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Arctic priest Father Poole a man of many roles
John Finkerman profiles Father James Poole in Nome Alaska as a Catholic priest who built Radio KNOM reaching 70 to 80 Eskimo villages. The piece notes his fight against alcoholism, reliance on volunteers, and unique cross cultural mission. Poole hopes for continued pastoral work and expanded media outreach despite challenges.
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John Finkerman
Siberia
Poole
Father Poole
Ale
Lantheon
Church
Africa
Pan
Alaska
KNOM
Nome
Tacoma
Wash
Sherkan
Ore
Spokane
Aomma
Calif
Los Gatos
Arica
India
Play
James Pools
Seward Peninsula