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Subject: Re: I have a telephone

Author: Rolf Tueschen

Date: 12:08:46 07/19/02

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On July 19, 2002 at 13:35:54, Bruce Moreland wrote:

>On July 18, 2002 at 11:13:13, Kevin Strickland wrote:
>
>>Funny how you mention his name here as he was just in an article in the
>>newspaper here in Edmonton last week. I knew Peter and I must say that whole
>>fiasco with Pete Galati saddened me. Let me shed a little light on the character
>>of Peter Skinner. Then you might see why he not also left this club, he also
>>trashed plans to hold this very tournament 2 years ago in which he had immense
>>sponsorship and organization.
>>
>>Peter Skinner was just mentioned in the Edmonton Sun ( local newspaper ) last
>>week as he is recieving a Certificate of Commendation from the Governor General
>>of Canada for saving three people's lives in a house fire in June of 1999. In
>>2001 he recieved a Bronze Medal of Bravery for the same incident. In fact
>>incident he was severely hurt himself after saving the second person yet found
>>the courage to go back into a burning house and save two little kid's mother
>>that was trapped in a second floor bedroom. Both the medal and the certificate
>>are two of the highest honors a civilian can attain in Canada and are seen in
>>the outmost respect.
>
>I just called the Edmonton Sun, and was transferred to the library.  The
>substring "Peter Skinner" has not appeared in the Edmonton Sun at any time
>during the past three years.
>
>The librarian was very clear on this.
>
>"So, if the sub-string P E T E R  S K I N N E R had appeared anywhere in the
>paper, that search would have found it?"
>
>"Yes, it would have.  I also looked up 'Pete Skinner', and no hits on that,
>either."
>
>>In June of 2000 during the Christmas season, The Edmonton Food Bank was having
>>an incredible time getting donations. Peter took it upon himself to stage 13
>>events over a 6 week period to bring in donations. He not only was able to help
>>meet their food target goals he was also able to raise $40,000 to help children
>>in poverty. To which he donated another $20,000 of his own money to. Peter often
>>is on commitees here in Edmonton with respect to helping those in need. If you
>>were to mention the incident to people here in Edmonton in regards to Pete
>>Galati you would be first laughed at then probably sent packing. He is _very_
>>respected here.
>
>I spoke with the executive director of the Edmonton Gleaner's Association, also
>known as the Edmonton Food Bank.  She has been there since 1989, and has never
>heard of Peter Skinner.
>
>>Peter was also a very high ranking person in Telus Communications here in
>>Edmonton before accepting a position in a company here that specializes in
>>helping individuals with developemental problems. Since then he has helped open
>>11 "foundations" that help care for these people.
>
>I called Telus and nobody named Peter Skinner has ever worked there.
>
>I spent a lot of time writing posts the other day, and I just spent a half hour
>on the phone, making toll calls to another country, which is going to cost who
>knows how much.
>
>If you are fucking with me, I am not impressed.
>
>bruce

Before you  hit your ceiling, Bruce, let me give you back  a little bit what you
did in my favor - what if the name Peter Skinner is a pseudonym? Perhaps you
should ask there for the incidents Kevin mentioned? Excuse me, that is all I can
say. I'm not in the debate.

Rolf Tueschen



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