Times-Union Court News 10-28-1997
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Erick Raymond Taylor, 25, South CR 775E, Pierceton, and Janette Lynn Juday, 25, Pierceton.
• Kevin W. Craig, 33, and Cheryl K. Thomas, 31, both of U.S. 30E, Warsaw.
• David Wayne Farley, 23, Milford, and Tiffany Alice Titus, 24, North Memorial Parkway, Cromwell.
• Christopher Scott Nelson, 25, and Angela Kay Uerkwitz, 22, both of South CR 275E, Warsaw.
• Jack Brian Baldwin, 20, and Debra Lynn Niles, 19, both of Ind. 19N, Etna Green.
• James Randall Shepherd, 19, and Kelly Ann Strang, 19, both of South Buffalo Street, Burket.
• Glenn B. Smith Jr., 29, and Rebecca Sue Harding, 24, both of East Excalibur Place, Cromwell.
• James Edward Grubb Jr., 40, and Martha A. Clark, 45, both of West Jefferson Street, Warsaw.
• Theo Richard Timmerman, 21, and Hollie Marie Smith, 21, both of Michael Street, Warsaw.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Charles R. Huey, 45, Winona Lake.
Fined $24.50 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Todd E. Dierks, 28, North Manchester.
Fined $24.50 in September, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was William H. Tucker, 52, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in September were Carolyn S. Golden, 58, Syracuse, and Enrique Cielo, 18, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in August was Juan G. Pedraza, 20, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $100 in August and license suspended six months was Juan G. Pedraza, 20, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in October and sentenced to 10 days in jail, to be suspended upon completion of two days community service, was Jeffrey A. Bowman, 18, Milford.
Fined $50 in September were David J. Compton, 20, Warsaw, and Jody Newsome, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August and sentenced to 10 days in jail, to be suspended upon completion of two days community service, was Cammy R. Minnick, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July and sentenced to 30 days in jail, to be suspended upon completion of four days community service were Seth B. Bradford, 20, Claypool, and Kit Johnson, 18, Pierceton.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in October was Marlin D. Adams, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in September was Severiano A. Ramos, 40, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in October and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Joshua Phillips, 19, Winona Lake.
Battery - Fined $100 in October was Rene M. Marquez, 29, Winona Lake.
False Informing - Fined $50 in October was Michael E. Hall, 28, Warsaw
Fined $100 in September was Holly Pickens, 19, Warsaw.
Criminal Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) in September against and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Guadalupe Beccerra, 28, Warsaw.
Minor In A Tavern - Fined $50 in September was Mario O. Rivera-Slone, 20, Winona Lake.
Possession Of Ginseng Out Of Season - Fined $75 in August were Delmar Estep Jr., 26, Mentone, and Tommy L. Wadkins, 27, Mentone.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $100 in April was Jeremy M. Higgins, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October were G. Stephen Popenfoose, 45, Warsaw; Jessica K. Perry, 17, Mentone; Jacob Lopez, 36, Warsaw; Hannah L. Rensberger, 17, North Webster; Brian K. Miller, 19, Cromwell; Angela D. Petrosky, 20, Akron; Linda I. Fulton, 37, Akron; and Andy S. Dunithan, 24, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in September were Timothy Barrett, 17, North Webster; Sandra S. Adams, 48, North Webster; Diane F. Miller, 20, Winona Lake; Julie K. Clay, 26, Warsaw; and Emily M. Engelberth, 16, North Webster.
Fined $27 in August was Melinda R. Sandin, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in September was Daniel E. May, 44, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in October were John R. Heaton, 46, Winona Lake; Michael A. Busz, 17, Winona Lake; Jimmy A. Shoemaker, 37, Claypool; Michael J. Whitaker, 23, Warsaw; Andrew C. Scholl, 17, Warsaw; Linda S. Sheline, 45, Syracuse; Glen E.Hughes, 16, Mentone; Jeffrey B. Ciula, 16, Warsaw; Jessica R. Perry, 17, Mentone; and Boyd A. Wear, 44, North Webster.
Fined $12 in September were Robert G. Kirleis, 16, North Webster; Kristi M. Martin, 18, Syracuse; Eric Leedy, North Webster; Gerald Greene, 60, Warsaw; Michael J. Timmreck, 20, Warsaw; Leroy Schrock, 23, Etna Green; Scott N. Moody, 24, Warsaw; Dustin C. Boggs, 17, Cromwell; Royce J. Myers, 17, Syracuse; and Kevin M. Simone, 25, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in August was Chet A. Goodman, 25, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in October was Diane Eaton, 28, Rochester.
