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sitions into other military activities, The Royal Canadian Legion is extending a " heart- felt thanks" to those service men and women, and their families, who have served with distinction and sacri- ficed on behalf of Canadians during these past several years, states a release on the Legion's website. "Their contribution to the well-being and care of anoth- er countrys populace is a tremendous reflection of Canadas efforts toward main- taining global peace and we are proud of the way you have represented us," noted Patricia Varga, Dominion President, The Royal Canadian Legion. "Words are not enough to convey how grateful we are for their commitment and dedication. As a national endeavour, I am encouraging local branches to hold appre- ciation events for veterans of the Afghanistan mission this coming August, in order to remember those who have fallen, thank those who have returned and to celebrate how proud you and your families have made us to be Canadian," stated Varga. So the local Legions are picking up the challenge. For more information, contact the Oakville branch 905-845-6271 or www. oakv i l l e l eg ion114 .ca . Contact the Bronte Legion branch at 905-827-4722 or www.brontelegion.com. The Oakville legion is locat- ed at 36 Upper Middle Rd. E., and Bronte legion is at 79 Jones St. Brenan first sang her song in the shower and then wrote it down, calling it The Place That We Belong. The winner will be selected Aug. 30. At least one line of their piece will be included in the actual song, which will be written, composed and arranged by the likes of Stephan Moccio, Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida. A win would also include some prizes, including $25,000, a trip for two to the Canadas Walk of Fame awards and its inductee ball, an opportunity to work with Moccio, Kreviazuk and Maida and recording studio at Mississaugas Metalworks Studios. Brenan would love to win the contest but said she is already both happy and surprised to be in the top 10. When, at first, my mom told me about it, I thought it would be an exciting to do, she said of her decision to enter. The young singer is an intermediate choir member of the Oakville Childrens Choir and takes guitar lessons. She added she would love to have a career in music. Her mom agrees the love for music is there. She loves to sing, said Jose Normand. When she was three or four, we made a trip on a VIA train to Quc and she would sing all the time, and this gentleman across the isle, at the end of the trip, turned around to me and said, Wow, shes got a great voice. You should really nurture that. At the time mom did not think too much of it, but as her daughter grew, she considered those words more. A panel of judges, including the three afore- mentioned music professionals, will select the winning piece. 20 11 -0 8- 12 Downtown 905.338.9000 Uptown 905.842.7000 20 11 -0 8- 1 Experience. Skills. Results. homesoakville.com For all your real estate needs call us fi rst! Aboutowne Realty Corp., Brokerage Independently owned and operated On behalf of the Town of Oakville, Arborwood Tree Service is currently treating qualifying ash trees this summer to protect them from the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). The Coalition for Urban Ash Tree Conservation has published an article where they strongly endorse ash tree conservation and believe that in many cases, tree conservation is economically and environmentally superior to tree removal. View the Coalitions full article at www.oakville.ca/eabresources.htm by clicking Emerald Ash Borer Management statement. Oakville Canopy Club @OakCanopyClub arborwood.ca 1.888.721.8882 | 905.681.9933 Support the Oakville Canopy Club! You dont need an ash tree to do your part to help save Oakvilles tree canopy. Visit www.oakville.ca/eab.htm. Mention this ad on the Oakville Canopy Club Facebook page and get a free t-shirt! (T-shirts are available to Oakville residents only. While supplies last.) That's why we're working so hard to protect them. Spread the word! WE 3 Frid ay, A u g u st 12, 2011 O A K V ILLE B E A V E R w w w .in sid eH A LTO N .co m OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF Oakvilles Catherine Brenan loves to sing, so much so she does it all the time. Inspiration for new songs usually comes in the shower for the 10-year-old, and one such song is being considered by Canadas Walk of Fame for its televised awards show. The E. J. James Public School student is one of the top 10 finalists in the Canadas Walk of Fames A Song for Canada competition that had more than 600 entries nationwide. A portion of the winning piece will be used in a song for the awards show that will air this October. I feel really excited and really happy, the smiley Brenan said. Usually I make up song lyr- ics when Im taking a shower. I first think of a melody and then I start singing random words and then some sentences work out. I was just trying to think of different words about Canada. The contest asked people to describe the true essence of the Canadian identity and what makes them proud to be Canadian in a 250-word poem or essay. People were also encouraged to submit a vocal or musical interpretation with their written content. f d h hA Song or Cana a puts er among t e Top 10 ERIC RIEHL / OAKVILLE BEAVER A SHOWER OF INSPIRATION: Catherine Brenan is one of the Top 10 finalists in Canada's Walk of Fame competition called A Song For Canada. Residents urged to join salute Continued from page 1