Times-Union Court News 05-13-1997
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:
• John R. Davis, 29, and Mary Margaret Michaelson, 26, both of Philadelphia, Pa.
• Scott Wayne Fouts, 18, Zimmer Road, Warsaw, and Heather Marie Davis, 19, North CR 600W, Warsaw.
• Eric Lynn Williams, 39, and Laura Lee Lombardi, 28, both of Westside Drive, Warsaw.
• Jack L. Abbott, 47, Elwood, and Judith L. Dulworth, 43, Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• Gale Lee Estep, 47, and Pamela Gay Alderfer, 37, both of Warsaw.
• David L. Vining, 32, and Melissa Marie Simpson, 26, both of North CR 875W, Etna Green.
• Brian Nelson Showalter, 19, Harbor Landing, Syracuse, and Lisa Lynne Schmucker, 19, East Greenhaus Drive, Syra-cuse.
• Richard L. Spence, 33, and Jamie Lynn Scott, 27, both of West High Street, Silver Lake.
• Max D. Elliott, 53, North Pine Road, Syracuse, and Priscilla A. McKenzie, 52, Enchanted Forest Lane, Cromwell.
• Brian Lee Cox, 25, and Michelle Nicole DiEgidio, 24, both of East Lynwood Drive, Syracuse.
• Charles Edward Brettin, 25, and Angela Lee Tillberry, 25, both of North Reed Street, Warsaw.
• Jeffrey T. Webber, 29, Old Road 30E, Pierceton, and Malinda Diane Roth, 23, Columbia City.
• Micah Todd Dilley, 17, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Kristin Lorraine Metcalf, 20, East Frontage Road, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Methodist Hospital vs. Cynthia Holle-Ulmer. Plaintiff awarded $241.47.
• Main Channel Marina Inc. vs. Ted Tomkinson. Plaintiff awarded $27.60.
• Fidler Inc. vs. Ron Church, doing business as C.W. Construction. Plaintiff awarded $1,813.23.
• Helvey & Associates, doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Glen G. Ashby. Plaintiff awarded $1,117.32.
• Cindy S. Justice vs. James F. Hollon. Plaintiff awarded $380.
• Michael Chestnut vs. Raul and Angie Rodriguez. Plaintiff awarded $372.75.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. vs. William Dilts. Plaintiff awarded $372.98.
• Robert and Lisa Wehrly vs. Georgia Habegger. Plaintiff awarded $1,556.75.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kimberly Cole, $249.05; Bobby and Jo Anne Brown, $373.77; Bertha C. Ousley, $263.31; James M. and Mary L. Martin, $164.05; and Teresa S. Brewer, $935.39.
• Lion's Academy vs. Shirley Taylor. Plaintiff awarded $2,134.65.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Janet Goble, $317.82; Ron and Canda Goldwood, $290.62; Dawn and Richard W. Longworth, $580.30; Thomas L. Parker, $119; Joni Honeycutt Estelle and Charles L. Hively, $1,072.57; Cindy and Jim A. Shoemaker, $500.38; Vincent and Tammy Zon, $422.38; Ray Larimer and Chasity Osborne, $853.87; Jade Coy, $192.81; Michael J. and Patricia A. Tilbury, $459.51; and Cheryl L. Minnick, $725.90.
• NIPSCO vs. David A. Eastwood. Plaintiff awarded $2,200.13.
• 1st Choice Sales Inc. vs. Dorothy M. Spangle. Plaintiff awarded $171.79.
• Esther Clevenger, doing business as E&C Auto, vs. Cathy Sechrist. Plaintiff awarded $201.95.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $323.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Earl Collins, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Isabel Goodell, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was David Robbins, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Lucas Harvey, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May 1996; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 48 days will be suspended upon completion of alcohol treatment at Bowen Center; and license suspended 12 days was Phillip Johnson, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in April was James Poyser, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in June was Earl Shepherd, Claypool.
