Community Newsletter

Size: px

Start display at page:

Download "Community Newsletter"

Vincent Burke
5 years ago
Views:

We encourage all citizens to exercise your right to vote! There are three days of advance voting opportunities left before Election Day. Visit the Ford County Government Center today until 4 p.m. to cast your vote.

m. to 7 p.m. If you are in line by 7 p.m., on Tuesday, you will still be able to cast your vote. Don t forget to schedule a door-to-door ride to the Expo Center and back home, if needed.

Community Recycling Environmental Waste (CREW)/Keep Dodge City Beautiful (KDCB) has organized an America Recycles Day event that will take place on Saturday, November 3, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in

4 Community Newsletter Week of October 29 - November 2, 2018 A publication of the City of Dodge City Public Information Office 1. The City of Dodge City is committed to advocating for our citizen s right to vote and will continue to offer Ford County citizens assistance in all possible areas during election season. We encourage all citizens to exercise your right to vote! There are three days of advance voting opportunities left before Election Day. Visit the Ford County Government Center today until 4 p.m. to cast your vote. The Government Center is also open tomorrow, Saturday, November 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for advance voting and again on Monday, November 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Election Day, Tuesday, November 6, polls will be open at the Western State Bank Expo Center from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. If you are in line by 7 p.m., on Tuesday, you will still be able to cast your vote. Don t forget to schedule a door-to-door ride to the Expo Center and back home, if needed. To schedule your ride today, call the Dodge City Public Transportation office at Community Recycling Environmental Waste (CREW)/Keep Dodge City Beautiful (KDCB) has organized an America Recycles Day event that will take place on Saturday, November 3, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm in the Fire Training Center (old municipal swimming pool) parking lot located at 2101 N 1st Avenue. View the attached flyer for what will be accepted. 3. Last weekend, the City of Dodge City hosted the Mexican Consulate Mobile Services at City Hall to provide documentation services to residents of Dodge City and Southwest Kansas. During their operation, they served over 250 Mexican Nationals to whom they issued Mexican Passports and Mexican ID cards. These documents are available to Mexican Nationals living abroad and serve as an identification document. The Mexican Consulate is expected to bring mobile services back to Dodge City in The Cultural Relations Advisory Board will host a Social Hour on Friday, November 9 at 10:30 am at the Dodge City Public Library. This is an opportunity to learn more about what the board does and meet the board members. For more information, please contact Melissa McCoy at (620)

5. Richard Falcon, a part-time bus driver for the Dodge City Public Transportation and part-time Amtrak attendant for the Santa Fe Depot, was recently inducted into the 2019 United States Slowpitch

In 1980, Jim left town to attend school in Dallas Texas to be an air traffic controller.

He continued to umpire and maintained his position as Director for USSSA here in Southwest Kansas. until 1985 when he retired from the Softball Association. 6.

5 5. Richard Falcon, a part-time bus driver for the Dodge City Public Transportation and part-time Amtrak attendant for the Santa Fe Depot, was recently inducted into the 2019 United States Slowpitch Softball Association Midwest Hall of Fame. Richard started umpiring in 1979 and joined Jim Hosty which at that time was a police officer. In 1980, Jim left town to attend school in Dallas Texas to be an air traffic controller. At this time Richard took over for USSSA and became the Southwest Softball Association Director and Umpire in Chief. In 1981, Richard received an award for Director of the Year. He continued to umpire and maintained his position as Director for USSSA here in Southwest Kansas. until 1985 when he retired from the Softball Association. 6. The Eisenhower Park Project has made great progress in the last few weeks. We are excited to say that the project is almost wrapped up. With that being said, Main Street Dodge City will be hosting a ribbon cutting in Eisenhower Park on Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 5:30. We invite you to join us in this celebration. Directly following the ceremony, you will have the chance to take a tour of downtown and learn about upcoming projects. For more information, please contact the Main Street office at (620) or krissy@dodgedev.org 7. On Saturday, October 27th more than a thousand kids came to the downtown area to trick-ortreat at the 30 participating businesses and organizations. It is the eighth year for Main Street to host this event! Children who visited all participating businesses were entered into a drawing to win one of the three bicycles donated by United Way of Dodge City. We were very pleased to see a large number of children and families that came downtown and visited all the businesses. There are so many great businesses downtown, and this event provides an excellent opportunity to showcase everything they have to offer. In addition, Main Street Dodge City also hosted a Downtown Scarecrow Contest where downtown businesses were encouraged to create a scarecrow display outside of their businesses. The displays were judged during the Trick-or-Treat event by a group of Main Street Volunteers, as well as giving all the children a chance to vote for their favorite. After all the votes were tallied, Dodge City Police Dept. won the overall Winning Witch Award, as well as the Children s Choice Award. Main Street would like to thank all the businesses that participated in the event, as well as all the children and their parents who came downtown. Special thanks to the following event sponsors: Cargill Meat Solutions, Dodge City Area Women s Chamber of Commerce, Dodge City Convention & Visitors Bureau, United Way of Dodge City, Victory Electric Cooperative, Wendy s, Western Beverage, Black Hills Energy, and the Gathering.

