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BEAR RIVER BOARD OF TRADE NEWS:

There seems to be some conflict regarding the date of the annual general meeting for the Bear River Board of trade: the minutes of the January 10 Coun-cil meeting notes the date as March 21st. but the Board of Trade website notes it as March 14th. The regular meeting day is the third Monday of the month, which would make it March 21. Confused? So are we. According to the by laws of the Board of Trade, a nominating committee for the annual general meet-ing must be appointed three months prior to the day of the general meeting (which is mandated to be held in January.) As of the council meeting in Janu-ary, no nominating committee had been put in place. Recently it was pointed out by the web-site, www.thebearrivertides.com that the minutes of the November 8 council meeting of the Board of Trade noted that a discussion was held regarding the "reduction of riffraff" for the new planned greenspace. The Board of Trade was asked to ex-plain who exactly they referred to with that term, but no answer was forthcoming. Bear River Riff Raff buttons are now being proudly worn throughout the village in response to this very inappropriate com-ment by the directors of the Board of Trade. Visit www.thebearrivertides.com to get all the news about the Bear River Board of Trade and the ever popular Riff Raff movement!

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Volume II Issue 3

March 2011

WINTER CARNIVAL WINNERS: The winners of the Third Annual Win-ter Carnival Food contest were as follows: Seafood: first prize, Sue Long, second prize, Vanessa Wood

Desserts: first prize: Vanessa Wood, second prize Ros McCue, third prize, Vanessa Wood

Casseroles: first prize Noreen Millar, second prize, Kim Handspiker, third prize, Vanessa Wood

Bread: first Prize, Vanessa Wood

Appetizer and Beverage: first prize Vanessa Wood, second prize, Ros McCue

For anyone with a great recipe but no time to enter contests, the BEAR RIVER WINTER CARNIVAL’S WINTER CARNIVAL COOKBOOK initiative will feature ‘new & original’ and ‘old & hearty’ recipes and the proceeds will raise money for future Winter Carnivals. All recipes welcome! Just call Verona at 467-0166, or Joan at 467-0440. Deadline for entries: April 19.

Look for the Cookbook at local businesses in early summer!

HISTORY LESSON: Last month we asked you what was the first RCAF plane to land in Bear River...give up?

"The seaplane C G Y F I of the Royal Canadian Air Force arrived in Bear River on Saturday and made a fine landing on the River opposite Clarke's marsh. As this was the first flying boat to land here, it was naturally an object of great interest. Many fine photographs were secured by Major Shearer of the town & surroundings. (Digby Cou-rier, Sept. 21, 1923)

THE MONTH FOR AGM'S Looking to get involved, or just find out what's happen-ing? Check out these annual general meetings of local organizations; volunteers are particularly welcome! BEAR RIVER HEALTH CLINIC: March 9, 7 pm at the Health Clinic BEAR RIVER BOARD OF TRADE: 7:30 pm, March 14 at the Firehall BEAR RIVER HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 7 pm, March 16 at the Oakdene Center

MEMORIES OF WINTER CARNIVAL 2011

MORE HISTORY... The first bridge across the mouth of Bear River was commenced in 1864 and completed in 1865 at a cost of $26,000. This bridge replaced a "ferry". The new bridge was referred to as the" ferry bridge "

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, Lila Peck, March 15, Jennifer Nikitin March 17 Laurie Milbury, March 16, Jane Henshaw, March 18, Idella Morine will be 94 March 19 Justin Burrell March 19 Walter Ruggles March 20, Rodney Wright, March 26, Ruth Darres, March 27, Alister Milner will be 91 March 30 . A belated birthday greeting to Paul Goodyear who celebrated his birthday in Bear River (Feb 22)for the first time..

CONDOLENCES

to the family and friends of Ethel Tay-lor who recently passed away to family and friends of Judge Phillip Wollaver who's pithy wit will be greatly missed.

