Times-Union Court News 06-11-2002
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 Sharon Christner:
• Justin Clay Amant, 22, Springfield, Mo., and Lorissa Joy Beach, 24, South Oak Drive, Warsaw.
• Aaron Jason Bird, 24, and Amy Renee Rhoads, 24, West Harrison Street, Mentone.
• Gregory A. Colt, 30, and Rebekah Ann Brown, 20, both of Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw.
• Brent Duane Gordon, 49, and Jody Lee Miller, 47, both of North Grove Road, Milford.
• Melvin M. Helmuth, 23, CR 11, Nappanee, and Melissa Dawn Troyer, 20, North CR 600W, Nappanee.
• Kristopher John Hueber, 18, North Columbia Street, Warsaw, and Ashley Danielle Nelson, 17, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw.
• Joshua Shain Maller, 20, and Ashley Kay McKinney, 19, M-Dee Acres, Nappanee.
• Brian David Pote, 21, Franklin, and Lucinda Frances Poage, 20, Graceland Avenue, Claypool.
• Clark Dean Smith, 45, and Deborah Lynn Neal, 42, both of East CR 225S, Warsaw.
• Steve Todd Westafer, 29, and Heddie Anne Isbell, 27, both of Ind. 13S, North Manchester.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Fred D. Meade, $1,767.40; Janie M. and Jorge A. Diaz, $47.37; Cheryl K. Dove, $14.30; Corey R. Cantrella, $905.34; Shane A. Giger, $2,829.17; Chris A. and Brenda K. Breidinger, $2,904.53; Suzanne L. and Jim Elliott, $2,111.06; Terry and Carol Nine, $556.21; Mary M. and Robert Blalok, $369.77; Melissa J. Landis, $970.06;
Also, Mistie D. Beach, $1,678.72; Willard E. Juillert, $1,465.39; Eugenia Case, $2,421.53; Shanna R. Blackburn, $2,483.74; Antonio and Kristi D. Mannella, $357.44; and Anthony A. and Connie Arndt, $207.23.
• Reed & Earhart awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Anthony Leppert, $57.20; Timothy Myers, $1,089; Penny Hurd, $330; Troy and Katrina Byrer, $104.50; and Melissa Kay Long Hockenberry, $277.89.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Donald M. Jr. and Tabitha M. Chadwick, $502.79; Sandra Lee Bornes, $1,190.16; Leslie A. Lackey, $457.68; Melissa Baker, $756.61; Jose Gonzalez, $297.49; Miriam Linkenhoker, $1,908.68; Bradley Dye, $516.86; Gary T. and Kelly J. Leer, $314.76; Larry Michael Black, $578.45; Nicole D. Bowser, $878.77;
Also, Richard H. and Joanna Lee Merriman, $657.44; Danny L. Earnest, $293.85; Angie M. Caldwell Woodling and Terry Reed Woodling, $604.69; Steven S. Wright, $753.58; Phillip Peconga, $109.91; Shawn S. Smith, $214.80; Sarah Lynn Ellison, $3,000; Dennis Detwiler, $802.70; Chris M. Callen, $860.51; Paul and Sheryl C. Gildner, $653.90;
Also, Jerald Jerome Womack, $1,068.45; Dawn Rivera Cartwright and Stephen E. Cartwright $2,440.31; Dawn Rivera Cartwright, $276.74; Jason Fugate, $616.10; Stephen Hively, $361.47; Kirk Alan Hunsberger, $2,050.28; Tammy Leigh Jasso, $403.87; Allen and Sherry Jeckert, $1,677.79; Joseph C. Johnson, $1,096.67; April L. Haab, $346.54;
Also, Amber D. Combs, $2,583.28; Galena Sue Stocklin, $2,004.77; Michael Edward and Pamela Leigh Stahly, $2,879.88; and Daniel W. Swick, $1,490.02.
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Aaron M. Foster, $3,000, and Gabriel Zuniga, $2,205.34.
• All Save Auto Parts v. Ridge Co. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Warsaw Farm Center v. Donald Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $403.67.
• Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dawn Brady, $49.50; Connie Nichols, $49.50; Darrell B. and Elizabeth Ruch, $59; Eric and Kathy Shafer, $79; Bill and Susan Patrick, $82; Margaret Walton, $89; Anthony and Trish Collins, $87; Marty and Ginger Hornbaker, $67; Dean and Kathy Quier, $89; and Greg and Tammy Cripe, $67.
• Spine, Sports & Industrial v. Brenda Peconga. Plaintiff awarded $300.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Debra K. Barton, $873.30, and Lisa A. Rivera, $952.89.
• Gary L. Taylor v. John K. and Sue Delong. Plaintiff awarded $587.12.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: James V. Blair, $245.38; Jay Heinrich, $125.32; Electa J. Clingerman, $157.20; Nathan A. Leasure, $427.87; Jorge G. Diaz, $64.94; Jodie M. Beaudin, $219.68; Diane L. Burchett, $1,036.78; William P. Clutter, $225.99; David L. Francis, $568.60; George E. Elliott, $89.21;
Also, Shane A. Fuller, $656.81; Christina Hancock, $2,460.59; Wayne and Ramona Howard, $722.80; Debra K. Lampkin, $297.63; Thomas Martinez, $205.11; and Billy E. Dulworth, $196.29.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael K. Shaffer, $1,491.23; Jeremy J. Schue, $3,000; and Janeca Adkins, $3,000.
• Steven B. Reed v. Jaime Rice and Jason Gongwer. Plaintiff awarded $466.
• Syracuse Tool Shed Inc. v. Rogers Construction. Plaintiff awarded $16.87.
• The Collection Co. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Christopher J. Wood, $680.64; Deana Webb, $284.63; Linda L. Davis, $43.47; Kathy and Kevin Emmons, $486.73; Jessica J. England, $337.50; Veronica S. See, $214.50; Penni Harris, $1,541.92; Jerry D. Utter, $1,326.26; and Shane G. Menzie, $381.33.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. v. Tony Overlander. Plaintiff awarded $74.
• Desmond Jackson awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Emily D. Hanford, $1,945, and James and Nevada Elliott, $2,000.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Serena Swick, $840; Robert Sprague and Teresa L. Tipton, $1,445; and Francisco Maldonado, $1,125.25.
• Debra Tackett v. Paul E. Howard. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• South Whitley Municipal Utilities v. Hettie Irwin. Plaintiff awarded $110.99.
• Money Matters Professional v. Daniel C. and Cassandra Fellabaum. Plaintiff awarded $295.73.
• Whitley Feed Inc. v. Chris Deneve. Plaintiff awarded $39.
• Robert Louis Hubert v. Randall Laughlin. Plaintiff awarded $650.
• First Federal Savings Bank awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tamara A. Rose-Gerst and Roy E. Rose, $85.84; Cathy Adkins, $88.97; and John W. Rider, $148.94.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. v. Teresa and Larry McBride. Plaintiff awarded $100.
