Times-Union Court News 04-27-1999

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:
• Gary E. Cooper, 45, Columbia City, and Deanna G. Kiphart, 36, North Gettysburg Court Warsaw.
• Erin Eugene Haven, 22 Grand Blanc, Mich., and Kelly Jean Walter, 23, West North Street, Etna Green.
• Randy L. Troup, 32, and Tina Marie McClish, 29, both of Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse.
• Steven M. Juillerat, 31, West CR 700N, Larwill, and Zina L. Hatfield, 33, West Dogwood Street, Warsaw
• Kevin Jay Miller, 24, West Anglin Road, Etna Green, and Esther Elizabeth Hershberger, 20, West CR 1200N, Nappanee.
• Cirilo M. Ponce, 38, and Maria D. Ponce, 34, both of Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Scott M. Lampkin, 34, and Mary Joyce Naus, 22, both of East Longspur Lane, Warsaw.
• Robert L. Yoder, 34, and Melissa G. Finney, 37, both of East Blackpoint Road, Syracuse.
• Phillip Adam Prater, 19, Ind. 14S, Silver Lake, and Jill Suzanne Faulkner, 21, West Welch Road, Etna Green.
• Donald Rex Taylor, 33, and Kristine Adrienne Sutton, 25, both of EMS T26 Lane, Leesburg.
• Noe Castro, 37, and Gloria Rosas Lopez, 23, both of Clark Street, Warsaw.

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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in October was Lisa K. Hare, 28, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in April were Joseph A. Stephen, 17, Etna Green; William D. Tschantz, 19, Warsaw; Gabriel L. Ritter, 24, Syracuse; Christopher E. Coy, 16, Warsaw; Travis F. Yates, 16, North Manchester; and Judith A. Clayton, 37, North Webster.
Fined $27 in March were Ty R. Shepler, 29, Warsaw; Heath B. Allen, 23, Silver Lake; Debra J. Swafford, 40, Akron; Benjamin L. Velazquez, 29, Winona Lake; David G. Heeter, 18, Nappanee; Rodney A. Coy, 30, Milford; Daniel Owens, 38, Silver Lake; Kim L. Graham, 40, Warsaw; Michael E. Heintzelman, 46, Cromwell; Adam K. Smith, 18, Mentone; and Tara M. Morgan, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October was Lydia S. Hale, 47, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in July was Joel M. Mason, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March were Barney T. Haney, 17, Akron, and Steven S. Clampitt, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April were Kenneth R. Walters, 60, Akron; Robert T. Renier, 19, Syracuse; Jose F. Saucedo, 38, Warsaw; John Gerasin, 53, Warsaw; Eric A. Schaefer, 28, Warsaw; and Charles S. Lynch, 34, Leesburg.
Fined $12 in March were Jason E. Hunt, 18, Mentone; Caleb L. France, 17, Akron; David J. Compton, 21, Warsaw; Lindsey M. Tomblin, 36, Nappanee; Bill R. Elliott, 31, Etna Green; Donald J. Rose, 25, North Manchester; and Judith A. Schmahl, 56, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in February were Cynthia A. Boocher, 50, North Manchester; Jeremy L. Smith, 16, North Webster; and Jonathon P. Fussle, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December was William D. Wood, 23, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in June was Charles C. Cohon, 42, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in April was Glenn A. Cowan, 44, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in March were Courtney J. Horn, 22, Syracuse; Jeremy R. Cole, 18, Syracuse; Brian K. Belcher, 17, North Webster; Medarde F. Pena, 29, Syracuse; Jacob W. Ponko, 18, Warsaw; Stephen L. Francis, 29, South Whitley; Frederick L. Gish, 49, North Manchester; Michael R. Turco, 55, Syracuse; and Herman K. Ginther, 66, Cromwell.
Ignoring A Railroad Crossing Stop Sign - Fined $7 in April was Aaron C. Silveus, 18, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in April were W. Carol Young, 55, Silver Lake; Michael L. Howell, 23, Warsaw; and Colin P. Nicol, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March were Matthew C. Binns, 18, Leesburg, and Robert W. Strieby, 25, Milford.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in April was Adam M. Hyde, 47, Leesburg.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $7 in March was Kent A. Renner, 45, Leesburg.
