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Riverview is facing some challenging times ahead. My goal here is to keep you informed on what council is doing in preparation for these times.

Over the past four years we’ve had several new businesses move in, the complete remodel of one strip mall and the beginning of improving the other.

There has also been the expansion some of our Andrew Swift major employers including W.F. Whalen, The Bellaire and Ash Stevens to name a few. Along with these expansions is the adding of jobs. We are working to keep this progress going, but we do have a major decision to make relatively soon.

That decision is to decide if we are going to file a request to Wayne County for the expansion of our landfill. To be as clear as we can be, the request is to expand the life of the landfill, not to increase the amount of household waste that we accept each day.

The landfill was approved by voters in the late 1960s. It has been in operation since 1968 without a major environmental impact. There were a couple of lawsuits filed over odor in that time. But those incidents were related to equipment failure and both resulted in improving odor control with operational changes and installing a newer large flare.

Over the past several years council has spent millions in odor control technology and being good stewards of the environment. Estimates vary on the remaining life expectancy of the landfill, but about 8 to 10 years is a good average. There are incremental changes we can make but those will only add a few years at best.

Council is looking at several options offered up by the city manager in the event an expansion is not approved

by Wayne County. One option is to develop any city owned property by building homes to increase the tax base. This may include closing the golf course and selling to a developer.

Another option is to levy the un-levied trash pickup tax which is currently paid for by the funds generated by the landfill. There are several more options that I will address in later articles.

Council would like feedback from you on your thoughts on the landfill expansion. Currently nearly 30 percent of our budget is generated by the landfill. This is about $3 million dollars a year. Riverview is a small bedroom community that lacks a large industrial or business tax base, so this means the cost of running the city is basically the responsibility of its residents.

Riverview’s millage rate is currently in the lower 25 percent of our surrounding communities. We are doing our best to keep it that way.

One way to keep it there is to operate our landfill responsibly and request an expansion sometime in the near future.

On another topic, I was asked to remind dog owners that Riverview requires your pet to be leashed while going for a walk. Our ordinance states: “Any person removing any domestic animal from his premises shall keep such animal in an appropriate retaining enclosure or such animal shall be restrained by a leash not exceeding eight feet in length in the hands of the person directly in control of such animal. Any domestic animal not so restrained shall be deemed at large.”

The great majority of our pet owners do the right thing and your neighbors appreciate it. It is also required that you clean up after your pet after doing its business.

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Young adults with autism learn job skills and more at Mixter Institute for Transition Young adults from all over Downriver with moderate to severe autism are continuing their education after high school at the Mixter Institute for Transition.

At Mixter, the students, ages 1826, learn a wide variety of job skills, from how to fill out a job application, Paula Neuman create a resume and act during an interview to working with power tools. It all depends on the individual, of course. Each student affected by autism spectrum disorder has his or her own unique symptoms.

The disorder affects nearly 20,000 Michigan students, and impacts the way individuals function socially and in a work environment. Often, communication, social interaction and behavior skills are problematic.

The Mixter students, most of whom live at home with parents, are learning how to be as independent as possible, said principal Jessica Fessler. That’s the educational goal at the institute at 3301 Electric Ave. in Lincoln Park, and the approach teachers take with each student is individualized based on his or her needs and abilities.

Teacher Jason Reese of Wyandotte started his Mixter construction workshop for students in 2010 with $400 and some borrowed tools, he said.

“It started as a classroom to give the students a safe space to develop fine motor skills and other skills,” Reese said. “We started out introducing them to simple projects like birdhouses.”

The workshop now has become a self-funded “micro-enterprise.”

The students in the workshop learn how to safely use power tools, and about blueprints, tool care, and math and English as it applies to basic construction, he said.

And they make a lot more than birdhouses now.

The cornhole sets the students make are the most popular of their projects, which include pallet signs, baseball bats and furniture.

“We’ve had a wait list for nine

I always tell them: This is their workshop, not my workshop.

The possibilities are unlimited, and many students enjoy belonging to a class that promotes such confidence and self-worth. ~ Jason Reese years now for cornhole boards,” Reese said.

The young adults in the workshop get more out of the construction endeavor than the practical skills they learn, he said.

“One of the things I love about this is that they take great pride in coming here,” Reese said. “I always tell them: This is their workshop, not my workshop. The possibilities are unlimited, and many students enjoy belonging to a class that promotes such confidence and self-worth.”

He asked a Lincoln Park student if he could do a quick paint job on a project.

“I am John Frederick,” the young man said with a grin. “I can do anything.”

In the Mixter sewing and craft workshop, students — under the supervision of paraprofessional Donna

Laloue of Lincoln Park — make the bags filled with dried corn to go with the cornhole boards.

“They cut the fabric and sew it by machine and by hand,” Laloue said.

“They make pillows and aprons for our market. And a lot of kids will bring their own clothes in and I’ll show them how to mend things.”

The market at Mixter features many student-made items besides pillows and aprons. The students make soap, jewelry, body scrubs, seed bombs for planting, baked goods and much more. The student-operated market also features a resale shop with a host of items, including clothing and housewares. Donations, which are sorted, repaired when needed, and cleaned by Mixter students, are welcome.

The market is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m Monday through

Friday. And on Fridays, the school host a farmers market, featuring the many herbs and vegetables grown in the Mixter garden and horticulture classroom.

Teacher Chandra Bonnau of Canton recently got $10,000 in grants to expand her gardening and horticulture classes at the school. The outdoor garden got its start last spring, and it’s a growing enterprise in more ways than one. Raising vegetables has enhanced student awareness of nutrition and healthy living besides teaching them valuable skills. Plans are afoot to expand the 2.5-acre outdoor garden this year.

The horticulture students, including Southgate residents Scott Baxter and Brenden Cook, work on raised garden beds built by other Mixter students, using grow lights when the weather isn’t conducive to outdoor work.

Recently, a group of students, working together, were transplanting herb seedlings.

Teamwork doesn’t always come easily to autistic students. It’s taught and encouraged at Mixter as a necessary job skill. From the ceiling in the horticulture classroom hang dried roses and other flowers. The students use the dried petals in the soaps they make.

“We do a lot in here,” Fessler said proudly. “I have the most creative staff around.”

Another new thing at Mixter last year was a formal dance, a masquerade. Photos from the event are posted in a hallway.

“It was a ton of fun,” Fessler said.

“We’ll definitely do that again.”

The young men and women at Mixter also socialize in clubs based on student interests, including Movie Club, Motown Club, Men’s Club, Women’s Club, Cat and Dog Club, Anime Club, Video Gamers Club, Karaoke Club and Yoga Club.

The students participate in Special Olympics, and practice their sports at school.

Mixter this month is holding a poster contest for students to create anpexpression in honor of Autism SEE MIXER, Page 5

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MIXER Continued from page 4 Awareness Month. A variety of their posters also are posted in a hallway. The contest winners will be determined by a vote of students and staff.

Many people with autism can become easily overwhelmed by sights, sounds and social interactions. For those students, the school has a socalled Blue Room — a comfortable, quiet space to promote calmness.

“We want them to learn to ask for this, to recognize when they need a break,” Fessler said.

In the school cafeteria, supervised students work and serve the food. Everything at Mixter becomes a chance to teach students employment skills.

Many of the students already have supervised part-time jobs in local businesses all around Downriver.

“The businesses have been absolutely wonderful to us,” Fessler said.

And some students, also with supervision, deliver Meals on Wheels to elderly people in need. That, too, has been very successful and helps promote interactions with the community, the principal said.

