The Salina Area United Way van delivered more than 2000 free children’s books across the community this summer.

The organization used its Community Action Mobile Outreach (CAMO) van to get 2030 books to young readers during the five-week Raising Active Wild Readers (RAWR) program at four summer meal sites. Additionally, from June 22 to 26, 155 books were distributed from city parks during the United Way Worldwide Week of Action.

“I was surprised at just how many families took advantage of this reading program,” said David Driscoll, a Salina Area United Way Program Committee volunteer. “This justifies the continued need to support youth reading by recycling books within our community.”

Parent Vicky Lauseng said the program is a wonderful service at a time when new books are less readily available because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“Despite the challenges that had to be overcome with social distancing, I appreciate how our community made sure kids’ bodies and minds were fed,” Lauseng, the mother of two children who participated.

A goal of the local United Way is to increase the high school graduation rate. Making books more widely available to children throughout the year is vital for reading success and graduation rate improvement. 

Salina Area United Way Program Director Brenda Gutierrez thanked all helping with RAWR. This summer, 42 volunteers invested their time to local help youth and families.

Additionally, through the community’s generosity, 3000-plus children’s books were collected during a July book drive. Some were placed in the Free Little libraries across the city to expand the RAWR program reach.

“RAWR not only is our chance to encourage children to read but also to engage these young minds in the importance of community support,” Driscoll added.

--<a href="http://www.unitedwaysalina.org">Salina Area United Way</a>--

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597543903788.jpeg" alt="Youngsters pick out free books during the Salina Area United Way's RAWR Week of Action earlier this summer. Photo courtesy SAUW" />
 <figcaption>Youngsters pick out free books during the Salina Area United Way's RAWR Week of Action earlier this summer. Photo courtesy SAUW</figcaption>
 </figure>The Salina Area United Way van delivered more than 2000 free children’s books across the community this summer.The organization used its Community Action Mobile Outreach (CAMO) van to get 2030 books to young readers during the five-week Raising Active Wild Readers (RAWR) program at four summer meal sites. Additionally, from June 22 to 26, 155 books were distributed from city parks during the United Way Worldwide Week of Action.“I was surprised at just how many families took advantage of this reading program,” said David Driscoll, a Salina Area United Way Program Committee volunteer. “This justifies the continued need to support youth reading by recycling books within our community.”Parent Vicky Lauseng said the program is a wonderful service at a time when new books are less readily available because of the COVID-19 pandemic.“Despite the challenges that had to be overcome with social distancing, I appreciate how our community made sure kids’ bodies and minds were fed,” Lauseng, the mother of two children who participated.A goal of the local United Way is to increase the high school graduation rate. Making books more widely available to children throughout the year is vital for reading success and graduation rate improvement. Salina Area United Way Program Director Brenda Gutierrez thanked all helping with RAWR. This summer, 42 volunteers invested their time to local help youth and families.Additionally, through the community’s generosity, 3000-plus children’s books were collected during a July book drive. Some were placed in the Free Little libraries across the city to expand the RAWR program reach.“RAWR not only is our chance to encourage children to read but also to engage these young minds in the importance of community support,” Driscoll added.--<a href="http://www.unitedwaysalina.org">Salina Area United Way</a>--

United Way summer reading program a success

Today is Sunday, Aug. 16, the 229th day of 2020. There are 137 days left in the year. 

On August 16, 1987, 156 people were killed when Northwest Airlines Flight 255 crashed while trying to take off from Detroit; the sole survivor was 4-year-old Cecelia Cichan. 

In 1777, American forces won the Battle of Bennington in what was considered a turning point of the Revolutionary War. 

In 1812, Detroit fell to British and Indian forces in the War of 1812.

In 1861, President Abraham Lincoln issued Proclamation 86, which prohibited the states of the Union from engaging in commercial trade with states that were in rebellion — i.e., the Confederacy. 

In 1920, Ray Chapman of the Cleveland Indians was struck in the head by a pitch thrown by Carl Mays of the New York Yankees; Chapman died the following morning. 

In 1948, baseball legend Babe Ruth died in New York at age 53. 

In 1960, Britain ceded control of the crown colony of Cyprus.

In 1962, The Beatles fired their original drummer, Pete Best, replacing him with Ringo Starr. 

In 1977, Elvis Presley died at his Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee, at age 42. 

In 1978, James Earl Ray, convicted assassin of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., told a Capitol Hill hearing he did not commit the crime, saying he'd been set up by a mysterious man called "Raoul."

In 2002, terrorist mastermind Abu Nidal reportedly was found shot to death in Baghdad, Iraq; he was 65. 

In 2014, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon declared a state of emergency and imposed a curfew in the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson, where police and protesters repeatedly clashed in the week since a Black teenager was shot to death by a white police officer.

In 2018, Aretha Franklin, the undisputed "Queen of Soul," died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. 

Ten years ago: A Boeing 737 filled with vacationers crashed in a thunderstorm and broke apart as it slid onto the runway on Colombia's San Andres Island; all but two of the 131 people on board survived. China eclipsed Japan as the world's second biggest economy after three decades of blistering growth. Bobby Thomson, whose 1951 "Shot Heard 'Round the World" clinched the National League pennant for the New York Giants, died in Savannah, Georgia, at age 86.

Five years ago: Trigana Air Service Flight 257, an Indonesian ATR 42-300, crashed during a domestic flight; all 54 people on board were killed. Tens of thousands of Brazilians demonstrated their discontent with President Dilma Roussef.

One year ago: New York City's chief medical examiner ruled that the death of jailed financier Jeffrey Epstein was a suicide, confirming that Epstein hanged himself in his jail cell as he faced sex trafficking charges. Actor Peter Fonda died at his California home of complications from lung cancer at the age of 79; the son of Hollywood legend Henry Fonda became a star in his own right after writing and starring in the counter-culture classic "Easy Rider."

Today's Birthdays: Actor Ann Blyth is 92. Actor Gary Clarke is 87. Actor Julie Newmar is 87. Actor-singer Ketty Lester is 86. Actor John Standing is 86. College Football Hall of Famer and NFL player Bill Glass is 85. Actor Anita Gillette is 84. Country singer Billy Joe Shaver is 81. Movie director Bruce Beresford is 80. Actor Bob Balaban is 75. Ballerina Suzanne Farrell is 75. Actor Lesley Ann Warren is 74. Rock singer-musician Joey Spampinato is 72. Actor Marshall Manesh is 70. Actor Reginald VelJohnson is 68. Former TV host Kathie Lee Gifford is 67. Rhythm-and-blues singer J.T. Taylor is 67. Movie director James Cameron is 66. Actor Jeff Perry is 65. Rock musician Tim Farriss (INXS) is 63. Actor Laura Innes is 63. Singer Madonna is 62. Actor Angela Bassett is 62. Actor Timothy Hutton is 60. Actor Steve Carell is 58. Former tennis player Jimmy Arias is 56. Actor-singer Donovan Leitch is 53. Actor Andy Milder is 52. Actor Seth Peterson is 50. Country singer Emily Robison (The Chicks) is 48. Actor George Stults is 45. Singer Vanessa Carlton is 40. Actor Cam Gigandet is 38. Actor Agnes Bruckner is 35. Singer-musician Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes) is 35. Actor Cristin Milioti is 35. Actor Shawn Pyfrom is 34. Country singer Ashton Shepherd is 34. Actor Okieriete Onaodowan is 33. Country singer Dan Smyers (Dan &amp; Shay) is 33. NHL goalie Carey Price is 33. Actor Kevin G. Schmidt is 32. Actor Rumer Willis is 32. Actor Parker Young is 32. Rapper Young Thug is 29. Actor Cameron Monaghan is 27. Singer-pianist Greyson Chance is 23.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Sunday, Aug. 16, the 229th day of 2020. There are 137 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 16, 1987, 156 people were killed when Northwest Airlines Flight 255 crashed while trying to take off from Detroit; the sole survivor was 4-year-old Cecelia Cichan. On this date: In 1777, American forces won the Battle of Bennington in what was considered a turning point of the Revolutionary War. In 1812, Detroit fell to British and Indian forces in the War of 1812.In 1861, President Abraham Lincoln issued Proclamation 86, which prohibited the states of the Union from engaging in commercial trade with states that were in rebellion — i.e., the Confederacy. In 1920, Ray Chapman of the Cleveland Indians was struck in the head by a pitch thrown by Carl Mays of the New York Yankees; Chapman died the following morning. In 1948, baseball legend Babe Ruth died in New York at age 53. In 1960, Britain ceded control of the crown colony of Cyprus.In 1962, The Beatles fired their original drummer, Pete Best, replacing him with Ringo Starr. In 1977, Elvis Presley died at his Graceland estate in Memphis, Tennessee, at age 42. In 1978, James Earl Ray, convicted assassin of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., told a Capitol Hill hearing he did not commit the crime, saying he'd been set up by a mysterious man called "Raoul."In 2002, terrorist mastermind Abu Nidal reportedly was found shot to death in Baghdad, Iraq; he was 65. In 2014, Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon declared a state of emergency and imposed a curfew in the St. Louis suburb of Ferguson, where police and protesters repeatedly clashed in the week since a Black teenager was shot to death by a white police officer.In 2018, Aretha Franklin, the undisputed "Queen of Soul," died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 76. Ten years ago: A Boeing 737 filled with vacationers crashed in a thunderstorm and broke apart as it slid onto the runway on Colombia's San Andres Island; all but two of the 131 people on board survived. China eclipsed Japan as the world's second biggest economy after three decades of blistering growth. Bobby Thomson, whose 1951 "Shot Heard 'Round the World" clinched the National League pennant for the New York Giants, died in Savannah, Georgia, at age 86.Five years ago: Trigana Air Service Flight 257, an Indonesian ATR 42-300, crashed during a domestic flight; all 54 people on board were killed. Tens of thousands of Brazilians demonstrated their discontent with President Dilma Roussef.One year ago: New York City's chief medical examiner ruled that the death of jailed financier Jeffrey Epstein was a suicide, confirming that Epstein hanged himself in his jail cell as he faced sex trafficking charges. Actor Peter Fonda died at his California home of complications from lung cancer at the age of 79; the son of Hollywood legend Henry Fonda became a star in his own right after writing and starring in the counter-culture classic "Easy Rider." Today's Birthdays: Actor Ann Blyth is 92. Actor Gary Clarke is 87. Actor Julie Newmar is 87. Actor-singer Ketty Lester is 86. Actor John Standing is 86. College Football Hall of Famer and NFL player Bill Glass is 85. Actor Anita Gillette is 84. Country singer Billy Joe Shaver is 81. Movie director Bruce Beresford is 80. Actor Bob Balaban is 75. Ballerina Suzanne Farrell is 75. Actor Lesley Ann Warren is 74. Rock singer-musician Joey Spampinato is 72. Actor Marshall Manesh is 70. Actor Reginald VelJohnson is 68. Former TV host Kathie Lee Gifford is 67. Rhythm-and-blues singer J.T. Taylor is 67. Movie director James Cameron is 66. Actor Jeff Perry is 65. Rock musician Tim Farriss (INXS) is 63. Actor Laura Innes is 63. Singer Madonna is 62. Actor Angela Bassett is 62. Actor Timothy Hutton is 60. Actor Steve Carell is 58. Former tennis player Jimmy Arias is 56. Actor-singer Donovan Leitch is 53. Actor Andy Milder is 52. Actor Seth Peterson is 50. Country singer Emily Robison (The Chicks) is 48. Actor George Stults is 45. Singer Vanessa Carlton is 40. Actor Cam Gigandet is 38. Actor Agnes Bruckner is 35. Singer-musician Taylor Goldsmith (Dawes) is 35. Actor Cristin Milioti is 35. Actor Shawn Pyfrom is 34. Country singer Ashton Shepherd is 34. Actor Okieriete Onaodowan is 33. Country singer Dan Smyers (Dan &amp; Shay) is 33. NHL goalie Carey Price is 33. Actor Kevin G. Schmidt is 32. Actor Rumer Willis is 32. Actor Parker Young is 32. Rapper Young Thug is 29. Actor Cameron Monaghan is 27. Singer-pianist Greyson Chance is 23.