No Registration - Fined $7 in March was Royce J. Myers, 19, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in March was Gilbert M. Gaona, 19, no town given.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in March were Frank H. Janzen, 60, North Webster; Travis F. Meade, 19, Winona Lake; and Steve L. Kaufman, 34, Syracuse.
Failure To Stop For A Train Signal - Fined $7 in March was Adam Pamer, 59, Syracuse.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in February was Daniel W. Lees, 47, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in February was Worth A. Packer, 39, North Webster.
Fined $7 in December was Joshua A. Saylor, 21, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in February was Eric R. Ledy, 20, North Webster.
Violation Of Driver's License Restriction - Fined $4.50 in January was Jose A. Sanchez, 33, Nappanee.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in January was Christopher M. Harman, 18, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in January was Clayton N. Conley, 26, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield - Fined $25 in December was Joshua C. Phillips, 21, Winona Lake.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in December was Jesus O. Pena, 31, Milford.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Littering - Fined $50 in October was Lee Adkins, 67, Syracuse.
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in October against Christopher M. Davis, 17, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were Kara D. Eaton, 18, Warsaw; and Deborah L. Kuchel, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in March was Mark A. Bell, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in February was Tina M. Mast, 23, Warsaw.

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 - (April) Robert L. Lantz, 65, Nappanee; (March) Doris A. Stahly, 61, Syracuse; Norma L. Rodriguez, 38, Milford.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Valentine & Miner vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Vicki L. Scott, Burket, $2,871.75, and Tammy M. Dishman, EMS B38A Lane, Leesburg, $762.75.
• Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. Keith L. and Stacy R. Patches, East Blacks Court North, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $54,991.51 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Westfield Acceptance Corp. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due for nonsufficient funds checks, plus attorney fees: Tina McNeal, Warsaw, $501; Lori Dawson, Warsaw, $783; and Shanna L. Burrous, Warsaw, $474.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Jason L. Easthom, Wabash. Plaintiff seeks $4,345.42 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• H&S Financial Services vs. Alice Stark and Alice M. Scholl, both of South West Channel Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,088.76 due on agreement, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Great Lakes Industries, Merrillville, vs. Vicki L. Engelbert, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,015.74 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Professional Account Services vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Donald W. Hicks, EMS T36 Lane, Leesburg, $18,489.11, and Larry A. and Pamela M. Glanders, East CR 1300N, Syracuse, $2,500.88.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred and court costs: William D. Owens, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw, and Judith D. Owens, West CR 1000S, Akron, $3,107.61; George and Julie A. Keller, Flora, $2,630.02; Rhonda Ann Napier Walls, ANgola, $3,757.52; Charles Shepherd, Pierceton, $3,799..67; and Shane Reiter, Burket, $4,369.12.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. vs. Jennifer B. Scott, Cambridge Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $49,707.28 due on note, plus interest, $1,750 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolution
Owsley
Holley E. Owsley, Clinic Court, Warsaw, and Kimberly J. Owsley, West CR 550N, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 7, 1991, and separated in January 1999. 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
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Cassandra L. Castle. Plaintiff awarded $3,324.45 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Allstate Insurance Co. vs. Scott Hutchinson. Plaintiff awarded $4,138.84 by default, plus court costs.
• Jayhawk Acceptance Corp. vs. Sarah L. Knight. Plaintiff awarded $9,407.58 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Derek D. Anglin, $1,340.20; Rodney Scott, $1,156.90; David W. Coleman, $1,929.80; Carl POrter, $3,174; and Marilyn S. Krauter, $1,537.40.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. George K. Susan. Susan ordered to immediately cease and desist using real estate on EMS B6 Lane, Leesburg, in violation of zoning ordinances and to apply for an improvement location permit for the replacement mobile home placed on real estate which was placed without the necessary permit. Plaintiff awarded $1,500 as a fine for Susan's violation, plus court costs.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Edna M. Poe. Plaintiff awarded $4,833.87 by default, plus court costs.
• Martin Financial Management INc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Telesforo Orduno, $8,335.14; Steven Keith Farmer, $5,231.40; and Dustin Shane Dunithan, $4,242.96.
