Times-Union Court News 04-01-1997

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:
• William Michael Whitridge, 26, and Janice Fay Horn, 28, both of Crystal Flash Road, North Webster.
• Leonard D. Wood, 32, Wolf Lake, and Teresa Lynn Naish, 28, Apple Court, Winona Lake.
• David Scott Dohner, 33, and Teresa L. Seaberg, 26, both of Rosemont Avenue, Winona Lake.
• Christian Xavier Requejo, 23, Fort Riley, Kan., and Angelica Maria Antu, 21, East CR 1300N, Syracuse.
• Kenneth Edward Aguilar, 32, and Claudia Gabriela Hernandez, 25, both of Meadow Lane, Warsaw.
• Joseph Robert Oprisiu, 34, and Jeanne Elizabeth Grimm, 40, both of Northville, Mich.
• Dannie William Hurd, 26, North CR 950E, North Webster, and Ramona Fay Rodgers, 38, East Lakeview Trail, Leesburg.
• John E. Gillmore, 37, Mooresville, and Jennifer H. McCoy, 40, Mentone.
• Omer L. Stutzman, 33, and Inez D. Miller, 34, both of Old Ind. 15N, Milford.
• Curtis Edward Meyer, 23, Park Avenue, Winona Lake, and Kimberly Jo Fretz, 22, North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw.
• Sergio Romo Garcia, 25, Ligonier, and Lottie Ybarra, 30, East CR 100S, Pierceton.
• Clint Daugherty, 66, North Parker Street, Warsaw, and Sylvia J. Slone, 50, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• Glen L. Yoder, Briarwood Drive, Warsaw, and Sheryl L. Stouder, Warsaw.

Superior Court III
Judgments

The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Merle W. Armey vs. Ray Linebaugh. Plaintiff awarded $321.
• Rent-A-Center vs. James Bullington. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Doc Miller's Fish and Seafood vs. J.Z. Inc., doing business as The Oar House Sportz Resort. Plaintiff awarded $421.08.
• Advanced Agricultural Technologies Inc. vs. Stables Bistro and Brett Boomerhower. Plaintiff awarded $742.69.
• Michael Chesnut vs. Connie Hermosillo. Plaintiff awarded $179.85.
• Dan Cordill, doing business as Quality Rent-A-Shed, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tim Tillotson, $211.98, and Tom and Tina Smith, $470.68.
• Keith Harris vs. Tom Thomas. Plaintiff awarded $595.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kathleen Geisler-Grim, $176.40; Howard and Carmen Newell, $2,926.97; Dwayne and Carol Zon, $134.16; Clinton Hubler, $1,152.97; and Lela Garza, $810.40.
• GFI Foamex Co. vs. Sellers Mfg. Inc. Plaintiff awarded $1,267.33.
• Quality Glass Service vs. Stonehenge Golf Course. Plaintiff awarded $1,755.41.
• Bryon J. Berry vs. Jeffrey Lackey. Plaintiff awarded $165.49.
• American General Finance Inc. vs. William Glen McCleary. Plaintiff awarded $1,992.76.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Melvin L. Bruner, $118.97; Virginia Alicea, $562.34; Bradley E. Neer, $127.55; and James and Donna Ingram, $171.81.
• Dennis Schanlaub vs. Marc Kneller. Plaintiff awarded $1,301.52.
• Forrest and Marie Hershberger vs. Sharon R. Stephens. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Kirk and Viola Gilbert vs. Richard and Susan Carroll. Plaintiffs awarded $950.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. vs. Rickie H. Jayne. Plaintiff awarded $2,632.70.
• McKenzie Check Advance of Indiana/LLC awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Joshua McNeal Sr., $214.50, and Sara M. Strahan, $134.50.
• Gast Fuel & Service Inc. vs. Tommy Lee Thomas. Plaintiff awarded $226.44.

