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Nancy Salvia picks up Rochester mayor’s gavel

Stuart Bikson to serve as mayor pro tem

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

ROCHESTER — Nancy Salvia was recently appointed the new mayor of Rochester, a position she will hold for the next year.

Salvia, a financial adviser, was unanimously elected to the position by her peers.

She has lived in the city for 16 years and has served on the council since 2017, including committee work in infrastructure, facilities, trees, the Community House and the Older Persons’ Commission.

Salvia shared a few comments during the Nov. 26 City Council meeting.

“First of all, thank you, thank you,” she said. “We are so blessed as a city, as a council, to have an amazing council, a strong council, a very engaged council.

“I recognize that everyone at the council table brings gifts and talents to this city and to the council — we have strategy, we have tenacity, we have pas-

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Thousands of people fill Main Street in downtown Rochester to take in the kickoff of The Big, Bright Light Show Nov. 25, which flipped the switch on more than 1 million points of glimmering holiday light on the buildings downtown. The display will be lit every evening from 5 p.m. to midnight through Jan. 19. ABOVE: Santa and Mrs. Claus address the crowd during the event. For more photos, visit candgnews.com/galleries.

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Off-duty nurse helps save man’s life during heart attack

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

ROCHESTER — A local man has a second shot at life after suffering from cardiac arrest and collapsing on Main Street in downtown Rochester.

Rochester Police Chief George Rouhib said dispatch received a call Oct. 26 regarding a man who required medical attention in front of Chomp at 200 S. Main Street.

“While Dispatcher Simon was speaking with the 911 caller, the male collapsed, lost consciousness and stopped breathing. This critical information was relayed to the responding police officers and firefighters,” he explained.

Rochester police Officer Brenna Houge and Rochester Fire Department Engine 2 were first on the scene, followed by Rochester Police Sgt. Mark Lyon, who discovered Amanda Drogowski — a registered nurse — performing CPR on the man.

“She continued chest compressions until Sgt. Lyon attached (automated external defibrillator) pads to the patient’s chest, following the AED’s prompt, and continued CPR,” Rouhib said. “Amanda maintained chest compressions until officer Hogue took over.

“Amanda then moved to the head of the patient to assist with ventilation using the bag mask until paramedics arrived with oxygen. Sgt. Lyon noted that the man began showing signs of life as a LUCAS (chest compression) machine was being positioned. Immediately thereafter, he regained a pulse and started to breathe on his own.”

The patient was transported to the nearest hospital, where he began to regain consciousness. The next day, police followed up with the patient’s daughter, who reported that her father was in an inten-

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TWIN LAKES GOLF CLUB HOSTS GINGERBREAD CHALLENGE

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

OAKLAND TOWNSHIP — Twin Lakes Golf Club announces the return of its Gingerbread House Challenge, now in its second year. The event, held from noon to 3 p.m. Dec. 14, invites families and community members to bring their creativity to life with imaginative gingerbread house designs.

Led by Executive Chef Nate Liska and his team, the day will feature decorating tips, pop-up shops from local makers and plenty of cheer, with Chef Nate Liska stepping into character as a holiday elf to spread the season’s magic.

This year, the event gained extra kindness with the support of Ashley Rewold of @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, a local real estate expert.

“At @properties, we believe in more than selling houses; we’re here to build community,” Rewold said in a press release. “The Gingerbread House Challenge brings people together in the most heartwarming way, and I’m honored to help make it a memorable experience for families.”

Laura Helms, Twin Lakes general manager, expressed excitement for the community’s growing involvement in a press release.

“The response from last year was inspiring. Watching families and friends come together in such a creative, joyful way is a testament to the power of our community spirit,” Helms said.

“This is the second year partnering with Neighborhood House to collect mittens and hats for local families in need. The dona-

RECAP OF THE MHSAA GIRLS SWIM AND DIVE STATE FINALS

Eichbrecht continues historic career for Lakers, Blue Devils shoot up leaderboards

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — It’s difficult to find a sport where teams can carry over success more consistently than swim and dive.

This year’s edition of the Michigan High School Athletic Association girls swim and dive state finals showcased Ann Arbor Pioneer winning its fifth straight

Division 1 championship while Farmington Hills Mercy (D2) and East Grand Rapids (D3) both earned back-to-back titles in their respective divisions. East Grand Rapids has currently won four consecutive titles, winning two apiece in Division 2 and 3.

It’s about strength in numbers and who can put the most swimmers in the pool on the brightest stage, and it’s ultimately what separates teams from being state champions to being state runnersup each year.

The average point differential between first and second place over the

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A child shows off a gingerbread creation during Twin Lakes Golf Club’s first Gingerbread House Challenge last year.

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CRIME WATCH

Computer compromised, attempted wire fraud reported

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the 1800 block of Burning Bush Court for a report of possible fraud at 11:59 a.m. Oct. 16.

The caller advised dispatch that her home computer had been compromised and that the responsible suspect had messaged her that she was liable for contributing to child pornography. The caller also advised dispatch that the suspect was attempting to convince her to transfer $19,500 from her bank account.

Deputies arrived on scene and interviewed the caller, who said she received a pop-up notification on her laptop computer displaying a Microsoft logo and saying that a virus was attacking the Microsoft server. The pop-up message also provided a phone number for her to contact.

The caller called the provided phone number and contacted a female voice who identified herself as “Lisa Patterson.” The female accused the caller of contributing to child pornography and instructed her to wire $19,500 to a provided account.

The female voice also instructed her to download software on her computer, which she did. The caller stated that she did not wire the $19,500 as instructed.

Deputies instructed the caller to discontinue using her computer and take it to a computer technician to have the spyware removed. She was also instructed to contact her bank and advise them of the incident. She was instructed to update all passwords.

Deputies contacted her bank and confirmed that the $19,500 had not been transferred from her account.

Organized retail fraud reported

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to Lululemon, 252 N. Adams Road, for a retail fraud that had just reportedly occurred at 8:48 p.m. Oct. 17.

