http://www.theleonardgraphic.com The Leonard Graphic 2006 Archives Copyright 2006 The Leonard Graphic Fri, 08 Aug 2008 17:59:57 GMT Dec. 14, 2006 - Grand jurors heard 51 cases in their final meeting for this session and, of that number, returned 49 felony indictments and two cases were no billed, according to County Attorney Richard Glaser. While drug-related cases topped http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/121406-2.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT By KERRY CRAIG, Graphic Managing Editor http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/121406-2.php.1218218394599.23 Painting on Silk – January 27thDec. 28, 2006 - Brilliant color and distinct lines are applied to dyed silk. Using a Serti resist technique, participants blend and isolate specific areas with thin line resists on the fabric. Then the dye http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122806-6.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122806-6.php.1218218394599.36 Howdy Claus, How are you? I am fine. I was a good girl this year. At school I made A’s on my report card. Do you want milk and cookies for Christmas? I hope you do. I hope you come http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122106-Santa.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122106-Santa.php.1218218394599.29 Best of the BestThe home of Kenneth and Darla Ross at 506 East College Street was the Grand Prize Winner in the Christmas lighting contest. Ross said he gets a lot of pleasure in building and putting up the display http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122806-1.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT By KERRY CRAIG, Graphic Managing Editor http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122806-1.php.1218218394599.31 Nov. 23, 2006 - An auction, bake sale and bar-b-que dinner will highlight a fund-raising effort to benefit 9-year-old Anthony Pommaz, from Trenton on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Trenton Elemetary School.Anthony was diagnosed on Nov. 9 with Medulloblastoma, stage 4 http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/112306-5.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/112306-5.php.1218218394599.14 Nov. 23, 2006 - In a pre-district game, The Leonard Tigers completely dominated an ex district opponent, The Tom Bean Tomcats, 62-24. The Tigers opened strong by jumping out to a 15-4 lead in the first period with several players http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/112306-3.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT By JOHNNY McKINNEY http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/112306-3.php.1218218394599.12 Nov. 9, 2006 - Sophomore Tavaris Pye’s condition continues to improve after breaking his fourth and fifth vertebrae and sustaining spinal damage last Thursday during Leonard’s jayvee football game. “He’s doing a lot better,” said Shane Fletcher, Leonard head football http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/110906-2.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT By RICH HILLIARD, Graphic correspondent http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/110906-2.php.1218218394599.3 Dec. 7, 2006 - A meeting very important to the economic future of Fannin County will be held Thursday, December 7, 2006 in Bonham at the Auditorium behind L.H. Rather Jr. High at 1200 N. Main at 10:00 am.The State http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/120706-3.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/120706-3.php.1218218394599.21 Nov. 2, 2006 - Leonard Graphic owners Charles and Bethany Russell have announced the sale of the 115-year-old Leonard Graphic to Echo Publishing Company of Sulphur Springs.In making the announcement Thursday, former publisher Bethany Russell said she and her husband, http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/110206-1.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/110206-1.php.1218218394599.38 Nov. 16, 2006 - Vicki McAngus and her American Quarter Horse Jettin Boone captured the world champion Amateur Jumping title at the American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show in Oklahoma City on Friday, November 10.Boone and her horse competed http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/111606-2.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/111606-2.php.1218218394599.7 Nov. 30, 2006 - After finding the remains of a horribly mutilated family pet last week, Leonard Police have launched an intense investigation in an attempt to solve the vicious crime.Officers were notified of the grisly discovery Wednesday. A family http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/113006-3.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT By KERRY CRAIG, Graphic Managing Editor http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/113006-3.php.1218218394599.17 Nov. 9, 2006 - In near record numbers, voters in Fannin County went to the polls to decide a number of county-wide races as well as vote in state and national elections.Even with the new voting machines, vote totals from http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/110906-1.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT By KERRY CRAIG, Graphic Managing Editor http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/110906-1.php.1218218394599.1 Nov. 23, 2006 - Retail sales continued on an upswing across Fannin County, according to monthly figures released from the state comptrollers’ office.While Bonham, with the largest population in the county, received almost $138,900 in sales tax money, retail sales http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/112306-2.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT By KERRY CRAIG, Graphic Managing Editor http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/112306-2.php.1218218394599.11 Nov. 9, 2006 - A warm, autumn day was the perfect backdrop for the events taking place at the Sam Rayburn House Museum on Saturday, October 14. On this day, the Sam Rayburn House Museum, the Texas Historical Commission and http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/110906-4.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT By ANNE CARLSON, CURATOR, Sam Rayburn House Museum http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/110906-4.php.1218218394599.5 Dec. 28, 2006 - Socialization is the basis of mankind and creating is as natural as living, because we create to fill our needs. Socializing and creating are the cornerstones of quilting and I think that’s why “quilting bees” were http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122806-7.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122806-7.php.1218218394599.37 Dec. 14, 2006 - For the past five years, residents in Leonard and surrounding areas have had to wait approximately 15 minutes for help when calling an emergency ambulance, something that will change after the first of the year. Leonard http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/121406-3.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT By KERRY CRAIG, Graphic Managing Editor http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/121406-3.php.1218218394599.24 Leonard ISD Children’s Center collected toys for other children for Christmas, below and, pictured above, Dee Morton, Cyndi Keeler and Becky Kegans, all from Leonard, helped wrap presents at the Fannin County Children’s Center.Dec. 28, 2006 - The Christmas Spirit http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122806-3.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122806-3.php.1218218394599.33 Dec. 28, 2006 - Over the last few weeks I have talked about bills that have been pre-filed in anticipation for the 80th Legislative Session, which begins on January 9, 2007. This week I will talk about other ways in http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122806-5.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122806-5.php.1218218394599.35 Dec. 21, 2006 - Jo Willa Pierson was hostess for the Celeste Coffee Club meeting on December 13, 2006. Those attending were Frances Armstrong, guest; Allene Mize, guest; Martha Easer, guest; Martha Campbell, guest; Lucy Ann Griffitt, Gladys Linton, Lynda http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122106-C2.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122106-C2.php.1218218394599.28 Nov. 30, 2006 - Leonard will get into the Christmas season Saturday with a number of events leading up to the annual parade scheduled to start around 5:30 p.m. and the lighting of the square and the town Christmas tree http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/113006-1.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT By KERRY CRAIG, Graphic Managing Editor http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/113006-1.php.1218218394599.15 Dec. 21, 2006 - The 46th Leonard Holiday Tournament is scheduled for Dec. 28-30, and the athletic club is asking for donations to help in the hospitality room. This room is designated to provide food and drinks to coaches, referees, http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122106-2.