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 $50 in March, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Arturo Rangel, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Howard Bowman, Claypool.
Fined $25 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Donald Wolfe, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Luis Antu, Milford.
Fined $25 in March and sentenced to six days in jail were Travis Scott, Tippecanoe, and Wayne Cripps, Bourbon.
Fined $25 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Bill Hyden, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in March, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Marco Martinez, Milford.
Failure To Stop - Fined $50 in November and license suspended 180 days was Thomas Seaberg, Warsaw.
Fined $150 in August was Reginald Williams, Syracuse.
Criminal Recklessness - Fined $50 in August was Reginald Williams, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Minor In A Tavern - Fined $50 in March was Jessica Wright, Claypool.
Public Intoxication -Fined $50 in March was Mark Hoppus, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December were Clinton Brown, Warsaw, and Terri Marshall, Winona Lake.
Judgment (court costs only) in July against Bill Hyden, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April 1996 was Emory Biehl, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in March was Christopher Hall, Syracuse.
Fined $52 in November was Seth Bradford, Warsaw.
Conversion - Fined $50 in March and sentenced to 15 days in jail was Steven Dunnuck, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Ronnie Redden, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $500 in January was Michael Batta, Winona Lake.
Fined $500 in December was Timothy Hawkins, Warsaw.
Fined $1 in July was Bruce Dellinger, Syra-cuse.
Battery - Fined $50 in December was Gume-cindo Alvarado, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in September was Joseph Trump, Warsaw.
Fined $127 in June was Zachery Ferguson, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Dru Hicks, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Jerry E. Britt, Cromwell.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in November was Thomas Seaberg, Warsaw.
Trespassing - Fined $50 in October was Kevin Hall, Pierceton.
False Informing - Fined $100 in October was Shane Burgess, Warsaw.
Fleeing Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in July and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Bradley Smith, North Webster.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $100 in June was Evan Epple, Warsaw.
Check Deception - Fined $50.16 in May was Rhonda Waggoner, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in February was Jose M. Esquivel, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in March were: Sheryl A. Poston, 43, Leesburg; Richard Woodward, 19, Warsaw; Margaretha Morgan, 46, Warsaw; Ernest A. Engelberth, 69, Pierceton; Richard L. Collins, 31, Milford; David H. Shepherd, 28, North Webster; Herbert Bays, 75, Sidney; Robert J. Bayne, 48, Warsaw; Jonathan D. Schell, 18, Winona Lake; Laura M. Ellis, 19, Warsaw;
Also, Terry J. Smith, 43, Cromwell; Katrina M. Hoy, 41, Warsaw; Ricky D. Craft, 35, Warsaw; Christopher J. Creekmore, 25, Warsaw; Jesse H. Hermosillo, 40, Warsaw; Casey R. Niles, 19, Winona Lake; Bradley J. Oberlin, 30, Warsaw; and Joshua L. Bays, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in February were: Adam A. Duncan, 20, Nappanee; Patricia A. Neibert, 35, Pierceton; Daniel R. Clevenger, 23, Pierceton; Gustavo Medina, 25, Warsaw; Erica L. Wilcox, 17, Warsaw; and James E. Haase, 50, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were: Kenneth L. Gutwein, 55, Warsaw; Richard W. Painter, 44, Cromwell; Judy A. Demeter, 45, Warsaw; Tracy A. Young, 38, Warsaw; Eric S. Fletcher, 18, Warsaw; Anthony J. Meads, 16, Warsaw; David J. Ashley, 52, Warsaw; Carol R. Swartzendruber, 53, Syracuse; Franky R. Hyden, 21, Warsaw; Kristine K. Stephen, 27, Akron;
Also, Terry J. Wright, 18, Warsaw; Lisa H. Bernath, 20, Winona Lake; Lindsay A. Roy, 17, Warsaw; Victor F. Parrett, 27, Warsaw; and Emily G. Clark, 19, North Webster.
