Times-Union Court News 09-09-1998

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

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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Carl Eugene Schwartz, 23, North CR 1100W, Bourbon, and Lou Ann Hostetler, 22, CR 56, Nappanee.
• James L.Coplin, 37, and Elise Madeleine Mahan, 36, both of Edgewater Avenue, Syracuse.
• Garry Wayne Nichols, 40, Perry Street, Warsaw, and Jana Sue Gill, 28, North Lake Street, Warsaw.
• Jason Michael Bledsoe, 21, and Kimberly Jean Marshall, 22, both of East CR 450N, Warsaw.
• Lester W. Booher, 34, and Kim Louise Davis, 28, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Kenneth James Baxter, 28, and Michelle Monet Heyvaert, 29, both of East State Street, Etna Green.
• Roger L. Korenstra, 45, East CR 1120N, Syracuse, and Marcia D. Penrose, 43, Elkhart.
• Philip E. Handy, 35, North CR 300E, Leesburg, and Nadine Ren Clark, 25, Elkhart.
• Ricky D. Mulldune, 29, and Amber Leanna Barnett, 24, both of East Long Spur Lane, Warsaw.
• Randall C. Hollon, 39, and Rebecca S. Hollon, 37, both of EMS W17 Lane, North Webster.
• Lavern Jon Helmuth, 30, Bremen, and Carla Diana Schwartz, 22, North CR 950W, Nappanee.
• Gregory Allen Patrick, 27, and Kathy Lynn Wadkins, 27, both of Nye Street, Warsaw.
• Marvin E. Borkholder, 29, Bremen, and Erma C. Troyer, 26, North CR 1000W, Nappanee.
• Earl Bontrager, 24, Bremen, and Wendy Sue Schwartz, 21, West CR 1200, Nappanee.
• Blake Alan Crousore, 27, and Kara Ann White, 27, both of Carol Stream, Ill.

Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Kosciusko County REMC vs. Kristy L. McKenna. Plaintiff awarded $465.
• Cathy and Michael Schmucker vs. Chris Frye. Plaintiff awarded $992.
• Quine Enterprises Inc. vs. Ray Larimer. Plaintiff awarded $1,075.
• American General Finance Inc. vs. Shannon Hursey. Plaintiff awarded $1,086.47.
• Lakeside Chevrolet awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dennis Jones, $239.99, and Alejandro Carbajal, $503.02.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Norma L. Biltz, $225.25; Rosemary Boggs, $559.74; Leah M. and John A. Denney, $1,139.70; Terry and Yvonne Elliott, $658.34; Cindy L. Greenwood, $565.39; Hector Acosta, $345.48; Nicole Lynn Searfoss, $372.29; and Jeffrey L. Hale, $485.07.
• Kenneth Anglin vs. Robert Ford. Plaintiff awarded $384.55.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rachel Gorman, $1,997.56; Vickie Wooldridge, $2,772.28.
• Terry Conley and Lori Conley vs. Susan Bellamy. Plaintiffs awarded $2,198.
• Lavender Law Offices vs. Jeannie Pierach. Plaintiff awarded $832.50.
• NIPSCO Inc. vs. Wes F. Mullins. Plaintiff awarded $2,457.29.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Bruce D. Gross, $984.10; Lucinda S. McMillan, $377.52; Tamara S. Miller, $525.58; Athne J. Gibson, $179,.92; Chad E. Harter, $200.44; Kathryn Hays, $204.93; Linda Hernandez, $221.68; Mary Alice Hernandez, $508.26; Fernando Malagon, $124.84; Teresa Bonilla, $504.64;
Also, Sally K. Charles, $218.02; Ted W. Elliott, $158.89; Robyn J. Faurote, $339.77; Kelly J. Nichols, $702.54; Donald E. Sloan, $574.99; and Todd Warren, $611.70.
• Lisa Regenos vs. Jeanett Wood. Plaintiff awarded $305.
• BJ Rentals, doing business as Colortyme, vs. Brenda Miller. Plaintiff awarded $621.76.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Patricia A. Bradley, $197.76; and Judy L. Hawkins, $178.76.
