By MIKE COURSON
Great Bend Post
November and December see the convergence of many things. Last winter, Barton Community College wrestling coach Nathan Broeckelman linked that sport with Christmas by volunteering his team to help with Christmas decorations in the community. His wrestlers are again offering that service this year.
"It will be donation-based," he said. "Last year it was pretty successful helping the community out. Some gave donations, some cooked us a meal over break. We're going to hopefully start that on Monday."
The wrestlers have no classes next week due to Thanksgiving so Monday through Wednesday are an ideal time for volunteering. They will offer their services through Dec. 13, hanging lights or putting up inflatables.
"We love being involved in the community," said Broeckelman. "We love giving back to the community. We try to give back in multiple ways. I think it's important that our wrestlers are seeing the community, not just for the college, but to show them life's not all about trying to do things to make money. Sometimes you just have to give a helping hand and help people out."
There are 24 wrestlers and three managers on this year's squad. The wrestlers can hang lights on anything they can reach with small ladders. Contact Broeckelman at (785) 871-7981 for more details.