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News update
Monday – Members of the UAW walked out of the GM Orion Plant on Monday, as workers did at dozens of other plants across the country.
The strike came after 10 days of bargaining, which failed to result in an agreement for the automaker’s 73,000 hourly workers nationwide.
It’s the first UAW national strike against GM since 1970.
More on this story, as well as a pair of tragic motorcycle accidents and a surprising decision on the Village Council’s new leaders in this week’s Review.
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News update
Wednesday ? The Orion Township Board of Trustees established a millage rate for 2007 that was lower than previously anticipated. However, the board did not adopt their 2008 budget.
The board will hold another budget meeting in October and has until the end of that month to finalize the 2008 budget.
The adopted millage rate of 0.82 is consistent with the millage established each of the past two years. A millage of about 0.93 mills was expected, but the board voted on a rollback due to their estimated $6 million surplus.
Township Supervisor Jerry Dywasuk said this rollback would likely amount to $10-12 per household.
Look for more on this story in next week’s Lake Orion Review. — C.B.
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Commentary
Wednesday ? Ken Van Portfliet wasn’t the only one disappointed with voter turnout, or so I hope (http://www.lakeorionreview.com/1editorialbody.lasso?-token.folder=2007-09-19&-token.story=202701.112112&-token.subpub).
Perhaps we can help. Offer some suggestions on what local government agencies can do to engage public interest.
Remember, there are potentially four elections coming up next year in Orion Township ? so we need to right the ship in a hurry.
We’ll post some of the best ideas in an upcoming issue of The Review. — C.B.

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News Update
Tuesday – The township board will hold a special meeting on Wednesday (Oct. 3) for the purpose of discussing the proposed 2007 budget(s).
The meeting will be held at 7 p.m. in the board meeting room and is open to the public.
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News Update
Thursday – There is still a chance for you to be heard on the new Parks & Rec plans.
The township’s 2008-2012 Parks & Recreation and Open Space Plan will be the subject of a public hearing during Monday’s regular meeting of the Orion Township Board of Trustees.
The plan was prepared by the Orion Township Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee and will serve as a guide and decision-making document for future recreation facilities and programs.
The meeting begins at 7 p.m. on Oct. 1 and the public hearing will be held at 8:00 p.m. at Township Hall to allow additional public input.
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Sports Update
Wednesday – The Dragon boys cruised to their second OAA I cross country jamboree victory on Tuesday afternoon, getting five placers in the top 16 (led by Doug Mack and Nathan Ziolko in sixth and seventh places, respectively).
The girls were led by Allie Hock’s seventh place finish and took sixth place as a team.
Meanwhile, the boys soccer squad played visiting Clarkston to a scoreless tie in a game that was cut 20 minutes short due to lightning.
Look for more on these results in next week’s Review.

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Commentary
Wednesday – Alright, Lake Orion, it’s time to put your thinking caps on.
We’re looking for your best Clarkston jokes to publish in next week’s issue, in anticipation of the “big game” next Friday.
Nothing too inappropriate please. But, other than that, there are no rules — just some good ol’ fashioned Wolves bashing.
Send e-mails to lakeorionreview@sbcglobal.net, click on the feedback link on this page or call us at (248)693-8331.

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Wednesday — This special version of the LO Down on sports comes from reader Susan Dorris, who sent in the following jokes in anticipation of this week’s big game
Note that these are only jokes and not indicative of our views of Clarktson (a wonderful community) or their school system (which is very good).
First, some questions…
Q: What does the average Clarkston student get on his SAT? A: Drool.
Q: How do you get a Clarkston graduate off your front porch? A: Pay him for the pizza.
Q: What did the Clarkston grad say to the Lake Orion grad? A: ‘Welcome to McDonald’s. May I take your order please??
Q: Why is ice no longer available at Clarkston football games? A: Because the senior who knew the recipe finally graduated.
Q: What do you call a good looking girl on the Clarkston campus? A: A visitor.
Q: Did you hear about the power outage at the Clarkston library? A: Forty students were stuck on the escalator for three hours.
Q: Why should the Clarkston change its name to the “Opossums”? A: Because they play dead at home and get killed on the road.
Q: How many Clarkston freshman does it take to change a light bulb? A: None, it’s a sophomore course.
Now, some headlines you might have missed…
It was reported that Clarkston Football Coach Kurt Richardson will only be dressing 10 players for the Clarkston game ‘the rest of the players will have to dress themselves.
Did you hear that the Clarkston High School library burned to the ground? All five books in the library were completely destroyed and the football team is really upset by the fire; they hadn’t colored in two of the books yet.
Two Clarkston football players were hootin? and hollerin? while partying on campus when a bartender asked them why they were celebrating. The smart one said proudly that they had just finished a jigsaw puzzle and it only took them two months. ‘Two months?!? exclaimed the bartender. The Wolves proudly replied, ‘Yeah, the box said 4 – 6 years!?
And, finally, a story…
One day in an elementary school in Clarkston, a teacher asks her class if the Clarkston Wolves are their favorite football team. The whole class says yes except for Little Jimmy. The teacher asks, “What’s your favorite football team Jimmy?”
Little Jimmy says, “The Lake Orion Dragons.”
The teacher asks, “Well, why is that?”
Little Jimmy says, “Well, my dad is a Dragons fan, my mom is a Dragons fan, I guess that makes me a Dragons fan.”
The teacher angered by his reply says, “If your dad was a moron and your mom was an idiot what would that make you?”
Little Jimmy says, “Well, I guess that would make me a Clarkston fan.”
GO DRAGONS!!!!
Thanks for sending those our way, Susan, and other readers feel free to add your own to the page.

