Alarmed At Assinine Attitudes At Telus

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
Woodcroft (Westmount) Public Library Terminal #IV
Edmonton, Alberta

September XXXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

To me it doesn't seem logical David. I am sitting here waiting to head over II a meeting with a north side City Council candidate & this young man from Grade VI is working on his Social Studies report with his mother. The computer terminals are all full & so they are using the older, manual White Pages in a paper format to look up addresses for a couple of folks who were giving the boy source material.

I asked the woman what her frustration was. She said that she & her son are upset there are no postal codes in the back of the paper copies here at Woodcroft Westmount EPL Branch. I told her I agreed & that IV less computer literate persons that this was a complete abomination. Of course I am going II step aside from my terminal in about XII (12) minutes to allow this mother & son to get complete address information for their sources at Www.WhitePages.Ca. Its annoying II be yet again inconvenienced, but nonetheless I am willing to do so II help a student learn. Telus should bring back the postal codes. Its called service!

Aggravated,

Rory

Source: Www.Epl.Ca.

Game On

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
Jasper Place Public Library Terminal #VI
Edmonton, Alberta

September XXXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

When children are playing computer games here at the library, they need to put their headphones on so that any noise associated game comes from the terminal & is not broadcast throughout the library. A teenage girl is fighting right now with the branch staff. She needs to listen & wear the headphones and play her game quietly. Quiet, exciting mental stimulation IV her own pleasure & not being men & disrespectful II other patrons & library staff.

Its Called Maturity,

Rory

Source: Www.Epl.Ca.

Proud

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate, #203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

September XXXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Congrats II the participants in "Raise A Reader Day" in raising $17,561.00 for school children's lieracy programs. What a sublime effort!.

The Edmonton Journal Rules & Mariam Ibrahim Is Cool,

Rory

Soure: Myself.

DDS

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

September XXXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Congratulations to Dr. Tarek El-Bialy on his invention II help kids with cleft palates. This terrible form of facial degeneration can cause a child affected who can't afford medical care emotional & physical damage for a lifetime. The device, a metal bracing piece can save kids from having to have their jaws broken & reset in surgeries. It really is a remarkable asset towards better dental & emotional health.

Braces,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, Jodie Sinnema.

Run Forest Run

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

September XXXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Hee's a shout out to Mary Lou Forest, Principal of Archbishop O'Leary High School who has breat cancer. Mary, I have three friends sickened wih violent cancers now, as well as one relative. They are fighting valiantly. Kick cancer's ass. I back your play Mary, all the way!

Regards,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, Chris O'Leary.

For Use In Library Only

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
Highlands Public Library Terminal #XV
Edmonton, Alberta

September XXIXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Kids in Forest Hills School located in Saint John, New Brunswick state: "Reading is cool because at the night the passages from the book can give you something to dream about!"

Atticus Finch,

Rory

Source: The Regina-Leader Post.

The Edmonton Oilers Book Club

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
Highlands Public Library Terminal #XV
Edmonton, Alberta

September XXIXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Its great II see the Edmonton Oilers players Jordan Oberle & Kurtis Foster reading. If fans see their hockey idols reading & supporting "Reading Week" efforts, they'll be more likely to read. Kids, in particular those in school whose minds are subject to influence need positive literary models & these hockey players are definitely in that stream of positivity!

Score One For Reading Boys & Girls Of All Ages,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, Chris Zdeb.

Reader A Raise

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate, Highlands Public Library Terminal #XV, Edmonton, Alberta

September XXIXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Please get folks to buy copies of the "Raise A Reader" supplemental edition that is being put out today. Every cent goes to local literacy & in specifics, children's literacy programs in your area! Go David Go! Every cent counts & is 1 less illterate student!

Regards & All Donations Are Tax Deductible,

Rory

Source: Www.Postmedia.Ca.

Flat Stanley A. Milner Soldier/Child Bonding

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
Highlands Public Library Terminal #XV
Edmonton, Alberta

September XXIXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

I strongly encourage people II take part in the process of reading. "The Flat Stanley Project" to help kids with parents overseas keep up on their reading skills is important. We need to ensure that the youngsters of our armed forces personnel who are missing a parent &/or relative are being raised right & being allowed II develop proper cognitive function. Children are encouraged to colour & write about "Flat Stanley" as his character was flattened by a mailbox. So he travels through the mail.

