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2 What’s The Biz -- Lake Orion -- October 2009

Now’s the time Orion

to look at taxes Chamber
As we are now in full swing of Leadership
the last quarter of 2008, now is the
time to do some tax planning. Things President
you should be looking at are your Elizabeth Meyers
federal and state withholding taxes. Genisys Credit Union
Make sure you have enough paid in Vice President
before the end of the year so you do
Norm McKee
not get “stuck”
with a balance McKee & Company
due which some- Treasurer
times carries pen- Alice Young
alties and interest. Alice Young, CPA
If you are re- Secretary
ceiving unemploy-
ment benefits dur- Loretta Spatafore
ing 2008 remem- U-Sell-Online
ber only the first
$2,400 is not tax-
able. The differ- Anita Gates Hungry? Hurry to Howie’s Directors
Martha Bergquist
ence between Delventhal is owner For every pizza purchased during the bring awareness to the disease. Coffee News
your total unem- of AG Consulting month of October, Hungry Howie’s will Visit the Lake Orion Hungry Howie’s
ployment benefits Services in Orion Carl Cyrowski
Township. make a donation to the National Breast location at 786 Lapeer Road, or call 248-
paid minus $2,400 Cancer Awareness Foundation. 693-3730. Emerald Commercial Real Estate
is taxable income. If one spouse is Not only that, every pizza will arrive in But hurry, the pink boxes will only be Theresa Fiorani
still working then you can adjust the a pink box with the ribbon logo to help around through Saturday. Canoe Circle Graphics
working spouse’s withholding now
for the estimated difference. You will
Bill Kokonis
need complete a new W-4 for your Orion Senior Center
employer quickly in order to get your AG’s Power Hour - Online Training James Porritt
changes processed. If you do not James Porritt, Attorney
want to adjust your withholding then Learn QuickBooks® Easily from our True Blue Neal Porter
you will need to send in an estimated Accountant and Certified ProAdvisor Vette Products
tax payment by January 15, 2010 for Rosemary Rangi
the estimated balance due. for QuickBooks®
Crittenton Medical Equipment
For those who still own their Our Online Training Courses Teach You How To Use
homes, you should try to have two Bill Reiss
QuickBooks® Without All The Hassles: Lake Orion High School
property tax bills paid in before De-
cember 31, 2009. Even if you pay • Courses are ONLY 1 hour Linda Sickles
your winter taxes on December 31, • Anita walks you through the various
Orion Township Public Library
2009 but it is not cashed until Janu- steps in the course
• Reference material you will use Monica Squarcia
ary 2010 you can still deduct this tax • Go back to work and apply what you National City Bank
on your 2009 taxes. Remember, just learned
your check does have to clear the Craig Zmijewski
• Be confident when you apply for that
bank shortly thereafter to be deduct- new job AAA Michigan
ible on your 2009 tax return. • No more sitting through a 6-hour class
A few other miscellaneous items • Come back and take more of our courses Managing Director
are your auto registration fees, cash Email us at Donna Heyniger
and noncash charitable contributions.
inquiry@agconsultingservices.com
In regards to your noncash contribu- Orion Area Chamber of
tions the IRS requires you to have a Your QuickBooks, Commerce
detailed list and receipt from the Phone: 248-693-6300
Tax & Financial Resource Center
501(c) organization stating the dona-
Email: OACC@msn.com
tion was received from you.
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 484,
Email A & G Consulting Services
at inquiry@agconsultingservices.com Lake Orion, MI 48361
or visit their website at
248-393-0403
www.agconsultingservices.com www.agconsultingservices.com Web: www.lakeorionchamber.com
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Orion Area Chamber of Commerce

