July 25 2014

89th year • Issue No. 6

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Friday, July 25, 2014

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victoria beach club special activities 2014

activity DATE TIME LOCATION CONVENOR Men’s Golf Tournament Children’s Masquerade 800 Metre Open Swim 30+ Dinner & Dance

Fri. July 25 Sat. July 26 10:00 am-noon Sat. July 26 1:00 pm Sat. July 26 7:00 pm

Golf Course Art Vincent Memorial Pier Clubhouse

Karl Hutchison Doug & Kristie Pollard Swim Instructors Tim Scott

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Wednesday Afternoon Bridge July 16th

Twenty bridge players enjoyed our casual contract bridge games. We play six hands and then change partners. You do not need to bring a partner with you. You will be accommodated.

Winners were Liz Foster, Henry Krahn and Patty Johnston.

See you next Wednesday.

Bev Underhill

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Saturday, August 2 & Sunday, August 3 11 am to 3 pm

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

LIBRARY HOURS:

Mon. Wed. Fri. 10:00-11:00 am Maria Erikson (all ages) Tues. 12:30-2:00 pm Rec. Assistants (Ages 7-12) Wed. 10:00 am-noon Rec. Assistants Mon. 6:20 pm Ken Capelle, Gail & Bob Henderson, Henry Krahn Wed. 1:15 pm Bev Underhill & Shelley Saunders Tues. & Thurs. 7:30 pm Rec. Assistants Mon. - Fri. June 30 - Aug. 8 Safe Swim Team Mon. - Fri. 9:30-10:00 am Kristin Vielhaber Tues. & Thurs. 10:00-11:30 am Susan Marshall, Jane Carroll 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:

TENNIS COURT ACTIVITIES

Library Assistants

Recreation Assistants

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

Tennis Court Attendants (Ages 5-6) Weds. 10:30-11:15 am & Thurs. 12:30-1:15 pm (Ages 7-9) Tues. & Thurs. 11:30 am-12:30 pm (Ages 10 & over) Mon. & Fri. noon-1:00 pm Adult Tennis Lessons: Mondays 1:00-4:00 pm with Robert Kennedy Wednesdays 11:00 am-4:00 pm Hit with a Pro (Sign up Mondays) Wed. July 9 Kirbyson’s Doubles Clinic Wed. July 16 Bill Serbin’s Doubles Clinic Wed. July 30 George & Kevin Kylar Wed. Aug 6 George & Kevin Kylar (Children’s lessons if space allows) Junior Tennis Nights: (Ages 11-18) Mon. & Wed. 6:30-8:00 pm Adult Tennis Round Robin: Mon. & Fri. (Register) 10:00-10:20 am (Play) 10:30 am-noon Adult GVS (ground stroke, volley, smash) Tues. & Thurs. 10:30-11:30 & Saturdays 11:00 am-noon Adult Tennis Drills Fridays 1:00-2:00 pm Youth Tennis Lessons:

VICTORIA BEACH CLUB SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 2014 ACTIVITY

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VB Membership Blitz Swim Registration VB Fireworks Rogers Rookie Tournament Girls Tennis Day Flea Market Flea Market Clean-Up Beach Events Bike Auction Teen Movie Night Fishing Derby 200 Metre Open Swim Book Sale Rogers Rookie Tournament Ladies Movie Night Sports Day Masters Tennis Tournament Teen- band on the beach- bbq Junior Tennis Tournament Men’s Golf Tournament Children’s Masquerade 800 Metre Open Swim 30+ Dinner & Dance Sandcastle Building Family Tennis Night Ladies Golf Tournament Teen Movie night Senior Tennis Tournament VB Club Raffle Bike Race Teen Scavenger Hunt Junior Golf Tournament Duplicate Bridge Tournament Volleyball Tournament Dog Show Lake Winnipeg Foundation - Walk-A-Thon Soccer Tournament VB Volunteer Appreciation Cross Country Run VB Club Annual Meeting Novelty Tennis Tournament 55+ Golf Tournament & Dinner Aerobics/Pilates Yoga (Adults & Teens) Duplicate Bridge Mixed Bridge

Fri., Sat., Sun., June 27-29 Sun. June 29 Tues. July 1 Wed. July 2 Fri. July 4 Sat. July 5 Sat. July 5 Sun. July 6 Sun. July 6 Wed. July 9 Sat. July 12 Sat. July 12 Sun. July 6 Tues. July 15 Wed. July 16 Sat. July 19 Sat. & Sun., July 19 & 20 Wed. July 23 Wed. & Thurs., July 23 & 24 Fri. July 25 Sat. July 26 Sat. July 26 Sat. July 26 Sun. July 27 Tues. July 29 Wed. July 30 Wed. July 30 Sat., Sun., Mon., Aug. 2- 4 Sat. Aug. 2 Sun. Aug. 3 Wed. Aug. 6 Wed. Aug. 6 Wed. Aug. 6 Sat. Aug. 9 Sat. Aug. 9 Sun. Aug. 10 Sun. Aug. 10 Fri. Aug. 15 Sat. Aug. 16 Sun. Aug. 17 Sat. & Sun., Aug. 16 & 17 Mon. Sept. 8 Mon., Wed., Fri. Tues. & Thurs.

