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Autumn 2011 Volume 7 Issue 3 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@theifp.ca Website www.sideroadshaltonhills.com Publisher Ken Nugent General Manager Steve Foreman Editor/layout John McGhie Editorial contributors Clare Hanman Sarah Visheau Belinda Gallagher Ted Brown Cynthia Gamble Caroline Harris Patti Post Michael Burton Ali Chiasson Advertising Design/Production Mary Lou Foreman, Shelli Harrison, Kevin Powell, Dolores Black Photography Ted Brown Cover photo: Laura Weihs Retail Advertising Manager Cindi Campbell Sales Representatives Jenn Spencer, Sue Spizziri, Amy Sykes, Natasha Vuksic, Felicia Fasulo 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 About the cover I D E R O A D S of Halton Hills Autumn 2011 8 15 Quilters hit milestone Cheese please! 18 22 100 years of scouting The Thunderhawks Also inside... Editor's note/contributors Culinary Adventure Looking Back Calendar of events Keeping Fit From The Garden Summer Reading Gallery The Last Word 5 10, 11 25, 26 29-33 34 36-39 42, 43 48, 49 50 In this issue, Gallery contributor Laura Weihs shares a sample of her fall photos on pages 48 and 49. Featured on the cover is her shot Misty Morn. Photo by Laura Weihs AUTUMN · 2011 4 S I D E R O A D S O F H A LT O N H I L L S Receive $10.00 OFF the regular price of any 30 Bottle Batch of Wine made on premises. (Coupon may also be used for two 15 bottle batches) (Excludes Sorriso & Specialty Ports) New Holiday Moments EVORA FILICUDI From Sicily this wine has an explosion of delicious stone fruits complimented by honey and brown spices in an exotic array. Pair with salmon, tuna or roast pork. Expires Nov. 30, 2011 From Portugal, it has pronounced aromas of ripe black fruits, bright plum with a vegetable touch of grass and delicious spicy notes of a balsamic background. Pair with light poultry, pasta or grilled meats. Hours: Mon. 10-6, Tues., Wed. & Thurs. 11-7 (later bottling by appt.), Fri. 10-6, Saturday 10-4, Sunday CLOSED LIMITIED quanities available - order TODAY!