Public Reminded to Exercise Extreme Caution

PARKSVILLE - The Coastal Fire Centre is urging the public to be extremely cautious with the use of campfires over the May long weekend. May has seen unseasonably dry thus far, and this has resulted in 26 fires with a total of 83 hectares burned within the Coastal Fire Centre: all are suspected to be human-caused.

The current prohibitions do not ban campfires or cooking stoves that use gas, propane or briquettes within The Coastal Fire Centre. A reminder to the public about campfire safety and responsibilities are as follows:

•          No larger than 0.5 metres high by 0.5 metres wide

•          Must have a fire guard around the campfire

•          Must have ready access to 8 litres of water or a shovel for the entire time the campfire is lit

•          Never leave the campfire unattended

•          Must be completely extinguished and ashes cool to the touch before leaving the area

A reminder that currently, there is a Category 2 and Category 3 prohibition in place throughout the Coastal Fire Centre, with the exception of Haida Gwaii. In addition, the following activities and use of the following equipment, materials and substances are currently prohibited:

•          Fireworks

•          Sky Lanterns

•          Burn Barrels or Burn Cages of any size or description

•          Binary exploding targets

•          Air Curtain Banners

Anyone found in contravention of an open-burning prohibition may be issued a violation ticket for $1,150, may be required to pay an administrative penalty of up to $10,000 or, if convicted in court, may be fined up to $100,000 and/or sentenced to one year in jail. If the contravention causes or contributes to a wildfire, the person responsible may be ordered to pay all firefighting and associated costs.

Human-caused wildfires are completely preventable and divert critical resources away from naturally caused fires. Always practice safe, responsible open fire use. 

To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cell phone.

You can follow the latest wildfire news:

•          on the free BC Wildfire Service public mobile app, available for Apple (iOS) and Android devices: the public can now report wildfires using this app

•          on Twitter at: http://twitter.com/BCGovFireInfo

•          on Facebook at: http://facebook.com/BCForestFireInfo

Contact:

BC Wildfire Service

Fire Information Officer

Coastal Fire Centre

250 951-4209

What's Fresh @ Jollity Farm?

Open Saturday 10-2 and Sunday 10-1

Back in stock! A fresh batch of locally made emu-oil and essential oil mosquito repellent. (The emu oil actually comes from the emu farm just outside of Chemainus) 

Lots of yummy treats made with Jollity farm ingredients! Cool treats for the long weekend - Kombucha slushies and Ice Cream sandwiches are back! 

Plus freshly plucked from the Thetis Island Farm co-op:

Salad

Leeks

Asparagus

Cherry Tomatoes

Baby Cukes

Cauliflower

Arugula

Free Range Eggs

and more...

With thanks,

Jollity Farm

ISO Solid Wood Door

Looking for solid wooden door min 32" wide, prefer 36". Min 72" high

Seaspray (at) telus.net

Chasing Down Veggie Starts

Hello gorgeous community!

I finally have access to a garden and so I am eagerly on the treasure hunt to find some organic/heirloom veggie/fruit starters! I'm keen to grow all things delicious so if you have some extras that need a good home (I will love them and then eat them with much gratitude!) - I would be happy to swing by and pick them up and pay for them as well! Don't be shy. I've seen all your greenhouses as I drive around the island! I'd also soooo love to track down some raspberries/blueberries etc. Maybe you have some that just aren't fitting in with the others. Send them my way!

Thank you! Reach me (Jess) at 2503273860 or

harbourcitycontent@gmail.com and I will come a-runnin! 

Knitting Study

Hello! My name is Katharine and I'm conducting a knitting study for my Masters of Science at UBC.

The study takes 25 minutes and is conducted online, so you are welcome to take it at a time that is convenient for you. As compensation for participating in the study, you get to enter a raffle for one of five knitting prizes, valued between $30-$150 CAD.

The study is available at: www.knittingstudy.com.

All five prizes are made by Canadians and include two beautiful wool project bags, a worsted-weight yarn, a sock yarn set and a pair of knitting notions.

