Poughkeepsie Journal from Poughkeepsie, New York • Page 4B

4B OBITUARIES SCIENCE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 30. 2005 POUGHKEEPSIE JOURNAL DEATH NOTICES Cibelli, Ernest 81, of the Town of Poughkeepsie, died Friday Oct. 28, 200S. Arrangements by Timothy Doyle Funeral Home (845) 4520460.. i Cicalc, Catherine, 88, of Highland, died Oct.

27, 2005. Arrangements by Sutton Funeral Homes, (845)6912141. Hay, John 82, of FishMll, died Oct. 28, 2005. Arrangements by Robert II.

Auchmoody Funeral Homes (845) 896 6166. James, Hattie, 103, of Poughkeep sle, died Thursday, Oct 27, 2005, Arrangements by Rhodes Funeral Home, (845) 569 1233, Karolak, Gladys, 96, of Beacon died Oct 27, 2005. Arrangements by Halvey Funeral Home, (845)8310380. Lopz, Anthony 85, of Wap pingerS Falls, died Sat, Oct. 29, 2005.

Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home, (845)297 2640 Merando, Ruth 66, an area resident, died Oct 28, 2005. Arrangements by Clinton Funeral Home, (845)265 3333. Morrison, Ann, 76, of Highland, died Thursday, Oct. 27, 2005. Arrange ments by Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home (845) 6914281.

Papesca, Jason M.f 30, of the Town of Wappinger, died Thursday, Oct 27, 2005. Arrangements by StraubFuner al Home, (845) 297 2610. Herce, Carl, 72, of Wappingers, died Oct 27, 2005. Arrangements by Robert II. Auchmoody Funeral Homes, (845)452 1680 Terpening, Tracy John, 94, of Hampton, VA died Oct 14, 2005.

Arrangements by Parklawn Wbod Funeral Home, (757)827 4670. Way, Mary Holliday, 82, of Town of died Oct 28, 2005. Arrangements by Schoonmaker Funeral Home, (845)454 1800. Wright, Donald 76, of City of Poughkeepsie, died Oct 29, 2005. Arrangements by William G.

Miller Son Funeral Home, (845)4850241. Wright, Gertrude, 97, of Beacon, died Oct 28, 2005. Arrangements by Halvey Funeral Home, (845)831 0380, Anthony J. Lopez WAPPINGERS FALLS Anthony J. Lopez, 85, died Saturday, October 29, 2005 at Vassar, Brothers, Medical Center, Poughkeepsie.

Born in Glenham, NY on Aug. 4, 1920,, he was the son of the late Bernard and Concetta Bonnano Lopez. Mr, Lopez served in the US Naval Seabees during WWII, serving in the Aleutian Islands. He retired from IBM, Poughkeepsie in 1985 after 33 years. Mr.

Lopez was a member of VFW Post 5913 in Wappingers, the Knights of Columbus Council 1646, the Wappingers Elks" Club, and an honorary member of W.T. Garner Eng. Co. 1, Wappingers Falls. He is survived by his wife, Victoria" Antonelli Lopez, at home; his granddaughters, Sharon Sandy and Suzanne Molisee; his great grandsons, Brett and Brian; a brother, Vincent Lopez; two sisters, DJcy Itado and Nancy Pulvjo and many nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his beloved daughter, Sandra Kacur, a sister and three brothers. There will be no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Wednesday at 10am at 'St Mary's Church, Clinton Wappingers Falls. Burial will be in St. Mary's Cemetery.

Arrangements are by the Delehanty Funeral Home, 64 E. Main St, Wappingers Falls, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Dutchess County, 374 Violet Ave, Poughkeep sie, NY 12601. IN MEMORIAM fiti $In Loving Memory oLMJ vm Russell M. (S) VI Durmiaki nlK "Although Ml it's been $tx 1 20 years since Jli Ijy'we'ye last met, ((P 5X1 Forever tb in our hearts Wf fit We 11 never iM forget Eternal love Wf friendship, yffr TheDurniiakl (K( 0 Family )g( Friends $mW May 19, 1945 IIM Oct.

30, 1985 Ernest J. Cibelli TOWN OF POUGHKEEPSIE Ernest J. Cibelli, 81, of the Town of Poughkeepsie, died Friday, Oct 28, 2005 at St Francis Hospital, Poughkeepsie. Mr. Cibelli worked for Vassar College from 1972 to 1986 in the Carpenter Shop.

