Commentary ahead of Sept. 11 anniversary recalls post-attack volunteerism

The Caring Bikers Toy Run at Paris Landing State Park drew about 125 riders and raised proceeds for The Shed, which provided Christmas items to 267 children last year. The community calendar includes the Paris Lakeway Kiwanis Arts and Crafts Festival, Arts ’Round the Square, Oktoberfest and a Motown-themed performance. The area is remembering Houston “Beck” Thompson, Alvin “Al” Misker Jr., Robert “Hawk” Miller and William “Bill” Looney. A remodeling guide advises detailed planning, realistic budgets with contingency funds, trustworthy contractors, clear estimates and digital visualization tools. Opinion pieces discuss France’s decisive military support at Yorktown and the compassion, volunteerism and civic service that followed the Sept. 11 attacks.