June 27 2014

89th year • Issue No. 2

A non-profit service of the Victoria Beach Club

Friday, June 27, 2014

Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow!!

Not that we need a reminder of the winter past, but this view of the VB Clubhouse taken on March 7th is one that most, if any, Herald readers will have never seen before. In the inset, the snow along the sides was so high it came to the top of the windows. Brrrr.

victoria beach club special activities 2014

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VB Fireworks Tues., July 1 10:45pm Clubhouse Beach Rogers Rookie Wed July 2 1-3 PM Tennis Courts Tournament

Rob Hester John Guest, Tennis MB, VB Tennis Staff

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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. 1:30-2:30 pm Rec. Assistants (Ages 7-12) Wed. 10:00 am-noon Rec. Assistants Mon. 6:50 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.

Mon. Wed.

All Day 10:00 am-noon 10:45 pm 1:00-3:00 pm 1:30-3:00 pm 1:00-3:00 pm 3:00-5:00 pm 10:30 am-noon 2:00 pm 9:00 pm 10:00 am-noon 1:00 pm 1:00-3:00 pm 1:00-3:00 pm 7:00 pm 10:00 am-noon All Day 9:00 pm All Day

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

(Head Assistant)

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MOVIE

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BOARD

PAST PRESIDENT Melanie Charbonneau 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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OFFICERS

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

Victoria Beach HERALD

President’s Message This week should also mark the end of school and the official start of family and friend time at Victoria Beach. I hope the weather will cooperate and that dragonflies will be out in full force to control the mosquito population – mosquitoes love me so if all else fails, come stand next to me and you will be safe!

As mentioned last week, we have had some changes to the VBCC Board with the addition of Suzy Hester as Vice President and Leslie Sarchuk as Member at Large. Leslie and Suzy join Cathy Finnbogason (Treasurer), Wendy Derksen (Secretary), Maureen Neuendorff (Past President), and me as the President. Leaving the Board are Melanie Charbonneau (Past President) and Brenda Vielhaber (Member at Large) who have given a lot of their time and energy while on the Board over the past few years. We want to thank Melanie and Brenda for their years of service and I know they will find other ways to help as they step away from Board duties.

Since it is membership weekend, please keep an eye out for our volunteer canvassers who will be going door to door this Saturday and Sunday. Remember, your memberships help support all the events and activities throughout the summer and often helps provide local kids with their first jobs as Rec Assistants, Tennis Attendants, Librarians, or Swim Instructors.

Don’t forget to come and enjoy the Canada Day fireworks on July 1st as we try and kick the summer off with a BANG!! I am sure Rob Hester has once again organized a great show that kids and adults will enjoy.

See you around the Avenues, Anil Kaul

Council News

With the July long weekend now upon us, we can officially say summer has begun. Let’s hope that the weather, waves and insect of the week are all favourable and tolerable for our Municipality and our residents.

Kevin and Sandra Ateah have been working hard over the past few months organizing the stickers, the staff and the stalls available at the VB Parking Lot. Please affix your non-transferable vehicle sticker to the inside of the driver’s side window of your vehicle or to the side bottom left corner of your front window. These stickers are easily affixed and easily removed at the end of the season, leaving no residue on your window.

The Information Office welcomes Bev Urschatz back to her post and please stop by to say hello to Kiera Garagan when she is on duty, directing individuals and providing VB information to those needing to drive into the Restricted Area.

Karl Hutchison and his crew have done an excellent job getting the VB Golf Course into great shape. The Golf Course Clubhouse has been safely levelled and new beams put into place to ensure that the building remains steady and solid for years to come. A new shed will soon be constructed to accommodate the need for more golf cart storage lockers, a new putting area has been designed and the driving cage has been moved to a different nearby location.

The Traverse Bay Nuisance Grounds on Highway 11 have new hours effective May 1,

2014 and they are now open every day of the week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. New tipping fees may apply to certain refuse so please check as you go through the gate to dispose of your items.

Many thanks to the Doctors Committee for arranging physician coverage for 6 or 7 weeks this summer. This committee worked very hard trying to secure physicians for the season.

Special thanks to Candace Bishoff, Bruce Morrison, Kathy Brydon and Garret Surcon for their efforts over the past several months. Kathy and Garret volunteered to stay on the Committee moving forward.

Council is also moving forward with the Shoreline Management Plan with Baird Engineering and we hope to have plans in place in the next few months. We are also moving forward on a new Public Works Building to replace the existing building in the Public Works yard. Further information on both of these initiatives will be forthcoming as the summer progresses.

Our E-Waste and Household Hazardous Waste Recycling Event will be held on Friday, August 1 from noon until 6 p.m. and Saturday, August 2 from noon until 5 p.m. at the Public Works Yard.

I am working on getting posters up outlining what can and cannot be recycled at this event.

The RM reminds you that the election for our municipal Council is coming up this summer.

The Advance Poll is on Tuesday, July 15 from 8 CONTINUED on PAGE 5

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Rural Municipality of Victoria Beach Reeve: Tom Farrell Councillors: Karin Boyd, Kathy McKibbin, Penny McMorris, Bruce Morrison CAO: Shelley Jensen, 303-960 Portage Ave, Winnipeg Phone: 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

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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a.m. to 8 p.m. at the RM Office in Winnipeg, 303-960 Portage Avenue and at the East Beaches Seniors Scene, #3 Ateah Road.

The election is on Friday, July 25th and polling stations are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the RM Office in Winnipeg, at the VB Clubhouse on Pier Road/Sunset Boulevard and at the East Beaches Senior Scene. Mail-In Ballots are an option but you must contact the RM Office at vicbeach@mymts.com or by calling 1-204-774-4263 for further information. It is important that those who are eligible to vote take the time to do so in the upcoming election.

