89th year • Issue No. 8
A non-profit service of the Victoria Beach Club
Friday, August 8, 2014
Who won the thrilling tiebreaker in Men’s Doubles Final at the VB Senior Open Tennis Tournament? Find out in your Herald as we present all of the results in next week’s issue!
victoria beach club special activities 2014
activity DATE TIME LOCATION CONVENOR Volleyball Tournament Sat. Aug. 9 Dog Show Sat. Aug. 9 Lake Winnipeg Foundation - Walk-A-Thon Sun. Aug. 10
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Sports Ground Art Vincent Memorial
Sophie McGoey & Lisa Lucht Bruce Kliewer
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Howdy VB Kids
Week 7 already! I can’t believe the summer programs are coming to an end! We have had a blast this summer with you guys! Here is the plan for the final week of programs, week 7: The movies this week are: August 12- Despicable Me 2 (PG 98 mins) August 14 Muppet Most Wanted (PG 107 mins) Arts and Crafts this week will be “Create your own Craft”! The sky is the limit here kids! The Rec staff will be bringing out all the craft containers and you have free range! We will even have Tye Dye set up on the beach with a few very limited numbers of T-shirts for sale for $5. Be creative! Anything goes this day! As a reminder, crafts run on Tuesdays from 12:30-1:30. The Bike Hike will be to Albert Beach. Make sure to wear a helmet. Remember your bathing suits and a towel and money for the store if you want a treat. I would like to thank the following people! • The Rec Staff for all their hard work this summer! You all did an amazing job • Nancy and Lily for their incredible craft ideas and for volunteering every Tuesday. We couldn’t have done it without you two. • Kevin and Barb for getting my Rec Director report in the Herald each week and I’m sure spell checking! Anil, Suzy and the rest of the VB Board for the opportunity to be your Rec Director again. My family and i love the beach so much! Most of all, thanks to you guys-the VB kids! For always coming to
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events with smiles on your faces and ready to play. Wishing you all a great year at school. Thanks again VB’ers, its been a great summer! Bruce Sirrell Rec Director
Policeman’s Corner Meet the new guy: Constable Ken POOLE was successful in getting hired by Edmonton Police and left our employ at the end of June. We were fortunate to be able to hire Gary CLARKE who is a retired Winnipeg Police member and is building a permanent residence in Bel-Air. Hopefully, Gary will return for a few summers more. Welcome Gary and Christine. Aug. 9th at Idle Thyme. On Aug 9 th if you go to the Idle Thyme Restaurant at Traverse Bay Corner all of the tips will be given to the Children’s Wish for the VB Police bicycle ride to Winnipeg on Aug 20th. The funds raised will be used to build a water park in the Wish Child ‘s neighbourhood as per her wish. Aren’t kids great? They can teach us a lot about not being selfish.
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REGULAR ACTIVITIES CLUBHOUSE ACTIVITIES Aerobics: Arts & Crafts: Bike Hikes: Duplicate Bridge: Mixed Bridge: Movies: Swimming Lessons: Swimming Inquiries: Yoga:
LIBRARY HOURS:
Mon. Wed. Fri. 10:00-11:00 am Maria Erikson (all ages) Tues. 12:30-2:00 pm Rec. Assistants (Ages 7-12) Wed. 10:00 am-noon Rec. Assistants Mon. 6:20 pm Ken Capelle, Gail & Bob Henderson, Henry Krahn Wed. 1:15 pm Bev Underhill & Shelley Saunders Tues. & Thurs. 7:30 pm Rec. Assistants Mon. - Fri. June 30 - Aug. 8 Safe Swim Team Mon. - Fri. 9:30-10:00 am Kristin Vielhaber Tues. & Thurs. 10:00-11:30 am Susan Marshall, Jane Carroll Mon. & Wed. 11:00 am-noon, 7:00-8:00 pm Tues. Thurs. Fri. Sat. 10:00 am-noon Sun. noon-1:00 pm
SPORTS GROUND ACTIVITIES Children’s Games: Family Recreation: Golf Lessons: Youth Sport:
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Library Assistants
Recreation Assistants
(Ages 4-10) Mon. & Fri. 10:00-11:00 am Mon. Wed. Fri. 7:30-8:30 pm (Ages 7-16) Tues. & Thurs. 10:00-10:45 am (Ages 10-14) Mon. & Fri. 10:00-11:00 am
Tennis Court Attendants (Ages 5-6) Weds. 10:30-11:15 am & Thurs. 12:30-1:15 pm (Ages 7-9) Tues. & Thurs. 11:30 am-12:30 pm (Ages 10 & over) Mon. & Fri. noon-1:00 pm Adult Tennis Lessons: Mondays 1:00-4:00 pm with Robert Kennedy Wednesdays 11:00 am-4:00 pm Hit with a Pro (Sign up Mondays) Wed. July 9 Kirbyson’s Doubles Clinic Wed. July 16 Bill Serbin’s Doubles Clinic Wed. July 30 George & Kevin Kylar Wed. Aug 6 George & Kevin Kylar (Children’s lessons if space allows) Junior Tennis Nights: (Ages 11-18) Mon. & Wed. 6:30-8:00 pm Adult Tennis Round Robin: Mon. & Fri. (Register) 10:00-10:20 am (Play) 10:30 am-noon Adult GVS (ground stroke, volley, smash) Tues. & Thurs. 10:30-11:30 & Saturdays 11:00 am-noon Adult Tennis Drills Fridays 1:00-2:00 pm Youth Tennis Lessons:
VICTORIA BEACH CLUB SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 2014 ACTIVITY
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VB Membership Blitz Swim Registration VB Fireworks Rogers Rookie Tournament Girls Tennis Day Flea Market Flea Market Clean-Up Beach Events Bike Auction Teen Movie Night Fishing Derby 200 Metre Open Swim Book Sale Rogers Rookie Tournament Ladies Movie Night Sports Day Masters Tennis Tournament Teen- band on the beach- bbq Junior Tennis Tournament Men’s Golf Tournament Children’s Masquerade 800 Metre Open Swim 30+ Dinner & Dance Sandcastle Building Family Tennis Night Ladies Golf Tournament Teen Movie night Senior Tennis Tournament VB Club Raffle Bike Race Teen Scavenger Hunt Junior Golf Tournament Duplicate Bridge Tournament Volleyball Tournament Dog Show Lake Winnipeg Foundation - Walk-A-Thon Soccer Tournament VB Volunteer Appreciation Cross Country Run VB Club Annual Meeting Novelty Tennis Tournament 55+ Golf Tournament & Dinner Aerobics/Pilates Yoga (Adults & Teens) Duplicate Bridge Mixed Bridge
