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Sheriff Gerald Teague explains the monitor hub for the newly installed security cameras at the Delta County Courthouse and Jail.

Security Cameras create uproar

Cooper ReviewThursday, March 1, 2012

Kari Kramer

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By Cindy RollerEditor Last week could be defined as a success as far as basketball play goes for the Cooper Bulldogs. Bi-District Champions and Area Champions – but why stop there. This year’s Bulldog team has no intentions of breaking their winning cycle. The 19-11 record holding Cooper squad has not just Stephenville but Austin in their sights. Their only 2A

Region II District 12 losses were to Melissa, who will be moving to 3A classification next year. Cooper held a firm grip to their second spot rank-ing in the district. On Tuesday, Cooper staked their claim to the Bi-District Crown with a 70-51 victory against the Pottsboro Cardinals. “We started out good and slacked a bit, but I had a talk with them about their mistakes,” said Cooper Bull-

dogs Head Basketball Coach Chase Seelke. “It was a good game.” The ball kept rolling in favor of the Bulldogs with their 60-55 win for the Area Championship against the Krum Bobcats Friday night in the Prosper High School Gymnasium, which was more like an arena. Despite depth perception troubles at first, Cooper pulled away with their quick feet to assure their con-tinuance in postseason play.

Cooper Bulldogs Basketball team was crowned the Area Champions after defeating the Krum Bobcats 60-55 last Friday night in Prosper. Winners (pictured above top row from left) Darmarcus Robinson (10), Jordan Sillivan (1), Anthony Conley (13), Ira Franklin (21), Marquette Reynolds (15) and Head Boys Basketball Coach Chase Seelke, (bottom row) Demetrius Wilkins (2), Hunter Wright (3), Tyler Braddy (22), Jalen Roberts (20), Montrel Roberts (11) and Sha'quile Wady (5).

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By Cindy RollerEditor Despite not being an issue on the Commissioners Court agenda, security cameras con-tinue to be a hot button topic for those in the Delta County Courthouse. According to Delta County Judge Herb Brookshire the security cameras are currently functioning although the Tax Assessor-Collector’s and the Treasurer’s cameras are cov-ered. The monitor hub for the cam-eras in both the Courthouse and Jail is located in the dis-patch office of the Sheriffs Department. “I don’t know what everyone is so worried about, anywhere you go [grocery store, gas station] you are on camera,” stated Judge Brookshire, not-ing it was not their decision to make. He is in charge of main-tenance and care-taking of the Courthouse. Judge Brookshire also plans to post signs stating the cameras are on to help de-ter any incidents. Following the meeting elected officials Tax Assessor-Collector Dawn Stewart and Treasurer Bonnie Hobbs gave their reasons for covering the cameras in their offices, not-ing their only objection to the cameras is to how it was handled. “We just want it to be even for all the employees,” the duo stated, pointing out the invoice

did not say the cameras would be in the offices nor were they given advance notice of the installation. “It is not political. It is hurtful to us.” “Everyone deserves to be se-cure,” reiterated Stewart. The two said they are not hiding anything but are just stand-ing up for what they believe is right. In the original meeting on Jan. 9, following the bid dis-cussion, it was stated in the minutes saying the cameras would be placed in certain locations. In the meeting on Jan. 23 action on where the cameras were to be placed and the possibility of re-assigning some locations was placed on the agenda by Commissioner Max Moody. After discussion, it was agreed cameras would be placed in all offices at the position to cover the counters and entrance of each office and the placement would be determined by the elected official in that office, as stated in the minutes. “I didn’t get quotes for all the offices because I didn’t feel like we needed them in all of the offices and at the time we were unsure of the exact placement. Besides the min-utes clearly state it was elected officials,” added Judge Brook-shire, standing by how it was handled. Along with the cam-eras, Judge Brookshire point-ed out the upgraded sound system in the courtroom.

Staff photo by Cindy Roller

Staff photo by Cindy Roller

Commission aims to bring films to Northeast TexasFrom Staff Reports Since 2006, the Northeast Texas Regional Film Com-mission has been promoting movie production in the area, working to connect filmmak-ers with cities, landowners, business owners and local re-sources. “Our job at the Film Com-mission is to collect resources in our area to promote to film-makers around the state and country,” said Kari Kramer, NETRFC sub-region 1 direc-tor. “But, we have to have the cooperation and involvement of those in the community to do so.” The Commission is currently seeking resources throughout Northeast Texas, especially in Hopkins, Delta and Lamar county. Those with land, struc-tures, businesses, services or personal property that are open to being involved can have their resources registered with the Commission. “It can be any type of re-source,” explained Kramer. “It can be land, a barn, a house, a business property or private road that filmmakers may want to use to shoot a feature. “In addition, we’re looking for things like old cars, farm machinery, equipment, an-tiques — virtually anything a filmmaker may have trouble finding.” According to Kramer, the possibilities are endless. Pic-tures and information about the property will be recorded and kept on file with the Com-mission. By cataloging these resourc-es, they can help filmmak-ers find what they need when scouting for locations and ma-terials. “In most cases, there’s an opportunity for property own-ers to create some revenue for themselves by being involved, if their resources are utilized,” said Kramer. “That obviously varies on a case-by-case ba-sis, but it’s a potential income source many people never consider.” In addition to property, the Commission also hopes to compile a list of area services filmmakers can utilize when on-location. Catering and laundry services, hotels and equipment rental businesses are just a few examples.

“When filmmakers from out of state or the region come to an area, they usually don’t know where to find these types of things,” added Kramer. “We can encourage them to shoot in an area if we can provide them with a list of cooperative busi-nesses ready to make their en-deavor easier.” In addition to private in-dividuals and businesses, Kramer said the Commission encourages local city govern-ments, counties and Chamber of Commerce divisions to be-come members. The dues paid help the Commission promote the resources in the area. The NETRFC has seen great success with the process in cities like Pittsburg and Jef-ferson, where the local govern-ment and citizens have offered cooperation, support and re-sources. “I don’t think some city of-ficials realize the revenue they are missing out on by not being involved with this film move-ment happening in Northeast Texas right now,” said Kramer. “When filmmakers come to an area, they spend a great deal of money housing, feeding and supplying actors and crew, not to mention it has potential as a tourism draw. “My hope for this area is that people come to understand how many untapped resources we have in our counties and embrace the potential to make something big happen here.” Those with property or ser-vices who are interested in be-ing registered with the NETRF can e-mail Kramer at NETRF-Cregion1@gmail.com. More information about the NETRFC is available on their website www.netexasmovies.com.

Cooper High School Band members were honored for their awards during last Monday's Board of Trustee's regular meeting. The members were presented certificates by Director Jeremiah Hastings.

