VB Herald - June 30, 2017

92nd year • Issue No. 2

A non-profit service of the Victoria Beach Club

Friday, June 30, 2017

Happy 150, Canada!

victoria beach club special activities 2017

activity DATE TIME LOCATION CONVENOR Girls’ Tennis Day Teen Movie Night Rogers Rookie Tournament Flea Market Beach Events

Tues., July 4 Wed., July 5 Fri., July 7 Sat., July 8 Sun., July 9

3:00-4:30 PM 9:00 PM 2:00-5:00 PM 12:30-2:30 PM 10:30 AM - Noon

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Tennis MB & VB Tennis Staff, Robert Kennedy Lyndsi da Roza Peacock Family

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REGULAR ACTIVITIES

CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES

Yoga (Adults & Teens): Mon & Fri 9:00-10:15 AM / 10:45 AM-Noon Pamela Beazley Wed. 10:00-11:30 AM Fitness Classes: Tues. & Thurs. 10:00-11:00 AM Julie McPetrie Arts & Crafts: Tuesdays 12:30-2:00 PM Nancy Sarchuk, Lily Massé & Rec Staff Bike Hikes: Wed. 10:00 AM-Noon (Ages 7-12) Rec. Assistants Duplicate Bridge: Mon. 6:30 PM Ken Capelle, Gail & Bob Henderson, Henry Krahn Mixed Bridge: Wed. 1:15 PM Joan Irving, Tammy McIntosh Movies: Tues. & Thurs. (see movie times below) Rec. Assistants Swimming Lessons: July 3 - Aug. 11 Safe Swim Team Swimming Inquiries: Mon. - Fri. 9:30-10:00 AM Cameron Russell French Lessons: Wed. 6:00-7:30 PM (except July 12 & Aug 2) Sophie McGoey *ART Thursday: Thurs. 12 Noon-3:00 PM Barbara Pritchard

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

Library Assistants

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

Youth Sport: Boot camp with Julie:

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

TENNIS COURT ACTIVITIES Youth Tennis Lessons: Junior Tennis Nights: Adult Tennis Round Robin: Adult GVS Family Tennis

Tennis Court Attendants Wed., 11:30 AM-12:15 PM and Fri., 12:30-1:15 PM (Ages 5-6) Tues. & Thurs. 12:3 -1:30 PM (Ages 7-9) Mon., 12:30-1:30 PM & Thurs., 1:30-2:30 PM (Ages 10 & over) Mon. & Wed. 6:00-7:30 PM (Ages 11-18) Mon. & Fri. (Register) 10:45 AM; (Play) 11:00 AM-12:30 PM (ground stroke, volley, smash) Tues., Thurs. & Saturdays 11:30 AM-12:30 PM Tues. & Thurs. 6:15-7:15 PM

VICTORIA BEACH CLUB SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 2017

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VB Membership Blitz VB Fireworks Bike Auction Swim Registration Tennis Manitoba Day Girls’ Tennis Day Teen Movie Night Rogers Rookie Tournament Flea Market Flea Market Clean-Up & Charity Drive

Fri., Sat., Sun. /June 30, July 1& 2 Sat July 1st Sat., July 1 Sun., July 2 Mon., July 3 Tues., July 4 Wed., July 5 Fri., July 7 Sat., July 8 Sat., July 8

Door to Door 10:45 PM Best views from Yacht Club Beach or Redwing Park 1:00 PM Police Station 10:00 AM - Noon Clubhouse 12:30-3:00 PM Tennis Courts 3:00-4:30 PM Tennis Courts 9:00 PM Clubhouse 2:00-5:00 PM Tennis Courts 8:00 AM 12 set-up/12:30-2:30 PM Sale Clubhouse 2:30-5:00 PM Clubhouse

Beach Events Book Sale Ladies’ Movie Night 200 Metre Open Swim Sports Day *Paint Night Sandcastle Building Adult Soccer Tournament Teen Movie Night Men’s Golf Tournament Children’s Masquerade Masters Tennis Tournament *Robert Kennedy Adult Tennis Lessons Junior Tennis Tournament

Sun., July 9 Sun., July 9 Wed., July 12 Sat., July 15 Sat., July 15 Sat., July 15 Sun., July 16 Sun., July 16 Wed., July 19 Fri., July 21 Sat., July 22 Sat., Sun., July 22 & 23 Tues., July 25 Wed., Thurs., July 26 & 27

10:30 AM - Noon 1:00-3:00 PM 7:00 PM 2:00 PM 10:00 AM- Noon 7:00 PM 10:00 AM - Noon 10:00 AM 9:00 PM

Ladies’ Golf Tournament Teen Bonfire on the Beach Fishing Derby 30+ Dance 800 Metre Open Swim Volleyball Tournament Duplicate Bridge Tournament Junior Golf Tournament Teen Scavenger Hunt Rogers Rookie Tournament Trivia Night VB Film Festival North 59 Fine Art Exhibition VB Club Raffle Senior Tennis Tournament Bike Race Youth Soccer Tournament Teen Movie Night VB Volunteer Appreciation Cross Country Run Dog Show Lake Winnipeg Foundation Walk for Water VB Club Annual Meeting Novelty Tennis Tournament 55+ Golf Tournament & Dinner

Wed., July 26 Wed., July 26 Sat. July 29 Sat., July 29 Sun. July 30 Sun., July 30 Wed., Aug 2 Thurs., Aug. 3 Thurs., Aug. 3 Thurs., Aug. 3 Fri., Aug. 4 Sat., Sun., Aug. 5 & 6 Sun., Aug. 6 Sat., Aug 5 Sat, Sun, Mon Aug 5-7 Sun., Aug 6 Mon., Aug. 7 Wed., Aug. 9 Fri., Aug. 11 Sat., Aug. 12 Sat., Aug. 12 Sun., Aug. 13 Sun., Aug. 13 Sat., Sun., Aug. 19 & 20 Mon., Sept. 12

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

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

CONVENOR

Monica White, Darcie Reimer, Jen Campbell Rob Hester Stuart McPherson Tamara Roehr, Alice Russell Tennis Manitoba Staff Robert Kennedy, Nancy Sarchuk Rec Staff Tennis MB & VB Tennis Staff, Robert Kennedy Lyndsi da Roza Andrea Pratt McDowell, Jennifer Engbrecht, Jennifer Sime, Laura Hilland, Mavis Whicker Peacock Family Edward & Beazley Families Brenda Vielhaber Swim Instructors Ted & Leah Kosokowsky Liz Hodgson-Batenchuk, Stephanie Schultz Rozzi-Hughes Family Ted Geddert Rec Staff Karl Hutchison Doug & Kristie Pollard Margaret Meulendyk, Jane Turk Robert Kennedy Anndrea O’Connor & Brad Nechwediuk, Derek & Lisa Zeilstra, Philippe Champagne Heather Willoughby, Laureen Johnstone, Sally Lawler Rec Staff Jeff Lailey Geoff Kirbyson Swim Instructors Sophie McGoey & Lisa Lucht Fran Pollard & Donna Thain Ed & Adam Boge Rec Staff Robert Kennedy, Tennis MB Staff Bryan & Lisa Yagl Ida Smith Jeff Blanchard, Dianne Cameron Angela Roehm Yvette Wilson, Lori Edwards, Tracey Popel John Heppenstall & Allan Morrish Todd & Sheri Hyra Bruce Sirrell; Rec Staff Rec Staff Sheri Hyra & Barb Hansford The Johnson Family Trish Nesbitt & Paul Infuso Team LWF Suzy Cramp Brenda Vielhaber, Elly Black Claude & Gloria Fillion, Peggy & Ken Maeren

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Victoria Beach Club

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PAST PRESIDENT Anil Kaul PRESIDENT Suzy Cramp 756-3016 VICE PRESIDENT Mike Clement (204) 894-3142 SECRETARY Wendy Derksen 756-6515 TREASURER Dave Wilson 756-2757 DIRECTOR AT LARGE Sheri Hyra

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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 Lindsay Stevenson Cathy Bizruchak SWIMMING Tamara Roehr Alice Russell TENNIS Stino Siragusa Rex Neuendorff PLANNED GIVING Bruce Eyford

VB FLEA MARKET “Reuse, Renew and Recycle” SATURDAY, July 8th 12:30 pm–2:30 pm at the Victoria Beach Clubhouse Once again, here is a great opportunity to help the Victoria Beach Club by passing on your treasures that are in good condition and are in need of a new home. Last year, with all the Volunteers and the wonderful help of Joanne Gibson, Deb Covernton and Lyndsi da Roza we raised over $3000 for our VB Club.

