CLICK HERE to view
(be patient, it takes a minute to load)
Learn out about Summer events, camps, the library reading program, walks and runs, the HAWK program, park rentals, the rock wall – everything you need to be ready for Summer in Valdez.
Summer Sign-Up Fair THIS Wednesday
6-8pm at the Valdez Civic Center
A one-stop shop for Summer camps and programs in Valdez.
Register your family at the fair and get
$10 OFF REGISTRATION!
CLICK HERE for flyer
NOTICE OF REGULAR MUNICIPAL AND SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION OF THE CITY OF VALDEZ
MAY 7, 2019
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to applicable law and ordinances (or Code of Laws of the City of Valdez) a general election will be held on MAY 7, 2019, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to elect candidates for the following offices:
CITY COUNCIL: Two (2) Vacancies to Serve a Three (3) Year Term
SCHOOL BOARD: Two (2) Vacancies, to Serve a Three (3) Year Term
The following proposition will appear on the official ballot.
PROPOSITION NO. 1
Shall the City of Valdez, Alaska issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $16,000,000 for the design and construction of a new fire station, together with all necessary appurtenances, equipment and facilities in connection therewith, and the relocation and repurposing of facilities which are pre-existing at the new Fire Station site.
o YES
o NO
PRECINCTS, POLLING PLACES
The City consists of three election precincts for all regular and special City elections. The boundaries of these precincts are as follows:
Precinct #1: Precinct #2:
Precinct #3:
The polling places for
Precinct #1: Precinct #2 Precinct #3
that portion of the City of Valdez which lies west of Hazelet Avenue.
that portion of the City of Valdez which lies between Hazelet Avenue and a north/south line drawn through the point where Crooked Creek crosses the Richardson Highway (Salmon Turnaround).
that portion of the City of Valdez which lies east of a north/south line drawn through the point where Crooked Creek crosses the Richardson Highway (Salmon Turnaround).
these precincts shall be as follows:
Recreation Center (Teen Center) 414 W Hanagita Street City Council Chambers 212 Chenaga Avenue Robe River Subdivision Fire Station 114 River Drive
A PERSON IS QUALIFIED TO VOTE WHO
Sheri L. Pierce, MMC, City Clerk
The Valdez Fly In will be held Friday, May 10th through Saturday, May 12th.
Enjoy vendors along with the airshow and STOL Competition on Saturday, and the Balloon Bust, Flouring Bombing, and Kids Balsa Plane Competition on Sunday.
CLICK HERE for schedule
Photo courtesy of Justin Prax
Courtesy of VHS Coaches – At this year’s 2019 NYO games, there were 55 teams and over 400 athletes from both Yukon and Alaska competed and the Valdez teams had several top ten finishes and many of of our athletes hit their personal best in their events. Valdez had two athletes bring home metals with Dakota Brown placed 5th in the two-foot high kick and Storm Rohrer placed 4th in the one-hand reach. Zoe Brown also set a new school record in the kneel jump at 34 ¾”.
Valdez NYO team had five seniors Ricky Colapietro, Evan Alexander, Dakota Brown, Isaac Clubb and Caitlin Mond that provided excellent leadership throughout the season. Betty McIntosh continues to be a great volunteer coach and chaperone. She also adds a level of respect and culture to our team.
Kneel Jump
VHS: Dakota Brown – 35 ½”
GMS: Anthony Kelly 29”; Zoe Brown – 34 ¾” and Jasmine Bravo – 13”
Wrist Carry
VHS: Isaac Clubb – 321’ 2” & 6th Place and Caitlin Mond 38’
GMS: Karen Santiago (Top Ten Finisher) and Anthony Kelley – 87’
Carriers for all: Ricky Colapietro and Evan Alexander
Alaska High Kick
VHS: Isaac Clubb – 82” and two misses 6th Place and Faith Grey 60”
GMS: Anthony Kelly – 62” and Zoe Brown – 48”
One Hand Reach
VHS: Storm Rohrer – 60” & 4th Place and Caitlin Mond – 50”
GMS: Olivia Selanoff – 46”
Scissor Board Jump
VHS: Evan Alexander – 32’2 ¼” & (Top Ten Finisher) and Lucy Selanoff – 19’11”
GMS: Acacia Montgomery – 24’ 1 ½” and Jason Smilie
Two-Foot High Kick
VHS: Dakota Brown – 83” & 4th Place and Anna Agcaoili – 62” & (Top Ten Finisher)
GMS: Anthony Kelley – 66” and JoJo Ferguson – 42”
One Foot High Kick
VHS: Storm Rohrer – 100” and two misses 6th Place and Anna Agcaoili – 74”
GMS: Michael Cosgrave – 76” and Zoe Brown – 68”
Seal Hop
VHS: Isaac Clubb – 49’ 10” and Lucy Selanoff – 38’ 2”
GMS: Michael Cosgrave – 13’ 6” and Olivia Selanoff – 66’ 8”
Eskimo Stick Pull
VHS: Ricky Colapietro
GMS: Griffin Hastings; Amber Burton and Ellie Schantz
Indian Stick Pull
VHS: Daniel Huhndorf and Faith Gray
GMS: Gabe Brewi and Acacia Montgomery
Boys 4×200 3rd place track and field 2019
Courtesy of VHS Coaches – The VHS Track and Field team traveled to Soldotna to compete against 18 other teams in the SoHi Invitational. The team has been training hard and their diligence and dedication paid off with some spectacular performances and new personal records.
