Photo Gallery on Reston Recorder

The community of Pipestone celebrated 40 years of hosting Fun Days over the weekend of July 8, 9 and 10. The festivities began on Friday evening with a roast beef supper, catered by J & S Meats of Souris, and served by the Pipestone Guild. Chris Davis acted as emcee for the evening and bringing back an old favourite, Aurel Vodon auctioned off the present Board members - Greg Campion purchased by Ron Mitchell; Corey Elliott purchased by Dave Van Buuren; Aaron Edwards and Ryan Boulton purchased by Brock Taylor; Cass Nicholson purchased by Dan Bouchard; Andrea Reid purchased by Kathy Reid; Chris and Kim Davis purchased by Josh Ray; and a special alumni member, Mel Edwards, was purchased by Wes Omichinski. Wes was the highest bidder. Each Board member was then dressed accordingly for the Sunday afternoon parade. Twenty slo-pitch teams participated in the 40th anniversary games. Winners: A-side - Brew Jays of Virden; B-side - Big Whiffers of Virden and C-side - Liquid Courage of Pipestone/Reston. A great turnout of floats and spectators attended the 12-noon parade on Sunday. Winners: Non Commercial - Hidden Treasures; Commercial -Sunrise Credit Union, Reston Branch; Fancy -Red Hat Ladies; Comedy - Pipestone Recreation Club; Most Original - Pipestone Drop-In; Fancy Horse - Carly Wilkinson; Honourable Mention - Pipestone - Albert Recreation. All bike entries received a twoonie. There were also a good number of entries where the participants shined their vehicles, tractors, or motorcycles for the pleasure of all viewers to see. PHOTOS/DELORES CALDWELL