Times-Union Court News 02-02-1999

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:
• Jerry Eugene Wood, 28, and Bobbi Jo Elliott, 29, both of North Elm Street, Silver Lake.
• Charles M. Sapen, 33, and Angela L. Method, 33, both of North CR 100E, Warsaw.
• James J. Kraus Jr., 61, Dogwood Lane, Warsaw, and Dixie D. Yeager, 59, Behlman Drive, Warsaw.

Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Margaret L. and Terry R. Likens vs. Gabe and Pam Rassi. Plaintiffs awarded $800.
• C. Russell Reahard vs. Shawn and Dawn Webb. Plaintiff awarded $2,016.73.
• Jessie M. Hall vs. Anita Parkhurst and Gary Clark. Plaintiff awarded $2,832.43.
• McKenzie Check Advance of Indiana, LLC, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Anthony Martinez $213, and Lucas E. Monnier, $318.50.
• Kim Edmonds vs. William D. Roberts and Windy N. Wrenn. Plaintiff awarded $707.
• Titus Funeral Home vs. Ronald W. Konkle. Plaintiff awarded $1,070.
• Helvey & Associates vs. Michelle Heyvaert Baxter. Plaintiff awarded $719.68.
• Elaine and Allan Albertson vs. Jerimiah Young. Plaintiffs awarded $401.88.
• Jessie M. Hall awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mike Mitchell and Michelle Scott, $2,183, and Crystal Rogers. $250.
• Stephan Enterprises vs. Joseph and Susan Adams. Plaintiff awarded $226.73.
• Penny Lutes and Kim Garey vs. Dana Honeycutt. Plaintiffs awarded $406.72.
• Gipper Development Co., LLC, vs. Rick See. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Martin Financial Management vs. Vickie Ebbler Miller. Plaintiff awarded $2,713.28.

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 January, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Larry Wells, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Luis Valverde, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Modesto Harvey, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Kathy Wilson, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in October 1997, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Kathy Murray, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in October 1997, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Connie Wilson, Claypool.
Fined $24.50 in August 1997, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Susan Strosser, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in August 1997, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jacob Huffer, Warsaw.
Find $74.50 in June 1997; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 48 days were suspended; and license suspended 180 days was William Fitzpatrick, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in December and license suspended 90 days was Shawn Webb, Silver Lake.
Fined $50 in May and license suspended 90 days was John Bullington, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in September 1997 was Debra Foltz, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in June 1997, sentenced to one year in jail and license suspended 180 days was Rogelio Rico, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in January was Thomas Radowski, Leesburg.
Judgment (court costs only) in January against Bryce Currie, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in December were Paul Spencer, Warsaw; Joseph Mounts, Mentone; and Trisha Baldridge, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in September was David Perkins, Winona Lake.
Judgment (court costs only) in July 1997 against and sentenced to 180 days in jail was Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in July 1997 against and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June 1997 was Deb Lovely, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in May 1997 against and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in May 1997 against Brett Hanft, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in January was Brian Robertson, Pierceton.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in December was Shawn Prater, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in August was Arturo Rangel, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November 1997 was Sean Lackey, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $50 in November was Billy Shepherd, Warsaw.
Check Deception - Judgment (court costs only) in October against Dana Honeycutt, Warsaw (two counts).
Fined $125 in May was Hector Acosta, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in August 1997 against Kelly Creger, Cromwell.
Fined $50 in June 1997 was Ronelle Godsey, Syracuse.
Conversion - Fined $50 in August 1997 was Mark Utter, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June 1997 was Anthony Leadford, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in October was Lisa Clark, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August 1997 was Michelle Hopkins, Pierceton.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $25 in July 1997 was Jimmie Patrick, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June 1997, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Don Holland, Warsaw.
Fleeing Law Enforcement - Judgment in November against and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Billy Shepherd, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July 1997 was Shane Burgess, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $50 in December and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Duane Hucker, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in October and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Lynden Swanson, Rochester.
