Times-Union Court News 09-15-1998
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:
• Maynard Hall Jr., 52, and Carolyn S. Hall, 49, both of West Prairie Street, Warsaw.
• Norman E. Hurt, 37, and Nina Sue Pherigo, 35, both of East High Street, Atwood.
• Lawrence W. Flannery, 37, and Debra Sue Easterday, 37, both of West Warren Avenue, Silver Lake.
• Harles Hughes, 47, and Darcy J. Douglas, 49, both of West CR 500S, Mentone.
• Arne L. Brenaman, 39, and Kimberly S. Pieske, 33, both of East Adams Road, Pierceton.
• Jeremy Lee Manns, 21, and Cindy Ann Goble, 21, both of West Wasp Way, Claypool.
• Arthur Alan Brown, 23, and Lee Ann Walker, 21, both of North Tamarack Street, Warsaw.
• Douglas Laurence Chaney, 21, Abilene, Texas, and Lisa Ann Neises, 26, West Pickwick Drive, Syracuse.
• Robert William Bradtmiller, 29, and Kimberly Sue McDonald, 35, both of Chicago, Ill.
• Daniel Lee Breske, 23, and Christy Jo Carpenter, 20, both of East CR 500N, Leesburg.
• Lavern Kauffman, 26, CR 50, Nappanee, and Martha Ellen Hochstetler, 23, North CR 500W, Milford.
• Rafael Messina Contreras, 21, and Shelly Marie Compton, 19, both of North Bonestead Road, Silver Lake.
• Jason David Engle, 23, and Venus Elena Oliver, 19, both of South CR 400E, Pierceton.
• William Henry Meade III, 26, and Kristin Marie Britt, 26, both of EMS B70 Lane, Warsaw.
• Adam James Crawford, 20, and Danielle Marie Vergon, 21, both of Walter Way, 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:
• Michelle Hamilton vs. Robert Hobart. Plaintiff awarded $274.75.
• McKenzie Check Advance of Indiana awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Susan Smith, $243, and Ben Keyes, $224.50.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Stephen J. Semons, $2,807.85; Larry H. Snyder, $535.63; Melinda K. Snyder, $915.51; Melissa and Clayton Tackett, $447.21; Helen and George Hester, $109.08; Douglas W. Holbrook, $1,073.47; David B. Hunt, $835.21; Kathleen J. and Al Parsons, $224.94; Bobbie Riddle and Brad A. Butler, $55; Roni S. Hackworth, $1,091.30; Patricia Thompson, $492.98; Jennifer S. Van Ness, $212.92; Anthony D. Winsatt and Roxie D. Hall, $264.95; and Kathy and Dan Yoder, $323.95.
• Sterling Management Ltd. vs. William and Bobbi Guard. Plaintiff awarded $835.
• Jessie M. Hall vs. Mike and Robin Smith. Plaintiff awarded $2,587.23.
• Collier's Commercial Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mike and Margie Caverly, $194.92, and Guy Miller, $107.20.
• Wabash Farm Bureau vs. Blayne A. Woodcock. Plaintiff awarded $181.87.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ronald Barley, $79.47; Judy Boyd, $148.80; and Bonnie Huffer, $246.20.
• Bryon Berry vs. Rodney Bays. Plaintiff awarded $396.02.
• Peggy Sellers vs. Mike Townsend. Plaintiff awarded $320.70.
• The Car Co. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeff Pranger, $700, and Charles and Sandra Truex, $800.
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 June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Angel Nocelotl, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jesus Silvestre, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in April, sentenced to 90 days in jail and license suspended six days was Bradley Oberlin, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Chris Plummer, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in April was Jack Daniels, Warsaw.
Driving Without A License -Fined $75 in January was Gustavo Murillo, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in September was Byron Baldwin, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Kenneth Copeland, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in September were Timothy M. Roe, 18, Rochester, and Juan J. Fuentes, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August were Joshua T. Peace, 24, Leesburg; Lionel Garza, 30, Warsaw; Ashley L. Dean, 17, Syracuse; Angela R. Jones, 20, North Manchester; Paul D. Howard, 53, Warsaw; G. Taylor Seward, 52, Warsaw; Robert M. Brunson, 24, Warsaw; Judy K. Yoder, 48, Warsaw; Pamela K. Myers, 46, Pierceton; Daniel A. Browning, 20, Warsaw; and Mike Ridenour, 30, North Manchester.
