There has been lots of money that has gone into the town. Buildings have been upgraded for wheelchair access, and one storefront was painted for the film. The Catholic Church is being used as a commissary. With the rental money, now we can upgrade and put in a new day care center. For the creation of Mabel's Diner, the filming company hauled off truckloads of contaminated soil.
Crew members take a break between takes on the the film set.
But some residents are less happy than others. For the farmers, it's just kind of a pain. Main Street Ferndale was blocked during filming by crew members. The sound equipment is so sensitive that even the school bell system is shut down on filming days. Deanna Lesku, second-grade teacher and resident of Ferndale, said she looks forward to hearing the bells again.