CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF RICHER NEWS!
Volume 20 Issue 9
February 2018
Sign Night Success
A Create a Wooden Sign Night was held by Timberline Restaurant on January 16 in support of the Dawson Trail Museum. Almost two dozen budding artists showed up to create their masterpieces and raise money for the local museum.
Date Set for Community Club AGM The Richer Community Club will host its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday, March 14th, 7:30 pm at the LUD Hall. We are looking for people from the area to become new members and provide some fresh input into our club. The club is a vital part of the community when it comes to putting on programs for all ages and continuously making improvements and upgrades to the Richer Dawson Trail Park. This is your opportunity to join the club, become involved and have a say on what community club activities are held and what projects take place in Richer. All area residents are invited to attend the meeting.
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Richer Lit Up! Congratulations to the winners of the 2017 LUD of Richer Christmas Yard Decoration Contest: 1st Place (Gift certificate packages valued at $60) - 139
Therrien Dr., 27 Forsythe Rd and 44096 Dawson Rd E 2nd Place (Gift certificate packages valued at $40) - 23 Dawson Road E, 86 South East Dr., 115 Dawson Rd W. and 89
Godard St. 3rd Place (Gift certificate packages valued at $20) - 29 PR 302S, 23 Dawson Rd W and 15 South East Dr. The LUD of Richer Commit-
tee wishes to thank all residents who participated in this year’s contest as well as the Richer Inn, Ti-Beauville and Timberline for contributing to the prizes!
Winterfest Soon
The Richer Daycare along with Richer Community Club will be hosting the 9th An-
nual Winterfest on February 25th from 1 - 4 pm at Dawson Trail Park. Come out for a free hot dog, hot chocolate and coffee. There will be a snowman building contest (weather permitting), face painting, coin hay bale scramble, candy toss, along with sleigh rides. There may even be a few
special guests in attendance. 50/50 tickets will also be sold at the event or can be purchased at Burnell’s Food Plus before the event or you can purchase tickets off someone you know who attends the daycare. In case of inclement weather the event will be held on March 4th.
Crib News
Richer Crib Club met for their regular bi-weekly tournaments on January 9th and 23rd for the first tournaments of 2018. We had good turnouts both evenings, with the usual array of snacks and goodies. For the 9th, our winners were Dave Haraldson in first place, Christ Seaman in second and Glen West in third. Regina Konge took the booby prize, while Wally Adair lucked out and won the 50/50. On the 23rd, Glen West came in first, with Wally Adair took second place and Tracy Bell won third place. Peter from Ste. Genevieve, who we hadn’t seen in many months, took the booby prize, and also the 50/50. Well done everyone! December was also an exciting month. Here are the results of those tournaments: December 12th First: Dan Ross Second: Dennis Brown Third: Tracy Bell Booby Prize: Lucy Richard 50/50: Roger Andre December 27th (Potluck Supper) First: Dan Ross and Carole Marleau tied Second: Tracy Bell Third: Claude Caron Booby Prize: Lucy Richard 50/50: Dan Ross Congratulations everyone! Our February tournaments will take place on the 6th and 20th, and we’d love to have you join us and have some good fun and great crib. We meet every second Tuesday at 7 pm at the Young at Heart hall. See you there!
MARK YOUR
CALENDAR!
The next meeting of the Dawson Trail Museum committee is scheduled for February 12, 1 pm at the Richer LUD hall. Any one willing to share their ideas for the future of the museum are more than welcome to attend the meeting. The Richer Community Club regular meeting is Wednesday, February 14, 7:30 pm at the LUD Community Hall. Richer Fireside Youth: Youth 12-17 will meet at the Richer School Gym from 7-9 pm on Friday Feb. 9 and Friday Feb.23. For more info please call Michelle at 204 424-5216 or email richerfiresideyouth@ gmail.com.
Local Holiday Light Display Benefits Animal Rescue
Saturday, February 10 and 24: 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. Paradise Squares Dance club has begun their new season at the Paradise Village Rec. Hall. Modern Square Dancing is fun and a great social activity. Dancing is Tuesday evenings from 7 – 9:30 pm. We dance until May. Couples and singles are welcome. For further info contact Larry at 204-422-5424 / Joy at 204-422-8080.
Every Monday: A.A. Meeting, 7:30-8:30 p.m. at LUD Hall. Open to all. SPMF Monday Night Bingo in Richer. Doors open at 5:30 pm; Earlybirds at 7 pm Followed by Regular Bingo. Check out our Facebook page “SPMF Monday Night Bingo in Richer” & “Like” us. LGA Lic. # 4164. Richer Community Club Chase the Ace every Saturday at the Richer Inn. Tickets only $1 and on sale from 5:30 pm until 7:45 pm. Pot grows every week until won and is over $2,700! Richer Fellowship Church at 50 Southeast Drive service is Sundays at 10:30 am with Pastor Ben Funk. Everyone is welcome. Monday, February 26: Deadline for submissions for the February issue of the EnRicher. Adult & Teen Challenge Concerned Persons Support Group - Join us Thursday evenings at 7 pm, in the Richer Fellowship Church, 50 Southeast Drive. If you have a relationship with someone who has a life-controlling problem, join us for this nine-week Living Free course. Receive encouragement and support in a safe setting, and learn practical ways to best help your loved one. Contact Pastor Ben Funk at 204-326-2254 or phone the church at 204-422-5308.
By April & Ken Boer Thank you to everyone who came out and supported HIARC while enjoying our Christmas display. We got food, toys, leashes and beds as well as $160.00 in cash that will go a long way to helping the cats and dogs they take in and help. We look forward to your support again next December when you come out to see our new additions to our display. Have a great year!
Start Snapping for 2019 Community Calendar Photos Reminder to start taking photos for the 2019 calendar. The calendar displays photos and events in the area and we need 15 photos to fill every page, including the cover! Start taking some winter scenes, skating, hockey, snowmobiling, etc. If you have any photos you’d like to submit, send them to richercalendars@hotmail.com.