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Show Page A2 THE DAILY HERALD, Provo, Utah, Friday, October 30, 1998 Public defenders appointed to represent Movie Buffs manager The Daily Herald PROVO Deputy Utah Curtis County prosecutor Larsen objected Thursday to a 4th District Court Judge appointing the public defender's office to represent Movie Buffs general manager Larry Warren Peterman. Judge Lynn W. Davis appointed public defenders Steven Killpack and Randy to Spencer represent Peterman, 49, of Westpoint. seek death penalty in child's slaying The Associated Press SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Prosecutors won't seek the death penalty against three adults accused of sexually abusing and torturing a girl to death. Ferosa Bluff, mother of Rebecca Bluff, and two neighbors, Andrew and Suzanna Fedorowicz, were charged late Thursday with murder, sexual abuse of a child and child felonies. abuse, all e During a news conference, Attorney Deputy District James Cope said the child's slaying did not rise to the level of aggravated murder, a capital offense punishable by death. He would not elaborate. If convicted, they would be sentenced to prison for The trio remained in the Salt Lake County Jail on $500,000 bail. They likely will 1 arraigned on the charges Monday. They were booked into jail Oct. 23, two days after Rebecca died Bluff at Primary Children's Medical Center. The three suspects told police the toddler was injured when she fell down a flight of 14 stairs three days earlier. However, an autopsy showed the little girl had been severely beaten, perhaps for two days, and sc. lally abused. She died from internal injuries. Evidence gathered during a search of the suspect's apartments included whips, chains and other restraining devices. Welts on the child's body could have been caused by a "cat o' nine tails" whip found by officers, according to court documents. Other injuries were con- sistent with the defendant submitted an up to a year in jail. affidavit of financial status, In his trial last June, claiming he has more debt than Peterman had been represented by Salt Lake Attorney assets. The judge also scheduled a trial for Feb. 5. Warren is accused of allowing pornographic movies to be rented to the public at Movie Buffs outlets in Lehi and American Fork in October 1996. Warren is charged with 15 Class A misdemeanor counts of distributing materials. pornographic Jerome Mooney. The tribunal ended in a hung jury when jurors could not agree on a single community standard. Peterman filed and was granted his motion to withdraw after he said his client had not been able to pay for his defense. In the hearing Thursday, Larsen told the judge he expects to file motions challenging Peterman's financial representations that qualify him for a defense paid for by taxpayers. The judge's appointment of public defenders carries a stipulation that Peterman could have to repay taxpayers for his defense, if his financial condition is later found to be different than represented. Davis said the issue can be argued by prosecutors at the next Peterman's next hearing, which is scheduled for 8 a.m. on utah valley State won't first-degre- Each count is punishable by During Thursday's hearing By PAT CHRISTIAN physical restraints. have opened an investigation into alleged physical abuse suffered by Sarah Bluff, Rebecca's sister. She's been taken into state Detectives custody. Alpine Cedar Hills Alpine Elementary School is having a Halloween parade today through the hallways of the school. Kindergartners, first- - and will show off their costumes at 1:15 p.m. Morning kindergarten classes will parade at 10 a.m. Visitors are welcome to observe the parade in the school library. Picture retakes are scheduled for Nov. 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 Cedar Ridge Elementary School Reflections entries are due Monday. Turn entries into the school office, 4501 W. Cedar Hills Drive. Judging will be held next week and honors will be awarded Nov. 10-1For information, call the school second-grader- s p.m. Alpine School District A boundary committee has been appointed to look at the boundaries of Manila, Central, Grovecrest, Valley View and Cedar Ridge Elementary schools, as well as the elementary school in Pleasant Grove's Strawberry Point area that is still under construction. The boundary will be adjusted for school year. the 1999-200- 0 American Fork at 785-872- State workers are installing a pipeline on the west side of 8570 North Street, the main road from Lehi to Eagle Mountain and Cedar Fort. The road will periodically be down to one lane and traffic will likely be at a standstill during busy driving times. Elk Ridge Town Council members discussed a moderate income housing ordinance during their meeting Tuesday and scheduled a public hearing on the St. Peers Catholic Mission will host a Halloween Carnival Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the mission, 622 N. 600 East. Cost is four tickets for a dollar. The carnival is and will cater to younger children with games, prizes and food. For more information, call Cynthia Eureka Elementary School, 55 E. Main St., is holding an assembly and dance today to celebrate Halloween. All classes will get together at the Currier at Halloween dance. 