Times-Union Court News 04-06-1999
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:
- Juan Jose Fuentes Granja, 37, and Oralia Acosta Cruz, 24, both of Oriole Drive, Warsaw.
- Thomas K. Ryan, 39, Parker Street, Warsaw, and Melissa Marie Krygowski, 27, Herscher Drive, Warsaw.
- William R. Thompson, 30, and Margaret M. Stahley, 33, both of Ind. 19N, Etna Green.
- Brian Lynn Rose, 30, and Sarah Kay Tharp, 21, both of East CR 500N, Leesburg.
- Matthew Jason Baker, 19, South CR 550W, Warsaw, and Heidi Lynn Michaelsen, 19, South Viking Drive, Mentone.
- Benjamin Edward Keener, 24, and Angela Dawn Vanderlinden, 23, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jose Salinas, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Michael Hochstetler, Nappanee.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was James Sizemore, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in January was Chanda Rodriguez, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in November were Chico Rogelio, Warsaw; Andreas Ramirez, Warsaw; and Roberto Silvestre, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in January was Tammy Harrison, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $24.50 in October and license suspended 90 days was Lester Booher, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Conversion - Fined $1 in February and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Herman Oetjen III, Mentone.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in January was Juan Martinez, Syracuse.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in November was Evelio Moyotl, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in October was Renei Moyotl, Winona Lake.
Fined $100 in October was Martin Tlahuel, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Judgment (court costs only) in October against and license suspended 60 days was Jaime Wolfe, Leesburg.
Criminal Mischief - Judgment (court costs only) in October against and ordered to perform 10 days of community service was Jaime Wolfe, Leesburg.
Battery - Fined $50 in October was Thomas Bell, Sidney.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - Fined $50 in June was Toby Bostic, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in March were Curtis A. Shoemaker, 18, North Webster; Jeffery R. Price, 17, Leesburg; Kimberly H. Carr, 17, Akron; and Jeffrey B. Vandrie, 42, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in February were Brieann S. Starkweather, 18, North Manchester, and Wesley C. Anglin, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in March was Michael W. Doon, 47, North Webster.
Fined $12 in March were Richard A. Rangel, 38, Warsaw; Christian J. Laburnski, 17, Warsaw; Theodore Hirsh, 74, Syracuse; Sandra J. Glowe, 41, Warsaw; John C. Doran, 48, Rochester; Jamey C. Gordon, 26, Warsaw; and Michael J. Nixon, 48, South Whitley.
Fined $12 in February were Jason A. Cross, 21, Warsaw; Jerry L. Lambert, 54, Milford; Deborah L. Pyle, 30, Syracuse; and William E. Duff, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January was Kenneth R. Fifer, 56, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in March were Adam R. Hall, 17, Warsaw; Brandi J. Kramer, 21, Warsaw; Daniel D. Harper, 44, Syracuse; Tami L. Graff, 31, Milford; Reginald T. Williams, 23, Syracuse; Russell D. Breske, 35, Warsaw; and Chad R. May, 17, Mentone.
Fined $7 in February were Deborah A. Lodd, 48, Syracuse; Robert A. Wright, 52, Syracuse; Marlin D. Miller, 32, Syracuse; and James G. Mitchell, 49, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in March were Pete R. Melendez, 17, Milford; Emily M. Minnick, 16, Syracuse; Jesse W. Ritter, 18, Warsaw; Paul E. Rigel, 43, North Webster; and Kelly R. Boggs, 23, South Whitley.
Fined $7 in February were Terry E. Wineland, 35, Warsaw; Cuahuizo Leodegorio, 26, Warsaw; and Andrew P. Anglemeyer, 39, Nappanee.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in March was Delores R. Hawkins, 19, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March were Gary F. Reynolds, 38, Warsaw, and Richard A. Rangel, 38, Warsaw.
No Brake Lights - Fined $17 in March was Larrie R. Kreft, 41, Tippecanoe.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in March was Janet M. Jordan, 31, Milford.
