Bill Joyner's FridayMusings September 27, 2024

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Friday, September 27, 2024

Helping define Livonia's

Quality of Life

October 3, 8:30 - 12:00, Madonna University

Felician Sisters Mission and Heritage Week 150th Anniversary

Madonna University has planned a special format for the

annual Franciscan Symposium during the Mission and Heritage Week this year as this is the Felician Sisters' 150^th Anniversary

of the order coming to America.

The Felician Sisters are celebrating the 150th anniversary of their

presence in North America! This milestone marks 150 years since

Mother Mary Angela Truszkowska sent five Felician Sisters to Polonia, Wisconsin,

in 1874 to help educate the children of Polish immigrants.

The Felician Sisters have taken corporate stances on several vital issues facing humanity, including as explained on their Corporate website: opposition to the death penalty, elimination of nuclear weapons, appreciation for reverencing all through diversity, water rights, and the elimination of all structural, economic, and social systems that support human trafficking. The Felician Sisters also add their collective voice in advocacy efforts urging corporations and governments to adopt policies that protect the environment and provide justice to people most affected by climate change.

Join your friends, and neighbors at the Madonna University Welcome Center

Thursday, October 3, 8:30 am - 12 pm

Community Conversation "Are You My Neighbor?"

aims to foster understanding, respect, and appreciation among those who

call Livonia home. To register, scan the QR code.

For more information missioncore@madonna.edu

When you receive your absentee ballots and live in

the Clarenceville School District you will find four

candidates seeking four Trustee positions.

Four candidates have filed for four open seats on the Clarenceville School District Board of Education. Trustee candidates in Clarenceville include Andrea Watt, Patrick Marietti, Darwin Morgan and Jessica Ellis.

Andrea Watt is currently a trustee on the board.

Treasurer Pamela Shourd and Secretary Jeffrey Bunker have chosen not to seek reelection.

Clarenceville is based in Wayne County and serves students in parts of Livonia, Redford Township, and Farmington Hills.

Candy Little Endorsements

Susan Nash, Livonia Treasurer

Brandon McCullough, Livonia Council President

Martha Ptashnik, Livonia Council V Pres.

Rob Donovic, Livonia Council

Carrie Budzinski, Livonia Council

Dillon Breen, Schoolcraft Trustee

Carol Strom, Schoolcraft Trustee

Brett Gierak. Schoolcraft Trustee

Brian Broderick, Schoolcraft Trustee

Angela Jaafar, Schoolcraft Trustee

Terry Gilligan, Schoolcraft Trustee

Tania Ganguly, Canton Trustee

Mark Abbo, Northville Township Supervisor

Cindy Jankowski Northville Township Clerk

Brian Turnbull, Northville Mayor

Colleen Burton, LPS Trustee

Karen Bradford, LPS Trustee

Mark Johnson, LPS Trustee

Madeline Acosta, LPS Trustee

Executive Board Schoolcraft Faculty Forum

Canton Democratic Club

Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 2

Michigan Building Trades &

Construction Trades Council

FridayMusings/Bill Joyner

It is time for voters to help Schoolcraft College move beyond the Joan Gebhardt divisiveness

Joan Gebhardt quit her Trustee position in 2023, following a checkered tenure marked by division she caused among college Trustees, staff, and administration, which was later confirmed by an investigation. Her role as Schoolcraft College Trustee was replete with staff anxiety caused by her bullying, which resulted in her being directed to inform campus security one hour before she arrives on campus, and indicating where she would be while on campus.

With the Executive Board of the Schoolcraft College Faculty Forum now endorsing her opponent, Candy Little, and the Board of Trustees also unanimously supporting Little, there is scant support left for Gebhardt on campus to return to the position she voluntarily vacated last year.

Gebhardt’s latest controversy is that she claims endorsements for her election that have either never been made or withdrawn. County Commissioner Terry Marecki recently called Gephardt and withdrew her endorsement. Even more outrageous, the Office of Wayne County Executive Warren Evans indicates that he has not endorsed Gebhardt, although she lists him as a supporter.

As reported earlier in Friday Musings, the college’s investigation made clear that Gebhardt is on a "revenge tour" based on personal narcissism, citing evidence that she has threatened to make the lives of certain college leaders a “living hell” if she is re-elected. The voters of the Schoolcraft College District do not want to enable that kind of unacceptable conduct

This election is about the future of Schoolcraft College, and fortunately, we have the right candidate in Candy Little. It is time to move on and leave the transgressions of the past by one vindictive Trustee.

Musings, wanting to be transparent as has been our policy since we started covering this campaign, is providing the full initial report of the investigation here for your review, and the full final report:

Investigation Report. Click on this link for the full initial report of 156 pages:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CnT2-lHwpgiGgfmkkZnKibbhSDtWpJOF/view

Final Report. Click here for the final report:

Click here to read the entire final report

Two Service Clubs joining forces for the Livonia Community Spaghetti Dinner

On October 23rd, a Wednesday, the Livonia community will once again unite for a communal dinner. From 5:00 to 7:00 PM, friends, family, and neighbors, both familiar and new, will come together for an event that holds a special place in the community's heart.

The combined efforts of the Noon and AM Rotary Clubs will not only provide delicious spaghetti amidst an atmosphere of joy, but all proceeds will contribute to the global campaign to eradicate polio.

Notably, several local leaders have been affected by polio, including Livonia Councilman Robert Bishop, Livonia School Board member Geraldine Joyner, and Northville Councilwoman Nancy Darga.

October 6 @ 1:00 - 5:00

Briggs Union Cemetery

The Cemetery Walk is held adjacent to the current Trinity House Theatre, formerly a central hub for the Underground Railroad movement and a key location for leaders of the Michigan Abolition effort.

This unique cemetery is a Livonia historic spot and one that you should visit. This typewriter encourages you to get your tickets for only $15.00. History is alive and well in Livonia.

Councilwoman Budzinski continues talking and listening to residents of Livonia. Oct 12 @ 11:00

Livonia Pull Over Prevention:

Free Brake Light Repair

On October 13th at 11:00 at the corner of 7 Mile & Middlebelt LEARN is offering Free tail/brake light repair services which prevent unnecessary/dangerous traffic stops, expensive tickets/fines, and possible court appearances.

Since October 2020, LEARN has hosted this semi-annual event providing metro Detroit drivers with tail/brake light repair services and vehicle safety checks free of charge.

Need service? You can just show up or register in advance to make sure we will have the right bulbs for your vehicle: https://forms.gle/vJ8rqwXkm9DM9voD9

Want to volunteer? Click here to view their Volunteer Information https://bit.ly/LivoniaPOPVolunteerInf

And here to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C044EAEAB2DA75...

Want to donate printing, supplies, or money to support this event?

https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10C084EA9A92FAAFE3...

Email us at info@sunuplivonia.com with any other questions.

Stephanie Young takes a look at

Michigan Childcare. Oct.14th @ 5:30

October 3 7:00

Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church

iHistoric Chapel

October 4-6 Bennett Civic Center Library

October 8

RealJoy Yoga Studio

October 12 @ 11:00-2:00

Nehasil Park

Mail Address

19514 Bainbridge 48152

E-mail address

rwilliamjoyner@gmail.com

Cell address

734-674-5871

Archive--Bill Joyner's FridayMusings

The typewriter is not available for phone calls or emails Saturday and Sunday. Mental health and rehabilitation time. Out and about enjoying life.

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.