The store employee stated that three female suspects entered the store, started selecting various items of clothing and concealed them on their persons. One of the suspects allegedly concealed clothing in a baby stroller, under her baby. The three suspects also openly carried clothing out of the store while making no attempt to conceal the stolen merchandise or pay for the items, police said.

The store employee reportedly observed the three suspects entering a black Jeep, which was last seen westbound on Walton Avenue. The total amount of stolen mer-

chandise was valued at $810. Deputies requested store video footage and a statement of loss. The investigation continues.

Car stolen

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies were dispatched to the 900 block of Arcadian Court for a report of a stolen vehicle at 1:40 a.m. Oct. 28.

Deputies met with the complainant, who stated that he parked his vehicle in the driveway of his home at approximately 10:15 p.m. Oct. 27, and at approximately 1 a.m. Oct. 28, he noticed that the vehicle was no longer in his driveway. The complainant stated that he did leave the vehicle unlocked and he was still in possession of the only known key. Investigation is ongoing.

Missing elderly woman found safe

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies responded to the 2000 block of Lagoon Drive for a report of a missing 70-year-old woman with memory care issues who had been missing for approximately two hours. The woman was from China and was unfamiliar with the area, did not speak English and was not wearing trackable technology, police said.

A search operation was established. While conducting the search, dispatch received a welfare check for a person matching the description in Pontiac. Deputies located the woman, where she was found to be unharmed, and turned her over to family.

Fleeing and eluding

ROCHESTER HILLS — Deputies received a notification about a stolen silver Hyundai Sonata traveling northbound on Rochester Road from Wattles at 9:37 p.m. Oct. 30.

Deputies reportedly located the stolen vehicle at the intersection of Rochester Road and South Boulevard and attempted to box the vehicle in while waiting for the traffic signal to change. The vehicle took a U-turn and fled southbound on Rochester Road, police said.

Deputies immediately activated their emergency equipment and initiated a pursuit. The pursuit was terminated, and the vehicle continued southbound on Rochester Road from Square Lake Road, police said.

The city of Troy was notified by dispatch of the vehicle’s last known direction of travel. No information was available on the suspect.

Police investigate report

of child sexual abuse material

ROCHESTER HILLS — A 31-year-

old man walked into the Rochester Hills substation at 7:29 a.m. Nov. 1 and explained to deputies that he had met a 46-year-old man from Vancouver, Canada, via an internet site.

According to the report, the two men rendezvoused at a motel in the 1900 block of Star Batt Drive, and during their encounter, the 46-year-old man allegedly showed the 31-year-old man videos of him engaging in sexual acts with a child. Sometime later, the 31-year-old collected the electronics used to show the videos, left the motel and arrived at the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office to turn over the computer equipment.

As the 31-year-old man arrived at the Sheriff’s Office, the 46-year-old man came into the station to report his electronics had been stolen, police said. Detectives conducted interviews of both individuals. The investigation is ongoing.

Driver caught on the road with suspended license

ROCHESTER — An officer observing traffic traveling on Main near University reportedly observed a vehicle with a loud defective muffler at approximately 9:45 p.m. Nov. 18. A search of the license plate revealed that the vehicle was not insured and

that the registered owner’s license was suspended, police said.

The officer reportedly conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, who was placed under arrest for driving with a suspended license. The driver was transported to the Rochester Police Department and processed. The driver was released shortly after with a citation.

Speeding driver arrested

ROCHESTER — An officer performing selective enforcement in the area of Main and University reportedly observed a vehicle traveling 43 mph in a 25 mph zone at approximately 10:55 p.m. Nov. 9.

The officer conducted a traffic stop and made contact with the driver, observing signs of impairment. Police said the driver failed field sobriety tests and was offered a preliminary breath test, which they allegedly refused.

The driver was placed under arrest and transported to the Police Department. The driver was offered a chemical breath test, which the driver also allegedly refused. A blood search warrant was sought, and the driver’s blood was taken for analysis. The driver was held until sober and released, police said.

— Mary Beth Almond

NEWS & NOTES

POST • DECEMBER 4, 2024

Compiled by Mary Beth Almond

Santa visits at The Village of Rochester Hills

ROCHESTER HILLS — Santa made his grand arrival to The Village of Rochester Hills Nov. 22 during the annual Light the Village event. He will continue to make weekly appearances through Christmas Eve. Santa also plans to bring some of his reindeer with him during several of his visits.

Guests are welcome to visit Santa’s Snug at The Village of Rochester Hills, where they can meet and take photos with Santa and drop off their Christmas wish lists. The Village of Rochester Hills’ Magical Mailbox will be set up outside Santa’s Snug and will deliver letters directly to the North Pole.

All visits with Santa are free and are available by walk-up only meetings during Santa’s hours of availability through Dec. 24. A full schedule of dates and times are available online at thevorh.com.

Rochester Regional Chamber Foundation hosts annual Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade

ROCHESTER — The Rochester Regional Chamber Foundation will present the Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 8. The parade marches down Main Street from the corner of Tienken and Rochester roads.

Participants can view in person along Rochester Road from Tienken

Library presents ‘The Conversation Project’ Dec. 10

ROCHESTER – Rochester Hills Public Library presents “The Conversation Project” at 7 p.m. Dec. 10.

Registered Nurse Vicki Klanke explains how “The Conversation Project” can help every person’s wish for end-of-life care be expressed and respected. This program provides tools, guidance, and resources to begin “the conversation” with people you love.

The event is open to the public. Registration is required. To register, visit calendar.rhpl.org or call (248) 656-2900. The library is located at 500 Olde Towne Road in downtown Rochester.

COUPLE CELEBRATES 70TH ANNIVERSARY

ROCHESTER HILLS — Sherman and Sharon Collins recently celebrated their 70th anniversary. Married Nov. 26, 1954, in Dearborn, both were teachers in the Dearborn Schools. They now live in Rochester Hills.

