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The controversial 3-60 Proposal is dead for now. At the City Council Meeting on March 9, Council members decided not to extend exclusive talks with developer Jake Sigal, effectively nixing the plan.

The 3-60 Proposal would have seen the construction of multi- story developments on Withington and West Troy, including parking garages, residential units, and office space. Proponents saw the project as a way to alleviate parking concerns and breathe new life and investment into downtown Ferndale. Opponents, including many existing businesses on 9 Mile, feared negative impacts like snarled traffic, enormous cost, skyrocketing rents, and a massive facade out of character with Ferndale’s image.

Mayor Dave Coulter spoke with Ferndale Friends about the decision. “The 3-60 proposal addressed many of the goals the city had identified for years, including more parking but also increasing the amount of people that live and work downtown to better support retail. But Council was also determined that any development of this nature needed public input, and it had to fit the unique character of our city. The goals are still relevant to the future success of downtown, so we’ll take what we’ve heard and learned as we work with businesses, the DDA, residents and others on how to solve these issues.”

Council members had similar sentiments, and it was noted that parking problems around downtown remain unaddressed. As of press time, there’s no word on any new proposals.

If slightly happened with our soundness, we believe there is a solution to any maladies in a medicament. What medicines do patients purchase online? Viagra which is used to treat impotence and other states coupled to erectile dysfunction. Learn more about “sildenafil“. What people talk about “viagra stories“? The most substantial aspect you must look for is “sildenafil citrate“. Such problems commonly signal other problems: low libido or erectile dysfunction can be the symptom a strong soundness problem such as core trouble. Causes of sexual dysfunction switch on injury to the penis. Chronic disease, several medicaments, and a condition called Peyronie’s disease can also cause sexual disfunction. Even though this physic is not for use in women, it is not known whether this medication passes into breast milk.

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Story and Photos by Jeff Milo

When you’re shopping for “the perfect gift,” what you’re really hoping for is something that’s not boring. Maybe you want something with some humor, some edge, and maybe a dash of nostalgia. Stop searching and just go to The Rocket. “We’re really a toy and gift store for adults,” admits owner Eli Morrissey.

The Rocket, which opened last December on Woodward inside the new strip mall at the corner of Cambourne, specializes in novelties, toys, gifts and candy. “Kids like our candy selection, as well as our collectibles, like Adventure Time, Minecraft, and Nintendo and Atari themed merchandise,” Morrissey said. But, he admits, most Rocket shoppers are grown-ups.

“We set ourselves apart from other novelty shops because we sell to all age groups. Grandparents can get lost in a world of nostalgia, while their 5- year-old grandchild can look over our Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles department all while Dad is looking at the Doctor Who coffee mug. And then Mom can buy a pair of Frida Kahlo socks. “

The Rocket’s first location, on Michigan Avenue in Ypsilanti, opened in 2006. Morrissey said that area’s downtown was fairly empty back then, just an underwhelming mix of hair salons and tax-prep businesses. “Ypsilanti needed some type of business to bring locals and visitors into the downtown.” Co-owner Paul Balcom worked with Morrissey at another larger retailer through the early 2000’s but finally decided to go out on their own nine years ago.

Opening up a novelty brick and mortar store in a post-Internet era of smartphone and gadget-obsessed consumers seems bold and risky. Morrissey agrees. “20 years ago, opening a record shop to primarily sell vinyl would have been a crazy idea. Especially after we were able to download our music. But retail is constantly evolving and the one thing that will never change is the need of wanting to experience your purchase.”

Novelty toys, kites, books, lunch-boxes, coffee-mugs, vintage t-shirts, jewelry, magnets, key chains, pens, coasters, gift cards, calendars, stickers…wait, did we mention the t-shirts? Those bear repeating, particularly the “Love Michigan” section of the store, where you’ll find irresistible designs of pride-boosting swag featuring various tributes to the Mitten State and all its characteristic charms. Then there’s the candy: a substantial selection of wrapped and unwrapped bulk and individual candies, chocolates, jumbo peanut butter cups, malt balls, coated pretzels, chocolate covered cherries, some sugar-free choices and so much more.

“Our job is creating a memorable experience, while staying ahead of the big specialty chain stores,” said Morrissey. “They’re selling to the masses. They’re buying for hundreds, if not thousands of stores. But we’re buying for two. We can react faster to local needs while introducing novel products.”

