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RIVERVIEW SCHOOLS

Riverview Community School District adds new staff Meet the Riverview Community School District new hires in their own words ERIKA BAILEY – SCIENCE – RCHS - I grew up in Dearborn Heights and graduated from Annapolis High School.

My only brother is Robert. He and his wife, Renee, live in New York and are expecting their first baby in December.

I did my undergrad at EMU. My masters is from U of M. I’ve been married to my high school sweetheart, Rob (yes, my brother and husband have the same name... not confusing at all) for almost 16 years. We have two girls, Madalyn who will be a freshman in high school this year, and Joanna, who is starting middle school. I enjoy helping at the theatre that my girls work with, crafting and spending time with my family. A quote that I try to live by is, “Let all that you do be done in love,” 1 Corinthians 16:18.

MARISA KOLOMITZ – SOCIAL WORKER – SEITZ, MEMORIAL, HUNTINGTON - I grew up in Southgate and I now reside in Trenton. I have one older brother. I graduated from Southgate Anderson

High School. I attended Eastern Michigan University for my bachelors and Wayne State University for my masters. My favorite activities include yoga, reading, drinking coffee, escape rooms and kayaking. A quote I live by is “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”

-Mahatma Gandi BOB LOTHIAN – PHYS ED - HUNTINGTON - Grew up in Trenton, graduated 2001.

I played baseball at Eastern Michigan, graduated with bachelors degrees history and sociology-criminology. I have been married for seven years to my beautiful wife Amanda. Our son RJ is 4 and my baby daughter is due Nov. 1. I Umpire for Big Ten and Mid American Conference baseball and have umpired professional baseball for the last 15 years. But, my favorite activity is relaxing with my family at home and no phones! Quote to live by: YOLO MARIA TSIPRAS – KINDERGARTEN HUNTINGTON - I grew up in California and Arizona with my parents and one older brother. I graduated high school

from Independence High School in Arizona. I attended Arizona State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Education. I’ve been married for 13 years to my wonderful husband Bill and have three amazing girls (Vasilia, Katerina, & Giorgia) that attend Riverview schools.

I love spending quality time with my family! I also enjoy a good book!

IAN NICHOLAS – MUSIC/BAND – RCHS - I grew up in Fraser, have one sister, and two dogs I graduated from Fraser High School in 2012 and from Wayne State with a bachelors in music education and a masters in Instrumental conducting. I enjoy martial arts, woodworking, weight lifting, and cooking (also music, but that’s a given haha). Quote to live by: “Never settle for mediocrity, always be exceptional.”

-Sensei Ryan Burtney TIFFANY CRYSLER – COMPUTERS/ CODING – SEITZ - I grew up Downriver with three sisters, graduated from John F. Kennedy High School. I went to University of Michigan-Dearborn for my bachelors degree and Marygrove

for my Masters. I have been married for almost 16 years and have two wonderful and amazing daughtersPeytin and Gracie. I love watching them play their sports - swimming and volleyball. We enjoy hanging out at home in the pool and going up north.

Life doesn’t require that we be the best, but that we try our best!

NATALIIE LABEAU – 3RD GRADE – MEMORIAL - I am from Monroe and have lived there my whole life. My fiancé and I bought a house three years ago in Monroe. In my family I have my one older and one younger sister.

Unfortunately no brothers, so my dad was surrounded by girls. I graduated from Monroe High School. I went to MSU and graduated in 2015. This will be my fifth year teaching. My mom was also a teacher so it was in my blood.

I enjoy watching movies, gardening, relaxing, being at the lake and being with family and friends.

Quote: “You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think. -Winnie the Pooh

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HIRES

Continued from page 3 VIOLET HOYING – DEV. KINDERGARTEN – ST. CYPRIAN CAMPUS - I grew up in Carleton and graduated from Airport in 1996. I went to Monroe Community College for my associates, Eastern Michigan for bachelors with a degree in elementary education majoring in Science and minoring in Early childhood education. From there went to Concordia for my Masters in educational leadership. I have been married to my husband for 12 years. I have a daughter, Ardelia, and son, Paul. I love spending time with my family and working on crafts during my free time. A quote to live by is something my dad always told me and his students growing up. “Just do your best, that’s all I could ever ask.”

RYAN PONIEDZIELSKI – SPECIAL EDUCATION – FOREST - I am 24 years old, grew up in Portage, MI near Kalamazoo before moving to Trenton in May of 2019. I went to Michigan State University for my bachelors in special education and I’m going back right now for a Masters in Special Education. I enjoy watching movies, swimming, working on the new house, going to Disney World, camping, and hiking.

This summer I went on a 100 mile hike in New Mexico with my scout troop.

CALLIE ROBILLARD – MATH – RCHS - I graduated from Wyandotte Roosevelt High School and Eastern Michigan University. I have two daughters, Chloe (9) and Hannah (6), and they go to Huntington. I love volunteering at the theater that my daughters perform at and going to nerd conventions.

KELSEY IRWIN – SPEECH – HUNTINGTON/MEMORIAL/ RCHS - I was born Sandusky, OH and graduated from Grosse Ile High School in 2012. From there I went on to receive undergraduate and graduate degrees in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Toledo (Go Rockets!!!). I have an identical twin sister and an older brother and have been happily married since October 2017! I enjoy spending her free time with my husband, Sean, and rescue pup, Benji; visiting my twin in Cleveland, practicing yoga, running, and hiking!

Quote to live by: Every day may not be good, but there is something good in every day!

SARAH HENIGE – SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPERVISOR – I grew up In Wyandotte. I have two older sisters and come from a very large Irish family. I have been married for eight years to my wonderful husband, Jeremy, and we have two wonderful little girls, Madeline, who is 6 years old, and Hannah, who is 3 years old. I graduated from Gabriel Richard High School and attended Eastern Michigan University where I earned my degree in elementary education with an endorsement in cognitive impairment. I then went on to get my masters from Oakland University in Special Education with an endorsement in autism spectrum disorder. When I am not working or going

to school, my family and I are busy traveling for Irish dance, being outdoors and visiting with family and friends. Quote: “Success consists of getting up just one more time than you fall.” - Oliver Goldsmith GRACE SCHENKEL – SOCIAL WORKER - DISTRICT - I grew up in Ypsilanti and am the second oldest of eight, with six brothers and one sister. I went to Bowling Green State University for undergrad and Eastern Michigan for my MSW. I now live in Westland with my husband, 4 year old daughter, and we recently added a black lab to the family. We have also been foster parents for about 4 1/2 years which has been quite a journey and keeps us busy. In our “free” time we enjoy camping, biking or walking the Riverwalk and Belle Isle, exploring Greenfield Village, going to the zoo and spending time with extended family.

I think my favorite quote is: “we make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” Winston Churchill ABIGAIL GENIG – LANGUAGE ARTS - SEITZ - I grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and North Sutton, New Hampshire, with my parents and two younger brothers. I graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in Fort Wayne and Valparaiso University in northwest Indiana with a B.A. in English and secondary education. I am married to Joshua and have five daughters (four of whom are Riverview students!). I like to read, cook, garden, sew, sing, and spend time with my family. Quote: “We must believe in the power and the strength of our words. Our words can change the world...One child, one teacher, one pen, and one book can change the world.” (Malala Yousafzai) ARJETA LIPO – ELL PARAPROFESSIONAL - I was born and grew up in Tirana, Albania until the age of 23 when I moved to the United States. I went to a bilingual high school in my home country where I studied Italian and English. After high school I attended the University of Tirana. I obtained a degree in journalism and communication science. I am not married and I don’t have kids, but I do have two nieces and a nephew that I love dearly. I have a sister who is older than me. Some of my favorite activities are: spending time with family and friends, going to the theatre and concerts, and working out. My quote to live by is: Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does - by William James.