Staff photo by Cindy Roller

Boosting Band Spirit

Others in the Courthouse including Chief Clerk for the Justice of Peace Teresse Hoffman said, “I am grate-ful for the cameras. They are here for our protection.” The money for the security cameras comes from a des-

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ignated fund, not tax money. How can this issue be re-solved? Stewart and Hobbs said it needs to be readdressed on the next agenda.

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School & Community

Three EightyExactly one week after

Denton Humphrey and I got rid of three pasture rooting hogs near Kensing four guys from Minnesota and I were back after more. The visitors were Byron Byker, Phil Vedders, Greg Vedders, and Bernie Boldt. The day was very warm for February as we drove around a pasture looking for fresh rooting. All we found was crusted over and dried out. Soon we found where hogs had been just a few hours earlier. There were no leaves blown in the depression and no drying had occurred. The hogs were probably in some nearby woods so we sent the dogs in to check. T Garth, Eighty, and Zack were soon baying in a thick brush pile. We surrounded the brush pile but couldn’t shoot until the dogs moved out of the way. A bad boar was backed up to the thickest part to protect his rear end. T Garth and Eighty got too close and couldn’t escape for the briars. Both were both badly cut. The boar busted out in a dead run and got away, with his big teeth shining in the sunlight.

When Eighty was seventeen

days old he had a big lump on his throat. The vet opened and fixed it. The bill was eighty dollars so I named the pup Eighty. But back to today’s hunt. Eighty had a cut on his side that in one place went through the ribs. I stapled the skin back to prevent drying and put him in the dog box. T Garth had been cut at the lower part of one “ham.” His foot was flopping and turned backward so the top of his foot drug the ground. I knew he was also seriously injured. Neither of the wounds was life threatening so the two dogs were tied in the shade while we made another quick hunt in another patch of woods. As we walked a few yards apart Byron yelled and ran backwards. A five foot long rattlesnake lay stretched out beside an armadillo hole. He was enjoying the warm temperature but ready to go back in the hole when the air cooled at night. I caught the snake behind the head and held it while the others filmed. Said they were putting it on You Tube. Mark Owen was also on the hunt and agreed to make another little round with our guests while I took the dogs to the vet. The estimate

for T Garth was $200 and $300 for Eighty. Now his name has been changed to Three Eighty. The vet seems confident Three Eighty will recover but we will have to wait and see if T Garth’s foot works right after staying in a cast for a few weeks. (Saying T Garth is like saying Garth Jr. In Louisiana many people have the T in front of the main name. Like T Mike on one of the swamp programs. He is named after his dad, Mike. T Garth is the same as “Little Garth” or “Garth Jr.” Garth’s grandpa was my Garth of years ago. The T comes from the French “petite” which means “little.”)

After the hunt we talked about land prices “up north.” Byron told of a record price recently set in Iowa for a yearly lease. A little over five hundred dollars an acre. This really seems extreme to some of us but remember, the land produces around two hundred bushels of corn per acre. If you have ever caught a wild hog and tried to fatten it you know it is a slow process. Byron raises purebred Hampshire hogs and due to selective breeding they really grow fast. He puts forty pound pigs on a high protein diet and

Calendar of EventsDelta County Baseball/

Softball Stew & Auction to be held on Sat., Mar. 3 from 5-7 p.m. at 3-Rusty Nails Church.

Tickets $5. ***

Children’s Museum Hosts Bridge Fundraiser, Mon., Mar.

5 at 1:30 p.m. Tickets~$20. To use credit card call (903) 886-6055.Email: director@netxcm.com

***Tea Party meeting at 12 noon on Sat., Mar. 10 at 930 W. Dallas. Lunch $4. (903) 366-6536.

***City of Cooper meeting on

Monday, March 12 at 6 p.m. at City Hall.

*** Hear the candidates, Klond-ike Community Center on Sat., Mar. 17 at 10 a.m. Breakfast for $3.00. (903) 517-5478, e-mail: jadams777@embarq-mail.com.

***Cooper Board of Trustees will

meet on Monday, March 19 at 6 p.m. at the adm. building.

***American Cancer Society

will hold their annual benefit on Saturday, March 31.

And the winner is ...

A Texas Music TributeCelebrating 100 Years of Texas Music

Hosted by Johnny Guitar

Tour ItineraryDelta County Civic Center

Cooper, Texas March 3, 2012

Love Civic CenterParis, Texas

Hopkins County Civic CenterSulphur Springs, Texas

Greenville Municipal AuditoriumGreenville, Texas

Southern Junction SteakhouseRockwall, Texas

Sons of Hermann HallDallas, Texas

Ferguson AuditoriumTexas A&M at Commerce

Saturday, March 3 at 7 p.m.at the Delta County Civic Center

Doors Open at 6 p.m.Admission is $10

This a concert that celebrates a century of Texas Music and the men who played it.

Honoring:Lead Belly - Midnight Special; Blind Lemon Jefferson - Matchbox

Blues; Waylon Jennings - Bob Wills is still the King; Bob Wills - Faded Love; Lightening Hopkins – I Got my Mojo

Working; T-Bone Walker - Stormy Monday; Ernest Tubb - Walking the Floor Over You; Lefty Frizzell - Long Black Veil; Buddy Holly - Peggy Sue; Freddie King - Sweet Home Chicago; Janis Joplin - Me and Bobby Magee; George Jones - She Thinks I Still Care; Albert Collins - I Ain't Drunk; Willie Nelson - Blues Eyes Crying in the Rain; ZZ Top - Tush;

Asleep at the Wheel – I Saw Miles of Texas; Tanya Tucker - When I Die I May Not Go to Heaven; Freddie Fender - Wasted Days and Wasted

Nights; Bugs Henderson - Big Legged Woman; Stevie Miller - Jet Airliner; Delbert McClinton - Every Time I Roll the Dice; Mac

Davis - It's Hard to Be Humble; Stevie Ray Vaughan - Pride and Joy; George Strait - Amarillo by Morning; Lyle Lovett - Thats Right You

Ain't From; Nora Jones – I Don't Know Why

Cooper Elementary Second Graders were presented trophies for their UIL accomplishments. Cooper Elementary Third Graders went to the stage to recived their UIL honors.

Cooper Elementary Fourth Grade students have lots to smile about with their UIL wins. Cooper Fifth Grade students had the most participants in the Elementary to earn UIL awards.Courtesy Photos

they will reach 280 pounds in three and a half months. Wow. I believe if you watched real close you could see them growing. The visitors were here for three days and loved Texas. Carried over a hundred pounds of pork home. As they started their seventeen hour drive Saturday our temperature was about sixty. Folks in Minnesota told them it was seventeen there.

