Dimanche Avec Premier Ministres-William Lyon Mackenzie King-Part 3

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

November XXXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

In his IIIrd "at bat" as leader of the Dominion Of Canada, Prime Minister William L. King talks to social studies students in a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) Radio broadcast. He chats with them about the difficulty of governing such a large land mass as Canada,.

"If some countries have too much history, we have too much geography."

Has The Longest "Broken" Term Of Leadership Of Any Country In The Commonwealth,

Rory

Source: Xth Prime Minister Of The Dominion Of Canada The Right Honourable William Lyon Mackenzie King, OM, CMG, BA, MA, AM, LLB, PHD, PC, Liberal & Laurier Liberal. 

The Saturday Presidential Buzz-Chester Alan Arthur

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

November XXIXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

An Editor's Note: President Chester Arthur, was one of only II men to become President despite being born on foreign land & the constitutional requirement that a President be domestically born in the United States Of America. British Subject/Canadian Citizen Pres. Arthur was born in Drummond, Quebec: while current President Barack Hussein Obama, Democratic-Illinois was of course born in Nairobi, Kenya. Canada should be proud that we have had in addition to our own Prime Ministers, a United States President & a British Prime Minister.

Looking to drum up domestic business, President Arthur tells economic students basic & commerce rules since he used to run a shipping port in New York City, New York.

"The countries of the American continent & the adjacent islands are for the United States the natural marts of supply & demand."

September XIXth, MDCCCLXXXI (1881)-March IVth, MDCCCLXXXV (1885),

Rory

Source: XXIst President Of The United States Of America Chester Alan Arthur, Republican-New York.

The Student Sayings Of Joe Friday On Fridays From Los Angeles, California Case Seventy-One

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

November XXVIIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Detective Joe Friday of the Los Angeles Police Department points out a sad reality of tourism when a young mother visiting Los Angeles with her kids is found dead in a popular viewing area of Los Angeles that supposed to be free of crime.

"Mulholland Drive at night, the best view of L.A.: unless your dead!"

I Would Think That Would Go For Any Murder At Anytime Joe,

Rory

Source: "Dragnet", C. American Broadcasting Company, Dick Wolf Productions. 

The Parliamentarians-Gerald Keddy, MP

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

November XXVIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA
Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Gerald Keddy, MP is trying to get students to enjoy play & healthy physical activity challenges so that they stay healthy physically in their school setting. This healthy play time doing sports & other things where you keep your body moving will help increase cognition function for classroom activities. Plus, it will allow students to bond & establish friendships.

"The Play Exchange's Active At School Challenge is a great way to get our youngest Canadians to talk about healthy living & physical activity. I'd like to see all schools in my riding take on this challenge so we can generate lots of great ideas & win this competition."

Number CLIII (153),

Rory

Source: Gerald Keddy, MP, Conservative, South Shore-St. Margaret's.

The Parliamentarians-Randy Kamp, MP

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

November XXVIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

His photograph shows Randy Kamp, MP participating in "MP Day" at a local school in his riding. Talk about great as it shows Randy despite being the MP wants to learn things from students that will make him do his job better. That I must say is truly refreshing. Randy focuses this day on proper food labels for Canadian consumers & their families.

"Canadian consumers need to be able to make informed decisions about the foods they buy & prepare for themselves & their families.

Number CLII (152),

Rory

Source: Randy Kamp, MP, Conservative, Pitt Meadows-Maple Ridge-Mission.

Jock Ewing Says Two

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

November XXVth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

I believe Jock Ewing would have been very interested in the politics behind the floor crossings yesterday to your party by Kerry Towle, MLA, Innisfail-Sylvan Lake & Ian Donovan, MLA, Little Bow. Jock would tell Danielle Smith, MLA, Wildrose, Highwood to gut out the rotting corruption of losers & freaks like William McBeath & Vitor Marciano. Until the anti-gay & bigoted elements of the party are wiped out, the Wildrose Party as constituted (just like the epic battle for Ewing Oil) will never take "complete & utter total control" of the province.

In keeping with this theme, John Ross "Jock" Ewing Senior uses a ranching analogy when talking about politics to the next generation, his sons John Ross "J.R." Ewing Junior/The IInd & Robert James "Bobby" Ewing. This makes sense b/c of all of the ranches & farms in Alberta.

