Be part of the action!
No celebration will be complete without you!
Volunteers needed, with the talents and skills you have. Please contact volunteer coordinator Marci Jones at (812) 265-2956 or (800) 559-2956 or send an email.
Bicentennial Band
Madison's Bicentennial Band will continue as the Madison City Band. Your musical talents are welcome!
The band practices at the Madison Senior Citizen Center, 208 W. Main St., on Tuesday evenings. Don Cochran is the director.
For information about the "Friends of the Band" organization, contact Jan Vetrhus at (812) 599-3447.
Magic Mosiac Mondays
People of all ages and artistic ability are welcome to join in the creation of a mosaic on Madison's Ohio riverfront at the end of West Street. Participants will learn how to apply tiles to a wall to create a beautiful mosaic.
Your work will become a permanent Madison landmark. The mosaic design is based on a woodcut print by Harlan Hubbard, featuring a fisherman and steam boat.
Work will continue, even after the 200 Hour Party. Between 1 and 4 p.m. Mondays, look for Tiffany Black below street level south of the intersection of Vaughn Drive and West Street. Information: Tiffany Black, 817-796-8793 or email. Additional contact: Leticia Bajuyo, email.
Bake Your Cake and Ice It Too
Madison Ribberfest held a Bicentennial birthday cake baking contest Aug. 21 as part of the annual barbecue festival in Madison.
C. Dana Dailey won first place with a French vanilla cake with butter cream icing. Second place went to Mark Kennedy who made an Italian Cream cake with cream cheese icing.
'Brothers of the Brush' winner
Bob Fourhman of Madison was winner of the beard judging held Saturday, June 13, at Farmers Market. His neatly trimmed white beard contributed to his portrayal of a Madison historical character, John Brough.
Spelling bee winners
The Bicentennial Spelling Bee (for adults only!) was held June 14 at Hopewell Baptist Church, at the church's 180th Homecoming. The six spellers were (from left): Myrle Sedam, fifth place; Dorothy Cash, third place; Taryn Taylor, sixth place; Joyce Harsin, first place; Ruth Sedam, fourth place; and Eleanor Green, second place. The moderators were Rev. Frank Heil and Linda Phillips.
'Good to the Bone' winners
The Madison Ribberfest Committee held at "Good to the Bone" barbecue ribs-eating contest at the Bicentennial Block Party on June 12. Dan Cole was the first place winner, finishing his rack of ribs in just over one minutes. Billy Applegate won second place, and John Staicer was third.
Pie Baking Contest winners
The Bicentennial Pie Baking Contest was conducted June 9 at Mike’s Grill, with Lisa Forner winning first place with her strawberry pie.
Rebecca Mack’s rhubarb pie placed second and Norma Walburn’s old-fashioned cream pie won third.
The lucky judges for the contest were Monte Geisler, Dean Jackson, John Staicer and Dave Stucker. Twenty-two pies were submitted.
The contest raised more than $120 in donations for the Bicentennial. Juanita Deweese was chairman of the event.
Madison Bicentennial 5K race results
Results of the Bicentennial 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, June 6, can be viewed here.
Clifty Falls Car Show
Clifty Falls State Park held a 1920s-1930s era car show on Friday, June 12. This 1929 Chevrolet owned by Lewis and Betty Stoner of Charlestown took the trophy.
