Times-Union Court News 03-09-1999
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:
• Robert L. Shelton, 39, 15th Street, Winona Lake, and Mary Beth Logan, 33, Fort Wayne Avenue, Warsaw.
• James Andrew Dunn, 24, and Nicole Lynn Overmyer, 24, both of West Jackson Street, Mentone.
• Rick Anthony Lupica, 29, and Lori Lynn Taylor, 28, both of Clay Street, Claypool.
• Jeremy Adam Marsh, 24, and Erin Eleanor Titus, 24, both of North Memorial Parkway, Cromwell.
• James R. Miner, 45, Etna Green, and Nancy Dye Rogers, 44, Sunset Drive, Warsaw.
• Thomas W. Ihrie, 37, and Kimberly I. Yarger, 42, both of East Heritage Drive, Pierceton.
• Alan A. Abair, 43, and Grace Rene' Blanchard, 28, both of North Highland Lane, Leesburg.
• Cody Duwayne Click, 20, and Audra Lynn Meinert, 20, both of Lake View Drive, Winona Lake.
• Farris Dale Warrix, 24, and Brandy Dawn Bussard, 19, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Curtis Ryan Stevedahl, 26, South CR 1000W, Mentone, and Heather Denise Retzer, 21, Presidential Drive, Winona Lake.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Stephen L. and Janice Rutledge, $1,132.89; William Espich Jr., $2,770.76; Dewayne and Doreen O'Connor, $2,121.72; Doris J. Jackson, $467.15; Tamara K. Patten, $848.42; Larry and Billie J. Keaffaber, $2,778.97; April Young Lester, $361.25; Kandice Lackey, $610.16; John G. Goble Jr., $276.51; and Nancy Jane Elliott, $180.63.
• Ron and Alden Stuckman vs. Ester and Miegel Oviedo. Plaintiff awarded $1,460.
• Marek Jarski vs. Joseph J. Lamb. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Pekin Life Insurance Co. vs. Jeff Beasley. Plaintiff awarded $1,450.50.
• Larry Lindstrom vs. Jeromie Bean and Misty Minnick. Plaintiff awarded $200.
• James J. Bohlin vs. Lynn Prout. Plaintiff awarded $608.14.
• ONB Finance Co. Inc. vs. John and Ellen Sarmiento. Plaintiff awarded $1,651.07.
• Glen Ruch, doing business as Ruch International, vs. Aaron Gotham. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Avco Financial Services vs. Daniel R. Kerr. Plaintiff awarded $2,682.10.
• Sterling Management Ltd. awarded the judgment noted against the following people: Barry and Pamela Weaver, $1,365.50, and Keith Koontz, $846.20.
• Barbara Prichard vs. Meggan Hilliker. Plaintiff awarded $118.
• Mark Frey vs. North Central Cooperative Inc. Plaintiff awarded $300 in attorney fees.
• North Central Cooperative Inc. vs. Scott Ousley. Plaintiff awarded $2,637.21.
• Neleigh Petelle vs. Terry Holzheuer. Plaintiff awarded $616.50.
• Ros M. Hopkins vs. Timothy and Leanne Myers. Plaintiff awarded $210.20.
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 February, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Mark Rodriguez, Warsaw, and Gilbert Cox, Mentone.
Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Sean Carver, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Theresa Sparks, Milford.
Fined $49.50 in September, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was John Neer, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Kenneth Merriman, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Dennis Mills, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in November was Salvador Tlahuextl, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in September was Jose Gonzales, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $24.50 in September and license suspended 90 days was Michael Hale, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in September against Michael Hale, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in August and license suspended 90 days was Angela Gasaway, Pierceton.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in September was Juan Nunez, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July was Anselmo Hurar, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Conversion - Fined $125 in February was Bryce Currie, Warsaw.
Judgment in December against and sentenced to seven days in jail was Ricky Johnson, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in March 1998 and sentenced to one year in jail was Neil Harris, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in February were Rebecca Waddle, Warsaw, and Douglas Smith, Milford.