"Politics is a lot like ranchin'. Once in awhile, you've got to be prepared to get your hands dirty!"

Section XL (40) Cannot Be Drilled According II Miss Ellie,

Rory

Source:"DALLAS", C. Lorimar Telepictures Incorporated & Warner Brothers Television Incorporated & Columbia Broadcasting System.

The Parliamentarians-Peter Julian, MP

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

November XXIVth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

You've got to hand it to Peter Julian, MP. Pete is pointing out a very good factoid in trying to get parliamentarians to act as one voice united in stopping child sexual abuse. I like this MP very much for his efforts here!

"I have no doubt that reducing child sexual abuse rates is something that all parliamentarians share."

Number CLI (151),

Rory

Source: Peter Julian, MP, New Democratic, Burnaby-New Westminster.

Dimanche Avec Premier Ministres-Richard Bedford Bennett

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

November XXIIIrd, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Being a Progressive Conservative elected official yourself, you understand that the Conservative Party in many nations & "conservative" focused party's in general are seen as to "pro-business" & only for helping the rich. Prime Minister Richard B. Bennett wanted to showcase the very good nature of what the name "Conservative" & what the word "conservative" stood for & that they could be good for the common man, no matter at what station he & his family were in life.

"The very word "conservative" means that we conserve all that is good, refect all that is bad, & we must use our intelligence, our intellect, our training for the purpose of determining what we shall reject & what we shall conserve & retain."

The Only Deceased Canadian Prime Minister Not To Be Buried Within The Boundaries Of The Dominion Of Canada,

Rory

Source: XIth Prime Minister Of The Dominion Of Canada The Right Honourable The Viscount Richard Bedford Bennett, LLB, FRSA, KGSTJ, KC, PC, Conservative (Historical.)

The Saturday Presidential Buzz-James Abram Garfield

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Beverly Crest Hotel Courtesy Computer, Edmonton, Alberta

November XXIInd, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

An Editor's Note: As we mourn President John Kennedy, murdered in Dallas, Texas so viciously LI (51) years ago today, perhaps it is fitting that Executive Dissertations takes a look at another assassinated President this afternoon, President James Garfield.

Just the IInd President to be slaughtered while in office, President Garfield only lasted CC (200) days in power & died LXXX (80) days after being shot. As a result of this, the powers of the Vice-President Chester Alan Arthur, Republican-New York to be "Acting" President with a still living Commander-In-Chief/Chief Executive were sort of in doubt. This of course was b/c people wanted to give President Garfield a chance to do something even though his wounds were mortal & so a government agenda couldn't really move forward until his death b/c any orders given by Pres. Garfield might be countermanded through channels by Vice-President Arthur and vice versa. Although while in office, Pres. Garfield did discuss the need for education & how it would maintain a sense of order & good governance from the student leaders (including Presidents) of the future.

"Next in importance to freedom & justice is popular education, without which neither freedom nor justice can be permanently maintained."

March IVth-September XIXth, MDCCCLXXXI (1881),

Rory

Source: XXth President Of The United States Of America James Abram Garfield, Republican-Ohio.

The Student Sayings Of Joe Friday On Fridays From Los Angeles, California Case Seventy

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

November XXIst, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Just like current Edmonton Police Service Chief Rod Knecht is worried about a poorer response time on certain calls with police helicopters that are getting out of date & worn down due to flights having to start & end at St. Albert's airport (Villeneuve) rather than in downtown Edmonton proper, Sergeant Joe Friday of the Los Angeles Police Department is also worried about getting to a home where II sisters have gone missing. They have been presumed kidnapped due to the long time they have been gone from their home where they lived with their mother, a widow on a limited income. Sgt. Friday & the LAPD are facing a severe lack of manpower & squad cars this day due to multiple calls so officers cannot respond to the call for help as quickly. Also, if too many family & friends trample the scene of where the girls were last seen, evidence might get destroyed, thus delaying the officers arriving on scene from starting their investigation right away. This leads to valuable time time & that time is critical in the conducting of police business. It could mean that girls if found might be injured &/or dead as opposed to free of injury &/or alive.

"We'd gotten a call from a worried mother who reported her four year old twin girls missing. Hours had passed since we'd gotten the initial report. The children had failed to turn up; we had to find them."

Lets Get Rod That New Chopper,

Rory

Source: "Dragnet", C. National Broadcasting Company, A Mark VII Production.

