Times-Union Court News 11-25-1997
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Terry A. Howie, 51, Robson Road, Winona Lake, and Lynn S. Caraway, 48, Cherry Avenue, Winona Lake.
• Craig D. Felger, 46, EMS B40 Lane, Leesburg, and Linda S. Hine, 48, EMS C27C Lane, Warsaw.
• Amos M. Hale, 43, and Lydia S. Rogers, 45, both of East CR 500S, Warsaw.
• Kenny A. Ferguson, 46, and Cynthia A. Schroll, 45, both of Pixie Parkway, Cromwell.
• Jeffrey Alan Frazier, 27, and Teresa G. Beckstrom, 32, both of South Terrace Drive, Claypool.
• Scott E. Bradburn, 37, and Laura L. Miller, 36, both of East Bowser Road, Syracuse.
• Nathan Dean Schrock, 21, CR 50, Nappanee, and Melanie Ann Schmucker, West CR 1350N, Nappanee.
• Brant Alan Lambert, 27, and Tera Lee Bumgardner, 23, North Webster.
• Shawn Michael Dunnuck, 20, West Snyder Road, Warsaw, and Nicole Eilene Alderfer, 19, Ind. 19, Mentone.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Clara Gorman, $1,471.96; Kathy E. Santana, $2,402.08; Ronald W. Konkle, $1,246.45; Eva L. Ratcliff, $736.56; Carla Atchison, $2,393.22; Sally E. Devon, $1,548; Charles and Maria Lydia Mudd, $1,029.38; Tammy M. Dishman, $594.14; Tracy L. Stidams, $712.46; James M. and Nancy K. Schaff, $1,282.25;
Also, Albert and Kay B. Kern, 4366.98; Dennis and Debora Elkins, $874.08; Jamie and Jennifer Bulick, $1,487.99; Brad and Mona Lisa Niles, $1,890.86; Donna Konkle, $1,755.02; Lisa Morehead, $1,158.40; David and Sharon Poe, $1,031.61; Rick and Trisha Ousley, $504.89; Dawn Maes, $28.46; Felipe and Carolyn Flores, $2,443.93; Kathy L. White, $1,530.07; and Chad and Teresa J. Callahan, $1,818.77.
• Jerry E. Goff vs. Snug Harbor Trailers Inc. and Scott D. Welsh. Plaintiff awarded $1,763.88.
• Barbara L. Yoder vs. Strategic Telecom Systems Inc. Plaintiff awarded $200.
• Herman Ritenour vs. Bruce Kenworthy. Plaintiff awarded $88.
• Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Becky Morris, $100, and Ken and Vickie Herrick, $188.25.
• Allen Collections Inc. vs. Robert Baumgartner. Plaintiff awarded $354.39.
• Richard Dickerhoff vs. Scott Casey. Plaintiff awarded $32.38.
• Randy A. Hite vs. Jason Schmidt. Plaintiff awarded $1,910.
• McKenzie Check Advance of Indiana awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Sandra A. Miller, $204.50, and Chris Breidinger, $214.40.
• Stichter Construction Inc. vs. Douglas C. and Dawn Benham Darga. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• American General Finance Inc. vs. George D. and Taitiana Schue. Plaintiff awarded $1,828.45.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David C. Reed, $496; John R. and Diana Bradley, $398.50; and Linda L. Davis, $712.62.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: John Umbaugh, doing business as Doc Tomato Inc., $469.73, and Brandie J. Lamb, $516.38.
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 $250 in September, sentenced to 30 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Angela Reed, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $323.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $100 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Raymond Warran, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $123.50 in January and license suspended six months was Raymond Warran, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $24.50 in April and license suspended 180 days was Juliano Cooper, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Judgment (court costs only) in October against and ordered to perform two days of community service was Joshua Foreman, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in October was Patricia Hernandez, Milford.
Fined $50 in May and ordered to perform two days of community service was Karri Bloom, Warsaw.
Minor In A Tavern - Judgment (court costs only) in October against Joshua Foreman, Warsaw.
