Times-Union Court News 12-17-1996
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:
• David G. Arter, 44, and Kym Buhrmaster, 33, both of EMS R4B1 Lane, Pierceton.
• Francis J. Endicott, 80, EMS D18 Lane, Syracuse, and Anne Kathryn Smith, 78, Magnetawan, Ontario, Canada.
• Jackie D. Burchett, 48, Maye Street, Warsaw, and Annie J. Burchett, 45, Bitter-sweet Circle, Nappanee.
• Jeffrey Glenn Reese, 26, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and Jennifer Lynn Warner, 27, North Sycamore Street, North Manchester.
• Juan Patino, 38, and Guadalupe Rosales, 29, both of 15th Street, Winona Lake.
• Barry Lee Lamb, 23, and Brandie Jean Heckaman, 20, both of East CR 600N, North Webster.
• Charles David Hall, 32, West Prairie Street, Warsaw, and Tamela Rene Wellman, 26, East Wooster Road, Pierceton.
County Court
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko County Court, small claims division, with Judge James Jarrette presiding:
• Warsaw Medical Group awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David L. McCormick, $510, and Manuel Sil-vestre, $140.
• Hoosier Refrigeration Inc. vs. Ray Harroff, doing business as Stonehenge Golf Course. Plaintiff awarded $476.55.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Dennis Alderfer. Plaintiff awarded $1,300.64.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. vs. Jessie G. Ousley and Joseph Brooks. Plaintiff awarded $890.
• Deborah K. Frank vs. Henry L. Hart. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Richard and Teresa Dick vs. Mark Creightney. Plaintiff awarded $1,300.
• Matthew K. Kitson vs. William D. Clap. Plaintiff awarded $100.
• Main Street Hobby vs. Kurt Burner. Plaintiff awarded $597.35.
• William M. Dalton vs. Soila R. Carney. Plaintiff awarded $350.
• Lake City Bank vs. David Abel Jr. Plaintiff awarded $466.86.
• Martin Financial Management vs. Jeff Conder. Plaintiff awarded $473.08.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Annette Macklin, $200.57; Julie Manns, $184.90; Sheila McGillem, $185.75; Robby and Barbara Mink, $218.10; Shawn and Dawn Morton, $190.30; Alicia Mullins, $242.55; Nancy Nine, $207.50; Missy Oldaker, $338.39; Janet Ong, $207.50; Earman and Ivy Owens, $225.31;
Also, Donna Panula, $184.90; Rex L. and Wanda Parrett, $300.88; David and Tammi Prater, $318.45; Mary Jane Prater, $196.20; Bennie and Patricia Rose, $252.40; James Sellers, $181.25; Charles A. and Sheri Sen-ders, $469.57; Douglas and Matilda L. Sexton, $185.75; George and Cathy Shepherd, $184.02; Cindy L. Shoemaker, $272.40;
Also, Dennis and Juanita Shumaker, $170; Julie Sisk, $231.96; Lonnie Slone, $178.77; Wesley Smith, $182.26; Steve D. Stewart, $246.84; Mark and Carol Stidams, $333.66; Renee Tooley, $138.22; Daniel and Lola Vires, $199.68; Terrance and Nora Warren, $180.40; Jerry Wilkins, $250.65.
Also, Richard Williams, $184.26; Larry and Jeanett Wood, $365.55; Terry A. and Grace Woodling, $261.45; Rita Wrenn, $197.55; Rick and Becky Yoder, $176.89; and Monty and Sandy Zorn, $312.80.
• Ernie Saldavar vs. Steve and Janice Rutledge. Plaintiff awarded $600.
• Dannie Hurd vs. Melissa Tendziegloski. Plaintiff awarded $800.
• Harry J. Robinson vs. Reginald Williams. Plaintiff awarded $294.40.
