Southfield City Council unanimously denies Kroger gas station
BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com
SOUTHFIELD — At its Oct. 28 meeting, the Southfield City Council voted unanimously against a Kroger gas station proposal for 19991 W. 12 Mile Road, at the former Bank of America building.
At the Aug. 26 meeting, a public hearing was held in which residents spoke out against the gas station proposal at the 12 Mile and Evergreen intersection, where two other gas stations are located: a Sunoco and a BP.
Residents and the council expressed concerns about traffic, as well as the current conditions at that Kroger store, which some critics believe aren’t up to a “Southfield standard.”
Both residents and the City Council expressed their concerns to the Kroger representatives that if the gas station were not approved, Kroger would leave that Southfield location.
“If Kroger’s going to do business here, we
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The Southfield City Council unanimously voted against adding a Kroger fuel center, which would’ve been the third gas station at the corner of 12 Mile Road and Evergreen Road. According to the Kroger representatives, they have no intention of leaving Southfield when the lease is up in 2031.
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46th District Court retains incumbent Nance for third and final term
BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com
SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — In the Nov. 5 election, two candidates ran for one six-year judgeship of the 46th District Court, with incumbent Debra Nance coming out on top.
Nance won with 26,527 votes (58.60%). Her opponent, Robin Dillard-Russaw, followed with 18,454 votes (40.76%).
Nance said she is pleased to announce that she will be sworn into her third term at 4 p.m. Dec. 3, which is her birthday, in the 46th District Court by Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden, with retired Judge Denise Langford Morris, the first African American judge in Oakland County, also in attendance. She added that Harris Bolden helped her campaign back in 2012, so it’s a “full circle moment” for her.
Nance was first elected in 2012, and when she finishes this six-year term, she will retire, having completed 18 years on the bench.
She explained that she got a late start as an attorney.
She attended night classes at Wayne State University while she worked in Nissan’s human resources department.
“By that time, I had a family and a husband and a couple of kids and a mortgage and a cat and a full-time job,” she said.
As a first-year law student, Nance attended a reception hosted by a judge for attorneys to connect.
“She said to us, and I’ll never forget it, she said, ‘All of you are going to be excellent attorneys, but it’s lonely on the bench. Consider a career as a judge,’ and a little light bulb went off in my head, and I’m thinking, ‘Oh, that could never be.’ I’m a first-
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Debra Nance, 46th District Court judge, stands with volunteer canvassers at Lathrup Village City Hall on Election Day.
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City explores what’s next after residents vote down cannabis proposals
BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com
LATHRUP VILLAGE — On Nov. 5, Lathrup Village residents were presented with two cannabis proposals, one to repeal the prohibition of cannabis establishments within the boundaries of the city and one to authorize and
allow cannabis businesses and establish fees and regulations for two cannabis retail facilities.
Residents came out in opposition to Prop 1, with 1,758 (59.11%) against and 1,216 (40.89%) in favor. For Prop 2, 1,742 (58.46%) voted against and 1,238 (41.54%) voted yes.
Lathrup Village residents were presented with similar proposals in 2022, where 1,414 (53.87%) voted in favor of keeping cannabis out of the city to 1,211 (46.13%) residents who voted to allow it.
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‘Lathrup Village has a revenue problem’
Fire at Southfield condos kills 1, injures 3
LUXURY REMODELING
BY KATHRYN PENTIUK kpentiuk@candgnews.com
SOUTHFIELD — A 70-year-old woman died in a condo fire the afternoon of Nov. 4.
The Southfield Fire Department received a call at 2:13 p.m. Nov. 4 that a fire had broken out at Le Chateau Condominiums, in the 25000 block of Southfield Road. At this time it is unknown what caused the fire, and the Southfield Fire Department is still investigating.
Firefighters arrived at the scene by 2:19 p.m. to find white smoke and to discover that the fire had already self-vented from the rear of the building. Firefighters initiated an offensive attack on the fire as a search was conducted to evacuate the building.
“Fire conditions changed on us really fast, and we went to a defensive operation. We called for a second alarm. We had mu-
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On Nov. 4, the Southfield Fire Department was informed that a fire broke out at Le Chateau Condos. Southfield Fire Chief Johnny Menifee said that the 17 units, with a garage in the basement, are considered a complete loss at this time.
Lathrup Village residents voted no to cannabis in the city.
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A salute to veterans
ABOVE: Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren, and Southfield Veterans Commission members Chaka McDonald and John Eley help the city of Southfield celebrate Veterans Day Nov. 8. RIGHT: The Southfield Fire Department raises the flag in front of City Hall.
Goodfellows seek donations for low-income families, seniors
SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Goodfellows, a volunteer nonprofit that works in partnership with the Southfield Human Services Department to help those in need of assistance during the holidays, is seek-
Group kicks off 40th anniversary with CommUNITY Vibe Fest
SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Alumnae Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority will kick off its 40th anniversary celebration with an opening ceremony at 10 a.m. Nov. 16 at the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road, followed by a free community resource fair 11 a.m.-3 p.m. featuring local organizations and resources on financial planning, health and wellness, and educational opportunities.
Vendors, food trucks, gaming trucks and activities for all ages will be available onsite. A party from 4:308:30 p.m. will feature local DJs. Entry into the party costs $20, with proceeds supporting SAC’s scholarship initiatives.
SAC is the oldest Black Greek-lettered organization in Southfield.
Attendees are encouraged to bring a nonperishable food item or a canned good in support of Forgotten Harvest. The CommUNITY Vibe Fest is sponsored by Oakland County Parks. To register for the community fair and/or purchase tickets for the party, visit deltasac.org/upcoming.
Yoga Moves MS to host Gratitude Gala
LATHRUP VILLAGE — Yoga Moves MS will host the 13th annual leadership recognition dinner, the “Gratitude Gala,” formerly Party with a Purpose, at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 16 at the MINT, 27000 Evergreen Road.
A pre-glow party will begin at 6 p.m. Main event tickets cost $150 and include dinner, an open bar, music, a silent auction, entertainment and a celebration of the honorees.
