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Riverside Trike-A-Thon Fundraiser

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iverside Child Care held their annual Trike-A-Thon on Friday, May 4. Each year the event is held to fundraise money in support of St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. All of the proceeds raised go directly to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. The funds can be used for anything from flights for parents to stay with the children, meal cards, video games, toys and anything else they may need.

This was the 17th Trike-A-Thon held at Riverside Child Care. The various age groups of Riverside took turns pedalling laps around the closed off area. Counting all of the age groups the kids were out there for a total of two hours. A total of forty-eight families participated in the event this year.

The children received packets ahead of time and began collecting donations from friends and family. St. Jude’s Hospital sends out a great programming packet. The entire week before the event children learn all about bike and trike safety rules. It is incorporated directly into the children’s lesson plans for the week.

According to staff, the children get more and SEE TRIKE page 4 Riverside students get together for a photo after their ride.

Kiwanis Spaghetti Dinner Sarah Hemsworth

Riverview Register Staff Writer

On April 27, the Kiwanis Club held a spaghetti dinner to raise money for the children in the community.

The dinner started at 5:00 p.m. at Seitz Middle School and was scheduled to end at 8:00 p.m. All money raised helps the Kiwanis Club of Riverview, to fund the projects that benefit the kids of the community. This years spaghetti dinner proved one of the more successful fundraisers, and the sauce is notably, famous and delicious.

People began arriving before the fundraiser started, and as seats filled up, the parking lot filled up just as quick. A near record turnout for the night, as almost $2,400 was raised. Around 350 meals were served that night, making this

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Kirk Borger Celebration of Life Ceremony

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“Celebration of Life” for the former Library Director Mr. Kirk Borger, Director of the Riverview Veterans Memorial Library, was held on Sunday, April 29, 2018. The ceremony, put on by the library employees and the Library Commission, was held from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. More than 100 patrons, friends, retired city hall employees, library commissioners, Mr. Ron Hinrichs (President of the Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber of Commerce), State Representative Cara Clement, and members of Kirk’s rugby team, along with the mayor all came to honor the memory of the longtime library director. Children painted rocks for the new rock garden that will be placed near the entrance of the library.

Attendees viewed pictures of Kirk and read the many ‘Thank You” letters received by the library over the years acknowledging Kirk’s kindness.

Long time library employee Debbie Helton introduced Mayor Andrew Swift who led several speakers that spoke about their relationship with “Mr. Kirk.” Afterward all enjoyed sharing their personal stories with each other while enjoying several different kinds of dessert available.

The library commission has established a donation program to build a new “Puppet Theater”

and purchase a new overhead projector and screen for the meeting room to support the lecture series that Kirk loved putting on. Donations will be accepted at the Riverview Veterans Memorial

Library, both in person and by mail. The Riverview Veterans Memorial Library is located at 14300 Sibley Road, Riverview.

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“I feel it is important to give back to the community that helped raise me, We offer a variety of services and we have senior discounts. We should be supporting the elderly and the sick as they may not be able to support themselves or do for themselves as they once did” stated Owner Tinley Saplatnik-Rode of Trust Us Professional Cleaning. “I partnered with Cleaning For A Reason as I have experienced first-hand watching and taking care of my Mema, Nancy Lofits, who I lost to lung cancer. After seeing what she went through with chemotherapy, I knew I wanted and needed to help. Chemo can destroy the human body and compromise a person’s strength to perform everyday activities. When someone has cancer,

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Safer Schools and Community Survey In quake of rising gun violence a number of community leaders got together to discuss safety of Riverview’s schools, churches and public buildings on Friday, March 2nd. When assembled the group addressed the issues head on.

Attendees carefully analyzed what safety precautions have been put in place, and where things can be improved.

Reassuringly the group of leaders discovered that there are already multiple safety precautions in place. Chief of Police, Clifford Rosebohm, noted that the schools’ safety committee meet monthly with members of the police and fire departments to go over safety procedures, as well as to address concerns routinely.

Discussion about officers routinely visiting building also came up. There was notable value in officers being able to familiarize themselves with the structural differences of each building. Routinely having law enforcement nearby also adds a certain deterrent to violence.

Talk concerning mental illnesses, and finding better ways of identifying students who may be struggling became a lead point of the discussions.

Programs that encourage every student to be involved in at least one club or extracurricular activity were brought up. It was noted that it would serve the purpose of keeping students from being isolated. At the same time it give staff and the opportunity to better identify issues with children in closer settings.

As the meeting came to a close the various leaders began addressing how to best communicate things with residents and students of the school district.

It was decided that a City Hall meeting between a panel would be the best platform of communication. However, wanting to go into the meeting with a sense of direction, the “Safer Community Survey was formed.” While the survey did close on Wednesday, April 25, numerous individuals did participate in the survey. Although no date has officially been set for the City Hall meeting at this time, community leaders are planning to have very productive gathering with residents in the near future.

Inaugural Riverview Summit 5k

This year Riverview Summerfest will boast a brand new 5k course as part of their festivities. The race has been named the Inaugural Riverview Summit Run 5k, and will take on place Saturday, June 16 at 6:00pm. Participants will enjoy a challenging course that begins in Young Patriots Park. Runners will trek through the neighborhood and be taken to the highest elevation and most spectacular view in Downriver, the top of the Riverview Highlands Golf Course. The race will then circle back to Young Patriots Park. Participants will receive a finisher medal, post race refreshments, food and a commemorative t-shirt. You can register online at runsignup.com or by entry form found at the City of Riverview Recreation Department. There will be an award ceremony at 7:00pm in the stage area. After the race make sure to join in on the live bands and fun of 2018 Riverview Summerfest.

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“The most rewarding part of running the event is fostering compassion and a spirit of generosity in the children in our care,” said Assistant Director and Pre-K Teacher, Bridgette Halcomb said. “They are so proud of their fundraising efforts and we speak to them about how this helps other children just like them, who have unfortunately fallen very ill. The children also benefit greatly from the bike safety lessons and absolutely love riding their bikes here at their school!”

All together the riders raised a total of $2,610.00, which both the children and staff are very proud of. “This has been a Riverside tradition for many years,” said Owner and Director, Jennifer Dermody.

“We carry on with the event because I feel that it is so important to support children and families.”

Riverside Child Care is located at 15918 King Road and their phone number is 734-479-5448. They care for children from the ages of 6 weeks to 5 years through the regular school year, and add on a summer camp for children from the ages of 6-12 for the summer months. Their website is childcareriverside.com.