As the new flea market convener this year, I hope that the entire VB community will continue to support this important annual VB Club event. The success of the Flea Market begins with Volunteers who can provide their own trucks to help with the early morning pickup followed by Volunteers for set-up, sorting, pricing and to work at the Flea Market in the afternoon.

Thanks to the continuing effort of Al Scurfield, the RM Public Works Team, our VB Rec Assistants, Charity Coordinator Mavis Whicker and last year’s Clean Up Coordinator Lorraine Cook every effort was made to “Reuse, Renew and Recycle” and to avoid sending items to the dump.

Sunrise Set Up If you are willing to get up early in the morning, just “Come on Down” to help with pricing, sorting, pick up and set-up beginning at 8:00 am … the earlier, the better, as we are in desperate need of your help. If you have past flea market experience, please identify yourself and your area of expertise – antiques, toys, artwork, linens, electrical, sporting goods, furniture, pricing, etc...

Volunteers may arrive anytime after 8:00 am and are free to stay as long as you like. Due to safety concerns, ALL Volunteers between 8:00am – 12:30pm (whether or not accompanied by an adult) MUST be over the age of 12.

If you are a Volunteer with a truck, please contact Lyndsi da Roza at 204-756-3633 or lyndsidr@ telus.net before Friday, July 7th to register as you will be assigned a special entrance pass then on Saturday morning bring a partner or a crew and pick up your assigned route sheet. Remember to

bring work gloves if you are joining a truck crew.

A very important reminder, please put your donated items in front of your property on Saturday, July 8th between 5:00am - 8:00am.

Unfortunately donations put out on Friday evening disappear and don’t make it to the Flea Market. On another note the Flea Market will only accept small electrical appliances that are in good working order and CSA approved.

Also, very important if you are donating books please have them in a separate box and labelled for Sunday’s Book Sale.

The following items will NOT BE PICKED UP: life jackets, 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 clothing or broken items!

Formidable Clean Up The Clean-up (2:30pm-5:00pm) is always a challenge after the Flea Market. Aside from the Spence Street Thrift Shop, the other charitable organizations in Winnipeg and the surrounding areas cannot make the trip to pick up items at the end of the day. We therefore need volunteers to help deliver unsold treasures to the important charities. There are several possibilities for volunteers to assist with this.

The first and closest drop off is the skate building next to the VB Sports Centre on Hwy 59, which will be open after the flea market until 5:00pm.

Special thank you to Lynn Anderson and Yvonne McPherson for their help and collaboration with the Merry Makers who are hosting a rummage sale in the fall. In turn, it would be great if we could help them in the fall at the end of their rummage sale to take items to charities. Also, thank you to Al Scurfield (Public Works) and the RMVB who is providing trucks to help bring items to the skate building that day.

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About the Victoria Beach Herald

One of the longest continuously publishing community newspapers in Canada, now in our 92nd 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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Letters to the Editor

We would like to thank the Victoria Beach police for the prizes for the bike helmet contest. Our kids were thrilled to win a free ice cream cone, and the gift certificate to Alter Ego Sports. A big thank you to the Moonlight Inn and Alter Ego Sports also.

Adam and Karen Robinson

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CONTINUED FROM Page 4 Other Charities accepting drop off items are: Wings of Power in Pine Falls, www.wingsofpower.org The Spence Street Thrift Shop, 555 Spence Street, Winnipeg, 783-9281 Centre Flavie-Laurent, 450 Provencher Blvd, Winnipeg, 2319513 Oyate Tipi Cumini Yape, 606 Selkirk Avenue, Winnipeg, 5892218 Hands of Hope, 204-261-8607 Again, if you are willing to bring a few loads to the skate building by the VB Sports Club or another Charity please contact Jennifer Engbrecht at jennifersings@mymts.net or 795-2376.

Victoria Beach - the place where we brag about our no-vehicle policy in the summer and drive like idiots in the spring and fall.

Throughout the Saturday of the May Long Weekend, a cloudy but pleasant day with the temperature around 16C, there were routinely 15 to 20 cars and trucks in various stages of arriving, departing and parking outside the bakery and store.

Nobody was delivering anything. Nobody with an IV pole was being dropped off. The able-bodied drivers and passengers were doing nothing more than buying coffee and getting their first pecan bun fixes of the season. You know, the kind of thing you instinctively ride your bike or walk to do from late June until Labour Day. You’ll often do this in the middle of a driving rainstorm in July because you need hamburger buns or a dream cookie.

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We look forward to this year’s Flea Market and we are confident that with the ongoing support and encouragement of our wonderful VB community, our 2017 VB Flea market will again be a resounding success.

See you at The Beach!

Flea Market Convener Lyndsi da Roza – 756-3633

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Flea Market Charity Convener Mavis Whicker - 756-2894 mwhicker@mts.net

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RMVB Garbage Pickup Summer Schedule

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

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

PICK-UP IS FOR HOUSEHOLD GARBAGE ONLY.

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

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

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At one point that Saturday, a large pick-up truck backed up into a bench just outside the bakery where a young boy was munching on a happy face cookie. The boy wasn’t injured and, luckily, the F-150 escaped without a scratch.

It’s only a matter of time, however, until a serious accident occurs.

As the area around the bakery and store became increasingly congested with cars and trucks, people walking their dogs needed to be on high alert. It was the same with parents whose children wanted a treat after swinging on the swings and running around the play structure.

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If you had the audacity to walk or ride your bike down to the Village Green, there was no mistaking that you were in the minority.

Cyclists had to be creative after getting off their bikes because the cement wheel stands were often inaccessible because vehicles had been parked on them.

The victim could be your son or granddaughter and the perpetrator could be your neighbour or friend. It won’t be you, of course, because you leave your car parked outside your cottage until it’s time to go back to the city.

Our police officers have a radar gun, how much could they rack up in fines if they staked out one of these high-traffic areas? More importantly, what kind of a message could they send just by making their presence felt in the restricted area rather than the 70 km/h stretch on the highway?

Driving 20 km/h - the speed limit in the restricted area - often requires riding your brakes. It’s abundantly clear that the value of the precious weeks without cars are the only way that this community remains pristine.

The area is a resort municipality with no water most of the year and preserving the resort atmosphere involves more than just laws. It involves a commitment from the community to embrace what makes it special and thereby valuable.

(How many times have you scoffed at Grand Beach because of the traffic jams there?)

Uniqueness is partly the land and the beaches but the bylaws that preserve them can’t be ignored.

