Times-Union Court News 12-10-1996
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:
• Justin Lane Lancaster, 22, Pierceton, and Holly Leigh Rose, 20, Ind. 13S, Pierceton.
• John B. Harris, 32, and Susan Michelle Jones, 24, both of Woodlawn Drive, Warsaw.
• Bart R. Murphy, 63, and Karen S. Thomas, 54, both of EMS T13B Lane, Leesburg.
• Lucas Todd School, 18, Brookview Avenue, Warsaw, and Joni DeLaFuente, 18, East First Street, Milford.
County Court
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko County Court, small claims division, with Judge James Jarrette presiding:
• Warsaw Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David and Sandra Adams, $197.65; Elvia Armour, $186.31; Sherry Ashby, $325.40; Marlene R. Bailey, $188.20; Steve and Susan Bennett, $180.30; Sandra Bornes, $188.91; Michael and Judy Brainard, $197.50; Mary Brantley, $273.25; Sue Cannon, $182.13; Linda Cape, $26.45;
Also, William D. and Jacqueline Clapp, $200.40; Sandra Coplen, $277.46; Kim and Cindi Cox, $192.25; James and Angie Cress, $212.25; Dennis and Kim Dotson, $273.62; Linda Dustin, $195.70; Ted W. and Carol Elliott, $401.32; Barry Garey, $287.90; Rick and Phyllis Gibson, $353.37; Lauri J. Gilbert, $194.90;
Also, Kimberly Heath, $190.40; Steven and Sue Heckaman, $229.46; Kevin and Sharon Herring, $260.28; Albert and Marcia J. Himes, $197.72; Garold and Sharon Holloway, $355.50; Anthony and Leigh Hopkins, $258.70; Fred and Deb Hummitch, $265.81; Joetta Ison, $238.65; James J. and Marsha Kellogg, $195.70; Ron Kindig, $185.75; and Robert and Anna Landrum, $272.40.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: John R. Amburgy, $162.31; Eddie M. and Patty A. Craft, $281.18; Corena Hansen, $243.07; Phillip A. Johnson, $216.27; and Michael Seitner, $420.14.
• Instant Copy vs. Marla M. Lara. Plaintiff awarded $187.85.
• John T. Wade vs. Cathy Sechrist. Plaintiff awarded $687.
• Dianne L. Plummer vs. Angela Ferm. Plaintiff awarded $475.
• Harley G. Robison vs. Mitchell Bumgardner. Plaintiff awarded $410.
County Court
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko County Court with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $323.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Steven Wolferman, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in October, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Russel Creamer, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Larry Robinson, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jesse Deaton, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in April, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended one year was Jerry Hyde, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in October and license suspended 90 days was Melissa Islas, Nappanee.
Fined $50 in January was Shane Burgess, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in September was Chanda Ramos, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in November and license suspended 60 days was Phillip Saldivar, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in November were: Alacia Fitch, Milford; Candy Borck, Warsaw; Scott Richey, Warsaw; and Gary Cole, North Webster.
Fined $50 in October was Timothy Davis, Warsaw (two counts).
Fined $50 in September was Gerardo Contreras, North Manchester.
Fined $50 in August were: Adam Hill, Pierceton; Horacio Jimenez, Winona Lake; and Timothy Davis, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in November was James Baker, Milford.
Fined $50 in August was Hector Mena, North Manchester.
Conversion - Fined $50 in October and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Vicki Stephen, Rochester.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $300 in July and sentenced to six days in jail was Jared Crump, Claypool.
Battery - Fined $100 in April was Troy Morrow, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in August was Christopher R. Reese, 24, Akron.
Fined $27 in November were: Jeremy D. Corson, 28, Syracuse; Karen E. Stewart, 53, Gregory J. Brazo, Warsaw; Claypool; James M. Demske, 51, Pierceton; Cynthia J. Schue, 42, Pierceton; Firman E. Wineland, 72, Winona Lake; Debra A. Wiseman, 39, Warsaw; Tony Q. Miller, 33, Warsaw; and Ruby J. Davis, 46, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in October was Brenda G. Byrd, 40, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in November were: Sylvia A. Richards, 52, Leesburg; Matthew W. Nichols, 23, Warsaw; David W. Arnott, 43, Syracuse; Weston G. Phipps, 48, Nappanee; and Christie L. Ziebarth, 24, Claypool.