Junior Owen Chadwick, set a new school record and placed 1 st overall in the 100m with time of 11.30. He went on to place 3 rd in the 200m with a time of 23.21 and 2 nd in the 400m with a time of 52.30.
Kassi Howard placed 3 rd overall in the High Jump with a 4’10’’ jump.
The boys 4X200 relay team of Hayden Howard, Tate Chadwick, Josh Baczuk, and Owen Chadwick placed 3 rd with a run of 1:42.24.
The girls 4X100 relay team of Sophia Palomar, Cherubim Palomar, Kylie Fletcher-Gilbert, and Kassi Howard finished in 8 th place with a time of 57.93.
The team will be traveling to Houston this weekend.
Now accepting applications for three community members to serve on the Task Force
Parks & Recreation Mission and Vision Task Force Now accepting applications for three community members to serve on the Task Force The City of Valdez is now accepting letters of interest from citizens who are interested in serving as a member of the Parks & Recreation Mission and Vision Task Force.
Members are appointed to represent the community-at-large and commitment is short term. Appointees will serve three to four evening weekday meetings over the span of no more than three months, completed no later than August 9, 2019.
The Parks & Recreation Mission and Vision Task force will consist of three Parks & Recreation Commission members, two members of the Parks Recreation & Cultural Services (PRCS) staff, one youth member (advertised in a separate notice), and three adult members from the community-at-large. The task force reports directly to the Parks & Recreation Commission, with staff support from the PRCS department.
The purpose of the Task Force is to take the lead the first step of the Parks & Recreation master planning process by refining the city’s parks and recreation mission and defining its vision, goals, and objectives. The task force will help gather data to answer the overarching question – What is the Valdez community’s vision for parks and recreation moving into the future? The task force will present their end product to the Parks & Recreation Commission at a work session in August 2019. The task force will then be disbanded.
Interested citizens should submit a letter of interest addressed to the Parks & Recreation Commission and a resume either by email to aduhamel@valdezak.gov or in person at the main PRCS office in the Valdez Civic Center, 110 Clifton Drive.
Deadline for submission is Friday, May 10th for appointment by the Parks & Recreation Commission at their May 14th regular meeting. For additional information or questions about the task force, please contact the PRCS Director at (907) 835-4440 or nfarline@valdezak.gov.
Now accepting applications for one youth member to serve on the Task Force
The City of Valdez is now accepting letters of interest and letters of recommendation from youth citizens who are interested in serving as a member of the Parks & Recreation Mission and Vision Task Force. Members are appointed to represent the community-at-large and commitment is short term. Appointees will serve three to four evening weekday meetings over the span of no more than three months, completed no later than August 9, 2019.
The Parks & Recreation Mission and Vision Task force will consist of three Parks & Recreation Commission members, two members of the Parks Recreation & Cultural Services (PRCS) staff, one youth member, and three adult members from the community-at-large. The task force reports directly to the Parks & Recreation Commission, with staff support from the PRCS department.
The purpose of the Task Force is to take the lead the first step of the Parks & Recreation master planning process by refining the city’s parks and recreation mission and defining its vision, goals, and objectives. The task force will help gather data to answer the overarching question – What is the Valdez community’s vision for parks and recreation moving into the future? The task force will present their end product to the Parks & Recreation Commission at a work session in August 2019. The task force will then be disbanded.
Interested youth citizens should submit a letter of interest addressed to the Parks & Recreation Commission and two letters of recommendation either by email to aduhamel@valdezak.gov or in person at the main PRCS office in the Valdez Civic Center, 110 Clifton Drive. Deadline for submission is Friday, May 10th for appointment by the Parks & Recreation Commission at their May 14th regular meeting.
For additional information or questions about the task force, please contact the PRCS Director at (907) 835-4440 or nfarline@valdezak.gov.
Posted 4/17/2019 Nikki Duhamel, PRCS Administrative Assistant