Judgment (court costs only) in February against Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in December against and sentenced to 30 days in jail was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in October was Jorge Sanchez, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in September was Luke Plank, Silver Lake.
Fined $50 in August was Shawn M. Hine, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Sherry Mercer, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in December was Nathan Ries, Pierceton.
Hunting Without Consent - Fined $25 in December was Jay Hyde, Leesburg.
Battery - Fined $100 in December was Jason Lester, Claypool.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $25 in September and license suspended 180 days was Christopher Egolf, Cromwell.
Contributing To A Minor's Illegal Possession Of Alcohol - Fined $50 in September and ordered to perform five days of community service was Elijah Patrick, Pierceton.
Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in April was Michael R. Kneller, 19, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in February were Shanna L. Smith, 19, Warsaw, and Brian N. Wiggs, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May was Jena L. Williams, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May was Chi-Hsien Lu, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were Timothy T. Todd, 31, Pierceton; Amber M. Harmon, 17, Silver Lake; Thomas N. England, 30, Warsaw; Judy D. Flueckiger, 36, Syracuse; and Kyle A. Swihart, 16, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in January was Cheyenne D. Ritenour, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June were Angela S. Anglin, 24, Warsaw, and Christopher A. Breidinger, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April were Aimee E. Hamilton, 25, North Manchester, and Russ A. Weed, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Leonard E. Burns, 28, Tippecanoe.
Fined $7 in December was Michael R. Kneller, 19, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Flashing Signal - Fined $7 in February was Ryan M. Bettinger, 17, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in February were William H. Tompkins, 67, North Webster, and Robert A. Vandal, 34, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in February was William H. Tompkins, 67, North Webster.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in February was Kurt M. Kaiser, 37, Etna Green.
Fined $7 in July was Melinda S. Barley, 23, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $124.50 in September was Todd J. Guiff, 29, Warsaw.
No Motorcycle Endorsement - Fined $17 in June was Susan M. Wilson, 26, Syracuse.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in Frank D. Brown, 27, Cromwell.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in May was Chi-Hsien Lu, 30, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in May was Sandy A. Avalos, 25, Milford.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in March 1998 was Vickie L. Swope, 44, North Webster.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Tobacco By Minor Under Age 18 - Fined $25 in February was Luke P. Meeks, 17, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in February was Jeremy L. Smith, 16, North Webster.
Fined $20 in November was Javier Ramirez, 23, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in May was Christopher A. Torpy, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in April was Donald K. Coplen, 48, Etna Green.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in May against Armando Cervantes, 22, Warsaw.
Judgment in March 1998 against Margarita Martinez, 32, Pierceton.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (February) Judith Fuller, Winona Lake (two counts); Michael Parker, Milford (two counts); Brenda Meadows, North Webster; Sam Crace, Leesburg (two counts); (September) Angela Shaw, Warsaw; (June) Juanita Shahan, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (February) Bryce Currie, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (January) Alfonso Ramos, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (January) Alfonso Ramos, Warsaw; (August) Fernando Ramos, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (September) Dean Anderson, Syracuse; (July) Stuart Lewallen, Cromwell.
Driving Without A License - (September) Juarez Delfino, Winona Lake.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - (August) Shawn M. Hine, Warsaw.
Illegal Transportation Of Alcohol By A Minor - (July) Kenneth Merriman, Warsaw.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (June) Andrew Miller, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commit no other violation during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (February) Evelyn L. Bowser, 82, North Webster.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Shane and Nanci Hanna vs. Paul Davis Systems Inc., Fort Wayne. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for the actual repair of their home in a workmanlike manner and for breach of contract, plus court costs.