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Thursday – The township board briefly discussed two of the year’s biggest stories (surrounding Friendship Park and Elkhorn Lake) during this week’s regular meeting, and it’s likely that both items will appear on their Nov. 19 agenda. Get the latest in next week’s Review, along with reaction to a public hearing on the proposed new public safety complex — and meet the first annual Citizen of the Year!
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School News
Wednesday – Calling all substitute teachers… The Lake Orion Community Schools will host a Substitute Job Fair on Monday (Nov. 12) from 3:30-6:30 p.m. at the LOCS Administrative Office (315 N. Lapeer Street).
The district is looking for substitues in the following areas: Michigan Certified Teachers ($80 per day), Child Care ($8.54/hour), Custodial (all shifts, $9/hour), Bus Drivers (mush have CDL) and Cafeteria Workers ($8.34/hour).
Interested parties shoud bring their resume, driver’s license and social security card to the fair.
For more information, please call (248)693-5412.

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Wednesday – Be sure to get your Halloween photos submitted (to the e-mail address listed above) for our special photo gallery, which will be updated through this Friday.
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Wednesday – Calling all poker stars… The third annual LOHS Wrestling ‘Texas Hold’em Poker Night? will be held on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 7 p.m. to midnight at the Eagles Hall on Clarkston Road (next to Basketball America).
The buy-in is $50 and $2,000 in prizes, including 10 cash winners, will be awarded. There will also be 50/50 drawings.
Come enjoy the good food and good company, and support a good cause. Only 100 seats are available, through advance ticket sales only, so act fast.
The event is sponsored by the Lake Orion Dragon Wrestling Parents Group and prize monies and number of winners is based on 100 participants.
For more information, contact: John Varilek (248)703-6159, Ron Peshl (248)802-3703, Doug Kline (248)561-2601, Cory Kuzinski (810)955-2763 or Al Pratt (248)505-5796.

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Thursday – A photo gallery of Downtown Lake Orion businesses recently honored with ribbon cutting ceremonies can be found by clicking on the link on the left side of the page.
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Thursday – Oakland County residents are urged to get a flu shot at Oakland County Health Division’s mass flu vaccination clinics on Saturday (Oct. 27) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Flu shots are $7 (cash only), however Medicare and Medicaid are accepted.
Locations include Lake Orion High School (495 E. Scripps Road) and Clarkston Junior High School (6595 Waldon Road) among others.
‘We are demonstrating that Oakland County is ready to respond to a large scale emergency,? said George Miller, Manager, Oakland County Health Division. ‘This exercise tests the Health Division’s plan to vaccinate or provide medication to many people at one time quickly and effectively if needed.?
During a real emergency, the county would set-up medication dispensing sites, such as these flu shot clinics, in large public areas so residents all over the county could easily receive medication if needed.
The Health Division expects to vaccinate as many as 10,000 people in as little as five hours at these clinics. Over 5,600 people committed to attending these clinics by pre-registering and pre-paying for their flu shot online prior to Oct 27. However, people that have not pre-registered can attend these clinics.
These clinics serve the dual purpose of protecting the public against the flu, and allowing the health division to adequately test its preparedness plans. More than 350 county employees and volunteers are stationed at the sites to make sure people receive their flu shot quickly and that county residents receive the best service possible.
People wishing to receive flu shots on Saturday should bring photo identification and all insurance cards.
This marks the first opportunity for the public to get a flu shot from the Health Division. Flu shots will not be available at Health Division offices until early November.
For more information, call the Health Division’s flu vaccine hotline at (800)434-3358 or visit the website at www.oakgov.com/health.
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Wednesday – Downtown Lake Orion will host its annual Halloween Parade on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 6 p.m. Hundreds of costumed children and their parents are expected to march through downtown to the haunted gazebo in Children’s Park for a spooky but safe Halloween experience.
The parade will be led by an escort from the Lake Orion Police Department, followed by the American Legion color guard, Doggie Mayor ‘Captain Jack Sparrow,? Wicked Witch Sarah Van Portfleit in an antique fire truck, County Commissioner Brad Jacobsen in his family’s antique pick-up truck, Sugar Buzz’s pink elephant and hundreds of village and township kids.
Adult goody bags containing promotional items and discount coupons will be distributed to the first 100 families by the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce. The Orion/Oxford Boys & Girls Club will also distribute several hundred Halloween-themed cloth bags while quantities last.
Families are asked to assemble in the Ehman Center parking lot at the southeast corner of Elizabeth Street and Lapeer Street between 5:30 and 6 p.m. The parade will begin promptly at 6.
Parking is available in the fenced lot behind the Ehman Center on Elizabeth Street, and at the Lake Orion Community Schools? Administration Building at 315 North Lapeer Street.
The parade route will follow Broadway south through the downtown business district, and end at Children’s Park, where candy will be distributed in the Gazebo.
Halloweeners are then encouraged to spend an hour visiting the many downtown businesses that will also have treats available in front of their stores between 6:30-7:30 p.m.
The Halloween Parade is a huge success due to the contributions of local volunteers and businesses, including: Abacus Accounting, Applebee’s, Caruso Chiropractic Clinic, Dr. Rocco Ciccone, Dick Hassberger & Associates, Atty. Carol Holmes, Bill Kirchner’s State Farm Insurance, Lake Orion United Methodist Church, Little Monsters/Flint Street Gallery, Orion Senior Center, Salon U, Atty. Richard Strenger, Studio Glitz and Tesori Gifts.
For additional information, please contact the Lake Orion Downtown Development Authority at 248-693-9742 during regular business hours, or visit www.downtownlakeorion.org and click on ‘events.?