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RIVERVIEW RESIDENT IS 31-YEAR-OLD HEAD OF REGIONAL CHAMBER Patrick McComb

Riverview Register Staff Writer

Ceremonial ribbon cutting launching the brand new Riverview Register.

Greetings Riverview!

Cameron Colwell

Riverview Register Staff Writer

After the great success of the Grosse Ile Grand, and all of the amazing feedback from the community and advertisers, Go Big Multi-Media LLC is excited to announce the first expansion of its newspaper production.

After seeing the great things going on with the Grosse Ile Grand., many residents and business owners approached our company about the possibility of a Multi-Media News Magazine. With great enthusiasm, our answer was absolutely! After collaboration between representatives from the City of Riverview,

the Riverview Community School District and Go Big Multi-Media LLC a plan was designed to bring the residents of Riverview their very own multi-media news magazine.

On March 5, during the regularly scheduled Riverview City Council Meeting there was a ceremonial ribbon cutting between the staff of the new Riverview Register and the City of Riverview.

Publisher Will Evans stood up at the meeting to introduce himself and the Riverview Register Multi-Media News Magazine, as well as the accompanying staff in attendance. All of the introduced staff

were greeted with a round of applause from attending residents and council members.

Following his introduction he elaborated on all the great things the new Community News Magazine would do for the City of Riverview. Afterwards the City Council Committee and Riverview Register staff met at the center-floor to enact the ribbon cutting.

Also in attendance were honored guests Tony Arminiak, President of Wayne County Community College, Dave Goodwin of Goodwin, Lademan and Associates, and

SEE GREETINGS page 5

Ronald Hinrichs of Riverview is the young, enthusiastic President of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber, or SWCRC. In his first year, he has seen renewed excitement and growth for the Chamber. Last year it was one of the top three among Michigan Outstanding Chamber Finalists.

He says the “hot topic” for chambers right now is enhancing value for members. Hinrichs believes there is a real tangible value in chamber membership as “they are SEE RESIDENT page 6

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RIVERVIEW REAL ESTATE RECAP MEDIAN SALE PRICE The median sale price for homes in March was $169,500. The median sales price for homes in March rose by $37,050 compared to last month.

This represents a 27.97% increase from January. Compared to the same month last year, the median price of homes rose by $34,500 representing a 25.55% year-over-year change.The median sales price is the middle value of all sales occurring in the market during the past thirty days when you arrange these sales prices from lowest to highest. This is a better indicator than the average as the median does not change as much as a result of a few unusually low or high sales prices.

HOMES FOR SALE The inventory of homes for sale rose by 3 in March to 18. This represents 20% increase from January when 15 homes were on the market. Compared to the same month last year when there were 16 homes for sale, the inventory of homes for sale has risen by 2 representing a 12.5% year-over-year change.

Homes for sale represents the number of active listings on the market during the specified month as reported in the MLS system.

HOMES SOLD The 12 homes sold in March was 6 more than in January. This represents a 100% increase in sales from January. Compared to the same month last year, the number of homes sold decreased by 1, a -7.69% year-over-year decrease.

Homes sold is the total count of properties in the market area that have had a closed sale during the specified month as reported in the MLS systems operating within the market area.

The average days on market for a home sold in March (38) decreased by 19 days compared to January. This represents a 33.33% decrease in days on market for homes in the market from the previous month. Compared to the same month last year, the days on market for homes sold decreased by 15, a -28.3% year-over-year change.

Average Days on Market is the time period between the date when a home is listed for sale in an MLS system and the date it is sold.

SALE/LIST PRICE RATIO The Sale/List Price Ratio of 94.78% in March rose by 3.68% compared to January and decreased 0.74% compared to the same period last year.

Sale/List Price Ratio is the sale price of a listing divided by the original list price expressed as a percentage. The Sale/List Price Ratio for the market is determined by adding the Sale/List Price Ratio for each listing sold in the market during the month and dividing by the number of listings sold during the month.

NEW HOMES The number of homes listed in March (21) rose by 10 compared to January, a 90.9% change. Compared to March 2017, the number of new listings increased by 10, a 90.9% year-over-year change.

Newly Listed Homes are the total count of homes that have been listed within the market area during the most recent month, as reported in the MLS system(s) operating in the market area.

MEDIAN LIST PRICE The median list price in March was $185,000. The median list price for homes in March rose by $20,000 compared to last month. This represents a 12.12% increase from January. Compared to the same month last year, the median list price of homes increased $55,100 representing a 42.41% yearover-year increase.

The median list price is the middle value of all currently active listings as reported in the MLS systems in the market area. This is a better indicator than the average as the median does not change as much as a result of the existence of a few unusually low or high list prices

FROM THE DESK OF THE MAYOR

HELLO RIVERVIEW

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ear Fellow Riverview Residents. Welcome to the inaugural edition of the Riverview Register. This is an exciting time for our city. With this new publication, our city, schools, churches, and civic groups will have an additional outlet to get their news out. The Riverview Andrew Swift Register will focus on events within our cozy 4.4 square miles and events just outside our border that we may be interested in.

With the delivery planned to every home, apartment, and business in Riverview along with newsstands within our city, this is the perfect outlet for our parent clubs, booster clubs, recreation programs, civic groups, churches, and anyone wishing to contribute to the betterment of our community.

I’d first like to thank Superintendent Russ Pickell and City Manager Doug Drysdale for having the vision of improving the ways our city and school can share resources for the betterment of both entities.

The Riverview School Board and City Council do have a common goal of providing quality services to our residents. The Riverview Register will focus on all positive things happening in our city.

From the city perspective we will use this outlet to do our best to inform the community of what we as a city are planning. The same holds true for the school system too. We have many issues to address in the future such as school improvement programs and landfill expansion questions. As Mayor, I plan to use this space to discuss current events in Riverview such as park improvements, upcoming events, business plans, and civic group opportunities and planned Veteran activities.

I would also like to use this space to ask that you do what you can to help Riverview stay a “Safe Place to Live, Work, and Play” We have openings on several commissions that make recommendations to the council on what changes and or

We’ve reconstituted our Economic Development and Brownfield Authority Commission.

There are several new businesses moving in along the Fort Street Corridor. improvements they would like to see.

Please visit www.cityofriverview. com for more information. Riverview has so much to offer if you just take the time to look. We have Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, Knights of Columbus, Kiwanis, Senior Clubs, Veterans Groups and a myriad of parent clubs and groups that would love to have you as part of their group. Riverview offers football, baseball, soccer, a wonderful library along with more than a dozen places of worship. Summerfest 2018 promises to be the biggest and best in a very long time.

The business climate is also improving. We’ve reconstituted our Economic Development and Brownfield Authority Commission.

