July 6, 2018 by Christopher Thomas

93nd year • Issue No. 3

A non-profit service of the Victoria Beach Club

VB Celebrated Canada’s 151st birthday in style with a huge cake and a fabulous fireworks display! The weather cooperated for the light show and this year the breeze kept the bugs at bay! VB Membership Blitz Bike Auction VB Fireworks Swim Registration Tennis Manitoba Day Doubles Clinic Girls’ Tennis Day Teen Movie Night Flea Market Flea Market Clean-Up & Charity Drive

Fri., Sat., Sun. /June 29, 30 & July 1 Sat., June 30 1:00 PM Sun., July 1st 10:45 PM Sun., July 1st 10:00 AM - Noon Tues., July 3 2:00-4:00 PM Wed., July 4 3:00-5:15 PM Wed., July 4 9:00 PM Sat., July 7 8:00 AM 12 set-up/12:30-2:30 PM Sale Sat., July 7 2:30-5:00 PM

Door to Door Police Station Best views from Yacht Club Beach or Redwing Park Clubhouse Tennis Courts Tennis Courts Clubhouse Clubhouse Clubhouse

Beach Events Book Sale Ladies’ Movie Night 200 Metre Open Swim Bike Race Sandcastle Building Adult Soccer Tournament Rogers Rookie Tournament Teen Movie Night

Sun., July 8 Sun., July 8 Wed., July 11 Sat., July 14 Sat., July 14 Sun., July 15 Sun., July 15 Wed., July 18 Wed., July 18

Clubhouse Clubhouse Clubhouse Pier Sports Ground Clubhouse Sports Ground Tennis Courts Clubhouse

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VICTORIA BEACH CLUB 2018 - SUMMER ACTIVITIES - 2018 Membership wristbands are required at all activities.

Yoga (Adults & Teens): Mon & Fri 9:00-10:15 AM / 10:45 AM-Noon Mairen Kops & Dabrowka Farah Wed. 10:00-11:30 AM Fitness Classes: Tues. & Thurs. 10:00-11:00 AM Julie McPetrie Arts & Crafts: Tuesdays 12:30-2:00 PM Lily Massé & Rec Assistants Bike Hikes: Wed. 10:00 AM-Noon (Ages 7-12) Rec. Assistants Duplicate Bridge: Mon. 6:30 PM Ken Capelle, Gail & Bob Henderson, Henry Krahn Mixed Bridge: Wed. 1:15 PM Joan Irving & Tammy McIntosh Movies: Tues. & Thurs. (see movie times below) Rec. Assistants Swimming Lessons: July 2 - Aug. 10 Safe Swim Team Swimming Inquiries: Mon. - Fri. 9:30-10:00 AM Tess Poulton French Lessons: Tues. 7:00-9:00 PM (In the Library) Sophie McGoey *ART Thursday: Thurs. 12 Noon-3:00 PM Barbara Pritchard *Paint Night: Saturday July 14, 7:00 PM Stephanie Schultz Trivia Night: Fri., Aug 3, 7:00-10:00 PM Bryan & Lisa Yagi *VB Film Festival: August 4 & 5, 7:30-9:30 PM Ida Smith North 59 Artist Collective Exhibition & Sale: August 5, 11:00 AM-4:00 PM Dianne Cameron, Jane Yagi, Kristian Gallenger

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Mon. & Wed. 11:00 AM-Noon, 7:00-8:00 PM Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10:00 AM-Noon Sun. Noon-1:00 PM

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

Youth Sport: Boot camp with Julie:

Recreation Assistants Mon. & Fri. 10:00-11:00 AM (Ages 4-10) Mon. Wed. Fri. 7:30-8:30 PM Tuesdays 10:00-10:45 AM (ages 6-11) Sports Field Thursdays 5:30 PM (ages 12-16) VB Golf Course Mon. & Fri. 10:00-11:00 AM (Ages 10-14) Art Vincent Memorial Stage 9:00-10:00 AM (See details and dates in The Herald)

TENNIS COURT ACTIVITIES

Tennis Court Attendants Wed., 11:30 AM-12:15 PM and Fri., 12:30-1:15 PM (Ages 5-6) Tues. & Thurs. 1:00 -2:00 PM (Ages 7-9) Mon., 12:30-1:30 PM & Thurs., 2:00-3:00 PM (Ages 10 & over) Robert Kennedy Adult Lessons: Tues., July 17, 2:00-6:00 PM Kirbyson Junior Doubles Clinic: Mon., July 9, 2:00-5:00 PM Kirbyson Adult Doubles Clinic: Wed., July 11, 2:00-5:00 PM Junior Tennis Nights: Mon. & Wed. 6:00-7:30 PM (Ages 11-18) Adult Tennis Round Robin: Mon. & Fri. (Register) 10:45 AM; (Play) 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Adult GVS: (ground stroke, volley, smash) Tues., Thurs. & Saturdays 11:30 AM-1:00 PM Family Tennis: Tues. & Thurs. 6:15-7:15 PM / August 6:00-7:00 PM 10 & Under GVS: Tues. & Thurs. 6:15-7:15 PM / August 6:00-7:00 PM Youth Tennis Lessons:

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Door to Door Police Station Best views from Yacht Club Beach or Redwing Park Clubhouse Tennis Courts Tennis Courts Clubhouse Clubhouse Clubhouse

Beach Events Book Sale Ladies’ Movie Night 200 Metre Open Swim Bike Race Sandcastle Building Adult Soccer Tournament Rogers Rookie Tournament Teen Movie Night Men’s Golf Tournament Children’s Masquerade 800 Metre Open Swim Masters Tennis Tournament Fishing Derby Junior Tennis Tournament

Sun., July 8 Sun., July 8 Wed., July 11 Sat., July 14 Sat., July 14 Sun., July 15 Sun., July 15 Wed., July 18 Wed., July 18 Fri., July 20 Sat., July 21 Sat., July 21 Sat., Sun., July 21 & 22 Sun., July 22 Wed., Thurs., July 25 & 26

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

Ladies’ Golf Tournament Teen Bonfire on the Beach Sports Day 30+ Dance Duplicate Bridge Tournament Teen Scavenger Hunt Senior Tennis Tournament VB Club Raffle Youth Soccer Tournament Rogers Rookie Tournament Teen Movie Night Junior Golf Tournament VB Volunteer Appreciation Volleyball Tournament Cross Country Run Dog Show Lake Winnipeg Foundation Walk for Water VB Club Annual Meeting Novelty Tennis Tournament 55+ Golf Tournament & Dinner

