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Riverview Mayor Andy Swift sees good things ahead for city TOM TIGANI Riverview Register
Andrew Swift sees good things in Riverview’s future as he begins his second term in a position he didn’t necessarily seek, but has come to embrace as a way to do some good for a place he cares deeply about. The 1973 Riverview Community High School graduate and (mostly) lifelong city resident has been involved in local politics since 1993, when he made an unsuccessful run for the Riverview Board of Education. He ran again for the board and won in 1994, serving until 2002 before losing a re-election bid. Turns out it was just a temporary setback for the longtime civil servant. “Not getting re-elected to the school board was one of the SEE OUTLOOK, Page 3
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OUTLOOK Continued from page 1 best things that ever happened to me,” Swift said. It cleared the way for him to seek and win a seat on the City Council in 2005, where he learned the municipal machinations alongside former colleagues from his days in the Riverview Jaycees. In 2013, longtime former Mayor Tim Durand decided against seeking another term and asked Swift if he would consider making a bid for the city’s top job. To do that, Swift had to resign the council seat he recently won so he could take over as mayor when Durand’s term expired in 2015. Swift hasn’t looked back since. He has been involved in various community groups since 1988 and was drawn into local politics because of concerns about how elementary school closings in the district would affect his sons. Swift believes it’s better to try to get involved in how such decisions get made than to stand on the sidelines or in the audience at meetings and complain. “That way, maybe you get something you want and the city gets what it needs,” he said. As Swift’s second term begins, those needs include whether or how to expand the city’s landfill operations, as well as dealing with public safety staffing issues. The latter, he said, have arisen because of better economic conditions. “One side effect of a fully employed economy is that people go where the money is,” Swift said. And because that typically doesn’t include police and firefighter jobs, officials will have to consider raising wages to attract those workers, especially firefighters, who in Riverview are part-time. Those decisions will be complicated by the fact that the city is in the final year of a four-year labor contract.
ANDREW SWIFT AT A GLANCE
Retired in 2007 as systems analyst / data manager at Ford Motor Co. Married to Darlene for 44 years, sons Aaron and Paul Lost bid for Board of Education in 1993 Elected to Board of Education in 1994 Re-elected to Board of Education in 1998 Lost bid for Board of Education in 2002 Elected to City Council in 2005 Re-elected to City Council in 2009 Re-elected to City Council in 2013 Elected mayor in 2015 Re-elected mayor in 2019
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
• Officer of Riverview Board of Education for seven of eight years (1994-2002); positions included treasurer, secretary, vice president and president. • School board liaison to Riverview City Council (2000-2002). • Member of City/School Joint Venture Projects Committee (1996-2002) • Riverview Zoning Board of Appeals (2003-2005) • Riverview Recreation Commission (2003-2005) • Riverview Beautification Commission (2003-2005) • Riverview Little League Baseball assistant coach (Pre 1989) • Riverview Jaycees (1988-1995), vicepresident community development • Cub Scout leader (1989-1993) • Boy Scouts (1993-2001) • Riverview Playscape Committee (1994) (Friends of the Park chairman) • Blue Ribbon Bond Committee (school district) (1993)
“You could look at it as us being four years behind,” Swift said. Another idea he plans to pursue in his new term is attracting new business to the city’s golf course. That may take the form of holding concerts or car shows on the course in order to interest a broader clientele. “We want to get more people out to the course, but if you can’t get ‘em one way, maybe you get ‘em another
• Michigan Association of School Boards Certified Board Member (19952002) • National Association of School Boards affiliate member (1994-2002) • Committee Member of Heritage River Fall Classic Regatta (timing tech) Current positions • Riverview Economic Development and Brownfield Authority Committee member • Riverview Ad Hoc Civil Engineering Committee member • Riverview Ad Hoc Environmental Engineering Committee member • Riverview Ad Hoc Riverview Highlands Facilities Committee member • Riverview Land Preserve Committee member • Southeast Michigan Community of Governments Executive Board member • Southeast Michigan Community of Governments Economic Development Strategy Task Force member • Downriver Community Conference board member • Downriver Mutual Aid board member • Eucharistic minister at St. Cyprian Parish • Member, Wyandotte Boat Club • Secretary, Mighty Oaks Investment Club • Rain Magnets Hiking Club • Ford Motorcycle Club • Kiwanis of Riverview, former president and current Board of Directors member • Riverview Goodfellows member (former president) • Ford Employee Recreation Associations volunteer • Riverview Veterans Memorial Committee member
way,” Swift said. His first term saw several successes, including an expanded Summerfest after officials were forced to cancel it for several years because of the 2008 recession. Officials now are looking to add shuttle buses for the annual celebration and also are seeking sponsorships for winter fireworks in 2020. Last year’s winter-related activities
also saw increased participation, as some 3,000 attended the 2019 Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony, forcing police to close the entrance to Young Patriots Park because all the parking spaces were taken. That figure is even more impressive, Swift said, when one considers that Riverview has just 12,000 residents. “Almost everybody in town was there,” he said with a smile. Swift has had additional reasons to smile during his time as mayor. Some 16 businesses have come to the city in the last four years — “not because of me,” he is quick to point out — and many have approached him about ways they can give back to the city and its residents. He’s planning to see if some of them might be willing to do so by sponsoring city events and activities. Additionally, the Ash Stevens pharmaceutical facility in the industrial part of town expanded a couple of years ago, adding about 70 jobs. All told, Swift said it’s been a pretty good run as mayor, and though it’s still early in his second term with plenty of things to see through, retirement might be in the offing in four years — provided a properly qualified successor emerges. “I’ve had to plan vacations around City Council meetings, and while that’s worked out, I’d like to be able to spend some time with my grandkids,” he said. Swift won’t disappear entirely from the civic scene, however, and likely will continue working with the city’s Kiwanis Club, whose mission he regards highly. In the meantime, he advised anyone who might aspire to a city government post to start at the commission level like he did. “That way you can get the background information on what’s going on in the city,” Swift said. “It teaches you how to make something happen instead of just waiting for it to happen.”
He has been involved in various community groups since 1988 and was drawn into local politics because of concerns about how elementary school closings in the district would affect his sons.
