Community Newsletter Week of June 11-15, 2018 A publication of the City of Dodge City Public Information Office 1. The City of Dodge City held an all employee food drive competition during the months of April and May as a way to promote City pride. Each department competed against each other to see who could bring in the largest number of pantry items per employee in the department. Public Works won the competition with 15 items per employee. Overall over 1,200 food pantry items were collected. Public Information Specialist, Abbey Martin, along with help from Fee Insurance Agent, Mario Rayo, distributed the items on Friday, June 15, to Manna House, Salvation Army, Friendship Feast and The Kansas Soldiers Home in Fort Dodge. 2. The Long Branch Lagoon is the place to be this summer with this hot weather. The park has implemented a bag search policy so please keep that in mind as you are planning your next visit. In addition, no glass is allowed on the property so if you going to pay to bring in a cooler be sure to pack it with plastic. For more information visit www.lblagoon.com. 3. The races are going on tonight and tomorrow night at Dodge City Raceway Park! Be sure to come on out for the opening leg of the Second Annual Lubbock Wrecker Service DCRP vs. URSS 305 Sprint Car Nationals with the IMCA Stock Cars in action as well. Racing action goes green at 8:00 p.m. For more information visit www.dodgecityraceway.com. 4. The Streets Department completed the south bound traffic signal at 6th and Ross for the 6th Ave extension. Crews also repaired the pedestrian crossing signals on Ave G for Miller Elementary School. Street crews have also continued on repairing brick utility cuts throughout town. Crews also replaced 3 concrete panels at 3rd and Ash as well as replacing several concrete parking blocks in the parking lot south of Spruce and 3rd. Sign crews installed No Overnight Parking signs at the CVB as well as No Truck Parking at the Long Branch Lagoon. 5. Sanitation crews delivered polykarts for the area of Ave A to Ave D between Comanche and Wyatt Earp. Polykarts are to be set out at the curb at 7 A.M. Monday mornings. The first pickup day will be June 18th and alley bins will be removed from this area on the 25th of June. 6. Mariah Hills Golf Course had 70 kids enrolled in this year s Junior Golf Program. There were two age groups ranging from 5 8 years old and 9 and up.
7. The Contractor has finished placing the driving surface on the University Dr. portion of the project. Time is still required for cure, sealing, pavement markings and such before it can be open to traffic. Starting Monday, June 18th, the outside south bound lane will be closed to traffic at the intersection so the contractor can complete some storm drainage work and widen the return. 8. Water crews repaired 3 main breaks this week in various areas throughout town. The first happened Tuesday morning at 807 Hillcrest, the next break happened Thursday morning at 206 Trail, and the last break was Friday morning located at 801 Ave H. All breaks were repaired on the day they occurred with limited service interruption. 9. There has been a main break on Comanche between 5th and 6th Avenues. Service may be interrupted for a short period while repairs are being made. The entrance to Hoover Way from Comanche will be closed to traffic through the weekend. 10. Dodge City Regional Airport held its annual safety table top exercise on Friday. The exercise is designed to challenge and test emergency personnel as well as airport staff on safety procedures. The event takes place every June to stay in compliance with FAA safety standards. Emergency personnel from the City, County and State attended the event. 11. There were about 20 tourism professionals in the community this week as the Convention and Visitors Bureau hosted the Travel Industry of Kansas Board Meetings this week. The Executive Committee Meeting took place on Wednesday, with an evening reception at the Boot Hill Distillery, and Board of Directors Meeting was held on Thursday. City Commission Meeting City Hall Commission Chambers Monday, June 18, 2018 7:00 p.m. MEETING #5101
CALENDAR City: Mon., June 18-7:00 pm City Commission Meeting, Commission Chambers Mon., June 18-6:30 pm City Commission Work Session - Regarding Youth Complex 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: Fri., June 15-7:30 pm DCRP Sprint Car Nationals Sat., June 16-7:30 pm DCRP Sprint Car Nationals 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: Thurs., June 14-6:00 pm The Do s and Don ts of Cleaning Out Your Computer Sat., June 16-10:00 am Friends of the Library Book Sale 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: Thurs., June 21-12:00 pm Dodge City Area Alzheimer s and Related Dementia Caregiver s Support Group First United Methodist Church Fri., June 22-7:00 pm Dodge City Area Young Professionals Crawl for a Cause Fri., June 22-9:00 pm Main Street s Movies in the Park - Hercules @ Boot Hill Museum Main Street Dodge City Presents FRIDAY, JUNE 22 HERCULES FRIDAY, JULY 13 HOLES SUNDAY, JULY 29 TOMBSTONE FREE EVENT BRING FAMILY, FRIENDS, LAWN CHAIRS AND BLANKETS Hill Museum MOVIES BEGIN AT 9 P.M. Boot EISENHOWER PARK CONCESSIONS PROVIDED Eisenhower Park is located at First and Gunsmoke. This is a FREE family event. We hope to see you there!
