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95thd year • Issue No. 2 A non-profit service of the Victoria Beach Club Friday, July 3, 2020
Flower Power!
The stairs at 5th and Connaught are a little prettier
thanks to the efforts of three VB ladies.
Photo: Nancy Greer
VICTORIA BEACH CLUB SPECIAL ACTIVITIES 2020
ACTIVITY DATE TIME LOCATION CONVENOR
Swim Registration Sat., July 4 10:00 AM - Noon Clubhouse Edwards Family
VB Rookie Mini Tennis Tournament Tues., July 7 2:00-5:00 PM Tennis Courts Robert Kennedy & Tennis Staff
Kirbyson Junior Doubles Clinic Wed., July 8 2:00-5:00 PM Tennis Courts Geoff Kirbyson
Teen Summer Kickoff Fri., July 10 9:00 PM Village Green Stage Rec Staff
Masters Tennis Tournament Sat., Sun., July 11,12 All Day Tennis Courts Bill and Jane Turk & Carol Forsythe
Girls Tennis Day Tues., July 14 3:00-5:15 PM Tennis Courts Natasha Blair, Meagan Strome & Angela Earl
Kirbyson Adult Doubles Tennis Clinic Wed., July 15 2:00-5:00 PM Tennis Courts Geoff Kirbyson
Teen Event Wed., July 15 9:00 PM Village Green Stage Rec Staff
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REGULAR ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITH ADDITIONS/DELETIONS OR REVISIONS
SHOULD CHANGES OCCUR IN COVID 19 GUIDELINES
OTHER ACTIVITIES FITNESS ACTIVITIES
Children’s Games: Mon. & Fri. 10:00-11:00 AM (Ages 4-10) Yoga (Adults & Teens): Mon & Fri 9:00-10:15 AM / 10:45 AM-Noon Mairen Kops
(Village Green & Sports Field) (Green space by Pier) Wed. 10:00-11:30 AM
Family Games: Mon. Wed. Fri., 7:30-8:30 PM Aerobic Classes: Tues. & Thurs. 10:00-11:00 AM Julie McPetrie
(Sports Field) (Village Green)
Arts & Crafts: Tuesdays 12:30-2:00 PM Lily Massé & Rec Assistants Family Fitness: Mon. Wed. Fri. 10:00-10:30 AM (See The Herald for exact dates)
(Sports Field) (Village Green)
Bike Hikes: Wed. 10:00 AM-Noon (Ages 7-12) Rec. Assistants Boot camp with Julie: Mon. Wed. Fri., 9:15-10:00 AM
(Leaves from Clubhouse) (Village Green)
Swimming Lessons: July 6 - Aug. 14 Safe Swim Team
TENNIS COURT ACTIVITIES Tennis Court Attendants
Swimming Inquiries: Mon. - Fri. 9:30-10:00 AM Duncan Lamont (Modified with restrictions on numbers and social distancing)
Golf Lessons: Tuesdays 10:00-10:45 AM (ages 6-11) (Sports Field) Youth Tennis Lessons: Wed. & Fri., 12:30-1:15 PM (Ages 5-6)
Thursdays 5:30 PM (ages 12-16) (VB Golf Course) Tues. & Thurs. 1:00-2:00 PM (Ages 7-9)
Mon., 12:30-1:30 pm & Thurs., 2:00-3:00 PM (Ages 10 & over)
Youth Sport: Mon. & Fri. 10:00-11:00 AM (Ages 10-14)
Junior Tennis GVS: (ground stroke, volley, smash)
Boot camp with Julie: Mon. Wed. Fri., 9:15-10:00 AM (See The Herald for exact dates)
Mon., Wed. & Fri., 6:00-7:30 PM (Ages 11-18)
Kayaking Meetup: Thursdays July 9 - Aug 13 6:30 PM (See The Herald for details)
Adult Tennis Round Robin: Mon. & Fri., 11:00 AM-12:30 PM
Adult GVS: Tues., Thurs. & Saturdays 11:30 AM-1:00 PM
LIBRARY HOURS: Mon. & Wed. 11:00 AM-Noon, 7:00-8:00 PM Library Assistants
Family Tennis: Tues. & Thurs., July 6:15-7:15 PM / August 6:00-7:00 PM
Tues., Thurs., Fri., Sat. 10:00 AM-Noon
Sun. Noon-1:00 PM 10 & Under GVS: Tues. & Thurs., July 6:15-7:15 PM / August 6:00-7:00 PM
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Swim Registration Sat., July 4 10:00 AM - Noon Clubhouse Edwards Family
VB Rookie Mini Tennis Tournament Tues., July 7 2:00-5:00 PM Tennis Courts Robert Kennedy & Tennis Staff
Kirbyson Junior Doubles Clinic Wed., July 8 2:00-5:00 PM Tennis Courts Geoff Kirbyson
Teen Summer Kickoff Fri., July 10 9:00 PM Village Green Stage Rec Staff
Masters Tennis Tournament Sat., Sun., July 11,12 All Day Tennis Courts Bill and Jane Turk & Carol Forsythe
Girls Tennis Day Tues., July 14 3:00-5:15 PM Tennis Courts Natasha Blair, Meagan Strome & Angela Earl
Kirbyson Adult Doubles Tennis Clinic Wed., July 15 2:00-5:00 PM Tennis Courts Geoff Kirbyson
Teen Event Wed., July 15 9:00 PM Village Green Stage Rec Staff
200 Metre Open Swim Sat., July 18 2:00 PM Pier Edwards Family & Swim Instructors
Fishing Derby Sun., July 19 9:00-11:00 AM Pier TBD & Rec Staff
Teen Fishing Derby Mon., July 20 8:00-10:00 PM Pier Rec Staff
Robert Kennedy Tennis Lessons Tues., July 21 2:00-5:00 PM Tennis Courts Robert Kennedy
Teen Event Wed., July 22 9:00 PM Village Green Stage Rec Staff
Junior Tennis Tournament Wed., Thurs., July 22, 23 All Day Tennis Courts Kim and Kevin Goetz, Mike Bru, Jenny Hasenack Bru, Kerra & Adrian Frost
800 Metre Open Swim Sat., July 25 2:00 PM Pier Edwards Family & Swim Instructors
Teen Scavenger Hunt Wed., July 29 9:00-11:00 PM Village Green Stage Rec Staff
Seniors Tennis Tournament Sat., Sun., Mon., Aug 1,2,3 All Day Tennis Courts John Blair & John Heppenstall
VB Club Raffle Sat., Aug 1 10:00 AM-4:00 PM Village Green Suzy Blunderfield & Shannon Bowden
VB Rookie Mini Tennis Tournament Wed., Aug 5 2:00-5:00 PM Tennis Courts Robert Kennedy & Tennis Staff