Today in History -- Aug. 16

SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on&nbsp; multiple charges following a traffic stop.

Just before 9 p.m. Thursday, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 1998 Ford F150 pickup truck near NW Taylor Street and NW Waddell Street in Topeka, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

During the traffic stop, a K9 unit was deployed. The driver, Jerome N. Townsend, 50, of Topeka, was taken into custody and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and a traffic violation

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597538882674.png" alt="Townsend photo Shawnee County" />
 <figcaption>Townsend photo Shawnee County</figcaption>
 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Kansas man on&nbsp; multiple charges following a traffic stop.Just before 9 p.m. Thursday, a deputy conducted a traffic stop on a 1998 Ford F150 pickup truck near NW Taylor Street and NW Waddell Street in Topeka, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.During the traffic stop, a K9 unit was deployed. The driver, Jerome N. Townsend, 50, of Topeka, was taken into custody and booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and a traffic violation

Sheriff's K9 helps catch Kansas drug suspect

Today is Saturday, Aug. 15, the 228th day of 2020. There are 138 days left in the year. 

On August 15, 1947, India became independent after some 200 years of British rule. 

In 1483, the Sistine Chapel was consecrated by Pope Sixtus IV. 

In 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte was born on the island of Corsica.

In 1935, humorist Will Rogers and aviator Wiley Post were killed when their airplane crashed near Point Barrow in the Alaska Territory. 

In 1939, the MGM musical "The Wizard of Oz" opened at the Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood.

In 1944, during World War II, Allied forces landed in southern France in Operation Dragoon. 

In 1945, in a pre-recorded radio address, Japan's Emperor Hirohito announced that his country had accepted terms of surrender for ending World War II. 

In 1965, the Beatles played to a crowd of more than 55,000 at New York's Shea Stadium. 

In 1969, the Woodstock Music and Art Fair opened in upstate New York. 

In 1971, President Richard Nixon announced a 90-day freeze on wages, prices and rents. 

In 1998, 29 people were killed by a car bomb that tore apart the center of Omagh, Northern Ireland; a splinter group calling itself the Real IRA claimed responsibility. 

In 2004, in Athens, the U.S. men's basketball team lost 92-73 to Puerto Rico, only the third Olympic defeat ever for the Americans and the first since adding pros.

In 2017, President Donald Trump, who'd faced harsh criticism for initially blaming the deadly weekend violence in Charlottesville, Virginia on "many sides," told reporters that there were "very fine people on both sides" of the confrontation and that groups protesting against the white supremacists were "also very violent." (In between those statements, at the urging of aides, Trump had offered a more direct condemnation of white supremacists.) 

Ten years ago: Former medical student Philip Markoff, charged with killing Julissa Brisman, a masseuse he'd met through Craigslist, was found dead in his Boston jail cell, a suicide. Martin Kaymer won the PGA Championship in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, in a three-hole playoff that did not include Dustin Johnson, who was penalized two strokes for grounding his club in a bunker on the last hole.

Five years ago: Japanese Emperor Akihito expressed rare "deep remorse" over his country's wartime actions in an address marking the 70th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II, a day after the prime minister fell short of apologizing to victims of Japanese aggression. Civil rights leader Julian Bond, 75, died in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

One year ago: After being urged to do so by President Donald Trump, Israel barred two Muslim-American congresswomen from entering the country for a visit. (Israel later granted permission for Rep. Rashida Tlaib to visit her grandmother in the occupied West Bank on humanitarian grounds; she declined, saying Israel's "oppressive" conditions were designed to humiliate her.) A federal appeals panel ruled that immigrant children detained by the U.S. government should get edible food, clean water, soap and toothpaste under a longstanding agreement over detention conditions; the court dismissed a Trump administration bid to limit what must be provided. U.S. government climate scientists said July was the hottest month measured on Earth since records began in 1880. Retired auto racing driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., his wife and daughter were on a plane that rolled off the end of a runway and caught fire after landing near Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee; there were no serious injuries. A 41-year-old Northern California man, Dana Hutchings, died shortly after competing in a taco-eating contest at a minor-league baseball game in Fresno; a coroner said Hutchings had choked to death.

Today's Birthdays: Actor Abby Dalton is 88. Actor Lori Nelson is 87. Civil rights activist Vernon Jordan is 85. Actor Jim Dale is 85. Actor Pat Priest is 84. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is 82. U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., is 82. Musician Pete York (Spencer Davis Group) is 78. Author-journalist Linda Ellerbee is 76. Songwriter Jimmy Webb is 74. Rock singer-musician Tom Johnston (The Doobie Brothers) is 72. Actor Phyllis Smith is 71. Britain's Princess Anne is 70. Actor Tess Harper is 70. Actor Larry Mathews is 65. Actor Zeljko Ivanek is 63. Actor-comedian Rondell Sheridan is 62. Rock singer-musician Matt Johnson (The The) is 59. Movie director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu is 57. Philanthropist Melinda Gates is 56. Country singer Angela Rae (Wild Horses) is 54. Actor Peter Hermann is 53. Actor Debra Messing is 52. Actor Anthony Anderson is 50. Actor Ben Affleck is 48. Singer Mikey Graham (Boyzone) is 48. Actor Natasha Henstridge is 46. Actor Nicole Paggi is 43. Christian rock musician Tim Foreman (Switchfoot) is 42. Actor Emily Kinney is 36. Figure skater Jennifer Kirk is 36. Latin pop singer Belinda is 31. Actor Courtney Hope is 31. Rock singer Joe Jonas (The Jonas Brothers) is 31. Actor-singer Carlos PenaVega is 31. Actor Jennifer Lawrence is 30. Rap DJ Smoove da General (Cali Swag District) is 30.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2019/11/1573488868914.jpeg" alt="Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a>" />
 <figcaption>Photo of old book courtesy <a href="http://shutterstock.com">shutterstock</a></figcaption>
 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Saturday, Aug. 15, the 228th day of 2020. There are 138 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 15, 1947, India became independent after some 200 years of British rule. On this date: In 1483, the Sistine Chapel was consecrated by Pope Sixtus IV. In 1769, Napoleon Bonaparte was born on the island of Corsica.In 1935, humorist Will Rogers and aviator Wiley Post were killed when their airplane crashed near Point Barrow in the Alaska Territory. In 1939, the MGM musical "The Wizard of Oz" opened at the Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood.In 1944, during World War II, Allied forces landed in southern France in Operation Dragoon. In 1945, in a pre-recorded radio address, Japan's Emperor Hirohito announced that his country had accepted terms of surrender for ending World War II. In 1965, the Beatles played to a crowd of more than 55,000 at New York's Shea Stadium. In 1969, the Woodstock Music and Art Fair opened in upstate New York. In 1971, President Richard Nixon announced a 90-day freeze on wages, prices and rents. In 1998, 29 people were killed by a car bomb that tore apart the center of Omagh, Northern Ireland; a splinter group calling itself the Real IRA claimed responsibility. In 2004, in Athens, the U.S. men's basketball team lost 92-73 to Puerto Rico, only the third Olympic defeat ever for the Americans and the first since adding pros.In 2017, President Donald Trump, who'd faced harsh criticism for initially blaming the deadly weekend violence in Charlottesville, Virginia on "many sides," told reporters that there were "very fine people on both sides" of the confrontation and that groups protesting against the white supremacists were "also very violent." (In between those statements, at the urging of aides, Trump had offered a more direct condemnation of white supremacists.) Ten years ago: Former medical student Philip Markoff, charged with killing Julissa Brisman, a masseuse he'd met through Craigslist, was found dead in his Boston jail cell, a suicide. Martin Kaymer won the PGA Championship in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, in a three-hole playoff that did not include Dustin Johnson, who was penalized two strokes for grounding his club in a bunker on the last hole.Five years ago: Japanese Emperor Akihito expressed rare "deep remorse" over his country's wartime actions in an address marking the 70th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II, a day after the prime minister fell short of apologizing to victims of Japanese aggression. Civil rights leader Julian Bond, 75, died in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.One year ago: After being urged to do so by President Donald Trump, Israel barred two Muslim-American congresswomen from entering the country for a visit. (Israel later granted permission for Rep. Rashida Tlaib to visit her grandmother in the occupied West Bank on humanitarian grounds; she declined, saying Israel's "oppressive" conditions were designed to humiliate her.) A federal appeals panel ruled that immigrant children detained by the U.S. government should get edible food, clean water, soap and toothpaste under a longstanding agreement over detention conditions; the court dismissed a Trump administration bid to limit what must be provided. U.S. government climate scientists said July was the hottest month measured on Earth since records began in 1880. Retired auto racing driver Dale Earnhardt Jr., his wife and daughter were on a plane that rolled off the end of a runway and caught fire after landing near Bristol Motor Speedway in Tennessee; there were no serious injuries. A 41-year-old Northern California man, Dana Hutchings, died shortly after competing in a taco-eating contest at a minor-league baseball game in Fresno; a coroner said Hutchings had choked to death. Today's Birthdays: Actor Abby Dalton is 88. Actor Lori Nelson is 87. Civil rights activist Vernon Jordan is 85. Actor Jim Dale is 85. Actor Pat Priest is 84. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is 82. U.S. Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., is 82. Musician Pete York (Spencer Davis Group) is 78. Author-journalist Linda Ellerbee is 76. Songwriter Jimmy Webb is 74. Rock singer-musician Tom Johnston (The Doobie Brothers) is 72. Actor Phyllis Smith is 71. Britain's Princess Anne is 70. Actor Tess Harper is 70. Actor Larry Mathews is 65. Actor Zeljko Ivanek is 63. Actor-comedian Rondell Sheridan is 62. Rock singer-musician Matt Johnson (The The) is 59. Movie director Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu is 57. Philanthropist Melinda Gates is 56. Country singer Angela Rae (Wild Horses) is 54. Actor Peter Hermann is 53. Actor Debra Messing is 52. Actor Anthony Anderson is 50. Actor Ben Affleck is 48. Singer Mikey Graham (Boyzone) is 48. Actor Natasha Henstridge is 46. Actor Nicole Paggi is 43. Christian rock musician Tim Foreman (Switchfoot) is 42. Actor Emily Kinney is 36. Figure skater Jennifer Kirk is 36. Latin pop singer Belinda is 31. Actor Courtney Hope is 31. Rock singer Joe Jonas (The Jonas Brothers) is 31. Actor-singer Carlos PenaVega is 31. Actor Jennifer Lawrence is 30. Rap DJ Smoove da General (Cali Swag District) is 30.

