Times-Union Court News 10-03-2000
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:
• Eric Leonard Seeber, 25, Stonewall Court, Nappanee, and Rachael Ann Koehlinger, 24, East Main Street, Warsaw.
• Chris Allen Holmes, 32, and Stephanie Ann Lantz, 30, both of Gilbert, Ariz.
• Don D. Stutzman, 31, and Michele Irene Martin, 28, both of North Forest Drive, Syracuse.
• Benjamin L. Deterling, 41, and Kimberly K. Crane, 30, both of North Circle Drive East, Syracuse.
• Troy Edward Kistler, 32, and Christine LaVeva Irwin, 25, both of EMS B1A Lane, Leesburg.
• Scott Michael Boocher, 29, and Tamara Lynnette Murphy, 28, both of North Park Avenue, Warsaw.
• Bart Shannon Kammerer, 29, and Hillary M. Beatty, 27, both of Leesburg.
• Ronnie A. West, 63, Hobbs, N.M., and R. Carolyn Shively, 62, Church Street, Leesburg.
• Kevin Michael Hall, 24, and Janice Jeannette DeSanto, 28, both of East Armstrong Road, Leesburg.
• Kenneth William Archer, 29, and Miranda Kay Peterson, 24, both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
• Terry Alfred Hayes, 25, and Jamie Lynn Emmert, 23, both of North Candy Cane Lane, Cromwell.
• Joseph Lee Hogle, 20, and Rebecca Lee Rodriguez, 18, both of U.S. 30E, Pierceton.
• Jason R. Harrison, 25, and Helina Kae Busz, 26, both of West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Financial Services of Whitley County vs. Ralph D. Mullins. Plaintiff awarded $1,180.74.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Melissa K. Craig, $450.94; Robin D. Harris, $1,016.05; Gilberto Rangel, $683.02; Duane V.Moyer, $374.05; Paul and Tonya Martin, $715.77; and Brenda and Michael Baker, $660.58.
• David C. Kolbe vs. David Dillinger. Plaintiff awarded $352.79.
• Byron J. Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Randy Goodsell, $452.46; Teresa Mathias, $547.85; and Melvin Mathias, $438.42.
• William Dalton awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Bonnie Dodd, $2,169, and Jean M. Bowser, $235.79.
• Weed Septic Tank Service Inc. vs. Randy Barber. Plaintiff awarded $88.47.
• Hoosier Propane awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Lynn A. Umber, $269.55; Howard J. Ramsey, $119.69; Donald R. Magnus, $200.47; Ken Gerber, $496.16; and Gene Slone, $358.89.
• Carrie S. Finken vs. John F. Call. Plaintiff awarded $312.
• Eastgate Manor vs. James G. Bullington. Plaintiff awarded $1,174.
• Preferred Associates Inc vs. Kevin E. and Kelli Perkins. Plaintiff awarded $863.91.
• Marilyn Parrot vs. Liberty Morris and Clinton Croucher. Plaintiff awarded $460.
• Joanne M. Kolbe vs. Teresa L. Kreigh. Plaintiff awarded $156.
• Snow & Sauerteig vs. Richard L. and Tiffany J. Stengel. Plaintiff awarded $1,373.70.
• Grauel Enterprises awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Diane L. Shepherd, $1,101.66; Kevin J. Stahl, $2,000; Richard D. Hyde, $424.80; and Barbara A.Stansell, $661.08.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ellen L. Hall, $494.22; Michael J. Perry, $676.59; William J. and Luann M. Carpenter, $918.30; Anna M. and Daniel Stiles, $690.25; Susan A. Bennett Patrick, $1,226.80; Ronnie J. and Jean Kindig, $1,489.12; and Connie L. Gillum Bloom, $1,229.34.
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 $24.50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Nathan Ksiezopolski, Claypool.
Fined $25 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Ryan Vickory, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Robert Razo, Warsaw.
Fined $200 in December, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 10 days was Rick A. Sahagun, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Tomas Salgado, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $75 in July was Amber VanNess, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in June was Magdelena Flores, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February was David Prieto Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in February was David Prieto, Winona Lake.
Reckless Driving - Fined $100 in April was Weston Wilson, Rochester.
Fined $249.50 in March was Thomas Armey, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $50 in April and license suspended six months was Daryle Smith, Syracuse.
Failure To Stop After Accident - Fined $75.50 in November was Kacy Slusher, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in September was Jerry D. Akers, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August were Mark Gonzalez, Nappanee; Brandon Hollar, Milford; and Van Slater, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in August and license suspended 30 days was John Caudill, Leesburg.
