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Fort Hays State University fraternity men are trading their sneakers for high heels. The Walk-A-Mile in Her Shoes campaign is returning to FHSU for an eighth year.

The event raises money and awareness for the victims of domestic and sexual abuse. All proceeds will be donated to Options Domestic and Sexual Violence Services, and Jana’s Campaign.

The event starts at 6 p.m. Monday, April 25, on the Memorial Union patio with speakers Dr. Curt Brungardt, Katie Dinges, and Jessie Mcaughlin. The mile-long walk around campus will begin when the speakers are finished.

Walk-A-Mile in Her Shoes is open for anyone to participate. The registration fee is $15 and includes a T-shirt. Participants who pre-registered will receive their shirts the day of the event. People who register the day of the event will receive their shirts later.

The goal is to raise $1,000 for each charity.

“Too many women are victims of sexual violence,” said Jacob Ternes, coordinator of student involvement and Greek Life.

“This event raises awareness, hope and money for the one in five women who will fall or have fallen victim to treacherous attack,” he said. “With this event you can learn how to prevent domestic and sexual violence.”

For more information, contact Ternes at [email protected] or at (785) 628-4664.

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Members of the Hays Fire Department will be conducting training on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 25, 26 & 27, on the work needed to attack a large fire in a building.

This training will be conducted from 1 to 4 p.m. each day in Aubel-Bickle Park in the area of 27th Street Terrace and Sherman Avenue. The street in this area will be blocked to traffic. The public is invited to observe.

During this training, firefighters will practice the teamwork and skills needed for the five on-duty firefighters to quickly get two large fire attack streams in operation to stop a large fire from spreading to other buildings.

To prevent any unreasonable response delays to emergency calls, one extra fire crew will be on-duty during this training. This crew will be ready for immediate response.

The Hays Fire Department continuously practices smart water use to conserve water. The water used for this training is essential for the preparedness of our firefighters to effectively fight a large fire. The water used will have the dual use of watering the grass at the park.

The Hays Police Department responded to 4 animal calls and 25 traffic stops Friday, April 22, 2016, according to the HPD Activity Log.

