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Winter 2011 Volume 7 Issue 4 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 Dawn Livingstone Andrew Hind Advertising Design/Production Mary Lou Foreman, Shelli Harrison, Kevin Powell, Dolores Black Photography Ted Brown Cover photo: Connie Miller 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. 8 S I D E R O A D S of Halton Hills A am er w on A Winter 2011 15 Edi Cu Loo Ca Kee Fro Sum Ga Th Aviation disaster Yuletide birds 16 18 T Ind "pre I O sno ple T dog and W see T ter' adv H and I wha G Walking over winter McDonald unveils Halton 22 24 Icing on the cake 4 Passion for poinsettias S I D E R O A D S O F H A LT O N H I L L S Act No wit WINTER · 2011 Gutturnio Classico Dry ruby red wine with intense aromas of red fruits and woods, followed by blackberry and forest fruits. Full bodied with evident tannins leading to a long lasting finish. Sangiovese Canaiolo Cabernet Sauvignon Intense ruby red color with deep and persistent fragrances suggesting cherry, red fruits and plum. Luscious first densities coupled with vibrant aromatic notes, followed by smoke and liquorice nuances. NEW INTRO PRICE Grenache Mourvedre Shiraz A rich purple colour. Wine lively fruit aromas such as black cherry and raspberry followed by sweet spices and some floral notes. Medium to full body wine with a good Structure, lending to a medium length finish. Gamay Pinot Noir Deep red to purple in colour. Nice cherry flavours tied up with plum and blueberry aromas. Bouquet is rich with elegant fruity remembrances followed by peppercorn and subtle spice. 100% Juice with Grape Pack $ Not to be combined with any other offer or discount. 154 .00