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ZAK'S PHARMACy MIbn's IndepfiPuw 10% tuila DmSeant( A M Dhg PlIs Aceepts V*flb Dg ftmflu Avdihw "At zaku w. cm* About Yur HoIUt 70 Main St. E. 870-24M4 A Metroland Community Newspaper Vol. 142 No. 52 Friday, September 14, 2001 32 Pages $ 1.00 (GST included) 'Dreamlift kids get stranded, but arrive safely in Florida By TIM WHITNELL Special ta The Champion A plane of disabled and seriously iii children - includmng one teen fromn Milton hoping to enjoy her first visit to Disney World - had their dreamns dashed by Tuesday's terronist attacks in the United States. SkyService Flight 426, which departed front Hamilton's John C. Munro International Airport Tuesday moming, passed over the Washington D.C. area at about 9 a.m. - frighteningly close to, the time the terrorist campaign started. The special charter flight waa headed to Orlando, FIa. with 95 children aged 6 to 19 yeara. The youngsters, who have severe physical disahilities or life- threatening ilinesses, were antir- ipating [un in the suni and meet- ings with Mickey Mouse, Goofy and Donald Duck through the e se DISAPPOINTED page 5 vRegion responds in aftermath of U.S. terrorist attacks By RICHARD VIVIAN The Champion Halton Region was quick to respond i the aftermnath of terror- ist attacks on the United States Tuesday. Immediately following the crashing of tWo commercial airpianes into the World Trade Centre's twin towers, members of the Halton Region Emergency Control Group (including mayors, CAOs, and emergency response personnel) met to dis- cuts the manter and determine how Halton could he imvolved in the treatment and care of victims. Hospital services were offered to accept any overflow of patients from the New York area. As of press time, no patients were received ini Halton. "There waa an unspeakable assault on democracy yesterday," Regional Chair Joyce Savoline said hefore opening Wednesday's regional counicil meeting with a moment of silence. "We are witnessing the reality of terror- ism - how evil it is. Simply put, we must aIl remember good must prevail." With air traffic across the U.S. halted, many planes were re-directed to Canadian airporta, including Pearson International Airport in Toronto. A Halton ambulance, as well as several others from, neighhouring municipalities, was posted at the airport in case an emer- gency developed while re-directed planes collected. Another ambulance was posted at the Burlinglon Air Park in the event additional air traffic waa routed there - although none waa. "Our heartfelt sympathies and thoughts are with the emergency service personnel, families and friends of alI those affectcd hy this very tragic and historical day," announced Mayor Gord Krantz, speaking on behaif of town council, staff and the communsity. AlI municipal flags have heen placed at half maat out of respect for the thousands of people helieved to have perished. The Halton Region District School Board also placed their flags at haîf mast "lThere was an unspeakable assault on democracy yesterday. We are witnessing the reality of terrorismn - how evil it is. Simply put, we must ail remnember good must prevail" JOSYCE SAVOIJU following news of the event. According to board spokesperson Mamie Denton, principals and vice-princi- pals were kept abreast of events as they unfolded. Information was then directed throughout schools as principals feit best. The Tragic Events Response Team was also made available for schools seeking grief counselling. Additional grief-related information was sent home with students see SEVERAL on page 4 Comment. ....... 6 A&E ........... 14 Datolns ....... 22 Sports ...... 23-26 Classitiled . ... .28-30 q1 MILTON AUTO COLLISION * Liletimle vvarraniy on rai * 5 Year Warranty * Insurance Preterred Shop "We'II make your body beautfuI" OU 55Main St. E. Unit 11-12 8a