by Rachel Riley
With 23,170 votes and counting, Richville is a surprising contender in the We Hear you America contest held by Reader’s Digest.  It’s a contest that will award up to $50,000 and support to the top 18 towns with the most votes.  The contest ends in March and so far, Richville is number 57 on the list. 
“It’s so exciting, we’re gaining votes all the time.  It’s very possible we can make it to the top 18, we just need everyone to tell anyone they know to vote, and vote a lot,” said one Richville resident who said she votes every day. 
More votes are desperately needed and it’s as simple as pointing and clicking.  Some say it’s like playing a game. 
Go to the Website http://wehearyouamerica.readersdigest.com/ and enter the zip code 13681.  Register your valid e-mail address.  To vote, enter the security code on the bottom left side of the screen and click the VOTE button.  Repeated votes are allowed and needed.
 The advantage for Richville against a bigger town or city is that an un-limited amount of votes are accepted, which means any one person can vote 1,000 times a day or more if possible. 
With the former playground condemned and torn down this fall, the village is unsure as to when or if a new playground can be constructed.  The contest is one way to ensure a new playground and recreation area for the village and surrounding communities. 
More information can be found on the Richville Library Facebook page or by calling Rachel at 287-2976.