We had the Four Food Groups, then the Five Food Groups, then the Food Guide Pyramid, then we got Myplate. Each came with Dietary Guidelines that we are to follow for a healthy lifestyle. What is great about these changes and updates, is the knowledge we have learned and developed over the years so we can manage a healthier lifestyle. It’s not that we were doing things wrong, it’s we can do better with the knowledge of the food and how our body uses it.

The Kansas Senate finished a busy fourth week of session with committee meetings and bills coming forward. The Senate held floor debate on Monday and Thursday passing out 14 pieces of legislation.

Snapshot of the Kansas Legislature 2021

Raymond “Ray” William Kriley passed away on February 8, 2021 at his home in Stockton at the age of 77.

Margie Marie LeSage, age 95, passed away Saturday, January 30th, 2021, at Good Samaritan Society in Hays, Kansas.

She was born July 20, 1925, in rural Graham County, Kansas to Elery and Blanche Fitch. She was the youngest of three children.