Frank J. Buchman

Cowboy • Horseman • Writer

St. George Cowgirl Passionate About Others Learning Benefits Of Horses

“No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle.” It’s an often repeated quotation originally credited to Winston Churchill. Diane Haffener at the D-Bar Arena near St. George often restates the remark true to heart, believes, and  most obviously lives it. “Horses are my life,” Haffener stated emphatically. Born and raised in […]

Kansas Agriculture Leader’s Lifetime Goal Is To Help Develop Others

“Horses can change children.” Al Davis of Manhattan proudly quoted his grandpa’s philosophy from nearly four decades ago on the small family farm in Pennsylvania. Never forgetting that statement and relating it often, Davis is “children, horses, Extension 4-H, agriculture leadership,” and a whole lot more. Appropriate quick synopsis of the always-smiling, most-congenial, never-knew-a-stranger cowboy, […]

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.

Round-robin showmanship winners named

Climax of livestock competitions at the recent Morris County Fair in Council Grove was the round-robin showmanship championships when winners from each division vied for title as “the best at showing everything.”