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www.oakvillebeaver.com The Oakville Beaver, Wednesday February 27, 2008 - 15 Expectations must be realistic Continued from page 10 She spoke of the challenges in working in a country with a literacy rate of just over 30 per cent among men, and less than 15 per cent among women. "When you have a population that has very little education, to expect them to run a government the day it's elected is a bit unrealistic. You have to train these people," she said. And to expect things to change overnight, Bollozos emphasized, is unrealistic. "Development is a long-term process. It can take a country 20 years." However, she says strides have been made. Statistics released by United Nations show the number of health care professionals, teachers and teacher training programs have all increased recently. "Now there are more teachers in a situation where there were almost none before, or where they were hiding because they were punished for being teachers," she said. "They are moving forward." To find out more about the Oakville Community Centre for Peace, Ecology and Human Rights, call 905-849-5501. Correction A photo caption in the Saturday, Feb. 23 Weekend Edition of The Oakville Beaver, contained incorrect information about the purpose of the recent Incredibowl: Pop Goes the '80s fundraising event held Feb. 16. The event was the second annual such fundraiser for Sexual Assault and Violence Intervention Services (SAVIS). The Regional Municipality of Halton www.halton.ca NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Development Charges By-law In April 2007, Halton Region began a consultation process for the 2008 development charges update. A Background Study now has been prepared to propose a by-law that will replace the Region's existing region-wide residential and non-residential roads and general services development charges in By-law No. 99-04, region-wide residential and non-residential water water and wastewater development charges in By-law No. 102-03. The "2008 Halton Development Charge Background Study" for the Region's Development Charges By-law was made available to the public on Wednesday February 27, 2008, and L6M 3L1. You're You re invited to surround yourself in the world of FABERGÉ. Join us for this very special opportunity to view limited edition FABERGÉ contemporary jewellery and Objects of Art never before seen in Canada. Own a piece of the world's most collectable jewellery. Saturday, March 1st 10:00 am -- 6:00 pm Sunday, March 2nd 12:00 pm -- 5:00 pm 5% of proceeds will be donated to Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital Public Meeting The Development Charges Act, 1997 requires that at least one public meeting be held prior to the passing of a development charges by-law. The purpose of this public meeting is to present the 2008 Halton Development Charge Background Study and proposed by-law and to allow persons to make representations relating to the proposed by-law. The public meeting will be held by the Regional Administration and Finance Committee as follows: Date: Time: Place: Wednesday, March 19, 2008 9:30 a.m. Council Chambers, Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario All interested persons are invited to attend the public meeting and to make representations. Interested persons should note that the development charge proposals might change will be presented to the Administration and Finance Committee at its regular meeting of Wednesday, April 30, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. in the Halton Room. Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. in Council Chambers. For Further Information Any questions should be directed to Paula Kobli at 825-6000, ext. 7184, Toll Free 1-866-442-5866, Regional Municipality of Halton, Corporate Services Department, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6M 3L1. If you wish to appear as a delegation at any of the meetings, including the public meeting, please call Ms. Sue Lathan, Deputy Clerk at 905-825-6000, ext. 7254. Monica Wallenfels Regional Clerk 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1 Tel: 905-825-6000 · Toll Free: 1-866-442-5866 · TTY: 905-827-9833 · www.halton.ca 290208 www.knarjewellery.com 321 Cornwall Road, Olde Oakville Market Place (next to Whole Foods) 905.815.8777