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Articles from the February 6, 2015 edition


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  • Timothy Brown

    Updated Feb 6, 2015

    The Celebration of Life for Mr. Timothy C. Brown, 80, of Orange will be Saturday, Feb. 7, at 3:00 p.m. at In His Steps Church, 2656 B MacArthur Drive, Orange. Rites of Christian burial will follow in Hollywood Community Cemetery under the direction of Sparrow Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. at the church. A native of Hillsboro, he resided in Orange 10 years. He was an honorably discharged Veteran of the U.S. Navy. Survivors include his...

  • Orange Police Beat

    Updated Feb 6, 2015

    Officers from the Orange Police Department responded to the following calls between Feb. 5 and the morning of Feb. 6: Assist other agency, IH-10 E. Warrant service, 5th and Cherry Burglary, 2810 Bob Hall Rd. Traffic accident, 7241 IH-10 Fail to register as a sex offender, 201 8th St. Miscellaneous incidents, 201 8th St. Traffic accident, 2500 16th St. Possession of amphetamine, 201 8th St. Found property, 1421 Sabine Ave. Damaged property, 111 Pine Ave....

  • OES receives library grant

    Updated Feb 6, 2015

    Last month, Sunshine Copeland, received a $4,400 grant from IP Paper for the Orangefield Elementary library.The money has been used to incorporate technology into the classroom through electronic books. Copeland purchased a wide variety of e-books that will be used in classrooms from kindergarten to fourth grade....

  • Minnie Ashworth

    Updated Feb 6, 2015

    Minnie Merle Ashworth, 86, of Bridge City, died Thursday, Feb. 4. She was born on July 21, 1928, in Bon Wier, to Imelda Dougherty Boyett and George Boyett. Minnie was a dedicated member of the United Pentecostal Church of Bridge City. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She worked at Nobles Department Store and later as a grocery clerk at Howard’s Big Star, Dick’s Grocery, Weingarten’s, and Price Lo. Through her work she had contact with many...

  • Good Samaritans named for St. Mary School

    Updated Feb 6, 2015

    St. Mary Catholic School is honored to share the “Good Samaritan” award winners for this week. St. Mary staff nominates students they witness displaying acts of kindness, helping others and showing respect at school and within the community. The principal, Donna Darby announced the winners at morning announcements in front of all students and staff. The winners received a certificate and other prizes for their wonderful behavior. Pictured from left are Dayne Seay, Karson Gui...

  • CCS students celebrate 100 days of school

    Updated Feb 6, 2015

    Community Christian School’s kindergarten and first grade classes celebrated the 100th day of school with 100th day celebration stations, what I will look like at 100 face creations, 100 Fruit Loop necklaces, 100 things posters, 100things T-shirts and much more. Pictured are some of the students celebrating their 100 days of school....

  • LCM powerlifting teams take top scores in meet

    Updated Feb 6, 2015

    Little Cypress-Mauriceville High School’s Powerlifting team, Bear Iron, took top scores at the Silsbee meet on Thursday, Feb. 5. The Boys team finished in First Place, with 50 points and the Girls team won Second with 32 points. The lifters compete in three events, squat, bench press and dead-lift to accumulate a total for the meet. Boys placing in their individual weight classes were: Hunter Angelo, First with a total lifted of 815; Hunter Fontenot, First with 1045; Carter Beck, First with 1190; Dustin Forester, Second w...

  • St. Mary students celebrate Mardi Gras

    Updated Feb 6, 2015

    St. Mary Catholic School was honored to have the 2015 Mardi Gras visit the school and participate in a parade. Students enjoyed music and beads that the members threw. Students were thrilled to see two staff members present and in costume at the parade. Pictured are Mardi Gras members: Mr. and Mrs Harmon (Mrs. Harmon teaches Pre-K 3 at St. Mary Catholic School); Mr. & Mrs. Chad Orillion (Mrs. Orillion is the receptionist at St. Mary Catholic School) and Mrs. Harmon’s Pre-K 3...

  • OHS powerlifting team participates in Quad meet

    Updated Feb 6, 2015

    Thursday Feb. 5, the Orangefield Powerlifting team competed in the Silsbee Quad Meet. In the Boy’s division, finishing 1st, were Wesley Reed (810 lbs) in the 132 pound class; Austin Moore (1430 lbs) in the 198 pound class, and Jerrod Watkins (1570 lbs) in the 242 pound class. Second place finishers were Cameron Guillot in the 165 pound class, Adam Jacobs in the 242 pound class and Aaron Galitz in the SHW class. 3rd place finishers were Shayne Arceneaux in the 198 pound c...