"As usual, I commercial fished for salmon this summer. Although we did not catch much, we tried to enjoy the summer.

This summer was different from any other in my entire life, though. With the help of other people like Andrew Boots, Fr. Dn. Nick Isaac, Sean Thompson and others, I volunteered to clean up and repaint the Orthodox church. Nick Andrew, Charlie Boots, Andy Boots, Fr. Dn. Nick Isaac and I also fixed up the Ohogamiut church which was another fun project. There we painted the inside of the church and did some decorating.

Besides working in the Orthodox church, I also volunteered to help in the new Roman Catholic church. I helped lay sheet rock and linoleum, fixed the doors and did other small odds and ends. This was my summer of volunteering.

I also helped our annual St. Vladimir and Yakov Youth Camp get organized in Ohogamiut. This meant fund raising, buying groceries, transportation of kids to and from the camp, and being one of the teachers. Our Youth Camp was special this year as our bishop came to be with the children. His presence was very enjoyable.

I encourage others to also volunteer their services to each other and to the organizations of good cause. We can't always be paid in money for the good work we do for one another."