“When they go out and leave us, we’re hoping they’ll at least be working at a part-time job, and that they’ll have as much independence as each student can achieve,” Fessler said.

On Friday, April 26, the school will hold an open house from 1 to 2:30 p.m., when students will showcase their talents. The resale shop and market will be open all day, and a car wash fundraiser will take place at the school from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1 to 2:30 p.m. that day.

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Summer, shaped yummy cookies with bright colors will bring a smile to anyone’s face and make them want more!

Class will be held in the Riverview City Hall Activity Room Class Fee $10.00 Must pre-register for the class by June 18th at Riverview City Hall, 14100 Civic Park Dr., Riverview

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Wow them this summer with mouthwatering sauces and tantalizing rubs.

We will be mixing up 4 types of sauces and 2 rubs for you to take home. We will be taste testing our yummy creations with some finger licking chicken wings! Please bring a nonalcoholic beverage.

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Improvements to The Highlands will have golfers taking notice Hank Minckiewicz

Riverview Register Sports Writer

The grass always seems greener on the other side of the fence, but when looking at the Riverview Highlands golf course this season - especially the Red and Gold nines - the grass won’t just seem greener, it will be greener.

Thanks to a new pump station the Red and the Gold courses, as well as the practice tee and the putting green, will be better watered than ever this year, making for greener, prettier and more playable conditions.

For a number of years the pump station on the south side of Pennsylvania Road has needed to be replaced, but to save money the city has opted to patch, repair and rebuild things. But it got to the point that is was getting harder and harder to keep the station working and the condition of the course was suffering.

Last July the city finally tore out the old pumps and replaced them. According to City Manager Doug Drysdale and Riverview Director of Golf Mike Kettler the change in the look of the course was quick and dramatic.

“The last half of the season, the course was as

WE WANT IT TO BE TOTAL INDOOR GOLF FACILITY AND A COMFORTABLE PLACE FOR PEOPLE TO COME BACK TO green as it has been in a long time,” said Drysdale.

But greener grass won’t be the only thing you’ll notice at The Highlands this season. Kettler and his staff went out and reshaped and trimmed all of the bunkers, some of which had grown wild and unruly.

In addition to the trimming, workers added 500 tons of new sand to the bunkers.

To help cover the cost of the improvements, rates have been bumped up a little, but it is the first rate increase seen at The Highlands in 15 years, according to the Director.

But the course itself is not the only part of the facility getting some love as the Kettler is in the process of making improvements to the loft area of the clubhouse.

For the past number of years there have been some nets hanging in the loft that have allowed

golfers to hit balls during the winter. The nets have become ragged over the years and will be replaced this year. In addition, a new 16- by 48-foot indoor putting green will be installed. According to Kettler, the company installing the green is the same one that has put in indoor greens for professional players Rory McIlroy and Phil Mickelson.

Also joining the team is golf instructor Ken Moore.

In addition to offering lessons, Moore, who spent a good portion of his career with Ping, is also an expert golf clubfitter.

“Ken is very familiar with the technology used in club fitting and he is very good at it,” said Kettler.

Kettler said he hopes to make the loft the kind of place golfers like to come to, practice and hang out for a while with other golfers.

“We want it to be total indoor golf facility and a comfortable place for people to come back to,” he said.

Kettler added that the club hopes to sell memberships, who could be a bargain for area players. Rates have not been set year, but for one price, golfers would get year-round access to the indoor and outdoor practice tee and putting greens.

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Patriotic Wreath Craft Class

Add some DIY patriotic decor to your front door with this beautiful Memorial Day or Fourth of July wreath.

Make the most of the season’s red, white and blue celebrations and it couldn’t be easier to make. In this class we will decorate a grapevine wreath with patriotic flowers, pretty ribbons and embellishments. All supplies are included. Please bring scissors, a ruler and glue gun with glue sticks. If you don’t have these, don’t worry, we have some to borrow.

Sunday, May 19th 4:30 - 6:30 pm Riverview City Hall 4100 Civic Park Drive 734-281-4219 Registration Fee $10.00 Must be preregistered Supply Fee $30.00 cash payable to the instructor during class time

Get back to basics. Come practice relaxing poses with us as we take time to find inner peace and mindfulness. All ages welcome!

Bring a mat and water bottle. Blocks and bolsters will be provided.

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RIVERVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Seitz STEM students attend conference at Cobo On March 21-22, a team of Seitz Middle School STEM eighth-graders, taught by Amy Farkas, and joined by a duo of Audrey Hunter’s STEM sixthgraders, had the opportunity to attend and participate in the Michigan Association of Computer Users in Learning (MACUL) conference at Cobo Center in Detroit.

Educators from districts all over the state and beyond attended one of the premier educational technology conferences in the country.

Ms. Farkas proposed the idea to the organizers of the MACUL MakerSpace that her students run the different tool and experience tables, instead of adult volunteers. This would give educators a better perspective of what their students are capable of.

She spoke up about Riverview STEM students’ skill and mastery with MakerSpace tools and projects, and the coordinators invited Seitz students to help work the MakerSpace stations, as well as hosting four tables of their own - exhibiting Neuroscience, VR/ AR world creation, Bloxels Video Game Creation tool, and MakeyMakey boards. Students also manned tables and taught about three different types of robots,

engineering challenges, cardboard creation tools, Strawbees, and Keva Plank building tools and more.

You may be wondering, what did they get out of this?

That’s simple - pride. They take such pride in their knowledge and work that they do in STEM. There was not a better way for them to showcase their knowledge than by teaching other educators how to use these tools and projects with their own students.

The MACUL conference volunteers had an amazing experience and Riverview students received many compliments on their performance. Ms. Farkas and Ms. Hunter are incredibly proud of these students and all that they accomplished in educating hundreds of educators about STEM! The eighth-graders who participated, Jenna Cole, Melissa Dama, Jacob Datema, Connor Felice, Dylan Gergely, Madelyn Hachenski, Sabella Justice, Matteo Kornijenko, Emily Nedrow, Lily Paschke, Marissa Powley, Logan Taro and Madison Wharfield.

The sixth graders who participated were, Julia Gergely and Sierra Sanchez.

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RIVERVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Governor, Congresswomen help celebrate Earth Day On Earth Day, Monday, April 22, Huntington Elementary School celebrated with Governor Whitmer and Congresswoman Dingell. The Governor and Congresswoman sang songs with our kindergarten then participated with our fifth grade Earth Day lessons and school grounds clean up.

Mr. Lothian and Mr. Laginess were able to interview our Governor and Congresswoman for the “Fridays with Mr. L’s” show, which airs Youtube.

Huntington staff and students were honored to be visited

by Governor Whitmer and Congresswoman Dingell.

Earth Day, which celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, is an annual event celebrated on April 22. Worldwide, various events are held to demonstrate support for environmental protection. Earth Day now includes events in more than 193 countries.

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Please go to the MAIN page of the district website, www.riverviewschools.com, and click on ”How do I” then choose ”Complete New Student Registration” to begin the process for GSRP Preschool, Developmental Kindergarten and Kindergarten through 12th grade.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL CATHY AT 734-285-9660 X.9.