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Door to Door Clubhouse Clubhouse Beach Tennis Courts Tennis Courts Clubhouse Clubhouse Clubhouse Police Station Clubhouse Pier Pier Clubhouse Tennis Courts Clubhouse Sports Ground Tennis Courts Clubhouse Tennis Courts Golf Course Art Vincent Memorial Pier Clubhouse Clubhouse Tennis Courts Golf Course Clubhouse Tennis Courts Village Green Sports Ground Clubhouse Golf Course Clubhouse Sports Ground Art Vincent Memorial Art Vincent Memorial Sports Ground Clubhouse Clubhouse(registration) Clubhouse Tennis Courts Golf Course Clubhouse Clubhouse Clubhouse Clubhouse

Lise Simonsen, Pamela Beazley, Anita Gubbels Anndrea O’Connor & Tamara Roehr Rob Hester John Guest, Tennis MB, VB Tennis Staff Nancy Sarchuk, Robert Kennedy Joanne Gibson & Deb Covernton Lorraine Cook Bridget Bedard & Laura McDonald Stuart McPherson Rec Staff Jona & Brent Green Swim Instructors Meadows & Poulton Families John Guest, Tennis MB, VB Tennis Staff Shannon MacFarlane Leah & Ted Kosokowsky Steve Cook & Stuart Juzda Rec Staff Melanie Charbonneau & Anil Kaul Karl Hutchison Doug & Kristie Pollard Swim Instructors Tim Scott MacRae, Cook & Meadows Families Bryan & Lisa Yagi and VB Tennis Staff Nadine Parsley Rec Staff John Heppenstall Arroll Stewart & Judy Walker Todd and Sherry Hyra Rec Staff Ed & Adam Boge Fran Pollard & Donna Thain Sophie McGoey & Lisa Lucht Bruce Kliewer Team LWF Rex Neuendorff & Stino Siragusa Wendy Derksen & Leslie Sarchuk The Johnson Family Anil Kaul Stino Siragusa Murray & Susan Spence Maria Erickson Jane Carroll & Susan Marshall Ken Capelle,Henry Krahn,Gail & Bob Henderson Bev Underhill

10:00 am-noon 1:00 pm 7:00 pm 10:00 am-noon 6:00-7:30 pm 9:00 pm All Day 10:00 am-2:00 pm 10:00 am 9:00-11:00 pm 6:30 pm 9:00 am 11:00 am 9:00 am 9:00 am 7:00-10:00 pm 9:00 am 11:00 am All Day 10:00-11:00 am 10:00-11:30 am 6:30 pm 1:00 pm

VB CLUB EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - 2014 ROSTER PAST PRESIDENT

Maureen Neuendorff

ELECTED DIRECTORS / OFFICERS: PRESIDENT

Anil Kaul

EMPLOYEES: RECREATION DIRECTOR

Bruce Sirrell

RECREATION ASSISTANTS

Brendan Proulx

2014 CHILDREN’S MOVIE LIST Movies start at 7:30 pm at the Clubhouse

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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

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vb herald publisher Lana Meier HERALD EDITOR Barb Pritchard Kevin Dubé MEMBERSHIP Lise Simonsen Pam Beazley Anita Gubbles SPECIAL EVENTS Shauna Filuk Jill Kirbyson SWIMMING Anndrea O’Connor Tamara Roehr TENNIS Bryan and Lisa Yagi PLANNED GIVING Bruce Eyford

Vice President’s Message I’ve heard rumblings asking where the President’s Report has been the last several weeks. The truth is -- our President is lazy! He prefers to sit around the cottage eating cinnamon buns and pecan loaves rather than informing our members about the VB goings on. As a result, he has delegated these duties to me for the next two issues. All kidding aside, Anil works very hard for the club and spends a large part of his weekends making sure all of the events are running smoothly.

For those of you who don’t know me, I thought I’d share a bit about myself: treasurer on the VB Club for 5 years; third generation VB’er with a cottage on Third; Chartered Accountant working FT as a VP in Financial Reporting at GWL; 1 son and 1 daughter – Aidan 14 and Sami 13; husband Rob (the fireworks guy); mom and dad the Fifth Avenue Cramps.

The summer will be almost half over by the time this message hits the press and I’m sure goes viral. The events so far have almost all gone off without a hitch thanks to the fabulous volunteers that our community is so fortunate to have. Thanks to: Barb Pritchard and Kevin Dubé for the Herald; Pam Beazley, Lise Simonsen and Anita Gubbels for membership drive; Anndrea O’Connor and Tamara Roehr for swim program coordination; Bryan and Lisa Yagi for tennis program coordination; Shauna Filuk and Jill Kirbyson for coordinating the special events; John Guest for Rookies Tournament; Nancy Sarchuk and Robert Kennedy for Girls Tennis Day; Joanne Gibson and Deb Covernton for

Council News

State of Emergency Declared: At a Special Meeting of Council held on Tuesday, July 15th, 2014 a State of Emergency was declared. The high lake level of Lake Winnipeg, recent strong winds and wave action is contributing to the rapid deterioration of the dikes that protect the property owners at Albert Beach and Wanasing Beach. We are aware of further shoreline erosion that has occurred in other areas of the beach however our main concern at this time is the building and repairing of our existing dike infrastructure in Albert Beach and Wanasing. A State of Emergency allows our EMO Crew access to private property in order to carry out emergency works. The State of Emergency is in effect for 30 days.

FireSmart Canada: Thank you to Jeff Erwin for his presentation at our recent Council Meeting on the importance of fire prevention strategies in our community. For more information on how you can participate in keeping our municipality safe from wild fires please go to www.firesmartcanada. ca .

Flea Market; Lorraine Cook for Flea Market clean-up; Bridget Bedard and Laura McDonald for beach events; Jona and Brent Green for the fishing derby; Meadows and Poulton families for the book sale; Shannon MacFarlane for the ladies’ movie night; Leah and Ted Kosokowsky for sports day; Steve Cook and Stuart Juzda for the masters tennis tournament; Melanie Charbonneau and Anil Kaul for the junior tennis tournament and Karl Hutchison for the men’s golf tournament. I apologize if I have forgotten anyone. These events could not go on without your efforts and the efforts of the many volunteers you coordinate. The one event that did have a hitch was the fireworks. The pier was flooding that day thanks to a nasty north wind, so it had to be cancelled. Rather than rescheduling, we plan to hold a bigger and better show next year!