• Rita A. Harrison v. Haywood C. Harrison. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Jack Volkers v. James Richards. Plaintiff awarded $800.
• Bryon J. Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Matthew Hall, $493.11, and Justan Dotson, $396.20.
• Vickie Herrick v. Chad Young. Plaintiff awarded $850.
• Capital One Realty Inc. v. Judith B. Martinez. Plaintiff awarded $1,522.52.
• Cosmin E. and Tiffany A. Mocanu v. John B. McDaniels. Plaintiffs awarded $365.
• Cheryl E. Miller v. Darrell Brookins. Plaintiff awarded return of personal property.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Gregory Monesmith, $619.25; John Oswald, $380.11; Melissa Tharp, $581.21; Paul Howard, $334.89; Matthew Howdeshell, $512.52; Cinda and Rick Eyer, $949.85; Anthony Graves, $331.05; Byron Harris, $351.60; Barbara E. and Paul Heimbach, $1,033.59; Noah Hendrickson, $803.57; Michael Bailey, $399.42; and Cody Dininger, $561.79.
• The Campbell & Fetter Bank v. Edward W. and Amy M. Reed. Plaintiff awarded $998.57.
• Sterling Management Ltd. v. Roberto Sevilla. Plaintiff awarded $1,025.
• Mark M. Brunner v. Greg Runyon. Plaintiff awarded $1,574.
• Pierceton Village Apartments v. Sheryl Wills and Sharon E. Kersey. Plaintiff awarded $2,926.45.
• Layne and Kathy Evans v. Russ and Vicki Smith. Plaintiff awarded $2,360.72.
• Weed Septic Tank Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Allen Walker, $901.93, and Barbara Combs, $66.57.
• Collier's Commercial Services v. Tamara L. Reece. Plaintiff awarded $366.29.
• Javier Juarez and Jesus Terrazas v. Sean Shumaker. Plaintiffs awarded $1,000.
• Grauel Enterprises v. Gayle Garling. Plaintiff awarded $1,804.05.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tim and Kay Kelly, $1,041.64; Dale Segundo, $308.30; Julia and Robert Thompson, $223.15; Cande Tlahuetl, $277.53; Lindsay Body Shop, $409.27; Mark R. O'Hearn, $420.85; Donald Purdy, $408.88; Arturo Rangel, $382.49; Brenda D. Rock, $221.94; Robert S. and Kimberly Sears, $570.06;
Also, Porfirio Silvestre, $282.75; Julie E. Simpson Shilling, $250.71; James A. Sizemore, $299.96; Buck Slone, $366.91; Michael J. and Rhonda K. Shipley, $242.43; Adam D. Stephens, $275.97; Vallaree D. Swain Fields, $272.25; David L. and Tamara Swick, $253.65; Tanya Toth, $330.59; and Diane L. Wilson, $213.99.
• Noah A. Simison v. Craig A. Burnworth. Plaintiff awarded $70.
• FSF Inc., doing business as First Step Finance, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michele E. Zink, $3,000; Leonard J. Burns, $3,000; Cynthia A. Surprenant, $3,000; Kristine U. Gibson, $3,000; and Linda D. Shahly, $1,853.57.
• Dorinda J. and Cari J. McFarren v. Steven D. Bryant. Plaintiff awarded $2,675.
• Claud and Betty Rose Stahl awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Darlene Justice, $1,230. and Jessica Murphy, $1,374.34.
• Joan K. Szynal v. Anthony Beer. Plaintiff awarded $343.
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 $329.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Patrick R. Lowe, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Dustin Sturdevant, North Manchester.
Fined $50 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Julio J. Gonzalez, Etna Green.
Fined $50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Meliton Acahuitl, Warsaw; Elizabeth McMillan, Warsaw; Heather Ernst, Syracuse; and Michele R. Veach, Claypool.
Fined $50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Vernon L. Smith, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Deborah L. Lapelle, Syracuse; Zoda Akers, Leesburg; and Thomas P. Wade, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Danny J. Boggs, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Frank A. Perales, Milford.
Fined $50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were David Martinez, Warsaw, and Manuel L. Silva, Warsaw.
Fined $20.50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Troy Reith, Leesburg.
Fined $20.50 in July, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 365 days was Dewayne Lawson, Syracuse.
Driving While Under The Influence Of A Controlled Substance - Fined $70.50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Mitchell L. Elder, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $129.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in May were Jessica Patrick, Warsaw, and Paul T. Summy, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in February was Gorge Vargas, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in December was Ruben Velaquez, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop After An Accident - Fined $100 in March and license suspended 180 days was Dustin A. France, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in January and license suspended 90 days was Israel Perez, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in January and license suspended 90 days was Eloy Velazquez, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in June 2001 and license suspended 90 days was Joshua D. Hill, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of A Personal Injury Accident - Fined $50 in December was Danny J. Boggs, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $129 in court costs:
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in May, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Joshua Hamman, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in April, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Ryan Sloan, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in March, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Jennifer L. Furney, Milford.
Fined $50 in December, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days were Shannon Hein, Pierceton, and Gabriel Warr, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in March was April L. Lloyd, Warsaw.
Fined $121 in March was Richard Hollingsworth, Warsaw.
Fined $46 in August was Sammie L. Brown, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in July was Randy G. Pridemore, Winona Lake.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in March were Billi Jo Lozano, Leesburg, and Clinton England, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in July was Matthew Dilley, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in March was Troy M. Craig, Milford.
Public Intoxication - Fined $71 in March was David Shaffer, Silver Lake.
Check Deception - Fined $71 in March was Joshua Walker, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in November was Alonzo Villareal, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in September was Melissa Tharp, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $200 in February was Terry Casselman, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in each of two counts in February was Cameron R. Mitchell, North Webster.
Fined $100 in February was Larry Bradley, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in December and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Richard M. Myers, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in November and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Donald B. Bales, Cromwell.
Fined $50 in November was Roger J. Coleman, Syracuse.
Failure To Check Deer Within 24 Hours - Fined $1 in December and ordered to pay a $500 replacement fee to the Department of Natural Resources was Robert S. Rininger, Syracuse.
Conversion - Fined $100 in December was Albert Xique, Pierceton.
Fined $100 in November was Roger J. Coleman, Syracuse.
Hunting Without Consent - Fined $25 in December was Andrew J. Reynolds, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $79.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in May were Bronson E. Baber, 16, Warsaw; Jeremy L. Williams, 22, North Manchester; and Joshua D. White, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April were Thomas A. Besson, 23, Nappanee; Melissa K. West, 26, Akron; Melanie C. Hobbs, 28, Winona Lake; Amie R. Mullins, 22, Cromwell; Dennis N. Hiatt, 18, Claypool; Christopher J. Jeffries, 43, Warsaw; Matthew L. Guiff, 31, Leesburg; Jerry L. Flatter, 55, Warsaw;
Fined $27 in March was Brent A. Wainscott, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in May were Maria D. Sanchez, 28, Warsaw; Raeann H. Haywood, 17, Claypool; Isabel Gomora, 28, Warsaw; Geraldine M. Jostes, 54, Leesburg; and Douglas Sexton, 45, Silver Lake.
