Times-Union Court News 11-11-1997
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:
• Joe Freddie Salinas, 41, Sheridan Street, Warsaw, and Gumecinda Garza, 38, South Wood Street, Warsaw.
• John Robert Morehead Jr., 18, East CR 1100N, Milford, and Melinda Jo Sewell, 18, East Camp Mack Road, Milford.
• Donald Ray Burkholder, 42, and Deborah Darline Smith, 39, both of North Harrison, Syracuse.
• Michael Gene Gross, 23, Prairie Drive, Syracuse, and Heather Anne Rife, 19, East CR 1300N, Milford.
• Kenneth S. Oswald, 39, East Maple Grove, Syracuse, and Janie H. Leach, 37, Kimmell.
• Michael P. Miller, 33, and Teresa M. Caverley, 29, both of 14th Street, Winona Lake.
• Albert E. Parsons, 51, and Kathleen J. Shircliff, 48, both of North Third Place, Leesburg.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Keystone Concrete Inc. vs. Scott Ousley and Mid-Lakes Custom Concrete. Plaintiff awarded $1,449.10.
• Patricia Neibert vs. Travis McCleary. Plaintiff awarded $735.10.
• Burchard's Enterprises Inc. vs. Don Bechard. Plaintiff awarded $2,900.
• Aida Campos vs. Dan Amburgy. Plaintiff awarded $300.
• Warsaw Community Schools Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mark D. and Andrea L. Aguilar, $220.74; Jessie Akers, $226.01; Joseph and Susan Bannon, $237.74; Jimmie Bartley, $187.35; Charlie and Debbie Belcher, $177.25; Susan Bennett, $177.35; Robert A. and Linda Blair, $247.09; Marsha Blankenship, $278.85; Bruce G.and Ardith Bonham, $197.24; Sharon Borders, $267.70;
Also, Suzanne Bragg, $253.58; Greg and Deanna M. Bussard, $251.89; Adrian and Patricia Case, $212.15; William H. and Shirley A. Clark, $194.60; Kimberly Click, $187.35; Tim and Kathy Connors, $407.69; Jeffrey A. Cook, $187.75; Robbie C. and Lorraine Crabtree, $219; James and Angie Cress, $280.20; Scarlet Dimmock, $185.31;
Also, Janet L. Flannery, $220; Amy Fuller, $220.93; Hugh Fuller, $210.45; Barbara Gardonio, $231.21; William R. Sr. and Patricia Garman, $280.80; Rick and Phyllis Gibson, $313.13; Dorothy Greenfield, $190.35; Steve E. Heckaman, $191.12; Frank Hernandez, $221.22; Roger and Sherri Hill, $215.15; Robin Hobart $198.56; Barbara and Steve Holbrook, $192.50;
Also, Linda Hurd, $183.63; Connie Huse, $191.12; Mark and Linda Johnson, $212.15; Sally A. Kauffman, $197.94; Tamara Keplinger, $175.29; and Dennis M. Kinsey, $291.92.
• Donald Gerding vs. Wilma and Jody Craig. Plaintiff awarded $1,600.
• Ryan L. Niles vs. Doris J. Amstutz. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Maria I. Henderson vs. Johnson Nursery. Plaintiff awarded $163.20.
• Collier's Commercial Services vs. Jenny Miller. Plaintiff awarded $281.62.
• Doyle Gunter vs. Larry Konkle. Plaintiff awarded $749.75.
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.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in September, sentenced to six days in jail, given one year probation, ordered to perform four days of community service and license suspended 180 days was Joshua Dickerson, Warsaw.
Fined $49.50 in May, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Randy Lewallen, Syracuse.
The following person also paid $323.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Trenton Funderburke, Silver Lake.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Judgment (court costs only) in July against John Miller, North Webster.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Judgment (court costs only) in April against Sabrina Smith, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in March was Luis Conde, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in September were John Paseka, Warsaw, and Joel Blair, Etna Green.
Fined $50 in July and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Thomas Finlon, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July were Espino Pedraza, Nappanee, and Martin Tlahuel, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was Pablo DeLaCruz, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in April against Charles Boring, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $250 in August and given a 180-day jail sentence suspended for probation was James Lawson, Warsaw.
