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Marian Carey Gets New Lease Life Page 3E I0WALe GC Tuesday December3, 2002 JEANNE ABBOTT, Features Editor 51 5-284-8029 e-mail: abbottjnews.dmreg.com Cljf Hcsllloincs Be (lister Tops on TV 12:35 p.m. Iowa Harvest Diner, Menlo 2 p.m. Ramada Inn, Johnston "1 2 iv Jt -'-i Bono Tcrosses Iowa Africa I. 1tJ i By KYLE MUNSON REGISTER MUSIC CRITIC 7:30 p.m., NBC Marlene (Jean Smart) is happy to get a holiday visit from her father (Michael Constantine) until he starts taking his traditional verbal jabs at her husband, Victor (Dennis Farina). Today's Birthdays Actor Brian Bonsall is 21.

Actress Anna Chlumsky is 22. Actress Holly Maris Combs is 29. Singer Montell Jordan is 34. hen rock star Bono visited Iowa a decade ago, he brought his band and sang to a football stadium full Bono meets with Iowa politicians, students and activists in a conference room at the Ramada. Bono's stop at the Ramada Inn in Johnston was more of a business meeting.

The U2 crusader sat in a sterile conference room with 18 others gathered around a rectangle of tables. David Gartner, executive director of Debt, AIDS, Trade for Africa (the organization called DATA staging Bono's tour this week) had joined the rock star and Agnes Nyamayarwo, a nurse from Uganda. "Santa Claus Is Coming to Town" played softly over the intercom. The Iowa movers and shakers included former Iowa Gov. Bob Ray, State Rep.

Wayne Ford, student leaders from Iowa State University, World Food Prize representatives, Catholic workers and public health officials. Like a good politician, Bono had talking points down cold. By the end of the decade, 25 million children in Africa will be orphaned by AIDS. Every day, 9,500 new HIV infections are diagnosed in Africa. Per capita, America is at the bottom of 22 richest countries in giving aid to the poorest countries.

"We can get cold, fizzy drinks to every corner of Africa, but we can't get the drugs," Bono said. Actor Brendan Fraser is 34. RODNEY WHITEREGISTER PHOTOS Delores Kinney of Casey serves coffee to Bono as Gwen Varley, 13, of Stuart watches. At left is Agnes Nyamayarwo, a Ugandan nurse traveling with Bono. Two of the three sleek, silver buses forthe Heart of America tour rolled up to the barn-like structure just south of Interstate Highway 80 Exit 86 just after noon Monday.

At 12:35 p.m. Bono made his first stop in Iowa at the Iowa Harvest Diner. Formerly a Kopper Kettle franchise, the restaurant was purchased by nearly 1 00 Iowa farmers and artisans. It's a gift shop bulging with quilts, scented candles and even emu meat sticks. It's also a restaurant that serves organic beef burgers and homemade pies.

The diner staff carried 30 preordered box lunches out to Bono's tour buses while he sat down in the restaurant with Gwen Varley, 13. "This is the part of the country where decency lives," the rock star said. "People have a certain moral compass here." Before leaving, Bono signed the diner's guest book "Bono, Dublin, Ireland The Milky Way." Actress Jullanne Moore is 42. Actress Daryl Hannah is 42. Singer Ozzy Osbourne is 54.

Singer Jaye P. Morgan is 71. Director Jean-Luc Godard is 72. Singer Andy Williams is 75. Family Tip Quick toy pick-up Before your children pour Zi 3:05 p.m.

their Legos on the floor or carpet, spread out a large 6:45 p.m. Memorial Union, Iowa City sheet. When the children are Des Moines Register finished playing, carefully pick up all four corners of the sheet and pour the Legos back into their container. Mildred Branson, Jackson, Miss. of fans in Ames.

