Times-Union Court News 04-22-1997

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:
• Phillip Edward Trompeter, 25, Peoria, Ill., and Laurie RaNae Bailey, 23, South Country Club Drive, Warsaw.
• Eddie W. Blanton, 35, and Rhonda Kay Rich, 35, both of North Park Avenue, Warsaw.
• Chauncey Ardell Robinson, 23, and Paula Lynn Shearer, 25, both of North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Richard D. Walls, 35, and Cindy A. Leavitt, 33, both of North Lake Street, Warsaw.
• Kyle Joseph Gilbertson, 22, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Angel Marie Dulworth, 20, West Center Street, Warsaw.
• Andrew David Schaetzle, 28, Ind. 331N, Bourbon, and Jacqueline Susan Krontz, 24, South Main Street, Etna Green.
• Charles Harry Hodges Jr., 36, Warsaw, and Bernice Bellamy, 34, East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Raymond Edward Grosch, 22, and Sandra Lynn Hall, 23, both of Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Luis Alfonso Gomez, 21, East Michaels Street, Warsaw, and Heather Michele Gray, 22, Ind. 13S, North Manchester.
• Rickie H. Jayne, 41, and Susan Elizabeth Powell, 40, both of Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw.
• Lewis Wesley Blankenship, 21, and Jaylene Crace, 22, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• David D. Wright, 30, and Laurie L. Weisser, 36, both of North Harrison Street, Syracuse.

Superior Court III
Judgments

The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Martin Financial Management vs. James Cretacci. Plaintiff awarded $370.10.
• Standard Federal Bank vs. Brett L. Denney. Plaintiff awarded $2,942.98.
• Wade Frauhiger vs. Jose Tolentino and Elizabeth Guerrero. Plaintiff awarded $1,380.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Terry Dove, $184.90; Tina L. Fenix, $180.30; Penny Hoff, $250.65; Anselmo Infante, $207.28; Corliss Jefferson, $241.80; Ron Landis, $207.50; Gilbert Lopez, $261.23; Tim Smith, $261.23; Melissa Tackett, $197.65; and Rob Criswell, $177.35.
• Wade Frauhiger vs. Cindy Conley, also known as Cindy Himes. Plaintiff awarded $1,530.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Orey, Patsy, Mike and Jacque Hirshey. Plaintiff awarded $1,265.83.

Superior Court II

The following 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 $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in January were David M. Spencer, 18, Mentone, and Matthew J. Barber, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April were: Laura A. Cotter, 31, Nappanee; Eldred E. Ehmen, 52, Syracuse; Cory J. Cripe, 17, Syracuse; and Lura M. Hamman, 74, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in March were: Wesley A. Arter, 18, South Whitley; Charlene A. Murphy, 16, North Webster; and Rex Watters, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December was Richard E. Schmucker, 29, North Webster.
Fined $27 in November were Terry L. Sullivan, 25, Warsaw, and Christopher A. Owens, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in September was Jay D. Weiseman, 23, North Manchester.
Fined $12 in April were: Paul A. Wonderly, 18, Warsaw; Mike S. Bryant, 42, Warsaw; Debra K. Beam, 36, Winona Lake; Jacqueline J. Hollar, 54, Warsaw; Gregory D. Weimer, 44, Winona Lake; Corban R. Quance, 16, Warsaw; and Linda K. Study, 54, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were: Joshua D. Wallen, 16, Pierceton; James A. Dial, 48, Milford; Carman L. Henderson, 51, Warsaw; Dorinda J. McFarren, 32, Claypool; Amy S. Buyroker, 24, Leesburg; Junior Issac, Pierceton; and Lester Baxter, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in September was Melani D. Wilson, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April were Stephanie M. Woodward, 16, Warsaw, and Matthew R. Fuller, 18, North Webster.
Fined $7 in March were: Shantil M. Drake, 19, Syracuse; Ahnjuna Frush, Winona Lake; and Diane Milos, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in February was Bobby L. Fretz, 29, Syracuse.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in April was Jeremy J. Schuh, 16, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April was Belmont R. Pinney, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in March were: Doug A. Blocher, 23, North Manchester; Jon B. Gray, 21, Syracuse; and John R. Beard, 54, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in December was John T. Umbaugh, 43, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March was Gustavo Iglecias, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was James J. Fidler, 36, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in October was Joshua J. Lee, 18, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in March was Rick A. Littlejohn, 30, Warsaw.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Street - Fined $7 in March was Jacob Conley, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in March was Jacob Conley, Warsaw.
Improper Taillights - Fined $7 in March was Anthony W. Jones, 22, Warsaw.
No Federal Inspection - Fined $17 in March was J.B. Whitaker, 44, North Manchester.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in April was Barbara Tucker, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in March were: Rick A. Littlejohn, 30, Warsaw; Jimmy D. Brickey, 25, Syracuse; and Christopher A. Wooldridge, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Bobby L. Fretz, 29, Syracuse.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in March was Donald E. Kidd, 39, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in March was Jose L. Muralles, 43, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in February was Jeffery L. Peterson, 36, Milford.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in November was Matthew W. Thompson, 22, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $63 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in April was Stephen F. Collins, 52, Syracuse.
Allowing A Dog To Stray - Judgment (court costs only) in February against Darrell Hall, Warsaw.
Deferral
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $50 user's fee and $25 in court costs. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (April) Kimberly A. Clark, 33, North Manchester.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were: Johnny M. Davies, 37, Syracuse; Jason J. Nelson, 19, Pierceton; Adam J. Bernicky, 16, Pierceton; and Marvin L. Hartley, 61, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in March were: Janet L. Maull, 55, Warsaw; Veronica L. Stephens, 18, Syracuse; Brian P. Cumberland, 25, Akron; Steven S. Baker, 26, Warsaw; Denise C. Messer, 34, Akron; Gregory B. Gibson, 18, Winona Lake; Tara L. Hively, 19, Warsaw; Randy S. Bowman, 37, Pierceton; and Melinda Penning-ton, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in February was Michael W. Combs, 27, North Webster.
Fined $20 in July was Todd G. Fuller, 24, Claypool.

