Aug 23 VB Herald

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HERALD 88th year • Issue No. 10

A non-profit service of the Victoria Beach Club

Friday, August 23, 2013

The Novelty hasn’t worn off ! A fun atmosphere and good competition were on display at the Novelty Tennis Tournament!

It’s the end of another wonderful season of VB Club events.

We all look forward to doing it all over again in 2014!

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2013 Victoria Beach Golf Course Rates MEMBERSHIPS: Family - Adult Couple Single - Adult Junior - 13 to 17 Child - 12 & under 2 or more children,

Seasonal $ 425.00 $ 290.00 $ 170.00 $ 120.00 $ 180.00

Monthly $ 245.00 $ 175.00 $ 110.00 $ 80.00 $ 120.00

Two Weeks $ 175.00 $ 120.00 $ 105.00 $ 70.00 $ 110.00

same family (12 & under)

GREEN FEES:

LOCKERS: Seasonal Monthly Daily - $2.00

9 holes Weekdays - $13.00 Weekends - $15.00 Children - $7.00/round (12& Under Weekdays and Weekends) Children - $1.00/round (10:00am to 2:00 pm on Tuesdays only) Lower Locked $30.00

Upper Locked $ 25.00

Lower Open $ 25.00 $ 20.00

Upper Open $ 20.00 $ 15.00

VB Things You Need To Know !

VB POLICE DEPARTMENT - Chief : Stewart MacPherson - The police station is located at the northeast corner of the VB Firehall on the highway .

- Phone 756-2322 Emergency 911

VB POST OFFICE The Victoria Beach Post Office operates year round from Lot 19 –Ateah Road. 756-3005 Hours : Mon 8:30-5:20, Wed 8:30-11:20, Tues, Thurs, Fri 8:30-4:20, (lunch 12:30-1:30), Sat closed.

Manager: Karl Hutchison

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Rural Municipality of Victoria Beach Reeve: Tom Farrell Councillors: Karin Boyd, Kathy McKibbin, Penny McMorris, Bruce Morrison CAO: Shelley Jensen, 303-960 Portage Ave, Winnipeg Phone: 774-4263 Toll Free: 1-800-513-3839 (MB Only) Fax: 774-9834 Chief Police Constable: Stewart MacPherson 756-2322 Public Works Foreman: Allan Scurfield 756-2286 Public Works (after hours emergency): 756-2568 Building Inspector: Russ Clifton Wpg Cell 797-8817 / Fax 1-204-345-8081

Website: www.rmofvictoriabeach.ca Email: vicbeach@mts.net PLEASE PRACTICE WATER SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. PREVENT FIRES – TAKE CARE PLEASE STAY OFF THE BANKS & EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION ON LAKEFRONT PATHS

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REGULAR ACTIVITIES CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES

SPORTS GROUND ACTIVITIES

Aerobics:

Mon. Wed. Fri. 10:00-11:00am

Maria Erikson

Arts & Crafts:

(Ages 4-8) Tues. 12:30-1:30pm (Ages 8-12) Thurs. 12:30-1:30pm

Rec. Assistants

Bike Hikes:

(Ages 7-12) Wed. 10:00am-12:00noon

Rec. Assistants

Duplicate Bridge:

Mon. 6:50pm

Ken Capelle, Gail & Bob Henderson, Henry Krahn

Mixed Bridge:

Wed 1:00pm

Bev Underhill & Shelley Saunders

Movies:

Tues. & Thurs. 7:30pm

Swimming Lessons: Registration: Sun. June 30, 10:00am-12:00pm Lessons: Mon. - Fri. July 2 - Aug. 10 Inquiries: Mon. - Fri. 9:30-10:00am Yoga:

LIBRARY HOURS:

Children’s Games: Family Recreation: Golf Lessons: Youth Sport:

TENNIS COURT ACTIVITIES Youth Tennis Lessons:

Rec. Assistants Nechwediuks Safe Swim Team Jevian Haywood

Tues. & Thurs. 10:00-11:30am (Adults & Teens)

Susan Marshall Jane Carroll

Mon. & Wed. 11:00-12:00noon, 7:00-8:00pm Tues. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 10:00-12:00noon Sun. 12:00noon-1:00pm

Library Assistants

Correction The Letter to the Editor written by Raymond Moreau which appeared in the August 16th Herald contained a draft modification to a paragraph that was not intended to be printed. The Herald regrets the error, the paragraph in question, in its original form and which Raymond approves is as follows: What’s in it for VB taxpayers? VB will hand over all its land holdings likely worth tens of millions of dollars, store, bakery, Moonlight Inn, golf course, parking lot, public works equipment, fire and rescue equipment, all municipal buildings, water treatment plant, etc.

Alexander will assume VB’s capital debt (~$645,000 at the end of 2013). And don’t count on the province to resolve local disputes. It has been my experience that the Minister or his representative will refer any complaint (unless it concerns contravention of a statute) back to the local council.

Recreation Assistants

(Ages 4-10) Mon. & Fri. 10:00-11:00am Mon. Wed. Fri. 7:30-8:30pm (Ages 7-16) Tues. & Thurs. 10:00-10:45am (Ages 10-14) Mon. & Fri. 10:00-11:00am

Adult Tennis Lessons:

Junior Tennis Nights: Adult Tennis Round Robin: Adult GVS

Tennis Court Attendants (Ages 5-6) Tues. 9:45-10:30am & Thurs. 12:30-1:15pm (Ages 7-9) Tues. & Thurs. 11:30-12:30pm (Ages 10 & over) Mon. & Fri. 12:00-1:00pm Mondays (3) in July 1:00-4:00 with Robert Kennedy Wed July 10 11:00-4:00 Kirbyson’s Doubles Clinic Weds. July 17 11:00-4:00 Roland Burrell Mon July 29 12:00-4:00 George & Kevin Kylar (Advance sign-up required ) (Ages 11-18) Mon. & Wed. 6:30-8:00pm Mon. & Fri. (Register) 10:00-10:20am (Play) 10:30-12:00 noon (ground stroke, volley, smash) Tues & Thurs 10:30-11:30

Best Spot in the Lot One week to go and we will have the “best spot” draw. It will be held at noon hour, on Sept.1st at the Parking Lot. The draw includes #1- the free parking spot for the whole 2014 season, #2-- 4 free taxi rides and #3 – a gift certificate from Carols on Leon.

Tickets sell for $2.00 each and you can get them at the parking lot, at 306 -8th avenue, and from various people in the beach. You are supporting the First Responders to buy various items that they need, so make sure you get your tickets before they are sold out.

A good bargain for a good cause.

The Editor

VBC Church Can’t believe another summer is almost gone. We have one more Sunday service, September 25th, with Wayne Larstone taking the service. We have enjoyed some good services with our various ministers. The 25th, our last day for 2013 is our annual meeting and we invite you to stay for that. The offerings that are received are used to pay the expenses and then what is left is divided among various charities here at the Beach and in Winnipeg --- food banks, youth services, etc.

We’d love to have you join us.

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Thank You VB Club Volunteers!

BOARD PAST PRESIDENT Melanie Charbonneau PRESIDENT Maureen Neuendorff 756-2504 VICE PRESIDENT Anil Kaul 756-2158 SECRETARY Wendy Derksen 756-6515 TREASURER Cathy Finnbogason 756-2377 DIRECTOR AT LARGE Brenda Vielhaber 756-2987

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OFFICERS VB HERALD PUBLISHER Lana Meier HERALD EDITOR Barb Pritchard Kevin Dubé

We’ve had a tremendous summer of activities here at Victoria Beach! While it would have been nice for warmer weather at times, we were fortunate to still have our VB Club volunteers out in full force at our events! From membership canvassers, flea market experts, event organizers and our convenors, we have so much to do here at VB! We know we couldn’t do it without you!

