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Times-Union Court News 08-06-1996

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Marriage Licenses

The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Scott A. Moody, 22, and Patricia J. Bugg, 26, both of North Union Street, Warsaw.
• David Mathew Bussard, 22, Akron, and Kalynn Parker, 19, West CR 950S, Silver Lake.
• James Robert Ducheteau, 19, and Kelly Anne Clark, 18, both of EMS W26 Lane, North Webster.
• Scott Andrew Werner, 28, South Westpoint Drive, Warsaw, and Anna Marie Richardson, 20, East CR 800S, Claypool.
• Anthony James Doyle, 24, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw, and Faith Jeannine Draw-baugh, 26, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• Alton R. Carlin, 38, and Janie D. Stefanski, 38, both of South Packerton Road, Warsaw.
• Douglas Harold Bruner, 40, and Martha Renee Spangle, 27, both of West CR 100S, Warsaw.
• Terry Dean Prater, 23, and April Mae Harrison, 17, both of U.S. 30E, Pierceton.
• Aaron Matthew Wagner, 19, and Stacie Michelle Evans, 21, both of West Quail Road, Mentone.
• Felipe Saucedo, 36, and Brenda J. Schan-bacher, 37, both of Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw.
• Timothy P. Williams, 25, and Tricia Rae Peffley, 21, both of EMS C27C Lane, Warsaw.
• Charles F. Boring Jr., 32, South Columbia Street, Warsaw, and Linda Kay Boring, 43, North Lake Street, Warsaw.
• William E. Pate, 49, and Claudia M. Malone, 51, both of East Circle Drive, Syra-cuse.
• Phillip O. Snyder, 32, and Michelle M. Brewer, 31, both of U.S. 30E, Pierceton.
• Martin Carrion Hernandez, 31, and Kimberly Sue Gallion, 23, both of East Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse.
• Jeffrey L. Honeycutt, 35, South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw, and Mary L. Trueblood, 47, Columbia City.
• Thomas Allen Drummond, 20, Sixth Street, Winona Lake, and Traci Renee Biller, 21 West Center Street, Warsaw.
• Gary Robin Prater, 24, and Suzanne Marie Ryan, 20, both of West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster.
• Rex A. Sellers, 34, and Kimberly Ann Mast, 25, both of South CR 250W, Silver Lake.
• Robert E. Fransen, 30, and Vonda Rae Litwiller, 29, both of Santa Cruz, Calif.
• Charles L. Skipper, 36, Robin Drive, Warsaw, and Beth A. Hartzler, 35, 14th Street, Winona Lake.
• Dayton E. Stantz, 49, and Nancy A. Eversole, 30, both of Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw.

County Court
Judgments

The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko County Court, small claims division, with Judge James Jarrette presiding:
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Duane A. Miller, $41.94; Robert A. and Linda Blair, $64,87; and Jeff and Janet Peterson, $60.51.
• Ag Processing Inc., a cooperative, vs. Guy Blevins. Plaintiff awarded $354.81.
• Zolman Farms Inc. vs. Wendell Ousley. Plaintiff awarded $252.20
• Joan K. Syznal, M.D., vs. Ray Lewis. Plain-tiff awarded $140.
• Beverly Heiman vs. Mark and Sharon Barber. Plaintiff awarded $703.30.
• CBT Credit Services vs. Janice Elaine and Dennis Allen Monnier. Plaintiff awarded $652.29.
• Deborah Bernice Steffen vs. Michael Hugh David Steffen and Reyna Linda Saldati Steffen. Plaintiff awarded $1,800.
• Thomas A. Moryl, DDS, Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jim and Sharon Stewart, $1,300; Connie Hardesty, $1,232.51; Janua L. Riley, $1,090; Scott Gilpin, $385; and Carol Hicks, $715.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Billie Jo Method, $1,913.57; Tere Conners, $932.98; and Lofty Hunter, $1,314.51.
• Houser Norborg McGregor Medical Corp. vs. Lesa G. Dye. Plaintiff awarded $390.83.
• Thomas Krizmanich vs. Floyd Burns. Plaintiff awarded $1,579.65.