Riverview Buccaneers Swim Team The Buccaneers are a competitive swim team for kids ages 6-18. All swimmers will be taught all four competitive strokes, starts and turns. We compete with other teams in the area. We ask that each child comes to practice with goggles, a swim cap, and competitive swim suit. *Swimmers must pass a swim test of one length of the pool before officially being on the team*

The season runs May 6th – July 29th

Practices are held Monday – Thursday At Riverview Community High School 5:30pm-6:45pm for younger/new swimmers 6:45pm-8:30pm for older/experienced swimmers Cost: $100 per swimmer $90 each additional child

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New bakery has delicious offerings The cakes and cookies and other sweet teats at the new A Serendipity Cakery & Ice Cream Shoppe in Riverview are as tempting and delicious as the bakery’s name is whimsical.

A Serendipity Cakery is owned by Tammie & Alan Bachran, who started the business in her kitchen in 2012. They opened a storefront in Wyandotte in 2015 and recently expanded to a larger facility in Riverview, the new address is 18100 Fort St. The new store offered a chance to expand her business and it also has a separate party room that can accommodate up to 50 people. So now, not only can A Serendipity Cakery bake the cake and treats for your birthday parties, they can host them, too!

Some of the treats that Serendipity offers are cakes, cake drops, cupcakes and chocolate-dipped items. Among the things the bakery has dipped in yummy chocolate are chips, pretzels and rice crispy treats.

While A Serendipity Cakery specializes in fanciful food, this bakery does serious work, too. If you are getting married, don’t choose your cake until you stop in and see what A Serendipity Cakery has to offer. Tammie can also create cakes for anniversaries, graduations, showers, retirement parties and fundraising events. She can even add edible pictures to her creations.

The bakery even has a dedicated gluten-free kitchen open.

So if you have baking needs, take a run over to A Serendipity Cakery and see what they can do for you.

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What an egg-cellent day!

The city of Riverview held it’s Easter Egg Hunt held on Saturday, April 18 at the Community Center. There were several hundred children and parents on hand to participate in the event.. Each age group (1-3), (4-6), and (7-10) gathered as many colorful eggs as they could and then turned in those eggs for treat bags inside the community center.

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Riverview’s Jason Gribble receives FUSE Grant FUSE is a not-for-profit program within the context of a University-based research project. Licensing fees help support program development and operations.

Other funding for FUSE comes from federal and private foundation grants.

Riverview educator Jason Gribble recently was awarded a FUSE grant. The following is the notification letter.

Hello Jason Gribble, Congratulations!

The FUSE program has approved your application for Seitz Middle School for a 2019 FUSE Grant.

Our team was impressed with the quality of your application, your thoughtful approach to implementing FUSE, and your dedication to providing innovative and impactful experiences for your young people!

WHAT IS FUSE? FUSE is a 4th-12th grade STEAM education program designed to engage all learners in a variety of formal and informal spaces.

FUSE ignites and nurtures STEAM

This grant will include the following: n Site license for the FUSE Innovate package which supports up to 35 students at a time and can be offered multiple periods per day (a $20,000 value) n Challenge materials, including 2 Prusa i3 MK3 3D printers n Website access for youth and facilitators n Facilitator training. Training will consist of a twoday workshop held in Chicago. n Flights and accommodations for two staff to attend a training on July 22-23, 2019. n Year-round implementation support from the FUSE team n Renewal fee for Year 2 ($6,000 value). License expires June 30,2021. n $800 towards materials and new challenges to re-

exploration through an innovative challenge-based approach and studiolike environment. FUSE facilitates learning through ‘making’, develops 21st century skills, and builds collaborative, youth-centered learning

supply your studio over the two years.

As a recipient of this grant we expect that you will: n Implement the program with integrity. n Provide robust feedback to the FUSE team so that we can learn with you and improve the program. n Provide support for your staff to attend FUSE trainings.

If your organization agrees to these terms, please have an authorized representative sign and return one copy of this letter. We are excited to be able to support you and your students and look forward to a great partnership!

communities.

FUSE Challenges, the learning activities of the program, are designed to introduce STEAM concepts and skills in a fun and engaging way.

Youth choose the challenges they

Sincerely, Henry Mann Program Director.

want to work on and progress at their own pace. Challenges are based in STEAM topics like architecture, 3D design and printing, robotics, music mixing, animation and more.

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Kiwanis spaghetti dinner a big success

Paul and Elisa Swift were the grand prize raffle winners at the recent Kiwanis spaghetti dinner.

The Kiwanis of Riverview held their Annual Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, April 26 at Seitz Middle School cafeteria. This is one of the clubs three major fund raisers for the year. The others are the peanut and Christmas wreath sales.

The goal of the dinner is to raise money to fund the clubs many programs for the needy and the children of the community.

Mayor Andy Swift, a member of the board of directors for the Kiwanis and organizer of the dinner said, “This year was our best turnout ever.

The support we get from our community never ceases to surprise me.”

The Kiwanis normally serve about 200 to 225 meals at this event. This year they served 375 meals to the hungry crowd.

“This type of turnout doesn’t happen by accident.” said Swift. “With the help of The Riverview Register, Riverview Towing, Boy Scout Troop 1659, Cub Scout Pack 1659, Riverview Community High School Key Club, Seitz Middle School Builders Club, and many volunteers the dinner was a complete success.”

There were a couple of special guests in attendance, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell of Michigan’s 12 District and 14th District State Representative Cara Clemente. Both of these representatives are big supporters of the club.

This year the spaghetti dinner attendees had the chance to purchase raffle tickets to support the efforts of the Kiwanis. The grand-prize was a package deal of a gift-certificate for Vic’s Diner is Southgate, two tickets to a Tiger Baseball game, and up to six hours use of a limousine.

This prize package was made possible by donations from Vic’s Diner, Go Big Multimedia, and Ron Miller of Riverview Towing.

The grand-prize winners of the raffle were Paul and Melisa Swift of Brownstown.

Several children of the diners got a surprise tour of the Go Big Multimedia limousine and a city of Riverview Fire Truck that was on site.

A great time was had by all and the Kiwanis of Riverview are eternally grateful for all who came out to support them and for those helped.

The Kiwanis of Riverview Easter Food Basket Program Every year for the past 20-plus years The Kiwanis of Riverview provide complete Easter dinners to 10 Riverview needy families. Two weeks before Easter Kiwanis members shop at the Meijer in Woodhaven for all the food items including a ham and candy for the children.

Employees of Meijer’s pack up the food for the family’s into boxes for pickup by the Kiwanis. On the weekend

before Easter the Kiwanis picks up the food from Meijer and delivers it to Seitz Middle School for storage until it can be repacked for the 10 individual family’s.

The families are identified by the Riverview Community School District.

These families participate in the free and reduced lunch program. The schools will give a list to one Kiwanis member who calls the families to ask if

they would like to participate. The only requirement the Kiwanis add is that the family have someone home to accept the food when it is delivered.

This year with help from the Riverview Community High School Key Club and the Seitz Middle School Builders Club, the Kiwanis repacked the food for delivery.

The process of repacking includes unloading the 30 boxes of food and

separating into individual boxes for delivery.

The Key Club and Builders Club load the food into the Kiwanis vehicles for delivery. The delivery is done by the Kiwanis only to maintain the anonymity of the recipients.

This program is then repeated in the fall for Thanksgiving.

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Riverview man runs Boston Marathon April 15, 2019 marked the 123rd running of the Boston Marathon. The Boston Marathon is the world’s oldest annual marathon and ranks as one of the world’s most prestigious road racing events. The Boston Athletic Association continues to manage this American classic, which has been sponsored by John Hancock Financial since 1986.

The Boston Marathon has distinguished itself as the pinnacle event within the sport of road racing by virtue of its traditions, longevity, and method of gaining entry into the race (via qualification).

