Two fundraisers are planned for Tom and Marsha Jordan who lost their business "Oneida Boat Works" to a fire on April 30.
 

June 23 at the Kruse In, Wausau.  6 pm free food, 8 bands, prizes, raffle for a gas grill.

Donate on Give Forward Fundraiser page

Oneida Boat Works was an antique boat restoration business.
Tom also built boats by hand. 
Below is a Thunderbolt racer he built for David Little of Canton Ohio:

Destroyed in the blaze were business records, boating memorabilia, many family heirlooms, a life-long collection of antiques, irreplaceable photos, machinery, tools, and many items that were priceless to the family.  Approximately 10 rare, antique wooden boats were also destroyed and two others damaged. Total loss is estimated in excess of $300,000.

Along with the building,  the family's livelihood went up in smoke. With no building, machinery, or tools, Tom has no means of making a living till the business is up and running again; and that could be quite a while.

According to reports, a brush fire started in a wooded area; and 20-mile-an-hour winds quickly spread the blaze from the woods onto the Jordans' property. Flames engulfed the building within minutes. The business could not be saved.  The home did sustain some damage, but fire fighters were able to save the dwelling; and no one was injured in the fire.

Benefit organizers are seeking sponsors to help make the event a success and get Oneida Boat Works off the ground again. Also needed are the following:

         *  Cash donations from individuals and businesses
                
           *   Raffle items 

         *  Volunteers to do the following:

                   ~ collect raffle donations,
                   ~  hang posters,
                   ~  cook and/or serve food,
                   ~  set up and clean up at the event.

If you can help in any way, call Tom Junior: 715-212-6379
or email booking@meantoothgrin.com

This gas grill will be raffled at the benefit. (click picture to enlarge it)

  Tickets are $5 each or three for $10.  To order by mail, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with your check to:

JORDANS
4550 Jordan Road
Harshaw  WI  54529

 Photo below: Tom Jordan Sr. and grandson Cobi working on a Chris Craft boat.





 

Photo © Dawn Allynn