Times-Union Court News 08-31-1999
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:
• Andrew Benjamin Hawk, 21, and Adelphia Marie Harris, 20, both of EMS B12 Lane, Pierceton.
• Troy Glenn Gill, 23, and Miranda Elaine Beverly, 20, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Andrew Neal Shepherd, 21, South CR 400E, Warsaw, and Corie Lynn Cox, 18, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• Roman M. Kirby, 32, and Joann Miller, 34, both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
• David William Harris, 24, and Penni Jean Nelson, 24, both of Warsaw.
• Lynden Eugene Swanson III, 24, and Sandra Marie Ruggles, 26, both of Anchorage Road, Warsaw.
• Elmer W. Steele, 31, and Catherine Renee Davenport, 25, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Donald James Trafan, 27, and Dawnitta Marie Pratt, 24, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Ryan N. Curtis, 32, and Cynthia A. Adams, 36, both of East Pittsburgh Street, Syracuse.
• Brian P. Norman, 34, and Pauline Mediano, 28, both of East CR 575N, Leesburg.
• Jeremy Neil Olson, 21, and Samantha Kay Collins, 20, both of North CR 300E, Syracuse.
• Richard L. Ihnen, 46, West Second Street, North Manchester, and Janet L. Shepherd, 51, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake.
• Anthony Wayne Mast, 24, and Erin Lee Rose, 21, both of Pierceton.
• Lance Aaron Hill, 24, and Whitney Elizabeth Hannah, 21, both of Chestnut Street, Winona Lake.
• Scott Allen Freeman, 28, and Salena Nast, 27, both of Tennis Street, Winona Lake.
• Leonard K. Petre, 21, and Patience Faye Miller, 25, both of West Winona Avenue, Winona Lake.
• Michael R. Pease, 32, and Anne E. Summe, 38, both of East Lakeview Avenue, Syracuse.
• Kevin L. Denlinger, 41, and Leigh A. Zachary, 39, both of Ranch Road, Warsaw.
• William Thomas Craft, 25, and Debra Jo Wilson, 24, both of Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• Derek Ryan Temple, 22, East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Tabitha Gay Hurd, 27, South Country Club Road, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Danny Amburgey vs. Larry Parker. Plaintiff awarded $858.
• First Step Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Laurie Miller, $3,000; Shawn Schilling, $3,000; Jeffery A. Cox, $3,000; John Honeycutt, $3,000; Nancy J. Housouer, $3,000; Amanda R. Johnson, $3,000; Ashley and Melinda Pennington, $2,964.07; and Shane Reiter, $1,451.40.
• Thomas W. O'Malia vs. Mark DePalma. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• William F. and Vicki Fisher vs. John M. Sweet. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Pacesetter Financial Services vs. Franklin C. Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $1,569.62.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: George Hester, $330.75; Robert Goss, $414.71; and Jack Hathaway, $1,551.67.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jason T. Dotts, $926.47; John Jeff Billisitz, $955.13; Beth Walters, $539.69; Bonnie A. Keyes, $701.69; Patricia and William Garman, $458.36; William G. Baldridge, $553.89; Dana Hepworth, $515.17; Richard R. Hendrickson, $1,065.34; Rebecca L. Vallin, $419.89; Seth T. Bickel, $1,075;
Also, Amber S. Bell, $153.69; Roberta Hall Blanton, $352.35; Lorie Dawson, $434.96; Willie F. Chrisp, $318.68; William D. Eggert, $145.51; Mickey Hively, $236.68; Steve Collins, $470.76; Piper L. Witham, $1,402.89; Tim Woods, $432.09; Michael J. Kausal, $507.73; and Brenda Baldridge, $119.95.
• Joanne M. Kolbe vs. William Dilts. Plaintiff awarded $114.26.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Eugene Brewer, $251.58; Connie Long, $1,139.20; Victor and Kelly Courtney, $2,614.75; and Andrew Horn, $1,087.83.
• Bryon Berry vs. Donald R. Sparks. Plaintiff awarded $279.
• Dee and Nancy English vs. Rick and Susan McKenzie. Plaintiffs awarded $969.10.
• Plymouth Farm Center vs. Joe and Cynthia Dewitt. Plaintiff awarded $227.86.
• Kenneth Schmidt vs. Ronnie L. Reaker. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Gravel Enterprises Inc. vs. R. Michelle Bergman Mikesell. Plaintiff awarded $690.
• Anthony Garza vs. Gilbert Lopez. Plaintiff awarded $254.70.
• Justin Wolbers vs. Benjamin F. England. Plaintiff awarded $2,551.50.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. Kristi Lapp. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.42.
• Charles Cain vs. Joyce Grimmett. Plaintiff awarded $131.90.
• Juan Ceballos vs. Jamie Ceballos. Plaintiff awarded $735.
• Ralph Williams vs. Ken Eber. Plaintiff awarded $1,317.25.
• Hazel Scultz vs. Tina Bullington. Plaintiff awarded $180.
• Joyce and Steven K. Farmer vs. Sabrina S. Farmer. Plaintiff awarded $330.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was David Vandyke, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in March, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Pattie L. Muncy, North Manchester.
Fined $50 in November and license suspended 90 days was Raul Vega, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in July, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Mary Daniels, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in March and license suspended 90 days was John Taylor, Akron.
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in April was Francisco Herrera, Mentone.
Fined $25 in March were Carman Magno, Warsaw; Angelina Mendez, Winona Lake; and Armando Hernandez, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in February and license suspended 30 days was Tammy Harrison, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February was Rosa Orazco, Nappanee.
No License In Possession - Fined $25 in October was Alfonso Briano, Mentone.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in July and ordered to perform two days of community service was Tim White, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in July was Cory Rowe, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in June was Antonio Gonzalez, Warsaw.
Fined $75 in February and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Alfonso Ramos, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in August 1998 against, given a 60-day suspended jail sentence and license suspended 60 days was Samantha Adkins, 20, Atwood.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in July were Fredrick Grisso, North Webster; William McNees, Warsaw; Gary Black, Leesburg; and Michael Duncan, Milford.
Fined $50 in June were Jennifer Rushing, Winona Lake; Salvador Lugo Jr., Warsaw; Fernando Bracho, Warsaw; and Andres Rodriguez, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was Juan Gutierez, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in December and ordered to perform six days of community service was Floyd Patterson, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $125 in July and ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee was Christopher Yates, Burket.
Fined $100 in July, given a one-year suspended jail sentence, ordered to pay a $20 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Aaron Drumm, Syracuse.
Battery - Fined $100 in July and given a one-year suspended jail sentence was Eldon Long, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March and given a 180-day suspended jail sentence was Jason Gibson, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February was Dean Alto, Claypool.