Enjoy the holiday lights at Innovation Hills

ROCHESTER HILLS — Innovation Hills will light up for the holidays, through Jan. 15. The lights will be on from 5 to 7 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and from 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays-Sundays.

Special events include a movie night sponsored by RARA Recreation at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 6, and a caroling night sponsored by the Guardians of Harmony at 6 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 13.

Enjoy free giveaways every weekend in December to the first 200 people. Churro bites will be available on Fridays, special effects glasses are offered on Saturdays, and cookies will be handed out on Sundays. Innovation Hills is located at 2800 W. Hamlin Road in Rochester Hills.

to Second Street. Local road closures begin at 1:30 p.m.

Plan your parking ahead by visiting the city website at ci.rochester. mi.us/231/Parking. Suggested parking areas in downtown Rochester include the garages located at East Parking Platform Garage, 415 East Street, and West Parking Platform Garage, 414 Walnut Blvd. Parade presenting sponsors include Erskine Law Attorneys & Counselors, Genisys Credit Union, and Serra Ford Buick GMC of Rochester Hills.

The first annual Reindeer Classic 1-Mile Dash fun run for Rochester

Band & Orchestra Boosters premiers at 1:30 p.m., directly before the 2024 Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade. The event invites all ages to don reindeer antlers and race along Main Street to support the Rochester Band & Orchestra boosters. Registration is $25 per person. Sponsorships and participation registration are available at rhsrpms. weebly.com.

For more information, visit rrc-mi.com or call the chamber office at (248) 651-6700.

Gillian ‘Quinn’ Tansell awarded Patrick and Christie Scoggin Foundation Scholarship

ROCHESTER — Gillian “Quinn” Tansell, a recent graduate of Stoney Creek High School, will enter Oakland University this fall — a path now made possible by the Patrick and Christie Scoggin Foundation Scholarship.

The award, now in its 13th year, was established by the late Patrick Scoggin and his wife, Christie, to support promising students from local high schools.

“Ever since my kindergarten graduation, I knew I wanted to be an art teacher,” Tansell said in a statement. “I have a creative mind that loves to imagine and brainstorm the unthinkable. Creative thinking is crucial in a world that desperately needs imagination to solve ongoing issues.”

Her passion for education is not just about her own aspirations but also about the impact she hopes to have on future generations.

“I want to help others develop and grow their creative thinking,” Tansell said in a statement. “It’s about providing a light for younger generations coming into their own. My education at OU will allow me to be involved in a pay-it-forward view on life.”

The Scoggin Scholarship offers full tuition for up to four years, opening new doors for Tansell and allowing her to consider a double major.

“Oakland University is deeply grateful for the continued support and significant impacts of the Patrick and Christie Scoggin Foundation. Their generosity transforms the educational journey of our students and makes a profound difference in the lives of students just like Quinn,” Michael Westfall, vice president of university advancement, said in a statement.

As she begins her journey at Oakland University, Tansell looks forward to joining The Honors College and participating in campus life, including the Christian club.

Christie Scoggin continues to forward the mission she and her late husband shared.

“My late husband and I started this scholarship in 2012 to begin to share the blessings that we were given in life with those that might need help financially to complete a degree,” Christie Scoggin said in a press release.

“It made sense to partner up with OU, being such a terrific university close by the Rochester area. I am a teacher by training and my husband a business man. Education has always been our passion and is a large part of the mission of our Scoggin Family Foundation.”

Cass Community Social Services hosts 18th annual Rochester Holiday Breakfast

ROCHESTER — Local residents are invited to kick off the holidays and celebrate the work of Cass Community Social Services from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 8 at the Royal Park Hotel, 600 E. University Drive in Rochester.

The Rev. Faith Fowler, executive director of the organization, said the event is vital to Cass Community’s outreach in offering provisions to “unhoused men, women and children seeking food, shelter, and medical care as well as services to adults with developmental disabilities.”

“We are very thankful for our host committee, volunteers, community support and sponsors who will ensure another fun and festive kickoff to the holidays,” Fowler said in a press release.

The Rochester Holiday Breakfast for Cass was originally organized by Susan Bath Thomasson and the Bath Family Foundation. The tradition of celebrating at the beginning of the holiday season was created to raise funds for children who are unhoused at Cass Community Social Services. The host committee carries on this tradition in memory of Thomasson. Fowler said the Rochester breakfast “has become one of our greatest sources of funding to fill the gap for homeless mothers and their children.”

“The Cass Family Shelter and the Fox Family Center have been challenged with twice the number of unhoused people for more than three years now and the high cost of food has made it difficult to make ends meet,” Fowler added. “The funds raised at the annual breakfast will help us continue to care for some of the most vulnerable people in metropolitan Detroit.”

Tickets are $75 per adult and $30 per child 12 years old and under. To purchase tickets online and reserve your seat, visit casscommunity.org.

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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DEC. 5-7

Gifts & Greens Market: Fundraiser for Rochester Garden Club with all proceeds assisting community, 5-8 p.m. Dec. 5, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 6 and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Dec. 7, Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, 1550 Walton Blvd. in Rochester Hills, rochestergardenclub. org

Quality sale: Hosted by Friends of the Rochester Hills Public Library, includes books, puzzles, games, DVDs, CDs and other like-new items, 3-8 p.m. Dec. 5, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 6 and 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Dec. 7, RHPL, 500 Olde Towne Road in Rochester, rhpl.org

DEC. 5 & 12

Holiday variety show: Performance by OPC 650 Players, also luncheon and dessert, noon-2 p.m., OPC Social & Activity Center, 650 Letica Drive in Rochester, (248) 659-1029

DEC. 6-7

Kris Kringle Market: Open-air event featuring 35-plus vendors, live music and caroling, warming tent with hot-spice wine, beer and food, child-size gingerbread houses for play, Santa visit and s’mores station, 4-10 p.m. Dec. 6 and noon-10 p.m. Dec. 7, West Fourth Street between Main Street and Walnut Boulevard in downtown Rochester, www.downtownrochestermi. com/kris-kringle-market

