Happenings at the Library - June 11

The CMESS Grades 7-9 Return from trip

The CMESS grades 7-9 have just returned from a great 3 day canoe trip on Quadra Island.  The 9 students enjoyed perfect weather conditions and had a lot of fun and exercise.  Once again our kids are lucky to experience activities they might otherwise miss, thanks to the Nootka Sound Outdoor Program.

Andrea, Audrey, Liz and Robert, photo by Phil Parkes

 

Epicure party at the Over 50 Club

On June 7th at 7 pm, the Tahsis Seniors Society is hosting an Epicure tasting party at the club room at CMESS.  All are welcome!

Last night I cracked open my new "Oh Canada" dry glase spice mix and put it on my chicken.  It has a delicious maple garlic flavor!  I'm looking forward to browsing the catalogue again.

Author RJ McMillen reading in Tahsis

On Wednesday June 17th, from 2 pm until 4 pm, Author RJ MacMillen will be reading from her new book, "Black Tide Rising"' the second Dan Connor mystery set in Nootka Sound.

Tahsis Time Grill is hosting this free event, RSVP (by June 10th) to the restaurant at (250) 934-6455.  RSVPing is a good idea if you want copies of the books reserved.  The first book "Dark Moon Rising is available at Tahsis Time Grill now and the new book will be available to purchase at the reading.

New Lifeguards

Congratulations to Sarah, Emily, Sam, Alyssa, Kaitlynn and Barb for completing the National Lifeguard Service pool course!  You all worked very hard for this!

Free Community Barbeque

The Tahsis Seniors Society is putting on a free community barbeque on
 Sunday, May 31st at 2 pm. 

Everyone in town is welcome, all ages, to the over 50 club room at south end of CMESS. 

Hamburgers and Hotdogs are on the menu, and the community is invited to check out the new upgrades to the Seniors Room thanks to the New Horizons for Seniors Federal Government grant. 

The North Island Hospitals Project

The North Island Hospitals Project will be in Tahsis on Jun 8^th to do a community presentation to share project updates and answer questions that community members might have related to the new hospitals.

Fire Destroys Tahsis Christian Church

I was away this past weekend when a fire destroyed the Tahsis Christian Church, an iconic community building in Tahsis, on the inlet.  No one was seriously hurt.  Thanks to the Tahsis Volunteer Firefighters, together with several community members, the fire, which threatened to spread to the neighbouring houses up  the hill, was contained and extinguished.

Being married to a firefighter, I can attest to the incredible sense of community spirit and responsibility that these people take to heart as they work hard to keep us safe and sound.

Here is the article in the Gold River Record, written by Lori Bennett, who first saw the flames and called it in.

Photo by Corinne V.

  



     

Fiesta Night at CMESS

Over the Spring break this year, 8 of our high school students traveled with their principal Glyn and parent volunteer Tia to Merida, Mexico for a service trip with lots of fun and educational activities.

Today, the kids and Glyn hosted an amazing event at the school, serving a traditional Yucatan meal to 30 community members and during dinner there were 2 slide shows.  Kaitlyn spoke about all the different foods and meals they enjoyed, and Glyn gave the audience the information about all the sites they visited and work they did.

Andie chopping habaneros for the sauce

Lexi adding the finishing touches to chicken tostadas

Local potter Elsie Horvath donated 30 hand crafted bowls to help support the fundraising for this trip, and the people who bought tickets got to pick out their favourite bowl on display to use during the feast, and then take it home.

Each bowl from Tree to Sea Pottery (Elsie Horvath) was unique and had an individual phrase engraved on the bottom.  There was a hot pepper motif glazed in each bowl too, to symbolize this trip. 

 

Our community has supported the school fundraising efforts to an incredible degree.  Like Glyn pointed out, we have asked a lot, and people have given generously over and over.  This particular trip has been a valuable addition to the students' education.

 

Keith

   

Thank you everyone!

 

Esperanza Ministries Summer Camp 2015

Happy Victoria Day!

Today over 25 of us met in the community garden for a society meeting, then a lovely outdoor concert by the local "Twang Gang" followed by a delicious pot luck and weiner roast.  Thank you to all who have made out garden such a great place this spring, it looks beautiful and full of promise for the growing season!

Twang Gang Songs

Twang Gang songs

Pretty chives

Enjoying the music

A great meal, as always

All kinds of gorgeous food including local salmon and salad greens picked fresh

Gaia and Jeannie

Karma

Cookie

Darrell

Mo and Jean

Perfect weather

Juanita and Jean checking out Silvie's kale forest

Interested in Tahsis Real Estate?

Here's a great new website for Harmony Nielsen, who works with Royal LePage:  tahsishomes.ca

Photo by Ronald Taylor

New Tahsis Business

One of the great things about living and working in this part of the world is the view.  Our rugged, wild coast, our forests and waterfalls, mountains and rivers, and always the horizon of the ocean, which seems to be beautiful in a different way every time you look at it.  If you are patient, you can see all kinds of animals and birds in amongst the scenery.

Tahsis artist Susan Felhouser has started a new business based on her excellent ability to capture all these things with her photography.  Her friends have been enjoying her photos for years, and now she's sharing her skills in an online business.  Check out her website:  Susan Felhouser Photography       

Steak Night is Back!

New Tahsis Senior's Society Executive

Congratulations to the Tahsis Senior's Society as they go forward after the Annual General Meeting that was held on May 7, 2015.  This is a busy group that is building a large social network for people over 50 in our community, with a club room open several times a week at CMESS.   

