OCCK, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals. These individuals are residential in their supported Living Department in the Salina, Beloit, and Concordia locations. Full time with benefits, EOE, drug testing.

This person will be coordinating services and provide Independent living skills. Training will be provided as needed. Need to be a compassionate and a problem solver.

Must be at least 18 years old with strong oral and written communication skills, math skills and valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Must have the ability to work with a diverse group of people in a team setting. Various shifts available.

OCCK, Inc. is a not-for-profit, mission-based organization that has been providing services to people with disabilities since 1970. With regional offices throughout North Central Kansas. Help others and getting paid to do so. Apply at&nbsp;<a href="http://jobs.occk.com/careers//Careers.aspx?req=2019-2000-017&amp;type=JOBDESCR">http://jobs.occk.com/careers//Careers.aspx?req=2019-2000-017&amp;type=JOBDESCR</a>.

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 </figure>OCCK, Inc. is seeking Direct Support Professionals. These individuals are residential in their supported Living Department in the Salina, Beloit, and Concordia locations. Full time with benefits, EOE, drug testing.This person will be coordinating services and provide Independent living skills. Training will be provided as needed. Need to be a compassionate and a problem solver.Must be at least 18 years old with strong oral and written communication skills, math skills and valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Must have the ability to work with a diverse group of people in a team setting. Various shifts available.OCCK, Inc. is a not-for-profit, mission-based organization that has been providing services to people with disabilities since 1970. With regional offices throughout North Central Kansas. Help others and getting paid to do so. Apply at&nbsp;<a href="http://jobs.occk.com/careers//Careers.aspx?req=2019-2000-017&amp;type=JOBDESCR">http://jobs.occk.com/careers//Careers.aspx?req=2019-2000-017&amp;type=JOBDESCR</a>.

Lovewell Reservoir remains on blue-green algae watch list

LINCOLN -- The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office seeks the public's assistance in locating a stolen pickup.

According to a post on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lincoln-County-Sheriffs-Office-487868631340712/">Lincoln County Sheriffs Office</a> Facebook page, a 1998 black Ford Ranger XLT with a white driver's door was taken sometime between Monday and Friday from the Beverly area.

Following is a description of the pickup, as provided by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.

The driver's side has several dents and is prepped with holes for body work to be done. There was a regular white toolbox in the bed, and the headlights were propped up with wood. The vehicle had no grill.

Anyone who sees the pickup or has any information about it is asked to call the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office at (785) 524-4479.

LINCOLN -- The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office seeks the public's assistance in locating a stolen pickup.According to a post on the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Lincoln-County-Sheriffs-Office-487868631340712/">Lincoln County Sheriffs Office</a> Facebook page, a 1998 black Ford Ranger XLT with a white driver's door was taken sometime between Monday and Friday from the Beverly area.Following is a description of the pickup, as provided by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office.The driver's side has several dents and is prepped with holes for body work to be done. There was a regular white toolbox in the bed, and the headlights were propped up with wood. The vehicle had no grill.Anyone who sees the pickup or has any information about it is asked to call the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office at (785) 524-4479.

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office seeks stolen pickup

This weekend will feature late night and early morning fog followed by increasing sunshine during the afternoon hours, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita.

Highs will be warmer than recent days, but still a bit below normal for this time of year, NWS noted. 

While most will stay dry, a late-day or evening thunderstorm cannot be ruled out across southeast Kansas today. Severe weather is not expected.

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 </figure>This weekend will feature late night and early morning fog followed by increasing sunshine during the afternoon hours, according to the National Weather Service (NWS) in Wichita.Highs will be warmer than recent days, but still a bit below normal for this time of year, NWS noted. While most will stay dry, a late-day or evening thunderstorm cannot be ruled out across southeast Kansas today. Severe weather is not expected.

NWS: Mild and mostly dry with a touch of fog for the weekend

MANHATTAN — The<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/leadership/" target="_blank">&nbsp;Staley School of Leadership Studies</a>&nbsp;at Kansas State University, in partnership with&nbsp;Cargill, has selected 21 students as the third cohort of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/leadership/programs/cargillfellows/" target="_blank">Cargill&nbsp;Fellows</a>.

The&nbsp;Cargill&nbsp;Fellows program at K-State creates a supportive environment to prepare and empower students to exercise leadership in their communities and global workplaces. Fellows are students in the College of Agriculture, College of Business Administration and the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering with interest in professions that help nourish the world.

The program provides students with a yearlong leadership development experience and the preparation to begin their career with a unique advantage beyond their technical preparation. Their exposure to and practice with skills such as adapting to change, engaging in diverse environments, and critical thinking will cultivate professional competencies that will prepare them for a successful launch into the industry.

The following K-State students are joining for the program:

Tori Reed, senior in biological systems engineering,&nbsp;Fort Scott;&nbsp;Gonzalo Alcantar, junior in industrial engineering,&nbsp;Garden City; Emily Meier,&nbsp;junior in&nbsp;animal sciences and industry,&nbsp;Goessel; Zoe Schultz, junior in agriculture communications and journalism,&nbsp;Grainfield.From&nbsp;Greater Kansas City:&nbsp;Paige Burkhart, junior in&nbsp;agribusiness and global food systems leadership, and&nbsp;Yulissa Banuelos, sophomore in&nbsp;mechanical engineering, both from&nbsp;Kansas City;&nbsp;Angela Guieb, junior in mechanical engineering,&nbsp;Gabe Mitchell, junior in wildlife and outdoor enterprise management,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Hilda Solano, junior in marketing, all from&nbsp;Overland Park; Kirsten Jackson, junior in marketing,&nbsp;Olathe; and Jonas McLeod, junior in agribusiness,&nbsp;Shawnee.

Adam Meng, junior in mechanical engineering,&nbsp;Kingman;&nbsp;Julia Rivera, junior in feed science and management, and natural resources and environmental sciences,&nbsp;Ozawkie;&nbsp;Ashton McGinn, junior in&nbsp;food science and industry, and&nbsp;global food systems leadership,&nbsp;Sedgwick;&nbsp;Chase Fisher, junior in&nbsp;agribusiness,&nbsp;St. John;&nbsp;Gerardo Hernandez, sophomore in animal sciences and industry,&nbsp;Valley Center; and Taylor Chapple, sophomore in marketing,&nbsp;Wichita.

From out of state:&nbsp;Emily Halstead, junior in&nbsp;agricultural communications and journalism,&nbsp;Ottawa, Illinois;&nbsp;Wyatt Banks, junior in&nbsp;animal sciences and industry,&nbsp;Cynthiana, Kentucky; and Reed Middleton, senior in agriculture economics and global food systems leadership,&nbsp;Hermiston, Oregon.

From out of country: Linda Hamuli, junior in food science and industry,&nbsp;Democratic Republic of the Congo.