Judgment (court costs only) in March against Lawrence Shores, Winona Lake.
Unlawful Use Of A Police Radio - Fined $50 in August was Darwin Busz, 42, Warsaw.
Fleeing Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in April was Michael Heintzelman, Syracuse.
False Informing - Fined $100 in April was Daryle Smith, Syracuse.
Criminal Mischief - Judgment (court costs only) in March against Lawrence Shores, Winona Lake.
Conversion - Fined $50 in March and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Lawrence Shores, Winona Lake.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $100 in February was Todd Walls, Leesburg.
Check Deception - Judgment (court costs only) against in November and sentenced to one year in jail was Trisha Stavedahl, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in September were Michael D. Campbell, 28, Warsaw; David J. Archer, 42, Warsaw; Reece E. Henry, 18, North Webster; Katie E. Miller, 17, Nappanee; Mandi F. Shidler, 18, Leesburg; and Jeffrey D. Maggard, 42, Larwill.
Fined $27 in August were Brent R. McCloughan, 35, Rochester; Josh G. Shepherd, 20, Warsaw; Tyler M. Smith, 17, Cromwell; and Karolyn Green, 35, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in July were Michael B. Shelpman, 34, Silver Lake, and Amanda T. Combs, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March was Jose A. Olivarez, 22, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in September were James P. Reschly, 23, Syracuse; Ronald W. Puckett, 44, Bourbon; Michael L. Wheat, 21, Syracuse; Clifford Grubb, 42, Warsaw; Angela M. Belcher, 28, Warsaw; Stephanie K. Dennison, 30, Winona Lake; Deborah L. Scharf, 45, Warsaw; and Christy L. Bontrager, 23, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in August were Raejean Wallace, 35, Akron; Jason L. Railsback, 16, Warsaw; David W. Westness, 45, Pierceton; Tommy V. Stills, 26, Bourbon; Vincent D. Fletcher, 29, Warsaw; Michael E. Bryant, 39, Warsaw; and Kristen J. Owen, 17, Milford.
Fined $12 in June was Josh R. Spencer, 16, North Webster.
Fined $7 in August was Melissa M. Nabinger, 27, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in September were Barbara A. Baer, 72, Warsaw, and Mark V. Hershberger, 27, Milford.
Fined $7 in August was Tyler L. Wallen, 16, Warsaw.
Improper Taillights - Fined $7 in September was Jose Varges, 22, Mentone.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in September were David G. Bargerhuff, 33, Warsaw; Paul A. Irwin, 21, Leesburg; Elisabeth J. Fitzpatrick, 22, Pierceton; and Tina R. Gerding, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August were Jennifer L. Shoemaker, 21, Warsaw, and Marie Gomez, 23, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in June was Krista L. Freeman, 22, Milford.
Improper Headlights - Fined $7 in September was Ruben R. Jiminez, 20, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield To An Emergency Vehicle - Fined $7 in September was Larry A. Himes, 50, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September was Christopher J. Lincoln, 20, Bourbon.
Fined $7 in August was Daniel D. Nelson, 42, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in August was Angel P. Baez, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Josh R. Spencer, 16, North Webster.
Violation Of Window Tint - Fined $7 in August was Todd P. Lincoln, 18, Bourbon.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment (court costs only) in March against Shari R. Vanderford, 36, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Permitting Operation Of Watercraft Without License - Fined $7 in September was Brian K. Hodge, 41, Warsaw.
Failure To Possess Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $7 in September was James C. McKinney, 58, Warsaw.
No All-Terrain Vehicle Registration - Fined $7 in August was Jason P. Halsey, 26, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were James A. Runyon, 29, Warsaw; Carolyn S. Dissmore, 34, Warsaw; Brandon L. Moore, 16, Warsaw; Connie J. Slusher, 41, Warsaw; Eric L. Baker, 20, Silver Lake; Juan Rodriguez, 22, Warsaw; Donald E. Street, 23, Warsaw; Branislav B. Palik, 31, Warsaw; April L. Osborne, 30, Warsaw; Anthony D. Koser, 16, Warsaw;
Also, Patrick C. Whetstone, 18, Warsaw; Francisco J. Maldanado, 27, Warsaw; Cindy J. Poe, 37, Warsaw; Francis J. Marino, 33, Claypool; Samantha M. Wolfe, 35, Warsaw; Richard A. Burns, 32, Warsaw; Talmadge Shepherd, 60, Warsaw; Melvin E. Keplinger, 16, Mentone; Brooks R. Stogsdill, 17, Warsaw; Eric Z. Smith, 16, Syracuse;
Also, Wesley T. Bowser, 32, Syracuse; B. Nadine Smith, 39, Warsaw; Miguel A. Malagon, 29, Warsaw; Matthew M. Small, 18, Warsaw; and Marcelo Hernandez, 21, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in August were Kevin L. Steele, 37, Syracuse; Stephen E. Cartwright, 20, Syracuse; Shawn Prater, 21, Pierceton; Gregory A. Gsell, 21, Winona Lake; and Jennifer L. Stiver, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in June was Mallory L. Niles, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in March was Megan E. Kinney, 22, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in September was Michelle D. Lantz, 33, Syracuse (two counts).
