By John Schlageck, Kansas Farm Bureau Some people have the mistaken idea that farmers and ranchers are harming our environment. You hear it everywhere: at the coffee shop, church, public for... Read more
Yesterday was my Dad’s 56th birthday. He’s old, but actually pretty young. Anyhow to celebrate his birthday we headed offshore. My mom and Brook came along with us so we had 6 of... Read more
Is there a country child in Lyon county who hasn’t enrolled in the chicken contest? Well, yes, there is one down this way. She hopes that it doesn’t close down on Saturday before she gets... Read more
As we get older there is a tendency to look back at all of life experiences and recall all the happy times we enjoyed. The very special times that stand out in one’s mind… becoming a C... Read more
Jim Rogers, a financial wizard who retired at 37 recently told the Progressive Cattleman, “In our history there have been long periods where the financial types were in charge followed... Read more
I don’t think I’ve ever sat down to write when I’ve had such a l-o-n-g week. By the time Sunday night arrives I will have worked over 62 hours this week! For this old gal, it’s about 22 to... Read more
Whew! We’re ready for our “50FEST.” We’ve spent the week getting ready for the festivities. As for me, I’m glad this event happens only once in a marriage. But, if you asked ol’ Nevah, she’d... Read more
As much fun as it could be to have a pet skunk or raccoon, I always wonder just how far I could trust them. I’m not convinced the “wild” ever completely leaves a pet taken from the wild. I a... Read more
There must have been something in the water in the little town that I grew up in. There were a lot of people that had a warped sense of humor. They loved to tease and pull tricks on you and... Read more
Polio (poliomyelitis or infantile paralysis) triggers memories of closed swimming pools, parents building bonfires in the backyard to burn a child’s bedding, clothes and collections to preve... Read more