DEC. 6 & 13

Advent concerts: Noon, St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 620 Romeo St. in Rochester, stpaulsrochester. org/index.php/harmony-in-the-hills

DEC. 7

A Visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus: Bring wish list and camera, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, registration required, (248) 656-4663, rochesterhills.org/ musprograms

Breakfast with Santa: Also crafts, holiday movie, raffle and more, 9 a.m.-noon, Oak Arbor Church and School, 495 Oak Arbor Circle West in Rochester, eventbrite.com

DEC. 8

Reindeer Classic 1-Mile Dash: Inaugural event, 1:30 p.m., start and finish on Main Street before Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade, raceroster.com

Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade: Features more than 100 floats, marching bands, community groups, and Santa and Mrs. Claus, 1.5-mile route along Rochester Road, 2 p.m., rrc-mi.com/ christmas-parade

Rochester Community Christmas Concert: Featuring numerous local choirs and bands, 7:30 p.m., St. Andrew Catholic Church, 1234 Inglewood Ave. in Rochester, www.facebook.com/rochestercommunity christmasconcert

DEC. 11

Winter Wonderland Ball: Holiday cookies, snacks and drinks, dancing, and photos on red carpet, for kids in grades 1-5, 6-8 p.m., Rochester Avon Recreation Authority, 500 E. Second St., rararecreation.org

DEC. 11 & 18

Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Virtual workshop hosted by AgeWays, learn to communicate with family and healthcare providers, reduce stress, guilt, anger and depression, and make difficult decisions, 6-7:30 p.m., free but donations accepted, ageways.org, tinyurl.com/agewaysworkshops

DEC. 12

Pancakes & PJs: Dinner cooked by Rochester firefighters, Santa visit, kids craft and holiday-themed photos, proceeds benefit The Big, Bright Light Show, 5-8 p.m., Rochester Fire Department, 277 E. Second St., register at www.downtownrochestermi.com/ pancakes-pjs

Holiday concert: Featuring organist Jason Branham, The Birmingham Musicale Choral Ensemble and The Birmingham String Ensemble, 1 p.m., University Presbyterian Church, 1385 S. Adams Road in Rochester Hills, thebirminghammusicale.org

DEC. 13

Milk & Cookies with Santa: Also photos, activities and meet The Grinch, 4-8 p.m., Rochester Avon Recreation Authority, 500 E. Second St., rararecreation.org

‘My Favorite Things’: Performance by Rochester Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m., St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 620 Romeo Road in Rochester, rochestersymphony. com/event/my-favorite-things

Meet actors from ‘A Christmas Story’: Q&A with Zack Ward (Scut Farkus) and Yano Anaya (Grover Dill) at 8 p.m. and screening at 8:30 p.m., also VIP meet-andgreet with photo opportunities and autographs from 4-7:30 p.m., Emagine Rochester Hills, 200 Barclay Circle in Rochester Hills, emagine-entertainment.com

DEC. 14

Gingerbread House Challenge: Get decorating tips from chef and his team, also pop-up shops featuring local makers and Neighborhood House collecting mittens and hats, noon-3 p.m., Twin Lakes Golf Club, 455 Twin Lakes Drive in Oakland Township, (248) 601-4172

DEC. 15

Holiday Home Tour: See six decorated houses in Rochester, Rochester Hills and Oakland Township, noon-5 p.m., get map and tickets at Rochester Hills Public Library, 500 Olde Towne Road, or online at rhpl. org/friends-of-rhpl/#friends-events

DEC. 19

Candlelight Walking Tours: Features historic vignettes and campfire cooking, a capella carols, and deco-

To view more Community Calendar and to submit your own, use the QR code or visit candgnews.com/calendar. To advertise an event, call (586) 498-8000.

rated 1840s farmhouse, guided tours includes inside and outside stations, hour times slots available 6-9 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, registration required, (248) 656-4663, rochesterhills.org/musprograms

DEC. 20

Holiday concert: Performance by Motor City Chorale, 7:30 p.m., First Congregational Church of Rochester, 1315 N. Pine St., motorcitychorale.com/home

DEC. 21

Old-Fashioned Christmas: Take wagon to all buildings for theater groups, live music, crafts, snacks and more, noon-4 p.m., Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, (248) 6564663, rochesterhills.org/musprograms

ONGOING

The Big, Bright Light Show: See downtown Rochester buildings illuminated, 5 p.m.-midnight until Jan. 19, www.downtownrochestermi.com/the-big-bright-lightshow

‘A Christmas Carol’: Select dates and times until Dec. 22, Meadow Brook Theatre on campus of Oakland University, 378 Meadow Brook Road in Rochester, (248) 377-3300, www.mbtheatre.com/ a-christmas-carol-24-25

Holidays at Meadow Brook: Holiday Walk on select dates until Dec. 23, Winter Wonder Lights on select dates until Dec. 30, and Santa Saturdays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Dec. 7, 14 and 21, Meadow Brook Hall, 350 Estate Drive in Rochester, meadowbrookhall.org/ holidays

Santa visits: Take own photos at Santa’s Snug and drop off wish lists in Magical Mailbox, weekends through mid-December, then daily Dec. 19-24, Festival Park at The Village of Rochester Hills, 104 N. Adams Road, free and walk-up only, see times and special dates with reindeer at Fountain Park at thevorh.com/events

All Aboard! Model Railroad Exhibit: Presented by Stoney Creek Model Railroad Club, noon-4 p.m. Dec.