Fined $50 in August 1998 and given a 180-day suspended jail sentence was Samantha Adkins, 20, Atwood.
Conversion - Fined $50 in June, given a one-year suspended jail sentence and ordered to serve 10 days in the Kosciusko County Jail was Daniel Temple, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Michelle Balmos, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Kelly Miller, Syracuse.
False Informing - Fined $250 in May was Jessica Collins, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in April and ordered to perform four days of community service was Michael Yoder, Nappanee.
Criminal Trespass - Fined $100 in March and given a one-year suspended jail sentence was Jason Whitaker, 24, Leesburg.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in December was Randall Combs, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in August were Isabelita M. Strong, 19, Warsaw, and Jesse C. Skeans, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in July were Joshua D. Wallen, 19, Pierceton; John P. Bartman, 30, Syracuse; Nicholas R. Meeks, 20, Warsaw; Terry E. Wineland, 35, Warsaw; and Penny S. Martin, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June were Joshua L. Borkholder, 20, Nappanee; Rebekah A. Hildebrandt, 19, Winona Lake; and Lucio Duran, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May was Barbara L. Vallentine, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in March were Dena J. Dowey, 22, Warsaw, and Kevin J. Gregory, 31, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in February was Philip J. Miller, 18, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in August were Vera J. Tomlin, 29, Bourbon; Shelia G. Young, 36, Silver Lake; Jason E. Mishler, 26, Pierceton; Greg F. Thomas, 37, Warsaw; Daniel P. O'Daniels, 40, Winona Lake; and Matthew T. Bair, 21, Rochester.
Fined $12 in July were Daniel J. Wion, 20, Warsaw; Monica J. Lamb, 18, Leesburg; Trisha A. Hanes, 21, Warsaw; Connie M. Hackworth, 27, Warsaw; Michael Kabala, 24, Warsaw; Kelly C. Hickman, 16, Milford; Jamison C. Tanner, 23, Nappanee; Jon D. Whitcraft, 18, Warsaw; and Mark P. Anderson, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June was Heather J. Schlemmer, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in May were Michael Hirshey, 27, Warsaw; Christy Y. Ousley, 24, Pierceton; and Dena J. Dowey, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Bobby J. Martz, 18, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in March was Samuel T. Lewis, 18, Syracuse.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in August was Dale M. Jackson, 16, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop For Train Signal - Fined $7 in August was Stanley R. Mikel, 42, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in August was Katherine J. Elliott, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Susan I. Semons, 40, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in January was Kathy J. Harris, 40, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in August were Juan C. Reynoso, 18, Warsaw, and Amy D. Lindsey, 25, North Webster.
Fined $7 in July were Adrian Xique, 22, Winona Lake, and Jessie G. Ousley, 22, Mentone.
Improper Motorcycle Headgear - Fined $7 in August was Travis F. Yates, 16, North Manchester.
False Registration - Fined $7 in August were Dean R. Hartwell, 18, Atwood, and Billy J. Summers, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Eric I. Metcalf, 17, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in August were Gary G. Thornsbury, 57, Warsaw, and Charles G. Cunningham, 41, North Manchester.
Fined $7 in July were Christy F. Pennington, 28, Warsaw; Jeremy R. Herford, 25, North Webster; Chad M. Duffy, 27, North Manchester; Judith A. Hewitt, 46, Syracuse; and Josh E. Bradford, 16, North Manchester.
Fined $7 in February was Scott H. Bauer, 39, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $124.50 in August was Michael J. Kabala, 24, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in July against Summer D. Wheeler, 22, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in June was Joe R. Ewen, 35, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in July were James R. Lozano, 20, Akron, and Stacie L. Robinson, 26, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in July was Tirean M. Blair, 18, Warsaw.
Operating A Vehicle In An Unauthorized Area - Judgment (court costs only) in May against Craig R. Sanford, 43, North Webster.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in May was Trinda M. Wegener, 49, Syracuse.
Following Too Closely - Fined $7 in January was Lisa A. Girouard, 18, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Pulling Water Skier Without Observer - Fined $7 in August was Derek S. Johnson, 23, Syracuse.
Permitting Violation - Fined $7 in August was Terry J. Daviei, Syracuse.
Fined 47 in July was Jeannie A. Ross, 44, Leesburg.
Exceeding Nighttime Speed Limit In Motorboat - Fined $7 in July were William A. Heckaman, 22, North Webster, and Bobby P. Turgeon, 53, Cromwell.
Operating Personal Watercraft Without Wearing A Personal Flotation Device - Fined $7 in July was David J. Lambert, 24, Pierceton.
Possession Of Tobacco By Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in June against Russell Kerlin, 16, Silver Lake.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in August was Gayle J. Ewing, 37, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in July was Christy F. Pennington, 28, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving While Intoxicated - (June) Santos Rodriguez, Warsaw; (December) Richard Piper, Warsaw.
Check Deception - (June) Stacie Vandiver, Syracuse; John Walgamuth, Warsaw; (November) Johnny Wolfe, Warsaw (three counts).
Assisting A Criminal - (March) Eleuterio Moyotl, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - (March) Mark Haywood, North Webster; (January) Charles Davis, Claypool; David Robbins, 26, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (February) Todd Valentine, Syracuse.
Invasion Of Privacy - (November) Chad Miller, North Manchester (two counts).
Battery - (December) Randall Combs, Warsaw; (October) Billy Shepherd, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - (August 1998) Melissa Tendziegloski, Leesburg.
Diversion
The following person has entered into a diversion agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (August) Kevin Powell, Winona Lake.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (August) Patrick J. Haas, 16, Warsaw; Paul M. Gibbons, 31, Pierceton; Debbie S. Reed, 45, Etna Green; Nicholas A. Debatty, 17, Warsaw; Thomas H. Harmon, 52, Warsaw; Sara J. Fugate, 42, Warsaw; Vickie S. Nyce, 44, Milford; Heath R. Gagnon, 18, Akron; Barry A. Bailey, 46, Warsaw; Drew D. Spangle, 16, Silver Lake; (July) Dana Munson, 36, Pierceton; Stephen Frantz, 39, Warsaw; Neil M. Donahoe, 40, Milford.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Valentine & Miner vs. Gary Williamson, North CR 700W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,910.23 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates vs. James B. and Anna L. Baker, Ind. 13N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $24,533.83 due on assigned accounts, plus interest, and court costs.
