Times-Union Court News 06-02-1998
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:
• James B. Clayton, 40, EMS W26 Lane, North Webster and Toni Marie Lemaitre, 36, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg.
• Jerry A. Ryan, 35, and Norma J. Robinson, 33, both of North Park Avenue, Warsaw.
• Scott Robert Pelletier, 22, and Stacey Lee Entenman, 22, both of Shorelane, Syracuse.
• Danny J. Fifer, 44, and Darla J. Shepherd, 36, both of Ind. 25S, Warsaw.
• David M. Spolski, 31, and Paula Beth Larabee, 31, both of West CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Benjamin Loren Stichter, 21, and Kristina Emma Wahnefried, 22, both of EMS C24G Lane, Warsaw.
• Jimmy L. Hill, 57, and Kimberly A. Leighton, 46, both of North Wawasee Drive, Syracuse.
• Tony Alan Wallace, 26, and Vicki Sue Richardson, 28, both of East Excalibur Place, Cromwell.
• Jeffrey Dale Taylor, 26, North CR 500W, Leesburg, and Tonya Sue Lakey, 22, North Park Avenue, Warsaw.
• John D. Harrold, 55, and Jennie L. Bryan, 49, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Matthew Roland Masterson, 21, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, and Amber Renee Quillen, 20, Ross Avenue, Warsaw.
• Rigoberto S. Nunez, 30, and Michele Maxine Sexton, 27, both of Ind. 19N, Nappanee.
• Roy Howard Stickney, 27, North Walnut Street, North Manchester, and Linda Lou Wood, 43, Miami Drive, Warsaw.
• Lawrence V. Tezekjian, 40, and Debra Ann Giraud, 33, both of Sunday Lane, Winona Lake.
• Ryan Lynn Aigler, 23, and Amy Carlene Logan, 23, both of Mesa, Ariz.
• Kenneth Walter Jones, 63, Herscher Drive, Warsaw, and Phyllis Arlene O'Neill, 56, Palm Desert, Calif.
• Charles L. Garner, 74, South Rowland Avenue, Leesburg, and Priscilla E. Juday, 71, East Shady Lane, Syracuse.
• Richard Lawrence Burke, 18, North Koher Road East, Syracuse, and Lisa A. Strudivant, 18, Howe.
• Dale E. Cronkhite, 57, East CR 100S, Pierceton, and Linda L. Schafer, 50, West Catholic Street, Pierceton.
• Robert L. Howatt, 51, North American Way, Syracuse, and Lynette Sue Hively, 37, East CR 125S, Pierceton.
• Marc L. Baumgardt, 40, South Country Club Road, Warsaw, and Molly Sue Watson, 39, Elkhart.
• Scott Lee Hand, 21, EMS D18 Lane, Syracuse, and Amy Foster Rehling, 21, East Debra Drive, Syracuse.
• Kenneth Cameron Hylton, 35, and Esther Nadene Ray, 21, both of South Union Street, Warsaw.
• Daniel T. Fronczek, 23, Camp Lejeune, N.C., and Rachael Jean Harbes, 21, LaPointe Drive, Milford.
• Thirumalai Devanathan, 47, Meadow Drive, Warsaw, and Loreen E. Bravo, 42, Michigan City.
• Tom Westerhof, 26, and Nicole Larissa Hanna, 20, both of 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:
• Bryon J. Berry vs. Jay and Kristie Sutton. Plaintiff awarded $272.34.
• Jerry Smith vs. Mike Vinson and Nellie Gorman. Plaintiff awarded $1,060.
• North Webster Cub Scouts vs. Gayle S. Seidner. Plaintiff awarded $213.
• East Lake Skate Center Inc. vs. Bobbi Turner. Plaintiff awarded $71.45.
• Dianne L. Plummer vs. Kurt Burner. Plaintiff awarded $1,468.
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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in May was Angela T.Seeley, 26, Burket.
Fined $50 in April was David L. Shields, 50, North Webster.