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in February was Santiago Sanchez, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in December was Beatriz Becerra, Winona Lake.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $50 in February was Brian Ketcham, Milford.
No Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in July was Francisco Castro, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in April was Donald Thompson, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in April was Anthony Maloney, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in March was Theo Timmerman, Warsaw.
Fined $52 in February were Ryan Stouder, Warsaw, and Joseph Oswald, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in July were Euwin Bryant, Warsaw, and Angela Adams, Pierceton.
Criminal Trespass - Fined $50 in February was Steven Maull, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $50 in January was Shiloh Steiner, South Whitley.
Fined $50 in August were: Bradley Todd, Warsaw; Raymond Hill, Winona Lake; and Kevin Hartman, Warsaw.
Hunting Without Consent - Fined $50 in December was Robert Brandon, Warsaw.
Fleeing Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in October was Earl Shepherd, Claypool.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in August was Erik Lemler, Warsaw.
Criminal Recklessness - Fined $50 in July was John Mishoe, Warsaw.
Failure To Ensure Child's Attendance In School - Fined $50 in May 1996 was Marie McKellar, North Webster.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $100 in May 1996 was Kelley V. Stambaugh, 27, North Webster.
Fined $50 in December was Jonathan P. Fussle, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April were Richard D. Wallace, 23, Warsaw, and Eugene Akers, 48, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in March were Tiffany J. Finker, 25, Mentone, and Jerry D. Phillips, 28, Mentone.
Fined $12 in April were Elizabeth K. Ringler, 19, Syracuse, and Timothy W. Deeter, 23, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in March were: William J. McClelland, 18, Warsaw; Michael A. Taylor, 21, Winona Lake; Jennifer M. Anderson, 19, Winona Lake; and David C. Smeltzer, 18, Milford.
Fined $12 in November was Shawna R. Brubaker, 39, North Webster.
Fined $12 in May 1996 was Sarah E. Kinder, 21, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in April was Kelly L. Miller, 18, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April was Jason T. Brown, 23, Winona Lake.
Open Container Violation - Judgment (court costs only) in March against Howard L. Bowman, 63, Claypool.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in November was Shawn L. Hattery, 24, North Webster.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in July was Michael N. Jacobs, 20, Syracuse.
The following person also paid $63 in court costs:
Littering - Fined $7 in March was Russell W. Alexander, 29, Silver Lake.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were: Braxton L. Eikenberry, 44, Akron; Leslie M. Resendez, 26, Warsaw; Adam J. Snyder, 19, Warsaw; Chad M. Miller, 16, Etna Green; and Amy J. Dickerhoff, 29, Rochester.
Fined $20 in March were: Rick Adams, Claypool; William J. McClelland, 18, Warsaw; and Domingo Melendez, 17, Milford.
Fined $20 in September was Jason D. Dugger, 16, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (March) Zachery Ferguson, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - (January) Shiloh Steiner, South Whitley.
Public Intoxication - (January) Shiloh Steiner, South Whitley; (October) Earl Shepherd, Claypool.
Criminal Trespass - (October) Earl Shepherd, Claypool.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (July) Angela Adams, Pierceton.
Driving While Suspended - (July) Angela Adams, Pierceton.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Lake City Bank vs. Karen L. Faris, North Ogden Point Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks amount of check cashed on which there was a stop-payment order, plus bad-check fees, treble damages and attorney fees.
• Lake City Bank vs. Adrienne C. Shalley, East Main Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks balance due on agreement, plus costs incurred and attorney fees.
• Lake City Bank vs. Larry W. Hatfield, Hobart. Plaintiff seeks amount due on retail sales contract, plus costs incurred and attorney fees.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory notes, plus interest and court costs: Rick J. Anderson, South CR 1325E, Akron, $4,454.21, and Kenneth Keith Petty, Constantine, Mich., $16,131.11.