Judgment in August against Martha L. Meade, 52, Silver Lake.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Battery - (September) James M. Method, Warsaw; (June) Josh Hamman, Claypool.
Check Deception - (September) Bridget Burney, Winona Lake (eight counts); (August) Emily Christian, North Webster; Larry Sainer, Warsaw; (June) Wilma Martin, Pierceton; (November) Latosha Phillips, Winona Lake.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (August) Brooke Hershberger, Nappanee.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (May) Robert Razo, Warsaw.
Dealing Marijuana - (May) Kelley Miller, Milford.
Possession Of Marijuana - (May) Kelley Miller, Milford.
Criminal Mischief - (March) Lawrence Shores, Winona Lake.
Criminal Recklessness - (March) Thomas Armey, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (February) Eric Stewart, Mentone.
Driving While Suspended - (November) Tony Schrock, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Beverley Blue, North CR 475E, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $1,104.97 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• First Select Corp. vs. Beverley Blue, North CR 475E, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $1,939.74 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Citifinancial Inc. vs. Joseph E. Williams, Auditorium Boulevard, Winona Lake, and Christy Williams, Columbia, Mo. Plaintiff seeks $5,724.54 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Affiliated Family Dentist, P.C., vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Cheryl L. Minnick, North Lake Street, Warsaw, $1,707.78, and Sam T. Prater, $238.20.
• Mortgage Lenders Network USA Inc. vs. Michael L. and Tammie R. Swartz, Aurora, Mo.; DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary Inc., Ind. 114W, North Manchester; and John and Jane Doe, East CR 725S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $44,802.66 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, vs. David Steffen, Ind. 15S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $900.08 due on credit card account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Mercury Finance Co. of Indiana vs. Jimmie W. Wolfe, East CR 100S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $5,064.17 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Daewoo Heavy Industries America Corp. vs. Syracuse Tool Shed Inc., Ind. 13N, Syracuse, and Jeff Dunithan, North Grandview Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $159,628.92 for unlawful detention of skid loader, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Mellott
Jeffrey H. Mellott, North CR 400E, Leesburg, and Denise S. Mellott, Lakeview Boulevard, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 5, 1992, and separated Aug. 15, 2000. 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
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Susan Shearer, $4,450.53, and Jack Leon and Jennifer Abbott, $3,657.99.
• Lake City Bank vs. Paulette J. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $1,667, plus $465 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Richard Orban vs. David Melching. The intermediate accounting filed by James L. Walmer, receiver for Carpet Express, LLP, is approved, with distribution as follows: The Paper, $13.87; Walmer, $11,664; Heyde Group, $879; Key Bank/NA, balance of cash remaining in account; and the rights of the partnership and receivership to the forklift, three sweepers, satellite dish and receiver, telephone equipment, unit heater, cage computer and files and records, are vested in Key Bank.
• Greg Reed vs. Renee Biltz, also known as Renee Walsh. Plaintiff awarded $17,898.48 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Wolohan Lumber Co. Inc. vs. David A. Melching, doing business as D.A. Melching & Associates. Plaintiff awarded $25,158.16 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Affiliated Family Dentists, P.C., vs. Cami K. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $4,635.33 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Jill A. and Joseph A. Chalk and Natalie and Paige Chalk, by their next friend, Jill A. Chalk, vs. Michael Kneller.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Angie K. Patrick.
• North American Capital Corp., as assignee of Chase Manhattan Bank, vs. Hobert R. McCleese.
• Providian National Bank vs. Mary A. Hill.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Lou Anne and James Augustine. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $145 per week in child support. Sept. 20.
