I dreamed of dwelling and dealing in Alaska as a younger man; I got here up within the Nineteen Eighties to work and at last moved right here in 2005 with my spouse Cyndie. Dr. Cyndie Fox practiced at Windfall till she retired in 2020. Each of our sons have since moved to Anchorage and are elevating their households right here.
We discovered our place, however I’ve to let you know, Anchorage wouldn’t be as engaging if the grandchildren have been calling us away. We’re fortunate that our kids have discovered their skilled houses right here, and that they’re drawn to this group too. Lately, we’ve gathered the household to debate our philanthropic giving collectively — an train that brings us nearer and is a type of household enjoyable that I like to recommend. It appears all of us agree on playgrounds nowadays, and we make investments as a household within the Anchorage Park Basis.
I used to serve on the Anchorage Park Basis Board, together with a few different boards on the town, so I’ve a way of how these group initiatives come collectively. I’ve seen neighbors increase cash for canine parks, I’ve seen Youth Employment in Parks join trails and make them extra sustainable, and I’ve seen the skating group assist new outside skating rinks. The Rasmuson Basis deserves our thanks as stable funders of community-identified initiatives throughout city.
The searching and fishing, trails and playgrounds assist to maintain three generations of Foxes right here right this moment. My firm, Fairweather, employs about 200 Alaskans and we’re all the time recruiting expertise. Cyndie and I met a variety of the households who visited when contemplating a place with Windfall Alaska Anesthesia Group. High quality of life makes a distinction in the place individuals select to reside. Cyndie and I’ve seen firsthand that public funding in our outside infrastructure is vital to attracting and retaining a gifted workforce.
My complete household helps the park bonds. This 12 months it’s Proposition A. We wish the Coastal Path to hook up with the Ship Creek Path. We’re joyful to see extra funding within the Campbell Creek Path. We’ll go wherever they put a brand new playground. Frankly, we’d prefer to see Fairview and Spenard get their recreation facilities cared for and are glad the children of Fairview have an indoor playground to get pleasure from all 12 months spherical.
Cyndie and I recognize the work of the Anchorage Park Basis for a lot of causes. We benefit from the trails and playgrounds too.
Prop. A Parks and Recreation Bond Initiatives:
• Campbell Creek Path rehabilitation and wayfinding, $300,000
• Peratrovich Park upgrades, $700,000
• Ship Creek Path, $250,000
• Athletic discipline security enhancements, $200,000
• Chester Creek Advanced security, safety and ADA upgrades, $100,000
• Playground growth, all-inclusive, $300,000
• Far North Bicentennial Park bridge alternative, $150,000
• Russian Jack Springs Park security and ADA enhancements, $300,000
• Fairview Recreation Heart enhancements, $500,000
• Spenard Recreation Heart enhancements, $200,000
• Tony Knowles Coastal Path to Ship Creek Path connection, $150,000 (native match to $9.5 million in federal funds)
• Fish Creek Path to the ocean, $150,000 (native match to federal funding)
• Cuddy Park Ice Oval warming chalet, $300,000
• Mulcahy Stadium enhancements, $350,000
Whole: $3.95 million
Rick Fox serves because the Senior Vice President and GM of Chouest, and CEO of Fairweather, an Alaska firm. Rick can be a former board member of the Anchorage Park Basis. Cyndie Fox is an Anchorage anesthesiologist, and her love of searching in Alaska could be seen on the pages of Hunt Alaska Journal. Dr. Roger and Allison Koos Fox and their two sons have lived in Anchorage for over 10 years. Dr. Rabun and Dr. Patricia Fox and their son have lived in Anchorage for nearly 4 years.
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