Times-Union Court News 08-21-2001
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Duane R. Allen, 34, and Jean M. Erwin, 32, both of North Orchard Ridge Drive, Warsaw.
• Daniel Edward Alwine, 52, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Carol Overbeck Thomas, 53, Winamac.
• Brian. Robert Baker, 24, Mishawaka, and Kelly Jo Felger, 22, Boydston Street, Warsaw.
• Raymond Roy Blosser Routson, 23, East Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse, and Derra Elaine Ruff, 23, East Rochester Street, Akron.
• Robert L. Brown Jr., 31, and Misty Lynn Sagun, 26, both of West Simmons Street, Warsaw.
• Edward F. Cauley, 44, Phillipsburg, N.J., and Tera A. Silveus, 44, South High Street, Warsaw.
• Gary Allen Clark, 24, and Courtney Marie Schapson, 22, both of North Lake Street, Warsaw.
• Kirby Allen Dean, 22, Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse, and Heather Renee Boyer, 21, Brookfield Circle, Warsaw.
• Terry Shane Engstrand, 23, North CR 825E, Mentone, and Rebecca Marie Roach, 22, South Beaver Dam Road, Claypool.
• Lawrence W. Gaston, 86, South Harrison Street, North Webster, and Deloris E. Weyler, 69, East CR 450N, Leesburg.
• Michael Shane Gibson, 19, and Shannon Renee Rich, 21, both of North First Street, Pierceton.
• Ronald C. Hurley, 35, and Debora A. Salyers, 40, both of EMS B10 Lane, Pierceton.
• Brian Lee Johnson, 29, and Dawn Paige Schwinnen, 28, both of West CR 1200S, Akron.
• Brian Philip Johnson, 23, and Tricia May Stump, 20, both of North Columbia Street, Warsaw.
• Wayne S. Kaufman, 22, Bremen, and Edna Sue Miller, 21, North CR 900W, Nappanee.
• Robert A. Mansfield, 36, and April L. Montalvo, 38, both of North Front Street, Syracuse.
• Scott Michael Nelson, 30, and Suzanne Straiger, 25, both of West CR 800S, Claypool.
• Adam Shane Ramsey, 27, and Lindy Diane Rupprecht, 22, both of South Country Club Road, Warsaw.
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 person also paid $129.50 in court costs:
Leaving The Scene Of A Property Damage Accident - Fined $24.50 in August 2000 was Donald Kirby, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 or $129 in court costs:
Intimidation - Judgment (court costs only) in November against James Heeter, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $46 in October was Ryan S. Hernandez, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $79.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $70 in July was Daniel J. Trofimchuck, Etna Green.
Fined $27 in July were Peggy J. Stamper, 37, Warsaw; Kirk A. Burnett, 16, Winona Lake; Robert G. Johnson, 68, Syracuse; Karen L. Zorn, 44, Larwill; Andrew W. McKinley, 26, Warsaw; Kimberly S. Sloan, 19, Warsaw; and Brooke R. Stutzman, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June were Julio Reyes Jr., 16, Winona Lake, and Brandon C. Kelly, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April was Efrain Tecaxco, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in February was Brian Shepherd, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $23 in March was Kim M. Slocum, 46, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in July were Derrick C. Bendorf, 20, Silver Lake; Rebecca G. Darr, 20, North Webster; Miguel A. Victoriano, 23, Nappanee; Joshua A. Meade, 23, Warsaw; David P. Trott, 44, Leesburg; Theresa C. Orr, 32, Winona Lake; Glen P. Wight, 42, Warsaw; Kathryn M. Polk, 20, Leesburg; Theodore A. Carter, 40, Leesburg; and Jose L. Mercado, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June were Sonya R. Baker, 30, Leesburg, and Darrin R. Yoder, 30, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in May was Bernie J. Martinez, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Kelley S. McClintick, 25, Syracuse.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in July were Deborah L. Garman, 39, Syracuse, and Todd A. Brunner, 38, Warsaw.