Fined $27 in July was Kellie Wolfe, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June was Rex A. Addair, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in January was Heidi R. Chilcutt, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August was Steven R. Hershberger, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in September were Gary K. Love, 52, Mentone, and Steven V. Klinger, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August were Travis M. Shively, 18, Warsaw; David D. Vu, 20, Syracuse; Mathew N. McHenry, 15, Leesburg; Brad A. Shouse, 23, North Manchester; Donna S. Bowling, 35, Syracuse; Patrick B. Rose, 18, Nappanee; John M. Kinder, 56, Leesburg; and Brandon T. Slone, 17, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in July were Clifford Daugherty, 17, Warsaw, and Timothy L. Bowen, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June was Roger D. Frantz, 19, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in March was R.W. Compson, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Christopher D. Wilcoxson, 26, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in September was Shawn C. Wentz, 17, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in September was Armando Lopez, 26, Warsaw.
Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in September was Armando Lopez, 26, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in August were Matthew J. Grady, 20, Winona Lake, and Maria E. Cruz, 65, Milford.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment (court costs only) in August against Lena F. Robinson, 61, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in July was Jessica L. Horning, 17, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in April was Ronnie G. Baldridge, 32, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in March was Margrett A. Wells, 26, North Webster.
No Motorcycle Endorsement - Fined $17 in March was Mark R. Hastings, 31, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
No Life Preservers As Required - Fined Jacob M. Eherenman, 20, Silver Lake.
Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in June was Nicholas J. Himes, 20, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in August were Leonardo Patino Rico, 36, Warsaw; Josh Boren, 21, Winona Lake; and Radolfo Garza-Perez, 40, Milford.
Fined $20 in June was Kelly A. Pepiton, 30, Winona Lake.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Intimidation - (July) Adam Ulrey, Pierceton.
False Police Reporting - (May) Jesus Silvestre, Warsaw.
Battery - (April) Jimmy Marsillett, 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) Derrick N. Richardson, 16, Leesburg; Bryan Sohl, 21, North Webster; Andrea L. Neumaier, 20, Syracuse.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees: Steve R. Miller and Vickie S. Ebbeler-Miller, North Barbee Road, Warsaw, $11,841.95; Troy Simonsen, Brookview Avenue, Warsaw, $4,857.71; and Randal Lee and Clara Rogers, North Park Avenue, Warsaw, $2,847.60.
• Lake City Bank vs. Peggy Hartsough. Plaintiff seeks $3,204.50 for check on which payment was stopped, plus court costs.
• Auto-Owners Insurance Co. vs. Eileen Crews, East Woodland Acres, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,075.34 as paid to insured claimant after a Sept. 30, 1997, auto accident on West Access Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Rebecca M. Patrick, South CR 400E, Claypool, $1,135.49, and Ronald Landis, Wayside Court, Warsaw, $3,481.69.
• Ty Starr vs. Warsaw Parks, LLC. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damage resulting from the destruction of his mobile home prior to the time allotted for him to remove it from the park, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates Inc., vs. Wilma G. Justice, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,597.88 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Lynn C. Stalter vs. Crown Consulting Firm Inc., Dennis P. Barnes and Leigh S. Crane. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of five counts to compensate for alleged breach of contract, negligence, breach of fiduciary duties, actual fraud and constructive fraud. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and punitive damages.
Marriage Dissolution
Mather
Charles J. Mather, Stonewall Court, Nappanee, and Sherry A. Mather, Goshen. They were married Aug. 12, 1967, and separated Feb. 15, 1998. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Rueben P. Larkin. Plaintiff awarded $8,133.15 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Joyce Hamman. Plaintiff awarded $750.17 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Larry P. and Peggy L. Hartline, $4,899.27, and Christina Jones, $4,361.45.
• First of America vs. Grant R. Swank and Wawasee Boat Co. Inc. Plaintiff awarded possession of property by default, plus court costs.
• Superior Auto Inc. vs. Feliciano Gonzales Jr. Plaintiff awarded $5,303.72 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Thomas Krizmanich, doing business as Northern Indiana Sports & Orthopaedics, vs. Wade Starkey Sr.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• William M. Benzing and Debra S. (former name Carr restored). Aug. 31.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First Federal Savings Bank of Wabash vs. Stuart J. Alfano, trustee of the Stuart J. Alfano revocable trust; Judy T. Alfano, trustee of the Judy T. Alfano revocable trust; and Stuart J. and Judy T. Alfano, individually. Plaintiff seeks (1) $256,767.88 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment, and (2) $48,018.31 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Charles and Nancy Kline, East Northshore Drive, Syracuse, vs. Aaron Miller and Robert Jasch, both of Ind. 14W, Akron; and Joshua Brown and Toby Bostic, both of Northside Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek $9,962.30 for three times the amount of damage caused in a July 26, 1998, theft and subsequent damage of three personal watercraft, plus interest, $1,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Darvin DeWayne Setser Jr. vs. Samantha K. Stromatt, East CR 725S, Warsaw, and Adam S. Stromatt, North Lake Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,500 due on loan, plus court costs, foreclosure of lien and sale of vehicle to satisfy judgment.