• Print-O-Tape Inc. vs. Paul Brewer, doing business as Quality Forms & Checks, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,147.92 due on account, plus interest, $400 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Leroy E. and Dawn R. Ditton, East Center STreet, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $8,766.89 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. Timmy L. Barrand, North Prairie Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,064.98 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Irene Manns vs. Sushil Kumar Bhambri, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a March 28, 1997, auto accident near the intersection of CR 400N and Ind. 15. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and interest and requests a trial by jury.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: David W. Coleman, Plymouth, $1,929.80; Derek D. Anglin, Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw, $1,340.20; and Marilyn S. Krauter, Elkhart, $1,537.40.
• Tealie Goble vs. Woody Paul Shepherd, West Osprey Drive, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks an amount to compensate for cemetery plot, cemetery monument and attorney fees following the death of her son, Keith Reffitt, in 1995. Shepherd pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated causing death and served a four-year prison sentence.
Marriage Dissolutions
Lugo
LuAnn Lugo, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Manuel B. Lugo, South CR 250W, Silver Lake. They were married Nov. 15, 1986, and separated Dec. 13, 1998. There is one minor child.
Orbik
Janet H. Orbik, North CR 450E, Leesburg, and James A. Orbik, North Webster. They were married Nov. 25, 1978, and separated Feb. 17, 1999. There is one minor child.
Zachary
Leigh Ann and Daniel K. Zachary, Ranch Road, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 20, 1977, and separated Feb. 4, 1999. There are three minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Marine Midland Bank vs. Charles J. Long. Plaintiff awarded $6,468.10, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Bernard Vires. Plaintiff awarded $1,779.87 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Chase Manhattan Bank vs. Terry Nanney and Check Protection Systems Inc. Plaintiff awarded $49,651.40 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Marsha R. Smith vs. Dawn Bellamy, South Bruner Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks visitation with her 2-year-old granddaughter. Smith is the child's paternal grandmother.
• David Nunez, Warsaw, vs. Miguel Juarez, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a May 30, 1997, incident in which Nunez was struck in the head with a baseball bat by Juarez. Plaintiff also seeks punitive damages and court costs.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. vs. Martin Edwards, North CR 800E, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $33,032.50 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Fashion Bug vs. Rebecca H. Morris, North West Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $552.69 due on credit card account, plus interest, $120 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. the following people for amounts due on assigned accounts, plus court costs: William and Amy Jenkins, South Franklin Street, Sidney; Stephen D. and Sherry A. Swinehart, North Huntington Street, North Webster; and John D. Sutherlin, West Tower Street, Pierceton.
• James L. Walmer vs. Sandra Entwisle, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $940.50 for check returned for nonsufficient funds, plus interest, $500 in damages for the dishonored check and court costs.
• William and Rebecca Thomas vs. Jane Grady, East CR 1000N, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from Grady's alleged fraudulent and malicious attempt to close down plaintiffs' business. Plaintiffs also seek $2,500 in punitive damages, plus attorney fees and court costs.
Name Change
• Bobbie Lee Ridley, East Market Street, Warsaw, seeks to change her name to Barbara Lee Ridley.
Marriage Dissolutions
Barber
Randall S. Barber, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Lisa M. Barber, EMS C14 Lane, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 14, 1995, and separated Feb. 1, 1999. There are no minor children.
Carroll
Susan and Richard Carroll, East Wooster Road, Winona Lake. They were married July 21, 1992, and separated Jan. 23, 1999. There are three minor children.
DeLucca
Kristina D. DeLucca, North First Street, Pierceton, and Ronald DeLucca, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 26, 1995, and separated Oct. 29, 1995. There are no minor children.
Duzan
Christy R. Duzan, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw, and Michael Duzan, West Palestine Road, Mentone. They were married Sept. 6, 1997, and separated Feb. 23, 1999. There are no minor children.
Flannery
Larry Edward Flannery, East Kilmer Drive, Milford, and Pamela Sue Flannery, Milford. They were married Nov. 22, 1986, and separated Dec. 13, 1998. There are no minor children.
Frost
Ray B. Frost, Syracuse, and Karen Frost, West Valleyview Drive, Syracuse. They were married March 6, 1996, and separated Nov. 2, 1998. There are no minor children.