• Ellen (former name VanDiver restored) and John Sarmiento. Mother and father each awarded custody of one of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered. Sept. 21.
• Nathan A. and Khrystal L. Leasure. Sept. 22.
• Kerry D. and Rita D. Stover. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $216 per week in child support. Sept. 22.
• Chad and Heather L. Jernigan. Sept. 26.
• Mary Josephine (former name Lines restored) and David Richard Pearl. Sept. 25.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Lewis and Sandra L. Goodwin.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• David and Susan Hobert vs. James F. and Lisa LeMasters, Esplanade Boulevard, Winona Lake, and town of Winona Lake. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in the first amended and additional plat to Winona Park, now the incorporated town of Winona Lake.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Bruce Kenworthy, North Barbee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks that a fine in an appropriate amount be assessed and that Kenworthy be ordered to comply with ordinances by correcting violations.
• The Car Co. vs. Bob R. Schisler, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,155.75 reimbursement for refund made in error, plus treble damages, attorney fees and court costs.
• Lance A. Wilhite vs. Rick Flenar, East Wilcox Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for wrongful acts in regard to a lawsuit filed in Kosciusko Superior Court III for small claims litigation. Wilhite claims initiation of the case and subsequent failure to appear for a pretrial hearing was frivolous and abusive.
Name Change
• Cynthia Lynn Coverstone seeks to change her name to Cynthia Lynn Anderson.
Marriage Dissolutions
Baker
Linda S. Baker, Kosciusko County, and Terry L. Baker, South Peru Road, Silver Lake. They were married Dec. 7, 1977, and separated Oct. 17, 1999. There are no minor children.
Long
Robert E. Long, East Hunnicutt Street, Syracuse, and Linda S. Long, East CR 100N, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 20, 1998, and separated Sept. 22, 2000. There are no minor children.
Osborne
April Lorraine Osborne, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw, and Kevin Alan Osborne, South Beaver Dam Road, Claypool. They were married June 21, 1996, and separated April 6, 1997. There are no minor children.
Ratliff
Marcella Ratliff, West CR 200S, Warsaw, and James A. Ratliff, Collamer. They were married Dec. 22, 1984, and separated Sept. 17, 2000. There are no minor children.
Sharpe
Lisa and Thomas M. Sharpe, East Kemo Avenue, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 18, 1984, and separated Sept. 1, 2000. There are three minor children.
Yates
Tracey Ann Yates, East Columbia Street, Pierceton, and Christian F. Yates, Woodland Lane, Warsaw. They were married May 23, 1996, and separated June 28, 2000. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. vs. Daniel S. Haifley. Plaintiff awarded $63,137.10 by default, plus interest and foreclosure of lien, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Brooks Construction Co. Inc. vs. Paramount Homes Inc. and Joe Hagar. Plaintiff awarded $6,885, plus court costs.
• Addam R. and Tammy L. Shepherd vs. Plantation Homes Inc. and Manufactured Housing Enterprises Inc., doing business as Mansion Homes. Plaintiff awarded $940 from Manufactured Housing Enterprises Inc., doing business as Mansion Homes. Court costs taxed to Plantation Homes Inc.
• Paul R. Gilson vs. John Lamb. Plaintiff awarded $19,410.83 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• GMAC Mortgage Corp. vs. Rick G. and Shelly Y. Bowling and Master Financial Inc. Plaintiff awarded $103,123.92 by default, plus costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• United Recovery Services vs. Steven Moody. Plaintiff awarded $5,023.25, plus court costs.
• First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. vs. Nathan J. Conley. Plaintiff awarded $59,882.71 by default, plus interest, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Homeside Lending Inc. vs. Brian E. and Teresa J. Rich and The Chase Manhattan Bank. Plaintiff awarded $67,399.59 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank vs. Randall S. Barber, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Tara Jo (former name Tennant restored) and Jason Meade. Sept. 19.
• Michelle Rena (former name Frazier restored) and Willie J. Phillips. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Sept. 20.
• LuAnn (former name Goering restored) and David Ray Spranger. Sept. 20.
• Robin and Kenneth Garrard. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $52 per week in child support. Sept. 21.
• Lenny W. Burns and Stella M. (former name Ward restored). Sept. 22.
• Dottie L. and Vincent E. Slone. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $95 per week in child support. Sept. 22.
• Beulah A. and Rickey Bradley. Sept. 25.