Ryan Pickell, a 23-year-old Riverview resident, qualified for the event by placing eighth overall in the 2017 Detroit Free Press/Chemical Bank Marathon in Detroit. He completed the 26.2-mile Detroit course with a 2:50.43 time, well under the 2:55 qualifying time for Boston.

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GET READY TO RUN The third annual Forest Family Fun Run will take place on the afternoon of May 10 in the Forest neighborhood. The Forest students have been training to run the one-mile run for months now and are ready to take on the challenge.

The run is a fundraiser to help raise more money to purchase new equipment for our physical education program.

If you have the chance to come out and support the students they would love the encouragement.

These crossroads will be shut down from 1245 - 315 p.m. on May 10. We will have parents at each crossing to help students and to assist in the flow of traffic.

Please be patient as this run is a great opportunity for our students to either reach a goal of finishing or getting their personal record for the mile.

The following crossroads will be closed that day: Wedgewood & Coachwood, Coachwood & Thornwood, Tall Oaks & Coachwood, Coachwood & Greentrees, Foxboro & Greentrees, Heritage & Foxboro, Coachwood & Heritage, Hampton & Tall Oaks, Hampton & Thornwood, Thornwood & Coventry, Coventry & Tall Oaks and Coventry & Tall Oaks.

SEEKING INPUT The Riverview Community School District is seeking input from residents on its recommendations for school improvements using the “Sinking Fund” millage dollars.

A meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the library of the Riverview Community High School on Monday, May 20.

Please come to provide your input on the needs of the district.

JOIN KIWANIS Kiwanis of Riverview meet Thursdays at Atria Kinghaven, 14800 King Road, 6:15pm. Join us for a free dinner on your first visit. Call Andy Swift at 734-284-5034 or email aswift1@comcast.net.

GLENS SUB SALE The annual Riverview Glens Subdivision Garage Sale will be Saturday, June 1 from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

LIBRARY NEWS Spring has sprung in Riverview and we couldn’t be happier to be offering our lovely community resources and services to make the daily grind a little easier and free time a lot brighter! Each week, we are receiving new books, audiobooks, DVDs and magazines that cover a wide-array of interests and genres. Over the past few weeks we have added four more computers for patrons to use to research, find a new favorite YouTube channel or author their own book. All 10 of our computers are available for anyone to use, free of charge from opening time until 10 minutes before closing. Wanting to use your own device? We have a newly upgraded, high-speed Wi-Fi system that is easily accessed anywhere inside the Library. Printing, copying, and faxing services are also available for a small fee: 10 cents per page (black & white print or copy) and 50 cents per page for color copies or faxes.

If you are looking for a new favorite magazine, a quiet place for a study session or an entertaining event, we welcome you to check out your Library soon and hope you will visit often!

UPCOMING EVENTS April-May 23 * Storytimes with Ms. Z! Wednesdays Toddlers (2-3 years old) @ 11 a.m.

Thursdays

Preschoolers (3-5 years old) @ 11 a.m.

Toddlers and Preschoolers (and their adults) will enjoy stories, songs, games, crafts and a yummy snack each week. Registration is not required but is appreciated.

May 6 – Monthly Book Club @ 7:00 p.m.

This month’s book club selection will be Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen.

Plenty of copies are available at the Circulation Desk.

May 10 – Open Mic Night @ 6:30 p.m.

Come & share your one-of-a-kind writing, art, song, or dance with a welcoming audience. Participants & attendees will also enjoy a delish nacho

bar. Registration is required.

May 11 – Family Puzzle Competition | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

Families will be given three hours to complete a 550 piece jigsaw puzzle.

The family that finishes their entire puzzle first will win a prize basket! All competing families will be provided puzzles and snacks. Limited to 10 families. Each team can have up to four adult members. Registration is required.

May 13 – Community Grown Gardens @ 6:30 p.m.

Members of the Downriver-based nonprofit Community Grown Gardens will be with us to share information about community urban agriculture and its role in K-12 education & the year-round growing of food at the historic Westcroft Gardens on Grosse Ile. For more information about the organization, please visit communitygrowngardens.org.

Registration is required.

May 20 – Family Storytime @ 6:30 p.m.

Families are invited to listen to a few stories, play games & enjoy a bedtime snack! We will also be making collage canvas picture using mixed media items! All materials will be provided. Pajamas are optional but are encouraged. Registration is required.

May 21 – Create Your Own Mini Pallet with the Painting Barn @ 6 p.m.

Our friends from The Painting Barn in Carleton are visiting us for an evening of pallet painting. Participants will get a choice of two designs and will be led step-by-step through the process of creating their own work of art! This is a free event and all materials will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required by May 18, 2019. Late registration cannot be accommodated for this event.

May 27 – City of Riverview & American Legion Post 389 Circle of Flags: Memorial Day Celebration @ 11 a.m. (Riverview Library will be closed) Weather permitting, the ceremony will be held outside of the Library near the Veterans Memorial. Flags,

lawn signs and Memorial Bricks can be purchased through the City of Riverview Recreation Department.

Forms are available at www. cityofriverview.com/departments/ recreation/veteran_s_memorial_ celebration.php June 17 – August 5 – A Universe of Stories at the RVML Our 2019 Summer Reading Celebration: A Universe of Stories is guaranteed to be out-of-this-world!

There are non-stop activities planned all summer long including: weekly all-ages storytimes, big event days for the whole family including a nerf war, a visit with exotic animals & an inflatable planetarium. Our reading competition has been revamped & will award hardworking readers of all ages fun prizes.

Dates, times and detailed information will be ready in May 2019. Stay tuned for some stellar summer fun!

LEND A HAND Support individuals diagnosed with developmental and physical disabilities by attending A Night at the Auction May 18 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. ay Paragon Support Services, 2101 Grove St., Wyandotte.

For more information, call 734-2819522.

INSTRUCTORS WANTED Do you have a hobby or a skill that you would like to pass along? The Riverview Recreation Department can help.

The Riverview Recreation Department is always looking for new ideas and classes to add to their program list. If you would like to teach you passion and earn some money doing it, contact the Riverview Recreation Department.

Classes can be for any age and level, pre-school, children, adults and seniors. No matter the skill: Painting, arts and crafts, sports, exercise, Bunco, gardening we can find a time and place to teach it. If interested in joining the Recreation Team with a new program or part of an existing program email Todd Dickman at tdickman@cityofriverview. com or call the Riverview Recreation Department at 734-281-4219.

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Memories glad and sad about the old Poplar Inn I was recently asked if I had some information about the old restaurant that was located near the railroad tracks on Sibley Road.

I believe the person was referring to a place called The Poplar Inn, which, of course, is no longer there. The place was named for the poplar trees Gerald Perry nearby, but that was a misnomer as the restaurant was surrounded by huge chestnut trees.

I believe it was around 1968 when the building was torn down. I have some good memories and some sad memories of the old Poplar Inn. Starting with the good memories: Once, back in the early 1960s when I was the dog warden for the city, I was driving by the restaurant one morning and a man was standing in the doorway waving at me to come over. I drove over and the man asked if I knew the Chief of Police. I told him yes and, if fact, he was my boss.

The man said he was the owner of the restaurant and that I should tell the chief that James Kleehamer said he should stop by.

I relayed the message to my boss and he, in turn, suggested that I take my wife to diner there sometime.