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Riverview History With Perry Received a letter from a Gary Harrison asking. Dear Mr. Perry, I have a question that has been bugging me for a long time on the area that Vreeland Park sits in. When driving down Quarry Road and coming up on the park there is a huge area that seems to be dug out of the earth and a park sits in the dug out area. When looking at satellite Gerald Perry images there is a Creek, Huntington Creek that goes through there and was thinking that it had something to do with that.

Dear Gary, the area you are questioning has been there since the 1920s, and at one time the area was an open drain running from the Frank and Poet Drain west of Fort Street, through Vreeland Park, all the way to the Monguagon Creek that ran parallel to Jefferson.

Through all of my research, on the area, I have not run across any evidence of the area being dug out. Most believe it was a natural depression in the ground made by natural erosion over a long period of time. During the late 1950s, Riverview experienced an outbreak of Hepatitis, and the cause was suspected to be the Huntington drain. The Mayor and Council had the Governor declare an Emergency, after which the Drain was completely enclosed from Fort Street to an area just east of Clark street.

Just a side note, in the 1920s the Village Council had the area from Valade to Quarr renovated and landscaped and put in a Wading pool.

Even had a balloon ascension to celebrate its grand opening.

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He ran and was elected to the Riverview School Board.

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AYC Class 2017, Best Ever!

Cameron Colwell

Riverview Register Staff Writer

John Dalessandro has been a Riverview Resident for ten years.

He recently ended his term as the Commodore of the Associated Yacht Clubs for the year of 2017.

AYC is made up of thirty-two boating clubs throughout Michigan, Ohio and the province of Ontario.

Primarily active in the western basin of Lake Erie, it helps connect the independent clubs of the area.

The primary goal of AYC is to promote each of the thirty-two clubs involved through various events. In return each club host one of AYC’s monthly meetings every three years, as well as actively participate in the events put on by AYC. Dalessandro served as Commodore to the Wyandotte Yacht Club in 2009, before getting involved with the inner workings of AYC. After that he filled the position of Head Fleet Captain for AYC in 2010. The Head Fleet Captain keeps record of travelled miles and attendance for various

AYC IS MADE UP OF THIRTY-TWO BOATING CLUBS THROUGHOUT MICHIGAN, OHIO AND THE PROVINCE OF ONTARIO. events, primarily their poker runs. In 2014 he ran for Sergeant of Arms, which officially began his journey to Commodore of AYC. He was elected to the position by delegates of each club. From there he progressed through the ranks of Rear Commodore and Vice Commodore. Finally in the year of 2017 John ascended to Commodore.

John is most proud of the commodary seen amongst the clubs during his time as Commodore, especially that of the AYC Class of 2017. The common saying for the Class of 2017 quickly became “17!

17! 17! Best class ever, just saying!”

At the end of Dalessandro’s service was the AYC Commodore’s Ball. This event is put on each year to honor a Commodore’s year of service. This year it took place on February 16 and 17. The theme of “Cruising the

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Seas” covered the wall and floors of the Holiday Inn in Perrysburg, OH. Nearly 900 individuals attended the event. Thirteen rooms had been completely gutted and decorated by individual clubs to represent different stops and locations, not to mention and elaborately decorated atrium space that connected the entire event.

“The biggest thing about AYC is the friends you make. You are spending every weekend with these people, and you make the kind of friends that last a lifetime.” said John Dalessandro and First Lady Dawn Schaumburger.

First Lady Dawn has lived in Riverview for twenty years herself. She was recently the acting Commodore of Wyandotte Yacht Club in 2016.

Dalessandro now fills the role of Advisor for AYC, and will continue to do for the 2018 Cabinet of Officers.

First Lady Dawn Schaumburger and Commodore John Dalessandro at the 2017 AYC Ball.

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CULINARY CAPERS Remember the Forge restaurant on Fort Street in Riverview?

It was one of the most popular and beloved eateries in the Downriver area — a favorite place for meetings and special events, lunch and Sunday brunch with a bountiful buffet that included an awesome cheesecake.

The cheesecake was so creamy and delicious that I was compelled to ask for the recipe, but my request was denied because, “we don’t give out our recipes.”

“Oh, well,” I thought, “good try.”

Evelyn Cairns I have found that sometimes when a restaurant, or friend, won’t share a recipe, it’s because the delectable was store-bought or made from a mix. But I was sure that was not the case with the Forge Cheesecake.

Years later, after the restaurant was sold and reopened, I was astonished to receive the recipe anonymously in the mail.

Not only is the cheesecake one of the most delectable I have ever tasted, but also the easiest I ever baked. The original recipe called for 4 8-ounce packages of cream cheese, but I wanted a smaller cheesecake, so I adapted the recipe, cutting it in half and baking it in a store-bought 9-inch graham cracker crust instead the spring-form pan needed for the original.

The next time I baked it, I used the from-scratch crust recipe on the Keebler Graham Cracker Crumbs box.

FORGE CHEESECAKE (Adapted) 2 packages (8-ounces each) cream cheese, softened 6 tablespoons sugar ½ pint sour cream, divided 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 eggs Unbaked 9-inch graham cracker crust (Tip: I softened the unwrapped cream cheese in the microwave for 25 seconds.)

On low speed of electric mixer, beat until smooth the cream cheese, sugar, 2 tablespoons of the sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs and beat until smooth. Pour into crust and bake at 350 degrees for about 35 minutes, or until

center jiggles slightly. Remove from oven and let stand 5 minutes while making the following topping: Topping: To remaining sour cream, add 3 tablespoons sugar and ½ teaspoon vanilla. Stir to combine and spread on hot cheesecake. Return cheesecake to oven and bake 5 minutes.

Refrigerate overnight for best slicing.

READER SHARES RECIPE Lynda Van Englen of Grosse Ile shares a recipe for John’s Scones from the May 2000 issue of County Home.

John, a former chef at a New Haven, Conn., restaurant and bookstore, writes that “from day one, my currant scones outsold Stephen King.”

The chef suggests cutting the dough into wedges, but Lynda rolls it thicker and uses a biscuit cutter, as is customary in England.

British tradition demands jam and clotted cream as accompaniments, so I’m including an excellent substitute for the latter. It is incredibly easy and keeps well in the refrigerator for two or three days JOHN’S SCONES 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoons cream of tartar ¾ teaspoon baking soda 6 tablespoons butter ½ cup walnuts or currants 2 eggs 4 tablespoons milk

Combine dry ingredients and cut in butter. Stir in walnuts or currants.

Combine eggs and milk and add to dry ingredients until moistened. Form dough into a ball and roll or pat into a 7-inch circle about ¾-inch thick on a floured surface. Cut into 6 or 7 wedges.

