Great Bend Tribune
Published January 1, 2017
2017 is here and after a tumultuous 2016, here’s hoping for a prosperous, happy New Year. As we enter a new year, let’s take a brief look at the potential stories of the year.
Great Bend Tribune
Published December 18, 2016
The Christmas season is here and a new year isn’t far behind. This week and next, let’s take a brief look at the top agriculture stories of 2016. These are in no particular order and your list may vary from this one.
December 14, 2016
Story by Micah Oelze
Courtesy Photo
The Community Service Organization (CSO) at Barton Community College raised more than $600 worth of gifts and gift cards for Barton students for Christmas through member donations. Pictured are just a few of the members who participated in the event. They are (from left) Amanda Evans, Emmy Kempke, Brittnee Barber, Molly Morgan, Brant Millerborg, Michael Sinks and Corrigan Bartlett.
December 14, 2016
Story by Micah Oelze
Barton Community College will help area high school juniors plan for their futures at Junior Day, starting at 9 a.m. Feb. 15, with a sign-up deadline of Feb. 1. Those interested can sign up at juniorday.bartonccc.edu.
December 14, 2016
Story and portrait by Brandon Steinert
Ovie Cade’s nontraditional career path stands in stark contrast to the current norms. While his fellow high school graduates went off to universities in the hopes of landing a job after four years of study and student loans, he began work as a shop-helper for a company in Houston.
The company offered him welding training opportunities if he did well. It only took 30 days and they made good on the promise. He began hands-on training in the evenings after work.
Great Bend Tribune
Published December 11, 2016
The area has finally experienced a blast of winter. Lows well-below freezing and a day where temperatures never rose above freezing. Livestock and other mammals can cope pretty well with adequate food and water. Reptiles and certain mammals hibernate. Birds migrate. But how do plants such as our 2017 wheat and canola crop cope? What about perennial plants like prairie grasses and alfalfa? They usually cope better than we expect.
December 6, 2016
Story by Micah Oelze
Barton Community College’s Center for Adult Education will soon start its nine-week GED Preparation Class.
Barton will offer two sessions. Orientation options are 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday Jan. 9 and Thursday Jan. 12 or 3-7 p.m. Tuesday Jan. 10 and Thursday Jan. 12 at 1025 Main St. in Great Bend. Orientation classes are the first step to obtaining a GED and are required before official preparation courses can be taken. Those interested can call ahead or arrive on the first day of orientation.
Kevin Salzman poses for a photo on Barton Community College’s Campus.
December 6, 2016
Story and photo by Micah Oelze
As a lifelong learner, Kevin Salzman, newly elected county attorney for Ness and Ford counties, has history with education. Starting out as a Biblical Studies major in his undergraduate years. Then he attended law school. Most recently he has taken a more unconventional approach to his education and he is a proud Barton Community College student.
Great Bend Tribune
Published December 4, 2016
Great Bend Tribune
Published November 27, 2016
Here’s hoping everyone had a great Thanksgiving and helped our consumer economy, especially our local and locally owned businesses. Rather than delve deeply into a topic today, let’s take a look at where our area is as of the end of November.