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1 w-f Tuesday, January 30, 2001 4A Iowa City Press-Citizen RECORDSREGIONSTATE understanding of what was in place before the referendum, Obituaries Road Wilburn said. "That was a contu From 1A of a plan that's been adopted for some time." Verna Carney, 80 Verna Mary Carney, 80, of Marengo, formerly of Parnell and Williamsburg, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001, at the Rose Haven Nursing Home in Marengo of a brief illness. Services will begin at 10 am. tion they knew they were voting on.

I think that works against the intent of the referendum." But David Redlawsk, a city resident who lob The reason for the delay, Davidson said, is to address concern from opponents to the extension. In 1999, they argued that if First Avenue was extended to Captain Irish Parkway this year, drivers would start using it bied against the iVilburn to get to the interstate. And by the time Captain Irish Parkway is North Dodge?" he asked. "None of this fits together properly. The bottom line is: It's ludicrous to build a road and then block it People will be up in arms over that as well." Vanderhoef said drivers will need the First Avenue extension when construction begins on North Dodge Street, which will be primarily a state-funded project.

In addition, Davidson said that even with the projected lower traffic counts on North Dodge, traffic still will be too heavy for the existing two-lane road. On the other hand, Bob Elliott, a supporter of the extension, said he is OK with waiting a year to open First Avenue to traffic. But he didn't know the delay already was decided. "Most of us, I think, were aware that would be a possibility," he said Monday. "Personally, I hope they would open it as soon as possible, but I understand the city is trying to be as fair as possible.

To me, it's a reasonable compromise. "After so many years of thinking: 'My Lord, why doesn't this street go A year's delay after all this time is not a big 1 Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church in Williamsburg with the Rev. Joseph Roost officiating. Burial will be in St.

Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Parnell. Visitation will extended to Scott Boulevard in 2002, the traffic patterns will be set, and nobody will use Scott Boulevard to get to the interstate as the city intends. Florence Greene, 92 Florence "Flo" J. Cilek Greene, 92, formerly of 1851 Melrose died Monday, Jan. 29, 2001, at Lantern Park Care Center in Coralville after an extended illness.

Services will begin at 10 a.m. Friday at the St. Thomas More Catholic Church with the Rev. Walter Helms officiating. Burial will be in St.

Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 3:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service, where Catholic Daughters of America will recite a rosary at 3:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to Iowa City Hospice or the Mercy Hospital Foundation. Virginia Jacobs, 74 Virginia Giblin Jacobs, 74, of Cedar Rapids, formerly of Iowa City, died Monday, Jan.

22, 2001, at her home after a brief illness. Services will begin at 10 am. Thursday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids with the Rev. Karl So the city will pile dirt on the Carney extension until Captain Irish is extended to Scott Boulevard. But an opponent of the First Avenue extension called the delay "ludicrous" and a supporter says that after all these years James Russell, 77 James Joseph Russell, 77, of 431 S.

Governor died Monday, Jan. 29, 2001, at Greenwood Manor in Iowa City of complications from Parkinson's Disease. Services will begin at 1 p.m. Friday at the George L. Gay Funeral Home and Crematorium in Iowa City with the Rev.

Kenneth Royar officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Parkinson's Research.

Mr. Russell was born Nov. 22, 1923, in Roswell, N.M., to Michael Francis Russell and Marie Westover. He graduated from Liberty Consolidated Schools near Merrill. He served in the U.S.

Navy during World War II. He attended Morningside College in Sioux City from 1946 to 1947. He then attended Iowa State University from 1947 until 1949. He graduated with a B.S. degree in agronomy.

He married Mary Louise Usher on June 29, 1957, in Albia. He worked for P.A.G.-Cargill as a district sales manager from 1952 to 1979. He then worked for Pfister Associated Growers from 1979 until 1985. He was a member of the Iowa City American Legion. Survivors include his wife; one daughter, Melody Russell of Iowa City; one son and his wife, Maj.

Joseph James and Monica Russell of Stafford, three grandchildren; and one sister, Kathryn Banks and her husband, Arden, of Westfield. His parents; one son-in-law, Saleh Al-Suwaiyel; and an infant brother, died earlier. extension, said he is confused and concerned by the city's actions. "You know, there are a lot of bizarre things going on here, the most bizarre of which is: Why build the road and leave it closed?" he said Monday. "If they can't build them both at the same time, why not build Captain Irish first? That makes very little sense "We were all told during the campaign that both had to be built at same time because as they built one (First Avenue) they would use the dirt from that to build the other (Captain Irish)," he added.

