Flapjack fun Victoria Scott, 10, tries to enjoy her pancake breakfast during the recent Taste of Spring fundraising event held at Limehouse Memorial Hall, despite the efforts of fellow volunteers Rose Schmidt, 16, (left) and sister Katie Schmidt, 11. Proceeds from the event go to the Hall. Photo by Jon Borgstrom SPRING IS HERE... SO ARE THE BARBECUES 5 Independent & Free Press, Thursday, April 8, 2010 Early Bird Special* FREE assembly and local delivery · 54,000 BTU · 637 sq. in cooking area · Solid stainless steel cooking grills · 25 yr warranty Don't pay til August `10* with Acton food drive goes Saturday By EMILY YATES Special to the Independent & Free Press The Acton Scouts, Guides and Calvinist Cadets' annual food drive will take place Saturday, April 10 at the Acton Foodshare at 352 Queen Street. The Foodshare is currently in need of canned fruit, fish, meat, soup, stew, chili, pasta, vegetables, beans, pasta sauce, potatoes, Mr. Noodles, boxed juice, macaroni and cheese, rice, Sidekick pastas, Hamburger Helper, peanut butter, jam and peanut-free school snacks. "(We're looking for) pretty much anything except dry pasta and baby food," says co-ordinator of the Acton Foodshare, Arlene Humphreys. Non-perishable food items are to be put at front doors by residents before 8:30 a.m. and will be picked up by scouts, guides and cadets. Food donations can be dropped off at Sobeys, Giant Tiger, Prosperity One and The Roxy during normal business hours. From Tuesday to Thursday, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. only, donations can be made at Bethel Christian Reformed Church and every Tuesday between 7:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at Acton Foodshare. Residents donating more than $10 in cash will receive a charitable donation tax receipt. A name and address must be included with the donation. The food bank is also looking for volunteers to help with the collection and sorting of food on location. Anyone interested is asked to fill out an application. A short interview will also be held. The Acton Foodshare would also like to thank all involved in the Songs for Supper compilation CD, which will be released on April 17 starting at 7 p.m. at the Roxy located in downtown Acton at the corner of Main and Mill Streets. "The tickets are $5 at the door. There will be live music and the CDs will be available then as well," says Humphreys. The cost of the CD is $10. "All proceeds will go to the food bank," adds Humphreys. The Acton Foodshare is looking for local businesses and stores interested in selling the CDs on behalf of the Foodshare. If you would like to participate, contact Tim Alberts at 905-702-7470 or go to www.actonfoodshare.com and leave an email. · 129,000 BTU · All metal construction · Rotisserie included with rear burner · Smoker · 80,000 BTU of cooking power · Heavy duty cooking grills · Rotisserie included with rear burner · Side burner for side dishes Natural gas or propane · Gas lines installed · BBQ parts for all models *Limited time offer Fireplace, Heating & Air Conditioning Sales & Service 118 Guelph St. Georgetown (at Maple) APPLEBY SYSTEMS 905-877-8990 FULL PARTS & SERVICE 6 YEARS IN A ROW Favourite Furnace & Air Conditioner Hours: Monday - Thursday 9-5; Saturday 11-4; CLOSED GOOD FRIDAY & EASTER SUNDAY! www.applebysystems.ca SEPARATION & DIVORCE MEDIATION EFFECTIVE · EFFICIENT · LESS CONFLICT · LESS STRESS · LOW COST · ACCREDITED MEDIATORS · GEORGETOWN OR MISSISSAUGA · FLEXIBLE HOURS · CONFIDENTIAL On "How to Divorce and Not Wreck Your Kids" (CBC Doc Zone), mediation cost $2400 compared to collaborative at $20,000. Mediation is still the least costly method to resolving your marital separation. GEORGETOWNMEDIATION.CA 1-866-506-7227 PCCS.CA 905-567-8858 DIVORCE WITH DIGNITY AND KEEP YOUR MONEY IN YOUR POCKET! MOVING SALE LIVING DINING BEDROOM Emeral d I sle HOME FURNISHINGS 265 GUELPH ST., GEORGETOWN 905-873-2753 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK All on Clearance New Stock Has Arrived!