Times-Union Court News 07-23-1996
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• James Christian McKenzie, 21, and Christina Leigh Poole, 18, both of Mineral Springs, Winona Lake.
• Robert Francis Tharp, 21, Southside Drive, Warsaw, and Nicole Ellen Mallane, 22, Fox Farm Road, Warsaw.
• Scott Allen Shireman, 30, and Rebecca Sue Gardner, 34, both of South Main Street, Etna Green.
• Brian Douglas Barrick, 23, Bloomington, Ill., and Heidi Ann Allison, 21, Steven Drive, Warsaw.
• Kevin R. Burkholder, 26, and Kresta Lynn Stanley, 21, both of South CR 175E, Warsaw.
• John B. White, 65, North CR 800E, Syracuse, and Gladys M. White, 66, East Market Street, Nappanee.
• Steven Eric Trump, 25, South CR 300E, Claypool, and Angela Kay Perry, 21, Pierceton.
• Troy Ray McGuire, 25, West 12th Street, Winona Lake, and Edna Mae Hale, 17, East CR 400S, Pierceton.
• Jared Daniel Pagan, 21, South CR 800W, South Whitley, and Myra Sue Shepherd, 19, Silver Lake.
• Steven Darrell Cochren, 26, and Amy Michelle Miller, 24, both of South Buffalo Street, Warsaw.
• Timothy Wade Ihnen, 24, and Denise Ann Chapman, 25, both of Rosemont Avenue, Warsaw.
• Charles Eugene Swihart, 34, and Deborah Lynn Hossler, 22, both of Inwood Circle, Syracuse.
• Richard G. Rivera, 29, Ra-Mar Drive, Warsaw, and Jaime Lyn Sumpter, 20, Pam Street, Warsaw.
• John Lawrence Simmons, 22, and Bobbie Jochel Stephenson, 25, both of EMS W16 Lane, North Webster.
• Kevin C. Bennett, 31, and Leann R. Swearingen, 27, both of East Clark Street, Warsaw.
• Jason Lee Donovan, 19, and Dawn Leigh Collins, 16, both of Wayside Court, Warsaw.
County Court
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko County Court, small claims division, with Judge James Jarrette presiding:
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Terry A. and Grace Woodling. Plaintiff awarded $1,054.
• Debbie Ruch vs. Charlene K. Roatcap. Plaintiff awarded $1,690.
• Larry Harmon vs. Ronald Hull. Plaintiff awarded $443.08.
• Whitko Community School Corp. vs. John S. and Beverly Rogers. Plaintiff awarded $20.25.
• Hide Away Hills Mobile Home Park vs. David Breybogle and Linda Sheppard. Plaintiff awarded $1,425.
• Richard Brungardt, DVM, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rebecca Coplin, $259.42; Ken J. McCartney, $184.39; Melvin Boroff, $175.96; Harry Knoerzer and April R. Lambreth, $657.04; and Larry Richards, $280.35.
• Vicki D. Devine awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Norma Hise, $513.16, and Kristine Kehr and Nanette George, $89.20.
• Wayne Plumbing Installations vs. Kimberly Stevens. Plaintiff awarded $736.61.
• Stanley Custer vs. Paul Hamilton. Plaintiff awarded $706.51.
• 1st Choice Sales Inc. vs. Karen Best. Plaintiff awarded $250.04.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Lydia Rogers, $2,098.06; Caren Wilkinson, $883.29; Lewis A. Moore, $319; Jenny Fuller, $1,101.08; David M. Hampton, $1,290.90; and Nancy Elliott, $2,705.72.
• Hahn Systems vs. Sectional Systems Inc. Plaintiff awarded $542.35.
• Matthew Grill vs. Dennis and Myrna Schaaf. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Financial Services of Whitley Co. Inc. vs. Norman and Betty Jackson. Plaintiff awarded $2,656.76.
• AFGWU Local 614 awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Pam Smith, $560; Sherri L. Hill, $82; and Betty McCord, $500.
• Judith Devries vs. Robert and Heidi Brandon. Plaintiff awarded $2,900.
