model 200 by Harber Mfg Ltd of Vernon. BC.  ULC listed.

Overall dimensions: 32” L x 19” W x 31” H Firebox is 23” long. Takes 6” stovepipe.

A bit rusty, but otherwise in great shape. $150

BBQ:

Charmglow stainless steel gas barbecue Model 810-7430F from Home Depot

Four main burners plus one side burner at 12,000 BTUs each. Electronic ignition.

Overall dimensions: 56” L x 48” H x 24” D. Comes with a partially filled propane bottle.  Looks good; works well.

$125

Contact Rodney Badger at rabadger@mac.com for details. 

Leaders of Tomorrow Awards ~ Cowichan

On Friday April 17th, four young members of our community were recipients of Leaders of Tomorrow Awards. The LoT Awards recognize "outstanding contributions to community through volunteer service".

The program was established to encourage and promote philanthropic giving and volunteerism in our children and young people. All nominees receive an award of recognition within 4 age groups at the annual awards ceremony (it is inclusive, no winners and losers).

The Thetis nominees for 2015: O'Carra Rogers, Solomon Rogers, Katia Bannister, Jacob Frankel (little Kingsley Rogers is also in the photo as an aspiring LoT for future!). Anyone can nominate and it involves filling in a form that asks what is it that makes the nominee stand out among peers in their giving and what have they participated in. "Everyone is a winner" is the idea.

Jacob volunteers with the fire department and tutors peers.

Katia transforms her passion for dance and her belief in social justice into several fundraising efforts.

Sol and O'Carra volunteer for Neighbourhood House in Chemainus every Thursday afternoon. They typically sort clothes for the Friday Free Store but occasionally help with other tasks as needed.

Sol and O'Carra are proud of the work they do and love helping other people. Both also take part in donating to  local food banks, cleaning garbage from public spaces and helping with annual shoreline and river clean ups.

One nominee from each age group is drawn in a random draw and given a cheque for $100 o donate to a local charity of their choice. Katia Bannister was drawn and she chose to give to the Burchell Aquisition project of ThINC so Vicki Walker attended to accept the cheque on behalf of ThINC.

Jacob Frankel, Kingsley Rogers, Katia Bannister, O'Carra Rogers, Vicki Walker, & Sol Rogers

Anne-Marie Koeppen - organizer, Katia Bannister - recipient, and Vickie Walker - ThINC

Free Hot Water Tank

John Wood Pro Series 184 litre hot water tank about 10 years old. It was working fine when we did the renovation in 2013.

Phone Rodney at 250 246 4303

Camera Club ~ Thursday, April 30th

The next camera club meeting is Thursday April 30th, 7.00pm in the library at Forbes Hall.

Everyone welcome,

Carol Sowerby

Thetis Island Improvement District AGM ~ Notice of Meeting

The Annual General Meeting of the Thetis Island Improvement District will be held

10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Forbes Community Hall, Thetis Island, BC 

This public meeting is to receive the audited financial statements for 2014, to report on the operations of the Fire Department, the Improvement District, related issues, and whatever other items of business may be raised.  There will be a nomination and an election to fill 4 positions of trustee, the term of office is three years.

Signed:  Keith Rush

Acting Chair, Thetis Island Improvement District

Mother's Day Picnic

ThINC is organizing a picnic to Valdez Island on Mother's Day-Sunday May 10- aboard the Grail Dancer. As this is a fundraiser, we are suggesting a donation of $30-$50 /person. BYO lunch and life jacket.

There is only space for 12 people, so sign up early to avoid disappointment.

Sue French will be handling reservations for the Mother's day picnic.

Her email is : zuzu416@gmail.com

and her phone number is : 250-416-0373

Leave a message if she's unable to take your call

Ride from Denman Island ferry in Fanny Bay to Thetis Island Needed

My friend and writer John Gilmore is looking for a ride from Denman Island ferry in Fanny Bay to Thetis Island on on April 25- 26 or 27.

Please let him know at john.gilmore@mykolab.com   

Thanks, Gary Geddes