• Ohio Casualty Insurance Group vs. Robert Brindle, doing business as B&W Roofing. Plaintiff awarded $2,076.57.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jesse and Laura K. Brito, $1,931.16; Lourdes Alonso, $536.65; Teresa Doescher, $1,232.55; and Curtis and Tara Lepper, $536.89;
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. John E. Weaver. Plaintiff awarded $66.82.
• Amelia and Grady Helton vs. Johnny Helton. Plaintiffs awarded $450.
• Pamela and Audie Bolinger vs. Jane Thompson. Plaintiffs awarded $529.
• McKenzie Check Advance of Indiana, LLC, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Clinton Hubler, $215; Jack Abbott, $10; and Sarah Avalos, $215.
• Stump's LP Gas Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Debra Gerber, $207.61; Shannon Aronhalt, $166.46; Adam Stromatt, $182.78; Sally Nelson, $447.07; Paul Gildner, $187.58; and Tom Edmunds, $153.27.
• Terry and Linda Hall vs. Richard Lowe. Plaintiff awarded $2,450.
• Dorothy Poor vs. Keith and Melissa L. Lindley. Plaintiff awarded $2,802.

Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $100 in April was Daniel G. Ousley, 18, Claypool.
Fined $50 in June was Oscar W. Tipton, 25, North Manchester.
Fined $50 in April was Amy L. Nicolai, 17, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in August were Nancy S. Friddle, 42, Warsaw; Steven G. Davis, 26, Warsaw; and Joshua Fisher, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in July were Jean M. Roder, 30, Cromwell; Gustavo Iglecias, 23, Winona Lake; and Francisco J. Ramirez, 28, Milford.
Fined $7 in February was Nick A. Scribner, 18, North Webster.
Fined $27 in January was Travis M. Rogers, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in November was Joshua J. Carpenter, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October was David Hilliker, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August were Buddy R. Chandler, 43, Pierceton; Jolene H. Schumucker, 22, Nappanee; Juanita B. Silvestre, 27, Warsaw; Kim M. Reith, 34, Syracuse; Robyn J. Faroute, 28, Warsaw;and Eric N. Hoffhien, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in July were Jamie R. Losee, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June was Pete R. Melendez, 16, Milford.
Fined $12 in January was Bradly W. Morris, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Jesus Lozano, 24, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in June was Craig N. Larimer, 21, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in April were Bethann Ousley, 28, Syracuse, and Bradley R. Searfoss, 19, Leesburg.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in August was Jennifer E. Early, 29, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in July was Gilbert Lopez, 44, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Christy L. Guipe, 21, Warsaw.
Improper Taillights - Fined $7 in July was Rebecca A. Shankster, 17, Milford.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in July were James B. Thomas, 25, Leesburg, and Joe R. Ewen, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was James D. Sexton, 28, Pierceton.
Failure To Use Headlights - Fined $7 in August was Jason M. Hamilton, 28, Larwill.
Fined $7 in July was Joe R. Ewen, 34, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in July was David T. Avery, 36, Leesburg.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in July was April R. Lahey, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Jennifer L. Miller, 18, Pierceton.
False Registration - Fined $7 in July was Carl D. Saint, 20, Winona Lake.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in June was Lori A. Dawson, 38, Warsaw.
No Financial Responsibility - Fined $25 in June was Sunshine Kyler, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in May was Joshua J. Rollins, 20, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in March was Josheb R. Larrison, 23, Nappanee.
Open Container Violation - Fined $24.50 in June was Frank D. Brown, 26, Cromwell.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in April was Judy A. Hall, 38, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in June was Stephen J. Holt, 44, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in August was Danny J. Moon, 27, Silver Lake.
Fined $20 in July were Ronda S. Williams, 35, Warsaw; Linda K.Hite, 17, Warsaw; and Bonita J. Nellans, 50, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in April was Juan Rivera, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in November was David Hilliker, 30, Warsaw.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Clarence D. and Deborah M. Hall, North CR 150E, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $7,323.43 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Illinois Farmers Insurance vs. Roger Lee Hale, Kosciusko County Jail, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $30,466.97 held in escrow from proceeds of real estate sale following a fire at Hale's residence, of which he was convicted of arson. Plaintiff also seeks court costs, attorney fees and treble damages.