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122106-2.php.1218218394599.26 Nov. 30, 2006 - Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Sam Rayburn awoke early on Sunday morning, December 7, 1941. The Speaker had an appointment that morning to meet with the Governor of Virginia in Richmond, a three-hour drive http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/113006-4.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT By Anne Carlson, Curator, Sam Rayburn House Museum http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/113006-4.php.1218218394599.18 Dec. 7, 2006 - A visitor from out of town called Saturday’s Christmas festivities “Americana.”That visitor was enjoying the hometown atmosphere on the square as the Christmas Tree was lighted and sirens sounded the start of the annual Christmas Parade.The http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/120706-1.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT By KERRY CRAIG, Graphic Managing Editor http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/120706-1.php.1218218394599.19 Nov. 23, 2006 - In an early non-district contest, the Leonard Tigeretts fell to the Lady Devils of Celeste by a score of 63-34, Monday night at Leonard. Early in the game the two teams traded baskets. The first period http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/112306-4.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT BY JOHNNY McKINNEY http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/112306-4.php.1218218394599.13 Nov. 30, 2006 - Imagine, if you were a child and on Christmas morning there were no gifts, no presents under the tree for you. In the days and weeks leading up to the big day, friends have talked about http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/113006-2.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT By KERRY CRAIG, Graphic Managing Editor http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/113006-2.php.1218218394599.16 Dec. 7, 2006 - Four Leonard Tigers were named to the 2005 District 13-AA All-District Team following the end of this year’s football season.Named to the First Team Offense were senior running back Marcus Patt, senior wide receiver Ted Butler, http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/120706-2.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/120706-2.php.1218218394599.20 Dec. 28, 2006 - The first-ever Survivor Christmas Party, sponsored by Fannin County Relay for Life was held Saturday, Dec. 16, at Legacy Country Club to celebrate those who have battled cancer and their caregivers.“This is truly a testament of http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122806-4.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122806-4.php.1218218394599.34 Dec. 21, 2006 - The Council met on Dec. 5th. We had several in attendance. The meeting was very informative. Tim Glendening was there to speak to us about ways to improve the community and help business to come to http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122106-C1.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT By Celeste Mayor Pat Jones http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122106-C1.php.1218218394599.27 Nov. 23, 2006 - At least two people died and several others were injured around 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, in a multi-vehicle accident on State Highway 121 in Trenton.According to Trenton Police Chief Rick Burns, a Ford SUV was http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/112306-1.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT By KERRY CRAIG, Graphic Managing Editor http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/112306-1.php.1218218394599.10 Dec. 21, 2006 - A Fannin County jury took less than two hours to return a verdict of guilty for Dick Wayne Blanchard and another 45 minutes to sentence him to life in prison on each of two offenses, sexual http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122106-1.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT By KERRY CRAIG, Graphic Managing Editor http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122106-1.php.1218218394599.25 Nov. 16, 2006 - With Christmas now only about six weeks away, Celeste has already planned the annual parade to officially open the holiday season on Saturday, December 9, according to Mayor Pat Jones, who said that parade entries are http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/111606-4.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/111606-4.php.1218218394599.9 Nov. 2, 2006 - On Tuesday, Fannin County voters will join voters across the nation as they cast their ballots in the November General Election.Two hotly-contested local races will dominate the local ballot including the race of the office of http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/110206-2.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/110206-2.php.1218218394599.2 Nov. 16, 2006 - It has been rumored for a couple of weeks now that a movie is being filmed in Leonard. That rumor was confirmed in a big way Monday when a tractor-trailer truck pulled onto the square to http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/111606-1.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT By KERRY CRAIG, Graphic Managing Editor http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/111606-1.php.1218218394599.6 Dec. 28, 2006 - Although Christmas is once again a past memory... the thrills of anticipation haven’t diminished! Excitement fills the air in “Tiger Town”. The annual Leonard Holiday Tournament soon will begin. Teams from all over North Texas will http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122806-2.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT By SERENA LEE, Graphic Staff http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122806-2.php.1218218394599.32 Nov. 16, 2006 - Although the name of the game may have been football, Senior Night was the main focus Friday night as the Leonard Tigers hosted Aubrey in the final game of the season.Brianna Peirson was named Football Sweetheart http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/111606-3.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT From Staff Reports http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/111606-3.php.1218218394599.8 Nov. 9, 2006 - A Fannin County grand jury handed up 27 felony indictments on Friday, Oct. 27. According to County Attorney Richard Glaser, 38 felony cases were presented to the grand jury. Grand jurors no-billed, declined to return indictments, http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/110906-3.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/110906-3.php.1218218394599.4 Dec. 14, 2006 - Judging is set for Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 19 and 20, for Christmas lighting displays in Leonard. Lighting contest committee chair Sheryl Gribble said first, second and third place displays will be awarded along with a http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/121406-1.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/121406-1.php.1218218394599.22 Dec. 28, 2006 - When a pastor set up a rehabilitation program for prison parolees across the street from his church, the city of Sinton stepped in to stop it.Now, nearly eight years after then-Gov. George W. Bush endorsed a http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122806-8.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122806-8.php.1218218394599.39 Dear Santa, We are in Mrs. Barnard’s PreK class and doing a great job learning our letters, letter sounds, and numbers. We are working on making good decisions. In class we talked about if we could wish for 1 thing http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122106-SantaCeleste.php Thu, 31 Jul 2008 14:32:20 GMT http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/2006/122106-SantaCeleste.php.1218218394599.30 Dec. 14, 2006 - For the past five years, residents in Leonard and surrounding areas have had to wait approximately 15 minutes for help when calling an emergency ambulance, something that will change after the first of the year. /news/2006/121406-3.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:52 GMT manual:1208180886057:8716659116197427:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 28, 2006 - When a pastor set up a rehabilitation program for prison parolees across the street from his church, the city of Sinton stepped in to stop it. Now, nearly eight years after then-Gov. George W. Bush endorsed /news/2006/122806-8.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:52 GMT manual:1208180886056:7260861047386089:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Best of the Best The home of Kenneth and Darla Ross at 506 East College Street was the Grand Prize Winner in the Christmas lighting contest. Ross said he gets a lot of pleasure in building and putting up the /news/2006/122806-1.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:52 GMT manual:1208180886053:4:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 21, 2006 - A Fannin County jury took less than two hours to return a verdict of guilty for Dick Wayne Blanchard and another 45 minutes to sentence him to life in prison on each of two offenses, /news/2006/122106-1.