Times-Union Court News 07-13-1998

July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.

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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Jon C. Higgins, 30, Lancaster, Ohio, and Ann Michelle Garrison, 26, North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Michael L. Parker, 36, and Cheryl A. Presnell, 41, both of North CR 925E, North Webster.
• Dewey Edward Stinson Jr., 25, and Rebecca Dawn Brainard, 19, both of South CR 600E, North Manchester.
• Ray Lavon Roberts, 26, and Wendy S. Rapp, 32, both of Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Randal Lee Zorn II, 29, and Stephani Leigh Lane, 30, both of North Pressler Drive, Warsaw.
• Michael Otto Hale Jr., 24, and Jaime Marie Sloan, 18, both of East Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• David Eugene Hile, 33, and Tammy Dove Sisk, 26, both of Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw.
• Anthony G. Allen, 33, Ind. 114E, Akron, and Debora Jo Reynolds, 32, East CR 350S, Pierceton.
• Michael Lee Wheat, 19, North Humpty Dumpty, Cromwell, and Renee Suzanne Elliott, 19, North Buttermilk Drive, Syracuse.
• Andrew DeWayne Dotson, 22, South CR 1500E, Akron, and Jennifer Ann Shepherd, 19, West Walnut Street, Silver Lake.
• Steven Everett Bentley, 19, and Jennifer Naomi Music, 19, both of Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• John W. Malott III, 31, and Violet Lou Long, 37, both of South CR 750W, Claypool.
• Benjamin David Kober, 25, Pierceton Road, Winona Lake, and Rebekkah Lynn Mingus, 21, Winona Lake.
• Harry Edward Harreld, 36, and Kellie Jean Coffelt, no age given, both of North Detroit Street, Warsaw.
• Michael G. Terrell, 31, and Kristine Olds, 33, both of South Tinkey Road, Mentone.
• Kerry J. Goshert, 37, South CR 1300W, Mentone, and Kimber Leller, 36, West 12th Street, Winona Lake.
• Eric Reagan Criss, 21, Presidential Drive, Winona Lake, and Rochelle Leane Sprunger, 26, Cost-A-Plenty Road, Warsaw.
• Joshua Pardee Gunter, 19, West Church Street, Leesburg, and Heather Michelle King, 22, North Dovewood Trail, Warsaw.
• Jeffrey Robert Roose, 23, East Kiomer, Milford, and Jodie Lynn Kammerer, 23, North Harper Road, Leesburg.
• Jeffery Thomas Reinhardt, 32, and Mary Margetta Rausch, 22, both of Kings Highway, Winona Lake.
• Thomas Alvin Conway, 22, and Jennifer Lynn Hill, 20, both of East CR 500N, Leesburg.
• Daniel Timothy Taylor, 23, and Krista Jo Backus, 18, both of Ind. 15S, Silver Lake.
• David Ray French, 21, and Jodi Novella Keister, 21, both of East Camelot Lane South, Cromwell.

Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Pamela S. Harvey, $458.60; Mark A. Seitner, $475.10; Tammy K. Hardy, $1,244.51; and Bobby G. Baldridge Jr., $165.26.
• Kristy Mayer vs. Stephen Semons. Plaintiff awarded $840.36.
• Time Out Inn vs. Gary Williamson. Plaintiff awarded $2,179.50.
• Ellen Prater vs. Matthew J. Bennett. Plaintiff awarded $350.
• Greg Wood vs. Richard R. Holbrook. Plaintiff awarded $110.
• Clyde Sr. and Carolyn Sexton vs. Lester Miller, doing business as L&M Home Improvement. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.
• Helvey & Associates, doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Carla A. Lewis, $1,245.41; Lee and Dorothy Bentley, $417.75; Samuel E. and Katrina M. Frush, $938.28; Daniel P. Boggs. $723.34; Jerry Popenfoose, $751.94; William K. and Gayle Wight, $1,004.79; Calvin E. Thomas, $1,155.14; Paul M. Austin, $1,220.44; and Priscilla Robison, $291.61.
• Midwest Collection Service vs. Tammy Beeney. Plaintiff awarded $2,843.46.

Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in June was Rande S. Thorpe, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June were Michael J. Kausal, 34, Syracuse; Matthew W. Furbee, 18, Leesburg; Kim E. Correll, 38, Nappanee; Matthew T. Heisler, 18, Winona Lake; Charles E. Cave, 22, Etna Green; Scott A. Brown, 35, Etna Green; John G. Mock, 17, Warsaw; and Megan L. Spitler, 21, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in May were Richard L. Clutter, 24, Warsaw, and Angela G. Weldy, 31, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June was Julie A. Lung, 26, Cromwell.
Fined $12 in June were Casey L. Terhaar, 17, Warsaw; David A. Chew, 21, Warsaw; Joshua R. Grindle, 20, Warsaw; David J. Swoverland, 18, Warsaw; Anthony J. Young, 27, Pierceton; Barbara A. Patton, 34, Syracuse; Paul E. Heimbach, 31, Winona Lake; Valerie A. McKinney, 22, North Manchester; Corry A. Miller, 26, Silver Lake; Jason L. Gearhart, 22, Silver Lake; Carissa A. McCullough, 18, Cromwell; Karim M. Torres, 30, Syracuse; and Ryan M. Sherman, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in May was Timothy R. Brown, 22, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in April were Linda K. Hite, 17, Warsaw, and Deborah J. Phillips, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June were Kimberly L. Morrow, 26, Warsaw, and Jason L. Morris, 25, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in May was Lelan E. Beachy, 18, Nappanee.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in June was Jason K. Cox, 27, Claypool.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in June were Kaye L. Wallen, 42, Warsaw; Todd A. Martz, 23, Syracuse; David L. Jayne, 40, Winona Lake; Sandra R. Coplon, 35, Warsaw; and Eugene F. Hoover, 42, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in May was Casey L. Terhaar, 17, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in June was Filiberto Castillo, 24, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in May was Jerry W. Mullins, 39, Leesburg.
False Registration - Fined $7 in June was Max J. Beer, 27, Syracuse.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in June was Jason Greer, 18, Silver Lake.
Disregarding A Flashing Red Signal - Fined $7 in June was Charles A. Poe, 21, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in May was John A. Hemstreet, 46, Warsaw.
Violation Of Child Restraint Law - Judgment (court costs only) in June against Mark D. Walter, 31, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in May was Barbara D. Adams, 64, Winona Lake.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in April was Nathan G. Addison, 17, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in June was Paul T. Summy, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Kim A. Miller, 35, Warsaw.
Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in June was Sarah A. Borkholder, 19, Milford.
Failure To Display Watercraft Registration - Fined $7 in May was James G. Baumgartner, 17, Syracuse.
Failure To Produce Valid Boat Registration - Judgment (court costs only) in May against Danny L. Mize, 44, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were Vincent L. Zon, 17, Claypool; Kenneth L. Silveus, 36, Pierceton; Justin W. Muchowicz, 19, Pierceton; Jason E. Hunt, 17, Mentone; and Tisha A. Galloway, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in May was Larry D. Bush, 42, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in April was David D. Gill, 21, Claypool.
Fined $20 in March was Richard R. Holbrook, 23, Pierceton.

Deferrals
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (June) Kent D. Kauffman, 30, Warsaw.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Key Investments Inc. vs. Susan K. and Stewart W. Kraft, North Eastshore Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $10,771.25 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest: Noel Blankenship, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, $15,015.19; Jennifer L. Dillon, Ind. 13N, North Manchester, $5,234.81; Michael W. Nordman, Singer Road, North Manchester, $3,549.52; and Peggy Williamson, Winona Lake, $4,206.77.
• Mike Hoffman vs. Diamond Builders Inc., New Paris, and Junior J. and Lucy Green, Old Road 30E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,775 due on agreement, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of lien as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Francis
Mary L. and Gary A. Francis, EMS T15B Lane, Leesburg. They were married April 10, 1982, and separated July 2, 1998. There are three minor children.
DeWitt
Julie W. and Michael J. DeWitt, East Rosella Street, Syracuse. They were married Dec. 5, 1992, and separated July 7, 1998. There are no minor children.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Delbert Bolen, $10,678.94; Alice Fay Sparks, $13,871.81; and Chad and Christy Ousley, $5,824.94.
• Craft Laboratories Inc. vs. Bryan Kerrigan. Plaintiff awarded $14,936.73, plus interest, $802 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Timothy H. McFadden. Plaintiff awarded $2,784.61 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed:
• Kova Ag Products Inc., doing business as CFS, vs. Jerry Grady.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Kerry K. and Cynthia L. Kehoe. July 6.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Jerry D. Opperud seeks visitation with his 12- and 10-year-old grandchildren, who are in the custody of their mother, Christine Bryant, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Opperud is the children's maternal grandfather.
