March 16, 2020 Your News source for All Livonia. All the time. All ways positive.
Check your mail. Your census forms will start arriving this week March 12 - 20 with the online registration now open.
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| I took a pledge. Will you join. |
  I say we all take the pledge and stay home. I am.
I will not cast aspersions on those who are going out and living life as if there is nothing to worry about but to acknowledge my core belief that we can only control our tiny plot of grass and it is my responsibility to leave it in better shape then when I came into this world.
For two weeks, or longer if there is a movement by our government leaders asking us to reduce our social integration for more time. I will not leave my house except to work in the yard or take a walk around the block. I say we all take the pledge and stay home. See if we can circumvent a possible national shut down, which is shaping up to be inevitable. But I am taking a pledge. At 70 I do not want to take a chance. I am taking a pledge to stay home.
I do not want to be in the way on what will surely be a burden on our health care system. That is my response. That is the step I will take. And I mean to keep it.
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| Leadership in our city, schools and faith community. All doing their share to communicate. Thank you. |
 The City of Livonia, Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan uses the city YouTube Channel  and Situation Reports on the City of Livonia Website to communicate with our hometown residents. On the left is the Sunday Situation Report.
Paul Shepich, Superintendent Clarenceville Public Schools posted this statement on the Clarenceville Facebook page: As a school superintendent I feel a need to share a couple of thoughts to my friends & family on FB concerning COVID-19. I know not where you fall on the spectrum of this is a hoax, all the way to sheer panic & hoarding.
I don't know if you agree with the closing of schools or not but, hear me out. This is  not "just the flu." The flu comes in a regular basis at different times in different countries & we have a vaccine for it. This is a pandemic because this strain of flu virus is SPREADING across the world at the same time. It should NOT cause panic but bring more focus to what each of us can do to STOP THE SPREAD.
The predicted numbers by the CDC with & without the use of specific strategies is staggering across our globe & in our country. A country can be proactive or reactive in these types of situations. Schools are always going to try to be proactive because of always putting the safety of our students and staff 1st. Schools are not overreacting or panicking-we are leading.
The most EFFECTIVE way to minimize the SPREAD of this virus is to follow the CDC guidance including "Social Distancing." Yes, change is difficult for many but how about we think of others before ourselves. Schools & families & businesses will get through this...especially if we stick together. I believe we were all put on this earth to do our part to make life a little better for others. Now is the time to exemplify what is best in all of us.
Kellie Whitlock, Pastor Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church: As one  connected to our church family via you & your family I wanted to share with you how incredibly blessed I know I am to serve the people of this church through this pandemic.
We will do more online brief worship services with staff, use our social media platforms for prayers, inspiration & responding to those who use it.
Last Friday when we received word that the city of Livonia was closing public places we immediately made the decision to close the church. Kate & I wrote an email blast we sent out at 6pm to the congregation. It was out on our FB page. While we were writing, our staff was compiling the most up to date congregational wide phone contact list for our membership & organizations who meet here at the church.
From 6-8pm that night via text we recruited 35 members (for now & will recruit more if needed) to become our "Call Team." We wrote a script for our callers, divided up our membership of over 500 between them & every household was called in the first 24 hours. The calls were check-ins, to make sure people were aware of state/city guidelines, did they need any supplies, would they like regular calls, and prayer. We are keeping this team in place as long has the social distancing protocol continues.
Throughout this weekend we have started to recruit a Response Team of 50 members (for now, will recruit more if needed) who will be utilized to do porch drop off's of food/any items and/or services.
We are offering up our Call Team & Response Team volunteers for those in our city who need extra hands.
The world questions if the Christian Church is relevant today. There is no better way to answer that question then to be the hands & feet of Christ offering light in the midst of adversity. To support our state, city & community leaders, hospital & medical facilities, our Livonia Police & Fire Departments, military & veterans, our places of worship, our many non-profit organizations including Livonia Cares who will need added help to meet the needs of others.
The Franciscan Order of which St Francis of Assisi ministered had guidelines for preaching. One of which was paraphrased & seems pertinent at this time for the community of the Church: "Preach The gospel at all times. If necessary use words."
