Times-Union Court News 09-23-1997
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:
• Bradley Michael Cox, 25, and Sheri Lynn Broekers, 22, both of East Baltimore Street, Syracuse.
• Glen Arthur Howard, 25, and Tracy Shepherd, 26, both of East Center Street, Warsaw.
• Jason Charles Oldham, 25, and Angela Marie Hardesty, 29, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Michael Lee Howell, 22, West Section Street, Milford, and Sharon Elaine Patterson, 23, North Thompson Street, Bourbon.
• Jason William Hamill, 25, and Beronica Ofelia Cruz, 24, both of South Walnut Street, Mentone.
• Darl D. Byers Jr., 33, and Sandra K. Castle, 33, both of Pierceton.
• Gorge Castro Jr., 23, and Angelica Aguinaga, 19, both of Milford.
• James A. Bryan, 38, and Tammy J. Bryan, 38, both of East Washington Street, Syracuse.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service vs. Dimple Howard. Plaintiff awarded $2,476.50.
• United Recovery Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Leonard E. Burns, $1,059.89, and Thomas Hamilton, $2,337.02
• Shirley Connolly vs. Bruce E. Kenworthy, doing business as Mr. Music. Plaintiff awarded $50.
• Secura Insurance Co. vs. Rachel E. Gorman. Plaintiff awarded $871.41.
• Bryon J. Berry vs. John Hutchison. Plaintiff awarded $650.
• Devries Property vs. Janua Lea Riley and Joshua Hawthorne. Plaintiff awarded $2,291.98.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mark O. and Stephanie Burns, $224.06; Arnold G. and Debra Hurd, $675.08; George D. Sr. and Margaret V. Kellogg, $1,375.36; Lisa A. Reninger Howard, $1,013.67; Christy M. Coon, $247.48; Jesse J. Holland, $534.35; Linda L. Dustin, $1,140.64; Jay L. Urbin, $452.30; and Douglas and Deborah Y. Blanton, $1,443.76.
• Tridle & Tridle vs. Pam Garab Carroll. Plaintiff awarded $1,365.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Peggy E. Cook. Plaintiff awarded $548.39.
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 August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days were Jennifer Holtz, Syracuse, and Robert Elson, North Webster.
Fined $100 in July, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Curtis Campbell, Pierceton.
Fined $50.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Harold Frickle, Etna Green.
Fined $24.50 in April sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Naoma Foreman, Claypool.
Fined $48 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Charles Grisso, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in December, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended one year was Thomas Carroll, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $323.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Chris Henson, Milford.
Fined $76.50 in October; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 48 days will be suspended upon completion of alcohol treatment at MedPark; and license suspended one year was Richard Eyer, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in July was Messina Rafael, Akron.
Failure To Stop - Fined $100 in June was Wendy Johnson, Warsaw.
No Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in June was Reyna Socorzano, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $23 in December and license suspended 90 days was Sean Shumaker, North Webster.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in August and ordered to perform two days of community service were Linda Warren, Akron, and Mike Swihart, Silver Lake.
Fined $50 in August was Enrique Dominguez, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Pedro Monsivais, Warsaw.
Fined $200 in April was Jeff Nicodemus, Syracuse.
Battery - Fined $50 in August were Jeffrey Trump, Pierceton, and Rita Trump, Warsaw.
Fined $48 in February was David Rivich, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in October against Jonathan Dilley, Warsaw.
Check Deception - Fined $50 in August was Melinda Easterly, Warsaw.
Harboring A Nonimmunized Dog - Fined $25 in August was Rebecca Vanthoff, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May was Ken Zollinger, Syracuse.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in August and ordered to perform two days of community service was Corey Leasure, Warsaw.
Criminal Conversion - Fined $100 in July was Rodney Bays, Akron.
Fined $50 in July and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Christine Metzger, Silver Lake.
Fined $48 in December, given a one-year suspended jail sentence and ordered to serve 10 days in jail was Sean Shumaker, North Webster.
Criminal Recklessness - Fined $25 in July was Nop Borith, Warsaw.
Dangerous Operation Of Motorboat - Fined $25 in July was Larry Downs, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $50 in June was Shawn Adams, Claypool.
Criminal Trespass - Judgment (court costs only) in February against Travis Paysen, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in December and license suspended 180 days was Eric Ewert, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Interim Plate Violation - Judgment (court costs only) in June against Dennis Wilson, Warsaw.
No Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in June was Dennis Wilson, Warsaw.
