Times-Union Court News 10-01-1996
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Andrew Paul Watkins, 20, and Wendy Kay Tuncil, 20, both of South Main Street, Etna Green.
• Darrell D. Meck, 40, and Tammy Lynn Goble, 29, both of West CR 700N, Leesburg.
• Brad Ian Bibler, 20, and Kerri Kristine Winterrowd, 20, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Lofty Lee Hunter, 30, and Kimberly Michelle Heath, 26, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Steven L. Iden, 43, and Kristina Ann Crooks, 19, both of North Webster.
• Michael Douglas Jackson, 29, East Line Street, Warsaw, and Esther Nadene Ray, 19, EMS D21A Lane, Syracuse.
• Jesse Daniel Miller, no age given, and Margaret Elaine Yoder, 20, both of North CR 1000W, Nappanee.
• Paul Douglas Meyer Jr., 28, Boys City Drive, Winona Lake, and Arminda Ellen Sowers, 25, Walter Way, Warsaw.
• Ronald Brian Bame, 26, and Alecia Marie Hewitt, 23, both of North Webster.
• David Allen Wright, 26, North CR 100E, Warsaw, and Romona Dee Wallen, 22, South Union Drive, Winona Lake.
• Refugio Ramirez II, 23, Milford, and Tammy Jo Tom, 22, East CR 800N, Syracuse.
• Mark G. Fritz, 37, and Elizabeth A. Chapman, 38, both of East Springfield Drive, Warsaw.
• Dwayne Thomas Campbell, 19, Elm Street, Silver Lake, and Charlotte A. Patrick, 30, Claypool.
• Keith Eric Winnett, 24, and Kimberlee Irene Butz, 23, both of East Wooster Road, Pierce-ton,
• Lee A. Barker, 41, North Parks-Schram Road, Warsaw, and Donna L. Garver, 32, Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
County Court
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko County Court, small claims division, with Judge James Jarrette presiding:
• Regency Pointe Estates awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David McCormick, $494, and Clarence Arms, judgment.
• Timothy J. and Rebecca L. Dimmick vs. Maria Phipps Savant. Plaintiffs awarded $5,000.
County Court
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko County Court with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in September were: Nicole D. Poort, 18, Warsaw; Adrienne L. Weber, 17, Syracuse; Kevin L. Bestful, 18, Leesburg; Lee R. Chance, 18, Warsaw; Mary J. Weaver, 48, Claypool; Henry L. Kidd, 22, Cromwell; Brian D. Glaser, 17, Syracuse; James T. Lea, 22, Warsaw; Donald E. Fackler, 62, Syracuse; Tammy M. Serafini, 37, Syracuse;
Also, Connie S. Bernstein, 42, Pierceton; and Paul L. Hubaratt, 23, Claypool.
Fined $27 in August were: Sharon L. Scott, 49, Warsaw; Tal S. Smith, 43, Syracuse; Thomas M. Yochum, 50, Rochester; and Rickie D. Cripe, 27, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in September was Craig A. Cox, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September were: Sally J. Swihart, 19, Warsaw; Eric D. Wagoner, 19, Leesburg; Brian M. Hartman, 20, Nappanee; Jessica L. Stillson, 25, Syracuse; Lewis W. Alderfer, 29, Cromwell; Paige E. Kralis, 42, Warsaw; Sandra L. Rader, 34, Warsaw; Lisa A. Fancher, 21, Warsaw; Richard L. Cole, 49, Warsaw; Shelly R. Stockberger, 35, Mentone;
Also, William H. Hartman, 42, Pierceton; Jerry D. Opperud, 56, Warsaw; Audrey L. Russell, 31, Mentone; Tirzah R. Light, 34, Leesburg; and Kerry D. Thrasher, 48, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August were: Jonathon D. Saylor, 39, Winona Lake; Peter M. Mantica, 29, Warsaw; Diana England, 30, Pierceton; Michael A. Delamater, 18, Warsaw; Jaime L. Sumpter, 20, Warsaw; Bryon M. Warren, 17, Warsaw; and David Dotson, 38, Silver Lake.
