Big Canoe Living Volume 1 | Issue 23 by Big Canoe Living

GreetingsfromChief Ricky

Join the Big Canoe Volunteer Fire Department!

The Big Canoe Department of Public Safety is a multidisciplinary department that oversees all aspects of emergency preparedness, response, and access control The Department consists of POA employees and volunteers from within the community Whenever there is a need for public safety members to respond, whether an emergency or large-scale event requiring additional public safety manpower, the members of the Big Canoe Volunteer Fire Department respond with the POA staff to assist.

The Big Canoe Volunteer Fire Department (BCVFD) is a non-profit organization with a crucial mission: to assist the career members of the POA staff by utilizing community members in various volunteer roles Members of the BCVFD serve the community in many different ways, from fully certified firefighters to our auxiliary members who assist with events and traffic direction. By joining the BCVFD, you'll be part of a team that plays a vital role in ensuring the safety and wellbeing of our community.

Community residents who volunteer as members of the BCVFD begin their journey by attending weekly training sessions, meeting other members, and getting an orientation on department operations All volunteers are provided a pathway to reach their chosen level of participation BCVFD and the career firefighters provide all training on-site in most cases, making training easily obtainable The highest level of training requires several months of classes for a total of around 95 hours to equip members with the knowledge and training to go into buildings that are on fire. This is the most physically demanding certification, and the department currently needs it most The next level of training is scene support This level of training allows volunteers to respond to emergencies and assist with the operations but only exteriorly and safely away from the hazard zone The final level of participation is our auxiliary program These members' primary functions are to assist with large events, public safety demonstrations/fundraiser activities. These members assist with traffic direction during our larger community events or when roadways must be closed for repair or accidents.

The BCVFD is currently looking for interested residents who may wish to join the volunteer team By joining, you'll not only be giving back to the community and your neighbors, but you'll also become part of a close-knit team All interested residents are encouraged to join up and become part of our public safety team!

Chief Jordan

WHO WE ARE

THE BIG CANOE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF AUGMENTING AND ASSISTING THE BIG CANOE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY BY PROVIDING EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, AND SUPPORT TO ENHANCE THEIR EMERGENCY RESPONSE CAPABILITIES, THEIR ABILITY TO PERFORM SPECIAL EVENTS, AND EDUCATION AND TRAINING, FOR THE CITIZENS OF BIG CANOE AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

Support Professional Firefighters

Fire Suppression - Structure & Wildland

Medical Assistance Response

Accident Response & Extraction

Public Safety Activities

Traffic Control

Storm Related Clearing & Transport

Air Operations Support

Fire Hydrant & Hose Testing

Water Safety

Training

Fire Prevention - Public Education

Community Awareness

Community Support

Apparatus Operation & Equipment Maintenance

ineTasting

Thursday, 15 August | 3 pm - 7 pm

Sconti Room at the Clubhouse andClearance

Come down to the clubhouse and take advantage of great wine deals as we look to pair down our selection in preparation of our move and renovation. Many of these wines will be available to taste and try before you buy.

* Dinner reservations not required to attend the tasting event

Brunch

biscuits & gravy

Two biscuits with chorizo gravy. 12

sunday aug 11

Two biscuit sandwiches

Two bacon or sausage, egg, and cheese biscuits. Served with breakfast potatoes. 14

corned beef & hash

Fresh corned beef tossed with potatoes, peppers, and onions. Served with a sunny-side-up egg. 15

Beach Club

Beach Club will be closed Mon. Aug 19 & Tues. Aug 20 for Lakeside Bistro Prep Beach Club open Wed. Aug 21 - Mon. Sept 2

Beach Club closes for season beginning September 3, 2024 Wildcat Pool will be open daily 10am - 8pm and weekends only Sept. 3 - Sept. 29

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1 2 : 0 0 D E E P E N I N G P R A C T I C E S ( S T U D I O & Z O O M )

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND LINKS TO OUR ZOOM CLASSES, PLEASE VISIT THE ONLINE CALENDAR

AUGUST atRacquet

MONDAY

9 : 0 0 P I C K L E B A L L O P E N P L A Y

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9 : 0 0 * D I N K W I T H A P U R P O S E ( 8 / 2 0 )

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* R E Q U I R E S R E G I S T R A T I O N

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RACQUET PRO SHOP & BEACH CLUB

Choctaw Rejuvenation Update

Photos of progress over the last two weeks. Turn to the next page and register for a tour of the course.

