Missing Mutsu

Once again all of my Mutsu (Crispin) apples in my orchard on Pilkey Point row were stripped from the tree this week.  I know it wasn't raccoons or windfall.  I figure the reason that this happens is that somebody figures I don't want them.  The truth is that the Mutsu apple is supposed to be picked in late November.  I count on this variety for blending with my other orchard apples to make apple cider.  I know whomever took them is going to use them, but since this is certainly not the first time it has happened I wanted to get the message out that all the apples in my orchard are valued and useful to me.  We spent many dozens of hours this year picking off tent caterpillars in order to have a crop of Mutsus, and it is disappointing to see them taken again.

Jeannine Caldbeck

Open Letter of Thanks to Les Saul

Remembrance Ceremony

Dear Les,

Thank you AGAIN, for this year’s Remembrance Day ceremony. We deeply, deeply appreciate you doing this for our community.

We look forward to seeing you up there next year. May we never forget the fallen and those who served, past and present! 

1 Life ~ 196 Countries

Blogger Kelly Little shares her Thetis trip with us.

http://1life196countries.wordpress.com/2012/11/09/thetis-island-b-c-hidden-secrets/

Remembrance Day Service

Les Saul is putting on the Remembrance Day Service beginning at 11.

He will be showing a related 1 hour film as well.

Aikido for Adults?

Curious about Aikido? Now's the time to find out more!

Grant Babin Sensei (instructor) is now offering adult classes on Mondays 6-7:30 pm, Thursdays 5-6:30 pm and Saturdays 8:30-9:30 am. Anyone interested should contact Grant for more info (islandsedge@yahoo.com) and show up with loose fitting clothing for an introduction to Aikido, known as "the martial art of peace." 

Aikido is a Japanese martial art that focuses on using opponents own energy to gain control of them or throw them away from you. It is not a static art, but places emphasis on motion and the dynamics of movement. Practitioners can find any number of benefits in Aikido, such as self-defense techniques, physical health, moral and spiritual development, or peace of mind and body. The founder of Aikido, Morihei Ueshiba, placed great weight on striving for internal and external harmony and peace, which is the most basic tenet of the art. "The Way of Harmony of the Spirit" is one way that "Aikido" may be translated into English. That said, it is also a great work out!

Aikido can be practiced by any person of any age or fitness level. Everyone who is curious is welcome to come and participate or even just watch. A deeper appreciation of mind and body connection is guaranteed!

For more information regarding Aikido classes, click here.

Celebrate Bob Pickell's 60th Birthday!

Islanders are invited to help celebrate Bob Pickell's 60th birthday

Saturday December 1st, from 6pm on, at the Pub.

Hors d'Oeuvres and drinks provided

Music with Bob, John Hannah and Zandra and other guest musicians

Come and sing, dance and have a blast!

Soup's On ~ Wednesday ~ November 14th

Menu:

Winter Squash & Apple Soup (Vegetarian)

Hardy Bread

Baked Goodies

Teas & Pot of Gold Coffee (Thank, Nan!)

For more info click here.

FAC ~ Consultation Information

A paper copy of the Coastal Ferries Discussion Guide and Feedback Form is available at the library for you to review prior to Wednesday’s November 14th Open House.

Click here to view a ‘Consultation Guide’ that Brian Hollingshead (mostly) and myself put together in an attempt to temper some of the misleading statements in the Government materials.

Keith Rush

Musical Soiree Benefit ~ November 16th ~ Loiselles'

Click here to view full poster and for more information.

Hurricane Sandy

Link to photographs of Hurricane Sandy's destruction.

Steve Bird

Community Church ~ Remembrance Day Service

Please be aware the regular church service has been rescheduled to accommodate Remembrance Day.

Church will begin at 9:15 this Sunday only.

November 11, 2012

Thetis Island Community Church

9:15AM -10: 45AM

Steve Thiessen will be speaking

It is also Communion Sunday.

Remembrance Day Service

November 11, 2012

10:45AM in preparation for 11:00AM

Forbes Hall

Click here for more information on the Community Church.

Soup's On ~ Wednesday ~ November 7th

Forbes Hall

11:30AM ~ 1:00PM or ‘til we run out 

Menu:

Chicken Vegetable Chowder

Cheese Corn Muffins

Assorted Treats

Tea & Pot of Gold Coffee (thanks, Nan!)

By donation ($5 suggested)

See you Wednesday! 

For more information on Soup’s On - Click here