Reyclesaurus Spotted at Garbage Site

Jeannine Caldbeck

Ongoing Telus Hi-Speed Complaint

Three days ago I filed yet another complaint with the CCTS, File # 0500586 (S. Frankel), as well as with the CRTC, Case# I.D. 681401.

I have Ccd Jean Crowder our MP was copied as well as Mel Dorey, our Area G Director and Representative

I had decided to "reignite" our issues/complaints concerning TELUS and their refusal to install Hi-Speed upgrades to our lines. This action comes on the heels of TELUS cutting of their Dial-Up phone (service) connection to Uniserve our Internet provider.

Uniserve is attempting address the issue VIA technical intervention.

Mel Dorey has been very supportive and immediately responded to our request for support and assistance from our CVRD. In a phone conversation with Mr. Dorey today, he advised me he is attempting to set-up a meeting with the; "higher ups at TELUS" to at least get a face to face dialogue on the main issues concerning Hi-Speed access. We are also hoping that Island's Trust will lend their support to us for this issue.

I must admit, after years of this on-going debate with TELUS, I am not totally optimistic anything much will come of it. Having said that, at least our CVRD Representative is attempting another avenue of support.

In addition, I have been advised by very reliable sources that TELUS is starting to provide Hi-Speed access to small rural communities in Alberta

Steve Frankel

Ferry Refit ~ Oct 16 thru Dec 9

A reminder that the MV Kuper will be going in for dry-docking and refit from October 16th to December 9th.  These dates are slightly different than originally announced back in May.  She will be replaced by the Kalokee.

  

Best Regards

Keith Rush

Campfire Ban Lifted on Thetis Island

The Campfire Ban on Thetis Island will be lifted at noon on Wednesday, September 24th.  Campfires will again be allowed WITH A PERMIT, and the Province regulates the size to less than 18 inches by 18 inches with safety regulations in place.  

Campfires only.  Open yard waste burning, burn barrels etc. are not allowed on Thetis Island at this time, but if the rain keeps up that ban may also be lifted by the first of the month. We will keep you informed.

For CAMPFIRE PERMITS call 715-9131 between 9 am and 5 pm and follow the voice directions or visit the TIVFD website at www.thetisislandfire.ca and follow the links for an on-line permit application.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

Thetis Island Fire Dept.

Island Harvest Hafla ~ Dinner & Entertainment

A Special Community/Family Event ~ Saturday, September 27, Forbes Hall 

****Kick-Off Fundraiser***

For The Thetis Island Nature Conservancy’s Lower Burchell Hill Nature Reserve Project.

DINNER 5:00 - 6:30pm.

Middle Eastern Feast prepared by Nettie & Don. $15.00.

Appetizers $8.00.  Vegetarian options available.

Reservations welcome, but not required.

Coffee Tea and Fruit juice punch by donation.

ENTERTAINMENT  7:00- 9:00pm Admission by donation.

An amazing lineup of performers, including local and visiting belly dancers, featuring our special guest Amaya and visiting musicians, Baraa on guitar, and Jack on drums.

We will also have a live auction!!! Some very special items to bid on so remember to bring  cash or cheques.

Please come join us for this fun event - bring your friends and family.

Your generous support is very appreciated!

Here is a sneak preview of our very own Thetis Island Gypsy Dancers of the Salish Sea:

To reserve for dinner, or for more information contact:

Char Aaberg  halakidance@gmail.com

or Janice Young jeyoung@uvic.ca

Soup's On ~ Returns September 24th

Wednesday Sept 24 is the first event of the season.

Seafood Chowder will be served 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM.

$5 for soup, bread, dessert goodies, tea and coffee

Come early before we run out! Take out available if there is extra soup left over! Hope to see you at Forbes Hall!

TICA Plant & Bulb Sale

Thetis Island Blooms!

Bulb & Plant Sale, Saturday October 4th 1PM - 4PM

Dessert & Coffee

Cash & Cheques only, please.

Contact Gloria Taylor or Lesley Buhr for details.

Heavy Ferry Traffic ~ Pioneer Pacific Renos

Hello fellow Islanders,

As many of you know, Pioneer Pacific Camp is in the process of rebuilding our main kitchen and dining hall.  As you can imagine this is a lengthy process with a lot of moving parts.  We would like to ask for your continued patience with the many evidences of this project such as noise and increased ferry traffic. 

We are doing our best to have the bulk of the ferrying completed before the MV Kuper is out of commission.  Within the next two weeks we will be pouring the footings and foundation which will require a fair number of cement trucks, possibly causing congestion with the ferry.  Again we ask for your patience with us during this process and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. 

We are excited for this much needed improvement to our site and look forward to sharing this new building with you in the future. 

Thanks!

John & Andrea Gall

Site Managers

on behalf of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Canada

Thursday Yoga Cancelled

Sept. 25th

Sorry for any inconvenience this Thursday's (September 25th) yoga is cancelled

Sonya Pitcairn

New to the Library ~

Call the Midwife - season 3  DVD

Muriel's Wedding - comedy - DVD

Breaking Bad - season 5 DVD

Pillars of the Earth - miniseries DVD

Life after Life - Kate Atkinson - fiction

I Am Malala - Malala Yousafzai - non-fiction

The Rosie Project - fiction

Country Doctor - Patrick Taylor - fiction

Kitchen Table Wisdom - non-fiction - 600s

Come and check out our great little library!

Celine

Needed: Hallowe'en Enthusiast

Are you a Halloween enthusiast?

Looking for people interested in decorating the community hall and planning a fun event for the kids.  I know I'm tired of being rained out, so let's do something indoors.  I have tons of stuff and maybe you do too.

Sound interesting?  Email me!

hradmcclellan@gmail.com

Ellen McClellan

Woolie Bodies ~ Chickens & Turkeys

Hi all you chicken and turkey lovers,

Gwen and I have frozen chickens for sale at $4.50 per lb. They were slaughtered mid August. We will have fresh turkeys for sale on 3 Oct. 2014. There after frozen. We will have fresh turkeys again on 17 Oct. 2014 and after that frozen. Turkeys are also $4.50 per lb.

If you purchase any of these birds we would ask that you take them home as storage is not an option. As you already know our birds are fed only veggie food with no animal by-products.

Call us to order 250-246-4209. If we are not home please leave a message and we will get back to you.

Cheers and fine dining,

Don and Gwen