Fined $12 in April were Thomas N. Carter, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Jeri D. Bucher, 18, Silver Lake; Darrell E. Carr, North Manchester; Jose A. Navarro, 19, Warsaw; John M. Potts, 27, Warsaw; April M. Smith, 24, Warsaw; Tonya R. Newsome, 27, Warsaw;
Fined $12 in January was Heather M. Ernst, 25, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in May were Rick Wireman Jr., 22, Silver Lake; Mark A. Garrison, 37, North Webster; Andrew W. McKinley, 26, Warsaw; Christopher M. Miller, 25, North Manchester; James L. Lenox, 20, Pierceton; Jonathan P. Hoppus, 17, Warsaw; and Mathew R. Lipan, 23, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in April were Felipe Morales, 33, Winona Lake, and Roberto Sevilla, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was Justin R. Miner, 20, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in May were Jose Lopez, 37, Warsaw, and Sergio Guzman, 23, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in May were Marcia A. Martin, 48, Mentone; Lucinda J. Poage, 47, Claypool; Saul S. Galicia, 21, Winona Lake; Fred Detwiler, 71, Warsaw; Don C. Rohr, 32, Nappanee; and Robert W. Brown, 74, Milford.
Fined $7 in April were Stacey R. Stevens, 25, Warsaw, and Randy L. Schmucker, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was James A. Richards, 21, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in May were Doris E. Wolferman, 67, Milford, and Dennis L. Plummer, 61, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Lisa L. Bornman, 36, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in March was Darla S. Frasure, 40, Milford.
Fined $7 in July was Jason A. Morris, 24, Pierceton.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in May was Joel G. Katzer, 16, Milford.
Fined $7 in November was Jamin D. Dilley, 19, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in May were Beverly A. Moyer, 55, Warsaw; Joshua R. Bowser, 18, North Webster; and Humberto Saavedra, 29, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in May was Adam Slone Jr., 48, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Lisa L. Bornman, 36, Syracuse.
Improper Turn At Intersection - Fined $7 in May was Thomas M. McCarthy, 46, Milford.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in May was Nina M. McIntyre, 18, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in May was Ami J. Kiser, 18, Warsaw.
Improper Headlights - Fined $7 in May was Bryan K. Besson, 33, Winona Lake.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in May was Helen L. Ummel, 52, Leesburg.
Failure To Drive On Right Side - Fined $7 in April was Dustin D. Sturdevant, 24, North Manchester.
Passing In Violation Of Signs Or Markings - Fined $7 in April was Craig A. Haecker, 35, North Manchester.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in April was Norma V. Coyomani, 32, Warsaw.
Failure To Dim Lights - Fined $7 in April was Brandi D. Watkins, 18, Warsaw.
False Or Fictitious Registration - Fined $7 in March was Terry D. Prater, 29, Claypool.
Failure To Yield To Emergency Vehicle - Fined $7 in March was Ryan Wolfe, 18, Warsaw.
No Or Inadequate Muffler - Fined $7 in March was Sherri F. Shell, 25, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $79 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in October was Benjamin J. Gilley, 21, Mentone.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in May were Kim S. Finkenbiner, 47, North Webster; Paul E. Slusher, 44, Pierceton; Sherry J. Shaffner, 26, Warsaw; Larry Silva, 43, Syracuse; John G. Fisher, 59, Leesburg; Cari C. VanLue, 16, Syracuse; Golden R. Seaton, 52, Cromwell; William M. Laird, 29, Warsaw; Donna G. Gonzalez, 33, Warsaw; Rosalie K. Meck, 61, Syracuse;
Also, Charles C. Cotton, 45, Syracuse; William D. Willey, 28, Warsaw; Dawn M. Miner, 31, Warsaw; Aureliano Mendez, 34, Warsaw; Susan D. Gladieux, 46, Syracuse; Lynn M. Miller, 46, Cromwell; Bruce L. Pierce, 55, Leesburg; Larry G. Angiano, 37, Warsaw; Betty H. Marcey, 45, Leesburg; Valerie L. Hamilton, 26, Warsaw;
Also, Jason J. Kethcart, 25, South Whitley; Loreene Bailey, 34, Akron; Brooke A. Bowerman, 28, Pierceton; Shannon K. Doyle, 21, Warsaw; Tony L. Alfrey Jr., 17, Syracuse; Lucas R. Bradford, 18, Silver Lake; Justin J. Rater, 18, Warsaw; Dana L. McFarren, 20, Claypool; Thomas L. Richcreek, 43, Leesburg; Russell F. Sproat Jr., 33, Cromwell;
Also, Doug A. Page, 33 Pierceton; Christopher L. Harmon, 36, Syracuse; Adam Slone Jr., 48, Warsaw; Jennifer A. McMullen, 27, Warsaw; Melissa J. Baker, 30, Warsaw; Deborah L. Eddy, 42, Warsaw; Darlene E. Phebus, 21, Cromwell; Daniel J. Riffle, 34, Etna Green; Terry L. King II, 23, Syracuse; Travis A. Smith, 18, Cromwell; and James H. Rutherford, 64, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in April were Franklin C. Shepherd, 31, Warsaw; Kenneth J. Morgan, 23, Warsaw; Ramiro R. Garcia, 35, Warsaw; Michael T. Hendrix, 22, North Manchester; John D. Hall, 20, North Manchester; Chad A. Brower, 30, Milford; Sharon K. Clabaugh, 40, Mentone; Brandon L. Boisvert, 21, North Manchester; Laura G. Miller, 30, Warsaw; Elisa Rodriguez, 28, Cromwell; Jared M. Adair, 18, Warsaw; Jason J. Kethcart, 25, South Whitley; and Cheryl A. Hall, 24, Claypool.
Fined $20 in March were Lisa A. Burkholder, 20, North Manchester; Ashley D. Raven, 18, Warsaw; Bobbie J. Perkins, 33, Warsaw; and Roger D. Frantz III, 23, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in January was Brandon S. Sensibaugh, 17, Warsaw.
Judgment in March against Joyce R. Prater, 25, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in August against Esmeralda Juarez, 22, Winona Lake.
The following person was found not guilty of charges:
Conversion - (November) Michelle Ousley, Bourbon.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Public Intoxication - (April) Ralph Welling, Leesburg.
Check Deception - (March) Mark A. Miller, Syracuse; Arlie Rowe, Akron (two counts); (October) June Hunsberger, Syracuse (two counts).
Possession Of Marijuana - (December) Zoda Akers, Leesburg.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (November) William Vining, Claypool.
Battery - (November) Paul J. Smith Jr., Warsaw.
Conversion - (October) Edgard Postigo, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (September) Kristina Plebanski, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop After An Accident - (August) Troy Reith, Leesburg.
Disorderly Conduct - (July) Matthew Dilley, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - (June 2001) Shawn A. Minglin, Warsaw (two counts).