Fined $12 in February were: Sara A. Schwartz, 30, Syracuse; Nathaniel S. Bornman, 30, Leesburg; Kenneth A. McIntosh, 38, Leesburg; Jamie M. Frye, 19, Nappanee; Kristi K. Vandiepenbos, 25, Syracuse; Jennifer A. Cumberland, 19, Akron; Belinda K. Smith, 40, Syracuse; Cassandra C. Richardson, 34, Syracuse; Roger R. Dissmore, 32, Claypool; and Janet S. Wenger, 48, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in March were: Janet S. Ihnen, 37, Akron; Sarah K. Haskins, 18, Warsaw; Jonathan M. Hurst, 17, Syracuse; John A. Tucker, 29, Warsaw; and Jeremy E. Walters, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February were: Wendy J. Goodman, 17, Syracuse; Marcelda Chapa, 22, Leesburg; April J. Brooks, 19, Syracuse; and Douglas L. Mock, 45, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March were: Heath A. Simons, 20, Rochester; Eric E. Banks, 25, Pierceton; and Matthew D. Stevens, 17, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in March was Joshua D. Manges, 21, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in March were: Larry H. Martindale, 52, Syracuse; Linda S. Carson, 56, Leesburg; Andrew A. Arnett, 17, Winona Lake; Gretchen A. Naugler, 22, Cromwell; and Harry Caudill, 52, Syracuse.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in March were: Ray F. Belcher, 27, Warsaw; James W. Ross, 28, Silver Lake; and Lester E. Rhoads, 22, Claypool.
Fined $7 in February was Brian L. England, 29, Claypool.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in March were Samuel W. Heldenbrand, 29, Warsaw, and Larry S. Miller, 19, Silver Lake.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in March was Robert W. Smith, 76, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in February was Thomas A. Langwinski, 20, Syracuse.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in March was Michael J. Wright, 23, Milford.
False Registration - Fined $7 in March was Barbara A. Mullins, 33, Pierceton.
Failure To Stop For Train Signal - Fined $7 in February was Kim D. Sheller, 40, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $63 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in March was Ty J. Landwerlen, 19, Silver Lake.
Failure To Possess Hunting License - Fined $7 in March was Dallas L. Hohman, 46, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March were: Kristy L. Myers, 24, Silver Lake; Warren D. Walmer, 69, Warsaw; Richard J. Secrist, 38, Warsaw; Robert E. Plotner, 71, Warsaw; Tamara J. Behuke, 37, Warsaw; Barbara J. Dunn, 33, Warsaw; Lance A. Binford, 29, Warsaw; Lavonna J. Best, 65, South Whitley; Lisa A. Lemaster, 42, Winona Lake; Phyllis M. Osborn, 72, Warsaw;
Also, Jason A. Christman, 19, Warsaw; Barbara Bays, 43, Warsaw; Jason P. McGlennen, 22, Silver Lake; David L. Baker, 61, Warsaw; Pamela J. Becker, 39, Leesburg; Scott D. Kreis, 23, Warsaw; Margarete N. Thompson, 19, Milford; Luis F. Valverde, 22, Warsaw; Shane W. Kerr, 16, Pierceton; Michael L. Kreider, 39, Warsaw;
Also, Edd Allen, 41, Syracuse; Andrew J. Meads, 17, Warsaw; Patricia L. Perconti, 67, North Webster; David J. Breyfogle, 26, Leesburg; Robert G. Schultz, 38, Warsaw; Christine L. Baker, 27, Warsaw; Kevin W. Weikart, 24, Pierceton; Kelly J. Nichols, 36, Pierceton; Edward B. Kinsey, 76, Warsaw; Buddy R. Chandler, 41, Pierceton;
Also, Trudy J. Lane, 16, Leesburg; Ruben Flores, 27, Winona Lake; Richard A. Hollingsworth, 16, Warsaw (two counts); Crystal G. Barnett, 20, North Webster; Todd A. Stump, 28, Syracuse; Douglas E. Ripple, 38, Warsaw; Jeremy Higgins, 24, Warsaw; Eric L. Baker, 17, Silver Lake; Donna R. DiRico, 35, Warsaw; John D. Bakehorn, 28, Warsaw;
Also, Kevin S. Owens, 18, Mentone; Steffanie M. Kauffman, 19, Syracuse; Chad R. Lauer, 25, Syracuse; Victor F. Parrett, 27, Warsaw; Terry J. Wright, 18, Warsaw; and Michael R. McCord, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in February was Jason D. Dugger, 16, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in March against Barbara Bays, 43, Warsaw, and Jose S. Huizar, 21, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving While Suspended - (March) Richard Collins, Milford; (October) Shane Burgess, Warsaw.
Battery - (November) Timothy Roush, Pierceton; (July) Charles Harris, Warsaw; Daniel Clay, Warsaw; (June) Evan Epple, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (November) Thomas Seaberg, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - (August) Reginald Williams, Syracuse.
Driving While Intoxicated - (July) Daniel Clay, Warsaw.
Conversion - (July) Ronnie Redden, Warsaw.