Fined $7 in September were Andres S. Villalovos, 35, Milford; David S. Delagrange, 28, Syracuse; Austin N. Yoder, 16, Milford; Christy L. McGowen, 17, Milford; Everett J. Garrage, 44, Syracuse; Harold T. Jackson, 57, Nappanee; and Elizabeth J. Tuttle, 55, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in October were Erica J. Wrightsman, 17, Claypool, and Dawn A. Stephens, 20, Silver Lake.
Fined $7 in September was Mark K. Cannon, 24, Syracuse.
Failure To Yield Right Of Way - Fined $7 in October was Michael D. Conley, 36, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop For Train Signal - Fined $7 in October was Marvin W. Perry, 25, Syracuse.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in October was Robert F. Tharp, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September were Sherlock Harrison Jr., 25, Warsaw, and David J. Jackson, 27, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in August were Samuel E. Frush, 33, Pierceton, and Rigoberto Nunez, 30, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in July was Tammy R. McNutt, 26, Etna Green.
Fined $7 in June was Bradley Morris, 18, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Flashing Yellow Signal - Fined $7 in October was G. Stephen Popenfoose, 45, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in October were Angela K. Taylor, 22, Winona Lake, and Edward M. King, 27, Syracuse.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in September was Rose M. Rhamey, 34, Mentone.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in September was Sahoeut Chhaing, 20, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in August was Sahoeut Chhaing, 20, Winona Lake.
False Registration - Fined $7 in September was William T. Bellamy, 23, Claypool.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment (court costs only) in August against Marcia A. Erickson, 40, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Sale Of Tobacco To Minor Under Age 18 - Fined $25 in September was Marlys R. Huffman, 56, Nappanee.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in August was Kip D. Allen, 29, Warsaw.
Failure To Produce Valid Boat Registration - Fined $7 in July was Greg A. Snavely, 38, Cromwell.
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in July was Brent E. Rapsavage, 21, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in December was Kevin L. Bronson, 37, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in October were Brent J. Himes, North Manchester; Donna M. Hodges, 35, Etna Green; Stacy R. Skeans, 19, Warsaw; and Delores A. Lockridge, 62, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in September were Jaime V. Juarez, 28, Warsaw; Joyce D. VanHoorebeke, 54, Syracuse; Jason E. Crough, 25, Syracuse; Sherlock Harrison Jr., 25, Warsaw; Michael J. Timmreck, 20, Warsaw; Robert C. McKibben, 28, Syracuse; Jamie I. Napier, 20, Warsaw; Stacey G. Nunez, 22, Winona Lake; and Joanne D. Browning, 50, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in February was Sebastian Jarski, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in December was Eric T. Stewart, 21, Silver Lake.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in October against Maria S. Martinez, 23, Milford, and Gladys D. Rollins, 24, Pierceton.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (October) Ronda Reed, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (July) Joshua P. Dickerson, 20, Warsaw.
Diversions
The following people have entered into diversion agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Possession Of Marijuana - (August) Joshua J. Lee, 18, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - (August) Sharon K. Evans, 44, Warsaw (two counts). As a condition of the agreement, Evans must make restitution.
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) Nicholas E. Koedyker, 26, Warsaw; Christopher E. Egolf, 19, Cromwell; Scott A. Kinsey, 23, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Susan L. and John L. Mason, East North Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $515.92 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Brenda Baldridge, Argonne Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,486.88 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Prairie View Health Care Facility vs. Beverly Irwin, Prairie Street, Warsaw, and Diane Sterling, North CR 900E, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $6,117 due on account, plus court costs.
• Darrell W. and Kathy L. Baker vs. Rodger L. and Vicki E. Brown, South Kinder Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek removal of fence from real estate and elimination of alleged encroachment and intentional trespass, plus an unspecified amount to compensate for damage, an amount for treble damage, attorney fees and court costs.
• Green Tree Financial Corp., now known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. Thomas E., Debra K., Elizabeth and Michael Karr, North Koher Road East, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $48,676.27 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, and possession of manufactured home, with sale to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolution
Davis
Samantha P. Davis, North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse, and Jason M. Davis, Muncie. They were married July 8, 1995, and separated Oct. 16, 1997. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Teachers Credit Union vs. Debbie J. Elliot-Eherenman. Plaintiff awarded $4,708.36, plus court costs and interest.
