Times-Union Court News 10-10-2000
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:
• Benjamin Scott Cornelius, 29, and Amy Christina Haan, 24, both of Sandpiper Drive, Warsaw.
• Stephen Brant Kelley, 29, East Center Street, Warsaw, and Viviana Elizabeth Lillo Berrientos, 32, Columbia City.
• Robert Lee Berry II, 26, and April Ann Townsend, 30, both of Longspur Lane, Warsaw.
• Danny Joeruss Duff, 41, and Tammy Kay Wood, 37, both of Northside Drive, Warsaw.
• Robert Scott Sparrow, 35, and Angel Renee Wright, 25, both of Edgewater Avenue, Syracuse.
• Ollie B. Rochester Jr. ,43, and Brenda S. Smith, 47, both of North Workman Drive, Syracuse
• Richie Ellery Vining, 21, and Martha Elaine Smith, 22, both of West CR 100S, Warsaw.
• Bradley Jeffrey Kellar, 22, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, and Amy Elizabeth Musser, 22, Seminary Drive, Winona Lake.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. vs. Patrick N. and Charlotte Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $232.13.
• Warsaw Place Apartments vs. Dustin Hurt. Plaintiff awarded $641.47.
• Snow & Sauerteig vs. Stephen Knezevich. Plaintiff awarded $227.11.
• Milus Skidmore vs. Rebecca Bentley. Plaintiff awarded $2,000.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Douglas A. Wise, $2,077.44; Michael P. Surso, $715.27; Larry L. and Brenda J. Layne, $871.93; and Melissa A. and Daniel R. Yeiter, $314.94.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tony L. and Lesa A. Gray, $761.97; LaDonna Evans, $367.15; Chad T. and Sherry E. Rapp, $2,695.14; Reca S. Campbell Pickens, $638.93; William D. Fitzpatrick, $2,030.75; Jennifer A. Weaver, $786.28; Monika Cook, $1,394.64; Peter W. Rakoczy, $547.76; and Dan and Leisa Green, $174.12.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Sara E. Hines. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mary Miller, $425; Karla Ortega, $919.95; Paul Adams, $520; and Jeremy Garber, $910.
• Robert L. Wright vs. Robert "Bob" Rickel. Plaintiff awarded $313.
• NEW Plumbing & Heating awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dan Sloan, $79.64, and Joe Beer, $45.63.
• Jan Bone vs. Jennifer Rushing and Scott K. Yarnall. Plaintiff awarded $300.
• Andrew Beverly vs. Kimberly Conn. Plaintiff awarded $950.10.
• Dana L. Krull Inc. vs. National Network Agency Inc. Plaintiff awarded $1,684.50.
• Hampton & Voelz vs.John K. Delong. Plaintiff awarded $325.
• Culver Development Corp. vs. Ashley S. Meli. Plaintiff awarded $766.73.
Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $55 in April was Linda S. Stump, 48, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in September were Susan J. Kindig, 30, Warsaw; Steven C. Wishart, 40, Winona Lake, and Jennifer L. Conway, 22, Tippecanoe.
Fined $27 in August were Matthew W. Coffel, 29, Akron; Lisa A. Poe, 35, Pierceton; and Christopher Groomes, 29, Mentone.
Fined $12 in September were Kevin R. Johnson, 28, Syracuse; Edward C. Hayden, 33, Warsaw; Edward Garza, 36, Leesburg; Tyvan V. Albertson, 18, Warsaw; and Jorge Granados, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August was Kristen J. Owen, 17, Milford.
Fined $7 in September were Neil G. Szltepanski, 25, Warsaw; Jaried H. Allen, 17, Warsaw; and Kimberly K. Crane, 30, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in August was Adam M. Taylor, 24, South Whitley.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in September were Shanna M. Wright, 16, Warsaw, and Michael S. Thomas, 16, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield At Through Highway - Fined $7 in September was Serena A. Bradley, 22, Claypool.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in September were Ramiro Tochimanic, 21, Warsaw, and Theda Gregory, 24, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in July was Nicole L. Dunn, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April were Jessie M. Coleman, 53, Syracuse, and Chad A. Goble, 21, Winona Lake.
