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Water weighs heavy as Ellis County considers budget priorities

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By JONATHAN ZWEYGARDT
Hays Post

Ellis County commissioners laid out their budget priorities for 2015 at a special meeting Wednesday afternoon.

Among the items the commissioners identified were economic development and zoning in an effort to expand business opportunities in the county, and public safety.

Public safety also was discussed, focusing on Interstate 70 traffic.

“With Hays PD and our Ellis County Sheriff’s Department, I think we are very fortunate to live in Ellis County. I think they do a good job,” said Commissioner Dean Haselhorst.

All three commissioners agreed that how paid time off in certain departments is handled will be a major issue this year.

The commissioners also agreed water was one of the biggest issues facing Ellis County in the future.

“We can talk lots and lots of things as a body, but the No. 1 influence on what we are going to do in Ellis County is water,” Commissioner Swede Holmgren said. “We need to be creative about saving water but also improved use and distribution of water.”

Commissioner Barbara Wasinger said it would be a good idea for the county to take some of the ideas the city of Hays and offer certain incentives for replacing showerheads and toilets with more water-efficient appliances.

Holmgren added the commission do not want the water situation to deter people from moving to and building businesses in the community.

USD 489 goals, budget update on work session agenda

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By KARI BLURTON
Hays Post
The USD 489 Board of education will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday for a work session. Among the agenda  items, Superintendent Dean Katt will present an update on the USD 489 budget.Katt also will update board members on the district’s SMART goals, changes in policies the board is working on and will revisit throughout the year.

Additionally, Katt and board attorney Bill Jeter will discuss recommendations for current policy changes. An updated policy manual will be made available prior to the meeting.

Members will also be presented with a revised board administrative calendar. The discussion also will address changes in formatting for the current policy document and an updated policy manual will be available prior to the meeting.

Finally, Katt and Jeter will lead a discussion about current central office administrator contracts and the format of future contracts for these administrators.

The meeting will be held at Toepfer Board Room at Rockwell Administration Building, 323 W. 12th.

The USD 489 website provides a full work session agenda.




 

HPD activity log, Jan. 15

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The Hays Police Department conducted 22 traffic stops and received one animal call on Wednesday, Jan. 15, according to the HPD activity log.

Suspicious activity, 400 block West Seventh, 1:30 a.m.
Abandoned vehicle, 2700 block Hillcrest, 8:43 a.m.
Assist, 1700 block Volga, 1:02 p.m.
Lost animals, 1100 block Drum, 2:41 p.m.
Assist, 1000 block Fort, 3:46 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident, 1000 block East 27th, 4:55 p.m.
Harassment/telephone/FAX, 2200 block Marjorie, 5:31 p.m.
Theft, 100 block West 12th, 5:15 p.m.
Harassment/telephone/FAX, 600 block Walnut, 10:30 p.m.
Warrant service/failure to appear, 100 block West 12th, 11:17 p.m.

HPD activity log, Jan. 14

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The Hays Police Department conducted 14 traffic stops and received eight animal calls on Tuesday, Jan. 14, according to the HPD activity log.

Disturbance, 800 block East Eighth, 1:12 a.m.
Search warrant, 1300 East 33rd, 2:57 a.m.
Overdose, 100 block Ash, 2:02 a.m.
Mental health call, 1000 block Reservation, 4:10 a.m.
Suicidal subject, 500 block East 20th, 5 a.m.
Animal at large, 100 block East 17th, 8:19 a.m.
Found/lost property, 4400 block Vine, noon
Civil transport, 2200 block Canterbury, 10:18 a.m.
Shoplifting, 4300 block Vine, 10:28 a.m.
Motor vehicle accident/private property, 1000 block West 27th, 12:56 p.m.
Burglary/residence, 900 block Walnut, 1:54 p.m.
Abandoned vehicle, 700 block Main, 2:09 p.m.
Drug offenses, 500 block Mission, 1:21 p.m.
Animal at large, 2300 block East 13th, 2:19 p.m.
Animal at large, 17th and Ash, 2:54 p.m.
Mental health call, 1000 block West 28th, 3:35 p.m.
Juvenile complaint, 1200 block Main, 4:30 p.m.
Assist, 1000 block Fort, 4:58 p.m.
Lost animals, 3300 block Lincoln , 5:01 p.m.
Animal at large, 800 block Ash, 5:44 p.m.
Criminal damage to property, 500 block East Eighth, 8:20 p.m.

