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Our goal is to report on the events of Lincoln County, doing our best to be the community in print. In reporting the news, it is our goal to do so in a way that is fair and impartial. We will speak out - and offer opinions - openly on issues that affect our community and urge our readers to do the same.
Quite Frankly... This week’s question was asked at Lincoln County Medical Center: “How have the terrorist acts affected you?”
Life will never be the same but America’s spirit rekindled While visiting the Normandy region in France this summer and learning about the D-Day invasion, many thoughts came to mind. One such thought was Managing how fortunate Americans were in not having to battle an enemy Editor on our home soil like those in Europe had to endure. The thought came so vividly in mind when the events of terrorist attacks on Sept. 11 unfolded to our horror and how our lives will never be the same. Our leaders demonstrated strength and reassurance and, after a disruption, government services resumed. There are stories being reported about the probable courageous actions the passengers on the plane which crashed in Pennsylvania may have taken to avert a hit on another target (possibly the White House). The terrorists hit two symbols of America - economically on the World Trade Center and the other on our defense capabilities with the plane hitting the Pentagon. But they failed to even put a dent into the spirit of this country. Many people are calling for quick retaliation. While the finger of suspicion is being directed at Osama bin Laden and his network, America and the world need to positively confirm the identities of all involved. Retaliation for revenge sake alone will not be the answer. The response should be a strong, calculated effort and be fully committed (no matter the cost) to terminate and severely weaken any future effort. While the terrorists successfully and tragically killed thousands of innocent people, they definitely did not kill the spirit of America. People have responded and will continue to rally together in the aftermath. America is no longer asleep at the wheel as some have said. They have been stirred in a way perhaps unprecedented in this nation’s history. Continue to pray for our leadership and our country if that provides comfort or just talk about it to family and friends. America is great and will continue to inspire.
Bob Simmons
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Comments from a neighbor to the north
As my column this week, I would like to pass on an email I received following the terrorist attacks on America. America: The Good Neighbor.
Widespread but only partial news coverage was given recently to a remarkable editorial broadcast from Toronto by Gordon Sinclair, a Canadian television commentator. What follows is the full text of his trenchant remarks as printed in the Congressional Record: “This Canadian thinks it is time to speak up for the Americans as the most generous and possibly the least appreciated people on all the earth. Germany, Japan and, to a lesser extent, Britain and Italy were lifted out of the debris of war by the Americans who poured in billions of dollars and forgave other billions in debts. None of these countries is today paying even the interest on its remaining debts to the United States.
When France was in danger of collapsing in 1956, it was the Americans who propped it up, and their reward was to be insulted and swindled on the streets of Paris. I was there. I saw it. When earthquakes hit distant cities, it is the United States that hurries in to help. This spring, 59 American communities were flattened by tornadoes. Nobody helped. The Marshall Plan and the Truman Policy pumped billions of dollars into discouraged countries. Now newspapers in those countries are writing about the decadent, warmongering Americans. I’d like to see just one of those countries that is gloating over the erosion of the United States dollar build its own airplane. Does any other country in the world have a plane to equal the Boeing Jumbo Jet, the Lockheed Tri-Star, or the Douglas DC 10? If so, why don’t
they fly them? Why do all the International lines except Russia fly American Planes? Why does no other land on earth even consider putting a man or woman on the moon? You talk about Japanese technocracy, and you get radios. You talk about German technocracy, and you get automobiles. You talk about American Reporter technocracy, and you find men on the moon - not once, but several times and safely home again. You talk about scandals, and the Americans put theirs right in the store window for everybody to look at. Even their draft-dodgers are not pursued and hounded. They are here on our streets, and most of them, unless they are breaking Canadian laws, are getting American dollars from ma and pa at home to spend here.
Jackie Hoeltge
When the railways of France, Germany and India were breaking down through age, it was the Americans who rebuilt them. When the Pennsylvania Railroad and the New York Central went broke, nobody loaned them an old caboose. Both are still broke. I can name you 5000 times when the Americans raced to the help of other people in trouble. Can you name me even one time when someone else raced to the Americans in trouble? I don’t think there was outside help even during the San Francisco earthquake. Our neighbors have faced it alone, and I’m one Canadian who is damned tired of hearing them get kicked around. They will come out of this thing with their flag high. And when they do, they are entitled to thumb their nose at the lands that are gloating over their present troubles. I hope Canada is not one of those.”
Stand proud, America!
