Lorraine Wilson, Secretary In a display of community spirit and generosity, members of Kiln Krafters, Happy Potters, and Sassy Stampers came together to spread joy at the Justin Community Food Pantry’s Thanksgiving giveaway. On Nov. 14 these groups combined their artistic talents and dedication to craft over 100 ceramic items, accompanied by an impressive 160…
Dianne Ace At the November meeting, members of Voices United learned about Shiloh Garden from Julie Wright, its executive director. Shiloh Garden, a community garden in Denton, was founded in 2011 by Gene Gumfory to provide food for hungry people in Denton County. At 14-1/2 acres, it is the largest community garden in the United…
Jim Mann “For while we were still helpless, at the right time, Christ died for the ungodly” (Romans 5:6). I was 18 and in my senior year of high school. It was Oct. 14, 1987, when 18-month-old Jessica McClure fell into a well at her aunt’s house in Midland, Texas. Americans were glued to the…
Support Our Troops (SOT) annual Veterans Day Silent Auction raised $35,800! Every Veteran’s Day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Support Our Troops members are stationed at the clubhouse amid hundreds of items displayed for the Silent Auction fundraiser. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and patrons, SOT experienced the most successful auction to…
Stan Brein How quickly the cool weather is upon us! We have seemingly gone from late summer/early fall to “where’s my heavy jacket?” so quickly. Makes the 101-degree days of August seem like a distant memory. Not! Halloween decorations have been put up, and the Thanksgiving orange, yellow, and browns abound. The holiday lights are…
Teresa’s House in Argyle opened in the Spring of 2023 and has already been named the “Best of Denton County” winner in the Assisted Living Facility category in its first year of operation. While Teresa’s House is new to the community, it has a foundation built on years of senior care experience, as well as…