Today in History -- Aug. 15

Kansas City (AP) — Helena Miller listened to teachers, terrified to reenter classrooms, and parents, exhausted from trying to make virtual learning work at home. She heard from school officials who spent hundreds of hours on thousands of details — buses, classrooms, football, arts, special education. She spent countless nights, eyes wide open, her mind wrestling over the safety and education of the 17,000 children she swore to protect.

She thought of her own kids, two in high school and one middle-schooler — the reasons she ran for Rock Hill’s school board six years ago.

And she made the hardest decision of her life: a vote to reopen schools amid&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/VirusOutbreak">the coronavirus pandemic</a>, splitting students into two groups that would each spend two days a week in classrooms, with virtual learning the other school days.

“We have an impossible decision to make. And we still have to make it,” Miller said from a tiny box on Zoom at the board’s July meeting.

This Board of Trustees in suburban South Carolina is like thousands of school boards nationwide, where members are tackling a simple but hefty question — do we return to school amid a pandemic? — with no right or even good answers, in the face of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/969fbbf44dd2ba1acea130f95b21ef62">inconsistent testing</a>&nbsp;and a near-constant increase in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/2a03a4e685316eb7d5a6e7181000fbfe">confirmed coronavirus cases.</a>

Behind that question is pressure. Pressure from teachers and bus drivers and janitors, scared to return to work but in need of a paycheck. Pressure from parents and guardians, who need to return to their own jobs but fear for their children’s safety. Pressure from a president who declares&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1290488364362170371?s=20" target="_blank">on Twitter</a>&nbsp;“OPEN THE SCHOOLS!!!” but whose administration provides little tangible guidance for doing so.

In Rock Hill, everyone has an opinion. The district has more than 17,000 students, and that means about 17,000 proposals on how to go back to school, trustees say, only half-joking.

And in South Carolina, with some of the country’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/42513113bc4821cf291b374ac0541f82">worst virus numbers,&nbsp;</a>even state leaders can’t agree. Gov. Henry McMaster contradicted his education superintendent and said schools must allow a five-days-a-week option for working parents. School boards were left to untangle the mess - Rock Hill called an emergency meeting and ultimately kept its staggered plan.

There’s been plenty more to resolve: Should classes be delayed until after Labor Day? How do kids get to school with buses at half-capacity for social distancing? What about masks and protective equipment? Should students have drama or orchestra if there are no public performances? What will student athletes do in a place like Rock Hill, known for sending football stars Jadeveon Clowney and Stephon Gilmore to the NFL?

School boards represent democracy at its local core: the backbone of communities, a check on superintendents, and the most direct way to influence education policy. And Rock Hill’s strategy was very democratic. The board officially listened to eight committees, some made up of dozens of parents and business or community leaders. Each member spent dozens of hours in emails and informal discussions with people in and around their city of about 75,000 people.

There were teachers to consider. Susan Fields told the board last month, in its first in-person meeting since the pandemic, that she has lupus and must protect herself: “I love my kids, and for 25 years I have always put my students first. This is very odd for me ... for once I am standing up as an educator.”

Special education teacher Shannon Gonzalez reminded the board that it promised extra face shields and gloves for those like her who work with students with significant developmental delays.

“It is impossible to teach a class like mine without constant physical contact,” Gonzalez said. “They need hand-over-hand assistance for most everything they do. And for the last eight years, it has been my hand over their hand. It has been my face level with theirs calming them as they come out of a seizure.”

And there were parents. At a July meeting, Emily Bell thanked the board for their careful, thoughtful work and told them she wasn’t sure what she would do with her daughter in elementary school.

“In the morning, I’m ready for virtual school,” Bell said. “And in the afternoon, I’m ready for my child to be back in the classroom.”

Nearly every issued hinged on policy in the school manual, which staffers and board members pored through for hours. Changes had to be passed: Widened circumstances allowing for virtual classes, the end of open-door hours for parents eating lunch with kids, permitting athletes to practice or play if they weren’t physically in school that day.

The board didn’t agree on everything, from big matters to small. Trustee Brent Faulkenberry initially didn’t favor the plan for in-person class only two days a week. He wanted five, to help working parents, with online school available for anyone worried about safety.

“If families can’t work, they can’t provide for these kids,” he said.

Board member Robin Owens told him he made good points, especially about her fear of young children left at home while parents work. The two-day-a-week plan, she said, “falls squarely in the middle, which means that it is probably not going to make anyone happy. Hopefully it will make some people satisfied.”

Faulkenberry’s five-day proposal lost 5-2. The board then unanimously agreed to the staggered schedule and delaying the first day of school to Sept. 8, the latest allowed by state law.

There was no shouting, no claims of fake science, no accusations that trustees didn’t care for kids. At a time when such arguments erupt everywhere from talks shows to Facebook, from the White House to the corner store, this board prides itself on civil discourse.

“I am so thankful to serve on a board where professionalism is put on the forefront,” said Miller, who moved to the United States from Sweden in 1997, became a U.S. citizen in 2006, and has set out since becoming board chairman in 2018 to create a deliberative body that disagrees amiably.

Trustees’ ties are forged through regular meetings, trips for training, and school visits together. Even as they met through Zoom, Miller kept some in-person routine. Trustees stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance as video of a waving flag played played. Miller plunked her gavel on a tiny wood box after votes and to end meetings.

This month, Miller is gently directing the group back to in-person meetings. If trustees are sending children into schools, she said, the board should physically meet, too. Meetings look much like school, with seats spaced 6 feet (2 meters) apart and everyone in masks.

Mask policy was on trustees’ agenda Monday night. Before the pandemic, masks — as face coverings similar to bandanas — could be considered gang attire. Now, students must wear one to enter the building. District officials suggested allowing a classroom “mask break” once teachers and students are settled and socially distanced. Trustees weren’t sure.

“We have very small classrooms in very old schools,” Faulkenberry, who’d opted to participate virtually, said from a video screen placed in his seat. “That air is still recirculating.”

And what about doors? District policy requires that teachers lock doors during class. But health officials recommend open doors for air circulation.

The board approved a preliminary mask policy but agreed to fine-tune it. The issue of doors was left to a future meeting, with only a few weeks until the first day of school.

The trustees agree that their work during the pandemic — for which they’re paid their usual salary of $600 monthly, unlike the 62% of school board members nationwide who get no compensation, according to 2018 National School Boards Association figures — has been the hardest of their tenure.

“We want what’s best for our children,” said trustee Windy Cole, who’s had her own tears and sleepless nights. “I’ve been in all the meetings, I’ve listened to everything I can, and I trust our district is doing the best possible under these horrible circumstances. We have to just keep praying,”

And they’ve been able to find moments of joy. During a long virtual meeting largely focused on the district’s $175 million budget, a school employee announced a summer program where every student from pre-K to grade eight would get a box of books delivered to their home.

The trustees cheered. “This makes my heart so happy,” Cole said.

After all the talk of taxes, missed celebrations for employees, and the logistics of school amid the virus outbreak, Miller reminded her colleagues: It’s not just “doom and gloom.”