After that encounter, it seemed every time I drove past the Poplar Inn Jim would be standing in the back doorway waving me in. We would sit and talk in the kitchen over a cup of coffee and a piece of fresh apple pie.

One day my wife and I and another couple were trying to decide where to have dinner. The other couple suggested the old restaurant by the railroad tracks on Sibley.

I remember the look of the large old gray building and the lack of fresh paint. There was a sign out front that read, “Steak, frog legs, chicken and shrimp.” We entered through the front door and into the waiting area that, back in the day, was probably a living room. There was a fireplace with a mantle, a mirror and a piano - a baby grand, if I remember right.

We were greeted by a waiter. I knew hm, his name was Elmer Manning. He

had on what looked like tuxedo pants, a white shirt and a bow tie.

We were seated at a table with a white tablecloth and before we could order, a thunderstorm popped up and the waiter reappeared with fivegallon buckets that he placed around at various spots on the floor. Before long rain water began to drip into the buckets.

I remember the food was very good and on our way out, Jm spotted me and was very cordial.

Now for the sad memory: It is truly a sad memory to actually have been a part of the old Poplar Inn’s final demise.

It was the summer of 1967 and among my many jobs with the city of Riverview were the duties of health and license inspector for the police department.

The police chief called me into a meeting with the city manager, the building inspector, the electrical inspector, the plumbing inspector and the city engineer. He told us that the city had received a complaint from the state health department about the Poplar Inn and we were to go over an inspect it from the basement to the attic.

When we got there, the owner, James P, Kleehamer, met us at the back door. When we told him what we were there for, he broke down and cried. He said he knew this day was coming, but it was still a shock.

It seems that when Kleehamer first rented the building from the Ford Motor Railroad, there was a stipulation that no major maintenance or repairs could be done to the building. So that’s the way things were run for all the years the restaurant operated.

I remember going up to the third floor and observing large holes where some of the roof was actually missing. It was a sad day, but because the building was in such deplorable condition we knew we had to shut the Poplar Inn down.

I never saw James after that.

The last memory I have of the place is that large shovel tearing into what had been a beautiful old building.

James P. Kleehamer died less than a year after hs restaurant was torn down.

I suspect he died of a broken heart.

Kiwanis Old Shoe drive a rousing success The Kiwanis of Riverview have concluded it’s “Old-Shoe” Drive and it was a complete success.

Mayor Andrew Swift, a Kiwanian since 2004 was quoted as saying, “The Kiwanis were caught totally off guard on the success of the shoe drive. I guess we really shouldn’t be surprised because we are well aware of how generous our community is when we ask for help.”

The Kiwanis sponsored the shoedrive at Seitz Middle School with the assistance from the Builders Club. There were also drop-off boxes located in the lobbies of Riverview City Hall and the police department.

The Club collected well over 300 pairs of shoes to be combined with those collected by other Downriver Kiwanis Clubs. The drive, led by the Kiwanis of Allen Park and

part of the larger Project Eliminate International Program, had (as of the writing of this article) collected almost 3,000 pairs of shoes.

These shoes will be shipped overseas to third-world countries to be refurbished and sold by local businesses. The funds raised will be used to purchase tetanus shots for pregnant women in those countries.

Chili cook-off winners

Riverview’s Cub Scout Pack 1659 recently hosted a Chili Cook-Off judged by the Kiwanis of Riverview. The winners were Peggy Roberts for “Best Chili of the Evening” and Donald Spurlock for “Where’s the Beef” Chicken Chili. Picture are (from left) Kiwanis Vice-President Mat Dominski, Peggy Roberts, Boy Scout Donald Spurlock and Mayor Andrew Swift.

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In cooperation with Children’s Hospital, Gleaners Food Bank, and WNIC 100.3, the Kiwanis of Riverview will be collecting boxed and bagged cereal for those children who normally receive breakfast at school. When school ends, their need for a quality breakfast continues.

Please bring your boxed or bagged cereal to the Riverview City Hall north parking lot. Anyone who donates on that day can bring your children to pick a free book from our vast collection of children’s books.

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I had misgivings about the chocolate cake recipe Carol Hanasack of Grosse Ile shared when I read that the batter was made with black beans, and the ganache with a sweet potato. But everyone who tasted the cake (including me) thought it was delicious, and reactions were fun when I revealed the nutritious Evelyn Cairns ingredients.

SERIOUSLY SNEAKY CHOCOLATE CAKE 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 15-ounce can low-sodium black beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla ½ teaspoon salt 4 large eggs (room temperature) ¼ cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup warm water Ganache Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9-inch-square baking pan with cooking spray. Line bottom with parchment.

Spray parchment. Whisk flour, cocoa, baking powder and baking soda. In food processor, combine beans, sugar, vanilla and salt. Process until smooth.

Add eggs, vegetable oil and water.

Process until smooth. Add flour mixture and process until blended.

Pour into pan and bake 35 minutes, or until cake springs back when pressed. Cool 10 minutes, then run a thin knife between pan and cake. Flip cake over, remove parchment and cool completely. Frost cake with ganache.

GANACHE 1 sweet potato (about 8 ounces) 1 cup chocolate chips (milk, semisweet or bittersweet) Heat oven to 375 degrees. Bake sweet potato until very soft, about 1 hour. Cool 10 minutes, then slice in half. Scoop out flesh to make 1 cup. Place in processor. Process until smooth. Add chocolate chips.

Process until smooth (puree will melt chocolate). Cool 10 minutes, then spread on cake.

(Recipe from Family Circle.)

ANOTHER RUM CAKE The following recipe, from Darlene Randazzo of Trenton, would be a tasty Father’s Day treat for that special man in your family. Darlene says the cake “is not the prettiest and rather plain-looking,” but is easy to make, and people who love rum really enjoy it. When I baked it, to make it prettier, I drizzled the cake with a glaze, combining 1 cup confectioners’ sugar with approximately 5 teaspoons pineapple juice.

CARIBBEAN COCONUT RUM CAKE ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 1½ cups sugar 4 large eggs 1 teaspoon coconut extract ¾ cup amber rum ¾ cup whole milk 1¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix ¼ cup cornstarch 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt SYRUP ½ cup unsalted butter, melted ½ cup water ½ cup sugar Dash salt ½ cup amber rum 1 teaspoon coconut extract l. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in extract. In a small bowl, combine rum and milk. In a large bowl, whisk flour, pudding mix, cornstarch, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture alternately with rum mixture, beating well after each addition.

2. Turn into well-greased and floured 10-inch fluted tube pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool 10 minutes, remove from pan briefly to prevent sticking; replace in pan. Cool on wire rack.

3. Meanwhile, for syrup, heat butter, water, sugar and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, add rum and extract. With a small skewer, poke holes in the cake, then slowly pour syrup over cake until all is absorbed. Cover and let stand overnight. Invert on a plate to serve.

(Cake recipe from Taste of Home.)

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AQUA AEROBICS This higher intensity class is designed to improve cardio conditioning, alternating with strength/balance and core training segments. Water can provide up to 12 times more resistance than air, making it beneficial for strength and mobility training as well as improved cardiovascular conditioning. It also gives knees and backs a break from land based cardio workouts. Non-swimmers welcome and this class is for any age and ability. Noodles and foam weights provided. Please bring a pair of 1 to 5 pound hand weights. Instructor: Lisa Magyar Seitz Middle School Pool 8 weeks ΔΟ1 AQ2 #6700 #6701 #6705

Tuesdays June 18 - August 6 9:00-10:00 a.m.

