The Parliamentarians-Cathy McLeod, MP

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

December XXXIst, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

Clean H2O is on the docket for Cathy McLeod, MP. In this case on a First Nations reserve. It shouldn't really matter whether its a reserve, or private land, or a public space such as a park, frankly, free H2O that is clean & as free of chemicals as possible that can cause birth defects or health issues in native peoples or any citizens should what all governments on this planet should strive for.

"Our Government recognizes that access to safe water & wastewater systems are crucial to supporting healthy, self-sufficient & prosperous First Nation communities." 

Number CXCVI (196),

Rory   

Source: Cathy McLeod, MP, Conservative, Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo.

The Parliamentarians-John McKay, PC, MP

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

December XXXIst, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

On the crazy day in when a shooter rampaged Parliament Hill, the Hon. John McKay, PC, MP reflects to Maclean's Magazine on the people he was with & his concern over the safety of a young mother & baby he had to stand with. It just shows how with the VIII (8) murders & a suicide here in Edmonton how terrorism can happen to anyone & anywhere & the police can't always stop it. Sad that this Edmonton octuple homicide included children as well.

"Another woman (had) a baby carriage and she was crouching behind the monument."

Number CXCV (195),

Rory

Source: The Honourable John McKay, PC, MP, Liberal, Scarborough-Guildwood. 

An Ecumenical Twist To Danny Smith & The Ten Disciples Crossing The Floor!

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

December XXXIst, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

I would like to thank progressive blogger Earl J. Woods for revealing just how much Rev. W. Wade Izzard of the Universal Life Church Canada-First Nations Youth Outreach was involved in the merger talks between Danielle Smith, MLA, Progressive Conservative, Highwood & the Hon. Jim Prentice, QC, MLA, Premier, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Foothills. As can be seen by this picture from Earl's outstanding blog, Rev. W. Wade was in the background at different functions meeting with Danielle in person & Jim as well. In this way, he could sort of be a facilitator or younger Rev. Dr. Billy Graham & making sure that the negotiations were tension free. Divinity students please take note of W. Wade's great work here!

What A Delightful Spread Of Food,

Rory

Source: Www.EarlJWoods.Com 

The Parliamentarians-David McGuinty, MP

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

December XXXth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

David McGuinty, MP talks ever so graciously about his brother Dalton, the former Premier of Ontario & the importance of family & brotherly love.

"Hey don't blame me for the nuclear power plant billions wasted, that was brother Dalton!"

Number CXCIV (194),

Rory

Source: David McGuinty, MP, Liberal, Ottawa-South.

The Parliamentarians-Phil McColeman, MP

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

December XXIXth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

For Phil McColeman, MP, post secondary economic opportunities are key to ensuring that local municipalities and areas of his riding remain viable for people to raise their families.

"If you want to know what kind of a positive impact can have on a local economy & community Brantford is the place to start."

Number CXCIII (193),

Rory

Source: Phil McColeman, MP, Conservative, Brant.

Dimanche Avec Premier Ministres-Joseph Philippe Pierre Yves Elliott Trudeau-Part 1

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

December XXVIIIth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

When deranged separatist terrorists & lunatics were trying to overthrow governing control & killing & injuring hostages, thus putting & their students & family members in Quebec & possibly across the Dominion Of Canada in danger, Prime Minister Pierre E. Trudeau & many Canadians were rightly pissed off. The PM decided to invoke "The War Measures Act" & just like current PM Stephen J. Harper, PC, MP, Conservative, Calgary-Southwest in the Parliament Hill terrorist attacks at the National War Memorial at the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier, PM Trudeau showed tremendous leadership under fire & immense pressure.

Deputy Premier of Quebec Pierre Laporte was killed & British Diplomat James Richard Cross was being held hostage & beaten. This suspension of civil liberties was justified just like when President Abraham Lincoln, Republican-Illnois suspended "Habeas corpus" during The Civil War. When asked by the intrepid reporter Tim Ralfe of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) News just how far he'd go to stop these ruthless fucking bastards who were harming folks & possibly planning more attacks, Prime Minister Trudeau with Canadians of all political stripes backing him gave a rather shall we say superb answer!

