Times-Union Court News 02-26-1997
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:
• Diego Martinez-Hernandez, Goshen, and Lenora Hoffman, Warsaw.
• Manuel Eduardo Diaz Marin, 21, and Candace Lee Gray, 18, both of South Indiana Street, Warsaw.
• Ronald Eugene White, 26, and Jennifer Lynn Bean, 25, both of South County Farm Road, Warsaw.
• Orville Eugene Erhart III, 23, and Donna Rae Bottorff, 20, both of Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• Jason Edward Timmerman, 22, East Wooster Road, Pierceton, and Melissa Suz-anne Brumfield, 27, Warsaw.
• David A. Weicht, 41, and Barrie C. Pence, 35, both of Old Road 30E, Pierceton.
• Eric David Wagoner, 20, EMS T18 Lane, Leesburg, and Thea Jonnel Bradway, 18, South Washington Street, Warsaw.
• Daniel H. Shepherd, 46, and Debbie S. Patton, 34, both of East Hazel Drive, Warsaw.
• Ronald Eugene Rodriguez, 18, and Chanda Leea Ramos, 17, both of East Center Street, Warsaw.
• John Paul Bradshaw, 22, and Denise Renee Kaczorowski, 18, both of North CR 150W, Warsaw.
• John Nicholas Hayes, 23, Ligonier, and Kaiyra Lynn Craig, 18, East Wade Lane, North Webster.
• Miguel Angel Diaz Ponce, 31, and Mary Ann Miller, 31, both of Warsaw.
• Philip C. Watson, 72, EMS T46 Lane, Leesburg, and Jane Bruner Shue, 71, EMS B60 Lane, Warsaw.
• John M. Murphy, 38, and Melissa Lynn Messmer, 32, both of West CR 400S, War-saw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• 30 West Auto Sales and Service Inc. vs. Paul Radcliffe. Plaintiff awarded $1,204.75.
• Stump's LP Gas Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Shane B. Arthur, $379.30; Tab Baldridge, $125.22; Tranae Crawford, $192.81; Eddie D. Case, $130.96; and Greg and Rita Martin, $154.84.
• Pinkney J. Pitts vs. Lonnie D. Turner Jr. Plaintiff awarded $222.98.
• McKenzie Check Advance of Indiana vs. Charles E. Mudd. Plaintiff awarded $229.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. vs. Carlos Hall Jr. Plaintiff awarded $1,685.41.
• Mavis Whitehead vs. Patricia Bradley. Plaintiff awarded $1,693.14.
• Executive Office Products vs. Legend Broadcasting 102 c/o Brian Walsh. Plaintiff awarded $845.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeffrey and Rene Arnett, $2,542.06; Ronald and Bertha Mantey, $1,804.17; and Bernice Meadows, $2,612.25.
• Ron Powell vs. Jon Gerald Smith and Sara Sue Jean Bussey. Plaintiff awarded $1,154.11.
• Carolyn Young vs. Sharon Barber. Plaintiff awarded $927.23.
• Sandra L. and Thomas Sharp vs. Neil Staff-ord. Plaintiff awarded $556.62.
• Ace Hardware of Warsaw vs. Matt Blanken-ship. Plaintiff awarded $702.46.
• Bruce A. Woodward and Fields and Fields, an Indiana partnership, vs. Paul Hoffman and Robert Dawson. Plaintiffs awarded $1,500.
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 $323.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Hazel S. Akers, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was William L. Story, 62, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in January; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 54 days will be suspended upon completion of alcohol education class at MedPark; and license suspended 90 days was Douglas A. Schmahl, 54, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in December, sentenced to 12 days in jail, given one year probation and license suspended one year was Lewis M. Wagoner, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Salvador J. Rodriguez, 31, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Cathy L. Watts, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in October; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 48 days will be suspended upon completion of an alcohol treatment program recommended by Bowen Center; and license suspended 90 days was Patricia J. Stewart, 49, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Randy W. Prater, 29, Warsaw, and Douglas Evans, 43, Milford.
Fined $25 in March, sentenced to 10 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was John B. Treece, 31, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Received A License - Fined $50 in December was Gabino Munguia, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in October was Rodolfo Garza, 39, Milford.
