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so overwhelmed with grati- tude. Im just a 14 year old, and yet somewhere some- one I havent met is risking their life so that I may have freedom, so that I may have a better chance at life than they did. Thinking of the courage, and love put into soldiers actions makes me speech- less. Why and how could someone be so unselfish as to put their life on the line when they dont even have to? Questions like this always come up during this time of the year, as each day we get closer to the one day we express our love and appreciation for Canadian soldiers, and soldiers around the world: Remembrance Day. When they spend a great deal of their lives in battle, a couple minutes of silence seems such an easy task. It always bugs me when that one person in the crowd cant really focus when all they have to do is be quiet for about 60 sec- onds. However, every year when I do spot that one person, I remind myself that somewhere someone is fighting for me, and would they be pleased if they knew I was using my life (which they are fight- ing for) to yell at people? I can imagine they would wonder if there was even a purpose. Because of this, every year I am reminded to live a life that not only I can be proud of, but that the soldiers fight- ing for me can be proud of as well. I want you to picture the one person who means the most to you. They fill ALL SALES FINAL! 283 Lakeshore Rd. W. Oakville (N.E corner Trafalgar & Lakeshore) Wed-Thurs. 10am-5pm Fri.-Sat. 10am-6pm Sun. 11pm - 5pm CLOSED Mon.-Tues. ADDRESS STORE HOURS New Items Arriving Weekly Once Theyre GONE - Theyre Gone! P.S.I. GIFTWARE WAREHOUSE SALE! SALE STARTS NOVEMBER 6th Save on these great items: Tabletop Glassware Dinnerware Stationery Toys Christmas Dr Home Dr Barware Garden Dr Nachtmann Spiegelau Port Meirion NEW LOCATION 540 Postridge Drive Oakville ON Boutique-style Framing Shop Quality Service Selection Price Peachtree Gallery Custom Framing 905.842.6114 Treat your family to a scrumptious kid-approved breakfast buffet with cookie decorating, prize draws and, best of all, a photo with Santa to take home with you! $24.95 For reservations, contact Cathy Hyatt at 905-844-1800 x 402 or chyatt@clublink.ca 3 c V R \ W R d e h Z e Y D R _ e R Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 9 a.m. at Glen Abbey Golf Club 1333 DORVAL DRIVE, OAKVILLE, ON L6M 4G2 WWW.CLUBLINK.CA 15 Thursday , N ovem ber 4, 2010 O A KVILLE BEA V ER w w w .o akvillebeaver .co m By Erin Homer GRADE 9, KINGS CHRISTIAN COLLEGIATE Through snow, hail and rain theyfought; when they thought theycould not move another inch, they put their right foot in front of the left; and when they could sense their life was coming to an end, they still took the risk. Because of their loyalty, duty and bravery, Canadian soldiers fight for us; we dont all know each other, but we all have one thing in common we are proud to be Canadians. Their immense sacrifices make me Soldiers commitment leaves student speechless you up dont they? Sometimes, you think about them so much that life just cant squeeze itself in there. Now I want you to imagine something can you even begin to think about that person being gone? Can you even imagine how big the gap would be, from where they used to be and where they arent anymore? The ones we love make up our lives; they are the building blocks of all that we do, say or feel. Every year, we recognize the holes that have been placed without choice, in many peoples lives. These people are strong, and they are just as much of fighters as one could ever be. Surrounded by the country their loved one fought for, life isnt always easy; dont forget the battle they have every day. So this Nov. 11, when the voices around you die down, and slowly every head is bowed, please think of that one soldier and his/ her loved ones. Think of where they are and what they are doing, and live your life accordingly; because remember, they are fighting for you, please dont let their noble actions go unnoticed. Remember them. Dig In Sunday Dig In: Food, Art and Community Action in Oakvile will be an afternoon roundtable bringing together a variety of speakers to discuss the history of local agriculture, and current efforts toward local sustainable food production . It will take place on Sunday, Nov. 7 at 1:30 p.m. at the Oakville Public Library, 120 Navy St. Anyone interested in attending should contact 905-815- 2042 or market@osfp.ca. The forum will include representa- tives from Oakville Galleries, Transition Oakville, Oakville Historical Society, ClearView Christian Reformed Church and Clover Roads Organic Farm will address a diversity of strategies that are being employed to develop awareness of and engagement with local food pro- duction. This program is co-presented by Oakville Galleries and Transition Town Oakville, a program of Oakvillegreen Conservation Association and is sup- ported in part by the Ontario Trillium Foundation.