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Thank you Vere Scott 2 First Annual Riverview Slow Riverview Ravens Softball 13 President's Note 3 Pitch Tournament 9 Grands'n'More 14 Upcoming Events 3 Community Challenge 9 Grace Bible Church 15 GM's Notes 4 Kid's Corner 10&11 South Osborne Legion 16 RVCC Featured in Film About Huge Success for Riverview Bizz Buzz 17 Terry Sawchuk 7 garage Sales 12 Mini Soccer Recap 18 Spring Carnival Update 9 Riverview Fund Blitz Delivers 12 Summer Camp Update 19

"September days are here, with summer’s best of weather, and autumn’s best of cheer." ~Helen Hunt Jackson Who’s Who @ RVCC Thank You Vere Scott President: Riverview Loses Ryan Rolston, ...... 204-889-0421, [email protected] a CommunityTreasure Vice-President: Dennis Cunningham, ...... 204-452-6229

y Treasurer: Krista Fraser-Kruck, n May 18, 2015, Vere Scott passed away. Vere was a re- t Secretary: Julie Strong searcher, ecologist, natural historian, local historian, teach- i O

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u Charles Musto, ...... 204-452-9944 he was a regular contributor to the Riverview Reflector and Reflector Editing & Layout: he conducted extensive research on the history of River Park, m Trevor Johnson, ...... 204-889-4482 which operated as an amusement park from 1891 till 1942. He

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o Pat Fedirchuk, ...... [email protected] was very active in the community – advocating for sustainable

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Youth Soccer: Vacant ing systems. Vere was 73 when he passed.

e Mini Soccer Convenor: Craig “Buzz” Hamilton and We are thankful for Vere’s contributions to the Riverview

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Jackrabbit Hockey: Scott Brown If you are interested in seeing an example of Vere's contribu- o Basketball Convenor: tions to the study of Riverview's history check out this internet Cathy Gervais, ...... 204-452-9905 address: http://cec.chebucto.org/ClosPark/River.html. A big F

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Dennis Cunningham, ...... 204-452-6229 Archery: Vacant Buildings and Grounds: Vacant Volunteer Bond Coordinator: Marcos Carreiro

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RVCC Summer Campers Sarah and Abbey, working the clay.

3 President's Note: Upcoming Events Cutbacks Cause Serious Concerns Harvest Dinner By Ryan Rolston Come share the bounty of the fall harvest with Sustainable South Osborne Community Co-op! This fundraising dinner or many Riverview residents, summer is a time to get out for the SSOCC is hosted by Diversity, Deer + Almond and Fand experience Manitoba beyond the Perimeter Highway. Chew and uses the products of the South Osborne gar- Even though our summer camps remain in full swing, sum- dens. All proceeds go to the South Osborne Permaculture mer represents a time for management to take a breath and Gardens. assess where we are at (no doubt this slowdown is a welcome When: September 20, 2015 break for our hardworking General Manager). You may have Where: South Osborne Orchard (Baltimore & Churchill) noticed that we have sought your input through the use of Cost: Early bird tickets are $100/person. surveys, which we will use to gauge the direction we take in Visit southosbornecommons.ca/harvest-dinner for more future events. Our goal remains to continue to be relevant to information. our membership. We were recently pleased to be able to tap into a seemingly growing baseball fever that has emerged in “Made in Winnipeg: The Terry Sawchuk Riverview as of late. Based upon feedback, expect that baseball Origin Story” premiere will be a regular fixture here. Between the ongoing plans to Riverview resident, Danny Schur, wrote, directed and pro- improve the amenities at 90 Ashland and our ongoing efforts to duced a short film about Terry Sawchuk and his formative bring you better programming, we feel RVCC is headed in the years growing up in Winnipeg. The Riverview Community right direction. Centre played host to several scenes shot at the club. Come Sadly, we continue to struggle with continued cutbacks see the official screening premiere! from the city, the most recent of which comes in the form of When: September 26, 2015 at 8PM funding to subsidize our janitorial position. Many of you have Where: Terry Sawchuk Arena, 901 Kimberly Avenue in East come to know and appreciate Murray, the man who ensures the Kildonan club is clean, the parking lot is clear of snow, and the machines Cost: Free are running. Up until the end of June, the club has enjoyed the benefit of having our janitorial service mostly funded by a Halloween Trivia Night city program that is not available to all city community centres. Back by popular demand, the RVCC will be hosting a The city recently decided that it was time to shift the benefit second trivia night this year! Grab your friends, put in a we have enjoyed to another centre, meaning our funding has team and take on the neighbourhood! As it is Halloween, ended. This has lead RVCC to reevaluate how we operate. costumes are encouraged! After much debate, the Board has come to realize a num- When: October 30, 2015 at 7PM ber of realities. Firstly, Murray provides an essential service. It Where: Riverview CC would unfair and irresponsible to shift the burden of club main- Cost: Teams (up to 8 people) = $150. $125 if registered be- tenance to volunteers (especially since we will be shovelling fore October 15. Individual registrations are $20 and will be snow at our own homes this winter as well!). It also will not be a assigned to teams with less than 8 people where available. surprise to hear that we do not have the wherewithal to absorb Registration can be made at the RVCC. Murray’s salary into our budget. The answer we have cautiously Visit riverviewcc.ca for more information. elected to proceed with is to amend our budget and opera- tions to make up for the shortfall in the loss of funding. This will We Are Rougers Reunion Social involve a combination of measures. The Club will be forced to This is a fundraising event for the Riverview Community reduce its hours during non peak times. Mostly these are times Centre and an opportunity to reunite past and present Fort where the club is traditionally more vacant than not and we Rouge residents. Get your tickets early as this event will sell hope that the closures will not disrupt the service we provide out! to you in a significant way. Further, we will move to reduce the When: November 7, 2015 7:30PM – 1AM hours we use the services of canteen staff. Once again, while Where: Riverview Community Centre this is not an ideal solution, and we value the contribution of Cost: Tickets are $15 and must be purchased in advance. our staff, the reality of our situation dictates that action must be Contact Gary for tickets at [email protected]. continued on page 5... 4 RIVERVIEW REFLECTOR FALL 2015 GM'S Notes Many Hands Make Light Work By Charles Musto