For more information on the&nbsp;Cargill&nbsp;Fellows or to learn about how to get involved or support the program, contact Roberta Maldonado Franzen at 785-532-6085 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rfranzen@k-state.edu" target="_blank">rfranzen@k-state.edu</a>.&nbsp;

MANHATTAN — The<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/leadership/" target="_blank">&nbsp;Staley School of Leadership Studies</a>&nbsp;at Kansas State University, in partnership with&nbsp;Cargill, has selected 21 students as the third cohort of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/leadership/programs/cargillfellows/" target="_blank">Cargill&nbsp;Fellows</a>.The&nbsp;Cargill&nbsp;Fellows program at K-State creates a supportive environment to prepare and empower students to exercise leadership in their communities and global workplaces. Fellows are students in the College of Agriculture, College of Business Administration and the Carl R. Ice College of Engineering with interest in professions that help nourish the world.The program provides students with a yearlong leadership development experience and the preparation to begin their career with a unique advantage beyond their technical preparation. Their exposure to and practice with skills such as adapting to change, engaging in diverse environments, and critical thinking will cultivate professional competencies that will prepare them for a successful launch into the industry.The following K-State students are joining for the program:Tori Reed, senior in biological systems engineering,&nbsp;Fort Scott;&nbsp;Gonzalo Alcantar, junior in industrial engineering,&nbsp;Garden City; Emily Meier,&nbsp;junior in&nbsp;animal sciences and industry,&nbsp;Goessel; Zoe Schultz, junior in agriculture communications and journalism,&nbsp;Grainfield.From&nbsp;Greater Kansas City:&nbsp;Paige Burkhart, junior in&nbsp;agribusiness and global food systems leadership, and&nbsp;Yulissa Banuelos, sophomore in&nbsp;mechanical engineering, both from&nbsp;Kansas City;&nbsp;Angela Guieb, junior in mechanical engineering,&nbsp;Gabe Mitchell, junior in wildlife and outdoor enterprise management,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Hilda Solano, junior in marketing, all from&nbsp;Overland Park; Kirsten Jackson, junior in marketing,&nbsp;Olathe; and Jonas McLeod, junior in agribusiness,&nbsp;Shawnee.Adam Meng, junior in mechanical engineering,&nbsp;Kingman;&nbsp;Julia Rivera, junior in feed science and management, and natural resources and environmental sciences,&nbsp;Ozawkie;&nbsp;Ashton McGinn, junior in&nbsp;food science and industry, and&nbsp;global food systems leadership,&nbsp;Sedgwick;&nbsp;Chase Fisher, junior in&nbsp;agribusiness,&nbsp;St. John;&nbsp;Gerardo Hernandez, sophomore in animal sciences and industry,&nbsp;Valley Center; and Taylor Chapple, sophomore in marketing,&nbsp;Wichita.From out of state:&nbsp;Emily Halstead, junior in&nbsp;agricultural communications and journalism,&nbsp;Ottawa, Illinois;&nbsp;Wyatt Banks, junior in&nbsp;animal sciences and industry,&nbsp;Cynthiana, Kentucky; and Reed Middleton, senior in agriculture economics and global food systems leadership,&nbsp;Hermiston, Oregon.From out of country: Linda Hamuli, junior in food science and industry,&nbsp;Democratic Republic of the Congo.For more information on the&nbsp;Cargill&nbsp;Fellows or to learn about how to get involved or support the program, contact Roberta Maldonado Franzen at 785-532-6085 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rfranzen@k-state.edu" target="_blank">rfranzen@k-state.edu</a>.&nbsp;

Goessel's Meier among latest Cargill Fellows at K-State

Lott Implement, an AGCO dealer in Minneapolis, Kansas, is looking for a service technician. The duties include repairing combines, tractors, and hay equipment.

Lott Implement is looking for someone dependable and motivated, who has their own tools, an is able to get along well with others.

Immediate opening with pay based on experience. Contact Jeff at 785-392-3110 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jlott2522@att.net">jlott2522@att.net</a>.

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 </figure>Lott Implement, an AGCO dealer in Minneapolis, Kansas, is looking for a service technician. The duties include repairing combines, tractors, and hay equipment.Lott Implement is looking for someone dependable and motivated, who has their own tools, an is able to get along well with others.Immediate opening with pay based on experience. Contact Jeff at 785-392-3110 or email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jlott2522@att.net">jlott2522@att.net</a>.

First Five: ‘What comes before freedom of speech?’

By&nbsp;TAYLOR PROVINE Kansas State University

MANHATTAN — Kansas State University's Family Day will look different this year, but that's not stopping the 2020 Family of the Year from being honored for their Wildcat pride.

The Whitehair family has been selected as the Family of the Year by Chimes, the junior honorary, which sponsors the annual competition. 

The family will be honored during&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/familyday/events.html" target="_blank">Virtual Family Day</a>&nbsp;Saturday via the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Chimes-Junior-Honorary-at-K-State-354386058080" target="_blank">Chimes Facebook page</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/chimes/" target="_blank">website</a>, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/parentsandfamily/" target="_blank">K-State Parents and Family Program</a>&nbsp;social media pages.

"The members of Chimes select the Family of the Year based on their affiliation with K-State, what family means to them, and their demonstration of K-State pride," said Jayden Hanna, Chimes' co-director of events. "The Whitehair family, though large in number, is a close-knit family that represents what it means to be Wildcats&nbsp;through their support for each other and the university. After visiting with them via Zoom, it is clear to see they embody K-State values and demonstrate what it truly means to be a part of the K-State family."

According to the family's nomination application, Whitehair extended family members are descendants of John and Mary Neyer Whitehair, who settled in Dickinson County in 1875 and started their family when Kansas State University was a fledgling land-grant institution. Family members span four generations of K-State current students, alumni, former students, contributors to the KSU Foundation and Ahearn Fund, and Wildcat fans. More than 75 family members have earned bachelor's degrees from the university, 18 have earned master's degrees, four are Doctors of Veterinary Medicine graduates and one earned his Doctor of Philosophy.

"Members of the extended Whitehair family continue to take pride in their university roots," Janet Whitehair Cooper,&nbsp;Manhattan,&nbsp;said in her nomination application. "They are community leaders in many parts of the United States, giving credit to K-State for developing their characters and preparing them for the work world — and they continue to give back to the university."

The Whitehairs have been distinguishing themselves on and off the gridiron, thanks to their K-State degrees.&nbsp;

Cody Whitehair, '14, who was the Wildcats' team captain and All-Big 12 player, is in his fifth year in the NFL with the Chicago Bears. While on the K-State football team, 130 relatives and friends proudly wore "WHITEHAIR 55" jerseys on game days, which was organized by Cody's dad, Kevin Whitehair, '89,&nbsp;Abilene.

Another offensive tackle for the K-State football team was Norman Whitehair, '43 '52, a first-generation Whitehair K-Stater. He served on the K-State faculty for 35 years and was head of the agricultural economics department for 15 years.

Two family members are Alumni Fellows of the College of Veterinary Medicine, from two generations: Leo Whitehair, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, '53, in 1995, and Michael Whitehair, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, '74,&nbsp;Abilene, in 2018.&nbsp;

Other noted Whitehairs include Christine Lorson Downey Schmidt,&nbsp;Inman,&nbsp;who served in the Kansas Legislature and on the Kansas Board of Regents. She was on the K-State Presidential Search Committee that selected Kirk Schulz as the university's 13th president.

The Hintz family siblings — Greg, '74, Maureen Hintz Burson, '75 '83, Jim, '78, Alan, '80, and Jean Hintz Artz, '83 — who grew up in Salina, have invested through the KSU Foundation in the future of K-State by establishing the Bernie and Bill Hintz Family Scholarship in memory of their parents.