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:52 GMT manual:1208180886035:34508091580975164:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Painting on Silk – January 27th Dec. 28, 2006 - Brilliant color and distinct lines are applied to dyed silk. Using a Serti resist technique, participants blend and isolate specific areas with thin line resists on the fabric. Then the /news/2006/122806-6.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:52 GMT manual:1208180886040:7223304438008784:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Leonard ISD Children’s Center collected toys for other children for Christmas, below and, pictured above, Dee Morton, Cyndi Keeler and Becky Kegans, all from Leonard, helped wrap presents at the Fannin County Children’s Center. Dec. 28, 2006 - The Christmas /news/2006/122806-3.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:52 GMT manual:1208180886041:2553571477427776:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 28, 2006 - The first-ever Survivor Christmas Party, sponsored by Fannin County Relay for Life was held Saturday, Dec. 16, at Legacy Country Club to celebrate those who have battled cancer and their caregivers. “This is truly a testament /news/2006/122806-4.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:52 GMT manual:1208180886054:1444938737598992:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 28, 2006 - Over the last few weeks I have talked about bills that have been pre-filed in anticipation for the 80th Legislative Session, which begins on January 9, 2007.  This week I will talk about other ways in /news/2006/122806-5.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:52 GMT manual:1208180886038:8712895377343173:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 21, 2006 - Jo Willa Pierson was hostess for the Celeste Coffee Club meeting on December 13, 2006. Those attending were Frances Armstrong, guest; Allene Mize, guest; Martha Easer, guest; Martha Campbell, guest;  Lucy Ann Griffitt, Gladys Linton, /news/2006/122106-C2.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:52 GMT manual:1208180886051:5033578186625608:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Howdy Claus, How are you? I am fine. I was a good girl this year.  At school I made A’s on my report card. Do you want milk and cookies for Christmas? I hope you do. I hope you come /news/2006/122106-Santa.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:52 GMT manual:1208180886043:34876244051035964:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 28, 2006 - Although Christmas is once again a past memory... the thrills of anticipation haven’t diminished!  Excitement fills the air in “Tiger Town”.  The annual Leonard Holiday Tournament soon will begin.   Teams from all over North Texas /news/2006/122806-2.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:52 GMT manual:1208180886029:53213430420:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 21, 2006 - The Council met on Dec. 5th. We had several in attendance. The meeting was very informative. Tim Glendening was there to speak to us about ways to improve the community and help business to come /news/2006/122106-C1.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:52 GMT manual:1208180886050:3773000966398242:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 21, 2006 - The 46th Leonard Holiday Tournament is scheduled for Dec. 28-30, and the athletic club is asking for donations to help in the hospitality room. This room is designated to provide food and drinks to coaches, /news/2006/122106-2.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:52 GMT manual:1208180886047:8362677542794016:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 28, 2006 - Socialization is the basis of mankind and creating is as natural as living, because we create to fill our needs.  Socializing and creating are the cornerstones of quilting and I think that’s why “quilting bees” were /news/2006/122806-7.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:52 GMT manual:1208180886033:9882538214059844:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dear Santa,  We are in Mrs. Barnard’s PreK class and doing a great job learning our letters, letter sounds, and numbers. We are working on making good decisions. In class we talked about if we could wish for 1 thing /news/2006/122106-SantaCeleste.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:52 GMT manual:1208180886036:31424632350389104:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 9, 2006 - A Fannin County grand jury handed up 27 felony indictments on Friday, Oct. 27. According to County Attorney Richard Glaser, 38 felony cases were presented to the grand jury. Grand jurors no-billed, declined to return indictments, /news/2006/110906-3.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:51 GMT manual:1208180886071:14344125628734884:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 23, 2006 - At least two people died and several others were injured around 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, in a multi-vehicle accident on State Highway 121 in Trenton. According to Trenton Police Chief Rick Burns, a Ford SUV /news/2006/112306-1.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:51 GMT manual:1208180886069:6004998130538968:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 23, 2006 - In an early non-district contest, the Leonard Tigeretts fell to the Lady Devils of Celeste by a score of  63-34, Monday night at Leonard.  Early in the game the two teams traded baskets.  The first period /news/2006/112306-4.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:51 GMT manual:1208180886059:9854466287498456:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 14, 2006 - Grand jurors heard 51 cases in their final meeting for this session and, of that number, returned 49 felony indictments and two cases were no billed, according to County Attorney Richard Glaser. While drug-related cases /news/2006/121406-2.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:51 GMT manual:1208180886134:41736599877767570:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 14, 2006 - Judging is set for Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 19 and 20, for Christmas lighting displays in Leonard.  Lighting contest committee chair Sheryl Gribble said first, second and third place displays will be awarded along with /news/2006/121406-1.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:51 GMT manual:1208180886130:632361347060:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 23, 2006 - In a pre-district game, The Leonard Tigers completely dominated an ex district opponent, The Tom Bean Tomcats, 62-24.   The Tigers opened strong by jumping out to a 15-4 lead in the first period with several /news/2006/112306-3.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:51 GMT manual:1208180886062:1520554800893794:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 9, 2006 - A warm, autumn day was the perfect backdrop for the events taking place at the Sam Rayburn House Museum on Saturday, October 14.  On this day, the Sam Rayburn House Museum, the Texas Historical Commission and /news/2006/110906-4.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:51 GMT manual:1208180886066:5242286643795997:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 23, 2006 - Retail sales continued on an upswing across Fannin County, according to monthly figures released from the state comptrollers’ office. While Bonham, with the largest population in the county, received almost $138,900 in sales tax money, retail /news/2006/112306-2.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:51 GMT manual:1208180886068:3459776773492298:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 2, 2006 - Leonard Graphic owners Charles and Bethany Russell have announced the sale of the 115-year-old Leonard Graphic to  Echo Publishing Company of Sulphur Springs. In making the announcement Thursday, former publisher Bethany Russell said she and her /news/2006/110206-1.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:51 GMT manual:1208180886163:8835176250891819:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 23, 2006 - An auction, bake sale and bar-b-que dinner will highlight a fund-raising effort to benefit 9-year-old Anthony Pommaz, from Trenton on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Trenton Elemetary School. Anthony was diagnosed on Nov. 9 with Medulloblastoma, stage /news/2006/112306-5.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:51 GMT manual:1208180886157:38411444144118260:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 16, 2006 - It has been rumored for a couple of weeks now that a movie is being filmed in Leonard. That rumor was confirmed in a big way Monday when a tractor-trailer truck pulled onto the square to /news/2006/111606-1.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:51 GMT manual:1208180886159:22520115407276640:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Nov. 30, 2006 - Leonard will get into the Christmas season Saturday with a number of events leading up to the annual parade scheduled to start around 5:30 p.m. and the lighting of the square and the town Christmas /news/2006/113006-1.