July 17, 2015

90th year • Issue No. 5

A non-profit service of the Victoria Beach Club

Friday, July 17, 2015

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victoria beach club special activities 2015

Fishing Derby Masters Tennis Tournament Teen Bonfire on the Beach

DATE TIME LOCATION CONVENOR Sat., July 18 July 18 & 19 Wed., July 22

9:00-11:00 AM All Day 9:00 PM

Pier Tennis Courts Clubhouse

Jeff Lailey Steve Cook Rec. Staff

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Get Set for the 2015 VB Bike Race Sunday July 26th Are you and your bikes ready for the annual Bike Race? This year’s race will be held Sunday July 26th at the sports field. Registration will start promptly at 9:30am, all kids aged 4-18 are welcome. Awards will be presented to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners for boys and girls in the following age categories: • 4 & 5 year olds (short course) • 6 & 7 year olds (medium course) • 8 & 9 year olds (medium course) • 10 to 12 year olds (medium course) • 13 to 18 year olds (long course) If you are not familiar with the bike courses, not to worry - all the courses will be colour coded with signs along the road so even the youngest of riders can follow. More detail on the courses will be outlined next week. To keep things running smoothly, we would like approximately 13 adult volunteers on race day to assist with keeping the riders on track. Please call Todd Hyra at 204-782-8906 if you can help on race day. This year all riders must wear a safety helmet and we strongly suggest wearing proper clothing and footwear - loose gravel and pot holes can make the courses challenging and dangerous at times.

Trophy winners from last year, please return the trophies to Todd or Sheri Hyra at 317-3rd Ave. no later than Friday July 24th.

Look in the Herald next week for more information on the Bike Race and make plans to be at the sports field for Sunday morning.

See you then.

We look forward to a fun and safe race!

Thanks Coordinators - The Hyra Family

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VB Library News Hello VB bookworms! Another week has passed at the library and summer is officially in full swing! This week we will have a guessing contest, one lucky winner who guesses the correct amount will be taking home a big bowl of lollipops. Too get the chance to guess you must take out a book (maximum of three guesses) so remember your wristbands. Also don’t forget to come out to story time in the park on Wednesday’s from 11-12, we hope to see you all there.

Your VB librarians Rachel and Annie

Duplicate Bridge We had 12 couples out to our second duplicate bridge (Monday evening) session of the season on July 6th.

Congratulations to Noreen Reid and Sheila Ruban (first) and Sally and Bob Lawler (second).

Join us for duplicate bridge Monday evenings starting at 6:20 PM. Cost is $1.00 and we also sell cold drinks for $1.00.

Come with a partner or if you don’t have one call Ken at 7563612. Please buy a Victoria Beach membership - support our Club.

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REGULAR ACTIVITIES CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES Fitness Classes: Arts & Crafts: Bike Hikes: Duplicate Bridge: Mixed Bridge: Movies: Swimming Lessons: Swimming Inquiries: Yoga:

LIBRARY HOURS:

Mon. Wed. Fri. 10:00-11:00 am Julie McPetrie Tues. 12:30-2:00 pm (all ages) Rec. Assistants Wed. 10:00 am-Noon (Ages 7-12) Rec. Assistants Mon. 6:30 pm Ken Capelle, Gail & Bob Henderson, Henry Krahn Wed. 1:15 pm Bev Underhill Tues. & Thurs. 7:30 pm Rec. Assistants July 6 - Aug. 14 Safe Swim Team Mon. - Fri. 9:30-10:00 am Lanette Griffith Tues. & Thurs. 10:00-11:30 am Mon. & Wed. 11:00 am-Noon, 7:00-8:00 pm Tues. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 10:00 am-Noon Sun. Noon-1:00 pm

SPORTS GROUND ACTIVITIES Children’s Games: Family Recreation: Golf Lessons: Youth Sport:

Library Assistants

Recreation Assistants

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

TENNIS COURT ACTIVITIES

Tennis Court Attendants Weds. 10:30-11:15 am & Fri. 12:00 Noon-12:45 pm (Ages 5-6) Tues. & Thurs. 11:30 am-12:30 pm (Ages 7-9) Mon. 12:00 Noon-1:00 pm & Thurs. 12:30 pm-1:30 pm (Ages 10 & over) Adult Tennis Lessons: Mondays 1:00-4:00 pm with Robert Kennedy Wednesdays 11:00 am-4:00 pm Hit with a Pro (Advance Sign up) Thurs., July 2 - Tennis Manitoba Staff Wed., July 8 - George & Kevin Kylar Wed., July 15 – Jared Connell Wed., July 29 - Emerson Gusmini (Children’s lessons if space allows) Junior Tennis Nights: Mon. & Wed. 6:30-8:00 pm (Ages 11-18) Adult Tennis Round Robin: Mon. & Fri. (Register) 10:00-10:20 am (Play) 10:30 am-12:00 Noon Adult GVS (ground stroke, volley, smash) Tues. & Thurs. 10:30-11:30 am & Saturdays 11:00 am-12:00 Noon Adult Tennis Drills Fridays 1:00-2:00 pm Family Tennis Tues. & Thurs. 6:15-7:15 pm Youth Tennis Lessons:

VICTORIA BEACH CLUB SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 2015 ACTIVITY

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Pre-VB Membership Blitz

Sat., Sun., June 27 & 28

Clubhouse

Lise Simonsen, Pamela Beazley

Swim Registration VB Fireworks Tennis Manitoba Day Girls’ Tennis Day VB Membership Blitz Bike Auction Flea Market Flea Market Clean-Up Flea Market Charity Coordinator Book Sale Beach Events Teen Movie Night Rogers Rookie Tournament Gentlemen’s Movie Night Sports Day 200 Metre Open Swim Sandcastle Building Ladies’ Movie Night Fishing Derby Masters Tennis Tournament Teen Bonfire on the Beach Junior Tennis Tournament

Sun., June 28 Wed., July 1 Thurs., July 2 Fri., July 3 Fri., Sat., Sun., July 3, 4 & 5 Sat., July 4 Sat., July 4 Sat., July 4 Sat., July 4 Sun., July 5 Sun., July 5 Wed., July 8 Fri., July 10 Fri., July 10 Sat., July 11 Sat., July 11 Sun., July 12 Wed., July 15 Sat., July 18 Sat., Sun., July 18 & 19 Wed., July 22 Wed., Thurs., July 22 & 23

9:00-11:00 AM (Sat) 10:00 AM-Noon (Sun) 10:00 AM-Noon 10:45 PM 9:30-4:00 PM 1:30-3:00 PM

Clubhouse Best views from Sailboat Beach or Redwing Park Tennis Courts Tennis Courts Door to Door Police Station Clubhouse Clubhouse Clubhouse Clubhouse Clubhouse Clubhouse Tennis Courts Clubhouse Sports Ground Pier Clubhouse Clubhouse Pier Tennis Courts Clubhouse Tennis Courts

Men’s Golf Tournament Rogers Rookie Tournament Children’s Masquerade 800 Metre Open Swim 30+ Dinner & Dance Bike Race Ladies’ Golf Tournament Teen Movie Night Senior Tennis Tournament VB Club Raffle Junior Golf Tournament Duplicate Bridge Tournament Teen Scavenger Hunt Rogers Rookie Tournament Volleyball Tournament Cross Country Run Lake Winnipeg Foundation Walk for Water Soccer Tournament VB Volunteer Appreciation Dog Show Novelty Tennis Tournament VB Club Annual Meeting 55+ Golf Tournament & Dinner