Fined $200 in July and given a one-year jail sentence suspended for probation was Stephen Sanchez, Warsaw.
Fined $125 in May and given a one-year jail sentence suspended for probation was William Sears, Winona Lake.
Fined $127 in April and given a 180-day jail sentence suspended for probation was Starr Elder, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in April and sentenced to six days in jail was Chad Young, Etna Green.
Fined $100 in April was Troy Byrer, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April and given a one-year jail sentence suspended for probation was Willie Phillips, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in April against Tori David, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $50 in February was Donald O'Neil, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $50 in November 1996 and license suspended 60 days was Mark Graham, North Webster.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $250 in April and given a 180-day suspended jail sentence was David Mills, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in March and ordered to pay a $200 eradication fee was Fredrick Miller, Mentone.
Criminal Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) in January against and sentenced to one year in jail was Kevin Bailin, also known as Kevin Bronson, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $50 in January and given a 180-day jail sentenced suspended for probation was Edgar Elam, Tippecanoe.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in December was Eddie Pruitt, Silver Lake.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in November 1996 was Mark Graham, North Webster.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in February was Shane A. Holloway, 26, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in October were William S. Saunders, 32, Syracuse, and Matthew J. Gard, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September was Dylan K. Phillips, 24, Burket.
Fined $27 in August was Dusti L. Lawton, 23, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in March was Roseta M. Belin, 36, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in October was Charles E. Crump, 46, Warsaw.
Fined $15 in March was Ronnie K. Kindig, 56, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October were William E. Musser, 54, Syracuse; Janie Diaz, 21, Warsaw; Kevin L. Hobbs, 32, Claypool; Robert W.Chalfant, 41, North Webster; Suzanne Hyden, 43, Mentone; Paul R. Roth, 36, Silver Lake; Laura L. Arnold, 33, Cromwell; Nathan R. Ousley, 17, Leesburg; Kandi A. Davis, 36, Bourbon; Rachael M. Evans, 19, Warsaw;
Also, Pamela A. Mackey, 49, Syracuse; Eric J. Kimes, 24, Warsaw; Jeremy R. Wagner, 22, Warsaw; and Ricardo V. Castillo, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September was Michael G. Gross, 23, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in August was Melanie A. Voght, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October were Jason B. Sawyer, 26, Syracuse; Amanda R. Dull, 18, Leesburg; Billie James Summers, 16, Warsaw; James R. Hite, 52, North Webster; and Mary J. Templin, 53, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in September was Julianne M. Conder, 42, Syracuse.
Brakes Out Of Adjustment - Fined $17 in October was Ernest C. Good, 38, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in October were Alejandro M. Gonzalez, 16, Warsaw; Timothy Gibson, 38, South Whitley; and Antonio B. Silvestre, 27, Warsaw.
Left Steer Tire - Fined $17 in October was Dennis A. Robinson, 40, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in October was Duane L. Wagoner, 47, Silver Lake.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in October were Rosalyn J. Jones, 54, Syracuse; Anton E. Napier, 17, Syracuse; and Gregory E. Newsome, 26, Syracuse.
False Registration - Fined $7 in October was Donald E. Kauffman, 31, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in October was Donald E. Kauffman, 31, Warsaw.
Improperly Passing School Bus - Fined $50 in September was Glenna Marshall, 23, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in September were Donald E. Kauffman, 31, Warsaw; Lisa M. Scott, 33, Claypool; and Angela L. Davis, 22, Milford.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in August was Brandon J. Bellamy, 18, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $7 in July was Tina Hernandez, 20, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in March was Nicole L. Arnott, 19, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in October was Darci B. Cumberland, 28, Warsaw.
Littering - Fined $50 in October was Scott S. Sponseller, 18, Akron.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in October were Leslie J. Dile, 71, Pierceton; Jennifer G. Shreve, 17, Syracuse; Samuel Davis, 22, Warsaw; Violet L. Blanton, 31, Nappanee; Morgan S. Rodey, 38, Warsaw; Christy A. Singrey, 36, Warsaw; Randy A. Ingle, 39, Warsaw; Gary T. Castle, 40, Syracuse; and Cecil W. Poe, 32, North Manchester.
