Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Tough Competition As Rhythmic Recitations Yield Champion Kansas Cowboy Poets

It’s not easy to be a champion cowboy. While there’s always been a romantic sense about the cowboy way of life, there’s nothing that’s ever been easy about the profession. Likewise, it’s plenty hard becoming a champion cowboy poet. Proof is readily verified as tough competition in three qualifying rounds brought the best from three […]

Osage County Economic Development Helps Entrepreneurs Develop New Businesses

Small town business success is difficult at the best. While that is a depressing statement, it is a sad fact. However, most conscientiously aware of the gloomy proven statistic, Osage County Economic Development is going above and beyond to assist entrepreneurs in developing rural enterprises that will continue to thrive.

Flint Hills Cowboy Reflects As Honored Rodeo Parade Grand Marshall

More than five decades in the saddle gives a cowboy broad perspective and certainly an opportunity to see ample changes in the profession and industry served. Couple bounteous generosity and diversity with desire and record of assisting others throughout the Flint Hills, this cowboy received semblance recognition for his honorable lifetime achievements during the recent […]

Draft Horse Pulled Planned By Burlingame Saddle Club June 14

Another special attraction is planned by the Burlingame Saddle Club. “We’re having our first annual Draft Horse Pull on Saturday evening, June 14, starting at 6 o’clock, in the arena, located at 829 South Rodeo Drive in Burlingame,” announced Pat Rusher, saddle club official.

Old-Fashioned Fun For All Planned At Madison Days

Country entertainment for all has been promised at Madison. “We have three days of family fun events for every age group, scheduled June 13-14-15, at Madison Days 2014,” announced Rachel Ballard, chairman. Festivities kick off at noon, Friday, June 13, in the northern Greenwood County farming community of Madison, with free hot dogs and soda […]

Pioneer Bluffs Plans ‘Open Ranch’ Day Art, Fun And Picnic

It’ll be an “Open Ranch” at one of the most historic and picturesque ranches in the Flint Hills, and the entire world. “We are planning a day of relaxing time for artists to work, and for art lovers to watch them and view art exhibits, and for all to have a picnic lunch in the […]

Kansas High School Rodeo Association Finals Again Set For Topeka

The Kansas High School Rodeo Finals will be in Topeka again this year. After being at Hutchinson for several years, the year-end championship competition, featuring the top 15 cowboys and cowgirls in all events at high school rodeos throughout the state last fall and this spring, returns to Topeka this year. It is scheduled June […]