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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 2001
Page
12
A 6-year-old, Robbie, asks why God seems less real than the tooth fairy and Santa. He notices the tooth fairy’s tangible coins and envelope ritual, then imagines a castle built from teeth. The author uses metaphors and a Big Bang comparison to bridge faith and science for a child.
A set of reader comments critiques the redundancy of arson fire and notes mixed usage in headlines. It covers a memorial anniversary, Shakespeare teaser phrasing, and a council trip story, with discussion on correct capitalization of Capitol and capital.
Ann Rosenthal proposes that Iowa state and local governments boost energy efficiency in public buildings through energy performance contracting. She emphasizes upgrading existing equipment and insulation, passive solar design, and active solar systems to cut heating and lighting costs, with photovoltaic options to manage peak power costs. Awareness by citizens and officials is also urged.
A March 18 letter defends evolution as a scientific theory and disputes calling it a belief system or religion. The writer argues science relies on observation and testing, notes that major theories survive revision, and opposes banning evolution from public school science curricula.
A reader recounts attending the Linn-Mar Middle School vocal concert directed by John Heim on March 8. The piece highlights how performing music builds self confidence, joy, focus, and teamwork in children and calls on families to join choirs or take lessons. It thanks teachers and schools for music education.
The Gazette invites letters up to 300 words. Include name street address and daytime phone. Only your name and hometown will be published. Address The Gazette Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Fax and email contacts provided.
The piece presents crows as intelligent social birds with complex communication and problem solving. It notes their role in pest control, their family bonds, and urges humane, informed coexistence instead of killing, arguing humans should learn from wildlife rather than fear or destroy it.
A volunteer board member celebrates Tanager Place as federal and state funds shrink while local support grows. The Cedar Rapids organization serves over 2,000 children and families annually with varied care and treatment programs, stressing community dependence on its work.
A St Patrick Day parade drew larger weekend crowds causing delays as spectators stood in the street and blocked floats. Participants asked them to step back, but few moved, leaving children and merchants unable to deliver candy or enjoy the event. Organizers are urged to plan safeguards for next year.
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