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 $50 in July; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 48 days were suspended; and driving privileges suspended one year was Amy C. Haan, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 48 days will be suspended upon completion of alcohol treatment at Bowen Center; and driving privileges suspended one year was Stanley Gene Hall, 45, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in October was Cameron Minnick, 18, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - Fined $50 in August was Lucas G. Bradley, 16, Rochester.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $50 in April was Michael Stacy, 26, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
False Informing - Fined $150 in November was Kevin L. Zickefoose, 19, Warsaw.
Hunting With Motorized Conveyance - Fined $27 in October was Dale E. Fulk, 51, South Whitley.
Check Deception - Judgment (court costs only) in September and ordered to make restitution and pay the cost of her court-appointed attorney was Susan Fuller, Winona Lake (three counts).
Judgment (court costs only) in August and ordered to make restitution and pay the cost of her court-appointed attorney was Susan Fuller, Pierceton.
Judgment (court costs only) in September and ordered to make restitution and pay the cost of his court-appointed attorney was Chad C. Geiger, 18, Warsaw (two counts).
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $52 in August was Jeffery W. Myers, 20, Nappanee.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in December was Jerimy R. Horn, 18, Pierceton,
Fined $50 in November was Brian C. Stouder, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in July was Neil B. Myers, 20, Syracuse.
Public Intoxication - Fined $25 in July was Buck Slone, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was Michael Stacy, 26, Leesburg.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in March was John F. Shepherd, Milford.
Battery - Judgment (court costs only) in May; sentenced to 360 days in jail, of which 160 days were suspended; and ordered to pay the cost of his court-appointed attorney was Steven J. Lucas, 47, Mentone.
Fined $50 in March and given 180 days probation was Riley R. Gambsy, 31, Sidney.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to 20 days in jail and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Brant A. Lambert, 26, West Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
Trespassing - Judgment (court costs only) in May; sentenced to 365 days in jail, of which 215 days were suspended; and ordered to pay the cost of his court-appointed attorney was Thomas A. Sterling, 36, North Webster.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $100 in March was Jared A. Young, 19, Syracuse.
Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) against in December 1995 and sentenced to one year in jail was David B. Hunt, 34, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $200 and ordered to pay a $200 eradication fee, and license suspended 180 days was Shane E. Bradley, 21, Nappanee.
Fined $500 in January, ordered to pay a $200 eradication fee and the costs of his court-appointed attorney, and given a one-year suspended jail sentence was Scott A. Freeman, 25, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in December was Joshua D. Crawford, 16, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in November were: Scott M. Rob-inson, 24, Warsaw; Scott W. Holdworth, 35, Warsaw; Christel D. Strunk, 20, Warsaw; Jere-miah R. Bradley, 16, Milford; Donna L. Koser, 28, Warsaw; Karen L. Kauffman, 31, Warsaw; Benjamin D. Elliott, 19, Warsaw; and Lisa M. Newsome, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December were: Carlos C. Nunez, 21, Warsaw; Rhonda P. Hanft, 27, Warsaw; Ryan D. Reese, 18, Akron; Steve W. Sahagun, 42, Warsaw; and Dyle D. Martin, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November were: Teddy W. Elliott, 37, Leesburg; Carolyn M. Brown, 37, Warsaw; Michael L. McCauley, 48, Syracuse; Ray A. Gsell, 52, Winona Lake; Melissa S. Shepherd, 25, Warsaw; Timothy P. Kurtaneck, 34, Warsaw; James Marsillett, 40, Warsaw; and Blaine W. Goon, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October was William M. Hill, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September was Gregory D. Hiner, 19, North Webster.
Fined $12 in August was Harley N. Shell-hammer, 21, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in December was Theodore T. Penrod, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November were: Melissa M. Staton, 29, Syracuse; Gregory S. Farmer, 19, Leesburg; and William M. McKibben, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Neal E. King, 27, Nappanee.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in December was Walter L. Brandon, 59, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Jose L. Flores, 25, Milford.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in December and driving privileges suspended 90 days was Timothy E. Rottger, 22, Syra-cuse.
