Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Highly-Qualified Clown’s Main Job Is Entertaining Professional Rodeo Crowds

He’s a typical rancher. But, there’s “the rest of the story.” He’s a former football standout, seven-event rodeo contestant, champion bronc rider, martial arts specialist, full-contact-fight winner, “Poweriser-Stilt-jumper,” school teacher, bus driver, guitarist, dance student, businessman, TV star, animal trainer, funnyman, bull fighter and barrel man. He’s even “Elvis,” believe or not.

Personal Property Is Private

“No trespassing means stay out.” Even if personally-owned land is not publicly posted to “Keep Out,” it’s still private property. Nobody else has the right to be there unless they have the owner’s permission. The only law-abiding way to know the complete truth of one’s word is if it’s in writing.

El Dorado Team Champion At 26th Annual Santa Fe Trail Ranch Rodeo

It was much like everyday life on a Flint Hills ranch at the rodeo arena just east of Council Grove. But, there were cowboys from the Flint Hills and well beyond gathered for competition at the 26th annual Santa Fe Trail Ranch Rodeo, sponsored by the Morris County Youth Rodeo Association.

Morris County Youth Rodeo Association Winners Presented Unique Award

Special trophies designed and made by Alexander Artworks of Council Grove were presented to the all-around division winners at the 32nd annual Youth Rodeo, sponsored by the Morris County Youth Rodeo Association, at the arena east of Council Grove. Receiving the unique awards were Casey Hayes, intermediate cowboy, Harveyville; Calvin Coddington, senior cowboy, Allen; Cordon […]

Handshake Tells Life’s Story

“A grip of steel, and a heart of gold.” That’s the only way to describe one’s feeling when shaking hands with certain people. It happened today as we left church, and a friend extended his right hand to ours in cordial acknowledgment.