Friday I saw a caracara, sometimes called a Mexican eagle. That’s the bird on Mexican money. Has very long legs. Looks like a cross between a hawk and a buzzard. They do associate with buzzards at feeding time. Fairly rare in our area but I see one or more about every month or so.

During March notice two bright objects in the west as darkness arrives. It is Venus and Jupiter with Venus the brighter of the two. As March begins, the two are eleven degrees apart which is about a fist width apart at arm’s length. March 12, 13, and 14 they move closer and pass by each other at a distance of three degrees which is about two finger widths at arm’s length. During the first week of March look below the two planets and to the right to see Mercury in the dim fading light

of sunset. Brightest star, Sirius, continues to dominate the night sky as it shines in the south and southwest.

Bubba was sprawled out across three seats at the movie. The manager came and fussed at him. Told him he couldn’t take up three seats. Bubba just lay there. After telling him

a few times with no results, the manager went to find a policeman. The policeman had no luck getting Bubba to move. Finally the policeman asked Bubba his name and Bubba told him. Next he asked Bubba where he came from and Bubba said, “The balcony.”

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Chili-Stew Cook-off, live & silent auction

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Community

Charleston and Lake Creek NewsBy Vicki Vasco

Klondike NewsBy John & Liz Hopkins

By Nelda CampbellPecan Gap News

The weather is still lovely in the East End. The plum trees arc in full bloom, and the daffodils arc just beautiful. These are the kind of days we love. Linda Baker went to Okla-homa Thursday to get her two granddaughters. She spent the night with them and brought them back to Texas with her for the weekend. Kenley was in a program at school Friday about the Presidents. Linda went to see the program and said that Kenley did a great job playing the part of Jackie Kennedy. The Daughters of the Repub-lic of Texas met Saturday at the Skinny Grill in Paris with eleven ladies in attendance. Thursday evening, March 1, the Delta United Methodist Women will meet at the Enloe United Methodist Church at

6:30 p.m. Carol McChesnee will be in charge of the pro-gram. Come and join us at that time. The Delta County Histori-cal Commission met Mon-day evening. E. J. Cates was our guest speaker. He talked about the Oaklawn Cemetery in Cooper. He has been work-ing on that Cemetery to get them a historical marker. E. J. did a good job on present-ing his material. Next month, March 26, at 5:30 p.m., the Historical Commission will meet at the Clara Slough Museum in Enloe. Richard Duncan will be the guest speaker. Everyone is invited to attend. The Lamar/Delta Retired Teachers Association met in the Paris Jr, College Ballroom Monday, A large crowd at-tended that meeting. Thomas

Ratliff from Mt. Pleasant was the speaker. He talked about the State Board of Education Report. The next meeting will be Monday, March 26 in the PJC Ballroom. Gary Duke of Paris will be the speaker. He will talk about Estate Plan-ning and Retirement Issues. We will have a Health Fair that day. Birthdays: Silas Rosson and Sammy Long 3/3; JoAnn Ad-ams 3/4; Trevor Wicks 3/6; Carolyn Nabors 3/7; Cody Wesley Scott will be one year old 318; Amanda Scott 3/8; and Peggy Watson 3/9. Hap-py Birthday, folks! Daylight Saving Time starts Sunday, March 11. Carrie Ingram had her little baby, Chance Carter Ingam, at Church today. He is beau-tiful. Welton Pickering brought

the sermon on "'What is Your Heart Made Of"' to the Meth-odist Sunday, and Shane Ash-ley was the Worship Leader. Jerry Brandenburgh had the Children's Time. Billy Wat-son was the candle lighter, and John David James, Mad-ison Murray, and Journi In-gram were ushers. We are proud of those Coo-per Basketball Boys. They made it to the playoffs. Joy Long was home for the weekend. Sarah Ann Nabors.Packwood of Waco spent last week end with her mother, Susie Na-bors. The East Delta Baptist Church Wednesday evening services will start at 6:30. They had their .last Sunday Pot Luck Lunch Sunday,Have a good week!

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Skipper Yeager recently received a phone call from his grandson Ty Stephens. Ty recently graduated from West Point New York and then was sent to Ft. Benning, Georgia for basic officers training school. One hundred thirty graduated February 18 with Ty ranking in the upper 5. He will now spend time doing Ranger Training from both Georgia and Florida. Way to go Ty!

LOCAL STREETWALKERS TREAD PERILOUS PATH!

The usual daily route of the “Pecan Gap Streetwalkers” (exercise walkers) proved to be anything but the same old routine this past Thursday. At the very outset of their daily appointed rounds they came across a mysterious “baggy” in the city's street by the Fish Place whose contents strangely resembled “herbs.” For the time being it was left where it lay. Then just around the corner and down the hill by the cemetery they came upon a pair of skunks in a compromising situation. One skunk headed north into the woods; however, the other skunk, who was very beautiful by skunk standards

and strangely resembled a black and white version of the Pekingese who just won Best In Show at the Westminster dog show last week, loped south UP the hill toward the “Streetwalkers!” Oops, what to do-retreat or freeze? The “Streetwalkers” decided to freeze in their tracks and allow the skunk to do whatever it wanted to do. Thankfully, it finally veered off of their path and into the grass toward an abandoned house probably to make a new home for the baby skunks to come. With that second adrenalin rush overcome, the “Streetwalkers” ventured on, and around the next corner and up the hill toward the Baptist Church they were met with a new and sadder “pot-hole” in their path. Some cruel person(s) had deposited a litter of six tiny, starving, frightened, and flea ridden puppies on a sheet on the corner of the Baptist Church yard. All six puppies sprang up from their sheet haven and immediately ran crying toward the “Streetwalkers” who carefully continued on their way looking like the Pied Piper until Pecan Gap's Own official “Animal Captivator” (Morris White) came to their rescue to pick the puppies up

from around their feet and take them to the Pecan Gap Animal Shelter. Whomever you are who abandoned these sweet, innocent puppies, DOUBLE SHAME ON YOU, and rest assured, God saw what you did and has made a note of your heartless act. At least the puppies have food, water, and a safe shelter now, and the “Streetwalkers” were then able to finish their appointed rounds-a few minutes later than usual but none the worse for wear -- just another day in the life of the “Pecan Gap Streetwalkers.” As for the bag of herbs, well, it now has a new home at the Delta County Sheriff's office. (Who said, “Nothing happens in Pecan Gap?”)

Approximately 65 folks attended the UMW Chili-Stew Supper Monday night, February 20, at the Pecan Gap Community Center. Several from Ladonia and Cooper attended besides all the local people and all enjoyed the delicious food and fellowship.

