April 14, 2011 - Bear Creek Country Store in Leonard will host a Horse Owner's Workshop on Tuesday, April 26, from 5 to 8:30 p.m. at the store. Topics for the evening will be "Helping Your Horse Training" with Jacob "Spook" Wiggins, "Basic Equine Nutrition" with Dr. Doug Hawkins and "Tack Talk" with Alan Bell.

April 14, 2011 - During the next week, the First United Methodist Church in Leonard will have several special events in recognition of Holy Week. The church invites the community to be a part of these events as the congregation celebrates the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

On April 17, the church will celebrate Palm Sunday from 8:30 - 10:55 a.m. Children's Palm Parade will be held at the 10:55 a.m. service.

April 14, 2011 - Leonard Manor residents recently celebrated Ruth Johnson's birthday by having a luncheon with the Leonard Follies Red Hatters. Bess Glasscock spoke to the ladies about the times in the past when she was activity director at the Manor. She brought pictures and spoke on the Red Hat Ladies and trips she and her friends had taken with their group.

April 14, 2011 - A revival is scheduled at New Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church April 20-22 at 7 p.m. nightly. The church is located at 401 S. Cedar in Leonard. Rev. Joanna Hailey is serving as the interim pastor.

Come and be revived!! The theme of the event is Revived by the Love of Jesus, which comes from the Bible verseRomans 14:9. The guest speaker will be Rev. Connice Mayes, pastor and evangelist.

April 14, 2011 - Melissa Williams of Leonard participated in the Sunburst Beauty Pageant at Crossroads Mall in Greenville on Sunday, April 10, and came away with several individual awards and an overall trophy. Melissa was presented awards for Most Photogenic, Best Attire, Prettiest Eyes and Top Model Face and was runner-up overall in her age group. Melissa is a first grade student at Leonard Elementary and is the daughter of Craig and Amanda Williams of Leonard. She is currently working to move on to the next pageant in Houston.

Entire Faculty Re-Elected In Leonard Schools

By vote of the members of the Leonard Independent School District Board in a regular meeting recently the entire faculty was re-elected for the 1961-62 year.

Due to requests from patrons, the board's policy was waivered to constitute the re-election of Miss Gaynel Glass, first grade teacher, who is eligible for retirement.

April 14, 2011 - If you're purchasing a new home or refinancing your existing one, you've got some mortgage-related decisions to consider. And since your mortgage may well be the biggest financial transaction you ever make -- and one that can affect your long-term financial goals, such as retirement -- you'll want to weigh your options carefully.

April 14, 2011 - Leonard Pharmacy has been under the ownership of Eugene and Becky Kegans for the past 42 years. It is a full-line pharmacy, featuring prescription service, durable medical equipment, diabetic supplies and shoes, and a 50's style soda fountain. The business is now offering some prescription compounding services. Most insurance programs are accepted by the pharmacy. Let Leonard Pharmacy be your hometown pharmacy where they want to know you by name.

April 14, 2011 - Members of the Cub Scout Pack 54 Webelos 1 earned their Forester Badge recently at Bonham State Park. Pictured are Webelos (from left) Sam Porter (back), Austin Sommerville (front), Austin DeLaGarza, Alex Green and Parker Lanier with Park Ranger Lee Ellis (back center).

April 14, 2011 - Imagine being offered this deal: In exchange for undergoing some minor indignity (say, going to lunch dressed in a leopard-print leisure suit) you could drastically lower your risk of premature death. Chances are, most of us would take that deal in a heartbeat.

And yet, simple embarrassment is a big reason why many Texans avoid potentially life-saving colonoscopies and other colorectal cancer exams. Another common -- and just as poor -- excuse is the overhyped physical discomfort of these procedures.