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Show Page A8 - tEfre Etmgg-3Jnhcpertbc- nt -- Thursday, February 10, 2005 Florida couple waive extradition on child abuse charges by Lisa Church contributing writer A couple accused of tortur- ing and starving five children waived extradition Monday and will be returned to Florida to face felony charges of aggravated child abuse in a case Hospice sets handcuffed and shackled local training Hospice training will take place March 5 at the Episcopal Church on Kane Creek 4-- Blvd. On Friday, March 4, the training will be between 4 and 7 p.m. On Saturday, March 5 the sessions run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with lunch provided by Sunshine Deli. The public is invited to this days training to learn how to deal with the loss of a loved one. Hospice is here for the community. Anyone who would like to be involved or learn more for their own family is invited to call Pat Wucherer at 259-478- Florida authorities likened to a Nazi death camp. Wed just as soon go ahead and get back to get this over with, abuse suspect John Dollar, 58, told 7th District Judge Lyle Anderson during a brief Monday morning hearing in Monticello. The couple, who were when they appeared in court on Monday, spoke softly and frequently looked down, as they answered Andersons questions then signed paperwork waiving extradition. Florida authorities will take the couple into custody and bring them back to Florida within six or seven days, said Florida assistant state attorney Rich Buxman. Florida authorities also notified the Utah court on Monday that the couples $100,000 bail was revoked after the Dollars failed to attend a January 31 hearing on the child abuse charges and fled the state. Aggravated child abuse, a e felony in Florida, first-degre- 3. Please join us at Arches Book Co. on February 11 from 4-- 6 p.m. for a BOOK SIGNING Otis Jay Wright will be signing copies of his book, Ernie," a compelling novel surrounding the life of Moab resident Ernie Lisonbee. February 4-- 6 11th p.m. Copies of the book are available for purchase at Arches Book Co. and Back of Beyond Books. Copies will also be available for purchase at Arches Book Co. during he signing. yBN. Mabi 259-07- 82 carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison, said Buxman. Theyre not charged with your usual run-of-the-m- ill child abuse, Buxman said of the Dollars. This is a severe case. The five children, who range in age from 12 to 16, told investigators that they were beaten, had toenails pulled out with pliers, and were subjected to electric shock. At least three of the children were so severely malnourished that their growth may be permanently stunted, said Citrus County Sheriffs Department spokeswoman Gail Tierney. One of the couples twin boys weighed 38 and the other weighed 36 pounds, Tierney said. A boy weighed 59 pounds. The abuse was discovered Jan. 21 when the was taken to a hospital with what medical personnel deemed suspicious injuries to his head and neck. It was very disturbing to look at photographs. They were just skin and bones, Tierney said in a phone interview Monday. They looked like pictures youve seen of Auschwitz. I cannot recollect a more brutal case of child abuse than this one. Tourism reports look promising for the year Marian DeLay, the Executive Director of the Moab Area Travel Council has just returned from the Go West Trade Summit held in Phoe- nix, Ariz. The summit is designed for tour operators and buyers to meet with business suppliers. This is where buyers let the suppliers know what the new trends are and what they are looking for, and offers an opportunity for international The children also told Tierney said. The children said they were punished because they stole food, told lies, and messed things up, investigators said. Two other children, ages 14 and 17 were considered the couples favorites es that they were bound with chains or plastic ties, were tortured by having their feet squeezed in a vice, and were forced to sleep in a closet in the couples Beverly Hill, FL master bedroom so the Dollars could keep watch over them. A wind chime was attached to the closet door to alert their parents of any attempt to leave the confined space. Physical examinations custody in Florida. The Dollars were able to hide the alleged abuse by homeschooling their children and isolating them from others, Tierney said. Florida Blood drive next week authorities service, report preparation, cash management and vendor eight miles south of Blanding after deputies recognized the couples gold Lexus sport files. Strong written, computer and interpersonal skills (MS g capaOffice) and bilities. Must be organized and detail oriented. Requires high school diploma with 3-- 5 yrs exp with computerized accounting systems. Please multi-taskin- utility vehicle, San Juan County Sheriff Mike Lacy said Monday. The San Juan County Sheriff was notified Friday that the couple was in southeastern Utah after investigators tracked a call from their your resume to hrintrepidpotash.com or fax your resume to attn: HR. 2, 25 1 SALE Memory Lane Thrift S ASSOCIATION Shoppe 350 N. 500 West having a meeting at Spanish Valley Vineyards Will be & Winery SW corner Stocks & Zimmerman O Sunday, Feb. IS (nt2H3 3r tf)33D(S3eHro at 12:00 2 Anyone growing grapes or interested in learning more about the local grape and wine industry is invited to attend. ONE DAY ONLY ? o FEBRUARY 12 10 A.M. TO 5 P.M. for details. 4 is seekIntrepid Potash-Mo- ab locafor AP our clerk an ing tion 20 miles SW of Moab. The position will be responsible for all AP functions for our mining manufacturing operations including invoicing, customer authorities arrested the Dollars the next evening about CANY0NLANDS 2E9-?12- Accounts Payable Clerk launched a nationwide manhunt for the couple on February 4. San Juan County The senior class at Grand County High School is sponsoring a blood drive on Wednesday February 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m in the high school gym. All donated blood will go to St. Marys Hospital in Grand Junction. All people 18 years old or older are encouraged to donate. Students aged 17 may donate with parental permission. All donors will receive a free and red armband. Please come out and donate. A photo ID is required. Please call vajo Mountain. and escaped the abuse, Tierney said. All are in state backed up their claims, GRAPE-GROWER- cellular telephone to a repeater tower located on Na- representatives to paint a picture of what tourism to the US might look like this coming year. DeLay met with over 40 different buyers over the Sweetheart Special 2 for dinners on 1 - Feb. 14 Valentine's Day 2 Steak Dinners Chicken-Frie- d $14.99 includes soup or salad, dinner roll, beverage, ice cream dessert tf? V r T'TV 5 ' fv' 189 S. Main Moab semicourse of the three-da- y nar. She attended seminars that forecast a very promising year 2005 for business. Most international companies projected substantial increases in their client travel to the US, and some are adding new packages because of the increased interest. DeLay had an opportunity to meet with companies that are just beginning to sell Moab, the surrounding parks and neighboring communities. It was a very profitable summit and will be even more profitable if we as a community follow up with these businesses that are hungry for our information, said DeLay. DeLay encourages local businesses to contact her office if they would like a full list of the contacts she made while at the summit. 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