SOCIAL NEWS: On Feb. 12 Andrew Henshaw accom-

panied by his parents, Matt and Joy, attended a Calliou Show in Halifax. Andrew was thrilled to see his favorite TV character.

We're proud to share that some of our Bear River residents gathered in B.C. to take part in a Ball Hockey Tournament in Feb. Chris and Greg Trimper traveled from Red Deer, Alberta where Chris met up with team mates Steve, Matthew and John Robinson. Team mate, Myles

Trimper and Tanya Wright also made the trip. While in the west, Tanya enjoyed visiting with her sister and daughters.

Glad to hear Gary Hurlock is ‘out and about’ after his recent illness.

Bob Benson returned from his holiday in Florida and Caribbean cruise looking a little more relaxed and ready to get back to plans for the Millyard's grand opening.

We wish a speedy recovery to Cory Melanson who recently fractured his leg in a nasty fall.

Flora Doehler and Larry Knox have survived studio fever and & opened a Etsy store to sell their work.

We look forward to the upcoming opening of a new eatery; Jon Welch's cafe in the Rebekah Hall building, in the former location of the Heritage Museum.

Congratulations to Gordon Tingley & Martin McGurk of Sledding Hill who have recently been approved for membership in A Taste of Nova Sco-tia. Sledding Hill is the former prop-erty of Don Rice & Norma Wagner.

Weary world traveller, Francois Bellefontaine, is exhausted after shopping in Hong Kong's Stanley Market, and can't wait to relax in his garden back home in Bear River.

Happy Birthday and speedy recov-ery to Doreen (Hopkins) Hall on Tues-day Feb. 22. She spent the day hav-ing gall bladder surgery at the VRH in Kentville.

CONGRATULATIONS Anniversaries and other Congrats Congratulations to Frank and Jean

Marshall who celebrated 51 years on Feb. 20th.

Karen and Gordon Mansfield cele-brated 40 years on Feb. 19th.

A really big congratulations to Willard and Francis Trimper who celebrated 65 years on Feb. 13th.

Donna & Bobby Perkins will cele-brate 42 years on April 5th.

Congratulations to the Flight of Fancy for their recent award for best At-lantic Canada craft retailer.

Did we mention very Happy 94th Birthday wishes to Idella Morine !!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU…. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!

REGULAR MEETINGS AND EVENTS

BREDS: The Bear River Economic Development So-ciety 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.

LEGION LADIES' AUX: 1st Thurs. each month in Aux room at Legion at 7:30 (see above)

POOL AT THE LEGION: FRIDAYS AT 8PM BEAR RIVER BOARD OF TRADE MEETINGS:- 3rd Monday each month at 7:30 pm at the Fire Hall. All Welcome.

TOPS, Thursday nights: at the Fire Hall— weigh in 6:30, meeting 7:00-7:30—Everyone welcome.

Bear River New Horizons is open every Tuesday 1—4 for tea and a chat!!

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

Call 467 0268 or Email: have-fun@bellaliant.net

THE BEAR RIVER TIDES

Thanks to all the supporters of The Bear River Tides. There continues to be an overwhelming number of visits to the site, with thousands registered again this month. Why? Because it is the one place where you get to read the real story of what is going on in town and who is doing what. Visit: www.thebearrivertides.com Don’t be the last one to know— New information is posted regularly.

LEARN SOMETHING NEW!

TUESDAY MARCH 2, 2011 7 PM -

TAOIST TAI CHI BEGINNER CLASSES. First Class Free. Instructor George Chisholm. Seniors, 55+ / unemployed $50 Students $75 Regular $90 Fees can be paid in installments

Includes Taoist Tai Chi T-shirt and $20 registration fee.

Requirementts: loose clothing shoes with good support, an open mind. Upstairs at the Rebekah. Call 467-3184 for more info. ______________________________

SELF DEFENSE FOR WOMEN Saturday March 5, 2011 – 2-4pm

$25. At the Rebekah

with Nathan Waterman.