Times-Union Court News 12-14-1999
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:
• Fabrizio Puga, 27, and Gisella Rooney, 27, both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
• Scott Howard Towns, 28, and Jennifer Lynn Prescott, 20, both of North Third Trail, North Webster.
• Brandon Scott Baker, 23, East College Avenue, North Manchester, and Jennifer Lea Sipe, 23, North Lincoln Park, Warsaw.
• Nathan Thomas King, 24, Bethesda, Md., and Gretchen Louise Hygema, 24, EMS W17 Lane, North Webster.
• Jaime David Winchester, 24, East Market Street, Warsaw, and Kristen Lynn Keilman, 23, East Oak Lane, Warsaw.
• Jeremy Daniel Makinson, 19, and Alisa Jo Northrup, 18, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Jason Robert Schlabach, 25, and Kari Jo Strieby, 24, both of West Valleyview Drive, Syracuse.
• Jeremy Micheal Stambaugh, 21, and Crista Elaine Lewis, 18, both of West CR 100N, Warsaw.
• Scott A. Coverstone, 37, and Dana K. Burke, 42, both of Ind. 13N, Leesburg.
• Donald E. Bentley, 47, and Cynthia A. Cordischi, 33, both of EMS T15 Lane, Leesburg.
• Charles D. Smith, 55, North Bay Drive, Warsaw, and Elizabeth A. Vanderlinden, 47, North Orchard Drive, Warsaw.
• Dustin Robert Cooper, 19, and Amanda Mignon Hatfield, 19, both of South Packerton Road, Warsaw.
• William Lee Guy, 19, EMS B70 Lane, Warsaw, and Jayme Leigh North, 20, Grandview Court, North Manchester.
• Anthony W. Griffith, 50, and Carol Andrews, 46, both of East Market Street, Warsaw.
• Michael R. Vanderford, 38, and Ann M. Betten, 30, both of Ind. 13, North Manchester.
• Christopher Michael Baker, 28, and Angela Renea Jones, 21, both of Ind. 13S, North Manchester.
• Nevada Schmucker, 30, Chestnut Avenue, Winona Lake, and Karen Sue Hochstetler, 26, West Randolph Street, Nappanee.
• Robert Wayne McManus Jr., 21, Indianapolis, and Melinda Karen Chandler, 19, U.S. 30E, Pierceton.
• Vincent C. Closson, 37, and Colleen A. Lampkin, 28, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• David A. Winship, 36, and Elaine A. Warren, 30, both of East CR 1050N, Cromwell.
• Brian Daniel Marshall, 29, and Nancy Nicole Hoy, 24, both of North CR 100E, Warsaw.
• Thomas W. Schoettmer, 35, and Vicki R. Ross, 31, both of West Coy Avenue, Silver Lake.
• Jaime Lopez Magallanes, 20, and Patricia Vallejo Carranco, 25, both of West Center Street, Warsaw.
• Clifford Daughtery, 18, and Mary Jolynn Landis, 19, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Brent Charles Baker, 26, North Goldilocks Lane, Cromwell, and Sylvia Renee Gingerich, 26, East Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Superior Auto Inc. vs. Shawn and Shawna Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Joe Hager, $789.54, and Tara Huff, $468.70.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ray James Skelton, $100.17; Earl Gene Ward, $190.02; Melissa R. and George Stidams, $1,195.20; Shelia Puckett, $966.11; Shelia Youngman Mosurak and Jack Mosurak, $284.95; and Jeffrey A. and Melanie Y. Nette, $1,505.71.
• Ace Hardware of Mentone vs. Neal Nussbaum. Plaintiff awarded $1,458.45.
• Woodrow Burchett vs. Ronald Spaulding. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Don's Appliance Repair vs. Harold Hammond. Plaintiff awarded $30.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Brenda K. Miller, $1,073.01, and Trampis Newsome, $1,235.99.
• McKenzie Check Advance vs. Shawna Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $303.
• William Dalton awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robert A. Cheek, $250, and Keith Scott, $504.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Peter O'Connell, $340.11; Samantha A. Adkins, $288.40; Russell Bailey, $518.84; Terry Beach, $401.37; William E. Beck, $165.09; and Christy Carpenter, $352.56.
• Prairie View Health Care vs. Donna Noe. Plaintiff awarded $1,340.62.
• Alexis Bartley and Tracy Trout vs. Michelle Bartley Rooney. Plaintiff awarded $35.
• North Central Indiana vs. Paul R. and Jenny R. Mullins. Plaintiff awarded $6,918.54.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. vs. Shawn Morton. Plaintiff awarded $88.30.
• L.C. Maynard vs. Bruce Secor. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Michael E. and Susan E. Stevens vs. Robert R. and Anna Landrum. Plaintiffs awarded $550.
• United Farm Family Insurance vs. Kenneth Breeding. Plaintiff awarded $390.28.
• Antony Garza vs. Joseph Gottschalk. Plaintiff awarded $274.
• Shelia and Steven D. Crowe vs. Tim F. Wilks. Plaintiffs awarded $769.71.
• Wihebrink Landscaping & Lawn vs. James Devenney. Plaintiff awarded $30.
• Terry W. Barton vs. Steve Farmer. Plaintiff awarded $270.
• Hide-Away Hills Mobile Home Court awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Everett Wehrly, $473.44, and Matthew G. McNiel, $667.64.
• Henry Smith vs. Chris and Stephanie Keim. Plaintiff awarded $986.42.
• Jeff Tutorow vs. Donna Belles Hurd and Gregory D. Zorn. Plaintiff awarded $390.
• Gary D. Hall vs. Erika Cornelius. Plaintiff awarded $2,865.
• L. Sue Stiver vs. Chad H. Hartman. Plaintiff awarded $1,200.
• Stichter Construction Inc. vs. Brian Leatherman. Plaintiff awarded $575.
• Meck's Whispering Pines Inc. vs. Carolyn Flores. Plaintiff awarded $580.
• North Central Co-Op vs. Packerton Land Co. Plaintiff awarded $729.74.
• Red Horse Bait & Sport Shop vs. Michael S. Reichert. Plaintiff awarded $136.39.
• Allen Collections Inc. vs. Joe C. Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $2,253.
• Warsaw Parks, LLC, vs. Todd R. Fulk. Plaintiff awarded $1,907.
