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May 2011 -- What’s The Biz -- Lake Orion 1

What’s the

Orion Style
May 2011 Vol. 4, No.2

A monthly collaborative with the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce

Jesse Moyet and Bonnie Blais have got

some Detroit Love goin’ on . . . see what
all the hubbub is in downtown Lake
Orion by reading the story on Page 10.
Photo by Gabe Ouzounian.
2 What’s The Biz -- Lake Orion -- May 2011

Last day to get your 2007 County Clerk open

refund is this April 18
In recent years, more and more indi-
viduals have decided not to file their in-
come tax returns -- for several years!
Did you know if you do not file your re-
turn within 4 years
from the date it was
originally due, the gov-
ernment gets to keep
your refund?
Yep, that’s right,
you just gave them
more of your money.
If you have not
filed your 2007 per- Anita Gates
sonal income tax re- Delventhal President
turns you have until & CEO, A.G. Consulting
April 18, 2011 to get Services Inc.
them filed without los-
ing your refund. If you have lost your
information you may call them at 800-
829-1040 (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.) to request
your wage and income information.
They can mail it or fax it to you. The
IRS tries 3 times to fax the information
to you. If the faxes fail, they mail your
Schedule QuickBooks Help
information to your last known address
(be careful if you have moved). I rec-
ommend you have them fax it to you.
They send it right over.
You cannot efile your 2007 return!
You must file a paper return with a
postmarked date of April 18, 2011 – NO
exceptions. I would recommend you also
send it priority mail with a delivery con-
firmation so you have a record your re-
turn was sent before or on the due date.
In the future, don’t delay in getting
your taxes done on time. Why give the
government more of your money? Keep
the money in your pocket.
Anita Delventhal is President & CEO of A.G. Con-
sulting Services Inc. She is a graduate of Oakland Uni-
versity, an Accountant, Enrolled Agent with IRS, Ac-
credited Tax Advisor, Accredited Tax Preparer, Five
Star Wealth Manager and a Certified QuickBooks
ProAdvisor with 25+ years of experience in the small
and medium sized business arena. Anita is an expert in
the areas of accounting, taxation and business plan-
ning. For more information visit
www.agconsultingservices.com, call 248-393-0403 or
email her at qbtaxpro@agconsultingservices.com
Saturdays -- good
day for passport
Orion Area Chamber of Commerce
2011 Chamber Leadership
applications
President
The Oakland County Clerk’s Of- Bill Kokenos
fice Vital Records will still be open for
Saturday hours from 10 a.m. to 2p.m., Vice President
Clerk/Register of Deeds Bill Bullard Loretta Spatafore
announced. Passport applications will uSellOnline
still be accepted and processed.
“Unlike the Federal Government, Treasurer
Oakland County is budgeted 3 years Elizabeth Meyer
ahead of time and in great financial Genisys Credit Union
shape,” Bullard said. “Because of the
late nature of the cancellation, I don’t Secretary
want to waste the time of people who Dawn Neely
are planning to take advantage of the
Seniors Helping Seniors
fact that we are the only place where
they can get a copy of their birth cer- Directors
tificate and apply for a passport. We
Martha Bergquist
will be open to serve them as
Coffee News
planned.”
Depending on the length of the shut-
Carl Cyrowski
down, applicants should be aware their Michigan Global Solutions LLC
passport could take a little longer than
normal. However, Bullard said, “No Ron DeLorme
matter what, the earlier they apply, the ManageMax
sooner they will get their passport. So Performance Improvement
it is still just as valuable a service for
the public as it was before the shut-
down.”
James Porritt
Attorney at Law

Online 24/7 The County Clerk Vital Records

Department will be open to the public
Neal Porter
Vette Products
Go to for business/assumed name registra-
tions, on-the-spot copies of birth, death, Linda Sickles
www.agconsultingservices.com/quickbooks and marriage certificates, marriage li- Orion Township Public Library
cense applications, notary services,
and concealed pistol license applica- Monica Squarcia
tions. The Oakland County Sheriff’s PNC Bank
Department will also be open from 10-
2 for the fingerprinting that is required Karen Ulrich
for CPL applications. Queensland Marketing
Get the help you need. Paul Zelenak
• It’s easy

Coffee?
Village of Lake Orion
• It’s efficient Alice Young, CPA
• It’s economical
Craig Zmijewski
It’s that simple.
Answers with Guidance while Committed
Join the club! AAA Michigan

Executive Director
The Lake Orion Review is
to providing winning Solutions partnering with our community
Alaina Campbell
of entrepreneurs and small busi-
nesses to help one another Orion Area Chamber of Commerce
Accountants & Tax Advisors other succeed.
Join us for a free weekly Cof-
P.O. Box 484
Lake Orion, MI 48361
248-393-0403 fee Club networking event, ev- 248-693-6300
ery Friday at the Lake Orion info@lakeorionchamber.com
www.agconsultingservices.com Culver’s from 7:30 to 9 a.m. www.lakeorionchamber.com

