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Happy Halloween from the 3’s class at OCNS! Thank you to everyone at High Plains Community Center for making our first school Halloween parade so much fun!
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Amity Girls Volleyball clinched the SCC championship with an impressive 3-1 victory over the top-ranked Sacred Heart Academy. This win marked a major milestone for the team, showcasing their skill and determination throughout the match. The players demonstrated strong teamwork, strategic plays, and
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Director of Special Services, Mrs. Mary Edo, is the Title IX Coordinator for the Orange Public School district. If you or someone you know is believed to have experienced sex-based discrimination, please file a complaint using the appropriate form located at https://www.oess.org/ under Faculty
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Wepawaug Scout Cleanup
During the weekend of July 15-16 at Wepawaug Conservation area, we had a group of scouts all working together to clean up and spread new mulch at the entrance: Girl Scout Troop 60274, Girl Scout Troop 60162, Boy Scout troop 41, Boy Scout Troop 907, and Cub Scout Den 5 pack 922.
Orange Resident Supports Big Brothers Big Sisters at Its Annual Farewell to Summer Picnic
Orange resident Alex Beck, his three sons, and more than 200 other attendees were guests at the recent Farewell to Summer 2023 Picnic – hosted at Riverside Park in Portland by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Connecticut. Beck is a veteran member of the Board of Directors at Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Garden Club of Orange September Meeting
The Garden Club of Orange will kick off the new year on September 12 at High Plains Community Center, Rooms 4-6 with “Arts and Flowers”. Club member Lana Ho will create several floral designs inspired by contemporary art. The program begins at 1 PM and is open to the public.
Honk For Helen... 107!
Helen Koziel of Indian River Road in Orange is celebrating her 107th birthday! Helen is a voracious reader and enjoys playing games on her computer. She is a member of the town of Orange Senior Center where she especially enjoys chair exercise classes. She is also often found spending time
Upcoming Activities at the Orange Senior Center for September 2023
Join us September 22 for the 20th Annual Health & Safety Fair at High Plains Community Center from 9:30am—12:00 noon. Meet local vendors, enjoy the raffle, and the first 150 people will receive a free boxed lunch.
AMSO Winners
On April 28, 2023, two students from each school in the Amity Regional School District No5 were chosen to receive the South Central Area Superintendents’ Association (SCASA) Award Recognition Program for the school year. Based on the following leadership skills and the following criteria the student
The Goddard School Presents 2nd Annual Bob Marchetti & Gerard Kick Memorial Scholarship to Troy Ramos
The Goddard School of Orange is honored to present the 2023 Bob Marchetti & Gerard Kick Memorial Scholarship to Troy Ramos. Now in its 2nd year, this $5,000 scholarship is granted annually to a Goddard School of Orange pre-k graduate who demonstrates a hard work ethic and perseverance.
John Smyth Memorial Scholarship
The John Smyth Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Amity H. S. Graduate Caitlyn Shanley. Caitlyn is the daughter of Patrick and Whitney Shanley of Orange. The award was presented at the Knights of St. Patrick in New Haven.
Student News for September 2023
Harrisonburg, VA - Orange, CT resident, Annika Lyngdal, has enrolled at James Madison University for the fall 2023 semester. Lyngdal has selected Health Sciences - BS as a major.
Annual Family BBQ and Shabbat Under the Stars At Temple Emanuel
Please join us on Friday, September 8 at 5:00 pm for the Annual Temple Emanuel Family BBQ and Shabbat Under the Stars. This event is FREE for those who pre-register on the TE website – www.tegnh.org – and is open to both current and prospective members. Registration at the door is $10 per person
Congregation Or Shalom for September 2023
Congregation Or Shalom in Orange, CT offers a variety of weekly services, virtual learning, and special events for all ages.
Pop Tab Donation Supports Yale Families
Congregation Or Shalom member, Lauren Seplowitz drops off 17 lbs. of pop tab/tops for the Ronald McDonald House in New Haven, associated with the Yale New Haven Hospital. Many, many people have been collecting beverage pop-tops, cat and dog food can pop tabs, beans and soup can tabs, etc.
Holy Infant Church Guild Tea
The Holy Infant Church Women’s Guild is having their annual membership tea on Sunday, September 10th from 2 - 4 pm. It will be held in the Women’s Guild Hall at 450 Racebrook Road. Membership for the Guild is $15.00. To RSVP for the tea, call (203)430-5253 by September 5th.
Orange Students Won Medals at the 4th Pan American Kung Fu Championships in Canada
The 4th Pan American Kung Fu Championships was held in Markham, Ontario, Canada, at the Markham Pan Am Center on August 3 through August 6. The PAKFC is the Pan American version of the world Kung Fu championships. This exciting event was from 8/3-8/6, which involved nearly 800 athletes from all
Movie Night on the Field
Come out to Old Tavern on September 8th to watch The Sandlot on Roche Field! All proceeds will help support the 2024 CT Crushers team go to Cooperstown!
Obituary: Jean Marie Lewis
Jean Marie Lewis, 87, of Orange passed away with her family at her side on July 14, 2023, at Maplewood of Orange. For 67 years, she was the loving wife of Donald Jackson Lewis, Sr. Jean was born in Philadelphia, PA, daughter of the late Edward and Margaret Malaby. She is survived by her children
Obituary: Anne (Martone) Rapini
Anne (Martone) Rapini, 101, passed peacefully on July 12, 2023, with her children by her side. Born in New Haven on February 25, 1922, daughter of the late Rose (Trotta) and Thomas Martone. Predeceased by her husband of 77 years, Albert; and her loving son, Dennis Joseph Rapini.
Obituary: Arthur D. Decko
Arthur “Art” D. Decko, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 28, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. Art was born on February 25, 1941 in New Haven, CT to the late Charles and Frances (Cesarek) Decko. Early on, he lived in West Haven and then Orange, CT. He graduated from Amity Regional
Obituary: Roberta Hurlburt
Roberta (Sloatman) Hurlburt, 94, longtime former resident of Orange, passed away peacefully at her home in Windsor, Vermont on July 18, 2023. While living in Orange, she was an active member of the Orange Congregational Church, and the Orange Arts and Crafts Guild. Roberta was a well-loved