• Donald Adkins vs. Robert Wulliman, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake, and Scott and Cheryl Ousley, North Syracuse-Webster Road, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $7,231 in damages for alleged fraudulent misrepresentation of condition of furnace in sale of real estate. Plaintiff also seeks interest, punitive damages and attorney fees.
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia vs. George W. Hickman and Judy Dietz, East Brown Road, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $1,699.13 due on account, plus interest and court cost.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Sandra J. Ruiz, North Koher Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,974.22 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• St. Anthony Medical Center Inc. vs. Kevin S. Swain, Center Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,400.45 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Hagan
Richard D. and Constance J. Hagan, EMS W20 Lane, North Webster. They were married April 18, 1986, and separated May 1, 1997. There are two minor children.
Kennedy
Pamela N. and Charles R. Kennedy, Sharon Street, Winona Lake. They were married Sept. 18, 1976, and separated May 6, 1997. There are three minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• City of Warsaw awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, from the following people: Cheryl Minnick, $849.40, and Deb Marsillett, $828.50.
• Avco Financial Services vs. Keith G. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $6,555.20 by default, plus court costs.
• AT&T Universal Card Services Corp. vs. Rachel Leigh Adams. Plaintiff awarded $4,343.46, plus interest, $1,100 in attorney fees and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Inland Mortgage Corp. vs. Richard J. and Lisa M. Herdman and Collier's Commercial Services. This case is dismissed as to Collier's only.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Juergen and Betsy Voss vs. Korey C. Brown, Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damages resulting from an April 11, 1995, auto accident at U.S. 30 and CR 800W. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Marty D. Brock vs. Michael J. Frame, Chester. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damages resulting from a May 20, 1995, auto accident at U.S. 30 and Parker Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Midwest Collection Service vs. Becky A. Matosich, North CR 200W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $780.44 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Thomas V. Buskirk, Tyner Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks that an improvement location permit be obtained for decking placed on real estate on South Woodland Lane, Warsaw, or that Buskirk otherwise come into compliance. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and that the court impose penalties until compliance is made.
• Robert P. and Tammie J. Miller vs. Myles Richard, Ashley Nicole and Adam Nicholas Wolfe, North CR 400W, Leesburg. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in Country Village Addition in Kosciusko County, plus an amount to pay off liens on property at the time the deed was delivered.
• Midfirst Bank vs. G. Thorpe and Karen Suzann Mitchell, Kalorama Road, Leesburg, Commercial Credit Loans Inc. and Indiana Department of Revenue. Plaintiff seeks $115,023.64 due on mortgage, plus interest; $1,500 in attorney fees; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Michiana Metronet Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest and court costs: Kenneth Worley, doing business as Worley's Disposal, West CR 200N, Warsaw, $7,254.02, and Robert Vickery, East Calhoun Street, Claypool, $4,019.22.
• James Walmer vs. David Gerth, EMS B6 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $140 due on account, plus court costs.
• Warsaw Industrial Tool & Supply Inc. and Kenneth W. and Beverly P. Jones vs. Martin Miller, Columbia City. Plaintiffs seek $63,150 due on purchase agreement, plus interest and $4,491.99 in expenses; $808.54 due on lease; $3,809.09 due on promissory note, plus interest; $3,190 due on another promissory note, plus interest; a sum exceeding $41,000 for general damages as a result of Miller's alleged breaches and defaults; attorney fees; and court costs.
• Joseph and Josephine Zawistowski vs. Zimmer Inc., Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for alleged failure of artificial knee received by Josephine Zawistowski. The case was moved on a change of venue from St. Joseph County.
Name Changes
• Barbara Ellen Secrist, Fairlane Drive, Warsaw, seeks to change her name to Barbara Ellen Bloxham.
• Stephanie Ann Wirt, Nancy Street, Warsaw, seeks to change her name to Stephanie Ann Singleton.
Marriage Dissolutions
Boyer
Jeanenne and Marshall Glen Boyer, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse. They were married June 9, 1984, and separated April 14, 1997. There are three minor children.