Davidson said the First Avenue and Captain Irish Parkway extensions are "too big of a project to be completed in one year. That's why the council's decision is to put a big pile of dirt in the way and leave it sit there for a year. It makes more sense to split it (over two years)." But Redlawsk said projections show traffic counts decreasing on North Dodge Street west of Captain Irish Parkway when the First Avenue extension opens. "So now, the question becomes: Why spend millions widening and two referendums he just glad the road will be extended, even if it won't open to traffic for a year. City Councilor Dee Vanderhoef said it's unlikely anyone on the council will move to open the road sooner.

Though three new people joined the council in January 2000, six months after the decision to delay access to the completed road, the councilors who approved the delay in 1999 remain a majority. One of the new councilors, Ross Wilburn, said he probably would not approve a sooner opening. "I'm unlikely to change the be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Uhlmann-Powell Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Williamsburg, with a prayer service at 7 p.m. Mrs.

Carney was born Feb. 16, 1920, in rural Iowa County to Fred and Frieda (Fruendt) Wiedemeier. She attended rural school. She married Joseph Paul Carney on March 7, 1942, in Parnell. She worked at Middle America and the Landmark as a cook, and at Foundation Seeds.

She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Terrance Carney and his wife, Antionnette, of Deltona, Fla and Joseph Carney of Iowa City; one daughter, Meg Wille and her husband, Laverne, of Belle Plaine; five grandchildren; and one greatgrandchild. Her husband; one brother, Harvey Wiedemeier; and one sister, Edna Cheney, died earlier. Lois Christy, 79 Lois M.

Christy, 79, of Garrison, died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2001, at her son's home in Oxford deal, neaaaea. Vanderhoef said she will not be surprised if the council gets requests to open First Avenue before Captain Irish is done, but she was not optimistic of Vanderhoe approval. "It would take a lot of citizen input," she said. the kids to school safely," Plugge said.

By the time the road conditions were poor enough to be unsafe, Plugge said some students already were at school, and he did not know whether the freezing rain would let up to make the ride home safe by the regular dismissal time. Plugge said he was inundated with telephone calls Monday morning from parents questioning the decision not to cancel school. "Those are the calls you get when you don't cancel school. When you do cancel, you get calls the other way," he said. Because students were taken to school, it counts as a full day, according to state law.

"It's a hard call," West Branch Superintendent Craig Artist said. "We try to err on the side of safety, and sometimes you look kind of silly." Whenever a decision needs to be made for Iowa City schools to cancel classes or dismiss early, Plugge consults with transportation providers to decide whether roads are safe. Plugge said he met with the district's transportation provider, First Student Transport, at 5:15 am. Monday. "At that point, we believed we could get the kids safely to school, and we had thought at that point we'd be able to get them home safely as well," he said.

At 6:20 they met again. "We still believed we could get Schools From 1A freezing rain fell steadily in the Iowa City area until 9 when temperatures began to warm and melt the ice, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures hovered around 32 degrees all day. "The ground conditions were quite cold, so the rain that fell did freeze on untreated surfaces," meteorologist Andy Ervin said.Other area school districts announced early Monday morning that classes would be canceled, including Solon, Clear Creek Amana and West Branch schools. of a brief illness.

Services will begin at 10 am. Thursday at the Church of the Brethren in Garrison with the Rev. Paul Burry and the Rev. Glenn Taylor officiating. Burial I'd Christy Lynette Thomas, 85 Lynette Thomas, 85, of Columbus Junction died Sunday, Jan.

28, 2001, at the Colonial Manor Care Center in Columbus Junction. Services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the Stacy-Lewis Funeral Home in Columbus Junction. Burial will be in the Cambrian Cemetery in rural Columbus Junction. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m.

Wednesday at the funeral home. A memorial fund has been established. Mrs. Thomas was born Oct, 13, 1915, in Telogia, Fla, to Malcolm and Anna (Kennington) Patten. She married Elmer Thomas on July 25, 1957, in Jacksonville, Fla She taught junior high school in Florida from 1935 to 1957.

She taught for the Columbus Community Schools from 1960 to 1977. She was a member of the Cotter Presbyterian Church, the Half-hour Women's Club and the Guild in Cotter. She was a member of the Sigma Kappa Sorority. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Janet Pretz Police University of Iowa Public Safety cited three underage people for alcohol possession Saturday at Stanley Residence Hall. Kara Leann Thorstenson, 19, of Stanley Residence Hall, room 1034, was charged with possession of a controlled substance at 1 am.

Saturday at her residence. Chad Edward Thacker, 22, of Cedar Falls, was charged with drunken driving at 1:47 a.m. Saturday at Dubuque and Court streets. Eric John Williams, 19, of Urbandale, was charged with drunken driving at 2:19 a.m. Saturday at Dubuque and Brown streets.