• Dorian Carpenter, doing business as Carpenter Constructions, vs. Bob E. and Teresa Hurley. Plaintiff awarded $360.64, plus interest.
• Greg Hunsberger vs. Double 0 Inc., doing business as O'Connor's Park Pub and Grill. Plaintiff awarded $31,338.71 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed:
• James L. Pearson vs. Dalton Corp. and L. Dean Jansen, M.D. Case dismissed for lack of jurisdiction over the subject matter.
• EMC Insurance Co., as subrogee of David Hook, vs. John L. and Charles Cantrell.
• New Moves Health Systems Inc. vs. Beatrice Perez.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Tealie Goble vs. Woody Paul Shepherd. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• John T. and Sandra Jo Geberin vs. Steve E. Hawblitzel.
• Rebecca D. Miller vs. Warsaw Real Estate Properties Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Cindy L. Semler.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Jessica and Mitchell Frye. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $72 per week in child support. April 9.
• Roger L. and Claire E. Clemens. April 12.
• William D. and Jacqueline Clapp. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $74 per week in child support. April 12.
• Danny J. and Valentina Duff. Father awarded custody of one and mother awarded custody of two of couple's three minor children. No child support ordered at this time. April 16.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• T.J. Painting Co. vs. JDM Construction Inc., North Short Street, North Manchester, and Quality Dining Inc., Mishawaka. Plaintiff seeks $13,900 due on contract, plus interest.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Pamela S. Neher, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,418.64 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Salvador P. Sanchez, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,692.93 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Judy E. Creekmore, Hartzler Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) $5,463.39 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs, and (2) $8,572.25 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Trustees of Indiana University vs. Janet S. Patrick, Meadowview Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,684.03 due on promissory note, plus interest, $888.50 in attorney fees and court costs.
• James Walmer vs. Rebecca Higgins, South Westpoint Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,568.75 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Name Change
• Ryan Caine Melton, West Union Street, Claypool, seeks to change his name to Ryan Caine Prater.
Marriage Dissolutions
Conrad
Lori Lee Conrad, Bremen and Paul Stewart Conrad, Ind. 19, Etna Green. They were married Feb. 16, 1991, and separated April 16, 1999. There are two minor children.
Danner
Phillip A. Danner, East Backwater Road, North Webster, and Shannon M. Danner, EMS W30A Lane, North Webster. They were married May 23, 1997, and separated Dec. 27, 1998. There is one minor child.
Feuquay
Bethany Feuquay, Burket, and William Joseph Feuquay, Michaels Street, Warsaw. They were married June 11, 1998, and separated April 18, 1999. There are no minor children.
Gallion
Stacy A. and Vernan E. Gallion, East Washington Street, Syracuse. They were married June 25, 1998, and separated March 31, 1999. There is one minor child.
Goodpaster
Barbara L. Goodpaster, West Islandview Drive, Warsaw, and Ronald E. Goodpaster, East Smith Street, Warsaw. They were married April 28, 1973, and separated April 10, 1999. There are no minor children.
Martin
James Travis Martin, EMS B48 Lane, Warsaw, and Shasta Marie Martin, Kuder Lane, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 17, 1998, and separated April 1, 1999. There is one minor child.
Miller
Rick and Wanda J. Miller, West CR 1200S, Silver Lake. They were married June 16, 1990, and separated April 19, 1990. There are no minor children.
Slone
Daniel K. and Shanna L. Slone, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 27, 1990, and separated March 24, 1999. There are three minor children.
Ulrey
Justin Arthur Ulrey, Packerton Road, Warsaw, and Amanda L. Mullins Ulrey, East CR 225S, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 15, 1996, and separated March 29, 1999. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger to First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Matthew S. Dausman. Plaintiff awarded $4,402.88 by default.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Stephen D. and Sherry A. Swinehart. Plaintiff awarded $7,581.56 by default against Sherry A. Swinehart only, plus interest and court costs.
Name Change
• Bobbie Lee Ridley's request to change her name to Barbara Lee Ridley is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed:
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Charles and Goldie Bowen.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Ray and Karen Lewis.
