BY JANET SHAW

History was revisited on July 7 as many Bow families and friends joined the Bow Heritage Commission and town officials in formally dedicating the recently reconstructed Bow snow roller.

Before the unveiling of the historical plaque, Leon Kenison, chairman of the Board of Selectmen, and Jim Pitts, town manager, both praised the builder, *** Welch, for his dedication, vision and craftsmanship.

Pitts also wanted it recognized that Bow is quite special, in that its citizens are sincere in working together to keep a community in balance with its history.

Heritage Commission Chairman Susan Wheeler and former Chairman *** Stevens also added thanks to the present and past Board of Selectmen members who provided support for this undertaking.  It was first dreamed about a few years ago when some roller pieces were discovered in a nearby woodlot owned by Dr. Robert Johnson.

Welch also offered his thanks and recognized others in the audience, and named on the plaque, who helped him with other pieces to complete the project.

Following the dedication, more than 80 visitors were welcomed to put themselves in the classroom of Bow’s remaining one-room school-house. Some were newcomers with their children and others were prior students with stories to tell.

A highlight of the festivities was the arrival of many Model T’s and Model A’s.