SOUP’S ON: OCTOBER 19th AT FORBES HALL

11:30 am until 1:00 pm (earlier if we run out!)

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch!

Menu: 

Mexican Corn Chowder

Cornbread

Assorted Goodies

Teas and Coffee 

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats, and teas & coffee. Everyone is welcome to join us, seniors, seniors who don’t think they’re seniors, workers, families, and everyone who just wants a mid-day meal! 

Menu remainders for take-out when available.

See you today!

The Soup’s On Team

TIRRA Solid Waste Facility: Information Session

Forbes Hall, Thursday November 3rd at 7PM

(Originally planned for October 22nd: postponed until after TIRRA Special Member Meeting Oct 27th regarding bylaw amendments)

Community feedback indicates there is a need for additional information sharing and discussion regarding the future of the Solid Waste facility.

This Information Session is to enable further clarity before community decisions are made on the 2023 facility operation and budget (parcel tax). 

Prior to the meeting a slide presentation will be shared on the TIRRA website. An eSPOKES notification will advise when presentation has been posted.

TIRRA 

A Message from Trustee-elect Hunter

A genuine and heartfelt thank you for everyone's vote on Saturday. 

I am keen to jump back into the fray on your behalf.

I would like to thank Doug Fenton and Emily McIvor for their participation in the campaign process and wish them all the best in their future endeavors. 

I would also like to congratulate Peter Luckham on yet another decisive win.

I was especially encouraged by his comments in yesterday's espokes.

Each of you will now have the opportunity to speak out about what YOU believe the Trust should focus on and, at the risk of sounding trite, I will add:

"Together we CAN make a difference"    

With sincere thanks,

Ken Hunter

Propane Delivery

Just a reminder we will be delivering propane on Thursday Oct, 20th.  Please call 250 246 1838 to arrange a delivery.  

Viper Fuels Inc.

3127 Henry Road, Chemainus, BC  V0R 1K4

Grateful for the Opportunity to Work on Your Behalf

Hello Thetis Islanders, 

Well, Saturday didn't turn out as many had hoped. So I wanted to express how grateful I have served you for the past 4-year term. The first two years involved a steep learning curve, and the workload was sometimes demanding (for the entire 4yrs). But, worth every minute (less the fake news bulletins). Some many unique opportunities to explore what is possible, what fits where and with what and why. Including an in-depth review of the Islands Trust Act (https://islandstrust.bc.ca/about-us/islands-trust-act/) was such a privilege. 

I will miss working with Islands Trust Conservancy as a board member. Seeing how conserving land in a strategic and informed fashion was intriguing. The generosity of those who supported the ITC was surreal, and this is all a unique aspect of the Islands Trust Act (1974).  

It will be up to all of us to attend the Thetis LTC meetings, now held again at Forbes Hall (by zoom or in person). Something that has grown in its level of efficacy is our opportunity to speak about ideas, local projects, or individuals on a mission to change something by utilizing the Town Hall, Delegations &/or written correspondence to communicate with the Thetis Local Trust Committee. I want to wish your new local trustees are Peter Luckham and Ken Hunter, all the best with this terms work, as there is plenty to get done, significant issues to be considered. 

The level of support for not being successful is humbling. You are all fantastic people, and I am looking forward to seeing or out and about on Thetis. 

Again, Huy ch q'a siem, 

Doug Fenton

250.804.6480

For Sale: 4 young, healthy Ewes

4 lovely, 2.5-year-old ewes for sale. Proven mothers (all had twins this spring) and easy to care for.
Keep the blackberry at bay, the grass down and brighten your day with these sweet animals.

We really enjoyed having these sheep and would love to keep them but with another (human) baby on the way, we’re simplifying.

Call or text for more details or to come meet them (and their lambs).
Brianna and Ryan 250-686-0266

Post Office and the Marina’s Quiet Generosity

Thank you, Fred, for sharing the reality of our postal service, I was either unaware it was provided by the marina or had forgotten.

Therefore, our company, Full Spectrum Distributors, a division of Lotusland Industries, will be providing the equipment necessary to produce enough power to allow the Marina including the Post office, to safely shut down all of their systems. Just like a UPS does for your computer. So, we are perfectly clear, this is a service we are proving, not 'equipment' as such. It will be a similar size to the one in a van conversion RV would use. 

As many of you know I am no longer physically capable of installing this system. Therefore, I need a person to volunteer a few hours of their time to put up the panels... assuming they would go on the roof. I have a safety harness to use.