The VB Club needs a new volunteer to organize the Flea Market (not the clean-up portion). If you are interested, please contact Jill Kirbyson or Shauna Filuk (cottage # 204-756-6642 or cell # 204-941-0077). The volunteers from this year have a binder of information to assist you. Flea market volunteers return year after year, so lots of experienced people would be able to assist you in this role. And the best part, you get a sneak preview of all the “treasures”.

As a 30+ (barely, I’ve been sneaking in for years!), I am really looking forward to the dance on July 26th that Tim Scott has put a lot of effort into organizing!

Participating in Municipal Decision Making: Your vote for Councillors and Reeve on July 25 determines who will represent our community for the next four years. Another way to be heard and to be aware of what is going on in the RM is to attend Council meetings. Council Meetings are held the first and third Tuesday of each month and all Council meetings are open to the public.

To participate more effectively, learn the issues that are important in our community; know the date and time of the meeting; register 7 days in advance if you wish to speak as a delegation; bring copies of your material; focus on the topic; remain polite and civil and respect the views of others.

Election Results: The election results will be posted in the municipality and on the website as soon as possible after the election by the Senior Elections Official. Newly elected council members will be sworn in at the next Council Meeting being held on Tuesday, August 5, 2014 at 1 p.m. in the RM Office in Winnipeg.

Retiring Council Members: It has been a pleasure to work with outgoing Reeve Tom Farrell and Councillor Karin Boyd these past four years.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 4 Tom is retiring after many years in politics working for the City of Thompson, the Province of Manitoba and Victoria Beach. We thank him for bringing his years of experience in governance to the table and we wish him all the very best as he enjoys retirement with his wife Marlene, his family and friends after giving so much to this community. Karin is stepping down from her council post to enjoy and pursue travel plans with her husband Jamie and she is looking forward to the opportunity to spend more time with family and pursue other interests. Her passion for Lake Winnipeg is ongoing and we will miss her voice of reason around the Council table.

E-Waste & Household Hazardous Waste Event: Please bring your old electronics, cellular phones, peripherals, printers, paints, light bulbs, batteries, etc. to the Public Works Yard on Highway #59 between noon and 6 p.m. on Friday, August 1 and between noon and 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 2. For a complete list of acceptable items please check the bulletin boards in your area or go to our website at www.rmofvictoriabeach.ca and click on Community Links, Local Events and scroll down to a link that will give you all the details. Volunteers are appreciated.

Please contact me at vb.mcmorris@gmail.com or call me at 204-756-6159 for further information. Check our website regularly at www.rmofvictoriabeach.ca for updates and information.

Penny McMorris, Councillor

About the Herald 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

Hi everyone. Aerobics will be cancelled on Friday, July 25 due to the R.M. elections that will be held in the clubhouse. There will be no aerobics on Monday, August 4 because of the holiday.

Thanks, Maria

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Still time to register for Ease the Pain: Take Charge of Arthritis at Victoria Beach!

Sign up today and join Mike Bellhouse for a free program offered

by The Arthritis Society Manitoba & Nunavut Division.

Ease the Pain: Take Charge of Arthritis will be held in three twohour sessions: Monday, August 11, Wednesday, August 13 and Friday, August 15 from 1 to 3 pm at the Senior Scene on Ateah Road at Hwy 59.

The program is open to everyone at no cost. Topics will include pain management, relaxation techniques, exercise and nutrition.

Family and friends are welcome.

Register now by calling The Arthritis Society toll-free 1-800321-1433, or by email to lapps@arthritis.ca.

The Society gratefully acknowledges East Beaches Senior Scene, East Beaches Resource Centre, and the Victoria Beach Herald for their generous support of this program.

Doctors Office Update

Thank you to Dr. Carrie Martens-Barnes who was our doctor this past week at the clinic. We appreciate her time here as well as her invaluable assistance in helping us reopen the clinic this year. And welcome back to Dr. Garth Campbell who is back for this coming week.

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July 25, 2014

V.B. Club Membership: Fun is in Full Swing!

The summer at VB is in fullswing, and VB Club Members of all ages are enjoying the many different elements of the summer program. Check your yellow calendars for regularly occurring and upcoming events.

If you have just arrived at the beach and have yet to purchase your membership, you can buy them at three places: the Tennis Courts and Library during their regular hours, and between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the Information Booth at the VB Gate.

If you are visiting or renting at the beach for the first time, you might be wondering what the VB Club is all about and what your family would get for the $50 membership fee. Well, get set, because the list is long.

The VB Club Membership provides you with a complete family entertainment package for the entire seven-week season! First you will receive a sunny yellow VB Calendar featuring all of the AMAZING events offered, and with it matching yellow wrist-bands for each member of your family

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to wear to EVERY beach event or activity.

The next step is to register for children’s swimming lessons and/or to purchase a seasonlong Tennis Shoe-Tag for $15 - both of which require proof of VB Membership (you will be given a copy of your Membership Application).

Then, start planning the rest of your week(s) with your calendar in hand! Every morning there are active programs for both children and adults. For the youngsters, there are organized Games on Mondays and Fridays, Golf Lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and a Bike Hike on Wednesdays (check the Herald for the destination) - all led and supervised by our enthusiastic Recreation Assistants. For adults, there are aerobics classes on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings and yoga practices on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Adults can then test their brain fitness on Mondays and Wednesdays with some bridge, and kids can have more fun with Arts & Crafts

on Tuesdays and movies in the wonderful old Club House on Tuesdays and Thursdays - and the whole family can kickoff the weekend together at Family Recreation on Friday evenings. In between, you might want to fit-in a tennis lesson - offered by age-group each day by our excellent tennis staff (children need just a wrist-band, not a shoe-tag, for these lessons), or a trip to the library to select a book or visit with our friendly and knowledgeable librarians.