You know Bill RGPC feels called by Christ to be a Mission Station. We continue to seek ways in which to live into that call to serve.
Thank you for keeping up with RGPC. Bill, I just had to share with you who cares so deeply for our fine City of Livonia, that we do so as well.
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Musings follows our government on the Livonia City Council
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Livonia City Council Study Meeting -
March 11, 2020
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Livonia City Council Regular Meeting -
March 11, 2020 |
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Musings follows these three
healthy, giving and fun events
in hope that the virus is defeated
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May 17 @ 1 Under Craft Beer/Eats @
12:00
St. Baldrick's Shave-A-Thon
Benefits: Kids with Cancer,
Goal: $100,000
May 17 @ Eddie Edgar Ice Arena @ 3:00
Red Wings Alumni v Livonia All Stars
Benefits:
Greenmead Historic Society
Livonia Kids and Families
Goal: $30,000
Tickets now available at
Livonia UPS Store *37637 Five Mile Rd
Jack E. Kirksey Recreation Center *15100 Hubbard St.
Livonia Kids and Families.
July 26 starting at Bicentennial Park
Benefiting Livonia Kids and Families
Tickets and registration @
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Musings follows those shaving for kids at St. Baldricks
shave-a-thon
May 17 @ 1 Under @ 12:00
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Matthew Kulacki has joined the ranks of:
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| Musings follows Livonia Happenings |
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March in Livonia
March 21
@ 9:00 - 3:00
Home Show brought to you by
The Livonia Chamber of Commerce
Jack Kirksey Recreation Center
March 24 @ 7:00
Livonia Jaycee Membership Meeting
Livonia Chamber of Commerce Office
March 26 @ 7:00 - 9:00
Happily Ever After
Historic Greenmead
April in Livonia
April 7 @ 6:30
Livonia Garden Club
Civic Park Senior Center
Sustainable Food System
April 14
Today's Africa Through American Eyes
Dr. Peggi J. Tabor, PhD
Livonia Citizens for Peace
Livonia Senior Center
April 23 @ 11:30 -- 1:30
Burton Manor
April 25 @ 10:00 - 3:00
Previously Enjoyed
Jewelry
Sale
Greenmead Historic Village
April 27 @ 4:30
Livonia Rotary Charity Reverse Raffle
May in Livonia
May 1 @ 6:00
Paul Seewald's
The Luck of Livonia Dinner Dance
Livonia Junior Athletic League celebrates 60 years
St. Mary's Cultural Center
May 5 @ 6:30
Livonia Garden Club
Civic Park Senior Center
Plant Legends and Stories
May 16 @ 9:00 - 10:00
Livonia Garden Club Plant Sharing Event
Greenmead Historical Park Rain or Shine
Everyone is encouraged to come and take plants whether or not they have plants to share
May 17 @ 12 noon
St. Baldrick's Shaving for Kids with Cancer
1 Under Craft Beer and Eats
May 17 @ 3:00
Red Wing Alumni v Livonia All Stars
Eddie Edgar Arena
June in Livonia
June 7 @ 3:00
Livonia Civic Chorus Spring Concert
Churchill High School Performing Arts Center
July 25 @ 9:00 -- 2:00
Touch-a-Truck sponsored by Rotary AM Club
July 26
Tour de Livonia starting at Bicentennial Park
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Musings follows the 2020 elections
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None have been certified by Board of Canvassers
Donald J. Trump (I) (R)
Democratic Candidate has yet to be determined
United States Senate
Gary Peters (D-I)
Bob Carr (R)
John James (R)
United States House of Representatives
Haley Stevens (D-I)
Endorsed by:
Michigan Education Association
Kerry Bentivolio (R)
Whitney Williams (R)
Endorsed by:
Eric Esshaki (R)
Michigan House of Representatives
Laurie Pohutsky (D-I)
Martha Ptashnik (R)
Wayne County Commissioner
Terry Marecki (R-I)
Schoolcraft College Trustee
Brian Broderick (I)
Joan Gebhardt (I)
Terry Gilligan (I)
Livonia Board of Education
Dan Centers
Karen Bradford
Tammy Bonifield
Crystal Frank
Clarenceville Board of Education
Matt Boettcher
Brenda Uren
Shari Krazel
Jeffrey Bunker
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| Proud to call these Livonia health care leaders two of the best |
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They're executives and fundraisers. Nurses, physicians and researchers. They're advocates, educators and mentors. Leaders.
