Fire damages Richmond Road home
A fire that was under investigation by the Fire Marshal's Office, local fire officials and the RCMP caused extensive damage to a home on the Richmond Road last Wednesday. Yarmouth, Lakes & District and Port Maitland were paged out at 11:13 a. .and were on the scene for approximately three hours. No one was at home at the time of the outbreak and there were no injuries.
"B" BOWLING SERIES TIED
Carleton eked out a seven pin win over East Pubnico last week to tie their 3 of 5 series, two-two. Team totals were 1494-1487. Wayne White of Carleton rolled the high single of 125 and triple of 331.
DRY HYDRANT
One of a number of changes at the Villa will be the installation of a dry hydrant. This will be placed on the grounds near the edge of the lake. (For old timers it is where the boat house was located). Pumpers will connect hard suction hose to the hydrant and draft water through the pump and feed hose laid to the scene. This differs from town hydrants where they are opened and water will flow through suction hose, with pressure.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Neptune veteran Bill Singer will be celebrating his 82nd birthday on Thursday, May 3. Our best wishes Bill on your day.
TAX CREDIT
The Nova Scotia government has introduced and passed the Act to recognize Volunteer Firefighters and to protect Volunteer Fire Departments by providing a refundable tax credit of $250 for the year 2007. This will increase to $375 in 2008 and $500 in 2009. All eligible volunteer firefighters will receive the full amount of this money.
This announcement was contained in a letter to Fire Chief Ken Kelly from MLA Richard Hurlburt this past week.
DATE IN HISTORY
May 1, 1900 - A roof fire was discovered on a large double house on Parade Street, owned by RS Eakins and George Bingay. The alarm was sounded from Box 23. Damage to the north side with several holes in the upper floor area. There was also considerable water damage.
PRODUCT RECALL
The following product with model number and BTUH input are being recalled. The 9600 CB series condensing boilers and 9600 HWG series condensing water heaters can crack and leak flue gases, including carbon monoxide.
Models Input (BTUH)
Gas Boilers
CB 150 150,000
CB 175 175,000
CB 200 200,000
Water Heaters
HWG 150 150,000
HWG 175 175,000
HWG 200 200,000
Only the above product names and model numbers are included in this recall.