Fined $20 in September were Raejean Wallace, 33, Akron; Sarah J. Wobruck, 16, Winona Lake; Nichole L. Scherer, 20, Syracuse; Sammy L. Prater, 29, Syracuse; and Kelly A. Timmons, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August was Tim L. Jarrell, 31, Pierceton.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving While Suspended - (September) Latasha Phillips, Winona Lake; (March) Fredrick Miller, Mentone.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (July) Joshua Dickerson, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (July) Martin Tlahuel, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (July) Arden Grow, Claypool.
Intimidation - (April) David Mills, Warsaw.
Battery - (March) Richard Buck, Warsaw.
Diversion
The following person has entered into a diversion agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Criminal Mischief - (June) Jason Miller, Warsaw.
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 - (October) Loren Hershberger, 39, Syracuse; Brian P. Kintich, 29, Larwill.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel Inc. vs. Darwin Shepherd, Monroe Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,101.44 due for breach of contract, plus court costs.
• William C. Cartwright vs. Indiana Heat Transfer Corp., Indianapolis, and Donald W. Mangun, Camp Mack Road, Milford, individually and in his capacity as employee of Indiana Heat Transfer Corp. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Sept. 6, 1995, auto accident at the intersection of Elkhart CRs 7 and 150, near Nappanee. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury. This case was moved on a change of venue from Allen County.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Sharon R. Stephens, North Parkway Drive, Syracuse, $1,681.79; Thomas L. Sawyer, East Circle Drive, Syracuse, $1,767.34; James Clemons, Walkerton, $1,412; Robert Avis, South Madison Street, Nappanee, $4,073; and Phillip Ankenbruck, Columbia City, $1,341.54.
• Americantrust Federal. Savings Bank vs. Rhonda S. Brown Williamson, Tallahassee, Fla., and American General Finance Inc. Plaintiff seeks $84,432.89 due on promissory note, plus interest; court costs; costs incurred; attorney fees; and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Rinker Boat Co. Inc. vs. Safety Storage Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for breach of agreement, plus court costs. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Phil and Sue Bendorf vs. William D. Lemon, Fort Wayne. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for damage to realty resulting from a Feb. 10, 1996, auto accident on Ind. 14, Claypool. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
• Cassandra and Aaron Hancock vs. Umthun Trucking Inc. and Mark Banks, both of Elk Grove, Iowa. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage to resulting from a Feb. 12, 1997, auto accident in Kosciusko County. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolution
Younce
Joan B. Younce, South Jamestown Court, Warsaw, and E. Ray Younce, Ind. 15N, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 9, 1969, and separated July 1, 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
• Providian National Bank, formerly known as First Deposit National Credit Card Bank, vs. Phillip J. Shalley. Plaintiff awarded $1,890, plus interest, $1,890 in attorney fees and court costs.
• MMI Products Inc. vs. Allen Schritter, doing business as Discount Fence, also known as Schritter & Sons Inc. Plaintiff awarded $5,582.27, plus interest and court costs.
• KeyBank National Association vs. William E. Etling III. Plaintiff awarded $1,303.67 by default, plus interest, $325 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff, LLP, vs. Toni L. Sage. Plaintiff awarded $3,586.04, plus court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Ronald E. and Jackie L. Neeley, $5,615.20; Shawn L. and Dawn E. Morton, $3,162.47; Christopher and Shanan Cochran, $12,549.29; and Michael J. Hively, $6,018.24.
• North Central Cooperative Inc. vs. Pierceton R.V. & Trailer Sales. Plaintiff awarded $22,375.21, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• John Leonard and Cindy Lu Greenwood. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Father to pay $37 per week in child support. Oct. 30.
