Times-Union Court News 06-24-1997
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Christopher Justin Geiger, 23, East Eli Lilly Road, Syracuse, and Selena Marie Coburn, 18, U.S. 6, Syracuse.
• Joseph Eugene Holloway, 22, and Vanessa Rachelle Coy, 23, both of EMS T32 Lane, Leesburg.
• Paul S. Miller, 21, North CR 200W, Warsaw, and Sharon Sue Schwartz, 20, West CR 600N, Etna Green.
• James Joseph Griffith, 24, and Neva Jo Hughes, 24, both of North East Shore Drive, Syracuse.
• Elliott J. Enders, 42, West Sharon Street, Warsaw, and Patricia Sinclair, 39, East Frontage Road, Warsaw.
• David Shane Turner, 23, and Monica Sue Sechrist, 23, both of Lake City Highway, Warsaw.
• Ronald Earl Knafel, 31, and Betsy Marie Wolferman, 24, both of North Main Street, Milford.
• Bradley Jon Hargrave, 19, Ind. 331, Tippecanoe, and Cori Lynn Pratt, 19, Grandview Drive, Warsaw.
• Keith Michael McVay, 19, and Jonie Marie Barnes, 18, both of Mentone.
• Herbert H. Stump Jr., 39, South CR 500W, Silver Lake, and Donna Lynn Overmyer, 24, 15th Road, Tippecanoe.
• Paul Alvin Penn, 23, Winchester, Ohio, and Aleisha Faith Hall, 20, East Wyland Creek Drive, 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:
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: James M. McKinley, $754.97; Elsie E. Herendeen, $1,574.05; Timothy M. Gunter, $234.40; Faith E. Reynolds, $2,608.28; Ira B. and Lisa M. Lowe, $1,078.03; Thomas M. and Deborah Seymour, $2,924.81; Teri Gerrard, $2,150.19; George and Jeannette Sapen, $386.88; Thomas G. Ousley Sr., $750.55; and Karen Geiger, $429.85.
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff vs. Cynthia S. Jacquay-Lyons. Plaintiff awarded $1,649,34.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Gary and Debra Base, $180.85; Debbie Noyer, $174.10; Jack and Sheila D. Mosurak, $284.95; Mike and Sany Lee, $97.48; Rhonda Dilts, $444.14; Jose A. and Dolores Rangel, $302.29; Robin R. Randolph and Patrick L. Waggoner, $487.65; Christina K. Monroe, $42; Jeff and Janet Peterson, $108.03; Karen Sprow, $84.75;
Also, Ginger Rottger, $42; Rhonda B. Ritchie, $78.65; Norma Whetten, $117.80; William and Alouise Wade, $53.10; Thomas J. and Sandra Stump, $210.47; and William J. and Yvette Stoll, $173.75.
• Wayne Plumbing Installations vs. Mike Mitchell. Plaintiff awarded $784.81.
• Vicki Devine vs. Ronnie and Georgia Howard. Plaintiff awarded $185.87.
• Phelps Co. vs. Robert L. Morgan. Plaintiff awarded $628.35.
• Tony Miller vs. Angela Ferm. Plaintiff awarded $380.
• Reed & Earhart awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Alma A. Brewer, $761.16; Bruce Lee Helton, $780.38; Jeff Fawley, $884.37; and Michelle Meade, $1507.98.
• Dannie W. Hurd vs. Tracy and Wayne Stidams. Plaintiff awarded $1,400.
• Medical & Dental Business Bureau of Allen County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tina LaForce, $3,000; Thomas and Elizabeth Morrison, $349.60; Saul and Rebecca Vallin, $280.82; and Steven and Angelique Combs, $309.88.
• Keith Harris vs. Rich Timmens. Plaintiff awarded $179.
• 1st Choice Sales Inc. vs. Jana Lippert. Plaintiff awarded $341.94.
• Garry L. Smiley vs. Shannon Fletcher. Plaintiff awarded $337.