Fri., July 24 Fri., July 24 Sat., July 25 Sat., July 25 Sat., July 25 Sun., July 26 Wed., July 29 Wed., July 29 Sat., Sun., Mon., Aug. 1, 2, 3 Sat., Aug. 1 Wed., Aug. 5 Wed., Aug. 5 Wed., Aug. 5 Fri., Aug. 7 Sat., Aug. 8 Sat., Aug. 8 Sun., Aug. 9 Sun., Aug. 9 Fri., Aug. 14 Sat., Aug. 15 Sat., Sun., Aug. 15 & 16 Sun., Aug. 16 Mon., Sept. 14

Tamara Roehr Rob Hester Tennis Manitoba Staff Nancy Sarchuk & Robert Kennedy Lise Simonsen, Pamela Beazley Stuart McPherson Joanne Gibson, Deb Covernton, Jane Bachart & Lyndsi da Roza Lorraine Cook Mavis Whicker MacRae & Hoole/McDonald Families Laura & Scott McDonald Rec. Staff Julia Lucht, Tennis MB, VB Tennis Staff Rob Hester & Bruce Sirrell Leah & Ted Kosokowsky Swim Instructors MacRae, Cook & Meadows Families Brenda Vielhaber Jeff Lailey Steve Cook Rec. Staff Anndrea O’Connor & Brad Nechwediuk, Derek & Lisa Zeilstra, Philippe Champagne Karl Hutchison Julia Lucht, Tennis MB, VB Tennis Staff Doug & Kristie Pollard Swim Instructors Tim Scott Todd & Sheri Hyra Heather Willoughby, Laureen Johnstone, Sally Lawler Rec. Staff John Heppenstall & Alan Morrish Arroll Stewart & Judy Walker Ed & Adam Boge Fran Pollard & Donna Thain Rec. Staff Julia Lucht, Tennis MB, VB Tennis Staff Sophie McGoey & Lisa Lucht The Johnson Family Deanne McDonald & Sandy McCaig Rex Neuendorff & Stino Siragusa Wendy Derksen & Leslie Sarchuk Barb Hansford & Trish Nesbitt Stino Siragusa Anil Kaul Dennis & Gina Roth; Ray & Lise Plouffe; Claude & Gloria Fillion

1:00 PM 1:00-3:00 PM 3:00-5:00 PM 1:00-3:00 PM 10:30 AM-Noon 9:00 PM 1:00-3:00 PM 9:00 PM 10:00 AM-Noon 2:00 PM 10:00 AM-Noon 7:00 PM 9:00-11:00 AM All Day 9:00 PM All Day 1:00-3:00 PM 10:00 AM-Noon 2:00 PM 7:00 PM 10:00 AM 9:00 PM All Day 10:00 AM-4:00 PM 6:30 PM 9:00-11:00 PM 1:00-3:00 PM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM (registration) 9:15 AM (registration) 9:00 AM 7:00-9:00 PM 11:00 AM All Day 4:00 PM All Day-Dinner at 5 PM

Golf Course Tennis Courts Art Vincent Memorial Pier Clubhouse Sports Ground Golf Course Clubhouse Tennis Courts Village Green Golf Course Clubhouse Clubhouse Tennis Courts Sports Ground Clubhouse Clubhouse Sports Ground Clubhouse Art Vincent Memorial Tennis Courts Clubhouse Golf Course

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BOARD

PAST PRESIDENT Maureen Neuendorff PRESIDENT Anil Kaul 756-2158 VICE PRESIDENT Suzy Hester 756-3016 SECRETARY Wendy Derksen 756-6515 TREASURER Cathy Finnbogason 756-2377 DIRECTOR AT LARGE Leslie Sarchuk 756-2690

Victoria Beach Club

OFFICERS

vb herald publisher Lana Meier jmeier@highspeedcrow.ca 204-292-2128 for advertising HERALD EDITOR Barb Pritchard Kevin Dubé vbherald@shaw.ca MEMBERSHIP Lise Simonsen Pam Beazley SPECIAL EVENTS Shauna Filuk Jill Kirbyson SWIMMING Anndrea O’Connor Tamara Roehr TENNIS Bryan and Lisa Yagi PLANNED GIVING Bruce Eyford

Council Corner

Update on the Public Works Building Many of you are aware that last year our Public Works building was deemed to be an unfit work place. In the East Beaches magazine delivered to your door in May our Council news suggested that by now we hoped to have construction of the new building under way. (But that item was written in midMarch). As you can see, we are not there yet.

We would like to explain some of the process. Council sought an engineering firm through a Request for Proposals process. This occurred in October 2014. Council then interviewed the 2 engineering firms who responded and chose HDK engineering. We asked about the benefits and drawback of a wood frame building verses a steel frame building. Council asked them to design a robust building, one that would stand up and perform for many years and be energy efficient The engineers and architects from HDK came to the beach in late November, met with the entire Public Works staff, discussed their needs, walked though the Public Works building, and completed a needs assessment based on equipment used and maintenance practices.

In January a design was provided to Council by HDK. The drawings and specifications are available on the RM website. The building meets the new energy code for a Part 9 commercial building. One feature of the building is an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) as well a boiler for the hydronics of the infloor heating. The ERV system, while

expensive, will pay for itself in savings on the electricity in 5.09 years at TODAY’s hydro rates. The total energy payback is estimated at almost $340,000 over 20 years at today’s rates. Because Hydro forecasts major rate increases, Council thought it prudent to be sure we were building a facility which had a payback to the taxpayers rather than huge operating costs.

Council then asked that a Quantity Survey be done on the drawings, an estimate of how much it might cost to build that building. The estimate was almost $2 million dollars. This number was then placed in the Financial Plan which every municipality must provide for the provincial government each year. The Financial plan was advertised and was placed on our website.

The building then went out to tender across Canada in accordance with the Municipal Act. A condition of placing a bid was a “contractor site visit at Victoria Beach. Sixteen firms sent representatives to the April meeting.. A total of six bids were received. Council, together with our engineering firm, opened the tenders and after some due diligence re experience and bid bonds etc. the low bid of $1,550, 000 was accepted.

We next compared rates of various financial institutions, made a selection and sent the terms on to the provincial government for their approval. At present we are awaiting their response.

About the Victoria Beach Herald

One of the longest continuously publishing community newspapers in Canada, now in our 90th year, the Victoria Beach Herald is a service of the Victoria Beach Club. The Herald prints ten issues each summer on Fridays from late June to mid August.

The Herald welcomes submissions from readers focused on family events, beach happenings, community issues, etc. Letters to the Editor are always welcome.

Submissions should be sent via email to vbherald@shaw.ca.

Those without access to email can place written submissions in the VB Herald mailbox behind the cash counter at the Victoria Beach General Store. Submission deadlines are end of day Fridays with the exception of VB Club event convenor submissions for events occurring on weekend days.

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Policeman’s Corner VB Police responded to 167 calls for service for the month of June, which included: 1 male arrested for Mischief and Public Intoxication. He was detained overnight in jail.

14 bear calls. Bears are looking for food. No food at your place = no bears either.

8 parking tickets… 6 traffic tickets and 3 warning tickets.

7 - 911 emergency calls. …and 4 thefts.

We have our new radar units up and running, 2015 Genesis 2 multi-directional moving radar. The VBP applied for and received a grant for the purchase which cost $6,600.00 for the 2 units, $800.00 for the installation and $800.00 for training. The money came from the Criminal Property Forefeiture arm of Manitoba Justice. We can now monitor your speed coming OR going away from us.

The new LGCA fines are out, set by the Province ( Liquor and Gaming Control Act ) Sec. 57(1) is “have liquor in public place” and the fine is $673.65 and that is not a typo. Sec. 63 is “ being a minor, possess liquor” . Same fine. $673.65 … Just saying…

A handicapped pass is just that, for the handicapped. If you have one in the vehicle but the person who is handicapped is not in the vehicle that does not give you the rights appertaining to that pass.