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FROM THE DESK OF THE MAYOR
Fire Department staffing is a priority for city government ANDREW SWIFT
First let me say “Happy New Year” to all my fellow residents. My wish for all of us is that we work together to improve our city, schools, churches and lives. This year as last, promises to be a busy one with many very important items on the agenda. For our schools we have a bond program in full swing to repair and improve every school to make them safer and more efficient. On the city side one of our top priorities is addressing the staffing issue at our fire department. Our model of staffing the full-time department with part-time employees has worked well for many years. Basically what we have is 24-houra-day coverage staffed by part-time employees. Most, if not all fire department employees have either a full-time or part-time job somewhere else. Like most part-time jobs benefits are not included. Our Fire/EMS division is composed of two levels of firefighters; Specialist and Paramedic. The main difference between Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) is not only the equipment that must be on each ambulance, but the service we can provide of residents as an ALS service provider. In many cases, an ALS unit can perform life saving measures, administer drugs and stabilize patients prior to transport. BLS units can provide oxygen and basic care prior to transportation to a medical facility. Advanced Life Support provides a higher level of expertise, training and knowledge, thus providing a higher degree of service to the community. We typically provide two ALS ambulances. Over the past several months Riverview has experienced some times when we had a Specialist but not a paramedic on staff. When that happens we contract with a private ambulance company to respond to the 911 calls. The private ambulance is an Advanced Life Support rig and stationed outside the fire department so there is no increase in response time. Riverview is not unique in the struggle to recruit fire fighters and or
paramedics. There is a nationwide problem with the interest in public safety. Our council is exploring options in addressing the issue which is a very complex one. It’s not an issue you can just throw money at and it goes away. One option is changing staff from part-time to full-time while maintaining our ALS certification. Another option is going to a private ambulance service and we staff the department with fire fighters only. The reality is that the fix may be a mixture of these options or some new ideas that come up in our meeting scheduled for early this month. You can be assured that we will always have coverage until we work through this issue. Also on the agenda for this year are improvements at The Riverview Land Preserve. We are exploring different materials used for covering the waste. For years we’ve used dirt for the daily cover. Our engineers are looking into using other materials that would be more efficient in odor control and space consumption. We are also still working on marketing the excess methane gas that Riverview Energy Systems doesn’t require to power the turbines generating electricity. The landfill methane continues to power several city vehicles and a few retail customers. In progress now are improvements to our golf course and clubhouse. Early spring should find much needed improvements to our cart paths and the exterior of the club. Last November we introduced a new indoor golf practice facility with some pretty hi-tech golf swing analysis equipment. If you’re a golfer I suggest you check it out and maybe improve your game before the season starts. Look for some unique golf outings this year and some creative ideas on the use of the course and golf practice facility. To finish up this article I would like to say how excited I am with having new members on council. Having new members forces us to look at issues with a more critical eye. Welcome Councilwoman Oneil and Councilman Norton.
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Memorial Elementary School was under Elf Invasion for two weeks before the holiday break. Each class was under the elves’ watchful eye and students were filled with anticipation each day to see what shenanigans the elves were up to! Those sneaky elves also took over the slide show to showcase their mischief from the night before! Memorial will miss our little friends as they make their way back to the North Pole.
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Riverview Community High presents White Christmas Riverview Community High School spread a sleighful of merry holiday cheer on December 5-7 with a warm-hearted, nostalgic performance of White Christmas, written by David Ives and Paul Blake and composed by Irving Berlin. The upbeat musical, featuring the lovable quartet of Bob and Betty and Judy and Phil, delighted audiences for three performances to packed houses. White Christmas follows singers Bob Wallace and Phil Davis while they join the sister act Betty and Judy Haynes to perform a Christmas show in rural Vermont. There, they run into General Waverly, the boys’ commander in World War II, who, they learn, is having financial difficulties; his quaint country inn is failing. So this foursome plans a yuletide miracle inviting their show folk friends and fellow soldiers to perform a musical extravaganza. Star performances were delivered by seniors Adam Gerring as Bob, Sydney Robinson as Betty, and Alicia Cotter as Judy; and freshman Caleb Litten as Phil. General Waverly was performed by senior Joshua Prim and Martha Watson was
performed by freshman Rahne Olson. With the supporting cast, ensemble and dancers, stage crew, and pit orchestra, the production involved about 75 members of the student body. Rehearsals began in mid-September with music and choreography rehearsals, and in November rehearsals with the pit orchestra began. White Christmas continues Riverview Community High School’s commitment to deliver musical theater. It truly was a collaborative effort of the Arts Department at the high school. Contributions came from band director Ian Nicolas, choir director Glen Hoying, and Drama Club co-sponsors Patty Madigan and Katie O’Day. Tina Brow choreographed and Randi Olson costumed the performance. The community turnout was positively overwhelming, showing Riverview truly loves its musical comedy!
Riverview staff get training in restorative practices NICOLE MUÑOZ
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In Dec. 2016, Gov. Rick Snyder signed a law that requires Michigan schools to consider using restorative practices as an alternative to zero-tolerance policies like suspension or expulsion, which have been shown to have damaging effects on certain student populations. Most importantly, this legislation encourages the use of restorative practices as the first consideration to remediate offenses such as interpersonal conflicts, bullying, verbal and physical conflicts, theft, damage to property, class disruption, harassment and cyberbullying. In addition, the revised State Student Code of Conduct, as well as the new legislation, indicates that school districts and school boards shall consider using Restorative Practices as an alternative to suspension. The use of Restorative Practices will keep more students in the learning environment, while at the same time help to solve problems and repair harm. PURPOSE According to the International Institute of Restorative Practice (IIRP), Restorative Practice (RP) is an approach to addressing conflict and misconduct that focuses on healing rather than punishment. RP assumes that misconduct and conflict injure those directly involved (victims and offenders) as
well as the broader community to which they belong. Rather than relying on punishment, RP expects those who cause injuries to make things right with those they have harmed and with their community. Its foundational principles of respect, accountability, healing, and empathy speak to fundamental human values and ethics. Restorative practice is a social science that studies how to build social capital and achieve social discipline through participatory learning and decisionmaking. The use of restorative practices helps to: • reduce crime, violence and bullying • improve human behavior • strengthen civil society • provide effective leadership • restore relationships • repair harm
CIRCLES A circle is a flexible restorative practice that can be used proactively, to develop relationships and build community or reactively, to respond to wrongdoing, conflicts and problems. Circles give people an opportunity to speak and listen to one another in an atmosphere of safety, dignity and equality. The circle process allows people to tell their stories and offer their own perspectives. The circle has a wide variety of purposes: conflict
resolution, healing, support, decision making, information exchange and relationship development. Circles offer an alternative to contemporary meeting processes that often rely on hierarchy, win-lose positioning and argument. SEITZ MIDDLE SCHOOL Staff received Restorative practice training the day before Thanksgiving break. Included were teachers, district bus drivers, an administrative assistant and lunchroom personnel. We will also have another professional development day in January. The aim of our training is to learn how to develop community and to manage conflict and tensions by repairing harm and restoring relationships. Day 1: Introduction to Restorative Practices – Training focuses on the key concepts of Restorative Practices and how they are used to build strong, healthy relationships, resolve challenges and build social capital. The concepts involve reflection and awareness of one’s self and one’s practice. Day 2: Using Circles Effectively – Applies the fundamental processes of Restorative Practices and enables participants to practice the techniques, including how to optimally utilize circles in any setting.