MELISSA BAXTER – SPECIAL EDUCATION - SEITZ - I grew up in Taylor and graduated from J.F. Kennedy High School. I went to Eastern Michigan University for my undergraduate degree and then the University of Michigan-Dearborn for my graduate degree. I have one brother, who is a police sergeant in Farmington.

I am married and we have a 3-year-old son, plus I have a stepson and stepdaughter, who are both adults.

I enjoy exercising, traveling, and cooking. A quote I live by is: “Gratitude turns what you have into enough”.

CAROL VOLLMERHAUSEN – KINDERGARTEN HUNTINGTON - I grew up in Riverview. I have two younger sisters who both live in Florida. I graduated high school from Gabriel Richard. I attended Central Michigan University. I have three children, a girl, and two boys. My daughter Catherine lives in New Hampshire with her husband. My two sons attend college and are pursuing business degrees. They both work part time. Joe is at Wayne State and Andrew is at Western Michigan. I have a black lab-Shepard mix named Enzo. Some of my hobbies include walking, playing tennis, riding my bike, kayaking, and listening to Audible. One of my favorite quotes is from Les Brown: “In every day, there are 1,440 minutes. That means we have 1,440 daily opportunities to make a positive impact.”

JESSICA KIDD – SOCIAL WORKER – FOREST/GSRP/ RCHS - Once upon a time, I grew up in Taylor and graduated from Carlson H.S. in 1999. In 2003 I graduated from Adrian College with my bachelors in Human Services. I moved to Chicago in 2006, attended Loyola University and graduated with my MSW in 2008. Chris and I got engaged in November 2016 and found out I was pregnant in December 2016. We still intend and plan to get married however another surprise gift blessed us 15 months later. I have two biological babies and inherited three step children and their ages are 9 mos, 2 years, 10, 12 and 14. I have been doing social work services for about 17 years in various disciplines (at-risk youth, inpatient psych, foster care, long term care, case management and child/family therapy). Quote I live by: “Don’t judge someone just because they sin differently than you.”

ANDRA WSZOLA – 5TH GRADE - MEMORIAL - I grew up in Dearborn and attended Edsel Ford High School.

After high school I became an Eagle at Eastern Michigan University. I have two older sisters and a nephew (no children or husband). I enjoy hanging out with my friends and family as well as making “doit-yourself” crafts. My quote to live by would be: “ Think smarter, not harder”.

CHRISTIE ELEMONT – STEM – SEITZ - I grew up in Dearborn Heights and graduated from Cabrini High School. I earned my Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Michigan and my Master of Arts in curriculum and instruction from San Diego State University. I lived in San Diego for 10 years and loved it, but moved back home to be close to all my family (they are amazing). I am currently in Wyandotte and this is my 16th year teaching. I hold personal training and nutrition certificates, as I love to be active in my spare time. I also spend a lot of time with my family and friends, going to concerts and listening to live music, as well as sporting events (go Red Wings!).

Quote to live by: “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.”

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Pair of Riverview teachers attend FUSE training FUSE facilitator training was held last month at Northwestern University and two Riverview teachers attended.

Audrey Hunter and Amy Farkas spent two days on campus and learned all the ins and outs of FUSE facilitation, which included: Testing out challenges, learning how to grade FUSE, what success in FUSE means and how to use the 3D printers.

They both did an incredible job jumping into this new opportunity and FUSE is going to make a big impact on the students at Seitz Middle School. We are looking forward to kicking FUSE off this school year.

WHAT IS FUSE? Informal STEAM education program designed to engage all learners in authentic exploration of science, technology, engineering, arts/design, and mathematics through carefully sequenced challenges n Student-centered, interest-driven n Supports the development of 21st century skills such as adaptive problem solving, creativity, and collaboration n Currently reaching more than 4,000 students in 55+ schools around the country n Developed by a team of educators at Northwestern University and part of an active research and design project on how students learn n Flexible implementation models range from a single term to a full year

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CBD products abound, and may be helpful, but buyer beware

By Paula Neuman CBD – short for cannabidiol – is for sale all over Downriver and beyond in a variety of forms.

You can find it as an oil, a powder, a rub-on cream or gel, as gummies, patches and even infused into food and beverages.

Across the country, millions of people are using some form of CBD, which is extracted from hemp plants and doesn’t get you high, to treat all sorts of health issues, including anxiety, pain and insomnia.

The trouble is, the CBD craze is way ahead of the science about its effectiveness. And it’s largely unregulated, so what you get – and it’s expensive – may not be what the package says it is.

A number of local pharmacists and doctors declined requests to comment about CBD. They said they just don’t know enough about it to comment.

Nevertheless, it’s flying off the shelves. You can find it online, in some drug stores, smoke shops, video stores, food co-ops and even in some gas stations.

Total Health Foods in Wyandotte offers a variety of CBD products, including some for pets. The demand is huge, co-owner Annette Crossman said.

“People want to drink it, they want to rub it, they want to swallow it,” she said.

She and twin sister and co-owner Janette Crossman started carrying CBD products about two months ago, Annette said.

“I had to do some research first,” she said. “I needed to find clean companies.”

The store’s CBD products are organic and nonGMO (genetically modified organisms), she said.

Crossman said she herself uses CBD for joint pain, and finds it helpful. Anecdotal evidence suggests that many others do, too.

Kelly Wise of Wyandotte said she uses it occasionally for pain, and finds it effective. Georgie Heron-Willoughby of Huron Township said CBD helps her arthritis pain.

But dosages are undefined and unregulated. You basically have to guess how much will help you and find out by trial and error. Long-term effects? Side effects if you take too much? Interactions with other medications you may take? Nobody really knows yet.

Small trial studies are underway on CBD’s effectiveness for pain, depression and other health issues. In 2018, the National Institutes of Health allocated $16 million to study CBD. The one thing clinical trials have shown for sure about CBD is its effectiveness in treating epileptic seizures in children with a rare and severe disorder.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently approved a CBD drug called Epidiolex for seizure treatment.

Early and small trials suggest that CBD might ease anxiety, pain and schizophrenia. Testing has been slow because the FDA only declassified parts of the hemp plant as controlled substances in 2018.

Its earlier classification kept researchers from getting

it for testing.

Scientists on the cutting edge of CBD research believe current evidence suggests there’s promise for the compound to treat some ailments. But they warn consumers to look for a product that is third-party tested to make sure it’s really what it claims to be, and to talk to their doctors before taking it.

“You cannot know for sure that the product you buy has active ingredients at the dose level on the label,” wrote Dr. Peter Grinspoon in an Aug. 24 publication on CBD by Harvard Medical School.

“We also don’t know the most effective therapeutic dose of CBD for any particular medical condition.