The Parliamentarians-Yvonne Jones, MP

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

November XXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

My late mother June C. Koopmans, B. Ed. would loved to have met Yvonne Jones, MP. Mom suffered a brain stroke & died, but during her life, she like many Canadians had to deal with diabetes & its crippling affects. This disease knows no boundaries & can happen whether you are a student, a senior, or anywhere in between. Today, Yvonne gives a shout out of thanks to folks working to fight this terrible disorder & make their daily lives better.

"I ask my colleagues to join me in extending our thanks to all of those people who work hard as volunteers to bring awareness to diabetes & to help raise money to fight this terrible disease in Canada."

Number CL (150),

Rory

Source: Yvonne Jones, MP, Liberal, Labrador.

Quality People In A Quality Newspaper

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

November XIXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

When quality people like Chris Labossiere, the Hon. A. Anne McLellan, LLB, QC, PC, & Patricia Misutka get featured in an Edmonton Journal Top XXX (30) most powerful people featurette, I get even more impressed with that paper than I already was bIV!

Chris is always some1 I admired. A family man, a pilot, a husband, a father! His progressive ideas are superb for youth to look at & adapt to make Edmonton's future (including that of the downtown core) all the better IV the rest of its citizens of all socioeconomic stripes! I am just ever so proud at Chris for his social media skills & this glorious achievement.

A. Anne, what can you say about her. I ran against her as the federal Progressive Conservative candidate some XIV (14) years ago this month. Its hard to believe, that was a lifetime ago. I was just XXVI (26) & am now XL (40) & in that time I've grown to really look up to A. Anne, although I am opposite her political philosophy in almost every aspect, she is just such a bright & understanding person. Real street smarts to say the least!

Patricia Misutka, what a glorious example of leadership. Pat worked hard for then Mayor, now the Hon. Stephen Mandel, A. Arts, B. Sci., M. Poli. Sci, Progressive Conservative, Edmonton-Whitemud, our new health minister. I did signs, data entry, & flyer/brochure drops on Mandel council & mayoral campaigns & truly think of Pat as a political genius!

I wish I had the time to preview all XXX names b/c they are all so talented. But since I've met these III I think they would be great mentors to students now & in the future for many years to come!

Just Great,

Rory

Source: The Edmonton Journal, Margo Goodhand & Alexandra Zabjek.

The Parliamentarians-Roxanne James, MP

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

November XVIIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Today, Roxanne James, MP stands up for victims & shows disgust for the way inmates (including murderers) have more rights than the people they killed, as well as their own families.

"I was shocked today to learn that an individual who callously murdered his wife and her mother in front of their young son is trying to sue the government for misplacing lewd pictures he had taken of his new wife. It is shocking that this individual would try to force Canadians to compensate him for such a ludicrous issue as he sits in prison serving a life sentence. Canadians expect that prisoners pay their debt to society, not the other way around."

Number CXLIX (149),

Rory

Source: Roxanne James, MP, Conservative, Scarborough-Centre.

Diploma Diplomatic

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#23, 9731-174 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5T 6G4

November XVIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

When your sworn in as an MLA in about 88 minutes, keep in mind several factors about the diploma exam reevaluation by school boards

A. As the human with the most high school credits at CCCXXXVII (337) in the province & II (2) high school diplomas, I am more aware than anyone else alive of the pratfalls of messing with this 50/50 split formula.

B. The Alberta School Boards Association (ASBA) is going to ask you to make it a 70/30 split whereby the diploma exams are only worth 30% of the overall grade. Having taken more diploma exams from Her Majesty's Alberta Department of Education than any1 else, I would think that a more reasonable starting point might be 60% course work & 40% diploma exam.

C. While I agree that students learn more from their courses & the work in their overall content, diploma exams are very important b/c students have II learn that they will face future "time-pressure" situations throughout their lives. So these high school diploma exams give them great practice.

D. Also, school boards including my division where I reside of Edmonton Public risk dumbing down diploma exams at their own peril. If the diploma exams are weighted too low, than it can become a scam to graduate more students based on course work alone whom might benefit from repeating a course or courses bIV they move onto other endeavours (eg: a job, or post-secondary studies.)

All Sides Must Be Thought Through,

Rory

Source: Myself.