"Just watch me!"

Proud Father Of III Sons & 1 Daughter,

Source: XVth Prime Minister Of The Dominion Of Canada The Right Honourable Joseph Philippe Pierre Yves Elliott Trudeau, CC, CH, MA, QC, LLL, LLD, FRSC, PC, Liberal.

The Saturday Presidential Buzz-William McKinley

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

December XXVIIth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

Just IX (9) days before he was dead from assassin's bullets, President William McKinley talked about war & death being crazy & that although sometimes necessary, he would prefer world peace instead of war. He stated this to families of military cadets or students soldiers-in-training at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, New York.

"Our finest prayer is that God will graciously vouchsafe prosperity, happiness, & peace to all our neighbors, & like blessings to all the peoples & powers of Earth."

March IVth, MDCCCXCVII (1897)-September XIVth, MCMI (1901),

Rory

Source: XXVth President Of The United States Of America William McKinley, Republican-Ohio. 

The Student Sayings of Joe Friday On Fridays From Los Angeles, California Case Seventy-Five

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Calgary, Alberta

December XXVIth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

On the day after Christmas when the media are trying to break down barriers & wreck his crime scene where a young mother of II lay murdered, Detective Joe Friday of the Los Angeles Police Department is furious (& I can't blame him.) But, with his police training & need to find the killer he must remain in control of his emotions & calming tell his colleagues what to do bIV things get out of hand &/or evidence destroyed.

"Lets get a barrier up, keep the media maggots out of our face!"

Being Fair To The Press Even Though They Disrespected Him Should Break The Tension In The Atmosphere,

Rory

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

"Mom Your Simply The Best, Better Than All The Rest Christmas Week Plan 4!"

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Calgary, Alberta

December XXVth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

On this the absolute favorite day of the year of Mrs. June C. Koopmans, B. Ed., we close out her string of Afton Elementary School Grade II plans with a Christmas Day recap. Gosh, dead 35.5 months & this great mom of mine is still giving students & the educational world ALL NEW MATERIAL! Merry Christmas Ma, wherever you are!

 PLANS 

Thursday, April 8th, 1971:

Printing: Easter message.

Reading: "bbd", "ex", & vowels.

          TV: 5 to 10 mins. of bicycle safety films.

Arithmetic: text P. 161.

Language Arts: text P. 161 as I want to combine reading math sounds and related words to numbers and words in other subject areas.

Spelling: #25D, test.

Music: review: Mendelssohn & Schubert.

Lang. Arts Part 2: Finish AM's work.

Phonics: - finish & check arithmetic and sound out answers as well as questions orally.

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Art: - make Easter bonnets & hats to give to poor senior citizens at a local church meal.

       - have healthy Easter treats, fruits and veggies instead of chocolates like eggs & such.

JCK

Gosh I Love Your Style Mom & The Fact You Are Keeping Kids Healthy,

Rory

Source: "The Historical Lesson Plans Of Mrs. June C. Koopmans, B. Ed."

 

"Mom Your Simply The Best, Better Than All The Rest Christmas Week Plan 3!"

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., Calgary, Alberta

December XXIVth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

I'm here in Calgary-Elbow the riding you represent & formerly in the possession of your best friend & mine: you know who: Former Madam Premier Alison M. Redford, QC, Progressive Conservative celebrating the Christmas season with my relatives. However, just b/c I'm in another locale, it doesn't give any excuse to slack off & not put out one of mom's plans. That is the spirit of Mrs. June C. Koopmans, B. Ed. of Grade II at Afton Elementary School, plan away.

PLANS

Wednesday, March 10th, 1971:

Printing: - poem: "The Ornaments."

Reading: - unit 2 test.

                 - check.

                Skating: 11AM-12PM together with Grade 1 & 3 classes to exercise, play & develop friendships with students from other grades.

Music: review of Brahms & Bach.

Spelling: #21D; check.

Arithmetic: text P. 135.

Language Arts: - finish fire dept. reports from field trip.

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Entertainment: - films on trusting fire personnel & police & ambulance crews to keep students & their family's safe in general play (g.p.) room.