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:51 GMT manual:1208180886156:9455206436450724:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Nov. 30, 2006 - Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Sam Rayburn awoke early on Sunday morning, December 7, 1941.  The Speaker had an appointment that morning to meet with the Governor of Virginia in Richmond, a three-hour /news/2006/113006-4.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:51 GMT manual:1208180886144:20877408754944190:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 16, 2006 - With Christmas now only about six weeks away, Celeste has already planned the annual parade to officially open the holiday season on Saturday, December 9, according to Mayor Pat Jones, who said that parade entries are /news/2006/111606-4.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:51 GMT manual:1208180886140:8730968773018836:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 9, 2006 - Sophomore Tavaris Pye’s condition continues to improve after breaking his fourth and fifth vertebrae and sustaining spinal damage last Thursday during Leonard’s jayvee football game. “He’s doing a lot better,” said Shane Fletcher, Leonard head football /news/2006/110906-2.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:51 GMT manual:1208180886149:8354288534518174:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Nov. 30, 2006 - After finding the remains of a horribly mutilated family pet last week, Leonard Police have launched an intense investigation in an attempt to solve the vicious crime. Officers were notified of the grisly discovery Wednesday. /news/2006/113006-3.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:51 GMT manual:1208180886151:7389534306051775:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 16, 2006 - Vicki McAngus and her American Quarter Horse Jettin Boone captured the world champion Amateur Jumping title at the American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show in Oklahoma City on Friday, November 10. Boone and her horse /news/2006/111606-2.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:51 GMT manual:1208180886154:8794804790542121:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Dec. 7, 2006 - A visitor from out of town called Saturday’s Christmas festivities “Americana.” That visitor was enjoying the hometown atmosphere on the square as the Christmas Tree was lighted and sirens sounded the start of the annual /news/2006/120706-1.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:51 GMT manual:1208180886142:8141977467789246:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Nov. 30, 2006 - Imagine, if you were a child and on Christmas morning there were no gifts, no presents under the tree for you. In the days and weeks leading up to the big day, friends have talked /news/2006/113006-2.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:51 GMT manual:1208180886153:5959254604317024:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 16, 2006 - Although the name of the game may have been football, Senior Night was the main focus Friday night as the Leonard Tigers hosted Aubrey in the final game of the season. Brianna Peirson was named Football /news/2006/111606-3.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:51 GMT manual:1208180886145:8108903137955428:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Dec. 7, 2006 - A meeting very important to the economic future of Fannin County will be held Thursday, December 7, 2006 in Bonham at the Auditorium behind L.H. Rather Jr. High at 1200 N. Main at 10:00 am. /news/2006/120706-3.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:51 GMT manual:1208180886137:9458108795229644:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Dec. 7, 2006 - Four Leonard Tigers were named to the 2005 District 13-AA All-District Team following the end of this year’s football season. Named to the First Team Offense were senior running back Marcus Patt, senior wide receiver /news/2006/120706-2.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:51 GMT manual:1208180886138:8768778216803745:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 2, 2006 - On Tuesday, Fannin County voters will join voters across the nation as they cast their  ballots in the November General Election. Two hotly-contested local races will  dominate the local ballot including the race of the office /news/2006/110206-2.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:51 GMT manual:1208180886135:6796968972483957:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 9, 2006 - In near record numbers, voters in Fannin County went to the polls to decide a number of county-wide races as well as vote in state and national elections. Even with the new voting machines, vote totals /news/2006/110906-1.php Mon, 17 Dec 2007 17:19:51 GMT manual:1208180886161:6852408032007:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Painting on Silk – January 27th Dec. 28, 2006 - Brilliant color and distinct lines are applied to dyed silk. Using a Serti resist technique, participants blend and isolate specific areas with thin line resists on the fabric. Then the /news/2006/122806-6.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886229:41408865414480450:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Leonard ISD Children’s Center collected toys for other children for Christmas, below and, pictured above, Dee Morton, Cyndi Keeler and Becky Kegans, all from Leonard, helped wrap presents at the Fannin County Children’s Center. Dec. 28, 2006 - The Christmas /news/2006/122806-3.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886228:27173735729655944:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 14, 2006 - Judging is set for Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 19 and 20, for Christmas lighting displays in Leonard.  Lighting contest committee chair Sheryl Gribble said first, second and third place displays will be awarded along with /news/2006/121406-1.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886209:5177653521683955:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Howdy Claus, How are you? I am fine. I was a good girl this year.  At school I made A’s on my report card. Do you want milk and cookies for Christmas? I hope you do. I hope you come /news/2006/122106-Santa.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886221:40613507847375690:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 14, 2006 - For the past five years, residents in Leonard and surrounding areas have had to wait approximately 15 minutes for help when calling an emergency ambulance, something that will change after the first of the year. /news/2006/121406-3.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886213:7223417773102627:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 21, 2006 - The 46th Leonard Holiday Tournament is scheduled for Dec. 28-30, and the athletic club is asking for donations to help in the hospitality room. This room is designated to provide food and drinks to coaches, /news/2006/122106-2.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886217:7556210555753055:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 21, 2006 - A Fannin County jury took less than two hours to return a verdict of guilty for Dick Wayne Blanchard and another 45 minutes to sentence him to life in prison on each of two offenses, /news/2006/122106-1.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886215:6590944490833405:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 14, 2006 - Grand jurors heard 51 cases in their final meeting for this session and, of that number, returned 49 felony indictments and two cases were no billed, according to County Attorney Richard Glaser. While drug-related cases /news/2006/121406-2.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886211:5822600338467643:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dear Santa,  We are in Mrs. Barnard’s PreK class and doing a great job learning our letters, letter sounds, and numbers. We are working on making good decisions. In class we talked about if we could wish for 1 thing /news/2006/122106-SantaCeleste.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886223:5439888911871893:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 21, 2006 - The Council met on Dec. 5th. We had several in attendance. The meeting was very informative. Tim Glendening was there to speak to us about ways to improve the community and help business to come /news/2006/122106-C1.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886218:5555769046039422:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Dec. 7, 2006 - Four Leonard Tigers were named to the 2005 District 13-AA All-District Team following the end of this year’s football season. Named to the First Team Offense were senior running back Marcus Patt, senior wide receiver /news/2006/120706-2.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886206:9296310619706808:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Nov. 30, 2006 - Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Sam Rayburn awoke early on Sunday morning, December 7, 1941.  