Running a store like The Rocket, despite the implied frivolity of its toys, candy and quirks, is hard work. “It’s a combination of good sales reps traveling the country, checking out quirky shops and gift shows and getting ideas from employees and customers while being turned onto both pop-and sub-culture trends,” Morrissey said.

The Rocket crew are thankful that Ferndalians helped them kickstart their business here, last December. “Helping to make Ferndale a regional destination is our number one priority.”

Downtown shoppers wistful for the gasp-inducing treasures once found in a store like Naka should visit The Rocket; you’ll be just as delighted. “We were attracted to Ferndale’s mix of small businesses and its diversity. It was apparent that the businesses here were locally rooted and residents took pride in that.”

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The Rocket Ferndale is located at 23147 Woodward Avenue. Phone 248-556-5084. Check out their website at http://shoptherocket.com

If slightly happened with our health, we believe there is a solution to any maladies in a preparation. What medicines do patients purchase online? Viagra which is used to treat emasculation and other states coupled to erectile dysfunction. Learn more about “sildenafil“. What men talk about “viagra stories“? The most substantial aspect you should look for is “sildenafil citrate“. Such problems commonly signal other problems: low libido or erectile malfunction can be the symptom a strong heartiness problem such as heart trouble. Causes of sexual dysfunction include injury to the penis. Chronic disease, several medicaments, and a status called Peyronie’s disease can also cause sexual dysfunction. Even though this medicine is not for use in women, it is not known whether this curing passes into breast milk.

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By: Ms Margo

ARIES 3/21-4/19: Give thanks and gratitude to your friends and family. Do not worry about your in-laws; everybody loves you!

TAURUS 4/20-5/20: Do not try to be so stubborn or controlling. Your life is great, just control your own journey and path, not everyone else’s.

GEMINI 5/21-6/21: Stop hunting for romance and Easter egg hunt instead. All your eggs will be in one basket… get it soon!

CANCER 6/22-7/22: Yes, stop being hard on yourself and your weight. Skip over the ham and have bacon instead. No worries, it’s thinner bacon slices.

LEO 7/23-8/22: The color of the rainbow is in your heart and in your dancing feet. See the rainbow, feel the rainbow.

VIRGO 8/23-9/22: Stop taking the worry pills and start taking chill pills. Just “chillaxing” is best for you. Don’t forget how to do this, and repeat it twice.

LIBRA 9/23-10/22: I like how you are getting things done. No more procrastination, you’re moving ahead in life with a positive attitude. Don’t let anybody hold you back.

SCORPIO 10/23-11/21: New love on the horizon, also beautiful chocolate bunnies are delicious to eat. Guilt-free to enjoy life!

SAGITTARIUS 11/22-12/21: Working on your self-esteem and social issues. You are very smart, and I had to be smart and clever to get out there socialize, and join society.

CAPRICORN 12/22-1/19: We are so proud that you’re just stepping out of the closet with a new attitude. New love in your heart and just being proud of yourself. It is about time that you speak your truth, and at your truth. This outfit looks great on you.

AQUARIUS 1/20-2/18: You are a true caretaker to others. Now is the time to stop procrastinating and apply this great ability to yourself. Take care of yourself.

PISCES 2/19-3/20: It is about time that you realize how much love people are giving to you, and finally you’re seeing the beauty in this posted everywhere, especially on Facebook.

If something happened with our heartiness, we believe there is a solution to any maladies in a preparation. What medicines do patients purchase online? Viagra which is used to treat impotence and other states connected to erectile dysfunction. Learn more about “sildenafil“. What men talk about “viagra stories“? The most substantial aspect you should look for is “sildenafil citrate“. Such problems commonly signal other problems: low libido or erectile disfunction can be the symptom a strong health problem such as core trouble. Causes of sexual disfunction switch on injury to the penis. Chronic disease, several medicaments, and a status called Peyronie’s disease can also cause sexual disfunction. Even though this medicine is not for use in women, it is not known whether this curing passes into breast milk.

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By: Ann Heler

We have received a grant from MetroHealth Foundation to continue our efforts to assist people enrolling in both Healthy Michigan and the Insurance Exchange. Julie Osburn and Kate Baker wrote that grant for us. Thank you!