“Some CBD manufacturers have come under government scrutiny for wild, indefensible claims, such as that CBD is a cure-all for cancer, which it’s not. We need more research, but CBD may prove to be an option for managing anxiety, insomnia and chronic pain. Without sufficient high-quality evidence in human studies, we can’t pinpoint effective doses.”

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FROM THE DESK OF THE MAYOR

Help Kiwanis of Riverview help the city’s needy Now that the children are back to school, it’s time to start looking forward to all the activities and sports that they will be involved in.

Parents will struggle to find the time to attend these sporting events, and speaking of struggles, there are families in our community who find it difficult to make ends meet. Participating in these sports puts added pressure on these families.

This is where groups like the Andrew Swift Kiwanis of Riverview and the Riverview Goodfellows come into play. I know it’s way too early to be thinking Goodfellows and Christmas, but it’s never too early to think about clothing, food and books for the needy children in our community.

The Kiwanis of Riverview will be fundraising for the purchase of dictionaries for every third-grader in the district. In 2007, The Kiwanis participated in their first Dictionary Project. Since then they have donated well over 3,000 dictionaries to the students.

The third-graders just love getting these dictionaries and are even more excited when they are told they get to keep them. I realize there will be

those who say the paper-back dictionary is obsolete, but you won’t hear that from the parent of a student who receives one.

Another project the Kiwanis of Riverview hold every year is “Coats for Kids.”

This project has changed dramatically over the years. It started years ago when a Kiwanian noticed that a student was walking to school in the winter time with no socks under his shoes. When asked why, he said he didn’t have any.

That prompted a clothing drive to make sure our children had the basics for attending school. The program changed over time to include winter coats and winter wear.

Now, still called “Coats for Kids” it involves taking the children from 10 needy families to J.C. Penney to purchase any clothing item they may need. This takes place in October.

The last Kiwanis project I’d like to talk about is our “Thanksgiving Baskets.”

What most residents may not know is that there are several Riverview families that struggle regularly to put food on the table. So this is where the Kiwanis can help. Through the help of a few sponsors like the Deanna Boone State Farm agency we are able to provide 10 of these families with a complete

Thanksgiving dinner.

A few city-related items heading our way are the enclosure of the dumpsters at Young Patriot’s Park, addition of new trees and changes to the Riverview Tree Lighting Ceremony.

The new fence enclosure was made possible

by Ms. Mihoko Ceaser. With the help of the Beautification Commission, requirements were discussed and evaluated and new fence chosen. The fence will hide the dumpsters from view and will help beautify the park.

Ms. Ceaser also donated seven Chinese Ginkgo Trees for planting between the community center and the library.

Changes are coming for the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. With the city’s intent of increasing the use of the park, we are adding some activities to the ceremony. I will keep you informed of these changes as they occur.

Finally, there is a mayoral and council election this November. I encourage everyone to find out as much as they can about all the candidates. There are three open positions for council and one for mayor.

There are five candidates for the three open council positions and so far just myself for mayor.

Re-Elect ANDREW M SWIFT City of RIVERVIEW Mayor It has been an honor and a privilege to serve as your Mayor for the past four years. It’s been a busy four years with new businesses moving in, current businesses expanding, and increasing the use of our premiere Young Patriot’s Park.

If you would like to see these and more positive improvements to our fine city, I would appreciate your support on Tuesday, November 5th, 2019. I encourage you to compare the goals and ambitions of all the council candidates and choose the ones that closely align with your own expectations.

PRIORITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Continuing to provide a safe place to live and support the Riverview Neighborhood Watch Program • Maintaining programs for seniors, teens, and young children • Ensuring our landfill stays environmentally sound and profitable • Fiscally vigilant with taxpayer money • Continue promoting Riverview as a member of the Downriver Community Conference, Southern Wayne County Regional Chamber, Southeast Michigan Community of Governments, and our own Economic Development Commission.

• Continuing to keep our residents informed with my “From the Desk of the Mayor” articles.

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Annual Glen’s Subdivision Picnic is wet, but fun The annual Riverview Glens Subdivision Picnic was held on Sunday, Aug. 18. Its organizer, Jacob Isham, with the help of his wife, Angie, and several of their neighbors put on the yearly event in Glens Park.

The park located directly in the middle of the subdivision was just recently cleaned up by the neighbors.

After months of planning and organization the picnic took place on what started out as a beautiful day. But after setting up the tables, fun houses and games, the weather took a turn for the worse.

A quick summer rain storm rolled in and had the friendly neighbors huddled under the pavilion. Even with the rain a great time was had meeting old friends and making new ones.

There are several new families with children that have moved into the subdivision in the last year. The park still has the original play equipment, which is showing its age, but the children still love playing on it.

The park has a new butterfly garden, three bird houses and a Free Little Library.

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America House honors Senior Olympic art winners

Recently American House Senior Living held their Annual Senior Olympics. Part of the competition involved and Art & Crafts Competition.

Finalist from the several American House communities gathered in Riverview for the judging of their artwork.

Mayor Andrew Swift judged the finalists.

LEFT PICTURE: The winner of the Art portion of the competition was Gordon Eddy. Gordon is joined by his wife Pat and Mayor Swift. MIDDLE PICTURE: Joanna was the second-place winner in the Crafts division and Jeanne was the fourth- place winner in the Arts division. RIGHT PICTURE: Odessa was the third-place winner in the Arts division

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

The season runs September 9- November 20th* Practices will be held: Monday - Thursday At Riverview Community High School 6pm-7:15pm for younger/new swimmers* 7:15pm-9pm for older/ experienced swimmers * Cost: $100 per swimmer $90 each additional child *subject to change

Instructors: Shannon Seward and Chase seward.shannon@yahoo.com or thomascct72@gmail.com

Register at the Riverview Recreation Department

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Welcome the change of the season with us with our new slow flow yoga practice. Take synchronized poses together. A slower paced practice that still brings movement to your practice with guided breathing technique. Beginners welcome. Blocks provided. Please bring your own mat and water. Instructor: Kayla Rohde

Sept. 18 - Nov. 6, 2019

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FROM THE LIBRARY

‘Fall’ into a good book at the Riverview Veterans Memorial Library!

The Riverview Veterans Memorial Library is leaping into the fall with fun, free events starting September 4 and finishing up just before the Christmas holiday. Our regular storytimes are back on the weekly schedule!

Starting Sept. 4, toddlers and preschoolers can join Miss Z for some storytime fun Wednesdays and Thursdays at 11 a.m. We have an amazing selection of picture books to check out and take home after storytime so the reading fun doesn’t have to end at the Library!

Library cards are free and take only a few moments to complete. Your new card not only allows you to check out books and other materials at the Library but also at every public library in Wayne County (Detroit public libraries are the only exclusion).

Your library card also entitles you to an entire catalog of free eBooks. You don’t have to have a Kindle to read an eBook! You can also read eBooks using the Overdrive Libby app.

Libby works on most handheld devices and takes only a few steps to download.

We are here to help you get the most out of your library card! Just call us or stop by the circulation desk.

While visiting, make sure to take a peek at our used book sale (all proceeds benefit special events programming), check out a fishing pole to try your angling luck on reflection pond before it gets too cold, or pick up a magazine and read it near our beautiful view of the pond.