Place on ungreased baking sheet, brush with milk and sprinkle with sugar.

Bake at 425 degrees 12 to 15 minutes, until golden.

Faux Clotted Cream: In a bowl, stir 1 cup heavy whipping cream, 1/3 cup sour cream and 1 tablespoon powdered sugar. Beat with a mixer until stiff peaks form.

And if you wondered if scone is pronounced to rhyme with tone or gone, either is correct. But in Scotland, where the scone originated, it rhymes with gone.

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MAY DEVELOPMENTS Dear Fellow Riverview Residents.

I hope you enjoyed the inaugural edition of the Riverview Register.

The feedback that I have received has been very positive. Please let me know what you think at aswift@ cityofriverview. com. The publishers have established some pretty solid lines of communication with the city and Andrew Swift the schools. This partnership will hopefully create a monthly paper that you will look forward to reading each month. Like last month, May promises to bring lots of activity at the Riverview Center located at Fort Street and Pennsylvania. Construction is moving along at very quick pace and will continue into the summer.

In addition to the business activity I talked about last month the Piramal Company (formerly Ash Stevens) is expanding its office and laboratory areas to meet current demand. Ash Stevens is a full-service pharmaceutical contract manufacturer with over five decades of experience developing drug substances and manufacturing active pharmaceutical ingredients. Also there is a proposed use for the Arkema property located at Electric and Pennsylvania. A company has proposed to construct a solar farm on the site. The Downriver Community Conference has provided $10,000.00 of the $20,000.00 required for an environmental assessment.

And just like you, I’m anticipating the opening of the new Tiramisu Restaurant very soon. For those who have asked about the activity on the WJR property, FEMA has built a small communications facility to use in case of national or state emergency.

The facility would be used to broadcast emergency information from the site in the case of not being able to from the main facility located in Detroit.

By the time this edition of the Riverview Register is published our Recycling Committee will have tabulated the results of the Recycling Survey that went out with the water bills on online. Here a few statistics

we can publish so far. There were 3,800 surveys sent out by mail. There were 963 returned with the water bills plus 207 surveys taken online. The total number of surveys taken was 1,170 for a 30.7% return rate. We will publish the results next month.

I would like to personally thank the committee members who helped out with preparing and tabulating the survey. A Big Thanks goes to Ms. Juliann Testy, Mr. Tim Whitlow, Mr. Dan Bittner, and also Mr. Chris Crayne.

Also the Safe Schools, Churches, and City survey closed as of Wednesday, April 25th. At the time of this writing there were 122 responses to the survey. The information received will be gleaned for the most common issues and suggestions.

These issues and suggestions will be addressed in a video presented at a town hall meeting later in May or early June. Thank You to all who participated.

On the more good news front, Riverview recently received a Parks Improvement Grant in the amount of $60,000 from Wayne County. The money must be used for improvements at Young Patriots Park.

Also at Young Patriots Park there has been plenty of activity planting more trees donated by Ms. Miko Ceasar. Miko is a staunch supporter of the park and Riverview residents appreciate all she has done to improve the park.

A Michigan Department of Natural Resources Mini Design Grant of $25,000 was received by the city for a non-motorized path on West Jefferson between Pennsylvania and Sibley Roads. Since this is a matching grant we are currently assessing how to finance the match.

Another exciting annual event coming up this month is the Opening Day of Baseball in Riverview. The festivities begin with a parade starting 9:00am on Saturday, May 19th at Memorial School. The parade will head east on Colvin and turn right at Krause to Diamond 1 of Lloyd Carr Park.

Thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you around town. Till next month...

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

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

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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 Mondays June 25 – July 30 (No class July 2) 10:00-11:00 a.m. #3300 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 Building • Ages: 6-9 Mondays June 25 – July 30 1:00-2:30 p.m. #3600 Cost: $45.00 Limit: 12

Young Patriots Park Community Center Shelter • Ages: 5-11 Thursdays June 28 – August 2 9:30-11:30 a.m. #3400 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 RIVERVIEW COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL POOL May 7 – July 26 Practices are held Monday through Thursday 5:30-7:00 p.m. for younger/new swimmers 7:00-8:30 p.m. for older/experienced swimmers #3901 Cost: $100.00 #3903 Cost Each Additional Child: $90.00

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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.

RHYTHM WALKING FITNESS This cardiovascular class uses walking patterns to get the job done. No jumping allowed here, just getting down to some great tunes with a reasonable approach. Plan on taking 3500-4500 steps. Class includes lightweight training (no floor work) and balance work. Finish with a relaxing stretch and you’re good to go! Instructor: Sue (Flanary) Michetti June 11 thru July 23 • No class July 2 • 6 weeks

Wednesdays June 27 – August 1 (No class July 4) 9:30-11:00 a.m Ages: 5-8 #3201 Cost: $25.00 Limit: 25 SWEETS & TREATS Come satisfy your sweet tooth by trying new and delicious recipes! We will be creating and then tasting our desserts.

Community Center Building • Ages: 10-12 Wednesdays June 27 – August 1 (No class July 4) 1:00-3:00 p.m. #3601 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.

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ZUMBA What a fun way to get fit! The wonderful sounds of Latin music help you get the party started. Rhythms include Salsa, Merengue, Cha Cha Cha and more! If you’ve never been to a Zumba class what are you waiting for, the time is now! When you’re finished you will be able to conquer the world!

Instructor: Sue (Flanary) Michetti June 14 thru July 26 • No class July 5 • 6 weeks Z1 Thursdays 7:00-8:00 p.m.

City Hall Gym #5005 Zumba Z1 $27.00 #4505 Walk-ins per class $5.00

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FROM THE CITY INTEGRATIVE YOGA THERAPY Participants are trained to become mindful of the body, breath, energy and emotions as they awaken to the mind, body, spirit connection. The program is designed to increase strength, flexibility, balance and endurance through focused breathing, stretching, sustained poses, movement and resistance. Each class ends with a guided relaxation and meditation. It is best to wear loose fitting clothing and refrain from eating at least one to two hours prior to class. Please bring a yoga mat.

Classes taught by Shannon McMahon Hodges, D. D., CYT Bodymind Integrations, LLC/Yoga and Holistic Health Held at the Riverview Community Center Building Located next to the Riverview Public Library off Sibley Rd., west of Fort St. Class days and times: Session I 6 weeks Y1 Monday Y2 Thursday

July 9 – August 13 July 12 – August 16

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9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

QI GONG Qi Gong is similar to Tai Chi. In traditional Chinese medicine Qi represents life energy. This class consists of eight pieces of gentle, safe movements with breathing exercises to improve your Qi energy flow. It will help you take your consciousness, inner peace and general well being to the next level. All ages and levels welcome.

