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Community NewsletterWeek of June 18 - 22, 2018

A publication of the City of Dodge City Public Information Office

1. The City of Dodge City expresses our most sincere condolences to the family of Bill Miller. We fondly remember Bill as a true ambassador for our community as well as the “oldest working man” in Dodge City. Bill served on the City Commission from 1975 to 1980 and was Mayor from 1977 to 1979. He will be greatly missed. http://www.zieglerfuneralchapel.com/obituary/william-miller

2. The lap pool at the Long Branch Lagoon Water Park will be closed to patrons on Saturday, June 23rd for a Western Kansas Swim Club swim meet. The Dodge City Family YMCA Demons Swim team is hosting the meet and warm-ups will start at 8:00 am with events beginning at 9:00 am. Teams invited are: Scott City, Liberal, Leoti, Great Bend, Hays, Dodge City and Lakin. Approximately 180 swimmers are expected to participate in this all day event.

3. Firefighters, Summer Rhodes and Matt Peterson, with the Dodge City Fire Department; Housing Coordinator, Mollea Wainscott; and Developmental Services’, Vickie Williamson, installed more smoke alarms in the homes on Smith Street on Wed. June 20, 2018. These homes are in the City’s designated Blight Program area. It also gave the volunteers the opportunity to discuss fire hazards in the home and home renovation opportunities.

4. The Kansas Health Foundation released a new report at their 2018 Symposium regarding the change of demographics in the State of Kansas. The report shows that the Kansas population is aging and becoming more diverse. The growth in diversity is primarily due to the Latino population, which is expected to increase by 287 percent in the next 40 years. Our very own Ernestor De La Rosa, Assistant to the City Manager and Director of Human Resources, was spotlighted by the Foundation as having a unique role of leadership in our rural areas. For the full story and video visit http://kansashealth.org/success-stories/hh-june2018/

5. This week City Department Heads and Supervisors participated in the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Coaching Program that talked about "Creating a Culture for Cultivating Talent and Getting Results". The webinar shared information resources and best practices to grow and retain talent in the City of Dodge City. This also provided a platform to discuss areas for improvement and new ideas for the City organization.

6. Melissa McCoy, Assistant to the City Manager and Project Development Coordinator was interviewed this week for a podcast on GovLove about the “Why Not Dodge” program. GovLove is a pod cast about local government that focuses on people, policies and the profession. Melissa had an opportunity to meet GovLove host Kirsten Wyatt at the annual Kansas City/County Managers (KCCM) conference in Lawrence in April where she participated in a panel entitled Strategic Leadership in a Community – Engaging Community Spirit and also spoke about “Why Not Dodge”. After the presentation, Ms. Wyatt asked Melissa to participate in a pod cast about the subject so more government entities could learn about the program and what it has done for the community. To learn more about GovLove visit http://elgl.org/govlove/.

7. The City will be hosting an informative session with SPARQ Natural Gas on an opportunity to have a compressed natural gas station for the public in Dodge City. The meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 27 at 8:30 am at the Santa Fe Depot Training Room. For more information or to attend contact Melissa McCoy at 620-225-8100.

8. Water crews had a main break on E Mulberry St and Ave A early Sunday morning. Crews were able to expose and repair the line within the same day.

9. The DCFD has received and are in the process of putting new Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) into service. These are the air-packs that firefighters use to go into all fires to protect them from smoke and any other toxic or immediately dangerous to life and health (IDLH) environments that they may encounter. Each firefighter has to be fit tested for their masks to make sure they get a good seal and then trained on the use and care of this new personal protective equipment.

10. Street crews went to 500 Cherry St and tore down an abandoned trailer house. They were able to demolish the structure in one day. Crews also filled in a sink hole behind 1410 1st that was caused by an old septic hole. While there, crews capped the 4” service line.

11. The Dodge City Fire Department was able to assist the Mineola Fire Department with a fire at a biofuel facility last week. They responded with the reserve Air Rescue Firefighting Unit 413 which carries a special firefighting agent called Aqueous Film Forming Foam (AFFF). This foam is mixed with water at 3% concentration using a foam proportioner built into the truck. It is a very efficient fire suppressant agent which is used specifically for fighting pools of flammable liquid fires. The AFFF works by creating a film that stays on top of the flammable liquid to suppress vapors and a foam substance that helps to cool surfaces while it insulates and separates other ignition sources or hostile fire from reigniting the vapors. It only took a few minutes for the fire to be but out using 413 applying the foam water mixture at 750 gallons per minute from the roof turret of the truck.