Teen Event Wed., Aug 5 9:00 PM Village Green Stage Rec Staff
Junior Golf Tournament Thurs., Aug 6 Golf Course Adam & Ed Boge
Teen Windup Extravaganza Wed., Aug 12 9:00-11:00 PM Village Green Stage Rec Staff
VB Annual Meeting Sun., Aug 16 11:00 AM Clubhouse Suzy Blunderfield
Novelty Tennis Tournament Sat., Sun., Aug 15,16 All Day Tennis Courts Frank Manning
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Victoria Beach Club
President’s Message
BOARD Summer has officially started! My name is Shannon Bowden and I am in my second year as Director at
PAST PRESIDENT Large with the VB Club Executive. Planning for this season was like building a house on shifting sands as
Suzy Blunderfield we switched things up several times as the COVID-19 Government guidelines changed. We were happy to
make those changes though as it meant so many of the regular activities that we all know and love, were
PRESIDENT able to continue. While some special events aren’t able to happen this year, we are hopeful they will be back
Suzy Blunderfield for summer 2021!
204-292-0397 I hope you have purchased your membership already and used our online service! If you missed out, not
to worry. You can still order online or go to the Clubhouse during Swim Registration on July 4th from 10
VICE PRESIDENT till noon (and register your kids for swimming lessons too!) Starting on Sunday, July 5th, you can purchase
Heather Turzak
(204) 509-6164 a membership at the Tennis Court kiosk or when the Library is open. Don’t forget – wristbands are
required for ALL CLUB ACTIVITIES!
SECRETARY Two of our major fundraisers aren’t happening this year, so we are relying on membership revenue more
Doug Stewart than ever. Our expenditures are increasing as we purchase more cleaning supplies and stock up on hand
(204) 612-5556 sanitizer. We are also anticipating requiring more staff hours to complete thorough cleaning and sanitizing
of the Clubhouse and shared equipment/materials. As one of the convenors for the raffle (our only VB Club
TREASURER fundraiser this summer) – please mark your calendar for August 1st. We hope you’ll come down and buy
Dave Wilson lots of tickets as ticket revenue goes directly into helping us run the many VB Club programs and activities!
756-2757 Activities coming up this week are (see Herald for more details):
• Swim Registration – Saturday July 4, 10 till noon at the Clubhouse
DIRECTOR AT LARGE • Beach Events – Sunday July 5 at Clubhouse Beach
Shannon Bowden • VB Rookie Mini Tennis Tournament – Tuesday July 7, 2:00-5:00pm
• Junior Double Tennis Clinic – Wednesday July 8, 2:00-5:00pm
Victoria Beach Club • Toy Story 4 Movie – Tuesday July 7 at 6:00 and 8:30pm
• The Lion King Movie – Thursday July 9 at 6:00 and 8:30
OFFICERS Have a great summer and remember – stay 2m apart and use the hand sanitizer provided at all Club
activities!
VB HERALD PUBLISHER
Shannon Bowden
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About the Victoria RMVB
HERALD EDITOR
Barb Pritchard Beach Herald
One of the longest continuously publishing community Police
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vbherald@shaw.ca newspapers in Canada, now in our 95
MEMBERSHIP
Yvette Wilson
th year, the Victoria Beach Herald is a service of the
Victoria Beach Club. The Herald prints nine issues each Board
SPECIAL EVENTS
summer on Fridays from late June to mid-August. The
Herald welcomes submissions from readers focused on
family events, beach happenings, community issues,
Meeting
Cathy Bizruchak etc. Letters to the Editor are always welcome: they must The RMVB Police Board will be
be signed with the author’s name and be written with meeting on July 14, 2020. Unfortunately,
SWIMMING the understanding that many people read the Herald, due to COVID-19 the Public will not
Lori & Greg Edwards including youngsters. be able to attend. If you have an issue/
TENNIS Submissions should be sent via email to vbherald@ concern you wish to share with the
Allan Morrish shaw.ca. Those without access to email can place written Board you may do so by submitting it
Dana Plett submissions in the VB Herald mailbox behind the cash to rmvbpb@hotmail.com, by dropping
counter at the Victoria Beach General Store. Submission it into the mailbox outside of the RMVB
deadline is 4PM Fridays with the exception of VB Club Police Office or by communicating with
event convenor submissions for events occurring on any of the Board members, John Gow,
weekend days. Al Rear or Mike Bartmanovich. You
To support pandemic safety measures, the Herald is will receive a written response from the
now available via newspaper boxes placed outdoors at Board so please include your email or
the Parking Lot, the Golf Course, and the Village Green. postal address in your submission.