• Andrew and Paula Horn. Father awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Mother to pay $100 per week in child support. Oct. 31.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Curtis and Kelly Slone.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Candice W. and Ivan G. Snyder vs. Constance S. Marlatt, Faunn Street, Winona Lake,and American State Insurance Co. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 8, 1995, auto accident at the intersection of Old Road 30 and CR 450E in Kosciusko County. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Jason Blevins, South East Channel Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,560 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Mark Moore, Winamac. Plaintiff seeks $3,192 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Richard C. and Samantha Miotto, East Wawasee Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $42,936 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• David and Karen Hillary vs. John Fuller, East Wooster Road, Warsaw, and Dynamatrix Inc., Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 13, 1996, auto accident on U.S. 30, Kosciusko County. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Orcutt
Rex A. and Anita J. Orcutt, West CR 550N, Warsaw. They were married June 1, 1974, and separated Oct. 27, 1997. There are two minor children.
Bain
Milton F. Bain Jr., South CR 275E, Warsaw, and Tiffeny Ann Bain, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 4, 1995, and separated April 1, 1997. There are two minor children.
Buchanan/Wiersema
Jonathan Buchanan, Warsaw, and Sally Wiersema, U.S. 30E, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 1, 1996, and separated Sept. 13, 1997. There are no minor children.
Walters
Rachel and Harold Walters, Maple Street, Warsaw. They were married May 9, 1992, and separated Oct. 17, 1997. There is one minor child.
Hutchison
Candace Hutchison, Warsaw, and Scott Hutchison, Fenton, Mo. They were married June 5, 1997, and separated Oct. 1, 1997. There is one minor child.
Ortiz
Ruby Ortiz East North Street, Milford, and Arnol J. Ortiz, Milford. They were married Jan. 9, 1996, and separated June 7, 1997. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Richard and Iris Dickerhoff vs. William M. Wohead, individually and doing business as Mentone Agri-Center. Judgment granted in favor of defendant and against the Dickerhoffs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Co., as subrogee of John and Susan Schubert, and John and Susan Schubert vs. Christopher D. East and Bradley D. Smith. Plaintiffs awarded $31,068.78 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• KeyBank/NA, successor by merger to Society National Bank, formerly known as Society Bank/Indiana, formerly known as Trustcorp Bank/Goshen, vs. N. Hal Rogers, et al. Mortgaged property ordered sold to satisfy judgment of $47,524.69, plus interest and court costs.
• Scottsdale Insurance Co., as subrogee of Sami Brown, doing business as S&B Auto Sales, vs. Mark Busz and Brett Brown. Plaintiff awarded $16,754.70, plus court costs, from Busz, and nothing from Brown.
• First National Bank of Warsaw awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Owen Bret Smith, $2,145.51, and Rodney K. Waddle, $1,613.05, plus possession of truck.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Howard and Adam Ramsey and Amanda Brookins. Plaintiff awarded $5,920.83 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Traverse Mortgage Corp. vs. Joy E. Holle, deceased; Kim A. and Bart Holle; unknown heirs and legatees of the estate of Joy E.Holle; Amsouth Bank of Alabama; and Jane and John Doe, tenants in possession. Plaintiff awarded in rem judgment against property of $52,798.72, plus interest; court costs, costs incurred; and mortgage ordered foreclosed as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. vs. John E. and Maria E. Peterson, Beneficial Indiana Inc., American Sunspace Additions and Fidelity Investment. Plaintiff awarded $5,442.13 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• KeyBank USA/NA vs. Gary L. Taylor. Plaintiff awarded $8,949 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Ronnie L. Prater.
• Marthene and Gary Burnau vs. Steven and Christine Hathaway.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• City of Warsaw vs. C-Store Marketing Inc., an Indiana Corp.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Tina Faye (former name Griggs restored) and Thomas J. Foote. Oct. 27.
• Toni K. and John R. Kaiser. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $225 per week in child support. Oct. 27.
• Peggy and Jack Ridenour. Oct. 29.
• Janine (former name Hunter restored) and Daniel Edward Rife. Oct. 31.
• Scott J. and Amy L. Reed. Oct. 31.