8. The Ground Breaking for the construction of a new exhibits building at Boot Hill Museum was held Thursday evening.

Bonds program that is making the project possible.

hall. The Front Street Buildings will remain as they are and the new building will add to the experience of walking down the boardwalk, looking at treasures from the past, and reading about the old

The new exhibits building will sit just beside the current entrance of the Great Western Hotel building and will run east to approximately where the museum service gate is now. 9.

City staff attended the meeting that featured a program update, grant presentation, and featured speaker Scott Abel, extraordinaire. 10. The Annual Pitbull Walk was this past Saturday.

The purpose of the Pitbull Walk is to make people aware that the dogs make good pets. To learn more about the requirements to own a Pitbull in city limits, please visit https://www.dodgecity.

6 8. The Ground Breaking for the construction of a new exhibits building at Boot Hill Museum was held Thursday evening. Mayor Kent Smoll shared remarks with the attendees on the project and thanked the various partners in the project and recognized the State of Kansas and the Department of Commerce for their STAR Bonds program that is making the project possible. Through STAR Bonds, Boot Hill Museum can construct a 12,000-square-foot building that will house 9 new exhibits, a lobby, a gift shop, a covered back patio, and a 3,000-square-foot temporary exhibit hall. The Front Street Buildings will remain as they are and the new building will add to the experience of walking down the boardwalk, looking at treasures from the past, and reading about the old Dodge City stories. Daily gunfights, shows, and dinners will continue as they have for over 60 years, during the summer season. The new exhibits building will sit just beside the current entrance of the Great Western Hotel building and will run east to approximately where the museum service gate is now. 9. The Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas hosted their annual meeting Thursday evening at the Santa Fe Depot. City staff attended the meeting that featured a program update, grant presentation, and featured speaker Scott Abel, extraordinaire. 10. The Annual Pitbull Walk was this past Saturday. Although there were fewer dogs this year there was a great turnout of supporters who participated in the walk. Information was also passed out to people along the route. The purpose of the Pitbull Walk is to make people aware that the dogs make good pets. To learn more about the requirements to own a Pitbull in city limits, please visit Firefighters Summer Rhodes and Jacob Hardiman both attended the 11the Annual Kansas Rescue Conference in October at the Kansas Training Center/Crisis City. Summer worked on her K-9 search and rescue skills while Jacob was in the Structural Collapse Technician Skills training class. Both are a part of Task Force 6 State Urban Search and Rescue Team in which the Dodge City Fire Department is a participating agency. There are 9 members of the Dodge City Fire Department that are specially trained and certified in areas of search and rescue in order to be prepared to deploy in the event of a disaster anywhere in the state along with members of the Garden City Fire Department. Both the DCFD and GCFD make up Task Force 6 in the Southwest Region of our state.

12. Midwest Laser Leveling of Topeka, KS completed work on the rehabilitation of the Thurow Softball infields earlier this week.

5-7:00 pm City Commission Meeting, City Hall Commission Chambers Mon., Nov. 12 CLOSED - for the Veterans Day Holiday Mon., Nov. 19-7:00 pm City Commission Meeting, City Hall Commission Chambers Thurs.

22 & 23 CLOSED - for the Thanksgiving Holiday United Wireless Arena: Winter Ice Skating - See attached schedule for November Thurs.

