Chewin The Cud - June 23, 2021

Healing Has Come Across America 2021 Living Life Ranch 30150 W. 154th Street, Gardner, Kansas

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

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

Kansas Horse Council Foundation Presents Scholarships To Encourage Youth Advancing Their Equine Endeavors By Frank J. Buchman Youth with lifetime interests in horses and plans to work with and serve the equine industry have received stipend recognition. Thirteen young horse enthusiasts received Kansas Horse Council Foundation Scholarships at the awards ceremonies in Wamego. Hosted by the Kansas Horse Council (KHC), the program was moder- ated by Justine Staten, KHC executive director. “The Kansas Horse Council provides the state’s equine industry with leadership and direction through education, promotion and public policy advocacy,” Staten said. Scholarship recipients this year include Jodi Banks, Caitlyn Cham- paign, Collin Champaign, Courtney Clinesmith, Morgan Clinesmith, MarcusHetherington, ChancyJohnson, RyanKlamm, KirstenMiessler, Megan Miller, Megan Newlon, Brook Staten and Shelbey Taylor.

“The Kansas Horse Council Foundation managed by a board of direc- tors is a 501c3 nonprofit group founded in 2003,” Staten said. “Mis - sion is encouraging learning and higher education pursuits of indi- viduals involved in the equine industry.” Scholarships are funded by an auction during the Equifest of Kan-

sas, as well as by private donations. “It really makes an impact when we have returning support from bene- factors such as the Weary Family Trust,” Staten said. “Caren Dumler was an outstanding auction supporter this year, but she passed away so will not be a recurring contributor.” Amount of the KHCF Scholarship varies from year to year. “We never have the same amount to award, and we don’t set a limit on number of recipients,” Staten said. Celsey Jo Crabtree, KHCF Scholarship recipient as an undergraduate, challenged the youth as they move forward in their equine pursuits. Now working toward a K-State graduate equine degree, Crabtree cred- ited the scholarship for assistance in her diverse horse activities. Joyce Troyer, active KHC member, introduced scholarship recipients during a slide presentation relating comments from their essays. Jodi Banks, daughter of Dean and Angie Banks at Muscotah, is a re- cent graduate of Atchison High School. She will be attending the Uni- versity of Kansas with plans for a digital mapping career while be- coming a professional horse trainer. Caitlyn Champagne, daughter of Chris and Carolyn Champagne at Lawrence graduated from Perry-Lecompton High School. She will at- tend Kansas State University and intends to become a physical ther- apist traveling to other countries helping those in need. Carolyn’s brother, Collin Champagne is currently a junior at Kansas State University majoring in construction science and management. With his career as a construction industry contractor or engineer, Col- lin intends to also pursue horse training and automotive work. Courtney Clinesmith, daughter of Bill and Stephanie Clinesmith at Ci- marron, graduated from Cimarron High School. She will be attending Kansas State University majoring in secondary education to teach English while also coaching cross country and track. Courtney’s older sister, Morgan Clinesmith is a sophomore attend- ing Colby Community College (CCC) majoring in horse production and management. Morgan plan to remain heavily involved within the horse industry and have a breeding and training operation. Marcus Hetherington, son of Brandon and Julie Hetherington of Val- ley Falls, is attending Pratt Community College studying electrical power technology. Marcus intends to become an electrical lineman supervisor while working on the family farm and showing horses. Chancy Johnson, daughter of Chad and Janon Johnson at White City, is the valedictorian graduate of White City High School. She will be on