• Lori B. (name change to Bolesky-Jones granted) and Bobby G. Jones. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $210 per week in child support. Nov. 5.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Joe Freddie Salinas, 41, Sheridan Street, Warsaw, and Gumecinda Garza, 38, South Wood Street, Warsaw.
• John Robert Morehead Jr., 18, East CR 1100N, Milford, and Melinda Jo Sewell, 18, East Camp Mack Road, Milford.
• Donald Ray Burkholder, 42, and Deborah Darline Smith, 39, both of North Harrison, Syracuse.
• Michael Gene Gross, 23, Prairie Drive, Syracuse, and Heather Anne Rife, 19, East CR 1300N, Milford.
• Kenneth S. Oswald, 39, East Maple Grove, Syracuse, and Janie H. Leach, 37, Kimmell.
• Michael P. Miller, 33, and Teresa M. Caverley, 29, both of 14th Street, Winona Lake.
• Albert E. Parsons, 51, and Kathleen J. Shircliff, 48, both of North Third Place, Leesburg.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Keystone Concrete Inc. vs. Scott Ousley and Mid-Lakes Custom Concrete. Plaintiff awarded $1,449.10.
• Patricia Neibert vs. Travis McCleary. Plaintiff awarded $735.10.
• Burchard's Enterprises Inc. vs. Don Bechard. Plaintiff awarded $2,900.
• Aida Campos vs. Dan Amburgy. Plaintiff awarded $300.
• Warsaw Community Schools Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mark D. and Andrea L. Aguilar, $220.74; Jessie Akers, $226.01; Joseph and Susan Bannon, $237.74; Jimmie Bartley, $187.35; Charlie and Debbie Belcher, $177.25; Susan Bennett, $177.35; Robert A. and Linda Blair, $247.09; Marsha Blankenship, $278.85; Bruce G.and Ardith Bonham, $197.24; Sharon Borders, $267.70;
Also, Suzanne Bragg, $253.58; Greg and Deanna M. Bussard, $251.89; Adrian and Patricia Case, $212.15; William H. and Shirley A. Clark, $194.60; Kimberly Click, $187.35; Tim and Kathy Connors, $407.69; Jeffrey A. Cook, $187.75; Robbie C. and Lorraine Crabtree, $219; James and Angie Cress, $280.20; Scarlet Dimmock, $185.31;
Also, Janet L. Flannery, $220; Amy Fuller, $220.93; Hugh Fuller, $210.45; Barbara Gardonio, $231.21; William R. Sr. and Patricia Garman, $280.80; Rick and Phyllis Gibson, $313.13; Dorothy Greenfield, $190.35; Steve E. Heckaman, $191.12; Frank Hernandez, $221.22; Roger and Sherri Hill, $215.15; Robin Hobart $198.56; Barbara and Steve Holbrook, $192.50;
Also, Linda Hurd, $183.63; Connie Huse, $191.12; Mark and Linda Johnson, $212.15; Sally A. Kauffman, $197.94; Tamara Keplinger, $175.29; and Dennis M. Kinsey, $291.92.
• Donald Gerding vs. Wilma and Jody Craig. Plaintiff awarded $1,600.
• Ryan L. Niles vs. Doris J. Amstutz. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Maria I. Henderson vs. Johnson Nursery. Plaintiff awarded $163.20.
• Collier's Commercial Services vs. Jenny Miller. Plaintiff awarded $281.62.
• Doyle Gunter vs. Larry Konkle. Plaintiff awarded $749.75.
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.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in September, sentenced to six days in jail, given one year probation, ordered to perform four days of community service and license suspended 180 days was Joshua Dickerson, Warsaw.
Fined $49.50 in May, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Randy Lewallen, Syracuse.
The following person also paid $323.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Trenton Funderburke, Silver Lake.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Judgment (court costs only) in July against John Miller, North Webster.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Judgment (court costs only) in April against Sabrina Smith, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in March was Luis Conde, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in September were John Paseka, Warsaw, and Joel Blair, Etna Green.
Fined $50 in July and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Thomas Finlon, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July were Espino Pedraza, Nappanee, and Martin Tlahuel, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was Pablo DeLaCruz, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in April against Charles Boring, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $250 in August and given a 180-day jail sentence suspended for probation was James Lawson, Warsaw.
