Historical 100-Year-Old Workhorse Barn Renovated To Picturesque Red And White Nine-Stall Ranch Horse Facility
“Should we remodel it, or bulldoze it down, and start over?” That was a major dilemma when the neighbor man, who we’d asked to paint our 100-year-old barn, insisted, “It’s going to take lots of work, before the barn should be painted again.”
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.
Dedicated Mayor’s ‘Love For Hometown’ Brings Grocery Store Back To Alta Vista
“Small towns can survive and thrive.” The mayor didn’t exactly say that, but the feeling was obviously in his heart, and he’s doing his part to create a reality. Philosophies have been for a rural community to live, there must be a school, and a grocery store. Apparently that is true, as just simple computation […]
Farmer’s Wife To Sign Life’s Storybook At Alta Vista Park
The book “From High Heels To Gumboots, One Cow Pie at a Time” is a true tale of a city girl becoming a farmer’s wife.
Artistic Woodworker Leaves Legacy In Home, Community And Family
“Beauty of nature most creatively enhanced in a truly unpretentious manner.” The recent passing of Bud Dugan leaves an undisputable void in originality further enriching Mother Nature’s splendor. Rosalie, his wife of almost 56 years, accompanied by their children, Garrett and Shari, reflected on the unassuming man of many talents.
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.
‘Little Town On The Prairie” Sets 125th Birthday Party At Alta Vista’s Old Settlers Day
It’s time for a celebration at the “Little Town on the Prairie.” That’s the 125th anniversary for Alta Vista, Kansas. While many rural Kansas communities started earlier, and at about the same time, no longer exist, Alta Vista continues with stable population, an active business district and the always-critical schools.
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.