he term “lazy summer” hardly applies when it comes to the Tsummer at the Riverview Community Centre. Though the heat surely slows things down this time of year, the RVCC was full steam ahead, with a number of events happening one right after the other. First there was the Fund Drive. The new format was a big hit! Next was the most successful garage sale in RVCC history! Then the Spring Carnival, which was followed by the first annual Riv- erview softball tournament. And promptly after that 10 straight weeks of Summer Camps! It was another successful summer and it wouldn’t have happened without the help of several key people. I’d like to thank Dennis Cunningham and Randi Hunter for taking the reins on the Fund Drive and pushing through the new blitz format that was so well received. A great big thank you goes to Steve Lennon and Kathy Larson for their tireless efforts with the Garage Sale. Congratulations on the record breaking sale! With the amount of work you put in, you deserve it. Thank you Lisa Sinnicks for putting on the Spring Carnival and bringing the community together again. Thanks to Julie

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Actor Markian Tarasiuk as 18-year-old Terry Sawchuk, from "Made in Winnipeg: The Terry Sawchuk Origin Story" shot at the RVCC.

s a long time resident of Riverview, from 1941-48. then recorded with the cream of the crop AI have a decades-long relationship We shot at the RVCC on two days in of local musicians. The film is a wonder- with the RVCC. My wife and I held our February and March. On the first day, ful ode to Sawchuk and an inspiring love wedding social at the RVCC and many of we filmed actor Markian Tarasiuk (a letter to Winnipeg. our children's birthday parties occurred dead ringer for Sawchuk at age 18) in "Made in Winnipeg: The Terry Saw- there. We've also had a lot of fun on vintage Detroit Red Wings gear, on the chuk Origin Story" premieres Saturday, and off the ice at the annual 4x4 hockey ice surface. The blue sky, the bright red September 26th at 8:00 PM at the Terry tournament and social, and the spring of the jersey and the white of the boards Sawchuk Arena at 901 Kimberly Street carnival continues to be one of our fam- and the ice made for some of the best in East Kildonan. The screen will be set ily's favourite events. outdoor shots I have ever captured. On up on the ice and as many as 500 people As a movie producer/director, I keep the second day, we shot on the leisure can be accommodated in the stands. The track of locations that could serve as rink (the flooded area on the RVCC field) event is free and everyone in Riverview movie backdrops. I was always intrigued which stood in for a Cathedral Avenue is invited. with the RVCC's main rink and its 2"x6" pond hockey rink that Sawchuk frequent- I would like to take this opportunity wood boards and chain link ice enclo- ed circa 1941. Mathew Lupu was cast as to thank Charles and Murray at the Club, sure. It's a look that can stand in for any Sawchuk at age 12 and my son's hockey and the RVCC board, for the invaluable period between 1920-1980. team (replete in Depression-era skates assistance in making the RVCC available So when I decided to produce a new and clothes) played the pond hockey for the film. documentary about the life of Winnipeg boys. See you at the premiere! goalie legend, Terry Sawchuk, the RVCC The 26-minute film has turned out - just down the block from our home - beautifully. I am particularly proud of was the perfect location for shots dating the original score, which I composed and 8 RIVERVIEW REFLECTOR FALL 2015

