Times-Union Court News 10-27-1998
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Cory Alan Barton, 20, and Christa Star Foote, 21, both of North CR 375E, Syracuse.
• Charles E. Musgrave, 42, North Dolan Drive, Syracuse, and Edith E. Bowman, 44, East CR 1000N, Syracuse.
• Robert E. Long Jr., 38, and Linda S. Clingaman, 41, both of East Hunnicut Drive, Syracuse.
• Donald W. Hantelman, 66, Neher Road, Silver Lake, and Velma B. Frey, 75, Frantz Drive, North Manchester.
• Danny M. French, 52, North Bay Drive, Warsaw, and Linda M. Caldwell, 45, Canyon Lake, Texas.
• Mark D. Oswalt, 36, and Debbie Lynn Blevins, 42, both of East Wooster Road, Pierceton.
• Phillip K. Wallstead, no age given, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Beverly A. Weirick, 44, EMS D23 Lane, Syracuse.
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 person also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Casey Niles, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Reckless Driving - Fined $75 in September was David Bennett, Warsaw.
Driving Without A License - Fined $50 in September was Dale Jackson, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August was Jose Noriega, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in July and license suspended 90 days was Virginia Wireman, Warsaw.
Fined $17 in June and license suspended 90 days was Larita Mason, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in March was Tonia Barnhart, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in September was Nora Warren, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in July was Robert Mansfield, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in October 1997 was Bill Aldridge, Cromwell.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $100 in September was Denver Owens, Silver Lake.
Fined $25 in June was Robert Sizemore, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March was David Smeltzer, Syracuse.
Failure To Stop - Fined $100 in August was Stephen Stout, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $100 in August, ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Nora Warren, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May were Timothy Davis, Warsaw, and Ricky Daniels, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in April was Joe Manns, Claypool.
Fined $50 in March was Sheila Cartwright, Syracuse.
Conversion - Fined $50 in August and sentenced to 10 days in jail was James Sizemore, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Delores Corbett, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May was Derek Harwood, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June was James Sizemore, Warsaw.
Illegal Purchase Of Lottery Ticket By Employee Or Retailer - Fined $1,000 in May was Wade Oliver, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $25 in March was Fredrick Krueger, Leesburg.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in March and license suspended 180 days was Clinton Hursey, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in October were Valerie K. Herendeen, 32, Syracuse; Linda K. Hite, 18, Warsaw; Scott R. Mitchell, 17, Warsaw; Terry A. Walls, 46, Pierceton; Troy T. Thomas, 18, Syracuse; Burton J. Blackmer, 19, Bourbon; and Billy J. Summers, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September were Michael E. Schafer, 21, Syracuse; Travis E. Meade, 18, Winona Lake; and Ralph E. Brown, 37, Rochester.
Fined $27 in June was Michael J. Gibson, 25, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in October were Clifford M. Smith, 17, North Webster; Sara R. Halsey, 16, Syracuse; Frances H. Stepleton, 37, North Manchester; Silas J. Kennedy, 69, North Webster; Kerri M. Moorman, 16, North Webster; Vernon Mullet, 19, Etna Green; Alfredo Carbajal, 29, Warsaw; Mike A. Snipe, 18, Warsaw; and Beverly A. Gorman, 48, North Webster.
Fined $12 in September were Jeremiah R. Bradley, 18, Milford; Amy L. Delp, 23, Warsaw; Matthew S. Isaacs, 18, Pierceton; Stacy M. Pickett, 20, Syracuse; Timothy Shepherd, 36, Mentone; Melissa L. Johnson, 18, Cromwell; Diane Amador, 29, Winona Lake; Franky R. Hyden, 22, Warsaw; Teah D. Wicks, 36, Pierceton; and Rodney V. Goble, 24, Silver Lake.
Fined $12 in July was Lindsay N. Reed, 21, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in October were Kyle R. Hilgenberg, 16, Leesburg, and Angela E. Leitel, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Donald E. Butterfield, 25, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Flashing Signal - Fined $7 in October was Thomas E. Donkers, 17, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in October was Michelle A. Hall, 27, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in September was Terry D. Baker, 30, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in February was Stephen L. Wells, 32, Milford.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in October was Doroteo Paredes, 20, Warsaw.