Fined $7 in February was Deborah L. Pyle, 30, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in January were William K. Jenkins, 41, Sidney, and Stephen L. Hurt, 34, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in February were Robert D. Holcomb, 34, Leesburg, and Sheila R. Jones, 22, Syracuse.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in January was Michael A. Meade, 23, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Littering - Fined $50 in February was Charles Wolfe, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March were Melissa D. France, 29, Warsaw; Steven E. Breeden, 32, Warsaw; Lori A. Dawson, 38, Warsaw; and Jason P. Wylie, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in February were Cuahuizo Leodegorio, 26, Warsaw, and Troy R. McGuire, 28, Winona Lake.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Battery - (February) Audrey Eldridge, Warsaw; (May) Kimberly Schmucker, North Webster.
Check Deception - (February) Melissa Yohe, Warsaw; Richard Hyde, Mentone (nine counts); Scott Leedy, Leesburg (two counts); (January) Matt Stump, Milford; (November) David Morgan, Warsaw (three counts).
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (December) Robert McQuine, Winona Lake.
Possession Of Marijuana - (October) Beverly Evans, Warsaw.
Conversion - (October) Beverly Evans, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (October) Thomas Bell, Sidney.
Driving While Suspended - (October) Rhonda Waggoner, Syracuse.
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 - (March) Dan A. Somers, 64, Syracuse; Phyllis D. Hay, 58, Syracuse; Charles A. Baldridge, 18, Pierceton; Chris W. Cummins, 36, Warsaw; Paul S. Siebenmorgen, 49, Warsaw; (February) Keith A. Beer, 39, Milford.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
- Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. Kandi Harris, Deerwood Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,108.36 due on account, plus court costs.
- Cincinnati Insurance Co., as subrogee of Mary Williamson, South McKinley Street, Warsaw, vs. Leslie Boen, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $11,419.53 as paid to insured claimant, Williamson, after a Dec. 2, 1998, auto accident on South Scott Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
- NIPSCO vs. Richard F. Koontz, West CR 250N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $3,526.01 to compensate for damage resulting from a Jan. 15, 1998, auto accident on CR 700S, plus court costs and interest.
- Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia vs. Sonja S. Byrd, Cambridge Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,561.73 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
- Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Doris L. Method, North CR 200E, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $2,978.74 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
- Hurley State Bank, doing business as Helzberg Credit Plan, vs. Daniel Paul Earl, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,487.33 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
- Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Brian A. Miller, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,247.03 due on loan agreement, plus interest and court costs.
- Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Kevin Lee Drake, Culver. Plaintiff seeks $1,111.80 due on account, plus court costs.
- Paul H. Redinger vs. Gene A. Cornell, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks that the boundary in dispute be established according to survey and deed descriptions, removal of fence, an injunction against trespassing, $500 in damages, court costs and $500 in attorney fees. The case was transferred from Kosciusko Superior Court III.
- First Step Finance Inc. vs. Joyce Taylor, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $4,279.3 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Name Change
- Kimberly Ann Troup seeks to change her name to Kimberly Ann Kelley.
Marriage Dissolutions
Hann
Daniel Patrick Hann, West Hobart Court, Warsaw, and Sandra E. Hann, East Tyner Drive, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 24, 1996, and separated Feb. 24, 1999. There are two minor children.
Wills
Sheryl C. and Michael J. Wills, both of Kosciusko County. They were married Nov. 7, 1996, and separated Jan. 15, 1998. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
- Stephen B. and Pamela A. Gasaway and Robert E. and Donna Ashburn vs. Horace H. and Sandra A. Brewington, et al. Title to Lot 32 in the plat of Musquabuck Meadows is quieted to Robert E. Ashburn; title to Lot 33 in the plat of Musquabuck Meadows is quieted to the Gasaways; title to Lot 34 in the plat of Musquabuck Meadows is quieted to Stephen D. and Judith A. Lykins; title to Lot 35 in the plat of Musquabuck Meadows is quieted to Wayne E. and Mary F. Dicks; title to Lot 36 in the plat of Musquabuck Meadows is quieted to Horace H. and Sandra A. Brewington. All of the titles are quieted to the water's edge of Dewart Lake, subject to an ingress-egress easement.
- Merchants Acceptance Inc. vs. Jan Elaine Whitaker. Plaintiff awarded $967.99, plus $200 in attorney fees, interest and court costs.
- First Step Finance Inc. vs. Lydia D. Robbins. Plaintiff awarded $5,816.46 by default, plus interest and court costs.
- Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Teressa D. Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $789.73 by default, plus interest and court costs.
- Lake City Bank vs. Mark J. McCormack. Plaintiff awarded $7,714.89, plus interest and court costs.
- North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. Timmy L. Barrand. Plaintiff awarded $6,064.98 by default, plus interest and court costs.
- Helvey & Associates Inc. formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Noel and Patricia Blankenship. Plaintiff awarded $3,131.09 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
- Verva McCorkle, as personal representative of the estate of Donald R. Slone, vs. Timothy W. Miller. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
- Chicago Motor Club Insurance Co. vs. Anthony T. Lanzon. Default judgment vacated and case dismissed.
- Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Michael J. Wills.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
- Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Sara A. England.
- Beckman Lawson, LLP, vs. Joshua Peace. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
- First Card/FCC National Bank, as successor to NBD Card, vs. Jennifer Hawn.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
- April R. and Jarion Todd Bayne. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $71 per week in child support. March 19.
- Anna M. and Brain K. Lackey. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $63 per week in child support. March 26.
• Pamela and Paul Michael Stearley. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $102 per week in child support. March 26.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
- Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Ray and Karen Lewis, Grant Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks compliance with health ordinances by removing all garbage and/or rubbish from their property to a licensed sanitary landfill. Plaintiff also seeks that a fine be imposed.
- Chad Laughlin vs. Dewayne O'Conner, West CR 100S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,400 for nonsufficient funds check, plus $500 in damages, interest, court costs, attorney fees and costs incurred.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters vs. Debra Church, North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $29,014.95 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
- Penny and Glen Zorn vs. Kevin A. Miller, East CR 100N, Rochester. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damage resulting from an April 15, 1997, auto accident on CR 675. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
- National City Bank, successor by merger of First of America Bank/Indiana, vs. Harrison and Cindy L. Jones, Henryville. Plaintiff seeks possession of collateral and foreclosure of security interest as prior to other liens, with sale to satisfy judgment.
- National City Bank, successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Jose Rangel, South Main Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $14,389.56 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
- National City Bank, successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Randy A. Newland, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks possession of collateral and foreclosure of security interest as prior to other liens, with sale to satisfy judgment.
- Scott R. and Lisa C. Blevins vs. Eugene H. Polk, Delroy Beach, Fla. Plaintiffs seek an amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 24, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of Harrison and Center streets in Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
- The North Winds Property Owners Association vs. Fahl Manufactured Homes Inc. Plaintiff seeks an injunction restraining defendant from further construction contrary to the original restrictions of The North Winds, plus attorney fees.
Marriage Dissolutions
Cline
Tina Cline, EMS B70 Lane, Warsaw, and Paul Cline, EMS B22 Lane, Pierceton. They were married April 20, 1985, and separated March 12, 1999. There is one minor child.
Harris
Michelle and Kurt A. Harris, East CR 375S, Warsaw. They were married June 11, 1994, and separated March 25, 1999. There are three minor children.
Leasure
Larry Lee and Mary Linda Leasure, Kewanna. They were married Jan. 7, 1961, and have not yet separated. There are no minor children.
May
Joshaua David May, West CR 300N, Etna Green, and Lorri Ann Brookins May, Birdseye. They were married Aug. 31, 1996, and separated Feb. 27, 1999. There are no minor children.
Rollins
Gladys Rollins, East Wooster Road, Pierceton, and Donald Rollins, Lake City Highway, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 6, 1995, and separated Feb. 27, 1999. There is one minor child.
Smith
Lynn and Anthony Todd Smith, EMS B33 Lane, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 15, 1998, and separated Nov. 11, 1998. There is one minor child.
Stantz
Dayton E. Stantz, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw, and Nancy A. Stantz, Tempe, Ariz. They were married Aug. 11, 1996, and separated June 26, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
- EMC Mortgage Corp. vs. Robbie R.O. and Regina Ousley, et al. Plaintiff awarded $81,874.91, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• IMC Mortgage Co. vs. Jeremy L. and Sarah E. Kinder, et al. Plaintiff awarded $44,645.07 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.
