Take A Leap Of Faith Prime

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February XXIXth, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

As I type a log entry here on a day that only occurs once in every 1,461 days, I'd liked II say that Republican Nomination Contending Candidate (& Former Senator) Rick Santorum of Pennsylvania is a complete idiot! He infers that lower income class folks shouldn't necessary go II college or even trade or technical, or even other possible post-secondary endeavours. But then brags about the fact that he & many of his family members went to college. How I ask you Thomas does a candidate II be potentially the XLVth President Of The United States have the gaul II state this? This man has no class. The children are the future & I say Senator Santorum should not degrade or discourage any student, no matter there socioeconomic status from pursuing collegiate options II improve their lives, as well as those of their family's, & the United States of America & the world as a whole. I cannot stand Pres. Obama myself, but whats wrong with the current Chief Executive encouraging people II better themselves so they can make their nation state better?

As The Race IV The Presidency Marches On InII March Vote Anyone But Rick Santorum,

Rory

Source: The Huffington Post, Elise Foley.

Santorum Definition: Http://Www.UrbanDictionary.Com/define.php?term=santorum

I Hate Guns

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5R 5Z2

February XXVIIIth, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

III dead students, II folks wounded, with possibly more reports of injury's/deaths II come. Killing so he can hurt students that didn't even affect him or even know him. Lack of parental supports. Lack of parental supervision. I am glad I don't live in the Buckeye State & attend Chardon High School in Chardon, Ohio: east of Cleveland. Thomas, this killing needs II stop. Those poor kids, not II mention the family's & friends that are left II grieve for them.

With Deepest Sympathy,

Rory

Source: The Los Angeles Times, Michael Muskal.

Female Roboticism

Female Autobot "Elita One"

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.,
#203, 8912-156 Street
Ednonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February XXVIIth, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

I noticed in Hansard last week you mentioned a team of school girls were going II represent Alberta in a robotics design & building contest. Getting young ladies interested not just in science, but in scientific specialties will help them & Alberta prepare IV the techological future of this planetoid!

Great Work Thomas,

Rory

Source: The Government Of Alberta, The Ministry Of Education, The Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA.

Now Entering Year LI (51)

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February XXVIth, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

From Principal Jean Stiles, VP Mike Wilkie, auto shop teacher Dick Risselada, all the way down to the janitorial staff, Jasper Place (JP) High School is the place II be in terms of learning. The last II nights, JP had a Lth (50th) Anniversary Party to celebrate this accomplishment & well they should. Distinguished alumni of JP include my late mother Mrs. June C. Koopmans, B. Ed., my brother, Mr. Sean K. Koopmans, B. A., & Rev. William Wade Izzard of the Universal Life Church. These III & many others have made a real difference on ths planet, & thats b/c of the positive influence of JP High School. Lets wish JP many more anniversary's!

Jasper Dale From Road II Avonlea,

Rory

Source: Www.JasperPlace.Epsb.Ca.

The Pen Is Truly Mightier Than The Sword

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February XXVth, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA, Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

I just dropped off a bunch of pens & pencils at Afton Elementary School b/c its an art based school & the students are just so greatful IV supplies being donated when they face shortages. As are the teachers, staffers, & parents. Now this was a great idea as these writing utensils were from politicians that I collected from various campaigns over the years & had given to my mother. So by me given the items away, I am helping students in tandem with my late mom Mrs. June C. Koopmans, B. Ed. (MCMLXVIII, 1968) who is helping the kids posthumously II learn. Very apprepro as Afton is one of the schools she tauight at in her teaching career. The office staff even showed me a picture on the wall at the school of mom when she taught there.

Keep Smiling, Keep Shining, Knowing You Can Always Count On Me IV Sure, Thats What Friends Are IV, In Good Times, In Bad Times, I'll Be On Your Side IVever More,

Rory

Source: Myself.

A Lousy Candy Bar And One Dead Girl Its Senseless

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February XXIVth, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

There ought II be a special place in hell IV the stepmother & grandmother of IX (9) year old Savannah Hardin who lied about eating a chocolate bar & was forced II run around outside IV III hours. She eventually collapsed b/c of a seizure due II severe dehydration. I mean it was one chocolate bar, kids love candy. Did little Attalla, Alabama student Savannah really deserve II lose her life for some cocoa, sugar, & milk; of course she didn't. Life in prison IV these II ladies isn't nearly punishment enough.

