Times-Union Court News 07-08-1997

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:
• Michael Todd Gross, 27, and Kimberly Kay Whitacre, 25, both of North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Christopher William Jagger, 28, and Jacqueline Lynn Anderson, 25, both of Silver Lake.
• Jeffrey Alan Anglemyer, 31, and Lisa Michelle Brindle, 24, both of EMS W25 Lane, North Webster.
• Robert G. Craig, 65, EMS B61I1 Lane, Warsaw, and Tracy L. Jackson, 59, Martinsville.
• Timothy H. Croy, 37, and Jacqueline E. Ousley, 38, both of West Main Street, Mentone.
• Brandon Scott Lechleidner, 20, and Teresa Ann Belcher, 26, both of North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Michael D. Heminger, 52, and Mary E. Batty, 49, both of Kalorama Road, Leesburg.
• David Alexander McKee, 25, and Kimberly Jo Dawson, 29, both of North Main Street, North Webster.
• Charles Thomas Shepherd, 25, and Marinel Nery Davis, 20, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Juan A. Leal, 26, and Roxanne Furney, 33, both of North CR 300E, Milford.
• Terry J. Nanney, 43, and Sonya Sue Valentine, 41, both of West Boston Street, Syracuse.

Superior Court II

The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $323.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Terry Hamman, Argos.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Dennis Vandiver, Milford.
Fined $25 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Angela Seeley, Burket.
Fined $25 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Joshua Elam, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was William Reffitt, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Michael May, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Linda Nymeyer, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in September, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended one year was Daniel Brandt, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in August was John Taylor, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in June and license suspended 90 days were Jeffrey Ellenwood, Warsaw, and Paul Brandon, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in January was Michael May, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $100 in May, sentenced to 10 days in jail and license suspended six months was Jose Pina, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was Abel Cervantes, Syracuse.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in May was Jose Pina, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $100 in March was Brian Reeder, Winona Lake.
Failure To Maintain Financial Responsibil-ity - Fined $25 in February was Martin Bolin, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in June and ordered to perform two days of community service were Raymond Henson, Warsaw, and Steven Smalley, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Daniel Lynch, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May were Martines Gutierrez, Winona Lake, and Erma England, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April and ordered to attend 10 days of Alcoholics Anonymous was Rigoberto Nunez, Pierceton.
Fined $52 in April was Eddie Pruitt, Silver Lake.
Fined $50 in February was Martin Bolin, Warsaw.
Fined $52 in October was Carlos Hall, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June, license suspended 60 days and ordered to perform two days of community service was Araceli Ramos, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June and ordered to perform two days of community service were Jonathon Hulley, Milford; Christopher Egolf, Cromwell; James Hippe, Syracuse; and Michael Stewart, Warsaw.
Fined $52 in October was Jonathan Mullins, Warsaw.
Fined $52 in September and ordered to perform two days of community service was Jonathan Mullins, Warsaw.
Check Deception - Fined $50 in June was Yvette Stoll, Syracuse.
Harassment - Fined $100 in June was Vicki Ninemire, Syracuse.
Battery - Fined $100 in May was Lucinda Holloway, Warsaw.
Fined $123 in April and license suspended 180 days was Scott Estep, Pierceton.
Trafficking With An Inmate - Fined $177, sentenced to 12 days in jail and ordered to perform two days of community service was Nancy Meyer, North Webster.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in June was Timothy F. Johnson, 47, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in June were Jon T. Smith, 52, Warsaw; Nathan J. Skiles, 21, Akron; Jennifer R. Strube, 16, Leesburg; Bonnie A. Shepherd, 16, Claypool; and Steven G. Ummel, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in May were Brent D. Roush, 23, Nappanee; Julia A. Neff, 16, Syracuse; Beverly J. Reid, 59, Pierceton; and Chad E. Freeman, 16, Claypool.