• Union Planters Bank/NA vs. Timothy S. and Donna J. Wallace, East Nordman Drive, Syracuse; Helvey & Associates Inc.; and Citicorp Mortgage Inc. Plaintiff seeks $39,130.86 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Terry Hall vs. Mike DeWitt, doing business as The Car Co., U.S. 30E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,200 for failure to perform agreement, recision of contract and court costs.
• United Credit Union vs. Tony L. Cormany, New Paris. Plaintiff seeks possession of collateral used to secure promissory note and foreclosure of security interest, with sale to satisfy judgment, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• Midwest Collection Services Inc. vs. Timothy and Paulette Miller, North Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,968.94 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• NBD Bank/NA vs. Donald E. Peterson, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $8,220.60 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Alfred and Sherri E.Conley, West CR 850S, Claypool; Firstplus Financial Inc. and First Trust of California/NA. Plaintiff seeks $67,611.20 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Andrew W. Goar vs. Kimberly M. Jentel, Chicago, Ill. Plaintiff seeks an injunction prohibiting Jentel from disseminating any information illegally obtained from a computer at his home after she allegedly entered uninvited in late 1997 or early 1998. Plaintiff also seeks compensatory and punitive damages.
Name Change
• Wallace Robert Dove, West Kincaide Street, Warsaw, seeks to change his name to Robert Wallace Dove.
Marriage Dissolutions
Burkholder
Lois J. Burkholder, South CR 400W, Claypool, and Owen E. Burkholder, Brubaker Street, Warsaw. They were married March 7, 1996, and separated June 26, 1998. There are no minor children.
Davidsen/Landry
David M. Davidsen, Milford, and Lisa L. Landry, Youngsville, La. They were married June 17, 1987, and separated in January 1990. There are no minor children.
Blue
Deborah K. Blue, East Market Street, Warsaw, and Terry A. Blue, Warsaw. They were married May 7, 1988, and separated July 2, 1998. There are two minor children.
Swihart
Christopher Swihart, M-Dee Acres, Nappanee, and Stephanie L. Swihart, West CR 750S, Etna Green. They were married Aug. 31, 1991, and separated April 2, 1998. There are three minor children.
Lash
Daniel Zachary Lash, Grand Boulevard, Syracuse, and Katrina M. Lash, Marion. They were married Dec. 31, 1996, and separated May 22, 1998. There are no minor children.
Wood
Teresa L. Wood, Apple Court, Winona Lake, and Leonard Wood, Wolf Lake. They were married April 5, 1997, and separated April 6, 1998. There are no minor children.
Books
Joseph E. Books, Wabash, and Rebecca J. Books, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 29, of a year not given, and separated May 18, 1998. There are no minor children.
Brissette
Carrie A. Brissette, North West Street, Warsaw, and Fredrick Brissette, North Elm Street, Rochester. They were married Oct. 9, 1997, and separated July 6, 1998. There are two minor children.
Rake
Evelyn Rake, Warsaw, and Lonnie C. Rake, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 10, 1983, and separated May 12, 1998. There are two minor children.
Hilton
Henry R. Hilton, Fulton County, and Cara Sue Hilton, Rochester. They were married July 7, 1996, and separated July 2, 1998. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Midwest Collection vs. Vickie Estep. Plaintiff awarded $6,505.11 by default, plus court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw, as trustee of the McDonald Trust, vs. Troy William Reith. Plaintiff awarded $1,901.28 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Transamerica Financial Service Inc. vs. Stanley Killian.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Jenetta and James Fairchild vs. Kmart Inc.
• Christina K. Starner Morehouse vs. Sterling Management Ltd., doing business as Glen Terrace Apartments.
• Daric A. and Danielle F. Snyder, both minors by their parents and next friends, Robin K. and David A. Snyder, and Robin K. and David A. Snyder, individually, vs. Patricia L. Thompson.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Ada Faye and Roger Allen Nelson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. July 1.
• Peggy L. and Thomas W. Toedter. July 2.
