> MP>IIRC, there are places in Alaska that face similar challenges.  I imagine
>   >that it fosters a different sense of community than some of us realize.

> Yes, I'd say so, although I know people who were working in places
> like that as teachers and such and a big problem is that the kids
> all can't wait to move out of areas like that into the big bad world..

 ... where there is probably more opportunity but also, as you point out,
lots of "big bad" stuff going on that might make them miss the small remote
town life.

Mike


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