There are several new businesses moving in along the Fort Street Corridor. In the Riverview Center we have Qdoba Mexican Restaurant, Starbucks, Mod Pizza, and a few others moving in this spring. Down the road a great Italian restaurant, Tiramisu is also planned to open this spring. The parking lot at Riverview Commons was replaced last fall and our Business Department is working with the developer to get the mall remodeled in the very near future. On the extreme east side of Riverview we have W.F. Whelan doing some major improvements to the old MPI building. And in the center of town Bellaire Senior Living is in the midst of major expansion.

As you can see, we may only be 4.4 square miles but we can pack a lot of activities into that space. Your participation and help will only make us better in the future.

Thank You for your support and I look forward to communicating with your every month.

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LIBRARY SPRING ARTS LECTURE SERIES

“Many hands make light work.”

Publisher Will Evans speaking at council meeting.

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KIWANIANS FEEDING FAMILIES AND SCHOOL CHILDREN The Kiwanis Club of Riverview held its annual Easter Dinner charity for ten needy families in the community.

The Kiwanians and the Key Club from Riverview High School unpacked and re-packed full meals for the various families. Then they delivered to food directly to the families’ homes.

Now the Kiwanis Club is extending food assistance to underprivileged school children who don’t qualify for the Free or Reduced Lunch Program.

Riverview Mayor and Kiwanian Andrew Swift said, “The elementary children … at times just don’t have the money for a hot lunch. Due to the extreme generosity of some parents and school staff, these students are provided with a hot lunch and some of their accumulated lunch debt paid off.”

Angelyn Maxon, principal at Memorial Elementary School, said, “Donating money to cover a lunch account is so powerful in building spirits and hope within our community.”

One anonymous donor, in an act of “paying it forward,” settled a lunch debt of $130 for one student. The child’s mother responded, “I am speechless!”

She continued, “This is the nicest thing anyone has ever done for me.”

Established in 1967, the Kiwanis Club of Riverview works to help children become strong leaders of tomorrow and to reach out to people in need.

They are part of the larger Kiwanis organization comprising more than 600,000 members in over 80 countries. According to Kiwanis.org, they host “nearly 150,000 service projects each year.”

Ron Hinrichs, President of Southern Wayne County Chamber of Commerce.

The Riverview Register Multi-Media News Magazine is a monthly publication, that will feature important announcements and news from the City of Riverview and the Riverview Community School District.

Additionally it will feature amazing editorial about residents, clubs, activities, high school sports and programs happening in the city.

The Riverview Register will be direct mailed to all of the homes, apartments and businesses of Riverview. This means you can find it on every kitchen table of each home in Riverview, as well as the front counter of every business you walk

in. In addition, look forward to newsrack distribution within select stores of the City of Riverview. The physical copy will be accompanied with an online presence through both social media and our very own website. Our social media features constant posting of events, stories and advertisers.

On our website you are able to flip through the News Magazine as if you had a physical copy every single day of the year.

We at the Riverview Register are excited to be part of the great place that is Riverview. We are looking forward to help the city and it’s residents communicate with each other. If you have any questions or information contact us at 734-282-3939 or office@gobigmultimedia.com.

The Spring Arts Lecture Series at the Riverview Veterans Memorial Public Library is in progress.

The series started its first Monday, April 2nd with lecturer Ken Coleman who discussed the history of Motown music. He returned April 9th to talk about the life of Coleman Young.

Coming April 23rd, professor Michael Farrell of the Art House of Detroit will discuss “William Merritt Chase, John Singer Sargent and Mary Cassatt: Three American Artists of the Gilded Age.”

Farrell will return April 30th for “Native American Art and the American Experience.”

As part of Art House, Farrell is familiar with a wide variety of art forms, styles, movements, and cultural histories.

Events start 7:00 pm at the Riverview Veterans Memorial Public Library.

The event is free but space is limited. Call 734-283-1250 or visit the library at 14300 Sibley Road to register.

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Once it has concluded, a panel will determine the most frequently asked questions. These questions will be addressed in a open meeting at City Hall later this spring.

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RESIDENT CONTINUED from page 1 embedded in the fabric of American society.” They provide members with opportunity to “build their communities and create strong, meaningful relationships.”

Hinrichs attributes SWCRC’s recent successes to “strength in diversity,” and “inspirational leadership.” He also sees young adults becoming more interested in community involvement.

He says, “There is no better way to get involved with your community than through your Chamber of Commerce.”

As a millennial, Ronald Hinrichs has grown up with social media. It used to be widely believed that online networks would mean local chambers going the way of the dinosaur. But, says Hinrichs, “It’s actually been the complete opposite.”

“If I had this job 30 years ago, I wouldn’t know how to do it without social media.”

He also cites a 2012 study sponsored by the American Chamber of Commerce Executives that found adults are 80% more likely to do business with Chamber members (courtesy of the Schapiro Group.)

The SWCRC represents nearly 500 members in 21 economically diverse communities. These extend from Downriver to the Monroe border and east to the Washtenaw border. “These range from farmland to bustling cities like Belleville, Riverview, Trenton and Wyandotte.”

Members include large companies such as BASF and AT&T to momand-pop shops, not-for-profits, city governments and schools. While Hinrichs is excited to see recent growth in membership, he says there

is still further to go. “We’re not there yet.”

SWCRC events include the recent Black Tie Gala & Expo and the new annual Women of Achievement Awards. The latter awards women for leadership, entrepreneurship, community work, and an award for “Unsung Heroines.”

Along with the Wayne County Community College District they host the annual Taste of Downriver.

Last summer’s Taste event sold out.

Locals and tourists converged on Wyandotte to sample a wide variety of Downriver restaurants.

Hinrichs says, “I expect it’s going to be even bigger this year.”

Under Hindrichs’s leadership the Chamber has launched a new program in partnership with the service core of retired executives (SCORE). Offering mentorship opportunities for new and seasoned entrepreneur throughout our region. The group also hosts small business networking events.

These provide professional guidance, best practices and camaraderie. The SWCRC conducts monthly legislative forums where people can meet their representatives. They also lobby lawmakers both in Lansing and in Washington D.C. Hinrichs graduated in Political Science and Government and has spent his adult life in public service. He has served as an executive secretary for the Mayor of Dearborn Heights, Director of Events & Media relations for the Dearborn Area Chamber of Commerce. Originally from Dearborn he moved to Riverview “eight or nine years ago.”

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CULINARY CAPERS Hi, Riverview Register readers, I’m b-a-a-a-a-a-k with a new column called Culinary Capers, previously known as Kitchen Korner. I’ll be sharing favorite recipes, answering recipe requests and offering cooking tips and facts about food.

I’m going “bananas” this month with recipes shared by two Grosse Ile readers for banana bread and chocolate banana cake.

The first recipe is from Patty Smart for a recipe she acquired while living in Sarasota, Fla., and the Evelyn Cairns second, from Verda Smith, who adds her own spin to a cake mix.

When Patty was living in the southern city years ago, she said she bought fuel for her car at a station that gave customers a reprinted chapter from “The Complete Family Cookbook” with every gasoline purchase.