County Court

The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko County Court with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $323.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 90 days was Shane Bair, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended one year was Arnold C. Plata, Cromwell.
Fined $25 in March, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license restricted 90 days was Brian France, Pierceton.
FIned $25 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Carrie Schambers, Cromwell.
The following people also paid $123.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in June, sentenced to 30 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Wendy Shepherd, Etna Green.
No Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in November was Vicky Alford, Claypool.
The following person also paid $123 in court costs:
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in April, given a one-year suspended jail sentence, license suspended 180 days and ordered to pay a $200 eradication fee was Steven Jones, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $63.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $100 in October was Andrew L. Goss, 32, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in June was Jason D. Engle, 21, Akron.
Fined $27 in July were: Tina L. Beliles, 27, Mentone; Scott W. Fouts, 17, Warsaw; Gloria J. Gohlke, 53, Pierceton; Eunice I. Parker, 76, Warsaw; and Manolo Dosal, 22, Nappanee.
Fined $27 in June were: Amelia Castro, 21, Winona Lake; Jannette N. Dotson, 40, Warsaw; Roger L. Montague, 28, Pierceton; and Matthew G. McNiel, 20, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in July were: Joshua A. Meade, 18, Winona Lake; Amy L. Lanning, 22 Warsaw; Leah B. Stroebel, 39, Milford; Darlene M. Tuura, 44, Warsaw; and Timothy R. Glass, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June were: Kevin P. Shepherd, 27, Warsaw; Tori L. David, 18, Leesburg; Johnny L. Helton, 24, Claypool; Tisha S. Bame, 24, Winona Lake; Timothy L. Bradford, 37, Silver Lake; and Nicholas P. Cindrich, 39, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in May was Brian D. Wallen, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April was Brett A. Devenney, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December was Wendy M. Shepherd, 25, Claypool.
Fined $7 in July was Robert W. Norris, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Nimia Bornman, 49, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in November was Eddie P. VanOsdol, 28, Pierceton.
Following Too Closely - Fined $7 in July was David A. Jackson, 16, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in July was Linda J. Sawyer, 34, Leesburg.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in July was Andrea M. Sullivan, 24, Warsaw.
Failure To Dim Lights - Fined $7 in June was Phay T. Thang, 17, Milford.
Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in June was John L. Miller, 19, North Webster.
False Registration - Fined $7 in June was John L. Miller, 19, North Webster.
Improperly Passing School Bus - Fined $7 in June was John L. Miller, 19, North Webster.
Improper Taillights - Fined $7 in June was Shawna P. Johnson, 22, Winona Lake.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in May was Brian D. Wallen, 34, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in December was Michael L. Hout, 51, Mentone.
The following people also paid $63 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Fishing License - Fined $7 in July was Brent B. Reynolds, 20, Pierceton.
Expired Motorboat Registration - Fined $7 in June was Ryan S. Stouder, 19, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were Larry E. Keaffaber, 34, Warsaw, and John T. Umbaugh, 43, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in May was Shawna P. Johnson, 22, Winona Lake.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (July) Phillip Gagnon, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (July) Shane Bair, Warsaw.
Battery - (April) Todd Liepold, Warsaw.
Driving While Intoxicated - (October) Jerald Aker, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (October) Roxann Geier, Syracuse.

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 Superior or Circuit Court:
• Paul E. Shireman died Aug. 18, 1995, leaving an estate valued at $802,872. Beneficia-ries: Martha L. Shireman, spouse; Gregory L. Shireman, son; Mark A. Shireman, son; and Paula K. Shireman; daughter.
• Goldie E. Tyner died at the age of 88, leaving an estate valued at $144,768.28. Bene-ficiaries: Sacred Heart Catholic Church, North Harrison Street, Warsaw; Oakwood Cemetery, North Maple Avenue, Warsaw; and Cecil J. Latta, son-in-law, Ranch Road, Warsaw.

Superior Court
Filings

The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Complaints
• AVCO Financial Services vs. Bryan L. Hampshire, East River Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,545.77 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Beckman, Lawson, Sandler, Snyder & Federal vs. John and Barbara Miller, EMS D22D Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $875.05 due on account, plus attorney fees and interest.
• Preston Trucking Co. vs. Curt Smith, doing business as Days Dry Dock, Ind. 13N, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $12,088.62 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Inc. vs. Afcon Inc., Richfield, Ohio. Plaintiff seeks $26,580 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Rodney C. Scott vs. Michael R. Vandie-penbos, North Lynwood Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damages resulting from a July 24, 1994, auto accident on Ind. 13 near North Webster. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Chantel Drake, North Grove Road, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $2,885.49 due on loan, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Kingston of Ligonier and Laura Blythe vs. Rose Calbeck, West Boston Avenue, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek judgment for alleged conversion of property believed to have taken place by Calbeck while serving as Blythe's attorney-of-fact.
Marriage Dissolutions
Crane
Lori Ann Crane, Pierceton, and Steven A. Crane, Old Ind. 15, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 20, 1993, and separated May 12, 1996. There is one minor child.
Brown
Jada Brown, Claypool, and Clinton Brown III, Greencastle. They were married Aug. 2, 1993, and separated July 22, 1996. There are two minor children.

