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C2 Local Journal and Courier, Thursday, July 26, 2001 Lack of Deaths James Miller 53 James L. Miller 53, of 6606 W. County Road 75 died at 8:08 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2001, in Home Hospital. Mr.

Miller had been the co-owner and president of Creative Con Judith K. Evans, 57 Judith K. Evans, 57, of 3072 Phipps Court, died at 10:15 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2001, in Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. Born Jan.

3, 1944, in Tipton, she Dorothy M. Fisher, SO FLORA Dorothy Mae Fisher, 90, of Brethren Healthcare Center, died at 8:40 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2001, in the healthcare center. She had been a patient there since Oct. 19, 1984.

Mrs. Fisher had been a cook at Flora and Carroll Consolidated schools. She also had been a part-time cook at the Rainbow Cafe in Flora and the camp cook at Camp Kokiwanee Girl Scout Camp and Camp Mack. Born Jan. 12, 1911, in Carroll County, she was a lifelong resident of the county and a 1929 graduate of Flora High School.

She married Raymond Lynn Fisher on Oct 5, 1946, in Flora He died Dec 31, 1971. Mrs. Fisher was a member of Living Faith Church of the Brethren and a charter member of Beta Alpha Chapter of Psi Iota Xi, both in Flora. Surviving are two sons, James Lynn Fisher (wife: Mary) of Flora and Joseph R. Fisher (wife: Jean-nie) of Indianapolis; a stepson, Lyle Fisher of California; and a stepdaughter, Lola Bordner of Cutler.

Clyde William Cornell, 68 STOCKWELL Clyde William "Bud" Cornell, 68, of Granite City, 111., formerly of Stockwell, died Friday, Jan. 12, 2001, from heart-related ailments. He was born March 31, 1932, near Stockwell, and was a retired laborer. Surviving are a son, Bill Cornell Luttrel of Lafayette; two daughters, Lori Ann and Carla Joe; his mother, Dorothy Crider of Lafayette; a brother, David Cornell (wife: Ruth) of Stockwell; and three sisters, Janice Walker and Gerri Martin (husband: Bob), both of Lafayette, and Mary Bradley (husband: Ed) of Lebanon. Services will be at a later date.

The case is wrapped up in hearing dates and filing deadlines. At Stacy's initial hearing on Dec. 9, 1998, the trial court scheduled the case for May 7, 1999. On March 23, 1999, Stacy filed a motion to suppress. The court met with the attorneys April 13, and a set a hearing for the motion for July 14.

The trial was rescheduled for July 19. At the end of the July 14 hearing, the court allowed the state and Stacy to file written arguments on the motion. The trial court date wasn't changed. More than three months later, on Sept. 29, 1999, the state filed a document objecting to the motion to suppress, but Stacy never filed a response.

The court didn't offer a ruling on the motion. After waiting 225 days after the July 19 trial date, the state asked for the Supreme Court to take the case away from the trial court. On June 7, 2000, 99 days later, the case was withdrawn from the original trial judge. The Supreme Court appointed a special judge to handle the case. That judge, Daniel Pflum, quickly scheduled a settlement conference for June 21.

On July 18, he overruled Stacy's motion to suppress. Three days later he scheduled the trial for Nov. 15. On Sept. 7, 2000, Stacy filed his motion to have the case discharged because more than one year had passed since he was charged with a crime.

The judge agreed. Rating agency official to tour Tippecanoe Tippecanoe County commissioners hope a visit from Moody's Investor Service of New York City will improve the county's bond rating before jail expansion construction starts. A representative from Moody's on Friday will tour SIA, Caterpillar, a residential area and a commercial area. Commissioners hope the county's bond rating will improve from AA- to AA, which they say could save about $500,000 on jail construction financing over the next 20 years. GLASS works to develop disabilities list Greater Lafayette Area Special Services is conducting its annual search for all Tippecanoe County residents with disabilities.

