Kansas girl looks to home court advantage at international competition for unique paralympic sport
“I’m really excited about playing for my team mates and my country, and of course the individual competition.” Elizabeth Flora-Swick, 19, Gardner, is anticipating the 2013 Boccia Americas Cup, August 2-9, at the New Century Field House near Gardner. “I practice about four times a week for an hour-and-a-half at a time. I get pretty […]
Goats for more than roping
“Where’s the goat ropin’ today?” That’s not an uncommon question among cowboys, but these days it’s often in jest, downplaying the roping sport. However, there are still goat roping events in some locales, and that really wasn’t too uncommon a half century ago. Several of those who team roped every other Thursday night said they […]
Colorful arc after rain most meaningful
“There was a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.” Actually, we didn’t go search for that, but the evening was described by others as “gorgeous,” and “just perfect,” after the gigantic rainbow disappeared in the clouds. It had been an indecisive early evening as much needed showers lingered forcing inquisitions whether there […]
Harveyville Farmer relives different age of agriculture and in life
Wheat hauling recently turned back the pages more than a century when a team of mules came clopping onto the dump bin at the elevator in Burlingame. “I was just fulfilling the promise to my Grandma from many years ago. I told her someday I’d take a load of grain to the elevator with a […]
‘Family Fun For All’ At Third Annual Jackson County Rodeo Near Holton
“Grab your hat, put on your spurs, bring your lawn chair, if you’re not planning to ride a bronc or a bull, and lets, rodeo,” welcomed Deb Dillner. “It’s time for the third annual Jackson County Rodeo, Friday and Saturday, July 16-27, a the Northeast Kansas Heritage Complex south of Holton on Highway 75, then […]
Color significant to life
“You must like red.” The little cowgirl on her spotted horse made that observation as she rode by while we were tightening our saddle before mounting ’Zane for the next class. “Yep, you’re right,” we congenially responded.
Horse slaughter reopening likely still long before reality in this country
The four-day weekend of horse activities was again frequented with news, discussion and controversy of horse slaughter reopening in this country. Announcements that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) had approved production at horse processing plants in New Mexico and Iowa, and the possibility of additional plants opening in Missouri, Oklahoma and Tennessee, brought […]
Oklahoma Team Champion with local ranches ranking high at Santa Fe Trail Rodeo
Buford Ranches of Welch, Oklahoma, went home with the championship title out of a dozen teams competing at the 27th annual Santa Fe Trail Ranch Rodeo in Council Grove. By winning the rodeo, the working cowboys on the Craig County team earned the right to compete at the 18th annual Working Ranch Cowboys Association World […]
Special attractions for Santa Fe Trail Ranch Rodeo at Council Grove July 5-6
“Action packed” is the best way to describe the 27th annual Santa Fe Trail Ranch Rodeo set for Council Grove, Friday and Saturday, July 5-6. “Of course, the rodeo is the biggest attraction, and it will again be sanctioned by the Working Ranch Cowboys Association,” announced Clay Wilson, president of the Morris County Youth Rodeo […]
Fourth of July more than loud bangs
“Don’t blow your fingers off.” That is a frequent warning issued by parents this week, and even by others usually in jest, as fireworks are being detonated. Yet, it is a legitimate concern, as every first week of July, there are numerous accidents, with explosives that seem so harmless.