• North Central Coop Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mickey Evans, $614.99; Velma Pinkerton, $405.78; and Rick Owens, $360.04.
• Financial Services of Whitley County vs. Terry Ray Winebrenner. Plaintiff awarded $5,135.10.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Jeramy Swartz. Plaintiff awarded $135.88.
• Leo Boyer vs. James M. and Deanna I. Craig. Plaintiff awarded $2,496.
• Chad A. Zartman vs. Chris Breidinger. Plaintiff awarded $466.23.
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.
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Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Ray Cook, Nappa-nee.
Fined $25 in March was Terry Loe, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November was Stephen Lines, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August was Gary Johnson, Claypool.
Fined $50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Phillip Spear, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in May and license suspended 90 days was Douglas Ringler, Syracuse.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in March was Robert Slone, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Judgment (court costs only) in June against Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May and ordered to perform two days of community service were Ronald Mast, Warsaw, and Brian Meck, Warsaw.
Fined $52 in May was Clayton Tackett, Warsaw.
Fined $52 in April was Clayton Tackett, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April was Marlon Adams, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June and ordered to perform two days of community service was Brock Manning, Milford.
Fined $50 in May and ordered to perform two days of community service were Zach Stookey, North Webster, and Jeremy Ganshorn, Leesburg.
Unlawful Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in April was Joshua Obacz, Cromwell.
Fined $50 in November, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended one year was Stephen Lines, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $25 in November were Richard Heche, North Web-ster, and Steve Babendrager, Bourbon.
Battery - Fined $150 in October was Terry Loe, North Webster.
Fined $100 in September was John Treece, Syracuse.
Harassment - Fined $25 in August was Thomas Willard, Mentone.
False Reporting - Fined $150 in July was Richard Martin, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in May was Claire J. Wiley, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May were: Derek T. Sparks, 23, Warsaw; Randall D. Hoover, 36, Syracuse; and Ann M. Sena, 39, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in February was Christopher W. Dorgan, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December was David Crawford, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June were Kristin K. Horning, 25, Warsaw, and Patricia J. Reinhard, 46, South Whitley.
Fined $12 in May were: Annie D. Zartman, 22, Milford; Rita E. Merritt, 49, North Manchester; Graden R. Hurd, 60, Mentone; and Mary L. Scott, 41, Claypool.
Fined $7 in May were Carl R. Rutledge, 35, Akron, and Deborah A. Mayhew, 24, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in April was Michelle L. Hershberg-er, 18, Milford.
Fined $7 in September was Paul A. Mallery, 32, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in June was Dustin D. Nabinger, 19, Pierce-ton.
False Registration - Fined $7 in June was Brandt A. Shambarger, 29, Warsaw.
Failure To Dim Lights - Fined $7 in June was Adam W. Grimm, 16, Warsaw.
Operating Mo-Ped Illegally - Fined $7 in May was Derek J. Chastain, 14, Warsaw.
Operating Mo-Ped Without Helmet - Fined $7 in May was Eric W. Heiman, 15, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in April was John R. Bonebrake, 32, South Whitley.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in April was John R. Bonebrake, 32, South Whitley.
Fined $50 in November was Lavar P. Hoard, 19, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in March was Marsha A. Blankenship, 28, Warsaw.
No Or Inadequate Muffler - Fined $7 in March was Phillip L. Whetstone, 20, Etna Green.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $100 in December was Dale R. Hart, 44, Mentone.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in November was Jerry L. Sparks, 25, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $63 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in May was Patrick A. Davidson, 18, Leesburg.
Littering - Fined $50 in May was Don E. McCreary, 29, Syracuse.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in April was Daniel D. McKibbin, 34, Syracuse.