Illegal Flashing Lights - Fined $7 in July was Terry J. Wright, 22, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in July was Ruben Rodriguez, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June were Neil R. Minnick 20, Syracuse, and Steven R. Dunnuck, 22, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in July were James S. Merritt, 57, Warsaw; Eric A. Gonzalez, 24, Claypool; and Marc W. Nellaus, 18, Mentone.
Fined $7 in June was Jeremy R. Herford, 27, North Webster.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in July was Karen R. Howard, 40, Akron.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in July was Eric S. Chizum, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Andrew K. Meck, 16, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in July was Marvin L. Farmer, 21, Silver Lake.
The following people also paid $79 in court costs:
Failure To Possess A Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $7 in July was Andrew W. Gradle, 19, Syracuse.
Operating An Off-Road Vehicle Without Valid Registration - Fined $10 in July were Kris E. Tom, 20, Milford, and William E. Lehman, 26, Warsaw.
Operating A Personal Watercraft Without A Valid License - Fined $7 in July was Frank S. Glonek, 37, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in July were Ruben Rodriguez, 17, Warsaw; Robyn L. Mast, 40, Syracuse; David L. Batta, 44, Warsaw; Dustin J. Arnold, 17, Milford; James D. Eastwood, 18, Claypool; Jason L. Foster, 17, Warsaw; Roberto Aguilar, 44, Pierceton; Fred P. Brouer, 61, Warsaw; Larry D. Lindstrom, 37, Pierceton; James B. Shepherd, 33, Leesburg; Adam R. Custer, 17, Milford; Emilano Gonzalez, 22, Warsaw; and Patrick L. Robinson, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in June were Adam J. Snyder, 23, Warsaw, and Julie A. Harwood, 42, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in May was Erica D. Bell, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in April was Amber A. New, 22, Akron.
Fined $20 in February was Carla L. Arthur, 34, Syracuse.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in July was Jestin E. Sauer, 18, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (November) Debra Greutman, Warsaw.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (October) Richard L. Mounts, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Americantrust Federal Savings Bank v. Matthew E. Werking and Shane E. LaFollette, both of West Winona Avenue, Warsaw; Reub Williams & Sons Inc.; city of Warsaw; and B.J. Rentals, doing business as Colortyme, Lake City Highway, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $49,423.05 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Shambaugh, Kast, Beck & Williams, LLP, v. Andrew A. Nichols, Courtland Avenue, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $1,685.28 due on promissory note, plus interest.
• Todd Anderson v. Joseph Bates, Leedy Street, Warsaw; Robert Fugate, North CR 175E, Warsaw; and John Ross, South CR 700E, South Whitley. Plaintiff seeks $17,205.99 for three times the amount of damage sustained by stolen all-terrain vehicle and for attorney fees and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements: James K. and Tina Owens, Avilla, $6,004.29; William E. Taulbee, North Judson, and Brandy K. Taulbee, Plymouth, $6,868.09; and Ryan A. Hall, North Ohio Street, Rochester, $5,056.54.
• State Farm Insurance, as subrogee for Rebecca K. Atkins, v. Nathan D. Olinges, West Jefferson Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,389.81 as paid to insured claimant, Atkins, after a Jan. 5, 2001, auto accident, plus court costs.
• Bodkin Abstract Co. Inc. v. David M. and Iris R. Nader, Sevierville, Tenn., and Barry Hecker and Cheryl Threewits, both of EMS B20B Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks the court to determine who is entitled to funds held in escrow. Plaintiff also seeks attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Wilbur F. Rosbrugh, South Detroit Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,901.59 due on contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana Inc. v. Terry and Rhonda L. Wilson, East CR 550N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $67,243.16 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens.
• Citibank (South Dakota) NA v. Christopher Zolman, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $4,031.83 due on account, plus court costs.