• Indiana Insurance Co. (subrogee of Peggy Terharr) vs. Perry T. Johnson, East Shoop Road, Pierceton, and Larry J. and Rhonda Badskey, doing business as Badskey Livestock, South CR 950W, North Manchester. Plaintiff seeks $5,988 as paid to insured claimant, Terharr, after a July 14, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of CR 250E and U.S. 30, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Rex and Diane Hogan vs. city of Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek reversal of the order, findings of fact and action taken by the hearing officer at a code enforcement hearing regarding property on South Scott Street, Warsaw.
• Key Bank National Associates vs. Evelyn R. Rake, West Perry Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,327.99 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Rod Corle) vs. Angelia L. Mallery, Lake Village. Plaintiff seeks $946.85 as paid to insured claimant, Corle, after a June 16, 1998, auto accident on the Marsh Supermarket parking lot, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Beth Kennedy, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,681.58 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Brown Clase Corp. vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks reversal of an Aug. 10 decision denying an exception and placing conditions on existing use of real estate on West CR 400S, Claypool, as a seasonal campground.
• Northcrest Inc. vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks reversal of an Aug. 10 decision denying an exception and placing conditions on existing use of real estate on EMS B6 Lane, Warsaw, as a seasonal mobile home park.
Marriage Dissolutions
Creekmore
David R. Creekmore, West Pike Street, Warsaw, and Julie B. Creekmore, West Prairie Street, Leesburg. They were married May 12, 1995, and separated June 1, 1999. There are two minor children.
Niles
Brad L. Niles, Mullen Street, Syracuse, and Mona Lisa Niles, Ocklawaha, Fla. They were married Oct. 22, 1983, and separated July 13, 1999. There are two minor children.
Riner
Randel A. and Redith A. Riner, North Brookfield Circle East, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 5, 1987, and separated Aug. 6, 1999. There are two minor children.
Stambaugh
Francis Lee Stambaugh, South Mallard, Drive, Mentone, and James B. Stambaugh, address unknown. They were married Sept. 20, 1985, and separated Aug. 1, 1999. There are no minor children.
Williamson
Melissa and Kevin Williamson, East Wesley Lane, North Webster. They were married April 6, 1994, and separated Aug. 5, 1999. There is one minor child.
Williamson
Ronald E. Williamson, Warsaw, and Jocelyn Williamson, Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 25, 1973, and separated Aug. 14, 1999. There are two minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Dolores Selvey) vs. Esiela Encisco. Plaintiff awarded $5,414 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Kent J. Lindzy, $5,800, and Charles P. Murphy, $2,639.77.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Jeff Pranger. Plaintiff awarded $10,297.64 by default, plus court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Debra S. Baker, $4,673.98, and Charles Jr. and Marvina Boring, $4,907.11.
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: James M. Elliott Jr., $6,047.17; Brandon J. Swindell, $5,488.53; and Clayton N. Conley, $5,464.84.
• First Plus Consumer Finance, formerly doing business as Modern Finance Co., vs. Gilliam and Sandy Tuggle. Plaintiff awarded $3,197.69 by default, plus interest, court costs.
• Motorists Insurance Companies (subrogee of JAM Marketing Inc.) vs. Lisa Witters. Plaintiff awarded $6,669 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. Robert Evers. Plaintiff awarded $4,834.23 by default, plus court costs.
• Norwest Bank, South Dakota/NA, vs. Veronica Ashton. Plaintiff awarded $4,577.76 by default, plus court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Amanda F. Easterday and Donald A. Harlan Jr. Plaintiff awarded $7,146.05 by default, plus court costs.
• Reub Williams & Sons Inc. vs. Matt Werking. Plaintiff awarded $1,150.28 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• People's Bank vs. Timothy Brown. Plaintiff awarded $6,986.22 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• James L. Walmer vs. Coleen E. Blair. Plaintiff awarded $1,234.21 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Linda Speirs, $1,363; Eva L. Brown, $3,114.05; and Kelly Jefferson, $1,597.40.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Rinker Boat Co. Inc. vs. Safety Storage Inc.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Lake Tippecanoe Siding & Window Co. vs. Howard Johnson, doing business as Howard Johnson & Associates.
• Ronald Yeiter vs. Lake City Bank.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Robert J. and Janet K. Rupp. Aug. 10.
• Leigh Ann and Daniel K. Zachary. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $341 per week in child support. Aug. 11.
• Barbara (former name Tillberry restored) and Robert Ditton Sr. Aug. 17.
• Debra L. and Terry L. Cassidy. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Aug. 17.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Paul D. and Robin Lorraine Green.
Other Action
• Richard Orban vs. David A. Melching. James L. Walmer is appointed receiver for the purposes of managing and winding up the affairs of the partnership known as Carpet Express, LLP.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Farmers State Bank vs. Antonio and Kristi D. Manella, North Eagle Place, Syracuse, and Towne Mortgage Co., Sterling Heights, Mich. Plaintiff seeks $44,008.45 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, $3,100 in attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. the following people for fines in an appropriate amount and orders requiring compliance regarding violations: Milford Stephens, South CR 750W, Claypool; Harry and Patricia Wolford, Old Road 30E, Pierceton; Judy Stahl, West Main Street, Mentone; Deborah Ruch, Tepee Drive, Warsaw; and Beverly Chaudhri, Indianapolis. The complaints are regarding garbage/rubbish on properties in Kosciusko County.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. vs. Troy and Debora Smith and Thomas S. and Jeanne M. Richards, all of 15th Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $34,783.75 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. (subrogee of Randy L. Walter) vs. Steve Sutherlin, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and Brendal Scott Sutherlin, Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $2,620.92 as paid to insured claimant, Walter, after an Oct. 14, 1994, auto accident at the intersection of Ind. 13 and West Maple Grove Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• GE Capital Mortgage Services Inc. vs. Lee M. and Kimberly D. Bradley, Ind. 13S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $55,106.65 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Thomas L. Bell and Ival J. Bloocher, both of North Main Street, Sidney, and First National Bank of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $25,959.16 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Sally A. Kaufman, North CR 300E, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $65,556.32 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Jeffrey T. and Penny Short, South Peru Road, Silver Lake, vs. Gregory Whiteman, West CR 1300S, Silver Lake. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 12, 1997, auto accident on CR 1300S. Plaintiffs also seek court costs an request a trial by jury.
• Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. Karen S. and Earl L. Gardner, Harbor Landing, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks possession of manufactured home, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• Jennifer L. Yoder vs. Grange Insurance Co., Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks an amount to compensate for losses and damage resulting from a Dec. 17, 1997, auto accident on Ind. 15, Leesburg, involving an uninsured motorist. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Chad R. Harris, Columbia City, and Scott L. Meadows, West Tower Street, Pierceton, vs. Loretta L. Treece, North CR 1200W, Cromwell. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Feb. 9, 1999, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 13 and CR 350N, North Webster. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Gloria Andrews, Rochester, seeks visitation with her 1-year-old grandson who lives with his mother, Angel Rena Rouch, East Sandy Road, Warsaw. Andrews is the child's maternal grandmother.
