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.

Free Stuff

Burny the 4 burner, free standing, electric stove, continues to seek work but has been replaced by a flashy new ceramic top unit. Burny is currently sitting in the shed collecting dust hoping to find a new home to once again help fill hungry tummies.

Old Cabin Windows
Got a project in the making that needs some window sashes?
The last of the cabin windows are also still looking for a new home.

Come get em, they are FREE
First come first serve
Greg
gnp.gall@gmail.com

Meet and Greet with Jim Senetza

Thank you to all the Islanders who turned up for my first meet and greet on Tuesday.

It was very informational. My next meet and greet is this Friday, 2pm at the Telegraph Harbour Marina and Cafe. Looking forward to meeting more Islanders and sharing more thoughts and concerns.

Kudos to the owners of Telegraph for allowing us to use their facility.

To reiterate, I'm running to be a true representative for all of Thetis.

I'm a different kind of good.

Jim

David Reay for Islands Trust

Hi!

The rumors are true!

I am running as a candidate for the Thetis Island Local Trust Area.

I am very connected to the Cowichan Valley and Thetis Island. I grew up in Chemainus and have owned property on Thetis Island for over 30 years. I am very active in the Thetis Island Community and hope to continue that service as an Island Trust trustee.

I have created a Facebook page, "David Reay Candidate for Islands Trust," where I will post more information. I also look forward to meeting with you to discuss concerns, the future of Thetis Island, and to share my hopes and views.

Thank you for your time,

Your neighbour,

David Reay

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61594282755911

Vet Visit

The next vet visit will be Wednesday, September 23rd.

Contact for appointments: 250 436 0045 and email otterspool1969@gmail.com

Martin

Jollity Weekly Order Reminders - Bread Week

We are picking up at True Grain this week if you want to stock up on
organic bread, pizza dough etc.

All dairy and bread requests due by Monday evening.

https://www.jollityfarm.ca/order-form

Most of the veggies are up to date on our order form but more may be
added later in the week. Veggie orders can come in anytime up to Friday
evening.

With thanks,
Jollity Farmers