12. Street maintenance crews repaired areas where the concrete and brick buckle due to heat at Hickory and 6th and 5th and Ash. Crews also added sand to the unimproved roads throughout town.

13. The League of Kansas Municipalities (LKM) held a Personnel Management training in Dodge City on Friday, June 22nd. Amanda Stanley, General Counsel with the LKM, was the presenter. About 25 participants from the region participated in this training course. Thanks to the Dodge City Center for Visitors Bureau for treating the participants with a couple of gifts and welcoming packets.

14. On Thursday, June 21, 2018 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that states can collect sales taxes from online retailers. The decision overturns an earlier Supreme Court precedent, which will boost state revenues at the expense of consumers and sellers who have avoided paying sales taxes in the past. Federal reports released in 2017 found that state and local governments lost out on $8-$33 billion in tax revenue.

15. The 6th Ave. Extension Project will be open to traffic later today, Friday, June 22nd. The contractor still has to finish up a few minor items next week. If you see workers in the street please use caution.

16. The University Dr. portion of the Central Ave. and University Dr./Soule St. intersection will open to traffic early next week. It may be temporarily closed again towards the end of next week so permanent pavement markings can be installed. New pavement markings will also be placed on the Soule St. leg to provide a dedicated left turn lane for east bound traffic at the intersection. This will mean there will only be one west bound lane of traffic on Soule St. from Central Ave. west 200 feet. Until such time that permanent markings are installed, the driving lanes may not line up exactly with the signal heads.

17. Central Ave. Reconstruction is tentatively scheduled to begin on Monday, July 9th. A question and answer meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 27th, from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm for residents or anyone else interested in the project. The contractor will be available to discuss construction schedule and such. This will also be a good time to let the contractor know if anyone needs any special access due to physical limitations.

18. Eisenhower Park Bench Sponsorship: The Park will feature 13 benches and you have the opportunity to sponsor a bench for $1,000. (See attached brochure) Each bench will have a prominently displayed plaque with the donors name on the front center. There are 5 more benches available to sponsor. For more information, please contact the Main Street office at (620) 227-9501 or [email protected].

CALENDAR

City:Mon., July 2- 7:00 pm City Commission Meeting, Commission Chambers Mon., July 16- 7:00 pm City Commission Meeting, Commission Chambers

Dodge City Raceway Park:Sat., June 30 - 7:30 pm Weekly Racing SeriesSat., July 14 - 7:30 pm Weekly Racing SeriesFri., July 27 - 7:30 pm Driver Appreciation Night

Dodge City Public Library:

United Wireless Arena:Sat., July 28 - 7:30 pm Justin Moore, Dodge City Days Kick-Off ConcertSat., Sept. 29 - 7:30 pm AmericaTues., Oct. 2 - 7:00 pm Casting Crowns

Community:Fri., June 22 - 7:00 pm Dodge City Area Young Professionals Crawl for a Cause CANCELEDFri., June 22 - 9:00 pm Main Street’s Movies in the Park - Hercules RESCHEDULED

