Times-Union Court News 01-02-2001
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Terry M. Kuhn, 53, and Renate W. Kuhn, 60, both of West CR 100S, Warsaw.
• Jack William Simison, 29, East CR 300N, Warsaw, and Aurora Beltran, 23, Mark Lane, Warsaw.
• David W. Taylor, 38, and Kimberly A. Oberg, 36, both of South Valentine Road, Claypool.
• Larry Paul Linaweaver, 34 East Evergreen Drive, Warsaw, and Tammie Sue Smith, 32, Willow Lane, Warsaw.
• Brent Alan Wood, 28, and Elizabeth Ann Hardy, 20, both of East CR 900S, Claypool.
• Jeff W. Johnson, 46, and Sandra L. Miller, 33, both of South Rosewood, Warsaw.
• Steven S. Wright, 32, and Jacqueline K. Ousley, 36, both of U.S. 30E, Pierceton.
• L.C. Drabenstott, 66, East Wyland Creek Drive, Warsaw, and Evelyn Simpson, 61, North Stoneburner Road, Warsaw.
• Noel David Howett, 23, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Angela Kay Mikel, 27, East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Timothy L. Klotz, 43, North CR 900W, Nappanee, and Junell Stutzman, 36, Ind. 19N, Etna Green.
• Kevin J. Mosher, 40, EMS R3E Lane, Pierceton, and Rhonda L. Drummond, 38, Main Street, Larwill.
• Jeffrey L. Wilcoxson, 40, Third Street, Winona Lake, and Kelly J. Harstine, 35, East Clark Street, Warsaw.
• Vincent G. Henderson, 37, and Junko Yoshida, 30, both of West CR 900S, Claypool.
• Lenny W. Burns, 37, and Patricia L. Walker, 48, both of East Asbury Lane, North Webster.
• Ronie L. Cornell, 34, North Sixth Street, Pierceton, and Victoria Diann Cripe, 24, East CR 1000S, Claypool.
• Lyle D. Faulkner II, 35, and Dawn E. Bright, 31, both of North CR 900W, Nappanee.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Rockhill Pinnick, LLP, vs. Linda Dustin. Plaintiff awarded $384.32.
• Quine Enterprises Inc. vs. Mike Scott, doing business as Hoosier Body. Plaintiff awarded $351.05.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Angela Rigby, $554.84, and Heidi Hamman, $569.68.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kimberly Grubb, $1,464.74; Rickie and Susan E. Jayne, $416.65; Earl L. Kiser, $2,344.33; Steve Schrock, $437.25; Keith Patches, $349.30; Fred L. Holst, $584.33; and Kenneth Fifer, $378.48.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jenetta H. and James H. Fairchild, $633.17; Joanna M. Surface, $267.70; Shana Foust, $626.05; Rebecca S. and Noel Johnson, $383.54; Mark Daman Bamburg and Michelle Bamburg, $121.93; Lorraine E. Hubert, $144.78; Dolores Shively, $508.72;Kenneth R. Hall, $249.14; Christina J. Hyden, $118.44; Stacy L. Klosowski, $427.97; Tracy and Ron Landis, $207.68; Wendi M. Sapp, $306.69; and Thomas and Stella S. Meade, $245.13.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Debra Balentine, $2,279.55; Jeremy England, $635.01; and Debbie Gibson, $499.22.
• Joanne Kolbe vs. Summer L. Scott. Plaintiff awarded $81.55.
• Jerr-Co Inc. vs. Richard Roe. Plaintiff awarded $352.28.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Delbert D. Surfus, $313.37; Roger L. Francis, $385.40; Jesse J. Maze, $1,199.62; Nona A. Hughes, $269.88; Debra F. Starr, $321.73; Loretta J. Richardson, $578.27; and Lisa L. Clemons, $344.04.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Toby Bostic, $2,742.68; Donna J. Cassel, $2,275.65; George H. and Jennifer Ebey, $740.25; Scott M. Davidson, $1,143.85; Virginia and Andres S. Garza, $812; James Dunn, $522.24; Randy L. Troup, $276.80; Jesse A. Rangel, $456.99; Kathy King, $396.43; and Shelly Dilley Whitaker, $1,067.03.
• Dee English vs. Roger Snyder. Plaintiff awarded $1,244.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dan Harmon, $240; James F. and Wilma Martin, $164.52; Noble and Bobbie Pulsipher, $234; and Larry and Jeanette Wood, $283.
• North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David Light, $52.25; Jennifer R. Linn, $402.24; Dale A. Rogers, $879.53; Keitha D. Stevens, $362.80; Robert Thompson, $44.24; Tracie Walker, $28.80; Joshua V. and Elizabeth Wulitich, $123.24; Refuzio M. Ramirez, $305.82; Randy Swope, $464.73; Alexis Short, $377.56; and Michael J. Hively, $190.90.
• Arthur ad Martha Siegfried vs. Michelle J. Lindzy. Plaintiffs awarded $2,100.
• Gipper Development Co., LLC, vs. Ernest and Rebecca Farmer. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Bryon J. Berry vs. William Joseph Davis. Plaintiff awarded $227.41.
• Norman and Madge Harman vs. Kim Littlejohn and Scott Back. Plaintiffs awarded $889.83.
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Angela and Michael Seymour, $345; Daniel and Sara Richards, $570; Nien Au, $205; and Michael Harmon, $473.
• Lloyd and Shirley Hall vs. Rita Roberts. Plaintiffs awarded $1,441.10.
• Dana Federal Credit Union awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Roger Coleman, $1,500, and Daniel Kessler, $1,800.41.
• Radiology Inc. vs. Ellowene Myers. Plaintiff awarded $65.
• FSF Inc. vs. Barry A. and Lisa K. Coy. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Arnold Rowe, $300.85, and Connie Rowe, $194.76.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Joseph E. Schaaf, Winona Lake.
Fined $24.50 in November, sentenced to 120 days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Terry Rowland, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Kirk Stidams, Milford.
Fined $50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Kim Jacquay, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in October, sentenced to 10 days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Michael Trueblood, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Bruce Derush, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Lamont Barr, Winona Lake.
Fined $24.50 in June and license suspended 90 days was Barney Haney, Akron.
Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Olivia Heimann, North Webster, and Hector Delafuente, Milford.
Fined $49.50 in May, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Michael Everest, Pierceton.
Fined 50 in January 2000, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was John Oliver, Etna Green.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in November and license suspended 90 days was Andres Garza, Milford.
Fined $75 in October and license suspended 90 days was Billy Patrick Jr., Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in July was Javier Maldonado, Warsaw.
Fined $49.50 in May was Eduardo Ortiz, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in November and license suspended 60 days was Brian L. Mosier, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in November against Joseph E. Schaaf, Winona Lake.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in November were David A. Beall, Warsaw, and Virgil Thorne, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in September was Pamela J. Tucker, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Judgment (court costs only) in November against Virgil Thorne, Syracuse.
Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) in August against Paula Fruitt, Tippecanoe.
