‘Caroline Ingalls’ To At Farm Heritage Celebration In Parsons
A full lineup of educational and fun activities are planned for the sixth annual Farm Heritage Celebration, Friday and Saturday, Oct. 4-5, at Parson’s Tolen Creek Park, just south of Stockyards Travel Plaza at the U.S. 400/U.S. 59 intersection, announced Kari West, who’s been instrumental in the coordination.
Chisholm Trail Comes To Life Again For Full Day Of Festivities Saturday At Abilene
Days of Longhorn steers slowly rambling into the railroad stockyards as dusty cowboys look toward the Alamo Saloon just a few yards off the Chisholm Trail will almost again come to life this weekend.
Early Risers Get More Done
“Early to bed, early to rise makes a cowboy healthy, wealthy and wise.” That old saying isn’t completely true, but there’s still worth in the philosophy. It does seem: “The early bird gets the worm.” Farmers and ranchers of an earlier day typically were up and outside milking cows, or riding their horse to a […]
Manhattan Ranch To Host ‘Fall Festival On The Farm’ For Five Weekends
“Fall on the farm is more fun than most city kids have ever imagined.” But, youngsters from all around, their folks, grandparents and everybody can find out what it’s really like at the “Fall Festival on the Farm” planned for the next five weekends at the Lazy T Ranch near Manhattan.
Fall Festival To Relive Days Gone By This Weekend At Meriden Threshers’ Old Town
“Apple butter is made from apples, and it has to be put in the jar before being placed on the super market shelf.” That’s just one of the “little things” that’ll be shared with young and folks of all ages at the 35th Fall Festival and Swap Meet, this weekend, at the Meriden Antique Engine […]
‘Old’ Lindsborg Cowboy Makes Younger Bronc Riders Take Back Seat At Pro Rodeos
“I have two goals for my rodeo career these days, and they’re pretty simple. I intend to always try my hardest, and to have fun while I’m doing it.” Then, the bareback bronc rider contended, “If I win something along the way, that’s just a plus for trying hard and enjoying myself while I’m doing […]
Ag Heritage Park Has Fall Event Set During Old Settlers Day At Alta Vista Saturday
Old-fashioned hand husking of corn will be demonstrated, and everyone is welcome to give the farm task of an earlier time a personal try during the corn picking, shelling, husking and grinding, coordinated by Ag Heritage Park farm museum, Saturday, Sept. 28, at Alta Vista, when the Wabaunsee County community is celebrating its annual Old […]
It Is Always ‘The Plan’
“How could such a horrible family tragedy happen?” Mathematical chances of such an occurrence are infinite. Logically and logistically, it would not seem possible. Analysis of some: “It can’t be God’s doings. Satan must be responsible for such a catastrophe.” Our heartfelt belief and faith are otherwise.
Enthusiastic Crowd Enhances Successful Fourth Flint Hills Bull Blowout
More than 1,500 excited applauders made for an enthusiastic grandstand of spectators at the fourth annual Flint Hills Bull Blowout in Strong City, Kansas. “We really are pleased with the success of our bull riding competition from all perspectives, foremost the crowd that was alive for the two-hour packed evening of entertainment highlighted by bucking […]
Free Admission To Hay Day, Open House At Council Grove Farm Museum Saturday
History comes to life this Saturday at the High Ground Museum. “Everybody’s welcome to come ‘relive exactly what it used to be like’ during our annual open house and hay day,” invited Lloyd Florence, and his wife, Marlene.