People watching must be our favorite pastime.
So much of life these days seems to be “hurry up and wait.” Unless we’re talking on the cell phone, writing notes to our self or praying, we can’t figure out what else to do. Continue reading →
Month: June 2011
First Kansas Ranch Rodeo Plans Silver Anniversary Party With Great American Cowboy Red Steagall Entertaining
The original ranch rodeo in Kansas is planning its silver anniversary celebration.
Ranch rodeos are commonplace throughout the country today, but 25 years ago, they were pretty much non-existent except for a few in Texas.
“I saw a story in the Western Horseman magazine about one of those rodeos, and I suggested the idea of having one at Council Grove to some of my cowboy friends,” recalled Kenneth Muller, lifetime rancher who served as president of the Morris County Youth Rodeo Association at that time.
First Kansas Ranch Rodeo Plans Silver Anniversary Party With Great American Cowboy Red Steagall Entertaining
The original ranch rodeo in Kansas is planning its silver anniversary celebration.
Ranch rodeos are commonplace throughout the country today, but 25 years ago, they were pretty much non-existent except for a few in Texas.
“I saw a story in the Western Horseman magazine about one of those rodeos, and I suggested the idea of having one at Council Grove to some of my cowboy friends,” recalled Kenneth Muller, lifetime rancher who served as president of the Morris County Youth Rodeo Association at that time. Continue reading →
Rodeo Set For October In China To Help Spread Good American Culture
Improved international relations is the number one intent of “Rodeo China.”
While considerable publicity is being given to the first rodeo in China, “Our main objective is to build a new connection between the United States and Chinese citizens, both rural and urban,” according to John McBeth, 1974 world champion rodeo saddle bronc rider from Andover. Continue reading →
Sunday Really More Than Time To Rest
“He had a full house.”
That’s apparently a big deal for card players, but we know nothing about the game. However, from what we can vaguely understand, there is a unique similarity between the terminology and our thought. Continue reading →
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World Champion Cowboy John McBeth Remains Closely Tied To Sport Of Rodeo
“An amateur competes against everyone, but a true professional competes against himself.
“You need to approach each ride with the idea you are going to spur one inch higher every jump.”
World champion saddle bronc rider John McBeth quoted the advice given to him many years ago by a “great rodeo cowboy.” Continue reading →
Childhood Experiences Have Lifelong Influence
Camp leaves a lifetime impression.
One of the fondest memories of growing up is the four days we attended county camp at Rock Springs 4-H Center, southwest of Junction City.
Those great recollections resurfaced Friday morning during a live radio broadcast from the lobby of the same dining hall we’d eaten at four-and-half decades ago. Continue reading →
Rewards Can Come Most Unexpectedly
“No pain, no gain.”
That’s another often repeated philosophy we’ve generally found true. There are some folks who make no special effort, yet reap many advantages as if a blessing from above. It’s always just the opposite with us. Continue reading →
Longtime Volland Ranch Heritage Continues As Host For Symphony In The Flint Hills
One of the best managed, most picturesque native Bluestem pastures in the world will play host to the Symphony In The Flint Hills on Saturday.
Keith Schultz and his family and partner have been busy working with Symphony coordinators supplementing the grassland’s roadways and fencing to accommodate the more than 7,500 guests coming to their Volland Ranch.