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Wheel-E
Everything on Wheels!
Gas and Girls Do
Fun with Wheels of any size... even a Big Wheel!
It Must Be Love!
Dare to Turn UP the Heat! Issue 1 Fall, 2010
Wheel-E Magazine VOLUME 1 - ISSUE 1 PUBLISHER Dean Whitlow DESIGN & LAYOUT Terri Jestus
Features Traveling to Race
ADVERTISING DESIGN Cash-Book Journal
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Mini Memories
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Restored Automobiles
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Dare to Turn UP the Heat
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On The Cover: Chase McWilson test driving a Big Wheel!
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Wheel-E is printed twice a year. All contents copyright 2010 by Wheel-E Magazine. All rights reserved. Reproduction or use in whole or in part of the contents, without prior written permission of the publisher, is strictly prohibited.
By Dean Whitlow
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e hope that you are enjoying the new magazine that you are reading. This is a result of a labor of love that was sometimes plain-and-simple hard work! Before we get carried away talking about this first issue of Wheel-E Magazine, let’s take a minute to look at the concept for this magazine. In other words, what this magazine is and isn’t about. Wheel-E Magazine is intended to entertain and inform a wide range of readers. The magazine will include (as the subtitle states), everything on wheels! However, this magazine isn’t intended to focus exclusively on cars, trucks, tractors, bikes, ATV’s, skateboards (you get the idea), but to first take a look at the people passionate about those “vehicles.” Throughout Wheel-E Magazine, you’ll find features and stories about all sorts of interesting folks that have an interest in something on wheels! Our goal is to first tell the human element of the story and, through that story share the individuals’ vehicles. As you’ll see in this very first issue, Wheel-E Magazine isn’t afraid to stretch the boundaries of our motto, “Everything on Wheels!” You’ll find stories that relate to transportation by river, road, rail, and trail. We’ll seek out and bring to you stories of auto racing, tractor pulls, and a few monster truck rallies along the way. As a regional magazine, Wheel-E will focus on people and their vehicles in the Midwest. However, we’ll also travel with folks from our region to various events so that we can bring those stories to you as well. Foremost, Wheel-E Magazine strives not to offend any readers, and will remain true to the goals of entertaining and informing you while keeping the focus first on people, and secondly on their vehicles. If you, or someone you know, have a great story to share about a vehicle, please contact us. We are excited about the folks that we’ll meet along the way and hope to share our experiences with you through the pages of this magazine.
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For the Love of
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By Nancy E. Huckstep t is a beautiful day in late February and I am enjoying the outdoors, watching one of the many motor sports I love. Motocross.
Since I was about ten years old, when we first moved to Cape Girardeau, and my parents took me to Arena park to watch the stock car races, I have loved any kind of racing. When I married Keith Huckstep four years ago, Motocross was added to the list. Both Keith and his son, Brian, race motorcycles, jumping doubles, triples and bouncing across whoops on a motocross track.
The first time I watched them ride, it was so fast paced and exciting that I was hooked! When I told my family and friends about their hobby they all said, “Doesn’t that scare you?” I had to reply, “No, because they wear all of the safety gear.” Of course, the second or third race I went to, Keith wrecked when he came up short on a triple jump, going head over heels, and I was one of the first people on the track running to check on him. He was fine, just a little sore for a few days.
Keith and Brian Huckstep in their moment!
Even though I have seen quite a few riders get hurt, some seriously, I still don’t get scared or worry about them. They always wear riding gear, boots, a helmet, and chest protector. In the past couple of years, they added a neck brace, called a Leaatt brace, which is designed to protect a rider from neck injuries. Most recently, another safety device was built into their helmets which is a quick release for the cheek pads of the helmet so if they are injured their helmet can be taken off quickly and easily. If a rider uses the safety equipment and their head when on the track it is as safe a sport as most others.