Violation Of Driver's License Restriction - Fined $1 in September was Brandon L. Moore, 16, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in September were Anthony A. Hartman, 37, Warsaw, and Jennifer L. Lichtenberger, 29, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September was Bobbi D. Martin, 27, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in June was Melanie J. Phend, 18, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in August was Abraham Lopez, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in August was Joshua Shepherd, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in July was Nicole L. Dunn, 26, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in June was Debbie G. Baldwin, 45, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in April was Richard D. Rollins, 36, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in September was David G. Morgan, 33, Pierceton.
Allowing An Animal To Stray - Judgment (court costs only) in each of three counts in September was Todd W. Walls, Leesburg.
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in August against Todd R. Lincoln, 17, Bourbon.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in July was David M. Mahan, 18, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Jorge Granados, 21, Warsaw; Amanda J. Eppert, 18, Syracuse; Nathaniel J. Kintzel, 18, Warsaw; Jennifer L. Lichtenberger, 29, Warsaw; Hilary A. Smith, 17, Warsaw; Lindsay E. Bryan, 19, Winona Lake; Robert E. Robbins, 21, Etna Green; Theda Gregory, 24, Syracuse; Molly K. Hare, 19, Syracuse; Deanna L. Miller, 20, Warsaw;
Also, Brandon J. Hoffman, 20, Warsaw; Nellie A. Demetz, 19, Pierceton; Sara N. Geisleman, 21, Warsaw; Juana Saldivar, 21, Warsaw; Brian D. Redden, 17, Warsaw; and Katrina S. Smith, 27, Rochester.
Fined $20 in August were Jonas J. Miller, 19, Syracuse, and Sherri L. Reneker, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in June was Debbie G. Baldwin, 45, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in May was Chad A. Goble, 21, Winona Lake.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in September against Miguel A. Malagon, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April was Natalie J. Green, 28, Winona Lake.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (September) Stephanie L. Martin, 17, Warsaw, and Becky S. Martin, 45, Claypool; (August) John E. Larty, 47, 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. Robert G. Coble, Kuder Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,027.93 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• First Select Inc. vs. Erica K. Collins, Ind. 19N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $3,976.06 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Affiliated Family Dentists, P.C., vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Royce J. Beigh, West CR 900S, Claypool, $2,202.24; Terry A. Treesh, South Main Street, Etna Green, $1,505.27; Ray Miller, South Packerton Road, Winona Lake, $2,347.96; and Mike Hartley, Section Street, Claypool, $932.
• David M. Allen, DDS, vs. Janice C. Gressley, West Roy Drive, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $1,039 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Anthony E. Leadford, Verna Street, Claypool, $1,704, and Kimberly Burris, Huntington, $1,048.10.
• FSF Inc. vs. Mikyla M. Kidd, North CR 200E, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $4,056.66 due on contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia vs. Leonard K. Petre, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $558.03 due on credit card agreement,plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Dan and Tammy Spangle vs. Brendt L. Smith, doing business as Smith Construction, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek $4,500 for breach of contract.
Marriage Dissolution
Moore
William R. and Christy M. Moore, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 1, 1999, and separated Sept. 11, 2000. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Tammie Tusing vs. Thomas and Christie Fitzpatrick, Wulliman Construction and David Kistler. Summary judgment granted to Thomas and Christie Fitzpatrick.
• Providian National Bank vs. Jerry J. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $2,889.98 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Roy E. and Jody A. Vanderford. Plaintiff awarded $8,194.23, plus interest and court costs.
• Auto-Owners Insurance Co. vs. Eileen Crews. Plaintiff awarded $2,075.34 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Matt Boggs. Plaintiff awarded $4,386.78 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. Ronald D. Krill. Plaintiff awarded $1,017.48 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Stanton and Mary Heeter vs. Eddie and Patti Craft and Equicredit Corp. of Indiana. Plaintiffs awarded summary judgment of $4,000 from the Crafts, plus interest and court costs.
