Yard Waste Burning

We are finally getting some decent rain, but because the water recharge to the island ponds is slow and we had record low water storage levels in September and early October, yard waste/incinerator/burn piles are still prohibited.  Campfires with a permit are allowed at this time.  All prohibitions for yard waste, incinerators, hand piled burn piles meeting provincial regulations for size will be lifted on November 1st and permits will not be required until next April 1st. Machine piled burn piles require a permit year-round.  Thank you for your patience.  
TIVFD 

Update on Gwen Hunter

Gwen and I have appreciated your loving support over the past few weeks.  Thanks for all the cards, flowers, visits and for keeping us in your thoughts and prayers.  She is enjoying your visits in the hospital but if they are too long it wears her out and she has no time to rest in-between so please keep the visits to 5 - 10 minutes only.  She has good days and bad days but is starting to eat a little again so we are guardedly optimistic.  If you’d like to send a card or note or some pictures of by-gone memories (Sportsnik) please leave them in the drop box or the egg box at the top of our driveway and I’ll be happy to take them in to Gwen.

Thank you kindly,

Don Hunter

Soup's On Wednesday at Forbes Hall

October 15, 2014

11:30 AM $5 

Greek Meatball Soup with Spinach and Lemon

(Vegetarian option available)

Cheese Buttermilk Biscuits

Dessert Goodies

Pot of Gold Coffee and Tea

Laughter and brilliant conversation!

Seniors' Dinner Event ~ Sunday October 19th

Seating 5:30 PM at Forbes Hall ~ $18 paid at the door

Make your reservations by 5PM Wednesday October 15

via email to donella123@aol.com

or put a note in the Drop Box to Dee 16-2

Seniors' 55 and over may each bring two guests. 

MENU

Apple Salad on Greens

Ann's famous Farmhouse Bread

Glazed Turkey Breast with Cranberry Orange Sauce & Gravy

Mashed Potatoes     Seasonal Vegetables

Dessert: Pumpkin Tiramisu

Pot of Gold Coffee, Tea & Punch

"Refreshments Available"

Vegetarian meals by advance request.

 

Coming Event ~ Annual Christmas Bazaar

Forbes Hall ~ December 6 & 7 ~ 10AM - 3PM

Interested in being a vendor?

Full tables will cost $10 for the entire event. There will be late evening set up on Friday and early on Saturday morning.

For a table reservation, send an email to donella123@aol.com.

Donella Smith

Blooms II ~ Bulb & Plant Sale Part II

TICA Fundraiser ~ Saturday October 18th

10am to 1pm ~ Forbes Hall

Coffee and Goodies Available

Galbraith Phone Update & Wooden Crates Wanted

Kevin & April Galbraith & family no longer have a home phone number. 

Please call either: April at 250-732-2758 or Kevin at 250-732-3518.

We are also looking for wooden crates if you have any that you would like to get rid of.

Thanks, April

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