Harboring A Nonimmunized Dog - Judgment (court costs only) in July against Ritchie Hernandez, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in March, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Matt Thompson, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in November were Carol L. Church, 44, Warsaw; Justin D. Roman, 16, Larwill; Alvin L. Lewis, 40, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in October were Martin Rivera, 20, Cromwell; Connie Beer, 39, Milford; Harvey L. Hayes, 22, Warsaw; Lorraine P. Carson, 50, North Webster; Mary B. Denney, 35, Warsaw; Matthew L. Hochstetler, 19, Milford; Kimberly S. Bolles, 33, Syracuse; Arthur L. Langworthy, 43, Rochester; and Jessica R. Habegger, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August was Stephen E. Cartwright, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November was Stephanie L. Burish, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in October was Robin A. Babrink, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November were David M. Wannemacher, 26, Warsaw; Steven G. Davis, 25, Milford; Arthur C. Saldivar, 17, Pierceton; Larry J. Barnes, 23, Warsaw; Aaron N. Arnett, 20, Mentone; Samuel C. Strike, 21, North Manchester; Soniamar A. Denton, 45, Syracuse; Becky L. Ziegler, 24, Leesburg; Robyn C. Elliott, 17, Syracuse; Michael C. Mourfield, 26, Warsaw;
Also, Dorothy R. Warren, 30, Tippecanoe; Robert G. Grotz, 40, Syracuse; and Wade E. Logan, 52, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in October were Kimberly L. Joyce, 20, Milford; Catherine E. Longnecker, 19, Warsaw; Karen S. Call, 57, Syracuse; David A. Emmitt, 29, Syracuse; Connie J. Bachota, 42, Milford; Ruth A. Hara, 29, Winona Lake; Melinda C. Pennington, 19, Warsaw; Bartolo O. Samperio, 26, Warsaw; Ryan N. Wert, 17, Milford; Jesse G. Peterson, 17, Syracuse;
Also, Andrew K. Blocher, 23, North Manchester; and Sarah Yoher, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in November were Mark R. Lavigne, 18, Syracuse, and Jackie R. Harter, 51, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in October were Ryan D. Hattery, 21, Nappanee; Herbert L. Reuter, 49, Milford; Mark A. Ziegler, 26, Leesburg; Joshua J. Michael, 17, Milford; and Cesar O. Garcia, 17, Syracuse.
Vehicle Maintenance Violation - Fined $17 in November was Charlie R. Scherer, 39, Etna Green.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in November was John A. Whitehead, 27, Larwill.
False Registration - Fined $7 in November were Jimmy P. Goble, 18, Burket, and Wallace E. Jones, 79, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in October were Michael H. Lee, 44, Warsaw; Dale W. Snodgrass, 31, Warsaw; and Noble R. Bolen, 29, Claypool.
Fined $7 in August was Robert D. Ashby, 31, Silver Lake.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in November was Kevin C. Bell, 31, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in November was Julian V. Calzada, 36, Warsaw.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in October was Santos Salazar, 29, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in October were Kristine M. Hackleman, 47, Warsaw; Cinda L. Thacker, 20, Syracuse; and Kimberly A. McClelland, 29, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in October were Mary B. Denney, 35, Warsaw, and Shery D. Null, 21, Leesburg.
Failure To Stop For Train Signal - Fined $7 in October was Virginia D. Poort, 54, Warsaw.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in September was Jason J. Ritter, 17, Cromwell.
Operation Mo-Ped Without Helmet - Fined $7 in September was Jason J. Ritter, 17, Cromwell.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in March was David D. Poe, 43, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
No All-Terrain Vehicle Registration - Fined $7 in October was Jackie L. Bentley, 29, Warsaw.
Purchase Of Tobacco By A Minor - Fined $25 in September was Jason J. Ritter, 17, Cromwell.
Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in May was John R. Horn, 28, Leesburg.
The following person also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in February was Ashley A. Vervaet, 19, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in November were Lori A. Taylor, 34, Cromwell; Becky S. Mock, 51, Syracuse; Lisa R. Estepp, 32, Nappanee; Steven D. LeCount, 33, Warsaw; and Morgan M. Smith, 17, South Whitley.
Fined $20 in October were Shirley A. Slone, 29, Nappanee; Penny G. Angiano, 29, Pierceton; Jennifer C. Andritsch, 20, North Manchester; Janice S. Oest, 34, Leesburg; Kenneth L. Tener, 49, Nappanee; and Doug A. Page, 28, Leesburg.
Fined $20 in August was David L. Swick, 21, Winona Lake.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving Without A License - (October) Franciso Martinez, Warsaw.
Battery - (September) Michael Gulley, Warsaw; (March) Julie Tuggle, Claypool.