• MAJR Financial Corp. v. Bruce K. and Charlene Tillman, South CR 600W, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $3,245.24 due on account, plus attorney fees, interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Kyle R. Chaney, West CR 300N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,826.08 due on agreement, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. Laurie Black, also known as Laurie Grube, West CR 950S, Akron. Plaintiff seeks $959.85 due on credit card account, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Vernon L. Smith, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,461.44 due on assigned account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Visa/Indiana University Employees Federal Credit Union v. James E. Rice, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $525.16 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Farmers Insurance Group, as subrogee of Rockford Hartzell, v. Terrance Milton and Sherri and Courtney Ruggier, all of Gilliam Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $825.50 as paid to insured claimant, Hartzell, after an Aug. 9, 1999, auto accident on Center Street in Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Altegra Credit Co. v. Danielle L. Solina, Milford; Lewis and Pauline Daugherty; Christopher W. Solina; Beneficial Mortgage Co.; Reed and Earhart, Warsaw; and John Doe, as tenant at real estate on North Henry Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $81,510.04 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• NIPSCO v. Gary D Thornburg, North Lake Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,226.16 due for damage resulting from a Sept. 23, 2000, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• NIPSCO v. Fuller Communications. Plaintiff seeks $5,182.41 for damage to a gas main, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Asset Acceptance Corp. v. Tim Hawkins, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,669.84 due on contract, plus $1,500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Midland Financial Co. v. Shawanta R. Wagner, Kuder Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,479.46 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Larry S. and Linda M. Patterson v. Barbara J. and Brian J. Dombkowski, Oakwood Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek $6,703.99 due on stock sales agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. v. Laura Hochendoner, Diamond, Ohio. Plaintiff seeks $3,490.05 due on account, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Clibon
Stephani L. Clibon, Durham Court, Winona Lake, and Jay Clibon Jr., address unknown. They were married Oct. 30, 1999, and separated Aug. 7, 2001. There is one minor child.
Walgamuth
Joanne Walgamuth, Kosciusko County, and Dwight D. Walgamuth, South CR 700E, Pierceton. They were married March 11, 1959, and separated Aug. 8, 2001. 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
• Donna Balazs v. Bradley Oberlin. Plaintiff awarded $7,361 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Select Corp. v. Gerhid L. Homes. Plaintiff awarded $5,075.39 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Cavalry Investments, LLC, as assignee of Bank One, v. Earl Hackworth. Plaintiff awarded $5,000.55 by default.
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, as assignee of Citibank Visa, v. Yolanda Hatfield, also known as Yolanda Kuta. Plaintiff awarded $2,389.13, plus interest and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of Nationsbank, v. Margaret A. England. Plaintiff awarded $12,918.19 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank v. Laura M. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $1,672.05 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Providian National Bank v. Marguerite J. Carlson. Plaintiff awarded $7,244.35, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Kristine R. Louthain. Plaintiff awarded $4,236.77 by default.
Name Changes
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Alma and Samuel Alcala. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $131 per week in child support. Aug. 8.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• LaSalle Bank/NA v. Charles Adams Jr., East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Angela Dale Adams, Glad Street, Warsaw; Quine Heating and Cooling, Wooster Road, Winona Lake; and Allen Collections Inc., Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $31,837.66 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• U.S. Bank/NA, as trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corp., v. Scott A. Moody, North Union Street, Warsaw; Home Improvement Acceptance, Toledo, Ohio; Chrysler Financial, Southfield, Mich.; and Blackford Law Office, Armstrong Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $38,345.50 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• David and Karen Overmeyer v. Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, and Sara Jenkins, R.N., and B. Kenneth Lee, M.D., both c/o KCH. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged carelessness and negligence in treatment of David Overmeyer on Oct. 31, 1999. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, v. Malcolm B. and Ramona J. Beezley, North Webster, and Richard W. and Linda J. Waltz, East South Barbee DRive, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $29,481.66 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Sandra L. and Raymond Grosch v. Ruth Ann Self and Tammy J. Stevens, Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse, and Angela Estepp, North Mill Street, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in Oak Grove Park on Palestine Lake.