HPD reminds community to lock cars

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Kari Blurton
Hays Post

Law enforcement is reminding the community to lock their cars. Hays police say warmer weather can cause an increase in car break-ins. According to Lt. Ron Rounkles, this time of year also plays a part in thefts.

Lt. Ron Rounkles, Hays Police Department

Rounkles said making sure your car is locked is the most important way to deter theft.  He also advised parking your car in a visible spot.

HHS students hope ‘Promapalooza’ will shed light on eating disorders

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By KARI BLURTON
Hays Post

Two Hays High students hope the used prom dresses hanging in your closet will help raise awareness about the dangers of eating disorders.
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Juniors Kirsten Ellard and Britney Werth , both 17, are asking the public to donate gently used prom dresses for and event called “Promapalooza,” where the dresses will be resold for around $20.

Ellard said proceeds will go to the Eating Disorders Coalition for Research, Policy and Action.  According to Ellard, an online “Healthy Eating Survey” — available on the Hays High website through Friday — already has revealed some HHS students suffer from eating disorders.

Kirsten Ellard, Hays High Junior

According to Ellard, the idea started as a school project, but the students decided to turn it into a “community-wide event” instead.

Ellard said dresses can be donated at both Master Cleaners locations in Hays, 200 W. Eighth or 2403 Vine.

The date for “Promapalooza” will be announced soon.

HPD activity log, Jan. 13

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The Hays Police Department conducted 17 traffic stops and received six animal calls on Monday, Jan. 13, according to the HPD activity log.

Abandoned vehicle, 2700 block Augusta, 7:39 a.m.
Motor vehicle accident, 20th and Fort, 8:22 a.m.
Bicycle/lost, found, stolen, 1400 block Main, 8:33 a.m.
Animal at large, 13th St and Canterbury, 8:56 a.m.
Found/lost property, 1500 block Marjorie, 10:45 a.m.
Motor vehicle accident/private property, 300 block West Seventh, 6:15 a.m.
Disorderly conduct, 1700 block Sunset, 11:34 a.m.
Drug offenses, 1100 block East 22nd, 11 a.m.
Abandoned vehicle, 1500 block Marjorie, 2:56 p.m.
Shoplifting, 1900 block Vine, 3:03 p.m.
Bicycle/lost, found, stolen, 2100 block Ash, 3:20 p.m.
Animal at large, 4500 block West 19th, 3:18 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident/private property, 4300 block Vine, 11:30 a.m.
Suspicious activity, 1800 block Milner, 3:36 p.m.
Dangerous animal, 2900 block Hillcrest, 4:30 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident, 2700 block Thunderbird, 4:33 p.m.
Civil dispute, 100 block East 14th, 4:59 p.m.
Burglary/vehicle, 500 block West 36th, 10:30 a.m.
Theft, 4900 block East Seventh, 6:30 p.m.
Contempt of court/failure to pay, 100 block West 12th, 8:13 p.m.
Found/lost property, West Seventh, 3 a.m.
Contempt of court/failure to pay, 100 block West 12th, 9:20 p.m.
Contempt of court/failure to pay, 100 block West 12th, 9:20 p.m.
Drug offenses, 300 block East 33rd, 10:51 p.m.
Warrant service/failure to appear, 700 block East Seventh, 11:37 p.m.

Alcohol, narcotics enforcement training to be held on FHSU campus

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More than 40 police officers from across Kansas will meet at Fort Hays State University campus for a day of training beginning at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in the conference room of the Tiger Den in Custer Hall.

The training session is sponsored by the Kansas Association of Chiefs of Police and the FHSU Police Department.

Topics will include liquor enforcement and updates and fake IDs, presented by Agent Michael Eells and Agent Scott Bisk of the Kansas Alcoholic Beverage Control Division of the Kansas Department of Revenue. The Ellis County Drug Enforcement Unit will also share presentations about basic narcotic investigations, drug recognition and trends, and the K-9 Deployment Unit.

Lunch will be provided for officers along with presentations by Mike Baker, president of the KACP, and Doyle King, executive director of the KACP.

Battle of the Badges winner will be announced Saturday

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The 2013 Battle of the Badges winner will be announced at halftime of Saturday’s Fort Hays State University men’s basketball game, scheduled to begin at 4 p.m.

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According to the American Red Cross, just a few votes separated first and second place of the annual contest, which raises awareness of the importance of donating blood.

The presentation will be part of First Responders Appreciation Day, sponsored by Equity Bank.