The banana cake recipe is from one of the chapters and is one she makes often, adding nuts or chocolate chips to the original.

GAS STATION BANANA NUT LOAF (From “The Complete Family Cookbook”) 1 ¾ cups sifted flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ¾ cup sugar ½ cup cooking oil 2 eggs 1 cup mashed bananas (about 2 large) In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside. In another bowl, combine sugar, oil and eggs and beat vigorously until frothy. Add bananas and blend well.

Fold in flour mixture until blended.

Pour into greased 9x5-inch bread pan.

Bake at 325 degrees about an hour or until bread tests done with a toothpick.

Remove pan to a rack and let stand 10 minutes, then invert and cut bread into 1-inch slices.

To create her own version of the recipe on a box of Duncan Hines Classic Devil’s Food Cake Mix,

Verda said she “took away and added” ingredients. She reduced the number of eggs and the amounts of oil and water, added raisins and suggested chopped walnuts as an option. Verda baked the cake in a 13x9-inch pan and didn’t frost it.

VERNA’S DEVILISH CHOCOLATE BANANA CAKE 15.25-ounce box Duncan Hines Classic Devil’s Food Cake Mix ¾ cup water ¼ cup cooking oil 2 eggs ¾ cup mashed bananas (about 1 ½) ½ cup walnuts (optional) ½ cup raisins Blend cake mix, water, cooking oil, eggs, mashed bananas and walnuts, if using, in a medium-sized bowl with an electric mixer until moistened, for about 30 seconds. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes, then fold in raisins. Pour batter into a 13x9-inch pan that has been greased and lightly floured. Bake at 350 degrees for about 40 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Because of the extra ingredients not on the box, baking time will be longer than indicated.

When I baked the cake, I added the chopped walnuts and sprinkled the cake with powdered sugar just before serving. It’s also good with ice cream or frozen yogurt.

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BELOVED LIBRARY DIRECTOR KIRK BORGER PASSED AWAY Patrick McComb

Riverview Register Staff Writer

Kirk Borger, beloved director of the Riverview Veterans Memorial Library, was found dead in his apartment on March 23rd. The Medical Examiner’s Office ruled the cause of death, suicide. He was 49.

Former Riverview Mayor Tim Durand said, “Kirk was one of the best city employees that I worked with in my 28 years in office.”

Coworkers and library patrons alike were shocked and saddened at the news of the loss. Borger is fondly remembered as kind, friendly, talented and a book lover.

He is praised for his work with children, particularly his weekly puppet shows. “The kids loved him,” said Anne Gilhool, a former library aid.

Carol Ness, the now acting library director, said, “He was so kind and generous to the staff here. He did everything to nurture us along.”

Borger also devoted himself to honoring veterans. He conducted a

series of interviews of Riverview veterans. The videos can be found in the Oral History section of riverviewveteransmemorial.com.

Borger also oversaw the renaming to Veterans Memorial Library last year. At the renaming ceremony Borger said, “I have been here 17 years, and in the past four or five years I have put an emphasis on making the library not so much a veterans center but someplace that not just commemorates veterans – because we have that in the memorial outside – but I wanted to make what we do at the library something that we can do to tie in veterans with.”

Borger’s last day of work was March 17, after which he had taken himself off the schedule. When he did not return on the expected date, a concerned library employee called the Riverview Police Department. The police conducted a wellness check when they discovered his body.

Borger is survived by his parents, a sister and a son who lives with his mother in Albania.

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Riverview Register Staff Writer

Riverview has again won the Tree City USA award. The Arbor Day Foundation award is to “recognize cities for their excellence in urban forestry management.”

Arbor Day President Dan Lambe wrote in the award letter, “Resident of Riverview should be proud to live in a community that makes the planting and care of trees a priority.”

The letter continues, “If ever there was a time for trees, now is that time. Communities worldwide are facing issues with air quality, water resources, personal health and wellbeing, and energy use. Riverview is stepping up to do its part. As a result of your commitment to effective urban forest management, you are helping to provide a solution to these global challenges.”

Riverview is among 3,400 cities that are home to 140 million people. The awards are sponsored in partnership with the U.S. Forest Service and the National Association

of State Foresters.

According to ArborDay.org, “The Tree City USA program has been greening up cities and towns across America since 1976. It is a nationwide movement that provides the framework necessary for communities to manage and expand their public trees.”

Towns are awarded to cities that meet four core standards: Establishing a tree board or department; tree care ordinances; a community forestry budget program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita; and an Arbor Day celebration. That is coming up April 27. The website states, “This is the least challenging— and probably most enjoyable— standard to meet.”

Lambe concluded the award letter saying, “Again, we celebrate your commitment to the people and trees of Riverview and thank you for helping to create a healthier planet for all of us.”

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TRASH One benefit Riverview residents have because of the Landfill is they are not charged for trash pickup like other communities.

The City of Riverview provides one rubbish toter cart per single family. Each single family is limited to the toter plus the equivalent of 10 bushels of household rubbish per week. Additional toters may be leased through the City of Riverview by calling 281-4270. If you need a repair or replacement for your toter, please call the D.P.W. at 281-4270 Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. additionally, portable waste receptacles that meet the following guidelines may be used: Portable waste receptacles shall not weigh more than 50 lbs. when full, nor be larger than thirty-two (32) gallons liquid capacity.

Portable waste receptacles must have handles.

Acceptable Household Rubbish consists of routine household debris along with furniture and appliances.

Please remember that all rubbish (including ashes from grills, sawdust, insulation, drywall dust, etc.) must be in plastic bags before being placed in receptacles.

Items such as refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners and dehumidifiers can be disposed of by contacting a heating and cooling contractor and having the freon properly removed. Once the item is properly tagged by a licensed contractor, it can be set out with your regular rubbish for collection. Remember to secure or remove all refrigerator and freezer doors and lids. You may also drop off these items at the Riverview Land Preserve yourself without the freon being removed.

The following is considered Unacceptable Waste: n Automobile Parts/Fluids/Tires n Drums/Barrels and like containers n Ammunition n Flammable or volatile liquids n Batteries Please contact the Riverview Land Preserve at (734) 281.4263 for information on proper disposal of these items.

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If residents still have yard waste after December 1, it can be taken to the Land Preserve (734)-281-4263 **call for hours of operation** - there is a dumpster there for yard waste.

HOLIDAY TRASH PICK UP SCHEDULE FOR 2018 There will be no rubbish collection on the following holidays, and all rubbish collection following these holidays will be as listed below: n Memorial Day - Collection behind one day Tuesday thru Saturday n Independence Day - Collection behind one day Thursday thru Saturday n Labor Day - Collection behind one day - Tuesday thru Saturday n Thanksgiving Day - Collection behind one day Friday and Saturday n Christmas Day - Collection behind one day Wednesday thru Saturday n New Years Day - Collection behind one day Wednesday thru Saturday ATTENTION DO-IT-YOURSELF-ERS Sometimes as a homeowner, you generate debris that cannot be picked up with your regular weekly rubbish. The City of Riverview offers 3 alternatives Special Pickups, Dumpsters and 5 free dumps at the Landfill.