Fined $12 in July was Jody K. Plummer, 28, Silver Lake.
Fined $7 in September were: Jennifer K. Lance, 21, North Manchester; Scott A. Weyler, 37, North Webster; Kari L. Airgood, 25, Syracuse; Lisa A. Cassel, 26, Warsaw; Ann M. Heiman, 34, Warsaw; and Rebecca S. Ousley, 32, Etna Green.
Fined $7 in August were: Allen W. Hollan, 20, Rochester; Kenya S. Beasley, 44, Syracuse; Barbara A. Trobaugh, 37, Leesburg; and Verancio Turper, 19, Bourbon.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in September was Scott A. Kinsey, 22, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in September were: Henry C. Bradley, 74, Rochester; Charlette R. Sauders, 28, Warsaw; Jeremiah J. Coy, 16, Syracuse; and Brett A. McDonald, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Matthew R. Smith, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Damian S. Feller, 18, Silver Lake.
No Registration - Fined $7 in September was David W. Leiter, 49, Etna Green.
Ignoring A Railroad Crossing Stop Sign - Fined $7 in September was Rebecca L. Stutzman, 17, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September were Richard L. Woodward, 18, Warsaw, and David A. Kotkovetz, 46, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in September was Brenda S. Howard, 41, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in August was Glenn R. Kennedy, 53, Warsaw.
Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in August was Jonathan D. Cox, 15, Pierceton.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in August was Mary Cox, 36, Pierceton.
No Motorcycle Endorsement - Fined $17 in August was Troy E. Kistler, 28, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in August was Allen W. Hollan, 20, Rochester.
Improper Motorcycle Equipment - Fined $50 in July was Ross C. Kelly, 32, Warsaw.
Improper Passing - Fined $7 in July was Angela M. Friend, 18, North Manchester.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in July was Candy L. Gray, 17, North Manchester.
False Registration - Fined $7 in July was Candy L. Gray, 17, North Manchester.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in May was John H. Parker, 25, Silver Lake.
The following people also paid $63 in court costs:
Pulling A Water Skier Without An Observer - Fined $7 in September was Robert Ragland, 36, Leesburg.
Failure To Display Stern Light - Fined $7 in August was Thomas M. McCarthy, 40, Milford.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were: Rhonda K. Swihart, 27, Tippecanoe; Gary M. Wiggs, 40, Syracuse; Kevin R. Rigby, 28, Pierceton; Lisa A. Fancher, 21, Warsaw; Richard L. Moore, 64, Warsaw; Arleen B. Miner, 78, Warsaw; Craig L. Hollopeter, Warsaw; Harold T. Roberts, 43, Warsaw; Jason A. Robbins, 16, Warsaw; Ellen R. Hatcher, 56, Warsaw;
Also, Eric D. Backus, 17, Akron; Danny W. Shoopman, 36, Milford; Thomas J. Figa, 17, Warsaw; and Sergio C. Rico, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August were: Anna M. Accettura, 36, Warsaw; Matthew E. Nellis, 23, Warsaw; Kanoshia M. Gross, 19, Warsaw; Ivy L. Owens, 42, Silver Lake; Mark D. Aguilar, 29, Warsaw; Anne Hoy, 47, Warsaw; William Wells, 17, Warsaw; Sarah G. Roberts, 17, Warsaw; and Bryan Bartow, 30, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in September against Craig L. Hollopeter, Warsaw.
Judgment in August against Bryan Bartow, 30, Warsaw.
Superior Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• Illinois Farmers Insurance vs. Kim M. Eggert, also known as Kim Stansbury, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,330.09, as paid to insured claimant, Absalom Parry, following an Oct. 30, 1995, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Donna L. Lunsford, North South Shore Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,473.48 for three times the amount due on a nonsufficient funds check, plus court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. James Abner Crews, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) $3,676.55 due on promissory note, plus interest, possession of mobile home and court costs, and (2) $7,797,68 due on agreement, plus interest, possession of vehicle and court costs.