Fined $25 in September was Omar Flores, 21, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of A Property Damage Accident - Fined $25 in October, ordered to make restitution of $856.99 to NIPSCO and $1,782.50 to Hoosier Auto Sales, and license suspended 180 days was John D. Delp, 30, Winona Lake.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in September were Delgado J. Brito, 33, Warsaw, and Holly Pickens, 18, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - Fined $51.50 in August was Joseph N. Oswalt, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in July and license suspended 90 days was Daniel K. Smith, 27, Syracuse.
Leaving The Scene Of A Personal Injury Accident - Fined $100 in April, given a 180-day suspended jail sentence and license suspended 180 days was Clarence A. Boswell III, 26, Claypool.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Conversion - Fined $50 in February, sentenced to 10 days in jail and given one year probation was Stephen J. Haifley, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in October and given a one-year suspended jail sentence was Nicole L. Overmeyer, 22, Mentone.
False Informing - Fined $25 in January and sentenced to five days in jail was Richard R. Holbrook, 22, Pierceton.
Fined $100 in April was Bobby F. Dean, 29, Silver Lake.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in December, ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse fee and license suspended 180 days was Lewis M. Wagoner, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in October, ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse fee, given a one-year suspended jail sentence and license suspended 180 days was Clinton Hursey, 20, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in September, ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse fee, given a one-year suspended jail sentence and license suspended 180 days was Jamie E. Woods, 25, North Webster.
Fined $100 in April, ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse fee and given a one-year suspended jail sentence was Bobby F. Dean, 29, Silver Lake.
Criminal Trespass - Fined $50 in November, sentenced to 10 days in jail and given one year probation was Juliano A. Cooper, 20, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $100 in August and given a 180-day suspended jail sentence was Matt-hew Yeazel, 18, Mentone.
Fined $100 in April, given a one-year suspended jail sentence and ordered to make restitution in an amount to be determined for the victim's medical bills was Richard H. Heche, North Webster.
Invasion Of Privacy (Violation Of Restraining Order) - Fined $50 in May and given a 180-day suspended jail sentence was Russell Bailey, 55, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in February was Darrell H. Landrum, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in January were: Gregory S. Haviland, 30, Nappanee; Debra Niles, 18, Mentone; and Adam L. Wagner, 17, Mentone.
Fined $27 in January was Dana M. Harris, 19, North Webster.
Fined $27 in December were: Michael P. Newsome, 22, Warsaw; Charles R. Shepherd, 31, South Whitley; Jason E. Swick, 21, Claypool; and Charles A. Nichols, 32, North Manchester.
Fined $27 in August was Kevin R. Minnix, 24, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in May was David Crawford, 31, Claypool.
Fined $25 in January was Darrell E. Hall, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were: Russell A. Kann, 51, Syracuse; Drew A. Cochran, 33, Leesburg; Wendy M. Stahl, 25, Atwood; Michael A. Andrew, 43, Warsaw; and Russell E. Reich-ard, 50, Bourbon.
Fined $12 in January were: Betty Justice, 53, North Manchester; Kevin E. Perkins, 25, Warsaw; and Joshua D. Wallen, 16, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in December was James J. Marsillett, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October was Aaron Shepherd, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September was Miguel Cacahua, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August was Scott A. Estep, 28, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in July was Daniel K. Smith, 27, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in June was Charlotte A. Patrick, 30, Claypool.
Fined $7 in February were: Harry Caudill, 52, Syracuse; Randal W. Collar, 42, Syracuse; Philip A. Plikerd, 41, Syracuse; Ellen M. Geise, 47, Syracuse; Barbara A. Tucker, 37, Syracuse; Jacqueline S. Pawson, 23, Syra-cuse; Neal C. Bell, 23, Syracuse; Sonya K. Wells, 33, Syracuse; and Maria B. Similton, 47, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in January were Phillip R. Mock, 38, Syracuse, and Joshua D. Wallen, 16, Pierce-ton.
Fined $7 in December was Rolanda R. Holcomb, 34, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in June was Wendy M. Shepherd, 26, Etna Green.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in February was Robert D. Collette, 24, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in January was Brian E. VanBuskirk, 31, Cromwell.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in January was William L. Story, 62, Syracuse.
Failure To Stop For A Train Signal -Fined $7 in January was Lee R. Riggen, 41, War-saw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in January was Toni R. Hughes, 38, Leesburg.
Failure To Yield To Emergency Vehicle - Fined $50 in January was Josiah J. Whetstone, 19, Silver Lake.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in December was Don E. Brown, 20, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in December was Christine R. King, 25, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in February 1996 was Shawn P. McMillian, 27, Larwill.
