By BECKY KISER
Hays Post

(Video and pictures courtesy Guy Windholz)

More than eight inches of rain fell in northern Ellis County early Sunday morning, causing flooding downstream in Big Creek Sunday afternoon in Hays.

The official rainfall for Hays as recorded at the K-State Agricultural Center south of town was considerably less at less than half an inch–0.43 inches. For the year, Hays has received 24.05 inches as of Sept. 5.

According to weather record keeper Joe Becker, the total yearly average precipitation for Hays is 22.75 inches.

The Hays Police Department responded to 5 animal calls and 38 traffic stops Friday, Sept. 2, 2016, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Underage Possession of CMB/LIQ–400 block W 11th St, Hays; 1:05 AM
Driving Under the Influence–1300 block of Allen St, Hays; 2:34 AM; 3:27 AM
Civil Dispute–1300 block Felten Dr, Hays; 7:21 AM
Found/Lost Property–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 8:36 AM
Dead Animal Call–2500 block General Custer Rd, Hays; 8:52 AM
Tethering Violation–500 block W 17th St, Hays; 11 AM
Shoplifting–3300 block Vine St, Hays; 11:15 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–26th St and Pine St, Hays; 12:25 PM
Water Use Violation–1000 block Milner St, Hays; 2:15 PM
Animal Call–200 block Pershing Ct, Hays; 2:31 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–1200 block Motz Ave, Hays; 3:13 PM
Animal At Large–1400 block Milner St, Hays; 6:15 PM
Suspicious Vehicle–1700 block E 29th St, Hays; 8:09 PM
Driving While Suspended/Revoked–1000 block W 27th St, Hays; 9:58 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 11 animal calls and 38 traffic stops Sat., Sept. 3, 2016, according to the HPD Activity Log.

MV Accident-City Street/Alley–100 block W 6th, Hays; 4:48 PM
Driving Under the Influence–1400 block Oak St, Hays; 12:49 AM
Intoxicated Subject–300 block W 8th St, Hays; 12:53 AM
Intoxicated Subject–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 1:19 AM
Suspicious Activity–400 block E 6th St, Hays; 2:30 AM
Bicycle – Lost,Found,Stolen–2300 block Lincoln Dr, Hays; 9:37 AM
Disturbance – General–3700 block Canal Blvd, Hays; 10 AM; 10:10 AM
Animal Injured–2000 block Metro Ln, Hays; 10:13 AM
Found/Lost Property–100 block W 7th St, Hays; 10:15 AM
Criminal Trespass–400 block W 13th St, Hays; 10:52 AM
Disturbance – General–100 block W 4th St, Hays; 1:23 PM
Phone/Mail Scam–1400 block E 29th St, Hays; 3:40 PM
MV Accident-Private Property–1900 block Vine St, Hays; 5:25 PM
Found/Lost Property–1400 block US 183 Alt Hwy, Hays; 5:51 PM
MV Accident-Private Property–1800 block E Vine St, Hays; 6:22 PM
Disturbance – General–700 block W 12th St, Hays; 8:50 PM
Drug Offenses–300 block W 8th St, Hays; 9:59 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 4 animal calls and 24 traffic stops Sun., Sept. 4, 2016, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Disturbance – Fight–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 12:47 AM
Theft (general)–4000 block Gen Hays Rd, Hays; 12:52 AM
Driving Under the Influence–1300 block Douglas Dr, Hays; 1:17 AM
Found/Lost Property–500 block W 6th St, Hays; 1:37 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–500 block W 21st St, Hays; 10:41 AM
Theft (general)–1200 block Vine St, Hays; 10:55 AM
Bicycle – Lost,Found,Stolen–700 block Elm St, Hays; 11:28 AM
Found/Lost Property–300 block W 13th St, Hays; 1:18 PM
Disturbance – Noise–2700 block Epworth St, Hays; 1:44 PM
Civil Dispute–1200 block E 27th St, Hays; 9/1 11:21 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–2600 block Gen Custer Rd, Hays; 4:05 PM
Theft (general)–2700 block Vine St, Hays; 4:27 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–1000 block Reservation Rd, Hays; 4:43 PM
Unattended Death–2400 block Walnut St, Hays; 5:11 PM
Drug Offenses–3000 block Sherman Ave, Hays; 8:30 PM; 3 AM
Driving While Suspended/Revoked–300 block W 27th St, Hays; 7:10 PM
Found/Lost Property–2700 block Augusta Ln, Hays; 7:56 PM
Drug Offenses–200 block Ash St, Hays; 9/4 8:49 PM; 9/5 12:12 AM

The Hays Police Department responded to 4 animal calls and 17 traffic stops Mon., Sept. 5, 2016, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Theft (general)–100 block W 7th St, Hays; 12:21 AM; 12:24 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–2200 block E 15th St, Hays; 12:32 AM
Battery – simple–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 12:40 AM; 12:50 AM
Drug Offenses–200 block Ash St, Hays; 9/3 8:30 PM; 9/4 2:30 AM
Animal Call–1300 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 9:28 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–1700 block Fort St, Hays; 10:38 AM
Animal Call–3200 block Vine St, Hays; 1:12 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–32nd St and Vine Frontage St, Hays; 1:31 PM
Abandoned Vehicle–2500 block Virginia Dr, Hays; 2:01 PM
Abandoned Vehicle–2800 block Indian Trl, Hays; 2:07 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 2:56 PM
Civil Dispute–500 block W 32nd St, Hays; 3:21 PM
Suspicious Activity–400 block W 5th St, Hays; 9:37 PM
Criminal Trespass–300 block W 11th St, Hays; 10:50 PM

By ANNISTON WEBER
HHS Guidon Co-Editor-in-Chief

The Chamber Singers will be performing at the Homecoming assembly on Sep. 30

Each year, the Chamber Singers perform three different songs accompanied by choreography.