MV Accident-Personal Injury–600 block Ash St, Hays; 4/21 11:59 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block W 7th St, Hays; 1:02 AM
Theft (general)–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 4/21 1 AM; 1:05 AM
Suicidal Subject–2700 block Hall St, Hays; 3:38 AM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 8:48 AM
Welfare Check–1700 block Vine St, Hays; 10:24 AM
Driving While Suspended/Revoked–1000 block Vine St, Hays; 1 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–2000 block E 8th St, Hays; 2:01 PM
Found/Lost Property–100 block W 7th St, Hays; 3:24 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–3600 block Vine St, Hays; 3:49 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–400 block Ash St, Hays; 6:11 PM
Disturbance – General–2400 block Lincoln Dr, Hays; 6:24 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 6:24 PM
Assist – Other (not MV)–2700 block Hickory St, Hays; 4/21 12 PM; 4/22 6 PM
Found/Lost Property–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 6:59 PM
Suspicious Activity–4500 block Larned Cir, Hays; 10:40 PM; 10:41 PM
Violation of Restraining Order/PFA–2700 block Epworth St, Hays; 11:03 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 8 animal calls and 27 traffic stops Saturday, April 23, 2016, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Drug Offenses–2300 block Vine St, Hays; 12:56 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–200 block W 8th St, Hays; 1:27 AM
Disturbance – General–2700 block Oak St, Hays; 2:03 AM
Driving While Suspended/Revoked–7th and Main, Hays; 2:27 AM
Driving Under the Influence–100 block Ash St, Hays; 2:35 AM
Suicidal Subject–LaCrosse; 5:18 AM
Contempt of Court/Fail to Pay–700 block E 6th St, Hays; 10:24 AM; 10:32 AM
Shoplifting–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 10:45 AM; 10:47 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–1300 block E 30th St, Hays; 11:47 AM
Intoxicated Subject–300 block W 8th St, Hays; 12:23 PM
Drug Offenses–2500 block Indian Trl, Hays; 3:02 PM
Animal At Large–600 blkoc E 11th St, Hays; 3:12 PM; 3:15 PM
Shoplifting–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 3/27 10:35 PM
Parking Complaint–2400 block Lincoln Dr, Hays; 6:47 PM
Civil Dispute–500 block W 27th St, Hays; 4:45 PM; 5 PM
Traffic/Driving Complaint–13th and Hall, Hays; 7:23 PM
Welfare Check–2700 block Epworth St, Hays; 7:29 PM
Probation/Parole Violation–200 block W 6th St, Hays; 7:46 PM
Suicidal Subject–400 block W 5th St, Hays; 8:08 PM
Disturbance – General–700 block E 6th St, Hays; 11:07 PM
Driving Under the Influence–700 block Main St, Hays; 11:22 PM
Driving Under the Influence–200 block 8th St, Hays; 11:44 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 3 animal calls and 13 traffic stops Sunday, April 24, 2016, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–2700 block Vine St, Hays; 12:08 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–500 block W 7th St, Hays; 1:45 AM
Aggravated Battery–600 block Elm St, Hays; 1:53 AM
Disturbance – Fight–7th and Elm, Hays; 1:54 AM
Drug Offenses–400 block W 6th St, Hays; 1:57 AM
Drug Offenses–200 block Ash St, Hays; 4:14 AM
Suspicious Person–800 block Ash St, Hays; 7:55 AM
Overdose–1300 block Golden Belt Dr, Hays; 9:15 AM
Domestic Disturbance–200 block E 19th St, Hays; 11:47 AM
Animal At Large–300 block W 15th St, Hays; 12 PM
Welfare Check–200 block E 24th St, Hays; 12:43 PM
Suspicious Activity–1700 block Marjorie Dr, Hays; 12:59 PM
Aggravated Battery–700 block W 12th St, Hays; 3 AM
Animal At Large–1200 block Tamarac Cir, Hays; 3:26 PM
Disorderly Conduct–400 block Walnut St, Hays; 3:50 PM; 4:50 PM
Theft (general)–500 block W 31st St, Hays; 7 PM
Drug Offenses–400 block E 6th St, Hays–7:10 PM
Drug Offenses–100 block E 5th St, Hays; 7:10 PM; 7:44 PM
Domestic Disturbance–1300 block Lawrence Dr, Hays; 8 PM; 8:30 PM
Suicidal Subject–800 block Oak St, Hays; 8:47 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 9:40 PM
Domestic Disturbance–600 block E 7th St, Hays; 10:08 PM
Drug Offenses–100 block E 5th St, Hays; 11:03 PM

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A free Small Ensembles concert at 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 25, in the Beach/Schmidt Performing Arts Center at Fort Hays State University will begin the final concerts of the 2016 musical season. The performance is free for everyone and includes brass, woodwind and percussion students. A flute quartet, low brass ensemble, trumpet ensemble, jazz combo, clarinet choir and brass choir will be included in this concert.

The Department of Music and Theatre will perform a variety of different concerts to end the spring semester including Small Ensembles, a Theatre Showcase, bands and choirs.

At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, a Percussion Ensemble will perform at Beach/Schmidt.

An FHSU Theatre Showcase will perform at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 29-30. The showcase will be in Felten-Start Theatre in Malloy Hall.

The FHSU choirs and the Hays Symphony Orchestra will perform the President’s Concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30, in Beach/Schmidt. The Fort Hays Singers, the FHSU Concert Choir and the Smoky Hill Chorale are conducted by Dr. Terry Crull, associate professor of music and theatre. The concert will feature two professional solo singers to conduct by Crull. Accompanying them is an ensemble of organ, winds and timpani drawn from members of the HSO. The HSO is conducted by Mr. Shokhruh Sadikov, assistant professor of music and theatre. The event is $6 for adults and $4 for students and senior citizens. FHSU students with their Tiger cards get in free.