Poor Sweetie,

Rory

Source: Www.DanCarlin.Com.

An VIII (8) Year Old Shot And For What

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February XXIIIrd, MMXII

Hon.Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

Lets pray IV little Amina Kocer-Bowman of Bremerton, Washington who is in critical condition. Shot by a gun that was in a fellow student's backpack when he set it down. Now Amenia faces many surgery's on her way II recovery & the boy gets off with bringing a dangerous weapon into school charges. To me this is a cop out, the boy should involuntary attempted manslaughter charges and face real hard time in a youth detention centre. I hope Amina is home safe II celebrate her IXth (9th) birthday with her family in a few weeks.

I Hate This, I Just Hate It,

Rory

Source: The Atlanta Journal Constitution, Reporter: Manuel Valdes.

Scientifically Speaking Its Gender Female

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February XXIInd, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

A great annual program at the University Of Alberta. Girls from schools are brought in & shown how fun science can be IV them. Total equality IV each gender in all areas of education. You gotta love it!

Marie Curie,

Rory

Source: "CTV Edmonton News At XI With Kim Taylor."

Tomorrow Never Dies

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February XXIst, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

Boy oh boy Thomas, cancer rates are staggering in this Dominion, as well as around the world. Take colorectal cancer IV example, its definitely very treatable, but people do not always get their colon checked. Medical students in colorectal cancer studies to be oncologists, proctologists, & other doctors need II take note & encourage their friends & family members to get regular screenings & checkups. I myself have signed up IV The Tomorrow Project, a huge study in which raw data is collected so that cancers can be studied & cures developed, & results colated II help figure out how II help as many people as possible who get infected get the treatment they need as quick as possible.

No Matter Your Age Or Station In Life Its All About Access,

Rory

Source: Www.AlbertaCancer.Ca.

On The Checkswing

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February XXth, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

What a shame to hear of the death of Gary "The Kid" Carter. The greatest Montreal Expo ever who sadly died way II young at age LVII (57) in the great State of Florida this past week. Gary died of brain cancer & was always filled with such youthful vim & vigour when he played the game. This is why its so sad to here of him dying so young as he had a lust IV life & baseball. Students & fans of the game have II understand that Gary not just played baseball, he lived & breathed it, every fibre of his being. All I can suggest is that if today's fans want to honour him that they make donations in Gary's memory to The Gary Carter Foundation, his group that does good charitable works to help disadvantaged kids. Its what Gary would have wanted.

A Catcher's Mitt,

Rory

Source: Www.GaryCarter.Org.

Make Tracks

Autobot "Tracks"

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February XIXth, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

I was horrified when I heard of the two young students wearing headphones in Ontario & Alberta who were killed at railway tracks. This was b/c they had their headphones on & didn't hear the approaching trains & how bad must those conductors who killed the students must feel b/c through no fault of their own, they couldn't stop in time with the young men in front of them. Terrible carnage IV the II family's as well as they must bury very mangled remains.

We must make rules here in Alberta under the Education Act, as well as the Transport & Infrastructure Safety Acts that all persons wearing headphones must turn them off when approaching a track, &/or walking along one, or near one. When the CN/CP/Via railyards are moved once the City Centre Airport is redeveloped, we must ensure proper signage is placed at crossings warning students & others that they must have their headphones off when approaching railcars &/or tracks. This is an absolutely necessary step as their will undoubtedly be M's (1000's) of students moving inII the new development with their family's, both during the constructicon phase, & once its completed.

Bring Back Train Cabooses IV Safety As They Serve As An Extra Set Of Eyes,

Rory

Source: Www.AlbertaRailwayMuseum.Com.