The Speaker had an appointment that morning to meet with the Governor of Virginia in Richmond, a three-hour /news/2006/113006-4.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886203:7:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Nov. 30, 2006 - After finding the remains of a horribly mutilated family pet last week, Leonard Police have launched an intense investigation in an attempt to solve the vicious crime. Officers were notified of the grisly discovery Wednesday. /news/2006/113006-3.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886201:40820956076922550:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Dec. 7, 2006 - A visitor from out of town called Saturday’s Christmas festivities “Americana.” That visitor was enjoying the hometown atmosphere on the square as the Christmas Tree was lighted and sirens sounded the start of the annual /news/2006/120706-1.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886204:9047071070484172:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Nov. 30, 2006 - Leonard will get into the Christmas season Saturday with a number of events leading up to the annual parade scheduled to start around 5:30 p.m. and the lighting of the square and the town Christmas /news/2006/113006-1.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886197:0:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 23, 2006 - An auction, bake sale and bar-b-que dinner will highlight a fund-raising effort to benefit 9-year-old Anthony Pommaz, from Trenton on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Trenton Elemetary School. Anthony was diagnosed on Nov. 9 with Medulloblastoma, stage /news/2006/112306-5.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886195:7936293169123725:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Nov. 30, 2006 - Imagine, if you were a child and on Christmas morning there were no gifts, no presents under the tree for you. In the days and weeks leading up to the big day, friends have talked /news/2006/113006-2.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886200:322:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 23, 2006 - In an early non-district contest, the Leonard Tigeretts fell to the Lady Devils of Celeste by a score of  63-34, Monday night at Leonard.  Early in the game the two teams traded baskets.  The first period /news/2006/112306-4.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886192:5088142506506803:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 23, 2006 - In a pre-district game, The Leonard Tigers completely dominated an ex district opponent, The Tom Bean Tomcats, 62-24.   The Tigers opened strong by jumping out to a 15-4 lead in the first period with several /news/2006/112306-3.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886185:0:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Dec. 7, 2006 - A meeting very important to the economic future of Fannin County will be held Thursday, December 7, 2006 in Bonham at the Auditorium behind L.H. Rather Jr. High at 1200 N. Main at 10:00 am. /news/2006/120706-3.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886208:1982161526384526:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Best of the Best The home of Kenneth and Darla Ross at 506 East College Street was the Grand Prize Winner in the Christmas lighting contest. Ross said he gets a lot of pleasure in building and putting up the /news/2006/122806-1.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886224:6201080193807738:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 23, 2006 - Retail sales continued on an upswing across Fannin County, according to monthly figures released from the state comptrollers’ office. While Bonham, with the largest population in the county, received almost $138,900 in sales tax money, retail /news/2006/112306-2.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886183:1328937757400681:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 21, 2006 - Jo Willa Pierson was hostess for the Celeste Coffee Club meeting on December 13, 2006. Those attending were Frances Armstrong, guest; Allene Mize, guest; Martha Easer, guest; Martha Campbell, guest;  Lucy Ann Griffitt, Gladys Linton, /news/2006/122106-C2.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886220:48547145170745660:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 23, 2006 - At least two people died and several others were injured around 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, in a multi-vehicle accident on State Highway 121 in Trenton. According to Trenton Police Chief Rick Burns, a Ford SUV /news/2006/112306-1.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886180:0:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 16, 2006 - With Christmas now only about six weeks away, Celeste has already planned the annual parade to officially open the holiday season on Saturday, December 9, according to Mayor Pat Jones, who said that parade entries are /news/2006/111606-4.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886178:576717916969902:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 16, 2006 - Vicki McAngus and her American Quarter Horse Jettin Boone captured the world champion Amateur Jumping title at the American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show in Oklahoma City on Friday, November 10. Boone and her horse /news/2006/111606-2.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886175:8954173483000748:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 9, 2006 - A warm, autumn day was the perfect backdrop for the events taking place at the Sam Rayburn House Museum on Saturday, October 14.  On this day, the Sam Rayburn House Museum, the Texas Historical Commission and /news/2006/110906-4.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886172:22937476845205684:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 28, 2006 - Over the last few weeks I have talked about bills that have been pre-filed in anticipation for the 80th Legislative Session, which begins on January 9, 2007.  This week I will talk about other ways in /news/2006/122806-5.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886171:8660829132847595:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 16, 2006 - It has been rumored for a couple of weeks now that a movie is being filmed in Leonard. That rumor was confirmed in a big way Monday when a tractor-trailer truck pulled onto the square to /news/2006/111606-1.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886173:4138913000536909:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 28, 2006 - Socialization is the basis of mankind and creating is as natural as living, because we create to fill our needs.  Socializing and creating are the cornerstones of quilting and I think that’s why “quilting bees” were /news/2006/122806-7.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886169:8374228157300239:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 28, 2006 - Although Christmas is once again a past memory... the thrills of anticipation haven’t diminished!  Excitement fills the air in “Tiger Town”.  The annual Leonard Holiday Tournament soon will begin.   Teams from all over North Texas /news/2006/122806-2.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886226:2585950040921269:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 28, 2006 - The first-ever Survivor Christmas Party, sponsored by Fannin County Relay for Life was held Saturday, Dec. 16, at Legacy Country Club to celebrate those who have battled cancer and their caregivers. “This is truly a testament /news/2006/122806-4.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886167:44219507228436904:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 28, 2006 - When a pastor set up a rehabilitation program for prison parolees across the street from his church, the city of Sinton stepped in to stop it. Now, nearly eight years after then-Gov. George W. Bush endorsed /news/2006/122806-8.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886166:8428863480337798:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 16, 2006 - Although the name of the game may have been football, Senior Night was the main focus Friday night as the Leonard Tigers hosted Aubrey in the final game of the season. Brianna Peirson was named Football /news/2006/111606-3.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:10 GMT manual:1208180886177:36908418746796450:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 2, 2006 - Leonard Graphic owners Charles and Bethany Russell have announced the sale of the 115-year-old Leonard Graphic to  Echo Publishing Company of Sulphur Springs. In making the announcement Thursday, former publisher Bethany Russell said she and her /news/2006/110206-1.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:09 GMT manual:1208180886238:9115276483340132:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 2, 2006 - On Tuesday, Fannin County voters will join voters across the nation as they cast their  ballots in the November General Election. Two hotly-contested local races will  dominate the local ballot including the race of the office /news/2006/110206-2.