CELEBRATING OVER 20 YEARS OF RICHER NEWS!
Volume 22 Issue 4
September 2019
Perfect Weather for Rodeo
In mid-August Richer again became rodeo central when the Richer Rough Stock Rodeo kicked off their seventh consecutive event. The rodeo attracted over 200 competitors and almost 6,000 weekend visitors in crowd pleasing events such as bull riding, tiedown roping, team roping, barrel racing, steer wrestling and saddle bronco. Pat Stolwyk, Rodeo Committee President said that the Richer Rough Stock Rodeo has come a long way in seven years and the secret to their success is the dedicated volunteers who step up to ensure its ongoing success and growth. “Every year we count on over 100 volunteers, some who come
from a distance, but most come from our small community and neighbouring communities. This event would not happen without the dedication and generosity of these people,� said Stolwyk.
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2020 Richer Community Club Calendars
The Richer Community Club is gathering information for the 2020 community calendars. Local businesses will be 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. If you had the information listed last year you will be contacted to see if there are any changes - so no need to resend. Advertising spaces are once again only $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 Richer Dawson
Trail Park. We are in need of some local photos for the calendar. Photos can be from events, nature or
Thanks!
A Huge Thank You to all our amazing sponsors and volunteers who went all out for our 2019 Richer Daycare Pancake Breakfast making it our biggest success yet! We raised a little over $1,700 and it would not have been possible without you. Your support helped us to offer: 10 Chinese Auction Prizes and 4 Grand Prizes worth over $500 each. A big Congratulations goes out to all our lucky winners who walked away with wonderful prizes. Our business supporters: Country Meats, Maple Leaf, Parris & Heimbecker LTD, Countryside Eggs, Burnell’s, Dawson Trail Dispatch, Flatout Transportation, Bear Repair, Reach Decorating, Smokin’ Ashes, Winnipeg Jets, Blue Bombers, Bothwell Cheese, Canadian Tire, Home Depot,
other activities. Email your photos to richercalendars@hotmail. com with a caption describing the photo. BSI, Ste. Anne’s Lion Club, Assiniboine Zoo, Children’s Museum, Steve’s Livestock, Convoy Building Supplies, The Keg, Timberline, Rumours, Vinegar & Balsamic, Keurig, Clearview Coop, Dufresne Furniture, Lorette Pharmacy, Lorette C&J’s Hair Salon, Jack Potts, Vista Place Dental, Ste. Anne Caisse, and some anonymous family supporters we would like to acknowledge, and all our volunteers who worked so hard making prize packages, cooking, selling tickets, cleaning, and transporting! Thank you again from Richer Daycare!
FOR SALE: The Museum has double pews for sale for $50 each, we have only 4 left. You may view them at the museum or call Yvonne at 204-422-9369.
Community Club receives Canada Post Community Foundation support
Richer Postmaster Marie Courcelles presented RCC Director Darson Dueck with a cheque for $5,000 to go towards a BMX mogul trail and winter toboggan hill in the park.
The Richer Community Club (RCC) has received $5,000 from the Canada Post Community Foundation for an important project, BMX mogul course and children’s winter toboggan hill, in Dawson Trail Park. Led by the volunteer RCC, the project focuses on adding amenities to Dawson Trail Park. “This grant will help us to continue improving the park and creating a welcoming environment for children and families,” says Darson Dueck, a community club member who spearheaded the grant application. “Canada Post is proud to help organizations and projects that make a difference in the lives of Canadian children and youth. Through the generosity of our customers, the Canada Post Community Foundation is able to fund important programs in communities across the country every year,” said Canada Post in a release. “On behalf of Canada Post, I’m happy to present this cheque in the amount of $5,000 to the Richer Community Club,” said Richer Postmaster Marie Courcelles. “You have worked towards improving the quality of life for the residents of Richer. What was once just a barren and empty space has now bloomed into a popular place for sports, recreation and entertainment for young and old. Please continue your good work and thank you all for your dedication.”