Wed., July 25 Wed., July 25 Sat., July 28 Sat., July 28 Wed., Aug 1 Thurs., Aug. 2 Sat, Sun, Mon Aug 4-6 Sat., Aug 4 Mon., Aug. 6 Wed., Aug. 8 Wed., Aug. 8 Thurs., Aug. 9 Fri., Aug. 10 Sat., Aug. 11 Sat., Aug. 11 Sat., Aug. 11 Sun., Aug. 12 Sun., Aug. 12 Sat., Sun., Aug. 18 & 19 Mon., Sept. 11

Monica White, Darcie Reimer, Heather Wallace Stuart McPherson Rob Hester Tamara Roehr, Alice Russell Tennis Manitoba Staff Nancy Sarchuk, Robert Kennedy Rec Staff Lyndsi da Roza Andrea Pratt McDowell, Jennifer Engbrecht, Jennifer Sime, Laura Hilland, Mavis Whicker Peacock Family Verras & Wilson Families Brenda Vielhaber & Carol Falkenberg Swim Instructors & Alice Russell Todd & Sheri Hyra Rozzi-Hughes Family Ted Geddert Tennis MB & VB Tennis Staff Rec Staff Karl Hutchison Doug & Kristie Pollard Swim Instructors, Alice Russell Bill Turk, Jane Turk & Margaret Meulendyk Jeff Lailey Anndrea O’Connor & Brad Nechwediuk, Derek & Lisa Zeilstra, Philippe Champagne Teresa Young, Patti Ulrich, Margo Goodhand Rec Staff Poulton Family Geoff Kirbyson Fran Pollard & Donna Thain Rec Staff Allan Morrish, John Heppenstall Suzy Cramp & Shannon Bowden Kae & Perry Edwards Robert Kennedy, Tennis MB Staff Rec Staff Ed & Adam Boge Barb Hansford & Sheri Hyra Sophie McGoey & Lisa Lucht The Johnson-Wiebe Family Barb Hansford & Trish Nesbitt Team LWF Suzy Cramp Duane Lucht & Frank Manning Peggy & Ken Maeren

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July 6, 2018

Victoria Beach Club

BOARD

PAST PRESIDENT Anil Kaul PRESIDENT Suzy Cramp (204) 292-0397 VICE PRESIDENT Jennifer Engbrecht (204) 795-2376 SECRETARY Barb Hansford (204) 955-9716 TREASURER Dave Wilson 756-2757 DIRECTOR AT LARGE Sheri Hyra

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OFFICERS

vb herald publisher Lana Meier jmeier@highspeedcrow.ca 204-292-2128 for advertising HERALD EDITOR Barb Pritchard Kevin Dubé vbherald@shaw.ca MEMBERSHIP Monica White Jennifer Campbell Darcie Reimer SPECIAL EVENTS Lindsay Stevenson Cathy Bizruchak SWIMMING Tamara Roehr Alice Russell TENNIS Stino Siragusa Rex Neuendorff PLANNED GIVING Bruce Eyford

Message from the Vice-President Hello! Allow me to introduce myself! I am Jennifer Engbrecht and I am the new VicePresident this year! Thanks to those who had confidence in me to welcome me to the executive! I have a lot to learn, but am surrounded by amazing and experienced people on our executive so I will hopefully get to learn so much from them! A big thank you (and a big sigh of relief!) to Suzy Cramp who immediately stepped in to return to the role of President again this year after the newest president moved away! I am so pleased to have an opportunity to work with her! By now all our fantastic activities are humming along at the beach! So much to choose from every day, for kids and adults! I love that there is so much for kids to do, with crafts, sports, family activities, movies, the bike hike etc, led by our well-experienced Bruce Sirrell. And for adults, there are so many social activities, as well as lots of ways to keep in shape throughout the summer! Thank you to all the conveners of our activities for stepping up and volunteering to keep these traditions going! Up next, we have the famous Flea Market, run

by Lyndsi da Roza, and the Clean Up afterwards, run by Andrea Pratt McDowell, Jenny Sime, Laura Hilland, as well as myself! Lyndsi has a lot of experience with the Flea Market, as well as Mavis with the Clean Up end of things. Please check the Flea Market post in this Herald for more information! Then on Sunday, there is the beach events, expertly run by the Peacock family, followed by the book sale, run by the Verras and Wilson families. Again, please check their posts in the Herald for more information! Wednesday evening this week, on July 11th will be the annual Ladies’ Night, a surprise movie and a lot of visiting! All of these events can use volunteers, so please check the articles in this Herald if you are able to help! • For up-to-date information throughout the week, don’t forget to follow us on social media: The VB Club is still active on social media (Twitter (@VBClubMB), Facebook (Victoria Beach Club) and Instagram (@vbclubmb). Check us out!

About the Victoria Beach Herald

One of the longest continuously publishing community newspapers in Canada, now in our 93rd year, the Victoria Beach Herald is a service of the Victoria Beach Club. The Herald prints nine 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: they must be signed with the author’s name and be written with the understanding that many people read the Herald, including youngsters. 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 deadline is 4PM Fridays with the exception of VB Club event convenor submissions for events occurring on weekend days. Editor

2018 CHILDREN’S MOVIE LIST • Tues. & Thurs. • Movies start at 7:30 pm for July, 7:00 pm for Aug. DATE MOVIE July 3 Lego Ninjago | PG, 101 Minutes July 5 Smurfs Lost Village | PG, 89 Minutes July 10 Despicable Me 3 | PG, 96 Minutes July 12 Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Long Haul | PG, 91 Minutes July 17 Coco | PG, 105 Minutes July 19 Wonder | PG, 113 Minutes July 24 Ferdinand | PG, 107 Minutes

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Council Corner

The Victoria Beach golf course is one of our community’s hidden treasures. For some of the members, it is the reason they chose to buy property in this RM. (Others are here for the beaches, the tennis courts, the Beach Club activities or our trails and forests.). It is an asset that over the 95 years of its existence has provided great pleasure to those who use it. In 2017, people were on the course before it opened and by the May long weekend, many were enjoying their 10th or 15th game. Not true for 2018 when we had a late spring. This has been a difficult beginning. When we first turned on the water system to the golf course, zebra mussels were found in the sprinkler heads. To understand some aspects of this, one needs to understand the system. Victoria Beach takes its water from Lake Winnipeg. The water goes from the intake through a long pipe into a wet-well (a 40 foot plus deep ‘holding tank’). There are 2 outlets from the wetwell. The upper outlet goes to the pump-house where the water is treated and sent through the distribution system to our homes. It is checked weekly to ensure our drinking water is safe. The lower valve is open during the summer months. It provides water to the golf course. In the autumn, the valve is closed off so that the water in the wet-well is available to be used by the fire department should there be a need to fill the pumper trucks and take water to the scene of a fire. In 2017, the water pump in the wet-well that provides water to the golf course stopped. When we looked for evidence of maintenance and repair, we found no records. It seems that when the new water treatment plant was installed a decade ago, no one budgeted money for pumping out the wet-well periodically as you would clean your septic tank. The silt, sand, shells and other debris accumulated over the decade. This spring, when the system was turned on , several nozzles that sprayed water onto the greens were damaged by zebra mussels being caught in the system.