Family members are/were active as students, with membership in Spurs — now Silver Key — including the first president and two Spurs advisors; Chimes, including a chair of Parents' Day, the forerunner of Family Day; Mortar Board; Blue Key vice president; Phi Kappa Phi; Phi Upsilon Omicron; Alpha Lambda Delta; Phi Beta Kappa; Beta Alpha Psi; Kappa Omicron Nu president; Human Ecology Council president; Wheat State Agronomy Club officer and advisor; PRSSA secretary; and K-State Tennis Club co-founder. They have served as West Hall treasurer and scholarship chair, Smurthwaite freshman class president, Ag Ambassador, Ag Expo coordinator, and IFYE participant. Music activities have included Jazz Band, K-State Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Band, Woodwind Quintet and Clarinet Choir.

As alumni, family members have included a K-State Alumni Association board member, KSU Foundation trustees, Ahearn Club members, K-State Alumni Association lifetime members, members of college advisory boards, and a Friends of the Beach Museum of Art board president.

Several family members have chosen careers associated with K-State, working as extension agents, a professor and department head, a graduate class instructor, a librarian, an office specialist, a nurse, an assistant director of Lafene Health Center, and worker at the Swine Teaching and Research Center. Several also worked in campus labs during their undergraduate years.

Extended Whitehair family members have also been active members and alumni/alumnae of Alpha Tau Omega, FarmHouse, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Gamma Delta, Phi Kappa Theta, Pi Kappa Alpha, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Gamma Phi Beta, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Kappa, Sigma Sigma Sigma and Clovia.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/9/1599843782697.jpeg" alt="Members of the extended Whitehair family wear "Whitehair 55" jerseys at a K-State football game in October 2015. Some of the extended Whitehair family members include the Hintz siblings, who grew up in Salina. Photo by <a href="https://www.bluestemlight.com/">Dick McCreight</a> courtesy KSU" />
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 </figure>By&nbsp;TAYLOR PROVINE Kansas State UniversityMANHATTAN — Kansas State University's Family Day will look different this year, but that's not stopping the 2020 Family of the Year from being honored for their Wildcat pride.The Whitehair family has been selected as the Family of the Year by Chimes, the junior honorary, which sponsors the annual competition. The family will be honored during&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/familyday/events.html" target="_blank">Virtual Family Day</a>&nbsp;Saturday via the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/Chimes-Junior-Honorary-at-K-State-354386058080" target="_blank">Chimes Facebook page</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/chimes/" target="_blank">website</a>, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.k-state.edu/parentsandfamily/" target="_blank">K-State Parents and Family Program</a>&nbsp;social media pages."The members of Chimes select the Family of the Year based on their affiliation with K-State, what family means to them, and their demonstration of K-State pride," said Jayden Hanna, Chimes' co-director of events. "The Whitehair family, though large in number, is a close-knit family that represents what it means to be Wildcats&nbsp;through their support for each other and the university. After visiting with them via Zoom, it is clear to see they embody K-State values and demonstrate what it truly means to be a part of the K-State family."According to the family's nomination application, Whitehair extended family members are descendants of John and Mary Neyer Whitehair, who settled in Dickinson County in 1875 and started their family when Kansas State University was a fledgling land-grant institution. Family members span four generations of K-State current students, alumni, former students, contributors to the KSU Foundation and Ahearn Fund, and Wildcat fans. More than 75 family members have earned bachelor's degrees from the university, 18 have earned master's degrees, four are Doctors of Veterinary Medicine graduates and one earned his Doctor of Philosophy."Members of the extended Whitehair family continue to take pride in their university roots," Janet Whitehair Cooper,&nbsp;Manhattan,&nbsp;said in her nomination application. "They are community leaders in many parts of the United States, giving credit to K-State for developing their characters and preparing them for the work world — and they continue to give back to the university."The Whitehairs have been distinguishing themselves on and off the gridiron, thanks to their K-State degrees.&nbsp;Cody Whitehair, '14, who was the Wildcats' team captain and All-Big 12 player, is in his fifth year in the NFL with the Chicago Bears. While on the K-State football team, 130 relatives and friends proudly wore "WHITEHAIR 55" jerseys on game days, which was organized by Cody's dad, Kevin Whitehair, '89,&nbsp;Abilene.Another offensive tackle for the K-State football team was Norman Whitehair, '43 '52, a first-generation Whitehair K-Stater. He served on the K-State faculty for 35 years and was head of the agricultural economics department for 15 years.Two family members are Alumni Fellows of the College of Veterinary Medicine, from two generations: Leo Whitehair, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, '53, in 1995, and Michael Whitehair, Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, '74,&nbsp;Abilene, in 2018.&nbsp;Other noted Whitehairs include Christine Lorson Downey Schmidt,&nbsp;Inman,&nbsp;who served in the Kansas Legislature and on the Kansas Board of Regents. She was on the K-State Presidential Search Committee that selected Kirk Schulz as the university's 13th president.The Hintz family siblings — Greg, '74, Maureen Hintz Burson, '75 '83, Jim, '78, Alan, '80, and Jean Hintz Artz, '83 — who grew up in Salina, have invested through the KSU Foundation in the future of K-State by establishing the Bernie and Bill Hintz Family Scholarship in memory of their parents.Family members are/were active as students, with membership in Spurs — now Silver Key — including the first president and two Spurs advisors; Chimes, including a chair of Parents' Day, the forerunner of Family Day; Mortar Board; Blue Key vice president; Phi Kappa Phi; Phi Upsilon Omicron; Alpha Lambda Delta; Phi Beta Kappa; Beta Alpha Psi; Kappa Omicron Nu president; Human Ecology Council president; Wheat State Agronomy Club officer and advisor; PRSSA secretary; and K-State Tennis Club co-founder. They have served as West Hall treasurer and scholarship chair, Smurthwaite freshman class president, Ag Ambassador, Ag Expo coordinator, and IFYE participant. Music activities have included Jazz Band, K-State Symphony Orchestra, Symphony Band, Woodwind Quintet and Clarinet Choir.As alumni, family members have included a K-State Alumni Association board member, KSU Foundation trustees, Ahearn Club members, K-State Alumni Association lifetime members, members of college advisory boards, and a Friends of the Beach Museum of Art board president.Several family members have chosen careers associated with K-State, working as extension agents, a professor and department head, a graduate class instructor, a librarian, an office specialist, a nurse, an assistant director of Lafene Health Center, and worker at the Swine Teaching and Research Center. Several also worked in campus labs during their undergraduate years.Extended Whitehair family members have also been active members and alumni/alumnae of Alpha Tau Omega, FarmHouse, Lambda Chi Alpha, Phi Gamma Delta, Phi Kappa Theta, Pi Kappa Alpha, Chi Omega, Delta Delta Delta, Gamma Phi Beta, Pi Beta Phi, Sigma Kappa, Sigma Sigma Sigma and Clovia.

Virtual Family Day to honor Whitehair family as KSU's Family of the Year

Today is Saturday, Sept. 12, the 256th day of 2020. There are 110 days left in the year. 

On Sept. 12, 1962, in a speech at Rice University in Houston, President John F. Kennedy reaffirmed his support for the manned space program, declaring: "We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard."

In 1913, Olympic legend Jesse Owens was born in Oakville, Ala.