Dimanche Avec Premier Ministres-William Lyon Mackenzie King-Part 2

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Beverly Crest Hotel Courtesy Computer, Edmonton, Alberta

November XVIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Due to being a person who preferred being a bachelor, Prime Minister William L. King was a father to many canine friends over the years, as a result, his family were his dogs. That is truly a great thing b/c animals bring people of all races, religions, & creeds so much joy. Not having kids however didn't prevent the Prime Minister from wanting to provide legislation that was accountable to Canadians as a whole & not just Liberal voters. The PM realized that legislative changes that were good for family's of all stripes was also good IV keeping family units together (not to mention it also helped getting his party another term in office, what most political leaders of all parties want.) The PM wanted people to express their ideas to their elected representatives so that their input could be put inII pieces of legislation to make it better.

"Where there is little or no public opinion, there is likely to be bad government, which sooner or later becomes autocratic."

Collected The Ruins Of Bvildings From The Dominion Of Canada & Abroad,

Rory

Source: Xth Prime Minister Of The Dominion Of Canada The Right Honourable William Lyon Mackenzie King, OM, CMG, BA, MA, AM, LLB, PHD, PC, Liberal & Laurier Liberal.

The Saturday Presidential Buzz-Rutherford Birchard Hayes

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Beverly Crest Hotel Courtesy Computer, Edmonton, Alberta

November XVth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

President Rutherford Hayes felt that the economic distribution of wealth should be equalized. In otherwords, giving American working families as close to an equal economic footing as those with more wealth & thus a better chance in life.

"Free government cannot long endure if property is largely in a few hands, & large masses of people are unable to earn homes, education, & a support in old age."

March IVth, MDCCCLXXVII (1877)-March IVth, MDCCCLXXXI (1881),

Rory

Source: XIXth President Of The United States Of America Rutherford Birchard Hayes, Republican-Ohio. 

The Student Sayings Of Joe Friday On Fridays From Los Angeles, California Case Sixty-Nine

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

November XIVth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

A lactating mother is going home from her part time job to breastfeed. She has just been married & successfully triumphed in getting off the streets & taking part in drugs, alcohol, & prostitution. Sadly, her husband won't be able to have her come home to feed her baby as she has just been murdered. Detectives Joe Friday & Frank Smith of the Los Angeles Police Department have been sent in to investigate.

"Prints off the second victim belonged to Deborah Gascon, 25, one prior last year for solicitation, served thirty days, nothing since."

Having The Husband As A Support To Gather Info On His Late Wife Should Help Joe & Frank Immensely,

Rory

Source: "Dragnet", C. American Broadcasting Company, Dick Wolf Productions. 

The Parliamentarians-Pierre Jacob, MP

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

November XIIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Pierre Jacob, MP stands up IV families & manufacturing sector workers who will sadly be losing their jobs as a manufacturing plant is closing in his riding. It truly is sad b/c if the economic base in the riding is full of strife, working families & their children are going to move away II where the jobs are.

"My thoughts are with the workers & their families who will be affected by this closure."

Number CXLVIII (148),

Rory

Source: Pierre Jacob, MP, New Democratic, Brome-Missisquoi.

The Parliamentarians-Bruce Hyer, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Idylwylde Public Library Terminal #XII
Edmonton, Alberta

November XIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Frustrated at being muzzled & overcontrolled by his leader at the time, a Thomas Mulcair, MP: Bruce Hyer, MP who had been elected as a New Democratic, & then sat as an Independent tells student reporters on why he crossed over to join the Green Party. Bruce is from the left & just couldn't move to the Liberals, so he made the best play possible for him. The play that would allow him to best represent his constituents.

"I joined the Jack Layton party. It's not the Jack Layton party anymore."

Number CXLVII (147),

Rory

Source: Bruce Hyer, MP, Green, Thunder Bay-Superior North.

The Parliamentarians-Carol Hughes, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Idylwylde Public Library Terminal #XII
Edmonton, Alberta

November XIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Carol Hughes, MP focuses on maternal health which makes a lot of sense. After all, the healthier a mother is physically, mentally, & spiritually, the better able she will be able to look after her children.

"Mr. Speaker, we are talking about maternal health here. The NDP supports maternal health overseas, but women in Canada need support too."

Number CXLVI (146),

Rory

Source: Carol Hughes, MP, New Democratic, Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing.

