Residents who invest in community make this special place to call home

As posted in the Homer News.com, October 2015 Last month I had a bitter-sweet experience, but mostly, it was beautiful. Buffeted by wind and rain kicked up by a mid-September storm, I took part in the gathering of over 200 friends and neighbors at Mavis Muller’s 12th annual Burning Basket celebration. Its purpose?  To commemorate and pay tribute to love … Read More

Mentoring: important way to pay it forward

Posted: June 25, 2014 – in the Homer News Who mentored you? It’s a question that I ask new “Big” volunteers when I interview them at Big Brothers Big Sisters. The answers are fascinating and widely varied: parents, relatives, teachers, coaches, scout leaders, family friends, neighbors, older siblings, friends both young and old, spouses, pastors, employers, co-workers, and on and on. … Read More