Fined $50 in July was Devan Dotson, Silver Lake.
Fined $50 in June 1997, ordered to pay a $50 domestic violent fee and sentenced to six days in jail was Arnol Ortiz, Milford.
Cruelty To An Animal - Judgment (court costs only) in July against and ordered to make a $100 payment to the Animal Welfare League was David L. Swick, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in January was Kyle Lemler, 17, Nappanee.
Fined $27 in December were Kevin L. Barker, 22, Warsaw; Denise E. Lewallen, 27, Pierceton; Ronald E. White, 27, Winona Lake; Loretta D. Page, 25, Pierceton; and Jeffrey M. Feeney, 25, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in October was John E. Powell, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January was Robert E. Bruce, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December were Joseph M. Fitzpatrick, 21, Warsaw, and Charlotte M. Thomas, 29, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in December were Adam J. Harter, 18, Warsaw, and Paul Kindig, 36, Tippecanoe.
Allow Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in January was Brian J. Lapelle, 43, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in December was Eva M. Marshall, 26, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in December was Luis E. Lopes, 22, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in December were Abraham J. Hepler, 22, Warsaw, and Luis E. Lopes, 22, Warsaw.
Inadequate Brakes - Fined $7 in December was Chad E. Swope, 22, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December was Eric R. Smoroske, 30, Claypool.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in December was Joseph D. Mounts, 23, Mentone.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in December was Modesto R. Harvey, 23, Warsaw.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in November was Mary Lou Burkholder, 61, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in November was David M. Weimer, 49, Syracuse.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
No Snowmobile Registration - Fined $7 in January was William J. Bockman, 45, Winona Lake.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (January) John Bullington, Warsaw; (December) Scott Ousley, Pierceton; (October) Melissa Eppenbaugh, Warsaw; (June) Aaron Adkins, Warsaw; (February) Andy Crisp, Claypool; (July 1997) Janua Riley, Leesburg.
Fleeing Law Enforcement - (August) Arturo Rangel, Warsaw.
Conversion - (November 1997) Clinton Hursey, Syracuse; (October 1997) Katrina Dove, Warsaw; (June 1997) Charles Boring, Warsaw; Claude Clark, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (December) Charles Renschler, Warsaw; (June 1997) Jason Clark, Warsaw.
Battery - (June 1997) Richard Stephens, Warsaw; Joel Beery, Warsaw; Wanda Creamer, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (June 1997) Ana Ruiz, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (July) David W. Teel, Cromwell; (June 1997) Jaime Montelongo, Mentone.
Failure To Ensure Child's Attendance At School - (June 1997) Robynne White, Syracuse (two counts).
Driving While Intoxicated - (December) Charles Renschler, Warsaw; (August) Jerome Kelly, Rochester; (July) Barry Hayden, Pierceton; (May 1997) Renee Rinker, Milford.
Public Intoxication - (December) Charles Renschler, Warsaw.
Cruelty To An Animal - (July) Melissa Swick, Winona Lake.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Hong H. and Daisy Lem and Daisy Lem, as trustee of the Chan Chee Sun Revocable Living Trust, vs. Dennis Pinkerton, North CR 300W, Milford. Plaintiffs seek $2,335 due on rental agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• David C. and Joanne M. Kolbe vs. Charles Fennell, West Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to property on West Center Street, Warsaw.
• James and Beth Shoemaker vs. Amerisure Insurance Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for damages resulting from alleged negligent management of claim. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Salin Bank and Trust Co. vs. Christopher Clark, East Market Street, Warsaw; First Federal Savings Bank, Rochester; and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $10,944.75 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, expenses incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Donnie D. and Wendy I. Helser, Glad Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,179.87 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Vince Johnson, East Wellington Drive, Warsaw, $3,652.52, and George and Grace Shepherd, Ind. 331, Tippecanoe, $5,564.11.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• City of Warsaw vs. John Lloyd. Plaintiff awarded $2,196.83 by default, plus court costs.
