Times-Union Court News 03-24-1998
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Richard Charles Miotto, 24, and Tracy Lynne Ackels, 23, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Mark D. Haney, 32, EMS C19 Lane, Warsaw, and Tange S. Thompson, 33, EMS C17A, Warsaw.
• Gerald D. Pressler, 63, and Judith S. Oaks, 33, both of West First Street, Milford.
• James E. Chandler, 64, and Jerry L. Rust, 62, both of East CR 725S, Warsaw.
• Michael Joseph Welk, 20, and Tricia Marie Suchecki, 18, both of EMS T26 Lane, Leesburg.
• Danny J. Manges, 31, and Julie Hampton, 28, both of North Main Street, Milford.
• Timothy Howard Hawkins Jr., 20, and Delores Ruth Long, 18, both of South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw.
• Joshua Joe Parker, 22, West CR 950S, Silver Lake, and Lichelle Rene Paxton, 22, South CR 200W, Claypool.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robert Osborn, $577.65; Derek Sabo, $701.38; John Honeycutt, $120.46; Cindy A. Leavitt, $199.38; Jose Lopez, $140.58; Julie K. Ryan, $202.02; and Diane L. Wilson, $176.61.
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ronald D. Castle, $626.18, and Howard J. Ramsey, $1,057.96.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Gloria O. Saldivar. Plaintiff awarded $944.01.
• Judith Hussey vs. Terry W. and Chris Beatty. Plaintiff awarded $650.
• Danny Amburgey vs. Mary Crace, now known as Mary Prater. Plaintiff awarded $550.
• Main Channel Marina vs. Mike Koch. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mark Grow, $949.54; Sandy Gray, $762.59; Ronald and Rose Wright, $1,653.42; Henry J. Gutowski, $1,116.35; Robert E. and Angela S. Marshall, $1,484.91; Ray and Panessia Burke, $2,209.16; Kevin and Sharon K. Herring, $1,701.92; Terry A. Woodling, $146.55; Gary V. and Tabitha Syndram, $516.07; and Charles D. and Tamela Hall, $421.63.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. Larry H. Snyder. Plaintiff awarded $1,510.14.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Kristopher Williams. Plaintiff awarded $686.72.
• Richard Brungardt vs. Steven L. Grevenstuk. Plaintiff awarded $363.20.
• McKenzie Check Advance of Indiana vs. Rachel A. Heaton. Plaintiff awarded $284.50.
• Troy Ross vs. Marvin W. Anderson. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Marvin R. Oakley vs. Neva Phommachank. Plaintiff awarded $337.50.
• John N. Sorensen vs. Debra S. Baker. Plaintiff awarded $210.
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, license restricted 180 days and ordered to participate in the Victim's Impact Panel was Troy Whetten, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Marion Flannery, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February and sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 54 days will be suspended upon participation in the Victim's Impact Panel, was Charles Sherwood, North Webster.
Fined $24.50 in July and sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 54 days will be suspended upon reimbursement of court-appointed counsel, was Linda Warren, Silver Lake.
Fined $24.50 in May; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 54 days were suspended; and license suspended 90 days was David Hunt, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in March 1997, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Peter Radcliff, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in January was Billi Lozano, Leesburg.
Fined $49.50 in July was Toni Woten, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in March was Michael West, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in February were Leonard Morseau, Syracuse; Alex Sielesnew, Pierceton; William Hendricks, Warsaw; and Lynna Eastman, Syracuse.
Judgment (court costs only) in June against and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Public Indecency - Fined $50 in March was Sterling Howard, Warsaw.
Fined $75 in June was Kenneth Fisher, Pierceton.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Judgment (court costs only) in March against Sterling Howard, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in March was Irene Black, Pierceton.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in February were Scott Egolf, Claypool; Samantha Adkins, Warsaw; and Kit Craft, Pierceton.
Glue Sniffing - Fined $50 in February was Michael Hirshey, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $250 in February was Bryon Warren, Claypool.
