Citizen of the Month
2023
May 2023
Lake Orion Community Schools Transportation Department - Chris Presten, Henry Drake, Doug Bartos, GeorgeAnn Foster, Christian Ballard, Jennifer Clark, Ed Lowe, Pam King
For their fast response in assisting residents from Villa at Silverbell Estates Nursing Home during a building fire.
January 2023
Jim Weidman
For his dedication and commitment to serving as President of the Lake Orion School Board.
2022
December 2022
Donni Steele
For her 10+ years of committed volunteerism and fierce advocacy to and for Orion Township.
November 2022
DJ Nick Luedke
Raised funds to support Pine Tree Center.
October 2022
America in Bloom Advisors
America in Bloom empowers communities to beautify and improve the overall quality of life through their programs, grant opportunities, resources library and more. Orion Township received a grant from AIB to plant trees and plants at the corner of Joslyn and Brown Roads, where a new gateway entrance sign will be installed. This month we recognize those who assisted with the America in Blooms Advisors Tour, where we highlighted local pollinator gardens, the Orion Veterans Memorial, Orion Township Public Library, the Polly Ann Trail in Oakland County, the Van Tassel Pedestrian Bridge on the Paint Creek Trail, Downtown Lake Orion, the Fodor Family Farm, Eagle Valley, residents’ home gardens, and so much more.
September 2022
Diane GriffithsFor 32 years of her professional career to community television and serving the residents of Orion Township and the Village of Lake Orion.
August 2022
Joe Young
For his years of dedicated service to the Village of Lake Orion.
July 2022
Steve Hawley
For his years of leadership, dedication, and service to Lake Orion High School and the Orion Community.
June 2022
Eric Florence
Eric started as a Paid on Call Firefighter in July 2008 and was promoted to Lieutenant in April 2014. He became a full-time Firefighter in January 2015 and was promoted to Shift Captain in March 2015. He has received two life saving awards from Oakland County and one Oakland County Sheriff's Special Commendation Citation during his time in Orion.
May 2022
Ralph & Mary PainterFor their long-term service and volunteerism to the community.
April 2022
* EMT Coordinator Kyle Cameron - For his distinguished service to the residents of Orion Township and for being recognized by his peers and the VFW as EMT of the Year.
* Firefighter Justin Diener - For his distinguished service to the residents of Orion Township and for being recognized by his peers and the VFW as Firefighter of the Year.
LOHS Unified Basketball Team
For their accomplishments, and the incredible job they have done representing Lake Orion by showing us all the true purpose of sports.
February 2022
Mike MacDonald
For his hard work and dedication to Orion Township.
Deputy Bob Loken
For his 25 years of distinguished service to the residents of Oakland County. Bob set the model for all of us to follow, he lived a life of joy by giving his away.
2021
December 2021
Sick Pizza Company
For raising $102,000 for the Oxford Community.
November 2021
Chuck Rose
For his dedication to the Miracle League Field.
October 2021
Becca Smither
For her hard work and dedication to Orion Township as a smiling barista at Lava Mountain Coffee Company.
September 2021
Loren Yaros
For nearly 30 years of service and volunteerism to the Township serving on the ZBA and BOR
August 2021
Karen Knox
For her dedicated service to the community.
July 2021
Pastor Rochelle Berkemeyer
For her dedicated service to the community.
June 2021
Colleen Gagnon
For her volunteerism and commitment to the Orion Community through giving her time (more than 100 hours!) and talents bringing awareness to the history of the Orion Veterans Memorial through the creation of a beautiful scrapbook documenting the history of the Memorial.
May 2021
Sammy & Anthony Taorima
For inspiring the community through understanding, accepting, and embracing others.
April 2021
Deputy Craig Stout
For his 34 years of service as an Oakland County Sheriff Deputy, 30 of which have been here in Orion Township.
March 2021
Father Joe Dailey & Father Mike Verschaeve
For their years of service to the community.
February 2021
Anthony Reighard
For his hard work and dedication in service to the community.
January 2021
Bill Kokenos
For his many years of work and dedication for the Christmas Lighted Parade and for the parade caravan in 2020.
2020
December 2020
Julia Dalrymple
For her hard work and dedication to Forgotten Harvest.
February 2020
Neil Burkholder
For his work on elections and throughout the community.
January 2020
Bill Schramm
For his volunteerism and commitment to the Orion Community through his service on the Township Board of Trustees, Orion Senior Advisory Council, and Homes for Autism.
2019
December 2019
Kim Urbanowski
For being a champion to local businesses and her commitment to the Orion Area Chamber of Commerce, and for being one of the coolest residents in town!
November 2019
Jim Muys
For his volunteerism and commitment to the Orion Veterans' Memorial and for his appointment as the 2019 Veterans of Foreign Wars National Chaplain of the Year.
October 2019
Mike Brinkmann
For his years of service on the Safety Path Advisory Committee.
September 2019
Real Men of Orion: Garrett Hoffman, Jerry Narsh, Matt Pfeiffer & Aaron Whatley
For their contribution of time and talents on the Real Men Wear Pink Campaign supporting the fight against cancer on behalf of the residents of Orion Township. www.realmenoforion.com
August 2019
Deputy Christopher Topacio
In recognition of his selfless contribution to the Orion community through is quick and dedicated response to a citizen who had a sudden and critical heart attack. His training and experience was vital in saving the man's life, who later made a full recovery.