Thursdays June 20 - August 15 (No class July 4) 9:00-10:00 a.m.

1 class per week $32.00 2 classes per week $60.00 Walk in $5.00

30 MINUTE ARMS EXPRESS For those with a busy schedule or those starting off in getting fit, you picked the right class -30 Minute Arms Ex press Workout! A quick, fun workout targeting the muscles in your arms, chest and back. A great way to tone your muscles, reduce arm flab and improve your flexibility. Please bring 1 to 5 pound weights.

Instructor: Lisa Magyar 10 weeks City Hall Gym F1 Wednesdays June 12 - August 14 #6706 1 class per week $30.00 #6707 Walk in $5.00

6:00-6:30 p.m.

CARDIO DRUMMING Cardio drumming combines easy-to-follow cardio moves with strength training and drumming. This fun, whole body workout is designed to be either low, mid or high impact- you decide how hard you work! This class can also be done seated for those who cannot stand during the workout. Classes include a warm up, cardio workout, toning, and a cool down/stretching session. Please bring your own 65 - 75 cm stability or yoga ball along with large plastic rope handled bucket for your stability ball to rest in. Bring drumsticks or purchase drumsticks in class.

Instructor: Lisa Magyar 9 weeks City Hall Gym CD1 CD2 a.m. #6710 #6711 #6705

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June 14 - August 16 (No class July 5) 10:00-11:00

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SIMPLE STRETCHING AND ARM TONING Start your day out right with these simple stretching and arm exercise. We will be doing full body stretch exercise using movements that flow smoothly to increase flexibility, decrease muscle tension, develop core strength, im prove muscular balance and improve muscle tone. Please bring a yoga mat and a pair of 1 to 5 pound weights. Modifications can be made for participants unable to do floor stretching. Instructor: Lisa Magyar 9 weeks City Hall Gym S1 Fridays June 14 - August 16 (No class July 5) 9:00-9:45 a.m. #6714 1 class per week $27.00 #6705 Walk in $5.00 Riverview Recreation 734-281-4219 You may register at class, just please arrive a few minutes early.

SUMMER SHAPE UP & TONING Shaping up this summer can be so much fun! Following an action packed low impact cardio session, the use of light weights will reshape your body from head to toe. Abdominal core strength and flexibility round out this awesome workout.

All equipment is provided. Instructor: Sue (Flanary) Michetti June 3 thru June 24 4 weeks A1 Mondays 6:15-7:15 p.m. City Hall Gym #5004 1 class per week/per 4 week session $16.00 #4505 Walk-ins per class $5.00 RHYTHM WALKING FITNESS This cardiovascular class uses walking patterns to get the job done. No jumping allowed here, just getting down to some great tunes with a reasonable approach.

Plan on taking 3500-4500 steps. Class includes lightweight training (no floor work) and balance work. Finish with a relaxing stretch and you’re good to go!

Instructor: Sue (Flanary) Michetti June 3 thru June 24 4 weeks D1 Mondays 9:00-10:00 a.m. City Hall Gym #5005 1 class per week/per 4 week session $16.00 #4505 Walk-ins per class $5.00 Riverview Recreation 734-281-4219 You may register at class, just please arrive a few minutes early.

SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS Resident program registration begins Monday, May 13, 2019 Non-Resident program registration begins Monday, May 20, 2019 Everyday Science With Professor Ray Come explore the eye popping world of science. This hands on class will show children the wonders of science and how it applies to everyday life. Professor Ray is a retired science teacher who performs shows at the Ann Arbor Hands on Museum. Instructor: Professor Ray City Hall Activity Area City Hall Mondays #3300

Ages: 5-11 10:00-11:00 a.m.

June 24 -July29 (No class July 1) Cost: $40.00 Limit: 25

SUMMER PRESCHOOL PLAY WITH MS. LISA Indoor/outdoor play for your preschooler including summer projects, stories, crafts, science exploration, sensory play cooking activities and sports. This class is definitely “hands-on” and we’ll get very messy! Wear washable play clothes!

Ages: 3-4 years (Must be potty trained and be 3 before June 1, 2019) Instructor: Lisa Kardos Scout Cabin in Memorial Park Tuesdays June 25 - July 30 #3100 Cost: $50.00

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SUMMER FUN WITH FRIENDS Children will enjoy fun and engaging summer activities that include creative arts, group games, team building skills, cooking, outdoor and water play, discovery and adventure with friends! We will also have special guest presenters from the community. Instructor: Lisa Kardos Scout Cabin in Memorial Park Ages: 5-10 Tuesdays June 25 - July 30 12:30-3:30 p.m. #3101 Cost: $50.00 Limit: 21 JR. CHEFS Do you enjoy making and eating new dishes? Come put your preparation skills and taste buds to the test as we explore new and delicious recipes! Kids will be given a supply list for each class that will include items like: measuring cup, spatula, mixing bowls, baking dish, cutting board, knife, etc. Instructor: Dora Prusaczyk Community Center Building

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RCHS musician Nick Some simple tips to Hamblin earns high honor avoid injury this season Nick Hamblin, a student of clarinet and a member of the RCHS wind ensemble at Riverview Community High School, has been named a Michigan Youth Arts Distinguished Scholar and invited to participate in the 57th annual Michigan Youth Arts Festival, May 9-11, 2019, at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo.

Nearly 1,000 Michigan Hamblin high school student artists have been invited to attend this year’s Festival. The students, chosen from a pool of more than 250,000 across the state, are selected via a rigorous adjudication process adhering to exacting artistic standards.

The invited scholars represent multiple artistic disciplines, including creative writing, dance, film/video, instrumental and vocal music, music composition, theatre, and visual art.

2019 marks the 57th anniversary of this three-day event, featuring workshops and master classes for the students, alongside more than 20 student performances and exhibitions that are open to the public.

Hamblin has been chosen to be the featured soloist performing a Mozart Concerto, and will be accompanied by the Grand Rapids Youth Symphony Orchestra.

Michigan Youth Arts is an alliance of 11 statewide education associations that work together collaboratively to develop high quality arts education programming, recognize the contributions of valuable teachers, and provide advocacy resources for parents, educators and policymakers.

The Michigan Youth Arts Festival is an annual showcase that recognizes, supports, and celebrates the artistic excellence of young artists in Michigan. For more information, please visit www.michiganyoutharts. org MORE BAND NEWS: On Thursday, April 25, 2019, the RCHS Wind Ensemble traveled to Garden City High School to participate in the MSBOA State Band Festival.

The band gave a terrific performance and earned a first division superior rating.

Following the performance, the band received a special music clinic from Mr. Michael Kaufmann, a distinguished music teacher. Kaufmann gave the band advice to improve their performance skills even more.

The band celebrated their state-level performance with a special dinner at DeLuca’s restaurant in Westland.

Congratulations band on a great achievement.

By Dr. Nicole Couseneau Special to Riverview Register

Spring has finally arrived. Many people are anxious to get outside and get started on their yards. This month we are going to give you a few tips on preventing injury while doing your spring cleaning. n Wear supportive shoes. Good foot and arch support can prevent some injury. • Stand as straight as possible, and keep your head up as you rake or mow. n If it is warm outside, avoid the heat.

If you’re a morning person, get the work done before 10 a.m. Otherwise, do your chores after 6 p.m. n When raking, use a “scissors” stance: right foot forward and left foot back for a few minutes, then reverse, putting your left foot forward and right foot back. n Bend at the knees, not the waist, as you pick up yard equipment or piles of leaves or grass from the grass catcher. Make debris piles smaller to decrease the possibility of strain. n To avoid blisters, try wearing gloves. Wear a hat, shoes and protective glasses. If you have asthma or allergies, wear a mask. • Drink LOTS of water before and after your work.

