“As Riverview residents, the fact we have a golf course and restaurant/pub is an asset to the neighbourhood for all of us, including buyers moving into the area and for sellers selling. As residents we should be showing support for this gold nugget in our neighbourhood.
The golf course owners are business men, and business men do not look at our emotional well being, but more what dollars they can get from a property they buy and sell. They can use those revenues to further improve this golf course, or they can use the Riverview course as a revenue source and reinvest the proceeds in other projects. Either way, the profitability of this golf course is a win-win — for us and for them.
It is an asset for the golf course to have a great restaurant, and it is a benefit to locals here as well. The restaurant we have (Lucky Penny) is great, and so is the food. By supporting the restaurant we are making sure they are able to pay their rent; they are able to continue generating revenue for the golf course while serving our community.
So when the idea of hosting a golf tournament fundraiser was mentioned at the TownHall…why not? Meetings could be hosted there...why not? Enjoying the awesome outdoor patio...why not? Who better to show we want the golf course to remain a valued amenity in our community than the residents of our community? Ordering food or sitting in the restaurant...why not? Who better than Riverview to support?
We will not be letting go of the restrictive covenant, but we can help the golf course thrive. Revenue is important to the golf course owners. The more of us that support these community gems, the more we all stand to benefit.
Sometimes bringing positivity to an otherwise negative situation can be good for all in the end. Just reaching out with another perspective."
-DS
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