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BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
FERNDALE — A longtime Ferndale business will be turning into a food hall next year.
Treat Dreams, located at 22965 Woodward Ave., will be allowing more small food shops to open up under its roof through its transition into a food hall.
The idea to make this change to Treat Dreams had been ruminating for the last year, according to Scott Moloney, owner of the ice cream shop for 15 years. The sandwich business that previously operated at the site closed earlier this year, and he was thinking of ideas on how to help pay the building’s rent.
Moloney said he was approached by Emily Infinity, a musician and worker in hospitality for close to 20 years, about her kava stand, Cosmic Roots. These conversations led to the transition to a food hall.
“I knew I’d do something different,” he said. “That was about four months ago, and the conversation just kept going. And before you know it, we’re adding a couple other
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BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
BERKLEY — The Berkley Public Library is taking a new approach to promoting its catalog by going old school.
The library announced it would be reimagining its media room by designing it with a throwback video store feel called “BerkBuster” in hopes that families and residents will visit and check out its physical



















media collection and other offerings. Rentals are free for those with a library card.
The idea came from librarian Lisabeth Conger, who used to work at a video store back in her home state of Indiana. Conger looked back fondly at seeing families come in and pick their entertainment for the evening together.
When she began working at the library, she felt the jobs were kind of similar and wanted to bring that
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BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
BERKLEY — After extinguishing a fire at an office building last week, the Berkley Public Safety Department is reminding people to use caution with lithium-ion battery chargers.
According to a social media post, Berkley public safety officers responded to calls of a fire at 3:42 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, near Coolidge Highway and Oxford Road. Employees at the building were attempting to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher.
Berkley Detective Lt. Andrew Hadfield said the source of the fire was a lithium-ion battery charger.
“The device that had caught on fire was removed from the building, and then the officers just worked on ventilating the area so they could return to work,” he said. Hadfield added that they were able to clear the building in 30 minutes.
The fire caused no injuries and the building suffered no physical damage; only the odor of smoke needed to be ventilated.
In its initial post about the fire, the Berkley Public Safety Department warned residents to use caution when using these types of chargers. This includes always charging the batteries in a cool, well-ventilated area; unplugging devices once charging is complete; and never throwing end-of-life batteries in the trash.
BY GENA JOHNSON gjohnson@candgnews.com
FERNDALE — Ferndale Public Schools was recently awarded state funding for three electric buses.
The amount is $1.078 million, part of the Michigan Department of Education’s Clean Bus Energy Grant. The program totals $125 million, benefiting 23 schools and districts in Michigan.
Of that, $35.9 million is being distributed this year to add 87 electric buses and 10 propane buses to vehicle fleets across the state.


































FERNDALE — The Ferndale Public Schools Board of Education has selected Jessica Newman to fill a vacancy.
The board selected Newman at its Oct. 13 meeting. According to the district, Newman holds a bachelor’s degree in social relations and policy from James Madison College at Michigan State University and a law degree from Washington University in St. Louis. She also is a lawyer, community organizer and policy advocate with more than 20 years of experience “fighting for social and economic justice” at the local, state and national levels, according to a district statement.
“Jessica deeply understands the intersection of education policy, community organizing, and convening stakeholders to create policies and a culture that works for all who are served by Ferndale Schools and ensures success for all students,” the district stated.
“We are excited to welcome Jessica to the Ferndale Public Schools Board,” Board President Sandra Dukhie said in a prepared statement. “Jessica’s fresh perspective and commitment to our school community will be a tremendous asset as we advance the work of our Dynamic Plan and support our students.”
Newman’s term expires in December 2026.
HUNTINGTON WOODS — Huntington Woods has welcomed a new member to its team.
The city has hired Melissa Prowse as its new recreation director. Prowse previously spent 19 years with Oakland County Parks and Recreation, where she “oversaw the planning and development of the county park system as well as the management of the natural resources department,” according to the city. Prowse also worked as a program associate for the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan.
Prowse comes to Huntington Woods with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Policy from the University of Michigan and a Master of Urban Planning from Wayne State.
“As a life-long Michigander, Melissa has a passion for the outdoors and grew up camping and hiking all over northern Michigan and throughout the country,” a city online post states. “She’s excited to get to know the community and its residents and work with the Parks and Recreation team to continue providing excellent parks and recreation programs for Huntington Woods.”