JCK

Instructive & Insightful Mom & All The Christmas Spirit & Joy II You & The Dirks Clan,

Rory

Source: "The Historical Lesson Plans Of Mrs. June C. Koopmans, B. Ed."

"Mom Your Simply The Best, Better Than All The Rest Christmas Week Plan 2!"

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

December XXIIIrd, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

Part of the reason Executive Dissertations features Classics Illustrated Comics covers is b/c mom, that is Mrs. June C. Koopmans, B. Ed. collected them as a child together with her father & my grandpa, Archie Adams. Sort of a father & daughter bonding thing that brought them together as it was a common interest. Mom also brought the comics to schools to read to & the show the pictures of great novels to her Afton & Rio Terrace students & get them interested in reading. Gosh I wish I knew where the originals were now! Lets read today's plan from Afton Elementary School Grade II.

PLANS

Tuesday, February 2nd, 1971:

Printing: Our Supermarket.

Phonics: Oral Reading (O.R.): "Wee Robins"; worksheets.

Language Arts: projects, check worksheets.

Reading:     - spelling #16B

Spelling: - Spelling while skating on the ice on big sheets of paper with markers to make the words bigger & create exercise adventure fort students (so they get excited about skating & spelling at the same time.) 11AM-12PM or 12:30PM.

Story: have students make up skating stories in teams.

Music:     - check spelling.

                - bank deposits & cheques.

Arithmetic:      - act out borrowing money from bank.

_________

Enterprise:     - begin dairy.

                       - discuss parts of cow since it is a huge source of protein.

                       - see pictures.

                       - 3PM films in room 1 on jobs.

                            - "Survival In Winter" & "The Policeman."

JCK

Silverware,

Rory

Source: "The Historical Lesson Plans Of Mrs. June C. Koopmans, B. Ed."

"Mom Your Simply The Best, Better Than All The Rest Christmas Week Plan 1!"

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

December XXIInd, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

Its time to rely on the master! Yes the great & sadly departed Mrs. June C. Koopmans, B. Ed., a Grade II teacher at Afton Elementary School & my mother needs to show readers here a lesson plan so we know she's planning & teaching upstairs! Take a look:

PLANS

Monday, June 18th, 1971:

Printing: "C", "O", "S", & "U" in both CAPITAL & small letters.

Phonics: - long "a"; wds. "Mike Mulligan."

Reading: 10AM TV: "Clarence Is A Line 5 Driver."

     "       : S.R. worksheets; projects.

Spelling: #14A.

Story:          "Rabbits & Tar Baby."

*Gym.

Music check spelling; review songs.

Arithmetic: make & cut out money: $1 & $5 to teach kids about counting as well as spending & saving.

2PM-TV: "Look At Your Hands" (kid counting show.)

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Entertainment:  - learn "New Old MacDonald."

                          - begin supermarket.

                               - where is food placed?

                               - why is some food in freezers & other in cans?

                               - why mirrors? (teaching display & attraction to buying quality food.)

                               - why are scales used?

                               - where does food come from?- a focus on farming & family farms.

- outside supervision for teacher with asthma issues out sick.

                                                                                             JCK

Everybody Has 1 Birthday & 364 Unbirthdays A Year (365 In A Leap Year),

Rory

Source: "The Historical Lesson Plans Of Mrs. June C. Koopmans, B. Ed."

The Parliamentarians-John McCallum, PC, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin., West Edmonton Mall (WEM) Ice-Rink Starbucks Courtesy Wifi, Edmonton, Alberta

December XXIst, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

Too drunk off his ass from some Christmas celebrations to fly, the Hon. John McCallum, PC, MP nevertheless showcases his ability to give practical knowledge on flying in typical Liberal fashion to airline steward class discussions.

"I've fallen & I can't get up!"

Number CXCII (192),

Rory

Source: The Honourable John McCallum, PC, MP, Liberal, Markham-Unionville.

The Parliamentarians-Colin Mayes, MP

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

December XXIst, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

When tragedy struck the MP for Oakville, Terence Young (who lost his daughter Vanessa at the way II young age of XVI (16) to a heart attack from a bad prescription drug): Colin Mayes, MP was there to support his friend. A bill was signed inII law called "Vanessa's Law" to try & prevent more young people in the future from dying from unsafe prescription drugs. Yes illegal narcotics are bad & dangerously addictive for young people & the populace as a whole, but legally prescribed drugs by a physician can also be bad medically, as they were in Vanessa Young's case.

