How do you like the new unloading procedures on the ferry?

It's temporary - if you don't like it - SPEAK UP ! 

I don't like it because:

- cars getting damaged by people with strollers,  large suitcases, backpacks (think summer camps) making their way to the front

- slow people on the ramp = delays = overtime = more $$

- people having to stand in the rain and car fumes while waiting to get off (covered area is not big enough)

- dangerous situation when cars are driving up behind foot passengers   (even worse when the people have to walk around a truck delivering to 49th in Chemainus)

WHY FIX IT IF IT AIN'T BROKE.  Our ferry and terminal are not set up for this system: most of all, the walk-on ramp is too narrow, so on a busy ferry the foot passengers have no choice but to walk up the car ramp. Enough said: if you agree,  TELL THEM YOU WANT THE OLD SYSTEM BACK.

Simone Luckham

Soup's On ~ Wednesday, March 6th

Special guests will be joining us this week.  The Islands Trustees will be taking part in the Soup’s On experience.  Because of this, the menu for this week is extended.  Looking forward to seeing you all!

Wednesday, March 6th

Forbes Hall 11:30AM ~ 1:00PM or 'til we run out!

Menu:

French Onion Soup

Beef Veggie Noodle Soup

Biscuits

Also we will have available, for an additional donation, your choice of sandwich: Ham & Cheese, Cheese & Tomato, Turkey or Veggie Wrap – all served with raw veggies & dip

Assorted Sweets

Tea & Pot of Gold Coffee

Regular Soup’s On menu is the usual $5

See you Wednesday.

For more information on Soup's On, go to http://thetisisland.squarespace.com/soups-on/

Friends of Furries searching for semi-feral grey cat

Friends of Furries has been trying to capture and relocate a semi feral fluffy grey cat in the Kenwood Rd/North Cove Road area.  We have located a foster home for her and would like your assistance in locating her.   If you see this cat please contact Rhonda Andrews immediately at 250 246 9743.  

Rhonda Andrews

Re: Recruitment of Officials

For all applicants we will not be reviewing applications until the beginning of April as we are busy with enumeration activities. Please help us to keep our voter registration accurate. Everyone should be receiving a Are You On the voters list? mail out. If you have not received one, then chances are you are not on the list then you should register.- on line www.elections.bc.ca

March 1, 2013  Lynda Poirier (lynda.patricia@yahoo.com)

Soup's On Says Good-Bye to the Penny

Soup's On will no longer be accepting pennies in the donation box.  

We appreciate your kindness, and hope that you will direct them to another charity.

Thanks so much,

Your Soup's On Team

May 14th Provincial Election - recruitment of officials

In preparation for the Tuesday, May 14th Provincial Election, we are recruiting election officials to work at Forbes Hall in the Community Centre on Thetis Island (Tuesday, May 14th) as well as Advance voting polling station in Chemainus.  (Wednesday, May 8 to Saturday, May 11)

Click here for more information about job opportunities and how to apply.

Lynda Poirier

Deputy District Electoral Officer

Nanaimo North Cowichan NCW

BC Ferries Q3 Results

Click here for information regarding the consultation process.

Click here to read the Q3 results.

SD 79 Consultation Process for Proposed Restructuring

Click here for information on the upcoming public meetings.

Burn It Smart!

Free Wood Heat Workshop

Monday, March 4th

6:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Island Savings Centre, Mesachie Room

2687 James Street, Duncan

Click here for full information.

Thetis Island Improvement District ~ Job Postings

TIID is seeking qualified applicants for two positions, Corporate Administrator and Financial Administrator.

Job Postings close March 10, 2013

For full details, please click here to view PDF.

Contact:

Peter Pardee, Chair,

Thetis island Improvement District,

Box 7-4,Thetis Island.

Egg Carton Alert!

To all lovers of Gwen's girls eggs,

Gwen is short of egg cartons. If you have any empty cartons would you please drop them off at the egg box or at the post office boxes. Thank you.

Cheers

Soup's On ~ Wednesday February 27th

Forbes Hall 11:30AM ~ 1:00PM or 'til we run out!

Menu:

Roasted Cauliflower Cheddar Soup (vegetarian)

Hardy Bread

Baked Goodies

Tea & Pot of Gold Coffee

by donation ($5 suggested)

See you Wednesday.

For more information on Soup's On, click here.