Great Bend Tribune
March 25, 2018
Finally, after over five months of essentially nonexistent precipitation, most of the area received significant moisture with some places receiving well over an inch. The title of this column is a bit tongue and cheek and it is safe to assume we all know the drought is nowhere near over and in fact conditions are little improved. In fact for much of the area the drought rating improved only marginally as dry as the State continues to be.
March 19, 2018
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert
Barton Community College will offer a grant-funded two-week certificate program at no cost to transitioning Fort Sill Soldiers and family members with Department of Defense ID cards.
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 April 16-27 at Truman Education Center B3281 on post.
Great Bend Tribune
Published March 18, 2018
March 16, 2018
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert
Barton freshman basketball player Ty’Darius Harris refuses to stay down for long. A three-month coma, induced by a heart problem, derailed much of his high school basketball career in 2016, and nearly claimed his life.
When he woke from the coma, he had lost some long and short term memory, and had to re-learn to walk, speak and even use the bathroom. Doctors told him it would be two years before he played again. He was back on the court that same year, but it wasn’t easy.
March 15, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Barton Community College’s Community Service Organization (CSO) will host a Career Closet Drive as part of the 11th annual Great Bend Job Fest. The drive will be March 26-April 3.
March 13, 2018
Story and photos by Micah Oelze
Barton Community College has partnered with Larned State Hospital (LSH) to further educate its employees and help them advance in their careers by becoming Licensed Mental Health Technicians (LMHTs). Those interested must apply by April 1. Classes will take place both online and at LSH.
LMHTs work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, helping pass medication and at times taking charge of a unit while a nurse runs between units.
March 13, 2018
Story by Micah Oelze
Barton Community College will have no classes during its spring break from March 19-23. Barton’s offices will remain open through March 21, but will be closed March 22 and 23.
The college’s regular class schedule and business hours will resume Monday, March 26.
March 12, 2018
Story by Todd Moore
The Barton Community College men's basketball team received an at-large berth in the upcoming NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship.
Announced late Monday morning, the 27-6 Cougars received the 16th seed and is paired against 17th seeded Tyler Junior College for the opening game of The Tournament at 10 a.m. Monday at the Hutchinson Sports Arena. The winner will advance to take on top-seeded and unbeaten Indian Hills Community College in the 2 p.m. game on Tuesday.
Great Bend Tribune
Published March 11, 2018
March 8, 2017
Story by Micah Oelze
Courtesy photo submitted
The public is invited to observe a Vocal Masterclass forum from 3:30-5:45 p.m. and from 6:30-8:30 p.m. March 15 in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel in the Fine Arts Building at Barton Community College. Those interested in learning more about vocal technique and performing are encouraged to attend one or both sessions. Admission is free.