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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 2001
Page
12
Derek Johnson recounts a late night May 5 near Mount Vernon when a drunken driver nearly killed his friend. She swerved to avoid headlights, was rescued from a wreck, and survived with minor injuries. The piece urges readers not to drink and drive.
A Cedar Rapids column lot highlights minor language gaffes from a TV promo to a deer photo caption. It cites misused phrases like off of and the complex possessive Bruns's Bruns' and notes a 23 foot python recaptured after a zoo escape.
The piece criticizes the administrations energy plan led by Dick Cheney for emphasis on exploration and expansion of fossil and nuclear energy. It questions abandoning conservation and alternative energy, calls for long term policy, and warns of fuel resource depletion and global justice issues.
A letter-writer explains his April 15 note proposing a 12 week fix for nurse and teacher shortages was tongue in cheek. He defends the idea, apologizes for offense, and urges that quick fixes insult professionals.
A parent criticizes the Iowa City School Board for a proposed facility use policy that fines noncompliant groups and restricts access to taxpayer facilities. The writer argues the policy targets non profits and private groups, harms children and families, and violates rights, urging positive leadership and alternative solutions.
A tribute to mothers and mother figures highlighting the demanding role of child care, endless duties, and the deep impact of nurturing. It honors birth, adoptive, step, foster, and common caregiver roles and wishes happiness to all who nurture a child.
A New Iowa resident warns neighbors to watch for squirrels and rabbits crossing streets and condemns driving over wildlife. The note suggests moving to New York City for those who disagree about sharing streets with animals.
The Gazette announces letters and guest columns are accepted with editing discretion. Writers must include full name signature street address and daytime phone number. anonymous submissions are not allowed. Limit is 300 words per letter, one letter per writer every 30 days.
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