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Rosemary Hollar vs. Supervalue Hodlings Inc., doing business as Augsburger's Plus Supervalue. [[In-content Ad]]


Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Gary E. Cooper, 45, Columbia City, and Deanna G. Kiphart, 36, North Gettysburg Court Warsaw.
• Erin Eugene Haven, 22 Grand Blanc, Mich., and Kelly Jean Walter, 23, West North Street, Etna Green.
• Randy L. Troup, 32, and Tina Marie McClish, 29, both of Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse.
• Steven M. Juillerat, 31, West CR 700N, Larwill, and Zina L. Hatfield, 33, West Dogwood Street, Warsaw
• Kevin Jay Miller, 24, West Anglin Road, Etna Green, and Esther Elizabeth Hershberger, 20, West CR 1200N, Nappanee.
• Cirilo M. Ponce, 38, and Maria D. Ponce, 34, both of Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Scott M. Lampkin, 34, and Mary Joyce Naus, 22, both of East Longspur Lane, Warsaw.
• Robert L. Yoder, 34, and Melissa G. Finney, 37, both of East Blackpoint Road, Syracuse.
• Phillip Adam Prater, 19, Ind. 14S, Silver Lake, and Jill Suzanne Faulkner, 21, West Welch Road, Etna Green.
• Donald Rex Taylor, 33, and Kristine Adrienne Sutton, 25, both of EMS T26 Lane, Leesburg.
• Noe Castro, 37, and Gloria Rosas Lopez, 23, both of Clark Street, Warsaw.

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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in October was Lisa K. Hare, 28, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in April were Joseph A. Stephen, 17, Etna Green; William D. Tschantz, 19, Warsaw; Gabriel L. Ritter, 24, Syracuse; Christopher E. Coy, 16, Warsaw; Travis F. Yates, 16, North Manchester; and Judith A. Clayton, 37, North Webster.
Fined $27 in March were Ty R. Shepler, 29, Warsaw; Heath B. Allen, 23, Silver Lake; Debra J. Swafford, 40, Akron; Benjamin L. Velazquez, 29, Winona Lake; David G. Heeter, 18, Nappanee; Rodney A. Coy, 30, Milford; Daniel Owens, 38, Silver Lake; Kim L. Graham, 40, Warsaw; Michael E. Heintzelman, 46, Cromwell; Adam K. Smith, 18, Mentone; and Tara M. Morgan, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October was Lydia S. Hale, 47, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in July was Joel M. Mason, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March were Barney T. Haney, 17, Akron, and Steven S. Clampitt, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April were Kenneth R. Walters, 60, Akron; Robert T. Renier, 19, Syracuse; Jose F. Saucedo, 38, Warsaw; John Gerasin, 53, Warsaw; Eric A. Schaefer, 28, Warsaw; and Charles S. Lynch, 34, Leesburg.
Fined $12 in March were Jason E. Hunt, 18, Mentone; Caleb L. France, 17, Akron; David J. Compton, 21, Warsaw; Lindsey M. Tomblin, 36, Nappanee; Bill R. Elliott, 31, Etna Green; Donald J. Rose, 25, North Manchester; and Judith A. Schmahl, 56, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in February were Cynthia A. Boocher, 50, North Manchester; Jeremy L. Smith, 16, North Webster; and Jonathon P. Fussle, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December was William D. Wood, 23, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in June was Charles C. Cohon, 42, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in April was Glenn A. Cowan, 44, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in March were Courtney J. Horn, 22, Syracuse; Jeremy R. Cole, 18, Syracuse; Brian K. Belcher, 17, North Webster; Medarde F. Pena, 29, Syracuse; Jacob W. Ponko, 18, Warsaw; Stephen L. Francis, 29, South Whitley; Frederick L. Gish, 49, North Manchester; Michael R. Turco, 55, Syracuse; and Herman K. Ginther, 66, Cromwell.
Ignoring A Railroad Crossing Stop Sign - Fined $7 in April was Aaron C. Silveus, 18, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in April were W. Carol Young, 55, Silver Lake; Michael L. Howell, 23, Warsaw; and Colin P. Nicol, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March were Matthew C. Binns, 18, Leesburg, and Robert W. Strieby, 25, Milford.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in April was Adam M. Hyde, 47, Leesburg.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $7 in March was Kent A. Renner, 45, Leesburg.