Bunker drainage lines and liner installation on #5

Sand-capping all tee boxes prior to sod

Irrigation main line being trenched on #2

CHOCTAW

COURSE TOURS

Join us for a small group tour of the Choctaw Rejuvenation with Lydell Mack to view the course upgrades in progress. Click below to register for a date and time. Registration is online only.

August11,3:00pm

August11,4:30pm

August25,3:00pm

August25,4:30pm

THE CLUBHOUSE CLOSES SEPTEMBER 2

THE CLUBHOUSE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION SEPTEMBER 3

P

E T I T

ROAD SLOUGHING REPAIR

Road work to repair the road sloughing on Petit Ridge Drive is well underway. Once complete the road will resemble the recent project on Falcon Heights, pictured left.

Please use the detour map below to navigate around the area over the next few weeks. We will send an update once the work is complete.

DETOUR MAP

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SATURDAY, SEPT. 28

FEATURING OVER 40 VENDORS SELLING POTTERY, PAINTING, CLOTHING, ART, HOME GOODS, HOLIDAY DECOR, SMALLBATCH FOODS, AND MORE!

Featuring BEER & COCKTAILS

Reception friday, september 27 from 4-7pm saturday, september 28 broyles center 11am-3pm

various quilting techniques on display | quilts of valor | Raffle kid’s scavenger hunt | marketplace baked goods and more!

quilt raffle marketplace

The quilt guild marketplace will have many different handmade items for sale such as Quilts, Tablerunners, baby items, stuffed animals, bags, etc.

This year’s raffle quilt, shown right, is 47"x47" raffle tickets are $5 each to purchase contact pineneedlequiltguild@gmail.com

Proceeds go to support the educational and charitable activities of the guild.

Reservations

JoinBigCanoecollegefootballfansatour annualpreseasontailgate/partykickoffatthe Clubhouse. Gatheryourschool’sbanners, decorateatable,wearyourgamedayoutfit, andjoinotherstoyellandcheerforyour favoriteteam.Don’thaveateam?Come anywayforagreatmealandalotoffun!The Clubhousewillbeavailabletodecorateyour tablesat4:00p.m.thatday!

College Apparel available at racquet!

Purchase Tickets

WELLNESS COLLABORATIVE

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS

With the excitement of summer winding down, fall brings the promise of cooler weather and a slate of new health-related events from the Big Canoe Wellness Collaborative. From classes to educational panels, from blood drives to vaccine clinics, neighbors don’t even have to venture outside the gates to take advantage of the plethora of Wellness Collaborative fall events.

Jasper Drugs will be at the Big Canoe Chapel on September 26, October 15 and November 12, to offer vaccine clinics to Big Canoe residents. Vaccines offered will be flu, RSV, Pneumonia, and Shingles. See the Wellness Collaborative website for complete details on which vaccines will be offered on each date at bcwell org

The CDC says that “vaccines are the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from preventable disease.” In addition to preventing diseases, vaccines can also “protect against the dangerous complications or consequences ” that some diseases can bring Vaccines can protect you, as well as help you avoid spreading preventable diseases to others. Ask your doctor if the offered vaccines are right for you.

Preregistration is required for RSV and Shingles vaccines and highly encouraged for flu and pneumonia vaccines so that insurance coverage can be verified and Jasper Drugs can be prepared to administer the appropriate vaccines.