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Our golf course manager, Karl Hutchison, worked closely with Tim Maunder from the water treatment plant, and our CAO, Andrew Glassco, to problem-solve. The unusually dry spring (the second driest in recorded history) and the unusual heat of June wreaked havoc on the sunny holes – 7, 8, 9 and parts of other holes. By mid to late June we knew that we had to work hard to save our golf course as it is one of the assets of our community. In late June, some of council and our senior personnel put their heads together. No one in our area has the equipment to clear the wet-well. Tim Maunder found a company in Stonewall who had the equipment and could come that day to clean the wetwell. They removed ten years of debris on June 22. Our water treatment plant operators, Tim and Darcy, and our golf course manager, Karl, worked along with the contractor to ensure there was enough man-power to do the job. THANK YOU. On Monday June 25, a sponge was put into the outflow pipe and the water pressure pushed it down the big pipe behind 8th Avenue. Pictures show the water changing from black to clear when the sponge went through. On June 26, the sprinklers were working. Fortunately, in 1992, the golf course manager, John Evans, and the council of the day, installed an automatic sprinkler system which can control the water sprayed on the course overnight. This system will allow the course to regenerate. At time of writing (10 days ago) we hope that the crisis is resolved. Thanks to the cooperation of our employees, we will not need to reseed or re-sod. REEVE AND COUNCIL

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July 6, 2018

The Doctor’s Office

The medical committee has been very busy this past winter. Shopping trips to flooring companies to get quotes and select flooring that will survive freezing and thawing. Several trips were made to the cottage to measure, prepare, and install the new flooring In the living room and kitchen. They also itemized the supplies that were in the office and met with the doctors to determine what additional supplies were needed. The medical committee is looking for a newer white stove, preferably with glass top and self-cleaning feature. If you are changing your appliances, and have a stove in great condition, please consider donating it to the doctor’s cottage. Please call Kathy 204 756 8605. A tax receipt can be issued. The Medical Committee

VB Police Board Public Meeting Notice A Public Meeting of the RMVB Police Board will be held on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at 7:00pm at the East Beaches Senior Scene. The members of the Police Board are John Gow, Linda McMillan, and Al Rear and they welcome your attendance and participation. The meeting will include an update of the Board’s activities, an update of the Police Services activities during the Spring and early Summer and an opportunity for the Public to ask questions.

VB Library News Welcome back everyone! We hope you all had a fantastic year and are ready to start relaxing! Coming very soon is our annual Book sale, which will be taking place Sunday, July 8th! Book donations are always accepted and very appreciated, they can be dropped off at the library or you can leave them out early Saturday morning (July 7th) for the flea market volunteers to pick them up. We are also looking for any volunteers to help us set up the book sale on Saturday July 7th after 5pm! We will be continuing with the youth book club this year! Youth book club is for ages 9-13 and will be taking place every Friday from 12-1. Every Wednesday we will also have Children’s story time. You can follow us on twitter @VB Library and on Instagram @ VictoriaBeachLibrary Also, a reminder that we are still looking for overdue books from last summer, if you have any books you forgot to return, please return them as soon as possible! Thanks! Your 2018 VB Librarians, Georgia Wilson and Lexi Verras

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July 6, 2018

The Great VB Trail Challenge 2018!

Don’t lose your fitness gains over the summer! Meet us in the park at the Memorial Stage from 9am-10am for a fun but challenging circuit workout. We use Battle ropes, Kettle Bells, Agility ladders, Medicine Balls, TRX Straps, Gliders, Pushup bars, Equalizer bars & Skipping ropes. My name is Julie & I run the fitness programs here at VB (with the exception of Yoga). I am a Certified Fitness Consultant with a Bachelor Degree in Exercise & Sport Science. All these exercises can be modified for someone who is new or for anyone with acute or chronic injuries. Don’t let the name “Bootcamp” scare you away. These sessions will begin on Monday July 2nd and will generally be held on Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays with the exception of the following days because I will not be at VB; July 6th, 18th, & 25th, August 3rd, 6th & 15th. Please check the VB Herald weekly as dates might be subject to change. Remember to purchase a VB membership and wear your wrist band to all events or the cost to attend is $5 a class. This money goes towards all events/activities, equipment and to pay the employees at VB. We’re so very lucky to be able to offer this type of program here for everyone to enjoy! If you have any questions contact me at 204-979-2707. Please come early on your first day to sign waivers. Julie McPetrie

Golf Course Report Hello from the VB Golf Course . Due to the hot, dry weather along with irrigation complications we have experienced, this year the course is not as green as I would like. On the other hand it is still very playable, greens and tees are in good shape. Our golf tournaments are as follows: Men’s July 20th, Ladies July 25th, Juniors August 9th, and finally the 55 plus September 10th. Sign up now! Enjoy your stay at the beach and we’ll see you on the course. Manager Karl Hutchison

Summer has officially begun, so have all the events to come with it! Saffies will be hosting the official grand opening of the Victoria Beach portion of The Trans Canada Trail. Come join us on July 7th at 10:00 am at Saffies and register for The Great Victoria Beach Trail Challenge! Registration fees are 10$ per person and 25$ for a family. Registration fees include an interactive passport filled with information about the TCT and a T-Shirt that you can pick up from Saffies when you complete the entire 15km portion of the TCT! You have from July 7th – August 31st to complete your passport. Can’t make it on July 7th? No problem! Saffies will have passports you can pick up all throughout the summer. You can also pick up your “I completed The Great Victoria Beach Trail Challenge” T-Shirt from Saffies anytime during store hours, as long as you have your completed passport with you. Our goal for this event is to encourage a healthy life style, and to promote awareness in the community. We look forward to seeing you all there! Have a safe and happy summer! Morgyn Isaac