On February 19th, Dona White celebrated her 80th birthday at the home of daughter, Connie & Paul Morris, Stidham, Ok. All of her children were in attendance. Don & Leigh

Conrad, John Conrad, Jennifer & Daniel Mays. Grandchildren Lori & Jason Rippy, Rachel Morris, Nathan Morris, and Benicio Mays. Great Grands Jacob & Caleigh Rippy. On Saturday, they took the party to her sister Virginia Box, Commerce, Ok. Her niece Mary Lou Sample & Mike were there. They didn't put 80 candles on the cake, just a sign in the yard that said 80.

Betty Bailey Crockett from Waco visited in Pecan Gap over the weekend and stayed with longtime friend and classmate Toni Stancil Woodall. Lunch Friday at Toni's house with Peggy Wilhite Moss visiting. Friday night Toni, Betty Crockett, and June Roderick ate and visited at TaMolly's in Paris. Saturday morning a brunch prepared by Toni was enjoyed with classmates Peggy Wilhite Moss, Peggy Reid Durham, Peggy Deatherage Sandlin, and the honoree Betty Bailey Crockett. Saturday afternoon Toni and Betty visited the Oaklawn Cemetery in Cooper viewing relatives’ graves. They topped off the afternoon by visiting Miller's Pharmacy in Cooper and having a long remembered “Coke Float.” Saturday

night, Toni and Betty joined John & Peggy Moss, and Morris & Wanda White at the Fish Place in Pecan Gap for a delicious meal. Dropping by for a visit at their table were Nelda Campbell, Peggy Sandlin, Lois Amundson, and Bob Cadenhead. Betty and Toni attended church Sunday at the First Baptist Church Pecan Gap. Betty returned home Sunday afternoon with many fond memories of the weekend.

Happy Birthday March People! Ed Pickard-3rd, Peggy Jean Durham-4th, James Campbell-8th, Titus

Ezekiel Gable-9th, Chelsey Reel Tippit-9th, Bobby McCarrell-9th, Estelle McCarrell-9th, Helen Park-13th, Brandon Stephens-14th, Wayne Pool-15th, Janice Connell-19th, Wanda White-20th, Peggy Sandlin-25th, Randy Conley-27th, and Karla Braley-31st.

Our prayers are with Terri Afdahl who is to have surgery Tuesday, February 28th. Jimmie King has been feeling much better the past few days after having chemo Friday, February 24th. Continue to remember Jimmie in your prayers.

Klondike was well fed and entertained last Saturday night.

About 70 people came out to eat at the West Delta Community Center stew supper and listen to David Veraska and his band which included Klondike residents Gary Anderson and Larry Ingram. (Sorry if I am missing anyone else.) Both the music and stew were very good. Janet Currin sent boatloads of thanks to everyone who helped, either by enjoying the meal, making stew or desserts or selling tickets. Among the special contributions were one of Audrey Fay Rainey's famous cakes and some of Pam Derr's homemade bread. Again, thanks to everyone who made this fundraiser a big success. The center is an important part of our community and we need all of us to keep it going.

Wanda Johnson had her

granddaughter Maddie with her at church Sunday. She is a little charmer.

Patricia Blundell attended a baby Shower for Dee Basham on Saturday. Among the other guests were Cassie Gunn and daughter Brionna, Stella Martin and Billy Martin. Cassie and Brionna spent the weekend at the Martin home for some extra visiting with Billy and Stella. On Sunday Patricia visited with her aunt Alice Moore and family in Cooper. Patricia also heard from her children Ricky and Rebecca.

Stella Martin also had grandson Dwight and wife Tara visit with her this weekend.

I ran into Cindy and Gary Anderson in Cooper after church on Sunday. They told me that they estimated about 250 people for services at the Three Rusty Nails church. God is blessing that church in

a big way. Praise the Lord!Larry George had his

children this weekend. They mostly stayed home because he and Misty were doing some prep work so they can paint the house soon. Sounds like a lot of work to me, but sometimes it just has to be done.

Please keep Mary Wicks and her family in your prayers. She is scheduled for surgery this week in Sulphur Springs.

The Klondike Volunteer Fire Department will be taking an Emergency Driving Course sponsored by the Fire Marshall's Association next Friday and Saturday. They will have classroom and lecture time on Friday night and will practice their driving skills on Saturday. So if you see their vehicles out - you might want to get out of the way!

Janet Currin reminded me

of the Sky Warn class coming up. It will be at the Civic Center in Cooper on March 14 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. They will teach first responders and the public how to recognize storms in the formative stages and will have videos of storms from last season. Sounds interesting. Come check it out.

Randy Harrison drove Earl and Maggie Thomas, Cynthia and her granddaughter to Tim and Em's on Saturday to celebrate Harrison's 3rd birthday. They visited with parents, grandparents, little boys and all their toys!

Tim and Em are to be congratulated because they served healthy snacks: tiny carrots, crackers, spinach dip and for dessert tiny individually wrapped ice cream sandwiches.

After the party guests left, the Klondike bunch stayed to visit with family.

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Faith & Community

On July 30, 1998, we were having an auction when a transformer blew and put us in the dark. The auction went on. February 20, 2012, the very same thing happened. When the transformer blew this time, it was cold and raining very hard. Danny Lile said “Sold” for the last time, until everyone said to go on with the auction. The people sat in their seats, completely dark. We got out candles and flashlights. “Bubba”, bless his heart, got me a calculator and a big light, and pulled his pickup close to the door, and the auction continued. Danny “No Mic” called for bids and they did. You couldn’t see, just heard them saying “Yea.” We finished selling two more sellers’ merchandise.

I went into the office after writing the tickets to help out Donna Toon, who was painfully trying to keep everything in order. I put yellow tickets where the white ones went. She didn’t lose her cool. “Bless her heart,” she continued but I was overcome be candles (my allergies), and the exhaust from the cars. I had to leave. My son Dickie helped me to the house. The people kept on working. They were so brave to keep working through all this. Jerry and I want to thank everyone for staying with us and helping the auction to go on. We made it. “The sale must go on” even if the lights go out at 600 E. Beaumont, Cooper, Texas. God Bless and Thank You, Peggy Cotton.