The staff at the RVML welcomes you to check out what is happening at your library soon and hopes you will visit often.

The RVML is honored to have author John Wukovits of Trenton, Michigan discuss his book Soldiers of a Different Cloth. Wukovits tells the story of 35 chaplains and missionaries who experienced the Death March in the Philippines and the realities of wartime Hell Ships. From Dachau to Belgium, the priests and nuns were counselor, friend and parent to young soldiers. Registration is required.

UPCOMING EVENTS September 4-December 19 | Storytimes with Ms. Z!| Wednesdays Toddlers (2-3 years old) @ 11 a.m.

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

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

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 and on our Facebook page. Happy Reading!

September 9 – Monthly Book Club @ 7 p.m.

This month, the book club will discuss their favorite summer reads and choose the books the Club will read during the winter and spring months.

September 13 – Open Mic Night @ 6:30 p.m.

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

September 17 – Drop-In Tech Help | 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.

Get help with eBooks, eReaders, laptops, smart phones and personal tablets. All questions are welcomed. Patrons will be helped in the order that they arrive. There is a max of 15 minutes per person, per session.

September 17 – Art Night: Lunch Notes & Mini Greeting Cards | 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Learn how to make your own inexpensive lunch notes and small greeting cards for the special people in your life. We will create cards and envelopes using upcycled materials. All materials will be provided. Registration is required.

September 21 – Family Puzzle Competition | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

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

September 23 @ 6:30 p.m.

Author Presentation: Soldiers of a Different Cloth: Notre Dame Chaplains in World War II with John Wukovits

September 24 – Family Storytime @ 6:30 p.m.

Families are invited to practice yoga and hear stories with Ms. Barbara Prusak.

Pajamas are optional but are encouraged. Registration is required.

October 1 @ 6:30 p.m.

Author Presentation: Wicked Women of Detroit with Tobin T. Buhk Spend an evening with author Tobin T. Buhk and his book about Detroit’s most violent, clever and misunderstood female criminals. Registration required.

October 7 – Monthly Book Club @ 7 p.m.

Club members will discuss Persian Pickle Club by Sandra Dallas. All are welcome! Plenty of copies are available at the Circulation Desk.

October 11 – Open Mic Night @ 6:30 p.m.

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

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CULINARY CAPERS Congratulations to Martha Butler of Grosse Ile for winning not one, not two, not three, but four gold metals . . . plus a silver medal . . . for her sugar-free recipes in the recent Downriver Senior Olympics hosted by the Southgate Recreation Department.

The gold medals were for her triple chocolate Bundt cake, pumpkin bread, a whitechocolate pumpkin cookie (her grandson’s favorite) and an apple pie Evelyn Cairns made with ricotta cheese. The silver medal was for her sugar-free fudge.

Martha, who started baking when she was 10 years old, said her first attempt was a chocolate mayonnaise cake. A diabetic, she said she is now experimenting with a recipe for sugarless salsa.

More than 500 seniors from the age of 50 to 99 took part in the Downriver Olympics, vying for 563 gold, silver and bronze medals in categories ranging from baking and cooking to pinochle and ping- pong.

The competition was climaxed by an awards banquet at Crystal Gardens.

I baked Martha’s Gold Medal SugarFree Bundt Cake and was surprised that a cake without sugar could taste that good. But don’t even think of using a Bundt pan smaller than 10½ inches with a 12-cup capacity, or the batter will overflow. And the simple glaze is simply amazing.

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SUGAR-FREE TRIPLE CHOCOLATE BUNDT CAKE 16-ounce box Pillsbury Sugar-Free Devil’s Food Cake Mix 1.4-ounce box Jell-O Sugar-Free Instant Chocolate Pudding Mix 4 eggs, beaten 1¾ cups water ½ cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon vanilla ½ cup sugar-free chocolate chips Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

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SUGAR-FREE CHOCOLATE GLAZE 1 cup sugar-free chocolate chips ¼ cup butter ½ teaspoon vanilla Add chips, butter and vanilla to a microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 30 seconds. Stir ingredients and repeat until the desired consistency is reached, approximately 1½ to 2 minutes.

••• I tore the following quick-and-easy fruit-crisp recipe from a cookbook a few years ago and have enjoyed making it numerous times (I use Gala apples).

Apologies to the publisher and the author, as I didn’t write down the names of either. With apples now at their peak and blueberries always available, this is a perfect time to make the crisp.

APPLE BLUEBERRY CRISP 4 medium-size tart apples, such as Granny Smith or Pippin (about 2 pounds) 1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour ¼ cup granulated sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1/3 cup rolled oats ¼ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar ¼ cup chopped pecans 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted Set oven at 400 degrees. Peel and core apples; then cut lengthwise into slices about ¼-inch thick. In a 2½-quart casserole, mix apples, blueberries and the 1 tablespoon flour, granulated sugar and cinnamon.

In a small bowl, mix oats, the ¼ cup flour, brown sugar, pecans and butter until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle topping evenly over the fruit and bake until topping is nicely browned and apples are tender when pierced, about 30 minutes. Serve warm or cool. (I like it with vanilla frozen yogurt or ice cream).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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RIVERVIEW REGISTER • September 12 - October 9, 2019 • Page 17 AQUA AEROBICS Water Aerobics will not be run this session due to the building of a new pool at Seitz Middle School. Scheduling conflicts made it too hard to work around and unfortunately we felt it was better to cancel classes. We are sorry for any inconvenience and are looking forward to a brand new pool! New classes have been added to give you a variety of workouts to choose from in the interim. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Lisa Magyar 30 MINUTE ARMS EXPRESS For those with a busy schedule or those starting off in getting fit, you picked the right class – a 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 City Hall Gym 13 weeks F1 Wednesdays Sept. 11 – Dec. 11 (No class Nov. 27) 6:00-6:30 p.m.

F2 Fridays Sept. 13 – Dec. 13 (No class Nov. 29) 6:00-6:30 p.m. #6702 1 class per week $46.00 #6703 2 classes per week $85.00 #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 City Hall Gym 13 weeks CD1 Wednesdays Sept. 11 – Dec. 11 (No class Nov. 27) 6:40-7:40 p.m.

CD2 Fridays Sept. 13 – Dec. 13 (No class Nov. 29) 10:00-11:00 a.m.

