Olivet Farmer Still Busy With Lifetime Second Job After Retiring From 50 Years With County Highway Department
Working one job for half-a-century is a major accomplishment but Glen Tyson has been in his “second profession” even longer. “Well, after 13,331 days, February 28, 2022, was my last day with the Osage County Highway Department, “Tyson said.
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 EquiFest Attraction, Breakaway Roping Offers Beginner Learning Experiences Plus Big Payoff For Fastest Overall Ropers
Breakaway roping competition is fast becoming one of the most popular highest paying events in the sport of rodeo. Quite longtime, breakaway roping had been an event typically intended for youth and cowgirls. That has changed in recent times as breed associations have included breakaway competitions for all amateur riders.
‘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.
Legendary Kansas Horsemen Tell Their Stories Looking To Future With Horses
Involvement with horses has been the lives of four legendary Kansas horsemen speaking at the EquiFest of Kansas in Salina. Dr. Stan O’Neill moderated the panel featuring personal stories, occurrences and outlooks for the equine industry.
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. […]