The AnchorED City The Anchorage Urban Training Collaborative

There have been a good number of Major Leaguers to have their start in Alaska playing summer college baseball. Only two are in the Hall of Fame – Tom Seaver and Dave Winfield. But before there ever was summer college baseball in the state, one Hall of Fame player spent a part of their early career in Alaska. For that story we need to go back to 1946.
 
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Resources Used to Make This Episode:
Freedman, Lew. Diamonds in the Rough: Baseball Stories from Alaska. Epicenter Press, 2000.
https://baseballhall.org/discover-more/stories/short-stops/putting-the-game-on-ice#:~:text=Alaska%20has%20hosted%20collegiate%20summer,Dave%20Winfield%20among%20the%20alumni.
https://www.dermotcole.com/reportingfromalaska/2024/6/21/orszktqho3pf2uo5p66kywskrqtpv5
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_Winfield#:~:text=Honors%20and%20awards,-Winfield's%20No.&text=Winfield%20retired%20in%201996%20and,Padre%20to%20be%20so%20honored
https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=winfie001dav#site_menu_link
https://www.mlb.com/news/dave-winfield-getting-statue-in-alaska
https://fm.kuac.org/local%20news/2024-06-24/statue-honors-dave-winfield
https://www.newsminer.com/news/dermot_cole/dave-winfield-and-his-legendary-home-run/article_2a825ae0-31cd-11ef-a5f8-9be5d1b4a684.html
https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/richie-ashburn/
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/ashburi01.shtml
https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Richie_Ashburn
https://adn.newsbank.com/doc/image/v2%3A14454275A04DAA79%40NGPA-AKADN-16ECF34916906140%402431999-16ECEDC2DD5ECD3D%404-16ECEDC2DD5ECD3D%40?search_terms=Ashburn&text=Ashburn&content_added=&date_from=1946&date_to=1946&pub%255B0%255D=14454275A04DAA79&sort=old&pdate=1946-06-27
https://adn.newsbank.com/doc/image/v2%3A14454275A04DAA79%40NGPA-AKADN-16ECF353115530CD%402432008-16ECEE42CE45E875%404-16ECEE42CE45E875%40?search_terms=Ashburn&text=Ashburn&content_added=&date_from=1946&date_to=1946&pub%255B0%255D=14454275A04DAA79&sort=old&pdate=1946-07-06
https://adn.newsbank.com/doc/image/v2%3A14454275A04DAA79%40NGPA-AKADN-16ECF37409B074BC%402432025-16ECEF63F14077CD%404-16ECEF63F14077CD%40?search_terms=Ashburn&text=Ashburn&content_added=&date_from=1946&date_to=1946&pub%255B0%255D=14454275A04DAA79&sort=old&pdate=1946-07-23
https://adn.newsbank.com/doc/image/v2%3A14454275A04DAA79%40NGPA-AKADN-16ECF3781F2A48FB%402432027-16ECEF839AA480A6%404-16ECEF839AA480A6%40?search_terms=Ashburn&text=Ashburn&content_added=&date_from=1946&date_to=1946&pub%255B0%255D=14454275A04DAA79&sort=old&pdate=1946-07-25
https://adn.newsbank.com/doc/image/v2%3A14454275A04DAA79%40NGPA-AKADN-16ECF37931C2C18A%402432029-16ECEF9B6C7642F7%404-16ECEF9B6C7642F7%40?search_terms=Ashburn&text=Ashburn&content_added=&date_from=1946&date_to=1946&pub%255B0%255D=14454275A04DAA79&sort=old&pdate=1946-07-27
https://adn.newsbank.com/doc/image/v2%3A14454275A04DAA79%40NGPA-AKADN-16ECF37D210F933B%402432035-16ECEFDFFB58161D%404-16ECEFDFFB58161D%40?search_terms=Ashburn&text=Ashburn&content_added=&date_from=1946&date_to=1946&pub%255B0%255D=14454275A04DAA79&sort=old&pdate=1946-08-02
https://adn.newsbank.com/doc/image/v2%3A14454275A04DAA79%40NGPA-AKADN-16ECF399DA5A094D%402432061-16ECF2FE51D6D485%404-16ECF2FE51D6D485%40?search_terms=Ashburn&text=Ashburn&content_added=&date_from=1946&date_to=1946&pub%255B0%255D=14454275A04DAA79&sort=old&pdate=1946-08-28
https://adn.newsbank.com/doc/news/0F78E9ED69EADA94?search_terms=Richie%2BAshburn&text=Richie%20Ashburn&content_added=&date_from=&date_to=&pub%255B0%255D=ADNB&pdate=1993-07-11
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The neighborhood of Fairview, on the Northside of Anchorage, is considered one of Anchorage’s original four neighborhoods along with Downtown, South Addition and Mountain View.  However, what is less known is that Fairview was once its own individual town independent of Anchorage.
Today most Anchorage residents don’t think about Fairview too much. In fact most residents only interact with this neighborhood when driving through the Ingra / Gambell corridor that connects the Seward Highway running South and the Glenn Highway running North.
On this episode we are focusing on Fairview. We are not just passing through on the highway, but stopping to hear about the past, present and future of this community in Anchorage.
https://fairviewak.org/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/215963548248/
https://www.communitycouncils.org/servlet/content/14.html
 