• Grauel Enterprises Inc., doing business as Mr. Steve's, vs. Norma Whetten. Plaintiff awarded $8,383.54 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against t following people: Donna S. Banghart Brett, $8,774.22; Karen A. Best, $14,626.52; and Albert M. Himes, $3,151.86.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Joey Dillon and Jaime L. Mock. Plaintiff awarded $3,309.01 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• LRC Products Inc. vs. Jeff Dewes, doing business as Van Keppel Building Supply. Plaintiff awarded $4,723.28 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Michael R. and Cleditha Allen Ward. Plaintiff awarded $5,954.18 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• David K. Zipfel vs. Image Coaches, et al. This case is dismissed as to Christmas Collectibles Outlet only.
• Tammy J. and Steven Rockey vs. Darren K. Estepp and Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Group. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Jerry R. and Gina M. Smith. This case dismissed against Gina M. Smith only.
• Kevin D. Frantz vs. Charles L. and Gene Marshall. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank vs. Mary L. Rowland.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Mike and Ann Vanderford. Sept. 28.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Dental Health, P.C., vs. William B. Stofer, West CR 300S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $150,000 - $50,000 each for wrongful competition in restricted geographical area, wrongful solicitation of plaintiff's patients and wrongful encouragement of a plaintiff's employee to terminate her employment relationship with plaintiff; an injunction prohibiting Stofer from practicing dentistry within Kosciusko County, except for Turkey Creek Township, prior to July 28, 2002; an injunction prohibiting disclosure of trade secrets or items specified in employment contract and prohibiting violation of the confidentiality agreement; an injunction prohibiting Stofer from soliciting any of plaintiff's patients or employees prior to July 28, 2002; an injunction prohibiting Stofer from running further advertisements in any newspaper, publication, leaflet, flyer or communication within Kosciusko County prior to July 28, 2002, if they relate to dental services; compensatory damages for wrongful violations of employment contract; and court costs.
• Coast-Plymouth Tax Lien Capital vs. the estate of Paul S. Irwin, et al. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate on EMS W23A Lane.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Robert D. and Donna F. Crum, West Section Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $9,747.11 due on mortgage, 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.
• Patsy A. Weiser Plickard vs. James M. Gielow, North CR 300E, Milford, and E.C. Poole, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks judgment declaring her owner of airplane in question, plus court costs.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Lori M. Fisher, North Hickory Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $34,311.26 due on promissory note, plus interest, $2,000 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Claude Jr. and Mary Ann Wood, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $15,598.27 due on assigned accounts, plus court costs.
• Nicole B., Delores A. and Wesley W. Radford vs. Andy Secor, North Koher Road, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for a fractured hip suffered by Nicole Radford after a March 29, 1999, incident at Wawasee Middle School in which Secor knocked her leg out from under her, causing her to fall.
Name Changes
• Reyes and Maria Tienda seek to change the name of their minor child from Reyes Tienda Jr. to Rey Tienda Jr.
• Hazel Schultz seeks to change the name of her minor child from Richard Daniel Shidler III to Daniel Schultz.
Marriage Dissolutions
Clark
Tammy L. Clark, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Bruce J. Clark, South State Street, South Whitley. They were married Feb. 9, 1991, and separated July 20, 1994. There are two minor children.
Davis
Carrie S. and Douglas L. Davis, North Shagbark Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 1, 1995, and separated Sept. 21, 2000. There are two minor children.
Hammonds
Shannon K. Hammonds, Sharon Street, Warsaw, and Harold Edwin Hammonds, South Clay Street, Claypool. They were married April 24, 1998, and separated Aug. 9, 2000. There is one minor child.
Harris
Judith L. and Larry G. Harris, North CR 900E, North Webster. They were married Jan. 12, 1963, and separated Sept. 25, 2000. There are no minor children.
