July 8, 2016

91th year • Issue No. 3

A non-profit service of the Victoria Beach Club

Friday, July 8, 2016

Victoria Beach came alive this past weekend with the 2016 VB Club Membership drive and the annual Canada Day fireworks display. Some folks found time to have fun blowing big bubbles on the beach! Bubbles photo: Nancy Greer.

victoria beach club special activities 2016 activity

DATE TIME LOCATION CONVENOR

Flea Market Flea Market Clean-Up & Charity Drive Beach Events Book Sale

Sat., July 9 Sat., July 9 Sun., July 10 Sun., July 10

12:30-2:30 PM 2:30-5:00 PM 10:30 AM - Noon 1:00-3:00 PM

Clubhouse Clubhouse Clubhouse Clubhouse

Joanne Gibson, Deb Covernton & Lyndsi da Roza Lorraine Cook & Mavis Whicker Peacock Family Budoloski & Poulton families

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Walk for Water 2016 This Victoria Beach and district annual fundraising event in support of the Lake Winnipeg Foundation (LWF) will take place on Sunday, August 7th. Show that you are among the 90% of Manitobans who agree that healthy lakes and rivers are vital to our quality of life by planning to support this year’s Walk. (It’ll be here before you know it!)

The work of the Lake Winnipeg Foundation is all about restoring health to our great lake! This work is comprised of supporting research, promoting stewardship, educating the public, and collaborating with partner organizations -- and the fact that the LWF is guided by an experienced and competent Science Advisory Committee is a huge plus.

Once again, registration will begin at the VB Clubhouse at 9:15 and the Walk will start at 10. There will be 2 routes from which to choose: 2.5 km or 5 km. And, following the Walk there will be treats and a draw

for prizes! How ‘bout that!

Pledge forms are available now at most Victoria Beach locations, at Saffie’s in Albert Beach, and online at lakewinnipegfoundation.org.

Though we encourage everyone to be a participant since it’s an opportunity for fun, fitness and enjoying nature, please know that walking is not the only way you can support this important event.

Instead, you might choose to sign a walker’s pledge form, or you may simply wish to make a donation to the Lake Winnipeg Foundation. (If you choose the latter, please indicate that your donation is being made in conjunction with VB’s Walk for Water.)

For more information, contact Deanne McDonald (204 756 2911 0r deamcd@mymts.net), Sandy McCaig (204 756 8855 or sandy.mccaig@gmail.com) OR Breda Vosters, LWF’s Summer Outreach Coordinator (204 956 0436 or events@ lakewinnipegfoundation.org)

VB Post Office Marks 100 Years in 2017 Next year will mark the 100th anniversary of the Victoria beach Post Office and I would like to commemorate this and celebrate our rich history of amazing quilt makers in the community by making a postage stamp quilt. I am asking everyone interested in donating a 5” square swatch of cotton fabric, of which 1.5 square piece will be used in the quilt and the remainder to go into a book with the name of the donator a history of the fabric swatch, if applicable(i.e.: great grandmas housecoat).

All fabric swatches must be: At least 5” square no larger than 6” square In good condition cotton or cotton/poly blend Pre-washed /colorfast Any color or print Have name and address in Victoria Beach/ email address May include how long been in Victoria Beach Please put swatch and all information in an envelope and drop off at the Victoria Beach Post office(no postage necessary) I can be contacted at craftcabin101@hotmail.com, 204-756-3005 Work, 204-756-2789 home.

Thank you for your consideration, Theresa Niedermayer Victoria Beach Postmaster

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

LIBRARY HOURS:

Mon, Wed. & Fri 10:00 - 11:30 am Pamela Beazley Tues. & Thurs. 10:00 - 11:00 am Julie McPetrie Tuesdays 12:30 - 2:00 pm Rec. Assistants Wed. 10:00 am-Noon (Ages 7-12) Rec. Assistants Mon. 6:30 pm Ken Capelle, Gail & Bob Henderson, Henry Krahn Wed. 1:15 pm Bev Underhill Tues. & Thurs. (see movie times below) Rec. Assistants July 4 - Aug. 12 Safe Swim Team Mon. - Fri. 9:30-10:00 am Lanette Griffith Mon. & Wed. 11:00 am-Noon, 7:00-8:00 pm Tues. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 10:00 am-Noon Sun. Noon-1:00 pm

Youth Tennis Lessons: *Stephen Dubienski Junior Tennis Camp: *Robert Kennedy Adult Tennis Lessons: *Hit with a Pro Adult Tennis Lessons:

Library Assistants

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

TENNIS COURT ACTIVITIES

Recreation Assistants

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

Junior Tennis Nights: Adult Tennis Round Robin: Adult GVS Adult Tennis Drills Family Tennis