Letters to the editor... Troubled by bicycle event on county roads
Dear Editor, Summer is nearly over. Cooler weather is upon us and just when we should be able to relax a bit, we are visited by a plague of bicycles on our rural blacktops. That drives us into a frenzy because of the inconvenience of the traffic, the inconsiderate way they ride and the hazard of the event in general. However worthy their cause may be, these narrow, winding and hilly blacktops
are no place for such a volume of indiscriminate riders. There are no shoulders on the roads, no way of avoiding an incident, should it happen. And if these riders had even a clue of the danger presented, I don’t think they would pick these roads. They ride “H” north to “E” near Millwood, on to “O” near Olney, north to “T”, then to Middletown to “BB” then to Hwy. 54 at Scott’s Corner and on to Mexico. There are
shoulders on “54” but they are gravel and I’m sure they won’t get off the hard road for any amount of traffic. Why do these people insist on riding in these conditions when they have the famous “Katy Trail” stolen from farmers in the Missouri River bottoms when the railroad ceased to operate. They have newly constructed lanes added to Highway 79 to allow cycle traffic that won’t tie up
the licensed vehicles in the process of traveling. Why won’t they ride on these designated roads? It would solve a great problem and a bigger hazard. I would urge any and all citizens who feel this way to contact our representatives and get this problem solved. Respectfully, Justin Miller Silex, Mo.
America has seen both the worst and best
Dear Editor, I took off early Sept. 11, 2001, in a state of shock to watch the unfolding news. I was amazed at the surreal pictures I was seeing. I wonder what hate it took for these terrorists to unleash this uncalled for attack on innocence. I felt anger and hate along with my dismay. Do not let the terrorists win. Let us continue on with our lives not fearful of what may come but with resolve. You will see the stock markets tumble for a while and other day to day activities will now seem unnatural because our consciouses still question why these people did this horrible thing. But I am confident we will persevere. The markets will come back and we will be stronger than ever. I know this because I have seen the faces on television of those involved, my neighbors, and co-workers and find we are shaken
but our resolve to punish the organizers of this attack is unshakable.
I am very proud of our politicians and newspeople - something I never thought I would say. You could see in their faces, gestures and speech that day that they were hurt to the soul like we were but had the intelligence to tell us to be calm and that justice will be served. The attack on the buildings was just a match to a powderkeg the terrorists hoped to unleash. Let us defeat them by coming that much closer together and continue to live the American ideal. Shame on those few gas station owners for raising gas prices to nearly $5 per gallon. This kind of action fuels paranoia and I see it as traitorous. Let us remember that people of Islamic faith or who are Arabic are not our enemies. The Koran like the
Bible does not condone this kind of murder. I hope you got to see the many Islamic people interviewed noting that the actions of those few celebrating in the streets were ignorant and represent the minority.
Look back into history and see that how we respond may dictate how future generations will deal with this same problem. After WWI we punished Germany to the extent that Hitler came to power. After WWII, we helped Germany and Japan (learning from our lessons) and now they are among the greatest of nations and two of our strongest allies. Look back into WWII and remember how we put JapaneseAmerican unit fighting in the European theatre that ended up the most decorated unit of WWII. These are true Americans. Do not focus on those in this
Local eighth grader shares thoughts in poem
The events of Tuesday (Sept.11) has shakened and was felt by Americans and people worldwide. The following is a poem by Jennifer Rauscher, a 13-year-old Troy Middle School student. “I heard about the awful tragedies that occurred,” she writes. “I was appalled and yet somehow sad. I couldn’t concentrate during school and I couldn’t sleep last night either. That night, I was inspired to write a poem to express the type of things I was feeling.” This is her poem entitled -
Not one, but four involved in this scandal Please, I ask, give us no more.
“One Day” One day, too tragic for most to handle Too many to count the tears for
One day, is the end of it all No one knew what to do The thought of seeing the buildings fall
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One day, that most will never forget And I will always remember It left so many sad and upset But mostly filled with anger. One day, too many gone like this This horror should end right now All those lost we truly will miss While the rest of us ask how
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One day, is gone with all this loss Millions are dead it’s true It all came at a pricey cost Be thankful it wasn’t you One day has passed; it’s over now But it’s hitting us all today Whatever happens, it will, it shall All we can do is pray “United we stand, divided we fall...” ...One day
nation of Arabic descent or Islamic faith. They are us and are innocent as well. Let us pray that our leaders will have the wisdom to find and effectively deal with those that have struck at our inner soul. Let us also pray for our sons that may have to go in harm’s way to deal with this evil. Let us pray for other nations to have the fortitude to help the world deal with this problem. Let us also pray for ourselves to have the courage to thwart these terrorists by coming that much closer together. We have seen the worst in man but since that day, we have also seen what is best in man. God bless the United States of America. Sincerely, Ed Reed Troy, Mo
Raising gas prices equal to looting Dear Editor, I would like to ask all the people in the area to boycott the gas stations that raised their prices during the crisis. These businesses are just as low life as the looters who prey on people after a disaster such as tornadoes, floods, etc. Jim Keil Troy, Mo.