Superior Court
Judgment

The following judgment was awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court with Judge Robert Burner presiding:
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed:
• Enchanted Hills Community Association Inc. vs. Leonard and Sharon Rogers and Columbia Realty Corp. This case is dismissed against Columbia Realty only and remains pending against the Rogerses.

Circuit Court
Filings

The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Ray and Cara Skeans, South First Street, North Manchester. Plaintiff seeks $2,490.67 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Earl Gene Ward, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) $8,851.07 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs and possession of mobile home used as collateral, and (2) $21,149.14 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs and possession of two vehicles used as collateral.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. James R. Taylor, East Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,647 due on promissory note, plus interest, court costs and possession of mobile home used as collateral.
• Claire Baker, Etna Green, vs. Paul E. Sayler, North CR 150E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damages resulting from a Feb. 9, 1996, auto accident at Eastlake Drive and Frontage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Delos Jr. and Laura Niles, individually and as best friend of Debra Niles, a minor, Mentone, vs. Sarah K. Conley, South CR 250W, Silver Lake. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damages resulting from a July 25, 1994, auto accident on Winona Avenue in Warsaw. Plaintiffs also request a trial by jury.
• Jeffery A. and Nikki Cook vs. Wilford and Vikkie Prater, doing business as Southside Trailer Mfg., South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek $18,985.50 for three times the amount of damage caused by alleged wrongful repossession of vehicle purchased from the Praters. Plaintiffs also seek court costs, attorney fees and the return of their vehicle.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Thomas W. and Janice Hodgson) vs. Reese Albert, East CR 800N, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $32,985.25 for attorney fees and three times the amount of damage resulting from an Aug 4, 1995, auto accident on Ind. 13 at Ideal Beach Drive in Kosciusko County. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Rosemary Hollar vs. Supervalue Holdings Inc., doing business as Augsburger's Plus Supervalue. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries resulting from a Jan. 7, 1996, fall in the snow- and ice-covered parking lot of the company's Syracuse store. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Countrywide Funding Corp. vs. Michael A. and Margaret M. Stark, EMS W16A Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $97,016.30 due on promissory note, plus interest; attorney fees; court costs; expenses incurred; and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Tasha Nichole Bonham, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw, seeks to change her name to Tasha Nichole Bonham Sahagun.
Marriage Dissolutions
Walker
Christy and Thomas Walker, North Westerner Winds Drive, Warsaw. They were married May 10, 1991, and separated July 8, 1996. There are two minor children.
Lewis
James Edward and Karen Elaine Lewis, Kosciusko County. They were married in May 1970 and separated Feb. 1, 1996. There are no minor children.
Beverly
Steve and Clarissa Beverly. They were married Sept. 14, 1995, and separated July 9, 1996. There are no minor children.
Claassen
Joe R. Claassen, EMS R2B Lane, Pierceton, and Nancy L. Claassen, South Terrace Drive, Claypool. They were married Sept. 21, 1986, and separated July 20, 1996. There are two minor children.
Alvarado
Vicky S. Alvarado, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, and Maximiano R. Alvarado, Hartzler Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 18, 1994, and separated July 20, 1996. There are no minor children.
Hill
Elizabeth J. Hill, Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, and James W. Hill, North CR 925E, North Webster. They were married July 1, 1989, and separated June 30, 1995. There are no minor children.
Gaerte
Ashley Smith-Gaerte and Heath Gaerte, Ranch Road, Warsaw. They were married July 1, 1995, and separated July 18, 1996. There are no minor children.
Naish
Brenda Naish, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, and Sean Alan Naish, Apple Court, Winona Lake. They were married Sept. 17, 1988, and separated July 15, 1996. There is one minor child.
Pinnell
Angela F. Pinnell, East Center Street, Warsaw, and James Kerrick Pinnell, Princeton. They were married Oct. 23, 1993, and separated July 28, 1995. There are no minor children.
Walls
Pam M. and Terry Alan Walls, East CR 150S, Pierceton. They were married July 26, 1971, and separated July 28, 1996. There are no minor children.
Sawesky
Charlene K. Sawesky, EMS B25 Lane, Pierceton, and David S. Sawesky Sr., Salyersville, Ky. They were married April 17, 1970, and separated June 30, 1996. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments

The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• Associates Financial Service vs. Clifford Grubb. Plaintiff awarded $756.80, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Cary R. and Janice Sloan vs. Donald P. and Jessie J. Holland. The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Dane Miller vs. Mike and Cindy Scott, doing business as Hoosier Body Shop.
• Cyndi Brock vs. Jane M. Griffis.
• Vincent and Beverly Tackett vs. Robert W. Pease and First Fleet Inc.
Marriage Dissolution
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Angela Mae and Sean Paul Murphy.