Times-Union Court News 09-22-1998
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:
• Victor D. Lewis, 31, and Jennifer Arlene Brown, 31, both of Hong Kong.
• Phillip Michael Hackworth, 20, and Nichole Marie Yoder, 18, both of West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw.
• James R. Miller, 42, and Doris Ann Miller, 22, both of South Caldwell Lake Road, Claypool.
• Gregory A. Adams, 41, and Margaret A. House, 40, both of North CR 700E, Syracuse.
• Raul Palos Martinez, 30, and Suzel Oribel Aguilar, 26, both of North Parkway Drive, Syracuse.
• Courtney David Fugate, 21, and Jennifer Elisabeth Guldbrand, 25, both of South Manns Road, Claypool.
• Jerred Eugene Reiff, 22, East CR 300N, Warsaw, and Jennifer Lynn Wipert, 23, EMS T24 Lane, Leesburg.
• Carlos Enoc Torres Martinez, 22, and Amanda Elizabeth Ashton, 18, both of East County Line Road, Syracuse.
• Thomas W. Toedter, 52, and Peggy L. Toedter, 31, both of West Hill Lake Road, Claypool.
• Charles A. Allen, 26, and Chanda Kay Keough, 28, both of West Center Street, Warsaw.
• Christopher Grant Nelson, 29, and Kristy Lynn Myers, 26, both of North Jefferson Street, Silver Lake.
• Christopher Michael Harmon, 18, and Adora Smith Zehner, 20, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Charles R. Oakley, 48, and Linda D. Nyce, 42, both of East Pixie Parkway, Cromwell.
• David Scott Hatfield, 23, and Dawn Renee Hoemig, 23, both of South CR 750W, Claypool.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Wawasee Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Nathan and April Golden, $42.80; Robert Goss and Pamela Filippo, $161.25; Ken and Mitzi Hardesty, $249.59; and Lori Himes, $42.80.
• Quality Sales awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Molly J. Vance, $260.66, and Tana Huff, also known as Tana Sipes, $428.85.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dale Wilson Segundo, $445.19; Jason E. and Rachel A. Hamilton, $666.39; Jami A. and Andrew Denney, $1,875.97; and John Shepherd, $173.72.
• Automotive Color & Supply Corp. vs. Michael Green. Plaintiff awarded $179.51.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters vs. Linda D. Holloway. Plaintiff awarded $154.51.
• Stumps LP Gas vs. Fred Vining. Plaintiff awarded $725.77.
• Safe-Way Door (division of Jabin Industries) vs. Allie Remodelers Inc. Plaintiff awarded $543.55.
• Continuous Forms & Checks vs. Paul B. Brewer, doing business as Quality Forms & Checks. Plaintiff awarded $2,726.37.
• Warsaw Medical Group awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Carol Elliott, $500, and Joseph H. Logan, $1,080.
• Midwest Collection Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Terry A. and Grace Woodling, $333.33; Robert Goss and Pamela Filippo, $122.35; Tony and Jennifer L. Graves, $1,083.70; Joshua A. Hunsberger, $340.08; Harold W. and Rebecca Teetz, $369.24; and Kevin Blanton, $287.19.
• Mark D. Wyatt, doing business as Wyatt Drafting & Design, vs. Scott Abbs. Plaintiff awarded $330.64.
• Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Stacy and Panessia Burke, $77.60; Scott and Mary Jo Shaske, $67.35; Debra K. Seitz, judgment; Lisa Howard, $40; Ivy Owens, $42.60; Teresa Williams, $53.05; Lloyd J. Swick, $77.60; Tammy Mahaska, $80.70; Susan Keith, $57.60; Sheila Honeycutt, $77.60;
Also, Ronda Holloway, $67.35; Ruth Whitaker, $67.35; Terie Ramire, $40.70; Debra Bradley, $77.60; Glenda Smelko, $80.70; Shelly May, $110.50; Lisa Howard, $74.55; Andrew J. Horn, $158.40; Ruth Whitaker, $108.70; and Tammy Mahaska, $133.45.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Douglas Damron, $809.64, and Amy Feldman, $1,085.35.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Bertha Ousley. Plaintiff awarded $2,003.85.