The Parliamentarians-Ted Hsu, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Idylwylde Public Library Terminal #XII, Edmonton, Alberta

November XIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

It seems Ted Hsu, MP is on a science kick IV science students & that is rather encouraging. I like Ted's focus here b/c there are students who are good at science but are afraid to try & discover what their scientific aptitudes might be.

"If we look closely at nature, we find there is always a lot more going on than we think. Science will surprise us, but after we have worked in research, we get used to that. It is why it is always possible to keep discovering new & important things."  

Number CXLV (145)

Rory

Source: Ted Hsu, MP, Liberal, Kingston & The Islands. 

The Parliamentarians-Ed Holder, PC, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Idylwylde Public Library Terminal #XII
Edmonton, Alberta

November XIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect
Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

The Hon. Ed. Holder, PC, MP offers up a bit of humour from a family member in the House Of Commons chamber. A good laugh once in awhile is very appropriate in the debates because it can wake parliamentarians up & give them a quick break so they can refocus their energies on making life better for Canadian kids & their families!

"My Cape Breton mother once said about politicians, "After all is said & done, there's a lot more said than done.""

Number CXLIV (144),

Rory

Source: The Honourable Ed Holder, PC, MP, Minister Of State (Science & Technology), Conservative, London-West.

The Parliamentarians-Randy Hoback, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Idylwylde Public Library Terminal #XII
Edmonton, Alberta

November XIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Political science & history students need to remember & respect the history of the Dominion Of Canada. Randy Hoback, MP sure as hell does. Especially his riding as III Prime Ministers of Canada represented the riding of Prince Alberta at one point. They were Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Mackenzie King, & John Diefenbaker. Today, Randy shows respect for the last of these II great nation builders!

"Mr. Speaker, I'm proud that Prince Albert can claim Canada's Xth (10th) longest serving Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. John George Diefenbaker as one of our own."

Number CXLIII (143),

Rory

Source: Randy Hoback, MP, Conservative, Prince Albert.

The Parliamentarians-Jim Hillyer, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Idylwylde Public Library Terminal #XII
Edmonton, Alberta

November XIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Jim Hillyer, MP mounts a hill to fight for increased penalties such as jail time for drinking & driving. This seems a rather wise move considering all the children & families that are killed in accidents Canada wide each year. So Jim presents a petition from Alberta residents to the House Of Commons chamber on the matter.

"Mr. Speaker, I am presenting a petition signed by Albertans who call upon the Government Of Canada to increase drinking & driving offences sentences to vehicular manslaughter & other increases & to consider drunk driving a more serious offence." 

Number CXLII (142),

Rory

Source: Jim Hillyer, MP, Conservative, Lethbridge.

"Pardon Me?"

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

November XIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

As I turn XL (40) this week, I find it interesting that America's C-SPAN3 TV Network is airing a XLth anniversary special on the XXXVIIIth President of The United States Gerald R. Ford, Republican-Michigan granting a pardon to his predecessor the XXXVIIth President, Richard M. Nixon, Republican-Califiornia. Political science students & folks in general have debated whether or not it was right of Pres. Ford to grant Pres. Nixon a pardon need only to look to XXXVth President John F. Kennedy, Democrat-Massachusetts & XXXIXth President Jimmy E. Carter, Democrat-Georgia. Both of their Presidential Library's gave Pres. Ford awards for realizing that America would be even more divided if Pres. Nixon was tried & imprisoned & that his country, already hurting from the bitter Vietnam War started by XXXVIth President Lyndon B. Johnson, Democrat-Texas & continued under Pres. Nixon needed to heal. Whether you are for or against this pardon, it should be a great show.

Chief To The Hail,

Rory

Source: Www.C-Span.Org & The Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum.

The Parliamentarians-Russ Hiebert, MP

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

November XIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

In his householder flyer, Russ Hiebert, MP is ever so gracious in welcoming constituents of all ages & backgrounds to contact him with any concerns.

"As always, please feel free to contact me at any time with your questions & comments."

Number CXLI (141),

Rory

Source: Russ Hiebert, MP, Conservative, South Surrey-White Rock-Cloverdale.

The Parliamentarians-Bryan Hayes, MP

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

November XIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

A proud father to be sure of his two sons, Bryan Hayes, MP takes time II express this & wish his son a Happy Birthday in the Commons chamber. It shows that even MPs are human at points, not always just political machines.