• Aurora Loan Services Inc. vs. Floyd and Lori A. Cissom, North Westwood Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $79,269.29 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, in attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Danielle and Daniel Conley vs. Clark Dale Roth, Verndale, Minn.; Swift Transportation Corp., Shoals, Ind.; and Swift Leasing Com Inc., Fort Wayne. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a May 17, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of CR 200N and U.S. 30. Plaintiff also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bentley
Donald Bentley, Milford, and Mary Lou Duraham-Bentley, Gallipolis, Ohio. They were married Sept. 11, 1996, and separated Sept. 17, 1996. There are no minor children.
Bremer
Charles N. Bremer, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Sandra K. Bremer, South Country Club Road, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 5, 1999, and separated June 15, 1999. There are no minor children.
Carnes
David L. Carnes, EMS T32 Lane, and Kris D. Carnes, East CR 225S, Winona Lake. They were married Aug. 5, 1991, and separated Feb. 20, 1999. There is one minor child.
Clay
Kristine C. and Michael Clay, EMS B15 Lane, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 26, 1996, and separated Aug. 16, 1999. There are two minor children.
Conley
John Lloyd Conley, South CR 275E, Warsaw, and Susan Kay Conley, East Birchwood Court, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 27, 1982, and separated July 29, 1999. There are no minor children.
England
Mildred L. England, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, and James C. England, West CR 500S, Mentone. They were married July 6, 1991, and separated July 20, 1999. There are no minor children.
Osborn
Janice S. Osborn, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Michael R. Osborn, Atwood. They were married Nov. 15, 1969, and separated in October 1993. There are no minor children.
Utter
Walter W. Utter, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Sabrina A. Utter, West CR 100S, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 9, 1998, and separated April 10, 1999. There are no minor children.
Wright
Melinda Wright, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, and Mark A. Wright, Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 24, 1994, and separated Jan. 30, 1999. There is one minor child.
Legal Separation
West
Lisa A. West, Elkhart County, and James R. West, Cherokee, N.C. No information available as to dates of marriage or separation.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Teresa J. Cosgrove, $3,356.91, and Douglas K. Baumert, $4,942.74.
• State of Indiana vs. Sue Brown-Dagley. Plaintiff awarded $1,302 by default, plus court costs.
• Three Rivers Federal Credit Union vs. Morgan S. Rodey. Plaintiff awarded $26,398.87 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Ray Blosser. Plaintiff awarded $4,442.56 by default.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Mark and Bonnie L. Poe. Plaintiff awarded $3,913.76, plus court costs.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Steve and Deanna Salmons. Plaintiff awarded $78,281.92 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Julio DeGante vs. Debra M. Lee. Summary judgment granted in favor of Lee and against DeGante.
• Harold E. and Mary Lavonne Larison vs. Jack and Joy Morris. Plaintiffs awarded cancellation of contract, possession of real estate and mobile home and judgment of $3,118.95.
Name Change
• Lonnie Flory's request to change the name of her minor child from Nichole Elaine Clark to Nichole Elaine Flory is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed:
• William A. and Kay Kelly vs. Christopher L. Tucker.
• Sharon K. Day vs. Theodore A. and Nancy Beer.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• John H. Holt vs. Sally Nicely and Martha Crider.
• Nanette George Miller vs. Laura L. Arnett.
• Edwin and Doris Friddle vs. J. Bart and Cinda Culver.
• Key Trust Co., personal representative of the estate of Geraldine Linn, vs. Wolverine Mutual Insurance.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Fleet Mortgage Corp. vs. Scott A. Moody, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Chrisytal Marie (former name Sexton restored) and Brian Allen Newell. Aug. 9.
• Dawn Marie and Troy Michael Craig. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $52 per week in child support. Aug. 10.
• James L. Mangus and Jo Ellen (former name VanCleave restored). Aug. 10.
• Sheryl L. and Noah Hendrickson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $88 per week in child support. Aug. 12.
• Julie Ann and Patrick William Nutter. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Aug. 13.
• Eva Jo and Terry L. Bowser. Couple awarded joint custody of their four minor children. Aug. 13.
• Daryla K. and Michael J. Monesmith. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. Aug. 16.
• Robert P. and Christina R. Murphy. Custody and child support to be determined at a later date. Aug. 17.
• Cathy Lynn and Kim Edward Derf. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $96 per week in child support. Aug. 19.
• Cynthia Margaret and Steven Howard Greider. Aug. 23.
• Sharmalee and Dennis Edward Irvine. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Aug. 23.
• Leo Harris and Barbara Jane (former name Earl restored). Aug. 23.
• Bennie Keyes and Beth A. (former name Conley restored). Aug. 25.
• William Ray and Hazel Chrissy Newsome. Aug. 25.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Donna J. and Harold Hillard.
• Shauna and Aaron LaLonde.
Other Action
• Tony D. Griffith's request for a probationary driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes and child visitation only.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Melody Collett, doing business as Affordable Bookkeeping Services, 4330 Old Ind. 15N #36, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,785. Debts: $11,079.
• William Hunt, 1624 E. CR 800S, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $500. Debts: $21,119.
• William Long Jr. and Sabrina Long, also known as Sabrina Foreman, 3431 Ind. 13, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,448. Debts: $44,331.
• Dennis Neidig, 1677 12th Road, Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $115,150. Debts: $130,337.
• Robert Palmer and Kelly Palmer, also known as Kelly Clark, 173 Meadows, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,255. Debts: $78,391.
• Arless and Wendy Seabolt, 18411 W. Olson Road, Rochester. Chapter 13. Assets: $81,834. Debts: $101,359.
• Daniel Brandt and Tamara Brandt, also known as Tamara Farias, 920 Anchorage Road #86, Warsaw. Chapter 13. Assets: $29,630. Debts: $46,091.
• Gary Buday and Carol Buday, also known as Carol Dean, 107 N. Thompson St., Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $14,680. Debts: $119,060.
• Vicki Estep, 12740-H N. CR 250E, Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $8,777. Debts: $26,654.
• Robert Mansfield III, 512 Turtle Bay, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $620. Debts: $8,581.
• Jeremy and Angela McDougal, 119 W. Cherry St., Etna Green. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,440. Debts: $28,742.
