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Click on the image below to instantly be transported to the Seedlings Braille Books for Children bid site. Look over the items now and get ready for when the bidding starts November 1st. And remember one of the items is lunch with the typewriter--on me. Really.
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Vote
November 5
Absentee Ballots out September 25
City of Livonia
Mayoral Race
Vote for one candidate in November
Maureen Miller Brosnan
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Councilman Jim Jolly,
Livonia Police Officers Association
Police Officers Association of Michigan
Livonia Police Lieutenants and Sergeants Association
Livonia Firefighters Local 1164
Westland Mayor Bill Wild
Congresswoman Haley Stevens
State Senator Dayna Polehanki
County Executive Warren Evans
County Sheriff Benny Napoleon
Sierra Club Michigan Chapter
AFSCME, UAW, Teamsters Local 299
Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters,
Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 2
Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors
Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council
Dan Centers, Livonia School Board Trustee,
Karen Bradford, Livonia School Board Trustee
Tim Klisz, Zoning Board of Appeals Member
Gretchen Alaniz, Schoolcraft College Trustee
Brian Broderick, Schoolcraft College Board Chair
Schoolcraft College Treasurer Terry Gilligan
Janice Centers, Zoning Board of Appeals Member
Citizens Roads Advisory Committee Member Brett Gierak
Former Livonia City Council Members Mike McGee,
Joe Taylor, and Dale Jurcisin
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Laura Toy
Mayor Dennis Wright ,
Former Mayors Jack Kirksey, Jack Engebretson
Councilwomen Kathleen McIntyre and Cathy White
Councilman Brian Meakin
Bruce Tenniswood
Right to Life of Michigan
City of Livonia Council Race
Vote for up to four candidates in November
Scott Bahr
Mayors Dennis Wright, Jack Engebretson, Jack Kirksey
Council members Laura Toy, Jim Jolly
Brandon Kritzman, Kathleen McIntyre, Cathy White
Brian Meakin
Former Council members Jim McCann, Joe Taylor
John Pastor, Treasurer Lynda Scheel
Commissioner Terry Marecki
Livonia Public School Trustees Mark Johnson
Colleen Burton, Karen Bradford, Crystal Frank
Former LPS Superintendent Randy Liepa
Former Representatives John Walsh, Laura Cox
Former Senator Patrick Colbeck
Former Fire Chief Shadd Whitehead
Livonia Firefighters Union 1164
Schoolcraft Trustee Dillon Breen
ZBA Members Chris Boloven, Joel Turbiak,
Jim Baringhaus
Planning Commissioners Sam Caramagno
Carol Smiley
Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors
Right to Life of Michigan
Gregory Coppola
Councilmembers Laura Toy,
Brian Meakin,
Brandon M. Kritzman, Kathleen McIntyre
County Commissioner Terry Marecki
Former Councilmen
John Walsh and
John Pastor
Jim McCann and Joe Laura
Zoning Board of Appeals Jim Baringhaus and Tim Kliz
Schoolcraft Trustee Dillon Breen
Right to Life of Michigan
James Davis Jr.