Improper Passing - Fined $7 in October was David A. Novotny, 41, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September was Byron D. Baldwin, 35, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in September was Martin L. Dixon, 26, Claypool.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in September was Andrew Juarez, 29, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in August was Roni M. Mikesell, 30, Etna Green.
Fined $25 in August was Gary E. Price, 31, Syracuse.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment (court costs only) in October against Donna G. Gonzalez, 29, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in July was Ricardo Deantes, 23, Warsaw.
Failure To Drive On Right Side - Fined $7 in July was Ricardo Deantes, 23, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in June was Gerric D. Walker, 22, North Webster.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in June was Gerric D. Walker, 22, North Webster.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in May was Rebecca L. Roberts, 41, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in August was Juli A. Garza, 38, North Webster.
Failure To Possession Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in August was Anthony G. Baker, Cromwell.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Travis M. Williams, 17, Cromwell; Nikolai T. Eppelmann, 29, Mentone; V. Jewel Craft, 34, Warsaw; Jon P. Andrews, 44, Warsaw; and Kendra A. Nordman, 26, Claypool.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Battery - (September) Cecil Mead, Warsaw; (March) Fredrick Krueger, Leesburg.
Failure To Stop - (June) Casey Niles, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (April) Robert Holcomb, Etna Green.
Conversion - (April) Aristeo Garcia, Warsaw.
Criminal Trespassing - (March) Sheila Cartwright, Syracuse.
Dealing Marijuana - (November) Andrew Lawrence, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (November) Andrew Lawrence, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (September) Bradley J. Shupe, 22, Winona Lake.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Ohio Casualty Group Inc. Co. vs. Betty Davis, East McKenna Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,492.52 for funds allegedly wrongfully converted for her own use from National Water Race Association, her employer and plaintiff's insured. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Gail A. Hite vs. Leroy F. Miller, East Clark Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a July 13, 1997, motorcycle accident on Ind. 5. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Lutheran Hospital of Indiana vs. Barbara Church, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $16,073.52 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Richard L. Vester. Plaintiff awarded $1,721.09 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Duane A. Herendeen. Plaintiff seeks $6,479.58 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• NBD Bank/NA vs. Dorothea S. Cooper. Plaintiff awarded $7,901.95 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Charles A. Able. Plaintiff awarded $5,016.26 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• City of Warsaw vs. Rex Hogan. After a trial without jury, plaintiff awarded $5,090 and Hogan ordered to comply with Dec. 4, 1995, report and remedy all defects in dwelling by Jan. 31, 1999, weather permitting. Court costs taxed to defendant.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Janet L. Murphy. Plaintiff awarded $15,157.71, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Bank One/NA, successor by merger to Bank One of Indianapolis/NA, vs. Cloyd M. and Jennifer A. Pruitt. Judgment vacated and case dismissed.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Princene Elaine and Todd Chandler Bonnett. Mother awarded custody of couple's five minor children. Father ordered to pay $246 per week in child support. Oct. 6.
• Gary and Darah A. Masteller. Oct. 9.
• Cathi and Steven Ott. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $125 per week in child support. Oct. 13.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Warsaw Siding & Supply Co. vs. Joseph O. Slone and Mark A. Allen, doing business as Allen & Slone Construction, North Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,440.10 due on account, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• The Bank of New York, as trustee under the pooling and servicing agreement dated Feb. 28, 1997, vs. Teresa A. Weaver, EMS T71 Lane, Leesburg, Enterprise Leasing Co. of Indianapolis and Martin Financial Management Inc. Plaintiff seeks $112,861.61 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Kellie Jo Grossman Gillenwater, East CR 350N, Pierceton, seeks to establish Francisco Abangan, deceased, as her biological father so as to establish her entitlement to inherit under his estate and to determine, as a matter of law, that Abangan was her biological father. Blood tests indicating Abangan was Gillenwater's father were taken prior to his death.
• Holiday Hospitality Corp., formerly known as Holiday Inns Inc., Atlanta, Ga., vs. Shaffner & Shaffner Enterprises Inc., North Detroit Street, Warsaw, and Hostmark Management Group, Rolling Meadow, Ill. Plaintiff seeks $34,610.08 due on license agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Kurt Harris and Michelle L. Munson, East CR 375S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $53,245.90 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Susan H. Patty, Camden, seeks visitation with her 9-year-old granddaughter. Patty is the maternal grandmother of the child, who is in the custody of her father, Donald Wayne Lloyd, Monticello. The child's mother, Stacey Lynn Lloyd Moore, resides in Blacksburg, S.C.