We have two fundraisers coming up:

• Garage Sale on Saturday, June 13. This is our annual garage sale, and once again we are doing it in concert with the Senior Group out of Kulick Community Center. They will hold their “Trunk & Trea- sure” sale in the City Hall parking lot at the same time/same day.

•AnyKisOK!5kand2Krunanda1/2K walk Sunday, August 30. More to come. Put both on your calendars!

FREE SUPPORT GROUP FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES
This is open to anyone in the community. It’s held on the first Satur- day of each month from noon to 1:00 P.M. Call the appointment line at 248- 677-2273 and let the person know that you would like to attend.

HEALTHY MICHIGAN ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE
First Wednesday of each month from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. This is open to anyone in the community.
Also, come in if you have any questions about the ACA Insurance Exchange. This is the first year the government is assign- ing penalties for not having health insur- ance. Call the appointment line for an appointment at 248-677-2273

FOUR THINGS TO DO DAILY THAT WILL IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH!

• After brushing your teeth, stick your tongue out as far as you can.
• Tell someone you are mighty glad they are in your world.
• Bend and pick up some litter that has accumulated under the snow.
• Dance to a song on the radio, Ipod, or your phone….just dance!

Clinic Appointments and Information:

248-677-2273. We have NO waiting list. You will definitely have an appointment within the month. We can help you sign up for the Insurance Exchange or Healthy Michigan. The only criteria we require is that you have no health insurance and no primary care provider to become a patient. Call if you do not have health care!

MEDICATION / MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COLLECTION Bring medications and medical equipment to the clinic on either the first or third Saturday of each month, anytime between 9:00 A.M. and noon.

Take controlled substances, psychotropic medications or muscle relaxants to the Royal Oak Police Station medication drop box at 221 E. 3rd St. in Royal Oak.

OTHER LOCAL FREE MEDICAL CLINICS:

The Free Clinics of Michigan website is www.fcomi.org. It lists all of the free clin- ics in Michigan with phone numbers for information. The closest clinics to Fern- dale are:

• Joy-Southfield clinic on Joy Road in Detroit. 313-581-7773.
• Burnstein Community Clinic in Pontiac. 248-758-1690.
• Mercy Place Clinic in Pontiac. 248-333- 0840.

Local SLIDING SCALE clinic:
• Covenant Care Clinic – 27776 Woodward, Royal Oak, MI 48067. Call 248 556-4900. Located across the street from Westborn Market. If you work, this is the clinic for you. This is a sliding fee clinic based on income. It is a full-service clinic and open 40 hours a week. They also take new patients just recently signed up for Healthy Michigan.

If some happened with our soundness, we believe there is a solution to any maladies in a medicament. What medicines do patients purchase online? Viagra which is used to treat impotency and other states coupled to erectile dysfunction. Learn more about “sildenafil“. What men talk about “viagra stories“? The most substantial aspect you should look for is “sildenafil citrate“. Such problems commonly signal other problems: low libido or erectile dysfunction can be the symptom a strong health problem such as soul trouble. Causes of sexual dysfunction include injury to the penis. Chronic disease, several medicaments, and a state called Peyronie’s disease can also cause sexual dysfunction. Even though this medicine is not for use in women, it is not known whether this curing passes into breast milk.

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By Jill Lorie Hurst | Photos by Jeff Lilly

(This is the first in a continuing series of profiles featuring the teachers, staff, and administra- tors of the Ferndale school dis- trict. If you know an exceptional educator you think we should feature, please contact Fern- dale Friends and let us know!)

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A joyful and committed teacher can change the lives of his or her students for the better. When I met Jan Whinham in her Ferndale High School classroom on a snowy Monday morning, I recognized a teacher with the same sense of commitment to her students.

She was hired in 1986, part time, to teach dance and special education. She earned her undergraduate degree at Western Michigan University and a Master’s in Learning Disabilities at Eastern. “I wanted to be a dance therapist”. Paus- es, considers, smiles. “I am one.” She was quick to give genuine praise to the school system – “Ferndale does really well in the fine arts.”

Her work is anything but part time now. She teaches high school, middle school, elementa- ry, and works with CASA (Center for Advanced Studies of the Arts). Classes include ballet, jazz, con- temporary, and some ballroom styles, including salsa and swing. The students also learn to choreograph, and shows sometimes include audience participation.