• Illinois Farmers Insurance vs. Joseph E. Hawks, Woodlawn, Va. Plaintiff seeks $1,158.59 as paid to insured claimant, Edward Werner, following an Aug. 15, 1995, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Jacqualin K. Greuter, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,088.02 due on account, plus finance charges; $200 in attorney fees; interest; and court costs.
Superior Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff, LLP, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs from the following people: Dorris Miller, $7,256.97, and Lisa Hochstetler, $4,747.08.
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia vs. Susan M. Jones. Plaintiff awarded $1,739.03 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Rod Godfrey. Plaintiff awarded $978.89 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• William M. Neely Jr., by his parent and natural guardian, William M. Neely Sr., and William M. Neely Sr. vs. John Doe, M.D. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Michael E. Ballinger.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Scott A. Shafer, North Turkey Creek Drive, Syra-cuse, $2,408.29, and David Rivich, Ind. 19S, Etna Green, $1,048.87.
• Rochester Community School Corp. Board of Trustees vs. ATE & Office Systems, doing business as Computerland of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $13,000 for breach of contract, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• Charles W. Kern vs. Sara J. Kelly, West Wooster Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $8,668.75 for damages resulting from an Oct. 23, 1994, auto accident in Porter County. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• CBT Credit Services Inc. vs. George E. Hiney, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $21,188.78 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs. The case was moved on a change of venue from Allen County.
• Joshua and Cameron Southern, Goshen, by their next friend, Kevin Southern, Goshen, vs. George D. Schue, West Hill Lake Road, Claypool, and Wabash Valley Mfg. Inc., Silver Lake. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for injuries and damages resulting from a July 28, 1994, auto accident in Whitley County. Plaintiffs also seek interest and court costs and request a trial by jury. The case was moved on a change of venue from Elkhart County.
• Carl Coplin, et al (there are 127 plaintiffs total) vs. Enchanted Hills Community Association Inc., an Indiana nonprofit corporation, and its purported board members, et al. Plaintiffs seek an injunction against an alleged invalid election possibly set for Sept. 30; an order banning the purported board of directors from amending association restrictions; an order declaring the 1995 and 1996 selection of members of the board of directors as invalid; an accounting of the corporation's finances; attorney fees; and court costs.
• United Companies Lending Corp. vs. Sara S., Kenneth and Kari Lynn Zollinger, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse, and Counting House Bank. Plaintiff seeks $32,506.73 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; expenses incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage with sale of property to satisfy judgment.
• Western Wire Products Co. vs. Sea's Diversified Products, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,974 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Chevy Chase Savings Bank vs. Thomas Stoops, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,568.59 due on credit card account, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Zon
Carol A. Zon, Claypool, and Dwayne S. Hobart. They were married Aug. 15, 1987, and separated July 11, 1996. There are four minor children.
Young
Peggy and Kolin J. Young, Gable Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 30, 1989, and separated Sept. 18, 1996. There are no minor children.
Skeadas
Arthur K. and Donna J. Skeadas, South Union Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 29, 1959, and separated Sept. 23, 1996. There are no minor children.
Tallon
Margaret L. Tallon, Kosciusko County, and Michael B. Tallon, North Huntington Street, Syracuse. They were married Sept. 2, 1967, and separated Sept. 23, 1996. There are no minor children.
Rush
Charles and Pamela Rush, Front Street, Syracuse. They were married March 25, 1989, and separated Sept. 23, 1996. There is one minor child.
Lombard
Laura L. Lombard, West Lake Park Road, Warsaw, and Randall S. Lombard, Bristol. They were married Dec. 5, 1987, and separated Dec. 3, 1995. There are no minor children.
Eppley
Cynthia and Steven G. Eppley, North CR 400W, Nappanee. They were married Aug. 3, 1985, and separated Sept. 13, 1996. There are no minor children.
Curtis
Jason Curtis, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Tracy Curtis, North Meadowridge Drive, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 26, 1992, and separated in 1993. There is one minor child.