• City of Warsaw awarded the amounts noted, plus court costs, from the following people: Homer and Charline Hamilton, $835.78, and Jerry L. and Debra D.Miller, $640.36.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Randell and Betty J. Stone. Plaintiff awarded $8,370.52.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Maximiano R. Alvarado, $3,308.47; Sharon Kay Prater Miller and Robert Miller, $3,326.50; Amy L. and Clarence W. Griese, $3,255.08; Stacey Slusher and Brenda Troyer, $5,623.90; John H.E. Heckaman, $7,429.93; Matthew Wayne Mosier, $5,118.86;and Randy and Donna Warren, 14,926.77.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Rebecca L. Stouder. Plaintiff awarded $1,975.51 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First North American National Bank vs. Leanne M. Coffman. Plaintiff awarded $4,114.78 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• NBD Bank/NA vs. Tara R. Moore and Jeremy Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $9,616.67 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Ohio Casualty Group Insurance Co. vs. Betty Davis. Plaintiff awarded $7,162.76 by default, plus court costs.
• PPG Industries Inc., doing business as PPG Architectural Finishes Inc., vs. Jack McKinley, doing business as Custom Design Interiors, also known as CDI. Plaintiff awarded $22,606.51, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Cindy L. Semler. Plaintiff awarded $9,490.18 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. vs. Cloyd M. Pruitt, Credit Acceptance Corp., and Bank One/NA, successor by merger to Bank One Indianapolis/NA. Plaintiff awarded $58,454.99 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. William D. Owens. Plaintiff awarded $10,366.19 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Jagger Hardware Co. Inc. and Larry W. and Evelyn L. Jagger vs. Hall Hardware Inc., Mark E. Bishopp and John Does 1, 2 and 3. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Principal Life Insurance Co., formerly known as Principal Mutual Life Insurance Co. vs. Rein Warsaw Associates, L.P., and Chicago Title Insurance Co.
• Rein Warsaw Associates vs. MRG Ltd. and Principal Life Insurance Co., formerly known as Principal Mutual Life Insurance Co. This case against Principal Life Insurance only and remains pending against MRG Ltd.
• Papakeechie Protective Association vs. Charles J. Stuckman and Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District.
• Javier Cantu vs. David E. Barnes, Landstar Ranger Inc., Ranger Transportation Inc. and Ranger Transport. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Rebecca D. Miller vs. Warsaw Real Estate Properties.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services vs. Richard R. Wines, North Pine Drive, Syracuse.
• National City Bank vs. David P. Sr. and Shari L. Brettell. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Michael J. Swain.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Zachary T. Netzley.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Matthew P. and Sandra K. McClellan. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $141 per week in child support. Jan. 25.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Kent J. Lindzy, West CR 900S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $5,900 due on note, plus interest and court costs.
• U.S. Bank National Association vs. Alvin W. and Jennifer Sue Prater, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $66,591.47 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, expenses incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Norwest Mortgage Inc. vs. John G. and Sandra J.Ruiz, North Koher Road, Syracuse; United Companies Lending Corp., Indianapolis; and General Motors Acceptance Corp., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $49,478.30 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• ABE Corp. vs. JBP Transport, L.C., and Perry Leslie, both of Springfield, Mo. Plaintiff seeks $141,346.61 due from Oct. 21, 1998, judgment in the Circuit Court of Green County, Mo., plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Belcher
Rachael Evans-Belcher and Ray Belcher, Barbee Road, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 30, 1998, and separated Jan. 20, 1999. There is one minor child.
Olvera/Delgado
Lydia E. Olvera and Mark A.R. Delgado, Sheridan Street, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 3, 1992, and separated Dec. 12, 1998. There are no minor children.
Wetzel
Sherryl Wetzel, Kosciusko County, and William I. Wetzel, EMS D18C Lane, Syracuse. They were married Aug. 30, 1986, and separated Nov. 27, 1998. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Jean Marie Wells vs. Robert Lee Casey. Plaintiff awarded $30,000, plus interest and court costs.