Boring
Linda K. Boring, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw, and Charles Boring, West Jefferson Street, Warsaw. They were married July 28, 1996, and separated in August 1996. There are no minor children.
Estep
Margaret Estep, Clinic Court, Warsaw, and Scott Estep, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. They were married Sept. 22, 1994, and separated March 5, 1997. There are two minor children.
Smith
James L. and Geraldine A. Smith, South Pearson Boulevard, Silver Lake. They were married Nov. 15, 1996, and separated April 22, 1997. There are no minor children.
Francis
Mark E. Francis, North Huntington Street, Syracuse, and Lisa J. Francis, East Effie Mae Street, North Webster. They were married June 27, 1982, and separated March 16, 1997. There are two minor children.
Carroll
Mary Beth Carroll, East LaPoint Drive, Milford, and Dennis G. Carroll, Kosciusko County. They were married Feb. 3, 1990, and separated April 18, 1997. There are no minor children.
Wiggs
Daniel Joe and Sarah Marie Wiggs, EMS T16A Lane, Leesburg. They were married Jan. 10, 1994, and separated in May 1996. There are two minor children.
Griggs
James Lee Griggs Sr., U.S. 30W, Warsaw, and Sherry Lynn Griggs, West Davis Road, Burket. They were married Nov. 10, 1984, and separated April 28, 1997. There are two minor children.
Travis
Christy Travis, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Ilie Travis, East Main Street, Silver Lake. They were married Feb. 15, 1997, and separated April 4, 1997. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Indiana Insurance Co. vs. Michael and Shawn Jefferson and Nathon Ybarra and his parent and natural guardian, Jose Ybarra. In a partial summary judgment, as to Shawn Jefferson, it is granted that his acts toward Nathon Ybarra are excluded from coverage under the homeowner's policy for any and all claims made by Nathon and Jose Ybarra against him.
• Midwest Collection Services vs. Rex Carey. Plaintiff awarded $8,168.25 by default, plus court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Chet Goodman, $5,974.57; Ronald and Michelle Church, $6,649.87; and Michael Lock Jr., $6,133.90.
• Cargill Inc., Nutrena Feed Division, vs. Carl Sands and Sons Inc. and Carl, Edythe, David and John Sands. In a summary judgment, plaintiff awarded $59,206.82.
• State of Indiana vs. Robert A. Brilliandt. Plaintiff awarded $1,017 by default, plus court costs.
• American General Finance vs. Russell R. and Sarah Binkley. Plaintiff awarded $1,543.81 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Yogi Bear Membership Corp. of Kosciusko County vs. Karen J. Klaus and Kosciusko County Board of Commissioners.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• George and Linda Bruner vs. Darrell B. and Joyce Dougherty Johnson. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Steven B. Pitsch vs. Henry and Kimberly Komdeur.
• Harold Pickens vs. Anthony Batytes.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Michelle Luellen vs. Dale A. Baker, DDS, and Paul E. Keller, DDS.
• Midwest Collection Services vs. Angela S. Miller.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Michael D. and Cindy Sue Cooper. April 23.
• Marsha R. and Devon Smith. April 25.
• Diana and William C. Houser III. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $110 per week in child support. April 25.
• James Edward and Karen Elaine Lewis. April 25.
• Carol Jean and Nikolai Thomas Eppel-mann. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $152 per week in child support. April 29.
• Dawn (former name Chambers restored) and Joe Duffy. April 30.
• Julia (former name Rodriguez restored) and Jorge Fraga. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. April 30.
• Kathy Lynn and Lynn Alan Reynolds. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. May 2.
• Albert E. and Charlene J. Parsons. May 5.
• Leveda R. and Charles R. Jarvis. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $70 per week in child support. May 6.
• Beverly L. (former name Evans restored) and Elton C. Davis. May 7.
Other Action
• Kerlin Bus Sales & Leasing Inc. vs. Kerlin Motor Co. Inc. The Hon. Douglas B. Morton is appointed special judge in this matter. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• John R. Davis, 29, and Mary Margaret Michaelson, 26, both of Philadelphia, Pa.