Fined $50 in July and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Chico Rogelio, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June and sentenced to five days in jail was Kyiesha Morrow, Leesburg.
Permitting Livestock To Run - Judgment (court costs only) in July against Daryl Overmeyer, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $200 in June was Kevin Hartman, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in April was Larry Worley, Warsaw.
Check Deception - Judgment (court costs only) in March against Rebecca DeVore, Claypool.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in March was Bryon Gordon, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in December were Luis A. Quiroz, 45, Silver Lake; Rachael L. Gabbard, 17, Pierceton; Donna K. Daniel, 55, Leesburg; Carol L. Lowe, 52, Winona Lake; Lynette F. Dick, 42, Winona Lake; Jerry L. Aikins, 46, Warsaw; Kelly E. Allen, 17, Akron; William G. Ashley, 38, South Whitley; Warren R. Campbell, 68, Winona Lake; Glenn A. Heaton, 21, Winona Lake;
Also, Joshua C. Foster, 20, Warsaw; Andrew P. Guyer, 16, Syracuse; Judy K. Haywood, 26, Warsaw; and Jorge Flores, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in November were Jeffrey Baker, 16, Pierceton; Erica J. Durand, 22, Winona Lake; Yavonda K. Myers, 29, Warsaw; Charles D. Walters, 32, Pierceton; Sara Aramburg, 31, Milford; Todd C. Firestone, 30, Milford; Jacob G. Neer, 18, Akron; Michael P. Robinson, 21, Syracuse; and Nathan A. Blocher, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October was William E. Grubbs, 33, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in December were Angela W. Kleopfer, 34, Milford; Timothy M. Williams, 46, Warsaw; Jarome W. Bradford, 17, Milford; Dorothy L. Schang, 43, Leesburg; Sally K. Heisler, 52, Etna Green; Christopher J. Nycz, 16, Warsaw; Ragun D. Barboza, 19, Warsaw; Gabriel G. Almaguer, 20, Warsaw; and Christopher D. Clark, 19, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in November were Meliton Juarez, 41, Warsaw; David S. Findley, 19, Warsaw; Robin M. Werstler, 17, Leesburg; Roberto Vazquez-Estrada, 36, Warsaw; James K. Muguku, 23, Winona Lake; Margarita Adame-Pena, 28, Warsaw; Daniel S. Benyousky, 19, Warsaw; Erik Jimenez, 22, Warsaw; Tom A. Burley, 39, Warsaw; Jason d. Kerlin, 28, Silver Lake; Daniel A. Wray, 38, Warsaw; Robert C. Ruggier, 48, Warsaw; David J. Wildman, 17, Winona Lake; Andrew J. Cook, 17, Claypool; and Kaley L. Correll, 17, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in October were James L. Anderson, 23, Warsaw; Susan K. Edwards, 23, Syracuse; and Shannon E. Goble, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December were Randall L. Neff, 28, Mentone; James J. Griffith, 28, Syracuse; and Seth C. Bowers, 17, Bourbon.
Fined $7 in November were Audra A. Bowler, 22, Milford; Ronald N. Strieby, 28, Syracuse; Shane A. Jefferson, 19, Pierceton; Robert L. Yzaguirre, 38, Cromwell; Joel A. Schuh, 20, Warsaw; and Elizabeth J. Tuttle, 58, Syracuse.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in December was Dorothy O'Brien, 29, Mentone, and Mark D. Vanspeybrock, Rochester.
Improper Display Of License Plate - Fined $7 in December was Daniel L. Hill, 24, Silver Lake.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in December were Esther M. Henderson, 39, Syracuse; Timothy W. Hicks, 41, Mentone; and Mark R. Hastings, 34, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in November were Jacob R. Kizer, 32, Pierceton; Lucas M.Neer, 19, Pierceton; and Steven M. Eppert, 43, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in October was Jose M. Sisneros, 25, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December were Feliciano Gonzales, 32, Warsaw; James D. Sexton, 31, Pierceton; and Ryan W. Cheesman, 18, Milford.
Fined $7 in November was Keith L. Enyeart, 37, North Webster.
Fined $7 in October was Rachel M. Gearhart, 26, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in December were Dustin A. France, 16, Warsaw, and Ryan E. Reahard, 25, North Manchester.
Fined $7 in November were Jacen C. Hendricks, 20, Syracuse, and Faith H. Johnson, 45, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in December were Pamela V. Staples, 40, North Webster, and James B. Rummel, 36, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in November were Adam D. Shepherd, 19, Winona Lake; Benjamin M. Kuhn, 26, Syracuse; Keith W. Harris, 42, Claypool; Zackary M. Stookey, 24, North Webster; and Steve W. Nine, 44, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in December was Calvin E. Klumpp, 29, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in each of two counts in November was Jose M. Sisneros, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October were Jaime M. Lopez, 21, Warsaw, and Russell E. Johnson, 42, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in December was Cande Tlahuetl, 22, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Flashing Red Signal - Fined $7 in December was Russell E. Carson, 21, Warsaw.
No Federal Inspection - Fined $17 in December was Marty J. Deeter, 41, Pierceton.
Failure To Stop For A Train Signal - Fined $7 in December was Todd W. Barber, 17, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in November was Byran D. White 18, North Webster.
Violation Of Window Tint - Fined $7 in October was Jose M. Sisneros, 25, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in October were Shannon E. Goble, 22, Warsaw, and Sherri L. Messer, 28, Syracuse.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in October was Noemi Rocha, 47, Milford.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December were Alan L. McFarren, 45, Winona Lake, Kyle W. Allen, 36, Warsaw; Benjamin E. Bingham, 18, Winona Lake; Tracey L. Thompson, 34, Warsaw; Janet S. Beatty, 54, Warsaw; Joseph A. Warren, 25, Warsaw; Brandon L. Ault, 17, Claypool; Andrew D. Jervis, 31, Winona Lake; Angela M. Music, 28, Warsaw;
Also, Richard K. Burkett, 62, Warsaw; Teresa L. Pratt, 42, Warsaw; Frank A. DiRico, 40, Warsaw; Tracy A. Furnivall, 33, Warsaw; Eloy Velazquez, 19, Warsaw; Angel M. Smith, 25, Warsaw; Christopher J. Smith, 29, Syracuse; Nathan A. Leasure, 21, Winona Lake; Van D. Slater, 46, Warsaw; Rachael L. Adams, 35, Silver Lake;
Also, Jean M. Wells, 41, Syracuse; Melissa J. Baker, 28, Warsaw; and Tamara R. Blevins, 24, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in November were Herby Origel, 20, Warsaw; Kenneth J. Platt, 39, Warsaw; Santiago S. Pina, 25, Warsaw; Theresa K. Leland, 33, Winona Lake; Joshua S. Foreman, 23, Winona lake; Ronnie C. Guy, 23, Leesburg; Jessica Galindo, 23, Warsaw; Travis J. Tanner, 23, Warsaw; Charles R. Doss, 20, Milford; Arthur L. Tillberry, 27, Warsaw;
Also, Heather L. Gunnell, 45, North Webster; Reba F. Bryant, 55, Pierceton; Cynthia B. Burton, 43, Winona Lake; Brandon J. Hoffman, 20, Warsaw; Kristina L. Freant, 26, Rochester; Salena N. Freeman, 28, Winona Lake; Jeffrey A. Hunter, 24, Claypool; Brendan M. Barrette, 21, Warsaw; Keegan K. Burris, 23, Warsaw; Michael P. O'Connell, 22, Warsaw;
Also, Daniel C. Porter, 17, Pierceton; Erica J. Durand, 22, Winona Lake; Nate L. Hall, 21, Warsaw; Shamra L. Shaw, 20, Warsaw; Doroteo Gomora, 23, Winona Lake; Michael D. Wilson, 18, Milford; Daniel C. Porter, 17, Pierceton; Eloy Velazquez, 19, Warsaw; Gregory A. Gsell, 22, Winona Lake; Emiliano Gonzalez, 21, Warsaw; Benjamin D. Essick, 17, Warsaw; and Christopher J. Hanson, 34, Leesburg.