Criminal Conversion - Fined $50 in January was Brent Cox, Silver Lake.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in November was Mark A. James, 23, North Webster.
Fined $27 in March were Carl A. Hartwell, 19, Atwood, and Tena K. Williams, 46, Etna Green.
Fined $27 in February were Rebecca J. Shaw, 17, Milford; Jeramy T. Swartz, 26, Warsaw; Adam J. Snyder, 20, Warsaw; Steven C. Kurosky, 18, Warsaw; Amanda M. Patrick, 20, Warsaw; Dennis K. Schaaf, 34, North Webster; and Matthew A. Lopshire, 25, South Whitley.
Fined $12 in March were Robert R. Riemersma, 52, North Manchester, and Rana L. Brubaker, 33, Burket.
Fined $12 in February were Bryan M. Glova, 18, Warsaw, and Sabrina Jo England, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January was Justin Young, 24, Claypool.
Fined $7 in February were Paul Hoffer, 55, Warsaw, and Patricia A. Biesemeyer, 22, North Webster.
No Registration - Fined $7 in February was Heath T. Roberts, 23, Etna Green.
Expired Medical Card - Fined $17 in February was Paul Hoffer, 55, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in February was Travis A. Miller, 16, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in November was Erika Martinez, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Gregory C. Martin, 31, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop For Train Signal - Fined $7 in January was Norman Vanlaningham, Milford.
False Registration - Fined $7 in November was Erika Martinez, 23, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
Expired Snowmobile Registration - Fined $7 in January was Clarke T. Rutledge, 36, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in February were Rodney J. Sellers, 17, Warsaw; Travis A. Miller, 16, Syracuse; Robbie See, 34, Warsaw; Irvin J. Hawkins, 59, Syracuse; and Jesus Perez, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in January was Darren Kline, 22, Claypool.
Fined $20 in October was Brian L. Shepherd, 17, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Public Intoxication - (March) Charles Fletcher, Bourbon; (July) Richard Svinarich, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - (March) Daniel Schuh, Warsaw (eight counts).
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (February) Bryon Warren, Claypool.
Driving While Intoxicated - (December) William West, Silver Lake.
Disorderly Conduct - (July) Richard Svinarich, Warsaw.
Battery - (June) Kevin Bartley, Warsaw; Gary King, Leesburg.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (March 1997) Peter Radcliff, Leesburg.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (February) Martha Q. Horn, 28, Silver Lake; Walter E. Oliver, 50, Warsaw; Christian H. Oliver, 22, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Regina Marie Niccum, Meadow Ridge Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,366.56 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Basil J. Hale, North CR 850W, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $4,065.63 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• St. Anthony Medical Center Inc., Crown Point, vs. Robert S. Divine, South Detroit Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $643.55 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Lehman
Matthew and Toni Lehman, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. They were married Jan. 2, 1993, and separated March 13, 1998. There is one minor child.
Hurley
Keith Randall Hurley, West CR 400N, Warsaw, and Amy Marie Hurley, West CR 100S, Warsaw. They were married March 5, 1993, and separated Feb. 25, 1998. 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
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Vivian Sue Scribner, $6,231.08, and Jack L. Cooper Jr., $6,948.56.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Adam Trueblood. Plaintiff awarded $5,254.73, plus interest and court costs.
• RBP Inc. vs. Kyle Mosher. Plaintiff awarded $5,128.08.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Mundaca Financial Services, LLC, vs. Robert K. and Karen S. Langley.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Ronald Andrew and Nannette Lynn Wright. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered. March 13.
• Sheri L. and Charles E. Cretcher. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. March 13.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Jennie A. and John A. Burton.
