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February 22, 2019
Story and photo by Brandon Steinert

天涯社区官网 will offer transitioning Fort Riley Soldiers, Veterans and family members with DOD ID cards, a grant-funded two-week certificate program at no cost to participants.

The Hazardous Waste Worker Training (HWWT) program gives Soldiers credentials to help them find work after their tenure in the US Army ends. The next course is set from March 18-29 at 100 Continental Ave, Grandview Plaza, which is just north of I-70 at exit 299.

February 20, 2019
Story and photos by Brandon Steinert

The 天涯社区官网 Theatre Department鈥檚 three performances of the late Neil Simon鈥檚 farce, 鈥淩umors鈥, are set for 7:30 p.m. March 1 and 2, with a matinee at 2 p.m. March 3. Tickets are $5 at the door. Students are admitted free.

February 20, 2019
Story and portrait by Brandon Steinert

天涯社区官网 Welding Instructor Wade Morris spent 35 years fusing metal as a pipeline welder, foreman and in various other roles before coming to 天涯社区官网 in the fall of 2018; he knows what it takes to be a good welder. Skill and technique are important technical proficiencies, he said, but the real basis of mastering the trade is found a little deeper.

February 18, 2018

Story by Sara Oberle & Brandon Steinert

The 天涯社区官网 Student Chapter of American Choral Director鈥檚 Association (ACDA) will attend the professional organization鈥檚 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee National Conference from Feb. 27 鈥 March 2 in Kansas City.听

February 13, 2019
Story by Brandon Steinert

Anyone looking to get a start after high school or switch careers should consider attending the Education and Employment Expo hosted by 天涯社区官网 from 1-7 p.m. March 20. The event is free and open to the public. For more information or to reserve a free booth space for your business, contact Agriculture Instructor Maggie Tracy at (620) 786-1120 or tracym@bartonccc.edu.

February 13, 2019
Story by Brandon Steinert

The 天涯社区官网 Foundation Sporting Clay Shoot has become a staple in the event schedule of avid sportsmen across Kansas and beyond, drawing shooters from Nebraska, Oklahoma, Missouri and Texas. The 10th annual shoot is set for Sunday, April 14 at Camp Aldrich.

天涯社区官网 recently honored employees who celebrated landmark years in five year increments. Employees recognized are听(from left) Agriculture Instructor Maggie Tracy, five years; Custodian Rhonda Weingrad, five years; Child Development Center Lead Care Provider Kelly Feist, 20 years; Director of Enterprise Applications and DBA Amy Oelke, 25 years and Piano Instructor Karole Erikson, 35 years. Not shown are Medical Laboratory Technician Program Director Cheryl Lippert, 10 years; Instrumental Instructor Steve Lueth, 15 years and Graphic Designer Connie Wagner, 25 years.

February 11, 2019
Story by Brandon Steinert | Biography Submitted

Expert pianist Dr. Irena Ravitskaya will help 天涯社区官网 celebrate the return of its newly renovated Steinway grand piano with a recital at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel. The piano renovation project was made possible by a grant from the Dorothy Morrison Foundation.

Dr. Ravitskaya, who holds a doctorate in piano performance, will perform works of Beethoven, Schumann, Medtner and Prokofiev. Ravitskaya is currently a faculty member at Fort Hays State University.