The Leonard Graphic - June 2008

Raid takes down Leonard dope house

By KERRY CRAIG, Graphic Managing Editor — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:54:25 GMT

June 26, 2008 - A major drug operation in Leonard was taken down when Leonard Police and Fannin County officers executed a search warrant at a residence on South Cedar Street on Friday, June 13.

Grand jurors hand up 85 indictments

By KERRY CRAIG, Graphic Managing Editor — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:54:16 GMT

June 26, 2008 - County and District Attorney Richard E. Glaser reports during May and June the Grand Jury met three times adding an extra day to their previously scheduled service. The final three sessions of their six-month term ended with consideration of 89 cases resulting in 85 true bills of indictment.

Leonard Picnic Kid’s Night

By AVA BARLOW, Graphic Staff Writer — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:54:06 GMT

June 26, 2008 - Kids Night plans are in the works, but for now kids wanting to participate in the Art Show need to be working on their art project for submission to the First National Bank of Trenton, Leonard branch or the American Bank of Texas by July 15.

'Greatest Show on Earth' at library

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:53:54 GMT

June 26, 2008 - Ladies and gentlemen! Boys and girls! Come one, come all to the Summer Reading Program 2008. This year’s theme is “Reading Under the Big Top”, and it will roll into town on Wednesday, June 25th at 4 p.m., in our very own Leonard Public Library.

Fannin County Crisis Center gets boost from donations

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:53:48 GMT

June 26, 2008 - During the past month, several community members have stepped up with donations for the Parade of Playhouses sponsored by Fannin County Family Crisis Center.

From the Mayor’s Desk

By Pat Jones, Mayor of Celeste — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:53:34 GMT

June 26, 2008 - The Council met. The May minutes were approved and the bills were voted on to be paid. All council members were present except for Councilman Fred Reynolds. His mother-in-law, Gladys Linton, was in the hospital very sick and has since passed away. We will miss Gladys here at Celeste very much; she is a long-time resident here.

City Council seats new member

By AVA BARLOW, Graphic Staff Writer — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:04:57 GMT

June 19, 2008 - Leonard City Council met on Tuesday, June 10,and administered oaths of officeto three people, adopted hazard mitigation planning program, named a mayor pro-tem, tabled a request to change a cul-de-sac radius in Silver Creek Manor Subdivision, voted to nominate Richard Johnson for the Fannin County Appraisal District Board of Directors and voted to ask Tx-DOT to remove the school zone on Fannin Street.

Local team has winning ways, again

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:04:47 GMT

June 19, 2008 - The Leonard Tigers girl’s team won first place in East Fork Pony Softball play and end of season tournament, finishing the season undefeated. They went on to be undefeated also in their first tournament after regular season play. These Leonard Tigers young ladies became the Indian Creek All Stars and competed in the All Star Invitational Tournament held in Cleburne on Saturday, June 14 and Sunday, June 15.

Clowning Around: Library to host summer activities

By AVA BARLOW, Graphic Staff Writer — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:04:37 GMT

June 19, 2008 - On Wednesday, June 25th at 4 p.m. the Leonard Public Library Summer Reading Program begins with the special show from Kelly and Grandpa, clowns of Ringling Brothers. Everyone is invited.

Horseman’s Association of Texoma announces 2008 scholarships

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:04:25 GMT

June 19, 2008 - The Horseman’s Association of Texoma (HAT)

L.E.A.P. serves the community

By AVA BARLOW, Graphic Staff Writer — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:04:14 GMT

June 19, 2008 - L.E.A.P is the neighborhood store for everyone. You can either be a donator with food items from the pantry or left-over household garage sale stuff; or, if just needing to lighten the closets, you can help out the clothing store downtown with your good used clothing.

Capital murder indictments handed up Tuesday

By KERRY CRAIG, Graphic Managing Editor — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:03:52 GMT

June 12, 2008 - In a special session Tuesday, a Fannin County Grand Jury returned five indictments, including two for capital murder in connection with the death of a Bonham child, according to County Attorney Richard Glaser.

Chamber June luncheon

By AVA BARLOW, Graphic Staff Writer — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:03:42 GMT

June 12, 2008 - The Leonard Chamber of Commerce met at the First United Methodist Church for the June luncheon to discuss business. The 129th Annual Leonard Picnic to be held on July 17, 18 and 19 was the main topic of discussion. The theme for the picnic will be “Sweet Home Leonard, TX” with T-shirts and caps to be on sale later in the month. The chamber voted to pay the $2300 balance which was left after American Bank and First National Bank of Trenton, Leonard branch made their donations, to engage live entertainment for Friday and Saturday night at the park to begin at 8 p.m. each evening. A fund raiser for funds to restore a 1943 fire truck for the Leonard Preservation League will be going on during the picnic, as well as funds being raised for the Fannin County courthouse restoration. All clubs, churches and organizations are encouraged to make a plan to contribute to the picnic in some way. The more activities for everyone the better everyone will enjoy it. Contact Butch Henderson, picnic chairperson, for more information.