Marriage Dissolutions
Becker
Ryan D. Becker, North Deer Run, Warsaw, and Crystal G. Becker, Marshall County. They were married June 28, 1997, and separated July 30, 1998. There are no minor children.
Berg
Patricia Lynn and Larry J. Berg, East CR 500S, Pierceton. They were married March 13, 1976, and separated Oct. 9, 1998. There are no minor children.
Childers/Weaver
Judy A. Childers, South CR 225S, Winona Lake, and Robert M. Weaver, West Canal Street, Winona Lake. They were married July 28, 1997, and separated Sept. 4, 1998. There are no minor children.
Fearnow
Angela Marie and Jeffrey Arnold Fearnow, West. CR 400N, Rochester. They were married May 4, 1996, and separated Oct. 1, 1998. There is one minor child.
Harreld
Kellie Coffelt Harreld and Harry Harreld, North Detroit Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 1, 1998, and separated in August 1998. There are no minor children.
Romero
Miguel Romero, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Maria Alexa Romero, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw. They were married in July 1986 and separated in December 1996. There are three minor children.
Schumaker
Nicole Schumaker, West CR 525S, Claypool, and Jeff Schumaker, East Pierceton Road, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 12, 1996, and separated Sept. 30, 1998. There are no minor children.
Swain
Patrick Swain, West Prairie Street, Warsaw, and Vallaree D. Swain, Columbus, Ohio. They were married Dec. 30, 1974, and separated Sept. 4, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. Refuzio M. Ramirez. Plaintiff awarded $1,063.97 by default, plus court costs.
• Western United Life Assurance Co. vs Penny Oviedo. Plaintiff awarded $27,632.08 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Bankers Trust Co., as trustee for Walsh Acceptance Corp., vs. Matthew S. and Michelle Layman, et al. Plaintiff awarded $106,871.14 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First National Bank of Warsaw, as trustee of Warren E. Hygema Revocable Trust, vs. Warren D. Hively and Keybank National Association. Plaintiff awarded judgment by default, with mortgage declare prior to others. This case remains pending.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Donald E. and Katherine M. Butterfield and Mego Mortgage Inc. Plaintiff awarded $56,841.2 by default, plus court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Aurora Loan Services vs. Harold Bainter, deceased, and Hazel P. Bainter. Plaintiff awarded $32,695.80, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Peggy Hoehlinger's request to change her name to Peggy Wells is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Ricardo and Elodia Guevara and Monica Guevara, by her next friends, Ricardo and Elocia Guevara, vs. Kevin L. Harris. Each party to bear own costs.
• Craig R. Stouder vs. Poulson Ford.
• Jason Tucker vs. David Cross Jr. and Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Co.
• Larry W. Wise vs. Loren VanDerwerf. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Isabel and Jose Nunez. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $78 per week in child support. Oct. 5.
• Matthew J. and Katina M. McClelland. Oct. 8.
• Caroline Kay and Timothy Lee Miner. Oct. 8.
• Kip DeWayne and Christine Marie Allen. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $144 per week in child support. Oct. 12.
• Jeanette and William Hernandez. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $180 per month in child support. Oct. 12.
• Melinda J. (former name Creighton restored) and Kerry L. Skees. Oct. 14.
Other Action
• Dennis W. Addair's request for a probationary license is granted, allowing him full driving privileges.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Angella Ranae Burich, 215 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $760. Debts: $29,541.
• Travis Eugene Caudill, 704 N. Dolan Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,825. Debts: $29,018.
• Annalise Renae Giddens, 309 N. Walnut St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $10,417. Debts: $22,592.
• Jeffery Kenneth and Angela Goralczyk, 1004 S. Van Hemert Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $100,690. Debts: $113,080.
• Amber Dawn Pauwels, 11615 N.E. Wawasee Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $9,301. Debts: $20,459.
• William P. Jr. and Jeannie l. Perach, 301 N. Fellowship Drive, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $480. Debts: $43,503.
