The Gazette from Cedar Rapids, Iowa • 13

EAST IOWA The Gazette, July 12, 2002 SB TemMive criteria raise cpestas on factory farms signed point values; applicants must reach a minimum point, value to obtain tentative approval The county will have-the power to deny a recommendation even if an applicant meets that minimum value. The DNR will make the final approval or rejection. Committee members were most interested Thursday in, developing guidelines that-would hold factory farm owners accountable for their im-, pact on the environment and community. They focused on making their standards enforceable and keeping them practical enough to avoid stifling the states agribusiness. Standards address air and water quality and animal ma-, nure disposaL No scoring system has been devised yet; the committee can' still add and reject criteria.

The committee will meet' again July 24 and 25 and has; until the end of July to finish its list enough points but the biggest site issue is not addressed, said Hailing. But we need to stay away from trying to design the perfect hog lot Some committee members worried that a low score on one item in an application would result in rejection of the entire project We have to look at the cumulative risk to society not one breakout item in one area, said Calvin Rozenboom, director of Farm Bureaus 8th District in Oskaloosa. The committee was formed at the request of the Iowa Legislature, which approved the livestock law Gov. Tom Vilsack signed this spring. The new law restricts where factory-style farms can be built, prohibiting farmers from building the facilities on 100-year flood plains and requiring counties to use a set of criteria to decide whether a proposed project will be built Criteria items will be as URBANDALE (AP) A committee developed a tentative list Thursday for county officials to use when deciding whether to recommend approval of new factory-style livestock farms.

However, the list of 31 criteria left the panel with many questions. How do we make this matrix fit all? asked Brent Hailing, deputy secretary of the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Representatives from groups such as the Iowa Poultry Association, the Iowa Department of Natural Resources and the Iowa Environmental Council worked amiably together to design a list of criteria for new factory farms. They were stumped, however, on how to apply the guidelines to address individual issues at each new factory farm in every county. What we need to stay away from is that you can achieve C.R.

railroad bridge removed Workers on Thursday removed an abandoned north-south CRANDIC Railroad bridge across east-west Union Pacific Railroad tracks to make way for the latter to add a second set of tracks over the Cedar River. Cedar Rapids Streets Commissioner Don Thomas said the city eventually plans to construct a pedestrlantrall bridge In the area that crosses the Union Pacific tracks before the trail heads south past Highway 30 to Join up with the Hoover Trail. Dog lover buried in pet cemetery Regional Roundup Lady and Jim were so close. The bond between them was phenomenal. They were always together.

Nancy Crovetti, widow It is a beautiful spot, said Nancy Crovetti, who lives in LamonL When I go there, I remember the good times when had them both. For them to be together forever gives me comfort In fact, she wants to be buried there with her dog, Kahlua. I want our headstone next to Jims and Ladys, she said. sold off possessions before eviction INDIANOLA (AP) A man loved his drug-sniffing dog so much that he is now buried with her in a pet cemetery. The cremains of Jim Crovetti and his Rottweiler, Lady, are buried in separate urns at the Loving Rest Pet Cemetery in Warren County, about 10 miles south of Des Moines, in a section dedicated to service animals.

Crovetti and Lady worked for nine years with law enforcement in southern Iowa and northern Missouri to investigate illegal drugs and present anti-drug programs at schools. Nancy Crovetti, Jims widow, said she knew people might question burying a man in a pet cemetery, but that it was her husbands wish. Naperville: Man From page IB damaged SUV, the patrol said. She died at Covenant Medical Center in Waterloo. Polk County Medical Examiner Dr.

Francis Garrity ruled Thursday that the accident was a suicide. He said John Scherer died from multiple traumas, and that his daughter died from chest trauma. Naperville (111.) police told other law enforcement agencies that they were searching for Scherer after his ex-wife was found dead in an upstairs bedroom of her Naperville home Tuesday afternoon. Sheri Scherer had been stabbed several times in the face and neck, according to Naperville Police Chief David DiaL A knife found in the house is believed to be the weapon used, he said. The police also reported that Rachel did not attend summer school Tuesday.