We believe the time has come for the municipality to institute a parking ban for vehicles in the vicinity of the bakery and store and perhaps other areas, such as the pier, as well. If you insist on driving to get a loaf of white Irish, park your car at the parking lot and walk a couple of hundred meters. It’ll do you good.

Children become conditioned to the bike culture during the summer and think nothing of running over to the store or bakery outside of the restricted period. If you think that should fall on the parents, you’re partly right. But sometimes in the craziness of the play area, you can lose track of your child - or the child you’ve been asked to look after - and the last thing you should have to worry about is them getting hit by a car.

Geoff Kirbyson and Kae Edwards

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Walk for Water 2017 - Supporting the Lake Winnipeg Foundation

Since 2008, Victoria Beach has hosted an annual Walk for Water in support of the Lake Winnipeg Foundation. Over the years, lake-lovers have given generously, with last year’s walk raising the most to date. This is amazing, and we hope to raise even more this year!

Why are so many supporting this cause?

In recent years, there have been many concerning reports on the health of Lake Winnipeg. This can be especially worrying for residents and cottagers, as the lake’s wellbeing directly impacts our community’s beauty, recreation, and prosperity.

However, the future of Lake Winnipeg may not be that dire – as long as we continue to support programs focused on improving the health of our lake and its associated ecosystems.

The Lake Winnipeg Foundation is leading this pursuit by supporting local research, managing monitoring programs, providing educational material, and advocating for better regulations. Over the next four weeks, The Herald will feature key

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achievements of the Lake Winnipeg Foundation this past year.

How can you get involved?

Those participating in the 2.5 km walk can register at the Victoria Beach Clubhouse, beginning at 9:15 am on Sunday, August 13. The walk will begin at 10:00 am, followed by a prize draw and Freezies. Pledge forms will be available at most Victoria Beach locations, at Saffie’s in Albert Beach, and online at: www. lakewinnipegfoundation.org Participants may also create their own custom fundraising page through CanadaHelps (accessed through the Lake Winnipeg Foundation website).

Those unable to participate, can certainly still support the cause by pledging money to a walker, or by making a donation to the Lake Winnipeg Foundation by cheque or on their website.

When doing so, please indicate that your donation is being made in conjunction with the Victoria Beach Walk for Water.

For more information on the walk, please contact Deanne McDonald (204 756 2911 or deamcd@mymts.net), Sandy McCaig (204 756 8855 or sandymccaig@gmail.com), or the Lake Winnipeg Foundation Events Coordinator, Carolyn Townend (204 956 0436 or events@lakewinnipegfoundation.org).

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VB Rec Program

Howdy VB Kids Hope you all had a great winter! I am so happy to be back again as your Rec Director for another amazing VB summer. We have a lot of cool things lined up for you guys - The VB Kids, this summer there are a few minor changes to Rec program.

Golf lessons o Tuesdays 10:00-10:45 AM ages 6-11 Sports Field o Thursdays 5:30 PM -ages 12-16 VB Golf Course Morning Games- Monday/ Friday 10:00-11:00 AM o Children’s games will be held in the village green o Youth games will be held in the sports field

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We will be having 5 teen events this summer -- all those 13 and over are welcome. Staying with your family and don’t have another teen to go with you?? No problem, there are tons of nice kids and the friendly Rec staff will be there. These are free events and we even have free snacks! If you have some cool ideas for upcoming teen events let me or the staff know. These are your events, tell us how we can make them better or more fun.

1. Movie Night - Wednesday July 5 at 9:00PM in the Clubhouse. This week the movie will be Split 2. Movie Night - Wednesday July 19 at 9:00PM in the Clubhouse 3. Bonfire on the Beach - Wednesday July 26 at 9:00PM on Clubhouse Beach (right behind the Clubhouse) 4. Scavenger Hunt - Thursday August 3 at 9:00 PM at the Clubhouse 5. Movie Night - Wednesday August 9 at 9:00PM in the Clubhouse Nancy Sarchuk and Lily Massé are once again helping us with Arts and Crafts on Tuesdays at 12:30 at the Clubhouse. They plan these ideas all year long and the projects are fantastic. You don’t want to miss out! Big thanks to Nancy and Lily!

Check for our weekly posters with each week’s Rec Events at the Moonlight, Tennis courts and on the Clubhouse door.

Looking forward to catching up with everyone!

Bruce Sirrell, Rec Director

Social Bridge

Our Wednesday afternoon bridge games are played at the VB clubhouse, at 1:15 pm. You do not need to bring a partner!! All are welcome, $ 1.00 for VB club members. Please support the Victoria Beach Club by buying a seasonal membership, all summer activities are possible with your membership support. Drinks are available, or bring your own.

Our last game Sept 1st, 2016 winners were: 1st. Tammy MacIntosh 2nd Barb B. 3rd Patty Johnston Cold Cash for prizes awarded If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to call the conveners.

Tammy MacIntosh. 756-6365 Joan Irving. 756- 2748

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Book Sale: Sunday, July 9th, 1-3 pm.

Book Donations Collected Saturday, July 8th in the Morning The summer is just getting started, but maybe there’s still some spring cleaning to be done at your cottage! We don’t judge! In fact, we welcome with open arms any and all books hanging around from last season or seasons long gone! Make sure to pass on the power of organized words, ideas, and information to your fellow VBers by donating your books to the Victoria Beach Club Book Sale.

The sale will be at the Clubhouse on Sunday, July 9th from 1-3 p.m. The profits will go towards the improvement and stocking of the VB Club Library, as well as various other VB Club initiatives.

The Flea Market team will be collecting your books that are ready for new hands along with your Flea Market donations.

Please make sure to put out the items before 8 a.m. in a secure container like a box or a plastic bag. Remember to be mindful of the weather so that if it’s rainy, you can cover your donations accordingly. We would appreciate a clear separation between Flea Market and Book Sale donations.

Last but not least, we’re putting out a call for volunteers! If you have some time to spare on Saturday evening or Sunday morning for set-up or after 3 for clean-up, then come on down to the Clubhouse! New and returning volunteers are welcome. Extra hands make light work!

Thank you for supporting the Victoria Beach Library!

The Beazley and Edwards families

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

Registration Day - Sunday, July 2nd from 10am-12pm @ the Clubhouse All registration will be first-come, first-served.

Payment is due upon registration.

Swimming lessons begin on Monday, July 3rd.

Session 1: July 3 – July 21 Session 2: July 24 – August 11 Red Cross Swim Preschool Programs: Preschool I and Preschool II (corresponds to 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. Swim staff will assist you in determining which program your child should be registered in.

Red Cross Swim Kids Program 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.

Fun+Fitness Program This program provides competent swimmers a class where they can have fun with friends and get a good workout, without the stress of getting badges and trying to pass levels. Specifically for those who have passed Level 10 but are not old enough to or are not taking the Bronze Medallion/Cross programs at this time but who want to stay swim fit. Sessions will be a mixture of swimming, water games, some safety and the opportunity to get to know other kids the same age at the beach.

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. Emergency First Aid certification is taught with this course.

Red Cross Swim Preschool Programs: Preschool I and Preschool II (corresponds to 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. Swim staff will assist you in determining which program your child should be registered in.

Red Cross Swim Kids Program 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.

Fun+Fitness Program This program provides competent swimmers a class where they can have fun with friends and get a good workout, without the stress of getting badges and trying to pass levels. Specifically for those who have passed Level 10 but are not old enough to or are not taking the Bronze Medallion/Cross programs at this time but who want to stay swim fit. Sessions will be a mixture of swimming, water games, some safety and the opportunity to get to know other kids the same age at the beach.