CD3 Fridays Sept. 13 – Dec. 13 (No class Nov. 29) 6:40-7:40 p.m. #6704 1 class per week $52.00 #6706 2 classes per week $98.00 #6705 Walk in $5.00 SIMPLE STRETCHING AND ARM TONING Start your day out right with these simple stretching and arm exercises. We will be doing full body stretch exercise using movements that flow smoothly to increase flexibility, decrease muscle tension, develop core strength, improve muscular balance and improve muscle tone. Please bring a yoga mat and a pair of 1 to 5 pound weights. Modifications can be made for participants unable to do floor stretching. Instructor: Lisa Magyar City Hall Gym 12 weeks S1 Tuesdays Sept. 10 – Dec. 10 (No class Nov. 5 & Nov. 26) S2 Fridays Sept. 13 – Dec. 13 (No class Nov. 1 & Nov. 29) S3 Tuesdays Sept. 10 – Dec. 10 (No class Nov. 5 & Nov. 26) S4 Thursdays Sept. 12 – Dec. 12 (No class Oct. 31 & Nov. 28)

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core and lower body. Establish strength and gain definition in your legs, tummy and glutes by adding in floor based workouts to round out the class. Followed up by a body relaxing stretch. This class is suited for all fitness levels and abilities. Please bring a pair of one to five pound hand weights and a mat. We have a few to borrow if you don’t. Instructor: Lisa Magyar City Hall Gym 12 weeks L1 Tuesdays Sept. 10 – Dec. 10 (No class Nov. 5 & Nov. 26) L2 Thursdays Sept. 12 – Dec. 12 (No class Oct. 31 & Nov. 28)

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#6702 1 class per week $42.00 #6703 2 classes per week $78.00 #6705 Walk in $5.00 TONE IT UP EXPRESS! Hit up the whole body with this fun, quick workout and tone up those problem areas. Sure to challenge you front to back, top to bottom. This workout will challenge the core with functional exercises that will enhance daily life activities and will make you feel fit by toning major muscle groups and increasing your endurance. Followed up a body relaxing stretch. This class is suited for all fitness levels and abilities. Please bring a pair of one to five pound hand weights and a mat.

We have a few to borrow if you don’t. Instructor: Lisa Magyar City Hall Gym 12 weeks T1 Thursdays Sept. 12 – Dec. 12 (No class Oct. 31 & Nov. 28)

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#6702 1 class per week $42.00 #6703 2 classes per week $78.00 #6705 Walk in $5.00 SPOOKY SPIDER CATCHER This “Spooktacular” ring of fright has so many uses it’s just downright scary. A simple hoop adorned with ribbons, bows, flowers, webs, spiders, bats and many more frightening embellishments. This can be hung from a tree, porch, door, wall or even hang it from your ceiling. So easy, even a zombie can make one! This would be a great class for ages 10 to 100. 10-12 year olds may need adult supervision.

All crafting materials provided. Please bring ruler, scissors, wire cutters and hot glue gun with glue sticks. Don’t have these, that’s ok we have some to borrow.

Instructor: Lisa Magyar Sunday, October 6 6:00-8:00 p.m. City Hall Activity Room #4800 Class Fee: $10.00 Must preregister by Thursday, Oct. 3 Limit:15 Supply Fee: $15.00 Cash payable to instructor at the class RUFFLED MARIGOLD BURLAP WREATH A bright, big marigold will brighten up your home! This very easy ruffle wreath is made of high quality orange burlap wired ribbon with a pretty center in a flower pot!

All crafting materials provided. Please bring ruler, scissors, wire cutters and hot glue gun with glue sticks. Don’t have these, that’s ok we have some to borrow.

Instructor: Lisa Magyar Sunday, October 13 6:00-8:00 p.m. City Hall Activity Room #4801 Class Fee: $10.00 Must preregister by Thursday, Oct. 10 Limit:15 Supply Fee: $15.00 Cash payable to instructor at the class FLAVORED BUTTER COOKING CLASS Back by popular demand! Who doesn’t love butter!!! This class was a big hit last year and a tasty one too! We will be making six different flavored butters that can be used to flavor your favorite dishes or a tasty topping for breads and crackers.

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City manager position in Riverview has wild, wooly past Hi Mr. Perry, I read in our local paper that Lincoln Park was hiring a new city manager and it brought to mind when Riverview residents voted to become a city back in the late 1950s or early 1960s. I believe there were lots of problems that came with that and we had seven or eight city manages in a span of about 10 years.

Can you elaborate?

Viola B. Viola, thank you for your letter.

First of all, Riverview residents voted to become a charter village in May 1923. We were a village with a charter that included a “strong mayor, weak council” format of government, which meant that the mayor was the one really in charge of the city.

Gerald Perry The city clerk was the person who supervised day-today city operations as directed by the mayor.

In 1958, a charter commission was formed to design a charter to change the village to a city. There were a lot of arguments within the commission as to what form of government the new small city should have.

It was decided by a vote of the residents that it be a “strong city manager” type of government. The reasoning was that the day-to-day running of city business could better be accomplished by a professional city manager.

When Riverview became a city in 1959, the charter dictated that we have a “weak mayor, strong city manager” system. The mayor was to act in the capacity of chairing meetings and doing ceremonial activities, but his was only one vote among the six council

members.

But the new council - filled with old, prior members - had a real struggle dealing with the new strong city manager, one who was truly in charge of the city, including the hiring and firing of city employees. The city manager’s power caused a lot of friction among council members, who were used to running things their way.

When city council didn’t like the way things were being run, the only way to change was to fire the city manager.

And fire they did.

Here were some of the reasons given: n Council lost faith in him. n Council lost faith in his ability to cope. n Council lost faith in his ability to lead. n The city needed a new landfill director.

There were more and there was a constant drumbeat of proposals to change back to a “strong mayor” government format. n The fired city managers had their say, of course. Here are some of them: n God help the next city manager. n Did you say I’ve been fired and they had the locks changed? n The city manager job in Riverview is the joke of the trade.

Finally, in August 1972, with a change of mayor and council positions, the city hired a professional out of Jackson, MO. His name was Harry J. Kollman and things finally settled down. This time, the hiring stuck.

Kollman became the ninth man to hold the city manager position in the 13-year history of Riverview. Included among that number are several acting or temporary city managers.

“My first goal is to try and bring some stability to the office of city manager,” Kollman said at the time.

And stabilize he did; Kollman lasted from 1972 until 1991.

Hall of Fame nominees sought The Riverview Hall of Fame Committee is accepting applications for the class of 2020 through Oct. 31, 2019.

To nominate someone, obtain a nomination petition, fill it out, include a biography and mail it to Riverview Hall of Fame Nomination Committee, P.O. Box 2112, Riverview, MI 48193.

To obtain a nomination petition or for more information, contact Mary Zellner, Hall of Fame Committee Chair at 734-818-7175.

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This session introduces tools for mindful living: practices for awareness and focus; the basics of breath meditation.

All are welcome to this interfaith morning of reflection.

Who: Sr. Betty Leon and team When: October 1, 2019 10:00- 11:45 a.m.

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Continued from page 17 These make a great addition to your holiday gathering or give them out as gifts to friends, teachers or coworkers. Can be frozen for future uses. Recipes to take home. Ingredients and supplies provided. Instructor: Lisa Magyar Sunday, October 20 6:00-8:00 p.m. City Hall Activity Room #4802 Class Fee: $10.00 Must preregister by Thursday, Oct. 17 Limit:15 Supply Fee: $15.00 Cash payable to instructor at the class WINTER HOLIDAY WREATH Adorn your home, door or gift a stunning grapevine, evergreen or hoop holiday wreath that you made yourself. This beautiful wreath is full of holiday flowers, ribbons, bows, pine cones, ornaments and winter embellishments. Many colors to choose from and good quality supplies will make this stunning wreath brighten the home on a cold wintery day.

All crafting materials provided. Please bring ruler, scissors, wire cutters and hot glue gun with glue sticks. Don’t have these, that’s ok we have some to borrow.

