First Lady Donna Walker invites Alaskans to recognize their fellow citizens who have performed extraordinary volunteer service by nominating them for the First Lady’s Volunteer of the Year Awards.
CLICK HERE for more information and
HERE for nomination form
Valentine’s Day Dinner will be catered by the Serendipity Supper Club. Net proceeds build the Dr. John Devens Endowed Scholarship Fund to benefit students of Prince William Sound College.
Here’s what’s on the menu:
Appetizer is Alaskan salmon tartare with crispy wontons,
salad of winter greens tossed in a raspberry champagne
vinaigrette, topped with candied bacon, poached pears,
roasted beets, toasted almonds, and gorgonzola cheese.
Entrée features roasted tenderloin of beef and Alaskan sea
scallop risotto, served with grilled broccolini and cauliflower
mousse. Dessert is a Gran-Marnier, raspberry, and
chocolate torte.
A vegetarian entrée can be substituted on request.
Beverages are creative non-alcoholic delights designed and prepared by your PWSC hosts.
Treat someone special to this elegant dining experience at the Valdez Civic Center on Wednesday, February 14. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and dinner begins at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are $75 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold at the door! There are only 100 tickets available, so purchase them online now: http://bit.ly/pwscfundraiser2018.
Call PWSC at 834-1600 for more information.
MAY 1, 2018
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 1, 2018, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. to elect candidates for the following offices:
MAYOR: Vacancy to Serve a Three (3) Year Term
CITY COUNCIL: Two (2) Vacancies to Serve a Three (3) Year Term
One (1) Vacancy, to Serve a Two (2) Year Term
SCHOOL BOARD: Two (2) Vacancies, to Serve a Three (3) Year Term
ELIGIBILITY OF CANDIDATES
City Council and City School Board: Must be a qualified elector of Alaska who has been a resident of the City of Valdez for a period of not less than one year immediately preceding the date of filing.
NOMINATING PETITIONS
Nominating petitions for the offices of City Council and School Board may be obtained at the City Clerk’s Office. The first date to file a petition for office will be FEBRUARY 15, 2018. Final date for filing a nominating petition will be MARCH 15, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.
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: that portion of the City of Valdez which lies west of Hazelet Avenue.
Precinct #2: 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).
Precinct #3: 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).
The polling places for these precincts shall be as follows:
Precinct #1: Teen Center
Precinct #2 City Council Chambers
Precinct #3 Robe River Subdivision Fire Station
A PERSON IS QUALIFIED TO VOTE WHO
1. Is a United States Citizen;
2. Is 18 years or older;
3. Has been a resident of the State of Alaska and the City of Valdez for 30 days immediately preceding the election;
4. Is registered 30 days prior to the election as required under Alaska Statutes 15.07 and is not registered to vote in another jurisdiction;
5. Is not disqualified under Article V of the State Constitution
Sheri L. Pierce, MMC, City Clerk
