March 10, 2011 - Jordan and Maria Cozart of Leonard would like to announce the birth of their son, Christian Alexandro Cozart, born Feb. 16, 2011, at 1:30 a.m. in McKinney. He weighed 7 lbs. 8 oz. and measured 20.5 inches in length. Proud grandparents are Alan and Cindy Price, Manuel and Magdalena Nino Rodriguez, Bryan and Jan Cozart, and Ricky and Debbie Moody. Great-grandparents are Tom and Joyce Price. Other proud family includes uncles Justin Cozart and Peter Price and the Eastin family of Leonard.

March 10, 2011 - Leonard resident Regina Taunton is sharing her Surprise Cake recipe and other family recipes with thousands of other hometown cooks at Just A Pinch Recipe Club, the new online community created for and by cooks in hometown America at www.justapinch.com.

Taunton is one of several area residents participating in the club, billed as "America's Greatest Recipe Swap". Members can post family recipes and search, print, chat about and try recipes submitted by other members.

March 10, 2011 - The City of Leonard Parks Boards is sponsoring Leonard Park Pride Day on Saturday, April 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., starting at the city park pavilion. Lunch and drinks will be provided for those assisting, and organizers are gathering items to give away in drawings. Area residents are invited and encouraged to support the park and the board by helping clean up.

March 10, 2011 - Members of the Trenton High School Beta Club visited with the Leonard Manor residents recently and gave them each a gift of a teddy bear. Pictured here are some of the students with Manor residents Laudean Cox (left) and Floydine Campbell (right). The Manor is very thankful of the students giving of their time. - Photo courtesy of Linda Copeland