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13-013 OAG Riverview Reflector ad.indd 1 13-12-16 10:03 PM 9 en and the beer tent during the day; we could not have done First Annual Riverview this without the help of all of the volunteers. Finally, thanks to the organizing committee (GM Charles Musto, Paula Hamilton, Slow Pitch Tournament Shaun Hampton, and Julie Strong) who made this happen. By Julie Strong The tournament was organized as a fundraiser for the club; we are happy to report we raised over 900.00$ which will go towards supporting club activities. We look forward to next year’s tournament and to Millie’s costume! Photo: Lisa Sinnicks Photo: Sun Shines on our Spring Carnival By Charles Musto

n June 12th, the RVCC once again held its annual Spring OCarnival. The community event featured a dunk tank, several inflatable bouncy structures, pony rides, a penny carnival and a spectacular late night firework display. It was a fun way to welcome new residents to the community and showcase the newly renovated hall to existing residents. The event was very well attended and, unlike last year, we had beautiful weather! Millie Cardinal accepts the award for "Most Spirited Player" A huge thank you goes out to Lisa Sinnicks for, once again, organizing a fantastic event. Her dedication to the community n the early hours of Saturday June 13th, 8 slow pitch teams hit and the RVCC is unparalleled and we thank her deeply for her Ithe Riverview baseball diamonds for a day of fun and compe- contributions. Though no longer on the board of the RVCC, her tition as the Riverview Community Centre hosted the first an- fingerprints remain all over the community centre in the best nual adult slow pitch tournament. The competition, which in- way. cluded some friendly trash talk between teams, was fierce, and Thanks also to Bev Suek, Lori Siddall and Paul Trevenan who despite the occasional injury – we loved that “TJ Hooker” move sweated it out in the kitchen making sure everyone was fed by Michael Smyth -- everyone had fun, and a lot of laughs. well. Thanks as well to Joanne Prescott for keeping the cotton Throughout the day the teams played some pretty high level candy and popcorn machines running smoothly. Furthermore, softball resulting in some close games. In a spirited final game our sincere thanks to all the other incredible volunteers who between the Hard Balls and Bases Loaded, we saw glimpses of true are so important to this event and the community as a whole. talent. In the end, it was Bases Loaded who, in a one run come- We hope you had fun! back, proved victorious and took home the 1st place trophy. As Lisa has moved on from the board, the RVCC is looking Millie Cardinal, dressed in her supermom costume, pitched for a motivated and interested person or persons to take the the day away taking down each batter with a flick of her super reins and organize next year’s Spring Carnival. If you are inter- cape! For her spirited play, she took home the coveted “Most ested, please email the club at [email protected]. Spirited Player” award. Not only did we witness some pretty good ball playing, we were treated to some flashy sporting outfits! Decked out in "Community Challenge" their matching grey T-shirts, Boy Named Sue looked fetching, RVCC needs your ideas and input! while the Softballs sported some outstanding animal headgear. Kaboom pulled out all the stops, digging deep into the closet Your Community Centre wants for their 1980 jerseys, but no one could hold a candle to the to provide more programming for local seniors. impeccably dressed Riverview Swingers! Thanks to all the play- So we have a question for you! ers from Teams: Kaboom, Boy Named Sue, Riverview Swingers, What type of programming ideas would Hard Balls, Bases Loaded, Team Allum, Softballs and Millie’s benefit Riverview seniors? Phyllys for a great day. If you have any ideas or inspiritions please call the club A huge thanks to all the volunteers who manned the kitch- at 204 452 9944 or email [email protected]. 10 cRaZy mAzE

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any thanks to all the participants of the recent Riverview MGarage Sales, held on Saturday June 6, – this was the best sale ever! In spite of a major downpour in the middle of the day, shoppers came in droves to find fabulous bargains at the Community Centre and at 8 private sales in the neighbourhood. We netted a record $4, 890, which surpassed the previ- ous record by $1,500! This money will be used to support the staff and property of our very popular and precious community club. We extend heartfelt thanks to all those who donated goods, to schleppers of boxes, pricers and arrangers, media facilitators, cashiers, sign placers, purchasers and packer-uppers, and the fabulous staff of the Riverview Community Centre. Way to go Team Riverview!