Owen
Jean A. Owen, East Lakeside Drive, Syracuse, and Robert L. Owen, Goshen. They were married March 28, 1959, and separated Sept. 11, 2000. There are no minor children.
Sutton
John A. and Megan L. Sutton, EMS B49 Lane, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 1, 1998, and separated Sept. 25, 2000. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Williams P. Rondeau) vs. Tia Marie Parker. Plaintiff awarded $8,330.04 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Thomas L. Stout) vs. Stephanie Houchin. Plaintiff awarded $2,124.07 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Austin Guerrero, by his parent and next friend, Melissa Guerrero, vs. Vikki J. Pearson. After a jury trial - which decided liability in an auto accident and the extent of damages to which the plaintiff was entitled - plaintiff awarded $79,000, plus court costs.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. Michael K. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $1,794.07 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Creditmax Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: Amy Hurley, $4,016.15, and Kathy L. McGuire, $4,844.59.
Name Change
• Dawn Renee Fender's request to change her name to Dawn Renee Metcalf is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Violet Rose and Robert L. Lockridge vs. Richard L. and Julie Holbrook. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Suzanne S. (former name Watkins restored) and Jesse Bubb. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $126 per week in child support. Sept. 28.
• Rhonda S. (former name Baker restored) and Michael D. Stacy. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $55 per week in child support. Sept. 29.
• Debora L. and Steven J. Croussore. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Sept. 29.
• Shanna Lynn and Christopher Douglas Burrous. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $75 per week in child support. Oct. 3.
• Janice (former name Tillberry restored) and James Heeter. Oct. 4.
• Lynn Ranae (former name Anderson restored) and William Glen Veff. Oct. 4.
Other Action
• Todd A. Watkins' request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
• Herbert Sundheimer vs. Stanley Sundheimer, Gaye Lynn Haist, Dina Glass and General Electric Co. this case is ordered transferred to Hamilton County.
• Steven R. Anderson'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:
• Benjamin Scott Cornelius, 29, and Amy Christina Haan, 24, both of Sandpiper Drive, Warsaw.
• Stephen Brant Kelley, 29, East Center Street, Warsaw, and Viviana Elizabeth Lillo Berrientos, 32, Columbia City.
• Robert Lee Berry II, 26, and April Ann Townsend, 30, both of Longspur Lane, Warsaw.
• Danny Joeruss Duff, 41, and Tammy Kay Wood, 37, both of Northside Drive, Warsaw.
• Robert Scott Sparrow, 35, and Angel Renee Wright, 25, both of Edgewater Avenue, Syracuse.
• Ollie B. Rochester Jr. ,43, and Brenda S. Smith, 47, both of North Workman Drive, Syracuse
• Richie Ellery Vining, 21, and Martha Elaine Smith, 22, both of West CR 100S, Warsaw.
• Bradley Jeffrey Kellar, 22, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, and Amy Elizabeth Musser, 22, Seminary Drive, Winona Lake.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. vs. Patrick N. and Charlotte Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $232.13.
• Warsaw Place Apartments vs. Dustin Hurt. Plaintiff awarded $641.47.
• Snow & Sauerteig vs. Stephen Knezevich. Plaintiff awarded $227.11.
• Milus Skidmore vs. Rebecca Bentley. Plaintiff awarded $2,000.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Douglas A. Wise, $2,077.44; Michael P. Surso, $715.27; Larry L. and Brenda J. Layne, $871.93; and Melissa A. and Daniel R. Yeiter, $314.94.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tony L. and Lesa A. Gray, $761.97; LaDonna Evans, $367.15; Chad T. and Sherry E. Rapp, $2,695.14; Reca S. Campbell Pickens, $638.93; William D. Fitzpatrick, $2,030.75; Jennifer A. Weaver, $786.28; Monika Cook, $1,394.64; Peter W. Rakoczy, $547.76; and Dan and Leisa Green, $174.12.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Sara E. Hines. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mary Miller, $425; Karla Ortega, $919.95; Paul Adams, $520; and Jeremy Garber, $910.