The Masters Tennis Tournament The VB Masters Tennis Tournament will be held on Saturday July 21st and Sunday July 22nd, for players 40 and older. There likely is a whole new crop of you turning 40 by December 31st, 2018, so guess what...you qualify! You must be a VB Club member ($50 per family) and each participant should have a shoe tag ($15). Registration is $5 per event, maximum is 3 events per player. Signup sheets will be posted Thursday July 12th and entry will close Thursday July 19th at 5pm. The draw will be posted by Friday July 20th at 7pm. Rules and format will be posted as well. No late entries, please. If you need help finding a partner, we’ll try to set you up. We had lots of fun convening the tourney last year and look forward to welcoming all you enthusiastic 40 something players out once again! Margaret Meulendyk (204) 756-2538 Jane and Bill Turk (403) 818-8788

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Swim Registration last Sunday was a big success and we want to give a HUGE thank you to the Swim Staff and the volunteers who worked together to get all of our kids registered for the programs. The Victoria Beach swim program is the largest swim program in rural Manitoba and we’re off to a great start this summer! If you missed Registration and still want to sign your kids up for lessons please find our Swim Staff at the swim dock between 9:00 and 10:30 every weekday morning. They will be accepting new registrations and selling VB Club memberships as well as answering general swim questions during this time. Check the White Board – A white board set up in front of Sailboat Beach every morning will have info about weather, water conditions and last minute changes to the swim program. *Level 3, Bronze Medallion/Cross and Babysitting Course participants should pay particular attention to the whiteboard for messages about class location. Check the VB Club Twitter Feed – Wondering if lessons are happening on a rainy morning? Check the Victoria Beach twitter feed at @VBClubMB. Important Swim Dates – Show your Victoria Beach Olympic Spirit and Come Swim

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200 Meter Open Swim – Saturday July 14 at 2 PM at the Pier (swimmers please arrive 15 minutes early to register). Everyone is welcome to join in – and every swim stroke is welcome. Life guards are on the Pier and in the water to make sure everyone stays safe. Last year’s winners please return your trophies to the swim staff on race day. 800 Meter Open Swim and Relay – Saturday July 21 at 2 PM at the Pier (swimmers please arrive 15 minutes early to register). Everyone is welcome and this year we will again be doing Individual and Relay races. Collect up a team of four swimmers to swim 200 metres each for the Relay. Swim On! Tamara Roehr and Alice Russell Swim Program Conveners

RMVB Garbage Pickup Summer Schedule

Door-to-door pickup is as follows (June 22 to Sept. 3, 2018): 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.

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The TCT Train has rolled into VB

You may have noticed something new around the beach, tiny signs steering you in the direction of a new adventure! Yes, the Great Trail has arrived in Victoria Beach. The 15 km TCT trail circumnavigates the entire peninsula creating a 15 km loop that will link and connect every corner of our community. If the TCT has reached the shores of VB, it has only been because of the efforts of the Red River North Trail Association. Through the leadership of executive director Dan Lester, The RRNTA has now championed the TCT through 10 municipalities. VB Council passed the routing and the donated signs were put up last fall at no cost. Throughout the process, our ad-hoc committee, the Victoria Beach Trail Association with representation from every cottage association and corner of our municipality has played a significant and supportive role. So what does the TCT mean for VB? It would allow 15 kilometers of safe and enjoyable recreational TCT trails throughout the RM of VB for hiking and biking (non-motorized active living) that would permanently connect and link our community. Get off Manitoba PTH Hwy 59 – and provide a safe commute without cars or traffic between Albert Beach and Victoria Beach. Explore and rediscover the beauty of VB. The TCT Greenway trail would traverse wetlands and marshes, boreal and mixed forest and pristine beaches that rival the finest in Canada. Reward one the most unique and active communities in Canada that throughout its history has walked the talk by choosing a lifestyle that promotes active living over the automobile. Celebrate the Centennial of Victoria Beach in 2019 by promoting an opportunity for recreation, safe transportation, continuing health benefits and a sense of community. This is a true legacy project that would permanently connect and enhance our community for generations to come. The definite advantage of having TCT routing through our community is the opportunity to leverage funding. We are extremely thankful to have a financial commitment from the municipality of VB (current council) and the Federal government (TCT). We are now waiting on the Province to step up to the plate. With funding in place, the first priority will focus on the safe commute between Albert and Victoria Beach. I am sure many have either experienced or seen that wobble and weave of an eight year old with a concerned parent riding be-

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hind, holding their breath as their child ventures down the Highway 59 towards Victoria Beach for swimming lessons or to participate in one of the many Victoria Beach Club activities. Safety is a huge concern regardless of the age. We are pleased to say that we are on our way in resolving this situation by permanently getting off the highway. During the past year, the VBTA has participated in many exciting events in a bid to create awareness and appreciation of our goals. In this vein, you are cordially invited to join us, Saturday, July 7th between 10 AM – 2 PM at Saffies at Albert Beach for the launching of The Great Trail and the official opening of the Beach Exchange Kiosk (across from Saffies) – that will provide education and information regarding the TCT. The event will also include the roll out of the “The Great Victoria Beach Trail Challenge” an exciting family summer event organized and sponsored by what has to be one of the most community-minded stores in our entire Province - Saffies. Thanks Lise! There will also be an upcoming event in August - an interpretative walk titled “If a Forest Could Talk” with details to follow. Please come learn, celebrate and become involved in this great enhancement to our fantastic beach community on Saturday, July 7th at Saffies at Albert Beach 10 AM. If anyone is interested in becoming either a Trail Stewart or an Angel Donor (all donations are tax deductible), do not hesitate to reach out to us. See you on the trails... Michelle Carlson mcarlson63@gmail.com JP Brunet jpbrunet1@gmail.com

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The VB Community Church holds services weekly on Sundays throughout July and August, led by a variety of ministers/ speakers from various denominations. A big thanks to Murray Henderson for leading our service on July 1st. It was great to see everyone again and enjoy the “Welcome Back” cake. This Sunday, July 8/18 Paul Boge will be leading the service. Rumour has it Paul usually has a special children’s item which may involve cookies from the bakery. Please join us at 10am corner of 8th & Pine. Choir practice starts at 9:30 and all are welcome. Nettie Strople & Betty Hansford.

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VB FLEA MARKET

Saturday, July 7 • 12:30pm–2:30pm Victoria Beach Clubhouse

Welcome back to Victoria Beach… our happy place! Once again, here is your opportunity to donate to the Victoria Beach Club by gifting us your treasures. Last year, with the help of our VB Community & all the Volunteers we had the most successful Flea Market ever by raising over $3800 for our Victoria Beach Club. As the new flea market convener last year, I was overwhelmed & privileged to have so many members of the community come out & support this important VB Club event. The success of the Flea Market begins with Volunteers who can provide their own trucks to help with the early morning pick-up followed by Volunteers for unloading, setting-up, sorting, pricing & to work at the Flea Market event in the afternoon.