Briefly Orion Area Chamber of Commerce
Mark your calendars!
Upcoming Events
May
After-Hours Network-
ing
Wednesday, May 4
5-6:30 pm
Oscar’s Bar & Grill,
3575 S. Baldwin Rd.,
Orion
Morning Networking
Wednesday, May 18
7:30-8:30 am
Vette Products, 405 W.
Clarkston Rd., Lake Orion
Chamber Breakfast
Friday, May 6
8:30 to 10:30 am
Sponsored by Skalnek
Ford
Paint Creek Country Club
Speaker: L. Brooks
Patterson, Oakland
County Executive
“Orionwood” Commu-
nity Business Expo
Tuesday, May 10, 4-8
pm
Lake Orion High School
Field House
For information about
exhibiting or participating
in a “Taste of Orion”
please call the Chamber
office at (248) 693-
6300.
Welcome to the
Chamber
Clarkston State Bank
DBT Marketing
Mimi’s Metals
May 2011 -- What’s The Biz -- Lake Orion 3
Supporting the businesses that support your community • Supporting the businesses that support your community • Supporting the businesses that support your community
‘Orionwood’
Schollegiate College Advisors
Schollegiate College Advisors egies for students to be the “best
helps families prepare their stu- candidate” possible. What are
dents for college. The college the seven steps to double or triple
admissions process is more se- your eligibility for financial aid?
lective than ever and a four year Visit their website at Annual community business
college degree cost between www.schollegiate.com and reg-
$80,000 and $200,000! ister for their upcoming workshop expo is May 10 at Lake
Schollegiate College Advisors of- on Wednesday, May 18 at the
fers the answers Orion Township Li- Orion High School
and guidance. Member Profile brary. This 90-
SCA was minute class is Come meet and shop your members to support their local
founded in 2002 by president and FREE for 10th and 11th graders. local businesses at businesses. Did you know that
“Orionwood” the Chamber’s for every $100 spent in a lo-
owner, Lynette Bennett. Other workshops are sched-
Community cally owned store, $68 of it re-
Lynette started this business uled for June 2011.
because it seemed to her that Schollegiate College Advisors
Business turns to the community through
parents and students were going hopes to see you at the upcoming
Expo payroll, taxes that benefit our
T h e local municipalities, parks and
through the college financial pro- Lake Orion Business Expo which
Chamber is recreation facilities and schools.
cess without any kind of plan. will be held on Tuesday, May pleased to With increasing job loss and a
Does your family have a plan? 10th. Be sure to stop by their roll out the shrinking labor market, sup-
“Everyone wishes they would booth.
have started saving earlier Schollegiate College Advisors
red carpet for porting local businesses helps
businesses maintain jobs in the area pre-
or saved more money for college. offers advice that can work and commu- Alaina Campbell, venting outsourcing and the
The statistics are staggering,” around financial problems and nity mem- OACC Executive outflow of economic wealth.
Bennett states. reach the ultimate goal of an af- bers at Director Additionally, locally owned
Last year, Schollegiate College fordable tuition. We provide fami-
Advisors’ seventy-two seniors lies with the plan. Lynette is
“Orionwood” businesses are often more mo-
our annual community business tivated to give workers better
receive over $4 million in schol- grateful that she has had expo on Tuesday, May 10 from wages and benefits. Shopping
arships. She has helped over 700 the opportunity to guide so many 4 to 8 pm in the Fieldhouse at locally keeps non-chain shops
students these past nine years. young people as they make very Lake Orion High School. flourishing, thereby increasing
Schollegiate College Advisors important decisions about their
offer FREE workshops through- future.
Orionwood features local the diversity of our communi-
businesses and non-profit or- ties. It helps them retain their
out the community which high- If you have any questions, ganizations selling merchandise, uniqueness and authenticity and
light some important facts fami- please contact Susan Reddy, handing out free food samples encourages local innovation and
lies should know about college Event Specialist, at 248-421-8940 and sharing information about creativity. Who wants to live in
admissions and financial aid. or email SCA at: their organizations. Admission clone towns?
What are the five myths about contact@schollegiate.com for community members is free And let’s face it, most of
financial aid? What are six strat- and shuttle service from area these small, local business are
parking lots will be provided. owned by your neighbors!
The LOHS DECA club has So come join us at
designed a fun and interactive Orionwood on Tuesday, May
scavenger hunt with door 10 to help support your local
prizes. So bring your sleuthing businesses and non-profit or-
skills and put them to the test! ganizations. For more informa-
This year will also feature a tion about becoming a vendor
brand new contest specifically call the Chamber office at 248-
for all the pizza-loving kids out
there called PIZZA WARS.
693-6300.
Come sample all different Shopping locally
kinds of pizza and vote for your
favorite. The winning pizzeria keeps non-chain
will not only receive bragging shops flourishing,
rights but also a special plaque
naming them the best pizza in thereby increasing
town. the diversity of our
Orionwood also provides an
communities.
opportunity for community
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Bits & Pieces
2011 North Oakland
Caregiver & Senior Expo
The 2011 North Oakland
Caregiver & Senior Expo is Thurs-
day, May 26 from noon to 5 p.m. at
King’s Court Castle in Canterbury
Village
Sponsorship and vendor opportuni-
ties available. Contact the Orion
Senior Center at 248-693-2066 for
more information.
Lots of fun at the
Family Fun Fest, April 28
The 18th Annual Family Fun Fest
is Thursday, April 28 from 5:30 to 8
p.m. at the Community Educational
Resource Center, 455 East Scripps
Road, Lake Orion.
This free event provides an
opportunity for families to learn about
the available area resources and
have fun together. Featuring commu-
nity agencies, local businesses, cotton
candy & popcorn, local fire and
police department, train ridges,