"I was there with MP Young celebrating the Royal Assent of this Bill. This was an emotional time for Terence, his wife, & son. The sole purpose of his work on this Bill was to help ensure no other family would have to live through the loss they experienced. Canadians can be grateful for MP Young's commitment to this Bill-to protect Canadians."

Number CXCI (191),

Rory

Source: Colin Mayes, MP, Conservative, Okanagan-Shuswap.

The Parliamentarians-Elizabeth May, MP

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

December XXIst, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

As Canada's Ist duly elected Green representative, Elizabeth May, MP has put a strong emphasis on "Green friendly" issues & wanting to get students to help protect Canada's environment & natural resources to a greater extent, as well as on cold, hard scientific data.

"We need governments that make decisions based on science."

Number CXC (190),

Rory

Source: Elizabeth May, MP, Leader Of The Green Party Of Canada, Green, Saanich-Gulf Islands.

Dimanche Avec Premier Ministres-Lester Bowles "Mike" Pearson

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

December XXIst, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

Nobel Peace Prize laureate & contributor to the founding of The United Nations, Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson was very effective in getting things done through negotiation. You might say as many others have that he was Canada's most "efficient" Prime Minister b/c he had to rely heavily on his diplomatic skills as he governed with II successive minority governments & never held a majority mandate during his tenure in office. As a former Minister Of External Affairs (now called Foreign Affairs), the PM had to keep the spirits up of Canadians looking to join our diplomatic core who were hesitant b/c of the possibility of failure. That is part of being a great leader & a morale boost or pep talk can rally folks to a cause. The PM shows people that everyone will succeed & everyone will fail in life, the point is they must live life & experience both & everything in between.

"Failures are made only by those who fail to dare, not by those who dare to fail."

Help Create Our Most Superb Current Canadian Flag,

Rory

Source: XIVth Prime Minister Of The Dominion Of Canada The Right Honourable Lester Bowles "Mike" Pearson, BA, MA, CC, OM, OBE, LLD, PC, Liberal.

The Parliamentarians-Irene Mathyssen, MP

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

December XXth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

Irene Mathyssen, MP is extending Christmas & other glad tidings & greetings to her constituents, which of course would include students home for the holiday season. This is done by inviting them to an Open House.

"Whether you celebrate Christmas as my family does, or Hannukah, or Kwanzaa, or are looking forward to a rocking New Year's Eve, the holiday season is upon us. Before my staff & I take our holiday break, we like to invite you to enjoy us for a little Christmas cheer at the constituency office. I will be hosting an Open House on Friday, December XIXth (19th) & invite Londoners to drop by for some snacks, refreshments, & good company."

Number CLXXXIX (189),

Rory

Source: Irene Mathyssen, New Democratic, London-Fanshawe.

The Parliamentarians-Brian Masse, MP

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

December XXth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

Brian Masse, MP explains what his previous occupation in life was & how it shaped him into wanting to be an elected representative to make the lives of the disabled youth he helped better.

"Prior to this life I worked as an employment specialist on behalf of persons with disabilities, youth at risk."

Number CLXXXVIII (188),

Rory

Source: Brian Masse, MP, New Democratic, Windsor West.

The Parliamentarians-Pat Martin, MP

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

December XXth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

In a clear breach of protocol against a Conservative Senator to a visiting class of Winnipeg elementary school students, Pat Martin, MP retracts that misstatement & swear at the said Senator & instead makes sure to vocalize his feelings with the Senator's proper title with a superb imitiation of the Dick Nixon Watergate tapes!

"I should have called him an Honourable Asshole!"

Number CLXXXVII (187),

Rory

Source: Pat Martin, MP, New Democratic, Winnipeg-Centre.

The Parliamentarians-Wayne Marston, MP

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

December XXth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

For Wayne Marston, MP we can see a true belief in human rights. While its a mainstay of New Democratic Party focus, all people of all parties should be concerned about this area b/c if human beings don't have rights, then they lose their dignity & become slaves. So students interested in human rights & working as say a missionary would do well to heed Wayne's words.
                                                  

"Today and every day, we must commit to protecting human rights & to building a more just & prosperous society in Canada & around the world."