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STEAM Lab at Forest Elementary is working hard In the STEAM Lab at Forest Elementary 4th and 5th graders have been working hard at following the Engineering Design Process as they work through a NASA Rover challenge. These rovers are made of only pasta and hot glue. When following the EDP students hit all letters of STEAM. They’re working with science and learning about axles and forces and motion, technology through research NASA Rovers, engineering through building and creating a rover that actually rolls down a ramp, art by design a plan on paper and then creating a model of the design and math by having to work with a budget to purchase supplies and calculating the average distance when testing the team
Rover. Staying on task and following the EDP can be challenging for some groups, so as they complete each step of the EDP they are answering questions that pertain to each step of the EDP - Ask, Imagine, Plan, Create, Test, Improve and Reflect. Each challenges always ends with a Reflection. This is where students reflect on the group, the project and themselves to better prepare them for the challenges ahead. The students enjoy coming to STEAM and are eager to move onto new challenges. A few upcoming 2020 challenges will be wind turbines, volleyball machines and emergency sleds.
Riverview student cook dinner for veterans
Swift Transportation Charities held its Veteran’s Dinner on Sunday, Dec. 15. This year it was held at the UAW in Flat Rock. The food was provided by Swift Transportation Charities and prepared by Riverview Community High School Culinary students and Culinary Club members. This year there were approximately 400 local veterans and their families served. They were served a full holiday style dinner including, ham, turkey, macaroni and cheese, dressing, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, green bean casserole
and homemade rolls. The dinner was prepared in a three-day cooking session on Friday, Saturday and Sunday by several young culinarians from the culinary class and club at Riverview. With the leftover food, the culinary class made ham and bean soup, ham macaroni and cheese casserole and mushroom soup, which will be donated to Motor City Mitten Mission. Swift Transportations Charities also donated funds for the culinary club travel to Orlando FL to cook with celebrity chefs.
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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. The bakery can be reached at 734-925-6238. You can find out more at www.cakedropsgalore.com or at A Serendipity Cakery on Facebook.
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Riverview High School hosts chopped-style competition
Riverview Community High School and the Downriver Career and Technical Consortium’s Cooking Club hosted a Chopped Competition on Saturday, Nov. 23 in the Riverview Community High School kitchen and cafeteria. Many came to witness the professional chefs from the Detroit Metropolitan area compete in a threecourse competition. The competition consisted of an appetizer, an entree and a dessert. This event featured professional chefs that cooked with diversity that reflects the metro Detroit area. Featured chefs were: Chef Brian Psenski – Executive Chef/ Red Crown, Chef Monique La’Shonta Muhammad - Chef for Meals with a Purpose and Chef Jonathon Atterbury – Chef for AVI Food Systems. These Chefs worked side-by-side with students, collaborating on each dish for the three-course meal. Competitors worked in a Chopped-style event: 25 minutes for the appetizer, 35 minutes for the entrée and 25 minutes for dessert. Company watched and questioned them while they worked to create plates that judges tasted and reflected upon the audience. The cooking club had refreshments and chili for the Riverview Staff that attended.
There has been plenty of learning at Forest Elementary School Forest Elementary School held its annual Penny Wars the week of Nov. 18-22. VIP Camp Connect was voted on at the monthly Parent Club Meeting to receive the funds. VIP Camp Connect provides a summer camp program for students with disabilities. Each class brought in pennies for their class. Silver Coins and dollars were used to sabotage other classrooms. The support was overwhelming with Mrs. Grunwald’s fourth grade class coming out on top as winners by the end of the week. Mrs. Jen Campeau and Mrs. Gail Sombati were presented with a check for $1,441.93. Way to go Forest Pirates!
STUDENTS STUDY DISABILITIES For the last few months in 5th grade ELA, we have read several Newsela articles about people with disabilities and prosthetics, read the books Ugly and Wonder about children who were born differently, and completed close reads on Charlotte Ponce and Joseph Merrick who both struggle/struggled with facial deformities. Through all of our reading, students have learned that although people may look different on the outside, they still need to be treated with kindness and respect because we are all the same on the inside. As a culminating activity, Wright & Filippis gave an amazing presentation for our 5th graders.
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Here are some resolutions for building a healthier you
Laughing has been proven to be beneficial to your health.