If you park and merrily sprint away to your golf game, you can be ticketed for improper use, have the pass pulled and… you may have taken the spot away from someone who truly needed it and thereby inconvenienced them. Shame.

Stewart MacPHERSON VB Police Chief

Correction to VBCC Information

Pickle Ball - back by request, Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m.-noon at new VBCC (Sports Club). Call Al Rear 204-756-6822.

The Anglican Parish of St. Michael VICTORIA BEACH

The Anglican Parish of St. Michael 8th and Pine, VB invites you to worship with us each Sunday in July and August at 9:00 am in a service of Holy Communion.

Note: September 6th we will meet at 11:30 am

Please join us… all are welcome!

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Ladies VB Golf Tournament – July 29 Have you signed up yet? Please remember that the tournament is for beginner and experienced golfers so don’t worry about shooting 90...or more! (Actually, the highest 9-hole score you can shoot is 71 since there is a maximum score for each hole!)

Everyone gets a tee-gift and is eligible to win other draws and prizes for things like landing on the third green or in a sand trap!

Here are the details: Time: 2 shotgun starts at 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM with a postround wind-up at 3:00 PM. Registration: Sign-up at the VB Golf Course; first come, first served. Tournament-day registration will be at 8:00 am and 11:00 am for the two starts.

Cost: $15.00 per person (plus $13 green fees if you’re not a member of the VB Golf Course).

Wind-up: 3:00-5:00 PM at the new Victoria Beach Community Centre on Hwy 59. Includes visiting, prizes, and draws while enjoying complimentary appetizers and a glass of wine!

Silent Auction: We would appreciate any donations. Please drop off at the golf course. Silent auction tickets will be on sale at the golf course and wind-up. Remember we are supporting the new VB Community Centre, so all gifts monetary or otherwise would be greatly appreciated.

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V.B. Club Membership Sales Going Strong!

Membership sales have been a little different this year with a later door-to-door canvass, but we are delighted to report that sales are pretty much on par with last year’s. At this time last year, the Club had raised a total of approximately $38,000 through membership and tennis shoe-tag sales and donations. As of July 9th this year, the total was $36,465.15, broken down as follows: $23,150 memberships (463 memberships sold) $8,040 tennis shoe tags (536 shoe-tags sold) $5,275.15 donations Wow! Thank you to everyone who supported the Club through their membership and shoe-tag purchases and donations!

We could not have done this without the generous donation of time from so many wonderful people. We had some extra helpers come forward after the submission deadline for the Herald, and we learned that there are a few people who have been helping with the canvass for years without recognition. So this week, we would like to recognize and thank Robin (8) and Soren (6) Wallace for helping their mother Heather canvass, Sam and Emily Brownell for canvassing in their mother Emily’s place when she had to be away, and Terry Angus, John Falkenberg, Peter Burnett and Jeff Hollins for canvassing along with their wives, this year and in the past.

For those in our community who do not yet have a membership and want to enjoy all the beach club programs, activities and services (including the Herald you are reading), fear not - you can still purchase a membership at: • The Library and Tennis Courts during regular hours, • The Information Booth at the V.B. Gate from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.

Whether you are just arriving to open-up your cottage or are visiting or renting for a short while, please remember that you and your children need your very own membership and wrist-bands (blue this year) to participate in the activities offered by the V.B. Club. The membership fees and donations are the primary source of revenue for everything the Club does - from Sports Day, Arts & Crafts and Movie Nights to bridge, aerobics and publishing the Herald! When you stop to think about it, is there any other place where you could keep your family active and entertained for several hours each and every day for up to seven weeks for a grand total of just $50? If you don’t think your family would make any use of a membership, please consider making a donation to support the Club that does so much to make our community so special! Donations can be made wherever memberships can be purchased.

Thanks again to everyone who made the membership sales so successful! Please remember that the V.B. Club always welcomes new canvassers and very much needs one or two people to take the lead role on the Membership Team for 2016 - feel welcome to give one of us a call if you are interested. Have a great summer!

Pamela Beazley (204-756-3682) Lise Simonsen (204-791-3852)

2015 Victoria Beach Golf Course Rates

A Victoria Beach

Builder & Decorator

MEMBERSHIPS: Family - Adult Couple Single - Adult Junior - 13 to 17 Child - 12 & under Family (Max 2) 1 Adult & 1 Child

Seasonal $ 450.00 $ 250.00 $ 170.00 $ 120.00 $ 320.00

Monthly $ 245.00 $ 160.00 $ 110.00 $ 80.00 $ 150.00

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

GREEN FEES: 9 holes Weekdays - $ 13.00 Weekends - $ 15.00 Children (12 & Under) - Weekdays $7.00/round Weekends $10.00/round LOCKERS: Lower Locked Upper Locked Lower Open Upper Open Seasonal $ 35.00 $ 30.00 $ 30.00 $ 25.00 Monthly $ 30.00 $ 20.00 Daily $2.00 Manager: Karl Hutchison 3 Wheeled Carts - $40.00 PHONE – 204-756-2435 All above fees/memberships include GST. Children 12 & under may not tee off Saturday, Sunday or Holidays until after 10:00 am and must be accompanied by an adult. Small tournaments welcome.

• Building repair and building leveling • All types of building and painting • Design and drafting services

Scott D. McDonald, Wealth Advisor,

Scott Thain

RBC Wealth Management T. 204-982-3956 | M. 204-230-3800 scott.mcdonald@rbc.com www.scottmcdonaldrbc.com

RBC Dominion Securities Inc.* and Royal Bank Canada are separate corporate entities which are affiliated. *Member-Canadian Investor Protection Fund.

RBC Dominion Securities Inc. is a member company of RBC Wealth Management, a business segment of Royal Bank of Canada. *Registered trademarks of Royal Bank of Canada. Used under licence. ©2011 Royal Bank of Canada. All rights reserved.

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Sandcastle Results

It was threatening rain before we started, but apart from the odd drop as judging started, it held off, and the true, hot July sun even graced the prime construction hour from about 10-11! Contestants who had perhaps originally decided against coming therefore continued to arrive almost right up to the judging hour, and the competition got tougher and tougher.

Thanks are in order to the rec assistants, Brendan, Tess, Sam and John, for all their help, as well as to Allysa Willison, to Abby Meadows, to Kirsty, Matt and James Cook, and to Annie MacRae. It wouldn’t have happened without you!

The results of the non-competitive agegroup categories are as follows: 8 & UnderSmoothest and Most Prolific Animal: “ A Snake” by Stella, Will and Isla McCaig Best Designer and Best Construction Worker: “Seaside” by Aleta and Max Pollard Most Waterproof: “Sand Palace” by Curtis St.John 12 & UnderBest Action Model, with Birds’ Eye View Inset: “Volcano” by Eddie and Isla Partridge Best Political History & Urban Planning: “River City Blues” by Devin Botar, Nadir Botar and Roman Huculak Most Realistic, & Best Use of Live Theatre: “Shark Attack” by Richard, Jacob, Walter and Charles Chaytor Best Full-Scale Mission Plan: “Naval Convoy” by Easton Hyra, Travis Hyra, Keagan Armstrong, Scott Kosokowsky and Aaron Pattison (As judge of these categories I have to say that I am grateful I didn’t have to rank them. They each had amazing creativity, really good craftsmanship, and they were all completely different. I was blown

away! Thanks to all of you for sharing your enthusiastic backstories and challenges with me!)

