Trick-or-treating in Orion Townshp, including the Village, will take place on Monday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. Parents are reminded to accompany young children to assure their safety. Flash lights are recommended, as is reflective tape on costumes. Children also are encouraged to share their goodies with mom and dad.

With winter approaching, the Oakland County Health Division is offering free flu shots at the following locations: North Oakland Health Center, 1200 N. Telegraph Road, Building 34 East, Pontiac; Mon., noon to 8 p.m., Tues. ? Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. South Oakland Health Center, 27725 Greenfield Road, Southfield; Mon., noon to 8 p.m., Tues. ? Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Troy Community Center, 3179 Livernois, Troy; Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Lake Orion High School Dragon Marching Band placed sixth overall in the Bands of America Regional Competition earlier this month at the University of Akron. According to the school district, the band also was recognized for its sportsmanship at the event. A total of 14 regional competitions are held across the country each year.

In an Oct. 19 article entitled, ‘Scratch Built Pizza? on local restaurant Pizzariffic, The Review inadvertently spelled owner Michael Becker’s name wrong. We also did not include the full price range of some of his pizzas: meatlover – $9.99 to $17.99; Hawaiian – $7.99 – $19.49; pepperoni – $3.99 – $15.99. The Becker pizza costs $13.99 – $24.50. (All prices found on the restaurant’s website.) In addition, old-style brick ovens are used to bake pizzas. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

Be on the look out for Lake Orion Lions with white canes.
White Cane Week, which begins April 23 and continues through May 11, involves street sales conducted by Lions Club Members at various locations in Orion Township, but primarily on Baldwin Road at the intersection of Brown Road.
Because the Lions Club is a nonprofit organization, standard requirements such as the License Application Process, License Fees, and submission of hours of operation have been exempted. Background checks were also recommended to be waived.
On Monday, the Orion Township Board of Trustees approved the annual sale as part of their consent agenda.

Orion Township awarded contracts for lawn care to two area bidders, Monday night.
The contracts were for services requested for mowing playing fields, grounds, fire stations, safety paths, trails, and roundabouts.
Operations Director Allan Feys recommended giving the contract to Titan Lawn Care of Orion, and Hi Hill Lawn Service, also of Lake Orion.

Lake Orion Community Schools administration has recommended to the board of eduction to approve a contract with Lake Orion teachers.
The board is expected to vote on the matter at tonight’s (Wednesday, April 13) regular board meeting. Action Item #4, Approval of Lake Orion Education Association Contract, is for one year only — Jan. 1, 2011 through Dec. 31, 2011.
Specifics of the tentative agreement approved by the 430-member LOEA, and what the board is to vote on tonight were not made available prior to press time. Readers can visit www.LakeOrionReview.com Thursday morning for details.

It seems Orion Township officials have invested taxpayer money wisely.
As of the April 4 Board of Trustees meeting, two certificates of deposit have matured, with sources of the deposits being the Water and Sewer Fund and the General Fund.
At a rate of 1.05 percent annual interest with a maturity limit of 731 days, the Water and Sewer deposit garnered over $25,000 while the General Fund deposit earned around $12,500. The money is invested in a corporation called The Private Bank, based in Bloomfield Hills.
This brings the Water and Sewer Fund to just under $2,400,000 while the General fund now sits at just under $2 million.
Township Treasurer Alice Young said investing funds is a common practice for townships, and letting these funds sit idle isn’t productive. She added the poor economy hasn’t drastically effected the township’s investment market prospects.
The March 31 quarterly investment report will be detailed at a meeting in May.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars are again selling poppies to raise money for needy veterans in North Oakland County, and to to support the vow from the National Home in Eaton Rapids. The sale of the flowers will also go towards funding the shipping of packages to men and woman serving in foreign battlegrounds.
Thanks to the approval to solicit as part of the consent agenda at Monday’s Orion Township Board of Trustees meeting, motorists can expect to see these salesmen and woman from May 5 to 7.

Judy Hatton, an 11 year employee and clerk of the township’s building department, announced her retirement. She has seen three different supervisors in her time at township offices.
While she said she’ll miss the people she worked with the most, including Building Official Tom Berger, she noted wanting to spend more time with her grandchildren. Her retirement was officially announced at Monday’s Orion Township Board of Trustees meeting

Workers will be making small ‘saw cuts? in areas around downtown to aid in the removal of curbs and sidewalks until Friday, March 18.
Workers will also begin unloading materials starting Monday, March 21. This will cause Flint Stree between M-24 and Broadway to be closed. A detour will be set up on Front Street.
On Tuesday, March 22, workers will begin removing the surface of Flint Street. Same closure and detours from March 21.