• Constance Nelson, 404 Singer Road #15, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,392. Debts: $55,350. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Andrew Benjamin Hawk, 21, and Adelphia Marie Harris, 20, both of EMS B12 Lane, Pierceton.
• Troy Glenn Gill, 23, and Miranda Elaine Beverly, 20, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Andrew Neal Shepherd, 21, South CR 400E, Warsaw, and Corie Lynn Cox, 18, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• Roman M. Kirby, 32, and Joann Miller, 34, both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
• David William Harris, 24, and Penni Jean Nelson, 24, both of Warsaw.
• Lynden Eugene Swanson III, 24, and Sandra Marie Ruggles, 26, both of Anchorage Road, Warsaw.
• Elmer W. Steele, 31, and Catherine Renee Davenport, 25, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Donald James Trafan, 27, and Dawnitta Marie Pratt, 24, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Ryan N. Curtis, 32, and Cynthia A. Adams, 36, both of East Pittsburgh Street, Syracuse.
• Brian P. Norman, 34, and Pauline Mediano, 28, both of East CR 575N, Leesburg.
• Jeremy Neil Olson, 21, and Samantha Kay Collins, 20, both of North CR 300E, Syracuse.
• Richard L. Ihnen, 46, West Second Street, North Manchester, and Janet L. Shepherd, 51, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake.
• Anthony Wayne Mast, 24, and Erin Lee Rose, 21, both of Pierceton.
• Lance Aaron Hill, 24, and Whitney Elizabeth Hannah, 21, both of Chestnut Street, Winona Lake.
• Scott Allen Freeman, 28, and Salena Nast, 27, both of Tennis Street, Winona Lake.
• Leonard K. Petre, 21, and Patience Faye Miller, 25, both of West Winona Avenue, Winona Lake.
• Michael R. Pease, 32, and Anne E. Summe, 38, both of East Lakeview Avenue, Syracuse.
• Kevin L. Denlinger, 41, and Leigh A. Zachary, 39, both of Ranch Road, Warsaw.
• William Thomas Craft, 25, and Debra Jo Wilson, 24, both of Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• Derek Ryan Temple, 22, East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Tabitha Gay Hurd, 27, South Country Club Road, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Danny Amburgey vs. Larry Parker. Plaintiff awarded $858.
• First Step Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Laurie Miller, $3,000; Shawn Schilling, $3,000; Jeffery A. Cox, $3,000; John Honeycutt, $3,000; Nancy J. Housouer, $3,000; Amanda R. Johnson, $3,000; Ashley and Melinda Pennington, $2,964.07; and Shane Reiter, $1,451.40.
• Thomas W. O'Malia vs. Mark DePalma. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• William F. and Vicki Fisher vs. John M. Sweet. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Pacesetter Financial Services vs. Franklin C. Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $1,569.62.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: George Hester, $330.75; Robert Goss, $414.71; and Jack Hathaway, $1,551.67.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jason T. Dotts, $926.47; John Jeff Billisitz, $955.13; Beth Walters, $539.69; Bonnie A. Keyes, $701.69; Patricia and William Garman, $458.36; William G. Baldridge, $553.89; Dana Hepworth, $515.17; Richard R. Hendrickson, $1,065.34; Rebecca L. Vallin, $419.89; Seth T. Bickel, $1,075;
Also, Amber S. Bell, $153.69; Roberta Hall Blanton, $352.35; Lorie Dawson, $434.96; Willie F. Chrisp, $318.68; William D. Eggert, $145.51; Mickey Hively, $236.68; Steve Collins, $470.76; Piper L. Witham, $1,402.89; Tim Woods, $432.09; Michael J. Kausal, $507.73; and Brenda Baldridge, $119.95.
• Joanne M. Kolbe vs. William Dilts. Plaintiff awarded $114.26.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Eugene Brewer, $251.58; Connie Long, $1,139.20; Victor and Kelly Courtney, $2,614.75; and Andrew Horn, $1,087.83.
• Bryon Berry vs. Donald R. Sparks. Plaintiff awarded $279.
• Dee and Nancy English vs. Rick and Susan McKenzie. Plaintiffs awarded $969.10.
• Plymouth Farm Center vs. Joe and Cynthia Dewitt. Plaintiff awarded $227.86.
• Kenneth Schmidt vs. Ronnie L. Reaker. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Gravel Enterprises Inc. vs. R. Michelle Bergman Mikesell. Plaintiff awarded $690.
• Anthony Garza vs. Gilbert Lopez. Plaintiff awarded $254.70.
• Justin Wolbers vs. Benjamin F. England. Plaintiff awarded $2,551.50.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. Kristi Lapp. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.42.
• Charles Cain vs. Joyce Grimmett. Plaintiff awarded $131.90.
• Juan Ceballos vs. Jamie Ceballos. Plaintiff awarded $735.
• Ralph Williams vs. Ken Eber. Plaintiff awarded $1,317.25.
• Hazel Scultz vs. Tina Bullington. Plaintiff awarded $180.
• Joyce and Steven K. Farmer vs. Sabrina S. Farmer. Plaintiff awarded $330.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was David Vandyke, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in March, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Pattie L. Muncy, North Manchester.
Fined $50 in November and license suspended 90 days was Raul Vega, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in July, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Mary Daniels, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in March and license suspended 90 days was John Taylor, Akron.
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in April was Francisco Herrera, Mentone.
Fined $25 in March were Carman Magno, Warsaw; Angelina Mendez, Winona Lake; and Armando Hernandez, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in February and license suspended 30 days was Tammy Harrison, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February was Rosa Orazco, Nappanee.
No License In Possession - Fined $25 in October was Alfonso Briano, Mentone.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in July and ordered to perform two days of community service was Tim White, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in July was Cory Rowe, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in June was Antonio Gonzalez, Warsaw.
Fined $75 in February and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Alfonso Ramos, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in August 1998 against, given a 60-day suspended jail sentence and license suspended 60 days was Samantha Adkins, 20, Atwood.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in July were Fredrick Grisso, North Webster; William McNees, Warsaw; Gary Black, Leesburg; and Michael Duncan, Milford.
Fined $50 in June were Jennifer Rushing, Winona Lake; Salvador Lugo Jr., Warsaw; Fernando Bracho, Warsaw; and Andres Rodriguez, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was Juan Gutierez, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in December and ordered to perform six days of community service was Floyd Patterson, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $125 in July and ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee was Christopher Yates, Burket.
Fined $100 in July, given a one-year suspended jail sentence, ordered to pay a $20 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Aaron Drumm, Syracuse.
Battery - Fined $100 in July and given a one-year suspended jail sentence was Eldon Long, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March and given a 180-day suspended jail sentence was Jason Gibson, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February was Dean Alto, Claypool.
