Chewin The Cud - June 16, 2021

Get Ready for the 2021 Parade at Paola, Kansas

Location: Paola Square

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Community organizations, businesses and more will be showcased during the 73rd annual Miami County Fair Parade, sponsored by the Paola Rotary Club. The parade will begin at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 28, in downtown Paola. This year’s theme is “Serve to Change Lives.” People can go to paolarotaryclub.org to fill out the form to be in the parade or contact Ty McBride at (913) 731-7077. The deadline for entries is July 21. According to the Rotary Club website,

the floats need to line up at 6 p.m. and judging will begin at 6:20 p.m., prior to the start of the parade. The parade will assemble on Peoria Street. The parade will start at City Hall and then travel west to Silver Street, south to Wea Street, east to

Pearl Street and south to Osage Street. The parade will disband at the corner of Osage and Pearl. East Street, north from Osage, can be used for parade entries wishing to return downtown. There will be a recognition trophy for all saddle club members that are partici - pating with 10 or more horses and riders. Trophies will be awarded to the top three entries in each category, which in-

cludes antique cars, classic cars, antique or classic tractors, horse or mule and riders, pony hitch cars, saddle clubs, 4-H floats and open class floats. Cash prizes of $50, $40 and $30 will be given to first, second and third places, respectively, to the 4-H and open float categories. For more information, visit paolaro -

taryclub.org. Lineup information is also on the website. SIGN UP AT www.paolarotaryclub.org

Keep mosquitoes away the natural way By Paul Friedrichs Owner and Operator of United Mosquito and Fly Control

By this point in the summer, the mosquitoes are really getting noticeable. If you prefer natural solutions to mosquito control, there are some good personal-use options on the market that you can spray on your skin. But if you want a natu-

ral solution that keeps mosquitoes out of your backyard and off your property, the one I like to offer my customers is an automatic misting system that uses a cedar oil product. The reason my customers like it is because it’s a natural solution that’s very effective at keeping bugs away, and it mists on a controlled schedule from the same custom-designed brass riser or overhead system that we use for our con- ventional product. Now, using the misting system with conventional insecticide is going to work more comprehensively, because that product kills mosquitoes and keeps them from establishing a population on your property in the first place. But the cedar oil product is going to keep mosquitoes away, making your outdoor space a much more pleasant place to be. I have customers who have used cedar oil for

years and are very happy with it. I love recommending additional natural defenses against mosquitoes to all my customers, whether they choose to use cedar oil or conventional insecticide. All these tools together keep insects from making a home in your yard. For starters, check your property often for any pockets of standing water — even a teaspoon of water puddled in a tarp is enough for a mosquito to lay eggs. Keeping your yard dry is probably the most important natural defense you can do yourself. That doesn’t mean you have to give up the good stuff. Just maintain it well: If you have a pool, keep it chlorinated and clean. If you have a water feature, keep it aerated. If you keep fish in a pond, include some that are known for eating mosquito larvae, like goldfish, koi, or guppies. You can even add plants to your landscaping that have mosquito-repelling properties, and mulch with cedar chips. You can very dramatically knock annoying insects out of your yard with a com - bo of natural solutions, the most powerful of which is a custom-designed mist- ing system that uses cedar oil to keep mosquitoes away. If you want to learn more, call or text me at 913-558-3814, or check out our web- site at www.unitedkc.com . You can also email me at paul@unitedmosquito. com. I look forward to hearing from you.

BlackJack Saddle Club Plans Show At Manhattan June 19, 2021 Second point show of the season for the BlackJack Saddle Club is sched- uled Saturday, June 19th, in Manhattan. According to Albert De La Garza, club president, it will begin at 9 o’clock in Cico Park, with entries accepted at 8 o’clock.

Additional shows scheduled by Black- Jack Saddle Club this year include July 3, August 7, September 25, and Octo- ber 2. All are set for 9 o’clock, at Man- hattan’s Cico Park, with exception of the July show at the Flint Hills Cowboy Church Arena near St. George. Rain date for a show that might be can- celed is August 28. A Halloween Fun Day is planned October 30.

All shows will include performance events, both Western and English, as well as running competition, which starts after 2 o’clock. Age groups for each show are 18 and over, 13 to 17, eight to 12, and seven and under. Award rosettes are to be awarded the top six placing entries in each class. All around awards will

be presented to highpoint and reserve for both perfor- mance and speed events in each age category. Points are tabulated for yearend club member awards, but every show is

open to all exhibitors. Advance entries are re- quested online with lower fees, while exhibitors can also enter show day. A neg- ative Coggins test is re- quired for all horses. Additional information is available on Facebook where advance entries should be made, or by call- ing De La Garza at 785-323-7447.