The Lake Orion Board of Education will hold a workshop Tuesday, March 22, from 5 p.m.-9 p.m., and Wednesday, March 23, beginning at 11 a.m. to begin discussions of the district’s 2011-2012 budget; the regularly scheduled board meeting will not be held March 23.
‘As we’re preparing for this as a board and an administration, we’re going to have to really start thinking outside the box,? said board President Mary Jo Burchart, noting the district has ‘some things to take care of.?
‘We’re going to have to approach the budget in a new way, take a new approach.?
Burchart challenged the board to come to the table next week with ‘creative juices? flowing.
All school board meetings, which take place at the district’s administration building, 315 N. Lapeer Street, are open to the public unless otherwise noted.
-Laura Colvn

The Charter Township of Orion is accepting sealed bids for mowing of township properties, safety paths and weed cutting, per township ordinance will be received in the clerk’s office, 2525 Joslyn Road, Lake Orion, Michigan, 48360 until noon, Friday, March 25.
Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time.
Completed bid specifications can be obtained through a link on the Orion Township website homepage at www.orion.lib.mi.us/township, or at the clerk’s office during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
All bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked ‘Mowing of Orion Township Properties.?
Any deviation from the specifications must be noted on the bid.
The Charter Township of Orion reserves the right to reject any or all bid.
For further information, please contact Allan D. Feys, Operations Director, at 248-391-0304, ext. 141

Oakland County residents who live on gravel roads can participate in the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) dust-control program by submitting an application for the service by May 2.
Those who sign up will receive an application of mineral-well brine, a naturally occurring salt water pumped from the ground, on gravel roads four times during summer.
When applied to gravel roads, the brine draws moisture from the air and ground, which helps bind materials in the road surface, reducing airborne dust and providing a better driving surface.
The cost is 39 cents per linear foot of road. Residents living on subdivision streets must pay for a minimum of 1,000 linear feet of application ($390), and must coordinate with their neighbors – only one check will be accepted for each order.
On mile-type gravel roads, orders require a minimum of 500 feet with no more than one skipped section. Mile-type roads more than 500 feet long will be limited to two skips. Private roads are not included eligible.
To place an order, residents must submit a dust control application obtained from RCOC offices, 2420 Pontiac Lake Road in Waterford or by calling 877-858-4804.

Orion Township is recruiting players for the 2011 Senior Softball League, organized by the Northwest Parks and Recreation Association.
The league plays Monday and Wednesday mornings from May through August in various Oakland County communities – home games are played at Civic Center Park on Joslyn Road – and all levels of players, age 55 and up, are welcome.
The season includes 26-30 games. For additional information, contact Orion Township Parks and Recreation at 248-391-0304 x 138 or visit wwww.oriontownship.org

Orion Township is seeking volunteers to serve on the Environmental Resources Committee.
Five members – two voting, one non-voting, and two alternates – are needed. Forms, available at www.orion.lib.mi.us/township/committee-board_application_form.pdf must be completed and returned to 2525 Joslyn Road Lake Orion, MI 48360 . Forms are also available at the Township Hall. Call the Orion Township supervisor’s office at 248-391-0304, ext.101 for more information.

Marion Ginopolis, Interim Superintendent of Lake Orion Community Schools, will hold a community dialogue on Thursday, March 10 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the LOCS Administration Building, 315 N. Lapeer Street. The gathering is open to the public. All parents and community members who wish to ask questions, or discuss the school district are welcome to attend.

As spring pothole season approaches the Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) is asking motorists to contact the agency directly to report potholes and other road safety issues.
‘Several Websites now encourage motorists to post road safety concerns,? noted RCOC Managing Director Brent Bair. ‘However, these sites do not share these complaints directly with the road commission.?
If pothole complaints are called or e-mailed directly to the Road Commission, they are addressed as expediently as possible. Residents can contact RCOC’s Department of Customer Service directly via phone (toll free) at 877-858-4804 or through the Road Commission’s Website, www.rcocweb.org (click on the ‘contact us? button).