No Registration - Fined $7 in March was Royce J. Myers, 19, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in March was Gilbert M. Gaona, 19, no town given.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in March were Frank H. Janzen, 60, North Webster; Travis F. Meade, 19, Winona Lake; and Steve L. Kaufman, 34, Syracuse.
Failure To Stop For A Train Signal - Fined $7 in March was Adam Pamer, 59, Syracuse.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in February was Daniel W. Lees, 47, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in February was Worth A. Packer, 39, North Webster.
Fined $7 in December was Joshua A. Saylor, 21, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in February was Eric R. Ledy, 20, North Webster.
Violation Of Driver's License Restriction - Fined $4.50 in January was Jose A. Sanchez, 33, Nappanee.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in January was Christopher M. Harman, 18, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in January was Clayton N. Conley, 26, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield - Fined $25 in December was Joshua C. Phillips, 21, Winona Lake.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in December was Jesus O. Pena, 31, Milford.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Littering - Fined $50 in October was Lee Adkins, 67, Syracuse.
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in October against Christopher M. Davis, 17, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were Kara D. Eaton, 18, Warsaw; and Deborah L. Kuchel, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in March was Mark A. Bell, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in February was Tina M. Mast, 23, Warsaw.

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 - (April) Robert L. Lantz, 65, Nappanee; (March) Doris A. Stahly, 61, Syracuse; Norma L. Rodriguez, 38, Milford.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Valentine & Miner vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Vicki L. Scott, Burket, $2,871.75, and Tammy M. Dishman, EMS B38A Lane, Leesburg, $762.75.
• Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. Keith L. and Stacy R. Patches, East Blacks Court North, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $54,991.51 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Westfield Acceptance Corp. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due for nonsufficient funds checks, plus attorney fees: Tina McNeal, Warsaw, $501; Lori Dawson, Warsaw, $783; and Shanna L. Burrous, Warsaw, $474.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Jason L. Easthom, Wabash. Plaintiff seeks $4,345.42 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• H&S Financial Services vs. Alice Stark and Alice M. Scholl, both of South West Channel Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,088.76 due on agreement, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Great Lakes Industries, Merrillville, vs. Vicki L. Engelbert, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,015.74 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Professional Account Services vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Donald W. Hicks, EMS T36 Lane, Leesburg, $18,489.11, and Larry A. and Pamela M. Glanders, East CR 1300N, Syracuse, $2,500.88.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred and court costs: William D. Owens, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw, and Judith D. Owens, West CR 1000S, Akron, $3,107.61; George and Julie A. Keller, Flora, $2,630.02; Rhonda Ann Napier Walls, ANgola, $3,757.52; Charles Shepherd, Pierceton, $3,799..67; and Shane Reiter, Burket, $4,369.12.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. vs. Jennifer B. Scott, Cambridge Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $49,707.28 due on note, plus interest, $1,750 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolution
Owsley
Holley E. Owsley, Clinic Court, Warsaw, and Kimberly J. Owsley, West CR 550N, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 7, 1991, and separated in January 1999. 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
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Cassandra L. Castle. Plaintiff awarded $3,324.45 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Allstate Insurance Co. vs. Scott Hutchinson. Plaintiff awarded $4,138.84 by default, plus court costs.
• Jayhawk Acceptance Corp. vs. Sarah L. Knight. Plaintiff awarded $9,407.58 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Derek D. Anglin, $1,340.20; Rodney Scott, $1,156.90; David W. Coleman, $1,929.80; Carl POrter, $3,174; and Marilyn S. Krauter, $1,537.40.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. George K. Susan. Susan ordered to immediately cease and desist using real estate on EMS B6 Lane, Leesburg, in violation of zoning ordinances and to apply for an improvement location permit for the replacement mobile home placed on real estate which was placed without the necessary permit. Plaintiff awarded $1,500 as a fine for Susan's violation, plus court costs.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Edna M. Poe. Plaintiff awarded $4,833.87 by default, plus court costs.
• Martin Financial Management INc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Telesforo Orduno, $8,335.14; Steven Keith Farmer, $5,231.40; and Dustin Shane Dunithan, $4,242.96.