7 12. Midwest Laser Leveling of Topeka, KS completed work on the rehabilitation of the Thurow Softball infields earlier this week. The project was made possible by utilizing 2018 sales tax funds. CALENDAR City: Mon., Nov. 5-7:00 pm City Commission Meeting, City Hall Commission Chambers Mon., Nov. 12 CLOSED - for the Veterans Day Holiday Mon., Nov. 19-7:00 pm City Commission Meeting, City Hall Commission Chambers Thurs., Nov. 22 & 23 CLOSED - for the Thanksgiving Holiday United Wireless Arena: Winter Ice Skating - See attached schedule for November Thurs., Nov. 29-7:30 pm Oak Ridge Boys - Shine the Light on Christmas Dodge City Community College: See attached flyers Community Events: For more events, applications, trainings and more continue scrolling to view flyers. We will be closed November 12th, in observance of Veterans day. Va estar cerrado, lunes Noviembre 12 por el Dia de Veteranos.

Monthly Happenings September 21 November 13 The Chisholm Trail Exhibit Boot Hill Museum; Traveling Exhibit Mon Sat 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Sun 1:00 PM 5:00 PM For More Information: 620-227-8188 November 1

Auction DC3 Student Activities Center; 5:30 PM For More Information: 620-225-1321 November 2, 3 Spooky Shed #2 Haunted House 1115 Walnut Ford, KS 67842; 8:00 PM 11:00 PM For More Information:

9 Monthly Happenings September 21 November 13 The Chisholm Trail Exhibit Boot Hill Museum; Traveling Exhibit Mon Sat 9:00 AM 5:00 PM Sun 1:00 PM 5:00 PM For More Information: November 1 Dodge City Regional Economic Outlook Conference Boot Hill Casino & Resort Conference Center; 11:00 AM 2:00 PM For More Information: November 2 DC3 Alumni Association Gala Dinner & Auction DC3 Student Activities Center; 5:30 PM For More Information: November 2, 3 Spooky Shed #2 Haunted House 1115 Walnut Ford, KS 67842; 8:00 PM 11:00 PM For More Information: November 3 America Recycles Day (November 15th) Civic Center; 10:00 AM 2:00 PM For More Information: November 3 Z Ropings Team Roping Event Western State Bank Expo Center; 10:30 AM 5:00 PM For More Information: November 3, 4 G&S Gun Show Western State Bank Expo Center; 9:00 AM 5:00 PM For More Information: November 4 Christian Motorcyclist Association I Don t Care Sports Bar & Grill; 2:00 PM 3:00 PM For More Information: November 5 Dc3 Coaches Show Guymon Petro; 6:30 PM 7:30 PM For More Information: Nov. 10, 2018 Jan. 31, 2019 Pheasant Hunting Contest Rooster Roundup & Bounty Bird Ford County; All Day For More Information: Nov. 10, 2018 Jan. 31, 2019 Pheasant Hunting Contest Longest Tail Feather Jetmore, Dodge City, Hanston; All Day For More Information: November 10 Pheasant Hunters Breakfast Deal Howard Gotschall VFW Post th St; 5:30 AM 7:30 AM For More Information: November Wild West Bowl Memorial Stadium 1000 N 2nd Ave; 1:00 PM For More Information: November 10, 11 Young Guns Timed Event Extravaganza Western State Bank Expo Center; 10:30 AM For More Information: November 12 Hope & Insanity: The Last Day of World War I Dodge City Public Library; 7:00 PM 8:00 PM For More Information: November 17 Kansas Cowboy Hall of Fame United Wireless Arena; 6:00 PM For More Information: November 17, 18 Holiday Tables Historic Santa Fe Depot; Sat 10:00 AM 4:00 PM Sun 1:00 PM 4:00 PM For More Information: November 17, 18 Boot Hill Model Train Show Western State Bank Expo Center; Sat: 10:00 AM 6:00 PM Sun: 11:00 AM 4:00 PM For More Information: November 26 Parade of Lights & Chili Feed Eisenhower Park; 5:00 PM For More Information: November 29 Shine the Light on Christmas: The Oak Ridge Boys United Wireless Arena; 7:30 PM For More Information:

Light Up Wright Park Business, clubs and individuals are invited to Light Up Wright

Complete the registration form at the bottom of this flyer and return by e-mail to

Box 880, Dodge City, KS 67801 Tree Decorating Guidelines: * Tress can be decorated

26th in time for the annual Parade of Lights. Decorations must be removed by Jan. 7th.