• Robert L. Wright vs. Robert "Bob" Rickel. Plaintiff awarded $313.
• NEW Plumbing & Heating awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dan Sloan, $79.64, and Joe Beer, $45.63.
• Jan Bone vs. Jennifer Rushing and Scott K. Yarnall. Plaintiff awarded $300.
• Andrew Beverly vs. Kimberly Conn. Plaintiff awarded $950.10.
• Dana L. Krull Inc. vs. National Network Agency Inc. Plaintiff awarded $1,684.50.
• Hampton & Voelz vs.John K. Delong. Plaintiff awarded $325.
• Culver Development Corp. vs. Ashley S. Meli. Plaintiff awarded $766.73.
Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $55 in April was Linda S. Stump, 48, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in September were Susan J. Kindig, 30, Warsaw; Steven C. Wishart, 40, Winona Lake, and Jennifer L. Conway, 22, Tippecanoe.
Fined $27 in August were Matthew W. Coffel, 29, Akron; Lisa A. Poe, 35, Pierceton; and Christopher Groomes, 29, Mentone.
Fined $12 in September were Kevin R. Johnson, 28, Syracuse; Edward C. Hayden, 33, Warsaw; Edward Garza, 36, Leesburg; Tyvan V. Albertson, 18, Warsaw; and Jorge Granados, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August was Kristen J. Owen, 17, Milford.
Fined $7 in September were Neil G. Szltepanski, 25, Warsaw; Jaried H. Allen, 17, Warsaw; and Kimberly K. Crane, 30, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in August was Adam M. Taylor, 24, South Whitley.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in September were Shanna M. Wright, 16, Warsaw, and Michael S. Thomas, 16, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield At Through Highway - Fined $7 in September was Serena A. Bradley, 22, Claypool.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in September were Ramiro Tochimanic, 21, Warsaw, and Theda Gregory, 24, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in July was Nicole L. Dunn, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April were Jessie M. Coleman, 53, Syracuse, and Chad A. Goble, 21, Winona Lake.
Violation Of Driver's License Restriction - Fined $1 in September was Brandon L. Moore, 16, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in September were Anthony A. Hartman, 37, Warsaw, and Jennifer L. Lichtenberger, 29, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September was Bobbi D. Martin, 27, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in June was Melanie J. Phend, 18, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in August was Abraham Lopez, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in August was Joshua Shepherd, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in July was Nicole L. Dunn, 26, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in June was Debbie G. Baldwin, 45, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in April was Richard D. Rollins, 36, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in September was David G. Morgan, 33, Pierceton.
Allowing An Animal To Stray - Judgment (court costs only) in each of three counts in September was Todd W. Walls, Leesburg.
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in August against Todd R. Lincoln, 17, Bourbon.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in July was David M. Mahan, 18, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Jorge Granados, 21, Warsaw; Amanda J. Eppert, 18, Syracuse; Nathaniel J. Kintzel, 18, Warsaw; Jennifer L. Lichtenberger, 29, Warsaw; Hilary A. Smith, 17, Warsaw; Lindsay E. Bryan, 19, Winona Lake; Robert E. Robbins, 21, Etna Green; Theda Gregory, 24, Syracuse; Molly K. Hare, 19, Syracuse; Deanna L. Miller, 20, Warsaw;
Also, Brandon J. Hoffman, 20, Warsaw; Nellie A. Demetz, 19, Pierceton; Sara N. Geisleman, 21, Warsaw; Juana Saldivar, 21, Warsaw; Brian D. Redden, 17, Warsaw; and Katrina S. Smith, 27, Rochester.