• Jennifer Ibarra vs. Jeff Schultz. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• New Moves Health Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Christina Stanton, $1,945, and Norma Goble, $972.49.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Max Beer, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Ashley Collins, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Scott Leedy, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Daniel Zuniga, Warsaw.
Fined $49.50 in April, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Ronald Rodeffer, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $100 in November and license suspended six months was Roger Sexton, South Whitley.
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in October was Chanda L. Rodriguez, Pierceton.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in September and license suspended 90 days was Adora Harmon, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Possession Of Lead Shot - Fined $5 in November was Gene Ansell, Atwood.
Hunting With Gun Capable Of Holding More Than Three Shells - Fined $5 in October was Charles Baker, North Webster.
Possession Of Toxic Shot - Fined $5 in October was Jason Hall, Mentone.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in October was Greg Ramos, Winona Lake.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in September were John Piotrowski, Leesburg; Michael Thomas, Warsaw; Benny Fitzpatrick, Winona Lake; and George Newman, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Guillermo Ahualt, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in July was Maximiana Alvarado, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in July and license suspended 60 days was Ruben Alvarez, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in July was Ruben Cielo, Winona Lake,
Fined $50 in December 1998 was Kyle Mosher, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $100 in September was Kevin R. Clifton, Warsaw.
Fined $250 in September was Jerry Howard, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in July and ordered to pay a $275 domestic violence prevention fee was Renee Montez, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in May was Kevin Knisley, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in December 1998 was Kyle Mosher, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $100 in September was Kristy Waugh, Leesburg.
Possession Of Undersize Bass - Fined $1 in July and ordered to pay a $20 replacement fee to the Department of Natural Resources was Kevin Zickefoose, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in March, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and driving privileges suspended 180 days was Donald Brown, Leesburg.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $50 in December 1998 was Kyle Mosher, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $49.50 in September was William D. Brown, 28, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in November were Howard C. Stickler, 30, Silver Lake; Mark J. Boggs, 19, Leesburg; Allen E. Kuhn, 50, Warsaw; Maria S. Kuhn, 42, Etna Green; Serritha D. Frame, 21, Warsaw; Kevin M. Simone, 27, Claypool; Andrew R. Burkart, 17, Warsaw; and Douglas C. Lemler, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October were Joshua M. Freeman, 17, Warsaw; Steven K. Berlin, 17, Warsaw; Dennis L. Kauffman, 43, Syracuse; and Shane Semler, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in November were Taber R. Landwerlen, 18, Silver Lake; William S. Pietrzak, 43, Warsaw; Ragun D. Barboza, 18, Warsaw; Matthew C. Wilhite, 16, Pierceton; Michael P. Surso, 60, Syracuse; Ryan J. Lee, 16, Warsaw; Carl F. Kuhns, 23, Milford; J. Manuel Gutierrez, 49, Warsaw; Charles E. Freeman, 42, Warsaw; Dawn K. Schaefer, 21, Pierceton;
Also, Taber R. Landwerlen, 18, Silver Lake; Jeanne B. Weaver, 41, Syracuse; Hector A. Alvarado, 27, Pierceton; Mary E. Henderson, 21, North Manchester; Tammy R. Taylor, 40, Warsaw; Brokton D. Odiorne, 24, Syracuse; Kenneth A. McIntosh, 41, Leesburg; and Shannun R. Reed, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October were Curtis E. Meyer, 25, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in September were Sergio C. Rico, 28, Warsaw; Dominic D. Rager, 20, Winona Lake; and Amelia Castro, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August was Crystal Marrufo, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in November were Russell Reahard, 39, North Manchester; Michael B. Mare, 30, Syracuse; Jason D. Montelongo, 26, Rochester; Axa N. Troncoso, 33, Warsaw; and Roberta E. Shaw, 42, Milford.
Fined $7 in October were Tara A. Silveus, 42, Warsaw; Mary E. Woodcox, 66, Nappanee; Cathleen K. Krauter, 28, Syracuse; Melody E. Francis, 24, Warsaw; and Sherry M. Jeckert, 32, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in August was Logan A. Greene, 19, Tippecanoe.
Fined $7 in March was Aimee Rasler, Cromwell.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in November was Stephen P. Ellis, 52, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield To Emergency Vehicle - Fined $7 in November was Ruthanne Oswalt, 80, Leesburg.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in November were Brian A. Melk, 33, Warsaw; Angela D. Adams, 22, Pierceton; and Terry A. Walls, 47, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in October were Joshua D. Willis, 16, Warsaw; Zach D. Wade, 15, Warsaw; Aaron N. Kimbal, 17, Warsaw; Francis L. Meadows, 25, Winona Lake; and Renae D. Ginter, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Logan A. Greene, 19, Tippecanoe.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in November was Rene S. Smith, 46, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in October were Amanda J. Slone, 23, Claypool, and Jerry D. Howard, 37, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in September were Jeremy L. Isaacs, 25, Warsaw,and Catherine L. Poliquin, 27, Warsaw.
Violation Of Window Tint - Fined $7 in November was Alejandro M. Cielo, 40, Warsaw.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Road - Fined $7 in November was Phillip M. Boggs, 17, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in November was Christopher A. Williamson, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October were Lyle W. Hoffer, 41, Warsaw, and Chanda L. Rodriguez, 20, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in September was Catherine L. Poliquin, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Carol L. Infante, 23, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in November was Maria E. Cervantes, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Simeon A. Pina, 24, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in October were Jon R. Andrews, 45, Warsaw, and Richard D. Cain, 19, Pierceton.
Fined $100 in October was Nicky L. Blair, 20, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in September was Robin L. Kellermann, 38, Syracuse.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment (court costs only) in October against Virginia L. Boyle, 35, Claypool.
False Registration - Fined $7 in October was Nicky L. Blair, 20, Leesburg.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in October was Arnetta K. Miller, 40, Winona Lake.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in November were James M. Bloodworth, 35, Burket; Tracey E. Lardino, 36, Pierceton; Sylvia M. Lantz, 50, Warsaw; and Ronald A. Phillips, 37, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in October were Jeffery T. Short, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in September were Jeremy Flores, 18, Warsaw, and Kelly A. Jefferson, 34, Warsaw.
