Ink Cartridges to Go!

I work at Capernwray and found some old ink cartridges for Epson printers. They will expire soon in June 2016 but are original Epson sealed in boxes never opened. Don’t know if they are still good but they do go for over $40 each at Staples. Therefore, I’m just wondering if anyone on the island would have a matching printer so that they can get used rather than thrown away. The matching printers are listed on the cartridge boxes but here is a list:

2 Epson T009201 Color Ink Cartridges for printers: Epson Stylus Photo 900, 1270 or 1280

2 Epson T007201 Black Ink Cartridges for printers: Epson Stylus Photo 780, 785EPX, 825, 870, 875DC, 875DCS, 890, 900, 1270, 1280

1 Epson T040120 Black Ink Cartridge for printers: Epson Stylus C62, CX3200

Anyone interested can contact me by phone at the Capernwray office or by email:sfalardeau@capernwray.ca

Level 3 Drought Declared

Click here to view: Level 3 Drought declared for parts of Vancouver Island & Gulf Islands, BC ~ CBC News

Jeannine Caldbeck

Campfire Ban in Effect June 1st

Thetis Island will go to a complete campfire ban beginning June 1st until further notice. 

Please report all smoke sightings to 911. 

Approved propane campfire appliances will still be allowed (no smoke, no sparks).

TIVFD

Freya's Cat has Returned !

My cat came home. 

Thank you!  Freya

Mixed Items, Small Appliances for Sale

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Gerry & Vivian Smith

Missing from TICA Workday ~ Weeder

I managed to misplace my three pronged long handled weeder at the Spring clean up.

If anyone comes across it , please contact

Dag at dagwaddell@gmail.com, Thanks!

Thank You to Hall Clean Up Volunteers

Thank you to all the people who came out to help at the Spring Clean up at the hall. A special thank you to all the school kids who showed up to help. The rain seemed to subside during the day so all went well.

TICA Board

Domaine Jasmin Tasting Room

Our tasting room is open Saturday and Sunday from 11-4 p.m.

Come by and check out the vineyard and taste our new releases.

J. Denis Gagnon

Proprietor & Winemaker

Domaine Jasmin Vineyard & Winery

domainejasmin.com 

Comment on Mari-culture Lease

The principles of the Islands Trust are to 'preserve and maintain' the Area under jurisdiction. The development of the Thetis side of the 'cut' to mariculture certainly does not fulfill these fundamental principles. IF there was some benefit to Thetis Islanders by such development, then it might be considered  by the residents of Thetis, however, I see no indication of there being any benefit only potential negatives to Thetis.   In my view, the fact that it is potentially a Penelakut  organisation that wants the licence does not give me much confidence in the potential operation as illustrated by the 'harvesting'  by persons from Penelakut, of almost all the oysters along the foreshore of the Thetis side of Telegraph Harbour over the last two winters.

In summary, I am against the proposal.

John Gordon

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Mari-culture Lease continued discussion ~

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Why Propane Campfires are Allowed ~

Are you wondering why approved propane campfire appliances are allowed during complete campfire bans?  Propane campfires produce no smoke, and more importantly, no sparks.  You can turn off the propane fuel immediately, and there are no smoldering embers or ashes.  Propane campfire appliances sit above the ground in a container, and not on the soil or duff where wood or briquettes can light underground fires.  There is no water needed to extinguish a propane campfire - you only need to turn off the fuel.  Some models can be adjusted to a flame level you prefer but all models will not produce a flame height higher than the Provincial regulation of 18", unlike  wood fuelled campfires. There is no danger of incomplete extinguishment of a propane campfire appliance but briquettes or wood fuelled barbecues or campfires can be problematic due to improper disposal of the leftover fuel (unburned wood or briquettes that are internally still harbouring embers).  The Province and Fire Departments support the use of propane campfires and BBQ's.  Although approved campfire appliances are expensive compared to a box of matches and some sticks, they are much safer, give out real campfire heat and flames, and last for many years.

For your information, Costco in Nanaimo has the best price for a great unit (you may have seen one in action at the Fire Smart Workshop) for $99. 

The areas around Thetis Island all the way to Victoria are in HIGH HAZARD and there is talk that the Province may be banning wood/briquette campfires in the coming week.  The Capital Regional District already has areas in EXTREME.  Penelakut Island had a reported bush fire on Thursday.  We need to be vigilant.  If campfires or BBQs are part of your summer activities here on Thetis or when you go camping in Provincial Parks, please consider an approved propane campfire appliance or propane fuelled BBQ.

TIVFD

Reminder: Spring Clean up at the Hall ~ Saturday May 28

Come out to the Hall!

Saturday, May 28 from 10 to 2

Help with the Spring Clean Up. A light lunch will be provided plus coffee and tea. 

Tasks will include: Upgrading the outhouses, re-organizing the back room for the new fitness equipment, cleaning the chairs, weeding the gardens, removing moss from the roof and cleaning the gutters.

Hope to see you there. Rain or shine.

TICA Board