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AT&T Alascom golf tournament to benefit public radio

ANCHORAGE, AK (July 12, 2006) - AT&T Alascom is proud to support Alaska public radio, through sponsorship of the 7th annual AT&T Alascom Golf Tournament in Anchorage on July 18, 2006. Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Alaska Public Radio Network, KNBA 90.3 FM in Anchorage and the Koahnic Broadcast Corporation Native Program Fund. Over the last six years, the tournament has raised over $90,000 for public radio.

"AT&T Alascom is pleased to be in our 7th year of sponsoring this outstanding event," said AT&T Alascom President Mike Felix. "Public radio touches all Alaskans, from Barrow to Ketchikan. As Alaska's first telecommunications company, AT&T Alascom knows how important it is for Alaskans to be connected to each other. Public radio helps to make that happen."

The Alaska Public Radio Network reaches 250 Alaska communities, providing comprehensive coverage of Alaskan issues. KNBA 90.3 FM in Anchorage and its parent company Koahnic Broadcast Corporation, celebrate the rich cultural heritage of Alaska Native people by providing Native music, news and community affairs information.

The 7th annual golf tournament begins at O'Malley’s on the Green at 7 a.m., Tuesday, July 18. The tournament hosts 36 teams. Registration is still open for eight additional teams of four players. For more information or to register a team please visit: www.AttAlascom.com/whatsnew/.

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