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FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Ice Climber at the Valdez Ice Climbing Festival, Photo courtesy of Joe Prax

EMERGENCY SERVICES RESPOND TO MULTI VEHICLE COLLISION

Valdez Police and Fire Dispatch were notified at 5:40 p.m. on the evening of Thursday, February 23, 2023 of a multi motor vehicle collision at the intersection of the Richardson Highway and Wood Way. Upon arrival on the scene officers observed three vehicles which were heavily damaged. Read more

FROSTY FEVER BIG PRIZE WINNERS

JOE SZMYD IS THE WINNER OF THE FROSTY FEVER $1,000 CASH PRIZE FROM KVAK

Congratulations!


BIG ON-AIR PRIZE WINNERS

Kristen Reid – Capt’n Joe’s Car Wash Card


Iam Cabitac - $100 Fat Mermaid


Regina Blood – South Central


Jamie - $100 Valdez Brewing (picture of Jorge as he picked up certificate 😊)


Airoh Smelcer – Subway Party


Jaelynn Adams - $100 Prospector Gift Card 

Jamie Kompkoff – CVT Gift Card
Agnes Hansen - Ravn Alaska

RAVN TICKET WINNERS

Theresa Cummins, Sandy Johns, Vickie Martel (Pictured), Jamie Arciniega
 
ARCTIC CHIROPRACTIC MASSAGE WINNERS

Mary Mehlberg (Pictured), Jennie Sodergren, Nash Smith

PROSPECTOR CARHARTT JACKET WINNER

Krista Andersen - Carhartt Jacket
 
RADIO GAME WINNERS
Airfare from Ravn Alaska courtesy of KVAK

Tina Russell (Photo above), Erin Christie, Ramona Mooney (Photo below),
Meta Mendenhall



OBITUARY FOR WAYNE GUNION

Wayne “Gunny” Gunion, 70, died Thursday, February 16, 2023, the result of a car accident in Yuma, Arizona. He leaves behind his wife Jackie of 48 years, and daughter Kim Keller and son-in-law, Jeff, son Jason Gunion, and granddaughters Grace and Ginger Keller. 
Read more

VHS NORDIC SKI COMPETE AT ASAA STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2023

8 Valdez High School Nordic Skiers competed in the 2022-2023 ASAA State Nordic Ski Competition last weekend at Kincaid Park in Anchorage. 

Elaina Hanson and Morgan Hamilton skied for the Bucs in the individual girl’s races. The 6 Buccaneer boys who skied for the state competition were Cole Wadsworth, Rafe Carathurs, Blake Roosma, Elias Wisner, and Gabe Caruthers. Read more

PROPOSED 2023-2024 SCHOOL SCHEDULE ON THE BOARD MEETING

On the School Board Agenda: Move to approve the 2023-2024 Valdez City Schools All District Calendar.
CLICK to view Proposed Schedule
VHS and GMS Schedule will also be discussed.

GMS HOSTED SPRING FLING VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT

Courtesy of GMS Coaches- 
This weekend GMS hosted our annual Spring Fling Volleyball Tournament that wrapped up our season. Our A team came into the tournament with impressive energy and were ready to dominate.

Read more, see more photos

VHS WEEKEND WRAP-UP
Courtesy of VHS Coaches

Boys Varsity Basketball

The Buccaneers welcomed the Monroe Catholic Rams to town for a two game stint over the weekend. Read more

JV Boys Basketball
This weekend the Buccaneers hosted their final home games of the season against the Monroe Rams. Read more

Girls Basketball
On Friday, the Valdez girls, hosted the second ranked 3A team in the State, the Monroe Rams. Read more


Esports

We had an exciting first week of our Esports season. Read more

GMS WRESTLING IN GLENNALLEN

Courtesy of GMS Coaches- This past weekend Husky wrestling didn’t have to travel far for competition as the season continued at the Glennallen Middle School Scramble. 
Read more, see more photos

If you had the opportunity to ice climb Bridal Veil Falls, would you?

1. Yes
2. No

CLICK HERE to answer the Question of the Week.

RESULTS FROM LAST WEEK'S QofW

How many snowmen have you built in Valdez?

