Carmen Scott was recognized with a special dedication Saturday morning at the Carter Avenue Trailhead of the Simon Kenton Trail.
Over 100 people gathered at what Carmen thought was an event to support and promote the trail but was actually a surprise dedication of the Trailhead and a future Shelter House at the Carter Avenue location both to be named in his honor.
Carmen has been instrumental in the development of the northern extension of the trail in Logan County and has given countless hours to work for trail upkeep in addition to many other community service projects over the years.
Mayor Dave Crissman and Kris Myers, Superintendent of the Bellefontaine Joint Recreation District, shared their appreciation of Carmen’s efforts.
Community members contributed over $15,000 toward the completion of the shelter.
Additional contributions are still being accepted in Carmen’s honor at Citizens Federal Savings and Loan, 100 N. Main Street, Bellefontaine.
Information about the Simon Kenton Pathfinders, the group that maintains the trail, can be found at Simonkentonpathfinders.org.
Submitted by Melody Couchman.