And those are just the regular activities offered each and every week! You will also want to get to some of the Club’s not-to-be missed Special Events - like the Children’s Masquerade, the Dog Show, Sandcastle Building or a Sports’ Tournament! That list is so long, it takes up half the page of the calendar! Is there any place else in the world you can keep your family so busy and active for $50 a week - let alone seven weeks?!

Please remember that drop-in fees for these activities are not available, and that the revenue

from membership sales is the primary funding source for all of this programming. Your financial participation is essential to keeping all of these traditions going! If you don’t think you will use a membership, but want to support the Club, please consider making a donation anywhere memberships are sold. You will receive a tax receipt for any donation of $20.00 or more.

Thanks again to all those who help with membership sales - canvassing on the first weekend of the summer or throughout the season. Please call us if you would like a canvassing route for the blitz next year or if you would like to become a convenor - we would love to show you the ropes before we “retire!”

Have a great summer!

Pamela Beazley (204-756-3682) Lise Simonsen (204-791-3852) Anita Gubbels (204-756-3096)

For Junior and Adult Sailing Lessons, call Jona Green at 756-8292 For Memberships, Racing and Boat Storage, call Ryan Van Berkel, Commodore at 204-291-1775 or vbyccommodore@gmail.com or visit www.vbyc.ca

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Be a Water Warrior - Walk for Water The McCaig siblings, Murray, Kelly and Amy are still big on water!

Back in the 80’s and 90’s they were competing internationally on the Windsurfing circuit and Murray represented Canada at the Olympics in Barcelona in1992. They all got their start on Lake Winnipeg, having spent their summers at Victoria Beach. Although life has taken them away from Manitoba; Amy to Canmore and the boys to Toronto, they return every summer for family times at the Beach. Over the years, we have brought the world to our wonderful lake to sail, train and compete and, indeed, in 1994, the World Boardsailing Championships were held in Gimli. The McCaig cottage was often a hubbub of activity with sailors from all parts of the globe, amazed at the power and vastness of our ‘inland sea’ - lake Winnipeg. Today they bring their partners and children to experience the ambience and pleasures of the lake. On windy days, the flash of their sails or the lift of their kites can often be seen skimming the lake. On calm days they enjoy its peacefulness, paddling their boards or canoes.

‘The Lake is where we learned dependence and independence.

It taught us many life skills that we use today. We depend on the lake to have fun, play, sail and cool off on a hot day. It’s here that we learned to swim, battle the waves and acquire the independence that enabled us to sail the world. We depend on the lake for these things and we need to protect it so future generations can enjoy it’s benefits. Like many of us, they are sad to see that the lake’s health has been declining - “No one is happy when we arrive at the Beach and the lake is green!” They encourage everyone to take responsibility for a healthy lake and work together to find a solution. They applaud the work of The Lake Winnipeg Foundation and encourage all VB’ers to support the VB Walk for Water, Sunday August 10 by walking or donating. Meet at the Clubhouse to walk the 5 km. route or bring the entire family and join the 2.5 km. route. Pledge sheets are available at; The Moonlight Inn, Bakery, Store, Parking Lot, Seniors Scene, Information Booth, Saffie’s and McCaig’s ‘This is the Beach,’ 439 Sunset. Be a Water Warrior - Walk for Water. For more information, contact Deanne McDonald 204 756 2911 (deamcd@mymts.net)

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: 204-774-4263 Toll Free: 1-800-513-3839 (MB Only) Fax: 204-774-9834 Chief Police Constable: Stewart MacPherson 204-756-2322 Public Works Foreman: Allan Scurfield 204-756-2286 Public Works (after hours emergency): 204-756-2568 Building Inspector: Curtis Beaudoin Wpg Cell 204-291-8207

Website: www.rmofvictoriabeach.ca Email: vicbeach@mymts.net

PLEASE PRACTICE WATER SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. PREVENT FIRES – TAKE CARE PLEASE STAY OFF THE BANKS & EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION ON LAKEFRONT PATHS

Duplicate Bridge We had three and a half tables of duplicate bridge on Monday, July 14th.

Congratulations to Noreen Reid and Sheila Ruban who came first and to Gail and Bob Henderson who came in second.

Second week in a row that these are our winners.

Please arrive Mondays at the clubhouse by 6:20 to play duplicate bridge.

Cost to play is $1.00 and cold drinks are also sold for $1.00.

If you need a partner, call Ken at 3612.

Please support the Victoria Beach Club by buying a seasonal membership as we would not have bridge if it were not for the Victoria Beach Club.

See you Monday at 6:20

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Sandcastle-Building: Sunday on Clubhouse!

Let’s all make like a west wind, and rearrange the sand on the beach! Whether you relish some serious heavy moving or prefer to choreograph more fine and delicate adjustments, this is the place to be: the annual VB Sandcastle-Building Contest will be held at Clubhouse Beach on Sunday, July 27, running from 10:00 a.m. until noon. Come down just before 10 am, stake your territory and register it at the desk, and you’ll be ready to go at 10! Prizes will be awarded to first place winners in every category, so pick your category and prepare your plans, teams, pails and shovels!

Categories: • Traditional Sandcastles • Animals and Other Creatures • Anything Goes • Super-Structures • Most Decorated • 12 & Under age group • 8 & Under age group

The Cook, Meadows and MacRae families

Official Rules: No entrant may begin before 10:00 a.m., with the exception of those competing in “Super-Structures.”

Those competing in the “Super-Structures” category may begin as early as dawn at the south end (pier end) of the beach.

This is exclusively a human-powered, on-beach contest. No hoses, or any motorized vehicles and equipment may be used or present at the building of a sandcastle.