Other Action
• Woody Shepherd's request for reinstatement of driving privileges is granted.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Lake City Bank vs. Kindig Family Trust; Rose M. Kindig, South CR 675W, Claypool; and Jerry L. Kindig, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $245,349.91 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Warsaw Siding & Supply Co. vs. Surroundings Sprinkler Systems Inc., doing business as Century Cedar Log Homes, East CR 250S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $6,378 due on account, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• Commercial Credit, Huntington, vs. April A. Townsend, U.S. 30E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,508.37 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Norwest Bank Minnesota/NA vs. Michael J. Wills, South CR 300E, Claypool; First National Bank of Warsaw; and Warsaw Community School Corp. Plaintiff seeks $70,222 due on note, plus interest, costs incurred, $1,500 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Heiman
Ernest U. Heiman, Goshen, and Gladys I. Heiman, Northshore Drive, Syracuse. They were married Nov. 7, 1980, and separated Nov. 9, 1997. There are two minor children. This case was moved on a change of venue from Elkhart County.
Easterday
Steven D. Easterday, Kosciusko County, and Rebecca L. Easterday, South CR 400E, Pierceton. They were married June 26, 1997, and separated Feb. 5, 1998. There are no minor children.
Kissell
Tara Ann Kissell, South High Street, Warsaw, and Mark Kelly Kissell, EMS T36 Lane, Leesburg. They were married June 25, 1994, and separated Jan. 16, 1998. There are no minor children.
O'Connor
Doreen L. and DeWayne O'Connor, Lake John Circle, Winona Lake. They were married Jan. 31, 1981, and separated March 13, 1998. There are two minor children.
Smith
Phillip A. Smith, North Park Avenue, Warsaw, and Judy A. Smith, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. They were married June 30, 1990, and separated Feb. 1, 1998. There are four minor children.
Snyder
Michelle Snyder, East Heritage Drive, Pierceton, and Phillip Snyder, East CR 175N, Warsaw. They were married July 29, 1996, and separated in July 1997. There are no minor children.
Hochstetler
Kelly R. and David L. Hochstetler, Pierceton. They were married Jan. 17, 1997, and separated March 7, 1998. There is one minor child.
Hunt
Melissa Hunt, South Mill Street, Mentone, and William E. Hunt, West CR 100S, Warsaw. They were married May 20 of a year not indicated and separated March 8 of a year not indicated. There is one minor child.
Chizum
Eric S. and Amy S. Chizum, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. They were married May 15, 1993, and separated March 17, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• American General Finance vs. Karen L. and Alan Faris. Plaintiff awarded $2,805.69 by default, plus court costs.
• Greenwood Trust Co., by its servicing agent, Novus Services Inc., doing business as Discover Card, vs. Rudolph Reyna. Plaintiff awarded $4,128.51 by default, plus court costs.
• 1st Source Bank vs. Clar-Net Group Inc. and Gary D. Neterer. Plaintiff awarded $89,988.15, plus interest, $13,300 in attorney fees and possession of collateral, with sale to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Michele Lee Schieler's request to change her name to Michele Lee Lehman is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• James R. Cramsie vs. the estate of Joseph C. Mannan and Joseph C. Mannan.
• Charles M. Sapen vs. Dawn R. Prichard and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. This case is dismissed against State Farm only and continues against Prichard, with the matter to be set for mediation.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Federal National Mortgage Association vs. Daniel L. Kessler.
• Norwest Bank of Minnesota/NA vs. Daniel J. Emery, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Merl and Margaret Blue. March 11.
• Ruby and Virgil Ray Stephens. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. March 12.
• Milton F. and Tiffeny Ann Bain. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $300 per month in child support. March 12.
• Bennie and Linda Sue Hively. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. March 13.
• Jennifer Ann (former name Thomas restored) and Steven E. McMullen. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child.Father ordered to pay $52 per week in child support. March 16.
• Lori Lynn and Karl Burdette Schultz. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered. March 16.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Bobby J. and Morgan B. Fashbaugh.
Other Action
• Phil and Sue Bendorf vs. William D. Lemon. The Hon. Michael Rush is appointed special judge in this matter.