Fined $27 in March was Patrick S. Blocher, 39, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in June 1996 was Michael R. Akins, 20, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in June were Paul R. Stephens, 17, Warsaw; Matthew J. Campbell, 17, Warsaw; John P. Metzgar, 36, North Manchester; Heather A. Mast, 16, Warsaw; Jason A. Zaugg, 18, Winona Lake; T. Stephen Semons, 30, Warsaw; Teresa L. Carpenter, 30, Warsaw; Kimberly R. Cowan, 17, Warsaw; Jose Moyotl, 22, Pierceton; Timothy A. Walters, 20, Claypool; and Kevin D. Powell, 17, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in May were Kimberly A. Barnes, 28, Winona Lake; Carmale I. Schmucker, 26, Warsaw; Deanna D. Hicks, 39, Leesburg; John J. Koors, 18, Winona Lake; and Connie S. Bernstein, 43, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in February were Timothy L. Bowen, 28, Winona Lake, and Vincent D. Baltazar, 20, North Manchester.
Fined $12 in June 1996 were Trampis Newsome, 22, Warsaw, and Robert L. Mollette, 45, Milford.
Fined $7 in June were Sara S. Hoover, 16, Syracuse; Teresa A. Roderick, 30, Warsaw; and Thomas A. Southall, 40, Bourbon.
Fined $7 in May were Jeffrey D. Lester, 21, North Manchester, and David M. Eppert, 18, Syracuse.
False Registration - Fined $7 in June was Ralph Howard, 34, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in May was Deanna D. Hicks, 39, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in April was Chad D. Landon, 25, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in March was David A. Hein, 20, Pierceton.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in June were Dustin J. Hollar, 16, Warsaw, and Mariano Marquez, 41, Warsaw.
Operating Mo-Ped Illegally - Fined $7 in June were Travis D. Holle, 13, Warsaw, and Jon P. Hoppus, 12, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in June was Jose Cielo, 22, Pierceton.
No Fuel Tax Permit - Fined $17 in June was Jason M. Conley, 25, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in June was T. Stephen Semons, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March was Robert D. Slone, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in February was Vincent D. Baltazar, 20, North Manchester.
Fined $100 in August was James W. Hampton, 27, Cromwell.
Violation Of Window Tint - Fined $7 in June was Emmanuel P. Turner, 17, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in June was William P. Armstrong, 28, Cromwell.
Improper Passing - Fined $7 in June was Brandon J. Bellamy, 17, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in June was David M. Eppert, 18, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in June were Kimberly R. Cowan, 17, Warsaw, and Leisa M. Rossi, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May were Derek A. Fleckenstein, 19, Leesburg, and James B. Fouts, 32, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in May were Matthew A. Reeve, 20, Warsaw, and Judy A. Rowe, 34, Warsaw.
Improperly Passing School Bus - Fined $25 in May was William J. Xanders, 80, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $63 in court costs:
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in June was Cheridy A. Bowlinger, 22, South Whitley.
Failure To Produce Valid Boat Registration - Fined $7 in June were David W. Ganz, 38, Syracuse, and Rick L. Klotz, 36, Etna Green.
Failure To Display Excise Decal - Fined $7 in June was Christopher L. Long, 20, Pierceton.
Expired Motorboat Registration - Fined $7 in June was Michael A. Atchison, 36, Warsaw.
Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing Li-cense - Fined $7 in May was Gwen L. Greber, 43, Nappanee.
Littering - Fined $25 in July 1996 was Robert P. Jordan, 40, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were Richard E. Yoder, 57, Warsaw; Mark S. Haab, 18, Syracuse; Ronald L. Lipply, 51, Warsaw; Diana K. Moyer, 48, South Whitley; Richard A. Morgan, 23, Syracuse; Claude D. Clark, 41, Warsaw; Larry E. Keaffaber, 35, Warsaw (two counts); Jeremy R. Wagner, 22, Warsaw; and Rolando Andrade, 20, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in May were Johnny M. Laughlin, 33, Tippecanoe; Jeffrey L. Peterson, 37, Milford; Matthew A. Reeve, 20, Warsaw; and Amanda L. Sohl, 21, North Webster.
Fined $20 in April were Lucinda R. Besson, 47, Nappanee; Monica L. Swartzlander, 25, Nappanee; and Barbara J. Bennett, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in March was Patrick S. Blocher, 29, Pierceton.
The following person was found not guilty of charges:
Speeding - (January) Patricia A. Greenley, 32, Syracuse.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Failure To Stop - (April) Scott Estep, Pierce-ton.
False Informing - (April) Marlon Adams, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (April) John Hurst, Syracuse; Mike Kneller, Syracuse.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (April) John Hurst, Syracuse; Mike Kneller, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - (January) Michael Griffith, Pierceton; (November) Robert Hersha, Pierceton; (August) John Taylor, Winona Lake.
Public Intoxication - (January) William Reffitt, Warsaw; (October) Jonathan Mullins, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (October) Bobby Hurley, Mentone.
Battery - (October) Angie Addair, Warsaw; Bradley Todd, Warsaw.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (October) Carol Carlson, Warsaw.

