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Former Hydro CEO bought tickets to Flynn fundraiserHow did Oakville MPP Kevin Flynns Oakville Provincial Liberal Oakville Beavercontacted (OHC), paid $500 to attend a banquet event name make it into a Town of Oakville staff Association Treasurer Debbie the Towns legal department hosted by David Caplan in support of Kevin report outlining political contributions McGill questioned its validi-and was referred to the Flynn MPP. made by the Town-owned Oakville Hydro ty.Towns Internal Audit "Similarly, in 2008, Mr. Bystrin paid $250 Corporation?As the Treasurer and Director Pierre Sauvageot.to attend an evening event with George That is what members of the Oakville Chief Financial Officer of the He replied, The answer Smitherman in support of Kevin Flynn MPP. Provincial Liberal Association were asking Oakville Provincial Liberal to your questions can be Both these ticket payments were reimbursed themselves after the report, discussed dur-riding association for over 11 found within Appendix 1 to Mr. Bystrin by OHC.ing a Jan. 17 council meeting, stated Oakville years, I have been responsible Political Party or Candidate As you will see, by looking at the Hydro made contributions to the Ontario for keeping the financial Contributions found on page Elections Ontario returns for the 2008 and Liberal Fund of $250 in 2008 and $500 in records and books for the eight of 10 of the report from 2009 years, Alex Bystrin is listed as a con-2009 to purchase tickets to events in support association, including fund-the Internal Auditor. Under tributor.of Flynn.raisers and annual donations.the description column, I've "However, since the tax receipt issued to Oakville MPP Kevin FlynnAs the statement came from the Town of At no point during my tenuredescribed the details of the the donor is the net value of the contribu-Oakvilles legal department and no one on has Oakville Hydro ever issued a cheque to amounts paid to the Ontario Liberal fund. tion and does not include cocktails and din-council challenged it, the statement was our association, she said.In 2009, Mr.(Alex) Bystrin, former president ner, only $400 and $180 are shown for 2009 repeated inThe Oakville Beaveron Jan. 19.To shed light on this contradiction,The and CEO of Oakville Hydro Corporation and 2008, respectively.Earn compulsory credits. Develop career skills. Get outside. Build a community. Make a difference.Employment HaltonCelebrating30 Years!monthsylp5pA!yadoTcredits4Looking to hire? We can help...new 20friendsawesome to all Halton employers.experience1Drop by or call usOPEN HOUSEBronte Village Mall, 2441 Lakeshore Road West, Unit 16, HaltonsWed. Feb. 9th, 2011 CommunityOakville or call us at 905-825-6000 ext. 2711Environmental6:30pmLeadershipSidrabene SiteProgramFor more information call Employment Halton at:5100 Appleby LineHalton RegionDial 311 or 905-825-6000Toll free: 1-866-4HALTON TTY: 905-827-9833TrailheadProgram.org for Grade 10Visit: www.halton.ca/employmenthalton or www.HaltonJobs.caBronteCreekProject.org for Grade 11/12Friday, February 25, 2011ANNOUNCEMENT1412 Eddie Shain Dr, Oakville7:00 pm Speakers PresentationKMT Consulting Associates proudly presents$40 per personTheThirty Forties Networking Club& (monthly)Launch PartyA wine & cheese affair club designed for professional men & women interested in meeting on a monthly basis to discuss world issues, social media and alternative approaches to medicine. Meetings will be held the last Friday of each month. Certifi ed professional specialists will be on hand to present on monthly themes and answer questions.For more information and to register, please visit our website at: www.kmtconsultingassociates.comor call647-234-53739 Thursday, February 3, 2011 OAKVILLE BEAVER www.insideHALTON.com