Fined $200 in July and given a one-year jail sentence suspended for probation was Stephen Sanchez, Warsaw.
Fined $125 in May and given a one-year jail sentence suspended for probation was William Sears, Winona Lake.
Fined $127 in April and given a 180-day jail sentence suspended for probation was Starr Elder, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in April and sentenced to six days in jail was Chad Young, Etna Green.
Fined $100 in April was Troy Byrer, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April and given a one-year jail sentence suspended for probation was Willie Phillips, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in April against Tori David, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $50 in February was Donald O'Neil, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $50 in November 1996 and license suspended 60 days was Mark Graham, North Webster.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $250 in April and given a 180-day suspended jail sentence was David Mills, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in March and ordered to pay a $200 eradication fee was Fredrick Miller, Mentone.
Criminal Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) in January against and sentenced to one year in jail was Kevin Bailin, also known as Kevin Bronson, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $50 in January and given a 180-day jail sentenced suspended for probation was Edgar Elam, Tippecanoe.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in December was Eddie Pruitt, Silver Lake.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in November 1996 was Mark Graham, North Webster.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in February was Shane A. Holloway, 26, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in October were William S. Saunders, 32, Syracuse, and Matthew J. Gard, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September was Dylan K. Phillips, 24, Burket.
Fined $27 in August was Dusti L. Lawton, 23, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in March was Roseta M. Belin, 36, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in October was Charles E. Crump, 46, Warsaw.
Fined $15 in March was Ronnie K. Kindig, 56, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October were William E. Musser, 54, Syracuse; Janie Diaz, 21, Warsaw; Kevin L. Hobbs, 32, Claypool; Robert W.Chalfant, 41, North Webster; Suzanne Hyden, 43, Mentone; Paul R. Roth, 36, Silver Lake; Laura L. Arnold, 33, Cromwell; Nathan R. Ousley, 17, Leesburg; Kandi A. Davis, 36, Bourbon; Rachael M. Evans, 19, Warsaw;
Also, Pamela A. Mackey, 49, Syracuse; Eric J. Kimes, 24, Warsaw; Jeremy R. Wagner, 22, Warsaw; and Ricardo V. Castillo, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September was Michael G. Gross, 23, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in August was Melanie A. Voght, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October were Jason B. Sawyer, 26, Syracuse; Amanda R. Dull, 18, Leesburg; Billie James Summers, 16, Warsaw; James R. Hite, 52, North Webster; and Mary J. Templin, 53, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in September was Julianne M. Conder, 42, Syracuse.
Brakes Out Of Adjustment - Fined $17 in October was Ernest C. Good, 38, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in October were Alejandro M. Gonzalez, 16, Warsaw; Timothy Gibson, 38, South Whitley; and Antonio B. Silvestre, 27, Warsaw.
Left Steer Tire - Fined $17 in October was Dennis A. Robinson, 40, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in October was Duane L. Wagoner, 47, Silver Lake.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in October were Rosalyn J. Jones, 54, Syracuse; Anton E. Napier, 17, Syracuse; and Gregory E. Newsome, 26, Syracuse.
False Registration - Fined $7 in October was Donald E. Kauffman, 31, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in October was Donald E. Kauffman, 31, Warsaw.
Improperly Passing School Bus - Fined $50 in September was Glenna Marshall, 23, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in September were Donald E. Kauffman, 31, Warsaw; Lisa M. Scott, 33, Claypool; and Angela L. Davis, 22, Milford.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in August was Brandon J. Bellamy, 18, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $7 in July was Tina Hernandez, 20, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in March was Nicole L. Arnott, 19, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in October was Darci B. Cumberland, 28, Warsaw.
Littering - Fined $50 in October was Scott S. Sponseller, 18, Akron.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in October were Leslie J. Dile, 71, Pierceton; Jennifer G. Shreve, 17, Syracuse; Samuel Davis, 22, Warsaw; Violet L. Blanton, 31, Nappanee; Morgan S. Rodey, 38, Warsaw; Christy A. Singrey, 36, Warsaw; Randy A. Ingle, 39, Warsaw; Gary T. Castle, 40, Syracuse; and Cecil W. Poe, 32, North Manchester.