Prior to that he worked for 30 years as a draftsman for Commercial Design in LaGrange, retiring in 1986. Mr. Cibelli was a member of Hoh Trinity Church and Knight of Columbus in New York City and the Scottish Society. He coached minor league baseball for many years in the Crestwood District He was a great father and friend that was dedicated to his familyfamily Mr. Cibelli loved lus morning coffee klatch friends.

He was a history buff who studied the Civil War and World War II. Born June 30, 1924 in the Bronx, he was the son of Ernest J. and Annun ziata "Nancy" Caminit Cibelli. He was a high school graduate who studied nights to become a draftsman. On June 10, 1950 in Astoria, Queens, he married the love of his live, Claire E.Rylah.

Mrs. Cibelli died Feb. 7, 1993. Survivors include his sons and daughters in law, Henry and Amy Cibelli of Poughkeepsie; Edward and Ann Cibelli of Saratoga; his brother and sister in law, Albert and Mary Cibelli of Goshen, Conn; his sister inlaw, Ann L. Hanson of and several nieces and nephews.

Know to his grandchildren as he also survived by Jennifer, Meghan, Lindsey, Sara and Dylan. He was predeceased by his son, Ernest J. Cibelli in 1996. Calling hours will be 2 6 Oct 30, at Timothy Doyle Funeral. Home 371 Hooker Ave, A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 a Monday, Oct 31, at Holy Trinity Church, 775 Main St, Poughkeepsie.

Entombment will be in the Community Mausoleum at the Pough keepsio Rural Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Foundation, 374 Violet Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. Mary Holliday Way Hattie James 'Donald O. Wright Gla'dys Karolak Jason Papesca TOWN OF WAPPINGER Jason Michael Papesca, a resident of the Town of Wappinger, entered into rest Thursday, October 27, 2005 at his residence. He was 30.

on of Michael F. and Josephine J. Sidote Papesca, he was born December 6, 1974 in Beacon, His parents survive at home in Wappingers Falls. Jason was a mechanic with Valvo line in Fishkill and was most recently employed by Tri County MaintenanceMaintenance Company in Wappingers Falls. Jason enjoyed NASCAR and playing and watching sports, especially Golf, Football, Basketball and Baseball.

He also took pleasure in bonsai tree training with his father. Jason was an avid collector of vintage electronic game systems and enjoyed model building. He was also a Star Wars fanatic and took pride in his collection ever since he was young. He cherished his '79 Camaro, which he restoredhimself. Most importantly, he was a loving father to his daughter, Shaun Marie, In addition to his parents, Michael and Josephine Papesca, who survive at home, he is survived by his beloved daughter, Shaun Marie Papesca; his two brothers, Dominic Anthony and Michael Vincent Papesca at home in Wappingers Falls; his paternal grandmother, tfose'M.

Papesca; his unclqs, Rick Papesca and his wife, Joanne, Louis Papesca and his wife, Mai Suk and Joseph Sidote; his aunts, Rose LaPierre and her husband, Tom, Donna Marsh and her husband, Ed, and Carolann Pellerin and her husband, Aaron; and several cousins. He was predeceased by his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Josephine Sidote and paternal grandfather Richard Papesca Family will receive their friends on Saturday, October 29, 2005 from 7 9 pm and Sunday, October 30 from 24 and 7 9 pm at Straub Funeral Home, 55 E. Main St, Wappingers A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Monday, October, 31 at 10 am at St Mary's Church in Wappingers Falls. Interment will follow at St Mary's Cemetery, Wappingers Falls. Memorial donations on Jason's behalf may be made to the American Heart Association, PO Box 3049, Syracuse, NY 13220 3049 For directions to the funeral home or to send the family a personal condolence, please visit our website, wwwStraubfuneralhome com.

IN MEMORIAM SMITH THE FAMILY OF GLADYS "ARLENE" SMITH Would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their heartfelt thoughts and prayers on her passing. To each one who was there, brought food, sent a card or flowers, made a donation in her memory, we thank you. It all touched us deeply and we thank you for being there to help us through a difficult time. We would also like to thank the staff of the forth floor at Vassar Bros. Medical Center for the care you gave to Gladysdur ing her stay and your kindness to the? family.