Superior Court I
Filings

The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Corporate Staffing Resources, South Bend, vs. Eyetel Technologies Inc., North Odgen Point Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,598.35 due on account, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• Thomas Bell and Ival Blocher vs. Kyle G. Moser, North CR 900E, Pierceton. Plaintiffs seek $4,500 for breach of contract, plus reimbursement of expenses incurred and attorney fees; $5,000 for breach of warranty requiring cost of correcting job not performed in a workmanlike manner; and $21,600 in treble damages.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Janua Riley, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory notes, plus interest and court costs: Cynthia Mansfield, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, (1) $11,441.06 and (2) 2,392.63, and David W. and Jenny L. Swank, East CR 300N, Warsaw, $2,442.77 and possession of PA system and vehicle and (2) $984.19.
• Gallery Homes vs. Gary L. Johnson, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $3,906.26 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Transamerica Financial Service vs. Robert E. Miles, East Waco Drive, and Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks judgment for the sums owed; a declaration that lien is valid; and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.

Superior Court I
Judgments

The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First National Bank of Warsaw awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Gerald G. and Doretha Fuhr, $2,501.30, and Christopher and Julie Lambert, $1,947.15.
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff, LLP, vs. Wawasee Beach Club. Plaintiff awarded $6,350.70, plus court costs.
• Ashlin Transportation Services Inc. vs. Woody Everly & Sons. Plaintiff awarded $26,726.83 by default, plus interest, $6,681.71 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Washtenaw Mortgage Co. vs. the heirs at law of Thomas Walgamuth. Plaintiff awarded $43,019.97 by default, plus interest; costs incurred; court costs; $2,750 in attorney fees; and foreclosure of lien as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• City of Warsaw vs. Robert L. Howard.