• NBD Bank/NA vs. Joseph Z. Holt and Antoniette Fiorentino-Holt, Meadowview Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $16,861.24 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, and foreclosure of security agreement as prior to other liens, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• James and Barbara Risner vs. Florence T. Martzloff. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 14, 1996, auto accident on South Southwood Drive, Warsaw.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Grant Karpe vs. Main Channel Marina Inc. Plaintiff awarded $4,436.25, plus court costs.
• Illinois Farmers Insurance vs. Donald Christianson. Plaintiff awarded $1,391.84 by default, plus court costs.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Robert Miller. Plaintiff awarded $3,736.80 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Erie Insurance Group vs. Christopher Wilson. Plaintiff awarded $1,162.08 by default, plus court costs.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Kevin Judd, vs. David Lee Perksin. Plaintiff awarded $7,682.05 by default, plus court costs.
• Illinois Farmers Insurance Co. vs. Joseph Whitley and Joseph Whitley vs. Willie M. Leffridge. Plaintiff takes nothing by way of its complaint and Whitley takes nothing from Leffridge by way of his third-party complaint.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Ryan L. Stuckman vs. Jeffrey T. Streby.
• Everett and Carol Thornsbury vs. Larken Income Plus Limited Partnership III, doing business as Holiday Inn of Warsaw.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Chevy Chase Bank vs. Arnold L. Johnson.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Mary L. and Ruben Espinoza. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $172 per week in child support. Aug. 28.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• BankAmerica Housing Services Inc. vs. Joseph Sloop, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Michelle Sloop, South Main Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks (1) possession of personal property, plus alleged damages, attorney fees and court costs, and (2) $23,037.44 due on contract, plus attorney fees, costs incurred and court costs.
• State of Indiana vs. Debra Baker, Sharon Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $676.72 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• Jack N. and Joyce Maule vs. Bruce Kenworthy, North Barbee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek to terminate real estate contract, plus court costs.
• Midwest Poultry Services, L.P., an Indiana limited partnership, vs. Morris & Associates Inc. and Thomas Camille Hrbac, Clinton, Miss. Plaintiff seeks $222,378.85 due on account, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• Applied Computer Techniques Inc. vs. Eyetel Technologies, Ogden Point Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $10,048 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Linda Schrader vs. Max Busz, Duane May, Marek Jarski, Ray Monteith and Mike Wallen. Plaintiff seeks $40,000 in each of five counts for loss of income resulting from termination reportedly for complaining of alleged sexual harassment. Plaintiff also seeks compensatory damages and punitive damages of three times that amount or $50,000, whichever is greater, plus court costs and attorney fees.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bays
Julie E. Bays, East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Jack L. Bays, North Parker Street, Warsaw. They were married June 3, 1977, and separated July 8, 1998. There are no minor children.
Fischer
Carl John Fischer III, North CR 1000E, Cromwell, and Janine Marie Fischer, Kailua, Hawaii. They were married Oct. 15, 1994, and separated June 2, 1998. There are two minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Thomas V. Buskirk vs. John and Bonnie Fitzpatrick. Plaintiff awarded $2,811.46, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• Thomas V. Buskirk vs. Brian C. and Debra S. Carter. Plaintiff awarded $2,326.60, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
Name Change
• Donald L. and Darleen D. Pletcher's request to change the name of their minor child from Jamie Lee Luley to Jamie Lee Pletcher is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Bercot Inc. vs. city of Warsaw. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Claudia K Reinhold and Jonathan Fussle vs. Randall L. Riddle and Wolverine Mutual Insurance Co.
• Barbara Barrett vs. Vicki Elder.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Kim and John Walgamuth. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $68 per week in child support. Aug. 25.
• Brett A. Garver and Melissa J. (former name Proctor restored). Aug. 25.
• Joan E. and Mitchell Castle. Aug. 26.
• Jon David Howland and Joyce A. (former name West restored). Aug. 26.
• Terry Lee Kirkwood and Linda Sharon Slone (former name Hursey restored). Aug. 26.
• Donna (former name Derkis restored) and Bill Slone. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $70 per week in child support. Aug. 27.
• Kyra L. Beaver and Ross A. Heironimus. Aug. 28.
• Shelly K. and William E. Rayburn. Aug. 31.
• Carrie and Mark Schambers. Sept. 2.
• Shanon L. (former name Heritz restored) and Paul J. Kennedy. Sept. 2.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Kim A. and Linda K. Leake.
