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MDOT hosts meeting on upcoming I-75 business loop construction in Bloomfield Township

WESTBOUND I75 BUSINESS LOOP TO BE CLOSED TO TRAFFIC FROM I75 TO M1 UNTIL MIDSUMMER

BY MARY BETH ALMOND malmond@candgnews.com

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — This month, the Michigan Department of Transportation will begin rebuilding the Interstate-75 business loop, which comprises Square Lake Road from Woodward Avenue to I-75 in Bloomfield Township.

“The current pavement has reached its useful life and is beginning to become unsafe for travelers and inefficient to continue maintenance activities. Replacing this pavement now is the right decision for the best use of taxpayer dollars and it will significantly improve the driver’s safety and experience traveling this route,” MDOT engineer David Anason said in a statement.

The community can learn more about the project and how it will affect their commute during a public meeting 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 10 in the auditorium of Bloomfield Township Hall, 4200 Telegraph Road.

Anason said MDOT always strives to engage the public at every phase of a project.

“We had public meetings during the design phase, and now that we’re moving into the construction phase, the public needs to know about future traffic impacts to this area,” he said in an email.

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — Local retailers and restaurants are coming together to offer special giveaways and sales incentives for all ages at the annual Spring Stroll event, sponsored by Warby Parker. This event will take place in downtown Birmingham 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 13.

This event is free, but registration is required. To register, visit ALLINBirmingham. com/strollregister.

Upon registration, attendees will receive instructions on how to check in for the Spring Stroll. At the event, attendees will receive a bag for collecting swag from local businesses, an event map and an optional activity sheet.

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Franklin considers golf cart ordinance

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

FRANKLIN — The Franklin Village Council voted 4-2 to direct the Planning Commission to develop a golf cart ordinance March 11.

In June 2023, the Village Council referred the item to the Planning Commission for review. Council member David Sahli said he brought the topic back up to the council because he wanted to understand why the Planning Commission decided not to recommend it to the Village Council.

According to Michigan law, villages with fewer than 30,000 people can approve a resolution to allow golf carts on the streets without registration of the golf cart. However, there is a list of restrictions that this law is subject to.

Planning and design company McKenna provided an outline of the topic, which was included in the meeting packet. McKenna identified other cities with golf cart ordinances as the city of Albion, village of Milford, city of Owosso, city of Ludington and city of North Muskegon.

“In the communities that I am aware of that have these ordinances, they love this freedom to have these golf carts,” Council member Mark Hanke said. “This is not a big deal, but they’re very supportive, very positive about it. They would never go backwards.”

The council discussed the possibility of excluding certain roads from the ordinance, which would limit certain residents from driving a golf cart from their home.

“We want to be solution-oriented, and so to say, oh, you know, there’s certain aspects of the community that wouldn’t benefit from this, to rule it out, I think, is not where I would want to go,” Sahli said. “The whole design of this was to increase the connectivity, to make downtown more of a nerve center, to increase the access.”

Franklin-Bingham Farms Police Chief Daniel Roberts pointed out that all of the cities that were discussed as references have sidewalks.

“I would just urge you all to consider the fact that this adds another layer of potential danger, I guess, for our pedestrians that are walking on our streets in Franklin because they don’t have sidewalks,” Roberts said.

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The Community House’s summer camps return

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — After a year hiatus, The Community House’s summer camps are back for another season of engaging and exciting experiences for kids. They are holding over 20 camps this year for ages 5-16.

The Community House is running internal summer

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Community House is offering a range of exciting summer camps this year. Students will have the option to take a musical theater class this year at The Community House.

Photos by Patricia O’Blenes

Artist makes paint pigment out of food in BBAC exhibition

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — Until April 18, the Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook Road in Birmingham, will show an exhibition with the work of Roscoe Hall II titled, “Eidetic Recipes.”

Annie VanGelderen, the BBAC’s president and CEO, said she discovered Hall while watching him compete on season 18 of “Top Chef.” She connected with him through social media, leading to this exhibition three years later.

Hall is a multimedia artist based in Birmingham, Alabama, not to be confused with the Michigan city where the BBAC is located.

As an accomplished chef and artist, he finds an intersection between art and cooking through his work.

For instance, he uses a gram scale to measure out paints so he can track how to get a particular color again. He also uses dehydrated food to create unique paint pigments that describe the region the piece is depicting. He said that for this particular collection, sweet potatoes were useful ingredients in his paint pigments. He also uses materials such

LEFT:“A Kitchen In Demopolis,” by Roscoe Hall II, is featured in the BBAC exhibition.

ABOVE: “Trinity,” by Roscoe Hall II, includes Mashama Bailey’s Creole sauce recipe.

Photos by Roscoe Hall II provided by the BBAC

Franklin’s bicentennial celebration starts with barn dance

BY MARY GENSON mgenson@candgnews.com

FRANKLIN — Franklin is kicking off its bicentennial celebration with a dinner and barn dance April 6. The night will begin at 5:30 p.m. in a tent between Village Hall and the police station.

People can enjoy dinner from Nino Salvaggio’s, followed by an energetic night of square dancing. No square dancing experience is necessary as there will be a professional caller at the event to teach guests. There will also be beer and wine at the event.

Franklin Historical Society Secretary

Nena Downing is the event coordinator for the barn dance.

“It’s a community-wide event for anyone in the vicinity that would be interested in joining with us,” Downing said. “Everybody is welcome to come to help us celebrate our 200th anniversary of the founding of the village.”

Guests will be the first to see the new exhibit, “Hoofing Through History.” This exhibit will give guests an opportunity to learn about Franklin’s first settlers.

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Having it in the spring “gives us a chance to join with each other and celebrate the fact that spring has finally come,” Downing said.

To purchase tickets to the Dinner and Barn Dance, visit franklin-history.org/dinner-dance.

Franklin’s first settlers

This event is the first in a series of many bicentennial celebrations. While the sign in Franklin says “founded in 1825,” they are beginning the celebration in April of this year, because the first settler arrived in Franklin in April 1824. They did not receive their land deeds until 1825.

