TLC logo Unofficial Opening of the New Bridge



Wally Hullver '55 has provided us with the amazing photos and text which follow:



Ribbon Cutting

"This was the first unofficial ribbon cutting of the new Congressman Ike Skelton bridge held on June 23, 2005.

"The official cutting was held on June 25, 2005."

"Opening of the new bridge....."

Close up of bogus ribbon cutters
First walk

"Taking a walk on the new Ike Skelton bridge."

"Placing the unofficial ribbon on the new bridge before the police took us downtown for questioning........."

Worker and Supervisors
Ken Nadler and friends

"Ken Nadler needed help in cutting the ribbon and believe me he needs a lot of help......."



As the sharp-eyed among us will have noted, Lexington High School Alumni are very loyal -- the ribbons used above are in LHS school colors!