• Snow and Sauerteig vs. Teresa Deafenbaugh. Plaintiff awarded $3,814 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• American Enterprises International Inc. vs. Timothy and Paulette Miller, doing business as American Air Flow. Plaintiff awarded $9,215.36 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Keith D. Fisher, Midwest Collection Services Inc. and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff awarded $74,381.52 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Greenwood Trust Co., t/a The Discover Card, vs. Karen Ann Fisher. Plaintiff awarded $4,556.57 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., assignee of The Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as People's Mortgage Co., vs. Ramon De La Cruz. Plaintiff awarded $45,053.46 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First of America Bank/Indiana, vs. Ronald B. and Pamela S. Barnhart. Plaintiff awarded $8,676.20, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Hershel P. Shoemaker) vs. Guadalupe Patino. Plaintiff awarded $2,378.52 by default, plus interest and court cost.
Name Change
• Beverly J. Stevens' request to change her name to Beverly Jean Miller is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• United Recovery Services Inc. vs. James W. and Kathy Poe.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• David Gregory vs. Mark Delinsky and Dairyland Insurance Co.
• Joshua and Mildred McNeal vs. Anthony Arnold, Warner Cable and Ohio Casualty Insurance Co.
• Debra and Timothy Hawley vs. Hoosier Insurance Co. and Jeffery and Mr. and Mrs. Don Phillips. This case is dismissed against Hoosier Insurance Co. only and remains pending against the Phillipses.
• Unicare Homes Inc., doing business as Applewood Health Care Center, also known as Medco Center of Fort Wayne, vs. Claude Frazier Jr.
• The estate of Steven Reichel, by Suzanne Reichel, personal representative, vs. Ford Motor Co., et al.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., assignee of The Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as People's Mortgage Co., vs. Brian E. and Tracy L. Julian.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Wendy S. and Duane Padgett. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $132 per week in child support. Jan. 15.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Jerry Eugene Wood, 28, and Bobbi Jo Elliott, 29, both of North Elm Street, Silver Lake.
• Charles M. Sapen, 33, and Angela L. Method, 33, both of North CR 100E, Warsaw.
• James J. Kraus Jr., 61, Dogwood Lane, Warsaw, and Dixie D. Yeager, 59, Behlman Drive, Warsaw.

Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Margaret L. and Terry R. Likens vs. Gabe and Pam Rassi. Plaintiffs awarded $800.
• C. Russell Reahard vs. Shawn and Dawn Webb. Plaintiff awarded $2,016.73.
• Jessie M. Hall vs. Anita Parkhurst and Gary Clark. Plaintiff awarded $2,832.43.
• McKenzie Check Advance of Indiana, LLC, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Anthony Martinez $213, and Lucas E. Monnier, $318.50.
• Kim Edmonds vs. William D. Roberts and Windy N. Wrenn. Plaintiff awarded $707.
• Titus Funeral Home vs. Ronald W. Konkle. Plaintiff awarded $1,070.
• Helvey & Associates vs. Michelle Heyvaert Baxter. Plaintiff awarded $719.68.
• Elaine and Allan Albertson vs. Jerimiah Young. Plaintiffs awarded $401.88.
• Jessie M. Hall awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mike Mitchell and Michelle Scott, $2,183, and Crystal Rogers. $250.
• Stephan Enterprises vs. Joseph and Susan Adams. Plaintiff awarded $226.73.
• Penny Lutes and Kim Garey vs. Dana Honeycutt. Plaintiffs awarded $406.72.
• Gipper Development Co., LLC, vs. Rick See. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Martin Financial Management vs. Vickie Ebbler Miller. Plaintiff awarded $2,713.28.

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 January, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Larry Wells, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Luis Valverde, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Modesto Harvey, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Kathy Wilson, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in October 1997, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Kathy Murray, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in October 1997, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Connie Wilson, Claypool.
