KVAK's Laurie Prax talked with Dr. Kathleen Todd regarding COVID in our community. Todd shared information from a recent State of Alaska ECHO presentation and meetings with Medical Professionals. Topics covered included: Pharmaceuticals available at the onset of COVID; availability of these new treatments; when to test for COVID; and availability of tests.
VALDEZ (1-27-22) - KVAK's Laurie Prax interviewed Valdez resident Gloria Day who turned 100-years-old today. Day answered questions about how she got to Valdez; businesses in Valdez; Alaska Statehood; what it was like in Valdez and during the building of the Pipeline and Oil Spill.
KVAK's Laurie Prax talked with Dr. Kathleen Todd about COVID. Topics covered include: COVID cases in Valdez; status of hospital in Valdez and hospitals around the State; what you need to know about 5 day versus 10 day quarantine, "test to stay" at Valdez City Schools, how to stay healthy and what to do if you're sick.
KVAK's Laurie Prax interviewed Jim Nygaard regarding their Facilities worksession topics. Worksession is Monday, January 24th at City Council Chambers. The meeting will not be broadcast on 1230AM but it will be available on Zoom via the Valdez City Schools website. Discussion also included Valdez City School District handling of COVID.
KVAK's Laurie Prax interviewed Dr. Kathy Todd regarding COVID and the status of healthcare in Valdez. Topics covered include: testing; types of cases the medical community is seeing in Valdez; and vaccination.
INTERNATIONAL GUITAR NIGHT AT CIVIC CENTER MONDAY Tickets available at www.valdezarts.org Adults: $20 / Students, Youth, Seniors & Military $10 (Left to Right): Luca Stricagnoli (Italy)/www.lucastricagnoli.com | Thu Le (Vietnam)/www.thuleguitarist.com| Janet Noguera (California)/www.janetnogueramusic.com | Lulo Reinhardt (Germany)| www.lulo-reinhardt-project.de KVAK's Laurie Prax Interviewed guitarists coming to Valdez to perform in the International Guitar Night in Valdez Monday, January 10th. Prax talked with acoustic rock sensation, Luca Stricagnoli (Italy), progressive classical guitarist, Thu Le (Vietnam), modern fingerstylist, Janet Noguera (California) and Latin Swing pioneer Lulo Reinhardt (Germany) about their individual styles and what they plan to perform on the Civic Center stage. John Ludin of the Ellen Theatre said this about the show, 'International Guitar Night is an annual event that never disappoints. In fact, each year seems to be better than the previous and patrons always ask, “When are they coming back?” Four amazingly gifted guitarists on one stage make it more than a concert – this is a buffet of beautiful music. If you’ve never seen them live, IGN is a gathering of incredibly talented and eclectic individuals who captivate on their own and then blow away the audience when they perform together". Valdez Guitar Night is a Valdez Arts Council event. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE GUITARISTS Luca Stricagnoli With a huge online following (over 200 million views of his music videos), and with bookings in every corner of the globe, Luca Stricagnoli has been hailed as a phenomenon and a guitar prodigy. Luca has brought his unique style of rearranging rock classics for acoustic guitar, played on self-invented instruments like the Reversed Triple Neck Guitar and the Reversed Slide Neck, to over 20 countries with crowds of up to 12, 000 people. Luca has even grabbed the attention of famous bands such as Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica and Walk Off The Earth. This will be Luca´s third time touring as a member of International Guitar Night. Thu Lee Thu Le is an international, award-winning classical guitarist and certified guitar teacher. She began playing at the age of four under the guidance of her father. She had the honor of being the youngest-ever student admitted to the prestigious National Conservatory of Music in Hanoi. She has graced stages around the world, performing as a soloist and hosting a series of successful master classes throughout North America, UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, as well as regular…
KVAK's Laurie Prax interviewed Dr. Kathleen Todd regarding COVID. Topics covered include: Emergency Declaration; Mask Mandate; Local and Statewide Hospital status; Symptoms of the flu versus COVID.
KVAK Radio had the pleasure of recording four students from Mrs. Katie Burns 3rd grade class talking about different kinds of bridges they have been learning about at Hermon Hutchens Elementary School: Paulette Keeton - Suspension Bridge Abby Burns - Truss Bridge Erin Goold - Arch Bridge Samuel Lamar - Beam Bridge CLICK Podcast PLAY button below to hear the student's presentations
KVAK's Laurie Prax interviewed Dr. Kathy Todd regarding COVID. Topics covered include: Case Count in Valdez; Healthcare in Valdez; Testing; Vaccinations and close contact protocol.
KVAK's Laurie Prax interviewed Leslie Bauman, music teacher for Valdez City Schools, about her 27 years in the District. Bauman talks about how music has changed; what she enjoys most about working with music and kids and what she plans to do after retiring from the Valdez School District
