Grass fire season again
What good do grass fires do? Other than committing a criminal offence, running around setting fires, it keeps the fire department on the run.
Many volunteers need to leave their jobs, equipment is on the move, there is an increased chance of accidents and leaves less equipment on stand by in case of multiple calls. Stating that grass fires really do no good, what people do not take into consideration is that a nearby structure and not necessarily one belonging to the arsonist can be quickly destroyed.
EASTER EGG HUNT AT FFM
From April 2 to 5, from 9 a.m.A.M. to 4 p.m. the Firefighters’ Museum’s version of an Easter egg hunt will take place. Free admission to the museum will entitle both young and old to find as many eggs as possible giving them a chance to win an Easter basket filled with goodies. A fun time for the whole family and an excellent chance to see the equipment, pictures, etc. in the museum.
BOWLING PLAYOFFS
Neptune has increased its lead to 3-0 over Naiad with a 1535-1505 win. This is a best of 7 series.
Section “B” has now come to a final series with East Pubnico and Carleton rolling off. Two week totals are: East Pubnico – 4591; Carleton – 4608; Carleton #2 – 4191.
In the “C” section Salmon River took a 3-0 lead over the ladies with a 1496-1349 win. This also is a best of 7 series.
Again Danny Hennigar led all bowlers, this week with a 134 high single and a 367 triple.
DATE IN HISTORY
April 10, 1899 – One of a number of Yarmouth fire halls destroyed by fire took place on this date, when the Saint George station was destroyed.
FINANCIAL HELP FORTHCOMING
Through the efforts of Argyle M.L.A. Chris d’Entremont he has obtained a $25,000 grant to help rebuild the Surette’s Island fire hall. The structure was badly damaged as were several vehicles and other equipment. A lot of work by the volunteer members, the community and other fire departments has gotten the department back in business.
SMOKE DETECTOR RECALL
Digital Security Controls FSA and FSB series smoke detectors are being recalled as it has been determined they could fail to reliably detect smoke during a fire. These detectors are of a series photo-electric type and are wired directly in to the building circuitry and do not use a battery. The dome shaped units have a metal mesh covering around the smoke sensor.
YFD MEETING
YFD monthly meeting April 5, at 7 p.m.
SMILE FOR THE WEEK
What does a fish say when it runs into a wall?
Damn!