The following persons were found not guilty of charges:
Battery - (May) Paul Spencer, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield - (September) Travis A. Nichols, 16, Claypool.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Battery - (November) Willie Phillips, Warsaw; (July) Louvina Lucas, Mentone; Merle Yarnall, Warsaw; (April) Roger Long, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (October) Phillip Hoover, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (October) Sarah Cory, Syracuse; (September) Christopher Thompson, Warsaw; (June) Brian Bause, Warsaw.
Check Deception - (October) Donn Davidson, Cromwell (four counts); (July) Susan Bennett, Warsaw; (March) Donn Davidson, Cromwell; (February) Steven Bennett, Winona Lake; (December 1998) David Hazelwood, Mentone.
False Informing - (September) Jason Brown, North Manchester; (December 1998) Lisa Withers, Syracuse.
Driving Without A License - (September) Fernando Vega, Warsaw; (June) Simeon Aquine, Warsaw.
Criminal Conversion - (July) Les Miller, Claypool; (May) John Surface, Claypool.
Intimidation - (July) Merle Yarnall, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (June) Emily Powers, Leesburg.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (June) Emily Powers, 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 - (November) Andrew L. Anderson, 18, Leesburg; Donald J. Coplen, 17, Nappanee; Donna Brubaker, 50, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia vs. Patricia J. Workman, East Lakeview Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $949.82 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Affiliated Family Dentists, P.C., vs. Jennifer M. Holtz, Inwood Circle, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,620.74 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. William G. May, Clinic Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,215.80 due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Mitchell N. and Tina L. Griffin, Fort Wayne, $4,007.26, and Kenneth D. and Melissa K. Back, Knox, $6,532.61.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Ford H. Olinger, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,520.12 due on assigned account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Julia Howell, trustee of the June Howell Trust, vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks reversal of a Nov. 9 decision denying a request for an exception for a second story to be placed on a structure on North Southshore Drive, Syracuse.
• Norwest Bank/Minnesota, NA, vs. Jess L. Rush, East Snow White Drive, Cromwell, and Beneficial Mortgage Co. of Indiana, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $85,856.88 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• John D. Zolman, Meadowridge Drive, Warsaw, vs. Brandon S. and Teresa Campbell Lechleidner, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 8, 1997, auto accident in Kosciusko County.
• Carl A. Lauster vs. American Independent Network, Randy Moseley and Richard Halden, all of Haltom City, Texas, and Donald W. Shelton, Fort Worth, Texas. Plaintiff seeks (1) $10,000 for violation of the anti-fraud provisions of the Indiana Securities Act, plus interest, attorney fees court costs; (2) $40,000 for alleged conversion and deception, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs; and (3) $10,000 for breach of contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Modern Builders Supply, Toledo, Ohio, vs. Cochran Roofing and Edward Cochran, Sue Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,090 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Rex C. Lewallen, North CR 400E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,137.60 due on contract, plus interest and court cost.
• Roger A. Nelson vs. Ada F. Nelson, North Miami Lane, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks partition of real estate in Papakeechie Estates, plus attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Adkins
Randy and Dorothy Adkins, North Park-Schram Road, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 20, 1973, and separated Nov. 24, 1999. There is one minor child.
Brock
Kevin L. Brock, West Railroad Street, Etna Green, and Kathy S. Brock, East 19B Road, Tippecanoe. They were married Oct. 6, 1997, and separated Aug. 15, 1999. There is one minor child.
Long
Jerry P. Long, North Orchard Drive, Warsaw, and Frances J. Long, Meadow Lane, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 27, 1959, and separated Nov. 3, 1999. There are no minor children.
Mickley
Jason E. and Kendra Mickley, North Royanna Lane, Syracuse. They were married May 27, 1997, and separated Nov. 19, 1999. There is one minor child.
Swartz
Cheryl R. Swartz, Kosciusko County, and Thomas W. Swartz, Atwood. They were married March 9, 1963, and separated Nov. 5, 1999. 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
• First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. vs. Nathan J. Conley. Plaintiff awarded $65,006.44 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Victoria J. Hileman. Plaintiff awarded $8,517.38 by default, plus court costs.
• Westfield Acceptance Corp. vs. Shanna L. Burrous. Plaintiff awarded $905.20 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Kathy E. Kelly. Plaintiff awarded $1,032.91 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Dennis A. Lewallen. Plaintiff awarded $2,500, plus court costs. Lewallen ordered to immediately cease using real estate in Oswego as an automobile graveyard/junkyard, in violation of zoning ordinances, and to immediately remove any unlicensed motor vehicles and/or items classified as junk, from the real estate.
• Kova Ag Products Inc., doing business as Crop Fertility Specialists, vs. Ron Anglin. Plaintiff awarded $4,679.05, plus interest and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Mark A. Puckett and James Hall Jr. Puckett and Hall ordered to remove two mobile homes from real estate in Packerton and/or relocate them so they are in conformance with the improvement location permits. Defendants subject to penalties of $50 per day until compliance is made.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Leo D. and Lynn Kerber vs. Charles W. Lawrance, Jack N. Maule and Pier 13 Realty Inc.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Allstate Insurance Co. vs. April Owens and First National Bank of Warsaw. This case is dismissed as to National City Bank, formerly known as FNBW, only.
• Jacque and Steven DePlanty vs. Kari Demske.
• Christine R. Rogdon vs. Timothy L. Trueblood.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Matt S. Dausman.
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp. vs. Karl S. and Janet Barker and TMS Mortgage Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Allstate Insurance Co. vs. Steven Galloway.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. vs. Troy A. and Mary Ann Musick and Emergent Mortgage Corp., doing business as Homegold.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Lisa A. and Terry D. Justice. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $142 per week in child support. Nov. 30.
• Melissa and Kevin Williamson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $121 per week in child support. Nov. 30.
• Frances Lee and James B. Stambaugh. Dec. 3.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• John K. Brown and Jean M. Hoover vs. Dorothy and Galen Stull, West Sunset Drive, Bourbon, and Marjorie S. and Kenneth G. Dilling, EMS C24G1 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in the first addition to Osborn's Subdivision. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. David and Penny Norris, East Backwater Road, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $9,727.17 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA vs. Billy E. McNeely, East Columbia Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $7,258.04 due on charge account, plus court costs.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA vs. Rick D. and Jewell Craft, Ra-Mar Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $58,321 due on promissory note, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc. vs. Jason A. and Elizabeth Ann Krauser, North Sullivan Road, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $73,597.89 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• ONB Finance Co. Inc., formerly known as Consumer Acceptance Corp., vs. Ruben Espinoza, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $9,652.21 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Patrick O'Connell vs. Michael T. Warner, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,693.61 due on agreement and check returned for nonsufficient funds, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Delbert, Tilda, A.B. and Mary V. Stidams and Dallas D. and Louise V. Wakley, all of EMS W26 Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $15,583.10 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Greenpoint Credit Corp., formerly known as BankAmerica Housing Services Inc. vs. Arcadio Zuniga, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $27,599.55 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and possession of manufactured home.
