BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chairman – Raul De La Torre Jr., ServiceMaster Rapid Response Vice Chairman – Jason Putnam, Shelter Insurance Alicia Edwards, Arrowhead West Mario Rayo, Fee Insurance Group Shane Laws, Victory Electric Cooperative Gerald Miller, Black Hills Energy Michael Burns, Mi Landmark National Bank Chris Ragland, United Wireless Arena Clinton Conant, Red Beard Coffee Randy Riekenberg, United Wireless Communications Greg Ruehle, ServiTech Sergio Garcia, National Beef Dr. R.C. Trotter, Family Practice Associates of Western Kansas Jamin Phipps, Cargill Diana Turner, Village Square Mall EX OFFICIO MEMBERS John Bogner, Western Beverage Dr. Fred Dierksen, Unified School District #443 J.D. Gilbert, Ford County Joann Knight, Dodge City/Ford County Development Corporation Dr. Harold Nolte, Dodge City Community College Megan Welsh, Dodge City Convention and Visitors Bureau Nick Hernandez, City of Dodge City
CHAMBER STAFF Anna Bjerken, President abjerken@dodgechamber.com abje Joni Wittman, Events Director jwittman@dodgechamber.com Alicia Pollock, Office Manager apollock@dodgechamber.com Jalen Gifford, Communications Specialist jgifford@dodgechamber.com
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Big Brothers Big Sisters 50/50 Raffle Starting August 24th, Big Brothers Big Sisters at Ford County will begin selling raffle tickets for our 50/50 fundraiser. Cost will be $20 per ticket. 50% of the monies raised will be awarded to a winner drawn from a hat on September 18th at 5pm in the BBBS office. Winner does not need to be present. The other 50% of the monies raised will go directly to the BBBS office at Ford County for the purpose of serving at-risk youth. If you would like to purchase a ticket please contact Ryan Ausmus at 620-253-7567 or rausmus@kansasbigs.org.
The Dodge City Walk to End Alz date is moving! We will be holding our walk on Saturday October 31st. Mainstage webex opening ceremony will start at 8AM, Walk starts at 9AM, and drive and view promise garden will be available from 9:30 - 1:30 Check out our website for more information act.alz.org/dodgecity2020
Frut@ Delights adds Coffee and Crepes to their Menu Starting September, Frut@ Delights will be adding sweet and salty crepes to the menu We will also be adding coffee and frappes to go with these delicious nutella and fruit crepes!
American Family Insurance, Chris Boys Agency was named the July District and State Agency of the Month. This is the third time in 2020 that our Agency has been the top Agency in the district and the second time for the year to be named the top agency in the state! These both are great achievements and a testament to the cohesiveness of our team and the dedication to our customers! The Chris Boys Agency has an office here in Dodge, located at 2405 Central, in Cimarron at 107 S Main St, and Great Bend at 1025 Main St. Our phone number is 6202250800. Congrats to Chris, Dalila, Brittany, Tiffany, Louis, Crystal, Jaclyn and B.J.!ink and toner cartridges, hospital equipment, metal, batteries, and Con more. For more information or questions, contact Rebecca Ford at 620-792-1393 or by email at rford@CatholicCharitiesSWKS.org.
PRMC Clinic Services, a division of Pratt Regional Medical Center welcomes two new providers to our Dodge City clinic office. Dr. Robert Harris, is a board certified and fellowship trained General Surgeon with 20 years of experience. He will begin seeing patients in Dodge City on September 2nd. Robert B. Harris, MD, FACS performs General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery and surgery of the Hand & Upper Extremity. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Harris, contact the Surgicenter in Pratt 620-672-6454. Also joining the staff at PRMC Clinic Services in Dodge City is a new family medicine provider, Vicki Bortzer, DNP. A DNP is a doctoral degree focused on the clinical practice of nursing. The degree represents the highest academic preparation for nursing practice. Working alongside Jacque Kemmerer, DNP, Vicki will be providing care to diagnose and manage acute and chronic primary health problems across the lifespan. She will begin accepting patients very soon, Monday through Friday at the clinic located at 1206 Frontview in Dodge City
Four local artists among Art is Ageless® masterpiece level winners! DODGE CITY, Kan. — Four winning artists in Manor of the Plainsʼ annual Art is Ageless® juried competition will be featured in the 2021 Art is Ageless calendar produced by PMMA (Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America). More than 160 entries were received for this yearʼs masterpiece competition. “Flower Dance,” a quilting entry by Kae Bryant, “Storyteller,” a painting by Mary Anne Hendrix, “Kansas Sunset,” a painting by Linda Kobs, and “Cox Comb,” a quilting entry by Lilli Peters, will appear in the calendar when it is released this fall. “Mowgli the Mutt,” a drawing by Joanne Clarke, will be featured on the pull-out postcards in the 2021 calendar. In addition, “Afternoon Tea,” a painting by Sarah Schaeffer, and “Summer Sun Flowers,” a sculpture/3-D entry by Joan Vogel, will