The results of the competitive categories were as follows:

Anything Goes 1. “Wack-a-Minion” by Branden, Cameron, Jeff and Laureen Lailey 2. “A FlipFlop” by Georgia and Chloe Wilson, Brooke Oxenforth, Caitlyn Willison and McKenna Larsen 3. “Brachiosaur” by Cohen and Simon Bedard

Animals and Other Creatures 1. “Dave the Minion” by Mike Bru, Jenny Hasenack-Bru, Alexis and Colby Bru, Jill Kirbyson, Jessica and Declan Preston, and Andrew Kaul 2. “Great White Shark vs. Sea Otter (AKA Sneak Attack)” by Stephen, Scott and Logan Mitchell, and Cam Lailey 3. “Fat Cat” by Cailea Armstrong Most Decorated 1. “Indy 500” by Jordan, Jeremy, Jackson and Matt McCombe 2. “Cake Makes Everything Better” by Olivia and Lucy Fast, Jack Clement and Kate Nechwediuk 3. “Spider Village” by Luke, Kyle and Don Bushuk Traditional 1. “Castle of Elk” by Addison Mawhinney, Gabriel Zacharias and Ron Jarvis 2. “Mt. Doom” by Avery, Blake, Lori and Greg Edwards, and Janelle and Kellen Buss 3. “Jack and the Beanstalk” by Piper and Riley Hughes, Emma Rozzi, and Paige and Amy Edwards Super-Structures 1. “Xanadu” by the Berkos: Carla, Martina, Pearson and Andreas; Brydons: John and Kathy; the Whites: Alistair, Lachlan and Claire; and Taylor Holfeld 2. “The Ancient Temple” by Josh and Kai Peacock, Oliver and Sebastian Brown, and Ines Bedard 3. “The Pier” by the Green Clan: Joseph, Sasha, Christopher, Scott, Mark, Michael and Kai Most of these categories had many, many more fabulous entries, and several judges were overheard to say that judging was really difficult! Congratulations to all participants!

-the Meadows, the Cooks and the MacRaes

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Swim Program News The VB Swim Program wants YOU!

Yoga News

VB Swim wants 11 and 12 year olds to sign up for the Session 2 Babysitting course. The first session group is having a lot of fun together and learning good stuff. Second session starts July 27.

Babysitting course runs Monday/Wednesday/Friday 1:30-2:30 at the Swim Dock.

VB Swim wants a record number to come out for the 800 Meter Open Swim on July 25 at 2 PM at the Pier (come early to register).

NEW this Year – put together a relay team of 4 swimmers and swim the course as a team. Individual swimmers will swim the race first and then we’ll do the relay.

VB Swim wants you to continue to sign up for Swimming Lessons any weekday morning from 9:30-10:30 at the Swim Dock. At $25 per session lessons are such a steal of a deal that even if your child can only attend for part of a session they still get experience swimming in a lake (murky, sometimes choppy, etc.) and it is a great way for them to meet other kids their ages and for parents to meet other families as they sit together at the beach/swim dock.

It is wonderful to see so many people joining our new yoga instructors at 10:00 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Clubhouse. As Jordan wrote in an article last week, the classes and postures are accessible to students of all shapes, ability and experience. Instructors will give cues as to modifications and/or variations within the poses, so that each practitioner can tailor the practice to their own needs.

Amelia and Jordan will continue to share teaching responsibilities, but Jordan will now generally teach on Tuesdays and Amelia on Thursdays.

Please remember to bring a mat to practice on, water to drink, and a wristband to indicate your membership in the VB Club (due to the high number in attendance, we will be checking for wristbands at the door). In the spirit of peace and tranquility that is yoga, we also ask that phones be put in silent mode and that children not accompany their parents (older teens are most welcome to join in practice).

Namaste.

Pamela Beazley and Jenny Hasenack-Bru

Fishing Derby

Special Events News

Saturday, July 18 • 9:00am-11:00am The annual V.B. Children’s Fishing Derby is this Saturday, July 18th. That’s right, Saturday, July 18 from 9am-11am V.B.’s finest young fishers will dangle and drop their bait into the waters with the hopes of landing the big one. Dust off those old rods and reels, pick up a pack of minnows and head down to the pier for this annual favorite. One rod per person, children must be aged 12 or under, pinch all barbs and all fish are catch and release.

Ribbons will be handed out for the categories of most fish, biggest fish and smallest fish. All other prizes will be randomly drawn.

Only VB members can participate so please remember to wear your wristbands and check in with the rec staff once arriving. See you at the pier!

Jeff Lailey Fishing Derby Coordinator

Get ready for the Fishing Derby!! Thanks to Jeff Lailey for taking over this event for 2015. Steve Cook is once again convening the Masters’ Tennis Tournament which will be on all weekend. Thanks Steve! Come on out and enjoy some great matches. Next week we have Teen Bonfire on the Beach at 9 PM on Wed July 22nd. It’s also the juniors turn for their tennis tournament on Wed. July 22nd and Thurs. July 23rd. We have a new group of convenors for the junior tennis - Anndrea O’Connor & Brad Nechwediuk, Derek & Lisa Zeilstra, and Philippe Champagne. Come out to the courts to support these young tennis VBers. Should be fun!!

If you would like to get involved with our Special Events or Regular Events, please get in touch. You can contact Shauna at 204-756-6642 or text 204-941-0077 and Jill at 204-756-2879 or text 403-807-1784.

Shauna Filuk & Jill Kirbyson Special Events

Season Month 3 Weeks 2nd Car 2 Weeks 1 Week Weekend Daily $34.00 $26.00 $25.00 $26.00 $23.00 $14.00 $8.50 $6.00

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Meet Some of VB’s LWF Volunteers

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Here are some of the fantastic local people who volunteer for Lake Winnipeg Foundation: front row, left to right: Deanne McDonald, Walk for Water coconvenor 2014 and 2015; Diane Sallens, LWF Board Treasurer and lifelong VB resident; Ella Carmichael, lifelong VBer who swam many lengths in the lake as an early fundraiser; Janet Sampson, former board member who first brought LWF to the east side of the lake; Sandy McCaig, Walk for Water co-convenor 2014 and 2015; Mike Sampson, \Jack-of-All-Trades and our own MacGyver, holding a member of the generation for whom we must restore the lake Back row, left to right: Sheila Grover, former LWF board member and sous-chef; Sophie McGoey, French chef and mastermind of French Dinner fundraisers; Bill McDonald, former VB reeve and current LWF board member; Karen Paul, Brokenhead Wetlands link and wood engraving print fundraiser, Greg Thomas, all-round support and yearly Walk for Water volunteer. Thank you all for all you do.

Though the length of our Victoria Beach experiences may vary, the strength of our love for this wonderful beach community and its great lake does not. Lake Winnipeg is where we swim, fish, sail and paddle. We spend happy hours on its beaches, walking, building sand castles, soaking up the rays, visiting with friends and watching the sunset. And often, we just marvel over its vast expanse.

Therefore when our beautiful lake shows obvious signs of deterioration, do we want to be a part of seeking solutions? You bet we do! And this is where the Lake Winnipeg Foundation (LWF) comes in.

LWF got its start in a small way 10 years ago with a few individuals who were passionate about restoring the health of Lake Winnipeg.

Since then, the group has grown considerably, attracting likeminded supporters and hiring dedicated, knowledgeable staff. It has been tremendously successful in raising awareness, educating citizens and policy-makers, and promoting good lake stewardship.

LWF strives to make informed, science-based decisions and is making strides in the areas of research and monitoring. Lastly, it collaborates with dedicated organizations that work toward its concerns and goals.

VBers and east-side lakers have been strong LWF supporters in years past, so we are asking for your continued dedication. We can win this.

Please plan on taking part in finding solutions for Lake Winnipeg by supporting the Victoria Beach district’s Walk for Water event on August 9th. You can walk, pledge or make a donation. The Walk routes are 5km or 2.5km, stroller and dog friendly, leaving the

VB Clubhouse at 10 AM to beat the heat. Registration begins at the Clubhouse at 9:15. There will be draw prizes and treats for all.