• Phyllis J. and Floyd Hall.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Carl Eugene Schwartz, 23, North CR 1100W, Bourbon, and Lou Ann Hostetler, 22, CR 56, Nappanee.
• James L.Coplin, 37, and Elise Madeleine Mahan, 36, both of Edgewater Avenue, Syracuse.
• Garry Wayne Nichols, 40, Perry Street, Warsaw, and Jana Sue Gill, 28, North Lake Street, Warsaw.
• Jason Michael Bledsoe, 21, and Kimberly Jean Marshall, 22, both of East CR 450N, Warsaw.
• Lester W. Booher, 34, and Kim Louise Davis, 28, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Kenneth James Baxter, 28, and Michelle Monet Heyvaert, 29, both of East State Street, Etna Green.
• Roger L. Korenstra, 45, East CR 1120N, Syracuse, and Marcia D. Penrose, 43, Elkhart.
• Philip E. Handy, 35, North CR 300E, Leesburg, and Nadine Ren Clark, 25, Elkhart.
• Ricky D. Mulldune, 29, and Amber Leanna Barnett, 24, both of East Long Spur Lane, Warsaw.
• Randall C. Hollon, 39, and Rebecca S. Hollon, 37, both of EMS W17 Lane, North Webster.
• Lavern Jon Helmuth, 30, Bremen, and Carla Diana Schwartz, 22, North CR 950W, Nappanee.
• Gregory Allen Patrick, 27, and Kathy Lynn Wadkins, 27, both of Nye Street, Warsaw.
• Marvin E. Borkholder, 29, Bremen, and Erma C. Troyer, 26, North CR 1000W, Nappanee.
• Earl Bontrager, 24, Bremen, and Wendy Sue Schwartz, 21, West CR 1200, Nappanee.
• Blake Alan Crousore, 27, and Kara Ann White, 27, both of Carol Stream, Ill.

Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Kosciusko County REMC vs. Kristy L. McKenna. Plaintiff awarded $465.
• Cathy and Michael Schmucker vs. Chris Frye. Plaintiff awarded $992.
• Quine Enterprises Inc. vs. Ray Larimer. Plaintiff awarded $1,075.
• American General Finance Inc. vs. Shannon Hursey. Plaintiff awarded $1,086.47.
• Lakeside Chevrolet awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dennis Jones, $239.99, and Alejandro Carbajal, $503.02.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Norma L. Biltz, $225.25; Rosemary Boggs, $559.74; Leah M. and John A. Denney, $1,139.70; Terry and Yvonne Elliott, $658.34; Cindy L. Greenwood, $565.39; Hector Acosta, $345.48; Nicole Lynn Searfoss, $372.29; and Jeffrey L. Hale, $485.07.
• Kenneth Anglin vs. Robert Ford. Plaintiff awarded $384.55.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rachel Gorman, $1,997.56; Vickie Wooldridge, $2,772.28.
• Terry Conley and Lori Conley vs. Susan Bellamy. Plaintiffs awarded $2,198.
• Lavender Law Offices vs. Jeannie Pierach. Plaintiff awarded $832.50.
• NIPSCO Inc. vs. Wes F. Mullins. Plaintiff awarded $2,457.29.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Bruce D. Gross, $984.10; Lucinda S. McMillan, $377.52; Tamara S. Miller, $525.58; Athne J. Gibson, $179,.92; Chad E. Harter, $200.44; Kathryn Hays, $204.93; Linda Hernandez, $221.68; Mary Alice Hernandez, $508.26; Fernando Malagon, $124.84; Teresa Bonilla, $504.64;
Also, Sally K. Charles, $218.02; Ted W. Elliott, $158.89; Robyn J. Faurote, $339.77; Kelly J. Nichols, $702.54; Donald E. Sloan, $574.99; and Todd Warren, $611.70.
• Lisa Regenos vs. Jeanett Wood. Plaintiff awarded $305.
• BJ Rentals, doing business as Colortyme, vs. Brenda Miller. Plaintiff awarded $621.76.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Patricia A. Bradley, $197.76; and Judy L. Hawkins, $178.76.
• Ohio Casualty Insurance Group vs. Robert Brindle, doing business as B&W Roofing. Plaintiff awarded $2,076.57.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jesse and Laura K. Brito, $1,931.16; Lourdes Alonso, $536.65; Teresa Doescher, $1,232.55; and Curtis and Tara Lepper, $536.89;
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. John E. Weaver. Plaintiff awarded $66.82.
