KVAK RAINY DAY PHOTO CONTEST WINNER: LIZZY COVINGTON-
DANCING IN THE RAIN
What do you like to do in the rain?
Last week, we asked KVAK E-News readers to share photos of yourself, family or friends enjoying a favorite rainy day activity for the chance to win Stan Stephen's Cruise tickets,
courtesy of KVAK!
Congratulations Lizzy Covington!
ROAD CLOSURE: RICHARDSON HIGHWAY IN FRONT OF TOTEM INN- AUG 22nd THROUGH SEPT 7th
A portion of the Richardson Highway in front of Totem Inn will be closed from August 22 – September 7 for the construction of the arch. Chitina Avenue and Pioneer Drive will be used as detour routes.
See larger photo HERE.
COMMUNITY POOL OPEN
CLICK HERE for schedule
ALASKA PRIMARY ELECTION RESULTS
Valdez Voters
Total Registered: 3,118
Cards Cast: 434
Turnout percentage: 13.91%
Alaska Voters
Total Registered: 515,714
Cards Cast: 79,668
Turnout Percentage: 15.45%
US Senator
| Candidate |
Total Votes/AK |
% AK Vote |
Total Votes/Vdz |
% Vdz Vote |
| (D) Ray Metcalfe |
13,732 |
50.03% |
29 |
6.68% |
| (R) Lisa Murkowski |
35,229 |
71.78% |
260 |
59.9% |
State House Representative
| Candidate |
Total District Vote |
% District Vote |
Total Votes/Vdz |
% Vdz Vote |
| (R) George Rauscher |
2,343 |
52.03% |
159 |
36.6% |
| (R) Jim Colver |
1,124 |
47.97% |
196 |
45.16% |
US Representative
| Candidate |
Total Vote/AK |
% AK Vote |
Total Votes/Vdz |
% Vdz Vote |
| (D) Steve Lindbeck |
15,556 |
56.28% |
27 |
6.22% |
| (R) Don Young |
34,667 |
71.66% |
222 |
51.15% |
CLICK HERE for larger graphs
ANGLERS HOPE TO CATCH A BIG FISH BEFORE END OF DERBIES
Tommy Jobe, Currently First Place
16.96 pound Silver
With less than two weeks left in the Valdez Halibut and Silver Salmon Derbies, only time will tell if the leaders will hold on to win the $15,000 first place prize. The size of the silvers coming to Port Valdez seems to be increasing each day with daily winners most of last week in the 15 pound range. Read Press Release HERE.
INTERVIEWS YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS ON KVAK RADIO
Listen to 93.3FM and 1230AM during the 9AM, 12Noon, and 6PM News Hours.
Monday- School Board
Tuesday- City Council
Wednesday- Mark Calvert from the Alaska Association of School Boards to discuss the 2016 School Climate and Connectedness Survey (SCCS) results for Valdez City School District.
CLICK HERE for SCCS Report
See Extra Analysis HERE
CLICK HERE for Summary Information
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING TONIGHT
Monday, August 22nd, 2016
in City Council Chambers
Monday – 6:30pm
Items will include:
1. School Climate and Connectedness Survey SCCS Discussion
a) Mark Calvert, AASB
2. 2017-2018 Calendar Development Discussion
3. Approve High School outside basketball court
CLICK HERE for Agenda and Packet
CITY COUNCIL MEETING THIS TUESDAY
Tuesday, August 23rd, 2016
in City Council Chambers
Tuesday – 7 pm
Items will include:
1. Approval of Final Plat of Alaska State Cadastral Survey No. 98-30
2. Approval to Select Kimley Horn & Associates, Inc. to Begin Scope Negotiations for the Comprehensive Community Visioning-Redevelopment Program
3. Discussion Item: Museum Facility Relocation Options
CLICK HERE for Agenda and Packet
All School Board and City Council meetings are held in City Council Chambers, broadcast live on 1230AM KVAK and streamed LIVE on www.kvakradio.com
FIREFIGHTERS FROM ALASKA FLY SOUTH
Newsminer- Because of a slow fire season in Alaska, many local wildland firefighters have been sent to fight blazes in the Lower 48 this summer, according to the Alaska Fire Service. READ STORY
As the end of Summer approaches, KVAK Radio’s Summer Trivia program is still going strong. You have a couple more weeks to tune in to 93.3FM or 1230AM for your chance to answer questions and win.
Here are this week's winners:
Decade- Leo Cavanaugh
Fishing- Karen Searles
Entertainment- Lorraine Critchlow
Sports- Nate Hendrickson, Emori Disney, Gage Critchlow
Alaska Wildlife- Leo Cavanaugh, Emily Skilbred
Famous Jingles- Tom Rich X2
Outdoors- Emori Disney, Meta Mettlen
Alaska- Diane Selanoff, Meta Mettlen
Finish the Lyric- Derek Case
Automotive- Laura Smith
CLICK HERE for rules, participating businesses and winners list.
