The’Orion Art Center recently’hosted a ‘Ladies Night Art? event, featuring a wine glass painting theme. The project was’guided by fine artist Misia Zaydel, who walked the group through an evening of painting and personalizing a wine drinking masterpiece. The Ladies Night Art will be offered again Feb. 25, with plate and place mat painting. ‘It’s […]
By Laura Colvin Review editor The signs are simple: ‘Orion Schools Bond Feb. 22. Vote No.? A little too simple, in fact. The signs are illegal. That’s the word from Oakland County Elections Director Joe Rozell, who said all campaign signs, whether for a ballot issue – such as the upcoming Lake Orion Community Schools? […]
If everything goes according to plan, Marion Ginopolis will stay at the helm of Lake Orion Community Schools for the next two years. The board was in unanimous agreement and – judging by the applause – so was the audience at last week’s meeting of the district’s board of education. The tentative decision rose from […]
Warming up winter with the success of last summer’s Dragon on the Lake Festival, the Orion Art Center announces its annual gala fund-raiser, now called Dragon on the Ice. The event is set for on Saturday, March 12, and takes place at the historic Addison Oaks Ballroom. Formerly known as the Snowflake Ball, Dragon on […]
Rawley Van Fossen plans to vote in the Feb. 22 school bond election, and unequivocally says he’ll vote ‘yes.? ‘When I meet people who say ‘no,? I want to say ‘Come to my yearbook class,?? said the 18-year-old Lake Orion High School senior. ?’Sit down and try to log onto my computer.?? According to Van […]
Adults and students who put off participating in Lake Orion High School’s 2010 Challenge Day with thoughts of ‘I’ll do it next year? won’t get that chance. Not in 2011, anyway. The Review recently published information about the event, but according to Michele Novak, LOHS guidance counselor and substance abuse prevention advisor, Challenge Day was […]
Last week, four hats were in the ring for five open seats on the Lake Orion Community Schools? Board of Education. When the filing deadline passed at 4 p.m. Tuesday, the final number was 14. Missing from the list, however, was Tiffany Weber-Phillips, who was elected to the board in 2009 but faced controversy last […]
By Laura Colvin Review editor Even in tough economic times, many Lake Orion voters plan to vote ‘yes? on the upcoming $25.5 million school bond issue. They say it on Facebook, in letters, at community bond discussion meetings. ‘Vote yes! I am!? Those planning to vote ‘no? are just as vocal. They say it on […]
Blanche Sims, 1949 Remodeling $411,773 ‘Main entry security vestibule $25,000 ‘Roof restoration $161,700 ‘Electrical to support technology $16,800 ‘Technology infrastructure $208,273 Construction Contingencies $14,245 Instructional Technology $547,112 Loose furnishings/Equipment $39,075 ‘Non instructional technology $39,075 Architectural Fees and Costs $71,317 Construction Management $44,344 Total $1,127,866 Carpenter, 1957 Remodeling $448,116 ‘Main entry security vestibule $25,000 ‘Roof restoration […]
After serving a dozen years on the Lake Orion Community Schools? Board of Education, Trustee Bob Gritzinger is ready to hand off the baton. With a new position at work, increased travel and a heavier share of responsibility, Gritzinger said he wants to spend what little free time he has focused on family endeavors and […]