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Homer Glen honors summer readers and hears fundraiser request from therapeutic riding program
Summary
A state representative presented summer reading completion certificates to four Homer Glen children; the board heard from Holistic Riding Equestrian Therapy, which asked residents to promote a Sept. 14 fundraiser after ticket sales fell short.
Homer Glen
At the start of the meeting the board recognized local students who completed a summer-reading program and heard a public comment request from a therapeutic riding nonprofit.
Presentation and recognition
A state representative (identified in the meeting transcript as Nicole Lahaha) presented House of Representatives certificates to four Skelly family children for completing a summer reading program and invited the mayor and trustees to take photographs.
Public comment: Holistic Riding Equestrian Therapy
Marlene Carmen, executive director of Holistic Riding Equestrian Therapy, said the nonprofit serves roughly 100 families weekly with equine-assisted services. She said the group's Sept. 14 fundraiser at Shady Oaks typically sells about 200 tickets but has only 17 sold so far due to communications problems; she asked residents to post flyers, network on social media and attend the event. Carmen said the program offers measurable benefits for children and invited sponsorships and volunteer help.
Board response
The mayor thanked the presenter and speakers and noted the village's appreciation for volunteer-run community programs; no formal board action was required.