Editor
Victoria Beach HERALD July 3, 2020 5
Summer is here and the VB
Country Market is underway.
The first week of the market was attended by almost 500 people.
We had a great turnout by vendors and the next several weeks will
see new vendors. It’s always fun to see something new. The COVID
protocols are working well and will continue for the summer.
The VB Country Market started Saturday June 20 and runs each
Saturday ending September 5. Market times are same as previous
years being 10:00 am to 1:00 pm.
The COVID protocols include one entrance into the market and
one exit out. This does help us all manage numbers within the market
so that we can all walk freely while physical distancing. You can visit
vendors on both sides of the roadway within the market and we are
trying to have no bikes within the market area.
We are hoping to have cars and bikes exit through the Public Works
parking lot so the main entrance into the VBCC is for incoming only.
Parking is to the west and is well marked – thank you all in advance
for keeping pedestrians and cyclists safe.
The Victoria Beach Community Centre will also be open for
breakfast so the Club area will be busy. Please join us.
For more information, contact Carol Bartmanovich at Satisfaction Guaranteed
vbcountrymarket@gmail.com.
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Membership News
Happy July
And so it begins ... week one almost done!
As I write this article (on June 26) ... we have already sold 226
memberships online... that’s the highest number that we have seen
since we implemented online purchasing of memberships!! That’s Back by popular demand - YOU make these classes a success! Are you ready for
a challenge? No equipment this year because of COVID-19 and we will spread out
excellent for so many reasons and so appreciated!
for everyone’s safety.
Sunday’s afternoon pickup and the usual July 1 blitz is complete and
we have one more mass membership blitz tomorrow, Saturday July I hope to see you at my Bootcamp classes this summer!! For more information
4 at the Clubhouse from 10-12, that is coinciding with Swimming please call or text Julie McPetrie #204-979-2707
signups.
For anyone that didn’t have a chance to pick up their membership
Where: Village Green (by train)
packages by July 4, they will available at the library during their hours
of operations. Time: 9:15am-10am
For those just heading to the lake ... or haven’t had a chance to (Classes may be subject to change due to my work schedule in the city this year so
get their membership, we have decided to keep the online ordering please check out the VB Herald weekly, VB Instagram or text to confirm at 204-
available for the month of July. 979-2707)
In addition, memberships can be purchased beginning July 5 at the When: July 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, 13, 15, 17, 20, 22, 24, 27, 29, 31
Tennis kiosk and at the library.
August 3,5,7,10,12,14
Memberships fees for this year:
$50.00 Family Membership (this includes up to 6
family wristbands) As it is with any VB activity the classes are free with membership or day pass.
$15.00 Yoga (please note at this time Yoga will be Please wear your wristbands! Minimum age is 13 years old to attend regular
outdoors only) bootcamp.
$15.00 Tennis tag
Julie McPetrie, CFC, BA Kinesiology
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Please bear with us!
We are trying to
make this a great
HOWDY VB KIDS! summer while follow-
Rec Program July 6-10 ing all the rules to
keep us all safe!
Arts & Crafts
Windsocks
Tuesday at the Clubhouse
drop in between
12:30-2:00 SPORTS GROUND
ACTIVITIES
45 allowed in at one time
Bike Hike Children’s Games:
to Mon. & Fri.
Golf Lessons Albert Beach 10:00-11:00 am (Ages 4-10)
Youth Sport:
Tuesday: 10:00–10:45 We leave from the Mon. & Fri.
am ages 6-11 at the Clubhouse at 10:00 10:00-11:00 am (Ages 10-14)
Sports Field
Sharp Wednesday Family Games:
Thursday ages 12-16 You must have a Mon. Wed. Fri.
5:30 pm at the helmet to come! 7:30-8:30 pm
VB Golf Course
MOVIE NIGHTS–– Tuesdays & Thursdays
2 Showtimes 6:00 & 8:30 45 kids allowed per showing
We encourage young children who require a parent /sitter to
please attend the 6:00PM Show
Tuesday July 7
Toy Story 4
G | 100 Min
Thursday July 9
The Lion King
PG| 118 min
Victoria Beach HERALD July 3, 2020 9
VB - The Musical 2019 - How It Happened!
ONE HUNDRED PEOPLE CAME
TOGETHER TO CELEBRATE THE 100TH
ANNIVERSARY OF the RMVB.
In a remarkable feat of determination and
drive, two talented women joined forces to
create and produce a musical that depicted 100
years of history with a sense of commitment
and devotion to this place we call our summer
paradise. Margaret Murray Haddad, a
permanent resident of 12+ years, and Joanne
Parker Gibson, a cottage owner with ties going
back a generation, decided to bring their two
visions of the beach together by collaborating,
researching and reaching out.