Fined $12 in October was Darrell E. Carn, 40, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in September was Gerald T. Gigowski, 24, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in March was John B. Treece, 31, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in November were Daniel L. Graff, 43, Syracuse, and Ruth M. Trinkley, 38, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in October were Jeffrey R. Elsinger, 40, Syracuse, and Troy D. Hoffman, 30, Akron.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in November was Richard E. Kellstrom, 29, Winona Lake.
Improperly Passing A School Bus - Fined $1 in November was Herbert J. Baldwin, 44, Etna Green.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in November was Douglas E. Shenefield, 41, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Flashing Red Signal - Fined $7 in November was Abraham J. Hepler, 19, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in November were William G. Baldridge, 28, Winona Lake, and Timothy M. Carter, 37, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield Right Of Way - Fined $7 in November was Nathan A. Leasure, 17, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in November was Krista K. Galloway, 17, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in October was Tanya L. Toth, 22, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in October was Lourdes Alonso, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Thomas G. Seaberg, 21, Warsaw.
Operating A Mo-Ped Without A Helmet - Fined $7 in September was Jacob S. Yeazel, 16, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in November were: Karon S. Felton, 34, Warsaw; Howard Smith, 79, Leesburg; Lorrie L. Cantrell, 29, Warsaw; Joseph E. Bencze, 40, Warsaw; Thomas W. Toedter, 51, Warsaw; Jim D. Slone, 30, Pierceton; Elaine K. Loser, 68, Leesburg; Jerome G. Kralis, 69, Warsaw; and Elaine K. O'Neill, 63, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in October was Patricia A. Creamer, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August was Joshua A. Tacket, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in July was Karri A. Bloom, 18, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Public Intoxication - (October) Larry Robin-son, Warsaw; (April) Jerry Hyde, Warsaw.
False Informing - (October) Timothy Davis, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (September) Gerardo Contreras, North Man-chester.
Conversion - (August) Paul Gibson, Clay-pool; (January) Jared A. Beer, Leesburg.
Possession Of Marijuana - (August) Jesse Deaton, Pierceton.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (July) Mary Droke, Claypool.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - (July) Bryan Finlinson, Syracuse.
Battery - (March) Walter Blackburn, Burket.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (March) Jared Young, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - (March) Tony Henderson, Mentone.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - (January) Jimmie Elliott, Warsaw.
Superior Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Rick A. and Jessica Wright, East CR 800S, Claypool, and Curtis Sr. and Ruth Ousley, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $16,802.67 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Harry J. and Gertrude Trojanowski vs. Catherine M. Craft, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for injuries and damages resulting from a Dec. 29, 1995, auto accident on Center Street at Lake Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Green Tree Acceptance Inc. vs. James L. and Pamela K. Pippenger, Inwood Circle, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $18,938.97 due on contract, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Richard D. Rager, East Main Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $7,664.68 due on promissory note, plus interest, possession of pickup and court costs.
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Monty Blanton, West Centennial, Nappanee, and Jan Tobias, East Walnut Street, Nappanee, $4,086.27, and Ty Senders, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse, $2,772.41.
Superior Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• Masland Carpets Inc. vs. Floors, Walls & Windows Inc. Plaintiff awarded $2,457.76, plus court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Service Inc. vs. Craig D. Howell. Plaintiff awarded $2,837 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Frederick P. Brouwer vs. Jim Baker. Plaintiff awarded $3,399.31 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. James Abner Crew. Plaintiff awarded $12,555.20 by default, plus interest; possession of mobile home, with sale to satisfy judgment; and court costs.
• Dr. Donald E. Lahrman, DDS, MSD, Inc. vs. Terry and Janet Ritenour. Plaintiff seeks $3,634.71 by default, plus interest.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Jacqualin K. Greuter. Plaintiff awarded $1,364.18 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sales Finance Inc. vs. Earl and Judith I. Ritchie. Plaintiff awarded $1,515.16 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. the following people: Gregory Henderson; Thomas A. Davis; and Kimberly Sue Hall.