Circuit Court
Filings

The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Midwest Collection Services vs. William F. and Mary Kain, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,522.06 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Co. (subrogee of Tabatha B. Johnson) vs. Kenneth W. Larr, Huntington. Plaintiff seeks $2,087.36 as paid to insured claimant, Johnson, following a March 23, 1996, auto accident on U.S. 30, west of Van Ness Road in Kosciusko County. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• William Dilts vs. Janet Starner. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damages resulting from an April 13, 1995, auto accident.
• American General Finance Inc. vs. Richard and Bobbi Fuller, South CR 250E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,139.29 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Michiana Metronet Inc. vs. Miguel M. Esquivel, West Williamson Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,585.93 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Midwest Collection Services vs. Andrew K. Shoemaker, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $1,748.68 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• J.C. Penney Co. vs. Patricia K. Bentley, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,091.59 due on credit card account, plus interest, court costs and $400 in attorney fees.
Marriage Dissolutions
Carter
Heide L. Carter, South County Farm Road, Claypool, and Timothy M. Carter, West Center Street, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 16, 1995, and separated Feb. 28, 1996. There are no minor children.
Carey
Anthony H. and Patsy L. Carey, East CR 1000N, Claypool. They were married June 2, 1983, and separated April 15, 1997. There are no minor children.
Scott
Mitchell A. Scott, Burket, and Vicki L. Scott, North Buffalo Street, Burket. They were married March 26, 1988, and separated April 14, 1997. There is one minor child.
Thomas
Steven E. Thomas, West CR 550N, Warsaw, and Shelly A. Thomas, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 21, 1989, and separated March 4, 1997. There is one minor child.
Fribley
James E. Fribley, East Himes Street, North Webster, and Debra S. Fribley, North Kern Road, Syracuse. They were married July 27, 1984, and separated Feb. 8, 1997. There is one minor child.
Barnett
Ronald A. Barnett, East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Angela E. Barnett, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 9, 1995, and separated March 17, 1997. There are no minor children.
Knoerzer
Richard A. Knoerzer, Warsaw, and Bobi J. Knoerzer, East Main Street, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 27, 1988, and separated Feb. 1, 1997. There are two minor children.
Whisman
Bruce Whisman, Warsaw, and Linda Whisman, Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 1, 1994, and separated April 8, 1997. There are no minor children.
Sanders
Melody Jolayne Sanders, Fir Road, Bourbon, and Jerry Wayne Sanders, West CR 400S, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 28, 1991, and separated Oct. 26, 1996. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments

The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First National Bank of Warsaw awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Christine L. Brown, $9,209.14, and Scott Rouch, $4,983.11.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Karen and Doug Ripple vs. Bonnie and Kim Stevens.
• Judy A. Hall vs. Christine Pavel.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Veronica L. and Harold E. Fricke. April 11.
• Karen A. Saylors and Robert G. Chapman Jr. April 11.
• Kim Edmonds and Katherine (former name Clarke restored). April 11.
• Jeannie R. and Sam E. Crace. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father to pay child support in amount already established through the IV-D Office. April 14.
• Brenda and Donald Ray Allen. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $74 per week in child support. April 15.
Other Action
• Chad Lee Henson's request for a restricted license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only. [[In-content Ad]]



Marriage Licenses

The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Phillip Edward Trompeter, 25, Peoria, Ill., and Laurie RaNae Bailey, 23, South Country Club Drive, Warsaw.
• Eddie W. Blanton, 35, and Rhonda Kay Rich, 35, both of North Park Avenue, Warsaw.
• Chauncey Ardell Robinson, 23, and Paula Lynn Shearer, 25, both of North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Richard D. Walls, 35, and Cindy A. Leavitt, 33, both of North Lake Street, Warsaw.
• Kyle Joseph Gilbertson, 22, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Angel Marie Dulworth, 20, West Center Street, Warsaw.
• Andrew David Schaetzle, 28, Ind. 331N, Bourbon, and Jacqueline Susan Krontz, 24, South Main Street, Etna Green.
• Charles Harry Hodges Jr., 36, Warsaw, and Bernice Bellamy, 34, East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Raymond Edward Grosch, 22, and Sandra Lynn Hall, 23, both of Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Luis Alfonso Gomez, 21, East Michaels Street, Warsaw, and Heather Michele Gray, 22, Ind. 13S, North Manchester.
• Rickie H. Jayne, 41, and Susan Elizabeth Powell, 40, both of Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw.
• Lewis Wesley Blankenship, 21, and Jaylene Crace, 22, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• David D. Wright, 30, and Laurie L. Weisser, 36, both of North Harrison Street, Syracuse.

Superior Court III
Judgments

The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Martin Financial Management vs. James Cretacci. Plaintiff awarded $370.10.
• Standard Federal Bank vs. Brett L. Denney. Plaintiff awarded $2,942.98.
• Wade Frauhiger vs. Jose Tolentino and Elizabeth Guerrero. Plaintiff awarded $1,380.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Terry Dove, $184.90; Tina L. Fenix, $180.30; Penny Hoff, $250.65; Anselmo Infante, $207.28; Corliss Jefferson, $241.80; Ron Landis, $207.50; Gilbert Lopez, $261.23; Tim Smith, $261.23; Melissa Tackett, $197.65; and Rob Criswell, $177.35.
• Wade Frauhiger vs. Cindy Conley, also known as Cindy Himes. Plaintiff awarded $1,530.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Orey, Patsy, Mike and Jacque Hirshey. Plaintiff awarded $1,265.83.

