Ferndale 2013 'Good Neighbors' Announced

Citizens for a Fair Ferndale recently announced the residents it will honor this year at its annual Good Neighbors award ceremony.

Each year, Citizens for a Fair Ferndale recognizes members of the community who embody the group's mission within their everyday lives. The organization began taking nominations for the award in February.

The Good Neighbors = Strong Community Awards event will be held on May 1 at Local Kitchen and Bar.

This year’s recipients are as follows:

• Tim and Katrina Collins
• Judy Donlin
• Pastor Paul Gateman
• Ginny’s Beauty Shop
• Justin Hewitt
• Scott Maloney (of Treat Dreams)
• Mozella McIntyre
• Paul Saville Jr.
• Carrie Watkins
• Debra Wilson

The FernCare Clinic team will also be recognized as the fifth CFF "Community Partner," a special award that goes to a person, business, or group selected by Citizens for a Fair Ferndale due to a particular connection with the group and for their special role in the community.

Longtime resident Dennis Hoeppner, who died in January, will also be recognized posthumously with a newly designated award to recognize his lifetime of volunteerism.

CFF’s mission is to foster a community that is dedicated to the fair and equal treatment of all residents and visitors regardless of sexual orientation, race, color, religion, gender, age, height, weight, familial status, national origin, physical or mental disability.

For more information on the group, visit www.fairferndale.org.

Source: Citizens for a Fair Ferndale.