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. Emergency First Aid certification is taught with this course. *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. Standard First Aid certification is taught with this course. *To register for this course you must have your Bronze Medallion.

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Fees and Session Dates for the 2017 Season Standard Group Lessons for Level Preschool I to Level 10 and for Fun+Fitness - three-week sessions at a fee of $25.00 per session; lessons are ½ hour daily. You may register for Session 1, Session 2 or both (or any part of a session) - 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 Private and semi-private lessons for Red Cross Swim Kids Level Preschool I to Level 10 will also be available upon request, time permitting. Lessons are ½ hour. The fee for private lessons is $55.00 per student 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.

Lifesaving Society Programs Bronze Star, Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross, in one - six week session from July 3 – August 11.

Lesson length: ½ hour for Bronze Star; 1 hour for Bronze Medallion and Bronze Cross.

The fees are as follows: Bronze Star - $75.00 Bronze Medallion & Bronze Cross $165.00.

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.

Red Cross Babysitting Course Lesson length: two – two-week sessions; 1 hour – 5 times per week. Session 1: July 3 to 14 Session 2: July 17 – 28. Must be 11 years old to register. Course fee is $50 (includes booklet).

In an effort to reduce the chaos of Registration Day, please note the following procedure: To start, you should: - Bring your copy of VB Club membership form (memberships available on-site; wristbands will NOT be accepted as proof of VB Club membership) - Know medical insurance numbers for each registrant - Bring cash or cheque book - Know relevant medical conditions of each registrant (asthma, allergies, etc) - Know expected date of arrival/departure (see below) - Bring 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 forms.

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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. * 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 a child will suddenly 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 Swim Staff will be available for swimming registrations and the purchase of VB Club Memberships daily at the Swim Dock from 9:00-11:00 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, July 2nd from 10am – 12pm @ the Clubhouse.

Tamara Roehr and Alice Russell, VB Club Swim Conveners

SUMMER FITNESS 2017

We are in need of a Certified Group Fitness Instructor who knows CPR to fill in the dates below. Please contact Julie for more detail if you qualify and are interested in teaching at 204-979-2707

Please bring a mat, towel and water with you to each class. For Total Body Conditioning you may want to bring your own tubing band (although I will have extras, however sometimes it’s not enough).

Looking forward to another great summer at Victoria Beach!

Julie McPetrie

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WANTED!

• This has always been one of the most well-organized Two people are needed for the events of the season • Working on the committee of Victoria Beach 55+ Golf three couples is great fun, and, Tournament Committee.

July 1st Fireworks TOMORROW at Victoria Beach!

This year’s Canada Day fireworks spectacular will take place on Canada Day, Saturday, July 1st at 10:45pm. Best views are from Yacht Club Beach or Redwing Park. Remember if you’re out on the water stay well away from the Pier!

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Your help is badly needed … now!

For more info, please call Gloria and Claude Fillion. 204-756-2913

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VB Library News

July is finally here and the VB Library is ready to supply you with all the summer reading you will need at the beach. Coming soon is the Book Sale, which will be at the Clubhouse on Sunday, July 9th from 1-3 p.m. We are looking for any and all books to be put out on the side of the street early in the morning on July 8th for pick-up by the Flea Market team. If you have some time to spare on Saturday evening or Sunday morning for set-up or after 3 for clean-up, then we invite you to give us a hand down at the clubhouse.

New and exciting things are happening at the library this year! We’ve got children’s story time on Wednesdays, a leadership-based youth book club on Fridays after closing, a sticker and candy contest, and much, much more. Stay tuned for more information on Canada 150 activities, Mindful Mondays, and chances to be featured on our volunteer showcase wall!

You can follow us on Instagram @VictoriaBeachLibrary and on Twitter @VB_Library for day to day updates and book recommendations!

This is our first gentle reminder that we’re still searching for overdue books from last season, all the way back to 2006. Please take a look around your cottage to see whether you have held onto a library book by accident.

Thank you for supporting the Victoria Beach Library!

Rachel Beazley and Avery Edwards

Meet your Librarians Rachel Beazley Hi there! My name is Rachel. I just finished my first year in the Faculty of Education at the University of Winnipeg. In 2016, I graduated from St. Mary’s Academy and I credit my love for the written word to high school English class. I especially enjoy reading poetry and creative non-fiction. You can often catch me reading up on the latest news and research to do with mental health too! My favourite book is Tuesdays With Morrie by Mitch Albom. When I was younger, Nancy Drew and YA dystopia novels were my go-to summer reads. I hope to meet many new faces this year at the VB Library! Cheers to another summer of reading, relaxing, and having fun at this special place.

Avery Edwards Avery Edwards here and I am super excited to be working at the library this summer! To learn a little about me is to say that I have always enjoyed collecting ribbons and participating in all the activities at the VB Club. My favourite activity, besides movie nights, has to be the annual bike race. At the beach, I have also been very active in my free time as a babysitter. When was younger, I even used to volunteer at the library, so I guess you could say I was made for this job. Don’t forget to follow us on Instagram (@victoriabeachlibrary) and Twitter (@VB_Library) and remember that there are lots of fun activities in our kid’s corner - we even have a youth book club. I can’t wait to get started and I look forward to helping everyone, young and “young-at-heart,” find that special summer read. See you at the Library!

Wayne’s Backhoe & Excavaction Ltd. 113189 HWY 59 Box 305 Victoria Beach, MB R0E 2C0

Randy & Onale Thomas PH: 204-756-2553 waynesbackhoe@gmail.com

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Q and A with your First-Half Tennis Attendants Jenna Cech-Manek (Tennis Head) School: University of Manitoba Admired athlete: Misty Copeland Favorite book: I don’t have a favourite book, but I’d definitely recommend you give “Pete the Cat” a read.

Favorite bakery item: banana chocolate chip muffins Go-to meal that you cook when you’re starving: grilled cheese Career goal: to be passionate about what I do and to have enough vacation time so I can continue to explore the world Which person, living or dead would you like to have dinner with: Ellen DeGeneres, because she is hilarious and there would never be a dull moment.

Words of wisdom: “No one has ever become poor from giving” Anne Frank Alex Kirbyson (Tennis Assistant-Head) School: Kelvin High School Admired athlete: Roger Federer Favourite book: Harry Potter Series Favourite bakery item: Pecan bun Go-to meal that you cook when you’re starving: Skip the dishes Career goal: To do something I enjoy Which person, living or dead would you like to have dinner with: John Lennon, because I feel like he would have really interesting stories to tell Words of wisdom: “ You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” -Wayne Gretzky

Josh Taillon School: Vincent Massey Collegiate Admired athlete: Roger Federer Favorite book: MAUS by Art Spiegelman Favorite bakery item: The dream cookie Go-to meal that you cook when you’re starving: Grilled cheese Career goal: Hope to be an Occupational Therapist Which person, living or dead would you like to have dinner with: I would like to have dinner with Jonathan Toews because he is an inspirational person and really good at hockey.

Words of wisdom: I have learned that I like traveling but Victoria Beach still feels like home.

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Q and A with your First-Half Tennis Attendants

Sami Hester School: Vincent Massey Collegiate Admired athlete: Usain Bolt Favorite book: Stuart Little Favorite bakery item: Cinnamon Buns Go-to meal that you cook when you’re starving: Kraft Dinner Career goal: To become a therapist Which person, living or dead would you like to have dinner with: my great grandpa to hear

about his life and all the experiences he went through Words of wisdom: “this too shall pass”

GOT PLANS FOR CANADA DAY? Why not include the VB Country Market and Breakfast at the Victoria Beach Community Centre?