• Marilyn Campbell vs. Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, South Bend. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for losses for breach of contract for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 31, 1995, auto accident with an underinsured motorist. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Bankamerica Housing Services, a division of Bank of America, FSB, vs. Barry L. Lamb and Brandie Heckaman, both of Elm Street, Leesburg; Heritage Acceptance Corp., Elkhart; Helvey & Associates, Warsaw; Professional Account Services, Terre Haute; and Check Protection System, LaPorte. Plaintiff seeks $87,265.10 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Bobby Ray Adams vs. Barbara A. Hyden, Pierceton, and Ruth E. Dolby, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate in Oak Grove Beach on Palestine Lake.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA vs. Jane E. Kinzer, South Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,596.85 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Walter G. and Jill M. Wallace vs. Louie and Nina Antevski, doing business as International Auto Sales, Valparaiso. Plaintiffs seek $1,460 each for breach of contract, and for alleged deceptive sales, plus actual damages, attorney fees, interest and court costs.
• Greenwood Trust Co./Discover Financial Services Inc., vs. James W. and Jane E. Kinzer, South Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,302.14 due on credit card account, plus interest, $1,535 in attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Francis
Bessie C. Francis, Wood Street, Warsaw, and Ulysses Francis, Warsaw. They were married April 14, 1963, and separated Nov. 18, 1999. There is one minor child.
Galvan/Pyle
Juan Galvan, Kosciusko County, and Sarah E. Pyle, Fort Wayne. They were married April 15, 1994, and separated Oct. 1, 1999. There are no minor children.
Hester
Helen Louise Hester, East Hitzler Street, Warsaw, and George G. Hester, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 2, 1990, and separated Nov. 22, 1999. There are no minor children.
Kyler
Sunshine E. Kyler, North High Street, Silver Lake, and Michael A. Kyler, West CR 500S, Mentone. They were married June 14, 1997, and separated Nov. 21, 1999. There are no minor children.
Lukens
Tammy L.and Scott L. Lukens, East Pierceton Road, Pierceton. They were married May 15, 1984, and separated Sept. 1, 1999. There are three minor children.
Mahan
Carla Mahan, North Royanna Lane, Syracuse, and Michael C.Mahan, Goshen. They were married March 3, 1979, and separated Oct. 26, 1999. There are two minor children.
Malagon/Sanchez
Elizabeth Malagon and Isidro Sanchez, Monroe Drive, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 3, 1992, and have not yet separated. There are two minor children.
Sommers
Nancy J. Sommers, Village Street, Pierceton, and Korby J. Sommers, East Elm Street, Pierceton. They were married April 16, 1994, and separated Sept. 28, 1999. There are two minor children.
Sutton
Jay Orin Sutton, East CR 800S, Claypool, and Kristie Jean Sutton, East CR 850S, Claypool. They were married Aug. 1, 1992, and separated Oct. 14, 1999. There is one minor child.
Walton
Rebecca Walton, Warsaw, and Michael L. Walton Jr., U.S. 30E, Pierceton. They were married Jan. 28, 1995, and separated Oct. 22, 1999. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Keybank/NA, formerly known as Society Bank, vs. Peggy G. Schaetzle and American General Finance. Plaintiff awarded $90,829.30 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Credit Base Asset Servicing and Securitization, LLC, vs. Arlen D. and Pamela J. Brenneman. Plaintiff awarded $95,998.38 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Warsaw Area Plan Commission vs. Bob Leiter. Leiter is directed to construct the drainage swales consistent with the conditions and commitments in the preliminary plat of Eisenhower Park. Plaintiff awarded $625 in attorney fees, plus court costs.
• National City Mortgage Co. vs. Vernon E. Jr. and Stacy A. Gallion. Plaintiff awarded $89,495.53 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Ameriquest Mortgage Co. vs. Ronald L. and Jamie L. Hile. Plaintiff awarded $78,118.92 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Connie Long. Plaintiff awarded $4,253.18 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. vs. Nestor O. Luching and Beneficial Indiana Inc. Plaintiff awarded $37,950.95 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. James and Irene Benson. Plaintiff awarded $6,215.25 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Name Change
• Ronald Bradley's request to change the name of his minor child from Travis Michael McDonald to Travis Michael Bradley is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Judy Stahl.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Bonnie J. Hendricks vs. Marion F. Beck. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Michael W. and Beth E. Cripe vs. Irvin L. Hartig, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and North Arkansas Wholesale Co. Inc.
• David Gregory vs. Mark Delinsky and Dairyland Insurance Co.
• Pamela L. and Terry Netzley vs. Michael A. Miller. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Ken and Mitzi Hardesty vs. Paramount Homes Inc.
• Fleet Witmeyer vs. Jeff Sinkovics, personal representative of the estate of Donny Richard Craw.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana Inc. vs. Daniel J. Mock.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Nancy A. (former name Engleman restored) and Jerry Willis. Nov. 23.
• Carol and Jon R. Andrews. Nov. 23.
• Kelly (former name Strang restored) and James R. Shepherd. Nov. 23.
• Peggy L. (former name Brubaker restored) and Mark A. Prater. Nov. 23.
• John P. and Karen D. Norman. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $198 per week in child support. Nov. 24.
• Collin J. and Bertha Leoda Mort. Nov. 30.
• Socorro Brito and Apolinar Acosta. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Nov. 30.
• Deborah Slone and Carlos R. Castro. Nov. 30.
• Amber and Bobby G. Baldridge Jr. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. Nov. 30.
• Jay D. Leeka and Betsy L. (former name McGlynn restored). Dec. 6.
• Edward L. and Floyce A. Altum. Dec. 7.