• Scott Wayne Fouts, 18, Zimmer Road, Warsaw, and Heather Marie Davis, 19, North CR 600W, Warsaw.
• Eric Lynn Williams, 39, and Laura Lee Lombardi, 28, both of Westside Drive, Warsaw.
• Jack L. Abbott, 47, Elwood, and Judith L. Dulworth, 43, Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• Gale Lee Estep, 47, and Pamela Gay Alderfer, 37, both of Warsaw.
• David L. Vining, 32, and Melissa Marie Simpson, 26, both of North CR 875W, Etna Green.
• Brian Nelson Showalter, 19, Harbor Landing, Syracuse, and Lisa Lynne Schmucker, 19, East Greenhaus Drive, Syra-cuse.
• Richard L. Spence, 33, and Jamie Lynn Scott, 27, both of West High Street, Silver Lake.
• Max D. Elliott, 53, North Pine Road, Syracuse, and Priscilla A. McKenzie, 52, Enchanted Forest Lane, Cromwell.
• Brian Lee Cox, 25, and Michelle Nicole DiEgidio, 24, both of East Lynwood Drive, Syracuse.
• Charles Edward Brettin, 25, and Angela Lee Tillberry, 25, both of North Reed Street, Warsaw.
• Jeffrey T. Webber, 29, Old Road 30E, Pierceton, and Malinda Diane Roth, 23, Columbia City.
• Micah Todd Dilley, 17, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Kristin Lorraine Metcalf, 20, East Frontage Road, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Methodist Hospital vs. Cynthia Holle-Ulmer. Plaintiff awarded $241.47.
• Main Channel Marina Inc. vs. Ted Tomkinson. Plaintiff awarded $27.60.
• Fidler Inc. vs. Ron Church, doing business as C.W. Construction. Plaintiff awarded $1,813.23.
• Helvey & Associates, doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Glen G. Ashby. Plaintiff awarded $1,117.32.
• Cindy S. Justice vs. James F. Hollon. Plaintiff awarded $380.
• Michael Chestnut vs. Raul and Angie Rodriguez. Plaintiff awarded $372.75.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. vs. William Dilts. Plaintiff awarded $372.98.
• Robert and Lisa Wehrly vs. Georgia Habegger. Plaintiff awarded $1,556.75.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kimberly Cole, $249.05; Bobby and Jo Anne Brown, $373.77; Bertha C. Ousley, $263.31; James M. and Mary L. Martin, $164.05; and Teresa S. Brewer, $935.39.
• Lion's Academy vs. Shirley Taylor. Plaintiff awarded $2,134.65.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Janet Goble, $317.82; Ron and Canda Goldwood, $290.62; Dawn and Richard W. Longworth, $580.30; Thomas L. Parker, $119; Joni Honeycutt Estelle and Charles L. Hively, $1,072.57; Cindy and Jim A. Shoemaker, $500.38; Vincent and Tammy Zon, $422.38; Ray Larimer and Chasity Osborne, $853.87; Jade Coy, $192.81; Michael J. and Patricia A. Tilbury, $459.51; and Cheryl L. Minnick, $725.90.
• NIPSCO vs. David A. Eastwood. Plaintiff awarded $2,200.13.
• 1st Choice Sales Inc. vs. Dorothy M. Spangle. Plaintiff awarded $171.79.
• Esther Clevenger, doing business as E&C Auto, vs. Cathy Sechrist. Plaintiff awarded $201.95.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $323.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Earl Collins, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Isabel Goodell, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was David Robbins, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Lucas Harvey, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May 1996; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 48 days will be suspended upon completion of alcohol treatment at Bowen Center; and license suspended 12 days was Phillip Johnson, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in April was James Poyser, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in June was Earl Shepherd, Claypool.
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in February was Santiago Sanchez, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in December was Beatriz Becerra, Winona Lake.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $50 in February was Brian Ketcham, Milford.
No Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in July was Francisco Castro, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in April was Donald Thompson, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in April was Anthony Maloney, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in March was Theo Timmerman, Warsaw.
Fined $52 in February were Ryan Stouder, Warsaw, and Joseph Oswald, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in July were Euwin Bryant, Warsaw, and Angela Adams, Pierceton.
Criminal Trespass - Fined $50 in February was Steven Maull, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $50 in January was Shiloh Steiner, South Whitley.
Fined $50 in August were: Bradley Todd, Warsaw; Raymond Hill, Winona Lake; and Kevin Hartman, Warsaw.
Hunting Without Consent - Fined $50 in December was Robert Brandon, Warsaw.
Fleeing Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in October was Earl Shepherd, Claypool.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in August was Erik Lemler, Warsaw.
Criminal Recklessness - Fined $50 in July was John Mishoe, Warsaw.
Failure To Ensure Child's Attendance In School - Fined $50 in May 1996 was Marie McKellar, North Webster.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $100 in May 1996 was Kelley V. Stambaugh, 27, North Webster.
Fined $50 in December was Jonathan P. Fussle, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April were Richard D. Wallace, 23, Warsaw, and Eugene Akers, 48, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in March were Tiffany J. Finker, 25, Mentone, and Jerry D. Phillips, 28, Mentone.
Fined $12 in April were Elizabeth K. Ringler, 19, Syracuse, and Timothy W. Deeter, 23, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in March were: William J. McClelland, 18, Warsaw; Michael A. Taylor, 21, Winona Lake; Jennifer M. Anderson, 19, Winona Lake; and David C. Smeltzer, 18, Milford.
Fined $12 in November was Shawna R. Brubaker, 39, North Webster.
Fined $12 in May 1996 was Sarah E. Kinder, 21, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in April was Kelly L. Miller, 18, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April was Jason T. Brown, 23, Winona Lake.
Open Container Violation - Judgment (court costs only) in March against Howard L. Bowman, 63, Claypool.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in November was Shawn L. Hattery, 24, North Webster.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in July was Michael N. Jacobs, 20, Syracuse.
The following person also paid $63 in court costs:
Littering - Fined $7 in March was Russell W. Alexander, 29, Silver Lake.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were: Braxton L. Eikenberry, 44, Akron; Leslie M. Resendez, 26, Warsaw; Adam J. Snyder, 19, Warsaw; Chad M. Miller, 16, Etna Green; and Amy J. Dickerhoff, 29, Rochester.
Fined $20 in March were: Rick Adams, Claypool; William J. McClelland, 18, Warsaw; and Domingo Melendez, 17, Milford.
Fined $20 in September was Jason D. Dugger, 16, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (March) Zachery Ferguson, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - (January) Shiloh Steiner, South Whitley.
Public Intoxication - (January) Shiloh Steiner, South Whitley; (October) Earl Shepherd, Claypool.
Criminal Trespass - (October) Earl Shepherd, Claypool.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (July) Angela Adams, Pierceton.
Driving While Suspended - (July) Angela Adams, Pierceton.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Lake City Bank vs. Karen L. Faris, North Ogden Point Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks amount of check cashed on which there was a stop-payment order, plus bad-check fees, treble damages and attorney fees.
• Lake City Bank vs. Adrienne C. Shalley, East Main Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks balance due on agreement, plus costs incurred and attorney fees.
• Lake City Bank vs. Larry W. Hatfield, Hobart. Plaintiff seeks amount due on retail sales contract, plus costs incurred and attorney fees.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory notes, plus interest and court costs: Rick J. Anderson, South CR 1325E, Akron, $4,454.21, and Kenneth Keith Petty, Constantine, Mich., $16,131.11.
• Donald Adkins vs. Robert Wulliman, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake, and Scott and Cheryl Ousley, North Syracuse-Webster Road, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $7,231 in damages for alleged fraudulent misrepresentation of condition of furnace in sale of real estate. Plaintiff also seeks interest, punitive damages and attorney fees.