768-191- Eureka assembly to share scary stories. Afterward first- - through will attend a sixth-grader- s V':' Benjamin Genola It's your last chance to visit Paul Hansen's Amazing Corn Maze at the Hansen farm, 7925 S. 2200 West, Benjamin. Take Interstate 15 exit 256, drive two blocks west, there wih be signs. Hours are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. today and Saturday. Cost: adults $5; children $3.50; under 5 free. For information, call Staker Paving's request to have an asphalt plant in town is now before the Planning 798-668- Cedar Fort Cedar Valley Elementary School, 40 E. Center St. in Cedar Fort, will celebrate Halloween this afternoon with a parade and parties. Mapleton Commission. Commission memhave a public information meeting sometime in November. Goshen Students kept busy during Red Ribbon Week. They had a visit from the Grim Reaper, made up and alcohol to of the tune "Jingle songs Bells," and wore red on Wednesday. All week long, there were prize drawings for students who wore their red ribbons. anti-dru- g - A SALT LAKE CITY is the first woman Wyoming patient in Uiah to be allowed to home return to her while using a new electrical heart pump. The heart pump that saved Danielle Babel's life was tested clinically at LDS Hospital for out-of-sta- several years. Last month it was approved for all patients by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration as a bridge to a heart transplant. Babel, 28, of Evanston, Wyo., was allowed to leave the hospital on Wednesday. In March, she nearly died from heart failure, seven days after giving birth to her son. Doctors hope the heart "bridge" will help Babel's heart regain its normal function. There is the possibility, however, that Babel will eventually go on a waiting list for a heart transplant. The device, which is made of titanium and weighs about 2 to 3 pounds, is about 3 inches in diameter and about 112 inches thick. It is implanted in a pock et of the abdominal wall and connected to the heart's left ventricle the main pumping chamber. The artificial pump moves blood through the body, powered by a battery pack worn 1200 North. The maze is $3 per person. Hours: 3 p.m. to dusk on Friday; 10 a.m. to dusk on Saturday. For information call 489-969- Nebo District All schools except for Spanish Fork High School will be closed today for Teacher Development Day. The elementary school will have election booths set up during voting hours on Tuesday. Children can vote on a ballot just like their par- ents. for "The Messiah," is looking for chorus members interested in singing in this year's production of the annual musical celebration. Rehearsals will be every Sunday evening in November from p.m. in the Grove Ward building, 455 E. 200 South. Those interested in participating should call Lisa Brodie at 756-009- Provo The Veterans Section, Department of Workforce j Spanish Fork The Chamber of Commerce has produced a afghan which exemplifies the town's heritage. The Afghans are $70 plus tax. Call to order. or full-col- 798-835- 798-852- 2 7 Springville The Chamber of Commerce will be having a trick-or-treactivity Saturday from 3-- 5 p.m. on Main Street. Merchants will hand out coupons or candy. -- h . Service, 1550 N. 200 West, is hosting a Veterans Conference from 9 a.m.-- 4 p.m. today. A team from the Veterans Hospital will be here to give free flu shots and a free health care screening. Please bring a DD-21- 4 to show veterans sta- tus. In addition, correct information regarding enrollment in the VA Healthcare system will be presented in room 118. All military veterans are invited. For more information, call Nelson Raver at 342-266- en Vineyard The Youth Council will meet ; Thursday at 5:30 p.m. in the ' town hall, 240 E. Gammon Rd. Woodland Hills The City Council on Wednesday heard reports from each council member on plan- ning and zoning, water, roads and refuse, special projects and safety, and finance. ' . Provo School District THE LWIY HERALD North Freedom Bottted Bo 717. Provo, Utah M6O3-071- ? 1555 The district is sending three teachers in the next three years to represent Provo at the Utah Mentor Teacher Academy. Organized in 1986, the statewide academy is designed to train teachers and administrators in the latest teaching methods. P.O. Classified Afortiug 4 RfttilAdvmmit S ud SdMCription delivery wrvkt Newsroom For Depirtraeati wX listed ibove FAX 0 0 9 Idnniihrrtkititrtcom USPS Published (ISSN: daily Monday through Friday evening;' Saturday and Sunday morning Dy Pulitzer Community Newspapers, Inc.. 1555 North Freedom Boulevard, Provo, Utah 84604. Periodicals postage paid at Provo, Utah. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: The Daily Herald, P.O. Box 717. Provo, Utah 84603-071- Established August 1, 1873. 'bridge' to heart transplant The Associated Press Saturday is the last day for the Maple Mountain pumpkin patch and corn maze, 1220 E. Santaquin Lisa Brodie, chorus director . ; 423-1678-- sent out with resident's utility bills this month. Fill it out and send it in with your bill before Oct. 30. Prizes will be announced at the city council meeting Nov. 4. POLICE BEAT device serves as Life-savi- ng The Department of Transportation will open the Lindon exit at milepost 276 Saturday afternoon or evening. According to A.G. Whiley, project engineer, the exit has been moved 150 feel to the east to be aligned with the signal light at 16th north. Two months have gone into fixing the exit. Saturday crews will finish painting the road and putting up the light poles. The crews will meet their pro- jected completion date of Oct. ; The city is having a drawing for small prizes. A coupon was Pleasant Grove Lindon Salem Community Library Board members are looking ; for used books to have in the town library that will open this spring. Bring books to the city office, 30 W. 100 For information, call Ross Christensen at Mary Sivertsen at 423-192- 4. Payson The Lehi Arts Council will have the closing night of an original production, "Prey," at the show house located at 685 N. Center street. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. and tickets are $5 for adults and $4 for students. Tickets can be purchased at the door or at the Lehi Albertson's. "Prey" is bound to cause a few screams and heart palpitations. It is recommended for children. 31. bers are doing research and will Salem y Lehi Expect delays in Eagle Mountain for the next week. Orem The authors of the "Latter-daDaughters" will be at the Orem Public Library Nov. 9. Launi K. Anderson and Carol L. Williams will be at the library at 7 p.m. Their books are available at the children's desk. 4-- 6 trick-or-treatin- Eagle Mountain clearly familiar. require a jury in another community to deliberate on local community standards with which it would probably not be cnn-Fiu- O A Halloween carnival will p.m. Saturday at Lone Peak High School, 10189 N. 4800 West, for children under 10 years old. The carnival is sponsored by the school's Key Club and National Honors Society. It will feature a spook alley, storytelling and be held from The judge also addressed the issue of a change of venue proposed by Killpack. Davis asked how a change of venue could be granted when the trial calls for a jury to decide if the 15 videos expected to be placed in evidence meet the local community standard for pornography. A change of venue would Mooney had also been scheduled to represent Peterman at trial that had been scheduled to begin this week. During discussion Thursday on setting a new trial date, Spencer said his office doesn't try many First Amendment cases, and he said he wanted more time. But Davis said the trial is a misdemeanor trial that public defenders should be able to prepare for in about months. lf Highland topic for Nov. 24. "kid-friendl- Nov. 12 . new heart pump reduces the workload on Babel's heart, giving it time to recover. In the meantime, she will continue to receive drugs aimed at hopefully helping her heart to improve its function. "She is on a bridge to recovat the patient's waist or shoulder. That allows the ery, hoping that we can recovpatient to be mobile and do er her own heart through many things in and out of medical therapy with the assist" of the electrical heart their home. The young mother said she pump. If her own heart had no indication of any heart improves the electrical pump will be removed. defects during her pregnancy. He said Babel will be retest-eshe heart But began developing failure problems at home a few again toward the end of this from released after again to year and being days determine if we can (remove) Evanston Regional Hospital. the pump." "I was tired. I was coughing. Babel said she has "gotten I couldn't catch my breath," Babel recalled, describing much more used to the noise" generated by the pump. But "I symptoms of a medical condicaram very grateful that it is there known as tion because without it I would diomyopathy. A cardie surgical team, lead be dead," she said. Babel is now looking toward by cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr. James W. Long, implanted an the future. "I'm excited to be able to be assist electric device (known as an LVAD) on going home and to be able to March 20. spend time with him," said Karl E. Nelson, nurse coordBabel, who held Dylan Ray, a inator with the mechanical cirhealthy looking and happy said the baby, on her lap. team, culatory support d post-partu- d h ROLLOVER An anxious driver caused another to flip his car Thursday on northbound Interstate 15 about one mile south of the University Parkway exit in Orem. At about 5:45 p.m., the driver of a pickup truck swerved to the lane in order to speed around a car in front of him. The truck cut off a red far-rig- four-doo- r Volkswagen Fox GL and caused it to swerve, said Rodney Larsen, Lehi resident who was driving directly behind the Volkswagen. The driver of the Volkswagen overcorrected his steering and hit the guard rail, which caused the car to roll times, Larsen said. The car 3-- 4 was totaled but the driver, who was wearingja seat belt, escaped the accident with minor injuries. The truck and its driver who allegedly caused the accident hadn't been identified as of Thursday night. CAR HITS COW An unsuspecting driver hit a cow near Payson Thursday at about 7 p.m. The cow apparently wandered into the road and the driver didn't see it until it was too late. A dispatcher at the Utah County Sheriffs Office said the driver and passengers of the car had no injuries. The cow, however, died shortly after the accident. Utes petition to recall committee Committee is handling the tribe's affairs. FORT DUCHESNE A Pike said many members group of tribal members are feel the best way to be heard circulating petitions to have all is to recall the entire commitsix elected members of the Ute tee. 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