Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Preparedness In Case of Catastrophe Is Emphasis For Kansas ‘Prepper’ Expo At Holton

Survival skills become most important should natural disaster occur. Special training and knowledge to assist with that most serious need is now available to the public. “The Spring 2014 Kansas Prepper Expo, a survival and self-sufficiency program, is scheduled Saturday, May 3, at the Jackson County 4-H Building in Holton,” announced Bobby Spagnuolo, Topeka, vice […]

Flint Hills Mounted Shooters Plan Clinic And Competition At Topeka

Ever dream of chasing bad guys in black hats across the prairie from the back of your buckskin stallion firing your .45 revolver before they get away forever? Few of the baby boomer generation haven’t at least had a passing thought of being Matt Dillon or another cowboy in a white hat pursuing runaway outlaws.

Swine Disease Concerns Initiate Alarm Again About Wild Hog Populations

What is a big time sport to one is a major expensive harmful varmint to another. Hunters travel major distances to Oklahoma, and even farther into Texas, for hunting wild hogs.  Method of harvesting their prey varies from firearms to archery to hand weapons with dogs to a wide array of trapping, but the sportsmen […]

Antique Farm Machinery Displays Attract Visitors From Far And Wide

“There is certain sentimentality in looking at the way things used to be.” While generally true, when methods used by forefathers producing essential agricultural commodities in early decades of the previous century are on parade, interests within inner feelings climb higher.

Preparedness In Case Of Catastrophe Emphasis For Kansas ‘Prepper’ Expo

Survival skills become most important should natural disaster occur. Special training and knowledge to assist with that most serious need is now available to the public. “The Spring 2014 Kansas Prepper Expo, a survival and self-sufficiency program, is scheduled Saturday, May 3, at the Jackson County 4-H Building in Holton,” announced Bobby Spagnuolo, Topeka, vice […]

Still No Clear Innocence In Rancher’s Evasion Of Government Grassland Rent

Now, just about everybody across the land has heard at least a bit about a Nevada rancher’s conflict over back payments for his cattle grazing government-owned land. Media sources at every level have touched on the issue with major wire service stories making front pages and airwaves giving peak time play. Each has an individual […]

Truly Exquisite In Every Way

“A beautiful woman.” Always smiling, friendly, interested in another, busy mind and hands, immaculate home sweet home with delicious enjoyable mealtime, yet remembering her roots, often crediting those who’d been part of her life One comment she made 50 years ago, we’ve vividly retained: “When you’re born, God knows exactly what you’re going to do, […]