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Lise Simonsen, Pamela Beazley, Anita Gubbels Anndrea O’Connor & Tamara Roehr Rob Hester John Guest, Tennis MB, VB Tennis Staff Nancy Sarchuk, Robert Kennedy Joanne Gibson & Deb Covernton Lorraine Cook Bridget Bedard & Laura McDonald Stuart McPherson Rec Staff Jona & Brent Green Swim Instructors Meadows & Poulton Families John Guest, Tennis MB, VB Tennis Staff Shannon MacFarlane Leah & Ted Kosokowsky Steve Cook & Stuart Juzda Rec Staff Melanie Charbonneau & Anil Kaul Karl Hutchison Doug & Kristie Pollard Swim Instructors Tim Scott MacRae, Cook & Meadows Families Bryan & Lisa Yagi and VB Tennis Staff Nadine Parsley Rec Staff John Heppenstall Arroll Stewart & Judy Walker Todd and Sherry Hyra Rec Staff Ed & Adam Boge Fran Pollard & Donna Thain Sophie McGoey & Lisa Lucht Bruce Kliewer Team LWF Rex Neuendorff & Stino Siragusa Wendy Derksen & Leslie Sarchuk The Johnson Family Anil Kaul Stino Siragusa Murray & Susan Spence Maria Erickson Jane Carroll & Susan Marshall Ken Capelle,Henry Krahn,Gail & Bob Henderson Bev Underhill
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VB CLUB EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE - 2014 ROSTER PAST PRESIDENT
Maureen Neuendorff
ELECTED DIRECTORS / OFFICERS: PRESIDENT
Anil Kaul
EMPLOYEES: RECREATION DIRECTOR
Bruce Sirrell
RECREATION ASSISTANTS
Brendan Proulx
2014 CHILDREN’S MOVIE LIST Movies start at 7:30 pm at the Clubhouse
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PAST PRESIDENT Maureen Neuendorff PRESIDENT Anil Kaul 756-2158 VICE PRESIDENT Suzy Hester 756-3016 SECRETARY Wendy Derksen 756-6515 TREASURER Cathy Finnbogason 756-2377 DIRECTOR AT LARGE Leslie Sarchuk 756-2690
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vb herald publisher Lana Meier HERALD EDITOR Barb Pritchard Kevin Dubé MEMBERSHIP Lise Simonsen Pam Beazley Anita Gubbles SPECIAL EVENTS Shauna Filuk Jill Kirbyson SWIMMING Anndrea O’Connor Tamara Roehr TENNIS Bryan and Lisa Yagi PLANNED GIVING Bruce Eyford
Vilis Ansons Memorial Trophy
The recipient of the Vilis Ansons Memorial Trophy for 2014 is Boris Bachynski. In order to truly understand and appreciate Boris, we need to start at the beginning. You might wonder how Boris became tennis convenor in 2003? In 2002, our Victoria Beach tennis committee consisting of George Gilmour, Doug Hancock and myself needed to find a new tennis convenor as my 3-year term as convenor was ending. George and Doug were previous Victoria Beach tennis convenors, highly respected leaders in our tennis community and previous winners of the Vilis Ansons Memorial trophy. Our committee met and established criteria that the successful candidate for tennis convenor must meet. Some of the qualifications included experience, communication, motivation and the love of tennis. Our search ended in the consensus that Boris Bachynski was at the top of our list. Thankfully, Boris accepted the position of Victoria Beach tennis convenor. Over his three-year term, Boris had many accomplishments. His forte was having a vision of transforming our Victoria Beach tennis courts into a beautiful, well maintained and professional looking tennis club. Boris called this “beautification”. You only have to look around to see the many improvements that Boris made – the water fountain, freshly painted seating areas with roofs, plant barrels with beautiful flowers in bloom, the new tennis signage, and the major resurfacing of courts 3, 4 & 5 in 2005. Boris also ensured that all of the tennis equipment (nets, rollers, brushes) were in top condition. Boris designed and built the hanging, locking boards that cover the draw sheet boards that we use for all of our tennis tournaments. When Boris had a goal; neither hell nor high water was going to stop him. He worked tirelessly to achieve his goals. He also led by example – how many times did we see Boris with a paint can and brush painting the bleachers or with a hammer and nails replacing rotten floor boards, shingling the roof over our bleachers, planting flowers, or cutting down a tree adjacent to our tennis courts that was going to fall, damaging our fence. These were just some of the examples of the ongoing work that Boris took on. I was honoured to present Boris with the Vilis Ansons Memorial Trophy. Congratulations Boris! Ken Capelle
About the Herald
The Victoria Beach Herald is a service of the Victoria Beach Club. The Herald prints ten issues each summer on Fridays from late June to mid August. The Herald welcomes submissions from readers focused on family events, beach happenings, community issues, etc. Letters to the Editor are always welcome. Submissions should be sent via email to vbherald@shaw.ca. Those without access to email can place written submissions in the VB Herald mailbox behind the cash counter at the Victoria Beach General Store. Submission deadlines are end of day Fridays with the exception of VB Club event convenor submissions for events occurring on weekend days. To read the most current issue of the VB Herald, scan this code with your smartphone or go to http://victoriabeachclub/currentissue
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Get Ready for the Novelty Tennis Tournament!