Fair Is Fair And Mother Mary Comes II Me Speaking Words Of Wisdom Let It Be

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February XVIIIth, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

While I agree with the right of the Morinville mothers to plead their case beIV the Alberta Human Rights Commission, & with the Commission's decision to hear their case, they should not as parents trample on the rights of my Catholic friends. In her spirited defense of the issue, The Edmonton Journal's Paula Simons is valiantly focusing her energy's on how hard these parents are fighting for a secular Public education system & completely seperate secular classrooms.

Yes this is certainly their right, but my friends in St. Albert Catholic (Public) deserve to remain the Public option as guaranteed by their Charter rights & Supreme Court Of Canada decisions. Having proudly attended both St. Albert Catholic (Public) & St. Albert Protestant (Seperate) Schools as a High School student, as well as Edmonton Catholic, I can truly say what a wonderful group of people they are.

With excellent leaders like Principal David Feist of St. Albert Catholic (Public) Online, Principal Graham Jackson of St. Albert Protestant (Seperate), & Principal David Nesbitt of Edmonton Catholic Revelation Online, plus amazing teachers & support staffs, the Catholic/Public reverse hybrid is unique II St. Albert & should definitely stay in place. Especially because of the great Francophonie population in the St. Albert & Morinville districts.

Yes there should be the option IV parents II educate their kids in Morinville in a secular school option, I 100% agree. But I want my friends in St. Albert Catholic (Public) to retain their rights II public control over educational monies. They do such a fabulous job that they've earned that right, as a result, the designation should never, ever be taken away!

Catholocism/Public Schooling Hybrids Rule,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, Paula Simons.

Airdrie Canine Reacticon

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February XVIIth, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

Talk about a truly tragic situation in Airdrie. Not only did the infant unexpectedly get killed by the family pet, the dog will undoubtedly have II be put down as well II see what set it off. I truly grieve IV these parents & how empty their abode must seem now. They must now concentrate their energy's on the remaining surviving child that thank goodness the dog didn't harm.

Tragique,

Rory

Source: Carole-Anne Guay & Vassy Kapelos Of Global TV News Edmonton At Www.Facebook.Com.

Braemar A Cut Above

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February XVIth, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

I rather enjoyed watching the honourable Member IV Edmonton-Ellerslie (Naresh Bhardwaj, Progressive Conservative ask you about Braemar School in his riding. This school of course caters II pregnant teens & doesn't judge them IV their condition. It just helps them make informed choices in regards II pregnancy's, both before & after the birth of their child(ren). Its also excellent that you were so ably II respond back II his question & that Min. of Human Svcs., Dave Hancock, you, & the Premier were all at the school to highlight its special status & how you can help these mothers, & mother-II-be, & their family support networks.

Alberta Liberal Member Harry Chase of Calgary-Hardisty was also adept in his questioning. His focus on making sure the funding formula IV school boards was secure by asking you & Min. of Finance Ron Liepert shows that Harry's skills as a teacher by trade wil be sorely missed in the Legislative Assembly. There is definitely no way on Earth that watching Question period on tv is a substitute IV being in the actual Chamber Gallery in real time. The Member IV Barrhead-Morinville-Westlock, Speaker Kenneth (Kenny Boy) R. Kowalski, Progressive Conservative is amazing in running such a tightship & will be greatly missed.

Finally, the focus on Family Day & activity's from 12pm-4pm on the Legislature Grounds on Monday, February XXth is appreciated by me & many Albertans. We should always be ever so thankful to Former Premier Donald (Don) Ross Getty, Progressive Conservative IV giving Albertans back the qualitative family time they need IIgether II bond, even if only IV a day!

Make Sure The Transcription Is Exact IV Hansard,

Rory

Source: Her Majesty's Government Of Alberta & Her Majesty's Loyal Official Opposition.

Child's Play Prime

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February XVth, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

"The more that you read, the more things you know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go."

Wise Words Indeed,

Rory

Source: Dr. Theodor Seuss.

Can't You Just Feel The Love

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February XIVth, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

Here's wishing you & your lovely bride Stacey a great St. Valentine's Day! Hey, did you hear the great news out of the sovereign state of North Carolina? A bus driver whose bus caught on fire got all the students safely out of the back beIV the bus was fully engulfed in flames. As a result, no one on the bus died!  Lindora Richardson the driver is what you might term a hero!

