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Great Bend Tribune
August 12, 2018

First as usual, a drought update is in order.  Again, nothing after 8 a.m. this past Tuesday is included.  Not much has changed with the western half of Kansas mostly out of drought conditions, this area in moderate drought, and the eastern half of the state, especially in the central Flint Hills in extreme and exceptional drought.  Today’s topic isn’t about red or white wine but red or white wheat.  You may have heard of white wheat but what is it and why should we plant it?

August 10, 2018
Story by Micah Oelze

The Barton Community College Theatre Department will hold open auditions for its fall production of “Harvey” from 4-6 p.m. Aug. 20 and 21 in the Fine Arts Auditorium, or by arrangement with Theatre Director Dr. Rick Abel. Those who wish 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.

August 10, 2018
Story by Brandon Steinert

Trail’s End Lodge, a small hunting lodge at Camp Aldrich, caught fire early Friday morning.

There were no injuries. The camp was not in use at the time.

The Camp Ranger noticed the flames when he stepped outside to start his day at about 5 a.m. The Claflin Fire Department responded to the call.

Vice President of Administration Mark Dean said the cause is unknown and the Fire Marshal had not yet been on the scene as of 8:30 a.m.

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-Update at 11:43 a.m.-
 

 
August 9, 2018
Story by Dave Barnes
Courtesy Photos

Great Bend watercolorist and Barton Community College Coordinator of Workforce Training Events Krystall Barnes is a featured artist through October 21 at the Birger Sandzen Memorial Gallery in Lindsborg. Her exhibition of original watercolor paintings is entitled “Emergence.”

August 8, 2018
Story by Micah Oelze

Tickets for the Barton Foundation’s 40th Annual Big Benefit Auction, themed “Clownin’ Around," are available until Aug. 13. Tickets are $45 each or $360 per table of eight. No tickets will be sold at the door. Doors open at 6 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Great Bend Knights of Columbus with free beer and food served until 8 p.m. The live auction will begin promptly at 8 p.m.

Coleen Cape, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, said the donated items up for grabs should be a draw this year.

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Published August 5, 2018

 
August 2, 2018
Story by Micah Oelze
Courtesy Photos Provided

The Shafer Art Gallery’s latest exhibit “Topographies: Installations by Bliven and Heimbaugh” will be on display from Aug. 10-Sept. 8 with an opening reception on Aug. 10 at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be provided and an artist will walk visitors through the gallery. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Admission is free.

The Shafer Art Gallery moto “where the old west meets the future” has never been more true than with the gallery’s newest exhibit.

 
August 2, 2018
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 2018.

Agra
Kathleen Wilson, Dietary Manager Certificate

Albert
Spencer Ewy, A.S.

Assaria
Kannen Haist, A.S.

Auburn
Trenton Miles, Automotive Technology Certificate

Great Bend Tribune
July 15, 2018

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Published July 29, 2018