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seem to be originating. How come? Chiropractors see the spine as an integrated whole. By doing so, we often see a problem in one area is being offset by a problem in another. We call these compensation reactions. For example. Someone complaining of low back pain often has a compensatory issue going on in his or her upper neck. Their lower back problem may be a reaction to what’s going on in their neck. As we adjust their upper spine (where there are no symptoms) it can better support the weight of the body. And voilà! Their low back pain resolves. Or vice versa. So, while adjustments are specific and precise, our focus is on the integrity of your entire spine, not merely the area exhibiting symptoms. It’s one more reason why you can’t judge your health by how you feel. FOUR FOODS TO HELP YOU FEEL YOUNGER You’re never too old to start eating right and taking care of your body. The easiest place to start is with the foods
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Riverview Goodfellows paper drive raises thousands The Riverview Goodfellows held their annual paper drive to ensure “No Child Without a Christmas.” The paper drive was the first weekend in December. This year the civic group raised more than $3,600 in donations through their Riverview Razzberry street corner sales. The organization this was led by Riverview Community Schools Superintendent, Dr. Russ Pickell. There are so many volunteers to help with this massive effort it would be impossible to list them all. The committee assignments for the 2019-2020 Goodfellows are as follows: Newspaper Story - Nancy Holloway and Lou Ann Durand; distribution of baskets - Jeff Webb and Department of Public Works; street corner assignments and paper sales counting - Doug Drysdale; investigation/emergency baskets - Cindy Nagy and Lisa Rich; toy purchases - Sue Kowalski; canned goods collection - Kellie Mullins; photography - Lou Ann Durand and
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FROM THE LIBRARY
Snow is falling, books are calling The Riverview Veterans Memorial Library is adding almost 350 new books, magazines and DVDs to its collection each month—all you need is your library card to borrow them for up to three weeks! We also provide free access to the internet, free community programming and free use of the community room for most
groups needing a place to meet. These colder months are a great time to come inside and learn a new craft or finish a puzzle with friends and family. Our events are always free and only require registration by phone or a quick stop at our circulation desk. Wishing you a wonderful start to 2020 and we hope to see you soon and often!
Dates and times listed below are subject to change. Please check our Facebook page, website or give us a call for the most up-to-date information. UPCOMING EVENTS January 8 – April 30 | Storytimes with Mrs. K & 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 appreciated. January 8 – Drop-In Coloring Night (ages 18+) | 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Spend a relaxing evening in our community room coloring Winter-themed art pages while enjoying light refreshments and interesting conversation. Registration is appreciated. January 15 – What I Can Do About Suicide & Stigma: A Conversation @ 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. The Riverview Library and The Guidance Center invite you to join us for an evening conversation about the stigma of mental health. Listen to short stories of people living in resilience or share your own! Speakers will include Kathy Thompson from Wellness Counseling and Jeffrey Meyers and Jill Fedrick from The Guidance Center. Light refreshments served. Registration appreciated. January 17 – 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 appreciated. January 20 – Library Closed | In Observance of Martin Luther King Day Recently Chief Ron Lammers presented the 25 first-aid kits to Troop Leader Mary McCliment and Brownie Scout Faith McCliment.
Riverview Fire Department donates 25 first aid kits
Leaders of Brownie Troop 76771 had a plan to introduce their girls to health care and first aid. To obtain the various medical supplies they needed, they reached out to the city for help. The city turned to Fire Chief Ron Lammers and the Riverview firefighters can through in a big was, donating 25 first aid kits to the troop. “I asked Deputy Chief Mike Pool to contact Troop Leader Mary McCliment regarding their needs,” said Lammers. “We realize the importance of good Samaritans in rendering first aid to those in need and by getting our young people interested in first-aid at an early age the benefit it has on their professional careers later in life. “Maybe one of more of these girls may help save a life and go on to be a first responder, nurse, firefighter or even a doctor.”
January 21 - Art Night: New Year Vision/Dream Boards | 6 p.m. Participants can create an inspirational and motivational visual display of the things they wish to be, do, or have in 2020. All materials provided. Registration is required. January 25 – Family Puzzle Competition | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Families are given three hours to complete a jigsaw puzzle. The family that finishes their entire puzzle first will win a prize basket! All puzzles and snacks are provided. Limited to 10 families. Each team can have up to four adult members. Registration is required. January 28 – Family Fun Night: Yoga N’ Books with Barb Prusak | 6:30 p.m. Families will hear stories and learn yoga with Ms. Barb! Registration is required. February 3 – Monthly Book Club @ 7 p.m. This month’s book club selection is Run by Ann Patchett. Plenty of copies are available at the Circulation Desk. SEE LIBRARY, Page 15
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SIMPLE STRETCHING AND ARM TONING Start your day out right with these simple body stretching and arm exercises. Gentle, full body stretching exercises using movements that flow smoothly to increase flexibility, decrease muscle tension, develop core strength, improve muscular balance and muscle tone. This class has all the benefits of yoga without all the up and down positions. Great for any age and ability. Please bring a pair of 1 to 5 pound hand weights. Instructor: Lisa Magyar Session I 12 weeks City Hall Gym S1 Tuesdays January 7 – March 31 (No class March 10) S2 Fridays January 10 – March 27 9:00-9:45 a.m. Session II 7 weeks City Hall Gym S3 Tuesdays April 7 – May 19 S4 Fridays April 3 – May 29 (No class April 10 & 24)
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Continued from page 14 February 5 – WSU SAFE Program: Protecting Yourself from Scams and Identity Theft @ 2 p.m. Learn how to protect yourself from scams and identity theft with the help of the experts from Wayne State University’s Gerontology Department. The WSU SAFE Program will teach participants to recognize a scam, protect their personal information and hear about the anatomy of popular scams. Registration appreciated. February 8 – Drop-In Valentine’s Day Art Workshop | 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Drop-in to the RVML to create Valentine’s Day works of art. We will provide the space and materials and you bring the creativity. All ages event.
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 City Hall Gym Session I 12 weeks CD1 Wednesdays January 8 – March 25 CD2 Fridays January 10 – March 27 CD3 Fridays January 10 – March 27
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February 10 – Tax Talk with Liberty Tax | 6 p.m. Join our neighbors from Liberty Tax for a discussion about new tax laws and get your questions answered about your own taxes before April 15. Registration is appreciated. February 11 – Drop-In Coloring Night (ages 18+) | 6 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Spend a relaxing evening in our community room coloring Valentine’s Day-themed art pages while enjoying light refreshments and interesting conversation. Registration appreciated. If you are interested in attending our storytimes or events, please register by stopping in at 14300 Sibley Road or by calling us at 734-283-1250. Information about our programming and links to our online resources can be found on our website riverviewpubliclibrary.com & on our Facebook page. Happy Reading!