inflatables, arts and crafts and more.
For more information contact the
Lake Orion Early Childhood Depart-
ment at 248-693-5439.
Waste Management recognized for wildlife program
Waste Management’s Eagle Valley Re-
cycling and Disposal Facility received cer-
tification of its wildlife program in Octo-
ber of 2010 from the Wildlife Habitat
Council (WHC) at the organization’s 22nd
Annual Symposium in Baltimore. The fa-
cility is part of a national Waste Manage-
ment program that protects animal and
plant species on 25,045 acres at 103 sites
around the country.
The Eagle Valley Recycling and Dis-
posal Facility’s recognition was one of 30
new Wildlife at WorkSM certifications,
three new Corporate Lands for
LearningSM (CLL) certifications, 22
Wildlife at Work recertifications, and seven
CLL recertifications that WHC awarded
Waste Management programs this year.
With these certifications, Waste Manage-
ment surpassed its goal to have 100 certi-
Lake Orion Optimist Club
Lake Orion Area Optimist Club
seetings are the first Thursday of the
month, 7:30 a.m. at Times Square
Restaurant and the third Thursday of
the month, 4:30 p.m at G’s Pizzeria.
Business owners, educators, commu-
nity leaders, retirees, professionals and
citizens are all invited. For more
information contact Katherine
Baumann at 248-505-3067
In search of school supplies
Premier Self Storage is collecting
school supplies for children whom
desperately need them at Jefferson
Whittier Elemntary School in Pontiac.
The Organization/business that
collects the most supplies by May 19
will win a FREE party (dinner, dessert
and bocce ball) at Palazzo di Bocce in
Orion.
Blood drive
Premier Self Storage will also have
a free recycling/BBQ event and blood
drive on Thursday, May 19 from noon
to 6 pm at their facility at 100 Premier
Drive and Lapeer Road. For a school
supplies collection box please contact
Mary at
fied programs and 25,000 protected acres
ten years ahead of plan.
WHC’s Wildlife at Work program pro-
vides a structure for corporate-driven co-
operative efforts between management,
employees and community members to
create, conserve and restore wildlife habi-
tats on corporate lands. The Corporate
Lands for Learning program promotes the
use of certified company lands for hands-
on environmental education by school and
community groups.
The Eagle Valley Recycling and Dis-
posal Facility in suburban southeast Michi-
gan includes about 45 acres of land avail-
able for wildlife habitat. The facility has
become a popular tour destination for
learning about modern waste management
practices and sustainability. To help stu-
dents learn about the importance of con-
premier_selfstorage@yahoo.com
or 248-276-9200.
1,000 conversations
1000 Converstations About
Mental Health in Lake Orion will
meet on Thursday, May 5, 6:30 pm
at Lake Orion High School down-
stairs in the Kiva. All are welcome.
Contact Karen Hudson at 248-391-
1352 for more information.
Kiwanis golfing
Kiwanis Club of Oxford-Orion
Golf Outing on Friday, June 3.
Sponsorship opportunities are
available. For more information
contact Ed Hunwick at (248) 969-
0152 or Carol Mitchell at (248)
884-1133.
Farmers’ Market
The Lake Orion Farmers’ Market
will begin Wednesday, June 1 and be
every Wednesday from 2-7 p.m. until
September 28 at 93 S. Anderson in
downtown Lake Orion next to
Children’s Park. For more informa-
tion check out their website at
www.lakeorionfarmersmarket.com.
Come shop for fresh, locally grown
produce and products.
necting with nature, the wildlife team
planted and maintains a pollinator garden
in collaboration with a variety of commu-
nity members; daily monitoring of the pol-
linator garden as well as wood duck and
bat houses installed at the site is performed
by WM staff throughout the year.
Community outreach and public edu-
cation are continuous priorities for the
wildlife team. The local chapter of the
Audubon Society utilizes the facility to
conduct an annual Christmas Bird Count,
and staff at Eagle Valley are happy to boast
about the turkey vulture they rescued in
2008. The turkey vulture, named Eva
Orion, now helps educate community
members in Muskegon, about the impor-
tant work that they do. Turkey vultures
are the garbage men of the bird world as
they consume all the things that other crea-
Students:
the deadline
for scholarship
is May 6
The Orion Area Chamber of Com-
merce is offering a $1000 academic
scholarship to a graduate of Lake Orion
High School pursuing 2 or 4 year degree
at a verified college or community col-
lege.
The applications and all eligibility re-
quirements are located at the Lake Orion
H.S. Counseling Office. The Orion Area
Chamber of Commerce will present this
award to the qualified student at the Hon-
ors Convocation on June 6, at L.O.H.S.
We at the Orion Area Chamber of
Commerce are proud to be part of this
Community and hope that by offering this
scholarship, we will enhance one
student’s experience in further education.
We also hope that by doing this, we can
entice some of our students to return to
Lake Orion and settle here with their
families in the future. Obviously, we at
the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce
are looking for future businesses to be
part of our great organization.
The deadline for submitting the paper-
work for this scholarship is May 6.
Please pass this information along to
friends or relatives so that as many stu-
dents as possible can take advantage of
this opportunity.
tures leave behind.
“From environmental protection to wild-
life habitat preservation to green energy
production, we see all of our fundamental
business opportunities as being related to
sustainability,” said Chuck Cassie, Senior
District Manager of Eagle Valley Recy-
cling and Disposal Facility.
“Our team’s effort at Eagle Valley Re-
cycling and Disposal Facility are a credit
to our company, and this work was instru-
mental in helping us reach our sustainability
goal to enhance wildlife habitat at our fa-
cilities,” he said.
Eagle Valley also earned the Waste
Management Environmental Excellence
award for the Michgian-Ohio Area above
all other facilities in the Midwest Region.
To read more please visit www.wm.com/
wm/community/whc/index.asp