Rain or shine we will be serving up lots to eat, drink, shop and enjoy. Doors open at 9 am. Market starts at 10 am.

A great place to catch up with your friends.

Jared Siragusa School: J.H. Bruns Collegiate Admired athlete: Antonio Brown Favorite book: Percy Jackson Series Favorite bakery item: Pizza Bun Go-to meal that you cook when you’re starving: Pizza Pops Career goal: To become an engineer Which person, living or dead would you like to have dinner with: Will Ferrell, because he is so funny and would tell some great stories.

Words of wisdom: “There may be people who have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.” Derek Jeter

Even your dogs are welcome (on a leash, of course).

Many of your favorites are back for another season, plus every week some new vendors hope to catch your fancy.

Nothing is more Canadian than shopping for produce grown and crafts made locally. Celebrate how lucky we are to do what we do and have what we have.

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Yacht Club News

As Canada Day long weekend is upon us, it finally feels like summer is underway at the Victoria Beach Yacht Club! We are excited for another summer packed with Learn to Sail Programming, Weekend Racing and Social Events. Sailing Lessons & Weekend Racing is open to all that are interested, for dates and contact info please visit our website at www.vbyc.ca. In addition to our ongoing programming and events we are very excited to announce a new drop-in paddling activity.

Several club members are initiating an open “meet-up” paddle date for kayakers at VB which is planned to be up and running by mid-July. All are welcome to come down to the club on the weekly date to join in a casual kayak paddle on a summer evening. The group paddle activity will be provided club resources to ensure a safe experience for all. Currently the plan is (to) run the activity on Monday evenings for minimum interference with regular VBYC programs but will be flexible if opportunities emerge. Stay tuned to The Herald and the new VBYC website for details by mid-July.

Anyone interested, please contact Greg Thomas at 204-233-0092 or 204-756-2367, or Susan Hall at 204-756-3318 The Victoria Beach Yacht Club is proud to offer the opportunity to introduce sailing to people of all ages through the CanSail program – a structured program in which sailors strive to achieve progressively higher levels of skill and certification. Our coaches are Sail Canada and NCCP Certified sailors who grew up at VBYC and have had success at Provincial and National regattas. Youths aged 8-13 sail the Optimist – a small International Class dinghy and one of the (world’s) most popular boats. Older youths and adults of any age sail the Laser II – a wonderfully designed doubled

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handed sloop rigged boat that is easy to sail but also a quick, highperformance racer under an able skipper and crew.

The coaches teach the basics of equipment, safety, the fundamentals of sailing, and how to read weather and wind. The course is designed to maximize students’ time on the water – learning to handle the boat, adapt to shifting winds and lake conditions, trim the rigging while underway, and eventually to get the most out of the boat and themselves. Most importantly, they will enjoy the outdoors while they make new friends and learn a skill that may eventually become a hobby, a competitive sports activity, or even a way of life.

Classes run 4 weeks between July 17 and August 11. Each session is 5 weekdays, 3 hours per day, morning or afternoon. For more information or to register please visit www.VBYC.ca or come down to the Victoria Beach Club House on Sunday July 2 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM to visit our booth at “Swimming Registration” day and check out a rigged Optimist Sailing Boat.

Weekend racing will continue at VBYC where we boast the largest catamaran fleet in the prairies. Come down to the club early to check it out or maybe even get on a boat. Memberships are available to those interested in racing, recreational sailing, boat storage, and enjoying the best deck at VB. Visit www.VBYC.ca or email info@vbyc.ca for more information and for the schedule of events, including the legendary Aug.6 Yacht Club Dance. (Also on the website is a wonderful feature: ‘Windfinder‘ 7-day Forecast provides information on Lake Winnipeg’s wind direction and speed, cloud cover/precipitation and air temperature for the upcoming week, an amazing tool for anyone heading out on the water or planning a trip to Elk Island.)

Ryan Van Berkel

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Victoria Beach Police and the Moonlight Inn Wrap up the 2016“Helmet-Wearing” Incentive Program

For the last several weeks of summer 2016, members of the Victoria Beach Police - Bicycle Patrol Unit issued Ice Cream certificates to children they observed operating their Bicycles in a safe manner and wearing their Helmets. Under the Manitoba Highway Traffic Act all cyclists under the age of 18 MUST wear an approved Helmet at all times while operating a Bicycle, a passenger on a Bicycle or riding in a pull behind Chariot. The following 25 children were “CAUGHT” by the Police wearing their helmets and all received a free Ice Cream from the Moonlight Inn. Charlie HAUSER Age: 5 Leo LABINE Age: 8 Maci OTTER Age: 5 Henry KRIEDER Age: 9 Grace DUBE Age: 9 Schaefer ENGBRICHT Age: 9 Chayse DUBE Age: 11 Mia McMILLAN Age: 6 Emerson IWASIOW Age: 4 Carson McMILLIAN Age: 8 Georgia STEWART Age: 7 Connor ZUK Age: 8 Isabella STEWART Age: 5 Jackson ZUK Age: 10 Caroline STEWART Age: 1 John FRIESEN Age: 3 Adam JOHNSON-EINART Age: 7 Orla FRIESEN Age: 5 Coultin LINDSAY Age: 7 Eric ROBINSON Age: 8 Luke LINDSAY Age: 5 Stella McCAIG Age: 10 Will McCAIG Age: 10 Sophie ROBINSON Age: 9 Weldon SCOTT Age: 11

On Monday August 15th 2016 at 7:30 p.m the Grand Prize draw was held at the Moonlight Inn. Joyce Powers pulled out the winning ticket belonging to Sophie ROBINSON Age: 9. Congratulations to Sophie who has won a $50.00 Gift Certificate from Alter Ego Sports in Winnipeg.

The Victoria Beach Police would like to once again thank Joyce at the Moonlight Inn for her generous contribution to our Incentive Program. We couldn’t have done it without her. Our thanks to Lise & Gerry at Le Gouter for sponsoring the ice cream certificates and

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FRIDAY, JULY 14 SATURDAY, JULY 15 7:00 P.M. DIFFERENT SONGS EACH NIGHT

Songs written by:

The Beach Boys, Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, The Beatles, CCR, etc.

A tribute to African Orphanage Founder Charles Mulli

FREE CONCERT • VILLAGE GREEN STAGE

we would also like to thank Jeff, Heather & James at Alter Ego Sports for their kind donation.

This program will return this year for the month of July. Sadly, we are still seeing many Children riding their Bikes at Victoria Beach and NOT wearing their Helmets. During the summer, we had a few cyclists not wearing their Helmets crash and get injured. Crashes can happen anytime!

There were a wide range of injuries that occurred as a result, including one Woman who suffered a skull fracture and hospitalization after knocking herself unconscious. Helmet wearing has been law for two years now. The only other option to gain compliance is enforcement! The fine is $63.10. Don’t get caught by the Police NOT wearing your Helmet!

Sergeant Clyde Raven Victoria Beach Police – Bicycle Patrol Unit

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VB LADIES GOLF TOURNAMENT

SIGN-UP STARTS JULY 3 Mark your calendars – VB Ladies Golf Tournament on July 26. Nine holes with two tee-offs: 8:30 and 11:30 AM. Entry fee is $20.00 plus green fees ($15.00) for non-members of the VB Golf Course. All participants must be 18 and over. There are two champions – VB Golf Course Seasonal member and nonmember category.