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https://anchorageutc.org
https://www.facebook.com/AnchorageUTC
@AnchorageUTC
 
Resources Used to Make This Episode:
https://www.alaska.org/guide/anchorages-four-original-neighborhoods
https://www.alaska.org/detail/fairview-neighborhood
https://media.alaskapublic.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/BGES-Fairview-Historical-Survey-Final-Report.pdf

Anchorage has its first elected female mayor. In light of the election of Suzaane LaFrance as Anchorage’s mayor we are returning to a previous episode - S2:E10: Anchorage, Boston, Elections and All Male Mayors – which outlines the city’s history of electing only men to the Anchorage’s top office.
 
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https://anchorageutc.org
https://www.facebook.com/AnchorageUTC
@AnchorageUTC
 
Resources Used to Make This Episode:
https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2024/05/31/anchorage-assembly-certifies-runoff-election-results-officially-starting-transition-to-lafrance-mayorship/
https://alaskapublic.org/2024/05/31/lafrance-prepares-to-take-over-as-anchorage-mayor-after-election-is-certified/
https://alaskapublic.org/2024/05/21/suzanne-lafrance-declares-victory-in-anchorage-mayors-race/
https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/anchorage/2024/05/21/lafrance-declares-victory-in-anchorage-mayors-race/
https://www.adn.com/alaska-life/2021/03/01/in-1915-anchorage-residents-voted-on-an-official-name-for-the-new-city-the-name-anchorage-came-in-3rd-place/
Carlson, P.D. and Bill, L.D., 2008. Aunt Phil's Trunk: 1912-1935  (Vol. 3). Aunt Phil's Trunk. p.74-75.
Bagoy, J.P., 2001. Legends & Legacies. John P. Bagoy. p. 42-43.
Tower, E., 1999. Anchorage: From its humble origins as a railroad construction camp. Epicenter Press. p.49-51.
Anchorage Daily Times, Nov. 3, 1920. Anchorage Business Men and Property Owners Decisively Decide To Incorporate Town. Page 1.
https://apnews.com/article/election-2021-boston-mayor-f7a18efbbb6068ed947df4c2d75ec500
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/boston-mayor-race-2021-michelle-wu-rcna4373
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/10/25/austin-quinn-davidson-anchorage-first-woman-openly-gay-mayor/3721691001/
https://www.adn.com/commentary/article/yes-anchorage-and-alaska-are-rich-diversity-what-about-equality/2015/07/07/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mayors_of_Anchorage,_Alaska

In April of 2023 Anchorage Voters passed Proposition 14 by a 12-point margin. That proposition dedicates marijuana tax money to child care and early child care education – estimated to be between $4 & $6 million per year. These funds seem to come at just the right time.
Due to the scarcity of programs as well as the cost of care and lack of high-quality child care means that 51% of Alaskan families cannot fully participate in the labor force. And even when families can participate the costs are high with many child care spots costing up to $1800 per month in Anchorage. In Alaska, child care can account for up to 15% of parents’ income.
On this episode I am joined by members of the Anchorage Child Care and Early Education Fund implementation team to discuss how the Anchorage Child Care and Early Education Fund is being implemented and the marijuana tax funds used to address the needs of families and child care workers in Anchorage.
 