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park v. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks that the court overrule the age restriction placed on mobile homes as imposed by the BZA regarding replacement homes in the mobile home park.
• Valerie L. Hamilton v. Steven B. Ashton, D.O.; Ashton Cosmetic Surgery; and Kosciusko Community Hospital. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from alleged negligence during an Aug. 25, 2000, surgery. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Angie Foreman, West Fifth Street, Rochester, and Jason R. Huff, Winamac. Plaintiff seeks $6,907.87 due on agreement.
• Randall D. Sabaj Jr. v. Wawasee Community School Corp. and Patricia L. Walker, Old Road 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 5, 2000, auto accident at the intersection of CR 800E and North Road. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory notes, plus interest and court costs: Brian Mitchell, Goshen, $2,595.18, and Esther and Arthur Bortz, North East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse, $16,695.18.
• CitiFinancial, formerly known as Commercial Credit, v. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Joel Holder, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, $15,719, and David Tabb, Miami Street, Warsaw, $4,282.
• National Oil & Gas Inc. v. Val-Mart Inc., David Valentine and Michael J. Martin. Plaintiff seeks $193,995.14 due on account and for breach of contract and fiduciary duty, plus interest, attorney fees, punitive damage and court costs.
• Bank One/NA v. Gerald A. and Laura L. Reller, Bonsall, Calif., and Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. Plaintiff seeks $91,456.04 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• CreditMax Inc. v. Danny S. Stevens. Plaintiff awarded $4,742.83.
• Kevin and Allison Robie v. Davie and Robin Snyder; Good Excavating & Hauling, LLC; Jeff and Jennifer Garr; Scott and Jan Campbell; Michael S. and Julieanne L. Harvey and Kent and Lynn Bosstick Kleeman. All defendants are vested with rights to the easement in question and an appropriate ramp or driveway should be constructed to replace the one removed by the Robies. Also, the defendants, with the exception of Good Excavating, are awarded $1,000 for interference of property and property rights. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Brandon L. and Eldora E. Fore. Plaintiff awarded $4,203.48 by default, plus court costs.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union v. Debra Rapsavage. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $10,433.83, plus interest.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Dennis M. and Janet Ambrose. Plaintiff awarded $3,609.39 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Kristina Jensen v. Terri Callen Yingling and Steven Yingling. After a bench trial, plaintiff awarded $20,843.80, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• State Farm Fire & Casualty Co., as subrogee of Lawrence Lloyd, and Lawrence Lloyd, individually, v. Bethany Wuthrick, Justin Wells and Josh Bloom.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• American Acceptance, as assignee of Providian, v. Robert C. Kelsey.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Danae Dee and Troy Scott Whetten. May 29.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Terry and Tammy Wood.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• William N. and M. Jane Salin v. Helen G. Alfrey, East Waco Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek for the court to declare the rights and legal obligations of the parties in a real estate purchase agreement between the Salins and Alfrey and to declare that the Salins have the right to enforce the purchase agreement at the purchase price stipulated, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• Byron C. Kaufman v. Miami Indiana Trail Corp., Noblesville, and the whole world. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate in Walker's Park Addition on Tippecanoe Lake.
• OSI Portfolio Services Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on credit card accounts, plus interest and court costs: Jeremy Jonathon Schuh, Dogwood Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,283.49, and Steven A. Raczkowski, East Shady Banks Lane, Milford, $2,716.05.
• State of Indiana v. Robert O. Orzechowski, Chinworth Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks reimbursement of $3,208 in unemployment benefits paid when Orzechowski was not eligible. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• The Bank of New York v. Blake E. and Debbie J. Neeley, Ind. 13N, Pierceton, and Lake City Bank. Plaintiff seeks $84,058.62 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Deutsche Bank National Trust, formerly known as Bankers Trust of California/NA, v. Ralph B. Rigby and Ray V. Reffitt, both of West Walnut Street, Pierceton; American General Finance; and Ralph B. Rigley, West Walnut Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $94,898.08 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Batson
Marcie J. Batson, Warsaw, and Harry A. Batson, South Indiana Street, Warsaw. They were married April 7, 2000, and separated Feb. 10, 2002. There are no minor children.
Castle
Sylvia M. Castle, EMS T26 Lane, Leesburg, and Gary T. Castle Sr., Beyer Street, Warsaw. They were married July 24, 1992, and separated Jan. 2, 2002. There are two minor children.
Reyes
Angel Eriberto Reyes Sr. and Sylvia Reyes, North Warner Drive, Syracuse. They were married May 30, 1998, and separated June 3, 2002. There are two minor children.
Sanchez
Donna Sanchez, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Arturo Sanchez, address unknown. They were married Feb. 14, 1997, and separated May 28, 2002. There is one minor child.
Schmucker
Carmale Schmucker, Chestnut Avenue, Winona Lake, and Earl J. Schmucker, Abbeville, S.C. They were married April 17, 1993, and separated May 24, 2002. There are no minor children.
Sexton
Dawn M. Sexton, address withheld, and Christopher G. Sexton, M-Dee Acres, Nappanee. They were married Dec. 1, 1997, and separated March 26, 2002. There are two minor children.
Wieland
Marvin Wieland, East Oak Lane, Warsaw, and Gala Sue Gerber Wieland, Osprey, Fla. They were married March 27, 1994, and separated in August 1995. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Pacesetter Financial Services Inc. v. Charles Bordner. Plaintiff awarded $5,556.73 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Washington Mutual Bank/FA, successor by merger to Bank United, v. Daniel E. and Michaelle Bartels. Plaintiff awarded $151,557.83 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Discover Bank v. Mark R. Nunez. Plaintiff awarded $4,090.18 by default, plus court costs.
Name Change
• Paul and Mary Green's request to change the name of the child of whom they are guardians from Jonalynn Danyelle Murphy to Ciara Jonalynn Danyelle Murphy Green is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Providian National Bank v. Mark A. Rice.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Kimberly and Jeffrey L. Zumbrun. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $125 per week in child support. May 30.
• Liberti D. (former name Wagoner restored) and Jason Allen Morris. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. May 30.
• Regina (former name Ousley restored) and Fred Vining. May 31.
• Paul and Tonya Martin. May 31.
• Timothy Allen and Tonda Lynn Murphy. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $97. June 3.
• Julie R. and Brian L. Roberts. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $287.60 per week in child support. June 3.
• Benjamin and Tina Myers. June 4.
Other Action
• Alma Wadkins and Ida Mae Dotson v. Richmond Wadkins, as personal representative to the estate of Woodrow Robinson, et al. This case is referred to mediation, with Marvin D. McLaughlin presiding.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Shawn Huff, 7250 Ind. 25S, Rochester. Chapter 13. Assets: $91,048. Debts: $112,564.
• David Mize, 203 E. Carroll St., Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $77,790. Debts: $79,037.
• Sara Rockenbaugh, 6218 E. McKenna Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $55,437. Debts: $59,925.