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Nation, area respond to terrorist attacks
Signs of support for those who lost loved ones have been seen. At left, signs at the First Assembly of God Church in Troy; above, young people in Elsberry in prayer and the American flags leading the honor guard in Elsberry. By Bob Simmons Managing Editor
Rev. Richard Pillers reassures the crowd in Elsberry at a service held Sept. 12.
OBITUARIES The following obituary notices are included on pages 5a & 6a.
Charlotte Baxter, 47, Foley, art teacher. Richard Harlan, 57, Truxton, welder. Robert Lesan, 71, Wentz ville, home interiors employee. Kathleen Lynch, 55, Ball win, substitute teacher. Dora Oetterer, 83, Silex, homemaker. Darrell Pilliard, 71, Troy, realtor, agronomist, auctioneer. Elizabeth Quirk, 43, Troy. Leonard Watson, 78, Wright City, small business owner. Lawrence (Bill) Webber, 72, Troy, professional truck driver.
Dec. 7, 1941 ... Nov. 22, 1963 ... Sept. 11, 2001. Without explanation, these dates in American history will be indelibly etched into the minds of most Americans as significant dates ones which people vividly remember what they were doing at the time. The most recent one last week (Sept. 11) was when terrorists seized four commercial airplanes in flight and used them as ‘missiles’ in hitting the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. and one which crashed in Pennsylvania
whose target may have been the White House or Air Force One. President George Bush was in Florida reading to school children when his Chief of Staff came in and whispered the news. That followed a criss-crossing of the country, first to Louisiana and then to Nebraska before flying back into Washington, D.C. Secret Service agents took the extraordinary step of ‘sweeping’ White House aides for explosives and weapons before they were allowed to board the President’s plane out of Florida. Thousands of people are feared dead in the World Trade Center and an estimated 100+ killed in the attack on the Pentagon. Over 250
passengers on the four planes perished in the worst terrorist attack both in the United States and the world. Congressional leaders were whisked away to an undisclosed location following the hit on the Pentagon and the closing of the U.S. Capitol. The U.S. and Canadian boarders were sealed and all airports were closed. Planes already in the air were diverted to the closest airports. The impact of the planes and the ensuing fire brought down the twin towers of the building in New York, trapping thousands. Approximately 50,000 people work there each day. In addition, it is feared that many See ATTACK on page 4a
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Index SECTION A Opinions........................................2 County News..............................4-7 Obituaries............................... 5 & 6 County News............................9-11 SECTION B Sports.................................... 1-5, 8 County News...........................9, 11 Medical Matters............................ 10 SECTION C
e-mails concerning gas prices and prospect of large price increases. “The reports to our office from As the nation watched in horror consumers indicate that some stawith the attack on the World Trade tions made sudden, dramatic and Center and the Pentagon on Tuesday unjustified hikes in prices at the (Sept. 11), word spread quickly pumps,” said Nixon, noting that about the rising fuel prices at the gas price reports ranged from $2.49 to pumps. By late afternoon, long lines $4.99 per gallon. “Profiteering formed at the gas pumps as frantic during a time of tragedy and crisis is motorists rushed to assure they both unconscionable and illegal and we will work to would have adeput a swift end to quate supplies to it.” get to work or Nixon sent school the followteams of investiing day. A ‘panic’ gators to more gripped citizens in than 20 stations Lincoln County as around the state 911 dispatchers Wednesday to were inundated look into reports with frustrated of the price hikes callers and had to and, in several call in extra help. This sign was in front of cases, demand The situation has warranted the the storage units owned by explanations and obtain records attention of the Dale Jordan of Winfield. from the stations. state’s attorney “We will continue general. Attorney General Jay Nixon to look at reports of other instances warned gasoline stations and suppli- of price gouging and will take approers around Missouri that any priate action in those cases as well.” While word began to filter into attempts to take advantage of the situation would be met with swift the county of stations raising their action. Nixon said his office has prices, gas stations throughout received hundreds of calls and See PRICES page 4a By Bob Simmons Managing Editor
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Memorial in memory of co-workers American Airlines Flight Attendant Nancy Turner, of Troy, was moved to remember co-workers that perished in the terrorist attacks last Tuesday (Sept. 11) and created a memorial in their honor. Turner has been a flight attendant with American Airlines for almost five years. Her son, Russ Reed, has been a flight attendant with American Airlines for 11 years. Turner created the memorial so people would never forget. “I want people to know. I knew and worked with them. They are family. I can remember things about each one of them. I don’t want anyone to forget them giving up their lives. I wanted to do something today,” she said. Co-workers from Flight 11 that perished included: CA - John Ogonowski FO - Thomas McGuiness FA’s - Barbara Arestegui, Jeffrey Collman, Sara Low, Karen Martin, Kathleen Nicosia, Betty Ong, Jean Roger, Dianne Snyder and Madeline Sweeney. Co-workers from Flight 77 that perished included: CA - Charles Burlingame FO - David Charlebois FA’s - Michele Heidenberger, Jennifer and Kenneth Lewis and Renee May. Turner was scheduled to go out of JFK airport in New York to Los Angeles last Wednesday. As of press time, she was still waiting for American Airlines to call. Turner would like to thank Troy Flower & Gift Shop for donating the
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American Airlines Flight Attendant Nancy Turner, of Troy, stands near a memorial containing the names of co-workers that perished in the terrorist attacks. roses for her memorial and asks that everyone pray for those that perished and their families.