• Diane S. and Floyd R. Hill. July 6.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Douglas L. and Carrie S. Davis. [[In-content Ad]]


Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Jon C. Higgins, 30, Lancaster, Ohio, and Ann Michelle Garrison, 26, North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Michael L. Parker, 36, and Cheryl A. Presnell, 41, both of North CR 925E, North Webster.
• Dewey Edward Stinson Jr., 25, and Rebecca Dawn Brainard, 19, both of South CR 600E, North Manchester.
• Ray Lavon Roberts, 26, and Wendy S. Rapp, 32, both of Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Randal Lee Zorn II, 29, and Stephani Leigh Lane, 30, both of North Pressler Drive, Warsaw.
• Michael Otto Hale Jr., 24, and Jaime Marie Sloan, 18, both of East Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• David Eugene Hile, 33, and Tammy Dove Sisk, 26, both of Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw.
• Anthony G. Allen, 33, Ind. 114E, Akron, and Debora Jo Reynolds, 32, East CR 350S, Pierceton.
• Michael Lee Wheat, 19, North Humpty Dumpty, Cromwell, and Renee Suzanne Elliott, 19, North Buttermilk Drive, Syracuse.
• Andrew DeWayne Dotson, 22, South CR 1500E, Akron, and Jennifer Ann Shepherd, 19, West Walnut Street, Silver Lake.
• Steven Everett Bentley, 19, and Jennifer Naomi Music, 19, both of Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• John W. Malott III, 31, and Violet Lou Long, 37, both of South CR 750W, Claypool.
• Benjamin David Kober, 25, Pierceton Road, Winona Lake, and Rebekkah Lynn Mingus, 21, Winona Lake.
• Harry Edward Harreld, 36, and Kellie Jean Coffelt, no age given, both of North Detroit Street, Warsaw.
• Michael G. Terrell, 31, and Kristine Olds, 33, both of South Tinkey Road, Mentone.
• Kerry J. Goshert, 37, South CR 1300W, Mentone, and Kimber Leller, 36, West 12th Street, Winona Lake.
• Eric Reagan Criss, 21, Presidential Drive, Winona Lake, and Rochelle Leane Sprunger, 26, Cost-A-Plenty Road, Warsaw.
• Joshua Pardee Gunter, 19, West Church Street, Leesburg, and Heather Michelle King, 22, North Dovewood Trail, Warsaw.
• Jeffrey Robert Roose, 23, East Kiomer, Milford, and Jodie Lynn Kammerer, 23, North Harper Road, Leesburg.
• Jeffery Thomas Reinhardt, 32, and Mary Margetta Rausch, 22, both of Kings Highway, Winona Lake.
• Thomas Alvin Conway, 22, and Jennifer Lynn Hill, 20, both of East CR 500N, Leesburg.
• Daniel Timothy Taylor, 23, and Krista Jo Backus, 18, both of Ind. 15S, Silver Lake.
• David Ray French, 21, and Jodi Novella Keister, 21, both of East Camelot Lane South, Cromwell.

Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Pamela S. Harvey, $458.60; Mark A. Seitner, $475.10; Tammy K. Hardy, $1,244.51; and Bobby G. Baldridge Jr., $165.26.
• Kristy Mayer vs. Stephen Semons. Plaintiff awarded $840.36.
• Time Out Inn vs. Gary Williamson. Plaintiff awarded $2,179.50.
• Ellen Prater vs. Matthew J. Bennett. Plaintiff awarded $350.
• Greg Wood vs. Richard R. Holbrook. Plaintiff awarded $110.
• Clyde Sr. and Carolyn Sexton vs. Lester Miller, doing business as L&M Home Improvement. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.
• Helvey & Associates, doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Carla A. Lewis, $1,245.41; Lee and Dorothy Bentley, $417.75; Samuel E. and Katrina M. Frush, $938.28; Daniel P. Boggs. $723.34; Jerry Popenfoose, $751.94; William K. and Gayle Wight, $1,004.79; Calvin E. Thomas, $1,155.14; Paul M. Austin, $1,220.44; and Priscilla Robison, $291.61.
• Midwest Collection Service vs. Tammy Beeney. Plaintiff awarded $2,843.46.

Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in June was Rande S. Thorpe, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June were Michael J. Kausal, 34, Syracuse; Matthew W. Furbee, 18, Leesburg; Kim E. Correll, 38, Nappanee; Matthew T. Heisler, 18, Winona Lake; Charles E. Cave, 22, Etna Green; Scott A. Brown, 35, Etna Green; John G. Mock, 17, Warsaw; and Megan L. Spitler, 21, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in May were Richard L. Clutter, 24, Warsaw, and Angela G. Weldy, 31, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June was Julie A. Lung, 26, Cromwell.
Fined $12 in June were Casey L. Terhaar, 17, Warsaw; David A. Chew, 21, Warsaw; Joshua R. Grindle, 20, Warsaw; David J. Swoverland, 18, Warsaw; Anthony J. Young, 27, Pierceton; Barbara A. Patton, 34, Syracuse; Paul E. Heimbach, 31, Winona Lake; Valerie A. McKinney, 22, North Manchester; Corry A. Miller, 26, Silver Lake; Jason L. Gearhart, 22, Silver Lake; Carissa A. McCullough, 18, Cromwell; Karim M. Torres, 30, Syracuse; and Ryan M. Sherman, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in May was Timothy R. Brown, 22, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in April were Linda K. Hite, 17, Warsaw, and Deborah J. Phillips, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June were Kimberly L. Morrow, 26, Warsaw, and Jason L. Morris, 25, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in May was Lelan E. Beachy, 18, Nappanee.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in June was Jason K. Cox, 27, Claypool.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in June were Kaye L. Wallen, 42, Warsaw; Todd A. Martz, 23, Syracuse; David L. Jayne, 40, Winona Lake; Sandra R. Coplon, 35, Warsaw; and Eugene F. Hoover, 42, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in May was Casey L. Terhaar, 17, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in June was Filiberto Castillo, 24, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in May was Jerry W. Mullins, 39, Leesburg.
False Registration - Fined $7 in June was Max J. Beer, 27, Syracuse.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in June was Jason Greer, 18, Silver Lake.
Disregarding A Flashing Red Signal - Fined $7 in June was Charles A. Poe, 21, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in May was John A. Hemstreet, 46, Warsaw.
Violation Of Child Restraint Law - Judgment (court costs only) in June against Mark D. Walter, 31, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in May was Barbara D. Adams, 64, Winona Lake.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in April was Nathan G. Addison, 17, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in June was Paul T. Summy, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Kim A. Miller, 35, Warsaw.
Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in June was Sarah A. Borkholder, 19, Milford.
Failure To Display Watercraft Registration - Fined $7 in May was James G. Baumgartner, 17, Syracuse.
Failure To Produce Valid Boat Registration - Judgment (court costs only) in May against Danny L. Mize, 44, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were Vincent L. Zon, 17, Claypool; Kenneth L. Silveus, 36, Pierceton; Justin W. Muchowicz, 19, Pierceton; Jason E. Hunt, 17, Mentone; and Tisha A. Galloway, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in May was Larry D. Bush, 42, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in April was David D. Gill, 21, Claypool.
Fined $20 in March was Richard R. Holbrook, 23, Pierceton.

Deferrals
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (June) Kent D. Kauffman, 30, Warsaw.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Key Investments Inc. vs. Susan K. and Stewart W. Kraft, North Eastshore Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $10,771.25 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest: Noel Blankenship, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, $15,015.19; Jennifer L. Dillon, Ind. 13N, North Manchester, $5,234.81; Michael W. Nordman, Singer Road, North Manchester, $3,549.52; and Peggy Williamson, Winona Lake, $4,206.77.
• Mike Hoffman vs. Diamond Builders Inc., New Paris, and Junior J. and Lucy Green, Old Road 30E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,775 due on agreement, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of lien as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Francis
Mary L. and Gary A. Francis, EMS T15B Lane, Leesburg. They were married April 10, 1982, and separated July 2, 1998. There are three minor children.
DeWitt
Julie W. and Michael J. DeWitt, East Rosella Street, Syracuse. They were married Dec. 5, 1992, and separated July 7, 1998. There are no minor children.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Delbert Bolen, $10,678.94; Alice Fay Sparks, $13,871.81; and Chad and Christy Ousley, $5,824.94.
• Craft Laboratories Inc. vs. Bryan Kerrigan. Plaintiff awarded $14,936.73, plus interest, $802 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Timothy H. McFadden. Plaintiff awarded $2,784.61 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed:
• Kova Ag Products Inc., doing business as CFS, vs. Jerry Grady.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Kerry K. and Cynthia L. Kehoe. July 6.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Jerry D. Opperud seeks visitation with his 12- and 10-year-old grandchildren, who are in the custody of their mother, Christine Bryant, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Opperud is the children's maternal grandfather.