Joanne Parker Gibson and her husband have
been “ VBers” since childhood, eventually
purchasing a cottage of their own on 4th
Avenue. Steeped in history, her husband’s
great uncle was Reeve in the early 1950’s. That an afternoon interview with some of the Overarching objectives were flushed out….
is who Gibson Drive is named after. descendants from the original families (Diana the aim became to involve as many people as
Margaret Murray-Haddad came to Victoria & Larry Ateah, Helen Trainor, Earl Olafson, possible from everywhere, including children;
Beach with her husband who had always Tirzah Ateah.) That day laid the groundwork, there would be no political or inside jokes
wanted to return to, where as a young boy, as each family offered up stories and reading or jabs, everybody needed to have fun and
he came with his Lebanese grandmother and material on which the first part of the musical nothing was cast in stone. This allowed for
stayed with the Ateah family. Purchasing the was based. Joanne’s long-time involvement what followed to be as accurate as human
home known as “The Gregory home” was with the Victoria Beach Club helped in memory could make it.
like joining a more recent history. Jack and researching the story of the original Victoria WHAT HAPPENED NEXT?
Dorothy Gregory were two very active and Beach Company along with personal input Throughout the winter and spring of
well-regarded community volunteers. That is from Don & Gail Green, Graham Randle, 2018-19, Joanne and Margaret met semi-
what Victoria Beach is all about. John Gibson, Ron Hampton, Kathy & Glenn regularly, brainstorming ideas for musical
Joanne and Margaret knew each other 40 Halgren, Helen & Keith Black, Greg Thomas numbers, narratives, and collating the
years ago, when Joanne was teaching in Fort & Sheila Grover and Kathy Grover, among research. Joanne provided words to music
Garry and Margaret’s sons were her students. others. purchased from ITunes, while Margaret wrote
The collaboration on a musical to celebrate the A wealth of historical information was countless versions of dialogue. Collecting
RM’s Centennial started as an idea hatched easily revealed in already written books, such photographs began as word spread. Next
during a casual walk through the VB Country as 100 Summers On Lake Winnipeg (Greg came an application for funding from the RM
Market in the summer of 2018. Excitement Thomas & Sheila Grover), Cedars of Lebanon Centennial Grant, then sourcing costumes,
escalated as people reconnected with friends (Laela Ateah-Lester), Memories of Victoria lighting and sound equipment, scenery,
they had not seen and had endless stories to Beach (Sam Ateah), From the Falls to Lake props, and stage requirements. With Joanne’s
share. Why not capture those memories? And Winnipeg (a heritage project 1988 provided background teaching Drama and Musical
so they did! by the Halgrens) and 311 First Avenue, some Theatre at Vincent Massey Collegiate in
CAPTURING THE MEMORIES personal happy memories 1921-1960 by Dr. Winnipeg, she was able to negotiate, beg or
What started as a simple “Let’s do something James Mitchell. A special credit is also due to borrow a lot. Some came at a cost. Transport
to celebrate the Centennial”, became a labour a treasure trove of old Heralds dating back to for the sets, costumes, lights & sound
of love for both Margaret & Joanne. What its early beginnings. equipment was made possible by volunteer
was important to them as well, was to try to Gathering this background had a two-fold truck drivers Laith Gagnon, Danny Gibson
bring a sense of community and healing to a purpose. It became the skeleton script, to and Sandra & Claude O’Orange. Venues for
place that had been challenged, experiencing which was added all the local color that came rehearsals needed to be found. Thankfully,
turmoil for a variety of reasons. What became next. It also brought to light the over-arching space was made available from the East
evident to them early on was that Victoria theme of how Victoria Beach became what it Beaches Social Scene, The Victoria Beach
Beach was steeped in traditions, many of was. Club, St. Michael’s Church, the Victoria Beach
which were an inevitable part of the VB Joanne and Margaret were both asked – Community Centre Club and Margaret’s
cottage experience, but there was another “How did you manage to do all this and still living Room.
view of VB that came from the pioneers who, be speaking to each other? ” It was simple. Compiling a crew to support all this came
generations before were immigrants from It was recognized immediately where each next. Out of the blue, a call came from James
many countries looking to eke out a living for of their strengths were – they divided the Culleton, looking to experience, from the
their families. tasks and each had the final say on decisions ground up, what it would be like to produce
Back in September of 2018, Joanne and that were within that area. Early on they a Musical. He became the set builder and
Margaret started to draft out how this musical recognized that they were both collaborators the photograph technician who put together
would come together. They started with and passionate about the value of the project.
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our photo stream. David Gibson volunteered
to be Master of Ceremonies and Vic Janzen,
with his wonderful moustache, agreed to be
the train conductor and story teller, always
ready to invite the audience to “Get On
Board”. Andrew Stelmack and Tom Hope
arrived from Toronto to join both the group
onstage and behind the scenes and Tom’s wife,
Michele helped Margaret complete the final
touches to the program. Lorraine Cook came
in from China to join the group of wonderful
story tellers and historical characters - Sharon
Bauman, Debb Brethauer, Megan Dyck,
Susanna Dul-Buffi, Kathy Grover, Gail Green,
Mary McIntosh, Jeannine Rozzi, Nettie &
Mark Strople, Dean Ateah, Chris Ford, Ron
Hampton, Wolf Kraft, Dave McKibbin, Bruce
Morrison, Graham Randle, Bob Suderman
and Bill Stewart.