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/8/1597321153259.png" alt="Members of the USD 497 school board met in Lawrence on Monday" />
 <figcaption>Members of the USD 497 school board met in Lawrence on Monday</figcaption>
 </figure>Kansas City (AP) — Helena Miller listened to teachers, terrified to reenter classrooms, and parents, exhausted from trying to make virtual learning work at home. She heard from school officials who spent hundreds of hours on thousands of details — buses, classrooms, football, arts, special education. She spent countless nights, eyes wide open, her mind wrestling over the safety and education of the 17,000 children she swore to protect.She thought of her own kids, two in high school and one middle-schooler — the reasons she ran for Rock Hill’s school board six years ago.And she made the hardest decision of her life: a vote to reopen schools amid&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/VirusOutbreak">the coronavirus pandemic</a>, splitting students into two groups that would each spend two days a week in classrooms, with virtual learning the other school days.“We have an impossible decision to make. And we still have to make it,” Miller said from a tiny box on Zoom at the board’s July meeting.This Board of Trustees in suburban South Carolina is like thousands of school boards nationwide, where members are tackling a simple but hefty question — do we return to school amid a pandemic? — with no right or even good answers, in the face of&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/969fbbf44dd2ba1acea130f95b21ef62">inconsistent testing</a>&nbsp;and a near-constant increase in&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/2a03a4e685316eb7d5a6e7181000fbfe">confirmed coronavirus cases.</a>Behind that question is pressure. Pressure from teachers and bus drivers and janitors, scared to return to work but in need of a paycheck. Pressure from parents and guardians, who need to return to their own jobs but fear for their children’s safety. Pressure from a president who declares&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1290488364362170371?s=20" target="_blank">on Twitter</a>&nbsp;“OPEN THE SCHOOLS!!!” but whose administration provides little tangible guidance for doing so.In Rock Hill, everyone has an opinion. The district has more than 17,000 students, and that means about 17,000 proposals on how to go back to school, trustees say, only half-joking.And in South Carolina, with some of the country’s&nbsp;<a href="https://apnews.com/42513113bc4821cf291b374ac0541f82">worst virus numbers,&nbsp;</a>even state leaders can’t agree. Gov. Henry McMaster contradicted his education superintendent and said schools must allow a five-days-a-week option for working parents. School boards were left to untangle the mess - Rock Hill called an emergency meeting and ultimately kept its staggered plan.There’s been plenty more to resolve: Should classes be delayed until after Labor Day? How do kids get to school with buses at half-capacity for social distancing? What about masks and protective equipment? Should students have drama or orchestra if there are no public performances? What will student athletes do in a place like Rock Hill, known for sending football stars Jadeveon Clowney and Stephon Gilmore to the NFL?School boards represent democracy at its local core: the backbone of communities, a check on superintendents, and the most direct way to influence education policy. And Rock Hill’s strategy was very democratic. The board officially listened to eight committees, some made up of dozens of parents and business or community leaders. Each member spent dozens of hours in emails and informal discussions with people in and around their city of about 75,000 people.There were teachers to consider. Susan Fields told the board last month, in its first in-person meeting since the pandemic, that she has lupus and must protect herself: “I love my kids, and for 25 years I have always put my students first. This is very odd for me ... for once I am standing up as an educator.”Special education teacher Shannon Gonzalez reminded the board that it promised extra face shields and gloves for those like her who work with students with significant developmental delays.“It is impossible to teach a class like mine without constant physical contact,” Gonzalez said. “They need hand-over-hand assistance for most everything they do. And for the last eight years, it has been my hand over their hand. It has been my face level with theirs calming them as they come out of a seizure.”And there were parents. At a July meeting, Emily Bell thanked the board for their careful, thoughtful work and told them she wasn’t sure what she would do with her daughter in elementary school.“In the morning, I’m ready for virtual school,” Bell said. “And in the afternoon, I’m ready for my child to be back in the classroom.”Nearly every issued hinged on policy in the school manual, which staffers and board members pored through for hours. Changes had to be passed: Widened circumstances allowing for virtual classes, the end of open-door hours for parents eating lunch with kids, permitting athletes to practice or play if they weren’t physically in school that day.The board didn’t agree on everything, from big matters to small. Trustee Brent Faulkenberry initially didn’t favor the plan for in-person class only two days a week. He wanted five, to help working parents, with online school available for anyone worried about safety.“If families can’t work, they can’t provide for these kids,” he said.Board member Robin Owens told him he made good points, especially about her fear of young children left at home while parents work. The two-day-a-week plan, she said, “falls squarely in the middle, which means that it is probably not going to make anyone happy. Hopefully it will make some people satisfied.”Faulkenberry’s five-day proposal lost 5-2. The board then unanimously agreed to the staggered schedule and delaying the first day of school to Sept. 8, the latest allowed by state law.There was no shouting, no claims of fake science, no accusations that trustees didn’t care for kids. At a time when such arguments erupt everywhere from talks shows to Facebook, from the White House to the corner store, this board prides itself on civil discourse.“I am so thankful to serve on a board where professionalism is put on the forefront,” said Miller, who moved to the United States from Sweden in 1997, became a U.S. citizen in 2006, and has set out since becoming board chairman in 2018 to create a deliberative body that disagrees amiably.Trustees’ ties are forged through regular meetings, trips for training, and school visits together. Even as they met through Zoom, Miller kept some in-person routine. Trustees stood and recited the Pledge of Allegiance as video of a waving flag played played. Miller plunked her gavel on a tiny wood box after votes and to end meetings.This month, Miller is gently directing the group back to in-person meetings. If trustees are sending children into schools, she said, the board should physically meet, too. Meetings look much like school, with seats spaced 6 feet (2 meters) apart and everyone in masks.Mask policy was on trustees’ agenda Monday night. Before the pandemic, masks — as face coverings similar to bandanas — could be considered gang attire. Now, students must wear one to enter the building. District officials suggested allowing a classroom “mask break” once teachers and students are settled and socially distanced. Trustees weren’t sure.“We have very small classrooms in very old schools,” Faulkenberry, who’d opted to participate virtually, said from a video screen placed in his seat. “That air is still recirculating.”And what about doors? District policy requires that teachers lock doors during class. But health officials recommend open doors for air circulation.The board approved a preliminary mask policy but agreed to fine-tune it. The issue of doors was left to a future meeting, with only a few weeks until the first day of school.The trustees agree that their work during the pandemic — for which they’re paid their usual salary of $600 monthly, unlike the 62% of school board members nationwide who get no compensation, according to 2018 National School Boards Association figures — has been the hardest of their tenure.“We want what’s best for our children,” said trustee Windy Cole, who’s had her own tears and sleepless nights. “I’ve been in all the meetings, I’ve listened to everything I can, and I trust our district is doing the best possible under these horrible circumstances. We have to just keep praying,”And they’ve been able to find moments of joy. During a long virtual meeting largely focused on the district’s $175 million budget, a school employee announced a summer program where every student from pre-K to grade eight would get a box of books delivered to their home.The trustees cheered. “This makes my heart so happy,” Cole said.After all the talk of taxes, missed celebrations for employees, and the logistics of school amid the virus outbreak, Miller reminded her colleagues: It’s not just “doom and gloom.”And she offered them all a virtual hug.

'Impossible': School boards are at heart of reopening debate

SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspect on multiple felony charges after an arrest.

Just after 8 a.m. Friday, a deputy on patrol discovered a suspicious 2007 Ford Mustang parked in an abandoned lot in the 3700 block of NW 35th Street in Shawnee County, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.

 During the investigation, heroin and methamphetamine&nbsp; were located inside the vehicle. Both occupants, Clay H. Sanford III, 33, and Kayla L. Price, 31, both of Topeka, were taken into custody.

They were booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections. Sanford was booked on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia. 

Price was arrested for a felony warrant and requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia and interference with law enforcement, according to Christian.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating two suspect on multiple felony charges after an arrest.Just after 8 a.m. Friday, a deputy on patrol discovered a suspicious 2007 Ford Mustang parked in an abandoned lot in the 3700 block of NW 35th Street in Shawnee County, according to Deputy Abigail Christian. During the investigation, heroin and methamphetamine&nbsp; were located inside the vehicle. Both occupants, Clay H. Sanford III, 33, and Kayla L. Price, 31, both of Topeka, were taken into custody.They were booked into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections. Sanford was booked on requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of heroin and possession of drug paraphernalia. <figure>
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 </figure>Price was arrested for a felony warrant and requested charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of heroin, possession of drug paraphernalia and interference with law enforcement, according to Christian.

Kan. deputy finds heroin, meth in suspicious vehicle

Georgana (Babcock) Lundberg passed away peacefully on August 13, 2020 at home in Lindsborg, Ks after a brief cancer illness. She was born on Dec. 3, 1934 at McPherson County Hospital to George F. and Ruth I. (Stockham) Babcock. She was a lifelong resident of the Lindsborg area and graduated from Lindsborg High School in May, 1952. On June 1, 1952, she married Lloyd R. Lundberg. They spent their 57 years together on the farm where Lloyd grew up south of Lindsborg. Lloyd passed away February 20, 2009. In 2011 Georgana moved to a triplex unit of Bethany Home, which she called her dream home. For the first time in her life she had central heat and air, a guest bedroom and bath, and a basement. She especially loved her neighbors, Dirk and Naomi Durant, and called them “her kids.”

Georgana began working at age 16 as a waitress at the Royal Cafe then at the Chuck Wagon restaurant. In 1962, her former high school principal, Gene Larson, asked her to come to work as a bookkeeper at the Farmers State Bank. She soon moved to teller, and retired as secretary to the president in 1999 after 37 years of service. She loved hosting dinners, going to her grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s sports and music programs, and going out to eat. She and Lloyd traveled much of the United States on bus trips. She also loved going on trips with her beloved sisters. 

Georgana is survived by daughters Debra (Jay) Myers, Lindsborg, and Linda Lundberg (Karen Lyons), Wells; grandchildren Ryan Anderson, Lindsborg, and Marshall (Lindsay) Anderson, Newton, and Carly (Kyle) Hazelwood, Park City, and Curtis (Megan) Myers, Olathe; great-grandchildren Brett and Mattias Anderson, Lindsborg, Kaden, Kaiya, and Kaleb Anderson, Newton; sisters Marilyn Opat and Judy (Jere) Ellis both of Lindsborg, sister-in-law Betty Babcock, Chapman, sister-in law Norma (Roger) Verdon, and brother-in-law Wendell Lundberg, both of Lindsborg; and many extended family members and friends. 

Waiting to embrace her on the other side of life are her husband, Lloyd; her parents, sister Virginia McMurray and her husband Sam; sister Phyllis Barton; brother Dale Babcock; brother-in-law Eddie Opat; and grandson Brett Christopher Anderson.

Friends are invited for a viewing and signing the guest book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, August 17 at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg. All guests are requested to wear masks and social distance. 

Graveside service at Elmwood Cemetery Tuesday, August 18, at 10:30 a.m., Pastor Marshall Anderson presiding. Social distancing and face masks are required. 

Memorials may be made in Georgana’s name to Bethany Lutheran Church, Kindred Hospice, or Bethany Home, Lindsborg, in care of the funeral home.