In 1942, during World War II, a German U-boat off West Africa torpedoed the RMS Laconia, which was carrying Italian prisoners of war, British soldiers and civilians; it's estimated more than 1,600 people died while some 1,100 survived after the ship sank. The German crew, joined by other U-boats, began rescue operations. (On September 16, the rescue effort came to an abrupt halt when the Germans were attacked by a U.S. Army bomber; as a result, U-boat commanders were ordered to no longer rescue civilian survivors of submarine attacks.) 

In 1958, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Cooper v. Aaron, unanimously ruled that Arkansas officials who were resisting public school desegregation orders could not disregard the high court's rulings.

In 1977, South African Black student leader and anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko, 30, died while in police custody, triggering an international outcry. 

In 1987, reports surfaced that Democratic presidential candidate Joseph Biden had borrowed, without attribution, passages of a speech by British Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock for one of his own campaign speeches. (The Kinnock report, along with other damaging revelations, prompted Biden to drop his White House bid.) 

In 1992, the space shuttle Endeavour blasted off, carrying with it Mark Lee and Jan Davis, the first married couple in space; Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space; and Mamoru Mohri, the first Japanese national to fly on a U.S. spaceship. Police in Peru captured Shining Path founder Abimael Guzman. Actor Anthony Perkins died in Hollywood at age 60. 

In 1994, a stolen, single-engine Cessna crashed into the South Lawn of the White House, coming to rest against the executive mansion; the pilot, Frank Corder, was killed. 

In 2001, stunned rescue workers continued to search for bodies in the World Trade Center's smoking rubble a day after a terrorist attack that shut down the financial capital, badly damaged the Pentagon and left thousands dead. President Bush, branding the attacks in New York and Washington ``acts of war," said ``this will be a monumental struggle of good versus evil" and that ``good will prevail."

In 2003, in the Iraqi city of Fallujah, U.S. forces mistakenly opened fire on vehicles carrying police, killing eight of them. 

In 2005, at the start of his confirmation hearing, Supreme Court nominee John Roberts pledged to judge with humility and "without fear or favor" if approved as the nation's 17th chief justice.

In 2008, a Metrolink commuter train struck a freight train head-on in Los Angeles, killing 25 people. (Federal investigators said the Metrolink engineer, Robert Sanchez, who was among those who died, had been text-messaging on his cell phone and ran a red light shortly before the crash.) 

In 2012, the U.S. dispatched an elite group of Marines to Tripoli, Libya, after the mob attack in Benghazi that killed the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans. President Barack Obama strongly condemned the violence, and vowed to bring the killers to justice; Republican challenger Mitt Romney accused the administration of showing weakness in the face of tumultuous events in the Middle East. 

Ten years ago: The United States won its first world basketball championship since 1994, beating Turkey 81-64 in Istanbul behind a sensational performance from tournament MVP Kevin Durant, who scored 28 points. Lady Gaga swept the MTV Video Music Awards with eight wins, wearing a dress made of meat as she accepted the video of the year award for "Bad Romance." Movie director Claude Chabrol, one of the founders of the French New Wave movement, died in Paris at age 80.

Five years ago: Jeremy Corbyn, a veteran anti-war campaigner known for his unapologetically socialist views, won a landslide victory to lead Britain's opposition Labor Party in one of the country's biggest political shake-ups in decades. Flavia Pennetta defeated fellow Italian Roberta Vinci in straight sets, 7-6 (4), 6-2, to become the oldest first-time women's major champion in the Open era; the 33-year-old Pennetta then announced her retirement. Playwright Frank D. Gilroy ("The Subject Was Roses") died in Monroe, New York, at age 89.

One year ago: The Trump administration revoked a regulation from the Obama era that shielded many U.S. wetlands and streams from pollution; the regulation was opposed by developers and farmers who said it hurt economic development and infringed on property rights. The administration began enforcing radical new restrictions on who qualifies for asylum; the new policy would effectively deny asylum to nearly all immigrants arriving at the southern border who aren't from Mexico. Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax filed a $400 million libel lawsuit against CBS after it aired interviews with two women who accused Fairfax of sexual assault more than 15 years earlier. (A judge tossed out the lawsuit five months later.)

