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Issue 130 Volume 3
Delta County's Hometown Newspaper
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Cooper ISD celebrates School
Board Appreciation Month
January is School Board coTmtry^e students studied parents when TXDOT will be math. They will be there to
Appreciation Month, and
during the regular school
board meeting held on
Monday, January 18, the board
members were presented with
tokens of appreciation by the
staff members.
Principal Doug Wicks
along with Cindy Davis
presented the board members
with seven different foods
from seven different
countries. “We have been
studying traditions in other
cultures and counties in the
past two weeks, and the 5^
grade students and I studied
and researched them in
the library,” said Davis. In
Japan, they are best known
for their seafood dishes, so
shrimp was prepared. For the
Turkish people who love to
simplify the way they cook,
they made bourbon beef and
vegetable kabobs. In Sweden,
cheese balls rolled in nuts is
very common. In England is
it known for their “fish and
chips, so for the dish “salmon
tots” were presented to the
board members. In Mexico
many dishes are prepared
with hot spices, so the
board members were treated
with stuffed jalapenos. In
Germany, one of their favorite
dishes is the “kuchen” which
means “cake,” so for dessert
they prepared a Cinnamon-
Pecan Kuchen. For the last
was Italy, one of the dishes
that they are used to is mini
frittatas, which are used as
an early morning “wake-up”
appetizer before breakfast.
Therefore “omelets” were
prepared for the occasion.
“Thank you and from our
campus a small token for
appreciation to thank you
very much,” said Principal
Chris Kiser as he presented
the board members with gray
t-shirts.
Superintendent Jason
Marshall informed the board
members that starting next
week, H1N1 shots would
be available to the staff and
students. In October, they
had planned to have them
available but due to shortage,
the shots were not available
at that time.
In one the topics discussed
during the meeting, the
progress of the turning lanes
on FM 1528 was discussed.
TXDOT revised the layout
of the 6/10^ mile on the east
side of the new elementary.
They will be putting in four
lanes in front of the entire
elementary. Starting from
8^ Street to the high school
it then will turn into a three
lane. This will help with
school buses turning into the
school campuses.
The new call-out system
will be used to inform the
laying down the tar sealant on
the highway in order to avoid
the area to prevent damages
to vehicles due to tar. May
1st is the date that TXDOT
is looking to start with the
sealant. “The call-out system
is reaching fifty percent of
the household in Cooper,”
said Marshall.
The new semester began
on Tuesday, January 19,
and an EMT program will
be offered to the students of
Cooper High School. “We
have three students that have
signed up for the program.
The students will be issued a
37-chapter book, which they
will be tested in each chapter.
The students will have a
physical skill test, along with
24 hours in an ambulance,
and 24 hours in a hospital. We
are excited to offer this to the
kids,” said Kiser. The Cooper
VFD has discussed offering a
scholarship to the school for
the students to help pursue
the fire and rescue career or
in the medical field of their
choice. The fire department
will be in partnership to help
the students. In addition,
the secondary campus will
be providing a Peer-Mentor
program to help students
who are struggling in the
classrooms. This semester,
nine students have signed up
to help in classrooms such as
help the students in the areas
as needed. “These students in
the classroom are only there
to help the students only and
not the teachers, they will not
be making copies or so forth,”
said Kiser.
Cooper ISD will be
starting the 21st Century
Community Learning Center
Grant starting on February
Is*; this grant will give them
the opportunity to offer after
school tutoring. All students
who wish to participate may
do so, but they will need
signatures from the parents
in order to stay after school.
The students will be offered
afternoon snacks. The 21s*
Century Grant is a five year
grant, so this will benefit
in receiving tutoring in the
subjects where the students
are struggling.
Principal Doug Wicks
informed the board members
that he sent out letters to the
parents last week about the
tutoring program. “We should
have a general idea on how
many students we expect in
tutoring after school,” said
Wicks.
In addition, the board
members approved the
revisions to the 2010-2011
Cheer Constitution with the
exception of the wording
of “bench” to be further
clarified.
Magic to fill the air at Banquet
There will be magic in the air at the Chamber President Herb Brookshire the winter. Featuring good food and
2010 Annual Delta County Chamber of will act as the Master of Ceremonies for stellar entertainment
Commerce Banquet that will be held the event. Brookshire promises to keep According to Gracie Young at the
on January 23, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at the the banquet lively and to have a lot of Chamber everyone is invited to attend.