Riverview Fund Blitz Delivers! By Dennis Cunningham

he $6200 in donations collected during the one day River- Tview Community Centre Fund Drive Blitz left me with two very strong impressions. First, Riverview residents are wonderfully generous (both with their time and financial contributions). Second, people in our neighbourhood clearly believe the Riverview Community Centre is well worth their support. Continued shortfalls in operational funding from the City of Winnipeg mean that Riverview Community Centre has to rely on alternative sources of funds so we can keep our doors open and serving the neighbourhood. Previously, the Annual Fund Drive ran much like other door to door fund raising charitable campaigns - typically two weeks long with zone captains coor- dinating teams of door to door canvassers covering sections of the neighbourhood. This year we switched to a one day fund drive ‘blitz’. Over three hours 25 volunteers knocked on virtually every door in Riverview collecting over $6200.00 in donations from over 130 residents and leaving reminder notes when no one was at home (May 23rd happened to be one of the first nice weekends in May). Back at the community centre five volunteers coor- dinated the collection routes, tracked donation amounts for accounting and charitable receipting. Expect to see canvassers out again in May 2016 for our second annual Fund Drive Blitz. Many thanks to all our donors and volunteers; your generosity was, and is, greatly appreciated.

Another great year of softball for the Riverview Ravens

This year was another season successful for girls’ softball at Riverview. Riverview continues to build the numbers of girls who are playing softball from the community, f and the skill level for all o the players continues to improve. This year, Riverview hosted a U14C team out of the club and, sent 6 girls to other clubs to play B ball. Competition was fierce throughout the seanson, but the Riverview Ravens U14C team finished the season on the winning side of the ledger. As there were no other U14C teams in the Winnipeg South West Youth Softball WSWY Association ( A) league, the girl’s played teams from other softball leagues often travelling miles out of town to play their games. Home games were a real treat! Lack of other U14C teams in WSWYSA also meant the Riverview Ravens were the de facto winners of the league. Despite this news, there was palpable disappointment amongst the girls knowing they would not be able to for compete a medal in playoffs; however, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, the girl’s accepted this news and played hard ending the season on a positive note. The B ball girls who played out of uxedo T had a great season, but lost out in the playoffs.

Thanks go to our volunteer : coaches Loren Brown, Rob Mazur, Michael Smyth and Jim Strong who really helped the team progress in their skills and understanding of the game. Thanks also to Terry Livingstone who has been a most excellent scorekeeper for the last few years. The Ravens would like to thank the RVCC for the continued support. As we continue to work towards develop ing a softball program in our community, we encourage anyone interested in playing or coaching to contact the club. 13 Another Great Year of Softball for the Riverview Ravens By Julie Strong

