For complete budget details, including an easy-to-follow guide, download the City’s Budget Report here – https://oaklandcounty115.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/Final-2014_2015-Budget-Book.pdf. Information can also be found on the City of Ferndale website at http://www.ferndale-mi.com/.
Each school is awarded points based on the following criteria: percentage of school population involved in green activities, green issues addressed, the quality of the work, the impact activities have on a variety of groups (grade levels, staff, parents, community), and uniqueness.
The intersection of 9 and Hilton was closed for several hours on April 30 when an oversize load truck bottomed out and the cab became detached as it traveled South on Hilton. The truck had not made it far from it’s starting point at Universal Press and Machinery at 955 Hilton.
The increasing cost of water, along with complications from a recent water meter reader change, have got Ferndale residents worried about their water bills. Some have reported bills increasing to over $1,000, while rumors and speculations have flooded social media sites.
Family, friends and supporters of Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Leach gathered in Berkley on April 27 to honor his service by unveiling a memorial for him and a bench named for his son Jack. The memorials are at Berkley Legion at 2079 W. 12 Mile Road.
Four Ferndale students were among those who visited the County Complex on April 22 to learn about County Government through many activities including a demonstration from County Sheriff Mike Bouchard and words of advice from elected officials like Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson. Youth in Government Day is a 33 year tradition.
The Day of Books and Roses brought Ferndale together in support of the Ferndale Public Library, and honored the legend of St. Jordi of Catalonia. On this day, lovers exchange books and roses and it is the number one day for book sales in Spain. The official day is April 23. Here in Ferndale it was celebrated on April 21, with food, wine, poetry readings and music added into the mix.
It totally was surreal and horrible. I was about to turn right on Woodward from Main and I saw the guy put down his bag and get on the side rail. He just climbed on it and jumped. I was in shock for a moment and then I called 911.
Thousands of babies around the country all got changed at 11am as part of the attempt. The stunt not only gives the families something fun to be part of, it helps raise awareness about the benefits of cloth diapers.
With sensitivity, fanciful imagery, memories put to paper and even humor, four poets shared their work at the Ferndale Public Library on April 16. Mary Jo Foirth Gillett, Dennis Hinrichsen, Christine Rhein and D’Anne Withowski kept the crowd in awe with their verses. The event was sponsored by Springfed Arts and focused on Michigan poets.
Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter gave his state of the City address on Thursday night at The Local Kitchen and Bar. Hosted by the Ferndale Area Chamber, this event brought people out to hear what’s going on around town. Coulter introduced new neighborhood programs, touted The Mayor’s Business Council, and explained some of the financial impediments facing the city.
Council members agreed to dip into the General Fund in order to retain the four firefighters through the end of the year, at a cost of $186,143.
Regularly seen in walkable big cities, street performers hope for tips as they entertain passer-bys. In this case Benny Leibhan captured a performer doing a Michael Jackson routine in front of Buffalo Wild Wings
Nesmith later posted a note about his visit to Ferndale on his Facebook page:
“Fun in Ferndale.
‘The present owner of the Monkeemobile parked it in front of the theater much to the delight of the fans and the confusion of the residents.
The first resolution would have the Oakland County Animal Shelter save all healthy and treatable homeless cats and dogs by the end of 2014.
The second resolution would require the shelter to post monthly statistics on the county website showing what happened to the cats and dogs that entered the shelter – adopted, returned to owner, euthanized.
The third resolution would require the shelter to first offer an animal to a rescue organization before they euthanize it.
Triplett is one of three graduating seniors who received a $2,000 scholarship from the Ferndale Rotary at their April 11 student appreciation dinner.
Allied began operating as a valued member of the Ferndale community as a black and white letterpress shop with one small storefront and a handful of employees in 1952.
The teams progress can be followed on their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/impirobotics, and this story will be updated with the results.
To address the problem of unpaid bills, Council voted unanimously to remove the $50 quarterly fee. “I’m not comfortable with 1/3 of our accounts being delinquent,” Martin said. “Hopefully this will help people get caught up.”
There are many tasks to be done including planning, promoting, handing out posters and flyers, fundraising, advance events, bar parties, staffing entrances the day of the festival for donations, working at the…