Notes

Thank god for Lance Armstrong. Sunday morning the sky was black, the rain beat against windows. It was a perfect time to watch the final leg of Armstrong’s career as the top cyclist in the world. My daughter Molly involved me in the Tour de France race about three or four years ago when she […]

Depression memories

Back in 1975, The Orion Review decided to pay $5 to readers who wanted to share their memories of the depression years. They’re so interesting that I thought it would be a good idea to reprint some of those stories this summer. Elaine Stieb, editor BY RALPH MEEK The first indication of the coming fiscal […]

Letter to the Editor

I don’t feel the need for you (Cori) to sympathize with my sentiment, just a possible ‘right on?. As for your idea being ‘vetoed,? sorry about that, wrong channel. Next time try county or state politician with a little more ‘PORK? in his barrel. As far as I know at this time, the SIZE of […]

Allison the All Star

Lake Orion High School 2005 graduate Ryan Allison was selected to play for the East team in the 25th annual Michigan High School All Star football game, held on July 23 at Michigan State University. Allison is a 6?4,? 205-pound wide receiver, who played for the LOHS varsity team last season for coach Chris Bell. […]

Learning from the best

Orion Township Parks and Recreation and Challenger Sports brought the British Soccer Camp to Civic Center Park again this year, with the second and final week taking place July 18-22. The camp offered kids from age 4 to 18 the chance to learn new skills and sharpen existing ones with the British coaches, who teach […]

LO soccer alumni game scheduled for Aug. 13

The second annual Lake Orion High School men’s soccer alumni game will be played on Aug. 13 at 2 p.m., at Civic Center Park on Joslyn Road. The alumni invites the community for their support. The game is free, however scholarship donations are welcomed. For more information about playing in the game, or donating, contact […]

LOMSL Report

Wagon Wheel I unleased eight homeruns to turn back Wagon Wheel II, in Lake Orion Men’s Softball League action on July 21. Dave Beltz (3-for-6) led the barrage with a pair of homeruns. Darrin Lamphere (4-for-5), Jim Hoffman (5-for-7), Buster Kreuger (4-for-6), R. Geirg (4-for-6), Keith Lester (4-for-6) and Bill Basikow (4-for-6) also homered for […]

Fall sports practice schedules

Girls Basketball: For freshman and junior varsity, practice begins Aug. 15, 8-10:30 a.m. in the field house. For varsity, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., in the fieldhouse. Girls Swimming: All levels begin Aug. 15, 7-9 a.m. and 3-5:30 p.m. in the Natatorium. Boys Soccer: All levels begin Aug. 15, 7-8 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. (bring your water […]

GAP competitors place at state meet

Several students from Lake Orion elementary and middle schools competed in the Hershey Track and Field state meet on July 8, in Holt, Michigan. Students who won events at the local Dragon GAP (Guided Activities Program) Hershey Meet on June 11 automatically qualified to participate at the state meet. Jeff O’Dea, a student at Blanche […]

GAP competitors place at state meet

Several students from Lake Orion elementary and middle schools competed in the Hershey Track and Field state meet on July 8, in Holt, Michigan. Students who won events at the local Dragon GAP (Guided Activities Program) Hershey Meet on June 11 automatically qualified to participate at the state meet. Jeff O’Dea, a student at Blanche […]