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) Sandra Castle, Pierceton; (March) Stella Baker, Pierceton.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $50 user's fee and $25 in court costs. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (June) Lora L. Patterson, 21, Warsaw; David J. Zolman, 17, Pierceton; (May) Michael J. Locke, 42, Warsaw.

Superior Court I
Filings

The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Farmers Insurance Group vs. Lance Sipes, EMS T45A Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $1,343.51 as paid to insured claimant, Troy Haines, after a Dec. 30, 1995, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Rebecca J. Damron, Ind. 5N, Larwill, $4,348.16, and Robin M. Hopkins, West CR 250S, Warsaw, $5,939.25.
Marriage Dissolution
Rees
Elizabeth A. Rees, North Park Avenue, Warsaw, and Brett R. Rees, North CR 175E, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 31, 1995, and separated May 14, 1997. There is one minor child.

Superior Court I
Judgments

The following judgment was awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaint
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Clifford G. Grubb. Plaintiff awarded $5,811.29 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff, LLP, vs. Raymond and Pamela Lichty.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, ACA, vs. Ronald Anglin, et al.
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia vs. Tony J. Krieg.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Jennifer A. McCullen.


Circuit Court
Filings

The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Quantex Microsystems Inc. vs. Walter J. Horin, South Woodland Circle, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,977 due on account, plus interest and court costs, and not less than $3,477 for a nonsufficient funds check, plus interest and court costs.
• J.C. Penney Co. vs. Darrell E. Hall, East Burkhart Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $257.61 due on credit card account, plus interest and court costs.
• Stephen and Sherry A. Swinehart; Heather and Holly VanDusen, by their next friend and parent, Sherry A. Swinehart; and Brandy Jo Swinehart, by her next friend and parent, Stephen Swinehart, vs. Mark Muehlfeld. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of four counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a March 26, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of Old Road 30E and CR 325E. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• North Webster Construction Inc., doing business as Pacemaker Buildings, vs. David and Kelly Ganz, Medusa Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks that mechanic's lien be declared valid and a priority of liens be determined; judgment of $20,075 due on account, plus interest and attorney fees; and foreclosure of lien, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Bank National Association vs. Keith G. and Gwendolyn Smith, East Sheridan Street, Warsaw; First National Bank of Warsaw; and AVCO Financial Services. Plaintiff seeks $63,815.76 due on mortgage, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, expenses incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Irvin
Tanya Lynn Irvin, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Wayne A. Irvin, Caryville, Tenn. They were married June 10, 1994, and separated June 15, 1996. There are two minor children.
McMillan
Elizabeth Heiman-McMillan and Gordon McMillan, East Main Street, Warsaw. They were married June 24, 1989, and separated June 23, 1997. There are two minor children.
Lursen
Kathleen Annette Lursen, EMS B25A Lane, Pierceton, and Bevin J. Lursen, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. They were married Feb. 13, 1982, and separated June 18, 1997. There are two minor children.
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Marriage Licenses