Today's Birthdays: Former U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., is 81. Actor Linda Gray is 80. Singer Maria Muldaur is 78. Actor Joe Pantoliano is 69. Singer-musician Gerry Beckley (America) is 68. Original MTV VJ Nina Blackwood is 68. Rock musician Neil Peart (Rush) is 68. Actor Peter Scolari is 65. Former Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback is 64. Actor Rachel Ward is 63. Actor Amy Yasbeck is 58. Rock musician Norwood Fisher (Fishbone) is 55. Actor Darren E. Burrows is 54. Rock singer-musician Ben Folds (Ben Folds Five) is 54. Actor-comedian Louis C.K. is 53. Rock musician Larry LaLonde (Primus) is 52. Golfer Angel Cabrera is 51. Actor-singer Will Chase is 50. Actor Josh Hopkins is 50. Country singer Jennifer Nettles is 46. Actor Lauren Stamile is 44. Rapper 2 Chainz is 43. Actor Kelly Jenrette is 42. Actor Ben McKenzie is 42. Singer Ruben Studdard is 42. Basketball Hall of Fame player Yao Ming is 40. Singer-actor Jennifer Hudson is 39. Actor Alfie Allen is 34. Actor Emmy Rossum is 34. Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is 31. Country singer Kelsea Ballerini is 27. Actor Colin Ford is 24.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Saturday, Sept. 12, the 256th day of 2020. There are 110 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On Sept. 12, 1962, in a speech at Rice University in Houston, President John F. Kennedy reaffirmed his support for the manned space program, declaring: "We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard."On this date: In 1913, Olympic legend Jesse Owens was born in Oakville, Ala.In 1942, during World War II, a German U-boat off West Africa torpedoed the RMS Laconia, which was carrying Italian prisoners of war, British soldiers and civilians; it's estimated more than 1,600 people died while some 1,100 survived after the ship sank. The German crew, joined by other U-boats, began rescue operations. (On September 16, the rescue effort came to an abrupt halt when the Germans were attacked by a U.S. Army bomber; as a result, U-boat commanders were ordered to no longer rescue civilian survivors of submarine attacks.) In 1958, the U.S. Supreme Court, in Cooper v. Aaron, unanimously ruled that Arkansas officials who were resisting public school desegregation orders could not disregard the high court's rulings.In 1977, South African Black student leader and anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko, 30, died while in police custody, triggering an international outcry. In 1987, reports surfaced that Democratic presidential candidate Joseph Biden had borrowed, without attribution, passages of a speech by British Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock for one of his own campaign speeches. (The Kinnock report, along with other damaging revelations, prompted Biden to drop his White House bid.) In 1992, the space shuttle Endeavour blasted off, carrying with it Mark Lee and Jan Davis, the first married couple in space; Mae Jemison, the first Black woman in space; and Mamoru Mohri, the first Japanese national to fly on a U.S. spaceship. Police in Peru captured Shining Path founder Abimael Guzman. Actor Anthony Perkins died in Hollywood at age 60. In 1994, a stolen, single-engine Cessna crashed into the South Lawn of the White House, coming to rest against the executive mansion; the pilot, Frank Corder, was killed. In 2001, stunned rescue workers continued to search for bodies in the World Trade Center's smoking rubble a day after a terrorist attack that shut down the financial capital, badly damaged the Pentagon and left thousands dead. President Bush, branding the attacks in New York and Washington ``acts of war," said ``this will be a monumental struggle of good versus evil" and that ``good will prevail."In 2003, in the Iraqi city of Fallujah, U.S. forces mistakenly opened fire on vehicles carrying police, killing eight of them. In 2005, at the start of his confirmation hearing, Supreme Court nominee John Roberts pledged to judge with humility and "without fear or favor" if approved as the nation's 17th chief justice.In 2008, a Metrolink commuter train struck a freight train head-on in Los Angeles, killing 25 people. (Federal investigators said the Metrolink engineer, Robert Sanchez, who was among those who died, had been text-messaging on his cell phone and ran a red light shortly before the crash.) In 2012, the U.S. dispatched an elite group of Marines to Tripoli, Libya, after the mob attack in Benghazi that killed the U.S. ambassador and three other Americans. President Barack Obama strongly condemned the violence, and vowed to bring the killers to justice; Republican challenger Mitt Romney accused the administration of showing weakness in the face of tumultuous events in the Middle East. Ten years ago: The United States won its first world basketball championship since 1994, beating Turkey 81-64 in Istanbul behind a sensational performance from tournament MVP Kevin Durant, who scored 28 points. Lady Gaga swept the MTV Video Music Awards with eight wins, wearing a dress made of meat as she accepted the video of the year award for "Bad Romance." Movie director Claude Chabrol, one of the founders of the French New Wave movement, died in Paris at age 80.Five years ago: Jeremy Corbyn, a veteran anti-war campaigner known for his unapologetically socialist views, won a landslide victory to lead Britain's opposition Labor Party in one of the country's biggest political shake-ups in decades. Flavia Pennetta defeated fellow Italian Roberta Vinci in straight sets, 7-6 (4), 6-2, to become the oldest first-time women's major champion in the Open era; the 33-year-old Pennetta then announced her retirement. Playwright Frank D. Gilroy ("The Subject Was Roses") died in Monroe, New York, at age 89.One year ago: The Trump administration revoked a regulation from the Obama era that shielded many U.S. wetlands and streams from pollution; the regulation was opposed by developers and farmers who said it hurt economic development and infringed on property rights. The administration began enforcing radical new restrictions on who qualifies for asylum; the new policy would effectively deny asylum to nearly all immigrants arriving at the southern border who aren't from Mexico. Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax filed a $400 million libel lawsuit against CBS after it aired interviews with two women who accused Fairfax of sexual assault more than 15 years earlier. (A judge tossed out the lawsuit five months later.)Today's Birthdays: Former U.S. Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., is 81. Actor Linda Gray is 80. Singer Maria Muldaur is 78. Actor Joe Pantoliano is 69. Singer-musician Gerry Beckley (America) is 68. Original MTV VJ Nina Blackwood is 68. Rock musician Neil Peart (Rush) is 68. Actor Peter Scolari is 65. Former Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback is 64. Actor Rachel Ward is 63. Actor Amy Yasbeck is 58. Rock musician Norwood Fisher (Fishbone) is 55. Actor Darren E. Burrows is 54. Rock singer-musician Ben Folds (Ben Folds Five) is 54. Actor-comedian Louis C.K. is 53. Rock musician Larry LaLonde (Primus) is 52. Golfer Angel Cabrera is 51. Actor-singer Will Chase is 50. Actor Josh Hopkins is 50. Country singer Jennifer Nettles is 46. Actor Lauren Stamile is 44. Rapper 2 Chainz is 43. Actor Kelly Jenrette is 42. Actor Ben McKenzie is 42. Singer Ruben Studdard is 42. Basketball Hall of Fame player Yao Ming is 40. Singer-actor Jennifer Hudson is 39. Actor Alfie Allen is 34. Actor Emmy Rossum is 34. Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is 31. Country singer Kelsea Ballerini is 27. Actor Colin Ford is 24.

Today in History -- Sept. 12

MCPHERSON -- The McPherson Police Department on Friday warned residents of a telephone scam.

On its <a href="https://www.facebook.com/McphersonPD/">Facebook page</a>, the McPherson Police Department issued the following statement.

Several citizens have called the McPherson Police Department to report that they have received a phone call from the police department. This is reported as an "automated call" stating there is a warrant for them. The McPherson Police Department will not call you and advise you of this type of information. Do Not select any of the prompts as asked during the call, HANG UP! Block the incoming number on your phone.

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 </figure>MCPHERSON -- The McPherson Police Department on Friday warned residents of a telephone scam.On its <a href="https://www.facebook.com/McphersonPD/">Facebook page</a>, the McPherson Police Department issued the following statement.Several citizens have called the McPherson Police Department to report that they have received a phone call from the police department. This is reported as an "automated call" stating there is a warrant for them. The McPherson Police Department will not call you and advise you of this type of information. Do Not select any of the prompts as asked during the call, HANG UP! Block the incoming number on your phone.

McPherson Police Department warns of telephone scam

Kansas Wesleyan has announced that a pair of in-state, undergraduate scholarship opportunities announced in March will be continued for the fall 2021 admissions cycle.

The Ad Astra scholarship is a $60,000 undergraduate scholarship (guaranteed&nbsp;$15,000, overall, per&nbsp;year for four years) that can be applied to any new KWU student graduating from a Kansas high school or home school, anyone who transfers to KWU from a Kansas college or any resident of Kansas overall.

The Saline County scholarship is a $70,000 undergraduate scholarship (guaranteed&nbsp;$17,500, overall,&nbsp;per&nbsp;year for four years). Any new KWU student who graduates from a Saline County high school or home school or resides at a Saline County address is eligible for this scholarship, regardless of whether they choose to live on campus during their college experience. KWU is deeply appreciative of the fact that Salina and Saline County support us so generously. This scholarship, made possible in part by the John K. and Donna Vanier family, is a way for Kansas Wesleyan to support these community students.

For more information regarding Kansas Wesleyan scholarship opportunities, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://kwu.edu/admissions" target="_blank">KWU.edu/admissions</a>.&nbsp;

Kansas Wesleyan has announced that a pair of in-state, undergraduate scholarship opportunities announced in March will be continued for the fall 2021 admissions cycle.The Ad Astra scholarship is a $60,000 undergraduate scholarship (guaranteed&nbsp;$15,000, overall, per&nbsp;year for four years) that can be applied to any new KWU student graduating from a Kansas high school or home school, anyone who transfers to KWU from a Kansas college or any resident of Kansas overall.The Saline County scholarship is a $70,000 undergraduate scholarship (guaranteed&nbsp;$17,500, overall,&nbsp;per&nbsp;year for four years). Any new KWU student who graduates from a Saline County high school or home school or resides at a Saline County address is eligible for this scholarship, regardless of whether they choose to live on campus during their college experience. KWU is deeply appreciative of the fact that Salina and Saline County support us so generously. This scholarship, made possible in part by the John K. and Donna Vanier family, is a way for Kansas Wesleyan to support these community students.For more information regarding Kansas Wesleyan scholarship opportunities, please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://kwu.edu/admissions" target="_blank">KWU.edu/admissions</a>.&nbsp;

KWU: Ad Astra, Saline County scholarships continuing

Another  small earthquake shook part of Saline County southeast of Saline Friday afternoon.

According to the Kansas Geological Survey, a magnitude 2.2 quake struck at 4:37 p.m. Friday west of South Holmes Road between Kansas Highway 4 and East Salemsborg Road.

The temblor was a few miles west of another small quake that struck the area Wednesday evening. 

READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/87a29b1a-854d-4838-a6f4-148775bf3843">Small quake strikes west of SES campus Wednesdy evening</a>

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 </figure>Another small earthquake shook part of Saline County southeast of Saline Friday afternoon.According to the Kansas Geological Survey, a magnitude 2.2 quake struck at 4:37 p.m. Friday west of South Holmes Road between Kansas Highway 4 and East Salemsborg Road.The temblor was a few miles west of another small quake that struck the area Wednesday evening. READ: <a href="https://salinapost.com/posts/87a29b1a-854d-4838-a6f4-148775bf3843">Small quake strikes west of SES campus Wednesdy evening</a>

Another small quake shakes area southeast of Salina Friday

Southeast of Saline has announced its homecoming king and queen candidates for 2020. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/USD306/">Unified School District 306 - Southeast of Saline</a> Facebook page:

Southeast of Saline has announced its homecoming king and queen candidates for 2020. From the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/USD306/">Unified School District 306 - Southeast of Saline</a> Facebook page:<div><iframe src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FUSD306%2Fposts%2F3041119832677611&width=500" width="500" height="486" style="border:none;overflow:hidden" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" allowTransparency="true" allow="encrypted-media"></iframe></div>

SES announces homecoming king and queen candidates

McPherson County: 4 new COVID-19 cases; case data updated

Following is the Friday COVID-19 update from Saline County.

There are 23 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County that have been identified since the Wednesday, September 9 report. The total for the county is now 562, with 109 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department, 444 that have recovered, and a total of 9 deaths. Salina Regional Health Center reports that they have 5 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Our dashboard has been updated with the latest information:

●Mobile Device Users: <a href="https://arcg.is/yjPT1">https://arcg.is/yjPT1</a>

●Desktop Users: <a href="https://arcg.is/1qHnb0">https://arcg.is/1qHnb0</a>

According to the Kansas Department of Health &amp; Environment, there are now 48,386 cases and 511 deaths statewide. This information can be found at <a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/">https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/</a>.

●The Kansas Division of Emergency Management has launched a new business personal protective equipment (PPE) stopgap program. This program provides personal protective equipment to businesses experiencing delays in purchased equipment. Businesses that have ordered PPE but are experiencing a backorder or delayed delivery date on their purchase may access this program and expect delivery of items, if available, within a few days. Requirements include being and good standing with the Kansas Department of Revenue and proof of the PPE backorder or delay. To access the program and for additional information, visit <a href="http://www.kdem.kansasgis.org/businessPPE">www.kdem.kansasgis.org/businessPPE</a>.

Here is what you can do to help us to stop the spread:

●Stay home if you have any symptoms or are ill

●Wear masks in public spaces as required by City Ordinance and County Resolution

●Maximize physical distance (6 feet or more) in public settings

●Avoid socializing with large groups

●High-risk individuals should only leave the house for essential needs

Only follow official sources to obtain information: <a href="http://www.saline.org/coronavirus">www.saline.org/coronavirus</a> or <a href="http://www.kdheks.gov">www.kdheks.gov</a>.

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 </figure>Following is the Friday COVID-19 update from Saline County.There are 23 new positive COVID-19 cases in Saline County that have been identified since the Wednesday, September 9 report. The total for the county is now 562, with 109 cases that are actively being monitored by the Health Department, 444 that have recovered, and a total of 9 deaths. Salina Regional Health Center reports that they have 5 hospitalized COVID-19 patients. Our dashboard has been updated with the latest information:●Mobile Device Users: <a href="https://arcg.is/yjPT1">https://arcg.is/yjPT1</a>●Desktop Users: <a href="https://arcg.is/1qHnb0">https://arcg.is/1qHnb0</a>According to the Kansas Department of Health &amp; Environment, there are now 48,386 cases and 511 deaths statewide. This information can be found at <a href="https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/">https://www.coronavirus.kdheks.gov/</a>.Announcements:●The Kansas Division of Emergency Management has launched a new business personal protective equipment (PPE) stopgap program. This program provides personal protective equipment to businesses experiencing delays in purchased equipment. Businesses that have ordered PPE but are experiencing a backorder or delayed delivery date on their purchase may access this program and expect delivery of items, if available, within a few days. Requirements include being and good standing with the Kansas Department of Revenue and proof of the PPE backorder or delay. To access the program and for additional information, visit <a href="http://www.kdem.kansasgis.org/businessPPE">www.kdem.kansasgis.org/businessPPE</a>.Here is what you can do to help us to stop the spread:●Stay home if you have any symptoms or are ill●Wear masks in public spaces as required by City Ordinance and County Resolution●Maximize physical distance (6 feet or more) in public settings●Avoid socializing with large groups●High-risk individuals should only leave the house for essential needs●Wash your hands frequentlyOnly follow official sources to obtain information: <a href="http://www.saline.org/coronavirus">www.saline.org/coronavirus</a> or <a href="http://www.kdheks.gov">www.kdheks.gov</a>.

Saline County: 23 new cases of COVID-19; 444 of 562 recovered

The Kansas Department of Transportation will reduce a section of Interstate 70 (I-70) beginning Monday to begin constructing crossover lanes just east of the Chapman interchange, near Chapman Creek. 

The crossover construction is needed to allow I-70 traffic to use one set of lanes in spring 2021 for bridge replacements scheduled to begin at that time.

Work will begin approximately one mile west of the Chapman Creek bridge and extend east for approximately two miles with occasional shoulder closures and intermediate lane closures.

Reece Construction Co., Inc. of Salina is the primary contractor for this $5.8 million project. The bridge replacements are scheduled to be completed in Nov. 2022, weather permitting.

KDOT urges all motorists to be alert and obey the warning signs when approaching and driving through a work zone. Check <a href="http://kandrive.org">kandrive.org</a> for updates and more information.

The Kansas Department of Transportation will reduce a section of Interstate 70 (I-70) beginning Monday to begin constructing crossover lanes just east of the Chapman interchange, near Chapman Creek. The crossover construction is needed to allow I-70 traffic to use one set of lanes in spring 2021 for bridge replacements scheduled to begin at that time.Work will begin approximately one mile west of the Chapman Creek bridge and extend east for approximately two miles with occasional shoulder closures and intermediate lane closures.Reece Construction Co., Inc. of Salina is the primary contractor for this $5.8 million project. The bridge replacements are scheduled to be completed in Nov. 2022, weather permitting.KDOT urges all motorists to be alert and obey the warning signs when approaching and driving through a work zone. Check <a href="http://kandrive.org">kandrive.org</a> for updates and more information.

Lane reduction on I-70 in Dickinson County begins Monday

Police are investigating the recent theft of a pickup in east Salina.

Christopher Burns, 47, and Melinda Kolzow, 41, both of Salina, told police that a gray 2014 Ford F150 valued at $30,000 was stolen from their driveway in the 600 block of Seitz Drive sometime between 10 a.m. on Wednesday and 6 a.m. Thursday, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester reported this morning.

According to Forrester, the pickup was believed to be locked, but had a spare key under the console.

The pickup had a Kansas license tag of 647KEU, a Boston Redsox tag on the front, a black bed cover, and an Alabama "A" sticker on the back window, Forrester noted.

