River Valley Special Recreation Association
1335 East Broadway
Bradley, Il 60915
Phone 815-933-7336
Fax 815-933-4632
E-Mail rvsra1335@sbcglobal.net
OFFICE HOURS
M-W-F 8:30am - 1:00pm
Tu & Th 12:00 - 4:30pm
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What is the R.V.S.R.A.?
The R.V.S.R.A. is an association formed by member agencies to provide community-based Therapeutic Recreation to individuals with disabilities or special needs. Member agencies provide the primary source of operational revenue through a property tax levy available to the Park Districts who have entered into a cooperative agreement. Our member districts are: Bourbonnais Township Park District, Kankakee Valley Park District and Limestone Park District.
The SRA views itself as a completion of the commitment of each associating Park District's responsibility to serve all its citizens including individuals with special needs.
It is our hope to contribute to the growth and development of our participants by increasing opportunities to participate in community recreation, parks, cultural and leisure activities.
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Congratulations to our
Special Olympic Athletes!
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| RVSRA athletes at Summer Games in Bloomington |
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River Valley SRA took 20 athletes to Bloomington, Il the weekend of June 12 to compete in the Special Olympics state tournament. The events they competed in were swimming, powerlifting & bocce ball. There was some tough competition and in the end a total of 19 gold medals, 11 silver medals & 4 bronze medals were awarded to our athletes.
Powerlifters: Tim Brown, Paul Hansen, Dennis Hertz, Jemome James, Diane Laws & Brad Miller
Swimmers: Ed Barbieri, Lisa Billings, Angelina Collins, Jeff Conrad & Doug Gagnon
Bocce: Shannon Archer, Guy Case, Gary Cockburn, Dan Graham, Chris Harris, Kara Lazaruis, Jenny Miller, Troy Oster
& Cassie Perkins
Congratulations to all of the athletes who competed. We had great weather, saw an awesome opening ceremonies, and had fun at the victory dance. Also a big thank you goes to Erin Grimes who coached our swim team and to Jeff Frazier and Zac Clark for training our powerlifters.
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| Coach Dieter Jaehn gives encouraging words to David Dart during 5 hole golf competition. |
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We had 5 athletes compete on September 12 in Decatur. In the Equestrian competition Sion Levy received a gold medal and Lisa Billings a bronze medal. In Golf Tim Brown and Chris Harris received silver in golf skills competition. David Dart also received silver in the 5 hole competition. We would like to thank Karen Hemza from Sunrise Center for her help with the horseback riders. Thanks also goes out to Dieter and Buffy Jaehn for coaching and chaperoning the golfers.
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The weekend of October 24 & 25, River Valley took three volleyball teams to the Special Olympics state volleyball tournament in Rockford. All three teams played well and gave a solid performance to earn high awards in their divisions. Playing for Storm are Shannon Archer, Jenny Miller, Dan Golden, Danielle Timm, Cassie Perkins, Lisa Billings, & Cindy Smith. Players on Thunder include Jemome James, Dan Graham, Greg Emery, David Dart, Paul Hansen, Brad Miller & Eli Rorem. Lightning players include Jay Brault, Chris Harris, Ed Barbieri, Sue LeVeque, Tim Brown, Steve Weith & Jeff Conrad. Special thanks to coaches Jeff Frazier, Dorene Mohler, Lisa Rinehart, Pam Bright & Rick & Nancy Oster. We appreciate your dedication and commitment to our athletes.
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| Lightning with the Gold |
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| Thunder wins Gold |
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| Storm achieves Silver |
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River Valley Special Recreation Association was recently recognized by Park District Risk Management Agency. The award recognizes agencies that have established and implemented a comprehensive loss prevention program to manage the specific loss exposures that exist in recreation providers. RVSRA received PDRMA's highest loss control award which is accreditation. River Valley scored a 96.2 % to earn the accreditation status. Dane Mall from PDRMA presents the award to River Valley Executive Director Tom Breitenbucher following the Special Recreation Association September board meeting.
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Indoor Garage Sale
Fund Raiser to benefit River Valley
Saturday, February 20, 2010
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Civic Auditorium
S. Eighth & Charles St. - Kankakee
Bake Sale
Lunch will be available
If you would like to help in anyway (donate items, bake or volunteer) give us a call. 815.933.7336
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THANK YOU JASON TANNER AND TANNER'S SIGNS AND DESIGNS FOR DONATING THE NEW SIGN!
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Thank You!
We would like to extent our appreciation to all of our supporters who have helped us with monetary gifts over the past years. Because of your graciousness we have been able to purchase the following items:
• DVD player for our bus
• Laser printer
• Flat screen television
• GPS system for our bus.
A big "Hooray" to all our thoughtful
family members and friends!
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| Brad Miller, Bart Simpson & Paul Hansen enjoying the Florida trip. |
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A total of 32 people traveled to Florida September 24 thru September 29. 22 participants and 10 chaperones enjoyed Universal Studios, Islands of Adventures and Sea World. The weather was in the low 90's in FL and while we were gone it was in the 50's back home in IL. The food was delicious, Shamu made a big splash and the roller coasters were wild. We all had a great time and wished we could stay.
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Congratulations!
2008 Volunteer & Athlete
of the Year
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| Tom Breitenbucher & Dieter Jaehn 2008 Volunteer of the Year |
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| Steven Weith 2008 Athlete of the Year |
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At our annual Valentine's Dinner Dance that was held at the Civic Auditorium on February 13 we presented our Volunteer and Athlete of the Year awards.
The Volunteer award was given to Dieter Jaehn. He has coached the RVSRA's Special Olympic Golf team for the past 5 years. "Dieter's golf background along with his patience and desire to see the athletes improve are an asset to our association" says Tom Breitenbucher, Executive Director.
Steven Weith of Bourbonnais was named Athlete of the Year. Steven has participated in Swimming, Golf, Equestrian, Volleyball, Bowling and Bocce for over 15 years with River Valley. This past September Steven was named outstanding rider of the year at the State Special Olympics Equestrian competion.
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| On Oct. 2 Game Night was full of fun and exercise for all. |
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| Our group enjoyed Hardy's Reindeer Ranch located in Rantoul, IL on Oct. 19. |
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| Brandon Merrill & Cassie Perkins enjoy a goulish good time @ the Halloween Dance on Oct. 30. |
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| Martha Brent & Kathy Carlin had a great day @ the ONU football tailgate party on Nov. 14. |
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