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the Northeastern Oklahoma A&M (NEO) Rodeo Team at Miami, Okla- homa, and plans to become an agriculture accountant. Ryan Klamm, son of Andy and Liz Klamm at Hutchinson, is a junior studying food science at Kansas State University. Currently an intern for Ardent Mills Food Plant, Ryan plans to work in research for the pet food industry while serving as a 4-H horse project leader. Kirsten Miessler, daughter of Ronald and Heather Miessler of Seward, graduated from Great Bend High School. She will attend Colby Com- munity College in youth education bringing her love of horses and children together giving lessons to disabled youth. Megan Miller, daughter of Mike and Wendi Miller at Oskaloosa, is a sophomore majoring in agriculture business and accounting at Colby Community College (CCC). She plans to attain a Kansas State Univer- sity accounting master’s degree and then continue community ser- vice. Megan Newlon, daughter of Jeff and Vicky Newlon at Hugoton, is a Oklahoma State University sophomore in agricultural communica- tions Megan hopes to manage a Texas breeding barn facility and will continue developing her own media and marketing business. Brook Staten, daughter of Tony and Justine Staten at Olsburg, is a Chadron State College freshman in rangeland wildlife management. After adopting a wild horse, she wants to help develop balance be- tween nature and wild horses in the Bureau of Land Management. Shelbey Taylor, daughter of Todd and Becky Taylor at Kansas City, attends the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Intending to develop a mixed animal veterinary practice, Shelbey will continue working with children increasing their horse knowledge.

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Ornery Shorty Was Talented

“Best known as Shorty, or Short, grinning ornery Marven Brabb towered above most with diverse abilities.” Last week Shorty, a New Year’s Day baby in 1928, passed away at 93-years of age. Until a few months ago, Shorty had continued daily care of his straight Her- eford cow herd. Time had taken toll, but Shorty with walking canes remained himself, jovial, mischievous, knowing, heartfelt concerned. Then serious health incapacitated Shorty forcing him off his beloved farm into a care home. For a while, Shorty would visit briefly when called, but lost interest in what was happening “back home.” His cattle were dispersed and then machinery, a large assortment of tools and household were sold at auction. Uncertain if Shorty was even aware but difficult time for friends watching his life’s toil going under the gavel. It must be 45 years since first meeting Shorty who enjoyed off farm work for the lumberyard. Anything needing built or repaired; he had the ability and always seemed eager to do the task. At a purebred Hereford sale, Shorty with his big smile bought a top bull. Sadly the ring man who he’d done a number of jobs for didn’t even know his name. It’d always just been “Shorty,” but Marven Brabb was never forgotten after that. The old barn had two grain bins, milk cow stanchions, three workhorse stalls and a lean-to. Shorty renovated made them into nine riding horse stalls with his uniquely-designed two-by-six gates inside Dutch doors. For the annual livestock field day including 25 Quarter Horse sales, it was Shorty who always helped get ready. Any fence and building repairs were his assign- ment, along with a fresh coat of red paint on the barn. In his 80s, he’d jaunt right up that 24-foot extension ladder with his spray gun paint thinned with gasoline. For any special project or advice needed, Shorty was called. He repaired ma- chinery, replaced all the worn disc blades, even fixed a saddle when the tree was broken. Passing of wife June in 2008 after nearly 61 years of marriage did set Shorty back. But his four children, grandkids, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchil- dren still made those bright eyes twinkle. Hard working talented friends like Shorty are impossible to replace. Reminded of Second Samuel 1:26: “Crushed by your death, oh what a friend- ship yours was.”

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Longest Employee At Bluestem Farm & Ranch To Retire After 44 Years’ Service By Frank J. Buchman Service of one of the most recognized and the longest tenured employee at the Em- poria farm store is climaxing. Concluding more than 44 years working at Bluestem Farm & Ranch Supply, Bruce Burenheide will retire on June 25th. “It’s been a great place to work for a family business always caring for their employ-

ees and customers,” Burenheide said. “It was a difficult decision, but I decided now was the time. I’ll miss the others I work with and serving the customers who are my friends from such a wide area.” Growing up at Olpe, Burenheide helped on his family’s small farming operation and worked for other area farmers. “I also worked at the Olpe locker plant and Crown S Farms so I had diverse experiences,” he said.