Secondly, I need an electrician to install the inverter/charger/auto switch all in one very near the panel and connect the six wires. Lastly, someone to carry the light, by comparison to golf batteries, to its chosen site and I'll hook up the two wires. No off gassing, no corrosion, no maintenance for 30+ years, Lithium Iron Phosphate.

Please email David,  littleislander@protonmail.com.

Happy to do my bit for the community and reduce the Marina's cost while backing up their power system.

Regards,

David

Full Spectrum Distributors

A Regenerative, Biodynamic, Organic Group of Companies Practicing Permaculture Principles

For Sale or Free

We’ve upgraded (TV, bikes) and up-sized (rapidly growing puppy) many items. All are clean and in good working condition.

FOR SALE
* Tailgate bike rack
        Swagman Paramount Tailgate Pad-M
        Great for 2 e-bikes on a smaller truck (Ranger-sized)
        Originally $240. Asking $100
* Car Trunk Bike Rack
        Saris Bones-2
        Regular 2-bike rack
        Originally $240. Asking $100
* Puppy Carrying Case
        Fits under seat for air travel. Only used once.
        Originally $60. Asking $30
* Plastic Dog Crate
        Top Paw 28” Portable Kennel size medium (up to 30 pounds).
        Breathable flow-through ventilation with safety lock door.
        Originally $100. Asking $50
* Panasonic Viera 33” Smart TV
        Great for a smaller room or bedroom.
        Asking $75
* Swivel Desk Chair
        IKEA armless dark green upholstery, casters, fully adjustable
        Asking $10

FREE
* Marin 21-gear bike
* Costco collapsible golf push cart

Email: bevdavegreene@gmail.com

Soup’s On: October 19th at Forbes Hall

11:30 am until 1:00 pm (earlier if we run out!)

Gather at Forbes Hall for a very Thetis Island lunch!

Menu:

Mexican Corn Chowder

Cornbread

Assorted Goodies

Teas and Coffee

Suggested donation of $7 for soup, bread, treats, and teas & coffee.  

Everyone is welcome to join us, seniors, seniors who don’t think they’re seniors, workers, families, and everyone who just wants a mid-day meal!

Menu remainders for take-out when available. 

See you on Wednesday!

The Soup’s On Team

Thank You from "Trustee Luckham"

Thank you Thetis Island for your support to continue working on your behalf at the Islands Trust.

I want to thank Doug Fenton for his service over the last 4 years, his strong background in environmental science and support for working with First Nations was greatly appreciated by myself and many others.

Congrats to Emily McIvor for a strong campaign effort garnering good community support.

Finally Congrats to Ken Hunter returning from a term off, looking forward to working with him at the Trust table.

Looking ahead to quote Ken, "My people want change", let’s find out what change looks like and implement what is important for Islanders. I would like to hold a workshop early in the term that focuses on this topic to get us off in the right direction.

Just so you know I will be standing again for a seat at the Executive table where a voice from Thetis can be heard as Trust Council determines it's direction for the next 4 years.

All the best to everyone and Thank you.

Peter Luckham,

Trustee

Jollity Weekly Order Reminders

Changes to milk & yogurt orders due today by noon.

Home Grocery Delivery - please confirm by Wednesday afternoon.

We have lots of extra EGGS this week. Let us know if you'd like some and we can put them down at the kiosk through the week.

Fresh harvest at the KIOSK every Wednesday from 10am to dusk.

With thanks,

Jollity Farmers

For Sale! Contents of House on Thetis Island

Oct 17^th thru 20^th (mon – thurs)

All offers will be considered.

By appointment only!
Please call 250-246-9524 & ask for Kim

**lots of kitchen items, candles, candle holders
**lots of great baskets, decor & many books!
**many national geographic, science & other magazines

**2 dozen pieces of art!
**desk set: 1 table lamp & 1 matching floor lamp $60
**2 new upholstered & metal den chairs (cost $700) $300 for both
**1 large plaid livingroom chair (cost $650) $150

**diningroom table (pecan or walnut) & 4 chairs $400 obo

**8 place set of mikasa china (cost $500) $100

**13 antique spools/candle holders $200 obo

**antique oak bar & 2 barstools $4,000  obo

**custom upholstered office chair like new (cost $500) $150

**lawn care items: lawn mower, blower, tools, saws

**queen futon mattress $60

**5 tv/stereo stands (metal or wood) all on wheels

**sofabed $300 (never slept in)

**new queen headboard white distressed $100 obo

 to see photos of above listed house contents go to: deb-wilson.com

You can see the contents of her “sold by deb” listing at 405 Kenwood road.

(it’s the three-story green house)

Anyone wishing to get rid of boxes, we could use them!