Forbes Hall Fundraising Campaign Update

ACT Question

Our MP Alistair MacGregor in Question Period yesterday, Thursday, September 20, asked the Transportation Minister about the Penelakut position on the ocean-going vessel anchorages. The Minister said the issue is the subject of a 1-year Federal Government study that will have consequences for First Nations and other coastal communities. Thetis is one. Here's a link to the exchange: 

https://youtu.be/v8GXSYkvbjY

Dave

Meals out at Capernwray Harbour

You are invited join us at the Capernwray Harbour Dining Room for meals starting on September 24th onwards.  The Staff & Students of Capernwray Harbour would love to host you.  Our kitchen offers a wonderful menu of home cooked meals three times a day - Breakfast, Lunch and Supper.  We also serve a mid-morning Brunch meal on Saturdays and a Formal Supper on Sunday Evenings.  We’d also welcome you to stay for our Sunday Evening Service as well if this would be of interest to you.  

Please phone the Main Office at 250-246-9440 or email chbc@capernwray.ca to book in for a meal as often as you would like.  Please let us know at least a day in advance if you would like to join us for a meal. Meal costs are $10 for breakfast or lunch per person and $15 for brunch or supper per person.  Thank-you and we look forward to hosting you!

Free & For Sale

2 Cooper Weather Master S/T snow tires 215/70R14 M&S - free to a good home!

Rexon 14” drill press model RDM 100A, 5/8” capacity, 5 speed - $125 OBO

Call Frank English - 250-246-9899

Summer Rain....

A number of Islanders have asked if this summer was dryer than previous summers.

Below is June, July and August rainfall totals for the last 10 years...drier than average, but not the driest. 

2009  31mm  

2010  58

2011  28

2012  26

2013  76

2014  37

2015  42

2016  80

2017  47.8

2018  38.9      

Average   46.5 mm

Keith Rush

from the Library ~

A few new materials for your reading enjoyment.

Death in the Dales - Frances Brody 

Odd Child Out - Gilly Macmillan

Proof of Life - J.A.Jance

End Game - David Baldacci

Us Against You - Frederick Backman

Women Talking - Miriam Toews

The Widow - Fiona Barton

Elementary, She Read - Vicki Delaney

Celine

Gravenstein Apples

Anyone interested in having some Gravenstein apples please call 250-246-9629. T

hey are good for eating, baking pies, apple sauce etc. & freeze well.

Yoga ~ Monday Evenings

Monday evening yoga with Tatiana commences Monday, September 24.

Class runs 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm for September and October.

Ground and rejuvenate as we transition from summer to fall.

Classes are suitable for all levels and all are welcome.

New to yoga? No need to be nervous - I love teaching beginners and classes are suitable for all levels – please join us! On a budget? Pay what you can.

No fancy clothing required - dress comfortably in clothes you can move in.

Yoga mats and props (equipment) available.

Inquiries or questions welcome at: tatiana@wingwalker.ca:: 250-246-9175

See you on the mat :)

Next Veterinary Visit ~ Wednesday, October 3rd

The next veterinary visit to the island will be Wednesday, October 3rd.

For an appointment please phone Dr Martin Randle on 250 436 0045 or email erskine2814@outlook.com

Items for Sale

Power It! pressure washer, used once (3000 psi, 2.25 gpm, 6.5 hp Kohler gas engine) $300

AirPlus compressor, electric, large tank, with hoses $175

Kohler generator (2.5 kw, 120 volt) $125

Craftsman 4 hp lawnmower, 22” mulcher $50

Wisconsin Robin EY27W standalone 7.5 hp gas engine with drive shaft, made in Japan $50

Peter Brock (604) 727-0380 talk or text. Can send photos

Yard Waste ~ October

Open Burning category 2 and 3 fires can commence OCTOBER 1st on Thetis Island WITH PERMIT.  After October 31st, no permits for campfires or yard waste are necessary until next year.

You can apply for your OCTOBER yard waste permit now on-line at http://thetisislandfire.ca/  but only small evening campfires are permitted until the end of September.  Those wishing October campfire permits whom have not already obtained a September permit, can apply now.  Those already holding a campfire permit for September are already on-file and we will extend your permit automatically to October 31st starting September 20th.

During October, and all of the following months, it will be your responsibility to check the VENTING INDEX for the day you wish to ignite your open burn pile, and to follow all Provincial regulations that prohibit construction waste, tires, garbage, plastic, paint burning etc. 

Go to this interactive venting map of coastal BC

The Ministry of Environment sets the VENTING INDEX daily for our area and to limit the respiratory and pollutant effects of smoke during periods of poor venting due to weather conditions, the MOE restricts open burning to days of GOOD Venting when the smoke will rise to a certain height and then mix and spread aloft rather than stay close to the land mass airshed we share.

TIVFD

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck,

LAFC (Local Assistant to the Fire Commissioner)

Soup's On ~ Starts September 26th

Our new season will run from September 26 to December 12, 2018 and then from January 9 to April 10, 2019. 

Mark your calendars to come to Forbes Hall on these Wednesdays at 11:30 AM to enjoy the great soup, bread or rolls, baked goodies, Pot of Gold Coffee, tea, hot chocolate, hot apple drink and delightful conversations! 

Soup is served up to 1:00 PM or when we run out, whichever happens first; it is best to come early! The cost is still just $5.00 !  Second helpings of soup by donation; take out can be purchased after guests have been served.

Thanks to those people who came out for our recent "start up" meeting. We hope to find some additional soup cooks, bakers and helpers. These Wednesday social events cannot happen without the great volunteers and the two Capernwray students! All profit from Soup's On events is earmarked for kitchen needs; especially important with the upcoming Hall renovations.

Wednesday, September 26

The first event MENU:

Leek & Potato Soup ~ Cheese Biscuits ~ Bread Pudding with Custard

Pot of Gold Coffee, Assorted Tea Selection, Hot Chocolate and Hot Apple Drink. 

The Soup's On Committee; Shirley Burr, Dee Smith & Don Sinclair