[alaskanfan]

Arctic Slope Telephone, or ASTAC. We had the local phone service and served 7 other native villages up on the slope.

I've dealt with those ASTAC boys and Flossie for years. I've worked for Brooks Range Supply, Conam, Alaska Petroleum Contractors, and SKW. The last place I worked was over in Nuiqsut during the Alpine development, and then on the village water and sewer project. What a mess.

I didn't see any pictures of Toby, but I read about it in the Clarion. Saw names of people I know being interviewed in relation to the bear being killed. I can't wait for my buddy that works security for Phillips/Conoco to get home this week. He always has amazing stories.

[Brad C.]

I don't have the pictures with me, but if you freepmail me your e-mail I can send them to you in the morning. I have a still shot and a little mpg of the bear knocking over a trashcan in the hallway.

Aw Nuiqsut, spent quite a few nights there, but can't think of a single reason I would want to go back.

As for the women you mentioned, true enough; but every now and then they would change their hiring practices.