• Charles Christner, doing business as Christner Car Care, vs. Art Bortz. Plaintiff awarded $10.58.
• Sylvia M. Aguirre vs. John T. Wade Jr. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• CBT Credit Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rick Joe McKenzie, $217.20; Bill and Ronda Goble, $167.45; Nathan Golden, $1,585.63; and Leonard and Tina M. Burns, $474.50.
• Estlick-Girvin & Lefever vs. Scottie Keaffaber. Plaintiff awarded $654.87.
• Herschel V. Wells vs. Cassaundra C. Sparks. Plaintiff awarded $1,569.
• Dan Widaman vs. Robert A. Ford. Plaintiff awarded $677.27.
• Jake's Inc. vs. Penny Hoff. Plaintiff awarded $704.86.
• 30 West Auto Sales and Service Inc. vs. David Hart. Plaintiff awarded $650.
• D&R Motors Inc. vs. Allen Spradlin. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Rebecca Teetz vs. Tammy Long. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
County Court
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko County Court 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 July, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was James Griffith, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Roger Long, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was James Dial, Milford.
Fined $50 in January, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was John Bakehorn Jr., Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in October and license suspended 90 days was Russell Whetten, Milford.
Fined $50 in October and license suspended 90 days was Donna Watkins, Milford.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June was Jeffery Currie, North Webster.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $100 in June and license suspended 60 days was Christopher Bartz, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in June was Jeffery Currie, North Webster.
Battery - Fined $100 in June was Mathew Henry, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in June 1995 was Buck Slone, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in May was Isidro Alvarado, Winona Lake.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in February was April D. Craft, Pierceton.
Fined $100 in June 1995 and license suspended 180 days was Keith Robbins, Warsaw.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - Fined $50 in February and sentenced to three days in jail was April D. Craft, Pierceton.
Conversion - Fined $50 in November and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Jack Baldwin, Etna Green.
Criminal Recklessness - Fined $50 in October and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Robbie Castle, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in October was Christopher D. Malott, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in July were: Nathan Harris, 19, Warsaw; Cory J. Cripe, 16, Syracuse; and Ryan C. Sparks, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June were: Jacob A. Tusing, 23, Leesburg; Frank R. Reiter, 28, Warsaw; and Gregory J. Garber, 37, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in May were Autumn B. Rife, 20, Warsaw, and Aaron Neff, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in April was Garland Daugherty, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in July were: Rebecca A. Voors, 16, Cromwell; Martin E. Turner, 19, Leesburg; Tracy L. Thompson, 32, North Manchester; Kelly J. Heater, 18, Claypool; Rachel R. Rivera, 18, Winona Lake; and Bobbi L. Henthorn, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June were: Kyle D. Mauk, 30, Winona Lake; Dianne M. Rice, 45, Silver Lake; Shantil M. Drake, 18, Syracuse; Mario C. Gomez, 22, Warsaw; Walter A. Spriggs, 26, North Manchester; Marlon D. Yoder, 22, Nappanee; Paul Gayheart, 22, Burket; and Timothy R. Rogers, 30, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in May were Michael L. Walton, 21, Cromwell, and Debra Hambright, 44, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December was Timothy J. Hofer, 31, Claypool.
Fined $7 in July was William B. Elliott, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May were Jeromi J. Beans, 20, Leesburg, and Kelly M. Slagle, 17, Milford.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in July were Kristie A. Shepherd, 17, Warsaw, and Heidi L. Blue, 21, Claypool.
No Motorcycle Endorsement - Fined $17 in July was Jonathan T. Jarvis, 21, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in July was Samuel L. Christner, 18, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in July was Kara E. Tucker, 17, Etna Green.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in July was Daniel T. Ropte, 16, Warsaw (two counts).
Fined $7 in June was Philip A. Patterson, 18, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in July were Terry L. Myers, 45, Warsaw, and Mark W. Ganger, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Henry M. Hartley, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Jeromi J. Beans, 20, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in April was Gale Baumgartner, 38, Syracuse.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in July was Ricky R. Richardson, 33, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in June was Rogelio R. Nunez, 23, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in June was Rogelio R. Nunez, 23, Warsaw.