Teachers honored for service

by LISD — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:03:25 GMT

June 12, 2008 - The LISD annual luncheon was held on Friday, May 30. Brandi Savage was recognized and presented a Lamar Medal from the Ashley Lodge for her outstanding work in the district. Receiving five year service pins were: Dwain Campbell, Greg Connelly, Gloria Garmon, Junie Green, Bethani Knight, Kristi Malone, Amy NeSmith, Sherie Phillips, Beryl Sears, Judy Williams, and Pam Winkler. Receiving ten year service pins were Pam McCarley, Johnny McKinney and Shelley Murphy. Jeannie Craton was awarded a 15 year service pin and Jana Wood a 20 year service pin. Claudette Griffin was awarded for 35 years of service to LISD.

LISD board hires teachers, approves insurance, books

By AVA BARLOW, Graphic Staff Writer — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:03:13 GMT

June 12, 2008 - Leonard ISD school board members met on Monday evening, June 9 with every campus principal present. Jerome Edwards, Dwain Campbell and Janna Layman, school employees were asked to join Larry LaFavers and the board members for a full agenda of decisions. Decisions made included the hiring of three teachers, approving student handbooks for each campus, voting to engage insurance services for students for the 2008-09 school year, approving continued coverage of worker’s compensation through Claims Administrative Services, noting resignations of four staff persons, voting to implement mandatory drug testing for all students in extracurricular activities, raising the salary schedules for custodian and cafeteria staff throughout the LISD and voting to move funds to add to grant monies for installation ofmore security cameras to be installed on LISD campuses.

Johnson wins in council runoff

By AVA BARLOW, Graphic Staff Writer — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:03:01 GMT

June 12, 2008 - The Leonard City Council run-off election, held on Saturday, June 7, showed voters favoring Richard Johnson over incumbent Darrell Grintz as a city councilman. Preliminary results showed that Johnson received 70 votes while Grintz received 44.

2008 graduation ceremonies

By AVA BARLOW, Graphic Staff Writer — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:36:16 GMT

June 5, 2008 - On Friday, May 30, LHS graduates made final preparations for the commencement exercises that would signify they had completed the course of studies required to receive their diploma. Friday morning they met on the football field to receive instructions from Coylene Moreland and other school representatives for the evening’s events.

Leonard ISD presents final honor roll for school year

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:36:06 GMT

First Grade

Best Warrior Competition begins, Leonard soldier competes

By 8th United States Army Public Affairs — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:35:55 GMT

June 5, 2008 - JUNE 2, 2008 Camp Carroll, Korea – A Leonard, Texas, native, now a Patriot launching station enhanced operator, is among 22 finalists who began a five-day trial today to be named the Best Warrior in 8th Army.

We all have a reason to Relay

By Jessica Kirkpatrick — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:35:45 GMT

June 5, 2008 - We all have our own reasons why we Relay.It’s our mothers, fathers, children and best friends.If you were sitting in a crowded room and asked those who have been affected by cancer in some way to rise, more than half of the room would stand to their feet and remember those who spent long, tired nights asking why and refusing to give up.

Last day of the school year

By AVA BARLOW, Graphic Staff Writer — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:35:34 GMT

June 5, 2008 - Leonard High School students spent Thursday, May 29 at the City Park for a Play Day. Teachers and coaches had organized softball, dominoes, ultimate frisbee, soccer, volleyball, football, chess, pizza, cake, snacks and fun for the whole school and students had their choice of fun activities.

Senior Class of 2012 becomes LHS freshmen

By AVA BARLOW, Graphic Staff Writer — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:35:24 GMT

June 5, 2008 - Commencement exercises for the eighth graders graduating from Leonard Junior High began at 7 p.m. in the LHS cafetorium with Beryl Sears and Larry LaFavers on hand to honor the students who had completed nine years of studies. Andrew Burnes offered the invocation followed by April Nichole Jones giving the Salutatorian address. Verity Paige Christella Cox presented the Valedictorian address. Sears presented many awards to the graduates, beginning with three perfect attendance awards to Dario Gomez, Andrew Burnes and Connie Guajardo. Top 10 student’s awards were presented to Cody Donihoo, Kade Speir, Ryce Massey, Cory Martin, Rosa Gomez, Matthew Fisher, Taylor Conti, Andrew Burnes, April Jones and Verity Cox. Students making the A/B honor roll for the year were Kade Speir, Ryce Massey, Cory Martin, Rosa Gomez, Matthew Fisher, and Taylor Conti. All A’s honor roll recipients were Andrew Burnes, April Jones and Verity Cox. Receiving the Presidential Award were Cody Donihoo, Kade Speir, Ryce Massey, Cory Martin, Rosa Gomez, Matthew Fisher, Taylor Conti, Andrew Burnes, April Jones and Verity Cox. The 50th boy award was presented to Andrew Burnes. The 50th girl award was presented to Miranda Young. With diplomas presented, the graduates were lead in a benediction by Ryce Massey.

June 7 election to settle tie vote in city election

By KERRY CRAIG, Graphic Managing Editor — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:35:10 GMT

June 5, 2008 - Leonard voters will go to the polls Saturday to settle a tie vote for a place on the Leonard City Council in which incumbent Darrell Grintz and Richard Johnson received the exact same number of votes.