Fined $50 in August 1998 and given a 180-day suspended jail sentence was Samantha Adkins, 20, Atwood.
Conversion - Fined $50 in June, given a one-year suspended jail sentence and ordered to serve 10 days in the Kosciusko County Jail was Daniel Temple, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Michelle Balmos, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Kelly Miller, Syracuse.
False Informing - Fined $250 in May was Jessica Collins, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in April and ordered to perform four days of community service was Michael Yoder, Nappanee.
Criminal Trespass - Fined $100 in March and given a one-year suspended jail sentence was Jason Whitaker, 24, Leesburg.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in December was Randall Combs, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in August were Isabelita M. Strong, 19, Warsaw, and Jesse C. Skeans, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in July were Joshua D. Wallen, 19, Pierceton; John P. Bartman, 30, Syracuse; Nicholas R. Meeks, 20, Warsaw; Terry E. Wineland, 35, Warsaw; and Penny S. Martin, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June were Joshua L. Borkholder, 20, Nappanee; Rebekah A. Hildebrandt, 19, Winona Lake; and Lucio Duran, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May was Barbara L. Vallentine, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in March were Dena J. Dowey, 22, Warsaw, and Kevin J. Gregory, 31, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in February was Philip J. Miller, 18, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in August were Vera J. Tomlin, 29, Bourbon; Shelia G. Young, 36, Silver Lake; Jason E. Mishler, 26, Pierceton; Greg F. Thomas, 37, Warsaw; Daniel P. O'Daniels, 40, Winona Lake; and Matthew T. Bair, 21, Rochester.
Fined $12 in July were Daniel J. Wion, 20, Warsaw; Monica J. Lamb, 18, Leesburg; Trisha A. Hanes, 21, Warsaw; Connie M. Hackworth, 27, Warsaw; Michael Kabala, 24, Warsaw; Kelly C. Hickman, 16, Milford; Jamison C. Tanner, 23, Nappanee; Jon D. Whitcraft, 18, Warsaw; and Mark P. Anderson, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June was Heather J. Schlemmer, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in May were Michael Hirshey, 27, Warsaw; Christy Y. Ousley, 24, Pierceton; and Dena J. Dowey, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Bobby J. Martz, 18, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in March was Samuel T. Lewis, 18, Syracuse.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in August was Dale M. Jackson, 16, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop For Train Signal - Fined $7 in August was Stanley R. Mikel, 42, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in August was Katherine J. Elliott, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Susan I. Semons, 40, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in January was Kathy J. Harris, 40, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in August were Juan C. Reynoso, 18, Warsaw, and Amy D. Lindsey, 25, North Webster.
Fined $7 in July were Adrian Xique, 22, Winona Lake, and Jessie G. Ousley, 22, Mentone.
Improper Motorcycle Headgear - Fined $7 in August was Travis F. Yates, 16, North Manchester.
False Registration - Fined $7 in August were Dean R. Hartwell, 18, Atwood, and Billy J. Summers, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Eric I. Metcalf, 17, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in August were Gary G. Thornsbury, 57, Warsaw, and Charles G. Cunningham, 41, North Manchester.
Fined $7 in July were Christy F. Pennington, 28, Warsaw; Jeremy R. Herford, 25, North Webster; Chad M. Duffy, 27, North Manchester; Judith A. Hewitt, 46, Syracuse; and Josh E. Bradford, 16, North Manchester.
Fined $7 in February was Scott H. Bauer, 39, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $124.50 in August was Michael J. Kabala, 24, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in July against Summer D. Wheeler, 22, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in June was Joe R. Ewen, 35, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in July were James R. Lozano, 20, Akron, and Stacie L. Robinson, 26, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in July was Tirean M. Blair, 18, Warsaw.
Operating A Vehicle In An Unauthorized Area - Judgment (court costs only) in May against Craig R. Sanford, 43, North Webster.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in May was Trinda M. Wegener, 49, Syracuse.
Following Too Closely - Fined $7 in January was Lisa A. Girouard, 18, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Pulling Water Skier Without Observer - Fined $7 in August was Derek S. Johnson, 23, Syracuse.
Permitting Violation - Fined $7 in August was Terry J. Daviei, Syracuse.
Fined 47 in July was Jeannie A. Ross, 44, Leesburg.
Exceeding Nighttime Speed Limit In Motorboat - Fined $7 in July were William A. Heckaman, 22, North Webster, and Bobby P. Turgeon, 53, Cromwell.
Operating Personal Watercraft Without Wearing A Personal Flotation Device - Fined $7 in July was David J. Lambert, 24, Pierceton.
Possession Of Tobacco By Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in June against Russell Kerlin, 16, Silver Lake.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in August was Gayle J. Ewing, 37, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in July was Christy F. Pennington, 28, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving While Intoxicated - (June) Santos Rodriguez, Warsaw; (December) Richard Piper, Warsaw.
Check Deception - (June) Stacie Vandiver, Syracuse; John Walgamuth, Warsaw; (November) Johnny Wolfe, Warsaw (three counts).
Assisting A Criminal - (March) Eleuterio Moyotl, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - (March) Mark Haywood, North Webster; (January) Charles Davis, Claypool; David Robbins, 26, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (February) Todd Valentine, Syracuse.
Invasion Of Privacy - (November) Chad Miller, North Manchester (two counts).
Battery - (December) Randall Combs, Warsaw; (October) Billy Shepherd, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - (August 1998) Melissa Tendziegloski, Leesburg.
Diversion
The following person has entered into a diversion agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (August) Kevin Powell, Winona Lake.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (August) Patrick J. Haas, 16, Warsaw; Paul M. Gibbons, 31, Pierceton; Debbie S. Reed, 45, Etna Green; Nicholas A. Debatty, 17, Warsaw; Thomas H. Harmon, 52, Warsaw; Sara J. Fugate, 42, Warsaw; Vickie S. Nyce, 44, Milford; Heath R. Gagnon, 18, Akron; Barry A. Bailey, 46, Warsaw; Drew D. Spangle, 16, Silver Lake; (July) Dana Munson, 36, Pierceton; Stephen Frantz, 39, Warsaw; Neil M. Donahoe, 40, Milford.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Valentine & Miner vs. Gary Williamson, North CR 700W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,910.23 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates vs. James B. and Anna L. Baker, Ind. 13N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $24,533.83 due on assigned accounts, plus interest, and court costs.