EQUIPMENT n If the equipment has a strap, use it. Place the strap over your head on the shoulder opposite the side of your body from the device. This will help normalize your center of gravity.

n Be sure to switch the side on which you operate the equipment as often as possible, and to balance the muscles being used, alternate your stance and motion frequently. n Try ergonomic tools. They’re engineered to protect you when used properly. n When mowing, use your whole body weight to push the mower, rather than just your arms and back. n Take frequent breaks from the activity of the day. Muscle fatigue may be felt when using any of these devices for an extended period of time. n If your equipment is loud, wear hearing protection STRETCH While it is critical to operate yard equipment safely, it is equally important to prepare your body for the work you are about to do. To help avoid injury, be sure to include a warm-up/cool-down period that involves stretching.

Breathe in and out slowly throughout each stretching exercise until the muscle is stretched to its furthest point. At that point, hold your breath in; when you relax, breathe out.

Stretch gently and smoothly. Do not bounce or jerk your body in any way and stretch as far as you can comfortably. You should not feel pain.

These few simple tips could help you avoid injury and keep you enjoying those beautiful summer months.

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Baseball team up and down as Bucs dodge raindrops With all the cold, wet weather this spring and the soggy fields, it has been tough for many teams to really get anything rolling. Riverview is among them. The Bucs are 7-6 and have played a number of close games - winning some and losing others - but there has been little sustained good weather to get on a roll, good or bad.

It’s the same in Huron League play where the Bucs are 3-3, having beaten Grosse Ile Milan and Huron and losing to Airport, Flat Rock and Milan.

The slow starting season has revealed a few things, however.

Like the prowess of Nick Weatherall and Ray Perez, the team’s only two underclassmen. Sophomore Weatherall has been one of the team’s top pitchers and so has Perez, a freshman, who is already 1-1 in his young varsity career.

Veteran coach Chris Haut said that Perez is, “one of our better pitchers.”

Junior Ryan Evina has pitched in some bad luck and is 0-2, but his talent

Senior second baseman Kyle Naif is one of the top hitters on the Riverview team this year.

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shows in his strikeout ratio - 33K in his first 21 innings this season.

Angelo Singleton has also soaked up some innings on the mound for the Pirates, but his value lies in his defensive ability at shortstop.

Offensively Kyle Naif and leadoff man Joe Johnson are the team leaders.

The rest of the Riverview roster is rounded out by, Josh Graziani, Nathan Kormos, Alex Picciutto, Jake Weatherell, Steven Rice, Brett Kral,

Juan Carlos Salinas and Esteban Sevilla.

Riverview hopes to soon get back on the field and resume the chase of league-leading Airport. The Jets, who recently laid a 12-1 hurting on the Bucs, are undefeated so far this season.

“Airport is the team to beat,” Haut said. “They are a very senior team; very experienced. But, as usual, the Huron League is very tough. It’s a very competitive baseball league and you have to play your very best every time out or you’ll get beat.”

Riverview hosts Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central May 8 and goes to the Ann Arbor Skyline Tournament May 11 before hosting Grosse Ile on May 13 and facing a rematch with Airport on May 15.

Gabriel Richard is ready for another baseball run After you do something cool like winning a state baseball championship - which Gabriel Richard did last year - there is usually at least a little bit of retooling to do.

But not for the Pioneers.

Coach Mike Magier’s team won the 2018 Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 3 state title with largely underclassmen and those guys are back this year to try and make another run.

“Pretty much the whole team returns,” said Magier.

“They were all juniors last year and they are basically the same guys this year.”

The list is headed by all-staters Kevin Tuttle and Matt Silka, now both seniors.

Tuttle plays shortstop and catches and Magier calls him, “our main guy.” In addition to his defense, Tuttle is the mainstay in the middle of the Pioneers’ batting order.

Silka is the team’s go-to pitcher.

“Matt hits his spots and his ball has a lot of movement,” said Magier.

Silka suffered a knee injury and missed a good portion of the basketball season last winter, but he is healed and ready to go this spring.

Already this season Silka has tossed a pair of no-hitters, including one against archrival Madison Height Bishop Foley, one of the key challengers as

Richard defends its state title. The other no-no came against Macomb Lutheran North.

Magier said his team’s stiffest competition, both in the league and in the state tournament will come from Foley and Grosse Pointe University Liggett.

Richard, which is 9-2 so far this spring, has divided doubleheaders with each of those teams. The Pioneers beat Foley 3-0 in the state championship game last year and either Foley, Liggett or Richard have won the D3 state championship in seven of the last eight years.

Giving the Pioneers some added confidence is the fact that they beat the top pitcher from both Foley and Liggett, In addition to the two all staters, Magier has a field full good, experienced players to count on. Players like pitcher Cole Atkinson, who was the winning pitcher on Richard’s 5-2 state semifinal victory over Schoolcraft last spring.

Also back are ace centerfielder and leadoff man Jacob Goson, who was second-team all-state last year, David Zubor, Frank Klamerus and Cabrini transfer Nico Maloney.

If there was any question mark heading into this new season, it might have been second base, but Magier said junior Ivan Hernandez has stepped in and made the position is own, further solidifying the

Gabriel Richard lineup.

Magier said he is happy with his team’s position, but admitted that the season has been “a little bit trying,” due to the rainy weather and Gabriel Richard’s late spring break. Those two factors conspired recently to keep the Pioneers off the field for two straight weeks.

When they have played, the Pioneers have swept doubleheaders from Lutheran North and Ann Arbor Gabriel Richard and beaten neighboring Grosse Ile in a non-league game.

As they did last season, Magier said Tuttle and Gosen have been leading the way offensively.

The rest of the Pioneers are, Hayden Flynn, Dan Reitmeyer, Colby Daiek, Haydon Burke, Sean Clancy, Ethan Lozon, Braden Bilinski, Ashton Novak,Ethan Mehall, Erik Byrd, Jake Emery and Quinn Hess.

When the regular season comes to a close, the Pioneers will begin their playoffs in a district tournament hosted by Cabrini. Also there is the host school as well as Ecorse and Taylor Prep. A win there would set the pioneers one a potential path back to the state finals that would go through Manchester for regionals and Napoleon for super regionals.

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Big sophomore Mariano DiSanto stands tall on defense for Gabriel Richard.

Richard’s Nathan Vazquez on the attack.

Richard lacrosse team learning as it goes The Gabriel Richard lacrosse team has found the going a little rough this year season, losing seven of its first eight games.

The team’s lone win came early in the season and it was a big one, a 16-0 swamping of Detroit Cass Tech. Along the way this season the Pioneers have lost to Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central, Grosse Pointe University Liggett Royal Oak Shrine, Madison

Heights Bishop Foley, Grosse Ile, Ann Arbor Greenhills and dearborn Divine Child.

Richard will get a shot at avenging several of those defeats as they have some rematches heading into the second half of the season.

The Pioneers are, Miguel Cantu, Cameron Flynn, Nick Cole, Hunter Hastings, Chance DeSana, Nathan Vazquez, Matthew Vazquez, Nick Conrad,

Josh Tynan, Alex Jevahirian, Evan Orme, Aaron Keathly, Nathan Matson, Mariano DiSanto, John Mastrogiacomo, Drew Adams, Dominic Scibilia and Alex Mastrogiacomo.