Instructor: Karen Ji Held at the Riverview Community Center Building.

April 30 – May 21 Mondays Wednesdays

4 weeks 9:30-10:30 a.m. Community Center 6:30-7:30 p.m. Community Center

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July 9 – August 15 6 weeks Mondays 9:30-10:30 a.m. Community Center Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 p.m. Community Center 1 class per week/per 4 week session $18.00 2 classes per week/per 4 week session $34.00 1 class per week/per 6 week session $27.00 2 classes per week/per 6 week session $51.00 Walk-ins per class $5.00

Seitz Middle School Pool 8 weeks AQ1 Tuesdays June 19 – August 7 9:00-10:00 a.m.

AQ2 Thursdays June 21 – August 16 9:00-10:00 a.m. (No class July 5) #6706 1 class per week $32.00 #6707 2 classes per week $60.00 #6705 Walk in $5.00 30 MINUTE ARMS EXPRESS For those with a busy schedule or those starting off in getting fit, you picked the right class -30 Minute Arms Express Workout! A quick, fun workout targeting the muscles in your arms, chest and back. A great way to tone your muscles, reduce arm flab and improve your flexibility. Please bring 1 to 5 pound weights. Instructor: Lisa Magyar

Number of Classes: Cost: #5901 3 classes $33.00 #5902 4 classes $44.00 #5903 5 classes $55.00 #5904 6 classes $66.00 #5911 2 days a wk/6 wk session $108.00 (Must take full 6 week session to get the special price on 2 days a week) #5805 Walk-ins $14.00 per class

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

10 weeks City Hall Gym F1 Wednesdays June 6 – August 15 6:00-6:30 p.m. (No class July 4) #6702 1 class per week $28.00 #6705 Walk in $5.00 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 10 weeks City Hall Gym CD1 Wednesdays June 6 – August 15 6:45-7:45 p.m. (No class June 4) CD2 Fridays June 8 – August 17 10:00-11:00 a.m. (No class July 6) #6708 1 class per week $40.00 #6709 2 classes per week $75.00 #6705 Walk in $5.00

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FROM THE CITY MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY – MONDAY, MAY 28 Please join the American Legion Post 389 and the City of Riverview for the Annual Memorial Day Ceremony. This year the Ceremony will honor the 17 brave souls from Riverview who gave all for us and our country’s freedom.

The Ceremony will commence at 11:00 am and will be joined by the Riverview High School Band, Bagpipes, Riverview Police Honor Guard and Keynote Speaker Colonel Mark W. Thompson. Prior to the service Mayor Andy Swift will lead a motorcycle brigade from the Legion to the Memorial.

Riverview Cub and Boy Scouts will be on hand to pass out flags, water and programs. Please join us on Memorial Day, Monday, May 28, at 11:00 am. at the Memorial in Young Patriots Park to honor not only the Riverview 17 but all those who gave their lives for this great country.

RIVERVIEW CIRCLE OF FLAGS Riverview once again will be displaying a Circle of Flags around Reflection Pond in Young Patriots Park in Honor of Memorial Day. The Flags will be on display from Thursday, May 24 evening until Tuesday, May 29. Each flag is flown in honor of or in memory of, a family’s loved one who courageously served in the armed forces. This must see flag display is a spectacular site that will fill you with patriotism. If you purchased a flag you will be able to pick it up from the Recreation Office starting on Monday, June 4th. If you wish to leave your flag it will be flown in the 2019 display.

SUMMERFEST CARDBOARD BOAT RACE The Riverview Summerfest Cardboard Boat Race will be held at 4:00pm on Saturday, June 16 in Reflection Pond.

The entire boat must be built from cardboard and duct tape. All materials must be provided by contestants.

Your team must be registered by Tuesday, June 12. For the complete rule list and entry form visit www.cityofriverview.com/departments/recreation/summerfest.

Judges will ultimately decide on the interpretation of the rules. Boats may be cut open or taken apart to insure no rule infractions have incurred.

Parent/Child Flight (5 to 12 years) - Nemo (1 or 2 children with 1 adult per boat) Flight (11 to 16 years) - Guppy (1 to 2 people per boat) Adult Flight (17 years and Up) - Dolphin (1 to 2 people per boat) Group Flight (8 years and up, any participants 10 years of age and under must have an adult on the boat.) - Whale (3 or more people per boat) RIVERVIEW SENIORS PRESENTS Firekeepers Casino - Battle Creek $31 Monday, June 4 9:30am - 6:30pm This beautiful casino is located in Battle Creek. They bring the heat with the hottest slot action, a poker room, bingo, and all of your favorite table games.

Caesars Casino - Windsor $22 Monday, July 16 & Monday, July 30 9am - 4pm Enjoy five hours of gambling with the latest in slot action and a variety of table games. *Book the 1st trip, and the 2nd trip is FREE* Detroit Tigers vs. Chicago Cubs - Comerica Park $35 Wednesday, August 22 5:30pm - 11:30pm • Tickets will be in section 218. Price includes food and water.

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CONTINUED from page 1 spaghetti dinner, one of the best in many years.

The money raised will be used to support the different programs for the children. Some programs include scholarships, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, “dictionary for all third graders”, the annual fishing derby, “Thanksgiving dinner baskets”, “Coats for Kids”, and more. The Kiwanis Club of Riverview has been providing food and services for the community’s people in need, for over 50 years now.

“There are so many to thank and it would be impossible to list them,” said Mayor, Andrew Swift, “thank you to two candidates for Judge of the 27th district court, Magistrate Elizabeth DiSanto and Mr. Dino Papadopoulus. And State Representative Cara Clemente for her continuous support of our club and our district.” Other ‘thank you’s’ include the Riverview Cub Scout Pack 1659, the Riverview Community High School National Honor Society, the Riverview Community High School Key Club, and Riverview Kiwanis members and their families.

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(16-17 Yrs of age) and for 18 OR OLDER MUST BE A REGISTERED VOTER Precinct Inspector: $9.25 per hour May work 6:15 AM to 2:15 PM Shift or 2:15 PM to Close of Polls (approximately 9 PM) or All Day Shift from 6:15 AM to Close of Polls (approximately 9 PM) Paid hrly. rate for 2-3 hrs. training Typing and Computer Knowledge a plus but not required.