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Elementary school students win pizza from Kiwanis The Riverview Goodfellows held their Annual Food Drive Campaign in the Riverview Schools again this year. And the district responded in a very big way. The class in each of the elementary schools that collected the most food items was promised a Pizza Party from the Riverview Goodfellows. The winners this year were Mrs. Parent’s first grade class at Memorial Elementary with 521 food items and a total of over 1,700 items for the school; the students of Mrs. Hunter’s third grade class at Huntington Elementary with over 1,500 food items; and the combined classes of Ms. Vollmerhausen and Mr. Ryan collected the most at Forest Elementary with 70 items collected.
Each class will receive pizzas from Riverview Pizza Place with drinks all delivered by Riverview Mayor Andy Swift. Although not part of the competition for a pizza party, Riverview Community High School also participated in the food drive. The students brought in more than 1,200 canned goods and raised $364 in donations. The Riverview Goodfellows truly appreciated the awesome effort put forth by the entire school district to help make sure that “No Child goes without a Christmas”.
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LEGAL NOTICES
The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Presiding: Mayor Swift Present: Councilmembers Blanchette, Norton, ONeil, Trombley Excused: Councilmembers Towle, Workman Also Present: Various Department Heads, Attorney Pentiuk At the request of the City Manager, the following was removed from the Agenda: City Manager’s Performance Evaluation in Closed Session. The Mayor and Beautification Commission recognized the 2019 Home Decorating Contest Winners with Certificates and Awards. The Mayor recognized the following with Certificates of Recognition for their Years of Service: Mr. David Astalos for 25 Years on the City Planning Commission, Mr. Michael Paschke for 5 Years on the City Planning Commission and Mr. Thomas Coffey for his 20 Years of Service on the City Council. The Mayor honored Mr. Gerald Todd with a Certificate of Recognition for his 25 Years of Service on the Economic Development Corporation/Brownfield Redevelopment Authority. The Mayor honored Mr. Elmer Trombley for his 38 years as the longest seated Councilmember. Approved Regular Meeting minutes of December 2, 2019, by unanimous vote. Approved Appointing Council Representatives to various Committees and Organizations as presented, by unanimous vote. Appointed Mr. Brian Webb to the Board of Review to a term set to expire January 1, 2023, by unanimous vote. Approved the Consent Agenda as follows, by unanimous vote. Accept the City of Riverview Annual Financial Audit Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2019. Authorize Addendum Extending Agreement for Towing Services with Riverview Towing, Inc., for a three-year period ending December 16, 2022. Authorize Addendum extending Agreement for City-Wide Advertising with Go Big Multi-Media, LLC, for three years to February 5, 2023. Authorize Addendum extending Agreement for Tire Services and Repairs with Pomp’s Tire Service, Inc., (previously known as Waddle’s Tire Service) to January 1, 2021. Authorize Addendum extending Agreement for Leachate Transportation and Removal with Usher Oil Company to December 16, 2020. Award Cooperative Bid for Sanitary Sewer Lining to Liquiforce in the amount of $28,029.50 with 10% contingency of $2,802.95 for a total cost of $30,832.45; and further, Authorize Field Engineering and Contract Maintenance Fees to C. E. Raines Company for a cost not to exceed $5,325.61. Authorize Engineering Fees for the Second Phase of Water Asset Management Plan (AMP) to C. E. Raines Company for a cost not to exceed $25,000.00. Adopted Performance Resolution and Performance and Indemnification Commitment for Government Bodies for State of Michigan (MDOT) Annual Permit for Work on State Highways, by unanimous vote. Authorized Addendum Extending Agreement for Watermain Replacement to Bidigare Contractors for Country Club Drive Watermain Replacement for $591,155.00; 10% contingency of $59,115.50 for a total cost of $650,310.50; and further, Authorized Engineering and Contract Management Fees to C. E. Raines Company for amount not to exceed $106,407.90, by unanimous vote. Authorized Revised 27th District Court Joint Management Agreement, by unanimous vote. Authorized First Reading, by title only, of Proposed Ordinance No. 711 regarding Amending Chapter 70 Prohibiting Illicit Discharge and Connection to Sewers, by unanimous vote. PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 711 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 70 “UTILITIES” OF THE RIVERVIEW CODE, BY THE ADDITION OF ARTICLE VI, “ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND CONNECTION TO SEWERS”, TO PROHIBIT ILLICIT DISCHARGE AND CONNECTION TO SEWERS IN THE CITY OF RIVERVIEW. Adjourned meeting at 8:27 p.m., by unanimous vote. DETAILED MINUTES AND ORDINANCE ARE AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. Andrew M. Swift, Mayor Cynthia M. Hutchison, City Clerk
CITY OF RIVERVIEW, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2019 The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. Presiding: Mayor Swift Present: Councilmembers Blanchette, Norton, ONeil, Towle, Trombley, Workman Also Present: Various Department Heads, Attorney Morgan Approved Regular minutes of November 18, 2019, by unanimous vote. Mayor Swift offered Public Comments. Approved the Consent Agenda as follows, by unanimous vote. Accept second Grant Award of $500.00 from All State Foundation Helping Hands 2019 to further support of community relations programs. Authorize Solicitation of Bids for Landscaping Services for the Golf Course. Authorize Solicitation of Cooperative Bid with the City of Allen Park to Sealcoat Parking Lot, Front Portion of the Cart Path and Stripe Parking Lot at the Golf Course. Authorize the Solicitation of Bids for Exterior Siding Restoration of the Golf Course Club House. Award Cooperative Bid to Actron Integrated Security Systems, Inc., for Security Cameras at the Land Preserve in the amount of $12,854.00. Authorize Solicitation of Bids for Alternate Daily Cover Tarp System at the Land Preserve. Approved Budget Amendments as presented. Authorized Telecommunications Site License Access Agreement Addendum for Superior Communications, Inc., D/B/A SMILE.FM, by unanimous vote. Approved Bid Award to Inland Water for Pressure Reducing Valve Replacement Project for a total amount of $332,640.00, by unanimous vote. Approved Cooperative Bid Award to Advance Rehabilitation System for Sanitary Sewer Manhole Rehabilitation for total amount of $184,651.50, by unanimous vote. Approved Waiving of Bid Process and Authorized Purchase of Power Wheel Loader Replacement with RECO Equipment for total cost of $380,000.00, by unanimous vote. Approved Livestreaming of City Council Study Sessions for resident viewing, by unanimous vote. Adjourned meeting at 7:49 p.m. by unanimous vote. DETAILED MINUTES ARE AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK. Andrew M. Swift, Mayor Cynthia M. Hutchison, City Clerk
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Kiwanis of Riverview carols for senior residents The Kiwanis of Riverview performed their annual Christmas Caroling Concert this past holiday season. This annual event takes place at Atria Kinghaven Senior Living located on King Road. Diane Kinlen, Kiwanis President said, “The residents at Atria just love it when we perform. This year was likely our largest turnout.” Joining the Kiwanis this year were the students from Seitz Middle Schools Builders Club and students
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“Don has performed this concert every year for at least the past 15 to 20 years,” said the club’s president. Dr. Van Every has been a member of the Riverview club for the past 40 years. After the concert the Kiwanis gather for a small Christmas Party at the home members Karen and Ted Orosz. There is only one longer serving member than Dr. Van and that is Ted Orosz, who joined the year before Don.
