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`It's spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you've got it, you want-- oh, you don't quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so! --Mark Twain This edition of Sideroads of Halton Hills marks our sixth year of publishing and in this issue we take our furthest trip from home as Glen Williams resident Don Ablett takes part in an archaeological dig in Turkey. Ablett, who penned a bird watching piece for Sideroads in 2005, gives a fascinating first-hand account of what a dig entails. Michael Schultz, another past contributor to Sideroads, takes us on a canoe trip along the Credit River. While the window of opportunity to travel the river is short, the cruise can be a delight. Dawn Livingstone provides another interesting trip down memory lane as she recalls the radial railway that once ran through our town, pointing out that an electrified rail line is nothing new. Our usual group of contributors return to offer you book reviews, mouth-watering recipes and other interesting reads. Also check out the extensive Calendar of Events for dozens of exciting events taking place in the coming weeks in Halton Hills. Enjoy. --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 Got a comment or story idea for Sideroads? Send it along to editor John McGhie at jmcghie@independentfreepress.com Ted Brown has been a staff photographer/writer at The Independent & Free Press for the past 28 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. Dawn LIvingstone is the secretary of the Esquesing Historical Society. Don Ablett is a high school principal and a longtime resient of Glen Williams. (formerly Eden Integrative Health) Avita Integrative Health & Restoration Clinic 5A Conestoga Drive, Ste 300, Brampton 905-455-0488 www.avitaintegrativehealth.ca Halton Hills Home & Leisure Show About the April 15 & 16 Acton Arena *Prizes & Giveaways * Home Improvement demonstrations * Speak with local home improvement businesses * Ideas on food, travel, decorating, health, entertainment, gardening, finances, fitness and more! Are you Coming? Cover More information available at www.haltonhillschamber.on.ca or 905-877-7119 Liz Corbett provided the springtime photo for this issue's cover. For more of her images turn to pages 52 and 53. Photo by Liz Corbett SPRING · 2011 5 S I D E R O A D S O F H A LT O N H I L L S Your One Stop Sports Store. LACROSSE - everything you need for all levels Georgetown's Source for NEW and USED Sports Equipment! 68 Main Street North (Hwy. 7) SOCCER/RUGBY SAVE 10% on ANY ONE Item* GOLF BASEBALL - head to toe . . . players and team sales IN-LINE HOCKEY - in-line skates, girdles and pants Moore Park Plaza 905-873-0176 - shoes/shins/balls - goalie gear - coaching supplies - new and used sets, drivers, hybrids, putters Regular priced items only. Coupon must be presented before trade-ins. Expires May 31, 2011. *One Coupon Per Purchase/Person