BERKLEY — A community picnic will be held at Dorothea Pocket Park from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1.
The event will have a Halloween candy swap where people can bring up to 10 pieces of candy to swap, a pop-up from Toadvine Books, story time from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. and seasonal crafting from 6 to 8 p.m. For crafting, attendees are asked to bring a plain T-shirt and pillowcase.
There also will be an opportunity to donate nonperishable foods to the Berkley Cares Food Pantry. Anyone who brings a donation will receive a Berkley tote bag with Berkley-themed giveaways.
Soft drinks and water will be provided and attendees can bring their own food to enjoy or get takeout from nearby businesses.
The pocket park is located next to the Bombshell Treat Bar at 2688 Coolidge Highway.

HUNTINGTON WOODS — The Huntington Woods City Commission approved a contract with Andrew Pazuchowski to serve as both the city manager and public safety director contract.
According to city documents, the contract for Pazuchowski, who has been acting as interim city manager alongside his work as public safety director, includes a salary of $160,000.
Pazuchowski has been interim city manager since April. He has been Huntington Woods’ public safety director since 2014.






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partners or participants and it’s becoming this street market/food hall.”
For Cosmic Roots, Infinity sees alcohol consumption on the decline with younger generations and, as she has what she calls a healthy lifestyle, has been drinking kava more and sees it becoming more commercialized and produced for the masses.
“We are trying to create and cultivate a community. It’s a new way of socializing,” she said. “Scott was really open to that, since he had had a couple coffee shops open up and they did not succeed. … I don’t think coffee goes well at night, and it doesn’t really bring people together, either. So kava is basically like the happy alternative to cafes and bars.”
As it stands now, Moloney said there will be five permanent stalls and one stall that will rotate vendors on a weekly or monthly basis. It will be Treat Dreams; Papelon Market, which offers Venezuelan food; a business from Jared Bobkin from “Hell’s Kitchen” with Asian dumplings and bao buns; Cosmic Roots; and a vegetarian shop from Josie Simon.
While the food hall will kick off next year, there will be Taco Tuesday pop-ups starting in November.
“It’s one-part street market with the stalls in the front, one-part dedicated popup dinner or dinner event in the back, and that would be seating for 40,” he said. “And our idea is to have those every Friday and Saturday night, and then it’s one-part restaurant incubator, and that’s where that revolving stall comes up. So, if a chef or somebody has always dreamt of having their own place — and the cost of entry is prohibitive for most — this is a great opportunity just to test your product, see if you like it, see if the public likes it and see if there’s a place for you to go from there.”
Infinity said this is something she’s always dreamed of, and she has wanted to introduce more cacao, chocolate and kava into Ferndale.
“Both are really enjoyable beverages with medicinal benefits and focused in a socialized atmosphere,” she said.
Moloney said there’s still one year left on the lease for the Woodward Avenue building, and he’ll know within the next few months whether this concept will work and he can continue leasing the spot.
“I’ve been there for 15 years,” he said.

“So, our hope is that it’s successful and that we will then re-up as a group. … I’m excited. I still have just so much to do. It’s hard to overwhelm me, but there’s a lot on my plate. So, I’ll get excited as we get closer.” Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.



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BY MIKE KOURY mkoury@candgnews.com
BERKLEY — A potential threat of violence led to an investigation by local police that eventually cleared any involvement at schools in Berkley.
In a statement released Oct. 13, the Berkley Public Safety Department was made aware of a threat that involved high school students that was posted on social media. Police said that, upon investigation, the post didn’t reference any individual, specific school or district by name.
“At this time, there is no credible or direct threat against Berkley Schools, and the post appears to be part of a broader social media trend affecting multiple communities across the state,” the statement read.
Originally shared on the social media app Snapchat, the words “My brother is going to shoot up the school tmr 10/14 Dont come!!!!” were written on a wall. Screenshots of the post were shared on Snapchat and Instagram among Berkley High School students and others in the area.
The threat reached the Berkley Public Safety Department when several Berkley High School students shared it through an OK2SAY report, which is a confidential tip system operated by the Michigan State Police.
“As a precaution, Berkley Public Safety officers conducted a comprehensive walkthrough of Berkley High School, checking every classroom, hallway, restroom, and common area,” the statement read. “Officers confirmed that no written threats matching those shown in the circulating images were found within the school. Berkley High School leadership contacted parents on the evening of October 13 to share this information.”
Berkley Detective Lt. Andrew Hadfield further added that the initial concern was that the threat had come from the high school before police cleared the school. Hadfield said the department got the reports at around 9:30 p.m. Oct. 13 and performed the search then. He added that all other Berkley schools were cleared.
“The further information is that it is