To show our appreciation, the VB Club Board hosted a party at the Clubhouse to honour our many volunteers, on Friday August 9th. The evening consisted of good food & drinks, and great socializing!!

It wouldn’t be a party without prizes, and we would like to thank the following for their generous donations:

Kim Powell - Rock Star Jewellery Francois Masse - francoismasse.ca VB Parking Lot VB Golf Course VB Store/Saffies/Le Gouter Restaurant Allan Morrish - MPI Herb Vielhaber - Cascades Boxboard Carol Falkenberg - Great West Life Moonlight Inn John Heppenstall Winnipeg Goldeyes Princess Auto Moxies Restaurant Buccacino’s Restaurant Thanks again for a great summer!!

Looking forward to next year!!

MEMBERSHIP Trish Nesbitt Lise Simonsen Pam Beazley SPECIAL EVENTS Ellie Black Carol Falkenberg SWIMMING Brad & Anndrea Nechwediuk TENNIS Bryan and Lisa Yagi PLANNED GIVING Bruce Eyford

Letter to the Editor Our family is new to Victoria Beach – this has been our first full summer we have loved every minute of it.

Of course the highlight is always the beach, every time I go I have to shake my head to believe this is Manitoba. This was also our introduction to the sport of kitesurfing. It looks like such a thrill – something I would not mind trying myself someday. The majority of the kite surfers stay well outside the swimming area and I love watching the tricks and flips. However there is the odd time that a kitesurfer has cut though the swimming area. It is a big lake – I am sure you do not have to be that close to shore. We can still see you! I hate to think what could happen if a board were to hit a child (or adult for that matter). Thanks – a fan and a concerned dad.

Sincerely, Todd Hyra

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Doctor’s Office The closing of the doctor’s office has raised strong emotions and passionate discussions amongst some of the community and Council. Council has listened to and heard all the arguments and while Council respects the right of all to express those opinions, however passionate, it does not have that luxury of basing decisions on emotion. Council has the responsibility of exercising objective, rational reflection that takes the realities of the present as it affects and serves the entire Municipality while respecting the statutes as they are laid out in the Municipal Act and, in this case, the Canada Health Act. The Canada Health Act states very clearly that Health care is the responsibility of the Province. The Province in turn enacted the Regional Health Authorities Act which outlines how health care is delivered in the Province. There is no statement in the Act that municipalities have the responsibility or the obligation to providing health care services to its constituents.

The Municipal Act defines, in part, the purpose of a municipality: “to provide services, facilities or other things that, in the opinion of the council of the municipality, are necessary or desirable for all or a part of the municipality,” While the definition is deliberately broad, it is important to note that the responsibility for decision making is placed squarely in the hands of council and while it uses the word “desirable”, it couples it with the term “necessary”. Obviously Council has determined that, although there is a very vocal group who (in their words) “want” this service it is not “necessary” (need) as follows: The Province provides and maintains 911 emergency service by written consent of the “authority having jurisdiction” i.e. the North East Regional Health Authority (NEHA). Municipalities are responsible for providing emergency and disaster response services.

RMVB does so by funding and otherwise supporting the following services: 1. Volunteer fire department 2. Volunteer, non transporting, first responders 3. Volunteer water rescue 4. Police service All of these services are available to the entire municipality from Albert Beach to the northern tip of the peninsula and parts of the RM of Alexander (on a collaborative and fee for service basis) and operate 24/7 for twelve months of the year .

When 911 is called our extremely well-trained and experienced First Responders are dispatched in their fully equipped vehicle.

They stabilize and tend to the patient until the ambulance arrives for transport to the appropriate health care facility. At that time the patient has the option to decline the ambulance services in favour of self-transport to the medical facility of their choice.

In contrast the doctor’s office: • Does not provide consistent, continuous service and was intended for use only during July and August. With the exception of last year, it typically was staffed for an average of 5-6 weeks. Medical coverage for the entire two months every year could not and cannot be guaranteed which creates a false sense of security. The lack of full coverage for the 2 months then begs the question as to how people manage when there is no doctor available?

• Doctors do not take after hours call. Office hours, when available

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were scheduled for only 24 hours per week in the weeks a doctor was available.

• Serviced a minute segment of the population. According to statistics provided by the office of the Minister of Health the office saw an average of 8 patient visits per day. Assuming an average of 3000 – 5000 residents present in the municipality during those 2 months, the office serviced 0. 2%-0.16% of the population for 17% of the year.

• Is limited in the services it can provide. The office is supplied with the most basic of medical supplies and really operated as a walkin clinic and triage centre. The visits, according to the physicians staffing it, saw primarily what is medically described as “minor medical problems”. Therefore the service is not a “need”.

• Is not readily accessible to the larger community: That makes it exclusionary and elitist and sends the message that those behind the gates are somehow more entitled than those outside it. (That sentiment has been expressed regularly). Furthermore, the fact that it is located within the car restricted area discourages its use by the larger community.

• Does not exhibit fiduciary responsibility: Doctor’s offices are a business that provides a service. According to the Minister’s office 25 patient visits are required to make an office viable. The office saw an average of 8 patients last summer which is consistent with recent previous years and a decided decline over the longer term. The Minister’s office expressed surprise that we covered all the medically related overhead and accommodation. This does not occur anywhere else in the Province as it is not a municipal responsibility. And, indeed, no other business in the municipality privately or publicly owned or community based has its overhead covered by the RM. While it is true that medical service has existed in VB for a long time it has been sporadic and inconsistent, particularly in the recent past. Originally it was deemed necessary because the only access to the area was either by the weekly train or by boat; and later by a slow and windy road through the marsh from Albert Beach.

Communication to the “outside world” was non-existent and later one had to use a pay phone. Before the establishment of the doctor’s office as we know it today and before Medicare came into existence, service was provided voluntarily either by design or by people merely showing up at a given doctor’s cottage. Payment, when required, was made on a user pay basis until the advent of Medicare in1969/70.

The building that housed the office was purchased April 1946 for ”municipal purposes”. Nowhere in the document is it specified as to the intended purpose. Therefore its use is at the discretion of the Council of the day.

A great deal has changed since those early days: • Easy and convenient road access.

• The advent of 911 service • The establishment of the Volunteer First Responders which cover off of the emergent and urgent cases.

• Telephone service. Until the mid 70’ and early 80’s very few cottages had phones. People had to find a pay phone to call for help.

Today, the cottage that doesn’t have a phone is rare and many have at least 1 cell phone or other digital device at their disposal. This opens up easy access to 911, advice on HealthLinks and your own family Physician.

• Cell phones. Because of the advent of cell phones emergency help is only as far away as the nearest cell.

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Doctor’s Office cont.

• Accessibility to medical care: In today’s mobile world few people are without easy access to urgent or elective medical care. Services are available within 30 minutes. Those who don’t wish to go to Pine Falls are only 45 minutes from Selkirk’s ER and/or its ACCESS medical facility and an hour from the ER at Seven Oaks in Winnipeg.

It could be argued that those who don’t “want” (as has often been stated) to leave the beach to get care are looking for “convenience” of service. That, by definition, is not an RM responsibility nor an appropriate use of medical care Tradition and the need to preserve it is often cited as a rationale for maintaining the doctor’s office. Tradition is a great thing and should be respected as long as it makes sense. However, medical care is a service not a tradition. Neither the Canada Health Act nor the RHA Act make any reference to Health Care as a tradition. Following that particular thought, should we have retained such longstanding “traditions” as biffies, wells with hand pumps that were never tested, mosquito fogging replete with kids chasing the truck because they liked the smell, or skunk culls? Conversely should we refuse to allow telephone service, cell phones, the water plant and Wi-Fi because they are not “tradition”? “Tradition” is the least viable rationale for doing anything where governance is concerned.