• WE International Inc. vs. Progressive Technology Inc., Lawrenceville, Ga. Plaintiff seeks $3,875.52 due on account, plus interest, costs incurred, attorney fees and court costs.
• Judith Gonzales vs. Deanna Fay Church, North Mullen Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks return of corporate stock held for safekeeping, plus treble damages if property has been dissipated, and attorney fees.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Richard and Josephine Leiter, East CR 100N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an injunction requiring the Leiters to cease using their real estate as an automobile graveyard/junkyard or to petition for a special excepting requesting permission to expand their nonconforming use, plus court costs and monetary penalties until compliance is made.
• Nutritional Research Associates Inc. vs. Benny and Molly England, East CR 400S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks amount due on account, plus court costs.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Regina and Dan Harmon, South CR 100W, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring correction of the defects and failures of sewage disposal system, plus imposition of a fine.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Frank and Janice Guinn, Western Springs, Ill. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring removal of structure from property on East Lapointe Drive, Milford, plus imposition of a fine.
• Louis L. and Debbie Caperoon, doing business as Family Auto Center, vs. Dealer Direct Acceptance Corp., also known as Auto Plus Advantage. Plaintiffs seek $15,230 due on agreements, plus court costs, interest and statutory damages for alleged deception.
Marriage Dissolutions
Havens
Cheryl A. Havens, South Maple Street, Milford, and Michael H. Havens, Milford. They were married Nov. 4, 1989, and separated Aug. 16, 1998. There are no minor children.
Infante
Anselmo Infante, South High Street, Warsaw, and Phyllis Infante, Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. They were married May 8, 1989, and separated April 25, 1998. There are no minor children.
Cox
Candice A. Cox, Kosciusko County, and Barry E. Cox, North Eagle Place Syracuse. They were married Nov. 26, 1975, and separated Sept. 1, 1998. There is one minor child.
Hayslett
David and Ruth Hayslett, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 1, 1996, and separated July 28, 1998. There are no minor children.
Foreman
Karla F. Foreman, North CR 300E, Leesburg, and Steve L. Foreman, North Highland Place, Warsaw. They were married March 25, 1996, and separated Aug. 12, 1998. There are two minor children.
Hare
Twila D. Hare, Ligonier, and Kent E. Hare, East CR 1000N, Cromwell. They were married Aug. 24, 1983, and separated Aug. 8, 1998. There are no minor children.
Frye
Nathaniel E. Frye, Glad Street, Warsaw, and Ahnjuna E. Frye, East CR 225S, Winona Lake. They were married June 22, 1996, and separated March 10, 1997. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• Progressive Insurance Co., as subrogee of Jan Weaver, vs. Jason J. Waddle, Kevin M. Hall and Jack Leek. Plaintiff awarded $21,241.25 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Delos Jr. and Laura Niles, individually and as next best friend of Debra Niles, a minor, vs. Sarah K. Conley. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Dane and Tracy Thompson vs. Stonecreek Homes Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Shannon D. Bradley vs. Pinkney J. Pitts. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Curtis and Dorothy Bingham vs. Stonecreek Homes Inc. and Redman Homes Inc.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Jeffrey Lee and Kathryn Lynn Hufford. Sept. 1.
• Kristina L. and Stephen J. Holt. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $87 per week in child support. Sept. 1.
• Kerry F. and Tony R. Fuller. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $77 per week in child support. Sept. 2.
• Deborah J. (former name Barrett restored) and James V. Calhoun. Sept. 3.
• Gary B. and Marie A. Stockman. Sept. 3.
• Sandra Ann and Scott Allen Brown. Mother awarded custody of two and father awarded custody of one of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $110 per week in child support. Sept. 4.
• Tonia and Tad Schrock. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Sept. 4.
