The Rest of the Story from Donna Ottley

Time passed... no evidence.... accusations. It's he, no him, maybe that one there. Jesse and Frank were prime suspects.

But, years went by, silence, no ring-a-ling, no bell, just silence.

The time came when Frank wanted to remodel. The 'everything' room had to be changed. No room for the bell. Bell must go. So again, Jesse and Frank armed with crowbar and groans moved down the stairs.

Bell found a new home, but where? The Gang knew and they smiled and smiled.

Time passed on. Talk was of hanging the bell in the park. There was no agreement.

But then time passed on and along came new blood. Jesse's grandson could now share the mystery and unveil the bell and set it atop the Community Center. Frank agreed. Belle agreed. Part of the Gang watched from above.

Again Elba Valley resonates with the sound of the bell.

Frank and Belle listen, satisfied. Ding, dong, ding, dong clangs the bell!

All is well.

Contributed by Edris and Orvil Sears.