Vehicle Equipment Violation - Fined $7 in December was Vernon Rodriguez, 22, Winona Lake.
Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in October was Miguel Cacahua, 23, Warsaw.
Improperly Passing School Bus - Fined $25 in April was Millard S. Kirkwood, 79, Syracuse.
The following person also paid $63 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Fishing License - Fined $7 in May was Danny J. Rice, 21, Nappanee.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in February were: Janet R. Holland, 32, Warsaw; Keith A. Starkweather, 18, North Manchester; Adalberto Meyo, 39, Warsaw; Pamela S. Cassel, 44, Pierceton; and Russell A. Veach, 17, North Manchester.
Fined $20 in January were Brittney S. Vervaet, 21, Warsaw, and Suzanne M. Wesley, 24, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in November was Charles E. Bellamy, 26, Claypool.
Fined $20 in June were Wendy M. Shepherd, 26, Etna Green, and Donald M. Chadwick, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in May was Lynn M. Miller, 43, Cromwell.
The following person was found not guilty of charges:
Battery - (August) Keith B. Baker, 23, Cromwell.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
False Informing - (January) Matthew J. Abbett, 21, Pierceton.
Driving While Intoxicated - (January) James J. Hoban, 55, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (January) James J. Hoban, 55, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (October) Patricia J. Stewart, 49, Leesburg.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (September) Holly Pickens, 18, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - (July) Daniel K. Smith, 27, Syracuse.
Battery - (May) Michael D. Sauer, 37, Syracuse; Terry L. Miller, 46, Syracuse; Jennifer Rainey, Syracuse.
Criminal Trespass - (May) Robert M. Weaver, 45, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Deposit National Bank vs. Dawn L. Gagnon, North Jefferson Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks amount due on credit card account agreement, plus court costs.
• Kent E. Hare vs. Timothy C. Zimmerman and Thomas J. Jasper, both of East Hatchery Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $175,251.41 due on real estate contract, plus interest; costs incurred; and foreclosure of contract, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Verva McCorkle, as personal representative of the estate of Donald R. Slone, vs. Timothy W. Miller, Rutter Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damages resulting from a July 7, 1995, auto accident in which Slone was killed. Plaintiff also seeks judgment from loss of Slone's earnings, medical and funeral expenses, costs of administration of estate and attorney fees.
• Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. Joel B. Estep, East Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $38,492.26 due on contract, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; possession of manufactured home; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Everett Daryl Marshall, North CR 600E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,150 due on agreement, plus interest, court costs and $1,603.19 in attorney fees.
• Andrea and Mark Aguilar vs. Katrina Hamernik, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damages resulting from an Oct. 25, 1996, auto accident in Kosciusko County. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Reub Williams & Sons Inc., doing business as Times-Union, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Amanda Wake, West CR 500S, Claypool, $4,706.45, and April Mabon, West CR 250S, Warsaw, $2,466.12.
Marriage Dissolution
Francis
Carrie Lynn Francis, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Roger Lee Francis, North CR 175E, Warsaw. They were married July 28, 1991, and separated Nov. 1, 1996. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Card/FCC National Bank awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Staci S. Smith, $5,631.06; Eric L. Carson, $5,688.93; and Bruce A. Secor, $1,905.95.
• Chrysler Financial Corp., a Michigan corporation, formerly known as Chrysler Credit, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Scott A. Moody, $7,201.12; Sharisa L. Rowe, also known as Hively, $5,431.28; and Charles R. Willard, $3,655.53.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. James E. Dove. Plaintiff awarded $2,458.31 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• The May Department Stores Co., doing business as L.S. Ayres, vs. Cynthia Holle. Plaintiff awarded $414.06, plus court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Kurt and Harold Gunkel. Plaintiff awarded $3,808.65 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sales Finance Inc. vs. Earl and Judith I. Ritchie. Plaintiff awarded $1,515.16 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• J.C. Penney Co. Inc. vs. Cyndee K. Ulmer. Plaintiff awarded $808.42 by default, plus court costs and interest.
• Visa/Fifth Third Bank vs. Terry D. Mudd. Plaintiff awarded $5,293.70 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff, LLP, awarded the judgments noted, plus interest and court costs from the following people: Monty Blanton and Jan Tobias, $3,336.27, and Paul Brewer, $1,359.58.
• Lake View Terrace Mobile Home Park Inc. vs. Terry Turner. Mobile home ordered removed from plaintiff's property and plaintiff awarded $1,900, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Harold E. Moser vs. town of Syracuse.