Sign up individually or as a team. Payment is required with registration at the golf course starting July 3.

Like last year, the Golf Wind-up will be held at the VB Community Centre on Hwy 59. Refreshments catered by the Merry Makers and a complimentary glass of wine will be served.

Tournament champions, flight prizes and a silent auction will fill out the afternoon. Once again, we will donate all proceeds to the VB Community Centre.

Donations for the silent auction are greatly appreciated and can be dropped off at the golf course or one of the golf committee will pick them up.

This is a fun tournament. A chance to golf with friends old and new, followed by a get together at the new Community Centre. See you there!

Sally Lawler (204-756-2416)

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Thank You

Thank you to everyone for the wonderful farewell gathering and especially the kind words. I never expected such a display of gratitude; I am truly touched. We are very lucky to belong to such a great tennis community.

Thank you, also, for the two VB inspired prints by Francois Masse. They will be a beautiful reminder of this period at VB. We are very fortunate to have Stino and Rex as our new tennis convenors. I know we are in very capable hands.

See you at the courts.

Bryan Yagi (shoe tag 007)

VB CLUB RAFFLE 2017

Sat., Aug.5, 10 am-4 pm The popular annual VB raffle will once again be held on the August long weekend in the Village Green.

Rain date is Sunday August 6.

Money raised from this raffle supports recreational activities provided by the Club. Please help us make his one another big success.

Donations in the form of new items/gifts certificates and money are appreciated! Tax receipts are issued for monetary donations.

Please give us a call or flag us down on the bike!

We would be happy to arrange details with you.

Yvette Matousek-Wilson (204-782-3484) Angela Roehm (587-216-1233) Tracey Popel (204-232-6205) Lori Edwards (204-803-8474)

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Nothing Says Summer like Beach Events!

Beach Events will be Sunday July 9th, 2017 Time: 10:30am-12:00pm (Cross your fingers for the perfect beach day!)

Location: Clubhouse Beach Theme: … this is a work in progress! We hope to have more available for the next Herald. Otherwise, see you on July 9th!

Participant Instructions: 1.

Upon arrival at the beach, please check in at the “Awards” table as you pass by the Clubhouse to pick up an Event Guide/ Score Card.

2. Each activity station will have an “Event judge”. The event judge will check off your scorecard as you complete each event.

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Once a child has completed as many events as they can, the score card can be taken back to the Awards table for a prize!

4. Don’t forget to stick around for the group picture at noon! Your chance to shine in the next Herald edition!

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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!). Walk up volunteers are accepted day of as well!

Volunteers are requested arrive at Clubhouse Beach between 9:30-10:00am for station/event training before families begin to arrive.

See you there!

Peacock Family

V.B. Club Yoga 2017 Welcome to another wonderful summer at Victoria Beach!

With the growing popularity of yoga, the V.B. Club has added two additional classes to the schedule this year. On Mondays and Fridays, there will be two 75 minute classes, beginning at 9:00 am and 10:45 am, and on Wednesdays, classes will continue to be 90 minutes in length, beginning at 10:00 am.

In order to continue to provide highly qualified and experienced yoga instructors, the V.B. Club will again have a yoga wristband for $15 for V.B. Club Members. Please bring a copy of your V.B. Club Membership Application (either the pink or yellow copy, which will be immediately returned to you) in order to purchase a yoga wristband. Yoga wristbands can be purchased at Swimming Registration on Sunday, July 2nd from 10:00 am to noon, or in the 30 minutes before any yoga class. Please bring either a cheque made out to the V.B. Club or exact change. Day-pass ($5/pass) holders can also participate in yoga, and these can be purchased at the Clubhouse just prior to yoga classes as well.

The teachers for this year will be Amanda Gray (Mondays), Keith Macpherson (Wednesday, July 5th), Marissa Rykiss (Wednesday, July 12th), Lise Mireault (remaining Wednesdays), and Leslie Towler (Fridays).

Please bring a yoga mat and water bottle, as well as either your green yoga wristband or an orange day-pass. Although the classes are geared towards adults, older teenagers can attend as well.

I have really enjoyed convening the yoga program and meeting so many other yoga enthusiasts. As this will be my last summer as Yoga Convenor, I am hoping to meet a person or two who could organize/teach a yoga program for 2018, so that our beach community can continue this wonderful practice together. If you are interested, please approach me at yoga or contact the Special Events Coordinators.

Namaste, Pamela Beazley (Yoga Convenor)

8 at the Gate Bob Marshall – Victoria Beach, MB Nadine Delorme – Canmore, AB

From a couple of riders helping the VB police “Wish Ride” get started, our group has evolved to 100 riders from Vancouver to Halifax, even one from Saskatchewan, and California to Florida. Weekday mornings will see anywhere from two to ten riders out, weather permitting ( wet roads deter local riders our Vancouver riders not so much). Weekends the group is usually fifteen to twenty, with more on holidays. The pace varies as well, with some riders training for competitions and others enjoying a “Conversational Pace”. We do offer coaching, equipment help and a good workout, joins us. For information contact Bob Marshall: cell 204 261-4292 // VB land line 204 756-8255 // email jmarsha@mymts.net. Find us on Facebook at “eightatthegate”.

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Art Thursdays This coming Thursday, July 6th is the inaugural Art Thursday.

This is a new program that will be held in the VB Clubhouse each Thursday from 12 to 3pm. If you would like to attend one of the classes listed below please email by Tuesday July 4th. This will give the artists enough time to purchase supplies for the students.

Classes with a minimum attendance will run only if the minimum is met.

Email artthursdays@shaw.ca to reserve your space. Please indicate which of the sessions below you plan to attend and note the skill level and the fee!

Artists who would like to teach a skill are encouraged to come out and lead a class! Email me at barbpritchard@shaw.ca to arrange a slot for you!

1. Painting with Nancy-Lou Ateah $45. Skill level-All Come enjoy a paint afternoon, filled with fun and creativity.

Absolutely no previous painting experience necessary. Go home with a finished watercolour painting. (8 to 12 students)

VB Community Church VB Community Church - A NEW TIME -10:00AM It must be summer, the cars are parked in the parking lot, swimming lessons will start soon, the stores are open: time to enjoy our wonderful community.

The VB summer church will start services this year on July 2nd, AT A NEW TIME:10:00 AM. Location is the same place. We hope you will like it. Our ministers come from different denominations, such as Lutheran, Anglican, Gospel, Mennonite etc, with messages for all.

Kathy & Ray Harris of the Salvation Army will be leading the service this Sunday. Choir will practice at 9:30 & all, are welcome. We will be having our usual “Welcome Back” cake from the bakery after the 10:am service, where you can meet old friends & acquaintances.

So remember the new time for the 2017 Summer Church is every Sunday at “10:00 “. See you on July 2nd.

Betty Handsford

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2. Creative Book folding sculpture with Leanne Van Bergen $10. Skill level - All In this class we will be folding pages of books to create a design.

Most designs require precise folding of the pages only. Only some of the designs have pages cut. Bring your own books or use some of the books I will provide. Some creations can be completed in less than half an hour! Others can be more time consuming but the finished product is worth it! Makes great gifts! I will have patterns and supplies available. No experience necessary—just need to be able to use a ruler and a pencil! (5 to 20 students) 3. Textile design with Barb Pritchard $20. Skill level- All Printing & dying on a cotton sun hat with bright and bold colours. One size will fit most.