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United Methodist9 a.m. Sunday Service

Community Church(Non-Denomination)10:30 a.m. Sunday Service6 p.m. Evening Service7 p.m. Wed. Service

Ben Franklin United Methodist9:30 a.m. Sunday Service

BIRTHRIGHTNorth Hopkins Community Church (starting Dec. 4)10 a.m. Sunday Service

CHARLESTONFirst United Methodist9 a.m. Coffee9:30 a.m. Sunday Service10:20 a.m. Sunday School

COOPERApostolic Way10:30 a.m. Bible Class11:15 a.m. Sunday Service7 p.m. Wed. Service

Calvary Baptist9:45 a.m. Sunday School10:50 a.m. Sunday Service6:00 p.m. Evening Service7 p.m. Wed. Service

Calvary Temple Family Church9:45 a.m. Sunday School10:45 a.m. Sunday

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Service6 p.m. Evening Service7 p.m. Wed. Service

Church of Christ9:30 a.m. Sunday School10: 20 a.m. Sunday Service6 p.m. Evening Service7:30 p.m. Wednesday Service

Corinth Baptist Church9 a.m. Sunday School 10:45 a.m. Sunday Service7 p.m. Wed. Bible Study

Crimson River Cowboy Church10:30 Sunday Service6:30 p.m. Wednesday

Faith Independent Baptist9:45 a.m. Sunday School11 a.m. Sunday Service6 p.m. Evening Service7 p.m. Wed. Service

First Assembly of God10 a.m. Sunday Service6 p.m. Evening Service7 p.m. Wed. NFL

First Baptist Church8:45 a.m. Traditional Blend Services 10 a.m. Sunday School 11 a.m. Contemporary Services6 p.m. Traditional Worship Service Wed.5:15 p.m. Family Meal 6 p.m. Adult/Youth/Children Study8 p.m. College

First United Methodist9:50 a.m. Sunday School10:50 a.m. Morning Worship5:30 p.m. Wed. Prayer

New Zion Baptist11 a.m. 1st & 3rd Sundays

Mt. Zion CME9:45 a.m. Sunday School11 a.m. Sunday Service7 p.m. Evening Service

New Life Baptist9:45 a.m. Sunday School10:45 a.m. Sunday Service6 p.m. Evening Service7 p.m. Wed. Service

Grace Worship CenterServices 10 a.m. & 6 p.m.Wed. 7:30 p.m.

Calvary Temple Family Church9:30 a.m. Sunday School10:45 a.m. Sunday Service6 p.m. Evening Service7 p.m. Wed. Service

Friendship House of PraiseCommunity Church9:45 a.m. Sunday School11 a.m. Sunday Service6:30 p.m. Monday Night Mission 6:30 p.m. Wed. Night Bible Band

Seventh Day Adventist9:30 a.m. Sabbath

School11 a.m. Worship

St. Clare Catholic Mission11 a.m. Sunday Mass

Three Rusty Nails10:30 a.m. Sunday6:30 p.m. Wednesday

EAST DELTAEast Delta Baptist Church9:45 a.m. Sunday School10:45 a.m. Sunday Service6 p.m. Evening Adult Bible Study 7 p.m. Wed. Service6:30 p.m. Youth

ENLOEEnloe Baptist10 a.m. Sunday School11 a.m. Sunday Service6 p.m. Evening Service

Enloe Methodist Church9:45 a.m. Sunday Service

Victory Temple10 a.m. Sunday School11 a.m. Sunday Service7:30 p.m. Wed. Service

HORTONFaith Chapel Church of God10 a.m. Sunday School11 a.m. Sunday Service6 p.m. Evening Service

KLONDIKEKlondike Church10 a.m. Sunday School10:45 a.m. Sunday Service6 p.m. Sunday Service7 p.m. Wed. Service

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Blackland Country ChurchKlondike Community Center6:30 p.m. Wed. Bible Study10:30 a.m. Sunday Worship

PACIOPacio Baptist Church10 a.m. Sunday School11 a.m. Sunday Service6:30 p.m. Evening Service6:30 p.m. Wed. Service

PECAN GAPFirst Baptist Church10 a.m. Sunday School11 a.m. Sunday Service6 p.m. Evening Service6 p.m. Wed. Service

First United Methodist9:30 a.m. Sunday Service10:30 a.m. Sunday School

Friendship Baptist Church10 a.m. Sunday School11 a.m. Sunday Service6 p.m. Evening Service7 p.m. Wed. Service

Mt. Zion Baptist9:30 a.m. Sunday School11 a.m. Sunday Service

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Jennifer Sanchez performs her solo during a preview concert that served as preparation for the Carnegie Hall concert next week.s expected over the next year.

By Mitzi Y'BarboCooper Review Intern

Over 100 Texas A&M Uni-versity-Commerce students are headed to The Big Apple on Monday morning, for a performance of a lifetime. 52 members of one of A&M –Commerce’s Chorales and 51 from the Wind Ensemble will be performing together on stage at the world-famous Carnegie Hall, on Tuesday night, Feb. 28, at 7:00 p.m. According to Director of Vocal Activities, Dr. Ran-dall Hooper, the A&M-Com-merce Music Department was contacted by Distinguished Concert Groups International of New York, asking the uni-versity to submit a CD for consideration to be chosen to perform. “This is a unique opportuni-ty for our students to perform on such a legendary stage as Carnegie Hall,” said Hooper. “They will be stepping onto the same floor as many great performers have been on,” continued Hooper, “and have that vantage point that not many have had. To have done that and have the opportunity to tell people “I’ve performed on that stage” is something re-ally special.”

Music department tuning up for Carnegie

“When the lights went out in Cooper”

The university is spend-ing approximately $105,000 through various funds, with the students each having to pay about $950 to participate. Hooper said the total needed for the trip came to about $200,000. Music being performed in-cludes Liberation, composed by David Maslanka, as well as pieces from composers Justin Freer, Andrew Bleckner and Anton Bruckner. The Wind Ensemble will be presenting the world premier of David Sampson’s Legend, and the combined groups will per-form the New York premier of James Syler’s Symphony No. 1: Blue. Other highlights will in-clude Assistant Professor of Music, Director of Percussion playing marimba on Bradley Bodin’s Kaleidoscope for Ma-rimba and Wind Ensemble, and Jennifer Sanchez, wife of Assistant Professor of Piano, as soprano vocalist on Syler’s Symphony No. 1: Blue, for Chorus and Wind Ensemble. Each of the pieces has been performed during the school year, but this will be the first time all of the pieces will be performed together. The Alumni Association has gotten involved in the event

also. There will be many Alumnus who currently live in the Northeast attending the concert, along with some who are coming from as far away as California and Arizona. Others who will be in the audience include three of the composers whose music will be per formed, along with A&M-Commerce President Dr. Dan Jones, Provost Dr. Larry Lemanski and the Vice President for Advancement Randy VanDeven, all with their families. Perhaps the most impressive group in the audience will be the over 100 friends and fam-ily members of the students performing. Hooper said there will be a large reception following the performance with about 250 in attendance, including the special guests and alumni. “It’s putting the univer-sity on a national platform,” Hooper said. According to Jerrod Knight, KETR General Manager, the local public radio station will be following the students to New York and Carnegie Hall. They will be having a live broadcast from nearby stu-dios, offering interviews with A&M-Commerce students, faculty, and President Dr. Dan

Jones. KETR is calling this live broadcast “Lions Take New York”. The broadcast will air locally in real time from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., end-ing just in time for the students to attend a final dress rehearsal before the actual performance.