• Rex A. and Anita J. Orcutt. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Father ordered to pay $44 per week in child support. Sept. 8. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Maynard Hall Jr., 52, and Carolyn S. Hall, 49, both of West Prairie Street, Warsaw.
• Norman E. Hurt, 37, and Nina Sue Pherigo, 35, both of East High Street, Atwood.
• Lawrence W. Flannery, 37, and Debra Sue Easterday, 37, both of West Warren Avenue, Silver Lake.
• Harles Hughes, 47, and Darcy J. Douglas, 49, both of West CR 500S, Mentone.
• Arne L. Brenaman, 39, and Kimberly S. Pieske, 33, both of East Adams Road, Pierceton.
• Jeremy Lee Manns, 21, and Cindy Ann Goble, 21, both of West Wasp Way, Claypool.
• Arthur Alan Brown, 23, and Lee Ann Walker, 21, both of North Tamarack Street, Warsaw.
• Douglas Laurence Chaney, 21, Abilene, Texas, and Lisa Ann Neises, 26, West Pickwick Drive, Syracuse.
• Robert William Bradtmiller, 29, and Kimberly Sue McDonald, 35, both of Chicago, Ill.
• Daniel Lee Breske, 23, and Christy Jo Carpenter, 20, both of East CR 500N, Leesburg.
• Lavern Kauffman, 26, CR 50, Nappanee, and Martha Ellen Hochstetler, 23, North CR 500W, Milford.
• Rafael Messina Contreras, 21, and Shelly Marie Compton, 19, both of North Bonestead Road, Silver Lake.
• Jason David Engle, 23, and Venus Elena Oliver, 19, both of South CR 400E, Pierceton.
• William Henry Meade III, 26, and Kristin Marie Britt, 26, both of EMS B70 Lane, Warsaw.
• Adam James Crawford, 20, and Danielle Marie Vergon, 21, both of Walter Way, 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:
• Michelle Hamilton vs. Robert Hobart. Plaintiff awarded $274.75.
• McKenzie Check Advance of Indiana awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Susan Smith, $243, and Ben Keyes, $224.50.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Stephen J. Semons, $2,807.85; Larry H. Snyder, $535.63; Melinda K. Snyder, $915.51; Melissa and Clayton Tackett, $447.21; Helen and George Hester, $109.08; Douglas W. Holbrook, $1,073.47; David B. Hunt, $835.21; Kathleen J. and Al Parsons, $224.94; Bobbie Riddle and Brad A. Butler, $55; Roni S. Hackworth, $1,091.30; Patricia Thompson, $492.98; Jennifer S. Van Ness, $212.92; Anthony D. Winsatt and Roxie D. Hall, $264.95; and Kathy and Dan Yoder, $323.95.
• Sterling Management Ltd. vs. William and Bobbi Guard. Plaintiff awarded $835.
• Jessie M. Hall vs. Mike and Robin Smith. Plaintiff awarded $2,587.23.
• Collier's Commercial Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mike and Margie Caverly, $194.92, and Guy Miller, $107.20.
• Wabash Farm Bureau vs. Blayne A. Woodcock. Plaintiff awarded $181.87.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ronald Barley, $79.47; Judy Boyd, $148.80; and Bonnie Huffer, $246.20.
• Bryon Berry vs. Rodney Bays. Plaintiff awarded $396.02.
• Peggy Sellers vs. Mike Townsend. Plaintiff awarded $320.70.
• The Car Co. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeff Pranger, $700, and Charles and Sandra Truex, $800.
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 June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Angel Nocelotl, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jesus Silvestre, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in April, sentenced to 90 days in jail and license suspended six days was Bradley Oberlin, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Chris Plummer, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in April was Jack Daniels, Warsaw.
Driving Without A License -Fined $75 in January was Gustavo Murillo, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in September was Byron Baldwin, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Kenneth Copeland, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in September were Timothy M. Roe, 18, Rochester, and Juan J. Fuentes, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August were Joshua T. Peace, 24, Leesburg; Lionel Garza, 30, Warsaw; Ashley L. Dean, 17, Syracuse; Angela R. Jones, 20, North Manchester; Paul D. Howard, 53, Warsaw; G. Taylor Seward, 52, Warsaw; Robert M. Brunson, 24, Warsaw; Judy K. Yoder, 48, Warsaw; Pamela K. Myers, 46, Pierceton; Daniel A. Browning, 20, Warsaw; and Mike Ridenour, 30, North Manchester.