The gala serves as a celebration of the Yoga Moves Multiple Sclerosis community, which, for 20 years, has provided a supportive empowerment for individuals impacted by MS, Parkinson’s and other neuromuscular conditions through adaptive yoga.
The 2024 honorees are Dr. Anthony Emmer, of Neurology Consultants in Southfield; Dr. Robert Pace, director of neuroimmunology at Memorial Healthcare Institute for Neuroscience in Owosso; and Lindsay Dembs, a Yoga Moves MS community leader. Ron Hilliard, a meteorologist for WDIV Local 4, will be the special guest. A tin can auction, wine pull, a three-night cottage getaway on Mallard Lake and more will be featured.
For more information, visit www.yogamovesms.org. To purchase tickets, visit cbo.io/tickets/ymms24/tix24.
ing monetary donations to purchase gift cards for low-income families, children and seniors in Southfield and Lathrup Village.
To make a contribution, make a check or money order payable to Southfield
Goodfellows and mail it to P.O. Box 2336, Southfield, MI 48037-2336, or make a donation on their website at www.southfieldgoodfellows.org/donateonline.html.
To participate in the gift tree program, call (248) 788-5899 and leave a message with callback information.
For more information, contact Rhonda Terry with Southfield Human Services at (248) 796-4540.
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Voters favor incumbents in Oakland County races
BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com
OAKLAND COUNTY — In Oakland County, current officeholders ranging from the county executive to the sheriff and more held onto their seats in the general election Nov. 5.
Oakland County executive
Two candidates were on the ballot for a four-year term as the county executive. The salary for this position is $221,336.
The Democratic incumbent, David Coulter, won with 416,742 votes (56.68%).
His Republican opponent, Nik Gjonaj, received 317,444 votes (43.18%).
There were 1,051 unassigned write-ins, accounting for 0.14%.
Coulter, 64, has been the Oakland County executive since 2019. Prior to that, he was the mayor of Ferndale from 2010 to 2019, and on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners from 2002 to 2010. He has been a Ferndale resident for 33 years.
“By working across party lines, I have
made balancing the budget and preserving Oakland County’s AAA bond rating a top priority. I have also secured key investments in public safety, water quality and educational opportunities,” Coulter told C & G Newspapers in his election profile. “We are working to lower costs by making housing more affordable, improving public transportation, expanding mental health services and protecting women’s health care.”
Gjonaj did not respond to profile questionnaires or immediately return a request for comment by press time. According to his campaign website, Gjonaj is a Detroit native who was born and raised in a union household to Albanian immigrants. He currently works in the insurance industry.
He campaigned on strengthening support for the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office and cutting government spending at the county while reducing property taxes. A stated top priority was directing more resources to schools and mental health services.
Neither candidate answered a request for comment by press time Nov. 6.
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Former Lathrup Village Councilman Ian Ferguson organized in support of the ballot proposals with a group of residents called “MJ 4 LV” to petition to get the proposals on the November ballot, with the petition gaining 450 signatures.
“The citizens of Lathrup Village decided that they did not want cannabis, no matter what kind of education we’ve given them. I was happy that we were able to get it on the ballot. We were really exercising our democratic freedoms and our civil liberties to bring back a proposal that could help our city. I mean, our sole purpose was to try to inject the excise tax into Lathrup annually; every year, we would get that from the state. And at this point, Lathrup has no revenue coming in within the next three to five years. So now there are discussions about Headlee override.”
According to Lathrup Village’s Financial Review Committee’s Recommendation to City Council to Increase and Sustain General Fund Revenue, the city’s general fund has decreased from $1.591 million to $1.242 million to $583,000. In its recommendation, the committee states that Lathrup Village has a revenue problem, not a spending problem.
Only 30% of collected property taxes are used for general city operations. Of the 30% that the city retains, over half of that amount is used to pay for police and fire services, leaving little remaining for other city operations.
“We were trying to get our city to get $118,000 a year, and you don’t see that,” Ferguson added. “That’s fine. I respect your right to vote no, and that’s the sad part. So then now, what do we do next? That’s the question we should ask everyone that voted no. What do you want to do next? That’s it.”
One of the recommendations that the com-
mittee is making is to place a Headlee override on the November 2025 ballot, which would ask Lathrup Village voters to increase the Headleelowered general operating millage rate from the current 17.3001 mills to the chartered rate of 20 mills, and to increase the lowered refuse millage rate from the existing 2.5948 mills to the chartered rate of 3 mills. The current average taxable value of a home in Lathrup Village is $90,046. Adding the 3.1051 mills to the average taxable value would result in an additional tax of $280 to the average homeowner.
Lathrup Village’s chartered millage rate is 20 mills. However, the market crash of 2008 led to a decrease in aggregate taxable values. In 2010, the rate was 16.08 mills, which produced 20% less revenue for the city’s budget, thus leading to the Headlee override that passed in 2010, allowing the chartered rate to return to 20 mills. However, as the taxable value of the city began to rise over the last 14 years, Headlee has inched the rate down. Since residents are currently taxed at 17.3001 mills, the city’s getting less revenue while city expenses continue to rise.
“We have a revenue problem as a city, and this was a missed opportunity from that perspective,” Lathrup Councilman Bruce Kantor, the committee chair for the Financial Review Committee, said. “Had that proposal won, we would have had two facilities, and then that would have translated to about $120,000 of guaranteed revenue from the state, plus or minus — it varies year by year, but it’s been roughly about $58,000 to $60,000 per facility. So for a small city like Lathrup, with a budget of around $6 million, that’s significant.”
Kantor explained that since marijuana businesses tend to renovate their facilities, that would’ve increased the taxable value and provided more tax benefits for the city.
“A lot of people weren’t talking about is the point systems that are used to determine who gets
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Desserts & Extras
Photo by Patricia O’Blenes Canvassers in support of Proposals 1 and 2 urged voters to cast a yes vote for cannabis in Lathrup Village. Both proposals failed.
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Oakland County sheriff
Two candidates competed for a four-year term as the county sheriff. The salary for this position is $170,295.
The Republican incumbent, Michael Bouchard, prevailed with 445,165 votes (60.25%).