• Indiana Insurance Co. (subrogee of Peggy Terharr) vs. Perry T. Johnson, East Shoop Road, Pierceton, and Larry J. and Rhonda Badskey, doing business as Badskey Livestock, South CR 950W, North Manchester. Plaintiff seeks $5,988 as paid to insured claimant, Terharr, after a July 14, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of CR 250E and U.S. 30, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Rex and Diane Hogan vs. city of Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek reversal of the order, findings of fact and action taken by the hearing officer at a code enforcement hearing regarding property on South Scott Street, Warsaw.
• Key Bank National Associates vs. Evelyn R. Rake, West Perry Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,327.99 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Rod Corle) vs. Angelia L. Mallery, Lake Village. Plaintiff seeks $946.85 as paid to insured claimant, Corle, after a June 16, 1998, auto accident on the Marsh Supermarket parking lot, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Beth Kennedy, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,681.58 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Brown Clase Corp. vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks reversal of an Aug. 10 decision denying an exception and placing conditions on existing use of real estate on West CR 400S, Claypool, as a seasonal campground.
• Northcrest Inc. vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks reversal of an Aug. 10 decision denying an exception and placing conditions on existing use of real estate on EMS B6 Lane, Warsaw, as a seasonal mobile home park.
Marriage Dissolutions
Creekmore
David R. Creekmore, West Pike Street, Warsaw, and Julie B. Creekmore, West Prairie Street, Leesburg. They were married May 12, 1995, and separated June 1, 1999. There are two minor children.
Niles
Brad L. Niles, Mullen Street, Syracuse, and Mona Lisa Niles, Ocklawaha, Fla. They were married Oct. 22, 1983, and separated July 13, 1999. There are two minor children.
Riner
Randel A. and Redith A. Riner, North Brookfield Circle East, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 5, 1987, and separated Aug. 6, 1999. There are two minor children.
Stambaugh
Francis Lee Stambaugh, South Mallard, Drive, Mentone, and James B. Stambaugh, address unknown. They were married Sept. 20, 1985, and separated Aug. 1, 1999. There are no minor children.
Williamson
Melissa and Kevin Williamson, East Wesley Lane, North Webster. They were married April 6, 1994, and separated Aug. 5, 1999. There is one minor child.
Williamson
Ronald E. Williamson, Warsaw, and Jocelyn Williamson, Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 25, 1973, and separated Aug. 14, 1999. There are two minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Dolores Selvey) vs. Esiela Encisco. Plaintiff awarded $5,414 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Kent J. Lindzy, $5,800, and Charles P. Murphy, $2,639.77.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Jeff Pranger. Plaintiff awarded $10,297.64 by default, plus court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Debra S. Baker, $4,673.98, and Charles Jr. and Marvina Boring, $4,907.11.
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: James M. Elliott Jr., $6,047.17; Brandon J. Swindell, $5,488.53; and Clayton N. Conley, $5,464.84.
• First Plus Consumer Finance, formerly doing business as Modern Finance Co., vs. Gilliam and Sandy Tuggle. Plaintiff awarded $3,197.69 by default, plus interest, court costs.
• Motorists Insurance Companies (subrogee of JAM Marketing Inc.) vs. Lisa Witters. Plaintiff awarded $6,669 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. Robert Evers. Plaintiff awarded $4,834.23 by default, plus court costs.
• Norwest Bank, South Dakota/NA, vs. Veronica Ashton. Plaintiff awarded $4,577.76 by default, plus court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Amanda F. Easterday and Donald A. Harlan Jr. Plaintiff awarded $7,146.05 by default, plus court costs.
• Reub Williams & Sons Inc. vs. Matt Werking. Plaintiff awarded $1,150.28 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• People's Bank vs. Timothy Brown. Plaintiff awarded $6,986.22 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• James L. Walmer vs. Coleen E. Blair. Plaintiff awarded $1,234.21 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Linda Speirs, $1,363; Eva L. Brown, $3,114.05; and Kelly Jefferson, $1,597.40.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Rinker Boat Co. Inc. vs. Safety Storage Inc.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Lake Tippecanoe Siding & Window Co. vs. Howard Johnson, doing business as Howard Johnson & Associates.
• Ronald Yeiter vs. Lake City Bank.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Robert J. and Janet K. Rupp. Aug. 10.
• Leigh Ann and Daniel K. Zachary. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $341 per week in child support. Aug. 11.
• Barbara (former name Tillberry restored) and Robert Ditton Sr. Aug. 17.
• Debra L. and Terry L. Cassidy. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Aug. 17.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Paul D. and Robin Lorraine Green.
Other Action
• Richard Orban vs. David A. Melching. James L. Walmer is appointed receiver for the purposes of managing and winding up the affairs of the partnership known as Carpet Express, LLP.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Farmers State Bank vs. Antonio and Kristi D. Manella, North Eagle Place, Syracuse, and Towne Mortgage Co., Sterling Heights, Mich. Plaintiff seeks $44,008.45 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, $3,100 in attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. the following people for fines in an appropriate amount and orders requiring compliance regarding violations: Milford Stephens, South CR 750W, Claypool; Harry and Patricia Wolford, Old Road 30E, Pierceton; Judy Stahl, West Main Street, Mentone; Deborah Ruch, Tepee Drive, Warsaw; and Beverly Chaudhri, Indianapolis. The complaints are regarding garbage/rubbish on properties in Kosciusko County.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. vs. Troy and Debora Smith and Thomas S. and Jeanne M. Richards, all of 15th Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $34,783.75 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. (subrogee of Randy L. Walter) vs. Steve Sutherlin, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and Brendal Scott Sutherlin, Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $2,620.92 as paid to insured claimant, Walter, after an Oct. 14, 1994, auto accident at the intersection of Ind. 13 and West Maple Grove Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• GE Capital Mortgage Services Inc. vs. Lee M. and Kimberly D. Bradley, Ind. 13S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $55,106.65 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Thomas L. Bell and Ival J. Bloocher, both of North Main Street, Sidney, and First National Bank of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $25,959.16 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Sally A. Kaufman, North CR 300E, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $65,556.32 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Jeffrey T. and Penny Short, South Peru Road, Silver Lake, vs. Gregory Whiteman, West CR 1300S, Silver Lake. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 12, 1997, auto accident on CR 1300S. Plaintiffs also seek court costs an request a trial by jury.
• Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. Karen S. and Earl L. Gardner, Harbor Landing, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks possession of manufactured home, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• Jennifer L. Yoder vs. Grange Insurance Co., Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks an amount to compensate for losses and damage resulting from a Dec. 17, 1997, auto accident on Ind. 15, Leesburg, involving an uninsured motorist. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Chad R. Harris, Columbia City, and Scott L. Meadows, West Tower Street, Pierceton, vs. Loretta L. Treece, North CR 1200W, Cromwell. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Feb. 9, 1999, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 13 and CR 350N, North Webster. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Gloria Andrews, Rochester, seeks visitation with her 1-year-old grandson who lives with his mother, Angel Rena Rouch, East Sandy Road, Warsaw. Andrews is the child's maternal grandmother.