We travel all around the Midwest to race, traveling in our motor home, pulling the motorcycle trailer. Many times we leave Friday after we get off work and drive to whatever track is racing that week-end. Once we arrive, we set up camp and then walk the track. Brian always wants to see what has changed from the last time he raced that particular track. If it is muddy, which it is a lot of the time, I will stay at the motor home and get things set up or cook dinner. Saturday morning, it is up early to cook breakfast so they have food in their stomachs before the first practice. After practicing on and off all day, it is time for dinner and a good old fashioned camp fire. S’mores and all! We also visit with friends made over the years who either ride themselves or they have kids who ride. There aren’t too many fathers and sons who both race, but it is always a family affair. If you are looking for a fun family sport and you are not afraid of dirt and motorcycles, then Motocross is an activity to explore. Whether you watch or race it is exhilarating!
We want to introduce you to a couple of “characters” that you’ll see in Wheel-E from time to time. The characters are: Allen Wrench and his companion Woofer. They are creations of cartoonist, Don Greenwood of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
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he saying, “Good things come in small packages,” certainly applies to the little motorcycle featured here. The product of countless hours of work and research by Kevin Lindman and his sons William and Art… this is no ordinary mini bike! This 1969 Honda 50 was only a dream to Kevin when it was new (the bike he always wished he had owned as a kid). In 2006, Kevin and his sons set out to restore this little Honda and in many ways Kevin has fulfilled that childhood dream. For many who see the bike, it brings back very fond memories of being a kid (including the author who owned a 1970 model of the Honda 50 Mini Trail). As you can see in the photos, this project was a wonderful opportunity for father and sons to work together. The level of their skill and their careful attention to detail has clearly paid off. This little bike looks as if it just rolled off the showroom floor! Kevin and his family have taken the bike to shows and have some first place trophies as a reward for their efforts. Kevin is proudest of the first place award that he took in a large Imeshow in St. Louis. The little Honda 50 was up against a number of restored motorcycles in the vintage class. To win first against a number of rare, restored bikes is evidence of what a through restoration Kevin and his sons performed on their little Honda. According to Kevin, the restoration process involved a great deal of time making online purchases using eBay. Not only did he find most of the parts needed for the restoration, he met other restorers through eBay and was able to find answers for many questions he had during the restoration. Kevin said that the hardest part to find was a rectifier that is used in the circuit to charge the battery and power the bike’s headlight. He finally found one and used a timer to make sure that he had the winning eBay bid at the last moment! Kevin estimates his total investment in the bike to be over $4,000. It is obvious that this little motorcycle has become a part of the family. And, although Kevin’s sons are no longer at home (Art is studying at Belmont in Nashville, and William is serving in the Peace Corps in Africa), they find time to take the bike to shows together. Something tells me that Kevin and his family ended up with more than he had even hoped for when he traded a boat to his brother for a well used mini bike!
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THE BEGINNING By Otto Zerk
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e it motorcycles, airplanes or automobiles, I can’t remember a time when vehicles haven’t interested me. Automobiles that are less main stream have always been the ones to catch my eye first. While others checked out the GTOs and Cameros, I was looking at the VWs and Studebakers. It’s not that I don’t appreciate cars from the big three, I just happen to find less common vehicles to be more interesting. When I was in grade school, there was an article in I believe it was “Boys Life” about the writer’s time with an MG-TC. This article sparked my imagination and started a lifelong fascination with LBCs (little British cars). On Sundays, my father would get a copy of the Post-Dispatch and Globe Democrat and I would wait for my turn at the paper. One of the highlights was looking through the classifieds to check out the Triumphs and MGs. My dreams of owning a British car came true when I went to college: a 1979 MGB. That car was in my possession for about 2 years before it met an untimely death. I’ve tried to have at least a nonrunning example of an MG in the garage since then. Yes, there is one in it now waiting to be brought back to life that I hope to use for more articles.
The Garage: A Wife’s Perspective By: Mrs. Otto Zerk
It all started 17 years ago. I had no idea just what I was getting into. He had a nice job, a great personality and a Nissan pickup truck, a BMW motorcycle and soon after we started dating, I decided he was the one for me.