The Democratic challenger, Amrit Kohli, came up short at 292,454 votes (39.58%).
There were 1,248 unassigned write-in votes, accounting for 0.17%.
Prior to his current role as sheriff, Bouchard, 68, also served as a state senator, state representative and on the Beverly Hills Village Council. He has lived in Bloomfield for eight years.
In an election profile for C & G Newspapers, Bouchard previously said that as sheriff, “My top goal is to ensure the safety and security of everyone in Oakland County. I will continue to focus on keeping kids and our schools safe, reducing crime, improving emergency response times, enhancing mental health resources in law enforcement, and boosting training. By building strong community partnerships and investing in cutting-edge training and technology, we’ll protect our neighborhoods while maintaining the trust and transparency in the Sheriff’s Office. Public safety is not partisan.”
He did not answer a request for additional comment at press time Nov. 6.
His opponent, Kohli, 50, said in an interview that he
originally wanted other Democrats to run, and that at one point he planned to drop off the ballot. But when it was too late to make that change, he decided he would continue to make himself available as an option.
A Ferndale resident since 2006 — during which time there was a 10-year stay working in politics in Oakland, Ca-
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lif., returning in 2011 — Kohli is a musician and software engineer with a cybersecurity degree. He ran on issues such as incarceration reform, including jail debt forgiveness so that inmates aren’t billed for their time there, reduced cost of commissary so third-party vendors don’t overcharge for basic
Sonja BaldwinSiegmann, chair of Precinct 2 in Madison Heights, consults with poll worker Linda Corbett, seated, as voters line up inside Wilkinson Middle School during the election Nov. 5.
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CRIME WATCH
Woman flees car thief
SOUTHFIELD — At 3:25 a.m. Oct. 24, a woman was walking to her car in the 22000 block of Essex Way Street when she noticed an unknown male standing at her car.
The unknown male stated he wanted the keys to the vehicle, and the woman noticed the butt of a gun in the suspect’s pants.
The woman was able to run away from the suspect without injury, and the suspect left the area.
Suspect posing as victim attempts to
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vehicle to tow yard
SOUTHFIELD — Between 3:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Oct. 21, the resident had their vehicle stolen and taken to a tow yard in
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items while in jail, and reduced cost of collect calls out of jail, which he said are too expensive for family members receiving them.
He also ran on a promise of police reform.
“First, expose the count of lawsuits filed against and won against the Sheriff’s Office for wrongful deaths, as well as drug overdose statistics and incidents of police violence, and how many officers were involved in those incidents. I would want to expose whatever I can, legally,” Kohli said. “Really, I want more insight into any violence happening with the Sheriff’s Office, because we simply don’t know. And then we should modify policy so it’s harder for police to use excessive force.”
Oakland County prosecuting attorney
Two candidates ran for one four-year term as the county’s prosecuting attorney, a position that pays a salary of $191,281.
The Democrat incumbent, Karen McDonald, received 419,935 votes (57.63%), while her Republican opponent, Scott Farida, received 307,681 votes (42.23%).
There were 1,000 unassigned write-ins, accounting for 0.14%.
Prior to her current role as prosecuting attorney, McDonald, 54, served as a judge in the Oakland County Circuit Court. She has been a resident of Birmingham for 16 years.
In her election profile for C & G Newspapers, McDonald said that her goals are “keeping Oakland County safe by working with law enforcement to keep danger-
the 22000 block of Le Rhone Street, where an unknown individual posing as the victim stated they wished to donate the 2005 Dodge Durango.
Fall decor stolen from exterior of home
SOUTHFIELD — A resident reported that the outside fall decorations were taken from her home in the 20000 block of Oldham Road around noon Oct. 28.
Complainant believes former co-worker broke into their home
SOUTHFIELD — Someone entered the rear of a home in the 29000 block of Franklin Hills and turned on the bathtub, causing water to leak, between 6:30 p.m. Oct. 28 and 9:30 a.m. Oct. 29. The victim believes it to be an ex-coworker.
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ous criminals off the streets” and “holding criminals accountable, including the Oxford High School shooter and his parents, while also fighting for justice for crime victims and their families,” as well as focusing resources on groups addressing gun violence, human trafficking and hate crimes.
In an email Nov. 6, McDonald said, “I’m grateful to all of the people who supported and voted for me. I’m humbled and thankful that hundreds of thousands of Oakland County voters have again put their trust in me. The prosecutor plays a critical role in keeping the community safe, and I am committed to ensuring justice for all.”
Farida, 34, an attorney who has lived in West Bloomfield for about 30 years, said in his election profile that he wants to “depoliticize prosecution” and refocus the prosecutor’s office on matters of public safety and victim advocacy.
“Every single person in our community, regardless of race, sex, religion, sexual orientation or any other identifier, has the right to live their life free from being victimized,” Farida said previously. “Our community has seen huge spikes in crime, and some of the worst offenders undercharged or pleaded down. My goal is to be fair and proportional, not to trade one political extreme for another.”
Oakland County clerk/register of deeds
Two candidates were on the ballot for a four-year term. The salary for the position is $170,761.
Lisa Brown, the Democratic incumbent, won with 406,615 votes (56.55%).
Brown’s Republican challenger, Barb
tual aid from our OAKWAY mutual aid members. We had Birmingham, Bloomfield Township, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Madison Heights and Royal Oak,” Southfield Fire Chief Johnny Menifee said. He added that the Southfield Fire Department also received help from Star EMS, the Salvation Army, the Red Cross, and the city’s emergency manager, building and water departments, as well as the Southfield Police Department and the Lathrup Village Police Department.
“Initially, we had a report of three injuries,” Menifee said. “Two were treated at the scene and released. The other patient was transported to a local hospital with non-lifethreatening injuries. As the event continued, we found out that there was one person unaccounted for, and tragically, we report that a 70-year-old female did expire in the fire.”
It took until around 8 p.m. to put the fire out. Menifee said that the 17 units, with a garage in the basement, are considered a complete loss at this time.