- Richard E. Schultz Jr. and Saundra K. Schultz, individually and as natural parents and guardians of Rachelle L. and Richard Schultz III, vs. Dennis C. Turner. Plaintiffs approved to accept a compromise and settlement of claims for injuries to children from a November 1995 auto accident as follows: $5,000 for Richard III and $7,500 for Rachelle, with $1,666 of Richard's share and $2,500 of Rachelle's share paid to their attorney, Michael L. Valentine.
- Perma Advertising Co. Inc. vs. Landmark Home & Land Co. Plaintiff awarded $6,450 by default, plus interest and court costs.
- Ann Sweet vs. Michael L. Sanger and Art Paper Transfer Inc. and David Ulrey. Summary judgment granted in favor of Sanger and Art Paper Transfer as a final judgment. The court noted that Sweet lacks standing to bring this action in the death of Shawnee Rosee Ulrey because she was not a "child" within the definition prescribed by Indiana Code.
- Ginger Moore vs. Terry Shawn and Dorinda Jean McFarren, et al. Plaintiff adjudged owner of property in question and title quieted.
• Roger L. Hudson vs. Phyllis A. Hudson Knisley. Plaintiff awarded $6,388, plus interest and court costs.
• Ronald D. and Jacquelyn S. Tutorow vs. Velia S. Hurd. Plaintiffs awarded $30,656.43 by default, plus court costs, interest, costs incurred and foreclosure of agreement as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
- Economy Auto Sales of Knox Inc. vs. Angel D. Cavendar.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Carol S. Wagoner vs. Jenny L. Perek. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Robert Segura vs. Dennis R. and Ashley W. Kramer.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
- Gretchen and Roger D. Elliott. March 16.
• Michelle R. and Robert M. Brunson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $102 per week in child support. March 17.
- Shari L. and Michael Miller. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $175 per week in child support. March 24.
- Angela and William A. Music. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. March 24.
- Tera L. (former name Bumgardner restored) and Brant A. Lambert. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. March 24.
- Lydia E. Olvera and Mark A.R. Delgado. March 24.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Teresa Lynn and Terry Lee Kreigh.
Other Action
- Joseph C. Salvo's request for a restricted driving permit is granted, allowing him to drive for employment, child visitation and rehabilitation purposes only. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
- Juan Jose Fuentes Granja, 37, and Oralia Acosta Cruz, 24, both of Oriole Drive, Warsaw.
- Thomas K. Ryan, 39, Parker Street, Warsaw, and Melissa Marie Krygowski, 27, Herscher Drive, Warsaw.
- William R. Thompson, 30, and Margaret M. Stahley, 33, both of Ind. 19N, Etna Green.
- Brian Lynn Rose, 30, and Sarah Kay Tharp, 21, both of East CR 500N, Leesburg.
- Matthew Jason Baker, 19, South CR 550W, Warsaw, and Heidi Lynn Michaelsen, 19, South Viking Drive, Mentone.
- Benjamin Edward Keener, 24, and Angela Dawn Vanderlinden, 23, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jose Salinas, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Michael Hochstetler, Nappanee.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was James Sizemore, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in January was Chanda Rodriguez, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in November were Chico Rogelio, Warsaw; Andreas Ramirez, Warsaw; and Roberto Silvestre, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in January was Tammy Harrison, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $24.50 in October and license suspended 90 days was Lester Booher, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Conversion - Fined $1 in February and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Herman Oetjen III, Mentone.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in January was Juan Martinez, Syracuse.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in November was Evelio Moyotl, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in October was Renei Moyotl, Winona Lake.
Fined $100 in October was Martin Tlahuel, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Judgment (court costs only) in October against and license suspended 60 days was Jaime Wolfe, Leesburg.
Criminal Mischief - Judgment (court costs only) in October against and ordered to perform 10 days of community service was Jaime Wolfe, Leesburg.
Battery - Fined $50 in October was Thomas Bell, Sidney.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - Fined $50 in June was Toby Bostic, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in March were Curtis A. Shoemaker, 18, North Webster; Jeffery R. Price, 17, Leesburg; Kimberly H. Carr, 17, Akron; and Jeffrey B. Vandrie, 42, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in February were Brieann S. Starkweather, 18, North Manchester, and Wesley C. Anglin, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in March was Michael W. Doon, 47, North Webster.