Cooper High School Cafetorium. fun. Tickets can be purchased at the Chamber
Fort Worth Magician Rick Schultz This will be the 60^ annual Banquet office or from most Chamber Directors,
will provide the entertainment and and promises to be the premier event of The price is $10 per person.
Students of the
Month named
Emily Landers and Kade Kennemer named October Students
of the Month
Cooper High School Students and Faculty recently Emily
Landers and Kade Kennemer as October Students of the
Month. They were selected for their outstanding citizenship,
character, and participation in student activities.
Emily is the daughter of Jeff and Neali Landers. She
has one sister, Addie. Emily has been involved in FFA all
through high school, serving as Sentinel, Secretary, Vice
President, and President. She has also been active as a part of
the Cooper FFA Livestock Show Team, receiving numerous
Grand, Reserve Grand, and Showmanship awards. Emily has
been in National Honor Society for three years and is currently
serving as Historian. She is a member of the varsity basketball
team, receiving the Hustle Award and the varsity softball
team where she received Honorable Mention and Academic
All District awards. Emily also received the Bulldog Pride
award during her junior year. Emily currently serves as the
Senior Class Treasurer and is in Student Council. Emily will
be attending Texas A&M, Commerce, after graduation, where
she will major in Agriculture. Emily plans on becoming a
Conservationist and continue her work for the USDA Natural
Resource Conservation Service. During her free time, Emily
likes to sleep, play basketball, and show cattle. She also enjoys
hanging with friends and her sister.
Kade is the son of Ronal and Debbie Kennemer. His siblings
include Krissy Kennemer, Amber Putman, and Jamey Slaton.
Throughout high school, Kade has been on the varsity football
team. He recently received All-District football honors. He
also participates in track and power lifting. Kade is a member
of FFA and is the Senior Class Representative in Student
Council. He attends East Delta Baptist Church where is an
active member of the youth group. After graduating in June,
Kade plans to attend Paris Junior College. During his free
time, he enjoys hunting, ranching, and being with friends.
Children's Museum
Jumping into January
The Northeast
Texas Children’s
Museum announces
Free Admission
Weekend
As the Northeast Texas Children’s
Museum begins its 8th year of operation,
it is offering a Free Admission Weekend
to families in Northeast Texas on
January 30 and 31. All of the Museum’s
interactive exhibits will be open for play,
discovery, and inspiration.
The Museum will be opening a
new Veterinary Clinic Exhibit on the
Free Admission Weekend. Other than
having live animals, it will reflect an
actual veterinary clinic. Activities that
demonstrate the care of healthy pets will
be a part of the new exhibit.
“Our recent new exhibits - Dinosaur
Alley and our Trains Exhibit - have
been a hit with children and parents
alike,” Sharline Freeman, the Museum’s
Executive Director said. “Our new
Veterinary Exhibit has the potential to
increase children’s interest even more.”
“The Board marvels at the steps we’ve
been able to take recently. Although in
some ways we’re still a ‘hidden jewel’
I think we continue to shine a bright
beacon to the children of our area,” stated
Alton Biggs, president.
The Northeast Texas Children’s
Museum serves children who are toddlers
through sixth grade. Open Tuesday
through Sunday, the Museum welcomes
children to imagine, be creative, and
build their confidence as they interact
with exhibits that range from using
math skills to social studies. Visit the
Northeast Texas Children’s Museum on
January 30 and 31 to see the new and
updated exhibits. Museum hours will be
from 10:00 to 5:00 on January 30 and
from 1:00 to 5:00 on January 31. The
Museum is located at 2501 Highway 50
in Commerce, Texas.
Fiarlem Ambassadors
to Make Early Visit
to Cooper Students
On January 25th the
Harlem Ambassadors
will bring their “Stay
in School, Stay Off
Drugs” assembly to the
Cooper elementary and
junior high school kids.
The program reminds
the kids that they do
not have to give in to
peer pressure and that
education is important.
During the assembly,
the players will share
their testimonies, talking
about pursuing college
educations and reinforce
the importance of staying
in school and away from
drugs. The assembly
was made possible by
the Cooper ISD and
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Cooper Lake Dam Report
January 19, 2010
Normal Elevation 440.00
Current Elevation 440.05
Release 5 CFS
Chamber Banquet
This Saturday
Weather
A few clouds. Highs in the mid
60s and lows in the low 40s
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