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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in September were Judith Deforme, 50, North Webster; Cindy L. Cummins, 29, Warsaw; and Michael F. VanLacken, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August were Michael K. Cannon, 29, Syracuse; Lonnie D. Turner, 35, Warsaw; and Anthony L. Enyart, 28, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in July were Jacob I. Larrison, 21, Nappanee, and Carla S. Henson, 31, Milford.
Fined $12 in September was Robert C. Ruggiero, 51, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in August were Curtis B. Collins, 21, Pierceton; Kent A. Bunch, 41, Milford; Toni M. Flowers, 38, Leesburg; Jeffrey G. Zimmerman, 27, Milford; Mary D. Leismer, 34, Milford; Jamie M. Miller, 18, Warsaw; Kirk D. Chastain, 19, Warsaw; and Scott D. Schaffer, 31, North Webster.
Fined $7 in September were Andrew D. Snyder, 19, Warsaw; Alfonso Ochoa, 24, Warsaw; Karen L. Roberts, 39, Warsaw; and Jeanine M. Boyer, 54, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Bryan K. Scutchfield, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Kent D. Nulf, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was James A. Loubert, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Patricia A. Van Ness, 46, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in September was Paul J. Goodwin, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Clayton N. Conley, 26, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in November was Charles W. Robert, 33, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in October was Brad D. Bibler, 38, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in August were Lonnie D. Turner, 35, Warsaw, and Miguel Montes, 21, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in July was Kyle A. Tom, 21, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in July was Melissa G. Christian, 28, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in April was Lisa M. Scott, 24, Claypool.
Fined $24.50 in September 1997 was Marlin D. Adams, 27, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in July was Claude D. Clark, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Brian L. Mosier, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September 1997 was Keifer R. Tomblin, 19, North Webster.
Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in July was Roland Garza, 21, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in April was James A. Loubert, 28, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $25 in December was Jason L. Scharf, 19, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Operating Personal Watercraft At High Speed - Fined $7 in August was Danny J. Kern, 33, Syracuse.
Failure To Display Excise Decal - Fined $7 in June was Leeann Paternoster, 43, Syracuse.
Allowing Dog To Stray - Judgment (court costs only) in October in each of two counts against Larry Kingrey, Leesburg.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Robert A. France, 33, Winona Lake, and Christina E. Trueblood, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August were Michael K. Cannon, 29, Syracuse, and Jamie M. Miller, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in July was Juan A. Garcia, 17, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in June was Jerry J. Womack, 36, Warsaw.
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 - (September) Jon A. Siesenop, 47, Winona Lake; (August) Brian C. Wilkinson, 27, Syracuse.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Step Finance vs. Clara Gorman, Lake City Highway, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,279.76 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• People's Bank vs. Barbara A. Poe, EMS C27 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,026.03 due on credit card account agreement, plus court costs.
• Janet E. Wagner vs. Sonya L. Fick, EMS C30 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,675 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Associates Financial Services Inc. vs. Kristal Grindle, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,284.33 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Heritage Acceptance Corp. vs. Laura Jewell, Parkway Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,954.40 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Larry and Linda Shook vs. DePuy Inc. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of five counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a May 14, 1997, knee replacement on Larry Shook in which the part was allegedly defective. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury. The case was moved on a change of venue from Marion County.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Raymond A. and Linda M. Brandon, East CR 500N, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $6,635.43 due on agreement, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bays
Randy L. Bays, South CR 425W, Silver Lake, and Cheryl A. Bays, West CR 600S, Mentone. They were married June 6, 1987, and separated June 15, 1998. There is one minor child.
Coverstone
Cynthia Lynn and Scott A. Coverstone, Kosciusko County. They were married Aug. 1, 1984, and separated Aug. 30, 1998. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: David F. and Vickie S. Ditman, $4,263.59, and Fred and Julia Kreuger, $3,173.48.
