[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2207]
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                PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE LAKE ORION REVIEW

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                            HON. MIKE ROGERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 8, 2006

  Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the 
accomplishments of the Lake Orion Review newspaper on the occasion of 
its 125th anniversary of service to the Oakland County community of 
Lake Orion, Michigan. The Lake Orion Review is also the oldest 
surviving business in Lake Orion.
  The Review was established on December 24, 1881, known simply as the 
Orion Review with the original slogan: ``Independent in Everything--
Neutral in Nothing.''
  At that time, the community was home to only 400 citizens. Today, the 
Review circulates to about 35,000 readers and the community continues 
to grow and prosper, with numerous new businesses and families calling 
Lake Orion home.
  The weekly newspaper was originally published by John Neal, Joseph 
Patterson and Frank Sutton, in the rear of Lou Warner's store on North 
Broadway Street. When hard times hit during the Great Depression, the 
newspaper's demise seemed written on the wall.
  Apparently someone erased the premature obituary, because today the 
Lake Orion Review, published by Sherman Publications, is regarded as a 
beacon and trusted friend of the community. The Review has received 
multiple honors from the Michigan Press Association over the years, and 
enjoys a positive relationship with its readers and local news sources.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the Lake 
Orion Review on its 125th anniversary and congratulating the staff for 
its continuing dedication to integrity, fairness and balanced news 
coverage for the community and its people. They are truly deserving of 
our respect and admiration.

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