EnRicher April 2016

Volume 18 Issue 11

April 2016

Provincial Vote Set for April 19 A Provincial election is upon us and local candidates vying to be our next MLA are busy knocking on doors in Richer and the rest of the Dawson Trail Constituency.

Candidates are Terry Hayward - Liberal, Bob Lagasse – Progressive Conservative, Roxane Dupuis – NDP and David Sutherland – Manitoba Party.

Remember to take time out on the 19th and vote.

Voting will take place at the Young at Heart Club.

2016 Community Calendar…

The results are in. The Richer Community Calendar raised a little over $2,000 in funds for the Richer community Club. Funds will be used for the playground area of the Dawson Trail Park. Thanks for your support!

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Pole archery will soon be starting again for another season. The two clubs have amalgamated into one co-ed club called “Mockingjay Archers”, and shooting will be on Thursday evenings in the Richer Dawson Trail Park. Shooting is almost every week until September.

If you are interested in joining our club, or seeing what pole archery is all about, you are invited to attend a Membership Drive on Friday, April 22nd at 6:30 pm at the Richer Dawson Trail Park. Everything will be set up for you to try shooting at the birds (targets) there will be club bows and arrows to use for that evening. You can use the club bows for the season but will be required to purchase your own arrows. Current mem-

bers are welcome to attend to sight in their bows and demonstrate how to shoot pole archery.

Fees: Club Membership Youth(17 & under) - $15, Adult - $25, Family - $60 ABAM Insurance (mandatory, your insurance in case of an accident during a club meet) Youth - $30, Adult – $35, Family $75 Membership fees and application forms are due at the first shoot. If you would like an application form or have questions you can contact Sarah Belisle at 204-422-6311 or email: sdidychuk@hotmail.com.

You can also check out our facebook page “Mockingjay Archers” for updates.

MARK YOUR

CALENDAR! Every Thursday: A.A. Meeting, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at LUD Hall. Open to all. Call Greg at 204-422-9594 for more information.

Tuesday, April 12th and 26th: Winter Cribbage at Richer Young at Hearts Club, 7 pm, admission - $5, no partner required. Coffee and snacks provided.

Bring a friend or come by yourself. 19 hand pays a dime and 50/50 draw.

Wednesday, April 13th: Richer Community Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m., LUD Hall. Everyone is welcome!

Saturday, April 9th and 23rd: Recycling Collection.

9:30 am - 12 noon. 1st stop Burnell’s Foods, 2nd Stop Richer Inn, 3rd stop Tibeauville, 4th stop Timberline, with the 5th stop at the Richer Husky where the recyclers will remain until noon. Recycling can also be dropped off in the recycling shed located in the Richer Husky parking lot at your convenience.

Thursday, April 28th: Deadline for submissions for the May Issue of the EnRicher.

Every Tuesday: Sports Night Drop In, Ages 11 & Under 6-7:30 and Ages 11 & Up 7:30-9 p.m., Join us in the Richer School Gymnasium.

Enfant-Jésus Walks with Cross The Enfant-Jésus Corporation would like to express appreciation for all those who participated at the Walk with the Cross and the Way of the Cross on Good Friday. The weather cooperated and approximately 50 people took part from Richer and surrounding areas. Fellowship was enjoyed by all. We would also like to thank Father Gabriel Lévesque for announcing our Walk with the Cross to his congregation and for his continued support and attendance at our annual event.

Spring is around the corner and we are looking forward to our Annual Spring Garage Sale Fundraiser to be held on May 27, 28 and 29th at #83 Dawson Road East. If you wish to donate items, please contact Yvonne at 204-422-9369. All proceeds will go towards the Dawson Trail Museum as we continue with the transition of the Enfant-Jésus Heritage Site into a museum and learning center as one of the first churches located along the Dawson Trail. Thank you for your continued support and we look forward to seeing you in May. Our regular monthly meeting will be held on April 11 at 1p.m. at the LUD in Richer. Everyone is welcome.

Awana’s

Some of the Awana kids with “Sparky”.

The Awana kids were surprised by a visit from “Sparky” on Wednesday March 9. The kids had a very fun night as it was grandparents night and they brought family to watch them. They played games, had a visit from “Sparky”, and had store night where they could buy goodies with money earned at Awana meetings.

The following Wednesday was the much anticipated Grand Prix Race Night which also featured an adult category this year as Dad’s raced too. The race track is a professional mini derby track with laser finish in thousands of a second. The track also posts mph and order of finish on a large projection screen.

This is a super fun tradition in Awana as the kids get to make and race their mini soapbox creations.

Awana kids and their family race the kit cars they built.

Fireside Youth Host Bowling Outing

On Friday March 11, The Richer Fireside Youth invited the Youth from the Tuesday night Sports Drop In to join them at Deluxe Bowling Lanes in Steinbach. Over 40 kids and parents from Richer, Ste. Anne’s, Ross, and even Youth visiting from the States, all got together in 6 teams for Glow Bowling. The competitive Dad’s team vied for best score while the kids taught the Mom’s team how to multi task using the secret bowling handshake mixed with “alien” dance moves, all exclusive to Richer! Ninety minutes of pure energy, music, and fun made this bowling event a huge success for everyone that came out!

Submitted by Michelle Driedger Youth Leader-Richer Fireside Youth.

Shop Local!

New Local Area Business Directory Coming to Your Mailbox The 2016-17 RM of Ste. Anne/Town of Ste. Anne business directory will soon be in your mailbox.

From contractors to vehicle service, it is the perfect resource to find someone just around the corner and boost the local economy.

Shopping local helps small businesses who in turn, not only support their family, but support the local service groups and clubs. They also create local employment for a relative or friend.

While it will be distributed through the mail, a few copies will be left at local offices and businesses free to pickup.

WinterFest... Mild Weather During Richer’s Annual Winter Fun The Richer Daycare successfully hosted another Winterfest in late February with the help of the Richer Community Club and families that came out enjoyed almost perfect weather.

Teams of horses and sleighs offered free rides around Dawson Trail Park for everyone. There was a snowman building contest, a coin and candy scramble, free hotdogs and more!

Not a bad way to say farewell to another winter.