September 9, 2019
The Source for Livonia News and Opinions
Dan MacIver, F&PA, will be at the Good Old Fashioned Corn Roast distributing the
Bob Hardies Best Kept Secrets of Livonia. Be sure and get yours this Sunday.
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Just a few observations on a gorgeous weather weekend from the typewriter as we head into Fall
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 The typewriter never met Senator Patrick Colbeck in the eight years he served in Lansing. He has now managed to get himself involved in the City of Livonia election with his endorsement of Councilman Scott Bahr and Council challenger Rob Donovic. But hold on a minute it now appears that he has changed his mind and is no longer supporting Donovic because in Donovic's own words sent to the typewriter via email
he "and I disagree on school funding, specifically, the recent school millage-he
felt it best to withdraw his endorsement."
It seems that he draws the line at not making an endorsement of any candidate that supports our public school system. So the only remaining council candidate he is supporting, at least the only candidate using his name in support, is Scott Bahr.
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The Laura Toy for Mayor headquarters will be hosting a speech by Linda Lee Tarver, president of Republican Women's Federation of Michigan, this Tuesday at 7:00. Dr. Tarver is a national public speaker having engaged conservative women in Ohio, Illinois, Nevada, and via teleconference across the nation. In her various political roles, Linda Lee has visited 70 of the 83 Michigan counties in support of Republicans. In 2016, Dr. Tarver was selected to serve as Co-Chair for the Trump for Michigan Campaign.
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Councilman Scott Bahr seeking re-election has received the endorsement from the Livonia Firefighters Local 1164. In Scott's own words this is what he means to him, "I am honored to have earned theconfidence of the Livonia Firefighters Union, Local #1164. I admire our first responders, and my Council record demonstrates my commitment to equipping our Police and Fire with the resources they need to serve with excellence."
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 Kudo's to council candidate Jim Davis for his unique approach to campaigning. First he announces the kick off to his campaign at the Wilson Barn, not at a bar which is so typical of candidates. Then he announces the kick off to his general election campaign by hosting another gathering at the Wilson Barn. September 22, 12:00-3:00. Applause is appropriate.
Now he is hosting a morning coffee/discussion at the Blue Plate Diner every Tuesday in September, 7:30 - 9:00 AM. Last week he had councilwoman and candidate for re-election Kathleen McIntyre. As he works his way from 6th in the primary to the top 4 in the general you have to give him credit for creative retail politics.
See you all this Tuesday as the typewriter will be there at 7:30 to see just how this retail politics works.
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Taking a break from the campaign trail the typewriter stopped by the Clarenceville Education Foundation 4th Annual Golf
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Brosnan with Mike Ladwig
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Outing at Whispering Willows. Dinner is what attracted me. Well that and I have not missed one golf outing yet. Tin Cup. Got there early and found the staff so accommodating and pleasant. With so many TV's it was easy to get caught up on the games as I waited for the golfers to leave the course.
The CEF had 72 golfer, 50 hole sponsors and drum roll please . . . .raised over $10,000. And with the $56,000 already donated back to the classroom by the CEF they continue to set the pace by raising and then spending the money where it is best utilized. The classroom
I had no soon settled in when in walked mayoral candidate Maureen Miller Brosnan, followed by Brandon McCullough coming off the course with his foursome and Rob Donovic arriving in time for dinner. Understand that Jim Davis had participated in the morning as a volunteer with school board member Shari Krazel (first picture from the right below) at registration. Dan MacIver said it best, "It was nice to see Maureen, Brandon, Kathleen, Jim and Rob there in support of our little district with a big heart!"
Big heart nailed it. This is clearly a grass roots, neighborhood, one-on-one Foundation building it one brick at a time. Big Heart nailed it.
And there were the two Board of Education members, also serving on the Foundation Board, helping out with all the preparations for the raffles and after golf fun. Thank you Cindy Immonen and Shari Krazel (second picture from the right below). Eric Ladwig greeted councilwoman Kathleen McIntrye as she arrived. (Third picture from the right below)
 
Just to make sure that everyone was recognized they awarded the
Toilet bowl to the highest scores, Mark and Pam Brooks.(pictured below) Congratulations. And the winners of the lowest score was
Gary and Dawn Habkirk, Joe Alessandrini, and Cindi Gibson.(also pictured below.
 
Almost forgot. Spent some time with Maureen Brosnan as we chatted up John Shroud.(pictured below) Seems he is  preparing for the Ironman in Tempe, Arizona, November 24th. a 2.4-mile swim, a 112-mile bicycle ride and a marathon 26.22-mile run, raced in that order and without a break. And he had time for golfing?
