Times-Union Court News 01-09-2003

July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.

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Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Herbert Jr. and Regina Kidd, 117 E. 14th St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,160. Debts: $31,248.
• Thomas Miller and Arnetta Miller, also known as Kay Miller, 2071 S. Packerton Road, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $4,659. Debts: $98,974.
• Linc and Lisa Townsend, 7411 W. CR 500N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $166,100. Debts: $157,470.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, v. Malcolm B. and Ramona J. Beezley and Richard W. and Linda J. Waltz. Plaintiff awarded $38,175.46 by default from the Beezleys, 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. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Robert J. and Pepper M. Bell, $15,515.58, and Leticia Ahualtcacahua, $4,597.52.
• Capital One Bank awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Mark A. Conley, $1,001.59, and Brian Scott, $1,296.90.
• SCS Credit Corp. v. Silvestre T. Trujillo. Plaintiff awarded $10,421.65, plus court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Delmar Jr. and Laura Estep. Plaintiff awarded $8,103.69 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Kimberly A. Click, $4,567.93, and Adam W. Trueblood, $4,048.97.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of Household/Orchard Bank, v. Oscar R. Mencias. Plaintiff awarded $831.66 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: Kimberly D. Marshall, $6,112.77, and Kristian L. Horn, $5,020.93.
• Greenpoint Credit v. Dennis Goodrich. Plaintiff awarded possession of vehicle.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Brian and Tia Peconga. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $5,576.65, plus interest and court costs.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. v. Henry M. and Connie S. Nichols. Plaintiff awarded $112,815.95 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.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone v. Darold Lamar and Gail E. Bryan, et al. Plaintiff awarded $100,581.23 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.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v. Clinton J. and Karen Boggs. Plaintiff awarded $5,490.28 by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Garry and Jana Nichols v. Warsaw Auto Exchange. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Ulrike King v. Robert Wayman.
• State Farm Insurance Co., as subrogee of Dawn Bollenbacher, v. Ivan Yoder.
• John and Anne Mahnken, as parents and legal guardians of Christopher Mahnken, a minor, v. Gina M., Kenley J. and Michael N. Ashpole. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Tony and Linda Jaggers v. Chris A. and Desra Bradford, doing business as Indiana Pool Co., and Michael Thompson, doing business as Thompson Concrete and Masonry and Thompson Concrete Inc.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of First USA Bank, v. Jacalyn M. Coleman.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Debra Ann and Alan B. Coplin. Dec. 18.
• William R. Moore and Christy M. (former name Bodkin restored). Paternal grandparents awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother and father each ordered to pay $89.55 per week in child support. Dec. 19.
• Judy and Rodney Chiddister. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. Dec. 23.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Centex Home Equity Co., LLC, v. Johnny M. and Shelly Davies, North Happiness Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $92,149.65 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.
• Deutsche Bank National Trust, formerly known as Bankers Trust of California/NA, v. Orvil Slone, North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw, and Ginter Electric Services Inc., East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $48,123.02 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.
• Fairbanks Capital Corp. v. Howard N. Sr. and Carol Hobbs, North Manchester; American General Financial Services; and John and Jane Doe, North CR 700W, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $59,139.59 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.
• Larry and Penny Stutzman v. David W. and Delena Kneller, South CR 200W, Silver Lake. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for damage resulting from nuisance created by alleged improperly maintained chicken farm and for abatement of the nuisance.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. William J. Van Vactor Jr., North American Way, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $59,277.11 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.
• CitiMortgage Inc. v. Beverly A. Smith, Ind. 13S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $113,012.27 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.
• CitiFinancial Mortgage Co. Inc., formerly known as Associates Home Equity Services Inc., v. Terry E. and Jo Ellen Smith, Huffman Street, Winona Lake, and Emergent Mortgage Corp., doing business as Homegold. Plaintiff seeks $105,082.82 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.
• First Horizon Home Loan Corp., formerly known as FT Mortgage Companies, doing business as MNC Mortgage, v. Michael E. and Lina M. Bornes, South Columbia Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $71,914.06 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.
• EMC Mortgage Corp. v. Barry L. and Carolyn Sapp, South CR 700E, Pierceton; American General Finance Inc.; Allen Collections Inc.; Susan E. Stevens, South CR 450E, Pierceton; Billy E. Thomas, Mishawaka; and Helvey & Associates Inc. Plaintiff seeks $87,891.69 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.