No Boat Registration - Fined $50 in July was Robert A. Dunlap, 52, Leesburg.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were: Diana K. Moyer, 48, South Whitley; Billy F. Rose, 18, Warsaw; Phillip L. Owens, 16, Akron; Brandt A. Shambarger, 29, Warsaw; William F. Kain, 55, Warsaw; and Ronald L. Lipply, 51, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in May were: Jose Cielo, 22, Pierceton; Evan P. Miller, 18, Warsaw; Dustin M. Silva, 18, Syracuse; Melvin E. Kiplinger, 37, Warsaw; Barbara A. Coy, 19, Warsaw; Dawn L. Straka, 23, Warsaw; Andres S. Villalovos, 34, Milford; Linden B. Lantz, 26, Warsaw; Marion E. Beezley, 17, Pierceton; and Felipe V. Garza, 21, Warsaw.
The following person was found not guilty of charges:
Intimidation - (September) Marlene Fugate, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Criminal Trespass - (May) Brook Zody, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (April) Joshua Obacz, Cromwell.
Illegal Possession Of Marijuana - (March) Terry Loe, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (September) Donald Greene, Syracuse; Sheather Wolfe, Warsaw.
Battery - (September) Gregory Garman, Warsaw; (August) Darrel Lewis, Warsaw; (June 1996) Charles Allen, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (August) Gary Johnson, Claypool.
Diversions
The following people have entered into diversion agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $100 user's fee and $25 in court costs. If the defendants commit no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Conversion - (May) Debra Ettinger, Warsaw; (March) Bettie Lewis, Warsaw.
Deferral
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $50 user's fee and $25 in court costs. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (June) Joseph F. Kessie, 36, South Whitley.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Brent D. and Cindy Faudree vs. Verlin Stayer, East CR 400S, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek $10,000 for damage to 18 red pine evergreen trees on their property after a brush fire started by Stayer March 31, 1997, on his property spread to the Faudree's property. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Perry Mark Black, Park Avenue, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $2,909.63 due on credit card account, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Marlene Stewart, CR 20, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,431.48 due on credit card account, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Tammy L. Robinson-Peconga, East Market Street, Warsaw, and Phillip Peconga, South CR 450W, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $3,160.60 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: James Brewer, South CR 700W, Burket, $6,165.10, and Richard S. Martin, Sandra Lane, Winona Lake, $4,549.18.
• Lewis R. and Cynthia Ann Whittaker, Niles, Mich., vs. Larry Reed, Trojan Race Track and Reed Racing Enterprises, East CR 200N, Pierceton. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries suffered by Lewis Whittaker while operating a motorcycle on the trails adjacent to the track. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and attorney fees.
• Lake City Bank vs. Robert O. Decker, Elkhart, and Enchanted Hills Playhouse Inc. Plaintiff seeks an amount to compensate for indebtedness, plus attorney fees and court cost.
Marriage Dissolutions
Price
Lee Allen Price, Kosciusko County, and Jamie Price, East Beer Road, Milford. They were married Oct. 20, 1990, and separated June 9, 1997. There are two minor children.
White
Robynne E. White, Prairie Drive, Syracuse, and Michael J. White, Ligonier. They were married June 8, 1993, and separated Aug. 16, 1996. There is one minor child.
Kleeman
Kent John Kleeman, East Center Street, Warsaw, and Tina Rae Minnix-Kleeman, Winona Avenue, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 6, 1995, and separated Oct. 10, 1996. There are no minor children.
Legal Separation
Fifer
Cindy L. and Danny J. Fifer, North CR 450E, Warsaw. They were married March 4, 1979, and separated May 14, 1997. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• James L. Wyatt vs. Barbara Richardson, East Pearl Street, Syracuse, and Doug and Jean Bowser, East Defreese Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,000 to compensate for theft of property by defendants' minor children, plus court costs.