coming from another school district and it was just that it continually got shared out … and then eventually got to Berkley students who thought it was their school,” he said. “There was never anything put out about Berkley schools. It doesn’t match anything that’s been found.”
The department stated that it would continue to work closely with local law enforcement agencies, the school district and state partners to investigate the origin of the post and monitor for any related activity.
“The safety of our students, staff, and community remains our highest priority,” police stated.
Last week in the state of Michigan was Safe Schools Week, which led Berkley to remind students and staff of its safety protocols.
“Every day, we have a different message that goes out to our community about different safety protocols we have, like what is ALICE and what do those drills look like in our schools?” said Jessica Stilger, the district’s director of communications. “What community resources do we have available? There’s some new safety language laws that are changing for next year, so we let our families know about that.”
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.


BY K. MICHELLE MORAN kmoran@candgnews.com
As they retire, experience age-related health conditions and even lose loved ones, some older adults may find themselves experiencing loneliness — possibly for the first time.
Loneliness and social isolation aren’t just emotionally taxing. According to the National Institute on Aging, those who are lonely or socially isolated are more likely to be admitted to the emergency room. Loneliness and isolation are also linked to greater risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, anxiety, obesity, weakened immune function, cognitive decline, depression, dementia and death.
But there are local agencies that can provide comfort and companionship to seniors at no cost.
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, based in Roseville, serves people in Macomb, Oakland and St. Clair counties. Despite the name, neither the volunteers nor the recipients need to be religious, explained Commu-




“I just want to see faces…” Can you help?
Dr. Jacobi, I realize my macular degeneration is severe in both my eyes (they’re about equal) and I have given up on reading, computer use, and crocheting but I really would like to see the faces of my children and grandchildren. Occupational therapists have helped me stay on my own with some techniques, but I am living like a blind person. I think I have some sight left even though it is poor. Is there anything I can do to at least see the faces of family and friends?
Your request sounds like it is quite reasonable. I have helped many patients who had vision problems similar to yours, be able to see the faces of family and friends. In addition, I am able to help patients return to reading and some can even resume or keep driving.
You will be glad to know that helping patients to see faces is possible with the right low vision device, even though they may have signifcant vision loss. Usually most low vision doctors will specialize in devices to help with reading and computer use so people often get the wrong impression that nothing can help them see faces. I would need to do a full evaluation of what vision you do have, to determine the best options for you which could include a pair of telescopic eyeglasses so you would not only be able to see faces but you would also feel more confdent in your surroundings.
While you are right that you do have usable sight, it will take work. The ability to return to the things you used to love doing has a lot to do with your motivation and your willingness to use devices. For instance, you may have to use an electronic magnifer with your telescopic glasses.
The best thing to do is for you to schedule a low vision evaluation with me. First, I will determine the devices you will need to see faces and then I will immediately help you experience what it will look like with the device. Then, if you are interested I will also show you solutions for reading, computer use and even crocheting. I will understand if you are only concerned about seeing faces. So, be sure to bring a loved one you want to see again right there in the exam room. I will help you see what is possible!
nity Outreach Coordinator Stacey Conte.
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While they prioritize those who are low income or don’t have family nearby, Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers does assist some

