WONder Woman Ann Heler Honored by Women Officials Network (video) (Crystal A. Proxmire, May 2, 2015) With a life of activism in education, sex ed, LGBT rights, protecting senior citizens and creating a free health clinic for uninsured people in the community, Ann Heler of Ferndale was an apt choice for one of five WONder…
Springtime Means Stop Pruning Oak Trees (compiled, May 2, 2015) The experts at MSU Extension are advising people to avoid the spread of Oak Wilt by not pruning their Oak trees now that it is springtime. According to Bert Cregg, Michigan State University Extension, Departments of Horticulture and Forest: “Oak wilt is an aggressive disease…
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…
Students See County Up Close for Youth in Government Day (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 29, 2015) Someday Kira Bacher hopes to become either a lawyer or a judge. “I think I’d like being a judge and helping people. There are people who get wrongly accused and they need someone to help them,” she said. Bacher,…
Garden Fresh Not Going Anywhere in Spite of Big-Name Talks (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 28, 2015) “Garden Fresh Gourmet is not going anywhere.” That is the promise made by Jack Aronson, who started the Ferndale-based company 18 years ago by packaging and selling his special recipe salsa that was once a staple at the Clubhouse…
32 Choices for Hazel Park Superintendent, Process Continues April 29 (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 28, 2105) With 32 applicants to choose from, The Hazel Park School Board and the interim leaders in the district are looking forward to examining the possibilities for who the next Superintendent will be. “Traditionally, the district has always promoted from…
The Drones Win in Ferndale as Council Quashes Ban Idea (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 27, 2015) “Drone Gate” is over. After about a dozen quad-copter enthusiasts showed up at Ferndale City Council to oppose a ban on drones, council decided to drop the idea. “I will wait for the FAA and the state. We’ve got…
Ferndale to Vote Monday on Drone Ban (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 26, 2015) The City of Ferndale is scheduled to vote Monday on an ordinance that would ban all drone use within the city limits, with the exception that it specifically allows it for law enforcement or on one’s own property. The ordinance comes as…
Ferndale Youth Assistance Offers Special Summer Camps (FYA Press Release April 25, 2015) Ferndale Youth Assistance has funds available to help send kids in the Ferndale School District or those that attend Ferndale Schools may be eligible. The camp scholarships are made possible by those who donate to FYA through the year or who…
Ferndale Stalking Suspect Flees Police, Crashes, Jumps from Hotel Window and Dies (compiled, April 24, 2015) A 56 year old man is dead after leading police on a chase through Oakland County and trying to escape by jumping through a hotel window, according to WXYZ. The suspect, from Ferndale, is accused of cutting wires to…
Ferndale Stalking Suspect Flees Police, Crashes, Jumps from Hotel Window and Dies (compiled, April 24, 2015) A 56 year old man is dead after leading police on a chase through Oakland County and trying to escape by jumping through a hotel window, according to WXYZ. The suspect, from Ferndale, is accused of cutting wires to…
Five Facts about the Ferndale Fire Department (City of Ferndale Press Release, April 24, 2015) 1. They go on 2,500 runs per year. Photo courtesy of Crystal Proxmire, Oakland County 115 That averages out to seven runs per day, which means that—on top of training, inspections, equipment maintenance and testing, and emergency preparedness and fire…
E 9 Mile Construction Update from Ferndale DDA (compiled, April 24, 2015) Ferndale has begun its East Nine Mile Road multi-modal and resurfacing project, bringing more street design continuity by improving the walkability and bike connectivity to the east side of Downtown Ferndale. One of the first improvements you will see is the dedicated right…
Abundance, Dewdrops and Other Poems by Jim Pool (Jim Pool, April 23, 2015) Abundance Cornucopias of companionship Feasts of fellowship, forgiveness and faith Courses of children laughing Sundaes of smiles Joy dripping down the chin Contentedness The abundance of … A hummingbird A winter rose A moment shared Ten fingers and ten toes The…
Heyday of Grass is Past as Ferndale Approves Natural Landscape Ordinance Changes (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 22, 2015) The picture perfect suburban lawn was a nearly impossible, and ultimately disappointing dream for Rebecca Hammond who would joke that she made sacrifices to the “Grass God” each year as she paid for seed, fertilizers, and endless…
Countdown to Mobile Mayhem – What Google Policy Change Means (Lisa Schmidt, Legal Linguist, April 21, 2015) You’ll be seeing some changes around here in the next couple weeks. That’s because starting April 21, 2015, Google will be promoting mobile friendly websites over any others. Here’s what to expect and how to prepare. Google’s New…
Countdown to Mobile Mayhem – What Google Policy Change Means (Lisa Schmidt, Legal Linguist, April 21, 2015) You’ll be seeing some changes around here in the next couple weeks. That’s because starting April 21, 2015, Google will be promoting mobile friendly websites over any others. Here’s what to expect and how to prepare. Google’s New…
Saving the Earth from the Trash Sweater: SOCRRA Event Inspires Families to Recycle (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 20, 2015) Walking through the materials processing facility at SOCRRA, first grader Colin Bibbs was amazed by the mountains of paper, plastic and yard refuse kept outside for composting. With wide eyes he looked over the massive conveyer…
Drone Shows Ferndale From Above (John Rozsa, Detroit Electronics, April 19, 2015) Curious how Ferndale looks from up in the air? Resident John Rozsa, who also owns Detroit Electronics, got a drone just for the fun of it, and shared his pictures with the oc115. Look for more as Rozsa hones his skills and explores…