Hall
Charles and Stacy R. Hall, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. They were married Aug. 7, 1998, and separated Feb. 1, 1999. There are no minor children.
Harris/McClafferty
Ronald Dean Harris, North Main Street, North Webster, and Kimberly Ann McClafferty, Birmingham, Ala. They were married May 12, 1984, and separated June 1, 1992. There are no minor children.
Kauffman
Eli and Barbara Ann Kauffman, Senica Lane, Cromwell. They were married Nov. 7, 1997, and separated Feb. 17, 1999. There are no minor children.
Larkin
Kathy Ann Larkin, North Manchester, and Thomas Patrick Larkin, East CR 500S, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 2, 1972, and separated Dec. 12, 1998. There is one minor child.
McGee
Anne M. McGee, North Park Avenue, Warsaw, and Howard L. McGee, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 5, 1998, and separated Feb. 20, 1999. There are no minor children.
Mitchell
Jennifer L. Mitchell and Victor Mitchell, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married May 25, 1996, and separated Jan. 23, 1999. There is one minor child.
Moran
Darnell Moran, West Boydston Drive, Warsaw, and Steven Moran, South CR 850W, South Whitley. They were married July 2, 1988, and separated Feb. 16, 1999. There are two minor children.
Morehead
Joseph A. Morehead Jr., West Emeline Street, Milford, and Deborah K. Morehead, Kuder Lane, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 26, 1983, and separated Jan. 9, 1999. There are no minor children.
Myers
Tim Myers, West Hoppus Road, Warsaw, and Debbie Myers, Warsaw. They were married July 14, 1990, and separated Sept. 1, 1998. There are two minor children.
Rivera
Peggy Rivera, Court Street, Warsaw, and Richard Rivera, address unknown. They were married Nov. 17, 1989, and separated in June 1990. There are no minor children.
Rowe
Clell A. Rowe, West CR 800S, Claypool, and Cathleen C. Rowe, EMS T13 Lane, Leesburg. They were married Aug. 16, 1996, and separated Jan. 8, 1999. There are no minor children.
Sibert
Jolene Dyan and Scott Allen Sibert, North First Street, Pierceton. They were married June 27, 1998, and separated Dec. 20, 1998. There are no minor children.
Smith
Pamela S. and James R. Smith, South CR 100E, Claypool. They were married May 2, 1998, and separated Feb. 3, 1999. There are no minor children.
Stambaugh
Frances Lee Stambaugh, North Union Street, Warsaw, and James B. Stambaugh, Mallard Drive, Mentone. They were married Sept. 20, 1985, and separated Feb. 11, 1999. There are no minor children.
Stoddard
Gregory M. Stoddard, EMS B6A Lane, Leesburg, and Sabrina Stoddard, North Webster. They were married Nov. 7, 1989, and separated Feb. 19, 1999. There are no minor children.
Tamlin
Kevin Tamlin, South Bruner Road, Warsaw, and Conya Tamlin, South Roosevelt Street, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 14, 1995, and separated Feb. 17, 1999. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• Associates Home Equity Services Inc., formerly known as Ford Consumer Finance Co. Inc., vs. Kenneth R. and Tracy Ousley. Plaintiff awarded $38,471.46 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Indiana Lawrence Bank vs. Steven D. and Sheryl L. Carnes.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Connie and Oliver Bernstein vs. Bruce Lockett and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
• Brendt Smith, doing business as Smith Construction, vs. B. Bodner SR15 LLC and Titan Construction Corp.
• Becky and Robert Fleenor vs. Nicholas Meyers and Allstate Indemnity Co.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Ronald Bradley and Rachel L. (former name Adams restored). Feb. 22.
• Maria and Paul Sayger. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $185 per week in child support. Feb. 23.
• Kimberly Sue and Timothy Todd Frantz. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $79 per week in child support. Feb. 23.
