 Flooding in Glennallen, Photo by Cweimer4: Christina Weimer
SPRING THAW CAUSING FLOODING IN GLENNALLEN
Glennallen Cars Flooded - Photo by Rod Morrison
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VALDEZ FLY-IN DRAWS A CROWD
Pilots and flight enthusiasts watch a fly-by from the Valdez Convention & Civic Center Saturday Night
VALDEZ – More than a thousand spectators lined the tarmac at Valdez Pioneer Field Saturday to watch skilled pilots from all over Alaska and the Lower 48 compete in the STOL (Short Take Off and Landing) Competition. The STOL competition is the main event, but aerobatic pilots Scott Sexton and Melissa Burns delighted the crowd with shows both Saturday and Sunday. Vendor booths were hopping on Saturday after the skies cleared and exhibits and flight demonstrations added to the fun. The two-day event featured a flour bombing competition and balloon bust competition for pilots as well as a balsa-wood airplane competition that anyone could try. On Saturday evening the pilot with the shortest take off and landings were announced at an awards dinner at the Valdez Civic Center.
George Pine accepts 1st Place Prize
LIGHT SPORT
Gary Green
BUSH CLASS
George Pine
LIGHT TOURING
Stephen Spence
HEAVY TOURING
Lucas Stutzer
ALTERNATE BUSH
Howard Shepherd
VALDEZ BLIZZARDS COMPETE AT STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Courtesy of Regina Blood- The Valdez Youth Wrestling Club, known as the Valdez Blizzards competed in the 2023 Alaska USA State Championship Tournaments last weekend. The championships are made up of 3 Tournaments, Folkstyle, Greco-Roman and Freestyle. Valdez wrestlers made quite an impression at all three tournaments.
Carlie VanBuskirk
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STARK CELEBRATES 30 YEARS WITH FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Wednesday - 10am to 3pm
Valdez Branch Manager Will Stark will celebrate 30 years of employment with First National Bank this Wednesday. The First National staff would love for you to congratulate Stark and enjoy appetizers from 10am to 3pm
VHS WEEKEND WRAP-UP
Anika, Kelsey 100m
Track & Field at West Valley Meet
Courtesy of VHS Coaches - This past weekend the Bucs traveled to Fairbanks for the Region 6 Pre-view Meet at West Valley High School. The Bucs had a great weekend, had some fantastic times/distances, and set many new personal records.
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Kyle 100m
Band and Choir at Solo & Ensemble
Courtesy of Mrs. Amanda Jones - Kassidy Ferguson placed 5th at the state level for percussion solos! In all 10 students performed solos or in small ensembles and represented the school and themselves very well. Read more
CITY COUNCIL MEETING RESCHEDULED TO MAY 23RD
Regular Meeting - Will be held May 23rd
CORRECTION: SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
(KVAK inadvertently left Wade off the list of winning candidates last week)
Bryan Vincent
Rosalyn Espiritu
Carey Wade
Ruth E. Knight
Congratulations to the new board members.
CITY OF VALDEZ 2023 ROAD CONSTRUCTION SEASON UNDERWAY
Construction has begun on Whalen Avenue and will continue throughout this summer.
During the next two or three weeks, a detour will be in place on West Egan Drive. All traffic heading east or west on this road will be redirected through the St. Patrick subdivision and West Pioneer Drive. Please follow all traffic control instructions and take extra precautions around heavy equipment.
The City of Valdez thanks you for your patience during this year’s road construction season while we update our city’s infrastructure.
If you have any questions or concerns with the upcoming Pavement Management projects, please go to the City’s paving website valdezpavementrehab.com.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MODIFICATION OF SAINT PATRICK SUBDIVISION PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT
The Valdez Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at 7:00 pm in the City Council Chambers at 214 Fairbanks Drive.
The purpose of the hearing is to take public testimony concerning a Conditional Use Permit application for the modification of an approved Planned Unit Development located on Lots 3, 4, & 5, Block 1, St. Patrick’s Subdivision, Plat 2023-1 (1129, 1157, & 1175 W Egan Drive). The applicant and property owner is Silver Ridge Properties LLC.
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Would you rather be able to:
1. Talk with animals
2. Know all the world's languages?
CLICK HERE to answer the Question of the Week.
RESULTS FROM LAST WEEK'S QofW
If you could only offer one elective at a high school, which do you think is most important?
18% - Music
42% - Shop
18% - Foreign Language
22% - Art
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5/11 - Carl Oberg
5/15 - Amy Hodgkins, Ella Lanier, Tierney Washington
5/16 - Debbie Kephart, Mary Baron, Jane Cotter
5/17 - Ophelia Prather, Alexander Kompkoff, Patrick Drayer, Shane Robison
5/18 - Jenny Morris, Eric Scheidt
5/19 - Annamae Lischka, Megan Gunderson
5/20 - Amanda Wakefield, Carly Casillas, Rachel Hamilton, Nora McRae
5/21 - Justin McCain, Jessica Willce, Kyle Klause, Kathryn Holford-Sapp
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Show your appreciation! Buy a beer token for a member of the police force and put it in the appreciation jar. Police, come in and grab a token for a free beer all this week!
DUPLESSY & THE VIOLINS OF THE WORLD THIS MONDAY!
Show is from 7pm to 9pm at the Civic Center. Doors open at 6:30pm.
CLICK to purchase your tickets HERE
PETER PAN SEAFOOD MARKET
NOW OPEN
Halibut * Crab * Scallops * Salmon * Cod
Mon – Fri: 8:30am to 6:30pm
Sat & Sun: 9am to 6pm
Harbor Drive (across from Small Boat Harbor)
New handmade baskets by Ten by Three, pizza stones, grilling gear, & dinnerware! Create your own BBQ rubs and seasonings with bulk herbs and spices.
TROY SAYER STATE FARM
IN VALDEZ MAY 18th– 20th
Schedule an appointment TODAY to ask questions, and make sure your insurance fits your needs. New and existing customers can call or text 907-406-9631 or email troy@troysayer.net to make an appointment!
VALDEZ HALIBUT DERBY STARTS SATURDAY, MAY 27th
Learn more HERE
NOW SEEKING
Executive Board Volunteers
Head Teacher $23+/ hour DOE
Assistant Teacher $18+/ hour DOE
Click HERE for full job descriptions and applications
DID YOU MISS KVAK'S SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS SPECIAL EDITION?
See photos and listen to interviews with the VHS Class of 2023.
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THIS WEEKEND'S MOVIE:
The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Friday & Sat: 8:30pm &
Sun 1pm, 4pm, 7pm
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BEARS ARE OUT: KEEP BEARS AT A DISTANCE
3 Ways to keep bears away from your home are to dispose of garbage properly:
1. Push trash out on the curb the day of pick up only, not the night before
2. If food waste is especially greasy or smelly you might consider running it to the dumpster
3. Make sure dumpsters closed and latched
City of Valdez Animal Control thanks you for taking extra steps to ensure bears stay out of garbage in Valdez. Animal Control Services - (907) 835-4560
ValdezAK.Gov/AnimalControl
BUC SPORTS THIS WEEK
Track & Field @ Regionals in Fairbanks
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This week's Subway winner is
MARVIN NELSON!
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!
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