"Mr. Speaker, I would like to acknowledge my sons, both of whom I am so proud of. I thank Kevin & Brandyn for their support on my campaign & their belief in my abilities. I thank them for taking their education seriously & for the trust they place in mom & me to ask for our advice. I thank them for the poker games with their friends, for the great outings on the golf course, & for our constant text messages. I thank them for the love, support, equality & respect they show their beautiful girls, Chantal & Emily. I thank them for being best friends to each other, but above all else, I thank them for the love & caring they show to their mother, as she loves than more, as men, we will ever understand. They have turned into superb young men. I admire them, look up to them, respect them, & love them both for who they are. God has blessed us as a family. It is so cool to be their dad, & I want to say from the bottom of my heart that I am sorry for turning them into Maple Leafs fans. I love these guys. Happy Birthday Brandyn."

Number CXL (140),

Rory

Source: Bryan Hayes, MP, Conservative, Sault Ste. Marie.   

The Parliamentarians-Laurie Hawn, PC, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#23, 9731-174 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5T 6G4

November XIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

On this most sacred of days in the Dominion Of Canada where we honour our miltary, both past & present, we must once again a retired Lt. Colonel of Her Majesty's Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF); the Hon. Laurie Hawn, PC, MP. Laurie happens to be my MP & on that fateful day when Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was shot at the National War Memorial at The Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier, Laurie once again "answered the call of the armed forces, student cadet soldiers, & frankly Canadians everywhere." He made a rather spellbinding & dramatic statement when an ISIS Muslim extremist terrorist forced Parliament to shut down & our elected officials & their staffs to hide in fear. Laurie knew that he must "not let the terrorists win" by thinking that they had been successful in wrecking Her Majesty's Canadian parliamentary democracy. They may have wounded us those ISIS bastards, but the payloads from our planes in retaliation is an excellent response. Too bad Lt. Col. Hawn couldn't be flying one of those planes!

"We can't let the SOBs stop us from doing what we're there to do!"

Number CXXXIX (139),

Rory

Source: The Honourable Laurie Hawn, PC, MP, Conservative, Edmonton-Centre.

A Cherry Pit As Opposed II Brad Pitt

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#23, 9731-174 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5T 6G4

November Xth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

It could be a cherry pit, it could be any form of food, but its currently the IVth leading of cause of youngsters dying. That's right, they are choking on their foods.

Tips on keeping children safe while eating include:

I. Never let a child eat unattended.

II. Don't prop up a bottle IV a child II drink alone.

III. Teach all younsters to chew their food thoroughly bIV swallowing.

Now Swallow This Advice Whole & Safely,

Rory

Source: Www.Kidsgrowth.Com. 

Exterminating Future Generations: I Think Not!

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., #23, 9731-174 Street, Edmonton, Alberta T5T 6G4

November Xth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

As we honour our soldiers past & present tomorrow, this Remembrance Day November XIth, there is constant talk of gas & nuclear attacks in the lead up to a possible WWIII conflict? Thie photo pictured above is of a little boy wearing a gas mask during a WWII attack. Kids all around the world have to deal with the possibility of attacks like these every day in places such as the Middle East!

The Photo Pictured Above Says It All: Do We Really Want More Generations Of Kids Getting Gassed & Not Getting A Chance II Go II School?,

Rory

Source: Myself.

III Times The Charm

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#23, 9731-174 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5T 6G4

November Xth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Tomorrow, Tuesday, November XIth is my XLth (40th) birthday. Since I now have CCCVII (337) High School credits, & enough of each type of credit to allow for a diploma, could you do me the honour of granting me a IIIrd high school diploma? Gord, you have the power to grant it & I have the credits needed for it. I hope to hear back from you soon.

Hoping,

Rory

Source: Myself.

The Parliamentarians-Sana Hassainia, MP

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

November Xth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Having her baby just after she got elected to office, Sana Hassainia, MP discusses the stresses of finding proper child care while being an elected official. Sana's dilemma in finding care for her very handsome boy Skander-Jack is faced by both working moms & dads across the Dominion Of Canada of all walks of life & all different economic sectors. She wants to represent her constituents well in Parliament while also representing Skander-Jack well as a mom.

"My son is too young to be in daycare so he stays at home with his father. It hasn't been a long time since my husband arrived in Canada. When he came here, I soon became pregnant so we decided it would be best if he stayed home with the baby."

