Summer 2010 Volume 6 Issue 2 Sideroads is published 4 times a year by: The Independent & Free Press A Division of Metroland Media Group The Independent & Free Press 280 Guelph Street, Unit 29 Georgetown, Ontario, L7G 4B1 Telephone: 905-873-0301 Fax: 905-873-0398 Email sideroads@independentfreepress.com Website www.sideroadshaltonhills.com Publisher Ken Nugent General Manager Steve Foreman Editor/layout John McGhie Editorial contributors Clare Hanman Andrea Lefebvre Belinda Gallagher Ted Brown Cynthia Gamble Caroline Harris Emily Yates Lisa Tallyn Advertising Design/Production Mary Lou Foreman, Shelli Harrison, Kevin Powell, Dolores Black Photography Ted Brown Cover photo Sandra Traversy Retail Advertising Manager Cindi Campbell Sales Representatives Brendon Stevenson, Jenn Spencer, Sue Spizziri, Amy Sykes, Will Mohammed The contents are protected by copyright and may be used only for personal non-commercial purposes. All other rights are reserved and commercial use is prohibited. To make any use of this material you must first obtain the permission of the owner of the copyright. For further information contact the Independent & Free Press at 905-873-0301. The advertiser agrees that the publisher shall not be liable for damages arising out of errors in advertising beyond the a m o u n t p a i d fo r t h e s p a c e a c t u a l l y o c c u p i e d by that por tion o f t h e a d ve r t i s e m e n t i n w h i c h t h e e r r o r o c c u r r e d , w h e t h e r such error is due to the negligence of its servants or otherwise, and beyond the amount paid for such advertisment. GENERAL NOTICE: Copyright in letters and other material submited to the Publisher and accepted for publication remains with the author, but the Publisher and its licenses may freely reproduce them in print, electronic or other forms. S Take a hike! I D E R O A D S of Halton Hills Summer 2010 8 A berry good time 15 Exploring Hilton Falls Editor's note/contributors About the cover From The Garden Recipe corner Big Daddy Festival 4 22 5 7 15 20 26 Getting the scoop Keeping Fit Calendar of events Book reviews Gallery The Last Word S I D E R O A D S 36 29 30-34 43, 44 52, 53 54 SUMMER · 2010 H A LT O N H I L L S Create your quality wines here! It's Fun · It's Easy · It's Affordable Concentrates, 100% juices from Italy. Perfect for Summer Days Bellissima & Niagara Mist Fruit Wines Refreshing light wine beverage with a bold splash of natural fruit flavour. 15 Flavours to choose from. We have many new flavours and interesting fruit/wine blends. Bellissima Wine kits are produced exclusively with 100% natural fruit aromas. There are NO artificial essences or aromas used. $92.99 Also available Take home kits, supplies & personalized labels 71 Mountainview Road N., Georgetown 905-873-6663 Hours: Mon. 10-6, Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 11-7 (later bottling by appt.), Fri. 10-6, Saturday 10-4, Sunday CLOSED