RICHARD — The Richard Recreation Board would like to thank all those who attended the Richard 100 Homecoming held Aug. 6.
The day saw more than 520 people registered with approximately another 100 in attendance. The day was a terrific success according to the organizers.
The weather co-operated with sunny skies to allow the guests to take the walking tour of more than 53 marked places in the village, indicating where the old buildings had been — the registration booth was on the site of the previous Canadian Bank of Commerce, in Richard from 1919 to 1966.
The day kicked off with a parade of 35 entries.
The rest of the day included silent auction and raffle, some displays in the hall, a ceremony at 2 p.m. for greetings from the village mayor, Bob Urben, chair of the Richard Recreation Board, Cecil Russell, and Scott Moe, MLA for Rosthern/Shellbrook, 50/50 draw, jam session, face painting, kids’ play area and games, pick up ball games, ice cream stand, horseshoes, Larry The Balloon Man, pizza stand and food booth at the curling rink. A catered supper was followed by a dance.
There was a mass held at St.Raphel' s Catholic Church at 3 p.m.. The church was 100 years old in 2015.
The day was perfect for those who wanted to visit and reminisce, whether it was in the town hall or the adjacent beer gardens.
The committee expresses appreciation for the support of business sponsors and personal sponsors, who made it possible to set up the day as it was. Volunteers spent time before, during and after to make sure a great experience was enjoyed by all the homecoming guests.
The centennial projects for the committee are the framing of a mystery quilt" that has signed squares of some of the residents from the late 1940s or early 1950s. The mystery is that no one is able to tell the complete story of the quilt squares.
The squares were sent to the committee from the estate of Roberta (Christie) Woodward by her daughter. They have now been quilted and will be displayed in the hall for all to see.
The Emile Richard family home "Acadia" will also be a centennial project. There is a scale model of the home, built by Norman Wicks of Speers, (which was in the parade) that will also be on display at the hall.
The Richard 100 Homecoming committee would like to ask anyone who took pictures during the day to send to the Homecoming, PO Box 30, Richard, S0M 2P0 or email to the [email protected] as they are wanting to assemble an album with pictures and remembrances of the day.
The committee have a small supply of T-shirts and fridge magnets still available. Please contact Christine at 306-246-4979 or Marlene at [email protected] should you wish to purchase.