Joanne coerced some of her connections from
the beach to pitch in to help on the production
side of things – Pat Captain - Music, Brian
Hodgson - Sound, John Gibson-Lights, Helen
Kick off To
Forrest-Tickets, Nancy Hodgson & Shelley
Saunders – Cast Luncheon, Helen Black-Piano
and Jennifer Engbrecht- Soloist & Drums.
Summer Margaret got an assistant, Elaine Ford, to keep
track of the Costumes, Pat Spangelo joined
Party! them as Seamstress and Victoria Stayner-
Albl attended every rehearsal acting as Stage
Manager while tap choreographer, Marilyn
2020
MacKenzie acted as Assistant Stage Manager.
July 10 9:00PM Two casting calls, one in Winnipeg at the
@Clubhouse Fort Garry United Church and one at the
Teen Events!
beach at St. Michael’s Church produced a
group of interested and curious participants.
With a script still in its formative stage,
Fishing Derby singing auditions was the first priority.
Joanne had created two sequences with some
Party on the Pier comic relief for four male singing voices-
Mike Bartmanovich, Keith Black, David
July 20 8:00 @ the Pier
Summer Wind Up Gibson and Andrew Stelmack. Then more
men stepped up and an actual men’s chorus
Extravaganza! was created. The excitement level rose with
each rehearsal. And who knew that Dean
Aug 12 9:00PM Ateah would volunteer to fill a vacant spot
Movie Nights @Clubhouse as Elvis! One element not to be missed was
the importance of including children. Young
performers like Dana Lee, Hailey & Sarah
9:00PM @Clubhouse Feakes, Alex & Abi Mason, Chayse & Grayce
July 15
Scavenger Dube, Izzy & Ben Dyck, Parker Ateah and
little Ruby Ateah had the time of their lives
and made new “Lake” friends. The musical
August 5 Hunt became a family affair, sometimes spanning
three generations like the Whickers. Grandpa
July 29 Allan and Grandma Mavis Whicker were
proud to perform with their daughters,
9:00PM Jennifer and Pam and grandson Schaeffer and
Bonfire on the Beach while Brian Hodgson was working on sound,
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his daughter, Megan and grandchildren , Izzy
July 22 9:00 PM Village Green and Ben were performing on stage. The Grover
girls brought along their cousin, Jeannine and
@Clubhouse Beach Stage Sheila’s husband Greg; The Dube girls, Chayse
Continued on page 11Victoria Beach HERALD July 3, 2020 11 & Grayce saw their dad perform and mom work behind the scenes. And nobody thought that the Feakes girls would convince their dad to sing and dance as part of the dancing firefighters. After that, several offers were received from other talented folks who had written their own material and thought it might add something. For instance, Keith and Helen Black, some ten years earlier, had written a dialogue called “There’s No Place Like It”, poking fun at what it is like to have a cottage at the beach. They were thrilled to be able to perform it on stage. Kevin Dube, as “The Tribune” news reporter and our cast photographer put his all into his performance. The Grover Girls, Greg Thomas and Abi Mason brought their own version of The Teddy Bear’s Picnic. Even though there was some question as to whether Greg could carry a tune, even with a picnic basket, it turns out that he could, and did very well – this little piece was one of the highlights of the show as the belligerent bear was transformed into “Smokey” - The Fire Prevention Bear. tribute in script, music and song to all the the staging. After canvassing the cast and As costumes began to accumulate, the East religious activities that have been undertaken crew, the decision was made to approach a Beaches Social Scene Line Dancers got the over the years … the history of the cemetery, professional videographer, and he, along with chance to dance an old time Charleston, in the story of Faith Bible Camp, and the Joanne, spent another chunk of time inserting sequin and fringe, but only if they fit into the numerous services that have been provided by each photo into its timed location, which costumes available. Additional line dancers St. Michaels Non-Denominational Church. brought the final product up to a higher who wanted to participate were given Metis On that note, the final few production standard. A short fund-raising campaign sashes procured from a school in Powerview numbers were preceded by Joanne and netted the required money to cover this and joined in to dace the “Red River Jig.” The Margaret introducing themselves and taking cost. It also allowed for the insertion of some Military Uniforms came from the Archives at a bow. extra footage, including still photos of the St. Matthews Minto Barracks Museum. Just as the show had opened with a youth rehearsals, stage action, and even the fantastic The Victoria Beach Community soloist, Schaeffer Engbrecht and the youth post-production party hosted by Dean Ateah MerryMakers, led by Lynn Anderson, thought chorus singing Carved In Stone – a tribute & Monica White. Now the video was that Margaret and Joanne were kidding with to the Indigenous Peoples sharing the wisdom complete and ready to share. them when they were approached to do a of the ages, the children’s chorus and the As promised, there will be copies made Kitchen Band number but they got right into entire cast closed the show led by youth available on a USB stick for those venues who the spirit, so much so, that they ordered new soloists Dana Lee Feakes, Chayse Dube, Izzy supported this project, to use as their own aprons especially for the occasion. A very Dyck, Grayce Dube and Schaeffer Engbrecht fund-raiser this summer or next summer, as fetching and talented Dana Feakes topped singing a wonderful medley of uplifting songs soon as it is deemed safe to do so. It is also the number off singing a rewritten version of celebrating the peace and the love we all share hoped that sometime this summer the cast Alexander’s Kitchen Band, in honour of Alex for Victoria Beach. “O’Siem” - “We are all will be brought together in smaller groups, Anderson. family” by special invitation, to see the show video … But nothing could top the four volunteer With jubilation and enthusiasm to spare, again, when it is safe to