Summer Council Meetings are Tuesday, July 8 at 1 p.m. at the RM Office in Winnipeg and on Tuesday, July 22 at 7 p.m. at the East Beaches Seniors Scene. For further information and updates please visit our website regularly at www.rmofvictoriabeach.ca .

Penny McMorris, Councillor

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.

D’Aoust Window & Door Ltd. Sells and Installs PVC Windows and Doors For a Free Estimate Call Dan D’Aoust at 204-479-5263 or email sddaoust@shaw.ca

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VB Tennis Staff 2014 Name: Sam Brownell School: St. Paul's High School Favourite tennis player: Milos Raonic Favourite movie: Shawshank Redemption Favourite book: Harry Potter Favourite band: Childish Gambino What you will be doing 10 years from now: Working as a Financial Planner If you could travel anywhere, where would you go: Europe Name: Julia Lucht School: St. Johns Ravenscourt School Favourite tennis player: Serena Williams Favourite movie: The Other Woman Favourite book: Hunger Games Favourite band: Coldplay 10 years from now: I'm still not sure what I want to be when I grow up. But I would want to be a doctor, or someone in the medical field.

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go: Australia If you can tell us something interesting about yourself: I like to draw, my favorite food is pasta, and I always prefer card games over board games.

Name: John Guest. (Head Tennis) School: Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba.

Favorite tennis player: Roger Federer.

Favorite movie: Anchorman.

Favorite book: The Kite Runner.

Favorite band: Top 3 would be Drake, Childish Bambino and Classified.

In 10 Years: To move somewhere that doesn't have the extremely cold winters we experience here in Winnipeg.

If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: Rome, Italy.

If you can tell us something interesting about yourself: Over the years I have developed an amazing ability to avoid eating vegetables.

Name: Ben "Charbs" Charbonneau School: Vincent Massey Collegiate Favourite Player: Nadal Favourite Movie: Stepbrothers Favourite Book: Walter the Farting Dog (I was 10 yrs. old at the time) Favourite Band: Imagine Dragons In 10 Years: working and living in the United States Travel anywhere: Hawaii If you can tell us something interesting about yourself: Played for Vincent Massey JV Football this past year. We went undefeated and won the championship beating St. Paul's in a close final at IG Field.

Name: Sophia Buller-Courage School: Balmoral Hall Favourite tennis player: Maria Sherapova Favourite movie: Spirited Away Favourite book: Sabriel by Garth Nix Favourite band: The Strokes What I'll be doing 10 years from now: Playing guitar, reading fantasy and watching anime.

(Possibly employed.)

If I could travel anywhere, I would go to: New Zealand Something interesting about me: Lover of dark chocolate and accents

Victoria Beach HERALD

Canadian Legend Trooper

June 27, 2014

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Joins 10 Amazing Performers at the 8th Annual Summer Winds Family Music Festival

Friday, July 18th & Saturday, July 19th

Get ready to “Raise A Little Hell” and much-needed funds for the Victoria Beach Community Centre as fans take to the Victoria Beach Sports Field on Hwy. 59 for one of Manitoba’s best outdoor music festivals.

“We’ll be welcoming Juno award winner Trooper, one of Canada’s top-selling and most-loved bands, and bringing back some of our festival favourites,” says talent coordinator and volunteer Michelle Carlson. “It’s a great value as the tickets are the same affordable price, while the performer lineup just keeps getting better.”

Joining Trooper is the Neil Young tribute band The Neil Young’uns and reggae artist Luciano, along with local favourites the Buster McCoy Band, The Crooked Fifth, Dylan and Jessie Thomas and Emily Green. The Beatles tribute band Rubber Soul, Brandon’s pop/rock stars Until Red, the just-gotta-dance sounds of The Lucky Stones, as well as mash-up masters The Blackout City Kids complete this unforgettable summer dance party.

NEW for 2014: buy your adult tickets online at summerwindsfest. com (for pick up on event day with photo ID of the credit cardholder; per-ticket fee applies).

Advanced tickets are on sale now! Advance Weekend or Saturday Adult Tickets are just $40 each ($50 after July 7). Friday-

VB Ladies Open Golf Tournament Wed., July 30, 2014 Golf Fore The Cure LIZ FOSTER

ELECT FOR COUNCILLOR EXPERIENCE:

To keep VB as the treasured community we all love at the lowest possible cost to the taxpayer.

The annual Ladies Golf Tournament is coming again, and sign up starts July 1st at the VB Golf course. There will be two morning draws, 8:30 and 11:30, so get your group together for a day of fun and golf.

The registration fee is $14.00 (plus green fees for non-members) of which a minimum of $3.00 goes to Breast Cancer Research in Manitoba.

Prize donations will be appreciated and you can drop them off at the golf club.

A convenor is need for 2015, if you can take over this task please contact Nadine Parsley 204-756-3403.

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Member and chair of multiple boards Chaired the Employment insurance Appeals Board (Previous 5 years) Served on the Victoria Beach School Tax Committee Made presentation to the Standing Committee on Amalgamation

GOALS:

only Adult Tickets are $25 each. Be sure to bring the whole family as you can get one free Children’s Ticket (regular price $5 - age 15 & under) with the purchase of one Adult Ticket.

Get your tickets at the following eastern beaches and Winnipeg area businesses: Victoria Beach General Store, Victoria Beach Post Office, Victoria Beach Parking Lot, Traverse Bay Corner, Grand Marais Village Store, Saffies General Store, the Moonlight Inn, The Hillside Hub, Carol’s on Leon, and, in Winnipeg, Peepers Swim Wear on Corydon Avenue or Edmond Financial Group on Academy Road.