Graduating from high school in 1974, Burenheide attended Emporia State University majoring in business administration and psychology. “I started to work for Bluestem part time during college and then went to work fulltime when I graduated in 1978,” Bruce remembered. Already at its present location on West Highway 50 when Bruce started, Bluestem Farm & Ranch Supply opened in 1961. “Lee Nelson, farmer, implement dealer and former county agent, had a location on Commercial Street downtown,” Bruce said. “Lee expanded Bluestem to new facili- ties here in 1968. He was always a hands-on boss who knew his employees and his customers and took care of them all.” Serving customers “on the floor” early in his career, Bruce worked in sporting goods, later tools and then paints departments. “I’ve done about everything there is at Blue- stem one time or another moving up to the main office,” he said. As the buyer manager for 25 years, Bruce assists in all phases of the business with many diverse duties. “I’m buyer for the three departments of the store that I worked in and help wherever else I can,” he said. Handling much of the advertising and promotions for Bluestem, Bruce gets called

upon to interview and hire new employees. “I’ve had the opportunity to work with a lot of good people throughout the years,” he said. “A number of our employees have farm backgrounds which is an asset to work here.” Part time help is important to make sure there’s a fulltime staff to serve customers. “Because I started working here during college, I have a soft spot for students who need a job,” he admitted. “Several employees worked here during and after college, and then their sons have been employees too.” Long tenure working at Bluestem is common because it’s such a family operation.

“We’re now in the third generation of Lee Nel- son’s family owning and operating the store,” Bruce said. “They’re all different but have fol - lowed Lee’s philosophy of concern for employ- ees and customers.”

Next in line of seniority at Bluestem now is Lon- nie Standiferd, the store manager who’s worked there 37 years. “We have about 85 employ- ees now, down from nearly a hundred as we’ve tried to become more efficient,” Bruce said.

There’ve been three major facility expansions at Bluestem in Bruce’s career. “Cus- tomers wanted more and different merchandize, so we added on in order to accom - modate them,” he said Common opinion in a wide area of farm country, “if you need it, Bluestem’s got it,” and that is normally true. “We have more than 155,000 items for sale and keep add- ing more,” Bruce said. “If somebody needs a special item or part, we generally have it, or will be able to get what they want. “Although Lee started this as a farm store, our customers now come from all walks of life, There are a few things we don’t handle, but not really very many,’’ Bruce said. While working at Bluestem, Bruce has maintained small farm operations and helped sometimes at his wife’s H&R Block tax service. “Sheila (Combes) and I’ve been mar- ried 46 years, and raised two children,” Bruce said. “We’ve kept busy going to their activities and now with11 grandchildren keep on going.” Changes have been constant in Bruce’s 44 years at Bluestem. “Oh, we have more, different and advanced merchandize,” Bruce said. “But technology is the biggest

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transition I’ve seen and it keeps getting updated all of the time,” Recent days, Bruce has been turning his four-decades-long Bluestem knowledge and experience over to fellow employees. “There’s a lot to tell everybody about and there’ll surely be many more things come up. I told them I was always ready to help if they give me a call,” Bruce said. Anticipating retirement, Bruce will have more time for the pastimes developed through the decades. “I have a new shop to work on my collector pickups that we take to shows around the area,” he said. “We like to fish and have a new pond stocked and will visit our regular fishing holes more often. We have been to Alaska fishing several times and want to do more of that.” Working at his wife’s tax business during his Bluestem vacations for a number of years, Bruce will be called into that office more now. “Sheila has worked for H&R Block about 25 years, and owned the local franchise about 20 years,” Bruce said. “I will probably work there fulltime during the spring tax season.”

After what is now an unusually long career serving one place of business, Bruce repeat- ed: “I will miss the people. That’s been the best part of the job helping a customer find what they wanted, fixing their problems. I will really miss that and those who I’ve worked with so many years.”

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