In summary the doctor’s office as it has been operating is an enterprise that does not service the majority of the municipality; is really only easily accessible to those in the restricted area; provides sporadic non-continuous service; is a convenience only to a demonstrably small segment of the RM who seem to think they are entitled to a service that can without difficulty be deemed as no longer necessary as evidenced by its low usage numbers; and in the bigger picture does not conform to the definition of appropriate Health Care in the context of the Canadian Health Care System.

That is not to say that if a group feels it is important to them to have a clinic that provides them with the “convenient” medical care they desire, they could organize and operate it in a similar way other community based services are operated within the RMVB.

POLICEMANS CORNER Alas ... yet another sleepy summer has passed us by. And it was sleepy. Everyone is saying, “where is everyone?” The parking lot is full but “ whered’everybodygo?”

Well, when you have said your fond farewells and are closing up, remember that there are those who will come by in your absence and relieve you of what you have left behind.

• Take your liquor with you.

• Take electronics home if you can ... iPhone docks etc.

• Make it hard for the blighters to get in. Lock windows if you can and put a stick in the rail of sliding windows and patio doors.

• Remember that locks are for honest folk and if someone wants in, they will just smash a window or break a door and frame.

• Out of sight - out of mind. If they don’t see it they won’t want to take it. Put bicycles etc. away in the cabin or in a shed and lock the shed but remembering … if they want in they will break it to get in.

• The best line of defense is an alarm system or a monitoring system like Kevin and Sandra provide by checking your property during the winter. I would also suggest a critter cam or some like product whereby a photograph of the culprits are obtained. Once inside, they break a beam and … snap … picture taken. Hard to say “I wasn’t there” if we have a photo of you.

Respectfully submitted, Stewart MacPHERSON Chief of Police Victoria Beach, MB 756-2322 w

Karin Boyd Councillor

Victoria Beach Community Church 2013

St. Michael’s Church, corner 8th & Pine Interdenominational Services 11 a.m. Sunday August 25, 2013 Rev. Wayne Larstone - United Choir Practice 10:30 a.m. — Everybody Welcome!

Dr. S. lacovides Dr. P. Dorval Dr. J. Watson Dr. J. Bongiorno Dr. J. Stewart-Hay

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Scrapes, Poison Ivy, And The Closure Of The Doctor’s Cottage AN OPEN LETTER TO REEVE FARRELL AND THE RMVB COUNCIL Reeve Tom Farrell made a comment during the Q & A period of the RMVB Council meeting last Tuesday, July 23, at a point in the meeting where the decision to close the doctor’s cottage was being discussed, in which he characterized the level of medical care rendered at the VB doctor’s office for the last 88 years as nothing more than treating “scrapes and poison ivy” (direct quote). I would like to offer another perspective on that question, and I do so having worked as the VB physician the entire summer of 1971, and approximately one half of the summer of 1972. Although that’s a long time ago now, I feel that experience nevertheless still gives me some credibility on the subject even today, as the mix of cases coming in through the door of the VB doctor’s cottage has not substantively changed in the last 42 years. I would like to share some of those experiences, and my reflections looking back on them, with the Council through the forum of this open letter. I would also like to comment specifically about Mr. Farrell’s remarks the other night.

I felt Mr. Farrell’s remarks (perhaps unintentionally) came across as dismissive, condescending, poorly informed, and ultimately, quite wrong. Although scrapes and poison ivy are indeed part of the patient mix, I can assure him, and the entire Council, there is far more that walks (or gets carried through) that door. I know, because over two summers, I dealt with it all... everything from congestive heart failure to chest pain, heart attacks, gall bladder attacks, severe lacerations sometimes requiring extensive suture repair, broken ankles, torn quadriceps tendons, foreign bodies in eyes, “blow-out” orbital fractures, plugged ear canals, fish hooks lodged in patient’s cheeks or thumbs, heat stroke, severe upper respiratory or gastrointestinal infections, up to, and including, nasty scrapes from falling off bicycles. And that list is only a partial one…it goes on and on.

One of my more vivid memories of that first summer as the doctor here included spending an entire afternoon on King Edward Beach watching the RCMP drag the lake to retrieve an 18 yr. old drowning victim, and then subsequently spending time with the family in order to try and help them deal with the emotional aftermath of the drowning. Collectively, these cases presented many more important medical issues than just “scrapes and poison ivy”, and all were worthy of some professional medical attention or triaging, sometimes urgently.

But, all of that said, let’s just talk about scrapes and poison ivy for a minute...you were certainly right, Mr. Farrell, in your inference that scrapes and poison ivy are not exactly life threatening conditions, no argument there. But I can very clearly recall cases of 5 or 6 year old little kids standing in the middle of my office literally dripping fluids on the floor from the severity of the poison ivy sometimes involving almost their entire body. Together with their intense itching, “just poison ivy” was making them absolutely miserable, and for them, and their parents, it had become a very big deal, sometimes requiring a course of oral prescription medication. Same thing with scrapes… what child does not get a rather nasty case of “road rash”, having taken a tumble off the bike they were just learning to ride? A lot of those scrapes can be rather ugly…deep, dirty, and very painful, requiring a good deal of cleaning, debridement, and proper dressing.

Again, not exactly life threatening, but traumatic for that young child and his or her parent?...you bet. Surely the 5 to 10 minute encounter

in the VB doctor’s office that quickly and efficiently dealt with those kinds of “minor” problems represented a vastly improved experience for that child and young parent than having to deal with the much longer time and inconvenience of traveling to Pine Falls or Selkirk, perhaps waiting interminably to be seen in either place (or in the case of Pine Falls, quite possibly not being seen by a doctor at all).

That type of timely, convenient, and expert care is what 80+ years of the doctor’s office has been all about. It is a story that has been repeated literally thousands of times over the years. It’s a service the RM provides to our summer community, and what a wonderful service for the RM to provide. The RM of VB’s mission, of course, is to provide services…police, protection, fire, and EMT, garbage pick-up, the golf course and tennis courts, snow plowing in the winter, water treatment etc. etc. etc. Surely the provision of expert, timely, and convenient medical care to the entire 5,000+ VB summer community represents another service that deserves to be maintained, along with all those other services. The doctor’s office is certainly a service that a great number of cottagers use regularly, and, as has been demonstrated so clearly by the firestorm of protest this decision to close the doctor’s office has engendered, is a service that VB cottagers value highly and appreciate tremendously. It’s also a tradition of the beach, every bit as much as the bakery or the Moonlight Inn or the tennis courts or, for that matter, the annual (and on-going) hiring of rec directors (an analogous situation in some ways to the need to recruit doctors every summer). These are all traditions that are highly valued and appreciated, but which I would argue, no more so than having had the doctor’s cottage open and available to see patients every summer since 1925. What a tradition, and what a wonderful service to a summer community with a high proportion of young children and seniors.

Don’t let it go... please Mr. Farrell, listen to your constituents here... there is strong, community-wide sentiment against this seemingly uninformed decision to close the doctor’s office, and it has far more importance to the VB community than simply treating poison ivy and scrapes. Convenience, yes, but also peace of mind and timely and comforting care for kids, parents, and seniors when necessary, all of which greatly enhances the entire VB experience for everybody.

The prospect of losing such a revered and traditional service is why such a large majority of the community is so against this decision.

Closing the office permanently would be a mistake and, I believe, a very shortsighted one.

I commend the Council for agreeing to move up the date to re-visit the issue to this fall, and I urge the Council to reverse their original decision when they do re-visit it. It’s not too late, and doing so would validate our belief in the value of a municipal governance that listens to, and is responsive to, the voices of the people that elected them, a principle that we are all trying to preserve in the fight against forced amalgamation...don’t let us down here.

Thank you for taking the time to read this letter, and for your anticipated further consideration of this issue.

Sincerely, Phil Murray M.D. 420 7th Ave. Victoria Beach

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Beach People Congratulations to Jaxin da Roza for representing VB on the Team Manitoba Bantam Box Lacrosse Team. Team Manitoba played against all the best bantam teams across Canada to compete for the National Title and we are so proud of Jaxin & his teammates for getting Gold on the b-side. Box Lacrosse is Canada’s National Sport & the fastest sport on two feet.

