Enricher October 2017

CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF RICHER NEWS!

Volume 20 Issue 5

October 2017

Some Richer Side Roads Receiving Facelift

as it is in the process of having the side streets on the north end of Richer asphalted. Much of the roadway is already complete and the construction crew is leveling The LUD of Richer committee and packing the surface in prephas undertaken a large project aration to complete the rest.

The LUD of Richer Committee is tackling a major project overseeing paving of some Richer roads.

Fall Supper Success

DONATIONS FOR HALLOWEEN PARTY TREAT BAGS

The Dawson Trail Museum Committee would like to thank everyone for another successful Community Fall Supper again this year. I would like to also thank all the volunteers who gave of their time to make our job easier. Congratulations goes out to Maria Baltus of Ste. Anne for the 50/50 prize of $298.50.

As in the past, the Richer Community Club Inc. will be handing out treat bags to all the kids who attend the Halloween Kid’s Party on October 28th. Anyone who would like to donate candy, stickers, or small toys to add to the bags can drop them off at Burnell’s Food Plus or call Sarah at 204-422-6311. Please write your name and address or phone number on the donation. Thank you.

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Daycare Seeks Items

The Richer Daycare is looking for donations of recycled materials such as fabric/material, paper doilies, stickers, paper towel rolls, egg cartons, magazines, old calendars (with pictures), yarn, stickers, metal lid ends from juice containers, scrap paper (colored or white). We will also accept used paper milk cartons, as long as they have been rinsed out and Gatorade bottles.

We are looking for some gently used children’s books (paper) that cannot be fixed anymore but the pictures can be cut out, we are looking at making flash cards or pictures that can be added to our posters’ for different displays.

As well, if you have toys in good condition and that are looking for a new home the daycare will accept gently used toys, play costumes, puzzles (wood and paper), toddler aged toys (for 2 to 3 years) as well as good condition baby/toddler board books. We are constantly going through our toys and occasionally need to throw out toys that become broken, worn out and ripped. We ask that if you wish to donate, please refrain from toys that require a lot of batteries in order to operate. Anything donated would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

DAYCARE FUNDRAISER

The daycare is also doing a The Country Perogy shop fundraiser if anyone is interested in buying Perogies through us.

Please contact the daycare at (204)422-6992, email at richerdaycare@gmail.com or stop by for a Fundraiser form. We will be running the fundraiser from Oct 2nd to Oct 19th, 2017.

Richer Fireside Youth

Kids have a way of stealing your heart and impacting your life and you don’t realize it until they all move away relatively at the same time! Tearful good-byes were said to the Fireside Youth who also attended our Fireside Bible Study group Sunday mornings. We will miss their big smiles and winning attitudes. We are so thankful to their parents for allowing us the privilege of teaching them about God and wish

them all the best.

Richer Fireside Youth is a child-centered, non-profit, Community Youth Program run bi-weekly at the Richer School gym. Youth Leaders, Wally and Michelle Driedger, and Darson and Amanda Dueck welcome all Youth 12-17 yrs. to join us for life lessons based on the Bible, for organized sports, games, and fun!

Youth will meet on Friday October 13 from 7-9 pm and Friday October 27 from 7-9 pm at the Richer School Gym. There is no cost but parents must register their Youth once for the school year.

For more info about our Youth program or Bible Study please contact Michelle at 204 4245216 or email richerfiresideyouth@gmail.com.

MARK YOUR

CALENDAR!

2nd annual Craft ‘n’ Bake Sale fundraiser in support of Opening Doors to Success, Saturday, October 7, 10 am - 3 pm at the Richer Young At Heart Community Center. Hosted by SouthEast Flower Beds.

The Richer Community Club regular meeting is October 11, 7:30 pm at the LUD Community Hall.

The Dawson Trail Museum committee will hold their annual AGM meeting at the museum on Thursday, October 12th at 1:30 pm.

Everyone is welcome bring family and friends and also a tin for the bin.

Halloween for Kids… Saturday, Oct 28 from 2 pm to 4 pm at the Young at Heart Centre. Treats, Games, Costume judging and more.

Brought to you by the Richer Community Club.

RCC & RFD Annual Halloween Social, Saturday, October 28 at the Young at Heart Centre. Starts at 9 pm. Costume contest, 50/50 draw and late lunch! Advance tickets only $10.