Collins
David S. Collins, Warsaw, and Lia L. Collins, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 9, 1993, and separated Sept. 1, 1996. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Green Tree Financial Corp., now known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. Arnold G. Jr. and Deborah L. Hurd. Plaintiff awarded $8,871.15 by default, plus interest; $2,996.82 in attorney fees; court costs; foreclosure of security agreement; and possession of manufactured home, with sale thereof to satisfy judgment.
• Lucille D. Kinzie Eakright vs. Glenda F. Ray and Charlie Johnson Parker. Plaintiff awarded $19,003.87 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Marion N. and Anita L. Flannery vs. Wabash Electric Supply Co. Inc. and Shane Tonovitz.
• Wanda Floor vs. Wabash Electric Supply Co. Inc. and Shane Tonovitz.
• Cynthia A. Neeley vs. Jeffrey A. Hahn.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• William Lee and Mary Lou Puckett. Sept. 16.
• Carolyn S. (former name Stokes restored) and Raymond T. Hill. Sept. 17.
• Kay and Wendell E. Cook. Sept. 18.
• Patrick and Amy Wiseman. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Sept. 18.
• Louise and Mearman Reece. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $107 per week in child support. Sept. 19.
• Amanda (former name Ewing restored) and Chad Thompson. Sept. 20.
• L. Michael and Catherine L. Mitchell. Sept. 20.
• Lee Ann and Daniel Raymond Neff. Mother awarded custody of couple's six minor children. Father ordered to pay $154 per week in child support. Sept. 20.
• Lynette Sue and Bruce Lane Hively. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $175 per week in child support. Sept. 20.
• Debra Lynn (former name Church restored) and Gary D. Neterer. Sept. 20.
• Paul Joe and Tamara Renea Kuhn. Sept. 23.
Other Action
• Thelma E. North vs. Roger Armey, doing business as Armey's Green Leaf Nursery. The Hon. Michael E. Cook is appointed special judge in this matter.
• Joe C. Graves' request for a probationary driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes and to tend to the necessities of life.
• Dennis W. Addair's request for an extension of his probationary driver's license is granted. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Andrew Paul Watkins, 20, and Wendy Kay Tuncil, 20, both of South Main Street, Etna Green.
• Darrell D. Meck, 40, and Tammy Lynn Goble, 29, both of West CR 700N, Leesburg.
• Brad Ian Bibler, 20, and Kerri Kristine Winterrowd, 20, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Lofty Lee Hunter, 30, and Kimberly Michelle Heath, 26, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Steven L. Iden, 43, and Kristina Ann Crooks, 19, both of North Webster.
• Michael Douglas Jackson, 29, East Line Street, Warsaw, and Esther Nadene Ray, 19, EMS D21A Lane, Syracuse.
• Jesse Daniel Miller, no age given, and Margaret Elaine Yoder, 20, both of North CR 1000W, Nappanee.
• Paul Douglas Meyer Jr., 28, Boys City Drive, Winona Lake, and Arminda Ellen Sowers, 25, Walter Way, Warsaw.
• Ronald Brian Bame, 26, and Alecia Marie Hewitt, 23, both of North Webster.
• David Allen Wright, 26, North CR 100E, Warsaw, and Romona Dee Wallen, 22, South Union Drive, Winona Lake.
• Refugio Ramirez II, 23, Milford, and Tammy Jo Tom, 22, East CR 800N, Syracuse.
• Mark G. Fritz, 37, and Elizabeth A. Chapman, 38, both of East Springfield Drive, Warsaw.
• Dwayne Thomas Campbell, 19, Elm Street, Silver Lake, and Charlotte A. Patrick, 30, Claypool.
• Keith Eric Winnett, 24, and Kimberlee Irene Butz, 23, both of East Wooster Road, Pierce-ton,
• Lee A. Barker, 41, North Parks-Schram Road, Warsaw, and Donna L. Garver, 32, Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
County Court
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko County Court, small claims division, with Judge James Jarrette presiding:
• Regency Pointe Estates awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David McCormick, $494, and Clarence Arms, judgment.