Passing In A No-Passing Zone - Fined $7 in June was Jeremy A. Smith, 18, Syracuse.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Street - Fined $7 in June was David W. Leiter, 49, Etna Green.
False Registration - Fined $7 in June was Shawn M. Hine, 19, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in June were Tracy R. Hoverman, 20, Syracuse, and Kent D. Terrill, 33, North Manchester.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in June was Randy M. Vanlaningham, 41, Rochester.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in April was Timothy A. Drake, 20, Milford.
The following people also paid $63 in court costs:
Exceeding Nighttime Speed Limit In Motorboat - Fined $7 in July was Randall J. Murphy, 36, North Webster.
Fined $7 in June was Thomas E. Jones, 31, North Webster.
Expired Motorboat Registration - Fined $7 in July was Randall J. Murphy, 36, North Webster.
Failure To Possess Fishing License - Fined $7 in July was Jack A. Heeter, 61, Warsaw.
Failure To Display Watercraft Registration - Fined $7 in June were Kris Clemans, 32, Nappanee, and James R. Robinson, 36, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in July were Jonathan R. Earhart, 17, Warsaw, and Jason A. Rowland, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in June were: Patricia J. Williams, 43, Warsaw; Tara J. Cleveland, 18, Syracuse; and Linda D. Holloway, 48, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in October was Timothy J. Kienbler, 31, North Webster.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Battery - (March) Christopher Chubb, Leesburg.
Public Intoxication - (January) John Bakehorn Jr., Warsaw; (June 1995) Buck Slone, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - (November) Sean Lackey, Warsaw.
Superior Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• Illinois Farmers Insurance Co. vs. Jason Ousley, North Camp Shohola Drive, Rochester, and Jane and John Doe. Plaintiff seeks $1,117.91 as paid to insured claimant, Shanna L. Fitzgerald, following a Nov. 1, 1994, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. C. David and Phillip Vanderpool, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $39,383.40 due on promissory notes, plus interest and court costs.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Walter and Regina Blackburn, Burket. Plaintiff seeks $17,765.28 due on promissory note plus interest; court costs; expenses incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Stephanie Wilson, North Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,517.40 due on loan agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank seeks the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs, from the following people: Thomas Stoops, North CR 175E, Warsaw, $5,276.08; Michael E. Ball-inger, EMS D18 Lane, Syracuse, $3,256.62; and Rod Shilling, Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw, and Shelley Shilling, Maye Street, Warsaw, $3,897.25.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Sara Kelly, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $9,665.27 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck and Co. vs. Randy L. Engle, South Manor Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,638.74 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Auto Owners Insurance Co. vs. Royce Myers, North Bishop Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $8,662.50 for damages resulting from a fire while Royce was working on a mobile home belonging to Kellie M. England, doing business as Wawasee Auto Sales. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Roy R. Russell vs. American Community Mutual Insurance Co. Plaintiff seeks compensatory and punitive damages for alleged breach of contract, plus court costs. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• James Hackleman vs. John W. Janes III, Anderson, and National City Bank/Indiana, formerly Anderson Banking Co. Plaintiff seeks a survey and sale of real and personal property, and a division of the proceeds among the parties, according to their rights. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and attorney fees.
• Roger Carter vs. Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks issuance of a title for vehicle purchased in 1994.