• Citimortgage Inc. v. Richard C. Miotto, South Sherman Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $62,468.50due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Mark and Dawn Maes, Goshen, v. Richard C. and Love G. Day, South Back Lane, Claypool. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for breach of lease agreement, plus damages and possession of property.
• Scott Lee VanScoik v. Eric Nacke, Grand Rapids, Mich. Plaintiff seeks $9,200 for damage to trailer caused by Nacke allegedly beating upon it, plus $27,600 in treble damages, $1,500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Illinois Farmers Insurance Co. v. Doug Rogers, East CR 500S, Warsaw; and Dion Rogers, EMS T25 Lane, Leesburg; Brian Bolan Sr., South CR 400W, Warsaw; and James E. and Leaila Hale, 14th Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks an order declaring the rights of the parties involved in a Feb. 20, 2000 auto accident on CR 500S.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California v. Ricky and Amber Mulldune, Hillside Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $68,403.83 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Joyce A. Brown v. Stacey Anderson E. CR 750N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged defamatory statements contained in a letter regarding her professional abilities as a counselor. Plaintiff also seeks punitive damages, attorney fees and court costs.
• Sun Metal Products Inc., an Indiana corporation, v. Jamis Bikes, Northvale, N.J. Plaintiff seeks $5,873.39 due on account.
• Wolford Prater, doing business as Southside Towing, v. Nationwide Insurance, Carmel, and Kevin Lawson. Plaintiff seeks $7,087.50 due for services, plus attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Butler
Jesse and Clyta Butler, South Packerton Road, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 5, 2000, and separated Aug. 7, 2001. There are no minor children.
England
Russell E. England, Milford, and Mary J. England, North Webster. They were married Nov. 27, 1978, and separated May 23, 2000. There are no minor children.
Goff
Steven Goff, North Webster, and Ruthann Goff, Crystal Flash Road, North Webster. They were married Sept. 3, 2000, and separated June 3, 2001. There are no minor children.
Meeks
Mary Lou and Reginald Meeks, Kosciusko County. They were married Aug. 12, 1995, and separated Aug. 1, 2001. There are no minor children.
Richardson
Kellie M. Richardson, Ind. 15, Silver Lake, and Ricky W. Richardson, East Market Street, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 24, 1998, and separated in June 2000. There are no minor children.
Shroyer
Brian Franklin and Laura Jean Shroyer, Church Street, Pierceton. They were married Sept. 13, 1986, and separated May 27, 2001. There are three minor children.
Swanson
Karen and Troy Swanson, South Green Street, Atwood. They were married May 23, 1982, and separated Aug. 9, 2001. There is one minor child.
Wagoner
Lee Ann Wagoner, East Frontage Road, Warsaw, and Richard Glen Wagoner Jr., West CR 400S, Warsaw. They were married June 30, 1979, and separated Aug. 3, 2001. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Jack Shambaugh v. Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Shambaugh declared owner of vehicle in question and IBMV ordered to issue a new title. Court costs taxed to Shambaugh.
• Snow & Sauerteig v. Doug and Pam Schuler. Plaintiff awarded $4,051.48 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Robert A. and Lorena Carlson v. Victor Reed. Plaintiff awarded $4,160.24 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Elevator Mutual Insurance Co. and Superior Wood Products Inc. v. Charles A. Ker. Summary judgment granted to Ker, but he is not entitled to attorney's fee.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Kathryn Warner and Katherine J. and Jerry Ziegler v. Paul R. Michele M. Obermeyer, et al.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank, formerly known as First National Bank, v. Paul R. and Christine B. Boyd and The Provident Bank.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Cecelia F. and Larry D. Keiser. Aug. 7.
• Trisha and Rito Islas. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $179 per week in child support. Aug. 7.
• Mike and Jody M. Click. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $228.78 per week in child support. Aug. 14.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Angela K. and George Smith. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Duane R. Allen, 34, and Jean M. Erwin, 32, both of North Orchard Ridge Drive, Warsaw.