Raised over $500!
The Tuesday/Thursday class at Sunny Day Preschool in Lake Orion, celebrated their
20th anniversary in March. Children and families of Sunny Day Preschool did a “Mini
March” to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis. According to Sunny Day Preschool Director
Cindy Winther, they raised $521 for this worthy cause!
Free shredding at Oxford Bank, May 7
Oxford Bank, and Cintas will host a
free shredding event on Saturday, May
7, from 1 to 4 p.m. It will at the bank’s
Oxford office, located at 60 S. Washing-
ton St. in downtown. For more informa-
tion, call 248-628-2533.
This project highlights the bank’s on-
going efforts to provide resources to the
entire community for the prevention of
identity theft and fraud.
According to the Federal Trade Com-
mission, more than nine million Ameri-
cans are victims of identity theft or iden-
tity fraud every year. The majority of ID
theft occurs when the thief has direct
contact with the victim’s personal infor-
mation, through a stolen or lost wallet,
rifling through a mailbox or trashcan, or
Pilot program for commercial real estate refinancing
The Oakland County Business Finance
Corporation (BFC) now offers small biz a
chance to refinance their mortgage debt.
Under a program backed by a new refi-
nancing loan from the U.S. Small Busi-
ness Administration (SBA), small busi-
nesses that face maturity of their com-
mercial mortgages or balloon payments
before Dec. 31, 2012, may be eligible for
assistance. BFC loan officers can be
reached at 248-858-0765 to determine eli-
gibility or answer any questions.
This is a powerful tool the Oakland
County Business Finance Corporation has
at its disposal to protect jobs and keep our
May 2011 -- What’s The Biz -- Lake Orion 5
New landlord tenant statue
Just before the November 2010 elec- In order to qualify, the Tenant must
tions the Michigan Legislature made ef- provide either a valid personal protection
fective a new statute order or an order removing an abusive
governing the relations person from a home, a valid probation
between Landlords order, or a written police report that has
and Tenants of resi- resulted in criminal charges.
dential property. The release of the rental obligation
A Tenant who is does not take effect before the Tenant
subjected to domestic actually vacates. The Landlord can still
violence and is put in pursue a claim for unpaid rents against
fear if they remain in anyone else who may be liable, so it will
the leased residence, James R. Porritt, Jr., be advisable that Landlords obtain co-
can vacate and be ex- Attorney, signors or guarantors on new leases.
OACC member
cused from their The particulars of the law can be found
rental obligation for the balance of the at MCL 554.601(b).
lease.
James R. Porritt, Jr.
ATTORNEY
Serving Orion and Oxford Areas
Since 1973
Licensed Real Estate Broker • Past Chair of OCBA Real Estate Committee
Member of American and State Bar Real Estate Sections
even lifting documents from inside a
home or business. It is a devastating
crime from which it can take victims
248-693-6245
years to recover. Secure destruction of
personal documents is the first step in
identity protection.
This is Oxford Bank’s third shredding
SIMPLE WILLS
event. The last event in Clarkston, on
• Self directed disposition of assets
Free Initial
September 11, 2010 produced 5.24 tons • Your choice of administrator Consultation
of shredded and recycled paper; equat-
ing to the preservation of 89 trees. • Your choice of Guardian for minors
• Your choice of Trust for minors to be set up after your passing.
Participating individuals and businesses
can shred credit cards, pre-approved “Avoiding Probate” does not justify the cost or inconvenience of setting up a Living Trust and
credit offers, insurance forms, charge maintaining it for the rest of your life. Michigan’s unsupervised probate procedure is
card receipts, paycheck stubs, credit ap-
plications, personal documents listing so-
inexpensive, uses preprinted forms, avoids formal accountings, court appearances, or approval
cial security numbers, and more. of asset disposition.
Real Estate Transactions and
small businesses afloat,” Oakland County Troubled Mortgage Relief
Executive L. Brooks Patterson said. “We
realize that even small businesses perform- 436 S. Broadway (M-24) , Suite C • Lake Orion • www.porrittlaw.com
ing well and making their payments on time
Is Your Business
could face foreclosure because of diffi-
culties in refinancing and restructuring
their mortgage debt.”
Structured like the SBA’s traditional 504
Relevant?
loan, borrowers must commit at least 10
percent equity and work with third-party
lending institutions and SBA-approved Cer-
tified Development Companies in the stan-
dard 50 percent/40 percent split. The pro- Does everybody in town know you exist?
gram does not require an expansion of the Why should anybody use your business over your competitors?
business to qualify.
6 What’s The Biz -- Lake Orion -- May 2011
James Pergeau
CIVIC & NON-PROFITS 248-693-4395 ELECTRICAL
1000 Conversations J.L.O. Home Tuson Electric Inc.
About Mental Health in Improvement 248-814-7228
ENVIRONMENTAL Lake Orion 248-693-8481
WOOD SOLUTIONS 248-505-6526 Kemp Building &
RECYCLING: EMBROIDERY
• Stumps / Brush / Logs Kiwanis Club of Oxford/ Development
248-583-9030 Custom Threads & Sports
Orion Area Chamber of Commerce
• Tree Debris / Yard Waste Orion
• Pallets / Crates 248-628-2533 x245 Tamis Marine 248-391-0088
• Wood Construction Debris TT1:HLHX#-'4+10X
HLGJE˜FHLgJMGgJGNN˜999T.#-'14+10%*#/$'4T%1/ LO Education Found. Construction
Screened Topsoil • Planting Mix 248-821-4592 586-749-5741 ENVIRONMENTAL

