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Wednesday, February 21, 2024  

Helping define Livonia's Quality of Life


20 years publishing FridayMusings without bias but not without opinion

Award Varsity Letters to Livonia High School Figure Skating Team

This information is being shared as FridayMusings endorses the gathering momentum in Livonia for the awarding of Varsity Letters to our High School Figure Skating Team. We would hope that every candidate for School Board, incumbents and challengers, support this effort.


I did some research on the Livonia High School Figure Skating Team and I found out that they are part of the Michigan High School Skating series, which is a competitive and prestigious program for high school skaters in Michigan. They have been competing since 1999 and have won many awards and medals over the years. They are also affiliated with the Livonia Figure Skating Club, which is a member of the U.S. Figure Skating Association and offers various skating programs and coaching for all levels and ages.


I also learned that the Livonia High School Figure Skating Team consists of skaters from different high schools in Livonia, such as Stevenson, Churchill, and FranklinThey have a dedicated team of coaches who are experienced and qualified in figure skatingThey practice regularly at the Eddie Edgar Ice Arena in Livonia and participate in district, regional, and state competitions.


Based on this information, I think that the Livonia High School Figure Skating Team deserves to be awarded varsity letters for their accomplishments and contributions to the school and the community. They have demonstrated excellence, sportsmanship, and teamwork in their sport, and they have represented Livonia with pride and honor. They have also shown dedication, discipline, and perseverance in pursuing their passion and goals. These are all qualities that are worthy of recognition and respect.


I support your goal of awarding varsity letters to the Livonia High School Figure Skating Team and I hope that you will succeed in your campaign. I think that by raising awareness you can make a positive difference and influence the decision-makers at our schools. We can also reach out to other stakeholders, such as parents, teachers, administrators, and alumni to gain more support and visibility for this cause.



I would hope that all the candidates running for the Livonia Board of Education would agree with this position of awarding Varsity Letters to our High School Figure Skating Team. If you need any help FridayMusings is willing to support this effort by these tremendous athletes.

Livonia businesses are set to gather for the Annual State of the City Address with Mayor Maureen Miller Brosnan.

The Livonia/Westland Chamber of Commerce invites you to join the Livonia business community on March 19th, 3:00, at the Schoolcraft College Vista Tech Center for their annual State of the City. This event will feature Mayor Brosnan detailing progress from the past year and share what is coming in the future for Livonia.


Register to attend the event in person, $20, with this link from the Chamber of Commerce. The event will be live-streamed on Facebook.com/LivoniaCommunity.



Stay tuned to FridayMusings for more details as they are released.

Another Valentine Month opportunity to show love for Livonia-February 24.

Clarenceville High School, Louis Schmidt Auditorium, 4:00

Councilman Robert Donovic becomes the first Livonia elected official to endorse in the November Presidential race

The following social media statement along with these two pictures were shared by Livonia Councilman Robert Donovic announcing that he was one of the speakers at the Saturday rally in Waterford for Donald Trump.


Donovic is the first Livonia elected official to actively endorse a candidate for President.


"It was an honor to speak at the President Donald J. Trump rally in Michigan yesterday. President Trump understands the American Dream that my dad came to America for better than any President in my lifetime. My dad came here as an Albanian immigrant with nothing, and now his son is speaking at a Presidential rally, that’s who Trump is. He understands the working class American family and fights harder to preserve it than anyone in Washington. We need to elect him again this November!"

One More Weekend for

Little Love Stories. Get those tickets.


Channel 7 appreciates the unique cultural excellence found in Livonia

Get an awesome shirt while supporting our Livonia Professional Firefighters,

IAFF Local #1164

Your Livonia Firefighters are selling St. Patrick’s Day shirts to raise money for their charity fund!


Grab a shirt to support your firefighters and their charitable endeavors in the Livonia community. Order ASAP to guarantee delivery before St Patrick’s Day, limited quantities while supplies last!


Order here:

https://livonia-fire-union-1164.square.site/

Yes. Livonia Chess Tournament.

Sound of Freedom tells the story of human trafficking

Special showing, 3/7 @ 7:00

Skywarn Training, 3/13

Partnership between Livonia Emergency Preparedness Department, Amateur Radio Clubs, Homeland Security

Livonia’s Emergency Preparedness Department, in conjunction with the Livonia Amateur Radio Club, Wayne County Department of Homeland Security, and the Wayne County Amateur Radio Club, is sponsoring a National Weather Service “SKYWARN” training program 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at the Livonia Public Library.


The training is free, and no advance registration is necessary.


or questions, contact Brian C. Kahn, Director of Emergency Preparedness, at [email protected]

Two hometown groups partner for March Reading Month

March is Reading Month and the Livonia Democratic Club (LDC) is joining forces with D.O. It For Denny to help them with their Annual Book Fair with a goal of collecting 200 books.


The LDC is now collecting books and supplies that will benefit the kids/patients at the Children's Hospital of Michigan! 


All donations may be dropped off in the collection box at the Livonia Senior Center.


Collection Dates: February 16 - March 29.

Collecting: Books (for patients aged 0-18), crayons, and bookmarks


Specifications: 

Donated items must be new

Craft items must be Crayola

All items must be non-toxic


The goal is to collect 200 books or craft items!  The LDC is fresh off collecting nearly 5,000 boxes of Mac and Cheese for Blessings in a Backpack and is looking forward to reaching this new goal as a part of their community outreach effort. 

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What motivates FridayMusings:

We can't only define Livonia as taking small steps toward maintaining the way things were. That will give us mediocre outcomes. Our goal needs to be innovative and transformative.

Candidates filing or announcing to run in 2024 election

Schoolcraft College

3 elected in November


Dillon Breen (I)


Endorsed by:

Brett Gierak

Carol Strom

Brian Broderick

Terry Gilligan

FridayMusings


Angela Jaafar (I)


Endorsed by:

Brett Gierak

Carol Strom

Brian Broderick

Terry Gilligan

FridayMusings


Candy Little (I)


Endorsed by:

Brett Gierak

Carol Strom

Brian Broderick

Terry Gilligan

FridayMusings


Joan Gebhardt


Endorsed by:

No one announced to date

Livonia District Court

1 elected in November


Jim Jolly


Jim Jolly for 16th District Court Judge (electjimjolly.com)


Endorsed by:

A full list can be found on his website


Robin Persiconi


Robin Persiconi for 16th District Court Judge (electrobinforjudge.com)


Endorsed by:

A full list can be found on her website

Koleszar dives into the games being played in Lansing



Koleszar (D-Plymouth, Northville, Livonia) shared this announcement on his social media page explaining the games being played in Lansing: "Once again, we have a “you can’t make this stuff up” situation. Today, we voted on a Senate bill that would extend deadlines for active service and veterans to retrieve certain types of unclaimed property from banks and credit unions.


"This bill passed the Senate 38-0. It passed committee in the House with all yes votes. When it came to the floor, it was unable to pass as it needs 55.

"Every no vote is a Republican. Some members of their side of the aisle refused to vote when called on, presumably because they agreed with the bill, so instead of voting no, they sat on their hands.


"Here we are for the second week in a row, one side working while the other side plays games."


Laurie Pohutsky hosts Voting Rights forum February 26



Special guests: State Representatives

Matt Koleszar & Penelope Tsernoglou

Mary Cavanagh hosts Community Conversation

2/23, 2:00-3:00


Special guest: Robert Jennison