Lindora Rocks,

Rory

Source: The News & Observer, Cleve R. Wootson Jr.

The Honourable Member IV Cumberland-Colchester

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.#203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February XIIIth, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

In forcing Colchester Elementary School down in Strathcona County, you are forcing students II be bussed out & torn apart from their family's. By being forced II go II alternate schools away from where they live, students will face longer commute times, which will mean they'll be more tired at school & at home.Thus making them want to interact in a healthy social manner with their family's and school mates as they will be facing a diminished cognitive capacity. For the sake of family's please Thomas don't let Alison close this school.These children deserve an equal chance at a good start in the world of academia as any other children.

Heartland Power Lines Stink,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Senior, Editor: Colin F. Smith, Www.RetaSite.Wordpress.Com, & Www.DontCloseMySchool.Com.

Staple Stomach Surgery

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February XIIth, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

The Edmonton Journal's David Staples is quite right. It would definitely be sad if Junior Achievment Provincial tests were taken away IV the Elementary School level. I would like to point out Thomas that the JA tests at any level do not always conform exactly to the way the material is taught in the classroom setting. It would be nice if the tests IV JA were closer in style & content II the in-class tests. Nevertheless, David Staples has put in a good start on this case file.

Buy A New Stapler,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, David Staples.

Campaign College Kickoff

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5R 5Z2

February XIth, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

It was a pleasure II see you at Day 1 of the PC Convention & Campaign College Sessions yesterday. IV students who are interested in how representative democracy works, these sessions are a real eye opener. No matter how experienced you are as a politicfian or political operative, it never hurts II take a little traing & some refresher courses on how II campaign. Plus, new ways of doing things electorally are constantly being invernted, & new campaign strategies are being rejigged II suit the new electoral campaign IV whenever the Premier goes II the Lt. Governor II drop the electoral writ. Its a really exciting place II be & great hands on training IV students interested in Social Studies.

Free Food, Beverages, & Good Company At The Hospitality Suites,

Rory

Source: Myself.

A Bullitt Riden Laptop As Opposed II A Lapdance

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February Xth, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA
Min. of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

So father Tommy Jordan wanted II punish hus teenage aged, student daughter over standardized teen bitching about her parents. These attacks were at Facebook & sounded very much like attacks of anxiety that any teenagers might level at their adult peers. The daughter should not have shamed her family by engaging in these attacks. But the father's reaction in shooting up her laptop with hollow point bullitts & then filming the process was also despicable. What if she had been standing around the cofrner & a bullitt richoted inII her body? no father & daughter are both guilty of overreaching here equally, they need II strike a compromise privately as a family instead of airing their dirty linen in public.

Gunning IV Eachother,

Rory

Source: The New York Daily News.

Line Item Budgeting

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.#203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February IXth, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA, Minister of  Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

Retiring Minister of Finance Ron Liepert deserves congrats for adding III.IV% (3.4%) II the education budget IV our children. In times of stress like this its better II promote a good educational founding IV students so that they can get the best of the best in training & thus become productive working members of our Alberta labour force.

Have a Great Retirement & Thank You Ron,

Rory

Source: The Government Of Alberta, The Minister of Finance, The Honourable Member IV Calgary-West, Ronald W. Liepert, Progressive Conservative.

Vote David Dorward

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February VIIIth, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

It seems II me quite smart that Alison Redford & you would allow Edmonton-Goldbar PC Candidate David Dorward II stand IV election. Dorward's "Go Centre" for student athletics & volleyball is great for student athletes.

Vote Dorward A Man Of Principle,

Rory

Source: Myself & Www.VoteDorward.Ca.

Students There Are Many Choices IV Careers

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February VIIth, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

"Careers (IV students)...the possibilities are endless...":

Heavy duty mechanic, financial planner, physiotherapist, teacher, fitness instructor, pharmacist, musician, welder, food server, loan officer, electrician, chef, welder, social worker, t.v. host, rig technician, mursing assistant, landscape architect, anesthetist, dispatcher, band administrator, & many more! Students need II realize that despite the tough job market, there is help out there & there will be jobs IV them in the future, even exciting careers. All they have II do is start the exploring process!