Kids then write about "Flat Stanley" & colour pictures of him to send with their departing family member, or mail to that armed forces member already serving in either a peacekeeping, diplomatic, &/or combat theatre of operation. Participate & send books to armed forces youngsters & the same books to the serving members. In this way, they can take time to read & learn from eachother through internet conversations. This is great as it gives them back some parent/child time that they lose by the forced (although necessary IV our National Security) seperation.

The Stanley Cup,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, Jennifer Fong.

Leaders/Dealers

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate, #203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

September XXIXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Lazine McKenzie, MBA swears by the quality of her University Of Alberta MBA. She is a Management Consultant with Sierra Systems, a great technical firm & May MMIX graduate. She's on the correct path to a great career! Tops In Canada!

I Say Check It Out,

Rory

Source: Www.Mba.Net.

A Lady Hit

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate, #203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

September XXIXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Noreen Flanigan, a 1985 University Of Alberta Nursing Graduate has now made quite a success as the Editor of Elle Fashion Magazine Canada. Truly a remarkable woman. She knows how to transition from job to job and is trying to get folks interested in traditional print media again.

Noreen balances famiy & personal life, career choices, and being ethical & honest with her caring & nurturing nursing background. A great role model to students, young lady's in particular.

Barriers Broken,

Rory

Source: The University Of Alberta Alumni Magazine, New Trail, Student Interviewer: Therese Martinez.

Confidence Builder Of Hope Nick Lees

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

September XXVIIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Can you believe what a scam job the Edmonton Journal's Nick Lees has? He gets a playroom at Stollery Children's Hospital For Sick Kids named after him. Plus he gets a ceremony where he hangs out with these great & brave kids. An on top of this they serve him sandwiches & beverages. The British Canadian Gentleman Journalist ought to be so proud of himself IV raising funds IV these awesome kids. Whats an even bigger scam is the Journal cuts him a salary cheque to play with these kids and eat. I mean what a great job! Nick Lees: Journalist, Scam Artist & Great Charitable money raiser!

A Toast To Kids, A Take A Bow Nick,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, Mariam Ibrahim.

Like Sands Through The Hourglass

Rory J. Koopmans B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

September XXVIIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Educaton,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

A fascinating piece in the Edmonton Journal on health today. Wherein kids do not have a shut off switch to tell them when to stop eating. Yes its important kids have a healthy metabolism & do not starve. But its just as important that they do not overstuff themselves & become obese. Leading of course to potential future health risks such as coronary diseases & diabetes.

Parentially,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, Jodie Sinnema.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle & Recover

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

September XXVIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Use newspaper &/or paper scraps as book covers. Yogurt cups become great crayon & utensil holders.

Xavier Cugat,

Rory

Source: The Government Of Ontario, Ministry Of Education.

Facts The True Share

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

September XXVIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

"Sports do not build character. They reveal it."

Baseball,

Rory

Source: Heywood Broun.

Card One

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate, Castledowns Public Library Terminal #V, Edmonton, Alberta

September XXVIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Buy a "Find Your Fun Card" here at the EPL or thru Www.FindYourFun.Ca. A single pass for a student is just $39.00 & a family pass is just $99.00. A truly economical way IV a family to enjoy time together with eachother &/or their friends. Students then learn the basic premisis, of love, friendship, respect, as well as honour. I think The City Of Edmonton is absolutely right to highlight these great packages & the fun is: they are good IV all City facility's. So kids and their family's can constantly enjoy meeting new people & having new experiences each & every time they enter a facility. Not just a facility for fun, play, & exercise. No: also a facility IV bonding & learning about respect & things such as water & aquamarine safety. Plus kids can pick up role models in their guardians & outside role models such as lifeguards!

Awesome,

Rory

Source: Www.Edmonton.Ca & Www.Epl.Ca.

Words The Spread

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
Londonderry Mall Public Library Terminal #XV
Edmonton, Alberta

September XXVIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

The title of this post says it all David. Spread out all the information you can II students & their family's about the absolutely safe & friendly atmosphere of your neighbourhood EPL library branches. Including your home branch David at Whitemud Crossing. I am currently sitting next to a single mother of two sons and she has always been afraid to go into library's and spend a dash of time away from her boys.