Garland is permitted but needs to be secured to the tree.

trees. *Also, please check your tree periodically.

and don t place anything on or around your tree you are not afraid to lose.

tree. * City staff will designate trees for decoration.

your tree. To add festivity, a community tree decorating day is scheduled for Sat., Nov.

13 Light Up Wright Park Business, clubs and individuals are invited to Light Up Wright Park for the holiday by decorating a tree. Complete the registration form at the bottom of this flyer and return by to caitlyns@dodgecity.org or mail to Caitlyn Alvarado, P.O. Box 880, Dodge City, KS Tree Decorating Guidelines: * Tress can be decorated beginning Sat., Nov. 11th and must be completed no later than Nov. 26th in time for the annual Parade of Lights. Decorations must be removed by Jan. 7th. * No String, tinsel or glass ornaments on the tree. Garland is permitted but needs to be secured to the tree. You must provide your own zip ties.- No other wire or sting should be used. * Please provide your own lights. Power to the tree will be provided and city staff will turn on/off electricity to the trees. *Also, please check your tree periodically. The city is not liable for vandalism, accidents, weather, etc. and don t place anything on or around your tree you are not afraid to lose. * Exhibitors will have a sign with the organization or individual name placed by their tree. * City staff will designate trees for decoration. Contact the Forestry Division at between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm to locate your tree. To add festivity, a community tree decorating day is scheduled for Sat., Nov. 17th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm with decorating assistance and refreshments provided. A $100 prize will be awarded to the best decorated tree, sponsored by the Conventions and Visitors Bureau and judged by the Shade Tree Commission. *All forms must be turned in no later than Nov. 7th* Business/Organization/Individual: Contact Name: Address: Address: Sponsored by the Dodge City Shade Tree commission and Dodge City Parks & Facilities

15 Wednesday, November 6pm PUSH PIN PUMPKINS TEEN PROGRAM Join us for a new spin on pumpkin decorating! It will look great with any centerpiece!

17 FALL CLEAN UP-DAY FOR SENIORS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2018 DCCC Baseball Team and Ford County RSVP Once again the DCCC baseball team is available to help community senior citizens. That s right - free labor! They are willing to assist those who need a little help or do the project themselves. Projects we have in mind are things like winterize your home, put on storm windows or window coverings, caulking, draining outside faucets, storing summer equipment; trimming trees/bushes, fall yard work, clean gutters; small repairs on doors, gates and the like; even simple things like replacing light bulbs or batteries in fire alarms. Currently we are only offering labor. Call Ford County RSVP office at and get your name and project on the list. As many projects as possible will be completed on November 11, 2018 unless there is extreme inclement weather. This is an annual event for the Dodge City Community College Baseball Team and Coaches and Ford County RSVP.

ENTRY FEE: $10 MINIMUM, FREEWILL DONATION FOR ANYTHING ADDITIONAL. THIS IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND FOR ANYONE 16 AND OLDER.

19 DEADLIFTS FOR REYNA ANY GRIP STYLE NO STRAPS NO SUMO DECEMBER 1, 2018 AT CROSSFIT RUK 9AM DEADLIFT COMP FOR THE DIAZ FAMILY, WHO S DAUGHTER REYNA HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH SMA1. THIS COMP WILL CONSIST OF 3 LIFTS WITH THE WINNER HAVING THE HEAVIEST LIFT. ENTRY FEE: $10 MINIMUM, FREEWILL DONATION FOR ANYTHING ADDITIONAL. THIS IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND FOR ANYONE 16 AND OLDER. PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN TO 1ST PLACE IN EACH DIVISION. TO GET REGISTERED OR FOR MORE INFO: CALL COACH.GAMBLIN@CROSSFITRUK.COM CAN FIND THIS EVENT ON FB

Community Newsletter

Community Newsletter Week of March 12-16, 2018 A publication of the City of Dodge City Public Information Office 1. Cavalier Field recently received a new scoreboard measuring 36 wide. The new scoreboard