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Bob and Susan Richer stand together in the entryway of the newly dedicated Richer Apartments in Newpark as Scott Loomis makes a few closing remarks and invites people inside for refreshments and a peek at the new apartments Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 21, 2016. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)

Bob Richer stands for a portrait in the parking lot of the newly dedicated Richer Apartments in Newpark Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 21, 2016. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)

A carrot cake is cut in preparation for guests at the newly dedicated Richer Apartments in Newpark Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 21, 2016. In addition to cake, guests were treated to fresh fruit, chips and dip and refreshments. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)

Bob Richer uses large scissors to cut the yellow ribbon during the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the dedication of the Richer Apartments in Newpark Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 21, 2016. Richer's wife Susan and Scott Loomis helped to hold the ribbon during the cutting ceremony. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)

Attendees of the Richer Apartment dedication open house peruse a second-floor apartment Wednesday afternoon, Sept. 21, 2016. Tenants will be able to move in to their new residences this upcoming weekend. (Tanzi Propst/Park Record)