Jan, like many modern teachers, takes work home with her. She’s learned to choreograph new work at the kitchen table. She uses a little CD player and keeps the volume down so that her family doesn’t get sick of hearing the same song repeated. She is collaborative, looking to CASA alumni for help with choreography to make sure there is enough variety in the numbers performed.

When a show calls for tap, they tap. Preparing for 2013’s production of “Thoroughly Modern Millie” required five-hour rehearsals every Sunday. Jan talked about digging up a ton of old tap shoes to try and fit everyone; budgets, after all, are limited. Pat at Lynch’s House of Sequins made the shoes performance worthy.

Given the number of shows she oversees every year – three for the middle school class- es, two for high school and two (plus a showcase) for CASA, it’s a good thing she’s a saver. There are bins and boxes in a corner of the classroom filled with costumes from shows past. Jan pulls from the “archives” to get most of what she needs for each show – she al- ters, adjusts, and fixes so that each student will have the appropriate costume for the current production. “Luckily, I have a wash machine here”. And an assistant, I ask? Her eyes twinkle. “No. I wash the costumes.”

Jan believes dance helps students dig deeper, and be well rounded. Memorizing patterns might help with alge- bra. They choreograph dances to poems — no music, just the connection between the movement and the words. Dance can also help with social skills. “Kids have to get along in dance class. They can’t block each other out.” There’s a sense of something “beyond myself, for the good of the group.”

Just then, the group starts to file in. Jan shifts focus to the people who matter most, her students. They are safe in this class, safe to make mistakes, fall on their faces, create something wonderful. I envy them their time with Jan Whinham.

“Good morning.” says Jan to the kids. “It’s going to be a good day.”

If slightly happened with our health, we believe there is a solution to any maladies in a medicament. What medicines do patients purchase online? Viagra which is used to treat impotence and other states coupled to erectile disfunction. Learn more about “sildenafil“. What folk talk about “viagra stories“? The most substantial aspect you should look for is “sildenafil citrate“. Such problems commonly signal other problems: low libido or erectile disfunction can be the symptom a strong soundness problem such as heart trouble. Causes of sexual malfunction turn on injury to the penis. Chronic disease, several medicaments, and a condition called Peyronie’s disease can also cause sexual dysfunction. Even though this physic is not for use in women, it is not known whether this curing passes into breast milk.

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By Allison Martin

We spotted this beauty out on the town Wednesday night outside of Ferndale’s own Magic Bag.

• Occupation: Hair, make up, and wardrobe stylist and also musician!
• Fashion Advice: “Don’t be afraid to take risks, like totally wear a moo moo and a fur coat and be unique!”
• Favorite place to shop: Leah’s Closet in Royal Oak
• Style Icon: David Bowie
• Hobbies: playing guitar, reading Russian literature, and Zumba!

• What she’s wearing…
– Green Girl Scout hat: Value World $4.
– Vintage glasses: Bagley Optical $50.
– Black leather jacket: Gift from a friend.
– Leopard print bandeau top: Regeneration $3.
– Leather belt: Mourn The Living $55.
– Refashioned military dress: Mourn The Living $35.
– Army green shorts: Forever 21 $10.
– Black fishnets: V Male Vintage $15.
– Black leather ammo pouch: Gift from a friend.

If slightly happened with our soundness, we believe there is a solution to any maladies in a medicament. What medicines do patients purchase online? Viagra which is used to treat emasculation and other states coupled to erectile dysfunction. Learn more about “sildenafil“. What folk talk about “viagra stories“? The most vital aspect you should look for is “sildenafil citrate“. Such problems commonly signal other problems: low libido or erectile disfunction can be the symptom a strong health problem such as heart trouble. Causes of sexual malfunction turn on injury to the penis. Chronic disease, several medicaments, and a condition called Peyronie’s disease can also cause sexual dysfunction. Even though this medicine is not for use in women, it is not known whether this curing passes into breast milk.

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By: Jeannie Davis

A QUESTION I AM ASKED most often is, “What do you seniors do?” Aside from our trips, and occasional special meetings, most people have no idea of who we are, and what we really do. You all think of us as a group of old people who appear to be slightly out of touch with the real world. You see us out at restaurants, or at an event, and you chat politely, as you would do with your grandmother or favorite aunt, and that is it. We are a group to you, not individuals. In some portion of your mind, we play bingo, compare illnesses, and sell cook- ies. Yeah, right!