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia vs. George W. Hickman and Judy Dietz, East Brown Road, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $1,699.13 due on account, plus interest and court cost.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Sandra J. Ruiz, North Koher Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,974.22 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• St. Anthony Medical Center Inc. vs. Kevin S. Swain, Center Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,400.45 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Hagan
Richard D. and Constance J. Hagan, EMS W20 Lane, North Webster. They were married April 18, 1986, and separated May 1, 1997. There are two minor children.
Kennedy
Pamela N. and Charles R. Kennedy, Sharon Street, Winona Lake. They were married Sept. 18, 1976, and separated May 6, 1997. There are three minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• City of Warsaw awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, from the following people: Cheryl Minnick, $849.40, and Deb Marsillett, $828.50.
• Avco Financial Services vs. Keith G. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $6,555.20 by default, plus court costs.
• AT&T Universal Card Services Corp. vs. Rachel Leigh Adams. Plaintiff awarded $4,343.46, plus interest, $1,100 in attorney fees and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Inland Mortgage Corp. vs. Richard J. and Lisa M. Herdman and Collier's Commercial Services. This case is dismissed as to Collier's only.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Juergen and Betsy Voss vs. Korey C. Brown, Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damages resulting from an April 11, 1995, auto accident at U.S. 30 and CR 800W. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Marty D. Brock vs. Michael J. Frame, Chester. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damages resulting from a May 20, 1995, auto accident at U.S. 30 and Parker Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Midwest Collection Service vs. Becky A. Matosich, North CR 200W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $780.44 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Thomas V. Buskirk, Tyner Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks that an improvement location permit be obtained for decking placed on real estate on South Woodland Lane, Warsaw, or that Buskirk otherwise come into compliance. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and that the court impose penalties until compliance is made.
• Robert P. and Tammie J. Miller vs. Myles Richard, Ashley Nicole and Adam Nicholas Wolfe, North CR 400W, Leesburg. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in Country Village Addition in Kosciusko County, plus an amount to pay off liens on property at the time the deed was delivered.
• Midfirst Bank vs. G. Thorpe and Karen Suzann Mitchell, Kalorama Road, Leesburg, Commercial Credit Loans Inc. and Indiana Department of Revenue. Plaintiff seeks $115,023.64 due on mortgage, plus interest; $1,500 in attorney fees; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Michiana Metronet Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest and court costs: Kenneth Worley, doing business as Worley's Disposal, West CR 200N, Warsaw, $7,254.02, and Robert Vickery, East Calhoun Street, Claypool, $4,019.22.
• James Walmer vs. David Gerth, EMS B6 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $140 due on account, plus court costs.
• Warsaw Industrial Tool & Supply Inc. and Kenneth W. and Beverly P. Jones vs. Martin Miller, Columbia City. Plaintiffs seek $63,150 due on purchase agreement, plus interest and $4,491.99 in expenses; $808.54 due on lease; $3,809.09 due on promissory note, plus interest; $3,190 due on another promissory note, plus interest; a sum exceeding $41,000 for general damages as a result of Miller's alleged breaches and defaults; attorney fees; and court costs.
• Joseph and Josephine Zawistowski vs. Zimmer Inc., Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for alleged failure of artificial knee received by Josephine Zawistowski. The case was moved on a change of venue from St. Joseph County.
Name Changes
• Barbara Ellen Secrist, Fairlane Drive, Warsaw, seeks to change her name to Barbara Ellen Bloxham.
• Stephanie Ann Wirt, Nancy Street, Warsaw, seeks to change her name to Stephanie Ann Singleton.
Marriage Dissolutions
Boyer
Jeanenne and Marshall Glen Boyer, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse. They were married June 9, 1984, and separated April 14, 1997. There are three minor children.
