Ride to Duke Point

I am wondering if anyone might be going to Duke Point on either Tuesday  (Oct.6) or Wednesday (Oct.7) of this week? If so,would it be possible for me to get a ride there?  Please contact me at: danngjdenis@gmail.com

Thanking you in advance,

Dann G. J. Denis

Septic Tank Pump Out ~

I am organizing a septic tank pump out in the near future.  Please contact me if you are interested in sharing the truck costs.

Bob Bingham    250-246-4903 

Annual Flu Shot Clinic ~ November 4th

The Annual Flu Shot Clinic will be held at Forbes Hall on November 4th from 9:30 to 11AM  

Mark your calendar. 
TIVFD 

Soup's On ~ Wednesday, October 7th

Wednesday "Soup's On" at Forbes Hall...$5

11:30 AM to 1:00 PM, or until the soup runs out - whichever happens first.

This week....Potato Leek Soup (Regular and Vegetarian), Bread, Pumpkin Loaf.

Pot of Gold Coffee, Tea and interesting conversations

The Bridge Group invites you to drop in at the Library...1:00 PM

Sourdough Starter

Sadly my oven requires a new element and, while we wait for it, my baking options are limited. However, I will need to continue to feed my sourdough culture to keep it alive and healthy.

Consequently, I may be accumulating a lot of extra starter in the next few weeks! If you are interested in a jar of sourdough culture please let me know! Recipe and instructions for bread included. 

Steph: 250-246-5269

TIRRA AGM

Thursday, October 29th, Community Hall 

7:00PM until 8:45PM

Please make every effort to attend this meeting there are a number of very important Items on our Agenda:

Introduction/ Welcome:  Chair: Stu Downey

TIRRA Recognition: Ernie

1. RCMP Cpl Rick Fraser: Community Discussion & Concerns

2. Discussion with our LTC: Peter Luckham & Ken Hunter- (Letter from Easton Vance.) Carry Over from last AGM* 

*MOTION put forward by Easton Vance, As Follows:

“It is moved that the TIRRA executive petition the Lieutenant General in Council to amend schedule B in section 53 part 8 of the Island Trust Act, removing Thetis Island from said schedule B, returning the administration of Thetis Island solely to the jurisdiction of the Cowichan Valley Regional District.”

3. THiNC Presentation, Wet Lands Restoration-Anne Eriksson

4. Committee Reports / FAC Update; Keith Rush

5. SWM-Rebates VERY brief, Ernie Hunter 

6. New Business-Please submit at the beginning of this meeting 

Look forward to seeing you there!  Refreshments will be available 

Your TIRRA Executive

Missing Sandwich Board

My large sandwich board - white background and blue strips -- once again using it's legs to walk away from home. If you happen to know where the notice board is - I would appreciate hearing from you.

Will Lennox  250-246-2276 or wlennox@telus.net  Thanks.

Green Party Signs Available

No need to pinch your neighbour's sign - there are still a couple of Green Party lawn signs available!

Please contact Kelly or Ron Bannister.

Election Work on Thetis

There are 2 unfilled information officers’ positions at the polling station on Thetis Island for the Oct 19th Federal Election.  Candidates must be over 16 and a Canadian Citizen. Pay is $13.15 per hour for about a 12-14 hour day.

Contact the recruiting office directly @ 1-866-545-0469 or apply on line at elections.ca

If you have any questions you can contact me as well.  250-246-4504

Lynda Poirier

Community Relations, Cowichan Malahat Langford, Elections Canada

TIRRA General Meeting ~ October 29th

Thursday, October 29th, Community Hall, 7:00PM until 8:30PM

Please make every effort to attend this meeting. There are a number of very important Items on our Agenda:

TIRRA GM AGENDA

Introduction/ Welcome:

TIRRA Recognition

1. RCMP Cpl Rick Fraser: Community Discussion & Concerns

2. Report from LTC: Peter Luckham or Ken Hunter-(Letter from Easton Vance) Carry Over from last AGM

3. Proposed TiNC Presentation, Wet Lands Restoration-Anne Eriksson or Designate

4. Committee Reports / FAC Update: Keith Rush

5. SWM-Rebates VERY brief: Ernie Hunter

6. New Business-Please submit at the beginning of this meeting

Look forward to seeing you there!

Your TIRRA Executive

Fire Prevention Week

October 4th to 10th is Fire Prevention Week. The week is always held in the Sunday through Saturday period that holds October 9th, the date that the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 did the most damage. 250 people perished, 100,000 were made homeless, and the conflagration destroyed over 17,400 structures.  According to popular legend, the fire broke out on Oct.8th when Mrs. Catherine O'Leary's cow kicked over a lamp in the barn.  Others blame it on boys smoking beside the barn, and still others say it was a meteor that hit the barn. 

Whatever the origins of the Great Chicago Fire, we commemorate it every year by holding Fire Prevention Week activities.  This is a great time to go over your fire escape plans, test your smoke alarms, and make sure your fire extinguishers are in good working order.  This year's theme is HEAR THE BEEP WHERE YOU SLEEP. Most home fire deaths occur during the hours we are normally sleeping. 

There should be a working smoke alarm in every bedroom. And a planned alternative way out. 

TIVFD

Items for Sale:

Table for sale:  40" Round, solid oak pedestal  table with two extra leaves for sale for $50.00.

Beige recliner chair in good condition.  $30.00.

Two 5X7 carpets: One is wool with blue tones/One burgundy, green, and beige.

$20.00 each. 

Both in good condition.

For information contact John or Charlene Toplensky at 250-246-2277