“We figured we would just party for the whole year,” Franklin Historical Society President Ann Lamott said.

The first settler was Dillucene Stoughton. Prior to venturing out to the Michigan Territory, Stoughton and his family were from Niagara County, New York. According to the Franklin Historical Society, he

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The Village of Franklin is celebrating their bicentennial this year.

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Detroit Skating Club to host ‘Dare to Dream’ ice show

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Detroit Skating Club will hold its annual ice show April 26-28.

This year’s theme is “Dare to Dream,” and the show will feature skaters ranging from tots to professionallevel. DSC competitive teams will also be featured.The show serves as a fundraiser for the DSC Zamboni Fund, Special Olympics and Grace Centers of Hope.

Everyone in the community is invited to attend. Stadium and gold-level seat tickets will become available in the coming weeks. Charity Tables are on sale now. Matinee and evening performances will feature luncheon and dinner menus, as well as selections of beverages and desserts. People may purchase tables that are directly on the ice for an up-close experience or choose seating in the mezzanine.

For more information, call (248) 332-3000 or email info@dscclub.com.

Local organizations hold blood drive

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP/BIRMINGHAM — The Bloomfield Township Senior Center and the Bloomfield Hills Rotary Club are hosting blood drives 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. April 12 in community rooms A and B at the Bloomfield Township Senior Center, 4315 Andover Road. Schedule an appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org and entering sponsor code BHRotary or call (800) RED-CROSS — (800) 733-2767.

Birmingham golf courses open for the season

BIRMINGHAM — The city’s Lincoln Hills Golf Course, 2666 W. 14 Mile Road, opened Monday, April 1, and Springdale Golf Course, 316 Strathmore Road, plans to open on Saturday, April 6.

The season is starting strong at Lincoln Hills with two events to welcome golfers back to the course. The Welcome Back Members golf event will take place Sunday, April 21, at 5 p.m. On May 5, The Cinco de Mayo Golf Classic will start at 6 p.m. For more information on the event and registration, call Lincoln Hills at (248) 530-1670.

The Junior Golf program will begin at Lincoln Hills June 10 and will run through Aug. 2 for golfers ages 6 to 16. Residents and members will be able to register online at 9 a.m. before registration is open to the public at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 4. More information can be found at bhamgov.org/juniorgolf.

Each course offers adaptive golf carts. Once the courses are open, tee times can be made up to one week in advance. Call Lincoln Hills at (248) 530-1670 or Springdale at (248) 530-1660. Visit bhamgov.org/golf for registration and more information.

April brings new speakers into Friday Luncheon

BIRMINGHAM — The Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham will be hosting speakers for each Friday luncheon meetings during April. Meetings will be held at the Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. Bloomfield Township.

On April 5, William “Bill” Price, PhD, retired professor of education will present, “The Iran Hostage Crisis Revisited: A Retrospective Lesson for America.”

On April 12, The Honorable Tim Greimel, Mayor of The City of Pontiac will present, “My Vision for Pontiac and Where it Fits in Southeast Michigan.”

On April 19, Donald B. Taylor, PhD, president of the University of Detroit Mercy will present “Growing the University of Detroit Mercy and its Role in Southeast Michigan.”

On April 26, John McElroy, president of Blue Sky Productions will present “The Detroit 3 in the Aftermath of the 2023 UAW Strike.”

Library hosts youth anxiety presentation, used book sale

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Public Library will present “Addressing Anxiety In Your Child or Teen” 6:30-8 p.m. April 9 as part of the Caregiver Workshop Series.

This workshop will introduce people to the signs and symptoms of anxiety in a child, as well as real-life strategies to address anxious behaviors. Local therapist Jessica Cortez, LMSW, will teach evidence-based tools to try at home to support children working through high emotions and behaviors. Families will receive handouts, worksheets and resource lists that can assist in improving emotion regulation with their child. Registration is required. For more information, call (248) 6425800 or visit http://www.btpl.org.

The Friends of Bloomfield Township Public Library will hold their Second Saturday Book Sale 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 13. Friends members may shop the sale early 10-11 a.m., and memberships can be purchased at the door on the day of the sale.

The sale takes place on the lower level of the library and includes thousands of books and audiovisual materials for all ages and interests, sorted into more than 50 categories. With Earth Day on the horizon, features this month include an eclectic mix of books, music and movies that focus on nature and the great outdoors. The sale always includes a wide array of subjects and a room dedicated to music and film. Visa, MasterCard and debit cards are accepted with a $15 minimum purchase.

The Library Shop, located just inside the library, remains open during library hours and offers gently used books, movies and music, as well as cards and gifts. The Friends are also continuing to accept donations of books and media in good condition.

Ordinance

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Hanke said he knows of communities that allow the carts and don’t have sidewalks, and he said he does not think it is an issue for them.

However, Roberts responded that “that’s not my experience with the police chiefs that have them.”

Beth Dillon is a Franklin resident who spoke on this topic during the meeting.

“As a resident who is out walking with your dog all the time, I don’t find golf carts on the street safe at all,” Dillon said.

Dillon said she agreed with Roberts about his safety concerns for pedestrians.

“I find it a frivolous ordinance. I think the majority of people in Franklin don’t have golf carts. I don’t have one. I don’t care to drive around in one. It’s going to look like Disneyland with people driving around golf carts in Franklin,” Dillon said.

Dilllon said other residents who go out walking are going to feel the same safety concerns that she does.

“I will say that the reason that this was brought is because the residents have reached out in favor of it,” Sahli said.

Council President Bill Lamott said he is not comfortable with the idea.

“The safety aspect really bothers me,” he said.

Franklin

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purchased 80.6 acres of land on the east side of Franklin Road, from 14 Mile to Scenic Drive, for $1.25 per acre.

Stoughton’s arrival was followed by Elijah Bullock and his family about six weeks later. The Bullocks were also from Niagara County, New York. Bullock purchased 80 acres of land on the west side of Franklin Road, from 14 Mile to Scenic Drive, leading the men to establish the name “the Stoughton-Bullock Settlement.”