his year was another successful season for girls’ softball in TRiverview. Riverview continues to build the numbers of girls who are playing softball from the community, and the skill level for all of the players continues to improve. This year, Riverview hosted a U14C team out of the club and sent 6 girls to other clubs to play B ball. Competition was fierce throughout the season, but the Riverview Ravens U14C team finished the season on the winning side of the ledger. As there were no other U14C teams in the Winnipeg South West Youth 2015 Riverview Ravens U14C Team Photo Softball Association (WSWYA) league, the girls played teams 2015 Riverview Kallie, Ravens Maddie, U14C Mollie, Kyla, Olivia, Sarah, Maikayla, Emma, from other softball leagues. They often travelled miles out ofKallie, Maddie, Mollie, Kyla, Meghan, Olivia, Caitlyn Sarah, Missing: Maikayla, Bronwyn Emma, and Meghan, Caitlyn Hayley Missing: Bronwyn and Hayley town to play their games, which made home games a real treat! Lack of other U14C teams in WSWYSA also meant the River- Thanks to our volunteer coaches: Loren Brown, Rob Mazur, view Ravens were the de facto winners of the league. Despite Michael Smyth and Jim Strong who really helped the team this news, there was palpable disappointment amongst the progress in their skills and understanding of the game. Thanks girls knowing they would not be able to compete for a medal also to Terry Livingstone who has been an excellent scorekeeper in playoffs; however, in the true spirit of sportsmanship, the for the last few years. The Ravens would like to thank the RVCC girl’s accepted this news and contined to play hard, ending the for the continued support. As we continue to work towards season on a positive note. The B ball girls who played out of developing a softball program in our community, we encourage Tuxedo had a great season, but lost out in the playoffs. anyone interested in playing or coaching to contact the club. 14 RIVERVIEW REFLECTOR FALL 2015 Grands'n'More Upcoming Events wOrd FinDeR pUzzLe By Jean Altemeyer Answer rands’n’More appreciates the continued support of RVCC as Gour meeting site. It is so helpful to our efforts. Our Mem- ber Meeting is on September 3, 7:00 pm; program TBA. This month's meeting is "Bring a friend" night, so all are welcome. All the proceeds from our upcoming fundraisers go to the Stephen Lewis Foundation, which distributes the funds to grassroots projects supporting grandmothers in 15 sub-Saharan countries. On Sept. 20 - at Crescentwood Community Centre, from noon – 4:30 pm is our inaugural Art from the Attic – we’ve been collecting donated artworks all summer, and that day is your chance to find some gems to update your home or office collection. Prices start at $5.00! On October 14, we are hosting An Evening with Barbara Coloroso at Westminster United Church, at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $20, and are available at McNally-Robinson bookstore or through Grands 'n' More Winnipeg ([email protected]) We are also looking for opportunities to share our presenta- tions and displays at various events. We have a range of ways to tell the stories of the amazing African grandmothers caring for their AIDS-orphaned grandchildren; if you're interested contact us at [email protected]. 15 Integral in all this changing are the choices we make. While Grace Bible Church change is inevitable and often out of my control, my choices Changing and Choosing will always be mine. And, just as change is not always for the good, so too my choices are not always good choices. “We By Wilma Wiens, build up a scaffolding of choices, each of which, sooner or Co-Minister of Pastoral and Spiritual Care later, one way or another, ends. And then we must begin to choose all over again,” writes Chittister. Changing and choos- ’ve been pondering change the past while. Maybe because of ing, we wind our way through life. Mixed in with that are the Ithe funerals that keep coming my way. Or because of how rap- choices other people make which affect me either directly or idly my grandson is moving from toddler-hood to boy-hood. In indirectly. How I choose to deal with all of that seems to be the any case, change is what has my attention these days. more significant choice, and the one that in the end will define Change is inevitable. We all know that. The natural world re- me. minds us seasonally of the necessity and beauty of change. Life, There is a reverent resiliency to the human spirit that by definition, is not stagnant. And even though there are times intrigues me. In the work I do I have the humble privilege of that I wish it would just stand still for a day or two, I am grateful witnessing the mysterious, divine capacity in people to live that it does not. Sometimes the pace of change is within our through sometimes tragic circumstances with amazing inner realm of control but, even then, the inevitability of change isn't. fortitude and grace. They really seem to expand from the In her book Between the Dark and the Daylight: Embrac- inside out and become more of who they truly are. ing the Contradictions of Life, Joan Chittister writes that we Life exists in our adapting to changes and choices that are continue to change right up until death. Though we may strive beyond our control. “It is a matter of realizing that the clay of or hope for the time when we’ll reach the “summit of develop- life is the clay in which I find myself. Life is not a clay I create; it ment…the person we have been becoming all these beginning is the clay I have before me at this moment to use.” Watching years” it actually does not come. Life, with all its contingencies, my grandson flourish into life and accompanying people as keeps us and our circumstances forever changing even if only they fade out of life, it’s the “how” they are as rather than the in small ways. The only constant we have in life is that we are “what” they accomplish that seems to have the longest lasting constantly becoming. legacy. 16 RIVERVIEW REFLECTOR FALL 2015 Winnipeg South Osborne Legion Everyone is Welcome

A common belief among most Canadians is that Legions are only for the veterans and the elderly. Your local South Osborne Legion wants to correct this misunderstanding. Guests are always welcome to participate in our regular and special events. In addition we are always looking for new ideas on how we can better serve our community. In the future we hope to imple- ment some youth programs into the Legion. We want to create awareness among today's youth of all the benefits and enjoyment their local Legion can bring them. Originally Legions were founded with the clear purpose of service to the Nation through three distinct channels: • Care of Veterans and their families; • Keeping alive the public memory of the sacrifices of Ca- nadians in the cause of world peace and thus providing a deterrent to future conflicts; • Promotion of unity, of thought and of effort among all Canadians leading to the development of a greater Nation. So yes, our mission is to serve Veterans, which includes serving military and RCMP members and their families; to

