Clubs & Organizations

Fort Branch Community Pride

About seven years ago, a small group of local citizens were chilling and chatting. Their discussion led to how they could help their local community - Fort Branch. Ideas popped, plans were formed, and thus began the group, Ft. Branch Community Pride. The group has grown to 15 members who wish to make Fort Branch a better place. They strive to improve the area and have events that draw visitors to town.

Three widely known events that the group sponsors are the two Vine Street Makers Markets in spring and fall, and the experience of Halloween. The Sinister Cellar began as a family-friendly haunt held in the old gym. It’s now become a weekend worth of events, including a Zombie 5K run. That first Zombie run brought folks from Nashville and Indy into the town for a visit. That means they’re shopping, eating, and using the local services which help us all.

Some of the lesser noticed improvements the group have done were at Fort Branch Community Park, which is the site for many events. A huge pile of mulch was purchased for the park playground and picnic table areas which took some work to spread. They also rebuilt the bridge connecting the playground side to the park side with the help of Titan Construction. There was also work done on the siding of the shelter house. .

Christmas time is also a time of helping for FBCP. They sponsor pictures with Santa at the Fire Department each year on Christmas eve. One year there was a special need because a 3rd grade student had lost both parents within a week. The group brought toys, presents and Christmas dinner to the family. It’s what a small town community is all about.

There are plenty of improvements that can be done in any small town. Take a look around and take some time to do and make a difference. It’s fitting that FBCP motto is: Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much” – Helen Keller.

Vine Street Makers Market Brought Spring to the Park

It was a nice sunny Saturday afternoon for the Vine Street Makers Market at Fort Branch Community Park in late April. There were many shoppers, a field of vendors and makers. The food trucks had a good day and most sold out. Look for the fall market on October 7th.

Cloe and Dillon Farmer, previously of Two Farmers Food Truck, came to attend the show instead of work it. It appears that Two Farmers have now turned into three with a new baby in tow.

Collectors Carnival Filled the Fairgrounds

The last of April was the first Collector’s Carnival Antique and Flea Market of the new year. It was a record day for the event that broke two 31-year records for attendance during the Friday setup and Saturday early bird shopping times. Over 4,500 folks attended the event at the fairgrounds with every building and spot of lawn filled with 225 dealers. The new food truck lineup has been a big hit as well. The next show will be August 12th.

1. Barney had to ride a _______ horse.

A. White

B. Brown

C. Dappled

D. Black

2. Gomer thought he’d captured the prisoner but in reality, he’d

~ Andy Quiz ~ captured __________.

A. Andy

B. Opie

C. Floyd

D. Barney

3. Opie offered to _____ _____ _____ for Miss Crump.

A. Clean the desks

B. Clean the blackboard

C. Take a test

4. At the judo school, the other students call Barney, ___________.

A. Bruno

B. Chicken

D. Superman

For answers see page 15

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