• WCI Financial Corp. vs. Sharrone Jones. Plaintiff awarded $2,384.94 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank, as successor to NBD Card, vs. Tina L. Riddle. Plaintiff awarded $5,442.24, plus interest and court costs.
• James L. Walmer vs.Scott Riggle. Plaintiff awarded $225 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Murray G. Rhodes vs. Blake F. and Debbie J. Neeley.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Perry Mark Black.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Teresa J. Wilson.
• First North American National Bank vs. Michael E. Stahly.
• Visa/Fifth Third Bank vs. Andrew L. Hart.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Charles M. Sapen, East CR 600S, Claypool, vs. Dawn R. Prichard and State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Co. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a March 7, 1996, auto accident at the intersection of Country Club Road and CR 400S. Plaintiff also seeks interest, court costs, applicable medical payments and underinsured motorist limits available.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Joshua D. Trout, West Wilson Avenue, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $22,253.19 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Richard Surface, West Dusty Road, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks a fine be assessed for failure to remove damaged outbuilding as required.
• David W. Gerth, individually and as personal representative of the estate of Patricia K. Gerth, vs. Billy L. Sroufe Jr., Columbia City. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries which resulted in Patricia Gerth's death after an Oct. 7, 1996, auto accident in which she was a passenger in Sroufe's car when it struck a utility pole near the intersection of CR 750E and Armstrong Road. Plaintiff also seeks court costs a requests a trial by jury.
• Thomas V. Buskirk vs. Richard D. and Tamara J. Nelson, South Harding Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $445 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Ruby and Max Shively vs. Quality Farm & Fleet Inc. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for injuries suffered by Ruby Shively in a May 17, 1997, fall at the Warsaw store. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Steven A. Cole vs. Donald J. Rose, Ind. 13S, North Manchester. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 12, 1996, auto accident on Packerton Road. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Garry Smiley vs. Sturgis Iron & Metal Inc., Sturgis, Mich. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 8, 1995, auto accident on Bronson Street in Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Banc One Mortgage Corp. vs. Paul F. and Belinda L. Snyder, North Hillside Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $68,054.55 due on mortgage, 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.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Ronnie L. Prater, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $3,214.89 due on promissory note, plus possession of pickup and court costs.
Name Change
• Randy Paul Watkins seeks to change his name to Paul Isaiah Watkins.
Marriage Dissolutions
Stidams
Heidi R. and Charles E. Stidams, East CR 1050N, Cromwell. They were married Oct. 1, 1994, and separated Sept. 26, 1997. There are two minor children.
Denney
Geisla M. Denney, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Lenville T. Denney, Plymouth. They were married June 28, 1986, and separated in January 1997. There are two minor children.
Sparks
Carey L. and Derek T. Sparks, EMS T13 Lane, Leesburg. They were married June 26, 1993, and separated Oct. 17, 1997. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• James L. Walmer vs. Sandra Miller. Plaintiff awarded $128.80 by default, plus court costs.
• State of Indiana vs. Sally Akers and Christopher Wallace. Plaintiff awarded $1,280 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Troy M. Simonsen, Teachers Credit Union, First National Bank of Warsaw and Judith Marie Simonsen. Plaintiff awarded $63,219.19 from Troy Simonsen, plus interest; court costs; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Estate of William A. Marske vs. Todd R. Trapani and Kosciusko County Board of Commissioners. This case is dismissed against the Commissioners only. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Todd Trapani and Todd Trapani, as parent and next friend of Zack Trapani, vs. Kosciusko County Board of Commissioners. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Michael D. Gibson, personal representative of the estate of Mary Ruth Gibson, vs. Delbert J. Schlabach and Ideal Construction Co. of Northern Indiana Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Linda Louise and Harles Hughes. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $119 per week in child support. Oct. 10.
• Tracia S. and Troy A. Blackman. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $88 per week in child support. Oct. 10.
• Rebecca J. and Kenneth A. Wilson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $94 per week in child support. Oct. 14.
• Darrin L. and Niki Lyn Lincoln. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $189.50 per week in child support. Oct. 15.
• Rickard J. and Candace A. Johnson. Oct. 15.
• Beverly A. and Larry E. Harmon. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Oct. 16.
• Steven E. and Shelly A. Thomas. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $59 per week in child support. Oct. 17.