• Daniel Edward Alwine, 52, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Carol Overbeck Thomas, 53, Winamac.
• Brian. Robert Baker, 24, Mishawaka, and Kelly Jo Felger, 22, Boydston Street, Warsaw.
• Raymond Roy Blosser Routson, 23, East Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse, and Derra Elaine Ruff, 23, East Rochester Street, Akron.
• Robert L. Brown Jr., 31, and Misty Lynn Sagun, 26, both of West Simmons Street, Warsaw.
• Edward F. Cauley, 44, Phillipsburg, N.J., and Tera A. Silveus, 44, South High Street, Warsaw.
• Gary Allen Clark, 24, and Courtney Marie Schapson, 22, both of North Lake Street, Warsaw.
• Kirby Allen Dean, 22, Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse, and Heather Renee Boyer, 21, Brookfield Circle, Warsaw.
• Terry Shane Engstrand, 23, North CR 825E, Mentone, and Rebecca Marie Roach, 22, South Beaver Dam Road, Claypool.
• Lawrence W. Gaston, 86, South Harrison Street, North Webster, and Deloris E. Weyler, 69, East CR 450N, Leesburg.
• Michael Shane Gibson, 19, and Shannon Renee Rich, 21, both of North First Street, Pierceton.
• Ronald C. Hurley, 35, and Debora A. Salyers, 40, both of EMS B10 Lane, Pierceton.
• Brian Lee Johnson, 29, and Dawn Paige Schwinnen, 28, both of West CR 1200S, Akron.
• Brian Philip Johnson, 23, and Tricia May Stump, 20, both of North Columbia Street, Warsaw.
• Wayne S. Kaufman, 22, Bremen, and Edna Sue Miller, 21, North CR 900W, Nappanee.
• Robert A. Mansfield, 36, and April L. Montalvo, 38, both of North Front Street, Syracuse.
• Scott Michael Nelson, 30, and Suzanne Straiger, 25, both of West CR 800S, Claypool.
• Adam Shane Ramsey, 27, and Lindy Diane Rupprecht, 22, both of South Country Club Road, Warsaw.
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 person also paid $129.50 in court costs:
Leaving The Scene Of A Property Damage Accident - Fined $24.50 in August 2000 was Donald Kirby, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 or $129 in court costs:
Intimidation - Judgment (court costs only) in November against James Heeter, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $46 in October was Ryan S. Hernandez, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $79.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $70 in July was Daniel J. Trofimchuck, Etna Green.
Fined $27 in July were Peggy J. Stamper, 37, Warsaw; Kirk A. Burnett, 16, Winona Lake; Robert G. Johnson, 68, Syracuse; Karen L. Zorn, 44, Larwill; Andrew W. McKinley, 26, Warsaw; Kimberly S. Sloan, 19, Warsaw; and Brooke R. Stutzman, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June were Julio Reyes Jr., 16, Winona Lake, and Brandon C. Kelly, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April was Efrain Tecaxco, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in February was Brian Shepherd, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $23 in March was Kim M. Slocum, 46, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in July were Derrick C. Bendorf, 20, Silver Lake; Rebecca G. Darr, 20, North Webster; Miguel A. Victoriano, 23, Nappanee; Joshua A. Meade, 23, Warsaw; David P. Trott, 44, Leesburg; Theresa C. Orr, 32, Winona Lake; Glen P. Wight, 42, Warsaw; Kathryn M. Polk, 20, Leesburg; Theodore A. Carter, 40, Leesburg; and Jose L. Mercado, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June were Sonya R. Baker, 30, Leesburg, and Darrin R. Yoder, 30, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in May was Bernie J. Martinez, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Kelley S. McClintick, 25, Syracuse.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in July were Deborah L. Garman, 39, Syracuse, and Todd A. Brunner, 38, Warsaw.