The Irishman's return trip on Monday was without U2 and featured far less volume and glitz. Bono lectured last night to 1,600 University of Iowa students in Iowa City. Before playing professor, Bono (real name Paul Hewson, age 42) roamed through the state in classic rock 'n' roll style: aboard a big bus. He even sported his trademark wraparound blue sunglasses, green military hat and black leather jacket. Bono's Iowa adventures marked the second day of his Heart of America tour on behalf of the nonprofit organization Debt, AIDS, Trade for Africa (DATA).

The tour began on World AIDS Day Sunday in Nebraska and will hit five more central states (Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and Tennessee) before wrapping up Sunday. Bono shared a fleet of buses with actress Ashley Judd, a nurse from Uganda, a children's singing and drama troupe from Ghana called the Gateway Ambassadors and others. DATA'S mission is to persuade wealthy nations to channel more of their resources into Africa, the world's poorest continent. Bono's campaign is just his latest of many charitable efforts. Without a doubt he has assumed the mantle as the humanitarian workhorse among rock stars.

A British music magazine just named him the most powerful man period in the music industry, ahead of rap superstar Eminem and the CEO of the world's largest record company. It's easy to see why. Bono has the ear of important world leaders, including President Bush, Prime Minister Blair and Pope John Paul JJ. In May, Bono toured Africa with Treasury Secretary Paul O'Neill and actor comedian Chris Tucker. In relating that trip on Oprah Winfrey's talk show in September, Bono added that becoming a father four times over has made him only more militant about championing such causes.

In an October lecture for members of the AfriCare charity in Washington, D.C., Bono shared his philosophy on fame: "From Harry Belafonte I learned that ridiculous as celebrity is, it can be currency, so spend it wisely Bono the crusader has been able to continually cash in on his celebrity because 25 years into its career, U2 is a bigger draw See BONO, Page 2E I I 1 if 1 2002 Tom McMahon E-mail a favorite parenting tip to kidtipsaol.com or fax it to (925) 461-6080. Correction A review in Monday's lowaLfe section of the Sonia Dada performance on Friday at Hoyt Sherman Place included incorrect names for Bono speaks to the editorial board of The Des Moines Register in the newspaper's downtown offices. some of the band members. The eight-member band includes Chris Cameron on keyboards; Shawn Christopher, Paris Delane and Michael Scott on vocals; Hank Guaglianone on drums; Dan Pritzker (a a Dan Laszlo) and David Resnik on guitars; and Erik Scott on bass. A quote was also misattributed.

Paris Delane said, "I just love being in Des Moines." Lend a Hand Ashley Judd appears with Bono at the Memorial Union in Iowa City. Bono linked up with actress Ashley Judd in Iowa City to appear at a lecture Monday night in front of receptive University of Iowa students. Judd had skipped the stops throughout the state and went straight from Nebraska to Iowa City. At a pre-lecture press conference, Bono's voice was hoarse as he introduced Judd, the nurse Agnes Nyamayarwo and two members of a performance troupe from Ghana accompanying him on the tour. "The people in Iowa didn't just grow up out of the soil," Bono said.

"They came from all over the world. At least their forefathers did." Judd, in a black cocktail dress, then stepped to the microphone to explain why she has attached her big-screen celebrity to Bono's cause: "I've always wanted to change the world," she said. She was contacted by Bono and another AIDS organization simultaneously. "I took that as a pretty strong synchronistic God wink," she said. Her message to Americans: "Just do something." The caravan stopped at the Register Monday afternoon to let off Bono and his fellow tour mates, Agnes Nyamayarwo, David Gartner and Jamie Drummond, who signed on with Bono last year in his campaign to help Africa.

Bono told assembled reporters and editors that our era would be remembered for three things: the Internet, how we handled the war on terror, and how we dealt with the AIDS pandemic. He praised President Bush, who will head to Africa in January. He also said he had spoken with Bruce Springsteen over the weekend, and the Boss told Bono he wanted to sign up to help him. Throughout the day, the charming Irish rocker impressed people with his humility. Over and over, he mentioned the irony of one of the wealthiest rock stars busing himself across Iowa to support the poorest people in the world.