Congratulations to the oldest school district in the state of Michigan,
Livonia's Clarenceville Public Schools. If this 4th Annual CEF Golf Tournament is any example then they have won over the hearts of our hometown. 72 folks golfing, 50 sponsors of the greens and $10,000 raised to add to the already granted to the classroom teachers, $56,000. Thank you Clarenceville Education Foundation for showing how grassroots organizing can and will result in success.
Thank you Dan MacIver and Brian Mahoney for chairing this project.
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Corn Roast plans continue to be unrolled. See you on the 15th of September. 1:00 - 4:00
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One picture says it all. Neighbors out for a soon to be Fall afternoon. Meeting new friends. Saying hello to old friends. Enjoying corn on the cob, pulled pork sandwiches, Kona Ice Cream, soda pop. And the best part? Meeting over 25 community groups while enjoying the spontaneous singing by the Livonia Civic Chorus and spontaneous music by the Livonia Youth Symphony.
It will be right here in what we can describe as downtown Livonia right next to the YMCA.
The bodyguard and typewriter look forward to seeing you there.
 Livonia Community Good Old Fashioned Corn Roast thanks the community sponsors for joining the Livonia YMCA,
Livonia Parks and Recreation and FridayMusings in bringing Livonia another fun event
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Vote
Tuesday November 5
Absentee Ballots out September 25
City of Livonia
Mayoral Race
Vote for one candidate in November
Maureen Miller Brosnan
Livonia Police Officers Association
Police Officers Association of Michigan
Livonnia Firefighters Local 1164
Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters,
UAW
Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 2
Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors
Michigan Building and Construction Trades Council
Teamsters Local 299,
Dan Centers, Livonia School Board Trustee,
Tim Klisz, Zoning Board of Appeals Member
Gretchen Alaniz, Schoolcraft College Trustee
Brian Broderick, Schoolcraft College Board Chair
Janice Centers, Zoning Board of Appeals Member
Former Livonia City Council Members Mike McGee,
Joe Taylor, and Dale Jurcisin
https://www.maureenformayor.com/
Laura Toy
Mayor Dennis Wright ,
Former Mayors Jack Kirksey, Jack Engebretson
Councilwomen Kathleen McIntyre and Cathy White
Councilman Brian Meakin
Right to Life of Michigan
City of Livonia Council Race
Vote for up to four candidates in November
Scott Bahr
Mayors Dennis Wright, Jack Engebretson, Jack Kirksey
Council members Laura Toy, Jim Jolly
Brandon Kritzman, Kathleen McIntyre, Cathy White
Brian Meakin
Former Council members Jim McCann, Joe Taylor
John Pastor, Treasurer Lynda Scheel
Commissioner Terry Marecki
Livonia Public School Trustees Mark Johnson
Colleen Burton, Karen Bradford, Crystal Frank
Former LPS Superintendent Randy Liepa
Former Representatives John Walsh, Laura Cox
Former Senator Patrick Colbeck
Former Fire Chief Shadd Whitehead
Livonia Firefighters Union 1164
Schoolcraft Trustee Dillon Breen
ZBA Members Chris Boloven, Joel Turbiak,
Jim Baringhaus
Planning Commissioners Sam Caramagno
Carol Smiley
Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors
Right to Life of Michigan
Gregory Coppola
Councilmembers Laura Toy,
Brian Meakin,
Brandon M. Kritzman, Kathleen McIntyre
County Commissioner Terry Marecki
Former Councilmen
John Walsh and
John Pastor
Jim McCann and Joe Laura
Zoning Board of Appeals Jim Baringhaus and Tim Kliz
Schoolcraft Trustee Dillon Breen
Right to Life of Michigan
Robert Donovic
Schoolcraft Trustees Gretchen Alaniz, Dillon Breen, Mayor Dennis Wright,
Councilwoman Laura Toy, Councilman Brian Meakin,
Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors,
County Commissioner Diane Webb,
State Representative Jewell Jones,
Right to Life of Michigan
Brian Duggan
B
randon McCullough
Greater Metropolitan Association of Realtors
Mayor Dennis Wright,
Former City Councilwoman Maureen Miller Brosnan,
Councilmen Jim Jolly, Brandon Kritzman,
Great Detroit Building & Construction Trades Council,
Sheet Metal Workers' Local 80,
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers,
County Commissioner Diane Webb
Eileen McDonnell
former Livonia City Council member Joe Laura,
Kathleen McIntyre
Mayor Dennis Wright,
Former Mayors Jack Kirksey, Jack Engebretson,
John Grzebik, Greenleaf Commission,
Zoning Board of Appeals Tim Klisz and
Jim Baringhaus
Arts Commissioner Lindsay Spence
Recreation Commissioner Katie Jolly
Livonia Police Officers Association
Treasurer Lynda Scheel,
Council members Laura Toy, Jim Jolly,Brian Meakin,
Cathy White, Brandon Kritzman