Menifee expressed his gratitude for everyone who responded to the fire. “It’s a great thing to have in any chief’s back pocket, the relationship with OAKWAY that we have. So OAKWAY has 11 departments that operate all the same way. The chiefs meet every month, the training officers meet every month, the EMS coordinators meet every month and now we’re getting the fire marshals to meet every month. But we operate the same way. We train together. We do a lot of collaboration, and we’re here to lend a hand to a department when a situation taxes
all their resources. We’ve had this pact for a very long time. I think OAKWAY has been around since the 1950s, and it’s been a really good thing that we have.”
Menifee emphasized the importance of working smoke detectors, explaining that the state of Michigan has reported 78 firerelated deaths and 75 fires as of Nov. 1, with 49% of them not having working smoke detectors.
“I think that this is very unique. I mean, it’s two o’clock in the afternoon, and normally, a fire of this magnitude, we get multiple, multiple calls, and we didn’t see that on this cause. This fire presented itself very differently than what we are used to with a fire of this intensity and magnitude. Like I said, this fire changed very quickly and rapidly. The conditions changed for us. But I think it’s a good reminder with this, because of how fast the conditions and things change, how important it is to have a working smoke detector in your home. It’s very important,” he said.
“Our hearts and prayers are with the family of the lost victim, as well as the other homeowners there that lost pretty much everything in their units. I’m working with a group now and trying to set up a fundraiser for them. Right now, we continue to try to assist the other homeowners that are trying to get some of their belongings — anything that’s salvageable out of their apartments, as well as the cars that are in the basement garage. So we’re doing our due diligence to try to bring some type of order to this very, very sad day.”
For more information on fire safety, visit www.cityofsouthfield.com/fire-safety.
Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.
ON WOMEN IN BUSINESS
BUILDING UP WOMEN IN LAW ENFORCEMENT
BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com
Careers in law enforcement take a great amount of dedication and sacrifice.
According to the National Policing Institute, the number of women police officers has greatly increased since 1974, when there were only about 1,000 women police officers working in the United States. Now, it is estimated that there are about 96,000 women police officers. While the number has gone up significantly, only about 12% of police officers are women.
Local women recently shared their experiences and advice with C & G Newspapers on pursuing a career as a police officer.
Teresa Young is the executive lieutenant to the chief of police at the Southfield Police Department. She started her career as a 911 dispatcher in West Bloomfield and began rising in the ranks once she joined the Southfield Police Department in 2009.
While Young was in each position, she maximized her impact by taking on different roles and responsibilities throughout the department. For example, after she became a sworn officer in December 2009, she took
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RIGHT: Detective L. McDonald has been with the Farmington Hills Police Department’s Investigations Division since 2011. BELOW: Teresa Young, executive lieutenant to the chief of police at the Southfield Police Department, said women in law enforcement have a “unique set of challenges” that men usually do not face.
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Independent Animal Hospital o ers high-quality, advanced medicine with a focus on a stress-free experience for your pet.
The Greenfield Animal Hospital provides a 65-year history of providing the Southfield area with a stress-free environment and the most up to date medicine for your pet’s essential care. Their stress-free approach not only eases the fear for your pet’s visit, but helps create a bond and trust with staff which makes each experience as enjoyable as possible. In June of 2021, Dr. Jillian Shencopp, DVM and her partner, Evie Fredenburg acquired Greenfield Animal Hospital from the previous owner, Dr. Michael Hood, DVM. The new team knew it was important to keep Greenfield Animal Hospital “in the family” and out of corporate hands. But keeping a great institution prospering does not come without some obstacles. Evie Fredenburg was diagnosed with cancer in the early stages of taking over the business and soon Dr. Shencopp became a mother. Still, the women-owned partnership soon blossomed, despite these setbacks and the COVID pandemic, and is largely run by a professional female led team featuring six Women Doctors.
What was the inspiration to start The Greenfield Animal Hospital and what has made the business so successful for over 65 years?
GAH was started 65 years ago and has proudly served our community for 65 years, offering compassionate, personalized care for pets. Founded with a commitment to being non-corporate, we continue to honor this vision, even as many veterinary hospitals shift toward corporate ownership. We remain dedicated to delivering individualized care, prioritizing the wellbeing of our patients and the trust of their families. We are proud to be a women-owned, privately-run practice and have committed ourselves to maintaining our independence. This allows us to focus on providing personalized, compassionate care for our patients and strengthens our dedication to the values and standards we hold dear in veterinary medicine.
What are your specialties at the hospital?
Our clinic is Feline VMA cat-friendly certified, featuring a dedicated side of the hospital exclusively for cats to help reduce fear and anxiety in our feline patients. Our clinic is deeply committed to behavior medicine, with specialized training that equips us to address both the physical and emotional needs of our patients. By using gentle, low-stress handling techniques and, when appropriate, calming medications, we create a supportive environment that helps reduce anxiety, stress, and other negative feelings, ensuring each patient has the most comfortable and positive experience possible during their visit. GAH provides preventive
care, sick visits, chronic illness management, behavioral medicine, and routine surgeries.
What updates do you plan to make in the near future?
We are currently starting renovations on our building to further create a welcoming and calming environment for our clients and patients. This includes adding exam rooms so that patients are quickly directed to an exam room, utilizing updated and safer materials.
Describe your practice in 30 seconds or less?
This includes adding exam rooms so that patients have decreased wait times in our lobby, utilizing updated and safer materials like flooring and tiles that are antimicrobial and toxin free. “As a woman leading a veterinary practice in today’s political climate, you’re not just running a business— you’re navigating a field shaped by challenges and overcoming stereotypes to push past biases-often working twice as hard for the same recognition. Your success is a statement of resilience, breaking down barriers for young women to follow, proving that compassion and dedication can drive real change. I feel honored to work with some of the future’s leading young women”
Who are your Greenfield Animal Hospital Doctors?
Jillian Shencopp, DVM (owner), Dr. Jennifer Jachman, DVM (30 years with GAH). DVM Associates include Hanna Martines, DVM, Sarah Sewick, DVM, Melissa Doolin, DVM and Ashley Reynolds, DVM .
