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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday February 24, 2007 - 7 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Pud By Steve Nease snease@haltonsearch.com MPP takes issue with other's view I was disappointed to read so many factual errors in Mr. Ted Chudleigh's column (Oakville Beaver, Feb. 17.) Indeed, Mr. Chudleigh's suggestion that the Oakville Hospital was "on the verge of being built four years ago" couldn't be further from the truth. The oversized cheque presentations made by Mr. Chudleigh's colleague, Mr. Tony Clement -- the former provincial health minister and now the federal health minister -- created false hope for so many communities across the province including here in Oakville. When the McGuinty government was elected in 2003, it was faced with a seemingly insurmountable $5.6 billion budget deficit left behind by Mr. Chudleigh's Tory government. Although quick to make promises, they fundamentally ignored the declining state of the province's critical infrastructure, in particular our hospitals. The McGuinty government has made massive investments to repair the neglect of the past through ReNew Ontario -- the McGuinty government's five-year plan to invest more than $30 billion in rebuilding the province's public infrastructure. Over 100 hospital projects are moving ahead across the province, including a new hospital that will serve our community of Oakville and the broader Halton region. The expansion of the Maternal/Child unit at the current site of the Oakville hospital received the support of the government and will provide appropriate space for family-centered care. This project is scheduled for implementation in 2007. The McGuinty government is pleased to be working alongside the Town of Oakville on the site selection for the new hospital and the community should look forward to seeing significant progress in the development of the hospital in the months to come. Unlike the previous government, the McGuinty government has done more than simply show up for photo-ops. We're actually building for the future ­ right here in Oakville. KEVIN FLYNN OAKVILLE MPP REDUCE REUSE RECYCLE Gifts & Home THE HE DECORATING CLASS presented by Interior Designer, Susan Madigan Carr Where: Finials 67 Bronte Rd., Oakville 905-825-1202 When: Thurs., Mar. 1-Mar. 22 (7pm-9pm) p p Wed., Mar. 21-Apr. 11 (7pm-9pm) Cost: 4 Week Session $135 (p The Decorating Class will inspire you to discover what is current and popular in home decorating and what style suits you, your lifestyle and your family. Course Includes: Principles of Design, style, colour, furniture placement, storage, display and staging ideas. check us out at www.oakvillebeaver.com Call today to Register, as space is limited! email: finialsbronte@yahoo.ca 67 Bronte Road, Oakville 905-825-1202 DIRECTORY To advertise in this section Buztron 905-257-5500 905 257 6382 Taxes (personal & corporate), accounting, payroll, GST/PST, business startups, incorporation. Fax: 2007 J & J Accounting Firm Personal Income Tax Return Small Business Tax Corporate Tax Return Bookkeeping Outstanding Services, Great Rates, Seniors a 15% off 603 Argus Road Suite 204 Oakville On L6J 6G6 Tel: 905-339-2765 Call Kay @ 905-845-3824 ext. 278 ANGELO ESPOSITO TAX SERVICES · Basic returns from $25 · Small Businesses, Rentals Payroll & Bookkeeping Services Canadian & U.S. · E-file ­ no extra charge Personal Income Tax Returns Call (905) 847-4626 for a free estimate CAN-AM TAX CENTER INC. email: buztron@cogeco.ca g email: www.buztron.com kjohnstone@oakvillebeaver.com (905) 829-2687 Hopedale Mall 1515 Rebecca St., Suite 212 1-888-923-8002 Oakville, Ontario L6L 5G8 Fax (905) 469-8156