• Jason Timmerman and Melissa Timmerman, also known as Melissa Brumfield, 530 Crestlane Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 13. Assets: $344,520. Debts: $410,497. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Justin Clay Amant, 22, Springfield, Mo., and Lorissa Joy Beach, 24, South Oak Drive, Warsaw.
• Aaron Jason Bird, 24, and Amy Renee Rhoads, 24, West Harrison Street, Mentone.
• Gregory A. Colt, 30, and Rebekah Ann Brown, 20, both of Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw.
• Brent Duane Gordon, 49, and Jody Lee Miller, 47, both of North Grove Road, Milford.
• Melvin M. Helmuth, 23, CR 11, Nappanee, and Melissa Dawn Troyer, 20, North CR 600W, Nappanee.
• Kristopher John Hueber, 18, North Columbia Street, Warsaw, and Ashley Danielle Nelson, 17, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw.
• Joshua Shain Maller, 20, and Ashley Kay McKinney, 19, M-Dee Acres, Nappanee.
• Brian David Pote, 21, Franklin, and Lucinda Frances Poage, 20, Graceland Avenue, Claypool.
• Clark Dean Smith, 45, and Deborah Lynn Neal, 42, both of East CR 225S, Warsaw.
• Steve Todd Westafer, 29, and Heddie Anne Isbell, 27, both of Ind. 13S, North Manchester.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Fred D. Meade, $1,767.40; Janie M. and Jorge A. Diaz, $47.37; Cheryl K. Dove, $14.30; Corey R. Cantrella, $905.34; Shane A. Giger, $2,829.17; Chris A. and Brenda K. Breidinger, $2,904.53; Suzanne L. and Jim Elliott, $2,111.06; Terry and Carol Nine, $556.21; Mary M. and Robert Blalok, $369.77; Melissa J. Landis, $970.06;
Also, Mistie D. Beach, $1,678.72; Willard E. Juillert, $1,465.39; Eugenia Case, $2,421.53; Shanna R. Blackburn, $2,483.74; Antonio and Kristi D. Mannella, $357.44; and Anthony A. and Connie Arndt, $207.23.
• Reed & Earhart awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Anthony Leppert, $57.20; Timothy Myers, $1,089; Penny Hurd, $330; Troy and Katrina Byrer, $104.50; and Melissa Kay Long Hockenberry, $277.89.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Donald M. Jr. and Tabitha M. Chadwick, $502.79; Sandra Lee Bornes, $1,190.16; Leslie A. Lackey, $457.68; Melissa Baker, $756.61; Jose Gonzalez, $297.49; Miriam Linkenhoker, $1,908.68; Bradley Dye, $516.86; Gary T. and Kelly J. Leer, $314.76; Larry Michael Black, $578.45; Nicole D. Bowser, $878.77;
Also, Richard H. and Joanna Lee Merriman, $657.44; Danny L. Earnest, $293.85; Angie M. Caldwell Woodling and Terry Reed Woodling, $604.69; Steven S. Wright, $753.58; Phillip Peconga, $109.91; Shawn S. Smith, $214.80; Sarah Lynn Ellison, $3,000; Dennis Detwiler, $802.70; Chris M. Callen, $860.51; Paul and Sheryl C. Gildner, $653.90;
Also, Jerald Jerome Womack, $1,068.45; Dawn Rivera Cartwright and Stephen E. Cartwright $2,440.31; Dawn Rivera Cartwright, $276.74; Jason Fugate, $616.10; Stephen Hively, $361.47; Kirk Alan Hunsberger, $2,050.28; Tammy Leigh Jasso, $403.87; Allen and Sherry Jeckert, $1,677.79; Joseph C. Johnson, $1,096.67; April L. Haab, $346.54;
Also, Amber D. Combs, $2,583.28; Galena Sue Stocklin, $2,004.77; Michael Edward and Pamela Leigh Stahly, $2,879.88; and Daniel W. Swick, $1,490.02.
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Aaron M. Foster, $3,000, and Gabriel Zuniga, $2,205.34.
• All Save Auto Parts v. Ridge Co. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Warsaw Farm Center v. Donald Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $403.67.
• Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dawn Brady, $49.50; Connie Nichols, $49.50; Darrell B. and Elizabeth Ruch, $59; Eric and Kathy Shafer, $79; Bill and Susan Patrick, $82; Margaret Walton, $89; Anthony and Trish Collins, $87; Marty and Ginger Hornbaker, $67; Dean and Kathy Quier, $89; and Greg and Tammy Cripe, $67.
• Spine, Sports & Industrial v. Brenda Peconga. Plaintiff awarded $300.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Debra K. Barton, $873.30, and Lisa A. Rivera, $952.89.
• Gary L. Taylor v. John K. and Sue Delong. Plaintiff awarded $587.12.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: James V. Blair, $245.38; Jay Heinrich, $125.32; Electa J. Clingerman, $157.20; Nathan A. Leasure, $427.87; Jorge G. Diaz, $64.94; Jodie M. Beaudin, $219.68; Diane L. Burchett, $1,036.78; William P. Clutter, $225.99; David L. Francis, $568.60; George E. Elliott, $89.21;
Also, Shane A. Fuller, $656.81; Christina Hancock, $2,460.59; Wayne and Ramona Howard, $722.80; Debra K. Lampkin, $297.63; Thomas Martinez, $205.11; and Billy E. Dulworth, $196.29.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael K. Shaffer, $1,491.23; Jeremy J. Schue, $3,000; and Janeca Adkins, $3,000.
• Steven B. Reed v. Jaime Rice and Jason Gongwer. Plaintiff awarded $466.
• Syracuse Tool Shed Inc. v. Rogers Construction. Plaintiff awarded $16.87.
• The Collection Co. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Christopher J. Wood, $680.64; Deana Webb, $284.63; Linda L. Davis, $43.47; Kathy and Kevin Emmons, $486.73; Jessica J. England, $337.50; Veronica S. See, $214.50; Penni Harris, $1,541.92; Jerry D. Utter, $1,326.26; and Shane G. Menzie, $381.33.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. v. Tony Overlander. Plaintiff awarded $74.
• Desmond Jackson awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Emily D. Hanford, $1,945, and James and Nevada Elliott, $2,000.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Serena Swick, $840; Robert Sprague and Teresa L. Tipton, $1,445; and Francisco Maldonado, $1,125.25.
• Debra Tackett v. Paul E. Howard. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• South Whitley Municipal Utilities v. Hettie Irwin. Plaintiff awarded $110.99.
• Money Matters Professional v. Daniel C. and Cassandra Fellabaum. Plaintiff awarded $295.73.
• Whitley Feed Inc. v. Chris Deneve. Plaintiff awarded $39.
• Robert Louis Hubert v. Randall Laughlin. Plaintiff awarded $650.
• First Federal Savings Bank awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tamara A. Rose-Gerst and Roy E. Rose, $85.84; Cathy Adkins, $88.97; and John W. Rider, $148.94.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. v. Teresa and Larry McBride. Plaintiff awarded $100.
• Rita A. Harrison v. Haywood C. Harrison. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Jack Volkers v. James Richards. Plaintiff awarded $800.