Illegal Flashing Lights - Fined $7 in July was Terry J. Wright, 22, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in July was Ruben Rodriguez, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June were Neil R. Minnick 20, Syracuse, and Steven R. Dunnuck, 22, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in July were James S. Merritt, 57, Warsaw; Eric A. Gonzalez, 24, Claypool; and Marc W. Nellaus, 18, Mentone.
Fined $7 in June was Jeremy R. Herford, 27, North Webster.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in July was Karen R. Howard, 40, Akron.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in July was Eric S. Chizum, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Andrew K. Meck, 16, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in July was Marvin L. Farmer, 21, Silver Lake.
The following people also paid $79 in court costs:
Failure To Possess A Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $7 in July was Andrew W. Gradle, 19, Syracuse.
Operating An Off-Road Vehicle Without Valid Registration - Fined $10 in July were Kris E. Tom, 20, Milford, and William E. Lehman, 26, Warsaw.
Operating A Personal Watercraft Without A Valid License - Fined $7 in July was Frank S. Glonek, 37, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in July were Ruben Rodriguez, 17, Warsaw; Robyn L. Mast, 40, Syracuse; David L. Batta, 44, Warsaw; Dustin J. Arnold, 17, Milford; James D. Eastwood, 18, Claypool; Jason L. Foster, 17, Warsaw; Roberto Aguilar, 44, Pierceton; Fred P. Brouer, 61, Warsaw; Larry D. Lindstrom, 37, Pierceton; James B. Shepherd, 33, Leesburg; Adam R. Custer, 17, Milford; Emilano Gonzalez, 22, Warsaw; and Patrick L. Robinson, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in June were Adam J. Snyder, 23, Warsaw, and Julie A. Harwood, 42, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in May was Erica D. Bell, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in April was Amber A. New, 22, Akron.
Fined $20 in February was Carla L. Arthur, 34, Syracuse.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in July was Jestin E. Sauer, 18, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (November) Debra Greutman, Warsaw.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (October) Richard L. Mounts, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Americantrust Federal Savings Bank v. Matthew E. Werking and Shane E. LaFollette, both of West Winona Avenue, Warsaw; Reub Williams & Sons Inc.; city of Warsaw; and B.J. Rentals, doing business as Colortyme, Lake City Highway, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $49,423.05 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Shambaugh, Kast, Beck & Williams, LLP, v. Andrew A. Nichols, Courtland Avenue, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $1,685.28 due on promissory note, plus interest.
• Todd Anderson v. Joseph Bates, Leedy Street, Warsaw; Robert Fugate, North CR 175E, Warsaw; and John Ross, South CR 700E, South Whitley. Plaintiff seeks $17,205.99 for three times the amount of damage sustained by stolen all-terrain vehicle and for attorney fees and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements: James K. and Tina Owens, Avilla, $6,004.29; William E. Taulbee, North Judson, and Brandy K. Taulbee, Plymouth, $6,868.09; and Ryan A. Hall, North Ohio Street, Rochester, $5,056.54.
• State Farm Insurance, as subrogee for Rebecca K. Atkins, v. Nathan D. Olinges, West Jefferson Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,389.81 as paid to insured claimant, Atkins, after a Jan. 5, 2001, auto accident, plus court costs.
• Bodkin Abstract Co. Inc. v. David M. and Iris R. Nader, Sevierville, Tenn., and Barry Hecker and Cheryl Threewits, both of EMS B20B Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks the court to determine who is entitled to funds held in escrow. Plaintiff also seeks attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Wilbur F. Rosbrugh, South Detroit Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,901.59 due on contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana Inc. v. Terry and Rhonda L. Wilson, East CR 550N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $67,243.16 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens.
• Citibank (South Dakota) NA v. Christopher Zolman, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $4,031.83 due on account, plus court costs.