Nov. Events What’s happening at the Chamber? Three reasons
Monthly Luncheon ...to join the Orion Area
A message from Elizabeth Meyers, president Chamber of Commerce
Guest Speaker: Oak-
land County Prosecu- I would like to take this op- I would like to express my thanks Dec. 4 at Golling Buick Pontiac
tor Jessica Cooper will portunity to update you on the to all our directors for their hard GMC on Lapeer. The festivities Contact
speak about small happenings in the Orion Area work and dedication to our com- start at 7 p.m. and feature prizes, •Meet prospective cus-
business crime. Chamber. munity. We have strived to offer entertainment, food and drinks. tomers or referral sources
Thursday, Nov. 5 at We re- opportunities for our chamber This event raises funds for the
through our monthly lun-
Paint Creek Country cently had member to network and to grow Orion Area Holiday Lighted Pa-
our annual their businesses. rade. The parade, a Lake Orion cheons, our biweekly Net-
Club, 2375 Stanton working Group meetings or
board elec- Our Luncheon committee has tradition, will roll through down-
Road in Lake Orion. our Chamber mixers.
tion. Wel- put great effort into securing town on Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. You
sign in and networking come back speakers who help our busi- don't want to miss this beautiful •Market your business
at 11:30 a.m. Noon pro- for another nesses learn and grow and keep display of holiday lights, floats, to other Chamber members
gram and lunch term to re- us apprised of happenings at the bands and, of course, Santa. with access to our mem-
Cost: $20 for mem- turning local, state and federal levels of Our board is committed to bership mailing list.
bers, $25 for non-mem- b o a r d government. helping our members reach their •Develop relationships
bers, payable at the Elizabeth Meyer, President
members The holiday season is fast ap- business goals. with other business owners
door. Orion Area Chamber
J a m e s proaching. Join us for our Dec.3 We continue to talk to our
Please RSVP by Oct. Genisys Credit Union or operators through your
Porritt, At- luncheon at Valentino's in the Vil- members to find out what they
30 to 248-693-6300 or mutual involvement in the
torney at Law, Linda Sickles of lage of Lake Orion, starting at want and need from their Cham-
info@lakeorionchamber.com the Orion Township Library, and 11:30 a.m. It is a fun networking ber membership.
Chamber and help make an
myself, Elizabeth Meyer, from event--we will participate in net- Feel free to share your con- impact in the community
Genisys Credit Union. working games to get to know cerns and suggestions with a you live and/or work in.
Networking Group Welcome aboard to our newly our fellow members better. Board member so we can con-
Our networking group elected board members: Dawn We hope you'll consider at- tinue to earn your membership and Exposure
meets next on Wednes- Neely from Seniors Helping Se- tending-- it is a great opportunity involvement in our organization. •Get your business no-
day, Oct. 28 from 7 to niors, and Karen Ulrich from to meet and network with other I look forward to the New
ticed through a feature in
8:30 a.m. at Crittenton Queensland Marketing. business owners. Year filled with opportunities to
I have served as Chamber The Orion Parade Group is getting to know all of you and the Lake Orion Review’s
Medical Equipment, monthly What’s the Biz
1176 S. Lapeer in Lake President for the last two years. holding its annual Holly Jolly Folly send business your way.
publication.
Orion.
All are welcom to be
part of our growing
Sushi at CJ’s •Sponsor or participate in
activities like our Commu-
nity Expo and the Chili
group. Call Chairperson
Challenge.
Martha Bergquist from
No more road trips to find good sushi •Share announcements
Coffee News at 248- says Carl Slomczenski of CJ's Village Café
391-6730 for more infor- with other members
and Sandbar. Now sushi enthusiasts can find through our Monday Morn-
mation. it in downtown Lake Orion. ing Motivator e-newsletter.
"I'm making it better than anyone else," •Help customers find
Coffee Connect said CJ's new sushi chef, Lucas Wortelboer.
your business with a link to
"Nobody's coming close to what I'm pulling
Tuesday, Nov. 17 at your website in our website
off. I can make it real tasty and I can make it
the Boys & Girls Club, membership directory at
real pretty."
7:30 a.m.- 9 a.m. Since sushi is new to CJ's and to Lake www.lakeorionchamber.com.
Morning Coffees are Orion, Wortelboer kept the ingredient list on
held every other month
as part of our Third
the tame side. Right now, he uses Yellow Fin
tuna, shrimp, crab, eel, avocado and cucum-
Value
Tuesday Mixer Program; ber. His menu includes sushi staples like spicy •Earn valuable discounts
no cost to attend. tuna and dragon rolls - both of which he rec- on goods and services of-
ommends - and as time goes on, Wortelboer fered by other members
says he’ll incorporate more exotic things. and the Detroit Regional
Visit the Orion Area To accompany Wortelboer's sushi, CJ's Chamber.
Chamber of Commerce is now offering sake, or Japanese rice wine, •Attend free educational
and Japanese beer. seminars hosted by Cham-
www.LakeOrionChamber.com "It's been selling like crazy," Slomczenski ber of Commerce members.
or call 248-693-6300 said.
CJ's new sushi chef, Lucas Wortelboer, shows Currently, sushi is served at CJ’s Thurs-
off his fare. day, Friday and Saturday, 4 to 11 p.m.
4 What’s The Biz -- Lake Orion -- October 2009