Way to go Jaxin!

Love Dad(Gus), Mom(Lyndsi), Gus IV, Braxtin & Qino

Congratulations on winning his age group in the Life Time Tri Minneapolis Triathlon to Bryce Jenkins of 5th Avenue (Bryce’s family’s cottage for almost 50 years). Although he was only 13 at the time, Bryce competed and won in the 14/15 year old age-group.

The triathlon involved a 400 meter swim, a 24 km bike and a 5 km run. Bryce finished in 1 hour, 21 minutes and 54 seconds. Way to go Bryce!

Proud neighbours, The Beazley Family

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34th Annual Victoria Beach 55+ Golf Tournament & Dinner WHEN: Monday, September 9th, 2013 WHERE: Victoria Beach Golf Course and the dinner this year is at the East Beaches Senior Scene, #3 Ateah Road.

[This location is due to the uncertainty about when the new VB community centre will be completed.] There will be ample parking at the Senior Scene, on Ateah Road, and across the highway. The turkey dinner, catered by the Merry Makers will be at 6:15 pm, and the doors will open at 5:00 pm.

TIME: 2 shotgun starts at 9:30 am and 1:00 pm.

[Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the start time for registration] ELIGIBILITY: To play in the tournament, you must be a member of at least one of the following: the VB Golf Course; the VB Club, VB Sports Club/Community Centre or the Senior Scene. [Golfer’s spouses/ partners may be under 55 and may golf, but cannot win a golf prize.]

GOLF SIGN-UP SHEET AND DINNER TICKETS: Available now at the VB Golf Course.

COST: Dinner tickets are $13.00 [plus golf green fees if you are not a member of the VB Golf Course].

PRIZES: For flights and individuals. [DONATIONS OF PRIZES FOR THE SILENT AUCTION ARE MUCH APPRECIATED. If you can donate a prize, please drop it off at the golf course by September 2nd.]

Submitted by: The 2013 55+ Golf Committee: Allen and Heather Willoughby Murray and Susan Spence Dennis and Gina Roth

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08:00 at the Gate We will continue to ride through the fall here until Thanksgiving weekend, and in the city after that (weather permitting). Some of our riders will be returning to their winter homes to continue riding there, while others will ride indoors in spin classes or outdoors with our small but dedicated winter riding group in Winnipeg. We have had a great season of riding, meeting new riders and working with all to further the enjoyment of this sport.

We continue to welcome new riders, leaving from the gate at 09:00 for our fall rides.

For further information contact Bob Marshall 204 756-8255 or email at jmarsha@mymts.net.

Bridge News On Monday August 12th we had 9 pairs of duplicate bridge players. Gail & Bob Henderson came in first and Joan Irving and Helen Forrest came second. There were 11 social bridge players on Wednesday afternoon, August 14th. Linda McMillan came first, Marj Birley came second and Bob Henderson came third.

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Please arrive by 6:45 PM on Mondays for duplicate bridge and by 1:00 PM Wednesdays for social bridge. Bridge is $1.00.

If you want a cold soda or bottled water, please bring your own as canteen will be closed. If you need a partner for Monday duplicate bridge please call Ken at 756-3612.

Our plan is to continue playing duplicate (Mondays) up to and including Labour Day and social bridge (Wednesdays) to the end of August.

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Novelty Tennis Tournament 2013 The theme for last weekend was going to be “Some like it Hot” as the forecast was calling for 33° and lots of heat and sunshine. However, Mother Nature had the last laugh and decided to throw us a curve ball (or back-handed slice?) with showers most of Saturday morning.

Thanks so much to the gang that came down to help squeegee the courts allowing us to get the tournament going quickly. Your efforts are greatly appreciated! Just further evidence of the amazing tennis community we have here at Victoria Beach.

Once play was underway, the players put on an impressive display of fun tennis, along with some amazing shot making and rallies.

There were several close matches including many tie-breakers and even a broken racquet (Sorry Mike!). Many thanks to those who helped make the weekend a success. It is a privilege to be a part of such a great community of tennis players. Special thanks to Stuart Juzda, Brenda Vielhaber and Steve Cook, also known as “The Committee”. Your assistance in making the draw and helping out over the weekend is truly appreciated. I would also like to thank my two sons, Jared and Austin, for manning the kiosk by keeping track of scores while I participated in the fun. Thank you also to Bryan and Lisa Yagi for your dedication in making our courts such a thriving place to be over the summer. You have significantly improved the tennis experience for all ages and skill levels through your innovative approach and commitment.

Here are the winners of the various categories for the Victoria Beach Novelty Tennis Tournament 2013: • Spirit of Sportsmanship Award: Megan Wells • Best team name: “Deuce Bags” Team members: Allen Willoughby, Brenda Vielhaber, Mike Manning and Aurele Gendron This year’s tournament came down to the wire; with “Hamstrung” coming out on top, winning the Duke Family Trophy. Team members: Barb Pritchard, Rhonda Manning, John Heppenstall and Allan Morrish.

Winners of the 2013 Novelty Tournament “Hamstrung,” L to R: Stino Siragusa , convenor, Peter Duke, Trophy Donor, Rhonda Manning, John Heppenstall, Barbara Pritchard, and Allan Morrish.

Runners up were “Talk to the Backhand”. Team members: Allison Guest, Bob Scurfield, Lisa Yagi and Anita Gubbels Congratulations to all, and thanks again to everyone who lent a helping hand. It was fantastic to see such camaraderie, participation and sportsmanship on display. Don’t forget to sign up early for next year’s tournament!

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Yacht Club News It has been another banner year at the VBYC (and it’s not over yet), the season started out with a bang, literally, as some energetic hammer wielding members did a much need renovation, moving the kitchen to the south facing wall to retrofit a slew of badly needed lockers into some underused space. This has helped alleviate some of the storage need for current and new members. A new outdoor shower was also installed for rinsing sailors and gear. Many thanks to those unnamed do-gooders you know who you are.

Victoria Beach HERALD The club continued to upgrade our sailing school fleet this year with the purchase of two new Opti’s and two new Laser II’s. This will allow us to continue offering a high quality experience for new sailors and those looking toward competitive sailing. We hope this will also continue to draw new members as all of the club boats are available for use by members. In other words you don’t need to own a boat to join the club and get out sailing.

Some highlights of the season so far were the Sailors Derby which was very well attended and many boats made it out; the Gimli pursuit race saw 14 boats race across, have a BBQ at the VBYC and race back (we hope this becomes an annual event); weekend club racing has been as competitive as always as the fight for the Orchid Cup is going down to the wire.

Sailing schools were well attended, especially the kids/youth program. We had 49 CANSail participants over the course of the 5 week program. We are excited about our young coaches that are developing. Thank you to Carlene Hygaard, Matthew Cook, Kirsty Cook, Braxton Kuzyk and Molly Ingenmey. Junior Racing was also well attended this summer; on average 6 - 8 sailors took part on Saturdays. The 2013 Junior Racing program will be leading up to the Provincial Junior Development Camp coached by Provincial Head Coach Brigitte Smutny and her staff at Sail Manitoba.

The Camp will be held Aug 24 & 25 at VBYC. VBYC sailors have been doing very well in Provincial and National regattas. We are happy to see a group of talented young racers on the rise.

Don’t forget the 2013 season wind-up (aka the Commodores Ball) will be Saturday of the September long weekend, talk to Ryan Van Berkel or email: vbyccommodore@gmail.com for details.

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Farewell to “The Deacon” On October 18th, 2012 we said goodbye to Dave Grant, long time Victoria Beach summer resident. Dave’s first visit to the family cottage at 126 Birch Ave. was in the summer of 1923 with his parents Jim and Mary Grant.