No props made commercially or made off-site are allowed in any category except the “Most Decorated” category. Props created by contestants on-site, during the contest hours, and using ONLY beach-combed natural materials found on and directly adjacent to the beach itself are both allowed and celebrated (think stones, sticks, old bark…everything tied together with reeds, grass, etc, etc.) but leave even minor violations like nails, staples, rubber bands and such at home, or face judging penalties. Judges’ and/or convenors’ decisions in grey areas will be made according to the “spirit” of the rules and will be final: e.g., worn beach glass will be considered

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AGE GROUP CATEGORIES: No over-age person may enter, or assist in any way, shape or form, in the “12 & Under” and “8 & Under” categories. Illicit assistance might include (but is not limited to) carrying water, carrying sand, assisting with design and engineering suggestions, etc. (Parents: It’s tempting to think you know better what will make a “good” castle, or that your child needs your help to overcome even these smallest of life’s frustrations.

Restrain yourself, and let your child surprise you!)

We will have random lookouts checking for those breaking the rules, and offenders will be drawn, quartered and/or otherwise suitably penalized, deconstructed, or even (gasp!) disqualified.

Judging will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a group photo of all who participated. We hope to see you there … with your sunscreen, sun hats, water bottles and—without fail, now—your very own membership wristbands!

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Best Spot on the Lot “Now, where did I park my car, was it on 6 or 7? I sure hope it’s not under a light.”

Would you like to have the “best spot” in the parking lot? Get your tickets now. They sell out every year.

Second prize is 4 free taxi rides and third prize is a $50.00 gift certificate to Carol on Leon’s. The proceeds support our Victoria Beach First Responders.

Contact Betty Lodewyks at 11 Pine Rd., 204-756-2927 or the Parking Lot for tickets.

Thanks again to Betty and Ab Hansford for their work in running this raffle over the last few years.

Betty Lodewyks

Victoria Beach HERALD July 25, 2014

Yacht Club News

If you noticed there was no Yacht Club news in the last Herald, there is a very good reason. I was out sailing! Great winds and no shortage of action at the club held our attention and the old Herald deadline blew right by.

The club was a hive of activity July 12th and 13th. The provincial sailing team rolled into the beach for a four-day race camp with a behemoth trailer loaded with Opti’s, Lasers, and two coach boats.

The team was treated to great winds, at times bordering on strong winds that challenged these very good young sailors as well as the coaches out on the water keeping things upright and in control.

The team was treated to a motivational speech by former Olympian Murray McCaig about how flatlanders can become world beaters, the dedication it takes to be the best in your sport, and how to use experiences in sport, both the highs and heartbreaking lows, to guide you through the rest of your life. Thanks to all the volunteers that helped make this a wonderful event.

VB’s famous windsurfing McCaig’s (Amy, Murray, and Kelly) hosted a windsurfing open house on July 12th, aspiring sailors were

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able to try out a custom rig in the filed to practise up hauling and how to hold the sail before heading out on the water. It’s never a bad thing to be getting pointers from former Olympic and worldclass windsurfers. The enthusiasm and genuine love of the sport was palpable and no doubt many left inspired. In their infinite generosity they donated some windsurf gear to the club to help get more folks on the water moving forward, a huge thanks on behalf of the VBYC! Many thanks also to the McCaig’s and to Bob and Andreas Sudermann for organizing a great event.

And all the while another some grunt work was undertaken by energetic volunteers as a Laser rack was erected in the compound to keep things organized. Not a bad little weekend, actually one of the best in a long time. *NOTE* Boat owners please beware, especially those with boats on trailers near the water, with high water levels this summer we can expect high water when strong north winds blow. This happened July 13th and many boats were floating tied tenuously to trailers and trees. Please ensure that your boat is very secure and is prepared to handle the high waters when they inevitably come again.

Roger Ritsema

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Name: Cole Paige School: Vincent Massey Collegiate Favorite Tennis Player: Rafael Nadal Favorite Movie: Step Brothers Favorite Book: The Outsiders Favorite Band: Arcade Fire What will I be doing in 10 years? I am not sure what I will be doing in 10 years, but I hope to be successful in whatever I decide to do Something interesting about myself: This year I was involved with the school football, volleyball, and lacrosse teams.

Name: Eric Kapilik School: Miles MacDonnell Collegiate Favorite tennis player: Andy Murray Favorite movie: Lots,but one in particular was Pulp Fiction Favorite book: Lord of The Rings Favorite band: Led Zeppelin, but my favorite artist is Jimi Hendrix.

In 10 years from now I will be an Electronic/Electrical Engineer somewhere in Canada most likely.

If I could travel anywhere, I would travel to Italy and see all the things there are to see there.

Something interesting about myself: Most of my spare time is spent playing guitar and playing sports.

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The Good Sports of Sports Day

It was a fantastic Sports Day with a spectacular turnout and of course, none of it would have been possible without the amazing team of volunteers who took care of every detail. We would like to extend a huge thank you to Bruce Sirrell and his team of amazing rec. assistants as well as James Popel, Rhys Mitchell, Bill Mitchell, Karen Mitchell, Quentin Mitchell, Alison Guest, Sara Guest, Linnea Kosokowsky, Scott Kosokowsky, Helen Black, Carol Falkenberg, Hilary Robson Paige Robson and Abi Popel.

See you next year!