Work smart with Curves Smart

Your Lake Orion Curves Fitness via the card, advises her when she is
center now offers a new and more ef- working out as hard as she should be.
fective work out exercise regimen that Participants recognize the achieve-
uses new technology together with state ment of this optimum level by a green
of the art exercise equipment that as- light, as they are encouraged to “Go for
sures partici- the Green”.
pants an opti- The work-
mum workout. “I have one client that now out with Curves
O w n e r burns up to 700 calories in a Smart is MUCH
Brenda Chopp more challeng-
says that “us- single half hour session”. ing than a self-
ers of the -Brenda Chopp, owner paced workout,
“ C u r v e s and can be used
Smart” pro- Curves Fitness Center by all fitness
gram can in- Lake Orion levels.
crease the their This is a
desired results technology that
in cardio, endurance, strength and women looking for substantial physi-
weight loss over the traditional Curves cal self-improvement would be well-
program in the same amount of time” served to take advantage of.
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puter-based measuring system that Curves is just what our members need
keeps track of one’s efforts and abili- to take their fitness to the next level”
ties as she works out on each machine says Chopp.
in which she places a special card. “I have one client that now burns
The panel that the card is placed up to 700 calories in a single half hour
in has lights that indicate whether one session”.
is achieving her optimum level of fit- “Curves Smart” is located at 207 Guests can enjoy a sit-down meal of pizza or other Italian entrees at Pizzariffic.
ness on that particular day. N. Park Blvd. in Lake Orion. Their
The computer program compiles phone number is 248-693-4000.
the participant’s workout results, and Have a ‘riffic’ day
Experience CurvesSmart.® Pizzariffic now offers dine-in section
Now there’s a workout that keeps you motivated like never After 20 years at Chrysler, Mike Becker Becker says he’s also a big supporter of
before to get the results you want decided a career change was in order. Last Lake Orion athletics.
Save year, he opened his own restaurant -
Pizzariffic. For 14 months the restaurant, lo-
“I’m open to any type of support I can
give to LO athletes,” he noted.
JOIN NOW 50% OFF* $
100 cated at Baldwin and Waldon Roads, was Pizzariffic’s menu is sure to please any
carry-out or delivery only. food fan as Becker says he offers higher-
But now Becker and his staff offer pizza class pizza than chain restaurants. The res-
and Italian entrees in Pizzariffic’s new dine-in taurant owner says he makes nearly all of his
Personal section. food from scratch, including dough, spice
Coaching The menu also includes submarine sand- mixes, marinara and alfredo sauce, lasagna
System wiches, salads and broasted chicken. and stuffed shells. He also uses his own
“I can’t tell you what my favorite is,” said recipe for hotwing and barbecue sauce.
Becker. “I like them all.” Becker brings 14 years of restaurant expe-
He noted that chicken alfredo pizza, Greek rience with him to Pizzariffic. Before working
pizza and “The Becker” pizza (alfredo sauce, at Chrysler, the restaurateur got his feet wet
cheddar, mozzarella, chicken breast, Italian at Dino’s Pizza on Baldwin Road in 1974. Af-
sausage, bacon and tomato) are among the ter graduating from Lake Orion High School
Detailed most popular.
Progress in 1980, he worked at various restaurants,
And with Pizzariffic’s new seating area, making his way up from short-order cook to
Report customers enjoy their own favorites in the chef and now restaurant owner.
family-oriented, hometown-based restaurant. “I have a vast amount of experience,”
“Bring your kids and get really good food Becker said. “My main concerns are quality
while enjoyed the memorabilia and atmo- of food, service and atmosphere I create.”
sphere,” said Becker. Customers can visit Pizzariffic at 3063 Bald-
Guests will immediately notice Becker’s win Road, between Kroger and CVS. Or, says
penchant for Lake Orion and Detroit sports. Becker, watch for the dancing chicken on
248-693-4000 He says he enjoys them all, including the
“losing Lions” and “triumphant Red Wings.”
Baldwin. For more information, call 248-393-
3600 or visit www.orionpizzarific.com.
207 N. Park Blvd., Lake Orion, MI 48362 curves.com “I’m a die hard Wings fan,” he admitted, The restaurant is open Sunday through
*Offer based on first visit enrollment, minimum 12 mo. c.d./e.f.t. program. Discount applies to initial service fee. New members only. adding that the NHL team will be on his big- Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Friday and
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 November 2009 -- What’s The Biz -- Lake Orion 5

