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Reston &District Library2 2 0 4 T H S T R E E T R E S T O NServices at our library: Adult fiction, non-fiction, audio books, biographies, large print and reference materials.We also carry children to young adult reads in fiction and non-fiction. Patrons also have access to inter-libraryloans, and the libby app for e-books. Also available are CELA (Center for Equitable Library Access) one-diskaudio stories for people with print disabilities. We also loan out the player to listen to the audio stories. Thepublic also has access to the public access computers. Printing and laminating are available for a nominal fee.Data Projector rental is $25/day. We had a successful The TD Summer Reading Club program from June –August 20 . This free program was open to kids aged 0 – 12 and all abilities This year’s theme was “Around theWorld”. The kids got to learn about the different continents around the world, their countries, flags, animals,size, currency and other fun facts. New books are added often, and suggestions are always welcome. thDrop in to see what’s new and join in on the fun!After-school Lego Club resumes Tuesdays, starting Sept. 9th from 4 – 5 pm. This free program is open to kids aged 5+Moms and Tots runs every Thursday from 10 – 11:30 am.Moms, join us for coffee, while your kids listen to stories, look at books, play with toys orcolor or use stickers. Scrabble Club will be every Thursday from 1:30 – 3:30 pm. Frombeginner to advanced, or just for fun.Tuesday - Friday 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Closed 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.restonlb2@gmail.com

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Pipestone Memorial Park OpeningA large crowd attended the opening of Pipestone Memorial Park, the final activity in conjunction with PipestoneHomecoming 2025. The park rejuvenation began in the spring of 2024 and was completed on time by the end ofMay 2025. The focus of the park is the cenotaph and veteran banners that hang on the perimeter but there are13 historical plaques that tell the story of the town of Pipestone and community involvement since the early1880’s. Kim MacKenzie, chair of the park committee, was MCfor the ceremony. The park committee was led into the park tothe pipes and drums of Dale and Dennis Flannery. Kimwelcomed everyone and gave a little history on the importanceof the park. Committee members, Wiley Gilliard, JacquelineFlannery and Kim Davis participated in the official ribboncutting. Joyce Marsh led the group in a Service ofThankfulness that included the Act of Remembrance: LastPost, Minute of Silence and Rouse, with Michelle Gervin. Theofficial program was brought to a close to the sounds of thepipes and drum. A group photo of all veteran descendants inattendance was taken and Valleyview Coop, one of ourcorporate donors, served ice cream treats to those inattendance. The Pipestone Memorial Park committee wouldlike to thank all who attended, the corporate, community andprivate donors. The time frame of this project was veryambitious and without this support it would not have beenpossible to reach completion for Homecoming. Pipes and drums by Dale Flannery and DennisFlannery lead the ceremony at the park. Park committee members prepare to cut the ribbon to officiallyopen the park. Jacqueline Flannery, Wiley Gilliard, Kim Davis,Judy Revet, Aubrey Revet, Kerry Coulter and Cheryl MacKenzieThese descendants of twenty two of the veterans whose banners hand in the parkattended the opening and gathered for a photo following. Pipestone Memorial Park If you are looking for somewhere to take a drive this summercheck out the new Memorial Park and learn all aboutPipestone!

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Ingredients:1 1/2 pounds ground beef1 onion, minced1 taco seasoning packet1/2 cup sour cream1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, divided1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese, dividedOne 4-ounce can diced green chilies, drained2 cups Bisquick1 cup waterNonstick skillet2 bowls for mixing9 x 13 casserole dishInstructions:Preheat the oven to 350 F (175 C)Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.Add the ground beef and taco seasoning and cookuntil browned on all sides.Add minced onion and diced green chilies to theskillet and cook until the onion is tender and slightlybrowned, about 5 minutes.In a bowl, combine the sour cream, mayonnaise, andhalf of each of the shredded cheddar cheese andshredded pepper jack cheese.Mix well and set aside.In another bowl, combine the Bisquick and waterand stir until a soft dough forms.Spread the Bisquick dough into a greased casseroledish.Top the Bisquick dough with the cooked groundbeef mixture.Spread the sour cream mixture over the beef layer.Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheddar cheese andshredded pepper jack cheese on top.Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or untilbubbly and browned on top.Once done, remove from the oven and let it coolslightly before serving.Cattle Drive Casserole