Driving Without A License - Fined $50 in January was Maria Nonez, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $100 in October was Anthony Hendricks, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Battery - Fined $250 in March was Keegan Burris, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in December was Neko Shumpert, Warsaw.
Criminal Conversion - Fined $75 in March and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Jerimy Horn, Pierceton.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $100 in January was Sergio Rico, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in August were Agatha J. Eubank, 59, Syracuse; Steven F. Goff, 27, North Webster; Eric S. McFarland, 17, Leesburg; and Rosalie Bickel, 26, Nappanee.
Fined $27 in July was Gregory B. Gibson, 19, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in April was Robert Chapman, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in June was Brian Smoker, 37, Leesburg.
Fined $12 in September were Sergio Flores, 40, Warsaw; Julia E. Wagoner, 17, Leesburg; and Derk W. Kuhn, 47, Milford.
Fined $12 in August were Eldon R. Cook, 37, North Manchester; Gwendolyn C. Huffman, 58, Claypool; Virginia A. Roland, 53, Syracuse; Chad M. Williamson, 22, Warsaw; Jim D. Hall, 34, North Webster; Scott H. Clark, 40, Claypool; and Tim J. Hilinski, 24, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in July was Leigh A. Rumple, 30, Milford.
Fined $12 in June were John A. Pursley, 34, Warsaw; and Rodney L. Yates, 28, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in September were William R. Walker, 38, Milford; Nathan R. Moore, 30, Cromwell; and Amii L. Bischof, 17, Milford.
Fined $7 in August were Christopher L. Poyser, 22, Syracuse; Lance W. Leeper, 26, Warsaw; Danny W. Shoopman, 37, Milford; Keith R. Damer, 17, Syracuse; and Kirk H. Osborne, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Larry G. Morgan, 18, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Find $100 in August was James J. Griffith, 24, Syracuse.
Violation Of Window Tint - Fined $7 in August was Gregory W. Addair, 19, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in August was Jason W. Vis, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Jurney R. Wood, 18, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in August were Richard W. Sasso, 62, Warsaw, and Jim D. Hall, 35, North Webster.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in August was Reginald L. Gibbs, 17, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in August was Catherine S. Graber, 25, Warsaw.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in August was Jennifer L. Stevenson, 27, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in August was Brian R. Ellswood, 30, Warsaw.
Improper Passing - Fined $7 in July was Larry G. Morgan.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Produce Valid Boat Registration - Fined $7 in August was Brent L. Smith, 38, Winona Lake.
Permitting Violation - Fined $7 in August was Lex A. Dalton, 48, Warsaw.
Operating Motorboat In Excess Of 10 MPH On Small Lake - Fined $7 in August were Stan D. Reiff, 27, South Whitley, and Ronald J. Maclagan, 50, Warsaw.
Failure To Display Excise Decal - Fined $7 in August were Ryan S. Stouder, 20, Winona Lake, and Michael Ousley, 37, Pierceton.
Towing Skier Without Observer - Fined $7 in August was Ryan S. Stouder, 20, Winona Lake.
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in July was Sammy Sample, 28, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $63.50 in court costs:
No Valid License - Fined $7 in May was Lynn A. Miller, 42, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Rosalie A. Nye, 61, Warsaw; Danny R.Sharp, 42, Milford; Betty L. Sombronsky, 49, Syracuse; and Herman P. Frauhiger, 64, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August were Kristie A. Shepherd, 18, Warsaw; Modesto R. Harvey, 22, Warsaw; Christopher L. Poyser, 22, Syracuse; Michael J. Klondaris, 45, Warsaw; Cheryl L. Niles, 48, Winona Lake; Kathy J. Harris, 38, Warsaw; Gregory W. Addair, 19, Winona Lake; Jason W. Vis, 17, Warsaw; Karen S. Smith, 31, Warsaw; Shannon D. Schweitzberger, 23, Warsaw;
Also, Kimberly A. Dubbs, 24, Warsaw; Omer L. Mullet, 24, Etna Green; Christy M. Travis, 19, Warsaw; David E. Rapp, 16, Warsaw; Carolyn S. Hall, 48, Warsaw; Larry G. Morgan, 18, Syracuse; and Charlie N. Felder, 66, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving While Intoxicated - (August) Steven Bennett, Claypool; (April) Jeff Nicodemus, Syracuse.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - (July) Dilberto Ramirez, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - (May) Mitchell Mathias, South Whitley.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (May) Fernando Ramos, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (April) James Griffith, Syracuse; (January) Jeremy Kinder, Mentone.
