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Issue 2 March 2012

WINTER CARNIVAL: The weather may not have been co-operative, but some still came out for the fun. The fireworks were amazing.

And the winners For the ice sculptures: 1ST PRIZE— once again to Shirley Isles and Janet Isles for their sculpture : Still life of a wine and cheese party. The base was a basket with a large bottle of wine and lovely detail work of leaves and vines done in ice. Those women are truly amazing! 2ND PRIZE—to Frank and June Hewey of Greenland for their sculpture of the Queen in honour of the Diamond Jubi-lee. Apparently it started off as Marilyn Monroe, but got a little con-fused. Nicely done! 3RD PRIZE went to Sandy Burrell for her sculpture of a painted bird on a rock.

The children's ice sculpture contest; 11 and under: 1ST PRIZE—for her snowball cas-tle. Caliegh also won the first prize for the children's ice candle contest. 2ND PRIZE— for the 11 and under ice sculpture contest was Caly Bradley 3RD PRIZE— went to Haven Bradley . The winners in the adult ice candle category were 1ST PRIZE—. Verona Cybulski 2ND PRIZE— George Burrell

Winners in the Cooking Contest were: Vanessa Wood swept all categories but soup, which was won by Beth Cy-bulski.

During the rain on Saturday, four skiers made the trip from Victory to Bear River— on Sunday, there were 35 par-ticipants in the ATV/snowmobile event.

Local organizations who had fundrais-ing events all report a good turnout.

TOWN MEETING:

A town meeting was held Wednesday, Feb. 15, with representatives from both Digby and Annapolis Municipalities as well as the RCMP. The prominent topic

was the change in plans of the Digby Municipality in supporting the Bear River sewage system. The Municipality plans to pipe the Digby side sewage to the Smith Cove processing facility. This means that there will be no expansion of the present sewage operation on the waterfront.

There will be no walk-in clinic at the Bear River Health Clinic on Tuesday, March 6. Sorry for any inconvenience.

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NEW BEAR RIVER WEBSITE:

Want to know what Bear River was real ly l i ke a hundred years ago? What businesses were there in town 30 years ago? How did Bear River get it's name? Well, now there's a new Bear River website that will help you with this. Visit bearrivernovascotia.com for great stories written by folks back in the good old days, super photos of Cherry Carnival including a 1928 film clip with a 15 year old Harry Hill, and there's lots of other fun stuff. This is a site in progress, as it seems that there is an infinite amount of mate-rial. Got ideas for a story? Let us know. Want to post a tribute to some-one who once lived here? We'd be happy to help. Unfortunately, the BR Historical Society hasn't added anything to their website for a year and a half, so there is a real need for an ongoing and active community site. Contact thebearrivertides@gmail.com if you would like to contribute photos or sto-ries. All donors will be identified. The website thebearrivertides.com will of course continue with all the informa-tion about what's happening in town now, and information about the people who claim to represent you on the Board of Trade.

bearrivernovascotia.com——the stories & people of Bear River...

thebearrivertides.com—the truth about what's happening in the village now.

Check both sites regularly for new information

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THE BEAR RIVER LEGION SCOTCH DOUBLES POOL TOURNAMENT

OPEN TO ALL LEGION MEMBERS AND VISITORS

TEAM REGISTRATION $25.00

EARLY ROUNDS—SAT. MARCH 3RD SUNDAY MARCH 4TH

THE TOP 6 TEAMS WILL ADVANCE TO THE FINAL ROUND HELD ON

MARCH 11TH For this event, the Legion will open at 10

am—the tournament will begin at 11 am.

Canteen Services will be available. For More Info, contact

Fred Miller @

Waiting for the Bass Tournament!!

MARCH BIRTHDAY GREETINGS Susan Friend, March 3, Avery Charlton, March 8, Harry Ellis, March 9, Ben Wilson, March 9, Leslie Milbury, March 10. Trenton Patterson March 12, Heather Charlton, March 12, Eddie Peck, March 12, Tammie Balser March 14 Lila Peck, March 15, Jennifer Nikitin March 17 Laurie Milbury, March 16, Jane Henshaw, March 18, Idella Morine will be 95 on March 19 Justin Burrell March 19 Walter Ruggles March 20, Rodney Wright, March 26, Ruth Darres, March 27, Alister Milner will be 92 March 30 . And let us repeat...Idella Morine will be 95 on March 19: - A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU…. SOCIAL NEWS: & Kyle Ellis of Halifax spent the week

at home in BR with family & friends, Miriam Cuthill, mother of Sharon

Norton is in the Digby Hospital and encouraging visitors.