Danielle Marie Kielar, 28, of 1539 Ranier Drive, was charged with drunken driving at 12:01 a.m. Sunday at Melrose and Grand avenues. Donald Christopher Remus, 21, of Bensenville, 111., was charged with drunken driving, two counts of possession of a controlled substance, interference with officials acts and possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. Hipolito Escobar, age unknown, of 209 Holiday Road in Coralville, was charged with drunken driving and forgery dating to Jan. 16 in the 800 block of First Avenue in Coralville.

Trisha Stokes, 18, of 10 Regal Lane, was charged with possession of a controlled substance and possession under the legal age at 3:40 am. Saturday on First Avenue in Coralville. Robert Dean Julil II, 20, of Columbus Junction, was charged with domestic abuseserious assault, prohibited acts and possession of alcohol under the legal age at 2:20 am. Saturday at 704 First Ave. in Coralville.

Ronald Wayne Brown, 51, of 320 Second St. No. 220 in Coralville, was charged with domestic assault causing injury Friday and false imprisonment Sunday at his residence. Sammy Robert Smith, 36, of 22 E. Market St.

No. 21, was charged with third-degree harassment and fifth-degree criminal mischief Jan. 22 in the 100 block of Woodside Drive. Craig Michael McKenna, 19, of Hinsdale, UL, was charged with drunken driving at 3:11 a.m. Monday in the 400 block of Maiden Lane.

Matthew James Borger, 30, of 720 N. Dubuque St. No. 2, was charged with second-offense drunken driving at 1:53 a.m. Monday at the alley in the 300 block of Washington Street.

Glovik officiating. Graveside services will begin at 2 p.m. Thursday at St. Joseph Cemetery in Iowa City. Lensing Funeral and Cremation Service in Iowa City is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Jacobs was born Dec. 5, 1926, in Iowa City to Elmer J. and Marguerite (Shuell) Giblin. She graduated from the University of Iowa in 1950.

She was employed at the University of Iowa Registrar's Office, Measurement Research Corporation and the American College Testing Program. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and the American Association of University Women. Survivors include one brother, Thomas E. Giblin and his wife, Karen Camp Giblin, of Winter Park, and several nieces and nephews. Her parents and one sister, Kathleen Giblin Wierzbinski, died earlier.

Michael Reynolds 55 Michael "Mick" Joseph Reynolds 55, of 2401 Highway 6 died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001, at his home of an extended illness. Services will begin at 10:30 am. Thursday at the George L. Gay Funeral Home in Iowa City with the Rev.

Corine Murray officiating. Burial will be in Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with a Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. Memorials may be made to Mercy Home Health.

Mr. Reynolds was born July 10, 1945, in Iowa City to Arthur Soam and Agnes Mary (Kelly) Reynolds. He married Kay Ekwall on July 17, 1964, in Iowa City. He worked for the Iowa City Water and Sewage Department for several years. He was a member of St.

Patrick's Catholic Church. Survivors include his former wife; one son, Michael Reynolds Jr. and his wife, Jennifer, of Iowa City; four daughters, Brenda Nogaj and her husband, Tom, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla, Tami Smith and her fiance, Tun Frantz, of Iowa City; Trad Miller and her husband, Jeff, of Iowa City and Sherry Miller and her husband, Ted, of North Liberty; 11 grandchildren; two sisters and their husbands, Isabelle and Everette Eckrich and Francine and Tom Jacobs, all of Iowa City; and two brothers and their wives, Merwin and Doris Reynolds of San Diego, and Gene and Elaine Reynolds of Solon. His parents and two sisters, Deedee Early and Sandy Neuzil, died earlier. Duane Sharpless, 66 Duane D.

Sharpless, 66, of 5049 Herbert Hoover Highway, died Monday, Jan. 29, 2001, at his home of a lingering illness Arrangements are pending at the George Gay Funeral Home and Crematorium. Wellman special meeting canceled The Special Wellman City Council Meeting scheduled for Monday, Jan. 29, was canceled. Agenda items will be included with the regular City Council meeting scheduled for 7 p.m.

on Monday, Feb. 5. The EmployeeCouncil work session will be scheduled for a later date yet to be determined. and her husband, Robert, of Columbus Junction, and Beverly Gordon of Rockwell City; five grandchildren; three great-grand children; and one niece. Her brother, two sisters and her son-in-law, Warren Gorden, died earlier.

Man subdued outside Vilsack pushes for Hy-Vee store Sunday minimum wage hike Regional roundup If you have informal ion about an area town, smd it to Ana Briefs, P.O. Box 2480, Iowa City, Iowa, 52244; fax 339-7342, or call 337-3181. The Associated Press Ul centers From 3A biomedical research," Nelson said. "We need to be able to sustain the level of research and continue to grow over the next several years through incremental growth." Newton Road will be rerouted to make room for the facility. will be in the Garrison Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Overton-Van Steenhuyse Funeral Home in Vinton. A memorial fund has been established. Mrs. Christy was born August 23, 1921, in Benton County to Bert Lee and Gertie Mae (Williams) Kizer.