• Jack F. Gilotti vs. Joe Rader, Lewis Oil Inc. and Shell Food Mart. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries resulting from an Aug. 9, 1994, fall in the Shell Food Mart at U.S. 30 and Ind. 13 in Pierceton. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Linda and Roger Bobbitt, Fox Farm Road, Warsaw, vs. Pamela Schuler, North CR 150E, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damages resulting from a Sept. 8, 1995, auto accident at the intersection of Indiana and East Center streets, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Transamerica Financial vs. Ruben Gonzales, CR 133, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,907.68 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Marilyn Jones, South Bend, vs. Michelle A. Lembert, West CR 200N, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damages resulting from an Aug. 15, 1994, auto accident on North Huntington Street in Syracuse. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Bankamerica Housing Service Inc. vs. Thomas R. and Sherry L. Muillins, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks possession of mobile home; a judgment for damages, attorney fees and expenses allowed by the contract; and $36,072.65 due on contract, plus late fees, attorney fees and court costs.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Melvin E. and Ruth Ann Miller, North CR 900W, Etna Green, as husband and wife and as trustees of the Miller Living Trust dated March 22, 1994, and Farmers State Bank. Plaintiff seeks $56,995.16 due on promissory note and $13,829.10 due on line of credit, plus interest; costs incurred; $6,000 in attorney fees; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Maurice and Willemijna Robinson vs. Christine L. Romigh, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for injuries and damages resulting from an Aug. 2, 1995, auto accident at the intersection of Lake Street and Hepler Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Murphy
Angela Mae Murphy, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw, and Sean Paul Murphy, Coin Jock, N.C. They were married Oct. 15, 1994, and separated Nov. 15, 1995. There are no minor children.
Patrick
Glen E. Patrick, West CR 800S, Claypool, and Cheryl Patrick, address unknown. They were married Sept. 17, 1988, and separated July 5, 1996. There is one minor child.
Howard
Yvette L. Howard, Kosciusko County, and Raymond R. Howard, Cromwell. They were married Jan. 28, 1982, and separated July 8, 1996. There is one minor child.
Webb
Katina and David Webb, Burket. They were married July 10, 1993, and separated July 7, 1996. There is one minor child.
Perry
Denise Darlene and Danny Marvin Perry, East CR 450N, Leesburg. They were married Feb. 13, 1993, and separated July 10, 1996. There is one minor child.
Anderson
Judith Anderson, Kosciusko County, and Eugene Ray Anderson, Mentone. They were married May 3, 1996, and separated July 12, 1996. There are no minor children.
Hann
Rhonda K. Hann, North Park Avenue, Warsaw, and Steven D. Hann, East CR 750N, Syracuse. They were married Aug. 16, 1993, and separated July 14, 1996. There are no minor children.
Pruitt
Jodi Pruitt, Silver Lake, and Leo Edward Pruitt, Harris Trailer Court, Silver Lake. They were married March 4, 1996, and separated in June 1996. There are no minor children.
Prater
Randy J. Prater, West CR 200W, Silver Lake, and Samantha Prater, West CR 950S, Silver Lake. They were married Dec. 3, 1994, and separated June 1, 1996. There are no minor children.
Patterson
Sonya K. Patterson, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and David M. Patterson, East CR 150N, Pierceton. They were married Nov. 1, 1980, and separated July 9, 1996. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Carolyn Stump vs. Intex Recreation Corp. and Clem Lisor, doing business as Sportsman's Center. Judgment granted in favor of Intex and against Stump as to the portion of plaintiff's complaints entitled "warranties" and "misrepresentation." The balance of the defendants' motion for summary judgment is denied.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Agnes E. Logan. Plaintiff awarded $34,409.16 by default, plus court costs; mortgage foreclosed as valid and prior to others; and real estate ordered sold to satisfy judgment.
• Terstep Roofing Inc. vs. Warsaw Building Corp., Warsaw Community Schools, Kosciusko County, The Odle, McGuire & Shook Corp. and Construction Control Inc. Kosciusko County is dismissed as a defendant in this action.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Julie Bailey vs. Larry A. Himes.
• Denis G. Jones vs. Michelle A. Lemberg.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Federal National Mortgage Association vs. Staci S. Smith.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Edward James and Alma Arlene Brewer. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $89 per week in child support. July 2.
• Richard H. and Sarah F. Oliver. July 8.
• Maria G. and Jeffrey D. Spencer. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. July 8.
• Rhonda and Michael Waggoner. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $190 per week in child support. July 8.
• Roxane (former name Crettol restored) and Brian W. Loy. July 10.
• Leonard Russell Justice and Timber Lea (former name Bush restored). July 10.
• Rochelle A. and John P. Boschet. July 10.
• Jill Andrea (former name Butz restored) and David Lee Wong. July 12.
Other Action
• Randal A. Rhodes vs. Cynthia L. Rhodes. The Hon. Robert O. Bowen is appointed special judge in this matter. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• James Christian McKenzie, 21, and Christina Leigh Poole, 18, both of Mineral Springs, Winona Lake.