• Robert and Michele Hendrixson. Oct. 17.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Erick Raymond Taylor, 25, South CR 775E, Pierceton, and Janette Lynn Juday, 25, Pierceton.
• Kevin W. Craig, 33, and Cheryl K. Thomas, 31, both of U.S. 30E, Warsaw.
• David Wayne Farley, 23, Milford, and Tiffany Alice Titus, 24, North Memorial Parkway, Cromwell.
• Christopher Scott Nelson, 25, and Angela Kay Uerkwitz, 22, both of South CR 275E, Warsaw.
• Jack Brian Baldwin, 20, and Debra Lynn Niles, 19, both of Ind. 19N, Etna Green.
• James Randall Shepherd, 19, and Kelly Ann Strang, 19, both of South Buffalo Street, Burket.
• Glenn B. Smith Jr., 29, and Rebecca Sue Harding, 24, both of East Excalibur Place, Cromwell.
• James Edward Grubb Jr., 40, and Martha A. Clark, 45, both of West Jefferson Street, Warsaw.
• Theo Richard Timmerman, 21, and Hollie Marie Smith, 21, both of Michael Street, Warsaw.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Charles R. Huey, 45, Winona Lake.
Fined $24.50 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Todd E. Dierks, 28, North Manchester.
Fined $24.50 in September, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was William H. Tucker, 52, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in September were Carolyn S. Golden, 58, Syracuse, and Enrique Cielo, 18, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in August was Juan G. Pedraza, 20, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $100 in August and license suspended six months was Juan G. Pedraza, 20, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in October and sentenced to 10 days in jail, to be suspended upon completion of two days community service, was Jeffrey A. Bowman, 18, Milford.
Fined $50 in September were David J. Compton, 20, Warsaw, and Jody Newsome, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August and sentenced to 10 days in jail, to be suspended upon completion of two days community service, was Cammy R. Minnick, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July and sentenced to 30 days in jail, to be suspended upon completion of four days community service were Seth B. Bradford, 20, Claypool, and Kit Johnson, 18, Pierceton.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in October was Marlin D. Adams, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in September was Severiano A. Ramos, 40, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in October and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Joshua Phillips, 19, Winona Lake.
Battery - Fined $100 in October was Rene M. Marquez, 29, Winona Lake.
False Informing - Fined $50 in October was Michael E. Hall, 28, Warsaw
Fined $100 in September was Holly Pickens, 19, Warsaw.
Criminal Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) in September against and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Guadalupe Beccerra, 28, Warsaw.
Minor In A Tavern - Fined $50 in September was Mario O. Rivera-Slone, 20, Winona Lake.
Possession Of Ginseng Out Of Season - Fined $75 in August were Delmar Estep Jr., 26, Mentone, and Tommy L. Wadkins, 27, Mentone.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $100 in April was Jeremy M. Higgins, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October were G. Stephen Popenfoose, 45, Warsaw; Jessica K. Perry, 17, Mentone; Jacob Lopez, 36, Warsaw; Hannah L. Rensberger, 17, North Webster; Brian K. Miller, 19, Cromwell; Angela D. Petrosky, 20, Akron; Linda I. Fulton, 37, Akron; and Andy S. Dunithan, 24, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in September were Timothy Barrett, 17, North Webster; Sandra S. Adams, 48, North Webster; Diane F. Miller, 20, Winona Lake; Julie K. Clay, 26, Warsaw; and Emily M. Engelberth, 16, North Webster.
Fined $27 in August was Melinda R. Sandin, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in September was Daniel E. May, 44, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in October were John R. Heaton, 46, Winona Lake; Michael A. Busz, 17, Winona Lake; Jimmy A. Shoemaker, 37, Claypool; Michael J. Whitaker, 23, Warsaw; Andrew C. Scholl, 17, Warsaw; Linda S. Sheline, 45, Syracuse; Glen E.Hughes, 16, Mentone; Jeffrey B. Ciula, 16, Warsaw; Jessica R. Perry, 17, Mentone; and Boyd A. Wear, 44, North Webster.
Fined $12 in September were Robert G. Kirleis, 16, North Webster; Kristi M. Martin, 18, Syracuse; Eric Leedy, North Webster; Gerald Greene, 60, Warsaw; Michael J. Timmreck, 20, Warsaw; Leroy Schrock, 23, Etna Green; Scott N. Moody, 24, Warsaw; Dustin C. Boggs, 17, Cromwell; Royce J. Myers, 17, Syracuse; and Kevin M. Simone, 25, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in August was Chet A. Goodman, 25, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in October was Diane Eaton, 28, Rochester.
