March 29, 2021 FridayMusings is your source for what we love about Livonia
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You gotta love our Livonia Public Schools staff--in this case the Principal at Buchanan
The #BuchananBears did it!! They surpassed their goal of 100,000 minutes for the PTA read-a-thon.
As promised Jonathon Wennstrom has dyed his hair neon green.
"Every time someone asks me about my hair I will tell them how awesome our students are for reaching their goal!!
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Livonia PTSA Council Endorses
the 2021 LPS Bond Proposal
The Livonia PTSA Council released the following statement regarding their endorsement of the public school bond proposal:
At our February Meeting, Superintendent Oquist, Mr. Francis, and Mrs. Smith provided PTA Leaders from across the District, with an Informational Presentation on the Bond Proposal, followed by a detailed Q& A. We would like to publicly thank them for taking the time to do this. At our most recent General Membership Meeting on March 17, the PTSA Council unanimously VOTED TO ENDORSE the 2021 LPS Bond Proposal.
We took this action because we recognize the importance of a Bond and the key role it plays in funding our great Schools. The last Bond in 2013 resulted in significant upgrades to our Schools, but it did not address all of the needs (it was not intended to)… this new Bond will allow LPS to continue to strengthen and improve the educational experience of our Students.
As stakeholders, PTA members across our 22 individual units in LPS, are intimately familiar with and have a clear understanding of the needs this Bond will address. The PTSA Council supports this Bond because it will be used to address critical infrastructure, enhance technology and safety, and expand educational opportunities for our Students. These are very important items that can only help LPS to retain and attract new families to the area… Strong Schools and Strong Communities go hand and hand.
The PTSA Council whole-heartedly supports this ZERO TAX RATE INCREASE Bond Proposal – we encourage our members and the LPS Community to support the approval of this Ballot Proposal.
Please VOTE YES for the 2021 Bond on May 4th or by Absentee, between now and May 4th.
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Two council leaders strongly endorse
the May 4 Bond Proposal
Jim Jolly, "I fully support and endorse a ‘YES’ vote on the the LPS 2021 Bond Proposal, it is a ZERO tax rate increase. Our schools are one of our most valuable community assets whether or not you have school age children.
"As a council member and more importantly as a father to LPS students my ‘YES’ vote is a no brainer."
Brandon McCullough, "Strong Schools equal a Strong Community.
Livonia Public Schools is asking for a 'ZERO TAX INCREASE' bond proposal that includes upgrades to infrastructure, technology, and programming that our schools desperately need!
"Please join the McCullough’s on May 4th by voting YES on the LPS bond proposal!"
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The staff of our Livonia City Clerk's office has been busy. Just how busy. According to Clerk Susan Nash they "are mailing 10,689 ballots for the May School Special Election.
"This is not a record amount for an individual mailing, Last September we mailed 32,000.
However it is a record for a May Election.
"In May 2013 12,138 Livonia voters cast a ballot of which 2,462 were done by absentee. We are on schedule for another record voter turnout in Livonia."
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FridayMusings joins the Livonia PTSA Council, Councilman Jim Jolly and Councilman Brandon McCullough in urging a YES vote for the 2021 LPS Bond Proposal. |
Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan can't decide between the cookies and the scouts: "It’s STILL Girl Scout Cookie Time! Don’t miss your chance to empower tomorrow’s chicks in charge. I stopped by Larry’s Foodland (Plymouth and Farmington) to buy a box from this dynamic young lady and help her reach her goal.
"Don’t know what I love more the cookies or the scouts!"
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Musings readers dropped a dime to share thoughts |
Ron Reinke: Thank you for your article on John and me in Friday Musings on March 19. John was a great influence on me while he was Superintendent and that carried on when he left for Dearborn in 1979. He truly loved Livonia but the opportunity to go back to his hometown was strong. We enjoyed a long-lasting friendship until his passing. We were fortunate to be on many great teams in Livonia led by many very good Mayors and Council members. Although we no longer reside in Livonia it will always be home to us and it's only a mile from where we now reside, needless to say, we are in the community quite often.
On another note, I was sent a copy of CMU Life from the 1960s and as I was perusing it, I came across a letter to the editor regarding a parking issue at one of the dorms penned by a student by the name of R. William Joyner and his roommate. It brought back a number of CMU memories. In closing thanks again for the mention and keep up the good work promoting our favorite city.
Jim Jolly: I did not know the connection with Sherwin Alonzo Hill of the Hill House and the law firm Clark Hill. I have friends at Clark Hill whom I will share this knowledge with very cool.
Charlie Mahoney: Thanks for sharing this (background on Sherwin Alonzo Hill). As always great historical gems live with us In Livonia
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In case you missed it.
Separated yard waste curbside collection service will resume on our regular trash collection day the week of March 29.
Yard waste should be disposed of in maximum of 33-gallon trash cans marked with a yard waste sticker or in paper compost bags. Plastic bags, for yard waste disposal, are prohibited.
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Madonna University is hosting a free virtual lecture about Global Climate Disruption, Wednesday, Mar. 31, from 6-7 p.m., featuring Dr. Andy Jorgensen, associate professor emeritus of chemistry University of Toledo.
A Senior Fellow, National Council for Science and the Environment, Jorgensen will provide background information about climate change and consider solutions to the problem. The impact of humans on climate and our role in reducing negative consequences will be emphasized.
Participants will be able to share their views using personal response devices and to compare their replies to those of more than 5,000 members of previous audiences.
This event is open to the public. It is supported in part by a grant from the Catholic Climate Covenant awarded to Madonna University’s Center for Humane Studies.
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Eileen Matzelt McDonnell
decides not to run for Council
Eilene McDonnell considered by some to be considering a second run for City Council after narrowing losing to Rob Donovic two years ago has issued the following statement on her Facebook page:
Today is a good day to reflect on my life over the past two years. If you are wondering if I will be taking a run for council again, I won’t be. I remember this day and how excited I was. I did this because I love this city and knew I could make a difference. Unfortunately, my health got in the way and still is. I really should have pulled out before the deadline but I was in denial. I promised myself and my family that I would take it easy during the primary and I did. There were people who thought I was grandstanding, but Prednisone was my friend, at least I thought. I was diagnosed with Lupus in May of 2019. The ongoing pain over the last two years has been challenging. My health challenges need to be my continued focus.
Autoimmune diseases, which I have two, can be difficult to manage, especially with Fibromyalgia. I have been fortunate with most of my life with mild symptoms which I am grateful for. I smile every day because I have learned to accept my life. I am pretty lucky to have such a wonderful family and good friends.
On to politics. We need individuals to run for council who are invested in our community, not just moving here looking for an opportunity for a political career path in mind. Hard questions need to be asked this year and honest answers were given.
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