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Women and Weed
Women have historically been underrepresented in the cannabis industry. Only 22 percent of executive positions in the cannabis industry were held by women in 2021 according to a
MJBizDaily survey. While that number seems to be improving the past couple of years, NOXX Cannabis has always been an industry leader in promoting women and being inclusive with all hiring practices.
A majority of NOXX’s executive team is comprised of women. And three of the four Michigan dispensaries are led by women, including its newest one on Woodward Avenue in Pleasant Ridge. Women excel in providing service that is empathetic, where employees listen carefully to customer questions and are committed to educating them on the best options given their unique circumstances.
“Cannabis still has a stigma where people don’t want to talk about using it, especially women and mothers,” Noxx Woodward’s general manager, Jess Troester says. “But many women have broken through that stigma. ey’ve realized that taking a
gummy, for example, is a better option than having a glass of wine a er a long day, because it wont impact them the next day.”
Troester emphasizes the importance of having an attention to details. at’s critical in such a highly regulated industry. “ ere are speci c rules and regulations we have to follow and it’s critical to be detail orientated,.” she says.
NOXX has built a brand of inclusivity, where employees and customers from all demographics and backgrounds gather to learn about new products and enjoy existing ones. Troester herself came from a strong retail background working at Starbucks and Target before joining NOXX. She emphasizes the importance of direct communications with her sta and customers.
“I think the cannabis industry is a great one for women to work in because of the compassion and humility they bring to it is important,” Troester said. “Plus, the cannabis industry allows you to bring your own personality to work.”
Situated less than a mile from the Detroit Zoo on Woodward within a stone’s throw of the Ferndale border. It o ers over 50 strains of deli ower and allows customers to build their own ounce with deli-style service.
NOXX is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily and is the only dispensary in the immediate area that is located directly on Woodward Avenue. Free and discreet delivery is available. Learn more by calling (248) 206-7134 or visit noxx.com.
Drawing on more than 20 years of experience as an esthetician, Boatman developed her brand to inspire confidence and empower individuals to feel comfortable in their own skin. With a focus on natural ingredients and scientific innovation, each of her products is crafted to not only improve the skin’s natural restoration and rejuvenation but to enhance overall well-being. “The market often emphasizes differences in skin color, but to me skin is just skin,” she said. “My products are designed for ages 14 and up and are of such high quality that they work for everyone— whether female or male. My best-seller is the clarifying facial cleanser, suitable for all skin types and also perfect for shaving. For those dealing with acne-prone skin, my problemskin line offers effective solutions. I also have cream cleansers for mature skin, as well as a brand made for oncology skin that is manufactured by another company.”
According to Boatman, all skin care is anti-aging. “It’s amazing how well people age when they take care of their skin,” she said. “Exfoliation and proper moisturizing are key.”
Her journey into skincare deepened after a personal battle with basal cell carcinoma. This diagnosis motivated her to further education as an oncology-trained esthetician. “I am currently working on creating a chemical-free sunscreen for my brand and hope to release it by spring,” she added.
Boatman also offers classical facials, postoncology facials and targetedsolution facials at her spacious studio, complemented by her highly-effective skincare line.
“I enjoy connecting with other women, understanding their unique needs and sharing knowledge that empowers them,” Boatman said. “Everybody deserves healthy skin, so I strive to keep my prices affordable to ensure that no one is excluded from the joy of healthy skin.”
Uniquely Effective Skincare is located in the Civic Center Office Plaza, 25882 Orchard Lake Rd., Suite 102, in Farmington Hills. Services are available by appointment only. To book an appointment, call (248) 780-9746 or visit https:// uniquelyeffectiveskincare.com and click on the “book now” tab. Follow @uniquelyeffectiveskincare on Instagram and “Uniquely Effective Skincare” on Facebook.
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the time to learn as much as she could. She worked the midnight shift and became an honor guard member, field training officer and evidence technician.
“I made it a point to diversify my career as much as I could so I could keep taking that next step. I’m always looking for what my next step is going to be,” Young said.
When Young was starting out, she said it took a long time to earn trust as a female officer.
“I think there was a perceived vulnerability that not just my coworkers, but even suspects out on the road underestimated me or targeted me just because I was a female. They thought that maybe I was weaker or easier to manipulate,” Young said.
Young said that being a woman in law enforcement, especially early on in a career, it can feel like “having a bad day” was not an option because it feels like everyone is looking at you.
“There are times where I came in with a chip on my shoulder, you know, I wanted to prove to everybody that I belonged here, and that I was going to go far in my career, and that no matter what was thrown at me, I was going to overcome it,” Young said.
Young urges women who are new to law enforcement to find a mentor. She adds that it is important for female officers to remember who they wanted to be in the field in the first place.
“You are going to have a unique set of challenges that your male counterparts don’t have to deal with. You’re going to be judged a little harder, you’re going to be maybe criticized a little harsher,” Young said. “I think it’s all about not losing sight of who you are.”
Detective L. McDonald is with the Farmington Hills Police Department’s Investigations Division.
McDonald started at the Farmington Hills Police Department in November 2011 as a police service aide, which is a civilian position with the department. After graduating from the Oakland Police Academy in December 2012, she applied for a police position at the department. She completed several months of training and about nine years of working road patrol before moving to her current position.
When she first started working in law enforcement, she said there were not nearly as many female officers at the department as there are today. The Farmington Hills Police Department currently has 16 female sworn officers.
They also have a program to recruit women police officers. “Blue, Red & You” is a workshop for women who are interested in becoming a first responder. This program was developed in 2022 in efforts to recruit more
women for careers at the Farmington Hills Police and Fire departments.
“I wanted to succeed and do well so that I could show the other female officers here, ‘Look what you can accomplish,’ and just kind of be a mentor to the female officers that are coming in, just like I had mentors when I was coming in,” McDonald said.
Capt. Jennifer Miles is the commander of the Emergency Communications and Operations Division at the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office. She started at the Sheriff’s Office in 1999 and has held several positions in her 25 years of service.
One of her many duties, which she began
in 2009 and still does today, is a women’s selfdefense program for civilian women throughout the county.