2019 Done: Mockingjay Archers
The Mockingjay Archers pole archery club, which shoots in the Richer Dawson Trail Park every Thursday evening from May till end of August, had their prize shoot on August 22nd. The prize shoot is a fun shoot where each member brings a prize and, after shooting is complete, the members with the most points get to pick a prize first. The final shoot for the season was on August 29. The club is very family friendly with 20 adult and 11 youth members in 2019. Although plaques are given out at the end of the season, most are just there
for fun and socializing. Some members will be participating in the Manitoba Pole Archery Association tournament on Septem-
Seine River Seniors Hire New Coordinator Mélanie Brémaud has been hired as the new resource coordinator for the Seine River Service for Seniors. “I have many years of experience in client service and I am very excited to be of service to the community and be of help to all residents,” says Bremaud. You can find her in the office, in the Chalet at La Broquerie, Monday to Friday from 9 am to 4:30 pm. “Feel free to visit me and to come ask questions,” invited Bremaud. “I can also be reached by phone at 204-424-5285 or by email at labseinerss@gmail.com. I am looking forward to hearing from you and being of service!”
ber 7-8 where they will compete again other pole archery clubs in the province. If anyone is interested in learn-
Summer Students The Dawson Trail Museum committee would like to thank our summer student Kalin Saindon for the outstanding job he did
ing more about the club and participating next season you can contact Sarah at sdidychuk@hotmail.com or 204-422-6311. this summer at the museum. The Richer Community Club would like to thank Tristan Herboth and Gabriel Nault for all their hard work this summer in the park.
Rodeo Committee President Takes Home Annual Community Award
The Dawson Trail Dispatch surprised Rodeo Committee President Pat Stolwyk, and his family with the annual community volunteer award at the end of this year’s Richer Rough Stock Rodeo. Committee member and editor of the Dispatch, Dan Guetre presented the award. He explained to the crowd that the entire family deserved the award as they were known for not only volunteering in the community but helping out in events and other organizations across the province. “They are prime examples of how one can juggle family while working tirelessly to help neighbours,” Guetre said. “They have even opened up their home to children making them part of their own family. They are very caring community members.” “They are an asset to this community,” Guetre concluded. Vice President of the Rodeo Committee Mark Lanouette (left) looks on as Dan Guetre (far right) presents the award to (left to right) son-in-law Marty Pitura, Pat and Betty Stolwyk, and daughter Corissa Pitura.
Richer Fireside Youth...
September is Youth Registration Month! On Friday August 16, Youth met at the park for our second wiener roast of the summer. Kids sat around the fireside and learned that God wants the best for them and to finish well. Afterwards, everyone played kickball in the field and basketball at the skate park. From August 19-23, Youth enjoyed time away from home to meet new friends, as Grace, our Youth leader and senior camp counsellor, brought 5 Youth up to Fisher Bay Bible Camp at Fisher River. Camp provided the atmosphere for kids to strengthen their walk with God through Chapel and deeper life sessions taught by Pastor Mike Comtois of Faith Evangelical Bible Church in Winkler. Youth also tested their endurance in skills such as: BMX racing, kayaking and riflery. Having fun, singing camp songs, and getting one on one time with counsellors was all part of a great week! FRIDAY SEPT. 20 is Youth registration night for Youth ages 12-17 at the Richer School gymnasium from 7-9 pm. Parents and caregivers please register your Youth “Once for the Year”. We will meet alternate Fridays from Sept-May where Youth will continue to build friendships, play sports, and learn more about God. Please come and pick up your Youth Schedule. Looking forward to getting to know the Youth of Richer! For more info please text Michelle at 204 3718021, call 204 424-5216 or email richerfiresideyouth@gmail.com.
From The Pastor’s Desk...
By Ben Funk
Anticipation
The end of something is always the beginning of something, and even something new. Summer has created many memories for a good many of us. Possibly traveled to a variety of different places in our wonderful province or even country. Marjorie and I had just that opportunity to mount our Harley’s and take in Sturgis again this year and connect with our friends that also make the annual pilgrimage. Hope you took lots of pictures to preserve lasting memories or enhance conversation in the coming months (hesitating to say winter). In reality, we at Richer Fellowship Church are not done with summer yet. We thought (with encouragement from others) it would be a good idea to have one more time of celebration in the Richer Park. We celebrated Canada Day together, many of us took in, and participated in, the Rough Stock Rodeo. Now we thought it would be good for all of us to get together just because. Mark your calendar for September 15, 3pm we are bringing in two bands for a community concert and picnic in the park. “Small Town Limits” from 3-5 pm and “Jake Breaks” from 6-8pm. It is free. Come and enjoy the concert and bring some stuff you would enjoy for a picnic. There will be a couple of barbeque’s there for use to you. The event will be sponsered by “Richer Fellowship Church” right here in Richer. It is our desire to connect with you as residence of Richer Community and get to know each other a little better. I believe I wrote about getting to know your neighbour better in early summer. This is part of that philosophy of building
relationships just like Jesus showed us in His life while He lived on our earth. Hope to see you at the Park on September 15, 3 pm.