• Farmers State Bank, Mentone, vs. Toni N. Hopper.
• North Central Cooperative Inc. vs. Benny England.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Calvin E. and Carolyn M. Wagner. Nov. 21.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Christine F. and Jack L. Cutler Sr.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• David Pearl vs. C&C Rustproofing Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts for breach of contract, plus court costs.
• Shiloh Steiner vs. Sellers Mfg. Inc. Plaintiff seeks an amount to compensate for Sellers terminating his medical insurance coverage and his employment following a June 1, 1996, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Kerlin Bus Sales & Leasing Inc. vs. Kerlin Motor Co. Inc. Plaintiff seeks an order declaring an existence of partnership between the parties from May 1988 through July 1996; that Kerlin Motor be directed to account for all transactions involving the partnership and the receipt and disbursement of partnership funds; and a determination of the amount of partnership profits to which Kerlin Bus is entitled, with judgment in that amount.
• Dianna J. and Jennifer Shoemaker vs. John Jerimiah Ward, South Blue Spruce Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for injuries and damages resulting from a Dec. 7, 1994, auto accident on U.S. 30, near Larwill. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Greenwood Trust Co., a Delaware bank institute, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest an court costs: James Cekala, EMS B36B1 Lane, Warsaw, $3,410.26, and Michael Stef-fen, Sandra Lane, Winona Lake, $2,556.27.
Marriage Dissolutions
VanNess
Jared Allen VanNess, Sand Castle Drive, Warsaw, and Terra Lynn VanNess, East CR 350N, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 3, 1994, and separated Oct. 12, 1996. There is one minor child.
Ashton
Tammy L. and Gregory L. Ashton, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 22, 1988, and separated Nov. 1, 1996. There are no minor children.
Baker
Michael Edward Baker, Goshen, and Linda Kay Baker, West Boston Street, Syracuse. They were married Nov. 25, 1975, and separated in August 1993. There is one minor child.
Stephens
Teresa and Robert Stephens, West CR 100N, Warsaw. They were married March 31, 1984, and separated Dec. 2, 1996. There is one minor child.
Nelson
Joseph R. and Lola A. Nelson, South Walnut Street, Etna Green. They were married in August 1974, and have not yet separated. There are no minor children.
Norris
Michael C. Norris, Liberty Mills, and Ronda I. Norris, West Myrtle Glenn Road, Silver Lake. They were married Sept. 8, 1995, and separated in March 1996. There are no minor children.
Rosbrugh
Gabrielle V. Rosbrugh, Auditorium Boulevard, Winona Lake, and Jerry L. Rosbrugh, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 17, 1996, and separated Dec. 4, 1996. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Daniel S. Vanderpool vs. Jimmy Elliott and Dennis Jamison. Plaintiff awarded $781.15, plus interest from Elliott, and nothing from Jamison.
• Transamerica Financial Services vs. Michael R. and Robin J. Brown. Plaintiff awarded $83,977.40 by default, plus interest, and treble judgment as a result of defendants' fraudulent conduct.
• Gladys I. Hinesley vs. James and Tanya Cretacci. Plaintiff awarded $2,150, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Marge T. Gabet vs. Redman Homes Inc., Meadow Acres Manufactured Housing Inc., Danny Keaffaber and Donald P. Huard.
• North Indiana Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church vs. Roger Bruce, et al. This case is dismissed against 38 of the 56 defendants. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Jo Ann Morrison vs. Kmart Corp. Store #9122.
• Herman Tool & Machine Inc. vs. Midwest Display Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Estate of Mathew Scott Devenney, by Paula Devenney, personal representative, and Paula and James Devenney, as parents of Mathew Scott Devenney, vs. Erik W. Reber.
• First National Bank of Warsaw, as trustee of the McDonald Trust, vs. Julie Ann Chubb Sheckler. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Laralee E. and Daniel Delko Bloem. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $65 per week in child support. Nov. 27.
• Davis S. and Lia L. Collins. Dec. 2.
• Linda L. and Herbert J. Herron. Dec. 4.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Daniel Patrick and Sandra E. Hann.