Fined $20 in September were Raejean Wallace, 33, Akron; Sarah J. Wobruck, 16, Winona Lake; Nichole L. Scherer, 20, Syracuse; Sammy L. Prater, 29, Syracuse; and Kelly A. Timmons, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August was Tim L. Jarrell, 31, Pierceton.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving While Suspended - (September) Latasha Phillips, Winona Lake; (March) Fredrick Miller, Mentone.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (July) Joshua Dickerson, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (July) Martin Tlahuel, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (July) Arden Grow, Claypool.
Intimidation - (April) David Mills, Warsaw.
Battery - (March) Richard Buck, Warsaw.
Diversion
The following person has entered into a diversion agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Criminal Mischief - (June) Jason Miller, Warsaw.
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 - (October) Loren Hershberger, 39, Syracuse; Brian P. Kintich, 29, Larwill.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel Inc. vs. Darwin Shepherd, Monroe Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,101.44 due for breach of contract, plus court costs.
• William C. Cartwright vs. Indiana Heat Transfer Corp., Indianapolis, and Donald W. Mangun, Camp Mack Road, Milford, individually and in his capacity as employee of Indiana Heat Transfer Corp. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Sept. 6, 1995, auto accident at the intersection of Elkhart CRs 7 and 150, near Nappanee. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury. This case was moved on a change of venue from Allen County.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Sharon R. Stephens, North Parkway Drive, Syracuse, $1,681.79; Thomas L. Sawyer, East Circle Drive, Syracuse, $1,767.34; James Clemons, Walkerton, $1,412; Robert Avis, South Madison Street, Nappanee, $4,073; and Phillip Ankenbruck, Columbia City, $1,341.54.
• Americantrust Federal. Savings Bank vs. Rhonda S. Brown Williamson, Tallahassee, Fla., and American General Finance Inc. Plaintiff seeks $84,432.89 due on promissory note, plus interest; court costs; costs incurred; attorney fees; and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Rinker Boat Co. Inc. vs. Safety Storage Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for breach of agreement, plus court costs. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Phil and Sue Bendorf vs. William D. Lemon, Fort Wayne. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for damage to realty resulting from a Feb. 10, 1996, auto accident on Ind. 14, Claypool. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
• Cassandra and Aaron Hancock vs. Umthun Trucking Inc. and Mark Banks, both of Elk Grove, Iowa. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage to resulting from a Feb. 12, 1997, auto accident in Kosciusko County. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolution
Younce
Joan B. Younce, South Jamestown Court, Warsaw, and E. Ray Younce, Ind. 15N, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 9, 1969, and separated July 1, 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
• Providian National Bank, formerly known as First Deposit National Credit Card Bank, vs. Phillip J. Shalley. Plaintiff awarded $1,890, plus interest, $1,890 in attorney fees and court costs.
• MMI Products Inc. vs. Allen Schritter, doing business as Discount Fence, also known as Schritter & Sons Inc. Plaintiff awarded $5,582.27, plus interest and court costs.
• KeyBank National Association vs. William E. Etling III. Plaintiff awarded $1,303.67 by default, plus interest, $325 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff, LLP, vs. Toni L. Sage. Plaintiff awarded $3,586.04, plus court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Ronald E. and Jackie L. Neeley, $5,615.20; Shawn L. and Dawn E. Morton, $3,162.47; Christopher and Shanan Cochran, $12,549.29; and Michael J. Hively, $6,018.24.
• North Central Cooperative Inc. vs. Pierceton R.V. & Trailer Sales. Plaintiff awarded $22,375.21, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• John Leonard and Cindy Lu Greenwood. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Father to pay $37 per week in child support. Oct. 30.