Well David, while she is studying some courses by correspondence through the Alberta Distance Learning Centre II make her life better by finishing her High School Diploma as an adult; she has no worries here as her two boys are off enjoying themselves in the child's study area. In this way, mom can go check on them at regular intervals &/or have the freedom to ask library staff II make sure her boys are safe.

Par EPL Excellence,

Rory

Source: Www.Epl.Ca.

E4C Plea

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
Londonderry Mall Public Library Terminal #XV
Edmonton, Alberta

September XXVIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Please listen & get students & their family's II support E4C Alberta. Their plea of "hunger makes learning harder" makes total sense. The more proper nutritional supplements & staples in a child's belly who is poor, the better that s/he will be overall in retaining their cognitive function(s). So please get all the help you can to E4C Alberta.

Your Donation Will Feed A Hungry Child,

Rory

Source: Www.E4CAlberta.Org & Www.Epl.Ca.

A Wise Idiom

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

September XXVIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

"By encouraging creativity & critical thinking. These are the most important skills children must cultivate to be successful"

Graciously,

Rory

Source: Jeremy Friedberg, Co-Founder & Partner, Spongelab Interactive.

A Powerful Axiom

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
#203, 8912-156 Strret
Edmoton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

September XXVIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Coservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

"We have the moral obligation to build the best community we possibly can for all children. After all, someone did it IV us."

Regards,

Rory

Source: Ian Hill, Chairman, "Let Them Be Kids."

Bright Lights, Big City

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

September XXVIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Harry Ainlay is going II have one hell of a tough time defending their High School Football Bright Conference Championship. Spruce Grove, Ross Shepherd, Jasper Place & Strathcona are all practicing hard II become maters of the pigskin & bring Harry Ainlay's reign of glory crashing down. It truly looks like a great conference IV competitive cuthroattedness.

Work Ethic,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Examiner, Brian Swane.

My Nephews Love Lego

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trutee Candidate
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

September XXVIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

I strongly encourage you & Janet, as well as parents of students of all ages II take their family's II see the Lego Transportation display at the Telus World Of Science. There are cars, trucks, rains, planes, the whole schmeer. This visual display will encourage II be excited about technology & want II build with their own hands. The genius of the Lego Corporation out of Denmark & its supreme committment to quality is unprecedented. Kids can sit in some of the displays and bring along their own Lego toys. Awesome!

Lego My Eggo,

Rory

Source: The Telus World Of Science, The Edmonton Journal, Www.Lego.Com.

Customer Hold Patterns

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
Beverly Crest Public Library Terminal #XXXV
Edmonton, Alberta

September XXVth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

The self-checkout customer hold area here at the this branch & at every EPL branch is stellar. This saves the librarians much time in having II help customers & students find educational &/or other literary materials. It is my considered opinion that the library system in Ward A & other schools/districts should be the same way. If all of the student/teacher library holds were put on shelves alphabetically in one section, the librarians in the schools would be free II help students with say more important things. Eg.: Library research projects, etc.

Fiction Non,

Rory

Source: Www.Epl.Ca.

A Bicycle Built For One

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
Beverly Crest Public Library Terminal #XXXV
Edmonton, Alberta

September XXVth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

What a great invention from out friends in Deutschland. This German company has built a two-wheel, all wooden bicycle with no pedals and safe rubber tires. That way, kids pedal by balancing exclusively with their legs. They then learn how II properly balance and do have II suffer the stigma of using a tricycle. Its affordable, durable & comes ready to go, or disassembled from Germany directly so that family's that may be on the move can assemble it on their own schedule. Plus, kids can go & take balance lessons year round in the family hallway or at a kids recreation area as the rubber type leaves no tread marks!

Truly A Family's First Corporation,

Rory

Source: Www.Like-Bike.Com.

Exploited To What End

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

September XXIVth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

I see we have another popular former teacher charged from W.P. Wagner School. Well thats all well & good. But we do not want to convict Brad Ashley Glenn beIV he has his day in court. We do not want a repeat of the Michael Dubas situation. That man was literally destroyed IV zero reason.

Graciously,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Sun, Frank Landry.

Shaw: Home Of High Speed Debate

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

September XXIVth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

I cannot tell you how thrilling it was to be on camera today. I truly felt that I was adequate, even a dash sub-par. But my opponents Cheryl Johner & Kevan Warner hit their messages hard and fast. They did a really good job in outlining their concerns IV the citizens of Ward A Public. Actually anyone of us 3 would make a very decent Trustee. Oh & my Official Mascot, James Redwing Cat Koopmans refused to appear on camera with me, but he did lend me moral support in the studio. Plus the hosts liked him. I tell you that little frisky fellow has more girlfriends then you can shake a stick at. Tell Alberta students David that he had me beat by a "whisker" today!

