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`Every mile is two in winter.' --Welsh poet George Herbert (1593-1633) Welcome to the lastest instalment of Sideroads of Halton Hills. Inside this edition you will find a fascinating historical piece from Dawn Livingstone about Georgetown's `Iron Bridge', the hard to miss train trestle which is currently undergoing a major facelift. In its day it was-- and could still be considered-- an engineering marvel. Andrea Lefebvre profiles animators Dave and Dale Cox who have travelled the world bringing their art to life through well-known characters as Beetlejuice and Inspector Gadget. Gingerbread houses are a popular treat during the holidays and writer Andrew Hind offers up a history of the unique dessert. Writer/photographer Ted Brown profiles the nine artists who make up Halton Hills's Artisan's Attic-- a varied group of craftspeople now celebrating their 15th anniversary. Chef Sarah Visheau offers up some delectable holiday dishes while master gardener Belinda Gallagher takes us on an late fall walk through the garden. That's a sampling of what's inside but like any Christmas present it's more fun to unwrap it yourself. Happy Holidays! --John McGhie, editor "Your Comfort is our Business" Convenient location close to business district, restaurants & shopping Inn on the Hill 365 Guelph Street Halton Hills (Georgetown) · Bright & spacious guest rooms · Complimentary continental breakfast · Free High Speed internet access www.bestwestern.com/ca/innonthehill 905-877-6986 I Was Headed Straight For Divorce BIO-IDENTICAL HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY: Is It Right For You? PMS, Peri-Menopause, Menopause, Infertility, Thyroid Imbalance, BHRT, Detoxification, Saliva Testing Avita Integrative Health & Restoration Clinic 5A Conestoga Drive, Ste 300, Brampton Ted Brown has been a staff photographer/writer at The Independent & Free Press for the past 27 years and has won numerous newspaper awards. He is a Georgetown native. Cynthia Gamble is the editor of The Independent & Free Press and has been a staff member for 26 years. Andrea Lefebvre is a Georgetown native and the special features co-ordinator/writer for In Focus and The Independent & Free Press. Andrew Hind is a freelance writer who contributes to many Metroland publications. He is a graduate of York University and has been writing for eight years. During that time he as co-authored six books with Maria DaSilva, most recently, Niagara: Daredevils, Danger and Extraordinary Stories. Dawn LIvingstone is the secretary of the Esquesing Historical Society. 905-455-0488 (formerly Eden Integrative Health) www.avitaintegrativehealth.ca presents GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL conducted by A. Dale Wood Stephanie Kramer Jennifer Enns Modolo Brandon Leis Daniel Lichti Soprano Alto Tenor Organist Bass They say that two heads are better than one and these Canada geese sunning themselves might agree. Reader Rein Pater sent us this shot taken this fall on the Credit River in Norval. Photo by Marinus (Rein) Pater Got a comment or story idea for Sideroads? Send it along to editor John McGhie at jmcghie@independentfreepress.com Valen Ensemble Orchestra The 100 Voice Georgetown Choral Society Christopher Dawes Friday, December 10th, 8:00 pm Georgetown Christian Reformed Church, 11611 Trafalgar Rd. Georgetown Tickets are $25.00 and are available at Bergsma's Paint and Wallpaper (Georgetown Marketplace), The Freckled Lion (56 Main St., Georgetown) and Pat's Prime Cuts and Deli (333 Mountainview Rd. S.) from any choir member or on our website at www.georgetownchoral.ca WINTER · 2010 5 S I D E R O A D S O F H A LT O N H I L L S Georgetown's Source for NEW and USED Sports Equipment! 68 Main Street North Moore Park Plaza 905-873-0176 (Hwy. 7) · Hockey · Lacrosse · Snowboards · Downhill Skis · X-Country Skis · Inline Hockey · Curling · Soccer · Baseball · Golf KEEP US IN MIND FOR CHRISTMAS % SAVE 10 on ANY ONE item* on ANY ONE Item* Regular priced items only. Coupon must be presented before trade-ins. Expires December 31, 2010. *One Coupon Per Purchase/Person