Carriage Rides Warm The Heart…..Abilene Muleskinner Best Known As Old Town Stagecoach Driver
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“There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.”
The often repeated quote is generally true.
“Yet, riding in a horse drawn vehicle is one of the most relaxing pacifying forms of recreation.”
Paige Westfall insists: “Nothing compares to that heart satisfying feeling of freedom with the fresh natural fragrance of real horsepower.”
Well that might actually be miniature donkeys, big mules or stout draft horses, each part of the Equus family.
“I have them all and despite differences they’re really fun to drive,” Westfall claims. “Wherever we are people just go and on how much they enjoy riding in the vehicles towed by our animals.”
Adrenaline flowed with excitement as Paige Westfall talked about Wild Heart Carriages business developed from her love for driving donkeys.
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America's Coolest Small Towns by State
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Big cities like New York and Los Angeles may get most of the attention, but America is filled with small towns and communities that have long formed the backbone of the nation. These towns are filled with their own history, museums and cultural attractions, but also come with the added appeal of home-spun charm and hometown heroes.
While millions spend big dollars to pack themselves like lemmings into big-city attractions, America's wonderful small towns offer a carefree getaway at a fraction of the cost.
Turning to the likes of U.S. News & World Report, Reader's Digest, Architectural Digest, The Travel Channel and House Beautiful magazine, here is a look at the best small town in every U.S. state.
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Pro sports return to Kansas with boxing, MMA, and more
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“A night of first’s at the
Never Surrender MMA Gym
in Abilene, including the first live professional sporting event in Kansas since the start of the pandemic, and for the host city, first pro fight here in over 100 years, 101 to be exact.”
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Central Kansas Free Fair Cancelled
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To the Dickinson County and surrounding communities:
The Central Kansas Free Fair Board has made the decision to cancel all public events for the 2020 fair. The public events include: the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo, the demolition derby, tractor pull, parade, carnival, open class judging, and other entertainment events. This decision was not made lightly and has taken into consideration guidance from the Dickinson County Health Officer, K-State Research and Extension, the Kansas Department of Agriculture, and city and county officials. The Fair Board also took into great consideration the financial impacts that the COVID-19 pandemic has placed on families, businesses, and the fair board. We appreciate everyone’s understanding of this decision and look forward to making the 2021 fair bigger and better.
The focus of the 2020 fair will be given to the 4-H members. We want to give our 4-Her’s the opportunity to have their exhibits judged in a safe and healthy environment. These judging events, including livestock shows, will not be open to the public and access to the fairgrounds will limited to exhibitors, immediate family, event volunteers, and staff. Every effort will be made to video shows and photograph exhibits so the public has access to view them online.
Please look for further updates on the livestock auction. The sale committee will be posting information within the next week on the steps being taken to make sure that our exhibitors receive recognition that is due for their hard work and dedication.
Once again, please know this decision was not made easily. We look forward to the continued support and the 2021 fair.
Sincerely,
The Central Kansas Free Fair Board
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"There was a pair on top of the box, and a pair inside the box. They were the only two pair there. They were beautiful. And perfect. And red. And one pair was my size.
It was as if sunbeams from the heavens shone down upon my feet in those boots, and, just like when I finally got my haircut a few weeks ago, the angels sang from on high.
They fit. They felt good. They were red and beautiful. They were expensive.
Shari didn’t find the perfect pair, so I hesitated to purchase mine without her, even though she encouraged me to if I wanted to. We went on to my house and enjoyed Shari’s birthday dinner with my family, as well as Gail, Lydia and Suzanne. The company was great, the food was good and the laughter was good medicine.
Still, the thought of the boots lurked in the back of my mind.
I found them online, and, of course, they were cheaper. But, I resolved, if I was going to buy them, it was going to be in my beloved
Abilene. Abilene, Kansas, rich with Cowtown history as an important stop on the historic Chisholm trail. Abilene, Kansas, the small town I have loved ever since I went there to see the Eisenhower Museum when I was ten years old. Abilene, Kansas, where I now work nearly every day, and my heart still skips a beat when I drive into town. Abilene, Kansas, where the school mascots are the Cowboys and Cowgirls. Abilene Kansas, home of Rittel’s Western Wear, a family-owned business that deserved my business, especially in this time of widespread economic turmoil
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Movies Return to Great Plains Theatre
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Are you ready for some movies? We are, too! We have 3 movies lined up starting June 12th with Mamma Mia! (PG-13) June 19th we have Ferris Bueller's Day Off (PG-13), and then June 26th we will start showing The Secret Life Of Pets (PG) All tickets $5, and we have a full line of concessions available.
!!!!ATTENTION LADIES!!!! Do you remember Ladies' Night? We're bringing it back for Mamma Mia on June 18th! $20 gets you admission to the movie, a beverage of your choice, snacks and a raffle ticket for some cool prizes. *We still have to limit our audience sizes, so reserving your spot in advance is recommended.
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Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau
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