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Healing Is Coming To Living Life Ranch in Gardner, Kansas Elijah’s Path To Healing Foundation Inspired by James 1:27, the mission of Elijah’s Path To Healing Foundation is to provide a faith-based path to healing for adults and children that will help them through the grief and trauma of losing someone they love. In 2012, Tracy Boone and her young son, Elijah, thought they lost their hap- pily ever after when Reid, Tracy’s husband, and Elijah’s dad, died. Tracy was left a widow and Elijah was left fatherless, without his hero. Although fighting the brain disease Reid had been difficult, Tracy realized that the healing pro - cess might be even more difficult – especially for her young son of six years. Sadly, she was right. Tracy found what most new widows find – that support and resources are difficult to find and hard to navigate. But Tracy found a way through it and met a new love – horses. She and Elijah both found that faith-based equine-assisted learning therapy healed them in a way they never thought possible. In 2016, Tracy and Elijah decided that they needed to help others and start- ed the foundation. Today, the foundation focuses on helping strengthen your relationship with God because the burden is heavy without God; giving comfort and care so you do not feel alone; providing education so you can understand what you are feeling; engaging in fellowship and fun because the journey can be stressful; and connecting you to the resources that can help you through your grief and trauma. Tracy and Elijah even host a TV program called The Path To Healing Show which airs on X networks around the world.

3-DAY HEALING REVIVAL: The foundation is holding a revival in Gardner, Kansas from June 24, 2021 to June 26, 2021 that will showcase a broad range of resources from the foundation and local community to help residents on their journey to healing. The revival, held at Living Life Rancy, will feature equine-assisted learning demonstrations that show why horses are considered angels in the ring. Local and national speakers and facilitators will share in- sights, experiences, and inspiration to help adults and children get onto their path to healing. Get tickets by texting LIVE to 303-646-6558 and check the box: “I want to join a live event.” Adults and their children welcomed. ANGELS IN THE RING: During the dates of June 14-22, families and individ- uals can experience an equine-assisted learning facilitation session at Living Life Ranch. Facilitators are donating their time so there is no charge for the session. Text LIVE to 303-646-6558 and check the box: “You or a Loved one are suffering a loss.” Adults and their children welcomed. RESOURCES ROUNDUP: On June 23, 2021, at 7:00pm, the foundation will host a meet and greet for all the local resources to unite them in this mission and educate them on how they can partner with the foundation to help their cli- entele. Organizations and agencies can text LIVE to 303-646-6558 and check the box: “Other” and enter your resource. Organizational leadership and rep- resentatives welcomed. THE PATH TO HEALING SHOW: Residences can attend a live taping of The Path To Healing Show during the week of TBD. Get tickets by texting LIVE to 303-646-6558 and check the box: “I’d like to be part of a LIVE audience taping of our TV show.” Go to ZondraTV.com to watch the show and catch up on previous episodes. Adults and their children welcomed. For more information, email; info@elijahspath.com

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Grass Turned into Hay

“At least livestock will have some feed next winter.” Certainly lots of swathers and hay balers were moving at fast pace in recent days. Pleased having what appeared to be a bumper crop, it was urgent getting dried brome grass wrapped before rains came. Not a top student in crops and soils classes, lessons are learned best when it dips into the pocketbook. Tame grass production is most dependent on two things: fertilizer and weather. Considerable less expense when brome isn’t fertilized, but experience has prov- en there’s very low yield without added nitrogen. Yet even when all soil testing and fertilizer recommendations are followed, Mother Nature still has overriding power. Agronomists may have a different philosophy, but seemingly weather can also be a double edged sword. Ample rainfall at the precise time needed is quite im- portant coupled with spring temperatures not too hot too soon. Earthlings have absolutely no control over those influential factors, despite numerous ill-fated scientific attempts through the ages. Oh there are other problems which can often reduce brome grass yields with something new showing up quite regularly. Diseases have tried to create havoc and other vegetation like bluegrass and wild bluestem attempt overpowering. High yields require heavy foliage not just long stems with seed heads on them. However, tall thick grass can be readily flattened by wind and rain creating ad - ditional hard work for harvesters. When brome grass is crushed down and doesn’t have time to straighten back up, a windrower will frequently become clogged. With temperatures higher than 100-degrees and record humidity that’s a major job to clear out. Sometimes loud very aggravated remarks could be made by the ranch worker. With solid wet soaked shirt and jeans, there are sweat drops rolling under the cap and down the face. Haying process has changed dramatically during the past 50 years, let alone in the previous century. Old timers were still storing hay in big outside stacks after most farmers had small round and square balers. Tractors with sickle mowers cut the grass which dried then was raked into wind- rows and baled. After one-operation windrowers and big round balers came about haying became a much easier task yet with plenty of dilemmas. Reminded of Proverbs 10:5: “Making hay when the sun shines is smart, but go- ing fishing during harvest is foolish.”