All debris for Special Pickups or Dumpsters must be generated by the homeowner - not a contractor.

Contractors are responsible for removing all debris generated by their work.

SPECIAL PICKUP Twice a month the City will pick up the following debris (in small amounts) as part of a Special Pickup: Tree branches less than 8” in diameter and more

than 4’ long / tree stumps / shrubs / building materials / lumber / windows / doors / decking / paneling / shingles / metal pipes / sheet metal / framing / concrete / cement blocks / stone / large rocks / dirt / clay / sod / sheds /pools / gym sets All debris must be placed between the sidewalk and the curb not sooner than 24 hours prior to pickup.

Special Pickups are on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. You must schedule your special pick up in advance by calling 734.281.4270.

DUMPSTERS For large remodeling projects, 10 and 20 yard dumpsters are available for 3 days for $185.00. Call to see how you can rent a 10 or 20 yard dumpster.

If you have any questions concerning either Special Pickups or Dumpsters, call the Department of Public Works Monday thru Friday between the hours of 8 AM and 4 PM at 734.281.4270 STREETS Street sectioning will begin again this summer; areas of replacement are yet to be determined. When selecting areas for street sectioning we look at many things such as the paser study, traffic volume, school routes, number of homes on street and safety. We know there are many bad streets in the city and we do our best to select and repair the worst streets with the money we have.

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CITY OF RIVERVIEW BOARD AND COMMISSION VACANCIES CITY OF RIVERVIEW, CITY CLERK n The City of Riverview is seeking interested applicants for the following Boards and Commissions: n Beautification Commission: (3 vacancies) Promotes a spirit of civic pride through residents and businesses. Meets 2nd Tues. monthly 6 PM. n Board of Zoning Appeals/Adjustments: (2 alternate vacancies) Authorizes special approval of buildings and permits. Meets 2nd Thurs. monthly 7:30 PM s. n Building Authority: (4 vacancies) Members acquire, furnish, own, improve, and operate and maintain building(s) for use by the City. Meets May and Oct 7 PM. n City Planning Commission: (1 vacancy) Meets the first and third Thursday of each month, shall consider and advise the city council concerning the removal, location, widening, narrowing, vacating, abandonment, change of use, or extension of streets, alleys, grounds, open spaces, building, public utilities and terminals. n Library Commission: (1 vacancy) The Library Commission establishes and maintains the public library including staffing and budget. The commission meets monthly on the third Thursday (no meetings in July and August) at 7:00 p.m. in the Library Conference Room. n Local Officers’ Compensation Board: (2 vacancies) Determines the salary of all local elected officials. Meets odd years. n Parks and Recreation Commission: (2 vacancies) Recommends programs for implementation. Meets 1st Wed. monthly 7 PM. n Applicants must be at least l8 years of age, a resident and a registered voter of the city for one year prior to city council appointment. Contact the city clerk’s office for further information and application at 281-4241

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Riverview Michigan Veterans’ Memorial Circle of Flags The American Legion Post #389 and the City of Riverview will be hosting a Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 28, 2018 at 11:00 a.m.

The Ceremony will take place at Reflection Pond at Sibley and Library Drive, and observe all of the American flags and lawn signs put up in memory or honor of those who have served our country.

This temporary flag and lawn sign display will consist of a minimum of one hundred American 3’

x 5’ flags atop 6 ft. poles and lawn signs in the area around the Reflection Pond inside Young Patriots Park. Flags and lawn signs will be on display beginning Thursday, May 24, and will continue to be on display until Tuesday, May 29. Flags and lawn signs can be picked up at the Riverview City Hall beginning Monday, June 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The order deadline is Tuesday, May 1, 2018.

For order forms visit City Hall, Library, or Riverview American Legion Post. Forms are also available online at http://www.cityofriverview. com/departments/recreation/. The flag package includes one 3’x5’ American flag on a 6 ft. pole with mounting bracket. Checks should be made payable to Riverview Fallen Fund. For further info, call the City of Riverview Recreation Department at 734-2814219.

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SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS 2018 Recreation Department, 14100 Civic Park Drive

For more information, check our website at www.cityofriverview.com or call 734-281-4219 Check us out on Facebook: Riverview Recreation Department

Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Resident program registration begins Monday, April 16, 2018. Non-Resident program registration begins Monday, April 23, 2018.

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.

City Hall Activity Area Ages: 5-11 June 25 – July 30 (No class July 2)

Mondays 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Cost: $40.00 Limit: 25

CHEFS IN TRAINING Do you enjoy making new dishes or eating new dishes? Come put your preparation skills and taste buds to the test as we explore new and delicious recipes!

Community Center Ages: 6-9 June 25 – July 30

Mondays 1:00-2:30 p.m Cost: $45.00 Limit: 12

PRESCHOOL FUN Loads of summer fun for the little ones! Indoor/outdoor play for your preschooler including summer projects, stories, crafts and sports. This class is definitely “hands-on” and we’ll get very messy! Wear washable play clothes!

Ages: 3-5 years (Must be potty trained and be 3 before June 1, 2018) Preschool Scout Cabin in Memorial Park June 26 – July 31

Tuesdays 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Cost: $40.00 Limit: 20

SPORTS WEEKLY Take advantage of the summer sun and have fun learning a new sport. Every 2 weeks we will take on a new sport such as basketball, kickball and soccer.

Make sure to wear sunscreen and bring water!

This is an outdoor program; we will meet in the City Hall Gym and move outdoors. If the weather is poor, we will stay inside the City Hall Gym. This is an outdoor program; we will meet in the City Hall Gym and move outdoors. If the weather is poor, we will stay inside the City Hall Gym. City Hall Gym Ages: 5-8 June 27 – August 1 (No class July 4)

Wednesdays 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Cost: $25.00 Limit: 25

HAPPY BIRTHDAY K9 RENO! Last month, March 11th, the Riverview police celebrated the sixth birthday of Reno, their trusty and talented K9.

The Riverview Police Department Facebook page blew up with well wishers sending Reno copious birthday love – many sent on behalf of other handsome canines.

The handsome German shepherd is certified for a variety of jobs, including narcotics, tracking, building search, area search, and article search.

SWEETS & TREATS Come satisfy your sweet tooth by trying new and delicious recipes! We will be creating and then tasting our desserts.

Community Center Ages: 10-12 June 27 – August 1 (No class July 4)

Wednesdays 1:00-3:00 p.m.

Cost: $55.00 Limit: 12

ART IN THE PARK This year we will explore how we can include the park in our art and create great new projects for you to express your creative talents.

Patriots Park Ages: 5-11 June 28 – August 2

Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Cost: $30.00 Limit: 20

RIVERVIEW BUCCANEERS SWIM TEAM The Buccaneers is 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. Instructors: Nicole Tank and Shannon Seward.