• Michael Shirey's request for a probationary driving permit is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Richard Charles Miotto, 24, and Tracy Lynne Ackels, 23, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Mark D. Haney, 32, EMS C19 Lane, Warsaw, and Tange S. Thompson, 33, EMS C17A, Warsaw.
• Gerald D. Pressler, 63, and Judith S. Oaks, 33, both of West First Street, Milford.
• James E. Chandler, 64, and Jerry L. Rust, 62, both of East CR 725S, Warsaw.
• Michael Joseph Welk, 20, and Tricia Marie Suchecki, 18, both of EMS T26 Lane, Leesburg.
• Danny J. Manges, 31, and Julie Hampton, 28, both of North Main Street, Milford.
• Timothy Howard Hawkins Jr., 20, and Delores Ruth Long, 18, both of South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw.
• Joshua Joe Parker, 22, West CR 950S, Silver Lake, and Lichelle Rene Paxton, 22, South CR 200W, Claypool.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robert Osborn, $577.65; Derek Sabo, $701.38; John Honeycutt, $120.46; Cindy A. Leavitt, $199.38; Jose Lopez, $140.58; Julie K. Ryan, $202.02; and Diane L. Wilson, $176.61.
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ronald D. Castle, $626.18, and Howard J. Ramsey, $1,057.96.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Gloria O. Saldivar. Plaintiff awarded $944.01.
• Judith Hussey vs. Terry W. and Chris Beatty. Plaintiff awarded $650.
• Danny Amburgey vs. Mary Crace, now known as Mary Prater. Plaintiff awarded $550.
• Main Channel Marina vs. Mike Koch. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mark Grow, $949.54; Sandy Gray, $762.59; Ronald and Rose Wright, $1,653.42; Henry J. Gutowski, $1,116.35; Robert E. and Angela S. Marshall, $1,484.91; Ray and Panessia Burke, $2,209.16; Kevin and Sharon K. Herring, $1,701.92; Terry A. Woodling, $146.55; Gary V. and Tabitha Syndram, $516.07; and Charles D. and Tamela Hall, $421.63.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. Larry H. Snyder. Plaintiff awarded $1,510.14.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Kristopher Williams. Plaintiff awarded $686.72.
• Richard Brungardt vs. Steven L. Grevenstuk. Plaintiff awarded $363.20.
• McKenzie Check Advance of Indiana vs. Rachel A. Heaton. Plaintiff awarded $284.50.
• Troy Ross vs. Marvin W. Anderson. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Marvin R. Oakley vs. Neva Phommachank. Plaintiff awarded $337.50.
• John N. Sorensen vs. Debra S. Baker. Plaintiff awarded $210.
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, license restricted 180 days and ordered to participate in the Victim's Impact Panel was Troy Whetten, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Marion Flannery, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February and sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 54 days will be suspended upon participation in the Victim's Impact Panel, was Charles Sherwood, North Webster.
Fined $24.50 in July and sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 54 days will be suspended upon reimbursement of court-appointed counsel, was Linda Warren, Silver Lake.
Fined $24.50 in May; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 54 days were suspended; and license suspended 90 days was David Hunt, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in March 1997, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Peter Radcliff, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in January was Billi Lozano, Leesburg.
Fined $49.50 in July was Toni Woten, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in March was Michael West, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in February were Leonard Morseau, Syracuse; Alex Sielesnew, Pierceton; William Hendricks, Warsaw; and Lynna Eastman, Syracuse.
Judgment (court costs only) in June against and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Public Indecency - Fined $50 in March was Sterling Howard, Warsaw.
Fined $75 in June was Kenneth Fisher, Pierceton.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Judgment (court costs only) in March against Sterling Howard, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in March was Irene Black, Pierceton.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in February were Scott Egolf, Claypool; Samantha Adkins, Warsaw; and Kit Craft, Pierceton.
Glue Sniffing - Fined $50 in February was Michael Hirshey, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $250 in February was Bryon Warren, Claypool.