• Robert Francis Tharp, 21, Southside Drive, Warsaw, and Nicole Ellen Mallane, 22, Fox Farm Road, Warsaw.
• Scott Allen Shireman, 30, and Rebecca Sue Gardner, 34, both of South Main Street, Etna Green.
• Brian Douglas Barrick, 23, Bloomington, Ill., and Heidi Ann Allison, 21, Steven Drive, Warsaw.
• Kevin R. Burkholder, 26, and Kresta Lynn Stanley, 21, both of South CR 175E, Warsaw.
• John B. White, 65, North CR 800E, Syracuse, and Gladys M. White, 66, East Market Street, Nappanee.
• Steven Eric Trump, 25, South CR 300E, Claypool, and Angela Kay Perry, 21, Pierceton.
• Troy Ray McGuire, 25, West 12th Street, Winona Lake, and Edna Mae Hale, 17, East CR 400S, Pierceton.
• Jared Daniel Pagan, 21, South CR 800W, South Whitley, and Myra Sue Shepherd, 19, Silver Lake.
• Steven Darrell Cochren, 26, and Amy Michelle Miller, 24, both of South Buffalo Street, Warsaw.
• Timothy Wade Ihnen, 24, and Denise Ann Chapman, 25, both of Rosemont Avenue, Warsaw.
• Charles Eugene Swihart, 34, and Deborah Lynn Hossler, 22, both of Inwood Circle, Syracuse.
• Richard G. Rivera, 29, Ra-Mar Drive, Warsaw, and Jaime Lyn Sumpter, 20, Pam Street, Warsaw.
• John Lawrence Simmons, 22, and Bobbie Jochel Stephenson, 25, both of EMS W16 Lane, North Webster.
• Kevin C. Bennett, 31, and Leann R. Swearingen, 27, both of East Clark Street, Warsaw.
• Jason Lee Donovan, 19, and Dawn Leigh Collins, 16, both of Wayside Court, Warsaw.
County Court
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko County Court, small claims division, with Judge James Jarrette presiding:
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Terry A. and Grace Woodling. Plaintiff awarded $1,054.
• Debbie Ruch vs. Charlene K. Roatcap. Plaintiff awarded $1,690.
• Larry Harmon vs. Ronald Hull. Plaintiff awarded $443.08.
• Whitko Community School Corp. vs. John S. and Beverly Rogers. Plaintiff awarded $20.25.
• Hide Away Hills Mobile Home Park vs. David Breybogle and Linda Sheppard. Plaintiff awarded $1,425.
• Richard Brungardt, DVM, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rebecca Coplin, $259.42; Ken J. McCartney, $184.39; Melvin Boroff, $175.96; Harry Knoerzer and April R. Lambreth, $657.04; and Larry Richards, $280.35.
• Vicki D. Devine awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Norma Hise, $513.16, and Kristine Kehr and Nanette George, $89.20.
• Wayne Plumbing Installations vs. Kimberly Stevens. Plaintiff awarded $736.61.
• Stanley Custer vs. Paul Hamilton. Plaintiff awarded $706.51.
• 1st Choice Sales Inc. vs. Karen Best. Plaintiff awarded $250.04.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Lydia Rogers, $2,098.06; Caren Wilkinson, $883.29; Lewis A. Moore, $319; Jenny Fuller, $1,101.08; David M. Hampton, $1,290.90; and Nancy Elliott, $2,705.72.
• Hahn Systems vs. Sectional Systems Inc. Plaintiff awarded $542.35.
• Matthew Grill vs. Dennis and Myrna Schaaf. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Financial Services of Whitley Co. Inc. vs. Norman and Betty Jackson. Plaintiff awarded $2,656.76.
• AFGWU Local 614 awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Pam Smith, $560; Sherri L. Hill, $82; and Betty McCord, $500.
• Judith Devries vs. Robert and Heidi Brandon. Plaintiff awarded $2,900.
• Charles Christner, doing business as Christner Car Care, vs. Art Bortz. Plaintiff awarded $10.58.
