The Hays Police Department responded to 16 animal calls and 23 traffic stops Fri., March 17, 2017, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Driving Under the Influence–400 block E 9th St, Hays; 12:48 AM
Suicidal Subject–900 block Oak St, Hays; 2:17 AM
Disturbance – Noise–400 block W 7th St, Hays; 2:45 AM; 2:50 AM
Theft (general)–100 block W 7th St, Hays; 1:30 AM; 2:30 AM
Animal At Large–1500 block Vine St, Hays; 8:11 AM
Lost Animals ONLY–1000 block Reservation Rd, Hays; 8:50 AM
Civil Dispute–2000 block E 8th St, Hays; 9:45 AM
Criminal Damage to Property–500 block Halladay St, Hays; 3/16 6:30 PM; 3/17 9:45 AM
Suspicious Activity–2000 block Vine St, Hays; 10:07 AM
Animal At Large–400 block E 23rd St, Hays; 11:23 AM
Violation of Restraining Order/PFA–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 11:46 AM
MV Accident-Co Road/St Hwy–3600 block Vine St, Hays; 11:46 AM
Welfare Check–1300 block W 27th St, Hays; 11:56 AM
Mental Health Call–4300 block Vine St, Hays; 12:39 PM
Animal At Large–100 block E 15th St, Hays; 2:34 PM
Disturbance – General–500 block E 8th St, Hays; 2:56 PM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block W 12th St, Hays; 3:38 PM
MV Accident-City Street/Alley–3500 block Vine St, Hays; 12:30 PM
Domestic Disturbance–800 block Walnut St, Hays; 8:52 PM
Found/Lost Property–2000 block MacArthur Rd, Hays; 9:31 PM
Assist – Other (not MV)–200 block W 10th St, Hays; 9:30 PM; 9:33 PM
Obstruction of Legal Process–600 block Main St, Hays; 11:31 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 5 animal calls and 23 traffic stops Sat., March 18, 2017, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–100 block E 19th St, Hays; 1:45 AM
Intoxicated Subject–700 block W 12th St, Hays; 2:54 AM
Drug Offenses–200 block E 13th St, Hays; 3:47 AM
Driving While Suspended/Revoked–2500 block Vine St, Hays; 4:56 AM
Mental Health Call–2200 block Canterbury Dr, Hays; 6:39 AM
MV Accident-Hit and Run–500 block W 37th St, Hays; 3/17 12 AM; 3/18 1 AM
Animal At Large–14th and Main St, Hays; 10:34 AM
Unattended Death–1400 block E 25th St, Hays; 1:01 PM
MV Accident-Private Property–2500 block Vine St, Hays; 1:17 PM; 1:20 PM
Found/Lost Property–1600 block Allen St, Hays; 1:46 PM
Theft (general)–3200 block Vine St, Hays; 3 PM; 3:10 PM
Found/Lost Property–2500 block Vine St, Hays; 4:34 PM
Animal At Large–700 block E 7th St, Hays; 4:35 PM
Drug Offenses–200 block W 7th St, Hays; 5:58 PM; 6:03 PM
Found/Lost Property–1000 block E 41st St, Hays; 6:22 PM
Driving While Suspended/Revoked–Hays; 9:15 PM
Harassment, Telephone/FAX–1000 block Reservation Rd, Hays; 7 PM; 10:44 PM

The Hays Police Department responded to 8 animal calls and 35 traffic stops Sun., March 19, 2017, according to the HPD Activity Log.

Abandoned Vehicle–500 block Walnut St, Hays; 1:31 AM
Driving Under the Influence–8th and Fort St, Hays; 1:40 AM
Animal At Large–13th and Gen Custer Rd, Hays; 9:38 AM
Animal At Large–1500 block US 183 Alt Hwy, Hays; 11:20 AM
Warrant Service (Fail to Appear)–500 block E 20th St, Hays; 3:42 PM
Lost Animals ONLY–1000 block Reservation Rd, Hays; 4:29 PM
Theft of Services–4000 block General Hays Rd, Hays; 5:44 PM; 6:25 PM
MV Accident-Private Property–4600 block Roth Ave, Hays; 10:12 PM
MV Accident-Private Property-Hit and Run–200 block W 7th St, Hays; 9 PM; 11:34 PM
Criminal Damage to Property–3200 block Skyline Dr, Hays; 11:20 PM; 11:51 PM

ELLIS–The director of the Ellis County Coalition for Economic Development (ECC), Aaron White, will speak to Ellis city council members during their meeting tonight, Mon. March 20. White will update the council about ECC activities.

