On December 5th the Falls City Mustang Club had it's Christmas Party.  We had around 52 people in attendance.  I want to send out a special thanks to all who made this happen, Linda Crosby, Larry Mayfield, Mike and Nancy Purlee and Marty and Brenda Clegg.  Their planning of the food was excellent and the entertainment was outstanding, though I still think that Marty and Mike should keep their Day Jobs.   All kidding aside the pair of them came out as the Blues Brothers and it was GREAT!  We also had a fine game of Jeopardy which our three contestants (Norm Skee, Debbie Monbeck and Debbie Carden) tried to outwit each other with Debbie Monbeck winning.  As for the food, after Mike Rains led us all in prayer (Thanks Mike for bailing me out again) we all set down to a fine dinner that was prepared by Tuckers.  They did a fine job and their service was great.  They made everyone feel at home.  As for the Chinese gift exchange there were some awesome cut throat moves as participants jockeyed to end up with their favorite gift.  If you didn't attend you missed a great time.  So I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and let us all keep our Soldiers abroad in our Hearts and Prayer

                                                                          Steve Merritt, President

Paul and Jenny Frisbee hosted a chili supper at their home on Nov 14th. It was a great time, if you missed it you missed some awesome chili and desserts, thanks to all the cooks. After we all filled up on chili some played cornhole and pool while others relaxed watching car auctions on TV, and others relaxing around the fire and roasting marshmallows. A big thank you to Paul and Jenny for opening the home up to us.

Attending: Steve and Nancy Merritt, Garry and Pam Bushau, Norm and Jeanette Skees, Mike and Nancy Purlee, Larry and Lynn Mayfiels, Marty and Brenda Clegg, Mike and Vanessa Rains, Frank and Therese' Hayden, Paul and Jenny Frisbee, Phil and Rose Ann Schieber, Bill and Pat Gibson, Larry Rixman

Oct 31 we went to the Toys For Tots breakfast hosted by the KYANA car club in Louisville. We had 13 cars with 25 people going. The breakfast was great. And a thank you to the Marines for doing such a great job collecting all the toys for the children so they can have a Merry Christmas.

Attending were: Dave and Patsy Boling, Alan Brewer and Debbie Carden, Garry and Pam Bushau, Marty and Brenda Clegg, Mike and Linda Crosby with granddaughter Mariah, Paul and Jenny Frisbee, Bill and Pat Gibson, Frank and Therese' Hayden, Mike and Nancy Purlee, Phil Schieber, Norm and Jeanette Skees, Tony skees, Charlie and Sandy Smith

Oct 24th we had our Poker Run.

Aug. 29th was a very busy day starting off with the Sellersburg Parade at 10am we had 10 cars from our club in the parade, Steve and Nancy merritt, Marty and Brenda Clegg, Mike and Nancy Purlee, Norm and Jeanette Skees, Bill and Pat Gibson, Charlie and Sandy Smith, Larry Mayfield, Tony Skees, Phil Schieber and Jonathan Hunt. Our club won the Best Car/Automoblie Trophy. After the parade was over we headed to the Schieber's for a club picnic. We had lots of great food and a cornhole contest with Mike Rains and Alan Brewer winner the championship and the traveling trophies.Those attending the picnic were, Steve and Nancy Merritt, Paul and Jenny Frisbee, Garry and Pam Bushau, Marty and Brenda Clegg, Mike and Nancy Purlee, Phil and Rose Ann Schieber, Larry and susan Rixman, Norm and Jeanette Skees, Frank and Therese Hayden, Bill and Patb GibsonCharlie and Sandy Smith, Alan Brewer and Debbie Carden, Tony Skees and Janette Dean, Larry Mayfield, Mike Rains and our newest members Roger and Joyce Wynn.

After the picnic was over we headed to Louisville to the Derby City Cruise-in. Dave and Patsy Boling, Mike and Linda Crosby, Jonathan and Debbie Hunt, Wylie Whitenack, Phil and Rose Ann Schieber, Steve and Nancy Merritt, Marty and Brenda Clegg, Mike and Nancy Purlee, Bill and Pat Gibson, Paul and Jenny Frisbee and Alan Brewer were out for a great evening of fun and relaxation.

On Friday evening Aug 28th we held our annual Blue Suede Cruise-in at rhe Horseshoe Casino in New Albany IN. We had a lot of cars come out and help us celebrate the 50's and 60's. We even had Elvis to show up as well as a hunky looking hippie, along with several cute gals in poodle skirts, and several other costumes.  Some went into the Casino to try thier luck while other stayed and listened to the music.