Number CLXXXVI (186),

Rory

Source: Wayne Marston, MP, New Democratic, Hamilton East-Stoney Creek.

The Saturday Presidential Buzz-Stephen Grover Cleveland-Part 2

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

December XXth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

In a IInd brutal faceoff against Pres. Benjamin Harrison, Republican-Indiana (a man he beat in the popular vote but lost II in the electoral college vote IV years earlier), President Grover Cleveland prevailed & got his revenge. So an election where II Presidents that have actually served in the office running against eachother & Cleveland winning (talk about a unique piece of United States history.) In wanting to get back to work as soon as possible with his IInd term, the President wanted to give guidance to students entering student placements in the diplomatic core of the American Republic & Americans overall in general on how to deal with struggles.

"A course worth fighting for is worth fighting for to the end."

March IVth, MDCCCXCIII (1893)-March IVth, MDCCCXCVII (1897),

Rory

Source: XXIVth President Of The United States Of America Stephen Grover Cleveland, Democratic-New York.

The Parliamentarians-Hoang Mai, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Castledowns Public Library Terminal #IV, Edmonton, Alberta

December XIXth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

Proving that even Members Of Parliament are human, Hoang Mai, MP talks to the Commons chamber about a good friend who has just killed himself & this friend was a father of II young kids. Suicide & mental issues are not really talked about in society, almost as if they are shameful so having a parliamentarian shed light on an issue that affects even the highest of public office holders is very important in order to prevent future suicides.

"I would like to ask the House to go easy on me today, because I am a little shaken up. I just learned today that a childhood friend of mine committed suicide. His name was Jean-Maxime Leroux. Mourning his loss are his two children, his family and friends. He will be sadly missed."

Number CLXXXV (185),

Rory

Source: Hoang Mai, MP, New Democratic, Brossard La Prairie.

The Parliamentarians-Larry Maguire, MP

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

December XIXth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

In announcing a newly renovated set of border & customs stations on the Manitoba/United States border, Larry Maguire, MP in ensuring that students wanting to work in the trade sector &/or say study &/or travel in the United States & those American students coming here will be able to cross the border more quickly. This will improve overall efficiency for people & goods traveling across & thus increase revenues for the Government Of The Dominion Of Canada & the Government Of The Republic Of The United States Of America.

"Improving important infrastructure, such as the Goodlands port of entry, will help foster our country's economic growth & prosperity by ensuring the legitimate flow of goods & people across our shared border with the United States is managed efficiently."

Number CLXXXIV (184),

Rory

Source: Larry Maguire, MP, Conservative, Brandon-Souris.

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

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

December XIXth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

Just like the Amber Alert here in Edmonton, in the pre-Christmas holiday rush season, II little girls have been kidnapped from a local Los Angeles shopping centre in Hollywood. The suspect was seen with the girls in a Bob's Big Boy Restaurant purchasing food items & delicious beverages a short time later. As no All Points Bulletin (APB) had yet been issued, customers just assumed it was a father out on the town with his II young daughters. The suspect is a known sexual offender & so Sergeant Joe Friday of the Los Angeles Police Department is brought in to cover IV a police manpower shortage. He happens to be working Burglary detail for missing jewellery in the same shopping centre. A "dragnet" has been put around the shopping centre & a V (5) block radius with customers happily allowing their store purchases & vehicles II be inspected in the hope that they can help find the children both safely & unharmed as soon as possible.

"The search for the four year old twins was intensified. An emergency spot check was made of all known & registered sex offenders."

Get This Guy Joe BIV Its Too Late,

Rory

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

The Parliamentarians-Dave MacKenzie, MP

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

December XVIIIth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

Highlighting a healthy family night of bowling for kids in his riding is what Dave MacKenzie, MP is up to. Quite wise when you consider it not only brings families & friends together for a night out, but is great exercise for the students and family members as well.

"Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to rise today to highlight an event that took place in my riding of Oxford last month: Bowl For Kids Sake. The event was organized by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Woodstock in support of its youth mentorship program."