Ben Funk is Pastor of the Richer Fellowship Church.
MARK YOUR
CALENDAR!
The Dawson Trail Museum committee will hold their monthly meeting on September 10th at the museum at 1pm. The Richer Community Club monthly meeting is Wednesday, September 11, 7:30 pm at the LUD Community Hall. The Dawson Trail Museum is holding a Farmers Market indoor and outdoor on September 14th & 28th from 10 am to 3 pm. Free admittance so come check us out. We serve free hot beverage and popcorn. If you wish to rent a table, please contact Lynne Robson at crazychameleon.ca. Saturday, September 14 and 28: Recycling Collection. 9:30 am - 12 noon. 1st stop Burnell’s, 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. Young at Heart Dinner and Dance – On Saturday, September 21 from 5 – 11 pm at the Young at Heart hall monthly Dinner & Dance. Cash bar at 5 pm, supper at 6 pm followed by Dance. Cost $20. Contact to reserve ticket Irene at 204-422-5932 or Marie at 204-422-3052. Richer Annual Fall Supper - On Sunday, September 22 from 4 – 7 pm at Young at Heart Club. Roast beef dinner with all the trimmings. Tickets at the door. 13 years and over $15, 6 - 12 years $7, under 5 years Free. A 50/50 draw at 7 pm, win up to $3,000. Tickets $2 each. Call Yvonne at 204-422-9369 for more information, wish to donate or volunteer. Donations may be made to Enfant-Jesus Heritage Site Corp. All proceeds goes towards the Dawson Trail Museum renovations. Friday, September 27: Deadline for submissions for the October issue of the EnRicher. Ste. Geneviève Fall Supper – On Sunday, September 29 at 4 pm, Community Centre. Join us for a traditional fall supper. Proceeds from the event go towards community centre building and grounds upgrades and programming. Come and go event. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Cost Adults $15, Children (5-12) $7, Children (0-4) free. Ste. Anne Fall Supper - On Sunday, October 6 from 3 - 7 pm, at the Ste. Anne Collegiate’s gymnasium, 197 St. Alphonse. Cost $15 per person, 13 years old and over, $5 per child from 5 - 12 years, under 4 is free. Traditional menu with turkey and stuffing, meat balls, ham, mashed potatoes, homemade bread and pies, and much more. Take-out meals available. A silent auction and all profits will go towards the Parish’s good works, including Kateri Centre. Guests are invited to contribute to the food bank by bringing non-perishable foods. Looking for volunteers. Contact Martine 204-223-0054 or smrtmarty@gmail.com. Monday Night Bingos - To raise funds for Stacey Pchajek Memorial Foundation Inc. The foundation provides scholarships, bursaries and prizes to students graduating grades 8 and 12. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult to be on premises and must play bingo. Doors Open at 5:30 pm at the Young at Heart Club. MGCC License # BI/BO4164. Contact Doreen Pchajek at 422-5243 or doreen@spmf.ca. Richer Recovery AA - Group meets Monday from 7:30 - 8:30 pm at LUD Hall in Richer. Contact Paul at 204-422-7673. Richer Fellowship Church at 50 Southeast Drive service is Sundays at 10:30 am with Pastor Ben Funk. Everyone is welcome.
Crib News
Richer Crib Club held its final tournament of the summer on August 13th and we had a pretty good turnout with lots of snacks and birthday cake for Norm Burnell. Happy Birthday Norm! Our winner of the evening was Rochelle Anderson, while Dennis Brown took second place. Wayne Johanneson came in third, and fourth place was a tie between Wally Adair and Bert Vinet. George Dmitruk got the Booby prize while Chris Seaman won the 50/50. Congratulations all! September starts the new season on the 10th; however, it seems we have been bumped by the provincial election, so we will start our season on Wednesday, September 11th. This is for this meet only. On September 24th we will return to our bi-weekly Tuesday tournaments.