Our Members
Hardwood Mulch • Colored Mulch Lake Orion Lions Club
Aggregate Materials - Sand & Stone Environmental Wood
248-975-6378 DENTAL & Solutions
Call For Rates 248-391-9446 Lake Orion Optimists 248-391-9446
3500 Giddings Rd. (N of Silverbell)
ORTHODONTICS
Hours: Mon-Fri. 8-5 • Sat. 8-1 Club Waste Management
www.ewsmullins.com 248-623-7900 James Komendera, DDS
800-796-9696
ACCOUNTING, TAX & Palace Chrysler-Jeep LaVida Massage 248-693-2194
248-393-2222 248-693-0820 Love, Inc.
BOOKKEEPING 248-693-4357 Joe Mastromatteo, DDS
EYE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS Skalnek Ford Salon U 248-693-1331 EQUIPMENT RENTAL
& FASHION OPTICAL Abacus Accounting 248-683-6241 248-693-8768 North Oakland
“Modern Eye Care, Old Fashioned Caring” Community Coalition John Blake, DDS JSPO LLC
Services 248-693-5800
Robert E. Deck III, O.D. 248-693-0003
Wally Edgar Chevrolet 248-520-3786 248-640-8396
Doctor of Optometry 248-391-9900 BEVERAGE DISTRIB. LO Family Dentistry
Alice P. Young, CPA Orion Historical Society Valley Tent Rental
81 Indianwood Road., Ste 1
248-693-4154 248-693-6213 810-459-7368
Lake Orion, MI 48362 248-693-3152 Powers Distributing
248-693-2321 Fax: 248-693-2703 AUTO SERVICES 248-393-3700 Orion Township Rocco Ciccone, DDS
Email: eyehealth@dnsci.com B2B CFO 248-693-8366
248-814-0666 Lake Orion Truck Public Library FUNERAL HOMES
Accessories 248-693-3000 x305
Gofrank & Mattina BUSINESS & Modetz Funeral Home
This space 248-601-9500 x12 248-814-2277 Orion Neighborhood TV EDUCATION &
CONSULTING 248-371-3777
248-693-3377
only 39 $ 00 H & R Block Lombardo’s Towing
Service Manage Max Provide, Inc.
CHILD CARE Sparks-Griffin Funeral
248-625-7940 A+ Nannies Home
Call For Details 248-230-0350 Performance 248-475-4808
We’re Your Office Improvement 248-834-0808 248-693-8336
248-672-5798 Midwest Wrecker
Services 248-396-5031 Good Shepherd Lutheran
COMPUTER & TECH School Academy of Fine GOLF & BANQUETS
248-238-6866 MasterMind Solutions
Associated Foot Clinic ADVERTISING Muffler Man–LO 248-394-3000 Grassroots Technologies Arts & Sciences
248-854-7625 248-391-7244 Boulder Pointe
Jeffrey C. Noroyan, D.P.M. • Tim Snyder, D.P.M. Coffee News of LO 248-814-9292 NBS Solutions 248-969-1500
248-693-0494 Lodden Services Kids Corner, LLC
Gloria Christian, D.P.M. 248-391-6730 Vette Products 248-814-9096 Myth Golf Course
Physicians and Surgeons of the Foot 248-693-1907 Phillips Consulting 248-724-1400 248-693-7170
Ganett Directories Kingsbury School
191 North Park Blvd • Lake Orion 800-338-5970 248-276-8606 Secure Solutions
248-872-8426 248-628-2571 Oxford Hills Golf &
248-693-8400 Sherman Publications BANKS, CREDIT Queensland Marketing Country Club
248-370-9111 LO Community Schools
Diplomate, American Board of Podiatric Surgery
248-693-8331 UNIONS, MORTGAGES 248-693-5414 248-628-2518
Stephen Auger & Assoc., COMMUNICATIONS Paint Creek Country Club
5/3 Bank LO Community Driving
ATTORNEY & LEGAL
Architects
AT&T/Prime Wireless 248-693-4695
248-276-7300 248-814-9160 School
accounting services, inc. SERVICES 248-236-9000 248-693-7600
Chief Financial Credit Write Side of Business
• Prepare Business & Personal Tax Returns
Union 248-834-0700 Verizon Wireless Mathnasium GRAPHICS, WEB,
• Assist New Business in Federal & State Registration Beier Howlett, PC
• Payroll Processing • Bank Reconciliation 248-383-1079 248-391-1950 248-393-6800 248-391-2800 PRINTING & SIGNS
• Financial Statements • Periodic Tax Planning
Giamarco, Mullins & Comerica Bank Pee Wee Patch Balanced Interactive
• Personalized & Confidential Service CHIROPRACTIC 248-814-1010
399 S. Broadway • Lake Orion • 248-693-0003 Horton Law 248-693-7841 CONSTRUCTION & 248-814-7473
248-457-7025 Genisys Credit Union Dolecki Chiropratic REMODELING Planet Kid Childrens Canoe Circle Graphics
LAKE ORION James R. Porritt, Jr. 248-370-0530 248-391-1040 Center 248-391-9916
WINDOW TREATMENTS 248-693-6245 Gregg Chiropractic 5 Star Concrete 248-620-9032
Lakes Comm. CU
248-391-1600 248-391-0500 Marty’s Insty Prints
Custom Draperies • Blinds • Carpet Mark E. Crane, PLLC 248-814-4000 All-Pro Restoration
Schollegiate College 248-340-7510
Upholstery • Hospital Bed Curtains 248-909-0956 Advisor
Oxford Bank 248-693-3200 248-889-5807 M&B Graphics Inc.
Commercial • Residential Pre-Paid Legal Services 248-693-6261 CHURCHES & 248-690-7527
47 S. Broadway • Lake Orion 248-693-3355 Alter Eco Stars & Stripes Kids
PNC Bank RELIGIOUS 248-535-7787 The Marketing Shop
248-693-0124 • Fax 248-693-0031 Activity Center
The Wolf Law Firm 248-693-8351 248-330-8787
248-693-6245
Echo Christian Davis Home 248-625-3547
TCF Bank Fellowship Improvement
248-693-6229 The Goddard School
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Indian Lake Apartment National Storage Center CJ’s Lakeside Grill & The UPS Store
Village LOCAL GOVERNMENT 248-814-7781
248-391-3040 52-3 District Court
South
248-391-1470
Sandbar
248-693-8704
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J & L Rustic Cabins 248-853-5553 National Storage Center Culvers-Lake Orion 248-421-1839
248-628-6087 North 248-276-2222 • Brake Service
Charter Twp. of Orion Vacuum Works
JMC Communities, Inc. 248-391-0304 x101 248-393-1307 G’s Pizzeria 248-393-9950 • Tune-ups
248-690-7831 Mike Gingell, Premier Self Storage 393-0000 • Air Conditioning
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BRAKES
SpringHill Suites by County Commissioner Hamlin Pub SENIOR SERVICES Maintenance
Marriott 248-728-7133 248-814-8109 Checkup