Fined $27 in May were Jason C. Felger, 22, Warsaw; Joshua D. Wallen, 18, Pierceton; William D. May, 37, Warsaw; Melissa L. Johnson, 18, Cromwell; and Dustin J. Hollar, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April were Rustina J. Berry, 36, Warsaw; Jesse W. Poe, 17, Warsaw; Royce J. Myers, 18, Syracuse; and Mark A. Miller, 29, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in January was Bryan K. Locke, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in May was James D. Savage, 46, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in May were Matthew P. McClellan, 36, Warsaw; Jan B. Barber, 43, Akron; Donald R. Rhodes, 58, Warsaw; Brian G. Buss, 28, Nappanee; Karen A. Scripture, 41, Warsaw; Paula D. Slusher, 39, South Whitley; Sonia K. Simison, 36, Larwill; Aric R. Davis, 17, Warsaw; Kevin E. Tamlin, 35, Warsaw; Gary M. Konkle, 23, Winona Lake;
Also, Colleen C. Scherer, 33, Warsaw; Anthony J. Missler, 22, Winona Lake; Louis F. Vogt, 45, Warsaw; Spencer L. Mikel, 25, Warsaw; Gina L. Keener, 32, Leesburg; and Frank A. DiRico, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April were Elva N. Reyna, 25, Warsaw; Mark A. Neeley, 29, Warsaw; John D. Evans, 23, Nappanee; Andrea L. Mabee, 31, Warsaw; Maria Y. Compton, 22, Warsaw; Armando Carlos, 20, Warsaw; Jack Daniels, 16, Warsaw; Kurtis M. Gunkel, 23, North Webster; and Jeremy J. Folk, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March was Brian W. Frederick, 25, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in October was Travis E. Caudill, 26, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in May were Kelly L. McKee, 30, North Manchester; Earl G. Ward, 51, Claypool; Sandra K. Harrell, 47, Warsaw; John Nadolski, 50, Pierceton; Wilbur E. Day, 62, Sidney; Michael A. Cunningham, 40, North Webster; and Rebecca R. Stork, 47, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April were Danny B. Gallmeier, 26, Cromwell; Rachel A. Tenney, 21, Pierceton; and Richard A. Franco, 37, Leesburg.
No Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in May were Mona A. Kahler, 24, Warsaw, and Maria D. Ponce, 33, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in May was Scott M. Hanes, 22, Warsaw.
Expired Annual Inspection - Fined $17 in May was Terry A. Hyde, 30, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in May was Joseph E. Kirkendall, 17, Winona Lake.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in May was Louis F. Vogt, 45, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in May was Tony R. Goble, 28, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in May was Steven J. Hall, 18, Claypool.
False Registration - Fined $7 in May were Louis F. Vogt, 45, Warsaw, and Paula D. Slusher, 39, South Whitley.
Failure To Stop For Train Signal - Fined $7 in April was George R. Walbridge, 44, Syracuse.
Improper Lights/Reflectors - Fined $7 in April was Royce J. Myers, 18, Syracuse.
Vehicle Equipment Violation - Fined $7 in April was Jeremy J. Pulsipher, 19, Winona Lake.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in March was Benjamin D. Reed, 18, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in February was Brandi M. Kline, 22, North Manchester.
Fined $7 in January was Stephen E. Roberts, 20, North Manchester.
Failure To Obtain Indiana Driver's License - Judgment (court costs only) in December against Scott V. Slusser, 29, Syracuse.
Improperly Passing School Bus - Fined $50 in November was Joe L. Harris, 72, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Produce Valid Boat Registration - Fined $7 in May was Andrew A. Miner, 17, Warsaw.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in April were Ernest L. Plymale, 19, Pierceton, and Dennis R. Shreve, 44, Syracuse.
Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in April were Casey A. Burnworth, 19, Syracuse, and Jesse Peterson, 17, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in May were Janet A. See, 32, Warsaw; Chandler M. Williams, 31, Warsaw; Karla S. Quiroz, 35, Silver Lake; Andrew W. Culp, 22, Nappanee; Herbert D. Duncan, 41, Warsaw; and Andrea L. Henemyer, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in January was Jackson R. Dickerson, 30, 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 - (May) Robert R. Shepherd, 60, North Manchester; Kathleen D. Groninger, 33, Mentone; Derek R. Slone, 16, Warsaw; (April) Sarah A. Borkholder, 19, Milford; Ramon Hernandez, 39, Silver Lake; Jeffrey A. Owens, 39, Warsaw; (March) Rachel A. Spiegel, 17, North Webster.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Martin Financial Inc. vs. Ford Olinger, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $11,879.65 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Gold Key Lease Inc. vs. Lawrence Gordon and Kathleen M. Boyts, North CR 750E, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,000.74 due on agreement, plus interest, court costs and $200 in attorney fees.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Geneva M. and Burnis Flannery, South Scott Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,822.77 due on credit card account, plus interest, court costs and $200 in attorney fees.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Alan R. Oser, North Kings Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,704.68 due on credit card account, plus interest, court costs and $200 in attorney fees.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Charles A. Able, Indian Trail, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,380.01 due on agreement, plus interest, court costs and $200 in attorney fees.
• Robert K. Brindle vs.J. Dawn Brock, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, and Melissa M. Staton, North Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 16, 1996, auto accident near the intersection of CR 200E and Armstrong Road, near Leesburg. Plaintiff also seeks punitive damages and court costs, and requests a trial by jury.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaint
• First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. vs. Raymond and Dusti L. Lawton. Plaintiff awarded $75,713.51 by default, plus costs incurred, court costs and mortgage ordered foreclosed, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Lorranda (former name Morris restored) and Charles Shepherd. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $85 per week in child support. May 20.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• The Farmers & Merchants State Bank vs. Jerry E. and Jane Grady and Grady Land & Cattle Co., East CR 1000N, Syracuse; Edd's Supplies Inc., Shipshewana; Lugbill Bros. Inc., Archibold, Ohio; Farm Credit Services of America, Lafayette; and Max and Margaret Grady, EMS D19A1 Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks (1) $232,088.83 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, $2,500 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate and personal property to satisfy judgment; (2) $729,166 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, $7,500 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate and personal property to satisfy judgment; and (3) $130,000 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, $2,500 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate and personal property to satisfy judgment.
• Glenn L. O'Connor and Joseph E.Flynn vs. Dan Somers, executor of the estate of Thyra S. Bowman, Fort Wayne. Plaintiffs seek a judgment declaring that the Bowman estate is bound by the additional covenants contained in the real estate sales contract, that the estate breached the agreement when they did not sell the property to O'Connor and Flynn for $15,000; that the covenants within the contract obligate the estate to not only accept $15,000 for payment, but to sell the lot to O'Connor and Flynn, and that the estate be barred from selling the lot to anyone else.
• Pamela L. and Terry Netzley vs. Michael A. Miller, Mentone. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Jan. 15, 1997, auto accident near the intersection of East Smith Street and North Bay Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Lanny Lamar and Dawn Maureen Fisher. Plaintiff seeks $48,670.57 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• YBMC Corp. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on liens, plus interest, court costs, attorney fees, costs incurred and foreclosure of liens, with sale to of real estate to satisfy judgment: Jack K. and Maureen T. Meese, New Haven, $3,386.57; Merle V. and Julia M. Alderfer, Laketon, $7,092.44; and Cesareo and Orquidea B.P. Olivo, Chicago, Ill., $1,452.58.
• Midwest Collection vs. Vickie Estep, North CR 250E, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $6,505.11 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Karen Smith vs. Super Valu Inc., doing business as Augsburger's. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries suffered in a May 20, 1997, fall in the defendant's Syracuse store. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Prout/Lagorio
Jo Ann Prout and Pier Giorgio Lagorio, Windsor Way, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 2, 1992, and separated May 22, 1998. There is one minor child.
Allen
Kip Dewayne Allen, Bremen, and Christine Marie Allen, Rosemont Avenue, Warsaw. They were married July 28, 1990, and separated Feb. 1, 1998. There are two minor children.