Fined $20 in October was Sherri L. Messer, 28, Syracuse.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (November) Tina Mills, Warsaw; Leonard Burns, Silver Lake (three counts); William Faas, Mentone; (October) Leonard Burns, Silver Lake; Tina Mills, Warsaw (three counts); (September) Marrisa Handley, Warsaw; (August) Leonard Burns, Claypool; (July) Marrisa Handley, Warsaw; (June) Stacy Niccum, Warsaw; (May) Rebecca Devore, Claypool (three counts); (February) Melinsa Foreman, Winona Lake.
Altered Interim Plate - (November) Jeremy Schuh, Claypool.
Public Intoxication - (October) Ricardo Hernandez, Winona Lake; (September) Lamont Barr, Warsaw; (March) David Kotkovetz, Warsaw.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - (October) Sally Knight, Syracuse.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (October) William L. Glaser, Syracuse.
Reckless Driving - (August) Todd Hepler, Claypool; (July) Jeremy Schuh, Warsaw.
Criminal Trespassing - (July) Mark Walter, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (July) Jeremy Schuh, Warsaw.
Speed Contest - (June) Adam Hall, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop - (May) Doug Lotz, Mentone.
Conversion - (May) Michael Cunningham, Claypool.
Disorderly Conduct - (May) Holly Yeager, Claypool.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (April) Jaime Ponce, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Cargill Inc., Nutrena Feed Division, vs. Richard Rager and Double-R Farms, Roann. Plaintiff seeks $7,500 due on promissory note, plus interest, cost of collection, attorney fees, $311.78 due on account and court costs.
• City of Warsaw vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on sewage bills, plus attorney fees and court costs: David E. Crafton, Carmel, $331.76; Dallas and Sandra Kimes, East Jefferson Street, Warsaw, $235.35; Shane E. LaFollette, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw, $330.01; Ronald D. Landis, Wayside Court, Warsaw, $361.55; Chuck and Teresa Lisenbee, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw, $175.45; Michael D. and Deborah J. Smith, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, $140.86; Claude J. and Shelley Johnson, East Clark Street, Warsaw, $121.22; Robert L. Howard, Dot Street, Warsaw, $261.58; Jose Fidel Ibanez, East Market Street, Warsaw, $226.49; Paul E. Copeland, East Market Street, Warsaw, $173.86;
Also, Terri Lou Davis, South McClellan Street, Warsaw, $413.16; William R. and Patricia A. Garman, West Eagle Street, Warsaw, $492.47; Anthony W. Griffith, East Market Street, Warsaw, $103.68; Lloyd D. Bailey, West Finch Road, Claypool, $103.68; Jim B. and Irene A. Benson, Michaels Street, Warsaw, $189.65; Loren B. and Audrey Lynn Bradley, Henderson Drive, Warsaw, $137.17; and Donald and Margie Caverley, Taylor Street, Warsaw, $454.58.
• Providian National Bank vs. Joyce E. Hickey, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,294.14 due on account agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Auto Capital Corp., as successor to National Auto Credit, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus interest, costs incurred, attorney fees and court costs: Floyd Patterson, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, $4,165.95, and Cory A. Barton, West Porter Street, Warsaw, $4,171.89.
• National City Bank vs. Miranda K. Peterson, Kuder Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $20,174.23 due on agreement, plus interest, costs incurred, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• First Union National Bank vs. Charles J. and Betty L. Long, East Market Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $61,116.78 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Gabriel Nunez, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,475.06 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Wendy Lowman, vs. Stephen E. Cartwright, North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,711.03, as paid to insured claimant, Lowman, after a July 27, 2000, auto accident at the intersection of Center and Hickory streets. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family Insurance vs. Dennis Hartleroad, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,647 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Robert L. Brown Jr., vs. Gary T. Castle, Kings Highway, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $4,700.48, as paid to insured claimant, Brown, after a May 17, 2000, auto accident at the intersection of Scot and East Center streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Ashlynn, Avery, Carol and Alan Robbins and Kevin Feldman, vs. Richard Collins, South CR 950W, South Whitley. Plaintiff seeks $22,027.42, as paid to insured claimants after a June 10, 2000, auto accident on Ind. 13 in Pierceton. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Laura Stutzman vs.David E. and Paul J. Bowman, East Main Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an order rescinding a real estate agreement, plus judgment for actual, punitive and treble damages, attorney fees and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Hector DeLaFuente, West Section Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $1,556.21 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Beckman Lawson, LLP, vs. Michael Chesnut. Plaintiff seeks $6,768.67 due on account, plus interest and court costs. This case was transferred from Kosciusko Superior Court III.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Rick Tolley, Peru, $3,197.02; Larry W. Smith, West Osprey Drive, Mentone, $2,444; and Terri L. Heater, Lagro, $1,584.15.
Marriage Dissolutions
Cisneros
Bernardo Cisneros, Warsaw,and Susan K. Cisneros, Kosciusko County. They were married Dec. 2, 1994, and separated Dec. 15, 2000. There are no minor children.
Cummings
Richard L. Cummings, East Second Street Extended, North Manchester, and Kathy A. Cummings, Urbana. They were married Jan. 10, 1985, and separated Nov. 4, 2000. There are no minor children.
Orduno
Inez Orduno, Warsaw, and Telesforo Orduno, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married June 20, 1983, and separated in October 1995. There are three minor children.
Stacy
Jennifer Carrie Stacy, Pope Street, Warsaw, and Gary Ray Stacy, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. They were married Feb. 14, 1998, and separated Aug. 28, 2000. There are two minor children.
Wallen
Sara A. Wallen, South CR 400E, Pierceton, and Rick D.Wallen, Kosciusko County. They were married Sept. 17, 1977, and separated Dec. 9, 2000. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Freeman E. and Berty Lou Schmucker vs. Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Commerce Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 6, 1999, fall at the store. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• NCO Financial Systems vs. David R. McPheeters, West Pearl Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,776.24 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Rockhill Pinnick, LLP, vs. Sheree Rogers, EMS D7 Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,001.99 due on account, plus court costs.