Posters are up and pledge forms are available at all VB outlets as well as at Saffie’s in Albert Beach. You can also register online at lakewinnipegfoundation.org For more information or if you would like to volunteer, contact one of VB’s Walk for Water co-convenors: Deanne McDonald (204756-2911 or cell 204-232-2656 deamcd@mymts.net) and Sandy McCaig (204-756-8855 or sandy.mccaig@gmail.com). LWF office convenor Stephanie Brick can also answer enquiries regarding sponsorship or other Walk questions at 204-956-0436 or events@ lakewinnipegfoundation.org

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Summer Yoga at VB ‘Tantric Hatha Yoga’ classes are grounded in an ancient teaching that is often referred to in yoga texts as ‘Advaita’.

Advaita is a word that means non-duality in English. Non duality means not separate. Not separate means infinite love.

There is only love and there is only consciousness. The ego is a fear mechanism designed to keep the human animal safe.

You are safe if you are reading these words and that awareness of the truth is the awakening of your own heart.

During Jordan’s classes, you will be withdrawn from your ever day life story to drop deeply inside your heart and ask the profound soul question “Who am I?” The asanas (yoga postures) in the practice are a celebration of health, a surrender of the mind to love and an expansion of conscious bliss through your cells.

Each yoga class is 90 minutes long and is fully accessible to students of all ages, and of all shapes and sizes. The postures are accessible to everyone.

Please bring a yoga mat to class. Water drinking is also an important ritual in the practice and designated water breaks are built into the spiritual template of the classes.

It’s an honour to share this practice with you. Let’s build community. Let’s uncover our true kind Self together with the ancient wisdom of Tantric Hatha Yoga.

Thank you, Jordan Bellan, Yoga Instructor

Fitness Classes/ Summer 2015 Here is our line up for this year!

Please bring a mat and water with you to the classes.

If you are interested in being a part of our fitness line up for next year please contact Julie McPetrie 204-979-2707

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Well, summer is in full swing and so is the VBYC. Our first week of sailing school ran July 6-10. The enthusiasm of the new sailors may only be eclipsed by the coaches and it is great to see interest from all ages. As we like to say, you are never too young or too old to sail. The weeks of July 13-17; July 2731; and August 3-7 remain and a few spots are available, go to www.vbyc.ca and follow the link to sign-up.

On Sunday, July 19th, the VBYC is again hosting a Sailor’s Derby where dinghies/ boards sail to various locations in the bay, draw a numbered poker chip and after 5 locations the highest total wins the derby.

Sailing begins at 1:00 PM with a deck barbecue at 12:00 PM with dogs/burgers and drinks supplied by the Yacht Club -- Eat first then sail. We had 25 participants last year, this year we hope to have more.

How about getting that sailing machine out on the water and fill the bay with sailing dinghies, boards and whatever you have that is wind powered. This is a fun event for all, how about coming out.

We need crew for weekend racing! If you have ever wanted to cruise over the waves on a Hobie Cat please come down to the yacht club before 10am or get in touch with

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us and we will set you up on a boat, no experience necessary.

Want to get out on a sailboard? Sail Manitoba is offering windsurfing clinics this summer at VBYC. Please visit www. sailmanitoba.com for more details.

For membership and all other information visit www.vbyc.ca or contact Ryan Van Berkel: 204-291-1775 or email: vbyccommodore@gmail.com.

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8 at the Gate - Why We Ride

Because it is fun! Beer, Einfeld’s cinnamon buns, I hate my wetsuit, Riding is a great anti-depressant and weight loss pill combined, Don’t have to keep score or book tee times, Did I mention beer?

We ride faster than mosquitoes, It is a sport that the whole family can do, Don’t have to listen to the spin instructor’s music choices, Riding with a great group of people, Running makes my knees hurt, Because injured runners need a place to hang out for a while, Because I want to prove you’re never too old to learn a new sport, Stay in shape and enjoy the beautiful VB scenery, Train for other major events, I ride for physical fitness and I enjoy it.

We ride every morning at 08:00 like it says on the shirt. We welcome new riders.

Call Bob Marshall 204 756-8255 Text 204 261-4292 email jmarsha@mymts.net.

We are also on Facebook “Eight at the Gate”

Teen Bonfire on the Beach

The second teen event is Bonfire on the Beach. It takes place on Wednesday July 22nd. Bring your friends down to Clubhouse beach for 9pm to listen to music, chill and have some smores.

All those kids 13 and over welcome.

VB Country Market

Rainy day with Alanna & Anita No rain last week. Do you have your Stump Stove? Need a “hostess” gift? Have you enjoyed the delectable baking and nutritious granola supplied by Alanna and Anita? Back for a second year, these two friends are clearly happy to bring their talents to the market. Joining them are the vendors who are spacing out their time here. And what a surprise to see the new veggie van from St. Georges! Every week is a different experience. Not only are the vendors changing it up, but visitors come from far and wide! Volunteers are working to get the Sports Club finished, so do stop in to see the new facility and have a bite to eat or a coffee at the Coffee Stop, open Friday and Saturday mornings.

Tell your friends: “Meet me at the Market”. For information, of volunteer to help, contact Margaret at 204-756-2181. See you there! Open 10-1 pm Saturdays in July and August.

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Sports Day 2015

As usual, we were so lucky to have a fabulous group of dedicated volunteers to pull off another fun-filled (and very, very hot) sports day. In fact I would bet that Allison Guest and Karen Mitchell have been the longest running volunteers ever – they were recording the names of all the winners long before we ever became involved. I don’t know how we would survive sports day without them. If you see the following people on the avenues, please extend your appreciation for all of their hard work. Rhys Mitchell, Bill Mitchell, Doug Mitchell, Karen Mitchell, Cathy Finnbogason, Dave Finnbogason, Allison Guest, Doug Guest, Elly Black, Carol Falkenberg, Linnea Kosokowsky, Scott Kosokowsky and of course, Bruce Sirrell and all the rec assistants.

Ted and Leah Kosokowsky

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Complete Sports Day Results in the July 25 Herald

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Book Sale a Big Success

The VB Club Annual Book Sale, held on July 5 at the Clubhouse, was a success on all fronts. Thanks are in order for all you did in each of the four ways we requested your help! Here’s our thanklist: 1. Donating: Thanks to all of you who together donated a huge number of books—more than we expected! It’s also worth noting that we got very, very few books that were unsalable (falling apart, mildewy, or unusably obsolete). That’s a real treat, and because of it, even the ones we didn’t sell will be desirable for the Children’s Hospital Book Market.

2. Volunteering: Every time we thought we might need another pair of hands, they appeared. And all those that appeared seemed blessedly capable! You saw a lot of volunteers at the sale itself, but many others also put hours of work into setting up and sorting, as well as boxing up leftovers and cleaning up. As newbie convenors we regret to say we overlooked the need to take names.

Because of this oversight, we won’t be naming most of those to whom we are giving thanks, for fear of missing too many, but you know who you are: our friends, our families, those stalwart VB volunteers who always show up time and again whenever they are needed, and of course many of the terrific rec staff. Thank you all so much! We would, however, like to mention by name the several former convening families who helped us out so very generously when we sent out a call for expert help and guidance a month or six weeks ago, and continued to help right to the end: the Poultons—Darcey, Tess and Gord; the Meadows—Carolyn and Emily; the Guests—Allison and Sarah; and Dawn Garvie.

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3. Buying: Thanks to all who bought books (and quite a few of you who donated over and above your tab)! We raised over $1,300 for the VB Club and Library.

4. Enjoying: Thanks to all who attended for helping to make this a positive community event! It proved to be a bustling, smile-filled afternoon, with summer friends reuniting over casual book-browsing, interspersing questions and answers about the winter past with book recommendations and referrals.