• Spencer Antrobus and Linda Stewart. Feb. 25.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Robert L. Shelton, 39, 15th Street, Winona Lake, and Mary Beth Logan, 33, Fort Wayne Avenue, Warsaw.
• James Andrew Dunn, 24, and Nicole Lynn Overmyer, 24, both of West Jackson Street, Mentone.
• Rick Anthony Lupica, 29, and Lori Lynn Taylor, 28, both of Clay Street, Claypool.
• Jeremy Adam Marsh, 24, and Erin Eleanor Titus, 24, both of North Memorial Parkway, Cromwell.
• James R. Miner, 45, Etna Green, and Nancy Dye Rogers, 44, Sunset Drive, Warsaw.
• Thomas W. Ihrie, 37, and Kimberly I. Yarger, 42, both of East Heritage Drive, Pierceton.
• Alan A. Abair, 43, and Grace Rene' Blanchard, 28, both of North Highland Lane, Leesburg.
• Cody Duwayne Click, 20, and Audra Lynn Meinert, 20, both of Lake View Drive, Winona Lake.
• Farris Dale Warrix, 24, and Brandy Dawn Bussard, 19, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Curtis Ryan Stevedahl, 26, South CR 1000W, Mentone, and Heather Denise Retzer, 21, Presidential Drive, Winona Lake.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Stephen L. and Janice Rutledge, $1,132.89; William Espich Jr., $2,770.76; Dewayne and Doreen O'Connor, $2,121.72; Doris J. Jackson, $467.15; Tamara K. Patten, $848.42; Larry and Billie J. Keaffaber, $2,778.97; April Young Lester, $361.25; Kandice Lackey, $610.16; John G. Goble Jr., $276.51; and Nancy Jane Elliott, $180.63.
• Ron and Alden Stuckman vs. Ester and Miegel Oviedo. Plaintiff awarded $1,460.
• Marek Jarski vs. Joseph J. Lamb. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Pekin Life Insurance Co. vs. Jeff Beasley. Plaintiff awarded $1,450.50.
• Larry Lindstrom vs. Jeromie Bean and Misty Minnick. Plaintiff awarded $200.
• James J. Bohlin vs. Lynn Prout. Plaintiff awarded $608.14.
• ONB Finance Co. Inc. vs. John and Ellen Sarmiento. Plaintiff awarded $1,651.07.
• Glen Ruch, doing business as Ruch International, vs. Aaron Gotham. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Avco Financial Services vs. Daniel R. Kerr. Plaintiff awarded $2,682.10.
• Sterling Management Ltd. awarded the judgment noted against the following people: Barry and Pamela Weaver, $1,365.50, and Keith Koontz, $846.20.
• Barbara Prichard vs. Meggan Hilliker. Plaintiff awarded $118.
• Mark Frey vs. North Central Cooperative Inc. Plaintiff awarded $300 in attorney fees.
• North Central Cooperative Inc. vs. Scott Ousley. Plaintiff awarded $2,637.21.
• Neleigh Petelle vs. Terry Holzheuer. Plaintiff awarded $616.50.
• Ros M. Hopkins vs. Timothy and Leanne Myers. Plaintiff awarded $210.20.
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 February, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Mark Rodriguez, Warsaw, and Gilbert Cox, Mentone.
Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Sean Carver, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Theresa Sparks, Milford.
Fined $49.50 in September, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was John Neer, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Kenneth Merriman, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Dennis Mills, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in November was Salvador Tlahuextl, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in September was Jose Gonzales, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $24.50 in September and license suspended 90 days was Michael Hale, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in September against Michael Hale, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in August and license suspended 90 days was Angela Gasaway, Pierceton.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in September was Juan Nunez, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July was Anselmo Hurar, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Conversion - Fined $125 in February was Bryce Currie, Warsaw.
Judgment in December against and sentenced to seven days in jail was Ricky Johnson, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in March 1998 and sentenced to one year in jail was Neil Harris, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in February were Rebecca Waddle, Warsaw, and Douglas Smith, Milford.