• Paul R. and Michele M. Obermeyer vs. Harold L. and Barbara R. Welch, EMS B6C Lane, Leesburg, and the Kosciusko County Board of Commissioners. Plaintiffs seek that vacation of a portion of the road in the Springview Park Addition of Kuhn Lake be set aside and restored as a public road.
• Steven A. and Jacque Ann DePlanty vs. Cathy Diaz, East Wade Lane, North Webster. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in Epworth Forest and an injunction preventing obstructions on easement.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Ronald Davidhizer, Goshen. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring corrections to be made to property on EMS D24 Lane, Syracuse, and that fines be levied for failure to do so.
• Austin Guerrero, a minor by his next friend, Melissa Guerrero, vs. Gallant Insurance Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $54,000 in excess of policy limits awarded by a jury during a trial in this matter resulting from an auto accident involving Gallant's insured, Vikki Pearson. Plaintiff also seeks interest and punitive damages.
• Capital One Bank vs. Ronald W. Redden, Charles Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $3,332.09 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Associates Financial Service Inc. vs. Bill and Edna Poe, South Lakeshore Drive West, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,266.31 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Mary C. Stookey, by George K. Stookey, her power of attorney, vs. Harris Goldman, LLC, and Jack E. Stookey. Plaintiff seeks to have a quitclaim deed on Mary Stookey's real estate declared null and void and a judgment for damages resulting from the alleged fraudulent conveyance.
• Carol Ann and Daniel R. Werstler vs. Ruth A. Day, EMS D21B Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting rom a Dec. 16, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of Ind. 15 and CR 1350N. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Equicredit Corp. of Indiana vs. Gene L. Slone, West CR 700S, Claypool, and Ford Consumer Finance Co. Inc., now known as Associates Home Equity, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $77,578.53 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Indiana Lawrence Bank vs. Daniel D. Brubaker Sr., South CR 1200W, Akron. Plaintiff seeks $16,118.28 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Thermal Tech Inc. vs. Ronnie L. Prater, Clinic Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks return of property wrongfully detained or, in the alternative, the value thereof, plus attorney fees and treble damages.
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. vs. Thomas L. Bell and Ival J. Blocher, North Main Street, Sidney, and First National Bank of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $23,465.85 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Lou Ann Acton seeks to change the name of her minor child from Jeffery Allan Unzicker to Jeffery Allen Acton.
Marriage Dissolutions
Christophel
Daniel Mark Christophel, Ind. 19N, Etna Green, and Regina Christophel, Churubusco. They were married Dec. 23, 1995, and separated Jan. 17, 1999. There are no minor children.
Evers
Robert F. Evers, East River Avenue, Warsaw, and Tammy M. Evers, Cadillac, Mich. They were married Aug. 22, 1981, and separated July 11, 1997. There is one minor child.
Fortress
Norman O. and Carolyn R. Fortress, Fort Wayne. They were married April 2, 1992, and separated Nov. 10, 2000. There are no minor children.
Goble
Joy D. Goble, Alpha Drive, Warsaw, and Tony Goble, East CR 300N, Warsaw. They were married May 16, 1989, and separated Dec. 4, 2000. There are two minor children.
Mullins
Paul R. Mullins, West Osprey Drive, Mentone, and Jessica L. Mullins, address unknown. They were married April 25, 1998, and separated Oct. 1, 2000. There is one minor child.
Richardson
Kellie M. Richardson, Ind. 15, Silver Lake, and Ricky W. Richardson, Wabash. They were married Oct. 24, 1998, and separated in August 2000. There are no minor children.
Saldivar/Lopez
Juana Saldivar, Inverness Point, Warsaw, and Daniel Lopez, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married March 26, 1999, and separated Oct. 26, 2000. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• South Bend Metronet Inc. vs. Kelly Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $1,321.29 by default, plus court costs.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA vs. Dale P. Girouard. Plaintiff seeks $6,947.56 by default, plus court costs.
• Washington Mutual Bank vs. Robert e. and Teresa E. Hurley. Plaintiff awarded $77,402.76 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Capital One Bank awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, against the following people: Jamie Dombrowski, $601.40, and Judy Frisinger, $617.75.
• David and Susan Hobert vs. James F. and Lisa A. LeMasters, et al. Plaintiffs declared owners of real estate in question and title quieted. Also, the town of Winona Lake shall retain a public right-of-way in and to Court Street as to Tract I and Esplanade as to Tract II. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA vs. Nikki K. Davis, also known as Nikki K. Hall. Plaintiff awarded $3,542.21 by default, plus court costs.
Name Change
• Julie JoAnn Collyer's request to change the name of her minor child from Tristan Daniel Collyer to Tristan Lane Collyer is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• First Union Nation Bank vs. Stephen P. and Shireen D. Davis, et al.
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• The estate of Jill L. Carpenter and Jack L. Carpenter, individually and as personal representative of the estate of Jill L. Carpenter, vs. Edwin L. Lynch and Roadway Express Inc.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Lally Pipe & Tube vs. K&L Steel Fabricators, Larry Rose and Kim Trader.
• Max A. and Georgia Bohannon vs. Focus Enterprises Inc., doing business as Comfort Inn - Warsaw.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. vs. Raymond and Karen Statler.
• National City Bank vs. Douglas and Sheila Greene and Jeffery Moore.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Mitchell A. and Vicki L. Scott. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $42 per week in child support. Dec. 8.
• Tracy Jean and Douglas Rae Johnston. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $88 per week in child support. Dec. 11.
• Brian M. and Terryl L. Scott. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Dec. 11.
• Arleen and Michael A. Frantz. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. Dec. 12.
• Tammy L. and Bruce J. Clark. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $47 per week in child support. Dec. 14.
• Maria A. (former name Runyan restored) and Brian K. Bolen Sr. Child custody and support to be determined at a later date. Dec. 14.
• Kim and Timothy Richardson. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $226 per week in child support. Dec. 18.
• Rhea L. (former name Holderman restored) and Terry L. Scybert. Dec. 18.
• Kathy and Douglas E. Hougey. Mother and father each awarded custody of two of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $160 per week in child support. Dec. 20.
• Linda May and Dale Ray Alley. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. Dec. 21.
• Sherry and Stephen Swinehart. Dec. 22
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Shannon M. and John F. Francis.
Other Action
• Alice M. Agnew vs. Larry E. Garver. This case is referred to mediation, with John W. Whiteleather as mediator.
• Doreen L. O'Conner-Burnau vs. John N. Burnau. The Hon. Robert O. Bowen is appointed special judge in this matter.
• Charles W. Jr. and Angela Dale Adams. The Hon. James R. Heuer is appointed special judge in this matter.
