Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

‘New’ Sleigh Still Horseless

“That skiff of snow wasn’t enough to bring the ‘new’ sleigh out of the barn.” Uncertain if there’d even been sufficient white stuff whether Maggie would have been hooked.  Still oh what fun it will be when that time comes.

Ranch Teams Of Working Cowboys Claim EquiFest Rodeo Accolades

Working ranch cowboys from throughout Kansas were in rodeo competition two nights during the EquiFest of Kansas at Salina. Molly Olson managed the rodeo hosted by the Kansas Horse Council and sponsored by Adequan with Maynard Buckles to champions.

Home Deliveries Nothing New

“Call ‘Four One Oh’ for free delivery twice daily.” Advertised heavily, seemingly proudly promoted was that service of Buchman’s Grocery, long gone family business in Council Grove. Now many years later grocery stores and other businesses are offering home deliveries. It is as if the service is new and completely unique, but that’s definitely not […]

Historic Former Lecompton High School Benefit Rummage Sale Planned

A fundraiser to benefit the historic Lecompton High School is scheduled Friday and Saturday, March 25th and 26th. Sponsored by the Lecompton Historical Society and Lecompton Community Pride, the “rummage sale” is in the former high school at 620 Woodson Avenue, Lecompton. It will be from 8 o’clock both mornings to 4 o’clock each afternoon. […]

New Books Bring Reflections

“Reading is the best way to be informed about the past, present and future while also having a fun time.” Always enjoying reading since learning how more than 65 years ago, newspapers have generally been read the most. However, books have also been a prominent source of reading through the decades taking spurts of frequency. […]

‘Beautiful’ Snow Is Work

“Who said they sure would like to have some snow?” That’s the same one who insisted, “It sure is a pretty snow.”