Board members of the Friends of North Stanly Trails and Parks and guests are shown above cutting the ribbon at the opening ceremonies of the second section of the Falcon Trail on Oct. 18. From left are: Gary Weart, board member; Scott Bullard, Pfeiffer University president; Calvin Gaddy, vice president; Misenheimer Mayor Michael Herron; Jamie Hammill, board member; Rich Cosgrove, board member; Richard Kimmer, board member and New London commissioner; Dr. Mike Riemann, president; Bret Baronek, director of Carolina Thread Trail; Bart Landess, executive director of Carolina Thread Trail; Tom Webb, for whom the trail is named; Susan Almond, secretary-treasurer; Jim Misenheimer, board member; and New London Mayor Pro Tem Bill Peak. The new section is 2.5 miles and when added to the existing trail makes the trail 4.7 miles not including the side paths. Walkers, runners and bike riders are invited to use the trail. (Contributed)