Other Action
• David and Diane Poole vs. Lori and "John Doe" Fribley and David M. Gregory. John Lyons is appointed mediator in this case. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Eric Leonard Seeber, 25, Stonewall Court, Nappanee, and Rachael Ann Koehlinger, 24, East Main Street, Warsaw.
• Chris Allen Holmes, 32, and Stephanie Ann Lantz, 30, both of Gilbert, Ariz.
• Don D. Stutzman, 31, and Michele Irene Martin, 28, both of North Forest Drive, Syracuse.
• Benjamin L. Deterling, 41, and Kimberly K. Crane, 30, both of North Circle Drive East, Syracuse.
• Troy Edward Kistler, 32, and Christine LaVeva Irwin, 25, both of EMS B1A Lane, Leesburg.
• Scott Michael Boocher, 29, and Tamara Lynnette Murphy, 28, both of North Park Avenue, Warsaw.
• Bart Shannon Kammerer, 29, and Hillary M. Beatty, 27, both of Leesburg.
• Ronnie A. West, 63, Hobbs, N.M., and R. Carolyn Shively, 62, Church Street, Leesburg.
• Kevin Michael Hall, 24, and Janice Jeannette DeSanto, 28, both of East Armstrong Road, Leesburg.
• Kenneth William Archer, 29, and Miranda Kay Peterson, 24, both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
• Terry Alfred Hayes, 25, and Jamie Lynn Emmert, 23, both of North Candy Cane Lane, Cromwell.
• Joseph Lee Hogle, 20, and Rebecca Lee Rodriguez, 18, both of U.S. 30E, Pierceton.
• Jason R. Harrison, 25, and Helina Kae Busz, 26, both of West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Financial Services of Whitley County vs. Ralph D. Mullins. Plaintiff awarded $1,180.74.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Melissa K. Craig, $450.94; Robin D. Harris, $1,016.05; Gilberto Rangel, $683.02; Duane V.Moyer, $374.05; Paul and Tonya Martin, $715.77; and Brenda and Michael Baker, $660.58.
• David C. Kolbe vs. David Dillinger. Plaintiff awarded $352.79.
• Byron J. Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Randy Goodsell, $452.46; Teresa Mathias, $547.85; and Melvin Mathias, $438.42.
• William Dalton awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Bonnie Dodd, $2,169, and Jean M. Bowser, $235.79.
• Weed Septic Tank Service Inc. vs. Randy Barber. Plaintiff awarded $88.47.
• Hoosier Propane awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Lynn A. Umber, $269.55; Howard J. Ramsey, $119.69; Donald R. Magnus, $200.47; Ken Gerber, $496.16; and Gene Slone, $358.89.
• Carrie S. Finken vs. John F. Call. Plaintiff awarded $312.
• Eastgate Manor vs. James G. Bullington. Plaintiff awarded $1,174.
• Preferred Associates Inc vs. Kevin E. and Kelli Perkins. Plaintiff awarded $863.91.
• Marilyn Parrot vs. Liberty Morris and Clinton Croucher. Plaintiff awarded $460.
• Joanne M. Kolbe vs. Teresa L. Kreigh. Plaintiff awarded $156.
• Snow & Sauerteig vs. Richard L. and Tiffany J. Stengel. Plaintiff awarded $1,373.70.
• Grauel Enterprises awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Diane L. Shepherd, $1,101.66; Kevin J. Stahl, $2,000; Richard D. Hyde, $424.80; and Barbara A.Stansell, $661.08.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ellen L. Hall, $494.22; Michael J. Perry, $676.59; William J. and Luann M. Carpenter, $918.30; Anna M. and Daniel Stiles, $690.25; Susan A. Bennett Patrick, $1,226.80; Ronnie J. and Jean Kindig, $1,489.12; and Connie L. Gillum Bloom, $1,229.34.
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 $24.50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Nathan Ksiezopolski, Claypool.
Fined $25 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Ryan Vickory, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Robert Razo, Warsaw.
Fined $200 in December, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 10 days was Rick A. Sahagun, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Tomas Salgado, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $75 in July was Amber VanNess, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in June was Magdelena Flores, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February was David Prieto Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in February was David Prieto, Winona Lake.
Reckless Driving - Fined $100 in April was Weston Wilson, Rochester.
Fined $249.50 in March was Thomas Armey, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $50 in April and license suspended six months was Daryle Smith, Syracuse.
Failure To Stop After Accident - Fined $75.50 in November was Kacy Slusher, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in September was Jerry D. Akers, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August were Mark Gonzalez, Nappanee; Brandon Hollar, Milford; and Van Slater, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in August and license suspended 30 days was John Caudill, Leesburg.
