Islands Trust Candidates

Click here to view Islands Trust News Release re 47 Candidates Nominated for 26 Islands Trust Positions.

Jas Chonk

WExec/TAS Secretary, Islands Trust

For Sale!

4 snow tires with rims, 195/60r15 $200

call 250 732 9025

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For Sale: Well Water Storage and Treatment System (information)

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For Sale: Malacca Rattan swivel rocker and footstool.  Click here for picture.

Cushions need recovering.

$25 O.B.O.   

Call Veronica or Graeme at 250-246-1509 or email veronicashelford@gmail.com

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For Sale: TANZER 26 - $5200

Tanzer 26, second owner, well maintained, extensively equipped.  Click here for full list.

Must sell, as owner leaving country. Lots of extra equipment being left on board. All reasonable offers considered. Please contact Greg at gjw53@hotmail.com or 250-246-2184.

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For Sale:

Leather Love Wave (loveseat meets office chair) from Belgium $50

Full Screenprinting Studio $4000

Newer (used twice) Two bike rack for car roof $100

Never used  Saint Bike Cranks with Bottom Bracket $220

Norco Havoc barely used $400

Please call Airi at 250-246-2730

News Release: Salt Spring Islander Reduces Property Taxes by Protecting Forest

Click here to view News Release.

Soup's On Volunteers

We are happy to welcome Alanna & Chay, who have offered to help us at Soup's On while attending Capernwray this year.  

Dee Smith

The Impact of Tsilhqot'in Nation v. BC

Greetings Islanders, I just received a link to the UVIC Law department event of September 25th, "Aboriginal Title and Provincial Regulation: The Impact of Tsilhqot'in Nation v. BC" 

You may view this video on YouTube by clicking here.

This event happened coincidental while we (the Islands Trust executive committee) were at UBCM last week.

Some of us had the opportunity to hear Chief Roger William, Xeni Gwet'in first nation, Chief Percy Guichon and Gregg Cockrill a lawyer with Young Anderson who spoke to the significance of this historic decision.

Both Chief William and Chief Guichon spoke about the path forward as an opportunity to work together and build new relationships. They indicated that this was the first step to reconciliation as it confirms First Nations rightful place in the governance of it's territories. The generosity and sincerity of the offer to work together was inspiring. 

Although the UVic presentation is 2 hours I think you will find it worth while as it really helps to come to understand this significant decision. 

So get yourself a tea or beverage a comfy chair and have a listen.

Peter Luckham

Island Trust, Trustee, Thetis Island

Vice-Chair Trust Council

European Fire Ants Info ~

There is an increasing concern regarding European Fire Ants spreading to the gulf islands and we did have a reported case here last year.

I have posted this document around the island to increase awareness, you can find an electronic copy at the link below for your reading enjoyment or to circulate to you gardening friends elsewhere, click here to view the PDF.

Happy gardening

Peter Luckham

Thank You & More Blooms

Thank you to Thetis Islanders who came out to support "Thetis Island Blooms" on Saturday.

Sales from the event to date are $902.00, with sales still coming in.

If you missed this event we will be setting up and selling the remainder of the bulbs and plants on Saturday, October 18th with prices reduced to sell, sell, sell!  We will be serving coffee and maybe just maybe some treats.

We would also like to thank Catherine Korol, Carolyn Askew, Kathleen Thompson, Don Sinclair, Nettie Hayter and Jane LeBaron for all their help to make this event such a success.

Gloria and Lesley

TICA

Thanksgiving at Thetis Island Marina

Rainfall Summary

Further to my April and July rainfall summary.  All readings are in millimetres (mm), and include an estimate for snow.  As with last month, I have included the yearly totals for Victoria Airport.  There are lots of things to notice as the year progresses. One of the many things that stand out for me is the fact that at the end of September of this year, we have almost reached our total annual precipitation for all of 2013.  I will do another summary at the end of the fourth quarter (December).

Click here for data PDF.

Keith Rush

15 Foster Point Road

Thetis Island Marina ~ Fall Hours & Events

Thanksgiving Dinner & more!  Click here for full information.

Thetis Island Blooms

Saturday Oct 4th ~ Forbes Hall ~ 1PM - 4PM

Spring Bulbs - Perennials  

Café TICA ~ Serving Autumn Desserts and Pot of Gold Coffee

Cash or Cheques only please.

This is a TICA Fundraiser to keep Your Community Hall going.

Plant Professionals will be on hand to answer all your questions about Spring Bulbs and planting.

Find out how to layer your bulbs for continuous blooms throughout Spring.

Looking for a House or Land to Rent ~

If have something or know of any, please let me know.

Michael Osborne osbornemmm@gmail.com