"I am much better at being in a band," he said. Yet his point was always clear: "We want to make it a patriotic act to care about what's going on in the rest of the world." 5 Deck the halls at Terrace Hill, Salisbury House, mansions Latinas help each other deal with abusive situations Serve food Trinity Center at Luther Park needs volunteers to serve food and beverages to elderly residents. Contact Denny Bradshaw at (515) 262-5639, ext. 36. For more volunteer opportunities or to share one.

visit www. united waydm. org. BY THE REGISTER STAFF Salisbury House and Ter race Hill will open their Tour hours 10a.m.-4p.m. Friday 10a.m.-4 p.m.

Saturday Noon-4 p.m. Sunday doors this weekend for holiday visits, refreshments and entertainment. The tour allows guests to Ij fu view two of Des Moines' most prominent historic mansions. Each will feature a differ Tomorrow Spice up holiday gifts Add a personal touch with minimal preparation this year by mixing up edible presents. ent theme.

Salisbury House is celebrating world cultures with music, and Terrace Hill flintwork and rafters dating to Shakespearean times. Terrace Hill, 2300 Grand Ave. Built in 1869 by B.F. Allen, Terrace Hill is one of the finest examples of Second Empire architecture west of the Hudson River. This 21-room home is now the Iowa governor's residence.

Highlights include: a grand staircase, massive stained-glass window, eight marble fireplaces and a carriage house with a gift shop. The home of Ray and Carrie Bening, 301 Tonawanda Drive. This 1912 house will be decorated grandly with large trees, evergreens and holiday accessories from Sticks. the home of Jan and Lloyd Taylor, 400 Foster Drive. Built in 1939, the home will have a traditional tree, the family's collection of ornaments and decorations, and ample greenery.

In an apartment two flights up from hers, Crist ina Trevino, a Mexican immigrant, used to hear a woman being thrown against the wall by her husband. The next day, she'd see her neighbor with a Hack eye and the woman, a Salvadoran, would claim she'd been accidentally hit by a kid's ball. Trevino would ask if she could call police, but the woman said she'd deny any abuse. And frustrating as that was, Trevino got it: the bruises, the excuses, the things you put up with to avoid breaking up your kids' homes, especially so far from your real home. She'd been there herself.

She also didnt speak English I met Trevino in October at a domestic violence awareness month observance when former neighbor who choose not to. "It's very difficult," she said "It was difficult for me, too. My brother helped me a lot. I went to churches to get food. I got public assistance for my daughters." Now she devotes what spare time she has to helping other battered Latina women.

"Violencia en nuestras comunidades; Que hacemos?" in our communities; What do we asks a poster tacked on a bulletin board in a ground-floor office at 48th Street and University Avenue. It's about a Dec. 6 conference at Corinthian Baptist Church geared to Hispanic middle-school students. It interesting enough that Des Moines should be the site of such a conference. But See BASU, Page 2E has been decorated for a Victorian Christmas.

The annual tour also includes the homes of Ray and Carrie Bening, 301 purchased at either Salisbury House or Terrace HilL A shuttle service will be available from the parking lot at 2700 Ingersoll Ave. Salisbury House, 4025 Tonawanda Drive. The Salisbury House will celebrate with a variety of music from around the world Built in the 1920s by Iowans Carl and Edith Weeks, the 42 -room Tudor Castle nestled on 10 acres of virgin woodlands, is modeled after the King's House in Salisbury, England The historic home contains 16th century English oak woodwork, English RekhaBasi she spoke to a roomful of spectators. Tears streaming down her cheeks, she said that some of what she endured in her marriage wasnt even called abuse in Mexico. It was just called marriage.

She was also at the mercy of a husband who had the visa that allowed her to be here. Speaking later through an interpreter, Trevino said that with help, she took her three daughters and got out But she understands those like her Index Tonawanda Drive, and Jan and Lloyd Taylor, 400 Foster Drive. Proceeds benefit historic Comics 5E Crossword 4E Dear Abby 3E Horoscope 4E TV schedule 4E preservation and renov ation of both historic houses. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 12 and younger, lney may be Mtpn a 4.