• Byron Grubbs vs. Derrick E. Brown and Grange Mutual Casualty Co., Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks an amount to compensate for injuries and damages resulting from a June 22, 1995, auto accident on CR 300E in Kosciusko County. Plaintiff also seeks judgment against Grange Mutual for the applicable medical payment and underinsured motorist company limits available to him, plus interest and court costs. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Marthene and Gary Burnau vs. Steven and Christine Hathaway. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for injuries and damages resulting from a June 13, 1995, dog attack against Marthene Burnau while at defendants' residence. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
• Jenette Fairchild vs. Kenneth Worley, West CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $15,000 for three times the amount of a nonsufficient funds check and $35,000 due on promissory note, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Paul O. Swonger vs. C. Brooks Construc-tion Co., Twin Lake Bluegill Road, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $4,400 for alleged negligent and unworkmanlike design and installation of asphalt driveway or, in the alternative, to redesign and reconstruct the driveway.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Robert Lozier, vs. Deleon Mynor, Bremen. Plaintiff seeks $2,166.19 as paid to insured claimant, Lozier, after an Aug. 20, 1995, auto accident at the intersection of U.S. 30 and CR 200N. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Ben Liniger, vs. Ronald Bright, South Bend. Plaintiff seeks $5,728.22 as paid to insured claimant, Liniger, after a Nov. 30, 1995, auto accident on Old Ind. 15. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Family and Children, vs. Vasantha Methuselah, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an injunction prohibiting Methuselah from engaging in unlawful child care operation and a fine of $100 per day that she has operated and continues to operate the unlicensed child care home.
• Carlie Shepherd vs. Kenneth Worley, doing business as Worley Disposal, South CR 400W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $75,000 for three times the amount of a nonsufficient funds check, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of James Cameron, vs. Amanda Reese, North Ideal Beach Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,784.70 as paid to insured claimant, Cameron, after a July 15, 1996, auto accident on Ind. 13S in Syracuse. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Michiana Metronet vs. Sharon Johnson, Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $774.52 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Fidelity Financial Services vs. Danny and Bonnie Warren, EMS B73 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,163.33 due on promissory note, plus interest and court cost.
• Midwest Collection Services vs. Robert L. Howard, Dot Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $796.67 due on assigned account, plus interest and court costs.
• Barbara C. and Jeffrey C. Sponseller vs. Ernest W. Hackbirth, South First Street, Pierceton. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for injuries and damages resulting from a Sept. 22, 1995, auto accident on Second Street in Pierceton. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Phan T. Reed and Ray Wireman vs. Timothy M. Lemberg, EMS D2 Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damages resulting from an Aug. 28, 1995, auto accident on Hatchery Road at Marine Key Drive in Kosciusko County. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• David E. Webb vs. Donald E. Bays II, Topeka. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damages resulting from a June 23, 1995, auto accident on Backwater Road in Kosciusko County. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Miner
Caroline Kay Miner, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw, and Timothy Lee Miner, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 1, 1969, and separated in June 1996. There are no minor children.
Hurd
Sandy Hurd, Walter Way, Warsaw, and James H. Hurd, South Lakeshore Drive, Mentone. They were married May 11, 1985, and separated May 13, 1997. There are two minor children.
Thompson
Jane and Steven Thompson, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 8, 1987, and separated June 9, 1997. There are three minor children.
Stevens
Chad Stevens, East CR 450S, Warsaw, and Shelley M. Stevens, EMS C30 Lane, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 7, 1991, and separated May 1, 1997. There are three minor children.
Pauley
Barbara A. Pauley, East Pearl Street, Syracuse, and Terry L. Pauley, East Orange Street, Cromwell. They were married Sept. 16, 1995, and separated May 30, 1997. There are no minor children.
Bradway
Sonya L. Bradway, East Center Street, Warsaw, and Jason Lee Bradway, Huntington. They were married Nov. 25, 1996, and separated May 2, 1997. There are no minor children.
Elliott
Gretchen Elliott, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Roger D. Elliott, 18B Road, Tippecanoe. They were married April 14, 1980, and separated May 5, 1995. There are no minor children.
Bates
Opal Bates, Kosciusko County, and Jay R. Bates, Claypool. They were married Sept. 21, 1965, and separated June 17, 1997. There are no minor children. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Christopher Justin Geiger, 23, East Eli Lilly Road, Syracuse, and Selena Marie Coburn, 18, U.S. 6, Syracuse.