Instructor: Lisa Magyar Sunday, November 17 6:00-8:00 p.m. City Hall Activity Room #4803 Class Fee: $10.00 Must preregister by Thursday, Nov. 14 Limit:15 Supply Fee: $25.00 Cash payable to instructor at the class FOR THE BIRDS-EDIBLE BIRDSEED WREATHS Don’t forget about our fine feathered friends and a few pesky squirrels this winter!

Come make several types of edible birdseed wreaths/hanging feeders at this fun and easy class. We will be using many different types of seeds, berries and dried fruit topped off with a ribbons to hang to feed our hungry chirpers. This would be a great class for ages 10 to 100. 10-12 year olds may need adult supervision.

All crafting materials provided. Please bring ruler, scissors, wire cutters and hot glue gun with glue sticks. Don’t have these, that’s ok we have some to borrow.

Instructor: Lisa Magyar Sunday, December 8 6:00-8:00 p.m. City Hall Activity Room #4804 Class Fee: $10.00 Must preregister by Thursday, Oct. 5 Limit:15 Supply Fee: $15.00 Cash payable to instructor at the class RHYTHM WALKING Start your day off with this fun cardio class. The tempo is perfect to challenge you, not threaten you. The choreography is based on walking. You’ll be amazed at how many steps you’ll take toward your daily goal. Light weights, balance training and stretching (no floor work) round out this great workout. Instructor: Sue (Flanary) Michetti 10 weeks City Hall Gym D1 Mondays September 9 – November 18 (No class Nov. 4) 9:00-10:00 a.m. #5001 1 class per week/per 10 week session $40 #4505 Walk-ins per class $5.00 “GET FIT WITH THE HITS!” CARDIO/TONING Creative Cardio combinations set to some great tunes! Get pumping and partyin’: Finish with light weights, floor work and stretching exercises. You’ll be fit before you know it! All equipment is provided! Instructor: Sue (Flanary) Michetti 10 weeks City Hall Gym A1 Mondays September 9 – November 18 (No class Nov. 4) 6:00-7:00 p.m. #5001 1 class per week/per 10 week session $40 #4505 Walk-ins per class $5.00

RIVERVIEW RECREATION YOUTH DANCE PROGRAM Riverview City Hall Activity Room C Mondays beginning September 30, 2019 Acct# Subject Level Time Limit Cost 2801 Ballet 3-4 years 4:30 - 5:00 12 $160.00 2802 Ballet 5-7 years 5:00 – 5:30 12 $160.00 2803 Jazz/Hip Hop 3-4 years 5:30 – 6:00 12 $160.00 2804 Jazz/Tap 5-9 years 6:00 - 6:45 12 $240.00 2805 Jazz/Hip Hop 5-7 years 6:45 – 7:15 12 $160.00 2806 Jazz/Hip Hop 8-11 years 7:15 - 7:45 12 $160.00 2807 Ballet 8 & up 7:45 – 8:15 12 $160.00 2808 Jazz/Hip Hop 12 & up 8:15 – 8:45 12 $160.00 Registration: Registration will take place before the first class, please arrive a half hour early and register at the Recreation Office prior to class. Sibling or multiple class discount 15% off for the 2nd class and each additional class. Students must be the correct age by September 1, 2019. Birth certificates are required at the time of registration. If you have any questions about which class your child should attend, please send an email to Kelly at riverviewdance@gmail.com Class: Mondays, September 30, 2019 thru May 2020 in the City Hall Activity Room C, we will conclude the dance season with a recital in May with dates to follow. . No class on the following dates: Nov. 6, Dec. 23, Dec. 30, Jan. 20, Feb. 17 or April 6 &13.

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CITY OF RIVERVIEW NOTICE OF CLOSE OF REGISTRATION FOR THE NOVEMBER 5, 2019 CITY GENERAL ELECTION To the Qualified Electors of the City of Riverview, Wayne county: Please take Notice that any qualified elector of Riverview who is not already registered, may register to vote at the office of the City Clerk; the office of the County Clerk; a Secretary of State branch office, or other designated state agency. Registration forms can be obtained at mi.gov/vote and mailed to the City Clerk. Voters who are already registered may update their registration at www.expressSOS.com. The last day to register in any manner other than in-person with the local clerk is Monday, October 21, 2019. After this date, anyone who qualifies as an elector may register to vote in person with proof of residency (MCL 168.492) at the City Clerk’s office, located at 14100 Civic Park Drive, Riverview, Michigan, 48193, at the following times: • Regular business hours: Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the City of Riverview will be voting on the following contests and charter amendment proposal: Mayor – Four Year Term One (1) to be elected Councilmembers – Four Year Term - Three (3) to be elected Charter Amendment Proposal Shall Section 7.4 of the Riverview City Charter, entitled “Publication and Recording of Ordinances” and Section 19.4 entitled “Definition of Publication” be amended to permit, as an alternative to newspaper publication, the posting and publishing of locally required notices and ordinances, on the City’s official internet website, along with paper copies to be posted in two public buildings; or on the public access stations of the cable and satellite providers operating in the City,” together with paper copies to be posted in two public buildings?

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Kiwanis of Riverview P.O. Box 2057 Riverview, Mi. 48193 Dear Riverview Register Reader, 4,170,598. This is an estimate of how many third graders there are in the United States this school year. It is an almost mindboggling number, so it is important to bear in mind each of the individual students it represents.

They are mostly 8 or 9 years old, fairly new to the world of writing and books, and still excited about all there is to learn about the world. Remember what you learned about when you were in the third grade? The solar system? The human body?

The life cycle of a plant? All of these subjects introduce new ideas to young learners, and with the new ideas comes new vocabulary.

As adults we know how important it is to be able to read and write well in order to share knowledge. We want to help young people succeed in school and in life, and we know that third grade is a crucial time for students to learn to read effectively.

Dictionary Project sponsors believe that giving children dictionaries is like giving them sets of keys—tools that will unlock all the information there is to be gained from reading and will also help them write about what they learn so that they can share information with others.

We would like to put one of these valuable sets of keys in the hands of each third grader so that they will all feel empowered to open the world of ideas, get in there, and explore.

The Kiwanis of Riverview are the local civic group partnering with the Dictionary Project people. We are looking for sponsors of this year’s project. With the help of several local businesses we have distributed 3,070 dictionaries to third graders of Riverview Schools since 2007. As a sponsor, your donation of at least $50.00 will get your name or company’s name listed on the front of each dictionary distributed. With a donation of at least $75.00, you will receive a 5” x 5” decal to be displayed in a conspicuous place at your business showing your support along with having your name listed on the front of the dictionary.

We are looking to raise $1,000.00 to cover the cost of the dictionaries.

The dictionaries will be distributed to all third graders in the district before Halloween. If you would like to participate by contributing at least $50.00 (although any amount is very much appreciated), and have your name or company’s name listed on the front of each of these dictionaries, please send your check or money order to the address listed below.

We must receive your donation by Friday, September 28, 2019, to be included on the list of sponsors.

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Pirate gridders hope to continue great success of 2017-18 The last two years have been pretty exceptional even for a football team with the pedigree of the Riverview Pirates.

In 2017 and 2018, the Bucs went 18-5 in all games, won a Huron League championship, outscored their opponents by combined 300-plus points and played in five Michigan High School Athletic Association playoff games.

It’s an enviable accomplishment by any measure.

But most of the players that Hank Minckiewicz contributed to those successes have graduated and Coach Derek McLaughlin and his staff dealing this year with a team that has talent, but limited experience.