• Angela S. Reffitt, 510 Ind. 19N, Akron. Chapter 7. Assets: $14,950. Debts: $24,912..
• Dwain and Angela R. Blankenship, Lot 47, Meadows Mobile Home Park, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,320. Debts: $48,473.06.
• Russell D. Breske, 2202 E. CR 700S, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $118,255. Debts: $144,651.
• Kris P. and Christina L. Frieden, 309 Cecil #10, North Mancehster. Chapter 7. Assets: $12,710. Debts: $46,856.81
• Patricia J. Gay, 230 E. CR 1150N, Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $87,007. Debts: $82,607.01.
• Tom W. Harvey, 3748 E. CR 510N, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,529. Debts: $31,652.
• Harold M. and Susan E.Heaton, 6133 E. CR 1050N, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $13,011. Debts: $25,335.
• Daniel L. Kelley, 6568 Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $86,571. Debts: $98,468.
• Kenneth W. and Dawn A. Kincaid, 1847 Bachelor Lane, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $34,735. Debts: $64,195.39.
• Phillip M. Lewis, 707 W. Center St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $97,740. Debts: $117,757.45.
• Mary Alice Losee, 1503 Brooks Drive #B2, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $29,204. Debts: $43,633.13.
• Michael A. Myers, 9709 S. CR 750N, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,140. Debts: $15,817.
• Elizabeth C. Nappier, 7122 E. Hertiage Drive #11, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $15,580. Debts: $55,370.
• Christopher D. and Leslie A. Oberg, 712 E. Main St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,349. Debts: $46,842.
• Karolyn A. Peterka, 203 N. Front St., Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $20,290. Debts: $71,418.
• Seth L.Damas, 1211-B Bancroft Ave., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $8,674. Debts: $36,843.69.
• Roland D. and Lois J. Shepherd, 803 Meadowdale, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $57,110. Debts: $64,069.90.
• Sheila A. Smith, P.O. Box 313, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,000. Debts: $10,923.
• Jerry L. and Deborah J. White, 111 Section St., Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $40,170. Debts: $35,630.74.
• Donald D. Wogomon, 6824 Main St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,079.50. Debts: $83,692.58.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Cory Alan Barton, 20, and Christa Star Foote, 21, both of North CR 375E, Syracuse.
• Charles E. Musgrave, 42, North Dolan Drive, Syracuse, and Edith E. Bowman, 44, East CR 1000N, Syracuse.
• Robert E. Long Jr., 38, and Linda S. Clingaman, 41, both of East Hunnicut Drive, Syracuse.
• Donald W. Hantelman, 66, Neher Road, Silver Lake, and Velma B. Frey, 75, Frantz Drive, North Manchester.
• Danny M. French, 52, North Bay Drive, Warsaw, and Linda M. Caldwell, 45, Canyon Lake, Texas.
• Mark D. Oswalt, 36, and Debbie Lynn Blevins, 42, both of East Wooster Road, Pierceton.
• Phillip K. Wallstead, no age given, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Beverly A. Weirick, 44, EMS D23 Lane, Syracuse.
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 person also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Casey Niles, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Reckless Driving - Fined $75 in September was David Bennett, Warsaw.
Driving Without A License - Fined $50 in September was Dale Jackson, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August was Jose Noriega, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in July and license suspended 90 days was Virginia Wireman, Warsaw.
Fined $17 in June and license suspended 90 days was Larita Mason, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in March was Tonia Barnhart, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in September was Nora Warren, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in July was Robert Mansfield, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in October 1997 was Bill Aldridge, Cromwell.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $100 in September was Denver Owens, Silver Lake.
Fined $25 in June was Robert Sizemore, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March was David Smeltzer, Syracuse.
Failure To Stop - Fined $100 in August was Stephen Stout, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $100 in August, ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Nora Warren, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May were Timothy Davis, Warsaw, and Ricky Daniels, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in April was Joe Manns, Claypool.
Fined $50 in March was Sheila Cartwright, Syracuse.
Conversion - Fined $50 in August and sentenced to 10 days in jail was James Sizemore, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Delores Corbett, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May was Derek Harwood, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June was James Sizemore, Warsaw.