Weekly Happenings

May 26—August 11— Long Branch Lagoon Water Park

Long Branch Lagoon Water Park; 11:30 AM– 7:00 PM

For More Information: 620-225-8156

May 28— Sept 3— Historic Trolley Tours

Dodge City Visitor’s Center; All Day


June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30— Farmers Market

Downtown Dodge City; 7:00 AM– 12:00 PM


Monthly Happenings

June 1— Home of Stone 50th Anniversary

Mueller-Schmidt House; 6:00 PM– 9:00 PM


June 2— 2018 Main Street Festival

Downtown Dodge City; 9:00 AM– 2:00 PM


June 2—Autos & Art For Alzheimer’s

Main Street Festival; 9:00 AM— 2:00 PM


June 2— Kansas Teachers’ Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony

Dodge City High School; 12:00 PM– 4:00 PM


June 2, 3— Swing For The Ring Baseball/ Softball Tournament

Legends Park & Cavalier Field; All Day


June 2, 3— Southern Plains Regional Wrestling

United Wireless Arena; 8:00 AM– 5:00 PM


June 2— Annual Joe Bogner Alzheimer/ Dementia

Awareness Day

Central Station Bar & Grill; 10:00 PM– 2:00 AM


June 6– Dodge City A’s vs. Great Bend Bad Cats

Cavalier Field; 7:30 PM


June 7— Dodge City A’s Baseball/ Softball Camps

Legends Park; 10:00 AM– 1:00 PM

For More Information; 620-225-0239

June 8— YMCA Scholarship Golf Scramble

Mariah Hills Golf Course; 10:00 AM– 3:00 PM


June 8— DCRP– USMTS Modifieds

Dodge City Raceway Park; 7:30 PM


June 9, 10— Wild West Showdown Baseball/ Softball

Tournament



June 14, 15— Dodge City A’s Baseball & Softball Camps



June 15— Dodge City A’s vs. Derby Twins



June 15, 16— DCRP— Sprint Car Nationals



June 16— Cowpoke Camp

Boot Hill Museum; 10:00 AM– 3:30 PM





June 16, 17— DC Super C Baseball/ Softball Tournament






June 18, 19, 20—Dodge City A’s Baseball & Softball Camps



June 20— Dodge City A’s vs. Hays Larks



June 21—24 —West Side Story

Depot Theater Company; 5:30 PM— 9:00 PM


June 22— Dodge City A’s vs. Oklahoma City Indians



June 22—Movies In The Park: Hercules

Eisenhower Park; 9:00 PM


June 23, 24— Tent City Baseball Tournament









June 26— Dodge City A’s vs. Hays Larks



June 26, 27, 28— Dodge City A’s Baseball & Softball Camps



June 27— Business Appreciation Luncheon

Hoover Pavilion; 11:00 AM


June 27— Dodge City A’s vs. Liberal Bee Jays



June 28—July 1—West Side Story

Depot Theater Company; 5:30 PM— 9:00 PM


June 29—July 1— Tent City Softball Tournament



June 29— Final Friday

Downtown Dodge City; 5:00 PM– 11:00 PM

For More Information: Facebook–Final Fridays in Dodge City

June 29—Autos & Art For Alzheimer’s

Boot Hill Distillery; 6:00 PM– 9:00 PM


June 30— DCRP— Weekly Racing Series



Calendar of Events provided by Dodge City Convention & Visitors Bureau

www.visitdodgecity.org

Main Street Dodge City

EISENHOWER PARK PROJECT

ABOUT MAIN STREET DODGE CITYMain Street Dodge City was formed in 2010 as a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving the heritage of the downtown area in order to maintain the vibrant heart of the community. The organization strives to unite the private and public sector by coordinating different projects and activities that enhance and stimulate pride in the downtown area. Since its inception, Main Street Dodge City, in cooperation with local businesses and organizations throughout the community, have made great strides toward revitalizing the historic downtown district through a variety of projects.

QUESTIONS? CONTACT USKrissy LampeMain Street [email protected] (c)

EST. 1872S S

R E L I V E T H E S T O R Y

I WANT TO MAKE A MONETARY DONATIONEnclosed is my gift to improve Eisenhower Park:

$500 $250 $100 $50 $25 $____

Name _________________________________Address ________________________________City _______________State _____ Zip _______Phone _________________________________Email __________________________________Donor Signature ________________________

Please return this form to fund a bench or complete your monetary donation with your check payable to:Main Street Dodge CityP.O. Box 818 Dodge City, KS 67801

I WANT TO FUND A PARK BENCHThe park will feature 13 benches and this is an opportunity for your family or business to be named on one of them. Each bench will have a prominently displayed plaque with the donors name on the front center. The benches will be a permanent fixture in the park for many years. Each bench is $1,000. We would appreciate your support to make Eisenhower Park a place people want to gather in downtown Dodge City.

YES I want to fund a bench at $1,000

Name _________________________________Address ________________________________City _______________State _____ Zip _______Phone _________________________________Email __________________________________Donor Signature _________________________

Main Street Dodge City Has a new website!

visit www.mainstreetdodgecity.org

58th DODGE CITY DAYS WESTERN PARADE 2018 Presented By: Dodge City Chapter of AMBUCS™

SATURDAY, JULY 28, 2018

THEME: “THE WILD SIDE OF THE STATE”

