David Laschinger Robson Ranch and Denton Freedom House were started roughly at the same time but came about for very different reasons. While Robson Ranch became a community of active adults, DFH became the temporary home for men who need help recovering from addictions. The Freedom House’s faith-based program is free, operating solely on grants…
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Generals, August 2017
Denton’s Magical Night of Hope
Finding cures. Saving children. To quote actor/comedian and founder of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Danny Thomas, “No child should die in the dawn of life.” Everyone knows about St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, but did you know that it costs $2.2 million a day to operate? Or that they treat 7,800 children a year?…
Generals, July 2017
Announcing Denton County fundraiser for St. Jude’s
Finding cures. Saving children. To quote actor/comedian and founder of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Danny Thomas, “No child should die in the dawn of life.” A Denton County-wide fundraiser will be held this September to help continue Thomas’ mission, which began 55 years ago. Since that time children with cancer have benefitted from the…
Clubs & Classes, March 2017
Let’s make childhood cancer extinct
Vicki Baker Chances of winning the lottery: one in 175,000,00. Chances of a child getting cancer: one in 285. Each year the parents of approximately 16,000 children hear the devastating words, “Your child has cancer.” Every day 43 children are diagnosed with cancer and 12% of those do not survive. While survival rates for many…
Generals, March 2017
Library donation
Elaine Kushmaul The big holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year are behind us. Yes, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter are ahead of us but they don’t take as much time. So I was able to have the time to check out what has been happening in the area of acquisitions for the library. You…
Sports, December 2016
The Wildhorse Lady Niners donate to the Denton Animal Shelter
Mary Ornberg The Denton Animal Shelter receives animals into their care that need specialized care or even surgeries necessary to maintain quality of life. They need a tremendous amount of supplies. The Wildhorse Lady Niners donated a load of supplies (blankets, towels, shampoo, soap, etc.) plus over $1400 in donations generated from our Princess Tournament…
Front Page, December 2016
It’s a Wrap
Vicki Baker The holiday season is fast approaching, and the 25th will be here before we know. In between the parties with friends and family, the shopping and the baking, don’t forget the gift wrapping. So as you prepare for Christmas, let Kiwanis Club wrap those presents for you. The Christmas Gift Wrap Station will…
Generals, September 2016
Save the date for annual community garage sale
Darla Chupp Is it time to clean out closets or cabinets and drawers or even buy new furniture? If so, get ready for the Robson Ranch Community Garage Sale, which is scheduled for Saturday, October 22, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The rain date is October 29. The garage sale will be held in the…