August 16th and 17th
Well, it’s that time of year again! As we begin to wind down the tennis season at our beloved V.B. courts, I would like to remind everyone that this year’s Novelty Tennis Tournament will be held on August 16th and 17th. The emphasis of this tournament has always been FUN!
Players of all skill levels are encouraged to participate. Please be advised that all entrants to the tournament must be Victoria Beach Club members and have their own shoe tag number. I look forward to an incredible weekend of great tennis, laughs and camaraderie! The Novelty’s
format is an entertaining finale to another spectacular summer at VB. Mark your calendars for August 16th and 17th. See you at the courts, Stino Siragusa 204-996-0121
Be Cool! Be Green! Walk for Water on Sunday, August 10th ! There’s still time to grab a pledge form at one of VB’s key locations (store, Moonlight, bakery, library, info hut at the gate, etc., as well at Saffie’s in Albert Beach) and take part. Remember, this annual event is held in support of the Lake Winnipeg Foundation (LWF) and a cleaner Lake Winnipeg! You can walk alone, partner-up, tripleup -- whatever! Don’t worry about
having to bring in a large amount of $; every little bit counts! Seriously! Things will get underway at the VB clubhouse. Registration begins at 9:15 and the Walk begins at 10. There are 2 routes: 5 km and 2.5 km. (And, as an additional incentive, there will be a draw for prizes for the participants at the end!) If you’re not a walker, you can still support this event by being a pledger
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or by making a donation to the Lake Winnipeg Foundation. For more information or if you have difficulty locating a pledge form, call Deanne McDonald (204 756 2911 or deamcd@mymts.net) or Sandy McCaig (204 756 8855 or sandy.mccaig@gmail. com).
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Where did it go? It is hard to believe that six weeks of tennis programming at VB is almost over for another year. For all the tennis players out there who have been bit by the tennis bug, either new or not so new, this article is for you. You know who you are. You are the ones who would rather be playing tennis than almost anything else in the world. You are the ones whose life has been truly altered by the game. For you, the VB tennis courts are a huge reason you are here. This article is a slightly updated reprint from last year. Although our tennis time at VB is coming to an end, it is our hope that this may help to keep the spark alive until our next season together. It has been a great tennis season with all those screaming forehand winners, those crisp unreturnable volleys, and service aces that made your chest and head swell. Those are the shots that keep us coming back for more, that one in a hundred shots, that exquisite point where the ball and racquet collide at the perfect spot in space, where they make perfect contact and the ball flies effortlessly to where it is intended. All you need to hit is one and you are hooked for life. All you need to do is hit one and you desperately want to hit another. It is that perfect effortless hit that makes us run around the court like crazy people trying to kill that yellow ball. However, for every one of those perfect shots, there are hundreds of shots that are not even close. There are hundreds of shots that frustrate us, depress us, make us feel inadequate, cause some to swear, stamp their feet, and even break racquets. The solution… get better. To get better we take lessons, practice, and play as much as we can. But now there is one more resource that we can access, the internet. Tennis sites on the internet are plentiful. These sites are usually built by entrepreneurial tennis coaches who are trying to expand their audience. Instead of giving a tennis lesson to a small group, they give a tennis lesson to the World Wide Web. These sites are very sophisticated with complete courses offered on anything you can think of related
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to tennis, strokes, strategies, exercises, footwork etc. All have extensive video libraries of the top pros performing in super slow motion, usually with commentary. These sites are trying to convince you to buy their courses or video collections to improve your game. A forehand course will take students through the stroke, step by step, with practice drills. Some even offer free video analysis if you send in video of yourself. You don’t have to buy the courses to benefit from these sites as most have free resources that demonstrate the basic tennis strokes. To access these free resources or video libraries you are asked to subscribe by giving your email address. Once a subscriber, you then have access to their free material, which in some instances can be huge. They will also send free tips, lessons, videos and snippets of their programs to entice you to purchase their latest courses. Some of the more popular tennis sites are FuzzyYellowBalls. com, founded by Will Hamilton. By subscribing to this site you get access to an extensive free basic strokes collection. Hamilton has studied all the top players and has assembled the common elements of each player’s strokes. By copying these elements you can have a perfect stroke, be it a forehand, backhand etc. Now