• Sherri Hite vs. Gregory Haase, D.O.; Haase and Coates Internal Medicine, P.C.; Richard W. Cross, M.D. (now the estate of Richard W. Cross, M.D.); and Clinical Gynecology Inc. After a four-day jury trial, plaintiff awarded nothing from defendants. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Rodney Castle, $1,672.25; Randy Avery, $2,052; Brenda Wallace, $1,368; and Rachel Bradley, $1,313.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Joyce Hamman. Plaintiff awarded $750.17 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Katina K. Webb. Plaintiff awarded $4,884.73 by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs: David Donald Morgan, $13,066.72; Peggy Williamson, $4,206.77; and Noel Blankenship, $15,15.19.
• Plummer & Co. Inc. vs. Lasuer Industries Inc. Plaintiff awarded $27,728.25, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Larry K. Tucker vs. Linda M. Rosenquist.
• Star Financial Bank, successor in interest to Citizen National Bank of Whitley County, vs. Bonnie L. Ross. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Victoria L. and Gordon Carpenter vs. Wawasee Community School Corp. and Indiana Insurance Co. Judgments set aside and case dismissed.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Edward R. Hanziak.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Tirzah Renea and David Donald Light. Mother awarded custody of two of couple's three minor children, with the third in the custody of the paternal grandmother. Father ordered to pay $155 per week in child support. Sept. 8.
• Barkley A. and Peggy S. Conley. Sept. 10.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Bobbi G. Hart) vs. Barbara Bays, East Arthur Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,682.21 as paid to insured claimant, Hart, after an Aug. 12, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Kings Highway. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc., Mishawaka, vs. Laurie Blankenship, West Tippy Shores, Tippecanoe. Plaintiff seeks $3,446.16 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Dewayne E. and Doreen L. O'Connor, Lake John Circle, Winona Lake, and First Bank National Association, Chicago, Ill. Plaintiff seeks $69,895.15 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Indiana Insurance Co. vs. David M. Felix, East Dixie Parkway, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $10,009.47 as paid to insured claimant, Wawasee School Corp., after an Oct. 18, 1996, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks attorney fees and court costs.
• Jay F. and Mary Jo Painter vs. Timothy G. and Vicki S. Andrews, Keystone; Gail L. Benedict, Mark L. and Lisa K. Leas, all of Montpelier; and Wells County Land Title Co. Inc. Plaintiffs seek payment in each of two counts for costs of lawsuit instituted by defendants, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• Steve Allen vs. Jeffrey G. Bruch, EMS B38 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Sept. 10, 1996, auto accident on Packerton Road. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• First Bank National Association vs. Carolyn S. Hartman, Greenhill Drive, Warsaw; Leonard Sexton, East Center Street, Warsaw, and city of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $58,184.89 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• American General Finance vs. Lonnie D. Turner, South Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,177.20 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Jill A. Cremeens, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,192.62 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Eckert
Mike and Josephine Eckert, East CR 1000S, Claypool. They were married Oct. 13, 1993, and separated Sept. 8, 1998. There are no minor children.
Jordan
James B. Jordan, Winona Lake, and Jerilyn Sue Jordan, Columbia City. They were married Oct. 30, 1964, and separated Aug. 21, 1998. There are no minor children.
Delp
Trena Delp, Cambridge Drive, Warsaw, and John David Delp, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. They were married Nov. 22, 1994, and separated in May 1998. There is one minor child.
Hyden
Jennifer L. and Jack L. Hyden, Poplar Street, Winona Lake. They were married Aug. 31, 1993, and separated Aug. 14, 1998. There are no minor children.
Richcreek
Jennifer Richcreek, Kosciusko County, and Brian L. Richcreek, North Memorial Parkway, Cromwell. They were married May 19, 1990, and separated Aug. 27, 1998. There are no minor children.
Ervin
Jerry Dale and Cathy Jean Ervin, West CR 200S, Cromwell. They were married June 6, 1970, and separated May 15, 1998. There are two minor children.
Clabaugh
Steve Clabaugh, Ind. 10W, Etna Green, and Dawn Clabaugh, Plymouth. They were married June 28, 1992, and separated Sept. 8, 1998. There are two minor children.