Fined $25 in November was Rhonda G. McCleary, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in September and driving privileges suspended 90 days was Michael C. Engle, 23, Leesburg.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in November was Thomas E. Rife, 44, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in November were: Candy L. Gray, 18, North Manchester; Pamela E. Gregory, 19, Syracuse; and Valerie L. Hamilton, 21, Silver Lake.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in Septem-ber was Milo W. Sheler, 80, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $63 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in October was Cassie D. Hart, 20, Nappanee.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December were Jeremy A. Lukens, 16, War-saw, and Kyra D. Borsa, 18, Etna Green.
Fined $20 in November were: Matthew D. Hurley, 19, Warsaw; Curt Lepper, 26, Syra-cuse; Jason R. Haines, 23, Warsaw; Eva J. Shaw, 37, Warsaw; Jon P. Beagle, 29, Milford; and Joshua H. Bays, 16, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving Having Never Received A License - (September) Javier Ramirez, 19, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - (July) Jeff L. Spitler, 35, Syracuse.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (November) Matthew J. Buehler, 18, War-saw; Roger E. Townsend, 19, Warsaw; Jaime M. Kindle, 18, Warsaw; (July) Amy C. Haan, 20, Warsaw; (March) Shane A. Bradley, 21, Nappanee (three counts).
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (July) Amy C. Haan, 20, Warsaw; (April) Michael Stacy, 26, Leesburg.
Check Deception - (November) Leslie Bays, Pierceton (four counts); (June) Gerald Gigow-ski, Winona Lake (two counts).
Possession Of Marijuana - (April) Mark D. Oswalt, 34, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (March) John F. Shepherd, 29, Milford.
Driving While Suspended - (March) Shane A. Bradley, 21, Warsaw; (January) Wade E. Starkey, 31, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (March) Shane A. Bradley, 21, Nappanee.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (February) Derek R. Bittinger, 24, Warsaw; (October 1995) Joseph E. Bencze, 19, Warsaw.
Failure To Ensure School Attendance - (February) Doug Bringar, North Webster; (October 1995) Jerry L. Bodkin, 45, Warsaw.
Battery - (April) Elmer W. Steele, 28, Syra-cuse; (March) Howard F. Newell, 37, Pierce-ton; (January) Raymond D. Martin, 44, War-saw.
Conversion - (November) Kristopher J. Bettinger, 18, Warsaw; (April) Jane D. Kintzel, 37, Winona Lake; (December 1995) Jared A. Beer, 24, Leesburg.
Superior Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• Bittersweet Bed & Breakfast and Wishing Well Gourmet Food Services vs. The Papers Inc., South Main Street, Milford. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for damages resulting from alleged misprinting of information in a visitors' guide published by The Papers. Plaintiffs also seek attorney fees and court costs. This case was moved on a change of venue from Elkhart Superior Court No. 5.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Kurt and Harold Gunkel, EMS B1A Lane, Lees-burg. Plaintiff seeks $2,752.58 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Willie Taylor vs. Thelma Craig. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damages resulting from a Dec. 6, 1994, auto accident on Ind. 15 in Silver Lake. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Superior Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• Lee Bentley vs. A-1 Harris & Sons Painting and Ronald Harris. Plaintiff awarded $5,223, plus interest and court costs.
• Augsburger's Plus vs. G. Wesley Stidams Sr. Plaintiff awarded $855.73 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Albert Sr. and Marcia Himes. Plaintiff awarded $6,961.77 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Randall G. Yeager Agency vs. Steven G. Hettler. Plaintiff awarded $3,038.50 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• William and Patricia Russell vs. Stanton Foreman. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Sandra and Greg Wireman vs. Mark K. Wood. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Kim Deann and William Lee Sheller. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $117 per week in child support. Dec. 4.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Marriage Dissolutions
Caudill
Rebecca Ann Caudill, Stonewall Court, Nappanee, and Jerry Wayne Caudill, Cold-water, Mich. They were married Dec. 1, 1995, and separated Nov. 7. 1996. There is one minor child.