PLEASE APPLY AT LEAST TWO MONTHS BEFORE THE ELECTION AS WORKERS ARE TO BE APPROVED BY THE RIVERVIEW ELECTION COMMISSION AT LEAST 30 DAYS BEFORE EACH ELECTION

“And a great big thank you to Riverview Community School District for the use of Seitz Middle School and the help of the dedicated staff there.

We have got the best people downriver!!” said Mayor Swift.

A successful night for the Kiwanis Club and for the communities children. Everyone who attended the dinner or donated, showed their love for the community in which they live and the people in it.

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FROM THE CITY CLERK NOMINATING PETITIONS TO ALL REGISTERED AND QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE RIVERVIEW COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT AND NORTH TRENTON, WAYNE COUNTY, MICHIGAN: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any qualified and registered voter desiring to serve as a School Board Trustee for the Riverview Community School District must file Nominating Petitions (or a non-refundable filing fee of $100.00 in lieu of petitions), and an Affidavit of Identity. Petitions will be accepted by the City Clerk no later than 4:00 PM, Tuesday, July 24, 2018, Riverview Municipal Building, 14100 Civic Park Drive. Petitions are available during normal business hours.

FURTHER NOTICE, that three seats are available: three four-year terms January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2022.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA PRIMARY CAREGIVER BUSINESS LICENSE Riverview residents who are Medical Marijuana Primary Caregivers, licensed by the State of Michigan, by ordinance are required to obtain a City of Riverview Business License. Please contact the Riverview City Clerk’s office to obtain your business license application for your home occupation business.

Residents may contact the clerk’s office (734) 281-4241 to find out if residences in your neighborhood as well as solicitors and peddlers have obtained the proper license to conduct business in Riverview.

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As part of the school’s STEM program, 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students form small groups to design, create and explain their games. On the day of the actual carnival, younger students came to play the various games in an effort to win nominal prizes.

For almost a month, the older students spent an hour each day designing and building carnival-style games using types of materials that might normally end up in a landfill.

According to Principal Jason Gribble, the original concept behind this event was inspired by an online video known as “Caine’s Arcade.”

“The most rewarding thing about the program is seeing the way students support each other…” said Principal Gribble “Watching the older the children cheer on and encourage the younger ones is an amazing sight.”

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Downriver Music Guild All-Stars William M. Beson Instrumental Music Director

The following students participated in the Downriver Music Guild All-star band for High School: Payton Filkins, Claire Walters, Andrew Fleurant, Delaney Nation, Robert Diebold, and Ethan Kulaszewski. The event was held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Allen Park High School and Allen Park Performing Arts Center.

Students spent the entire day rehearsing music with some of the most talented high school musicians from the entire downriver area. Local school band directors conducted the students for some of the musical selections, and they also had the opportunity to work with special guest conductor Mr. William Perrine, Wind Ensemble director from Concordia University. A final presentation concert was given on Saturday evening.

Congratulations to all participants!

There was a time when Summer School was the dreaded blemish on the face of a carefree summer — a time when sitting in the classroom was nothing more than an extension of unloved school. Last year, the Riverview Community School District decided to scrap the old concept of Summer School and replace it with a program that kids were eager to flock to: a Summer Enrichment program.

For the second consecutive year, Riverview Community School District will offer an eclectic variety of tuitionfree classes for students who are enrolled in the school district as residents or through School of Choice. Students from Kindergarten through 12th grade will have the opportunity to select from more than two dozen engaging classes that will meet at the Seitz-Huntington complex on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday, from 9:00 till noon, starting July 9 through August 2. A nutritious lunch will be offered, and there is no cost to families for the classes or the meals.

Among some of the classes offered through Summer Enrichment will be EV3 Robotics, Painting, Quilt-Making, Public

Speaking with a Techno Twist, a variety of fun Reading experiences, Algebra Enrichment, Writing and Book Publishing, Arts and Crafts, and Hands-on Science.

Other classes being developed are Spanish Encounter, Brain Boosters, Acting, Thinking Outside the Box to Create the Unexpected, Creative Literary Arts, Dance Basics, Getting Wired for Positive Learning, and Learning with Board (not Bored) Games.

District staff members are still in the process of designing classes that will entice children of all school ages to revel in the delight of summertime educational experiences.

More information on this program will be provided to parents of district students within the next few weeks, with enrollment expected to be completed before the end of the school year. More than 250 students took part in last year’s Summer Enrichment Program, and district administrators expect those numbers to grow, since parents and students alike expressed ardent satisfaction and deep appreciation for the program in its inaugural year. The love of learning can be life-changing for kids, and the Riverview District is dedicated to bringing those kinds of positive changes to their students throughout all seasons of the year.

First Grade Authors’ Celebration Mrs. Angelyn Maxon

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Mrs. Parent’s first grade class at Memorial Elementary participated in an author’s celebration this past month. Preparation for this culminating event took about one month of classroom time, which included a lot of teacher-student conferencing and coaching sessions.

The purpose of the event was to focus on Narrative Writing Standards, which is telling a story with sequence, transitions, imaginative word choice, and proper word conventions.

Inspiration for this project came from Lucy Calkins, who encourages celebrating student published writing. Twenty-five volunteers came in to participate in the event.

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THREE STORES IN ONE! Ask Marie Pucak how she happened to become the owner of Grosse Ile Pet & Garden Center and she will tell you that while owning a store such as this was not something she planned, it now appears undeniable that this is where she belongs.

After a high-profile and successful career in the corporate world of the Cleveland, Ohio area, Marie Pucak relocated to Grosse Ile when her husband Rick was offered a promotion in the Detroit area. Literally left on an Island where she didn’t know anyone, she accepted a part-time job working for the Grosse Ile Marketplace in 2014. “They needed my help, and I needed them. God put me where I needed to be,” Marie quipped.

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TENNIS On April 21, the Women’s Tennis team traveled to Trenton High School for the Trenton Invitational. The Pirates had 15 points, tied with Wyandotte Roosevelt but the girls won the tie-breaker bringing home the runner up trophy. In the No. 2 singles match, Christie Miller beat her Carlson opponent for third. Seher Azam won the No. 3 singles consolation championship against her Churchill opponent. Pirates double Charlotte Sass and Lauren Kaczor took the win in No. 1 double against Trenton. In No. 2 doubles, Jen Haase and Hannah Morin beat their Airport opponents for third place. Thalia Delgado and Alison Naif won the consolation championship against Anderson in the No. 3 doubles.

In May of 2016, Marie purchased the business from the previous owners and will be celebrating her second full year of ownership this month. “I never expected to fall in love with being a store owner, but now I can’t imagine my life any different”, she said.