• Sylvia M. Aguirre vs. John T. Wade Jr. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• CBT Credit Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rick Joe McKenzie, $217.20; Bill and Ronda Goble, $167.45; Nathan Golden, $1,585.63; and Leonard and Tina M. Burns, $474.50.
• Estlick-Girvin & Lefever vs. Scottie Keaffaber. Plaintiff awarded $654.87.
• Herschel V. Wells vs. Cassaundra C. Sparks. Plaintiff awarded $1,569.
• Dan Widaman vs. Robert A. Ford. Plaintiff awarded $677.27.
• Jake's Inc. vs. Penny Hoff. Plaintiff awarded $704.86.
• 30 West Auto Sales and Service Inc. vs. David Hart. Plaintiff awarded $650.
• D&R Motors Inc. vs. Allen Spradlin. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Rebecca Teetz vs. Tammy Long. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
County Court
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko County Court 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 July, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was James Griffith, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Roger Long, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was James Dial, Milford.
Fined $50 in January, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was John Bakehorn Jr., Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in October and license suspended 90 days was Russell Whetten, Milford.
Fined $50 in October and license suspended 90 days was Donna Watkins, Milford.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June was Jeffery Currie, North Webster.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $100 in June and license suspended 60 days was Christopher Bartz, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in June was Jeffery Currie, North Webster.
Battery - Fined $100 in June was Mathew Henry, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in June 1995 was Buck Slone, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in May was Isidro Alvarado, Winona Lake.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in February was April D. Craft, Pierceton.
Fined $100 in June 1995 and license suspended 180 days was Keith Robbins, Warsaw.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - Fined $50 in February and sentenced to three days in jail was April D. Craft, Pierceton.
Conversion - Fined $50 in November and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Jack Baldwin, Etna Green.
Criminal Recklessness - Fined $50 in October and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Robbie Castle, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in October was Christopher D. Malott, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in July were: Nathan Harris, 19, Warsaw; Cory J. Cripe, 16, Syracuse; and Ryan C. Sparks, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June were: Jacob A. Tusing, 23, Leesburg; Frank R. Reiter, 28, Warsaw; and Gregory J. Garber, 37, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in May were Autumn B. Rife, 20, Warsaw, and Aaron Neff, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in April was Garland Daugherty, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in July were: Rebecca A. Voors, 16, Cromwell; Martin E. Turner, 19, Leesburg; Tracy L. Thompson, 32, North Manchester; Kelly J. Heater, 18, Claypool; Rachel R. Rivera, 18, Winona Lake; and Bobbi L. Henthorn, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June were: Kyle D. Mauk, 30, Winona Lake; Dianne M. Rice, 45, Silver Lake; Shantil M. Drake, 18, Syracuse; Mario C. Gomez, 22, Warsaw; Walter A. Spriggs, 26, North Manchester; Marlon D. Yoder, 22, Nappanee; Paul Gayheart, 22, Burket; and Timothy R. Rogers, 30, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in May were Michael L. Walton, 21, Cromwell, and Debra Hambright, 44, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December was Timothy J. Hofer, 31, Claypool.
Fined $7 in July was William B. Elliott, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May were Jeromi J. Beans, 20, Leesburg, and Kelly M. Slagle, 17, Milford.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in July were Kristie A. Shepherd, 17, Warsaw, and Heidi L. Blue, 21, Claypool.
No Motorcycle Endorsement - Fined $17 in July was Jonathan T. Jarvis, 21, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in July was Samuel L. Christner, 18, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in July was Kara E. Tucker, 17, Etna Green.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in July was Daniel T. Ropte, 16, Warsaw (two counts).
Fined $7 in June was Philip A. Patterson, 18, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in July were Terry L. Myers, 45, Warsaw, and Mark W. Ganger, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Henry M. Hartley, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Jeromi J. Beans, 20, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in April was Gale Baumgartner, 38, Syracuse.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in July was Ricky R. Richardson, 33, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in June was Rogelio R. Nunez, 23, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in June was Rogelio R. Nunez, 23, Warsaw.