Open studio $0 Space will be provided for those who would like to enjoy time creating and/or sharing their work with other artists of any age in the community. Come out and share your craft and make new friends. The Club is not supplying any materials for this studio.

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Summer Bootcamp Are you ready for a Challenge & want to take your fitness to the next level? Are you ready for a stronger & healthier you, where you can see and feel results?

Unless it’s a downpour/ thunderstorm we will be there rain or shine so please dress for the weather, and mosquito repellent is recommended! These classes will consist of Tabata training, team/ partner training, beach workouts, circuit training with the use of kettle bells, gliders, battle ropes, TRX straps, ab wheel, pushup bars, resistance bands, skipping ropes and agility ladders.

Where: Meet at the Memorial Stage (by play structure) Time: 9-10am When: July 3, 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 31

August 2, 7, 9, 11, 14, 18 As it is with any VB activity, the classes are free with membership or day pass. Minimum age is 16 yrs old to participate with a parent/guardian’s signature. Class space is limited so please call or text me at #204-979-2707.

Julie McPetrie, CFC, BA Exercise & Sport Science

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Victoria Beach Club – 2017 Membership Welcome back to the beach! We are very excited for another glorious summer at Victoria Beach!

The Victoria Beach Club has been busy over the winter months organizing another season of fun activities for the whole family. You will be able to see the full line-up in the Calendar of Regular and Special Events (printed in PURPLE this year), which is provided with the purchase of a family membership.

The Recreational Programs offered include swimming, tennis, yoga, aerobics, mixed-bridge, movies, arts and crafts for children, supervised hikes and bicycle rides, teen-nights and family recreation nights – just to name a few.

Some of the Special Events offered are: Sports Day, Beach Events, the Sandcastle Building Contest, the Cross-Country Run, the Masquerade, the Dog Show, as well as open swims, and tournaments for tennis, soccer and volleyball.

The Club is also 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 Swimming Instructors.

A major source of revenue to provide these programs and events is the sale of memberships, and so to participate in the above programs and activities, a membership or day-pass is required.

We need your support to continue the traditions that have made Victoria Beach a summer home to many. In addition to buying your membership, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the Club (a tax-receipt will be provided for donations of $20 or more).

Memberships are $50 per family. A single Family is defined as parent(s) and their dependent children. Memberships are non-transferable to other relatives, friends or renters. If additional memberships are needed after the Membership Drive, they can be purchased at the V.B. Info Booth (at the Gate), at the Library or at the Tennis Courts during their regular hours. The family membership is valid for the entire summer. Several memberships can be sold at the same cottage – one for each family at the cottage. Memberships can be purchased CONTINUED ON Page 26

The Anglican Parish of St. Michael VICTORIA BEACH

The The Anglican Parish of St. Michael 8th and Pine, VB invites you to worship with us each Sunday in a service of Holy Communion at 11:30 am throughout the year.

Please note that this is a time change from years past.

Please join us… all are welcome!

Contact Karen 204-754-2479 neiley@rogers.com

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by cottage owners, as well as by renters, guests and cottagers in other beach communities – essentially, by anyone who wishes to participate in the V.B Club’s programs and activities. One membership also entitles you to voting privileges.

Please remember that wristbands must be worn to all V.B. Club activities and programs in order to participate. Each family member will receive a PURPLE wristband upon the purchase of a membership. Note to Parents – please consider writing your child’s name on their wristband in case it is left behind at an event. Replacements for lost wristbands are available for $5.00 at the library and tennis courts.

Where do I buy a family membership?

The door-to-door V.B. Club Membership Drive will take place from June 30 th – July 2 nd. Over this weekend, 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 per person). To obtain your shoe tag, please take your membership application receipt to the tennis courts. We will also be selling memberships at the following times; • Information Booth at the V.B. Gate, during their business hours (8:00 am – 8:00 pm) and at Clubhouse, from 10: 00 am – noon on Sunday, July 3rd Payment by cheque is preferred. Cheques should be made payable to The Victoria Beach Club.

The Victoria Beach Club will be offering day-passes again this year.

These passes will be available at the Tennis Courts, Library, and Information Booth at the V.B. Gate during their regular hours, at a fee of $5.00 each, and will allow the wearer to participate in all Club activities and programs for the day, as if they had a seasonal membership. The passes are for individuals, and are valid for the date for which they are marked only; wristbands may be purchased in advance, but the dates will be written on the wristbands by staff at

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Volunteers are always needed for the Membership Drive! If you are interested please contact Monica at 204 461 1694. We are currently seeking 15 more volunteers for routes.

Have a wonderful summer everyone, see you at the beach!

Cheers, Monica White, Darcie Reimer and Jen Campbell, Heather Wallace

Council Corner HAPPY CANADA DAY!

A reminder - Brush and leaf pick up are over. Most of you got your brush and leaves out on time, but if you were late, please tidy up your debris and store it on your own property until the autumn pick up begins September 5.

Recycling - Our public works staff are now in charge of taking our recycling to the plant in Lac du Bonnet. Would you please reduce the number of trips by FLATTENING YOUR BOXES. We don’t have the manpower to do that task. It only takes a few minutes to do the job, but multiply that by 100 and the task is enormous.

Taxes - Taxes are due July 31. You can pay your taxes on line from all major banks. This year you can also pay your taxes by cheque at the Information Office. Please give it to the attendant.

Cheques will be accepted until July 28.

Two mobility scooters will be available this summer. Rates will be posted at a later date.

Fire - Please be extra cautious with your fire pits. You must have a valid permit (available from the firehall). No fires are permitted on the beach. Private fireworks are forbidden.

Have a wonderful celebration. Reeve and Council

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“Best Spot on the Lot” Raffle Winners

Congratulations to Betty and Ab Hansford who won the Free Reserved Parking in the “Best Spot on the Lot” for the 2017 season.

They are so deserving of this, after years of convening the raffle and now helping and supporting me with ticket sales. The second prize of 4 free taxi rides was won by Patti Ulrich and Matt Metcalfe.

Thanks to Kevin and Sandra Ateah for donating the 1st and 2nd prizes. The 3rd prize, a $75.00 Gift Certificate to Carol’s on Leon, was won by Bob Sudermann. Thanks to Carol Danwich for her generous donation. Our 4th prize of a Beauty Gift Package was donated by Tiffanie of Tiffanie’s Beauty Salon on Ateah Road and won by Jenna Appleyard.

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. 3rd. Tickets are $2.00 each and the proceeds go to the Doctor’s Office and our First Responders. If you would like to help by selling tickets, please call me at 204-894-7517. Betty Lodewyks

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Welcome to Doctor Garth Campbell Welcome to Dr. Garth Campbell as our first doctor of the summer.

We truly are fortunate to have doctors who come back each summer to serve our community.

Dr. Campbell will have his first clinic on June 30 from 5:30 to 7:30.

This year we will have two clinics each day from 9:30 to 11:30 in the morning and from 5:30 to 7:30. The two EXCEPTIONS ARE NO CLINICS ON WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY MORNINGS. The doctor’s office is at 124 Birch Avenue. It is available to all.

If you live outside the Vehicle Restricted area, stop at the white Information Office at the gate and ask. The attendant will help you get to the doctor safely.

REMEMBER TO BRING YOUR MANITOBA MEDICAL CARD AND EITHER CASH OR A CHEQUE IN CASE YOU NEED MEDICINE. Medical Committee, Reeve and Council

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VB Doctors Clinic

As most of you know, our “community clinic manager” was Kathy Brydon until her untimely passing on May 27, 2017. To say we will miss her leadership is an understatement!