Fined $12 in March were Richard A. Rangel, 38, Warsaw; Christian J. Laburnski, 17, Warsaw; Theodore Hirsh, 74, Syracuse; Sandra J. Glowe, 41, Warsaw; John C. Doran, 48, Rochester; Jamey C. Gordon, 26, Warsaw; and Michael J. Nixon, 48, South Whitley.
Fined $12 in February were Jason A. Cross, 21, Warsaw; Jerry L. Lambert, 54, Milford; Deborah L. Pyle, 30, Syracuse; and William E. Duff, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January was Kenneth R. Fifer, 56, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in March were Adam R. Hall, 17, Warsaw; Brandi J. Kramer, 21, Warsaw; Daniel D. Harper, 44, Syracuse; Tami L. Graff, 31, Milford; Reginald T. Williams, 23, Syracuse; Russell D. Breske, 35, Warsaw; and Chad R. May, 17, Mentone.
Fined $7 in February were Deborah A. Lodd, 48, Syracuse; Robert A. Wright, 52, Syracuse; Marlin D. Miller, 32, Syracuse; and James G. Mitchell, 49, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in March were Pete R. Melendez, 17, Milford; Emily M. Minnick, 16, Syracuse; Jesse W. Ritter, 18, Warsaw; Paul E. Rigel, 43, North Webster; and Kelly R. Boggs, 23, South Whitley.
Fined $7 in February were Terry E. Wineland, 35, Warsaw; Cuahuizo Leodegorio, 26, Warsaw; and Andrew P. Anglemeyer, 39, Nappanee.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in March was Delores R. Hawkins, 19, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March were Gary F. Reynolds, 38, Warsaw, and Richard A. Rangel, 38, Warsaw.
No Brake Lights - Fined $17 in March was Larrie R. Kreft, 41, Tippecanoe.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in March was Janet M. Jordan, 31, Milford.
Fined $7 in February was Deborah L. Pyle, 30, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in January were William K. Jenkins, 41, Sidney, and Stephen L. Hurt, 34, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in February were Robert D. Holcomb, 34, Leesburg, and Sheila R. Jones, 22, Syracuse.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in January was Michael A. Meade, 23, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Littering - Fined $50 in February was Charles Wolfe, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March were Melissa D. France, 29, Warsaw; Steven E. Breeden, 32, Warsaw; Lori A. Dawson, 38, Warsaw; and Jason P. Wylie, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in February were Cuahuizo Leodegorio, 26, Warsaw, and Troy R. McGuire, 28, Winona Lake.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Battery - (February) Audrey Eldridge, Warsaw; (May) Kimberly Schmucker, North Webster.
Check Deception - (February) Melissa Yohe, Warsaw; Richard Hyde, Mentone (nine counts); Scott Leedy, Leesburg (two counts); (January) Matt Stump, Milford; (November) David Morgan, Warsaw (three counts).
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (December) Robert McQuine, Winona Lake.
Possession Of Marijuana - (October) Beverly Evans, Warsaw.
Conversion - (October) Beverly Evans, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (October) Thomas Bell, Sidney.
Driving While Suspended - (October) Rhonda Waggoner, Syracuse.
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 - (March) Dan A. Somers, 64, Syracuse; Phyllis D. Hay, 58, Syracuse; Charles A. Baldridge, 18, Pierceton; Chris W. Cummins, 36, Warsaw; Paul S. Siebenmorgen, 49, Warsaw; (February) Keith A. Beer, 39, Milford.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
- Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. Kandi Harris, Deerwood Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,108.36 due on account, plus court costs.
- Cincinnati Insurance Co., as subrogee of Mary Williamson, South McKinley Street, Warsaw, vs. Leslie Boen, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $11,419.53 as paid to insured claimant, Williamson, after a Dec. 2, 1998, auto accident on South Scott Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
- NIPSCO vs. Richard F. Koontz, West CR 250N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $3,526.01 to compensate for damage resulting from a Jan. 15, 1998, auto accident on CR 700S, plus court costs and interest.
- Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia vs. Sonja S. Byrd, Cambridge Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,561.73 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
- Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Doris L. Method, North CR 200E, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $2,978.74 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
- Hurley State Bank, doing business as Helzberg Credit Plan, vs. Daniel Paul Earl, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,487.33 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
- Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Brian A. Miller, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,247.03 due on loan agreement, plus interest and court costs.
- Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Kevin Lee Drake, Culver. Plaintiff seeks $1,111.80 due on account, plus court costs.
- Paul H. Redinger vs. Gene A. Cornell, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks that the boundary in dispute be established according to survey and deed descriptions, removal of fence, an injunction against trespassing, $500 in damages, court costs and $500 in attorney fees. The case was transferred from Kosciusko Superior Court III.
- First Step Finance Inc. vs. Joyce Taylor, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $4,279.3 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Name Change
- Kimberly Ann Troup seeks to change her name to Kimberly Ann Kelley.
Marriage Dissolutions
Hann
Daniel Patrick Hann, West Hobart Court, Warsaw, and Sandra E. Hann, East Tyner Drive, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 24, 1996, and separated Feb. 24, 1999. There are two minor children.
Wills
Sheryl C. and Michael J. Wills, both of Kosciusko County. They were married Nov. 7, 1996, and separated Jan. 15, 1998. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
- Stephen B. and Pamela A. Gasaway and Robert E. and Donna Ashburn vs. Horace H. and Sandra A. Brewington, et al. Title to Lot 32 in the plat of Musquabuck Meadows is quieted to Robert E. Ashburn; title to Lot 33 in the plat of Musquabuck Meadows is quieted to the Gasaways; title to Lot 34 in the plat of Musquabuck Meadows is quieted to Stephen D. and Judith A. Lykins; title to Lot 35 in the plat of Musquabuck Meadows is quieted to Wayne E. and Mary F. Dicks; title to Lot 36 in the plat of Musquabuck Meadows is quieted to Horace H. and Sandra A. Brewington. All of the titles are quieted to the water's edge of Dewart Lake, subject to an ingress-egress easement.
- Merchants Acceptance Inc. vs. Jan Elaine Whitaker. Plaintiff awarded $967.99, plus $200 in attorney fees, interest and court costs.
- First Step Finance Inc. vs. Lydia D. Robbins. Plaintiff awarded $5,816.46 by default, plus interest and court costs.
- Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Teressa D. Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $789.73 by default, plus interest and court costs.
- Lake City Bank vs. Mark J. McCormack. Plaintiff awarded $7,714.89, plus interest and court costs.
- North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. Timmy L. Barrand. Plaintiff awarded $6,064.98 by default, plus interest and court costs.
- Helvey & Associates Inc. formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Noel and Patricia Blankenship. Plaintiff awarded $3,131.09 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
- Verva McCorkle, as personal representative of the estate of Donald R. Slone, vs. Timothy W. Miller. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
- Chicago Motor Club Insurance Co. vs. Anthony T. Lanzon. Default judgment vacated and case dismissed.
- Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Michael J. Wills.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
- Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Sara A. England.
- Beckman Lawson, LLP, vs. Joshua Peace. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
- First Card/FCC National Bank, as successor to NBD Card, vs. Jennifer Hawn.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
- April R. and Jarion Todd Bayne. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $71 per week in child support. March 19.
- Anna M. and Brain K. Lackey. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $63 per week in child support. March 26.
• Pamela and Paul Michael Stearley. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $102 per week in child support. March 26.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
- Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Ray and Karen Lewis, Grant Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks compliance with health ordinances by removing all garbage and/or rubbish from their property to a licensed sanitary landfill. Plaintiff also seeks that a fine be imposed.
- Chad Laughlin vs. Dewayne O'Conner, West CR 100S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,400 for nonsufficient funds check, plus $500 in damages, interest, court costs, attorney fees and costs incurred.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters vs. Debra Church, North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $29,014.95 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
- Penny and Glen Zorn vs. Kevin A. Miller, East CR 100N, Rochester. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damage resulting from an April 15, 1997, auto accident on CR 675. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
- National City Bank, successor by merger of First of America Bank/Indiana, vs. Harrison and Cindy L. Jones, Henryville. Plaintiff seeks possession of collateral and foreclosure of security interest as prior to other liens, with sale to satisfy judgment.
- National City Bank, successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Jose Rangel, South Main Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $14,389.56 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
- National City Bank, successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Randy A. Newland, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks possession of collateral and foreclosure of security interest as prior to other liens, with sale to satisfy judgment.
