Linkedin Virus

We’ve recently received 3 invitations from Thetis Islanders to connect with them on Linkedin which is a professional social network.  We ignored the invitations because we aren’t interested in joining Linkedin.  It turns out, however, that these may be bogus invitations. 

A Linkedin virus is making the rounds and it was mentioned in Tuesday’s Times-Colonist.  The request looks legitimate and includes Linkedin’s logo.  Please don’t be fooled, though.  In this day and age of more and more sophisticated computer viruses, be very careful of what you might trust.  If you have any doubts about legitimacy, talk to the sender to see if the email is real.

Pat English

BC Ferries Refinement Options

Click here to view schedule refinement options developed by BC Ferries for our route. 

These will also be available on the BC Ferries website on Wednesday February 12th. On their website they will have an online survey that will be used to gauge public preference to the options. Additionally they will be doing a phone survey for the same purpose.  

How much latitude ferries has on these schedules will be determined over the next couple of weeks. 

Any comments please pass them on to any of our FAC members (Sue French, Steve Frankel or Arthur Hunter).

Keith Rush

FAC Chemainus-Thetis-Penelakut

Stephen Hume Article in the Vancouver Sun, on BC Ferries

Click here to read an excellent article by Stephen Hume.

Keith Rush

Seniors' Dinner ~ February 16th

Sunday, February 16th -  Seniors' Dinner

at Forbes Hall. Seating at 5:30 PM

Seniors' 55 and over may each bring two guests.

Make your reservation by Wednesday Feb 12th.

email Gloria Taylor at quackf@telus.net or call her at 250-246-3091---or via a note in the Drop Box - Gloria Box 11-3

Fee paid at the door..$18

Menu

Orange & Beet Salad with Buttermilk Dressing

Dinner Rolls

Guinness Braised Beef (from Lawrence Spring Farm) with Shallots & Mushrooms

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Seasonal Vegetable

Sticky Toffee Pudding Cake with Warm Toffee Sauce & Cream

Pot of Gold Coffee, Tea & Punch

Additionally,"Refreshments will be available" 

Vegetarian meals available - order in advance

Key Found at Boat Launch

Key for GMC found at boat launch… if you lost a key and would like to claim it please call Ron 250 246 9753.

Thank You for Understanding the Village

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the "Building Bridges: Understanding the Village" workshop at Forbes Hall on Feb 6th. The event was a huge success with over 30 community members participating, ranging from youngsters to elders and many in-betweeners.

Kelly Bannister and Arlene Kasting

Thank You for Understanding the Village

Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the "Building Bridges: Understanding the Village" workshop at Forbes Hall on Feb 6th. The event was a huge success with over 30 community members participating, ranging from youngsters to elders and many in-betweeners.

Kelly Bannister and Arlene Kasting

Spanish Lessons with Rosie

Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm ~ Beginning February 12, 2014

In the Pub at Thetis Island Marina

Conversational Spanish for Adults

Beginners Welcome

Cost Is $5.00 Per Class

Almond Blossoms

We brought in some cuttings from our Almond Trees and look what happened!

Gloria Taylor

Helping Hands Needed for Soup's On ~ February 12th

We need an extra couple of people to help with set up, take down, and dishes at Soup's On this coming week. 

10:30AM until 2:30 PM, as our wonderful volunteers from Capernwray are unavailable that day.

If you are willing and able,

please contact Virginia Lamb at 250-246-9770

Pond Safety

Although this cold snap is producing pond ice, it's not safe yet. 

We're at about 1/4" thickness now and an inch of ice supports only 50 Lbs.  We need four full inches of ice to be safe.

Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Department

BC Ferries To Implement Schedule Refinements April 28, 2014

Click here to view an announcement from BC Ferries regarding service level reductions.  This follows up on MoTI Minister Todd Stones announcement yesterday that the service level reductions are going ahead according to their plan.

BC Ferries will be providing local FAC's with draft schedule refinemennts between Friday of this week and Tuesday of next week.  The proposed schedules will be posted on the BC Ferries website on Wednesday February 12th for all to see.  Beginning Monday February 24th until March 14th BC Ferries has committed to meeting with designated community representatives to review sailing schedule refinements only.  We will keep you posted as events unfold.

Regards

Keith Rush

Chemainus-Thetis-Penelakut FAC