Oakville Beaver, 1 Apr 2011, p. 26

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Signing up for RelayAll brand newContinued from page 18it already has and will continue to make in providing more foodto more individuals and families in need in the community of Halton, said Charlotte Redekop-Young, executive director of Food for Life, at the ceremony.Oakville Mayor Rob Burton, who was also speaking forRegional Chair Gary Carr, joked about the former vehicle.Oakville is a town that is somewhat famous for being adverseto change, you all know that, he said. So, I was wondering howSebastian (Food for Life driver) would feel about losing the oldtruck. I asked him if he liked the new one and he said, Oh, yes,very much. I said, Dont you miss the old one? He said, Are youkidding?Tim Johnston, chair of the United Way of Oakville, said boththe United Way and Food for Life staff and volunteers haveworked very hard to apply and then to get the grant. He said thenew truck is already visible around the community, driving fromcommunity to community, delivering food.United Way of Oakville is very proud of the work thats beendone in bringing food to those in need in our community and welook forward to a very long and healthy partnership with Foodfor Life, he said.One of the recipients of foods at the ClearView location spoketo the Oakville Beaver about the importance of the program.The married mother of two has been receiving food at thechurch for about a year.Its helped us out a lot. Sometimes we dont have enoughmeat and bread for (the boys) to take to school, Elisa said. SheREADY TO RUN: From left, Andrea Dragosits, Ariella Hoffman, Pam Damoff, Laura McGuire, Andrea Fox and Krystynaadded her children are also happy that they are able to receiveChiaravalle are pictured as the Canadian Cancer Society, Halton Unit held its 2011 Relay for Life kickoff at the Oakville Town Hallsweets from the organization, which they regularly look for.Wednesday. This year will mark the 10th anniversary of Relay For Life in Oakville. The 2011 event will take place June 3-4, 2011 atI usually feed my kids first before I feed myself. So if thisAppleby College. For information about Relay For Life in Oakville, visit www.relayforlife.ca or contact Cheryl Eidt at ceidt@ontario.wasnt here Id be the one starving.cancer.ca or call 905-845-5231, ext. 3134.This April 22nd marks the 41st anniversary of the establishment of Earth Day. To mark this milestone,The Oakville Beaver will be producing a very special publication, Information SessionsLPlease join the DeGroote School of Business at the new Ron Joyce Centre in Burlington to in Oakvillelearn more about our educational offerings including our MBA and Executive Education Programs.It will be a special issue that focuses on reducing our individual environmental impact!If you feel that this forum may provide the perfect venueApril 5, 2011to promote your enviro friendly product or service, pleaseemail Daniel Baird dbaird@oakvillebeaver.comRon Joyce Centre905-337-55526:00pm 7:30pm4350 South Service Road, BurlingtonRegister Now http://www.degroote.mcmaster.ca/rjcinfo/www.insideHALTON.com OAKVILLE BEAVER Friday, April 1, 2011 26

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