WONder Woman Ann Doyle Honored by Women Officials Network (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 1, 2015) Reflecting back on her childhood life-size cut-out of Linda Carter, Ann Doyle shared what she thought being a WONder Woman meant. “It reminds me that being a wonderful woman is just the beginning. I think it’s equally important to…
Mae’s in Pleasant Ridge Sold, Whistle Stop to Take Over (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 2, 2015) Mae’s, the cute little diner in Pleasant Ridge where people would line up down the block for brunch, has been sold. The announcement was made on Facebook Friday, stating: “I want to thank all of our wonderful loyal…
Ribbon Cutting Marks Garbutt Park Reopening (C. Proxmire, May 1, 2015) The shiny new playground equipment at Garbutt Park is officially getting broken in now that the City of Ferndale has cut the ribbon for the park’s re-opening. Nestled behind the old Taft School and Digital Learning Center at Allen and Fielding, the park sits…
Recommended Reading: Adam’s Terror Titles (Jeff Milo, Circulation Specialist, May 1, 2015) Hello and Happy Spring… We’re happy to introduce Adam Steinman, the newest Board Member serving the Ferndale Area District Library. Steinman believes that a thriving library is vital and one of the best investments a community can make. “I joined the board because…
WHO LOVES YOU BABY (A poem for youth in foster care) (MALIK, May 1, 2015) A room with beds along two walls about twelve on each side. Not quite home but its where little precious souls reside. Bedding uniformed in color-scheme but the personalities as colorful as a rainbow. Some mature enough to realize and…