Superior Court I
Filings

The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory notes, plus interest and court costs: Michael R. Slone, Wawaka, $5,797.50, and Norma V. Mason, Ligonier, $6,482.84.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Dave R. Penn, West Effie Mae Street, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $674.61 due on account, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs: Jennifer A. McCullen, Byrer Road, Warsaw, $6,486.13; Mike Steffen, Sandra Lane, Winona Lake, $4,467.45; and Kenneth G. and Vicky L. Shepherd, East Channel Drive, Warsaw, $6,118.64.
• Carmel Financial Corp. vs. Betty Kensell, East CR 1100N, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $1,296.70 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.

Superior Court I
Judgments

The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Ira B. and Lisa M. Lowe. Plaintiff awarded $5,234.75 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Gerald Troyer) vs. Michael Altizer. Plaintiff awarded $2,919.25 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Amy Schadowsky and Michael Carney. Plaintiff awarded $5,756.25, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Allstate Insurance Co. vs. Kristopher M. Miller.

Circuit Court
Filings

The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis vs. David W. and Jennifer L. Swank, East CR 300N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $100,000 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Midwest Collection Services vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Rex Carey, Hepler Drive, Warsaw, and Kathy Carey, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, $8,168.25; Donald L. and Margaret A. Court-ney, Silver Lake, $1,271.63; David and Teresa M. Emmons, East Randolph Street, Syracuse, $507.64; Nicole L. Overmyer, West Jackson Street, Mentone, $1,589.65; Lester and Sue Cannon, North Murphy Lane, Warsaw, $7,531.47; and Jennifer Hart, Wooster Road, Warsaw, $2,483.38.
• First Federal Savings Bank of Wabash vs. Charles H. Rush, North East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse, and Pamela L. Rush, North Front Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $77,717.17 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; costs incurred; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage a superior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Assetcare, as assignee of Guardian National Acceptance Corp., vs. Larry Damer, North CR 100E, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $4,193.89 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Ruth Shively, individually and as personal representative of the estate of Robert T. Shively, Church Street, Leesburg, vs. Mary Raderstorf, Kewanna, and Meridian Mutual Insurance Co. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damages resulting from an April 16, 1995, auto accident on CR 250N at Ind. 15. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Reinhold, Claudia K. and Jonathan Fussle vs. Randall L. Riddle, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw, and Wolverine Mutual Insurance Co. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damages resulting from a Sept. 15, 1995, auto accident on Pierceton Road. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• John T. Goldner vs. Ernest A. Bastin, Grovertown, and Gradex Inc, Carmel. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damages resulting from an April 6, 1995, auto accident on the Warsaw Foundry lot. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• American General Finance vs. Russell R. and Sarah Binkley, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,543.81 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Scott Rouch, South Hastings, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $4,946.71 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
Name Change
• Deborah C. Gadson Parker seeks to change the name of her minor son from Chance Dakota Gadson to Chance Dakota Parker.
Marriage Dissolutions
Heroux
Donna Weltha Heroux, East Madison Street, North Webster, and Armand D. Heroux, EMS B6B Lane, Leesburg. They were married Feb. 24, 1996, and separated March 15, 1997. There are no minor children.
Mench
Lorree and James M. Mench, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse. They were married Feb. 16, 1975, and separated March 15, 1997. There are no minor children.
Smith
Kathy Kay Smith, Warsaw, and James Lee Smith, Cedar Road, Bourbon. They were married July 14, 1978, and separated Feb. 25, 1997. There are two minor children.
Sanders
Kathy and Lowell Sanders, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse. They were married Dec. 31, 1994, and separated March 17, 1997. There are no minor children.
Wilson
Susan Wilson, East McClintic Road, Syracuse, and Dale C. Wilson, no address given. They were married June 16, 1990, and separated Jan. 28, 1996. There are four minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments

The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Charles Bowen. Plaintiff awarded $2,094.84 by default.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Jason Mauk. Plaintiff awarded $3,237.20, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Gilbert F. Harshbarger, et al, vs. Jeffery Ott, et al.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Providian National Bank vs. Ruth A. Kemper.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Pamela S. and John H. Parker. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $73 per week in child support. March 13.
• Eric Jason Troy and Angela Ann Barker. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. March 19.
• Carolyn Diane and Jeffery Scott Johnson. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $32 per week in child support. March 20.
• Rocco J. and Anna Marie Accettura. March 20.
• Cassandra and Ricky Richardson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. March 21. [[In-content Ad]]



