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*__ which outlined his reasons for entering _ We will be releasing those déetails _ time beliet in conservative vaiues. ' Sparlmg S site for préss conference questloned by councnl colleague By ROB KELLY Special to the Beaver With that announcement, Sparling joined Janet Mitchell and Jackie Cutmore as nomination hopefuls. Stephen Sparling shouldn‘t have used Halton Region‘s offices to hold a press conference announcing he‘ll try for the Progressive Conservative nomiâ€" nation in Oakvilleâ€"Milton, said a disâ€" gruntled Fred Oliver, Wednesday. held at Halton Region headquarters. end the tax and grab trend." Sparling also emphasized his longâ€" The 34â€"yearâ€"old Oakyville regional Sparling offered few details on how _ time involvement with both the provinâ€" councillor read a prepared statement _ those goals would be achieved. cial and federal PC party and his longâ€" which outlined his reasons for entering "We will be releasing those details time belief in conservative values. Both Sparling and Oliver are Oakville regional councillors. Prior to getting down to formal business at Wednesday‘s council meeting, Oliver Mayor Ann Mulvale, also considerâ€" ing a run at the nomination, is expected to make her intentions known next week. Sparling made the announcement during a scheduled press conference held at Halton Region headquarters. tephen Sparling ended weeks of speculation Wednesday by _# announcing he will seek the nomiâ€" nation of the Oakvilleâ€"Milton Federal Progressive Conservative riding associaâ€" tion June 23rd. Oakville Beaver Staff By SAL BOMMARITO It‘s official â€" Sparling seeks Tory nomination KITCHENER HWY 7 | BEST OF COUNTRY| COUNTRY DECORATING ACCESSORIES ‘ *« ANTIQUES â€" FOLK ART â€" ' + COUNTRY CRAFTS â€" « COUNTRY FASHIONS â€" « REPRODUCTIVE FURNITURE â€" LUNCHEON BY SNYDERS SWEETS AND SAVORY‘S > â€"FREE PARKING â€" < ADMISSION: ADULTS $3.50 CHILDREN $1.00 INFORMATION (519) 846â€"5626 (DAYS) (519) 846â€"9485 (EVENINGS) * pres anting the * HAMILTON GUELPH FERGUS TORONTO rose to rain on Sparling‘s parade â€" hot _ administration centre for his announceâ€" on the heels of a carefully orchestrated _ ment because it was a convenient gathâ€" press conference Sparling staged in a _ ering point for area media types, there to nearby office half an hour earlier. cover the council meeting. "Is it right that a candidate for federâ€" al office use the facilities of the region for a press conference?" Oliver asked the 20 regional councillors still settling in their seats. Meeting chairman Barry Lee had just finished congratulating Sparling for tossing his hat into the ring. "Supporting the taxpayer‘s ongoing battle against a constantly growing tax burden is something I‘m very familiar with," he said. ‘"The message I‘ve been hearing is that people want someone who will make a greater effort to help end the tax and grab trend." Sparling, looking somewhat surâ€" prised, said he only used Halton‘s Sparling said 3 s his nomination platform _ will emphasize fiscal responsibility and lower taxes, issues which he has fought for as a municipal councillor. Stephen Sparling the race and then answered quesâ€" tions from the media. "The press are here anyway," agreed Halton Hills councillor Rick Bonnette. "I don‘t see that it‘s any big issue." "No one anticipated (longâ€"time Oakvilleâ€"Milton MP) Otto (Jelinek) would step down. I‘ve been an effective municipal councillor and I have a mesâ€" sage to take to Ottawa. I think we have a very serious shot." Sparling said the thing that sets him apart from other nomination hopefuls is that "I have a track record of doing exactly what I set out to do." Councillor Oliver stuck to his guns after the meeting. "I think it‘s out of order to hold such a function in this building, or any municipal building. We should not be involved in federal poliâ€" s » tics later in our campaign," he said. Sparling did say he would support "legislation towards a balanced budget." "I ran (in the municipal election) on a platform to do something about high property taxes," said Sparling, of his motivation for seeking public office in 1991. ALSO 15% off all Sanderson and JoAnne custom Jabrics ordered before May 10, 1993 all inâ€"stock store merchandise Friday, Saturday Sunday 23, 24, 25 April, 1993 Friâ€"Sat. 10â€"5, Sun 1â€"5 35% Of for a total savings of