Criminal Conversion - Fined $50 in January was Brent Cox, Silver Lake.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in November was Mark A. James, 23, North Webster.
Fined $27 in March were Carl A. Hartwell, 19, Atwood, and Tena K. Williams, 46, Etna Green.
Fined $27 in February were Rebecca J. Shaw, 17, Milford; Jeramy T. Swartz, 26, Warsaw; Adam J. Snyder, 20, Warsaw; Steven C. Kurosky, 18, Warsaw; Amanda M. Patrick, 20, Warsaw; Dennis K. Schaaf, 34, North Webster; and Matthew A. Lopshire, 25, South Whitley.
Fined $12 in March were Robert R. Riemersma, 52, North Manchester, and Rana L. Brubaker, 33, Burket.
Fined $12 in February were Bryan M. Glova, 18, Warsaw, and Sabrina Jo England, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January was Justin Young, 24, Claypool.
Fined $7 in February were Paul Hoffer, 55, Warsaw, and Patricia A. Biesemeyer, 22, North Webster.
No Registration - Fined $7 in February was Heath T. Roberts, 23, Etna Green.
Expired Medical Card - Fined $17 in February was Paul Hoffer, 55, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in February was Travis A. Miller, 16, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in November was Erika Martinez, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Gregory C. Martin, 31, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop For Train Signal - Fined $7 in January was Norman Vanlaningham, Milford.
False Registration - Fined $7 in November was Erika Martinez, 23, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
Expired Snowmobile Registration - Fined $7 in January was Clarke T. Rutledge, 36, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in February were Rodney J. Sellers, 17, Warsaw; Travis A. Miller, 16, Syracuse; Robbie See, 34, Warsaw; Irvin J. Hawkins, 59, Syracuse; and Jesus Perez, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in January was Darren Kline, 22, Claypool.
Fined $20 in October was Brian L. Shepherd, 17, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Public Intoxication - (March) Charles Fletcher, Bourbon; (July) Richard Svinarich, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - (March) Daniel Schuh, Warsaw (eight counts).
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (February) Bryon Warren, Claypool.
Driving While Intoxicated - (December) William West, Silver Lake.
Disorderly Conduct - (July) Richard Svinarich, Warsaw.
Battery - (June) Kevin Bartley, Warsaw; Gary King, Leesburg.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (March 1997) Peter Radcliff, Leesburg.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (February) Martha Q. Horn, 28, Silver Lake; Walter E. Oliver, 50, Warsaw; Christian H. Oliver, 22, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Regina Marie Niccum, Meadow Ridge Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,366.56 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Basil J. Hale, North CR 850W, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $4,065.63 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• St. Anthony Medical Center Inc., Crown Point, vs. Robert S. Divine, South Detroit Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $643.55 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Lehman
Matthew and Toni Lehman, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. They were married Jan. 2, 1993, and separated March 13, 1998. There is one minor child.
Hurley
Keith Randall Hurley, West CR 400N, Warsaw, and Amy Marie Hurley, West CR 100S, Warsaw. They were married March 5, 1993, and separated Feb. 25, 1998. 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
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Vivian Sue Scribner, $6,231.08, and Jack L. Cooper Jr., $6,948.56.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Adam Trueblood. Plaintiff awarded $5,254.73, plus interest and court costs.
• RBP Inc. vs. Kyle Mosher. Plaintiff awarded $5,128.08.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Mundaca Financial Services, LLC, vs. Robert K. and Karen S. Langley.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Ronald Andrew and Nannette Lynn Wright. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered. March 13.
• Sheri L. and Charles E. Cretcher. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. March 13.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Jennie A. and John A. Burton.