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Our Sunrise Set Up: If you are willing to join us early in the morning, please “Come on Down” to help with pick up, unloading, sorting, set-up & pricing items as this all starts at 8:00 am … the earlier you can come the better, as we are in desperate need of your help. If you have past flea market experience, please identify yourself & your area of expertise… antiques, artwork, electrical, furniture, linens, pricing, sporting goods, toys, etc... but please take note that DUE TO SAFETY, ALL Volunteers between 8:00am–12:30pm (whether or not accompanied by an adult) MUST be of teenage years 13+ with NO EXCEPTIONS. Children 12 and younger are more than welcome to volunteer at the event from 12:30pm-2:30pm accompanied by their parent. If you are a Volunteer with a truck, please contact Joanne Parker Gibson at 204-891-1602 or jparkergibson@icloud.com by Friday, July 6th to register as you’ll be assigned a special gate pass & then on the Saturday please feel free to bring a buddy or crew and pick up your assigned route. A very important reminder to only put out your donated items in front of your property on Saturday, July 7th between 5:00am 8:00am. Unfortunately, donations put out on the avenues Friday evening disappear and never make it to the Flea Market which then prevents us from receiving your fabulous donation. If you have items to donate in advance please email: lyndsidr@telus.net Also, very important if you are donating items for the Flea Market & the Book Sale please keep them in a SEPARATE box/ bag and label them either Flea Market or Book Sale. Also, please note we can ONLY accept small electrical appliances that are CSA CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 approved. Unfortunately, we can NOT PICK UP: life jackets, mattresses, sofas, large appliances, TVs, microwaves, car seats, bed frames, cribs, toilets, carpets, BBQs and please … NO clothing or broken items! Environmentally Friendly Clean Up The Clean-up from 2:30pm-5:00pm is always a challenge after the Flea Market. We are looking to have as many unsold items donated to other organizations. Aside from the Spence Street Thrift Shop, the other charitable organizations in Winnipeg and the surrounding areas cannot make the trip to pick up items at the end of the day. We are looking for volunteers with a truck or van to help with the clean-up. You may take the items to a charity of your choice or drop them off at the skate building next to the VB Community Centre on Hwy 59, which will be open after the flea

market until 5:00pm as the Merry Makers are hosting a rummage sale in the fall. So if you can help us out with the environmentally friendly clean up so no unsold items end up in the landfill please contact Jennifer Engbrecht who is one of our Clean-up Conveners at jennifersings@ mymts.net. Once again, I hope you’re all looking forward to this year’s Flea Market & I’m confident with the ongoing support and encouragement of our wonderful VB community, our 2018 VB Flea Market will be a resounding success for our Victoria Beach Club! See you at the Beach, Lyndsi da Roza, Flea Market Convener lyndsidr@telus.net

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Zebra Mussels:

July 6, 2018

A Review and Update

The presence of zebra mussels on our famously beautiful beaches may have brought forward feelings of frustration and despair to many cottagers over the past year. Here is some information on zebra mussels from the Lake Winnipeg Foundation and Scott Higgins from the International Institute for Sustainable Development. What are zebra mussels? Zebra mussels are small, brown-striped, D-shaped mollusks. Their hair-like filaments (byssal threads) allow them to attach to hard surfaces like rocks, boats, docks, and water-intake pipes. They are an invasive species that multiply very rapidly – one mussel can produce a million eggs during a spawning season. Where did they come from? Zebra mussels originally came to North America from Eurasia in the bilge water of ships. Current information suggests that the zebra mussels in Lake Winnipeg came from North Dakota via the Red River. Zebra mussels can spread by water currents but are most often transported by water users (e.g. boaters) who don’t realize the mussels have attached to their equipment. Why are they a concern? In addition to dead shells washing up on beaches and mussels on rocks making footing treacherous while swimming, there are other potential concerns. The growth of zebra mussels on water infrastructure (e.g. drinking water pipes) is problematic, requiring regular maintenance. Zebra mussels remove algae from water, which may seem like a good thing for our lake – unfortunately, they consume good algae that fish and insects eat, and not bad blue-green algae that often plague our beaches. This may negatively affect Lake Winnipeg’s fishery and can lead to an increase in the size of blue-green algae blooms near the shore. What can we do? No approaches have successfully eradicated zebra mussels from a lake the size of Lake Winnipeg. As such, we now must focus on preventing the spread of zebra mussels to other water bodies throughout the province by decontaminating boats, boat trailers, and other gear before moving them to another lake or river.

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It is illegal to possess or move invasive species like zebra mussels; consequently, it is currently illegal to remove their shells from our beaches. (So wearing water shoes is recommended!) However, the province is currently working on a policy for the disposal of zebra mussels that will allow cottagers to do so. If you have any questions about this policy, please contact Manitoba Sustainable Development at 1-87-STOP AIS-0. (1-877-867-2470) In anticipation, some Victoria Beach cottagers have already started developing tools to help separate zebra mussel shells from sand so they may be cleaned from our beaches in the future (see image). The Lake Winnipeg Foundation is interested in hearing your ideas on how to minimize the impact of zebra mussels on your beach experience! As zebra mussels may cause an increase in blue-green algae blooms, we must continue to support the efforts of the Lake Winnipeg Foundation towards decreasing phosphorus in the lake. This will reduce the overall potential for blue-green algae blooms to occur. To support the Lake Winnipeg Foundation, join us for the 2018 Victoria Beach and District Walk for Water on Sunday, August 12th. Pledge forms are available at several Victoria Beach locations, at Saffie’s in Albert Beach, and online at lakewinnipegfoundation. org. For more information, contact either Deanne McDonald (204 756 2911; deamcd@mymts.net) or Sandy McCaig (204 756 8855; sandy.mccaig@gmail.com).