Tennis Court Attendants Wed., 11:30 am -12:15 pm and Fri., 12:30 - 1:15 pm (Ages 5-6) Tues. & Thurs. 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm (Ages 7-9) Mon., 12:30 - 1:30 pm & Thurs., 1:00 - 2:00 pm (Ages 10 & over) July 11-14, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Tuesday, August 2, 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Wednesdays 11:00 am - 4:00 pm Wed., July 6 Jared Connell Wed., July 13 Geoff Kirbyson Wed., July 27 Emerson Gusmini Wed., Aug. 3 George Kylar Mon. & Wed. 6:00-7:30 pm (Ages 11-18) Mon. & Fri. (Register) 10:40 - 10:50 am; (Play) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm (ground stroke, volley, smash) Tues., Thurs. & Saturdays 11:00 am - 12:00 Noon Tuesday, July 26 3:00-4:00 pm Tues. & Thurs. 6:15-7:15 pm

VICTORIA BEACH CLUB SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 2016 ACTIVITY

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VB Fireworks VB Membership Blitz Bike Auction Swim Registration Girls’ Tennis Day Tennis Manitoba Day Teen Movie Night Rogers Rookie Tournament Flea Market Flea Market Clean-Up & Charity Drive Beach Events Book Sale Ladies’ Movie Night Gentlemen’s Movie Night Children’s Masquerade 200 Metre Open Swim Sandcastle Building Masters Tennis Tournament Junior Tennis Tournament

Fri., July 1 Fri., Sat., Sun., July 1, 2 & 3 Sat., July 2 Sun., July 3 Tues., July5 Wed., July 6 Wed., July 6 Thurs., July 7 Sat., July 9 Sat., July 9 Sun., July 10 Sun., July 10 Wed., July 13 Fri., July 15 Sat., July 16 Sat., July 16 Sun., July 17 Sat., Sun., July 16 & 17 Wed., Thurs., July 20 & 21

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Best views from Sailboat Beach or Redwing Park Door to Door Police Station Clubhouse Tennis Courts Tennis Courts Clubhouse Tennis Courts Clubhouse Clubhouse Clubhouse Clubhouse Clubhouse Clubhouse Art Vincent Memorial Pier Clubhouse Tennis Courts Tennis Courts

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

Wed., July 20 Fri., July 22 Sat., July 23 Sat., July 23 Sat., July 23 Sun., July 24 Wed., July 27 Wed., July 27 Sat., Sun., Mon., July 30, 31, Aug. 1 Sat., July 30 Sun., July 31 Mon., Aug. 1 Wed., Aug. 3 Wed., Aug. 3 Thurs., Aug. 4 Sat., Aug. 6 Sat., Aug. 6 Sun., Aug. 7 Sun., Aug. 7 Wed., Aug. 10 Fri., Aug. 12 Sat., Aug. 13 Sun., Aug. 14 Sat., Sun., Aug. 13 & 14 Thurs., Aug. 18 Mon., Sept. 12

Rob Hester Monica White, Darcie Reimer, Jen Campbell Stuart McPherson Tamara Roehr & Alice Russell Nancy Sarchuk & Robert Kennedy Tennis Manitoba Staff Rec Staff Jenna Cech-Manek, Tennis MB & VB Tennis Staff Joanne Gibson, Deb Covernton & Lyndsi da Roza Lorraine Cook & Mavis Whicker Peacock Family Budoloski & Poulton families Brenda Vielhaber Rob Hester & Bruce Sirrell Doug & Kristie Pollard Swim Instructors Rozzi-Hughes Family Steve Cook Anndrea O’Connor & Brad Nechwediuk, Derek & Lisa Zeilstra, Philippe Champagne Rec Staff Karl Hutchison Ted & Leah Kosokowsky Swim Instructors Doug Pritchard Jeff Lailey Heather Willoughby, Laureen Johnstone & Sally Lawler Rec Staff John Heppenstall & Allan Morrish Yvette Wilson, Dawn Miller, Angela Roehm, Lori Edwards, Tracey Popel Todd & Sheri Hyra Bruce Sirrell & Rec Staff Fran Pollard & Donna Thain Rec Staff Ed & Adam Boge Sophie McGoey & Lisa Lucht The Johnson Family Team LWF Rex Neuendorff & Stino Siragusa Rec Staff Wendy Derksen & Leslie Sarchuk Barb Hansford & Trish Nesbitt Suzy Hester Brenda Vielhaber & Elly Black Robert Kennedy & Tennis MB Staff Ray & Lise Plouffe; Claude & Gloria Fillion

1:00 PM 10:00 AM - Noon 3:00-4:30 PM 10:00-3:00 PM 9:00 PM 2:30-5:00 PM 12:30-2:30 PM 2:30-5:00 PM 10:30 AM - Noon 1:00-3:00 PM 7:00 PM 9:00 PM 10:00 AM - Noon 2:00 PM 10:00 AM - Noon All Day All Day 9:00 PM 10:00 AM - Noon 2:00 PM 8:00 PM 9:00-11:00 AM 9:00 PM All Day 10:00 AM-4:00 PM 10:00 AM 9:30-11:30 AM 6:30 PM 9:00-11:00 PM 9:00 AM 9:00 AM (registration) 9:15 AM (registration) 9:00 AM 9:00 PM 7:00 – 9:00 PM 11:00 AM 4:00 PM All Day 1:00-3:30 PM All Day – Dinner 5:00 PM