Moreover, the entry and payment lines were full of only lovely and pleasant people, even when a bit jammed up!

Now the pleasure really begins…Enjoy your new summer reading! And don’t forget: you can continue that relaxed bookbrowsing experience every day at the library! Check your membership package (or the library window) for hours.

The Hoole/McDonald and MacRae families

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Yacht Club Dance

Sunday, August 2, 2015 At the VB Community Centre off Hwy 59

Got your tickets? Two weeks to go until Yacht Club Dance!

Remember when the summer dance was a regular occurrence at VB? This is our chance to show that we can all have a good time in a respectful and responsible manner. This fundraiser supports the VBYC to fund programming, purchase sailing school boats, and maintain our infrastructure. Remember, this is is not the ‘old’ VB Dance. It is a community fundraiser where everyone should be able to have fun, be respectful, and wake up in the morning with the community intact.

With all that said, we know it’s going to be a great time! Come join us and dance the night away. All proceeds will support the VBYC’s grassroots sailing initiatives and the VB Community Centre. Win – win all the way.

The acclaimed Brock Street Bandits will be playing live and DJ Frasier will keep it moving between sets.

VBYC swag will be available for purchase.

Sis & Me will have their food truck on site for those craving a night lunch.

A couple weeks to go and tickets are going fast, so get on it.

Tickets are $20, available at the VB Parking Lot, VB Store, and Moonlight Inn. Doors open at 8pm. You must have a ticket and be 18+ with valid ID to enter.

Contact Ryan Van Berkel for more info: vbyccommodore@ gmail.com or 204-291-1775.

VBYC Fundraising Team

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Multi-Prize Raffle

Saturday, August 1 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM The annual raffle in support of the Victoria Beach Club will once again be held in the Village Green (across from the Bakery) on Saturday, August 1st. The draw will take place at 4:00 PM. (Rain date is Sunday, August 2nd). *This is an important fundraiser for the Club and we need your help: Donations (by businesses, families, individuals, or groups) of new items/gift certificates would be most appreciated!

If you would like to make a monetary donation, we will be happy to purchase items on your behalf.

All donations will be acknowledged.

Please give us a call if you have a donation for the raffle; we would be happy arrange pick up.

Many thanks!

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Rec Program this Week Howdy VB kids!

Another great week we had.

Here is the plan for the Week of Monday July 20: This week’s movies are July 21: Night at the Museum Secret of the Tomb July 23: How to Train Your Dragon 2 Remember that movies start at 7:30 at the clubhouse!

Arts and Crafts on Tuesday are Paracord keychains.

Bike Hike will be to Lost Lagoon Please remember to bring a helmet- no helmet, no bike hike!

Don’t forget your bathing suit and towel if you want to swim at the beach and nets to catch frogs. We meet at the clubhouse just before 10 and are back usually just before noon. Parents and grandparents are always welcome and appreciated on the hike!

Remember to get your parents out for family game and don’t forget your water for all events to keep hydrated.

See you on the Beach Bruce Sirrell, Rec Director

Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Our friendly bridge was enjoyed by 16 players. Winners were Jim Birley, Lillian Hancock and Donna Plant. Will you come out and join our group? Play begins at 1:15 pm.

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Hot, Hot Summer Night at VB! Come join us for a Latin Dance Party at the Clubhouse on Saturday August 1.

• Doors open at 8:00pm • No admission fee • No experience necessary There will be 30-45 min of basic salsa instruction followed by dancing to the rhythms of salsa, reaggaeton and bachata beats!

Don’t forget your dance shoes (runners or comfortable sandals) and water!

This is the first time ever this has been offered at the VB clubhouse!

Come enjoy and support something new! All you need is a desire to dance and enjoy Latin music. And, if you already know how to dance, come keep the dancing going!

Tennis Round Robin Winners this Week

This week on July 6th there was a three way win between the teams Ken Dryden and his partner Lisa Zeilstra, Karl Ruban and his partner Paul Ruban, and Debbie Richie and her partner Ken Mitchell, all with a total of 12 games! As well our winners on July 10th, were Paul and Karl Ruban with again a total of 12 games!

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Get Ready for the Masters Tennis Tournament The VB Masters Tennis Tournament is back again! It is a F.U.N! competition open to all skill sets, so start practicing and come on out! This year the tournament will be held on Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19 and, if you turn 40 by December 31, 2015, you qualify to play!

Please note: you must have a Club Membership and a tennis shoe tag for each family member wishing to play.

Registration is $5.00 per event, with a maximum of three events per player. Entry sheets will be posted at the courts on Saturday, July 11, and remain there until Thursday, July 16. No entries after this time -- thank you!

Thank You!!!

To our court attendants Cara Allardice and Chas Meadows who did a wonderful job directing traffic and helping members at the courts these past three weeks; to George Kylar for giving us seven hours of fabulous tennis lessons delivered in his unique and humorous way; to Michelle Brownell for beautifying our courts with her flower plantings and to Julia Lucht for her comprehensive and timely article on tennis instruction for children.

The draw will be posted at 7:00pm, Friday, July 17. In the event of inclement weather, it will be up to the entrants to check with the convenors for re-scheduled draw times. The “default rule” will be in place, so if you are late (15 minutes after posted game time) you or your team will be defaulted.

Last year’s winners -- please return any trophies to the courts on Saturday, July 18. Thank you!

Good luck -- and see you on the courts!

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2015 Junior Tennis Tournament Wednesday and Thursday, July 22nd & 23rd The Junior Tennis Tournament is coming up fast! Sign-up sheets will be posted at the tennis courts on Wednesday, July 15th and taken down on Sunday, July 20th at 8 pm. The draw will be posted on Tuesday, July 21st no later than 6pm. *Last year’s winners: please return your trophies to the convenors at the tennis courts on Wednesday, July 22nd And now to the fun stuff…… What events will you play in this year? Ask a friend to be your doubles partner and/or coax your mom, dad, auntie or even grandma to play in the parentchild event. You can enter a total of 3 events from the following categories: SINGLES Boys 12& under Girls 12 & under Girls 14 & under Boys 14 & under Boys 16 & under Girls 16 & under Girls 18 & under Girls 18 & under DOUBLES Girls 14 & under Girls 18 & under

Boys 14 & under Boys 18 & under

MIXED DOUBLES 14 & under

18 & under

PARENT-CHILD Recreational

Competitive

THINGS TO REMEMBER: Bring your registration fee ($5 per event) You must have a VB membership & VB tennis membership You can play in up to 3 events Bring your own tennis balls Bring your own water & wear a hat/sunscreen if it is hot You must play in your calendar year 2015 Be at least 15 minutes early for your game If you won last year, please return your trophy AGE CLASSIFICATION: Age refers to the child’s age in the calendar year 2015. This means if you are currently 14 years old but you are turning 15 before the end of this year, you must play in the 16 & under category. (Tennis Manitoba).

REGISTRATION: Fees are $5.00 per event which must be paid prior to playing. All players must have a VBC Membership ($50 at the tennis kiosk) along with the tennis membership (shoe tags; $15 at the tennis kiosk). This allows you to play tennis all summer long!

For tournament updates follow us on Twitter @vbtennisclub.

We are looking forward to action-packed tennis, youthful enthusiasm and good sportsmanship! See you next week, Lisa and Derek Zeilstra, Anndrea O’Connor, Brad Nechwediuk and Philippe Champagne

Learn to Compete

By Adam Naylor in Strokes and Strategy Your volleys are crisp on the lesson court but are limp come match time. You manage to learn how to come over your one-handed backhand and really crack it except when the club championship rolls around. After hitting basket upon basket of second serves you find great rhythm but only to push, chop and double fault on game day.

