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GRAND OPENING CEREMONY
Hazel Bilka, one of the visionaries for the Bells Gap Trail and beyond, gives the welcome address and introduces special guests at the Grand Opening Ceremony.
Left to Right: Larry Bilotto (PennDOT), John Frederick (Vice President, Bellwood-Antis Rails-to-Trails), Mary Emeigh (Secretary, Rails-to-Trails of Central PA), Hazel Bilka (Secretary/Treasurer, Bellwood-Antis Community Trust), Ray Amato (Antis Township Supervisor), Sam Cottle (trail contractor) and Cory Gehret (Project Engineer, Stiffler, McGraw & Associates). Photo by Dave Padula.
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Hazel Bilka walks thru the gate as the first official Bells Gap Trail user, following the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Supporters of the trail and other well-wishers filled the parking lot, entranceway, and autos even overflowed onto Igou Road, at the Grand Opening celebration.
Attendees were treated to refreshments after the Grand Opening Ceremony.
