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FridayMusings sharing Livonia happenings since 2003.
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
For 60 of 75 years the Joyner family has called Livonia home
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See you next year at the 5th Annual Hockey Game for Charity
Here is one final look at the 4th Annual Game and some of what made it work
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Art Cole made a point not only to enjoy the game, have conversations with fellow Rotarians, but also to drop off a donation to Veronica Cruz. | |
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Pucks for Autism seemed to have so much fun creating awareness of their efforts in support of children and adults with Autism.
They took in $1000 for their presence in support of the hockey game for charity
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Rotarians Mike Ladwig and Steve Alexander, AM Club, and Jane Muszynski, Board member of Breaking Barriers collect canned food brought to the game | |
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Livonia Civic Chorus with Miss Wayne County
led the singing of the National Anthem
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Livonia Rotary Noon Club
Pitching in where ever needed
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When Brandon McCullough first came up with the idea of a Red Wing Alumni hockey game in Livonia he settled on a template to bring people together showcasing not only recreational opportunities in Livonia but also involving the non-profit, cultural and volunteer sectors.
It worked.
By lining up corporate sponsors he was able to have 100% of the administrative costs covered leaving 100% of ticket sales and other donations going directly to Breaking Barriers for Livonia Kids & Families.
It worked.
The day was an afternoon of fun bringing residents together, the Rotary Clubs, both AM and Noon, on hand to help with the event day coordination, several non-profit organizations on hand to raise levels of consciousness about their offerings, providing our under-10 youth an opportunity to skate with the Red Wings and making it a point to involve a cultural element, our outstanding Livonia Civic Chorus celebrating their 60th year.
It worked.
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Not all the action Sunday took place on the ice, well most did as the Red Wings won the game 8-4. There even was a good-natured skirmish in the last minute as Darren McCarty went after Ryan Law with all eyes in the arena growing wide-eyed wondering if it was for real.
It wasn't but it worked to create memories of a great day.
However, a lot of action took place from the time families entered the arena, bringing canned food for the Rotarians and Breaking Barriers to collect for the food pantries in the Livonia and Clarenceville Public Schools.
Breaking Barriers was raffling off donated sports-related items including an autographed Aiden Hutchison framed jersey or an autographed arena picture signed by Alex Delvechhio.
To heck with it working. Let's just say it was fun.
As soon as you entered the chilled arena families were stopping by the Red Wing merchandise table and walking out with some awesome memorabilia. There was Kathy Hein and Karla Truxall greeting people with information from SPN Survivors, or Nick Pickard and his daughter passing out information on the Wilson Barn, Pucks for Autism working the crowd, and raising $1,000 in the process.
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This event was far more than just a hockey match, though I must admit I thoroughly enjoyed watching Red Berenson, at age 85, and Mickey Redman, at age 77, skate effortlessly up and down the rink.
Meanwhile, Bill Joyner, at 75, relaxed comfortably on the sideline, not skating. Not yesterday. Not today. Not tomorrow.
However, the day was enriched with the Chorus and Miss Wayne County singing the National Anthem, and various non-profit groups showcasing their causes. It was heartwarming to see father and fire chief Robert Jennison watch his son Devin Jennison skate (pictured on the right), and Mayor Brosnan and Brandon McCullough drop the puck alongside Red Berenson and Brandon's daughter, Harper.
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As the game concluded, the smiles on the faces of the 10U girls and boys teams as they lined up for autographs from the Red Wings were truly the icing on the cake for this observer and press box announcer and it was obviously so for the McCullough family.
This day was indeed a Hockey Game for Charity, bringing together Livonia's non-profit sector, filled with dedicated workers from the volunteer service clubs. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for 10 and under skaters to share the ice with the Red Wings, highlighting the recreational opportunities available in Livonia.
Thank you, Brandon, Kacie, Harper McCullough.
The template continues to work.
This typewriter looks forward to year 5 of the McCullough Livonia Hockey Game for Charity
Raising funds for Breaking Barriers for Kids and Families
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The Detroit Success Story was shared with clear indications
that Mike Duggan believes it will carry to every corner of Michigan as he is off and running for Governor
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Thanks to Glenn Cerny, President of Schoolcraft College, pictured here with Dillon Breen, Brian Broderick, Carol Strom, Maureen Brosnan, and Shannon Price, I had the opportunity to attend the Livonia Westland Chamber of Commerce forum featuring Detroit Mayor and Michigan gubernatorial candidate Mike Duggan. And what a presentation it was!
