 The Hand Me Downs at the Valdez Gold Rush Days Open Air Market
Cast of Follies Show with Royalty
VALDEZ WOMEN'S SILVER SALMON DERBY THIS SATURDAY
See all the Women's Derby details HERE
WOMEN’S DERBY WEIGH-IN HOURS
Aug 14th – Women’s Silver Salmon Sisterhood® Derby: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
PRIZES - Anglers with top three biggest fish will win!
$1,000 CASH plus Prospector Prizes (Value $1,000)
$500 CASH plus Prospector Prizes (Value $500)
$300 CASH plus Prospector Prizes (Value $300)
REGISTRATION
At The Prospector August 7th-14th
Prospector Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8am to 9pm / Saturday: 8am to 8pm / Sunday: 10am to 6pm
Prospector Derby Day Hours: Saturday, 5:30am to Noon
Tickets are $20, + Silver Salmon Derby Ticket (daily or season).
ALL Registrants will get to sign up to win one of 3 awesome Prospector Prize Packages
BEFORE GOING TO WEIGH-IN
Please check the leaderboard. If your fish is not a contender for one of the Top 3 Spots, please do not bring in for an official weigh-in to help minimize the numbers of people at weigh-in. Leaders will be posted on whiteboards at weigh-in station and by Cleaning Tables by Harbormasters Winners will be posted on whiteboards and the top 3 winners will be posted on our Valdez Fish Derbies website shortly after weigh-in closes at 8pm.
DOOR PRIZES
10 Women who register will be chosen at random to win Door Prizes Packets, each with more than $100 in certificates.
Saturday, Aug 15th at 8pm Valdez Fish Derbies will post winners on website
DOOR PRIZES will be available for pick up at weigh-in station Sunday, Aug 15th – 9am to 8pm
KVAK INTERVIEW WITH NEW SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
RALPH WATKINS
CLICK HERE to listen to the podcast
MEMORIAL FOR TYLER CONNELL THIS FRIDAY
Friday, August 16th at 6pm
Valdez Civic Center
Gather to share memories, stories, and grieve.
Submit photos for possible sharing to jorge@seedmedia.us by 8pm on Tuesday, August 10th.
Thank you for your love, understanding and grace as we process and grieve. The "why" we will not know this side of heaven. What we do know is that Tyler was so incredibly loved by so many and he will be unimaginably missed.
~ The Connell Family
Quick Draw at Gold Rush Days Open Air Market
ANC SEES RECORD CARGO VOLUMES AND A REBOUND IN PASSENGER TRAFFIC IN FIRST HALF OF 2021
The Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) experienced record air cargo volumes during the first half of 2021 and saw a strong recovery in passenger traffic.
Between January and June, 1.73 million metric tons of air cargo transited ANC, a 23.45% increase over the first half of 2020. Read more
DID YOU MISS KVAK'S SPECIAL BACK TO SCHOOL EDITION?
CLICK HERE to view
WINNERS OF GOLD RUSH EVENTS & CONTESTS
Raffle
$5,000 prize: Jennifer Fleming
$1,000 prize: Leo Paddock
$500 prize: Jeff Glenny
Parade
Overall Parade Winner: "Oscar Otter": Elvis (Bill Isca)
Family: Elvis (Bill Isca)
Walking Group: Advocates for Victims of Violence
Single vehicle/ Person: "Alice's Alaskan Adventures" Children's Books
Non Profit/ Club: Valdez's World Famous Hoosegow
Non Business/Organization: Valdez Animal Control/Shelter
Business: Valdez Brewing
Bobby and Diane Gibbs, King & Queen of Gold Rush at Ice Cream Social at Valdez Senior Center
SCHOOL BOARD REGULAR MEETING TONIGHT
Civic Center Conference Room
6:30pm – Regular Session
Agenda includes:
1. Approve MOA with Valdez Youth Court
2. Discuss School District Reopening Plan
3. Discuss Board Role in Fall Inservice
CLICK HERE for Agenda and Packet.
*KVAK will broadcast the meeting LIVE on 1230AM, kvakradio.com, and on the KVAK App.
WELCOME BABY AVA
Tim & Kristina Duffy welcomed Ava Rita Coco Duffy on August 6th at 12:35pm.
She weighed 7 lbs. 1.1 oz. and was 21 inches long.
Congratulations!
PUBLIC NOTICES
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Valdez Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 7:00 pm in the Civic Center Conference
Room.