• Dorian Carpenter, doing business as Carpenter Constructions, vs. Bob E. and Teresa Hurley. Plaintiff awarded $360.64, plus interest.
• Greg Hunsberger vs. Double 0 Inc., doing business as O'Connor's Park Pub and Grill. Plaintiff awarded $31,338.71 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed:
• James L. Pearson vs. Dalton Corp. and L. Dean Jansen, M.D. Case dismissed for lack of jurisdiction over the subject matter.
• EMC Insurance Co., as subrogee of David Hook, vs. John L. and Charles Cantrell.
• New Moves Health Systems Inc. vs. Beatrice Perez.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Tealie Goble vs. Woody Paul Shepherd. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• John T. and Sandra Jo Geberin vs. Steve E. Hawblitzel.
• Rebecca D. Miller vs. Warsaw Real Estate Properties Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Cindy L. Semler.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Jessica and Mitchell Frye. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $72 per week in child support. April 9.
• Roger L. and Claire E. Clemens. April 12.
• William D. and Jacqueline Clapp. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $74 per week in child support. April 12.
• Danny J. and Valentina Duff. Father awarded custody of one and mother awarded custody of two of couple's three minor children. No child support ordered at this time. April 16.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• T.J. Painting Co. vs. JDM Construction Inc., North Short Street, North Manchester, and Quality Dining Inc., Mishawaka. Plaintiff seeks $13,900 due on contract, plus interest.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Pamela S. Neher, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,418.64 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Salvador P. Sanchez, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,692.93 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Judy E. Creekmore, Hartzler Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) $5,463.39 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs, and (2) $8,572.25 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Trustees of Indiana University vs. Janet S. Patrick, Meadowview Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,684.03 due on promissory note, plus interest, $888.50 in attorney fees and court costs.
• James Walmer vs. Rebecca Higgins, South Westpoint Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,568.75 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Name Change
• Ryan Caine Melton, West Union Street, Claypool, seeks to change his name to Ryan Caine Prater.
Marriage Dissolutions
Conrad
Lori Lee Conrad, Bremen and Paul Stewart Conrad, Ind. 19, Etna Green. They were married Feb. 16, 1991, and separated April 16, 1999. There are two minor children.
Danner
Phillip A. Danner, East Backwater Road, North Webster, and Shannon M. Danner, EMS W30A Lane, North Webster. They were married May 23, 1997, and separated Dec. 27, 1998. There is one minor child.
Feuquay
Bethany Feuquay, Burket, and William Joseph Feuquay, Michaels Street, Warsaw. They were married June 11, 1998, and separated April 18, 1999. There are no minor children.
Gallion
Stacy A. and Vernan E. Gallion, East Washington Street, Syracuse. They were married June 25, 1998, and separated March 31, 1999. There is one minor child.
Goodpaster
Barbara L. Goodpaster, West Islandview Drive, Warsaw, and Ronald E. Goodpaster, East Smith Street, Warsaw. They were married April 28, 1973, and separated April 10, 1999. There are no minor children.
Martin
James Travis Martin, EMS B48 Lane, Warsaw, and Shasta Marie Martin, Kuder Lane, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 17, 1998, and separated April 1, 1999. There is one minor child.
Miller
Rick and Wanda J. Miller, West CR 1200S, Silver Lake. They were married June 16, 1990, and separated April 19, 1990. There are no minor children.
Slone
Daniel K. and Shanna L. Slone, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 27, 1990, and separated March 24, 1999. There are three minor children.
Ulrey
Justin Arthur Ulrey, Packerton Road, Warsaw, and Amanda L. Mullins Ulrey, East CR 225S, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 15, 1996, and separated March 29, 1999. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger to First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Matthew S. Dausman. Plaintiff awarded $4,402.88 by default.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Stephen D. and Sherry A. Swinehart. Plaintiff awarded $7,581.56 by default against Sherry A. Swinehart only, plus interest and court costs.
Name Change
• Bobbie Lee Ridley's request to change her name to Barbara Lee Ridley is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed:
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Charles and Goldie Bowen.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Ray and Karen Lewis.
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Rosemary Hollar vs. Supervalue Hodlings Inc., doing business as Augsburger's Plus Supervalue. [[In-content Ad]]
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