• Amelia and Grady Helton vs. Johnny Helton. Plaintiffs awarded $450.
• Pamela and Audie Bolinger vs. Jane Thompson. Plaintiffs awarded $529.
• McKenzie Check Advance of Indiana, LLC, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Clinton Hubler, $215; Jack Abbott, $10; and Sarah Avalos, $215.
• Stump's LP Gas Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Debra Gerber, $207.61; Shannon Aronhalt, $166.46; Adam Stromatt, $182.78; Sally Nelson, $447.07; Paul Gildner, $187.58; and Tom Edmunds, $153.27.
• Terry and Linda Hall vs. Richard Lowe. Plaintiff awarded $2,450.
• Dorothy Poor vs. Keith and Melissa L. Lindley. Plaintiff awarded $2,802.

Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $100 in April was Daniel G. Ousley, 18, Claypool.
Fined $50 in June was Oscar W. Tipton, 25, North Manchester.
Fined $50 in April was Amy L. Nicolai, 17, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in August were Nancy S. Friddle, 42, Warsaw; Steven G. Davis, 26, Warsaw; and Joshua Fisher, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in July were Jean M. Roder, 30, Cromwell; Gustavo Iglecias, 23, Winona Lake; and Francisco J. Ramirez, 28, Milford.
Fined $7 in February was Nick A. Scribner, 18, North Webster.
Fined $27 in January was Travis M. Rogers, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in November was Joshua J. Carpenter, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October was David Hilliker, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August were Buddy R. Chandler, 43, Pierceton; Jolene H. Schumucker, 22, Nappanee; Juanita B. Silvestre, 27, Warsaw; Kim M. Reith, 34, Syracuse; Robyn J. Faroute, 28, Warsaw;and Eric N. Hoffhien, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in July were Jamie R. Losee, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June was Pete R. Melendez, 16, Milford.
Fined $12 in January was Bradly W. Morris, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Jesus Lozano, 24, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in June was Craig N. Larimer, 21, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in April were Bethann Ousley, 28, Syracuse, and Bradley R. Searfoss, 19, Leesburg.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in August was Jennifer E. Early, 29, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in July was Gilbert Lopez, 44, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Christy L. Guipe, 21, Warsaw.
Improper Taillights - Fined $7 in July was Rebecca A. Shankster, 17, Milford.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in July were James B. Thomas, 25, Leesburg, and Joe R. Ewen, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was James D. Sexton, 28, Pierceton.
Failure To Use Headlights - Fined $7 in August was Jason M. Hamilton, 28, Larwill.
Fined $7 in July was Joe R. Ewen, 34, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in July was David T. Avery, 36, Leesburg.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in July was April R. Lahey, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Jennifer L. Miller, 18, Pierceton.
False Registration - Fined $7 in July was Carl D. Saint, 20, Winona Lake.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in June was Lori A. Dawson, 38, Warsaw.
No Financial Responsibility - Fined $25 in June was Sunshine Kyler, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in May was Joshua J. Rollins, 20, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in March was Josheb R. Larrison, 23, Nappanee.
Open Container Violation - Fined $24.50 in June was Frank D. Brown, 26, Cromwell.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in April was Judy A. Hall, 38, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in June was Stephen J. Holt, 44, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in August was Danny J. Moon, 27, Silver Lake.
Fined $20 in July were Ronda S. Williams, 35, Warsaw; Linda K.Hite, 17, Warsaw; and Bonita J. Nellans, 50, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in April was Juan Rivera, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in November was David Hilliker, 30, Warsaw.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Clarence D. and Deborah M. Hall, North CR 150E, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $7,323.43 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Illinois Farmers Insurance vs. Roger Lee Hale, Kosciusko County Jail, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $30,466.97 held in escrow from proceeds of real estate sale following a fire at Hale's residence, of which he was convicted of arson. Plaintiff also seeks court costs, attorney fees and treble damages.
