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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 2000

Page

25

Pluggers Nostalgia strolls and memory lane moments

Cartoon crowd recalls past scenes with humor and warmth as writers reflect on familiar strangers, everyday sights, and the comfort of familiar routines during a lighthearted trip down memory lane.

Memory Lane

Kawasaki disease can affect the heart in childhood

Dr Donahue explains Kawasaki disease targets young children, often under four, causing high fever and distinctive rashes. Arteries and heart muscle may be involved, with aneurysms or inflammation. echocardiograms reveal heart involvement during and after the illness. Early IV gamma globulin and aspirin reduce risk.

Donohue Dr. Donahue M.H

Tragic motorcycle crash prompts parental grief in Minnesota

A letter from Laura Burback of St. Paul recounts her son Tommy’s fatal motorcycle crash and ensuing eight year battle with a brain injury. She condemns the choice to ride and urges parental veto power, while expressing lifelong pain and regret.

Abby Ray Tommy Laura Burback ST. Paul, Minn Laura

Dear Abby letters weigh safety in motorcycle choices

Readers debate Abby's motorcycle advice as Polly Fleming recalls a UCLA doctor warning of injuries. Erik Nottleson and AMA defend safety training and urge riders to enroll in MSF courses with resources for locating classes.

Abby Ray UCLA Polly Fleming Los Angeles Polly American Motorcyclist Association AMA Motorcycling Motorcycle Safety Foundation MSF Erik Nottleson Jamaica Plain Mass Canada P.O Mount Morris

Readers urged to donate unused trophies to Special Olympics

Heloise prints a reader appeal from Samantha Reinold of Berkeley Springs WV asking for no longer wanted trophies to be donated to Morgan County Special Olympics events. The letter notes many participants are winners and urges readers to contribute trophies for use in sports meets and contests.

Earneloise Morgan County W.va Samantha Reinold Berkeley Springs Heloise

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