The first group of settlers who came to Franklin were all from Niagara County, New York. Interested in learning more, Lamott said she connected with the historical society in Niagara County to learn more about the first settlers’ connection to one another. This is where they learned that they were either neighbors or relatives.

Council member Pam Hansen said she wonders how close they are to being able to provide a safe route for golf carts to downtown, whether it’s through a golf coursededicated lane, allowing them on sidewalks or another solution.

“I think it’s a great idea, but I’m just not seeing how it would work,” Hansen said.

Hansen ultimately voted no on the motion, alongside Lamott.

Franklin resident Tracy Stein shared that they have a second home in South Haven, where golf carts are allowed — with strict rules in place.

“It seems a little odd I think at first but once people get used to it, it’s not really all that different from a car driving down the street without a sidewalk. And if anything, you can stop a whole lot faster, and you’re typically not going as fast as a lot of cars drive around here, which is another issue as well,” Stein said.

When it came time to vote, Council member Kathy Erlich said, “I want to say no. However, I see benefits to discussing it and going through it and evaluating it again.”

The next step is for the Planning Commission to write up an ordinance, make a proposal for golf cart regulations in the village and then bring it forth to council after a public hearing.

Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.

“When they came here, they had a little community already established,” Lamott said.

More bicentennial events

After the kickoff event, the next event celebrating the bicentennial will be the “Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony — Walking in The Footsteps of Henry Cox” at 11 a.m. May 27.

As for the summer, the Strawberry Festival will be held June 23, the 200th birthday party on July 13 and the Main Street block party Aug. 21.

In September there will be the Franklin School Reunion Sept. 1, the Round Up Sept. 2 and a pancake breakfast at the fire station and build-a-scarecrow Sept. 28, followed by 1800s Woman’s Style Show Oct. 14, “Franklinstein” Oct. 26, and the Sip, Shop and Stroll event Dec. 5.

Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.

Art

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as a burlap sack from Alabama peanuts in his work.

The theme of this collection of work is “the Black Belt region.”

“I wanted to capture my contemporaries throughout the southeast to tell a story of what the Black Belt states look like,” Hall said.

One of his pieces is titled “Trinity.” In it, he depicts his friend Mashama Bailey, the first Black woman to win the “Outstanding Chef” James Beard Foundation Award. Among her many accomplishments in the culinary industry, Bailey is the executive chef and partner of The Grey in Savannah, Georgia.

Inspired by the regional produce of Savannah, Hall used turmeric and hibiscus to make an oil pigment.

Bailey is known for her foie gras and

grits recipe, which includes a Creole sauce that Hall said is his favorite part of the dish. In his piece, “Trinity,” Hall includes the ingredients of the Creole sauce alongside the painting of Bailey.

“It’s such a powerful piece that she just deserves to have a wall all by herself,” VanGelderen said.

VanGelderen said she is excited to potentially introduce the local area to an outof-state artist. She said that while his work is unique to where he is from, it has a universal message.

“It’s very thoughtful, and there are definitely lots of layers that are incorporated in the paintings that have much deeper meanings,” VanGelderen said.

To see Hall’s work in person, visit the BBAC before April 18. More information on the exhibition can be found at bbartcenter.org.

Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.

Be prepared when welcoming new pets to the home

BY ANDY KOZLOWSKI akozlowski@candgnews.com

METRO DETROIT — Pets are a huge commitment. Before a new owner takes the plunge, they should carefully consider their home, how it’s configured, and whether it makes sense for the pet. And once the animal arrives, they will need time to adjust.

“Animals that come from shelters need a decompression period. They cannot just come home and immediately acclimate to their surroundings,” said Paige Wallace, the animal control officer for Madison Heights. “We don’t know how (shelter animals) are with kids, digging through trash cans, separation anxiety, etc. So, learn your pet — if you’re adopting and the animal is an adult, let them show you what they don’t know, what they’ve never been taught. When they first enter your home, they don’t know you and are just as nervous as you, if not more.

“Start with the basics and adjust as the animal adjusts. Give them time to figure out things,” she

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said. “Maybe your animal was never walked on a leash. Maybe it never had toys, so they chew everything except their toys.”

In teaching them, she said to use positive reinforcement — for example, gently slipping a toy in their mouth when they try to chew furniture. Avoid negative punishment, such as yelling or throwing out your arms. Scolding will make them associate you with fear and can lead to aggression.

negative punishment, such as yelling or throwing

“Follow the ‘Three 3s’ — three days for initial decompression, three weeks to learn the routine, and three months to start to feel relaxed and at home,” Wallace said.

When it comes to dogs, their size and energy level should scale to your home and lifestyle, said Sue Wells, president of the Animal Welfare Society of Southeastern Michigan, a rescue located in Madison Heights.

“It’s also imperative that you take your dog or pup to training. They learn everything from socializing with other pets to house training and good manners,” Wells said in an email.

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“We specialize in just exterior painting, and the reason why we do that is we believe that repetition is the mother of all skill,” said owner Brian Scott. “For 20 years, that’s all we’ve been doing is outside work. When it comes to that, we do wood replacement and siding replacement. It makes us the perfect fit for homeowners who don’t want to re-side their whole house.”

The Exterior Painters replace damaged siding and boards as needed, but they’re not looking to push for a full siding replacement.

“It gets people by another 10 years and transforms the look of the house, bringing it to the next color trends of today,” Scott said.

“Another thing we do that makes us unique, we have a full-time color consultant,” Scott added. “For most people, that’s the hardest, most stressful part, choosing what color they want. Our consultant comes out and

meets with the homeowners and gives them an idea of what the new color trends are so they can make a good color choice that complements their landscaping, brickwork and architectural features.”

The Exterior Painters also specialize in brick staining.

“A lot of younger people are buying houses. We’re taking it from grandma’s house of the ’50s, ’60s or ’70s and bringing it to that HGTV look,” Scott said.