• Joseph Eugene Holloway, 22, and Vanessa Rachelle Coy, 23, both of EMS T32 Lane, Leesburg.
• Paul S. Miller, 21, North CR 200W, Warsaw, and Sharon Sue Schwartz, 20, West CR 600N, Etna Green.
• James Joseph Griffith, 24, and Neva Jo Hughes, 24, both of North East Shore Drive, Syracuse.
• Elliott J. Enders, 42, West Sharon Street, Warsaw, and Patricia Sinclair, 39, East Frontage Road, Warsaw.
• David Shane Turner, 23, and Monica Sue Sechrist, 23, both of Lake City Highway, Warsaw.
• Ronald Earl Knafel, 31, and Betsy Marie Wolferman, 24, both of North Main Street, Milford.
• Bradley Jon Hargrave, 19, Ind. 331, Tippecanoe, and Cori Lynn Pratt, 19, Grandview Drive, Warsaw.
• Keith Michael McVay, 19, and Jonie Marie Barnes, 18, both of Mentone.
• Herbert H. Stump Jr., 39, South CR 500W, Silver Lake, and Donna Lynn Overmyer, 24, 15th Road, Tippecanoe.
• Paul Alvin Penn, 23, Winchester, Ohio, and Aleisha Faith Hall, 20, East Wyland Creek Drive, 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:
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: James M. McKinley, $754.97; Elsie E. Herendeen, $1,574.05; Timothy M. Gunter, $234.40; Faith E. Reynolds, $2,608.28; Ira B. and Lisa M. Lowe, $1,078.03; Thomas M. and Deborah Seymour, $2,924.81; Teri Gerrard, $2,150.19; George and Jeannette Sapen, $386.88; Thomas G. Ousley Sr., $750.55; and Karen Geiger, $429.85.
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff vs. Cynthia S. Jacquay-Lyons. Plaintiff awarded $1,649,34.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Gary and Debra Base, $180.85; Debbie Noyer, $174.10; Jack and Sheila D. Mosurak, $284.95; Mike and Sany Lee, $97.48; Rhonda Dilts, $444.14; Jose A. and Dolores Rangel, $302.29; Robin R. Randolph and Patrick L. Waggoner, $487.65; Christina K. Monroe, $42; Jeff and Janet Peterson, $108.03; Karen Sprow, $84.75;
Also, Ginger Rottger, $42; Rhonda B. Ritchie, $78.65; Norma Whetten, $117.80; William and Alouise Wade, $53.10; Thomas J. and Sandra Stump, $210.47; and William J. and Yvette Stoll, $173.75.
• Wayne Plumbing Installations vs. Mike Mitchell. Plaintiff awarded $784.81.
• Vicki Devine vs. Ronnie and Georgia Howard. Plaintiff awarded $185.87.
• Phelps Co. vs. Robert L. Morgan. Plaintiff awarded $628.35.
• Tony Miller vs. Angela Ferm. Plaintiff awarded $380.
• Reed & Earhart awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Alma A. Brewer, $761.16; Bruce Lee Helton, $780.38; Jeff Fawley, $884.37; and Michelle Meade, $1507.98.
• Dannie W. Hurd vs. Tracy and Wayne Stidams. Plaintiff awarded $1,400.
• Medical & Dental Business Bureau of Allen County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tina LaForce, $3,000; Thomas and Elizabeth Morrison, $349.60; Saul and Rebecca Vallin, $280.82; and Steven and Angelique Combs, $309.88.
• Keith Harris vs. Rich Timmens. Plaintiff awarded $179.
• 1st Choice Sales Inc. vs. Jana Lippert. Plaintiff awarded $341.94.
• Garry L. Smiley vs. Shannon Fletcher. Plaintiff awarded $337.
