Fall Festival To Relive Days Gone By This Weekend At Meriden Threshers’ Old Town
“Apple butter is made from apples, and it has to be put in the jar before being placed on the super market shelf.” That’s just one of the “little things” that’ll be shared with young and folks of all ages at the 35th Fall Festival and Swap Meet, this weekend, at the Meriden Antique Engine […]
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‘Old’ Lindsborg Cowboy Makes Younger Bronc Riders Take Back At Pro Rodeos
“I have two goals for my rodeo career these days, and they’re pretty simple. I intend to always try my hardest, and to have fun while I’m doing it.” Then, the bareback bronc rider contended, “If I win something along the way, that’s just a plus for trying hard and enjoying myself while I’m doing […]
‘Old’ Lindsborg Cowboy Makes Younger Bronc Riders Take Back Seat At Pro Rodeos
“I have two goals for my rodeo career these days, and they’re pretty simple. I intend to always try my hardest, and to have fun while I’m doing it.” Then, the bareback bronc rider contended, “If I win something along the way, that’s just a plus for trying hard and enjoying myself while I’m doing […]
Ag Heritage Park Has Fall Event Set During Old Settlers Day At Alta Vista Saturday
Old-fashioned hand husking of corn will be demonstrated, and everyone is welcome to give the farm task of an earlier time a personal try during the corn picking, shelling, husking and grinding, coordinated by Ag Heritage Park farm museum, Saturday, Sept. 28, at Alta Vista, when the Wabaunsee County community is celebrating its annual Old […]
It Is Always ‘The Plan’
“How could such a horrible family tragedy happen?” Mathematical chances of such an occurrence are infinite. Logically and logistically, it would not seem possible. Analysis of some: “It can’t be God’s doings. Satan must be responsible for such a catastrophe.” Our heartfelt belief and faith are otherwise.
Enthusiastic Crowd Enhances Successful Fourth Flint Hills Bull Blowout
More than 1,500 excited applauders made for an enthusiastic grandstand of spectators at the fourth annual Flint Hills Bull Blowout in Strong City, Kansas. “We really are pleased with the success of our bull riding competition from all perspectives, foremost the crowd that was alive for the two-hour packed evening of entertainment highlighted by bucking […]
Free Admission To Hay Day, Open House At Council Grove Farm Museum Saturday
History comes to life this Saturday at the High Ground Museum. “Everybody’s welcome to come ‘relive exactly what it used to be like’ during our annual open house and hay day,” invited Lloyd Florence, and his wife, Marlene.
Restored Steam Engine Driven From Oskaloosa Farm To Power Separator At McLouth Threshing Bee
“Restoring a steam engine is a bigger task than refurbishing a tractor or pickup.” Just ask Austin Chapman and his partner in profession and hobby Caleb Kearney. But, there’s no denying all of the hard work, time and even high cost becomes worthwhile when they drove their restored 1914 Rumley steam engine from the farm […]