- Scott R. and Lisa C. Blevins vs. Eugene H. Polk, Delroy Beach, Fla. Plaintiffs seek an amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 24, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of Harrison and Center streets in Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
- The North Winds Property Owners Association vs. Fahl Manufactured Homes Inc. Plaintiff seeks an injunction restraining defendant from further construction contrary to the original restrictions of The North Winds, plus attorney fees.
Marriage Dissolutions
Cline
Tina Cline, EMS B70 Lane, Warsaw, and Paul Cline, EMS B22 Lane, Pierceton. They were married April 20, 1985, and separated March 12, 1999. There is one minor child.
Harris
Michelle and Kurt A. Harris, East CR 375S, Warsaw. They were married June 11, 1994, and separated March 25, 1999. There are three minor children.
Leasure
Larry Lee and Mary Linda Leasure, Kewanna. They were married Jan. 7, 1961, and have not yet separated. There are no minor children.
May
Joshaua David May, West CR 300N, Etna Green, and Lorri Ann Brookins May, Birdseye. They were married Aug. 31, 1996, and separated Feb. 27, 1999. There are no minor children.
Rollins
Gladys Rollins, East Wooster Road, Pierceton, and Donald Rollins, Lake City Highway, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 6, 1995, and separated Feb. 27, 1999. There is one minor child.
Smith
Lynn and Anthony Todd Smith, EMS B33 Lane, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 15, 1998, and separated Nov. 11, 1998. There is one minor child.
Stantz
Dayton E. Stantz, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw, and Nancy A. Stantz, Tempe, Ariz. They were married Aug. 11, 1996, and separated June 26, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
- EMC Mortgage Corp. vs. Robbie R.O. and Regina Ousley, et al. Plaintiff awarded $81,874.91, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• IMC Mortgage Co. vs. Jeremy L. and Sarah E. Kinder, et al. Plaintiff awarded $44,645.07 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.
- Richard E. Schultz Jr. and Saundra K. Schultz, individually and as natural parents and guardians of Rachelle L. and Richard Schultz III, vs. Dennis C. Turner. Plaintiffs approved to accept a compromise and settlement of claims for injuries to children from a November 1995 auto accident as follows: $5,000 for Richard III and $7,500 for Rachelle, with $1,666 of Richard's share and $2,500 of Rachelle's share paid to their attorney, Michael L. Valentine.
- Perma Advertising Co. Inc. vs. Landmark Home & Land Co. Plaintiff awarded $6,450 by default, plus interest and court costs.
- Ann Sweet vs. Michael L. Sanger and Art Paper Transfer Inc. and David Ulrey. Summary judgment granted in favor of Sanger and Art Paper Transfer as a final judgment. The court noted that Sweet lacks standing to bring this action in the death of Shawnee Rosee Ulrey because she was not a "child" within the definition prescribed by Indiana Code.
- Ginger Moore vs. Terry Shawn and Dorinda Jean McFarren, et al. Plaintiff adjudged owner of property in question and title quieted.
• Roger L. Hudson vs. Phyllis A. Hudson Knisley. Plaintiff awarded $6,388, plus interest and court costs.
• Ronald D. and Jacquelyn S. Tutorow vs. Velia S. Hurd. Plaintiffs awarded $30,656.43 by default, plus court costs, interest, costs incurred and foreclosure of agreement as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
- Economy Auto Sales of Knox Inc. vs. Angel D. Cavendar.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Carol S. Wagoner vs. Jenny L. Perek. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Robert Segura vs. Dennis R. and Ashley W. Kramer.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
- Gretchen and Roger D. Elliott. March 16.
• Michelle R. and Robert M. Brunson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $102 per week in child support. March 17.
- Shari L. and Michael Miller. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $175 per week in child support. March 24.
- Angela and William A. Music. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. March 24.
- Tera L. (former name Bumgardner restored) and Brant A. Lambert. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. March 24.
- Lydia E. Olvera and Mark A.R. Delgado. March 24.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Teresa Lynn and Terry Lee Kreigh.
Other Action
- Joseph C. Salvo's request for a restricted driving permit is granted, allowing him to drive for employment, child visitation and rehabilitation purposes only. [[In-content Ad]]
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