16 July 6, 2018 VB Adult Soccer Tournament Calling all soccer players. Again this year we are having the adult tournament separate from the youth. This event is for players 15 years of age and over and will take place on Sunday July 15 with kickoff at 10:00 am at the Sports Field. If you want to enter a team or sign up individually, please register by Saturday July 14 at noon. Remember that this is a fun tournament with no cleats allowed. Pinnies are provided. Teams must be of mixed gender and two players of the opposite gender must be on the field at all times. Six players plus a goaltender on the pitch at a time so recruit accordingly. Please call or text Ted at 1-204981-9199 by July 13 at 12:00 noon to register. Would last year’s winners please return their trophy? Volunteer Referees are always needed and appreciated. See you on the pitch! Ted Geddert

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Kayaking Meet Up (Sunset Paddle)

The kayak group is an informal, fun and friendly meet up. Open to adults (18 and over) and youth accompanied by a parent, we launch each week from the beach in front of the Victoria Beach Yacht Club on ‘sailboat beach’. Our goal is to get out on the water on a regular basis and enjoy Lake Winnipeg’s calm water and spectacular sunsets. The minimum requirement for participation is that you’ve had some experience and can keep your boat moving forward on a straight course. For safety reasons, a rescue boat and trained water rescue instructor from the sailing program accompanies the group to ensure no one is left behind. This also allows us to go wherever we want to paddle. If you would like to join us, please come early, prepare your kayak and be ready to paddle at 6:30 pm.

Thus far, participants have to supply their own kayaks but we want to grow the program to be more inclusive. If you have a kayak that you are maybe storing and not using, please consider donating it to the Victoria Beach Yacht Club for use in the kayaking program. It would be greatly appreciated!

Meet-up dates for the summer of 2018 are: Thursdays, July 5/12/19/26 and August 9/16 Please call Susan Hall 756-3318, Sheila Grover or Greg Thomas 756-2367 with any questions. For more info, please go to the Victoria Beach Yacht Club website at https://www.vbyc.ca/

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8 at the Gate

Over the years our riders have participated by donating their “time, talent and treasure” to many great bike/lake related causes. The list includes The VB Police sponsored Children’s Wish Ride, our local VB Community Club Raffle and the Walk for Water. We have participated or contributed to Habitat for Humanity, Gear Up For CF, MS Ride, Ride to Conquer Cancer, Ride Don’t Hide as well as World Bicycle Relief. We will be collecting once again for the junior mountain bikes to donate to the VB Community Club silent auction. These bikes will be purchased with the generous assistance of Walter Jozwiak, owner of Lifesport on Pembina. The bikes will have a twoyear warranty and will be “VB Compliant” with bell and registration sticker. Please give what you can spare to these worthwhile causes. Contact me to contribute to the VB Raffle opportunity, Clyde Raven VB Police for the Wish Ride and direct to the other organizations. Our group leaves from the “Gate” daily at 08:00, as it says on the shirt. We ride highway 59 to Albert Beach then Traverse Bay Rd, west to Hillside Beach and down Lakeshore Rd to Lester Beach. The pace (25 – 35km/h) varies with the composition and size of the group as well as with the discussion topic of the day. Some days we will add some hills (ok “speed bumps”) and distance for people training for longer more challenging events. New riders are always welcome. Come and join us! For information contact Bob Marshall, cell 204 261-4292 // email jmarsha@mymts.net // VB land line 204 756-8255. Look for us on Facebook “Eightatthegate”.

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Fitness at Victoria Beach Looking to stay fit this summer? The Victoria Beach Club has your back with “Bootcamp with Julie.” The bootcamps run from 9-10am on the following dates: July 2, 4, 9, 11, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30 • August 1, 3, 8, 10, 13, 17 Meet at the Memorial Stage in the park. Please come early on your first day to sign a waiver & wear your membership wristband or the drop-in fee is $5. It does get hot and we work hard so remember to bring water with you! If you have any questions, please call or text Julie at 204-9792707. Total Body Conditioning & Aerobics is a separate program we will run every Tuesday and Thursday from 10-11am at the Clubhouse. Bring a mat or towel, water and a tubing band if you have as supply is limited depending on class size. Instructors: July 3, 5, 10, 12, 31, August 2, 7, 9 - Julie July 17, 19, 24, 26 - Laurel August 14, 16 - Janice

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VB Yoga

We hope everyone enjoyed their first week of summer yoga! Reminders: Please bring your own mat and props (if you need them) to class. Please wear your yoga wristband and sign in at the door when you arrive. You can do a drop-in class anytime for $5. Check the Herald each week for who is teaching and what type of class you can expect. July 9th - We have Jonathan Austman; he began practicing yoga in 1979 and teaching in 1986. Inspired by his daily practice of Ashtanga yoga, he approaches teaching as an act of service; working patiently, compassionately, and respectfully with students and their needs. He believes regular and focused yoga practice is a key ingredient to a balanced, healthy and happy life. Students find his well-informed and direct method of teaching engaging and rewarding. Working within the posture sequences of Ashtanga Yoga, exploring the balancing of opposites, actions and counteractions, to help find greater ease and stability in our yoga practices. Expect to flow, workshop and develop new skills. Suitable for all levels. July 11th - We have Adrienne Shum; her yoga teaching is grounded in the lessons of humility and equanimity, derived from her daily practice. She offers yoga as an exploratory pathway towards gratitude, intelligence, and generosity. Adrienne explores yoga in its many forms – from physical poses on a mat, to seated practice on a meditation cushion, to kirtan, call-and-

response chanting – her teaching emphasizes the underlying fundamental elements that run throughout. For more info about her, please visit www.adrienneshum.com. July 13th - We have Monica Angelatos; she has over 7000 teaching hours and over 1500 hours in Teacher Trainings Certifications. She is an expert in her field, facilitating Teacher Trainings, Workshops Retreats and Specialty Classes. Her passion is in Yoga Therapeutics, including Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, Meditation, Yoga Nidra, Healing Touch, Reiki and Pranayama. Expect a full, Mind, Body and Soul experience. Using breath as the primary link between integration of body and mind. 9am-10:15am class will be a more active cardiovascular practice that will strengthen your body and build technique for safe and fluid transitions between poses. This class will focus of core strength and stability. Although it will challenge you it will also sooth and restore you. 10:45am-12am will be a Yin/Yang practice, combining yang style postures (strength, balance, heat building) and passive yin style postures (longer holds, deepening, more stillness), allows for warming of the muscles and deep opening in the connective tissue of hips, pelvis and spine. A good class choice for beginners, those with limited mobility or injury. If you have any questions about the yoga program, please feel free to reach out by email to mkops@hotmail.com Namaste, Mairen Kops

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So You’re a Thinker? Prove to the world exactly how good a thinker you really are at the Victoria Beach Trivia Night. On Friday, August 3th, 7:00PM at the Clubhouse, you and nine of your smartest friends will compete against other teams in the ultimate trivia contest. Teams will answer skill testing questions from ten different subject areas such as fashion, art, physics etc. The game will take two to three hours to complete. So pick carefully and gather your smartest friends for a fun evening with friendly intellectual competition. Imagine a team of kite surfers, a team of bridge players, or a team of Eight at the Gaters in uniform. All competing for the title: “Who are the smartest people in Victoria Beach”? The cost to register a team of ten is $100.00. Can’t find ten smart friends? Buy single tickets for $10 and be seated with others at the Genius Table. Tickets go on sale Saturday July 14, at the tennis kiosk. Get your team together early as tables are limited. All proceeds go to the VB Club.