Festival organizer Glenn Halgren says: “It just gets better every year because our faithful fans buy tickets, amazing performers come together from near and far, and our volunteers and community partners support the festival. They are the spirit of and the power behind the Summer Winds Family Music Festival, and the reason we have raised more than $200,000 for the new Victoria Beach Community Centre.”

So don’t forget to tell your family and friends to join you for this long-awaited and much-deserved weekend of summer festival fun. Go online at summerwindsfest.com or like us on Facebook today to get started on your exciting festival experience, join the party as a volunteer, or become a much-needed sponsor!

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Special Events News

We are your new volunteer Special Events Coordinators for this summer—Shauna Filuk & Jill Kirbyson. We are excited for the start of summer and to get the activities going. The last weekend in June is a big one for the Membership Coordinators – Lise Simonsen, Anita Gubbels, and Pam Beazley. Thanks for all of your hard work! Swim registration is also on this same weekend on Sunday June 29th. Thanks to Andrea O’Connor & Tamara Roehr for setting this up for all our swimmers. Our first fun event is organized once again by Rob Hester. Come see the Fireworks at 10:45pm on Tuesday July 1st. Should be a great display as usual!

We also have a few event coordinators who are stepping down after their events this summer. If you would like to contribute to the community by running one of our fabulous events, please contact the current coordinator or one of us. It would be great to shadow the current coordinators during their event so the transition goes as smoothly as possible. Thank you to the following volunteers: Joanne Gibson & Deb Covernton – Flea Market Jona & Brent Green – Fishing Derby Nadine Parsley – Ladies’ Golf Tournament One last item - we are not sure if a Slo-Pitch Tournament will happen this summer as we are in need of someone to run this event. Please let us know if you are interested and we can try to find a free day on the summer schedule.

See you at the events!

Shauna Filuk – 204.756.6642; cell – 204-941-0077 Jill Kirbyson – 204.756.2879; cell – 403-807-1784

Victoria Beach HERALD

Tennis Courts News Hello all, Hope you are as excited as I am for the much anticipated tennis season we have ahead of us. Whether you’ve been honing your skills all winter, or have just finished dusting off your racket, I’m sure there are many of you eager to get on the courts.

Due to the popularity from last summer, I thought I would give everyone a refresher on the rules of GVS. I also would like to add that GVS is for all skill levels and encourage everyone to come out! 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. I know this is a detailed explanation that may be hard to visualize, but by coming out and observing what’s going on, you’ll pick it up easily. See you on the Courts!

John Guest Head Court Attendant

Duplicate Bridge Duplicate Bridge for the 2014 season will be on Monday evenings at the Clubhouse. Please arrive by 6:20 for a 6:30 start. Bring a partner; or, if you need a partner, call Bob or Gale at 204-756-8236.

Victoria Beach HERALD

June 27, 2014

Victoria Beach Swimming Lessons Schedule

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*Subject to change

Victoria Beach Community Church After a long, cold winter, it is so great to be back at the beach.

With activities started or starting, another VB summer is here. The summer Church services start on July 6 with Reverend Hugo Unrah as minister. July 13 will be Alex Cross, and Reverend Robert Campbell on the 20th. The last Sunday in July, the 27th,

we will have Lt. Cols. Cathy & Ray Harris. We hope you will come and join us. As usual, at our first service, we serve cake and beverages and enjoy our friends back from near and far.

A lot of people ask us – what is the money from the collection use for? Well- after expenses we give it to charities and organizations such as: Union

Gospel Mission, Faith Bible Camp, Agape Table, Salvation Army Youth Programs, Samaritans Purse (Canada), St. Matthews Maryland Community Ministry, Mully Children’s Foundation, Teen Challenge-Central Canada, Wings of Power Breakfast Program (Pine Falls).

It changes from time to time,

depending on needs.

We are very proud of what the people of Victoria Beach Community Church have contributed over the years.

Please come and join on July 6th – we’d love to see you there.

We are at 8th Avenue and Pine Road.

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Tennis Drills For ADULTS with

Tennis Manitoba Wednesday July 2 Free 11:00-12:00 Maximum 8 students per session Students will be grouped by level

First come first served sign up at tennis kiosk

Girls' Tennis Day With

Robert Kennedy

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Friday, July 4 1:30-3:00 Tennis, games, friends and fun …for girls 5-12 Sign up at the tennis kiosk starting June 27!

(limit 50 girls)

see next week's Herald for more details

Scott Thain

Victoria Beach HERALD

June 27, 2014

VB Swim Program 2014

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Private and semi-private lessons for Red Cross Swim Kids Level Sea Otter to Level 10 will also be available upon request, time permitting.

Lessons are ½ hour. The fee for private lessons is $55.00 per week and for semi-private lessons (maximum two students at the same level), $40.00 per student per week. We will make every effort to accommodate your request, but there are no guarantees.

Red Cross Swim Preschool Programs: Sea Otter, Salamander, Sunfish, Crocodile & Whale This program is for children 3-6 years of age.

Lessons are designed to be fun, using lots of songs, games, and themes. Basic swimming skills and age-specific water safety are taught.

Red Cross Swim Kids Programs This program is for children 5 years of age and older. It is a 10-level program designed to help swimmers develop the five main swimming strokes—front crawl, back crawl, elementary back stroke, breast stroke, and sidestroke—which supports learning how to be safe in, on, and around the water. The program also increases fitness and endurance through enjoyable activities.