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Bucs beat Richard to claim Christmas hockey title when Jake Emery scored from Austin Harrison. And, in the second period, Harrison scored to level the game. HANK Emery and Nathan Vazquez assisted MINCKIEWICZ on Harrison’s equalizer. Riverview Register Afterward Richard coach Rick he Riverview hockey team DeSana said some sloppy play hurt his ended the last decade on team. a ringing high note by “They have a couple of very winning the Gabriel Richard talented players and when you turn the Christmas Tournament with a 3-2 puck over to them it is going to cost overtime win over the host school. you and that is exactly what happened. The They got two victory was really nice 2019 GR CHRISTMAS TOURNAMENT goals,” he Riverview’s CHAMPIONS eighth said. RIVERVIEW PIRATES straight win Riverview and left the goalie Josiah Jalen McCray Benjamin Lambert Bucs with 10 Dembrosky Julian Johnson Gabe Livernois victories, as stopped 20 Kyler Worley Blake Schwartz many as they of 22 shots Ryan Herzog Kyle Camilleri had all last in the game Thomas Dunne Zachary Werling season. and Richard’s Ethan Borso Noah Christman Richard Drew Adams Jack Lenden Tyler Sprindys had won its got 29 of the Luke Lenden Aidan Gazdecki Christmas 32 he faced. Andrew Wojtowicz Gavin Holmes tournament At the Jake Geladin Josiah Dembrosky each of the end of the Justin Severinski Jeremy Wright last two championship Luke Snow years and game, the Pioneers Riverview’s were Division 3 state semifinalists last Herzog and Holmes were named to season, but those accomplishments did the all tournament team, along with not intimidate the Pirates, who went Richard’s Robbie Chiles and Emery. toe-to-toe with their city rivals. To reach the title game, Riverview “Coming into the game, we knew knocked off Cabrini 3-2. that GR is one of the top teams Ryan Herzog scored a pair of goals Downriver and we have a good group in the game and Jack Lenden had the of kids so I expected that we would other. Jake Geladin had two assists compete with them, said Riverview and Gavin Holmes, Aiden Gazdecki, coach Anthony Schooley. Ben Lambert and Julian Johnson had The game was knotted at 2-all in one each. overtime when Riverview’s Gavin Goalie Dombrosky stopped 20 of Holmes ended it with a power-play 22 shots for the victory. goal with 5:49 to play in the extra Host Gabriel Richard reached the period. Tommy Dunne assisted. finals by beating Wyandotte 4-2. Riverview opened the game scoring Chiles (two), Gavin Fink and with a goal from Ryan Herzog, Jake Emery had goals for Richard, assisted by Holmes. Holmes then which broke up a 2-2 game with two scored later in the first period as the unanswered goals in the third period. Bcs grabbed a 2-0 lead. That goal was Adams stopped 14 of 16 shots. assisted by Herzog and Dunne. In the consolation finals, Cabrini The Pioneers answered quickly knocked off Wyandotte 6-5 to claim
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Austin Harrison (88) and the Gabriel Richard Pioneers fell in overtime to the Riverview Pirates, who celebrated their 10th win of the year. Photos by Larry Caruso
third place in the tournament. Riverview heads into 2020 leading the Michigan Metro League West Division and riding an eight-game winning streak. The Bucs have beaten Richard, Cabrini, Grosse Ile, Dearborn Divine Child, Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central, Cap City, Cadillac, Ann Arbor Pioneer, Toledo St. Francis and Huron. Upcoming, the Bucs will face rematches with Grosse Ile on Jan 22 and Huron on Jan. 29.
Gabriel Richard finished 2019 with a 7-3 mark and after playing in their Christmas Tournament the Pioneers quickly played two games in the new year, falling to Grosse Pointe South 5-1 Jan 4 and bouncing back to beat Allen Park 4-3 on Jan 7. Upcoming for the Pioneers are games at Macomb Dakota on Jan. 20 and a home game at the Yack against the FNV Griffins of the Mid-Michigan Hockey Conference.
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Flint Powers Catholic gets better of Gabriel Richard HANK MINCKIEWICZ Riverview Register
After five straight victories to open the 2019-20 season, the Gabriel Richard basketball team found a mountain that was just a little too tall to climb. But coach Kris Daiek’s team gave it a good shot. The Pioneers fell at home to powerful Flint Powers Catholic 62-56 on Jan. 7 Gabriel Richard led much of the night. The Pioneers were up 31-18 at halftime and still ahead 45-39 headed into the fourth, but Powers outscored the 23-11 over the course of the final eight minutes to snatch away the victory. “We need to make more plays down the stretch to win those games,” said Daiek.”We fought hard - I am really proud of that - but we have to make plays down the stretch and we need more guys to step up. We can be a really good team but we need some guys to take a step forward.” Gabriel Richard jumped out to a 13-5 first-quarter lead and then turned it up a notch on both ends of the floor and played a great second quarter,
increasing its lead from eight points to 13. Powers closed the gap in the third period and continued getting closer in the fourth, finally taking its first lead of the night with three minutes left in the game. Powers took the lead for good with about two minutes left and closed out the game at the free-throw line. Robbie Henderson led the Pioneers offense with 23 points. Nick Hiuser and Jacob Kowal scored none each and junior Mike Holdsclaw had eight points and seven rebounds. Sophomore Nick Szczechwoski had four points to go along with nine assists. Prior to the Powers game, Gabfriel Richard had ripped off five straight victories, a couple of them close, a few blowouts. In the easier category were a 59-30 win over grosse Ile, a 71-35 win over Huron and an unbelievable 57-8 destruction of Cabrini. On the other hand, there was a close 55-51 win over Monroe St, Mary Catholic central and a 56-53 squeaker over Livonia Franklin. The victories over SMCC and Franklin came in back-to-back games.