According to Adam Naylor of Ivan Lendl International Junior Tennis Academy, lessons and clinics are valuable to the development and enjoyment of one’s tennis game. They provide safe venues where new techniques can take root and confidence can begin to grow.

Nonetheless, they say, it is not unusual for newly learned skills to hide when it’s time to play “for real.” This reality can prove to be both a challenge in confidence and patience. Follow these five steps to learn to compete with great success.

1. Take lessons with a learning mindset When learning, it is not so much about where the ball lands as it is about how it was struck. For at least the first half of lessons and drills, commit to caring about technique and ball flight. At the end, worry about where they land. Too often we get “confined by the lines,” judging goodness of an effort by the “in” or “out” call.

2. Practice, practice, practice Get out and do some quality repetitions on your own to reinforce the lessons learned in clinics or with teaching pros. When wise cues are being shouted at you from across the court, new strokes look pretty good; how do they work out when the cues must come from within?

3. Re-evaluate your self-evaluations As you move from the lesson court to the competitive arena, notice how you are evaluating your performances. Is it the scoreboard or your strokes and effort that define your success? Create a game plan for the day with a few simple “keys to success” from your learning in lessons. Allowing the process of playing to guide you will lessen some stress and lead to quality play.

4. Play with perspective Learning anything new and worthwhile in life requires some discomfort and a fair test of time. Remember, one point doesn’t lose a tennis match. Abandoning new techniques after a few lost points or games is walking out on your potential.

5. Trust…get into “play mode” “Thinking” is terrific when trying to learn and make sense of new strokes and strategies. When it is time to compete, the stress of play can short-circuit our deep thoughts. Making technical changes midmatch and assessing if you are playing well or poorly is not time well spent. Choose to play with trust, reacting to shots and filling your head with targets. Save the analysis for later in the clubhouse.

Let these five steps be the path from the lesson court to competitive play. You may find yourself stepping back now and again, but committing to each will allow learning to stick, potential to be realized and true enjoyment to take place on the journey.

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Tennis Court attendants for second half

Name: Luke Charbonneau School: Prior Lake High School, Minneapolis Fav Athlete: Roger Federer Fav Book: City of Ember Meal you can cook Mac & Cheese Career goal: Chemical engineer What person, real or imaginary, would you like to have dinner with: Jimmy Fallon What I’ve learned: To take advantage of opportunity when it comes to me.

Name: Eric Kapilik School: Miles MacDonnell Collegiate Fav Athlete: Andy Murray Fav Book: Game of Thrones Fav meal that you can cook: Homemade pizza Career goal: Biomedical Engineer What person, real or imaginary, would you like to have dinner with: Neil DeGrasse Tyson What I’ve learned: Work hard and see the positives.

Name: Bryan Yagi High School: Wanda’s School of Cosmetology and Small Engine Repair (good old WSCSER) Fav Athlete: Jake the Snake (wrestling is real!)

Fav Book: Bad Line Calls by I. Doit Fav meal that you can cook: 222-2222 Career goal: Tennis Convener Person, real or imaginary, you would like to have dinner with: Rob Ford What I’ve learned: I’ve learned that pleasing everyone is impossible, but pissing everyone off is a piece of cake.

Down the Middle Solves the Riddle

Where is the best place to put the ball in doubles? Placing it down the middle often solves the riddle of where the ball should go. By hitting down the middle, you put the ball over the lowest part of the net (6 inches lower in the middle than at the sides). You give yourself lots of court to hit into and you often confuse your opponent since they may not be sure who should take the ball. Finally, hitting down the middle doesn’t open up the court and gives your opponent less angles to work with. Remember – down the middle solves the riddle. c/o Tennis and Life Camp

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200 Meter Swim Results

Last Saturday’s 200 Meter Swim Race was a grand success! 26 swimmers came out the pier to join in the event. They ranged in age from 8 to 52. First Overall Winner in the Men’s was Keenan Teghtsoonian with a time of 1.55. First Overall Winner in the Women’s was Emily Kinaird with a time of 2.24. First in the Under 18 Women’s was Ella Russel at 2.27 and Under 18 Men’s was Cam Harbeck at 2.17.

Big thanks to everyone who helped to make the 200 Meter Race happen: Lanette Griffiths, Head Swim Instructor and the Swim Staff – Cam, Laura, Spiro and Tess, faithful swim volunteer Sasha Shewchuk-Taylor and the parents who stepped up to help with timing. It takes a village to run a Swim Race!!

Congratulations to the Winners. And congratulations to all of the swimmers for coming out on a hot day and giving it their all.

RMVB Garbage Pickup Summer Schedule

Door-to-door pickup is as follows: MONDAY - Albert Beach, all areas south of Arthur Road and west of Ateah Road, including Ateah Road TUESDAY - All avenues in Restricted Area north of Arthur Road including Sunset Boulevard WEDNESDAY - Municipal garbage enclosures in all areas.

Garbage is to be placed in garbage bags and left in containers (preferably bear-resistant ones). Containers are to be placed in the front yard - not on the road allowance - by no later than 8:30 am.

PICK-UP IS FOR HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE ONLY.

TRAVERSE BAY LANDFILL: PTH#11 - 3 miles east of PTH#11 & #59 intersection. Summer Hours OPEN DAILY - 9 am to 5 pm.

A pass is required, they can be picked up at the gate, public works, or the municipal office.

Swimmers: Female: Aiden Pattison Alexis Bru Alita Pollard Chayse Dube Chloe Wilson Dana Poulton Ella Russel Emily Kinaird Grayce Dube Hayley Otter Jenny Hasenack Bru Jessica Preston Katie Derkesn Kennedy Stubbs Maggie Sirrell Rose Bushuk

Male: Alex Stibbard Benji Hoole Blake Edwards Cam Harbeck Carson Beggs Christopher Derksen Darren Bizruchak Don Bushuk Jackson Sirell Jordan McCombe Josh Peacock Josh Stubbs Keenan Teghtsoonian Kyle Otter Matt McCombe Matthew Carlson Michael Culliford Nick Carlson

Tennis this week Masters Tennis Tournament Saturday and Sunday, July 18-19 Robert Kennedy Tennis Lessons, Monday July 20, 1:00-4:00 Junior Tennis Tournament, Wednesday and Thursday, July 22-23

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VB Ladies Open Golf Tournament

Wednesday, July 29, 2015 The annual Ladies Golf Tournament is on Wednesday July 29th with some new and fun twists! There will be 2 draws 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM with a “Golf Wind-up” from 3 to 5 at the new VB Community Centre on Hwy 59. Prizes, draws, and a silent auction will take place at the centre while participants visit and enjoy some refreshments including an array of appetizers catered by the Merrymakers in a more comfortable setting.

After the tournament, walk or ride down the “Fore Evergreen” trail to the Wind-up at the centre. If you don’t live in the restricted area, remember that there is free parking at the trail entrance. However, if you do live in the restricted area, Karl has kindly agreed to store your clubs at the golf course so you can then pick them up on your way home from the wind-up.

Sign up starts July 1st at the Golf Course, so first come, first served.

Cost per person is $15.00 plus green fees $13.00 (if you are not a member of the VB Golf Course).

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In honour of the opening of the new Victoria Beach Community Centre, we have chosen to donate all proceeds from our tournament to this facility which we are so lucky to have within our East Beaches community.

Any prize donations would be greatly appreciated and they can be dropped off at the golf course.

So sign-up individually or as a foursome for a day of fun, food, and festivities... and oh yes, golf too!

Submitted by 2015 Organizing Committee, Heather Willoughby, Laureen Johnstone, Sally Lawler

Dr. Office Update THANKS TO DOCTOR CARRY MARTEN BARNES

We would like to thank Doctor Carry Martens-Barnes for her first week at the Doctor’s office. She will be working for our community at the Doctor’s cottage at 124 Birch for one more week. It has been good having you with us again.

