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Cowgirl loads wild mustangs on top of trailer as world renown rodeo entertainer
She has both arms, and this cowgirl’s not a bandit. But, there’s no questioning the nationwide traveler’s inbred natural instinct with livestock and ability to cope with whatever conditions might arise. It was minutes before a heavy Kansas Friday evening downpour cut lose. Amanda Payne and husband Josh Sellers, and their youngest daughter, Rowdy, were […]
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 […]
Hey Neighbor 176
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 […]
Hey Neighbor 175
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.