Police are investigating the recent theft of a pickup in east Salina.Christopher Burns, 47, and Melinda Kolzow, 41, both of Salina, told police that a gray 2014 Ford F150 valued at $30,000 was stolen from their driveway in the 600 block of Seitz Drive sometime between 10 a.m. on Wednesday and 6 a.m. Thursday, Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester reported this morning.According to Forrester, the pickup was believed to be locked, but had a spare key under the console.The pickup had a Kansas license tag of 647KEU, a Boston Redsox tag on the front, a black bed cover, and an Alabama "A" sticker on the back window, Forrester noted.

Police: Pickup stolen from east Salina neighborhood

Kansas finally got some much needed rain over the last few days. Here is a look at the two day rainfall totals as of 7 a.m. Thursday from the National Weather Service in Wichita.

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 </figure>Kansas finally got some much needed rain over the last few days. Here is a look at the two day rainfall totals as of 7 a.m. Thursday from the National Weather Service in Wichita.

NWS: State gets some much needed rain

Dear Dave, I know it may be early to talk about Christmas, but do you have any advice on saving for the holiday season?

Dear Carlie, It’s never too early to talk about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/christmas-gifts-for-our-children-when-is-enough-enough" target="_blank">Christmas!</a>&nbsp;I’m glad&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;you’re thinking about things ahead of time. A lot of people wait until December to buy gifts and make plans. That’s fine if they’ve got the money set aside to handle things, but most of them don’t. Then, they panic and turn to credit cards. You don’t want to end up in a situation where you’re still paying off Christmas in April.

If you don’t have anything put aside yet, I’d suggest setting some spending goals now. Taking a close look at your income and expenses should be part of this. If you’re not doing it already, what I’m talking about here is living on a written,&nbsp;

monthly&nbsp;<a href="https://www.everydollar.com/guide-to-budgeting-dave-says" target="_blank">budget.</a>&nbsp;Look at how&nbsp;much you can afford to put toward Christmas each month, make a gift-giving goal amount, and stick to it. Along with this, you might consider opening a separate account just for your Christmas savings. Start looking for gift deals now, too. There are end-of-summer sales still going on, and you never know what you might find.

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to have a wonderful Christmas or make the season special for others—even when it comes to giving. Thoughtful handmade items, meaningful photographs set in a frame, or special baked goods are great ways to show the folks in your life you’re thinking about them and how much you care.

Now, let’s talk about next year. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with including a line just for Christmas in your budget each month. Christmas doesn’t sneak up on you. It’s on December 25th every single year. Putting a little money aside all year long might just take some of the stress out of your Yuletide planning.

<a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/" target="_blank">Dave Ramsey&nbsp;</a>is a seven-time No. 1 national best-selling author, personal finance expert, and host of The Dave Ramsey Show, heard by more than 16 million listeners each week. He has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Today Show, Fox News, CNN, Fox Business, and many more. Since 1992, Dave has helped people regain control of their money, build wealth and enhance their lives. He also serves as CEO for Ramsey Solutions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dear Dave, I know it may be early to talk about Christmas, but do you have any advice on saving for the holiday season?CarlieDear Carlie, It’s never too early to talk about&nbsp;<a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/christmas-gifts-for-our-children-when-is-enough-enough" target="_blank">Christmas!</a>&nbsp;I’m glad&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;you’re thinking about things ahead of time. A lot of people wait until December to buy gifts and make plans. That’s fine if they’ve got the money set aside to handle things, but most of them don’t. Then, they panic and turn to credit cards. You don’t want to end up in a situation where you’re still paying off Christmas in April.If you don’t have anything put aside yet, I’d suggest setting some spending goals now. Taking a close look at your income and expenses should be part of this. If you’re not doing it already, what I’m talking about here is living on a written,&nbsp;

monthly&nbsp;<a href="https://www.everydollar.com/guide-to-budgeting-dave-says" target="_blank">budget.</a>&nbsp;Look at how&nbsp;much you can afford to put toward Christmas each month, make a gift-giving goal amount, and stick to it. Along with this, you might consider opening a separate account just for your Christmas savings. Start looking for gift deals now, too. There are end-of-summer sales still going on, and you never know what you might find.You don’t have to spend a lot of money to have a wonderful Christmas or make the season special for others—even when it comes to giving. Thoughtful handmade items, meaningful photographs set in a frame, or special baked goods are great ways to show the folks in your life you’re thinking about them and how much you care.Now, let’s talk about next year. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with including a line just for Christmas in your budget each month. Christmas doesn’t sneak up on you. It’s on December 25th every single year. Putting a little money aside all year long might just take some of the stress out of your Yuletide planning.Good question, Carlie!Dave<a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/" target="_blank">Dave Ramsey&nbsp;</a>is a seven-time No. 1 national best-selling author, personal finance expert, and host of The Dave Ramsey Show, heard by more than 16 million listeners each week. He has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, Today Show, Fox News, CNN, Fox Business, and many more. Since 1992, Dave has helped people regain control of their money, build wealth and enhance their lives. He also serves as CEO for Ramsey Solutions.&nbsp;&nbsp;

DAVE SAYS: Christmas in…September?

Today is Friday, Sept. 11, the 255th day of 2020. There are 111 days left in the year. 

On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people were killed as 19 al-Qaida hijackers seized control of four jetliners, sending two of the planes into New York's World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon and the fourth into a field in western Pennsylvania.

In 1777, during the American Revolution, forces under Gen. George Washington were defeated by the British in the Battle of Brandywine.

In 1789, Alexander Hamilton was appointed the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. 

In 1814, an American fleet scored a decisive victory over the British in the Battle of Lake Champlain in the War of 1812. 

In 1885, author D.H. Lawrence was born in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, England.

In 1936, Boulder Dam (now Hoover Dam) began operation as President Franklin D. Roosevelt pressed a key in Washington to signal the startup of the dam's first hydroelectric generator. 

In 1941, groundbreaking took place for the Pentagon. In a speech that drew accusations of anti-Semitism, Charles A. Lindbergh told an America First rally in Des Moines, Iowa, that "the British, the Jewish and the Roosevelt administration" were pushing the United States toward war. 

In 1972, the troubled Munich Summer Olympics ended. Northern California's Bay Area Rapid Transit system began operations.

In 1973, Chilean President Salvador Allende died during a violent military coup. 

In 2006, in a prime-time address, President George W. Bush invoked the memory of the victims of the 9/11 attacks as he staunchly defended the war in Iraq, though he acknowledged that Saddam Hussein was not responsible for the attacks. 

In 2007, a new Osama bin Laden videotape was released on the sixth anniversary of 9/11; in it, the al-Qaida leader's voice is heard commemorating one of the suicide hijackers and calling on young Muslims to follow his example by martyring themselves in attacks. 

In 2008, presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama put aside politics as they visited ground zero together on the anniversary of 9/11 to honor its victims. 

In 2012, a mob armed with guns and grenades launched a fiery nightlong attack on a U.S. diplomatic outpost and a CIA annex in Benghazi, Libya, killing U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans. 

Ten years ago: Speaking at the Pentagon, President Barack Obama appealed to the nation to honor the memory of the September 11 victims by hewing to the values of diversity and tolerance. In New York, a morning ceremony of remembrance gave way to an afternoon of protests and counter-protests over a proposed Islamic center near ground zero. A gunman in rural eastern Kentucky killed five people before turning the shotgun on himself. Kim Clijsters won a second consecutive U.S. Open championship and third overall, easily beating Vera Zvonareva 6-2, 6-1. Actor Kevin McCarthy, 96, died in Hyannis, Massachusetts.

