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Spotlight, Continued from page 13 ing to give them a place to go.” cal story of Noah’s Ark. Having a
Roberson was in many foster faith-based escape room was very
the gaming chairs to play Minecraft homes growing up. By the time she important to Roberson as she
for a while. was in the 8th grade, she was 16 wanted to be a good
We ended our visit with a few years old. She went to a Job Corps influence/mother-figure for teens in
games of air hockey and corn hole after that, which gave her room and the community.
before saying goodbye to Roberson board, and within a year, she re- During the summer, Roberson’s
and heading out. ceived her GED. Fun Center will have food and drinks
While we were still in the parking Roberson claims she took over for purchase, including pops for 50
lot, Theron told Autumn that he al- her life from there. cents, hot dogs for $1.50, and a slice
ready wanted to go back. Mya, plays Out Run as her brother She now has a bachelor’s degree of pizza for $1.00.
We all agreed it was a great time Theron II watches at Roberson’s Fun in electrical engineering and an asso- “I was in foster homes growing up
and I’d highly recommend it to any- ciates in Electronics. She has been and I’d sign up for summer school
one with kids, for a party, or even for Center. married for 40 years and has a just to eat. I know kids don't always
a cheap date night idea. to go anywhere because I have every- daughter and a son. have things to eat,” said Roberson.
Roberson’s Fun Center has been thing here for you,” said Roberson. Her father-in-law was a pastor “I’m hoping I can keep doing what
open in Wayne for one year at its cur- Roberson put a lot of thought and and made her a choir director years I'm doing and give back to the teens.”
rent location, four years at its previ- effort into making her Fun Center ago. “I didn't know anything about it. Roberson’s Fun Center is located
ous location in Wayne. unique. “I wanted to do something I asked the Lord to give me skills to at 2669 S Wayne Rd, Westland, and
Roberson’s Fun Center has over different. I didn't want to just copy do something I’ve never done,” said is open 1p.m. - 9 p.m. Sunday - Sat-
10 consoles for gamers: Xbox 1-3, what anyone else had,” said Rober- Roberson. During her time as choir urday. For more information about
PlayStation 1-5, and Switch; with son. “I went to different businesses director, Roberson got very close Roberson’s Fun Center, visit ther-
games such as: Apex Legends, Assas- to see what not to do, which is why I with the teens. “There were 12 kids obersonsfuncenter.com, call (734)
sin’s Creed, Call of Duty, Fortnite, have no tokens.” that wanted to stay at my home with 329-2450, or email robersonfuncen-
Minecraft, Grand Theft Auto, Mad- Roberson created Roberson’s Fun me. That’s when I said that when I ter@yahoo.com. You can find them
den NFL, NBA 2K21 and 2K20, Center with one main focus: teens. get some money, I'll get a place just on Facebook and Instagram by
Roblox, Fall Guys, Mortal Kombat, “I’m concentrating on teens and for teens,” said Roberson. searching “Roberson’s Fun Center”.
and much more. young adults that have no place to go Some of Roberson’s Fun Center's Roberson’s Fun Center offers a
There are old school games, four – that's why they get in trouble. I’m most popular features are karaoke 10% discount for senior citizens and
pool tables, two foosball tables, air trying to give them a safe place where and Grand Theft Auto. graduation parties, as well as a dis-
hockey, electronic darts, ping pong, we don't sell liquor,” said Roberson. Roberson’s Fun Center also has count for families with more than
corn hole, and karaoke. “I've been in a lot of foster homes, I one escape room, based off the bibli- five kids.
“You won't have to leave my place know teens go through a lot. I’m try-

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light up the road," said Demmer.
CrossPointe Community Church
is located at 36125 Glenwood Road.
For more information about Cross-
Pointe Community Church, visit cpc-
cwayne.org or call (734)721-7410.
You can find them on Facebook by
searching “CrossPointe Community Richard Pryor in his new Ford F-150.
Church.” but in a literal way,” said Pastor Kelly.
“This is the kind of event that de- “People were coming from every-
fines you and we’re thankful we have where trying to help, we just want to
this testimony of God saving us from say thank you and we love you to
death. Not in a metaphorical way, those individuals.”

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