Firefighters Corner
2008-10-18

A Successful Fire Prevention Week

This special week set aside as Fire Prevention Week has again been a busy time for the Y.F.D. committee. A good turn out of firefighters, and the memorial club kicked it off with the church parade. Schools received visits from uniformed members along with

Sparky and members demonstrated the burn house. The display at the Yarmouth Mall was well visited and to the end of the week twenty fire vehicles took part in the Torch Light Parade, which this year was lengthened to Starr’s Rd.



Fire Prevention Thank You

To those who took part in the Torch Light Parade, the committee wishes to thank the following:

R.C.M.P., Memorial Flag Club, E.M.H. and members with fire apparatus of Y.F.D. Out of town equipment involved were Eel Brook (2), East Pubnico, Amirault’s Hill/Hubbard’s Point, Wedgeport and District, Meteghan, Valley & District, Carleton, Lakes and District (2), West Pubnico, Salmon River and Woods Harbour (2).



Bean Supper

The Lake Vaughan Fire Department auxiliary are planning a Bean Supper in their fire hall on Saturday, November 8th from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M.

Tickets are available at the door, cost is $7.00 and music will be provided during the meal.



Bowling

Last week’s results: East Pubnico – 8, Neptune – 0, Wedgeport – 8, Ladies – 0, Carleton #2 – 8, Salmon River – 0, Naiad – 6, Lions- 2, Carleton – 6, West Pubnico – 2.



The standings are as follows:

West Pubnico – 28, East Pubnico – 24, Carleton #2 – 24, Wedgeport – 24, Carleton – 22, Lions – 22, Naiad – 21, Ladies – 14, Salmon River 5, Neptune – 0.

This week’s high single went to Louis Amirault with a 140. The high triple was shared by Gerald Thibedeau and Donnie White at 339.



Auxiliary Craft Show

There are still tables available for the November 29-30 craft show at the Yarmouth Fire Hall. Reservations can be made by phoning Wendy Deveau at 742-1350.



Kids Christmas List

Maybe a bit early but the list is on the bulletin board for Y.F.D. members to list children and grandchildren and what type of toy they wish.



F.F.M. Winter Hours

From now to May 31, 2009 the visiting hours at the Firefighters Museum will be Monday to Friday 9 AM – 4 PM. and Saturday 1 PM to 4 PM.



Date in History

October 26, 2006 – A working smoke detector was credited with possibly saving lives and definitely preventing serious damage to a home on the 340 highway in Hebron. Y.F.D. responded to the call at 6:03 A.M. and discovered a plugged chimney as the probable cause. Damage was minor.



Smile for the Week

Happiness is having a clear conscience or none at all.