Ken HomerKen Homer (1915-2003) was a graduate of Mount Allison University where he taught English before becoming a CBC broadcast journalist based in Halifax. He became well known for his feature stories, his interviews, and especially for his sensitive reporing of the 1958 Springhill Mine Disaster. He married Dees Clarke, daughter of author, George Frederick Clarke, and lived the rest of his life in Upper Woodstock and Woodstock NB. He continued to do freelance work for CBC and began recording and broadcasting his radio essays. As a history and social studies teacher at Woodstock High School, he is remembered by many students as a great instructor. Homer was a founder and first president of the Carleton County Historical Society and published a book on the history of the Carleton County Council. He was a friend of Maliseet elder, Peter Paul, and worked with him on preserving Indigenous cultural heritage. Ken Homer is especially remembered for his interest in the natural history and cultural life of the St. John River Valley and his dedication to celebrating and preserving the region's heritage. Read More Read Less