Montour Trail-Letter

Volume 11, Issue 6

November/December, 2000

The 13th annual Indian Summer Festival at Cecil Park was held under cloudy skies and the threat of rain the entire weekend, but it did not stop the festivities. The highlight of this year's festival was the Native American Indian Coalition of Pennsylvania Pow Wow held during the festival. They had a sacred circle where they told stories and held dances and played music. Attendees could even see several teepees.

During the opening ceremonies, Steve Wasik was honored for his contributions to Cecil Park before retiring. He cleared the area between the creek and the Trail to provide more room for activity. Anyone crossing one of the four bridges over Millers Run, was sure to have seen his hand-painted wooden signs calling the area, "Sanctuary". Now, its official name is, "Steve Wasik's Sanctuary," which is proudly displayed on a sign erected on one of the bridges, welcoming you to the area.

The Cecil Friends were also in attendance, passing on information and answering questions asked by the attendees. Annemarie O'Toole's wildflower bouquet from the Trail was a big hit. Many of the festival goers wanted to buy it. Included in the bouquet were asters, goldenrod, snakeroot, milkweed, bull thistle, multiflora rose hips, grasses, and boughs of pine all gathered in an hour or so before setting up the display.

Many thanks to those who manned our MTC booth: Annemarie O'Toole, Bill Palmer, Dennis Sims, and last but not least, trail ambassador and inspector, Hoyt Hall, who spent the entire weekend visiting with everyone who stopped by.