Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Rural Community Picks Up Pace And Size When Mud Runners Have Competition This Saturday

Alta Vista’s population will more than double when the Mud Runners come to town. “We’ll have contestants from four states and spectators from throughout the Midwest for our Bogging in the Vista, right at the south edge of Alta Vista, Saturday, Aug. 22, with gates opening at 8 o’clock, and competition beginning at noon,” announced […]

Fundraiser Effort At Valley Falls For Farmer Suffering Stroke

“Community is coming together in a time of another’s need.” That’s the way it’s been for farmers since the beginning when one experienced hardship and work must still be done, neighbors, friends and family from many miles and counties around come to assist.

Corn Returns As King

“The corn crop has never looked better.” Not a day goes one by that somebody doesn’t comment about the tall, lush, green cornfields. When we “started to farm” in 1965, our first crop was corn. Seven acres, now a soccer field, were rented, with a contract typed up at the bank. A two-bottom plow on […]