• City of Warsaw vs. Earl Evans.
Other Action
• Samantha Wideman vs. Indiana High School Athletic Association Inc. et al. The Hon. James Heuer is appointed special judge in this matter.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Ocwen Federal Bank/FSB vs. William J., Mary J. and Yvette Stoll, North Hasse Court, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $98,184.69 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; expenses incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Summit Radio Inc. vs. Brian Walsh, Ligonier. Plaintiff seeks $244,766.41 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. This case was moved on a change of venue from Noble County.
• Robert L. and Marian L. Durr vs. Walter John Kozik, Riverdale, Ill., and all interested persons. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in Enchanted Hills subdivision, Kosciusko County. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Tippy Investments Inc. vs. Robert and Lloyd Gift and Joyce Brower, all of Milton. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate on Tippecanoe Lake. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Michiana Metronet Inc. vs. Joe Haecker, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,137.07 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Michael and Heidi L. Ousley vs. Stone Creek Homes Inc.; Jeffrey A. Owens, as resident agent for Stone Creek Homes Inc.; and Redman Homes. Plaintiffs seek reimbursement for damages incurred and/or repair of the damages to home, plus a judgment for damages from alleged wrongful actions; court costs; and attorney fees.
• Ione Lusch, individually and as parent and natural guardian of her minor daughter, Joyce E. Lusch, vs. G. Cordell and Grant V. Trier, Columbia City. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damages resulting from a July 27, 1994, auto accident on Ind. 5 in Whitley County. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and interest and request a trial by jury. The case was moved on a change of venue from Whitley County.
• Allan Lee Albertson vs. Weldon R. and Marilyn Kincaide, South County Farm Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate in Wayne Township. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Fisher Rotary Well Drilling vs. Landmark Estates Inc., Detroit, Mich., doing business as Milford Mobile Home Park. Plaintiff seeks $550 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Hill
Patty A. Hill, Albion, and Steven R. Hill, EMS B12 Lane, Pierceton. They were married Jan. 22, 1996, and separated Nov. 15, 1996. There are no minor children.
Artrip
Barbara K. Artrip, East Forest Glen Avenue, Leesburg, and Charles Jerome Artrip, Fort Myers, Fla. They were married Nov. 26, 1967, and separated Jan. 1, 1997. There are no minor children.
Rife
Janine Hunter Rife, Burket, and David Edward Rife, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 8, 1994, and separated Feb. 5, 1997. There are no minor children.
Harrison
Alejandra Harrison, East Main Street, Warsaw, and Sherlock Harrison, Kosciusko County. They were married June 15, 1987, and separated Dec. 14, 1996. There are no minor children.
Miller
Kim R. Miller, North Main Street, Syracuse, and Laura L. Miller, East Bowser Road, Syracuse. They were married May 1, 1990, and separated Feb. 14, 1997. There are two minor children.
Legal Separation
Lewis
David A. and Katherine M. Lewis, North CR 250E, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 16, 1987, and separated Feb. 18, 1997. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. Deborah Kay Ruch. Plaintiff awarded $418.67 by default, plus court costs.
• Franklin J. Schaefer, guardian of the person and the estate of Franklin J. Schaefer Jr., an incapacitated adult, vs. Mary L. Cassel, Warsaw Community School Corp., North Central Indiana Special Education Cooperative, Wawasee Community School Corp., Alternative Learning Center, Donna Bower and Kurt Eberhart. Requests for summary judgment granted in favor of Cassel and Wawasee Schools.
• Walsh Securities Inc. vs. Monte R. Dull and American General Finance Inc. Plaintiff awarded $46,560.51 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of lien as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. Brian and Debra Carter. Plaintiff awarded possession of mobile home.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• United Companies Lending Corp. vs. Sara S. Zollinger, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Tammy Lynn and Jeffrey Scott Brown. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $113 per week in child support. Feb. 11.
• Shalan J. (former name Kidd restored) and Gabriel W. Helms. A guardian has been appointed for couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Feb. 13.
• Lasca (former name Kann restored) and Matthew Lynn Furniss. Feb. 19.
• Amy Julia and Kim Allen Fuller. Feb. 19.
• Dan Michael and Darcel Raye Ricci. Feb. 19.
• Jenette and James Fairchild. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Feb. 19.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Shawna R. Brubaker-Loe and Terry L. Loe. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Diego Martinez-Hernandez, Goshen, and Lenora Hoffman, Warsaw.