Judgment (court costs only) in March against Lawrence Shores, Winona Lake.
Unlawful Use Of A Police Radio - Fined $50 in August was Darwin Busz, 42, Warsaw.
Fleeing Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in April was Michael Heintzelman, Syracuse.
False Informing - Fined $100 in April was Daryle Smith, Syracuse.
Criminal Mischief - Judgment (court costs only) in March against Lawrence Shores, Winona Lake.
Conversion - Fined $50 in March and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Lawrence Shores, Winona Lake.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $100 in February was Todd Walls, Leesburg.
Check Deception - Judgment (court costs only) against in November and sentenced to one year in jail was Trisha Stavedahl, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in September were Michael D. Campbell, 28, Warsaw; David J. Archer, 42, Warsaw; Reece E. Henry, 18, North Webster; Katie E. Miller, 17, Nappanee; Mandi F. Shidler, 18, Leesburg; and Jeffrey D. Maggard, 42, Larwill.
Fined $27 in August were Brent R. McCloughan, 35, Rochester; Josh G. Shepherd, 20, Warsaw; Tyler M. Smith, 17, Cromwell; and Karolyn Green, 35, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in July were Michael B. Shelpman, 34, Silver Lake, and Amanda T. Combs, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March was Jose A. Olivarez, 22, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in September were James P. Reschly, 23, Syracuse; Ronald W. Puckett, 44, Bourbon; Michael L. Wheat, 21, Syracuse; Clifford Grubb, 42, Warsaw; Angela M. Belcher, 28, Warsaw; Stephanie K. Dennison, 30, Winona Lake; Deborah L. Scharf, 45, Warsaw; and Christy L. Bontrager, 23, Nappanee.
Fined $12 in August were Raejean Wallace, 35, Akron; Jason L. Railsback, 16, Warsaw; David W. Westness, 45, Pierceton; Tommy V. Stills, 26, Bourbon; Vincent D. Fletcher, 29, Warsaw; Michael E. Bryant, 39, Warsaw; and Kristen J. Owen, 17, Milford.
Fined $12 in June was Josh R. Spencer, 16, North Webster.
Fined $7 in August was Melissa M. Nabinger, 27, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in September were Barbara A. Baer, 72, Warsaw, and Mark V. Hershberger, 27, Milford.
Fined $7 in August was Tyler L. Wallen, 16, Warsaw.
Improper Taillights - Fined $7 in September was Jose Varges, 22, Mentone.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in September were David G. Bargerhuff, 33, Warsaw; Paul A. Irwin, 21, Leesburg; Elisabeth J. Fitzpatrick, 22, Pierceton; and Tina R. Gerding, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August were Jennifer L. Shoemaker, 21, Warsaw, and Marie Gomez, 23, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in June was Krista L. Freeman, 22, Milford.
Improper Headlights - Fined $7 in September was Ruben R. Jiminez, 20, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield To An Emergency Vehicle - Fined $7 in September was Larry A. Himes, 50, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September was Christopher J. Lincoln, 20, Bourbon.
Fined $7 in August was Daniel D. Nelson, 42, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in August was Angel P. Baez, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Josh R. Spencer, 16, North Webster.
Violation Of Window Tint - Fined $7 in August was Todd P. Lincoln, 18, Bourbon.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment (court costs only) in March against Shari R. Vanderford, 36, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Permitting Operation Of Watercraft Without License - Fined $7 in September was Brian K. Hodge, 41, Warsaw.
Failure To Possess Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $7 in September was James C. McKinney, 58, Warsaw.
No All-Terrain Vehicle Registration - Fined $7 in August was Jason P. Halsey, 26, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were James A. Runyon, 29, Warsaw; Carolyn S. Dissmore, 34, Warsaw; Brandon L. Moore, 16, Warsaw; Connie J. Slusher, 41, Warsaw; Eric L. Baker, 20, Silver Lake; Juan Rodriguez, 22, Warsaw; Donald E. Street, 23, Warsaw; Branislav B. Palik, 31, Warsaw; April L. Osborne, 30, Warsaw; Anthony D. Koser, 16, Warsaw;
Also, Patrick C. Whetstone, 18, Warsaw; Francisco J. Maldanado, 27, Warsaw; Cindy J. Poe, 37, Warsaw; Francis J. Marino, 33, Claypool; Samantha M. Wolfe, 35, Warsaw; Richard A. Burns, 32, Warsaw; Talmadge Shepherd, 60, Warsaw; Melvin E. Keplinger, 16, Mentone; Brooks R. Stogsdill, 17, Warsaw; Eric Z. Smith, 16, Syracuse;
Also, Wesley T. Bowser, 32, Syracuse; B. Nadine Smith, 39, Warsaw; Miguel A. Malagon, 29, Warsaw; Matthew M. Small, 18, Warsaw; and Marcelo Hernandez, 21, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in August were Kevin L. Steele, 37, Syracuse; Stephen E. Cartwright, 20, Syracuse; Shawn Prater, 21, Pierceton; Gregory A. Gsell, 21, Winona Lake; and Jennifer L. Stiver, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in June was Mallory L. Niles, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in March was Megan E. Kinney, 22, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in September was Michelle D. Lantz, 33, Syracuse (two counts).
