‘Little Town On The Prairie” Sets 125th Birthday Party At Alta Vista’s Old Settlers Day
It’s time for a celebration at the “Little Town on the Prairie.” That’s the 125th anniversary for Alta Vista, Kansas. While many rural Kansas communities started earlier, and at about the same time, no longer exist, Alta Vista continues with stable population, an active business district and the always-critical schools.
Champion Cowboy Prefers Riding Bulls Instead Of Horses
“Riding horses is more dangerous than riding bulls.” That’s not true, just about everybody argues. One exception is Cooper Kanngiesser, a cowboy who rides horses, but given the druthers, he’ll mount a rodeo bull.
Corn Picking And Quilt Show Saturday At Alta Vista’s Ag Heritage Park
It’ll be a “step back in time” at Alta Vista on Saturday. “Old-fashioned corn harvest will highlight activities planned at Ag Heritage Park on the south edge of Alta Vista, which will be celebrating its 125th anniversary during the annual Old Settlers Day celebration, on September 22,” announced Connie Larson, park board president.
Chase County Cowboys And Families Are Top Ranch Rodeo Team
It’s all in the life of cowboys and their families. That’s ranch rodeo to Bud Higgs and Randy Peterson. Perhaps more readily recognized as the Buck Creek-Lonesome Pine Ranches team for their two decades of arena success, Higgs and Peterson are cowboys by profession and family men at heart.
Pageant To Relive Kaw Indian History At Council Grove This Weekend
Although the Kaw Tribe was exiled from Kansas 139 years ago, members of the Kaw Nation will return once again to their Kansas homeland to tell the story of their ancestors for the outdoor drama pageant, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 14-15, at 8 o’clock in the Old Riverbed Amphitheater at Council Grove.
Hazards Can Be Cautionary Necessities
“Pesticides are poison to kill.” Again we were reminded of that after recent showers. Insecticides, herbicides, de-wormers, cattle pour-on, mouse bait, and on and on are intended for a single purpose: “To kill.”
A Saturday Night For The Family Set At Strong City Rodeo Grounds
It’ll be “a family affair” from start to finish. Initially, one likely won’t understand that analysis, but truly the third annual Flint Hills Bull Blowout at Strong City, Saturday evening , Sept. 8, will be family oriented from every aspect.
Hippie The Clown Entertains Crowds From Barrel And In Rodeo Arena
This Hippie is a real clown. While that might sound like a pun, there’s truth to it, even though these days Wesley Engelkes often looks more like a clown than he does a hippie. Actually, he’s cowboy turned bull rider turned clown and bull fighter, now preferring to be called an “entertainer.”
Pre-Destined Whatever Occurs
“In the blink of an eye.” The world can change just like that. Again we were reminded as we were watching a car coming from the right, started to pull in behind it without looking left, where a large semi-truck was coming towards just yards away.
Certain Obsessions Are Essential
“Addictions are uncontrollable desires.” That’s our definition, but the dictionary lists more. Typically, one considers an addiction as bad, and perhaps it is. Initially some might think of health-damaging-use of drugs and alcohol. Not having those attractions, we can’t really make an honest evaluation.