The program was introduced by Westland Mayor Kevin Coleman, with Duggan being welcomed by Livonia Mayor Maureen Brosnan. Brosnan shared stories from their time together at St. Michael's, noting that although they attended a few years apart, she has consistently supported Duggan and continues to do so today.
Over 300 attendees were present, including Northville Mayor Brian Turnbull, Plymouth Township Supervisor Chuck Curmi, Dearborn Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud, and Dearborn Heights Mayor Bill Bazzi.
Duggan's presentation highlighted Detroit's transformation from before his tenure as mayor to its current state. It left me with one thought: Jocelyn Benson, be prepared for a campaign focused on Michigan's future needs, ensuring our young people stay in the state they call home, with ample entertainment, quality of life, technology, and high-paying jobs.
Duggan's presentation was impressive. Now, let's see what the presumptive Democrat Jocelyn Benson and presumptive Republican Mike Cox bring to the stage. This was one remarkable presentation.
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Livonia Kiwanis Club welcomes three new members as the club continues to reach out, providing service to their hometown Livonia
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They are no longer Livonia Kiwanis Early Risers with their new name coming soon. In addition to their new forthcoming name, which I am sure will continue to be called Kiwanis in some way, they are welcoming three new members as the club continues to grow.
Pictured here are four members of the Kiwanis from their recent continued involvement with the PTSA Chili Cook-off. Each year the Kiwanis Club donates $500 to the winning school for use by their PTSA.
Brian Weiss, President would like to welcome their new members and have readers of Musings join in welcoming them as well. Each new member adds to the strength of the Kiwanis volunteer effort in their hometown. Welcome:
Emily Dixon - Owner of her own financial advisory practice in Livonia. She is a former nurse and once had an apprenticeship on a Norwegian goat farm.
Heather Fowler - An accomplished sales manager. She wears multiple hats - also serving as a trustee at New Morning School and as a Girl Scout Troop leader.
Jim Jolly - 16th District Court Judge. Jim brings a decade of volunteer experience, serving as a Livonia Junior Athletic League coach and Seedlings board member.
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Calling all Artists. This competition is made for you.
Sponsored by Livonia Public Library and Livonia Arts Commission
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Our hometown Library is excited to announce its Library Card Design Contest, which is a wonderful opportunity for local artists, students, and creative individuals to showcase their talents by designing the next official library card.
Contest Details:
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Who Can Enter: All Livonia residents and students in Livonia schools
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Submission Deadline: March 31st, 2025
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Design Guidelines and How to Submit: Library Card Design Contest
The winning designs will be featured on three new library cards, and the winners will receive $50 gift cards. This is a fantastic way for the community to take part in shaping the look of their library and express their creativity.
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The Art Community in Livonia flourishes in part due to artists
like Anne Pritchard, a founding member of the Livonia Arts Commission
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Audrey Pritchard Crain and her family say they are "all amazed that they have 80 of Anne Pritchard's paintings for the February exhibit at the Fine Arts Gallery in the Bennett Library."
The Livonia Arts Commission invites you to see all the paintings on the second floor at your leisure any time the library is open.
In addition to the February exhibit they are inviting you to help them celebrate Anne’s birthday month - she would be 103 on February 2! There will be a reception on Monday night the 3rd of February from 6 to 8 pm at the Bennett Library.
Anne Krizov Pritchard grew up in rural Caro, Michigan, one of nine children of immigrant tenant farmers. She loved to draw pictures all her life; everywhere she lived, she continuously took classes in drawing and painting, honing her talents and learning new techniques and media.
Anne was one of the founding members of the Livonia Arts Commission in 1974 and remained on the Board of Directors until she resigned in 1987 in order to move to Jackson with her husband Leon.
She was active in the art scene in Livonia, as a faithful supporter of the Bentley Concert Choir and a Bentley Band Booster later, and a founder of Visual Arts Association of Livonia. She exhibited her work with VAAL and the Livonia Arts Commission.
This exhibit showcases Anne’s budding talent in her youth and follows the development and growth of her many styles.
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