7, 14-15, 21-22 and 26-29, and Jan. 2-4, Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm, 1005 Van Hoosen Road, rochesterhills.org/musprograms, (248) 6564663

Dinosaur Hill Nature Preserve activities: Owl Hoot (6-7:30 p.m. Dec. 21), plus ongoing Story & STEAM (ages 3-5, 10-11 a.m. every second and fourth Friday of month) and Nature Tales Classic (story, snack and craft, ages 3-5, 10-11 a.m. every third Thursday of month), 333 N. Hill Circle in Rochester, dinosaurhill. org

Widowed Friends Movie Club: Meets every second Tuesday of month, Emagine Rochester Hills, 200 Barkley Circle, shows and times TBD, contact Valerie at (248) 701-9567 or widowedfriends9@gmail.com

Live entertainment: Upcoming shows include Pop Rocks ’90s-2000s tribute (Dec. 6), Christmas Show featuring Alan Turner as Kenny Rogers (Dec. 8), Motown tribute/Christmas Show featuring The Prolifics (Dec. 13), Christmas with The King - The Ultimate Elvis Tribute (Dec. 14), Aaron Caruso - Christmas Crooner (Dec. 15), Journey Tribute featuring Captured Detroit (Dec. 20), Dueling Pianos (Dec. 21 and 27), Toby Keith tribute/Christmas Show (Dec. 22), and Sponge (Dec. 28), The Roxy, 401 Walton Blvd. in Rochester Hills, (248) 453-5285, theroxyrochester.com/events

• 7-10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, Fork n’ Pint, 51 N. Broadway in Lake Orion, forknpintlakeorion.com, (248) 845-4476

Free medicare help: Hosted by Michigan Medicare Assistance Program and AgeWays, meet with trained counselor by appointment during open enrollment period (until Dec. 7), OPC Social & Activity Center, 650 Letica Drive in Rochester, (248) 608-0249

Rochester Toastmasters: Meets 6:30 p.m. every first and third Thursday of month, Pixley Memorial Hall, 322 W. University Drive in Rochester, (248) 828-5649, www.4890.toastmastersclubs.org

Health workshops: Hosted by Corewell Health, free and virtual, beaumonthealth.digitalsignup.com

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sive care unit but “was conscious, was able to talk and was enjoying the Detroit Lions game.”

“Doctors confirmed that without the immediate lifesaving assistance provided by Amanda Drogowski, the man would not have survived,” Rouhib noted.

In recognition of her heroic actions, Drogowski received a Civilian Award at the Nov. 11 Rochester City Council meeting and was commended for her “exceptional lifesaving efforts.”

“I just think it’s amazing when someone can save someone’s life. Amanda happens to be a registered nurse, so thank God she was there. And a big thank you to all our police officers and firefighters that were there, they did a great job too — and our dispatcher,” Rouhib said.

“This is what makes me stay in this business — things like this.”

Many people took to social media to thank Drogowski for her swift and courageous action.

On the Rochester Police Facebook page, Lizzy Brighi said: “Wow. Whoever this beautiful young woman is, I want to thank her

for bringing some faith back into humanity. Outstanding work. God Bless.”

Cindy Seme commented: “What a hero! Congratulations on your civilian

award. Thank God there are kind helpful people in this world like you.”

Camyn Oliver stated: “Not all heroes wear a cape or a mask. ... THANK YOU for

being selfless and caring! Keep (sprinkling) your sparkles and sharing your kindness.” Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

Photo by the city of Rochester

Amanda Drogowski, center, was recognized by Rochester Police Chief George Rouhib during a recent City Council meeting for her help in saving a man’s life.

Swim/dive

weekend slate was 172.83 points with the highest coming in at 234 points in Division 3.

Something doesn’t necessarily sit right with that type of distance, but it’s a numbers game at the end of the day.

Local teams in the C & G Newspapers coverage area put their best foot forward at the state finals with a large group of individual state champions, a team state champion, and a team runner-up as well.

Below is a recap of the MHSAA girls swim and dive state finals (in order of division).

Division 1

Bloomfield Hills Placement: 10th

Bloomfield Hills just keeps on improving.

After placing 12th last season, a massive progression from 17th in 2022, the Black Hawks finished 10th overall Nov. 23 at the Holland Aquatic Center.

Sophomore sensation Bailey Robinson led the way with a pair of individual all-State finishes in the 50 (2nd) and 100 (2nd) freestyle while sophomore Kailey Bachmann added one in the 100 butterfly (3rd), where she finished 17th at the 2023 state finals.

It was the sophomores again shining for Bloomfield Hills in the relay side as Robinson and Bachmann teamed up with sophomore Violet Keiper and senior Livia Baker to earn all-State in the 200 freestyle relay by placing seventh.

Robinson, Bachmann, and Keiper put the finishing touches on an incredible state showing by tallying another all-State finish in the 400 freestyle relay alongside junior Sophia Hawkins.

The Black Hawks have an extremely talented and youthful squad who is ready to take the next step at states, especially with Robinson, now a four-time individual allStater, within arm’s reach of a state title to her name.

West Bloomfield Placement: 12th

It’s Elizabeth Eichbrecht’s world, and she just allows other people to swim in it.

One of the top swimmers – if not the top swimmer – in the state, the junior phenom already had four individual state titles, but when has two more ever hurt anyone?

Eichbrecht reestablished her dominance in the 200 and 500 freestyle Nov. 23 at the Holland Aquatic Center, taking first place in both events including an eight-second victory in the 500 freestyle.

a shot at a clean state title sweep her senior season.

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Currently committed to Indiana University Bloomington, Eichbrecht will have

West Bloomfield head coach Ronson Webster said there’s two things he feels separates her from the competition.

“I think it’s her true grit and determination,” Webster said. “That’s the thing that really makes her stand out above everybody else.

“She’s not only going to be someone who is the first person at practice and the last one to leave, but she’s one of those people that’s just a competitor. Whenever she knows she’s gotta race, she goes out there and she goes for it.”

Eichbrecht also teamed up with junior Bryn Cusack, sophomore Jessica Conkey, and freshman Piper Smith to tally an allState finish in the 200 medley relay by placing eighth.

The 200 medley relay was the award winner for most improved event for the Lakers after finishing 22nd in 2023, and Webster said the all-State finish was largely due to their first-year swimmer, Smith.