Regards,

Rory

Source: Www.Shaw.Ca.

Vending, Spending, Earning, Learning

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
Beverly Crest Public Library Terminal #XXI
Edmonton, Alberta

September XXIIIrd, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

What a great idea this vending machine at Century Park LRT Station is. EPL is quite frankly very smart at putting this machine there. There are kids & students of all ages who are on the go, 24/7 around the clock who do not have the time II physically enter a library branch & enjoy the library experience. This vending machine lets them extend that experience out II their own above &/or alternate study locale.

There are of course students with learning disability's/auditory dysfunctions who are afraid II enter a library branch &/or be around II many people. This vending machine will let them take out & return materials at their own leisurely pace. Thus of course gradually socializing them & making them want II try out actually library branch locations when they have some free time. This of course can only be great news IV the library & for the citizens of Edmonton proper overall, as we'll have a more educated & more learned population across all city sector grids. This will of then result in way more community-minded & socially aware members of the citizenry!

Bravo EPL,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, Richard Warnica & Www.Epl.Ca.

Frustrating

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
Beverly Crest Public Library Terminal #XXI
Edmonton, Alberta

September XXIIIrd, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

What happened II the NorQuest College students who were promised (& won openly) the grant money IV educational purposes & living expenses is quite appalling. Hell, its actually disgusting. These people who are obviously at the end of their rope & are trying II improve their lives by getting a decent quality of education should not have II rely on cheques.

You'd think in this society, your colleague Minister Tommy Lukaszuk over at Employment & Immigration would help these disadvantaged, yet superb Albertans set up automatic bank accounts and establish a credit rating. This would eliminate any need IV manual paper cheques II be mailed out. It would also save Tommy a fortune in postage costs, and I know Finance Minister Theodore (Teddy) Morton is looking IV ways II save on administrative costs.

I am clearly not saying racism is involved here. But a lot of these students are of aboriginal &/or other minority status. If they have earned the money & have been legally promised it in writing from governments &/or private corporations, then the payments should be on time, every time each month, no excuses, no second chances! In fact, the payments should be autodeposited at least one day earlier each month to allow the students to properly line up their monthly bill payments & then set up expense charts that outline the needs of themselves IV their education. Not to mention the needs of any family members such as dependent children who are relying on them.

Fix It Now David, If You Won't Who Else Will,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, Elise Stolte.

Weekend Alumni

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate, #203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

September XXIInd, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

My mother June is a 1968 Bachelor of Education graduate from the University Of Alberta. I encourage her & all Alumni to participate in the U of A Alumni Weekend Celebration. Its sounds like a great time for all. A really great place IV networking & catching up on old times with friends. It starts today & runs through September XXVIth!

An Exciting Educational Endeavour,

Rory

Surce: Www.UAlberta.Ca/Alumni/Weekend.

Irreponsive Trustee

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

September XXIInd, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

I announced unofficially on my website in May that I was a Ward A Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate & officially less than two days after Mrs. Cheryl Johner. And more than what two months before my other opponent, Mr. Kevan Warner. Now while I agree Responsive Trustee is a great group on a lot of things in educational terms, they couldn't be any more biased and into manipulating the elections then if they actually were openly, rather then tacitly doing so.

I gave Responsive Trustee Head, Mr. Dale Hudjik six voicemails where I left him my phone number. As well as over fifty of my blog entries and thirty email entries which all include my home phone number. He says he couldn't contact me as I never left him my number. This is of course total bunk as he just didn't want to put my name up there. He put Mr. Warner's name up in July when he announced. I gave Dale Hudjik three email press releases and he couldn't put me up as a candidate until Writ Drop Day this past Monday at City Hall. This proves Responsive Trustee only puts up the names of candidates it wants to, not every name as it should so the public is properly informed as to whom is running.

Regards,

Rory

Soure: Myself.

Stripes Their Earning

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Pubic School Trustee Candidate
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

September XXIst, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

In the Gilfillian Conference of High School Football, the McNally Tigers look very strong. However do not count out W.P. Wagner, M.E. Lazerte, or Eastglen In this division its going to be a battle royale. One tough slog all the way. They'll all be successful, especially if they do not hire Danny Maccocia to coach.

