April 8, 2020 Your News source for All Livonia. All the time. All ways positive.
 
Leonardo Joyner wants to know where everybody went. He wants to play.
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Life goes on especially with enrollment in college and pursuit of scholarships.
Livonia organizations like the Franklin PTA, Churchill PTA, Michigan PTA,
Livonia Kiwanis Early Risers, Livonia Chamber of Commerce can and will help. |
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FridayMusings says we need to continue focusing on the positive future. With that in mind this typewriter wanted to share some of the scholarships available to our Livonia students. You can click on the application, download and print it out for your use.
$500 Franklin PTSA Service Scholarship
This scholarship is available to a graduating senior of Franklin High School. The applicant must be a
member of the Franklin PTSA. The scholarship is for use at an accredited college, university, community college, trade or technical school. This scholarship recognizes volunteer service within the PTSA and the community.
Please see the form on the left. Applications due Thursday, April 30.
Please email application to livoniafranklinptsa@gmail.com or if you'd like to mail in application, send an email to receive the address to mail to.
$250 Churchill PTSA Service Scholarship
Churchill PTSA is also giving away a scholarship to a Churchill HS senior. The application is on the right.
$1,000 Michigan PTA Fran Anderson Scholarship
The Fran Anderson Michigan PTA Scholarship was created as a way to recognize high school seniors who have demonstrated leadership and advocacy skills through participation in PTA. A minimum of one $1,000 scholarship is awarded each year and additional scholarships and/or scholarships of varying amounts are awarded based on available funds.
The late Fran Anderson, past Michigan PTA President, always demonstrated the highest level of advocacy for all children and her leadership continues to have a positive impact on Michigan PTA. To honor her many years of being a champion for children, the scholarship was named in her honor.
Scholarship recipients are selected by a committee comprised of Michigan PTA
Past Presidents based on the following criteria: PTA/PTSA involvement, essay, community service, additional activities, academics and letters of recommendation.
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- 15 $1,000 Fernon Feenstra Kiwanis Early Risers Scholarship Program
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Feenstra with Charlie Mahoney and
Kathy Ventittelli
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The Fernon Feenstra Scholarship Program, funded by the Livonia Kiwanis, provides ten to fifteen $1,000 scholarships each year to Livonia High School students demonstrating a desire to better themselves through education and a passion to help others.
Fernon Feenstra was one of the Founding Members of the Livonia Kiwanis Club in 1981. Described by Livonia's Mayor as "Mr. Sunshine", Fernon's positive attitude and philanthropic outlook will always be remembered. It is our honor to name this scholarship program after him and our hope that the award recipients will also enrich the lives of others in their communities for decades to come.
Fernon Feehstra Kiwanis Early Risers Scholarship Criteria
All Students Applying for the Fernon Feenstra Scholarship Program Must Meet the Following Criteria:
- High school senior graduating in spring 2020
- Must meet at least one of the following residency requirements:
- Student is enrolled in a Livonia or Clarenceville area high school (including students whose primary residence is outside of Livonia or Clarenceville)
- Student has a primary residence in Livonia (including students who are home-schooled or attend public/private schools outside of Livonia)
- Enrolled full-time to begin at an institution (university, community college, vocational training center, or other qualifying educational institution) for fall 2020
- Application form, essay, and recommendations submitted by Friday, May 15, 2020
- GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended, but not required
For the complete Fernon Feenstra Kiwanis Early Risers Scholarship
click here.
2020 Livonia Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Program
 The Livonia Chamber of Commerce plans to award several scholarships to seniors graduating this spring from Livonia's four high schools and pursuing postsecondary studies at a school that is a member of the Livonia Chamber of Commerce. A series of $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to students planning to attend a university, and several scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing skilled and technical trades.
A total of $10,000 was awarded in 2019 to Livonia high school graduates. Eligible high school seniors must graduate in 2020 from Livonia Franklin, Churchill, Stevenson, or Clarenceville High School. Winners will be notified in spring 2020.
This is an annual scholarship program authorized by the Livonia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors funded by donations and proceeds from Chamber programming. Scholarship proceeds must be used at a Livonia Chamber of Commerce member institution. (Those schools are: Schoolcraft College, Madonna University, Eastern Michigan University, Lawrence Technological University, Baker College, Walsh College and Wayne State University.) The award will be directly sent to the school of the winner's choice upon complete student enrollment in that institution.