We are blessed to have such wonderful people in our livesf UfffJb TOWN OF POUGHKFJEPSIE Mary Holliday Way, 82, of Town of Poughkeepsie, died October 28, 2005 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital, New London, CT. Mrs. Way was the former chain woman of the American Cancer Society in Poughkeepsie. She volunteered at Vassar Brothers Medical Center from 1962 2004 and was also a volunteer for Neighborhood Service Organization. Born Aug.

30, 1923 in Greenfield, MA, she was the daughter of John and Agnes Faulkner Smead. She was a graduate of Stoneleigh Prospect Hill Prep School, Greenfield, MA and attended Chamberlain Jr, College, Boston, MA. On May 26, 1990 in Stanford, CT, she married William Frederick Way. He predeceased her on Dec. 19, 1999.

She is survived by four daughters, Bonnie Holliday Hewitt Manhattan, NY, Diane Holliday, Sandwich, MA; Virginia Holliday, Wappingers Falls, NY; and Kimberly Holliday Hunter, Honolulu, HI; one sister, Judith Pier son, Dallas? TX; three grandchildren, Linsey, Brooke, and Jon and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be from 12 lpm, Wednesday at Schoonmaker Funeral Home, 110 Fulton Ave.p Poughkeep Funeral' services will follow at 1pm on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Poughkeepsie Rural Mausoleum. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 45 Reade Place, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601. If you would like to send the family a condolence, please visit wwwllud sonValleyFuneralllomescom.

Carl Pierce WAPPINGERS Carl Pierce, 72, passed away on October 27, 2005 surrounded by his family. Born in Beacon on October 31, 1932, he was the son of the late Franklin and Ruamah Haight Pierce. Carl was a chef and owned Pier 9 Restaurant in Fishkill before retiring in 1976. Following his retirement he owned Limousine Service. He served in the US Navy and was a member of John 3.16 Christian Center in Verbank.

On September 9, 1951 in Croion Onlludson, he married Rose A. Schi avi Mrs, Pierce predeceased him on November 6, 1999.. Survived by his daughters; Darlene Poulin and her husband, Yvon of. Pleasant Valley, Debby McCaffrey and her husband, Bopby of Wappingers Falls, Carta Doucette and her husband, Gerry of Hopewell Michele Marina and her husband, Richard of Cold grandchildren; Kristen Small, David Doucette, John Strang, Heather Fanelli, Sher rie Doucette, Shannon Doucette, Breana Marie TilcCaffrey, great grandchildren; Courtney LeaveU, Gregory Leavell, Joshua Doucette, Carlea Rose Trarnel, Destiny Grace Small, Tori Fanelli, Colman Doucette, Poster Doucette, Karslen Small, Samantha Fanelli and his loyal companions, Thunder and Hershey. He was predeceased by his great grandson, Todd Yvon Lanthier in 1991.

Calling hours will be on Sunday, October 30, from 2 4 7 9 at Robert II. Auchmoody Funeral Homes, 1028 Main Street Fishkill, NY Funeral services will be held Monday, October 31, 10 00 am at John 3.16 Christian Center withpastors Wayne and Maryann Berry officiating. Interment will follow at Fishkill Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial dona lions may be made to John 3.16 Christian Center, 3112 Route 82, Verbank, NY 12585. mm Gertrude Wright BEACON Gertrude Wright a longtime resident of Beacon, died Friday, at her, home at Wingate at Dutchess, Fishkill, NY.

She was 97. Born in Matteawan, now JJeacon, on September 26, 1908, she was the daughter of Hawthorn H. and Sarah Gloyd Wright. A sister, Helen Ruth Wright predeceased her. Miss Wright was a seamstress for the Doral Hat Company jn Beacon until her retirement in 1975.

While there, she used herfyonderful sewing talents to prepare and apply decorations for ladies' hats. For the past nine years, she made her home at Wingate at Dutchess where she enjoyed doing detailed handsewing and tatting as well as making many stuffed pillows and other creations for resident and church craft fairs. She also enjoyed nighUy bingo games. She. had many friends at Wingate and appreciated all the helpful and caring staff.