• Bryon J. Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Matthew Hall, $493.11, and Justan Dotson, $396.20.
• Vickie Herrick v. Chad Young. Plaintiff awarded $850.
• Capital One Realty Inc. v. Judith B. Martinez. Plaintiff awarded $1,522.52.
• Cosmin E. and Tiffany A. Mocanu v. John B. McDaniels. Plaintiffs awarded $365.
• Cheryl E. Miller v. Darrell Brookins. Plaintiff awarded return of personal property.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Gregory Monesmith, $619.25; John Oswald, $380.11; Melissa Tharp, $581.21; Paul Howard, $334.89; Matthew Howdeshell, $512.52; Cinda and Rick Eyer, $949.85; Anthony Graves, $331.05; Byron Harris, $351.60; Barbara E. and Paul Heimbach, $1,033.59; Noah Hendrickson, $803.57; Michael Bailey, $399.42; and Cody Dininger, $561.79.
• The Campbell & Fetter Bank v. Edward W. and Amy M. Reed. Plaintiff awarded $998.57.
• Sterling Management Ltd. v. Roberto Sevilla. Plaintiff awarded $1,025.
• Mark M. Brunner v. Greg Runyon. Plaintiff awarded $1,574.
• Pierceton Village Apartments v. Sheryl Wills and Sharon E. Kersey. Plaintiff awarded $2,926.45.
• Layne and Kathy Evans v. Russ and Vicki Smith. Plaintiff awarded $2,360.72.
• Weed Septic Tank Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Allen Walker, $901.93, and Barbara Combs, $66.57.
• Collier's Commercial Services v. Tamara L. Reece. Plaintiff awarded $366.29.
• Javier Juarez and Jesus Terrazas v. Sean Shumaker. Plaintiffs awarded $1,000.
• Grauel Enterprises v. Gayle Garling. Plaintiff awarded $1,804.05.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tim and Kay Kelly, $1,041.64; Dale Segundo, $308.30; Julia and Robert Thompson, $223.15; Cande Tlahuetl, $277.53; Lindsay Body Shop, $409.27; Mark R. O'Hearn, $420.85; Donald Purdy, $408.88; Arturo Rangel, $382.49; Brenda D. Rock, $221.94; Robert S. and Kimberly Sears, $570.06;
Also, Porfirio Silvestre, $282.75; Julie E. Simpson Shilling, $250.71; James A. Sizemore, $299.96; Buck Slone, $366.91; Michael J. and Rhonda K. Shipley, $242.43; Adam D. Stephens, $275.97; Vallaree D. Swain Fields, $272.25; David L. and Tamara Swick, $253.65; Tanya Toth, $330.59; and Diane L. Wilson, $213.99.
• Noah A. Simison v. Craig A. Burnworth. Plaintiff awarded $70.
• FSF Inc., doing business as First Step Finance, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michele E. Zink, $3,000; Leonard J. Burns, $3,000; Cynthia A. Surprenant, $3,000; Kristine U. Gibson, $3,000; and Linda D. Shahly, $1,853.57.
• Dorinda J. and Cari J. McFarren v. Steven D. Bryant. Plaintiff awarded $2,675.
• Claud and Betty Rose Stahl awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Darlene Justice, $1,230. and Jessica Murphy, $1,374.34.
• Joan K. Szynal v. Anthony Beer. Plaintiff awarded $343.
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 $329.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Patrick R. Lowe, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Dustin Sturdevant, North Manchester.
Fined $50 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Julio J. Gonzalez, Etna Green.
Fined $50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Meliton Acahuitl, Warsaw; Elizabeth McMillan, Warsaw; Heather Ernst, Syracuse; and Michele R. Veach, Claypool.
Fined $50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Vernon L. Smith, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Deborah L. Lapelle, Syracuse; Zoda Akers, Leesburg; and Thomas P. Wade, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Danny J. Boggs, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Frank A. Perales, Milford.
Fined $50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were David Martinez, Warsaw, and Manuel L. Silva, Warsaw.
Fined $20.50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Troy Reith, Leesburg.
Fined $20.50 in July, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 365 days was Dewayne Lawson, Syracuse.
Driving While Under The Influence Of A Controlled Substance - Fined $70.50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Mitchell L. Elder, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $129.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in May were Jessica Patrick, Warsaw, and Paul T. Summy, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in February was Gorge Vargas, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in December was Ruben Velaquez, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop After An Accident - Fined $100 in March and license suspended 180 days was Dustin A. France, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in January and license suspended 90 days was Israel Perez, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in January and license suspended 90 days was Eloy Velazquez, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in June 2001 and license suspended 90 days was Joshua D. Hill, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of A Personal Injury Accident - Fined $50 in December was Danny J. Boggs, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $129 in court costs:
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in May, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Joshua Hamman, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in April, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Ryan Sloan, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in March, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Jennifer L. Furney, Milford.
Fined $50 in December, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days were Shannon Hein, Pierceton, and Gabriel Warr, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in March was April L. Lloyd, Warsaw.
Fined $121 in March was Richard Hollingsworth, Warsaw.
Fined $46 in August was Sammie L. Brown, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in July was Randy G. Pridemore, Winona Lake.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in March were Billi Jo Lozano, Leesburg, and Clinton England, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in July was Matthew Dilley, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in March was Troy M. Craig, Milford.
Public Intoxication - Fined $71 in March was David Shaffer, Silver Lake.
Check Deception - Fined $71 in March was Joshua Walker, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in November was Alonzo Villareal, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in September was Melissa Tharp, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $200 in February was Terry Casselman, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in each of two counts in February was Cameron R. Mitchell, North Webster.
Fined $100 in February was Larry Bradley, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in December and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Richard M. Myers, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in November and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Donald B. Bales, Cromwell.
Fined $50 in November was Roger J. Coleman, Syracuse.
Failure To Check Deer Within 24 Hours - Fined $1 in December and ordered to pay a $500 replacement fee to the Department of Natural Resources was Robert S. Rininger, Syracuse.
Conversion - Fined $100 in December was Albert Xique, Pierceton.
Fined $100 in November was Roger J. Coleman, Syracuse.
Hunting Without Consent - Fined $25 in December was Andrew J. Reynolds, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $79.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in May were Bronson E. Baber, 16, Warsaw; Jeremy L. Williams, 22, North Manchester; and Joshua D. White, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April were Thomas A. Besson, 23, Nappanee; Melissa K. West, 26, Akron; Melanie C. Hobbs, 28, Winona Lake; Amie R. Mullins, 22, Cromwell; Dennis N. Hiatt, 18, Claypool; Christopher J. Jeffries, 43, Warsaw; Matthew L. Guiff, 31, Leesburg; Jerry L. Flatter, 55, Warsaw;
Fined $27 in March was Brent A. Wainscott, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in May were Maria D. Sanchez, 28, Warsaw; Raeann H. Haywood, 17, Claypool; Isabel Gomora, 28, Warsaw; Geraldine M. Jostes, 54, Leesburg; and Douglas Sexton, 45, Silver Lake.