in the middle of a winter night you can see Federer’s forehand in slow motion and practice it yourself in the privacy of your own basement. I have broken many a light bulb and lamp mimicking that exact forehand. Of all the sites I am familiar with, fuzzyyellowballs.com has the best basic strokes collection and the best thing is … it’s free. Tennis One (tennisone.com) is a very large and popular tennis site. Hosted by Jim McLennan, Doug King, and others, this site has free resources, but it is hard to navigate. Introduced in 1996, it is showing its age. Doug King’s approach to tennis is unique, almost Zen-like, but worth a look. Onlinetennisinstruction.com is an up and coming tennis site. Hosted by Florian Meier, a high ranking German and US coach, this site has some free resources, but the main benefit of subscribing is the free tips sent to your inbox. Florian’s videos are well orchestrated with side by side examples of proper and improper stroke technique. These are but a few of the many tennis sites out there. Google or YouTube the area you are interested in and you will have plenty of options to choose from. I think seeing the stroke performed properly and then broken down to manageable pieces is an aid to any struggling tennis player with the desire to improve. So in the middle of winter, when the tennis courts are but a distant memory, log onto one of these sites, practice your perfect swing and put a few dents in the ceiling. Imagine that perfect contact, and be excited about tennis all over again. By the way, if you enter a site that has a lot of pictures of Anna Kornikova in skimpy tennis outfits, you are on the wrong site. See you at the courts! Bryan and Lisa Thank you to: Alex Lesuik, Mathew Heiman, and Geoff Kirbyson for volunteering their time to instruct Adult Tennis Drills this past Friday. Dwayne Lucht for installing the new net and posts on court 5. The Lesuiks for donating three boxes of practice balls to the VB tennis program Upcoming Events All programming will continue until August 15. Starting on Sunday August 10, the court attendants will be on duty from 8 am till noon. Please use the ball rack and chalk board for court rotation when the court attendants are not on duty. The Novelty Tennis Tournament takes place on August 16 and 17. Sign up early!
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THE ANNUAL VICTORIA BEACH SAND CASTLE CONTEST – 2014 EDITION Well, another successful year for the annual Victoria Beach sand castle contest! This year, we had well over 200 people participating or cheering on our sculptors! It was a beautiful day, and the weather cooperated providing much fun and entertainment! The beautiful and imaginative creations were in seven categories this year, creating angst for the judges who attempted to score based on the design and engineering of the creations! In the “8 years and under” category, where children under age 8 sculpted beautiful creations with no help from adults or siblings older than 8 saw “ Octo the Octopus” winning for the Best Skill at sand shaping, created by Maggie Sirrell. Kaehla and Emma Johnson and Bella Kraus created “Princess Castle”, and winning the prize for Best Luxury Real Estate! Branson Miller created “Branson’s Fun Land” which won a prize for the Best Wet day at the beach! Alexis Marchand won Best Stone and Sand Construction, with a “social Pyramid” and Will and Jamie Ahrens created “Castle City” winning the prize for Best City Planning. In the “12 and under” category (also no help by anyone over age 12), four prizes were awarded: Best Blend of Old and New was won by Travis and Easton Hyra and Aaron Pattison, who created “Modern Medieval Castle”. Best attention to Detail was won by Olivia and Lucy Fast, Kate, and Maryse Champagne in their creation of “summer cruising motor boat”. Jackson Sirrell and Benji Hoole’s creation of “The Hole” won the prize for Closest to China! And last but certainly not least: Jack Clement, Ryland Nechwediuk and Xavier Champagne won for Most Impregnable Fortress with their “Castle of Fortune”! In the “Traditional Sand Castle” category, always a favorite, we had many entries and a hard decision for the judges. The creators winning first place were: Riley Hughes, Jillian and Erin Doiron with their creation: “Labella”. Second place went to Lori, Greg, Avery and Blake Edwards for their rendition of a “Mayan Temple”, and third to “Dragon’s Castle” by the Chaytor Family (Ilsa, Richard, Walter, Charles, Mike and Wendy). Other excellent creations were “Hogwarts” by the Surcon Family (Annabella, Bennett, Garett and Jennifer) and “Destroyed Castle” by Stephen,