Slone
Toby Joe Slone, Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw, and Michelle Dawn Slone, Springfield, Mo. They were married Oct. 31, 1997, and separated June 30, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Midwest Poultry Services, L.P., an Indiana limited partnership, vs. Morris & Associates Inc. and Thomas and Camille Hrbac. Plaintiff awarded $222,378.85, plus interest and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs and foreclosure of mortgages as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgments, against the following people: Linda A. Griffis, formerly known as Linda Nees Foust, $62,563, and Daniel L. and Julie Clay, Bill R. Osborne, and Heather Smith, $96,353.87.
• YBMC Corp. vs. Jack K. and Maureen T. Meese. Plaintiff awarded $4,617.26 by default, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of lien, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Monika Cook's request to change the name of her minor child from Austin D. Ong to Austin D. Cook is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed:
• Scott Staggs vs.Gallant Insurance Co. and David Rose Insurance Agency.
• Donald Hatfield, individually and as parent of Aaron Hatfield, a deceased minor child, and as personal representative of the estate of Aaron Hatfield, vs. Brandon J. Robinson and Yolanda LaVon Kuda, mother of Aaron Hatfield. This case dismissed against Kuda only and remains pending against Robinson.
• YBMC Corp. vs. Merle V. and Julia M. Alderfer. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• K.B., a minor by next friend, vs. Jim Marsillett.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/N.A. vs. John W. Hoyle. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Three Rivers Federal Credit Union vs. Matthew M. Stump. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Erie Earl and Regina Morrison. Sept. 9.
• Karen Kay (former name Boocher restored) and Douglas Alan Dyson. Sept. 11.
• Sarah (former name Vanlaningham restored) and Robert Gubbine. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $88 per week in child support. Sept. 11.
• Kim B. and Tina L. Kadas. Sept. 15.
Other Action
• Kathy Wilson's request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing her to drive for employment and rehabilitation purposes only.
• Richard Bremer's request for a probationary license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment and rehabilitation purposes only.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Victor D. Lewis, 31, and Jennifer Arlene Brown, 31, both of Hong Kong.
• Phillip Michael Hackworth, 20, and Nichole Marie Yoder, 18, both of West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw.
• James R. Miller, 42, and Doris Ann Miller, 22, both of South Caldwell Lake Road, Claypool.
• Gregory A. Adams, 41, and Margaret A. House, 40, both of North CR 700E, Syracuse.
• Raul Palos Martinez, 30, and Suzel Oribel Aguilar, 26, both of North Parkway Drive, Syracuse.
• Courtney David Fugate, 21, and Jennifer Elisabeth Guldbrand, 25, both of South Manns Road, Claypool.
• Jerred Eugene Reiff, 22, East CR 300N, Warsaw, and Jennifer Lynn Wipert, 23, EMS T24 Lane, Leesburg.
• Carlos Enoc Torres Martinez, 22, and Amanda Elizabeth Ashton, 18, both of East County Line Road, Syracuse.
• Thomas W. Toedter, 52, and Peggy L. Toedter, 31, both of West Hill Lake Road, Claypool.
• Charles A. Allen, 26, and Chanda Kay Keough, 28, both of West Center Street, Warsaw.
• Christopher Grant Nelson, 29, and Kristy Lynn Myers, 26, both of North Jefferson Street, Silver Lake.
• Christopher Michael Harmon, 18, and Adora Smith Zehner, 20, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Charles R. Oakley, 48, and Linda D. Nyce, 42, both of East Pixie Parkway, Cromwell.
• David Scott Hatfield, 23, and Dawn Renee Hoemig, 23, both of South CR 750W, Claypool.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Wawasee Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Nathan and April Golden, $42.80; Robert Goss and Pamela Filippo, $161.25; Ken and Mitzi Hardesty, $249.59; and Lori Himes, $42.80.
• Quality Sales awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Molly J. Vance, $260.66, and Tana Huff, also known as Tana Sipes, $428.85.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dale Wilson Segundo, $445.19; Jason E. and Rachel A. Hamilton, $666.39; Jami A. and Andrew Denney, $1,875.97; and John Shepherd, $173.72.