• Manuel Eduardo Diaz Marin, 21, and Candace Lee Gray, 18, both of South Indiana Street, Warsaw.
• Ronald Eugene White, 26, and Jennifer Lynn Bean, 25, both of South County Farm Road, Warsaw.
• Orville Eugene Erhart III, 23, and Donna Rae Bottorff, 20, both of Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• Jason Edward Timmerman, 22, East Wooster Road, Pierceton, and Melissa Suz-anne Brumfield, 27, Warsaw.
• David A. Weicht, 41, and Barrie C. Pence, 35, both of Old Road 30E, Pierceton.
• Eric David Wagoner, 20, EMS T18 Lane, Leesburg, and Thea Jonnel Bradway, 18, South Washington Street, Warsaw.
• Daniel H. Shepherd, 46, and Debbie S. Patton, 34, both of East Hazel Drive, Warsaw.
• Ronald Eugene Rodriguez, 18, and Chanda Leea Ramos, 17, both of East Center Street, Warsaw.
• John Paul Bradshaw, 22, and Denise Renee Kaczorowski, 18, both of North CR 150W, Warsaw.
• John Nicholas Hayes, 23, Ligonier, and Kaiyra Lynn Craig, 18, East Wade Lane, North Webster.
• Miguel Angel Diaz Ponce, 31, and Mary Ann Miller, 31, both of Warsaw.
• Philip C. Watson, 72, EMS T46 Lane, Leesburg, and Jane Bruner Shue, 71, EMS B60 Lane, Warsaw.
• John M. Murphy, 38, and Melissa Lynn Messmer, 32, both of West CR 400S, War-saw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• 30 West Auto Sales and Service Inc. vs. Paul Radcliffe. Plaintiff awarded $1,204.75.
• Stump's LP Gas Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Shane B. Arthur, $379.30; Tab Baldridge, $125.22; Tranae Crawford, $192.81; Eddie D. Case, $130.96; and Greg and Rita Martin, $154.84.
• Pinkney J. Pitts vs. Lonnie D. Turner Jr. Plaintiff awarded $222.98.
• McKenzie Check Advance of Indiana vs. Charles E. Mudd. Plaintiff awarded $229.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. vs. Carlos Hall Jr. Plaintiff awarded $1,685.41.
• Mavis Whitehead vs. Patricia Bradley. Plaintiff awarded $1,693.14.
• Executive Office Products vs. Legend Broadcasting 102 c/o Brian Walsh. Plaintiff awarded $845.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeffrey and Rene Arnett, $2,542.06; Ronald and Bertha Mantey, $1,804.17; and Bernice Meadows, $2,612.25.
• Ron Powell vs. Jon Gerald Smith and Sara Sue Jean Bussey. Plaintiff awarded $1,154.11.
• Carolyn Young vs. Sharon Barber. Plaintiff awarded $927.23.
• Sandra L. and Thomas Sharp vs. Neil Staff-ord. Plaintiff awarded $556.62.
• Ace Hardware of Warsaw vs. Matt Blanken-ship. Plaintiff awarded $702.46.
• Bruce A. Woodward and Fields and Fields, an Indiana partnership, vs. Paul Hoffman and Robert Dawson. Plaintiffs awarded $1,500.
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 $323.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Hazel S. Akers, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was William L. Story, 62, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in January; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 54 days will be suspended upon completion of alcohol education class at MedPark; and license suspended 90 days was Douglas A. Schmahl, 54, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in December, sentenced to 12 days in jail, given one year probation and license suspended one year was Lewis M. Wagoner, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Salvador J. Rodriguez, 31, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Cathy L. Watts, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in October; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 48 days will be suspended upon completion of an alcohol treatment program recommended by Bowen Center; and license suspended 90 days was Patricia J. Stewart, 49, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Randy W. Prater, 29, Warsaw, and Douglas Evans, 43, Milford.
Fined $25 in March, sentenced to 10 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was John B. Treece, 31, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Received A License - Fined $50 in December was Gabino Munguia, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in October was Rodolfo Garza, 39, Milford.
Fined $25 in September was Omar Flores, 21, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of A Property Damage Accident - Fined $25 in October, ordered to make restitution of $856.99 to NIPSCO and $1,782.50 to Hoosier Auto Sales, and license suspended 180 days was John D. Delp, 30, Winona Lake.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in September were Delgado J. Brito, 33, Warsaw, and Holly Pickens, 18, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - Fined $51.50 in August was Joseph N. Oswalt, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in July and license suspended 90 days was Daniel K. Smith, 27, Syracuse.