This past September, Dave celebrated his 90th birthday at the cottage with his son Jamie. As was his tradition, Dave did his “walkabout” of the cottage, smiled and nodded his approval of the new bunkhouse and then sat down and enjoyed a rum and coke.

Victoria Beach was Dave’s passion and the cottage was his pride and joy. He so enjoyed having his grandchildren (Victoria and Macleod) spend their summers at the beach as 4th generation family members.

Dave has been laid to rest at the Victoria Beach cemetery. His family was appreciative to have his dear friend Helen Trainor of Victoria Beach present to share life long memories of their friendship. His spirit will always be present and memories of “the Deacon” will be with us forever.

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By Geoff Kirbyson Imagine taking a beloved family member to a desolate stretch of highway, letting them out of the car and then driving away, never to see them again.

It happens in Manitoba all the time. Not with humans, mind you, but it occurs with alarming regularity with dogs and cats when people are no longer prepared to look after their four-legged friends and won’t take the time and effort to find another home for them.

That’s why organizations like the East Beaches Animal Shelter provide such a valuable service. Up to 20 dogs per year come into its care in cottage communities along the east side of Lake Winnipeg. Most of them are strays and a lot of them are puppies.

Operating 12 months a year, the volunteerrun, non-profit EBAS doesn’t have a physical shelter like the Winnipeg Humane Society does, so it fosters dogs and cats out in temporary homes until a permanent one can be found.

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“If we are lucky and it’s summer time we are sometimes able to place them in forever homes within days or weeks,� says Mindy Wilson, one of the small team of people who run EBAS. “Other times of the year we are not as lucky and we have turned to other organizations such as Manitoba Mutts, Manitoba Underdogs and even the Pembina Valley Humane Society in Morden, to help the animals get one step closer to adoption.�

When a dog or cat is brought in, its picture is posted on the EBAS Facebook page and it’s listed as “found.� The Winnipeg Humane Society and the Winnipeg Lost Dog Alert are then notified.

If nobody comes forward to claim the animal for a certain number of days and no lost dog or cat reports matching their description come up, it will spayed or neutered, given the appropriate vaccinations and put up for adoption.

As more people learn about EBAS, it receives more calls. The good news is with the recent inception of SSNIP (the Sagkeeng Spay Neuter Initiative Program), it has seen a notable decrease in the number of puppies picked up and brought in from Highway 11. “We do not seek out animals and generally, aside from the fact that an animal is getting help, no one looks forward to a new animal coming into care,� she says.

If you want to foster a dog, get in touch with EBAS at ebasinformation@gmail.com and you’ll be asked to fill out a short questionnaire to determine if you would be a good fit. Factors include the age, sex, temperament and health of the foster animal and any pets that you may already have.

If you’d like to see what four-legged creatures EBAS has up for adoption at any time, check out their Facebook page. It costs between $150 to $200 to adopt a puppy and $100 for an adult dog. A kitten can be yours for $50 and adult cats are free, but a donation would be appreciated.

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Victoria Beach Snow Drifters The snowmobile club in this area, the Victoria Beach Snow Drifters, has been the snowmobile club organization in his area since 1962 and over time has developed some of the best trails in the province, right in our own backyard. Last year we celebrated 50 years as a snowmobile organization. Our trail system begins at Victoria Beach, south to the North Star trail on the east side of #59 highway (Ridge Trail, #59 trail &Isbister Trail), across Lake Winnipeg to Hecla Island and Victoria Beach south to Belair or Albert Beach(Shoreline Trail) on the lake. There is also a trail(CN Trail) along the old railway bed to Belair Road. Other trails groomed in the area are the Lakeshore trail(Lakeshore Drive), Traverse Bay Road and behind the Birchwood Hotel connecting to the CN Tail. An exhaustive system of trails is what we have and a real challenge to groom in an organized manner.

Starting next season, all trails in the province will be signed in the same manner as our Provincial highways, which would include numbered directional and junction signs. Snowmobile trails will be very clear on the Snoman maps, which will aid the sledders in the province.

Our website is vbsnowdrifters.ca and is always kept up with all club information and news of upcoming events. Our next event coming up is on Saturday October 5th, BEER and BUFFET dinner fundraiser at the Birchwood Hotel from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM. This fundraiser is to help us continue to keep well-groomed trails in our area. Tickets are only $17 and include a full buffet of chicken, meatballs, salad, Coors draft etc. There also will be a great prize selection at our silent auction, with the draws to be made at 8:00 PM.

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Watch the beach bulletin boards on the September long weekend for more information, the Birchwood Buzz and the area monthly newsletters. Tickets will also be available from all club members and the Birchwood Hotel.

Our latest big project this past year had the club build a shelter, an Olympic Builders structure, to house our groomer. The building is not quite complete yet as some electrical work is to be completed yet as well as a future a clubhouse addition. This building protects the groomer from the elements and also allows us to be able do repairs indoors.

With winter only 4 months way, which really is not that far way, the club is gearing up for another busy season. Maintenance on the groomer must be completed each fall, trails brushed/cleared readied for grooming and preparations for the Poker Derby in February.

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Under nurse managed care, a nurse: provides any immediate care you need; makes arrangements if you need to travel to see a doctor; and may ask you to return home and make an appointment to see a doctor, while advising you what to do if your condition changes

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Keep Calm and Carry On While we east siders were Walking for Water on August 11, scores of other walkers joined in two other Lake Winnipeg Foundation Walkathons in Matlock and Gimli, with a fourth event held a few days before in Grindstone. It was so great to see so many friends and neighbours out, many of who were first-timers. Together, we raised in the zone of $20,000, all of which goes to projects to help the lake.

The message from we citizens is clear. Thank you all so much for your support and participation.

Lake Winnipeg Foundation is also grateful for the stalwart support from the Victoria Beach Club, the partnership from the Herald editors and generous cooperation over facilities and events. We can get this thing done, thanks to you.

Local heroes include Susan and Matt Hall as well as John Heppenstall for strong leadership roles and unflinching dedication.

Victoria Beach HERALD Although the support team will remain in place, we are looking for a new convenor for the VB Walkathon next summer. It’s a great job for a single or for two, there is a full manual on how to proceed and the LWF office has good resources to back us up. Please consider taking on this position. We all have fun doing it and will be there for the new convenor.

Lastly, we sure would love to find a champion in the cause of Lake Winnipeg. Someone with high profile and passion to advocate publicly for the lake. If that person should be musical or artistic, that would be a huge bonus! Please let the LWF Executive Director know if you have someone in mind (LWF office 204-956-0436 or through the website at www.Lakewinnipegfoundation.org While you are there, check out support for teachers to go on field trips and the call for proposals for research and education projects with an intake this fall.

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Council News glad they keep coming back. Joyce and Gary at the Moonlight Inn always do their best to cater to our food whims and they employ several young VB folks to serve you with a smile. Larry keeps our Recycling Depot in incredible shape and provides our community, and many outside our community, with a great spot to drop off their recyclables. Our Building Inspector Russ is always available for a chat during his office hours and is very qualified to provide you with the right codes and necessary renovation or building requirements.

Karl and his cheerful Golf Course staff have worked hard to keep the golfers happy and our course is in great shape again this summer.

Our VB Police have had a relatively quiet summer and we appreciate their professionalism on and off their bikes, and in and out of their truck and van. I appreciated the ride along experience with Stewart and Ken during Summer Winds but the 4:30 a.m. drop off was a tad late for me! Three cheers for our hard-working administrative staff, Shelley, Tami and Donna who keep things running smoothly in the municipal office. Thanks also to Raymond for graciously offering his advice, history and experience during our amalgamation process and on many other municipal matters. Brad, Wolf and Colin along with all of their well trained volunteer Fire Fighters and First Responders deserve our respect and thanks for doing an incredible job in any crisis. I’d like to thank my fellow Council members, Bruce, Karin, Kathy and Tom for continuing to work diligently on the many issues and day-to-day concerns that occur in our municipality. Special thanks to the Herald Editors Kevin and Barb for providing the space and extending deadlines on more than one occasion for Council News.