Passing In A No-Passing Zone - Fined $7 in June was Jeremy A. Smith, 18, Syracuse.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Street - Fined $7 in June was David W. Leiter, 49, Etna Green.
False Registration - Fined $7 in June was Shawn M. Hine, 19, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in June were Tracy R. Hoverman, 20, Syracuse, and Kent D. Terrill, 33, North Manchester.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in June was Randy M. Vanlaningham, 41, Rochester.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in April was Timothy A. Drake, 20, Milford.
The following people also paid $63 in court costs:
Exceeding Nighttime Speed Limit In Motorboat - Fined $7 in July was Randall J. Murphy, 36, North Webster.
Fined $7 in June was Thomas E. Jones, 31, North Webster.
Expired Motorboat Registration - Fined $7 in July was Randall J. Murphy, 36, North Webster.
Failure To Possess Fishing License - Fined $7 in July was Jack A. Heeter, 61, Warsaw.
Failure To Display Watercraft Registration - Fined $7 in June were Kris Clemans, 32, Nappanee, and James R. Robinson, 36, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in July were Jonathan R. Earhart, 17, Warsaw, and Jason A. Rowland, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in June were: Patricia J. Williams, 43, Warsaw; Tara J. Cleveland, 18, Syracuse; and Linda D. Holloway, 48, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in October was Timothy J. Kienbler, 31, North Webster.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Battery - (March) Christopher Chubb, Leesburg.
Public Intoxication - (January) John Bakehorn Jr., Warsaw; (June 1995) Buck Slone, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - (November) Sean Lackey, Warsaw.
Superior Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• Illinois Farmers Insurance Co. vs. Jason Ousley, North Camp Shohola Drive, Rochester, and Jane and John Doe. Plaintiff seeks $1,117.91 as paid to insured claimant, Shanna L. Fitzgerald, following a Nov. 1, 1994, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. C. David and Phillip Vanderpool, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $39,383.40 due on promissory notes, plus interest and court costs.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Walter and Regina Blackburn, Burket. Plaintiff seeks $17,765.28 due on promissory note plus interest; court costs; expenses incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Stephanie Wilson, North Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,517.40 due on loan agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank seeks the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs, from the following people: Thomas Stoops, North CR 175E, Warsaw, $5,276.08; Michael E. Ball-inger, EMS D18 Lane, Syracuse, $3,256.62; and Rod Shilling, Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw, and Shelley Shilling, Maye Street, Warsaw, $3,897.25.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Sara Kelly, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $9,665.27 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck and Co. vs. Randy L. Engle, South Manor Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,638.74 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Auto Owners Insurance Co. vs. Royce Myers, North Bishop Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $8,662.50 for damages resulting from a fire while Royce was working on a mobile home belonging to Kellie M. England, doing business as Wawasee Auto Sales. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Roy R. Russell vs. American Community Mutual Insurance Co. Plaintiff seeks compensatory and punitive damages for alleged breach of contract, plus court costs. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• James Hackleman vs. John W. Janes III, Anderson, and National City Bank/Indiana, formerly Anderson Banking Co. Plaintiff seeks a survey and sale of real and personal property, and a division of the proceeds among the parties, according to their rights. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and attorney fees.
• Roger Carter vs. Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks issuance of a title for vehicle purchased in 1994.
• Jack F. Gilotti vs. Joe Rader, Lewis Oil Inc. and Shell Food Mart. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries resulting from an Aug. 9, 1994, fall in the Shell Food Mart at U.S. 30 and Ind. 13 in Pierceton. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Linda and Roger Bobbitt, Fox Farm Road, Warsaw, vs. Pamela Schuler, North CR 150E, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for injuries and damages resulting from a Sept. 8, 1995, auto accident at the intersection of Indiana and East Center streets, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Transamerica Financial vs. Ruben Gonzales, CR 133, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,907.68 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Marilyn Jones, South Bend, vs. Michelle A. Lembert, West CR 200N, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damages resulting from an Aug. 15, 1994, auto accident on North Huntington Street in Syracuse. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Bankamerica Housing Service Inc. vs. Thomas R. and Sherry L. Muillins, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks possession of mobile home; a judgment for damages, attorney fees and expenses allowed by the contract; and $36,072.65 due on contract, plus late fees, attorney fees and court costs.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Melvin E. and Ruth Ann Miller, North CR 900W, Etna Green, as husband and wife and as trustees of the Miller Living Trust dated March 22, 1994, and Farmers State Bank. Plaintiff seeks $56,995.16 due on promissory note and $13,829.10 due on line of credit, plus interest; costs incurred; $6,000 in attorney fees; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Maurice and Willemijna Robinson vs. Christine L. Romigh, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for injuries and damages resulting from an Aug. 2, 1995, auto accident at the intersection of Lake Street and Hepler Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Murphy
Angela Mae Murphy, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw, and Sean Paul Murphy, Coin Jock, N.C. They were married Oct. 15, 1994, and separated Nov. 15, 1995. There are no minor children.
