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June 29, 2009
This Edition of E-News
• Extreme Cowboy Racing Coming to Olathe
• 4th of July Holiday Schedule
• Olathe Fireworks Display
• 19th Century Independence Day Celebration at Mahaffie
• Comprehensive Plan Update
City Council Agenda
There will be no City Council meeting on June 30th since it is the fifth Tuesday of the month. The next Olathe City Council meeting will be Tuesday, July 7th. The city manager will present his proposed 2010 budget at that meeting.
EVENT CALENDAR ITEM: Extreme Cowboy Racing Coming to Mahaffie
Both professional and amateur riders from across the Midwest will be coming to Olathe on July 31st through August 1st for Extreme Cowboy racing. It's not quite a horse race or a rodeo, but extreme cowboy racing features not only incredibly skilled cowboys but also horses.
The event is sponsored by renowned cowboy, Craig Cameron and is a part of the Extreme Cowboy Association Racing series. The "race" focuses primarily on horsemanship with a course designed with a series of obstacles that test both rider and horse. Riders are judged based on riding ability and performance with the final event including time. The sport is featured on RFD Television.
In addition to the race, traditional Mahaffie events are planned for children, and food vendors will be available. Clinics will be offered covering training young colts for obstacles and harnessing and driving horse teams.
Event tickets are $12 per day. Event schedules are as follows:
Friday, July 31st: Gates open at 3:00 p.m. with racing beginning at 4:00 p.m. for pro and non-pro riders.
Saturday, August 1st: Gates open at 9:00 a.m. with clinics at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Youth division competition begins at 1:00 p.m.; Ride Smart Division at 2:30 p.m.; and the Pro and Non-pro event begins at 6:00 p.m. Riders can register at www.mahaffie.org.
Fourth of July Holiday Schedule
Olathe City offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd, for the Independence Day Holiday. Trash collection schedules will NOT be impacted. However, the City's solid waste transfer station and yard waste composting facility will be closed on Saturday, July 4th.
Olathe Fireworks Display
The City of Olathe's annual 4th of July Fireworks Display is scheduled for Saturday, July 4th at the Great Mall of the Great Plains. The display is scheduled to begin at 9:30. For more information about other City events, visit the City's website at www.olatheks.org.
Celebrate Independence Day 19th Century Style at Mahaffie
The Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm is hosting a 19th Century style Independence Day celebration on Saturday, July 4th. The event runs from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at the site. Activities include a Reading of the Declaration of Independence, cannon firing, and music by the Bluegrass Missourians. In addition to enjoying the historic site and visitors' center, those attending are invited to play 19th Century games, and a 19th Century baseball game is planned.
Admission is free, but a donation of $2 for adults and $1 for children is suggested. Stagecoach rides will be available for $2 for riders 3 and over. Food and drink vendors will be participating including Doc's Mercantile ice cold Root Beer. Pie, ice cream and lemonade will be for sale with all proceeds going to support the sites livestock program.
Comprehensive Plan Process Reaches Mid-way Point
Efforts to update the City's Comprehensive Plan have reached the halfway point. The Comprehensive Plan is a critical roadmap that will have a dramatic impact on Olathe's future. It will help determine how Olathe grows, develops in new areas and redevelops in older areas. Public input is critical to the process, and so far, the planning team has met with more than 50 local groups and organizations, with outreach to many more. In all, more than 1200 people have provided input in the process thus far.
Residents and others interested are encouraged to share their thoughts. They can contact Thomas Morefield at 971-8750, or by email at tmorefield@olatheks.org. In addition, those interested are encouraged to visit the Comprehensive Plan Update website at http://www.planolathe.com for overview information, updates and other feedback opportunities.
Public input is welcome throughout the process, and city staff is available to provide a presentation to any interested groups or organizations.
For more up-to-date City of Olathe info. including Construction Alerts and Job Opportunities, visit the City website at www.olatheks.org.
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