Miles is currently at the FBI National Academy to bring back skills in leadership, mindfulness and resilience to her agency.
“I think that we as women think and feel like every day you have to prove yourself that you belong there, and so every day is 100%. You don’t get to have a bad day,” Miles said. Miles encourages anyone interested in law enforcement to come apply to make a difference in their community.
Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.
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NOV. 15
Trivia night: Ages 21 and older compete in teams of eight (individuals welcome), BYOB with snacks and baked goods available for purchase, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Lathrup Village City Hall, 27400 Southfield Road, (248) 557-2600
NOV. 16
Gratitude Gala: Multiple sclerosis fundraiser presented by Yoga Moves, includes dinner, open bar, music, silent auction, entertainment and honoring of leaders in MS community, 6:30 p.m. (pre-glow party at 6 p.m.), The MINT, 27000 Evergreen Road in Lathrup Village, cbo.io/tickets/ymms24/tix24
NOV. 18-19
‘Knock The Ball Loose’ auditions: For current or prospective members of Rosedale Community Players, 7-10 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 17029 W. 13 Mile Road in Southfield, (313) 532-4010, rcptickets@ gmail.com, rosedalecommunityplayers.com
NOV. 20
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generation college graduate. I had always wanted to be a lawyer, and it took me some time to get back to law school, because I had so much college debt when I graduated undergraduate, and I just never dreamed that I could be a judge. It was just beyond my wildest imagination.”
In 2008, Nance began researching how to become a judge. She ran in 2010 for 46th District Court judge and lost, but she decided to try again in 2012 and won.
“I got 44% of the vote my first time out, and I was encouraged to do it again, so I came back, and I tell people who run and don’t win the first time, ‘If you’re really serious about it, do it again, because the first time you don’t even know what you don’t know about the whole campaign process,’ which can be daunting,” she said.
During her time on the bench, Nance has advocated for domestic violence survivors, drunk driving awareness, mental health, and opioid addiction awareness, held programs to help educate the public on the materials needed to attend court, and to close the intimidation gap between judges and the public.
“I see misdemeanors and I see people who come in on felonies. I see those cases all the way through, and I am determined in a lot of instances to try to turn the behavior around. I want to keep our community safe, but I want to give to the 18-, 19-, 20-, 21-year-olds that I see another option. So I have the ability to actually sentence them to skilled trades programs that have a GED component,” Nance said.
She said it’s important to her to give young people the opportunity to change their direction.
“I think when young people see another vision for their future,
they’re less apt to get back into trouble. And if that happens, if I can catch them early and young and just redirect them, if they are now making $45 to $75 an hour as a pipe fitter, they’re less likely to come back. They now have a reason not to get in trouble again.”
Nance thanked those who have supported her publicly and privately for their continued confidence in her. She addressed a Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission investigation.
“I think that just as I have won my re-election because people have believed in me, I also believe that I will vindicate myself from any current allegations of any misbehavior of any kind. I take my job too seriously. I take upholding the law seriously. I would not risk my position for anything or anybody. And I believe in being truthful. I believe that integrity is what you do when no one is watching, and character is what you portray when everyone’s watching. And I have portrayed the integrity and the character to hold this position. I feel strongly that if I can’t stand up for myself, then I can’t stand up for the rights of anyone in my court. So I intend to stand up for myself in the face of any adversity and in the face of any allegation.”
Her challenger, Dillard-Russaw, thanked her supporters.
“Your tireless dedication, belief in our message, and commitment to our community have meant the world to me,” she said. “Together, we stood up for integrity, fairness, and the need for a court system that serves every member of our community equally. We advocated for greater transparency, efficiency in our courts, and a justice system that prioritizes respect and dignity for all. These are not just campaign promises but values that continue to guide my work. This journey was never about one election — it was about real, lasting change for our community. While the outcome wasn’t what we hoped for, our efforts have laid a strong foundation for future progress. I remain dedicated to advocating for justice and improving the lives of our neighbors.”
For more information on 46th District Court, visit www. cityofsouthfield.com/departments/46th-district-court.
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deserve a store that’s on par with stores that we see, especially north of here,” Southfield Mayor Ken Siver stated.
“I’m looking at the improvements. I was aware of some of them, and I’m glad that from our meeting on Aug. 26, that action was taken, because we toured the store, and I mean, honestly, the floors and the refrigerator units and so on … to me, that’s not a Southfield standard.
“But given all of this and the fact that you’re telling us that it’s not a bottom performer — and I don’t doubt you that if you added gas pumps that it would be a better performer — but as far as in the profitability margin, which doesn’t concern us too much as shoppers. But I guess my question really is, what you outlined, what you’ve already done, and what you say you’re going to do, then one of the speculations was that if you didn’t get the gas pumps, you’d leave town.”
Caleb Stevens, the operations manager for the Kroger Co. of Michigan, addressed the mayor and other residents’ concerns that Kroger would leave.
“There’s no intention to close the store at this time. We are here tonight pointing out the fact that we have invested in the store, and we wouldn’t invest more into the store to anchor that, to keep that place, and to continue to be part of this community.”
Kroger representatives said the store’s lease will be up in 2031, and there are no plans to leave Southfield.
Stevens added that the Southfield
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a license typically will have a component for providing a community benefit by the applicant,” Kantor said. “So, for example, an applicant can get extra points for replacing city playground equipment, adopting a park, paving alleyways, and funding other community needs. … Three years ago, the city passed an ordinance but never initiated the application process, so at that time, applicants were proposing community benefits in the neighborhood of half a million dollars each. So, with two potential facilities, that would have been a million dollars in community benefit. So that would have freed up significant city funds.”
If a Headlee override is approved, the additional revenue would not be received by the city until August 2026, with the summer tax bill. As a short-term solution, the recommendation is for council to enact Public Act 33 of 1951 Special Assessment for Public Safety,
Kroger is “not a bottom performer financially, but they are a low performer financially, and a fuel center would help with the bottom line,” which would assist with further projects inside that building.