Marriage Licenses

The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• William Michael Whitridge, 26, and Janice Fay Horn, 28, both of Crystal Flash Road, North Webster.
• Leonard D. Wood, 32, Wolf Lake, and Teresa Lynn Naish, 28, Apple Court, Winona Lake.
• David Scott Dohner, 33, and Teresa L. Seaberg, 26, both of Rosemont Avenue, Winona Lake.
• Christian Xavier Requejo, 23, Fort Riley, Kan., and Angelica Maria Antu, 21, East CR 1300N, Syracuse.
• Kenneth Edward Aguilar, 32, and Claudia Gabriela Hernandez, 25, both of Meadow Lane, Warsaw.
• Joseph Robert Oprisiu, 34, and Jeanne Elizabeth Grimm, 40, both of Northville, Mich.
• Dannie William Hurd, 26, North CR 950E, North Webster, and Ramona Fay Rodgers, 38, East Lakeview Trail, Leesburg.
• John E. Gillmore, 37, Mooresville, and Jennifer H. McCoy, 40, Mentone.
• Omer L. Stutzman, 33, and Inez D. Miller, 34, both of Old Ind. 15N, Milford.
• Curtis Edward Meyer, 23, Park Avenue, Winona Lake, and Kimberly Jo Fretz, 22, North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw.
• Sergio Romo Garcia, 25, Ligonier, and Lottie Ybarra, 30, East CR 100S, Pierceton.
• Clint Daugherty, 66, North Parker Street, Warsaw, and Sylvia J. Slone, 50, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• Glen L. Yoder, Briarwood Drive, Warsaw, and Sheryl L. Stouder, Warsaw.

Superior Court III
Judgments

The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Merle W. Armey vs. Ray Linebaugh. Plaintiff awarded $321.
• Rent-A-Center vs. James Bullington. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Doc Miller's Fish and Seafood vs. J.Z. Inc., doing business as The Oar House Sportz Resort. Plaintiff awarded $421.08.
• Advanced Agricultural Technologies Inc. vs. Stables Bistro and Brett Boomerhower. Plaintiff awarded $742.69.
• Michael Chesnut vs. Connie Hermosillo. Plaintiff awarded $179.85.
• Dan Cordill, doing business as Quality Rent-A-Shed, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tim Tillotson, $211.98, and Tom and Tina Smith, $470.68.
• Keith Harris vs. Tom Thomas. Plaintiff awarded $595.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kathleen Geisler-Grim, $176.40; Howard and Carmen Newell, $2,926.97; Dwayne and Carol Zon, $134.16; Clinton Hubler, $1,152.97; and Lela Garza, $810.40.
• GFI Foamex Co. vs. Sellers Mfg. Inc. Plaintiff awarded $1,267.33.
• Quality Glass Service vs. Stonehenge Golf Course. Plaintiff awarded $1,755.41.
• Bryon J. Berry vs. Jeffrey Lackey. Plaintiff awarded $165.49.
• American General Finance Inc. vs. William Glen McCleary. Plaintiff awarded $1,992.76.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Melvin L. Bruner, $118.97; Virginia Alicea, $562.34; Bradley E. Neer, $127.55; and James and Donna Ingram, $171.81.
• Dennis Schanlaub vs. Marc Kneller. Plaintiff awarded $1,301.52.
• Forrest and Marie Hershberger vs. Sharon R. Stephens. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Kirk and Viola Gilbert vs. Richard and Susan Carroll. Plaintiffs awarded $950.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. vs. Rickie H. Jayne. Plaintiff awarded $2,632.70.
• McKenzie Check Advance of Indiana/LLC awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Joshua McNeal Sr., $214.50, and Sara M. Strahan, $134.50.
• Gast Fuel & Service Inc. vs. Tommy Lee Thomas. Plaintiff awarded $226.44.

