Category: February 2016

It’s here! New ambulance for Southwest Denton

Kathleen Wazny with Fire Station No. 7 personnel

Kathleen Wazny, Denton City Council, District 3 The Robson Ranch Ambulance/Fire Task Force was instrumental in bringing this project to reality. The fire station on Vintage Blvd near I-35 and Vintage now has a dedicated ambulance. It arrived January 1. Up until that date there was no dedicated ambulance at this fire station. It’s the…

Christmasing at the Ranch !

Dee Kurtz, Publicity The Robson Ranch Music Club Choir performed two concerts in December. Some new and familiar songs were performed. The concert opened this year with a talented Chamber Music Ensemble, “Versa.” These accomplished musicians were all from UNT. They took time out of their busy holiday schedule to provide Robson Ranch with splendid…

Betty Ferguson named Woodworker of the year

President Joe Misiaszek and Betty Ferguson

Each year the president of the Woodworkers has the distinct honor to choose the “Woodworker of the Year.” Many attributes are taken into consideration for this award. So what attributes made Betty Ferguson leap to the top of the list? There are too many to mention, but what stands out above all was her willingness…

The Choir goes back to campus

Touring the library

Dee Kurtz, Publicity During December the RRMC was invited to perform at the University Of North Texas for a holiday party hosted by the Music Department Library. The RRMC Choir director, Arturo Ortega, extended the invitation. A small ensemble from the choir gathered, singing several songs from the upcoming Christmas Concert. The library was beautifully…

Wildhorse Golf Course readies for season

Bunker at Mustang 5

The January issue of the Pioneer Press gave residents a view and description of the new golf course sand bunkers. Work has progressed more quickly than expected thanks to the fine work of the Robson Ranch golf and common areas employees under the leadership of Ryan Coffman, Director of Golf Course and Common Areas Maintenance, and…

The Ranchers versus Godzilla

Dean French and the largest Godzilla

Scott Baker The South Texas coast doesn’t actually have a rough winter. Temperatures are usually between 60s during the day and 40s at night. The Texas coast between Rockport and Port Aransas is where the birds all migrate during the winter months because the fish in these waters are so plentiful. This area is like…

International Club update

International Club members

Rupa Mathur The Robson Ranch International Club members met at Marie-Christine Koop’s home on Saturday, January 16, 2016. The members brought an assortment of appetizers and desserts and their own drinks. Our new members were at the meeting, and we had a great turnout. Everyone was in good spirits, and discussed how they celebrated Christmas…

Trivia Night

Trivia Night will be Friday, February 19, 2016 from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Tickets are $10 per person, and spectator tickets are $5 per person. Don’t miss the first Trivia Night of 2016! The game consists of teams of eight players, six rounds of three questions each, with prizes awarded to the first, second and third place…

Fellowship At The Ranch

Dr. Jim Wilkins Retreat is a fascinating word. Some synonyms of retreat include departure, withdrawal, haven, sanctuary, refuge, and shelter. The reality of life is that every person from time to time needs a place of retreat, and the time to retreat there. How one spends their time in retreat is sometimes never known, for…