The girl lived I I guess some people do think it is odd, but those animals were a big part of our lives. She said her husband and Lady spent thousands of hours teaching kids about drugs with the program he created called Keep Your Paws Off Drugs. The morning Lady died, I thought I would lose Jim that same day. Lady and Jim were so close. The bond between them was phenomenal.

They were always together, Nancy Crovetti said. Jim Crovetti died of a heart attack in November 2000, less than six months after Lady died. He was 69. Other animals buried in the section include two drug-sniffing dogs from the Des Moines Police Department and a blind womans guide dog. he saw Sheri Scherer drop the child off at her ex-husbands apartment June 29.

But in the days before his eviction, John Scherer sold a number of possessions, including a new computer and printer, his mothers dining table and a bedroom set Neighbors said he told them he would be OK as he sold off his belongings at bargain prices. Its almost like a plot Bums said. It sounds like he was preparing for something like this. Iowa authorities said empty beer cans were found near the wreckage. An autopsy is planned to determine whether Scherer was drinking.

I think its tragic for all concerned on both sides, as we have both his parents and her parents, Naperville Chief Dial said. Theyve lost (a son, a daughter) and a grandchild. open house or special fly-in or both. The center includes restrooms and a meeting room, with usage controlled by a tight security system. The project will include an automated fuel system that will eliminate the need for someone to go to the airport to unlock pumps.

The city has received $44,500 in state hinds for construction of the center. In addition, Manchester Enterprises development group donated $12,500,. and businesses and contractors have contributed a total of more than $30,000 in materials and labor. This project is being completed at no extra cost to the city, which is one thing the council insisted upon, said City Manager Dave Heiar. Larry Woellert-News correspondent Juveniles charged in school vandalism COLUMBUS JUNCTION Four juveniles are facing vandalism charges after they alleg- edly caused as much as $20,000 in damage to a school building.

Vandals struck a newly renovated auditorium and class-, rooms at Columbus Junction Community School on Tifany Barker, 12, Haley McBride 11, and two boys, ages 8 and 9, were charged with first-degree criminal mischief, third-degree burglary and fifth-' degree theft. The children, all from Columbus Junction, were released to their parents. Paint from an art room was splattered around the junior, high area, the auditorium and high school classrooms, police said. In one room, a fan was turned on and paint was poured in front of it. Fire-extinguishers were sprayed; and swastikas and graffiti were painted in several rooms.

Associated Press Jackson Junction 0 12 24 Independence 1 1 Manchester A approved by voters which generates $94,816. Sarah Strandberg News correspondent Benton considering pioneer cemetery board VINTON The Benton County supervisors will consider and possibly make a decision on establishing a pioneer cemetery commission for the preservation of pioneer cemeteries in the county at their 10:30 a.m. Tuesday meeting. Originally the issue was on todays agenda. However, the supervisors are not holding a formal meeting today, they are touring the Duane Arnold Energy Plant in Palo.

Steve Meyer News Correspondent Manchester airport center nearly finished MANCHESTER The new Manchester Airport Welcome Center is almost complete. A city airport committee meeting will be scheduled to determine how to handle an Independence increases sewer rates 46 percent INDEPENDENCE The City Council this week approved the final reading of an ordinance increasing the minimum charge for residential and industrial sewer use by approximately 46 percent The minimum charge is $6.50 per month an increase of about $3. Residential users will pay $2.94 per 1,000 gallons of metered water. Thats an increase of 74 cents. Industrial users will pay $1.48 per 1,000 gallons of metered wastewater, up 43 cents.