Garett Foley, the facilities and construction manager for the Kroger Co. of Michigan, provided the specific improvements that the council requested at the last meeting. He shared that the Kroger Co. has invested $1,050,000 in the Southfield store this year by replacing 5 HVAC rooftop units for $200,000, which was completed on Aug. 30; replacing frozen food doors for $300,000, which was completed on Oct. 11; and replacing the entire refrigeration system for $550,000, which is scheduled to be completed on Nov. 15.
The planned improvements for 2025 include a $4,174,000 investment. The fuel center would’ve accounted for $3,174,000 of that investment. The other $1 million would go toward a remodel with new dairy, beverage, produce and service-deli cases and adjusted lineup; meat islands; bakery fixtures; produce tables; front-end merchandisers; relaminated check lanes; exterior signs; repainted, updated and new shelving across the entire store; updated vestibule décor; and new tile.
“After this last meeting, we — myself, Garett — we went to the store along with district and executive management, walked the store to the conditions and see what can be done. That’s where the list of improvements … came from. We were able to get some of that funding brought forward to the next year instead of the three years that we discussed earlier. We also looked at what
which allows cities with a population under 14,500 to levy up to 10 mills for public safety operations and 10 mills for public safety capital. This would allow the City Council to determine its monetary needs for fiscal year 2025 and determine the expected shortfall. After the shortfall is determined, the City Council could set the corresponding millage to the 2025 summer tax bill to make up for the difference. The resulting funds would be allocated for public safety and could cover the increased cost of the new police contract, as well as some other existing public safety costs. This would free up the use of the general fund dollars for public safety to be used for other operational uses. If the City Council accepts the recommendation, then they will work with the city’s administration and city attorney to hold public hearings, resolutions, obtain approvals from the attorney general and governor, etc., required to both enact the Public Act 33 special assessment and place the Headlee override on the November 2025 ballot.
can the store do differently to improve the conditions that the city is seeing every day,” Stevens said.
Stevens said the store is working on training the store staff how to properly stock the shelves to be presentable, clean and full.
“You are absolutely correct. We do need better conditions in that store,” Stevens said. “So we want the city to understand this is a priority to us. Someone on the council last time said that some stores require more focus than others. We agreed completely. So this is going to be one of those focus stores.”
“So I probably have an issue with the word ‘required,’ because it should be they should just get upgraded like all the other locations in the other cities,” Councilwoman Coretta Houge said. “So I don’t want to make it seem as if Southfield residents and all those that frequent and utilize that Kroger’s, that they require some special attention that no other area does. So, I don’t think that word is appropriate. It just simply is a store that was ignored by Kroger.”
Houge added that she is grateful that Kroger representatives came before the council at the meeting because at the last meeting, they did not go up.
“I’m just disappointed that you may have seen where, at our last meeting, some of us weren’t feeling this project too well, and now we’ve got this all planned that, again, should have been part of the process before you came to us to ask for that, if you cared about that location, just like the one on Eight Mile in Livonia and all that,” Houge said.
“It’s just that I hate that there has been
no initiative on Kroger’s end to give us the type of Kroger that we deserve, like any other suburb, and that now that you want something, we have to give in order to see if we’re going to get that in return. We shouldn’t have to play this game of chicken like we did with the last location to call each other’s bluff. We should both care.”
Councilwoman Nancy Banks compared the Southfield Kroger to the Bloomfield Hills Kroger, expressing that Southfield residents drive to the Bloomfield store, which is smaller, busy and cleaner than the Southfield store, and does not have a fuel center.
Councilwoman Yolanda Haynes expressed frustration that the Southfield Kroger doesn’t have grocery items that she and other residents need in stock and encouraged the Kroger representatives to focus on customer satisfaction first.
The property manager for the center, Ron Hall, said, “It just seems to me, as a disinterested third party, it’s like you want to penalize Kroger for the condition of the store, which affects the entire center. I mean, it seems to me, being good council people that want the city of Southfield to progress, that you would approve, you’d want to help them by approving the gas station now and look for the future. They’re going to extend the lease.”
In a 0-6 vote, the motion to approve the request to conditionally rezone 0.78 acres of land at 19991 W. 12 Mile Road to a Kroger Fuel Station failed.
Call Staff Writer Kathryn Pentiuk at (586) 498-1070.
LEGAL NOTICE
CITY OF SOUTHFIELD ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
APPEAL NOTICE REGARDING ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS CASE #24-32
The City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding:
The appellant, Uri Freimark, representing the owner, Larry Freimark, is requesting the following waiver from the Board:
1. To construct a new attached garage to an existing single-family residence and convert the existing, attached garage to living space with a non-conforming front yard setback (35.5 ft. proposed, 40 ft. required) and a non-conforming side yard setback abutting a street (20 ft. proposed, 25 ft. required).
The property is located on the southeast corner of Lathrup Boulevard and Lincoln Drive between Greenfeld Road and Southfeld Road at 25874 Lathrup Boulevard, Section 24, Sidwell Parcel #76-24-24-326-001, zoned (R-2) Single Family Residential.
This appeal is to Section 5.64, Article 5 and Section 5.193, Article 22, Chapter 45 of the Southfeld City Code, more commonly known as the Zoning Ordinance.
This is a public hearing. If interested, you are encouraged to appear in person. You may have a representative (attorney or agent) appear in your presence to make the Board aware of your opinion. When appearing before the Board, please speak slowly and distinctly so that your testimony may be accurately recorded.
Documents regarding this appeal are available for review prior to the public hearing. Written comments, questions and requests to review these materials must be received prior to 4:00 p.m. on the date of the hearing and should be directed to the Zoning Board of Appeals, Department of Building & Safety Engineering, 1st Floor Public Works Building, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld, Michigan, Telephone 248-796-4100.
The meeting will be held Tuesday December 3, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, 26000 Evergreen Road, Southfeld.
City of Southfeld Zoning Board of Appeals
Individuals with special needs who plan to attend this meeting should contact the City Clerk’s Offce at 248-796-5150 (voice) or 248-354-4831 (TDD). If auxiliary aids or services are needed, reasonable advance notice is required.
