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4 THE NEW TANNER THURSDAY, MAY 31, 2012 LOVELY LILACS: The recent warm weather has brought out some beautiful lilac blooms in this Acton garden on Lasby Lane. - Iain Brennan photo RETURNS WITH A CAUSE: Wellington-Halton Hills MPP Ted Arnott participated in the "Returns for Leukemia" bottle drive at the Beer Store in Acton on Saturday, May 26. All of the proceeds of the event were donated to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada for blood cancer research. Across the province, the bottle drive was expected to raise more than $1-million. ­ Submitted photo Ted Arnott acclaimed to run again in Wellington- Halton Hills WATERWORKS: Now that the Superior Glove Splash Pad in Prospect Park is open, many families are enjoying the fun while cooling down during the recent spell of hot weather - Ted Tyler photo Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak congratulated MPP Ted Arnott on his nomination as the Ontario PC candidate for Wellington-Halton Hills. Hudak applauded and thanked Arnott for his unwavering focus on reducing the size and cost of government and kick-starting the economy to create private-sector jobs. "Ted has earned the confidence of his community over and over again because they know they can count on him to represent their priorities," said Hudak. "While the McGuinty Liberals continue to deepen Ontario's economic crisis, the Ontario PC Party is promoting solutions to create new jobs and rein in government spending." "I believe Ontario's best days are yet to come, and I've always believed this", Arnott said. "If we encourage the values that made us great: family, community, thrift, hard work, respect for others, living within our means, and if our leadership is honest, principled and inspiring to young and old, our best days will indeed be visible on the horizon," he added. In his acceptance speech, Arnott also expressed his sincere appreciation to his supporters. Ontario PC MPPs believe the McGuinty Liberal Government's budget is putting Ontario on the road to a $30-billion deficit. It is the wrong path for Ontario. Hudak has offered an alternative plan for private sector job growth which includes: · Balancing the budget to encourage businesses to expand and hire · Lowering taxes for job-creating businesses · Eliminating costly and failed wind and solar subsidies for more affordable energy · A more flexible and responsive approach to regulation, and · More skilled trades jobs by modernizing the apprenticeship system. Arnott was first elected to the Ontario Legislature at the age of 27 in 1990, and he's been re-elected ever since. He and his wife Lisa live in Fergus, and they have three teenage sons. He currently serves as the PC Critic for Intergovernmental Affairs and he serves the House as an assistant Speaker. We carry all major brands Best New aNd Used tire deals! Quality/service/Price with 25 years experience Tel: 519-853-8530 www.besttiredeals.ca 12865, Hwy 25 acton, on.