A Two Point Safety,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Examiner, Brian Swane.

The Hon. James S. Edwards A Super Guy

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

September XXIst, MMX

Hon. David. G. Hancock QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservtive, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Congratulations to former University Of Alberta Student Jim Edwards & all of the Alumni Awards Of Distinction Award Winners for MMX. Jim & all of te rest will be getting their rewards at the Winspear Centre IV Music tomorrow night. Jim has had a great career as a broadcaster, & Member of Parliament. Including a stint under Kim Campbell as the President Of The Treasury Board. He has done a lot IV Edmonton, for the province, & for the nation!

Awesome Job Jimmy,

Rory

Source: The University Of Alberta.

Recycle & Safety

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate, Beverly Crest Public Library Terminal #XLI, Edmonton, Alberta

September XXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

EPL staff tell me that recycle bins at certain locations (especially Stanley A. Milner Branch) have occasionally had their sides cut open by unscrupulous folks. Of course this results in cans falling out the side all over the floor. I think it might be apprepro II invest in heavier plastic cans to house the recycled containers so that personages &/or students of all ages do not trip over them when using the library facility's.

Graciously,

Rory

Source: Www.Epl.Ca.

You Can Tell This Is A New Branch Library As You Can Still Smell The Poisons Eminating From The Carpets

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate, Beverly Crest Public Library Terminal #XLI, Edmonton, Alberta

September XXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

I am quite pleased as a Trustee Candidate to recommend this new Beverly Crest EPL Branch Library IV all students. The Beverly Crest has the best buffet in the city of Edmonton. So kids can come here with their family's II the library & then go & have a nice nutricious meal.

Quality Food At A Fair Price & Its Healthy Eating IV Kids,

Rory

Source: Www.Epl.Ca.

And The Campaign Rolls On, All Night Long!

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate, Jasper Place Public Library Terminal #XIX, Edmonton, Alberta

September XXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Students & their family's need II read the pamphlets from Epcor called "Essential Guides IV Living", which are available in your local EPL branches, including here at Jasper Place Branch Library. Topics include helpful hints on expecting a baby, buying quality appliances, getting environmentally friendly light bulbs, & operating/repair costs of items that break down. They really are quality pamphlets.

Live & Let Live,

Rory

Source: Www.Epcor.Ca & Www.Epl.Ca.

Writ Day

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate, Jasper Place Public Library Terminal #XIX, Edmonton, Alberta

September XXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA,Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

I just want to congratulate all of the candidates IV Mayor, City Council, Public & Catholic School Board Trustees who filed between 9am-12pm today for a run at public office. Serving the public at large is a noble goal & folks should not be afraid to take the plunge. I encourage students to listen to debates and discussions. Especially students who can whats good and whats bad about democracy. They themselves can then run in the future to try & make Edmonton a better place IV all in the future. In fact I extend my congratulations to all citizens who filed nomination papers Provincewide today.

A Democratic Triumph,

Rory

Source: "The Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin. For Ward A Edmonton Public School Board Trustee Campaign."

Poverty Against Stand

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate,
#203, 8912-156 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

September XIXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

There are many folks including students who are living in abject poverty worldwide. Barely surviving due to expesive tuition & living costs. My extreme gratitude goes to the University Of Alberta Poverty Awareness Drive.

End Hunger, End Strife,

Rory

Source: The University Of Alberta.

Paula Simons Is Correct

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

September XIXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

There is extreme apartheid with the conditions or lack there of in residential schools. But I want to know why Toronto Public Schools is allowing an all black school. Thats reversing desgregation gains made worldwide. If Paula agrees I sure hope she lets me know.

Regards,

Rory

Source: Greater Toronto Public Schools.

Lockered & Loaded

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

Septmber XIXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressve Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

A great column in the Edmonton Journal this week on lockers. The more things change,the more they say the same. When I was a proud student at Edmonton Christian High School from 1989-92, I had pictures of Sir John A. Macdonald & my dad in my locker. Two of my greatest heroes. As we had wooden lockers, I also screwed in a shelf of my own with a drill borrowed from (& returned to) Industrial Arts where I could stick my candy bars and other snacks. Kids from every generation "personalize" their lockers and thats a good thing.

