August 29, 2017
Story by Brandon Steinert
A life spent in pursuit of what is right and good despite personal sacrifice is a rarity, and is a life to be celebrated and remembered.
The late Jerry Schrader embodied that existence as a veterinarian caring for animals and as an advocate for his community. He played a key role in founding Barton Community College and was one of the first to serve on its Board of Trustees and eventually taught some science classes.
Great Bend Tribune
Published August 27, 2017
The weather recently provided moisture and more moderate temperatures. Good for finishing off summer row crops, except needing heat to move corn and milo to the finish line, and for those looking forward to planting the 2018 wheat crop in a few weeks. There is one added benefit that many may over look – controlling the green bridge.
August 25, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
The Barton Planetarium will host “The Cowboy Astronomer” at 7 p.m. Aug. 28 in the Barton Community College Planetarium located in the Science Building.
“The Cowboy Astronomer” is a 37-minute full-dome video composed of a collection of star tales and Native American legends, combined with constellation identification, star-hopping and astronomy facts told from the unique viewpoint of a cowboy astronomer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.