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Fun day at the fire hall

The YFD auxiliary is hosting a fun day at the Yarmouth fire hall on this Saturday, May 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be something for everyone to see and take part in; a BBQ, craft and yard sale, games and for the young ones, face painting and a ride on the 1/3.

Rain date is set for June14.

MONTHLY MEETING

The regular monthly meeting of the East Pubnico Fire Department is scheduled for Wednesday, May 28, 7 p.m. at their fire hall.

DID YOU KNOW?

In the United States and Canada, three home fires are reported to fire departments every four minutes.

There are four common deadly gases associated with fires in the home.

Carbon Monoxide

Hydrogen Cyanide

Hydrogen Chloride

Carbon Dioxide

Heat and smoke rise, so all smoke alarms should be installed so that the top of the alarm is 4 to 12 inches from the ceiling.

Clean your smoke alarms at least twice a year, using a vacuum cleaner to remove cobwebs and dust. Never paint any part of a smoke alarm.

DATE IN HISTORY

May 26, 1972- What at one time was the Millard Box Factory, located on Water Street and converted to a drop in center for young people was completely destroyed by a suspicious fire. YFD answered the two alarm fire and were at the scene for just about three hours.

SYMPATHY

The members and veterans wish to pass along their sympathy and condolences to Salvage veteran Robert “Bob” White whose wife Mildred died Wednesday, May 21.

WHO’S EDITH

Edith stands for “Exit Drills in the Home”.

Testing doors before opening

During a fire, before opening any doors along your escape route, kneel or crouch at the door, reach up as high as you can and touch the door and its frame with the back of the hand. If the door is warm, use an alternate escape route. If the door is completely cool, open it cautiously. Put your shoulder against the door and open it slowly.

SMILE FOR THE WEEK

The 5th grade class assignment was to bring back a story with a moral at the end of it. “My aunt was a pilot in Desert Storm who got shot down with only a flask of whiskey, a pistol and a survival knife. She drank the whiskey as she parachuted down, shot 15 of the 20 enemy troops and killed four with the knife, the last one with her bare hands”. “What kind of moral did you get from this story?” asked the teacher. “Stay away from Auntie when she’s drinking,” replied the student.