Lost Dog Collar

I lost an electronic dog collar on Monday the 3rd on my way back to the ferry line up the gravel path from the beach in front of Capernwray.

It is red with a black box on it.

If found please let me know at joannechallenger@gmail or give it to Vicky Walker.  

Thanks! 

from the Library ~

New materials in the collection.

Phantom Thread dvd

The Florida Project dvd

Only Time Will Tell - Jeffrey Archer - fiction - #1 in the Clifton Chronicles

The Guilty - David Baldacci - fiction

My 25 Years in Provence - Peter Mayle - 944 - memoir

No Time To Spare - Thinking About What Matters - Ursula Le Guin - 813 literature

Before We Were Yours - Lisa Wingate - fiction

The Death of Mrs. Westaway - Ruth Ware

The Alice Network - Kate Quinn

Please check for library materials that need to find their way back to the library so other patrons can enjoy them.

Thanks for supporting your island library.

Celine

Reminder of Kempe Family Farewell ~ Thursday, September 6 at 7PM

Join us in honouring the Kempe Family (Ralf, Ruth, Anna & Timothy) for the years of sacrificial service & wonderful friendship they have poured into the communities of Capernwray Harbour and Thetis Island.  

Your invited for a time of dessert, tea & coffee, visiting and passing along your well-wishes to the Kempe family as they move from Thetis Island onto the big island across the water.  

Join us on the Pump House patio (Capernwray snack shop) starting at 7:00 pm.

Elizabeth Joslin 

REUNITED!!!! Small Black with White Dog Found

A smaller black male dog with a white chest and socks, has followed us home to 267 Forbes Rd.  He has a brown leather collar with X mark stitching, no tags.  Very friendly.  

If you know who this cutie belongs to, please call Cheryl @ 403-850-3539.

Thanks.........

Needed: eSpokes Manager

This email service called eSPOKES is now a committee of TIRRA, governed under TIRRA's bylaws. The forming statement will be posted with TIRRA minutes.

A volunteer "manager" sends the daily emails. Sending out the emails is cut and paste. 

Please consider serving the community from your computer and contact me. 

Call Claire Hess, 250-246-9445

Email: espokes@gmail.com 

Islands Trust Petition at Change.org

Soon our communities’ attention will be directed towards November’s Islands Trust elections. On our islands we usually have some difficulty in finding candidates because of the reluctance to get involved in the Islands Trust organization and the ever-increasing politics of land use. 

I understand that being in public office is not the most pleasant of endeavours, but it is important. The Islands Trust over the last 40+ years, has been given the singular mandate to “preserve and protect’ our islands’ environment, ecology, and rural character, and yet in many property owner’s views, it has failed. 

It’s history of weak leadership, lack of vision, and exaggerated bureaucracy, has appeared to put the emphasis on preserving and protecting the organization rather than our islands. A growing staff level, an ever increasing budget, a reactive rather than a proactive planning strategy, an expansion of involvement in issues outside of it’s mandate, and a centralization of decision making to the Executive, have undermined Trust Council’s focus of fulfilling the original object of the mandate. 

Many decisions and actions have frustrated those who support the Trust and those who are opposed to it. Yet year after year, Council seems unable to make any significant changes to the status quo. Instead, they have become defensive and refuse to listen to bona fide complaints or constructive criticism. Our islands and communities are at a crossroad, and this coming election will determine which direction the Islands Trust will follow, for good or ill. 

We are facing an onslaught of development which is contrary to our rural character. Our economies are gearing towards serving tourists instead of our local community. Our cost of living is rising and making housing a critical issue (particularly for those earning minimum wages in the tourist industry). In short, we are becoming, not the unique area envisioned by the mandate, but the same as any other growing municipality in the country. 

There are obstacles to changing the direction of the Islands Trust and some will suggest that it is too late. I’m hoping it is not the popular conviction. I’m hoping there are ways, beginning with finding candidates committed to the essence and vision of the mandate, who will stand up to management and staff, and do what is good for the islands, not for special or personal interests. It is the mandate that we should support, not the organizational structure. 

Please consider signing the petition on Change.org to request the Minister of Municipal Affairs, to initiate a legislative review of the organizational structure of the Islands Trust regarding its efficiency and effectiveness in administering the mandate through land use. It’s our tax dollars; let’s ensure we are getting what we pay for.

Steve Wright

ibsjw@shaw.ca

My relationship with Thetis is only that our islands are within the Trust Area and I’m trying to reach all the islands to initiate a discussion and a review of the Trust to determine how to strengthen the mandate and our ability to manage our land use more effectively and efficiently. 

I served 10 yrs in the Trust and as a member of the executive, and have visited Thetis several times. 

https://www.change.org/p/minister-selina-robinson-request-a-legislative-review-of-the-islands-trust?recruiter=143932715&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=share_petition&utm_term=share_petition

Chanterelle Rain ~ a Short Film by Gail Noonan / Mayne Island

“Chanterelle Rain” is based on a love song to the summer rains that give us the treasured culinary gift of these prized mushrooms.

Animation is used to create a lush and entertaining homage to the passion and obsession these members of the Fungal Royal Family inspire in mere mortals.

The evocative impact of unconventional materials such as dryer lint, flowers, leaves, wild berries, coloured sand, beads, people and insects - both real and plastic -are used in harmony and counterpoint with the lyrics of the song.

Gail has just released this on social media for all to enjoy.  Perfect viewing for the late summer season on the Gulf Islands.

Chanterelle Rain from Gail Noonan on Vimeo.

Kayaks for Sale

Nimbus Telkwa HV

Length 18ft 3.  Beam 24.375. Weight 56lbs.

The Telkwa HV is an impressive boat, and can hold a ton of gear for trips with a total volume in hatches 470 (litres). 

Seaward Tyee

Length 17ft. Beam 24. Weight 56lbs. Storage volume 223 (litres)

This boat is like brand new condition. Again super stable and comfortable boat, 

Both boats come with paddle, hatch cover, sprayskirt, paddle float.

$4200 for both or sell separate..

Thanks

Tony

778 919 7263

Reminder: Telus Proposed Facility

Needed: Matchbox Cars and Trucks for Thetis Island Elementary School

We are looking for matchbox cars and trucks for Thetis Island Elementary School.  

If you have any hanging around your home that you would like to donate to the school, we would love to have them.  Just drop them off at the school. 

Thanks so much. 

Genny Redman 

August Rainfall Stats

courtesy of Keith Rush

Young Couple Looking to Buy on Thetis

Young couple searching for our forever home. Are you thinking about selling but haven’t had the courage to list yet? We are looking for a little piece of heaven to call our own. Is it a lot? Already built house? Our only stipulation is we are searching for is a pretty ocean view, bonus points for waterfront. 

Thanks friends! Looking forward to seeing pictures of your beautiful homes!

Jess + Jonny

jesshusson@gmail.com