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

Story by Brandon Steinert
August 15, 2017

Barton Community College will offer transitioning Fort Riley Soldiers a grant-funded two-week certificate program at no cost to participants. The Hazardous Waste Worker (HWW) program gives Soldiers credentials to help them find work after their tenure in the US Army ends.

The next course is set from September 11-22 at 100 Continental Ave. Grandview Plaza, Kan. 66441.
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Barton Community College will host two total eclipse events

August 14, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze

A total solar eclipse will occur over the United States on Aug. 21, visible on a path from Oregon to South Carolina, crossing over northeast Kansas. Barton County is expected to experience 94 percent of a full eclipse at about 1 p.m.
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WorkFit to host Human Resources Policy Workshop Aug. 29

August 14, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze

Quality human resource policies are important for any business. WorkFit will host a Human Resources Policy Workshop from 9 a.m.-noon on Aug. 29 in the Learning Resource Center Plaza De Cavanaugh Room (L116). The workshop costs $50 per employer with a limit of two participants per employer. WorkFit is a partnership between Advanced Therapy and Sports Medicine and Barton Community College dedicated to reducing work-related injuries and associated costs for employers.
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Rob and Trisha Dove named Old Bill Honoree at 39th annual Barton Foundation Auction; Tickets available until August 14

August 7, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Photo by Brandon Steinert

Each year the Barton Foundation Board chooses someone to honor with the “Old Bill” honorarium at its annual Big Benefit Auction. This year they have chosen Rob and Trisha Dove.
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Ag Instructor Vic Martin: Short-Term vs. Long-Term Gain

Great Bend Tribune
Published August 6, 2017

Part I

Today’s column is in the form of a two-part story. Hopefully it will demonstrate the danger in not thinking long-term and trying to identify the unintended consequences when making farming decisions. Before we start, the goal here is not to identify villains, or heroes for that matter, but the need for everyone involved in agriculture to try and think in the very long-term and critically evaluate information. And for those of us past a certain age, this is the Readers’ Digest version.
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Barton Foundation’s 39th Big Benefit Auction tickets available until August 14

August 3, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Courtesy Photo

Tickets for the Barton Foundation’s 39th Annual Big Benefit Auction themed “Under the Sea” on Aug. 26 are available until Aug. 14. Tickets are $45 each or $360 per table of eight. Only 200 tickets are available. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Great Bend Columbus Club with bidding on the silent auction and complimentary beer available until 8 p.m. Dinner is served at 7 p.m. and the live auction will begin promptly at 8 p.m. Guests must be 21 or older to attend.
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Barton Theatre holding open auditions for fall production “Ah Wilderness!”

August 3, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Photo by Brandon Steinert

Barton Theatre holding open auditions for fall production “Ah Wilderness!”

The Barton Community College Theatre Department will hold open auditions for its fall production “Ah Wilderness!” from 4-7 p.m. Aug. 23 and 24 in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Those wanting to audition can show up anytime during the allotted hours on either night. The Theatre Department will be casting all roles and all technical positions. No preparation is necessary and all are invited to audition.
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Shafer Art Gallery to host opening reception for “ZWEYGARDT” exhibit

August 2, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Courtesy Photos Provided

The Shafer Gallery will host an opening reception for its upcoming exhibit “ZWEYGARDT” from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 11 at the Shafer Gallery. “ZWEYGARDT” features sculptures created from various materials by Kansas native Glenn Zweygardt. The reception will feature refreshments and a gallery talk by Shafer Gallery Director Dave Barnes.
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Barton Community College announces spring 2017 graduates

July 31, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze

Barton Community College has announced its list of graduates who earned associate degrees or certificates for career training during the spring semester of 2017.

Abilene
Troy Blevins, A.A.S. and Emergency Management & Homeland Security Certificate

Albert
Nora Nokes, A.A.S.

Augusta
Mason Hiser, A.S.

Bennington
Ian Hodges, A.S.

Bison
Jenny Shaw, A.S. and Child Development Certificate
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Ag Instructor Vic Martin: Agriculture, Education, and Employment

Great Bend Tribune
Published July 30, 2017

August arrives Tuesday and for most of the area, rains have been light to nonexistent. Much of central Kansas is listed as being abnormally dry or in moderate drought. Thankfully temperatures have moderated a bit and some areas have received beneficial rain. Today’s topic ties together these items:
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