Leaving The Scene Of A Property Damage Accident - (December) Thomas Carroll, Syracuse; (November) Kevin Higgins, Syracuse.
False Informing - (November) Kevin Higgins, Syracuse.
Criminal Conversion - (October) Jonathan Dilley, Warsaw.
Diversion
The following person has entered into a diversion agreement through the Kos-ciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Criminal Conversion - (January) Christina Craft, Rochester.
Deferral
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (August) Robert A. Hine, 52, Pierceton.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• A.C. Prater vs. Michael and Corene Hanson, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks termination of real estate contract, damages, $2,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs: Terry L. Stavedahl, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, $834.45, and Cindy A. Duncan, North First Street, Warsaw, $2,414.57.
• Chicago Motor Club Insurance Co. vs. Tera R. Malott, North Meadowridge Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,148.21 as paid to insured claimant, Aaron D. Hartup, after an April 1, 1996, auto accident near the intersection of CRs 150 and 300N. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Valentine & Miner vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Michael E. Davis, West CR 250S, Warsaw, $275.98; Laurie E. Fuentes, North CR 175E, Warsaw, $1,306.25; and Mark T. Simmons, Syracuse, $812.
• Combo Auto and Marine Inc and Lamar Halsey vs. Joshua J. Wigent and David L. and Gale Parker, all of Columbia City, and Dan G. Reichard, Fort Wayne. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for damage resulting from a June 1, 1996, auto accident on Ind. 13 near Syracuse. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs: Michelle L. Harris, North CR 375S, Warsaw, $3,544.78, and Jerry R. and Gina M. Smith, Pierceton, $3,721.96.
• Thomas Krizmanich, doing business as Northern Indiana Sports & Orthopaedics, vs. Randy Colt, Plum Street, Leesburg; Jay Boggs and "Mary Doe" (true name unknown), doing business as Karrington Group, North Binkley Road, Larwill; and "B.B." (true name unknown). Plaintiff seeks $3,009 due on account, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Worthman/Flowers
David Worthman and Luann Flowers, Rochester. They were married Sept. 8, 1992, and separated June 19, 1997. 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
• Evelyn Lowman vs. John Stone. Plaintiff awarded $55,700 by default, plus interest, expenses incurred and foreclosure of contract as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. David K. and Melissa L. Lindley. Plaintiff awarded $7,250.17 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana Inc. vs. Bobbie J. Riddle and Brad A. Butler. Plaintiff awarded $4,629.86, plus interest and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. James Brewer. Plaintiff awarded $7,470.86 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Armando Marrufo. Plaintiff awarded $3,636.25 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Ronda L. Byland. Plaintiff awarded $5,544.70 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Timothy M. Wendt vs. Francisca Moreno, American General Finance and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff awarded $33,463.20 by default, plus court costs, costs incurred, and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Grand Rapids Sash & Door Inc. vs. American Home Centers.
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Everett Daryl Marshall.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Dennis A. and Terrie L. Bowers. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $202 per week in child support. Sept. 4.
• Melinda M. and Jerry R. Moretto. Sept. 10.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Teachers Credit Union vs. Joe G. and Audie J. Rodriguez, Financial Services of Whitley County and American General Finance. Plaintiff seeks (1) $11,600 due on note and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment; (2) $6,950 due on note, plus court costs; (3) $970 due on note, plus court costs; and (4) $2,106.09 due on Visa account, plus finance charges, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• NBD Bank/NA vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest and court costs: Shane H. and Rebecca L. Keister, South Country Club Road, Warsaw, $3,683.22, and Tim Blackwell, Sixth Street, Winona Lake, $9,223.46.
• Norma J. Wood, North CR 400E, Warsaw, vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks issuance of a writ of certiorari and reversal of an Aug. 12 decision to deny a requested variance. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Dan O. and Judy E. Hardy vs. Jerry L. Taft, North Hillside Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an injunction prohibiting Taft from violating the covenants and restrictions of real estate, plus damages and attorney fees.
• Guy Fisher vs. Janet Fisher Trust; John S. Fisher, North Front Street, Syracuse; Gary Fisher, North Kalorama Road, Leesburg; and Tom Farms, LLC, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $28,000 due on agreement, plus interest; $10,000 in attorney fees; a determination of interests; compensation to plaintiff for his interest in irrigation system, and rent on the system; an order enjoining defendants from harvesting, storing and selling crops in which plaintiff has an ownership interest; and court costs.