Wayne County Commissioner Terry Marecki,
Schoolcraft Trustee Gretchen Alaniz
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Cinematic Art expands in Livonia with the introduction of Fathom Events
at the Phoenix Theatre
Margaret Atwood: Live in Cinemas
September 10 - 7:00pm
You Are Here
September 11 - 7:00pm
Blink of an Eye
September 12 - 7:00pm
Star Trek: The Motion Picture -
40th Anniversary (1979)
September 15 - 1:00pm
September 15 - 4:00pm
September 18 - 4:00pm
September 18 - 7:00pm
The Game Changers
September 16 - 7:00pm
Rob Zombies 3 From Hell
September 16 - 7:00pm (Night 1)
September 17 - 7:00pm (Night 2)
September 18 - 7:00pm (Night 3)
Promare
September 17 - 7:00pm (DUB)
September 19 - 7:00pm (SUB)
The Shawshank Redemption -
25th Anniversary (1994)
September 22- 4:00pm
September 22- 7:00pm
September 24 - 7:00pm
September 25 - 7:00pm
Friends 25th: The One With The Anniversary
September 23 - 7:00pm (Night 1)
September 28 - 7:00pm (Night 2)
October 2 - 7:00pm (Night 3)
The Secret World of Arrietty -
Studio Ghibli Fest 2019
September 29 - 12:55pm (DUB)
September 30 - 7:00pm (SUB)
Click on this image for all movie times
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Senior
Fit
Classes
Senior Fit is a FREE exercise program for people age 55 and over that encourages senior adults to exercise their way to a healthier lifestyle. The program features standing and chair exercises that build strength and flexibility, as well as improve balance and cardiovascular fitness.
Location Schedule & Registration Information
Livonia Civic Park Senior Center
15218 Farmington Road
Mondays, 3 to 4 p.m.
Session 1: September 9 - October 28
Session 2: November 11 - January 6
Session 3: January 13 - March 2
Session 4: March 9 - April 27
Session 5: May 4 - June 22
Session 6: June 29 - August 17
St. Mary Mercy Livonia
Wellness Center
36475 Five Mile Road
(Classes will run continuously from September 2019 through September 2020)
Mondays, 12 - 1 p.m.
Thursdays, 12 - 1 p.m.
To register, please call 734-655-1310
Villa Marie
15131 Newburgh Road
(Classes will run continuously from September 2019 through September 2020)
Wednesdays, 3 - 4 p.m.
Thursdays, 9 - 10 a.m.
To register, please call 734-655-1310
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September in Livonia
Fine Arts Gallery the entire month of September
Bennett Civic Center Library
September 10 @ 6:30
September 13 @ 1:00 - 2:00
September 14 @ 8:30
2nd Annual Cruisin' 4 Critters
Ride starts at Freedom Power Sports
September 15 @ 1:00 -3:00
Bennett Civic Center Library
September 15 @ 1:00 - 4:00
Livonia's Good Old Fashioned
Neighborhood Corn Roast
September 18 @ 9:00 - 1:00
VistaTaTech Schoolcraft College
September 20 @ 8:00-9:30
A Little Night of Music featuring Alexander Zonjic
Greenmead Historical Village for only $25
Tickets available at Livonia City Hall
September 20
Emily Ann Griffin Golf Classic
Fox Creek Golf Course
Dinner at
Sacred Heart Banquet Center
September 21
September 27 @ 6:00 - 10:00
September 28
September 28 @ 10:00 - 6:00
Guns and Gowns @ Greenmead
October in Livonia
October 3 @ 7:00
Historic Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church
Presenting Sponsor: Financial & Portfolio Advisors
Alan Helmkamp, Class of 2015
Terry Marecki, Wayne County Commissioner
R. William Joyner, Founder, Livonia Hall of Fame
Class of 2019
Accepted on behalf of Livonia Business Community
Charlie Mahoney Class of 2011
Class of 2019 Inductees
2019 Inductee Chuck Dardas
To be Introduced by Commissioner Glenn Anderson
2019 Inductee Seedlings
To be Introduced by Maureen Miller Brosnan
2019 Inductee Dominic Paris represented by Livonia School Superintendent Andrea Oquist
Introduced by Councilwoman Kathleen McIntyre
2019 Inductee Bob Hardies represented by Dan MacIver
Introduced by Treasurer Lynda Scheel
2019 Inductee Paul Soucy
Introduced by Councilman Jim Jolly
2019 Inductee Denise King
Introduced by ZBA Commissioner Tim Klisz
October 12 @ 4:00
Old World-New Season
Livonia Symphony Orchestra
Clarenceville High School
Louis Schmidt Auditorium
October 14 @ 4:00 - 7:00
Seedlings Annual Open House
Piano prodigy Avett Ray Maness/American Idol fame
Greeters: The typewriter and Bodyguard
October 21
Wayne 11th Congressional District Republican Club
October 24 @ 5:00 - 7:00
Rotary Community Spaghetti Dinner
Help Eradicate Polio
Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church
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Kim Lubig, Senior Accountant, at Cole, Newton & Duran CPAs
Receives Her Certified Public Accountant License
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 Kim Lubig, senior accountant, of Cole Newton & Duran
CPAs recently had her certified public accountant license reinstated by the State of Michigan.