Other Action
• David E. Snodgress' request for a probationary driver's license is granted. [[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:
• Fabrizio Puga, 27, and Gisella Rooney, 27, both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
• Scott Howard Towns, 28, and Jennifer Lynn Prescott, 20, both of North Third Trail, North Webster.
• Brandon Scott Baker, 23, East College Avenue, North Manchester, and Jennifer Lea Sipe, 23, North Lincoln Park, Warsaw.
• Nathan Thomas King, 24, Bethesda, Md., and Gretchen Louise Hygema, 24, EMS W17 Lane, North Webster.
• Jaime David Winchester, 24, East Market Street, Warsaw, and Kristen Lynn Keilman, 23, East Oak Lane, Warsaw.
• Jeremy Daniel Makinson, 19, and Alisa Jo Northrup, 18, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Jason Robert Schlabach, 25, and Kari Jo Strieby, 24, both of West Valleyview Drive, Syracuse.
• Jeremy Micheal Stambaugh, 21, and Crista Elaine Lewis, 18, both of West CR 100N, Warsaw.
• Scott A. Coverstone, 37, and Dana K. Burke, 42, both of Ind. 13N, Leesburg.
• Donald E. Bentley, 47, and Cynthia A. Cordischi, 33, both of EMS T15 Lane, Leesburg.
• Charles D. Smith, 55, North Bay Drive, Warsaw, and Elizabeth A. Vanderlinden, 47, North Orchard Drive, Warsaw.
• Dustin Robert Cooper, 19, and Amanda Mignon Hatfield, 19, both of South Packerton Road, Warsaw.
• William Lee Guy, 19, EMS B70 Lane, Warsaw, and Jayme Leigh North, 20, Grandview Court, North Manchester.
• Anthony W. Griffith, 50, and Carol Andrews, 46, both of East Market Street, Warsaw.
• Michael R. Vanderford, 38, and Ann M. Betten, 30, both of Ind. 13, North Manchester.
• Christopher Michael Baker, 28, and Angela Renea Jones, 21, both of Ind. 13S, North Manchester.
• Nevada Schmucker, 30, Chestnut Avenue, Winona Lake, and Karen Sue Hochstetler, 26, West Randolph Street, Nappanee.
• Robert Wayne McManus Jr., 21, Indianapolis, and Melinda Karen Chandler, 19, U.S. 30E, Pierceton.
• Vincent C. Closson, 37, and Colleen A. Lampkin, 28, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• David A. Winship, 36, and Elaine A. Warren, 30, both of East CR 1050N, Cromwell.
• Brian Daniel Marshall, 29, and Nancy Nicole Hoy, 24, both of North CR 100E, Warsaw.
• Thomas W. Schoettmer, 35, and Vicki R. Ross, 31, both of West Coy Avenue, Silver Lake.
• Jaime Lopez Magallanes, 20, and Patricia Vallejo Carranco, 25, both of West Center Street, Warsaw.
• Clifford Daughtery, 18, and Mary Jolynn Landis, 19, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Brent Charles Baker, 26, North Goldilocks Lane, Cromwell, and Sylvia Renee Gingerich, 26, East Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Superior Auto Inc. vs. Shawn and Shawna Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Joe Hager, $789.54, and Tara Huff, $468.70.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ray James Skelton, $100.17; Earl Gene Ward, $190.02; Melissa R. and George Stidams, $1,195.20; Shelia Puckett, $966.11; Shelia Youngman Mosurak and Jack Mosurak, $284.95; and Jeffrey A. and Melanie Y. Nette, $1,505.71.
• Ace Hardware of Mentone vs. Neal Nussbaum. Plaintiff awarded $1,458.45.
• Woodrow Burchett vs. Ronald Spaulding. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Don's Appliance Repair vs. Harold Hammond. Plaintiff awarded $30.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Brenda K. Miller, $1,073.01, and Trampis Newsome, $1,235.99.
• McKenzie Check Advance vs. Shawna Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $303.
• William Dalton awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robert A. Cheek, $250, and Keith Scott, $504.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Peter O'Connell, $340.11; Samantha A. Adkins, $288.40; Russell Bailey, $518.84; Terry Beach, $401.37; William E. Beck, $165.09; and Christy Carpenter, $352.56.
• Prairie View Health Care vs. Donna Noe. Plaintiff awarded $1,340.62.
• Alexis Bartley and Tracy Trout vs. Michelle Bartley Rooney. Plaintiff awarded $35.
• North Central Indiana vs. Paul R. and Jenny R. Mullins. Plaintiff awarded $6,918.54.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. vs. Shawn Morton. Plaintiff awarded $88.30.
• L.C. Maynard vs. Bruce Secor. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Michael E. and Susan E. Stevens vs. Robert R. and Anna Landrum. Plaintiffs awarded $550.
• United Farm Family Insurance vs. Kenneth Breeding. Plaintiff awarded $390.28.
• Antony Garza vs. Joseph Gottschalk. Plaintiff awarded $274.
• Shelia and Steven D. Crowe vs. Tim F. Wilks. Plaintiffs awarded $769.71.
• Wihebrink Landscaping & Lawn vs. James Devenney. Plaintiff awarded $30.
• Terry W. Barton vs. Steve Farmer. Plaintiff awarded $270.
• Hide-Away Hills Mobile Home Court awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Everett Wehrly, $473.44, and Matthew G. McNiel, $667.64.
• Henry Smith vs. Chris and Stephanie Keim. Plaintiff awarded $986.42.
• Jeff Tutorow vs. Donna Belles Hurd and Gregory D. Zorn. Plaintiff awarded $390.
• Gary D. Hall vs. Erika Cornelius. Plaintiff awarded $2,865.
• L. Sue Stiver vs. Chad H. Hartman. Plaintiff awarded $1,200.
• Stichter Construction Inc. vs. Brian Leatherman. Plaintiff awarded $575.
• Meck's Whispering Pines Inc. vs. Carolyn Flores. Plaintiff awarded $580.
• North Central Co-Op vs. Packerton Land Co. Plaintiff awarded $729.74.
• Red Horse Bait & Sport Shop vs. Michael S. Reichert. Plaintiff awarded $136.39.
• Allen Collections Inc. vs. Joe C. Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $2,253.
• Warsaw Parks, LLC, vs. Todd R. Fulk. Plaintiff awarded $1,907.