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2025 Reston Fun Fair We are excited to be bringing back the Fun Fair this fall and we are looking for Community Groups that wouldlike to take part in this year’s event!! The event will take place in the Curling Rink in The Reston Rec Plex on a Friday September 19. This FamilyFriendly Event features a bunch of fun games for the kids with a prize table, the Famous Cake walk,Fudge/Popcorn table, Fresh Baking, Craft Table, 50/50, Raffle Tables, Glitter Tattoos, Canteen and so muchmore. 50% of all profits from booths will get donated back to the Reston Rec Plex. This has been a hugefundraiser for the rink for many years. Please respond by email to, tara@rmofpipetone.com by September 12 if your group would like to have abooth and what you would be interested in bringing. th Thanks so much for your time, Reston Fun Fair Committee

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Two years of planning culminated into a July 11, 12 & 13 Pipestone Homecoming weekend that far exceeded anyexpectations. Campers started arriving a week before and by Thursday evening the town was abuzz already with manyseen walking around town checking the lot history posted. By Friday registration time there was a line up at the doorthat continued right through to evening. For those manning registration and raffle tables, greeting visitors who passedthrough was perhaps the only time you saw some. The combination of so many people with many choices of activitieskept everyone on the move. Friday evening the Travis Barre concert was on of the weekend highlights followed by afireworks display second to none from the REC Club. The committee was asked who did you hire for the fireworksand it was proudly said we did our own. No one went hungry either as the Southwest Saddles & Spurs 4-H Clubprovided an ample canteen all weekend. Friday’s opening BBQ at hall, the Saturday roast beef banquet catered by J&SMeats of Souris and the Sunday morning pancake breakfast put on by the Pipestone 4-H Beef Club, all received ravereviews. Saturday and Sunday were just a blur for the committee. The goal was to provide something for everyone of thPipestone Homecoming 2025 an Overwhelming SuccessPipestone Ladies Come Home - Pictured: Lorna (Fairbairn) Klywak,Margaret (Wright) Cockle, Lois (Penno) Paul, Wilma (Kennedy)Neville, Sharon (Leganchuk) Vinck, Gail (Forder) Fouquet, Carla(Dagg) Brigden, Sandi (Marsh) Bessant, Wanda (Fairbairn) Rabeall ages and that was achieved. The memorabilia display at theDrop In was buzzing from Friday to late Sunday afternoon. Itwas a perfect morning Saturday for the cemetery walk were thelarge crowd who attended were transported back in time tomeet some of Pipestone’s earliest citizens. A scavenger hunttested your knowledge on the area and Bessie was trucked intotown on Saturday to do her business! Former PipestoneSchool students of all ages gathered for cake and coffee in therink restaurant to reminisce in the cool on Saturday afternoon.It was a chance for those who had never seen the new facilityto do so and were impressed. Saturday evening concluded withthe banquet followed by Taylor Auctions working hard for thehighest bidders on some auction items donated. At 11 pmdancing was put on hold to make the 50/50 draw. Armadillo played to a sold out crowd to conclude the evening. The rec grounds were the location of the annual Pipestone FunDays Slow Pitch tournament. There was a draw of 10 teams accompanied by fans who cheered on them on fromFriday evening to the final game late Sunday afternoon. Pipestone Albert Recreation kept the kids busy all daySaturday and Sunday with all kinds of activities and the Reston Golf Club hosted a beer gardens for a place to stopfor a cool one. After the pancake breakfast Sunday morning there was a very meaningful Homecoming service at thechurch. Following the parade on Sunday afternoon the Pipestone Memorial Park held its grand opening with former Pipestoneresidents, Dale and Dennis Flannery highlighting the event onthe pipes and drums. However, the grand finale of PipestoneHomecoming 2025 was without a doubt the MONSTER paradeat noon on Sunday. At last count the nearly 45 minute paradehad over 85 entries as some participants joined in along the way.The town was full, every single street was lined with spectatorsand at one point in the parade a traffic jam resulted in the paragegoing in opposite directions along First Avenue. It was a fabulousend to a weekend that will be remembered for a long time. How many attended? That is a great question as noteveryone registered but the committee can confidently say over 1000 people took in the Pipestone Homecomingcelebrations. Many family and class reunions were also held during the weekend. The committee will be sharingphotos on our Facebook page and invite you to share yours as well. A memory book will be produced later this fall topurchase.

