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www.insideHALTON.com | OAKVILLE BEAVER | Wednesday, May 8, 2013 | 6 Editorial They sang to the universe They sang his song and should sing his praises. He has 728,000-plus followers on Twitter and provided more than 4,600 fascinating Tweets that include incredible photos of Mother Earth. He has opened the eyes and broadened the minds of countless people by making space travel seem accessible to everyone. He is a media darling, ready and willing to discuss the passion he has for his current job as commander of the International Space Station. Canadian astronaut and Milton native Chris Hadeld is our modern-day Galileo using social media to educate his legion of fans. To say the world is his classroom is a great understatement. He has linked to schools across Canada, including right here in Halton. He has `chatted' with youths, including members of the local air cadets. Had eld has given new meaning to the word Skype. The 53-year-old space commander has found a way to make his time spent orbiting the Earth seem almost as ordinary as working in an of ce. His Tweets are thought-provoking, sometimes tinged with sadness, insightful and, at times, humorous. Good Morning, World, and Happy Earth Day from orbit! One touch of nature makes the whole world kin. Apr 21 Good Morning, Earth! Up early on a Saturday to change out EarthKam batteries. Think I'll go for a run: About 20,000 km ought to do it :) Apr 26 Sorry for the slow Tweeting today, we've had computer server troubles, but the ne folks at NASA JSC Houston just got it xed! Apr 27 And on April 15, Had eld snapped a shot of a city in mourning. Tonight's Finale: A somber Spring night in Boston, he wrote. On Monday, Had eld took part in Music Monday, Canada's annual celebration of music education. History was made with a live concert linking students across the country with Had eld aboard the space station. Now that's hitting a high note. Here in Oakville, students at school after school hit the blacktops and playing elds to take part. Under a bright blue sky ripe with the beauty of spring in all its glory, they sang in the Earth-to-orbit concert. The Ontario Science Centre in Toronto was the "base station" with a concert, via a live link, featured Had eld singing the of cial Music Monday song -- Is Somebody Singing (ISS) from the International Space Station (ISS). The song was co-commissioned by the Coalition for Music Education and CBC Music, and written by Had eld and Ed Robertson of Barenaked Ladies. The concert was webcast and the link available on the MusicMonday.ca website. Thank you Commander Had eld for allowing us a chance to `orbit' alongside you. By reaching out to the `regular earthlings' you have given us a wondrous peek at our planet and at the human spirit. "Connected to your Community" 467 Speers Road, Oakville ON, L6K 3S4 General Inquiries: (905) 845-3824 Editorial Department: (905) 632-0588 Fax: (905) 337-5566 Classi ed Advertising: (905) 632-4440 Circulation: 5300 Harvester Rd., Burlington (905) 631-6095 Volume 51 | Number 54 The Oakville Beaver is a division of Editorial and advertising content of the Oakville Beaver is protected by copyright. Unauthorized use is prohibited. Vice ­President and Group Publisher of Metroland West Regional General Manager Halton Region Editor in Chief Advertising Director NEIL OLIVER DAVID HARVEY JILL DAVIS DANIEL BAIRD Managing Editor ANGELA BLACKBURN RIZIERO VERTOLLI Photography Director Business Manager Director of Production SANDY PARE MARK DILLS Mindful Art returns tomorrow (Thursday) for Mental Health Week and you're invited. You've heard it before and you'll hear it again. One in ve of us will struggle with some form of mental illness at some point in our lives. For some it is a lifelong challenge and for others a transient or sporadic occurrence, but no less debilitating. Also, what we need to also keep in mind is that for every individual who is af icted, there are many others, be it friends, family or loved ones, who struggle alongside and need support as well. With a strong sense of community, coupled with education and awareness about mental health resources available, we can tackle this issue head-on. None of us should be alone. This is an open invitation to the Oakville community to take the opportunity to drop by the second annual Mindful Art fundraising show at Queen Elizabeth Cultural and Community Centre. Coinciding with Mental Health Week, this one-day event from noon to 8 p.m. encourages individuals to come together and engage in theneeded support for mental health issues. No strings attached to Mindful Art Letters to the Editor MANUEL GARCIA Production Manager Director of Distribution CHARLENE HALL KIM MOSSMAN Circulation Manager Through the sales of pottery and photography alongside other paintings for silent auction, this year's focus is to raise funds for the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital's Navigator program, which is an outreach mental health program supporting children and youths. Items for sale begin at as little as $1 and so there is something for everyone. Particularly exciting is the fact that for every $1 generation another $2.50 will be generated by two generous donors. It doesn't take a lot to make a big difference. Just your attendance at this event speaks volumes. Your presence alone demonstrates a willingness to acknowledge the need for talking about an issue that will impact us all in one way or the other -- sooner or later. All are welcome to attend and enjoy the art, live music and conversation while discovering a number of mental health resources in our community. The more we know, the better. The more we talk, the less alone we'll feel. Expect to nd a warm and welcoming, inclusive event. No strings attached. Hope to see you there. Susan Brown, Oakville Proud Official Media Sponsor For: Canadian Circulations Audit Board Member Recognized for Excellence by Ontario Community Newspapers Association Canadian Community Newspapers Association Proud Official Media Sponsor For: The Oakville Beaver welcomes letters from its readers. Letters will be edited for clarity, length, legal considerations and grammar. In order to be published all letters must contain the name, address and phone number of the author. Letters should be addressed to: The Editor, Oakville Beaver, 467 Speers Rd., Oakville ON, L6K 3S4, or via e-mail to; ablackburn@oakvillebeaver.com. 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