• North Central Coop Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mickey Evans, $614.99; Velma Pinkerton, $405.78; and Rick Owens, $360.04.
• Financial Services of Whitley County vs. Terry Ray Winebrenner. Plaintiff awarded $5,135.10.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Jeramy Swartz. Plaintiff awarded $135.88.
• Leo Boyer vs. James M. and Deanna I. Craig. Plaintiff awarded $2,496.
• Chad A. Zartman vs. Chris Breidinger. Plaintiff awarded $466.23.
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.
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Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Ray Cook, Nappa-nee.
Fined $25 in March was Terry Loe, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November was Stephen Lines, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August was Gary Johnson, Claypool.
Fined $50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Phillip Spear, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in May and license suspended 90 days was Douglas Ringler, Syracuse.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in March was Robert Slone, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Judgment (court costs only) in June against Euwin Bryant, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May and ordered to perform two days of community service were Ronald Mast, Warsaw, and Brian Meck, Warsaw.
Fined $52 in May was Clayton Tackett, Warsaw.
Fined $52 in April was Clayton Tackett, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April was Marlon Adams, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June and ordered to perform two days of community service was Brock Manning, Milford.
Fined $50 in May and ordered to perform two days of community service were Zach Stookey, North Webster, and Jeremy Ganshorn, Leesburg.
Unlawful Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in April was Joshua Obacz, Cromwell.
Fined $50 in November, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended one year was Stephen Lines, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $25 in November were Richard Heche, North Web-ster, and Steve Babendrager, Bourbon.
Battery - Fined $150 in October was Terry Loe, North Webster.
Fined $100 in September was John Treece, Syracuse.
Harassment - Fined $25 in August was Thomas Willard, Mentone.
False Reporting - Fined $150 in July was Richard Martin, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in May was Claire J. Wiley, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May were: Derek T. Sparks, 23, Warsaw; Randall D. Hoover, 36, Syracuse; and Ann M. Sena, 39, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in February was Christopher W. Dorgan, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December was David Crawford, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June were Kristin K. Horning, 25, Warsaw, and Patricia J. Reinhard, 46, South Whitley.
Fined $12 in May were: Annie D. Zartman, 22, Milford; Rita E. Merritt, 49, North Manchester; Graden R. Hurd, 60, Mentone; and Mary L. Scott, 41, Claypool.
Fined $7 in May were Carl R. Rutledge, 35, Akron, and Deborah A. Mayhew, 24, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in April was Michelle L. Hershberg-er, 18, Milford.
Fined $7 in September was Paul A. Mallery, 32, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in June was Dustin D. Nabinger, 19, Pierce-ton.
False Registration - Fined $7 in June was Brandt A. Shambarger, 29, Warsaw.
Failure To Dim Lights - Fined $7 in June was Adam W. Grimm, 16, Warsaw.
Operating Mo-Ped Illegally - Fined $7 in May was Derek J. Chastain, 14, Warsaw.
Operating Mo-Ped Without Helmet - Fined $7 in May was Eric W. Heiman, 15, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in April was John R. Bonebrake, 32, South Whitley.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in April was John R. Bonebrake, 32, South Whitley.
Fined $50 in November was Lavar P. Hoard, 19, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in March was Marsha A. Blankenship, 28, Warsaw.
No Or Inadequate Muffler - Fined $7 in March was Phillip L. Whetstone, 20, Etna Green.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $100 in December was Dale R. Hart, 44, Mentone.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in November was Jerry L. Sparks, 25, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $63 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in May was Patrick A. Davidson, 18, Leesburg.
Littering - Fined $50 in May was Don E. McCreary, 29, Syracuse.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in April was Daniel D. McKibbin, 34, Syracuse.