Fined $7 in September were Andres S. Villalovos, 35, Milford; David S. Delagrange, 28, Syracuse; Austin N. Yoder, 16, Milford; Christy L. McGowen, 17, Milford; Everett J. Garrage, 44, Syracuse; Harold T. Jackson, 57, Nappanee; and Elizabeth J. Tuttle, 55, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in October were Erica J. Wrightsman, 17, Claypool, and Dawn A. Stephens, 20, Silver Lake.
Fined $7 in September was Mark K. Cannon, 24, Syracuse.
Failure To Yield Right Of Way - Fined $7 in October was Michael D. Conley, 36, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop For Train Signal - Fined $7 in October was Marvin W. Perry, 25, Syracuse.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in October was Robert F. Tharp, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September were Sherlock Harrison Jr., 25, Warsaw, and David J. Jackson, 27, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in August were Samuel E. Frush, 33, Pierceton, and Rigoberto Nunez, 30, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in July was Tammy R. McNutt, 26, Etna Green.
Fined $7 in June was Bradley Morris, 18, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Flashing Yellow Signal - Fined $7 in October was G. Stephen Popenfoose, 45, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in October were Angela K. Taylor, 22, Winona Lake, and Edward M. King, 27, Syracuse.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in September was Rose M. Rhamey, 34, Mentone.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in September was Sahoeut Chhaing, 20, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in August was Sahoeut Chhaing, 20, Winona Lake.
False Registration - Fined $7 in September was William T. Bellamy, 23, Claypool.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment (court costs only) in August against Marcia A. Erickson, 40, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Sale Of Tobacco To Minor Under Age 18 - Fined $25 in September was Marlys R. Huffman, 56, Nappanee.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in August was Kip D. Allen, 29, Warsaw.
Failure To Produce Valid Boat Registration - Fined $7 in July was Greg A. Snavely, 38, Cromwell.
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in July was Brent E. Rapsavage, 21, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in December was Kevin L. Bronson, 37, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in October were Brent J. Himes, North Manchester; Donna M. Hodges, 35, Etna Green; Stacy R. Skeans, 19, Warsaw; and Delores A. Lockridge, 62, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in September were Jaime V. Juarez, 28, Warsaw; Joyce D. VanHoorebeke, 54, Syracuse; Jason E. Crough, 25, Syracuse; Sherlock Harrison Jr., 25, Warsaw; Michael J. Timmreck, 20, Warsaw; Robert C. McKibben, 28, Syracuse; Jamie I. Napier, 20, Warsaw; Stacey G. Nunez, 22, Winona Lake; and Joanne D. Browning, 50, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in February was Sebastian Jarski, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in December was Eric T. Stewart, 21, Silver Lake.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in October against Maria S. Martinez, 23, Milford, and Gladys D. Rollins, 24, Pierceton.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (October) Ronda Reed, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (July) Joshua P. Dickerson, 20, Warsaw.
Diversions
The following people have entered into diversion agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Possession Of Marijuana - (August) Joshua J. Lee, 18, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - (August) Sharon K. Evans, 44, Warsaw (two counts). As a condition of the agreement, Evans must make restitution.
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) Nicholas E. Koedyker, 26, Warsaw; Christopher E. Egolf, 19, Cromwell; Scott A. Kinsey, 23, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Susan L. and John L. Mason, East North Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $515.92 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Brenda Baldridge, Argonne Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,486.88 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Prairie View Health Care Facility vs. Beverly Irwin, Prairie Street, Warsaw, and Diane Sterling, North CR 900E, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $6,117 due on account, plus court costs.
• Darrell W. and Kathy L. Baker vs. Rodger L. and Vicki E. Brown, South Kinder Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek removal of fence from real estate and elimination of alleged encroachment and intentional trespass, plus an unspecified amount to compensate for damage, an amount for treble damage, attorney fees and court costs.
• Green Tree Financial Corp., now known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. Thomas E., Debra K., Elizabeth and Michael Karr, North Koher Road East, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $48,676.27 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, and possession of manufactured home, with sale to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolution
Davis
Samantha P. Davis, North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse, and Jason M. Davis, Muncie. They were married July 8, 1995, and separated Oct. 16, 1997. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Teachers Credit Union vs. Debbie J. Elliot-Eherenman. Plaintiff awarded $4,708.36, plus court costs and interest.