Fined $24.50 in August 1997, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Susan Strosser, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in August 1997, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jacob Huffer, Warsaw.
Find $74.50 in June 1997; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 48 days were suspended; and license suspended 180 days was William Fitzpatrick, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in December and license suspended 90 days was Shawn Webb, Silver Lake.
Fined $50 in May and license suspended 90 days was John Bullington, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in September 1997 was Debra Foltz, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in June 1997, sentenced to one year in jail and license suspended 180 days was Rogelio Rico, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in January was Thomas Radowski, Leesburg.
Judgment (court costs only) in January against Bryce Currie, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in December were Paul Spencer, Warsaw; Joseph Mounts, Mentone; and Trisha Baldridge, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in September was David Perkins, Winona Lake.
Judgment (court costs only) in July 1997 against and sentenced to 180 days in jail was Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in July 1997 against and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June 1997 was Deb Lovely, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in May 1997 against and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in May 1997 against Brett Hanft, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in January was Brian Robertson, Pierceton.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in December was Shawn Prater, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in August was Arturo Rangel, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November 1997 was Sean Lackey, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $50 in November was Billy Shepherd, Warsaw.
Check Deception - Judgment (court costs only) in October against Dana Honeycutt, Warsaw (two counts).
Fined $125 in May was Hector Acosta, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in August 1997 against Kelly Creger, Cromwell.
Fined $50 in June 1997 was Ronelle Godsey, Syracuse.
Conversion - Fined $50 in August 1997 was Mark Utter, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June 1997 was Anthony Leadford, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in October was Lisa Clark, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August 1997 was Michelle Hopkins, Pierceton.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $25 in July 1997 was Jimmie Patrick, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June 1997, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Don Holland, Warsaw.
Fleeing Law Enforcement - Judgment in November against and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Billy Shepherd, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July 1997 was Shane Burgess, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $50 in December and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Duane Hucker, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in October and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Lynden Swanson, Rochester.
Fined $50 in July was Devan Dotson, Silver Lake.
Fined $50 in June 1997, ordered to pay a $50 domestic violent fee and sentenced to six days in jail was Arnol Ortiz, Milford.
Cruelty To An Animal - Judgment (court costs only) in July against and ordered to make a $100 payment to the Animal Welfare League was David L. Swick, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in January was Kyle Lemler, 17, Nappanee.
Fined $27 in December were Kevin L. Barker, 22, Warsaw; Denise E. Lewallen, 27, Pierceton; Ronald E. White, 27, Winona Lake; Loretta D. Page, 25, Pierceton; and Jeffrey M. Feeney, 25, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in October was John E. Powell, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January was Robert E. Bruce, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December were Joseph M. Fitzpatrick, 21, Warsaw, and Charlotte M. Thomas, 29, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in December were Adam J. Harter, 18, Warsaw, and Paul Kindig, 36, Tippecanoe.
Allow Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in January was Brian J. Lapelle, 43, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in December was Eva M. Marshall, 26, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in December was Luis E. Lopes, 22, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in December were Abraham J. Hepler, 22, Warsaw, and Luis E. Lopes, 22, Warsaw.
Inadequate Brakes - Fined $7 in December was Chad E. Swope, 22, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December was Eric R. Smoroske, 30, Claypool.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in December was Joseph D. Mounts, 23, Mentone.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in December was Modesto R. Harvey, 23, Warsaw.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in November was Mary Lou Burkholder, 61, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in November was David M. Weimer, 49, Syracuse.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
No Snowmobile Registration - Fined $7 in January was William J. Bockman, 45, Winona Lake.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (January) John Bullington, Warsaw; (December) Scott Ousley, Pierceton; (October) Melissa Eppenbaugh, Warsaw; (June) Aaron Adkins, Warsaw; (February) Andy Crisp, Claypool; (July 1997) Janua Riley, Leesburg.
Fleeing Law Enforcement - (August) Arturo Rangel, Warsaw.