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A FunnySubmitted by Patricia Blundell

A couple in their nineties are both having problems remembering things. During a check-up, the doctor tells them that they're physically okay, but they might want to start writing things down to help them remember.

Later that night, while watching TV, the old man gets up from his chair. 'Want anything while I'm in the kitchen?' he asks. 'Will you get me a bowl of ice cream?' 'Sure.' 'Don't you think you should write it down so you can remember it?' she asks. 'No, I can remember it..'

'Well, I'd like some strawberries on top, too. Maybe you should write it down, so as not to forget it?' He says, 'I can remember that. You want a bowl of ice cream with strawberries.' 'I'd also like whipped cream. I'm certain you'll forget that, write it down?' she asks. Irritated, he says, 'I don't need to write it down,

I can remember it! Ice cream with strawberries and whipped cream – I got it, for goodness sake!' Then he toddles into the kitchen. After about 20 minutes, the old man returns from the kitchen and hands his wife a plate of bacon and eggs. She stares at the plate for a moment. 'Where's my toast?'

Club meets in home of Treva Burns Jr. Afflatus met Feb. 16 in the home of Treva Burns. Linda Barnes and Lou Ann Murray, co-hostesses, served a delicious refreshment plate to 16 members and three guests. Treva Burns gave a tour of her lovely home. Treva told stories of some of the unused pieces of furniture she has placed in her home. Betty Burchell presented the program on quilting.

Betty displayed her beautiful quilts and described how she selected the fabrics and patterns used in her quilts. Betty also gave tips for caring and storing quilts. Members present were: Pat Ainsworth, Linda Barnes, Barbara Calvin, Fredda Horton, Carolyn Irvin, Bonnie Johnston, Ann Miller, Linda Mobley, Lou Ann Murray, Tommie Regan, Pat Shaw, Shay Rouse, Sandra Watkins, Paula Watson, Ruth Wigley and Mary Wilkinson. Guests were: Betty Burchell, Treva Burns and Genell Box.

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Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamen-tary for the Estate of Lucile Bledsoe, Deceased, were is-sued on February 15, 2012, in Cause No. A3113, pending in the County Court of Delta County, Texas, to: Joe Bob Bledsoe. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner pre-scribed by law.

c/o: Edgar J. Garrett,Jr. Attorney at Law 1109 Main Street Commerce, Texas 75428 DATED the 17th day of February, 2012. Edgar J. Garrett, Jr.Attorney for Estate of Lucile Bledsoe State Bar No.: 07701500 1109 Main Street Commerce, Texas 75428 Telephone: (903) 886-3146 Facsimile: (903) 886-1830

NOTICE TO CREDITORS Notice is hereby given that original Letters Testamen-tary for the Estate of Luttie Preas, Deceased, were issued on February 15, 2012, in Cause No. A3114, pending in the County Court of Delta County, Texas, to: Charlie L. Preas and Wendell G. Preas. All persons having claims against this Estate which is currently being administered are required to present them to the undersigned within the time and in the manner prescribed by law.

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We would like to thank everyone for their kindness shown to our family, following the loss of our Dad. For prayers, kind words, food, cards, flowers, wonderful neighbors, donations to charity and our family of East Delta Baptist Church who ministered to Daddy and our family. Thank you to Legend Healthcare for your loving care, and to Delta Funeral Home. Thank you all. Family of Herman Holdren, Betty Land, Janet Hagan, Victor Holdren and Marian Pogue.

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Letter to the Editor After reading last weeks Letter to the Editor, several ques-tions came immediately to mind. I’m not taking either side of the argument, but for the sake of a fair argument, some questions must be asked. The first question that came to mind is; Does the writer un-derstand that the County Judge is not the “Senior” elected of-ficial in the county. Our current judge is doing a fine job and I have few complaints with him or about him. But then this letter is not about the judge. The county judge is on the same office level as all other elected officials. Not one elected of-ficial works for or has to answer to the county judge. They each run their own office and answer to the voters. Second; Did the writer take the time or put out the effort to actually check the facts before lodging her complaints and/or accusations? Or did she get all her facts from a source that she agrees with or has a stake in? Third; Why is it that because she disagrees with the Tax Of-fice, there must be something nefarious taking place? Fourth; Why did the writer from Lake Creek choose now to be so vocal about what’s going on in the courthouse? There have been plenty of opportunities to voice opinions or con-cerns about or local government. Fifth; Why did she choose this opportunity to come down on the tax office? I think her timing may deserve a little scru-tiny. Hmmm, could she be attacking the incumbent Tax Col-lector with such righteous indignation because her daughter is the challenger for that very office in this years election? I agree that elected officials should be open and above board with how they run their office. Should we hold ourselves to a lesser standard when support our favorite candidate?Monty HobbsCooper, Tx

Letter to the EditorA big thank you goes to Arlene Weeks for expressing her frustration last week over the much needed security cameras that have been feloniously taped over in the County Tax Assessor’s office area. This not only makes me wonder what is actually happening in that office area but also upsets me to think my tax dollars are going to waste due to individu-als, paid staff and their representatives, taking ownership of something that doesn’t belong to them. Why do employees feel they have power to put the tax paying citizens at risk when transacting financial business, refusing to comply with operating standards that are normal practices in most Court Houses. I would respectfully ask those involved in this petty struggle to respect the authority over them, stop the practice that makes them feel they can’t be observed while performing their duties, thus causing me to wonder what the questionable problem might be. These security cameras are needed for ‘se-curity purposes’ the same as they are being used in the other offices in the building. I am grateful that Judge Brookshire saw a need to also install them in this office in support of our limited security forces in Cooper and at the Court House. I can feel much better taking care of essential business now. It is a good investment of tax dollars. I agree that if the employees in our Tax Assessor’s office aren’t acting as responsible employees they need to find other suitable employment. When dealing with money transac-tions in any office I want to be sure someone can see me if suddenly anyone might decide to threaten my person. Also, with such a fuss over the cameras being made, I very much would like to know what is going on in that office. This is a public domain, NOT a me, my, mine office. Everyone knows that money transaction areas are the places temptation for wrong doing is at its highest level. Let’s get this nonsense over with. Cooper is a better place than this pettiness. I was disappointed that the issue was not resolved at Commission-ers Court today. Carolyn Chapman