FridayMusings
Robert Donovic
Bruce Tenniswood
Livonia Police Officers Association
Livonia Fire Fighters Local 1164
Police
Officers Association of Michigan
Park Commissioner Paul Condon
Schoolcraft Trustees Gretchen Alaniz, Dillon Breen,
Mayor Dennis Wright,
Councilwoman Laura Toy, Councilman Brian Meakin,
Former Livonia School Trustee Steve King
Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors,
County Commissioner Diane Webb,
State Representative Jewell Jones,
Right to Life of Michigan
Brian Duggan
Laura Toy, Joe Laura, Jim McCann
Livonia Police Officers Association
B
randon McCullough
FridayMusings
Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors
Livonia Police Officers Association
Police Officers Association of Michigan
Livonia Police Lieutenants and Sergeants Association
Livonia Firefighters Local 1164
Mayor Dennis Wright,
Wayne County Commissioner Glenn Anderson
Former City Councilwoman Maureen Miller Brosnan
Councilmen Jim Jolly, Brandon Kritzman,
Great Detroit Building & Construction Trades Council,
Sheet Metal Workers' Local 80,
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers,
County Commissioner Diane Webb
Eileen McDonnell
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Sierra Club Michigan Chapter
former Livonia City Council member Joe Laura,
Kathleen McIntyre
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Mayor Dennis Wright,
Former Mayors Jack Kirksey, Jack Engebretson,
John Grzebik, Greenleaf Commission,
Zoning Board of Appeals Tim Klisz and
Jim Baringhaus
Arts Commissioner Lindsay Spence
Recreation Commissioner Katie Jolly
Livonia Police Officers Association
Police Officers Association of Michigan
Livonia Firefighters Local 1164
Treasurer Lynda Scheel,
Council members Laura Toy, Jim Jolly,Brian Meakin,
Cathy White, Brandon Kritzman
Wayne County Commissioner Terry Marecki,
Schoolcraft Trustee Gretchen Alaniz
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Cinematic Art expands in Livonia with the introduction of Fathom Events
at the Phoenix Theatre
Turandot - The Met Opera Live in HD
October 16 - 1:00pm (Encore)
October 16 - 6:30pm (Encore)
Alien - 40th Anniversary (1979)
October 16 - 7:00pm
Jay & Silent Bob Reboot
October 17 - 7:00pm (Double Feature)
QT8: The First Eight
October 21 - 7:00pm
The Reliant
October 24 - 7:00pm
Manon - The Met Opera Live in HD
October 26 - 12:55pm
October 30 - 1:00pm (Encore)
October 30 - 6:30pm (Encore)
Spirited Away - Studio Ghibli Fest 2019
October 27 - 12:55pm (DUB)
October 28 - 7:00pm (SUB)
Raymonda - The Bolshoi Ballet
October 27 - 12:55pm
Faustina: Love and Mercy
October 28 - 7:00pm
LUZIA - Cirque de Soleil
October 29 - 7:00pm
Click on this image for all movie times
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October in Livonia
Livonia Arts Commission's annual Fine Arts Exhibition is being held the entire month of October in the Fine Arts Gallery in the Bennett Civic Center Library.
October 1 - 30
Wilson Barn Pumpkin Fest Every day in October
October 19 - 31
Pumpkin Place fundraiser for Livonia Cares
October 19 @ 8:00 - 1:00
Churchill Music Booster
Rummage Sale
October 19 @ 8:00 - 11:00
October 19 @ 4:00 - 6:00
St. Paul Presbyterian Church
11th Annual Fall Fun Fest
October 21
Wayne 11th Congressional District Republican Club
Dinner Dance @ Italian Club Livonia
October 24 @ 5:30 - 6:30
Civic Park Senior Center
October 24 @ 5:00 - 7:00
Rotary Community Spaghetti Dinner
Help Eradicate Polio
Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church
October 24 @ 7:00 - 9:00
October 25
Halloween Walk at Greenmead
October 25 @ 5:30 - 8:00
Free Scary fun at the Livonia YMCA
Games, spooky stories, crafts, and a costume contest
October 26 @ 7:30 - midnight
Livonia Arts Commission
Triology Band at Burton Manor
Music from the Heart Fall Concert
$20 in advance/$25 at the door
October 28 @ 5:00 - 7:00
Flemings support for the ARC
People with Disabilities
tickets @ TheARCNW.org
November in Livonia
November 2
November 2
14th Annual Healthy Livonia Turkey Trot
Register at the Kirksey Recreation Center
November 5 @ 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Livonia General Election
November 8, 9, 10
Women in War
Livonia Community Theatre
St. Paul's Presbyterian Church
November 23 @ 2:00 - 4:00
Blessings in a Backpack Bowling Outing
November 23 @ 9:00 - 3:00
Historic Greenmead Treasures from Grandma's Attic
December in Livonia
December 7
Livonia Symphony Orchestra
Magical Fantasies
Clarenceville High School
Louis Schmidt Auditorium
December 8 @ 4:00
City of Livonia Christmas Parade
December 15 @ 3:00
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This is politics free Wednesday. Politics back on Friday.
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A sight impaired 7 year old piano player who wants to be a rapper
The world centered around Livonia for one night this week |
This typewriter can not get enough of Seedlings Braille Books for Children. The work that 100 volunteers provide every day of the year to insure that sight impaired children have the same opportunities you and I have every time we pick up a book. The work that goes into producing the books and raising the money is amazing.
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The amazing staff at Seedlings posing with
Avett and his mother Sara
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It all comes together each fall with the Annual Open House where folks from West Bloomfield, Royal Oak, South Lyon, Detroit come to Livonia to see this miracle and learn how it all comes together.
This year was even more phenomenal as 7 year old blind, piano playing Avett and his mother author Sara Moore traveled from Dayton to entertain and regale the folks at the open house.
And entertain he did. When asked what he wanted to be when he grew up he responded "a rapper." Saying this and then heading back to the piano and playing classical
music.
How could you not be amazed at a child who started playing at the age of 2. Two years old. Really?
The reach of Seedlings is world wide but for one evening it was right here in Livonia withChannel 2 featuring Seedlings and our hometown on the 6:00 news. Livonia was in the spotlight for something other than signs being stolen.
City officials came by. Council President Laura Toy, Clerk Susan Nash, Councilman Scott Bahr and Councilwoman Kathleen McIntyre. Even candidates couldn't resist. Mayoral candidate Maureen Miller Brosnan, Council candidates Brandon McCullough, Eileen McDonnell, Rob Donovic and Jim Davis.
There was former councilman Conrad Schultz. Rotary President Janet Haas. Dan MacIver. Hall of Fame inductee Bill Heaton. All taking tours to see how the braille books are produced.
I just cannot get enough of Seedlings. It amazes me how books are printed
 and shipped world wide. Every state in the nation and 75 around the world. From right here in Livonia.
The smiles as children open the packages with books. The same smile I get every time I start reading the Harry Bosch series or Lee Childs latest. My eyes grow wide as am transported to another world. Just as sightless children as they read their books with mom and dad. So great.
When you are given an opportunity to support Seedlings please do. The children of the world appreciate Livonia. So does Seedlings. And we appreciate them.
See you next year at the open house. Hear about your bidding with their on-line auction starting November 1st. See you at the bowling outing this coming spring.
Meeting Avett was a highlight of my month. Having his mother Sara autograph her book for Leonardo was a highlight of my week. Seeing the Seedlings staff and thanking them for all they do for the children of the world made my year.
So much to write. But three words will suffice. THANK YOU SEEDLINGS.
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Thoughts from your neighbors and readers of FridayMusings
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Charlie Mahoney: Great story on Bob's Celebration of Life - thank you for reading the LSO tribute - this community will
 miss Bob but his presence will continue to be felt through the example he set supporting his community.
Brian Broderick, President Board of Trustees Schoolcraft College: Hey Bill - thank you for the creation of scholarship fund for Schoolcraft students in honor of your parents. What a great and lasting tribute to them and your family.
Carol Brodbeck: You did an excellent job, Saturday, Bill. It could not have been better!!!!! Bob truly deserved this Celebration of Life gathering and believe all went away with some closure and new-found love for Bob. So all I can say is Thank you....Thank you....AND Thank you.
 Peggy Gaskill, President Livonia Civic Chorus: The Livonia Civic Chorus was very honored to participate in the Celebration of Life for Bob Hardies. He was one of Livonia's very giving supporters of many organizations and his practice of planning for the future and challenging others to do so was a focus of his life. I know that several comments and suggestions made by Bob at our newly formed Citizens' Advisory Council were actionable items that our Board has taken to heart and have or plan to implement.
We are pleased that Dan MacIver has continued the sponsorship of LCC for our 2019-2020 season. Thanks to him and we look forward to a continued relationship in the City of Livonia with Dan and others as we try to realize our vision of enriching the musical experiences for our members and the cultural life of our community.
Kathleen Bilger
Bob Hardies was a wonderful person. He did tremendous good. His life reminds me of the line from Hello Dolly "money is like manure, it's not worth a thing unless it's spread around, encouraging young things to grow." And Bob believed in hugging.
Marnee Westberg: I miss selling cider and donuts at Wilson Barn! Hope you had a donut for me!
Larry Mosier Check out our custom furniture company in Livonia, Union Town Woodshop. We only use recycled wood and steel. We built this piece for the Livonia Fire Headquarters.
Linda Eagle-Trudell Love the article on Chris Last's project/program. This is something that we, as a city/state/country need to start doing. There's a veritable fortune in scrap work lying idly in dumps all over the country. Thanks for promoting it.
Jim Kline
Your parents are so proud of you and your brother in establishing the two SCHOLARSHIPS.
Kathleen McIntyre Thank you for the endorsement, it is appreciated. I have worked hard during the past 4 years and I look forward to working hard for the great people of our great city for another 4 years.I never forget that I work for the Livonia taxpayers.
 Chris Last: It is almost like campaigning for office. It is folks like yourself and the others that do understand and see all of the potentials, that keeps me even further motivated. This is not just about cutting up a Natural Resource, rather all the educational aspects that can be taught throughout the entire process. Especially here in Livonia and focusing on our Greenmead Historical Park. Thank you for being in my corner.
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| Congratulations Laura Cox for receiving Adrian High School's Alumni Award |
 The 2019 Outstanding Adrian High School Alumni and Adrian Public Schools Outstanding Teacher/Mentor Award recipients were honored the first week of Ocotber as a part of homecoming week. The
event included a reception in the lobby area of the Julianne & George Argyros Performing Arts Center at Adrian High School. This year is the 12th year for the awards, presented by the Adrian Schools Educational Foundation (ASEF) and Alumni Association.
Laura (Erpelding) Cox of Livonia was honored for her achievement and accomplishments in government and politics. Cox is a graduate from the class of
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Laura with her good friend County Commissioner Terry Marecki.
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1982, where she played the violin in the orchestra for four years, was a member of National Honor Society, played in the pit orchestra for the school musicals and was the manager for the gymn
astics team.
Cox was elected as chairwoman of the Michigan Republican Party in 2019. She leads a staff of over 50 as well as grassroots activists through the 2020election cycle. Prior to her election, she served four years in the Michigan House of Representatives, two as the state's first female Appropriations Committee Chairwoman. Cox also served as the only Republican on the Wayne County Board of Commissioners where she was named chairwoman of the Ways and Means Committee.
Cox is active in her hometown of Livonia serving on the Board of Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit, Community Opportunity Center and Detroit Catholic Central's Mother's Club. She has volunteered as a lunch mom, wrestling mom and a Girl Scout cookie mom coordinating and organizing in local groups to name a few.
Prior to entering public service, she worked as an agent with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency (ICE) for 13 years in Detroit. Cox worked undercover for 18 months.
Her nominator stated her work in the Legislature has made a positive impact on her community and the state of Michigan.
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Introducing Michigan's Heritage Trail Project to Wayne County
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| A final word on the passing of Bob Hardies. |
  
With so many asking for more information on the Saturday Celebration of Bob Hardies Life Dan MacIver, Financial & Portfolio Advisors, passes along some more about the Celebration:
"As we laid Bob to rest on Saturday, I am sending along pictures from his Celebration of Life, which was held at R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home.
"I can honestly say Bob was loved by so many! With close to 200 in attendance, he truly felt the love of his clients, friends, and community!
"We were blessed to have Bishop Hanchon there to share his personal stories of his time with Bob.
"The Livonia Civic Chorus under the direction of Jeff Swan (above middle picture) was gracious enough to perform not only one, but three songs  that truly touched our hearts.