• Automotive Color & Supply Corp. vs. Michael Green. Plaintiff awarded $179.51.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters vs. Linda D. Holloway. Plaintiff awarded $154.51.
• Stumps LP Gas vs. Fred Vining. Plaintiff awarded $725.77.
• Safe-Way Door (division of Jabin Industries) vs. Allie Remodelers Inc. Plaintiff awarded $543.55.
• Continuous Forms & Checks vs. Paul B. Brewer, doing business as Quality Forms & Checks. Plaintiff awarded $2,726.37.
• Warsaw Medical Group awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Carol Elliott, $500, and Joseph H. Logan, $1,080.
• Midwest Collection Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Terry A. and Grace Woodling, $333.33; Robert Goss and Pamela Filippo, $122.35; Tony and Jennifer L. Graves, $1,083.70; Joshua A. Hunsberger, $340.08; Harold W. and Rebecca Teetz, $369.24; and Kevin Blanton, $287.19.
• Mark D. Wyatt, doing business as Wyatt Drafting & Design, vs. Scott Abbs. Plaintiff awarded $330.64.
• Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Stacy and Panessia Burke, $77.60; Scott and Mary Jo Shaske, $67.35; Debra K. Seitz, judgment; Lisa Howard, $40; Ivy Owens, $42.60; Teresa Williams, $53.05; Lloyd J. Swick, $77.60; Tammy Mahaska, $80.70; Susan Keith, $57.60; Sheila Honeycutt, $77.60;
Also, Ronda Holloway, $67.35; Ruth Whitaker, $67.35; Terie Ramire, $40.70; Debra Bradley, $77.60; Glenda Smelko, $80.70; Shelly May, $110.50; Lisa Howard, $74.55; Andrew J. Horn, $158.40; Ruth Whitaker, $108.70; and Tammy Mahaska, $133.45.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Douglas Damron, $809.64, and Amy Feldman, $1,085.35.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Bertha Ousley. Plaintiff awarded $2,003.85.
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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in September were Judith Deforme, 50, North Webster; Cindy L. Cummins, 29, Warsaw; and Michael F. VanLacken, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August were Michael K. Cannon, 29, Syracuse; Lonnie D. Turner, 35, Warsaw; and Anthony L. Enyart, 28, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in July were Jacob I. Larrison, 21, Nappanee, and Carla S. Henson, 31, Milford.
Fined $12 in September was Robert C. Ruggiero, 51, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in August were Curtis B. Collins, 21, Pierceton; Kent A. Bunch, 41, Milford; Toni M. Flowers, 38, Leesburg; Jeffrey G. Zimmerman, 27, Milford; Mary D. Leismer, 34, Milford; Jamie M. Miller, 18, Warsaw; Kirk D. Chastain, 19, Warsaw; and Scott D. Schaffer, 31, North Webster.
Fined $7 in September were Andrew D. Snyder, 19, Warsaw; Alfonso Ochoa, 24, Warsaw; Karen L. Roberts, 39, Warsaw; and Jeanine M. Boyer, 54, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Bryan K. Scutchfield, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Kent D. Nulf, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was James A. Loubert, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Patricia A. Van Ness, 46, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in September was Paul J. Goodwin, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Clayton N. Conley, 26, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in November was Charles W. Robert, 33, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in October was Brad D. Bibler, 38, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in August were Lonnie D. Turner, 35, Warsaw, and Miguel Montes, 21, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in July was Kyle A. Tom, 21, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in July was Melissa G. Christian, 28, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in April was Lisa M. Scott, 24, Claypool.
Fined $24.50 in September 1997 was Marlin D. Adams, 27, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in July was Claude D. Clark, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Brian L. Mosier, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September 1997 was Keifer R. Tomblin, 19, North Webster.
Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in July was Roland Garza, 21, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in April was James A. Loubert, 28, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $25 in December was Jason L. Scharf, 19, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Operating Personal Watercraft At High Speed - Fined $7 in August was Danny J. Kern, 33, Syracuse.
