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City of Valdez looking to build new fire station, offices, expand storage facility

January 3, 2017 8:49 pm|

During the November 22^nd meeting, the Council granted approval for Administration to negotiate the purchase price of 14.88 acres known as Lot 2, Sleepy Hollow for development of proposed City facilities including a new fire station, city/agency storage (including Police impound) and snow storage. Tonight, the Council will discuss the idea of purchasing 6.8 acres to 8.08 acres of the parcel which is located in the area where Harborview used to be located. This is the location of the newly established Karen Davey Stewart Memorial Community Garden. Under this new scenario, the land would be used for a new fire station. If the larger portion of land is purchased, the City is considering the idea of subdividing the land and putting it out to sale. The City Staff is also recommending purchasing land adjacent to the newly built Maintenance Shops across the street from Public Works and adding to the existing school and city maintenance buildings along West Egan Drive.

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Valdez Town Ski Race #2

January 2, 2017 10:29 pm|

Courtesy Pete Toye

Seven community skiing enthusiasts joined twelve VHS ski team members to welcome the new year in true Nordic style at the Valdez Town series Race #2. This New Year’s Eve event was a 7K freestyle race staged on great snow and a bright, clear, winter morning just as it should be! Ben Swanson took the overall spot, Rylee Norris led the women’s division, and Ben Stolen was the top community finisher. Such great local competition motivates our team to give that “extra” and benefits each racer immensely as we prepare for the heart and soul of our season starting this weekend at our own Valdez Invite. We are most appreciative of the community involvement which has helped all our skiers get a little faster and more competitive each time out!

The next community race opportunity will be this Saturday, 01/07/17 @ 2:00 in the 5.4K open freestyle race starting at USCG Housing. The next Valdez Town Series Race will be held on 01/21/17 beginning @ 10:30 @ Cato Bridge.

Valdez Town Series #2: 12/31/16

7K Freestyle/+10F

Ben Swanson 24:35

Ben Stolen 26:03

Rylee Norris 26:55

James Hancock 28:03

John Banner 28:52

Will Stark 29:18

Colton Prevost 30:06

Taylor Huston 31:41

Chris Cummins 31:49

Angie Alfaro 32:14

Caitlin Connell 32:15

Mark Prevost 33:17

Josten Carlson 34:56

Victoria Korenev 35:23

Mackenzie Jones 37:28

Erin Stark 37:29

Karen Cline 45:02

Rowan Miller 44:59

Renee Galbreath Racer/Monitor

Course Monitors: Mark & Emmie Swanson

Groomer: Marcie Robertson

What are you looking forward to in 2017?

December 30, 2016 6:43 pm|

With 2016 coming to a close, here’s what we can look forward to in 2017

1- New City Manager

2- A Summer with less road construction

3- Totem Inn reopening

4- Another year of Healthier You coming up

5- First full year with local marijuana policies and business

6- First full Summer you can access the Shoup Bay trail, thanks to Levitation 49 and the community

8- Stan Stephens will have a new boat in service

7- Starting off 2017 with great snow

8- First tourist season with beautification improvements

9- New ownership of Old Towne Burgers

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GMS Musical: Elf Jr.

December 27, 2016 5:26 pm|

Last week, the drama and choir students at Gilson Middle School put on the Disney Elf Junior Musical.

Buddy at the Office

Chase Randall as Buddy the Elf

Ms. Elke Doom to receive employment offer as Valdez City Manager

December 27, 2016 4:11 pm|

Valdez, AK – Valdez City Council voted Friday to extend an offer of employment as city manager to Ms. Elke Doom.

Upon returning from executive session in a special meeting Friday evening, Valdez City Council voted 5-0 to offer a city manager employment contract to Ms. Elke Doom. Council members Lea Cockerham and Ryan McCune were absent.

Under negotiated contract terms, Doom will begin her tenure as Valdez city manager no later than February 6, 2017. Doom currently serves as city manager for the City of Oxford, North Carolina and was one of four finalists during the 2015 Valdez city manager recruitment process.

City Clerk Sheri Pierce will serve as interim city manager until Ms. Doom arrives in Valdez.

Note: The City of Valdez public information office will release additional information concerning Doom’s biography and negotiated contract terms early next week.

Posted December 23, 2016

Allie Ferko, Public Information Officer

City of Valdez, Alaska

Bucs Travel to ACS

December 26, 2016 9:28 pm|

This weekend the VHS basketball team will be traveling up to Anchorage for the annual Lime Solar Pepsi Invitational. The tournament is set to begin on Thursday, December 29^th and will conclude on Saturday 31^st. This year Valdez will compete in the tournament against Sitka, Lumen Christi, Kotzebue, the hometown ACS Lions, and the defending state champion Barrow Whalers. This tournament will be the first set of games for the Valdez basketball season. The girl’s first game is scheduled for Thursday starting at 4pm. The first game for the boy’s team will begin at the conclusion of the girl’s game around 5:30pm Thursday.

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Valdez City Council voted to appoint Ms. Sheri Pierce as interim city manager on Tuesday evening

December 23, 2016 5:32 pm|

After returning from an executive session during their regular meeting on Tuesday evening, Valdez City Council voted unanimously to appoint City Clerk Sheri Pierce to the position of interim city manager. Pierce’s interim appointment begins January 4, 2017; the day after current city manager Dennis Ragsdale’s resignation becomes effective.

“Having served over twenty-seven years in the City of Valdez clerk’s office, Ms. Pierce understands the unique needs and challenges facing our community”, stated Mayor Ruth E. Knight. “With a proven track record of outstanding performance, Sheri will provide solid leadership as council works to appoint a permanent city manager.”

Pierce has served in municipal government for over thirty-five years. Hired as Valdez deputy city clerk in 1989, she was then appointed Valdez city clerk in 1994. Prior to moving to Alaska, Pierce worked twelve years as a technician for the Portland Police Department in Oregon.

Pierce holds the designation of Master Municipal Clerk from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks (IIMC), the profession’s highest certification. She currently serves as one of two IIMC Region IX directors, representing municipal clerks from Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, and California on the organization’s board of directors.

An active member of the Alaska Association of Municipal Clerks (AAMC), Pierce served in a multitude of leadership roles over the past fifteen years, including president, past president, education director, and chair for several different committees. In 2009, AAMC named Pierce the Alaska Municipal Clerk of the Year.

Ms. Pierce’s full resume is available upon request from the city’s public information office.

Under Chapter 2.04.020 of Valdez municipal code, the city clerk may simultaneously hold the position of city manager if authorized by city council. A formal amendment to Pierce’s contract will appear on the January 3, 2017 regular city council agenda.

Posted December 21, 2016

Allie Ferko, Public Information Officer

City of Valdez, Alaska

GMS Super Husky Awards: Second Quarter

December 23, 2016 5:26 pm|

6th Grade: Madeline O’Neil – “Madeline O’Neil is a quiet spirit with a great sense of leadership. She has high expectations of herself and of others. She continually finds ways to better her school community.” —Mrs. Meyer

7th Grade: Alyssa Metzger – “Alyssa Metzger is often times referred to as “Momma” Metzger in my classroom. She is a helper, a care-giver…making sure everyone has all that they need. Breaking her arm did not slow her down.” –Mrs Huisingh

8th Grade: Gavin Osburn – “Gavin has been a Super Husky student so far in my class. His attitude has been outstanding while cooperating with other students both in class and out. He has matured tremendous when playing competitive sports in class.” –Mr. Hill

‘Butt Drop 2017

December 23, 2016 5:14 pm|

Seth Auble

December 22, 2016 11:18 pm|