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The Pipestone Homecoming Committee would like to thankanyone who helped along the way to the success of the weekendbefore, during or after. It was a whole community effort and ourcommunity shone through. It was totally amazing the numberof people who attended and travelled from so far to come home,proof there are strong ties to this little community, for surePipestone Proud! Keely Woods and Erickka Patmore waited to portray some of the interesting people from Pipestone’s historyduring the Cemetery Walk. Barry and Marnie Hodgins and family proudly joined the Monster Parade, one ofmany families who took part, with spectators lining the streets to cheer them on. The original Pipestone Panthersball team also came together, featuring Kelly Flannery, Chuck Zelmer, Ron Mitchell, Darwin Gray, Barry Davis,Bruce Brown, Duane Seens, Jim Paul, and Bob Durand, with Clint Jensen missing from the photo. Despite achange of venue due to the rain, Travis Barre put on a great Friday night show that had everyone entertained.Patricia Prowse of Saskatoon and her brother Thomas Prowse of Ottawa enjoyed some cake at the mini schoolreunion at the Pipestone rink a wonderful chance for those who traveled from afar to visit and see the new facility.Ken Campion also played a special role in the Homecoming Church Service. Taylor Auctions worked the crowd forthe highest bids on donated items following the roast beef banquet on Saturday night.The Pipestone Hotel, an important part of the community’s history, was remembered with former owners DuaneSeens and Debbie Belisle, their daughter Tricia, Scott Perreaut and son Carter, along with longtime waiter GregSenkbeil holding its banner.

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Paul Harvey.... The Voice on the Radio Few figures in American broadcasting have left as lasting an imprint as Paul Harvey. Known for his signaturestyle, unmistakable voice, and the phrase “And now you know…the rest of the story,” Harvey became one ofthe most beloved radio commentators of the 20th century. His career spanned over 50 years, during which hereached an estimated 24 million people weekly through radio, television, and print. But beyond newscommentary, Harvey also helped shape America’s cultural identity, particularly with his tribute to farmers,which would later be immortalized in one of the most memorable Super Bowl commercials of all time. Born inTulsa, Oklahoma in 1918, Paul Harvey Aurandt began working in radio at just 14, sweeping floors and helpingat a local station. By the 1940s, he had become a rising star in Chicago broadcasting. Harvey joined ABCRadio News in 1951, launching his program “News and Comment.” His unique delivery, dramatic pauses,warm storytelling, and moral clarity, set him apart in an era when most news was read in a flat, journalistictone. Harvey’s daily segments blended news with personal anecdotes, social commentary, and folksy wisdom.Pictured: Paul Harvey His blend of patriotism, humor, and moral lessons resonateddeeply with American audiences, particularly in small townsand rural communities. Over time, he became a trusted voice,one that families gathered around the radio to hear. In 1978,Paul Harvey gave a speech at the Future Farmers of America(FFA) convention in Kansas City, where he delivered whatwould become one of his most famous works: “So God Madea Farmer.” The piece was written as a poem-like tribute to thehard-working men and women of America’s farms. In it,Harvey detailed the resilience, faith, and sacrifice that definefarming life. The words “God said, I need somebody willing toget up before dawn, milk cows, work all day in the fields…”captured the dignity and struggles of agricultural life in a waythat deeply resonated across the country. Farmers embraced it as a badge of honor, and it became a cultural touchstone that highlighted the backbone role of agriculture inAmerica. More than three decades later, in 2013, Harvey’s iconic words were reintroduced to a new generationduring Super Bowl XLVII. Ram Trucks aired a two-minute commercial titled “Farmer,” built entirely aroundHarvey’s “So God Made a Farmer” speech, set against striking photographs of rural American life. The adstood out in a sea of flashy, celebrity-filled commercials. Instead of humor or spectacle, it leaned on Harvey’ssteady voice and the quiet nobility of farm life. The spot was widely praised, going viral online and earningrecognition as one of the most powerful Super Bowl commercials ever produced. For many, it reminded themnot only of Harvey’s legacy but also of the timeless importance of farming families across America. PaulHarvey passed away in 2009 at the age of 90, but his impact endures. He brought storytelling back to the news,blending information with humanity. His tribute to farmers ensured that their values and sacrifices were givena permanent place in America’s cultural memory. Today, both in broadcasting and in agriculture, Harvey’svoice remains a symbol of authenticity. The success of the “Farmer” Super Bowl commercial proved that hiswords could still move a modern audience just as deeply as when he first spoke them. In the end, Paul Harveywas more than a broadcaster, he was America’s storyteller.“And Now You Know The Rest of the Story...”