Please publish or announce in your media: New Director at Dodge City Public Library For Immediate Release Release Date: June 15, 2018 Activity Date: Contact: Brandon Hines, Director Dodge City Public Library Dodge City KS 620-225-0248 brandonh@dcpl.info The Board of Trustees of Dodge City Public Library is pleased to announce the appointment of Diedre Lemon as the new director of the library. Diedre will begin as director on July 10, 2018. Diedre has held a variety of positions in public libraries throughout her career. Currently, she serves as the adult services librarian at the Manhattan Public Library. She also spent several years at the Great Bend Public Library including serving as the assistant director. Diedre holds a Master of Arts in English degree from Kansas State University as well as a Master of Library and Information Science degree from Emporia State University. I am thrilled to be the new director of the Dodge City Public Library and am excited to get to know the staff and the community, Diedre stated. I look forward to working with everyone to continue making the Dodge City Public Library a place where patrons' recreational, educational and informational needs are met. We are very pleased that Diedre has joined Dodge City Public Library, shared Dodge City Public Library Board of Trustees Chairman Jeff Forrest. Her past success working with staff and library patrons of all ages will be a huge asset as we continue to move forward to add and improve services for our community. A reception will be scheduled later to welcome and introduce Diedre to the community. # # #
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 For More Information: 620-225-8186 June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Farmers Market Downtown Dodge City; 7:00 AM 12:00 PM For More Information: 620-225-9501 Monthly Happenings June 1 Home of Stone 50th Anniversary Mueller-Schmidt House; 6:00 PM 9:00 PM For More Information: 620-227-6791 June 2 2018 Main Street Festival Downtown Dodge City; 9:00 AM 2:00 PM For More Information: 620-225-9501 June 2 Autos & Art For Alzheimer s Main Street Festival; 9:00 AM 2:00 PM For More Information: 620-225-9501 June 2 Kansas Teachers Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Dodge City High School; 12:00 PM 4:00 PM For More Information: 620-225-7311 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 For More Information: 620-371-7390 June 2 Annual Joe Bogner Alzheimer/ Dementia Awareness Day Central Station Bar & Grill; 10:00 PM 2:00 AM For More Information: 620-225-1176 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 For More Information: 620-225-8157 June 8 DCRP USMTS Modifieds Dodge City Raceway Park; 7:30 PM For More Information: 620-225-3277 June 9, 10 Wild West Showdown Baseball/ Softball Tournament Legends Park & Cavalier Field; All Day June 14, 15 Dodge City A s Baseball & Softball Camps Legends Park; 10:00 AM 1:00 PM For More Information: 620-225-0239 June 15 Dodge City A s vs. Derby Twins Cavalier Field; 7:30 PM June 15, 16 DCRP Sprint Car Nationals Dodge City Raceway Park; 7:30 PM For More Information: 620-225-3277 June 16 Cowpoke Camp Boot Hill Museum; 10:00 AM 3:30 PM For More Information: 620-227-8188 June 16 Dodge City A s vs. Derby Twins Cavalier Field; 7:30 PM June 16, 17 DC Super C Baseball/ Softball Tournament Legends Park & Cavalier Field; All Day June 17 Dodge City A s vs. Derby Twins Cavalier Field; 7:00 PM June 18, 19, 20 Dodge City A s Baseball & Softball Camps Legends Park; 10:00 AM 1:00 PM For More Information; 620-225-0239 June 20 Dodge City A s vs. Hays Larks Cavalier Field; 7:30 PM June 21 24 West Side Story Depot Theater Company; 5:30 PM 9:00 PM For More Information: 620-225-1001 June 22 Dodge City A s vs. Oklahoma City Indians Cavalier Field; 7:30 PM June 22 Movies In The Park: Hercules Eisenhower Park; 9:00 PM For More Information: 620-225-9501 June 23, 24 Tent City Baseball Tournament Legends Park & Cavalier Field; All Day June 23 Dodge City A s vs. Oklahoma City Indians Cavalier Field; 7:30 PM June 24 Dodge City A s vs. Oklahoma City Indians Cavalier Field; 7:00 PM June 26 Dodge City A s vs. Hays Larks Cavalier Field; 7:30 PM June 26, 27, 28 Dodge City A s Baseball & Softball Camps Legends Park; 10:00 AM 1:00 PM For More Information; 620-225-0239 June 27 Business Appreciation Luncheon Hoover Pavilion; 11:00 AM For More Information: 620-225-8186 June 27 Dodge City A s vs. Liberal Bee Jays Cavalier Field; 7:30 PM June 28 July 1 West Side Story Depot Theater Company; 5:30 PM 9:00 PM For More Information: 620-225-1001 June 29 July 1 Tent City Softball Tournament Legends Park & Cavalier Field; All Day 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: 620-371-6309 June 30 DCRP Weekly Racing Series Dodge City Raceway Park; 7:30 PM For More Information: 620-225-3277 Calendar of Events provided by Dodge City Convention & Visitors Bureau www.visitdodgecity.org
28th Annual Saturday, July, 28th, 2018 Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 939 Dodge City, KS 67801 2018 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 $120.00 for all 4 Categories Pre Registra on $150.00 for all 4 Categories Day of registra on Total Amount Enclosed PHONE NUMBER & EMAIL (REQUIRED) OTHER TEAM MEMBERS Make checks payable and mail entry to: Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 939, Dodge City, KS 67801 620.227.3119 fax 620.227.2957 dcdays@dodgechamber.com Save a stamp...register online at www.dodgechamber.com/events 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
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 ( ) 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: 1 st Place $175.00 Entry form due any time before 9:00 a.m. 2 nd Place $150.00 on Saturday, July 28th, 2018 3 rd Place $125.00 Make Checks Payable to: Dodge City AMBUCS SEND TO: Dodge City AMBUCS Commercial: 1 st Place Trophy PO Box 1372 2 nd Place Trophy Dodge City, KS 67801 3 rd Place Trophy Phone 620-339-0194 Must Have Payment with Entry Form *NO SAVING PLACES DURING THE PARADE LINE UP*
Friday, July 27, 2018 Dodge City Area Chamber of Commerce PO Box 939 Dodge City, KS 67801 2018 Dodge City Days Little Smokies Kids-Q TEAM NAME ADULT SUPERVISOR RELATION TO TEAM ADDRESS CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE PHONE NUMBER AND EMAIL (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 67801 620.227.3119 fax 620.227.2957 dcdays@dodgechamber.com
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 $15,000.00 Awarded in Cash & Prizes!!! CATEGORIES There 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 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 67801 620.227.3119 fax 620.227.2957 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
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