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WWW.BACKTOCARPENTRY.COM 17 promote Remembrance; and to serve our communities and our country. Probably the most widely known activity is the annual BIZ BUZZ Poppy Campaign in which Legion members and friends distrib- The South Osborne Biz Bulletin ute Poppies to the public in exchange for donations to support By Jane Wilson Veterans and their families. But we offer more than you may have expected. Our Legion s I write this we're all melting from the heat and humidity. also makes a number of charitable donations every year in an AIt's quite alarming to step outside air conditioned buildings effort to assist in the improvement of our community. We also and be hit with a wall of heat. Although our flower pots, which like to have some fun. Some of the extra activities our legion are brimming over and looking pretty darn gorgeous, seem to offers on a weekly basis are: Snooker, English Billiards, 8-Ball, love it. Unfortunately a number of the pots have been dumped Darts, Cribbage, Texas Hold Em' Tournaments, Bingo, Meat and graffitied. Connor has been dealing well with all these mini Draws, Games of Chance (Chase the Ace), Live Band Fridays and disasters. I'm sure he must feel like he has two moms as I'm Karaoke Saturdays. Our licensed lounge is also equipped with forever texting him with "stuff" as I see it and think of it. Thanks some of the latest VLT lotto machines. for putting up with me, Connor. We also offer banquet hall rentals for a wide variety of We're proud to announce our 5th annual Sidewalk Festival events: including socials and receptions or perhaps you've been on Saturday August 29th. Watch for all your favorite activities looking for that perfect space to start a dance group. Whatever as well as our new Mini Mall located in the Leisure Centre park- your need your local Legion can most likely assist you. ing lot. We're also excited to be hosting our event on the same We are celebrating Legion Week, from September 20- weekend that the Park Theatre launches their first Comedy 26, 2015 (Inclusive). Drop in and check us out. Everyone is Festival ODDBLOCKS. welcome. You'll notice a change with our BIZ as you see ads go out If you do decide to become a member that's great too. and posters go up...we have officially changed our name and Membership registration is easy and affordable. BIZ logo. Minor name change from Osborne South BIZ to South Your Legion is located at 426 Osborne Street. Check out our Osborne BIZ but the big change is our logo. Watch for it. I hope website at www.rlc252.mb.ca. you like it as much as we do. Thank you Woodland Designs. Enjoy the last lazy days of summer. See you at the Festival!

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18 Photo: Coverdale Myles 2015 Riverview Mini Soccer Recap By Shaun Hampton

nother great season of mini soccer wrapped up this past AJune at RVCC. We had approximately 150 kids registered between the ages of 3 and 8 for a total of nine teams. The big change in 2015 was with the U6 team that played two games a week instead of one game a week and all indications are that it was a good change. Development is important at any age and in any sport and we have tried some different things over the years but the bottom line is kids like the games more than the practice. Riverview Mini Soccer action. This season would not have been possible if it wasn’t for the commitment of the coaches, assistant coaches, managers mosquitos, sometimes all in the same night, every spring. and the support of parents, especially when it is their night for This season was my last as mini soccer convenor. After seven “snack”. The mini soccer program has always benefited from the years of enjoyment, it's time for some new blood. So please wel- parents that return year in and year out (Scotty Brown, Amanda come Craig “Buzz” Hamilton and Jason Oliver who will take over Peet, Sandra Hamm, Erin Wilcott and Kim Purcell to name a few) as co-convenors for the 2016 season. Buzz and Jason have been but in 2015 we saw the greatest increase in new faces that we involved as mini soccer coaches in past years and are eager to have seen in a long time, which bodes well for the future of take on the role of convenor so the program is in good hands. not only mini soccer but all the other programs at RVCC. So on Thanks to everyone who helped out over the years with behalf of the RVCC Board and all the of the mini soccer players, coaching, collecting jerseys, handing out pizza and every other thank you to all who contributed to making this season a suc- little thing that needed to be done to make mini soccer pos- cess and a reason to brave the cold, the rain, the heat and the sible for the kids in the program. Thanks for the memories. 19

Summer-izing RVCC Summer Camps! By Charles Musto

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