• Joaquina Lopez, Smith Street, Milford, vs. Michael and Sheila Grevenstuk, P.O. Box 11, Milford. Plaintiff seeks an amount to compensate for fire damage to her property on East Beer Road Milford for which the Grevenstuks were found guilty of arson in criminal proceedings. Plaintiff also seeks three times the amount of actual damage, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• V. Lee and Stephane Gast vs. Owen's Supermarket Inc. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries suffered by V. Lee Gast in a Dec. 8, 1995, fall at the East Center Street store. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Transamerica Home Loan, as attorney in fact for Transamerica Financial Services, vs. Jay L. and Theresa A. Kitson, East Chicago Street, Syracuse, et al. Plaintiff seeks $75,983.24 due on note, plus interest; court costs; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Victor J. Hagar, South Higbee Street, Milford; Woodrow S. Hagar, North CR 400E, Warsaw; and ATP Construction, Milford. Plaintiff seeks amount due for checks cashed on accounts for which there was nonpayment, plus treble damage, court costs and attorney fees.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Joseph R. and Debra K. Secrest and Anna M. Vest, all of Raggedy Ann Road, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $13,429.55 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
O'Connor
Michael L. O'Connor II, West CR 100S, Warsaw, and Peggy J. O'Connor, Parks-Schram Road, Warsaw. They were married May 3, 1995, and separated Dec. 5, 1996. There are no minor children.
Hernandez
Ric Hernandez, South Lake Street, Warsaw, and Tammy Hernandez, Lake Sharon Road, Winona Lake. They were married March 6, 1989, and separated June 1, 1991. There is one minor child.
Chairez
Angelita Chairez, East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Erubey Chairez, Bayview Drive, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 6, 1997, and separated Aug. 31, 1997. There is one minor child.
Ponce
Tommie Erica and Lorenzo Ponce, North CR 175E, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 22, 1994, and separated Sept. 13, 1997. There are two minor children.
Young
Edward Young, Huntington, and Diane J. Young, North Main Street, Claypool. They were married Dec. 15, 1992, and separated Sept. 8, 1997. There are no minor children.
Davis
Crystal L. and James R. Davis, West CR 300S, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 7, 1980, and separated Aug. 31, 1997. There are two minor children.
Tackett
Debra S. and Rudolph Tackett, South School Avenue, Silver Lake. They were married Sept. 6, 1991, and separated Sept. 9, 1997. There is one minor child.
Wolford
Patricia Lynn Wolford, Old Road 30E, Warsaw, and Harry Wayne Wolford, Kosciusko County. They were married Jan. 29, 1983, and separated Sept. 1, 1997. There are no minor children.
Riley
Barbara J. Riley, Frontage Road, Warsaw, and William S. Riley, U.S. 30, Warsaw. They were married March 15, 1963, and separated Nov. 27, 1994. There are no minor children.
Kuhn
Karen K. and Jeffrey Dean Kuhn, West Center Street, Burket. They were married Oct. 25, 1986, and separated July 1, 1997. There is one minor child.
Mellott
Thadd Mellott, Ind. 19S, Bourbon, and Cherie Mellott, East CR 400N, Rochester. They were married May 24, 1997, and separated Sept. 6, 1997. There are no minor children.
Holladay
Audrey Holladay, Kosciusko County, and Jeffrey Holladay, Henderson Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 31, 1993, and separated Aug. 31, 1997. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Norwest Mortgage Inc. vs. Sandra K. Bell. Plaintiff awarded $53,763.56 by default, plus interest; court costs; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Justin Ulrey. Plaintiff awarded $5,286.08 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Name Change
• Linda A. Foust's request to change her name to Linda A. Griffis is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Claire Baker vs. Paul E. Salyer. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• David E. Webb vs. Donald E. Bays II. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Opal C. Conley vs. The Pastime Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Christina E. and Terry L. Miller. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $59 per week in child support. Sept. 9.
• Daniel Joe and Sarah Marie Wiggs. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $83 per week in child support. Sept. 11.
• Alicia and Billy Ray Crum. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Sept. 11.
• Barbara L. and Gary G. Bowers. Sept. 12.
• Orvil Thomas and Patty Jean Slone. Sept. 12.
• Terry L. and Norina M. Wagoner. Sept. 15.
• Anthony H. and Patsy L. Carey. Sept. 15.
• Helen (former name Jones restored) and James Roger Conley. Sept. 15.
• John D. and Linda Blackburn. Sept. 16.
• Christopher R. and Renee Faulkner. Sept. 17.
• April Louise and Gary W. Newcomber. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $35 per week in child support. Sept. 17.