It is time again to register for the Dodge City Days Western Parade. This is your opportunity to showcase your company or organization to the fine folks of South West Kansas. All entries (with the exception of political) will be judged on THEME, CREATIVITY, SOUND AND/OR MUSIC, AND ORIGINALITY. All entry forms must be received by 5:00 PM July 20, 2018 to be included in the judging. We look forward to your participation. MAKE NOISE, HAVE FUN AND BE SEEN BY THOUSANDS. PARADE REGULATIONS: ➢ No throwing out items, No alcoholic beverages. ➢ All large vehicles must have walkers (2 in front & 2 in back) for safety reasons. ➢ Parade registration begins at 6:30 AM at the Dodge City Civic Center. Parade begins at 9:30 AM ➢ You MUST register and pick up your number for the parade prior to the 9:30 AM parade start time. ➢ Please don’t stop for a mini-show during the parade route. (This slows down or backs up the parade) ➢ PLEASE be VERY COURTEOUS with water guns. No shooting parade watchers directly. ➢ Parade disbands at the Dodge City Roundup Arena – off Market Street exits. ➢ Winners & Awards will be announced Monday, July 30th by the Chamber of Commerce office.

ENTRY FORM 2018 DODGE CITY DAYS WESTERN PARADE – JULY 28, 2018

CATEGORY & ENTRY FEE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO DODGE CITY AMBUCS Youth $10.00 Adult Non-Profit $20.00 Horse Unit / Western Unit $25.00 Commercial per 3 Units $30.00 Political $35.00

Name of Company, Organization or Individual: Contact Name: ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________

Mailing Address _____________________________________ City _____________________ State _____ Zip ______

Phone ( ______ ) ____________________ Email Address _______________________________________________

DESCRIPTION OF PARADE ENTRY (Use additional paper if necessary) _________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

TO BE JUDGED AWARDS & PRIZE MONEY Entry Form must be received by July 20, 2018 Youth – Non-Profit – Horse / Western Units

TO PARTICIPATE FOR FUN Each Category: 1st Place $175.00 Entry form due any time before 9:00 a.m. 2nd Place $150.00 on Saturday, July 28th, 2018 3rd Place $125.00

Make Checks Payable to: Dodge City AMBUCS SEND TO: Dodge City AMBUCS Commercial: 1st Place Trophy

PO Box 1372 2nd Place Trophy Dodge City, KS 67801 3rd Place Trophy Phone 620-339-0194

Must Have Payment with Entry Form *NO SAVING PLACES DURING THE PARADE LINE UP*

CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE

PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL (REQUIRED)

ADDRESS

TEAM NAME

2018 Dodge City Days Little Smokies Kids-Q

Dodge City Area Chamber of CommercePO Box 939Dodge City, KS 67801

$30.00 per Category$25.00 per Category

Make checks payable and mail entry to: Dodge City Area Chamber of CommercePO Box 939, Dodge City, KS 67801

620.227.3119 | fax 620.227.2957 | [email protected]

Total Amount Enclosed

Friday, July 27, 2018TEAM MEMBER #1 AGE

TEAM MEMBER #2 AGE

TEAM MEMBER #3 AGE

ADULT SUPERVISOR RELATION TO TEAM

Pre-Registra�on Day of Registra�on

SIGNATURE OF ADULT SUPERVISORI have read and agree to abide by the rules

and regula�ons of the 2018 Dodge City Days Kids-Q Contest.

Ground Beef SteakPlease check the categories you would like to enter.


PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL (REQUIRED)

ADDRESS

TEAM NAME

2018 Dodge City Days Little Smokies Kids-Q


$30.00 per Category $25.00 per Category



Total Amount Enclosed

Friday, July 27, 2018

TEAM MEMBER #1 AGE

TEAM MEMBER #2 AGE

TEAM MEMBER #3 AGE

ADULT SUPERVISOR RELATION TO TEAM

Pre-Registra�on Day of Registra�on

SIGNATURE OF ADULT SUPERVISORI have read and agree to abide by the rules

and regula�ons of the 2018 Dodge City Days Kids-Q Contest.

Ground BeefSteakPlease check the categories you would like to enter.

SIGNATURE OF CHIEF COOK

Save a stamp...register online at www.dodgechamber.com/eventsI have read and agree to abide by the rules and regula�ons

of the 2018 Dodge City Days Cook-Off and KCBS.


PHONE NUMBER & EMAIL (REQUIRED)

OTHER TEAM MEMBERS

ADDRESS

CHIEF COOK

TEAM

2018 Centera Bank Backyard Barbeque Contest



620.227.3119 | fax 620.227.2957 | [email protected], July, 28th, 2018

28th AnnualChickenBeef Pork

Please check the categoriesyou would like to enter.