Leaving The Scene Of A Personal Injury Accident - Fined $100 in April, given a 180-day suspended jail sentence and license suspended 180 days was Clarence A. Boswell III, 26, Claypool.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Conversion - Fined $50 in February, sentenced to 10 days in jail and given one year probation was Stephen J. Haifley, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in October and given a one-year suspended jail sentence was Nicole L. Overmeyer, 22, Mentone.
False Informing - Fined $25 in January and sentenced to five days in jail was Richard R. Holbrook, 22, Pierceton.
Fined $100 in April was Bobby F. Dean, 29, Silver Lake.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in December, ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse fee and license suspended 180 days was Lewis M. Wagoner, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in October, ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse fee, given a one-year suspended jail sentence and license suspended 180 days was Clinton Hursey, 20, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in September, ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse fee, given a one-year suspended jail sentence and license suspended 180 days was Jamie E. Woods, 25, North Webster.
Fined $100 in April, ordered to pay a $200 drug abuse fee and given a one-year suspended jail sentence was Bobby F. Dean, 29, Silver Lake.
Criminal Trespass - Fined $50 in November, sentenced to 10 days in jail and given one year probation was Juliano A. Cooper, 20, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $100 in August and given a 180-day suspended jail sentence was Matt-hew Yeazel, 18, Mentone.
Fined $100 in April, given a one-year suspended jail sentence and ordered to make restitution in an amount to be determined for the victim's medical bills was Richard H. Heche, North Webster.
Invasion Of Privacy (Violation Of Restraining Order) - Fined $50 in May and given a 180-day suspended jail sentence was Russell Bailey, 55, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in February was Darrell H. Landrum, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in January were: Gregory S. Haviland, 30, Nappanee; Debra Niles, 18, Mentone; and Adam L. Wagner, 17, Mentone.
Fined $27 in January was Dana M. Harris, 19, North Webster.
Fined $27 in December were: Michael P. Newsome, 22, Warsaw; Charles R. Shepherd, 31, South Whitley; Jason E. Swick, 21, Claypool; and Charles A. Nichols, 32, North Manchester.
Fined $27 in August was Kevin R. Minnix, 24, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in May was David Crawford, 31, Claypool.
Fined $25 in January was Darrell E. Hall, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were: Russell A. Kann, 51, Syracuse; Drew A. Cochran, 33, Leesburg; Wendy M. Stahl, 25, Atwood; Michael A. Andrew, 43, Warsaw; and Russell E. Reich-ard, 50, Bourbon.
Fined $12 in January were: Betty Justice, 53, North Manchester; Kevin E. Perkins, 25, Warsaw; and Joshua D. Wallen, 16, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in December was James J. Marsillett, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October was Aaron Shepherd, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September was Miguel Cacahua, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August was Scott A. Estep, 28, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in July was Daniel K. Smith, 27, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in June was Charlotte A. Patrick, 30, Claypool.
Fined $7 in February were: Harry Caudill, 52, Syracuse; Randal W. Collar, 42, Syracuse; Philip A. Plikerd, 41, Syracuse; Ellen M. Geise, 47, Syracuse; Barbara A. Tucker, 37, Syracuse; Jacqueline S. Pawson, 23, Syra-cuse; Neal C. Bell, 23, Syracuse; Sonya K. Wells, 33, Syracuse; and Maria B. Similton, 47, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in January were Phillip R. Mock, 38, Syracuse, and Joshua D. Wallen, 16, Pierce-ton.
Fined $7 in December was Rolanda R. Holcomb, 34, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in June was Wendy M. Shepherd, 26, Etna Green.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in February was Robert D. Collette, 24, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in January was Brian E. VanBuskirk, 31, Cromwell.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in January was William L. Story, 62, Syracuse.
Failure To Stop For A Train Signal -Fined $7 in January was Lee R. Riggen, 41, War-saw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in January was Toni R. Hughes, 38, Leesburg.
Failure To Yield To Emergency Vehicle - Fined $50 in January was Josiah J. Whetstone, 19, Silver Lake.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in December was Don E. Brown, 20, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in December was Christine R. King, 25, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in February 1996 was Shawn P. McMillian, 27, Larwill.