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Scott said his crews often see their work spread from house to house in a neighborhood as the properties are transformed through fresh paint, siding repairs and much-needed washing.

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“With us you’re buying certainty. We don’t ask for a large deposit, and you don’t have to worry about anyone running off with your deposit,” Scott said. “We stand by our work. We provide a warranty and proven results by taking care of everybody in the community. We’re Nextdoor’s No. 1 preferred contractor in Rochester two years in a row. It’s that certainty factor. You know what you’re going

Scott said his crews often see their siding repairs and much-needed improvement the community. We’re Nextdoor’s No. 1 preferred in to get.”

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“Compared to other home improvements,

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“We’ll refinish decks, replacing boards and fixing structural issues,” Dan said. “We fix patios and pavers that are falling apart.

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Pets

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Wallace said smaller homes are best for cats and small or medium-sized dogs. She said only cats are suitable for apartments. Small or medium-sized non-sporting dogs are best for people who don’t exercise outside often.

“Someone who works away from home is OK to have any size dog, but pay attention to the breed classification, and what they were originally bred for,” she said. “A husky or German shepherd should not be locked up for long hours, but a Lab, pit bill or dachshund would be OK.”

She said cats should never be put in a crate unless being transported. For dogs, Wallace said crates can be used for three months to a year depending on the dog’s temperament. They should be used at bedtime, she said, or when you’re not home or unknown visitors are in the house.

“But never use the crate for a punishment or timeout,” she said. “Make the crate your dog’s home where they go to feel safe. Make sure it has their favorite blankets as long as they don’t chew them while you’re gone.”

For cats, the litter box should be scooped daily and changed about every three to four days. Starting out, place it near the food so that the cat can find it.

“It’s not uncommon to have a litter pan on each floor,” Wallace said.

She suggests not using pee pads for dogs if you can help it.

“Pee pads use scent detection to help the dog know they’re able to use it. Some dogs will remember that spot and continue to go to the bathroom there even when you remove the pee pad,” Wallace said.

In terms of environmental hazards, all dogs should avoid all types of mushrooms, fertilizer, salt — even if it’s described as having “pet safe” levels — and gardens. Dogs should never be fed grapes, avocados or onions.

With cats, keep them away from household plants such as aloe vera, lavender, oregano, jade and easter lilies. Be sure to research the plants in your home and whether they’re toxic to felines.

If other animals are present, boundaries should be established with baby gates or by leashing the animals to keep them separated until they have familiarity.

“Don’t be tense when introducing them for the first time. Animals feed off your body language and energy. Allow them to determine their pecking order without you doing it for them,” Wallace said. “Just make sure no small children are around, and that they’re always separated by a barrier until you see tail wagging, sniffing, playing, licking, and

sharing toys. If this is going on, you’re safe to remove the barrier. But look out for eyes locked on the other animal, stiff tails, hair standing up, ears back, snarling, showing teeth, getting territorial over toys, growling, or just overall excitement levels.”

One should never let their new rescue dog outside while unattended, she said.

“Just because your yard is fenced does not mean they cannot jump the fence. I’ve even seen them jump privacy fences,” Wallace said. “Your new dog should be leashed when taken outside and then taken right back in when they’re done. You don’t know how they are with neighbors’ dogs and you don’t know if they will jump, dig massive holes, or if something may spook them to feel unsafe.”

Local wildlife is another concern.

“Some dogs go after wildlife and will attack and kill. Some dogs are scared and will run back to the door. It’s best to keep your animal vaccinated and away from all wildlife,” Wallace said. “Remember: Coyotes will go after any-sized dogs. It’s important to remember how your dog reacts to that could be life or death for your pet.”

She cautions against using shock collars.

“The dog is not going to learn the very first time you shock them, so if you become a person that repeats it until they listen, this could do one of two things: It could burn the shock collar to your dog’s neck and leave burnt spots on the neck, or it could desensitize the dog, and they will continue to do the behavior. Again, positive reinforcement: reward them for listening the first time. … Give the animal something to look forward to.”

As an aside, Wallace said that during the winter, certain dog breeds enjoy being outside — notably, breeds such as huskies, malamutes, St. Bernards, Bernese mountain dogs and German shepherds. Still, check on them often and make sure they’re not limping along, as they may have snow jammed between their paw pads, which could cause frostbite.

One of the best ways to keep your pet safe is to properly identify them so that they can be returned home if they ever slip out of the house.

“A microchip is always the best way to go,” Wallace said. “Make sure to keep the pet’s information as up to date as possible. Your pet should also have the tag that comes with the microchip affixed to the collar, as well as a tag including the name, address and phone number.”

She said that new pet ownership is a thoughtful process.

“Don’t forget patience, and never expect your rescue animal to be perfect. They’re flawed just as we are. We’re going to have to give a bit, and so will they,” Wallace said. “Time and structure.”

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

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APRIL 4

Birmingham’s Big Night Out: Fundraiser for Birmingham Next, includes live music by Mark Randisi and The Unforgettables, strolling appetizers and desserts, and more, 7 p.m., Daxton Hotel, 298 S. Old Woodward Ave., birminghamnext.org

APRIL 9

Birdwatching vs. Birding: 7 p.m., Franklin Public Library, 32455 Franklin Road, franklin.lib.mi.us, (248) 851-2254

Addressing Anxiety In Your Child or Teen: Part of Caregiver Workshop Series, 6:30-8 p.m., Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, registration required, (248) 642-5800, btpl.org

APRIL 11

Concert: Featuring Birmingham Musicale Choral Ensemble and winners of annual music competition, 1 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple Road, thebirminghammusicale.org

APRIL 14

Folk songs from around the world: Performance by Birmingham Concert Band, 3-5 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 1800 W. Maple Road in Birmingham,

free but donations appreciated, www.birmingham concertband.com

APRIL 18

StoryTime Guild Tea and Fundraiser: Pirate-themed luncheon featuring Michigan author Rhonda Gowler Greene, proceeds help purchase new books for libraries and classrooms in underserved schools, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Birmingham Unitarian Church, 38651 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, RSVP to Marcia at (248) 2020441 by April 6, storytimeguild.weebly.com

