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On Sept. 11, 2001, four commercial airplanes were hijacked and sent to various targets in the United States. Two planes crashed into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, one plane crashed into the U.S. Pentagon Building near Washington, D.C. and a fourth plane was intercepted from the hijackers and crash-landed in rural Pennsylvania. In the immediate aftermath of the attacks, President George W. Bush declared Friday, Sept. 14, 2001 as a National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of the terrorist attacks. But many people felt there should be an annual event dedicated to preserving the memory of the victims and the heroism of the first responders. A bill to make September 11 a national day of mourning was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives on Oct. 25, 2001. The bill passed the Senate unanimously. On Sept. 11, 2002, the country recognized the first Patriot Day. On this day, the U.S. flag is flown at half-mast. In addition, a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. is observed to correspond with the attacks. While not a federal holiday - schools and businesses remain open - memorial ceremonies are held for the 2,977 victims, including an annual reading of names of the people who lost their lives.

Road and Bridge Supervisor Allen Greenwood reported to Greenwood County Commissioners on Monday, Sept. 9, during their weekly meeting, that crew members began their trial run of chip sealing with the entrance to Road and Bridge. Greenwood noted that this had allowed them the opportunity to air out any hiccups along the way. They are looking to start work on Q Road beginning at 140th Street on Wednesday of this week.

Bird feeders can allow homeowners to enjoy wildlife in their backyard, but may also attract predators and wildlife, such as raccoons and deer. Bird feeders are a great way to enjoy nature without leaving your front porch, and many homeowners understand the joys of seeing multiple bird species frequent the feeders. However, actions all have some sort of reactions. Some are positive and some can be negative.

Throughout the year, Eureka Public Library (EPL) hosts various events to encourage patrons to visit the local library. Not only can you rent books, audiobooks and movies, but you can join staff for craft activities, story hours and even game nights.

With a new school year comes the sense of being overwhelmed almost on a daily basis. We struggle to fit all the pieces into a puzzle that sometimes doesn’t allow them to all fit. With a freshman and seventh grader myself, I have a new schedule to adapt to. In searching for a quote for this week, I came across several that simply hit home. The very first one was, “Burnout is not about being too busy or feeling overwhelmed... it’s feeling like your work has no purpose and you don’t have support.” There have been many times I have felt this. It could be something caused from impostor syndrome, something I have been told by many that I have. However, it’s the support that I do have that keeps me going! We all hit a brick wall from time to time, but it is the reminder that we have others to lean on and when we reach that wall, we simply need to stop, unplug for a few minutes/days/etc. and reboot. We are the authors of our own stories and sometimes we simply need to end a chapter and start a fresh one.

It’s time for Boots and Bling….and Football!

The Kansas Department of Transportation and the Drive To Zero Coalition completed the first year of the five-year Safety Corridor Pilot Program. The program aims to decrease fatalities and serious injuries on four highway corridors by implementing proven safety countermeasures, such as increasing the presence of state and local law enforcement.

On Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., an American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held at the Madison High School. The annual blood drive is being held by the Madison High School National Honor Society. The drive will be held in the gymnasium of the school, located at 1500 Southwest Boulevard, in Madison.