Islands Trust ~ News Release ~ Trans Mountain

http://www.islandstrust.bc.ca/media/346333/it_2018-08-30_trans-mountain_nr.pdf

Electoral Reform Offer: Fair Vote BC

BC has a mail-in referendum on Proportional Representation voting coming up Oct 22-Nov 30, and Fair Vote BC is offering a free guest speaker to Thetis Island residents, either in your own home or in another place that you arrange.

Typical Presentation Content:

Fair Vote BC has been selected by Elections BC as a registered third party sponsor of the "YES to PR" side in the upcoming electoral reform referendum. We are a non-partisan citizens group, not directly affiliated with nor working with any political party.

We direct voters to Elections BC and to BC Government for basic referendum information, in addition to giving a general explanation of the process that is part of our presentation. Whereas our current First Past the Post system is already well known, audiences tend to be quite interested in the alternative of Proportional Representation, which is new to many.

Visit this website for a comprehensive overview of the referendum content and possible topics to be included:
https://www.fairvote.ca/pr4bc/

Biography of volunteer speaker:

Connie Foss More self-identifies as a “Lifelong Citizen” who has become even more active since her retirement from teaching music to toddlers, to youth in schools & community groups, and to adults. Fair Vote and Proportional Representation voting caught her attention as a superb way to improve our system of governance and therefore improve our lives.

If you are interested in organizing this event, preferably for a weekday evening in September, please contact part-time Thetis resident Connie More:
Cmore1946@gmail.com / 250.893.7448 cell; 250.658.3407 Victoria; 250.246.2105 Thetis

Fire Hazard Up Again

Sorry Folks,

The warm, clear and breezy Monday afternoon has pushed up the FWI again to 5 in our area.  We are back in EXTREME.  We now have to wait for three consecutive HIGH Hazard days before we can start up the High Risk Activities on Early Shift.  Apologies for seeming to jump the gun and getting you itchy to mow your lawns and gas chainsaw your firewood.  You will have to wait a short while longer.  We will definitely keep you posted.

 

TIVFD

Two Paws Up!

Two paws up to everyone who donated towels and pet bedding to Friends of Furries this weekend.  Our crates will be comfortably lined when we are caring for or transporting animals in need.

Carol Swann

Thetis Island Marina ~ End of Summer Party

Friday, August 31 to Monday, September 3

Now Under New Management

Friday August 31st

-Nachos  (5pm-8pm)

-Karaoke (8pm to 12am)

Saturday September 1st

-Steak and Pasta Dinner (5pm to 8pm)

-Acoustic Jam (8pm to 12am)

Sunday September 2nd

-Buffet (5pm to 8m)

-Robbie Hancock (8pm to 1130pm)

https://robbiehancock.com/home

Monday September 3rd

-Brunch (9am-12pm)

Reservations strongly recommended

Families (until 8pm) and Groups welcome

250-246-3464

 

Chimney Sweep on Island September 28th

Aaron of Safety Sweeps will be on island Sept 28th.

Anyone needing their chimney cleaned for the winter season ahead please call him leave a message 250-701-3512

Deb

Looking for Small Boat BBQ

Thank you.

virgil_hirtz@hotmail.com

For Sale & Freebies

Queen box spring - free 

Wet Suit - O’Neill size small, worn once. Fit our 14 year old before he grew out of it. $100

Wet Suit - Kids shorty wet suit (short style/short arms). Youth size 14 (fits our 12 year old). $20

Water Sports Life Jacket - O’Neill size small (fit our 12-13 year old). $10.

Call or text Janice at 204-293-2557

Available for Thetis Island viewing and pickup now

Seaward Fiberglass Kayaks, like new...

1. Tyee: length 17=92 Beam 24=94 weight56lbs total storage 223lts

Beautiful boat hardly been used since new..

2. Navigator: (same specs as above)

Both boats come with paddle, sprayskirt, pump, cockpit cover,

$2250 each or $4000 for both

778-919-7263

Look for the Q ~ Fall 2018 Edition

There is much of particular current concern and interest in the coming Q, Thetis Island Quarterly. The Quarterly is issued to all TICA members but you can order one for $5 by contacting Veronica up to Monday evening:  250-246-9445  veronicashelford@gmail.com

Contents of this Q

Islands Trust and Anchorages

Lessons Learned from Saltspring Fire

Area G Election

Forbes Hall Expansion Update

“Life” Stories: Growing up on Thetis Island.

 The Yukon Quest

 Further, Family, & Fish

 Kempes en route

New Phone Book - and Updates

Thetis Trivia

Investing & Being Invested, in the TIVFD

ThINC Thanks

ThINC Youth Camp

Family Fun Day

Advertisements

Tide Tables

Of course, you can also join TICA and regularly receive this interesting news magazine. Please let Veronica know that you are taking that step.

http://www.thetisisland.net/tica-tirra/TICATIRRA_2018_Fee_Request_A.pdf

All it takes to join, is to download the membership fee request form, linked above and from thetisisland.net, http://www.thetisisland.net/, then mail in your cheque. You will note that this form does double duty, in inviting your membership in the Thetis Island Residents' and Ratepayers' Association (T.I.R.R.A.) also, so that you can join both with one cheque

http://www.thetisisland.net/tica/membership2.html

Looking for Diamond Harrows

Just wondering if any of our Island neighbours would have a set of diamond harrows to borrow or rent for a few days this coming week?

Contact Greg

780-505-1569

gnpgall@gmail.com

Recycling Yard ~ Reminder

PLEASE, PLEASE CLEAN, RINSE & DRAIN RECYCABLES, especially containers containing various cleaning agents. 

Some of these products can contain hazardous ingredients that can cause harm or injury to skin, eyes & possibly even to respiratory systems.

Workers at the site are handling the majority of these containers individually as they are being sorted & catagorized. (Nothing goes in bins with caps on) An accidental spill of the residues in these containers creates a risk to the workers of harm on exposure to these toxic substances.

This happened today at the site with a substance accidentally splashed on my arms & face while sorting containers causing burning that has persisted for some hours. It would probably have been a far worse situation if it had got in my eyes, but thankfully I was wearing glasses.

So PLEASE do your part & consider the workers at the yard as they are the ones handling YOUR stuff!

James,

Volunteer, Thetis Island Garbage & Recycle Centre