The purpose of this search is to ensure that residents with disabilities receive special education and other related services provided under state and federal law. Anyone aware of residents with disabilities who are age 21 or younger, or for further information, contact the Greater Lafayette Area Special Services office at 771-6008. Staff Reports naa uvea in Lafayette most of her life coming from Kokomo. She was a 1962 graduate of Jefferson High School. She married William "Bill" Evans on Jan.

16, Evans 1965, in Lafayette, and he survives. Mrs. Evans was a homemaker. She attended First Assembly of God Church. Surviving with her husband are a son, William Evans II (wife: Robin), two daughters, Kelly Schef-fee and Anna Porter (husband: Darin), all of Lafayette; two brothers, Kenneth Waisner (wife: Betty) of Kokomo and Clarence Waisner (wife: Beverly), of Lafayette; and a sister, Joyce Turner of Kokomo.

Robert V. Morgan, 85 KENTLAND Robert V. Mor gan, 85, of Kentland, died Tuesday, July 24, 2001, in Iroquois Memorial Hospital, Watseka, 111. Mr. Morgan worked for Newton County Rural Electric Membership Cooperative for 21 years, retiring in 1986 as manager.

He farmed before that and also owned and operated Morgan's Grocery. Bom Dec. 15, 1915, in Sheldon, 111., he lived in Kentland most of his life and was a 1933 graduate of A. J. Kent High School in Kentland.

He attended Purdue University and graduated from Galliger Business College. He married Kathryn Kindig on April 11, 1944, and she survives. Mr. Morgan was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church of Kentland, American Legion Post 23 of Kentland, Newton County Masonic Lodge and Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis. He served 48 years as director and 28 years as secretary of Newton County Farmer's Mutual Insurance Association.

He was an Army veteran of World War II, serving in Anchorage, Alaska, Signal Corp. He enjoyed playing basketball in his early years. Surviving are a son, Dennis Morgan (wife: Debra), a daughter, Gloria Lohr (husband: Tim), and a sister, Frances Stonecipher (husband: Harold) all of Kentland. Juanita G. Russell, 84 Juanita G.

Russell, 84, formerly of Lafayette, died Tuesday, July 24, 2001, in Royal Oaks Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Terre Haute. Mrs. Russell had worked for the Works Progress Administration and trustee's office, was a bookkeeper for Russell Sales and Service and had been an admin-' istrative assistant in the division of teaching at Indiana State University School of Education. Born Nov. 3, 1916, in Fontanet, she graduated from Gerstmeyer Technical High School and had post graduate secretary training.

She married Fred Russell Jr. They were married 59 years, and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Russell was a member of Maplewood Christian Church and a former member of the church choir. She also was co-president of Otter Creek Farm Bureau.

Surviving are a son, John Russell (wife: Desi) of Wilmette, 111., and two daughters, Eleanor Meurer and Sally Russell, both of Terre Haute. West Lafayette, a daughter. Scott and Andi Hinds, Wayne-town, a daughter. Krys and Amy Keith, Lafayette, a daughter. Michael and Tonya Rudolph, Fowler, a son.

Terry and Julie Spiker, Oxford, a daughter. Lucas Clark and Samantha Vann, a daughter. Brian A. and Bethany L. Williamson, Lafayette, a son.

Gretchen Bloomer, Infant Gretchen Grace Bloomer, infant daughter of Matthew and Josce-lyn Clarkson Bloomer of 2027 Crestview Court, was dead at birth at 10:54 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2001, in Dearborn County Hospital in Lawrenceburg. Her parents are the only immediate survivors. Death Elsewhere Otto Wittmann, curator Otto Wittmann, eminence grise of the art world who in 30 years virtually created the Toledo Art Museum from nothing and then came to Los Angeles to guide the Getty Museum in spending its inherited millions, has died. He was 89.