Fined $20 in August were Jonas J. Miller, 19, Syracuse, and Sherri L. Reneker, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in June was Debbie G. Baldwin, 45, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in May was Chad A. Goble, 21, Winona Lake.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in September against Miguel A. Malagon, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April was Natalie J. Green, 28, Winona Lake.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (September) Stephanie L. Martin, 17, Warsaw, and Becky S. Martin, 45, Claypool; (August) John E. Larty, 47, 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. Robert G. Coble, Kuder Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,027.93 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• First Select Inc. vs. Erica K. Collins, Ind. 19N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $3,976.06 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Affiliated Family Dentists, P.C., vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Royce J. Beigh, West CR 900S, Claypool, $2,202.24; Terry A. Treesh, South Main Street, Etna Green, $1,505.27; Ray Miller, South Packerton Road, Winona Lake, $2,347.96; and Mike Hartley, Section Street, Claypool, $932.
• David M. Allen, DDS, vs. Janice C. Gressley, West Roy Drive, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $1,039 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Anthony E. Leadford, Verna Street, Claypool, $1,704, and Kimberly Burris, Huntington, $1,048.10.
• FSF Inc. vs. Mikyla M. Kidd, North CR 200E, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $4,056.66 due on contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia vs. Leonard K. Petre, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $558.03 due on credit card agreement,plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Dan and Tammy Spangle vs. Brendt L. Smith, doing business as Smith Construction, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek $4,500 for breach of contract.
Marriage Dissolution
Moore
William R. and Christy M. Moore, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 1, 1999, and separated Sept. 11, 2000. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Tammie Tusing vs. Thomas and Christie Fitzpatrick, Wulliman Construction and David Kistler. Summary judgment granted to Thomas and Christie Fitzpatrick.
• Providian National Bank vs. Jerry J. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $2,889.98 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Roy E. and Jody A. Vanderford. Plaintiff awarded $8,194.23, plus interest and court costs.
• Auto-Owners Insurance Co. vs. Eileen Crews. Plaintiff awarded $2,075.34 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Matt Boggs. Plaintiff awarded $4,386.78 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. Ronald D. Krill. Plaintiff awarded $1,017.48 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Stanton and Mary Heeter vs. Eddie and Patti Craft and Equicredit Corp. of Indiana. Plaintiffs awarded summary judgment of $4,000 from the Crafts, plus interest and court costs.
• Grauel Enterprises Inc., doing business as Mr. Steve's, vs. Norma Whetten. Plaintiff awarded $8,383.54 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against t following people: Donna S. Banghart Brett, $8,774.22; Karen A. Best, $14,626.52; and Albert M. Himes, $3,151.86.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Joey Dillon and Jaime L. Mock. Plaintiff awarded $3,309.01 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• LRC Products Inc. vs. Jeff Dewes, doing business as Van Keppel Building Supply. Plaintiff awarded $4,723.28 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Michael R. and Cleditha Allen Ward. Plaintiff awarded $5,954.18 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• David K. Zipfel vs. Image Coaches, et al. This case is dismissed as to Christmas Collectibles Outlet only.
• Tammy J. and Steven Rockey vs. Darren K. Estepp and Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Group. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Jerry R. and Gina M. Smith. This case dismissed against Gina M. Smith only.
• Kevin D. Frantz vs. Charles L. and Gene Marshall. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank vs. Mary L. Rowland.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Mike and Ann Vanderford. Sept. 28.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Dental Health, P.C., vs. William B. Stofer, West CR 300S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $150,000 - $50,000 each for wrongful competition in restricted geographical area, wrongful solicitation of plaintiff's patients and wrongful encouragement of a plaintiff's employee to terminate her employment relationship with plaintiff; an injunction prohibiting Stofer from practicing dentistry within Kosciusko County, except for Turkey Creek Township, prior to July 28, 2002; an injunction prohibiting disclosure of trade secrets or items specified in employment contract and prohibiting violation of the confidentiality agreement; an injunction prohibiting Stofer from soliciting any of plaintiff's patients or employees prior to July 28, 2002; an injunction prohibiting Stofer from running further advertisements in any newspaper, publication, leaflet, flyer or communication within Kosciusko County prior to July 28, 2002, if they relate to dental services; compensatory damages for wrongful violations of employment contract; and court costs.
