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NewsJune 7, 2015

The Bollinger Mill State Historic Site is open for visitors and hosts its spring concert with the Chestnut Mountain Gang on Sunday, June 7, 2015 in Burfordville, Missouri.

FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Rob Hale mixes watercolors for a painting of the Bollinger Mill and Burfordville Covered Bridge while set up on a sandbar in the Whitewater River Sunday, June 7, 2015 in Burfordville, Missouri. The state park hosted its spring concert with the Chestnut Mountain Gang.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Rob Hale mixes watercolors for a painting of the Bollinger Mill and Burfordville Covered Bridge while set up on a sandbar in the Whitewater River Sunday, June 7, 2015 in Burfordville, Missouri. The state park hosted its spring concert with the Chestnut Mountain Gang.
The Bollinger Mill State Historic Site and Burfordville Covered Bridge are seen Sunday, June 7, 2015 in Burfordville, Missouri.
The Bollinger Mill State Historic Site and Burfordville Covered Bridge are seen Sunday, June 7, 2015 in Burfordville, Missouri.
The Chestnut Mountain Gang performs at the spring concert of the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site on Sunday, June 7, 2015 in Burfordville, Missouri. From left are Cindy Huffman on bass, Randal Lee on mandolin, Willard Huffman on guitar, vocalist Janie Brown and Jim "Smiley" Kerber on banjo.
The Chestnut Mountain Gang performs at the spring concert of the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site on Sunday, June 7, 2015 in Burfordville, Missouri. From left are Cindy Huffman on bass, Randal Lee on mandolin, Willard Huffman on guitar, vocalist Janie Brown and Jim "Smiley" Kerber on banjo.
People listen to the Chestnut Mountain Gang Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the spring concert of the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site in Burfordville, Missouri.
People listen to the Chestnut Mountain Gang Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the spring concert of the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site in Burfordville, Missouri.
People listen to the Chestnut Mountain Gang Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the spring concert of the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site in Burfordville, Missouri.
People listen to the Chestnut Mountain Gang Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the spring concert of the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site in Burfordville, Missouri.
People listen to the Chestnut Mountain Gang Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the spring concert of the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site in Burfordville, Missouri.
People listen to the Chestnut Mountain Gang Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the spring concert of the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site in Burfordville, Missouri.
A youngster plays to the music of the Chestnut Mountain Gang Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the spring concert of the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site in Burfordville, Missouri.
A youngster plays to the music of the Chestnut Mountain Gang Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the spring concert of the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site in Burfordville, Missouri.
Lesley McDaniell, left, Ben Mayfield and Holly Mitchell pose for a photo Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the spring concert of the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site in Burfordville, Missouri.
Lesley McDaniell, left, Ben Mayfield and Holly Mitchell pose for a photo Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the spring concert of the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site in Burfordville, Missouri.
Christian Nickels and his mother, Lisa Nickels, pose for a photo Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the spring concert of the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site in Burfordville, Missouri.
Christian Nickels and his mother, Lisa Nickels, pose for a photo Sunday, June 7, 2015 at the spring concert of the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site in Burfordville, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
Terri Otte of Jackson takes a photograph inside the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site Sunday, June 7, 2015 in Burfordville, Missouri. In the foreground is the original cast-iron Leffell turbine that was installed at the mill in 1867. It was replaced in 1907 with a newer, more efficient model.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com Terri Otte of Jackson takes a photograph inside the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site Sunday, June 7, 2015 in Burfordville, Missouri. In the foreground is the original cast-iron Leffell turbine that was installed at the mill in 1867. It was replaced in 1907 with a newer, more efficient model.
This is the power transmission that was used at the Bollinger Mill.
This is the power transmission that was used at the Bollinger Mill.
Interior displays at the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site are seen Sunday, June 7, 2015 in Burfordville, Missouri.
Interior displays at the Bollinger Mill State Historic Site are seen Sunday, June 7, 2015 in Burfordville, Missouri.
The Whitewater River flows beneath the Bollinger Mill.
The Whitewater River flows beneath the Bollinger Mill.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com
The Bollinger Mill State Historic Site and Burfordville Covered Bridge are seen Sunday, June 7, 2015 in Burfordville, Missouri.
FRED LYNCH ~ flynch@semissourian.com The Bollinger Mill State Historic Site and Burfordville Covered Bridge are seen Sunday, June 7, 2015 in Burfordville, Missouri.
The Burfordville Covered Bridge spans the Whitewater River at the Bollinger Mill. It is closed to traffic.
The Burfordville Covered Bridge spans the Whitewater River at the Bollinger Mill. It is closed to traffic.
The Burfordville Covered Bridge spans the Whitewater River at the Bollinger Mill.
The Burfordville Covered Bridge spans the Whitewater River at the Bollinger Mill.
The Burfordville Covered Bridge is a Howe-truss span that was built mainly of yellow poplar.
The Burfordville Covered Bridge is a Howe-truss span that was built mainly of yellow poplar.
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The Bollinger Mill State Historic Site is open for visitors and hosts its spring concert with the Chestnut Mountain Gang on Sunday, June 7, 2015 in Burfordville, Missouri.

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