 Jalen Freeman dives for a ball, Photo courtesy of Joe Prax
VALDEZ HOSTED TEAMS FROM AROUND THE STATE AT 43RD ANNUAL ELKS TOURNAMENT
See complete results and Wrap-Up HERE
CLICK HERE for 2020 Elks Awards,
HERE for All-Tournament Boys,
and HERE for All-Tournament Girls.
Crowd Antics at Elks, Photo courtesy of Joe Prax
Boys Varsity Team
Friday, February 13th: Valdez 58, Cordova 56
Courtesy of VHS Coaches – Valdez played host to a number of teams from around the state over Valentine’s weekend for the 43rd installment of the Valdez Elks Tournament. This year’s field included the Lathrop Malemutes, Mt. Edgecumbe Braves, Cordova Wolverines, Seward Seahawks, Eielson Ravens, Kotzebue Huskies, and the Varsity and Junior Varsity squads from the hometown Buccaneers.
Read more HERE
Lots of cheering at Elks Tournament, Photo courtesy of Joe Prax
Girls Varsity Team
Courtesy of VHS Coaches – This past weekend was a fun opportunity to play in front of large, rowdy, home crowds at the yearly Elks Tournament.
Chloe Auble takes it to the hoop, Photo courtesy of Joe Prax
To start off the tournament, the Buccaneers played Kotzebue. The Huskies were red-hot all night, shooting 62% from the field, and making 12 of 23 three pointers.
Read more HERE
Barb Lyons - Winner of Truck Egan Award, Photo courtesy of Joe Prax
Boys JV Team
Courtesy of VHS Coaches – The Junior Varsity Buccaneers filled in for Unalaska this weekend during the 43’d annual Elks Tournament. Starting the tournament with an honorable sacrifice into the consolation bracket, Valdez JV played their best game of the season against the Kotzebue Varsity team.
Read more HERE
Enthusiastic crowd at Elks Tournament, Photo courtesy of Joe Prax
Girls JV Team
Courtesy of VHS Coaches – The Valdez JV girls had a great opportunity to play in the Valdez Elks Tournament. We faced Cordova first, we came out strong and took the lead and lost it by 3 points in last few minutes of the fourth quarter.
Read more HERE
ANC REPORTS RECORD PASSENGER NUMBERS IN 2019
The results are in! A record number of more than 5.7 million passengers traveled through Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in 2019.
The number of passengers passing through ANC increased by 122,000 travelers over 2018. ANC attributes this growth to Alaska’s bullish tourism sector – specifically, increases in cruise passengers flying to or from ANC in conjunction with their one-way, cross-gulf itineraries.
HALIBUT COMMISSION SETS HARVEST LEVELS
AK Journal of Commerce - Amid ongoing stock declines and concerns about commercial bycatch, the International Pacific Halibut Commission opted to cut allocations in Southcentral and Southeast Alaska for 2020.
Read more HERE
VCS POLICY REVIEW COMMITTEE MEETING TODAY
There will be a policy review committee meeting on Monday, February 17th, at 6pm in the District Office. The items on the agenda are only up for discussion. Any changes suggested by the committee will be brought to the School Board for a vote.
CLICK HERE for agenda
WORK SESSION/PUBLIC HEARING
THIS Thursday, February 20th
City Council Chambers
6:30pm
CLICK HERE for agenda
KVAK'S FROSTY FEVER IS ALMOST HERE!
Friday, Feb 28th through Sunday, Mar 8th
Will you be one of the first 500 button holders?
Buttons will be available Friday, February 28th until they are gone!
Get one of the first 500 buttons and be eligible for an EARLY BIRD ON-AIR DRAWING.
CLICK HERE for the event schedule!
The printable schedule is now available! CLICK HERE to view & download.
If you haven't heard, Frosty Fever is a ten-day winter carnival with discounts and specials at the best businesses in town. Win great prices from KVAK.
GMS VOLLEYBALL
GMS A Team Ready to Receive
Courtesy of Coach Craig - This weekend our Lady Huskies traveled to Glennallen for the Sweetheart Slam. Our A team competed in the tournament bracket, where our B and C teams played Round Robin in the B team bracket.
GMS B Team At the Net
CLICK HERE for complete wrap-up and more photos
CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY NIGHT
Tuesday, February 18th, 2020
in City Council Chambers
7pm - Regular Session
Agenda includes:
1. Approval of Professional Services Agreement with Corvus Design, Inc. for the Valdez Comprehensive Plan Revision in the Amount of $404,438.50
2. Approval of Contract with Build Alaska General Contractors, LLC for Civic Center Exterior Staining & Upgrades in the Amount of $310,155
3. Approval to Purchase 680 Bear Resistant Carts from Rehrig Pacific Company in the Amount of $188,438
CLICK HERE for Agenda and Packet
THIS TUESDAY IS THE FIRST DATE TO FILE CANDIDATE PETITIONS
A general election will be held on Tuesday, May 5th to elect candidates for the following offices:
CITY COUNCIL: Two (2) Vacancies to Serve a Three (3) Year Term
SCHOOL BOARD: Three (3) Vacancies, to Serve a Three (3) Year Term
Nominating petitions for these offices may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office. The first date to file a petition for office will be FEBRUARY 18th.
Read more HERE
This week's winner is
JULIE HALTNESS!
