Phoenix Award Winner from Spring 2011

The Phoenix Award Winner of Spring 2011 was Danny Frey.

The Horicon Phoenix Program is very pleased to present the “Horicon Phoenix Award” to Danny Frey in recognition of his outstanding dedication to the residents and City of Horicon. — with Kathryn Knop, Danny Frey and Daniel Buchner.

Through his business as a financial adviser for Modern Woodmen, Mr. Frey has generously supported those in our community with medical needs by securing matching funds grants to help pay for their expenses. Those grants have also been used to benefit other organizations ranging from our public and private schools, daycares, churches, YMCA, park programs, 4-H clubs, boy scouts, girl scouts, and civic groups.

Danny has been a tireless advocate for members of the military and their families, donating his time to coordinating the shipping of care packages to soldiers overseas at the “Join Hands Day” event on May 7th, as well as helping to raise funds to send children of military families to summer camp. Danny also has been busy making the arrangements with the Easter Bunny to visit Horicon for the annual Easter Egg Hunt.

Danny is a true leader in our community because he volunteers so freely both through his business, and in his personal time. We celebrate Danny Frey’s commitment to our town and sincerely thank him for it.

Summer Concert Series 2011

In 2011 the Horicon Phoenix Program's revenue increased. With donations from various local businesses, and the John Deere Greater Area Foundation, we were able to have a full line-up of performances during the summer.

And see how much our audience has grown! Now the regular attendance is between 100 and 200 people. Some bands were new but for the most part the bands end up being favorites with the crowd. We look forward to seeing you next year.

Community Gardens Summer 2011

The community garden is really thriving! Glad to see all the plots rented and all the produce grown. This year we added a water tank - no more hauling water during those dry spells. And a shed added to the shelter makes a perfect place to store tools.

Before picture.

Water Tank addition

And after. Future plans include an herb garden with a sculpture, a composting area, and who knows?

Plans for a Disc Golf Course April 2011

In 2010 the group was approached about creating a disc golf course in Horicon. The group took on this project and got city and park approval to install a 9 - hole course in River Bend Park.

The initial stages involved a lot of meetings but then the fun began when professional disc golfers and member of the group mapped out the course.

The team walked over the park and put pink flags up where possible holes would be. Phoenix group member then set up the temporary basket and tested it out.

Future stages will involve cement tee pads, installation of baskets and signage.