March 31, 2011 - In the community of Pleasant Grove, two and a half miles north of Leonard, William Thomas Murley and wife, Mary Blackshear Murley, built an eight-room home in 1918. Downstairs, the home had two bedrooms, a living room and dining room, and a kitchen and a bathing room - with no running water - that could only be accessed from the back porch. The stairs were in the middle of the house - as was a wood-burning fireplace - and the stairs led to two bedrooms upstairs.

March 31, 2011 - The Leonard Community Farmers' Market has begun its third year behind the Bear Creek Country Store in Leonard. For now the market will be open on Saturday from 8 to 12 noon and will have beef, whole chickens, bread, jam, pork and eggs for sale. Some craft items will also be available for purchase. Vegetables and fruits will be coming in slowly this year so the market hopes to be in full swing on May 15. The cost will be $5 per vendor per month this year.

Vendors and buyers are urged to contact Marty Vehslage at 903-587-0101 for more details. Please come and join in the fun.