Asked what sets her garden & pet supply apart from other comparable businesses, Marie was quick to say that their customer service is second to none. If we don’t carry an item that a customer wants, we will try to arrange to stock it. And my staff treats everyone who comes in here like family.

We really have three different businesses operating under the same roof. Our pet food and supply segment, our huge garden center and our recently expanded gift section.

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SOFTBALL The Women’s Softball team have been knocking games out of the par with their wins.

They have played against St. Mary’s Catholic Central, Airport High School, Flat Rock Rams, and have beat other teams. On April 10, the girls beat Anderson High School (6-2). Since then, the Pirates won their game against Huron (6-3). On April 20, a home double header against Woodhaven put the Pirates in number one with a score of (16-2) and (14-1). Another double header proved victorious for the girls, beating Milan (14-2) and (8-3). The girls have their next home game on May 23 at 4:30 p.m. against the Flat Rock Rams.

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BASEBALL On April 30, the Men’s Baseball team took on Flat Rock High School at 4:30 p.m. and took home the win, (1-0). Since the season started in March, the boys have played Allen Park, Trenton, Huron High School, Grosse Ile, Ida High School, and won against others.

Their first game, was on their home field, and beat Edsel Ford from Dearborn (5-0). From there, they beat Anderson High School (7-3), St. Mary Catholic Central (10-3), Airport (7-1), and Ida (5-3).

At their double header in Milan, the Pirates too the score of (7-4) and (4-1), winning both games. The boys won their second game of a double header against Huron (7-3) and Jefferson (5-3). Their next home game is May 14 against Airport at 4:30 p.m. and on May 18, a double header against Crestwood High School, first game starts at 4:00 p.m. and second game starts at 6:00 p.m.

SOCCER The Women’s Soccer team went to Milan High School on April 25 and came home with a winning score of (3-0). Since the season started, the Pirates have faced off against Carlson, Huron and Grosse Ile, while winning against other schools. On March 24, the girls traveled to Taylor to play against Truman High School and came home with a win (7-0). Since then, the Pirates beat Airport High School (4-2), Flat Rock (8-0), St. Mary’s Catholic Central (5-1), Mott High School (2-0) and Milan (3-0). The next home game is May 18 at 6:00 p.m. against Milan and May 23 at 6:00 p.m. against Grosse Ile.

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RCHS CREW WINS 54TH ANNUAL HEBDA MEMORIAL REGATTA On Saturday, April 28 the 54th Annual Hebda Memorial Cup Regatta was held out of the Wyandotte Boat Club. Riverview Community High School won both the men’s team trophy, and the combined points trophy for this season.

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were Wyandotte Roosevelt, Gibraltar Carlson, Southgate Anderson, Grosse Ile, Dearborn Heights Crestwood, Shaker Heights, Mercyhurst and Parkersburg.

The race is a 1500 meter course held out on the Detroit River between the western shore of Grosse Ile and the Wyandotte shore.

The startline is near the south end of the Wyandotte Shores Golf Course. Rowers then race north against the current, with the finish line right before BASF park.

Riverview won the Men’s Points Trophy, and finished the day with 36 points. This put them far ahead of second-place Wyandotte

Roosevelt (16) and third-place Crestwood (13).

Riverview also took home the Overall Points Trophy, combining both the men and women team scores. Riverview finished with a total of 41 points, while Roosevelt (33) and Trenton (30) closely followed.

GABRIEL RICHARD ROUND-UP On April 26, the Gabriel Richard Men’s Lacrosse team travelled to Grosse Ile High School for a game and came home with a winning score of (9-3). Since their season started in March, the boys have LACROSSE played against Walled Lake Central, Tecumseh High School, University Liggett, Gabriel Richard of Ann Arbor, and Divine Child while winning against other teams. On March 27 Arbor Prep from Ypsilanti, came to the Pioneer field where the boys pulled a (1-0) win. After that, the Pioneers beat St. Mary’s Catholic Central (7-5), Lincoln High School (12-2), Arbor Prep on April 20 (17-1), and Bishop Foley (13-11). Their final game of the scheduled season is May 14 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Mary Catholic Central.

On May 3, the Gabriel Richard Women’s Soccer team faced off against Austin Catholic from Chesterfield MI. The Pioneers took a winning score of (4-0). On March 12, the girls beat Austin Catholic with a score of (5-1). Since their season SOCCER has started, they have played St. Mary’s Catholic Central, Cardinal Mooney Catholic, Cabrini, Our Lady of the Lakes, and Lutheran North. On april 26, the Pioneers faced off with the rivals, Cabrini High School. The girls started with an early lead until Cabrini finished the game with a (5-2) lead. Their season of scheduled games will be over on May, when they travel to Detroit Cristo Rey High School.

Gabriel Richard or Riverview played Divine Child in a double header on May 1 on their home field. The score for each game was neck and neck, until Divine Child scored one more after each turn. The score SOFTBALL was (8-7) Divine Child and (12-11) also Divine Child. Back in April, the Pioneers took on a double header against Divine Child, in which the first game was a loss (9-4) and the second game was a victory for the Riverview girls (6-4). The Pioneers have played Cabrini High School, Gabriel Richard of Ann Arbor, Bishop Foley, Marian and Franklin High School. Their next and final home game will be May 11 at 4:30 p.m. against Farmington Hills.

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WEDNESDAY 04/18/18 TYPE: DWLS/NO INSURANCE/ RECKLESS/FELONIOUS ASSAULT AGAINST PO/FIEE AND ELUDE On Wednesday, 4/18/2018, while on patrol, Officer Parker observed a Chevrolet Malibu traveling Northbound on Fort St, in the City of Riverview, in the County of Wayne. Officer Parker ran the Michigan plate which came back to the registered owner, Raina Davis, with 8 suspensions out of Detroit, an expired license, and 2 traffic warrants out of Detroit. Officer Parker observed the driver of the Malibu was a younger female, which matched the description of the registered owner given by LEIN/SOS. Officer Parker initiated a traffic stop at Northbound Fort Stand Colvin, in the Donathan Chiropractic lot, to identify the driver.

Officer Parker made contact with the driver, single occupant, who verbally identified herself as Raina Alean Davis. She was argumentative and refused to provide any information on the Malibu and stated she had no license on her. Officer Parker confirmed the suspensions and warrants with Riverview Dispatch.

Officers Parker and Fell approached the Malibu and ordered Davis to step out of the vehicle because she was under arrest for driving on a suspended license.

Davis refused to step out. Officers Parker and Fell repeated orders to step out of the vehicle several times and still Davis refused to step out.

Sgt. McClendon was summoned to the scene.

