Peter Luckham ~ Islands Trust Candidate Office Hours

Thank you to those who have come to visit with me during my campaign office hours and took time to chat casually elsewhere.
I will be at the community centre one last time before the election.
If you have a chance drop in on Thursday Morning 10:00 to 11:00.

I have found that the campaign has stimulated conversation and questions that will be valuable to all of us candidates to take forward into the new term. My offer still stands to visit with you individually or in small groups at any time, just call or email me.

I returned to school in 2012 and attended the Justice Institute of British Columbia and graduated this summer with Certificates in Conflict Resolution, Mediation/Third-Party Intervention and a Specialization in Negotiation. Acquiring this certification was my own initiative and at my own cost. Through these programs I have learned how to practice Interest based problem solving with great success both here and on the other islands where I have been Chair. I believe that by supporting genuinely open dialogue and community participation in solutions, we can create a better model for local governance.

I would like to have the opportunity to continue to work for you, creating an environment of openness, transparency and respect. I believe that my experience and recent training will serve you and  the Islands Trust well.

Thank you for the past 9 years, please support me to take on the next 4.

Peter Luckham 250-246-4802 or letsdive@divemaster.ca

Never too Old or Young to Learn a New Trick

Jeannine Caldbeck

Remembrance Day 2014 ~ Forbes Hall

Remembrance Day

Each November 11th members of the community gather at Forbes Hall to honour and remember our family, friends, neighbours, and countrymen & women whom have served their nation in the Armed Forces during war time, peace-keeping, UN deployment and regional and national disasters. 

We especially remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their service and those for whom their service echoed throughout their lives upon returning home to civilian life.  The Thetis Island Remembrance Day gathering honours all servicemen and servicewomen, regardless of nationality or creed.

Please gather at the community centre at 10:30.  There will be a table set up for photos and memorabilia you may wish to share with us. 

At 11 am, ("at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month") we will stand together in silence in the traditional Act of Remembrance.

Coffee will be offered afterwards.  If you are able to bring some baking to share, it would be greatly appreciated. 

Please do not park in front of the flag pole in front of the hall on Nov. 11th. That area is reserved for this event.

Thetis Island Volunteer Fire Dept.

Soup's On ~ Wednesday, November 12th

Soup's On Wednesday November 12th

at Forbes Hall  $5.00

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

If there is enough soup, take-out will be available

This week the soup is  "Ivanovitch" - a vegetarian delight!

Accompanied by corn bread and goodies

Pot of Gold Coffee and Tea

Jokes, giggling and cheerful conversation!

Tom Hockin Candidate for Area G Director CVRD

Click here to view a posting by Mr. Hockin.

Thetis Island Marina Dinners & Hours

New winter hours 2014

Liquor store: 9:30 am to 6:30 pm daily

Gas Dock: 9:30 am to dusk

Pub & Restaurant  Sunday to Thursday 9:30 am to 6:30 pm

                              Friday and Sat. 9:30 am to 8:30 pm

Serving selection of homemade soups, stews, chili and meat pies.

Friday Night dinner specials served from 5 to 7 pm.

Saturday night Sports and Darts beginning at 5 pm

Upcoming Friday night dinner specials:

Nov. 14:  Seafood Linguine with clams, mussels & prawns in alfredo or butter wine garlic sauce, with garlic bread $12.95 (* veg option available)

Nov. 21:  Fish Tacos $9.95/ Fish & Chips 1 pc $8.95; 2 pc $10.95

Nov. 28: Pork Roast with mashed potato, gravy, apple sauce, carrots and peas $12.95

Reservations recommended.  250 246 3464.

We look forward to seeing you soon.

Message from Mel Dorey Area G Director CVRD

I would like to bring some good news to the people of Thetis Island to remind them of some of things I have done for the benefit of the islanders.

In the spring the CVRD and myself awarded a bursary to a graduating Thetis Island student going on to further higher education in the amount of $500.  The bursary is called the Thetis Island CVRD Community Bursary not to be confused with the already existing Thetis Island Community Bursary. It was presented by a TIRRA  representative to the student at graduation ceremony at Chemainus Secondary.  It will be awarded each year. 

The second bit of news is that the CVRD is receiving $7.1 million in gas tax money to be divided up among the electoral areas over 5 years. We have already promised the Thetis Island Recycling Station $22,500 from this money to buy a bailer and a glass crusher to make their recyling operation more efficient. It will cut down the costs as well. 

And thirdly, the CVRD and myself are trying to get the residents of Pilkey Point Road reconnected to the internet after Telus suspended the service earlier. We hope to get a subsidy from the provincial government.

And remember the local elections are held this Saturday November 15th at Forbes Hall 9:30-5:30 pm

Free Items

Couch- small green hide-a-bed, Beige recliner, Older lawn mower - working condition

Located at Foster Point Road, Available November 12 or 13

Call if interested (604)787-0464

Beatriz Freudenreich

Safety for Seniors

November 17th RCMP Presentation by Constable Powers

1:00 PM at St. Michael's Church Hall in Chemainus, across from the Post Office

SAFETY FOR SENIORS (50+)

Good Information plus Coffee and cookies!

Sponsored by the Dogwood Trefoil Guild, an Adult Unit of the Girl Guides of Canada

Seniors Dinner ~ November 16th

Dinner at Forbes Hall Sunday November 16th

ALL ADULTS WELCOME!

Please make your reservation by Nov 12th

email donella123@aol.com or via a Drop Box note to Dee 16-2

Seating is at 5:30 PM - $18 fee paid at the door 

By popular demand the "Seniors' Dinner" is being changed to

"THE DINNER CLUB" and will welcome all adults interested in socializing and having a great meal!  The Seniors' Committee will continue to "produce" this event: Donna Stadt, Dee Smith, Helen Bird, Shirley Burr, Mary Forbes and Gloria Taylor 

NOVEMBER MENU

Mixed salad with balsamic dressing

Crown Roast of Pork

Fruit Rice pilaf

Brussels Sprouts with bacon and apricots 

Whipped Hazelnut Praline Butterscotch Cheesecake

Pot of Gold Coffee - Tea - Fruit Punch & "Refreshments Available"

Misc. for Sale

For Sale: Poulan 16” electric chain saw $50 hardly used, Garden Way Speedy Hoe tiller/cultivator $35, 16” Featherlite Weed Eater never used $30, comfortable tan leather couch $50, small round oak table w. 2 leaves $50, papa san basket love seat $35.  

Basement sale coming Nov. 22.  For more information or to view, call Pat English 246-9899