Life goes along; we got married, found a cute little house to rent and started our family. The next thing I know, we are dragging home a bright blue MG convertible. Dragging home because it doesn’t run, but he assured me that with a little hard work, we would soon be enjoying the wind in our hair and the sun on our faces. This was the start! My garage was taken over, filled with car parts and necessary tools, no man’s land for me and my car! We lived in that house for 5 years and when we bought our own home and were preparing to move; my husband parted out the MG, (“I got good money for those parts honey”) and towed away the rest. Our new home had a 2 car garage. Yay, no more scraping ice from the windows or removing snow from the hood! I believed I enjoyed that pleasure for around 2 years, then the bug hit again. I found myself following my husband down highway 55 “just in case it can’t make it that far” as he drove a 1969 MG Midget that he had just purchased from Scott City to home. The garage was again lost to me and mine and has remained that way ever since. The “little bit of work” needed to get it back in shape has taken 10 years away from my vehicle’s covered storage. He finally took it to the shop for paint last week and assures me that soon I’ll have my space back. I’ll believe it when I see it!
Upcoming Stories in Next Issue Something Old, Something New and Built to be Driven (Dan Wishner’s 1934 Ford Roadster) Haunted Hay Ride (Mandie Foltz yearly birthday celebration)
Just Wheelin’ Around
Gas and Girls Do Mix By Terri Jestus
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have always enjoyed seeing old cars when I pass them on the highway. I am usually the one to say, WOW, did you see that?” with awe in my voice. So, when a couple friends of mine and I decided to go to the car show in Cobden, I was very excited. I’m sure most people are going to say “Cobden?” and laugh good-naturedly, but it was definitely a fun experience for someone attending a car show for the very first time. Once we arrived, you could hear the announcer explaining the upcoming events and when they would be occurring. One such event was the poker run. Some participants who were getting ready to put their convertible in line, took a minute to explain that the run is only about ten miles long and definitely a scenic route that they had traveled many times in the past. As we moved on to start looking at the classic cars, you couldn’t help but notice that the cars have been painted in a variety of bright colors. Of course, I had to ask the ultimate silly question, “Is that the original color?” Thank goodness, the person that I asked took pity on me and explained how there are many specialty colors and some even have metallic paint, which glitters. “Color is a big deal with the car crowd”, he continued. The colors actually run in cycles, especially years ago when they were more limited. One example is about twenty years ago, you would go to a car show and find a sea of red cars and yes, everyone was using the same shade. The auto club has sponsored this particular cruise for years and many people look forward to the annual event. It starts at noon and lasts into the evening, which gives extra time for people who drive for hours to bring their pride and joy to this event. Each car has its’ own uniqueness as well as a story that the owners are proud to share with anyone that is interested. Amazingly, people spend years working on these beauties to restore them to their previous condition. They also spend countless dollars, time and effort looking for a specific part for their car. Sometimes they may accidentally run across it in the least expected place or end up spending hours scouring ads and websites. Of course, this is all part of the thrill for the owner when they get one more step closer to completing their project. Then of course when they find something they have been looking for, it fuels them even more to keep going. To some it’s like putting a puzzle together, one piece at a time. Quietly sitting apart from the general line of cars on display was a Model A Ford Coupe with a cool rumble seat. We were told by the owner’s teenage daughter that the family had owned the car for many years. When asked about the children’s handprints on the back fender, she smilingly explained that it was done when they were in the process of painting the car. Her mother had suggested that her girls should add the unique touch to their car. Even though this wasn’t a judged car show, they did have a couple different races. One of them was called the “slow race”. Once again the announcer, enthusiastically explained to us that two cars would get in line next to each other and glide down the hill with their car in neutral. Whoever reached the bottom first, won that round and then got back in line until there were only two cars left. As we watched, some of the owners would have friends get in the car and help rock the car to get it to go down the hill faster. One truck added passengers in the bed of the truck to help with the weight factor. As an observer, it was fun just watching the excitement building and the cheering of the crowd Looking around at the happy faces, I was very glad that I had decided to spend my Saturday afternoon in Cobden.