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:09 GMT manual:1208180886234:2721:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 9, 2006 - A Fannin County grand jury handed up 27 felony indictments on Friday, Oct. 27. According to County Attorney Richard Glaser, 38 felony cases were presented to the grand jury. Grand jurors no-billed, declined to return indictments, /news/2006/110906-3.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:09 GMT manual:1208180886232:7001280242570022:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 9, 2006 - Sophomore Tavaris Pye’s condition continues to improve after breaking his fourth and fifth vertebrae and sustaining spinal damage last Thursday during Leonard’s jayvee football game. “He’s doing a lot better,” said Shane Fletcher, Leonard head football /news/2006/110906-2.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:09 GMT manual:1208180886235:8540881838270652:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 9, 2006 - In near record numbers, voters in Fannin County went to the polls to decide a number of county-wide races as well as vote in state and national elections. Even with the new voting machines, vote totals /news/2006/110906-1.php Mon, 30 Jul 2007 19:56:09 GMT manual:1208180886236:34395878630416944:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 9, 2006 - Sophomore Tavaris Pye’s condition continues to improve after breaking his fourth and fifth vertebrae and sustaining spinal damage last Thursday during Leonard’s jayvee football game. “He’s doing a lot better,” said Shane Fletcher, Leonard head football /news/2006/110906-2.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886242:26189:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 16, 2006 - It has been rumored for a couple of weeks now that a movie is being filmed in Leonard. That rumor was confirmed in a big way Monday when a tractor-trailer truck pulled onto the square to /news/2006/111606-1.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886251:19689536674165652:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 9, 2006 - A warm, autumn day was the perfect backdrop for the events taking place at the Sam Rayburn House Museum on Saturday, October 14.  On this day, the Sam Rayburn House Museum, the Texas Historical Commission and /news/2006/110906-4.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886245:7913333632377985:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 9, 2006 - A Fannin County grand jury handed up 27 felony indictments on Friday, Oct. 27. According to County Attorney Richard Glaser, 38 felony cases were presented to the grand jury. Grand jurors no-billed, declined to return indictments, /news/2006/110906-3.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886244:4169227382043259:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 16, 2006 - Although the name of the game may have been football, Senior Night was the main focus Friday night as the Leonard Tigers hosted Aubrey in the final game of the season. Brianna Peirson was named Football /news/2006/111606-3.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886256:4767979716115567:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 2, 2006 - On Tuesday, Fannin County voters will join voters across the nation as they cast their  ballots in the November General Election. Two hotly-contested local races will  dominate the local ballot including the race of the office /news/2006/110206-2.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886241:421802561259749:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 16, 2006 - Vicki McAngus and her American Quarter Horse Jettin Boone captured the world champion Amateur Jumping title at the American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show in Oklahoma City on Friday, November 10. Boone and her horse /news/2006/111606-2.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886254:6098204837332973:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 9, 2006 - In near record numbers, voters in Fannin County went to the polls to decide a number of county-wide races as well as vote in state and national elections. Even with the new voting machines, vote totals /news/2006/110906-1.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886240:6262530691152747:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 16, 2006 - With Christmas now only about six weeks away, Celeste has already planned the annual parade to officially open the holiday season on Saturday, December 9, according to Mayor Pat Jones, who said that parade entries are /news/2006/111606-4.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886257:14589712460539116:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 28, 2006 - When a pastor set up a rehabilitation program for prison parolees across the street from his church, the city of Sinton stepped in to stop it. Now, nearly eight years after then-Gov. George W. Bush endorsed /news/2006/122806-8.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886399:28936509058885484:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 2, 2006 - Leonard Graphic owners Charles and Bethany Russell have announced the sale of the 115-year-old Leonard Graphic to  Echo Publishing Company of Sulphur Springs. In making the announcement Thursday, former publisher Bethany Russell said she and her /news/2006/110206-1.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886395:13396591707582172:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 28, 2006 - The first-ever Survivor Christmas Party, sponsored by Fannin County Relay for Life was held Saturday, Dec. 16, at Legacy Country Club to celebrate those who have battled cancer and their caregivers. “This is truly a testament /news/2006/122806-4.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886386:7929146745774421:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 28, 2006 - Over the last few weeks I have talked about bills that have been pre-filed in anticipation for the 80th Legislative Session, which begins on January 9, 2007.  This week I will talk about other ways in /news/2006/122806-5.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886388:7412862480114297:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Painting on Silk – January 27th Dec. 28, 2006 - Brilliant color and distinct lines are applied to dyed silk. Using a Serti resist technique, participants blend and isolate specific areas with thin line resists on the fabric. Then the /news/2006/122806-6.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886389:310180561729794:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dear Santa,  We are in Mrs. Barnard’s PreK class and doing a great job learning our letters, letter sounds, and numbers. We are working on making good decisions. In class we talked about if we could wish for 1 thing /news/2006/122106-SantaCeleste.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886376:9716190430200854:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 21, 2006 - Jo Willa Pierson was hostess for the Celeste Coffee Club meeting on December 13, 2006. Those attending were Frances Armstrong, guest; Allene Mize, guest; Martha Easer, guest; Martha Campbell, guest;  Lucy Ann Griffitt, Gladys Linton, /news/2006/122106-C2.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886373:8785850671786721:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 21, 2006 - The Council met on Dec. 5th. We had several in attendance. The meeting was very informative. Tim Glendening was there to speak to us about ways to improve the community and help business to come /news/2006/122106-C1.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886371:21:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 21, 2006 - The 46th Leonard Holiday Tournament is scheduled for Dec. 28-30, and the athletic club is asking for donations to help in the hospitality room. This room is designated to provide food and drinks to coaches, /news/2006/122106-2.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886370:9850547257803732:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 28, 2006 - Socialization is the basis of mankind and creating is as natural as living, because we create to fill our needs.  Socializing and creating are the cornerstones of quilting and I think that’s why “quilting bees” were /news/2006/122806-7.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886391:9314918246611836:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 14, 2006 - For the past five years, residents in Leonard and surrounding areas have had to wait approximately 15 minutes for help when calling an emergency ambulance, something that will change after the first of the year. /news/2006/121406-3.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886366:3850894422430542:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 14, 2006 - Grand jurors heard 51 cases in their final meeting for this session and, of that number, returned 49 felony indictments and two cases were no billed, according to County Attorney Richard Glaser. While drug-related cases /news/2006/121406-2.