Five years ago: A crane collapsed onto the Grand Mosque in Mecca, killing 111 people ahead of the annual hajj pilgrimage. Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry ended his second bid for the Republican presidential nomination, becoming the first major candidate of the 2016 campaign to give up on the White House. Roberta Vinci stunned Serena Williams to end her Grand Slam bid in one of the greatest upsets in tennis history; the 43rd-ranked Italian won 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the U.S. Open semifinals.

One year ago: The Supreme Court allowed nationwide enforcement of a new Trump administration rule preventing most Central American migrants from seeking asylum in the United States; the policy was meant to deny asylum to anyone who passed through another country on the way to the U.S. without seeking protection there. Oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens died at his Dallas home; he was 91.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Earl Holliman is 92. Comedian Tom Dreesen is 81. Movie director Brian De Palma is 80. Singer-actor-dancer Lola Falana is 78. Rock musician Mickey Hart (The Dead) is 77. Guitarist Leo Kottke is 75. Actor Phillip Alford is 72. Actor Amy Madigan is 70. Rock singer-musician Tommy Shaw (Styx) is 67. Sports reporter Lesley Visser is 67. Actor Reed Birney is 66. Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson is 63. Musician Jon Moss (Culture Club) is 63. Actor Scott Patterson is 62. Rock musician Mick Talbot (The Style Council) is 62. Actor/director Roxann Dawson is 62. Actor John Hawkes is 61. Actor Anne Ramsay is 60. Actor Virginia Madsen is 59. Actor Kristy McNichol is 58. Musician-composer Moby is 55. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is 55. Business reporter Maria Bartiromo is 53. Singer Harry Connick Jr. is 53. Rock musician Bart Van Der Zeeuw is 52. Actor Taraji P. Henson is 50. Actor Laura Wright is 50. Rock musician Jeremy Popoff (Lit) is 49. Blogger Markos Moulitsas is 49. Singer Brad Fischetti (LFO) is 45. Rapper Mr. Black is 43. Rock musician Jon Buckland (Coldplay) is 43. Rapper Ludacris is 43. Rock singer Ben Lee is 42. Actor Ryan Slattery is 42. Actor Ariana Richards is 41. Country singer Charles Kelley (Lady A) is 39. Actor Elizabeth Henstridge is 33. Actor Tyler Hoechlin is 33. Actor Mackenzie Aladjem is 19.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Friday, Sept. 11, the 255th day of 2020. There are 111 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people were killed as 19 al-Qaida hijackers seized control of four jetliners, sending two of the planes into New York's World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon and the fourth into a field in western Pennsylvania.On this date: In 1777, during the American Revolution, forces under Gen. George Washington were defeated by the British in the Battle of Brandywine.In 1789, Alexander Hamilton was appointed the first U.S. Secretary of the Treasury. In 1814, an American fleet scored a decisive victory over the British in the Battle of Lake Champlain in the War of 1812. In 1885, author D.H. Lawrence was born in Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, England.In 1936, Boulder Dam (now Hoover Dam) began operation as President Franklin D. Roosevelt pressed a key in Washington to signal the startup of the dam's first hydroelectric generator. In 1941, groundbreaking took place for the Pentagon. In a speech that drew accusations of anti-Semitism, Charles A. Lindbergh told an America First rally in Des Moines, Iowa, that "the British, the Jewish and the Roosevelt administration" were pushing the United States toward war. In 1972, the troubled Munich Summer Olympics ended. Northern California's Bay Area Rapid Transit system began operations.In 1973, Chilean President Salvador Allende died during a violent military coup. In 2006, in a prime-time address, President George W. Bush invoked the memory of the victims of the 9/11 attacks as he staunchly defended the war in Iraq, though he acknowledged that Saddam Hussein was not responsible for the attacks. In 2007, a new Osama bin Laden videotape was released on the sixth anniversary of 9/11; in it, the al-Qaida leader's voice is heard commemorating one of the suicide hijackers and calling on young Muslims to follow his example by martyring themselves in attacks. In 2008, presidential candidates John McCain and Barack Obama put aside politics as they visited ground zero together on the anniversary of 9/11 to honor its victims. In 2012, a mob armed with guns and grenades launched a fiery nightlong attack on a U.S. diplomatic outpost and a CIA annex in Benghazi, Libya, killing U.S. Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans. Ten years ago: Speaking at the Pentagon, President Barack Obama appealed to the nation to honor the memory of the September 11 victims by hewing to the values of diversity and tolerance. In New York, a morning ceremony of remembrance gave way to an afternoon of protests and counter-protests over a proposed Islamic center near ground zero. A gunman in rural eastern Kentucky killed five people before turning the shotgun on himself. Kim Clijsters won a second consecutive U.S. Open championship and third overall, easily beating Vera Zvonareva 6-2, 6-1. Actor Kevin McCarthy, 96, died in Hyannis, Massachusetts.Five years ago: A crane collapsed onto the Grand Mosque in Mecca, killing 111 people ahead of the annual hajj pilgrimage. Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry ended his second bid for the Republican presidential nomination, becoming the first major candidate of the 2016 campaign to give up on the White House. Roberta Vinci stunned Serena Williams to end her Grand Slam bid in one of the greatest upsets in tennis history; the 43rd-ranked Italian won 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the U.S. Open semifinals.One year ago: The Supreme Court allowed nationwide enforcement of a new Trump administration rule preventing most Central American migrants from seeking asylum in the United States; the policy was meant to deny asylum to anyone who passed through another country on the way to the U.S. without seeking protection there. Oil tycoon T. Boone Pickens died at his Dallas home; he was 91. Today's Birthdays: Actor Earl Holliman is 92. Comedian Tom Dreesen is 81. Movie director Brian De Palma is 80. Singer-actor-dancer Lola Falana is 78. Rock musician Mickey Hart (The Dead) is 77. Guitarist Leo Kottke is 75. Actor Phillip Alford is 72. Actor Amy Madigan is 70. Rock singer-musician Tommy Shaw (Styx) is 67. Sports reporter Lesley Visser is 67. Actor Reed Birney is 66. Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson is 63. Musician Jon Moss (Culture Club) is 63. Actor Scott Patterson is 62. Rock musician Mick Talbot (The Style Council) is 62. Actor/director Roxann Dawson is 62. Actor John Hawkes is 61. Actor Anne Ramsay is 60. Actor Virginia Madsen is 59. Actor Kristy McNichol is 58. Musician-composer Moby is 55. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is 55. Business reporter Maria Bartiromo is 53. Singer Harry Connick Jr. is 53. Rock musician Bart Van Der Zeeuw is 52. Actor Taraji P. Henson is 50. Actor Laura Wright is 50. Rock musician Jeremy Popoff (Lit) is 49. Blogger Markos Moulitsas is 49. Singer Brad Fischetti (LFO) is 45. Rapper Mr. Black is 43. Rock musician Jon Buckland (Coldplay) is 43. Rapper Ludacris is 43. Rock singer Ben Lee is 42. Actor Ryan Slattery is 42. Actor Ariana Richards is 41. Country singer Charles Kelley (Lady A) is 39. Actor Elizabeth Henstridge is 33. Actor Tyler Hoechlin is 33. Actor Mackenzie Aladjem is 19.

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