Failure To Display Excise Decal - Fined $7 in June was Leeann Paternoster, 43, Syracuse.
Allowing Dog To Stray - Judgment (court costs only) in October in each of two counts against Larry Kingrey, Leesburg.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Robert A. France, 33, Winona Lake, and Christina E. Trueblood, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August were Michael K. Cannon, 29, Syracuse, and Jamie M. Miller, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in July was Juan A. Garcia, 17, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in June was Jerry J. Womack, 36, Warsaw.
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 - (September) Jon A. Siesenop, 47, Winona Lake; (August) Brian C. Wilkinson, 27, Syracuse.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Step Finance vs. Clara Gorman, Lake City Highway, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,279.76 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• People's Bank vs. Barbara A. Poe, EMS C27 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,026.03 due on credit card account agreement, plus court costs.
• Janet E. Wagner vs. Sonya L. Fick, EMS C30 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,675 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Associates Financial Services Inc. vs. Kristal Grindle, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,284.33 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Heritage Acceptance Corp. vs. Laura Jewell, Parkway Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,954.40 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Larry and Linda Shook vs. DePuy Inc. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of five counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a May 14, 1997, knee replacement on Larry Shook in which the part was allegedly defective. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury. The case was moved on a change of venue from Marion County.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Raymond A. and Linda M. Brandon, East CR 500N, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $6,635.43 due on agreement, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bays
Randy L. Bays, South CR 425W, Silver Lake, and Cheryl A. Bays, West CR 600S, Mentone. They were married June 6, 1987, and separated June 15, 1998. There is one minor child.
Coverstone
Cynthia Lynn and Scott A. Coverstone, Kosciusko County. They were married Aug. 1, 1984, and separated Aug. 30, 1998. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: David F. and Vickie S. Ditman, $4,263.59, and Fred and Julia Kreuger, $3,173.48.
• Sherri Hite vs. Gregory Haase, D.O.; Haase and Coates Internal Medicine, P.C.; Richard W. Cross, M.D. (now the estate of Richard W. Cross, M.D.); and Clinical Gynecology Inc. After a four-day jury trial, plaintiff awarded nothing from defendants. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Rodney Castle, $1,672.25; Randy Avery, $2,052; Brenda Wallace, $1,368; and Rachel Bradley, $1,313.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Joyce Hamman. Plaintiff awarded $750.17 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Katina K. Webb. Plaintiff awarded $4,884.73 by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs: David Donald Morgan, $13,066.72; Peggy Williamson, $4,206.77; and Noel Blankenship, $15,15.19.
• Plummer & Co. Inc. vs. Lasuer Industries Inc. Plaintiff awarded $27,728.25, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Larry K. Tucker vs. Linda M. Rosenquist.
• Star Financial Bank, successor in interest to Citizen National Bank of Whitley County, vs. Bonnie L. Ross. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Victoria L. and Gordon Carpenter vs. Wawasee Community School Corp. and Indiana Insurance Co. Judgments set aside and case dismissed.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Edward R. Hanziak.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Tirzah Renea and David Donald Light. Mother awarded custody of two of couple's three minor children, with the third in the custody of the paternal grandmother. Father ordered to pay $155 per week in child support. Sept. 8.
• Barkley A. and Peggy S. Conley. Sept. 10.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Bobbi G. Hart) vs. Barbara Bays, East Arthur Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,682.21 as paid to insured claimant, Hart, after an Aug. 12, 1997, auto accident at the intersection of Chestnut Street and Kings Highway. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc., Mishawaka, vs. Laurie Blankenship, West Tippy Shores, Tippecanoe. Plaintiff seeks $3,446.16 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Dewayne E. and Doreen L. O'Connor, Lake John Circle, Winona Lake, and First Bank National Association, Chicago, Ill. Plaintiff seeks $69,895.15 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Indiana Insurance Co. vs. David M. Felix, East Dixie Parkway, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $10,009.47 as paid to insured claimant, Wawasee School Corp., after an Oct. 18, 1996, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks attorney fees and court costs.
