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Transitioning Fort Riley Soldiers to receive Hazardous Waste Worker training at no cost

February 22, 2019
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert

Barton Community College will offer transitioning Fort Riley Soldiers, Veterans and family members with DOD ID cards, a grant-funded two-week certificate program at no cost to participants.

The Hazardous Waste Worker Training (HWWT) program gives Soldiers credentials to help them find work after their tenure in the US Army ends. The next course is set from March 18-29 at 100 Continental Ave, Grandview Plaza, which is just north of I-70 at exit 299.
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Barton Theatre presents ‘Rumors’ March 1-3

February 20, 2019
Story and photos by Brandon Steinert

The Barton Community College Theatre Department’s three performances of the late Neil Simon’s farce, “Rumors”, are set for 7:30 p.m. March 1 and 2, with a matinee at 2 p.m. March 3. Tickets are $5 at the door. Students are admitted free.
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Welding Instructor brings 35 years experience to Barton Community College program

February 20, 2019
Story and portrait by Brandon Steinert

Barton Welding Instructor Wade Morris spent 35 years fusing metal as a pipeline welder, foreman and in various other roles before coming to Barton in the fall of 2018; he knows what it takes to be a good welder. Skill and technique are important technical proficiencies, he said, but the real basis of mastering the trade is found a little deeper.
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Barton Music Students to Attend National Convention

February 18, 2018

Story by Sara Oberle & Brandon Steinert

The Barton Community College Student Chapter of American Choral Director’s Association (ACDA) will attend the professional organization’s 60^th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee National Conference from Feb. 27 – March 2 in Kansas City.
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Ag Instructor Vic Martin: Agriculture – The Forgotten Science

Great Bend Tribune
Published February 17, 2019
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Education and Employment Expo at Barton Community College set for March 20

February 13, 2019
Story by Brandon Steinert

Anyone looking to get a start after high school or switch careers should consider attending the Education and Employment Expo hosted by Barton Community College from 1-7 p.m. March 20. The event is free and open to the public. For more information or to reserve a free booth space for your business, contact Agriculture Instructor Maggie Tracy at (620) 786-1120 or tracym@bartonccc.edu.
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Barton Foundation Sporting Clay Shoot seeks sponsorships

February 13, 2019
Story by Brandon Steinert

The Barton Community College Foundation Sporting Clay Shoot has become a staple in the event schedule of avid sportsmen across Kansas and beyond, drawing shooters from Nebraska, Oklahoma, Missouri and Texas. The 10^th annual shoot is set for Sunday, April 14 at Camp Aldrich.
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Barton recognizes employees for years of service

Barton Community College recently honored employees who celebrated landmark years in five year increments. Employees recognized are (from left) Agriculture Instructor Maggie Tracy, five years; Custodian Rhonda Weingrad, five years; Child Development Center Lead Care Provider Kelly Feist, 20 years; Director of Enterprise Applications and DBA Amy Oelke, 25 years and Piano Instructor Karole Erikson, 35 years. Not shown are Medical Laboratory Technician Program Director Cheryl Lippert, 10 years; Instrumental Instructor Steve Lueth, 15 years and Graphic Designer Connie Wagner, 25 years.
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World renowned pianist to perform recital Sunday at Barton Community College

February 11, 2019
Story by Brandon Steinert | Biography Submitted

Expert pianist Dr. Irena Ravitskaya will help Barton Community College celebrate the return of its newly renovated Steinway grand piano with a recital at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel. The piano renovation project was made possible by a grant from the Dorothy Morrison Foundation.

Dr. Ravitskaya, who holds a doctorate in piano performance, will perform works of Beethoven, Schumann, Medtner and Prokofiev. Ravitskaya is currently a faculty member at Fort Hays State University.
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Ag Instructor Vic Martin: Agriculture and Water – Irrigated Solutions

Great Bend Tribune
Published February 10, 2019
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