08/13/2026
Good morning friends and neighbors,,
Here we are, just over two weeks since the tornado decided to descend on our beautiful city.
The adrenaline of those first two weeks is beginning to wear off, and the slog of dealing with insurance has begun. Tree and house debris is being picked up, and we are all putting our best effort into getting back to normal.
But we are all in different stages of “normal.” For most, that normal may never quite look the same again.
While we absolutely thank our first responders, today I want to take a moment to thank the immediate responders: our citizens.
The man who trekked through the storm to retrieve children who were home alone and bring them to his house—only to be thrown against a wall by the ferocity of the storm after accomplishing his mission.
The local business that opened their parking lot to neighbors so they could move their debris out of the way and open the roads clear for first responders.
And, realistically, this applies to all of us.
We emerged from our houses, closets, and basements, awestruck by what had happened. Our hearts sank. But almost immediately, something else took over: the adrenaline, the determination, and the need to help our friends, neighbors, and fellow citizens—whatever that help looked like.
It has been the people of Menasha who have moved the community this far along in its recovery. Without us, the recovery would still be in its infancy.
My heart is broken, but I have hope.
And that hope comes from all of you.
Your resilience. Your perseverance. Your compassion. Your selflessness. Your willingness to lift each other up when things are at their hardest.
All of it has filled my heart with the HOPE I mentioned before.
As we navigate these trying times together, remember to stay vigilant, stay helpful, and most importantly, stay HOPEFUL.
With tears of sadness and hope in our eyes,
The Club Liquor Team