Other agenda items include contract approvals for the street improvement project and discussion of a priority list for water infrastructure.

The complete agenda follows.

AGENDA March 20, 2017
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 (Enc)
a) Minutes from the Regular Meeting on March 6, 2017
b) Minutes from the Special Meeting on March 6, 2017
c) Bills Ordinance #2017
(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) Update from Ellis County Coalition – Aaron White
b) Fire Department Monthly Report – Fire Chief Dustin Vine
4) UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Consider Approval of Change Order Justification Report for Waterline Improvement Project – Buck Driggs, Driggs Design Group
b) Consider Approval of Contract Documents for Street Improvement Project – Buck Driggs, Driggs Design Group
c) Discuss Water Infrastructure Priority List
5) NEW BUSINESS
a) Consider Approval of Fireworks Permit
b) Discuss Recommendations from Trades Board
c) Consider Approval of Street Sealing Project
6) REPORTS FROM CITY OFFICIALS
a) Administrative
1) Public Works
(1) Swimming Pool Report
(2) Department Update
2) Police
(1) Department Update
3) City Clerk
(1) Draft Minutes from City Committees
(2) Department Update
4) Attorney
(1) Update on Pending Code Violation Cases
(2) Update on South Walnut Street Drainage Issue
5) Mayor Update and Announcements
(1) Update from Town Hall Meeting with Legislators
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
7) ADJOURNMENT

CITY OF HAYS

The city of Hays Fire Department will be inspecting and flow testing fire hydrants on March 20, 2017 in the area of Hwy 183 to Willow St. between 41st St. and 33rd St.

This is part of a coordinated effort by the city of Hays to inspect all fire hydrants in the city and flush all water mains annually.

Inspecting fire hydrants ensures that the valves operate properly and that there is no damage or obstructions that will prevent or interfere with the prompt use of fire hydrants in an emergency. Firefighters are also checking the pressure and volume of water mains in each neighborhood for firefighting purposes. The associated flushing of water mains allows chlorine to be distributed throughout the system to eliminate bio-filming in the water mains.

Slight discoloration of the water supply may be encountered although there will be no health risks to the consumer. All reasonable efforts will be taken to minimize the inconvenience to the public. Drivers are asked to avoid driving through water discharging from a fire hydrant during the short flushing period.

For more information please contact the Hays Fire Department at (785) 628-7330.

WAKEENEY – A WaKeeney man was convicted Friday of 10 child sex crime-related charges, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt said.

A Trego County jury found David Wayne Tidball, 54, guilty of three counts of aggravated indecent liberties with a child, three counts of child abuse, one count of aggravated intimidation of a witness, one count of lewd and lascivious behavior, and two counts of promoting obscenity to a minor. Three of the charges fall under Jessica’s Law, because the victim was under 14 years of age. Judge Glenn R. Braun presided over the trial. Sentencing has not yet been set.

The crimes were committed between July 2013 and July 2015. The charges stemmed from an investigation by the WaKeeney Police Department. The Western Kansas Child Advocacy Center conducted forensic interviews of the victims. Assistant Attorney General Lee J. Davidson of Schmidt’s office prosecuted the case.

Hays High Plains Barbershop Chorus Preparing For 49th Annual Show

The Hays High Plains Barbershop Chorus will present ”Land of Rainbows”  at the Beach-Schmidt Performing Arts Center on the campus of Fort Hays State University on April 8, with performances at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

Joining the chorus on stage for both shows will be “MAIN STREET”—the 2016 International Barbershop Competition 3rd Place Finalists quartet from Florida and “LEGACY”—a Sweet Adelines International Competition quartet from the Kansas City area who have finished in first place in their region for the last seven years.  Chapter quartet Prairie Timbre will add to this joyful day of harmony with their fine singing skills. They will be joined in one song by Shades of Joy, a local ladies quartet.  The chapter quartet Uncalled-4 will not be able to sing on this year’s show due to a prior commitment made by one of the quartet members.  To further your enjoyment, the Fort Hays Singers will appear on the afternoon show, and  Full Chord Press combined with Singing Falcon Boys, both young men’s choruses, will appear on the evening show. 

Show Chair Don Barber said, “We are all very excited about this year’s show, since this is our 49th year of presenting the very finest of barbershop music to the patrons of the Central States District.  We are also delighted to have our chapter coach, Dr. Terry Crull, the Director of Choral Activities at Ft. Hays State University, emcee our event this year.”

The chorus always looks forward to singing with the headliners and local quartets at this event because it helps further the chapter’s primary goal of fostering the growth of community singing. The success of this show annually helps provide thousands of dollars to various schools, singing groups, and other organizations that help people with special needs.