do so. firefighters (Wolf Kraft, Grant Vialoux, the finale number showcased 103 cast and Please know that one copy of the video will Rick Dickenson and Chris Feakes) who crew members who stepped up on stage be given to the Heritage Committee and one put themselves out there to act and dance or surrounded the “Sold Out” audience to copy will be donated to the Allard Library at up a storm to a rewritten version of YMCA celebrate together their final curtain call to the East Beaches Social Scene for lending possibly changed to RMVB …..rescuing a lost dog in tune “If My Friends Could See Me Now”, happy in the fall of 2020. It is important at this the process…..promoting the East Beaches to have participated in a chance of a lifetime at time to not provide copies for sale or local Animal Shelter. What a show stopper! Victoria Beach. distribution this summer in order to retain Members of the former and current BUT THE WORK WAS NOT OVER. the integrity and value of this work. Municipal Council (Kathy McKibbin, Steve Due to the demand for tickets that could not So, for anyone who did not see VB - The Axworthy, Mike Bartmanovich, Irvin Kumka) be filled, and the overall pressure to produce Musical last year, you will have your chance. led by Fred Buffi, performed a version of I’ve a video, the production was recorded. The As they say in show business – COMING Been Everywhere…highlighting many of the spirit of this final step was dampened when it SOON TO A CLUB NEAR YOU! … And local streets and ending with a tribute to the was realized that the rolling photo stream was it is hoped that you will enjoy it as much as new Trails System ... all named with hard to not captured, in favour of keeping the camera the folks who worked on it … and that it pronounce names sung to the toe-tapping, focused on the action on stage. Without will continue to help bring our community hand-clapping tune. the photos, the archival value would be lost together as one, always. A final segment of the performance paid and there would be unexplained pauses in
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Meet your Victoria Beach
Cottagers
2020 Librarians Association Meeting
Hi VB! July 19 Sunday. @ The Victoria Beach Club, Pier
My name is Alexis Bru and I will be working Road (clubhouse). 11am - 1pm
as a VB librarian this summer. I love reading, This meeting is open to all in the vehicle restricted
and one of my favourite books is 5 feet apart. I area.
went to Henry G. Izatt middle school this year, Physical Distancing will be practised. Please wear
and next year I will be attending high school a mask. Issues of concern such as widening of the
at Vincent Massey Collegiate for grade 10. I’m avenues, off road vehicles, garbage relocation etc
looking forward to seeing you all at the VB will be discussed.
library this summer! Please refer to our web site vbcoa.ca and join our
Facebook page.
Hi I’m Molly! Proposed revisions to the constitution will be on
I am 14 years old and going into 10th grade the agenda. The proposed name of the organization
this year at St. Mary’s Academy! I have been to be Victoria Beach Cottage Owners Association.
coming to Victoria Beach for all my life with Also there will be a clarification of voting and non-
my family. Some of my favourite books are voting membership. There are always issues that
Wonder, Box of Shocks and Transferral. I love affect us directly. Please attend and give us your
to paint and draw and hang out with friends input!
and can’t wait to have a great summer! I’m so THE VEHICLE RESTRICTED AREA IS SO
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Meet your 2020 Rec Staff
Dana Poulton currently attending the University of Winnipeg for Education. Over
Hi, I’m Dana Poulton. I’m super the winter break, I did some traveling too BC. I am super excited
pumped to be returning for another for summer to start up again because we have been stuck inside
summer with the rec program. I just for several months and I can’t wait too get out and see everyone
finished my first year in sciences at the again. I am also looking forward to my favourite events sports day,
University of Manitoba. I love playing the volleyball tournament, and the cross country run! Some other
all different kinds of sports and mainly activities I enjoy doing in the summer are playing tennis and going
just being active. I have been coming to the beach. I am so excited to be back at the cabin and stuffing my
down to Victoria Beach for as long face with overpriced Pizza Buns and I hope that this summer can be
as I can remember and have always even more amazing than last summer!!!
enthusiastically participated in all the
activities offered. After the last few
months in social isolation I could not Brooke Oxenforth
be more excited to have a summer filled with trips to the bakery, Hello, my name is Brooke
pier jumps, beach days, tennis games, Oxenforth and I am going into grade
and spikeball. I hope that I can help 12 at St. Mary’s Academy. My summer
make your summer as special and consists of pier jumping and lots of
memorable as mine are, here at spikeball on the beach with friends.
Victoria Beach. See you at the games I enjoy spending my summer’s out at
field! VB spending time with family and
friends and going on new adventures.
Andrew Kaul This will be my seventh summer at
Hello, my name is Andrew Kaul and VB, and I am looking forward to a
I am back for my third summer of fun year of rec events with all of you!
Rec-Staff. I graduated from St.Paul’s
High School in 2019 and I amVictoria Beach HERALD July 3, 2020 15
Jackson Sirrell
Hi VB kids! My name is Jackson Sirrell
and this is my first year working Rec. I’ve
Meet Your 2020
been coming to VB for 13 summers, I am
16 years old and going into Grade 11 at
Miles Mac.
Rec Staff
I love all sports but hockey is my Matthew Kaul
favorite. I played this season for the u18 Hi! My name is Matthew Kaul and I
Provincial Bruins. You can find me on have been coming to Victoria Beach
the courts playing tennis, pier jumping since I was a baby and have always loved
or playing spike ball on the beach. the games and movies run by the rec.