• Timothy J. and Rebecca L. Dimmick vs. Maria Phipps Savant. Plaintiffs awarded $5,000.
County Court
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko County Court with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in September were: Nicole D. Poort, 18, Warsaw; Adrienne L. Weber, 17, Syracuse; Kevin L. Bestful, 18, Leesburg; Lee R. Chance, 18, Warsaw; Mary J. Weaver, 48, Claypool; Henry L. Kidd, 22, Cromwell; Brian D. Glaser, 17, Syracuse; James T. Lea, 22, Warsaw; Donald E. Fackler, 62, Syracuse; Tammy M. Serafini, 37, Syracuse;
Also, Connie S. Bernstein, 42, Pierceton; and Paul L. Hubaratt, 23, Claypool.
Fined $27 in August were: Sharon L. Scott, 49, Warsaw; Tal S. Smith, 43, Syracuse; Thomas M. Yochum, 50, Rochester; and Rickie D. Cripe, 27, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in September was Craig A. Cox, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September were: Sally J. Swihart, 19, Warsaw; Eric D. Wagoner, 19, Leesburg; Brian M. Hartman, 20, Nappanee; Jessica L. Stillson, 25, Syracuse; Lewis W. Alderfer, 29, Cromwell; Paige E. Kralis, 42, Warsaw; Sandra L. Rader, 34, Warsaw; Lisa A. Fancher, 21, Warsaw; Richard L. Cole, 49, Warsaw; Shelly R. Stockberger, 35, Mentone;
Also, William H. Hartman, 42, Pierceton; Jerry D. Opperud, 56, Warsaw; Audrey L. Russell, 31, Mentone; Tirzah R. Light, 34, Leesburg; and Kerry D. Thrasher, 48, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August were: Jonathon D. Saylor, 39, Winona Lake; Peter M. Mantica, 29, Warsaw; Diana England, 30, Pierceton; Michael A. Delamater, 18, Warsaw; Jaime L. Sumpter, 20, Warsaw; Bryon M. Warren, 17, Warsaw; and David Dotson, 38, Silver Lake.
Fined $12 in July was Jody K. Plummer, 28, Silver Lake.
Fined $7 in September were: Jennifer K. Lance, 21, North Manchester; Scott A. Weyler, 37, North Webster; Kari L. Airgood, 25, Syracuse; Lisa A. Cassel, 26, Warsaw; Ann M. Heiman, 34, Warsaw; and Rebecca S. Ousley, 32, Etna Green.
Fined $7 in August were: Allen W. Hollan, 20, Rochester; Kenya S. Beasley, 44, Syracuse; Barbara A. Trobaugh, 37, Leesburg; and Verancio Turper, 19, Bourbon.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in September was Scott A. Kinsey, 22, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in September were: Henry C. Bradley, 74, Rochester; Charlette R. Sauders, 28, Warsaw; Jeremiah J. Coy, 16, Syracuse; and Brett A. McDonald, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Matthew R. Smith, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Damian S. Feller, 18, Silver Lake.
No Registration - Fined $7 in September was David W. Leiter, 49, Etna Green.
Ignoring A Railroad Crossing Stop Sign - Fined $7 in September was Rebecca L. Stutzman, 17, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September were Richard L. Woodward, 18, Warsaw, and David A. Kotkovetz, 46, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in September was Brenda S. Howard, 41, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in August was Glenn R. Kennedy, 53, Warsaw.
Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in August was Jonathan D. Cox, 15, Pierceton.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in August was Mary Cox, 36, Pierceton.
No Motorcycle Endorsement - Fined $17 in August was Troy E. Kistler, 28, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in August was Allen W. Hollan, 20, Rochester.
Improper Motorcycle Equipment - Fined $50 in July was Ross C. Kelly, 32, Warsaw.
Improper Passing - Fined $7 in July was Angela M. Friend, 18, North Manchester.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in July was Candy L. Gray, 17, North Manchester.
False Registration - Fined $7 in July was Candy L. Gray, 17, North Manchester.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in May was John H. Parker, 25, Silver Lake.
