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I wonder what it would be like to live in a world where it was always June. --Lucy Maud Montgomery Former Norval resident Ms. Montgomery raises a good question. Frankly, is there a better season than summer? Warm nights, warmer days and the smell of barbecues in full operation. Even a rainstorm in summer can be pleasant. Inside this edition of Sideroads of Halton Hills we do a little daytripping to nearby Milton and Hilton Falls Conservation Area. Writer Andrew Hind details the Campbellville-area park resplendent with trails, streams, wildlife, flowers....and a lot of history. Naturalist Kerry Jarvis returns in this issue after a short hiatus to give readers the lowdown on nine great places to go in Halton Hills if you're looking for a leisurely hike. From the Bruce Trail to the Willow Park Ecology Centre to Silver Creek Conservation Area there are plenty of places to get our and enjoy the great outdoors. If it's June it must be strawberry season and Andrew couldn't resist checking out area strawberry farms. He gives a rundown on where to go locally to pick-your-own or buy already picked berries. Nothing says summer like ice cream and Emily Yates provides readers with a list of places to satisfy your craving for icy delights. Master Gardener Belinda Gallagher shares her thoughts on some of her favourite plants for spring/summer while we also give you the lowdown on the first-ever Big Daddy Festival planned for Father's Day weekend. So grab cool drink, sit back and enjoy. If you have any comments, criticisms or story ideas email me at jmcghie@independentfreepress.com. "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 Ted Brown has been a staff photographer/writer at The Independent & Free Press for the past 26 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 25 years. 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 has co-authored six books with Maria Da Silva, most recently Niagara: Daredevils, Danger, and Extraordinary Stories Emily Yates is a Niagara College journalism graduate who recently served a one-month internship at The Independent & Free Press Serving Halton Hills for the past 21 years Quality & Vision In Sight OPTICAL 280 Guelph St., Georgetown Market Place 905-873-3050 $150 COMPLETE EYEGLASS PACKAGES · Professional Eye Exams Arranged · Eyeglasses · Sunglasses Store Hours Mon - Wed 10-6 Thurs - Fri 10 -8 Sat 10 - 5 Summers Here! Freelance photographer Jon Borgstrom managed to snap this group of ducklings waddling their way through Georgetown south recently while (right) two turtles took advantage of the good weather for a little sunning at the Willow Park Ecology Centre. ·Arch Support · Waterproof ·Comfort ·Durability ...all in a sandal! SUMMER · 2010 5 S I D E R O A D S H A LT O N H I L L S