Anything To Make Students Feel More Comfy As High School Is Pressure Packed,

Rory

Soure: Edmonton Christian High School & The Edmonton Journal, Jenifer Fong & Chris Zdeb.

Judgment II Rush

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

September XIXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

I applaud the verdict of the Morinville jurors in the Michael Dubas case. Here is a man who was quite literally destroyed for the sake of a prank. He'll probably never teach again & if he does he'll always be seen in a darker light. Despite the fact that what was done to him was a total hatchet job. I hope those kids go to jail IV their actions. We need quality educators like Mr. Dubas, now many will quit in frustration at seeing what he went through. While sexual misconduct is a serious allegation, Mr. Dubas was found "guilty" in the public eye beIV he was found "not guilty" in court.

For Shame,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, Andrea Sands (In St. Albert.)

Live On Tape From Edmonton

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate, #203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

September XIXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

I realize that the school boards are just trying an experiment with these candidate videos However, I find it a personal affront II democracy that I cannot debate my fellow esteemed candidates in person. I think we should have both the videos & the live action debates.

Regards,

Rory


Source: Myself.

Enoch Power

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

Septmber XIXth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

I applaud the efforts of Principal Phyllis Cardinal at the Enoch Reserve School to make kids lives better & increase their educational opportunities. The Kitaskinaw School seems quite improved under her direction & stable hand. But the Enoch Cree Nation needs to no just give Casino money to the school, but also a portion of its hotel & its entertaiment room profits. These First Nation's kids deserve a lot better.

Pencils Unsharpened,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, Elise Stolte.

Happiness Is Yelling Bingo

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
Jasper Place Public Library Terminal #X
Edmonton, Alberta

September XVIIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

I agree in certain circumstances, gambling is an evil addiction like alcohol, drugs, & tobacco. But IV the chief Archbishop in Edmonton II ban the use of bingo fundraising revenue IV the good of Edmonton Catholic students is quite frankly an affront to democracy. I seem to remember Captain Father John Patrick Francis Mulcahy of the Mobile Army Surgical Hospital (M*A*S*H?) 4077th in the 1950's Korean battlefield running Catholic endorsed bingos with 100% of the profits going to the Korean family's and orphans who were sick, injured, & displaced by the horrible realty of what is both stupid & retarded, war. If Father Mulcahy & the Catholic Church knew the gambling profits were going to help kids, just as they are now in Edmonton Catholic Schools towards general revenues, they would want to expand gambling revenues and opportunities. Not retract them as the Archbishop has done.

A Catholicism Error To Be Sure,

Rory

Source: Www.Ecsd.Net & The Edmonton Journal, Keith Gerein.

Crusaders

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate, Jasper Place Public Library Terminal #X, Edmonton, Alberta

September XVIIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Looking at the Edmonton Journal the last few days, I can see the band councils IV native bands are not really contributing to the proper education of aboriginal kids. You need a proper aboriginal overseer who can get increased tax revenue from the Federal Government & Indian Affairs Departments IV tax revenue & health & overall educational revenue.

You need some1 who can manipulate the system & really work hard for the kids. Might I suggest Dennis Anderson, a stellar arm twister from the Ralph Klein years in his cabinet. Or perhaps a native person such as the lovely Colleen Klein or the extremely adept former cabinet Minister Mike Cardinal. These folks have the networks & groups that can make sure any extra monies IV the kids and the reserve schools is spent appropriately & not wasted by the bands & their unethical portions of their administrative wings.

Rubber Band,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, Elise Stolte.

Democracy In Action Is Simply The Best Kids

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate, Londonderry Mall Public Library Terminal #III, Edmonton, Alberta

September XVIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David

Between 9am MDT to 12pm MDT on this Monday, September XXth, MMX at City Hall, candidates of all political stripes IV all offices will be filing their papers. Its truly a great thing to see the democratic process in action & I encourage all students II go watch this rare event in person. It would be a great Social Studies Field Trip David. Go & cheer on & support your local candidates as they file.

Be Excited Students & Get Pumped Out Democracy,

Rory

Source: Www.Edmonton.Ca.

Reserve Status

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate, Londonderry Mall Public Library Terminal #X, Edmonton, Alberta

September XVIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

I am quite shocked and appalled at the poor status here of sattelite reserve schools. Since the Federal Government works in tandem with Provincial Aboriginal Affairs Ministers, theyt need II step up & help increase accountability IV our aboriginal kids across the spectrum. That is, both in reserve & regular schools.

