The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry: • Jose Nunez Sauza, 26, and Jennifer L. Rounds, 31, both of East Clark Street, War-saw. • Charles E. Hoekstra and Dorothy R. Bachota, both of East Williams Street, Milford. • Jackson Cory Wagner, 20, West Huntington Street, North Webster, and Shawnta Rae Pipenger, 18, Inwood Circle, Syracuse. • Jason Wayne German, 26, and Melissa Kay Plank, 24, both of North Grant Street, Warsaw. • J. Jesus Salinas (Martinez), 23, and Gretchen Elizabeth Kleinhen, 23, both of Section Street, Milford.
Superior Court III Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding: • Terry J. Smith vs. Claydine E. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $146.09. • North Central Cooperative Inc. vs. Stonehenge Golf Club. Plaintiff awarded $6,241.63. • John and Pamela Hoffman vs. Victor E. Pulsipher and Lisa Tranter. Plaintiffs awarded $400. • Richard Dickerhoff vs. Dewayne and Donna Lowe. Plaintiff awarded $298.45. • Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Terry A. and Grace E. Woodling. Plaintiff awarded $974. • Mavis Whitehead vs. Terry and Vickie McCurdy. Plaintiff awarded $735. • Ruch Rentals vs. Gary and Sheryl Turner. Plaintiff awarded $1,100. • Lavender Law Offices awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Victoria Hileman, $255, and Robert Neiswender, $705. • Superior Auto Inc. vs. Deanna D. Collins. Plaintiff awarded $2,571.69. • Lawyers Investments vs. Jerry Whitaker. Plaintiff awarded $1,720. • James K. Hayes vs. Caren Bough. Plaintiff awarded $88.16. • Bryon J. Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Terry Joe Smith, $314.37, and Darrell James, $470.52. • Richard W. Cross vs. Shawn L. Davis. Plaintiff awarded $2,540.
Superior Court II
The following 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 $63.50 in court costs: Speeding - Fined $50 in August was Laurel B. Porter, 17, Pierceton. Fined $27 in February were: Robert F. Tharp, 22, Warsaw; Dustin M. Troutman, 22, War-saw; Rico L. Rigoberto, 22, Winona Lake; and Donald L. Horn, 39, Claypool. Fined $27 in January were: Charles D. Stiver, 22, Syracuse; Tonia E. Schrock, 25, Syracuse; and Julie A. Brauher, 27, Warsaw. Fined $27 in September was Phillip C. Hicks, 26, Winona Lake. Fined $27 in April was John H. Kincade, 31, Milford. Fined $12 in February were: Mark S. Haab, 18, Syracuse; Marie A. Mohler, 63 Syracuse; Dawn L. Donovan, 17, Warsaw; Charles K. Howard, 42, Syracuse; Ronald E. Hitchcock, 20, Mentone; Brandon E. Carey, 20, Warsaw; Dennis E. Cultice, 34, Warsaw; Joshua A. Meade, 19, Warsaw; Jason I. Skees, 16, Warsaw; Jose L. Rodrigues, 27, Warsaw; and Jose J. Castillo, 24, Leesburg. Fined $12 in January were Shellie L. McInturff, 23, Warsaw, and David W. Semon, 28, North Webster. Fined $12 in October was Trisha Ousley, 27, Warsaw. Fined $7 in February were: Richard W. Painter, 44, Cromwell; Vincent R. Glunt, 39, Pierceton; Harold M. Copsey, 75, Nappanee; Susan A. Sheets, 32, Nappanee; Jeromy R. Mottern, 16, Cromwell; Phillip A. Thomas, 30, Claypool; Jeffrey L. Hufford, 38, Warsaw; Beth A. Wells, 37, Warsaw; Richard L. Brooks, 22, Warsaw; Carol L. Barnard, 49, Syracuse; Raymond F. Belsan, 16, Syracuse; and Jesus A. Rivas, 20, North Webster. Fined $7 in January was Lawney G. Francis, 30, Winona Lake. Fined $7 in December was Martha L. Kenoshmeg, 44, Warsaw. False Registration - Fined $7 in February were Sandra D. Williams, 29, Claypool, and Frank L. Cooper, 71, Leesburg. Fined $7 in January were Anne M. Secor, 27, Syracuse, and Rebecca L. Larkin, 28, Milford. Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in February were: Rickie D. Cripe, 28, Winona Lake; Amanda J. Bruggeman, 17, Winona Lake; Tena Walter, 26, Milford; Angela M. Aldrich, 22, Warsaw; and Carl P. Cowan, 84, Claypool. Fined $7 in January were Alicia R. Fitch, 19, Milford, and Shawn S. Smith, 25, North Webster. Failure To Dim Lights - Fined $7 in February was Martin Rivera, 19, Warsaw. Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in February was Lamar W. Peugh, 21, Winona Lake. No License In Possession - Fined $7 in February was Jose P. Jaures, 52, Etna Green. Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in February was Kelly J. Fitzpatrick, 34, Warsaw. Fined $7 in January was Janet A. Rittenour, 40, Syracuse. Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in February was Trenton L. Funderburk, 23, Silver Lake. Passing Violation - Fined $7 in February was Jose Espinoza, 25, Mentone. No Valid License - Fined $7 in January was Randy L. Rogers, 21, Warsaw. Wrong Way On One-Way Street - Fined $7 in December was Laurie A. Seaney, 23, South Whitley. No Or Inadequate Muffler - Fined $7 in September was Travis W. Barrett, 18, Lees-burg. The following people also paid $63 in court costs: Failure To Produce Off-Road Vehicle Registration - Fined $7 in February was James L. Yoder, 21, Nappanee. Allowing Dog To Stray - Fined $50 in June was Jerry Stouder, Warsaw. The following people were assessed no court costs: Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in February were: Traci Norman, 25, Atwood; Michael Z. Cook, 17, Silver Lake; Robert F. Tharp, 22, Warsaw; Jose P. Juares, 52, Etna Green; and Garry D. Miller, 20, Etna Green. Fined $20 in January was Jason A. Greer, 17, Silver Lake. Fined $20 in December was Jason Cross, 19, Warsaw.