The Village’s Historic Downtown District was recently placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The designation not only distinguishes the community as a center of historic value, but it presents tax advantages for residents and business owners with property in the district. To outline some of those advantages and opportunities, Bryan Lijewski, architectural coordinator […]
Having attended numerous Veterans Day functions over the years, it’s always frustrated me that more people don’t turn out on the one day that honors every American who donned a uniform and served in our nation’s Armed Forces. That long-held frustration came to an abrupt and unexpectred end Saturday. On a bitter-cold, drizzly morning, with […]
With the clock ticking toward midnight and frustration mounting Monday, village council members reached a consensus on a long-awaited matter. They agreed to grant Dia Zaraga, owner of the rebuilt Sagebrush Cantina, another 90 days to pay for his water and sewer tap-ins. By giving the restaurant owner three months to pay the bill, the […]
While the Lake Orion School District is hardly in a financial lurch, school officials are disappointed that a ballot proposal that would have guaranteed yearly funding increases for schools was soundly defeated on Nov. 7. The proposal would also have created improved funding equity among school districts statewide, while capping the cost of employee retirement […]
The Village of Lake Orion passed its 2005-06 audit with flying colors, based on a report issued by Rana Emmons of Post, Smythe, Lutz & Ziel, village auditors. Emmons told council members Monday that based on the village’s financial report for the fiscal year that ended on June 30, the village is financially sound. ‘The […]
I don’t like to reveal my age. First ? because I’m a gentleman, and secondly ? because I don’t want anyone to know. That being said, I’m going to divulge something which should give anyone who’s at all interested, a pretty fair idea of just how old I am. I’m old enough to recall the […]
While business owner Dia Zaraga still awaits official word on the status of his liquor license, it shouldn’t be long before the Sagebrush Cantina reopens for business. As evidence, there is a large sign in front of the Broadway Street eatery, welcoming job seekers to submit applications for employment. If that isn’t enough to suggest […]
Ever since moving from the administration building on North Lapeer Street in September, Lake Orion school officials have been looking forward to returning, says schools? Supt. Christine Lehman. Assuming there are no more weather-related delays, Lehman says she and other school officials will move back into the newly-renovated building by January 1, 2007. The building […]
Most teens have little interest in unearthing remnants from the past. But sixteen Upland Hills middle school students got down in the dirt last week to learn more about local history. The students were part of the archaeology phase of the Howarth Schoolhouse Relocation Project — which is listed on the State Historical Registry. The […]
Sometimes there are advantages to getting old. Especially when that which is aging is a building that has achieved historic designation. About 30-35 owners of homes and buildings in the village’s newly-established Historic District met at the Methodist Church last week to hear about tax incentives available to owners of historic properties. Bryan Lijewski, architectural […]