“I would definitely recommend everyone come to the assembly,” senior Jeremy Claude said. “I think it will really showcase what we have to offer as a group.” This is the first year Claude has been involved with Chamber Singers.

Junior Shelby Knoll said she was nervous for beginning the dances.

“I was afraid of getting overwhelmed and forgetting the moves,” Knoll said. “It turned out to be really fun and a great experience.”

Knoll said her favorite part of the choreography was the free style dancing. “I can just do what I want and not forget a dance move,” Knoll said.

Sophomore Hannah McGuire said she was nervous for her first Homecoming performance.

“My favorite part of the choreography is all the sass we can put into dancing,” McGuire said. “At first I was pretty hesitant but it was actually a lot of fun.”

Knoll said she would advise everyone to attend the assembly.

“I think it will be so much fun for everyone to watch,” Knoll said. “We are all working hard to make it the best performance possible.”

ELLIS–The proposed policy for citizen complains procedures will be discussed during tonight’s meeting of the Ellis City Council.

Council members will also consider a resolution recalling the town’s water conservation status.

The complete agenda follows.

AGENDA September 6, 2016
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ELLIS
City Hall – Council Meeting Room

BILLS ORDINANCE REVIEW WORK SESSION BEGINS AT 7:00 P.M.
ROLL CALL AND MEETING CALL TO ORDER AT 7:30 P.M.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA (if needed)
1) CONSENT AGENDA
a) Minutes from Regular Meeting on August 15, 2016
b) Bills Ordinance #2004
c) Manual Journal Entries for February and March
(Council will review for approval under one motion under the consent agenda. By majority vote of the governing body, any item may be removed from the consent agenda and considered separately)
PUBLIC COMMENTS
(Each speaker will be limited to five minutes. If several people from the group wish to speak on same subject, the group must appoint a spokesperson. ALL comments from public on agenda items must be during Public Comment. Once council begins their business meeting, no more comments from public will be allowed.)
2) PRESENTATIONS OF AWARDS, PROCLAMATIONS, REQUESTS & PETITIONS (HEARINGS)
3) SPECIAL ORDER
a) Consider Request for Sewer Service – Sue Werth
b) Update from Ellis Industrial Development Corporation – Travis Kohlrus and Phillip Martin
c) Fire Department Monthly Report – Chief Denis Vine
4) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Consider Installation of WIFI at City Hall
b) Discuss Proposed Policy on Citizen Complaint Procedures
c) Consider Resolution Recalling Water Conservation Status
5) NEW BUSINESS
a) Consider Mayor’s Appointments to Tourism and Campground Committees
b) Discuss Proposals Related to Conversion to Electronic Council Packets
c) Election of Voting Delegates for the League of Kansas Municipalities
d) Consider Approval of KDHE Fiscal Sustainability Plan
e) Consider Ratification of Electrical Repair at Dog Shelter
f) Consider Ratification of Terms and Conditions on Haynes Lift Station
6) REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
a) Administrative
1) Public Works
(1) Correspondence on Union Pacific Railroad Drainage Culvert at 10th Street & Spruce
(2) Department Update
2) Police
(1) Monthly Activity Report for August
(2) Staff Calendar for September
(3) Department Update
3) City Clerk
(1) Financial Reports for February and March
(2) Health Insurance Savings Report for July
(3) Committee Meeting Draft Minutes
(4) Consider Approval to Attend Clerk’s Academy Training
(5) Department Update
4) Attorney
5) Mayor Update and Announcements
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
7) ADJOURNMENT

Ellis Co. Extension

In recent years, bed bug infestations have increased. While these pests are most often associated with clutter and filth, they have also been reported in the finest hotels and living accommodations. There is no specific explanation for the resurgence of bed bugs, although increased international travel and pesticides with reduced residual activity are thought to have contributed.

On Thursday, September 15th, at 7:00 PM, the Ellis County Extension Office is hosting an informational bed bug program called “Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite!” This program will take place in the back meeting room of the Ellis County Extension Office at 601 Main St. in Hays. K-State Research and Extension Entomologist, Dr. J.P. Michaud, will provide information on the life cycle of bed bugs, what to look for, and steps to take if you find some.

This program is free to the public but it is requested that those interested in attending pre-register with the Ellis County Extension Office at (785) 628-9430, no later than Tuesday, September 13th.

If the thought of bed bugs makes your skin crawl, then this program is for you. Plan to join us on September 15th for “Don’t Let the Bed Bugs Bite!”