Sunday Market

Sunday Market at Telegraph Harbour is still on and will be every Sunday until the end of September.

Drop by and say hi and pick-up all sorts of goodies.

Fresh Sourdough Bread, Pies and other baked goods, Fresh Fruit and Veggies

Art work, Native Art, Crafts

We are there from 9AM 'ti 1PM.

See you there!

The Market Team

Total Fire Ban on Thetis Continues ~

The total fire ban on Thetis Island continues due to local conditions including lack of significant rain.

This afternoon (Thursday Sept. 11) there were two serious bush fires at the same time on the big island, just off Lake Cowichan Rd. above the highway, close to Sahtlam, threatening buildings and some livestock in a barn.  Five fire halls responded manpower and equipment as well as a Forestry helicopter and RapAttack wildfire team.  Fortunately there were several fire hydrants in the area. 

We will not be as fortunate with assistance and water supplies.  Thank you for continuing to be careful and alert. 

Thetis Island Fire Dept.

Cedar Beach Pizza Closed until October 11th

Cedar Beach Pizza is closed until Oct 11th.  The cook is having a holiday!  Thanks for your orders over August.  See you in October.

Virginia Lamb

Insufficient Postage on Parcel

Someone dropped off a package yesterday in the mailbox with no return address and insufficient postage. The package is addressed to a recpient of Brentwood Bay.

Please contact Kevin at the Post Office at 250 246-3464.

FAC ~ August Ferry Stats

Please see attached August ferry traffic statistics and detailed commentary below by FACC Chair Brian Hollingshead. 

Our route (Route 20) vehicle traffic was up .93% for the month and brings the YTD number to positive .72%  Passenger traffic was up .22% for the month but is still in negative territory at -2.02% on a YTD basis.  

Traffic

Stats

Commentary

Best Regards

Keith

Keith W. Rush RPF (Ret)

keithrush17@gmail.com Ph: 250-416-0013 Cell: 250-732-2766

WETT Wood Stove Certifier coming to Thetis ~

CSI visiting Thetis soon… anyone needing WETT certification for your wood burning appliance for insurance can share transportation expense.

Call or email Ron 250 252 0099 ron_bannister@telus.net 

Thanks

Ron

Still Looking for a New Home for Our Cat ~

URGENT ; HOME NEEDED FOR CAT!  Sam I am!! It's me, the 8 year old Thetis born cat, grey tabby, great mouser, independent but also loves to cuddle!   I am still looking for a home.  Call my humans, Heidi or Allan if you have any questions about me!  250  246  5070

Domain Jasmin Vineyard & Winery

The tasting room is open this Saturday and Sunday from 12-4 p.m.

The vineyard is currently under protection from birds and raccoons. Drop by and see how we do it. 

Please call 250-246-9494 for off hours sales. 

Denis & Coleen

First Seniors' Dinner of the Season ~ September 21st

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 21

Make your reservation for the first dinner of the season which will take place at Forbes Hall with seating at 5:30 PM. Seniors 55 and over may each bring two guests. Fee of $18 is paid at the door. Reservations should be made by Wed Sept 21  donella123@aol.com or leave a note in the drop box for Dee 16-2. 

Click here for this month's menu.

Cottage for Rent

Recently renovated, fully furnished, 2 level cottage. 2 bedrooms up. 1 bathroom/shower,  kitchen/propane. Situated in parklike waterfront (Cufra Inlet) setting . No smoking : no pets. Available October 1 to April 1 (may be extended).  $1200. per month. References required. call 250 416 1333 a/s 

Photos available.
Randy Buhr

Media Release ~ UBCM ~ Ferry Fare Increases A Drag on BC's Economy

Please see the attached from the Union of BC Municipalities...an important study with a lot of information.  Confirms the view of the Ferry Advisory Committee Chairs that high ferry fares are driving customers away and have a negative effect on BC coastal communities.

Media Release

Full Policy Document

Regards,

Keith Rush

Flu Shots Points to Ponder

"Starting in 2013 visitors to health care facilities and other patient care locations will be expected to wear a mask if they did not get an influenza vaccine. Such visitors will be eligible to receive the vaccine for free." 

Click here for more information. 

Flu Shot Clinic on Thetis Island November 5th.

The Trivalent Influenza Vaccine for the Northern Hemisphere for the 2014/2015 season contains:

A/California /7/2009 (H1N1) pdm09-like virus, A/Texas/50/2012(H3N2)-like virus and B/Massachusetts/2/2012-like virus.  The A/Texas/50/2012 (H3N2)-like virus is new for the 2014/2015 season while the other two strains are unchanged from the 2013/2014 season. 

'Flu season historically commences late October.  If you enjoy charts and statistics, the BC Centre for Disease Control publishes weekly updates on influenza occurrences in the province, click here to view.  

Jeannine Caldbeck