RURAL LOCATIONS NEED IDENTIFICATION
When emergency vehicles responding to a call for assistance, whether it be fire, ambulance or police, they need to find you in the quickest time possible.
Therefore it becomes very important to post the civic number of your property within sight of the property. When 911 receives a call they will know the number but the problem is the responding assistance may not find it. A numbered sign nailed to a tree, the mail box number or a number on the side of the building, providing it can be seen from the road are just a few ways to get help quicker.
It has also been a problem for those living back from the main road if the path has grown in. This limits access for vehicles as well as hiding the emergency people. Your help in eliminating problems such as these could save a life or keep fire damage to a minimum.
NEPTUNE VETERAN DIES
A funeral for Neptune veteran Rene Surette was held at Zion church last Wednesday, June 6. A 14 year member of Neptune, Rene died in Yarmouth hospital on June 3. Our sympathy to Betty and family.
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY
Our best wishes for a happy Father's Day this Sunday, June 17.
BOWLING BANQUET
Last reminder for the firefighters’ bowling banquet at the Austrian Inn, Thursday, June 14 at 6:30 p.m.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
St. George veteran Owen Nickerson celebrates his 86th birthday on Wednesday, June 13. Many happy returns, Owen.
LAKE VAUGHAN FESTIVAL
Saturday July 7 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. is the place to be for the annual strawberry social and yard sale. This takes place at the Lake Vaughan fire hall located near the Tusket dam. The menu consists of strawberries, sweets, cold plate, tea and coffee. All this for $10. For more information call Gordon Raynard at 740-3018.
DATE IN HISTORY
June 12, 1976 - What was a common occurrence at the Alwood plant brought out the Yarmouth department for a fire in the sawdust at the rear of the plant. Fifteen loads of water plus a back hoe were needed to extinguish the stubborn 3:44 p.m. fire which kept men and equipment at the scene until 8:05 p.m.
ANOTHER CLOSE CALL
Another grease fire, this one quickly extinguished by the occupants before it could cause serious damage. Engine 4 was advised the fire had been put out before they arrived although they continued on to the scene. If cooking with fat on a hot stove it should not be left sitting without someone there.