https://www.careforkidsanchorage.com
 
https://www.muni.org/Departments/health/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/ancpublichealth
https://www.instagram.com/ancpublichealth/
 
https://www.muni.org/Departments/Assembly/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Anchorage-Municipal-Assembly/388908687838651
 
https://www.asdk12.org/school_board/
 
https://www.alaskachildrenstrust.org/
https://www.facebook.com/alaskachildrenstrust
https://www.instagram.com/alaskachildrenstrust/
 
https://www.anchoragechamber.org/
https://www.facebook.com/AnchorageChamber
https://www.instagram.com/anchoragechamber

Fentanyl is a dangerous drug that is killing Alaskans. In a report released in September of 2023 about drug overdose deaths in Alaska it was noted that “Fentanyl was involved in four out of five opioid overdose deaths, and many of these fentanyl-involved overdose deaths involved an additional substance, such as methamphetamine or heroin.”
On this episode we hear a series of short talks from panelists at an event titled “Discover the Truth about Fentanyl in Alaska,” that was hosted January 26, 2024, by the FBI Anchorage Citizens Academy Alumni Association and held at the Petroleum Club of Anchorage.
The panelists are:
Cornelius “Moose” Sims – Captain Alaska State Troopers, Statewide Drug Enforcement
Randi Breager – Senior Director of Programs, Covenant House Alaska
Carlos Diaz – Program Director, Integrated Services, VOA Alaska
For more information on how you can get involved in addressing and responding to the Fentanyl epidemic go to:
https://health.alaska.gov/osmap/Pages/hope.aspx
https://www.iknowmine.org/topic/opioid-overdose-response-kit/
https://akfentanylresponse.com
 
Twitter: @FBIAnchorageFacebook: FBI Anchorage Field OfficeInstagram: @FBI (Instagram)
 
https://www.fbianccaaa.org
www.facebook.com/groups/624229141091305
 
https://akfentanylresponse.com
 
https://covenanthouseak.org
https://www.facebook.com/CovenantHouseAK
@covenanthouseak
 
https://voaak.org
https://www.facebook.com/VOAAlaska
@ voaalaska
 
https://www.anthc.org
https://www.facebook.com/ANTHCtoday
@ anthctoday
 
#anchoredcity
https://anchorageutc.org
https://www.facebook.com/AnchorageUTC
@AnchorageUTC
 
Resources Used to Make This Episode:
https://alaskapublic.org/2023/11/20/covenant-house-alaska-battling-fentanyl-crisis-100-drug-overdoses-since-july/

Fentanyl is a dangerous drug that is killing Alaskans. In a report released in September of 2023 about drug overdose deaths in Alaska it was noted that “Fentanyl was involved in four out of five opioid overdose deaths, and many of these fentanyl-involved overdose deaths involved an additional substance, such as methamphetamine or heroin.”
On this episode we hear remarks from an FBI Special Agent recorded live at an event titled “Discover the Truth about Fentanyl in Alaska,” that was hosted January 26, 2024, by the FBI Anchorage Citizens Academy Alumni Association and held at the Petroleum Club of Anchorage.
For more information on how you can get involved in addressing and responding to the Fentanyl epidemic go to:
 
LINKS:
https://health.alaska.gov/osmap/Pages/hope.aspx
https://www.iknowmine.org/topic/opioid-overdose-response-kit/
https://akfentanylresponse.com
 
 
Twitter: @FBIAnchorageFacebook: FBI Anchorage Field OfficeInstagram: @FBI (Instagram)
https://www.fbianccaaa.org
www.facebook.com/groups/624229141091305
 
https://akfentanylresponse.com
 
https://covenanthouseak.org
https://www.facebook.com/CovenantHouseAK
@covenanthouseak
 
https://voaak.org
https://www.facebook.com/VOAAlaska
@ voaalaska
 
https://www.anthc.org
https://www.facebook.com/ANTHCtoday
@ anthctoday
 
#anchoredcity
https://anchorageutc.org
https://www.facebook.com/AnchorageUTC
@AnchorageUTC
 
Resources Used to Make This Episode:
https://health.alaska.gov/dph/VitalStats/Documents/PDFs/DrugOverdoseMortalityUpdate_2022.pdf
 
https://alaskapublic.org/programs/addressing-alaskans/