A4 THE OAKVILLE BEAVER Wednesday May 5, 1999 C a r r a l l y t o r a i s e a w a r e n e s s o f r o a d s a f e t y The winner of the 1999 Car Rally for Road Safety on May 30th may not be the fastest driver in the event, but they will be the safest. Organized by the Oakville Road Safety Coalition, the rally is designed to be a fun and entertaining activity that will educate participants about road safety, while drawing attention to the fact that road safety is the biggest concern of Halton residents. 'Traffic concerns are the biggest thing people bring to the Halton Regional Police and community consultation com mittees," said Patti Eix, Chair of Trafalgar Community Consultation Committee and member of the Oakville Road Safety Coalition. Eix says common road safety com plaints involve speeding, running red lights, stop signs, passing school buses, turns made from wrong lanes, and ignor ing pedestrian crossovers. The rally involves a driver, a naviga tor and as many people as there are seat belts for in a car, following instructions on where to go. Each team is marked on how they perform each of the traffic situ ations as they unfold. Teams are not marked on how fast they complete the activity. "It's to put road safety in people's faces," said Eix. 'Teams will be marked on everyday traffic situations that you don't even think about, such as stop signs and running lights. The rally begins in the south parking lot of Oakville Place and finish at Halton Regional Police Headquarters, on Bronte Road, with a barbecue, entertainment, and prizes. The Grand Prize is one free day at Doug Annett's Skid Control School for the winning driver and navi gator. Thirty-five cities are holding the 1999 Car Rally for Road Safety this year. Registration costs $10 a vehicle, and all money collected is being donated to HEROES 2000. Teams can enter into the rally in an open class and a corporate class. Rally media sponsors to assist in advertising the event are needed for $35. The car rally will also kick off Oakville's participation in Ontario Road Safety Challenge; a week dedicated to raising awareness about road safety from May 30th to June 6th. A Child Safety Seat Clinic is also being organized by the Oakville Road Safety Coalition where volunteer inspec tors will examine child safety seats. C u s t o m e r s s c a r e o f f w o u l d - b e r o b b e r Lasso Yourself a Mustang ^ ^ e a c h or 3 for $10 only 10,000 tickets will be sold s t i v a l for more information: 1.38S.2 www.oakviile-festlval.org The attempted robbery of a variety store in north Oakville has investigators seeking help to track down the masked thug responsible. At 9:45 p.m., Tues., April 13th, a lone male walked into Oakville Gardens Variety, on Sixth Line at Culham Street. He indicated he had a gun and demanded cash. At that point, two customers entered the store. 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Please call 1-800-222-TIPS or 825-TIPS (that's 825- 8477) or on the web www.enlightning.com/~crimestop- pers.html. CRIME S T O P P E R S Call 825-T IPS or 1-800-668-5151 P Hates Pilates Works™ offers you the n o n -im p a c t w o rko u t from the "ins ide out" crea ting a long , lean phys ique bu ild in g from the co re a b d o m ina l and back strength. You w ill leave fee ling revita lized, toned and m ov ing freely. P lease feel free to call us a b o u t class tim es & fees. A va ilab le at; Classics School of Dance 282 Church St. Pilates in Downtown Oakville By Stephanie MacLellan Ballet dancer Christine Markus danced professionally in both New York City and throughout Europe for 17 years. During that time she trained body limber to meet the harsh physical demands of professional dancing. Pilates (pronounced pil-ah-tees) Works™ is a non-impact exercise system that stretches, tones and lengthens muscles. "Pilates has kept me from serious injury from rigorous daily rehearsal schedules," said Christine. As a matter of fact, Christine so believes in the system that she want ed to make it available at Classic Dance Studio Inc., the downtown dance studio she owns with her husband, professional ballet dancer Tibor Markus. After nine months of extensive Pilates training with Moira Stott at the Stott Conditioning Training Centre in Toronto. Markus' now offers Pilates Works™ to the the public. They teach Pilates on a private basis. A thorough assessment of the clients condition is followed by a personalized program formulated by one of the Markus' based on the results. They then train the client on one of the machines that use movement and resistance, such as the "Universal Reformer," "the Cadillac," "the Ladder Barrer and others. Although Pilates Works™ was originally developed for dancers, Christine says the benefits for other athletes such as golfers, tennis or squash players, moms-to-be, figure skaters and even active children are tremendous. For more information about Pilates Works™ call 845-5914 or visit 282 Church St in Downtown Oakville. You can also visit the Ballet Markus website at www.sayitagain.com/BalletMarkus/PilatesWorksTM. DEVELOPMENT CHARGE PUBLIC MEETINGS On March 1,1998, the new Devebpment Charges Act, 1997 ("Act") came into force. All municipalities are required to update their development charge by-laws and policies under the Act. Development Charges Study Process The Region is cunrently undertaking the following development charges studies and is considering the fol lowing: 1 2 3 1. Region-wide development charges by-law for residential and non-residential development in the Region; 2. Milton 401 Industrial Park area specific development charge by-law for non-residential development to recover costs related to water and wastewater infrastructure; and 3. Area specific road development charges by-law for residential and non-residential development to be imposed in the urban and HUSP expansion area of Milton and the Halton Hills 401 Corridor. Public Meetings The Region is embarking on a consultation process consisting of the following public meetings: Date Time Meeting Purpose Tuesday, June 1, 1999 9:30 a.m. Administration & Finance Committee To present the development chaiges background studies, proposals and by-laws pursuant to section 12 of the Act. Wednesday, June 16, 1999 1:30 p.m. Administration & Finance Committee To further consider the development charge proposals. Wednesday, June 23,1999 9:30 a.m. Council To consider the proposals and whether to enact the proposed development chaiges by-laws. All meetings will be held in the Council Chambers, Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario, L6M 3L1. All interested persons are invited to attend these public meetings and to make representations and/or sub mit written submissions. It is intended that the committee and Council will consider each of the studies and proposed by-laws separately at each of the public meetings. An agenda for the June 1 meeting will be available on May 28, 1999. Interested persons should note that the development charge proposals may change as a result of the meet ings, submissions, and any further staff reports. Background Studyr Starting May 17, 1999, the development charge background studies and by-laws can be obtained at the Office of the Regional Clerk, between 8:30 A.M. and 4:30 P.M. | For Further Information ; Any written submissions, comments, questions or requests for further information and reports should be directed to Mark Scinocca (ext. 7043) at 825-6000,853-0501 (Acton), 878-8113 (Georgetown), 639A540 (Aldershot), 823-6720 (Streetsville), the 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 Public Meetings, please call Ms. Pat Crimmins, Deputy ; Clerk, Ext 7256, at the same numbers. • • Joan A. 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