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

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PAST PRESIDENT Anil Kaul PRESIDENT Suzy Hester 756-3016 VICE PRESIDENT Mike Clement (204) 894-3142 SECRETARY Wendy Derksen 756-6515 TREASURER Dave Wilson 756-2757 DIRECTOR AT LARGE Leslie Sarchuk 756-2690

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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 Shauna Filuk Jill Kirbyson SWIMMING Tamara Roehr Alice Russell TENNIS Bryan and Lisa Yagi PLANNED GIVING Bruce Eyford

President’s Message Hello VBers. A few noteworthy items for you: The new satellite at the clubhouse has brought lots of soccer fans together to watch Euro 2016. We will continue to broadcast sporting events that there is community interest in. Follow our Twitter account if you’re interested. @VBClubMB The men’s movie night is coming up Friday July 15th at 9 pm, costs $10 and gives you 2 ice cold beers, peanuts and popcorn, a chance to win a beach themed prize and a top secret movie will be played. Don’t miss out on a great night at the 2nd annual 18+ men’s movie night.

Thanks Monica White, Darcie Reimer and Jen Campbell for their hard work on a successful membership drive. Every route had an enthusiastic canvasser volunteering their time on a lovely weekend. Thank you! If you need a membership and missed the drive, please go to the library, the visitor center at the parking lot or

the tennis court kiosk to get your family one.

Swimming registration has formally been completed thanks to the convenors Tamara Roehr and Alice Russell and their crew of swimming instructors. If you need a last minute registration, our head swim instructor, Lanette Griffith, is available at the swim docks 9:30-10:00 Monday to Friday.

Tickets for a couple 30+ events are now on saleJuly 23rd dance and August 20th Tragically Hip concert viewing- get your tickets before they sell out! The dance tickets ($40 each) can be purchased at the Moonlight Inn or 324 Third and the Hip tickets ($10 each) can be purchased at the tennis court kiosk or 324 Third.

The tan lines may fade, but the memories will last forever.

Council Corner

Canada Day is over and now we are settling into the summer with all of its activities and traditions.

Did you know that in addition to our little library in the village green, there is another library that you can join? The basement of the Seniors’ Scene houses the Victoria Beach branch of the Allard Library. It is open Wednesday and Friday from10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Saturday from 10 – 1 p.m. It has real books, e-books, audio books and much more.

Among other things, it has a free link to ancestry. com. You are welcome to join that library too.

The beach also has hazards. Council would like you to take time to read the Fire Smart book included in your May Long weekend door bag.

Do a survey of your property. Perhaps you should trim the brush close to your cottage. Clear the deadfall and stack it carefully for the fall brush

pick up or hire a contractor to remove from your property. (Please do not put it out on the street between now and September 6.)

New signs have been erected by the sand cliff on the east side of the RM. Climbing on the dunes and sand cliffs is illegal, dangerous and environmentally detrimental. PLEASE, do not do it. Last year 15 feet of the sand cliffs collapsed.

Had anyone been on them at the time, they would be dead. While the sign is posted at the end of King Edward E., the ban on climbing on the sand cliffs extends from Hampton to Wanasing.

It also applies to the dunes along Club House Beach and the dunes at Sandy Bay. Please be sensible and safe.

Reeve and Council wish you a happy week ahead.

About the Victoria Beach Herald

One of the longest continuously publishing community newspapers in Canada, now in our 91st 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.

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“Fans have been coming back to the Summer Winds Festival for Years. This year we all “Just Came Back” for Colin James. Join us as we celebrate at our 10th Anniversary Bash, July 15th & 16th, 2016.

Summerwinds proudly presents its 10th Anniversary Bash in Victoria Beach. Join the celebrations with your family and friends, be it checking out one of the many food vendors, participating at the Kids Zone activities tent, taking in the Mr. Circus show, enjoying one of our many performing acts and/or dancing the night away. This years’ festival includes performances by some of our local youth talent, featuring Atrane – world travelled, multi‐instrumentalist Albert Kelsch, Warner Music Canada country duo Keith and Renee, Quinton Blair, a strikingly diverse roots country artist. Top 40 Rock & Country artist Damn Straight. Classic Rock cover & original music band Velvette. Dash and the Dots, a band with strong pop & rock sensibilities, Dust Rhino‐ _butt kickin’ Celtic Rock. Darke Hall 5 specializing in the hits of the 60’s to the 80’s, and The Reverend Rambler, this Trio is “guaranteed to have you foot stompin’ and testifyin’ all night long”. Closing out our festival Saturday Night is this years’ headliner Colin James. One of Canada’s great guitarists, Colin James has received numerous awards and accolades from the Juno Awards and the Maple Blues Awards including “Male Vocalist of the Year”, “Best Producer” award, and 2012 “Entertainer of the Year”.This is going to be the year you don’t want to miss!!

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Social Bridge Social bridge began for the Summer Season on June 29th at the VB Clubhouse.

Winners were Bob Loumeyer, Barb Suderman and Lillian Hancock.

Join us at 1:15 pm, Wednesdays.

You do not need a partner, just come.

Bev Underhill

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RMVB Garbage Pickup Summer Schedule

Reeve: Brian Hodgson Councillors: Kathy McKibbin, Linda McMillan, Penny McMorris, Gordon Ross 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

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.