• Kristie Higgins' request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing her to drive for employment, worship, schooling and medical treatment only. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Terry M. Kuhn, 53, and Renate W. Kuhn, 60, both of West CR 100S, Warsaw.
• Jack William Simison, 29, East CR 300N, Warsaw, and Aurora Beltran, 23, Mark Lane, Warsaw.
• David W. Taylor, 38, and Kimberly A. Oberg, 36, both of South Valentine Road, Claypool.
• Larry Paul Linaweaver, 34 East Evergreen Drive, Warsaw, and Tammie Sue Smith, 32, Willow Lane, Warsaw.
• Brent Alan Wood, 28, and Elizabeth Ann Hardy, 20, both of East CR 900S, Claypool.
• Jeff W. Johnson, 46, and Sandra L. Miller, 33, both of South Rosewood, Warsaw.
• Steven S. Wright, 32, and Jacqueline K. Ousley, 36, both of U.S. 30E, Pierceton.
• L.C. Drabenstott, 66, East Wyland Creek Drive, Warsaw, and Evelyn Simpson, 61, North Stoneburner Road, Warsaw.
• Noel David Howett, 23, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Angela Kay Mikel, 27, East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Timothy L. Klotz, 43, North CR 900W, Nappanee, and Junell Stutzman, 36, Ind. 19N, Etna Green.
• Kevin J. Mosher, 40, EMS R3E Lane, Pierceton, and Rhonda L. Drummond, 38, Main Street, Larwill.
• Jeffrey L. Wilcoxson, 40, Third Street, Winona Lake, and Kelly J. Harstine, 35, East Clark Street, Warsaw.
• Vincent G. Henderson, 37, and Junko Yoshida, 30, both of West CR 900S, Claypool.
• Lenny W. Burns, 37, and Patricia L. Walker, 48, both of East Asbury Lane, North Webster.
• Ronie L. Cornell, 34, North Sixth Street, Pierceton, and Victoria Diann Cripe, 24, East CR 1000S, Claypool.
• Lyle D. Faulkner II, 35, and Dawn E. Bright, 31, both of North CR 900W, Nappanee.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Rockhill Pinnick, LLP, vs. Linda Dustin. Plaintiff awarded $384.32.
• Quine Enterprises Inc. vs. Mike Scott, doing business as Hoosier Body. Plaintiff awarded $351.05.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Angela Rigby, $554.84, and Heidi Hamman, $569.68.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kimberly Grubb, $1,464.74; Rickie and Susan E. Jayne, $416.65; Earl L. Kiser, $2,344.33; Steve Schrock, $437.25; Keith Patches, $349.30; Fred L. Holst, $584.33; and Kenneth Fifer, $378.48.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jenetta H. and James H. Fairchild, $633.17; Joanna M. Surface, $267.70; Shana Foust, $626.05; Rebecca S. and Noel Johnson, $383.54; Mark Daman Bamburg and Michelle Bamburg, $121.93; Lorraine E. Hubert, $144.78; Dolores Shively, $508.72;Kenneth R. Hall, $249.14; Christina J. Hyden, $118.44; Stacy L. Klosowski, $427.97; Tracy and Ron Landis, $207.68; Wendi M. Sapp, $306.69; and Thomas and Stella S. Meade, $245.13.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Debra Balentine, $2,279.55; Jeremy England, $635.01; and Debbie Gibson, $499.22.
• Joanne Kolbe vs. Summer L. Scott. Plaintiff awarded $81.55.
• Jerr-Co Inc. vs. Richard Roe. Plaintiff awarded $352.28.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Delbert D. Surfus, $313.37; Roger L. Francis, $385.40; Jesse J. Maze, $1,199.62; Nona A. Hughes, $269.88; Debra F. Starr, $321.73; Loretta J. Richardson, $578.27; and Lisa L. Clemons, $344.04.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Toby Bostic, $2,742.68; Donna J. Cassel, $2,275.65; George H. and Jennifer Ebey, $740.25; Scott M. Davidson, $1,143.85; Virginia and Andres S. Garza, $812; James Dunn, $522.24; Randy L. Troup, $276.80; Jesse A. Rangel, $456.99; Kathy King, $396.43; and Shelly Dilley Whitaker, $1,067.03.
• Dee English vs. Roger Snyder. Plaintiff awarded $1,244.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dan Harmon, $240; James F. and Wilma Martin, $164.52; Noble and Bobbie Pulsipher, $234; and Larry and Jeanette Wood, $283.
• North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David Light, $52.25; Jennifer R. Linn, $402.24; Dale A. Rogers, $879.53; Keitha D. Stevens, $362.80; Robert Thompson, $44.24; Tracie Walker, $28.80; Joshua V. and Elizabeth Wulitich, $123.24; Refuzio M. Ramirez, $305.82; Randy Swope, $464.73; Alexis Short, $377.56; and Michael J. Hively, $190.90.
• Arthur ad Martha Siegfried vs. Michelle J. Lindzy. Plaintiffs awarded $2,100.
• Gipper Development Co., LLC, vs. Ernest and Rebecca Farmer. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Bryon J. Berry vs. William Joseph Davis. Plaintiff awarded $227.41.
• Norman and Madge Harman vs. Kim Littlejohn and Scott Back. Plaintiffs awarded $889.83.
• Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Angela and Michael Seymour, $345; Daniel and Sara Richards, $570; Nien Au, $205; and Michael Harmon, $473.
• Lloyd and Shirley Hall vs. Rita Roberts. Plaintiffs awarded $1,441.10.
• Dana Federal Credit Union awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Roger Coleman, $1,500, and Daniel Kessler, $1,800.41.
• Radiology Inc. vs. Ellowene Myers. Plaintiff awarded $65.
• FSF Inc. vs. Barry A. and Lisa K. Coy. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Arnold Rowe, $300.85, and Connie Rowe, $194.76.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Joseph E. Schaaf, Winona Lake.
Fined $24.50 in November, sentenced to 120 days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Terry Rowland, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Kirk Stidams, Milford.
Fined $50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Kim Jacquay, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in October, sentenced to 10 days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Michael Trueblood, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Bruce Derush, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Lamont Barr, Winona Lake.
Fined $24.50 in June and license suspended 90 days was Barney Haney, Akron.
Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Olivia Heimann, North Webster, and Hector Delafuente, Milford.
Fined $49.50 in May, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Michael Everest, Pierceton.
Fined 50 in January 2000, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was John Oliver, Etna Green.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in November and license suspended 90 days was Andres Garza, Milford.
Fined $75 in October and license suspended 90 days was Billy Patrick Jr., Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in July was Javier Maldonado, Warsaw.
Fined $49.50 in May was Eduardo Ortiz, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in November and license suspended 60 days was Brian L. Mosier, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in November against Joseph E. Schaaf, Winona Lake.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in November were David A. Beall, Warsaw, and Virgil Thorne, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in September was Pamela J. Tucker, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Judgment (court costs only) in November against Virgil Thorne, Syracuse.
Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) in August against Paula Fruitt, Tippecanoe.