Georgana (Babcock) Lundberg passed away peacefully on August 13, 2020 at home in Lindsborg, Ks after a brief cancer illness. She was born on Dec. 3, 1934 at McPherson County Hospital to George F. and Ruth I. (Stockham) Babcock. She was a lifelong resident of the Lindsborg area and graduated from Lindsborg High School in May, 1952. On June 1, 1952, she married Lloyd R. Lundberg. They spent their 57 years together on the farm where Lloyd grew up south of Lindsborg. Lloyd passed away February 20, 2009. In 2011 Georgana moved to a triplex unit of Bethany Home, which she called her dream home. For the first time in her life she had central heat and air, a guest bedroom and bath, and a basement. She especially loved her neighbors, Dirk and Naomi Durant, and called them “her kids.”Georgana began working at age 16 as a waitress at the Royal Cafe then at the Chuck Wagon restaurant. In 1962, her former high school principal, Gene Larson, asked her to come to work as a bookkeeper at the Farmers State Bank. She soon moved to teller, and retired as secretary to the president in 1999 after 37 years of service. She loved hosting dinners, going to her grandchildren’s and great-grandchildren’s sports and music programs, and going out to eat. She and Lloyd traveled much of the United States on bus trips. She also loved going on trips with her beloved sisters. Georgana is survived by daughters Debra (Jay) Myers, Lindsborg, and Linda Lundberg (Karen Lyons), Wells; grandchildren Ryan Anderson, Lindsborg, and Marshall (Lindsay) Anderson, Newton, and Carly (Kyle) Hazelwood, Park City, and Curtis (Megan) Myers, Olathe; great-grandchildren Brett and Mattias Anderson, Lindsborg, Kaden, Kaiya, and Kaleb Anderson, Newton; sisters Marilyn Opat and Judy (Jere) Ellis both of Lindsborg, sister-in-law Betty Babcock, Chapman, sister-in law Norma (Roger) Verdon, and brother-in-law Wendell Lundberg, both of Lindsborg; and many extended family members and friends. Waiting to embrace her on the other side of life are her husband, Lloyd; her parents, sister Virginia McMurray and her husband Sam; sister Phyllis Barton; brother Dale Babcock; brother-in-law Eddie Opat; and grandson Brett Christopher Anderson.Friends are invited for a viewing and signing the guest book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, August 17 at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg. All guests are requested to wear masks and social distance. Graveside service at Elmwood Cemetery Tuesday, August 18, at 10:30 a.m., Pastor Marshall Anderson presiding. Social distancing and face masks are required. Memorials may be made in Georgana’s name to Bethany Lutheran Church, Kindred Hospice, or Bethany Home, Lindsborg, in care of the funeral home.

Georgana (Babcock) Lundberg

GLENDIVE, Mont. –A suspect wanted for questioning in connection with the death of a Kansas woman is expected in court in Montana Friday, according to Dawson County jail warden Tom Green.

Just after 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, deputies arrested 34-year-old Clinton W. Rogers in Glendive Montana,&nbsp;on a warrant for theft out of Kingman County, Kansas, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. The KBI believes Rogers stole a 1995 Chevrolet Camaro in Kingman County on August 2 on his way to Montana.

&nbsp;Rogers is the person of interest who authorities believe is connected to the homicide of 61-year-old Joyce Foulkrod in Medicine Lodge.

On July 27, a family member called 911 after finding Foulkrod deceased inside her home at 3 Whitney Lane in Medicine Lodge. EMS, the Medicine Lodge Police Department, and the Barber County Sheriff’s Office responded. EMS pronounced her dead at the scene.

Preliminary information leads investigators to believe Foulkrod’s death was a homicide

KBI agents are traveling to Montana, where they will question Rogers. He has been uncooperative since his arrest and the booking process that started Tuesday was not completed until Friday morning, according to Green.&nbsp; If Rogers waives extradition, authorities will bring him immediately back to Kansas.

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 </figure>GLENDIVE, Mont. –A suspect wanted for questioning in connection with the death of a Kansas woman is expected in court in Montana Friday, according to Dawson County jail warden Tom Green.Just after 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, deputies arrested 34-year-old Clinton W. Rogers in Glendive Montana,&nbsp;on a warrant for theft out of Kingman County, Kansas, according to the Kansas Bureau of Investigation. The KBI believes Rogers stole a 1995 Chevrolet Camaro in Kingman County on August 2 on his way to Montana.&nbsp;Rogers is the person of interest who authorities believe is connected to the homicide of 61-year-old Joyce Foulkrod in Medicine Lodge.On July 27, a family member called 911 after finding Foulkrod deceased inside her home at 3 Whitney Lane in Medicine Lodge. EMS, the Medicine Lodge Police Department, and the Barber County Sheriff’s Office responded. EMS pronounced her dead at the scene.Preliminary information leads investigators to believe Foulkrod’s death was a homicideKBI agents are traveling to Montana, where they will question Rogers. He has been uncooperative since his arrest and the booking process that started Tuesday was not completed until Friday morning, according to Green.&nbsp; If Rogers waives extradition, authorities will bring him immediately back to Kansas.

Suspect in Kan. woman's murder due in Montana courtroom

My in-laws have very generously offered my wife and I
$250,000 to help with a down payment on a home. I know the amount exceeds the
IRS’s yearly gift allowance, but they want to structure it as a family loan and
have already told us they don’t care if we pay it back. If we accept, we
technically owe them a lot of money. If we say no, they may be offended. What
do you think about this and how it might impact the relationship?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

Well, it makes sense your wife would be onboard with
the whole thing. It’s her dad making the offer, so of course she would
be a lot more comfortable with the idea than you are.

&nbsp;This is a big
deal, and it’s something you two should have a very serious conversation about.
Get on the same page in every regard. Also, I’d recommend making sure you get everything
in writing. See to it, as well, that it can be forgiven at the maximum allowable
annual <a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/grandparent-giving-unspoken-secrets-you-must-know">gift</a>
rate.

In addition, in the event of death make sure it’s
included in the estate, it’s forgiven, and there will be zero call on the note.
In effect, that would make it an advance on your inheritance instead of <a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/the-truth-about-debt-reduction">debt.</a>
Under no circumstances should they, or any other heirs, have grounds to call
the note.&nbsp;

That’s a good question, James. And a nice gift!

I have a full-time job, but I also have a side job
providing firewood to help pay off debt. I make $600 to $1,000 a month with
this project. My log splitter went down recently when a hydraulic line burst,
and the machine caught on fire. I’m not sure how much it will cost to get it
going again. Should I invest in a new one that will increase my productivity
and help me pay off debt faster? 

If I’m in your shoes, I’m going to fix the old one.
Even it means duct tape and glue, I’m going to try to find a way to repair it
instead of spending a bunch of money or going deeper into debt.

If you can’t do that at a reasonable price out of
pocket, I’d be in the market for a decent, used log splitter. And <a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/askdave/home-buying/why-wouldnt-you-pay-cash">pay
cash!</a> I get your line of thinking when it comes to
increasing productivity. Splitting wood is real work. But don’t try to justify
buying an expensive, new piece of equipment when it’s just not necessary.

If you’re making that much with a <a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/ingredients-for-a-winning-side-hustle?int_cmpgn=new_year_campaign_2018&amp;int_dept=dr_blog_bu&amp;int_lctn=Blog-Text_Link&amp;int_fmt=text&amp;int_dscpn=ny18_jumpstart_day2_make_a_zero_based_budget-winning_side_hustle_link">side
hustle</a>, you can make your money back on a used splitter in a
month or two—three at the most. Be smart about it, Chris!&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including&nbsp;The Total Money Makeover.&nbsp;The Dave Ramsey Show&nbsp;is heard by more than 16 million listeners each week on 600 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/">daveramsey.com</a>&nbsp;and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.

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 </figure>A very generous offerDear Dave,My in-laws have very generously offered my wife and I
$250,000 to help with a down payment on a home. I know the amount exceeds the
IRS’s yearly gift allowance, but they want to structure it as a family loan and
have already told us they don’t care if we pay it back. If we accept, we
technically owe them a lot of money. If we say no, they may be offended. What
do you think about this and how it might impact the relationship?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; JamesDear James,Well, it makes sense your wife would be onboard with
the whole thing. It’s her dad making the offer, so of course she would
be a lot more comfortable with the idea than you are. &nbsp;This is a big
deal, and it’s something you two should have a very serious conversation about.
Get on the same page in every regard. Also, I’d recommend making sure you get everything
in writing. See to it, as well, that it can be forgiven at the maximum allowable
annual <a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/grandparent-giving-unspoken-secrets-you-must-know">gift</a>
rate. In addition, in the event of death make sure it’s
included in the estate, it’s forgiven, and there will be zero call on the note.
In effect, that would make it an advance on your inheritance instead of <a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/the-truth-about-debt-reduction">debt.</a>
Under no circumstances should they, or any other heirs, have grounds to call
the note.&nbsp; That’s a good question, James. And a nice gift!DaveKeeping the side hustle aliveDear Dave,I have a full-time job, but I also have a side job
providing firewood to help pay off debt. I make $600 to $1,000 a month with
this project. My log splitter went down recently when a hydraulic line burst,
and the machine caught on fire. I’m not sure how much it will cost to get it
going again. Should I invest in a new one that will increase my productivity
and help me pay off debt faster? ChrisDear Chris,If I’m in your shoes, I’m going to fix the old one.
Even it means duct tape and glue, I’m going to try to find a way to repair it
instead of spending a bunch of money or going deeper into debt.If you can’t do that at a reasonable price out of
pocket, I’d be in the market for a decent, used log splitter. And <a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/askdave/home-buying/why-wouldnt-you-pay-cash">pay
cash!</a> I get your line of thinking when it comes to
increasing productivity. Splitting wood is real work. But don’t try to justify
buying an expensive, new piece of equipment when it’s just not necessary. If you’re making that much with a <a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/blog/ingredients-for-a-winning-side-hustle?int_cmpgn=new_year_campaign_2018&amp;int_dept=dr_blog_bu&amp;int_lctn=Blog-Text_Link&amp;int_fmt=text&amp;int_dscpn=ny18_jumpstart_day2_make_a_zero_based_budget-winning_side_hustle_link">side
hustle</a>, you can make your money back on a used splitter in a
month or two—three at the most. Be smart about it, Chris!&nbsp;&nbsp; DaveDave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including&nbsp;The Total Money Makeover.&nbsp;The Dave Ramsey Show&nbsp;is heard by more than 16 million listeners each week on 600 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/">daveramsey.com</a>&nbsp;and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.

DAVE SAYS: A very generous offer and a side hustle

Today is Friday, Aug. 14, the 227th day of 2020. There are 139 days left in the year. 

On August 14, 1997, an unrepentant Timothy McVeigh was formally sentenced to death for the Oklahoma City bombing. (McVeigh was executed by lethal injection in 2001.) 

In 1900, international forces, including U.S. Marines, entered Beijing to put down the Boxer Rebellion, which was aimed at purging China of foreign influence. 

In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. 

In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill issued the Atlantic Charter, a statement of principles that renounced aggression. 

In 1945, President Harry S. Truman announced that Imperial Japan had surrendered unconditionally, ending World War II. 

In 1948, the Summer Olympics in London ended; they were the first Olympic games held since 1936.

In 1973, U.S. bombing of Cambodia came to a halt. 

In 1980, workers went on strike at the Lenin Shipyard in Gdansk, Poland, in a job action that resulted in creation of the Solidarity labor movement.

In 1992, the White House announced that the Pentagon would begin emergency airlifts of food to Somalia to alleviate mass deaths by starvation. 