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BOARD OF REVISION REMINDERPUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the assessment rolls for the Rural Municipality ofPipestone for 2026 have been deposited in the office of the said Rural Municipality ofPipestone, 401 Third Avenue, Reston, Manitoba, and are open for public inspection. TheBoard of Revision will sit to hear applications for revision of assessment on Thursday,November 13, 2025, commencing at 2:00 p.m. in the Rural Municipality of PipestoneCouncil Chambers, 401 3 Avenue, Reston, Manitoba. Any person who believes that anassessment ought to be revised may make application in accordance with sections 42 and 43of The Municipal Assessment Act which, in part, are as follows: rd42 (1) Application for RevisionA person in whose name property has been assessed, a mortgagee in possession of propertyunder section 114(1) of The Real Property Act, an occupier of premises who is requiredunder the terms of a lease to pay the taxes on the property, or the assessor may makeapplication for the revision of an assessment roll with respect to;a) liability to taxation;b)amount of an assessed value;c) classification of property; ord) a refusal by an assessor toamend the assessment roll under subsection 13(2).43 (1) Application Requirements An application for revision must;a) be made in writing b) set out the roll number and legaldescription of the assessable property for which a revision is sought;c) state the grounds onwhich the application is based, and d) be filed by i) delivering it or causing it to be deliveredto the office indicated in the public notice given under subsection 41(2), orii) serving it uponthe secretary, at least 15 days before the scheduled sitting date of the Board as indicated inthe public notice.The deadline for filing applications against the 2026 assessment rolls is 4:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 28th, 2025The Board shall not consider applications which do not comply with the above. Dated at Reston this 4th day of September 2025 Rural Municipality of PipestoneBoard of Revision Rural Municipality of PipestoneP.O. Box 99, Reston, MB R0M 1X0Rural Municipality of Pipestone Board of Revision