**If you're a trivia winner, don't forget to stop by the KVAK Studios to pick up your prize!** |
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Name |
Hometown |
Weight |
Date |
Boat |
| 1st |
David Jamison |
Fairbanks, AK |
253 lbs |
May 29 |
Nanatuk |
| 2nd |
Kim Steiger |
Westchester, PA |
211.0 lbs |
July 5 |
Halibut Grove |
| 3rd |
Jeff Leaverton |
Madisonville, LA |
174.4 lbs |
June 16 |
Dan Orion |
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Name |
Hometown |
Weight |
Date |
Boat |
| 1st |
Tommy Jobe |
Washington, OK |
16.96 lbs |
Aug 17 |
Wild Goose |
| 2nd |
Pravat Phumiin |
Valdez, AK |
16.52 lbs |
Aug 17 |
Seagall II |
| 3rd |
Nana Matsui |
Valdez, AK |
15.9 lbs |
August 13 |
Summer School |
CLICK HERE to read weekly press release.
CROOKED CREEK SALMON CAM
CLICK HERE to see the salmon swimming in Crooked Creek.
POLICE BUSY WITH SUMMER CALLS
Weapons – Firearms: Complainant reported they were being shot at by an intoxicated individual. Officers arrived on scene and arrested Marvin Noffke, DOB 2/13/1942, of Copper Center for Assault 3 rd Degree, Misconduct Involving Weapons 4 th, and DUI.
Theft of Property: Complainant reported their hot tub had been stolen. Officers were able to locate the hot tub, the individual agreed to return it.
Traffic Hazard: Complainant reported an individual was in the road throwing light bulbs at vehicles. Officers responded and found the individual was actually throwing eggs at vehicles. The individual was advised to go back to their residence for the night.
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VALDEZ POLICE AND FIRE REPORT
CLICK HERE to see the latest Valdez Police and Fire Report.
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How do you get your kids on a sleep schedule for back to school?
1) Stayed on school schedule all Summer
2) Ease in a week or two before
3) Kamikaze- stay up until all hours until the night before
CLICK HERE to answer the Question of the Week.
RESULTS FROM LAST WEEK'S QofW
What lifts your spirits when it's raining?
20% - Splashing in puddles
7% - Fishing in the rain
7% - Off-roading
40% - Curling up with a good book
26% - Kickin’ it at home with a pitcher of Margaritas
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 8/22 – Gracie Seiber, Molly Dibb
8/23 – Afton McNierney, Melany Brewi, Angelina Fuschetto, Ed Brown, Anita Franciosi, Stephanie Morgan
8/24 – Travis Caples, Sheri Pierce, Will Stark
8/25 – Lily Brown, Janice Reynolds, Amy Robinson, Kari Evans, Wendy Clubb, Nathaniel Leonard, Rick Searles
8/26 – Josh Marshall, Jean Cobb, John Isca, Michelle Thompkins, Jim Gifford
8/27 – Allie Ferko, Lisa VonBargen, Nancy Yackovich, Robert Holden, Deb Yamakami
8/28 – Audra Dressler, Tim Titus, Todd Nibler, Bill Gillespie, Renee Popenhagen
FEATURE PHOTO OF THE WEEK
Sighted on the Sound this past week: bald eagle, black bear, black-legged kittiwake, cormorants, Dall's porpoise, harbor seal, puffins, sea otters, stellar sea lions, and surf scoter.
CLICK HERE to visit the Stan Stephens Cruise website
SCHOOL STARTS THIS TUESDAY
This Tuesday is the first day of school for students in first to twelfth grades.
First day for kindergarten students is August 31 st.
Grades K-5 – Begin 8:15AM, End 2:50PM
Grades 6-12 – Begin 8AM, End 3:10PM
CLICK HERE for more Back to School Information
ARCTIC CHIROPRACTIC OFFERING SPORTS PHYSICALS
Back to School is right around the corner and if your child is into sports, that means they’ll need their annual Sports physical.
Dr. Garrett Williams at Arctic Chiropractic now offers Sports Physicals, and is open weekdays 9am to 6pm, with same day appointments often available. To schedule an appointment, call 835-8777.
GMS & VHS ICE CREAM SOCIALS & OPEN HOUSES THIS MONDAY
Gilson Middle School
For middle school students and their families
*Monday, 5:30-6:30 PM*
Pick up final schedules and visit classrooms
Valdez High School
Valdez High School - Cafeteria
*Monday, 5:30 - 7:00 pm*
BIG PRIZE FRIDAY THIS WEEK
$500 BONUS PRIZE in addition to the regular derby prizes
There’s no additional cost to participate in Big Prize Friday. Just purchase a regular derby ticket and if you catch the largest fish during Big Prize Friday – the $500 is a bonus!