Boring
Linda K. Boring, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw, and Charles Boring, West Jefferson Street, Warsaw. They were married July 28, 1996, and separated in August 1996. There are no minor children.
Estep
Margaret Estep, Clinic Court, Warsaw, and Scott Estep, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. They were married Sept. 22, 1994, and separated March 5, 1997. There are two minor children.
Smith
James L. and Geraldine A. Smith, South Pearson Boulevard, Silver Lake. They were married Nov. 15, 1996, and separated April 22, 1997. There are no minor children.
Francis
Mark E. Francis, North Huntington Street, Syracuse, and Lisa J. Francis, East Effie Mae Street, North Webster. They were married June 27, 1982, and separated March 16, 1997. There are two minor children.
Carroll
Mary Beth Carroll, East LaPoint Drive, Milford, and Dennis G. Carroll, Kosciusko County. They were married Feb. 3, 1990, and separated April 18, 1997. There are no minor children.
Wiggs
Daniel Joe and Sarah Marie Wiggs, EMS T16A Lane, Leesburg. They were married Jan. 10, 1994, and separated in May 1996. There are two minor children.
Griggs
James Lee Griggs Sr., U.S. 30W, Warsaw, and Sherry Lynn Griggs, West Davis Road, Burket. They were married Nov. 10, 1984, and separated April 28, 1997. There are two minor children.
Travis
Christy Travis, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Ilie Travis, East Main Street, Silver Lake. They were married Feb. 15, 1997, and separated April 4, 1997. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Indiana Insurance Co. vs. Michael and Shawn Jefferson and Nathon Ybarra and his parent and natural guardian, Jose Ybarra. In a partial summary judgment, as to Shawn Jefferson, it is granted that his acts toward Nathon Ybarra are excluded from coverage under the homeowner's policy for any and all claims made by Nathon and Jose Ybarra against him.
• Midwest Collection Services vs. Rex Carey. Plaintiff awarded $8,168.25 by default, plus court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Chet Goodman, $5,974.57; Ronald and Michelle Church, $6,649.87; and Michael Lock Jr., $6,133.90.
• Cargill Inc., Nutrena Feed Division, vs. Carl Sands and Sons Inc. and Carl, Edythe, David and John Sands. In a summary judgment, plaintiff awarded $59,206.82.
• State of Indiana vs. Robert A. Brilliandt. Plaintiff awarded $1,017 by default, plus court costs.
• American General Finance vs. Russell R. and Sarah Binkley. Plaintiff awarded $1,543.81 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Yogi Bear Membership Corp. of Kosciusko County vs. Karen J. Klaus and Kosciusko County Board of Commissioners.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• George and Linda Bruner vs. Darrell B. and Joyce Dougherty Johnson. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Steven B. Pitsch vs. Henry and Kimberly Komdeur.
• Harold Pickens vs. Anthony Batytes.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Michelle Luellen vs. Dale A. Baker, DDS, and Paul E. Keller, DDS.
• Midwest Collection Services vs. Angela S. Miller.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Michael D. and Cindy Sue Cooper. April 23.
• Marsha R. and Devon Smith. April 25.
• Diana and William C. Houser III. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $110 per week in child support. April 25.
• James Edward and Karen Elaine Lewis. April 25.
• Carol Jean and Nikolai Thomas Eppel-mann. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $152 per week in child support. April 29.
• Dawn (former name Chambers restored) and Joe Duffy. April 30.
• Julia (former name Rodriguez restored) and Jorge Fraga. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. April 30.
• Kathy Lynn and Lynn Alan Reynolds. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. May 2.
• Albert E. and Charlene J. Parsons. May 5.
• Leveda R. and Charles R. Jarvis. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $70 per week in child support. May 6.
• Beverly L. (former name Evans restored) and Elton C. Davis. May 7.
Other Action
• Kerlin Bus Sales & Leasing Inc. vs. Kerlin Motor Co. Inc. The Hon. Douglas B. Morton is appointed special judge in this matter. [[In-content Ad]]
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