April 21, 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.

KHYI "The Range" radio station out of Dallas will be on hand for the free event but persons planning to attend need to RSVP at 903-587-0385. Hamburgers, potato salad and Campfire Cobbler will be served. Those attending need to plan to bring a lawn chair and kick back to enjoy the evening.

The store is located on the southwest corner of the downtown Leonard Square. Besides the free education and food offered, door prizes will be given out and camaraderie will be aplenty.

April 21, 2011 - Leonard Manor recently honored their volunteers with a food and fellowship reception, to show their appreciation for the generosity and giving of time that each one provides. "The Manor appreciates all of the time these folks give to be a blessing to these residents," said Activity Director Linda Copeland. "Thanks to everybody who helped make this a great day. Pictured are volunteers (top photo) Frances Dodson and Kim Noriega and (bottom photo) Linda Fourroux, Marlene Galloway and George and Linda Harwell.

April 21, 2011 - Did you know a child's body heats up three to five times faster than yours when exposed to the same temperature? It's a major reason why seven Texas kids died in five months in 2010 after being locked in overheated cars--almost a third of the 23 deaths nationwide.

Johnny Humphreys, manager of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Safe Riders program, says our blazing summer heat should be a rock-solid argument against leaving children alone in a car. But there are plenty more.

"For one thing, it's against state law to leave a child unattended in a locked car for more than five minutes, even with a window partially open," Humphreys said. "Our position is, simply, don't do it under any circumstances. It's just too great a risk."

April 14, 2011 - The 2011 Leonard Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt is scheduled for Saturday, April 23, at Leonard City Park, beginning at noon. The event features age group hunts and the age categories are as follows: Baby Hunt - 0-23 months; Toddler Hunt - 2-3 years; Kiddie Hunt - 4-6 years; and Big Kid Hunt - 7-10 years. Admission is free and the hunt will feature over 5,000 eggs! The Easter Bunny will also be on hand and parents are encouraged to bring their cameras for pictures of their kids with the Easter icon (no camera or photography service is provided). (See advertisement on Page 2.)