Lifesaving Society Programs Bronze Star - This award is the pre-Bronze Medallion training standard and excellent preparation for success in Bronze Medallion.

Candidates develop problem solving and decision making skills as individuals and with partners. This course includes CPR level A. *Canadian Swim Patrol is recommended, but not required.

Bronze Medallion - This course teaches an understanding of lifesaving principles embodied in the four components of water rescue education (judgment, knowledge, skills and fitness) in preparation for challenging rescues of increased risk and complexity.

This course includes CPR Level A. *To register for this course you must have your Bronze Star AND/OR be 13 years old by the last day of the course.

Bronze Cross - This course is designed for lifesavers who want the challenge of more advanced lifesaving training, including an introduction into safety supervision in aquatic facilities. Bronze Cross is a prerequisite award for most advanced training programs.

This course includes CPR level C. *To register for this course you must have your Bronze Medallion.

Fees and Session Dates for the 2014 Season Standard Group Lessons for Level Sea Otter to Level 10 -two, three-week sessions at a fee of $25.00 per session; lessons are ½ hour -Students may be registered for both sessions on registration day.

-To register for any lessons, swimmers must be at least 3 years old .

-For Levels 1-10, students must be at least 5 years old * no exceptions

Lifesaving Society Programs Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross, in one six week session from June 30th – Aug 8th.

Lesson length varies from ½ hour for Bronze Star, to 1 hour for Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross.

The fees are as follows: Bronze Star - $75.00 Bronze Medallion & Bronze Cross - $150.00.

Bronze-level lifesaving classes may have additional fees of between $10 and $50, depending on level and need for textbooks. These fees will be paid directly to instructors when due.

In an effort to reduce the chaos of Registration Day, please note the following procedure: To start, you should bring/knowyour copy of VB Club membership form (memberships available on-site; wristbands will NOT be accepted as proof of VB Club membership) medical insurance numbers for each registrant cash or chequebook relevant medical conditions of each registrant (asthma, allergies, etc) expected date of arrival/departure (see below) your own pen or pencil (highly recommended) STEP 1/AREA 1 – Choose Your Classes Pick up a registration form and a swim program policy statement from the first table as you enter, or from an instructor outside if you arrive early.

Check out the big program schedule poster to find your preferred classes and see how classes are filling up.

Please read the policy document THOROUGHLY, then complete and sign your registration form.

STEP 2/AREA 2 – Buy a membership, if you haven’t already got one.

STEP 3/AREA 3 – Get Signed Up -There will be several lines in this area, each ending in an instructor, who will assign students to classes. Just pick the shortest line and keep an eye on the master list of classes as spots are filled in.

STEP 4/AREA 4 –Payment/Fee Calculation Pay by cash or cheque (payable to the Victoria Beach Club).

If possible, please use line-up time to complete your cheques.

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*As usual, we will do our best to have the various areas well labeled, but we rely on our experienced VBers to help anyone looking overwhelmed. Thank you in advance. *Please note that persons in default of payment from last year will not be allowed to register this year until their accounts are cleared by cash payment. *Again, we are asking you to “know” your expected date of departure. Too often we have found that suddenly a child will greet the instructor with “Today is my last day!” Of course the instructor, not having known this, has not prepared a progress report, and is unable to complete one while teaching that day’s lesson. We hope to eliminate this problem by asking for this date in advance. The date is not intended to be binding. You are free to change your mind, though we will still require two or three days’ notice if you decide to leave earlier than your stated date. *If you cannot attend Registration Day, our Head Swim Instructor, Kristin Vielhaber, will be available for swimming registrations and the purchase of VB Club Memberships daily at the Swim Dock from 9:30-11:00 am (at the Clubhouse if it is raining). The above fees apply. The base rate for Red Cross Swim Kids is $25.00 for three weeks or any part thereof. Please ensure that you have your copy of the VB Club membership form, medical insurance numbers and either cash or cheque payment. *Looking forward to seeing you on Swim Registration Day, Sunday, June 29th from 10am – 12pm @ the Clubhouse.

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Victoria Beach Club Raffle

Saturday, August 2 10:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

The annual raffle, in support of the Victoria Beach Club, will be held on the August long weekend in the Village Green (across from the Bakery). Money raised from the raffle will support recreational activities provided by the VB Club. Please help us make the raffle another success this year!

Donations (by businesses, families, individuals, or groups) of new items/gift certificates would be most appreciated!

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

All donations will be acknowledged.

Please give us a call if you have a donation for the raffle and we will be happy to arrange pick up/drop off.

Many thanks!

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60 years of tradition with Victoria Beach Calling it a momentous year would not be an over-statement. The year was 1954, only 60 years ago.

It was the year the first gravel road was being pushed through to Victoria Beach that would spell the end of the train that had brought people to the beach since 1916. It was also the year when residents at Victoria Beach would be flipping a switch to turn on a light bulb for the first time instead of striking a match to fire up a coal oil lantern.

It was also the inaugural year of Faith Bible Camp. Then FBC was located on the east shore of Elk Island near the south end where the sand cliffs begin. Today its home address is 33 Olafson Blvd. in Sandy Bay.

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The original FBC campsite had a wondrous view of the hot summer sun rising over Devil’s Island and was full of birch groves in the front with a pine forest in behind. There was a beautiful white sand beach, a large green space for sports and games that was encircled eventually by camper cabins, a dining hall and kitchen, and of course a chapel. The first stove was woodburning, the refrigerator for years was an icehouse dug into the ground and filled each winter with blocks of ice cut from the lake and insulated by straw. “Outdoor plumbing” was the order of the day. For years the campers were boated across the lake from the end of 504 on the Pelican, a WWII landing craft-like boat that would run up onto the beach and then drop its bow.