Janet Jackson City Clerk
Published: Southfeld Sun 11/14/2024
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Pallotta, received 311,267 votes (43.29%).
In an election profile for C & G Newspapers, Brown shared that her goal is to “continue running a Clerk/Register of Deeds office that serves as a model for the state, receiving local and nationwide acclaim for excellence and innovation.”
Pallotta previously served as the clerk for Independence Township.
In her election profile, she stated that one of her goals is to advocate for election integrity and local control of elections.
She also shared that she wants to initiate “immediate alerts about potential fraud activity to secure all Register of Deed property records 24/7” and “Reassess online services and the merit of associated fees to improve access to public records.”
Oakland County treasurer
Two candidates were running for one four-year term. The salary for the position is $170,761.
The Democratic incumbent, Robert Wittenberg, won reelection, garnering 383,503 votes (53.52%). His Republican
opponent, Donna Blake, received 331,837 votes (46.31%).
Wittenberg, 43, has been a resident of Huntington Woods for 29 years. He stated in his election profile for C & G Newspapers, “We accomplished a lot during my first term (lowest tax foreclosures, updated investment policy, increased efficiency/transparency, etc.), but the work is not done. My top priorities will continue to be protecting the financial security of every resident in Oakland County, maintaining our AAA Bond rating, and keeping Oakland County a wonderful place to live and work. I will do all I can to secure taxpayer dollars, preserve property values, and prevent foreclosure.”
Oakland County Board of Commissioners District 3
Two candidates were running for one four-year term on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners representing District 3, which covers Madison Heights, Hazel Park and part of Troy. The position pays a salary of $45,131.
The Democrat incumbent, Ann Erickson Gault, defended her seat with 19,647 votes (56.41%), while her Republican challenger, Douglas MacLean, received 15,086 votes (43.32%).
Gault, 61, is an attorney who was appointed to the county board in November 2023 following the death of her predecessor Gary McGillivray. She previously served on the Troy City Council from 2019 through 2023. She is an attorney and has lived in Troy for 20 years.
Her goals include investing in communities by enhancing and expanding the park system, building affordable housing, increasing access to mental health and substance abuse treatment, and expanding public transit. She also wants to work on improving gun safety, ensuring water affordability, and improving environmental sustainability.
The morning after the election, Gault said in an email, “I am grateful that the people of Hazel Park, Madison Heights and Troy have shown their faith in me to represent them on the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. Regardless whether I earned your vote in this election, I will work for your best interests and fight for everyone in my district.”
“Thank you Doug MacLean for campaigning with integrity and civility, which is so important in these divisive times,” she added. “Special thank you to my supporters, who worked tirelessly and helped me financially. I could not have won this without your help.”
MacLean, 82, is a retired police officer who has lived in Madison Heights for 80 years and served with the Police Department there. He served on the Board of Education for the Madison District Public Schools for around 17 years.
“I would like to say thanks to all who helped me along the way,” MacLean said via email Nov. 6. “May God bless each and every one of you for the help you gave me. And may God continue to bless America. This is why people fight and claw their way to get into this wonderful country of ours — the freedom this country gives is like no other. God has a reason for all of this to happen this way. Just have to wait and see what is going to happen next.”
NOTICE OF BIDS
The City of Southfeld will receive proposals for the following item(s) until the time and date indicated: Escalator Removal and Renovation, December 3, 2024, at 11:30 AM Local Time. Specifcations are available on www.mitn.info NIGP codes are 90900, 90922,90931,90934,90960,90961,90963,91020,91116,91200,91240, 91400,91427,91444,91484. For questions, contact the Purchasing Department at 248-796-5250.
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ACROSS
1. QA’s focus, pl.
5. “Swan Lake” steps
8. Evite request, acr.
12. Long stories
14. Final, abbr.
15. Opposite of neo-
16. Synagogue scroll
17. Poseidon’s domain
18. One-eighty
19. *Mary Poppins and Maria von Trapp
21. *Vivian Ward and Erin Brockovich
23. Kum Ba follower
24. Cry out loud
25. Stolen, slangily
28. Greek salad cheese
30. Popular clubs of the 1970s
35. Chimpanzees, e.g.
37. Porcine fat
39. Great divide
40. Cat o’how many tails?
41. Podium, pl.
43. Dead against
44. Work the dough
46. Urban haze
47. Manner of walk
48. Parlor piece
50. Riyadh native, e.g.
52. Sixth note
53. Common fairway club
55. Brewed beverage
57. *”Red” Redding and Nelson Mandela
61. *Ricky Bobby and Buddy
65. Beat the Joneses
66. Outrage
68. Adjust, as laces
69. Tears violently
70. Anointment liquid
71. Talks and talks and talks
72. a.k.a. Operation Neptune
73. “Just kidding!”
74. Billy Joel’s “____ Always a Woman”
DOWN
1. Between Phi and Kappa
2. Second word in a fairytale
3. Encircle
4. Like Freddy Krueger, e.g.
5. Boot-wearing feline
6. Draft pick
7. Impolite look
8. Miles per hour, e.g.
9. Insult
10. Between bleu and jaune
11. Connection between brain and spinal
FAMOUS ACTORS
cord
13. Bundle of wheat
15. Like certain libraries
20. Pup
22. Hemingway’s “The ___ Man and the Sea”
24. Railyard worker
25. *Forrest Gump and Jimmy Dugan
26. Offer two cents
27. Doctrine
29. New Mexico town
31. Deep pile carpet
32. Atlantic Ocean/ Pacifc Ocean waterway, e.g.
33. Ostium, pl.
34. *Violet Crawley and Minerva McGonagall
36. Center of authority
38. “The New Look” main character
42. September stone
45. Phobos’ brother, Greek mythology
49. Time period
51. *Catwoman and “Jinx” Johnson
54. Vidalia one
56. Regions
57. *Han Solo and Indiana Jones
58. Wished undone
59. Europe’s highest volcano
60. *Nelson, star of
1982 album
8 flms with Jeanette MacDonald 61. Matted wool 62. Write on tombstone, e.g. 63. Facebook button 64. More is ____?
67. Duran Duran’s