No Boat Registration - Fined $50 in July was Robert A. Dunlap, 52, Leesburg.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were: Diana K. Moyer, 48, South Whitley; Billy F. Rose, 18, Warsaw; Phillip L. Owens, 16, Akron; Brandt A. Shambarger, 29, Warsaw; William F. Kain, 55, Warsaw; and Ronald L. Lipply, 51, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in May were: Jose Cielo, 22, Pierceton; Evan P. Miller, 18, Warsaw; Dustin M. Silva, 18, Syracuse; Melvin E. Kiplinger, 37, Warsaw; Barbara A. Coy, 19, Warsaw; Dawn L. Straka, 23, Warsaw; Andres S. Villalovos, 34, Milford; Linden B. Lantz, 26, Warsaw; Marion E. Beezley, 17, Pierceton; and Felipe V. Garza, 21, Warsaw.
The following person was found not guilty of charges:
Intimidation - (September) Marlene Fugate, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Criminal Trespass - (May) Brook Zody, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (April) Joshua Obacz, Cromwell.
Illegal Possession Of Marijuana - (March) Terry Loe, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (September) Donald Greene, Syracuse; Sheather Wolfe, Warsaw.
Battery - (September) Gregory Garman, Warsaw; (August) Darrel Lewis, Warsaw; (June 1996) Charles Allen, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (August) Gary Johnson, Claypool.
Diversions
The following people have entered into diversion agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $100 user's fee and $25 in court costs. If the defendants commit no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Conversion - (May) Debra Ettinger, Warsaw; (March) Bettie Lewis, Warsaw.
Deferral
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $50 user's fee and $25 in court costs. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (June) Joseph F. Kessie, 36, South Whitley.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Brent D. and Cindy Faudree vs. Verlin Stayer, East CR 400S, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek $10,000 for damage to 18 red pine evergreen trees on their property after a brush fire started by Stayer March 31, 1997, on his property spread to the Faudree's property. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Perry Mark Black, Park Avenue, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $2,909.63 due on credit card account, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Marlene Stewart, CR 20, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,431.48 due on credit card account, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Tammy L. Robinson-Peconga, East Market Street, Warsaw, and Phillip Peconga, South CR 450W, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $3,160.60 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: James Brewer, South CR 700W, Burket, $6,165.10, and Richard S. Martin, Sandra Lane, Winona Lake, $4,549.18.
• Lewis R. and Cynthia Ann Whittaker, Niles, Mich., vs. Larry Reed, Trojan Race Track and Reed Racing Enterprises, East CR 200N, Pierceton. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries suffered by Lewis Whittaker while operating a motorcycle on the trails adjacent to the track. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and attorney fees.
• Lake City Bank vs. Robert O. Decker, Elkhart, and Enchanted Hills Playhouse Inc. Plaintiff seeks an amount to compensate for indebtedness, plus attorney fees and court cost.
Marriage Dissolutions
Price
Lee Allen Price, Kosciusko County, and Jamie Price, East Beer Road, Milford. They were married Oct. 20, 1990, and separated June 9, 1997. There are two minor children.
White
Robynne E. White, Prairie Drive, Syracuse, and Michael J. White, Ligonier. They were married June 8, 1993, and separated Aug. 16, 1996. There is one minor child.
Kleeman
Kent John Kleeman, East Center Street, Warsaw, and Tina Rae Minnix-Kleeman, Winona Avenue, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 6, 1995, and separated Oct. 10, 1996. There are no minor children.
Legal Separation
Fifer
Cindy L. and Danny J. Fifer, North CR 450E, Warsaw. They were married March 4, 1979, and separated May 14, 1997. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• James L. Wyatt vs. Barbara Richardson, East Pearl Street, Syracuse, and Doug and Jean Bowser, East Defreese Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,000 to compensate for theft of property by defendants' minor children, plus court costs.