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 $50 in March, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Arturo Rangel, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Howard Bowman, Claypool.
Fined $25 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Donald Wolfe, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Luis Antu, Milford.
Fined $25 in March and sentenced to six days in jail were Travis Scott, Tippecanoe, and Wayne Cripps, Bourbon.
Fined $25 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Bill Hyden, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in March, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Marco Martinez, Milford.
Failure To Stop - Fined $50 in November and license suspended 180 days was Thomas Seaberg, Warsaw.
Fined $150 in August was Reginald Williams, Syracuse.
Criminal Recklessness - Fined $50 in August was Reginald Williams, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Minor In A Tavern - Fined $50 in March was Jessica Wright, Claypool.
Public Intoxication -Fined $50 in March was Mark Hoppus, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December were Clinton Brown, Warsaw, and Terri Marshall, Winona Lake.
Judgment (court costs only) in July against Bill Hyden, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April 1996 was Emory Biehl, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in March was Christopher Hall, Syracuse.
Fined $52 in November was Seth Bradford, Warsaw.
Conversion - Fined $50 in March and sentenced to 15 days in jail was Steven Dunnuck, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Ronnie Redden, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $500 in January was Michael Batta, Winona Lake.
Fined $500 in December was Timothy Hawkins, Warsaw.
Fined $1 in July was Bruce Dellinger, Syra-cuse.
Battery - Fined $50 in December was Gume-cindo Alvarado, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in September was Joseph Trump, Warsaw.
Fined $127 in June was Zachery Ferguson, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Dru Hicks, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Jerry E. Britt, Cromwell.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in November was Thomas Seaberg, Warsaw.
Trespassing - Fined $50 in October was Kevin Hall, Pierceton.
False Informing - Fined $100 in October was Shane Burgess, Warsaw.
Fleeing Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in July and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Bradley Smith, North Webster.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $100 in June was Evan Epple, Warsaw.
Check Deception - Fined $50.16 in May was Rhonda Waggoner, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in February was Jose M. Esquivel, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in March were: Sheryl A. Poston, 43, Leesburg; Richard Woodward, 19, Warsaw; Margaretha Morgan, 46, Warsaw; Ernest A. Engelberth, 69, Pierceton; Richard L. Collins, 31, Milford; David H. Shepherd, 28, North Webster; Herbert Bays, 75, Sidney; Robert J. Bayne, 48, Warsaw; Jonathan D. Schell, 18, Winona Lake; Laura M. Ellis, 19, Warsaw;
Also, Terry J. Smith, 43, Cromwell; Katrina M. Hoy, 41, Warsaw; Ricky D. Craft, 35, Warsaw; Christopher J. Creekmore, 25, Warsaw; Jesse H. Hermosillo, 40, Warsaw; Casey R. Niles, 19, Winona Lake; Bradley J. Oberlin, 30, Warsaw; and Joshua L. Bays, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in February were: Adam A. Duncan, 20, Nappanee; Patricia A. Neibert, 35, Pierceton; Daniel R. Clevenger, 23, Pierceton; Gustavo Medina, 25, Warsaw; Erica L. Wilcox, 17, Warsaw; and James E. Haase, 50, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were: Kenneth L. Gutwein, 55, Warsaw; Richard W. Painter, 44, Cromwell; Judy A. Demeter, 45, Warsaw; Tracy A. Young, 38, Warsaw; Eric S. Fletcher, 18, Warsaw; Anthony J. Meads, 16, Warsaw; David J. Ashley, 52, Warsaw; Carol R. Swartzendruber, 53, Syracuse; Franky R. Hyden, 21, Warsaw; Kristine K. Stephen, 27, Akron;
Also, Terry J. Wright, 18, Warsaw; Lisa H. Bernath, 20, Winona Lake; Lindsay A. Roy, 17, Warsaw; Victor F. Parrett, 27, Warsaw; and Emily G. Clark, 19, North Webster.