Number CLXXXIII (183),

Rory

Source: Dave MacKenzie, MP, Conservative, Oxford.

The Parliamentarians-Peter MacKay, PC, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Microsoft Store West Edmonton Mall Courtesy Dell Laptop #III
Edmonton, Alberta

December XVIIIth, MMXIV

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

Married later in life, the Hon. Peter MacKay, PC, MP & his stunning bride Mrs. Nazanin Afshin-Jam Mackay are experiencing the joys of parenthood. In his statement here, you can tell Peter enjoys being a dad!

"Nazanin is a natural mother, so nurturing & full of joy. I'm so fortunate."

Number CLXXXII (182),

Rory

Source: The Honourable Peter MacKay, PC, MP, Minister Of Justice & Attorney General, Conservative, Central Nova.



The Parliamentarians-Lawrence MacAulay, PC, MP

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

December XVIIIth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

For all great Prince Edward Islanders like the Hon. Lawrence MacAulay, PC, MP a big concern is the safety of his province's island shore & also ones that invade our tributaries on the northern & western shores from foreign threats & thus possibly the damage of &/or seizure of fisheries & other assets.

"Mr. Speaker, the Russian container ship that drifted off the west coast raises serious concerns about the response capability of the Canadian Coast Guard. This serious situation was only under control when a U.S. tugboat arrived."

Number CLXXXI (181),

Rory

Source: The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, PC, MP, Liberal, Cardigan.

The Parliamentarians-James Lunney, MP

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

December XVIIIth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

For James Lunney, MP we see a true caring about equal communication rights for the deaf & hard of hearing. With a deaf uncle myself, I like where James is headed here.

"This is about sharing knowledge & communicating knowledge. It is about helping a segment of our population enter fully with us into this marvellous experience of life of learning & growing together."

Number CLXXX (180),

Rory

Source: James Lunney, MP, Conservative, Nanaimo-Alberni.

The Parliamentarians-Tom Lukiwski, MP

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

December XVIIth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

Tom Lukiwski, MP shows proper respect for parliamentary procedures to students visiting the House Of Commons Gallery on a field trip.

"Mr. Speaker, pursuant to standing order XXXVI (VIII)/36 (8), I have the honour to table, in both official languages, the government's responses to XIV (14) petitions."

Number CLXXIX (179),

Rory

Source: Tom Lukiwski, MP, Conservative, Regina-Lumsden-Lake Centre.

The Parliamentarians-Ben Lobb, MP

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

December XVIIth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

On the "check swing" & most certainly not "lobb"ing a softball is Ben Lobb, MP. Ben talks here of the importance of student athletics & minor league baseball in a baseball camp setting.

"The baseball camp last summer was a great success with children attending from V (5) countries. The reason the camp is held is to give back to the community & to teach the children the fundamentals of baseball. We appreciate all the community & business support for the camp & allow the camp to be affordable to everyone."

Number CLXXVIII (178),

Rory

Source: Ben Lobb, MP, Conservative, Huron-Bruce.

The Parliamentarians-Wladyslaw Lizon, MP

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

December XVIIth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

Showing a knowledge of the need to support musical programs (& his love of music as a child & even now), Wladyslaw Lizon, MP darts off a classy written statement to the Frederic Chopin School Of Music.

"Music & art enrich a child's personality & add a unique layer to a person's character. Music has the power to heal mind & body, & has proven to transcend even language, allowing people all over the world to understand a piece without translation. Music has played an important role in my own life & I thank you for the work you do in shaping our youth, the future of this great country."

Number CLXXVII (177),

Rory

Source: Wladyslaw Lizon, MP, Conservative, Mississauga East-Cooksville.

The Parliamentarians-Laurin Liu, MP

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

December XVIth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

Laurin Liu, MP expresses her frustration to students & readers of The Globe & Mail about how little committees are respected under many majority governments, whether they be Liberal or Conservative. She is frustrated that amendments made by committee members are voted down bIV being returned to the House Of Commons (or Committee of the Whole) IV discussion, debate, & proper voting procedures.

"The role of committee should not become less important under a majority government."