Scot and Ken Mitchell. In the “Animals and Creatures” category, we had fabulous entries from the following gifted scultors: Anika Farrell, Sarah, Rachel, James and Catherine Watson, Sage and Emery Stapleton, Sam Marchand, Piper Hughes, Laura & Sarah Stelmack, Olivia and Rayna Schuster; Sandy Wang, Brenda, Sallie and George Friesen; Tess Poulton, emma den Haan; Alexis, Jenny, Mike & Colby Bru, and Julia Beazley. In the “Most Decorated” category, we had three fabulous entries, with first place going to Troy and Shane Martin for their rendition of “The VB Pier”. A second place tie was between Lauren Zacharias, Meagen Thornton and Fiona O’Byrne who created “the Sacred Tree” and Andrew Zacharias who created “thingy Cabob”! All very creative structures! The Superstructures was, as usual, very difficult to judge. It was a close race, but first place went to Gabrielle & Sophie Guindon, Joseph & Kai Anderson and Jenica, Emily & Madison Kelly for their creation of “Spitz!” A close second went to Amy & Paige Edwards, Josh & Kai Peacock, Ines Bedard and Cara Brown who created “The Giant’s Foot and the Sea Monster”! Last, but not least, was the “Anything Goes” category, we had a record 10 entries!! This was very hard to judge, but first place went to the creation titled “Moonlight Inn Pizza” by Georgia, Chloe Wilson, Brooke Oxenforth and Caitlyn Willison. Second Place went to “Olaf at VB” and Third Prize went to the creation of “Babies in Rocketships”. Entrants in this category were: Mike and Kiefer Culliford, Wesley Nelson & Gavin McLennan, Jenna, Christine and Mya Oakley, Hanna Lee, Ryan and Alanna Kaser; Grace, Malcolm, Daryl & Christine Smith; Linnea Kosokowsky, Dana Poulton, Hilary, and Paige Robson, Annika Falkenberg, Jack Denttaan, Aidan Pattison, Abi Popel; Ella, Sadie, Tallulah & Sean Brown; Stella, Will and Isla McCaig, Sullivan Cushing; Jessica, Declan and Dave Preston, Jill Kirbyson, Trevor, Karissa & Declan Bowden, and Andrew Kaul, Riley Dyck, Zinnia Popoff, Megan O’Leary and Jack Filuk-Scott. CONTINUED ON PAGE 8
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Reeve: Tom Farrell Councillors: Karin Boyd, Kathy McKibbin, Penny McMorris, Bruce Morrison CAO: Shelley Jensen, 303-960 Portage Ave, Winnipeg Phone: 204-774-4263 Toll Free: 1-800-513-3839 (MB Only) Fax: 204-774-9834 Chief Police Constable: Stewart MacPherson 204-756-2322 Public Works Foreman: Allan Scurfield 204-756-2286 Public Works (after hours emergency): 204-756-2568 Building Inspector: Curtis Beaudoin Wpg Cell 204-291-8207
Website: www.rmofvictoriabeach.ca Email: vicbeach@mymts.net
PLEASE PRACTICE WATER SAFETY AT ALL TIMES. PREVENT FIRES – TAKE CARE PLEASE STAY OFF THE BANKS & EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION ON LAKEFRONT PATHS
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 9 Please note that the author provides apologies for the technical error that prevents us from identifying some of the correct creations and their creators. We will endeavor next year to ensure all categories have correct names with creations! Many thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers, set up, cleanup, judging and freezy patrol: Annie, Elly, Pat and Murray MacRae, Lorraine, James and Matt Cook, Carolyn, Geoff and Chas Meadows, Helen Black, Claire Risbey, Jessie O’Leary, John and Max Trainor, (I hope I haven’t missed anyone?) and thanks especial to the members of our fabulous VB Rec Staff who helped! We couldn’t have done it without you! We also thank
VB Club Annual General Meeting Sunday, August 17
Attention to all Victoria Beach Club members! If you purchased a VB Club membership in 2014 you are entitled to attend the Annual General Meeting of your VB Club. This years AGM takes place on Sunday, August 17th at 11am in the VB Clubhouse. This is a great place to learn more about the Victoria Beach Club, its activities, future plans, and finances.
Nancy Sarchuk for her donation of sand buckets and shovels for prizes! Thanks to all of you for attending, and many thanks to all of our judges whose task was a very difficult one - they worked diligently to ensure fairness and to perform the very difficult task of choosing the top creations for each category as there were so many unique and gorgeous creations and we hope to see you all next year! The Cook, Meadows and MacRae families
Volunteer Appreciation Wine & Cheese
Attention all VB event and club volunteers! The VB Club wants to show its appreciation for all your dedication and hard work. Please join us at the Clubhouse on Friday, August 15 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm for refreshments and socializing. All previous and current volunteers, as well as those who are “signed up” for next year are invited. Can’t wait to see you there. VB Club Board
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35th ANNUAL VICTORIA BEACH
55+ GOLF TOURNAMENT AND DINNER WHEN: Monday, September 8th, 2014 WHERE: Victoria Beach Golf Course and the dinner is at the East Beaches Senior Scene, #3 Ateah Road. There will be ample parking at the Senior Scene, on Ateah Road, and across the highway. The turkey dinner, catered by the Merry Makers will be at 6:15 pm, and the doors will open at 5:00 pm. TIME: 2 shotgun starts at 9:30 am and 1:00 pm. [Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the start time for registration] ELIGIBILITY: Please note, to play in the tournament, you MUST be a member of at least one of the following: the VB Golf Course; the VB Club, VB Sports Club/Community Centre or the Senior Scene. [Golfer’s spouses/partners may be under 55 and may golf, but cannot win a golf prize.] GOLF SIGN-UP SHEET AND DINNER TICKETS: Available at the VB Golf Course as of August 1st. COST: Dinner tickets are $13.00 [plus golf green fees to be paid on the day of the tournament, if you are not a member of the VB Golf Course]. PRIZES: For flights and individuals. [DONATIONS OF PRIZES FOR THE SILENT AUCTION ARE MUCH APPRECIATED. If you can donate a prize, please drop it off at the golf course by September 2nd.]