Wittmann, also a former trustee of the Los Angeles County and Santa Barbara, museums of art, died July 14 in Santa Barbara. Considered a leader of the art acquisition business, Writtman was hired as a Getty consultant in 1978, just as the museum was coming into the billion-dollar trust left by its founder, oil baron J. Paul Getty. Wittman was elected a trustee in 1979 and was named acting chief curator in 1980, in effect running the museum. The Getty fortune was both welcomed and feared by the international art market, prompting thoughts that astronomical prices for scarce pre-20th century artworks might benefit sellers but put many museums out of competitive bidding.

But the prudent Wittmann rescued both the Getty, which was dazzled but also frightened by its new gold-filled coffers, and the international art world. He established, and until 1989 chaired, the museum's powerful acquisition committee. NOTICES MORGAN, Robert V. Visitation 4-8 p.m. today, July 26, 2001, at McMullan-Stitz Funeral Home, Kentland.

Funeral service at 9:30 a.m. Friday, July 27, 2001, at Trinity United Methodist Church, Kent-land, the Rev. Joseph Smith officiating. Interment Fairlawn Cemetery. A daughter-in-law, Joyce Morgan of Peoria, 8 grandchildren, Stacy, Kendra and Jill Morgan, Jenni and Adam Hanna, Brett Morgan and Jason and Allison Lohr survive.

A son, Dr. C. Duane Morgan, and a sister, Louise Starks, preceded in death. Memorials to Trinity United Methodist Church of Kentland or donor's choice. r- ti People who know People you can rely BENJAMIN L.

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The right to a speedy trial is guaranteed by the United States and Indiana constitutions. "No person shall be held to answer a criminal charge for more than one year from the date the criminal charge is filed, or from the date of his arrest, whichever is later," Judge Carr Darden wrote in the opinion, quoting from Criminal Rule 4. Delays attributed to the defendant don't count against the time. Clogged court calendars or emergencies that would delay the trial must be included in the case to ease the one-year deadline. The appeals court ruled that the clock started ticking when a July 19, 1999, trial date was ignored by the court.

"The state did not bring Stacy to trial within one year," Darden wrote in the opinion. Local Briefs Manhole work keeps intersection closed The intersection of Tippecanoe and Sixth streets on the north side of Lafayette will remain closed again today so workers can finish installing a manhole. The road work was expected to be completed by Wednesday, but Lafayette Street Department officials say the project will take another day to complete. It's expected to reopen later this afternoon. Board approves small warehouse for couple A West Point couple plans to open a small warehouse and storage business on its property.

The Area Board of Zoning Appeals of Tippecanoe County on Wednesday approved a special exception that will allow Derek and Kathy Byers to operate the mini-warehouse on property zoned for agriculture. The Byers hope to complete construction of the warehouse, at 6915 Jefferson before this winter, said Coralene Byers, who spoke on their behalf. The business, which will house 20 to 30 storage spaces, will operate 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week.

Continued from Page C1 amphetamine-like properties. Liquid or GHB, has the scientific name gamma hydroxybu-tyrate. It is a central nervous system depressant frequently used as a recreational intoxicant similar to alcohol. It also has gained a reputation as a date rape drug because of its occasional use on unsuspecting victims of sexual assault. Both drugs can cause serious health problems or death if misused.

According to testimony, Wan sold six hits of Ecstasy and three hits of Liquid to the informant for $210, which Wan said he had paid to acquire the drug. Wan testified in his own defense, saying he agreed to acquire the drugs for the woman only because she had hounded him for four months to get drugs for him. Jurors were instructed before their deliberations that entrapment is a legal defense against the drug dealing charges. According to the jury instruction, entrapment occurs when a law enforcement officer or an agent for the police uses "persuasion or other means likely to cause a person to engage in the conduct and the person was not predisposed to commit the offense." Indiana law gives prosecutors the burden to disprove an entrapment defense and that left jurors to weigh the credibility of Wan, an admitted drug user, against that of the police informant, who had two Class A felony cocaine dealing charges dropped in exchange for her guilty plea to a Class felony. The informant testified that she and Wan frequently discussed drugs when they met in a business setting a half-dozen times between August and December 1999.