Judgment in August against Martha L. Meade, 52, Silver Lake.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Battery - (September) James M. Method, Warsaw; (June) Josh Hamman, Claypool.
Check Deception - (September) Bridget Burney, Winona Lake (eight counts); (August) Emily Christian, North Webster; Larry Sainer, Warsaw; (June) Wilma Martin, Pierceton; (November) Latosha Phillips, Winona Lake.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (August) Brooke Hershberger, Nappanee.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (May) Robert Razo, Warsaw.
Dealing Marijuana - (May) Kelley Miller, Milford.
Possession Of Marijuana - (May) Kelley Miller, Milford.
Criminal Mischief - (March) Lawrence Shores, Winona Lake.
Criminal Recklessness - (March) Thomas Armey, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (February) Eric Stewart, Mentone.
Driving While Suspended - (November) Tony Schrock, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Beverley Blue, North CR 475E, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $1,104.97 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• First Select Corp. vs. Beverley Blue, North CR 475E, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $1,939.74 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Citifinancial Inc. vs. Joseph E. Williams, Auditorium Boulevard, Winona Lake, and Christy Williams, Columbia, Mo. Plaintiff seeks $5,724.54 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Affiliated Family Dentist, P.C., vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Cheryl L. Minnick, North Lake Street, Warsaw, $1,707.78, and Sam T. Prater, $238.20.
• Mortgage Lenders Network USA Inc. vs. Michael L. and Tammie R. Swartz, Aurora, Mo.; DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary Inc., Ind. 114W, North Manchester; and John and Jane Doe, East CR 725S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $44,802.66 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, vs. David Steffen, Ind. 15S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $900.08 due on credit card account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Mercury Finance Co. of Indiana vs. Jimmie W. Wolfe, East CR 100S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $5,064.17 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Daewoo Heavy Industries America Corp. vs. Syracuse Tool Shed Inc., Ind. 13N, Syracuse, and Jeff Dunithan, North Grandview Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $159,628.92 for unlawful detention of skid loader, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Mellott
Jeffrey H. Mellott, North CR 400E, Leesburg, and Denise S. Mellott, Lakeview Boulevard, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 5, 1992, and separated Aug. 15, 2000. 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
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Susan Shearer, $4,450.53, and Jack Leon and Jennifer Abbott, $3,657.99.
• Lake City Bank vs. Paulette J. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $1,667, plus $465 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Richard Orban vs. David Melching. The intermediate accounting filed by James L. Walmer, receiver for Carpet Express, LLP, is approved, with distribution as follows: The Paper, $13.87; Walmer, $11,664; Heyde Group, $879; Key Bank/NA, balance of cash remaining in account; and the rights of the partnership and receivership to the forklift, three sweepers, satellite dish and receiver, telephone equipment, unit heater, cage computer and files and records, are vested in Key Bank.
• Greg Reed vs. Renee Biltz, also known as Renee Walsh. Plaintiff awarded $17,898.48 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Wolohan Lumber Co. Inc. vs. David A. Melching, doing business as D.A. Melching & Associates. Plaintiff awarded $25,158.16 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Affiliated Family Dentists, P.C., vs. Cami K. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $4,635.33 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Jill A. and Joseph A. Chalk and Natalie and Paige Chalk, by their next friend, Jill A. Chalk, vs. Michael Kneller.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Angie K. Patrick.
• North American Capital Corp., as assignee of Chase Manhattan Bank, vs. Hobert R. McCleese.
• Providian National Bank vs. Mary A. Hill.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Lou Anne and James Augustine. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $145 per week in child support. Sept. 20.
• Ellen (former name VanDiver restored) and John Sarmiento. Mother and father each awarded custody of one of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered. Sept. 21.