Marriage Dissolutions
Arnold
Laura L. Arnold, North Hansel and Gretel Lane, Cromwell, and Bobby Arnold, Elizabeth Street, Rochester. They were married Nov. 16, 1985, and separated Dec. 16, 2002. There are two minor children.
Berner
James P. and Suzan I. Berner, Kosciusko County. They were married May 4, 1996, and separated on a date not indicated. There are no minor children.
Cordell
Alice Marie Cordell, Ind. 13N, Pierceton, and Harry Bud Cordell, Pierceton. They were married Aug. 17, 1985, and separated July 1, 2002. There are three minor children.
Coy
Wesley D. Coy, South East Street, North Webster, and Mary E. Vester-Coy, EMS W30 Lane, North Webster. They were married July 9, 1992, and separated Nov. 29, 2002. There is one minor child.
Fetters
Ronda I. Fetters, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Christopher P. Fetters, East Pittsburgh Street, Syracuse. They were married Feb. 7, 2000, and separated April 18, 2000. There are no minor children.
Lambert
Miranda Lambert, Haiden Drive, Syracuse, and Steve Lambert, East Chicago Street, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 21, 2000, and separated Nov. 20, 2002. There is one minor child.
Lynch
Deborah E. Lynch, South Zimmer Road, Warsaw, and Anthony Lynch, EMS C30 Lane, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 24, 1992, and separated July 10, 2002. There are three minor children.
O'Connor
Dewayne O'Connor, Plymouth, and Kellie J. O'Connor, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 21, 2001, and separated Dec. 3, 2002. There is one minor child.
Richcreek
Brian L. and Leah A. Richcreek, West High Street, Syracuse. They were married Sept. 22, 2001, and separated Dec. 30, 2002. There are no minor children.
Shelton
Lora L. Shelton, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Robert L. Shelton, Old Ind. 15S, Warsaw. They were married April 26, 2002, and separated Sept. 26, 2002. There are no minor children.
Taylor
Donald R. and Kristine A. Taylor, North Grant Street, Warsaw. They were married April 25, 1999, and separated Dec. 30, 2002. There are no minor children.
Yeazel
Kristy K. Yeazel, Warsaw, and Randall Owen Yeazel, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 31, 1996, and separated in May 2002. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Standard Federal Bank v. Paul and Connie J. Slusher, et al. Standard Federal Bank awarded agreed judgment of $23,024.55, plus interest and court costs. First Indiana Bank awarded $25,446.41, plus interest and court costs. Mortgages ordered foreclosed, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• The Provident Bank v. Robert P. and Mary M. Blalock, et al. Plaintiff awarded $58,803.58 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.
• Louis L. and Debbie Caperoon v. Patrick and Patricia Ballinger and Companion Mortgage, and Companion Mortgage v. Patrick and Patricia Ballinger, Louis L. and Debbie Caperoon and Pendleton Banking Co. Companion Mortgage awarded $169,937.71, plus costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Dennis Polk Equipment Inc. v. John Shaw. Plaintiff awarded $40,063.50 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• American General Finance v. Darrell Brinegar. Plaintiff awarded $12,362.27 by default, plus court costs.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Homeside Lending Inc., v. Eric and Tina Prater and FSF Inc., doing business as First Step Finance Inc. Plaintiff awarded $74,453.18 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.
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc. v. Joseph Jr. and Susan Ann Bannon, et al. Plaintiff awarded $54,222.35 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.
• Bank One/NA v. Gerald A. and Laura L. Reller, et al. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $103,024.46, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Mortgage Co. v. David S. and Gary W. Hettinger. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $70,491.77, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• United Collections LLC, assignee of Gordon Food Service Inc., also known as GFS, v. EF Enterprises LLC, doing business as Hawg House, and Allen S. White. Plaintiff awarded $4,218.33, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Ricci L. Moore v. Ruby Tuesday.
• Timothy and Amy Miller v. Geico Direct, also known as Geico General Insurance Co.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• 1st Source Bank v. Melissa Mikel.
• CitiBank/NA v. Kolin Young et al. Judgment vacated and set aside and case dismissed.
• G.E. Capitol Mortgage Services Inc. v. Lee M. nd Kimberly D. Bradley, Medical & Dental Business Bureau of Allen County and Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union, now known as Beacon Credit Union.
• Chase Mortgage Holdings Inc. v. David Tabb, Helvey & Associates Inc., Comfortemp Inc., Alice Jade Owens and Russell L. Hyde, DDS.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Matthew G. McNiel and Nichole R. (former name Bywaters restored). Dec. 18.
