Our 7th Annual Kansas Day Celebration was a grand success with ninety persons attending to honor 155 years of Kansas as a state. Music from The Haymakers welcomed everyone with a few toe tappin’, hand clappin’ tunes, with the audience singing along on “You Are My Sunshine.” Polly Ferrell shared some Kansas history and refreshed our knowledge about official state symbols. Special guest, Fred Atchison, was recognized for his poetic contributions about Kansas. Polly ready one of his best, “Foundation of the Prairie.” Music continued by The Haymakers to cap the evening. Take home goodies included Sunflower Cookies, the 2016 Kansas Travelers Guide and the latest Kansas Road Map.

For those who missed the program there is still time to celebrate Kansas. The actual birthday is Jan. 29, 1861. You make pick up copies of the handouts (sorry the cookies are gone) from the Game Room round table.

Now to test your knowledge —Think about the letters in CELEBRATE KANSAS and find as many words as you can that say something about our great state. Just to start you off, how about “trees” and “beans.” Beans? Well, we do rank 11th in soybean production. Pick up a report page from the GGRT (Game Room Round Table). Is there a prize? Of course. Turn in your answers to Polly’s Cubby Box #442 by Saturday, Jan. 31 to be eligible. HAPPY KANSAS DAY!