Fined $12 in April were Thomas N. Carter, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Jeri D. Bucher, 18, Silver Lake; Darrell E. Carr, North Manchester; Jose A. Navarro, 19, Warsaw; John M. Potts, 27, Warsaw; April M. Smith, 24, Warsaw; Tonya R. Newsome, 27, Warsaw;
Fined $12 in January was Heather M. Ernst, 25, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in May were Rick Wireman Jr., 22, Silver Lake; Mark A. Garrison, 37, North Webster; Andrew W. McKinley, 26, Warsaw; Christopher M. Miller, 25, North Manchester; James L. Lenox, 20, Pierceton; Jonathan P. Hoppus, 17, Warsaw; and Mathew R. Lipan, 23, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in April were Felipe Morales, 33, Winona Lake, and Roberto Sevilla, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was Justin R. Miner, 20, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in May were Jose Lopez, 37, Warsaw, and Sergio Guzman, 23, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in May were Marcia A. Martin, 48, Mentone; Lucinda J. Poage, 47, Claypool; Saul S. Galicia, 21, Winona Lake; Fred Detwiler, 71, Warsaw; Don C. Rohr, 32, Nappanee; and Robert W. Brown, 74, Milford.
Fined $7 in April were Stacey R. Stevens, 25, Warsaw, and Randy L. Schmucker, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was James A. Richards, 21, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in May were Doris E. Wolferman, 67, Milford, and Dennis L. Plummer, 61, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Lisa L. Bornman, 36, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in March was Darla S. Frasure, 40, Milford.
Fined $7 in July was Jason A. Morris, 24, Pierceton.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in May was Joel G. Katzer, 16, Milford.
Fined $7 in November was Jamin D. Dilley, 19, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in May were Beverly A. Moyer, 55, Warsaw; Joshua R. Bowser, 18, North Webster; and Humberto Saavedra, 29, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in May was Adam Slone Jr., 48, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Lisa L. Bornman, 36, Syracuse.
Improper Turn At Intersection - Fined $7 in May was Thomas M. McCarthy, 46, Milford.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in May was Nina M. McIntyre, 18, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in May was Ami J. Kiser, 18, Warsaw.
Improper Headlights - Fined $7 in May was Bryan K. Besson, 33, Winona Lake.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in May was Helen L. Ummel, 52, Leesburg.
Failure To Drive On Right Side - Fined $7 in April was Dustin D. Sturdevant, 24, North Manchester.
Passing In Violation Of Signs Or Markings - Fined $7 in April was Craig A. Haecker, 35, North Manchester.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in April was Norma V. Coyomani, 32, Warsaw.
Failure To Dim Lights - Fined $7 in April was Brandi D. Watkins, 18, Warsaw.
False Or Fictitious Registration - Fined $7 in March was Terry D. Prater, 29, Claypool.
Failure To Yield To Emergency Vehicle - Fined $7 in March was Ryan Wolfe, 18, Warsaw.
No Or Inadequate Muffler - Fined $7 in March was Sherri F. Shell, 25, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $79 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in October was Benjamin J. Gilley, 21, Mentone.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in May were Kim S. Finkenbiner, 47, North Webster; Paul E. Slusher, 44, Pierceton; Sherry J. Shaffner, 26, Warsaw; Larry Silva, 43, Syracuse; John G. Fisher, 59, Leesburg; Cari C. VanLue, 16, Syracuse; Golden R. Seaton, 52, Cromwell; William M. Laird, 29, Warsaw; Donna G. Gonzalez, 33, Warsaw; Rosalie K. Meck, 61, Syracuse;
Also, Charles C. Cotton, 45, Syracuse; William D. Willey, 28, Warsaw; Dawn M. Miner, 31, Warsaw; Aureliano Mendez, 34, Warsaw; Susan D. Gladieux, 46, Syracuse; Lynn M. Miller, 46, Cromwell; Bruce L. Pierce, 55, Leesburg; Larry G. Angiano, 37, Warsaw; Betty H. Marcey, 45, Leesburg; Valerie L. Hamilton, 26, Warsaw;
Also, Jason J. Kethcart, 25, South Whitley; Loreene Bailey, 34, Akron; Brooke A. Bowerman, 28, Pierceton; Shannon K. Doyle, 21, Warsaw; Tony L. Alfrey Jr., 17, Syracuse; Lucas R. Bradford, 18, Silver Lake; Justin J. Rater, 18, Warsaw; Dana L. McFarren, 20, Claypool; Thomas L. Richcreek, 43, Leesburg; Russell F. Sproat Jr., 33, Cromwell;
Also, Doug A. Page, 33 Pierceton; Christopher L. Harmon, 36, Syracuse; Adam Slone Jr., 48, Warsaw; Jennifer A. McMullen, 27, Warsaw; Melissa J. Baker, 30, Warsaw; Deborah L. Eddy, 42, Warsaw; Darlene E. Phebus, 21, Cromwell; Daniel J. Riffle, 34, Etna Green; Terry L. King II, 23, Syracuse; Travis A. Smith, 18, Cromwell; and James H. Rutherford, 64, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in April were Franklin C. Shepherd, 31, Warsaw; Kenneth J. Morgan, 23, Warsaw; Ramiro R. Garcia, 35, Warsaw; Michael T. Hendrix, 22, North Manchester; John D. Hall, 20, North Manchester; Chad A. Brower, 30, Milford; Sharon K. Clabaugh, 40, Mentone; Brandon L. Boisvert, 21, North Manchester; Laura G. Miller, 30, Warsaw; Elisa Rodriguez, 28, Cromwell; Jared M. Adair, 18, Warsaw; Jason J. Kethcart, 25, South Whitley; and Cheryl A. Hall, 24, Claypool.
Fined $20 in March were Lisa A. Burkholder, 20, North Manchester; Ashley D. Raven, 18, Warsaw; Bobbie J. Perkins, 33, Warsaw; and Roger D. Frantz III, 23, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in January was Brandon S. Sensibaugh, 17, Warsaw.
Judgment in March against Joyce R. Prater, 25, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in August against Esmeralda Juarez, 22, Winona Lake.
The following person was found not guilty of charges:
Conversion - (November) Michelle Ousley, Bourbon.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Public Intoxication - (April) Ralph Welling, Leesburg.
Check Deception - (March) Mark A. Miller, Syracuse; Arlie Rowe, Akron (two counts); (October) June Hunsberger, Syracuse (two counts).
Possession Of Marijuana - (December) Zoda Akers, Leesburg.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (November) William Vining, Claypool.
Battery - (November) Paul J. Smith Jr., Warsaw.
Conversion - (October) Edgard Postigo, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (September) Kristina Plebanski, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop After An Accident - (August) Troy Reith, Leesburg.
Disorderly Conduct - (July) Matthew Dilley, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - (June 2001) Shawn A. Minglin, Warsaw (two counts).
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park v. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks that the court overrule the age restriction placed on mobile homes as imposed by the BZA regarding replacement homes in the mobile home park.