Fined $27 in July was Kellie Wolfe, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June was Rex A. Addair, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in January was Heidi R. Chilcutt, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August was Steven R. Hershberger, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in September were Gary K. Love, 52, Mentone, and Steven V. Klinger, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August were Travis M. Shively, 18, Warsaw; David D. Vu, 20, Syracuse; Mathew N. McHenry, 15, Leesburg; Brad A. Shouse, 23, North Manchester; Donna S. Bowling, 35, Syracuse; Patrick B. Rose, 18, Nappanee; John M. Kinder, 56, Leesburg; and Brandon T. Slone, 17, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in July were Clifford Daugherty, 17, Warsaw, and Timothy L. Bowen, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June was Roger D. Frantz, 19, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in March was R.W. Compson, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Christopher D. Wilcoxson, 26, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in September was Shawn C. Wentz, 17, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in September was Armando Lopez, 26, Warsaw.
Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in September was Armando Lopez, 26, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in August were Matthew J. Grady, 20, Winona Lake, and Maria E. Cruz, 65, Milford.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment (court costs only) in August against Lena F. Robinson, 61, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in July was Jessica L. Horning, 17, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in April was Ronnie G. Baldridge, 32, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in March was Margrett A. Wells, 26, North Webster.
No Motorcycle Endorsement - Fined $17 in March was Mark R. Hastings, 31, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
No Life Preservers As Required - Fined Jacob M. Eherenman, 20, Silver Lake.
Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in June was Nicholas J. Himes, 20, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in August were Leonardo Patino Rico, 36, Warsaw; Josh Boren, 21, Winona Lake; and Radolfo Garza-Perez, 40, Milford.
Fined $20 in June was Kelly A. Pepiton, 30, Winona Lake.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Intimidation - (July) Adam Ulrey, Pierceton.
False Police Reporting - (May) Jesus Silvestre, Warsaw.
Battery - (April) Jimmy Marsillett, 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) Derrick N. Richardson, 16, Leesburg; Bryan Sohl, 21, North Webster; Andrea L. Neumaier, 20, Syracuse.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees: Steve R. Miller and Vickie S. Ebbeler-Miller, North Barbee Road, Warsaw, $11,841.95; Troy Simonsen, Brookview Avenue, Warsaw, $4,857.71; and Randal Lee and Clara Rogers, North Park Avenue, Warsaw, $2,847.60.
• Lake City Bank vs. Peggy Hartsough. Plaintiff seeks $3,204.50 for check on which payment was stopped, plus court costs.
• Auto-Owners Insurance Co. vs. Eileen Crews, East Woodland Acres, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,075.34 as paid to insured claimant after a Sept. 30, 1997, auto accident on West Access Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Rebecca M. Patrick, South CR 400E, Claypool, $1,135.49, and Ronald Landis, Wayside Court, Warsaw, $3,481.69.
• Ty Starr vs. Warsaw Parks, LLC. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damage resulting from the destruction of his mobile home prior to the time allotted for him to remove it from the park, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates Inc., vs. Wilma G. Justice, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,597.88 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Lynn C. Stalter vs. Crown Consulting Firm Inc., Dennis P. Barnes and Leigh S. Crane. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of five counts to compensate for alleged breach of contract, negligence, breach of fiduciary duties, actual fraud and constructive fraud. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and punitive damages.
Marriage Dissolution
Mather
Charles J. Mather, Stonewall Court, Nappanee, and Sherry A. Mather, Goshen. They were married Aug. 12, 1967, and separated Feb. 15, 1998. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Rueben P. Larkin. Plaintiff awarded $8,133.15 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Joyce Hamman. Plaintiff awarded $750.17 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Larry P. and Peggy L. Hartline, $4,899.27, and Christina Jones, $4,361.45.
• First of America vs. Grant R. Swank and Wawasee Boat Co. Inc. Plaintiff awarded possession of property by default, plus court costs.
• Superior Auto Inc. vs. Feliciano Gonzales Jr. Plaintiff awarded $5,303.72 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Thomas Krizmanich, doing business as Northern Indiana Sports & Orthopaedics, vs. Wade Starkey Sr.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• William M. Benzing and Debra S. (former name Carr restored). Aug. 31.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First Federal Savings Bank of Wabash vs. Stuart J. Alfano, trustee of the Stuart J. Alfano revocable trust; Judy T. Alfano, trustee of the Judy T. Alfano revocable trust; and Stuart J. and Judy T. Alfano, individually. Plaintiff seeks (1) $256,767.88 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment, and (2) $48,018.31 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Charles and Nancy Kline, East Northshore Drive, Syracuse, vs. Aaron Miller and Robert Jasch, both of Ind. 14W, Akron; and Joshua Brown and Toby Bostic, both of Northside Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek $9,962.30 for three times the amount of damage caused in a July 26, 1998, theft and subsequent damage of three personal watercraft, plus interest, $1,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Darvin DeWayne Setser Jr. vs. Samantha K. Stromatt, East CR 725S, Warsaw, and Adam S. Stromatt, North Lake Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,500 due on loan, plus court costs, foreclosure of lien and sale of vehicle to satisfy judgment.