The following people also paid $63 in court costs:
Pulling A Water Skier Without An Observer - Fined $7 in September was Robert Ragland, 36, Leesburg.
Failure To Display Stern Light - Fined $7 in August was Thomas M. McCarthy, 40, Milford.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were: Rhonda K. Swihart, 27, Tippecanoe; Gary M. Wiggs, 40, Syracuse; Kevin R. Rigby, 28, Pierceton; Lisa A. Fancher, 21, Warsaw; Richard L. Moore, 64, Warsaw; Arleen B. Miner, 78, Warsaw; Craig L. Hollopeter, Warsaw; Harold T. Roberts, 43, Warsaw; Jason A. Robbins, 16, Warsaw; Ellen R. Hatcher, 56, Warsaw;
Also, Eric D. Backus, 17, Akron; Danny W. Shoopman, 36, Milford; Thomas J. Figa, 17, Warsaw; and Sergio C. Rico, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August were: Anna M. Accettura, 36, Warsaw; Matthew E. Nellis, 23, Warsaw; Kanoshia M. Gross, 19, Warsaw; Ivy L. Owens, 42, Silver Lake; Mark D. Aguilar, 29, Warsaw; Anne Hoy, 47, Warsaw; William Wells, 17, Warsaw; Sarah G. Roberts, 17, Warsaw; and Bryan Bartow, 30, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in September against Craig L. Hollopeter, Warsaw.
Judgment in August against Bryan Bartow, 30, Warsaw.
Superior Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• Illinois Farmers Insurance vs. Kim M. Eggert, also known as Kim Stansbury, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,330.09, as paid to insured claimant, Absalom Parry, following an Oct. 30, 1995, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Donna L. Lunsford, North South Shore Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,473.48 for three times the amount due on a nonsufficient funds check, plus court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. James Abner Crews, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) $3,676.55 due on promissory note, plus interest, possession of mobile home and court costs, and (2) $7,797,68 due on agreement, plus interest, possession of vehicle and court costs.
• Illinois Farmers Insurance vs. Joseph E. Hawks, Woodlawn, Va. Plaintiff seeks $1,158.59 as paid to insured claimant, Edward Werner, following an Aug. 15, 1995, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Jacqualin K. Greuter, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,088.02 due on account, plus finance charges; $200 in attorney fees; interest; and court costs.
Superior Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff, LLP, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs from the following people: Dorris Miller, $7,256.97, and Lisa Hochstetler, $4,747.08.
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia vs. Susan M. Jones. Plaintiff awarded $1,739.03 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Rod Godfrey. Plaintiff awarded $978.89 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• William M. Neely Jr., by his parent and natural guardian, William M. Neely Sr., and William M. Neely Sr. vs. John Doe, M.D. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Michael E. Ballinger.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Scott A. Shafer, North Turkey Creek Drive, Syra-cuse, $2,408.29, and David Rivich, Ind. 19S, Etna Green, $1,048.87.
• Rochester Community School Corp. Board of Trustees vs. ATE & Office Systems, doing business as Computerland of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $13,000 for breach of contract, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• Charles W. Kern vs. Sara J. Kelly, West Wooster Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $8,668.75 for damages resulting from an Oct. 23, 1994, auto accident in Porter County. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• CBT Credit Services Inc. vs. George E. Hiney, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $21,188.78 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs. The case was moved on a change of venue from Allen County.
• Joshua and Cameron Southern, Goshen, by their next friend, Kevin Southern, Goshen, vs. George D. Schue, West Hill Lake Road, Claypool, and Wabash Valley Mfg. Inc., Silver Lake. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for injuries and damages resulting from a July 28, 1994, auto accident in Whitley County. Plaintiffs also seek interest and court costs and request a trial by jury. The case was moved on a change of venue from Elkhart County.
• Carl Coplin, et al (there are 127 plaintiffs total) vs. Enchanted Hills Community Association Inc., an Indiana nonprofit corporation, and its purported board members, et al. Plaintiffs seek an injunction against an alleged invalid election possibly set for Sept. 30; an order banning the purported board of directors from amending association restrictions; an order declaring the 1995 and 1996 selection of members of the board of directors as invalid; an accounting of the corporation's finances; attorney fees; and court costs.