Leah and Ted Kosokowsky

Sports Day Results 2014 SPRINTS Mixed 3 & Under 1. Luke Stibbard 2. Deitrich Oswald 3. Rorie McDonald Mixed 4 Years 1. Tomas Holtmann 2. Ethan Bowles 3. Madeline Frost Mixed 5 Years 1. Will McCaig 2. Sidney Stibbard 3. Declan Preston Boys 6 Years 1. Pascal Schuermann 2. Carter Goetz 3. Kai Peacock Girls 6 Years 1. Madison Bowles 2. Maddie Kaiser 3. Anastasia Boge 1. Kyler Van de Vijsel 2. Emrik Holtmann 3. Bennett Sime-Surcon

Girls 7 Years 1. Stella McCaig 2. Maggie Sirrell 3. Chloe Wilson

Girls 10 Years 1. Caitlyn Willison 2. Juliana Zeilstra 3. Ines Bedard

Girls 13 to 15 Years 1. Sami Hester 2. Tess Poulton 3. Aidan Pattison

Boys 8 Years 1. Ryan McKee 2. Nicholas Carlson 3. Sebastien Boge

Boys 11 Years 1. Kayem Gislason 2. Ryan Robitaille 3. Matthew Garrett

Men 16 to 38 Years 1. Brendan Proulx 2. Harry Styles 3. Jamie Boge

Girls 8 Years 1. Emma Turzak 2. Julia Ethans 3. Isabelle Frost Boys 9 Years 1. Benji Hoole 2. Blake Jones 3. Brett Kaiser

Girls 11 Years 1. Meghan Pidskalny 2. Eloise Fogg 3. Kennidi Stubbs

Women 16 to 34 Years 1. Alyssa Willison 2. Samantha Martin 3. Taylor Martin

Boys 12 Years 1. Jared Siragusa 2. Thomas Partridge 3. Alexander Fontaine

Men 38 to 40 Years 1. Dermot McDonald 2. Kevin Goetz 3. Anders Johansson

Girls 12 Years 1. Linnea Kosokowsky 2. Abi Popel 3. Dana Poulton

Women 35 to 40 Years 1. Kristie Pearson 2. Lisa Zeilstra 3. Alison Bowles Men 40 to 44 Years

Girls 9 Years 1. Maryse Champagne 2. Rachel Garrett 3. Annika Holtmann Boys 10 Years 1. Joshua Bueckert 2. Jackson Sirrell 3. Noah Taylor

Boys 13 to 15 Years 1. Ian Willison 2. Aidan Hester 3. Jake Martin

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LINDA McMILLAN for Councillor

I promise to: • • • •

Listen to your concerns attentively Weigh the facts before acting Retain the trees and unique environment Maintain the traditions of Victoria Beach

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Sports Day Results 2014 1. Kevin Kaiser and Jeff Lailey (tie) 2. Klose Koll 3. Dave Wilson Women 40 to 44 1. Faye Davis 2. Tanis Yarnell 3. Lori Edwards Men 45+ 1. Joel Carlson 2. Count Suarez 3. Rob Hester Women 45+ 1. Ashley Mitchell 2. Angela Roehm 3. Debbie Ritchie FAMILY RELAY Heat 1 1. Jake and Taylor Martin, Rylee and Jenny Kochenash 2. Dave, Chloe and Georgia Wilson and Brooke Oxenforth 3. Ella and Cameron Russell, Blake and Avery Edwards Heat 2 1. Jenna, Aryn, Chris and Mya Oakley 2. Jieliana, Lisa and Marcus Zeilstra and Hildi Boge 3. Carol and Annika Falkenbeg, Helen Black and Sam Lacroix Heat 3 1. Alyssa, Ian, Caitlyn and Steve Willison 2. Eric, Alexander and Dan Fontaine and Chelsea Dinnon 3. Nicholas and Joel Carlson, Benji and Mr. Derek Heat 4 1. Jared Sirogusa, Aidan, Sami and Rob Hester 2. Matthew Carlson, Daniel and Christopher Derksen and Jackson Sirrell 3. The Griffins Heat 5 1. Hilary and Paige Robson, Abi Popel and Linnea Kosokowsky 2. The Laileys 3. Thomas and Eddie Partridge, Chris and Amy Edwards Heat 6 1. Brendan Proulx, Mya Kirbyson, Elora Adamson and Jessie Houle 2. Tess Poulton, Andrew Kaul, Dana Poulton and Tia Davison 3. Brett, Jack and Maddie Kaiser and Hunter Friesen Heat 7 1. Georgia Wilson, Jenica Kelly, Brooke Oxenforth and Caitlyn Willison 2. Maggie, Jackson, Dana and Bruce Sirrells 3. The Khardashians Heat 8 1. Tayen Gislason, Ryland Nechwediuk, Jack and Mike Clement

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Swim News

It’s hard to believe that there are only two weeks left of our swim program! If you are still interested in registering for swimming, come see Kristin at the dock between 9:30 and 10:30. Adult lap swim is still on from 10:30 to 11:00 at the dock. We have had a couple swimmers out this year but would love to see more! Also, please continue to bring back report cards to instructors so they can be reused for the second session report card writing.

The 800m OPEN SWIM is this Saturday, July 26th at 1pm.

Please come down to the pier at 12:30 to sign up. There will be lifeguards both in and out of the water, as well as flutter boards for swimmers who need.

The VB Swim Team!

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In Remembrance of John Kemp

John Kemp, of 1 Berry Ave., lifelong cottager of Victoria Beach, husband of Elizabeth, father of Paul, Michael and Janet Kemp, died very unexpectedly last September shortly after returning home from his usual extended summer at the lake.

John’s favourite place in all the world was the end of the pier, sitting on his scooter, where he fished with all his buddies, chatted with all visitors and interacted with the pelicans and osprey. It was often jokingly said that he always caught the first, the biggest and the most.

John’s grandchildren and family members from afar will shortly gather at the end of the pier to say good-bye.

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Tennis Courts News Hello again, Another great week of tennis has come and gone. We have two new court attendants this week, Erik and Cole, so if you haven’t met them already I’m sure you will soon. Lessons are hopping, as always. It’s great to see so many kids coming out on a regular basis!

It’s also great that we have so many people attending on Junior Nights. For those of you that are not sure about coming down, I strongly suggest joining in on the fun!

I would like to congratulate all the participants in the masters on a great tournament, as well as thank the conveners and volunteers on a job well done!