The Rivers, Roads & Rhythms CARavan
By Dean Whitlow “These are elegant cars,” John Johannes said as he explained the vehicles participating in the automotive tour organized by the Spirit of St. Louis Region of the Classic Car Club, a national automotive organization. Mr. Johannes, along with his wife Joann and their team at Premium Mechanical and Automation in Jackson, provided a parking lot party for the owners of 56 painstakingly restored automobiles from the 1920’s, 1930’s and 1940’s. The stop in Jackson was one of several that the group made while taking part in a week long tour that began in Memphis, Tennessee. As the cars entered Jackson, school children from the Immaculate Conception School gathered along the fence to wave and cheer at the passing classic cars. 10
The owners of the cars responded to the children by waving and sounding the unique horns in their cars. The children were truly excited to see and hear the unusual cars that passed their school. “Cars like Duesenberg’s, Rolls Royces, Cadillacs, and Cords are the kinds of cars that participate in these tours,” Johannes said. Johannes went on to explain that the cars are limited by the tour organizers to those produced between 1928 and 1948. Johannes explained that each year, one or two tours are organized by the Classic Car Club, and that this tour was organized by the St. Louis Region members. Dean Gallaway, from Buffalo, New York has participated in previous tours, and is completing this tour with his wife Margaret in their 1933 Packard Touring Car. When
asked about the reliability of the early cars, Gallaway said that he completed a cross country tour in 1995 that was entirely trouble free. Galloway said that during this tour, a couple of cars dropped out early, and that a Duesenberg broke down near Cape Girardeau, and was brought to Premium Mechanical and Automation for storage until the owner could retrieve the car. Lorraine and Davis McCann form Parker, Colorado transported their 1936 Cord by trailer to Memphis, Tennessee so that they could participate in the tour. Mr. Davis said, “Some think that Cords are too valuable to be driven, but this one is driven!” Davis purchased his car in pieces in the early nineties, and did most of the restoration work and personally completes all repair and maintenance on the car. Mrs. McCann said that this tour had been plagued with rain and
that she had been continually wet from a leak at their car’s windshield. The McCanns were all smiles at the parking lot party in Jackson as the sun broke through the clouds. “All of these cars have big engines,” said Lorraine McCann when asked about the possible challenges of driving classic cars on today’s busy highways. Mr. Johannes stated that he believed that some of the cars have engines that are more than 800 cubic inches. Johannes went on to explain that the tour travels with a mechanic towing a trailer containing common automotive parts in the event of breakdowns. Lorraine McCann said, “Whenever a car stops, the hood goes up and everyone crowds around to help!” The group’s longest drive on this tour was set from Cape Girardeau back to their starting point in Memphis, Tennessee.
First Timer’s Guide to Purchasing Classic Wheels By the Wheel-E Staff
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ant your first purchase to be the perfect fit? Many of us have horror stories to tell of purchases of just about anything on wheels! We hope to give you some tips to help you avoid those pitfalls. First, decide if you are looking for ownership of a restored item (car, truck, tractor, etc.) or if your desire is to tackle that restoration yourself. If it is the latter, don’t be tempted to haul home the most decayed specimen you can find! To further explain, it is typically more expensive and time consuming to begin with a “basket-case” project due to the need to find missing parts and to make extensive repairs to paint, chrome, etc. Starting with a poorly restored or partially restored project can save you in the end. Don’t pay for things that don’t fit your taste. If you will need to change or correct the paint color, don’t pay for an expensive paint job that the current or previous owner has applied. The same holds true for wheels, tires, upholstery and much more that you might replace once you have that treasure in your hands! If your purchase is nicely restored, keep in mind the need for adequate storage. You’ll need the space and some extra time to keep that restored beauty in top shape. Lastly, if you are planning a restoration keep in mind your skill level and the tools and equipment you have available. Professional work can cost you dearly… so don’t take on a project that is too extensive. Good luck in finding the set of wheels of your dreams!