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

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

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

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Special Events News The Clubhouse will be buzzing Saturday July 9th with the Flea Market in full swing. Thanks so much to our wonderful convenors: Joanne Gibson, Deb Covernton,,Lyndsi da Roza and Jane Bachart. Also a big thank you to the Flea Market Clean up crew convenor Lorraine Cook and our Flea Market Charity Co-ordinator Mavis Whicker for all their efforts into getting the clubhouse clean and organized for the annual Book Sale on Sunday July 10th from 1-3pm.

Thanks so much to the Budoloski and Poulton Families for helping us get our summer beach books.

Beach Events will be held at Clubhouse Beach Sunday July 10th from 10: 30 am – noon. The Peacock Family will be heading it up this year – thank you so much for stepping up and taking on this awesome event. Come and check it out.

During the week the Clubhouse will be busy with LOTS of Movies. The first Teen Movie night was held Wednesday July 6th. The next to follow is Ladies Movie night Wednesday July 13th at 7pm. Thanks again to Brenda Vielhaber for convening such a fun night for the Ladies. Don’t feel left out Gentlemen because Rob Hester and Bruce Sirrell are once again convening the Gentlemen’s Movie Night on Friday July 15th at 9pm.

If you would like to get involved with our Special Events or Regular Events, please get in touch. You can contact Shauna at 204-756-6642 or text 204-9410077 or Jill at 204-756-2879 or text 403-807-1784 or Lindsay at 204-756-2768 or text 204-990-6475.

Shauna Filuk, Jill Kirbyson & Lindsay Stevenson Special Events

Yacht Club Update The winds were strong out by Backloop Point, just beyond eyeshot from the pier. The sailor clings to the boom with all his might, eyes stinging from the spray hitting the face, ears ringing from the wind whistling past. The board skips along almost like its not touching the water at all.

A wave rises up and in an instant you’re airborne.

With a deft tilt of the sail you go end over end and come back down to the water with a splash and continue on your way. Most of the fabled heroics of the VBYC windsurfers occur here, or so it is said. For those who haven’t been, it’s the stuff of legend.

Last years yacht club dance was declared the most whimsical gig of the season. If you missed out last year, I have good news we are doing it again this summer. Circle July 29th on your calendar and buy a ticket because this year is sure to be a wing ding of titanic proportions.

The first week of sailing school is complete. We still have 3 more weeks coming up. July 18-22, July 25-29 and August 1-5. Visit www.vbyc.ca for information and to sign up.

Maybe some day you yourself can get out to Backloop Point. You’ll know you’re there when you are far enough out that you can’t clearly see who’s on the beach. As most windsurfers know when you’re that far out you can pretty much tell people anything you want.

VB Commodore

TOGA!!

The Annual VB Over 30 Dance will be held on the 23rd of July at the Clubhouse. This year’s theme is ‘Athens on the Beach’ with the Fabulous Lemon Swishies. Liberate a bunkhouse bed sheet and learn how to tie a toga. Further information regarding tickets will follow shortly.

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Beach People

JULY 9, 2016 On the same day Jack Nicklaus won his first British Open and the Beatles topped the charts with Paperback Writer, a young couple exchanged vows on a hot, sunny day in Winnipeg. Bob and Gail Henderson embarked on a journey full of love, laughter and tears, children and grandchildren, family and friends and a love for one another that has no end. They have travelled far cultivating friends both new and old. They have been strong role models raising their children with much love, guidance and support. They have taught their family the true meanings of love, commitment, hard work and community. Happy Anniversary!

“Love begins in a moment, grows over time and lasts for eternity” – anonymous.

Tanis, Gale, Lauren & Erin and Rob, Susan & Ransom

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Searching For the 200m Open Swim Trophy After Keenan Teghtsoonian won the 200m Open Swim in 2015 he spent some time trying to track down the trophy that, unfortunately, was not returned to the event. He looked back at previous editions of the Herald to see that the 2014 winner was Dan Gibson. We do not know Dan and were unable to track him down to find the trophy. We would like to be able to bring the trophy to this year’s 200m Open Swim scheduled for Saturday July 16th. Dan, if you are out there, or if anybody knows where the 200m Open Swim trophy is located, will you please contact me at dtex@mts. net and I would be happy to pick it up. Thank-you in advance.

Dave Teghtsoonian

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VB COUNTRY MARKET

Bob & Lorette (from Pine Falls)

Rick Dreger with natural & flavored honey.

There is nothing to compete with buying local produce and talking to the person who produces it! Just visit with Bob, selling his wild rice, and you will get a lesson in how it grows, gets harvested, processed, and ways to cook and serve it. Bring your own recipe and he will share that too! Meet our newest vegetable grower from East Selkirk, Doug Braman. He is teaching his son “this end of the I have never even business”, and he has greens galore. Some heard of. Great to see the next generation showing an interest, too!

FIVE junior entrepreneurs have signed up this year so far.

The Market would not be complete without Rick “the honey guy”.

He will give you his latest number of bee stings….to bring you the freshest, purest, Manitoba honey. You gotta appreciate that dedication!

