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DENTON COUNTY MRC AWARDED

Denton County Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) has been selected as a 2021 MRC Program National Recognition Awardee for Community Response in COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts! This is an incredible honor and would not be possible without the amazing volunteers that stepped up for our community. We can not thank them enough! If you’d like to join Denton County MRC, sign up at mrc.dentoncounty.gov/. photo courtesy of Denton County, TX social media page

LANTANA MAN PAYS IT FORWARD

Dave Eaton was saved by a good samaritan and Bartonville police officer after collapsing from a heart attack while jogging on Lantana Trail. The officer was able to use an AED and administer CPR until the paramedics arrived and Dave was released from the hospital a few days later. Dave thanked everyone by donating a new AED to Denton County Services District No. 1. We live in an incredible community! photo courtesy of Cross Timbers Gazette

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EDUCATION

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LIBERTY CHRISTIAN 8TH GRADERS LEAVING THEIR MARK

It’s a tradition at Liberty Christian School for eighth-graders to design and paint a mural in honor of their class. This mural is located in the Middle School hallway and is for the Class of 2025! It was designed by Karys with input from Tori, Ryan, and Jaidyn. They did a great job, keep up the good work! photo courtesy of Liberty Christian School social media page

A WILDCAT IN NEED

Guyer senior and varsity baseball player Mitch Lucero was hospitalized with various health issues, mostly related to liver complications. He was released, but his condition became increasingly worse since then, and was eventually admitted to Children’s Dallas hospital. As of now, it is unknown when Mitch will be well enough to be released. A GoFundMe has been created to help the Lucero family with the medical costs

www.gofundme.com/f/helping-mitch-and-the-luceros-takes-a-village.

photo courtesy of Mitch’s GoFundMe

DENTON COUNTY EARNS EXCELLENCE IN SAFETY AWARD

Denton County has earned the 2020 Excellence in Safety Award from the Texas Association of Counties Risk Pool Management Pool for its involvement and commitment to safety in the workplace! Denton County is one of 11 TAC Risk Management Pool members statewide who have earned this award and less than 4% of 412 members to earn the Excellence Award. What an accomplishment!

SWEET SHOP BAKE CAMP

Does your child have a love for baking? We have the perfect camp for them! The Sweet Shop Bake Camp is from May 31 - June 4, where each baker will receive a personalized tumbler, cloth apron, container for their treats, and a 6 inch, 3 layer ice cream party-themed cake. They will do all the measuring, mixing, assisted baking, and decorating for their baked goods. For more information go to stayhappening.com/e/sweet-shop-

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ADKINS WINS RECYCLING CHALLENGE

Congratulations to Adkins Elementary for winning the Trex Plastic Recycling Challenge! This challenge provides teachers with a fun and educational activity that helps students develop eco-conscious habits. They will be awarded a Trex bench for recycling 278 pounds this year. A big thank you to Mrs. Nichole Erickson for leading the recycling campaign and to every teacher, staff, and student who participated.

DISD NAMED BEST COMMUNITY FOR MUSIC EDUCATION

Denton ISD has been honored with the 2021 Best Communities for Music Education designation from the NAMM Foundation for the 14th consecutive year! This award is given to districts that demonstrate outstanding efforts to provide music access and education to all students. Research into music education continues to demonstrate educational, cognitive, and social skill benefits for children who make music, which is why Denton ISD continues to put an emphasis on music education. Great job everyone!