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

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 krhunter@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

Terry Martin Islands Trust Candidate Statement

My name is Terry Martin, and I am running for Islands Trust. My life experiences give me the ability to understand many different points of view, which gives me the balanced perspective to represent all Thetis Islanders.

I've been a renter. I've been a landlord.

I've been an employee, and owned businesses with employees.

As a private individual I have dealt with the municipal planning department, and I have been the Chair of the Vancouver Board of Variance at City Hall for 4 years. This experience has given me in depth knowledge and experience with bylaws and planning departments.

I grew up with a single parent on welfare and have been financially successful.

I've worked in social services as a front-line worker nine years in the field of mental health, advocating for people in the mental healthcare system.

I've worked with and ran for public office with Neighbourhoods For A Sustainable Vancouver.

I've been an advocate for affordable housing and having had the financial means, I showed my commitment by fully funding, for the last ten years, a two-unit house for people transitioning out of a homeless shelter program.

My wife and I spent many years visiting the gulf islands. We appreciate and value their rural nature. Our hope was to one day live on one. Between Leech Island and Thetis Island, that dream has come true since 2015.

I see this opportunity not as one to serve my own opinions, but as one to represent the opinions and desires of the people of Thetis Island. Please consider voting for Terry Martin for your Islands Trust representative.

I am happy to answer any of your questions.
Email terrymartin2005@yahoo.ca
Cell 778-772-5700 (prefer afternoons or evenings)

No BC Ferries Scheduled "Dangerous Goods"

There is NO "Dangerous Goods" this Thursday
Cheers
Sharon

https://www.thetisisland.net/ferry/Current_combined_busy.pdf

Knitting Craft Bee Starts Friday, 25th September

Just a reminder the Knitting Craft Bee will be starting this Friday the 25th September. We will be in the Library in the community centre. 

Looking forward to seeing you all there.
Cheers Helen. Info 250 710 579 or sdrib@telus.net

Follow-Along Early Exercise at Forbes Hall

Starts Monday, September 28th

DVD Program - Cardio +

Set up at 7:20 am - Start 7:30 am
Mon, Wed, Thurs 7:30 am - 9:00 am
Tues & Fri 7:30 am - 8:45 am

No Drop Ins

To join in, please contact:
Kathleen text: (250) 210-1461

Soup's On Starts Oct 7th

Helen Bird and Gloria Taylor have stepped forward to organize Soup's On this year.
A big thank you goes out to Ann Dickie for all her work with Soup's On.

Pencil in Oct 7th on your calendar. It is the first Soup's On for the season.

We have an amazing team of soup makers, bakers, and coffee and tea makers this year.
So if you enjoy going to Soup's On, perhaps you would enjoy helping out. We need volunteers to help with the numerous tasks that make Soup's On successful.

Students from Capernwray are going to help again this year. But having some volunteers from the community will make running Soup's On much easier.

If you would like to volunteer contact Helen Bird at 250 246 2469 or
Gloria Taylor at 250-246-3091.

See you on the 7th of October.