TIRRA Trail License Update

Thanks to Noah & Elisabeth Bond of jollity FARM, we now have another Trail Licence agreement in place. TIRRA will be working with the Bonds to develop the trail with plans to connect through to the Dickies' and onto the existing community trail.

Thanks also to Trails Committee Leads Andy Keir and Vicki Walker for their work to date!

TIRRA Executive

Area Rug Needed

Does anyone have a good size area rug that they want to get rid of, if so call me.

Thanks

Chad Kerr

250 701 1595

Free for Pick Up

A teeny tiny retro stackable washer & dryer in working condition.
Apartment sized dish washer.
Call Sherri 250.246.9175 or 240.416.9376 cell
Or email sapepin@hotmail.com

Heads Up for Arms Bared

The 2016 Annual ‘Flu Shot Clinic Event will be early this year. 

Friday, October 28th, at Forbes hall from 9:30 t0 11;00 am. 

The Influenza vaccination will be available to all.  Also, if you are over 65 yrs. and need the pneumonia vaccination, it will be available.  Please mark you calendar.  This annual event is made possible by the TIVFD, the TIVFD Auxiliary, VIHA, and the Community Fund.

TIVFD

Update Busy Ferry Schedule

Please note that there is an updated version of the busy ferry schedule, including Capernwray's extra loads for the coming school year, click here to view on Thetis Island Community Website.

If you have an event that you know will impact the ferry usage, please let me know and I'll incorporate it in the schedule.

Veronica (veronica@thetisisland.net or 250 246 1509)

Missing Cat ~ Frankie

Edith Hyatt is away for a few days and Ron can’t find her cat, Frankie.  158 Klahowya Road.  246-3038.  Frankie is 16, skinny and frail, and in poor health.  If you see her please call Ron or niece Jeannine 246-3876.  No news is not good news.  Thanks.

Campfire Permits ~ Starting Wed. Sept. 7th

As of noon Wednesday, September 7th, solid fuel (wood etc.) evening campfires with a fire permit will be allowed.  Fire Permits may be obtained online at www.thetisislandfire.ca or in person from Vicki or Andy at the Thetis Island Solid Waste/Recycling Centre on Wednesday and Saturday mornings from 9 am to Noon.  No other open burning (no burn barrel, incinerator, yard waste piles etc.) will be permitted at this time.  
TIVFD 

School's Back ~ Caution!

School is in this week.  This means the school speed zone is in effect Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m.  This may affect some drivers on North Cove late for a ferry etc. but it affects ALL of our schoolchildren's safety.  Please slow down.  

TIVFD 

Junior Firefighter Position Open

The Thetis Island Vol. Fire Dept. has an opening for a Junior Fire Fighter.  Must be 15 years of age, have signed parental permission, be willing to train with the Fire Fighters on Wednesday evenings from 7 pm until 9 pm weekly.  Benefits are:  community service, skills acquirement, camaraderie with the department, recommendations for high school resumes, WorkSafe BC coverage, and opportunities for advancement.  Young women and men are equally welcomed.

Please apply to chief11@telus.net

TIVFD

Letter to the BC Utilities Commission ~ Dave Tarris

Please click here to read Dave Tarris' letter to the Commission.

Reminder ~ Soup's On Start Up Meeting

"Soup's On" start up meeting for the fall season will be Thursday, September 8th at 10 am in the library at Forbes  Hall.

We are always looking for new cooks and /or helpers so anyone who would like to become part of this activity should plan to attend the above meeting to learn more about it. We welcome new people, full or part time residents, new ideas and for more information you can contact the committee members below....

Dee, Don or Shirley.

Dee e-mail donella123@aol.com

Don e-mail sinry@telus.net

Shirley e-mail burrleyshir@gmail.com or phone 250-246-1816

SOLD ~ Propane Patio Heater for Sale

Hardly used, c/w bottle and gas
for $50.
Arthur Gooding at 250-416-0200 or
arthurgooding@gmail.com