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Horizon Foundation Hosts Annual Council Luncheon

(The Business Monthly) -- The Horizon Foundation held its 4th Annual Council Luncheon in July.  Attending were representatives of the Elkridge, Ellicott City, Southeast and Western councils, which serve as the "eyes and ears" of the foundation in those communities.

The councils meet monthly to discuss issues of interest and concern in the areas they represent.  Members are drawn from local institutions, such as public schools, faith communities, law enforcement and health, as well as civic groups.  Initiatives include programs for middle school students and their parents, health expos and support for local nonprofits.

The annual luncheon features a year-end recap of activities by members of each council.  Speakers included Glenwood Branch librarian Susan Stonesifer of the Western Horizon Council, community activist Vidia Dhanraj of Southeast Horizon Council, Dace Blaumanis of the Elkridge Horizon Council and new Mt. Hebron High School graduate Chris Rodkey of the Ellicott City Council.

The councils resume meeting in September when they will tackle such issues as the relationship between young people and adults in the community, neighborhood emergency preparedness and health services for foreign-born residents.