Patrick
Glen E. Patrick, West CR 800S, Claypool, and Cheryl Patrick, address unknown. They were married Sept. 17, 1988, and separated July 5, 1996. There is one minor child.
Howard
Yvette L. Howard, Kosciusko County, and Raymond R. Howard, Cromwell. They were married Jan. 28, 1982, and separated July 8, 1996. There is one minor child.
Webb
Katina and David Webb, Burket. They were married July 10, 1993, and separated July 7, 1996. There is one minor child.
Perry
Denise Darlene and Danny Marvin Perry, East CR 450N, Leesburg. They were married Feb. 13, 1993, and separated July 10, 1996. There is one minor child.
Anderson
Judith Anderson, Kosciusko County, and Eugene Ray Anderson, Mentone. They were married May 3, 1996, and separated July 12, 1996. There are no minor children.
Hann
Rhonda K. Hann, North Park Avenue, Warsaw, and Steven D. Hann, East CR 750N, Syracuse. They were married Aug. 16, 1993, and separated July 14, 1996. There are no minor children.
Pruitt
Jodi Pruitt, Silver Lake, and Leo Edward Pruitt, Harris Trailer Court, Silver Lake. They were married March 4, 1996, and separated in June 1996. There are no minor children.
Prater
Randy J. Prater, West CR 200W, Silver Lake, and Samantha Prater, West CR 950S, Silver Lake. They were married Dec. 3, 1994, and separated June 1, 1996. There are no minor children.
Patterson
Sonya K. Patterson, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and David M. Patterson, East CR 150N, Pierceton. They were married Nov. 1, 1980, and separated July 9, 1996. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Carolyn Stump vs. Intex Recreation Corp. and Clem Lisor, doing business as Sportsman's Center. Judgment granted in favor of Intex and against Stump as to the portion of plaintiff's complaints entitled "warranties" and "misrepresentation." The balance of the defendants' motion for summary judgment is denied.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Agnes E. Logan. Plaintiff awarded $34,409.16 by default, plus court costs; mortgage foreclosed as valid and prior to others; and real estate ordered sold to satisfy judgment.
• Terstep Roofing Inc. vs. Warsaw Building Corp., Warsaw Community Schools, Kosciusko County, The Odle, McGuire & Shook Corp. and Construction Control Inc. Kosciusko County is dismissed as a defendant in this action.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Julie Bailey vs. Larry A. Himes.
• Denis G. Jones vs. Michelle A. Lemberg.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Federal National Mortgage Association vs. Staci S. Smith.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Edward James and Alma Arlene Brewer. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $89 per week in child support. July 2.
• Richard H. and Sarah F. Oliver. July 8.
• Maria G. and Jeffrey D. Spencer. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. July 8.
• Rhonda and Michael Waggoner. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $190 per week in child support. July 8.
• Roxane (former name Crettol restored) and Brian W. Loy. July 10.
• Leonard Russell Justice and Timber Lea (former name Bush restored). July 10.
• Rochelle A. and John P. Boschet. July 10.
• Jill Andrea (former name Butz restored) and David Lee Wong. July 12.
Other Action
• Randal A. Rhodes vs. Cynthia L. Rhodes. The Hon. Robert O. Bowen is appointed special judge in this matter. [[In-content Ad]]
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