• Union Planters Bank/NA vs. Timothy S. and Donna J. Wallace, East Nordman Drive, Syracuse; Helvey & Associates Inc.; and Citicorp Mortgage Inc. Plaintiff seeks $39,130.86 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Terry Hall vs. Mike DeWitt, doing business as The Car Co., U.S. 30E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,200 for failure to perform agreement, recision of contract and court costs.
• United Credit Union vs. Tony L. Cormany, New Paris. Plaintiff seeks possession of collateral used to secure promissory note and foreclosure of security interest, with sale to satisfy judgment, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• Midwest Collection Services Inc. vs. Timothy and Paulette Miller, North Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,968.94 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• NBD Bank/NA vs. Donald E. Peterson, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $8,220.60 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Alfred and Sherri E.Conley, West CR 850S, Claypool; Firstplus Financial Inc. and First Trust of California/NA. Plaintiff seeks $67,611.20 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Andrew W. Goar vs. Kimberly M. Jentel, Chicago, Ill. Plaintiff seeks an injunction prohibiting Jentel from disseminating any information illegally obtained from a computer at his home after she allegedly entered uninvited in late 1997 or early 1998. Plaintiff also seeks compensatory and punitive damages.
Name Change
• Wallace Robert Dove, West Kincaide Street, Warsaw, seeks to change his name to Robert Wallace Dove.
Marriage Dissolutions
Burkholder
Lois J. Burkholder, South CR 400W, Claypool, and Owen E. Burkholder, Brubaker Street, Warsaw. They were married March 7, 1996, and separated June 26, 1998. There are no minor children.
Davidsen/Landry
David M. Davidsen, Milford, and Lisa L. Landry, Youngsville, La. They were married June 17, 1987, and separated in January 1990. There are no minor children.
Blue
Deborah K. Blue, East Market Street, Warsaw, and Terry A. Blue, Warsaw. They were married May 7, 1988, and separated July 2, 1998. There are two minor children.
Swihart
Christopher Swihart, M-Dee Acres, Nappanee, and Stephanie L. Swihart, West CR 750S, Etna Green. They were married Aug. 31, 1991, and separated April 2, 1998. There are three minor children.
Lash
Daniel Zachary Lash, Grand Boulevard, Syracuse, and Katrina M. Lash, Marion. They were married Dec. 31, 1996, and separated May 22, 1998. There are no minor children.
Wood
Teresa L. Wood, Apple Court, Winona Lake, and Leonard Wood, Wolf Lake. They were married April 5, 1997, and separated April 6, 1998. There are no minor children.
Books
Joseph E. Books, Wabash, and Rebecca J. Books, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 29, of a year not given, and separated May 18, 1998. There are no minor children.
Brissette
Carrie A. Brissette, North West Street, Warsaw, and Fredrick Brissette, North Elm Street, Rochester. They were married Oct. 9, 1997, and separated July 6, 1998. There are two minor children.
Rake
Evelyn Rake, Warsaw, and Lonnie C. Rake, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 10, 1983, and separated May 12, 1998. There are two minor children.
Hilton
Henry R. Hilton, Fulton County, and Cara Sue Hilton, Rochester. They were married July 7, 1996, and separated July 2, 1998. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Midwest Collection vs. Vickie Estep. Plaintiff awarded $6,505.11 by default, plus court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw, as trustee of the McDonald Trust, vs. Troy William Reith. Plaintiff awarded $1,901.28 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Transamerica Financial Service Inc. vs. Stanley Killian.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Jenetta and James Fairchild vs. Kmart Inc.
• Christina K. Starner Morehouse vs. Sterling Management Ltd., doing business as Glen Terrace Apartments.
• Daric A. and Danielle F. Snyder, both minors by their parents and next friends, Robin K. and David A. Snyder, and Robin K. and David A. Snyder, individually, vs. Patricia L. Thompson.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Ada Faye and Roger Allen Nelson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. July 1.
• Peggy L. and Thomas W. Toedter. July 2.
• Diane S. and Floyd R. Hill. July 6.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Douglas L. and Carrie S. Davis. [[In-content Ad]]
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