Walking towards Scout Valley where we met the Orillia hikers who carried the water. From left to right: Barb Rimmer, Frieda Baldwin and Irene BellPast President and Past Wilderness President David Francis, with current Wilderness predident Glynn RichardsonOrillia club water carriers: Vern, Paul McCreath and Wendy KirkHike Ontario past president, Tom FriesenSmudging ceremonyGetting ready for the indigenous smudging and water ceremonyMidland club president Marc Vallee and his wife Janet (in orange)Lakehead University lobbyHikers going to meet the Water Carriers of the Orillia clubIndigenous Water Ceremony and blessings80+ participants at the Water CeremonyFrom left to right: Recognition of longest serving club president Marc Vallee of the Midland Club, followed by Past Presidents Paul McCreath, Past President David Francis, Rob Butler standing in for Peter Verbeek, our long term Trail Director, Past President Mike Pidwerbecki and Past President Bob Bowles. Thank you all!Current Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association president, Frieda Baldwin
