April 10, 2020 Your News source for All Livonia. All the time. All ways positive.
 
Michael Ladwig nails it "Take comfort in natures recurring beauty.
It will outlast any virus."
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The Felician Sisters, calling Livonia their home since the 1930's,
stand with our hometown and offer their support and prayers. |
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FridayMusings received a note from Felician Sister Joyce Marie Van de Vyver and felt it was important to share with you today. Here they are standing on the steps of the Mother House wearing their masks while maintaining the correct social distance.
 "We feel it is important for the families we serve to realize that the Felician Sisters are still very active and concerned about their welfare, despite the physical restraints placed on everyone at this time."
Through the facilities, on the grounds of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Convent (borde
red by Schoolcraft, Levan, Five Mile, and Newburgh) the Felician Sisters have served the people of God in a variety of ways.
They have offered healing and healthcare at St. Mary Mercy Hospital; taught preschoolers at Montessori Center of Our Lady and St. Mary Child Care Center; prepared young ladies for the future at Ladywood High School; educated women and men for their careers in life at Madonna University; listened to the memories and consoled the elderly at Marywood Nursing Care Center; held the hands of the dying and offered support to those who were grieving at Angela Hospice.
Today we take another step into our ministries and services. Although we have always lifted you up in prayer to the Lord, our supplications have now intensified.
As we pray for our nation and the entire world, we want you to know that we will always offer an extra prayer as we hold a special place in our hearts for the infants, toddlers, teens, young people, middle-aged and elders within the city of Livonia and the neighboring communities.
Even though we appear to be isolated and must physically distance ourselves from you, we are not hidden behind the convent walls. Quite the opposite...we are storming the heavens and breaking through to the Lord as we pray for each of you.
Whispering words of encouragement to those who are suffering.
Extending gratitude to those who are assisting others.
Listening to those who are grieving.
Smiling and offering cheer to those who are lonely or bored.
Over the years the Felician Sisters helped your families through many trials and tribulations, while also sharing in your triumphs and joys. Now, we promise you the prayerful support and reassurance of all the Sisters for the days and months ahead
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Jenn Kennedy: Love this! I was taught by these Felician Sisters for 12 of my school years, and have worked for them in two of the ministries they founded for 20 years of my professional career (a hospital and a university). These are resourceful, capable and strong women.
So to my friends and family at St. Mary Mercy Hospital, and to friends and faculty at Madonna University who have taught, and are currently training, all of our future nurses, doctors, scientists, emergency managers, police officers and first responders, sign language interpreters, and more...this one is for you.
Judy King Lorenz: I truly appreciate all the Felicia's Sisters have done...particularly in Livonia!
About the Felician Sisters and some brief history of their growth in Livonia
The order's presence in Livonia began when Sister Mary DeSales Tocka bought 320 acres, including a few farm buildings on the Smith homestead. Today, the property is home to the order's mother house, the Presentation Convent; St. Mary Mercy Hospital; Madonna University; Montessori Center of Our Lady; Angela Hospice; St. Mary Child Care Center; Marywood Nursing Care Center; and Senior Clergy Village.
In 1937, Madonna University (then known as Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Junior College) was established by Mother Mary DeSales Tocka and her council in the Felician Central Convent in Livonia.
St. Mary Mercy Livonia, located at 36475 Five Mile Road provides acute-care medical and health services to our community. The hospital was founded and opened by the Felician Sisters in 1959.
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| Livonia has a real race for State Representative |
   
August 4th primary
featuring 3 Republicans
Penny Crider\versus
Regina Gargus/versus
Martha Ptashnik
November 3rd
the August 4th winner/versus
Laurie Pohutsky
In only two months at the end of June absentee ballots will be mailed to those Livonia residents who have made application. One race on the ballot will be a most tightly fought race, the Republican primary to decide who will oppose incumbent State Representative Laurie Pohutsky (D). The district is one of the rarely drawn legislative districts that encompasses only one community. Livonia.
From an outsiders view it would appear to be a race between the former district manager for State Senator Patrick Colbeck, Penny Crider, who brings support from the established conservative wing of the Republican Party and a fresh face, a teacher at Churchill High School, with apparently the support of the establishment leadership that has been active in defining the controlling paradigm of the city of Livonia, Martha Ptashnik. A long shot Regina Gargus brings to the table solid Republican credentials, commitment and contacts to the same conservative policies and relationships that Crider holds, although not as visible in the community as Crider.
From all appearances Ptashnik will bring inroads into the group of voters who have not regularly voted in a Republican primary. She needs to capitalize on new primary voters motivating them to vote for her over the other two candidates. She has already received the support of City Council President Kathleen MacIntyre.
Crider needs to capitalize on the established Republican voters and bring them out in a large enough turnout to match the new voters Ptashnik will bring out. Or you could look at this as Plastnik needs to bring out a large enough group of new voters to match the established republican turnout for Crider. At this point Gargus remains the wild card, appealing to the same voters as Crider, dividing up that side of the ledger and leaving a clear path for Ptashnik.
This will be one interesting election. Too early to call.
Pohutsky, a surprise primary winner over Livonia School Board Trustee Dan Centers in 2018, went on to defeat long time city councilman Brian Meakin. She has been highly visible in her first year holding 7 Town Halls, 22 coffee hours while knocking on over 17,000 doors in her first year in office. A scientist by trade and an avid interest in environmental issues brings unique qualities to her campaign for re-election.
She will be a difficult candidate to defeat in November but to a large extent this race will hinge on the way Livonia tilts in the Presidential race. Donald Trump wins and it makes it easier for the Republican to win, The Democrat wins and the wind will be at the back of Laurie Pohutsky.
Buckle up we have a real race on our hands.
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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!
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
Every Tuesday @ 12:00 - 12:00
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 wants to share a bit of Livonia history |
Residential Yard Waste pick up put on hold
Yard Waste facility to stay open for residential drop off |
 FridayMusings wants to share from our Livonia Community that starting Monday, April 13, Green For Life (GFL), Livonia's contracted service provider for curbside garbage, recycling and yard waste pick up, will be temporarily suspending only its curbside yard waste services, in order to protect the health and safety of its employees. Curbside garbage and recycling collection services will continue.
In the meantime, the City of Livonia is extending the operating hours of the yar
d waste facility at 32500 Glendale (east of Farmington Road) to accept yard waste from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday (starting the week of April 13). Residents, with proper identification, may bring their yard waste in approved bags and deposit it themselves. Those who choose to use the yard waste facility should be prepared to abide by social distancing and wear a mask.
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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
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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