• Jennifer Ibarra vs. Jeff Schultz. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• New Moves Health Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Christina Stanton, $1,945, and Norma Goble, $972.49.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Max Beer, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Ashley Collins, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Scott Leedy, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Daniel Zuniga, Warsaw.
Fined $49.50 in April, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Ronald Rodeffer, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $100 in November and license suspended six months was Roger Sexton, South Whitley.
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in October was Chanda L. Rodriguez, Pierceton.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in September and license suspended 90 days was Adora Harmon, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Possession Of Lead Shot - Fined $5 in November was Gene Ansell, Atwood.
Hunting With Gun Capable Of Holding More Than Three Shells - Fined $5 in October was Charles Baker, North Webster.
Possession Of Toxic Shot - Fined $5 in October was Jason Hall, Mentone.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in October was Greg Ramos, Winona Lake.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in September were John Piotrowski, Leesburg; Michael Thomas, Warsaw; Benny Fitzpatrick, Winona Lake; and George Newman, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Guillermo Ahualt, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in July was Maximiana Alvarado, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in July and license suspended 60 days was Ruben Alvarez, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in July was Ruben Cielo, Winona Lake,
Fined $50 in December 1998 was Kyle Mosher, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $100 in September was Kevin R. Clifton, Warsaw.
Fined $250 in September was Jerry Howard, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in July and ordered to pay a $275 domestic violence prevention fee was Renee Montez, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in May was Kevin Knisley, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in December 1998 was Kyle Mosher, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $100 in September was Kristy Waugh, Leesburg.
Possession Of Undersize Bass - Fined $1 in July and ordered to pay a $20 replacement fee to the Department of Natural Resources was Kevin Zickefoose, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in March, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and driving privileges suspended 180 days was Donald Brown, Leesburg.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $50 in December 1998 was Kyle Mosher, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $49.50 in September was William D. Brown, 28, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in November were Howard C. Stickler, 30, Silver Lake; Mark J. Boggs, 19, Leesburg; Allen E. Kuhn, 50, Warsaw; Maria S. Kuhn, 42, Etna Green; Serritha D. Frame, 21, Warsaw; Kevin M. Simone, 27, Claypool; Andrew R. Burkart, 17, Warsaw; and Douglas C. Lemler, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October were Joshua M. Freeman, 17, Warsaw; Steven K. Berlin, 17, Warsaw; Dennis L. Kauffman, 43, Syracuse; and Shane Semler, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in November were Taber R. Landwerlen, 18, Silver Lake; William S. Pietrzak, 43, Warsaw; Ragun D. Barboza, 18, Warsaw; Matthew C. Wilhite, 16, Pierceton; Michael P. Surso, 60, Syracuse; Ryan J. Lee, 16, Warsaw; Carl F. Kuhns, 23, Milford; J. Manuel Gutierrez, 49, Warsaw; Charles E. Freeman, 42, Warsaw; Dawn K. Schaefer, 21, Pierceton;
Also, Taber R. Landwerlen, 18, Silver Lake; Jeanne B. Weaver, 41, Syracuse; Hector A. Alvarado, 27, Pierceton; Mary E. Henderson, 21, North Manchester; Tammy R. Taylor, 40, Warsaw; Brokton D. Odiorne, 24, Syracuse; Kenneth A. McIntosh, 41, Leesburg; and Shannun R. Reed, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October were Curtis E. Meyer, 25, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in September were Sergio C. Rico, 28, Warsaw; Dominic D. Rager, 20, Winona Lake; and Amelia Castro, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August was Crystal Marrufo, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in November were Russell Reahard, 39, North Manchester; Michael B. Mare, 30, Syracuse; Jason D. Montelongo, 26, Rochester; Axa N. Troncoso, 33, Warsaw; and Roberta E. Shaw, 42, Milford.
Fined $7 in October were Tara A. Silveus, 42, Warsaw; Mary E. Woodcox, 66, Nappanee; Cathleen K. Krauter, 28, Syracuse; Melody E. Francis, 24, Warsaw; and Sherry M. Jeckert, 32, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in August was Logan A. Greene, 19, Tippecanoe.
Fined $7 in March was Aimee Rasler, Cromwell.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in November was Stephen P. Ellis, 52, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield To Emergency Vehicle - Fined $7 in November was Ruthanne Oswalt, 80, Leesburg.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in November were Brian A. Melk, 33, Warsaw; Angela D. Adams, 22, Pierceton; and Terry A. Walls, 47, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in October were Joshua D. Willis, 16, Warsaw; Zach D. Wade, 15, Warsaw; Aaron N. Kimbal, 17, Warsaw; Francis L. Meadows, 25, Winona Lake; and Renae D. Ginter, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Logan A. Greene, 19, Tippecanoe.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in November was Rene S. Smith, 46, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in October were Amanda J. Slone, 23, Claypool, and Jerry D. Howard, 37, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in September were Jeremy L. Isaacs, 25, Warsaw,and Catherine L. Poliquin, 27, Warsaw.
Violation Of Window Tint - Fined $7 in November was Alejandro M. Cielo, 40, Warsaw.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Road - Fined $7 in November was Phillip M. Boggs, 17, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in November was Christopher A. Williamson, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October were Lyle W. Hoffer, 41, Warsaw, and Chanda L. Rodriguez, 20, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in September was Catherine L. Poliquin, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Carol L. Infante, 23, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in November was Maria E. Cervantes, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Simeon A. Pina, 24, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in October were Jon R. Andrews, 45, Warsaw, and Richard D. Cain, 19, Pierceton.
Fined $100 in October was Nicky L. Blair, 20, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in September was Robin L. Kellermann, 38, Syracuse.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment (court costs only) in October against Virginia L. Boyle, 35, Claypool.
False Registration - Fined $7 in October was Nicky L. Blair, 20, Leesburg.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in October was Arnetta K. Miller, 40, Winona Lake.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in November were James M. Bloodworth, 35, Burket; Tracey E. Lardino, 36, Pierceton; Sylvia M. Lantz, 50, Warsaw; and Ronald A. Phillips, 37, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in October were Jeffery T. Short, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in September were Jeremy Flores, 18, Warsaw, and Kelly A. Jefferson, 34, Warsaw.