And that is just a “taste of what Manitoba has to offer”. See you at the Market! (Be sure to bring enough cash to shop and have breakfast! And leave enough time to stay and visit.)

Duplicate Bridge We had 7 couples out for our first duplicate bridge of the season on June 27th.

Congratulations to Marj and Jim Birley who came in first and Liz Foster and Patty Johnston who came in second.

Please arrive Mondays at the clubhouse by 6:20 to play duplicate bridge. Cost to play is $1.00 and cold drinks are also sold for $1.00.

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

If you need a partner, call ken at 756-3612.

See you Monday at 6:20.

Ken Capelle

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Congratulations to Joan Marshal who won the Free Reserved Parking in the “Best Spot on the Lot” for the 2016 season. Joan is a longtime supporter of the raffle, so perseverance paid off. The 2nd prize of 4 free taxi rides was won by Susan Geddes. Thanks to Kevin and Sandra Ateah for donating both 1st and 2nd prize. The 3rd prize, a Gift Certificate to Carol’s on Leon, was won by Alana Zurbyk, one of last summer’s parking lot staff.

Thanks to Carol Danwich who generously increased the prize to $75.00. This year’s Gift Certificate to Carol’s on Leon will also be $75.00. The raffle has added a 4th prize from Tiffanie’s Beauty Salon on Ateah Road. Thank you Tiffanie for generously donating a beauty gift package.

Raffle tickets will be available at the Parking Lot and at many of the beach events starting July 1st. The draw will be on Sept.

4th. Tickets are $2.00 each and the proceeds go toward the Victoria Beach Doctor’s Office and our First Responders. If you would like to help by selling tickets, call me at 204-894-7517 or 431-777-6505.

Betty Lodewyks

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Welcome alternatives to disposables (paper towels, garbage liners, wax paper, aluminum sheets, disposable plates, cups, etc….)

Swap paper towels for reusable rags, swap sandwich baggies for kitchen towels or stainless containers, drop garbage liners all together (wet waste is mostly compostable anyways).

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This Sunday is Beach Events!!

Date: Sunday July 10th 2016 Time: 10:30am-12:00pm Location: Clubhouse Beach

Beach Events will look a little different this year. It’s hoped that all of our up and coming athletes will be able to make it out to the event. We plan on having lots of organized fun with a treat to top things off. Of course, unlike most Olympic events, ours will be scandal free!

Participant Instructions: 1. Upon arrival at the beach, please check in at the “Awards” table to pick up a Green 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!

Call for Volunteers!

There will be at least 20 events set up along the length of the beach. Each event will require at least 1-2 volunteers. We are also seeking volunteers with special talents in face painting or other creative child amusement 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!)

All volunteers must be available for on-the-beach training for all events beginning at 9am.

Hope the past year of practice has everyone ready for Sunday!

See you there!

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“Canada Day Weekend”, saw 12 riders out on Friday, 14 on Saturday and 16 Sunday. We ride every day weather permitting leaving at 08:00. Lester Beach is our usual destination with the pace varying from 25 to 35 km/h. Total distance is 45 kms +/- with some people adding extra loops on to train for a number of future events. This summer we have riders competing in Gran Fondo events as well as triathlons and the VB Police “Childrens Wish Ride”. We are also collecting donations from the group for the VB Club Silent Auction July 31st – over the years we have purchased junior mountain bikes that have been a popular fund raiser for the VB club.

For information contact Bob Marshall 204-2614292 (cell – yes I do text) landline VB 756-8255, email jmarsha@mymts.net; check out our facebook page “eightatthegate”.

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2016 Rec Staff Bios

Hi my name is Jaxin da Roza and I am really excited to be your 2016 Head Rec. Assistant! This is is my second year working as part of the Rec. team and I’m looking forward to another great summer full of fun activities. I’ve been coming to Victoria Beach every summer since I was born and my favourite part of VB is getting happy face cookies from the bakery and taking long walks on the beach with a romantic novel. This fall I will be going into grade 12 at Vancouver College, where I play AAA football, field lacrosse & Inter A box lacrosse. Let’s have a great summer & if you see me on my bike, at the beach or any of the Vb rec actives don’t forget to come over and say hi!

Hi, my name is Julia Beazley. I just graduated from Linden Christian School and I am excited to go directly into The Bachelor of Fine Arts Program at the University of Manitoba this fall. I love hanging out and having fun with children. I am very passionate and strongly involved with dancing and I absolutely love listening and singing along to music! I taught aerobics at my school to all high school girls. I am really looking forward to reading some more great books on the beach this summer. I have been going to Victoria Beach since I was one and I love it so much! I am looking forward to another amazing summer!

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Hey, my name is Aidan Hester. As a fourth generation VBer, I’ve been coming out to VB every summer since I was a baby. My great grandparents built a cottage here and my family has been coming out here ever since. I will be forever grateful of this because I cannot imagine a better place to come and spend my summer. I’m so excited to be working here at VB as a rec assistant for the month of July I don’t think I can put it to words. Ever since I was a little kid, I would always round up all of my friends and my little sister to go to the family games, the bike hikes and the movies that the club would put on. As a kid, there was nothing more fun to do at night than to come out to those club events. Now that I’m a little older, why not carry on doing these events but as a summer job? I hope that as a rec assistant, I can help to make the club events just as fun and exciting as they were when I was younger. I can’t wait for summer to start and I hope to see all of you come out to the club events.