• WCI Financial Corp. vs. Sharrone Jones. Plaintiff awarded $2,384.94 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank, as successor to NBD Card, vs. Tina L. Riddle. Plaintiff awarded $5,442.24, plus interest and court costs.
• James L. Walmer vs.Scott Riggle. Plaintiff awarded $225 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Murray G. Rhodes vs. Blake F. and Debbie J. Neeley.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Perry Mark Black.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Teresa J. Wilson.
• First North American National Bank vs. Michael E. Stahly.
• Visa/Fifth Third Bank vs. Andrew L. Hart.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Charles M. Sapen, East CR 600S, Claypool, vs. Dawn R. Prichard and State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Co. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a March 7, 1996, auto accident at the intersection of Country Club Road and CR 400S. Plaintiff also seeks interest, court costs, applicable medical payments and underinsured motorist limits available.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Joshua D. Trout, West Wilson Avenue, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $22,253.19 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Richard Surface, West Dusty Road, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks a fine be assessed for failure to remove damaged outbuilding as required.
• David W. Gerth, individually and as personal representative of the estate of Patricia K. Gerth, vs. Billy L. Sroufe Jr., Columbia City. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries which resulted in Patricia Gerth's death after an Oct. 7, 1996, auto accident in which she was a passenger in Sroufe's car when it struck a utility pole near the intersection of CR 750E and Armstrong Road. Plaintiff also seeks court costs a requests a trial by jury.
• Thomas V. Buskirk vs. Richard D. and Tamara J. Nelson, South Harding Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $445 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Ruby and Max Shively vs. Quality Farm & Fleet Inc. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for injuries suffered by Ruby Shively in a May 17, 1997, fall at the Warsaw store. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Steven A. Cole vs. Donald J. Rose, Ind. 13S, North Manchester. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 12, 1996, auto accident on Packerton Road. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Garry Smiley vs. Sturgis Iron & Metal Inc., Sturgis, Mich. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 8, 1995, auto accident on Bronson Street in Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Banc One Mortgage Corp. vs. Paul F. and Belinda L. Snyder, North Hillside Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $68,054.55 due on mortgage, 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.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Ronnie L. Prater, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $3,214.89 due on promissory note, plus possession of pickup and court costs.
Name Change
• Randy Paul Watkins seeks to change his name to Paul Isaiah Watkins.
Marriage Dissolutions
Stidams
Heidi R. and Charles E. Stidams, East CR 1050N, Cromwell. They were married Oct. 1, 1994, and separated Sept. 26, 1997. There are two minor children.
Denney
Geisla M. Denney, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Lenville T. Denney, Plymouth. They were married June 28, 1986, and separated in January 1997. There are two minor children.
Sparks
Carey L. and Derek T. Sparks, EMS T13 Lane, Leesburg. They were married June 26, 1993, and separated Oct. 17, 1997. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• James L. Walmer vs. Sandra Miller. Plaintiff awarded $128.80 by default, plus court costs.
• State of Indiana vs. Sally Akers and Christopher Wallace. Plaintiff awarded $1,280 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Troy M. Simonsen, Teachers Credit Union, First National Bank of Warsaw and Judith Marie Simonsen. Plaintiff awarded $63,219.19 from Troy Simonsen, plus interest; court costs; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Estate of William A. Marske vs. Todd R. Trapani and Kosciusko County Board of Commissioners. This case is dismissed against the Commissioners only. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Todd Trapani and Todd Trapani, as parent and next friend of Zack Trapani, vs. Kosciusko County Board of Commissioners. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Michael D. Gibson, personal representative of the estate of Mary Ruth Gibson, vs. Delbert J. Schlabach and Ideal Construction Co. of Northern Indiana Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Linda Louise and Harles Hughes. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $119 per week in child support. Oct. 10.
• Tracia S. and Troy A. Blackman. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $88 per week in child support. Oct. 10.
• Rebecca J. and Kenneth A. Wilson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $94 per week in child support. Oct. 14.
• Darrin L. and Niki Lyn Lincoln. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $189.50 per week in child support. Oct. 15.
• Rickard J. and Candace A. Johnson. Oct. 15.
• Beverly A. and Larry E. Harmon. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Oct. 16.
• Steven E. and Shelly A. Thomas. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $59 per week in child support. Oct. 17.
• Robert and Michele Hendrixson. Oct. 17.
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