Matthew Farfan

Sentiers Massawippi officially inaugurated its Tomifobia Nature Trail this past weekend at a celebration at the start of the trail in Ayer's Cliff. Organizers heaved a collective sigh of relief as they raised a toast to the completion of this ten-year, often politically-charged undertaking. On hand for the event were a number of local mayors and councillors; newly elected Cabinet Minister Pierre Reid; and guest of honour, former Orford Deputy Robert Benoit.

Benoit (left), who has been one of the trail's staunchest supporters over the past decade, was praised by master of ceremonies Keith Baxter for his constant backing of the controversial project.


Benoit, in turn, singled out Baxter and George Foster, two of the hardest-working trail volunteers, and Ogden mayor Mike Sudlow, whose own backing led to the recent completion of the corridor through his municipality.






Left to right: Mike Sudlow, Pierre Reid, Keith Baxter,
George Foster, and Robert Benoit.














Bob Benoit crashes through the ceremonial banner.


For more on the Tomifobia Nature Trail, click here.

(Photos: Matthew Farfan)