Conversion - (November 1997) Clinton Hursey, Syracuse; (October 1997) Katrina Dove, Warsaw; (June 1997) Charles Boring, Warsaw; Claude Clark, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (December) Charles Renschler, Warsaw; (June 1997) Jason Clark, Warsaw.
Battery - (June 1997) Richard Stephens, Warsaw; Joel Beery, Warsaw; Wanda Creamer, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (June 1997) Ana Ruiz, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (July) David W. Teel, Cromwell; (June 1997) Jaime Montelongo, Mentone.
Failure To Ensure Child's Attendance At School - (June 1997) Robynne White, Syracuse (two counts).
Driving While Intoxicated - (December) Charles Renschler, Warsaw; (August) Jerome Kelly, Rochester; (July) Barry Hayden, Pierceton; (May 1997) Renee Rinker, Milford.
Public Intoxication - (December) Charles Renschler, Warsaw.
Cruelty To An Animal - (July) Melissa Swick, Winona Lake.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Hong H. and Daisy Lem and Daisy Lem, as trustee of the Chan Chee Sun Revocable Living Trust, vs. Dennis Pinkerton, North CR 300W, Milford. Plaintiffs seek $2,335 due on rental agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• David C. and Joanne M. Kolbe vs. Charles Fennell, West Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to property on West Center Street, Warsaw.
• James and Beth Shoemaker vs. Amerisure Insurance Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for damages resulting from alleged negligent management of claim. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Salin Bank and Trust Co. vs. Christopher Clark, East Market Street, Warsaw; First Federal Savings Bank, Rochester; and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $10,944.75 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, expenses incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Donnie D. and Wendy I. Helser, Glad Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,179.87 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Vince Johnson, East Wellington Drive, Warsaw, $3,652.52, and George and Grace Shepherd, Ind. 331, Tippecanoe, $5,564.11.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• City of Warsaw vs. John Lloyd. Plaintiff awarded $2,196.83 by default, plus court costs.
• City of Warsaw awarded the amounts noted, plus court costs, from the following people: Homer and Charline Hamilton, $835.78, and Jerry L. and Debra D.Miller, $640.36.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Randell and Betty J. Stone. Plaintiff awarded $8,370.52.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Maximiano R. Alvarado, $3,308.47; Sharon Kay Prater Miller and Robert Miller, $3,326.50; Amy L. and Clarence W. Griese, $3,255.08; Stacey Slusher and Brenda Troyer, $5,623.90; John H.E. Heckaman, $7,429.93; Matthew Wayne Mosier, $5,118.86;and Randy and Donna Warren, 14,926.77.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Rebecca L. Stouder. Plaintiff awarded $1,975.51 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First North American National Bank vs. Leanne M. Coffman. Plaintiff awarded $4,114.78 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• NBD Bank/NA vs. Tara R. Moore and Jeremy Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $9,616.67 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Ohio Casualty Group Insurance Co. vs. Betty Davis. Plaintiff awarded $7,162.76 by default, plus court costs.
• PPG Industries Inc., doing business as PPG Architectural Finishes Inc., vs. Jack McKinley, doing business as Custom Design Interiors, also known as CDI. Plaintiff awarded $22,606.51, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Cindy L. Semler. Plaintiff awarded $9,490.18 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. vs. Cloyd M. Pruitt, Credit Acceptance Corp., and Bank One/NA, successor by merger to Bank One Indianapolis/NA. Plaintiff awarded $58,454.99 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. William D. Owens. Plaintiff awarded $10,366.19 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Jagger Hardware Co. Inc. and Larry W. and Evelyn L. Jagger vs. Hall Hardware Inc., Mark E. Bishopp and John Does 1, 2 and 3. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Principal Life Insurance Co., formerly known as Principal Mutual Life Insurance Co. vs. Rein Warsaw Associates, L.P., and Chicago Title Insurance Co.