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Hey I’m Chas Meadows and I’m super excited to be a rec assistant this year! This is my first year doing rec, and I’m looking forward to making this summer the best one yet! I’ve been coming to Victoria Beach since I was one, and have always participated in many beach activities. You won’t see me for the first two weeks of the summer, because I will be on a mission trip in El Salvador with my school. I’m going into grade 12 at St. Paul’s Highschool, where I play football and rugby, and I’m very involved in other parts of the school. My favourite part of the beach is spending time with my friends on the beach and pier. Who’s ready to have some fun this summer?

Hi, my name is Parker Menec. I have been going to Victoria Beach along with my three other brothers for as long as I can remember. I just graduated from St. Paul’s High School this year and am going to the U of W this upcoming school year.

I am extremely excited to participate and help out with the various activities in VB this summer. I know it will be a great time for everyone and anyone who comes out and participates, I can’t wait for summer to start and I’m looking forward to seeing many new faces.

Hello my name is Rachel Hoole and I am very excited to be on this years VB rec staff! I live in Toronto and I am going into grade 12 at Rosedale Heights school of the Arts where I major in dance. I have been coming to Victoria Beach for as long as I can remember and I hope that this summer will be the best one yet! Some of my favourite things to do at VB are eat fresh pecan loaves and read Harry Potter on the beach. I can’t wait to see everybody out at all the activities, old faces and new!

Hi my name is Samantha Filuk-Enns.

I am seventeen years old and going into grade 12 at St. Mary’s Academy this fall.

I enjoy playing soccer and many other sports. I have been coming to Victoria Beach since I was very little and have been coming every summer since. I am very excited to work as a rec assistant again this summer. I intend to make this summer the best summer yet and to have fun getting to know everyone and seeing everyone from last summer. I can’t wait to start and have a great summer.

VBCOA Update The Victoria Beach Cottage Owners Association would like to welcome all cottagers to another beautiful summer at Victoria Beach and update you on some changes with our association. First of all, we have a new email address: vicbeachcoa@gmail.com. Next, we have an online survey asking members to give us their thoughts. The survey will be available from July 1st until the 14th at https://www. surveymonkey.com/r/7SKCLV5.

We look forward to hearing from you! Results will be tallied and reported back to our membership. The annual general meeting is scheduled at VB clubhouse for 1PM, Sunday, August 28th. Please mark your calendars. Have a wonderful summer!

Tamie Archer, VBCOA

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Children’s Masquerade This year the Children’s Masquerade is on Saturday, July 16. We’ll get started at 10:00 am and the location is the same – the Art Vincent Memorial at the Village Green. The sun always shines on the Masquerade but, in the unlikely event of rain, we’ll use the Clubhouse.

That gives you a couple of weeks to come up with a fun costume. Assuming we’re organized enough, we’ll have prizes for Best Original costume, Best VB-themed and Best Group costume. The Masquerade isn’t just for kids either so we’ll also award a prize (and lots of glory) for the Best Adult costume.

After the costume parade, we’ll have a musical performance by children’s entertainers Aaron and Kim Burnett. So come on down to the Village Green and check the show out. I’m sure you’ll have fun and maybe even learn a new dance move or two.

Kristie and Doug Pollard

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V.B. Club Fitness and Yoga 2016 The V.B. Club has planned another action-packed fitness schedule this year, and there are a few important changes to note: 1. Due to the increasing popularity of yoga, it will now be offered three times a week in the Clubhouse, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, while Aerobics or Total Body Conditioning (TBC) classes will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All classes will begin at 10:00 a.m. as usual; yoga practices will be 90 minutes in duration, ending at 11:30 a.m., and the Tuesday/Thursday fitness classes will be 60 minutes long, ending at 11:00 am.

2. In order to continue to provide highly qualified and experienced yoga instructors, the V.B. Club will introduce a yoga wristband for $15 for V.B. Club Members. This yoga wristband, like tennis shoe-tags, can be purchased from your canvasser along with a membership in the V.B. Club and purchasers will be given a purple yoga receipt; the wristband itself can then be picked up at the Clubhouse during Swimming Registration or during the 15 minutes prior to any yoga class with presentation of the purple yoga receipt.

Yoga wristbands can also be purchased just before any yoga class, provided that a copy of your V.B. Club Membership application is shown (either the pink or yellow copy, which will be returned to you). For purchases at yoga, please bring either a cheque made out to the V.B. Club or exact change. Day-pass holders can also participate in yoga, and these can be purchased at the Clubhouse just prior to yoga classes as well.

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Ladies VB Golf Tournament Sign-up Started July 5 The annual Ladies VB Golf Tournament is on Wednesday, July 27th. Sign-up started July 5 so don’t leave it too late. First come, first serve! Ladies (18 and over) are all welcome. This tournament is more about participation rather than competition, even though we do present a trophy to the top member and non-member golfer.