Other Action
• Leighton D. Calloway's request for a restricted driver's license is denied. [[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:
• Justin Lane Lancaster, 22, Pierceton, and Holly Leigh Rose, 20, Ind. 13S, Pierceton.
• John B. Harris, 32, and Susan Michelle Jones, 24, both of Woodlawn Drive, Warsaw.
• Bart R. Murphy, 63, and Karen S. Thomas, 54, both of EMS T13B Lane, Leesburg.
• Lucas Todd School, 18, Brookview Avenue, Warsaw, and Joni DeLaFuente, 18, East First Street, Milford.
County Court
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko County Court, small claims division, with Judge James Jarrette presiding:
• Warsaw Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David and Sandra Adams, $197.65; Elvia Armour, $186.31; Sherry Ashby, $325.40; Marlene R. Bailey, $188.20; Steve and Susan Bennett, $180.30; Sandra Bornes, $188.91; Michael and Judy Brainard, $197.50; Mary Brantley, $273.25; Sue Cannon, $182.13; Linda Cape, $26.45;
Also, William D. and Jacqueline Clapp, $200.40; Sandra Coplen, $277.46; Kim and Cindi Cox, $192.25; James and Angie Cress, $212.25; Dennis and Kim Dotson, $273.62; Linda Dustin, $195.70; Ted W. and Carol Elliott, $401.32; Barry Garey, $287.90; Rick and Phyllis Gibson, $353.37; Lauri J. Gilbert, $194.90;
Also, Kimberly Heath, $190.40; Steven and Sue Heckaman, $229.46; Kevin and Sharon Herring, $260.28; Albert and Marcia J. Himes, $197.72; Garold and Sharon Holloway, $355.50; Anthony and Leigh Hopkins, $258.70; Fred and Deb Hummitch, $265.81; Joetta Ison, $238.65; James J. and Marsha Kellogg, $195.70; Ron Kindig, $185.75; and Robert and Anna Landrum, $272.40.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: John R. Amburgy, $162.31; Eddie M. and Patty A. Craft, $281.18; Corena Hansen, $243.07; Phillip A. Johnson, $216.27; and Michael Seitner, $420.14.
• Instant Copy vs. Marla M. Lara. Plaintiff awarded $187.85.
• John T. Wade vs. Cathy Sechrist. Plaintiff awarded $687.
• Dianne L. Plummer vs. Angela Ferm. Plaintiff awarded $475.
• Harley G. Robison vs. Mitchell Bumgardner. Plaintiff awarded $410.
County Court
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko County Court with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $323.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Steven Wolferman, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in October, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Russel Creamer, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Larry Robinson, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jesse Deaton, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in April, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended one year was Jerry Hyde, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in October and license suspended 90 days was Melissa Islas, Nappanee.
Fined $50 in January was Shane Burgess, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in September was Chanda Ramos, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in November and license suspended 60 days was Phillip Saldivar, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in November were: Alacia Fitch, Milford; Candy Borck, Warsaw; Scott Richey, Warsaw; and Gary Cole, North Webster.
Fined $50 in October was Timothy Davis, Warsaw (two counts).
Fined $50 in September was Gerardo Contreras, North Manchester.
Fined $50 in August were: Adam Hill, Pierceton; Horacio Jimenez, Winona Lake; and Timothy Davis, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in November was James Baker, Milford.
Fined $50 in August was Hector Mena, North Manchester.
Conversion - Fined $50 in October and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Vicki Stephen, Rochester.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $300 in July and sentenced to six days in jail was Jared Crump, Claypool.
Battery - Fined $100 in April was Troy Morrow, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in August was Christopher R. Reese, 24, Akron.
Fined $27 in November were: Jeremy D. Corson, 28, Syracuse; Karen E. Stewart, 53, Gregory J. Brazo, Warsaw; Claypool; James M. Demske, 51, Pierceton; Cynthia J. Schue, 42, Pierceton; Firman E. Wineland, 72, Winona Lake; Debra A. Wiseman, 39, Warsaw; Tony Q. Miller, 33, Warsaw; and Ruby J. Davis, 46, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in October was Brenda G. Byrd, 40, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in November were: Sylvia A. Richards, 52, Leesburg; Matthew W. Nichols, 23, Warsaw; David W. Arnott, 43, Syracuse; Weston G. Phipps, 48, Nappanee; and Christie L. Ziebarth, 24, Claypool.