Council Meetings & Updates Our next Council Meeting is here at VB at the East Beaches Seniors Scene on Tuesday, August 27th at 7 p.m. We meet twice a month all year long and our upcoming meetings are at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 10th and 1 p.m. on Tuesday, September 24th at the RMVB office at 303-960 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg. All Council meetings are open to the public. Please check our website for continued updates and information all year long. We are at www. rmofvictoriabeach.ca .

Penny McMorris, Councillor

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Correction – Bill 33 - Reading Stage Please note that Bill 33 – The Municipal Modernization Act has in fact only received first reading in the legislature as at August 15, 2013, not second reading as noted in the Amalgamation article in the VB Herald on August 9. There is still time to write your submission and/ or register to speak in front of the Standing Committee to express your views on amalgamation. Please see previous VB Heralds or check our website for the different ways you can make your voice heard.

Baird & Associates – Shoreline Management Plan Thanks again to Pete Zuzek and Jenn Ogrodnick of Baird & Associates for all of their efforts and patience explaining, listening, discussing and working with us toward a sustainable, manageable Shoreline Management Plan for our shorelines. Their presentation of the final Draft Shoreline Management Plan on Wednesday, August 21 and the opportunity for further discussion at the Open House on Thursday, August 22 at the VB Clubhouse were much appreciated.

Putting these important plans into effect will involve prioritizing the critical areas, reaching a consensus that works for the majority of our property owners and investigating funding. Thanks to the Shoreline Advisory Committee for all of their input and efforts on this ongoing issue. Thank you to all of our residents who took the time to attend the various hearings, information sessions and open houses and to those who submitted their comments.

Brush Pick-Up/Chipping By-Law #1509 – Illegal Dumping: Leaves & clean brush from deadfall only can be put out on the road allowances between May 1 and June 17 AND between September 2 and October 14 only.

Dumping of either at any other time is illegal. This service is for the use of municipal property owners only. CONTRACTORS WILL BE CHARGED FOR DUMPING ON MUNICIPAL ROAD ALLOWANCES REGARDLESS OF THE TIME OF YEAR. Property owners are responsible for removing their own building debris, old furniture, rotten stairs and decking, appliances, barbeques and broken flower pots, etc. If you must rake leaves please bag them for easy pick-up and recycling.

Vehicle Restricted Period Ends & Final Summer Garbage PickUp The vehicle restricted period ends on Monday, September 2nd at 6 a.m. Please drive safely and slowly within the Restricted Area and watch for cyclists and walkers at all times. Obey the posted speed limits and parking restrictions within the RM. The last residential garbage pick-up of the season is Wednesday, September 4th.

End of Season Wrap Up Thanks to the great cab drivers Kevin and Sandra employ and the wonderful service they all dispatch to our community. Thanks to the Public Works and Parks team for everything they do to keep our water clean and our grounds and infrastructure in good shape all year long. Thanks to Bev and Mike for holding down the fort and directing traffic at the Information Booth all summer. Hats off to Lise at the VB Store and Saffies Store for the wide array of goods and great service she and her many employees provide to the community.

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VB Golf Course – 90th Anniversary!

[1923-2013] Has it really been 90 years?

It seems like just yesterday that we celebrated 75 years of golf at VB … then 80 years … and now suddenly, we’re remembering 90 years of slashing and hacking!

As we look back through the long history of our course, you might enjoy some trivia that reflects the humble beginnings of our little golf layout.

VB Golf Course Trivia!

• In the really ‘olden days’, Captain John Thomas cut timber from the present golf course site back in the late 1800’s.

• By 1923, Frank Sprague, who was then Reeve, decided VB needed a golf course. He chose the site where Thomas had cut all that cordwood because it was already semi-cleared. Sprague designed the golf course and construction began. [To put ‘construction’ in perspective with the times – imagine tree-stump and boulder removal using … teams of horses!]

• Sprague’s right hand man -- Steve Bouthhillier, worked on the fairways and greens for several years. He and his wife lived in the original log clubhouse, which was replaced in 1977.

• A number of other people have been associated with the management and maintenance of the course down through the years. They include Steve Drew, Brent Potts, Stan Blunderfield, Mr. Forbes, Cecil ‘Tiny’ Lees, Frank Caldwell, Bill ‘Willie’ Morin, Dan and John Anderson, Jim Hampton, Harry Spinks, Florence Eaton, Lloyd and Zel Smith, Dave Dawes, Trevor Priestley, Roger Pearson, Brent Robbie, Rhett Thomas, Mel Rawluk, and, of course, John Evans. All these people and others contributed to making our course the very special place it is today.

Thankfully, this tradition continues with our current manager, Karl Hutchison. Karl and the greenskeepers keep the course in immaculate condition. It’s a tribute to his college-learned turf-grassmanagement that he’s able to bring the layout through the often brutal Manitoba winters into such excellent spring and summer shape.

[Karl’s staff includes Edwin Thomas, Mel Rawluk, Ramona Brandt, Keri Scurfield, and Lissa Paul.]

• Back in the 1920’s, nine-hole green fees were a scant 25 cents for adults, and only 15 cents for children. By the fifties, adults

were paying a whopping 75 cents and children, 25 cents.

• On Tuesdays, known as “Kid’s Day”, youngsters originally played for only a nickel. [The “Kids Day” tradition continues, although the price has now escalated to............... a Loonie.]

• Significantly, John Evan’s amazing 13 years as Manager resulted in some wonderful improvements. He re-developed many of the holes...............starting in 1990 with the reconstruction of #5 into a par 4. But, the joy of the new #5 was just a preview of things to come from John and his workers.

• In 1991, #9 was re-worked into a par 4. The next year saw a new maintenance building constructed. Then, in 1993, hole #7 was lengthened into a challenging par 4. That same year, holes 1 and 2 were lengthened, with #1 getting a large new green. Two years later, in 1995, the 6th was re-done.

• The VB Golf Course joined the Manitoba Golf Association in 1995 and then qualified officially as a “regulation” nine-hole layout.

• Those infernal concrete tee-boxes gave way to grass tees in 1994 on holes 1 and 2. They grassed the tees at 4, 6, 7, and 9 in ‘95.

And, holes 3 and 8 finally got grass tees in 1998.

• John gave us the luxury of ‘flush’ toilets at the clubhouse area in 1999; a state-of-the-art automated-watering-system in 2000; and a brand new Clubhouse deck with patio furniture in 2001. John Evan’s updating of the course was a needed breath of fresh air for which we golfers will always be grateful!

• Victoria Beach now offers 6 par fours, two par threes, and that very challenging par 5. The overall nine-hole yardage is 2,565 yards and the course plays to a par of 35.

• Earlier, the course-yardage was 2,006 yards and had a par of 34. But, through the years, there’s been some tinkering with the holes, and the par has varied from 29 to 35.

• The course actually started without the hole we now call #3. They added that one in 1929. [Which explains the long walk through the bush to get to it, and the long walk back to get to the tee at number four].

• Golfers now enjoy all grass tees and verdant, automaticallywatered fairways -- after many decades of concrete tee-boxes, rubber mats, and dry, sandy fairways [with only Mother Nature doing the

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Our course is one of the oldest in Manitoba. Today, after 90 years, it reflects a great many changes while still maintaining its quaint cottage-country charm amid the beaches, birches and evergreens of Victoria Beach.

Allen Willoughby [PS- None of this trivia will fix your slice.]

More VB Golf Course History This 1976 Herald article by former Reeve Phil Nutter gives a good perspective of how the VB golf course gradually developed. We golfers owe thanks to the people mentioned in that article.