VALDEZ FISH DERBIES ANNUAL AWARDS PARTY
*Sunday, Sept 4th * 6pm * Elks Lodge*
Admission: 2016 Valdez Fish Derby Ticket (available at the door)
$10,000 Cash Prize will be awarded
Each daily ticket purchased equals 1 raffle ticket, and each season ticket purchased equals 5 raffle tickets.
*Snacks and Door Prizes*
WELCOME VALDEZ BABIES
BABY TENLEY
On August 15 th at 10:10AM, Jess and Colbi Johns welcomed Tenley Rhiann Johns to the world. Tenley weighed 7lb, 13.7oz and was 21 inches long.
BABY SAGE
Jason and Janet Scott welcomed Sage Elizabeth to the world on August 16th at 7AM. She weighed 7lb, 8.5oz and was 19 3/4 inches long.
Congratulations!
AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER SCHOOL LUNCH MENUS
School lunch menus are now available on KVAKRadio.com.
CLICK HERE for HHES & GMS menus
CLICK HERE for VHS menus
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 Mark Your Calendars
(Mon) Aug 22 – School Board Meeting
(Mon) Aug 22 – GMS/VHS Ice Cream Social and Open House
(Tues) Aug 23 – Valdez City Council Meeting
(Tues) Aug 23 – School Starts (1-12 Grades)
(Fri) Aug 26 – VHS Football away at Redington
(Fri-Sat) Aug 26-27 – VHS Swimming vs Lathrop
(Sat) Aug 27 – VHS XCountry – Bartlett State Preview/Anchorage
Aug 31 – School Starts (K)
Sept 2 – Valdez Fish Derbies Big Prize Friday
Sept 2 – VHS XCountry- ACS Challenge/Anchorage
Sept 2-3 – VHS Volleyball – Home vs Hutchison
Sept 3 – VHS XCountry- Palmer Invite
Sept 3 – VHS Football – Home vs Eielson
Sept 5 – Labor Day Family Fun Runs
Sept 5 – No School
Sept 6 – Valdez City Council Meeting
Sept 9 – VHS XCountry- Frank D Invite/Seward
Sept 9-10 – VHS Swimming vs Wasilla
Sept 9-10 – VHS Volleyball – Away at West Valley Invite
Sept 10 – KVAK End of the Summer Trivia Showdown
Sept 10 – VHS Football – Away at Vos (Homer)
Sept 10 – VHS XCountry- New Balance XC Classic in Anchorage
Sept 10 – Blues Cruise
Sept 12 – School Board Meeting
Sept 16-17 – VHS Swimming vs Kenai
Sept 16-17 – VHS Volleyball/Valdez Invite
Sept 17 – Chris Proctor Concert
Sept 17 – VHS Football – Home vs Houston
Sept 17 – VHS XCountry- SuValley Invite in Talkeetna
Sept 19 – VCS In-service/No School
Sept 20 – Parent Teacher Conferences/No School
Sept 20 – Valdez City Council Meeting
Sept 23 – VHS Swimming vs Sohi
Sept 23-24 – VHS Volleyball – Away at Monroe
Sept 24 – VHS Football – Away at Monroe
Sept 24 – VHS XCountry- Regionals/Soldotna
Sept 26 – School Board Meeting
Sept 30 – Oct 1 – VHS Swimming/Valdez Invite
Sept 30 – Oct 1 – VHS Volleyball- Home vs Eielson
Oct 1 – VHS Football – Away at Barrow
Oct 1 – VHS XCountry- ASAA 123A State Championships
Oct 4 – Valdez City Council Meeting
Oct 7-8 – VHS Volleyball- Away at Grace Invite
Oct 8 – VHS Football – Small School Semi-Finals
Oct 8 – VHS Swimming vs Bartlett
Oct 10 – VCS In-service/No School
Oct 10 – School Board Meeting
Oct 14-15 – VHS Swimming vs Palmer
Oct 14-15 – VHS Volleyball- Away at Delta Invite
Oct 14-15 – VHS Wrestling/Houston
Oct 15 – VHS Football – State Championships
Oct 16 – Women of the World Concert
Oct 18 – Valdez City Council Meeting
Oct 21 – VCS End of First Quarter
Oct 21-22 - VHS Volleyball- Away at Delta
Oct 21-22 - VHS Wrestling/Valdez Invite
Oct 24 - School Board Meeting
Oct 27 - VHS Wrestling/Grace- Duals
Oct 27-29 - VHS Swimming/Kodiak - Regions
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