For a complete application for the 2020 Livonia Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Program
click here.
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With Special Education being so significantly important, Congresswoman Haley Stevens Joins Bipartisan Push to Fully Fund Special Education Programs During Coronavirus Pandemic
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Last week, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) announced she is joining a bipartisan push to include full funding for special education programs in future COVID-19 relief packages.
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), passed in 1975, guarantees a free and appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children. The federal government has consistently fallen short of its funding commitments to states and school districts, leaving special education programs at a disadvantage. In recent weeks, the closure of school buildings in Michigan and across the country has had an outsized impact on students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
"As schools move to remote learning, the resources promised by the federal government in IDEA are even more essential," wrote a bipartisan group of Members in a
letter to House leadership. "The CARES Act is a step in the right direction, but it is necessary that IDEA receives its own designated set aside in any future packages. The comprehensive assessment and support services authorized by IDEA help to close the academic achievement gap and help prepare these students for further education, employment, and independent living. Educators are working overtime to assure their students with disabilities are still receiving a quality and appropriate education, but the challenges to meet this goal are even greater with online learning. Now, more than ever, it is incumbent upon the federal government to provide these resources for special needs students."
In March, Congresswoman Stevens sent a
letter to U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, calling for the Department of Education to provide support to school districts in ensuring accommodations and accessible instructional material for students with disabilities, including ensuring documents and websites are compatible with assistive technologies, such as screen readers and closed captioning videos.
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Musings follows Our Arts
Livonia Civic Chorus Sings for you
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Just like many of you, the 72 volunteer members of the Livonia Civic Chorus are Staying Home to Stay Safe, but they
are continuing to SING! They are currently preparing for their next Concert and singing every day!!
The Livonia Civic Chorus' vision is to enrich the musical experiences for their members and the cultural life of our
community.
To achieve this vision during the COVID-19 crisis, they want to provide you music for your enjoyment
and get our community singing-along!
How about YOU? Let's all Sing a Song!
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| Musings follows Livonia Happenings |
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April in Livonia
April is cancelled. Go directly to May
Every night M-F @ 7:00 check him out
April 20 @ 6:30 -- 7:30
Representative Laurie Pohutsky
Virtual Coffee Hour
Join her online:
Join her over the phone: (605) 475-4818
Access Code: 748496#
May in Livonia
May is cancelled go directly to
June for what's happening
If things change look for the events here
June in Livonia
June 6 @ 9:00 -- 4:00
St. Colette's 4th Annual Custom
& Classic Car Show
Free to Spectators with plenty of
Food ,beverages , D. J. , 50 / 50
drawings and Prize Raffles..
July in Livonia
July 25 @ 9:00 -- 2:00
Touch-a-Truck sponsored by Rotary AM Club
August in Livonia
August 16 @ 3:00
September in Livonia
Bob Bennett Memorial Golf Outing
Date to be determined
September 13 @ 12:00
October in Livonia
October 1 @ 7:00
Presenting Sponsor:
Dan MacIver
Financial & Portfolio Advisors
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Proud sponsor of the Detroit Red Wings v Livonia All-stars coming to town Aug 16, 3:00.
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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)
Endorsed by:
Sierra Club
SEIU
Planned Parenthood Advocates of Michigan
Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters & Millwrights
Congresswoman Haley Stevens
Martha Ptashnik (R)
Endorsed by:
City Council President Kathleen McIntyre
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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Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan situation update April 7th
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Dan MacIver asks if you knew that Franklin High School
gave us two graduates who have been inducted into the
Freestyle Disc Hall of Fame? |
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Two Livonia residents are defining the "new front line."
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"This battle has a different front line." Two Livonia residents Geno Grabinski and Bob Modes, owners of the Print House have taken up the cause of supporting our local hospitals and their charities to purchase needed supplies.
A graphic artist at the Print House designed this t-shirt, now available for purchase with profits being donated.
Click on the page, make a copy, order your shirt (s) and either mail or fax. Simple as 1. . .2 . . .3. |
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Let's let the Buchanan Bears have the last word
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