Number CXXXVIII (138),

Rory

Source: Sana Hassainia, MP, Independent, Vercheres-Les Patriotes.

The Parliamentarians-Richard Harris, MP

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

November Xth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Representing a riding with a huge forestry sector, Richard Harris, MP wants to make sure that forestry is a viable sector with which there is sustainable job growth for Canadians so they can support their families.

"Mr. Speaker, the forestry sector is vitally important to the Canadian economy & particularly to my riding of Cariboo-Prince George. Could the Minister Of Natural Resources update the House on what action we are taking to promote this important sector?"

Number CXXXVII (137),

Rory

Source: Richard Harris, MP, Conservative, Cariboo-Prince George.

The Parliamentarians-Jack Harris, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
#23, 9731-174 Street
Edmonton, Alberta T5T 6G4

November IXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

In Presenting Petitions, Jack Harris, MP stands up for his constituents who believe that a cellphone tower will be located to close to day care facilities. Thus possibly causing diseases & neurological/physical disorders in children nearby from waves.

"Mr. Speaker, I have the honour to present a petition on behalf of hundreds of residents of my constituency of St. John's-East who object to the erection of a cellular telephone antenna on the rooftop of a hotel that is close to a child care centre & across from a major sub-division. The petitioners believe this is potentially harmful for their children & the neighbours. The petitioners are requesting that the Minister Of Industry deny the application for a license to erect this tower, or alternatively that Bell Mobility & the hotel owners withdraw the application & move the cell tower at least 200 metres away from area residents & child care certificates."

Number CXXXVI (136),

Rory

Source: Jack Harris, MP, New Democratic, St. John's-East.

The Parliamentarians-Dan Harris, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Beverly Crest Hotel Courtesy Computer
Edmonton, Alberta

November IXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

With my XLth (40th) birthday being this Tuesday, November XIth: I C% (100%) back the play of Dan Harris, MP to make Remembrance Day a federal statutory holiday. Students studying warfare & just how stupid it is will realize what tremendous sacrifices armed forces personnel & their families make to serve. For instance: long family separations due to tours of duty & the heavy burden of recovery time from injuries, even their very lives themselves. Dan got an all party Private Members Bill passed supporting this very well thought out idea indeed!

"Mr. Speaker, I want to thank my fellow MPs for last night's vote, giving all-party support to my bill to make Remembrance Day a national holiday."

Number CXXXV (135),

Rory

Source: Dan Harris, MP, New Democratic, Scarborough-Southwest.

Dimanche Avec Premier Ministres-Arthur Meighen-Part 2

  

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Beverly Crest Hotel Courtesy Computer, Edmonton, Alberta

November IXth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Trying to get the economy going again due to a worldwide depression was hard for Prime Minister Arthur Meighen. He didn't want young people & their families to starve however due to a lack of monies for food & therefore a lack in daily nutritional requirements. So he stated as PM that he would do his best to solve the crisis & unleashed a stratagem.

"I propose that any government of which I am the head will at the first session of Parliament initiate whatever action is necessary to that end, or perish in the attempt."

Once Took Up The Study Of The Works Of William Shakespeare In Toronto As A Hobby,

Rory

Source: IXth Prime Minister Of The Dominion Of Canada The Right Honourable Arthur Meighen, BA, LLD, QC, PC, National Liberal & Conservative & Unionist & Conservative (Historical) & Progressive Conservative.





The Saturday Presidential Buzz-Hiram Ulysses S. Grant

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Beverly Crest Hotel Courtesy Computer, Edmonton, Alberta

November VIIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed. MLA-Elect, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

An Editor's Note: President Hiram Ulysses S. Grant had the IInd middle initial of "S" added to his name & usually was referred to as "Ulysses Simpson Grant" with the "Simpson" being the name on his mother's side of the family. The "S" was added by mistake when he signed up for armed forces service training. Just like with President Harry S. Truman (who had two grandpas with the first name starting with the letter "S" so both could claim that was what his middle name stood IV), Pres. Grant's "S" actually stood for nothing & his actually legal name at birth was Hiram Ulysses Grant.

A great Union Army Civil War general (some might argue the best), President U. S. Grant wanted young people to know that while a soldier by profession, he hated killing & war. This was b/c it robbed people of their futures & sent young people to their deaths bIV they could get a chance to get some schooling & start on their own life paths. Speaking to armed forces recruits at a White House luncheon, the President gave a rather sombre commentary.

