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Category: October 2015
Sports, October 2015
WGA celebrates one decade of “Hoofs and Heels”
Linda Farmer The Women’s Golf Association recently hosted the 10th annual Hoofs ‘n Heels Invitational Tournament. One hundred golfers from Robson Ranch and area clubs participated in the event. The highlight of the tournament is the awards luncheon where players are encouraged to wear their best cowgirl “bling.” Guest players came from Indian Creek, Oakmont,…
Generals, October 2015
Mike Conley honored as 2015 Robson Ranch Citizen of the Year
Carol Rauhauser and Vicki Baker Determined, persistent, dedicated and selfless are words describing a remarkable man—James Michael “Mike” Conley. Mike, deserving of recognition for his tireless support to Robson Ranch and the entire Denton community, was awarded RR Citizen of the Year at the Kiwanis Club September 18 meeting. Mike has always been the go-to…
Front Page, October 2015
Robson Ranch Tennis Club prepares for exciting fall line up
Edward Barnett As fall weather arrives, the Robson Ranch Tennis Club starts its season of mixers and leagues. First up was the Fall Fun Tournament at 4:00 p.m. September 19 to be followed by Octoberfest on October 17. Next up will be a November event yet to be scheduled. The Tennis Club was well represented…
Features, October 2015
Ranch Hand Rescue expands its counseling program
Bob Williams The Counseling Center at Ranch Hand Rescue is expanding to include a clinical director and a bilingual therapist. Cathy Champ, MA, LPC-S, LSOTP, former Clinical Director of the Children’s Advocacy for Denton County, joined RHR May 1 to coordinate our clinical department in addition to seeing clients. Cathy is experienced in directing a…
Religion, October 2015
Pastor’s Corner
Pastor Jim Mann In his first letter to the Corinthian church, Paul wrote: But if an unbeliever or someone who does not understand comes in while everybody is prophesying, he will be convinced by all that he is a sinner and will be judged by all and the secrets of his heart will be laid…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Happy Potters loves tools and toilet paper cores
Jan Marx Wine Cup, the room is titled. It sounds refined, sophisticated. But stick your head in the door and you see potters wearing clay streaked aprons, potters with wisps of glaze on their cheeks, potters with “mud” in their hair. Wine Cup is a curious name. Why not call it the Mud Room? Even…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Robson Ranch Republican Club welcomes new residents
David Laschinger Like our community, the Robson Ranch Republican Club has been growing. We extend an invitation to any resident here to become a vital part of our club. Our meetings are in the clubhouse on the first Wednesday night of each non-summer month. We have a unique set of activities in which our members…
Clubs & Classes, October 2015
Hip, hip, hooray – Kiwanis Club honors its members
Carol Rauhauser and Vicki Baker What do you get when you mix together 57 people, add boundless energy, combine with compassion and stir in dedication—the Kiwanis Club Robson Ranch. And through the hard work of its members, KCRR soon finishes out a successful year of projects and fundraisers all contributing to the betterment of our…
Generals, October 2015
Community Garage Sale October 17
Pat Hamblin When your attic and garage start to cool off, start looking for those give-away items. The After Schooler’s Club will sponsor the Community Garage Sale on Saturday, October 17, with a rain date of November 7. All donated items (furniture or goods) are most welcome. Donated items will be stored at Pat Hamblin’s…