Fire department news

Another oil tanker off the road

In less than three weeks a second oil tanker truck went off a country road, landing on its side.

The Eel Brook & District fire department was paged out at 2:51 p.m. on Wednesday to 803 Bellville Rd. and within 20 minutes requested the YFD Haz Mat unit to respond.

There were no spills and only a slight injury to the driver. Two holes were dug, portable pumps set up to remove water running in the ditch, fuel was removed and the vehicle pulled up on the road. Crews were on the scene until 2:06 a.m.

APOLOGY

Last week we wrote about the driver's course and listed the three instructors: Assistant Deputy Blair Deveau, Platoon Chief Lynn Seeley and Captain Peter Poirier. Our mistake with the last name as it was Captain Peter Winship who helped with the instruction. Sorry, Peter W.

VETERANS IN HALIFAX HOSPITAL

Sorry to report that Reliance veteran Art Spears and Neptune veteran Camille Saulnier have both been hospitalized in Halifax for test and treatments. Our best wishes for a speedy return to good health.

EASTER EGG HUNT

On March 22, at the Firefighters' Museum an Easter egg hunt will take place. Find your egg and win an Easter basket filled with goodies. Time 1-4 p.m. and admission is free.

SYMPATHY

The Yarmouth Fire Department extends its sympathy to firefighter Peter Muise and his family on the recent deathof his father Joseph A. (Bennie) Muise.

LEAGUE BOWLING

Standings:

Wedgeport - 132, East Pubnico - 123, Naiad - 122, Carleton #2 - 114, Carleton #1 - 106, West Pubnico - 86, Salmon River - 77, Ladies - 56, Neptune - 18.

High Single John Harris - 140, Triple Hank Nickerson - 364

Results:

Salmon River - 8 pts, Naiad - 8 pts, Neptune - 0 Pts, East Pubnico - 8 Pts., Carleton #2 - 0 Pts, Wedgeport - 8 pts, West Pubnico - 0 Pts., Carleton # 1 - 6 Pts., Ladies - 2 Pts.

SPRING CRAFT SALE

Don't forget to reserve your table for the May 3 craft sale at the Yarmouth fire hall. Contact Wendy Deveau at 902-742-1350.

DATE IN HISTORY

March 11, 1892 - The old Tabernacle Church on Main Street was destroyed after a lightning hit.