Department experiences busy three days

Beginning at 5:24 p.m., April 14, the YFD received a call to 74 Main St., for a report of smoke throughout a portion of the building. An unattended pot on a stove was found to be the cause. Smoke was cleared with no apparent fire damage. On April 16, a 4 a.m. a call reporting a structure fire was received by YFD dispatch. Engine 4 was toned down as there was no fire. At 7 a.m. on April 16 the Yarmouth Department was paged out for a structure fire on Prospect Street. Upon entering the lower floor, three separate fires were discovered. These were knocked down very quickly without any significant damage, but plenty of smoke. The Deputy Fire Marshal, RCMP and YFD are investigating. And again on the 16th, Engine 4 responded to the Tinkham Road for a grass fire that appeared close to one home. No damage to property. Five other grass fires were responded to after the supper hour.

YFD ASSISTS FOOD BANK

The Yarmouth Fire Department is one of a number of organizations who yearly conduct a food drive for the Yarmouth food bank. On a damp Saturday morning, April 12, members canvassed from the Yarmouth Light through Markland, Overton and up into Pembroke. The Grove road was also on their route. The members along with food bank volunteers wish to thank all those who contributed food and money.

BOWLING PLAYOFFS

Even after Wedgeport postponed their third match, they needed only a total under 1300 to advance to the "A" section finals. East Pubnico's total of 4750 (3 rounds) and Wedgeport leave Naiad third and out of the playoffs with a total of 4501. Wedgeport's make up match will take place after this column goes to press. The "B" section finals got under way with the village of Carleton's two teams going at it. Carleton #1 with a 1525 total took the first of a 3 of 5 series from Carleton #2- 1443. And in the "C" section the Ladies are on top 2-1 with a 1350 - 1261 win over Salmon River. For a number of years these two teams have battled it out for the top prize. Curley Kristensen rolled a 134 single and Hank Nickerson ended his season with a nice 376 triple.

VETERAN, FORMER CHIEF BOTH IN HOSPITAL

We are sorry to report that Reliance veteran Art Spears is still in a Halifax hospital. Also former YFD Chief Dave LeBlanc has returned to the Yarmouth hospital for further treatments.

MAY 3 CRAFT SALE

This date is creeping up on us very quickly. Those who wish to reserve their table sold get in touch with Wendy Deveau at 742-1350.

DATE IN HISTORY

April 24, 2005 a fire on the Peterson Road destroyed several buildings and a number of pieces of equipment. One large barn situated close by was saved from damage by some good work by the firefighter's. Mutual aid from Port Maitland, Wedgeport and Lakes & District with tankers was requested. The first page was sounded at 5 p.m.

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