Judgment (court costs only) in February against Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in December against and sentenced to 30 days in jail was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in October was Jorge Sanchez, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in September was Luke Plank, Silver Lake.
Fined $50 in August was Shawn M. Hine, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Sherry Mercer, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in December was Nathan Ries, Pierceton.
Hunting Without Consent - Fined $25 in December was Jay Hyde, Leesburg.
Battery - Fined $100 in December was Jason Lester, Claypool.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $25 in September and license suspended 180 days was Christopher Egolf, Cromwell.
Contributing To A Minor's Illegal Possession Of Alcohol - Fined $50 in September and ordered to perform five days of community service was Elijah Patrick, Pierceton.
Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in April was Michael R. Kneller, 19, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in February were Shanna L. Smith, 19, Warsaw, and Brian N. Wiggs, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May was Jena L. Williams, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May was Chi-Hsien Lu, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were Timothy T. Todd, 31, Pierceton; Amber M. Harmon, 17, Silver Lake; Thomas N. England, 30, Warsaw; Judy D. Flueckiger, 36, Syracuse; and Kyle A. Swihart, 16, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in January was Cheyenne D. Ritenour, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June were Angela S. Anglin, 24, Warsaw, and Christopher A. Breidinger, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April were Aimee E. Hamilton, 25, North Manchester, and Russ A. Weed, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Leonard E. Burns, 28, Tippecanoe.
Fined $7 in December was Michael R. Kneller, 19, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Flashing Signal - Fined $7 in February was Ryan M. Bettinger, 17, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in February were William H. Tompkins, 67, North Webster, and Robert A. Vandal, 34, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in February was William H. Tompkins, 67, North Webster.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in February was Kurt M. Kaiser, 37, Etna Green.
Fined $7 in July was Melinda S. Barley, 23, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $124.50 in September was Todd J. Guiff, 29, Warsaw.
No Motorcycle Endorsement - Fined $17 in June was Susan M. Wilson, 26, Syracuse.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in Frank D. Brown, 27, Cromwell.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in May was Chi-Hsien Lu, 30, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in May was Sandy A. Avalos, 25, Milford.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in March 1998 was Vickie L. Swope, 44, North Webster.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Tobacco By Minor Under Age 18 - Fined $25 in February was Luke P. Meeks, 17, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in February was Jeremy L. Smith, 16, North Webster.
Fined $20 in November was Javier Ramirez, 23, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in May was Christopher A. Torpy, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in April was Donald K. Coplen, 48, Etna Green.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in May against Armando Cervantes, 22, Warsaw.
Judgment in March 1998 against Margarita Martinez, 32, Pierceton.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (February) Judith Fuller, Winona Lake (two counts); Michael Parker, Milford (two counts); Brenda Meadows, North Webster; Sam Crace, Leesburg (two counts); (September) Angela Shaw, Warsaw; (June) Juanita Shahan, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (February) Bryce Currie, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (January) Alfonso Ramos, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (January) Alfonso Ramos, Warsaw; (August) Fernando Ramos, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (September) Dean Anderson, Syracuse; (July) Stuart Lewallen, Cromwell.
Driving Without A License - (September) Juarez Delfino, Winona Lake.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - (August) Shawn M. Hine, Warsaw.
Illegal Transportation Of Alcohol By A Minor - (July) Kenneth Merriman, Warsaw.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (June) Andrew Miller, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commit no other violation during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (February) Evelyn L. Bowser, 82, North Webster.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Shane and Nanci Hanna vs. Paul Davis Systems Inc., Fort Wayne. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for the actual repair of their home in a workmanlike manner and for breach of contract, plus court costs.