• WE International Inc. vs. Progressive Technology Inc., Lawrenceville, Ga. Plaintiff seeks $3,875.52 due on account, plus interest, costs incurred, attorney fees and court costs.
• Judith Gonzales vs. Deanna Fay Church, North Mullen Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks return of corporate stock held for safekeeping, plus treble damages if property has been dissipated, and attorney fees.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Richard and Josephine Leiter, East CR 100N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an injunction requiring the Leiters to cease using their real estate as an automobile graveyard/junkyard or to petition for a special excepting requesting permission to expand their nonconforming use, plus court costs and monetary penalties until compliance is made.
• Nutritional Research Associates Inc. vs. Benny and Molly England, East CR 400S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks amount due on account, plus court costs.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Regina and Dan Harmon, South CR 100W, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring correction of the defects and failures of sewage disposal system, plus imposition of a fine.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Frank and Janice Guinn, Western Springs, Ill. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring removal of structure from property on East Lapointe Drive, Milford, plus imposition of a fine.
• Louis L. and Debbie Caperoon, doing business as Family Auto Center, vs. Dealer Direct Acceptance Corp., also known as Auto Plus Advantage. Plaintiffs seek $15,230 due on agreements, plus court costs, interest and statutory damages for alleged deception.
Marriage Dissolutions
Havens
Cheryl A. Havens, South Maple Street, Milford, and Michael H. Havens, Milford. They were married Nov. 4, 1989, and separated Aug. 16, 1998. There are no minor children.
Infante
Anselmo Infante, South High Street, Warsaw, and Phyllis Infante, Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. They were married May 8, 1989, and separated April 25, 1998. There are no minor children.
Cox
Candice A. Cox, Kosciusko County, and Barry E. Cox, North Eagle Place Syracuse. They were married Nov. 26, 1975, and separated Sept. 1, 1998. There is one minor child.
Hayslett
David and Ruth Hayslett, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 1, 1996, and separated July 28, 1998. There are no minor children.
Foreman
Karla F. Foreman, North CR 300E, Leesburg, and Steve L. Foreman, North Highland Place, Warsaw. They were married March 25, 1996, and separated Aug. 12, 1998. There are two minor children.
Hare
Twila D. Hare, Ligonier, and Kent E. Hare, East CR 1000N, Cromwell. They were married Aug. 24, 1983, and separated Aug. 8, 1998. There are no minor children.
Frye
Nathaniel E. Frye, Glad Street, Warsaw, and Ahnjuna E. Frye, East CR 225S, Winona Lake. They were married June 22, 1996, and separated March 10, 1997. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• Progressive Insurance Co., as subrogee of Jan Weaver, vs. Jason J. Waddle, Kevin M. Hall and Jack Leek. Plaintiff awarded $21,241.25 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Delos Jr. and Laura Niles, individually and as next best friend of Debra Niles, a minor, vs. Sarah K. Conley. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Dane and Tracy Thompson vs. Stonecreek Homes Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Shannon D. Bradley vs. Pinkney J. Pitts. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Curtis and Dorothy Bingham vs. Stonecreek Homes Inc. and Redman Homes Inc.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Jeffrey Lee and Kathryn Lynn Hufford. Sept. 1.
• Kristina L. and Stephen J. Holt. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $87 per week in child support. Sept. 1.
• Kerry F. and Tony R. Fuller. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $77 per week in child support. Sept. 2.
• Deborah J. (former name Barrett restored) and James V. Calhoun. Sept. 3.
• Gary B. and Marie A. Stockman. Sept. 3.
• Sandra Ann and Scott Allen Brown. Mother awarded custody of two and father awarded custody of one of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $110 per week in child support. Sept. 4.
• Tonia and Tad Schrock. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Sept. 4.
• Rex A. and Anita J. Orcutt. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Father ordered to pay $44 per week in child support. Sept. 8. [[In-content Ad]]
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