• Andrew and Paula Horn. Father awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Mother to pay $100 per week in child support. Oct. 31.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Curtis and Kelly Slone.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Candice W. and Ivan G. Snyder vs. Constance S. Marlatt, Faunn Street, Winona Lake,and American State Insurance Co. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 8, 1995, auto accident at the intersection of Old Road 30 and CR 450E in Kosciusko County. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Jason Blevins, South East Channel Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,560 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Mark Moore, Winamac. Plaintiff seeks $3,192 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Richard C. and Samantha Miotto, East Wawasee Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $42,936 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• David and Karen Hillary vs. John Fuller, East Wooster Road, Warsaw, and Dynamatrix Inc., Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 13, 1996, auto accident on U.S. 30, Kosciusko County. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Orcutt
Rex A. and Anita J. Orcutt, West CR 550N, Warsaw. They were married June 1, 1974, and separated Oct. 27, 1997. There are two minor children.
Bain
Milton F. Bain Jr., South CR 275E, Warsaw, and Tiffeny Ann Bain, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 4, 1995, and separated April 1, 1997. There are two minor children.
Buchanan/Wiersema
Jonathan Buchanan, Warsaw, and Sally Wiersema, U.S. 30E, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 1, 1996, and separated Sept. 13, 1997. There are no minor children.
Walters
Rachel and Harold Walters, Maple Street, Warsaw. They were married May 9, 1992, and separated Oct. 17, 1997. There is one minor child.
Hutchison
Candace Hutchison, Warsaw, and Scott Hutchison, Fenton, Mo. They were married June 5, 1997, and separated Oct. 1, 1997. There is one minor child.
Ortiz
Ruby Ortiz East North Street, Milford, and Arnol J. Ortiz, Milford. They were married Jan. 9, 1996, and separated June 7, 1997. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Richard and Iris Dickerhoff vs. William M. Wohead, individually and doing business as Mentone Agri-Center. Judgment granted in favor of defendant and against the Dickerhoffs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Co., as subrogee of John and Susan Schubert, and John and Susan Schubert vs. Christopher D. East and Bradley D. Smith. Plaintiffs awarded $31,068.78 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• KeyBank/NA, successor by merger to Society National Bank, formerly known as Society Bank/Indiana, formerly known as Trustcorp Bank/Goshen, vs. N. Hal Rogers, et al. Mortgaged property ordered sold to satisfy judgment of $47,524.69, plus interest and court costs.
• Scottsdale Insurance Co., as subrogee of Sami Brown, doing business as S&B Auto Sales, vs. Mark Busz and Brett Brown. Plaintiff awarded $16,754.70, plus court costs, from Busz, and nothing from Brown.
• First National Bank of Warsaw awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Owen Bret Smith, $2,145.51, and Rodney K. Waddle, $1,613.05, plus possession of truck.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Howard and Adam Ramsey and Amanda Brookins. Plaintiff awarded $5,920.83 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Traverse Mortgage Corp. vs. Joy E. Holle, deceased; Kim A. and Bart Holle; unknown heirs and legatees of the estate of Joy E.Holle; Amsouth Bank of Alabama; and Jane and John Doe, tenants in possession. Plaintiff awarded in rem judgment against property of $52,798.72, plus interest; court costs, costs incurred; and mortgage ordered foreclosed as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. vs. John E. and Maria E. Peterson, Beneficial Indiana Inc., American Sunspace Additions and Fidelity Investment. Plaintiff awarded $5,442.13 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• KeyBank USA/NA vs. Gary L. Taylor. Plaintiff awarded $8,949 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Ronnie L. Prater.
• Marthene and Gary Burnau vs. Steven and Christine Hathaway.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• City of Warsaw vs. C-Store Marketing Inc., an Indiana Corp.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Tina Faye (former name Griggs restored) and Thomas J. Foote. Oct. 27.
• Toni K. and John R. Kaiser. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $225 per week in child support. Oct. 27.
• Peggy and Jack Ridenour. Oct. 29.
• Janine (former name Hunter restored) and Daniel Edward Rife. Oct. 31.
• Scott J. and Amy L. Reed. Oct. 31.
• Lori B. (name change to Bolesky-Jones granted) and Bobby G. Jones. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $210 per week in child support. Nov. 5.
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