Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Flat Tire Assistance Appreciated

“Fortunately, the tire was only flat on the bottom side.” A common intended joke said by others when a person has a flat tire, most upsetting when an urgent situation.

The Evidence Of Things Unseen

When receiving Jerry Aveta’s book, “The Evidence Of Things Unseen,” in the mail sent from the publisher at no charge, I was intimidated. The small type, long sentences, limited paragraphing for 182 pages appeared very gray. It could only be boring and be more time consuming than I wanted to spend reading.

Lonesome Pine Ranch Best Training For Working Cowboys Pursuing Rodeo Titles

One of the most renowned ranch rodeo teams in the country professionally live the real cowboy life every day. Lonesome Pine Ranch, Cedar Point, claimed its most recent ranch rodeo title at the EquiFest of Kansas in Salina. It is one of nearly uncountable such feats of the true working cowboys. 

‘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. […]