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886363:5337979016685104:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 21, 2006 - A Fannin County jury took less than two hours to return a verdict of guilty for Dick Wayne Blanchard and another 45 minutes to sentence him to life in prison on each of two offenses, /news/2006/122106-1.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886368:3617828612457128:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 14, 2006 - Judging is set for Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 19 and 20, for Christmas lighting displays in Leonard.  Lighting contest committee chair Sheryl Gribble said first, second and third place displays will be awarded along with /news/2006/121406-1.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886359:312198437546636:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Dec. 7, 2006 - A meeting very important to the economic future of Fannin County will be held Thursday, December 7, 2006 in Bonham at the Auditorium behind L.H. Rather Jr. High at 1200 N. Main at 10:00 am. /news/2006/120706-3.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886356:4690470580187749:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Dec. 7, 2006 - Four Leonard Tigers were named to the 2005 District 13-AA All-District Team following the end of this year’s football season. Named to the First Team Offense were senior running back Marcus Patt, senior wide receiver /news/2006/120706-2.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886354:997700821082986:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Dec. 7, 2006 - A visitor from out of town called Saturday’s Christmas festivities “Americana.” That visitor was enjoying the hometown atmosphere on the square as the Christmas Tree was lighted and sirens sounded the start of the annual /news/2006/120706-1.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886353:6789890946261636:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Nov. 30, 2006 - Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Sam Rayburn awoke early on Sunday morning, December 7, 1941.  The Speaker had an appointment that morning to meet with the Governor of Virginia in Richmond, a three-hour /news/2006/113006-4.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886351:4576712446168124:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Howdy Claus, How are you? I am fine. I was a good girl this year.  At school I made A’s on my report card. Do you want milk and cookies for Christmas? I hope you do. I hope you come /news/2006/122106-Santa.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886374:37740404359924290:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 23, 2006 - An auction, bake sale and bar-b-que dinner will highlight a fund-raising effort to benefit 9-year-old Anthony Pommaz, from Trenton on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Trenton Elemetary School. Anthony was diagnosed on Nov. 9 with Medulloblastoma, stage /news/2006/112306-5.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886340:10894953664955676:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Best of the Best The home of Kenneth and Darla Ross at 506 East College Street was the Grand Prize Winner in the Christmas lighting contest. Ross said he gets a lot of pleasure in building and putting up the /news/2006/122806-1.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886380:8843383708240841:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 28, 2006 - Although Christmas is once again a past memory... the thrills of anticipation haven’t diminished!  Excitement fills the air in “Tiger Town”.  The annual Leonard Holiday Tournament soon will begin.   Teams from all over North Texas /news/2006/122806-2.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886383:5391435507353536:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Leonard ISD Children’s Center collected toys for other children for Christmas, below and, pictured above, Dee Morton, Cyndi Keeler and Becky Kegans, all from Leonard, helped wrap presents at the Fannin County Children’s Center. Dec. 28, 2006 - The Christmas /news/2006/122806-3.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886385:3582958345805314:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 23, 2006 - In a pre-district game, The Leonard Tigers completely dominated an ex district opponent, The Tom Bean Tomcats, 62-24.   The Tigers opened strong by jumping out to a 15-4 lead in the first period with several /news/2006/112306-3.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886337:9177845593170142:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 23, 2006 - In an early non-district contest, the Leonard Tigeretts fell to the Lady Devils of Celeste by a score of  63-34, Monday night at Leonard.  Early in the game the two teams traded baskets.  The first period /news/2006/112306-4.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886338:4731333680084192:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Nov. 30, 2006 - After finding the remains of a horribly mutilated family pet last week, Leonard Police have launched an intense investigation in an attempt to solve the vicious crime. Officers were notified of the grisly discovery Wednesday. /news/2006/113006-3.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886349:5145551282849611:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Nov. 30, 2006 - Imagine, if you were a child and on Christmas morning there were no gifts, no presents under the tree for you. In the days and weeks leading up to the big day, friends have talked /news/2006/113006-2.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886345:9628051053728472:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 23, 2006 - Retail sales continued on an upswing across Fannin County, according to monthly figures released from the state comptrollers’ office. While Bonham, with the largest population in the county, received almost $138,900 in sales tax money, retail /news/2006/112306-2.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886260:3774304667979196:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 23, 2006 - At least two people died and several others were injured around 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, in a multi-vehicle accident on State Highway 121 in Trenton. According to Trenton Police Chief Rick Burns, a Ford SUV /news/2006/112306-1.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886259:27771152075923970:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Nov. 30, 2006 - Leonard will get into the Christmas season Saturday with a number of events leading up to the annual parade scheduled to start around 5:30 p.m. and the lighting of the square and the town Christmas /news/2006/113006-1.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 15:17:03 GMT manual:1208180886342:16464173650249048:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 21, 2006 - The 46th Leonard Holiday Tournament is scheduled for Dec. 28-30, and the athletic club is asking for donations to help in the hospitality room. This room is designated to provide food and drinks to coaches, /news/2006/122106-2.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:49 GMT manual:1208180886436:9237223029324836:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 28, 2006 - The first-ever Survivor Christmas Party, sponsored by Fannin County Relay for Life was held Saturday, Dec. 16, at Legacy Country Club to celebrate those who have battled cancer and their caregivers. “This is truly a testament /news/2006/122806-4.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:49 GMT manual:1208180886433:25052399082713816:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 28, 2006 - Over the last few weeks I have talked about bills that have been pre-filed in anticipation for the 80th Legislative Session, which begins on January 9, 2007.  This week I will talk about other ways in /news/2006/122806-5.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:49 GMT manual:1208180886429:8531544126958855:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 28, 2006 - Socialization is the basis of mankind and creating is as natural as living, because we create to fill our needs.  Socializing and creating are the cornerstones of quilting and I think that’s why “quilting bees” were /news/2006/122806-7.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:49 GMT manual:1208180886426:15500238901417972:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Dec. 7, 2006 - A meeting very important to the economic future of Fannin County will be held Thursday, December 7, 2006 in Bonham at the Auditorium behind L.H. Rather Jr. High at 1200 N. Main at 10:00 am. /news/2006/120706-3.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:49 GMT manual:1208180886423:170:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 14, 2006 - Judging is set for Tuesday and Wednesday, Dec. 19 and 20, for Christmas lighting displays in Leonard.  Lighting contest committee chair Sheryl Gribble said first, second and third place displays will be awarded along with /news/2006/121406-1.