Mrs. Freda Jonsson has an interesting story to tell of the first golf ball to be hit at the beach. The honour went to Mrs. G. Cummings, who I believe built the Riddell cottage and later the year-round home of Edna and Hugh Stewart (the Post Office). It was the early 1920’s when Mrs. Cummings approached the late Alfred Ateah, Freda’s older brother, to do some clearing on a site which is now part of our present golf course. A building on the property was being used as a school house -- as the “little log school house” previously located on Bayview had been lost through lake-bank erosion.

The site where the brushing was to be carried out was already partly cleared as the school house had been the family home of Jim Paulson, [father of Peter] and Mr. Paulson had attempted some farming there, though found the soil too sandy.

Once Alfred, then about 14, had finished clearing brush to Mrs. Cummings’ satisfaction, he and sister Freda watched wide-eyed as Mrs. Cummings produced a set of golf clubs and proceeded to clout balls about. They had never heard of ‘golfing’!

About this time, the Paulson homestead was acquired by the Victoria Beach Company [though it was some years before the Company took up where Mrs. Cummings had left off and our present Golf Course was completed]. The late Frank Sprague, then Manager of the Company, and later municipal Reeve, designed the course and supervised its construction in 1923.

Cecil ‘Tiny’ Lees [the late father of Dr. Dan Lees] became the Superintendant of the Golf Course. Some may remember his excellent staff of Frank Caldwell (Clubhouse Manager), Steve Bouthhillier

(Greenskeeper) and Bill ‘Willie’ Morin (Asst. Greenskeeper).

‘Willie’ was a member of the work-force that cleared and prepared the course. He tells of the problems of tree-stump and boulder removal using teams of horses. Boulders too large to be moved were hand-drilled and dynamited. Cleared areas were levelled with hundreds of wagon-loads of clay before being covered with loam.

The clay and some stumps were first compacted with what in those days was a ‘huge’ iron roller pulled by two teams of horses -- John Anderson’s finest. One day the iron monster tipped over and Willie recounted for me the details of setting it upright, a most formidable task. It was also used in the construction of the tennis courts and now ‘the monster’ reposes among the flowers on the Village Green.

Dan Anderson was also a member of the original construction force and later mowed the fairways with his team of horses. His brother John, was another worker, as was Jim Hampton.

Not long after Willie had assumed the Head Greenskeeper position, ownership of the Company changed through its purchase by Mr. Arthur Vincent (Sunset Blvd.) Bill Morin is a man of few words, so I was impressed at the extent of the praise he had for his new employer. Further inquiry brought out the fact that the change of ownership meant a 40% salary increase -- from $6.50 to $9.00 a day, and very long days these were!

Following Willie’s departure, the course gradually deteriorated despite the new owner’s concern for its maintenance -- until Lloyd Smith appeared on the scene. I’m sure everyone agrees that rehabilitation is more than evident.

Phil Nutter

P.O. Box 150 MB R0E 2C0

LORNE ANDERSON SEPTIC Phone:

Victoria Beach, ----------------------------------------------------------------

756-2460

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Victoria Beach HERALD

Rocks for Sale!!

Over the years of visiting Victoria Beach our young family has developed somewhat of a “To-do list” during our family vacation. This list includes, but is not exclusive to, a FULL pop AND bag of popcorn (!) during a clubhouse movie, swimming and tennis lessons, a minnow and frog hunt at the marsh, and endless hours of searching for treasures to fill our memory boxes. As I am sure you are aware, each of these items on our list MUST be completed in order to achieve full vacation bliss!

Among my personal favourites, however, is the search for the perfect rock. I love this activity as it not only slows my boys down, but as it brings out their creativity and endless wonder about the world around them. With this, it is the perfect activity for me to underscore the reason why we head to the beach in the first place…to develop childhood memories as we explore and connect with the majestic beauty of the lake and its ecosystem. The only downside… treasures are collected and often forgotten (they also take up space!!).

That is why this year we decided to share our rock treasures by polishing them and offering them to others as a fundraiser for the Lake Winnipeg Foundation. On the 3rd of August you may have noticed (or heard) a group of young people yelling “rocks for sale” in front of our cottage. You may have also read our sign that stated: “We hope that you may enjoy these rocks as a fond memory of our beautiful lake and to be reminded that we are all responsible for its well-being…pass the message!”

I would like to thank all of you who stopped and supported them in this endeavor as well as to applaud you for your willingness to support the Lake Winnipeg Foundation.

Because of your generosity, six children between the ages of 2 and 6 feel extremely proud at having raised $59.87 to ‘Help the Lake’. Most importantly, these children have added ‘Helping the Lake’ to the vacation to-do list.

Thank you for your support.

Luke and Brody

Adele, Luke, Brody, Audrey (white tables show polishing equipment)

Adele, Paige, Lucia, Luke, Audrey and Brody

Golf Report The year is winding down, I would like to thank all the workers at the golf course on the grounds crew and in the club house.

They have worked hard to provide the best course conditions and service behind the counter -- Job well done!

Also all the golfers who came out, I hope you enjoyed the golf course this year. The year is not over yet, there is still lots of golf to be played -- hope to see you here.

Manager Karl Hutchison

Concrete, Framing, Exteriors, Metal Roofing

Victoria Beach HERALD

August 23, 2013

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Amalgamation – The Process of enacting Bill 33 Municipal Amalgamation for Victoria Beach can become a reality only if the Provincial Legislature enacts Bill 33. At present, as noted in the Council News in this Herald, Bill 33 has received only first reading in the Manitoba Legislature. The key milestone of second reading has not happened at this point. It is at second reading that the crucial opportunity for public input occurs. Below is a passage that is reprinted from the Government of Manitoba website that describes the process that must be followed to make Bill 33 a reality.

For Herald readers who wish to make their opinions on forced amalgamation known, the Committee stage that follows second reading is the critical time to act. Herald readers can find the full text at http://www.gov.mb.ca/hansard/public/factsheets/fact5. pdf or scan the QR Code on this page with your smartphone or tablet.

LAWS, BILLS, ACTS AND STATUTES In order for the Legislative Assembly to enact a law, a Bill must be prepared. Bills are proposed laws. If passed by the Assembly and given Royal Assent, they become part of the law of the Province. Once part of provincial law, Bills are known as Acts or Statutes.

1. NOTICE Notice of a Bill’s intended introduction must appear in the Notice Paper one day prior to the introduction day.

2. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING The Sponsor of a Bill (an MLA) moves that a Bill be read a first time and introduced in the House. The motion is not debatable, but the MLA may offer a brief explanation of the Bill’s purpose.

3. SECOND READING During this stage, the Bill is debated and either accepted or rejected. This is the most important stage, since adoption of a second reading motion means the Legislative Assembly approves the principle of the Bill.

4. COMMITTEE STAGE A Bill passing Second Reading is referred to a Standing, or Special Committee (comprised of Members selected from both sides of the House) or to a Committee of the Whole House

(comprised of all Members.) Usually after consultation with Opposition House Leaders, the Government House Leader determines the Committee that will examine a Bill.

Since the public has the opportunity to have direct input into the law making process, the committee stage is important.

Members of the public may present oral and written submissions concerning proposed Bills. After the public has been heard from, the sponsor of the Bill and the Opposition Critics may make opening statements. The Committee then proceeds to a clauseby-clause consideration of the Bill. At this time, amendments may be proposed and considered.

Persons wishing to make an oral presentation can register through the Clerk’s Office at 945-3636.

Please refer to Fact Sheet #5 How Standing Committees Operate for details on Committee registration and presentations.

5. REPORT STAGE At this stage, the House considers a Bill that has been considered by a committee, and reported - with or without amendments - to the House. At this time, Members may propose further amendments to specific Bill clauses. The sponsor moves concurrence and third reading after any amendments have been disposed of.