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Historic Council Grove Washunga Days Features Elite Country Music Entertainment By Frank J. Buchman Entertainment for all ages highlights Washunga Days, June 18-19, at historic Council Grove right on the old Santa Fe Trail. “The annual festival celebrates the culture both past and present of Council Grove and Morris County,” according to Deidre Knight. Representing Story Media Company for Washunga Days, Knight said, “It is a celebration honoring the Kaw Indians, community, and families.” Top musical acts are scheduled to entertain Friday evening and all day Sat- urday. “We’ll have the Kaw Nation Powwow, a flea market, parade, car show,

kid’s games, food vendors and more,” Knight said. Activities are planned at the Neosho Riverwalk Park, along Main Street, in the high school parking lot and throughout the community. “As if the Washunga Days schedule isn’t enough, more than a dozen Council Grove historic sites can be visited,” Knight said. “Plus, all community business- es will be open with many special and unique offerings. “We’re pleased that Farmers & Drover Bank is presenting sponsor for Washun - ga Days, with three dozen additional donors,” Knight acknowledged. Read Southhall Band and Shane Smith & the Saints headline musical presen- tations Friday and Saturday evenings, respectively, at 10 o’clock. Ian Munsick is an additional musical feature with performances both Friday and Saturday evenings beginning at 7:30.

Read Southall Band was formed when four like-minded Oklahomans from different backgrounds wanted nothing more than to play music. In 2018, they

released “Borrowed Time” featuring “Don’t Tell Me” and “Why”, which went Top 10 on several streaming charts. Shane Smith & The Saints is a five- piece Texas touring group featured in 40 states and three continents. With three albums in their 10-years career, Shane Smith & the Saints is excit - ed about the upcoming album “Hail Mary.” Breathing Rocky Mountain air into Nashville music, Ian Munsick is pi -

oneering a new brand of country. The Wyoming-born singer/songwriter’s up - bringing was a mix of working the ranch and working crowds. With successful personal releases, Munsick just signed a major label deal with Warner Music Nashville. Additional Friday entertainment features The Lazy Wayne Band, 5:30, and Savana Chestnut at 7:30. Saturday’s bonus-lineup includes Box Turtles, 11:30; Graceful Grit, 1:30; Derek Calvin & The All Nighters, 3:30; and Brock Wagoner, 5:30. The Kaw Nation Washunga Days Powwow is both Friday and Saturday at Alle - gawaho Park south of Council Grove. The arbor used for dancing and ceremo - nies is a sacred place blessed by spiritual leaders. All Powwow dancers with the exception of small children will be in full regalia. There is no admittance fee to attend all Kaw Nation activities. Sponsored by the Council Grove Disc Golf Club, this year’s Washunga Days Flea Market is at Council Grove High School. Friday and Saturday from 8 o’clock in the morning to 8 o’clock each evening, there will only be outdoor booths.

A car show is planned Saturday starting at 8 o’clock through mid-afternoon. All entries have been welcomed with dash plaques and goody bags for the first 75 entries. Door prizes are to be presented every hour with special awards for the best vehicles on display. Always anticipated, this year’s Washunga Days Parade is down Main Street Saturday morning beginning at 10 o’clock. All participants are welcomed with advance entry fees required to be eligible for cash prizes. Grand marshals are Bob and Christy Alexander with Jolie Ziegler serving as junior grand marshal. Special children’s activities are scheduled with inflatables both days and a drum safari, face painting and rock wall climb Saturday.

CG Stars & Stripes Fireworks will once again be lighting up the sky over the Neosho Riverwalk Satur- day evening. Choreographed music accompanying the 20-minutes show promises to make it the one to re- member. Food vendors will be at Neosho Riverwalk Park beginning Friday evening at 4:30, and again Saturday starting at 11 o’clock. Wristbands can be purchased at the Council Grove/Morris County Cham-

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Nevada, Missouri, Friends Riding Horses Cross Country To Mount Rushmore By Frank J. Buchman “Cris and Forrest are living their dream.” The Nevada, Missouri, horsemen left home June 1, 2021, on horseback with one packhorse headed to South Dakota’s Black Hills. “It’s something I always wanted to do. We decided the window of opportunity

was right and just took off,” said Cris Rodriquez. “I really hadn’t even ridden horses until about two years ago. But then got into riding with Cris and here we are,” added Forrest Drury. “We really don’t have a set route, just follow our instinct, with advice we’re given along the way,” Rodriquez admitted. They do have solar powered cell phones with maps and also use a GPS global positioning system. Traveling an average of about 23-miles per day, the horsemen ride both major highways and country backroads.