Vehicle Equipment Violation - Fined $7 in December was Vernon Rodriguez, 22, Winona Lake.
Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in October was Miguel Cacahua, 23, Warsaw.
Improperly Passing School Bus - Fined $25 in April was Millard S. Kirkwood, 79, Syracuse.
The following person also paid $63 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Fishing License - Fined $7 in May was Danny J. Rice, 21, Nappanee.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in February were: Janet R. Holland, 32, Warsaw; Keith A. Starkweather, 18, North Manchester; Adalberto Meyo, 39, Warsaw; Pamela S. Cassel, 44, Pierceton; and Russell A. Veach, 17, North Manchester.
Fined $20 in January were Brittney S. Vervaet, 21, Warsaw, and Suzanne M. Wesley, 24, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in November was Charles E. Bellamy, 26, Claypool.
Fined $20 in June were Wendy M. Shepherd, 26, Etna Green, and Donald M. Chadwick, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in May was Lynn M. Miller, 43, Cromwell.
The following person was found not guilty of charges:
Battery - (August) Keith B. Baker, 23, Cromwell.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
False Informing - (January) Matthew J. Abbett, 21, Pierceton.
Driving While Intoxicated - (January) James J. Hoban, 55, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (January) James J. Hoban, 55, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (October) Patricia J. Stewart, 49, Leesburg.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (September) Holly Pickens, 18, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - (July) Daniel K. Smith, 27, Syracuse.
Battery - (May) Michael D. Sauer, 37, Syracuse; Terry L. Miller, 46, Syracuse; Jennifer Rainey, Syracuse.
Criminal Trespass - (May) Robert M. Weaver, 45, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Deposit National Bank vs. Dawn L. Gagnon, North Jefferson Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks amount due on credit card account agreement, plus court costs.
• Kent E. Hare vs. Timothy C. Zimmerman and Thomas J. Jasper, both of East Hatchery Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $175,251.41 due on real estate contract, plus interest; costs incurred; and foreclosure of contract, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Verva McCorkle, as personal representative of the estate of Donald R. Slone, vs. Timothy W. Miller, Rutter Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damages resulting from a July 7, 1995, auto accident in which Slone was killed. Plaintiff also seeks judgment from loss of Slone's earnings, medical and funeral expenses, costs of administration of estate and attorney fees.
• Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. Joel B. Estep, East Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $38,492.26 due on contract, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; possession of manufactured home; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Everett Daryl Marshall, North CR 600E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,150 due on agreement, plus interest, court costs and $1,603.19 in attorney fees.
• Andrea and Mark Aguilar vs. Katrina Hamernik, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damages resulting from an Oct. 25, 1996, auto accident in Kosciusko County. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Reub Williams & Sons Inc., doing business as Times-Union, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Amanda Wake, West CR 500S, Claypool, $4,706.45, and April Mabon, West CR 250S, Warsaw, $2,466.12.
Marriage Dissolution
Francis
Carrie Lynn Francis, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Roger Lee Francis, North CR 175E, Warsaw. They were married July 28, 1991, and separated Nov. 1, 1996. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Card/FCC National Bank awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Staci S. Smith, $5,631.06; Eric L. Carson, $5,688.93; and Bruce A. Secor, $1,905.95.
• Chrysler Financial Corp., a Michigan corporation, formerly known as Chrysler Credit, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Scott A. Moody, $7,201.12; Sharisa L. Rowe, also known as Hively, $5,431.28; and Charles R. Willard, $3,655.53.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. James E. Dove. Plaintiff awarded $2,458.31 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• The May Department Stores Co., doing business as L.S. Ayres, vs. Cynthia Holle. Plaintiff awarded $414.06, plus court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Kurt and Harold Gunkel. Plaintiff awarded $3,808.65 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sales Finance Inc. vs. Earl and Judith I. Ritchie. Plaintiff awarded $1,515.16 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• J.C. Penney Co. Inc. vs. Cyndee K. Ulmer. Plaintiff awarded $808.42 by default, plus court costs and interest.
• Visa/Fifth Third Bank vs. Terry D. Mudd. Plaintiff awarded $5,293.70 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff, LLP, awarded the judgments noted, plus interest and court costs from the following people: Monty Blanton and Jan Tobias, $3,336.27, and Paul Brewer, $1,359.58.
• Lake View Terrace Mobile Home Park Inc. vs. Terry Turner. Mobile home ordered removed from plaintiff's property and plaintiff awarded $1,900, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Harold E. Moser vs. town of Syracuse.