In 1995, Shannon Faulkner officially became the first female cadet in the history of The Citadel, South Carolina's state military college. (However, Faulkner quit the school less than a week later, citing the stress of her court fight, and her isolation among the male cadets.)

In 2008, President George W. Bush signed consumer-safety legislation that banned lead from children's toys, imposing the toughest standard in the world. 

In 2009, Charles Manson follower Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, 60, convicted of trying to assassinate President Gerald Ford in 1975, was released from a Texas prison hospital after more than three decades behind bars. 

In 2018, a highway bridge collapsed in the Italian city of Genoa during a storm, sending vehicles plunging nearly 150 feet and leaving 43 people dead. 

Ten years ago: A day after weighing in on the issue, President Barack Obama repeated that Muslims had the right to build a mosque near New York's ground zero, but said he was not commenting on the "wisdom" of such a choice. Eight people leaving a party at a downtown Buffalo, New York, restaurant were shot, four fatally, including a Texas man who'd returned to his hometown to celebrate his first wedding anniversary. (Former gang member Riccardo McCray was later convicted of first-degree murder and attempted murder, and sentenced to life without parole.) A truck overturned during an off-road race in the Mojave Desert, killing eight spectators.

Five years ago: The Stars and Stripes rose over the newly reopened U.S. Embassy in Cuba after a half century of often-hostile relations; U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry celebrated the day, but also made an extraordinary, nationally broadcast call for democratic change on the island.

One year ago: Thousands of people packed a baseball stadium in El Paso, Texas, to mourn the 22 victims of a shooting at a Walmart by a man who told police that he was targeting Mexicans. American rapper A$AP Rocky was found guilty of assault by a Swedish court, six weeks after a street brawl in Stockholm that had attracted the attention of President Donald Trump, but the court gave "conditional sentences" to the rapper and his two bodyguards, sparing them prison time unless they were to commit a similar offense in Sweden again. A former Blackwater security contractor, Nicholas Slatten, was sentenced in Washington to life in prison after a retrial for his role in the 2007 shooting of unarmed civilians in Iraq that left 14 people dead.

Today's Birthdays: Broadway lyricist Lee Adams ("Bye Bye Birdie") is 96. College Football Hall of Famer John Brodie is 85. Singer Dash Crofts is 82. Rock singer David Crosby is 79. Country singer Connie Smith is 79. Comedian-actor Steve Martin is 75. Movie director Wim Wenders is 75. Actor Antonio Fargas is 74. Singer-musician Larry Graham is 74. Actor Susan Saint James is 74. Author Danielle Steel is 73. Rock singer-musician Terry Adams (NRBQ) is 72. "Far Side" cartoonist Gary Larson is 70. Actor Carl Lumbly is 69. Olympic gold medal swimmer Debbie Meyer is 68. Actor Jackee Harry is 64. Actor Marcia Gay Harden is 61. Basketball Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson is 61. Singer Sarah Brightman is 60. Actor Susan Olsen is 59. Actor-turned-fashion/interior designer Cristi Conaway is 56. Rock musician Keith Howland (Chicago) is 56. Actor Halle Berry is 54. Actor Ben Bass is 52. Actor Catherine Bell is 52. Rock musician Kevin Cadogan is 50. Actor Scott Michael Campbell is 49. Actor Lalanya Masters is 48. Actor Christopher Gorham is 46. Actor Mila Kunis is 37. Actor Lamorne Morris is 37. TV personality Spencer Pratt is 37. NFL quarterback-turned-baseball player Tim Tebow is 33. Actor Marsai Martin is 16.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Friday, Aug. 14, the 227th day of 2020. There are 139 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 14, 1997, an unrepentant Timothy McVeigh was formally sentenced to death for the Oklahoma City bombing. (McVeigh was executed by lethal injection in 2001.) On this date: In 1900, international forces, including U.S. Marines, entered Beijing to put down the Boxer Rebellion, which was aimed at purging China of foreign influence. In 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law. In 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill issued the Atlantic Charter, a statement of principles that renounced aggression. In 1945, President Harry S. Truman announced that Imperial Japan had surrendered unconditionally, ending World War II. In 1948, the Summer Olympics in London ended; they were the first Olympic games held since 1936.In 1973, U.S. bombing of Cambodia came to a halt. In 1980, workers went on strike at the Lenin Shipyard in Gdansk, Poland, in a job action that resulted in creation of the Solidarity labor movement.In 1992, the White House announced that the Pentagon would begin emergency airlifts of food to Somalia to alleviate mass deaths by starvation. In 1995, Shannon Faulkner officially became the first female cadet in the history of The Citadel, South Carolina's state military college. (However, Faulkner quit the school less than a week later, citing the stress of her court fight, and her isolation among the male cadets.)In 2008, President George W. Bush signed consumer-safety legislation that banned lead from children's toys, imposing the toughest standard in the world. In 2009, Charles Manson follower Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, 60, convicted of trying to assassinate President Gerald Ford in 1975, was released from a Texas prison hospital after more than three decades behind bars. In 2018, a highway bridge collapsed in the Italian city of Genoa during a storm, sending vehicles plunging nearly 150 feet and leaving 43 people dead. Ten years ago: A day after weighing in on the issue, President Barack Obama repeated that Muslims had the right to build a mosque near New York's ground zero, but said he was not commenting on the "wisdom" of such a choice. Eight people leaving a party at a downtown Buffalo, New York, restaurant were shot, four fatally, including a Texas man who'd returned to his hometown to celebrate his first wedding anniversary. (Former gang member Riccardo McCray was later convicted of first-degree murder and attempted murder, and sentenced to life without parole.) A truck overturned during an off-road race in the Mojave Desert, killing eight spectators.Five years ago: The Stars and Stripes rose over the newly reopened U.S. Embassy in Cuba after a half century of often-hostile relations; U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry celebrated the day, but also made an extraordinary, nationally broadcast call for democratic change on the island.One year ago: Thousands of people packed a baseball stadium in El Paso, Texas, to mourn the 22 victims of a shooting at a Walmart by a man who told police that he was targeting Mexicans. American rapper A$AP Rocky was found guilty of assault by a Swedish court, six weeks after a street brawl in Stockholm that had attracted the attention of President Donald Trump, but the court gave "conditional sentences" to the rapper and his two bodyguards, sparing them prison time unless they were to commit a similar offense in Sweden again. A former Blackwater security contractor, Nicholas Slatten, was sentenced in Washington to life in prison after a retrial for his role in the 2007 shooting of unarmed civilians in Iraq that left 14 people dead.Today's Birthdays: Broadway lyricist Lee Adams ("Bye Bye Birdie") is 96. College Football Hall of Famer John Brodie is 85. Singer Dash Crofts is 82. Rock singer David Crosby is 79. Country singer Connie Smith is 79. Comedian-actor Steve Martin is 75. Movie director Wim Wenders is 75. Actor Antonio Fargas is 74. Singer-musician Larry Graham is 74. Actor Susan Saint James is 74. Author Danielle Steel is 73. Rock singer-musician Terry Adams (NRBQ) is 72. "Far Side" cartoonist Gary Larson is 70. Actor Carl Lumbly is 69. Olympic gold medal swimmer Debbie Meyer is 68. Actor Jackee Harry is 64. Actor Marcia Gay Harden is 61. Basketball Hall of Famer Earvin "Magic" Johnson is 61. Singer Sarah Brightman is 60. Actor Susan Olsen is 59. Actor-turned-fashion/interior designer Cristi Conaway is 56. Rock musician Keith Howland (Chicago) is 56. Actor Halle Berry is 54. Actor Ben Bass is 52. Actor Catherine Bell is 52. Rock musician Kevin Cadogan is 50. Actor Scott Michael Campbell is 49. Actor Lalanya Masters is 48. Actor Christopher Gorham is 46. Actor Mila Kunis is 37. Actor Lamorne Morris is 37. TV personality Spencer Pratt is 37. NFL quarterback-turned-baseball player Tim Tebow is 33. Actor Marsai Martin is 16.

Today in History -- Aug. 13

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of burglaries and have three teen suspects in custody.

Just after 2:00 a.m. Thursday, police&nbsp; responded to a general alarm at the Cabela’s in the 2400 block of North Greenwich in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson. Upon arrival, officers found that the business was burglarized and property was taken.

Just before 5a.m., police responded to a general alarm at the Dick’s Sporting Goods in the 4600 block of West Kellogg in Wichita.&nbsp; Officers found the business burglarized and property was taken.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Just after 5:10 a.m., officers responded to a&nbsp; general alarm at the Dick’s Sporting Goods in the 2000 block of North Rock Road.&nbsp; They found that the business had been broken into, but there was no property loss.

Just before 6:30 a.m., police responded to an armed robbery at Academy Sports and Outdoors in the 2500 block of North Greenwich.&nbsp; &nbsp;Employees told police&nbsp; teenagers broke into the business and upon seeing the employees, fled.&nbsp; One teen pointed a gun at the employees.&nbsp; There were no injures, and there was no property loss.

Through the investigation of all the cases, a suspect vehicle identified as a white Mercury Mariner, was found to be occupied by the three teen male suspects.&nbsp;&nbsp; Officers observed the suspect vehicle on East Kellogg at South Grove Street.&nbsp; Officers stopped the vehicle at East Lincoln Street and South Hydraulic Avenue in Wichita.&nbsp;

They arrested a 15-year-old boy on requested charges of attempted aggravated burglary, burglary, and theft; a 14-year-old boy on requested charges of attempted aggravated burglary, burglary, theft, and aggravated assault; and a&nbsp;14-year-old on requested charges of attempted aggravated burglary, burglary, and theft, according to Davidson.

The three teenagers were booked to the Juvenile Detention Facility.

The three teenagers are also accused&nbsp; of a burglary that occurred on Tuesday at the Dick’s Sporting Goods located in&nbsp; 4600 block of West Kellogg, according to Davidson.

