excerpt, Looking At History, p50

Horatius Banner

Plow: The Plow represents American civilization- our hearth and home

Buffalo: The Bison represents those who labor hard to support the civic project, promoting peace and prosperity for generations to come

Dipper: both strive toward the big dipper, representing the common destiny and transcendental ideals we share as Americans

Proximate to the largest remaining stand of native hardwood forest in Indiana, co-op memberships help fund a quiet rural space, (with opportunities to garden, raise animals, and enjoy nature), for Monroe and Lawrence Co. veterans to call home.

Thank you for your service!

SITREP 1: A Monroe Co. Marine Corps Veteran and his caretaker were able were able to start moving in on November 11th 2025.

SITREP 2: A Bloomington Air Force Veteran moved in on December 18th 2025 with the help of Volunteers of America(Ohio and Indiana Affiliate). Finding and installing a glass doored wood stove for this veteran will be the goal of December/January's fundraising.

Thank you for your service!

SITREP 3: Another place at the park for a veteran is in progress with tentative spring 2026 move in date.

Thank you for your service!