Number CLXXVI (176),

Rory

Source: Laurin Liu, MP, New Democratic, Riviere-Des-Mille-Iles.

The Parliamentarians-Chungsen Leung, MP

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

December XVIth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

Chungsen Leung, MP is encouraging student volunteers & other Canadians to get involved with a volunteer cause. Chungsen met with "Flicka" a service dog & has thoughts on this matter are great b/c the human/animal friendship bond or volunteer bond is very important.

"Today, we thank all volunteers who give of their time, put their skills to work, demonstrate acts of kindness & compassion, & willingly make sacrifices to better the lives of others. The dedicated volunteers of Toronto inspire us to rise to the occasion & join them in such meaningful work."

Number CLXXV (175),

Rory

Source: Chungsen Leung, MP, Conservative, Willowdale.  

"To Merge Or Not To Merge: That Is The Question!"

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

December XVIth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

Now let me see if I have the players right here Gordo!

I. For political science students, The Hon. Jim Prentice, QC, MLA, Premier, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Foothills is in talks to merge with Danielle Smith, MLA, Wildrose, Highwood at her behest. I guess she figures Gordie that if she "can't beat 'em, join 'em" & in that scenario she'd be the obvious choice to become the XVIIth Premier & Leader of the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta when Diamonds R Forever Jim steps down in VIII (8) years or II (2) terms under his term limits IV (4) a leader plan!

     - Plus, she'll save the jobs of Vitor Marciano & William McBeath (Billy McBeef) who can use their raw talents to run the election campaigns of newly minted PC MLAs (wait for it)...into the ground!

A young man also named Billy, Billy Shakespeare said of the merger & ensuring that Gay/Straight Alliances never pass.

"To merge or not to merge, that is the question:
     Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
 The slings & arrows of outrageous fortune,
     Or to take arms against a financial sea of troubles,
 And by merging end them?"

"To die, to sleep;
     To sleep erchance to dream; ay there's the rub (not the "body rub" parlour Mike Allen, MLA, Progressive Conservative, Fort McMurray-Wood Buffalo.)
     The insolence of office & the spurns.
The undiscovered country from the merger is bourn,
     Enterprises of great pith & moment.
Thus conscience does make cowards of us all."  

Merge Signs Are Stored In The Warehouses Of Alberta Infrastructure Along With Leftover Former Madam Premier Alison M. Redford, QC, Progressive Conservative "Bvilding Alberta" Signs: Just Ask The Hon. Manmeet S. Bhullar, MLA, Minister of Infrastructure, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Greenway For The Key,

Rory

Source: Merging Facebook Groups To A New Account.

   

The Parliamentarians-Megan Leslie, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Woodcroft (Westmount) Public Library Terminal #XVII
Edmonton, Alberta

December XVth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

As you know a huge part of being elected to any office civically, provincially & federally is to meet with constituents & speak on constituency matters/current events/emergencies etc. in the constituency, or in a constituency office itself. Megan Leslie, MP does just that here when she shows her Halifax constituents & political science students a touch of class in comments about the late Hon. Jim Flaherty, PC, former Minister Of Finance & Conservative MP for Whitby-Oshawa. Megan shows that just b/c a political rival dies it doesn't mean you cannot have been a friend to them in life & honour their memory by being gracious to their colleagues, family, & friends in death.

"My heart goes out to the family of Jim Flaherty, & all my Conservative colleagues. Know that there is love & support around you."

Number CLXXIV (174), 

Rory

Source: Megan Leslie, MP, New Democratic, Halifax.

The Parliamentarians-Pierre Lemieux, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Clareview Public Library Terminal #X
Edmonton, Alberta

Decembder XVth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

Edmonton Public Library (EPL) branches (including this new one in Clareview that came online this very day) have always been supportive of agricultural & agrifood & the farming sector of Alberta that built this province. EPL shows their support with books, magazines, & online research materials that allow Edmontonians & other Albertans the chance to study farming techniques from the past & the latest technologies for working in the agricultural sector, either in a family or commercial farm. So Pierre Lemieux, MP also seems to have a farming focus in his comments today which ties in rather nicely with EPL.