July 2019
Suzanne Baber
For her commitment to the community and generous donations to the Miracle Field.
June 2019
Eleanor Olson
For her commitment to our community and her assistance in the acquisition of a new pocket park on Baldwin Road.
May 2019
Frank Baiardi
For his outstanding volunteerism - restoring Paint Creek ecosytem, and working on Miracle Field of North Oakland.
Apr 2019
Linda Moran
For her dedication and hard work for the Polly Ann Trail.
Mar 2019
Sgt. Mark Buffa
For his retirement and years of service.
Feb 2019
Tim Williams For outstanding volunteerism - Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee member, KaBOOM! Project, Camp Agawam Fire Bowl stage, DDA, ONTV F.I.S.H food drive, Daisy Project and LO Palooza, 20 Front Street start - "walking by", always will to help everyone.
Jan 2019
Don Walker
For outstanding volunteerism - Planning Commission member, ZBA member, Board of Review, Election Official, Orion Art Center, Friends of the Library, and more.
2018
Dec 2018
John Cooper
In recognition of his selfless contribution to the Orion community through his support of the Holly Jolly Folly and the Orion Lighted Parade.
Nov 2018
Dan Davis
For purchasing and renovating a building for Orion/Oxford FISH.
Oct 2018
Blessings in a Brown Bag
In recognition of their outstanding service to the youth of Orion Township by providing lunches to students who need help throughout the summer.
Sep 2018
Brian Hearns
Firefighter of the Year 2018
Aug 2018
Jolie Tremonti
In recognition of her service to Haiti for the summer of 2018.
July 2018
Lake Orion Lions Club
In recognition of their 80th anniversary.
June 2018
Alana Hart
For her outstanding service to residents of Orion Township and her service and commitment to the Orion Veterans Memorial.
May 2018
Reserve Sergeant John Chiera
For his huge commitment to the community and volunteerism with the purpose of keeping people safe while interacting with our citizens.
Apr 2018
Scott Taylor
For his fundraising efforts on behalf of the Orion on Deck Project.
Mar 2018
Tim Gdowski
For his outstanding fundraising efforts in support of the Orion on Deck Inclusive ballfield.
Feb 2018
Deputy Mike Miles
For his heroism at the scene of an accident.
Jan 2018
Roger Ferguson
For making a difference in his neighborhood, with fast thinking and a detailed description that resulted in the arrest of a suspect casing vehicles for theft.
2017
December 2017
David Moen - For his tremendous courage in saving the life of Kym Dominquez, 6-28-17, when her home was rocked by an explosion and fire. He ran into the home and helped her escape.
November 2017
Sandy Weaver, LoveINC - In honor of her work in assisting the less fortunate.
October 2017
Kenn & Becky Osborn - For their efforts to provide refurbished bicycles to those in need through Holy Spokes.
September 2017
Al Kassin - For his many years of service with the Lake Orion Lions Club.
August 2017
Bob Smith, Fire Chief - In honor of his many years of service to the Orion Township community.
July 2017
Lt. Dan Toth - OCSO In honor of his attendance at the FBI Academy.
June 2017
LOHS Robotics - Team 302 For their successful season.
May 2017
Dr. Joseph Mastromatteo - For his work on behalf of veterans.
April 2017
Chris Hagan - Firefighter of the Year 2017
March 2017
Penni Robertson - Crossing Guard, Carpenter Elementary School, who was recognized by Safe Kids Worldwide Organization as America's Favorite Crossing Guard.
February 2017
Kim Dunn - For her assistance to the homeless in our community.
January 2017
Orion Township Fire Station 3 Goodfellows - For their efforts to help needy families.
2016
December 2016
JoAnn Van Tassel - For her many contributions to the community
November 2016
Harley Joe Burcham - For his work with the Orion Veterans Memorial.
October 2016
Evan Krefski & Justin Sylvian - In recognition for their World Freestyle Jet Ski Championship for the 1st and 2nd Place, respectively.
September 2016
Kristi Schons - For her outstanding work on the Let Them Playscape at Friendship Park.
August 2016
Siobhan Heuninck - For her work with the Meals on Wheels program.
July 2016
Carl Cyrowski - For his work with the Lake Orion Fireworks Association.
June 2016
Madelinne Braley - For her service to the community in preserving our natural resources.
May 2016
Julie Brenner - For her work within the community
April 2016
Alaina Campbell - For her contributions to the community.
March 2016
Brian Reynolds - Firefighter of the Year 2016.
February 2016
Dep. Jay Morgan - OCSO For his many years of service and dedication to the community.
January 2016
Ben Gerdeman - For his countless contributions to the students at Lake Orion High School as the leader of afterschool programming.
2015
December 2015
Matt Pfeiffer
For his charitable contributions.
November 2015
Kristi Hehl
For her work with Making Character Count (MC2) program, and with the Blessing in a Backpack program.
October 2015
Dan Dewey
For his program "Dan's Coffee Run", supporting cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.
September 2015
Rob Cavanagh
For his work with the Dragons on the Lake Festival.
August 2015
Brian Thomas & Brandon Mercado
The Road Warriors, recognized for their work in creating awareness and raising money for those suffering from cancer.
July 2015
George Hanley
For his advocacy concerning invasive species control.
June 2015
Dawn Priebe
As an extraordinary volunteer who is responsible for organizing many community charitable events.
May 2015
Bob Watros
For his dedicated service to the community and the Orion Veterans Memorial.