Pow Wows Are Fantastic,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, Elise Stolte.

Lambs Of The Silence

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
Londonderry Mall Public Library Terminal #X
Edmonton, Alberta

September XVIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Of course its respectful IV students of all ages to be sensitive with their noise levels in library's. Especially in consideration of those who are older &/or who have auditory difficulties. I IV one agree with folks who tell kids to keep their voice at a moderate level (as it states on the sign here in this EPL branch & at every branch.)

Seniors & hearing disabled folks should learn though that they have to give kids some leeway though. Kids yell & scream a tad, and shout out when they are excited. This is only natural & it gives them the extra feeling of excitement of discoverinfg anew. I ask those older students with noise complaints II gently tell the library staff &/or the students themselves. In this way, the problem can be corrected immediately & a more peaceful & tranqiuil library will remain.

There was a youth group here today & a senior complained. It got really nasty in tone but all sides calmed down after the library staff settled things.

Graciously,

Rory

Source: Www.Epl.Ca.

Students Lets Hear It IV Representative Democracy

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
Londonderry Mall Public Library Terminal #X
Edmonton, Alberta

September XVIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

"The library is the temple of learning & has liberated more people than all wars in history!"

Scott McKeen Is Now A Ward VII (7) City Council Candidate,

Rory

Source: Carl T. Rowan.

I Am Catwoman, Here Me Roar

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
15902-100A Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5P 0L8

September XVIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

If we want to teach Alberta students responsibility David, we should get them to adopt cats
(with their family's permission) from the Edmonton Humane Society. I became a daddy II my Official Campaign Mascot James Redwing Cat Koopmans in April thanks to my nephews & I cannot express II kids enough how much I love the responsibility. Teach kids to love & respect creatures by adopting a kitty. It'll totally make their lives better.

I Speak Fluent Meowese,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Humane Society.

Commonalities

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
15902-100A Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T5P 0L8

September XVIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

What a great idea IV students II be aware of, all of Edmonton's 156 community's. This quilt that sews IIgether all of their names at Churchill Square is a inspired idea. How can kids have he family unit bonding factor instilled in them if they do not know about how other kids grow up & raise their family's? As well as how community groups work in each & every neighborhood?

Winston S. Churchill Would Be Proud,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Examiner.

Fourty-Four Fortuitous

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate, 15902-100A Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5P 0L8

September XVth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

On the whole Bill 44 seems II be a pretty fair bill. Its trying II strike a balance between religious feelings & sexual content. I am glad that Catholic Schools across the Province are at least willing II give it a try. There is such a thing as freedom of expression. But David as you know, folks who have different moral & ethical/religious standards have II their feelings respected. After all they are human II, even if they disagree with the legislation.

Regards,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, Sarah O'Donnell.

An Honourable Administrator

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
Jasper Place Public Library Terminal #I
Edmonton, Alberta

September XVth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

My extreme congratulations are II be offered to Edmonton Public School Board Trustee Chairman & Ward F Trustee Donald Fleming on his retirement. I was informed of this vlast night on Twitter by extremely gracious opponent in Ward A last night, Mrs. Cheryl Johner. I wish Don & the lovely Mrs. Fleming a great retirement & much success in their future endeavours. Hopefully Don will stay involved in the field of education somehow.

Standing Down,

Rory

Source: Www.Twitter.Com/#Yegvote & Mrs. Cheryl Johner, Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate.

Negligence

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate, Jasper Place Public Library Terminal #I, Edmonton, Alberta

September XVth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

I ran inII some students here today at Jasper Place Branch EPL they were talking about how a teacher had taken them to a curling club last week. I guess it was IV their their Physical Education Credit component. Two of the young lady's said that the teacher & his aide knew that one of the children had diabetes but did not remind the child to bring along his insulin supply, or at least some sugary snacks or an epinephrine/adrenaline booster shot. This child had been in the school for IV years already & had the same teacher for some classes last year as he was in a split grade.

The teacher had the student on field trips beIV & I realize that no 1 is perfect, but really that does not excuse her & the aide IV forgetting. Arguably the child has some responsibility but with diabetes arguably doesn't have as strong as cognizant ability as he should. So there needs I argue to be an increased level of command responsibility on behalf of teachers/administrators & other adults in this situation & other similar ones. I argue vociferously that the teacher should have been much better prepared IV this contingency. Luckily I have been informed the diabetic boy had no attack at the curling facility.