• NBD Bank/NA vs. Joseph Z. Holt and Antoniette Fiorentino-Holt, Meadowview Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $16,861.24 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, and foreclosure of security agreement as prior to other liens, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• James and Barbara Risner vs. Florence T. Martzloff. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 14, 1996, auto accident on South Southwood Drive, Warsaw.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Grant Karpe vs. Main Channel Marina Inc. Plaintiff awarded $4,436.25, plus court costs.
• Illinois Farmers Insurance vs. Donald Christianson. Plaintiff awarded $1,391.84 by default, plus court costs.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Robert Miller. Plaintiff awarded $3,736.80 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Erie Insurance Group vs. Christopher Wilson. Plaintiff awarded $1,162.08 by default, plus court costs.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Kevin Judd, vs. David Lee Perksin. Plaintiff awarded $7,682.05 by default, plus court costs.
• Illinois Farmers Insurance Co. vs. Joseph Whitley and Joseph Whitley vs. Willie M. Leffridge. Plaintiff takes nothing by way of its complaint and Whitley takes nothing from Leffridge by way of his third-party complaint.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Ryan L. Stuckman vs. Jeffrey T. Streby.
• Everett and Carol Thornsbury vs. Larken Income Plus Limited Partnership III, doing business as Holiday Inn of Warsaw.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Chevy Chase Bank vs. Arnold L. Johnson.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Mary L. and Ruben Espinoza. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $172 per week in child support. Aug. 28.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• BankAmerica Housing Services Inc. vs. Joseph Sloop, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Michelle Sloop, South Main Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks (1) possession of personal property, plus alleged damages, attorney fees and court costs, and (2) $23,037.44 due on contract, plus attorney fees, costs incurred and court costs.
• State of Indiana vs. Debra Baker, Sharon Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $676.72 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• Jack N. and Joyce Maule vs. Bruce Kenworthy, North Barbee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek to terminate real estate contract, plus court costs.
• Midwest Poultry Services, L.P., an Indiana limited partnership, vs. Morris & Associates Inc. and Thomas Camille Hrbac, Clinton, Miss. Plaintiff seeks $222,378.85 due on account, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• Applied Computer Techniques Inc. vs. Eyetel Technologies, Ogden Point Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $10,048 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Linda Schrader vs. Max Busz, Duane May, Marek Jarski, Ray Monteith and Mike Wallen. Plaintiff seeks $40,000 in each of five counts for loss of income resulting from termination reportedly for complaining of alleged sexual harassment. Plaintiff also seeks compensatory damages and punitive damages of three times that amount or $50,000, whichever is greater, plus court costs and attorney fees.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bays
Julie E. Bays, East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Jack L. Bays, North Parker Street, Warsaw. They were married June 3, 1977, and separated July 8, 1998. There are no minor children.
Fischer
Carl John Fischer III, North CR 1000E, Cromwell, and Janine Marie Fischer, Kailua, Hawaii. They were married Oct. 15, 1994, and separated June 2, 1998. There are two minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Thomas V. Buskirk vs. John and Bonnie Fitzpatrick. Plaintiff awarded $2,811.46, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• Thomas V. Buskirk vs. Brian C. and Debra S. Carter. Plaintiff awarded $2,326.60, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
Name Change
• Donald L. and Darleen D. Pletcher's request to change the name of their minor child from Jamie Lee Luley to Jamie Lee Pletcher is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Bercot Inc. vs. city of Warsaw. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Claudia K Reinhold and Jonathan Fussle vs. Randall L. Riddle and Wolverine Mutual Insurance Co.
• Barbara Barrett vs. Vicki Elder.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Kim and John Walgamuth. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $68 per week in child support. Aug. 25.
• Brett A. Garver and Melissa J. (former name Proctor restored). Aug. 25.
• Joan E. and Mitchell Castle. Aug. 26.
• Jon David Howland and Joyce A. (former name West restored). Aug. 26.
• Terry Lee Kirkwood and Linda Sharon Slone (former name Hursey restored). Aug. 26.
• Donna (former name Derkis restored) and Bill Slone. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $70 per week in child support. Aug. 27.
• Kyra L. Beaver and Ross A. Heironimus. Aug. 28.
• Shelly K. and William E. Rayburn. Aug. 31.
• Carrie and Mark Schambers. Sept. 2.
• Shanon L. (former name Heritz restored) and Paul J. Kennedy. Sept. 2.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Kim A. and Linda K. Leake.
• Phyllis J. and Floyd Hall.
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