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By Nancy Messing Brand

When Sam Koster staked Big shout out to both Sam Koster and Celeste Koster who
graciously pulled off another spectacular Camp Out! As the
out the signs announcing parents of three boys, they are pros. We thank them for all
the February 19th Camp the time and effort they have put into this event.
We also wish to thank: Steve and Kristi Quarles, Sammy
Out in Virginia Young Park Koster, Mark Kukulski, Alex Benkowski, Marty McGrogan,

little did he know a Rio Vista resident, a Great Horned Owl Nancy Messing Brand, Christina Currie, Mark Snead, and
or Hoot Owl, took note and was making plans to attend. the RVCA Board.
During the showing of Guardians of the Galaxy (of course it These are the memories that are created and children grow
was that movie) this very cute and friendly owl flew down up and tell stories of how great their childhood was, growing
from his own campsite located up in a tree. up in Rio Vista.
He decided to buddy up with Cameron Koster, age 10, and
his friends. “Hoot” settled in for a good 45 minutes, and
thoroughly enjoyed his time at the Camp Out. He stood there We are looking for someone to step up
on a tarp turning his head and neck checking out the scene. It and run the Rio Vista Camp Out 2023.
was getting late and time to go, so he nodded goodbye to It is a neighborhood tradition and is so nice to bring families
his new friends, and flew back up to his campsite in his tree. and friends together. We pitch tents, have a cookout, roast
Torrential rain at the beginning of the evening gave way to marshmallows and show two movies. Folks bring their own
clear skies and an almost full moon that shone brightly on our chairs and tents. We have your back and will offer support
campground. We grilled hamburgers and hot dogs and and show you how. Let’s keep the tradition going and help
roasted some marshmallows. Somehow food always tastes keep Rio Vista great! And Hoooo knows who will show up?!
better outside. Thanks to the Dads who flipped burgers. If interested, please contact president@riovistaonline.com. RV

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