First, the Pioneers knocked off SMCC. It was a tight game all the way with SMCC holding a 40-39 lead heading into the fourth quarter. But Richard outscored their Huron League rival 16-11 over the final eight minutes to pull out the win. Henderson and Nick Huiser combined for 13 of Richard’s 16 points in that final period. Sophomore Mike Calhoun led Richard with 10 points followed by Henderson and Jacob Kowal with nine each and Huiser with seven. Szczechowski had another great stat line with seven points, eight assists and seven rebounds. With the win over SMCC, Richard completed a clean sweep of Huron League teams on its schedule, knocking off the Falcons, Grosse ile and Huron, a fact not lost on Daiek. “We feel like we accomplished something,” he said. “That’s a very tough league and to beat three teams in that league, that says something.” Three nights later the Pioneers engaged in another tense battle and again came away with the victory, this time over Livonia Franklin. It was a close game all the way,
RICHARD SCHEDULE January 17 at Cardinal Mooney January 21 H Bishop Foley January 27 at Royal Oak Shrine January 31 at AA Greenhills February 4 H Cranbrook February 7 H Cardinal Mooney February 11 at Bishop Foley February 14 H Royal Oak Shrine March 4 at Trenton but in the fourth quarter Kowal hit a couple of three-point shots and Holdsclaw was money at the freethrow line and Richard hung on for the win. Holdsclaw led the Pioneers with a career high 18 points and Hendson added nine points. Branden Bilinski had eight points and Szczechlwski seven to go along with another nine assists. It wasn’t Richard’s cleanest game of the season, but Daiek chalked it up as a learning experience “We found a way to win,” the Richard coach said.. “Our kids took it to another level and decided tonight wasn’t going to be the night we lose our first game.”
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The Riverview boys basketball team had a 50-50 kind of a finish to the 2019 portion of its current schedule. Coach Marcus Voelz’ team won its first two games of the season, beating Southgate Anderson 71-60 and Taylor Prep 51-46, but before the break came, the Bucs stumbled in losses to Summit Academy (62-42) and Dearborn Heights Crestwood (61-48). Offensively so far, the Bucs have been keyed by junior M.R.E Neal and senior Austin Poe. Neal is averaging neary 17 points per game and Poe is at 13.5. Jimari Moultrie is also chipping an average of seven points a game for a Riverview team that averages 55 per outing. The Bucs got back to work after the holidays with a full slate of league contests. The faced Huron (Jan. 10)
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RIVERVIEW SCHEDULE January 17 at Grosse Ile January 21 at Airport January 24 H Milan January 28 H Flat Rock January 31 at Jefferson February 2 at Flat Rock February 7 H Huron February 11 at SMCC February 14 H Grosse Ile February 18 H Airport February 21 at Milan February 28 H Jefferson March 3 H Crestwood March 5 at Trenton Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central (Jan. 14) and they face archrival Grosse Ile on Jan. 17.
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The Gabriel Richard High School girls’ basketball team has gotten off to a good start and stood at 5-2 after their first seven games this season. They won their first five, including a 60-13 defeat of Detroit Cristo Rey, before losing 43-28 at Erie Mason on Dec. 28 and 50-31 at Royal Oak Shrine in their first Catholic League Intersectional 2 League game Jan. 3. “Those last two games were a good challenge for us, and hopefully will help us get better as we go,” Coach Sam Lamb said. “The girls are working really hard.” Senior point guard Angela Cabalang is averaging 14 points and 5 assists and senior guard Maddie Szczechowski, who’s averaging 11 points a game.
Sophomore post player Isabella Assimacopoulos, meanwhile, has been a pleasant surprise, averaging 7 points 9 rebounds. “She’s starting every game and really being a key contributor for us.” Lamb said. “We were hoping she would step up this season, and now she’s in a big role and doing a tremendous job.” Lamb credits his four seniors and four underclassmen with doing an “unbelievable” job of focusing and trying to get better and helping each other perform well. The Richard community has taken notice, as boys’ team athletes, parents and supporters have been showing up to the games, especially at home. “It’s been really nice to have that support,” Lamb said. “We’ve noticed that some of the teams we play don’t have as many of their fans at the games.
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A fourth-quarter offensive explosion led the Riverview girls basketball team to its first victory of the new decade on Jan. 6. The Pirates scored 32 final-quarter points to blow open a close game and beat Huron League rival Huron 80-55. The victory was keyed by Junior guard Kylie Skidmore, who in her first start of the season, scored a gamehigh 26 points to lead the Bucks to the victory. “Kylie had been playing a lot, but she hadn’t been starting,” said Riverview coach Rob Sauter. “She really came through.” Skidmore was not alone in having a big offensive game, as three-point artist Rayah Kolbusz came off the bench to score 17 points. Kolbusz had four three-point shots and each of her bombs drew roars from the home Riverview crowd.
Senior guard Shannon McAlindon, who controls the game tempo for Riverview, chipped in with 11 points for the Buc. For most of three quarters, this game looked nothing like a blowout. In fact, Huron led 17-15 at the end of the first. And Riverview led only 3534 at halftime. Riverview’s lead was just six heading into the final quarter, but the Bucs started the final frame with two free throws, a steal and a three-point bucket and the route was on. Riverview’s lead went from six points to 17 points in a matter of three minutes and the home team pulled away from there. Sauter said it was his team’s defense that was the difference in the second half and surely in the fourth quarter. “Our defensive intensity was much better in the second half,” he said. “We simplified our defense a little bit and did a better job of anticipating
passes and getting in the lanes. “Everything for us starts with defense.” Sauder added that he was happy to get into a close game for most of the way. Riverview’s previous five games this year had not been closed. Three of those games resulted in wins and two of them in losses. “It was good to get in a game like this,” Sauter said. “I’m very happy with the way we responded. I really like The Moxy of this team.” Huron, which played well most of the night, got 15 points from Faith Callahan, nine from Sam Belair and eight from Courtney Balacz. Skidmore scored the first seven points of the game as Riverview bolted out to a 7-0 lead, but Huron doggedly battled back in the first quarter and made a game of it until the final period. Skidmore then scored 10 more points in the fourth quarter to help put the nail in the coffin for Riverview.