Mon - Thurs 5:30-7:00 p.m. (New) May 7 – July 26 Cost: $100.00

7:00pm - 8:30pm (Experienced) Each Additional Child: $90.00

RIVERVIEW HIGHLANDS GOLF COURSE NEWS

n Sign up date for the Junior Golf Program and League is April 14 at 9:00 am.

Riverview Residents can sign up their kids on Friday April 13 starting at 9:00 am with proper resident identification. Details of the programs can be found @ riverviewhighlands.com or on the golf course Facebook page. n Demo Day is set for Saturday May 12 from 12-3pm. We will have some of the industry’s top club manufactures on site for testing of all the newest equipment. There will be prizes, free range balls, and lots of fun! n A reminder to all Residents that golf season has started. We want to remind everyone that walking dogs or coming onto the golf course at any time is prohibited. This is a safety issue and this will help us cut down on vandalism.

Parents, please talk to your kids about the dangers that can occur when trespassing on the golf course. This city has multiple parks for your enjoyment.

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2018 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES EVE HOWELL Eve has been a Riverview resident for 45 years.

She raised two outstanding sons, and both Jason and Garret Soltesz attended Riverview Community Schools from kindergarten through high school.

In May of 2000, Eve married David Howell.

David owns a business called “Total Runner” and he opened a store in Southgate in 1996. Eve and her new husband were both runners and shared many of the same interests.

The Riverview Winterfest Run was once sponsored by the Riverview Recreation Department, but it was discontinued more than thirty years ago due to a lack of participation. With the re-emerging of popular emphasis on health and wellbeing, Mike Shea, the City Recreation Director at that time, asked Eve to revive the race in Riverview. She not only brought it back, but in the first year, runner participation more than tripled. Eve directed the race for the next ten years.

Armed with experience and confidence, Eve then became director of the Zanglin Downriver Run. It was the largest race in Downriver and she directed that event for fourteen years. During that time, Eve was also on the board of the Riverview Rowing Booster Club for three years, serving as a VicePresident and President.

Eve is proud to say that she was a founding Mother of P.A.W.S. (Precious Animal Welfare Society) of Michigan, which incorporated in Riverview in 2007. Eve served on the board for its first two years.

In 2013, Eve retired from AAA after 33 years working in Public Relations, AAA Living, Underwriting and Marketing. After retirement from AAA, Eve was hired as a gardener at Riverview Highlands, working under Scott Ford. She was affectionately known as “The Resident Gardener” Eve was instrumental in creating “Friends of the Glens Park”, established in 2011. Since that time, the organization, led by Eve, has planted in excess of sixty trees and bushes, has created a rock garden, installed three birdhouses and placed two inviting benches on the park grounds. Generous residents have donated more than $5,500, all earmarked for improvements in Glens Park.

Eve’s mantra is “Every day I plant a tree, it’s a good day.” She feels fortunate to have been able to

In 2013, Eve retired from AAA after 33 years working in Public Relations, AAA Living, Underwriting and Marketing. help plant the forty donated cherry trees in Young Patriots Park, and each year, she tries to plant as many trees in Riverview as she can.

Eve currently serves as President of the Island Road Runners and is a member of the Grosse Ile Garden Club.

She thanks Riverview’s Mayor and Council, as well as city employees past and present for their expert management of the community. Eve is extremely proud of her hometown, and so grateful that Riverview has provided such a wonderful life for her and her family.

NANCY J. CAPEZZA Nancy J. Capezza was born on August 23, 1935, in Cornell, Wisconsin, where she lived until her family moved to Wyandotte, Michigan in the early 1940’s. She graduated from Wyandotte Roosevelt High School, where she was an active participant on the synchronized swim team. Nancy was also the first chair violinist in the Wyandotte Roosevelt Orchestra.

Nancy met Donald Capezza while he was stationed at the Riverview Nike Missile Base.

They eventually married and settled in the community of Riverview, the place that Nancy called “home” for the next fifty-eight years. They bought their first and only home on Hamann Street and began to raise their family. Nancy and Don became parents to three lovely daughters. Julie, Kimberlee, and Andrea, and each of the girls graduated from Riverview Community High School.

Nancy worked as a substitute secretary for Riverview Community High School for many years. She was a devoted and highly active member of the Riverview United Methodist Church. Nancy taught Sunday School and served on a variety of church committees, and she became an integral part of her Riverview United Methodist Church family.

Nancy served as a member of the City Beautiful

Commission, planting trees at the library and creating lovely flower gardens throughout the city of Riverview. Nancy was a member of the Riverview Garden Club for many years, and later also joined the Trenton Garden Club. Nancy and her husband Donald were very active members of the Downriver Italian American Club. She and Don participated in a variety of the events and activities promoted by the IAC. Eventually, Don Capezza was elected to serve as a Riverview City Council Member. Eventually, Nancy herself took on duties of supporting the community of Riverview in a new and different manner. She became a member of the Riverview Hall of Fame Committee, working with others to honor and recognize outstanding citizens of the City of Riverview and the Riverview Community School District.

Nancy served as Secretary of the Hall of Fame Committee for many years, and most recently accepted the role of Treasurer, along with the duties of Secretary. Nancy was instrumental in the planning, organization, and implementation of the Annual Hall of Fame Induction and Scholarship Banquet. The annual Hall of Fame Induction and Scholarship Banquet blossomed into an event that brings together members of the city and school communities each spring with a renewed and anticipated time-honored tradition.

Nancy was an energetic member of the United Methodist Women’s group at Faith United Methodist Church in Trenton as well, and served as its President. She also accepted the leadership role as Chairperson for the Annual Christmas Bazaar, a 40 plus year community event.

Nancy had such a dynamic and vigorous personality, that she often appeared to be the personification of the Energizer Bunny. That is why her friends and family were extremely surprised in the late summer of 2017 when she was suddenly diagnosed with cancer. So many people were heartbroken and grief-stricken when Nancy succumbed to the disease on September 26, 2017.

Nancy’s legacy with the Hall of Fame will live on as testimony to the importance of making a difference in the lives of others. Nancy was posthumously inducted into the Riverview Hall of Fame to be forever remembered and reverently honored as a most outstanding member of the Riverview community.

Nancy had such a dynamic and vigorous personality, that she often appeared to be the personification of the Energizer Bunny.

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Riverview Community Schools makes teaching students to read a high-priority. We focus on aligning the K-5 Response to Intervention program (RTI), which enables us to provide additional literacy instruction to numerous students. RTI is a researched-based process that uses student data to determine struggling learners. Once identified, goals are developed for each individual student and evidence-based intervention is implemented. RCSD uses the powerful, short-term Fountas and Pinnell Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) to provide daily, small group instruction as a supplement to the literacy instruction in the classroom.