From the first year until 1970 when all the buildings were skidded over the ice to the new location, thousands of boys and girls enjoyed a week or two at FBC. Since the early 70s and through to today 500-600 campers, annually served by another 150 volunteer staff, enjoy the sun, sand and warm water of Victoria Beach. Along with swimming and boating sports, an all-volunteer staff motivated to serve and make a difference, lead crafts, sports, games and chapel times.

The Winnipeg Free Press interviewed one of those volunteers, Murray Taylor, President and CEO of Investors Group, who moved from being a camper, to cabin counselor, to camp director and finally to the FBC General Director for 6 years. He was asked, “What or who would you say had the greatest influence on your leadership style?” He replied it was at FBC that he learned “you must show people due respect and you need to capture their passion to be able to motivate them.” The “who” was a man CONTINUED NEXT PAGE

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named Geri Thomas. Murray characterized him as a man with “incredible passion… whose leadership style had a profound influence on me.”

Geri Thomas, who as a boy in the 1920s delivered milk to VB cottagers, was the vision and passion behind FBC. He returned from WWII severely injured and minus one leg. The things taught to him as a youngster from the Bible, and especially about the Lord Jesus Christ, he personally decided to make his own in 1951. He, along with his wife Dolly, wanted all people but especially children to hear the good news that he had just come to trust as true. His vision was put into action by people from eight Manitoba churches. It remains owned and operated by these same kinds of churches including the Wayside Gospel Chapel, Grand Marais.

Of interest might be the fact that Peter Paulson, who was born

and raised at VB and who served on council, was not only the building supervisor and treasurer for many years but is credited with giving camp the name that describes what is at the heart of FBC. The message at camp remains one focused on faith in Jesus Christ according to what the Bible teaches. There are literally thousands who credit their experience at Faith Bible Camp as changing their lives.

The FBC program is intentionally biblical, relational, affordable and FUN for campers of all ages from 8 to 80+: camps for children, teens & young adults, along with families & those 50+.

We would love for all VB and area residents to join us for an Open House, Saturday, June 28th from 1-4 pm that celebrates our 60 year history at Victoria Beach. There will be a short presentation to the RMVB and Einfelds Bakery at 4 pm.

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Hi everyone. Aerobics will start on Wednesday, July 2. Aerobics will be at the usual time (10:00 - 11:00) on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at the Clubhouse. Julie will be your instructor for the first 2 weeks of July. She will be doing a total body conditioning class. Please remember to bring your tubing band as you will need it. Remember your wristband as well. I need more instructors for the future. The pay is $40 per class. You must be a certified instructor. Call Maria at 204-256-0667 if you are interested. You always feel better after a good walk or a workout. Have a great summer.

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ADVANCED JUNIOR TENNIS CAMP

YOUTH TENNIS LESSONS Tennis lessons for 7-9 year olds, Tuesday July 1, 3-4pm. Maximum 12 students/session, two instructors. 6:1 student teacher ratio. $10.00 per lesson.

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Tennis lessons for 10-12 year olds,

Five days, three hours per day of intense tennis instruction. Two hours per day of oncourt instruction, plus one hour of dry land strength and agility training mixed in with instruction on strategy, nutrition, sports psychology. Maximum eight students, two instructors, for a four-to-one teaching ratio.

Tuesday July 1, 2-3pm and Thursday July 3, 2-3pm. Maximum 12 students/session, two instructors. 6:1 student teacher ratio. $10.00 per lesson.

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Thursday July 3, 3-4:30pm. Maximum 12 students, two instructors. 6:1 student teacher ratio. $15.00 per lesson.

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with Stephen Dubienski and Mike Lodewyks Stephen Dubienski. Tennis Manitoba youth coach, Masters in Sports Psychology, Open level tennis player.

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Feeling badly not to have much product to sell this early in the season, they brought along their guitar to entertain, and some skirts imported from India to make their space more enticing.

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We will be working hard to have more spaces rented starting next Saturday. Rental fees go to the Victoria Beach Sports facility on Highway 59 just before the gates of Victoria Beach. Readily accessible by bike, wagon, or automobile, this is one more opportunity to get new and fresh items close to your front doorstep.

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Yacht Club News

We are almost there! For me July always heralds the official start of summer, it’s when V.B. really starts to get into full swing; beach days, golf and tennis, all of the great activities and community events we all look forward to, oh yeah and sailing! In July the water is warming up and the wind always seems to be just right.

That means we will be out on the water, -- will you? Here’s how: CanSail sailing schools will run weekly beginning July 14th for four consecutive weeks. Our experienced instructors are Sail Manitoba certified and love to make sailing fun. Spots are limited and are on a first come first served basis so book your or your child’s spot now. Register online by following the link at http:// www.vbyc.ca More information is on our website or you can email: vbycsailinglessons@gmail.com or phone Ryan Van Berkel: 204291-1775 The Red Eye Regatta kicks off the sailing season June 28th and 29th, club races are held every weekend after until Labour Day, skippers meetings are @10am. Sailors are always looking for crew, no experience necessary come down to the club and we will find a spot for you, what an exciting way to spend your weekends!

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Junior Racing will be held every Saturday and Sunday beginning July 6th; young sailors keen to polish your skills can come out and sail on a racecourse supervised by a trained instructor. Meet at the club @9am, some dates are subject to change so text/call Ryan to make sure it is on: 204-291-1775.

