The 1st annual Clark Co Spay-Neuter Program Car Show was held on Oct 22nd. FCMC was well represented with 8 Mustangs. The morning started out rather cool 35 degrees with lots of frost and fog after the sun made its appearance the temps warmed up rather nicely. Out of 42 cars FCMC members brought home 4 of the Top16 trophies, Larry Mayfield, Larry Rixman, Phil Schieber, Bill, Marcia and Rachael Smith.  Jenny Frisbee won Best Classic Car with her 64 1/2 Mustang. Dennis Caraway, Marty & Brenda Clegg,  David Henry also attended.

On Saturday, October 8th, the Falls City Mustang Club held it’s annual charity car show at Horseshoe casino. The weather was perfect and we had 116 cars. This year’s charity was the Wounded Warriors Family Support. The money raised will go to helping families of soldiers wounded in battle. As usual everyone was very generous with their time as well as their money.  I would like to thank Horseshoe for their continued support and hospitality; they truly make it easy for us to put on a show. I would also like to thank all of the club members who came out and worked.   It really doesn’t seem like work when it is for such a good cause.  Thanks again…….Mike Rains 

Sunday Oct 2nd several FCMC members went to Scottsburg In to the We Care Car Show. Garry & Pam Bushau, Marty and Brenda Clegg, Rich, Bonnie and Brock Cook, Bill Gibson, Charlie Reinhardt, Larry Rixman, Wendell Roark, Bill Smith, Dan Watson. After a chilly star the sun came out and the day was great. Lots of door prizes were won and Marty won the 50/50 pot. After the show several went to the Pizza Hut for dinner. All the proceeds from the show are used to clothe the children in Scott County.

You couldn't have asked for a more beautiful day.........Jenny

Saturday Oct 1 some FCMC members went to the Marysville Community Festival/Car Show. The day started out very chilly and warmed a bit during the day. It was the 1st car show they had put on and they did a great job. There were around 25-30 cars. Two trophies were given, one for ’79 and down, ’80 and up. Marty and Brenda who brought 3 of their Mustangs, won the ’80 and up trophy for their ‘98 Mustang Cobra. Rich, Bonnie and Brock Cook, Jenny Frisbee,  Jason Wahl were also showing their Mustangs. Paul Frisbee brought his ’50 Chevy.

Saturday Sept 24th a group of loyal FCMC members braved the rain and went to the Bumper to Bumper car Show in Charlestown IN. The rain kept most cars away, there was around 20. Jim Antle, Garry Bushau, Rich & Bonnie Cook, David Henry, Paul Frisbee all came home with trophies.

Saturday Sept 17th a group of FCMC members traveled to Vevay IN to the On the River Car Show. The drive up and back was great and beautiful weather all day. We had 9 Mustangs from the club, 4 bringing home Top 100 trophies Garry & Pam Bushau, Jenny Frisbee, Larry Mayfield and Larry Rixman.

Sept 9-11th a large group of FCMC members went to Derby City’s Sept in the Park Car Show. Larry, Mike, Paul and Steve started the weekend by playing a round of golf early Friday morning. After most were checked into their rooms, cabins or the campground, we headed up to the Welcome Bash. Then we went back to the Merritt’s cabin to sit around the fire.  Early Saturday morning we went to the show site cleaned cars and waited to be judged. After the awards were giving out most went back to the Merritt’s cabin and had a great pitch-in cookout and playing cornhole and sitting around the fire telling stories. Everyone came home with a Top 125 award. Total of 103 cars participated.

The weekend of Aug 26 & 27th a group  of FCMC members went to Somerset Ky for the Somernites Cruise-in. Our journey began on Friday when we left New Albany at 8am to travel to Stanford KY to meet up with Queen City Mustangers.  From there we traveled on to Somerset getting there around 11am we then proceeded to the Welcome Center where we were presented with t-shirts and free Pepsi. After checking into the motel we went to eat at the Harbors for lunch. At 4:30 we went to the cruise-in around the Somerset square and parking lots. We stayed there until about 6:30 and went back to the motel and played cornhole and some went swimming (anyone know how a Smart phone sounds when it is swimming, glub glub) Saturday morning we got up went to breakfast then met up with the Mustang Mafia and Queen City to drive in together, around 50 of us. After parking we just hung out for the day listening to live music, eat good food and socialized with other Mustang owners. Saturday evening after eating at the Golden Corral we went back to the hotel and watched all the cars cruise up and down the strip and played cornhole. Sunday morning we ate breakfast and said our goodbyes to Queen City and headed back home. We had great weather the whole weekend.

Saturday Aug. 20th several FCMC members traveled to St. Anthony IN to the St. Anthony’s Firemen Car Show. It started out to be very foggy on our trip there but by the time we arrived it had cleared up. There were over 120 vehicles participating. Good weather, good food, good music and lots of fun were in store for the day. Marty & Brenda Clegg, Paul & Jenny Frisbee, Bo Gray, Jonathan & Debbie Hunt, Mike Rains all received ‘Top 60’ Trophies. Also attending were Bill & Pat Gibson, David Henry, Larry Mayfield, Steve & Nancy Merritt. FCMC tied for club participation with 9 Mustangs, the winner was chosen by the flip of a coin with FCMC coming out the winner.

Saturday Aug 20th Mike & Nancy Purlee, Bill & Marcia Smith went to the North Harrison Band Car Show in Ramsey IN both bringing home trophies. Over 130 cars participated.