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Waldon Lakes Apts.
Village of Lake Orion
248-693-8391
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INDIVIDUALS 248-884-1051 Jet’s Pizza
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Bill Kokenos 248-693-8400 The Oakland Press Independence Village- 248-693-1488
248-802-5521 Bald Mountain Medical 248-745-4526 King’s Court Castle
Waterstone
248-391-1900
Bill Peterson
248-535-7787
Pharmacy
248-814-9814 PHYSICAL THERAPY Kruse & Muer on the
Lake
248-236-8300
Legacy of America Lake
Orion
Beaumont Hospital HealthQuest Physical 248) 814-9500 248-377-9569
INDUSTRIAL 248-964-1807 Therapy Orion Senior Center
Oscar’s Bar & Grill
Frances Berg, MA LPC 248-393-7707 248-393-8600 248-693-2066
Guinn Industrial Center Oakland Psychological
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Not Only Does
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8 What’s The Biz -- Lake Orion -- May 2011

Join The Fun!

Coffee Coffee Club Expo
Club Thursday, April 28 • 4-8 pm
Clarkston United Methodist Church
Waldon Road • 1 Block East of M-15

OVER 60 VENDORS!!
FREE!! For over a year local businesses have been
getting together weekly over a cup of
coffee building relationships, solving problems.
Open To The Public
Open To The Public
Now we’re opening it up to the public.
Come discover wonderful local resources for health,
computer services, trades work, retail and more!!
Giveaways!
Mathers Insurance Agency