The Anglican Parish of St. Michael VICTORIA BEACH
The Anglican Parish of St. Michael 8th and Pine, VB invites you to worship with us each Sunday in July and August at 9:00 am in a service of Holy Communion. Note: September 7th we will meet at 11:30 am
Please join us… all are welcome! 2014 Victoria Beach Golf Course Rates
MEMBERSHIPS: Family - Adult Couple Single - Adult Junior - 13 to 17 Child - 12 & under 2 or more children,
same family (12 & under)
Seasonal $ 425.00 $ 290.00 $ 170.00 $ 120.00 $ 180.00
Monthly $ 245.00 $ 175.00 $ 110.00 $ 80.00 $ 120.00
Two Weeks $ 175.00 $ 120.00 $ 105.00 $ 70.00 $ 110.00
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Special Events News To start off this weekend, we have the Volleyball Tournament run by Sophie McGoey & Lisa Lucht on Saturday morning. Thank you for volunteering! Also on this day, is a popular event for the kids – the Dog Show! Thank you to Bruce Kliewer for organizing this event and working the mic. Then on Sunday August 10th, we have the Lake Winnipeg Foundation Walk-athon run by Deanne McDonald and Team LWF. Also on this same morning is the Soccer Tournament run by Rex Neuendorff & Stino Siragusa. What a busy morning! Come on out and support all of the participants! Thank you to all these volunteer convenors! See you at the events! Shauna Filuk – 204.756.6642; cell – 204.941.0077 Jill Kirbyson – 204.756.2879; cell – 403-807-1784
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2014 VB Bike Race Results!
Here are your winners: Girls 4-5 1st Place: Annie McDonald 2nd Place: Annabella Sime-Surcon 3rd Place: Leah Orloff Boys 4-5 1st Place: Will McCaig 2nd Place: Noah Bueckert 3rd Place : Declan Preston Girls 6-7 1st Place: Ruby Helms 2nd Place: Chloe Wilson 3rd Place: Grayce Dubé Boys 6-7 1st Place: Bennett Sime-Surcon
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Congratulations to all of the participants in this year’s bike race, another glorious race day at Victoria Beach. There were a total of 89 participants in this year’s race. Huge thanks to the volunteers and the Rec. Staff who helped direct traffic and ensure a safe course for the races. Special thanks to the Vermette Family and Brenda Sloan for helping out with set up, and the dad with the shovel who showed up at just the right time to smooth off the bump at the finish line, and to the Boyda family for handing us a well set up system. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation for the rookie race event coordinators in making things go as smoothly as possible. Boys 10-12 1st Place: Ryland Nechwediuk 2nd Place: Ethan Boyda 3rd Place: Oliver Brown Girls 13-18 1st Place & Winner of the Sam Clapham Memorial Trophy: Avery Edwards 2nd Place: Christine Oakley 3rd Place: Tess Poulton Boys 13-18 1st Place & Winner of the Norman C. Carriere Trophy: Ian Willison 2nd Place: Branson Trainor 3rd Place: Ben Kilbrei Thanks, and see you all next year! The Hyra Family
2nd Place: Seb Brown 3rd Place: Ryan Maternick Girls 8-9 1st Place: Jessica Preston 2nd Place: Chayse Dubé 3rd Place: Vanessa Kemp Boys 8-9 1st Place: Jack Clement 2nd Place: Benji Hoole 3rd Place: Ethan Veitch Girls 10-12 1st Place: Ella Russell 2nd Place: Caitlyn Willison 3rd Place: Brooke Oxenforth
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VB Ladies Golf Tournament was an overwhelming success once more
The sun shined, the golfers arrived and the tournament was a great success. There were 117 ladies that joined in for the 2014 Golf Fore The Cure held at the Victoria Beach Golf Club. Susan Spence won the Stelmack Members Trophy and Deb Robson won the non-members Trophy. The longest drive was won by Shauna Filuk, closest to the line was tied by Judy Walker and Carolyn Wiens and closest to the pin was won by Leslie Mcleod Following are the first five flight winners: Flight #1 - Christine McCrady, Gloria Fillion, Linda Connelly, Debbie Elliott, Laureen Johnstone, Leslie McLeod Flight #2 - Donna Thomas, Carlee Wilson, Fay Berthelette, Melissa Pluchinski, Fay Morrison, Donna Thain Flight #3 - Jane Dillon, Karen Kroft, Deb Parsons, Allison Bloomer, Melanie Tooley, Sharon Kreutzen Flight #4 - Lise Plouffe, Andrea Unruh, Marte Bachynski, Mary McIntosh, Danielle Clake, Peggy Maeren
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Flight #5 - Rose Bushuk, Liz Foster, Sue Hodgson, Cathy McGuiness, Marge Heiland, Lynne Paterson Thank you to Marlene Boyda who sponsored the “Chip it in the Cup” on the 5th hole, the ladies had fun with this welcome addition to the tournament. Congratulations to everyone! Once again we enjoyed wine and cheese at the social hour while waiting for the results to come in. Special thanks to Laith Gagnon who donated the wine. Laith has donated the wine for several years and is much appreciated by the ladies. Also thanks goes out to Piazza De Nardi and The Wine Peddler for a donation of wine and a prize. CONTINUED ON PAGE 15
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Thank you to Bruce Eyford for prize donation and sponsoring the hole-in-one on the third hole, unfortunately there was no winner. With monies collected from a portion of the registration fee, online donations, general pledges and silent auction tickets we are pleased to announce that we raised $2,180 for Breast Cancer research going to the the Canadian Cancer Society. Thank you to all who participated. Presenting partner, Subaru, Golf Canada, Thank you to the following Donors: Boeing Canada Technology Ltd. Cindy Burkett Carol’s on Leon Einfeld’s Bakery Ltd. Encore Envelopes Enzal Ltd. Grand Pines Golf Course Invisible Hands Massage Moonlight Inn Piazza Di Nardi & The Wine Peddler Rainbow Stage The Cottager Magazine Traverse Bay Corner Store Victoria Beach Parking Lot Marlene Boyda Julia Burkard
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Thank you to all the volunteers who helped put this together: Sherill Zellis, Fay Morrison, Shelley Saunders, Teresa Young, Rhett Thomas, Betty Hansford, Marlene Boyda, Joan Dawson, Glennis Wilkinson, Bev Mackelson, Karen Kroft. Thank you to all the clubhouse staff, Karl, Ramona, Lisa, Eric, Mike thanks and the maintenance staff for the beautiful golf course we played on. We are looking for a new convener for 2015 call Nadine Parsley @ 204-797-4324 if you are interested in taking this on.