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $100,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Circuit Court: • Donovan K. Rager Sr. died Dec. 15, 1996, at the age of 85, leaving an estate valued at $140,000. Beneficiaries: Norma J. Linn, daughter, South CR 725E, Pierceton; Paulette Kershner, daughter, Jeffersonville; Joan L. Disorbo, daughter, Olean, N.Y.; and Donovan K. Rager Jr., son, EMS R2B Lane, Pierceton. • Elma C. Zent died Oct. 28, 1996, at the age of 90, leaving an estate valued at $115,000. Beneficiaries: Earl Zent, husband, Warsaw; Kermit Zent, son, East CR 600N, Rochester; and Louise Gillum, daughter, Mesa, Ariz. • Barney Jones died Jan. 21, 1997, at the age of 77, leaving an estate valued at $385,000. Beneficiary: Ronald B. Jones, trustee of the Barney Jones Revocable Living Trust dated Oct. 18, 1996. • Forrest H. Heckaman died Jan. 25, 1996, at the age of 90, leaving an estate valued at $103,000. Beneficiaries: Seward Heckaman, son, Lompoc, Calif.; Rosemary Williamson, daughter, Omaha, Neb.; Maxine Taylor, daughter, LaFountaine; Phyllis Swick, daughter, South CR 400E, Pierceton; Doyle Heckaman, son, West CR 950S, Silver Lake; Karen Bucher, daughter, Columbia City; and Diana Bedics, daughter, 17th B Road, Tippecanoe.
Superior Court I Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding: Complaints • First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Ronald E. and Anita L. Kuhn, EMS B3A Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $3,917.87 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs. • Lake City Bank vs. Michael A. and Leann C. Ream, Plymouth. Plaintiff seeks amount due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. • Affirmative Insurance Co., as subrogee of Todd S. Back, vs. Kathy Randall, South CR 550W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $719.32 as paid to insured claimant, Back, following a Dec. 28, 1995, auto accident in Leesburg. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs and requests a trial by jury. • CNA Insurance Companies, as subrogee of Lee Brookshire and Moellering Construction Co., vs. Lindsay A. Roy, East Deerwood Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks a judgment of not less than $31,260 for injuries and damages resulting from an Aug. 28, 1995, auto accident at North Detroit and Fort Wayne streets. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs. • Inland Mortgage Corp. vs. Richard J. and Lisa M. Herdman, East Market Street, Warsaw, and Collier's Commercial Services. Plaintiff seeks $46,148.35 due on note, plus interest; costs incurred; court costs; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment. • Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs James H. Jr. and Sandy K. Hurd, South Lakeshore Drive, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $4,518.51 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs. • First National Bank of Warsaw vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on promissory notes, plus interest and court costs: Gerald and Doretha Fuhr, South CR 600W, Mentone, $2,481.32, and Regina Bolen, South Pheasant Place, Claypool, $5,196.88. Marriage Dissolutions Fridenmaker Mark Fridenmaker, Huntington, and Lisa Fridenmaker, East Church Street, Pierceton. They were married March 16, 1991, and separated Dec. 27, 1996. There are no minor children. Ashby Robert David Ashby, West Myrtle Glen Drive, Silver Lake, and Teresa Ann Ashby, Mentone. They were married July 7, 1996, and separated Nov. 1, 1996. There are two minor children. Bitting Andrew V. Bitting, East CR 225S, Warsaw, and Tammy S. Bitting, East CR 225S, Winona Lake. They were married June 27, 1987, and separated Feb. 22, 1997. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding: Complaints • Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff vs. Wawasee Beach Club. In a partial summary judgment, plaintiff awarded $5,558.80, plus interest and court costs. • Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federoff vs. Lina J. Federow. Plaintiff awarded $2,655.42, plus interest and court costs. • State Farm Insurance Companies (subrogee of Michael and Renee Tooley) vs. John D. Tooley. Plaintiff awarded $5,760.70 by default, plus interest and court costs. Dismissal The following case was dismissed: • Michelle L. Hutchings and Affirmative Insurance Co., as subrogee of Michelle L. Hutchings, vs. Brenda L. Meadows.