The following persons were found not guilty of charges:
Battery - (May) Paul Spencer, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield - (September) Travis A. Nichols, 16, Claypool.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Battery - (November) Willie Phillips, Warsaw; (July) Louvina Lucas, Mentone; Merle Yarnall, Warsaw; (April) Roger Long, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (October) Phillip Hoover, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (October) Sarah Cory, Syracuse; (September) Christopher Thompson, Warsaw; (June) Brian Bause, Warsaw.
Check Deception - (October) Donn Davidson, Cromwell (four counts); (July) Susan Bennett, Warsaw; (March) Donn Davidson, Cromwell; (February) Steven Bennett, Winona Lake; (December 1998) David Hazelwood, Mentone.
False Informing - (September) Jason Brown, North Manchester; (December 1998) Lisa Withers, Syracuse.
Driving Without A License - (September) Fernando Vega, Warsaw; (June) Simeon Aquine, Warsaw.
Criminal Conversion - (July) Les Miller, Claypool; (May) John Surface, Claypool.
Intimidation - (July) Merle Yarnall, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (June) Emily Powers, Leesburg.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (June) Emily Powers, 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 - (November) Andrew L. Anderson, 18, Leesburg; Donald J. Coplen, 17, Nappanee; Donna Brubaker, 50, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia vs. Patricia J. Workman, East Lakeview Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $949.82 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Affiliated Family Dentists, P.C., vs. Jennifer M. Holtz, Inwood Circle, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,620.74 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. William G. May, Clinic Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,215.80 due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Mitchell N. and Tina L. Griffin, Fort Wayne, $4,007.26, and Kenneth D. and Melissa K. Back, Knox, $6,532.61.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Ford H. Olinger, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,520.12 due on assigned account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Julia Howell, trustee of the June Howell Trust, vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks reversal of a Nov. 9 decision denying a request for an exception for a second story to be placed on a structure on North Southshore Drive, Syracuse.
• Norwest Bank/Minnesota, NA, vs. Jess L. Rush, East Snow White Drive, Cromwell, and Beneficial Mortgage Co. of Indiana, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $85,856.88 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• John D. Zolman, Meadowridge Drive, Warsaw, vs. Brandon S. and Teresa Campbell Lechleidner, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 8, 1997, auto accident in Kosciusko County.
• Carl A. Lauster vs. American Independent Network, Randy Moseley and Richard Halden, all of Haltom City, Texas, and Donald W. Shelton, Fort Worth, Texas. Plaintiff seeks (1) $10,000 for violation of the anti-fraud provisions of the Indiana Securities Act, plus interest, attorney fees court costs; (2) $40,000 for alleged conversion and deception, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs; and (3) $10,000 for breach of contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Modern Builders Supply, Toledo, Ohio, vs. Cochran Roofing and Edward Cochran, Sue Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,090 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Rex C. Lewallen, North CR 400E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,137.60 due on contract, plus interest and court cost.
• Roger A. Nelson vs. Ada F. Nelson, North Miami Lane, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks partition of real estate in Papakeechie Estates, plus attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Adkins
Randy and Dorothy Adkins, North Park-Schram Road, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 20, 1973, and separated Nov. 24, 1999. There is one minor child.
Brock
Kevin L. Brock, West Railroad Street, Etna Green, and Kathy S. Brock, East 19B Road, Tippecanoe. They were married Oct. 6, 1997, and separated Aug. 15, 1999. There is one minor child.
Long
Jerry P. Long, North Orchard Drive, Warsaw, and Frances J. Long, Meadow Lane, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 27, 1959, and separated Nov. 3, 1999. There are no minor children.
Mickley
Jason E. and Kendra Mickley, North Royanna Lane, Syracuse. They were married May 27, 1997, and separated Nov. 19, 1999. There is one minor child.
Swartz
Cheryl R. Swartz, Kosciusko County, and Thomas W. Swartz, Atwood. They were married March 9, 1963, and separated Nov. 5, 1999. 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
• First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. vs. Nathan J. Conley. Plaintiff awarded $65,006.44 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Victoria J. Hileman. Plaintiff awarded $8,517.38 by default, plus court costs.
• Westfield Acceptance Corp. vs. Shanna L. Burrous. Plaintiff awarded $905.20 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Kathy E. Kelly. Plaintiff awarded $1,032.91 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Dennis A. Lewallen. Plaintiff awarded $2,500, plus court costs. Lewallen ordered to immediately cease using real estate in Oswego as an automobile graveyard/junkyard, in violation of zoning ordinances, and to immediately remove any unlicensed motor vehicles and/or items classified as junk, from the real estate.
• Kova Ag Products Inc., doing business as Crop Fertility Specialists, vs. Ron Anglin. Plaintiff awarded $4,679.05, plus interest and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Mark A. Puckett and James Hall Jr. Puckett and Hall ordered to remove two mobile homes from real estate in Packerton and/or relocate them so they are in conformance with the improvement location permits. Defendants subject to penalties of $50 per day until compliance is made.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Leo D. and Lynn Kerber vs. Charles W. Lawrance, Jack N. Maule and Pier 13 Realty Inc.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Allstate Insurance Co. vs. April Owens and First National Bank of Warsaw. This case is dismissed as to National City Bank, formerly known as FNBW, only.
• Jacque and Steven DePlanty vs. Kari Demske.
• Christine R. Rogdon vs. Timothy L. Trueblood.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Matt S. Dausman.
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp. vs. Karl S. and Janet Barker and TMS Mortgage Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Allstate Insurance Co. vs. Steven Galloway.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. vs. Troy A. and Mary Ann Musick and Emergent Mortgage Corp., doing business as Homegold.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Lisa A. and Terry D. Justice. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $142 per week in child support. Nov. 30.
• Melissa and Kevin Williamson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $121 per week in child support. Nov. 30.
• Frances Lee and James B. Stambaugh. Dec. 3.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• John K. Brown and Jean M. Hoover vs. Dorothy and Galen Stull, West Sunset Drive, Bourbon, and Marjorie S. and Kenneth G. Dilling, EMS C24G1 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in the first addition to Osborn's Subdivision. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. David and Penny Norris, East Backwater Road, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $9,727.17 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA vs. Billy E. McNeely, East Columbia Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $7,258.04 due on charge account, plus court costs.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA vs. Rick D. and Jewell Craft, Ra-Mar Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $58,321 due on promissory note, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc. vs. Jason A. and Elizabeth Ann Krauser, North Sullivan Road, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $73,597.89 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• ONB Finance Co. Inc., formerly known as Consumer Acceptance Corp., vs. Ruben Espinoza, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $9,652.21 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Patrick O'Connell vs. Michael T. Warner, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,693.61 due on agreement and check returned for nonsufficient funds, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Delbert, Tilda, A.B. and Mary V. Stidams and Dallas D. and Louise V. Wakley, all of EMS W26 Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $15,583.10 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Greenpoint Credit Corp., formerly known as BankAmerica Housing Services Inc. vs. Arcadio Zuniga, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $27,599.55 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and possession of manufactured home.