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:49 GMT manual:1208180886421:5:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 14, 2006 - For the past five years, residents in Leonard and surrounding areas have had to wait approximately 15 minutes for help when calling an emergency ambulance, something that will change after the first of the year. /news/2006/121406-3.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:49 GMT manual:1208180886420:47:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 21, 2006 - A Fannin County jury took less than two hours to return a verdict of guilty for Dick Wayne Blanchard and another 45 minutes to sentence him to life in prison on each of two offenses, /news/2006/122106-1.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:49 GMT manual:1208180886418:6137404069025802:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 21, 2006 - Jo Willa Pierson was hostess for the Celeste Coffee Club meeting on December 13, 2006. Those attending were Frances Armstrong, guest; Allene Mize, guest; Martha Easer, guest; Martha Campbell, guest;  Lucy Ann Griffitt, Gladys Linton, /news/2006/122106-C2.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:49 GMT manual:1208180886417:43308196206084610:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Howdy Claus, How are you? I am fine. I was a good girl this year.  At school I made A’s on my report card. Do you want milk and cookies for Christmas? I hope you do. I hope you come /news/2006/122106-Santa.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:49 GMT manual:1208180886414:5244545209312396:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Leonard ISD Children’s Center collected toys for other children for Christmas, below and, pictured above, Dee Morton, Cyndi Keeler and Becky Kegans, all from Leonard, helped wrap presents at the Fannin County Children’s Center. Dec. 28, 2006 - The Christmas /news/2006/122806-3.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:49 GMT manual:1208180886412:13557475962471844:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Painting on Silk – January 27th Dec. 28, 2006 - Brilliant color and distinct lines are applied to dyed silk. Using a Serti resist technique, participants blend and isolate specific areas with thin line resists on the fabric. Then the /news/2006/122806-6.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:49 GMT manual:1208180886408:0:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 28, 2006 - When a pastor set up a rehabilitation program for prison parolees across the street from his church, the city of Sinton stepped in to stop it. Now, nearly eight years after then-Gov. George W. Bush endorsed /news/2006/122806-8.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:49 GMT manual:1208180886425:40565986305171070:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Dec. 7, 2006 - Four Leonard Tigers were named to the 2005 District 13-AA All-District Team following the end of this year’s football season. Named to the First Team Offense were senior running back Marcus Patt, senior wide receiver /news/2006/120706-2.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:49 GMT manual:1208180886407:267:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 14, 2006 - Grand jurors heard 51 cases in their final meeting for this session and, of that number, returned 49 felony indictments and two cases were no billed, according to County Attorney Richard Glaser. While drug-related cases /news/2006/121406-2.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:49 GMT manual:1208180886405:9651930524629244:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 21, 2006 - The Council met on Dec. 5th. We had several in attendance. The meeting was very informative. Tim Glendening was there to speak to us about ways to improve the community and help business to come /news/2006/122106-C1.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:49 GMT manual:1208180886404:7:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Best of the Best The home of Kenneth and Darla Ross at 506 East College Street was the Grand Prize Winner in the Christmas lighting contest. Ross said he gets a lot of pleasure in building and putting up the /news/2006/122806-1.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:49 GMT manual:1208180886434:27393379547584796:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dear Santa,  We are in Mrs. Barnard’s PreK class and doing a great job learning our letters, letter sounds, and numbers. We are working on making good decisions. In class we talked about if we could wish for 1 thing /news/2006/122106-SantaCeleste.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:49 GMT manual:1208180886402:14668408547904532:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Dec. 28, 2006 - Although Christmas is once again a past memory... the thrills of anticipation haven’t diminished!  Excitement fills the air in “Tiger Town”.  The annual Leonard Holiday Tournament soon will begin.   Teams from all over North Texas /news/2006/122806-2.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:49 GMT manual:1208180886400:5692415840682923:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 2, 2006 - Leonard Graphic owners Charles and Bethany Russell have announced the sale of the 115-year-old Leonard Graphic to  Echo Publishing Company of Sulphur Springs. In making the announcement Thursday, former publisher Bethany Russell said she and her /news/2006/110206-1.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:48 GMT manual:1208180886473:9780665623146938:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 9, 2006 - In near record numbers, voters in Fannin County went to the polls to decide a number of county-wide races as well as vote in state and national elections. Even with the new voting machines, vote totals /news/2006/110906-1.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:48 GMT manual:1208180886471:35935089605787796:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 16, 2006 - It has been rumored for a couple of weeks now that a movie is being filmed in Leonard. That rumor was confirmed in a big way Monday when a tractor-trailer truck pulled onto the square to /news/2006/111606-1.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:48 GMT manual:1208180886470:2642104567969472:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 23, 2006 - An auction, bake sale and bar-b-que dinner will highlight a fund-raising effort to benefit 9-year-old Anthony Pommaz, from Trenton on Saturday, Dec. 2, at Trenton Elemetary School. Anthony was diagnosed on Nov. 9 with Medulloblastoma, stage /news/2006/112306-5.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:48 GMT manual:1208180886468:16818076111652448:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Nov. 30, 2006 - Leonard will get into the Christmas season Saturday with a number of events leading up to the annual parade scheduled to start around 5:30 p.m. and the lighting of the square and the town Christmas /news/2006/113006-1.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:48 GMT manual:1208180886467:7683241662382666:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Nov. 30, 2006 - Imagine, if you were a child and on Christmas morning there were no gifts, no presents under the tree for you. In the days and weeks leading up to the big day, friends have talked /news/2006/113006-2.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:48 GMT manual:1208180886462:473785337309533:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Nov. 30, 2006 - After finding the remains of a horribly mutilated family pet last week, Leonard Police have launched an intense investigation in an attempt to solve the vicious crime. Officers were notified of the grisly discovery Wednesday. /news/2006/113006-3.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:48 GMT manual:1208180886459:8281860338868394:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 9, 2006 - Sophomore Tavaris Pye’s condition continues to improve after breaking his fourth and fifth vertebrae and sustaining spinal damage last Thursday during Leonard’s jayvee football game. “He’s doing a lot better,” said Shane Fletcher, Leonard head football /news/2006/110906-2.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:48 GMT manual:1208180886458:15859144887994936:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml Nov. 16, 2006 - Although the name of the game may have been football, Senior Night was the main focus Friday night as the Leonard Tigers hosted Aubrey in the final game of the season. Brianna Peirson was named Football /news/2006/111606-3.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:48 GMT manual:1208180886456:255:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Nov. 30, 2006 - Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Sam Rayburn awoke early on Sunday morning, December 7, 1941.  The Speaker had an appointment that morning to meet with the Governor of Virginia in Richmond, a three-hour /news/2006/113006-4.php Mon, 18 Jun 2007 13:39:48 GMT manual:1208180886455:10678086222020378:http://www.theleonardgraphic.com/news/archives/2006/rss.xml   Dec. 7,