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Story last updated at 3:28 p.m. Thursday, October 9, 2003

First National Bank donates $1,000 to Habitat for Humanity home fund
by Michael Armstrong
Staff Writer

Homer News file photo
From left, Nic, Cheryl and Nathan Miller pose last year with Kay Sebade, chair of the Family Selection Committee for the Homer affiliate of Habitat for Humanity, and Dan Boone, who heads up the local affiliate, at the Aspen Lane site of the home.

First National Bank of Alaska helped South Kenai Habitat for Humanity come closer to its goal of raising money to finish Cheryl Miller's Habitat for Humanity home, the first such home being built in Homer. First National vice-president and branch manager Mike Dye presented a check for $1,000 last Friday to Dan Boone, president of the local chapter. The group still has to raise about $19,000 for supplies to complete construction.

Through its corporate donation program, First National periodically gives money to qualified nonprofit organizations. Dye served on the board of directors of the Central Peninsula Habitat for Humanity and knew of its goals, he said.

"I think it's an honor to play a small part in this project," Dye said. "It's a valuable part of the community."

Boone said South Kenai Habitat for Humanity has several fund-raising events planned over the next month. At the Oct. 17 6:30 p.m. showing of "Matchstick Men," Homer Theatre will donate part of the proceeds to Habitat.

Boone said there is an Indian-food dinner planned for mid-November.

Boone said donations can be sent to South Kenai Habitat for Humanity, 770 East End Road, Homer, or call him at 235-3779.

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