be featured on Art is Ageless greeting cards. Works by local winners are automatically entered into a masterpiece level competition with winning art from 15 other PMMA communities. The winners are featured in the Art is Ageless calendar with pull-out postcards and greeting cards. “We are so grateful for those who participated in this yearʼs Art is Ageless competition, as well as those who will continue to share their hard work for years to come. We are truly honored to spotlight the artwork of seniors throughout our community for 40 years and counting.” said Brittany Gladbach, marketing director, Manor of the Plains. Art is Ageless, open exclusively to people age 65 and older, is a copyrighted program of PMMA. For the competition, works must have been completed in the past five years. PMMAʼs Art is Ageless program encourages Manor of the Plains residents and other area seniors to express their creativity through its annual competition, as well as art classes, musical and dramatic events, educational opportunities and current events discussions throughout the year. Started in 1980, Art is Ageless is an extension of PMMAʼs wellness programs, which focus on mental, physical, social and spiritual health. Residents and friends of PMMAʼs Art is Ageless program are proving that art, in any form, is an ageless ambition. For more information about Manor of the Plains, contact Brittany Gladbach, marketing director, at 620-225-1928 or bgladbach@pmma.org. For more on Art is Ageless, visit ArtIsAgeless.org.
The next Catholic Charities Adoption Orientation Workshop was scheduled for Friday, September 11th. In order to promote the health and well-being of our staff and clients, we are conducting adoption orientations for interested couples in a one-on-one format. Thus, if you, or someone you know, would like to know more about the infant adoption process, please call Lori Titsworth at 620-792-1393, or by email at ltitsworth@CatholicCharitiesSWKS.org.
Central Care Cancer Center At Central Care Cancer Center we are committed to serving our patients by keeping expert cancer care close to home. We are proud to offer the only radiation oncology team throughout Western Kansas by providing the best radiation treatment available with the TrueBeam STx. We offer complete care under one roof with chemotherapy and radiation therapy, hematology, genetic testing, clinical trials, financial counseling and more. To learn more about Central Care Cancer Center and our services, lea please give us a call at 800-592-5110 or visit cccancer.com.
Open with Extra Precautions! The United Wireless Arena and Boot Hill Casino & Resort Conference Center have been open for business since June, with some extra precautions. Events have had expanded space within the conference center and utilizing the United Wireless Arena floor, to allow for social distancing. This expanded spacing is planned to continue until at least 2021 or until health regulations recommend otherwise. In addition to that, the housekeeping and operations staff have been working double-time, to ensure the buildings are sanitized regularly. When events are taking place, they are wiping down high-touch areas and sanitizing bathrooms throughout the day. When events are over, our oper tions crew uses two new electro-static sprayers to disinfect everything – including soft surfaces like chairs! Our food & beverage team has had a whole new level of standards for catering, including wearing masks and gloves during preparation & food service, using individually wrapped utensils/cups/condiments, and serving food under sneeze guards (which our awesome operations crew welded themselves!). Yes, there is a lot more work behind the scenes for events here, but we are happy to take those necessary steps to ensure our guests are happy and healthy! Weʟve had graduation, seminars, meetings, and even a clothing sale over the last couple months. We are already planning for many events this fall and into the holiday season and weʟre all excited to be the place for business and entertainment in southwest Kansas!
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Shelter Mutual Insurance announces auto insurance rate reductions! [Columbia, Mo.] — Shelter Insurance® Announces Auto Insurance Rate Reductions 08/04/2020 Columbia, MO — Shelter Insurance® announced that Shelter Mutual would lower rates for automobile insurance for the majority of policyholders. The rate reduction is due to fewer accidents and lower total miles driven by consumers during the pandemic. The overall impact is a reduction of 5.0% for Shelter customers, however the size of the decrease for individual customers will vary based on policy coverages and the individual’s profile and loss experience. Shelter’s strong financial position will allow for the rate reduction while retaining the appropriate levels of premium reserves adequate to pay current claims and generate surplus dollars that can pay future claims from major storms or other disasters. Shelter current and potential customers should consult with their local agent’s Jason Putnam @ 227-8054 or Micheal Mariche @ 225-6225 for any questions.