The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Michael Todd Gross, 27, and Kimberly Kay Whitacre, 25, both of North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Christopher William Jagger, 28, and Jacqueline Lynn Anderson, 25, both of Silver Lake.
• Jeffrey Alan Anglemyer, 31, and Lisa Michelle Brindle, 24, both of EMS W25 Lane, North Webster.
• Robert G. Craig, 65, EMS B61I1 Lane, Warsaw, and Tracy L. Jackson, 59, Martinsville.
• Timothy H. Croy, 37, and Jacqueline E. Ousley, 38, both of West Main Street, Mentone.
• Brandon Scott Lechleidner, 20, and Teresa Ann Belcher, 26, both of North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Michael D. Heminger, 52, and Mary E. Batty, 49, both of Kalorama Road, Leesburg.
• David Alexander McKee, 25, and Kimberly Jo Dawson, 29, both of North Main Street, North Webster.
• Charles Thomas Shepherd, 25, and Marinel Nery Davis, 20, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Juan A. Leal, 26, and Roxanne Furney, 33, both of North CR 300E, Milford.
• Terry J. Nanney, 43, and Sonya Sue Valentine, 41, both of West Boston Street, Syracuse.

Superior Court II

The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $323.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Terry Hamman, Argos.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Dennis Vandiver, Milford.
Fined $25 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Angela Seeley, Burket.
Fined $25 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Joshua Elam, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was William Reffitt, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Michael May, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Linda Nymeyer, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in September, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended one year was Daniel Brandt, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in August was John Taylor, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in June and license suspended 90 days were Jeffrey Ellenwood, Warsaw, and Paul Brandon, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in January was Michael May, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $100 in May, sentenced to 10 days in jail and license suspended six months was Jose Pina, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was Abel Cervantes, Syracuse.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in May was Jose Pina, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $100 in March was Brian Reeder, Winona Lake.
Failure To Maintain Financial Responsibil-ity - Fined $25 in February was Martin Bolin, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in June and ordered to perform two days of community service were Raymond Henson, Warsaw, and Steven Smalley, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Daniel Lynch, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May were Martines Gutierrez, Winona Lake, and Erma England, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April and ordered to attend 10 days of Alcoholics Anonymous was Rigoberto Nunez, Pierceton.
Fined $52 in April was Eddie Pruitt, Silver Lake.
Fined $50 in February was Martin Bolin, Warsaw.
Fined $52 in October was Carlos Hall, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June, license suspended 60 days and ordered to perform two days of community service was Araceli Ramos, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June and ordered to perform two days of community service were Jonathon Hulley, Milford; Christopher Egolf, Cromwell; James Hippe, Syracuse; and Michael Stewart, Warsaw.
Fined $52 in October was Jonathan Mullins, Warsaw.
Fined $52 in September and ordered to perform two days of community service was Jonathan Mullins, Warsaw.
Check Deception - Fined $50 in June was Yvette Stoll, Syracuse.
Harassment - Fined $100 in June was Vicki Ninemire, Syracuse.
Battery - Fined $100 in May was Lucinda Holloway, Warsaw.
Fined $123 in April and license suspended 180 days was Scott Estep, Pierceton.
Trafficking With An Inmate - Fined $177, sentenced to 12 days in jail and ordered to perform two days of community service was Nancy Meyer, North Webster.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in June was Timothy F. Johnson, 47, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in June were Jon T. Smith, 52, Warsaw; Nathan J. Skiles, 21, Akron; Jennifer R. Strube, 16, Leesburg; Bonnie A. Shepherd, 16, Claypool; and Steven G. Ummel, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in May were Brent D. Roush, 23, Nappanee; Julia A. Neff, 16, Syracuse; Beverly J. Reid, 59, Pierceton; and Chad E. Freeman, 16, Claypool.