Fined $12 in October was Darrell E. Carn, 40, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in September was Gerald T. Gigowski, 24, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in March was John B. Treece, 31, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in November were Daniel L. Graff, 43, Syracuse, and Ruth M. Trinkley, 38, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in October were Jeffrey R. Elsinger, 40, Syracuse, and Troy D. Hoffman, 30, Akron.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in November was Richard E. Kellstrom, 29, Winona Lake.
Improperly Passing A School Bus - Fined $1 in November was Herbert J. Baldwin, 44, Etna Green.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in November was Douglas E. Shenefield, 41, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Flashing Red Signal - Fined $7 in November was Abraham J. Hepler, 19, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in November were William G. Baldridge, 28, Winona Lake, and Timothy M. Carter, 37, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield Right Of Way - Fined $7 in November was Nathan A. Leasure, 17, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in November was Krista K. Galloway, 17, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in October was Tanya L. Toth, 22, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in October was Lourdes Alonso, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Thomas G. Seaberg, 21, Warsaw.
Operating A Mo-Ped Without A Helmet - Fined $7 in September was Jacob S. Yeazel, 16, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in November were: Karon S. Felton, 34, Warsaw; Howard Smith, 79, Leesburg; Lorrie L. Cantrell, 29, Warsaw; Joseph E. Bencze, 40, Warsaw; Thomas W. Toedter, 51, Warsaw; Jim D. Slone, 30, Pierceton; Elaine K. Loser, 68, Leesburg; Jerome G. Kralis, 69, Warsaw; and Elaine K. O'Neill, 63, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in October was Patricia A. Creamer, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August was Joshua A. Tacket, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in July was Karri A. Bloom, 18, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Public Intoxication - (October) Larry Robin-son, Warsaw; (April) Jerry Hyde, Warsaw.
False Informing - (October) Timothy Davis, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (September) Gerardo Contreras, North Man-chester.
Conversion - (August) Paul Gibson, Clay-pool; (January) Jared A. Beer, Leesburg.
Possession Of Marijuana - (August) Jesse Deaton, Pierceton.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (July) Mary Droke, Claypool.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - (July) Bryan Finlinson, Syracuse.
Battery - (March) Walter Blackburn, Burket.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (March) Jared Young, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - (March) Tony Henderson, Mentone.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - (January) Jimmie Elliott, Warsaw.
Superior Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Rick A. and Jessica Wright, East CR 800S, Claypool, and Curtis Sr. and Ruth Ousley, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $16,802.67 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Harry J. and Gertrude Trojanowski vs. Catherine M. Craft, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for injuries and damages resulting from a Dec. 29, 1995, auto accident on Center Street at Lake Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Green Tree Acceptance Inc. vs. James L. and Pamela K. Pippenger, Inwood Circle, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $18,938.97 due on contract, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; costs incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Richard D. Rager, East Main Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $7,664.68 due on promissory note, plus interest, possession of pickup and court costs.
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Monty Blanton, West Centennial, Nappanee, and Jan Tobias, East Walnut Street, Nappanee, $4,086.27, and Ty Senders, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse, $2,772.41.
Superior Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• Masland Carpets Inc. vs. Floors, Walls & Windows Inc. Plaintiff awarded $2,457.76, plus court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Service Inc. vs. Craig D. Howell. Plaintiff awarded $2,837 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Frederick P. Brouwer vs. Jim Baker. Plaintiff awarded $3,399.31 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. James Abner Crew. Plaintiff awarded $12,555.20 by default, plus interest; possession of mobile home, with sale to satisfy judgment; and court costs.
• Dr. Donald E. Lahrman, DDS, MSD, Inc. vs. Terry and Janet Ritenour. Plaintiff seeks $3,634.71 by default, plus interest.
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Jacqualin K. Greuter. Plaintiff awarded $1,364.18 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sales Finance Inc. vs. Earl and Judith I. Ritchie. Plaintiff awarded $1,515.16 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. the following people: Gregory Henderson; Thomas A. Davis; and Kimberly Sue Hall.