Official New (and returning) Executive:

President:  Bill Carpenter

Vice-President:  Lucille Collins

Secretary:  Val Eldridge

Treasurer:  Liz Beaupre

Director:  Carol Finnie

To contact the Tahsis Senior's Society, 

call Bill at (250) 934-6388 or email:  william.carpenter@outlook.com

Broom Busters in Tahsis

Some of our Tahsis residents have been very busy volunteering to go "broom busting" or trying to combat the invasive species of plant called Scotch Broom.  For more information on cutting broom, try this website:  Broombusters.

Hats off to Kathy Bellanger, a local village council member who is one of our main broombusters, along with Richard I., Battista B., Jim H., Bill D., Mogens M., Steve, Don B., Rick B., Paul K., Cynthia C., and Liz B.

Thank you!

Battista tending the fires of burning broom. 

   

Excellent Mother's Day Brunch

In honour of Mother's Day, my family took me to the Conuma Grill at Moutcha Bay Resort for brunch.  What a treat!  I am so happy that this place has just opened for the 2015 season.  I've enjoyed lunch and dinner there a couple of times over the past couple of years, but this was my first brunch.

My salmon and scallops in phyllo came with a lemony cream sauce with capers

Gareth wanted sauce on the side

Rosemary roasted baby potatoes were tasty too

I ordered baked salmon and scallops in phyllo and enjoyed every bite.  At our table the steak and eggs, avocado and smoked salmon eggs benedict and pecan maple waffles with strawberries and cream were all fabulous also.

Moutcha Bay is a beautiful resort with a lovely view, just a quick 20 minute drive from Tahsis.

Sitting at the next table were a couple of the nicest moms in Tahsis, Val and her daughter-in-law, Allison.  So nice to see the boys spoiling you two.

    

Delicious Tasting Party

The Epicure Tasting Party was successful and delicious.  All of us were ordering a few treats to cook with.  As Fern commented, "it's time for a change" and we will all enjoy fresh new dishes this summer.  We all especially enjoyed the souvlaki seasoning on beautiful local Tahsis prawns.  To check out the catalogue, or to order, call Aubrey at (250) 934-7602

There is another Epicure Party coming up in June, and I will post details closer to the date, for those who missed out on this go round.

     

Epicure Tasting Party

Today Aubrey is hosting an Epicure tasting party, and will have Epicure products available to order.

Join us in the school kitchen from 1 pm to 3 pm for some snacks and to browse the new spring/summer Epicure catalogue!  There are all kinds of spices and flavourings, kitchen tools and many new products.

 

Another Cougar Shot

Last night another cougar attacked a small dog and killed it in the town site.  Conservation officers were able to come in right away and track it, and the cougar was shot.  It's sad to lose a dog or cat in this violent way and i hope this is the last incident, after several house cats have been killed and now this one dog was killed also.   

2015 Tahsis Days Meeting

If you are interested in being involved in Tahsis Days this summer, please come out and share your ideas!

2015 Tahsis Days Stakeholders Meeting

Tuesday May 12

7:00 pm at the Recreation Centre

Topics of Discussion:

Creating a 2015 Tahsis Days commitee

Choosing a theme

Event ideas, and scheduling events

Improvements from last year

Assigning/recruiting event volunteers

The Saskatchewan River Pirates Tahsis Days 2010

getting pelted with water balloons at the bridge during the raft race, Tahsis Days 2010

Slugfest during Tahsis Days 2011 at the community garden

New Tahsis Phone Books

The new Tahsis Phone books are now available at Tahsis Building Supply for $3.  Thanks to the Tahsis Christian Church for putting out this handy booklet! 

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Special Mother's Day Event at Westview Marina

Welcome back to Tahsis, John and Cathy Falavolito, owners of Westview Marina.  It's also great to see the new staff and the returning staff again!  The Marina brings so many visitors to Tahsis with all the incredible fishing/eco-touring services they provide, but we locals enjoy our burgers and pints down by the water too!  To kick off the 2015 season, the Westview Marina Grillhouse Restaurant is putting on a special meal for Mother's Day, this Sunday, May 10th starting at 5 pm.

After that, starting Monday May 11th, the Marina Grillhouse Restaurant will be open for lunch and dinner, 7 days a week, from noon - 8 pm. 
 

 

Tahsis Days Theme Ideas

Tahsis Days:  3 fun filled days of events for all ages, the 3rd weekend in July every year.  Time to start planning!   

If you have any ideas for a fun and interesting Tahsis Days Theme, please share it at the Tahsis Building Supply, the Tahsis Supermarket or the Rec. Centre.  Each location has a tin by the counter for submissions.  We have had some great themes in the past few years, such as "Under the Sea", "Happy Birthday Tahsis", "The Wild West Coast", "Bull of the Woodstock", and "Holiday Celebrations".

Some of the Tahsis Days events can be enhanced with a theme, such as the 60's dance during the "Bull of the Woodstock" theme, or the Chili Cookoff during the "Wild West Coast" theme.  The annual parade lends itself well to fun themes too.    

Gareth as Poseidon for the Under the Sea themed parade

Santa and the Easter Bunny showed up for the Holiday Celebrations parade

During the Bull of the Woodstock parade, the Tahsis Community Garden took 1st place for their Flower Power float

Happy Birthday Tahsis from the ambulance crew

Please submit your ideas soon, since the Village is only collecting them until May 11th.  Put in as many ideas as you like!