Volume 19 Issue 3
August 2016
Richer Opens Doors to Rodeo Fans!
1000’s to Descend Upon Richer
This Friday, August 5 Richer plays host and again welcomes everyone to the largest show in eastern Manitoba, the Richer Roughstock Rodeo which runs to Sunday, August 7. Action starts at 11 am on Friday and doesn’t stop until 10 pm Sunday evening as thousands again will descend on the park to take in the fun and activities. “It takes hundreds of volunteers to put a show on this size, and again we are seeing many local residents coming through and donating some time to be part of what is becoming the greatest outdoor show in Manitoba,” says Rodeo president Pat Stolwyk. “From rodeo action, evening socials and concerts, dozens of kids and family events… guests can expect one heck of a show!”
Above: Alain Lanouette and Kevin Austin take time out to place a fresh rodeo flag at the park entrance.
Eugene Sabot checks on the harnesses as he and Mark Lanouette take the covered wagon built by Dan Guetre out for a spin in preparation of the Rodeo parade on Saturday.
MARK YOUR
CALENDAR!
4th Annual Richer Roughstock Rodeo, August 5 - 7 at the Richer Dawson Trail Park. Wednesday, August 10th: Richer Community Club Meeting, 7:30 p.m., LUD Hall. Everyone is welcome! Saturday, August 13th and 27th: 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. Friday, August 26th: Deadline for submissions for the June issue of the EnRicher. Every Thursday: A.A. Meeting, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at LUD Hall. Open to all. The Dawson Trail Museum will be open for tours until the September long weekend. Call Yvonne at 204-422-9369 if you wish to book a guided tour. There is an entrance fee of $5 per person.
Community Club Hands Out 2nd Bursary
The Richer Community Club President handed out a couple of cheques for $250 each to deserving students in the region after they were selected from applications. Kaylee Peters from Ste. Anne Collegiate was the second recipient of this year’s bursary. The criteria relies heavily on the student’s efforts in the community such as volunteering.
Crib Club Sets Date for Last Gathering of Summer The Richer Crib Club met on Tuesday, July 12 with seventeen players in attendance. Although the numbers were small, we had a great time, with lots of snacks and laughs! Our winners for the evening were: Carole Marleau in first place, Wally Adair came in second, Norm Burnell took third and Dave Haraldson won fourth place. Regina Konge took the booby prize, and Lucy Richard won the 50/50. Our next tournament, and the last of the summer meets, is set for Tuesday, August 9, at 7 p.m. at the Young at Heart Hall. Everyone welcome, and no partner needed, so come on out and join us for a great evening!
Chair Roger Godard (H)422-9369 (C)371-6475 Brent Wery (H)422-6944 (C)371-7370 John Lenton (H)422-8496 (C)371-1674
Dawson Trail Museum The Dawson Trail Museum committee is proud to announce the completion of this year’s project. Reconnecting water to the museum, renovating the bathroom to wheel chair access, adding on a kitchen counter and installing an outdoor ramp for everyone needs. Thanks goes out to all who
donated towards our goal which fund raised $9,000 towards this $15,000 project. Our sincere appreciation also goes to The Sir Thomas Cropo Foundation for granting a sum of $6,000 towards the completion of this project. You are invited at an Open House at the Dawson Trail Museum on Saturday and Sunday, August 6 and 7 from 1 pm to 4 pm during the Richer Roughstock Rodeo. We will also have a booth at the Rodeo grounds for more information. Hope to see you then.
Mark your calendar:
ADVERTISE in the
EnRicher
Display Business Ads cost per issue: 1” x 1 column - $8 2” x 1 column - $15 4” x 1 column - $25 2” x 2 column - $25 Front Banner - $50 1/4 Page - $45 1/2 Page - $85 Full Page - $150 Multiple booking discounts: 6 issues (save 10%) 12 issues (save 20%) Birthdays! Special Days! Garage Sales! Classified Ads are $5 each up to 25 words, extra words are 20 cents each. For ads or news stories contact Dan at enricher@simplyconnected.ca or (204) 355-8798.
The EnRicher is published as a service by the Richer Community Club Inc.
Fall Supper on Sunday, September 18 at the Young at Heart hall from 4 pm to 7 pm. A roast beef diner will be served with all the timings. Tickets are available at the door. Adults $15, children 6 to 13 years $7, children 5 and under dine for free. The Dawson Trail Museum committee welcomes you to share your time, talent and interest in the future of the museum. For more information please call Yvonne at 204-422-9369.
2017 Richer Community Calendars The Richer Community Club is starting to gather information and sell ads spaces for the 2017 community calendars. They will have the local businesses listed and a different photo displayed for each month. Families have the option of listing their birthdays, anniversaries and memorials. If you want to have this information listed, please email the names as you would like them to appear on the calendar, along with the date and category (B, A, or M). For example: John Smith, Feb 15, B; John and Jill Smith, Sept 23, A. The information can be emailed to richercalendars@hotmail.com or phone Sarah at 204-422-6311. Advertising spaces will be sold for as little as $100 a block. The calendar is a great way for local businesses and organizations to advertise because their ad is displayed year round. Profits made through advertising will go towards improvements to our playground area in the Richer Dawson Trail Park. If you have any great community photos you would like to submit, email them to address above.
Get on Your Bike for 5th Annual Ride with the King The Richer Fellowship Church is again hosting their annual Ride with the King. The ride involves dozens of motorcycles who will gather at the Fellowship Church between 9:30 and 10:30 am on Saturday, September 3 for a benefit ride. Registration fee is $30 and takes place that morning. The ride registration fee includes all meals and beverages, including supper and prize give-aways. The Ride will proceed east on Hwy #1 to Hadashville then north on Hwy#11 to Hwy # 44 east, then east to Hwy 307 where the ride will enter the Whiteshell Provincial Park. There are no entry fees for park access on this ride. We will then enjoy a winding ride through one of the most beautiful areas of the Canadian Shield. There will be a complimentary BBQ hot dog lunch with chips and hot dogs and a rest stop, water and soft drinks also provided. The ride raises funds for the Richer Fellowship Church to improve the church, the youth facility next to the church, and community programming. The Richer Fellowship also supports a growing Awana youth group. For more information, feel free to contact Ride Co-ordinator Will Linklater at 204-422-5569 or email Countrycafe1@live.com.