Fined $50 in July and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Chico Rogelio, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June and sentenced to five days in jail was Kyiesha Morrow, Leesburg.
Permitting Livestock To Run - Judgment (court costs only) in July against Daryl Overmeyer, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $200 in June was Kevin Hartman, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in April was Larry Worley, Warsaw.
Check Deception - Judgment (court costs only) in March against Rebecca DeVore, Claypool.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in March was Bryon Gordon, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in December were Luis A. Quiroz, 45, Silver Lake; Rachael L. Gabbard, 17, Pierceton; Donna K. Daniel, 55, Leesburg; Carol L. Lowe, 52, Winona Lake; Lynette F. Dick, 42, Winona Lake; Jerry L. Aikins, 46, Warsaw; Kelly E. Allen, 17, Akron; William G. Ashley, 38, South Whitley; Warren R. Campbell, 68, Winona Lake; Glenn A. Heaton, 21, Winona Lake;
Also, Joshua C. Foster, 20, Warsaw; Andrew P. Guyer, 16, Syracuse; Judy K. Haywood, 26, Warsaw; and Jorge Flores, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in November were Jeffrey Baker, 16, Pierceton; Erica J. Durand, 22, Winona Lake; Yavonda K. Myers, 29, Warsaw; Charles D. Walters, 32, Pierceton; Sara Aramburg, 31, Milford; Todd C. Firestone, 30, Milford; Jacob G. Neer, 18, Akron; Michael P. Robinson, 21, Syracuse; and Nathan A. Blocher, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October was William E. Grubbs, 33, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in December were Angela W. Kleopfer, 34, Milford; Timothy M. Williams, 46, Warsaw; Jarome W. Bradford, 17, Milford; Dorothy L. Schang, 43, Leesburg; Sally K. Heisler, 52, Etna Green; Christopher J. Nycz, 16, Warsaw; Ragun D. Barboza, 19, Warsaw; Gabriel G. Almaguer, 20, Warsaw; and Christopher D. Clark, 19, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in November were Meliton Juarez, 41, Warsaw; David S. Findley, 19, Warsaw; Robin M. Werstler, 17, Leesburg; Roberto Vazquez-Estrada, 36, Warsaw; James K. Muguku, 23, Winona Lake; Margarita Adame-Pena, 28, Warsaw; Daniel S. Benyousky, 19, Warsaw; Erik Jimenez, 22, Warsaw; Tom A. Burley, 39, Warsaw; Jason d. Kerlin, 28, Silver Lake; Daniel A. Wray, 38, Warsaw; Robert C. Ruggier, 48, Warsaw; David J. Wildman, 17, Winona Lake; Andrew J. Cook, 17, Claypool; and Kaley L. Correll, 17, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in October were James L. Anderson, 23, Warsaw; Susan K. Edwards, 23, Syracuse; and Shannon E. Goble, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December were Randall L. Neff, 28, Mentone; James J. Griffith, 28, Syracuse; and Seth C. Bowers, 17, Bourbon.
Fined $7 in November were Audra A. Bowler, 22, Milford; Ronald N. Strieby, 28, Syracuse; Shane A. Jefferson, 19, Pierceton; Robert L. Yzaguirre, 38, Cromwell; Joel A. Schuh, 20, Warsaw; and Elizabeth J. Tuttle, 58, Syracuse.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in December was Dorothy O'Brien, 29, Mentone, and Mark D. Vanspeybrock, Rochester.
Improper Display Of License Plate - Fined $7 in December was Daniel L. Hill, 24, Silver Lake.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in December were Esther M. Henderson, 39, Syracuse; Timothy W. Hicks, 41, Mentone; and Mark R. Hastings, 34, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in November were Jacob R. Kizer, 32, Pierceton; Lucas M.Neer, 19, Pierceton; and Steven M. Eppert, 43, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in October was Jose M. Sisneros, 25, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December were Feliciano Gonzales, 32, Warsaw; James D. Sexton, 31, Pierceton; and Ryan W. Cheesman, 18, Milford.
Fined $7 in November was Keith L. Enyeart, 37, North Webster.
Fined $7 in October was Rachel M. Gearhart, 26, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in December were Dustin A. France, 16, Warsaw, and Ryan E. Reahard, 25, North Manchester.
Fined $7 in November were Jacen C. Hendricks, 20, Syracuse, and Faith H. Johnson, 45, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in December were Pamela V. Staples, 40, North Webster, and James B. Rummel, 36, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in November were Adam D. Shepherd, 19, Winona Lake; Benjamin M. Kuhn, 26, Syracuse; Keith W. Harris, 42, Claypool; Zackary M. Stookey, 24, North Webster; and Steve W. Nine, 44, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in December was Calvin E. Klumpp, 29, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in each of two counts in November was Jose M. Sisneros, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October were Jaime M. Lopez, 21, Warsaw, and Russell E. Johnson, 42, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in December was Cande Tlahuetl, 22, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Flashing Red Signal - Fined $7 in December was Russell E. Carson, 21, Warsaw.
No Federal Inspection - Fined $17 in December was Marty J. Deeter, 41, Pierceton.
Failure To Stop For A Train Signal - Fined $7 in December was Todd W. Barber, 17, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in November was Byran D. White 18, North Webster.
Violation Of Window Tint - Fined $7 in October was Jose M. Sisneros, 25, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in October were Shannon E. Goble, 22, Warsaw, and Sherri L. Messer, 28, Syracuse.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in October was Noemi Rocha, 47, Milford.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December were Alan L. McFarren, 45, Winona Lake, Kyle W. Allen, 36, Warsaw; Benjamin E. Bingham, 18, Winona Lake; Tracey L. Thompson, 34, Warsaw; Janet S. Beatty, 54, Warsaw; Joseph A. Warren, 25, Warsaw; Brandon L. Ault, 17, Claypool; Andrew D. Jervis, 31, Winona Lake; Angela M. Music, 28, Warsaw;
Also, Richard K. Burkett, 62, Warsaw; Teresa L. Pratt, 42, Warsaw; Frank A. DiRico, 40, Warsaw; Tracy A. Furnivall, 33, Warsaw; Eloy Velazquez, 19, Warsaw; Angel M. Smith, 25, Warsaw; Christopher J. Smith, 29, Syracuse; Nathan A. Leasure, 21, Winona Lake; Van D. Slater, 46, Warsaw; Rachael L. Adams, 35, Silver Lake;
Also, Jean M. Wells, 41, Syracuse; Melissa J. Baker, 28, Warsaw; and Tamara R. Blevins, 24, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in November were Herby Origel, 20, Warsaw; Kenneth J. Platt, 39, Warsaw; Santiago S. Pina, 25, Warsaw; Theresa K. Leland, 33, Winona Lake; Joshua S. Foreman, 23, Winona lake; Ronnie C. Guy, 23, Leesburg; Jessica Galindo, 23, Warsaw; Travis J. Tanner, 23, Warsaw; Charles R. Doss, 20, Milford; Arthur L. Tillberry, 27, Warsaw;
Also, Heather L. Gunnell, 45, North Webster; Reba F. Bryant, 55, Pierceton; Cynthia B. Burton, 43, Winona Lake; Brandon J. Hoffman, 20, Warsaw; Kristina L. Freant, 26, Rochester; Salena N. Freeman, 28, Winona Lake; Jeffrey A. Hunter, 24, Claypool; Brendan M. Barrette, 21, Warsaw; Keegan K. Burris, 23, Warsaw; Michael P. O'Connell, 22, Warsaw;
Also, Daniel C. Porter, 17, Pierceton; Erica J. Durand, 22, Winona Lake; Nate L. Hall, 21, Warsaw; Shamra L. Shaw, 20, Warsaw; Doroteo Gomora, 23, Winona Lake; Michael D. Wilson, 18, Milford; Daniel C. Porter, 17, Pierceton; Eloy Velazquez, 19, Warsaw; Gregory A. Gsell, 22, Winona Lake; Emiliano Gonzalez, 21, Warsaw; Benjamin D. Essick, 17, Warsaw; and Christopher J. Hanson, 34, Leesburg.