Be prepared to search for replacement parts that could be a challenge to find!
It must be Love! By Dean Whitlow
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Troubleshooting a problem that turned out to be a pinched fuel hose! I think this is called de-bugging a bug!
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Herbie from the Disney movies featuring the Love Bug, but for anyone to have the patience, motivation, and endurance to restore the car you see here can only be for the love of an old car! The owner/restorer of this 1973 VW Super Beetle, is a career Army man who works full time at the National Guard headquarters in Jefferson City, Missouri. He is Calvin Whitlow (the nephew of the author of this story). Calvin acquired this “bug” in 2006 with great hopes of a quick restoration. However, once he began to disassemble the car, he was very discouraged by the amount of rust and the extensive work that would be required to get the car into safe working order. There were times that he was ready to give up on the project and look for another car. But somehow he always seemed to find encouragement from his accomplishments as he went about the restoration, and today is driving the car on a “shakedown” cruise to work out any bugs (pun intended) that remain.
To detail the extent of repairs and replacement parts that have gone into this little car would fill this entire magazine. The car was removed from the drivetrain (bug guys call it the “pan”), and the body work and mechanical work were completed while they were apart. Repairing and replacing anything and everything related to safety (brake lines, fuel lines, fuel tank, suspension components, etc.) became job number one on this project. An example of how extensive this work was is that the entire front suspension bulkhead was cut off and a new replacement welded on in a special fixture (to assure accuracy)! I think that we can all admire the dedication it took to remain motivated to restore such a rough old car. This is truly an example of how much a guy can love an old car, and never give up on it! We’ll bring you an update on Calvin’s bug once he has it back from the paint shop! We can’t wait to see it again.
Finding Those Wheels to Restore By The Wheel-E Staff
So you’ve got the bug to restore a car, truck, tractor, bicycle, pedal car, etc.? Below are a few tips from our staff to help you in your search!
1. Start close to home. Even though there are resources galore on the Internet, word-of-mouth and a tip or two from a friend will often point you in the right direction. 2. Watch the listings for estate sales. Often, restorable vehicles (and wheel-toys) will pop up at auction. 3. Stop by area antique stores. Some stores will only carry smaller items like bicycles… while others will include restorable vehicles. 4. Go for a drive. Yes, there are still treasures out there that can be found in remote areas. 5. Search through the free “trader” papers. The perfect beginner project might just be waiting for you in the classified section! 6. Attend a local swap-meet. You never know what might show up in a vendor’s space! 7. Use the Internet! Not our first choice, but certainly a resource with a wealth of information. Good luck with your hunt for the perfect item!
One HOT Little Number By Dean Whitlow
T ere’s something about an old fire truck that sparks the imagination of young and old. People h
are instantly drawn to them at car shows… especially kids!
Danny Stidham of Sikeston, Missouri is the owner of the little machine that is shown here. It is certainly a unique fire truck due to its tiny size. His truck is based on the 1930 Model A Ford as opposed to the traditional big truck body and chassis as the base for a fire truck. Danny has only owned the truck for 4 months, but during that time he restored the paint, added the diamond plate cladding, and a logo that includes the names of his grandchildren. The previous owner of the truck stored it for 35 years and Danny said that the truck is ultimately rust free. The engine and chassis of the truck are all original and was in running condition when Danny purchased the truck. His future plans are to add either a hand-crank siren or a brass bell to the truck, along with jump-seats in the bed of the truck. According to the former owner, this truck was built in Wisconsin and was intended to be a dry chemical truck. The truck served at the Dixon, Illinois Fire Department when new. Danny said that he intentionally left the paint job a tiny bit rough because kids want to rub around on the truck at car shows… to which he gave a big smile. The look but don’t touch rule doesn’t apply when it comes to this little red fire engine! It sees lots of affection!
