Salvage veteran Murray Allen honoured

A delicious lobster dinner prepared by Paul O’Connell and staff was followed by draws and the award presented to Murray by the association’s vice president Danny Amirault. Among the guests were Murray’s daughter Karen Condon and Murray’s grandson John Condon from Truro. Many veterans expressed their appreciation as they met with old friends.



ANNUAL RATEPAYERS MEETING



All are welcome to attend the ratepayers meeting of the Carleton and District Volunteer Fire Department at their fire hall, Thursday, April 7, at 7 p.m.



THIRD HOUSE FIRE



The Yarmouth Fire Department experienced its third house fire since Feb. 28 when it responded to 10 Horton St., last Tuesday, March 13 at 8:31 p.m. The suspicious fire was contained to the second floor of the wooden duplex as a result of quick work by the department. Investigation was turned over to the RCMP who later made an arrest.



VETERANS IN HOSPITAL



Sorry to report that two YFD veterans are in the Yarmouth hospital. Neptune vet Rene Surette has been there for several weeks and former Chief Dave Leblanc was admitted one week ago. Our best wishes to both for a speedy recovery.



ICE SLED TRAINING



The newly purchased ice rescue sled was put through its paces on Saturday, March 10 on the thick ice of Lake Milo. After a good size hole was made (ice about a foot thick), a member wearing a submersion suit got into the water and waited for the one-man sled to make its way along the ice to make the rescue. This new equipment can be used on ice or in water, can be transported very quickly on Unit 26 and be set up for action in a very short time.



HAPPY BIRTHDAY



March 20, 1921 – Naiad veteran Charlie Bullerwell celebrates his 86th birthday on this date. Our best wishes on your special day, Charlie.







BOWLING LEAGUE PLAYOFFS



“A” Section – Neptune took the first match of the 4 of 7 against Naiad 1623-1561.



“B” Section – East Pubnico, Carleton and Carleton #2 will be rolling a three week total pin fall series, followed by a 3 of 5 series with the two top teams playing each other. First weeks scores were: East Pubnico 1575, Carleton #1 1557, Carleton #2 1418.



“C” Section – Salmon River and the YFD Ladies resume their annual battle. First week of the 4 of 7 series gave Salmon River a 1421-1394 win.



High single went to Brian D’eon with a 136, Louis Amirault rolled the top triple of 361.



DATE IN HISTORY



March 22, 1863 – Even before the Town had fire hydrants in place, firefighters had difficulty in getting water. The department responded to a carriage shop fire on Brown Street. As they attempted to draft water from the well at the head of the street, it was found that the trap door to the well was frozen hard, making it necessary to cut a hole in the platform. Because of this, a number of buildings were either lost or badly damaged. None of the buildings were insured.