SEDGWICK COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a series of burglaries and have three teen suspects in custody.Just after 2:00 a.m. Thursday, police&nbsp; responded to a general alarm at the Cabela’s in the 2400 block of North Greenwich in Wichita, according to officer Charley Davidson. Upon arrival, officers found that the business was burglarized and property was taken.Just before 5a.m., police responded to a general alarm at the Dick’s Sporting Goods in the 4600 block of West Kellogg in Wichita.&nbsp; Officers found the business burglarized and property was taken.&nbsp;&nbsp;Just after 5:10 a.m., officers responded to a&nbsp; general alarm at the Dick’s Sporting Goods in the 2000 block of North Rock Road.&nbsp; They found that the business had been broken into, but there was no property loss.Just before 6:30 a.m., police responded to an armed robbery at Academy Sports and Outdoors in the 2500 block of North Greenwich.&nbsp; &nbsp;Employees told police&nbsp; teenagers broke into the business and upon seeing the employees, fled.&nbsp; One teen pointed a gun at the employees.&nbsp; There were no injures, and there was no property loss.Through the investigation of all the cases, a suspect vehicle identified as a white Mercury Mariner, was found to be occupied by the three teen male suspects.&nbsp;&nbsp; Officers observed the suspect vehicle on East Kellogg at South Grove Street.&nbsp; Officers stopped the vehicle at East Lincoln Street and South Hydraulic Avenue in Wichita.&nbsp;They arrested a 15-year-old boy on requested charges of attempted aggravated burglary, burglary, and theft; a 14-year-old boy on requested charges of attempted aggravated burglary, burglary, theft, and aggravated assault; and a&nbsp;14-year-old on requested charges of attempted aggravated burglary, burglary, and theft, according to Davidson.The three teenagers were booked to the Juvenile Detention Facility.The three teenagers are also accused&nbsp; of a burglary that occurred on Tuesday at the Dick’s Sporting Goods located in&nbsp; 4600 block of West Kellogg, according to Davidson.

Police arrest three Kansas boys for series of business burglaries

As human beings, emotions drive a lot of our financial decisions.&nbsp;And you know what we’re spending a lot of time with during the quarantine? Our emotions. &nbsp;

If you’ve had a rough day and you’re feeling angry&nbsp;or&nbsp;sad, you might buy a new outfit because—dang it—you deserve it.

If you’re feeling joyful, you might spend as a celebration, but worry about whether you can afford it later.

During this pandemic, many people are feeling so fearful&nbsp;they’ve bought the stores all out of toilet paper!

These are just a few examples of emotional spending. Believe me, I’ve been there. But we should never base our spending on whatever we’re&nbsp;feeling&nbsp;in the moment. So, here are four ways you can stop emotional spending dead in its tracks:

Even window-shopping can release a surge of dopamine, giving your brain the fix it craves. But this way, you get to keep your money.

Wait at least overnight before making a purchase over $100. Stop to ask these three questions:

If you’re still excited about the purchase tomorrow, chances are it’ll be there when you get back.

Make a budget, and&nbsp;stick to it

A budget doesn’t&nbsp;limit&nbsp;your freedom. It&nbsp;gives&nbsp;you the freedom to spend money on what’s important to you.&nbsp;As&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;planning the budget&nbsp;for the upcoming month, decide how much of your income will go toward your true essentials, how much will go toward giving, and how much will go toward your money goals (like paying off debt or&nbsp;building your emergency fund). After those things are covered, make sure to budget for a little fun.

Put boundaries around your social media

Follow the people who inspire you, and&nbsp;unfollow&nbsp;the ones who&nbsp;make you feel&nbsp;like you need more in order to be happy. I guarantee you’ll feel better about yourself,&nbsp;and&nbsp;save some money. Half the battle is knowing your tendencies and knowing how to help yourself.

Take my free&nbsp;<a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/what-would-you-do-money-quiz" target="_blank">five-minute money quiz</a>&nbsp;to discover your unique money tendencies and learn which emotions to watch out for. I want you to feel equipped to stay focused on&nbsp;your&nbsp;goals, without letting your feelings in the moment, other people—or even a pandemic get in the way!

As a #1 New York Times best-selling author, host of The Rachel Cruze Show and The Rachel Cruze Show Podcast, Rachel helps people learn the proper ways to handle money and stay out of debt. She’s authored three best-selling books, including Love Your Life, Not Theirs and Smart Money Smart Kids, which she co-wrote with her father, Dave Ramsey. You can follow Cruze on Twitter and Instagram at @RachelCruze and online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.rachelcruze.com/">www.rachelcruze.com</a>, &nbsp;<a href="https://youtube.com/rachelcruze">youtube.com/rachelcruze</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://facebook.com/rachelramseycruze">facebook.com/rachelramseycruze</a>.

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 </figure>By RACHEL CRUZEAs human beings, emotions drive a lot of our financial decisions.&nbsp;And you know what we’re spending a lot of time with during the quarantine? Our emotions. &nbsp;If you’ve had a rough day and you’re feeling angry&nbsp;or&nbsp;sad, you might buy a new outfit because—dang it—you deserve it.If you’re feeling joyful, you might spend as a celebration, but worry about whether you can afford it later.During this pandemic, many people are feeling so fearful&nbsp;they’ve bought the stores all out of toilet paper!These are just a few examples of emotional spending. Believe me, I’ve been there. But we should never base our spending on whatever we’re&nbsp;feeling&nbsp;in the moment. So, here are four ways you can stop emotional spending dead in its tracks:Window-shopEven window-shopping can release a surge of dopamine, giving your brain the fix it craves. But this way, you get to keep your money.Sleep on itWait at least overnight before making a purchase over $100. Stop to ask these three questions:●Why do I want this item?●Will I really use it?●Does it fit within my budget?If you’re still excited about the purchase tomorrow, chances are it’ll be there when you get back.Make a budget, and&nbsp;stick to itA budget doesn’t&nbsp;limit&nbsp;your freedom. It&nbsp;gives&nbsp;you the freedom to spend money on what’s important to you.&nbsp;As&nbsp;you’re&nbsp;planning the budget&nbsp;for the upcoming month, decide how much of your income will go toward your true essentials, how much will go toward giving, and how much will go toward your money goals (like paying off debt or&nbsp;building your emergency fund). After those things are covered, make sure to budget for a little fun.Put boundaries around your social mediaFollow the people who inspire you, and&nbsp;unfollow&nbsp;the ones who&nbsp;make you feel&nbsp;like you need more in order to be happy. I guarantee you’ll feel better about yourself,&nbsp;and&nbsp;save some money. Half the battle is knowing your tendencies and knowing how to help yourself.Take my free&nbsp;<a href="https://www.daveramsey.com/what-would-you-do-money-quiz" target="_blank">five-minute money quiz</a>&nbsp;to discover your unique money tendencies and learn which emotions to watch out for. I want you to feel equipped to stay focused on&nbsp;your&nbsp;goals, without letting your feelings in the moment, other people—or even a pandemic get in the way!As a #1 New York Times best-selling author, host of The Rachel Cruze Show and The Rachel Cruze Show Podcast, Rachel helps people learn the proper ways to handle money and stay out of debt. She’s authored three best-selling books, including Love Your Life, Not Theirs and Smart Money Smart Kids, which she co-wrote with her father, Dave Ramsey. You can follow Cruze on Twitter and Instagram at @RachelCruze and online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.rachelcruze.com/">www.rachelcruze.com</a>, &nbsp;<a href="https://youtube.com/rachelcruze">youtube.com/rachelcruze</a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href="https://facebook.com/rachelramseycruze">facebook.com/rachelramseycruze</a>.

CRUZE: 4 ways to avoid stress-spending during the pandemic

Today is Thursday, Aug. 13, the 226th day of 2020. There are 140 days left in the year. 

On August 13, 1961, East Germany sealed off the border between Berlin's eastern and western sectors before building a wall that would divide the city for the next 28 years. 

In 1521, Spanish conqueror Hernando Cortez captured Tenochtitlan, present-day Mexico City, from the Aztecs.

In 1704, the Battle of Blenheim was fought during the War of the Spanish Succession, resulting in a victory for English-led forces over French and Bavarian soldiers.

In 1846, the American flag was raised in Los Angeles for the first time. 

In 1889, William Gray of Hartford, Conn., received a patent for a coin-operated telephone. 

In 1910, Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, died in London at age 90.

In 1913, British metallurgist Harry Brearley developed an alloy that came to be known as "stainless steel." (Although Brearley is often credited as the "inventor" of stainless steel, he was hardly alone in working to create steel that resisted corrosion.) 

In 1932, Adolf Hitler rejected the post of vice chancellor of Germany, saying he was prepared to hold out "for all or nothing." 

In 1967, the crime caper biopic "Bonnie and Clyde," starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, had its U.S. premiere; the movie, directed by Arthur Penn, was considered shocking as well as innovative for its graphic portrayal of violence. 

In 1989, searchers in Ethiopia found the wreckage of a plane that had disappeared almost a week earlier while carrying Rep. Mickey Leland, D-Texas, and 14 other people — there were no survivors. 

In 1995, baseball Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle died at a Dallas hospital of rapidly spreading liver cancer; he was 63. 

In 2003, Iraq began pumping crude oil from its northern oil fields for the first time since the start of the war. Libya agreed to set up a $2.7 billion fund for families of the 270 people killed in the 1988 Pan Am bombing. 

In 2017, in a statement, the White House said President Donald Trump "very strongly" condemned individual hate groups such as "white supremacists, KKK and neo-Nazis;" the statement followed criticism of Trump for blaming the previous day's deadly violence at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, on "many sides." Protesters decrying hatred and racism converged around the country, saying they felt compelled to respond to the white supremacist rally in Virginia. 

Ten years ago: Weighing in for the first time on a controversy gripping New York City and the nation, President Barack Obama endorsed allowing a mosque near ground zero, telling a White House dinner celebrating the Islamic holy month of Ramadan that the country's founding principles demanded no less. Veteran NBC newsman Edwin Newman died in Oxford, England, at age 91.

Five years ago: In one of the deadliest single attacks in postwar Baghdad, a truck bomb shattered a popular fruit-and-vegetable market in a teeming Shiite neighborhood, killing dozens of people. The New York Times reported that DNA testing had proved that President Warren G. Harding fathered a child with long-rumored mistress Nan Britton, according to AncestryDNA, a division of Ancestry.com.

One year ago: The Associated Press reported that numerous women had accused opera legend Plácido Domingo of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior spanning decades, and music companies began canceling appearances by Domingo in response to the story; Domingo issued a statement calling the allegations "deeply troubling and, as presented inaccurate." Ken Cuccinelli, the Trump administration's acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, said the famous inscription on the Statue of Liberty welcoming "huddled masses" to American shores referred to "people coming from Europe." The warden at the New York federal jail where Jeffrey Epstein had taken his own life was removed, and two guards who were supposed to be watching Epstein were placed on leave while federal authorities investigated the death.

