Doreen Pchajek’s creation of the SPMF Bingo in Richer has turned into a staple for Monday night entertainment in the community, drawing in loyal players from
And entertainment is only a part of the brand as Doreen and her dedicated crew have raised, over the years, almost $100,000 in funds distributed
to regional youth through scholarships, bursaries and prizes.
Doreen Pchajek was recently awarded in front of her peers, the Pride of Richer Award, created by Dan Guetre and his local business, the Dawson Trail Dispatch, to recognize outstanding residents and their achievements.
Doreen (left) was presented the plaque by friends and bingo participants Linda Gauthier (center) and Yvonne Fontaine Godard (right) on behalf of Guetre. While acknowledging the success of the bingo, Guetre mentioned that Doreen was also chosen for many other charitable acts and her general selflessness.
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Richer Rodeo Wins
Top Rodeo for 2024
The Richer Rodeo Committee was once again honoured as they won the 2024 Rodeo of the Year award. The 2024 Richer Rodeo was an amazing experience due to the teamwork of the committee, volunteers, sponsors, competitors and spectators! Committee member Tara Urso was on hand at the Heartland Rodeo Association Finals to accept the banner.
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.
Our Past.
Dawson Trail Museum
Celebrating Our Past.
The summer was a busy time at the museum and we are now coming up to our seasonal close.
Thank you to all who participated and visited us at the summer markets at the museum. We thank Pamela Ottava for a great job organizing the markets. We hope to see you all again next year.
Pamela Ottava was presented with a certificate recognizing her efforts in the 2024 Richer Summer Markets.
The Indoor Growing Season: Fresh Herbs and Greens All Winter Long
By Trish Sinanan Growzone3.ca TLC.
As the outdoor growing season winds down and the first flakes of snow begin to fall, it may feel like the right time to hang up your gardening gloves and let your plants hibernate. But don’t let your green thumb get too cozy just yet! While your outdoor garden may be settling in for a long winter’s nap, this is the perfect time to kick off the *indoor* growing season.
Here are just a couple ways to keep that green thumb primed all winter. An indoor herb garden that every cook craves, and you can even try growing a vegetable or two indoors. It’s easy to get started by bringing a bit of your garden indoors, with herb cuttings, new potted herbs, and maybe even an experiment with some winter lettuce.
1. Many herbs can make the transition to indoor life with a little
Rather than letting your beloved basil and thyme succumb to the frost, you can take cuttings and start a whole new herb garden inside. Pick Healthy Stems, strip off the bottom leaves, and plunk your cuttings into a jar of water. Set them in a sunny spot, change the water every few days, and watch as roots start to form. Once roots sprout, transfer your new little plants into pots. This method works great with basil, mint, thyme, oregano, and rosemary.
2. Experiment with indoor vegetables like lettuce. Lettuce is fast-growing, doesn’t need a ton of space, and can be harvested multiple times. Opt for loose-leaf varieties like butterhead, oakleaf, or mesclun mix. These lettuces don’t form large heads and are perfect for harvesting leaf by leaf. Scatter the seeds over the soil and light it up.Lettuce can
Crib Club Corner
Richer’s Crib Club meets at the Young at Hearts Hall regularly.
2024 Season
At Crib!
tolerate lower light levels better than many veggies, but it still appreciates a good amount of light. Harvest the outer leaves regularly, and the center will keep growing—perfect for a “cut and come again.
While your outdoor garden may be going to sleep, your indoor garden is just waking up. And those lovely tropical house -
Community Club Checks Off Outdoor Rink Projects
2024 Dates for Cribbage Oct 8, 22 Nov 5, 19 Dec 3, 17
2nd Tuesday of the month
Starts at 7pm
$5 admission, no partner required. Free coffee & snacks.
The Richer Crib Club met for our first regular tournament of the season on Tuesday, September 10 and we broke an attendance record with 33 players participating! Winning the evening was Mimi Smith, with Chris Seaman (welcome back, Chris!) coming in second and Paul Saindon placing third. Dan Ross got the Booby prize. Two 50/50 draws were won by Chris Seaman and Gerry Sabot.
Our last regular tournament of the month was held on Tuesday, September 24 and we did it again… we again broke our record for players participating with 9 full tables, 36 players! Our winner of the evening was Paul Laurin with Gerry Sabot coming in second and Roger Chenier bringing up third. Jim McKerchar took the dimes for fourth place while Helene Sabot got the Booby prize. The two 50/50 draws were won by Corny Klassen and Henry Madero. Congratulations to all our winners! Admission fees are still only $5 per person. Coffee and snacks are always free, and we love breaking attendance records so come on out and join us!
plants are probably begging for attention while everyone is busy with garden clean-up, preserving your summer harvest, and figuring out how to compost that mountain of fallen leaves. We know that a little bit of green can do wonders for our mood while we wait for our first S… ( “S” word. I wont say it). Happy gardening.
The Richer Community Club has recently completed one more project under the Premier Tech Multiplex with the completion of a concrete apron from the Zamboni/Ice Maintenance Building to the rink. This was needed to ensure that the Zamboni has a clean path when building and maintaining the ice and avoids dragging gravel to the ice surface.
Two additional projects are slated to be complete before the colder weather appears. A set of players’ boxes and a penalty box will be constructed on the north side of the rink plus there are plans to patch the asphalt inside the rink.
All these projects will be completed thanks to major discounted rates from local contractors and the always dependable volunteers in the community.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
RCC Chase the Ace is held every Saturday at the Richer Inn. Jackpot is currently over $4,800! Buy your tickets onsite between 5 pm and 7:45 pm for only $1 each for your chance to WIN!
Dawson Trail Museum Meeting
On Tuesday, October 8 at 7 pm, the Dawson Trail Museum committee will host their monthly meeting. Everyone is welcome.
Richer Community Club & Richer Recreation Committee Meeting...
Wednesday, October 9, 7:30 pm at the Richer Young at Hearts Hall.
Dawson Trail Museum AGM
On Saturday, October 19th, the Dawson Trail Museum will host their annual AGM meeting at 1 pm at the museum. Everyone is welcome. We will have our 50/50 draw. Come and join us for some fellowship.
Dinner and Dance...
The next Richer Young At Hearts dinner and dance is on Saturday October 19 with music is BY Request. Doors open at 4:30 pm, Dinner is at 6 pm and dancing until 11 pm. Tickets are $25 per person. For reservations call Ron at 431-275-0874. It is time to renew your
RYAH annual memberships. We will be taking renewals and new memberships at the next few dances at a cost of $5 for the year.
Under The Lights Gymkhana...
Saturday, October 19 starting at 7 pm. Join us in our 2nd annual Under The Lights Gymkhana at the Richer Roughstock Rodeo Grounds! 5 events for PeeWee, Junior and Senior. Events are: Licorice Race, Keyhole, Flag Race, Barrel Racing, and Pole Bending. $4/event for registration. Registration is 6 pm to 6:45 pm. Spectators are free.
RM of Ste. Anne meetings...
Wednesday, October 9 starting at 9 am at the RM of Ste. Anne municipal office. and Wednesday, October 23 starting at 6 pm at the RM of Ste. Anne municipal office.
EnRicher deadline:
Tuesday, October 29 is the deadline for the November 2024 edition submissions.
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Saturday, November 2 starting at 2 pm. Lot’s of prizes! To register email sonyawery_13@hotmail.com.
LUD of Richer meeting...
Wednesday, November 6 starting at 7 pm at the RM of Ste. Anne municipal office.
DON’T FORGET...
SPMF BINGO
at the Richer Young at Hearts Hall
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