Other Action
• David L. Nulf's request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment and rehabilitation purposes only. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Bradley Michael Cox, 25, and Sheri Lynn Broekers, 22, both of East Baltimore Street, Syracuse.
• Glen Arthur Howard, 25, and Tracy Shepherd, 26, both of East Center Street, Warsaw.
• Jason Charles Oldham, 25, and Angela Marie Hardesty, 29, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Michael Lee Howell, 22, West Section Street, Milford, and Sharon Elaine Patterson, 23, North Thompson Street, Bourbon.
• Jason William Hamill, 25, and Beronica Ofelia Cruz, 24, both of South Walnut Street, Mentone.
• Darl D. Byers Jr., 33, and Sandra K. Castle, 33, both of Pierceton.
• Gorge Castro Jr., 23, and Angelica Aguinaga, 19, both of Milford.
• James A. Bryan, 38, and Tammy J. Bryan, 38, both of East Washington Street, Syracuse.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service vs. Dimple Howard. Plaintiff awarded $2,476.50.
• United Recovery Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Leonard E. Burns, $1,059.89, and Thomas Hamilton, $2,337.02
• Shirley Connolly vs. Bruce E. Kenworthy, doing business as Mr. Music. Plaintiff awarded $50.
• Secura Insurance Co. vs. Rachel E. Gorman. Plaintiff awarded $871.41.
• Bryon J. Berry vs. John Hutchison. Plaintiff awarded $650.
• Devries Property vs. Janua Lea Riley and Joshua Hawthorne. Plaintiff awarded $2,291.98.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mark O. and Stephanie Burns, $224.06; Arnold G. and Debra Hurd, $675.08; George D. Sr. and Margaret V. Kellogg, $1,375.36; Lisa A. Reninger Howard, $1,013.67; Christy M. Coon, $247.48; Jesse J. Holland, $534.35; Linda L. Dustin, $1,140.64; Jay L. Urbin, $452.30; and Douglas and Deborah Y. Blanton, $1,443.76.
• Tridle & Tridle vs. Pam Garab Carroll. Plaintiff awarded $1,365.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Peggy E. Cook. Plaintiff awarded $548.39.
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 August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days were Jennifer Holtz, Syracuse, and Robert Elson, North Webster.
Fined $100 in July, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Curtis Campbell, Pierceton.
Fined $50.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Harold Frickle, Etna Green.
Fined $24.50 in April sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Naoma Foreman, Claypool.
Fined $48 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Charles Grisso, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in December, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended one year was Thomas Carroll, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $323.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Chris Henson, Milford.
Fined $76.50 in October; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 48 days will be suspended upon completion of alcohol treatment at MedPark; and license suspended one year was Richard Eyer, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in July was Messina Rafael, Akron.
Failure To Stop - Fined $100 in June was Wendy Johnson, Warsaw.
No Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in June was Reyna Socorzano, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $23 in December and license suspended 90 days was Sean Shumaker, North Webster.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in August and ordered to perform two days of community service were Linda Warren, Akron, and Mike Swihart, Silver Lake.
Fined $50 in August was Enrique Dominguez, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Pedro Monsivais, Warsaw.
Fined $200 in April was Jeff Nicodemus, Syracuse.
Battery - Fined $50 in August were Jeffrey Trump, Pierceton, and Rita Trump, Warsaw.
Fined $48 in February was David Rivich, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in October against Jonathan Dilley, Warsaw.
Check Deception - Fined $50 in August was Melinda Easterly, Warsaw.
Harboring A Nonimmunized Dog - Fined $25 in August was Rebecca Vanthoff, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May was Ken Zollinger, Syracuse.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in August and ordered to perform two days of community service was Corey Leasure, Warsaw.
Criminal Conversion - Fined $100 in July was Rodney Bays, Akron.
Fined $50 in July and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Christine Metzger, Silver Lake.
Fined $48 in December, given a one-year suspended jail sentence and ordered to serve 10 days in jail was Sean Shumaker, North Webster.
Criminal Recklessness - Fined $25 in July was Nop Borith, Warsaw.
Dangerous Operation Of Motorboat - Fined $25 in July was Larry Downs, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $50 in June was Shawn Adams, Claypool.
Criminal Trespass - Judgment (court costs only) in February against Travis Paysen, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in December and license suspended 180 days was Eric Ewert, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Interim Plate Violation - Judgment (court costs only) in June against Dennis Wilson, Warsaw.
No Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in June was Dennis Wilson, Warsaw.
Driving Without A License - Fined $50 in January was Maria Nonez, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $100 in October was Anthony Hendricks, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Battery - Fined $250 in March was Keegan Burris, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in December was Neko Shumpert, Warsaw.
