Friends of Furries DNA My Dog Winner

Friends of Furries is pleased to announce that Ruth Goodbody is the winner of this year’s DNA my DOG fundraiser…correctly guessing 3 out of 5 breeds genetically present in Eddie Rush.   She wins a free DNA my dog test kit and a signed copy of Andy Lamb’s book.  Eddie’s parentage includes poodle, Australian shepherd, beagle, dachshund and papillon.  Creative guesses included Margarita Mistake, gazelle, love bug and furschlinger.  Thanks to our donors and thanks to everyone who played and/or donated and a big furry cuddle to Eddie for playing along.

Carol Swann

2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee for Sale

177,000 kms, one owner, predominantly highway driving

New engine block, done under warrantee at 143,000 kms.

New brakes on all 4 wheels (Sep 2013)

4 WD Automatic, EXcellent in the snow

Good, clean, well maintained condition

$7500 OBO

Keith Rush: 250-416-0013; 

keithrush17@gmail.com

Junk in the Trunk Sale - Chemainus Secondary School

Junk in the Trunk sale -- Sat Sept 28th from 9AM 'til 1PM at the school. There will be lots to buy, and a coffee bar hosted by our Grads. No car wash though. 

Please help us advertise, tell your family and friends!  Spots still available -- $10 each parking stall but the space could be bigger depending on how many stalls are sold. 

If you have items to donate please consider helping us sell them. If you can donate your time to selling a stall for the school, we would appreciate it very much! 

For Grad parents -- there is an opportunity for collecting donated goods and having a Grad table. As well, the grads are invited to help with the coffee bar!. 

Please be in touch if you are willing to help.

Laurie Douglas, PAC President, Chemainus Secondary School 

laurie67@telus.net or 250-246-2819 to leave a message

No More Cordwood until Next Year

No more seasoned firewood until next summer. However green available if needed.

Tom Anderson

Firewood Wanted

We are looking for a few cords of 14-16 inch seasoned quality firewood, split and delivered to our home.
If you have some for sale please email info to solarbud@telus.net, or call SolarBud or Glenda at (250) 416-0638

Thanks.
Bud Hnetka

Harvest Moon Family Dance

Haven't reserved a ticket for the Harvest Moon Family Dance on Saturday at Forbes Hall?

No problem. Tickets will be available at the door.

Everyone welcome. Doors open at 5 p.m. Lasagna and caesar salad by Nettie and Don for sale at 5:30, dancing begins at 6:30.

Come and learn contra dancing to the music of the Mount Benson Ceili Band with Victoria caller extraordinaire, Doug Paterson.

This event is sponsored by the Thetis Island Nature Conservancy.

Cruising Couple Seek House-sitting or Rental for October

Our Canadian Cruising friends, Liz and Tom on S/V Feel Free are looking for accommodation, house-sitting, pet-sitting, or furnished house/cabin rental for the month of October while they check out the Real Estate in the Gulf Islands. They are circumnavigators who have taught ESL in places like Japan,etc... their yacht is presently in Guaymas, Mexico and they plan on driving down there in Nov,but in the meantime they are seriously looking for a land-based home in the Gulf Islands.   Michael and I are hoping to convince them that Thetis Island would suit them !!! 

E-mail svfeelfree@gmail.com

Their phone number is: 250 753 8298

Mike & Doreen Ferguson

Book Launch at Thetis Island Marina

Note from the New Librarian

Greetings Thetis Islanders

I am the new librarian, taking over from Sandy Alexandre who has done a great job for 10 YEARS. The Friends of the Library group will be continuing to take care of the library on Saturdays and Sundays. Thank you to them for their commitment.

I have noticed quite a large collection of VCRs.  Unfortunately many people no longer have the hardware to play the VCRs.

Is there anyone willing to donate a VCR to the library so it can be lent out with the VCR software.

Thank you to the person who donated a large number of children's DVDs.  Someone donated 2 novels with a short note about them.

Thank you. That really helps me make a decision about putting them into the collection.

Please feel free to speak with me regarding our lovely little library. 

Celine Valestrand

TIVFD ~ Hand Piled Yard Waste Permits Opening

Small hand-piled yard waste fires will be allowed with permit starting Saturday Sept. 21st.  Please obtain a permit by calling the Permit Pager between 9 am and 5 pm: 250-715-9131 and follow the voice instructions.  

Click here to apply online.

We urge you to NOT burn leaves...these can be composted or spread in the forest to nourish the soil, and piled leaves make a great winter mulch for shrubs, trees and plants.  

Thetis Island Fire Dept.

ThINC Harvest Moon Dance

Only a few more days left to reserve your tickets for Saturday's Harvest Moon Family Dance. Come out and enjoy a real old fashioned barn dance with the Mount Benson Ceili Band and Victoria dance caller Doug Paterson.

Doors open at 5 p.m., lasagna and caesar salad for sale by Don and Nettie starting at 5:30. Dancing starts at 6:30. Fun door prices. Costumes welcome. This is an alcohol-free event. 

Tickets are available on Wednesday and Saturday morning from Stephanie and Vicki at the  Recycling Depot.

Ann Eriksson

Clothing Swap, Sewing Bee ~ The Beehive

Save the Date for a fall clothing swap and sewing bee (from here on in, referred to as ‘The Beehive’)

Location: Forbes Hall on Saturday, October 26th. 

This is a day long event, though feel free to stop by for as little or as long as you like. This even is BYOSM (bring your own sewing machine).  Bring ideas for a new creation, or tart up old favourites with patches or a new sexy hemline. For those of you terrified of needles and the thought of sewing has you running for the hills, this is most importantly of all, a social event! Come to chat, relax and hang out.

This is a good opportunity to share ideas, learn a new sewing skill and have fun upcycling your fall wardrobe. 

Everyone is welcome, there is no cost.  Questions?  Ellen Rush, 416-0013 or ellenrush@gmail.com