Driving While Intoxicated - (March) Ty Landwerlen, Silver Lake.
Criminal Conversion - (November 1996) Juliano Cooper, Leesburg.
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) Terry L. Golden, 40, Warsaw; (September) Jeffery D. Howey, 16, Milford; Amanda L. Sohl, 21, Milford; (June) Kyle J. Wurtzel, 17, Leesburg.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Julia D. and William T. Bellamy, South CR 300E, Claypool, $5,287, and Tim Warren, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, and Amanda Dean, North Thompson Road, Bourbon, $5,766.41.
• First Bankcard Center, a division of First National Bank of Omaha, vs. Calvin Lee Carr, Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,222.48 due on account, plus finance charges, attorney fees and court costs.
• Modern Finance Co. vs. Michael R. and Mary Jane Prater, Herscher Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,578.76 due on contract, plus interest, $800 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Providian National Bank, formerly known as First Deposit National Credit Card Bank, vs. Laurie Setser, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on credit card agreement, plus court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. David Donald Morgan, Cedar Road, Bourbon. Plaintiff seeks $9,866.72 due on assigned accounts, plus $3,200 in attorney fees, interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Adrian and Patricia Case, Warsaw, $5,479.32, and Marsha Blankenship, U.S. 30E, Warsaw, $3,755.09.
• TMS Mortgage Inc., doing business as The Money Store and The Bank of New York, vs. Farmer's Home Administration, William L. and Patsy L. Ford, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $41,180.29 due on mortgage, plus interest; costs incurred; $2,500 in attorney fees; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• James L. Walmer vs. Aimee Lynn Reid, East CR 100N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $580 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Paul A. Helman vs. Ronald Helman, North Washington Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an amount to compensate for damages, possession of equipment 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. Cindy A. Duncan. Plaintiff awarded $2,614.57 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Lisa Shuey. Plaintiff awarded $7,685.83 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Andrew L. Bevelhimer. Plaintiff awarded $6,069.91 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Francisca Moreno. Plaintiff awarded $3,657.39 by default, plus interest, $795 in 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. Plaintiff awarded $52,291.2 by default, plus interest, costs incurred court costs, foreclosure of security agreement and possession of manufactured home, with sale thereof to satisfy judgment.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Southside Towing and Wilford and Vicky Prater. Plaintiff awarded $41,822.95 by default, plus interest, court costs and possession of tow truck, with sale thereof to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• St. Anthony Medical Center Inc. vs. Kevin S. Swain.
• GE Capital Consumer Lending Inc. vs. David C. Ellis.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Larry Reiff vs. Zimmer Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for damage resulting from alleged defective manufacture of a steel plate and screw used in repair of a fractured femur, plus punitive damages and court costs. The case was moved on a change of venue from Elkhart County.
• Vicky M. and Frank Rose vs. Duane W. Kreier, Kenosha, Wis. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 1, 1997, auto accident near the intersection of U.S. 30 and Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Merry C. Huffer vs. Zimmer Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for actual, consequential and punitive damages resulting from alleged breach of contract by wrongful termination and alleged defamation. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Fred J.Meccia vs. Robert D. Blocher, Columbia Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 14, 1995, auto accident near the intersection of Center and Bronson streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Curtis and Dorothy Bingham vs. Stonecreek Homes Inc., Husky Trail, Warsaw, and Redman Homes Inc., Dallas, Texas. Plaintiffs seek $7,508 for breach of contract, plus court costs.
• Household Finance Corp. III vs. William E. Shepherd, West Market Street, Warsaw, and First National Bank of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $48,438.86 due on loan agreement, plus interest, attorney fees, court cost, and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Bankamerica Housing Services Inc. vs. Shane and Rebecca Keister, South Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) possession of manufactured home, damages, attorney fees and court costs, and (2) $16,534 due on contract, plus attorney fees and costs incurred.
• Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, ACA, vs. David Lee George, North CR 900W, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $43,525.18 due on promissory note, plus interest, $3,800 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Thomas and Deborah Womack, Westwood Road, Winona Lake, and Patrick and Patricia Ballinger, West Clearwater Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $29,546.19 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Patricia Ann Ilant, Ind. 15S, Silver Lake, vs. Angela LaMaster, South Main Street, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a July 3, 1997, auto accident on U.S. 31, near Kokomo. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Williams
Beth Ann Williams, Brookfield Circle South, Warsaw,and Miles Richard Williams, East Wesley Lane, North Webster. They were married June 4, 1993, and separated May 23, 1997. There are three minor children.