POH Regional Medical Center

World class cancer care is now
available close to home
Patients in the area no longer need gional Medical Center will use their
to travel inconvenient distances adding knowledge and expertise to combine
to the emotional and physical stress of a technology with the intimacy of person- OXFORD CAMPUS
cancer or hematological diagnosis. alized care.
Dr. Sai Bikkina and POH Regional
Medical Center now offer advanced can-
At POH, patients will be able to
have onsite chemotherapy and labora- We are pleased to announce the
cer care in Oxford.
In addition to being board certified,
tory services,as well as diagnostics that
include CT, MRI and PET/ CT Scans.
addition of
Dr.Bikkina is the Chairman of the Can- The physician that gives the initial
cer Committee at Lapeer Regional Medi-
cal Center andAssociate Medical Direc-
tor of the Great Lakes Cancer Institute.
diagnosis will give you a referral to an
oncologist that may be located some dis-
tance away.
Dr. Sai Bikkina
He joins us with over 25 years of The oncologist that you choose will to our team of health care specialists
clinical experience. affect the treatment you receive and
Dr. Bikkina, along with his staff of will be with you for a lifetime.
dedicated, caring professionals are spe- It is important to make an informed World Class Cancer Care is now
cially trained in oncology/hematology well-researched decision, so ask your
andare sensitive to your unique medical physician for a referral to have a con-
available at POH Regional Medical
conditions and needs.
We understand how worried you and
sultation with Dr.Sai Bikkina.
Beyond the medicine and beyond
Center in Oxford.
your family are, which is why the closely the technology, we care about you.
integrated team of medical, laboratory Hope is now closer to home.Call Patients in the Oxford area no longer
and diagnostic specialists at POH Re- 248-628-3000. need to travel inconvenient distances
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8 What’s The Biz -- Lake Orion -- October 2009
Biz briefs
Business needs
another coat
Lake Orion Self Storage is col-
lecting clean, gently used coats
in all sizes and styles during No-
vember to benefit the Detroit Res-
cue Mission. Warm hats and
gloves are needed as well.
Items can be dropped off Mon-
day-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and
Saturday 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at Lake
Orion Self Storage, 180 W.
Church Street, Lake Orion.
The collection begins Nov. 1
and ends Dec. 1. Call 248-814-
8140 for information or visit
www.onewarmcoat.org.
‘Special’ event
at Culver’s
Culver’s will hold a special
fundraiser Tuesday, Nov. 10 to
benefit Lake Orion Special Olym-
pics. LO Special Olympics ath-
letes will be working at the event,
which takes place between
5p.m.-9 p.m., and 10 percent of
sales go to the organization.
Culver’s is located at 4963 S.
Lapeer Road.
Local chiropractic doctor
receives prestigious award
Christopher Dolecki, DC, a doctor of
chiropractic who lives and practices in Lake
Orion, was recently named "Chiropractor of
the Year" by the Michigan Association of
Chiropractors (MAC).
The award is granted to the chiropractic
physician who demonstrates high levels of
commitment to patients and the chiroprac-
tic profession.
The award, given during the MAC Fall
2009 Convention & Exhibition in Kalamazoo,
was granted to Dr. Dolecki for "outstanding
leadership, service and dedication." He
shared the award with Dr. R. James Gregg
of Garden City.
CME stocks a wide assortment of health and medical equipment.
Crittenton Medical Equipment
Everything for hearing, health care needs
When health concerns interrupt your ters to help you lead a fuller life after breast
Dr. Laura Salome, Au.D
normal lifestyle, the staff at Crittenton
Medical Equipment wants to help you re-
surgery? CME’s Lady Crittenton Boutique
is there to assist you. manage your daily activities.
cover and be comfortable in your own In addition to medical equipment, Their Lake Orion store is conveniently
home.
They join with you, your doctor, your
CME’s Lake Orion location is staffed with
a clinical doctor of audiology to offer hear-
located at 1176 S. Lapeer Road, south of
Clarkston in the Orion Marketplace Shop-
family and other health care professionals ing services. ping Center. CME’s Rochester Hills store
in a team approach to deliver the most Hearing loss affects an estimated 28 is in the Campus Corner Shopping Center
appropriate equipment and services for million Americans. on University and Livernois.
your specific needs. If you or a family member suspects you They are open Monday through Friday
Do you need a CPAP machine to help have a hearing problem, Dr. Laura Salome, from 9 to 6 and Saturday from 9 to 3.
deal with a sleep apnea problem?They’ve Au.D. is available to evaluate and treat you. Crittenton Medical Equipment was our
got that. Crittenton Medical Equipment carries a October luncheon winner for this free fea-
Do you need therapeutic shoes or com- full range of hearing aid technology to fit ture in the Orion Review’s What’s the Biz.
pression hose or a glucometer to help man- every lifestyle and budget. If you’re a Chamber member, be sure
age your diabetes? They stock those. CME has two large showrooms that to enter our monthly drawing at the next
Do you need the compassionate and stock a broad assortment of high-quality luncheon meeting so you can tell the com-
confidential services of their certified fit- medical supplies and equipment to help you munity about your business.
The MAC also honored Dr. Dolecki for
serving as Chair of the MAC Insurance Com-
mittee and as a member of the Government
Relations Committee. Dr. Dolecki also cur-
rently serves as a member of the Medicare
Carrier Advisory Committee.
A 1985 graduate of Life Chiropractic
College in Marietta, Georgia, Dr. Dolecki has
been licensed to practice in Michigan since
1985. Prior to entering Life, he received a
Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan
State University.
His practice, the Dolecki Chiropractic
Clinic, is located at 4110 Baldwin in Lake
Orion and can be reached at 248-391-1040. Christopher Dolecki, DC, right, was recently named "Chiropractor of the Year.”
 November 2009 -- What’s The Biz -- Lake Orion 9