I am also giving away my first knitting pattern - the Pacific Crest Hat! The pattern is available at www.knittingstudy.com and can be downloaded for free as a token of my appreciation for checking out my study site.

The study is called StitchUp: Understanding and updating written knitwear patterns, and it looks at how knitters can use software to better understand their knitting patterns. It involves a survey and then working on two tasks in an online tool I created (25 minutes total).

I am conducting this study with Reid Holmes, the principal investigator.

If you are interested in participating, please go to: www.knittingstudy.com. If you have any questions or issues, please feel free to email me at kekerr@cs.ubc.ca

Thanks again and all the best,
Katharine

M.Sc. Candidate
University of British Columbia

Cycling

Explore Thetis on your bike with the Tour de Thetis riders this Saturday 9 AM at the community hall. The friendly, non-race event is held the first and third Saturday of the month.

Riders of all fitness levels and the odd freeloader are treated to one of Fred's restorative cookies on return to the hall at 11 AM.

Dave

Sunday Church

The "on screen" speaker this Sunday the 21st is Max Lucado.
The topic is "The Coming Wave".

10 AM at the Community Centre, all are welcome.
Further info---Ernie 250-252-0144

Blue Cottage Bread

As some of you may know, I am passionate about baking, especially bread. So let me introduce you to
BLUE COTTAGE BREAD, small batch artisan breads.

I will be doing mostly weekly bakes (days may not always be the same) of several different varieties to test the waters and see what is popular. Breads will be available for pickup this week on Friday afternoon (delivery if needed). To order please email higginsgroup@shaw.ca
text or call 250-714-9876

Please order for this week's offering by 2PM today Thursday May 18th.
Offering for Friday May 19th:

SEEDY SANDWICH LOAF, panned loaf full of flax, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and 12 grains. $7

HARVEST WHITE pillowy panned white made with unbleached flour with hints of molasses, perfect for grilled cheese sandwiches. $6

CLASSIC SOURDOUGH slow fermented crusty, chewy, rustic loaf. $8

FRENCH BAGUETTES perfect for that cheese platter $4

Photos on the Thetis blog and Thetis Facebook page.
Please reach out if you have any questions. Quantities may be limited. Payment by cash or etransfer.

Thanks,
Tracy Higgins
95 Hollyberry Lane

Sewing Machine 4 Sale

- Janome Memory Craft 6500
- 9” throat space (good for quilting frame)
- including all standard accessories
- including roll-around carrying case

$500.00 (Firm)
Contact Terry Harvey @ ve7ssr@gmail.com

The Summer Market at Marylyn’s Cusina is Back!

Join us each Saturday from 10 to 2 and see what’s new. Great things to eat, amazing artwork, beautifully crafted items by local artisans. 

Drop by and say hello!
Market Group

Forbes Hall Exercise and Stretch Fitness

NO CLASS FRIDAY MAY 19 resumes Tuesday May 23 AT NEW TIME

TUESDAYS and FRIDAYS arrive at 9 AM . Class will start shortly after and last about one hour

No running no jumping warm up.
We use weights and/or bands, floor mats or chairs. All at your own discretion.
Stretches to finish up.
All abilities welcome.
Questions? Contact Michelle Sutter at acanthurus61@gmail.com or Eleanor Vandergaag at roneleanorv@gmail.com

TICA Spring Work-Party

Date: Saturday, May 27, 2023

Start Times: see below

Place: Forbes Hall Community Centre

Work includes forest clean-up, chipping and spreading chips, window cleaning, installing window screens and some gardening. Lunch will be served to all the volunteers once the work is done. We are looking for 4 Team Leaders for (1) Forest clean-up (2) chipping and spreading (3) windows (4) gardening.

Schedule for the day:

8:00 am start

Forest Tidying, Wood Chipping

10:00 am start

Spreading chips

Weeding gardens

Cleaning exterior and Interior windows

Installing all window screens

11:30 am Workers Lunch starts

If you are interested in helping out, please contact info@forbeshall.ca