"The committee heard from more than L (50) witnesses who represent many Canadian agricultural sectors. I would like to thank them for sharing their expertise & experience with the committee & for making recommendations."

Number CLXXIII (173),

Rory

Source: Pierre Lemieux, MP, Conservative, Glengarry-Prescott-Russell.

The Parliamentarians-Kellie Leitch, PC, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Beverly Crest Public Library Terminal #XXXI, Edmonton, Alberta

December XVth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

On the social media engine of Facebook, the Hon. Kellie Leitch, PC, MP talks about how disgusting violence against women & violence of any kind is disgusting on the XXVth anniversary of the sombre occasion of the L'Ecole Polytechnique attacks in Montreal.

"This attack cut short the lives of XIV (14) women, who were targeted simply because they were women."

Number CLXXII (172),

Rory

Source: The Honourable Kellie Leitch, PC, MP, Minister Of Labour & Minister Of Status Of Women, Conservative, Simcoe-Grey.

The Parliamentarians-Ryan Leef, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Beverly Crest Public Library Terminal #XXXI, Edmonton, Alberta

December XVth, MMXIV

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

Turning over a new "leaf/leef" is Ryan Leef, MP. Ryan chats about being frustrated that aboriginal youth & First Nations weren't consulted on a matter by the Minister Of Aboriginal Affairs, Ryan in fact goes to bat for his Minister & department & points out the inaccuracies of this statement.

"There was consultation over a one-year period. Yukon First Nations were provided $100,000.00 for consultation, which was receipted & billed back to the Canadian taxpayer."

Number CLXXI (171),

Rory

Source: Ryan Leef, MP, Conservative, Yukon.

The Parliamentarians-Helene LeBlanc, MP

Rory J. Koopmans, B. Admin.
Delton McDonalds Courtesy Wifi
Edmonton, Alberta

December XVth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

The area of interest for Helene LeBlanc, MP is the Rouge National Urban Park Act. This is where parks & forest areas are set aside in urban centres for study & the better health of area residents, including students who study in the area.

"I find the Rouge Park initiative very interesting. We need to think about the long-term protection of these particular areas, which will also be outdoor schools. This will enable urban residents to enjoy nature & give them access to interpretation centres focusing on these ecologically rich & historical areas."

Number CLXX (170),

Rory

Source: Helene LeBlanc, MP, New Democratic, LaSalle-Emard.

The Parliamentarians-Dominic LeBlanc, PC, MP

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

December XIVth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

The Hon. Dominic LeBlanc, PC, MP struggles to honour his late father at his State Funeral, The Right. Hon. His Excellency The Former Governor-General Romeo Leblanc, CC, CMM, ONB, CD, PC who served as Her Majesty's Representative & in Parliament with distinction.

"The country has just lost a devoted Canadian who did his best to serve with humility & compassion. Many of you have lost a dear friend & my sister & I have lost our father. Nous t'aimerons, beaucoup Papa."

Number CLXIX (169),

Rory

Source: The Honourable Dominic LeBlanc, PC, MP, Liberal, Beausejour.

The Parliamentarians-Denis Lebel, PC, MP

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

December XIVth, MMXIV

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

Dear Gordon:

For the Hon. Denis Lebel, PC, MP we seem to have an emphasis on toll roads & how their fees will help pay for construction & maintenance costs from the users directly. Champlain Bridge is being built by the federal government with toll revenue & it has support among many groups, including that of students who use it to transverse to get to & from their classes. Its important b/c of the huge fight over whether the Hon. Jim Prentice, QC, MLA, Premier, Progressive Conservative, Calgary-Foothills is going to direct the Hon. Robin Campbell, MLA, Minister of Finance & President of the Treasury Board, Progressive Conservative, West Yellowhead to put in tolls inII budgetary legislation.

"When we made the announcement, we said there would also be a toll & transit & that the bridge would be built through a public-private partnership. We are following through on that."

Number CLXVIII (168),

Rory

Source: The Honourable Denis Lebel, PC, MP, Minister Of Infrastructure, Communities & Intergovernmental Affairs & President Of The Queen's Privy Council For Canada & Minister Of The Economic Development Agency Of Canada For The Regions Of Quebec, Conservative, Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean.