March 4, 2022 People/Dining/Shopping/Events/Culture All defining Livonia
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This past Monday, our Livonia City Council along with Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan and County Commissioner Terry Marecki had the honor of recognizing the Livonia Franklin High School Pom program as they recently captured the State Championship! It’s a great day for Team Livonia, and as this typewriter is a Franklin High School graduate, even better for Team Franklin! Go PATS!!
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Livonia mourns with the Jolly Family the passing of Gabriel Joseph Jolly
Jim Jolly tells us that "Our little man Gabe left us to be with Jesus, but the impact of his life will live on forever. We are a strong family and will be even stronger with Gabe looking down on us. Please pray for Gabe and our family."
The following obituary was posted by the Harry Will Funeral Home on behalf of the Jolly family:
Gabriel Joseph Jolly, our beloved son, brother, and grandson.
Gabe is amazingly loved and cherished by his family and community, in his short life he was able to meet his parents and siblings and be baptized. He was born into this world and into heaven on February 27, 2022 which is the feast day of St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows.
The purpose and meaning of his short life will live on in those who loved him forever.
Gabe was diagnosed at 20 weeks gestation with Trisomy 18 and fought hard as he exceeded medical expectations. He and his family benefitted from many prayers and experienced many miracles during the pregnancy and in his short life including the answering of the family's prayer that he and his siblings be able to meet in this life.
We are thankful to Our Lord Jesus Christ and to the nurses, doctors, social workers, and chaplains at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak who made Gabe's time with his family possible.
He is survived by his mom and dad Katie and Jim Jolly, sisters Lexie and Claire, brother JD, and grandparents Pamela and David Repp and Sue and Jim Jolly.
Donations can be made in Gabe's name to the Livonia Goodfellows to support the Christmas wishes of local families.
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Livonia Home Show returns March 12
The Livonia Home Improvement Show returns to the Kirksey Recreation Center on Saturday, March 12, perfectly timed for residents eager to move on from winter and start planning home projects for the upcoming spring and summer months.
Sponsored by Masco Corp., this is the 11th year for the Livonia Chamber of Commerce show that will run 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Recreation Center’s MAC Gym. Admission and parking are free and open to the public.
At least 45 contractors and businesses, from concrete to landscaping, roofing to flooring, and many more, will be ready to answer questions, prepare estimates, and schedule appointments on the spot.
With a tight housing market and equity available by increased housing values, homeowners are looking to invest in their current homes and this event gives them an opportunity to connect with quality, local contractors.
“Many consumers have told us they prefer to deal with local businesses, and this event gives them a chance to meet representatives from such companies directly,” said Dan West, chamber president and CEO. “Our community home show provides a stress-free environment for consumers to explore opportunities to enhance their home and yard.”
Exhibitors are Livonia-based businesses or from nearby communities. For more details contact Laura Tahmouch at the Livonia Chamber at 734-427-2122, or via email at tahmouch@livonia.org.
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Delia Jane Cranson was born in 1835. Her father built the Greenmead gift shop in the 1830s and expanded it to the current size in 1850, where Delia lived as one of six children until she passed in 1870.
In honor of one of our oldest lifelong residents, we’ve rebranded the Hinbern Gift Shop to now be known as Delia’s Treasures. We continue to offer a unique shopping experience with a variety of gifts you won’t be able to easily find elsewhere.
Visit Livonia.gov/1911 to get a glimpse of the shop and learn how you can swing by Greenmead Historical Park to shop for that next special occasion.
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Gear Up Livonia
40 Robotics Teams set to invade
To be a part of this day, for one hour or all day, is a great experience. Stop by and check out the Robotics competition. I know you will love it. I know this typewriter sure did.
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Livonia Chamber
Focus on Mentoring
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Dan West, Chamber of Commerce CEO, offers "Much appreciation and respect to Fox2's Roop Raj and Huel Perkins for sharing their inspiring story about their mentoring relationship with 170 people at our joint luncheon with the Novi Chamber of Commerce today.
Mayor Maureen Brosnan says that she "Got to meet Huel Perkins and Roop Raj, who spent the afternoon in Livonia talking about the Power of Mentoring at a luncheon sponsored by the Livonia and Novi Chambers of Commerce."
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Visit the Fine Arts Gallery at the Bennett Library
The Arts Commission is happy to announce a very exciting exhibition coming to the Gallery in March. A must-see! Dean Rogers is a colored pencil artist and is well-known in our area.
Dean Rogers
March artist- Fine Arts Gallery
The second floor of the
Bennett Civic Center Library,
March 3 – 30 with the public invited to a reception being held on
March 10, from 5:00 to 7:00
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Greenmead hosts speakers during Women's History Month
Greenmead Historical Park is celebrating Women’s History Month with power lectures focused on women who never gave up nor accepted excuses for the important work they accomplished to make America great.
The next free lecture is 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16 to hear about Sojourner Truth and March 30 to discuss Eleanor Roosevelt.
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Mail Address
19514 Livonia 48152
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E-mail address
rwilliamjoyner@gmail.com
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Cell address
734-674-5871
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Join State Representative Laurie Pohutsky this SUNDAY AT 2 – 3 PM, Coffee Hour at
Livonia's Coffee + Cream
Pohutsky says that "On Tuesday, the House passed legislation that will cut state revenue by $9 billion over the next two years. Michiganders would only save between $12 and $92 yearly.
"Meanwhile, the same people are paying hundreds or thousands of dollars every year because of our crumbling infrastructure or can't drink water from the tap because of contaminants, both of which are issues that could be addressed with that $9 billion.
"SB 768 is irresponsible legislation that doesn't address the actual problems our state faces. I voted no."
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2022 UPCOMING ELECTIONS
Primary election Tuesday, Aug. 2
General election Tuesday, Nov. 8
Filing Dealines
By 4:00 p.m., April 19, 2022 Candidates for partisan and nonpartisan offices (other than judicial candidates) file nominating petitions (or fees if applicable) and Affidavit of Identity for the August primary. Withdrawal deadline elapses at 4:00 p.m. on April 22.
Who will represent Livonia after the 2022 elections?
Congress--12th District
Rashida Tliab (D) (incumbent)
Janice M. Winfrey (D)
Michelle Wooddell (D)
No Republican has announced
State Senate--5th District
Dayna Polehanki (D) incumbent
No Republican has announced
State Senate--6th District
Mary Cavanaugh (D)
Vickie Barnett (D)
Betty Jean Alexander (D)
No Republican has announced
State Representative
16th District
Ismail Terry (D)
Stephanie Young (D)
No Republican has announced
State Representative
17th district
Laurie Pohutsky (D) incumbent
No Republican announced
State Representative
22 District:
Matt Koleszar (D) incumbent
Cathryn Neracher (R)
County Commissioner
12th District
Glenn Anderson (D) incumbent
No Republican announced
County Commissioner
District 9
Terry Marecki (R) incumbent
No Democrat has announced
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Kiwanis Club partners with National Honor Society at Churchill to package 10,000 meals |
The Kiwanis Club of Livonia Early Risers joined forces with National Honor Society students at Churchill High School last Saturday, February 26 to package 10,000 meals with Kids Coalition Against Hunger!
The Kiwanis Clubs offers a "Thank you to our volunteers, to NHS for setting up the tables/cleaning up after the event/leading the packaging, and to our sponsors Foley Baron Metzger & Juip PLLC and Masri Orthodontics for your donations to help make this event possible."
For information on more volunteering events like this please visit our website at www.livoniakiwanis.org or contact us at kiwanisoflivonia@gmail.com
We had a wonderful time giving back to the community
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