APRIL 19 & 26

Orchestra Sono: Hear Dessoff, Fuchs and more by piano, 7 p.m. April 19, Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, and 7 p.m. April 26, Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 5631 N. Adams Road in Bloomfield Hills, orchestrasono.org

ONGOING

Free days at Cranbrook: Every first Friday at Cranbrook Institute of Science, and every third Thursday at Cranbrook Institute of Science and Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, science.cranbrook.edu, cranbrookartmuseum.org

Art exhibits: “Eidetic Recipes” by Roscoe Hall II, “Roar” by Heather A. Kelly and “Visions” by Robert Beras, on display 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays

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.

and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays until April 18, Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center, 1516 S. Cranbrook in Birmingham, bbartcenter.org/exhibitions-2

• “2024 Graduate Degree Exhibition of Cranbrook Academy of Art”: Preview party 6-9 p.m. April 6, open to public April 7-May 12, Cranbrook Art Museum, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, www. cranbrookartmuseum.org

Birmingham Metropolitan Women’s Club: Meets 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. every second Tuesday of month, Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, RSVP two weeks prior to each event, chriswludyka@outlook.com, (248) 303-7339, thebirminghammetropolitanwomensclub.weebly.com

Senior Men’s Club of Birmingham: Speakers and luncheon 10:30 a.m. every Friday, Iroquois Club, 43248 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Township, also on Zoom, RSVP by previous Monday, www.seniormens clubbirmingham.com

Movie discussion club: Meets 7 p.m. every first Thursday of month, Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 642-5800, btpl.org

Second Saturday Book sales: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 642-5800, btpl.org

APRIL 8

View solar eclipse: Also activities, “Michigan Sky Tonight” program at planetarium and more, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Cranbrook Institute of Science, 39221 Woodward Ave. in Bloomfield Hills, science.cranbrook.edu/visit/events

Birmingham & Ferndale Stamp Club: Meets 6-8 p.m. every first and third Tuesday of month, fellowship at 5:30 p.m., NEXT Senior Center, 2121 Midvale St. in Birmingham, birminghamstamp.club

Book club: Meets 10 a.m. every fourth Thursday of month, Bloomfield Township Public Library, 1099 Lone Pine Road, (248) 642-5800, btpl.org

Caregiver support group: 10-11 a.m. every third Thursday of month through May, Bloomfield Township Senior Services, 4315 Andover Road, (248) 723-3500, bloomfieldseniors.org

SCAN FOR STORY

The Michigan Department of Transportation will be investing $15 million for the project, which includes rebuilding the I-75 business loop pavement, installing drainage improvements, creating new curbs and gutters, upgrading traffic signals, and improving the Opdyke Road/Square Lake Road ramps.

Beginning Monday, April 15, the westbound I-75 business loop will be closed to traffic from I-75 to Woodward Avenue through mid-summer. MDOT officials said westbound traffic will be detoured farther north on I-75 to westbound M-59, then farther west through the Woodward loop to Woodward Avenue, then west to Square Lake Road.

Once the westbound side is rebuilt, the eastbound I-75 business loop will be closed from Woodward Avenue to I-75 sometime in mid- to late summer through the fall.

The project has had significant public engagement throughout the process, Bloomfield Township Supervisor Dani Walsh said, due to the original suggestion by MDOT to remove a ramp that she said would have “drastically affected an already highly congested area.”

“After the last public meeting, the MDOT administration and I have worked together to foster open communication with their staff, legislators, and the Bloomfield Township residents and business owners to better coordinate projects in our township prior to breaking ground. A project of this magnitude affects a main artery in our Township, so it is important to inform all residents and businesses directly affected so they can get prepared and plan how to adjust during construction season,” she said in a statement.

The project, according to Anason, is a great example of how MDOT engages the public and makes changes to designs based on public comments.

“We encourage everyone to participate in local public meetings of all our projects. We listen and hear the public’s concerns and observations. When possible, we make changes accordingly. In this case, we heard from the public, and these ramps will remain

open and will get an asphalt overlay to make them safer,” he said in an email.

MDOT’s April 10 open house is the next chance for the public to learn what’s included in the project and when it will happen, as well as to reiterate that ramps are not being removed, thanks to the input from the residents and township administrators.

“The meeting gives the public, especially those directly affected by the temporary construction zone, a chance to come and ask questions, see the full plan and address any concerns,” Walsh added.

The road construction will begin this month and will be completed in late fall. MDOT officials said some restoration and other miscellaneous work will be done in 2025.

“Although the process of construction can be stressful for those living along the route, as well as commuters that rely on access, the end result will be worth it,” Walsh said.

“MDOT understands that our construction and repair projects are extremely intrusive and inconvenient for the traveling public. We always appreciate your patience and understanding as we continue to strive to provide Michiganders the best roadway network infrastructure possible,” Anason said in a statement.

Attendees who require mobility, visual, hearing, written or other assistance for participation in the April 10 meeting are asked to contact Orlando Curry at (517) 2417462 or CurryO@Michigan.gov at least five business days prior to the scheduled meeting. Forms are located on the Title VI webpage. Requests made after this timeframe will be evaluated and honored to the extent possible, they said.

MDOT is also seeking public comment to recognize and address any concerns that may result from the project. Concerns and comments can be sent to Jeff Pitt at PittJ@ michigan.gov or to Monica Monsma, 425 W. Ottawa St., P.O. Box 30050, Lansing, MI 48909. Comments may also be sent to MonsmaM@Michigan.gov.

For more information on the project, call MDOT at (517) 335-4381, Bloomfield Township at (248) 433-7700, or visit www. Michigan.gov/MiDrive.

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

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camps as well as camps through external vendors. They are partnering with Amazing Athletes, Mad Science, Project Runway, Snapology and Tumblebunnies to host a range of summer camps for kids.

“All children have their own passion, and we try to reach out and cover different areas of interest,” Jeanine Katona, the executive vice president of The Community House, said.