“We have a lot of new guys,” said McLaughlin.

“We are young and we lack experience; varsity experience. We don’t know yet how these guys are going to deal with adversity on this level. We don’t know the team’s identity. You can’t just say what your identity is, you have to go out and show it, prove it.”

On the positive side, McLaughlin said this team looks ready to learn and ready to lean on each other.

“We have really good chemistry,” the Riverview coach said. “These guys are coachable and they all really like each other, it’s kind of cool.”

While there are many young players on the team and new faces, McLaughlin said he has a good, solid core of veterans that he is very happy with.

“We have a good foundation,” he said. And most of that foundations plays along the offensive and defensive lines, which is not a bad place to start.

Seniors Garrett Vineski and Joe Martindale are returning two-way linemen and they are a couple of the team’s cornerstones. Vineski is a center and defensive tackle and Martindale is the right guard and defensive tackle.

Other key seniors are right tackle Edward Bryant, left tackle Brandon Igna and tight end Alex Smith. Igna is currently out with an injury, but McLaughlins aid he is expected back later this season.

The Bucs are also deep in the defensive backfield, where junior Jimari Moultrie and seniors Thomas Gardner and Austin Poe return. Moultrie was a defensive starter and a spot player at running back as a sophomore. McLaughlin said Gardner had a great sophomore season in 2017 and then missed all of 2018 with an injury.

Another returning defensive back is Brandon Maher, but he won’t see much time back there this season because he has moved over to offense, where he will play quarterback. He replaces the graduated

2019 Riverview Pirates Cam Medal Jimari Moultrie Jose Hernandez Preston Thompson Brandon Maher Ben Johnson Christian Lopez Cal Lockhart James Smiley Jonathan Overal Jacob Puma Eion Evans Austin Poe Ken Hightower Luc Fleurant Anthony Duncan Drake Begeman Landon Kincaid Alex Smith

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The Bucs hosted Flat Rock Sept. 13 and will go to SMCC Sept. 20.

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Austin Poe (21) had one of Riverivew’s six touchdowns.It came on a 57-yard run.

Dominic Wood, who had a fine season running the Pirates’ offense a year ago.

“Brandon offers a lot of good leadership,” McLaughlin said.

Moultrie and Poe will play running back, but so will a lot of other guys.

“We have a lot of depth at running back,” said McLaughlin. “We have a lot of backs and that’s a good thing. They are all fairly young and ready to go.”

The Bucs went 6-2 in the Huron League last year and they will have to play well to finish that high again in 2019.

“I think the league is more competitive than I have ever seen it,” said McLaughlin. “SMCC has everyone back and a good group coming up; Grosse Ile has two of the best linebackers in the league; Flat Rock has one of the most dynamic players in the league and the system to showcase him…”

McLaughlin goes on through each league team and finished with this: “It’s super competitive and you have to come ready to play each week or you are going to lose.”

RIVERVIEW 44, ROMULUS 18 For the third straight season Riverview opened its varsity football season by beating Romulus. And for the third straight year the Bucs scored more than 40 points. This year the final tally was 44-18.

The score was 22-6 at halftime.

Jimari Moultrie rushed for 54 of his team’s 410 total yards and scored on runs of two and eight yards. Christian Lopez scored on a 14-yard run, Austin Poe scored on a 57-yard run and Kenny Hightower scored on a five-yard run.

Riverview’s other touchdown cam when tight end Landon Kincaid jumped on a Riverview fumble in the end zone.

Romulus quarterback Dior Brown threw for 135 and three scores.

“He was good,” said Coach Derek McLaughlin of the Romulus quarterback. “He scranbed away from us and he has a strong arm.”

McLaughlin said he was happy with the win, but admitted that there is still work to be done.

“We definitely made some mistakes,” he said.

“We have to do a better job sustaining our blocks and our ball security was not good. There are a lot of things we can fix.

“Our effort and pursuit to the ball defensively was really, really good.”

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After long playoff run in 2018, Richard gridders hungry for more Hank Minckiewicz

2019 Gabriel Richard Pioneers

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The Gabriel Richard Pioneers went all the way to the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 7 state regionals last year before falling to eventual state runner-up Madison Heights Madison.

If they hope to come close to matching that this year, they will need to replace some valuable graduated seniors and get contributions from some new players.

“This is kind of a mixed team,” Coach Tom Michalsen said. “We have some seniors and a younger group of guys.

“We have a lot of guys who may not have played a lot of football, but who are really good athletes. This is one of the most athletic groups I have seen here. And it’s a close-knit bunch.

They are always together.”

Something new this year will be Richard throwing the ball around a little more. Last year it was wing-t, wing-t and a little more wing-t, but Michalsen said his team will have a different look this year.

“We’ve upgraded our schedule a little, so we can’t just muscle every opponent like we’ve tried to do in the past,” he said.

To carry out the new plan, the Pioneers have turned to junior quarterback Joe Wisniewski, who Michalsen said can run and throw the ball.

“Joe has really good arm strength and he’s done a good job in the weight room. He’s worked on that pretty extensively,” said the coach.

Other key players, according to Michalsen are senior fullback Nathan Palumbo, two-way junior lineman Mario Disanto, junior running back Michael Holdsclaw and sophomore linebacker Ethen Mehall. Michalsen said Palumbo, “gets the hard yards,” Holdsclaw “is a home run hitter,” Mehall “makes plays from sideline-tosideline.”

As far as the Catholic League Intersectional-1 Division goes, Michalsen said it likely will come down to the Pioneers and Macomb Lutheran North. Last year Richard beat Lutheran North in a wild 5754 game and went on to play in the Cathlolic League finals, where they

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Carson Sollers breaks up a pass during Richard’s season-opening win over Grosse Ile

lost a one-point decision to Everest Academy just before embarking on their state playoff run.

This year, the two teams will meet Sept. 27.

The Pioneers played Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook on Sept.13 and will face Grosse Pointe University Liggett on Sept. 20.

GABRIEL RICHARD 21, GROSSE ILE 15 Last year, the Grosse Ile Red Devils won their season-opener by holding off a late charge by the Gabriel Richard Pioneers. This year, on Aug. 30, the Pioneers returned the favor.

The Pioneers built a 21-8 lead early in the second half and held off the Devils as they tried to rally in the fourth quarter.

Leading 21-15 with just over a minute to play, Richard senior Robbie Henderson picked off a Nathan Brown pass deep in Gabriel Richard territory to lock up the victory.

Henderson’s pick was one of four

on the night for the Gabriel Richard defense.

Richard scored first in the game and trailed only briefly and by just one point.

The game’s first points came on Richard’s initial possession of the 2019 season as the Pioneers marched 56 yards for a score. Quinn Hess caught a beautifully thrown 23-yard pass from quarterback Joe Wisniewski.

Ater Grosse Ile answered and went ahead with a two-point conversion, Richard took the lead for good when Nathan Palumbo crashed in from the two-yard line, capping a 37-yard march that was set up by an Ethen Mehall interception.

Richard then essentially won the game on the first play of the second half when sophomore Nick Szczechowski gathered in Joey Pizzo’s kickoff and bolted straight through the mass of players and went 98 yards for the touchdown. He was barely touched.