Fined $12 in February were: Sara A. Schwartz, 30, Syracuse; Nathaniel S. Bornman, 30, Leesburg; Kenneth A. McIntosh, 38, Leesburg; Jamie M. Frye, 19, Nappanee; Kristi K. Vandiepenbos, 25, Syracuse; Jennifer A. Cumberland, 19, Akron; Belinda K. Smith, 40, Syracuse; Cassandra C. Richardson, 34, Syracuse; Roger R. Dissmore, 32, Claypool; and Janet S. Wenger, 48, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in March were: Janet S. Ihnen, 37, Akron; Sarah K. Haskins, 18, Warsaw; Jonathan M. Hurst, 17, Syracuse; John A. Tucker, 29, Warsaw; and Jeremy E. Walters, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February were: Wendy J. Goodman, 17, Syracuse; Marcelda Chapa, 22, Leesburg; April J. Brooks, 19, Syracuse; and Douglas L. Mock, 45, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March were: Heath A. Simons, 20, Rochester; Eric E. Banks, 25, Pierceton; and Matthew D. Stevens, 17, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in March was Joshua D. Manges, 21, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in March were: Larry H. Martindale, 52, Syracuse; Linda S. Carson, 56, Leesburg; Andrew A. Arnett, 17, Winona Lake; Gretchen A. Naugler, 22, Cromwell; and Harry Caudill, 52, Syracuse.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in March were: Ray F. Belcher, 27, Warsaw; James W. Ross, 28, Silver Lake; and Lester E. Rhoads, 22, Claypool.
Fined $7 in February was Brian L. England, 29, Claypool.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in March were Samuel W. Heldenbrand, 29, Warsaw, and Larry S. Miller, 19, Silver Lake.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in March was Robert W. Smith, 76, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in February was Thomas A. Langwinski, 20, Syracuse.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in March was Michael J. Wright, 23, Milford.
False Registration - Fined $7 in March was Barbara A. Mullins, 33, Pierceton.
Failure To Stop For Train Signal - Fined $7 in February was Kim D. Sheller, 40, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $63 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in March was Ty J. Landwerlen, 19, Silver Lake.
Failure To Possess Hunting License - Fined $7 in March was Dallas L. Hohman, 46, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March were: Kristy L. Myers, 24, Silver Lake; Warren D. Walmer, 69, Warsaw; Richard J. Secrist, 38, Warsaw; Robert E. Plotner, 71, Warsaw; Tamara J. Behuke, 37, Warsaw; Barbara J. Dunn, 33, Warsaw; Lance A. Binford, 29, Warsaw; Lavonna J. Best, 65, South Whitley; Lisa A. Lemaster, 42, Winona Lake; Phyllis M. Osborn, 72, Warsaw;
Also, Jason A. Christman, 19, Warsaw; Barbara Bays, 43, Warsaw; Jason P. McGlennen, 22, Silver Lake; David L. Baker, 61, Warsaw; Pamela J. Becker, 39, Leesburg; Scott D. Kreis, 23, Warsaw; Margarete N. Thompson, 19, Milford; Luis F. Valverde, 22, Warsaw; Shane W. Kerr, 16, Pierceton; Michael L. Kreider, 39, Warsaw;
Also, Edd Allen, 41, Syracuse; Andrew J. Meads, 17, Warsaw; Patricia L. Perconti, 67, North Webster; David J. Breyfogle, 26, Leesburg; Robert G. Schultz, 38, Warsaw; Christine L. Baker, 27, Warsaw; Kevin W. Weikart, 24, Pierceton; Kelly J. Nichols, 36, Pierceton; Edward B. Kinsey, 76, Warsaw; Buddy R. Chandler, 41, Pierceton;
Also, Trudy J. Lane, 16, Leesburg; Ruben Flores, 27, Winona Lake; Richard A. Hollingsworth, 16, Warsaw (two counts); Crystal G. Barnett, 20, North Webster; Todd A. Stump, 28, Syracuse; Douglas E. Ripple, 38, Warsaw; Jeremy Higgins, 24, Warsaw; Eric L. Baker, 17, Silver Lake; Donna R. DiRico, 35, Warsaw; John D. Bakehorn, 28, Warsaw;
Also, Kevin S. Owens, 18, Mentone; Steffanie M. Kauffman, 19, Syracuse; Chad R. Lauer, 25, Syracuse; Victor F. Parrett, 27, Warsaw; Terry J. Wright, 18, Warsaw; and Michael R. McCord, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in February was Jason D. Dugger, 16, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in March against Barbara Bays, 43, Warsaw, and Jose S. Huizar, 21, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving While Suspended - (March) Richard Collins, Milford; (October) Shane Burgess, Warsaw.
Battery - (November) Timothy Roush, Pierceton; (July) Charles Harris, Warsaw; Daniel Clay, Warsaw; (June) Evan Epple, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (November) Thomas Seaberg, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - (August) Reginald Williams, Syracuse.
Driving While Intoxicated - (July) Daniel Clay, Warsaw.
Conversion - (July) Ronnie Redden, Warsaw.