In 2014, when Council agreed to re - establish the doctor’s office, Kathy was asked if she would chair a community committee to accomplish that job. She readily accepted. She took on the huge task of setting up the office, recruiting doctors, and making sure the medications were on hand. Her husband John took on the “paperwork” tasks for the office. He has been active, even in the last few weeks, helping us compile what is needed for 2017.

We know many of you knew Kathy, our tiny but mighty VBer, and are felling shocked and sad at her passing. There is to be a Celebration of her life at some point this summer.

Dr. Carry Martens-Barnes has taken the lead, over many years, aiding our community in maintaining a summer doctor. VB owes her a great thank you for all she has done and is doing for us. If you get the opportunity, please thank the doctors when you meet them.

June 11, seventeen wonderful workers showed up to clean the doctor’s cottage. Many helpers make a big task a small one! We would like to thank Terry Angus, Jennifer Engbrecht, Chris and Tamie Archer, Brian and Nancy Hodgson, Kathy McKibbin, Linda McMillan, Richard Jones, Clarice Matthews, Marg Richardson, Sheila and Kathy Grover, and all four Masons, Mike, Trish, Alexandra and Abi! Job well done!!

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

Seasonal $ 495.00 $ 275.00 $ 170.00 $ 320.00

Monthly $ 270.00 $ 175.00 $ 110.00 $ 150.00

Two Weeks $ 195.00 $ 135.00 $ 105.00 $ 120.00

12 & under $ 120.00 $ 80.00 $ 70.00 GREEN FEES: 9 holes Weekdays - $ 15.00 Weekends - $ 17.00 Children (12 & Under) - Weekdays $7.00/round Weekends $10.00/round LOCKERS: Lower Locked Upper Locked Lower Open Upper Open Seasonal $ 35.00 $ 30.00 $ 30.00 $ 25.00 Monthly $ 30.00 $ 25.00 $ 30.00 $ 20.00 Daily $2.00 Manager: Karl Hutchison 3 Wheeled Carts - $40.00 PHONE – 204-756-2435 All above fees/memberships include GST. Children 12 & under may not tee off Saturday, Sunday or Holidays until after 10:00 am and must be accompanied by an adult. Small tournaments welcome. Gift Certificates & Debit Payment Available.

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Rural Municipality of Victoria Beach Reeve: Brian Hodgson Councillors: Kathy McKibbin, Linda McMillan, Penny McMorris, Gordon Buchanan New Address: 705-1661 Portage Ave, Winnipeg Phone: 204-774-4263 Toll Free: 1-800-513-3839 (MB Only) Fax: 204-774-9834 Chief Police Constable: Stewart MacPherson 204-756-2322 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

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Classifieds

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

NEED A HANDYMAN? For prompt, courteous, and reliable help call Mikes Handyman Service at 204-756-6163 or 204799-1703.

Sun Country Arts & Crafts Inc. Arts, Crafts & Collectibles Sale, Grand Marais Community Ctr. Sat. July 1, 10 am – 2:30 pm. Tables $25. For more information or to book a table please contact Barbara at 204-794-7627 or barbdoug@mymts.net.

BIKES WANTED - Has the spark that once drew you to that old beach bike fizzled? Have old tires, frames and parts become eyesores or clutter in sheds or backyards? If so, please don't let them rust away or meet their end at the dump, but text 204 963 6659 for free removal... to a better place.

VB PEDALGOGY COMMUNITY BIKE SHOP - Fix your own bike, build a 'new' one for yourself or a 're-cycle' for the community. No experience required! Lessons, access to tools and parts all pay as you can; sweat-equity an option as no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Saturdays and Sundays by appointment (text) 204 963 6659 located at 326 8th Ave.

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VB Trivia Night Friday, August 4

Deep down you know you are way smarter than people give you credit for. You are a diamond in the rough, just waiting to show off your brilliant mind. Finally, you have your chance to prove it to the world at the Victoria Beach Trivia Night. On Friday August 4th, 7:30 at the Clubhouse, you and nine of your smartest friends will compete against other teams in the ultimate trivia contest.

Teams will answer skill testing questions from ten different subject areas such as science, sports, mathematics etc. Barring any casualties, the game will take two to three hours to complete.

So pick carefully and gather your smartest friends for a fun evening with friendly and not so friendly competition. Imagine a team of firefighters, taxi drivers or RCMP, perhaps a team of 8 at the gate cyclists, or even a VB Executive team. All competing for the title: “Who are the smartest people in Victoria Beach”.

The cost to register a team of ten is $100.00. All proceeds go to the VB Clubhouse renovation. Tickets go on sale Saturday, July 8, at the tennis kiosk.

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The Watchmen “Live and in Stereo” at Summer Winds Family Music Festival Alternative rock and one of the greatest home grown Winnipeg bands, The Watchmen will be taking the stage Saturday, July 22 at the 11th Annual Summer Winds Family Music Festival, Victoria Beach, MB. They will be showcasing music from their 30 year career including their latest album released April, 2017.

“With 30 years under their belts and performances throughout Canada, USA, Europe and Australia and records sold worldwide, we welcome The Watchmen to our stage. They have created a sound that pulls together the influences of classic rock and the Eighties U.S. & U.K. indie scene. They have unbelievable energy and an amazing following of fans.” says volunteer Entertainment Coordinators Michelle Carlson and Karen Stewart.

Over 2 days, Friday, July 21 and Saturday, July 22 eleven bands along with a number of local musicians and children’s activities join The Watchmen in bringing a variety of entertainment that is sure to please the crowds. The Portly Hip, a Tragically Hip tribute band and Panicland (a favourite of Saffie’s General Store) will keep you going from start to finish. You will keep dancing with classic rock brought to you by the Biivvers.

Add Selkirk’s own country

rocker Aaron Starr, a flavour of Reggae with RasTamils, award winning blues artist Tracy K, the energizing Brazilian band Andino Suns, along with the Perms, Fargo Arizona, Jesse Bandura, and Flying Whales.

Summer Winds is family friendly and welcomes children of all ages to the Kid’s Zone Tent. Come have your face painted or make a craft. Enjoy the interactive show of Mr. Circus Productions as well as favourite balloon artist Ryan Price will be there. Kids be creative and decorate your bike for the 2nd Annual Bike Decorating Contest. Parade around the grounds and have a chance to win fabulous prizes.

Glenn Halgren, long time volunteer and chair of the festival says, “There are a lot of fantastic bands and amazing talent in Canada and Manitoba.

Summer Winds is fortunate to be able to showcase some of them. Even if you don’t recognize some of the names, it is great to be able to listen to the different genres of music.”

Advance tickets are on sale now! Save on weekend passes by purchasing no later than July 17th, 2017 for only $50 each (13 and up). After July 17, you pay just $70 for a weekend pass, $30 for a Friday pass or $60 for a Saturday pass. A child 12 and under accompanied by an adult is free, with each additional child just $5.

Tickets are available at business locations within the Eastern Beaches (Victoria Beach General Store, Victoria Beach Post Office, Traverse Bay Corner, Grand Marais Village Store, Saffies General Store, Carol’s on Leon), Grand Marais Village Store and Grand Central Station, 204 Skate in Selkirk and in Winnipeg at Peepers Swim Wear 866 Corydon Avenue and Edmond Financial, at 420 Academy or online at summerwindsmusic.

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com Get your friends, cottage neighbors and family members together and join us for another great year at the Summer Winds Family Music Festival. Take part in sharing in the excitement at Manitoba’s favorite beach party; get involved as a volunteer or as a much-needed sponsor!

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