• Byron Grubbs vs. Derrick E. Brown and Grange Mutual Casualty Co., Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks an amount to compensate for injuries and damages resulting from a June 22, 1995, auto accident on CR 300E in Kosciusko County. Plaintiff also seeks judgment against Grange Mutual for the applicable medical payment and underinsured motorist company limits available to him, plus interest and court costs. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Marthene and Gary Burnau vs. Steven and Christine Hathaway. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for injuries and damages resulting from a June 13, 1995, dog attack against Marthene Burnau while at defendants' residence. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
• Jenette Fairchild vs. Kenneth Worley, West CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $15,000 for three times the amount of a nonsufficient funds check and $35,000 due on promissory note, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Paul O. Swonger vs. C. Brooks Construc-tion Co., Twin Lake Bluegill Road, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $4,400 for alleged negligent and unworkmanlike design and installation of asphalt driveway or, in the alternative, to redesign and reconstruct the driveway.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Robert Lozier, vs. Deleon Mynor, Bremen. Plaintiff seeks $2,166.19 as paid to insured claimant, Lozier, after an Aug. 20, 1995, auto accident at the intersection of U.S. 30 and CR 200N. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Ben Liniger, vs. Ronald Bright, South Bend. Plaintiff seeks $5,728.22 as paid to insured claimant, Liniger, after a Nov. 30, 1995, auto accident on Old Ind. 15. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Family and Children, vs. Vasantha Methuselah, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an injunction prohibiting Methuselah from engaging in unlawful child care operation and a fine of $100 per day that she has operated and continues to operate the unlicensed child care home.
• Carlie Shepherd vs. Kenneth Worley, doing business as Worley Disposal, South CR 400W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $75,000 for three times the amount of a nonsufficient funds check, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of James Cameron, vs. Amanda Reese, North Ideal Beach Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,784.70 as paid to insured claimant, Cameron, after a July 15, 1996, auto accident on Ind. 13S in Syracuse. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Michiana Metronet vs. Sharon Johnson, Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $774.52 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Fidelity Financial Services vs. Danny and Bonnie Warren, EMS B73 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,163.33 due on promissory note, plus interest and court cost.
• Midwest Collection Services vs. Robert L. Howard, Dot Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $796.67 due on assigned account, plus interest and court costs.
• Barbara C. and Jeffrey C. Sponseller vs. Ernest W. Hackbirth, South First Street, Pierceton. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for injuries and damages resulting from a Sept. 22, 1995, auto accident on Second Street in Pierceton. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Phan T. Reed and Ray Wireman vs. Timothy M. Lemberg, EMS D2 Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damages resulting from an Aug. 28, 1995, auto accident on Hatchery Road at Marine Key Drive in Kosciusko County. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• David E. Webb vs. Donald E. Bays II, Topeka. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damages resulting from a June 23, 1995, auto accident on Backwater Road in Kosciusko County. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Miner
Caroline Kay Miner, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw, and Timothy Lee Miner, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 1, 1969, and separated in June 1996. There are no minor children.
Hurd
Sandy Hurd, Walter Way, Warsaw, and James H. Hurd, South Lakeshore Drive, Mentone. They were married May 11, 1985, and separated May 13, 1997. There are two minor children.
Thompson
Jane and Steven Thompson, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 8, 1987, and separated June 9, 1997. There are three minor children.
Stevens
Chad Stevens, East CR 450S, Warsaw, and Shelley M. Stevens, EMS C30 Lane, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 7, 1991, and separated May 1, 1997. There are three minor children.
Pauley
Barbara A. Pauley, East Pearl Street, Syracuse, and Terry L. Pauley, East Orange Street, Cromwell. They were married Sept. 16, 1995, and separated May 30, 1997. There are no minor children.
Bradway
Sonya L. Bradway, East Center Street, Warsaw, and Jason Lee Bradway, Huntington. They were married Nov. 25, 1996, and separated May 2, 1997. There are no minor children.
Elliott
Gretchen Elliott, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Roger D. Elliott, 18B Road, Tippecanoe. They were married April 14, 1980, and separated May 5, 1995. There are no minor children.
Bates
Opal Bates, Kosciusko County, and Jay R. Bates, Claypool. They were married Sept. 21, 1965, and separated June 17, 1997. There are no minor children. [[In-content Ad]]
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