Saturday Aug. 13th a group of 10 Mustangs from the Falls City Mustang Club traveled to Columbus IN for the Hoosier Summer Slam Car Show hosted by the Hoosier Mustang Club. It was held in the parking lot of the Holiday Inn. With well over a hundred cars, Marty & Brenda Clegg, Richard, Bonnie & Brock Cook, Frank & Therese’ Hayden, Mike & Nancy Purlee, Bill & Marcia Smith all winning Top 40. Steve & Nancy Merritt won “Best Ford”. Also attending were  Bill & Pat Gibson, David Henry, Larry Rixman & Patti, Eddie Smith.

On Saturday Aug 6th a group of Falls City Mustang Club members traveled to Ft. Mitchell KY to the Kids and Cars Car Show hosted by our close friends Queen City Mustangers. The weather was great with a few clouds to start the day but soon became sunny with a good breeze. We had 5 Mustangs representing our club, Marty and Brenda Clegg, Richard, Bonnie and Brock Cook, David Henry, Steve and Nancy Merritt, Larry Rixman and Patti. Most came home with trophies. After the show we were invited by Queen City to eat dinner at Max and Erma’s. Thanks to Queen City Mustangers for a great show. All proceeds go to the Children's Home

Saturday July 30th we went to the Louisville Open Show and Shine at the Masonic Homes. We had a total of 15 Mustangs from our club. The weather was great and we had plenty of shade. After the show most everyone went to Steve and Nancy’s for a club get together.

Saturday July 23rd  FCMC traveled to Austin IN to the Ride For A Cure Car Show. The temperature was 95 and the heat index was 107.Thank goodness we had a huge shade tree and a breeze all day that made it very comfortable.  77 vehicles braved the heat to make a great show. FCMC had 8 Mustangs most winning a Top 30 trophy, Jenny and Paul Frisbee won “Best Original” and Richard and Bonnie Cook won “Best New Car”

Sunday July 10th we traveled to Rising Sun to the Show Your Pride Car Show. It was cool in the morning and got hotter through out the day, we were fortunate to have plenty of shade. It was a fairly big show with 340 vehicles of which 10 were our cars. Top 150 winners were: Alan Brewer, Jonathan & Debbie Hunt, Steve & Nancy Merritt, Mike & Vanessa Rains, Larry Rixman & Patti, Tony Skees & Janette. Garry & Pam Bushau won Best of Show in Class. Also attending were Richard & Bonnie Cook, Larry Mayfield, Norm & Jeanette Skees………..Steve

Backyard Classics, Christian Hotrod and Fall City Mustang Clubs met at the Cracker Barrel in Scottsburg for breakfast before heading to the Ray Skillman’s Cluster Busters Car Show in Greenwood Indiana on July 4th. Traveling along Hwy 31 we had rain most of the way up but by the time we got there it had stop raining and the sun came out really hot. We had a combination of 7 vehicles from all the clubs. We were able to tour the Ray Skillman’s Classics cars in his showroom, he had some really nice cars, if you’ve never been you should try to make it to them all. Paul Frisbee won a Top 10 Trophy out of around 100 vehicles. After the show we went to Culvers for ice Cream and food.

Sunday June 26th we traveled to West Chester Ohio to the Queen City Mustangers, Mustang All Ford Show. It was raining all the way there and did not stop until 11:00am. We stayed in the school until the rain stopped then came out and cleaned the cars for judging. It was a great day after the sun came out. We had 6 Mustangs at the show. After the show Queen City invited Derby City and our club to dinner at Rafferty’s.

Saturday June 25th we went to the Backyard Classic’s Car Show at the Clark County Fairground in Charlestown IN. The weather was perfect, no rain and low humidity. There were about 125 cars with FCMC having 10, winning the Club Participation Trophy. Brenda Clegg, Richard, Bonnie and Brock Cook, Bill and Pat Gibson, Nancy Merritt, Steve Merritt, Mike Rains all got a Top 50 trophy. Larry Mayfield got Best of Show in late model.  Also attending were James Antle, Marty Clegg, Clint and Jennifer Davis. After the show most of us went to Zaxby’s for dinner.

    On Thursday morning we drove to the show site and our "new hotel" in Long Island.   

June 18th we held our 16th Annual Mustang and All Ford Show at Jim O’Neal
Ford in Sellersburg IN. We started out again this year as we did last year with lots of rain. Around 10am the rain stopped and people started to come in.  Thanks to Derby City Mustang Club, Hoosier Mustang Club, Queen City Mustangers, Wilder Than Most Car Club and all individuals for bringing all their cars out. Club Participation had to be decided by a play off between the presidents of the clubs, Derby City’s David Payne and Queen City’s Tony Fithen with a ring toss, David’s ring came closest to the cone out doing Tony. Derby City was presented a plaque and &100.00 which they graciously gave back the $100.00 to be donated to our Oct. show charity. Longest distance went to Chris Winters who traveled 211 miles. Congratulations to all the winners. Ron Kinberger with his 1968 Shelby GT500 Fastback took Best of Show. Also thanks to all of our volunteers who worked the show without you this show would not be possible.

Saturday June 11th we went to Starlite IN to the Shop With A Cop Car Show, it was a little rainy but a great day overall. 302 cars, trucks and motorcycles, FCMC had 23 Mustang attending. Ralph did a great job putting this show together. Looking forward to next year to supporting the Shop With A Cop program.