Baldridge
Lonnie Baldridge, Warsaw, and Martha Baldridge, East Smith Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 28, 1969, and separated May 26, 1998. There are no minor children.
LaJoice
Dawn LaJoice, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse, and Gregory LaJoice Jr., River Rouge, Mich. They were married Aug. 7, 1993, and separated July 12, 1997. There is one minor child.
Sparks
Kay L. Sparks, Kosciusko County, and Donald R. Sparks, North Webster. They were married March 27, 1986, and separated May 22, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Novus Services Inc. vs. Dennis and Nancy Wertenberger. Plaintiff awarded $6,756.36 by default, plus court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Madonna Irwin. Plaintiff awarded $1,254.60 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Jerry and Janice Bucher, parents and natural guardians of Chad M. Bucher, deceased, vs. Samuel S. Stimmel, doing business under the name and style of Nightshift of North Webster Inc. and Cruiser's; Nightshift of North Webster Inc., doing business under the name and style of Cruiser's; and Jamie Carter. Partial summary judgment entered in favor of Sam Stimmel, individually, and against plaintiffs. This matter continues to be active.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Hawkeye-Security Insurance Co., as subrogee of Carrie A. England, vs. Robert L. Johnson.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Daniel L. and Julie Clay, Bill R. Osborne and Heather Smith.
• Homeside Lending Inc., successor by merger to BancPlus Mortgage Corp. vs. Robert G. Hamilton. Judgment set aside and vacated.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Lester W. and Kathy E. Niles. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $71 per week in child support. May 22.
• Donna Rae (former name Loubert restored) and Max J. Thorington. May 22.
• Tony A. Blackburn and Laura M. (former name Troyer restored). Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $125 per week in child support. May 26.
• Jennie Kay (former name Loubert restored) and Johnny Mishoe. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $62 per week in child support. May 27.
Other Action
• William P. Schmidt's request for a restricted driver's permit is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
• Russell J. Carey's request for reinstatement of license is granted, with driving limited to employment purposes and rehabilitation programs only.
• Dewey L. Gayheart's request for license reinstatement is granted. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• James B. Clayton, 40, EMS W26 Lane, North Webster and Toni Marie Lemaitre, 36, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg.
• Jerry A. Ryan, 35, and Norma J. Robinson, 33, both of North Park Avenue, Warsaw.
• Scott Robert Pelletier, 22, and Stacey Lee Entenman, 22, both of Shorelane, Syracuse.
• Danny J. Fifer, 44, and Darla J. Shepherd, 36, both of Ind. 25S, Warsaw.
• David M. Spolski, 31, and Paula Beth Larabee, 31, both of West CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Benjamin Loren Stichter, 21, and Kristina Emma Wahnefried, 22, both of EMS C24G Lane, Warsaw.
• Jimmy L. Hill, 57, and Kimberly A. Leighton, 46, both of North Wawasee Drive, Syracuse.
• Tony Alan Wallace, 26, and Vicki Sue Richardson, 28, both of East Excalibur Place, Cromwell.
• Jeffrey Dale Taylor, 26, North CR 500W, Leesburg, and Tonya Sue Lakey, 22, North Park Avenue, Warsaw.
• John D. Harrold, 55, and Jennie L. Bryan, 49, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Matthew Roland Masterson, 21, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, and Amber Renee Quillen, 20, Ross Avenue, Warsaw.
• Rigoberto S. Nunez, 30, and Michele Maxine Sexton, 27, both of Ind. 19N, Nappanee.
• Roy Howard Stickney, 27, North Walnut Street, North Manchester, and Linda Lou Wood, 43, Miami Drive, Warsaw.
• Lawrence V. Tezekjian, 40, and Debra Ann Giraud, 33, both of Sunday Lane, Winona Lake.
• Ryan Lynn Aigler, 23, and Amy Carlene Logan, 23, both of Mesa, Ariz.
• Kenneth Walter Jones, 63, Herscher Drive, Warsaw, and Phyllis Arlene O'Neill, 56, Palm Desert, Calif.