Forest, Huntington, and Memorial each have an educator leading their RTI school’s committee. Each

committee consists of a chairperson, principal, interventionists and select teachers who meet regularly to discuss students’ academic performance and review data, which is then used to inform decisions concerning future instruction. RTI’s mission is to support every child in reaching their reading goal. Once achieved, students exit the program and use their learned skills to thrive in the classroom.

“ALL STUDENTS CAN LEARN AND SUCCEED, BUT NOT ON THE SAME DAY, IN THE SAME WAY.” -WILLIAM G. SPADY

Riverview Community High School Band Performs at District Band Festival William Beson Band Director

The RCHS band participated in the district band festival on Saturday, March 3rd at Woodhaven High School. The band had an excellent performance, and scored a first division rating. The group is now qualified for state level participation in April.

RCHS students also had a good day at State Solo & Ensemble. It was held at South Lyon High School.

Results are listed below:

2ND DIVISION RATINGS: French Horn Solo: Elena Maria Farmer Ucros Brass Ensemble: Joseph Strassner, Megan Brown, Robert Diebold, Kayla Cox, John Strassner, Eric Pickell, Elena Maria Farmer Ucros Brass Duet: Joseph Strassner, John Strassner French Horn Solo: Delaney Nation Percussion Ensemble: Brandon Ferro, Julia Barnes, Dennis Trudell, Kevin Hammermeister, Alyssa Gavlinski, Joey Kaczor, Payton Brown, Loren Perez, Zachariah Thomas, Collin Schacht, Baylee Ziliak, Andrew Weimer, Luke Riney 1ST DIVISION RATINGS: Baritone Horn Solo: Eric Pickell Saxophone Duet: Samantha Kerr, Juan Gonzalez Clarinet Solo: Josie Lossing Clarinet Solo: Nick Hamblin.

In addition, Nick was qualified to be part of the Michigan Youth Arts Festival. In order to qualify for this event, students are nominated by educators for the most outstanding performances of the day.

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EASTER EGG HUNT BIG SUCCESS Over 300 children and their families participated in this year’s Easter Egg Hunt.

It was a sunny Saturday on March 31st, when the gatherers descended upon the Community Center and Young Patriot’s Park.

Eggs were discovered, s’mores were eaten and hot chocolate was sipped.

The Easter Bunny made an appearance and was gracious enough to have their picture taken with some of the attendees.

The event was organized by the Riverview Recreation Commission and Recreation Department.

RIVERVIEW PARKS WILL SEE UPGRADES THIS YEAR Memorial Park has replaced its playground equipment and will soon boast a new splash pad, thanks to federal Community Development Block Grants [CDBG]. Young Patriots Park is also receiving $60,000 from Wayne County.

Splash pads are large fountain – great for children to play in. The new splash pad will replace Memorial Park’s spray pool.

City Manager Douglas Drysdale said, “Using a combination of CDBG grants and Wayne County Parks grants, we’ve replaced and/or added playground equipment to Jefferson Park, Memorial Park and Young Patriot’s Park.”

A large part of Vreeland Park is not in in the CDBG zone. Drysdale said, “We are trying to find a way to fix up the skate rink. We went out to bid last year, but the prices were much too high.”

The CDBG program is one of the oldest continually running

programs from the department of Housing and Urban Development.

It started in 1974 under the Gerald Ford administration. According to the HUD.gov website the grants provide “communities with resources to address a wide range of unique community development needs.”

Grants are allocated on a formula basis. Criteria include that “not less than 70 percent of CDBG funds must be used for activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons.”

Eligible uses include “community development activities directed toward neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and improved community facilities and services.”

The funds can be used for, among other things, “Rehabilitation of residential and non-residential structures, construction of public facilities and improvements.”

Drysdale says that his department has been “very proactive” in recent years to upgrade the city’s parks.

FROM THE CITY

CITY OF RIVERVIEW, RECREATION DEPARTMENT RIVERVIEW RECREATION SUMMER EMPLOYMENT Looking for a summer job? Apply with the Riverview Recreation Department.

Positions available are Summer Program Staff, Special Events Staff, Park Attendant and Maintenance. Employment can start at 15 years of age, must be 18 years of age for maintenance. If interested in working in a fun environment please apply at the Riverview City Hall, 14100 Civic Park Dr., Riverview, Michigan 48193 or online at www.cityofriverview.com.

This year, the boys varsity swim & dive team had their most successful season since winning the Class B State title in 1977. On March 9th and 10th, the Pirates competed in the Division 3 MHSAA State Finals at Saginaw Valley State University, earning themselves an 8th place finish overall. The Pirates had a qualifier in every event.

In addition to the 8th place finish in Division 3, the team won both the Southeastern Michigan Independent Swim League (SMISL) championship meet and the Downriver Classic for the second year in a row. The team also placed 4th in the Wayne County Championship. At SMISL on March 3rd, the team posted over 70 personal bests at Eastern Michigan University.

At the Division 3 State Finals, the 200 yd. medley relay of Dominic Wood, Michael Walker, Cameron Wood, and Brendan Irving started the meet strong with a 12th place finish. Tyler Irving kept things going, finishing 11th and 12th in the 100 and 200 freestyle events, while

Michael Walker placed 32nd and 41st in the 100 breaststroke and 200 individual medley. In the 50 free, Brendan Irving and Cameron Wood both swam personal bests with 22nd and 25th place finishes respectively.

Maximillian Thomas had two top-16 finishes in the 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke, with teammates Dominic Wood and Cameron Wood swimming for 13th and 25th in the backstroke as well. Distance swimmer, Kevin Saraci, finished 43rd in the 500 free.

The 200 and 400 free relays of Maximillian Thomas, Tyler Irving, Brendan Irving, and Fisher Rose earned all-state honors with their 4th and 7th place finishes.

Three talented divers also competed in the state finals. Mark Walker, Cameron MacDougall, and Cameron Randall finished 9th, 16th, and 36th respectively.

Of the 13 varsity records at RCHS, this team currently holds 7, and have the second-best time/score in 6 of them. In addition, their names can be found on the school’s top-ten list 31 times. Congratulations swimmers and divers on a successful season!

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Riverview Summerfest will be June 15, 16, 17. Be a part of Where Summer Begins and Memories are Made, “SUMMERFEST”.

CODE ENFORCEMENT NOTICE GRASS AND WEEDS Beginning April 1st and ending November 15th, grass and weeds over eight (8) inches for developed properties and over ten (10) inches for vacant properties is in violation of the City Ordinance. Code Enforcement Officers review properties weekly for length and

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FIRST Robotics Competition pairs high school students with adult mentors (primarily engineers and teachers) to design and build ROBOTS that compete against one another in a high energy environment.

This varsity “Sport for the Mind” combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology.

Under strict rules, limited resources and time limits, teams of students are challenged to raise funds, design a team “brand”, hone teamwork skills, and build and program ROBOTS to perform prescribed tasks against a field of competitors. It’s as close to “real-world” engineering as a student can get.