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Our fall campaign will be underway during the month of October. Our member charities appreciate your continuedsupport to help balance their budgets and continue the great work/programs they do in our community. Thecampaign has enjoyed great success with the mail campaign, and ask that you send your donation by mail, or dropoff at Sunrise Credit Union Ltd, Reston Branch. Your taxable charity receipt will be mailed to you. We are always open to more volunteers and interested registeredcharities to join at the annual meeting held each September. Please contact Shelley 204-522-0775 or Judy 204-877-3546 for more information or a Welcome Package. Our charity meets once or twice a year, we hold one fundraisingcampaign held in October. New member charities must have a designated contact volunteer to attend the annualmeeting. With 15 member charities and minimal commitment, the board runs very well and consistent in membersstepping up to fill executive positions. Congratulations to our communities and the dedicated volunteers of Reston and District United Appeal Inc. Wehave provided 53 years of continuous support to our member charities. Reston and District United Appeal wascreated in 1971, the first canvas was 1972 with $3850 collected for 8 charities. Last year, 2024, $10,976.00 wascollected for 14 charities. To date, $517,659.00 has been generously donated by our communities. Truly amazing, weare thankful for your generous donations that go a very long way in supporting local, provincial and nationalsupport. Donations are accepted throughout the year, when it is convenient for you. Charitable tax receipts areissued for all donations.Reston & District United Appeal Annual Fundraiser for Member Charities 1. Cerebral Palsy Association of Manitoba-Westman #106904212RR0001 1. $__________2. Reston Nursery School Co-op Inc. 119115721RR0001 2. $__________3. Alzheimer Association of Manitoba Westman 106705353RR0001 3. $__________4. Canadian Cancer Society Brandon 118829803RR0001 4. $__________5. Child and Family Services of Western Manitoba 130293137RR0001 5. $__________6. Canadian National Institute for the Blind 119219459RR0003 6. $__________7. Reston And Area Daycare Inc. 811105204RR0001 7. $__________8. R M of Pipestone Handivan Inc. 123912347RR0001 8. $__________9. Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada 106846942RR0001 9. $__________10. Kidney Foundation of Canada Manitoba Branch 107567398RR0001 10. $__________11. Diabetes Canada 118830744RR0001 11. $__________12. Manitoba Possible formally known as SMD 888405644RR0001 12. $__________13. Reston and Area Foundation Inc. 865734917RR0001 13. $__________14. Manitoba Brain Injury Association 120715784RR0001 14. $__________15. Reston Health Centre/Willowview PCH(PMH) 887968568RR001 15. $__________ You are invited to MAIL YOUR DONATION To Box 404, Reston, Manitoba R0M1X0Or drop off at Sunrise Credit Union Ltd, Reston Branch, Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.Your taxable receipt will be mailed to you at a later date. Thank you

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Pipestone Lions ClubPipestone Guild Pipestone Drop InVirden Animal HospitalReston Fine FoodsReston Golf ClubFour Seasons VirdenMar-Dee Enterprises Dennis County Café Southwest Chevrolet Buick Van L Equipment Moore’s ElectricVirden Home Hardware Turnbull’s Sales & ServiceEnbridgeSpearing Service Ltd. Virden FordSunrise Credit UnionCameron Agencies Virden Dodge Ikay Gardens Van Buuren Stock Farms Flannery Welding Meighan HaddadMel & Penny EdwardsGraham & Kim MacKenzie Reston Inn RM of PipestoneBarry & Marnie HodginsMNPRandy HenusetMary Jean UsunierRobert Elliott Wade GilliardDean Henuset FamilyJean Byer Lorna MillikenBruce & Faye CampionChris DavisBrenda BohneGarth & Bev Campion Jacqui Flannery Diane TrailRon & Lois Paul Carol Stairs Wiley GilliardIvan & Velia ReidDonna Drummond Gary NicholsonRedpath Funeral Home Bob & Louise Durand Dwight & Shana Poirier Josh & Jenn RayBoston PizzaMichelle & Keagan VinckKaren HarveyWhitfield Drugs Crude Operating Shannon GervinNorthern Mat & Bridge Cujo’s Tire & Auto Tundra Oil & GasValleyview Co-op Patti MarshCanupawakpaCorex TS & MGail BarreTaylor Auctions Verna Olenick Kasatkin WeldingReston Car Wash Reston DrugsHometown Lumber Cros-Man IndustriesPipestone Homecoming 2025 DonorsWe would like to extend a very sincere thank-you to the followingdonors for contributing to Pipestone Homecoming 2025. Your donations were very much appreciated; the weekend wouldn’thave been such a success without your support! Pipestone Homecoming 2025 Committee and Community

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