Criminal Conversion - Fined $75 in March and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Jerimy Horn, Pierceton.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $100 in January was Sergio Rico, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in August were Agatha J. Eubank, 59, Syracuse; Steven F. Goff, 27, North Webster; Eric S. McFarland, 17, Leesburg; and Rosalie Bickel, 26, Nappanee.
Fined $27 in July was Gregory B. Gibson, 19, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in April was Robert Chapman, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in June was Brian Smoker, 37, Leesburg.
Fined $12 in September were Sergio Flores, 40, Warsaw; Julia E. Wagoner, 17, Leesburg; and Derk W. Kuhn, 47, Milford.
Fined $12 in August were Eldon R. Cook, 37, North Manchester; Gwendolyn C. Huffman, 58, Claypool; Virginia A. Roland, 53, Syracuse; Chad M. Williamson, 22, Warsaw; Jim D. Hall, 34, North Webster; Scott H. Clark, 40, Claypool; and Tim J. Hilinski, 24, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in July was Leigh A. Rumple, 30, Milford.
Fined $12 in June were John A. Pursley, 34, Warsaw; and Rodney L. Yates, 28, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in September were William R. Walker, 38, Milford; Nathan R. Moore, 30, Cromwell; and Amii L. Bischof, 17, Milford.
Fined $7 in August were Christopher L. Poyser, 22, Syracuse; Lance W. Leeper, 26, Warsaw; Danny W. Shoopman, 37, Milford; Keith R. Damer, 17, Syracuse; and Kirk H. Osborne, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Larry G. Morgan, 18, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Find $100 in August was James J. Griffith, 24, Syracuse.
Violation Of Window Tint - Fined $7 in August was Gregory W. Addair, 19, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in August was Jason W. Vis, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Jurney R. Wood, 18, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in August were Richard W. Sasso, 62, Warsaw, and Jim D. Hall, 35, North Webster.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in August was Reginald L. Gibbs, 17, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in August was Catherine S. Graber, 25, Warsaw.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in August was Jennifer L. Stevenson, 27, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in August was Brian R. Ellswood, 30, Warsaw.
Improper Passing - Fined $7 in July was Larry G. Morgan.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Produce Valid Boat Registration - Fined $7 in August was Brent L. Smith, 38, Winona Lake.
Permitting Violation - Fined $7 in August was Lex A. Dalton, 48, Warsaw.
Operating Motorboat In Excess Of 10 MPH On Small Lake - Fined $7 in August were Stan D. Reiff, 27, South Whitley, and Ronald J. Maclagan, 50, Warsaw.
Failure To Display Excise Decal - Fined $7 in August were Ryan S. Stouder, 20, Winona Lake, and Michael Ousley, 37, Pierceton.
Towing Skier Without Observer - Fined $7 in August was Ryan S. Stouder, 20, Winona Lake.
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in July was Sammy Sample, 28, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $63.50 in court costs:
No Valid License - Fined $7 in May was Lynn A. Miller, 42, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Rosalie A. Nye, 61, Warsaw; Danny R.Sharp, 42, Milford; Betty L. Sombronsky, 49, Syracuse; and Herman P. Frauhiger, 64, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August were Kristie A. Shepherd, 18, Warsaw; Modesto R. Harvey, 22, Warsaw; Christopher L. Poyser, 22, Syracuse; Michael J. Klondaris, 45, Warsaw; Cheryl L. Niles, 48, Winona Lake; Kathy J. Harris, 38, Warsaw; Gregory W. Addair, 19, Winona Lake; Jason W. Vis, 17, Warsaw; Karen S. Smith, 31, Warsaw; Shannon D. Schweitzberger, 23, Warsaw;
Also, Kimberly A. Dubbs, 24, Warsaw; Omer L. Mullet, 24, Etna Green; Christy M. Travis, 19, Warsaw; David E. Rapp, 16, Warsaw; Carolyn S. Hall, 48, Warsaw; Larry G. Morgan, 18, Syracuse; and Charlie N. Felder, 66, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving While Intoxicated - (August) Steven Bennett, Claypool; (April) Jeff Nicodemus, Syracuse.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - (July) Dilberto Ramirez, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - (May) Mitchell Mathias, South Whitley.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (May) Fernando Ramos, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (April) James Griffith, Syracuse; (January) Jeremy Kinder, Mentone.
Leaving The Scene Of A Property Damage Accident - (December) Thomas Carroll, Syracuse; (November) Kevin Higgins, Syracuse.