Fined $20 in October was Sherri L. Messer, 28, Syracuse.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (November) Tina Mills, Warsaw; Leonard Burns, Silver Lake (three counts); William Faas, Mentone; (October) Leonard Burns, Silver Lake; Tina Mills, Warsaw (three counts); (September) Marrisa Handley, Warsaw; (August) Leonard Burns, Claypool; (July) Marrisa Handley, Warsaw; (June) Stacy Niccum, Warsaw; (May) Rebecca Devore, Claypool (three counts); (February) Melinsa Foreman, Winona Lake.
Altered Interim Plate - (November) Jeremy Schuh, Claypool.
Public Intoxication - (October) Ricardo Hernandez, Winona Lake; (September) Lamont Barr, Warsaw; (March) David Kotkovetz, Warsaw.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - (October) Sally Knight, Syracuse.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (October) William L. Glaser, Syracuse.
Reckless Driving - (August) Todd Hepler, Claypool; (July) Jeremy Schuh, Warsaw.
Criminal Trespassing - (July) Mark Walter, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (July) Jeremy Schuh, Warsaw.
Speed Contest - (June) Adam Hall, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop - (May) Doug Lotz, Mentone.
Conversion - (May) Michael Cunningham, Claypool.
Disorderly Conduct - (May) Holly Yeager, Claypool.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (April) Jaime Ponce, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Cargill Inc., Nutrena Feed Division, vs. Richard Rager and Double-R Farms, Roann. Plaintiff seeks $7,500 due on promissory note, plus interest, cost of collection, attorney fees, $311.78 due on account and court costs.
• City of Warsaw vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on sewage bills, plus attorney fees and court costs: David E. Crafton, Carmel, $331.76; Dallas and Sandra Kimes, East Jefferson Street, Warsaw, $235.35; Shane E. LaFollette, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw, $330.01; Ronald D. Landis, Wayside Court, Warsaw, $361.55; Chuck and Teresa Lisenbee, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw, $175.45; Michael D. and Deborah J. Smith, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, $140.86; Claude J. and Shelley Johnson, East Clark Street, Warsaw, $121.22; Robert L. Howard, Dot Street, Warsaw, $261.58; Jose Fidel Ibanez, East Market Street, Warsaw, $226.49; Paul E. Copeland, East Market Street, Warsaw, $173.86;
Also, Terri Lou Davis, South McClellan Street, Warsaw, $413.16; William R. and Patricia A. Garman, West Eagle Street, Warsaw, $492.47; Anthony W. Griffith, East Market Street, Warsaw, $103.68; Lloyd D. Bailey, West Finch Road, Claypool, $103.68; Jim B. and Irene A. Benson, Michaels Street, Warsaw, $189.65; Loren B. and Audrey Lynn Bradley, Henderson Drive, Warsaw, $137.17; and Donald and Margie Caverley, Taylor Street, Warsaw, $454.58.
• Providian National Bank vs. Joyce E. Hickey, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,294.14 due on account agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Auto Capital Corp., as successor to National Auto Credit, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus interest, costs incurred, attorney fees and court costs: Floyd Patterson, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, $4,165.95, and Cory A. Barton, West Porter Street, Warsaw, $4,171.89.
• National City Bank vs. Miranda K. Peterson, Kuder Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $20,174.23 due on agreement, plus interest, costs incurred, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• First Union National Bank vs. Charles J. and Betty L. Long, East Market Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $61,116.78 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Gabriel Nunez, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,475.06 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Wendy Lowman, vs. Stephen E. Cartwright, North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,711.03, as paid to insured claimant, Lowman, after a July 27, 2000, auto accident at the intersection of Center and Hickory streets. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family Insurance vs. Dennis Hartleroad, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,647 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Robert L. Brown Jr., vs. Gary T. Castle, Kings Highway, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $4,700.48, as paid to insured claimant, Brown, after a May 17, 2000, auto accident at the intersection of Scot and East Center streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Ashlynn, Avery, Carol and Alan Robbins and Kevin Feldman, vs. Richard Collins, South CR 950W, South Whitley. Plaintiff seeks $22,027.42, as paid to insured claimants after a June 10, 2000, auto accident on Ind. 13 in Pierceton. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Laura Stutzman vs.David E. and Paul J. Bowman, East Main Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an order rescinding a real estate agreement, plus judgment for actual, punitive and treble damages, attorney fees and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Hector DeLaFuente, West Section Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $1,556.21 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Beckman Lawson, LLP, vs. Michael Chesnut. Plaintiff seeks $6,768.67 due on account, plus interest and court costs. This case was transferred from Kosciusko Superior Court III.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Rick Tolley, Peru, $3,197.02; Larry W. Smith, West Osprey Drive, Mentone, $2,444; and Terri L. Heater, Lagro, $1,584.15.
Marriage Dissolutions
Cisneros
Bernardo Cisneros, Warsaw,and Susan K. Cisneros, Kosciusko County. They were married Dec. 2, 1994, and separated Dec. 15, 2000. There are no minor children.
Cummings
Richard L. Cummings, East Second Street Extended, North Manchester, and Kathy A. Cummings, Urbana. They were married Jan. 10, 1985, and separated Nov. 4, 2000. There are no minor children.
Orduno
Inez Orduno, Warsaw, and Telesforo Orduno, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married June 20, 1983, and separated in October 1995. There are three minor children.
Stacy
Jennifer Carrie Stacy, Pope Street, Warsaw, and Gary Ray Stacy, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. They were married Feb. 14, 1998, and separated Aug. 28, 2000. There are two minor children.
Wallen
Sara A. Wallen, South CR 400E, Pierceton, and Rick D.Wallen, Kosciusko County. They were married Sept. 17, 1977, and separated Dec. 9, 2000. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Freeman E. and Berty Lou Schmucker vs. Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Commerce Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 6, 1999, fall at the store. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• NCO Financial Systems vs. David R. McPheeters, West Pearl Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,776.24 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Rockhill Pinnick, LLP, vs. Sheree Rogers, EMS D7 Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,001.99 due on account, plus court costs.