“Throughout the season last year, we didn’t have a breaststroker,” Webster said. “Elizabeth (Eichbrecht) had to form into a breaststroker and fill that spot, but this year we had a freshman come in that is a breaststroker in Piper Smith. That was a huge contributing factor to us being able to bring that relay to all-State this year.”

On top of the Lakers’ incredible state finals performance, Webster’s squad also brought home the Oakland Activities Association White league title due to contributions from Eichbrecht, Cusack, Conkey, Smith, senior Olivia Johnson, senior Natalie Weissman, senior diver Jamie Vincent, sophomore Alexandra Moga, and many more.

“Honestly, the girls did fantastic the entire season,” Webster said. “They continued to improve the whole way through. A lot of the underclassmen girls stepped it up and played a big role in us winning the league meet. I’m very proud of them.”

Rochester Placement: 13th

Sophomore Taylor Robinson was not going to be denied this season.

After being the lone state qualifier for Rochester last season but coming up short on bringing home a point for the Falcons, Robinson made sure her second trip to the state finals stage would be well worth it.

Finishing eighth in the 50 freestyle and earning all-State honors, Robinson, who also set the 50 freestyle school record this season, capped off her breakout season with a bang.

“She just had a lot of focus this year,” Rochester head coach Aaron Helander said. “She had the goal of placing top eight and getting the school record in the 50, so she achieved both of those goals this season. You

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Model Railroading: More Than Just a Hobby

ROCHESTER HILLS — Model train local enthusiast Rick Horn will take you through the process of building a model train layout during the “Model Railroading: More Than Just a Hobby” event at 10 a.m. Dec. 14 at the Rochester Hills Museum at Van Hoosen Farm.

Learn what skills you need and other joys of the hobby. Glimpse into the lives of a few famous railroaders and explore the various clubs and conventions in the area.

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tion collection box will be open all season long, allowing the spirit of giving to continue throughout the holidays.”

Twin Lakes Golf Club is located at 455 Twin Lakes Drive in Oakland Township. For more information, visit www. twinlakesgc.com.

The event is free for all, but you must register. Register by visiting rochesterhills.org/ musprograms.

After the program, enjoy the “All Aboard!” model railroad exhibit presented by the Stoney Creek Model Railroad Club. The exhibit will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Dec. 14-15, 21-22, 26-29 and Jan. 2-4 at the museum. The event is free for museum members, $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and students. No registration is required.

The Rochester Hills Museum is located at 1005 Van Hoosen Road, off Tienken Road between Rochester and Dequindre roads.

— Mary Beth Almond

Clarification

The story ‘City Council passes new local ordinance for disclosure of a concealed pistol license’ in the Nov. 25 issue should have clarified anyone who is licensed to carry a concealed pistol and is not carrying one’s concealed pistol license and either a state-issued driver’s license or personal identification card while carrying the pistol will receive a municipal civil infraction and be fined.

ORDINANCE NO. 2024-06

AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND CHAPTER 32, OFFENSES, ARTICLE VI, OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC SAFETY, DIVISION 2, WEAPONS, OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ROCHESTER TO ADD SECTION 32-315, DISCLOSURE OF CONCEALED PISTOL.

THE CITY OF ROCHESTER ORDAINS:

Section 1. Chapter 32, Offenses, Article VI, offenses against public safety, shall be amended by adding a new Sec. 32-315 as follows:

Sec. 32-315. - Disclosure of concealed pistol.

(a) An individual who is licensed to carry a concealed pistol shall have his or her license to carry that pistol and his or her state-issued driver license or personal identi cation card in his or her possession at all times he or she is carrying a concealed pistol.

(b) An individual who is licensed to carry a concealed pistol and who is carrying a concealed pistol shall show both of the following to a police of cer upon request by that police of cer.

(1) His or her license to carry a concealed pistol.

(2) His or her state-issued driver license or personal identi cation card.

(c) And individual licensed under this act to carry a concealed pistol and who is carrying a concealed pistol and who is stopped by a police of cer shall immediately disclose to the police of cer that he or she is carrying a pistol concealed upon his or her person or in his or her vehicle.

(d) An individual who violates subsection (a) or (b) is responsible for a municipal civil infraction and shall be ned $100.00.

(e) An individual who violates subsection (c) is responsible for a municipal civil infraction and shall be ned $500.00 and is subject to possible suspension of the individual’s license to carry a concealed pistol.

Section 2. SEVERABILITY

If any section, subsection, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent portion of this Ordinance, and such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance.

Section 3. REPEAL

All ordinances or parts of ordinances in con ict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.

THIS ORDINANCE shall become effective immediately upon publication.

A true copy of this ordinance may be purchased or inspected at the of ce of the City Clerk at the Rochester Municipal Building, 400 Sixth Street, Rochester, Michigan, 48307, during regular business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, except weekends and holidays.

Made and passed by the City Council of the City of Rochester, State of Michigan, this 11th day of November, 2024. CITY OF ROCHESTER

A Michigan Municipal Corporation By: _________________________________ Stuart Bikson, Mayor By: _________________________________ Lee Ann O’Connor, City Clerk Published: 12/04/2024 Rochester

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can tell she’s just focused and driven towards her goals. Next year, we’re looking to get top three in her events.”

Senior Sydney VanHowe ended her high school swim career with a school record and all-State finish in her name, placing sixth in the 100 butterfly with a 58.60 time.

Other record-breaking times for the Falcons at the state finals were senior Gabriella Rapetti in the 100 breaststroke (12th/1:07.75) and the team of Robinson, VanHowe, Rapetti, and junior Riley McCauslin in the 200 freestyle relay (9th/1:39.54).

Rochester also broke the school’s 200 medley relay that was set in 1992 and were co-OAA Blue league champions this season.

As far as progress goes, this was a massive step in the right direction for the Falcons, who should continue to build off it.