Another Small Ensembles concert will perform in Palmer Recital Hall at 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 2, in Malloy Hall. The ensemble includes the FHSU women’s chorale, directed by Crull. Pam McGowne, program specialist, will be the accompanist. The concert includes a sinfonietta, a short or simple symphony, directed by Sadikov and two FHSU students. The concert is free of charge.

An FHSU Jazz Ensembles will perform at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, in Beach/Schmidt. The concert features FHSU Jazz Ensemble I and II. The concert is $6 for adults and $4 for senior citizens. All students of any age are admitted free.

“The concert will include music that has been composed and arranged for professional big bands such as Stan Kenton, Buddy Rich, Rob McConnell, Bob Mintzer and Gordon Goodwin,” said Brad Dawson, assistant professor of music and theatre.

The FHSU bands will close the season with a concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 6, in Beach/Schmidt.

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The Hays 12U Cardinals took first place in this weekend’s Hays Eagles baseball tournament at the Bickle-Schmidt Sports Complex in Hays. The Cards went 5-1 over the two-day tournament, winning the title game 6-2 Sunday against Southwest Wind Dawgs.

Pictured are, front row from left, Garrett Wellbrock, Noah Weimer, Jack Fields, Gage May, Dakoda Werth. Back row, form left, Clayton Hejny, Carter Newell, Gavin Meyers, Gavin Nutting, Jaren Kanak-McGrath and Easton Burton.

 

PLAINVILLE — The Kansas Department of Health and Environment recently awarded Rooks County Health Center’s rehabilitation department a mini-grant for injury prevention. RCH Physical Therapist AJ Thomas wrote the grant particularly to obtain bicycle helmets for second- and third-grade students in Rooks County.

Head injuries cause 75 percent of over 700 annual deaths on bicycles, and research show that helmets can prevent 85 percent of bicycle deaths.

“It’s important we teach these kids to wear these helmets every time they ride a bicycle or scooter—arms and legs are much easier to fix than the brain,” said Thomas.

The helmets purchased through grant funds have a sportier look with a visor and are adjustable to grow with the children to around age 12. Along with the helmets, members of the RCH rehabilitation department gave a presentation on bicycle safety to second and third graders in Rooks County schools, handing out 144 helmets so far.

“I feel like this is the age we can have the most impact. Younger children wear them because they’re told to; older children think they’re too cool for helmets. If we can show them that helmets are not only cool but can prevent injury, then maybe we can get them to wear them as they get older,” said Thomas.

HaysMed is celebrating Patient Experience week April 25 through 29.  This week provides a focused time for organizations to celebrate accomplishments in improving the patient experience and show appreciation to the patients who choose HaysMed as their healthcare provider.

On Wednesday, hospital staff will be providing freshly baked cookies to patients and visitors at the hospital to thank people for choosing HaysMed as their provider of choice. They will also include thank you notes on patient meal trays.

HaysMed implemented four Service Excellence Teams (SETS) during the last year to focus on the patient experience.  These teams meeting regularly and discuss different aspects of improving the patient experience.

The Patient/Family Advisory Committee is comprised of both HaysMed Associates and members of the public. They meet monthly and serve as a link between the community and the hospital. Community members provide a key insight and unique perspective of the patient experience.

The Patient Experience and Measurement Team analyze the HCAHPS data on Customer Service and makes sure that all Associates understand the data and what part they play in the customer experience. They also are responsible for working on specific patient experience initiatives during the year.

The Leadership Development and Standards Team is responsible for evaluating standards of performance, supporting those standards and hardwiring them into the culture of the organization. They also aid in planning, and execution of leader development events at the hospital.

The Associate/Physician Engagement Team works on reward and recognition, celebrations and organizational wide priorities identified through internal Associate surveys.

The teams are comprised of Senior Leader Champions, a Team Leader and 8 to 10 frontline staff. The teams meeting on a regular basis and then report up to an overall SETS Steering Committee which then ultimately reports to the Board of Directors.

The end result of this initiative is to focus on patient centered care, improve patient communication and ultimately improve patient satisfaction.