Circuit Court Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding: Complaints • SSD Control Technology Inc. vs. Break-through Technologies Inc. and Lawrence Boyts, North CR 750E, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks release of sales information, an injunction preventing defendants' use of the information, and court costs. • The mother of two minor females vs. John Slaybaugh, North Walnut Street, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for damages and injuries resulting from alleged molestation to the girls by Slaybaugh. Plaintiff also seeks punitive damages, court costs and attorney fees, and requests a trial by jury. Because of the nature of this case, the name of the plaintiff, as well as her daughters' names, are omitted to protect the minors' identities. • Allied Broadcasting Equipment vs. Legend Broadcasting Inc., doing business as Radio Station WLNB. Plaintiff seeks $7,640.17 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs. The case was moved on a change of venue from Noble County. • James D. and Mindy L. Coon and Alan J. Coon, by his next friend and parents, James D. and Mindy L. Coon, vs. Robin J. Reed, Bruner Road, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damages resulting from a Dec. 31, 1996, auto accident on Ind. 25 in Kosciusko County. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury. • Judy A. Hall vs. Christine Pavel, North Barbee Lake Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damages resulting from a Jan. 30, 1996, auto accident at the intersection of Ind. 15 and Fourth Street, Milford. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury. • Fort Wayne National Bank vs. Seward A. Guy, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on promissory note and foreclosure of mortgage. Marriage Dissolutions Hyde David L. Hyde, North Union Street, Warsaw, and Edith M. Hyde, South Columbia Street, Warsaw. They were married March 27, 1993, and separated Sept. 20, 1996. There are no minor children. Anderson Darla Anderson, Burket, and Michael Anderson, South Morgan Street, Mentone. They were married April 17, 1989, and separated Oct. 15, 1995. There are no minor children. Alldaffer Mechelle L. Alldaffer, North Union Drive, Winona Lake, and Donald S. Alldaffer, Bronson, Mich. They were married May 5, 1990, and separated July 1, 1992. There are three minor children. Brunner Dawn M. and Todd A. Brunner, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 27, 1988, and separated Jan. 4, 1997. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding: Complaints • Midwest Collection Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, from the following people: Amy A. Feldman, $12,753.98; Lori Edwards, $582.32; Joseph and Tina Garcia, $423.64; Ted and Carol Elliott, $469.14; Wayne and Dena Warstler, $752.07; Thomas and Melissa A. Paxton, $633.86; Roger Lynn and Pamela S. Long, $1,172.56; and Marshall G. Jr. and Jeanenne A. Boyer, $564.91. • Wayne L. Landis vs. Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. and Employee Plans Inc. Following a five-day jury trial, plaintiff awarded $200,000 from Employee Plans Inc. Claims against TVSC were dismissed while the jury was in deliberation. The six-member jury deliberated about 3-1/2 hours prior to returning its verdict. • Fulton County Emergency Medical Service vs. Gary O. Pollock. Plaintiff awarded $888.59, plus court costs. • Woodlawn Hospital vs. Vickie S. Dills. Plaintiff awarded $601.78 by default, plus court costs. Dismissals The following case was dismissed: • Farmers State Bank vs. Earl L. and Phyllis A. Roberts, et al. The following cases were dismissed with prejudice: • Ulysses and Bessie C. Francis vs. Daena J. Davison. • Gregory N. and Jan Haase vs. Interior Channel Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs. The following case was dismissed without prejudice: • Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Joseph Courtois. Marriage Dissolutions The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated: • Debbie J. (former name Wilson restored) and Richard Firth. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $75 per week in child support. Feb. 19. • Shirley E. and Joseph H. Cutler. Feb. 26. • Mark William and Melody Raline Grow. Feb. 26. • John F. and Hulda May. Feb. 26. Dismissal The following dissolution proceeding wasdismissed: • Stacy E. and Charles H. Jones. Other Action • Sir Diesel Co. Inc. vs. Kelley Habayeb, doing business as Secondary Metal Processing Inc. This case was moved on a change of venue to Wabash County. • Darvin D. Setser vs. Laurie E. Setser. The Hon. Michael D. Cook, judge of Marshall Circuit Court is appointed, subject to his approval, to hear this matter.