“We had some really fast club swimmers on our team, so having all those girls on those individual events have swam for eightplus years of their lives,” Helander said.

“That helps as far as talent. This year, we also did a lot of race-focus work and 200 training in practice, and I think that helped us make improvements as well.”

Division 2

Farmington Hills Mercy

Placement: 1st

The Marlins are back on top.

It was truly a team effort that brought Mercy to the top of the podium Nov. 23 at the Oakland University Aquatic Center, for their depth simply exhausted the competition.

When a school would have an all-Stater in a certain event, Mercy would counter with two or three at any given time.

Mercy’s firepower was simply too much for any school to keep up with as the allState honors were pouring in with freshman Ella Hafner (2nd) and junior Violet Schwartz (7th) in the 200 freestyle; sophomore Avery Tack (2nd) and junior Clare Hafner in the 200 IM; senior Mackenzie Conway (2nd), sophomore Campbell Shore (6th), and sophomore Leah Greaves (T-7th) in the 50 freestyle; and Tack (2nd), senior Kathleen Schwab (3rd), and Schwartz (7th) in the 100 butterfly.

Shore was also crowned the state champion in the 100 freestyle while Greaves (4th) and Conway (6th) posted all-State finishes in the event as well.

Ella Hafner continued her breakout campaign with a state runner-up in the 500 freestyle alongside senior Caroline Lee’s fifth-place finish in the event. Clare Hafner also added another all-State finish in the 100 breaststroke (6th).

Adding onto their already dominant performance, Mercy swept the 200 and 400 freestyle relays with Shore, Conway, Tack, and Ella Hafner taking first in the 200 and Tack, Greaves, Shore, and Ella Hafner earning first in the 400. The Marlins’ 200 medley relay team of Greaves, Conway, Schwab, and Clare Hafner took state runner-up.

With a core of its state qualifiers returning next season, a three-peat for Mercy is within arm’s reach.

Grosse Pointe South Placement: 2nd

The Blue Devils did all they could to hang in there with Farmington Hills Mercy, but it just wasn’t enough.

On the bright side, South catapulted to state runner-up this season for the first time since 2021 after finishing 4th and 5th the past two years.

South cashed in on another league-winning season in the Macomb Area Conference Red and improved its state finals point total by 100, but still fell 120 points short of Mercy Nov. 23 at the Oakland University Aquatic Center.

“For many, many years, this was enough points to win the state championship,” Grosse Pointe South coach John Fodell said. “If you look back, how we placed and how we did would’ve won multiple championships years back. Mercy is so hard to compete against.”

While Mercy had the depth, South countered with the individual state champions as junior Whitney Handwork (50 freestyle) and freshman Caroline Bryan (100 butterfly) were both crowned state champions while South’s 200 medley relay team of Bryan, junior Mischa Eng, freshman Nicole McEnroe, and freshman Quinn Ryan also took first.

The Blue Devils’ youth movement was on display at states and will be fun to watch as it battles with Mercy over the coming seasons.

“We were very, very talented all the way through,” Fodell said. “All of them were allState even in their individual events. It’s nice having young talent like that.”

Other South all-State honorees were McEnroe (3rd/200 IM & 5th/100 breaststroke), Eng (5th/100 butterfly & 3rd/100 backstroke), senior Hannah DiDio (6th/100 butterfly), Handwork (5th/100 freestyle), junior Heidi Bryan (8th/500 freestyle), Caroline Bryan (4th/100 backstroke), and Ryan (7th/100 backstroke).

The 200 freestyle relay team of Handwork, DiDio, Heidi Bryan, and Ryan also took state runner-up.

Birmingham Seaholm Placement: 3rd

It was the final lap for a generational

Maples senior class.

With seniors Abby Stanley, Avery Anderson, Skyler Jansen and Valentina Cavaliere at the helm, Seaholm has been consistently in the top four with a state championship to their name in 2021.

Stanley and Anderson were both state qualifiers for the championship-winning squad, but now all four called it a career Nov. 23 at the Oakland University Aquatic Center.

“They’ve been such a huge part over the years because they’re all impact swimmers coming in as freshmen,” Seaholm head

coach Karl Hodgson said.

“They’ve been the core of our success the last four years. Those four seniors, I call them the big four. Everybody knows we’re nothing without those girls.”

Jansen and Anderson both tallied two individual all-State honors as Jansen earned it in the 200 (5th) and 500 freestyle (5th) while Anderson cleaned up in the 100 freestyle (3rd) and 100 backstroke (2nd). Cavaliere (7th/breaststroke) and Stanley (3rd/200 freestyle) each added an individual all-State finish as well.

Photos provided by Rochester Swim and Dive

LEFT: Rochester High School sophomore Taylor Robinson finished eighth in the 50 freestyle, earning all-State.

RIGHT: Rochester High School senior Sydney VanHowe finished sixth in the 100 butterfly, earning all-State.

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They were impressive apart, but when they came together, they were dominant in the water, earning third in the 200 medley relay while Stanley, Jansen, and Anderson teamed up with freshman Noelle Schneider to finish second in the 400 freestyle.

It was almost like a passing of the torch with the three seniors and the freshman sensation all in a relay, for Schneider put on a show at the state finals.

Schneider posted a pair of all-State finishes in the 100 (8th) and 200 freestyle (4th).

“As a freshman coming in and doing what she did, it was remarkable,” Hodgson said. “I knew of her, and I coached her sister for four years, but they (swam) in our summer league. I didn’t anticipate her to be as big of an asset as she was to the team. She really stepped it up.”

The Maples also took care of business in the OAA Red with a first-place finish.

It’s a proper farewell for a senior class that has devoted so much to the Seaholm program, but don’t count them out just yet for next season, even if they’re losing a certain swimmer Hodgson had extremely high praise for.

“Avery (Anderson) is going down as one of the all-time greats at Seaholm,” Hodgson said.