• Paul R. and Michele M. Obermeyer vs. Harold L. and Barbara R. Welch, EMS B6C Lane, Leesburg, and the Kosciusko County Board of Commissioners. Plaintiffs seek that vacation of a portion of the road in the Springview Park Addition of Kuhn Lake be set aside and restored as a public road.
• Steven A. and Jacque Ann DePlanty vs. Cathy Diaz, East Wade Lane, North Webster. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in Epworth Forest and an injunction preventing obstructions on easement.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Ronald Davidhizer, Goshen. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring corrections to be made to property on EMS D24 Lane, Syracuse, and that fines be levied for failure to do so.
• Austin Guerrero, a minor by his next friend, Melissa Guerrero, vs. Gallant Insurance Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $54,000 in excess of policy limits awarded by a jury during a trial in this matter resulting from an auto accident involving Gallant's insured, Vikki Pearson. Plaintiff also seeks interest and punitive damages.
• Capital One Bank vs. Ronald W. Redden, Charles Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $3,332.09 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Associates Financial Service Inc. vs. Bill and Edna Poe, South Lakeshore Drive West, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,266.31 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Mary C. Stookey, by George K. Stookey, her power of attorney, vs. Harris Goldman, LLC, and Jack E. Stookey. Plaintiff seeks to have a quitclaim deed on Mary Stookey's real estate declared null and void and a judgment for damages resulting from the alleged fraudulent conveyance.
• Carol Ann and Daniel R. Werstler vs. Ruth A. Day, EMS D21B Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting rom a Dec. 16, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of Ind. 15 and CR 1350N. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Equicredit Corp. of Indiana vs. Gene L. Slone, West CR 700S, Claypool, and Ford Consumer Finance Co. Inc., now known as Associates Home Equity, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $77,578.53 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Indiana Lawrence Bank vs. Daniel D. Brubaker Sr., South CR 1200W, Akron. Plaintiff seeks $16,118.28 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Thermal Tech Inc. vs. Ronnie L. Prater, Clinic Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks return of property wrongfully detained or, in the alternative, the value thereof, plus attorney fees and treble damages.
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. vs. Thomas L. Bell and Ival J. Blocher, North Main Street, Sidney, and First National Bank of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $23,465.85 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Lou Ann Acton seeks to change the name of her minor child from Jeffery Allan Unzicker to Jeffery Allen Acton.
Marriage Dissolutions
Christophel
Daniel Mark Christophel, Ind. 19N, Etna Green, and Regina Christophel, Churubusco. They were married Dec. 23, 1995, and separated Jan. 17, 1999. There are no minor children.
Evers
Robert F. Evers, East River Avenue, Warsaw, and Tammy M. Evers, Cadillac, Mich. They were married Aug. 22, 1981, and separated July 11, 1997. There is one minor child.
Fortress
Norman O. and Carolyn R. Fortress, Fort Wayne. They were married April 2, 1992, and separated Nov. 10, 2000. There are no minor children.
Goble
Joy D. Goble, Alpha Drive, Warsaw, and Tony Goble, East CR 300N, Warsaw. They were married May 16, 1989, and separated Dec. 4, 2000. There are two minor children.
Mullins
Paul R. Mullins, West Osprey Drive, Mentone, and Jessica L. Mullins, address unknown. They were married April 25, 1998, and separated Oct. 1, 2000. There is one minor child.
Richardson
Kellie M. Richardson, Ind. 15, Silver Lake, and Ricky W. Richardson, Wabash. They were married Oct. 24, 1998, and separated in August 2000. There are no minor children.
Saldivar/Lopez
Juana Saldivar, Inverness Point, Warsaw, and Daniel Lopez, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married March 26, 1999, and separated Oct. 26, 2000. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• South Bend Metronet Inc. vs. Kelly Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $1,321.29 by default, plus court costs.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA vs. Dale P. Girouard. Plaintiff seeks $6,947.56 by default, plus court costs.
• Washington Mutual Bank vs. Robert e. and Teresa E. Hurley. Plaintiff awarded $77,402.76 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Capital One Bank awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, against the following people: Jamie Dombrowski, $601.40, and Judy Frisinger, $617.75.
• David and Susan Hobert vs. James F. and Lisa A. LeMasters, et al. Plaintiffs declared owners of real estate in question and title quieted. Also, the town of Winona Lake shall retain a public right-of-way in and to Court Street as to Tract I and Esplanade as to Tract II. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA vs. Nikki K. Davis, also known as Nikki K. Hall. Plaintiff awarded $3,542.21 by default, plus court costs.
Name Change
• Julie JoAnn Collyer's request to change the name of her minor child from Tristan Daniel Collyer to Tristan Lane Collyer is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• First Union Nation Bank vs. Stephen P. and Shireen D. Davis, et al.
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• The estate of Jill L. Carpenter and Jack L. Carpenter, individually and as personal representative of the estate of Jill L. Carpenter, vs. Edwin L. Lynch and Roadway Express Inc.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Lally Pipe & Tube vs. K&L Steel Fabricators, Larry Rose and Kim Trader.
• Max A. and Georgia Bohannon vs. Focus Enterprises Inc., doing business as Comfort Inn - Warsaw.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. vs. Raymond and Karen Statler.
• National City Bank vs. Douglas and Sheila Greene and Jeffery Moore.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Mitchell A. and Vicki L. Scott. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $42 per week in child support. Dec. 8.
• Tracy Jean and Douglas Rae Johnston. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $88 per week in child support. Dec. 11.
• Brian M. and Terryl L. Scott. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Dec. 11.
• Arleen and Michael A. Frantz. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. Dec. 12.
• Tammy L. and Bruce J. Clark. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $47 per week in child support. Dec. 14.
• Maria A. (former name Runyan restored) and Brian K. Bolen Sr. Child custody and support to be determined at a later date. Dec. 14.
• Kim and Timothy Richardson. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $226 per week in child support. Dec. 18.
• Rhea L. (former name Holderman restored) and Terry L. Scybert. Dec. 18.
• Kathy and Douglas E. Hougey. Mother and father each awarded custody of two of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $160 per week in child support. Dec. 20.
• Linda May and Dale Ray Alley. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. Dec. 21.
• Sherry and Stephen Swinehart. Dec. 22
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Shannon M. and John F. Francis.
Other Action
• Alice M. Agnew vs. Larry E. Garver. This case is referred to mediation, with John W. Whiteleather as mediator.
• Doreen L. O'Conner-Burnau vs. John N. Burnau. The Hon. Robert O. Bowen is appointed special judge in this matter.
• Charles W. Jr. and Angela Dale Adams. The Hon. James R. Heuer is appointed special judge in this matter.
• Kristie Higgins' request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing her to drive for employment, worship, schooling and medical treatment only. [[In-content Ad]]
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