• Print-O-Tape Inc. vs. Paul Brewer, doing business as Quality Forms & Checks, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,147.92 due on account, plus interest, $400 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Leroy E. and Dawn R. Ditton, East Center STreet, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $8,766.89 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. Timmy L. Barrand, North Prairie Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,064.98 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Irene Manns vs. Sushil Kumar Bhambri, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a March 28, 1997, auto accident near the intersection of CR 400N and Ind. 15. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and interest and requests a trial by jury.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: David W. Coleman, Plymouth, $1,929.80; Derek D. Anglin, Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw, $1,340.20; and Marilyn S. Krauter, Elkhart, $1,537.40.
• Tealie Goble vs. Woody Paul Shepherd, West Osprey Drive, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks an amount to compensate for cemetery plot, cemetery monument and attorney fees following the death of her son, Keith Reffitt, in 1995. Shepherd pleaded guilty to driving while intoxicated causing death and served a four-year prison sentence.
Marriage Dissolutions
Lugo
LuAnn Lugo, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Manuel B. Lugo, South CR 250W, Silver Lake. They were married Nov. 15, 1986, and separated Dec. 13, 1998. There is one minor child.
Orbik
Janet H. Orbik, North CR 450E, Leesburg, and James A. Orbik, North Webster. They were married Nov. 25, 1978, and separated Feb. 17, 1999. There is one minor child.
Zachary
Leigh Ann and Daniel K. Zachary, Ranch Road, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 20, 1977, and separated Feb. 4, 1999. There are three minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Marine Midland Bank vs. Charles J. Long. Plaintiff awarded $6,468.10, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Bernard Vires. Plaintiff awarded $1,779.87 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Chase Manhattan Bank vs. Terry Nanney and Check Protection Systems Inc. Plaintiff awarded $49,651.40 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Marsha R. Smith vs. Dawn Bellamy, South Bruner Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks visitation with her 2-year-old granddaughter. Smith is the child's paternal grandmother.
• David Nunez, Warsaw, vs. Miguel Juarez, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a May 30, 1997, incident in which Nunez was struck in the head with a baseball bat by Juarez. Plaintiff also seeks punitive damages and court costs.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. vs. Martin Edwards, North CR 800E, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $33,032.50 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Fashion Bug vs. Rebecca H. Morris, North West Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $552.69 due on credit card account, plus interest, $120 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. the following people for amounts due on assigned accounts, plus court costs: William and Amy Jenkins, South Franklin Street, Sidney; Stephen D. and Sherry A. Swinehart, North Huntington Street, North Webster; and John D. Sutherlin, West Tower Street, Pierceton.
• James L. Walmer vs. Sandra Entwisle, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $940.50 for check returned for nonsufficient funds, plus interest, $500 in damages for the dishonored check and court costs.
• William and Rebecca Thomas vs. Jane Grady, East CR 1000N, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from Grady's alleged fraudulent and malicious attempt to close down plaintiffs' business. Plaintiffs also seek $2,500 in punitive damages, plus attorney fees and court costs.
Name Change
• Bobbie Lee Ridley, East Market Street, Warsaw, seeks to change her name to Barbara Lee Ridley.
Marriage Dissolutions
Barber
Randall S. Barber, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Lisa M. Barber, EMS C14 Lane, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 14, 1995, and separated Feb. 1, 1999. There are no minor children.
Carroll
Susan and Richard Carroll, East Wooster Road, Winona Lake. They were married July 21, 1992, and separated Jan. 23, 1999. There are three minor children.
DeLucca
Kristina D. DeLucca, North First Street, Pierceton, and Ronald DeLucca, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 26, 1995, and separated Oct. 29, 1995. There are no minor children.
Duzan
Christy R. Duzan, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw, and Michael Duzan, West Palestine Road, Mentone. They were married Sept. 6, 1997, and separated Feb. 23, 1999. There are no minor children.
Flannery
Larry Edward Flannery, East Kilmer Drive, Milford, and Pamela Sue Flannery, Milford. They were married Nov. 22, 1986, and separated Dec. 13, 1998. There are no minor children.
Frost
Ray B. Frost, Syracuse, and Karen Frost, West Valleyview Drive, Syracuse. They were married March 6, 1996, and separated Nov. 2, 1998. There are no minor children.