Division 3

Bloomfield Hills Marian

Placement: 2nd

Similar to what Division 1 and 2 teams are facing with Ann Arbor Pioneer and

Farmington Hills Mercy, Bloomfield Hills Marian simply couldn’t keep up with the firepower of East Grand Rapids.

Falling behind East Grand Rapids by 234 points, the Mustangs still put on an impressive performance to earn state runner-up Nov. 23 at Eastern Michigan University.

“Butch Briggs (East Grand Rapids head coach) is incredible,” Marian head coach David Eichenhorn said.

“He’s won 27 state titles in 50 years. That’s basically one every other year. Yes, they have more people, but I’d be more than willing to say Butch Briggs can outcoach me. He’s the best. They have the most talent, but they also have one of the best coaches in MHSAA history.”

Marian was able to secure second courtesy of all-State performances from sophomore Stella Glorio (7th/200 freestyle & 2nd/500 freestyle), freshman Catherine Howe (6th/50 freestyle & 6th/100 freestyle), junior Grace Dery (7th/200 IM), and senior Marianna Becharas (7th/100 butterfly).

The Mustangs also had two all-State relays with Becharas teaming up with junior Peyton Rehbine, freshman Malin Murphey, and freshman Cecelia Grace to earn sixth in the 200 medley relay while Becharas, Rehbine, Grace, and Howe earned fourth in the 200 freestyle relay.

Eichenhorn said Becharas’ leadership was a key factor in the team’s success, especially on the relays, and said he was also happy to see one of his swimmers finally get her flowers.

“Peyton (Rehbine) finally got the shine she deserves,” Eichenhorn said.

“For two years in a row – her freshman and sophomore year – she swam at prelims on our 200 free relay knowing I was go-

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years as the mayor of Rochester.

sion, we have communication skills, we have experience, we have a fresh perspective and strong business acumen.

“I believe that together, we will continue to lead Rochester, and, I like to say, to make Rochester not just where we live, but where we love to live.”

The council, also by unanimous vote, named Stuart Bikson mayor pro tem.

“I think it’s time to keep moving the city forward and I think this council can do that,” Bikson said.

Bikson, a recently retired teacher at Waterford Mott High School, was first elected to the council in 1999, and he previously served as mayor 2006-2008, 2011-2013 and 2019-2024. He has lived in the city for over 30 years.

Salvia recognized Bikson for serving 10

“I didn’t check with Pat McKay, our historian, but I think that might be a record — I don’t know,” Salvia said. “He also served during some very tough times. He served during part of the financial crisis. He served during COVID, so not just 10 years, but some tough years.”

Every year, the Rochester City Council elects members to one-year terms for the part-time mayor and mayor pro tem positions. The mayor is paid $65 per meeting, while the mayor pro tem and other council members are paid $55 per meeting.

Rochester City Council meetings are typically held inside Rochester City Hall, 400 Sixth St., at 7 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of every month.

For more information or to tune in virtually to a live meeting, visit www. ci.rochester.mi.us.

Call Staff Writer Mary Beth Almond at (586) 498-1060.

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ing to take her off of it for finals. She really should’ve been all-State in relays the last couple years. Her first day was awesome, but for her to drop even more time the second day was huge.”

Marian is only two seasons removed from its last state championship, and Eichenhorn said he expects his returning state qualifiers to make an impact next season and hopefully close the gap on East Grand Rapids.

“Next year, we have not just depth of talent with the current juniors but depth in leadership as well,” Eichenhorn said.

“Honestly, it’s going to be spread out

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over six or seven girls, which is great. They’re doing a great job. That junior class is culture builders. They came in with me, so they have a special place in my heart.”

Other all-State honorees:

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1

• Rochester Adams senior Sadie Rogers (3rd 200 IM & 6th/100 breaststroke)

Division 2

• Birmingham Groves sophomore Olivia Kamp (2nd/100 breaststroke)

• Birmingham Groves 200 medley relay (5th) – team consisted of senior Ally O’Brien, junior Ashley Glime, junior Maya Shelton, and sophomore Olivia Kamp

• Birmingham Groves 400 freestyle relay – team consisted of junior Ashley Glime, junior Maya Shelton, senior Delaney Miller, and sophomore Mallory Gerken

• Grosse Pointe North senior Avery Beal (4th/50 freestyle & 2nd/100 freestyle)

• Grosse Pointe North 200 freestyle relay (3rd) –team consisted of junior Cailey Hard, junior Liliana Ivanaj, senior Addison Wakefield, and senior Avery Beal

• Grosse Pointe North 400 freestyle relay (5th) –team consisted of junior Cailey Hard, senior Addison Wakefield, senior Avery Beal, and junior Kennedy Hasting

• Berkley sophomore Mia Mracna (7th/ 200 IM & 3rd/100 breaststroke)

• Berkley junior Maddie Collins (T-7th/50 freestyle)

• Farmington senior Annika Cho (8th/100 backstroke)

Division 3

• Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood senior Hazel Strain (4th/100 freestyle & 2nd/100 backstroke)

• Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood Elle Brooks (5th/100 backstroke)

• Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood sophomore Elizabeth Kurz (7th/100 breaststroke)

• Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood 200 medley relay (3rd) – team consisted of Hazel Strain, Elle Brooks, Elizabeth Kurz, and freshman Lily Elder

• Bloomfield Hills Cranbrook Kingswood 400 freestyle relay (4th) – team consisted of Hazel Strain, Elle Brooks, sophomore Juliana Puro, and sophomore Stella Rocchini

• Detroit Country Day sophomore Quinn Norlander (3rd/200 IM & 3rd/100 backstroke)

• Detroit Country Day 200 medley relay (4th) – team consisted of sophomore Quinn Norlander, senior Anna Ryan, freshman Allie Schwartz, and sophomore Jill Heller

• Detroit Country Day 200 freestyle relay (2nd) – team consisted of freshman Allie Schwartz, sophomore Jill Heller, sophomore Quinn Norlander, and freshman Lauren Clark

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