• Farmers State Bank, Mentone, vs. Toni N. Hopper.
• North Central Cooperative Inc. vs. Benny England.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Calvin E. and Carolyn M. Wagner. Nov. 21.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Christine F. and Jack L. Cutler Sr.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• David Pearl vs. C&C Rustproofing Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts for breach of contract, plus court costs.
• Shiloh Steiner vs. Sellers Mfg. Inc. Plaintiff seeks an amount to compensate for Sellers terminating his medical insurance coverage and his employment following a June 1, 1996, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Kerlin Bus Sales & Leasing Inc. vs. Kerlin Motor Co. Inc. Plaintiff seeks an order declaring an existence of partnership between the parties from May 1988 through July 1996; that Kerlin Motor be directed to account for all transactions involving the partnership and the receipt and disbursement of partnership funds; and a determination of the amount of partnership profits to which Kerlin Bus is entitled, with judgment in that amount.
• Dianna J. and Jennifer Shoemaker vs. John Jerimiah Ward, South Blue Spruce Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for injuries and damages resulting from a Dec. 7, 1994, auto accident on U.S. 30, near Larwill. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Greenwood Trust Co., a Delaware bank institute, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest an court costs: James Cekala, EMS B36B1 Lane, Warsaw, $3,410.26, and Michael Stef-fen, Sandra Lane, Winona Lake, $2,556.27.
Marriage Dissolutions
VanNess
Jared Allen VanNess, Sand Castle Drive, Warsaw, and Terra Lynn VanNess, East CR 350N, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 3, 1994, and separated Oct. 12, 1996. There is one minor child.
Ashton
Tammy L. and Gregory L. Ashton, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 22, 1988, and separated Nov. 1, 1996. There are no minor children.
Baker
Michael Edward Baker, Goshen, and Linda Kay Baker, West Boston Street, Syracuse. They were married Nov. 25, 1975, and separated in August 1993. There is one minor child.
Stephens
Teresa and Robert Stephens, West CR 100N, Warsaw. They were married March 31, 1984, and separated Dec. 2, 1996. There is one minor child.
Nelson
Joseph R. and Lola A. Nelson, South Walnut Street, Etna Green. They were married in August 1974, and have not yet separated. There are no minor children.
Norris
Michael C. Norris, Liberty Mills, and Ronda I. Norris, West Myrtle Glenn Road, Silver Lake. They were married Sept. 8, 1995, and separated in March 1996. There are no minor children.
Rosbrugh
Gabrielle V. Rosbrugh, Auditorium Boulevard, Winona Lake, and Jerry L. Rosbrugh, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 17, 1996, and separated Dec. 4, 1996. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Daniel S. Vanderpool vs. Jimmy Elliott and Dennis Jamison. Plaintiff awarded $781.15, plus interest from Elliott, and nothing from Jamison.
• Transamerica Financial Services vs. Michael R. and Robin J. Brown. Plaintiff awarded $83,977.40 by default, plus interest, and treble judgment as a result of defendants' fraudulent conduct.
• Gladys I. Hinesley vs. James and Tanya Cretacci. Plaintiff awarded $2,150, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Marge T. Gabet vs. Redman Homes Inc., Meadow Acres Manufactured Housing Inc., Danny Keaffaber and Donald P. Huard.
• North Indiana Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church vs. Roger Bruce, et al. This case is dismissed against 38 of the 56 defendants. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Jo Ann Morrison vs. Kmart Corp. Store #9122.
• Herman Tool & Machine Inc. vs. Midwest Display Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Estate of Mathew Scott Devenney, by Paula Devenney, personal representative, and Paula and James Devenney, as parents of Mathew Scott Devenney, vs. Erik W. Reber.
• First National Bank of Warsaw, as trustee of the McDonald Trust, vs. Julie Ann Chubb Sheckler. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Laralee E. and Daniel Delko Bloem. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $65 per week in child support. Nov. 27.
• Davis S. and Lia L. Collins. Dec. 2.
• Linda L. and Herbert J. Herron. Dec. 4.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Daniel Patrick and Sandra E. Hann.
Other Action
• Leighton D. Calloway's request for a restricted driver's license is denied. [[In-content Ad]]
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