• David Lee and Jean Marie Wells. Dec. 19.
• Susan Elaine and Monty Joe Lackey. Father awarded custody of one and mother awarded custody of three of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $236 per week in child support. Dec. 19.
• Kelly and Larry Robinson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $130.88 per week in child support. Dec. 19.
• Kristie and Mark Kauffman. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $141 per week in child support. Dec. 20.
• John M. and Tanya J. Frye. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Dec. 20.
• Sandra C. and Eric R. Zirkle. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $52 per week in child support. Dec. 23.
• Kimberly and Rex A. Long. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $254 per week in child support. Dec. 23.
• Carrie and Isaac Hall. Dec. 26.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Frederick M. Campbell and Suzanne R. Campbell.
Other Action
• Deborah Stackhouse, individually and as next friend of Holly Stackhouse, v. Robert Bishop. This case is referred to mediation, with Edmond W. Foley presiding.
• Nathan Polston, et al, v. Eric Kimball, et al. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel J. Sigler presiding.
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Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Herbert Jr. and Regina Kidd, 117 E. 14th St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,160. Debts: $31,248.
• Thomas Miller and Arnetta Miller, also known as Kay Miller, 2071 S. Packerton Road, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $4,659. Debts: $98,974.
• Linc and Lisa Townsend, 7411 W. CR 500N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $166,100. Debts: $157,470.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, v. Malcolm B. and Ramona J. Beezley and Richard W. and Linda J. Waltz. Plaintiff awarded $38,175.46 by default from the Beezleys, 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. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Robert J. and Pepper M. Bell, $15,515.58, and Leticia Ahualtcacahua, $4,597.52.
• Capital One Bank awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Mark A. Conley, $1,001.59, and Brian Scott, $1,296.90.
• SCS Credit Corp. v. Silvestre T. Trujillo. Plaintiff awarded $10,421.65, plus court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Delmar Jr. and Laura Estep. Plaintiff awarded $8,103.69 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Kimberly A. Click, $4,567.93, and Adam W. Trueblood, $4,048.97.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of Household/Orchard Bank, v. Oscar R. Mencias. Plaintiff awarded $831.66 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: Kimberly D. Marshall, $6,112.77, and Kristian L. Horn, $5,020.93.
• Greenpoint Credit v. Dennis Goodrich. Plaintiff awarded possession of vehicle.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Brian and Tia Peconga. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $5,576.65, plus interest and court costs.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. v. Henry M. and Connie S. Nichols. Plaintiff awarded $112,815.95 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.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone v. Darold Lamar and Gail E. Bryan, et al. Plaintiff awarded $100,581.23 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.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v. Clinton J. and Karen Boggs. Plaintiff awarded $5,490.28 by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Garry and Jana Nichols v. Warsaw Auto Exchange. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Ulrike King v. Robert Wayman.
• State Farm Insurance Co., as subrogee of Dawn Bollenbacher, v. Ivan Yoder.
• John and Anne Mahnken, as parents and legal guardians of Christopher Mahnken, a minor, v. Gina M., Kenley J. and Michael N. Ashpole. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Tony and Linda Jaggers v. Chris A. and Desra Bradford, doing business as Indiana Pool Co., and Michael Thompson, doing business as Thompson Concrete and Masonry and Thompson Concrete Inc.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of First USA Bank, v. Jacalyn M. Coleman.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Debra Ann and Alan B. Coplin. Dec. 18.
• William R. Moore and Christy M. (former name Bodkin restored). Paternal grandparents awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother and father each ordered to pay $89.55 per week in child support. Dec. 19.
• Judy and Rodney Chiddister. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. Dec. 23.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Centex Home Equity Co., LLC, v. Johnny M. and Shelly Davies, North Happiness Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $92,149.65 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.
• Deutsche Bank National Trust, formerly known as Bankers Trust of California/NA, v. Orvil Slone, North Fox Farm Road, Warsaw, and Ginter Electric Services Inc., East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $48,123.02 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.
• Fairbanks Capital Corp. v. Howard N. Sr. and Carol Hobbs, North Manchester; American General Financial Services; and John and Jane Doe, North CR 700W, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $59,139.59 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.
• Larry and Penny Stutzman v. David W. and Delena Kneller, South CR 200W, Silver Lake. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for damage resulting from nuisance created by alleged improperly maintained chicken farm and for abatement of the nuisance.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. William J. Van Vactor Jr., North American Way, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $59,277.11 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.