False Informing - (November) Kevin Higgins, Syracuse.
Criminal Conversion - (October) Jonathan Dilley, Warsaw.
Diversion
The following person has entered into a diversion agreement through the Kos-ciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Criminal Conversion - (January) Christina Craft, Rochester.
Deferral
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (August) Robert A. Hine, 52, Pierceton.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• A.C. Prater vs. Michael and Corene Hanson, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks termination of real estate contract, damages, $2,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs: Terry L. Stavedahl, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, $834.45, and Cindy A. Duncan, North First Street, Warsaw, $2,414.57.
• Chicago Motor Club Insurance Co. vs. Tera R. Malott, North Meadowridge Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,148.21 as paid to insured claimant, Aaron D. Hartup, after an April 1, 1996, auto accident near the intersection of CRs 150 and 300N. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Valentine & Miner vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Michael E. Davis, West CR 250S, Warsaw, $275.98; Laurie E. Fuentes, North CR 175E, Warsaw, $1,306.25; and Mark T. Simmons, Syracuse, $812.
• Combo Auto and Marine Inc and Lamar Halsey vs. Joshua J. Wigent and David L. and Gale Parker, all of Columbia City, and Dan G. Reichard, Fort Wayne. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for damage resulting from a June 1, 1996, auto accident on Ind. 13 near Syracuse. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs: Michelle L. Harris, North CR 375S, Warsaw, $3,544.78, and Jerry R. and Gina M. Smith, Pierceton, $3,721.96.
• Thomas Krizmanich, doing business as Northern Indiana Sports & Orthopaedics, vs. Randy Colt, Plum Street, Leesburg; Jay Boggs and "Mary Doe" (true name unknown), doing business as Karrington Group, North Binkley Road, Larwill; and "B.B." (true name unknown). Plaintiff seeks $3,009 due on account, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Worthman/Flowers
David Worthman and Luann Flowers, Rochester. They were married Sept. 8, 1992, and separated June 19, 1997. 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
• Evelyn Lowman vs. John Stone. Plaintiff awarded $55,700 by default, plus interest, expenses incurred and foreclosure of contract as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. David K. and Melissa L. Lindley. Plaintiff awarded $7,250.17 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana Inc. vs. Bobbie J. Riddle and Brad A. Butler. Plaintiff awarded $4,629.86, plus interest and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. James Brewer. Plaintiff awarded $7,470.86 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Armando Marrufo. Plaintiff awarded $3,636.25 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Ronda L. Byland. Plaintiff awarded $5,544.70 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Timothy M. Wendt vs. Francisca Moreno, American General Finance and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff awarded $33,463.20 by default, plus court costs, costs incurred, and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Grand Rapids Sash & Door Inc. vs. American Home Centers.
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Everett Daryl Marshall.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Dennis A. and Terrie L. Bowers. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $202 per week in child support. Sept. 4.
• Melinda M. and Jerry R. Moretto. Sept. 10.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Teachers Credit Union vs. Joe G. and Audie J. Rodriguez, Financial Services of Whitley County and American General Finance. Plaintiff seeks (1) $11,600 due on note and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment; (2) $6,950 due on note, plus court costs; (3) $970 due on note, plus court costs; and (4) $2,106.09 due on Visa account, plus finance charges, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• NBD Bank/NA vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest and court costs: Shane H. and Rebecca L. Keister, South Country Club Road, Warsaw, $3,683.22, and Tim Blackwell, Sixth Street, Winona Lake, $9,223.46.
• Norma J. Wood, North CR 400E, Warsaw, vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks issuance of a writ of certiorari and reversal of an Aug. 12 decision to deny a requested variance. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Dan O. and Judy E. Hardy vs. Jerry L. Taft, North Hillside Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an injunction prohibiting Taft from violating the covenants and restrictions of real estate, plus damages and attorney fees.
• Guy Fisher vs. Janet Fisher Trust; John S. Fisher, North Front Street, Syracuse; Gary Fisher, North Kalorama Road, Leesburg; and Tom Farms, LLC, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $28,000 due on agreement, plus interest; $10,000 in attorney fees; a determination of interests; compensation to plaintiff for his interest in irrigation system, and rent on the system; an order enjoining defendants from harvesting, storing and selling crops in which plaintiff has an ownership interest; and court costs.