The Citizen

Wellness Stitched Pines of Clarkston

Enhancement, LLC 4 you Health & Wellness Coach
Healing Touch Therapy

For more information 248-625-3370 or www.coffeeclubexpo.com

 May 2011 -- What’s The Biz -- Lake Orion 9

Community invited to Coffee Club Expo

By Phil Custodio
Special Writer for The Review
Orion (Oxford, Clarkston and
Orontonville) Coffee Club members have
been making connections together for over
a year. Now it’s time to spread the word to
the rest of the community.
They’ll have that chance at the inaugu-
ral Coffee Club Expo, 4-8 p.m., Thursday,
April 28, at Clarkston United Methodist
Church, 6600 Waldon Road.
More than 50 area businesses signed
up, offering computer, attorney, insurance,
automobile, nutrition, wellness, counseling,
restaurant, and many other services.
Tom Kiihr, owner of Signs Now -
Waterford, provides signs for the expo, with
retractable banners, tabletop displays, and
other products.
“Everything we do is custom – it’s not a
one-size-fits-all industry,” said Kiihr, booth
46. “The Expo is a great idea for commu-
nity.”
John Weiler and other members of North
Oakland Business Network will be at
Booth 33, offering life insurance, real es-
tate, reverse mortgage, travel, document
shredding, financial management, and other
services.
“It’s a great idea to develop business –
this is a great group here,” Weiler said.
Rob Schroeder, specializing in home
repair, paint, and other maintenance ser-
vices, plans to just bring himself.
“My services speak for themselves,” From left, Norm Pardo, Mark Kelly, and Matt Crandall work on the layout of the upcoming Coffee Club Expo. Photo by Phil Custodio
said Schroeder, Booth 40. “When all is said
and done, that’s what it’s all about.”
Expo has no rules or regulations,” said Jill all of them to come down and meet people. know about you by working together with
The Coffee Club and Expo are good
Mitchell, one of the organizers. Let’s have coffee.” the community. Connections do matter.
ways to support local businesses, said John Everyone is encouraged to bring busi- A table directory is posted at We’re all in this together.”
Mathers of Mathers Insurance, Booth 32. ness cards and network, whether signed Coffeeclubexpo.com, as well as contact in- For more information, check
“I find more and more people care about up with a booth or not, Mitchell said. formation for everyone who’s attended any Coffeeclubexpo.com or call 248-628-4801.
that,” Mathers said. “I love the Coffee “We want everyone to come down,” she of the Coffee Club meetings over the past The Coffee Club is sponsored by The
Clubs – the people are fantastic.” said. “This is something Sherman Publica- year – more than 600 in all. Lake Orion Review, and hosted each Fri-
Gary Zirwes, health coach and Nutrilite tions is doing for the community. It’s a great “It’s going to be an exciting four hours,” day at Culver’s Restaurant of Orion. Area
representative, offers certified organic food way to meet all the interesting small-busi- said David Thompson, who joined the businesses owners, managers and entre-
supplements. ness owners from all around here, meet Clarkston Coffee Club late last year to share preneurs are invite to the weekly network-
“These are a hundred percent guaran- your neighbors, make friends. That’s the information about his video production, ing meetings.
teed to work,” he said. “I’m excited about whole idea. It’s a win-win for everybody.” postproduction, and consulting businesses. “We’re sorta like the hippie networking
the Expo. I’m looking forward to it. It’s a “You don’t have to get a booth, no fees, “It’s a great opportunity to meet local busi- group,” Review assistant Publisher Don
good way to grow your business, bring the nothing’s required, just come down and pass ness owners, develop relationships, and get Rush said. “We have no rules except be to
community in and support businesses in our out your cards,” said Norm Pardo, orga- your message out.” play nice with each other! There are no
own community.” nizer. The Expo is an important way to con- mandatory meetings. No mandatory
community in and support businesses in Local government agencies and all non- nect with the community and let people amount of referral. It doesn’t cost anything,
our own community.” profit groups are also encouraged to par- know what services are available, said Jus- but we do ask for a dollar to be donated for
Organized by The Lake Orion Review ticipate, Pardo said. tin Morgan. the coffee. It’s about building relationships,
and and LakeOrionTV.com, the Expo is for “We’re looking for police, fire depart- “It’s surprising how many don’t know our businesses and our community and
residents to sample local businesses and ments, the Optimists, SCAMP, Rotary, any what’s out their back door – most look in starting the day off on a great note.”
start their own networking. non-profit organization that wants to come the phone book,” Morgan said. “To be suc- Regular meetings are from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
“As with the Coffee Club meetings, the pass out information,” Pardo said. “We want cessful, you have to make sure people
10 What’s The Biz -- Lake Orion -- May 2011
Local man has Detroit, Orion ‘Love’
Shirt design started after
Dragons win chambpionship
By Gabriel Ouzounian
Review Staff Writer
Elements, a store in downtown Lake
Orion, is now carrying a brand that not
only originated in Orion, but helps sup-
port its community.
“Detroit Love,” created by 1989 Lake
Orion High School graduate Jesse
Moyet, is designed to be comfortable
while allowing patrons to show their sup-
port for Orion and surrounding areas.
Moyet, who started the brand in 2010,
said he wanted to create something that
allowed people to show their love for
Detroit and Orion without the “tough and
hard” theme common in many products
centered on Detroit.
“A lot of the feeling about Detroit has
been so negative for so long, and this gives
me a way to show these areas in a more
positive light,” said Moyet. “Most of our
Classic shirts have different themes attached to
them, like St. Patrick’s Day, Christmas
or Halloween, and right now I’m work-
Car Cruise ing on trying to make one for Breast
Cancer Awareness Month.
2011 “I started the ‘Orion Love’ shirt after
watching the football championship, and
Begins I told myself ‘if they win this, I’m going
May to make Orion a shirt.”
Moyet said certain shirts in his line
3rd
Have you tried offer proceeds to different charities, and
at times he will not start a new design
our NEW Every Tuesday unless he can “pair-up” with a charitable
organization. One such “pairing-up” he
3 Cheese 5 pm - 8 pm hopes to create is giving 10 percent of
Live Band Every Month
Butter Over 300 coats donated for area needy
Elvis~ Tuesday, May 24
Burger? 6:30 to 8:30 Michigan Catholic Credit Union
would like to thank its membership and
a tribute to the artist staff for making a difference in the
Roy Rouse honors the King of Rock & Catholic community. This past Janu-
Roll ary and February, MCCU members
Kids’ Night and staff generously donated over 300
Kid’s Meal
Every coats, scarves, hats, mittens, and boots
Wednesday to needy families enrolled through
1
$ 99 Catholic Social Services of Oakland
Get yours today! 4-9 pm County. MCCU’s Joanne Messenger
crocheted and donated over 20
Located on Lapeer Road & Dutton • (1/2 Mile N of the Palace) • 248-276-2222 scarves herself, many of which were
the Orion Love shirt sales to the LOHS
football boosters.
“I like to donate anywhere from 10
percent to 50 percent to whatever char-
ity I pair up with,” said Moyet. “Part of
the reason I started this line is get myself
to a place where I can give back to this
community.
“I try to pick organizations that I think
need help. I sell a lot of shirts out of a
salon in Clarkston and when the woman
there heard about the breast cancer shirt
design they call jumped on the idea - they
loved it.”
In the short time they’ve carried the
line, Element’s has seen the product sell
relatively well. Co-owner Bonnie Blais
said while “Detroit Love” has only been
part of their stock for a few months, the
product has driven a lot of traffic into
her store.
“A lot of people have seen (Moyet’s)
Facebook page and know him from his
other professions like his DJing, and now
they see his product in the store,” said
Blais. “The quality is awesome, it has
different lines for men and woman, the
donations help pique interest, and we like
selling something from a local person.”
For more information on Detroit Love
apparel, visit detroitloveapparel.com or
visit Elements in downtown Lake Orion.
Visitors to the website can also purchase
merchandise and sign up for contests to
win free shirts.
modeled by MCCU staff.
This is just one of the ways MCCU
supports CSSOC in its mission. On-
going volunteer opportunities are
posted on our “Partners” page located
under Catholic Community. Also, keep
your eyes open for more information
on the Spring Gala Fundraiser, “Puttin’
on the Glitz,” on May 14.
For more information about Catho-
lic Social Services, please visit them
at http://www.cssoc.org.