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“That’s the way we try to run our kickoffs,” said Richard’s Michalsen.

“We want to hit up there quick and see what opens up.”

Not much else happened in the second half until late in the fourth quarter when Brown, who had 243 passing yards, caught lightning in a bottle and completed a 55-yard pass to the Richard five-yard line. From there, Pizzo ran it in and suddenly it was a close game with 3:21 to play.

Grosse Ile held Richard to a three-and-out and, after a punt, took possession on the Richard 44 with just over a minute left on the clock. On the first play of the drive, Brown threw it deep, but the only hands he found were Henderson’s

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Despite losing a number of players from last year, Riverview Gabriel Richard’s volleyball team has its sights set on a league title this season.

The Pioneers made it all the way to the Catholic High School League C-D semifinals last year, where they beat archrival Allen Park Cabrini High School before advancing to the finals and losing to Wixom St. Catherine of Siena Academy in the finals.

They then went on to the D3 District 86 championship game, where they were knocked off by eventual state-semifinalist Monroe St. Mary Catholic Central.

Half of that team returns this year, along with seven players who are new to the varsity squad.

Turnover notwithstanding, winning its league is the team’s No. 1 goal this year, Coach Sarah Johnson said.

“They’ve all agreed that they refuse to be second place,” she said. “We lost a lot of impact seniors to graduation, so it’ll be a learning curve for the new girls this year, but we wouldn’t have them on varsity if they didn’t think they could handle it.”

The good news, Johnson said, is that seven returning players have played together two to three years. Additionally, libero Isabella Kandes has been

a defensive stalwart for the last three years and has received multiple college offers.

“We’re really looking to her to be our leader this year,” Johnson said. She also expects a good year from varsity setter Madelyn Szczechowski, now in her third year “A good setter makes the offense,” Johnson said. “She’s very consistent, very calm and smart with the way she runs the floor and the plays.”

The Pioneers also return three players in offensive leadership roles: senior middle hitter Jenna DeMarco, senior outside hitter Francesca Vitale, and junior outside hitter Katie Schultz.

The team marked the start of its 2019 season with a home game Sept. 4, against longtime rival Allen Park Cabrini High School. “It’s always a close battle,” Johnson said.

Other competition looms as well.

“Lutheran North is going to be our big nemesis this year, but they also lost a lot of offense, so it’s going to be defensive battles,” Johnson said.

“Once we hit the regular season, where we finish in standings will determine whether we see them in the conference playoffs. Our Lady of Lakes in Waterford will also definitely be someone we won’t take lightly.”

Johnson looks for her defense to play a key role in the Pioneers 2019-2020 success.

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“Our defense is extremely strong this year,” she said. “I can pick from any of my defensive players equally in any situation. Any one is a leader, and any one can step and take charge.”

Overall, Johnson said, Pioneer fans should expect very high-energy, exciting games. “This group of girls is very passionate about the game and has been working hard the last couple of years,” she said.

“They’ve been in a winning environment, and my seniors know it’s their turn to step up and continue building the tradition and the name for Gabriel Richard volleyball program.”

Riverview runners get off to a good start The Riverview boys cross country team got the season off to a solid start with a fourth-place finish at the mostly-for-fun 13-team Trenton Watermelon Invitational run at Elizabeth Park.

The scoring was dominated by non-area teams as Dearborn Divine Child took top team honors, followed by Grosse Pointe South and Dearborn High. Divine Child scored a scant 42 points, Grosse Pointe South had 58 and Dearborn scored 90.

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Coach Ben Zolynsky’s Riverview soccer team has kicked off the 2019 season in fine fashion and after winning their Sept. 4 game against Huron League rival Carleton Airport, they stand at 4-1-2 so far this year and 2-1-1 in league play. For Ethan Bayko (10), Diego Frausto (21) and the rest of the Bucs, the only setback this season has come at the hands of league rival Grosse Ile, which played in the Division 3 state championship game last season. The Devils barely beat the Bucs, winning 3-2. The Devils and Bucs will meet again on Sept. 16 at Grosse Ile Middle School

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Park which had 155.

Individually, Divine Child took three of the top six spots and Dearborn two before Riverview’s Sam Polgar came in sixth and broke up the all-Dearborn party. Polgar’s time was 17:28.

Eric Pickell followed Polgar and cracked the top 20 by finishing 16th in 17:50. Finishing the Riverview scoring were Justin Shupe (39th, 19:02), Jack Lenden (45th, 19:11) and Gavin Shelton (52nd, 19:30).

Others running for the Bucs were, Luke Lenden, Ethan Rucarean, Blake Robinson, Luke Riney, Ben Shaw, Colin Riley and Tyler Melcher.

There were 237 runners in the race.

There were 224 runners in the girls’ race and the top Riverview performer was Alyssa Brooks, who finished 28th in a time of 23:54 and helped the Pirates finish 10th, ahead of five other teams in the 15-team event.

Other Riverview scoring runners were Emma Small, Callie Felice, Tylee Hunter and Adrianna Bahu.

Also running for the Bucs were, Lexi Shaul and Abbie Wilgus.

The Pirates will run in the Holly/ Duane Raffin Festival of Races Sept.

14 at Springfield Oaks County Park and then get the league season started with Huron League Jamboree No. 1 at Milan on Sept. 17.

The second league jamboree will be Oct. 1 at Sterling State Park and the league meet will be Oct. 17 at Willow Metropark. In between, the Bucs will run in the Marauder invitational, hosted by Carlson High School Sept. 28, the Wayne County Cross Country Championships Oct. 5 and the Downriver Gabriel Richard Invitational at Young Patriots Park on Oct. 12.

‘Team’ is the thing for GR kickers Tom Tigani

Riverview Register

Riverview Gabriel Richard isn’t looking to any one player to lead them to the Catholic League Class C soccer title this year.

“We’re not a one-horse team,” second-year Coach Eric Perilla said. “Everybody’s got to earn their playing time, but at the same time everybody’s an important piece.

You’ll notice that we work together as a unit. When we don’t, we fall apart. Not that we don’t have talented players, but we’re a lot stronger as a unit.

Perilla said he believes playing within his system will help the Pioneers to survive the loss of eight seniors to graduation. That belief has been borne out so far, as the Pioneers already boast a 5-1-1 record, including a 4-0 win over regional rival Southgate Anderson to start the season and a 3-2 victory over Allen Park High School last week.

“It was really nice to see the boys pull that one out, since we’re a Class A school and we’re Class C,” Perilla

said.

“The whole goal for us here is to really turn this into a powerhouse soccer program,” Perilla said. “We plan to hold the boys to real high expectations.”

He recently helped three of his players to meet those expectations by bringing them aboard to Wayne County Sporting, the Michigan Premier Soccer League that he plays on. Senior Tyler Paoletti, junior Marco Pomponio and sophomore Krzysztof Szymczuk all helped Wayne County Sporting to become one of three amateur teams that soon will be going into U.S. Open Cup competition.

Whatever comes their way, Perilla says playing as a team is the key to the Pioneers’ success this year.

“The guys really have to stick to the tactics. We’re not just a team that just goes out there and plays. If guys can stay on the same page with the patterns and movements we show them off the field, we’ll do well.

“I want people to see that our team plays to a philosophy.”

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