Fined $27 in March was Patrick S. Blocher, 39, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in June 1996 was Michael R. Akins, 20, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in June were Paul R. Stephens, 17, Warsaw; Matthew J. Campbell, 17, Warsaw; John P. Metzgar, 36, North Manchester; Heather A. Mast, 16, Warsaw; Jason A. Zaugg, 18, Winona Lake; T. Stephen Semons, 30, Warsaw; Teresa L. Carpenter, 30, Warsaw; Kimberly R. Cowan, 17, Warsaw; Jose Moyotl, 22, Pierceton; Timothy A. Walters, 20, Claypool; and Kevin D. Powell, 17, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in May were Kimberly A. Barnes, 28, Winona Lake; Carmale I. Schmucker, 26, Warsaw; Deanna D. Hicks, 39, Leesburg; John J. Koors, 18, Winona Lake; and Connie S. Bernstein, 43, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in February were Timothy L. Bowen, 28, Winona Lake, and Vincent D. Baltazar, 20, North Manchester.
Fined $12 in June 1996 were Trampis Newsome, 22, Warsaw, and Robert L. Mollette, 45, Milford.
Fined $7 in June were Sara S. Hoover, 16, Syracuse; Teresa A. Roderick, 30, Warsaw; and Thomas A. Southall, 40, Bourbon.
Fined $7 in May were Jeffrey D. Lester, 21, North Manchester, and David M. Eppert, 18, Syracuse.
False Registration - Fined $7 in June was Ralph Howard, 34, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in May was Deanna D. Hicks, 39, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in April was Chad D. Landon, 25, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in March was David A. Hein, 20, Pierceton.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in June were Dustin J. Hollar, 16, Warsaw, and Mariano Marquez, 41, Warsaw.
Operating Mo-Ped Illegally - Fined $7 in June were Travis D. Holle, 13, Warsaw, and Jon P. Hoppus, 12, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in June was Jose Cielo, 22, Pierceton.
No Fuel Tax Permit - Fined $17 in June was Jason M. Conley, 25, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in June was T. Stephen Semons, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March was Robert D. Slone, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in February was Vincent D. Baltazar, 20, North Manchester.
Fined $100 in August was James W. Hampton, 27, Cromwell.
Violation Of Window Tint - Fined $7 in June was Emmanuel P. Turner, 17, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in June was William P. Armstrong, 28, Cromwell.
Improper Passing - Fined $7 in June was Brandon J. Bellamy, 17, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in June was David M. Eppert, 18, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in June were Kimberly R. Cowan, 17, Warsaw, and Leisa M. Rossi, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May were Derek A. Fleckenstein, 19, Leesburg, and James B. Fouts, 32, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in May were Matthew A. Reeve, 20, Warsaw, and Judy A. Rowe, 34, Warsaw.
Improperly Passing School Bus - Fined $25 in May was William J. Xanders, 80, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $63 in court costs:
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in June was Cheridy A. Bowlinger, 22, South Whitley.
Failure To Produce Valid Boat Registration - Fined $7 in June were David W. Ganz, 38, Syracuse, and Rick L. Klotz, 36, Etna Green.
Failure To Display Excise Decal - Fined $7 in June was Christopher L. Long, 20, Pierceton.
Expired Motorboat Registration - Fined $7 in June was Michael A. Atchison, 36, Warsaw.
Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing Li-cense - Fined $7 in May was Gwen L. Greber, 43, Nappanee.
Littering - Fined $25 in July 1996 was Robert P. Jordan, 40, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were Richard E. Yoder, 57, Warsaw; Mark S. Haab, 18, Syracuse; Ronald L. Lipply, 51, Warsaw; Diana K. Moyer, 48, South Whitley; Richard A. Morgan, 23, Syracuse; Claude D. Clark, 41, Warsaw; Larry E. Keaffaber, 35, Warsaw (two counts); Jeremy R. Wagner, 22, Warsaw; and Rolando Andrade, 20, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in May were Johnny M. Laughlin, 33, Tippecanoe; Jeffrey L. Peterson, 37, Milford; Matthew A. Reeve, 20, Warsaw; and Amanda L. Sohl, 21, North Webster.
Fined $20 in April were Lucinda R. Besson, 47, Nappanee; Monica L. Swartzlander, 25, Nappanee; and Barbara J. Bennett, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in March was Patrick S. Blocher, 29, Pierceton.
The following person was found not guilty of charges:
Speeding - (January) Patricia A. Greenley, 32, Syracuse.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Failure To Stop - (April) Scott Estep, Pierce-ton.
False Informing - (April) Marlon Adams, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (April) John Hurst, Syracuse; Mike Kneller, Syracuse.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (April) John Hurst, Syracuse; Mike Kneller, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - (January) Michael Griffith, Pierceton; (November) Robert Hersha, Pierceton; (August) John Taylor, Winona Lake.
Public Intoxication - (January) William Reffitt, Warsaw; (October) Jonathan Mullins, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (October) Bobby Hurley, Mentone.
Battery - (October) Angie Addair, Warsaw; Bradley Todd, Warsaw.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (October) Carol Carlson, Warsaw.