Local windsurf prodigy, and Sail Manitoba certified instructor Andreas Sudermann will be conducting windsurfing lessons all summer from the VBYC, he has all the gear and enthusiasm you need to get you on the board and having a blast. Text 613-7960891 or email to andreassudermann@hotmail.com to book a lesson.

For memberships and all other information, visit our website: www.vbyc.ca. If you don’t own a boat, no problem. Members have full access to club boats when not in use for sailing schools.

If your child has attended sailing schools in the past they are welcome to come out for Junior Racing, we will supply the boat.

We at the club sincerely look forward to another great summer at V.B. and welcome you to come by the club to see for yourself what its all about.

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Hours are Tuesday to Saturday 9:30am to 11:30am and Monday to Sunday 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The first clinic is Sunday, June 29th in the evening.

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Why this is the best year for you to take up tennis

If you’ve ever thought about playing tennis or seriously want to improve your game, this is the year to do it. We have it all here at VB. One of the biggest hurdles to playing tennis is that you need someone to play. You have to arrange games, rearrange your schedule, phone people, and then worry whether you’re good enough to play/ask this person. You might be asking yourself, “Why do I need all this aggravation and on my holidays yet?” At VB tennis we have the solution. This year you can play tennis six times a week without ever having to arrange a game or make a phone call. Just show up … Mondays and Fridays for adult round robins, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and now Saturdays, for GVS, or come out on Fridays for something new, adult tennis drills. How easy is that? No need to plan, just show up. This is how you will meet new players with the same passion, or hesitancy, for tennis as you. This is where friendships will be formed and alliances made. A new acquaintance, a new hitting partner, a new doubles group. No pressure, no expectations, no commitment, only fun.

For those who have been bitten by the tennis bug, one of the endless goals is to get better, much better. To hit the ball harder, to have more control, to be more consistent, to be better than your spouse so they will stop giving advice, or to beat that know-it-all in the next tournament.

Again, we have the solution. We are so fortunate to have a variety of excellent instructors to take your game to the next level.

The always upbeat Robert Kennedy will be offering lessons on Mondays. Robert has lessons for children and adults of all levels and abilities, with small class sizes for personalized instruction.

Once again we will be offering “Hit with a Pro” on Wednesdays.

Each week will feature a different instructor. Geoff Kirbyson and Bill Serbin will both be offering doubles clinics. And returning from their European tour, are George and Kevin Kylar. The Kylars were planning to offer two consecutive Wednesdays of lessons to provide some consistency of instruction but I was just informed that their flight will not be back in time for their July 30 date.

However they will be here on August 6.

New this year, beginning on July 11, is “Adult Tennis Drills”, on Fridays at 1:00. This free one hour adult hitting clinic will enable you to practice and hone your basic tennis strokes. Forehands, backhands, volleys, and smashes will be fed by the court attendants. With only eight people per court play should move

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quickly. To make perfect practice, perfect, I have invited two local pros each week to help guide players in their stroke mechanics. I have asked Geoff Kirbyson, Stephen Dubienski, Mike Lowdeyks, Alex Lesiuk, Bill Serbin and Robert Kennedy to each take two Fridays.

As an added bonus of sorts, if you bring your video capable smart phone or tablet, we will have a court attendant film your strokes during the drills. This will enable you to see what minor adjustments might be needed for you to hit just like Roger or Maria. And you can view it all in the privacy of your own cottage.

If you don’t believe it when the instructor says you are continually making two overhead loops with your racquet before you hit your forehand you can actually see it for yourself. Imagine that! But this comes with a warning; after I saw my strokes on film for the first time, I was depressed for a week. And to make matters worse, why is my tongue always hanging out the side of my mouth?

I can see tennis drills being very popular for all levels of ability.

When it comes to technique we all need pointers or a different point of view, because part of the fun of tennis is trying to get better. Since this will be a free clinic, we will restrict instruction to a limit of 16 participants on two courts. I think this could really be fun for everyone.

So, for these reasons, if you‘re thinking of taking up tennis or want to seriously improve your game, this is the year to do it.

Because at VB, we have it all. But there is still one more reason for you to start playing tennis at VB. By starting now you will have one year more. We all have only so many years to play this wonderful sport and by starting now you will have one more season to enjoy.

See you at the courts.

Bryan and Lisa

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Victoria Beach Club 2014 Membership Drive We would like to welcome everyone to Victoria Beach for another great summer! The Victoria Beach Club has been busy over the winter months organizing another season of fun activities for the whole family. This year, we are pleased to offer seven weeks of programming rather than the regular six! You’ll be able to see the full line-up in the much-anticipated Calendar of Regular and Special Events (printed in a sunny YELLOW this year). It will be available during the V.B. Club Membership Drive taking place on the weekend preceding Canada Day. The Victoria Beach Club, an organization of volunteers, sponsors many of the recreational programs and events held during the summer: The Recreational Programs offered include swimming, tennis and golf lessons, yoga, aerobics, mixed-bridge, movies, arts and crafts for children, supervised hikes and bicycle rides, teen-nights and family recreation night—just to name a few.

Some of the Special Events include: sports day, beach events, the sandcastle building contest, the cross-country run, the masquerade, the dog show, open swims, and tournaments for tennis, soccer, and volleyball.

The Club is responsible for the publication of the Herald, the maintenance of the swimming dock, the clubhouse and the tennis courts, as well as the salaries of the recreation director, the recreation and tennis court assistants, the librarians and certified swim instructors.

A major source of revenue to provide all these programs and services is through the sale of memberships and club donations.

We need your support to continue the traditions that have made Victoria Beach so special.