Student Funding,

Rory

Source: The Government Of Canada & The Government Of Alberta.

Its Hockey Night Tonight

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#203, 8912-156 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February VIth, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

All hail the corporate responsibility of ScotiaBank. They spend millions in scholarships/grants II help over 65,000 amateur kids play hockey a year. Thats awesome b/c with this ScotiaBank Hockey Club Program, the bank is promoting healthy athleticism, honour, integrity, & teamwork. Values students need II learn in life if are II work in teams productively as an adult!

A Visor,

Rory

Source: Www.ScotiaBank.Com & Www.Cineplex.Com.

Superbowl XLVI

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, AB. T5R 5Z2

February Vth, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

Students who are inII athletics ought II be aware that the Superbowl XLVI rematch of Superbowl XLII is being played today IV the Ist time in Indianapolis, Indiana, birthplace of David Michael Letterman & John Cougar Mellencamp. Despite all of the protective gear that the players IV the New York Giants & New England Patriots are wearing, they can still sustain injuries, like concussions IV example. So IV students playing say High School football or any student athletic endeavour, its important they wear their protective equipment. Plus, its imperative that they seek medical attention as soon as possible after sustain an injury so that they can be properly assessed, & thus treated faster by qualified medical personnel.

Eli Manning Versus Tom Brady Et Redux,

Rory

Source: National Broadcasting Company (NBC) Sports Television Incorporated.

Find Every Child

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February IVth, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

All hail clinical psychologist Dr. Phillip C. McGraw. On his syndicated talk show "Dr. Phil" yesterday, he had the parents on of a baby girl named Jessica, who went missing in October MMXI. The Doc is raising awareness IV the "National Centre IV Missing & Exploited Children." These are after all the students of the future, lets make their daily lives abuse free.

Doc Is Here Doc Is Not Here,

Rory

Source: Www.DrPhil.Com., "Dr. Phil", Syndicated, KingWorld Productions & Harpo Productions Incorporated. & http://www.missingkids.com/.  

A Chinese Proverbial Success Story

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February IIIrd, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

After a short visit, my brother Sean Koopmans B. A. has gone back II Beijing, The People's Republic Of China II teach students both English & History. He has been there X years now, a full decade, I can hardly believe it & has a great wife & daughter to boot . All I can do is thank him IV coming here in our family's time of crisis with our mother passing & wish him all the success in the world as he continues to mould young minds in what will be his XIth teaching season there. As he begins his IInd decade there, let us hope he does well. After all, he is carrying on our late mother's tradition of teaching excellence. So I have II root IV him.

Go Sean Go,

Rory

Source: Myself.

Black Is Black, I Want My Baby Back

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin. #203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February IInd, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA
Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

February is "Black History Month" all over, including here in the Dominion Of Canada. From former Governor-General Michaelle Jean on down, black personages have made a great contribution II the Canadian multicultural mosaic (as have many other ethnic groups.) We are a richer nation in having their presence. As a white anglo saxon who is the son of an immigrant from The Netherlands myself, I can truly appreciate just what a positive influence immigrants such as yourself Thomas have had in binding this nation together! We need II encourage young students of all races, religions, colors, & creeds II learn about black history & respect it, as well as learning about their own ethnicity. It will make them stronger human beings inside!

Black & White Film Is Superior II Color,

Rory

Source: Www.BlackHistoryCanada.Ca.

Picture Perfect Prime

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #203, 8912-156 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5R 5Z2

February Ist, MMXII

Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Castledowns

Dear Thomas:

The citizenry of Alberta need to be encouraged to preserve family pictures & documents. If family's want II show student memers of their clan pictures of where their roots are, I suggest they donate their family photos II the Alberta Archives where they are preserved in perfect climate controlled conditions. Also, digitally capturing said images & storing them on memory sticks & hard drives will allow the photographic images to be kept IVever once the original negatives &/or photos begin II fade away & then break down.

What A Shame That Kodak Went Bankrupt,

Rory

Source: Www.Culture.Alberta.Ca/Archives & Www.ProvincialArchives.Alberta.Ca.