Break in at 48 Harbour Road

I was at my property this weekend and noticed that someone broke a window and entered the blue house.  They stole some brand new (still in the box) floor nailer and a brad nailer (Canadian tire mastercraft)  Then they went to the lower house and kicked in the door.  All the stole was about 3 bottles of alcohol.

I thought everyone on the island should be aware of this.

I did not call the police as the damage and theft was so minor, should I make a report?

Thanks

Gerry Taft

48 Harbour Road

Free Antique Piano

Mason Risch upright piano built about 1890. Suitable for beginner/intermediate, needs some work.

Please call Sue Vanderhoef 250-246-2813 for more info.

Haida Gwaii Area Likely Location of Future Large Earthquake ~

Click here to view a news item regarding the latest seismic research for the BC coast.  

Have you practiced your earthquake preparedness?

TIVFD

Forbes Hall Kitchen

To all Kitchen users:

On Mar 27th, the door on the commercial fridge was left open. On Saturday morning, a hall user noticed the noise from the fridge. The fridge was overheating and the compressor was being overworked. This commercial fridge was very expensive and it took quite a while for the Soups On Group to raise the money to buy it.

So please make sure that the fridge door is closed tight.

In addition, on Tuesday Mar 31st, a user had forgotten to drain and turn off the sanitizer before they left. Please remember to check that everything is clean and in order when leaving the kitchen after use.

TICA Kitchen Committee

Happy Easter to all ~

Wildfire Community Preparedness Day ~ May 2

Saturday, May 2nd at Forbes Hall

10:00AM ~ Noon

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News Release ~ TIVFD Wins Funds

Edmonton, Alberta, April 2, 2015 – Today, FireSmart Canada announced that 24 projects will receive funding to make their communities safer as part of National Wildfire Preparedness Day. On May 2, people across the country will participate in local mitigation projects to help reduce the risk of wildfire damage in their communities.

24 organizations across Canada were chosen from hundreds of applications received.  TIVFD was one of the BC winning applications.

Each of the groups below from BC will receive $500 for their projects:

• Anarchist Mountain Community – Osoyoos
• Cayoose Creek Band – Lillooet
• East Gate Fire Protection Society – East Gate
• Kanaka Bar Indian Band – Kanaka Bar
• Nazko First Nation – Nazko
• Northern Rockies Fire Rescue – Fort Nelson
• Predator Ridge Community Emergency Management Committee – Vernon
• TIVFD Wildfire Community Liaison – Thetis Island

Question Concerning Camping Trailer

There is a folding camping trailer that is being stored on the Highways Right-of-Way next to the Main Road Highways Maintenance Yard on Foster Point Road. 

The Ministry of Highways representative has indicated to the Fire Dept. that the location where the camping trailer is parked would be the best spot for the proposed TIVFD water storage tank for fire suppression assistance in that neighbourhood, and the required paperwork for permissions is being prepared. 

The trailer will have to be moved and we would like to contact the owner.  If you are the owner, or know who is, please contact chief11@telus.net  

Thank you.

TIVFD

Dinner Club~ April 19th

Sunday, April 19th Dinner Club Event at Forbes Hall

Make your reservations for the final dinner of the season!

All adults are welcome. Seating is at 5:30 PM-$18 paid at the door.

Send an email to donella123@aol.com or place a note in the drop box addressed to Dee 16-2 by Wednesday April 15

THE MENU.........

Fruit Salad with Miami Lime Celery Seed Dressing

Huli Huli Chicken

(or Stuffed Portobello Mushroom by advanced request)

Gai Lan with Oyster Sauce

Cornbread and Honey

Coconut (Haupia) and Chocolate Pie

(or Cheese and Fruit Plate by advanced request)

Pot of Gold Decaf Coffee, Tea and Punch

"Refreshments Available"

Presented by The Thetis Island Seniors' Committee TISC

Soup's On ~ Wednesday, April 8th

Forbes Hall/Community Centre - - $5.00

Service begins at 11:30 AM and goes on until soup is gone or 1:00 PM, whichever happens first! If available, there will be take-out soup for sale. Bring a container!

MENU to CELEBRATE SPRING!

Italian Wedding Soup

Hearty Bread

Assorted Baked Goodies

"A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand!"

Pot of Gold Coffee and Tea

At 1:00 PM you are invited into the Hunter Room for Bridge.

Mark your calendars also for and added and final Soup's On taking place on April 15 with our special guests CVRD Director Mel Dorey and new CAO Brian Carruthers.

From the Soup's On Committee, celebrating Volunteer Week by applauding all our wonderful soup cooks, cookie makers, dishwashing wonders and the two great volunteers from Capernwray, Alanna and Chay!

TIRRA ~ Executive 2015 - 2016

Steve Frankel, Chair/President

Stu Downey, VP, Mosquito/Pest Management Committee

Claire Hess, Recording and Correspondence Secretary

Ernie Hunter, Treasurer and Resident Sage

Stephanie Cottell and Vicki Walker, Co-Chairs, Solid Waste Management Committee

Graeme Shelford, Chair, Transportation Committee

Suzan Sarioglu, Chair, Cemetery Committee

Vicki Walker and Andy Keir, Co-Chairs, Thetis Island (AKA,Lawrence) Trail Committee 

We would like to extend our  deep appreciation to the (past) 2014-2015 Members of the TIRRA Executive

Doreen Lilley, Chair, Trails Committee

Ken Stinson, Recording Secretary

Thank you for volunteering your work, time and energy to our community

To the new members: Claire Hess, Vicki Walker, Stephanie Cottell, Andy Keir, many thanks for your willingness to join TIRRA Executive and volunteering for the benefit and support of our community.

Thanks also to Graeme Shelford for continuing his 16 years as Transportation/Roads Chair and to all who are continuing to serve.

A special note and Recognition to Ernie Hunter; your dedication, work and extraordinary commitment to TIRRA the Thetis Island Community is and has been invaluable, and deeply appreciated. Thank you for agreeing to stay with TIRRA as an integral part of our Executive

Thank you also to all past and new members of TIRRA

Wishing you a wonderful Holiday Weekend

Steve Frankel

CVRD at Last Soup's On of the Season ~ April 15th

Mel Dorey our CVRD director is planning to bring Brian Carruthers, the new CAO, to Thetis April 15th to get in on the last "Soup's on" for the season.  Brian wants to meet some islanders and have a look around as well as enjoy a great community lunch.  As usual, everyone is invited.

Ernie Hunter

A big "THANK YOU" to the soup's on crew for making it all happen every week each winter!