A Day at the Circus! By Dean Whitlow
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aul Davis of Cape Girardeau cherishes his memories of attending the circus with his grandfather. Now, through miniature replicas of the sites (and sounds) of his youth, Paul is not only able to relive that wonderful time but to share a bit of it with others. Paul, along with his friend and fellow Southern Illinois Train Club member Don Reder (also of Cape Girardeau), recently set up a magnificent display of model trains and a miniature circus at University Mall in Carbondale, Illinois. This display not only included an “O” scale train display, but all of the makings of an old-time circus. Mr. Davis started his model train hobby in 1953, and for the past 20 years, has added a circus theme to his collection. His current display includes all the makings of a circus from the time of horse-drawn vehicles. It’s hard to imagine any element of a real circus that Paul has not included in his layout. Everything from ticket booths, big top circus tents, carnival rides, circus animals… even portable toilets are in place!
What makes this display even more amazing is that Paul wasn’t able to purchase many of the items and therefore made them by hand using household items and hobby store pieces. From coffee can lids for the top of a carnival ride, to beads used to represent candied apples, Paul’s imagination has allowed him to turn the usual into something incredible.
It would be easy to become so captivated by Paul’s circus as to overlook his model trains. All of his train cars are restored early cars that Paul repainted by hand. At the display in Carbondale, Paul and Don had two perfectly restored trains running most of the day.
To add to the atmosphere of the circus, Paul and Don played music reminiscent of the circus pipe organ. A blend of the train whistle and the pipe organ music set the mood perfectly. Paul has included tiny music boxes in some of his train cars so that they too play circus music at the turn of a small crank… proving that even the music of the circus can be reproduced in miniature.
The most unique part of Paul and Don’s display (which took two days to set up), was a collection of original circus posters that Paul has obtained over a number of years. It is hard to view those posters and not be taken back to an earlier time when the circus coming to town was a magical event for all ages. Paul Davis has managed to capture some of that magic in his replica of the circus that he and his grandfather so loved.
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Soap Box Derby Races in Cape Girardeau An inside look at the Cape Girardeau Rotary Club’s Involvement. The Soap Box Derby races held in Cape Girardeau are Co-sponsored by the Cape Girardeau Rotary Club #2396 and Plaza Tire Service. This year’s event, the 11th annual, was held on June 12th in front of Blanchard Elementary School.
Chairwoman Tracey Glenn provided Wheel-E with an insider’s look at the involvement of the Cape Girardeau Rotary Club in this event: Q: Why did the Cape Girardeau Rotary Club select the Soap Box Derby as an activity to sponsor? A: The Rotary Club was seeking to create a community event. The club chose the Soap Box Derby because it is a family-friendly event which promotes hands-on learning and good sportsmanship. Q: How many members of the Rotary Club are involved in this annual event? A: Approximately 35 members of the Cape Rotary Club work this annual event. Q: What are some of the primary responsibilities of club members before and during the event? A: Without Rotary volunteers, this race would not take place. Some of the major pre-race responsibilities include: event registration, conducting construction clinics, ordering necessary supplies, recruiting participants and sponsors. During the race, Rotarians work to transform the City street into a race track by installing a starting ramp, timing equipment, PA system, pit area, wheel swap station, etc. After the race, we have a whole packet of forms to complete and send to the national race staff in Akron, OH.
Q: How far in advance do members begin planning the event? A: The National Race is held in late July. We usually begin planning our local race in August or September for next year. Q: What are some of the greatest challenges that club members have experienced in organizing and running this event? A: I’d say the biggest challenge has been securing volunteers. Our Rotarians are involved in many other activities and events. Somehow, though, we always manage to have a fantastic race! Q: How is revenue generated by this event used by the Rotary Club? A: The revenue we receive is used to do good works. We send 25% to Rotary International to help fund Rotary International’s mission and we use the other 75% to fund local organizations which request financial support from our club. Q: What do you find to be the most rewarding part of your involvement with the Soap Box Derby? A: For me the biggest reward has been seeing the wonderful sportsmanship displayed by the participants. I am a naturally competitive person so I also enjoy the racing spirit. I am so proud to be part of this event!