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Junior Tennis Tournament
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Parent Child Rec - Xavier & Philippe Champagne
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Parent Child Competitive - Lydia Morel & Ali Stewart
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Mixed Doubles 14 and Under - Amy Edwards & Eddy Partridge Girls Singles 14 and Under - Dana Poulton, Emma den Haan
Girls Doubles 16 and Under
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Girls Singles 12 and Under - Linnea Kosokowsky, Georgia Wilson
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Junior Tennis Tournament
16 Boys Singles - Alex Kirbyson, Cole Paige
Boys Singles 14 and Under - Thomas Partridge, Alex Kirbyson
16 Girls Single - Lydia Morel, Tess Poulton
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Boys Singles 12 and Under - Stefan Barre, Chris Edwards
Boys Singles 18 and Under - Connor Davies, Luke Charbonneau
Boys Doubles 18 and Under - Quino Da Roza & Derek Finnbogason, Luke & Ben Charbonneau
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8 at the Gate
The 8 at the Gate riding group celebrated its tenth year of riding and fifth year of the Gran Fondo – Gran Colazione on Sunday Aug. 3. We completed the usual 45 km group ride to Lester Beach, winding up back at Marshall’s for pancakes, mimosas and fellowship. Thirty-four riders turned out with at least half a dozen of our “regular” riders missing for various reasons. A scorching pace was set by Daniel Russell*, Gord and Tom Mahwinney and Scott Stephanson, along with some imports from Grand Beach for the “l’Echappée” group. “le Péléton” maintained a fast pace as well (30 to 35 km/h), and “le Gruppetto” enjoyed the conversation and scenery that the other groups could not, due to lack of oxygen, sweat in eyes or HR monitor issues. We were especially honoured by the late arrival of Ella Russell* (*no relation but following in the fast wheels of) gold medal winner of the beach bike race medium course. Get here earlier next year and there might even be some pancakes left for you, Ella. We will continue to ride through the fall, meeting at 08:00, switching to later start times as the weather cools. A number of our riders will be participating in major events: VB Police Children’s Wish Ride, MS Biking to the Viking as well as Banff and Whistler Gran
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.
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Fondo events. New riders are welcome as always! Please contact Bob Marshall 204 756-8255 (local) 204 261-4292 (cell) or email jmarsha@mymts.net.
Beach People “I would like to extend a huge thanks to the person who found my lost earring and turned it in to the Information Booth. I thought it was like looking for a needle in a haystack, but obviously someone came across it. Thanks again!” Andrea Moore To whomever left a surprise of a bouquet of Lilies in my kitchen sink. They are beautiful and I’m thoroughly enjoying them! What a lovely surprise! Thank you so much. Lillian
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Thank you from East Beaches Animal Services
It had been a busy month prior to our raffle, but all the hours were worth it as EBAS had a very successful auction fundraiser. Thank you to all those who faithfully come out every year and support us by purchasing tickets. Thank you also to the businesses and individuals who donate every year. Thanks to Lise and Jerry at Saffies’ Store and the RM of Victoria Beach for always generously allowing use of their space. Last, but not least a huge thank you to our small, but dedicated group of volunteers who give of their time every year to make this fundraiser possible allowing EBAS to continue helping the lost, abandoned and abused animals in the east beaches area. A list of winners and our great friends who donate to our auction will be posted in various locations throughout the community. Also visit us on Facebook for list of winners and info on any animals that are up for adoption. You can also call Sandra at 756-3117 or Carol at 756-8657.
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Farewell to David Hurst David Hurst’s dad bought the property at 333 Sunset and built the log cottage on it in 1928-the year Dave was born. He has spent at least a part of every summer here since.On Saturday, July 26, 2014 his neighbours and closest friends bid him a fond farewell. Mike& Trudy Tritt, Mark & Melanie Tooley, Bill Pope (minus Elizabeth, who was whale-watching in Churchill) Don & Lynne Paterson, Bill & Mary Duff and Deb Covernton entertained Dave at Paterson’s next door. Everyone enjoyed a wonderful brunch by participating in preparing, donating, serving, and of course, eating at the table featuring an exquisite centerpiece grown by Bill and arranged by Mary Duff--they should go into the business!! Father Bill asked a blessing for David and said Grace. Mike proposed a funny and sentimental toast and presented Dave with a copy of “100 SUMMERS ON LAKE WINNIPEG” autographed with a special message by the authors Sheila Grover(also a former close neighbour) and Greg Thomas. Each of us had written a personal note in the book to say goodbye and remember us at VB. Some nostalgia, tall tales and reminiscences with and about Dave. Another toast, this time with special toasting beverage from
and by Bill Pope, followed by a round of “For He’s A Jolly Good Fellow’. Melanie Tooley served her delicious “ Best Wishes Dave “ cake. Dave thanked his friends warmly .To top off the party, we commandeered a Chinese tourist (who was lost) to take the attached picture of us on Dave’s front deck. For the last time. We all hate to see him leave and will miss him dearly. Good wishes and good luck, David Hurst!