But she said she only once cept Housing tor the past 14 years. Born Aug. 22, 1947, in Lafayette, he lived here most of his life. He graduated from Mon-ticello High School in 1965 and attended Purdue University. His wife, D.

Marjean Light, died Nov. 25, 2000. Mr. Miller was an avid golfer. Surviving are a daughter, Kelly Scott of Lafayette; two sons, James L.

Miller III of Boise, Idaho, and Jeffery D. Miller of Des Moines, two stepdaughters, Julie Light and Jan Robertson, both of Lafayette; his stepmother, Mary Ann Miller of Lafayette; two sisters, Julia A. Miller-Moore and Carrie L. Palmer, both of Lafayette; a stepbrother, Charles Michael Lamb of Buda, Texas. Peggy J.

Beard, 44 FRANKFORT Peggy Jo Beard, 44, of 4413 E. County Road 800 died at her home at 1:32 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2001. Mrs. Beard was a certified public accountant and corporate financial officer.

Born Sept. 6, 1956, in Springfield, 111., she graduated from Ni-antic-Harrisontown High School in Niantic, 111., in 1974 and Illinois State University in 1981. She married Clark A. Beard on Sept. 22, 1984, and he survives.

Mrs. Beard was a member of St. Matthew United Methodist Church, where she served as a Sunday school teacher and on various committees. She was a member of Zonta, Clinton County Learning Network board and was active in Clinton Central High School Band Boosters. Surviving with her husband are two daughters, Sabrinae Jo Beard of West Lafayette and Kimberly Ellen Beard, at home; her mother Marylaverne Royce Bramel of Albuquerque, N.M.; three sisters, Dr.

Paula J. Bramel of Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Africa, Susan Giles (husband: Stan) of Oswego, 111., and Ms. Sheri Bradshaw of Carthage, and a brother, Dr. Brian K. Bramel (wife: Cathy) of Tracey's Landing, Md.

Richard E. Daley, 43 Richard E. Daley, 43, of Terre Haute, died Tuesday, July 24, 2001, in Home Hospital. Mr. Daley was an electrician for Alcoa.

He was born Dec. 8, 1957, in Crawfordsville. Mr. Daley was a member of Shawnee Masonic Lodge 129 and a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Surviving are his wife, Regina Bland Daley; three sons, Grant Daley, Mathew Daley and Joshua Daley; his parents, John and Nancy Daley; five sisters, Susan Daley, Joanie York (husband: John) Car-la Lewis (husband: Bryan), Marianne Murphy (husband: Scott) and Nancy Nunan (husband: Andrew); and brothers, Mike Daley (wife: Beth) and Robbie Daley.

John R. Laugheed, 49 John R. Laugheed, 49, of 3423 S. River Road, WL, died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2001, in St.

Elizabeth Medical Center. No further information was available. RECORD Births Home Hospital, July 23 Shannon Osborne, Monticello, a daughter. July 24 Tim and Holly Donahue, West Lafayette, a daughter. Jeremy and Tina Gentry, Crawfordsville, a daughter.

Todd and Shannon Girard, Mon ticello, a daughter. Crystal J. Hall, Delphi, a son. Kyuho Park and Hyewa Han, Continued from Page C1 for allowing the gas line to be installed in violation of building codes, for allowing it to be uncapped and for failing to point out its existence to the Brogans. Attorneys for Stephanie's estate hope to recover $1.3 million in income they claim she would have earned during her lifetime, plus $110,000 in medical expenses and other damages.

A doctor who treated Stephanie at Wishard testified Wednesday Miller FUNERAL BEARD, Peggy J. Calling 4-8 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2001 at Genda Funeral Home, Frankfort. Calling at St. Matthew United Methodist Church, Frankfort, 1 hour prior to the service at 10:30 a.m., Pastors Lore Gibson and John Wortinger officiating.