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Beach Events!

Join us for Beach Events: Sunday July 8th, 2018 Time: 10:30am-12:00pm Location: Clubhouse Beach Theme: Games from Around the World!

Participant Instructions: 1. Upon arrival at the beach, please check in at the “Awards” table as you pass by the Clubhouse to pick up an Event Guide/ Score Card. 2. Each activity station will have an “event judge”. The event judge will check off your scorecard as you complete each event. 3. Once a child has completed as many events as they can, the score card can be taken back to the Awards table for a prize! 4. Don’t forget to stick around for the group picture at noon! Your chance to shine in the next Herald edition! Call for Volunteers! There will be up to 24 events set up along the length of the beach. Each event will require at least 1-2 volunteers. We are also seeking enthusiastic volunteers with special talents in face painting, juggling or other worldly abilities. We would love to fill these positions with VB’s best. Please email Patrick at ppeacock@shaw.ca to indicate your interest in volunteering. Positions are open for anyone at least 10 years old (…no upper age limit!). Walk up volunteers are accepted day of as well! Volunteers are requested arrive at Clubhouse Beach between 9:30-10:00am for station/event training before families begin to arrive.

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2018 Beach Events Guide: Station Name Country of Origin 1 Petanque France 2 Korbo Ethiopia 3 Haggis Hurling Scotland 4 Sepak Takraw Malaysia 5 Tejo Columbia 6 Bandy Russia 7 Parndo Australia 8 Kudoda Zimbabwe 9 Brilli Malta 10 Hoop Uganda 11 Seven Stones Jordan 12 Moral Trinidad Tobago 13 Lacrosse Canada 14 Road Bowling Ireland 15 Fierljeppen Netherlands 16 Peirilia Cyprus 17 Paleta Fronton Peru 18 Palant Poland 19 Chovqan Azerbaijan 20 Jooks Kartuliga Estonia 21 Dinifri Morocco 22 Mundo Mozambique 23 Three Tins South Africa 24 Gutera Uriziga Rwanda 25 Chinese Jump Rope China See you there! Peacock Family

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Hi I’m Tess, and I’m back for another great year of swimming! I just finished my first year of sciences at the University of Manitoba, while running track for the Bisons. I’m super excited to spend summer eating dream cookies and making memories. If you see me out and about VB, come and say hi! I hope to see everyone at the swim dock!

Hi I’m Kayleigh, I just finished my first year at The University of Winnipeg in International Development Studies followed by a French immersion program at Université de Québec à Trois-Rivières. I’m looking forward to another summer of teaching swimming lessons with a vigorous environmental component. See ya at the beach!

Hi I’m Kate, I’m new to the swim program and exited for a great summer of swimming lessons. This year I finished grade 11 and worked as a lifeguard and swim teacher in the city. I’m very excited to spend this summer eating happy face cookies and jumping off the pier!

Hi my name is Duncan Lamont. I am 16 and a half years old and just finished grade 11 at St Paul’s high school. I volunteered with the program last summer but this is my first summer as a full swim instructor and I’m looking forward to a great summer of swimming.

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Jamaica Me Crazy VB 30+ Dance

We took a cruise on the Love Boat at last year’s 30-plus dance and we’re going to continue in a Caribbean vein this year with “Jamaica Me Crazy.” The Hit Boss Band returns to our little piece of paradise to play the hottest songs by Bob Marley & The Wailers, UB40 and Jimmy Cliff. You might even hear some steel drums. If you’ve never had the pleasure of visiting the Caribbean, the 3 million-degree temperature inside the VB Clubhouse is a reasonable substitute. You’ll be hungry and thirsty, so we’ll be serving jerk chicken and rum-flavoured drinks. There will also be a vegetarian option.

Tickets are $45 each and are available from Geoff Kirbyson (204) 771-0973 and Suzy Cramp (204) 292-0397. This event sold out 10 days before last year’s dance so please do yourself a favour and get your tickets early. Unfortunately, there is no prize for the most original excuse for forgetting until the last minute. And while we appreciate your effort if you organized this dance back in the 1980s, it does not entitle you to free admission for life. If you buy a ticket, however, we will welcome you on stage for one song to play the cow bell.

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The Last VB Bike Race

Ladies Golf Tournament 2018

Now that I have your attention. This will be the last year for our family to coordinate the VB Bike race. After 5 years it is time to hand it over to another family. If you are interested in taking over and want to learn the ropes this season let me know. This year’s race will be held Saturday July 14th 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. 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 13th. 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

Don’t miss out on the annual Ladies VB Golf Tournament on July 25 — sign up now at the golf course! Space is limited and the draws (8:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.) fill up quickly to this popular and fun nine-hole event. Create your own team or sign up as a single; it’s a great way to meet new friends. This year’s tournament fee is only $20 — an excellent deal as it includes a prize-filled wind-up party at the Victoria Beach Community Centre on Hwy 59, with delicious treats from the Merry Makers. Registration at the golf course is open now just until noon July 23. All participants must be 18 and over, and payment is required at registration (non-members also pay $15 green fees). The golf tournament committee has been out soliciting donations for prizes and silent auction items, which can be dropped off to any of the organizers below, or at the golf course up to July 20. Donors are, as always, gratefully acknowledged at the event and in the Herald online and in print. All proceeds from this fun beach event go to three local causes this year — our own V.B. Community Centre, Nova House Inc. and the East Beaches Animal Shelter. Don’t forget to tuck a little cash away to compete in the putting contest and enter our silent auction — it’s shaping up to be another year of great stuff from our local sponsors. Submitted on behalf of the 2018 Organizing Committee: Teresa Young (jtyoung3000@gmail.com) Patti Ulrich (patti.ulrich@mymts.net) Stephanie Schultz (slschultz@mymts.net) Margo Goodhand (margogoodhand@gmail.com)

Social Bridge Wednesdays Starts July 4th at 1:00pm sharp at the VB clubhouse. Call Tammy at 756 6365. 2018 Victoria Beach Golf Course Rates

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Victoria Beach HERALD

July 6, 2018

Classifieds 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. Using NORWEX helps save Lake Winnipeg. Buy your biodegradable dishwashing liquid (free from phthalates and dyes) for your cottage from Rose. Text 204-781-6905. NEED A HANDYMAN? For prompt, courteous, and reliable help call Mike’s Handyman Service at 204-799-1703. YEAR-ROUND HANDYMAN AT VB - Permanent resident for a variety of jobs- carpentry, cleanup, you name it. The Reliable Handyman. Ph. 204-475-6216 bill.hurtig@hotmail.com BIKES WANTED - Has the spark that once drew you to that old beach bike fizzled? Have old tires, frames and parts become eyesores or clutter in sheds or backyards? If so, please don’t let them rust away or meet their end at the dump, but text 204 963 6659 for free removal to a better place. Open 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays.