• MAJR Financial Corp. v. Bruce K. and Charlene Tillman, South CR 600W, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $3,245.24 due on account, plus attorney fees, interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Kyle R. Chaney, West CR 300N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,826.08 due on agreement, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. Laurie Black, also known as Laurie Grube, West CR 950S, Akron. Plaintiff seeks $959.85 due on credit card account, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Vernon L. Smith, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,461.44 due on assigned account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Visa/Indiana University Employees Federal Credit Union v. James E. Rice, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $525.16 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Farmers Insurance Group, as subrogee of Rockford Hartzell, v. Terrance Milton and Sherri and Courtney Ruggier, all of Gilliam Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $825.50 as paid to insured claimant, Hartzell, after an Aug. 9, 1999, auto accident on Center Street in Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Altegra Credit Co. v. Danielle L. Solina, Milford; Lewis and Pauline Daugherty; Christopher W. Solina; Beneficial Mortgage Co.; Reed and Earhart, Warsaw; and John Doe, as tenant at real estate on North Henry Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $81,510.04 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• NIPSCO v. Gary D Thornburg, North Lake Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,226.16 due for damage resulting from a Sept. 23, 2000, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• NIPSCO v. Fuller Communications. Plaintiff seeks $5,182.41 for damage to a gas main, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Asset Acceptance Corp. v. Tim Hawkins, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,669.84 due on contract, plus $1,500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Midland Financial Co. v. Shawanta R. Wagner, Kuder Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,479.46 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Larry S. and Linda M. Patterson v. Barbara J. and Brian J. Dombkowski, Oakwood Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek $6,703.99 due on stock sales agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. v. Laura Hochendoner, Diamond, Ohio. Plaintiff seeks $3,490.05 due on account, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Clibon
Stephani L. Clibon, Durham Court, Winona Lake, and Jay Clibon Jr., address unknown. They were married Oct. 30, 1999, and separated Aug. 7, 2001. There is one minor child.
Walgamuth
Joanne Walgamuth, Kosciusko County, and Dwight D. Walgamuth, South CR 700E, Pierceton. They were married March 11, 1959, and separated Aug. 8, 2001. 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
• Donna Balazs v. Bradley Oberlin. Plaintiff awarded $7,361 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Select Corp. v. Gerhid L. Homes. Plaintiff awarded $5,075.39 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Cavalry Investments, LLC, as assignee of Bank One, v. Earl Hackworth. Plaintiff awarded $5,000.55 by default.
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, as assignee of Citibank Visa, v. Yolanda Hatfield, also known as Yolanda Kuta. Plaintiff awarded $2,389.13, plus interest and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of Nationsbank, v. Margaret A. England. Plaintiff awarded $12,918.19 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank v. Laura M. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $1,672.05 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Providian National Bank v. Marguerite J. Carlson. Plaintiff awarded $7,244.35, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Kristine R. Louthain. Plaintiff awarded $4,236.77 by default.
Name Changes
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Alma and Samuel Alcala. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $131 per week in child support. Aug. 8.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• LaSalle Bank/NA v. Charles Adams Jr., East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Angela Dale Adams, Glad Street, Warsaw; Quine Heating and Cooling, Wooster Road, Winona Lake; and Allen Collections Inc., Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $31,837.66 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• U.S. Bank/NA, as trustee for Structured Asset Securities Corp., v. Scott A. Moody, North Union Street, Warsaw; Home Improvement Acceptance, Toledo, Ohio; Chrysler Financial, Southfield, Mich.; and Blackford Law Office, Armstrong Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $38,345.50 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• David and Karen Overmeyer v. Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw, and Sara Jenkins, R.N., and B. Kenneth Lee, M.D., both c/o KCH. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged carelessness and negligence in treatment of David Overmeyer on Oct. 31, 1999. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, v. Malcolm B. and Ramona J. Beezley, North Webster, and Richard W. and Linda J. Waltz, East South Barbee DRive, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $29,481.66 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Sandra L. and Raymond Grosch v. Ruth Ann Self and Tammy J. Stevens, Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse, and Angela Estepp, North Mill Street, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in Oak Grove Park on Palestine Lake.