Today's Birthdays: Former U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders is 87. Actor Kevin Tighe is 76. Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen is 74. Opera singer Kathleen Battle is 72. High wire aerialist Philippe Petit is 71. Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Clarke is 71. Golf Hall of Famer Betsy King is 65. Movie director Paul Greengrass is 65. Actor Danny Bonaduce is 61. TV weatherman Sam Champion is 59. Actor Dawnn Lewis is 59. Actor John Slattery is 58. Actor Debi Mazar is 56. Actor Quinn Cummings is 53. Actor Seana Kofoed is 50. Country singer Andy Griggs is 47. Actor Gregory Fitoussi is 44. Country musician Mike Melancon (Emerson Drive) is 42. Actor Kathryn Fiore is 41. Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is 38. Actor Sebastian Stan is 38. Actor Eme Ikwuakor is 36. Pop-rock singer James Morrison is 36. Actor Lennon Stella is 21.

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Thursday, Aug. 13, the 226th day of 2020. There are 140 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 13, 1961, East Germany sealed off the border between Berlin's eastern and western sectors before building a wall that would divide the city for the next 28 years. On this date: In 1521, Spanish conqueror Hernando Cortez captured Tenochtitlan, present-day Mexico City, from the Aztecs.In 1704, the Battle of Blenheim was fought during the War of the Spanish Succession, resulting in a victory for English-led forces over French and Bavarian soldiers.In 1846, the American flag was raised in Los Angeles for the first time. In 1889, William Gray of Hartford, Conn., received a patent for a coin-operated telephone. In 1910, Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, died in London at age 90.In 1913, British metallurgist Harry Brearley developed an alloy that came to be known as "stainless steel." (Although Brearley is often credited as the "inventor" of stainless steel, he was hardly alone in working to create steel that resisted corrosion.) In 1932, Adolf Hitler rejected the post of vice chancellor of Germany, saying he was prepared to hold out "for all or nothing." In 1967, the crime caper biopic "Bonnie and Clyde," starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, had its U.S. premiere; the movie, directed by Arthur Penn, was considered shocking as well as innovative for its graphic portrayal of violence. In 1989, searchers in Ethiopia found the wreckage of a plane that had disappeared almost a week earlier while carrying Rep. Mickey Leland, D-Texas, and 14 other people — there were no survivors. In 1995, baseball Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle died at a Dallas hospital of rapidly spreading liver cancer; he was 63. In 2003, Iraq began pumping crude oil from its northern oil fields for the first time since the start of the war. Libya agreed to set up a $2.7 billion fund for families of the 270 people killed in the 1988 Pan Am bombing. In 2017, in a statement, the White House said President Donald Trump "very strongly" condemned individual hate groups such as "white supremacists, KKK and neo-Nazis;" the statement followed criticism of Trump for blaming the previous day's deadly violence at a white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, on "many sides." Protesters decrying hatred and racism converged around the country, saying they felt compelled to respond to the white supremacist rally in Virginia. Ten years ago: Weighing in for the first time on a controversy gripping New York City and the nation, President Barack Obama endorsed allowing a mosque near ground zero, telling a White House dinner celebrating the Islamic holy month of Ramadan that the country's founding principles demanded no less. Veteran NBC newsman Edwin Newman died in Oxford, England, at age 91.Five years ago: In one of the deadliest single attacks in postwar Baghdad, a truck bomb shattered a popular fruit-and-vegetable market in a teeming Shiite neighborhood, killing dozens of people. The New York Times reported that DNA testing had proved that President Warren G. Harding fathered a child with long-rumored mistress Nan Britton, according to AncestryDNA, a division of Ancestry.com.One year ago: The Associated Press reported that numerous women had accused opera legend Plácido Domingo of sexual harassment and inappropriate behavior spanning decades, and music companies began canceling appearances by Domingo in response to the story; Domingo issued a statement calling the allegations "deeply troubling and, as presented inaccurate." Ken Cuccinelli, the Trump administration's acting director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, said the famous inscription on the Statue of Liberty welcoming "huddled masses" to American shores referred to "people coming from Europe." The warden at the New York federal jail where Jeffrey Epstein had taken his own life was removed, and two guards who were supposed to be watching Epstein were placed on leave while federal authorities investigated the death. Today's Birthdays: Former U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders is 87. Actor Kevin Tighe is 76. Former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen is 74. Opera singer Kathleen Battle is 72. High wire aerialist Philippe Petit is 71. Hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Clarke is 71. Golf Hall of Famer Betsy King is 65. Movie director Paul Greengrass is 65. Actor Danny Bonaduce is 61. TV weatherman Sam Champion is 59. Actor Dawnn Lewis is 59. Actor John Slattery is 58. Actor Debi Mazar is 56. Actor Quinn Cummings is 53. Actor Seana Kofoed is 50. Country singer Andy Griggs is 47. Actor Gregory Fitoussi is 44. Country musician Mike Melancon (Emerson Drive) is 42. Actor Kathryn Fiore is 41. Former White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is 38. Actor Sebastian Stan is 38. Actor Eme Ikwuakor is 36. Pop-rock singer James Morrison is 36. Actor Lennon Stella is 21.

Today is Wednesday, Aug. 12, the 225th day of 2020. There are 141 days left in the year. 

On August 12, 2017, a car plowed into a crowd of people peacefully protesting a white nationalist rally in the Virginia college town of Charlottesville, killing 32-year-old Heather Heyer and hurting more than a dozen others. (The attacker, James Alex Fields, was sentenced to life in prison on 29 federal hate crime charges, and life plus 419 years on state charges.) President Donald Trump condemned what he called an "egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides." 

In 1867, President Andrew Johnson sparked a move to impeach him as he defied Congress by suspending Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, with whom he had clashed over Reconstruction policies. (Johnson was acquitted by the Senate.)

In 1902, International Harvester Co. was formed by a merger of McCormick Harvesting Machine Co., Deering Harvester Co. and several other manufacturers.

In 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home to the Indianapolis 500, first opened. 

In 1939, the MGM movie musical "The Wizard of Oz," starring Judy Garland, had its world premiere at the Strand Theater in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, three days before opening in Hollywood. 

In 1944, during World War II, Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., eldest son of Joseph and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, was killed with his co-pilot when their explosives-laden Navy plane blew up over England. 

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 </figure>By THE ASSOCIATED PRESSToday is Wednesday, Aug. 12, the 225th day of 2020. There are 141 days left in the year. Today's Highlight in History: On August 12, 2017, a car plowed into a crowd of people peacefully protesting a white nationalist rally in the Virginia college town of Charlottesville, killing 32-year-old Heather Heyer and hurting more than a dozen others. (The attacker, James Alex Fields, was sentenced to life in prison on 29 federal hate crime charges, and life plus 419 years on state charges.) President Donald Trump condemned what he called an "egregious display of hatred, bigotry and violence on many sides." On this date: In 1867, President Andrew Johnson sparked a move to impeach him as he defied Congress by suspending Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton, with whom he had clashed over Reconstruction policies. (Johnson was acquitted by the Senate.)In 1902, International Harvester Co. was formed by a merger of McCormick Harvesting Machine Co., Deering Harvester Co. and several other manufacturers.In 1909, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home to the Indianapolis 500, first opened. In 1939, the MGM movie musical "The Wizard of Oz," starring Judy Garland, had its world premiere at the Strand Theater in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, three days before opening in Hollywood. In 1944, during World War II, Joseph P. Kennedy Jr., eldest son of Joseph and Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy, was killed with his co-pilot when their explosives-laden Navy plane blew up over England. In 1953, the Soviet Union conducted a secret test of its first hydrogen bomb. In 1981, IBM introduced its first personal computer, the model 5150, at a press conference in New York. In 1985, the world's worst single-aircraft disaster occurred as a crippled Japan Airlines Boeing 747 on a domestic flight crashed into a mountain, killing 520 people. (Four people survived.) In 2000, the Russian nuclear submarine Kursk and its 118-man crew were lost during naval exercises in the Barents Sea. In 2004, New Jersey Gov. James E. McGreevey announced his resignation and acknowledged that he'd had an extramarital affair with another man. In 2009, guitar virtuoso Les Paul died in White Plains, New York, at 94.In 2013, James "Whitey" Bulger, the feared Boston mob boss who became one of the nation's most-wanted fugitives, was convicted in a string of 11 killings and dozens of other gangland crimes, many of them committed while he was said to be an FBI informant. (Bulger was sentenced to life; he was fatally beaten at a West Virginia prison in 2018, hours after being transferred from a facility in Florida.) Ten years ago: General Motors Co. chief Ed Whitacre announced he was stepping down as CEO on September 1, 2010, saying his mission was accomplished as the company reported its second straight quarterly profit. (Whitacre was succeeded as CEO by GM board member Daniel Akerson.)Five years ago: Islamic State sympathizers circulated an image that appeared to show the body of a Croatian hostage abducted in Egypt, the first such killing of a foreign captive since the extremist group established a branch in the Arab country. Deadly warehouse blasts in the Chinese port city of Tianjin claimed 165 lives. Former President Jimmy Carter announced he had been diagnosed with cancer following recent liver surgery.One year ago: A whistleblower complaint bearing this date stated: "In the course of my official duties, I have received information from multiple U.S. Government officials that the President of the United States is using the power of his office to solicit interference from a foreign country in the 2020 U.S. election." (The complaint was addressed to Sen. Richard Burr, R-N.C., chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; it did not reach them until Sept. 25.) The Trump administration said it was moving ahead with one of its most aggressive steps to restrict legal immigration: denying green cards to many migrants who use Medicaid, food stamps, housing vouchers or other forms of public assistance. Today's Birthdays: Actor George Hamilton is 81. Actor Dana Ivey is 79. Actor Jennifer Warren is 79. Rock singer-musician Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits) is 71. Actor Jim Beaver is 70. Singer Kid Creole is 70. Jazz musician Pat Metheny is 66. Actor Sam J. Jones is 66. Actor Bruce Greenwood is 64. Country singer Danny Shirley is 64. Pop musician Roy Hay (Culture Club) is 59. Rapper Sir Mix-A-Lot is 57. Actor Peter Krause is 55. Actor Brent Sexton is 53. International Tennis Hall of Famer Pete Sampras is 49. Actor-comedian Michael Ian Black is 49. Actor Yvette Nicole Brown is 49. Actor Rebecca Gayheart is 49. Actor Casey Affleck is 45. Rock musician Bill Uechi is 45. Actor Maggie Lawson is 40. Actor Dominique Swain is 40. Actor Leah Pipes is 32. Actor Lakeith Stanfield is 29. NBA All-Star Khris Middleton is 29. Actor Cara Delevingn is 28. Actor Imani Hakim is 27.