Smith
Teri Jo Smith, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, and Monte William Smith, Winter Port, Maine. They were married Dec. 17 of a year not given and separated Nov. 13, 1996. There is one minor child.
Treece
John and Vicki S. Treece, West Boston Street, Syracuse. They were married June 15, 1996, and separated Sept. 2, 1996. There are no minor children.
Cutler
Shirley E. Cutler, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Joseph H. Cutler II, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. They were married May 29, 1993, 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
• Teachers Credit Union vs. Abel David Jr. Plaintiff awarded $10,072.48, plus court costs.
• Greenwood Trust Co., a Delaware bank institute, vs. Clifford Grubb. Plaintiff awarded $1,780.46 by default, plus court costs.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Robert D. White and Avco Financial Services of Indianapolis Inc. Plaintiff awarded $15,939.94 by default from White, plus court costs, interest and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Joel P. and Julie A. Bales vs. Michael Kolesiak, doing business as Kolesiak Custom Homes. Plaintiffs awarded $13,706.35 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Clarence W. DeTurk, as trustee, and his successors as trustee of the Clarence W. DeTurk revocable living trust dated Sept. 2, 1993, vs. Esther Taylor Wesley. Plaintiffs declared owner of real estate in question. Court costs taxed to Wesley.
• S. Twanette Morehead vs. Teja L. Hiers. Plaintiff awarded $17,272.21 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Fleet Mortgage Co. vs. Richard L. Gabbard, et al.
• Norwest Bank vs. Kenneth L. and Tamara J. Riley.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Corie L. and Randall F. Richardson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $91 per week in child support. Dec. 2.
• Vickie S. and Steven R. Wolfe. Dec. 4.
• Jason Lautzenheiser and Tanya (former name Locke restored). Dec. 5.
• Jennie Lynn and Daniel Owens. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $203 per week in child support. Dec. 5. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• David G. Arter, 44, and Kym Buhrmaster, 33, both of EMS R4B1 Lane, Pierceton.
• Francis J. Endicott, 80, EMS D18 Lane, Syracuse, and Anne Kathryn Smith, 78, Magnetawan, Ontario, Canada.
• Jackie D. Burchett, 48, Maye Street, Warsaw, and Annie J. Burchett, 45, Bitter-sweet Circle, Nappanee.
• Jeffrey Glenn Reese, 26, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and Jennifer Lynn Warner, 27, North Sycamore Street, North Manchester.
• Juan Patino, 38, and Guadalupe Rosales, 29, both of 15th Street, Winona Lake.
• Barry Lee Lamb, 23, and Brandie Jean Heckaman, 20, both of East CR 600N, North Webster.
• Charles David Hall, 32, West Prairie Street, Warsaw, and Tamela Rene Wellman, 26, East Wooster Road, Pierceton.
County Court
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko County Court, small claims division, with Judge James Jarrette presiding:
• Warsaw Medical Group awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David L. McCormick, $510, and Manuel Sil-vestre, $140.
• Hoosier Refrigeration Inc. vs. Ray Harroff, doing business as Stonehenge Golf Course. Plaintiff awarded $476.55.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Dennis Alderfer. Plaintiff awarded $1,300.64.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. vs. Jessie G. Ousley and Joseph Brooks. Plaintiff awarded $890.
• Deborah K. Frank vs. Henry L. Hart. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Richard and Teresa Dick vs. Mark Creightney. Plaintiff awarded $1,300.
• Matthew K. Kitson vs. William D. Clap. Plaintiff awarded $100.
• Main Street Hobby vs. Kurt Burner. Plaintiff awarded $597.35.
• William M. Dalton vs. Soila R. Carney. Plaintiff awarded $350.
• Lake City Bank vs. David Abel Jr. Plaintiff awarded $466.86.