A wastewater rate study reviewed by the council in May indicated the need for a rate increase. The increase will help cover the costs of debt retirement meter reading, billing and collection, operation and maintenance. Ruth Kalkbrenner News correspondent Turkey Valley plans early-childhood center JACKSON JUNCTION A proposal for an early-childhood literacy center was unveiled by Turkey Valley school administrators this week. According to Turkey Valley Superintendent Karlos McClure, preliminary plans call for the center to include two classrooms for remedial reading, a conference room, a me-diaresource center, one preschool classroom and offices. The board requested is considering extending a physical plant and equipment levy.

The district currently has a 33-cent, board-approved levy which has raised $46,184 per year. It also has a 67-cent PPEL with her mother, but her father had visitation rights, police said. Sheri Scherer recently was promoted to human resources director for Chicago-based accounting firm Arthur Andersen, where she had worked for 16 years, said Grover Wray, the companys director of human resources in North America. Police said the Scherers had been divorced for about a year and had no history of domestic disturbances. The couple seemed amicable after the divorce, according to residents at the Naperville apartment complex where John Scherer had lived before being evicted from his one-bedroom unit July 1.

They seemed like they were really trying to work it out for her sake, he said. Everything seemed hunky-dory. Neighbor Kelly Bums said DAIIMNOTEBOO Avenue, in Cedar Rapids. RECYCLING Cedar Rapids drfvethrough recycling site, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Public Works complex, 1201 Sixth SL SW.

The Log DRUG CHARGE Jeanette A Tlntsman, 34, of 1622 I Ave. NE, charged with delivery of a controlled substance; accused 1 of selling ounce of marijuana to an undercover informant May 29, and Ve ounce June 24, at her residence. BURGLARIES Items repotted stolen are listed with reported values: Ad Track, 5060 Huntington CL NE, between 9 p.m. Tuesday and 5:30 a.m. Wednesday; no loss reported.

Apartment at 5560 St SW, between 9:15 a.m. and 1:45 p.m. Wednesday; $360 cash, two wedding 1 bands CEDAR RAPIDS FIRE CALLS Wednesday: 10:28 a.m., power Hne down, 8224 32nd SL NW; 10:38 p.m., cooking fire, 3310 Fifth SE. Medical cads: 21. False alarms: 2 MARION FIRE CALLS Wednesday: 2:01 p.m., spill, 3600 Highway 151.

Medical cads: 3 youth $9. l-(800) HANCHER. Once Upon a Mattress by Old Creamery Theatre, 8 p.m., Amana Visitors Center, Amana. Comedy based on The Princess and the Pea. Adults $22, students $10.

11800) 35AMANA. Classics at Brucemore: "The Crucible, 8 p.m., Brucemore Mansion, 2160 Unden Dr. SE, Cedar Rapids. Arthur Miller's classic drama. $15.

Heritage Days Festival, in Mount Vernon. Music on the main stage: Terry McCauley, noon, Mackey Blue, 6 p.m., Stephen Miller and the Hot Hand Blues Band, 9 p.m., others. Delaware County Fair, in Manchester. Music at 1, 2 and 5 p.m.; Jerry Lee Lewis, 9 p.m., free; Hot Rod Chevy, 11 p.m. Utm County Fair, Central City.

Judging by club for building exhibits, 2-8 p.m.; harness racing in grandstand, 6 p.m., adults $5, ages 12 and under free, 4HFFA members free. Exhibit Opening: Jewelry Invitational, Iowa Artisans Gallery, 117 E. College SL, Iowa City. Sculptural jewelry by Taiya Baharal and Gene Gnida plus EurvKyung Suh. Longbranch Golf Outing, 9 a.m., St.

Andrews Golf Course, 1866 Blairs Ferry Rd. NE, Cedar Rapids. $59 registration. Traveling ExhbIC "9.11.01: The Day That Changed the World, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Cedar Rapids Museum of Ait, 410 Third Ave. SE.

