Firefighters news
Condolences:
Firefighters throughout the tri-counties wish to express their condolences to the families, friends and members of the Yarmouth Fire Department on the passing of the following:
• Veteran John Murphy passed away Dec. 6 in the Yarmouth Regional Hospital. John was a member of the former Salvage Corp. Co#6 of the Yarmouth Fire Department and the department’s longest- serving member, having taken his veterans status last year after 62 years of dedicated service. He was also a longtime director with the Firefighters’ Museum of Nova Scotia. It has been requested that donations in his memory be made to any local elementary school breakfast/ lunch program. Online condolences may be made at www.huskilsons.net.
• Honorary member Andrew “Andy” Deveau passed away Dec.7 in the Royal Alexandra Hospital, Edmonton, Alberta. Formally of Yarmouth, Andy joined the former Hook & Ladder, Co.#5 before joining the Royal Canadian Air Force. Online condolences may be made by going to Memories Funeral Home website in Edmonton, Alberta, or locally at www. huskilsons.net
Rest in peace brothers.
Firefighter recipes:
This recipe is from firefighter Norman Amirault.
Norm’s No- Bake Christmas Cookies Ingredients:
1-300g pkg. Butterscotch Chip- Chinese its
½ cup peanut butter 1-cup mini marshmallows 1- can chow mein noodles (crunchy kind)
Preparation:
Melt butterscotch chipits and peanut butter in top of double boiler, stirring until well mixed. Remove from heat and immediately add marshmallows and chow mein noodles. Drop spoonfuls of mixture onto wax paper and let dry until set. Store in airtight container or freeze
Winners of MD fall raffle:
The annual Muscular Dystrophy Atlantic Fall Raffle was a great success. This year $26,575 was raised, allowing for expanded reach of support services, and providing a brighter future to those affected by neuromuscular disorders.
The following are raffle winners:
Grand Prize: Trip for two to Ireland: David MacKinnon, Hammonds Plains, N.S.
Second Prize: Samsung Tablet: Kate and Josh Amos, Centreville, N.S.
Third Prize: Travel Gift Pack ( courtesy of Carson Wagonlit Travel): Lise Bertrand, Bedford, N.S.