Miss. Wright was a member of Christ United Methodist Church, Beacon. Friends will be received on Tuesday, November 1, 2005, from am. to 12:30 pm. at Halvey Funeral Home, 24 Wilkjw Street Beacon, A funeral service will follow at 1 pm.

at Christ United Methodist Church, Union and Phillips Streets, Beacon, with Pastor Tony Beck officiating. Interment will follow in Fishkill Rural Cemetery, 801 Route 9, Fishkill. Donations in Miss Wright's memo ry may be made to Christ United Methodist Church, co 51 Violet Drive, Beacon, NY 12508. Tb send a condolence, please visit wwwhalveyfhcom. POUGHKEEPSIE Hattie James, 103, a lifelong resident of Dutchess County, died Thursday, Oct.

27, 2005 at Eden Park" Nursing Home In Pough keeosie. Mrs. James worked for Pocketbook Factory until her retirement She was a member of Smith Metropolitan AME Zlon Church, Born Dec. 28, 1901 in Salt Point NY, she was the daughter of the late William James Jr. and Elnora Abrams James.

Survivors include a son, Sherwood Dickerson of Silver Spring, MD; a daughter, Mary McNair of Poughkeepsie; three grandchildren, Darrell Mcftoir, David Dickerson and Pamela Carter; six great grandchildrengrandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was predeceased by three brothers, Richard, Stanley and Cecil and a sister, Alma. Visitation will be Oct 31 from ll am, at Smith Metropolitan AME Zion Church, 124 Smith St, Poughkeepsie. Services will begin 11 am. The Pastor II, Dwight Bolton officiating.

Interment will be at the Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, Poughkeepsie. Rhodes Funeral Homes, 59 Montgomery St, Poughkeepsie, entrusted with professionalarrangements. Ruth A. Merando COLD SPRING Ruth A. Merando, a lifelong area resident died on October 2005 at the Hudson Valley Hospital Center after a long illness.

She was 66. Born on May 24, 1939 in Cold Spring, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Emity CWeinshimer) Hanna. Mrs. Merando was a homemaker, enjoyed crafts and was a parishioner of Our Lady of Loretto Church. Survivors include her husband, Philip A.

Merando at home; one son, Paul A. Merando of Cold Spring; one daughter, Debra Waage of Beacon; one brother, Arthur Hanna of Wappingers; one sister, Gail Antaleck of Beacon and four grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will he offered on Wednesday, November 2, 2005 at 10am at Our Lady of Loretto Church. Interment will follow in Cold Spring Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to call at the Clinton Funeral Home, Corner of Parrott Pine Streets, Cold Spring on Tuesday from 2 4 and 7 9pm, Donations in Mrs, Merando's memory "may be made to either The National Kidney Foundation, 1250 Broadway, Suite 2011, NY, NY 10001 or the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Rockvilie, MD 20852.

Arrangements are under the direction of The' Clinton Funeral Home, Cold Spring Tracy John Terpening VA Mr Tracy John Terpening, 94, passed away in Hampton, Virginia on October 14, 2005. The son of the late John and Martha Snyder Terpening he was born in Poughkeepsie, NY in January 1911. Me Terpening was a WWII veteran serving his country in the United States Army. He worked as an auto service manager in Fishkill and Beacon for 30 years. He served 40 years as a Fishkill Volunteer Fireman.

Mr. Terpening and his late wife, Ruth of 67 years lived their retirement years in New Hampshire and Florida. After the death of his wife in 2002, he moved to Hampton, Virginia to be near his nephew. Survivors include a nephew, Maj. Gen.

(U.S AE Ret) Jerry Rogers and Carolyn, nieces, Dorothy Drusik, Betty Takach, Barbara Smith and several great nieces and' hephews. Graveside services and inurnment Tor Mr. and Mrs. Terpening will be in Fishkill Rural Cemetery at a later date. Cremation arrangements were under the care of Parklawn Wbod Funeral Home, 2551 North Armistead 'Avenue, Hampton, VA 23666 John W.

Hay FISHKILL Fishkill John Hay, 82, died Friday, October 28, 2005 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center Bornjtji Woodside, NY on Novem ber 23, 1922, he was the son of Charles J. and LenoreMacNeill Hay. John retired as foreman for the Town of Fishkill Highway department and previously owned Hay's Kennels for pedigree beagles and short haired pointers. Belonging to several gun clubs and shooting organizations, John was an avid hunter, fisherman and a top rated trap shooter He served as a corporal fpr the US Army Air Corps in WWII and was a recipient of the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal. He is survived by his nephew, HaJ Brilliant' and his wife, Betsy of Fishkill, niece, Barbara' Cleary and her husband, Jack of the Town of Clinton and several great nieces nephews.