Wilson
Deborah Wilson, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Michael L. Wilson, address unknown. They were married Jan. 16, 1993, and separated May 15, 1997. There is one minor child.
Oaks
James D. Oaks, West CR 600S, Claypool, and Karen Oaks, Plymouth. They were married May 16, 1981, and separated June 25, 1997. There are no minor children.
Goodwin
Lewis P. Goodwin, North CR 600W, Leesburg, and Diana Goodwin, Robson Road, Winona Lake. They were married Dec. 17, 1993, and separated Oct. 28, 1997. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Jeffrey K. Pensinger) vs. Timothy E. Hockett. Plaintiff awarded $1,589.70 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend awarded the judgments noted, plus court costs, from the following people: Tara Sechrist, $18,540.02, and Richard and Mary King, $6,373.77.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Don Martin vs. Allstate Insurance Co. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Richard and Iris Dickerhoff vs. William M. Wohead, individually and doing business as Mentone Agri-Center.
• Douglas and Marilyn Brown, parents and natural guardians of Christopher Brown, vs. Donald and Trent Coy and Rebecca Kelly.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Billy and Betty Ousley.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Mark D. and Tena Walter. Nov. 7.
• Sandy and James H. Hurd. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Nov. 7.
• Rebecca Malurie (former name Smith restored) and Dannie Patrick. Nov. 12.
• Barbara S. (former name Horton restored) and Elliott D. Hurd. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $83 per week in child support. Nov. 12.
• Carl W. II and Susanne F. Jarrett. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. Nov. 12.
• Edward Lee Deweese and Sandra Kay Lee. Nov. 13.
• Michael L. and Lee Ann Parker. Father awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Mother ordered to pay $105 per week in child support. Nov. 13.
• Marcell and Daniel E. Netzley. Mother and father each awarded custody of one of the couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $90 per week in child support. Nov. 13.
• Nancy Lou and Walter McKee. Nov. 17.
• Mary L. (former name Prater restored) and Burl E. Crace. Nov. 19. [[In-content Ad]]
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Terry A. Howie, 51, Robson Road, Winona Lake, and Lynn S. Caraway, 48, Cherry Avenue, Winona Lake.
• Craig D. Felger, 46, EMS B40 Lane, Leesburg, and Linda S. Hine, 48, EMS C27C Lane, Warsaw.
• Amos M. Hale, 43, and Lydia S. Rogers, 45, both of East CR 500S, Warsaw.
• Kenny A. Ferguson, 46, and Cynthia A. Schroll, 45, both of Pixie Parkway, Cromwell.
• Jeffrey Alan Frazier, 27, and Teresa G. Beckstrom, 32, both of South Terrace Drive, Claypool.
• Scott E. Bradburn, 37, and Laura L. Miller, 36, both of East Bowser Road, Syracuse.
• Nathan Dean Schrock, 21, CR 50, Nappanee, and Melanie Ann Schmucker, West CR 1350N, Nappanee.
• Brant Alan Lambert, 27, and Tera Lee Bumgardner, 23, North Webster.
• Shawn Michael Dunnuck, 20, West Snyder Road, Warsaw, and Nicole Eilene Alderfer, 19, Ind. 19, Mentone.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Clara Gorman, $1,471.96; Kathy E. Santana, $2,402.08; Ronald W. Konkle, $1,246.45; Eva L. Ratcliff, $736.56; Carla Atchison, $2,393.22; Sally E. Devon, $1,548; Charles and Maria Lydia Mudd, $1,029.38; Tammy M. Dishman, $594.14; Tracy L. Stidams, $712.46; James M. and Nancy K. Schaff, $1,282.25;
Also, Albert and Kay B. Kern, 4366.98; Dennis and Debora Elkins, $874.08; Jamie and Jennifer Bulick, $1,487.99; Brad and Mona Lisa Niles, $1,890.86; Donna Konkle, $1,755.02; Lisa Morehead, $1,158.40; David and Sharon Poe, $1,031.61; Rick and Trisha Ousley, $504.89; Dawn Maes, $28.46; Felipe and Carolyn Flores, $2,443.93; Kathy L. White, $1,530.07; and Chad and Teresa J. Callahan, $1,818.77.