Please support the V.B. Club by buying one or more memberships for your family and any visitors you may expect. To help the Club out even more, in addition to buying your membership, you can make a tax-deductible donation to the Club (canvassers will provide a tax-receipt for donations of $20 and over). Should you not need a membership, perhaps you could still consider making a donation to the Club, to help maintain the cherished traditions of V.B. This year memberships will be $50 per family (a great bargain!).

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dependent children. Memberships are non-transferable to other relatives, friends or renters – they can purchase a membership at the V.B. Info Booth (at the Gate), at the library or at the tennis courts. The membership is good for the whole season. There are no drop-in options available.

Several memberships can be sold at the same cottage – one for each family at the cottage. Memberships are sold to cottage owners and renters as well as cottagers in other beach communities. A membership entitles you to voting privileges (1 vote for each $50 membership).

Payment by cheque is preferred. Cheques should be made payable to The Victoria Beach Club.

Please remember that you must wear your wristband to all V.B. Club activities in order to participate in any Club event. Each family member will receive a wristband upon the purchase of a membership. NOTE to Parents—please consider writing your child’s name on the wristband in case it is left behind at an event.

Replacements for lost wristbands are available for $5.00.

If you miss the Membership Drive you can buy your membership at the swimming lesson registration on Sunday, June 29th at the Clubhouse (we will start selling memberships at 9:30 am, which is a half hour before swim registration starts), or throughout the summer at the Library (during regular hours), Tennis Courts and the V.B. Info Booth.

The Membership Drive for the Victoria Beach Club is planned for Saturday, June 28th to Monday, June 30th. Volunteer canvassers will be going door to door to assist you in the purchase of memberships for your family. Canvassers can also take payment for your tennis shoe tags ($15.00 per person). To obtain your shoe tag, you will need to take your membership application receipt to the tennis court.

Volunteers are always needed for Membership Drive! If you would like to be added to our list of canvassers, please let Pam know at 204-756-3682 (V.B.) or 204-488-2309 (Winnipeg).

Canvassing is a great way to get re-acquainted with your beach neighbours after a long winter and it provides such a valuable service to the Club.

V.B. Membership Team: Pamela Beazley, Lise SimonsenSyverson, Anita Gubbels

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“What about that darn school tax?”

Week 2 - A new committee continues

Other concerned cottage owners came forward and not wanting to give up in our quest for fairness another committee was formed in 2011. The committee consisted of Liz Foster, Donna Thain, Cathie and Tom Thorsteinson, Cliff and Linda Fox and Brian Hodgson.

On the advice of several lawyers the committee decided legal action was not feasible. The only other option then is to continue to lobby the government.

The committee had meetings with MACO (Manitoba Association of Cottage Owners) who already had a committee working on this issue. They were working with a group called “Let’s Play Fair”. This group has been vocal, putting up signs and lobbying government to have school tax removed from all property and paid for from general revenues /income tax.

Our VB committee supports the policy of “Let’s Play Fair” but we were focusing on supporting cottage owners who pay the education tax twice, once on their permanent residents and again on their cottage. This culminated in a letter followed by a meeting with Stan Struthers, the finance minister of the current government. We pleaded our case citing all the reasons the school tax on cottages is not fair. We asked for some relief and presented the following recommendation as possible solutions.

1. Phase in a reduction or removal of education taxes from all seasonal residences.

2. Reduce the current portionment from 45% to 15% (on school tax) to reflect the actual usage of cottage properties by seasonal residents. Most seasonal residents spend six weeks to three months at their cottages.

3. Assess all seasonal properties at a fixed flat education tax rate set by the province at $500.00 per year.

4. Allow seasonal residences to receive the $700.00 rebate to help offset the huge burden of education taxes.

5. Allow seasonal property owners an education tax credit against personal provincial income tax.

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6. Allow seasonal property owners to claim education tax against capital gains.

Did anything change. NO Our committee also met with Myrna Dreidger, the finance critic, who advised we need to keep lobbing government.

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VB FLEA MARKET “Reuse, Renew and Recycle” SATURDAY, July 5th – 1–3 pm at the clubhouse

Once again, a great opportunity to help the Victoria Beach

Community Club and to pass on your treasures that are in good condition and that need a new home.

Last year, our Victoria Beach Community raised a record breaking $3320 for our clubhouse and all its diverse programs.

As your flea market conveners this year, we hope that everyone, both new and experienced will again support this important VB Community Club event. We believe that thanks to the ongoing support and encouragement of our wonderful VB community, our 2014 VB Flea market will again be a resounding success.

PLEASE “Come on Down” to help with pricing, sorting, pick ups, set up, etc. between 8 am and10:30 am… the earlier, the better. If you have a pick up truck, please bring a partner or a crew if possible and pick up an assigned route sheet so that we do not miss anyone. Unfortunately last summer, six of our trucks were short crews and our teenage boys, except for the Velestuk boys, must have been sleeping in.

(We know … teenagers need their sleep!) Hopefully a few more teens will join us this year, as it was a little frightening being Home Alone at VB Clubhouse in the early morning hours. Remember to bring work gloves if you are joining a truck crew. We’ll supply the latex gloves for sorting. If you have past flea market experience, please identify yourself and your area of expertise –pick up trucks, antiques, toys, artwork, linens, electrical, sporting goods, furniture, pricing, etc. “ Please put your articles out by 8 am Saturday morning, July 5th. Regretfully articles put out on Friday evening may disappear.

Please note that the Flea Market will only accept small electrical appliances that are in good working order and CSA approved.

Please box your books and label separately for the book sale on Sunday.