Illegal Purchase Of Lottery Ticket By Employee Or Retailer - Fined $1,000 in May was Wade Oliver, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $25 in March was Fredrick Krueger, Leesburg.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in March and license suspended 180 days was Clinton Hursey, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in October were Valerie K. Herendeen, 32, Syracuse; Linda K. Hite, 18, Warsaw; Scott R. Mitchell, 17, Warsaw; Terry A. Walls, 46, Pierceton; Troy T. Thomas, 18, Syracuse; Burton J. Blackmer, 19, Bourbon; and Billy J. Summers, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September were Michael E. Schafer, 21, Syracuse; Travis E. Meade, 18, Winona Lake; and Ralph E. Brown, 37, Rochester.
Fined $27 in June was Michael J. Gibson, 25, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in October were Clifford M. Smith, 17, North Webster; Sara R. Halsey, 16, Syracuse; Frances H. Stepleton, 37, North Manchester; Silas J. Kennedy, 69, North Webster; Kerri M. Moorman, 16, North Webster; Vernon Mullet, 19, Etna Green; Alfredo Carbajal, 29, Warsaw; Mike A. Snipe, 18, Warsaw; and Beverly A. Gorman, 48, North Webster.
Fined $12 in September were Jeremiah R. Bradley, 18, Milford; Amy L. Delp, 23, Warsaw; Matthew S. Isaacs, 18, Pierceton; Stacy M. Pickett, 20, Syracuse; Timothy Shepherd, 36, Mentone; Melissa L. Johnson, 18, Cromwell; Diane Amador, 29, Winona Lake; Franky R. Hyden, 22, Warsaw; Teah D. Wicks, 36, Pierceton; and Rodney V. Goble, 24, Silver Lake.
Fined $12 in July was Lindsay N. Reed, 21, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in October were Kyle R. Hilgenberg, 16, Leesburg, and Angela E. Leitel, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Donald E. Butterfield, 25, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Flashing Signal - Fined $7 in October was Thomas E. Donkers, 17, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in October was Michelle A. Hall, 27, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in September was Terry D. Baker, 30, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in February was Stephen L. Wells, 32, Milford.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in October was Doroteo Paredes, 20, Warsaw.
Improper Passing - Fined $7 in October was David A. Novotny, 41, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September was Byron D. Baldwin, 35, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in September was Martin L. Dixon, 26, Claypool.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in September was Andrew Juarez, 29, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in August was Roni M. Mikesell, 30, Etna Green.
Fined $25 in August was Gary E. Price, 31, Syracuse.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment (court costs only) in October against Donna G. Gonzalez, 29, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in July was Ricardo Deantes, 23, Warsaw.
Failure To Drive On Right Side - Fined $7 in July was Ricardo Deantes, 23, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in June was Gerric D. Walker, 22, North Webster.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in June was Gerric D. Walker, 22, North Webster.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in May was Rebecca L. Roberts, 41, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in August was Juli A. Garza, 38, North Webster.
Failure To Possession Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in August was Anthony G. Baker, Cromwell.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Travis M. Williams, 17, Cromwell; Nikolai T. Eppelmann, 29, Mentone; V. Jewel Craft, 34, Warsaw; Jon P. Andrews, 44, Warsaw; and Kendra A. Nordman, 26, Claypool.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Battery - (September) Cecil Mead, Warsaw; (March) Fredrick Krueger, Leesburg.
Failure To Stop - (June) Casey Niles, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (April) Robert Holcomb, Etna Green.
Conversion - (April) Aristeo Garcia, Warsaw.
Criminal Trespassing - (March) Sheila Cartwright, Syracuse.
Dealing Marijuana - (November) Andrew Lawrence, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (November) Andrew Lawrence, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (September) Bradley J. Shupe, 22, Winona Lake.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Ohio Casualty Group Inc. Co. vs. Betty Davis, East McKenna Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,492.52 for funds allegedly wrongfully converted for her own use from National Water Race Association, her employer and plaintiff's insured. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Gail A. Hite vs. Leroy F. Miller, East Clark Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a July 13, 1997, motorcycle accident on Ind. 5. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Lutheran Hospital of Indiana vs. Barbara Church, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $16,073.52 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Richard L. Vester. Plaintiff awarded $1,721.09 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Duane A. Herendeen. Plaintiff seeks $6,479.58 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• NBD Bank/NA vs. Dorothea S. Cooper. Plaintiff awarded $7,901.95 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Charles A. Able. Plaintiff awarded $5,016.26 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• City of Warsaw vs. Rex Hogan. After a trial without jury, plaintiff awarded $5,090 and Hogan ordered to comply with Dec. 4, 1995, report and remedy all defects in dwelling by Jan. 31, 1999, weather permitting. Court costs taxed to defendant.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Janet L. Murphy. Plaintiff awarded $15,157.71, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Bank One/NA, successor by merger to Bank One of Indianapolis/NA, vs. Cloyd M. and Jennifer A. Pruitt. Judgment vacated and case dismissed.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Princene Elaine and Todd Chandler Bonnett. Mother awarded custody of couple's five minor children. Father ordered to pay $246 per week in child support. Oct. 6.