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her out of the Malibu, Davis put the Malibu in gear and fled behind the Donathan Chiropractic building (which is a dead end). Officers Parker and Fell took off after her.

Davis turned around, as Officer Parker was nearing the side of the building, and struck Officer Parker in Unit 14-7 on the front passenger side. Davis then continued and struck Officer Fell in Unit 14-4, also in the front passenger side, taking Unit 14-4’s front passenger tire off. Davis then continued and attempted to leave the parking lot, but was stopped and blocked in

by Sgt. McClendon in Unit 14-5, causing minor damage to Unit 14-5.

Officers Parker and Fell ordered Davis out of the passenger side of the Malibu and placed her under arrest; handcuffed (dl/tc), searched, and placed in the rear of Unit 14-5.

Riverview Detectives were summoned to process the scene.

Riverview Towing was summoned to the scene to impound the Malibu after an inventory search was done per department policy. Riverview Towing also towed Patrol Units 14-7 and 14-4 due to the amount of damage.

Officer Parker transported Davis, in Unit 14-5, to the Riverview Police Station, without incident, where she was processed and placed in holding cell #4, without bond. Davis’ possessions were placed in locker #94.

Thank you Riverview Police Department, for all of your hard work and keeping us safe.

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Alliance of Downriver Watersheds Photo Contest This year the ADW launched a “Focus On Downriver Water” photo contest. in awesome prizes and help spread the word about how to keep Downriver’s water safe and clean! Unlike some photo contest, inexperienced photographers are encouraged to participate, including those of a younge age.

The contest began in January, and will continue running through the whole year. Each month offer a different photo prompt and prize. The prizes are from Downriver businesses including kayak trips, dinner for two and gift certificates. Each month’s winning photo will be featured in the 2020 Alliance of Downriver Watersheds Community Calendar.

The Alliance of Downriver Watersheds (ADW) is a permanent watershed organization in southeast

Michigan and formed under Public Act 517 of the Public Laws of 2004.

The ADW formally established themselves in 2007 but have been working together for many years to manage the area’s water resources.

The ADW consists of 23 public agencies in the Ecorse Creek, Combined Downriver and Lower Huron River Watersheds within Wayne and Monroe Counties. The ADW is relatively urban in nature consisting of 203.3 square miles and more than 450,000 people (2010 Census). Major watercourses within the ADW that drain to the Detroit River and Lake Erie include the Ecorse Creek, Sexton Kilfoil Drain, Frank and Poet Drain, Blakely Drain, Brownstown Creek, Huron River, Silver Creek and Woods Creek.

Student Photographs Officer At Walk Out Joshua Tufts, a senior at Gabriel Richard Catholic High School in Riverview, recently presented the City of Riverview with a photograph he took during a school service this past March as part of the National Student Walkout. Tufts, who plans to pursue a degree in photojournalism at Columbia University of Chicago, was snapping photos of the studentled memorial at GR for his school yearbook when he noticed Riverview Police Officer Eric Thome and his K-9 partner. Thome was on hand to provide security for the service, which took place on the athletic fields behind the school.

As students and staff circled one another to pray and say the rosary, Officer Thome and his K-9 stood on the outskirts, saluting the flag. “I wanted to capture Officer Thome and his K-9 unit honoring those who lost their lives in the school shooting,” Tufts said of his photograph. “The photograph really shows the honor and respect of Officer Thome and his K-9 as they stood watch.” The prayer service was held in remembrance of the 17 students and faculty members of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School who were killed in a schoolwide shooting.

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

SATURDAY, MAY 12 Friends of the Glens Park Day, At 9:00am we will be gathering to clean and improve Glens Park. With generosity and volunteerism, we have seen our Park evolve and show its potential as a beautiful natural area for many to enjoy. It not only benefits us, but our children and our children’s children as well. We are leaving a legacy for those that follow. This year will be our 8th Annual Park Day. We have a lot to be proud of and we hope we can continue our efforts.

FRIDAY, MAY 18 Kiwanis Cereal Food Drive, The Kiwanis of Riverview are sponsoring a “Cereal Food Drive” during the month of May. Elementary children are collecting cereal at school in a contest sponsored by the Kiwanis.This cereal drive is in support of the Detroit Medical Center and radio station 100.3 WNIC. This cereal collected will be donated to local food banks in support of needy children for the summer months while not in school where they would get breakfast. The Kiwanis of Riverview will have a trailer parked in the west parking lot of city hall on Friday, May 18th, 2018. They will be there from 4:00pm until 6:00pm for you to drop off your boxed or bagged cereal. Any child who comes by will be able to pick a book from our big bin of books for children. For more information please contact Andrew Swift at 734-284-5034 or aswift1@comcast. net.

FRIDAY, MAY 18 Forest Family Fun Run, Forest Elementary will be lacing up their shoes and pounding the pavement for its second annual Forest Family Fun Run. Participants will be running through the streets of the neighborhood of the Forest subdivision. Some streets in the forest will be closed down from 12:45pm until 3:30pm, while the students and their families participate in this one mile fun run. The students have been diligently training in and out of gym class

for this big day. This year the run is turning into a FUNdraiser to raise money to build a path in the back of Forest Elementary School. This will be a black topped path where students can run/walk during the day and community members may use the path after school hours. Please come out and support our students while they take on this challenge. Thanks in advance for your support!!!!

List of street closures Tall Oaks Dr., Hampton St., Coventry Dr., Part of Coachwood Dr., Greentrees St., Foxboro St. SATURDAY, MAY 19 Riverview Baseball Association Opening Day, Opening Day is just around the corner! We will continue the tradition of meeting in the administrative parking lot of Memorial Elementary at 8:30am.

Please have your child dressed in their full uniform.

They will be grouped together by team with their coaches. At 9am, they will begin the parade route over to Carr 1 Field where the Opening Day ceremonies will take place. (National Anthem, Speakers, Acknowledgements, Raffles, and PAWS) You can choose to walk the parade route alongside the children or drop them off with their coach at 8:30 and go park near Carr 1 to get a seat. We tend to wrap up these ceremonies between 11 and 12. PAWS will hang around to take pictures with the kids. There will be games played on Opening Day. Not all teams will play. Once your coach receives the info, they will let you know.

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.

MONDAY, MAY 28 Riverview Veterans Memorial Day Ride, The Riverview Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony Committee in cooperation with the American Legion Post #389 and the City of Riverview are looking for riders in their Memorial Day Ride. At 10:00am riders will meet at American Legion Post 389 on Quarry Road. At 10:30 riders will stage bikes to depart, and then depart for Young Patriots Park at 10:50am.