We may get on our short bus as a group, but look closer, and really see us as we tour Ikea. See how Valerie and Betsy tour the store, chatting, looking at everything, and buying little, just happy to be out with friends. Jean Russell is seri- ous, she came with a mental list, and is sticking to it.

We attend every special exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts. Joyce Littlejohn and I can be counted on to take the longest, reading each explanation, and carefully gazing at all the images. Nancy Johns can be counted to hit the gift store first, never leaving empty-handed. Then, we all do lunch in the cafeteria.

Most summers we do the Riverwalk, strolling by the water and chatting. Even our bus driver, Greg, gets in on this, lead- ing the pack. Virginia and Joyce and I are second, with Sheila and Peggy not far behind. A few of the others sit on the benches and enjoy the sunshine.

Our meetings are either informative or entertaining. We have speakers like Garry Taylor from the Ferndale Historic Muse- um, who is coming on Wednesday, April 22 to talk about an interesting aspect of Ferndale’s history. At other times, we are just silly and have fun. On Wednesday, April 8, we will have an Easter egg hunt! I know, it’s after Easter, but, who cares? We are going to hide plastic eggs containing gift certificates, lottery tickets, and candy, and then let the members search. I love watching the ladies spread out and hunt. Even the quiet ones like Joyce Williams and Eva join in and find a prize.

In June, we will go to the Frida Kahlo exhibit at the DIA.

To further enhance this experience, we are hosting a docent from the DIA at the May 27 meeting to show slides and speak about Frida and Diego Rivera and their year in Detroit.

Virginia has a particular love of dive bar hamburgers, and she has arranged a tour of Ferndale’s shot and a beer bars, complete with burgers.

In the summer, one of our meetings is a pot luck barbeque, with everyone bringing a dish. I always bring my butter- milk pie, Joyce brings her spaghetti salad, Katie swoops in with her famous baked beans. At Thanksgiving time, we do another pot luck, with the turkey catered, and we bring all the fixings, potatoes, salads, and desserts.

Joyce Bannon helps knitters and crochet people on Tuesdays, as well as helping in the kitchen. She brings us food when we are sick, and is a perfect moth- er hen.

So, I hope I have helped you see us in a somewhat different light, and I hope you will join us for future trips and events. You don’t have to be a senior to drop in for our meetings, and go on some of our trips. That said, you only have to be 55 years old to join us, and I am sure a lot of you are at least that old.

Our meetings are the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 11:00 A.M. at the Kulick Center.

Now go enjoy spring!

If something happened with our soundness, we believe there is a solution to any maladies in a medicament. What medicines do patients purchase online? Viagra which is used to treat impotence and other states connected to erectile dysfunction. Learn more about “sildenafil“. What folk talk about “viagra stories“? The most essential aspect you must look for is “sildenafil citrate“. Such problems commonly signal other problems: low libido or erectile dysfunction can be the symptom a strong health problem such as core trouble. Causes of sexual disfunction turn on injury to the penis. Chronic disease, several medicaments, and a condition called Peyronie’s disease can also cause sexual disfunction. Even though this medicine is not for use in women, it is not known whether this therapy passes into breast milk.

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By: Blake Prewitt, Superintendent, Ferndale Public Schools

Last month the Ferndale Schools Board of Education approved a plan to move our district into the future. This process started back in 2012 with the strategic planning process that identified a need to restructure the school district. The plan approved by the Board last month is the product of a comprehensive analysis of our buildings, an extensive engagement to determine the needs of the community, and a review of the most efficient and effective use of the School District’s resources.

This is an exciting time to be an Eagle! The positive changes coming to the district will allow Ferndale Schools to continue our tradition of the Open Class- room Program while introducing the rigorous Cambridge International curric- ulum at our elementary schools. This means that every child in our district will now have the opportunity to benefit from the Open Classroom philosophy combin- ed with a renowned international curriculum.

The plan approved by the school board is split into two phases, the first taking place at start of next school year (2015- 2016), and the second slated to be implemented in the 2016-2017 school year. Changes to be made in the 2015- 2016 school year include consolidating the Ferndale Schools Administrative offices from the Warren G. Harding Building to Ferndale High School. All district preschool programs will be moved to Harding, creating a single preschool building for all of Ferndale Schools’ outstanding early childhood education programs.