Bankruptcies
• Sharlene Fay Coarhan, 2721 Hickory Lane, Rochester. Chapter 7. Jan. 10. Assets: $4,589. Debts: $14,788. • Charles Lee Eakes, 9481 W. Sycamore Drive, Rochester. Chapter 7. Jan. 15. Assets: $5,110. Debts: $50,100. • Scott Robert Mason, 1039 E. CR 950S, Rochester. Chapter 7. Jan. 10. Assets: $5,101. Debts: $26,693. • Terry Lee and Mary Susan Preston, 9801 N. American Way, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Jan. 16. Assets: $13,900. Debts: $40,119. • Benny Ralph Douglas Stage Sr., 2511 Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 10. Assets: $31,100. Debts: $26,393. • Randy E. and Anita M. Stevenson, 15079 CR 146, Syracuse. Chapter 13. Jan. 15. Assets: $6,550. Debts: $6,276. • Patrick Martin and Valerie Deanne Swain, 1829 Rosemont Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 8. Assets: $8,426. Debts: $44,823. • Brent Allen Whitehead, 1651 E. Market St. #15F, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Jan. 15. Assets: $490. Debts: $36,739. • Michael D. and Christine M. Foster, formerly known as Christine M. Grimes, 9756 Ind. 25, Rochester. Chapter 7. Jan. 27. Assets: $30,017. Debts: $117,386. • Jeffrey Wayne and Tracy Lynn Keen, 205 N. TeePee Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 23. Assets: $80,760. Debts: $407,754. • Tamara Lynette Murphy, 340 E. Levi Lee Road #71, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 24. Assets: $23,500. Debts: $41,890. • Nancy Jo Schelb, 4095-B N. CR 700E, Leesburg. Chapter 7. Jan. 21. Assets: $9,424. Debts: $33,380. • John Michael Gause, 1101 E. Walnut St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Jan. 28. Assets: $2,005. Debts: $79,901. • Kevin Lee and Madalene Joann Blanton, 9290 W. CR 125N, Etna Green. Chapter 7. Jan. 31. Assets: $20,070. Debts: $52,173. • Scott Michael Boocher, 340 E. Levi Lee Road #71, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 24. Assets: $16,100. Debts: $36,660. • Victoria Lynn Carpenter, 406 N. Lincoln St., Bourbon. Chapter 7. Jan. 31. Assets: $4,050. Debts: $64,640. • James Russell Fisher, 8280 U.S. 30E #9, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Jan. 30. Assets: $32,750. Debts: $54,690. • Mitchell Craig and Jessica Lea Frye, also known as Jessica Lea Servies, 1809 Bayview Lane, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Feb. 5. Assets: $5,070. Debts: $25,801. • Bryan L. Hampshire, 813 E. River Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 31. Assets: $6,910. Debts: $26,401. • Sandra Sue Mehring, 433 E. 18th St., Apt. 8, Rochester. Chapter 7. Jan. 30. Assets: $1,355. Debts: $25,364. • Angelita Orengo, 600 N. Colfax St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Feb. 4. Assets: $300. Debts: $14,508. • Bryan E. Parish, 340 E. Levi Lee Road #163, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 24. Assets: $42,205. Debts: $68,375. • William Truman Peckham, 505 E. Liberty St., Bourbon. Chapter 7. Feb. 5. Assets: $700. Debts: $24,403. • William D. and Alicia J. Willey, also known as Alicia Barnes, 340 E. Levi Lee Road #136, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Jan. 31. Assets: $2,715. Debts: $46,559.