• Martin Financial Management vs. Jeff Conder. Plaintiff awarded $473.08.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Annette Macklin, $200.57; Julie Manns, $184.90; Sheila McGillem, $185.75; Robby and Barbara Mink, $218.10; Shawn and Dawn Morton, $190.30; Alicia Mullins, $242.55; Nancy Nine, $207.50; Missy Oldaker, $338.39; Janet Ong, $207.50; Earman and Ivy Owens, $225.31;
Also, Donna Panula, $184.90; Rex L. and Wanda Parrett, $300.88; David and Tammi Prater, $318.45; Mary Jane Prater, $196.20; Bennie and Patricia Rose, $252.40; James Sellers, $181.25; Charles A. and Sheri Sen-ders, $469.57; Douglas and Matilda L. Sexton, $185.75; George and Cathy Shepherd, $184.02; Cindy L. Shoemaker, $272.40;
Also, Dennis and Juanita Shumaker, $170; Julie Sisk, $231.96; Lonnie Slone, $178.77; Wesley Smith, $182.26; Steve D. Stewart, $246.84; Mark and Carol Stidams, $333.66; Renee Tooley, $138.22; Daniel and Lola Vires, $199.68; Terrance and Nora Warren, $180.40; Jerry Wilkins, $250.65.
Also, Richard Williams, $184.26; Larry and Jeanett Wood, $365.55; Terry A. and Grace Woodling, $261.45; Rita Wrenn, $197.55; Rick and Becky Yoder, $176.89; and Monty and Sandy Zorn, $312.80.
• Ernie Saldavar vs. Steve and Janice Rutledge. Plaintiff awarded $600.
• Dannie Hurd vs. Melissa Tendziegloski. Plaintiff awarded $800.
• Harry J. Robinson vs. Reginald Williams. Plaintiff awarded $294.40.
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 $50 in July; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 48 days were suspended; and driving privileges suspended one year was Amy C. Haan, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 48 days will be suspended upon completion of alcohol treatment at Bowen Center; and driving privileges suspended one year was Stanley Gene Hall, 45, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in October was Cameron Minnick, 18, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - Fined $50 in August was Lucas G. Bradley, 16, Rochester.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $50 in April was Michael Stacy, 26, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $123 in court costs:
False Informing - Fined $150 in November was Kevin L. Zickefoose, 19, Warsaw.
Hunting With Motorized Conveyance - Fined $27 in October was Dale E. Fulk, 51, South Whitley.
Check Deception - Judgment (court costs only) in September and ordered to make restitution and pay the cost of her court-appointed attorney was Susan Fuller, Winona Lake (three counts).
Judgment (court costs only) in August and ordered to make restitution and pay the cost of her court-appointed attorney was Susan Fuller, Pierceton.
Judgment (court costs only) in September and ordered to make restitution and pay the cost of his court-appointed attorney was Chad C. Geiger, 18, Warsaw (two counts).
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $52 in August was Jeffery W. Myers, 20, Nappanee.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in December was Jerimy R. Horn, 18, Pierceton,
Fined $50 in November was Brian C. Stouder, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in July was Neil B. Myers, 20, Syracuse.
Public Intoxication - Fined $25 in July was Buck Slone, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was Michael Stacy, 26, Leesburg.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in March was John F. Shepherd, Milford.
Battery - Judgment (court costs only) in May; sentenced to 360 days in jail, of which 160 days were suspended; and ordered to pay the cost of his court-appointed attorney was Steven J. Lucas, 47, Mentone.
Fined $50 in March and given 180 days probation was Riley R. Gambsy, 31, Sidney.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to 20 days in jail and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Brant A. Lambert, 26, West Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
Trespassing - Judgment (court costs only) in May; sentenced to 365 days in jail, of which 215 days were suspended; and ordered to pay the cost of his court-appointed attorney was Thomas A. Sterling, 36, North Webster.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $100 in March was Jared A. Young, 19, Syracuse.
Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) against in December 1995 and sentenced to one year in jail was David B. Hunt, 34, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $200 and ordered to pay a $200 eradication fee, and license suspended 180 days was Shane E. Bradley, 21, Nappanee.
Fined $500 in January, ordered to pay a $200 eradication fee and the costs of his court-appointed attorney, and given a one-year suspended jail sentence was Scott A. Freeman, 25, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in December was Joshua D. Crawford, 16, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in November were: Scott M. Rob-inson, 24, Warsaw; Scott W. Holdworth, 35, Warsaw; Christel D. Strunk, 20, Warsaw; Jere-miah R. Bradley, 16, Milford; Donna L. Koser, 28, Warsaw; Karen L. Kauffman, 31, Warsaw; Benjamin D. Elliott, 19, Warsaw; and Lisa M. Newsome, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December were: Carlos C. Nunez, 21, Warsaw; Rhonda P. Hanft, 27, Warsaw; Ryan D. Reese, 18, Akron; Steve W. Sahagun, 42, Warsaw; and Dyle D. Martin, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November were: Teddy W. Elliott, 37, Leesburg; Carolyn M. Brown, 37, Warsaw; Michael L. McCauley, 48, Syracuse; Ray A. Gsell, 52, Winona Lake; Melissa S. Shepherd, 25, Warsaw; Timothy P. Kurtaneck, 34, Warsaw; James Marsillett, 40, Warsaw; and Blaine W. Goon, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October was William M. Hill, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September was Gregory D. Hiner, 19, North Webster.
Fined $12 in August was Harley N. Shell-hammer, 21, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in December was Theodore T. Penrod, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November were: Melissa M. Staton, 29, Syracuse; Gregory S. Farmer, 19, Leesburg; and William M. McKibben, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Neal E. King, 27, Nappanee.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in December was Walter L. Brandon, 59, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Jose L. Flores, 25, Milford.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in December and driving privileges suspended 90 days was Timothy E. Rottger, 22, Syra-cuse.
Fined $25 in November was Rhonda G. McCleary, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in September and driving privileges suspended 90 days was Michael C. Engle, 23, Leesburg.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in November was Thomas E. Rife, 44, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in November were: Candy L. Gray, 18, North Manchester; Pamela E. Gregory, 19, Syracuse; and Valerie L. Hamilton, 21, Silver Lake.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in Septem-ber was Milo W. Sheler, 80, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $63 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in October was Cassie D. Hart, 20, Nappanee.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December were Jeremy A. Lukens, 16, War-saw, and Kyra D. Borsa, 18, Etna Green.
Fined $20 in November were: Matthew D. Hurley, 19, Warsaw; Curt Lepper, 26, Syra-cuse; Jason R. Haines, 23, Warsaw; Eva J. Shaw, 37, Warsaw; Jon P. Beagle, 29, Milford; and Joshua H. Bays, 16, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving Having Never Received A License - (September) Javier Ramirez, 19, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - (July) Jeff L. Spitler, 35, Syracuse.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (November) Matthew J. Buehler, 18, War-saw; Roger E. Townsend, 19, Warsaw; Jaime M. Kindle, 18, Warsaw; (July) Amy C. Haan, 20, Warsaw; (March) Shane A. Bradley, 21, Nappanee (three counts).
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (July) Amy C. Haan, 20, Warsaw; (April) Michael Stacy, 26, Leesburg.
Check Deception - (November) Leslie Bays, Pierceton (four counts); (June) Gerald Gigow-ski, Winona Lake (two counts).
Possession Of Marijuana - (April) Mark D. Oswalt, 34, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (March) John F. Shepherd, 29, Milford.
Driving While Suspended - (March) Shane A. Bradley, 21, Warsaw; (January) Wade E. Starkey, 31, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (March) Shane A. Bradley, 21, Nappanee.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (February) Derek R. Bittinger, 24, Warsaw; (October 1995) Joseph E. Bencze, 19, Warsaw.