“We thank Equity Bank for partnering with us as we show our appreciation to our first responders for protecting our community,” said FHSU Assistant Athletic Director Tim Callahan. “We hope this event will be well attended by our local civic organizations and is something we can continue to do in conjunction with FHSU basketball.”

Local police, fire and EMS personnel can receive two free tickets to the games, which begin at 2 and 4 p.m. Saturday.

Tickets are for the upper level of Gross Memorial Coliseum. For questions or more information, call (785) 628-4050.

HPD activity log, Jan. 8

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The Hays Police Department conducted 15 traffic stops and received four animal calls Wednesday, Jan. 8, according to the HPD activity log.

Harassment/telephone/FAX, 2200 block Canterbury, 8:49 p.m.
Lost animals, 300 block West Eighth, 7:28 a.m.
Lost animals, 1300 block East 22nd, 10:06 a.m.
Found/lost property, 2900 block Vine, Dec. 20
Found/lost property, 2900 block Vine, 10:38 a.m.
Burglary/vehicle, 2900 block Willow, 11:20 a.m.
Theft, 4300 block Vine, 12:46 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident/private property, 1900 block Vine, 3:06 p.m.
Animal bite investigation, 400 block West, 3:52 p.m.
Theft, 2900 block Vine, 4:03 p.m.
Criminal threat, 2700 block Plaza, 4:34 p.m.
Animal at large, 1500 Vine, 5:22 p.m.
Juvenile complaint, 600 block East Fifth, 6:49 p.m.
Shoplifting, 1900 block Vine, 7:33 p.m.
Civil transport, Larned, 9:18 p.m.

Deadline looms for annual Hays chamber awards

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Friday is the deadline for nominations for annual Hays Area Chamber of Commerce awards, which will be presented at the organization’s Feb. 6 annual banquet.

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The awards include:

• Hall of Fame. Sponsored by Golden Belt Bank, this award honors an individual for long-term community service.

• The Most Valuable Citizen Award recognizes the community involvement of someone who has “given themselves for the betterment of our community and it’s people over the past year.”

• The Business Woman of the Year Award, sponsored by Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland, honors someone who has a history of business accomplishments, has participated in chamber activity and has helped others reach their leadership potential.

• The Rising Star Award, sponsored by Eagle Communications, honors someone between the ages of 21 and 40 who has demonstrated excellent leadership in business or the community and is active in community service and chamber activities.

• The Business Achievement Award, sponsored by James Motor Co., honors a small business that has demonstrated entrepreneurial success in the Hays area.

For more information on the awards or nominating process, contact the chamber at [email protected] or (785) 628-8201.

HPD activity log, Jan. 7

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The Hays Police Department conducted 34 traffic stops and received four animal calls on Tuesday, Jan. 7, according to the HPD activity log.

Burglary/vehicle, 1300 block Lawrence, 5 a.m.
Burglary/vehicle, 400 block East 13th, 7:30 a.m.
Abandoned vehicle, 400 block West 12th, 8:24 a.m.
Abandoned vehicle, 300 block West Seventh, 8:29 a.m.
Abandoned vehicle, 400 block West Seventh, 8:32 a.m.
Probation/parole violation, 1000 block Fort, 8:52 a.m.
Motor vehicle accident/private property, 1100 block East 27th, 10 a.m.
Burglary/vehicle, 3000 block Sherman, 10:09 a.m.
Suspicious activity, 200 block East 21st, 8 p.m.
Abandoned vehicle, 300 block West Second, 10:56 a.m.
Warrant service/failure to pay, 200 blk West Eighth, 12:49 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident/private property/hit and run, 4300 block Vine, 12:50 p.m.
Burglary/vehicle, 1700 block Eisenhower, 1:46 p.m.
Harassment/telephone/FAX, 300 block West 33rd, noon
Warrant service/failure to appear, Victoria, 2:52 p.m.
Domestic disturbance, 1800 block Fort, 2:56 p.m.
Motor vehicle accident, 2700 block Vine, 3:09 p.m.
Wildlife incident, 2500 block General Lawton, 3:59 p.m.
Burglary/vehicle, 300 block East Fifth, 9:30 a.m.
Animal at large, 2800 block Grant, 4:09 p.m.
Drug offenses, 4300 block Vine, 5:52 p.m.
Driving while suspended/revoked, 1000 block Vine, 8:27 p.m.
Harassment,/telephone/FAX, 2200 block Canterbury, 7:53 p.m.
Suspicious activity, 1200 block Vine, 7:20 p.m.
Domestic disturbance, 3600 block Vine, 10:39 p.m.

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