Lastly, for everyone who is just getting down for the first time I’d like to refresh all your minds on the rules of GVS. GVS is a King/ Queen’s court game where a team of challengers tries to knock off the Kings or Queens who are trying to defend their spot on the court. To do this, the challengers must either beat the Kings or Queens in three consecutive points, or hit a winner. The ball is fed into play to the challengers by one of the court attendants. The first feed will be given to the challenger at the base line where the two teams proceed to play out the point. If the challengers win that

point, another ball is fed again to the challengers at the service line as a volley and again the point is played out. If the challengers win that point again, then the challengers are given a third feed at the net for a smash, where again the two teams play out the point. If the challenger succeeds in winning the point after the feed for a smash, they are now the Kings or Queens and are given 3 seconds to run to the other side of the net. At any point, if the challengers lose the point, they are considered out and must proceed to the back of the line where the next set of challengers will step into play.

Here are last week’s round robin results: July 14 1) Alice Russell/Karl Ruban 2) Dick Dawson/Megan Wells 3) Teresa Young/Laurie Reade July 18 1) Megan Wells/Lisa Zeilstra 2) Tie Karl Ruban/Betty Hansford and Dave Taillon/Anita Gubbles John Guest

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The Changing Colours of Tennis

The origin of tennis can be traced back to the 12th century when monks are reported to have played a game of hitting a ball to each other using the palms of their hands. Thus, the name ‘jeu de paume’ came into being. It goes without saying that these earliest players would not have worn any special attire in which to play.

Four centuries later, Henry VIII built a court at one of his palaces, and is said to have worn tights and breeches when playing. The game’s popularity spread across Europe and then into the U.S. in the 18th and 19th centuries. Once again, most participants would have simply worn their everyday clothes on court. At the beginning of the 20th century, many rich Europeans and Americans began to wear predominantly white clothing for their leisure activities.

Since white was difficult to keep clean, the use of it signified one’s social status. Tennis had historically been played by the rich and so, white became the colour of tennis attire. Over time, as the middle class began to play, they, too, wore white. White eventually became synonymous with tennis and, in fact, in 1890, Wimbledon rules required all players to wear white. The predominance of white attire continued until the 1980s and early ‘90s when more colour became visible on court, as players chose to express their personality through the adoption of more colourful attire.

Nowadays, white remains a popular choice among professionals, however, splashes of colour frequently appear, particularly on sponsors’ logos. Wimbledon, which favours tradition, continues to require white attire.

Another move away from white came in the early 1970s. Previous to this, all tennis balls were white. After research showed that fluorescent yellow balls were more visible for television viewers than white ones, the white balls were soon replaced. Wimbledon, however, held out until 1986 when they gave way and introduced coloured balls.

Recently, the most evident change in colour has been seen, quite literally, on court. Although the switch from white to yellow balls improved visibility for both players and viewers, it was discovered that visibility could be further improved with a change in court colour. Thus, the traditional green inner court surrounded by red, began to be systematically replaced by an electric blue inner court and light green outer court. Some clubs even went so far as to experiment with changing the colour of their clay courts, however, the response was less than enthusiastic and, in most cases, the original red clay was reinstated.

Will there be further changes on the tennis scene, perhaps in the colour of nets, posts, or lines? Only time will tell. Tennis has certainly evolved since those first monks played it long ago, and as research continues, technological advancements proceed and philosophies change, we are sure to witness even more changes in the game we love.

Special thanks this week goes out to the following people: Geoff Kirbyson for taking the time from his busy schedule to put on his doubles clinic and for donating the proceeds to VB tennis.

John Blair, Stephen Dubienski, Mike Lodewyks and Robert Kennedy for co-hosting adult tennis drills.

To Stuart Juzda, Stino Siragusa, Lorraine Cook and Sophie McGoey for hosting the Masters Tournament and to Melanie Charbonneau and Anil and Marnie Kaul for hosting the Junior

Tournament.

The kind parent who supplied the Freezies to all the kids in the 7-9 year old tennis lesson.

All of these individuals are proof that volunteerism is alive and well in VB.

Tennis History

VBers have a keen interest in their community’s history. Just look at the popularity of the Grover/Thomas’s recently published resort history, and the hundreds of past Heralds carefully squirreled away in every cottage attic. With that in mind, we’d like to document a part of VB tennis history. To do this we would like to take a group photo of all the past and present tennis court attendants.

This historic picture will be taken at the courts on Saturday, August 2 at noon, immediately after the presentation of the Vilis Ansons Memorial Trophy. We’d like to have as many past court attendants as possible so please spread the word. All attendants are asked to bring a note with their name and the years they worked. The photo will be printed in the 2015 August long weekend issue of the Herald.

Maybe we will finally find the answer to this summer’s most hotly debated question, “Was Stuart Juzda really the first ever court attendant?”

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VB Library News Hello Everyone!

It’s been another fun week at the Library! On Wednesday, July 16 we had a Robert Munsch themed Story Time and last Wednesday, it was Walt Disney themed. Story Time is open to children of all ages and runs every Wednesday at the Library. Please join us!

After a thorough exterior cleaning, the Library has been repainted and looks absolutely stunning! A big thank you to the hard working crew that did such an excellent job!

The annual Library jelly bean jar guessing contest has begun once again at the Library. This year however, the jar is full of gummy worms! Children will get one guess for each book they take out from the Library.

Just a gentle reminder to everyone to please return your library books once they are due. You can give them to us during Library hours and you are welcome to return them through the slot in the Library door.

Happy Reading!

Howdy VB Kids Another great week at the beach. Lots of fun stuff coming up for week 5 The movies this week are: July 29 - Lego Movie (PG 100 mins) July 31 - Rio 2 (G 101 mins) Back by popular demand the craft this week will be God’s Eyes.

