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JUNE 13, 2016
THIS TUESDAY IS FLAG DAY
*Read about the history of Flag Day HERE.
*Learn about the Star-Spangled Banner, the flag that inspired the National Anthem HERE.
 
VALDEZ HEATS UP
This week's expected to be a hot one with the warmest temperatures so far this year. Temperatures are fore cast to be in the 70's to low 80's. Grab your sunscreen!

MCCARTHY FAMILY MUSIC CAMP

Mary Schallert, Brian DeMarcus and Ian Wahl are coming to McCarthy to put on a Family Music Camp. During the tune-filled, action-packed folk music camp, families will engage in multiple instructor-led group sessions and classes. Registration closes soon. For more information, visit: http://www.wrangells.org/familymusiccamp/

KVAK E-NEWS CHANGES
In the next couple weeks, KVAK will experience some changes in our email service.  If you don't receive your E-News, please let us know so we can troubleshoot. You can email us at valdeznews@gci.net. To see each week's E-News in our Archive, CLICK HERE.  
Thank you!

HALIBUT FISHING GOING STRONG IN VALDEZ

 The Valdez Fish Derbies weigh-in station was busy with anglers weighing in fish for a chance to take home the Halibut Hullabaloo grand prize. Many fish were weighed in just over 100 pounds. Currently leading the Halibut Hullabaloo is Larry Bazilwich of Fairbanks with a 150.4 pound halibut he caught June 11th aboard the Jaime Lynn.

Larry Bazilwich
Bazilwich stands to win a $1,000 cash prize in addition to regular derby prizes if his fish is the largest weighed in between June 10th and 19th.  READ MORE HERE

OVERALL HALIBUT LEADERS
VALDEZ FISH DERBY
  Name Hometown Weight Date Boat
1st Place David Jamison Fairbanks 253 lb May 29 Nanatuk
2nd Place Larry Bazilwich Fairbanks 150.4 lb June 11 Jaimie Lynn
3rd Place Jim Rothenbuhler Salcha 145 lb June 9 Bucket List
Current leaders are posted on ValdezFishDerbies.com.

EXPECT CONSTRUCTION AND CLOSURES ON WEST PIONEER

Road closures will alternate between the east and west side through early to mid-July.  Business access will be maintained. 
CLICK HERE FOR LARGER IMAGES AND TO READ MORE

FISHING STEADY AS CHITINA DIPNET FISHERY OPENS
Newsminer- Some dipnetters have already filled their freezers with Copper River red salmon this year.  READ STORY or
CLICK HERE to see the Chitina Dipnet Hotline report which provides a daily report and current conditions for dipnetting.

SEA LION TAKES ON SALMON SHARK IN PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND – AND WINS
ADN- Professional photographer Daryl Pederson, commercial gillnetters, sea lions and others converged off the coast of Esther Island in Prince William Sound on Wednesday, all in search of the chum salmon run. He spotted a sea lion and something else: "I thought it was a big halibut that the sea lion had caught." Soon he realized that the "big halibut" was actually a salmon shark.
READ STORY
 
24th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON BEAR RESEARCH AND MANAGEMENT

Every 18 months, bear biologists and professionals from around the world meet to present current research, management and conservation efforts.  This year’s conference will be held in Anchorage this week. Past conferences have been held in Greece, India, and Georgia Republic.  CLICK HERE to see events open to the public.
 
SCHOOL BOARD MEETING TONIGHT

Monday, June 13th, 2016
in City Council Chambers
Monday – 6:30pm
 
Items will include:
1.  Approve VHS Activities Handbook
2. Approve permission for Superintendent Nygaard to hire for any possible openings during the summer
3. Approve Board Members to participate in the audit review committee (The audit will take place from July 18-22)

CLICK HERE for full agenda
CLICK HERE to read meeting packet
 
All School Board meetings are held in City Council Chambers, broadcast live on 1230AM KVAK and streamed LIVE on www.kvakradio.com

QUEEN ELIZABETH'S 10 FAVORITE SONGS
SHARED DURING 90th BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Queen Elizabeth celebrated her 90th birthday over the weekend and as part of the celebration, her favorite music was shared.
SEE PLAYLIST

WELCOME BABY KENNEDY

Bryan and Ashley Briggs welcomed Kennedy Grey Briggs to the world on June 9th at 11:30am.  She weighed 6lb, 8oz and was 19.75" long.  
Congratulations!