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.

Crib News Richer Crib Club held its first regular tournament of the season on September 5 with a great turnout! Welcome back everyone!

Will Linklater took first place, and he was very happy about that.

Second place was won by Regina Konge, who had to leave after only three games, leaving her place to Lucy Richard, so it was a joint win. Rochelle Anderson won third place while Chris Seaman took the booby prize. Chris also managed to win the 50/50, so he had a pretty good evening. The crib tournament on Tuesday, Sept.

19 saw only 18 people in attendance, but that didn’t stop us from having a great time! Our winners for the evening were Art Bergman in first place, Dan Ross in second and Roger Andre in third.

Laura West came in for the Booby prize, while Carole Marleau won the 50/50. Congratulations to all our winners!

Our October tournaments will be Tuesdays, October 3 and 17, at 7 pm at the Young at Heart Centre. Hope to see you there! The tournament normally held on October 31 has been moved to Wednesday, November 1 due to Halloween. So mark your calendars and be sure to join us!

First Jackpot Winner!

SPMF Monday Night Bingos 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. Jackpot grows every week until won and is currently over $3,000!

Richer Fellowship Church at 50 Southeast Drive service is Sundays at 10:30 am with Pastor Ben Funk. Everyone is welcome.

Sunday, October 29: Deadline for submissions for the November issue of the EnRicher.

Saturday, October 14 and 28: 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.

With only 15 cards left in the deck on September 16, we have our first RCC Chase the Ace JACKPOT WINNER!! Congratulations to LeeAnn Latham who walked away with $20,262 after picking the Ace of Spades!

A new game is underway at the Richer Inn and the jackpot is already over $3,000! Tickets are sold on Saturdays from 5:30 pm to 7:45 pm. The draw is at 8:15 pm.

2017...

Another Rodeo of the Year Win for Richer!

Committee members Jim Bob Pitura, Pat Stolwyk and Marty Pitura with the 2017 Rodeo of the Year banner.

2017 turned out to be another banner year for the Richer Rough Stock Rodeo as the community of Richer was presented with a Rodeo of the Year banner at the Heartland Rodeo Finals. This is the fourth title win in five years. The rodeo committee believes the win is due to a dedicated group of volunteers, a community that has embraced rodeo fever and businesses that consistantly participate and partner with the annual event.

FCC Comes Through for Community

From left to right: Mark Lanouette, Vice President of the Richer Community Club and Vice President of the rodeo committee; Laura Zimmerman, President of the Richer Community Club; Pat Stolwyk, President of the rodeo committee; and Amanda Chaput representing Farm Credit Canada.

Farm Credit Canada made it official recently as Amanda Chaput presented the Richer Community Club with $20,000 cheque towards the Dawson Trail Park rodeo arena project.

From The Pastors Desk In Awe and Thankful

By Pastor Ben

Our incredible summer is fast coming to a close.

Our Harley’s and other motor vehicles have taken us down many scenic roadways. The gracious wilderness garden of nature (be it the Whiteshell, the prairies, the mountains of British Columbia, and all points in between) directs the observer to the creativity of our God. Many memories have been created in our lives, relics that can now be stored in a treasury of memory. These memories will lead to many delightful conversations as we sit in our recreation rooms or around a cozy fireplace during the long winter. But, let’s not talk about winter yet.

As I am riding on my Harley or sitting on my deck I am seeing many wonderful fall colours on our trees. It is always fascinating to notice the variety of colours on the various trees and other broad leaf plants.

Each plant or tree has its own DNA and therefore presents its own colour for us to dazzle our eyes with. Each are being cared for to meet its individual needs to remain healthy and productive throughout its life. A lot like you and me, we are being cared for and provided for to meet our needs, for the most part, in one way or another. We, like the rest of nature are part of God’s creation with whom He desires to relate personally. The beauty that we observe reflects God’s care for His creation.

This should stir in us a particular thankfulness in us, particularly when we are about to celebrate Thanksgiving. As we all look at our tables of plenty let’s remember those who have less.

Many people in our world are unable to meet their basic daily needs. Join us as we give thanks to God for being so generous to us. He has again provided for us our physical and spiritual needs. Spiritual needs by introducing us to Jesus our Saviour.

Thanks be to God.