This year’s game is called FIRST POWER UP. The game includes two alliances of video game characters and their human operators who are trapped in an arcade game. Both alliances are working to defeat the boss in order to escape! The team earned points by delivering Power Cubes to one of three separate scales on the field. The team earns one point for every second the scale is tipped in their favor. The team can also earn

points by delivering Power Cubes to humans who then placed them into a vault. Finally, at the end of the game the robots could attempt to climb the scale in the middle of the field.

Riverview High School’s team, “The Robo-Bucs” just recently finished their final competition completing the most successful season in the history of our robotics program.

The team had only six weeks to build a robot to compete in this year’s game. At both the Gibraltar and Waterford District events, the drive team consisting of Mason Canan, Katie Crosthwaite, Evan Geiss, Brendon Kaniecki, Josie Lossing, and Nicholai Powell successfully made it to the quarterfinals. Out of 40 teams, the Robo-Bucs finished 1st in the vault aspect of the game (shooting the cubes through the wall) and 4th best in autonomous mode (robot driving without human control).

In addition to the extra-curricular team, RCHS also offers courses in Robotics during the school day. This allows all of our students to get to experience the hands on engineering and computer programing inside their daily class schedule.

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POLICE BLOTTER

WEDNESDAY 3/14/18 TYPE: EXPIRED PLATE / NO INSURANCE, ICE DETAINER An Officer stopped a 2000 Ford Expedition for having an expired license plate. The traffic stop occured on SB Fort Street near Sibley Road.

Upon identifying the driver, the officer asked the male passenger if he had any identification. The male provided the officer with with a City of Detroit Municipal Identification Card. Upon running the passenger it was found that there was a potential Immigration and Customs Enforcement Warrant.

RIPD made contact with Border Patrol. Upon arrival of Border Patrol and after speaking with officers, the passenger was taken into custody by Border Patrol.

The driver was released on scene with a citation for expired plate and no proof of insurance.

Riverview Towing was summoned to impound the Ford Expedition.

THURSDAY 3/15/18 TYPE: STOLEN RECOVERY The City of Riverview Police Department received a phone call from Taylor Police, stating that officers were on a traffic stop with recovered stolen property from Riverview, license tab only. It was confirmed that the license plate was reported stolen on 12/22/17 in Riverview. An Officer from Taylor Police stated they had the driver in custody and they were charging him for possession of the stolen license plate tab. The actual metal plate was not recovered at the time of their arrest.

An Officer was dispatched to Koester Street on a call of a larceny. Upon arrival, the Officer made contact with the Victim. The Victim stated his work van and garage were broken into overnight.

The Victim stated he noticed the missing items just before he left for work. Additionally he left his van and garage unlocked overnight, as he normally does. The Victim stated he did not notice unusual activity overnight.

When asked what was taken, the victim listed the following items: Hitachi Electric Screwdriver, Hitachi Hammer Drill, Hitachi Saw, miscellaneous drill supplies, Ridgid Drill, Ridgid Impact, miscellaneous tools in a tool bag.

The Victim stated his neighbors informed him they saw teenagers walking through the neighborhood late last night, looking into car windows.

The Officer made contact with the Victim’s neighbors who stated they did not see anyone, but they heard the Victim’s dogs barking late at night. They stated the dogs only bark when someone goes close to their house.

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TUESDAY 4/3/18 TYPE: UDDA Officers were dispatched to a UDDA call on Sibley Road. Upon arrival officers made contact with the Victim.

The Victim told officers he last saw his 2000 Ford E-250 Van, when he parked it in his driveway the previous day. The Victim stated he had been out of town and did not come back home until that afternoon. The Victim reported he had both sets of keys and did not know anyone who may have taken the E-250. The E-250 was a white van with windows on the sides and windows on the rear doors.

Officers were told that there were a couple of used water tanks in the back of the E-250.

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THURSDAY, APRIL 12 Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting, At 7:30pm inside the council conference room the Zoning Board will meet.

SATURDAY, APRIL 14 Junior Golf Program and League Sign Up, At 9:00am registration will be available for the Riverview Junior Golf Program. Residents will be able to begin signing up on Friday, April 13 with the appropriate identification.

MONDAY, APRIL 23 Council Proposed Budget Study Session, At 7:00pm inside the council conference room there will be a budget study session.

MONDAY, APRIL 23 Spring Lecture Series, At 7:00pm Professor Michael Farrell of the Art House of Detroit will be giving a lecture at the Riverview Public Library. It will focus on “Three American Artist of the Gilded Age: William Merrit Chase, John Singer Sargent and Mary Cassatt.” Please call 734-283-1250 to register for this free event.

TUESDAY, APRIL 24 Council Proposed Budget Study Session, At 7:00pm inside the council conference room there will be a budget study session.

FRIDAY, APRIL 27 Kiwanis of Riverview Spaghetti Dinner, From 5:00pm until 8:00pm Kiwanis will be hosting a spaghetti dinner at Seitz Middle School. Since June of 1967 the Kiwanis of Riverview have provided food and clothing for the needy in our community.

Help Kiwanis make their 50th Anniversary the most successful yet, and join them for this fundraiser. For

more information contact Andrew Swift at aswift1@ comcast.net.

for testing of all the newest equipment. There will be prizes, free range balls, and lots of fun!

SATURDAY, APRIL 28 City Wide Garage Sale, From 8:00am until 4:00pm there will be a city wide garage sale sponsored by the Beautification Committee. No permits are needed and you may place signs on your own property. For more information call the Recreation Department 734-2814219

MONDAY, MAY 21 City Council Meeting Public Hearing 2018 Proposed City Budget, At 7:30pm inside the council conference room there will be a City Council meeting. In this meeting the City Council will address the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

SUNDAY, APRIL 29 Riverview Junior Football & Cheer Open Registration, At 2:00pm open registration for the Junior Football & Cheer programs will begin.

Residents of the District have priority at 2:00pm, with School of Choice students being able to sign up at 3:00pm. Afterwards it is open to all those of an eligible age. Football ages are 8-13. Cheer ages are 6-13. Must bring some form of identification for the person being enrolled.

MONDAY, APRIL 30 Spring Lecture Series, At 7:00pm Professor Michael Farrell of the Art House of Detroit will be giving a lecture at the Riverview Public Library. It will focus on “Native American Art and the American Experience.” Please call 734-283-1250 to register for this free event.

MONDAY, MAY 7 City Council Meeting, At 7:30 inside the council conference room there will be a regularly scheduled City Council meeting.

SATURDAY, MAY 12 Riverview Highlands Golf Demo Day, From 12:00pm until 3:00pm Riverview Highlands Golf will have some of the industry’s top club manufactures on site

MONDAY, MAY 28 Riverview Michigan Veterans Memorial of Flags, At 11:00am the American Legion Post #389 and the City of Riverview will be hosting a Memorial Day Ceremony. The Ceremony will take place at Reflection Pond at Sibley and Library Drive, and observe all of the American flags and lawn signs put up in memory or honor of those who have served our country ALL WEEKEND, JUNE 15-17 Summerfest, Summerfest is going to be bigger and better in 2018 with more bands, rides, children’s events and much more. If you would like to be a part of this growing community event contact the Recreation Department to see how you can be involved as an individual or a group. Be a part of Where Summer Begins and Memories are Made, “SUMMERFEST”.