All of the camps are half days, except for Project Runway Fashion Camp. During this camp, Aug. 5-9, kids ages 10-16 will design and create garments. On the last day,

they get to show off their hard work during a photoshoot and fashion runway show, which parents and caregivers are invited to attend.

“We look at all of our camps as being educational,” Katona said. “They are fun, but the kids are learning educational things along the way, which is always important to us.”

This year, The Community House is introducing Musical Theatre Camp: Putting on a Performance, instructed by Community House Foundation Assistant Director of Development Lindsey Brenz. There will be two sessions of this camp, June 24-28 for ages 6-10 and July 22-26 for ages 11-15.

During Musical Theatre Camp: Putting on a Performance, students will learn about each step in the process of putting on a production.

Students will have the opportunity to learn from an instructor who is active in the world of musical theater. Brenz, an experienced musical theater performer, is starring as Maria von Trapp in the upcoming production of “Sound of Music” at St. Dunstan’s Theatre of Cranbrook. More information on this production can be found at stdunstanstheatre.com.

Instructing musical theater at The Community House is a full-circle moment for Brenz, who got her start in musical theater by going to musical theater camp every summer as a kid.

“I was able to learn and grow so much as a kid here at the Community House through camps, and now I’m really excited to give back and to be able to do the same for

the next generation,” Brenz said.

The Community House’s musical theater camp can help students gain confidence in themselves, learn values in teamwork and make new friends, organizers said.

“Even if kids have never stepped foot on a stage before, there’s so many life lessons that you can learn from theater,” Brenz said.

No experience is necessary for musical theater camp. Brenz said both beginner and advanced students are invited to participate.

Students do not have to reside in Birmingham in order to register. More information on The Community House’s summer camps can be found at communityhouse. com.

Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.

CRIME WATCH

Pierce Elementary closed for bomb threat

BIRMINGHAM — On March 18 at approximately 7 a.m., the deputy superintendent of Birmingham Public Schools contacted the Birmingham Police Department regarding a threatening voicemail at Pierce Elementary.

The suspect left a voicemail that a bomb would explode within 10 minutes of the call on Sunday evening, March 17. School staff received the voicemail the next morning, Monday, March 18, prior to school starting for the day.

A decision was made to close the school for the day. Those who had already arrived for early morning programs were bused to another school. An investigation was immediately initiated and a sweep of the school was conducted, determining there were no credible threats or safety risks to the public. An investigation is ongoing.

Two women steal $70 in merchandise from TJ Maxx

BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The Bloomfield Township Police Department responded to TJ Maxx, located at 2139 S. Telegraph Road, for a retail fraud that just occurred at approximately 8:30 p.m. March 21. Employees at the store witnessed two women in their 20s conceal multiple pieces of baby clothing in their jackets and leave the store. The suspects were last seen leaving the area in a small black car.

It is estimated that they stole approximately $70 in merchandise.

This case is currently being investigated by the Bloomfield Township Investigations

Unit. Anyone with information should contact the Bloomfield Township Police Department at (248) 433-7755.

Uber driver accused of punching passenger

BIRMINGHAM — At approximately

10 a.m. March 15, officers were dispatched to the Birmingham Police Department lobby for an assault report.

A 78-year-old Auburn Hills woman told them that on March 14 she was taking an Uber to her desired location, and shortly into the ride, the driver, a 27-year-old Detroit woman, began driving recklessly.

The passenger asked the driver to let her out of the vehicle.

The passenger said that after she exited the vehicle, the driver punched her in the back of the head. An investigation is ongoing.

Flint man arrested after drinking at Detroit bar

BIRMINGHAM — Officers on patrol at 1 a.m. March 12 identified a suspect driving 63 mph in a 45 mph zone on northbound Woodward Avenue.

After performing a traffic stop, officers were able to identify signs of intoxication on the suspect, a 27-year-old Flint man. The suspect stated he’d had a couple of drinks at a bar in Detroit.

Upon failing field sobriety evaluations, the suspect was placed under arrest and was given a citation for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Caller scams Oak Park woman out of $6K

BIRMINGHAM — A 43-year-old woman from Oak Park reported that she lost more than $6,000 after falling victim to a phone scam March 13.

An unknown male caller had stated he was from the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office and claimed the woman had two warrants out for her arrest for which she owed money due to missed court dates.

After paying more than $6,000 via Coinme cryptocurrency at Kroger, 685 E. Maple, and being told more payments were needed, she contacted the police and was advised that she does not have any warrants and is a victim of a scam. Officers are investigating.

Highland man arrested for driving drunk

BIRMINGHAM — On March 16 at approximately 7 p.m., officers on patrol saw a vehicle making a prohibited turn on southbound Woodward Avenue. After performing a traffic stop, officers approached the vehicle and immediately identified a strong odor of intoxicants coming from the suspect, a 34-year-old Highland man.

The suspect said he’d only had one drink before driving. Upon failing field sobriety evaluations, the suspect was placed under arrest. During the vehicle’s inventory, officers identified multiple bottles containing alcohol. The suspect was issued a citation

for operating while intoxicated.

Reckless driver arrested

BIRMINGHAM — On March 22 at approximately 8 p.m, officers were dispatched on a report of a reckless driver on Maple Road.

After performing a traffic stop, officers approached the suspect’s vehicle and immediately identified signs and odors of intoxication. The suspect failed field sobriety evaluations and was given a citation for operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

Phone stolen on Haynes Street

BIRMINGHAM — On March 25 at approximately 4 p.m, officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Haynes Street regarding a report of larceny.

A 25-year-old male from Memphis stated that while he was working, he had set his phone down, and minutes later, he noticed it was missing.

His phone was unable to be tracked, as it was turned off shortly after being stolen. An investigation is ongoing.

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TROY WELCOMES NEW SEMI-PRO WOMEN’S TEAM

‘THIS IS A SOCCERRICH COMMUNITY’

BY BRENDAN LOSINSKI blosinski@candgnews.com

TROY — Some of the area’s best and brightest soccer players will be hitting the field in Troy with the start of a new semi-professional soccer team, the Troy Women’s Football Club.

