After our wrap-up meeting this afternoon, we are very excited to announce that we will be moving the car show to Saturday and discontinuing Friday evenings in the future. The date for next year's 12th annual Bear Creek Fireman's Festival and Car Show will be SATURDAY MAY 30th, 2026!!! As we are excited for this change, please watch for details on the exciting new face-lift!!
Happy 70th Anniversary to The Community Blood Center! Thank you to everyone helping bring hope and healing to hospital patients since 1955. Tag a donor, volunteer or advocate to help celebrate!
Be mesmerized at our New London Country Store with these! Check out the video below!
Feonix Community,
We’re excited to bring you another inspiring episode of the Feonix Insider podcast, where transportation meets conversation.
In this episode, our host and Feonix founder, Valerie Lefler, sits down with a true mobility changemaker: Joe Provenzano, Director of Mobility & Volunteerism at Ford Philanthropy. With a strong background in leading innovative and community-centered programs, Joe offers a front-row seat into how Ford Philanthropy is reimagining transportation—not just through innovation, but through community partnerships and sustainable development.
Together, Valerie and Joe explore:
- The power of hyper-local partnerships—and why one-size-fits-all solutions don’t work for every community.
- How Ford Philanthropy is embedding sustainability into its core mission and helping communities thrive.
Whether you work in transportation, nonprofit services, public policy, or simply care about mobility justice, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss.
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New Summer hours: We are adding a matinee to Fridays & a later evening show to $5 Tuesdays.
Looking to hire a fry cook. Mainly Friday, Saturday, and Sunday nights 4:00-9:00pm with more hours possible. Main duties would be using the deep-fryers and broasters. Stop in and grab an application.
Replaced a dated and clunky patio door! Check out the before and after photos!
Cabin #3 is here! Despite Mother Natures showers and winds, the cabin made the long commute from the New London High School on Tuesday to Hucklberry Acres Campground where it joined the rest of the cabins. The students enjoyed a pizza party with appetizers, cake, ice cream and soda! A special thank you to Mr Joe Gruentzel for another incredible collaboration and teaching the students what a genuine, hometown, good neighbor program looks like. We are so thankful to all the local businesses involved as well. Thank you School District of New London!
Sending out a huge thank you to everyone that came and partied with us at MOBFEST 2025!! WHAT A GREAT NIGHT IT WAS! We are all tired as hell, you guys kept us running all night. Thanks to Shotgun Jane and Rising Phoenix for putting on a great show!! Can't wait for MOBFEST 2026!!
It's moving week! Cleaning carpets and concrete at the new Modern Cleaning Solutions LLC headquarters! Super excited for this next step.
What an amazing last DECA meeting for the school year! Mrs. Porath is retiring at the end of the school year so she was honored by her students and Mrs. Marquardt! Great way to end her career as a DECA advisor!
Summer football calendars for any families potentially new to the program, or who didn't receive it from their players. There are summer morning lifting options at 5.45, 7.30, and 9am at the HS. Football parent meeting is Aug 4th @ 7p, and practice starts Tues Aug 5th at 4 pm.
St. John's Thrift Store is having their Anniversary Sale starting Tuesday, June 3rd. 50 percent off everything in the store. The length of the sale depends on how well it goes.
Look what’s new at Tiki Tan - feel free to leave money on the counter with a note. What it’s for if you’d like to try this it’s absolutely awesome reduces brown spots with time minor fading, great for skin and rashes.
The Capital Fund Drive for a New Outdoor Electronic Signage continues for a few more weeks. We have had 37 pledges totalling $29, 760.00. Please check out our website or area in the narthex to make a pledge to help us reach our goal! Thank you to everyone who has already pledged.
Last week we handed out 228 grab and go meals. We served up Brats on a bun with snacks, fresh fruit, water, and milk. THANK YOU to everyone that donated items for the meals, helped pack the meals, who worked the meal, and to everyone that delivered meals to those in need in the area. Our next community meal is Wednesday June 25th from 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Working on this salad bowl set of beautiful red cedar.
New Scholarship Program Awards $1,500 to Area High School Seniors.
Wolf River Community Bank announced the first recipients of its inaugural scholarship program.
(Hortonville, WI, June 9, 2025): Wolf River Community Bank is proud to announce the recipients of its inaugural scholarship program, awarding three $1,500 scholarships—to graduating seniors from Hortonville, New London, and Shiocton High Schools. This new initiative reflects the bank’s commitment to investing in local students and will continue as an annual offering in the years ahead. The program is designed to support students who demonstrate academic excellence, community involvement, and a strong interest in pursuing careers in business, finance, or related fields.
This year’s scholarship recipients are:
Max Behling, New London High School scholarship recipient, is heading to the University of Wisconsin–Madison to pursue a finance degree, inspired by his parents’ careers in business. Max prepared for college with advanced coursework, earning straight A’s, even while taking AP, dual-credit, and finance-related classes. He was active in National Honor Society, Math League, and numerous extracurriculars—including varsity football, basketball, and track—where he earned “Best Teammate” awards and multiple medals. Max also excelled in the arts, performing in musicals, show choir, and even with Barry Manilow and at the Grand Ole Opry. Committed to his community, Max volunteered with Student Council, Wreaths Across America, and as a coach at a youth basketball camp.
Sarah Bendorf, Hortonville High School scholarship recipient, is an aspiring accounting major at the University of Wisconsin–Madison with plans to attend law school. Selected as Hortonville High School’s representative for the Wisconsin Leadership Seminar, she went on to serve as Public Relations Director for the Alumni Association and currently holds the position of Board Vice President. A varsity girls soccer player, Sarah shared her passion for the sport by coaching youth teams and mentoring middle school students through the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. She has also held leadership roles in DECA and served as a Crew Leader and Sunday School teacher for Vacation Bible School. Sarah balances her time between three jobs—including roles at the Timber Rattlers Stadium, the YMCA, and the Fox Club—and is a member of both the National and Spanish Honor Societies.
Tyler Pamperin, Shiocton High School scholarship recipient, is planning to attend the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point to pursue a degree in Business Administration, with interests in accounting and finance. Tyler aims to give back to his community by managing a business that creates jobs and provides valuable goods or services. While in high school, Tyler worked for a local grocery store, balancing employment with his school and club responsibilities. He was an active member and leader in National Honor Society, Student Council, and Future Business Leaders of America as Chapter Vice President and then Chapter President. Tyler contributed over 160 hours of community service, including leading an Eagle Scout project for the City of New London Parks and Recreation Department. His dedication and achievements earned him the honor of being selected as class valedictorian.
“As a community bank, we believe in building stronger communities by investing in the future workforce,” said Joe Peikert, CEO at Wolf River Community Bank. “Through our commitment to financial well-being, service, and education, we are proud to support the next generation of skilled professionals who demonstrate excellence and who strive to make a positive impact on those around them. We congratulate Sarah, Max, and Tyler as the first recipients of our scholarship program—we’re incredibly proud of their accomplishments and dedication.”
The scholarships were announced and presented during each school’s senior awards ceremony in May. This initiative underscores Wolf River Community Bank’s mission to strengthen the communities it serves—not only through financial services, but by actively investing in the next generation.
Graduating seniors from the class of 2026 will be eligible to apply for next year’s scholarships beginning in March 2026. For more information about the scholarship program, please visit www.wolfriverbank.com/scholarships.
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