A couple of weeks ago, I received an e-mail from a certain Sherrie V, of Groveland Township in regards to trees lining the road, safety concerns and the Road Commission of Oakland County. For the sake of space conservation, here’s a condensed version of her message . . . Don, Since 2002, Emerald Ash Borer […]
The summer of fun continues here in Lake Orion with the annual fireworks show on the lake, this Saturday (July 2). And, according the latest weather forecast from the National Weather Service station in White Lake, there is a ‘chance of thunderstorms? Saturday night, with a low around 64. That afternoon, the weather geeks call […]
It is official: the 2011-2012 Lake Orion Community Schools budget was approved. The big last act of the ‘old? board of education, consisting of president Mary Jo Burchart, vice president Janet Wolverton, treasurer Jim Weidman, secretary Tiffany Weber-Phillips and trustees Steve Drakos, Bob Gritinger and Kelly Weaver was a unanimous vote to accept a budget […]
These wandering, meandering bits of stream-of-consciousness that I oft refer to as ‘my? column and some of you call ‘Don’s Drivel,? is read by at least five people on a weekly basis. (My mom and three sisters say they ‘like? it — so I have that going for me.) I know there must be other […]
It is still over a year away, but folks over at Inidanwood Golf & Country Club are busy getting ready for the 2012 US Senior Golf Open ? slated to take place at the Orion course the week of July 9 thru 15. ‘We are in the thick of it,? said Keith Aldridge, Championship Director […]
Their concerns are legitimate. Their concerns were shared. Their concerns were heard loud and clear Monday night at a Parent Teacher Organization meeting. But, what will be done about their concerns? What are their concerns? ‘Our concern,? Michelle Kolp, president of the Paint Creek Elementary PTO told schools Superintendent Marion Ginopolis, ‘Is that this is […]
So, I finally started reading the book, A Walk In The Woods, by Bill Bryson. Folks have been after me to read it for years . . . well, since 1998 when it was first published. The book is about Bryson’s (a travel writer) trek along the 2,000-some-odd miles of the Appalachian Trail. I like […]
Last week was a week, I tell you . . . a week of milestones and new acquaintances. And, to keep up your illusions that you really know me, I ‘ll fill you in on the week before this one. * * * So, there I was sitting at one of my desks at work. […]
Part 2 Residents of the Hi-Hill subdivision, in the southeastern quad of Orion Township, were dismayed at the township’s recent fast-track approval of Eagle Valley expansion. They wonder why the township turned their backs against and rescinded a 1991 consent agreement the township fought for, that kept the land fill from expanding. They are upset, […]
Rumors were swirling around the internet and in the community that this year Lake Orion’s annual fireworks display would be a bust, rather than boom. Suffice to say, those rumors are false. Organizers of the annual firework festivities are planning on the biggest show to-date. Mark your calendars — the show is Saturday, July 2, […]