Power Bar,

Rory

Source: Www.Epl.Ca.

Jazz Swing Shift

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
Calder (Kensington) Public Library Terminal #XII
Edmonton, Alberta

September XIVth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Students here at this Kensington Branch have their own corner where it states "Swing Into School." I guess this sign is up at all branches in the EPL chain now & the librarians here tell me that it makes kids who are extra nervous about academic studies & those who are new students much less apprehensive about a school situation knowing they have a safe backup place to go such as their local branch library. Especially helpful if they want a little bit of a quieter area II go with less kids around & thus less of a chance IV them II break their study concentration.

A Noble Conceptual Programme,

Rory

Source: Www.Epl.Ca.

Sporting Tragique

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
Calder (Kensington) Public Library Terminal #XII
Edmonton, Alberta

September XIVth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

While the Edmonton Eskimos & their President Rick Lelacheur may think they have the right man in their new General Manager, Eric Tillman, I believe what he did was abhorrent. However incapacitated he was, Mr. Tillman is not an acceptable choice. It doesn't matter if he proved successfully (& he did) that he had diminished capacity in a Saskatchewan Court of Law. The point is he inappropriately made sexual advances against an under aged teenage babysitter. However terrible the Edmonton Eskimos are, they are not setting a good example as a Community Football Operation by hiring an admitted sexual deviant.

Who is to say that GM Tillman might not try & harm or advance upon another female student or students? Do you folks ever get the feeling that besides Coach Richie Hall & the entire offensive line, the Edmonton Eskimos should first & foremost fire Rick LeLacheur?

Pass To The Wide Receiver On The Right,

Rory

Source: Myself.

Leonardo Da Vinci

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
Calder (Kensington) Public Library Terminal #XI
Edmonton, Alberta

September XIVth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Watercolours located here in this branch & all through the EPL Branch chain by local artisans make them only better David. They show (along with the local art in schools by artists, theit teachers, & the students themselves) that we can create an artistic wonderment of excitement in Edmonton. Maybe not on the same line as say the Guggenheim in New York City, New York or the Louvre in Paris, France. Not any better or worse, just a totally unique Edmonton stamp. Local art in branch library's acts as a supplemental viewing experience IV poorer students & their family's who may not have the price of admission to the Art Gallery Of Alberta.

Vincent Van Gogh,

Rory

Source: Www.Epl.Ca & The Art Gallery Of Alberta.

Buckley's, Tastes Awful But It Works

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
Calder (Kensington) Public Library Terminal #XI
Edmonton, Alberta

September XIVth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

Kids running up & down the halls of all schools of all shapes & sizes David need to be reminded to cover up when they cough &/or sneeze. They should also be reminded II wash &/or sanitize their hands on a regular basis. Yes I realize David that not every flu or virus will be stopped dead cold, but if these simple rates of precaution are followed, the levels of absenteeism will definitely go down provincewide.

Coldcocked,

Rory

source: Www.Epl.Ca & Capital Health Authority.

September IXth (9th) & Its Game On Boys

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
Sprucewood Public Library Terminal #XIII
Edmonton, Alberta

September XIIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

The Miles Conference of High School Football looks great this year with the leading contenders in St. Francis Xavier Catholic High & its neighbour, Jasper Place Public High in a great rough & tumble hashmarks dogfight. This proves that if High Schools can have inter-school play between Catholic & Public that they can consider in saving funds in the future by running joint schools & then only having to consider closing half as much each.

Ten-Hut With Excitement,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Examiner, Brian Swane.

Equally Competitive

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Ward A, Edmonton Public School Trustee Candidate
Sprucewood Public Library Terminal #XIII
Edmonton, Alberta

September XIIIth, MMX

Hon. David G. Hancock, QC, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud

Dear David:

I agree with Councillors Leibovici & Henderson. For female students II feel empowered and want to run IV a greater portion of public offices when they older, they need to feel empowered. Women are half the population (actually slightly over that benchmark) & so should hold half of the elected positions on Earth. We would get better debate, and more socially aware and concious legislation if women held 1/2 the seats in every level of government. I know that society would be better off with an equality between the genders.

Calling All Women,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Examiner & Toronto's Protege Program.