SATURDAY, JUNE 16 Riverview 5k Summit Run, At 6:00pm the Riverview 5k Summit Run will take place in Young Patriots Park. As part of Riverview Summerfest festivities, participants will enjoy a challenging 5k course taking you to the highest elevation and most spectacular view in Downriver, top of the hill at Riverview Highlands Golf Course and back Participants will receive a finisher medal. You can register online, or in

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Platelet Rich Plasma Treatment I was shopping next door at my favorite European Fruit Market with my last name on it, when I ran into an old friend that I hadn’t seen in a while. The last time I spoke to her, she was using a cane and experiencing a great deal of knee pain. She was actually considering knee Dr. Michael Concessi surgery. Well to my surprise she was not limping nor using a cane, so I asked her how her knee surgery went? She told me that she didn’t have surgery, but that she had Stem Cell Therapy on her knee instead. She mentioned that it had been almost a year since the procedure was done and it was still feeling good.

I began to research the procedure that she had described and found that it was actually referred to as Plateletrich plasma therapy or (PRP) therapy.

Even though it is marketed at times as stem cell therapy, in fact it does not involve the use of stem cells at all.

Platelet-rich plasma therapy is produced from a person’s own blood.

It is a concentration of one type of cell, known as platelets which circulate through the blood and are critical for blood clotting. Platelets and the liquid plasma portion of the blood contain many factors that are essential for the cell recruitment, multiplication and specialization that are required for healing.

After a blood sample is obtained from a patient, the blood is put into a centrifuge, which helps to separate the blood into its many components. Platelet-rich plasma, contain growth factors at concentrations of 3 to 5 times that of normal plasma. The hope that these concentrated growth factors when injected back into damaged tissue will accelerate healing.

The concentrated (PRP) is given to patients through multiple injections back into the joint or into the damaged area with the belief that it will stimulate the bodies healing process. After the injection, a patient must avoid exercise for a short

period of time before beginning a rehabilitation exercise program.

Point Guard Reggie Jackson previously had (PRP) therapy when he played with the O. C. Thunder in 2011. He underwent the procedure again in 2016 as a Detroit Piston because of left knee tendinitis. In addition, Stephen Curry, Rafael Nadal, Tiger Woods, Kobe Bryant and Alex Rodriguez have also tried (PRP).

In the fields of orthopedics and sports medicine, some clinicians have applied (PRP) therapy in acute ligament injury, chronic tendon problems, acute muscle rupture, and even facilitation of bone healing after bone graft. It has also been applied in intraarticular injections for chondromalacia or osteoarthritis.

There appears to be minimal scientific studies performed on (PRP) therapy to determine the clinical indications and efficacy of this therapy. Because platelet-rich plasma is created from a patient’s own blood, it is considered a relatively lowrisk treatment and does represent a possible non-surgical treatment option for the stimulation and acceleration of soft-tissue healing and regeneration in orthopedics.

A number of theories have been proposed to explain the how plateletrich plasma may improve cartilage healing in cases of osteoarthritis.

Again there are only theories and there is the need for more scientific research to be performed to determine the physiological pathways and the effectiveness of this treatment.

For now I can only tell you what effect this treatment has had on a friend and others that she has referred for this procedure. At several thousand dollars per knee, this treatment is not cheap and it is not covered by insurance. However, if it brings relief that quickly and it is long lasting without the risk of surgery then it could be worth a try in my book.

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am always amazed at the complexity of our economy. Every dollar we spend has an impact, and choices we make matter. These choices weave the fabric of our local economy, and we residents determine it’s strength.

But a most destructive thing has transpired over the last 40 years: We’ve lost the awareness that each and Peter Rose every business contributes to the local economy, and how each resident plays a role in determining the health of the area, by deciding to spend as many of our dollars at these local businesses as possible. We’ve lost the thread, lost the belief that what we do as individuals really matters.

Studies have been done (check out civiceconomics.com) that clearly show that between 2.5 and 3.5 times more money stays circulating and percolating in a local economy when spent at an independent and locally owned operation, compared to national chain operations. Yet restaurant choices like Olive Garden, Applebee’s, and Outback are patronized with nary a thought of whether they are Wall Street or Main Street, and it DOES matter. The thread has been lost.

50 years ago, there were, maybe a dozen national chains in America.

Sears, JCPenny, McDonald’s, Montgomery Ward, for instance.

Somewhere in the early 1980s, an assault began as mall and strip center construction exploded across the nation that was fed by a stock market driven supply of national chains with which to (over) populate the landscape. Try writing down all the national chains you can think of, regardless of genre. It’s sobering.

Chelsea was there for opening day at Briarwood and Fairlane in 1974 and 1976. We were among nearly all local businesses. Today, the mix is 98% national.

In the apparel industry, virtually all the independents that populated Southeast Michigan when I began my career are gone, replaced by

I HATE THE IDEA OF EVEN ONE MORE INDEPENDENT STORE GIVING UP AND CLOSING UP SHOP, MORE THAN I CAN CONVEY. forgettable alternatives that add no lasting value, but do destroy the fabric that took generations to create. They have capital with which to create an insurmountable advantage over local businesses, which can and does lead to their demise and detriment to community.

We avidly refer women to our locally owned competitors in our own city if we can’t help a customer, doing everything we can to keep the money in Wyandotte and helping the retailers here flourish. I hate the idea of even one more independent store giving up and closing up shop, more than I can convey. I am sickened by vacant store fronts, or sites utilized by churches and services that were never meant to be there on the Main Streets of America. I see them everywhere I go. Rare are the cities that are vibrant and happy and healthy. Commonplace is the decay and demise of American commerce.

Don’t take my word for it: Verify my numbers (2.5 - 3.5 times more money stays local with local purchases), and think about what that difference means when applied to everyone that lives in our Downriver.

And consider where YOU fit in to that equation.

People do have the power. The power to leverage purchasing decisions, enabling the multiplier effect of your money, benefiting countless businesses and people.

The threads of connectivity need to be reclaimed. Your decisions matter.

Your decisions have a massive impact on just about everything at our local level.

THANK YOU for making the CHOICE to keep it from happening to any more indies that are loaded with personality and commitment to our YOUR community.

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DJ General Manager, Tobacco Town

I like to know what is happening in Riverview, so this will be good.

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We can read a paper in our hands, not on an electronic device.

People need to quit hiding behind electronics.

Joseph Kesto Owner, Liquor Station

It will be nice for the community to know what is going on in Riverview.

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Evelyn Mason Owner, Designs for Vision

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