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A6 -The Canadian Champion, Wednesday, October 8, 2008 Hereswho we think wiII best represent Halton For almost as long as elections and the printcd word have co-existed, newspapers have offered their choice of leaders in local, provincial and federal offices. The purpose of such an exercise isn't necessariiy to sway your vote, but to hopefully make people thînk about the importance of casting a ballot and te, encourage everyone to get out and exercise the right our forefathers fougbt - and died - to preserve for aIl Canadians. ln reaching our decision we looked not only at the local candidates, but also at their respective party leaders and at the reality of the world in wbich we are living. lu the Halton Riding, voters have the choice between Liberal incumbent Gartb Turner, Conservative Lisa Raitt, the NDP's Robert Wagner, Green candidate Amy Collard and Tony Rodrigues of the Christian Heritage Party Here at the Canadian Champion, we havc decided to back a newcomer to the local political scene. She represents the Conservative Party of Canada. At the local level, we feel Raitt brings invaluable experience as CEO and president of the Toronto Port Authority to, a job that will see her focusing on Halton's woefully underfunded infrastructure neecis. We also support Raitt because sbe represents the party that seems best equipped to, lead Canada through the uncertainty of the current economic cri- sis south of the border, through the conclusion of Canadas military involvement in Afghanistan and on tc, wbat we hope will be more prosperous days ahead. Wbile Turner is the riding's most politically-expe- rienced candidate, we believe the outspoken, rebel- lious, party-be-damned approach be bas taken ln the last two-and-a-balf years will be counter-productive to the team-building enviroriment we tbink Canadians want froru their next goverument. Turner, to, bis credit, bas kept in close touch with his constituents tbrougb numerous public forums. He basn't been afraid [o, meet bis detractors in per- rson. However, wbile Turner promises to stand up for bis constituents, we're just not sure where he stands politically. lu the 2006 federal election, he ran successfully for tbe Conservative Party' by basbing the Liberai party Two years later, be now speaks glowingly of the Liberal party and reserves bis venomous attacks for bis Conservative opponent and ber partys leader. Frankly, it sounds like Turner wiil say anytbing to get himself elected. Wbile Collard, Wagner and Rodrigues seem to ah be wel-intentioned candidates witb some înteresting ideas, none bave demonstrated the sort of leadership experience Halton Riding residents need iu order to be beard in Ottawa. Readers Write At wits' end with constant barking DEAR EDITOR: We're wrîting out of secer frustra- tion witb regard to soine people who own dogs. We live in a rural area of Milton and are tanabie to open our windows or enjoy sittîng on our porch due to the constant harkîng of our neighhours' dogs. It disturbs our sleep, our meal- ime and our peace of mind. We understand that a dog wili sometimes bark, but these dogs bark incessantly Tbey bark at everytbing, inciuding the wildiife that roans tbe area. These animais may bc in distress and î.heir owners pay no) attention. These dogs are leit tied up ail day and somnetîmes ail nigbt long, on the cold- est of nighîs and tbe hottcst of days. Tbese saine dog owners dtînî pick up altîer their animnais. \\e hav e hten iold hv the Town diatitif.the Iaw that you have 10 pu k up and dispose ofI your dogs excrernent ni a sanitary mnanner and not throw a mbnt the bush or Icave ot on the roadside - even in rural areas. We prefer not to cail the authorîties and have talked to these people many uies, hut by the next day ifs right back to the same inconsiderate behav- sour. Some dog owners dont seem to gîve any thought wo the anguish their animais cause others. Tbey gîve responsîbie dog ownmers a bad naine. Mayhe the Town of Miton could consider printîug the noise hyiaws and animal regulations in the newspaper [roui tîme tw unie. J. AND D. MILLER MILTON zbtCiQanablîan cQinpwon Min riýCon r iy Nevspapn Sin, 1860 555 Industnial Dr Multon, Ont. L9T 5El 905-878-2341 Editonial Fax: 905-878-4943 Advertising Fax: 905-876-2364 Classified:905-875-3300 Circulation: 905-878-5947 www.mniltoncanaclianchampion.com V.P. - Group Publisher Neil Oliver General Manager Davi Hirvey Editor in Chief JI]l Davis Managing Editor KI'aei Mîcehi Advertising Director Production Manager Circulation Manager Office Manager sndv PcIý The Canadian Champion, published every Wednesday and Friday. is a division of Metroland Media Group Ltd. - Presdent an Oliver Aderin , , pie orn n ecn crOt,(,nr ratinr thn pvnie i a ipograhia rr, fhi pci 5001 hrnder iiigspare occ.pnn ni thoenroneoun nitqeheer anîn a reanonable aliowance for sgnature, wi i n e hanged forbut thenbalance of maderfisCnent w' ib p.idfor ainrheappirnab:e rate The pulsher rnonnves thenîhi tn ranegorine adveensemenis or declne. CCAB Audited flrecognizird foir excellennce by ô ) M Ontario Communlty OCI1a Newspapers Association Canadran Conmuniy CCA Newspapers Asociatioan oe LllRIl SbranNewsoape(s w. fAmer a Halton Halthcar Support for fundraiser simply amazing DEAR EDITOR: The Cops for Cancer event organizing committee would like to acknowledge the support received from the sponsors, everybody that in anyway supported us and everybody who attendeil the event that took place at Milton Mail on September 6. With everybodys support, we were able to raise more than $17,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society Once agam, Miltonians and sup- porters from the surrounding areas have shown the power of people when banding together for a valu- able cause. We're very grateful te the spon- sors. These people went welbeyond expectations and came on that Saturday witb ail they bad to give. A big thank you goes out to Vince Abruzesse and his staff at Sheer Pleasure in the maIl. They did an awesome job sbaving heads, cutting hair and waxing legs. Thank you, Vince, and everybody from your salon. You people are unbelievable. Thank you to the Milton Scouts for taking care of the barbecue and the donated items for the food table. Thank you to the Milton Mal and its employees for allowing us to use the prenuses and helpmng set up and dlean up after the event. Thank you, Milton, for your sup- port We'il see you ail agamn next year. COPS FOR CANCR 2008 MILTON COMM17TEE Jingle Be'll Fond UNITED WAY OF MILTON MIL(TO N SANTA CLAUS PARADE CANOADA OAY T AHENA Te akdI, uiio ward 5howeM a 5 On