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Distillery expansion meets high demand for bottoms up
Boot Hill Distillery had such success lifting the spirits of thirsty people during COVID-19 quarantine that it needs more space to supply a spillover in demand for its “seed-to-sip” spirits. The seeds come from Kelman Farms in Sublette and the sips are distilled and served in the historic building at 501 W.
Personal Facebook share leads to questions
Dear Amy: Last week I had major surgery on my back. The morning of the surgery, I posted on social media: “Wish me luck, I’m having back surgery today.” All my friends wished me luck, sending their prayers and positive thoughts.
Ford County commission given update on start of Highway 50 four-lane project
Ford County engineer Jon Halbgewachs gave his monthly report to the Ford County commissioners on Monday, March 7, where he discussed several projects including the Quaker Road drainage improvement project, Iron Star Wind Project and the Highway 50 construction between Dodge City and Cimarron.
New Americans are key to southwest Kansas vitality
A cross section of the community turned out for the latest United Way of Dodge City Learn @ Lunch lecture March 9 in the USD 443 Administration Building, where the goal was to humanize data from a recent study that maps the revitalizing impact that diversity has on southwest Kansas.
Red Cross testing blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies
$10 Fanatics e-gift card, chance at trip to 2022 MLB All-Star Game for donors in March For a limited time, the American Red Cross has resumed testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies. Plasma from routine donations that have high levels of COVID-19 antibodies may be used as convalescent plasma to help meet the needs of COVID-19 patients with weakened immune systems.
Oxford House raffles off tickets to rock
If ever there was a reason to support sober men at a beer-free chili feed it would be for a chance to win two front-row tickets to the April 1 Wichita performance of KORN, Chevelle and Agent Orange. The Oxford House chili feed will be from 1 to 5 p.m.
Community garden plots are available
For the green thumbs in the community, The Sunflower Community Garden in Dodge City has plots available. According to community garden president Daniel Tague, Sunflower Community Gardens are located at a couple locations in Dodge City.
Just the Artifacts – Ma’am! Shall we pray…?
First Baptist Church in Dodge City was founded in 1885 and was originally located at Cedar Street and Sixth Avenue (east of Lincoln School). That building was later moved to Second Avenue and Spruce Street.
Community Foundation looks to match funds with Depot Theater
The challenge has been laid down. The upcoming “Giving of the Green” Matching Funds Challenge will be coming this St. Patrick’s Day on March as the Depot Theater in Dodge City announced that the Community Foundation of Southwest Kansas will match 50 cents on the dollar for donations made to the Depot Theater, Inc. Endowment Fund.