Prices from page one WE THE PEOPLE WE will tend to our wounded WE will bury our dead WE will grieve WE will pick up the pieces, clean up the ashes WE will build again WE are AMERICA WE are united WE will learn to survive and prevail GOD BLESS AMERICA by NormaJune Ritzmann Hunt
prices, gas stations throughout Lincoln County, for hours, had long lines backed up. Kelly Hardcastle. Lincoln County’s emergency management director, activated the county’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to assist 911 dispatchers in handling the large volume of calls. “People were frustrated about this and the events of the day,” said Hardcastle. Gov. Bob Holden assured Mis sourians Wednesday that gasoline supplies throughout the state are adequate in the wake of the terrorist attacks on the East Coast. Although a few retail distributors advised the state that they had exhausted their gasoline supplies
late Tuesday due to extremely high consumer demand, most were re-supplied by Wednesday, Holden said. “I want to assure Missourians that there is no shortage of gasoline in the state,” he said. In addition to Nixon’s actions, Holden said the Department of Natural Resources is closely monitoring supplies and prices of gas. He urged motorists who encounter unjustified prices to seek other stations and report them to the Attorney General’s Office Hotline at 1-800392-8222 or the U.S. Department of Energy Hotline at 1-800-244-3301.
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Many people are eager to volunteer their services, donate cash or donate blood to help victims of the terrorist attacks, said Joe Allbaugh, director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). FEMA is urging those willing to volunteer or make donations to use the following numbers: • To give blood, 1-800-448-3543. • To make financial contributions: 1-800-HELP NOW and 1-800-SAL ARMY. • To volunteer medical services: 1-800-801-8092. • To volunteer general services: 1-518-431-7600. FEMA also has deployed 12 Urban Search and Rescue teams eight to New York and four to Washington, D.C. to search for victims in the damaged buildings. The teams operate around the clock and include engineers and other technical experts and specially trained search dogs. One of these teams is from Columbia, Mo. President Bush has granted a major disaster declaration to assist in the emergency situation. The American Red Cross has opened 112 shelters. LOCAL EVENTS, SERVICES
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Schools reacted to the event in many ways on Tuesday and Wednes day. Some went into a ‘lock-down’ mode on Tuesday but maintained a full day of classes. On Wednesday, administrators communicated messages to students and staff followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and singing of the national anthem. The blood drive being sponsored by the Harcourt Brace Co. scheduled for this week, was pushed ahead and held Sept. 14 in response to the need for blood. The Junior Elsberry Community Betterment Association and City of Elsberry expanded their planned POW/MIA Remembrance event and flag pole dedication held Sept. 12 to include a memorial to those who were killed and their families. Many churches held or are planning special prayer events. Those informing the paper include: • First Assembly of God, 432 South Lincoln Dr., Troy will be open for prayer for the nation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday until further notice. • “In God We Trust” community services Sept. 30-Oct. 3: Sept. 30, 10:30 a.m., First Assembly, Rev. Ron Tate and 7 p.m., Singspiration (all churches) at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Troy. Oct. 1 - First Assembly of God, 7 p.m., Rev. John Francis, speaker. Oct. 2 - First Assembly of God, 7 p.m., Rev. Wes Denham, speaker Oct. 3 - First Assembly of God, 7 p.m., Rev. David Stewart.