John was recently predeceased by his lifelong companion, Nancy Jeari Hoyt on June '3, 2005 and his sister Hope II. Brilliant Calling hours will be held Monday, October 31 from 12 2 pm at Robert H. Auchmoody Funeral Homes, Inc. 1028 Main Street Fishkill. GraVeside services will follow at Fishkill Rural Cemetery with Itav.

Sister Jean Campbell officiating 'J CITY OF POUGHKEEPSIE Donald O. Wright 76, of City of Poughkeepsie, died October 29, "2005 at St" Francis Hospital. A lifetime" local resident Mr. Wright had worked as an accountant for 33 years at Central Hudson in Poughkeepsie, NY until his retirement hr. 1989.

He was a member of the Central Hudson Quarter Century Club. Mr, Wright Was a member of the First Baptist Church in Poughkeepsie, NY Born on Oct 26, 1929 in Pough keepsie, he was the son of Clarence Ft and Marjorie Campbell Wright He was a member of the Arlington High School Class of 1949. On July 28, 1950, in Elkton, MD, he married JeanetteVoerman, who survives at home. Other survivors include her daughters and sons4n law, Donna and Brian Medici, Poughkeepsie; and Brenda and Michael Odell, Town of Stanford; a sister in law, Mary Voer man, He was a beloved "Grampa" to Erin Odell Essery and her husband, Todd, Cassandra, Carly and Kyle Odell, Dane and Brian Medici, Jr. Calling hours are Monday from 37pm at the William G.

Miller Son Funeraj, Home, 371 Hooker Ave, Poughkeepsie. Funeral services will be held at 10 30am, Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2005 at the funeral home. Burial will be in the family plot in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Society, Hope Lodge, 45 Reade Place, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 or a charity of your choice.

If you need directions or wish to send condolences, please visit our website 'at: www.wmgmillerfuneral home.com. Ann Morrison' HIGHLAND Ann Morrison 7(5 nf Highland, died on Thursday, Oct 27, 2005 at Wingate of Ulster. A lifelong area resident she was a' member ofSt Charles Parish of Gar diner and the AARP Gardiner Chapter. Born on Oct 7, 1929, in Highland, she was the daughter of Paul and Louise Giangrasso Cusa. Oft Oct.

3, 1948, at St Augustine Church in' Highland? she married James Morrison. He predeceased his wife on March 28, 1992. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann Rizzo and her husband, Mike of New Jersey her son, James Morrison and his wife, Mary of New a son, Anthony Morrison of North Carolina; grandchildren, Michael, Andrea and Stephen Rizzo and Jason, Jim, Jessica, Joshua Morrison; four sisters, Mona 'PuglielH, Highland, NY; Vivian Trapani, Milton, NY; 'Josephine Cannon, Port St Lucie, FL; and Mary Valentino, High land, NY, four brothers, Paul Cusa, Highland," NY, Richard Cusa, New Paltz, NY; Anthony Cusa, Port St. Lucie, FL; and Salvatore Cusa, Jligh land, NY. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by two brothers, Pat Cusa, formerly of Kingston and Frank Cusa, formerly of Highland. Calling hours are Sunday Oct 30, 2005 from 5 9 p.m. at the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Homes, Inc, 38 Main St, Highland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, Oct 31, 2005 at 9.30 am. at St Augustine Roman Catholic Church in Highland.

Entombment will follow at the Community Mausoleum in Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St Jude's National Shrine, 205 West Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60606. For directions, please visit our web site atwwwtorsonememorial com: Catherine Cicale "HIGHLAND Catherine Cicale, 88, of Highland, New York passedTiiway on. October 27, 2005 at St Francis Hospital in Roslyn, NY. Mrs.