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) Sandra Castle, Pierceton; (March) Stella Baker, Pierceton.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $50 user's fee and $25 in court costs. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (June) Lora L. Patterson, 21, Warsaw; David J. Zolman, 17, Pierceton; (May) Michael J. Locke, 42, Warsaw.

Superior Court I
Filings

The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Farmers Insurance Group vs. Lance Sipes, EMS T45A Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $1,343.51 as paid to insured claimant, Troy Haines, after a Dec. 30, 1995, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Rebecca J. Damron, Ind. 5N, Larwill, $4,348.16, and Robin M. Hopkins, West CR 250S, Warsaw, $5,939.25.
Marriage Dissolution
Rees
Elizabeth A. Rees, North Park Avenue, Warsaw, and Brett R. Rees, North CR 175E, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 31, 1995, and separated May 14, 1997. There is one minor child.

Superior Court I
Judgments

The following judgment was awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaint
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Clifford G. Grubb. Plaintiff awarded $5,811.29 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff, LLP, vs. Raymond and Pamela Lichty.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, ACA, vs. Ronald Anglin, et al.
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia vs. Tony J. Krieg.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Jennifer A. McCullen.


Circuit Court
Filings

The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Quantex Microsystems Inc. vs. Walter J. Horin, South Woodland Circle, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,977 due on account, plus interest and court costs, and not less than $3,477 for a nonsufficient funds check, plus interest and court costs.
• J.C. Penney Co. vs. Darrell E. Hall, East Burkhart Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $257.61 due on credit card account, plus interest and court costs.
• Stephen and Sherry A. Swinehart; Heather and Holly VanDusen, by their next friend and parent, Sherry A. Swinehart; and Brandy Jo Swinehart, by her next friend and parent, Stephen Swinehart, vs. Mark Muehlfeld. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of four counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a March 26, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of Old Road 30E and CR 325E. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• North Webster Construction Inc., doing business as Pacemaker Buildings, vs. David and Kelly Ganz, Medusa Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks that mechanic's lien be declared valid and a priority of liens be determined; judgment of $20,075 due on account, plus interest and attorney fees; and foreclosure of lien, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Bank National Association vs. Keith G. and Gwendolyn Smith, East Sheridan Street, Warsaw; First National Bank of Warsaw; and AVCO Financial Services. Plaintiff seeks $63,815.76 due on mortgage, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, expenses incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Irvin
Tanya Lynn Irvin, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Wayne A. Irvin, Caryville, Tenn. They were married June 10, 1994, and separated June 15, 1996. There are two minor children.
McMillan
Elizabeth Heiman-McMillan and Gordon McMillan, East Main Street, Warsaw. They were married June 24, 1989, and separated June 23, 1997. There are two minor children.
Lursen
Kathleen Annette Lursen, EMS B25A Lane, Pierceton, and Bevin J. Lursen, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. They were married Feb. 13, 1982, and separated June 18, 1997. There are two minor children.
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