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Trooper Rocks the Summer Winds Festival
Thousands of local beaches residents and Manitoba area fans came out “For a Good Time Not a Long Time” as headliners Trooper, and the Neil Youg’uns and Luciano electrified the newly expanded stage at the Victoria Beach Sports Field. While funds are still being tallied with this important fundraiser for the Victoria Beach Community Centre, everyone who bought a ticket, worked, and/or donated to the event are the true stars as they ensure the continued growth and success of this annual festival. Everyone had good time indeed, as no major incidents were reported over the two days featuring 11 acts and some Kodak moments including an autograph session with Trooper, as well as the return of the Neil Young’uns tribute band and Jamaican Reggae star Luciano who was backed by a stage packed with musicians and singers. Brandon’s Until Red took the stage for the first time along with local favourites The Buster McCoy Band, The Blackout City Kids, Rubber Soul, The Lucky Stones, and The Crooked Fifth who performed an upbeat unplugged session during a brief rain shower. Returning young stars Dylan and Jessie Thomas kicked off the festival. The Summer Winds Family Music Festival Committee extends a huge thank you to the dedicated army of volunteers, as well as nearly 50 Festival sponsors including partners Greenback Hunter and Fishing Guide Services of Victoria Beach, Manitoba Culture Heritage and Tourism, Edmond Financial, Manitoba Liquor & Lotteries, D.G. Cameron’s Leisure Liquidators, and the RMs of Victoria Beach and Alexander. For a full listing of sponsors, great Festival photos and more, go online at summerwindsfest.com. See you all next year!
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Super Soccer Sunday, August 10th It is time for the annual V.B. Soccer Tournament taking place at the Sports Field on Sunday, August 10th. We will kick-off the day with the Kid’s Division (7 to 10 years) at 9:00 A.M., followed by the Youth Division (11 to 14 years) and finally the Open Division (15 years and up), starting at approximately 11:00. The goal for the day is fun and participation. Teams will consist of a keeper and five players on the field with a minimum of two members of the opposite gender on the field at all times. You may have as many substitutes on your team as you like. Individuals who do not have a team need not worry, just sign up (early) and we will find a team for you! It is important to note that bare feet or running shoes will be acceptable footwear for the day, absolutely NO cleats will be allowed! We encourage you to bring water and sunscreen. Please submit your team name, division category and roster no later than 6 P.M. on Saturday, August 9th (no exceptions!) You can call either Stino or Rex at the numbers listed below, or feel free to drop off your submission at 311 2nd Avenue. Are your playing days over but still love the game? Why not come down and volunteer to referee a game or two? We appreciate anyone interested in refereeing to come down to the Sports Field on Sunday to help out, or give Stino or Rex a call. If last year’s champions could return the trophies to the Sports Field on the day of the tournament that would be greatly appreciated! See you on the field! Stino Siragusa Rex Neuendorff 204-996-0121 204-756-2504
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The volleyball tournament is Saturday, August 9th at 9 AM. Everyone is welcome! Please call (204) 756-6645 to register your team. Teams must have at least 2 female players. There is a competitive and recreational side. Hope to see you there! Sophie McGoey & Lisa Lucht
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Classifieds Need a handyman? For prompt, courteous and reliable help, call Mike’s Handyman Service at 756-6163 or 799-1703. THE HOME FRONT: Hopscotch and Heartache While Daddy was at War is an award-winning memoir by Margaret Dennis Owen. Available at at the Victoria Beach Grocery or at 407-6th Avenue (phone 204 756 2647). Sun Country Arts & Crafts Inc. Arts, Crafts & Collectibles Sale V.B. Sports Club Sat. AUG. 9 - 10 am TO 4 pm, Tables/ $ 20Contact Dale 204-586-0897. Cottage for Rent - Very comfortable 2 story, 2 private bedrooms, 5 bed ‘barracks’, 2 bathrooms. 3 Beech @ Bayview. Sept 2014 and Victoria Day-Thanksgiving 2015, Phone (310)230-3298 or rhos. dyke@gmail.com Work Wanted - Duncan your local plumber (Journeyman with 22yrs experience ). Small jobs a specialty. Fast, reasonably priced service. Property management, opening and closing too. When it breaks call/text 431-228-3032! ROCK STAR JEWELRY (North Vancouver) sale. Sunday, August 10 from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 206 5TH Ave. Rain date Monday August 11 - same times.
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Victoria Beach Community Church We want to invite you to our services at St. Michaels Church at the corner of Pine & 8th Ave. We have a variety of speakers, different denominations , that come & lead our services. This Sunday, August 10th, will be Wayner Larstone of the United Church, followed by Dr. Murray Henderson from the Anglican Church. There is usually a choir and if you want to join us, come at 10:30 am and we run over the anthem- the more the merrier. So please come and join us at 9 am.
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I would like to express my heartfelt thanks to the people of the RM of Victoria Beach for their support during my 12 years on council. I was happy to be able to add my knowledge from my past experiences to help accomplish many projects in the R.M. I hope this helped in your enjoyment of your time at the beach. It has been a pleasure meeting so many of you and I look forward to seeing many of you in the future. Sincerely, Bruce Morrison
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