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firefighters and police officers were trapped in the buildings when they responded to assist. As chaos unhinged in New York and Washington, the President deplored the acts of a “faceless coward” and commanded the United States military to high-alert status. The next day, the President called it ‘an act of war.’ “The resolve of our great nation is being tested. But make no mistake, we will show the world that we will pass the test,” he said in an address to the nation. The United States received no warning of the attacks, said White House reports. Congressional leaders quickly denounced the incidents. “These attacks clearly constitute a state of war,” said Sen. John McCain. Speculation quickly spread on reasons for the attack with many attributing the incident to Osama bin Laden. Bin Laden has been in hiding in Afghanistan having been granted political asylum by the ruling Taliban leaders. They deny any involvement or knowledge of possible Bin Laden influence. White House sources said a U.S. Judge had set Sept. 12 as the sentencing date for a bin Laden associate for his role in the 1998 bombing of a U.S. Embassy in Tanzania which killed 213 people. This sentencing was scheduled for a federal courthouse near the World Trade Center. Two days following the attack, the Boston police and FBI stormed a hotel in Boston after receiving tips. Two of the planes involved originated in Boston. At a news conference Wednes day, Attorney General John Ash croft told the nation it is believed that a number of terrorists were aboard each plane, armed with knives, box cutters and threats of a bomb. In condemning the attack, U.S. Senator Kit Bond said, “While the terrorists hit their targets and caused death and damage, their real aim is to inflict a crippling psychological blow. They will succeed only if we surrender to our fears. We cannot allow them this victory. Despite the horror, we must remain strong.” Gov. Bob Holden said: “This is certainly not the first nor will it be the last time our democracy comes under siege. But Americans are a strong and courageous people and I am confident we will work through this crisis as we have so many oth-
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COOL SCHOOL - Several Troy Middle School parents volunteered their time on the first day of school to help students open lockers and find their way to class. Those parents were: Teresa Hrenak, Lori Pogrelis, Jordan Peery, Marcia Foreman, Debbie Lindemann, Vickie Braungardt, Glenda Pryor and Leeann Webb. FACULTY FOCUS - Charlene Bockhorst and Lisa Traynor, district occupational therapists, attended a two-day workshop over the summer on the Sensorimotor Performance Analysis (SPA). The workshop was held in Indianapolis, Indiana. SPA is a criterion referenced assessment tool to help assess postural foundation components in school-aged students. Ted Wilkinson, TBHS teacher and Technology Student Association (TSA) sponsor, was awarded, “Advisor of the Year,” by the TSA organization at the national meeting in Richmond, VA over the summer. In addition, at the Missouri ACTE conference in Springfield, MO, the Technology Education Association of Missouri (TEAM) awarded Ted for having the Missouri High School Program of the Year. STUDENT ORGANIZATION SPOTLIGHT - The Troy Buchanan High School Agriculture Department had five students honored at the Missouri State Fair over the summer. Awardees were as follows: Sam Durbin, Grand Champion Ag Mechanics; Nick Kaimann, Reserve Champion Ag Mechanics; Mark Lawrence, Grand Champion Onions; Taylor Braungardt, Grand Champion Suffolk Ewe; and Tiffany Pope, Reserve Champion Southdown Lamb. The TBHS Technology Student Association (TSA) also received high honors over the summer. Erin Clark, State TSA President, and TBHS TSA President, placed seventh at nationals in extemporaneous presentations. This year’s national meeting was held in Richmond, VA. Over 140 students competed in the event. SCHOOL/COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION - People’s Bank & Trust Company donates ten magazine subscriptions to the Troy Buchanan High School (TBHS) Library annually. The magazines chosen for this year include: Cycle World, Road and Track, Vogue, Outdoor Life, American Heritage, Car and Driver, Family PC, Garden Design, Popular Mechanics and Teen. These publications are an important addition to the available reading materials at the library. CLASS ACT - Andrew Drinkall, TBHS Express Director, was recently notified that the TBHS Express Show Choir was chosen by the FAME Organization to represent the state of Missouri in the Branson National Cup Show Choir competition. The show choir will perform in April, 2002 at a Branson theater. The show choir is comprised of approximately 48 singer/dances, 12 instrumentalists and roughly 10 crew members. A FRACTION OF THE ACTION - The eighth annual Lincoln County Partners In Children’s Services Parent’s Fair will be held on Saturday, September 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Troy Buchanan High School. The fair is free to the public. This fun-filled event is host to all forms of entertainment including: puppet shows, story telling, face painting, dancers/tumblers, bouncy house, fire engine, police car, school bus, ambulance book fair, and much, much more. FOR YOUR INFORMATION Wednesday, September 26 - Early release at 1 p.m. Saturday, September 29 - Parent Fair at TBHS Saturday, October 6 - D.A.R.E. Dance Friday, October 12 - Homecoming Parade at 4 p.m. Saturday, October 13 - Homecoming Dance from 7-11 p.m.
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