Superior Court II

The following 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 $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in January were David M. Spencer, 18, Mentone, and Matthew J. Barber, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April were: Laura A. Cotter, 31, Nappanee; Eldred E. Ehmen, 52, Syracuse; Cory J. Cripe, 17, Syracuse; and Lura M. Hamman, 74, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in March were: Wesley A. Arter, 18, South Whitley; Charlene A. Murphy, 16, North Webster; and Rex Watters, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December was Richard E. Schmucker, 29, North Webster.
Fined $27 in November were Terry L. Sullivan, 25, Warsaw, and Christopher A. Owens, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in September was Jay D. Weiseman, 23, North Manchester.
Fined $12 in April were: Paul A. Wonderly, 18, Warsaw; Mike S. Bryant, 42, Warsaw; Debra K. Beam, 36, Winona Lake; Jacqueline J. Hollar, 54, Warsaw; Gregory D. Weimer, 44, Winona Lake; Corban R. Quance, 16, Warsaw; and Linda K. Study, 54, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were: Joshua D. Wallen, 16, Pierceton; James A. Dial, 48, Milford; Carman L. Henderson, 51, Warsaw; Dorinda J. McFarren, 32, Claypool; Amy S. Buyroker, 24, Leesburg; Junior Issac, Pierceton; and Lester Baxter, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in September was Melani D. Wilson, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April were Stephanie M. Woodward, 16, Warsaw, and Matthew R. Fuller, 18, North Webster.
Fined $7 in March were: Shantil M. Drake, 19, Syracuse; Ahnjuna Frush, Winona Lake; and Diane Milos, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in February was Bobby L. Fretz, 29, Syracuse.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in April was Jeremy J. Schuh, 16, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April was Belmont R. Pinney, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in March were: Doug A. Blocher, 23, North Manchester; Jon B. Gray, 21, Syracuse; and John R. Beard, 54, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in December was John T. Umbaugh, 43, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March was Gustavo Iglecias, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was James J. Fidler, 36, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in October was Joshua J. Lee, 18, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in March was Rick A. Littlejohn, 30, Warsaw.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Street - Fined $7 in March was Jacob Conley, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in March was Jacob Conley, Warsaw.
Improper Taillights - Fined $7 in March was Anthony W. Jones, 22, Warsaw.
No Federal Inspection - Fined $17 in March was J.B. Whitaker, 44, North Manchester.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in April was Barbara Tucker, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in March were: Rick A. Littlejohn, 30, Warsaw; Jimmy D. Brickey, 25, Syracuse; and Christopher A. Wooldridge, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Bobby L. Fretz, 29, Syracuse.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in March was Donald E. Kidd, 39, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in March was Jose L. Muralles, 43, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in February was Jeffery L. Peterson, 36, Milford.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in November was Matthew W. Thompson, 22, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $63 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in April was Stephen F. Collins, 52, Syracuse.
Allowing A Dog To Stray - Judgment (court costs only) in February against Darrell Hall, Warsaw.
Deferral
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $50 user's fee and $25 in court costs. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (April) Kimberly A. Clark, 33, North Manchester.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were: Johnny M. Davies, 37, Syracuse; Jason J. Nelson, 19, Pierceton; Adam J. Bernicky, 16, Pierceton; and Marvin L. Hartley, 61, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in March were: Janet L. Maull, 55, Warsaw; Veronica L. Stephens, 18, Syracuse; Brian P. Cumberland, 25, Akron; Steven S. Baker, 26, Warsaw; Denise C. Messer, 34, Akron; Gregory B. Gibson, 18, Winona Lake; Tara L. Hively, 19, Warsaw; Randy S. Bowman, 37, Pierceton; and Melinda Penning-ton, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in February was Michael W. Combs, 27, North Webster.
Fined $20 in July was Todd G. Fuller, 24, Claypool.

Superior Court I
Filings

The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Corporate Staffing Resources, South Bend, vs. Eyetel Technologies Inc., North Odgen Point Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,598.35 due on account, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• Thomas Bell and Ival Blocher vs. Kyle G. Moser, North CR 900E, Pierceton. Plaintiffs seek $4,500 for breach of contract, plus reimbursement of expenses incurred and attorney fees; $5,000 for breach of warranty requiring cost of correcting job not performed in a workmanlike manner; and $21,600 in treble damages.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Janua Riley, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory notes, plus interest and court costs: Cynthia Mansfield, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, (1) $11,441.06 and (2) 2,392.63, and David W. and Jenny L. Swank, East CR 300N, Warsaw, $2,442.77 and possession of PA system and vehicle and (2) $984.19.
• Gallery Homes vs. Gary L. Johnson, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $3,906.26 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Transamerica Financial Service vs. Robert E. Miles, East Waco Drive, and Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks judgment for the sums owed; a declaration that lien is valid; and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.

