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The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday May 31, 2006 - 7 MORE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Halton Regional Chair candidate says letter writer's criticism off base I want to get the facts straight about a recent letter to the editor by David Bazar. I want Mr. Bazar to know the reason that I am running for Regional Chair is because I have been approached by a number of people encouraging me to seek the position. I am even being stopped on the street by people I have never met before telling me to run for the position. Since I filed to run I have been out knocking on doors and have received very positive reactions. Many people remember my record of standing up for my constituents. They comment on how I stood with the people of Oakville and voted against the government when 82 per cent of Oakville residents voted against the provincial downloading bill on a municipal ballot. I also resent Mr. Bazar's allegations in his letter to the editor of being a part of a corrupt government. I was the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario when the sponsorship program occurred at the federal level. I was elected Speaker by members of all parties of the Legislature. The Speaker is responsible for the running of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario which is a $110 million dollar operation. I recently turned down jobs to coach hockey in Australia and in Holland in order to run for Halton Regional Chair because I believe in our great community. Mr. Bazar is also wrong about the pension. You may remember the Ontario government eliminated the MPP's pensions and I am not receiving any pension from any government at any level. I also did not receive a severance of $140,000 from the federal government. I trust Mr. Bazar will do the honorable thing and publicly apologize for the errors in his letter to the editor. In his letter Mr. Bazar asks people to run for elected office, but it is because of the misinformation and personal attacks by people like Mr. Bazar that a lot of good people do not seek office. I put my name forward because I believe my background as an MPP, MP and Speaker of the House gives me the experience to serve our great community. GARY CARR HALTON REGIONAL CHAIR CANDIDATE What's in your grocery cart? Research shows that 30 to 35 per cent of all cancer vented by eating s can be prewell, being activ e and staying at weight. Making sim a healthy body ple changes to th e way you eat and active are two of becoming more the best defences against many type On your next sh s of cancer. opping trip: · Buy vegetables and fruit for snac ks · Choose high fibre foods: Try whole wheat br bagels and past eads, buns, a and brown rice. · Go low fat: Pick ing low fat foods is as easy as bu cuts of meat or ying leaner even skipping m eat and buying instead; choosing fish or legumes items that are lo w fat or fat free. · Skip the salt: Th ink about buying fresh ingredients ple stir-fries, hom to make simemade pizzas an d whole wheat pa stas. - News Canada FOOD FACT Zinfandel BBQ Sauce This BBQ sauce is made for all manner of grilled meats, from baby back ribs to hamburgers to chicken. Pair with a glass of full-bodied red Zinfandel to bring the sauce's spice and slight sweetness into perfect harmony. Ingredients: 1 Tbsp butter 1/2 C minced onions 1 Tbsp Dijon-style mustard 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp brown sugar 1/2 Tbsp salt 2 Tbsp Worcestershire 1 C tomato catsup 1 C red Zinfandel Method: In a medium saucepan sauté onions in melted butter until soft, about 10 minutes. Add all of the remaining ingredients and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 30 minutes. Generously brush or spoon sauce over meat during barbeque cooking. You can also serve warmed sauce with finished meat at the table. Makes 2 cups of Zinfandel sauce. - News Canada Demetra's Delights Catering 905-510-6092 Caterer Corporate Events Party Planner in Your Home t Facility etc. Private Parties, Weddings Anniversaries, Intimate Dinners European Trained Personal Chef d Excellence