Control health insurance costs with

healthy living and a customized plan
The former black belt karate and ballroom dance in-
Various Insurance Planning structor also promotes a healthy lifestyle to his clientele.
offers the ‘best products for He provides wellness information to you and your em-
ployees to encourage healthy living in your home and
the best price’ work environments, which leads to controlled health care
costs.
If all this talk about health insurance reform is giving He is eager to bring his discipline and his message to
you a headache, call Dennis James of Various Insur- individuals and businesses.
ance Planning in Lake Orion. Dennis and his wife Sue are long-time Lake Orion
Dennis, an Orion Area Cham- residents. Their children, Megan and Christian, are Lake
ber of Commerce member, is an Orion students.
Independent Insurance Agent spe- The James' are members of Christ the Redeemer
cializing in individual and group Catholic Church. Dennis and his family actively raise
health insurance plans, as well as money for the Cancer and the Hemophilia Foundations.
life, disability, dental and annuities. When he's not selling insurance, you may find Dennis
Do you have questions about riding his bike around town, and he often uses it for busi-
how the economy and the pro- ness to promote his fitness philosophy.
posed health care changes will To contact Dennis James, visit his website at
affect you, your family or your www.variousinsuranceplanning.com, call him at 248-393-
business? Dennis James 3146 or email him at drjvip@sbcglobal.net.
Dennis can address your con- Dennis James was the Orion Area Chamber’s Sep-
cerns about how to best insure your family and/or your tember luncheon winner for this free feature in the
business, whatever your current situation may be, and Orion Review's What's the Biz.
tailor the best product and price for you. After 20 years If you're a Chamber member, be sure to enter our Dennis James can be spotted riding his bike
in the business, he has the expertise to guide you in the monthly drawing at the next luncheon meeting so you around town; he often uses it to promote his
right direction. can tell the community about your business. fitness philosophy.

Designating a patient advocate James R. Porritt, Jr.

Make sure to know all the pros and cons before you sign ATTORNEY
30 Years Real Estate Experience
In the course of preparing important self.
Licensed Broker • Chairperson of County Bar R.E. Comm
papers occasionally people sign 'Living The statute requires the form to in-
Member American & State Bar R.E. Sections
Wills' spelling out the extent and nature clude an acknowledgment by the patient
of medical treatment
they wish to be uti-
that the exercise of such control could
result in the patient's death. 248-693-6245
lized for their own It also limits the persons who may
care under circum- serve as the necessary witnesses to the SIMPLE WILLS e Fr
stances that prevent signing of the form. • Self directed disposition of assets Con e Init
sul ia
them from expressing Newer forms will also grant access • Your choice of administrator tati l
themselves. to medical records to the advocate. • Your choice of Guardian for minors on
The Michigan leg- The statute also allows a sticker to be • Your choice of Trust for minors to be set up after your passing.
islature has never rec- applied to the back of your drivers license “Avoiding Probate” does not justify the cost or inconvenience of setting up a Living Trust and maintaining it for the
ognized the validity of advising that you have made such a form. rest of your life. Michigan’s unsupervised probate procedure is inexpensive, uses preprinted forms, avoids formal
such instruments and Before signing such a form I always accountings, court appearances, or approval of asset disposition.
they are not binding on urge that a heart to heart conversation
Attorney James R.
physicians or facilities. Porritt, Jr. be held. For Sale By Owner
Instead the law al-
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the advocate is both acquainted with the TRANSACTION Short Sales
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direct the physicians and hospitals in the vocate has the fortitude to carry out those • Coordination of financing, inspections, surveys, And Cannot Without A
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The sound of quality care

Staff at the Professional Hearing Clinic
say the work they do with clients affects
more than a person’s ability to hear; it im-
proves quality of life.
Open since June in Lake Orion, certi-
fied audiologist Lindy Chaffins has spent
much of her life working in the field and
offers state-of-the-art diagnostic and treat-
ment equipment as well as a wide variety
of hearing aids—from the basic to the tech-
nologically advanced and nearly invisible.
“Thirty million people suffer with hear-
ing loss, but only 20 percent seek treat-
ment,” Chaffins said. “It comes on gradu-
ally, and often a spouse—rather than the
person with the hearing loss—is first to
notice.”
The center, she explained, provides
comprehensive hearing care services, in-
cluding complete hearing evaluations, hear-
ing loss rehabilitation, education and coun-
seling.
Its wide range of hearing technology
offers something for most every hearing
need, lifestyle and budget.
Hearing devices, she explained, come
with a 30-day evaluation period and a 100
percent money-back-guarantee.
Demos are available, as well.
“We want people to try it in their own
environment,” she said, noting she often
speaks with people who’ve begun to with-
draw from church, clubs and other ac-
tivities when it becomes difficult to hear
what’s happening around them. “Wear it
to church, wear it to a meeting; know,
before you purchase, that it’s going to
work.”
Once a person is diagnosed and
treated, said Chaffins, they’re often sur-
prised by what they’ve been missing.
“They’ll come in and say ‘I didn’t
know we still had crickets chirping
around here, or they’ll talk about how
they’re really enjoying the birds in the
morning again,” she said.
Chaffins added customer service is
also important: ongoing cleaning and
maintenance is encouraged after any hear-
ing aid purchase to ensure optimum per-
formance and benefit.
The center also offers services for
children—such as those prone to chronic
ear infections—as well as custom hear-
ing protection for people who work or
play in loud noise or music.
A full range of other specialized ser-
vices and equipment are available, as well.
The Professional Hearing Clinic is located Heather DuCharme, left, and Lindy Chaffins of the Professional Hear-
at 436 S. Broadway, Suite D, in Lake
ing Clinic offer a wide range of products and services to meet nearly
Orion. Call 248-693-2600 or visit
every hearing related need.
www.professionalhearingclinic.com.

Please join us in welcoming

Dr. Laura Arbogast to the
POH Regional Medical Center
Oxford Family.
We are proud to have Dr. Arbogast join us
as a well respected Board Certified Internist.
Dr. Arbogast is welcoming new patients.
Call to schedule your appointment today.

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