Welcome back everyone – for another great summer! 4 Evergreen ....................$25,900 Special-includes clearing & driveway 6 Evergreen ....................$25,900 Special-includes clearing & driveway 29 Evergreen..................$29,900 Special-includes clearing & driveway 23 Lakewood .................$29,900 Special-includes clearing & driveway Solds in Victoria Beach 2018 Victoria Beach Non-Restricted Area 57 Bayview Lakefront 10 David Rd REDUCED ..$129,500 214 5th Ave 60 Hampton Lakeview .... $219,900 32 Ateah Rd 2 Irving Dr ....................$219,900 1 Elm Ave 66 PTH 59 Hwy ..............$59,900 10 Elm Ave 6 Eastshore Rd 21 Irving Dr Lots , Land & Acreage 4 Ateah Rd ......................$41,900 38 Wabanong Blvd. 15 Mike Bay....................$29,900 78 Gibson Dr 62 Hampton Rd .............$19,999

Victoria Beach Restricted Area 221 6th Ave .................... $224,900 304 8th Ave REDUCED .... $239,000 14 Ajax Pl ........................ $119,900 64 Gibson Dr. ................. $189,900 204 5th Ave .................. $274,900 201 5th Ave ................... $189,900 211 1st Ave ................... $249,900

WE APPRECIATE YOUR BUSINESS! 204-756-3749 ateahrealty.com Come & enjoy paradise at VB! 39004 Hillside Beach Rd

VB PEDALGOGY COMMUNITY BIKE SHOP - Fix your own bike, build a ‘new’ one for yourself or a ‘re-cycle’ for the community. No experience required! Lessons, access to tools and parts all pay as you can; sweat-equity an option as no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Open 11a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays (text) 204 963 6659 located at 326 8th Ave. Sun Country Arts, Crafts and Collectibles Sale, Senior Scene, Saturday, July 21, 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Sale will feature many talented artisans including fabric artists, jewelry, wooden puzzles, stained glass, a sketch artist, painters, pottery, photography, clothing, gourmet foods, baking and more. For more information please contact Barb Batulla (204) 794-7627 or barbdoug@mymts.net LOT FOR SALE: #9 Beech Cres. (off Bayview) restricted area. 75’ x 115’ has hydro & water access. Private sale. Fairly priced at $49,900. Ph: 204-981-3755

NEW VB Club Event!

Movie Nights Community Beach Picnic 6:00pm Tuesday & Thursday The idea is simple: come one, come all for a community beach picnic on Club House Beach in front of the VB Club House Bring your own meals, plates, cutlery, drinks, lawn chairs, family, bug spray, towels, and sport equipment to share if you would like with all your new friends. Some families might have children attending the movie and some just want to socialize.

All are welcome!

Come for the concept, stay for the conversation. When your enjoyment is over, please remove all your trash and keep the beach clean for all of us to enjoy.

Rural Municipality of Victoria Beach Reeve: Brian Hodgson Councillors: Kathy McKibbin, Linda McMillan, Penny McMorris, Gordon Buchanan Address: 705-1661 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 Operations Manager: Ken Lucko 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

Victoria Beach HERALD

Art Thursdays

If you would like to attend one of the classes listed below, please contact the artist. This will give the artists enough time to purchase supplies for the students. Classes with a minimum attendance will run only if the minimum is met. Last year the clubhouse was buzzing with creative artistic energy. All ages and skill levels are welcome to attend. If you don’t have a club membership a $5 day pass can be purchased at the door. Each Thursday there will be several artists all teaching at the same time. Please stop by and check it out. Any Artist/Craftsperson who would like to teach a skill are encouraged! Email me at artthursday@shaw.ca to discuss your ideas to teach. You don’t have to be a professional artist to teach a class. Here is a list of all of the artists confirmed so far for this year. Please contact each artist directly to attend their class. Some classes are full and have a waiting list. I will keep updating on the Victoria Beach Club facebook group as new artists sign up to teach. Barbara Pritchard Class Roster: 1. Painting with Nancy-Lou Ateah (Contact via Facebook) - Teaching each of the 6 weeks. 2. Moccasin Making- Ashleigh Wheatley awheatley1985@gmail.com Teaching all 6 weeks 3. Cooking -with Sophie Saboureau (contact via Facebook) - Students are to supply their own ingredients (6 Weeks) 4. Fused Glass- Laura Hilland jahla@mymts.net *Drop inns welcome (6 Weeks) 5. Felting (July 12TH AND 19TH) – (Contact on Facebook) Melissa Jane Tichborne melissatichborne@gmail.com 6. Painting (July12th, 26th Aug 2nd and 9th) Cori Jaye www.corijjaye.com 7. Knitting- TBA 8. Clay hand building jan.keating@mac.com *Waiting list 9. Blue Jean bleach drawing artthursday@shaw.ca 10. Fancy summer teas TBA Lucia Heffelfinger Orser artthursday@shaw.ca 11. New artists- Anyone with a fun creative idea – TBA

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Victoria Beach HERALD

Welcome Back Cottagers!!

We are looking forward to Summer 2018 just as much as you are!

We are here when you need us!! --Located across from South Beach Casino--

BON GROCERY STORE Wavers Gas Bar

– Open 7 Days a week

6am - Midnight

204-766-2233

Propane! Fishing License! Live Bait! Open 7 days a week Mon – Tues 11am to 9pm Wed – Sunday 11am to 10pm 2 Great Pizza’s – 1 Great Price!! Call in your order on the way to the Beach!

204-766-2244

Weekly Flyer Specials! Summer BBQ Special! Weekly In Store Deals! Open 7 Days a Week Mon – Wed 9am to 8pm Thurs – Sat 9am to 9pm Sunday and Holiday Hours 10 am to 6 pm

204-766-7080

BON PHARMACY Open Monday to Friday 9am- 6pm We are here for all your Pharmacy needs. Stop in and See Us!

We accept drug plans and out-of-town prescriptions!

204-766-2336

BON MEDICAL CLINIC – Now Accepting new patients! Walk ins Welcome !! Monday to Friday - 204-766-7010