Bells and others ring bells

Published 12:00 am Friday, September 18, 2009

The Rev. Jim Hess, from, left, Matthew Bell, Jacob Breeden and Bob Bell ring bells during the Ringing of the Bells at a Constitution Day Celebration in front of the Old Court House Museum on Thursday. The U.S. Constitution was signed 220 years ago on Sept. 17, 1787, and the Old Court House Museum along with members of the Daughters, Sons and Children of the American Revolution Ashmead Chapter rang the bells 22 times, once for each 10 years. About 40 people attended the celebration. Matthew is the son of Bob and Michele Bell, and Jacob is the son of Greg and Lynn Breeden. Bob is a member of the SAR and Matthew and Jacob are members of CAR.

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