June 26th - KVAK E-News

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JUNE 26, 2017

Makena Wisner attending the Aerial Silk class at the Rock & Flow Festival

LOCALS AND VISITORS ENJOYED ROCK & FLOW FESTIVAL

Tom Kempinski of Wasilla climbing a route at Glacier Campground in Valdez Friday. Kempinski and his friend Cory Barber said they have been looking forward to coming to Valdez for the Levitation 49 Rockfest for months. "We're so excited to finally be on the rock here in Valdez", said Barber.

Wednesday & Thursday
July 19^th & 20^th
Noon to 4pm , KVAK Studios
Cost: $35
Ages: Going into 4^th Grade through 6^th Grade (2017-2018 school year)
Limited Space: KVAK will be accepting 12 students for the program on a first-come / first served basis. Payment confirms attendance.
CLICK HERE for more information and signup form

VALDEZ 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

Did you miss KVAK's special 4th of July edition enews?
CLICK HERE for to see what's happening in Valdez for the 4th of July

This week is Bear Watch Week at KVAK. Share your pictures of bears on our facebook page or email to valdeznews@gci.net and
WIN A PRIZE PACKAGE FROM KVAK! Also have your photo featured in next week's E-News.

TSAINA RIDGE CELLULAR SITE NOW ACTIVE

Copper Valley Telecom announced that it has activated a new permanent cell site located above the Tsaina River at milepost 42 of the Richardson Highway. The site expands cell coverage for voice and 3G data service from approximately mile 29 near Worthington Glacier to approximately mile 47 near the Billy Mitchell Campground.

VALDEZ CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSIONS

Tuesday, June 27^th, 2017
And
Wednesday, June 28^th, 2017
6pm
Valdez Civic Center Ballroom

Topics:
Tuesday
2017-2018 Goals and Objectives with City Manager
City of Valdez Financial Forecast

Wednesday
Capital Improvement Projects and Major Maintenance Prioritization

VALDEZ BOARD OF EDUCATION
SPECIAL SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

Wednesday, June 28th
12 PM
Superintendent Nygaard’s Conference Room
Valdez City School District Office
A1112 W. Klutina, Valdez, Alaska

AGENDA
Approve hiring of new teachers.

WELCOME VALDEZ BABIES

BABY RIO
Steve Malarney and Pricila Perdomo welcomed Rio Jude Malarney to the world on June 17th, 2017 at 2:13 am. She weighed 7 lb 2.8 oz and was 18 ¾ inches long.

BABY JOSEPH
Joshua and Hanna Curry welcomed Joseph Dwayne Curry to the world on June 20^th 2017 at 11:22pm. He
Congratulations!

VALDEZ POLICE AND FIRE REPORT
CLICK HERE to see the latest Valdez Police and Fire Report.

If you could speak with government officials about the Permanent Dividend situation, do you feel they would listen to what you have to say?

1. Yes
2. No

CLICK HERE to answer the Question of the Week.

RESULTS FROM LAST WEEK'S QofW
For Father’s Day, did you:

9% - Visit
9% - Sent gift
55% - Call
27% - Celebrated the father figures in my life

6/26 - Karen Cummings, Eileen Russell, Bill Bryson
6/27 - Mona Grandbois, Debs Campbell, Kevin Reider, Terry Clark, Michelle Nino, Linda Tousignant
6/28 - Josie McNelly, RetaAnn Derifield, Louis Clark, Debbie Brown
6/29 - Jodie Foster, Rhonda Hozey, Ann Norris, Rachelle Tanner, David Shakes, Mike Sandback, Nancy Lethcoe
6/30 - Michelle Cron, Chris Olson, Barbara Bryson, Kayla Mitchell, Santina Addy, Angela Devens, Woody Woodgate, Herbey Lumbreras

FEATURE PHOTO OF THE WEEK

Meares Glacier as seen on a
Stan Stephens Cruise
CLICK HERE to visit the Stan Stephens Cruise website

Twist up your tongue as you try to say a tongue twister on Tuesday to win!
THIS WEEK'S TONGUE TWISTER
Denise sees the fleece,
Denise sees the fleas.
At least Denise could sneeze
and feed and freeze the fleas.
You can also find the tongue twister at kvakradio.com- click the Contests and Promotions Button.

SUMMER ART CONTEST ENTRIES DUE THIS FRIDAY

If you're working on a Raven cutout for the P&R Summer Art Contest, be sure to turn it in to the P&R Office at the Civic Center by Friday, 5pm.
CLICK HERE for flyer

OVERALL HALIBUT LEADERS

	Name	Hometown	Weight	Date	Boat
1^stPlace	Tim Stadtmiller	Fairbanks	266.6 lbs	June 19	Dan Orion
2^ndPlace	Daniel Schmitz	Wasilla, AK	176.6 lbs	June 12	Jamie Lynn
3^rdPlace	Lupe Gonzales	Clint, TX	158.0 lbs	June 20	Halibut Grove

Current leaders are posted on ValdezFishDerbies.com.

158 POUND HALIBUT CURRENTLY 3^rd IN HALIBUT DERBY
Lupe Gonzales of Clint, Texas reeled in a 158 pound halibut on June 20^th to get on the leader board in the Valdez Halibut Derby.
CLICK HERE for Press Release

Mark Your Calendars

(Tues) July 4 - Valdez 4th of July Celebration
(Tues) July 4 - Uncle Salmon Fun Runs
July 5 – Valdez City Council Meeting
July 7-8 – Fireweed 400 Bike Race
July 15 - Valdez Pink Salmon Festival
July 18 – Valdez City Council Meeting
July 22 – Kids Pink Salmon Derby
July 22 – Sept 3 – Valdez Silver Salmon Derby
July 28 – Silver Salmon Big Prize Friday
Aug 1 – Valdez City Council Meeting
Aug 2-6 – Valdez Gold Rush Days
Aug 12-13 – Annual Women’s Silver Salmon Derby