Rainfall Stats ~ April 2017

courtesy of Keith Rush

Summer Quarterly ~ Deadline May 10th

Please be sure to let us know of any articles or stories, notices (to Veronica), ads (to Carol), for the summer edition of the Quarterly.  The deadline for submissions is May 10th, with a few days grace possible if you let us know what to expect.  Thanks!

Veronica at veronica@thetisisland.net or 246 1509

Carol at sowerby@seaside.net or 246 4042

Hand-piled Yard Waste Fire Permits

We are in the transition period from our moist and cool weather and will be heading into the traditional hotter, drier weather of May/June.  Accurate Fire Weather forecasting cannot predict conditions much beyond ten days, and erring on the side of caution, the TIVFD and its Fire Permit designates will only be issuing Yard Waste fire permits until May 15th.  Five people applied in person for and received Yard Waste fire permits on Saturday at the Solid Waste Yard and those permits were incorrectly dated for the entire month.  If you were one of these five (Lots 138, 217, 221, 273 and 309), please reapply on May 15th for an extended permit.

Yard Waste burn piles are more problematic than campfires for wildfire hazard because of their size, and because they are ignited in daylight hours during the lower humidity and higher temperature part of the day.  Burn piles, by regulation, must be smaller than 3 metres in diameter and 2 metres in height, and on bare ground away from leaf,branch litter or grass, under trees, near buildings, fences etc.  Burn piles must be supervised at all times, and not ignited when there is a threat of wind carrying live sparks or embers to the surrounding interface.  Campfires are evening (after 5 pm) open burns, with a much smaller diameter (less than 18 inches x 18 inches) and ignited during a higher humidity and lower temperature part of the day.  They also must be supervised continuously.

We have just completed five months of open burning without a permit and one month of open burning with a permit.  May is open to campfires with a permit at this time, and at the moment we will continue open burning yard waste piles until May 15th, and reassess then.

Fire Chief J. Caldbeck

TIVFD

Veterinary Visit ~ May 3rd

The next veterinary visit will be on Wednesday, May 3rd. For an appointment please contact Dr Martin Randle on 250 436 0045 or erskine2814@outlook.com

Thanks,

Martin

Dr. Martin E. Randle BVSc, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (IVAS), GPCert(SAS), MRCVS, FRSPH.

Cat Found

FOUND on Kenwood Road:  a beautiful cat, white and tan , with no tail. Very people friendly.

Please call Lesley at 250-416-1333 if you know the owners of this cat or have any information that may help to reunite the cat with its owners.

SOAS ~ Speakeasy ~ May 6th

School Orchards Africa is hosting a Speakeasy fundraiser next Saturday at Forbes Hall. Tickets are by advance sale and only available for the next 6 days!

They are available through Cecilia 250-246-3013 innessmc@telus.net or Maureen 250-246-2184 sunrisegrail@gmail.com 

Cost $20 for adults, $15 for students and children 12 and under are free. 

Please state your entree preference when purchasing your tickets.   If you want to get into the Roaring 20’s mood feel free to dress up but costumes are optional.  Come support a wonderful cause and have a great time!

Menu

Starter:

A platter of fresh veggies, dips, Moroccan humus, Quinoa, cheese, ham,braised black eye peas, & flat breads.as well as colourful and flavourful home baked vegan vegetable buns with compound butter or EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) and Balsamic dip.

Main:

A choice of hearty pulled pork slowly braised in banana leaves or shredded chicken delicately poached in coconut milk and exotic spices. Vegetarians can enjoy slowly roasted medley of vegetables.

All options will be served over coconut rice, flavourful beans, accompanied by roasted plantains, paired with the freshness of Jicama and green apple coleslaw.

Dessert:

African kids love French Toast, so we dare to offer a richly infused brioche toast accompanied banana caramelized in Canadian Maple syrup, fresh fruit compote and Crème Chantilly.

St John Ambulance ~ First Aid Course

On Monday, June 19th, a St.John Ambulance instructor will be providing a level 1 first aid course. It will involve a full day of instruction for a minimum of 12 and a maximum of 18 students. 

The basic fee is $95/student but a small additional cost to cover equipment transport, set up and ferry fare for the instructor will be added to each student fee. Thanks to a grant from the TICA Community Fund, a significant subsidy (amount dependent upon enrolment) will be applied to each student's fee.

This opportunity is first come first served -- please contact Andy Lamb at 250-246-9770 or andylamb@telus.net

2016 Fire Chief's Report

The Chief's report - always an interesting read.

Click here to view the 2016 Chief's Report.

jollity FARM ~ Open Saturday & Sunday

Jollity Farm Open Saturday and Sunday this weekend 10am-1pm

NEW SPECIAL! 3" Begonias and Blue Madness Petunias $2 each or 2 for $3.50 

Basket-stuffers are going fast! 2" pots $2-2.50 each

ON GOING SPECIAL! Nasturtiums and Marigolds $2.50 each or 3 for $6.50

Lots of boutique perennials, aromatic herbs, bee plants, and more!

Camera Club ~ Thursday April 27th

Camera Club tonight (Thursday 27th) 7pm in the library.

Everyone welcome,

Carol Sowerby

Stern Ladder for Sale

Top quality stainless steel, folding  stern ladder.$50 

Gerry Smith 250 246 2775

Traffic Control Practice ~ April 29th

The TIVFD Auxiliary Emergency Scene Traffic Control team members will be out practicing on Saturday, April 29th around 10:30ish or later.  We will most likely be around the head of the harbour or by the school.  Please obey all Traffic Control directions for our safety as well as yours.

Thanks,

TIVFD