• Jerry E. Goff vs. Snug Harbor Trailers Inc. and Scott D. Welsh. Plaintiff awarded $1,763.88.
• Barbara L. Yoder vs. Strategic Telecom Systems Inc. Plaintiff awarded $200.
• Herman Ritenour vs. Bruce Kenworthy. Plaintiff awarded $88.
• Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Becky Morris, $100, and Ken and Vickie Herrick, $188.25.
• Allen Collections Inc. vs. Robert Baumgartner. Plaintiff awarded $354.39.
• Richard Dickerhoff vs. Scott Casey. Plaintiff awarded $32.38.
• Randy A. Hite vs. Jason Schmidt. Plaintiff awarded $1,910.
• McKenzie Check Advance of Indiana awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Sandra A. Miller, $204.50, and Chris Breidinger, $214.40.
• Stichter Construction Inc. vs. Douglas C. and Dawn Benham Darga. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• American General Finance Inc. vs. George D. and Taitiana Schue. Plaintiff awarded $1,828.45.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David C. Reed, $496; John R. and Diana Bradley, $398.50; and Linda L. Davis, $712.62.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: John Umbaugh, doing business as Doc Tomato Inc., $469.73, and Brandie J. Lamb, $516.38.
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 $250 in September, sentenced to 30 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Angela Reed, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $323.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $100 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Raymond Warran, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $123.50 in January and license suspended six months was Raymond Warran, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $24.50 in April and license suspended 180 days was Juliano Cooper, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Judgment (court costs only) in October against and ordered to perform two days of community service was Joshua Foreman, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in October was Patricia Hernandez, Milford.
Fined $50 in May and ordered to perform two days of community service was Karri Bloom, Warsaw.
Minor In A Tavern - Judgment (court costs only) in October against Joshua Foreman, Warsaw.
Harboring A Nonimmunized Dog - Judgment (court costs only) in July against Ritchie Hernandez, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in March, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Matt Thompson, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in November were Carol L. Church, 44, Warsaw; Justin D. Roman, 16, Larwill; Alvin L. Lewis, 40, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in October were Martin Rivera, 20, Cromwell; Connie Beer, 39, Milford; Harvey L. Hayes, 22, Warsaw; Lorraine P. Carson, 50, North Webster; Mary B. Denney, 35, Warsaw; Matthew L. Hochstetler, 19, Milford; Kimberly S. Bolles, 33, Syracuse; Arthur L. Langworthy, 43, Rochester; and Jessica R. Habegger, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August was Stephen E. Cartwright, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November was Stephanie L. Burish, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in October was Robin A. Babrink, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November were David M. Wannemacher, 26, Warsaw; Steven G. Davis, 25, Milford; Arthur C. Saldivar, 17, Pierceton; Larry J. Barnes, 23, Warsaw; Aaron N. Arnett, 20, Mentone; Samuel C. Strike, 21, North Manchester; Soniamar A. Denton, 45, Syracuse; Becky L. Ziegler, 24, Leesburg; Robyn C. Elliott, 17, Syracuse; Michael C. Mourfield, 26, Warsaw;
Also, Dorothy R. Warren, 30, Tippecanoe; Robert G. Grotz, 40, Syracuse; and Wade E. Logan, 52, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in October were Kimberly L. Joyce, 20, Milford; Catherine E. Longnecker, 19, Warsaw; Karen S. Call, 57, Syracuse; David A. Emmitt, 29, Syracuse; Connie J. Bachota, 42, Milford; Ruth A. Hara, 29, Winona Lake; Melinda C. Pennington, 19, Warsaw; Bartolo O. Samperio, 26, Warsaw; Ryan N. Wert, 17, Milford; Jesse G. Peterson, 17, Syracuse;
Also, Andrew K. Blocher, 23, North Manchester; and Sarah Yoher, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in November were Mark R. Lavigne, 18, Syracuse, and Jackie R. Harter, 51, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in October were Ryan D. Hattery, 21, Nappanee; Herbert L. Reuter, 49, Milford; Mark A. Ziegler, 26, Leesburg; Joshua J. Michael, 17, Milford; and Cesar O. Garcia, 17, Syracuse.
Vehicle Maintenance Violation - Fined $17 in November was Charlie R. Scherer, 39, Etna Green.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in November was John A. Whitehead, 27, Larwill.