• City of Warsaw vs. Earl Evans.
Other Action
• Samantha Wideman vs. Indiana High School Athletic Association Inc. et al. The Hon. James Heuer is appointed special judge in this matter.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Ocwen Federal Bank/FSB vs. William J., Mary J. and Yvette Stoll, North Hasse Court, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $98,184.69 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; expenses incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Summit Radio Inc. vs. Brian Walsh, Ligonier. Plaintiff seeks $244,766.41 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. This case was moved on a change of venue from Noble County.
• Robert L. and Marian L. Durr vs. Walter John Kozik, Riverdale, Ill., and all interested persons. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in Enchanted Hills subdivision, Kosciusko County. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Tippy Investments Inc. vs. Robert and Lloyd Gift and Joyce Brower, all of Milton. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate on Tippecanoe Lake. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Michiana Metronet Inc. vs. Joe Haecker, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,137.07 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Michael and Heidi L. Ousley vs. Stone Creek Homes Inc.; Jeffrey A. Owens, as resident agent for Stone Creek Homes Inc.; and Redman Homes. Plaintiffs seek reimbursement for damages incurred and/or repair of the damages to home, plus a judgment for damages from alleged wrongful actions; court costs; and attorney fees.
• Ione Lusch, individually and as parent and natural guardian of her minor daughter, Joyce E. Lusch, vs. G. Cordell and Grant V. Trier, Columbia City. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damages resulting from a July 27, 1994, auto accident on Ind. 5 in Whitley County. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and interest and request a trial by jury. The case was moved on a change of venue from Whitley County.
• Allan Lee Albertson vs. Weldon R. and Marilyn Kincaide, South County Farm Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate in Wayne Township. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Fisher Rotary Well Drilling vs. Landmark Estates Inc., Detroit, Mich., doing business as Milford Mobile Home Park. Plaintiff seeks $550 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Hill
Patty A. Hill, Albion, and Steven R. Hill, EMS B12 Lane, Pierceton. They were married Jan. 22, 1996, and separated Nov. 15, 1996. There are no minor children.
Artrip
Barbara K. Artrip, East Forest Glen Avenue, Leesburg, and Charles Jerome Artrip, Fort Myers, Fla. They were married Nov. 26, 1967, and separated Jan. 1, 1997. There are no minor children.
Rife
Janine Hunter Rife, Burket, and David Edward Rife, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 8, 1994, and separated Feb. 5, 1997. There are no minor children.
Harrison
Alejandra Harrison, East Main Street, Warsaw, and Sherlock Harrison, Kosciusko County. They were married June 15, 1987, and separated Dec. 14, 1996. There are no minor children.
Miller
Kim R. Miller, North Main Street, Syracuse, and Laura L. Miller, East Bowser Road, Syracuse. They were married May 1, 1990, and separated Feb. 14, 1997. There are two minor children.
Legal Separation
Lewis
David A. and Katherine M. Lewis, North CR 250E, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 16, 1987, and separated Feb. 18, 1997. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. Deborah Kay Ruch. Plaintiff awarded $418.67 by default, plus court costs.
• Franklin J. Schaefer, guardian of the person and the estate of Franklin J. Schaefer Jr., an incapacitated adult, vs. Mary L. Cassel, Warsaw Community School Corp., North Central Indiana Special Education Cooperative, Wawasee Community School Corp., Alternative Learning Center, Donna Bower and Kurt Eberhart. Requests for summary judgment granted in favor of Cassel and Wawasee Schools.
• Walsh Securities Inc. vs. Monte R. Dull and American General Finance Inc. Plaintiff awarded $46,560.51 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of lien as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. Brian and Debra Carter. Plaintiff awarded possession of mobile home.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• United Companies Lending Corp. vs. Sara S. Zollinger, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Tammy Lynn and Jeffrey Scott Brown. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $113 per week in child support. Feb. 11.
• Shalan J. (former name Kidd restored) and Gabriel W. Helms. A guardian has been appointed for couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Feb. 13.
• Lasca (former name Kann restored) and Matthew Lynn Furniss. Feb. 19.
• Amy Julia and Kim Allen Fuller. Feb. 19.
• Dan Michael and Darcel Raye Ricci. Feb. 19.
• Jenette and James Fairchild. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Feb. 19.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Shawna R. Brubaker-Loe and Terry L. Loe. [[In-content Ad]]
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