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OLDE RUSTY CLASSIC GOLF TOURNAMENT

Think Summer! Enjoy Mountain Hiking and Camping?

By ed rickhauler, Swan river golf and Country Club, September 4, 2012

Championship flight winners – Left to right names are: Bob Lovatt, Court Reyda, Nancy Reyda and Hugh Newton

The windy and cool weather did not hamper ninety two retired teachers from enjoying the eighteenth annual Olde Rusty Classic Golf Tournament at the Swan River Golf and Country Club. After the tournament, the golfers were treated to a hearty meal and prizes were awarded in three flights.

Winning the championship flight for the second year in a row was the Roblin team of: Hugh Newton, Nancy and Court Reyda and Bob Lovall Team.

Second place winners were: David Martino, Terry Mayor, Bob Tougas and Judy Lidstone. Third place winners were: Ray Hurd, Fred Stevenson, Don Taylor and Bill Moody.

The First Flight winners were: Glen and Karen McKinnon and Ben and Joyce Veselovsky. Second place winners were: Bill Schaffer, Garry Anderson, Glen McKenzie and John Dvorak. Third place winners were: Larry McDougall, Bertha Davis, Pat Letain and Jim McMillan.

The second flight winners were: Ed and Amy Labossiere and Leo and Jocylin Prefontaine. Second place winners were Allistar Scott, Frank Porada, Ed Sklar and Ed Tichon. Third place winners were: Terry Clifford, Monty Szakazs, Roy White and Jim Ryan.

The winners of closest to the pin competitions were: Bernice Hart, Hugh Newton, Marie Burgess, Neil Friesen, Tom Ulrich, Judy Lidstone, Ed Labossiere and Mel Graves,

The ladies' straight drive was won by Donna Smith and the men’s straight drive was won by Pat Letain.

Two of the organizers of the first Olde Rusty Classic, Bob Cochrane and Glen McKinnon participated in this tournament. Glen presented the Olde Rusty Classic trophy to Dick Friesen of the Selkirk Golf Club where next year's tournament will be held.

Join us at Skyline Hikers of the Canadian Rockies for a Week in the Back Country

Picture yourself hiking in a remote setting catching glimpses of glaciers, waterfalls and clear mountain streams. Think of the wonderful vistas available in the back country, the spectacular lookouts, the wildlife and the mountain wildflowers; Hiking on ground where early explorers ventured over a hundred years ago. As you return to base camp, a hearty meal awaits you prepared by skilled cooks in a covered dining tent. Sit around with fellow hikers reminiscing about the day’s adventures. Following dinner, gather around a campfire for an evening of singing, story telling or just good companionship.

Skyline Hikers of the Canadian Rockies is a volunteer, nonprofit organization founded in 1933. It was started initially by the CPR to encourage tourism in the Rockies and later was taken over by a volunteer board. Each summer, about 55 people (often from around the world) hike into a base camp in the back country of the Rocky Mountains. Camps are held weekly during July and August. Hikers meet in Banff and are taken by bus to the trailhead. About 20 Manitobans have enjoyed Skyline over the last 10 years.

An outfitter takes your gear into camp (hike only with your day pack) and provides delicious meals and snacks. Hot water is available in the wash house (alas, no showers). Sleeping accommodations consist of large tents holding 2 to 4 people, foam sleeping pads, and a wood burning stove for those cool nights. A doctor and a musician are on the camp staff.

By rosemary McVicar