We had 13 cars go to Charlestown for the Backyard Classics Cruise-in on friday August 14th. The weather was great. Susan Rixman won the 50/50. Most of us headed over to the Copper Kettle to have dinner during the cruise, and some went for pizza.  Mike and Linda Crosby came home with a DJ's Choice trophy.

Attending were Tony Skees, Norn and Jeanette Skees, Steve and Nancy Merritt, Mike and Linda Crosby, Marty and Brenda Clegg, Garry and Pam bushau, Larry and Susan Rixman, Jonathan and Debbie Hunt, Larry Mayfield, Mike Rains, Paul and Jenny Frisbee, Bill and Pat Gibson and Phil Schieber.

What a great day for a club picnic low temps and low humidity for July 18th that was nice. Steve and Nancy hosted their annual club picnic we had around 30 members there. Steve grilled some hot dogs, deer steaks and brats. Everyone brought covered dishes that were just great. A lot of the men did some fishing, Steve hooked a big catfish but it got away. Some played cornhole with Steve and Brenda coming out the champions and winning back the trophies. After we ate we set around the fire, it was a very relaxing evening.

Also attending were: Bill and Pat Gibson, Allen Brewer and Debbie Carden, Paul and Jenny Frisbee, Mike and Nancy Purlee, Mike and Vannessa Rains, Marty and Brenda Clegg, Norm and Jeanette Skees, Tony Skees and Janette Deal, Larry and Susan Rixman, Phil and Rose Ann Scheiber, Tom and Sherry Sipes, Larry Mayfield, Mike Crosby

July 4th 2009 was a great day for a parade even if it was overcast and we had a few sprinkles. We had 12 club cars and two non-member in our group. There were lots of people there to watch. After the parade most people went to the Purlee's for a club picnic. We had a great time even after it started raining when we got there. The meal was very good thank to Nancy and Mike who grilled some great burgers and dogs and with all the covered dishes everyone brought we had plenty to eat. When everyone was done eating we all set around and talked the day away.Some great stories, Mike Rains !!!

Also attending were Tom and Sherry Sipes, Greg and Tammy Micheals and son, Greg's Dad and Mom,  Mike and Vanessa Rains, Marty and Brenda Clegg, Norm and Jeanette Skees, Tony Skees, Phil and Rose Ann Scheiber, Bill and Pat Gibson,  Larry Mayfield, Jenny Frisbee, Kennith Barrett, Mike and Nancy Purlee

Mike and Vanessa Rains hosted a club picnic at their home on Sunday June 14 2009.  Mike grilled some great burgers and dogs, along with Vanessa's great dishes and all the great covered dishes everyone brought,  what else can I say we had a great meal. After eating some went swimming and some played horseshoes and cornhole, Larry M. and Mike R. won the cornhole trophy

Also attending: Larry and Susan Rixman, Bill and Pat Gibson, Mike and Nancy Purlee, Steve and Nancy Merritt, Marty and Brenda Clegg, Phil and Rose Ann Scheiber, Norm and Jeanette Skees, Tony Skees, Ed and Bev Lynch and their grandson, Larry and Lynn Mayfield, Frank and Therese' Hayden along with several of Mike and Vanessa's friends

Thanks for a great time !!!

Falls City Mustang Club set up their camp for the Relay For Life June 12th. We had a really good turn out. We donated over $3000.00 to the American Cancer Society to be a sponsor. Thanks to Nancy and Mike Purlee for being our team captains.

Helping for the Relay were: Mike and Nancy Purlee, Frank and Therese Hayden, Steve and Nancy Merritt, Marty and Brenda Clegg, Larry and Susan Rixman, Larry Mayfield, Mike and Vanessa Rains, Phil and Rose Ann Schieber.

Thanks to Jim O'Neal Ford in Sellersburg for letting us use their parking lot to celebrate Mustang's 45th Birthday. A birthday cake was served for the occasion. Jim O'Neal Ford bought pizza for everyone..

Attending from our club were Steve and Nancy Merritt, Marty and Brenda Clegg, Mike and Nancy Purlee, Bill and Pat Gibson, Dave and Patsy Boling, Norm and Jeanette Skees, Jonathan and Debbie Hunt, Charlie and Sandy Smith, Mike and Linda Crosby, Frank and Therese' Hayden,  Dan Watson and his daughter Savanah, Ed and Byers, Mike Sons, Mike Burch, Wendall Roark, Larry Rixman, Mike Rains, Larry Mayfield, Tony Skees, Alan Brewer, John Stingel, Ron Mitchell. If I left anyone out let me know and I will add your names.

We had lots of visitors that brought their cars to display.