• Charles L. Garner, 74, South Rowland Avenue, Leesburg, and Priscilla E. Juday, 71, East Shady Lane, Syracuse.
• Richard Lawrence Burke, 18, North Koher Road East, Syracuse, and Lisa A. Strudivant, 18, Howe.
• Dale E. Cronkhite, 57, East CR 100S, Pierceton, and Linda L. Schafer, 50, West Catholic Street, Pierceton.
• Robert L. Howatt, 51, North American Way, Syracuse, and Lynette Sue Hively, 37, East CR 125S, Pierceton.
• Marc L. Baumgardt, 40, South Country Club Road, Warsaw, and Molly Sue Watson, 39, Elkhart.
• Scott Lee Hand, 21, EMS D18 Lane, Syracuse, and Amy Foster Rehling, 21, East Debra Drive, Syracuse.
• Kenneth Cameron Hylton, 35, and Esther Nadene Ray, 21, both of South Union Street, Warsaw.
• Daniel T. Fronczek, 23, Camp Lejeune, N.C., and Rachael Jean Harbes, 21, LaPointe Drive, Milford.
• Thirumalai Devanathan, 47, Meadow Drive, Warsaw, and Loreen E. Bravo, 42, Michigan City.
• Tom Westerhof, 26, and Nicole Larissa Hanna, 20, both of 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:
• Bryon J. Berry vs. Jay and Kristie Sutton. Plaintiff awarded $272.34.
• Jerry Smith vs. Mike Vinson and Nellie Gorman. Plaintiff awarded $1,060.
• North Webster Cub Scouts vs. Gayle S. Seidner. Plaintiff awarded $213.
• East Lake Skate Center Inc. vs. Bobbi Turner. Plaintiff awarded $71.45.
• Dianne L. Plummer vs. Kurt Burner. Plaintiff awarded $1,468.
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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in May was Angela T.Seeley, 26, Burket.
Fined $50 in April was David L. Shields, 50, North Webster.
Fined $27 in May were Jason C. Felger, 22, Warsaw; Joshua D. Wallen, 18, Pierceton; William D. May, 37, Warsaw; Melissa L. Johnson, 18, Cromwell; and Dustin J. Hollar, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April were Rustina J. Berry, 36, Warsaw; Jesse W. Poe, 17, Warsaw; Royce J. Myers, 18, Syracuse; and Mark A. Miller, 29, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in January was Bryan K. Locke, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in May was James D. Savage, 46, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in May were Matthew P. McClellan, 36, Warsaw; Jan B. Barber, 43, Akron; Donald R. Rhodes, 58, Warsaw; Brian G. Buss, 28, Nappanee; Karen A. Scripture, 41, Warsaw; Paula D. Slusher, 39, South Whitley; Sonia K. Simison, 36, Larwill; Aric R. Davis, 17, Warsaw; Kevin E. Tamlin, 35, Warsaw; Gary M. Konkle, 23, Winona Lake;
Also, Colleen C. Scherer, 33, Warsaw; Anthony J. Missler, 22, Winona Lake; Louis F. Vogt, 45, Warsaw; Spencer L. Mikel, 25, Warsaw; Gina L. Keener, 32, Leesburg; and Frank A. DiRico, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April were Elva N. Reyna, 25, Warsaw; Mark A. Neeley, 29, Warsaw; John D. Evans, 23, Nappanee; Andrea L. Mabee, 31, Warsaw; Maria Y. Compton, 22, Warsaw; Armando Carlos, 20, Warsaw; Jack Daniels, 16, Warsaw; Kurtis M. Gunkel, 23, North Webster; and Jeremy J. Folk, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March was Brian W. Frederick, 25, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in October was Travis E. Caudill, 26, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in May were Kelly L. McKee, 30, North Manchester; Earl G. Ward, 51, Claypool; Sandra K. Harrell, 47, Warsaw; John Nadolski, 50, Pierceton; Wilbur E. Day, 62, Sidney; Michael A. Cunningham, 40, North Webster; and Rebecca R. Stork, 47, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April were Danny B. Gallmeier, 26, Cromwell; Rachel A. Tenney, 21, Pierceton; and Richard A. Franco, 37, Leesburg.
No Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in May were Mona A. Kahler, 24, Warsaw, and Maria D. Ponce, 33, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in May was Scott M. Hanes, 22, Warsaw.
Expired Annual Inspection - Fined $17 in May was Terry A. Hyde, 30, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in May was Joseph E. Kirkendall, 17, Winona Lake.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in May was Louis F. Vogt, 45, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in May was Tony R. Goble, 28, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in May was Steven J. Hall, 18, Claypool.
False Registration - Fined $7 in May were Louis F. Vogt, 45, Warsaw, and Paula D. Slusher, 39, South Whitley.
Failure To Stop For Train Signal - Fined $7 in April was George R. Walbridge, 44, Syracuse.
Improper Lights/Reflectors - Fined $7 in April was Royce J. Myers, 18, Syracuse.
Vehicle Equipment Violation - Fined $7 in April was Jeremy J. Pulsipher, 19, Winona Lake.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in March was Benjamin D. Reed, 18, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in February was Brandi M. Kline, 22, North Manchester.
Fined $7 in January was Stephen E. Roberts, 20, North Manchester.
Failure To Obtain Indiana Driver's License - Judgment (court costs only) in December against Scott V. Slusser, 29, Syracuse.
Improperly Passing School Bus - Fined $50 in November was Joe L. Harris, 72, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Produce Valid Boat Registration - Fined $7 in May was Andrew A. Miner, 17, Warsaw.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in April were Ernest L. Plymale, 19, Pierceton, and Dennis R. Shreve, 44, Syracuse.
Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in April were Casey A. Burnworth, 19, Syracuse, and Jesse Peterson, 17, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in May were Janet A. See, 32, Warsaw; Chandler M. Williams, 31, Warsaw; Karla S. Quiroz, 35, Silver Lake; Andrew W. Culp, 22, Nappanee; Herbert D. Duncan, 41, Warsaw; and Andrea L. Henemyer, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in January was Jackson R. Dickerson, 30, 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 - (May) Robert R. Shepherd, 60, North Manchester; Kathleen D. Groninger, 33, Mentone; Derek R. Slone, 16, Warsaw; (April) Sarah A. Borkholder, 19, Milford; Ramon Hernandez, 39, Silver Lake; Jeffrey A. Owens, 39, Warsaw; (March) Rachel A. Spiegel, 17, North Webster.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Martin Financial Inc. vs. Ford Olinger, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $11,879.65 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Gold Key Lease Inc. vs. Lawrence Gordon and Kathleen M. Boyts, North CR 750E, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,000.74 due on agreement, plus interest, court costs and $200 in attorney fees.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Geneva M. and Burnis Flannery, South Scott Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,822.77 due on credit card account, plus interest, court costs and $200 in attorney fees.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Alan R. Oser, North Kings Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,704.68 due on credit card account, plus interest, court costs and $200 in attorney fees.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Charles A. Able, Indian Trail, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,380.01 due on agreement, plus interest, court costs and $200 in attorney fees.
• Robert K. Brindle vs.J. Dawn Brock, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, and Melissa M. Staton, North Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 16, 1996, auto accident near the intersection of CR 200E and Armstrong Road, near Leesburg. Plaintiff also seeks punitive damages and court costs, and requests a trial by jury.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaint
• First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. vs. Raymond and Dusti L. Lawton. Plaintiff awarded $75,713.51 by default, plus costs incurred, court costs and mortgage ordered foreclosed, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Lorranda (former name Morris restored) and Charles Shepherd. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $85 per week in child support. May 20.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• The Farmers & Merchants State Bank vs. Jerry E. and Jane Grady and Grady Land & Cattle Co., East CR 1000N, Syracuse; Edd's Supplies Inc., Shipshewana; Lugbill Bros. Inc., Archibold, Ohio; Farm Credit Services of America, Lafayette; and Max and Margaret Grady, EMS D19A1 Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks (1) $232,088.83 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, $2,500 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate and personal property to satisfy judgment; (2) $729,166 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, $7,500 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate and personal property to satisfy judgment; and (3) $130,000 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, $2,500 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate and personal property to satisfy judgment.