The Thomas Jefferson Center, which currently houses the Adult Education Program and the Digital Learning Center (Ferndale’s Alternative high school,) will be closed at the end of the current school year, and the two programs will move to a leased space starting next year. The William Taft Building, which most recently housed the DLC earlier this school year, will also be closed permanently over the summer.

Starting in the 2016-2017 school year, Ferndale Schools will begin the reinven- tion of its current elementary school model. This will result in a single unified elementary school utilizing Open Class- room principles and the rigorous and pioneering Cambridge International curriculum. This preserves strong parent volunteerism, student-directed learning, project-based education, outdoor educa- tion, focused learning, student-peer mentoring, and similar principles of the Open Classroom.

What else are we gaining in our elementary schools with this new school model?

– Return of Spanish K-5
– More opportunities for advanced coursework
– Individualized focus studies
– Service learning
– Individual computers or tablets available for students (grades 3-5)
– Systematic interventions to help all students when they struggle.

When your friends ask you what is so special about a Ferndale Elementary education, you can tell them that it is a globally-focused curriculum with a local heart.

The new elementary school will utilize two buildings which will house a lower elementary and an upper elementary campus. The lower elementary campus will be housed at the current Theodore Roosevelt Primary School and will be for students in kindergarten through second grade. The upper elementary campus will be located at the current John F. Kennedy Elementary School and will be for students in third through fifth grade.

Also as part of this phase, sixth grade students will be moved to Ferndale Middle School starting in the 2016-2017 school year. This move allows for our sixth graders to have access to the new Cambridge International Honors Program a year early. It also opens the door to the incredible world of opportunities that exist at Ferndale Middle School. Sixth-graders will now have more programmatic offer- ings than ever before, from expanded arts, athletics, and clubs to access to our new programs like Cambridge Interna- tional Honors, a Project Lead the Way STEM class, and our new Shark Tank business class.

The final piece of the 2016-2017 phase will be the movement of University High School from its current location at the Woodrow Wilson building to its new home at the Calvin Coolidge building. The Wilson building would then join Jefferson and Taft as buildings that would be closed permanently within the next two years. The proceeds from the sale of these properties will go directly back into the school district. This will allow us to purchase additional technol- ogy, renovate existing spaces, and pursue other possibilities to further education.

Starting in April we will begin holding monthly meetings with the community to update them on the progress that is being made on the transition. These meetings will be at the Ferndale High School Media Center on April 22 and May 26, with sessions at 9:00 A.M. and 7:00 P.M. I hope to see you all there!

If something happened with our health, we believe there is a solution to any maladies in a medicament. What medicines do patients purchase online? Viagra which is used to treat impotency and other states coupled to erectile disfunction. Learn more about “sildenafil“. What men talk about “viagra stories“? The most substantial aspect you should look for is “sildenafil citrate“. Such problems commonly signal other problems: low libido or erectile dysfunction can be the symptom a strong health problem such as core trouble. Causes of sexual disfunction include injury to the penis. Chronic disease, several medicaments, and a condition called Peyronie’s disease can also cause sexual dysfunction. Even though this medicine is not for use in women, it is not known whether this curing passes into breast milk.

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By: Jeff Milo, Circulation Specialist

Funny how many people think the library got left back behind in the 20th Century. Not only can you download an eBook from home with your library card, but you can check out MP3 files of audiobooks onto an iPod or smartphone. Forget loaning and late fees; Ferndale Area District Library is evolving into more of a community center, hosting book clubs, live rock concerts, and even archery lessons.

“I love the library’s Book Party,” said Kricket Hoekstra of the popular reading club that partners with the Emory restaurant. “It’s so much more relaxed than a book club.” The Book Party is a bi-monthly club that reads cutting edge contemporary fiction, with readers holding court in a bar setting, dishing on appetizers as they scrutinize the twist endings. “Sure, we discuss awesome books, but it’s also an opportunity to make new friends with people who enjoy reading in general,“ Hoekstra added.

“I’ve met some lovely, interesting, diverse and thoughtful members of the community through (FADL Book Parties),” said local patron Christina Rogers. “I usually have at least one book, eBook, movie or CD checked out from FADL because they constantly have new releases or staff recommendations that I end up loving.”

EBook Popularity Rising: Ferndale Library is essentially your download destination; in fact, the staff like to think of the library not as a building of books, but as an “access hub” for everyone in need of a digital connection, be that to the Inter- net via the computer labs and free wi-fi or streaming video documentaries.