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people who don’t fall into either of those categories. Conte said volunteers will do things like light housework, minor home repairs and yardwork; provide respite care for family caregivers; and take program participants to medical appointments.
“We try to customize our services to what our volunteer skill set is,” Conte said.
One of their most popular services is their companion program. Conte said a senior is matched with a volunteer based on shared interests and geography, and the volunteer will connect with the senior either through weekly or bi-weekly home visits or phone calls.
“That’s one of our most popular services,” Conte said. “A lot of people are isolated and lonely, especially since the (COVID-19) pandemic.”
Conte said it’s not uncommon for volunteers and seniors to become close; in some cases, they find themselves being invited for holiday meals or birthday celebrations.
“A lot of them become really good friends,” Conte said.
The group runs background checks on volunteers and sends a representative with the volunteer on the first visit, Conte said.
To volunteer or to receive services from Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers, go to ivcinfo.org or call (586) 757-5551 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.
Catholic Charites of Southeast Michigan, which serves residents of Oakland and Macomb counties, offers a similar program, called the AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program.
Carmela LaCommare, program manager for the AmeriCorps Seniors Senior Companion Program, said they pair volunteers age 55 and older with seniors or disabled individuals age 21 and over for friendly visits.
“It helps older adults who are homebound,” LaCommare said. “Our older adults in our community sometimes don’t have family members nearby.”
Volunteers are matched with participants based on similar interests, skills or hobbies. Besides providing companionship, volunteers might take participants to medical appointments or the grocery store, or out to lunch or to bingo or other events.
LaCommare said the average age of
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“It’s an awesome program,” LaCommare said. “Seniors understand each other.”
LaCommare said they currently have a waiting list and need more volunteers.
Volunteers undergo an extensive background check and training, she said.
To volunteer or have a volunteer assigned to you, call (248) 537-3300.
Residents in the five Grosse Pointes and Harper Woods age 55 and older can turn to The Helm at the Boll Life Center in Grosse Pointe Farms for companionship through the Friendly Reassurance Program. Volunteers are paired with seniors and must have at least monthly communication with each other, although Helm Case Coordinator Allie Short said most talk two to four times per month. Some volunteers stay in touch with their senior by phone, but Short said home visits are possible as well.
“The goal of the program is to decrease isolation and loneliness,” Short said. “We (also) want to get a sense of how the person is doing and see if they need any supports outside of connection.”
Volunteers also benefit.
“Volunteerism is another way to combat loneliness and isolation,” Short said. “We feel better ourselves when we’re giving back.”
The Helm offers Meals on Wheels to local seniors, but thanks to a recent grant, they’ve been able to add extra deliveries of either prepared dishes or boxes of produce, in conjunction with Edibles Rex and Eastern Market. Short said they try to have volunteers deliver these meals while the senior is home, so the volunteers can check on them and make sure everything is all right.
“Sometimes that food delivery turns into a bit of conversation,” Short said. “It’s one more time a week they’re able to have a friendly visitor and a delicious meal.”
To participate in the Friendly Reassurance Program, call Short at (313) 649-2106 or email her at ashort@helmlife.org. To volunteer for Helm programs or to be added to the meal delivery list, call The Helm at (313) 882-9600.
“We care,” Short said. “We want to (get to) know you… So please call.”
To find other local support resources for seniors and their families, call the National Institute on Aging’s Eldercare Locator at (800) 677-1116.

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“Children and others in their communities benefit from cleaner air,” Sue Carnell, interim state superintendent, said in a written statement.
The Michigan Department of Education has partnered with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy on the initiative.
The effort is part of the MDE’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan and advances toward Goal No. 3, which aims “to improve the health, safety and wellness of all learners,” Carnell said.
Thanks to the ongoing efforts of this program, Michigan now has nearly 900 electric buses that will soon be in operation.
“The commitment by state and federal governments to provide schools with more environmentally friendly buses is
good for our children, good for our schools, and good for our communities,” said Phillip Roos, director of EGLE.
The new buses offer benefits, chief among them less air pollution. This is especially important for school buses, officials said, since the lungs of young children are still developing and may be more susceptible to fumes from diesel exhaust.
“I want all kids to have a safe ride to and from school, so cleaner air for the kids, drivers and the greater community is a victory,” said Katrina Morris, executive director of the Michigan Association of Pupil Transportation. “We are grateful for MDE and EGLE for supporting this transition to cleaner school buses.”
Other nearby districts awarded grants include the Troy School District, which received $961,330 for two electric buses, as well as the Southfield Public Schools, which received $3.72 million for 10 electric buses, and the West Bloomfield School District, which was awarded $304,741 for one electric bus.
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BY MARIA ALLARD allard@candgnews.com
METRO DETROIT— The F-Hole Wreckers prove that sometimes all you need are rockabilly tunes and a vintage hearse.
Since 2018, the rockabilly band has built a following while gigging at Freddy’s Bar & Grill in Clinton Township; the Kuhnhenn Brewing Co., in Clinton Township; the Old Miami in Detroit; and the Diesel Concert Lounge in Chesterfield Township. Each time they’re on stage, it’s the 1950s all over again.
With a Gretsch six-string slung over his shoulder is Kurt J. on lead guitar, vocals and pompadour. Drummer Bradley James fuels the band’s backbeat at just the right tempo. Rounding out the trio is Adam Bob slapping the upright bass influenced by his idols: Lee Rocker, Willie Dixon, Chuck Berry and Marshall Lytle of Bill Haley & His Comets.
At shows, the audience is treated to original songs that include “Change My Direction,” “Ride of Frankenstein” and “Death Wish.” The F-Hole Wreckers also toss in cover songs with enough retro rockabilly vibes and sorchin’ surf sounds to get people dancing. When seeing the band live, there’s a feeling that Johnny Cash is watching from up above and Jerry
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Lee Lewis, if he could, would travel through time with his piano to join them on stage.
The F-Hole Wreckers share family ties: Kurt J. and Bradley James, of Chesterfield Township, are brothers who grew up listening to music that ranged from George Gershwin to Elvis Presley to Led Zeppelin. Their mom, Diane Mogan, was a music teacher whose students came to the family home for lessons. The brothers graduated from Lutheran High School North in Macomb Township.
As young kids, all three guys were exposed to artists from the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s. Classical, jazz and rock made an impact. Part of their sound also stems from the heavy metal bands they like.
“There’s a lot. Slayer. Rammstein. Mastodon. Shining,” Bradley James said. “We go to a lot of metal shows. I think we play heavier than most rockabilly bands.”
Adam Bob, a 2006 Romeo High School graduate, started playing music when he was about 21.
“I started late,” he said. “I learned how to play electric bass first. My stepdad was a collector. I began playing bass by ear by listening to my favorite bands at the time.”
He switched to upright bass after listening to the Stray Cats.
“I ordered a cheap bass off eBay,” Adam Bob said. “I would play six hours a day. It’s different. It’s definitely harder to play. You need this kind of instrument to play jazz and rockabilly.”
Adam Bob also is “big on country music.”