BABY MUSK OX PLAYS IN KIDDIE POOL

Kiddie pool plus water and a ball equals a very happy baby musk ox.
CLICK HERE to see video
VALDEZ POLICE AND FIRE REPORT
CLICK HERE
to see the latest Valdez Police and Fire Report.
Your dad loves you, but if he could ask you to do one thing, which would it be?
1) Stop borrowing tools
2) Stop dating losers
3) Move out
4) Visit/call more often
5) Get mom off my back

CLICK HERE to answer the Question of the Week.

RESULTS FROM LAST WEEK'S QofW

What do you carry for bear protection?
22% - Nothing
6% - A bell
22% - Bear spray
39% - Gun
11% - A friend that's slower than you
6/13 – Amy Reich, Emili Warwas, Stephanie Gildersleeve
6/14 – Donna Waller
6/15 – Elton Welke, Cameron Hursh
6/16 – John Hare, Amy Williams, Rose Fong
6/17 – Roger Utnehmer, Toni Russell, Leanne Troop
6/18 – Angela Porritt, Tina Howard
6/19 – Joseph Rodgers, Sheila Mann, Glen Urquhart
KVAK SUMMER TRIVIA STARTS THIS WEEK
Famous Jingles, Alaska Wildlife, Finish the Lyric, Sports, and Entertainment. These are just a few of the categories that make up KVAK’s summer trivia promotion. Tune in to KVAK weekly for the opportunity to answer our live trivia questions and win a gift certificate for the sponsor of that category. Listeners can win more than once. In fact, if a listener answers two questions in different categories correctly, they’ll be moved on to the end of summer trivia showdown, with a chance to win the grand prize and ultimate title of Trivia Champion. Tune in to 93.3 FM or 1230AM, and call in when you hear the question!

WIN $50 FOR FATHER'S DAY!

KVAK has teamed up with The Prospector to give you the chance to a WIN $50 Prospector Gift Card for Father's Day!  You can also leave a Father's Day shout-out to be aired on KVAK.
CLICK HERE TO ENTER

PROSPECTOR FATHER’S DAY SALE GOING ON NOW!



VALDEZ SCHOOL DISTRICT HIRING SPECIAL PROGRAMS COORDINATOR

This position is being advertised for INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY at the present time.  If interested, please contact Brenda Kimble at the Valdez City School District Office.  Opening closes Monday, June 20 at Noon.
CLICK HERE for more information

UNITED WAY OF VALDEZ LOOKING FOR BOOKKEEPING SERVICES

United Way of Valdez is soliciting bookkeeping services for its ongoing financial operations.  Duties include recording donations, making payments and financial reporting.  CLICK HERE for more information or email unitedwayvaldez@gmail.com. 
 
VALDEZ SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION

COED Scores - 06.08.16 Game Night 
 Hooligans (8) v. Harris Sand & Gravel (16)
SilverBay (15) v. Crowley  (7)
Kekambas (6) v. Crowley (17)
Harris Sand & Gravel (5) v. SilverBay (20)
 COED League Standings
 SilverBay 2-0
 Harris Sand & Gravel 1-1
 Crowley 1-1
 Hooligans 0-1
 Kekambas 0-1

Mark Your Calendars

June 10-19 - Valdez Halibut Hullabaloo
(Mon) June 13 – School Board Meeting
(Sat) June 18 - Cars in Valdez - Antique Car Show
June 21 –  Valdez City Council Meeting
June 27 – The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
July 5 –  Valdez City Council Meeting
July 8-9 – Fireweed 400 Bike Race
July 19 –  Valdez City Council Meeting
July 23 – Valdez Kids’ Salmon Derby
July 23-Sept 4 – Valdez Silver Salmon Derby
July 25 – School Board Meeting
July 26 – 31 – Playground Build Week
July 29– Valdez Fish Derbies Big Prize Friday
Aug 2 –  Valdez City Council Meeting
Aug 3-7 – Valdez Gold Rush Days
Aug 8 – School Board Meeting
Aug 13 – Valdez Women’s Derby
Aug 16 –  Valdez City Council Meeting
Aug 22 – School Board Meeting
Aug 23 – School Starts
Sept 2 – Valdez Fish Derbies Big Prize Friday

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