Interment Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery, Michigantown. Memorials to Clinton County 4-H Council Building Improvement Fund or Clinton County Cancer Association. BLOOMER, Gretchen G. Graveside service 10 a.m. Saturday, July 28.

2001 at Rest Haven Memorial Park, the Rev. Catherine Moran officiating. Surviving are her grandparents, Terry and Gloria Bloomer of Rising Sun and Howard and Janet Clarkson of Lafayette. Soller-Baker funeral directors in charge. DALEY, Richard E.

Visitation 4-8 p.m. Friday at Thomas Funeral Home, Terre Haute. Service there at 1 1 a.m. Saturday, Pastor Mike Uhl officiating, interment Highland Lawn Cemetery. Several nieces and nephews survive.

A brother, John Michael Daley, preceded in death. EVANS, Judith K. Visitation 5-8 p.m. today. July 26, 2001, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Funeral Home, 400Twyckenham Blvd.

Service 1 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2001, in Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel, Pastor Greg Hackett officiating. Interment Rest Haven Memorial Park. Six grandchildren. Crystal, Stacey and Kathryn Evans and Kristen, Brittany and Brooke Scheffee survive.

Two grandchildren preceded in death. Memorials to Indiana University Hospital Transplant Department, 550 N. University Room UH 4258, In-dianapotis, IN 46202. FISHER, Dorothy M. Calling 4-8 p.m.

today at Baker Funeral Home, Flora, with sorority services this evening. Service there at 10 a.m. Friday, Pastor Alvin H. Grumbling officiating. Interment Burlington Cemetery.

Surviving are daughters-in-law, Marilyn Shaffer of Warsaw and Mary Fisher of Flora; 4 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, several step-grandchildren and stepgreat-grand-children. Preceded in death by a son, William Shaffer, a stepdaughter, Lois Brown, and a stepson, Dale Fisher. Memorials: Living Faith Church of the Brethren. MILLER, James Jr. Visitation 5-8 p.m.

Friday, July 27, 2001, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Funeral Home, 400Twyckenham Blvd. Service in Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel 1 1 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 2001 the Rev. Jerry Miller officiating. Interment West Point Cemetery.

Six grandchildren survive. Two sisters preceded in death. Memorials to St. Ann's Soup Kitchen, 612 Wabash Lafayette, IN 47905. JAMES "Magua" SLAUTER JR.

FUNERAL HOME ATTICA, 764-4418 asked him to acquire drugs for her and denied hounding him. Officers with the Tippecanoe County Drug Task Force who worked with the informant testified that informants are instructed not to entice or persuade their targets but merely to offer a person the opportunity to sell drugs. Lafayette attorney Tom O'Brien, who represented Wan with his law partner Brian Dekker, said the entrapment defense isn't used frequently because it requires a defendant to give up his right against self-incrimination and take the witness stand. "What's difficult is you have to admit you committed a crime," O'Brien said. The entrapment defense was not used against the charge of possession of Liquid because Wan had not pre-arranged to sell that drug to the informant.

During his closing argument, O'Brien noted that police never attempted to arrange another drug purchase from Wan probably because the informant knew he'd never do it again. "She realized she was lucky to get that," O'Brien said. "She wasn't going to get him again. He wasn't predisposed to commit the crime." Detective Andrew Wrarren, a drug task force member who worked on the case, said after the trial that investigators never attempted a second purchase because several weeks passed before they were certain of Wan's identity. Wan was charged and arrested in May 2000, a week before he was to have graduated from Purdue, and five months after the drug transaction.

He was not allowed to obtain his degree. "Now, hopefully, he'll be able to do what's necessary so he can secure his degree from there," O'Brien said. that Stephanie had suffered severe burns to her face, chest, arms and hands. The doctor said it appeared likely from the day Stephanie arrived at the hospital that she would die from her injuries. Had she survived, her fingers would have required amputation, her face would have to have been restructured and she would not have been able to work again.

Family members decided to remove her from life support, and she died July 23, 1998..