• Rein Warsaw Associates vs. MRG Ltd. and Principal Life Insurance Co., formerly known as Principal Mutual Life Insurance Co. This case against Principal Life Insurance only and remains pending against MRG Ltd.
• Papakeechie Protective Association vs. Charles J. Stuckman and Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District.
• Javier Cantu vs. David E. Barnes, Landstar Ranger Inc., Ranger Transportation Inc. and Ranger Transport. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Rebecca D. Miller vs. Warsaw Real Estate Properties.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services vs. Richard R. Wines, North Pine Drive, Syracuse.
• National City Bank vs. David P. Sr. and Shari L. Brettell. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Michael J. Swain.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Zachary T. Netzley.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Matthew P. and Sandra K. McClellan. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $141 per week in child support. Jan. 25.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Kent J. Lindzy, West CR 900S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $5,900 due on note, plus interest and court costs.
• U.S. Bank National Association vs. Alvin W. and Jennifer Sue Prater, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $66,591.47 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, expenses incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Norwest Mortgage Inc. vs. John G. and Sandra J.Ruiz, North Koher Road, Syracuse; United Companies Lending Corp., Indianapolis; and General Motors Acceptance Corp., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $49,478.30 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• ABE Corp. vs. JBP Transport, L.C., and Perry Leslie, both of Springfield, Mo. Plaintiff seeks $141,346.61 due from Oct. 21, 1998, judgment in the Circuit Court of Green County, Mo., plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Belcher
Rachael Evans-Belcher and Ray Belcher, Barbee Road, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 30, 1998, and separated Jan. 20, 1999. There is one minor child.
Olvera/Delgado
Lydia E. Olvera and Mark A.R. Delgado, Sheridan Street, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 3, 1992, and separated Dec. 12, 1998. There are no minor children.
Wetzel
Sherryl Wetzel, Kosciusko County, and William I. Wetzel, EMS D18C Lane, Syracuse. They were married Aug. 30, 1986, and separated Nov. 27, 1998. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Jean Marie Wells vs. Robert Lee Casey. Plaintiff awarded $30,000, plus interest and court costs.
• Snow and Sauerteig vs. Teresa Deafenbaugh. Plaintiff awarded $3,814 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• American Enterprises International Inc. vs. Timothy and Paulette Miller, doing business as American Air Flow. Plaintiff awarded $9,215.36 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Keith D. Fisher, Midwest Collection Services Inc. and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff awarded $74,381.52 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Greenwood Trust Co., t/a The Discover Card, vs. Karen Ann Fisher. Plaintiff awarded $4,556.57 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., assignee of The Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as People's Mortgage Co., vs. Ramon De La Cruz. Plaintiff awarded $45,053.46 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First of America Bank/Indiana, vs. Ronald B. and Pamela S. Barnhart. Plaintiff awarded $8,676.20, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Hershel P. Shoemaker) vs. Guadalupe Patino. Plaintiff awarded $2,378.52 by default, plus interest and court cost.
Name Change
• Beverly J. Stevens' request to change her name to Beverly Jean Miller is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• United Recovery Services Inc. vs. James W. and Kathy Poe.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• David Gregory vs. Mark Delinsky and Dairyland Insurance Co.
• Joshua and Mildred McNeal vs. Anthony Arnold, Warner Cable and Ohio Casualty Insurance Co.
• Debra and Timothy Hawley vs. Hoosier Insurance Co. and Jeffery and Mr. and Mrs. Don Phillips. This case is dismissed against Hoosier Insurance Co. only and remains pending against the Phillipses.
• Unicare Homes Inc., doing business as Applewood Health Care Center, also known as Medco Center of Fort Wayne, vs. Claude Frazier Jr.
• The estate of Steven Reichel, by Suzanne Reichel, personal representative, vs. Ford Motor Co., et al.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., assignee of The Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as People's Mortgage Co., vs. Brian E. and Tracy L. Julian.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Wendy S. and Duane Padgett. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $132 per week in child support. Jan. 15.
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