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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday August 16, 2006 - 5 Nomination meeting Sept. 11 Dragon Boat Festival Sunday The Rotary Club of Oakville Trafalgar is holding its third annual Oakville Charity Dragon Boat Festival on Sunday. More than 60 teams are expected to compete this year at Kelso Conservation Area in Milton. The Burloak Canoe Club is entering four boats in this 500-metre race. Participants will race in heats from 8:30 a.m. ­ 4:30 p.m. This year proceeds of the event will be going to the Halton Children's Aid Society as well as several other charities. Last year $25,000 was raised. Abut 2,500 people participated.This year's target is $50,000. For more information, see www.rcot.ca. Continued from page 1 Conservative nomination." Turner alleges that the group is affiliated with local churches and is looking for a candidate to oppose him, who would vote to re-open the samesex marriage issue. He also said he believes one person the group is working with as a potential candidate is D'Arcy Keene, who Turner defeated during the last nomination contest. Contacted for a comment, Keene said he isn't a candidate at this point, but it's something he's not ruling out. "I've recently been approached by groups of people about contesting Garth," he said. He added that the individuals he talked to are long-time Conservative supporters and "some are people of faith." "(Their concern) gets back to party loyalty, and I have to agree that I'd like to see a nominee, who's more loyal to "While that is democracy in action, and I respect it, this also means a special interest candidate can emerge whose views might be completely at odds with the majority of people who live in this riding ." Halton MP Garth Turner the party and its leader," Keene said. He noted that he does support reopening the same-sex marriage issue -- something Prime Minister Stephen Harper said he would do prior to being elected. "It's important for a party to follow through," he said. A nomination meeting to select the Halton Conservative candidate for the next federal election will be held Sept. 11 at the Lion's Hall in Campbellville starting at 7:30 p.m. Anyone who wants to challenge Turner for the nomination is required to come forward by Sunday, which is also the last day for new party members to sign up. Candidates must post a monetary deposit, garner support from 25 local Conservatives and have been party members for at least six months. Then, whoever receives the largest number of votes from those in attendance Sept. 11 will be deemed the nominated candidate. Turner said he believes the nomination rules "certainly favour any group who can sign up instant members and then stack a meeting." He went on to say, "While that is democracy in action, and I respect it, this also means a special interest candidate can emerge whose views might be completely at odds with the majority of people who live in this riding." -- Melanie Hennessey can be reached at mhennessey@miltoncanadianchampion.com. CCARE walk set for Aug. 26 Canada Central America Relief Effort (CCARE), founded by Hilda Rossi of Oakville, is holding its Fourth annual five-kilometre Run/Walk at Spencer Smith Park, Lakeshore Road and Brant Street in Burlington, on Aug. 26. The event will start at 9:30 a.m. Registration is at 8 a.m. To register online go to www.vrpro.ca or see www.runningroom.ca. Proceeds will support the agency's ongoing relief work in the Merendon Mountains of Guatemala. CCARE sends multidisciplinary volunteer teams to Guatemala to continue its ongoing relief work. For information call 905-639-8053, e-mail vrpro@sympatico.ca or visit www.canadiancare.org. Mississauga-Oakville Bridge Centre Fall And The American Contract Bridge League Bridge Monday evenings 7:45, beginning September 18 FOR BEGINNERS...8 weeks, $139.00 beginning September Lessons Wednesday afternoons 1:30,weeks, $139.00 20 FOR "RUSTY" PLAYERS...8 th th Monday mornings 9:45, beginning September 18th Wednesday evenings 7:45, beginning September 20th THE BRIDGE CENTRE OFFERS GAMES & LESSONS FOR PLAYERS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS (See our website) Please call (905) 820-5728 www.raynerbridge.com