• Nathan A. and Khrystal L. Leasure. Sept. 22.
• Kerry D. and Rita D. Stover. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $216 per week in child support. Sept. 22.
• Chad and Heather L. Jernigan. Sept. 26.
• Mary Josephine (former name Lines restored) and David Richard Pearl. Sept. 25.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Lewis and Sandra L. Goodwin.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• David and Susan Hobert vs. James F. and Lisa LeMasters, Esplanade Boulevard, Winona Lake, and town of Winona Lake. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in the first amended and additional plat to Winona Park, now the incorporated town of Winona Lake.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Bruce Kenworthy, North Barbee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks that a fine in an appropriate amount be assessed and that Kenworthy be ordered to comply with ordinances by correcting violations.
• The Car Co. vs. Bob R. Schisler, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,155.75 reimbursement for refund made in error, plus treble damages, attorney fees and court costs.
• Lance A. Wilhite vs. Rick Flenar, East Wilcox Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for wrongful acts in regard to a lawsuit filed in Kosciusko Superior Court III for small claims litigation. Wilhite claims initiation of the case and subsequent failure to appear for a pretrial hearing was frivolous and abusive.
Name Change
• Cynthia Lynn Coverstone seeks to change her name to Cynthia Lynn Anderson.
Marriage Dissolutions
Baker
Linda S. Baker, Kosciusko County, and Terry L. Baker, South Peru Road, Silver Lake. They were married Dec. 7, 1977, and separated Oct. 17, 1999. There are no minor children.
Long
Robert E. Long, East Hunnicutt Street, Syracuse, and Linda S. Long, East CR 100N, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 20, 1998, and separated Sept. 22, 2000. There are no minor children.
Osborne
April Lorraine Osborne, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw, and Kevin Alan Osborne, South Beaver Dam Road, Claypool. They were married June 21, 1996, and separated April 6, 1997. There are no minor children.
Ratliff
Marcella Ratliff, West CR 200S, Warsaw, and James A. Ratliff, Collamer. They were married Dec. 22, 1984, and separated Sept. 17, 2000. There are no minor children.
Sharpe
Lisa and Thomas M. Sharpe, East Kemo Avenue, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 18, 1984, and separated Sept. 1, 2000. There are three minor children.
Yates
Tracey Ann Yates, East Columbia Street, Pierceton, and Christian F. Yates, Woodland Lane, Warsaw. They were married May 23, 1996, and separated June 28, 2000. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. vs. Daniel S. Haifley. Plaintiff awarded $63,137.10 by default, plus interest and foreclosure of lien, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Brooks Construction Co. Inc. vs. Paramount Homes Inc. and Joe Hagar. Plaintiff awarded $6,885, plus court costs.
• Addam R. and Tammy L. Shepherd vs. Plantation Homes Inc. and Manufactured Housing Enterprises Inc., doing business as Mansion Homes. Plaintiff awarded $940 from Manufactured Housing Enterprises Inc., doing business as Mansion Homes. Court costs taxed to Plantation Homes Inc.
• Paul R. Gilson vs. John Lamb. Plaintiff awarded $19,410.83 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• GMAC Mortgage Corp. vs. Rick G. and Shelly Y. Bowling and Master Financial Inc. Plaintiff awarded $103,123.92 by default, plus costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• United Recovery Services vs. Steven Moody. Plaintiff awarded $5,023.25, plus court costs.
• First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. vs. Nathan J. Conley. Plaintiff awarded $59,882.71 by default, plus interest, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Homeside Lending Inc. vs. Brian E. and Teresa J. Rich and The Chase Manhattan Bank. Plaintiff awarded $67,399.59 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank vs. Randall S. Barber, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Tara Jo (former name Tennant restored) and Jason Meade. Sept. 19.
• Michelle Rena (former name Frazier restored) and Willie J. Phillips. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Sept. 20.
• LuAnn (former name Goering restored) and David Ray Spranger. Sept. 20.
• Robin and Kenneth Garrard. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $52 per week in child support. Sept. 21.
• Lenny W. Burns and Stella M. (former name Ward restored). Sept. 22.
• Dottie L. and Vincent E. Slone. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $95 per week in child support. Sept. 22.
• Beulah A. and Rickey Bradley. Sept. 25.
Other Action
• David and Diane Poole vs. Lori and "John Doe" Fribley and David M. Gregory. John Lyons is appointed mediator in this case. [[In-content Ad]]
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