The chapter membership is currently in the process of selling advertising in the show program to support this important event. Nearly 2,000 people attend the show each year, and the advertisers make this event possible.  The chapter is thankful for the community support.

About The Hays High Plains Barbershop Chorus—

Formed in 1968, the chapter is composed of 37 members living in nine counties surrounding Hays. Besides more than 25 annual chorus performances for community, business and religious organizations, the chapter and its quartets routinely sing at other events throughout the region.

About the High Plains Chapter Quartets—

• Uncalled-4 was organized in 2008. Contact Gary Horchem at (785) 731-2712.

Find them on Facebook at: facebook.com/pages/Uncalled-4/172040766834.

• Prairie Timbre was organized in 2005. Contact Gayle Garrelts at (785) 628-0818. Find them on Facebook at facebook.com/pages/Prairie-Timbre/252698404248.

Afternoon Show–About the Fort Hays State University Singers—

Fort Hays Singers is the top choral ensemble at FHSU. The group consists of 16-24 voices chosen by select audition from the voices of the Concert Choir.  FHS performs a separate set of choral selections at all of the choral concerts. In addition, the Fort Hays Singers represent the University on tours, at festivals, in church services, and for banquets. The FHSingers has been chosen to perform at various local, statewide, and regional events. The select ensemble performs mostly a cappella, and mostly from memory, in a wide variety of choral styles from Renaissance to Romantic to Contemporary.  Vocal jazz selections appear in the Spring semester, and often add a jazz combo to accompany.

Evening Show–About Full Chord Press and Singing Falcon Boys—

Johnny Matlock organized Full Chord Press in 2009 at the middle schools in Hays. The goal of the organization was to create an exciting singing opportunity for young men   6 – 12 grade. The chorus has since grown from an original group of six to approximately 45 young men from middle school through high school. They have performed at many school functions, business and community events, and perform
with the High Plains Chorus during the opening ceremony of the Kansas Special Olympics. This year the program expands to include the newly formed Singing Falcon Boys, a 6, 7, and 8 grade choir of 65 that are part of the daily curriculum at Hays Middle School. We are proud to feature some of the Singing Falcon Boys and Full Chord Press together on this year’s evening concert.

About Legacy—Legacy was formed in the fall of 2009, when four friends found themselves singing in the wee hours of the morning after a regional event.  Just four months after their first rehearsal, they were thrilled to become the 2010 Region 7 champions, earning their first trip across the international stag in Seattle.  They have since qualified every year to compete at international competition and have placed in the top twenty quartets three times. 

The members of the quartet are Stacy Schumacher, lead; Trish Holland, bass; Alexis Nicoletta, baritone; Wendy Pool, tenor.  Between the four of them they have over 100 years of barbershop experience.  Two of the members are second generation barbershoppers and two are third generation barbershoppers.  They feel that barbershop is truly a “Legacy” they have been given, and are proudly carrying the torch. 

Legacy—A blend of harmony, tradition, and friendship!

About Main Street—Established in 2011, Main Street quartet harkens back to the traditional style of barbershop harmony with soft shoe dance, slapstick routines and nostalgic songs – tipping their hat to the performances turn of the century song and dance men.  Whether it’s the waltz clog, a silly one-liner or a tender ballad of romance, a typical Main Street show will pay respect to the creative singers, dancers and humorists who blazed the trail in entertaining audiences around the world.

The members of Main Street are Roger Ross, tenor; Tony DeRosa, lead; Mike McGee, baritone; Myron Whittlesey, bass. Together they bring a combined 100+ years of barbershop singing experience to the stage. This past July 2016, they were International 3^rd Place Bronze Medalists at the Barbershop Harmony Society convention in Nashville, TN.      

While their involvement within the Barbershop Harmony Society is impressive, all four members have been or are currently performers at Walt Disney World with the Dapper Dans of Main Street USA.       

Main Street–With a shine on their shoes, a snap in their spats and a twirl of the hat… “…you’ve got a date with Main Street.”

What is Barbershop Harmony?

Four-part, unaccompanied, close-harmony singing, with melody in the second voice, called the “lead.” The tenor harmonizes above the lead singer, bass sings the lowest harmonizing notes, and the baritone provides in-between notes, to form consonant, pleasing chords.

About The Barbershop Harmony Society—

Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, the Barbershop Harmony Society has grown into the world’s largest all-male singing organization, with nearly 30,000 singers in more than 800 chapters in the United States and Canada. Find their website at: barbershop.org