Congratulations! You can pick up your coupon for a FREE Signature Wrap at the KVAK Studios. 501 E. Bremner Street #2. Coupon will be held for 30 days.
Check your KVAK E-News each Monday to see if you're the winner of the week!
All subscribers are automatically entered to WIN!
Don't forget to pick up your coupon!
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What's your best memory of Frosty Fever?
CLICK HERE to answer
RESULTS FROM LAST WEEK'S QofW
Trump gave Rush Limbaugh the Presidential Medal of Freedom. What are your thoughts that?
33% - Rush is Very Deserving
51% - What the heck?
16% - Don’t Care
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2/17 - Vicki Fahnholz, Blayne Joseph, Theresa Casillas, Brenda Walton
2/18 - Lily Major, Melanie Petersen, Melissa Sanford, Marianne Freebury
2/19 - Jessica Curtis, Jojo Palomar, Ruby Mitvitnikoff, John Hozey
2/20 - James Smith, Donna Newcomer, Jessica Webb, Janice Michaud-Whalen, Claudie Banner
2/21 - Rachel Harden
2/22 - Rowena Palomar, Heidi Remer
2/23 - Becky Fickes, Reese Pedersen, Alicia Ewan, Dan Murphy, Roxanne Brown
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 CELLO BOP AT THE CIVIC CENTER TUESDAY NIGHT
Using the electric cello for improvisational classical, blues, jazz, electronic, fun and folk music, Gideon Freudmann of Cell Bop is sure to entertain at the Civic Center Tuesday night. The doors will open at 6:30pm and the show begins at 7pm. Tickets are $20 for Adults and $10 for Students/Youth, Seniors and Military/Veterans. This is an all ages show.
CLICK HERE to hear Gideon’s tune “New Toy”
CLICK HERE to watch a short award winning film set to Gideon’s Music
THIS THURSDAY IS DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR CVEA SCHOLARSHIP OR LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Are you a student looking for scholarship money or leadership opportunities? This year the Copper Valley Electric Community Foundation is offering (1) $1,000 and (2) $500 general
scholarships to a graduating senior who is well rounded and demonstrates financial need, and one scholarship to a high school Sophomore or Junior to attend the Idaho Youth Rally Leadership Camp in July. Don’t miss these opportunities. The deadline is 6pm, February 20th (THIS Thurs).
Applications are available at your local office or cvea.org.
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW
Guess the date & time when the tower at Ruth Pond will drop - closest guess WINS 50% of all ticket proceeds! The other 50% will go to AVV.
Tickets available NOW through April 3rd at the AVV Shelter, from an AVV Staff/Board Member, or on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am-1:30pm at Safeway.
See flyer HERE
South Central Hardware has top appliances by Maytag, Whirlpool, Amana, and GE at the Loop Road store.
Check out the washing machines, gas and electric dryers, stoves, and upright freezers in stock and ready to go home with you today.
Read more HERE
IN VALDEZ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4TH
The Valdez Civic Center Cinema is pleased to announce the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour in Valdez Wednesday, March 4th.
Not only will the World’s Best Mountain Films be shown on the big screen, the Civic Center is hosting a reception starting at 5pm with a no-host bar, vendors and prize giveaways. Come early and sign up to win prizes from national and local vendors. The films will begin at 7pm and the Grand Prize Giveaways of One Adult Fat Bike and One Youth Fat Bike will be announced at the end.
KVAK’s Laurie Prax talks with Nick Farline and Jennifer James of Valdez Parks & Recreation about the Banff Mountain Film Fest.
CLICK HERE to listen
CVTC UPCOMING MEETINGS
Regular Board Meeting
Tuesday, February 25 th at 5pm in Valdez.
CLICK HERE for larger image
UPCOMING CLASSES
Click each class title for more info.
Construction Academy: Drywall Installation; Drywall Finish & Repair
Kids Can Cook: Ages 7-9; Ages 10-12
First Aid/CPR/AED
Health & Finess Center - Group Classes
For complete class listings, including times, visit pwsc.com/current-class-listing
Questions? Call 834-1600.
BUC EVENTS THIS WEEK
Basketball @ Eielson Friday - Sunday
Westling Awards Banquet - Tuesday @ 6:30pm in the VHS Library
MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
Valdez Gold Rush Days will be July 29th through August 2nd, 2020.
This annual 5-day celebration honors the past, present, and future of Valdez. It's hosted by a non-profit organization of local volunteers that donate money to a variety of local charities and organizations, especially to those focused on children and the future of Valdez.
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Mark Your Calendars
(Mon) Feb 17 – Valdez Ice Climbing Festival (last day)
(Mon) Feb 17 - VCS Parent-Teacher Conferences- No School for Students
(Tues) Feb 18 - CelloBop
(Tues) Feb 18 - City Council Meeting
(Tues) Feb 18 - NYO Parent Meeting/Sign Up
(Wed) Feb 19 - VHS Girls JV Basketball @ Home vs. Glennallen
(Wed) Feb 19 - NYO Practice Begins
(Fri-Sat) Feb 21-22 - VHS Nordic Ski: Regionals @ Birch Hill, Fairbanks
(Fri-Sat) Feb 21-22 - VHS Boys Basketball @ Eielson
Feb 24 - School Board Meeting
KVAK's Frosty Fever
February 28th through March 8th
CLICK HERE for tentative schedule
CLICK HERE for KVAK's extended Community Calendar on kvakradio.com.
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