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1 Community Newsletter Week 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 He will be greatly missed 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, 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 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.

2 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 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 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 st 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.

3 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) or krissy@dodgedev.org.

4 City: CALENDAR 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 Series Sat., July 14-7:30 pm Weekly Racing Series Fri., 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 Concert Sat., Sept. 29-7:30 pm America Tues., Oct. 2-7:00 pm Casting Crowns Community: Fri., June 22-7:00 pm Dodge City Area Young Professionals Crawl for a Cause CANCELED Fri., June 22-9:00 pm Main Street s Movies in the Park - Hercules RESCHEDULED

5 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: May 28 Sept 3 Historic Trolley Tours Dodge City Visitor s Center; All Day For More Information: June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Farmers Market Downtown Dodge City; 7:00 AM 12:00 PM For More Information: Monthly Happenings June 1 Home of Stone 50th Anniversary Mueller-Schmidt House; 6:00 PM 9:00 PM For More Information: June Main Street Festival Downtown Dodge City; 9:00 AM 2:00 PM For More Information: June 2 Autos & Art For Alzheimer s Main Street Festival; 9:00 AM 2:00 PM For More Information: June 2 Kansas Teachers Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Dodge City High School; 12:00 PM 4:00 PM For More Information: June 2, 3 Swing For The Ring Baseball/ Softball Tournament Legends Park & Cavalier Field; All Day For More Information: June 2, 3 Southern Plains Regional Wrestling United Wireless Arena; 8:00 AM 5:00 PM For More Information: June 2 Annual Joe Bogner Alzheimer/ Dementia Awareness Day Central Station Bar & Grill; 10:00 PM 2:00 AM For More Information: June 6 Dodge City A s vs. Great Bend Bad Cats Cavalier Field; 7:30 PM For More Information: June 7 Dodge City A s Baseball/ Softball Camps Legends Park; 10:00 AM 1:00 PM For More Information; June 8 YMCA Scholarship Golf Scramble Mariah Hills Golf Course; 10:00 AM 3:00 PM For More Information: June 8 DCRP USMTS Modifieds Dodge City Raceway Park; 7:30 PM For More Information: June 9, 10 Wild West Showdown Baseball/ Softball Tournament Legends Park & Cavalier Field; All Day For More Information: June 14, 15 Dodge City A s Baseball & Softball Camps Legends Park; 10:00 AM 1:00 PM For More Information: June 15 Dodge City A s vs. Derby Twins Cavalier Field; 7:30 PM For More Information: June 15, 16 DCRP Sprint Car Nationals Dodge City Raceway Park; 7:30 PM For More Information: June 16 Cowpoke Camp Boot Hill Museum; 10:00 AM 3:30 PM For More Information: June 16 Dodge City A s vs. Derby Twins Cavalier Field; 7:30 PM For More Information: June 16, 17 DC Super C Baseball/ Softball Tournament Legends Park & Cavalier Field; All Day For More Information: June 17 Dodge City A s vs. Derby Twins Cavalier Field; 7:00 PM For More Information: June 18, 19, 20 Dodge City A s Baseball & Softball Camps Legends Park; 10:00 AM 1:00 PM For More Information; June 20 Dodge City A s vs. Hays Larks Cavalier Field; 7:30 PM For More Information: June West Side Story Depot Theater Company; 5:30 PM 9:00 PM For More Information: June 22 Dodge City A s vs. Oklahoma City Indians Cavalier Field; 7:30 PM For More Information: June 22 Movies In The Park: Hercules Eisenhower Park; 9:00 PM For More Information: June 23, 24 Tent City Baseball Tournament Legends Park & Cavalier Field; All Day For More Information: June 23 Dodge City A s vs. Oklahoma City Indians Cavalier Field; 7:30 PM For More Information: June 24 Dodge City A s vs. Oklahoma City Indians Cavalier Field; 7:00 PM For More Information: June 26 Dodge City A s vs. Hays Larks Cavalier Field; 7:30 PM For More Information: June 26, 27, 28 Dodge City A s Baseball & Softball Camps Legends Park; 10:00 AM 1:00 PM For More Information; June 27 Business Appreciation Luncheon Hoover Pavilion; 11:00 AM For More Information: June 27 Dodge City A s vs. Liberal Bee Jays Cavalier Field; 7:30 PM For More Information: June 28 July 1 West Side Story Depot Theater Company; 5:30 PM 9:00 PM For More Information: June 29 July 1 Tent City Softball Tournament Legends Park & Cavalier Field; All Day For More Information: 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 For More Information: June 30 DCRP Weekly Racing Series Dodge City Raceway Park; 7:30 PM For More Information: Calendar of Events provided by Dodge City Convention & Visitors Bureau