• Gary and Darah A. Masteller. Oct. 9.
• Cathi and Steven Ott. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $125 per week in child support. Oct. 13.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Warsaw Siding & Supply Co. vs. Joseph O. Slone and Mark A. Allen, doing business as Allen & Slone Construction, North Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,440.10 due on account, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• The Bank of New York, as trustee under the pooling and servicing agreement dated Feb. 28, 1997, vs. Teresa A. Weaver, EMS T71 Lane, Leesburg, Enterprise Leasing Co. of Indianapolis and Martin Financial Management Inc. Plaintiff seeks $112,861.61 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Kellie Jo Grossman Gillenwater, East CR 350N, Pierceton, seeks to establish Francisco Abangan, deceased, as her biological father so as to establish her entitlement to inherit under his estate and to determine, as a matter of law, that Abangan was her biological father. Blood tests indicating Abangan was Gillenwater's father were taken prior to his death.
• Holiday Hospitality Corp., formerly known as Holiday Inns Inc., Atlanta, Ga., vs. Shaffner & Shaffner Enterprises Inc., North Detroit Street, Warsaw, and Hostmark Management Group, Rolling Meadow, Ill. Plaintiff seeks $34,610.08 due on license agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Kurt Harris and Michelle L. Munson, East CR 375S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $53,245.90 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Susan H. Patty, Camden, seeks visitation with her 9-year-old granddaughter. Patty is the maternal grandmother of the child, who is in the custody of her father, Donald Wayne Lloyd, Monticello. The child's mother, Stacey Lynn Lloyd Moore, resides in Blacksburg, S.C.
Marriage Dissolutions
Becker
Ryan D. Becker, North Deer Run, Warsaw, and Crystal G. Becker, Marshall County. They were married June 28, 1997, and separated July 30, 1998. There are no minor children.
Berg
Patricia Lynn and Larry J. Berg, East CR 500S, Pierceton. They were married March 13, 1976, and separated Oct. 9, 1998. There are no minor children.
Childers/Weaver
Judy A. Childers, South CR 225S, Winona Lake, and Robert M. Weaver, West Canal Street, Winona Lake. They were married July 28, 1997, and separated Sept. 4, 1998. There are no minor children.
Fearnow
Angela Marie and Jeffrey Arnold Fearnow, West. CR 400N, Rochester. They were married May 4, 1996, and separated Oct. 1, 1998. There is one minor child.
Harreld
Kellie Coffelt Harreld and Harry Harreld, North Detroit Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 1, 1998, and separated in August 1998. There are no minor children.
Romero
Miguel Romero, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Maria Alexa Romero, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw. They were married in July 1986 and separated in December 1996. There are three minor children.
Schumaker
Nicole Schumaker, West CR 525S, Claypool, and Jeff Schumaker, East Pierceton Road, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 12, 1996, and separated Sept. 30, 1998. There are no minor children.
Swain
Patrick Swain, West Prairie Street, Warsaw, and Vallaree D. Swain, Columbus, Ohio. They were married Dec. 30, 1974, and separated Sept. 4, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Midwest Collection Service Inc. vs. Refuzio M. Ramirez. Plaintiff awarded $1,063.97 by default, plus court costs.
