Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

Corn harvest hard work no matter how done in days of the past

“Gee. Come on, get along Minnie. Haw. Get around, Molly.” There was almost a sing in the demand and certainly spryness as Ralph Anderson with beard, flopping straw hat and bibbed overalls provided verbal accompaniment to driving lines as maneuvering his near-four-ton draft horse team.

Alta Vista’s Old Settlers Day to recognize community during Saturday festivities

Community Appreciation Day is what the long traditional Old Settlers Day celebration has been tagged this Saturday, Sept. 27, at Alta Vista. According to Pam McDiffett, city official, the Alta Vista Chamber of Commerce has a full slate of activities for all ages scheduled  all day throughout the rural western Wabaunsee County community.

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.

Ag Heritage Park Has Fall Event Set During Old Settlers Day At Alta Vista Saturday

Old-fashioned hand husking of corn will be demonstrated, and everyone is welcome to give the farm task of an earlier time a personal try during the corn picking, shelling, husking and grinding, coordinated by Ag Heritage Park farm museum, Saturday, Sept. 28, at Alta Vista, when the Wabaunsee County community is celebrating its annual Old […]

Ag Heritage attractions draw large crowd from near and far

“Despite chilly weather, it was a delightful time for country folks, and urbanites, too, from all around.” That has to be the best synopsis of the recent 2013 Spring Crank Up Tractor Show, and a number of related activities, at Ag Heritage Park in Alta Vista, according to the family of Everett Zimmerman.

Corn Picking And Quilt Show Saturday At Alta Vista’s Ag Heritage Park

It’ll be a “step back in time” at Alta Vista on Saturday. “Old-fashioned corn harvest will highlight activities planned at Ag Heritage Park on the south edge of Alta Vista, which will be celebrating its 125th anniversary during the annual Old Settlers Day celebration, on September 22,” announced Connie Larson, park board president.

Antique Tractor Show Set For Spring Opening Of Alta Vista’s Ag Heritage Park

It’ll be spring crank up time while stepping back in time. That’s the Antique & New Tractor Show Saturday, April 21, at the Ag Heritage Park in Alta Vista. “We welcome all tractors, antique or new, for the show to ‘crank up’ the spring season of visitors to the park,” invited Connie Larson, chairman of […]