The plan is to meet at Post #389 on Quarry Road in Riverview. We will start to meet around 10:00 AM. We will stage around 10:30 to 10:40.

We will plan to leave around 10:48 on the Police escorted ride to Young Patriots in Riverview.

The ride is only about 10 to 15 minutes in length and will require a short ride on grass near our fire department. One note able point about the ride is part of the route is around the reflection pond on the cart path.

From there we will park on Riverview Veterans Memorial Dr. by the library and then head to the ceremony which is to start at 11 AM. For more information or to let us know you’d like to participate, email aswift@cityofriverview.com 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 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 person at Total Runner and the day of the event.

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Staying Pain Free in the Yard this Summer Winter sure took it’s time saying goodbye, but spring has finally sprung. Now is the time that we look to the great outdoors and think, the grass, the flower beds and shrubs, they all need our attention. To some this can just mean more chores, but for others it can mean a time to Dr. Michael Concessi be outside, taking Riverview Chiropacctor in the fresh air, soaking in the sunshine and maybe some quite relaxing time. No matter what your feeling is about doing yard work, remember it still involves work.

If you have not been consistent with exercising over the winter and maybe packed on a couple extra pounds, then your body may not be in shape to take on the job just yet. If the body is not prepared for this sudden increase in activity, one can develop strains and sprains that involve soft tissues, muscles, tendons and ligaments. That’s because gardening works all your major muscle groups.

Even something as simple as pulling weeds involves squatting, which engages your legs for support, your core muscles for balance, and your shoulders and arms for digging. Now add to that hauling mulch, spreading soil, raking leaves, or planting and you are guaranteed a workout and to break a sweat.

Luckily, there are measures you can take to avoid pain and injury while working in the yard this spring.

Following these tips for yard work and gardening can help you get better fit and stay pain free all summer long.

1. DRESS THE PART It is still spring and this is Michigan so it can still be chilly out when you first start your yard work. Make sure that you are warm and comfortable.

As the temperature changes during the day so can you. Don’t forget about the feet. Wear supportive shoes for the aches and digging.

2. WARM UP THOSE MUSCLES Think about stretching the muscles

that support the low back and, of course, any muscle involved in the actual activity that you may perform such as raking, which will involve the arms and shoulders. Begin with 5-10 minutes of stretching, walking lunges for the legs, squats for the glutes and lower back and other exercises to warm up the arms and shoulders.

3. STAY HYDRATED Remember you still sweat in cool weather. Keep plenty of water on hand to avoid dehydration and help prevent muscle cramps or spasms.

4. PERFORM EACH GARDENING TASK PROPERLY If you are weeding don’t bend at the waist. Sit on a bucket or stool, kneel on a rubber mat, or sit on the ground if it is warm.

5. PACE YOURSELF Allow plenty of time to perform each gardening task to avoid injury and take frequent breaks. Remember that yard will still be there tomorrow.

6. MIX UP GARDENING TASKS Bending over and pulling weeds or racking for long periods of time can stress the back muscles out. Do some digging, raking, mowing, planting, etc. for shorter periods of time and mix it up.

7. HIRE OUT If there is a lot that has to be done, tell the kids to get off the computer or shut off the cable and let them help you. If the kids are not an option then hire local young people to assist you with the heavy and harder tasks.

Even the most careful, fit gardeners can feel sore or even injure themselves after several hours doing yard work. I always recommend using ice if you begin experiencing joint or muscle pain If you experience pain or difficulty moving for more than a day or two after working in the yard, you may have more than just sore muscles. There could be instabilities in your spine or a pinched nerve and a check-up by a chiropractor may be just the thing to get you back in the yard pain free again.

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f you were in the carburetor business, you were devastated by the advent of fuel injection. The music vinyl business was made much smaller by the digital age. Things do change. Things like retailing in the Internet age.

As I wrote last month, between 2 1/2 and 3 1/2 times more money circulates locally in our working economy with Peter Rose purchases made at locally owned businesses, compared to national chains. We can’t always do it, but every time we CAN get “it” from the local hardware store, or grocer or restaurant or clothier, it keeps our local micro-engines churning, circulating money. The ripple effect creates echo spending dollars”: $100 at a hardware store leads to a $50 purchase at the clothing store which leads to a $25 dollar purchase at the dry cleaners, and so on. Your $100 purchase is worth a lot more than $100, locally ... and ZERO on-line.

By diverting dollars to the Internet, the local “food chain” is broken, and profitability leaves the state, goes to stock holders across the nation. It’s the least beneficial to our interests as local residents in the downriver community.

It all worked better in the 1960s and 70s, when our regional economy was far, far more robust. That localism I refer to includes steel and cars and other things that once employed thousands more, right here.

More money was circulating.

Amazon.com wanted to be the “everything store”, and they are in the process of becoming exactly that.

They’re nearly half of all on-line shopping already, and they are just getting started. But on-line choices abound, including brands that urge us to bypass the retail distribution channel altogether. Too, nearly all of our brands also sell directly to Amazon, weakening the fabric of our own community by diverting all the money. It’s easy, it’s quick, and everything is available, all the time.

It’s so tempting for so many.

WE ALL DO HAVE THE POWER TO DIRECT OUR LOCAL ECONOMY, FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE. But this option takes 100% of the money that would otherwise percolate around our neighborhood, employing people, paying local taxes, consuming services from suppliers and utilities.

Things don’t progress without disruption, but this is unprecedented sort of challenge.

Retailers have to be good. Stores have to be interesting, warm, friendly, clean and compelling places to patronize. Support has to be earned, the experience has to be good enough to outweigh the convenience of clicking. But in order for that to matter, people have to want to preserve what they value.

Each single “click” adds to the aggregate and profound impact on how things function in our regional economy. A $100 purchase pays for many hours of work for a neighbor or relative. That’s not some hypothetical $100; it is your $100. You get to choose. We can choose to contribute to that employment, or not . These are choices that begin with simply connecting the dots, , and of truly believing that our choices matter ... a lot.

The changes of the digital age are not going to reverse or even abate.

Tired and dated businesses have to either become more relevant, or concede the point. But the power of national money does tilt the field, and in a predatory manner, beyond the scope of locals to overcome without the determined help from the community.

Please visit this site: ilsr.org/ amazon-stranglehold/. It takes you to a report that is more effective than anything I could ever write. It is not fun reading, but it’s fascinating, most likely eye-opening, and may help you consider your role in it all.

We all DO have the power to direct our local economy, for better or for worse. We get to choose between being a part of a rising local economy, or insisting on diminishing it. As brutal as that sounds, it’s the simple truth!

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