Now is a great time
to get back in a home
Did you recently have to leave your
home due to job loss or other financial
situation? Are you tired of renting and
want to be a home owner again?
Homes are now at some of the low-
est prices in recent
history and NOW is a
great time to get back
to owning a home!
Before you start
looking at homes on
the market, there are
a couple of things you
need to consider.
First, save some
money for a down Carolyn Chevrier,
payment. Yo u • f l l President, Lakes
need to create a bud- Community Credit
Union, OACC member
get and make some
spending changes to stick with it. Since
most mortgage lenders are not doing
100% financed mortgages anymore, you
will likely need at least a 10% to 20%
down payment to get a mortgage.
Next, rebuild your credit. If you filed
bankruptcy or had a foreclosure due to
job loss or another reason, it will be harder
to get a mortgage. Start rebuilding your
credit with a small credit card or auto
loan. If you get a small credit card
Edward Jones opens
About 15 people were on hand last month to welcome Edward Jones to Lake Orion. A Ribbon Cutting
was March 23, for the new business located at 214 S. Broadway Street. The office was opened by
Lake Orion grad, Grant Fodor. Pictured, from the left, are Lake Orion Downtown Development
Authority Administrative Coordinator Tracy Woodrum, Orion Area Chamber of Commerce Director
Alaina Campbell, Elise Fodor, Grant Fodar, Danielle Savard, DDA Director Suzanne Perreault, and
DDA Board Chairperson Gene Carlson.
May 2011 -- What’s The Biz -- Lake Orion 11
don•ft charge more than 30% of its limit
and try paying it off every month. This
establishes a new pay history which lend-
ers review before making a decision re-
garding your loan and helps to bring up
your credit score. In general, high credit
scores earn you desirable loan interest
rates. Also be sure to pay your bills on
time.
Be sure to show steady employment
on the job for one to two years. This
tells lenders that you have been earning
income over a period of time and that
you have a stable job time.
Following these steps should provide
you with a road map on getting a mort-
gage loan, so you can get back into a
home.
Whether you are looking to buy your
first home, or return to home ownership,
Lakes Community Credit Union strives
to help our members get into the home
our their dreams. We offer mortgages
along with our partner Mortgage Center
that can fit into any budget.
Please call us at 248-814-4000 or visit
us online at lakescommunitycu.org. Any-
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