I hope I can help make this a great staff and i look forward to being a rec.
summer for all you guys; I am super staff this year. I just finished grade 11
excited to meet everyone! at St. Paul’s High School and played on
both the football and hockey teams for
Declan Bowden the school. Some other fun facts about
My name is Declan Bowden and I am me are I enjoy a good game of spike ball
excited for my second summer working and a good pier jump.
as a Rec Assistant and look forward to
seeing all the kids again. I’m 17 years Lily Massé
old and will be going into Grade 12 at Hi! I’m Lily and this is my third official
St. Paul’s High School. I play on the St. year organizing Arts & Crafts at VB,
Paul’s Varsity Hockey team as well as but I’ve been helping out since I was 8!
lacrosse and basketball. Some of the rec I’m 16 now and I just graduated from
activities I’ve enjoyed while coming to Collège International Marie de France in
the beach are Yoshi’s Island, the soccer Montreal and I will be starting a Studio
tournament and sports day. Other things Arts program at Cégep in the fall. In my
I like to do during the summer are hanging with friends at the beach, free time I love to draw, paint and plan
playing spike ball and getting treats from the bakery. Look forward artistic projects. I’m very excited to see
to another great summer of rec activities! all the creative kids at the Clubhouse this
summer.
Jack Menec
Hey VB’ers!! My name is Jack Menec. Isaiah Sagriotis
You may know me as that handsome Hey! My name is Isaiah Sagriotis
young man winning Yoshi’s Island at Castaneda, this is my first year as a part
game nights for the past two years and of the Rec Staff. I am going into grade
soon to be three! I have just graduated 12 at Kelvin High School in Winnipeg
from St. Paul’s High School and will be and play Hockey, Basketball, Track,
attending the University of Manitoba Ultimate Frisbee and Badminton. I also
in the fall. I thoroughly enjoy playing enjoy learning about computers and
hockey, tennis, ping pong, and spike ball hope to build one myself eventually. My
on the beach! I am a very outgoing and favourite Rec activity/game is Yoshi’s
lively person so if you ever see me biking Island because I really enjoy running a
around VB don’t be shy and say hi! After three and a half months of lot. During my time off in the summer I
complete isolation, I am more than excited to spend another summer plan to be at the beach a lot and hang out
as Rec. Assistant for the Victoria Beach Club and cannot wait to see with my friends.
everyone at the events!!
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Meet Your 2020 Tennis Staff
Chris Edwards Amy Edwards
My name is Chris Edwards and I am My name is Amy Edwards, and I
very excited to be the Head Tennis am going into Grade 12 at Havergal
Staff for this summer. I just graduated College in TO, ON. My career goal
from St Michael’s College School in is to become a lawyer after hopefully
Toronto and will be attending Queens attending both university and law
University in Kingston to study school.
engineering in the fall. Somebody that Somebody who I look up to is
I have always admired is Jaromir Jágr Zendaya, because she is not only
because he was my childhood hockey successful in her acting career,
hero. One thing on my bucket list is but she also uses her platform and
bungee jump. The tennis courts may follower base for good, by advocating
be changing a bit this year with everything surrounding the virus, for what she believes in. Zendaya has
but I am confident that together as a tennis community we can make been advocating for the Black Lives
it an enjoyable season. Matter movement since the beginning of her career and is also an
empowering feminist.
Josh Peacock A few things on my bucket list this summer include playing tennis,
Hi, my name is Josh Peacock. Next seeing friends, going to the beach, and eating at the moonlight. But
fall I will be going into grade 12 at of course, the thing I look forward to most is getting a dream cookie
Kelvin High School. My Career goal is from the bakery. Can’t wait for another awesome summer!
to do something in business. Someone
I admire is LeBron James because his Maclean Fish
amazing work ethic has helped him Hi, my name is Maclean Fish. I am
become one of the greatest basketball 16 years old and live in Winnipeg. I
players of all time. Something on my currently attend Kelvin High School
bucket list is to meet LeBron James. and am going into grade 11. I play
Thanks for the high school hockey team, the
Josh Kevin Clippers, and I’m also involved
in numerous extracurricular
Jack Filuk-Scott activities. I am very interested in
Hi, my name is Jack Filuk-Scott, and the sciences more specifically the
next fall I will be in grade 12 at St. Paul’s medical field so I will definitely be
High School. My career goal is to become a looking into that for post-secondary
veterinarian. In my life, I’ve always admired education. In the life I lead, I have
Michael Jordan for how hard he worked for many people that I look up to. My parents are the two biggest idols
his goals and achievements in his career. for me in everything from the sports I play, to my education and
Something on my bucket list is to go on studies. Outside of school I also dance at Kickit Dance Studio which
a safari in Africa. I’m very excited to be is my other main hobby aside from hockey. Throughout my life I’ve
working at the tennis courts this summer! jumped around a lot in interests and sports and such, but I’ve come
to find that those are the two that really stuck.