Letter to the EditorMarch 2nd is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Day and those who know about it will be wearing dark blue to raise aware-ness. If you know someone who has this horrible disease or has died from it, I ask you to please help raise awareness. I used to think that you couldn’t die from embarrassment. I was wrong. People aren’t comfortable with the exam or the stool smear test that can help diagnose the disease. They’re embarrassed because this disease is considered “dirty” or “nasty”. While that may be true, to some extent, it can kill you if it isn’t diagnosed in time. In April of last year, I was diagnosed with a colon cancer and a rectal cancer. Two sepa-rate cancer with two separate physiologies. Colon cancer can metastasize in the liver and then the lungs. Rectal cancer goes to the lungs first when it metastases. I was staged in May with Stage 4 colon cancer with a metastasis in the liver – 3 tumors in the liver in addition to a large tumor in the colon and Stage 2 rectal cancer with no metastasis. Colon cancer runs in my family but no one has been diagnosed as young as I was at the time. I was 50 years old then. Pre-surgery chemo and radiation, surgery that included a permanent colostomy (an-other embarrassing part of the disease if not caught in time) and, chemo since last September have been what’s prescribed to keep me alive. We have no idea how long the chemo will work either. In the meantime, I’ve been so blessed by so many people and a lot of them from this wonderful county – Billie Patterson, Ted & Lyn Alley, Kelly & Larry Trapp, Freda & Delbert Horton, Dorothy Day, Billy Jack & Linda Silman, Brantley Skinner, William & Martha Holmes, John Hickman and his wife, and so many people and churches in the county that are praying for my healing. Do yourself a favor, get over the embarrassment and ask for an exam. It could save your life. Gwen HobbsCooper, Texas

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Cooper passed away Sunday, February 26, 2012 in Sulphur Springs.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, March 1, 2012 in the Church at Klondike. Bro. Clay Lewis, Bro. Larry Lewis, and Rev. Terry Bryan will be officiating. Interment will follow in the New Klondike Cemetery under the direction of the Delta Funeral Home.

ObituaryThe family will receive

friends Thursday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 at the church.

Mr. Brown was born in Douglas, Arizona on June 15, 1937, the son of Lew Brown and Mary Hudson Brown. He married Bobbie Lewis on July 24, 1969. Mr. Brown had worked as General Manager of Group W Cable System in Commerce and as an aircraft mechanic for L3 before retirement. He had lived in Cooper for 35 years.

He is survived by his wife: Bobbie Brown of Cooper, five daughters: Rochelle Lumbis, Lynette Walker, and Sheryl Fisher, all of California and Iris Cummins and Emily Bookout both of Forney, two sisters: Laura Brown and Bennie Lou Brown, both of Las Cruces, New Mexico, twelve grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.

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“If they want to discuss it, they will have to sign up for it to be on there,” said Judge Brookshire. In other business Stewart presented the Delinquent Tax Roll report to the Court. In the General Fund the total amount of delinquent taxes as of Feb. 22, 2012 was $38,197.72 and road/bridge as $91,115.47. Hobbs presented a line item transfer to pay for autopsies. Justice of the Peace Chuck Reed’s report stated there were 17 deaths last year and six deaths from Jan. 1, 2012 to Feb. 14, 2012. It stated there were one fire fatality, two traf-fic accidents, two suicides, one child under six years and one unknown cause requiring

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Security Cameras an autopsy. Hobbs stated on the budget issue, “It is a serious concern to find the money necessary in the existing budget.” County Attorney Jay Garrett proposed the Court adopted a $25 per day jail fee for in-

mates which was passed 4-0, (with Commissioner Rip Templeton not present). “It will be a tool to say, ‘don’t come to Delta County and commit any crimes,’” said Garrett. He also presented his

monthly report stating fines assessed totaling $9,250 and court costs equaling $2,261.50. Hot checks total-ing $372.75. Judge Brookshire pro-claimed March as the Poison Prevention Month.

Cooper Dogette Chaney Speight makes a firm grasp on the softball during the opening day of tournament action at Lone Oak.

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By Cindy RollerEditor It can only get better from here. A saying the Cooper Dogettes softball team and fans might need to keep in mind after this past week-end’s tournament competi-tion at Lone Oak. Dogette Softball Coach Kristina Stephens reported the team went 0-4 against Lone Oak, Caddo Mills, Em-ory Rains and Athens. Tate Anderson started three out of the four games pitch-ing and had 11 strikeouts for Cooper. Dogettes Chaney Speight had one double for the weekend, and Megan Belcher had four stolen bas-es. The Dogette fared better against the Wolfe City squad taking a 8-4 win. Cooper will host a softball tournament this upcoming weekend, March 1-3.

SCORING BOXCooper 0 0 0 0 0Prairiland 6 6 2 0 2Final Score Cooper 0 Prairiland 16 Tate Anderson had 2 strikeouts and was the losing pitcher.

Lone Oak Softball TournamentSCORING BOXCooper 0 0 0 Lone Oak 6 1 0Final Cooper 0 Lone Oak 7

SCORING BOXCooper 0 0 0Caddo Mills 2 0 4Final Cooper 0 Caddo Mills 6 SCORING BOXCooper 0 0 0 0Rains 5 1 1 2Final Cooper 0 Rains 9 SCORING BOXCooper 0 0 0Athens 5 2 9Final Cooper 0 Athens 16

SCORING BOXCooper 5 0 1 0 0 2 8 8 0Wolfe City 1 1 0 2 0 0 4 6 0Batting2B: Chaney Speight, Shelby Wicks 2, Jade WileyTB: Chaney Speight 2, Taylor Watkins, Megan Belcher, Shelby Wicks 4, Taylor Ingram, Jade Wiley 2, Madison OatsRBI: Shelby Wicks 4HBP: Megan Belcher, Shelby WicksSB: Chaney Speight 2, Taylor Watkins 3, Megan Belcher 2, Shelby Wicks, Taylor Ingram, Madison OatsCS: Shelby Wicks, Taylor IngramPitchingWin: Tate AndersonPitches-Strikes: Tate Ander-son 95-61Groundouts-Flyouts: Tate Anderson 4-4First-pitch strikes-Batters faced: Tate Anderson 17-26

