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Historic Timeline again a Success

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Another Historic Timeline has passed and despite the harsh weather it was once again a success.  Thursday night brought strong storms and tornado warnings to the area.  Friday and Saturday we were hit with unseasonably cold weather.  Sunday morning we faced more heavy rain causing standing water in the park as the ground was saturated.  A decision was made Sunday morning to cancel Sunday's events for the safety of the participants and visitors.  We also wanted to minimize the impact on the park.  

There was six states represented this year.  They came from Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas, Kentucky , Iowa and Wisconsin.  There were a total of 35 camps this year down somewhat from last year due to poor weather and flooding.  Also there were another 53 day demonstrators, food vendors, cars, tractors, etc, for a total of 88.  Last year we had a total of 96, not too bad considering the weather.  We estimated that approximately 1000 people walked through the event Saturday.  

The following people were winners of the raffle drawing,

Matt Varmum won the small set of cooking irons donated by Franklin Forge, $ 25.00 Gift Certificate donated by Carr House Antiques of Caledonia and the Knife donated by Kevin Mikuleza of Black Bear Haversack Trading Post.

Cecile Tuller won the Cowboy set of cooking Irons donated by Franklin Forge and the grandma basket donated by Mary Manning in memory of Frankie Rosener.

Lauren Boland won the toy basket donated by Mary Manning in memory of Frankie Rosener.

John Boone won the gunpowder donated by the Historic Timeline Committee and the flower basket donated by Mary Manning in memory of Frankie Rosener.

Bob Boland won the painting donated by Bobbie Jo Johnson of Twisted Art Vine.

Dan Bullock won the powder horn, ball bag and shooting bag donated by Kevin Mikuleza of Black Bear Haversack Trading Post.

Ruth Ann Skaggs won the Small basket donated by Woven Together Baskets.

Becky Grey won the $100 wedding gown gift certificate. Donated by Second Thoughts Resale Shop.

Madison County Sheltered Workshop won 2 jars of pure honey donated by Laura, Abbey and Libby Mooney of Moon-Bee Honey.

We were able this year to raise enough money to buy the Madison County Sheltered Workshop a Husqvarna  48" cut, hydrostatic drive lawn tractor with a 23 hp Briggs & Straton engine from Madison County Farm Supply, Inc. This was a very much needed piece of equipment as they are now maintaining their own grounds.

We are already beginning preparations for next year's event.  The dates will be March 28 & 29, 2009.  Also, check out our website at www.timelineevent.org  to see pictures of this years event (which will be posted soon) and don't forget to patronize our sponsors who help make this a success.  We hope to see you next year.

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