Superior Court I
Judgments

The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First National Bank of Warsaw awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Gerald G. and Doretha Fuhr, $2,501.30, and Christopher and Julie Lambert, $1,947.15.
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff, LLP, vs. Wawasee Beach Club. Plaintiff awarded $6,350.70, plus court costs.
• Ashlin Transportation Services Inc. vs. Woody Everly & Sons. Plaintiff awarded $26,726.83 by default, plus interest, $6,681.71 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Washtenaw Mortgage Co. vs. the heirs at law of Thomas Walgamuth. Plaintiff awarded $43,019.97 by default, plus interest; costs incurred; court costs; $2,750 in attorney fees; and foreclosure of lien as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• City of Warsaw vs. Robert L. Howard.

Circuit Court
Filings

The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Midwest Collection Services vs. William F. and Mary Kain, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,522.06 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Co. (subrogee of Tabatha B. Johnson) vs. Kenneth W. Larr, Huntington. Plaintiff seeks $2,087.36 as paid to insured claimant, Johnson, following a March 23, 1996, auto accident on U.S. 30, west of Van Ness Road in Kosciusko County. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• William Dilts vs. Janet Starner. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damages resulting from an April 13, 1995, auto accident.
• American General Finance Inc. vs. Richard and Bobbi Fuller, South CR 250E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,139.29 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Michiana Metronet Inc. vs. Miguel M. Esquivel, West Williamson Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,585.93 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Midwest Collection Services vs. Andrew K. Shoemaker, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $1,748.68 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• J.C. Penney Co. vs. Patricia K. Bentley, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,091.59 due on credit card account, plus interest, court costs and $400 in attorney fees.
Marriage Dissolutions
Carter
Heide L. Carter, South County Farm Road, Claypool, and Timothy M. Carter, West Center Street, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 16, 1995, and separated Feb. 28, 1996. There are no minor children.
Carey
Anthony H. and Patsy L. Carey, East CR 1000N, Claypool. They were married June 2, 1983, and separated April 15, 1997. There are no minor children.
Scott
Mitchell A. Scott, Burket, and Vicki L. Scott, North Buffalo Street, Burket. They were married March 26, 1988, and separated April 14, 1997. There is one minor child.
Thomas
Steven E. Thomas, West CR 550N, Warsaw, and Shelly A. Thomas, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 21, 1989, and separated March 4, 1997. There is one minor child.
Fribley
James E. Fribley, East Himes Street, North Webster, and Debra S. Fribley, North Kern Road, Syracuse. They were married July 27, 1984, and separated Feb. 8, 1997. There is one minor child.
Barnett
Ronald A. Barnett, East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Angela E. Barnett, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 9, 1995, and separated March 17, 1997. There are no minor children.
Knoerzer
Richard A. Knoerzer, Warsaw, and Bobi J. Knoerzer, East Main Street, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 27, 1988, and separated Feb. 1, 1997. There are two minor children.
Whisman
Bruce Whisman, Warsaw, and Linda Whisman, Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 1, 1994, and separated April 8, 1997. There are no minor children.
Sanders
Melody Jolayne Sanders, Fir Road, Bourbon, and Jerry Wayne Sanders, West CR 400S, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 28, 1991, and separated Oct. 26, 1996. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments

The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First National Bank of Warsaw awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Christine L. Brown, $9,209.14, and Scott Rouch, $4,983.11.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Karen and Doug Ripple vs. Bonnie and Kim Stevens.
• Judy A. Hall vs. Christine Pavel.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Veronica L. and Harold E. Fricke. April 11.
• Karen A. Saylors and Robert G. Chapman Jr. April 11.
• Kim Edmonds and Katherine (former name Clarke restored). April 11.
• Jeannie R. and Sam E. Crace. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father to pay child support in amount already established through the IV-D Office. April 14.
• Brenda and Donald Ray Allen. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $74 per week in child support. April 15.
Other Action
• Chad Lee Henson's request for a restricted license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only. [[In-content Ad]]
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FORT WAYNE – Pursuing new methods, ideas and products to enhance the delivery of high-quality services and move healthcare forward is at the heart of Parkview Health’s mission to deliver value for patients and improve the health of the communities it serves, according to a release from Parkview.

Seasoned OB-GYN, Kevin Stamm, Has Relocated To Kosciusko County
Kevin Stamm, MD, Parkview Physicians Group (PPG) – OB/GYN, has provided obstetric and gynecological care in Huntington and surrounding counties for 18 years. Now he is focused on serving residents of Kosciusko and Whitley counties.