"Bob was smiling down on us, as he loved hearing them perform.
"As our master of ceremonies, Bill Joyner, pictured above right) filled the room with laughter. He told stories of the  generosity and support Bob provided to his adopted hometown, Livonia. From Seedlings Braille Books for Children, to the Livonia Civic Chorus and Symphony Orchestra, to the Livonia Rotary Club just to name a few. These organizations will forever miss Bob and all he did for them.
"I, pictured on the left, was honored to give my remembrances of Bob (pictured left), who was truly like a father to me. I will forever miss him and will continue to utilize all of the knowledge he provided me, over the last 25 years
"Janet Haas, pictured right, President of the Livonia Rotary Club, had many kind words to say about Bob's involvement with the club. She spoke of his innovative ideas and ability to enact change in the club and its charitable foundation." |
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Get those tickets for the December Livonia Civic Chorus concert
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Tickets now available at the Livonia Senior Center as well as the Kirksey Recreation Center
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Let's have lunch and support our Livonia Education Foundation
Deadline for reservations October 16 |
"A Capitol Idea" Field Trip offered by Senior Center
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Join in on a field trip to Michigan's Capitol city, Lansing, for special tours of the state capitol and the Michigan supreme court building.
You will first visit the Michigan supreme court learning Center and see the Court Chambers, possibly with the opportunity to meet with a Justice, then have lunch on your own in Ben's All Star Cafe in the Ottawa Building.
NOTE: Photo I.D. required for entry to this state office building. Then, off to Michigan's historic State capitol where you will have a tour guide share stories about the building and the people who have worked there. The tour includes visits to the Governor's office, the old Supreme Court chamber and the two chambers of the state legislature, the Senate and the House.
REGISTRATION WITH PAYMENT
Livonia Resident-$20/Non Resident-$22 at the Front office, Civic Park Senior Center, 15218 Farmington Road.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Friday, October 25, 2019.
For more information please call 734-466-2555.
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| Richard & Geraldine Joyner scholarship for two students either at or planning on attending Schoolcraft College |
Applications for the Richard & Geraldine Joyner Scholarship are now available.
Simply drop an email to rwilliamjoyner@gmail.com and an application will immediately be forwarded to you.
In January Bill and Bob Joyner will announce the two winners of the Richard & Geraldine Joyner Scholarship. Each for $600. Applications are due on December 1st, awarded on January 1st.
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If you had unlimited resources what would you do to
improve Livonia quality of life? |
Calling all high school students who would like to have some fun with their imagination and have the chance to win a $200 gift card!
The Livonia Human Relations Commission is having an essay contest based on the question: "If you had unlimited resources and total control of your schedule for the next 6 months, how would you spend your time and resources to improve the quality of life in Livonia? Who would you have on your team to collaborate with and why? (famous or not)"
See the letter for all of the details!
All entries may be turned in at the Guidance Office at each high school. Good luck!
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Celebrate Women in Wars with the Livonia Community Theatre
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Our Livonia Community Theatre is proud to announce a very special theatre season - exploring the service of Women in Wars with these thought provoking dramas.
They hope you'll join them November 8-10, 2019 for Women and War, and return in the spring for A Piece of My Heart.
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Why leave home for a pumpkin !!!
Wilson Barn Pumpkin Fest every October day
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Join us for Pumpkin fest at the Wilson Barn! Every day in October. EVERY DAY.
No admission charged,
however fees for some activities apply.
WEEKDAY ACTIVITIES (Monday-Friday),
12noon-7pm
-Pumpkins, Gourds and cornstalk sales
-Pony Rides (3-7pm)
-Hayrides (By appointment only and weather permitting)
** Call 313-909-1870 for an appointment
WEEKEND ACTIVITIES (Saturday and Sunday) 11am-7pm
-Cider, Donuts, Refreshments
-Pumpkins, gourds and Cornstalk sales
-Pony Rides and Hayrides (12-7), weather permitting
- Art and Craft Show
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