25% - None
5% - Only 1
17.5% - 2 to 5
17.5% - 6 to 10
35% - 11+

2/27 - Ellen Fischer, Howard Hanson

2/28 - Natasha White, Tracy Gilson, Kathryn Siddoway, Janet Robinson, Angela Alfaro, Jared Bevill, Caitlin Nealr, Kimberly Brandt

3/1 - Jack McCay, Jodi Gilson, Jenny Adsitt, Sandy Workman, Melissa Erb-Bowden, Shelia Grubbs, Sue Moeller, Odis Brawner

3/2 - Chris Moulton, Marissa Asbury, Shoney Ridderbush, Melissa McCumby, Cindy Shiell, Alice MacDonald

3/3 - Brandon Kilian, Caeli Buys, Pete Weber, Julie Nolen, Joshua Selanoff, Leo Paddock, Katharine Parish

3/4 - Jessi Gallatin, Jymi Smith, Kevin Ash, David Lawrence, Roger Smith, Susan Nielsen, Judith Cain, Shelley McMillen, Susan Love, Larry Wolfe, Edith Sorensen, Brandie Jackson, Dieter King

3/5 - Jacky Maier, Vickie Capers, Ben Hart

THIS WEEKEND'S MOVIE: 
Antman & The Wasp: Quantumania
Fri: 7pm, Sat & Sun: 1, 4 & 7pm
CLICK for Flyer


Community Photo at Subway

ANGEL BEACH IS THE WINNER OF A STAY AT HILTON ANCHORAGE COURTESY OF SUBWAY

To thank you for supporting our restaurant, Subway of Valdez is giving away one weekend at the Hilton Anchorage, complete with 2 night stay and free internet. Please stop by KVAK Studios to pick up certificate.

KVAK WANTS TO SEE YOUR FROSTY FEVER PHOTOS!

5th graders fundraising at Frosty Fever BINGO. Click to Share OR Upload on the KVAK App

Learn how HERE

GET AWAY WITH RAVN ALASKA

An Anchorage getaway - your cure for the winter blues * Join Ravn Alaska’s Frequent Flier Program * Earn Flycoin * Free Bags * Book at www.flyravn.com

VALDEZ FAT BIKE BASH REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Join the adventure, have some fun, and win cash prizes! Five-mile fun rides, ten & twenty-mile,  races are open for men, women, and youth, plus extreme downhill and ebike category. Click HERE for registration and a full schedule of events. Brought to you by The Valdez Adventure Alliance.

VHS SPRING BREAK NEXT WEEK

Schools Closed Mar 6-10


Courtesy of Celeste Addison
We'd love to see your Northern Lights photos! One photo will be chosen at random to win a Subway Platter.
CLICK to Submit your Photo or upload on the KVAK App


REGULAR BOARD MEETING

Tuesday, Feb. 28th, Valdez Board Room
The time of the meeting and the teleconference information will be posted on the CVTC website.


Bald Eagle, Photo Courtesy of Bob Harden


ELECTION PACKETS AVAILABLE FOR SCHOOL BOARD & CITY COUNCIL

Election packets are available now for anyone who wants to run for School Board or City Council. Pick up packets at the city clerk’s Office at Valdez City Hall. 
City Council:
- 2 Vacancies to Serve a 3 Year Term
- 1 Vacancy to Serve a 1 Year Term
School Board:
- 3 Vacancies to Serve a 3 Year Term
- 1 Vacancy to Serve a 1 Year Term
Click HERE for more information


Valdez Ice Climbing Festival, Photo courtesy of Joe Prax


SCHOOL BOARD MEETING TONIGHT

City Council Chambers
6pm – Work Session
7pm – Regular Session
Agenda includes:
1. Approve 2023-2024 District Calendar
2. Discuss Need for New District Vehicles to be Purchased
CLICK HERE for Agenda and Packet.
*KVAK will broadcast the meeting LIVE on 1230AM, kvakradio.comKVAK App.


BUC ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK

Aca Deca Team at State Competition Anchorage, Wednesday
Basketball & Cheer @ Delta 
Esports vs Soldotna


This week's Subway winner is
SAMUEL CARVER!


Congratulations! You can pick up your coupon at the KVAK Studios, or give KVAK a call at 835-5825 with your PO Box so it can be mailed to you. 
Check your KVAK E-News each Monday to see if you're the winner of the week!
All subscribers are automatically entered to WIN!

Mark Your Calendars

(Mon) Feb 27 – School Board Meeting

(Wed) Mar 1 - VHS Aca Deca Team @ State

(Fri-Sat) Mar 3-4 - VHS Basketball & Cheer in Delta

(Fri-Sun) Mar 3-5 – Civic Center Cinema: Quantumania

Mar 6-10 – No School/Spring Break

CLICK HERE for KVAK's extended Community Calendar on kvakradio.com.

WONDERING WHAT'S HAPPENING IN VALDEZ THIS WEEK? THIS MONTH?

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