6. CONCURRENCE AND THIRD READING The sponsor of the Bill moves that the Bill “be now concurred in and read a third time and passed.” At this point, the Bill is debatable and amendments may be proposed to apply a 6-month hoist, present a reasoned amendment, or refer the Bill back to Committee. At this stage, debates are usually brief, in part since most Concurrence and Third Reading motions are moved in the final days of session. Adoption of a Concurrence and Third Reading motion signals passage of a Bill.

7. ROYAL ASSENT To become law, a Bill that passes all stages in the House must receive Royal Assent from the Lieutenant Governor.

In the Lieutenant Governor’s absence, the Administrator of the Province (The Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal, or another Judge of that Court) performs this task.

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Victoria Beach HERALD

Birds, Buckets and Bravery

Almost a year ago, on Friday, August 17, 2012 our Public Works crew were getting organized for their day when they noticed one of the young Osprey hanging from a tangled fishing net, which was snagged on their nesting perch outside the Public Works building. Mamma and Pappa Osprey were helplessly circling and squawking as they watched their youngster flapping and dangling by one leg, trapped in the netting.

The small construction crane that was in use at the new Sports Club site was quickly called in to action to help save the struggling bird. The bucket on the crane couldn’t reach high enough so the ever-creative Public Works employees taped a knife onto one long pole and taped a fish or butterfly net onto another pole. Both poles were handed to our Foreman Al Scurfield as he gingerly got in the bucket with crane operator Jason Ateah. Al is quite happy working underneath large machinery but not quite as happy being lifted off of the ground in a small bucket. With shakey knees, the knife and the net, Al put his faith in the lift operator Jason Ateah to raise him up toward the Osprey.

Mom and Dad Osprey continued to circle and make noise, getting quite anxious and too close to Al, who was really wishing he had a hard hat to protect his head. John Merton was on the ground taking photos and the PW crew who were still in the yard were no doubt shouting words of encouragement and directions. Al managed to cut the net that was caught on the perch and to catch the struggling bird as it dropped into the outstretched net. In his attempts to quickly find the ‘down’ button on the bucket, Jason shook Al and the bird from side to side. After a few shaky turns and wobbles of the bucket, which Al really appreciated, Jason found the ‘down’ button and Al and the Osprey made it safely down to ground level.

The bird had a broken leg and likely a broken wing and was unable to lift off or fly. Trevor Halgren picked up a smaller animal cage from Sandra Ateah at the Parking Lot, the bird was placed in the cage, and John loaded him into the truck for a ride to a bird sanctuary and treatment centre in Iles de Chene, Manitoba. Sadly the young Osprey didn’t survive his injuries and I’m told that Mamma Osprey still watches and squawks at the PW crew, possibly in thanks for their efforts but more likely in frustration that her youngster didn’t make it back to her.

Thanks to the all those involved for sharing the Osprey story and thanks to John Merton for the great photos. Any errors, omissions and embellishments are all mine.

Penny McMorris

August 23, 2013

Victoria Beach HERALD

CLASSIFIEDS Cottage for Rent - Log cabin, secluded location, very private, can sleep 6, $700/wk. 10 mins. from clubhouse, parking lot and store. No pets. Phone 204-756-2507, 204-330-4435, cell or 204338-3076.

Looking for cottages to rent September 20-22nd: We are getting married at the clubhouse September 21st, 2013 and have family & friends coming to VB for the weekend looking to rent cottages. Please email Scott at scottyjemail@gmail.com or call (204) 294-7268 and leave a message.

THE HOME FRONT: Hopscotch and Heartache While Daddy was at War is an award-winning memoir by Margaret Dennis Owen. Available at 407-6th Avenue or the Victoria Beach Grocery or by phoning 1-204-756-2647.

VB COTTAGE CARE - Painting, lawn care, dump trips, window washing, pressure washing and staining. For reliable quality and service, email Mike Pollard at vbcottagecare@gmail. com or call (204) 891-2575. To run June 21 – August 23 Need a Handyman? For prompt, courteous and reliable help, call Mike’s Handyman Service at 756-6163 or 799-1703

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Summer Employment 2014 With The Victoria Beach Club Are you interested in working for the Victoria Beach Club? We have positions for swimming instructors, 3 and 6-week tennis court attendants, recreation assistants, and librarians.

Please visit our website (victoriabeachclub.com) for full details on employment in 2014. For questions, feel free to contact Anil Kaul at (204) 999-4722.

To apply for a position, please follow this procedure: 1) Write a cover letter indicating your name, contact information, and the position for which you are applying. Highlight your experiences (work or volunteer) that demonstrate responsibility, organization, working with kids, communication skills, involvement with the VBC and handling of cash. Please include all pertinent certifications (note that all employees for 2014 will require a current CPR and first aid certificate.

Please email it, along with your resume to Anil Kaul at: anil.kaul@ shaw.ca.

2) Send the hard copies of the cover letter and resume to Anil at the following address: 315 Brock Street, Winnipeg, MB R3N 0Y8.

The Wine Peddler - Deli food and wine delivered to your cottage. Host a wine tasting event at your cottage. Call Keith at 204-557-6886 or visit www.thepeddler.squarespace.com.

We appreciate your business! Thank you!

45 David Road - Victoria Beach Enjoy the serenity of living on 4.9 acres of beautifully treed property in Victoria Beach. The home borders the restricted area with private access to the property on Ateah Dr year round. The home features a country style kitchen, 3 bedrooms, living rm with wood burning fi replace and a partially fi nished basement and recrm. Imagine having a 1200 sqft garage where you can store your car, truck and boat if needed. Potential for subdivision if desired. Just a 5 min walk to Bayview and lake.

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Victoria Beach Restricted Area Victoria Beach Non Restricted 311 7th Ave NEW LIST $TBA 8 Ateah Road SOLD $164,900 $350,000 $129,500 9 Evergreen Rd 3 Balsam Ave SOLD $119,900 6 Beech Cresc $358,000 18 Mike Bay $199,900 26 Gibson Dr $149,900 19 Eastshore Dr 119 8th Ave REDUCED $199,900 21 Eastshore Dr SOLD $149,900 $144,900 $139,900 22 Doerksen Bay 211 5th Ave SOLD $259,900 23 Zeglinski Cresc. SOLD $129,500 217 5th Ave SOLD 309 4th Ave $129,900 Victoria Beach Vacant Land 321 & 323 1st Ave SOLD $349,900 11 Lakewood Dr $31,395 $229,000 13 Irving Dr REDUCED $24,900 402 4th Ave SOLD $160,000 4 Evergreen Rd 429 6th Ave SOLD $29,900 433 8th Ave REDUCED $124,900 6 Eastshore Dr SOLD $29,900 443 8th Ave PENDING $239,000 6 Evergreen Rd $29,900 1 Elm Ave. $159,900 23 Lakewood Dr $29,900 201 5th Ave $179,900 24 David Rd REDUCED $24,900 342 7th Ave REDUCED $179,900 24 Irving Dr REDUCED $29,900 419 8th Ave $159,900 28 Mike Bay REDUCED $39,900 4 Elm Ave $164,900 29 Evergreen Rd $31,900 16 Pine Road on 1 acre $283,500 30 Hampton Rd SOLD $34,900 15 Scott Rd REDUCED $155,900 62 Hampton Rd $31,900 Victoria Beach LAKEFRONTS 30 Mike Bay $29,900 29 Clearwater Cove $629,000 21 Hampton Haven Rd $31,900 317 Sunset NEW LIST $429,000 23 Hampton Haven Rd $31,900 13 Pelican Point Rd $625,000 339 8th Ave $115,000 $315,000 17 Wabanong SOLD 147 Victoria Blvd $399,900 205 Sunset Blvd SOLD $349,900 IN 2013 ATEAH REALTY HAS SOLD OVER 333 Sunset Blvd REDUCED $399,900 46 PROPERTIES TO DATE. 417 Sunset Blvd $345,000 13 SOLD AND 1 PENDING IN THE RM OF VICTORIA BCH! 419 Sunset Blvd REDUCED $300,000

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