Photos of events of SepL 11. KaNr Shrine Com Maze, 2-7 p.m., three miles west of Cedar Rapids on Highway 94. $5. Harness Racing, 6 p.m., Unn County Fairgrounds Grandstand, Central City. $5.

Epworth Firemen's Picnic, 6:30 p.m., Tower Park, Epworth. Food, games, music by the Bobcat marching band. Don Reese, 9 p.m., Penguins Comedy Club, 209 First Ave. SE, Cedar Rapids. Feature act Dwayne Clark.

"Work-Shift, 9 p.m. (sold out) and 10:30 p.m., at the former packing plant on Third Street SE near 14th Today July 12, 2002 UNN COUNTY MEETINGS 8:30 a.m. Unn County Mental Health Services Planning Committee, boardroom, Abbe Center for Community Mental Health, 520 11th SL NW. 1:30 p.m. Cedar Rapids City Council, agenda planning session, mayor's office, City Hall.

CJL MAYORS SCHEDULE All Day economic development meetings. REGIONAL MEETINGS 9 a.m. Benton County Board of Supervisors, Courthouse, Vinton. 9 a.m. Iowa County Board of Supervisors, Courthouse, Marengo.

FARMERS MARKETS Noelridge Farmers Market, comer of Collins Road and Council Street NE, 46 p.m. Youngvflle Cafe Farmers Market, junction Highways 30 and 218, 3:306 p.m. OUT ft ABOUT Greene Square Summer Mike Maas, 11:30 a.m., Greene Square Park, Cedar Rapids. Kalona Bhiegrase Festival, 7 p.m.. Windmill Ridge.

Campground, southwest of Kalona. Daily pass $8. Anything Goes by Theatre Cedar Rapids, 8 p.m., Theatre Cedar Rapids, 112 Third SL SE. Cole Porters classic musical. $20.

The Gondoliers" by Martha-Ellen Tye Opera Theater, -8 p.m., Clapp Recital Hall, University of Iowa, Iowa City. Gilbert Sullivan's operetta. Adults $16, senior citizens $12, youth $8. K800) HANCHER. Iowa Summer Rep: Ftyhi West," 8 p.m., David Thayer Theatre, Theatre Building, University of Iowa.

Drama by Pearl Cleage. Adults $17, senior citizens $13, Information for The Log Is collected by The Gazette from public safety agencies in Eastern Iowa. Charges are subject to review by county attorneys offices. Linn County DRUNKEN DRIVING CHARGES The following people charged with drunken driving are listed with date and place of arresL Addresses are taken from court records. Brian J.

Hines, 22. of Shellsburg; 10:04 p.m. Wednesday in the 900 block of 19th Street SE (second offense). Shannon K. Cudlnan, 26, of 3429 Hemlock Dr.

NE; 2:03 a.m. Thursday In the 1200 block of Blairs Ferry Road in Hiawatha (second offense). Terry M. Olds, 32, of 1500 Oakland Rd. NE; 9:55 p.m.

Wednesday at Mount Vernon Road and 15th Street SE (third offense). ROBBERY Apartment at 5001 First Ave. SW, at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Two men, ages 18 and 21, reported a man forced his way Into the apartment, displayed a handgun and ran off with a cordless phone worth about $30.

ASSAULT CHARGE Kelly Stickley, 25, of 634 19th Ave. SW, charged with assault on a peace officer causing injury; accused of kicking and striking police officers Thomas Osterhaus and Robert Murphy, Thursday at 1622 Fourth SL NW. Lotteries Thursday, July 11 IOWA LOTTERY $100,000 CASH GAME: 5-10-15-22-29 IOWA1UUNOIS PICK 3 0-1-7 (ILLINOIS PICK 3 EVENING) ILLINOIS LOTTERY PICK 3 MIDDAY: 44-2 PICK 4 MIDDAY: 67-8-1 PICK 4 EVENING: 1-82-3 UTILE LOTTO: 1417-182628 6of48 JACKPOT: $4 million.