She attended country school in the Benton County area and later Garrison schools. She graduated from Garrison School in 1939. She married Merlin C. Christy on May 22, 1940, in Lancaster, Mo. She was a member of the Church of the Brethren and the Ladies' Aid.

Survivors include four sons and their wives, Arnold and Mary of Oxford, Curtis and Cinda of Tucson, Michael and Tina of Rapid City, S.D., and Brian and Nancy of Lincoln, 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Her parents; her husband; one son and his wife, Lynn and Sonya; one daughter, Carol Kirchner, and one sister, Leora Henkle, died earlier. Joseph Driscoll 79 Joseph W. Driscoll, 79, of Cedar Rapids, died Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001, at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids of a sudden illness.

Services will begin at 10 a. m. Wednesday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids, with a parish rosary at 7 p.m.

A memorial fund has been established. Mr. Driscoll was born Jan. 24, 1922, in rural Iowa County to Daniel and Mary Ellen (Dalton) Driscoll. He married Patricia FurhmeLster on April 20, 1945, in Peoria, III.

He received his degree from the United Electric Institute in Louisville, Ky. He was employed by Wilsons of Cedar Rapids for more than 37 years. He was a member of the local Teamsters. Survivors include his wife; four sons, Jerry A. Driscoll and his friend, Marilyn Hekel, of Hiawatha, Steven D.

Driscoll of St. Peter, Tony Driscoll and his wife, Julee, of Toddville, and Joseph "Jay" W. Driscoll Jr. and his wife, Janelle, of Cedar Rapids; two daughters, Doreen Goslin and Loreen "Lori" Hanson and her husband, Rick, all of Cedar Rapids; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters, Patricia Kern of Arizona and Catherine Markee of Iowa City, and one brother, Tom Driscoll of Marion. His parents; an infant daughter, Shelly Jean Driscoll; three sisters, Mary Kaefring, Bea Sweeney and Sister Christine-Anna Miirie Driscoll; and one brother, Patrick Driscoll, died earlier.

DES MOINES Gov. Tom Vilsack renewed his push Monday for an increase in the state's minimum wage, saying low unemployment levels make it time to act. The governor has proposed raising the state's $5.15 an hour minimum wage by $1 over two years, along with a requirement thai businesses pay a "living wage." That's a pay level designed to put a family of four above the federal poverty level, and is calculated at about $8.20 an hour. "Over the past 20 years, the persona income of Iowans has not kept up with the rest of the nation," Vilsac said. The honors and careers cen ters are planned for the west side of the T.

Anne Cleary walkway between Bloomington and Miirket streets on the east side of Iowa City I'rrss-Citizen Iowa City Police used "bean sock" rounds over the weekend to subdue a man wielding a knife outside a Hy-Vee store in south Iowa City. Police have not released the man's identity and, as of Monday night, no charges had been filed. According to police: About 4:25 p.m. Sunday, officers responded to the Hy-Vee at 1720 Waterfront Drive after receiving several calls of a man standing near the store, brandishing a large kitchen-style knife. When police arrived, the man already had stabbed himself and was indicating that he would further harm himself.

Attempts to get the man to put down the knife were not successful. When he brought the knife up to his chest, officer fired non-lethal rounds of bean socks at the man, breaking the knife and knocking it from his grasp. Officers then subdued the man and took him to University Hospitals. The investigation remains ongoing. campus.

The Honors Center likely will connect with a walkway to the career center and to Daum North Liberty Boy Scouts to hold annual Chili Supper North liberty Boy Scout Troop 216 will host its 21st annual Chili Supper from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 3, at the North liberty Recreation Center. The dinner includes all-you-can eat meat or vegetarian chili, bread from Sweet Visions Bakery, drinks and a variety of homemade desserts, including traditional Boy Scout cobbler. The dinner is the troop's only annual fundraising event.

Proceeds help cover the cost of high adventure trips, summer camp and other activities for the troop's 25 Scouts. Tickets are $3. Children five and under are admitted free. Tickets are available at the door or by contacting Scoutmaster FYed Harris at 626-2792. Hall.

"The honors center will be for gifted and talented high school students as part of an outreach Fire program, said Alan Nagel, committee chairman and UI comparative literature professor. "The other center will provide space for the College of Liberal The Iowa City Fire Department responded to four emergency medical calls Sunday: 9:32 am. at 2457 Aster 11:09 am. at 1201 N. Dodge 12:19 p.m.

at 122 S. Seventh and 6:15 p.m. at 2253 S. Highway 218. Firefighters responded to a hazardous condition standby at 4:20 p.m.

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