Lubig had been a certified public accountant from 1989 through 2001. She recently completed
the required continuing professional education requirements to earn back her certified public
accountant license. As a certified public accountant, Lubig is licensed to provide accounting
services to the public. She is also a member of the Michigan Association of Certified Public
ccountants.
"We are all very proud of Kim's accomplishment," said Arthur Cole, managing partner of Cole,
Newton & Duran CPAs. "We are excited to see her succeed and grow professionally. Kim's
designation adds to our growing list of certified public accountants who all provide outstanding,
value-added services to clients. We look forward to celebrating many more accomplishments
with her in the future."
Lubig joined Cole, Newton & Duran CPAs in 2016 and has more than 31 years of accounting
experience. Before joining the firm, Kim spent six years performing audits, providing accounting
services, and preparing individual tax returns for various public accounting firms. She has an a
dditional 22 years of experience in the automotive and not-for-profit industries.
Lubig earned a
Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Central Michigan University and a
Master of Business Administration from Lawrence Technological University.
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Ready, set, RUN on over to the Y to get signed up for Girls on the Run!
Girls on the Run is a 10 week program for girls in the 3rd - 5th grades to make friends, increase their physical activity, and learn life skills. Program participants will engage in running activities and interactive lessons with trained coaches, and celebrate with a non-competitive 5K at the end of the program!
Registration is open NOW!!! Contact the welcome desk at 734-261-2161 to
get signed up, registration ends September 15th
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Financial Assistance is available!!
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Our Livonia Youth Choir getting ready for Fall auditions
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Children in grades 2-8 are invited to audition for Livonia Youth Choir! Girls and boys, no experience necessary, just a love for singing!
They are non-profit and tuition-based. Rehearsals are Monday evenings. For more information please contact livoniayouthchoir@gmail.com or just come to auditions and they will be happy to answer your questions!
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History can and will talk. To you. At you. About you.
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On September 22nd come out and hear the amazing stories of a small town called South Lyon and the area that surrounds it. Hear about the adventure into the wilderness by a woman and her children in their search for a new life, and the ghost town of Kensington and how the Metro Park got its name.
Published historian and Greenfield Village master historical presenter Jennifer Redfern-Seiler shares these stories and more. Tickets are $10 (cash or check) at the door.
And mark your calendar for the rest of the History Talks productions at Barefoot Productions.
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October makes for a perfect month for bell, book and candle
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Bell, Book and Candle, by John Van Druten, is the story of a modern witch and a book publisher who doesn't believe in witchcraft.
Of course, they are attracted to each other, but is it witchcraft or something much more primal? Does true love triumph over witchcraft, or the other way around?
This performance is October 4-6, 11-13 and 18-20. The box office number is 734-855-4922. Tickets may also be obtained at justgobarefoot.com/tickets.
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Blessings in a Backpack invites you to the
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6th Annual Bowling for Backpacks
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Culinary Art
The
official
artisan chocolate of FridayMusings.
Designed and created right here in hometown Livonia by
Joe Gilligan.
It is his mission to deliver high quality chocolates made with 100% organic butter and cream with the finest chocolates available with his flavors varying season to season.
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Helping our teachers with stuff they may need
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Click on this graphic to be taken to The Supply Closet for Livonia Public Schools
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Update on the November general election
Jim Davis 9/10, 9/17, 9/24
Scott Bahr 9/17
Brandon McCullough 9/18
Jim Davis 9/22
Livonia Chamber of Commerce Candidate Night 9/26
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FridayMusings will continue to post information about the 8 candidates running for City Council and the 2 candidates running for Mayor. When we receive notification of an event and as was done in the primary we will post announcements
without editing.
Mayoral candidates, Maureen Miller Brosnan and Laura Toy, as well as the eight city council candidates will be invited to appear at the Livonia Chamber of Commerce candidate forums on Thursday, September 26 at 7 p.m. at the Livonia City Hall auditorium.
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