The day includes a fun time golfing, prizes, refreshments, and a silent auction. Post tournament activities are being held at the new VB Community Centre from 2:30 to 4:30 with free parking for cars and bikes!

To sign-up, just go to the golf course with your $15.00 entry fee, sign up for one of the starting times (8:30 AM or 11:30), and choose a starting hole. Note, on July 27, participants are expected to be at the course 30 minutes early to register, pay green fees ($14.00 if you are a non-member of the VB golf course), and pick up your “tee-bag”.

We would be most grateful for any prize donations to add to our silent auction in support of our fundraising portion of the tournament. Your donation can be dropped off at the golf course, anytime.

Once again, we have chosen to donate all proceeds from our tournament to the VB Community Centre. It’s exciting to see the building progress over the winter and to know we played a small part in that!

By the way, do you know why golfers wear two pairs of socks? In case, they get a hole in one! See you on the 27th!

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VB Community Church

Summer is here & what a great weekend. Services have started for the interdenominational church & we welcome everyone. Next week we have Paul Boge of the Mennonite Church bringing the message. Please,come & join us.

We meet on Sundays at 11 am at St. Michaels church , corner of 8th & Pine.

Betty Hansford

VB Golf Club Update

Once again I would like to welcome Members, New members and green fee players to another season at the Victoria Beach Golf Club. The golf club opened May 1st this year, the snow was gone early which lead to a dry start. Everything is on track for a hot summer.

For the first time in a long time the May long weekend was a beautiful one, the golf club was busy with people enjoying the nice weather.

Come out and see what’s new at the club this year. We have for the first time a practice putting green beside the number one tee, also the number 5 tee has been sodded, both should be ready to use very soon. Ramona has been busy planting flowers on the deck, come down and see what she has created this year.

Lots of golf has been played this year already, with congratulation to George Schamber for his hole in one! June 14 on the 3rd green. We had two last year, who’s next? Come out and try your luck, looking forward to seeing you here this year.

Karl Hutchison, Manager

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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 4th we will meet at 11:30 am

Please join us… all are welcome!

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Swim News

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 Head Swim Instructor – Lanette Griffith – at the swim dock between 9:30 and 10:30 every weekday morning.

Lanette 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 VW Club Twitter Feed – Wondering if lessons are happening on a rainy morning? Check the Victoria Beach twitter feed at @VBClubMB. Adult Swimmers – We have something for you! Every morning from 10 – 10:30 come to the Swim Dock for Adult Lap Swim.

There is no cost for this – just make sure you wear your VB Club wristband. A great way to start the day or after a morning run. A lifeguard/instructor is always there for safety and to give advice on improving your swim stroke.

Important Swim Dates – Show your Victoria Beach Olympic Spirit and Come Swim 200 Meter Open Swim – Saturday July 16 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. This would be a great way to get all the face paint off from the Masquerade! Last year’s winners please return your trophies to the swim staff on race day.

800 Meter Open Swim – Saturday July 23 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. So collect up a team while you’re at the Sports Day that morning, get your team’s Olympic spirit on and come race!

Swim On! Alice Russell & Tamara Roehr Swim Program Convener

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WOW! What a great membership blitz weekend! We can’t thank our volunteers and members enough. It was a pleasure to see you all again, and meet some new faces. Some volunteers have been doing the routes for 25 + years! Thank you for the incredible support and thank you to all of those that support membership and greet us with smiling and some sun burnt faces. We are so grateful that you all keep the traditions of Victoria Beach alive.

We heard a lot of great stories (some not Herald appropriate) and were able to visit with many of you.

Our fantastic team of volunteers included; Nancy Hodgson, Rose and Kyle Buskuk, Lisa Lawrence, Doug and Kristie Pollard, Scott McDonald, Lyndsi DA-Roza, Marnie Kaul, Keith Burr, Lise Wall, Dean and Lise Syverson, Greg Thomas and Sheila Grover, Jeannine Rozzi, Carol Falkenberg, Darlene Lamont, Alison Burnett, Clarice Mathews, Rosemary Scurfield, Heather Wallace, Linda Ansons, Christine Ateah, Michelle Brownell, Carolynn Osborn, Debbie Kroker, Pam Lawrence, Sharon Hollins, Betty Lodewyks, Diane Eyford, Andrea Moore, Doug and Jessica Stewart, Heather Willoughby, Hedy Heppenstall, Nancy Edmond, Don and Pat Spangelo, Carolyn Meadows, Barb Humphreys, Heather Dawson, Trish Nesbitt, Donna Plant, Lynne Paterson, Dana Jessiman and Terry and Dianne Boyce. Many thanks to Tom and Heather Wallace, Pam Beazley and Jenny Bru for helping at swim registration. Lastly, thank you to all those that helped tally the money at the end of the blitz, Suzy Hester, Mike Clement, Dave Wilson, Heather Wallace, and Brock Campbell.

Thank you to our families for letting us take-over kitchen tables and other areas of our houses/cottages so we could make this membership drive such a success. Darcie would like to thank her husband Steve, and children Erin, Michael and Daniel. Jen would like to thank her husband Brock and children Clayton and Reese.

Monica would like to thank her hubby Dean Ateah.