“I can’t get enough ’90s roadhouse country,” he said. “Alan Jackson, Joe Diffie, Vince Gill.”
The F-Hole Wreckers also pay homage to rockabilly kings the Stray Cats, occasionally performing as the Strait Cats. Because of the two bands, they decided on a company name under the moniker the F-Hole Wrecking Co. As for the name, F-holes are basically a pair of sound holes on a guitar that are shaped like the letter f.
‘One of the slowest things I’ve ever ridden in’
While most bands use trucks or vans to transport their instruments to gigs, the FHole Wreckers stay in tune driving a 1984 Cadillac DeVille limousine hearse, a car meant for funerals.
When the group found the vehicle, “It looked like it had been dragged out of a swamp,” Kurt J. said. “You could see all the history and all the years from the different paint colors.”
No worries, though. Kurt J. is a mechanic and fixed it up.
“We brought it back from the dead. I just basically painted it with industrial enamel paint to make a nice white top,” Kurt J. said. “After that, I said, ‘I’m done.’ I like how it looks. I like that it’s not finished.”
The hearse fits all the band’s equipment: guitars, the double bass, drums and monitors.
“Those limos, they’re extra long,” Kurt J. said. “Because it was off a limo platform, there is a lot of extra space.”
The talented musicians travel by hearse locally and have cruised to Traverse City; Arcadia, Michigan; Dayton, Ohio; and Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio. The guys often

let other people sit in it and take pictures. The ride brings out different reactions from people.
“We’ve had both experiences. One of sheer joy when they see us coming down the road. They look at this thing and go ‘I can’t believe what I’m seeing.’ Then you have the other people that look at it and freak out, clench their purse, back up, grab their dog and hold their kids tight,” Kurt J. said. “There’s people out there that are scared of it. There’s people out there that think it’s cool. Sometimes they ask, ‘Are there dead people in there?’ or ‘Aren’t you worried about any spirits?’”
Bradley James said the rig is a great way to promote live shows, because wherever you find the hearse, you find the band. The bandmates agree the car drives “low and slow.”
“One of the slowest things I’ve ever ridden in, zero to 60,” Adam Bob said. “Whatever gets us there.”
Rockabilly music, classic cars, junkyards and greased-back hair sync with each
other, but why?
“It’s American rock ‘n’ roll. It’s American motors,” Bradley James said. “Everything popped big in the ’50s.”
“It’s been that way since the creation,” Adam Bob said. “When hillbilly and rock ‘n’ roll merged together, it attracted all the rebels.”
The F-Hole Wreckers are such big fans of the rat rod car style that they hold a Rat Rod Rally every summer at Three Blind Mice Irish Pub in Mount Clemens.
“A rat rod is a half-done vehicle that has an upgraded, hot-rodded engine but nothing else,” Kurt J. said. “It’s really bare bones. Usually a rat rod is something you kind of just climb into, but it runs. It looks gnarly.”
Check out the band at fholewreckers. com. The F-Hole Wreckers will perform Nov. 1 during the Spellbound Halloween costume party at the Caché Cocktail & Wine Bar, located at 23218 Greater Mack Ave. in St. Clair Shores. The Caché Cocktail & Wine Bar Facebook page said the party will be from 8 p.m. until midnight.
