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Hi, my name is Meghan Pidskalny I attend
Shaftesbury High School in Winnipeg. My
career goal is to be a Forensic Pathologist or Tennis News for July 7-12
Pharmacist. Someone I admire the most is Wow one week into the tennis season. Hope everyone has
Chrystia Freeland, because she is one of the adapted to the new COVID rules. It’s been a work in the
most powerful women in Canada. Not only making for some time. Lots of changes and quite possibly
is she a politician and a journalist, she was more to come. Hopefully for the good. My thanks to
also very important in negotiating the new everyone for their understanding and co-operation. Big
NAFTA agreement. Exploring shipwrecks thanks to the Tennis Crew 2020 (Nice pictures of them in
in the Great Barrier Reef and staying a night this issue). And I would like to thank my co-convenor Dana
in an ice hotel are two things that are on Plett for her help in this difficult year.
my bucket list. My favourite item from the Below are the upcoming special events scheduled for July
bakery is pecan buns! 5-11:
Arabella Zeilstra July 7th-2pm to 5pm VB Mini-Tourney Tournament
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attending the University of Manitoba. My July 8th-2pm to 5pm Junior Doubles Clinic with Geoff
career goal is to be a doctor. I admire my Kirbyson Sign up Required.
mom because I hope to look like her at
that age. 10 years from now I see myself July 11-12 Masters Tennis Tournament All Day
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a family. Three words that describe me As mention in the last Herald the courts have the following
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loving. One of the top things on my bucket about events or rules. Keep social distancing when attending
list is to Travel with my sister. One goal I the courts. Thanks again everyone.
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feel free to join us! We have posted some items we have for sale this
year! These include yeti mugs, t-shirts, and sweatshirts.
Some interesting stats for May include:
Number of calls for service: 187= including Mental Health Act,
Family Maintenance Act, Theft, Sexual Assault, Break in Enters,
Warrant Arrest, Covid checks etc.
Number of Provincial Offence Notices issued: 30 = including
Suspended drivers, prohibited drivers, driving unregistered, etc.
Number of Parking tickets issued: 30
A friendly reminder to share the road with our cyclists.
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same direction
(a) Shall pass to the left thereof at a safe distance; and
(b) Shall not return to the right side of the highway until safely
clear of the overtaken vehicle or bicycle
General rules: bicycles and power-assisted bicycles;
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bicycle on a highway or bicycle facility has the same rights and duties
as a person driving a motor vehicle on a highway and shall obey all
signs and traffic control devices, and all directions of a peace officer.
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…For Lake Winnipeg:
A Conversation with Alexis Kanu, Executive Director of the
Lake Winnipeg Foundation
1) How has the Lake Winnipeg Foundation had to respond
and adjust to new COVID-19 realities?
LWF adapted quickly to the arrival of the pandemic in Manitoba,
with all staff transitioning to work from home. The LWF staff team is
very dedicated and highly motivated – and we have the support of a
very conscientious and caring board – so we’ve been able to continue
much of our work as planned.
Two areas that have required more significant adjustment are our
water sampling programs, and our summer events.
Under normal conditions, our staff prepare up to 3000 water
sample packs each spring. Assembly of the kits is nearly impossible When the city initially rejected our plan – in the midst of last year’s
while practicing social distancing, and subsequent distribution of horrible algae blooms – our members took up the charge. I was so
these kits to over 70 citizen scientists and 20 partner groups would inspired last year watching the LWF community come together to
further increase the risk of virus transmission. call for change and demand action for our lake. I’ve never been more
Yet many citizen science volunteers were eager to continue proud to be an LWF member.
sampling. We quickly adapted our water sampling protocols enabling 3) What future work are you excited about?
volunteers to collect water samples in plastic drinking water bottles. I get really excited about opportunities to strengthen freshwater
Of course, we left the decision to sample up to individual volunteers policy. To solve a challenge like Lake Winnipeg, we need action
and we’re excited to welcome back all volunteers for a regular and commitment at all levels – from individual households all the
sampling season in 2021! way to the federal government. To me, the actions we decide to take
Summer has always been the busiest and most exciting season together are incredibly powerful and inspiring.
at LWF – we look forward to getting out to the lake, visiting our In 2019, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Canada
members in their beach communities, and of course, hosting was tasked with establishing a new Canada Water Agency to keep our
our signature Walk for Water events. This year, however, to keep water safe, clean, and well-managed. I see lots of opportunities for
everyone safe, we’ve moved our events online. While we’ll miss the this new agency to help secure a healthy future for Lake Winnipeg.
opportunity to meet face-to-face, we’re excited to try out some new This agency needs to support evidence-based policy and decision-
and exciting opportunities. making for clean water, using citizen science alongside government
In 2020, our members’ support is as important as ever and I data to manage phosphorus hotspots. The agency also needs to
hope you’ll get creative in setting up your own personal fundraiser increase interjurisdictional cooperation within the Lake Winnipeg
through our ‘…For Lake Winnipeg’ campaign. (Learn more online at watershed, to effectively coordinate agricultural water management
lakewinnipegfoundation.org.) And please watch out for our online and wetland protection across the prairie provinces. And, from the
auctions – the Jets fridge auction in partnership with Saffies General start, the agency needs to seek out, listen to, and be guided by the
Store ends July 5th! knowledge of Indigenous governments and rights-holders from
2) What are some of the big achievements of the Lake Winnipeg around the lake.
Foundation over the past year? Together with our partners at the Lake Winnipeg Indigenous
Last year, the Lake Winnipeg Community-Based Monitoring Collective, this year LWF will be mapping out tangible, meaningful
Network grew by leaps and bounds. With 75 citizen volunteers and actions that the Canada Water Agency can take to protect and
over 20 partner organizations, we increased monitoring coverage restore Lake Winnipeg. Stay tuned to learn more, and help us ensure
across southern Manitoba. New partnerships with Manitoba Hydro our message is heard!
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The CBM network consistently identifies recurring phosphorus
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