• Joaquina Lopez, Smith Street, Milford, vs. Michael and Sheila Grevenstuk, P.O. Box 11, Milford. Plaintiff seeks an amount to compensate for fire damage to her property on East Beer Road Milford for which the Grevenstuks were found guilty of arson in criminal proceedings. Plaintiff also seeks three times the amount of actual damage, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• V. Lee and Stephane Gast vs. Owen's Supermarket Inc. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries suffered by V. Lee Gast in a Dec. 8, 1995, fall at the East Center Street store. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Transamerica Home Loan, as attorney in fact for Transamerica Financial Services, vs. Jay L. and Theresa A. Kitson, East Chicago Street, Syracuse, et al. Plaintiff seeks $75,983.24 due on note, plus interest; court costs; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Victor J. Hagar, South Higbee Street, Milford; Woodrow S. Hagar, North CR 400E, Warsaw; and ATP Construction, Milford. Plaintiff seeks amount due for checks cashed on accounts for which there was nonpayment, plus treble damage, court costs and attorney fees.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Joseph R. and Debra K. Secrest and Anna M. Vest, all of Raggedy Ann Road, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $13,429.55 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
O'Connor
Michael L. O'Connor II, West CR 100S, Warsaw, and Peggy J. O'Connor, Parks-Schram Road, Warsaw. They were married May 3, 1995, and separated Dec. 5, 1996. There are no minor children.
Hernandez
Ric Hernandez, South Lake Street, Warsaw, and Tammy Hernandez, Lake Sharon Road, Winona Lake. They were married March 6, 1989, and separated June 1, 1991. There is one minor child.
Chairez
Angelita Chairez, East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Erubey Chairez, Bayview Drive, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 6, 1997, and separated Aug. 31, 1997. There is one minor child.
Ponce
Tommie Erica and Lorenzo Ponce, North CR 175E, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 22, 1994, and separated Sept. 13, 1997. There are two minor children.
Young
Edward Young, Huntington, and Diane J. Young, North Main Street, Claypool. They were married Dec. 15, 1992, and separated Sept. 8, 1997. There are no minor children.
Davis
Crystal L. and James R. Davis, West CR 300S, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 7, 1980, and separated Aug. 31, 1997. There are two minor children.
Tackett
Debra S. and Rudolph Tackett, South School Avenue, Silver Lake. They were married Sept. 6, 1991, and separated Sept. 9, 1997. There is one minor child.
Wolford
Patricia Lynn Wolford, Old Road 30E, Warsaw, and Harry Wayne Wolford, Kosciusko County. They were married Jan. 29, 1983, and separated Sept. 1, 1997. There are no minor children.
Riley
Barbara J. Riley, Frontage Road, Warsaw, and William S. Riley, U.S. 30, Warsaw. They were married March 15, 1963, and separated Nov. 27, 1994. There are no minor children.
Kuhn
Karen K. and Jeffrey Dean Kuhn, West Center Street, Burket. They were married Oct. 25, 1986, and separated July 1, 1997. There is one minor child.
Mellott
Thadd Mellott, Ind. 19S, Bourbon, and Cherie Mellott, East CR 400N, Rochester. They were married May 24, 1997, and separated Sept. 6, 1997. There are no minor children.
Holladay
Audrey Holladay, Kosciusko County, and Jeffrey Holladay, Henderson Drive, Warsaw. They were married July 31, 1993, and separated Aug. 31, 1997. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Norwest Mortgage Inc. vs. Sandra K. Bell. Plaintiff awarded $53,763.56 by default, plus interest; court costs; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Justin Ulrey. Plaintiff awarded $5,286.08 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Name Change
• Linda A. Foust's request to change her name to Linda A. Griffis is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Claire Baker vs. Paul E. Salyer. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• David E. Webb vs. Donald E. Bays II. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Opal C. Conley vs. The Pastime Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Christina E. and Terry L. Miller. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $59 per week in child support. Sept. 9.
• Daniel Joe and Sarah Marie Wiggs. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $83 per week in child support. Sept. 11.
• Alicia and Billy Ray Crum. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Sept. 11.
• Barbara L. and Gary G. Bowers. Sept. 12.
• Orvil Thomas and Patty Jean Slone. Sept. 12.
• Terry L. and Norina M. Wagoner. Sept. 15.
• Anthony H. and Patsy L. Carey. Sept. 15.
• Helen (former name Jones restored) and James Roger Conley. Sept. 15.
• John D. and Linda Blackburn. Sept. 16.
• Christopher R. and Renee Faulkner. Sept. 17.
• April Louise and Gary W. Newcomber. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $35 per week in child support. Sept. 17.
Other Action
• David L. Nulf's request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment and rehabilitation purposes only. [[In-content Ad]]
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