Meet Crain's 2020 Notable Women in Health: 41 women who are making a difference for patients, their businesses and in the field. Those who know them praise their vision, acumen and tirelessness.
And because of their work in the community and their mentorship of future health care leaders, their work will continue to make an impact for some time to come.
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Hegira Health
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| One Livonia Principal is turning school break into a positive experience |
My hero of the week. Livonia and Clarenceville excel in wonderful teachers. One stands out with this novel idea.
Jonathon Wennstrom
is calling all students! Each weekday during the school break, he will be reading a story at 7:00 PM on his Facebook page. Each story will be a Caldecott Award winner!
Hope you will join him for Story Time!
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Haley Stevens reaches out to her district.
Reaching out even when in Washington. |
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This Tuesday, March 17th at 6:00 pm, our Livonia Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) will host a
tele-town hall discussion for constituents of Michigan's 11th District to discuss the Coronavirus.
they will call you before the event starts.
Please note that you must sign up a minimum of 1 hour before the event's start time to be included.
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| One business taking the initiative. |
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A little bar that could, Up North Craft Bar, across the street from Corsi's on Seven Mile, is making a
decision that many small businesses are considering. They have made their decision.
When they reopen this typewriter will stop in to say thank you.
"We've made the difficult but absolutely correct decision to keep our bar closed indefinitely, beginning today, to help "flatten the curve"*. We're going to stay in our homes as much as we can, hoping you're able to do the same."
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Proud sponsor of the Detroit Red Wings v Livonia All-stars coming to town May 17, 3:00.
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| 2020 Ian Clemens Foundation Scholarship availability |
Applications are now being accepted for the 2020 Ian Clemens Foundation Scholarship. This scholarship is open to any Livonia High School 2020 graduates that will be pursuing an engineering degree from any accredited public Michigan University. Criteria and Information can be found at
Applications must be postmarked by April 18th.
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| Frost PTSA Volunteer Scholarship Award Deadline: April 17, 2020 |
 The Frost Volunteer Scholarships will be awarded to one Livonia High School Senior. One student will receive $500 to assist him/her in financing their post-secondary education.
The scholarship is available to any graduating senior at Churchill, Franklin or Stevenson who attended Frost Middle School. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 2.0 and must be a current member of their PTSA. The scholarship was establis
hed to recognize students for their volunteer efforts in their school and community.
All applications must be returned to Frost Middle School. It is recommended that students hand deliver applications/forms in order to be assured arrival by the deadline.
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James P. Carli Scholarship Deadline: April 3,2020
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The James P. Carli Scholarship of $1,000 has a deadline of April 3rd.
Must be a Livonia senior from one of the Livonia high schools. The scholarship seeks to recognize and reward students who demonstrate the qualities of dependability, integrity, and consideration of others, and who demonstrate service to the school.
Applications available in the counseling office.
Must have three staff recommendations in addition to the application.
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Here's hoping that we can take part in this day.
That we have defeated the virus. You gotta Love Livonia. For sure. |
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Join the many volunteers, civic organizations, scouts, school groups and the Livonia Parks and Recreation Department, for one day dedicated solely to taking care of and preserving the beautiful parks right here in our community.
Taking pride in LIVONIA is contagious
and the benefits are endless! Immediately following the time in the parks, we'll end the day with a picnic at the Ford Field baseball diamond to thank everyone for their time and commitment.
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Check out the Business Breakfast Roundtable
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On Thursday, May 14, 8:00 -- 9:30, enjoy breakfast, networking opportunities and observations on the Metro Detroit, Michigan economy, and more from two of Metro Detroit's leading journalists: Detroit News' Nolan Finley and Crain's Detroit Business' Chad Livengood.
They will also be answering audience questions. Tickets are available from the Livonia Chamber of Commerce.  |
 Looking for someone to cater your graduation party? Or perhaps that business meeting.
No matter what your catering needs you can count on that familiar face, with that quality service.
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