• Glenn L. O'Connor and Joseph E.Flynn vs. Dan Somers, executor of the estate of Thyra S. Bowman, Fort Wayne. Plaintiffs seek a judgment declaring that the Bowman estate is bound by the additional covenants contained in the real estate sales contract, that the estate breached the agreement when they did not sell the property to O'Connor and Flynn for $15,000; that the covenants within the contract obligate the estate to not only accept $15,000 for payment, but to sell the lot to O'Connor and Flynn, and that the estate be barred from selling the lot to anyone else.
• Pamela L. and Terry Netzley vs. Michael A. Miller, Mentone. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Jan. 15, 1997, auto accident near the intersection of East Smith Street and North Bay Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Lanny Lamar and Dawn Maureen Fisher. Plaintiff seeks $48,670.57 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• YBMC Corp. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on liens, plus interest, court costs, attorney fees, costs incurred and foreclosure of liens, with sale to of real estate to satisfy judgment: Jack K. and Maureen T. Meese, New Haven, $3,386.57; Merle V. and Julia M. Alderfer, Laketon, $7,092.44; and Cesareo and Orquidea B.P. Olivo, Chicago, Ill., $1,452.58.
• Midwest Collection vs. Vickie Estep, North CR 250E, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $6,505.11 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Karen Smith vs. Super Valu Inc., doing business as Augsburger's. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries suffered in a May 20, 1997, fall in the defendant's Syracuse store. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Prout/Lagorio
Jo Ann Prout and Pier Giorgio Lagorio, Windsor Way, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 2, 1992, and separated May 22, 1998. There is one minor child.
Allen
Kip Dewayne Allen, Bremen, and Christine Marie Allen, Rosemont Avenue, Warsaw. They were married July 28, 1990, and separated Feb. 1, 1998. There are two minor children.
Baldridge
Lonnie Baldridge, Warsaw, and Martha Baldridge, East Smith Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 28, 1969, and separated May 26, 1998. There are no minor children.
LaJoice
Dawn LaJoice, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse, and Gregory LaJoice Jr., River Rouge, Mich. They were married Aug. 7, 1993, and separated July 12, 1997. There is one minor child.
Sparks
Kay L. Sparks, Kosciusko County, and Donald R. Sparks, North Webster. They were married March 27, 1986, and separated May 22, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Novus Services Inc. vs. Dennis and Nancy Wertenberger. Plaintiff awarded $6,756.36 by default, plus court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Madonna Irwin. Plaintiff awarded $1,254.60 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Jerry and Janice Bucher, parents and natural guardians of Chad M. Bucher, deceased, vs. Samuel S. Stimmel, doing business under the name and style of Nightshift of North Webster Inc. and Cruiser's; Nightshift of North Webster Inc., doing business under the name and style of Cruiser's; and Jamie Carter. Partial summary judgment entered in favor of Sam Stimmel, individually, and against plaintiffs. This matter continues to be active.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Hawkeye-Security Insurance Co., as subrogee of Carrie A. England, vs. Robert L. Johnson.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Daniel L. and Julie Clay, Bill R. Osborne and Heather Smith.
• Homeside Lending Inc., successor by merger to BancPlus Mortgage Corp. vs. Robert G. Hamilton. Judgment set aside and vacated.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Lester W. and Kathy E. Niles. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $71 per week in child support. May 22.
• Donna Rae (former name Loubert restored) and Max J. Thorington. May 22.
• Tony A. Blackburn and Laura M. (former name Troyer restored). Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $125 per week in child support. May 26.
• Jennie Kay (former name Loubert restored) and Johnny Mishoe. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $62 per week in child support. May 27.
Other Action
• William P. Schmidt's request for a restricted driver's permit is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
• Russell J. Carey's request for reinstatement of license is granted, with driving limited to employment purposes and rehabilitation programs only.
• Dewey L. Gayheart's request for license reinstatement is granted. [[In-content Ad]]
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