MLA and MP Visit – Today Saturday, September 26th

Both MLA Deborah Toporowski and MP Jeff Kibble will be coming to Thetis Island this upcoming Saturday September 26th.

Since our guests will arrive at different times, the event agenda is as follows:

Forbes Hall 2:00 to 4:30 pm Forbes Hall
2-3 pm: Meet and greet with MLA Debra Toporowski
3- 4:30 pm: Question and answer event with both MLA Debra Toporowski and MP Jeff Kibble
4:30 pm: Meet and greet with guests (until they leave for the ferry)
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns.

David Reay

Notice of Thetis Community Assembly – Monday, September 28th – 7:00 pm – Forbes Hall

All members of the public are encouraged to attend the Community Assembly.  With representatives from most island organizations, and an agenda of updates and discussions on current concerns and issues, it always proves to be an informative and interesting meeting.  

Territorial Acknowledgement – we ask that one of the speakers acknowledge the territory on which we are gathered, at each Assembly. Please contact Ann or Peter ahead of the meeting.

A Note-taker is still needed for the meeting – please contact Ann if you will do this task.

Ann Dickie and Peter Luckham (Standing in for Keith Rush)

Co-Facilitators, Thetis Community Assembly

Link to Agenda

Fire Danger Drops Dramatically

Saturday morning we are dropping to MODERATE fire danger, thanks to that generous rainfall and the overnight moisture recovery. High Hazard Activities are no longer restricted but caution with sparks and flame should still be maintained.

No yard waste or burn barrel burning at this time.

Permits for evening campfires are available.

Please check your spark screen and chimney for creosote buildup before we get into woodstove heating season.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Friends of Furries Adoptables

Friends of Furries is looking for new homes for a few animals and hoping that Thetis and friends may be looking for new furry friends.

Miss Mew is a 9yr old female long haired kitty. She has lived with kids, other cats and a dog, but would prefer a quieter home in her senior years. She would probably be fine with another cat but definitely does not want to share her home with a dog. She would be fine as an inside only cat.

Sebastian is a 5yr old short haired kitty. He's looking for lots of love and snuggles and would likely be fine in a home with other agreeable cats and maybe a cat savvy dog. He likes to go outside and would be fine in a busier home.

Temporary winter vacation home for the Spice Goats needed! Scary, Sporty, Baby and Ginger are looking for a dryer spot with cover for the cold and wet months so we're looking for a property with a vacant shed, stall or barn - just something sturdy and dry with space for a small, fenced paddock. During their vaycay, we will continue to help care for them, pay for their supplies and put up temporary fence panels if needed. They are not good about paying rent on time, but would be happy to help clear salal or blackberries during their stay.

Please email friendsoffurries@gmail.com for more info!

Goosey Gander Shop open Saturday and Sunday 10 to 4

A huge boxful of DVDs has arrived in the Shop, 125 to be exact.

Speaking of numbers, the countdown to 5000 items sold is getting VERY close… 4975 as of last Sunday.

Other special items to come in are two brand new in the box cedar Muskoka chair kits, a National Geographic rock tumbler, a smores maker, several driveway marker stakes, a restaurant size wooden pepper grinder with matching saltshaker, a Calphalon double boiler with steamer, and some really nice frying pans.

The best part is that every one of the items listed above will have their sales proceeds generously donated by the vendor to the hugely deserving Thetis Island Fire Department.
Hope to see you at the Shop.

Thank you,
Nan Beals

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Open today from 10-1

Salad greens
Arugula
Herbs - cilantro, parsley and dill
Beets
Turnips
Carrots
Winter squash
Corn
Tomatoes
Cucumbers
Beans
Kale
Chard
Mustard greens
Sprouts
Zucchini
Garlic
Peppers
Spring onions
Potatoes

Some extra True Grain bread and bagels also available.

With thanks,
Jollity Farmers

Thank you, Thetis Island!

Thank you to everyone who donated their country Grocer receipts, Rodney brought them in last week and we have tallied them and they have been submitted to Country Grocer for a total of $500.

Well done!

Emily Holmes
Harvest House Food Bank
http://chemainusharvesthouse.com/

Sunday Church

The speaker this Sunday the 27th is Wayne Lee.
The life of Job, James ch 1:12-17.

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.
Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144

Blue Cottage Bread

Available today at Telegraph Harbour Marina Cafe at 9AM

HONEY SOURDOUGH. Slow cold fermented, unbleached flour, Canadian honey

SUNFLOWER FLAX PUMPKIN SEED LOAF. yeast leavened sandwich loaf with a touch of molasses

Thanks for your support.

Tracy

Ken Hunter for Islands Trust

Hello everyone,

My name is Ken Hunter. I am putting my name forward for a third term as trustee. I have really enjoyed the privilege of serving Thetis Islanders and working with many of you to solve problems as they arise. My duty as a trustee has always been to put the interests of Thetis Islanders first. I believe we can “preserve and protect” what we have without unnecessary rules or by making changes solely for the sake of change.

I have lived on Thetis for most of my life. I started my working life as a logger and mill worker (when that was fashionable) then switched to carpentry and then self-employed building contractor. I also spent six years as an air traffic controller and three years as an assistant and editor for an adjudicator in the residential school abuse cases.

Looking back, I was 23 years old when the Trust came into existence in 1974. It was 100% funded then by the provincial government and continued for the following 20 years. Fast forward to this year where the budget is $11.8 million, of which, 85% is paid for by your property tax. It is my view that the province should be funding a greater portion of the Trust that they created.

I am asking for your support for the upcoming term. I will do my best with your help to keep Thetis the same great place it has always been and still is today, while continuing to bring a conscientious voice to Trust Council on your behalf. I am at 299 words so must stop.

I look forward to hearing from you with questions, comments or complaints by phone at 250-210-1498 or by email at kehunter@islandstrust.bc.ca

Sincerely, and with respect,
Ken Hunter

Still at Extreme

Despite that bit of wetness overnight, we are still at EXTREME Danger Class. Please continue to be very careful with your evening campfires and make sure you have a spark arrester on your chimney.

Now is a good time to have your chimney cleaned for the winter woodstove heating season.

The out of control wildfire above Sooke these past few days has already been determined to be human caused.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck
Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept.

Radon Information and Tester Loaner Program Launch

October 1st, 11 am at Forbes Hall

Angela Eyekelbosh, Environmental Health Scientist with Island Health, will give a presentation on Radon Poisoning.

Michelle Sutter, Chair of the Forbes Hall Health Services Group, will provide information on the Radon Tester Loaner Program. 

Last year, thanks to Graeme Shelford's work, we learned that radon gas exposure is a problem on Thetis Island. Following up on this, the Forbes Hall Health Services Group looked at ways to support the community in identifying and potentially dealing with this problem. With support from the Thetis Island Community Fund and the Thetis Island Community Association we have purchased 4 radon testing units that will be available to loan to the community.

What is radon gas and why should we be concerned? Radon is a naturally occurring gas that can reach levels in your home that cause serious health concerns.

Please come join us on October 1st to learn more.

Forbes Hall Health Services Group