The purpose of the hearing is to take public testimony concerning a
Conditional Use Permit application for a Recreational Vehicle Campground
to be located on A portion of Lot 3, Sleepy Hollow Addition, Read more
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The Valdez Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 7:00 pm in the Civic Center Conference Room.
The purpose of the hearing is to take public testimony concerning an Exception request to allow the continued use of the stairs and landing within the required rear yard setback area. The subject property is Lot 6A, Block 14, Mineral Creek Subdivision, Plat 93-9 (360 Klutina Street). Read more
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Which has been worse this Summer:
1. Mosquitos
2. Black Flies
CLICK HERE to answer the Question of the Week.
RESULTS FROM LAST WEEK'S QofW
What's your favorite flavor of Otter Pops?
7% - Strawberry Short Kook
26% - Sir Isaac Lime
40% - Louie-Bloo Raspberry
7% - Alexander the Grape
20% - Little Orphan Orange
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8/9 - Michelle Gonzales, Aaron Sellers, Sharon Blake, Scott Boruff, Tommi Mooney
8/10 - Cherise Beatus, Melissa Lord
8/11 - Rafe Edward Trickey Jr., Chris Kupczyk
8/12 - Landon Metzger, Shannon Major, Peter Mayer
8/13 - Brittany Pickard, Donna Lane, Jennifer Maners, Kaylee Rodriguez, Ibrahim Seflek, Erik Haltness
8/14 - Zane Caruthers, Don Edwards, Michelle Rodgers, June Alice Duncan, Jeri Devens
8/15 - Amber McGee, Darren Mitvitnikoff, Michael Clupper, Amber Burton, Consuelo Verdoza
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VALDEZ FOUNDERS MEMORIAL: MEET & GREET WITH ARTIST FINALISTS 
**6pm on Monday, August 16th**
The City of Valdez Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services and The Port Valdez Company invites the Community of Valdez to a
Meet & Greet with the artist finalists for the Valdez Founders Memorial Meals Hill Entrance!
Read more/See flyer
Fall classes start on August 23rd, and registration is open at Prince William Sound College. Financial and academic advising are available for traditional students and adult learners. PWSC staff can also assist local high schoolers with college questions, regardless of where they plan on attending school. Call 907-834-1600 for more information, or to make an appointment.
CVEA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTION SEASON
Local nonprofit organizations, don't miss your opportunity to apply for funding for new or expanding projects or programs during the Copper Valley Electric Community Foundation Contribution Season.
The CVEA Foundation’s Board approved over $19 thousand dollars to fund the 2021 contribution season. Local organizations who meet Foundation guidelines are encouraged to apply. The deadline is August 19th. Don't wait!
Information and contribution request forms are available on the community support page at cvea.org.
TAGGED SALMON CONTEST STARTS THIS FRIDAY
Catch one of 20 tagged fish to win extra prizes, including $5,000, $2,500, and $1,000 CASH! Other prizes include gift certificates and more!
All Silver Salmon Derby Rules Apply. The number printed on each tag will be redeemable only for the corresponding numbered prize. Fish with numbered tag must be presented at the weigh-in station within prescribed period with tag fully intact and legible to redeem a prize.
Gold Rush Craft A Hat
On each Stan Stephens cruise, captains will travel the shorelines looking for the critters that call the Sound home. Typically spotted are sea otters, harbor seals, sea lions, Humpback or Orca whales, porpoise, eagles, puffins, cormorants and more.
CLICK HERE to visit the Stan Stephens Cruise website
OVERALL HALIBUT LEADERS
| Rank |
Name |
Hometown |
Weight |
Date |
Boat |
| 1st |
Steve Peichel |
Frazee, MN |
246.8 lbs |
July 31 |
Chugach Girl |
| 2nd |
Maren Russman |
Lino Lakes, MN |
214.8 lbs |
July 21 |
Nunatak |
| 3rd |
Terrence McCabe |
Valdez, AK |
202.0 lbs |
July 5 |
Only Fins
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OVERALL SALMON LEADERS
| Rank |
Name |
Hometown |
Weight |
Date |
Boat |
| 1st |
Kyle Hayden |
Anchorage, AK |
12.40 lbs |
Aug 6 |
Thin Blue Line |
| 2nd |
Hanna Blankenship |
North Pole, AK |
12.12 lbs |
Aug 3 |
Hanna Marie III |
| 3rd |
Dawn Montano |
Fairbanks, AK |
11.72 lbs. |
Aug 7 |
Faithful |
Current leaders are posted on ValdezFishDerbies.com.
This week's Subway winner is
TOM AUSTIN!
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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