The following items will NOT BE PICKED UP: mattresses, sofas, love seats, large appliances, TVs, microwaves, electric fry pans, car seats, bed frames, cribs, toilets, carpets, building supplies, fridges, stoves, washers, dryers, gas BBQs and please … no dirty or broken items and sorry, no clothing! If you have a

questionable treasure, please call us for advice before Saturday.

Finally, we need volunteers to help Lorraine Cook and the Formidable Clean Up Crew as well. Just arrive between 3:00 pm and 4:30 pm on Saturday, July 5th. Any ideas regarding contacts for any charitable organizations interested in picking up our remaining treasures would be greatly appreciated. In the past, we have had no other choice but to send many fine items to the landfill. Volunteers may arrive to help anytime after 7:45 am on Saturday morning and are free to stay as long or as little as you would like.

ALSO: Wear your VBC wristbands and be eligible for special surprises !!!

We look forward to meeting everyone soon. Have a wonderful summer!

See you at The Beach!

Deb Covernton – 756 3505 Joanne Parker–Gibson - 756 3486

Book Sale - Sunday July 6

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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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Hello VB kids!

I am so happy to be back for another great VB Summer and can’t wait to catch up with all you guys! We have lots of cool things planned.

One big change this year is arts & crafts will only be offered on Tuesdays and will now be for all ages. Thanks to Nancy Sarchuk and Lily for helping organize again this year. They have been working hard all winter to plan some really cool, unique stuff.

I am pleased to introduce the 2014 Rec Staff, Brendan Proulx-Head Rec Assistant, Jessie Hoole, Mia Kirbyson, Jenna CechManzek and Elora Adamson. Watch for Rec Staff bio’s in the next couple of weeks.

And the question on everyone’s mindWhat is the color this year for VB staff?

Drum roll please-YELLOW! You won’t lose any of us in a crowd. We should be easy to spot if you ever have any questions about summer activities

The movies this week will be: July 1 Turbo-PG 96 min July 3 Planes-PG 91 min

The bike hike will be to Albert Beach.

A couple friendly reminders about bike hikes: all riders must have helmets, water and wear sunscreen, depending on the destination, money for a snack at Albert Beach, a bathing suit, towel and a snack if they like . We meet at the clubhouse and leave at 10:00 sharp on Wednesdays. We are usually back to the clubhouse by 11:45.

The first craft will be Wind chimes.

See you Monday June 30 at the sports field, I look forward to seeing everyone for another great VB summer Now off to the bakery for a cinnamon bun………

Thanks Bruce Sirrell Rec Director

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Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Casual mixed bridge, you do not need a partner. Friendly play begins at 1:30pm, July 2nd. Please arrive earlier at the VB Clubhouse. We invite you to join us and look forward to seeing you there.

Bev Underhill

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Classifieds Need a handyman? For prompt, courteous and reliable help, call Mike’s Handyman Service at 756-6163 or 799-1703.

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).

Sun Country Arts & Crafts Inc. Arts, Crafts & Collectibles Sale V.B. Senior Scene, Sat. July 12 - 10 am TO 4 pm, Tables/ $ 20 Contact Dale 204-586-0897.

In memoriam Dr. Reg Gallop, a seasonal resident of Sandy Bay for 40 years passed away March 30, 2014.

He so graciously opened his yard and heart to everyone. We’ll miss the conversations, the friendships and dinners, but most of all you.

-Lovingly remembered, sorely missed Linda and Cliff Fox The rate for classified ads is $8.00 for up to 25 words, additional $1.00 for each group of 10 words. Max. size 50 words. Classified ads must be accompanied with payment. Visa, Mastercard, cheque or cash. Drop them into our Herald mailbox at the VB store or email jmeier@highspeedcrow.ca or call 204-467-5836 Monday Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm.

Welcome back everyone – for another great summer!

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Come & enjoy paradise at VB!

“Editor’s Note: Because it is time for the membership drive, we present this piece that is reprinted from the Herald June 38, 2013.”

Top 11 reasons why all adults need a VBC membership:

11. Sitting out on your deck with your morning coffee,

listening to the birds and reading the VBC Herald.

10. Witnessing the sense of accomplishment that

your child or grandchild feels when he/she passes

their next swimming level.

9. Feeling a sense of accomplishment that YOU feel

after winning the slow bike race on sports day!

8. Sitting out in the warm sunshine enjoying a beautiful

VB day while watching your child or grandchild laugh and

play games each week with VBC recreations staff.

7. The compliments you receive from your latest

home décor flea market find.

6. Reading a great summer book that you borrowed

from the VBC library.

5. Feeling completely relaxed and restored after

Yoga in the VBC clubhouse.

4. Feeling rejuvenated and energized after an

aerobics class in the VBC clubhouse.

3. Knowing you have challenged your brain cells

each week at duplicate bridge - also in the VBC clubhouse.

2. Learning a few great tips at a tennis lesson with

Robert Kennedy and then using them to beat

your spouse at tennis on the VBC courts.

1. Being able to reflect on so many wonderful memories that

were made over the years while you, your children or your

grandchildren participated in VBC activities!

Now, I may be no David Lettermen, but have I at least convinced you to buy a membership?

See you on the avenues, Maureen Neuendorff

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Victoria Beach Yacht Club

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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Family-Friendly Event With Bouncing Castle, Face-Painting And Crafts For The Kids.

Saturday, 28th June, 1:00 - 4:30 pm Faith Bible Camp 33 Olafson Blvd, Sandy Bay, Victoria Beach

Visitors can tour the camp and learn about who we are, what we do, and our long history at VB. Visitors can enjoy camp cook-out food throughout the afternoon.

Short program and presentation at 4:00 pm.

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