• Western United Life Assurance Co. vs Penny Oviedo. Plaintiff awarded $27,632.08 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Bankers Trust Co., as trustee for Walsh Acceptance Corp., vs. Matthew S. and Michelle Layman, et al. Plaintiff awarded $106,871.14 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First National Bank of Warsaw, as trustee of Warren E. Hygema Revocable Trust, vs. Warren D. Hively and Keybank National Association. Plaintiff awarded judgment by default, with mortgage declare prior to others. This case remains pending.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Donald E. and Katherine M. Butterfield and Mego Mortgage Inc. Plaintiff awarded $56,841.2 by default, plus court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Aurora Loan Services vs. Harold Bainter, deceased, and Hazel P. Bainter. Plaintiff awarded $32,695.80, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Peggy Hoehlinger's request to change her name to Peggy Wells is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Ricardo and Elodia Guevara and Monica Guevara, by her next friends, Ricardo and Elocia Guevara, vs. Kevin L. Harris. Each party to bear own costs.
• Craig R. Stouder vs. Poulson Ford.
• Jason Tucker vs. David Cross Jr. and Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Co.
• Larry W. Wise vs. Loren VanDerwerf. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Isabel and Jose Nunez. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $78 per week in child support. Oct. 5.
• Matthew J. and Katina M. McClelland. Oct. 8.
• Caroline Kay and Timothy Lee Miner. Oct. 8.
• Kip DeWayne and Christine Marie Allen. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $144 per week in child support. Oct. 12.
• Jeanette and William Hernandez. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $180 per month in child support. Oct. 12.
• Melinda J. (former name Creighton restored) and Kerry L. Skees. Oct. 14.
Other Action
• Dennis W. Addair's request for a probationary license is granted, allowing him full driving privileges.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Angella Ranae Burich, 215 E. Winona Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $760. Debts: $29,541.
• Travis Eugene Caudill, 704 N. Dolan Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,825. Debts: $29,018.
• Annalise Renae Giddens, 309 N. Walnut St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $10,417. Debts: $22,592.
• Jeffery Kenneth and Angela Goralczyk, 1004 S. Van Hemert Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $100,690. Debts: $113,080.
• Amber Dawn Pauwels, 11615 N.E. Wawasee Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $9,301. Debts: $20,459.
• William P. Jr. and Jeannie l. Perach, 301 N. Fellowship Drive, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $480. Debts: $43,503.
• Angela S. Reffitt, 510 Ind. 19N, Akron. Chapter 7. Assets: $14,950. Debts: $24,912..
• Dwain and Angela R. Blankenship, Lot 47, Meadows Mobile Home Park, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,320. Debts: $48,473.06.
• Russell D. Breske, 2202 E. CR 700S, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $118,255. Debts: $144,651.
• Kris P. and Christina L. Frieden, 309 Cecil #10, North Mancehster. Chapter 7. Assets: $12,710. Debts: $46,856.81
• Patricia J. Gay, 230 E. CR 1150N, Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $87,007. Debts: $82,607.01.
• Tom W. Harvey, 3748 E. CR 510N, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,529. Debts: $31,652.
• Harold M. and Susan E.Heaton, 6133 E. CR 1050N, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $13,011. Debts: $25,335.
• Daniel L. Kelley, 6568 Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $86,571. Debts: $98,468.
• Kenneth W. and Dawn A. Kincaid, 1847 Bachelor Lane, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $34,735. Debts: $64,195.39.
• Phillip M. Lewis, 707 W. Center St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $97,740. Debts: $117,757.45.
• Mary Alice Losee, 1503 Brooks Drive #B2, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $29,204. Debts: $43,633.13.
• Michael A. Myers, 9709 S. CR 750N, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,140. Debts: $15,817.
• Elizabeth C. Nappier, 7122 E. Hertiage Drive #11, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $15,580. Debts: $55,370.
• Christopher D. and Leslie A. Oberg, 712 E. Main St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,349. Debts: $46,842.
• Karolyn A. Peterka, 203 N. Front St., Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $20,290. Debts: $71,418.
• Seth L.Damas, 1211-B Bancroft Ave., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $8,674. Debts: $36,843.69.
• Roland D. and Lois J. Shepherd, 803 Meadowdale, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $57,110. Debts: $64,069.90.
• Sheila A. Smith, P.O. Box 313, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,000. Debts: $10,923.
• Jerry L. and Deborah J. White, 111 Section St., Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $40,170. Debts: $35,630.74.
• Donald D. Wogomon, 6824 Main St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,079.50. Debts: $83,692.58.
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