• Jay F. and Mary Jo Painter vs. Timothy G. and Vicki S. Andrews, Keystone; Gail L. Benedict, Mark L. and Lisa K. Leas, all of Montpelier; and Wells County Land Title Co. Inc. Plaintiffs seek payment in each of two counts for costs of lawsuit instituted by defendants, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• Steve Allen vs. Jeffrey G. Bruch, EMS B38 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Sept. 10, 1996, auto accident on Packerton Road. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• First Bank National Association vs. Carolyn S. Hartman, Greenhill Drive, Warsaw; Leonard Sexton, East Center Street, Warsaw, and city of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $58,184.89 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• American General Finance vs. Lonnie D. Turner, South Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,177.20 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Jill A. Cremeens, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,192.62 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Eckert
Mike and Josephine Eckert, East CR 1000S, Claypool. They were married Oct. 13, 1993, and separated Sept. 8, 1998. There are no minor children.
Jordan
James B. Jordan, Winona Lake, and Jerilyn Sue Jordan, Columbia City. They were married Oct. 30, 1964, and separated Aug. 21, 1998. There are no minor children.
Delp
Trena Delp, Cambridge Drive, Warsaw, and John David Delp, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. They were married Nov. 22, 1994, and separated in May 1998. There is one minor child.
Hyden
Jennifer L. and Jack L. Hyden, Poplar Street, Winona Lake. They were married Aug. 31, 1993, and separated Aug. 14, 1998. There are no minor children.
Richcreek
Jennifer Richcreek, Kosciusko County, and Brian L. Richcreek, North Memorial Parkway, Cromwell. They were married May 19, 1990, and separated Aug. 27, 1998. There are no minor children.
Ervin
Jerry Dale and Cathy Jean Ervin, West CR 200S, Cromwell. They were married June 6, 1970, and separated May 15, 1998. There are two minor children.
Clabaugh
Steve Clabaugh, Ind. 10W, Etna Green, and Dawn Clabaugh, Plymouth. They were married June 28, 1992, and separated Sept. 8, 1998. There are two minor children.
Slone
Toby Joe Slone, Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw, and Michelle Dawn Slone, Springfield, Mo. They were married Oct. 31, 1997, and separated June 30, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Midwest Poultry Services, L.P., an Indiana limited partnership, vs. Morris & Associates Inc. and Thomas and Camille Hrbac. Plaintiff awarded $222,378.85, plus interest and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs and foreclosure of mortgages as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgments, against the following people: Linda A. Griffis, formerly known as Linda Nees Foust, $62,563, and Daniel L. and Julie Clay, Bill R. Osborne, and Heather Smith, $96,353.87.
• YBMC Corp. vs. Jack K. and Maureen T. Meese. Plaintiff awarded $4,617.26 by default, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of lien, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Monika Cook's request to change the name of her minor child from Austin D. Ong to Austin D. Cook is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed:
• Scott Staggs vs.Gallant Insurance Co. and David Rose Insurance Agency.
• Donald Hatfield, individually and as parent of Aaron Hatfield, a deceased minor child, and as personal representative of the estate of Aaron Hatfield, vs. Brandon J. Robinson and Yolanda LaVon Kuda, mother of Aaron Hatfield. This case dismissed against Kuda only and remains pending against Robinson.
• YBMC Corp. vs. Merle V. and Julia M. Alderfer. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• K.B., a minor by next friend, vs. Jim Marsillett.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/N.A. vs. John W. Hoyle. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Three Rivers Federal Credit Union vs. Matthew M. Stump. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Erie Earl and Regina Morrison. Sept. 9.
• Karen Kay (former name Boocher restored) and Douglas Alan Dyson. Sept. 11.
• Sarah (former name Vanlaningham restored) and Robert Gubbine. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $88 per week in child support. Sept. 11.
• Kim B. and Tina L. Kadas. Sept. 15.
Other Action
• Kathy Wilson's request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing her to drive for employment and rehabilitation purposes only.
• Richard Bremer's request for a probationary license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment and rehabilitation purposes only.
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