Matthew & Ashley Leonard have recently purchased Paul & Gretchen Volenik's house. Paul & Gretchen will be living full-time at their home at the lake.

And Doug and Rachel Rice won't be going too far either. They recently bought a home in Bear River East.

Yes it is true that Glendean Parker has sold her home, but she too is staying in the village: you will soon be able to visit her at her new home on Benson Ave.

Several residents of the Bear River

First Nations Reserve recently re-turned from a week in Jamaica. You might be able to tell who they are by their tans.

Francois Bellefontaine is determined to leave no paradise untouched. This month he has been participating in Tahitian folkdancing and raw fish—yes, in Tahiti. He writes: "The luxuri-ant vegetation and the light and color of these islands make this a true paradise. I may just stay here."

It is nice to report that Bob Benson's ship has finally come in. Well, not so much a ship as a small yacht. Bob's friends all look forward to their first excursion on the yet-to-be-named vessel!

The baby shower , held on Monday, Feb. 20th, on the First Nations Re-serve for Shyla Harris was well at-tended and enjoyed by all.

Flora Doehler and Larry Knox's daughter, Emily has moved to Spain to work after a lovely interlude with her parents in Bear River.

We wish a speedy recovery to Diane Griffith who is convalescing after a stay in hospital. We miss her posi-tive energy at Myrtle and Rosie's.

CONGRATULATIONS: To Gary and Ginny Hurlock who cele-brate their 25th anniversary on March 26th. We hope the girls are back from farming and sloth hugging in Costa Rica in time to celebrate. CONDOLENCES: Condolences to the family and friends of Flo Baird, Jean Potter, Edith Read, Fran Fetter, Shirley Charlton, Enoch (Jr.) Peck and Carl Trimper, all of who passed away in February.

BEAR RIVER BOARD OF TRADE: Once again the Board of Trade has ignored their bylaws and will be hold-ing the annual general meeting on March 19th at 7:30 at the Firehall. Be there in person to find out the answer to many important questions. Unfortu-nately no one who is not already a member will be allowed to vote. Now that the plans for the sewage ex-pansion have been dropped, the wa-terfront development can go full steam ahead! In the meantime, read all about the B of T at www.thebearrivertides.com

WANT TO KNOW WHO IS WHO? The Bear River Historical Society is

sponsoring a family photo workshop on Saturday March 3rd

from 1 to 3 pm., Oakdene Centre.

This workshop will help you learn to date old photos, place people in your family tree, and help identify faces from your past. There will also be a collection of historic photo and costume reference books to look at. Admission— $12.00 in advance $15.00 at the door. The fee includes handouts, worksheets and refreshments.

REGULAR MEETINGS AND EVENTS BREDS: The Bear River Economic Development Society meets the first Wed. each month at 7:30. at the Legion. All welcome!

BEAR RIVER AND AREA CLINIC: BOARD meets first Tuesday each month at 7:00. New Members needed.

OAKDENE CENTRE: CARD PARTIES Tuesdays and Fridays at 7p.m. All Welcome!

LEGION LADIES' AUX: Thursday, Mar. 1 at 1:30

POOL AT THE LEGION: WED/SAT 8 PM AND THURS AT 1:30—DARTS SUN. 2 PM

BEAR RIVER BOARD OF TRADE MEETINGS:- 3rd Monday each month at 7:30 pm at the Fire Hall. All Welcome.

TOPS BR Chapter 5258 Meets at the B.R. Fire Hall; 911 Entrance Door. Regu-lar hours 6:30 to 7:30 Thursdays. Every-one welcome, open house date to follow.

BEAR RIVER NEW HORIZONS is open every Tuesday 1—4 for tea and chat!!

Submissions for inclusion to the Tides must be received by 15th of the month.

Call 467 0268 or Email: havefun@bellaliant.net

THE BEAR RIVER TIDES

Thanks to all the supporters of The Bear River Tides. There continues to be strong support and interest with tens of thousands of visitors to the site. Why? Because it is the one and only place where you get to read the real story of what is going on in town and who is doing what. www.thebearrivertides.com Don’t be the last one to know— New information is posted regularly.

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