Failure To Ensure School Attendance - (February) Doug Bringar, North Webster; (October 1995) Jerry L. Bodkin, 45, Warsaw.
Battery - (April) Elmer W. Steele, 28, Syra-cuse; (March) Howard F. Newell, 37, Pierce-ton; (January) Raymond D. Martin, 44, War-saw.
Conversion - (November) Kristopher J. Bettinger, 18, Warsaw; (April) Jane D. Kintzel, 37, Winona Lake; (December 1995) Jared A. Beer, 24, Leesburg.
Superior Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• Bittersweet Bed & Breakfast and Wishing Well Gourmet Food Services vs. The Papers Inc., South Main Street, Milford. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount for damages resulting from alleged misprinting of information in a visitors' guide published by The Papers. Plaintiffs also seek attorney fees and court costs. This case was moved on a change of venue from Elkhart Superior Court No. 5.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Kurt and Harold Gunkel, EMS B1A Lane, Lees-burg. Plaintiff seeks $2,752.58 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Willie Taylor vs. Thelma Craig. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damages resulting from a Dec. 6, 1994, auto accident on Ind. 15 in Silver Lake. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Superior Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• Lee Bentley vs. A-1 Harris & Sons Painting and Ronald Harris. Plaintiff awarded $5,223, plus interest and court costs.
• Augsburger's Plus vs. G. Wesley Stidams Sr. Plaintiff awarded $855.73 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Albert Sr. and Marcia Himes. Plaintiff awarded $6,961.77 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Randall G. Yeager Agency vs. Steven G. Hettler. Plaintiff awarded $3,038.50 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• William and Patricia Russell vs. Stanton Foreman. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Sandra and Greg Wireman vs. Mark K. Wood. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Kim Deann and William Lee Sheller. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $117 per week in child support. Dec. 4.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Marriage Dissolutions
Caudill
Rebecca Ann Caudill, Stonewall Court, Nappanee, and Jerry Wayne Caudill, Cold-water, Mich. They were married Dec. 1, 1995, and separated Nov. 7. 1996. There is one minor child.
Smith
Teri Jo Smith, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, and Monte William Smith, Winter Port, Maine. They were married Dec. 17 of a year not given and separated Nov. 13, 1996. There is one minor child.
Treece
John and Vicki S. Treece, West Boston Street, Syracuse. They were married June 15, 1996, and separated Sept. 2, 1996. There are no minor children.
Cutler
Shirley E. Cutler, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Joseph H. Cutler II, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. They were married May 29, 1993, 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
• Teachers Credit Union vs. Abel David Jr. Plaintiff awarded $10,072.48, plus court costs.
• Greenwood Trust Co., a Delaware bank institute, vs. Clifford Grubb. Plaintiff awarded $1,780.46 by default, plus court costs.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Robert D. White and Avco Financial Services of Indianapolis Inc. Plaintiff awarded $15,939.94 by default from White, plus court costs, interest and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Joel P. and Julie A. Bales vs. Michael Kolesiak, doing business as Kolesiak Custom Homes. Plaintiffs awarded $13,706.35 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Clarence W. DeTurk, as trustee, and his successors as trustee of the Clarence W. DeTurk revocable living trust dated Sept. 2, 1993, vs. Esther Taylor Wesley. Plaintiffs declared owner of real estate in question. Court costs taxed to Wesley.
• S. Twanette Morehead vs. Teja L. Hiers. Plaintiff awarded $17,272.21 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Fleet Mortgage Co. vs. Richard L. Gabbard, et al.
• Norwest Bank vs. Kenneth L. and Tamara J. Riley.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Corie L. and Randall F. Richardson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $91 per week in child support. Dec. 2.
• Vickie S. and Steven R. Wolfe. Dec. 4.
• Jason Lautzenheiser and Tanya (former name Locke restored). Dec. 5.
• Jennie Lynn and Daniel Owens. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $203 per week in child support. Dec. 5. [[In-content Ad]]
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