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Cooper softballBy Cindy RollerEditor Maybe it really is unlucky to open an umbrella indoors as the Pottsboro fans did last Tuesday or maybe it was just shear de-termination on the part of the Cooper Bulldogs leading to their claim to the Bi-District Crown with a 70-51 victory against the Pottsboro Cardinals. Cooper made the first strike putting the first points on the board in front of a packed gym of fans. By halftime, the Bull-dogs had bitten off a decided lead, 39-19. “We started out good and slacked a bit, but I had a talk with them about their mistakes,” said Cooper Bulldogs Head Bas-ketball Coach Chase Seelke. “It was a good game.” Although, the coach, himself, was given a technical during a dispute on a play near the out of bounds, costing the team two points. It was not enough to boost the spirit of the bleached blonde opponents last Tuesday in Van Alstyne. Leading for Cooper was sophomore Darmarcus Robinson with 17, senior Jalen Roberts with 16, sophomore Marquette Reynolds with 12 and senior Montrel Roberts with 10. The ball kept rolling in favor of the Bulldogs with their 60-55 win for the Area Championship against the Krum Bobcats Fri-day night in the Prosper High School Gymnasium, which was more like an arena. Despite depth perception troubles at first, Cooper pulled away with their quick feet to assure their continuance in postseason play. The Bulldogs were led by Montrel Roberts with 22 points fol-lowed by double digit scoring by Robinson with 13 and Jalen

Roberts with 10 against the blue Bobcats. Along with a pep rally planned for Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 28, Cooper fans have an arsenal of spirit ready to fire at the op-posing Whitewright Tigers in the battle for the Regional Quar-terfinal Trophy. “Whitewright is very big and very good, it will be a chal-lenge,” added Seelke, proud of the work his team has done to earn their 19-11 overall record. Cooper will again be the home team. The winner will face the winner of the Whitney vs. Life School matchup being held at Burleson Centennial also on Tuesday at 7 p.m. The two teams will meet at Tarleton State University in Wisdom Gym at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 2. Others from Region 2 include Melissa vs. Brock at Southlake Carroll and Marlin vs. Franklin.

SCORING BOX (Area Championship)Cooper 15 14 16 15 = 60 Krum 10 14 10 21 = 55 Cooper: Darmarcus Robinson – 13, Jalen Roberts – 10, Mar-quette Reynolds – 5, Montrel Roberts – 22, Demetrius Wilkins – 2, Hunter Wright – 1, Quile Wady - 7

SCORING BOX (Bi-District Championship)Cooper 14 25 5 26 = 70 Pottsboro 7 12 10 20 = 51 Cooper: Darmarcus Robinson – 17, Jalen Roberts – 16, Marquette Reynolds – 12, Montrel Roberts – 10, Demetrius Wilkins – 4, Hunter Wright – 3, Quile Wady – 3, Anthony Con-ley – 3, Tyler Braddy - 2

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Cooper Softball /Baseball TournamentThursday, March 1-3

The Cooper Bulldogs base-ball team competed in tourna-ment play in Farmersville this past weekend going 1-3 with a win against Commerce. Winning pitcher of the match-up against the Commerce Ti-gers was Kolton Leatherwood of Cooper pitching five in-nings, striking out five only allowing six hits and walked three with four earned runs al-lowed. The Bulldogs finished the game with a 9-4 final.Cooper will be hosting a tour-nament this weekend, March 1-3.

Game 1 SCORING BOX Cooper 5 2 0 0 7Emory Rains 4 6 1 4 15Cooper Losing Pitcher- Aus-ten Blakely 2 2/3 IP,Winning Pitcher-GowinCooper Leading Hitters: Kolton Leatherwood- 2-3, 1 RBI, and Scored once; Kas-ey Leathewood- 1-2, scored once; Austen Blakely- 1-2, 1 RBI, scored once; Grant Sepulveda- 1-2; Micheal Bal-lard- 1-3Game 2SCORING BOX Cooper 3 0 2 0 0 5Pilot Point 2 0 4 0 4 10Cooper Losing Pitcher- Mi-chael Ballard 5 1/3 IP,Winning Pitcher-StuckleyCooper Leading Hitters: Colby Earley- 2-2, w/2B; Tanner Phifer- 2-3, scored once; Kasey Leatherwood- 1-2, w/2B, 2 RBI, and scored once; Kolton Leatherwood-

1-2, scored once; Grant Sepulveda- 1-2;Aaron Deatherage- 1-2; Michael Ballard- 1-3, scored onceGame 3SCORING BOX Cooper 0 0 0 1 1 7 9Commerce 0 0 4 0 4Cooper Winning Pitcher-Kolton Leatherwood 5 IP, 5 K, 6 H, 3 BB, 4 ER; Save-Kasey Leatherwood 1 IP, 2 K, O hitsLosing Pitcher- Buck WilsonCooper Leading Hitters: Ty Oliver- 1-1, scored once; Kasey Leatherwood- 2-4/ w/2B, scored onceTanner Phifer- 1-2, 1 RBI, and scored once; Grant Sepulveda- 1-2, scored twice Game 4SCORING BOX Cooper 2 0 0 1 0 3Blue Ridge 5 0 1 2 3 11Winning Pitcher-WeatherfordCooper Losing Pitcher-Jadon McGraw- 4 IPCooper Leading Hitter: Kolton Leatherwood 2-3, 2 RBI and scored once; Jadon McGraw- 1-2, w/2BColby Early- 1-2, 1 RBI, w/2B; Michael Ballard, 1-3 scored once

SCORING BOX (Monday)Cooper 0 1 0 0 1 0 2Farmersville 1 0 3 1 2 5 12 Cooper Losing Pitcher- Kas-ey LeatherwoodWinning Pitcher- GriffinLeading hitters: Michael Ballard- 1-3; Kolton Leather-wood 1-3; Colby Earley- 1-2

Bulldogs bat in Farmersville

Cooper Golf teams traveled to Royse City on Monday, Feb. 27 to compete in the Stone River Golf Tournament. The Cooper boys team scored a 362 while the B team had 370. The Cooper girls team shot a 506 of the five team opponents. Team results include: BOYS: Chisum 338, Caddo Mills 354, Leonard 354, Cooper 362, Coo-per B 370, Prairiland 389, Bland 389, Farmersville and Tom Bean 391, GIRLS: Chisum 422, Gunt-er 458, Leonard 485, Cooper 506 and Life School 523 (Bland,

Farmersville, Tom Bean, Caddo Mills, Lone Oak and Prairiland did not have a team score for girls.). Individual scores from Cooper included Caleb Ingram (placing in the top ten) with 84, Bryce Jester 89, Landon Flanary 90, T.J. Anderson 91, Hadley Wor-den 92, Cord Ingram 93, J.P. Marchand 99, Kolton Leather-wood 103, Kasey Leatherwood 108 and Tyler Williams 113 and for girls Bailey Walker 112, Bri-anna Horton 125, Skyler Strick-land 127 and Madison Oats 129.

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