• Valerie L. Hamilton v. Steven B. Ashton, D.O.; Ashton Cosmetic Surgery; and Kosciusko Community Hospital. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from alleged negligence during an Aug. 25, 2000, surgery. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Angie Foreman, West Fifth Street, Rochester, and Jason R. Huff, Winamac. Plaintiff seeks $6,907.87 due on agreement.
• Randall D. Sabaj Jr. v. Wawasee Community School Corp. and Patricia L. Walker, Old Road 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 5, 2000, auto accident at the intersection of CR 800E and North Road. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory notes, plus interest and court costs: Brian Mitchell, Goshen, $2,595.18, and Esther and Arthur Bortz, North East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse, $16,695.18.
• CitiFinancial, formerly known as Commercial Credit, v. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Joel Holder, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, $15,719, and David Tabb, Miami Street, Warsaw, $4,282.
• National Oil & Gas Inc. v. Val-Mart Inc., David Valentine and Michael J. Martin. Plaintiff seeks $193,995.14 due on account and for breach of contract and fiduciary duty, plus interest, attorney fees, punitive damage and court costs.
• Bank One/NA v. Gerald A. and Laura L. Reller, Bonsall, Calif., and Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. Plaintiff seeks $91,456.04 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• CreditMax Inc. v. Danny S. Stevens. Plaintiff awarded $4,742.83.
• Kevin and Allison Robie v. Davie and Robin Snyder; Good Excavating & Hauling, LLC; Jeff and Jennifer Garr; Scott and Jan Campbell; Michael S. and Julieanne L. Harvey and Kent and Lynn Bosstick Kleeman. All defendants are vested with rights to the easement in question and an appropriate ramp or driveway should be constructed to replace the one removed by the Robies. Also, the defendants, with the exception of Good Excavating, are awarded $1,000 for interference of property and property rights. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Brandon L. and Eldora E. Fore. Plaintiff awarded $4,203.48 by default, plus court costs.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union v. Debra Rapsavage. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $10,433.83, plus interest.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Dennis M. and Janet Ambrose. Plaintiff awarded $3,609.39 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Kristina Jensen v. Terri Callen Yingling and Steven Yingling. After a bench trial, plaintiff awarded $20,843.80, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• State Farm Fire & Casualty Co., as subrogee of Lawrence Lloyd, and Lawrence Lloyd, individually, v. Bethany Wuthrick, Justin Wells and Josh Bloom.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• American Acceptance, as assignee of Providian, v. Robert C. Kelsey.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Danae Dee and Troy Scott Whetten. May 29.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Terry and Tammy Wood.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• William N. and M. Jane Salin v. Helen G. Alfrey, East Waco Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek for the court to declare the rights and legal obligations of the parties in a real estate purchase agreement between the Salins and Alfrey and to declare that the Salins have the right to enforce the purchase agreement at the purchase price stipulated, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• Byron C. Kaufman v. Miami Indiana Trail Corp., Noblesville, and the whole world. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate in Walker's Park Addition on Tippecanoe Lake.
• OSI Portfolio Services Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on credit card accounts, plus interest and court costs: Jeremy Jonathon Schuh, Dogwood Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,283.49, and Steven A. Raczkowski, East Shady Banks Lane, Milford, $2,716.05.
• State of Indiana v. Robert O. Orzechowski, Chinworth Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks reimbursement of $3,208 in unemployment benefits paid when Orzechowski was not eligible. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• The Bank of New York v. Blake E. and Debbie J. Neeley, Ind. 13N, Pierceton, and Lake City Bank. Plaintiff seeks $84,058.62 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Deutsche Bank National Trust, formerly known as Bankers Trust of California/NA, v. Ralph B. Rigby and Ray V. Reffitt, both of West Walnut Street, Pierceton; American General Finance; and Ralph B. Rigley, West Walnut Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $94,898.08 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Batson
Marcie J. Batson, Warsaw, and Harry A. Batson, South Indiana Street, Warsaw. They were married April 7, 2000, and separated Feb. 10, 2002. There are no minor children.
Castle
Sylvia M. Castle, EMS T26 Lane, Leesburg, and Gary T. Castle Sr., Beyer Street, Warsaw. They were married July 24, 1992, and separated Jan. 2, 2002. There are two minor children.
Reyes
Angel Eriberto Reyes Sr. and Sylvia Reyes, North Warner Drive, Syracuse. They were married May 30, 1998, and separated June 3, 2002. There are two minor children.
Sanchez
Donna Sanchez, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Arturo Sanchez, address unknown. They were married Feb. 14, 1997, and separated May 28, 2002. There is one minor child.
Schmucker
Carmale Schmucker, Chestnut Avenue, Winona Lake, and Earl J. Schmucker, Abbeville, S.C. They were married April 17, 1993, and separated May 24, 2002. There are no minor children.
Sexton
Dawn M. Sexton, address withheld, and Christopher G. Sexton, M-Dee Acres, Nappanee. They were married Dec. 1, 1997, and separated March 26, 2002. There are two minor children.
Wieland
Marvin Wieland, East Oak Lane, Warsaw, and Gala Sue Gerber Wieland, Osprey, Fla. They were married March 27, 1994, and separated in August 1995. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Pacesetter Financial Services Inc. v. Charles Bordner. Plaintiff awarded $5,556.73 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Washington Mutual Bank/FA, successor by merger to Bank United, v. Daniel E. and Michaelle Bartels. Plaintiff awarded $151,557.83 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Discover Bank v. Mark R. Nunez. Plaintiff awarded $4,090.18 by default, plus court costs.
Name Change
• Paul and Mary Green's request to change the name of the child of whom they are guardians from Jonalynn Danyelle Murphy to Ciara Jonalynn Danyelle Murphy Green is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Providian National Bank v. Mark A. Rice.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Kimberly and Jeffrey L. Zumbrun. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $125 per week in child support. May 30.
• Liberti D. (former name Wagoner restored) and Jason Allen Morris. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. May 30.
• Regina (former name Ousley restored) and Fred Vining. May 31.
• Paul and Tonya Martin. May 31.
• Timothy Allen and Tonda Lynn Murphy. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $97. June 3.
• Julie R. and Brian L. Roberts. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $287.60 per week in child support. June 3.
• Benjamin and Tina Myers. June 4.
Other Action
• Alma Wadkins and Ida Mae Dotson v. Richmond Wadkins, as personal representative to the estate of Woodrow Robinson, et al. This case is referred to mediation, with Marvin D. McLaughlin presiding.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Shawn Huff, 7250 Ind. 25S, Rochester. Chapter 13. Assets: $91,048. Debts: $112,564.
• David Mize, 203 E. Carroll St., Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $77,790. Debts: $79,037.
• Sara Rockenbaugh, 6218 E. McKenna Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $55,437. Debts: $59,925.
• Jason Timmerman and Melissa Timmerman, also known as Melissa Brumfield, 530 Crestlane Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 13. Assets: $344,520. Debts: $410,497. [[In-content Ad]]
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