• Marilyn Campbell vs. Farmers Insurance Group of Companies, South Bend. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for losses for breach of contract for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 31, 1995, auto accident with an underinsured motorist. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Bankamerica Housing Services, a division of Bank of America, FSB, vs. Barry L. Lamb and Brandie Heckaman, both of Elm Street, Leesburg; Heritage Acceptance Corp., Elkhart; Helvey & Associates, Warsaw; Professional Account Services, Terre Haute; and Check Protection System, LaPorte. Plaintiff seeks $87,265.10 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Bobby Ray Adams vs. Barbara A. Hyden, Pierceton, and Ruth E. Dolby, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate in Oak Grove Beach on Palestine Lake.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA vs. Jane E. Kinzer, South Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,596.85 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Walter G. and Jill M. Wallace vs. Louie and Nina Antevski, doing business as International Auto Sales, Valparaiso. Plaintiffs seek $1,460 each for breach of contract, and for alleged deceptive sales, plus actual damages, attorney fees, interest and court costs.
• Greenwood Trust Co./Discover Financial Services Inc., vs. James W. and Jane E. Kinzer, South Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,302.14 due on credit card account, plus interest, $1,535 in attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Francis
Bessie C. Francis, Wood Street, Warsaw, and Ulysses Francis, Warsaw. They were married April 14, 1963, and separated Nov. 18, 1999. There is one minor child.
Galvan/Pyle
Juan Galvan, Kosciusko County, and Sarah E. Pyle, Fort Wayne. They were married April 15, 1994, and separated Oct. 1, 1999. There are no minor children.
Hester
Helen Louise Hester, East Hitzler Street, Warsaw, and George G. Hester, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 2, 1990, and separated Nov. 22, 1999. There are no minor children.
Kyler
Sunshine E. Kyler, North High Street, Silver Lake, and Michael A. Kyler, West CR 500S, Mentone. They were married June 14, 1997, and separated Nov. 21, 1999. There are no minor children.
Lukens
Tammy L.and Scott L. Lukens, East Pierceton Road, Pierceton. They were married May 15, 1984, and separated Sept. 1, 1999. There are three minor children.
Mahan
Carla Mahan, North Royanna Lane, Syracuse, and Michael C.Mahan, Goshen. They were married March 3, 1979, and separated Oct. 26, 1999. There are two minor children.
Malagon/Sanchez
Elizabeth Malagon and Isidro Sanchez, Monroe Drive, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 3, 1992, and have not yet separated. There are two minor children.
Sommers
Nancy J. Sommers, Village Street, Pierceton, and Korby J. Sommers, East Elm Street, Pierceton. They were married April 16, 1994, and separated Sept. 28, 1999. There are two minor children.
Sutton
Jay Orin Sutton, East CR 800S, Claypool, and Kristie Jean Sutton, East CR 850S, Claypool. They were married Aug. 1, 1992, and separated Oct. 14, 1999. There is one minor child.
Walton
Rebecca Walton, Warsaw, and Michael L. Walton Jr., U.S. 30E, Pierceton. They were married Jan. 28, 1995, and separated Oct. 22, 1999. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Keybank/NA, formerly known as Society Bank, vs. Peggy G. Schaetzle and American General Finance. Plaintiff awarded $90,829.30 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Credit Base Asset Servicing and Securitization, LLC, vs. Arlen D. and Pamela J. Brenneman. Plaintiff awarded $95,998.38 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Warsaw Area Plan Commission vs. Bob Leiter. Leiter is directed to construct the drainage swales consistent with the conditions and commitments in the preliminary plat of Eisenhower Park. Plaintiff awarded $625 in attorney fees, plus court costs.
• National City Mortgage Co. vs. Vernon E. Jr. and Stacy A. Gallion. Plaintiff awarded $89,495.53 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Ameriquest Mortgage Co. vs. Ronald L. and Jamie L. Hile. Plaintiff awarded $78,118.92 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Connie Long. Plaintiff awarded $4,253.18 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. vs. Nestor O. Luching and Beneficial Indiana Inc. Plaintiff awarded $37,950.95 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. James and Irene Benson. Plaintiff awarded $6,215.25 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Name Change
• Ronald Bradley's request to change the name of his minor child from Travis Michael McDonald to Travis Michael Bradley is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Judy Stahl.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Bonnie J. Hendricks vs. Marion F. Beck. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Michael W. and Beth E. Cripe vs. Irvin L. Hartig, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. and North Arkansas Wholesale Co. Inc.
• David Gregory vs. Mark Delinsky and Dairyland Insurance Co.
• Pamela L. and Terry Netzley vs. Michael A. Miller. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Ken and Mitzi Hardesty vs. Paramount Homes Inc.
• Fleet Witmeyer vs. Jeff Sinkovics, personal representative of the estate of Donny Richard Craw.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana Inc. vs. Daniel J. Mock.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Nancy A. (former name Engleman restored) and Jerry Willis. Nov. 23.
• Carol and Jon R. Andrews. Nov. 23.
• Kelly (former name Strang restored) and James R. Shepherd. Nov. 23.
• Peggy L. (former name Brubaker restored) and Mark A. Prater. Nov. 23.
• John P. and Karen D. Norman. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $198 per week in child support. Nov. 24.
• Collin J. and Bertha Leoda Mort. Nov. 30.
• Socorro Brito and Apolinar Acosta. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Nov. 30.
• Deborah Slone and Carlos R. Castro. Nov. 30.
• Amber and Bobby G. Baldridge Jr. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. Nov. 30.
• Jay D. Leeka and Betsy L. (former name McGlynn restored). Dec. 6.
• Edward L. and Floyce A. Altum. Dec. 7.
Other Action
• David E. Snodgress' request for a probationary driver's license is granted. [[In-content Ad]]
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