Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Family Show To Highlight Bull Riding Series Championship

It’ll be a family affair for the bull riding series championship at Junction City. “Our three-month, six-performance DEL Motors Live Bull Riding competitions at Corey’s Country Corral have been so popular and successful that we’ve decided to make the Bull Riding Finals feature a full slate of activities on Saturday, Aug. 10,” announced Carl Corey […]

‘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 […]

Utility vehicles rally across the prairie raising funds to benefit Emporia groups

“Green on the green” is one way to describe it. Even better might be “Green on green for green to most-worthwhile causes.” Whatever the terminology, nearly two dozen green utility vehicles matched colors with the glistening green Flint Hills prairie and raised green financial support for two worthwhile Emporia community endeavors.

Unique kickoff bull riding event draws spectator applause for tough competitors

“Resounding success” was the evaluation of spectators, contestants and promoters alike. That was following completion of the two-day kickoff DEL Motors Bull Riding Series hosted by Corey’s Country Corral in Grandview Plaza at Junction City. “Such a grand weekend we had all the excitement you could ask for. There were rank bulls mounted by cowboys […]

Entertainment at its best promised for live bull riding series this summer

“The most dangerous sport participated in by man is coming to Junction City.” “Everybody around here loves cowboys and the cowboy way of life, and nothing gets peoples’ adrenalin flowing more than cowboys riding big, mean, colorful, rank bucking bulls,” declared Carl Corey at Corey’s Country Corral in Junction City.

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.

Antique Tractor Show Set For Spring Opening Of Alta Vista’s Ag Heritage Park

It’ll be spring crank up time while stepping back in time. That’s the Antique & New Tractor Show Saturday, April 21, at the Ag Heritage Park in Alta Vista. “We welcome all tractors, antique or new, for the show to ‘crank up’ the spring season of visitors to the park,” invited Connie Larson, chairman of […]