False Registration - Fined $7 in November were Jimmy P. Goble, 18, Burket, and Wallace E. Jones, 79, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in October were Michael H. Lee, 44, Warsaw; Dale W. Snodgrass, 31, Warsaw; and Noble R. Bolen, 29, Claypool.
Fined $7 in August was Robert D. Ashby, 31, Silver Lake.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in November was Kevin C. Bell, 31, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in November was Julian V. Calzada, 36, Warsaw.
Allowing Unlawful Use Of Vehicle - Fined $50 in October was Santos Salazar, 29, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in October were Kristine M. Hackleman, 47, Warsaw; Cinda L. Thacker, 20, Syracuse; and Kimberly A. McClelland, 29, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in October were Mary B. Denney, 35, Warsaw, and Shery D. Null, 21, Leesburg.
Failure To Stop For Train Signal - Fined $7 in October was Virginia D. Poort, 54, Warsaw.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in September was Jason J. Ritter, 17, Cromwell.
Operation Mo-Ped Without Helmet - Fined $7 in September was Jason J. Ritter, 17, Cromwell.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in March was David D. Poe, 43, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
No All-Terrain Vehicle Registration - Fined $7 in October was Jackie L. Bentley, 29, Warsaw.
Purchase Of Tobacco By A Minor - Fined $25 in September was Jason J. Ritter, 17, Cromwell.
Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in May was John R. Horn, 28, Leesburg.
The following person also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in February was Ashley A. Vervaet, 19, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in November were Lori A. Taylor, 34, Cromwell; Becky S. Mock, 51, Syracuse; Lisa R. Estepp, 32, Nappanee; Steven D. LeCount, 33, Warsaw; and Morgan M. Smith, 17, South Whitley.
Fined $20 in October were Shirley A. Slone, 29, Nappanee; Penny G. Angiano, 29, Pierceton; Jennifer C. Andritsch, 20, North Manchester; Janice S. Oest, 34, Leesburg; Kenneth L. Tener, 49, Nappanee; and Doug A. Page, 28, Leesburg.
Fined $20 in August was David L. Swick, 21, Winona Lake.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving Without A License - (October) Franciso Martinez, Warsaw.
Battery - (September) Michael Gulley, Warsaw; (March) Julie Tuggle, Claypool.
Driving While Intoxicated - (March) Ty Landwerlen, Silver Lake.
Criminal Conversion - (November 1996) Juliano Cooper, Leesburg.
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) Terry L. Golden, 40, Warsaw; (September) Jeffery D. Howey, 16, Milford; Amanda L. Sohl, 21, Milford; (June) Kyle J. Wurtzel, 17, Leesburg.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Julia D. and William T. Bellamy, South CR 300E, Claypool, $5,287, and Tim Warren, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, and Amanda Dean, North Thompson Road, Bourbon, $5,766.41.
• First Bankcard Center, a division of First National Bank of Omaha, vs. Calvin Lee Carr, Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,222.48 due on account, plus finance charges, attorney fees and court costs.
• Modern Finance Co. vs. Michael R. and Mary Jane Prater, Herscher Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,578.76 due on contract, plus interest, $800 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Providian National Bank, formerly known as First Deposit National Credit Card Bank, vs. Laurie Setser, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on credit card agreement, plus court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. David Donald Morgan, Cedar Road, Bourbon. Plaintiff seeks $9,866.72 due on assigned accounts, plus $3,200 in attorney fees, interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Adrian and Patricia Case, Warsaw, $5,479.32, and Marsha Blankenship, U.S. 30E, Warsaw, $3,755.09.
• TMS Mortgage Inc., doing business as The Money Store and The Bank of New York, vs. Farmer's Home Administration, William L. and Patsy L. Ford, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $41,180.29 due on mortgage, plus interest; costs incurred; $2,500 in attorney fees; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• James L. Walmer vs. Aimee Lynn Reid, East CR 100N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $580 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Paul A. Helman vs. Ronald Helman, North Washington Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an amount to compensate for damages, possession of equipment 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. Cindy A. Duncan. Plaintiff awarded $2,614.57 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Lisa Shuey. Plaintiff awarded $7,685.83 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Andrew L. Bevelhimer. Plaintiff awarded $6,069.91 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Francisca Moreno. Plaintiff awarded $3,657.39 by default, plus interest, $795 in 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. Plaintiff awarded $52,291.2 by default, plus interest, costs incurred court costs, foreclosure of security agreement and possession of manufactured home, with sale thereof to satisfy judgment.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Southside Towing and Wilford and Vicky Prater. Plaintiff awarded $41,822.95 by default, plus interest, court costs and possession of tow truck, with sale thereof to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• St. Anthony Medical Center Inc. vs. Kevin S. Swain.
