May 8 Wildfire News

Click here to view pdf.  Have a look on Page 3's Margin!  Kudos to TIVFD for keeping us on our toes :)

Carpenter Position Available on Thetis

This is a summer position helping me with various projects on my property on Thetis.  These include shingling a garage, replacing ceilings in 2 houses, laying 3000 square feet of hardwood and tile, painting, and dock and deck repairs.

I have regularly hired students for similar work over the last 10 years.  I have all the tools and supplies on-site.

The plan is that we would work together on each project. The pay is $15 an hour to you as a contractor. My initial thought is to work about 6 hours per day, 5 days per week.  The work could continue through September. 

If this interests you, please send your résumé to Gerry Taft gftaft@yahoo.ca 

Pender Imagines an Age-Friendly Community

Here is a link to information on Pender's work to be an "Age-Friendly" Island

http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca/media/314201/newsmay82015Penderagefriendly.pdf

International Low Tide day & Cowichan Land Trust's 20th Anniversary Party

Saturday May 16th  9:30AM

Beach clean-up, meet at Hecate Park for assignments

Families meet at Kil-Pah-Las Beach for fun marine science

12:00 noon

Everyone meets at Hecate Park

Lunch, music, and birthday cake for Cowichan Land Trust's 20th Anniversary 

For more information

http://www.cowichanestuary.ca/low-tide-day/

We hope to see you there! 

Ann Eriksson, ThINC

Yard Waste / Incinerator Fire Ban

Yard Waste and Incinerator Fires will not be permitted after May 15th.

Evening campfires of regulation size will still be permitted. Permits are available on-line at www.thetisislandfire.ca and allow 24 hours for the permit to be processed, or at the waste recycling centre on Wednesdays and Saturdays from Andy Lamb or Vicki Walker.  Also available at the firehall on Wednesday evenings from 6:45 to 7:30 pm.  

TIVFD

Services Offered !

Hello Thetis!

My name is Léa,  I have been a french wwoofer at the Jollity Farm since January.

I love being exposed to many cultures, and develop a strong interest in learning more about the world around me and the people it holds...So that I truly enjoy living on Thetis ;) 

I offer several services:

•   Household service 

•   French tutoring 

•   Home child caring 

•   Gardening

Don't hesitate to message me: lea.gautheron@live.fr

A bientôt,

Lea

Islands Trust News Release ~ Gabriola OCP Completed

Please find a news release re: Gabriola Island Official Plan, Land Use Bylaw Review Complete which can be accessed through our website at http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca/media/313924/newsmay72015gabriola.pdf

Pamela Hafey 

Communications Specialist 

Islands Trust, #200 1627 Fort Street, Victoria, B.C. V8R 1H8

www.islandstrust.bc.ca

Thetis Island Marina Regatta Weekend ~

Registration for event:

http://www.thetisisland.com/recreation-events/regatta.htm

jollity FARM ~ Opens for the Season

Open every Saturday beginning May 9

9:30am to 1:30pm

Flower and Plant Sale + Heirloom Tomato Starts

*Everything grown organically, from seed! Many rare and heirloom varieties available!

www.jollityfarm.ca

https://www.facebook.com/jollityfarms

Message from Chemainus Secondary School

Annual Chemainus Secondary School's Grade 12 Graduation Parade!

Each year the Graduating Class of CSS organizes and participates in a Graduation Parade in Chemainus

The Date: Friday, May 15th

The Time: 5:00 PM

Location: Water Wheel Park (Parade begins there)

Congratulations to ALL the Graduates and to the graduating students of Thetis Island!

On Behalf of CSS and the Graduating Class of 2015

More Break Ins have been reported ~

Espokes received information, in response to Hortensia's recent post, of similar breakins inland, not just on the water. No damage during entry reported.  Again the pattern of alcohol and small household items taken. 

We recomment that everyone file reports with the RCMP to establish the pattern of activity. 

Be aware of activity around your neighbour's homes and cabins.

Mothers Day Sail is Full

With a dozen people signed up the Grail Dancer trip on Sunday, May 10, the boat is full. Wishing everyone a very special Mother's Day!

Sue French

... for ThINC