The phone number at the doctor’s office is 204-756-6305. There are 2 clinics Tuesday through to Saturday. Clinic hours are 9:30 to 11:30 and 5:30 to 7:30. On Sunday and Monday there is one clinic only from 5:30 through to 7:30.

Council would also like to thank the staff at the Gate for their support for this project. They direct people arriving from outside the Vehicle Restricted area who need help getting to the doctor and answer other pertinent questions. Together we make it work.

RMVB COUNCIL AND THE MEDICAL COMMITTEE

Lake Winnipeg Foundation presents PELLET STOVES ❚ GAS FIREPLACES CHIMNEYS ❚ DOUBLE WALL BLACK PIPE PRAIRIE STONE ❚ FLOOR and HEARTH PADS INSTALLATIONS ❚ SWEEPS ❚ INSPECTIONS ❚ DRYER VENT CLEANING HOT TUB ❚ SALES ❚ RENTALS ❚ REPAIRS

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Fax: 754-2135 Cell: 754-7205 Showroom hours: Grandmarais, MB0T0 BoxBox 59, 59, Grand Marais, MB R0E e-mail: interlakestoves@highspeedcrow.ca Sat. and Sun. 12-5, or by appt Showroom: Corner Fey Road and 59 Hwy.

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French Baking and Other Treats

One Day Only Saturday July 25th 11:00-1:00

Offered for sale, we will have cookies, pies, cakes, and preserves.

Authentic ingredients from traditional recipes Chez Sophie 222-5th Avenue

Cash Sale Only • Sorry, No Pre-Orders All profits go to Lake Winnipeg Foundation

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Classifieds

Work Wanted - Zena Paige, I am in Grade 9 and I have lots of babysitting experience. I have completed the Red Cross babysitting course and am certified in Emergency Child Care First Aid CPR/AED Level B. Call 756-3523 @ 24 Bayview Rd VB. Need a handyman? For prompt, courteous and reliable help, call Mike’s Handyman Service at 756-6163 or 799-1703 or from July 24 to August 7 call 756-8167.

Pedalgogy DIY bicycle shop. Free access to tools, parts and knowledge. Donations of bicycles, parts, arts & big wads o’ cash appreciated. 204-725-2020. 326 8th Ave. Saturdays 12-6pm.

Sunrise Wellness offering PEMF, Reiki, Chakra Balancing, LOA & Lifestyle Coaching, Anti-aging and more. 204-7562387.

WindSurfing Camp at VB Yacht Club July 20th-24th. A week of windsurfing lessons for kids, youths and adults who have never windsurfed or have windsurfed a little and want to learn more.

Equipment provided For more information text 6137960891 and register at sailmanitoba.com Classified ads are an affordable way of selling new or used items; Expanding your business; Sending your loved one a congratulations message or announcing the birth of your baby, grand baby or engagement. Cost is $10 for 25 words and $.25 for each additional word and can be paid by visa or m/c. Please contact Lana at 204-292-2128 or email: jmeier@ highspeedcrow.ca before Friday 4 p.m.

Welcome back everyone – for another great summer!

Victoria Beach Restricted Area

318 4th Ave 219 3rd Ave PENDING 315 3rd Ave REDUCED 218 6th Ave PENDING 3 Thomas Dr. 3 Juniper Ave 5 Juniper Ave REDUCED 6 Beech Ave REDUCED 138 Centre SOLD 342 8th Ave SOLD 207 8th Ave SOLD 116 8th Ave 1 Elm St. 309 1st Ave

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Clearwater Cove Lakefront 5.76 acres, driveway in, cleared $199,900 4 Birch Haven+1650 gal holding tank, driveway in place $ 39,900 7 Birch Haven+1650 gal holding tank, driveway in place $ 39,900 29 Evergreen Rd Free gravel drive & lot clearing till July 31 $ 31,900 26 Lakeview Sandy Bay 20 ‘ walkway beside+public res behind $ 40,000 20 Evergreen Rd in beautiful Pine Glenn $ 29,900 6 Evergreen Rd Free gravel drive & lot clearing till July 31 $ 29,900 6 Eastshore Dr surveyed. cleared Victoria Beach Non-Restricted Area driveway in place REDUCED $ 28,000 45 Lakeview Dr SOLD $165,000 4 Evergreen Rd Free gravel drive & 13 Clearwater REDUCED $144,900 lot clearing till July 31 $ 29,900 10 Arthur Rd SOLD $149,900 23 Lakewood Dr Free gravel drive & lot clearing till July 31 $ 29,900 Victoria Beach LAKEFRONTS 419 Sunset Blvd $275,000 339 8th Ave Rare, vacant lot backs on 47 Hampton on 1 acre $120,000 to golf course REDUCED $ 85,000 417 Sunset Blvd $259,900

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Memorial Service

Warren Ralph Purdy passed away in Winnipeg on March 13, 2015. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held Sunday, July 26 at 1:30 at the Senior Scene on Ateah Road.

Dr. Grant Benningen

The beach lost a little bit of it's color July 8th with the passing of our dear friend Dr. Grant Benningen. His tremendous height, deep mellifluous voice and nearly waist length ponytail made him easily recognizable in the avenues, but it was his wit and kind, giving nature that made him unforgettable. He spent his medical career tending to the needs to many of the less fortunate in Winnipeg's core area, yet tended to countless musical stars of our times too. People like Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Kenny Shields, and Tom Cochrane just to name a few. He was that kind of person, good to all "from the outhouse to the penthouse."

After a dire prognosis of just eight weeks to live in May of 2014 he was able to cheat the inevitable by a full fifty two weeks more, and I mean full! This was in no small way due to the determined efforts of his amazing wife Audrey, who insisted upon Grant seeking whatever treatments were available and all the while putting his needs and care well above her own. All of us who know them as a couple are grateful to her and indeed downright inspired by her unflinching commitment.

We love you Audrey!

Audrey and Grant, as mentioned, used that last 12 months together to the fullest. There was of course visits with the children and grandchildren but there was plenty of travel too. Jamaica, Florida, and even an extended road trip to B.C. Together they packed a whole lot of living into their remaining time together with Grant in relatively good shape. When all treatments were exhausted and the unavoidable approaching they retreated to the place Grant loved best, the place that took him from childhood through manhood, his beloved Victoria Beach. When his time came, it was a peaceful closing with Audrey right there by his side.

He was a man of few words, who found that there were many people wanting to hear them, He was a child of this beach, and while a traveller, always knew those travels would bring him right back here and just in time to set out on his next journey....

Graham Cameron simply one of many, many, many friends

VB Community Church

Summer programs are well underway & we at the Victoria Beach church invite you to join us on Sunday mornings at 11 Am. We have a variety of speakers from different denominations & this Sunday is Hans Boge from the Mennonite Church. Next week we welcome Kris Taylor of the Lutheran Church. Most of our speakers summer at VB, so come & join us. Come early if you would like to join us in the choir.

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Children’s Masquerade Remember that the Children’s Masquerade is coming up next Saturday July 25. We’ll get started at 10am and the location is the same – the Art Vincent Memorial at the Village Green.

The sun always shines on the Masquerade but, in the unlikely event of rain, we’ll use the Clubhouse.

So dig into Grandma’s tickle trunk and put together your costume. Assuming we’re organized enough, we’ll have small prizes for Best Original costume, Best VB-themed and Best Group costume. If anyone wants to take us up on it, we’ll even

offer up a prize (and a considerable amount of glory) for the Best Adult costume.

If, however, you decide you’re too old to dress up we hope you’ll still come down to enjoy the show. Aaron Burnett, our favourite musical entertainer, will be playing once again and no one is too old to try to keep up to the Purple People Eater!

Kristie and Doug Pollard

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