• Citimortgage Inc. v. Richard C. Miotto, South Sherman Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $62,468.50due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Mark and Dawn Maes, Goshen, v. Richard C. and Love G. Day, South Back Lane, Claypool. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for breach of lease agreement, plus damages and possession of property.
• Scott Lee VanScoik v. Eric Nacke, Grand Rapids, Mich. Plaintiff seeks $9,200 for damage to trailer caused by Nacke allegedly beating upon it, plus $27,600 in treble damages, $1,500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Illinois Farmers Insurance Co. v. Doug Rogers, East CR 500S, Warsaw; and Dion Rogers, EMS T25 Lane, Leesburg; Brian Bolan Sr., South CR 400W, Warsaw; and James E. and Leaila Hale, 14th Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks an order declaring the rights of the parties involved in a Feb. 20, 2000 auto accident on CR 500S.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California v. Ricky and Amber Mulldune, Hillside Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $68,403.83 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Joyce A. Brown v. Stacey Anderson E. CR 750N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged defamatory statements contained in a letter regarding her professional abilities as a counselor. Plaintiff also seeks punitive damages, attorney fees and court costs.
• Sun Metal Products Inc., an Indiana corporation, v. Jamis Bikes, Northvale, N.J. Plaintiff seeks $5,873.39 due on account.
• Wolford Prater, doing business as Southside Towing, v. Nationwide Insurance, Carmel, and Kevin Lawson. Plaintiff seeks $7,087.50 due for services, plus attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Butler
Jesse and Clyta Butler, South Packerton Road, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 5, 2000, and separated Aug. 7, 2001. There are no minor children.
England
Russell E. England, Milford, and Mary J. England, North Webster. They were married Nov. 27, 1978, and separated May 23, 2000. There are no minor children.
Goff
Steven Goff, North Webster, and Ruthann Goff, Crystal Flash Road, North Webster. They were married Sept. 3, 2000, and separated June 3, 2001. There are no minor children.
Meeks
Mary Lou and Reginald Meeks, Kosciusko County. They were married Aug. 12, 1995, and separated Aug. 1, 2001. There are no minor children.
Richardson
Kellie M. Richardson, Ind. 15, Silver Lake, and Ricky W. Richardson, East Market Street, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 24, 1998, and separated in June 2000. There are no minor children.
Shroyer
Brian Franklin and Laura Jean Shroyer, Church Street, Pierceton. They were married Sept. 13, 1986, and separated May 27, 2001. There are three minor children.
Swanson
Karen and Troy Swanson, South Green Street, Atwood. They were married May 23, 1982, and separated Aug. 9, 2001. There is one minor child.
Wagoner
Lee Ann Wagoner, East Frontage Road, Warsaw, and Richard Glen Wagoner Jr., West CR 400S, Warsaw. They were married June 30, 1979, and separated Aug. 3, 2001. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Jack Shambaugh v. Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Shambaugh declared owner of vehicle in question and IBMV ordered to issue a new title. Court costs taxed to Shambaugh.
• Snow & Sauerteig v. Doug and Pam Schuler. Plaintiff awarded $4,051.48 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Robert A. and Lorena Carlson v. Victor Reed. Plaintiff awarded $4,160.24 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Elevator Mutual Insurance Co. and Superior Wood Products Inc. v. Charles A. Ker. Summary judgment granted to Ker, but he is not entitled to attorney's fee.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Kathryn Warner and Katherine J. and Jerry Ziegler v. Paul R. Michele M. Obermeyer, et al.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank, formerly known as First National Bank, v. Paul R. and Christine B. Boyd and The Provident Bank.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Cecelia F. and Larry D. Keiser. Aug. 7.
• Trisha and Rito Islas. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $179 per week in child support. Aug. 7.
• Mike and Jody M. Click. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $228.78 per week in child support. Aug. 14.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Angela K. and George Smith. [[In-content Ad]]
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