• Coast-Plymouth Tax Lien Capital vs. the estate of Paul S. Irwin, et al. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate on EMS W23A Lane.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Robert D. and Donna F. Crum, West Section Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $9,747.11 due on mortgage, 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.
• Patsy A. Weiser Plickard vs. James M. Gielow, North CR 300E, Milford, and E.C. Poole, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks judgment declaring her owner of airplane in question, plus court costs.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Lori M. Fisher, North Hickory Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $34,311.26 due on promissory note, plus interest, $2,000 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Claude Jr. and Mary Ann Wood, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $15,598.27 due on assigned accounts, plus court costs.
• Nicole B., Delores A. and Wesley W. Radford vs. Andy Secor, North Koher Road, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for a fractured hip suffered by Nicole Radford after a March 29, 1999, incident at Wawasee Middle School in which Secor knocked her leg out from under her, causing her to fall.
Name Changes
• Reyes and Maria Tienda seek to change the name of their minor child from Reyes Tienda Jr. to Rey Tienda Jr.
• Hazel Schultz seeks to change the name of her minor child from Richard Daniel Shidler III to Daniel Schultz.
Marriage Dissolutions
Clark
Tammy L. Clark, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Bruce J. Clark, South State Street, South Whitley. They were married Feb. 9, 1991, and separated July 20, 1994. There are two minor children.
Davis
Carrie S. and Douglas L. Davis, North Shagbark Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 1, 1995, and separated Sept. 21, 2000. There are two minor children.
Hammonds
Shannon K. Hammonds, Sharon Street, Warsaw, and Harold Edwin Hammonds, South Clay Street, Claypool. They were married April 24, 1998, and separated Aug. 9, 2000. There is one minor child.
Harris
Judith L. and Larry G. Harris, North CR 900E, North Webster. They were married Jan. 12, 1963, and separated Sept. 25, 2000. There are no minor children.
Owen
Jean A. Owen, East Lakeside Drive, Syracuse, and Robert L. Owen, Goshen. They were married March 28, 1959, and separated Sept. 11, 2000. There are no minor children.
Sutton
John A. and Megan L. Sutton, EMS B49 Lane, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 1, 1998, and separated Sept. 25, 2000. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Williams P. Rondeau) vs. Tia Marie Parker. Plaintiff awarded $8,330.04 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Thomas L. Stout) vs. Stephanie Houchin. Plaintiff awarded $2,124.07 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Austin Guerrero, by his parent and next friend, Melissa Guerrero, vs. Vikki J. Pearson. After a jury trial - which decided liability in an auto accident and the extent of damages to which the plaintiff was entitled - plaintiff awarded $79,000, plus court costs.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. Michael K. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $1,794.07 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Creditmax Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: Amy Hurley, $4,016.15, and Kathy L. McGuire, $4,844.59.
Name Change
• Dawn Renee Fender's request to change her name to Dawn Renee Metcalf is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Violet Rose and Robert L. Lockridge vs. Richard L. and Julie Holbrook. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Suzanne S. (former name Watkins restored) and Jesse Bubb. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $126 per week in child support. Sept. 28.
• Rhonda S. (former name Baker restored) and Michael D. Stacy. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $55 per week in child support. Sept. 29.
• Debora L. and Steven J. Croussore. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Sept. 29.
• Shanna Lynn and Christopher Douglas Burrous. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $75 per week in child support. Oct. 3.
• Janice (former name Tillberry restored) and James Heeter. Oct. 4.
• Lynn Ranae (former name Anderson restored) and William Glen Veff. Oct. 4.
Other Action
• Todd A. Watkins' request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
• Herbert Sundheimer vs. Stanley Sundheimer, Gaye Lynn Haist, Dina Glass and General Electric Co. this case is ordered transferred to Hamilton County.
• Steven R. Anderson'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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