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8 I WANT TO FUND A PARK BENCH The 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 Donor Signature I WANT TO MAKE A MONETARY DONATION Enclosed is my gift to improve Eisenhower Park: $500 $250 $100 $50 $25 $ ABOUT MAIN STREET DODGE CITY Main 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. Main Street Dodge City EISENHOWER PARK PROJECT Name Address City State Zip Phone Donor Signature Please return this form to fund a bench or complete your monetary donation with your check payable to: Main Street Dodge City P.O. Box 818 Dodge City, KS QUESTIONS? CONTACT US Krissy Lampe Main Street Coordinator krissy@dodgedev.org (c) EST S R E L I V E T H E S T O R Y S

9 Main Street Dodge City Has a new website! visit

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12 58 th 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 30 th by the Chamber of Commerce office. CATEGORY & ENTRY FEE ENTRY FORM 2018 DODGE CITY DAYS WESTERN PARADE JULY 28, 2018 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 ( ) 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: 1 st Place $ Entry form due any time before 9:00 a.m. 2 nd Place $ on Saturday, July 28th, rd Place $ Make Checks Payable to: Dodge City AMBUCS SEND TO: Dodge City AMBUCS Commercial: 1 st Place Trophy PO Box nd Place Trophy Dodge City, KS rd Place Trophy Phone Must Have Payment with Entry Form *NO SAVING PLACES DURING THE PARADE LINE UP*

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15 Friday, July 27, 2018 Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 939 Dodge City, KS Dodge City Days Little Smokies Kids-Q TEAM NAME ADULT SUPERVISOR RELATION TO TEAM ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE PHONE NUMBER AND (REQUIRED) TEAM MEMBER #1 AGE TEAM MEMBER #2 AGE TEAM MEMBER #3 AGE SIGNATURE OF ADULT SUPERVISOR Pre-Registra on I have read and agree to abide by the rules and regula ons of the 2018 Dodge City Days Kids-Q Contest. Please check the categories you would like to enter. Ground Beef Steak $25.00 per Category $30.00 per Category Day of Registra on Total Amount Enclosed Make checks payable and mail entry to: Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 939, Dodge City, KS fax dcdays@dodgechamber.com

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17 28th Annual Saturday, July, 28th, 2018 Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 939 Dodge City, KS Centera Bank Backyard Barbeque Contest TEAM CHIEF COOK ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Please check the categories you would like to enter. Chicken Beef Pork Misc. (Anything Goes) $30 per Category if registering for individual categories $ for all 4 Categories Pre Registra on $ for all 4 Categories Day of registra on Total Amount Enclosed PHONE NUMBER & (REQUIRED) OTHER TEAM MEMBERS Make checks payable and mail entry to: Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 939, Dodge City, KS fax dcdays@dodgechamber.com Save a stamp...register online at I have read and agree to abide by the rules and regula ons of the 2018 Dodge City Days Cook-Off and KCBS. SIGNATURE OF CHIEF COOK

18 28th Annual KCBS and Rocky Mountain BBQ Associa on Sanc oned STATE CHAMPIONSHIP COOK-OFF Friday, July 27th & Saturday, July 28th, 2018 Wright Park, Dodge City, KS 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. Over $15, Awarded in Cash & Prizes!!! CATEGORIES There are five categories to test your Barbeque skills. Judging begins at 11:30 am on Saturday, July 28, Categories and judging mes are as follows: 12:00 pm Chicken 12:30 pm Pork Ribs 1:00 pm Pork - Shoulder or Bu 1:30 pm Beef Brisket 2:00 pm Misc - Anything Goes RULES All 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.. 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) SET UP Set up for the Dodge City Days Barbeque State Championship Cook-Off begins Friday, July 27th, 2018, at 7am at Wright Park, Dodge City, KS. Little Smokies Kids-Q A barbeque compe on for kids! Friday, July 27 from 3-6pm. See Kids-Q flyer for addi onal details. 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 fax dcdays@dodgechamber.com Grand Champion PRIZES Reserve Grand Champion 3rd Place 4th Place 5th Place 1st Place, each category 2nd Place, each category 3rd Place, each category 4th Place, each category 5th Place, each category 6th Place, each category 7th Place, each category 8th Place, each category 9th Place, each category 10th Place, each category $2,000 $1,000 $800 $500 $300 $500 $400 $300 $200 $180 $150 $125 $100 $70 $50 Grand Champion will also receive free entry into the 2018 Contest. OFFICE USE ONLY Date received Amount paid Check Number Date Posted Confirma on Sent

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36 Kansas Leadership Center is embarking on a State Tour Dodge City on June 26! this summer and will stop in 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. Tuesday, June 26, 2018 Mixer: 5-5:30 pm presentation 5:30-6:30 pm Dodge City Brewing 701 3rd Avenue, Dodge City, KS Cash bar; pizza will be provided RSVP to Marg Yaroslaski at MYaroslaski@dc3.edu by June 25

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