Cicale was born on Oct 28, 1916, the daughter of Domuikk and Madalina Polio Porpiglia in New York "City. She was married to the late Peter Cicale, who passed away in 1985. Mrs. Cicale is survived by a daughter Elizabeth and her husband, Larry DeForest of Roslyn, NY, two sons, Gabriel and his wife, Nina Cicale of Highland Beach, FL and Dominick A. and his wife, Elizabeth Cicale of Highland, NY, one brother, Joseph Porpiglia of Milton; two sisters, Fanny Amodeo of Marlboro; and Grace Rosasco of Highland; and three grandchildren, Gerald Glen Walker III, Peter Cicale and Daria OTbole.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 7 9pm at the Sutton Funeral Homes, Inc, One Woodside Place, Highland, NY A funeral mass will be on Wednesday at 10am at St James Church in Milton. Burjal will be at St Peter's Cemetery, Poughkeepsie, NY. To send online condolences, please visit www sultonfuneralhomes com. BEACON Gladys Karolak, 96. longtime resident of Beacon, died Thursday, October 27, 2005, at'Eden Park, Poughkeepsie.

She was a retired teacher and school administrator. Bom December 10, 1908 on the family's dairy farm south of Highland Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anna and Charles Pavek. Her husband, Edmund, predeceased her in 1965. She was also predeceased by all her siblings: her sisters, Dorothy White, Clare Cavanaugh, and Florence Askew, as well as her brothers, Charles find Victor Pavek. Gladys is survived by her two daughters, Gladys StasM of Brussels, Belgium, and Constance (Connie) Roberts and her husband, John, of Poughkeepsie; two grandchildren, Siobnan Roberts and her husband, Jeff Marquis, of Eddyville, NY, and John Roberts of Brooklyn; a sister inlaw, Eleanor (Mrs Victor) Pavek of Highland Mills, NY; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will 5 to 8 m. Sunday, October 30, 2005, at Halvey Funeral Home, Inc, 24 Willow Street, Beacon. To send the family a condolence or for directions, please visit www ha Iveyfh com. By design theories creating debate Knlght Rldder News Service HARRISBURG, Pa. Fictional presidential candidate Matt San tos on NBC's "The West Wing" recently discussed it, as did real life President George Bush in the White House, not to mention "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart, more than three dozen Nobel laureates and numerous school boards across the country.

A decade ago most Americans had never of intelligent design, or ID. But, in the last year, the term has surfaced repeatedly in politics, media and education as the rallying point for religious conservatives in the spreading culture war over the teaching of Charles Darwin's theory of evolution. Although polls show about half ofAmericans still don't recognize the expression, the background and meaning of ID are focal points of a landmark First Amendment case unfolding here in Pennsylvania's capital. A very old phrase that gained new currency about a decade ago, ID presents itself as an alternative scientific theory to evolution. It posits some aspects of the natural world, yet unexplained by Darwin, suggests design by an unnamed intelligent agent.

Controversial document The prime engine propelling the dissemination of ID is the Seattle based Discovery Institute, a think tank whose $4 million budget is heavily funded by conservative Christian donors. Discovery's Center for Science Culture (formerly the Center for the Renewal of Science and Culture) laid out its goals in a 1999 fundraising document called "The Wedge Strategy." Determined to drive a "wedge" into the tree trunk of "scientific materialism," it said, "Design theory promjses to reverse mestifling dominance of the materialistic worldview, and to replace it with a science consonant with Christian and theistic convictions." John West, associate director of the Center for Science Culture; pointed out the wedge proposal was a plan, not a scholarly document. "That document was about more than intelligent desiga It was about the, larger cultural context and the anti religious agenda of some people in the name of science" he said. Indeed, the document went beyond the scientific debate, extending the argument into the volatile world of politics. It equated Darwin with Karl Marx and others whom it described as viewing humans not as "spiritual beings but as animals or machines who inhabited a universe ruled by purely impersonal forces and whose behavior and thoughts were dictated by the unbending forces of biology, chemistry and environment." This materialistic conception "eventually infected virtually every area ofour culture, from politics and economics to literature and art," the Wedge document Architect, worked on Lincoln Center, dies BENNETT, N.C.

Robert Paschal Burns, whose contributions to architecture included work on Juilliard School of. Music and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York, died Friday' in a car accident. He was 71, Burns was killed when his vehicle pulled in front of another car near.his farm in Bennett, the State Highway Patrol said. Jl He earned amaster's in architecture from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, then worked as an architect in Cambridge, contributing to projects such as the Juilliard School of Music and Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York, The Associated Preii.