VHS TRACK & FIELD TAKES FIRST PLACE IN MANY RACES AND BREAKS SCHOOL RECORDS AT REGIONALS

Dillon Fowler, All Photos by Justin Prax
Courtesy of VHS Coaches - It was a beautiful, sunny, weekend at the Region Meet VI Track and Field Meet in Fairbanks, and boy were the Bucs ready for this week’s competition. The boy’s team took 1st place overall with a whopping 131 team points, and our small but mighty girl's team took second with 67 team points.

Rafe Caruthers
The Bucs also saw three new school records set in three events. Dillon Fowler had a flawless run in the 110m and set a new VHS record with a scorching time of 16.51. With a combo of speed and perfectly placed hand-offs, the girl's 4X100 relay team of Anika Palomar, Kelsey Prax, Destiny Day, and Izzy Kizer set a new VHS record with a time of 54.20, and the boy's 4X800 team of Jason Smilie, Rafe Caruthers, Gavin Morris, and Barrett McCumby set a new record with a blistering time of 8:55.50, beating their competition by 300 meters.

Anika Palomar in the long jump
First place winners include: 
Andrew Baczuk, A.J. Mann, Nick Alfaro, Jason Smilie, Anika Palomar, Kelsey Prax, Destiny Day, Izzy Kizer, Dillon Fowler, Barrett McCumby, Rafe Caruthers, Gavin Morris, Gabe Brewi, Griffin Hastings, and Momoe Togagae. 
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MADELINE O'NEIL RECOGNIZED WITH SILENT SERVANT AWARD

Courtesy of Shannon Major
Previous Valdez High School student, Madeline O'Neil, now a senior in Moses Lake, Washington, was awarded a prestigious award after nomination from her VHS counselor. 
Maddie, shown above with her plaque, also received a $500 award. She had no idea she was nominated for her act of service she worked so hard on here in Valdez, raising money to acquire a specialized wheelchair-accessible family vehicle for our own Valdez Wadsworth family. Read more HERE

ALIY ZIRKLE WINS SEASON VALDEZ HALIBUT DERBY TICKET
Valdez Fish Derbies runs several Facebook giveaways prior to the fishing season. Last week, Aliy Zirkle commented on the Valdez Fish Derbies post and won a season ticket for the Valdez Halibut Derby. Later this year, Valdez Fish Derbies will give away a season ticket on their Facebook page. KVAK Radio will also give a season ticket for Halibut and another season ticket for halibut during Tourism Week June 12th through 16th.


First National Bank Celebrated Will Stark's 30th year with the company last Wednesday at the Valdez Branch

DIVISION OF HOMELAND SECURITY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RELEASES SPRING FLOOD UPDATE

The State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC) is actively responding to flooding in communities on the Yukon River, Kuskokwim River, Glenallen, and other areas of the state. 

Car driving in Glennallen, Photo by Cweimer4: Christina Weimer
Glennallen
Red Cross damage assessment team reports 2 homes with major damage, 5 minor. The Copper Valley Community Library basement/crawlspace has water in it and Alaska Heritage Emergency Network is supporting their efforts to obtain fans to dry it out. DOT&PF continues to work with Granite Construction to install culverts along Moose Creek to address water overtopping the Glenn Highway.
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ALASKA FLOOD INFORMATION

The Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management provides flooding updates on their website. There's useful information if you want to know what's happening in your area or are planning to travel. CLICK to Visit

LEGISLATURE PASSES GOVERNOR DUNLEAVY'S CARBON OFFSET LEGISLATION

Senate Bill 48, Governor Mike Dunleavy’s carbon offset legislation was passed by the Alaska Legislature following a successful floor vote in the Alaska House of Representatives. SB 48 establishes a statewide carbon offset program within the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). That means a business or entity that produces carbon dioxide can offset those emissions by buying credits generated by nature-based projects on State land. Read Press Release

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR
RONAL JOSEPH LANGSETH

3pm Friday at Valdez Civic Center
CLICK HERE to read Obituary

ALASKA HOUSE APPROVES STATE BUDGET, LEGISLATURE ADJOURNS SPECIAL SESSION AFTER ONE DAY
AK Beacon - The Alaska Legislature has adjourned for the spring after approving a $6.2 billion state budget less than 24 hours into a special session called by Gov. Mike Dunleavy. Read more

INTERVIEW WITH SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT TIM BAUER

KVAK’s Laurie Prax interviewed Tim Bauer, Valdez City Schools Superintendent, about the School Board agenda for the Monday, May 22nd meeting. Topics covered include: recruitment; new school board members; new business purchases and planning for the next school year. CLICK to Listen

SCHOOL BOARD MEETING TONIGHT

City Council Chambers
6:30pm – Regular Session
Agenda includes:
1. Approve purchase and renewals from Frontline Education in the amount of $40,692.58
2. Approve Budget Amendment Request for Software Purchase & Technology Renewals in the amount of $26,061.63
CLICK HERE for Agenda and Packet.
*KVAK will broadcast the meeting LIVE on 1230AM, kvakradio.com, and on the KVAK App.


Areas of Glennallen are drying up, Photo credit: Cweimer4 - Christina Weimer

CITY COUNCIL MEETING TUESDAY

City Council Chambers
7pm - Regular Session
1. Approval of Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (For Hire Vehicle License) for Keystone Tours
2. Approval of the 2023-2024 Valdez City Schools Budget
CLICK HERE for Agenda and Packet
*KVAK will broadcast the meeting LIVE on 1230AM, kvakradio.com, and on the KVAK App.