Look for the Q ~ Fall 2018 Edition

There is much of particular current concern and interest in the coming Q, Thetis Island Quarterly. The Quarterly is issued to all TICA members but you can order one for $5 by contacting Veronica up to Monday evening:  250-246-9445  veronicashelford@gmail.com

Contents of this Q

Islands Trust and Anchorages

Lessons Learned from Saltspring Fire

Area G Election

Forbes Hall Expansion Update

“Life” Stories: Growing up on Thetis Island.

 The Yukon Quest

 Further, Family, & Fish

 Kempes en route

New Phone Book - and Updates

Thetis Trivia

Investing & Being Invested, in the TIVFD

ThINC Thanks

ThINC Youth Camp

Family Fun Day

Advertisements

Tide Tables

Of course, you can also join TICA and regularly receive this interesting news magazine. Please let Veronica know that you are taking that step.

http://www.thetisisland.net/tica-tirra/TICATIRRA_2018_Fee_Request_A.pdf

All it takes to join, is to download the membership fee request form, linked above and from thetisisland.net, http://www.thetisisland.net/, then mail in your cheque. You will note that this form does double duty, in inviting your membership in the Thetis Island Residents' and Ratepayers' Association (T.I.R.R.A.) also, so that you can join both with one cheque

http://www.thetisisland.net/tica/membership2.html

Looking for Diamond Harrows

Just wondering if any of our Island neighbours would have a set of diamond harrows to borrow or rent for a few days this coming week?

Contact Greg

780-505-1569

gnpgall@gmail.com

Recycling Yard ~ Reminder

PLEASE, PLEASE CLEAN, RINSE & DRAIN RECYCABLES, especially containers containing various cleaning agents. 

Some of these products can contain hazardous ingredients that can cause harm or injury to skin, eyes & possibly even to respiratory systems.

Workers at the site are handling the majority of these containers individually as they are being sorted & catagorized. (Nothing goes in bins with caps on) An accidental spill of the residues in these containers creates a risk to the workers of harm on exposure to these toxic substances.

This happened today at the site with a substance accidentally splashed on my arms & face while sorting containers causing burning that has persisted for some hours. It would probably have been a far worse situation if it had got in my eyes, but thankfully I was wearing glasses.

So PLEASE do your part & consider the workers at the yard as they are the ones handling YOUR stuff!

James,

Volunteer, Thetis Island Garbage & Recycle Centre

Weather Indexes

The Fire Weather Index (FWI) System consists of six components that account for the effects of fuel moisture and wind on fire behaviour.  The first three are moisture codes for the moisture content of forest litter and fine fuels, the loosely compacted organic layers of moderate depth, and the average content of deep, compact organic layers.  The last three components represent the rate of fire spread, the fuel available for combustion, and the frontal fire intensity. Thetis Island, through consultation with Coastal Fire, daily averages three reporting stations (North Cowichan, Cedar and Salt Spring 2) to arrive at our fire hazard rating.  Moderate Fire Hazard is 3, High is 4 and Extreme is 5. We have been sitting in EXTREME for several weeks, with the addendum that any ignition source can result in explosive fire behaviour and the fire run rates of 30 metres a minute.  The recent Maple Mountain fire was a good example of that explosive behaviour and ten fire halls as well as forestry actioned that fire.  They were still putting out hot spots a week later.

And now the good (?) news: For two days in a row the FWI for our averaging stations has been rated HIGH Hazard  and the forecast is that it will also be HIGH tomorrow.  That means that on TUESDAY, Thetis Island will drop to HIGH HAZARD and HIGH RISK ACTIVITIES may commence IN EARLY SHIFT ONLY. This will mean that on Tuesday, you can chainsaw, skid, excavate, mill etc. from DAWN to NOON and you MUST POST A 2 HOUR FIRE WATCH FOLLOWING THE ACTIVITY or until 2 pm.   You still must have water for extinguishment on site and available immediately in case a spark causes an ignition, and a means to dial 911 immediately to report the ignition.

There is still an ongoing Province-wide complete ban on outdoor fires and campfires.  (Propane BBQs and Campfire Appliances are excluded from that ban.)  Provincially we are still in a State of Emergency for wildfires and your abundance of caution and prudence with spark sources is commendable and appreciated.  

And to those of you whom have had conversations with visitors you have observed tossing their butts into the dry grass, we all thank you.  It only takes one person to raze a community!

TIVFD

August 24th ~ Forbes Hall Fundraising Campaign Update

CVRD Municipal Election 2018 Page

Councillor Candidate Information & more.

http://thetisisland.net/2018_CVRD_election/

Information for FARMTEAM Ticket Holders

Musical magic happens this Saturday, outside in the tennis court at Forbes Hall!

Farmteam Concert

Doors open at 7:30 pm

Concert starts at 8 pm

Chairs will be provided. For your comfort you may wish to bring a cushion, a flashlight or headlamp, an extra layer of clothing and mosquito repellent.

Please note: No tickets available at the door. 

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Snacks & Beverages - Remember to bring your toonies!

Snack Mix $2 per bowl

Refreshing Punch $2 

Beer & Wine $6

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See you on the dance floor!

Saturday, August 25th at the Nature House ~ Eel Grass with Nikki Wright

At 11 AM, join Nikki Wright on the beach at low-tide for a talk on eel grass and habitat connectivity!

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to learn about the importance of eel grass and the Salish Sea Nearshore Recovery Project. 

By donation of $5 per individual, $10 per family or free for Friends of the Nature House. At the Portal, 254 North Cove Rd.

jollity FARM ~ Closed this Saturday

But... you are still welcome to walk on up, as our self-serve fridge 

will be stocked with:

Italian Prune Plums (never sulphur sprayed)

Tomatoes

Eggs (limited supply - email to reserve)

1 lb bags of garlic

Today at the Nature House: Octopuses!

From 11 AM to 12 PM, Junior Biologists (ages 8 - 12) are welcome to drop-in for a lesson on octopuses!

Come learn about cephalopods, the giant pacific octopus and make a camouflage craft! 

By donation of $5 per individual, $10 per family or free for Friends of the Nature House. At the Portal, 254 North Cove Rd.

Etcetera Store open Saturday

Etcetera Store will be open on Saturday from 12 pm to 3 pm.

Visit us at 161 Pilkey Point Road.

There are still beautiful pieces in natural fabrics available and lots of curiosities to browse through. 

30% of this Saturday proceeds will be donated to the Hall Expansion. 

Summer Market this Saturday August 18th 10-2

Only 2 more Summer Markets for this year.

Drop by for: 

Thetis Island 2018 Phone Books

Woodworking Art

Soap Products

Children's Clothing

Jewelry

Seaweed Art

Home Baking

Crackers

Solar Art