FERNDALE — The Ferndale Police Department is asking for help from the community in tracking down a person of interest involved in a case of property damage and assault.
According to a social media post, the incident occurred on Oct. 10 in the crosswalk of the intersection of Nine Mile Road and Allen Street. The suspect allegedly damaged a side vehicle mirror and sprayed an unknown substance on one individual.
Police described the suspect as a white man between the ages of 50 and 60, approximately 6 feet tall and walking a tan pitbull.
Those with information about this individual or other incidents are asked to contact the Ferndale Police Department at (248) 541-3650 and ask for Detective Antonio Proulx or Downtown Resource Officer Andrew Roth.
“The safety and well-being of our community remain our top priorities. We are working diligently to identify and apprehend the individual responsible,” the department stated.
BERKLEY — Police received a report of a counterfeit bill being used at a local gas station.
According to the report, a man came into the Marathon gas station, located at 3427 W. 12 Mile Road, at 3:34 p.m. Oct. 20. The man used a fake $20 bill to buy a 12 pack of Modelo beer.
The suspect, who appeared around 40 years old, was wearing a gray T-shirt, blue hat, blue and gray sweatpants and white high-top shoes. He had long black hair with a ponytail, a black mustache and goatee, and a black earring in the left ear. Anyone with information can call the Berkley Public Safety Department at (248) 658-3380.
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video store feel back.
“I definitely feel that hole that was left behind by the closing of all the video stores and that kind of being that tradition that families had of having a movie night,” she said. “I just thought it wouldn’t take very much to be able to kind of re-create that atmosphere here and kind of investing some resources into collections that would harken back to that time as well.”
The library will be hosting a launch party to highlight its new BerkBuster room from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at 3155 Coolidge Highway. The building will be open past its usual hours for patrons.
Library Director Matt Church is hopeful that the redesign will bring fresh life to that section with tailored collections such as “Friday Night TV” and “Saturday Morning Cartoons.”
“We’ve always had a healthy media collection, but now we’re trying to give it that video store feel, so we’re having more things facing out,” he said. “We also kind of felt like streaming costs have just continued to increase. It’s getting expensive for people to stream at home. So it’s just that reminder
that you can use your library card and check these resources out for free from the library.”
Church also said that, while it’s not the focus of the project, the library does accept media donations, but if they’re not able to use it, the Friends of the Library will include it in their sales.
Conger said there’s a trend of people reading less and therefore not seeing themselves as patrons of the library, because they only associate it with books.
She hopes this new direction will help encourage people to come in and see that the library offers more than its collection of books and check out its physical media as well.
“I wanted people to know, who maybe don’t see themselves as readers, that there’s something here at the library for them that is free,” she said. “And within our collections and within our consortium with the rest of the libraries that we have access to their collections, we can get almost any item that is any television show or movie that is produced onto physical media. We can get our patrons a copy of that at no cost to them. So there’s so many benefits that I think a lot of community members don’t realize that’s at their fingertips here at the library already.”
Call Staff Writer Mike Koury at (586) 498-1077.





For more safe disposal options, people are encouraged to visit SOCWA’s Waste Wizard website at socrra.org/waste-wizard.
Hadfield added that these chargers are known to be used for lawn equipment, cellphones and laptops.
“Sometimes the batteries, either end of life or through prolonged charging, can fail, whether that’s an overheating issue or leakage or swelling, and in that case, could rupture and cause a fire,” Hadfield said. “So many reasons why they could catch fire. Obviously, a lot of people who use batteries all the time don’t have that issue, but they do occur. So, we sent out the reminders … just to make sure that you’re not leaving batteries plugged in over an extended period of time, just whatever limited period you need to charge the device.”









The JATC for the Pipeftters, Steamftters, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Service Local Union #636 of the United Association will be accepting applications for our Construction Apprenticeship beginning December 1st, 2025, through December 20th, 2025 ONLINE ONLY! Please visit our website at https://www.pipeftters636tc.org
- Qualifcations necessary for an applicant to be considered are:
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