Superior Court I
Filings

The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory notes, plus interest and court costs: Michael R. Slone, Wawaka, $5,797.50, and Norma V. Mason, Ligonier, $6,482.84.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Dave R. Penn, West Effie Mae Street, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $674.61 due on account, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs: Jennifer A. McCullen, Byrer Road, Warsaw, $6,486.13; Mike Steffen, Sandra Lane, Winona Lake, $4,467.45; and Kenneth G. and Vicky L. Shepherd, East Channel Drive, Warsaw, $6,118.64.
• Carmel Financial Corp. vs. Betty Kensell, East CR 1100N, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $1,296.70 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.

Superior Court I
Judgments

The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Ira B. and Lisa M. Lowe. Plaintiff awarded $5,234.75 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Gerald Troyer) vs. Michael Altizer. Plaintiff awarded $2,919.25 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Amy Schadowsky and Michael Carney. Plaintiff awarded $5,756.25, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Allstate Insurance Co. vs. Kristopher M. Miller.

Circuit Court
Filings

The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis vs. David W. and Jennifer L. Swank, East CR 300N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $100,000 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Midwest Collection Services vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Rex Carey, Hepler Drive, Warsaw, and Kathy Carey, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, $8,168.25; Donald L. and Margaret A. Court-ney, Silver Lake, $1,271.63; David and Teresa M. Emmons, East Randolph Street, Syracuse, $507.64; Nicole L. Overmyer, West Jackson Street, Mentone, $1,589.65; Lester and Sue Cannon, North Murphy Lane, Warsaw, $7,531.47; and Jennifer Hart, Wooster Road, Warsaw, $2,483.38.
• First Federal Savings Bank of Wabash vs. Charles H. Rush, North East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse, and Pamela L. Rush, North Front Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $77,717.17 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; costs incurred; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage a superior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Assetcare, as assignee of Guardian National Acceptance Corp., vs. Larry Damer, North CR 100E, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $4,193.89 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Ruth Shively, individually and as personal representative of the estate of Robert T. Shively, Church Street, Leesburg, vs. Mary Raderstorf, Kewanna, and Meridian Mutual Insurance Co. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damages resulting from an April 16, 1995, auto accident on CR 250N at Ind. 15. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Reinhold, Claudia K. and Jonathan Fussle vs. Randall L. Riddle, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw, and Wolverine Mutual Insurance Co. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damages resulting from a Sept. 15, 1995, auto accident on Pierceton Road. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• John T. Goldner vs. Ernest A. Bastin, Grovertown, and Gradex Inc, Carmel. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damages resulting from an April 6, 1995, auto accident on the Warsaw Foundry lot. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• American General Finance vs. Russell R. and Sarah Binkley, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,543.81 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Scott Rouch, South Hastings, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $4,946.71 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
Name Change
• Deborah C. Gadson Parker seeks to change the name of her minor son from Chance Dakota Gadson to Chance Dakota Parker.
Marriage Dissolutions
Heroux
Donna Weltha Heroux, East Madison Street, North Webster, and Armand D. Heroux, EMS B6B Lane, Leesburg. They were married Feb. 24, 1996, and separated March 15, 1997. There are no minor children.
Mench
Lorree and James M. Mench, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse. They were married Feb. 16, 1975, and separated March 15, 1997. There are no minor children.
Smith
Kathy Kay Smith, Warsaw, and James Lee Smith, Cedar Road, Bourbon. They were married July 14, 1978, and separated Feb. 25, 1997. There are two minor children.
Sanders
Kathy and Lowell Sanders, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse. They were married Dec. 31, 1994, and separated March 17, 1997. There are no minor children.
Wilson
Susan Wilson, East McClintic Road, Syracuse, and Dale C. Wilson, no address given. They were married June 16, 1990, and separated Jan. 28, 1996. There are four minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments

The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Charles Bowen. Plaintiff awarded $2,094.84 by default.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Jason Mauk. Plaintiff awarded $3,237.20, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Gilbert F. Harshbarger, et al, vs. Jeffery Ott, et al.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Providian National Bank vs. Ruth A. Kemper.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Pamela S. and John H. Parker. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $73 per week in child support. March 13.
• Eric Jason Troy and Angela Ann Barker. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. March 19.
• Carolyn Diane and Jeffery Scott Johnson. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $32 per week in child support. March 20.
• Rocco J. and Anna Marie Accettura. March 20.
• Cassandra and Ricky Richardson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. March 21. [[In-content Ad]]
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