• GE Capital Consumer Lending Inc. vs. David C. Ellis.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Larry Reiff vs. Zimmer Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for damage resulting from alleged defective manufacture of a steel plate and screw used in repair of a fractured femur, plus punitive damages and court costs. The case was moved on a change of venue from Elkhart County.
• Vicky M. and Frank Rose vs. Duane W. Kreier, Kenosha, Wis. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 1, 1997, auto accident near the intersection of U.S. 30 and Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Merry C. Huffer vs. Zimmer Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for actual, consequential and punitive damages resulting from alleged breach of contract by wrongful termination and alleged defamation. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Fred J.Meccia vs. Robert D. Blocher, Columbia Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 14, 1995, auto accident near the intersection of Center and Bronson streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Curtis and Dorothy Bingham vs. Stonecreek Homes Inc., Husky Trail, Warsaw, and Redman Homes Inc., Dallas, Texas. Plaintiffs seek $7,508 for breach of contract, plus court costs.
• Household Finance Corp. III vs. William E. Shepherd, West Market Street, Warsaw, and First National Bank of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $48,438.86 due on loan agreement, plus interest, attorney fees, court cost, and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Bankamerica Housing Services Inc. vs. Shane and Rebecca Keister, South Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) possession of manufactured home, damages, attorney fees and court costs, and (2) $16,534 due on contract, plus attorney fees and costs incurred.
• Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, ACA, vs. David Lee George, North CR 900W, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $43,525.18 due on promissory note, plus interest, $3,800 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Thomas and Deborah Womack, Westwood Road, Winona Lake, and Patrick and Patricia Ballinger, West Clearwater Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $29,546.19 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Patricia Ann Ilant, Ind. 15S, Silver Lake, vs. Angela LaMaster, South Main Street, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a July 3, 1997, auto accident on U.S. 31, near Kokomo. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Williams
Beth Ann Williams, Brookfield Circle South, Warsaw,and Miles Richard Williams, East Wesley Lane, North Webster. They were married June 4, 1993, and separated May 23, 1997. There are three minor children.
Wilson
Deborah Wilson, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Michael L. Wilson, address unknown. They were married Jan. 16, 1993, and separated May 15, 1997. There is one minor child.
Oaks
James D. Oaks, West CR 600S, Claypool, and Karen Oaks, Plymouth. They were married May 16, 1981, and separated June 25, 1997. There are no minor children.
Goodwin
Lewis P. Goodwin, North CR 600W, Leesburg, and Diana Goodwin, Robson Road, Winona Lake. They were married Dec. 17, 1993, and separated Oct. 28, 1997. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Jeffrey K. Pensinger) vs. Timothy E. Hockett. Plaintiff awarded $1,589.70 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend awarded the judgments noted, plus court costs, from the following people: Tara Sechrist, $18,540.02, and Richard and Mary King, $6,373.77.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Don Martin vs. Allstate Insurance Co. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Richard and Iris Dickerhoff vs. William M. Wohead, individually and doing business as Mentone Agri-Center.
• Douglas and Marilyn Brown, parents and natural guardians of Christopher Brown, vs. Donald and Trent Coy and Rebecca Kelly.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Billy and Betty Ousley.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Mark D. and Tena Walter. Nov. 7.
• Sandy and James H. Hurd. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Nov. 7.
• Rebecca Malurie (former name Smith restored) and Dannie Patrick. Nov. 12.
• Barbara S. (former name Horton restored) and Elliott D. Hurd. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $83 per week in child support. Nov. 12.
• Carl W. II and Susanne F. Jarrett. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $50 per week in child support. Nov. 12.
• Edward Lee Deweese and Sandra Kay Lee. Nov. 13.
• Michael L. and Lee Ann Parker. Father awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Mother ordered to pay $105 per week in child support. Nov. 13.
• Marcell and Daniel E. Netzley. Mother and father each awarded custody of one of the couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $90 per week in child support. Nov. 13.
• Nancy Lou and Walter McKee. Nov. 17.
• Mary L. (former name Prater restored) and Burl E. Crace. Nov. 19. [[In-content Ad]]
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