$30 per Categoryif registering for individual categories

$120.00 for all 4 Categories

$150.00 for all 4 Categories Day of registra�on

Total Amount EnclosedMisc. (Anything Goes)

Pre Registra�on

SIGNATURE OF CHIEF COOK

Save a stamp...register online at www.dodgechamber.com/eventsI have read and agree to abide by the rules and regula�ons

of the 2018 Dodge City Days Cook-Off and KCBS.


PHONE NUMBER & EMAIL (REQUIRED)

OTHER TEAM MEMBERS

ADDRESS

CHIEF COOK

TEAM

2018 Centera Bank Backyard Barbeque Contest




Saturday, July, 28th, 2018

28th Annual

ChickenBeef Pork

Please check the categoriesyou would like to enter.$30 per Category

if registering for individual categories

$120.00 for all 4 Categories

$150.00 for all 4 Categories Day of registra�on

Total Amount EnclosedMisc. (Anything Goes)

Pre Registra�on

Over $15,000.00 Awarded in Cash & Prizes!!!

If you have any ques�ons, need to make advance arrangements, or you have been accepted and for some reason cannot a�end, contact:Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce | PO Box 939 | Dodge City, KS 67801


OFFICE USE ONLY Date received ________ Amount paid ________ Check Number ________ Date Posted ________ Confirma�on Sent ________

Welcome to “The 2018 Na�onal Beef Smokin’ Saddles Barbeque Contest.”This is the 28th year for our contest and we are excited to once again have State Championship status.

The Dodge City Days Barbeque State Championship Cook-Off is part of Dodge City Days, the largest Western Heritage Celebra�on in Kansas. The fes�val, which runs July 26th through August 5th, 2018, is a ten day, city-wide fes�val that includes: parades,

concerts, an arts and cra�s show, dances, PRCA rodeo, carnival, kids events and much, much more! There’s fun for the whole family.

Friday, July 27th & Saturday, July 28th, 2018

KCBS and Rocky Mountain BBQ Associa�on Sanc�oned

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP COOK-OFF

28th Annual

Wright Park, Dodge City, KS

CATEGORIESThere are five categories to test your Barbeque

skills. Judging begins at 11:30 am on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Categories and

judging �mes are as follows:

12:00 pm Chicken12:30 pm Pork Ribs 1:00 pm Pork - Shoulder or Bu� 1:30 pm Beef Brisket2:00 pm Misc - Anything Goes

RULES

SET UPSet up for the Dodge City Days Barbeque State Championship Cook-Off begins Friday, July 27th, 2018, at 7am at Wright Park, Dodge City, KS.

ENTRY FEE$50 per category

$200 for 4 Categories + Misc Pre Registra�on

$225 for 4 Categories + Misc Day of Registra�on

$50 Electricity Upgrade (220 Power)

PRIZESGrand Champion Reserve Grand Champion3rd Place4th Place5th Place1st Place, each category 2nd Place, each category 3rd Place, each category4th Place, each category5th Place, each category 6th Place, each category 7th Place, each category 8th Place, each category 9th Place, each category 10th Place, each category

Grand Champion will also receive free entry into the 2018 Contest.

Little SmokiesKids-Q

A barbeque compe��on for kids!

Friday, July 27 from 3-6pm.

See Kids-Q flyerfor addi�onal details.

$2,000$1,000

$800$500$300$500$400$300$200$180$150$125$100

$70$50All KCBS Rules and Regula�ons will be followed. All meat must

be cooked with wood or charcoal on site. Limit of one entry per category. Miscellaneous category must be prepared on site. Miscellaneous category is not included in the overall judging for Grand Champion. By registering for this event, you agree to abide by the Rules and Regula�ons of the 2018 Dodge City Days Barbeque Cook-Off and KCBS and the Waiver of Liability. Only one vehicle per entry will be allowed within the park. Parking pass will be given upon check-in. .

Kansas Leadership Center

State Tour

is embarking on a

this summer and will stop in

Dodge City on June 26!

Tuesday, June 26, 2018Mixer: 5-5:30 pm | presentation 5:30-6:30 pm

Dodge City Brewing | 701 3rd Avenue, Dodge City, KSCash bar; pizza will be provided

RSVP to Marg Yaroslaski at [email protected] by June 25

KLC is working to transform the civic culture of Kansas so that it’s a culture that solves problems faster, more effectively and more efficiently. It does that by working with and through individuals and organizations across the state. That’s why KLC is taking the organization on the road, looking for people who want to be a part of creating a different kind of leadership culture in Kansas. Is that you or your organization?

Join us to learn more about KLC and how you can connect with us.

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