If you missed the membership drive you can still buy them at the tennis courts, library and swimming during their regular hours and at the info booth from 8 am-8 pm.

Now go and take advantage of the memberships and we will see you on the beach!

Monica White, Darcie Reimer, Jen Campbell

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Is there too much tennis programming?

In planning a tennis program, the challenge is to find a balance between providing suitable programming for all levels and maintaining an adequate amount of free court time for casual hitting, practice and match play.

In terms of programming, all groups now seem to be represented.

Young children just starting tennis have Family Tennis, youth and juniors have age group lessons, and youth 11 years and under have the Rogers Rookie tournament. For novice girls we offer Girls Tennis Day. For the advanced juniors who have outgrown our typical tennis lessons, we have a four day intermediate/advanced tennis camp with Stephen Dubienski, and the twice weekly junior tennis nights for the 11-18 age group.

For adults we offer GVS, Robert Kennedy lessons, adult drills, and the Adult Round Robin. For those serious about improvement, we offer a weekly Hit with a Pro program where level 3 coaches offer lessons to all levels of players.

For all these events, we have noticed a marked increase in tennis numbers. At the youth level, participation has increased in the lessons, Junior Nights, and the Junior Tournament. On the adult side, GVS has always been well attended with up to 16 players per court. All of the sign-up lessons we offered last summer were sold out and had waiting lists, and the Senior Open Tournament had the largest enrolment ever. Most of the programming has been attended by the new players, while the established players have their groups and are not as interested.

In 2015 there were approximately 705 tennis shoe tags sold, which is not abnormal for the past few years. However, it seems that the members we do have are becoming more serious about their tennis.

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All of these increases have led to more demand for courts and longer wait times. Last year was the first time we had wait times of 90 minutes for a court. This is not a regular occurrence; in fact this has only occurred three times that I am aware of, but if the membership continues to grow, longer wait times will be more frequent in the future.

Possible factors causing court congestion 1. Tennis Weather vs Beach Weather Last year we didn’t have our typical hot beach weather. Cool weather eliminates the option of beach time which increases the demand for courts.

Last year there was also a lot of rain. Rain shrinks the window of opportunity to play and when the rain stops and the courts dry, everyone runs down to the courts expecting to play, again creating pressure on court time.

2. More People Playing Tennis As we have alluded to above, more people are playing tennis so scheduling lessons, GVS, and other events has to be more precise.

3. Too Much Programming It is generally assumed that programming causes longer wait times and that eliminating it will solve the problem. This might help but we must remember that for some members, programming (lessons, GVS, etc.) is the only tennis they play, and eliminating programming will eliminate their tennis. They are members too, and their needs are important. In fact, their tennis programs are much more efficient in player use per court than regular play. In the case of GVS, there are about 400% more players per court than in regular tennis.

Last year we scheduled a one hour adult drills lesson on the Friday before the Senior Open. Some felt that this time should be for tournament players to practice. It is important to note that this one hour slot, late in the afternoon, was the only tennis time these members would have for the next three days as they are not normally tournament players. They should also have access to the courts.

How much actual programming is there? In the 2015 season, in one typical non tournament week, there were 63 hours of programming. The total number of possible court hours per week is 504. The total percentage of court time used for programming was 12.6% per week. Of the total court time, 63 hours were for programs, and 441 were for free play.

Changes we have implemented this year Fewer courts used for lessons. Robert Kennedy, Hit with a Pro, Junior Camp, are all restricted to one court.

More programming scheduled during low demand times (later in the afternoon).

Reduced programming on Fridays and Mondays to accommodate members who take long weekends.

If there are long wait times, over 45 minutes, we will Tweet the wait times.

Now the tennis calendar indicates how many courts are being used for programming so members can determine if courts are likely to be available.

Hopefully, with these adjustments, and a summer with great weather and no rain, we will avoid long wait times at the courts.

Let us also remember that other sports would love to have our problem of high numbers and full facilities.

See you at the courts.

Bryan Yagi

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SUMMER WINDS FAMILY MUSIC FESTIVAL July 15 & 16.

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Victoria Beach Club Multi-Prize Raffle Sat., July 30 • 10-4 pm

The annual raffle in support of the VB Club will be held in the Village Green. The draw will take place at 4 pm on Saturday, July 30th this summer. (Rain date is Sunday, July 31). Donations of new items/gift certificates or money are appreciated! A receipt will be issued for monetary donations. All donations are acknowledged. Please call or text one of the organizers listed below. We would be happy to arrange details with you!

Many thanks, The VB raffle team of: Angela Roehm (587-2161233), Yvette Matousik-Wilson (204-782-3484), Lori Edwards (204-803-8474), Tracey Popel (204-232-6205).

Are you looking for a place to watch the last

CONCERT?

We have a fantastic venue lined up for you! The VB Club will be showing the concert live on CBC at the Clubhouse starting at 7:30 August 20th for the 30+ crowd. Clubhouse doors will open at 7:00. Beer, wine and coolers will be for sale, and snacks will be served. Tickets are for sale starting July 9th for $10 each and can be purchased at 324 Third or the kiosk at the tennis courts. Come and dance with your beach friends to the last concert of the Tragically Hip!

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