The team was begun by coach and trainer John Arndt. The team will play games at Troy High School or the Evolution Sportsplex in Auburn Hills.

“It’s a semi-professional team,” explained Arndt. “We’re playing in two leagues: the United Women’s Soccer League and the Michigan Premier Soccer League. We’ll play about 20 games this summer. … We got sponsorships. The girls put in a certain percentage of money, but sponsorships and fundraising brought in most of the money. We had about 10 sponsors from in and around Troy.”

Arndt wanted to begin the team because he saw a lack of opportunities for young women to play in the area.

“I’m a soccer trainer, and I train out of Five Star Sports in Troy, and John R Training is the name of my business,” said Arndt. “I train a lot of high school and college girls, and there was always a call for a soccer team in the city. It’s very popular with people here. There wasn’t one before, and I think it’s a great time for

See SOCCER on page 30A

Stroll

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As attendees are browsing local businesses for the latest spring merchandise, they will encounter promotions and giveaways from participating businesses.

In the past, most stores have offered giveaways during the Spring Stroll, but this year, most stores are offering shopping incentives and promotions that can be used on the day of the stroll. Some stores are even offering return incentives, in case someone wants to come back and shop at a later time.

“Last year was a huge success. We had over 30 participating merchants, and we expect this year to be the same,” Birmingham Shopping District Public Relations and Marketing Specialist Erika Bassett said.

Gazelle Sports store manager Matt Broadwell said they participate in the Spring Stroll every year.

“We want to do everything that we can to support the Birmingham Shopping District. We get a lot of support from them, so we want to make sure first and foremost that we’re always supporting them,” Broadwell said.

During the event, Gazelle Sports, 99 W. Maple Road, will have a coloring station for kids and will be handing out treats.

“We’re at this corner, and we get a lot of support from the local community, so anytime we can do something like this and give

back, we want to make sure that we’re visibly participating in it,” Broadwell said.

The BSD encourages attendees to linger before and after the event to enjoy a meal at one of downtown Birmingham’s restaurants. If the weather is nice, guests might consider walking to Shain and Booth parks to enjoy their family-friendly amenities.

“Spring is a wonderful time to get out and about after the winter months. Our downtown is walkable and welcoming with its convenient parking options, centrally located parks and variety of shops, all of which contribute to the success of this strolling event,” Bassett said.

Visitors are welcome to park in the downtown’s five municipal parking structures where parking is free for the first two hours. More information on parking can be found at ALLINBirmingham.com/park.

In addition to this spring event, the BSD has a full lineup of summer events that will also be free and family-friendly.

“We’re always looking for ways to invite people from near and far to enjoy the variety of offerings that we have here in downtown Birmingham,” Bassett said.

For more information on the Spring Stroll and other BSD events, visit ALLIN Birmingham.com/events and follow their social media accounts @BirminghamShop pingDistrict on Facebook and @bhamshop ping on Instagram.

Call Staff Writer Mary Genson at (586) 498-1095.

Photo provided by John Arndt

A new high school and college semi-professional team starting in Troy, the Troy City Women’s Football Club, will begin this year.

Falcons flourish

BY JONATHAN SZCZEPANIAK jszczepaniak@candgnews.com

BIRMINGHAM — For first-year Birmingham Groves swim and dive head coach Nick Valice, the state meet had his emotions in the front seat of an endless roller coaster.

“It’s funny you used that exact phrase, because that’s the exact phrase I’ve kind of used to pinpoint the last two days over and over,” Valice said. “It was definitely a roller coaster of emotions. I can honestly say that I don’t know if I’ve ever been that up-anddown in my life with anything.”

After every meet, days and days of practices, and all the offseason preparation, the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 Swim and Dive State Championship March 9 at Eastern Michigan University would come down to one final event — the 400-yard freestyle relay.

at D2

state finals meet, win second-straight title

SPORTS

Groves was on fire throughout the meet with the exception of an early DQ by senior Joey Stebbins in the 200-yard medley relay, but had some assistance from Birmingham Seaholm, who led the majority of the state meet, when Seaholm endured a DQ themselves in the 200-yard freestyle relay.

Groves, the reigning D2 state champion, knew what it took to bring home a state title along with their neighborhood rivals in Seaholm, who have won four state titles since 2010. Then there were the new kids on the block in Farmington, who threw their hat in the ring as one of the three teams vying for the top spot in the final race.

Knowing the stakes and the pressure, Valice said he was focused on keeping his guys composed and keeping their heads in

the game.

“I’m kind of big on keeping the boys up-to-base on where we are as far as standings go,” Valice said. “This is what’s possible and this is what it’s going to take. After DQing that medley relay, we pushed the focus to keeping our foot on the gas and that anything could happen. Luckily for us, there was a DQ later from another team (Birmingham Seaholm) that put us back in contention and gave us a shot. I went over at that point and said, ‘Boys, you’ve done an amazing job so far, but we just got to keep our heads. You’re going to be in a position to win if you can keep your composure and do everything the way we need to.’”

Led by Stebbins, sophomore Nathan Stebbins, sophomore Ian Whan and senior Gus MacDonald, who anchored the relay, Groves finished three seconds ahead of second-place Farmington to win the event and

the 2024 MHSAA state championship title, finishing one point ahead (255) of Farmington and Seaholm (244).

A DQ can be a confidence killer for any team, especially in a meet with as much magnitude as the state meet, but Joey Stebbins did exactly what a senior veteran would do. He took accountability, he rallied his guys, and he instilled confidence into the team that they could overcome the adversity.

“As soon as that event ended, he came right up to me and the team,” Valice said. “The first thing out of his mouth was, ‘Guys, I messed up. I’m sorry. Let’s keep our foot on the gas and keep fighting.’ I actually think his attitude and way of handling is a big part of the reason we were able to roll through that and keep pushing to have a chance at the end.”