“We try to take in as much of the different landscapes as we can,” Rodriquez said. “We have ridden up to 36 miles in a day, but that’s too much as hot as it’s getting.” “The best part of the journey though has been meeting all of the people,” Dru- ry insisted. “Everybody is very congenial, welcoming, interested in what we’re doing.” “So many of the people told us they dream about doing a similar trip. They say taking out and riding cross country is what they have wanted to do. But just never had the determination to do it,” Rodriquez said. From Ottawa the riders followed nature trails including the Santa Fe Trail to Council Grove. “We stayed there last night, and rode around the lakes today. We are camping at Alta Vista Park tonight, and heading northwest toward Fort Riley tomorrow,” Rodriquez said last Wednesday afternoon. “We often call ahead to the Chamber of Commerce or city office to see what accommodations are available,” he added. Rodriquez, 63, recently retired from working for the state of Missouri, and Dru - ry is an eighth grade history teacher. “We met at our cowboy church about six years ago, and became friends,” Ro - driquez said. “Forest got interested in riding horses, too, and we’ve had some great times. This trip is the best of all.” Formerly an accomplished endurance competition rider for about 15 years,

Rodriquez changed to the cowboy life. “I had Arabians, rode several 50-mile endurance rides, but then got into stock horses,” he said. Wednesday afternoon, they were riding a 14-year-old sorrel Quarter Horse called Peppy and an 11-year-old buckskin stock horse named Dust. A 17-year- old gray gelding, half-Arabian and half American Saddlebred, called Uno was serving as their pack horse. “All three horses are broke to ride and to pack, so we trade off every day,” Ro - driquez said. “Each of us will ride a different horse and the third horse will be used for packing our gear.” All three horses are owned by Rodriquez who shares them with his friend For- rest. “I have eight horses at my place near Nevada. They’re all broke to ride. Children as well as adults including senior citizens come out to enjoy riding them.” The men have become interested in team roping. “We’ve only been roping about a year, so we’re not into competition, but it’s a lot of fun,” Rodriquez ad- mitted. Actually the senior rider is an all-around horseman. “I like everything there is to do with horses. I’ve had the opportunity to judge extreme cowboy races in several states,” he said. Horses graze roadsides, pastures and even lawns along the route and throughout the night. “We make sure they get enough salt, and sometimes stop in a town and buy them grain,” Rodriquez said. “We water the horses in creeks, ponds and waterholes as we ride,” Rodriquez said. “We have a bucket if we need to carry them water.”

On the hot humid days, the riders are most conscientious to keep their horses hydrated watering about every hour. “We have our own canteens and carry extra drinking water for ourselves on the pack horse,” Drury noted. Packing the horses is no small task. “We’ve had to learn how to make ad- justments with our gear so it’s balanced on the horses. There’s about 30 to 35 pounds on each side,” Rodriquez said. For their own nourishment, the trail riders carry jerky and trail mixes. “We sometimes stop at a café or a quick shop and get something to eat,” Drury said. “Several families have invited us in for

supper and even provided breakfast before we start the next morning.” With bedrolls, the horsemen typically sleep on the ground under the stars. “However, sometimes people have welcomed us to stay in their barns, even

residences,” Rodriquez noted. To prepare for the long journey, Rodriquez worked his horses every day. “I live six miles out in the country and rode into town to get them in shape,” he said. The horses each got a new set of shoes before starting out, which the riders thought might get them to their destination. “However, we already had one horse lose a shoe in the mud. Heartland Horseshoeing School sent out a res- cue squad to get us back on the road,” Rodriquez said. “We might have to seek some local farrier assistance at some point on the journey.” With about 35 more days on the trail, the horsemen hope to complete their 1,000-mile ride by July 15. “A lot can happen between now and then,” Rodriquez admitted. “We don’t know our exact route, but we hope to travel some on the original Oregon Trail and the Pony Express route.” Upon reaching Mount Rushmore, they plan to tour the Black Hills, but then it’s a long ways back. “We aren’t going to ride our horses all the way home,” the riders agreed. “We have friends who are bringing a trailer to pick us up for the return trip.” “God has given us this lifetime opportunity. It’s so much fun, we might do it again,” they said.