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By Cindy RollerEditor The City of Cooper has released an official calcula-tion for the City of Cooper Council which are as fol-lows: Willie “Bear” Wilkins receiving 65, David Phillips with 44, Jay Jackson had 23, Jo Ann Preas with 58 and Leon Hanson with 41. The incumbents Wilkins, Preas and Phillips will retain their seats on the Council. On Saturday night, an unof-ficial tabulation results were released: Wilkins had 54, Preas with 49, and Phillips received 41 to earn re-elec-tion. Challengers Jackson had 18 and Hanson with 30. The City of Cooper met on Monday, May 14 for a regu-lar meeting at 6 p.m. in the Council chambers, located on the North Side of the Square in Cooper.

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By Cindy RollerEditor Captain James Lewis Reagan, son of W.C. Reagan of Lake Creek, is the next Hero to be honored in this series. Capt. Reagan died in a plane crash at the young age of 25. He was born and raised in Lake Creek and was a graduate of Cooper High School and Paris Junior College, where he was an outstanding athlete, public speaker and journalist. In his service including overseas, Capt. Reagan received the Purple Heart and Oak Leaf cluster.

Portraits of Valor Other honors bestowed on him by the Air Corps of the U.S. Army included the Distinguished Flying Cross to which he earned for feats of heroism in the cold, fog-shrouded Aleutians. As a Lieutenant, Reagan piloted a B-26 that helped to sink a Japanese cargo ship and two destroyers. According to previous reports, the Delta Countian re-ceived his primary training at Santa Maria, California; his basic training at Moffett Field; and was commissioned Aug. 15, 1941, at Stockton Field, California. He was assigned to Alaskan duty Dec. 23, 1941. Following Capt. Reagan’s passing, First Lt. Arthur Batten wrote these words of tribute to his family on his friend… “He and I had breakfast together on the day he died. So, you will understand, Mr. Reagan, that I am sincere when I say that I share your loss with you. …He was a man and he died as a man and a hero, while doing that which he loved more than life itself – flying. He was devoted to flying and its future and had done much to teach the principles of safety to his fellow pilots. …Remember him as a fine, brave comrade who will live forever among the gallant company of men who have lived and died for their country.” Capt. Reagan is honored with a memorial at the Red River Valley Veterans Memorial in Paris by his brother, Bro. Gary Reagan of Charleston. To honor your hero contact promoter Pat Egert of the RRVVM by phone at 903-325-4495 or e-mail: executivepersuasion@gmail.com.

Capt. James Reagan's memory is preserved in a shadowbox made by his brother, Gary Reagan.

Staff photo by Cindy Roller

Republican ballot hopefuls gathered with a sizable con-tingent of voters last Thursday evening at the Delta County Civic Center. The Candidates’ Forum 2012 was sponsored by the Delta County Republi-can Club. Delta County Republican Club President Delbert Hor-ton opened the meeting fol-lowed by a prayer by mem-ber Joseph Weilen Beck, the Pledge of Allegiance and the

Pledge to the Texas Flag was led by Phyllis London and a wonderful rendition of the National Anthem sung by Amy Asbill Patrick and she led the singing of God Bless America. “It was a huge success,” said Club President Horton. Twenty candidates including local, district, state and feder-al representatives gave over-views of their hopes and plans for the future.

“An informed voter is the wisest voter, and the 100 plus attendees at the Forum are now better equipped to make an informed vote,” said Hor-ton. A stage full of candidates faced off for a spot on the Republican Party ballot with a question and answer ses-sion after each candidate had a chance to present their accomplishments and strate-gies for Delta County.

Wonderful homemade snacks and drinks were served af-ter, as voters had a chance to speak personally to each of the speakers. Early voting has already started and the Primary Elec-tion Day is Tuesday, May 29, 2012. “Don’t forget what a privilege and responsibility we have as citizens of this great nation,” said Horton. “Let your voices be heard. VOTE!”

For an in depth look at all the candidates on the ballot for Delta County, see inside this edition of the Cooper Review and for more photos from the event visit us at our Cooper Review Facebook page. Editor’s Note: Sheila Elliot is running and will be on the ballot for Delta County Tax-Assessor Collector. On the day of the Candidate’s Forum, a disparity was found on some of the paperwork regarding

Elliot’s application. “I was not deciding at this late of a date,” said Pam Derr, Delta County Republican Chairperson, “I believe voters need to have a fair election.” According to information received by the Cooper Re-view, depending on the out-come of the election, her op-ponent Dawn Stewart, as the incumbent, will have the op-portunity to contest the results to a District Judge.

Twenty candidates including local, district, state and federal representatives turned out for the Candidates' Forum 2012, sponsored by the Delta County Republican Club.Photo courtesy of Al Pierce

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On June 2, 2012 the Cooper Lake Catfish Tour-ney is sure to be a huge and exciting event. Open to all Catfish fishermen, the guaranteed cash payout is $2,200 with entry fee $100 per person. First 25 entries will receive a free tournament cap. Entry forms are at the Delta County Cham-ber of Commerce office and at Skinner's Tin Top Bait Shop. For information and entry form call 903-395-4314. Also check out web site: delta-county.org/newsletter for official rules. Tournament hours will be on Saturday, June 2 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contestants must be in line for weighing by 3 p.m. Early registration deadline is May 28, Friday, June 1 registration will be 4 p.m.- 9 p.m. at Tin

Top Bait shop, located on South FM 1529 near Doctors Creek entrance. Saturday, June 2 check in and registration will be 4:30-6 a.m. at Doctors Creek Park. Weigh In and Raffle drawing will be at Doctors Creek Park. Proceeds after payback will be utilized by the Friends of Doctors Creek Park for support of Doctors Creek Park unit on Cooper Lake. Other supporters include Murray's Bar-B-Que, First National Bank, Larry and Louise Skinner, Brannon Bass Shop, Cumby Telephone, Hwy 24 Lumber & Feed, Latson's Printing, Enloe State Bank, Macy Inmon, DDS, Delta County Title & Abstract, Delta County Chamber and Cooper Development.

Dean Houchins and Matt Ingram pull a couple of great catches of 44 and 46 pounds each from Cooper Lake. Fishermen need to ready their poles and gear for the upcoming Catfish Tournament.

Photo courtesy of John's Creek Lodge

FROM THE COMMANDER’S DESKRE: MEMORIAL DAY FLAGS, OAKLAWN CEMETERY

The American Legion Post 483, Cooper, Texas, will be coordinating the placement of approximately 500 American flags at the grave sites of vet-erans who gave service to this country. The ceremony will begin at 9 a.m., Saturday, May 26, at the East-entrance flag-pole of Oaklawn Cemetery, Cooper. Post members, families, or-ganizations, and citizens who would like to take part in the placing of these flags, honor-ing our veterans, are encour-aged to participate. There will be a brief welcome, and Post Judge Advocate E.J. Cates, project organizer, will give instructions. The project will cover 15 sections of the cem-etery, and each section should take approximately 30 min-utes. Flags will be removed Tues-day, May 29, 9 a.m. If you are interested in helping please meet the Post members at the East-entrance flagpole. If there are questions, feel free to contact Gary Thomp-son, CDR, at 903-395-4304, evenings.

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VETERANS STILL SERVING AMERICA!