"Although a soldier by profession, I have never felt any sort of fondness for war, & I have never advocated it, except as a means of peace."

March IVth, MDCCCLXIX (1869)-March IVth, MDCCCLXXVII (1877),

Rory

Source: XVIIIth President Of The United States Of America Hiram Ulysses S. Grant, Republican-Illinois.



The Parliamentarians-Stephen Harper, PC, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Calder (Kensington) Public Library Terminal #V, Edmonton, Alberta

November VIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect,
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Without a doubt my ABSOLUTE FAVOURITE MEMBER OF PARLIAMENT, the Rt. Hon. Stephen, Harper, PC, MP is doing what what Prime Ministers do, & that is run the command deck. Part of that job is being a diplomatic envoy & host. Today, Steve welcomes Francois Hollande, Socialist, President of the Republic De France. His remarks delivered at Banff National Park.

"We're greatly honoured by the visit. But also it's an important visit because for Canada, France is one our most important relationships in the world. It's a country with which we've had important international, cultural & economic links literally for centuries, & we continue to work-Francois & I very closely together."

Number CXXXIV (134),

Rory

Source: The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, PC, MP, Prime Minister & Head Of Her Majesty's Government & Leader Of The Conservative Party Of Canada, Reform & Canadian Alliance & Conservative, Calgary-Southwest.

The Parliamentarians-Sadia Groguhe, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin
Calder (Kensington) Public Library Terminal #V, Edmonton, Alberta

November VIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Sure educational is a provincially run jurisdiction. I certainly commend Sadia Groguhe, MP for her efforts to point that out, but why is she turning the issue against government Conservative MPs & the government in terms of military history. Schools today don't teach Canada's military campaign. What with Rememberance Day coming up on Tuesday, & the tragic killings of II Canadian soldiers recently, how are students supposed to learn from past battles to honour dead, retired, & active military personnel & honour them? They kept & keep us safe, honour & dignity is what they deserve!

"Mr. Speaker, the question is not whether military history should be taught. The question, rather, is this: why are the Conservatives interfering in provincial education programs?"

Number CXXXIII (133),

Rory

Source: Sadia Groguhe, MP, New Democratic, Saint-Lambert.

The Parliamentarians-Nina Grewal, MP

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

November VIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Nina Grewal, MP speaks of the need for the proper need for maternal, newborn, & child health in Statements By Members. It sure sounds like an exciting financial initiative for newborn kids! Good on you Nina!

"Mr. Speaker, last week I was happy to announce that our government is contributing $20 million to UNICEF for a birth registration project in sub-Saharan Africa."

 

Number CXXXII (132),

 

Rory

 

Source: Nina Grewal, MP, Conservative, Fleetwood-Port Kells.

The Parliamentarians-Claude Gravelle, MP

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

November VIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect
Minister of Education,
Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

At Twitter, Claude Gravelle, MP is standing up for equal rights for women & girls. Excellent news II see a man with a vote in the House Of Commons stands IV this type of initiative indeed!

"In solidarity with @nikiashton, fabulous #NDP women's caucus hosting #wfd14 today. Follow their live reports on justice, equality concerns."

 

Number CXXXI (131),

 

Rory

 

Source: Claude Gravelle, MP, New Democratic, Nickel Belt.

The Student Sayings Of Joe Friday On Fridays From Los Angeles, California Case Sixty-Eight

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

November VIIth, MMXIV

Hon. Gordon Dirks, B. Ed., M. Ed., MLA-Elect, Minister of Education, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Elbow

Dear Gordon:

Sergeant Joe Friday of the Los Angeles Police Department has II dig down, really deep IIday from the gut & put a figurative oral smackdown on some youngsters who want II start a gang war just they can rob homes in more middle-class areas. Less profits per item stolen, but these punk brats think the LAPD do less investigating by stealing from those with less. The Sarge puts them on the straight & narrow!

"Now if this street war comes off there's going to be big trouble. What do you thinks gonna happen when two-hundred kids tangle with knives & brass knuckles? Use you head!"

I'll Tell U Joe What's Gonna Happen Is Many Innocent Folks Injured & Killed If This War Starts,

Rory

Source: "Dragnet", C. National Broadcasting Company, A Mark VII Production.