Sunland residents turned out Saturday for a community picnic that featured burgers from Black Bear Diner, friendly competitions that included a Hula Hoop and pie eating contest, and free rides in Captain Crystal Stout’s Dream Catcher hot air balloon.
The Dream Catcher Balloon program is a nonprofit that offers two-seated tethered balloon rides to those who have mobility challenges. Stout donated the balloon for Saturday’s day of fun at Sunland.
Captain Crystal Stout, left, takes Sunland residents Susan Drake, center, and Drake’s sister Kim Koons aloft in her tethered hot air balloon during a community picnic Saturday, Sept. 6.
Haley Dyck, left and her brother Callum Dyck participate in a pie-eating contest Saturday at Sunland as judge and moderator Don Harris (in yellow vest) keeps a close eye on competitors. “It was intense,” Harris said of the friendly competition.
Haley Dyck, left and her brother Callum Dyck participate in a pie-eating contest Saturday at Sunland as judge and moderator Don Harris (in yellow vest) keeps a close eye on competitors. “It was intense,” Harris said of the friendly competition.
John Buchser, left, tries to win the Hula Hoop contest at Saturday’s picnic for the Sunland community as Caden Dyck, right, eyes his moves. The winner was entered into a drawing for a free round of golf at Sunland Golf Course.
John Buchser, left, tries to win the Hula Hoop contest at Saturday’s picnic for the Sunland community as Caden Dyck, right, eyes his moves. The winner was entered into a drawing for a free round of golf at Sunland Golf Course.
