Patched & Painted

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#6, 14504-108 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5N 1G8

February XIIth, MMXVII

Hon. Dave Eggen, B. Ed., MLA
Minister of Education,
New Democratic, Edmonton-Calder

Dear Dave:

When I see plaster & exterior paint falling off of the side of older schools which are still in use, I start to wonder why we are building new schools when the older ones could be given some touch up exterior work & host the students who are waiting for a new school. Many of these older buildings are made out of better materials than more modern structures & should be given more care than what they are receiving. Besides, if they are falling apart, it makes them harder to sell for ready cash if they are declared "surplus."

Sir Plus,

Rory

Source: Myself.