Hall
Charles and Stacy R. Hall, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. They were married Aug. 7, 1998, and separated Feb. 1, 1999. There are no minor children.
Harris/McClafferty
Ronald Dean Harris, North Main Street, North Webster, and Kimberly Ann McClafferty, Birmingham, Ala. They were married May 12, 1984, and separated June 1, 1992. There are no minor children.
Kauffman
Eli and Barbara Ann Kauffman, Senica Lane, Cromwell. They were married Nov. 7, 1997, and separated Feb. 17, 1999. There are no minor children.
Larkin
Kathy Ann Larkin, North Manchester, and Thomas Patrick Larkin, East CR 500S, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 2, 1972, and separated Dec. 12, 1998. There is one minor child.
McGee
Anne M. McGee, North Park Avenue, Warsaw, and Howard L. McGee, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 5, 1998, and separated Feb. 20, 1999. There are no minor children.
Mitchell
Jennifer L. Mitchell and Victor Mitchell, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married May 25, 1996, and separated Jan. 23, 1999. There is one minor child.
Moran
Darnell Moran, West Boydston Drive, Warsaw, and Steven Moran, South CR 850W, South Whitley. They were married July 2, 1988, and separated Feb. 16, 1999. There are two minor children.
Morehead
Joseph A. Morehead Jr., West Emeline Street, Milford, and Deborah K. Morehead, Kuder Lane, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 26, 1983, and separated Jan. 9, 1999. There are no minor children.
Myers
Tim Myers, West Hoppus Road, Warsaw, and Debbie Myers, Warsaw. They were married July 14, 1990, and separated Sept. 1, 1998. There are two minor children.
Rivera
Peggy Rivera, Court Street, Warsaw, and Richard Rivera, address unknown. They were married Nov. 17, 1989, and separated in June 1990. There are no minor children.
Rowe
Clell A. Rowe, West CR 800S, Claypool, and Cathleen C. Rowe, EMS T13 Lane, Leesburg. They were married Aug. 16, 1996, and separated Jan. 8, 1999. There are no minor children.
Sibert
Jolene Dyan and Scott Allen Sibert, North First Street, Pierceton. They were married June 27, 1998, and separated Dec. 20, 1998. There are no minor children.
Smith
Pamela S. and James R. Smith, South CR 100E, Claypool. They were married May 2, 1998, and separated Feb. 3, 1999. There are no minor children.
Stambaugh
Frances Lee Stambaugh, North Union Street, Warsaw, and James B. Stambaugh, Mallard Drive, Mentone. They were married Sept. 20, 1985, and separated Feb. 11, 1999. There are no minor children.
Stoddard
Gregory M. Stoddard, EMS B6A Lane, Leesburg, and Sabrina Stoddard, North Webster. They were married Nov. 7, 1989, and separated Feb. 19, 1999. There are no minor children.
Tamlin
Kevin Tamlin, South Bruner Road, Warsaw, and Conya Tamlin, South Roosevelt Street, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 14, 1995, and separated Feb. 17, 1999. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• Associates Home Equity Services Inc., formerly known as Ford Consumer Finance Co. Inc., vs. Kenneth R. and Tracy Ousley. Plaintiff awarded $38,471.46 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Indiana Lawrence Bank vs. Steven D. and Sheryl L. Carnes.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Connie and Oliver Bernstein vs. Bruce Lockett and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co.
• Brendt Smith, doing business as Smith Construction, vs. B. Bodner SR15 LLC and Titan Construction Corp.
• Becky and Robert Fleenor vs. Nicholas Meyers and Allstate Indemnity Co.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Ronald Bradley and Rachel L. (former name Adams restored). Feb. 22.
• Maria and Paul Sayger. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $185 per week in child support. Feb. 23.
• Kimberly Sue and Timothy Todd Frantz. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $79 per week in child support. Feb. 23.
• Spencer Antrobus and Linda Stewart. Feb. 25.
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