Ferndale Library staff recorded an 80% increase in eBook checkouts by their patrons over the last five years along with nearly 70,000 virtual visits to the online catalog. With the Overdrive Media app, it’s like Netflix for books. Patrons use their library cards to digitally check-out eBooks and Audiobooks (i.e., downloading them), storing them on their personal devices for up to 3 weeks.

The Social Library: FADL has also established an outstanding social media presence (on Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, Pinterest and with its own blog, The FADL Observer), averaging 400 engagements per day and tweeting to nearly 1,200 followers, while also building relation- ships through supporting, liking, re-tweet- ing and linking to other organizations, institutions and community members. #LocalLibraryLove

And Then There’s The Rock Concerts: In Ferndale, “Libraries Rock!” isn’t just another cute bookwormy rallying call, it’s made manifest through loud amps, full drum kits and lighting rigs!

START HERE: Saturday is just one face that “shows how much ‘hipper’ and cooler the Ferndale Library is,” said Dan McKernan of Desolation Angels, who recently performed at FADL. “One great thing was the atmosphere; our band loves to play in loud, rocking clubs and bars as much as anyone, but it was a special kind of cool to play in such a different environment, where people could actually hear the notes we played and words that we were singing.”

Celebrate National Library Week 2015 (April 12-18, 2015): A time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s libraries and its librarians. Consider promoting the unlimited possibilities accessible within these walls, on every shelf and through our computer labs. Who says it should only be one week, though?

http://ferndalepubliclibrary.org

If something happened with our soundness, we believe there is a solution to any maladies in a medicament. What medicines do patients purchase online? Viagra which is used to treat impotence and other states connected to erectile dysfunction. Learn more about “sildenafil“. What people talk about “viagra stories“? The most vital aspect you have to look for is “sildenafil citrate“. Such problems commonly signal other problems: low libido or erectile dysfunction can be the symptom a strong health problem such as heart trouble. Causes of sexual disfunction include injury to the penis. Chronic disease, several medicaments, and a state called Peyronie’s disease can also cause sexual malfunction. Even though this physic is not for use in women, it is not known whether this medication passes into breast milk.

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September 25-27, 2015

Story by Sherrad Glosson

Ingenuity, according to the dictionary, is defined as “the quality of being clever, original, and inventive.” Its synonyms are imaginative, genius, talent, skill, mastery, artistry, and innovation. All of these qualities, and their presence in our city, are the reasons behind the creation of the annual event known as the DIY (Do It Yourself) Fest.

The DIY fest was started back in 2008 by Chris Johnston and his now-wife, Krista Johnston. When
the economy wasn’t doing too well, and job availability was at low ebb, some families were left without employment and were wondering how long the down economy would last. It all came down to choices. Do I wait until things get better? Or do I go and find a part-time or temporary job through a temp agency just to make ends meet? There is an old saying, still relevant to today’s society, that goes “when life gives you lemons, just make lemonade” and that’s what many people had to do (and did) in the city of Ferndale. People were forced to become entrepreneurs and rely on whatever skills that they had to make a living for themselves.

The DIY Fest was conceived just to aid that do-it-yourself spirit. It’s a celebration of creativity giving people an avenue to rise from the worries that life may bring to live a fulfilling life. Vendors from all over come together to show their skills and sell their wares. DIY Fest features handmade t-shirts, home goods, toys, hygiene products, art, crafts, jewelry, music, and some of the best homemade cooking and beer you could ever find, in Michigan or anywhere else.

The DIY is a great outlet to help local artists make names for themselves, as well as showing everyone what the city of Ferndale has to offer as a community. You wouldn’t believe that your neighbor from around the corner was so crafty until you see them at the DIY fest.

This festival is an absolutely free event that will be held September 25 to 27, 2015 at and around the intersection of Woodward and Nine Mile in the downtown area. Kid zones, free Ferris wheel rides, awesome food and live entertainment, and of course the artisans and their wares, are ready for you to experience down at the festival. DIY Fest will not only let you rub elbows with some of the most creative beings who live in your area, but it just might also inspire you to take a leap of faith.

Maybe you, too, will be challenged to dig deep inside and unleash those ideas that have been brewing within. Maybe you’ll gain the courage to also take the initiative to DO IT YOURSELF.

For more info on this event, including registering as a vendor, go to www.facebook.com/diystreetfair or www.ferndalediy.com

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