REMAINING SCHEDULE January 16 Home Airport January 21 Home Crestwood January 23 Home Milan January 27 at Jefferson January 30 at Flat Rock February 3 at the Huron February 6 Home SMCC February 10 Home Grosse Ile February 13 at airport February 17 at Milan February 20 Home Jefferson February 27 Home Woodhaven With the win, the Bucs improved to 4-2 overall. They have beaten non-league foes Dearborn Fordson Southgate Anderson and Allen Park and fallen to non-league Temperance Bedford and league rival Flat Rock.
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A look back to the beginning of the Riverview Goodfellows JERRY PERRY
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With the Christmas season now passsed, I’m going to give you a little history of the Riverview Goodfellows Association. Most of my followers aren’t old enough to remember when the Riverview Goodfellows Association (Motto: No child without a Christmas) began, but I’m going to go back in time when it was started. The Riverview Goodfellows Association, was originally partnered with the Trenton Goodfellows and was called the Trenton-Riverview Goodfellows. It all started around 1928 with some very caring men from Trenton and Riverview. Charter members were Jones L. Risk, W.F.Von Moll, Max Ellias, Arthur J. Kloock, and William Tiefer. All from Trenton. Riverview was to come along later with men like Max Stanberry, a teacher at F.B. Sibley School; Martin Weinlander, Superintendent of the Riverview School District; William Hetzman, principal of Sibley School; William Cuddy, janitor at F.B.Sibley School; Andrew B. Davis, Riverview Chief of Police; Leroy Melms, Don Highfield and Royal Williams, All have since passed. May they rest in Peace. And of course, Jack R. Shoup, retired chief of police who is still with us. The Association started with a simple idea in mind, and that was to give every child a Christmas and, “Helping families less fortunate than your own.” They called themselves “Old News Boys Goodfellows Association”. Over the years, the Goodfellows paper was just a special edition of the local newspaper, that was until the year Max Stanberry, a very popular Riverview teacher and longtime Riverview resident, returned from a trip to Las Vegas, with a gag newspaper depicting him being arrested as a horse thief. He thought it would be a good idea to fashion the Goodfellows paper in
the same manner. So one of the first papers to do so was printed and sold in 1963 as the Trenton-Riverview Goodfellows edition. The article was headlined “IMPEACHMENT” in bold letters. The article read that “Confusion in the Trenton and Riverview areas due to the Hot War waged by the long divided and conquered American Indian and that by Christmas Eve, all residents would be paying to Chief Loud-Voice Elzior Broche and Milton-Tom-peesaw-Mitchell.” Some of the locals read the article and actually believed it. Needless to say it caused quite a stir in the area. There were no disclaimers or comments like “Don’t believe everything you are reading” or “Just Kidding”. The Trenton-Riverview joint paper was printed two more years using the same gag theme, Articles that headlined. “Riverview Sewage Treatment Plant being used as a Distillery” and “President L.B. Johnson to visit,” The Trenton-Riverview Goodfellows lasted until 1966, when Riverview members decided it was time to go on their own and formed The Riverview Old News boys, Goodfellows Association. The first to chair the newly formed organization was a fellow by the name of Edward Mann. The year the Riverview Goodfellows were on their own was the year the historical “Riverview Razzberry” was born. This time the paper had all kinds of disclaimers, like: Published in the spirit of fun, Don’t believe it and This paper was prepared for the amusement of all and the discomfort of none. The first article was a real hit with all who read it, and will probably never be matched again. It was headlined “U.F.O.S Land in the Forest.” The article was mostly aimed at Riverview police officers, who shall remain anonymous. It was hilarious and to this day some believe it really happened. The Second article to cause quite a stir was one that headlined “All Marriages Performed by the Riverview Mayor Pete Rotteveel are null and void. This one caused one wife, whose marriage was performed by by Pete, to
call, crying, “How could you do such a thing to us?” Down through the years, a lot of fun was had by the writers who wished to remain anonymous and used names like, Jose Chauncey, Deputy Dawg, Captain Midnite, Wee R. Rite, A. Roomer, I.C. Gull and Don E Brooke. The paper also had the city purchasing the Sibley Quarry, The Boblo boats, McLouth Steel, Detroit Mayor, Colman A. Young being elected Riverview Mayor and the landfill erupting. All these crazy articles had unknown writers. Some of the Riverview members who were there every year standing on their favorite corner selling papers shied away from
the limelight of the presidential chairs, workers such as Floyd Fountain, Mike Hale, Ben Masserant, Ernie Bonacor, Ray Blair, Paul Stav, Adam Molnar, just to name a few. The tradition continues today, only now more women are involved. People standing on corners and intersections selling Goodfellows newspaper edition to raise money to support the local Goodfellows program. A special mention has to be made about the soup and sandwiches provided to all the corner workers, for many years by the late Kathrine Vreeland. May she rest in Peace. And now to all the tireless workers who keep the tradition going: A very sincere and hearty thank you.
Kiwanis joins Salvation in Red Kettle campaign
The Kiwanis of Riverview once again this year assisted the Salvation Army with their “Red Kettle Campaign.” This year the Kiwanis did their “Bell Ringing” at Kroger in Southgate. The civic group had help from the Riverview Community High School Key Club and the Seitz Middle School Builders Club. The Bell Ringing on behalf of the Salvation Army is a long standing tradition with the Riverview Kiwanis. “We make this a part of a larger competition between al the Downriver Kiwanis Clubs,” said Kiwanis director Andy Swift. “We haven’t won this competition in years. But we are hopeful with recruiting new members this year we’ll have greater coverage which should translate to more money raised.”
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