Other Action
• Woody Shepherd's request for reinstatement of driving privileges is granted.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Lake City Bank vs. Kindig Family Trust; Rose M. Kindig, South CR 675W, Claypool; and Jerry L. Kindig, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $245,349.91 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Warsaw Siding & Supply Co. vs. Surroundings Sprinkler Systems Inc., doing business as Century Cedar Log Homes, East CR 250S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $6,378 due on account, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• Commercial Credit, Huntington, vs. April A. Townsend, U.S. 30E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,508.37 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Norwest Bank Minnesota/NA vs. Michael J. Wills, South CR 300E, Claypool; First National Bank of Warsaw; and Warsaw Community School Corp. Plaintiff seeks $70,222 due on note, plus interest, costs incurred, $1,500 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Heiman
Ernest U. Heiman, Goshen, and Gladys I. Heiman, Northshore Drive, Syracuse. They were married Nov. 7, 1980, and separated Nov. 9, 1997. There are two minor children. This case was moved on a change of venue from Elkhart County.
Easterday
Steven D. Easterday, Kosciusko County, and Rebecca L. Easterday, South CR 400E, Pierceton. They were married June 26, 1997, and separated Feb. 5, 1998. There are no minor children.
Kissell
Tara Ann Kissell, South High Street, Warsaw, and Mark Kelly Kissell, EMS T36 Lane, Leesburg. They were married June 25, 1994, and separated Jan. 16, 1998. There are no minor children.
O'Connor
Doreen L. and DeWayne O'Connor, Lake John Circle, Winona Lake. They were married Jan. 31, 1981, and separated March 13, 1998. There are two minor children.
Smith
Phillip A. Smith, North Park Avenue, Warsaw, and Judy A. Smith, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. They were married June 30, 1990, and separated Feb. 1, 1998. There are four minor children.
Snyder
Michelle Snyder, East Heritage Drive, Pierceton, and Phillip Snyder, East CR 175N, Warsaw. They were married July 29, 1996, and separated in July 1997. There are no minor children.
Hochstetler
Kelly R. and David L. Hochstetler, Pierceton. They were married Jan. 17, 1997, and separated March 7, 1998. There is one minor child.
Hunt
Melissa Hunt, South Mill Street, Mentone, and William E. Hunt, West CR 100S, Warsaw. They were married May 20 of a year not indicated and separated March 8 of a year not indicated. There is one minor child.
Chizum
Eric S. and Amy S. Chizum, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. They were married May 15, 1993, and separated March 17, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• American General Finance vs. Karen L. and Alan Faris. Plaintiff awarded $2,805.69 by default, plus court costs.
• Greenwood Trust Co., by its servicing agent, Novus Services Inc., doing business as Discover Card, vs. Rudolph Reyna. Plaintiff awarded $4,128.51 by default, plus court costs.
• 1st Source Bank vs. Clar-Net Group Inc. and Gary D. Neterer. Plaintiff awarded $89,988.15, plus interest, $13,300 in attorney fees and possession of collateral, with sale to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Michele Lee Schieler's request to change her name to Michele Lee Lehman is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• James R. Cramsie vs. the estate of Joseph C. Mannan and Joseph C. Mannan.
• Charles M. Sapen vs. Dawn R. Prichard and State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. This case is dismissed against State Farm only and continues against Prichard, with the matter to be set for mediation.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Federal National Mortgage Association vs. Daniel L. Kessler.
• Norwest Bank of Minnesota/NA vs. Daniel J. Emery, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Merl and Margaret Blue. March 11.
• Ruby and Virgil Ray Stephens. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. March 12.
• Milton F. and Tiffeny Ann Bain. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $300 per month in child support. March 12.
• Bennie and Linda Sue Hively. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. March 13.
• Jennifer Ann (former name Thomas restored) and Steven E. McMullen. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child.Father ordered to pay $52 per week in child support. March 16.
• Lori Lynn and Karl Burdette Schultz. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered. March 16.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Bobby J. and Morgan B. Fashbaugh.
Other Action
• Phil and Sue Bendorf vs. William D. Lemon. The Hon. Michael Rush is appointed special judge in this matter.
• Michael Shirey's request for a probationary driving permit is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
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