• United Companies Lending Corp. vs. Sara S., Kenneth and Kari Lynn Zollinger, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse, and Counting House Bank. Plaintiff seeks $32,506.73 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; expenses incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage with sale of property to satisfy judgment.
• Western Wire Products Co. vs. Sea's Diversified Products, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,974 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Chevy Chase Savings Bank vs. Thomas Stoops, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,568.59 due on credit card account, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Zon
Carol A. Zon, Claypool, and Dwayne S. Hobart. They were married Aug. 15, 1987, and separated July 11, 1996. There are four minor children.
Young
Peggy and Kolin J. Young, Gable Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 30, 1989, and separated Sept. 18, 1996. There are no minor children.
Skeadas
Arthur K. and Donna J. Skeadas, South Union Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 29, 1959, and separated Sept. 23, 1996. There are no minor children.
Tallon
Margaret L. Tallon, Kosciusko County, and Michael B. Tallon, North Huntington Street, Syracuse. They were married Sept. 2, 1967, and separated Sept. 23, 1996. There are no minor children.
Rush
Charles and Pamela Rush, Front Street, Syracuse. They were married March 25, 1989, and separated Sept. 23, 1996. There is one minor child.
Lombard
Laura L. Lombard, West Lake Park Road, Warsaw, and Randall S. Lombard, Bristol. They were married Dec. 5, 1987, and separated Dec. 3, 1995. There are no minor children.
Eppley
Cynthia and Steven G. Eppley, North CR 400W, Nappanee. They were married Aug. 3, 1985, and separated Sept. 13, 1996. There are no minor children.
Curtis
Jason Curtis, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Tracy Curtis, North Meadowridge Drive, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 26, 1992, and separated in 1993. There is one minor child.
Collins
David S. Collins, Warsaw, and Lia L. Collins, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 9, 1993, and separated Sept. 1, 1996. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Green Tree Financial Corp., now known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. Arnold G. Jr. and Deborah L. Hurd. Plaintiff awarded $8,871.15 by default, plus interest; $2,996.82 in attorney fees; court costs; foreclosure of security agreement; and possession of manufactured home, with sale thereof to satisfy judgment.
• Lucille D. Kinzie Eakright vs. Glenda F. Ray and Charlie Johnson Parker. Plaintiff awarded $19,003.87 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Marion N. and Anita L. Flannery vs. Wabash Electric Supply Co. Inc. and Shane Tonovitz.
• Wanda Floor vs. Wabash Electric Supply Co. Inc. and Shane Tonovitz.
• Cynthia A. Neeley vs. Jeffrey A. Hahn.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• William Lee and Mary Lou Puckett. Sept. 16.
• Carolyn S. (former name Stokes restored) and Raymond T. Hill. Sept. 17.
• Kay and Wendell E. Cook. Sept. 18.
• Patrick and Amy Wiseman. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Sept. 18.
• Louise and Mearman Reece. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $107 per week in child support. Sept. 19.
• Amanda (former name Ewing restored) and Chad Thompson. Sept. 20.
• L. Michael and Catherine L. Mitchell. Sept. 20.
• Lee Ann and Daniel Raymond Neff. Mother awarded custody of couple's six minor children. Father ordered to pay $154 per week in child support. Sept. 20.
• Lynette Sue and Bruce Lane Hively. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $175 per week in child support. Sept. 20.
• Debra Lynn (former name Church restored) and Gary D. Neterer. Sept. 20.
• Paul Joe and Tamara Renea Kuhn. Sept. 23.
Other Action
• Thelma E. North vs. Roger Armey, doing business as Armey's Green Leaf Nursery. The Hon. Michael E. Cook is appointed special judge in this matter.
• Joe C. Graves' request for a probationary driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes and to tend to the necessities of life.
• Dennis W. Addair's request for an extension of his probationary driver's license is granted. [[In-content Ad]]
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