• Aurora Loan Services Inc. vs. Floyd and Lori A. Cissom, North Westwood Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $79,269.29 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, in attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Danielle and Daniel Conley vs. Clark Dale Roth, Verndale, Minn.; Swift Transportation Corp., Shoals, Ind.; and Swift Leasing Com Inc., Fort Wayne. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a May 17, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of CR 200N and U.S. 30. Plaintiff also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bentley
Donald Bentley, Milford, and Mary Lou Duraham-Bentley, Gallipolis, Ohio. They were married Sept. 11, 1996, and separated Sept. 17, 1996. There are no minor children.
Bremer
Charles N. Bremer, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Sandra K. Bremer, South Country Club Road, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 5, 1999, and separated June 15, 1999. There are no minor children.
Carnes
David L. Carnes, EMS T32 Lane, and Kris D. Carnes, East CR 225S, Winona Lake. They were married Aug. 5, 1991, and separated Feb. 20, 1999. There is one minor child.
Clay
Kristine C. and Michael Clay, EMS B15 Lane, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 26, 1996, and separated Aug. 16, 1999. There are two minor children.
Conley
John Lloyd Conley, South CR 275E, Warsaw, and Susan Kay Conley, East Birchwood Court, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 27, 1982, and separated July 29, 1999. There are no minor children.
England
Mildred L. England, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, and James C. England, West CR 500S, Mentone. They were married July 6, 1991, and separated July 20, 1999. There are no minor children.
Osborn
Janice S. Osborn, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Michael R. Osborn, Atwood. They were married Nov. 15, 1969, and separated in October 1993. There are no minor children.
Utter
Walter W. Utter, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Sabrina A. Utter, West CR 100S, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 9, 1998, and separated April 10, 1999. There are no minor children.
Wright
Melinda Wright, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, and Mark A. Wright, Fox Farm Road, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 24, 1994, and separated Jan. 30, 1999. There is one minor child.
Legal Separation
West
Lisa A. West, Elkhart County, and James R. West, Cherokee, N.C. No information available as to dates of marriage or separation.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Teresa J. Cosgrove, $3,356.91, and Douglas K. Baumert, $4,942.74.
• State of Indiana vs. Sue Brown-Dagley. Plaintiff awarded $1,302 by default, plus court costs.
• Three Rivers Federal Credit Union vs. Morgan S. Rodey. Plaintiff awarded $26,398.87 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Ray Blosser. Plaintiff awarded $4,442.56 by default.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Mark and Bonnie L. Poe. Plaintiff awarded $3,913.76, plus court costs.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Steve and Deanna Salmons. Plaintiff awarded $78,281.92 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Julio DeGante vs. Debra M. Lee. Summary judgment granted in favor of Lee and against DeGante.
• Harold E. and Mary Lavonne Larison vs. Jack and Joy Morris. Plaintiffs awarded cancellation of contract, possession of real estate and mobile home and judgment of $3,118.95.
Name Change
• Lonnie Flory's request to change the name of her minor child from Nichole Elaine Clark to Nichole Elaine Flory is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed:
• William A. and Kay Kelly vs. Christopher L. Tucker.
• Sharon K. Day vs. Theodore A. and Nancy Beer.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• John H. Holt vs. Sally Nicely and Martha Crider.
• Nanette George Miller vs. Laura L. Arnett.
• Edwin and Doris Friddle vs. J. Bart and Cinda Culver.
• Key Trust Co., personal representative of the estate of Geraldine Linn, vs. Wolverine Mutual Insurance.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Fleet Mortgage Corp. vs. Scott A. Moody, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Chrisytal Marie (former name Sexton restored) and Brian Allen Newell. Aug. 9.
• Dawn Marie and Troy Michael Craig. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $52 per week in child support. Aug. 10.
• James L. Mangus and Jo Ellen (former name VanCleave restored). Aug. 10.
• Sheryl L. and Noah Hendrickson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $88 per week in child support. Aug. 12.
• Julie Ann and Patrick William Nutter. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Aug. 13.
• Eva Jo and Terry L. Bowser. Couple awarded joint custody of their four minor children. Aug. 13.
• Daryla K. and Michael J. Monesmith. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. Aug. 16.
• Robert P. and Christina R. Murphy. Custody and child support to be determined at a later date. Aug. 17.
• Cathy Lynn and Kim Edward Derf. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $96 per week in child support. Aug. 19.
• Cynthia Margaret and Steven Howard Greider. Aug. 23.
• Sharmalee and Dennis Edward Irvine. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Aug. 23.
• Leo Harris and Barbara Jane (former name Earl restored). Aug. 23.
• Bennie Keyes and Beth A. (former name Conley restored). Aug. 25.
• William Ray and Hazel Chrissy Newsome. Aug. 25.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Donna J. and Harold Hillard.
• Shauna and Aaron LaLonde.
Other Action
• Tony D. Griffith's request for a probationary driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes and child visitation only.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Melody Collett, doing business as Affordable Bookkeeping Services, 4330 Old Ind. 15N #36, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,785. Debts: $11,079.
• William Hunt, 1624 E. CR 800S, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $500. Debts: $21,119.
• William Long Jr. and Sabrina Long, also known as Sabrina Foreman, 3431 Ind. 13, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,448. Debts: $44,331.
• Dennis Neidig, 1677 12th Road, Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $115,150. Debts: $130,337.
• Robert Palmer and Kelly Palmer, also known as Kelly Clark, 173 Meadows, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,255. Debts: $78,391.
• Arless and Wendy Seabolt, 18411 W. Olson Road, Rochester. Chapter 13. Assets: $81,834. Debts: $101,359.
• Daniel Brandt and Tamara Brandt, also known as Tamara Farias, 920 Anchorage Road #86, Warsaw. Chapter 13. Assets: $29,630. Debts: $46,091.
• Gary Buday and Carol Buday, also known as Carol Dean, 107 N. Thompson St., Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $14,680. Debts: $119,060.
• Vicki Estep, 12740-H N. CR 250E, Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $8,777. Debts: $26,654.
• Robert Mansfield III, 512 Turtle Bay, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $620. Debts: $8,581.
• Jeremy and Angela McDougal, 119 W. Cherry St., Etna Green. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,440. Debts: $28,742.
• Constance Nelson, 404 Singer Road #15, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,392. Debts: $55,350. [[In-content Ad]]
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