MacDonald (1st), Joey Stebbins (2nd), See SWIM on page 32A

FAR LEFT: Birmingham Groves swim and dive celebrates its secondstraight MHSAA Division 2 state title March 9 at Eastern Michigan University.

NEAR LEFT: Birmingham Groves senior Gus MacDonald hoists the Division 2 state championship trophy.

Photos provided by Nick Valice

Soccer

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women’s soccer right now. I sent out a form, and about 120 people responded. This is a soccer-rich community.”

Among the players on the team and those who Arndt has trained is Keira Boskovich, a sophomore at Lourdes University.

“I’m one of the team captains. … I’ve actually been training with John for about five years,” she said. “He’s helped me through a lot of injuries. I had a horrible experience playing on a summer team last year, so when we brought it up that he might coach a team, it was something that a lot of young women in the community jumped on.”

Updates on the team are available on Facebook by searching “Troy Women’s Football Club.” Ticket prices at games are estimated at $5.

“I’m looking forward to the first year and I hope we can support our players. I want to get the word out that this is something new that they should support,” said Arndt. “It’s a semi-pro team. They don’t get paid. It is college girls that are coming back from their college teams so they can get games in during the summertime. It helps them prep for their college teams in the fall. There are a few high school girls on the team as well.”

Each league’s standing is based on statistics, particularly the number of wins from each team.

“You play a specific amount of games. Depending on the stats, you can play for a first-place position,” said Boskovich. “The MPSL, you win a trophy based on those stats earned throughout the season. Your win-loss ratio is, obviously, the most important stat. For the other league, it’s a similar system.”

Boskovich hopes the team will keep her skills on point during the off season but also hopes to build something special with the Troy Women’s Football Club.

“Personally, I kind of hope to stay up on fitness and build the team into something. As a captain, it’s important to encourage the younger girls. I want to learn a lot that I can apply to my college team as well,” she said. “I hope we achieve the best we can. It’s a long summer, but we’ve all put in the work. I want to create a bond and keep playing together and maybe open some doors. I hope we win. I hope we succeed, but I hope we can achieve more together as well.”

She added that, so far, community response to the team has been incredibly positive.

“Just from the sponsors we’ve spoken to and the community who have responded, people are excited to have a women’s team

here. The established teams are either far away or not accessible,” said Boskovich. “I think John wanted to have this opportunity here for people who weren’t getting what they needed from what was currently established. I’m from Clinton Township, but this allows me to play in a way I wasn’t able to before.”

Boskovich credited Arndt with being a strong leader for a team and praised his skills as a trainer.

“I think the level of closeness sets this apart. He opens up his training to everyone. He takes the time to come to our games before we were on his team. He is very encouraging and posts about our achievements. A lot of players have gotten close to each other through him,” she said. “John is one of a kind when it comes to coaching. He has built this all by himself. We help him, of course, but he took this on and made it into something incredible. The time and energy he puts in is amazing. I cannot wait to get to a coaching session with him. I don’t think he’s coached college or club, but he is a great coach. Other coaches are just on their phones or don’t care about their players’ personal lives or their mental health. John does.”

Arndt believes there’s a definite need for a women’s team like this in the community and says he knows just the squad to meet that need.

“I want the public to come out and support and empower these women,” Arndt said. “As athletes, we have combined our efforts. There is a men’s club as well, Troy United Football Club. It’s been around at least five years. We are brother-sister clubs, so we will be coordinating together and giving back in the community together. We want the city to support us. Nowadays, with Title IX being around for 50 years or so, supporting women is a huge deal. They deserve the same recognition as the men.”

The Troy City Women’s Football Club will offer local players on high school and college teams a competitive team in which to play during their off seasons from their school teams. The Troy City Women’s Football Club will be based in Troy but will feature top-tier high school and college players from around the community.

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SOUTHFIELD- Full body MRI clinics have gained national attention lately, as TV personalities publicly share their personal full body scan experiences. One actress credits the scan for saving her life after doctors dismissed her unexplained pain for months. After various tests, including a CT scan, had “unremarkable” results, the pregnant actress became her own advocate, searched out a full body MRI clinic and discovered she had pancreatic cancer. Tanks to early detection the tumor was removed successfully.

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and Nathan Stebbins (4th) would control the 200 IM, while MacDonald would also take first in the 100-yard breaststroke. Senior Asa Allen turned in impressive performances in the 50-yard freestyle (9th), 100-yard freestyle (5th), and in the 200-yard freestyle relay (2nd) as the anchor alongside Nathan Stebbins, sophomore Ian Whan, and senior Zach Lezovich.

The seniors like Allen, MacDonald and Joey Stebbins were exactly the kind of leaders Groves needed them to be, but the sophomore class of Whan and Nathan Stebbins really came into their own this season.

Whan earned second in the 50-yard freestyle and fourth in the 100-yard freestyle, while Nathan Stebbins finished second in the 500-yard freestyle and both carried key roles in the relays for Groves.

“Those two were absolutely incredible this weekend,” Valice said. “We watched Ian Whan develop a lot of confidence this year. He kind of came into the year a little more as a sophomore and not really confident with what he could do, but I watched him over the course of three months shift as a person and gain a lot more confidence. He kind of realized what he was capable of doing and performed at the state meet. Nate (Stebbins) did awesome. Nate is probably one of the hardest working kids I’ve worked with. There’s never an off day with that kid. He’s an amazing leader in the water and out of

the water.”

Groves will undoubtedly miss a senior class that’s been at the helm of back-to-back state titles, but its young core only brings excitement for a Groves team that should continue to be in contention.

Great leaders instill confidence and wisdom into their young counterparts, and Valice said Groves’ senior group excelled in that department.

“Coming in as a first-year coach with a group of kids that were reigning state champions, it was definitely a little hard, and I could definitely sense a little bit of distrust at first,” Valice said. “Those seniors were the group to really help the rest of the team buy in and focus in on goals. They were amazing at keeping our younger swimmers accountable. We’re definitely not where we are without that group.”

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