June 16, 2014

The Shafer Art Gallery will host a “fiesta reception” to kick off the traveling exhibit “Estamos Aqui” from 6-8 p.m. Friday, June 27 featuring contemporary serigraphs by 40 artists, who create from the Latino/Chicano perspective as well guest exhibits in the same vain from local artists Humberto Saenz of Wichita and Hugo Gonzales of Great Bend.  The event will include authentic Mexican food, live mariachi music, cultural dance and children’s activities. 

Estamos Aqui Exhibit

June 10, 2014

Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

Barton Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) student Jonna Anspaugh of Heizer received the Outstanding Student Award from the Kansas Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (KSCLS) in April.  The award was presented to her at the MLT pinning on commencement day on May 16.

June 9, 2014
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert

Daryl Beck has been incarcerated at Ellsworth Correctional Facility for nearly eight long years, but like most inmates, Beck will not be in prison forever – he will be a free man again. His release date is August 15.

June 3, 2014
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Brandon Steinert

Barton Community College debate and forensics competitor Chase Pumford of Great Bend was crowned the JV National Champion in “Persuasive Speaking,” at the National Speech and Debate Tournament in Hutchinson March 14-16.