Dare to Turn UP the HEAT!
D.A.R.E. photos courtesy of Deanna Whitlow.
By Dean Whitlow
D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) has two rolling billboards in Sikeston, Missouri in the form of red hot cars complete with flames and police car gear. The first has been in service since 1996 and is a 1994 Ford Mustang. The second is an ultra hip 2008 Scion xB. Speaking with Sikeston School Resource Officer, Officer Henry, we learned that the cars were made possible through donations. Officer Henry explained that all of the materials and work involved in bringing the D.A.R.E. cars to the streets of Sikeston were donated to the program. Officer Henry with Sikeston D.A.R.E. Program’s 2008 Scion xB.
One of the biggest contributors to both cars was David Carnell of Carnell’s Collision Repair in Sikeston. David personally did the incredible airbrushed flames on the 2008 Scion xB. Looking closely at the flames reveals numerous skulls… a theme that runs throughout the Scion. David also did the original work on the Mustang back in 1996. According to David Carnell, the Mustang won a national title and then an international title (International Grand Champion) when it was first completed. At that time, the manufacturer of Matchbox® cars produced a tiny replica of the Mustang that outsold all other models of their cars for 6 months. Mr. Carnell said that the toy versions are very rare and collectible.
1994 D.A.R.E. Mustang
Officer Henry explained that both cars often appear in car shows and parades, but that the Scion is sometimes pressed into the line of Police duty. He said that the car has been used in traffic stops where tickets were issued! He went on to explain that the only restriction on the car is that they won’t transport individuals that have been arrested. That would make for a cool ride downtown! The Scion xB was recently in an accident where a car ran a stop sign and crashed into the driver’s side of the Scion. To the rescue was David Carnell, who spent countless hours restoring the flames and skulls that make the car such a standout.
David Carnell with the cars that he has given countless hours to modifying.
Sikeston’s D.A.R.E. Officer, Officer Adams, was not available for the Wheel-E interview as he was away for military training. We know how proud he is of these cars and wish him and School Resource Officer Henry continued success with their D.A.R.E. program and the tradition of having outstanding cars as a symbol of their mission.
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RED ROVER SIDE WHEEL STEAMER By Terri Jestus
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ajor strides for the Civil War were made when the side-wheel steamer, Red Rover was constructed in 1859 in Cape Girardeau. Not only did it become the Navy’s first hospital ship when they captured it from the Confederates but it had a huge impact on the profession of nursing.
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he 650-ton pioneer steamer was originally built for commercial use but later was seized and outfitted to be used as a hospital ship by the Union.
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he USS Red Rover served in the Civil War by enlisting the help of the Catholic Sisters of the Holy Cross and a couple female black nurses. They were the first females to take care of the sick and wounded aboard a Navy ship.
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teamers transported casualties upriver but did not have the sanitary conditions that the USS Red Rover thrived on. Sanitation, hygiene and comfort were their main concerns when converting her into a hospital ship. She had an operating room, special air circulation and a steam boiler for the laundry room.
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generous donation of equipment worth $3,000 was coordinated by the Western Sanitation Commission. This helped in combating the diseases, such as cholera, small
pox, measles and malaria that were claiming more lives during this war than gun shot. The good administration of the Fleet Surgeon contributed to the USS Red Rover being the forerunners of Navy nurses. USS Red Rover carried casualties from the battlefield to hospitals on land at Memphis and Mound City. The ship also transported much needed supplies like ice, medical supplies, and fresh meat to other Navy ships.
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n October of 1864, USS Red Rover delivered the last of her supplies and headed north. The nurses cared for Navy patients at Mound City until the steamer was decommissioned in 1865 and sold at a public auction. All in all, it was reported that the USS Red Rover took care of approximately 2,400 patients over the course of her career.
Red Rover was built in Cape Girardeau, Mo in 1859. It was the Navy’s first hospital ship.
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