Waukon, IA

A dozen Horizons participants attended the Spring Fling on May 29. It was a reunion of sorts–a chance for us to catch up with all the events of the last six months. We started with a nice meal catered by the 66 Cafe. Then Teresa Wiemerslage gave a presentation on the history of the Horizons project and what has happened in the last six months. There has been a lot of projects! Sometimes you don’t think anything is happening, but when you take time to look back, you get a little perspective. The Habitat group has 3 houses to paint this summer and are looking for volunteers and more funding. The start of the Allamakee New Beginnings group is pretty neat. Mr. Burk who is a retired school superintendent commended the group on their initiative to start the non-profit to make sure that the Horizons ideas keep moving forward. That was a pretty special comment–especially since Mr. Burk isn’t easy to impress! The group decided to keep meeting in the future to make sure the projects keep going.

The Habitat committee of the Horizons project recently received $298 from the Allamakee County Community Foundation to purchase paint brushed, pans and other supplies for the next season of home repair. Last year two homes of low-income senior citizens were painted and winterized as part of the Action Forum. This year one house has been confirmed for painting. Other nominations are welcome.