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Pioneer soccer teams getting used to the varsity level Shane Preston

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After losing several key starters to graduation, 2019 could be labeled as a rebuilding year for the Gabriel Richard girls soccer program, but the Pioneers have established themselves as a solid team Second-year coach Phillip Hayes knew that there would be some tough sledding this season, but is encouraged by the possibility of the Pioneers (35-2) approaching the .500 mark as the season comes to an end.

“Considering what I expected out of these new girls and knowing that I lost a lot of seniors last year, I’m pretty content,” Hayes said. “I’m excited about the new girls who are playing this year because they were unsure about being on the team, but the returners were very welcoming because we’re a very family-oriented team.”

The Pioneers returned eight players with the majority being sophomores who got some early varsity experience as freshmen.

Richard returners include senior defender Gabby McTaggart, junior defender Patricia Aguilar, sophomore forward Olivia Margiera, sophomore defender Anastasia Javarinis,

sophomore defender Lauren Wood, sophomore midfielder Kerstyn Solesbee and sophomore midfielder Gillian Draft.

Senior goalkeeper Lauren Williams also returned to the Pioneers this season, but is currently out with injury. Sophomore Emily Robertson and senior Lindsey Robertson have both seen time between the pipes for Richard in her absence.

Senior Francesca Pizzo has seen time as a defender and midfielder this season while junior Laura Lipinski is performing well in her first season on the team in the midfield.

Besides serving as goaltender for a stretch, sophomore Emily Robertson has also been an aggressive force on defense for the Pioneers while sophomore Maria Ritchie starts as a midfielder. Kate Wagatha – also a sophomore – is seeing time at both midfielder and as a forward.

Freshman Izzy Assimacopoulos is the team’s second-leading scorer with six goals in her rookie campaign as a forward while fellow freshmen Aderola Owaduge and Terese Kleinow both are starting their prep career on the Richard midfield.

Despite losing several key players from last year’s team, there is an attribute that newcomers and returners alike share on the field at Richard this spring.

“We’re aggressive,” Hayes said.

“We’re understanding that a lot of teams don’t hold back, so there’s no reason that we shouldn’t do that either.”

On March 22, the Pioneers traveled to Chesterfield to take on Austin Catholic and came away with a 1-1 tie.

Richard remained on the road on March 28 and came home with another draw with a 2-2 tie against Detroit Cristo Rey. On March 26, the Pioneers suffered their first loss of the season with a 6-1 loss to rival Allen Park Cabrini.

The early season struggles continued on March 29 with a 3-2 defeat to Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes.

“At the beginning of the season, a lot of the girls didn’t know where they were going to fit or what they can bring to this team,” Hayes said.

On April 4, Richard earned its first win of the season with an 8-1 drubbing of Frankel Jewish Academy. Waterford Our Lady of the Lakes handed the Pioneers another loss on April 6 with a 2-1 win in Riverview. On April 10,

Cabrini toppled Richard for the second time this season with a 6-1 win in Allen Park.

On April 13, the Pioneers ended their losing streak and earned its second win of the year with a 4-0 victory over Detroit Cristo Rey. “It was a nice adjustment getting those on the board and having the girls know what it feels like to win,” Hayes said. “It pushes them to do better each time.”

With the majority of the team slated to return next spring, the Pioneers have been learning on the fly to not only make the most of this season, but to also prepare for future success with a relatively young squad.

“It’s exciting to see the change in teamwork and atmosphere when they’re on the field compared to the beginning of the season,” Hayes said.

“It was a very hard struggle with confusion and now they get it and it’s just about constantly getting better at what they’re doing.”

The Pioneers will take on Cardinal Mooney on May 6 and Frankel Jewish Academy on May 9 to close out the regular season.

Riverview boys again a track force to be reckoned with Hank Minciewicz Riverview Register Writer

After a strong cross country season last fall, it figured that Riverview track coach Tom Hughes would welcome a good distance to his squad this spring. And he has.

But in addition to distance runners, Huges found something else in his Easter basket this season speed.

“It has been a pleasant surprise,” the veteran coach said. “Our sprinters have really come along and all of a sudden, we are kind of fast.”

That speed has helped the Bucs to four dual-meet wins and a solid fourth-place showing at the recent Marauder Invitational.

“We’ve looked good,” Hughes said. “We had been down for a couple of years but, now we are running faster, jumping farther and throwing it longer.”

Senior Dominic Wood, who quarterbacked the football team last fall, came out this year for his first season of varsity track and he is at the head of the list among Riverview sprinters.

“He is the fastest guy on our team and he took to track like a veteran,” said Hughes.

Jacob Puma and Thomas Gardner, who is finally recovered from a knee injury, are other speedsters on

the squad.

The Bucs have also put together a top-flight mile relay team with Puma, junior Javon Williams and seniors Derrick Stuck and Sean Hand. Riverview won the event at the Marauder Invitational and the chance for the group to make the state-meet cut is real.

Hand, who has been one of the area’s top distance runners for a couple of seasons, has been a revelation.

Some newfound footspeed as the Riverview coaches running the senior in shorter events like the mile relay the 800.

“He’s always run distance, but he is a fierce competitor and he’s stepped up,” said Hughes.

Hand and Stuck are team captains, along with senior thrower Nathan Gonzalez, who throws the shot in the 40-foot range and the discus in the 120foot range and is a solid point-getter for the team.

The rest of the Riverview boys team is Marion Abney, Anthony Baker, Roderick Bethea, Jared Brandis, Lewis Dinero, Garrett Vineski, Logan Thomas, Ian Zdunczyk, Andrew Weimer, Mike Edwards, Luc Fluerant, Thomas Gardner, Peter Gekas, Jocob Godlewski, Scott Grunwald, Hayden Hernandez, Kenny Hightower, Brandon Igna, Julien Johnson, Connor Labadie, Kenneth Long,

Josh Lavrack, Jack Lenden, Luke Lenden, William Lezotte, Trevor Taylor, Magnus Snelling, Jacob Shupe, Justin Shupe, Tommy Shook, Dylan Scott, Ethan Ruscarean, Elado Roberts, Luke Riney, Kaiser Rennals, Cody Reimer, Sam Polgar, Erick Pickell, Dylan Pappas, Austin Merling, Tyler Melcher, Justin McEnemy, Joseph Martindale, Aponoves Malachi, Brandon Maher and Rhye Lince. =The Riverview girls are young and learning.

Junior Tara Drinane is the team’s top performer and if she comes fully back from a knee injury, she will be a force in the 100 hurdles and the long jump. =The team has just two seniors and they are leaders Kendall Dickinson and Zoe Wilgus. Both are four-year runners for coach Rick Dibrano. =Others who will have an impact this season are Julia Klug, Alyssa Brooks, Adrianna Bahu, Grace Godlewski and Megan Reckling. =The rest of the Riverview girls are, Olivia Laurel, Isabella Michetti, Abby Wilgus, Renee Bacon, Liberty Booth, Layla Doyle, Destiny Flores, Jordan Gadwell, Adrianna Latorre, Sydney Stepaniak, Alyssa Thuss, Brianna Brown, Keila Howard, Madelyn Jerrell, Abigail Malinowski, Erin Mcgarren, Allison Miller, Emma Small and Brooke Swan.

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Spring’s comin’

The spring season has been slow in coming in Michigan this year, but there have been some sunny spinglike days this year and the plants and flowers are out to prove it. Riverview’s kids have taken every advantage of the improving weather.

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