As a reminder, crafts run on Tuesdays from 1230-130 The Bike Hike will be to the Lost Lagoon. Make sure to wear a helmet. Remember your nets, bathing suits and a towel.

Another teen movie night on Wednesday, starting at 9PM at the Clubhouse. The movie will be a surprise! Will it be funny or scary?

Make sure to bring a friend and come find out. Ages 12 and up welcome!

Have a great week!

Bruce Sirrell Rec Director

Grab your irons, Ladies!

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Beach Lawyers Jeff Hirsch

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Of course were talking about the Ladies Golf Tournament happening July 30th. We have 2 tee-off times, 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. Please be there at 8:00 a.m. for the 8:30 round and 11:00 a.m. for the 11:30 round. You need time to register, get instructions and get out to your first hole, so please allow time to do that.

For any visitors, the cost is 14.00 plus green fees. We donate a minimum of 3.00 of that for Breast Cancer Research. There will also be a silent auction with many wonderful prizes, so bring your $$$ so you can join in.

See you out on the course!

We are looking for a convener for 2015, if you would like to take this over please contact, Nadine Parsley, 2014 Convener, 204-756-3403.

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. OPEN DAILY - 9 am to 5 pm.

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Special Events News Well, it was the Men’s Golf Tournament on Friday July 25th.

Thanks to Karl Hutchison for running the first golf tournament of the summer. Then, it’s the kids turn for some fun and entertainment. The Children’s Masquerade is Saturday July 26th and our volunteers for this event are Doug & Kristie Pollard.

Thanks guys! Next in line on this busy weekend is the 800 Meter Open Swim. Come cheer on the swimmers everyone at 1 PM! Lastly on Saturday night is the Adult Dance headed up by Tim Scott. Thanks to Tim and his crew of volunteers for making this huge event happen! Then we have a group of families running the Sandcastle Building Contest for yet another summer. Thank you Cook, Meadows, and MacRae families! Later in the week on Wed July 30th is the Ladies’ Golf Tournament organized by Nadine Parsley. Thank you Nadine! Just a heads up that this is Nadine’s last year running this event so anyone interested please contact us. It’s hard to believe the August long weekend is next weekend.

Check your calendar for all the upcoming activities.

See you at the events!

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Meeting July 16, 2014 Thanks to those who attended the recent Police Board Meeting at the East Beaches Seniors Scene on Wednesday, July 16. Tom Cooney from Manitoba Crime Stoppers gave an informative presentation on this program. Signage is now up in the municipality with details regarding how anonymous tips may be sent in to this program. This program provides another avenue to help our local police solve crimes in our area. If you have information on any unsolved crime in rural Manitoba you can call Manitoba Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS); submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com; or text “TIPMAN” plus your message to CRIMES (274637).

Penny McMorris, Chair, RMVB Police Board

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35th ANNUAL VICTORIA BEACH 55+ GOLF TOURNAMENT & DINNER WHEN: Monday, September 8th, 2014 WHERE: Victoria Beach Golf Course and the dinner is at the East Beaches Senior Scene, #3 Ateah Road.

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: Please note, 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 at the VB Golf Course as of August 1st.

COST: Dinner tickets are $13.00 [plus golf green fees to be paid on the day of the tournament, 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 2014 55+ Golf Committee: Murray and Susan Spence Dennis and Gina Roth Ray and Lise Plouffe

Tennis this week Free Adult Tennis Drills with visiting instructors, Friday 1:00-2:00, sign up starts Monday.

Adult GVS Tuesday and Thursday at 10:30, and Saturday at 11:00.

Robert Kennedy Lessons: Monday, child and adult, all levels VB Open Tennis tournament sign up, play starts Aug 2 Family Fun Night, Tuesday July 29, 6:00-7:30. For Kids 6 and under with parent.

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GET READY... Senior Tennis Open Goes Social Get Ready for the Senior Open tennis tournament starting on 8:00am Saturday August 2, 2014. This year’s tournament will feature great tennis in Singles and Doubles along with a new twist or should I say Tweet… Yes -- this year the Senior Open is going social with tweets from the chair with match updates and pictures. You can follow @HeppenstallJohn on Twitter. Join the conversation with the hash tag #vicbtennis.

Sign up sheets will be posted with player’s code of conduct on Saturday July 26th. Draws will be posted Friday, 3pm, August 1, 2014. Maximum 3 events per person ($5 per event). Non - Victoria Beach Club members must pay $20 entry fee plus event fee.

Let’s have fun and play well.

John Heppenstall - Chair Allan Morrish - Co - Chair

Master’s Tennis Tournament Full results available in the next issue of The Herald

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Golf Update

Hello everyone just a reminder that the ladies golf tournament tees off on July 30th and the Junior tournament is on August 6th. Everyone is welcome.

Don’t wait -- get your golf in now, come down and enjoy the gem you have in your back yard. We’ll see you on the course.

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2014 Victoria Beach Golf Course Rates

MEMBERSHIPS: Family - Adult Couple Single - Adult Junior - 13 to 17 Child - 12 & under 2 or more children,

same family (12 & under)

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

GREEN FEES:

9 holes Weekdays - $13.00 Weekends - $15.00 Children - $7.00/round (12& Under Weekdays and Weekends)

LOCKERS: Seasonal Monthly Daily - $2.00

Lower Locked $35.00

Upper Locked $ 30.00

Lower Open $ 30.00 $ 25.00

Upper Open $ 25.00 $ 20.00

Manager: Karl Hutchison 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.

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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 7th we will meet at 11:30 am

Please join us‌ all are welcome!

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Welcome back everyone – for another great summer!

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

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Master’s Tennis Office: 39004 Hillside Beach Rd Phone: 204.756.3749 www.ateahrealty.com Shanna Karle Owner/Broker/REALTOR® Susan (Gee) Thomas, REALTOR® Cheryl Trainor, REALTOR®

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