• CitiMortgage Inc. v. Beverly A. Smith, Ind. 13S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $113,012.27 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.
• CitiFinancial Mortgage Co. Inc., formerly known as Associates Home Equity Services Inc., v. Terry E. and Jo Ellen Smith, Huffman Street, Winona Lake, and Emergent Mortgage Corp., doing business as Homegold. Plaintiff seeks $105,082.82 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.
• First Horizon Home Loan Corp., formerly known as FT Mortgage Companies, doing business as MNC Mortgage, v. Michael E. and Lina M. Bornes, South Columbia Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $71,914.06 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.
• EMC Mortgage Corp. v. Barry L. and Carolyn Sapp, South CR 700E, Pierceton; American General Finance Inc.; Allen Collections Inc.; Susan E. Stevens, South CR 450E, Pierceton; Billy E. Thomas, Mishawaka; and Helvey & Associates Inc. Plaintiff seeks $87,891.69 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.
Marriage Dissolutions
Arnold
Laura L. Arnold, North Hansel and Gretel Lane, Cromwell, and Bobby Arnold, Elizabeth Street, Rochester. They were married Nov. 16, 1985, and separated Dec. 16, 2002. There are two minor children.
Berner
James P. and Suzan I. Berner, Kosciusko County. They were married May 4, 1996, and separated on a date not indicated. There are no minor children.
Cordell
Alice Marie Cordell, Ind. 13N, Pierceton, and Harry Bud Cordell, Pierceton. They were married Aug. 17, 1985, and separated July 1, 2002. There are three minor children.
Coy
Wesley D. Coy, South East Street, North Webster, and Mary E. Vester-Coy, EMS W30 Lane, North Webster. They were married July 9, 1992, and separated Nov. 29, 2002. There is one minor child.
Fetters
Ronda I. Fetters, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Christopher P. Fetters, East Pittsburgh Street, Syracuse. They were married Feb. 7, 2000, and separated April 18, 2000. There are no minor children.
Lambert
Miranda Lambert, Haiden Drive, Syracuse, and Steve Lambert, East Chicago Street, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 21, 2000, and separated Nov. 20, 2002. There is one minor child.
Lynch
Deborah E. Lynch, South Zimmer Road, Warsaw, and Anthony Lynch, EMS C30 Lane, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 24, 1992, and separated July 10, 2002. There are three minor children.
O'Connor
Dewayne O'Connor, Plymouth, and Kellie J. O'Connor, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 21, 2001, and separated Dec. 3, 2002. There is one minor child.
Richcreek
Brian L. and Leah A. Richcreek, West High Street, Syracuse. They were married Sept. 22, 2001, and separated Dec. 30, 2002. There are no minor children.
Shelton
Lora L. Shelton, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Robert L. Shelton, Old Ind. 15S, Warsaw. They were married April 26, 2002, and separated Sept. 26, 2002. There are no minor children.
Taylor
Donald R. and Kristine A. Taylor, North Grant Street, Warsaw. They were married April 25, 1999, and separated Dec. 30, 2002. There are no minor children.
Yeazel
Kristy K. Yeazel, Warsaw, and Randall Owen Yeazel, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 31, 1996, and separated in May 2002. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Standard Federal Bank v. Paul and Connie J. Slusher, et al. Standard Federal Bank awarded agreed judgment of $23,024.55, plus interest and court costs. First Indiana Bank awarded $25,446.41, plus interest and court costs. Mortgages ordered foreclosed, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• The Provident Bank v. Robert P. and Mary M. Blalock, et al. Plaintiff awarded $58,803.58 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.
• Louis L. and Debbie Caperoon v. Patrick and Patricia Ballinger and Companion Mortgage, and Companion Mortgage v. Patrick and Patricia Ballinger, Louis L. and Debbie Caperoon and Pendleton Banking Co. Companion Mortgage awarded $169,937.71, plus costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Dennis Polk Equipment Inc. v. John Shaw. Plaintiff awarded $40,063.50 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• American General Finance v. Darrell Brinegar. Plaintiff awarded $12,362.27 by default, plus court costs.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Homeside Lending Inc., v. Eric and Tina Prater and FSF Inc., doing business as First Step Finance Inc. Plaintiff awarded $74,453.18 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.
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc. v. Joseph Jr. and Susan Ann Bannon, et al. Plaintiff awarded $54,222.35 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.
• Bank One/NA v. Gerald A. and Laura L. Reller, et al. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $103,024.46, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Mortgage Co. v. David S. and Gary W. Hettinger. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $70,491.77, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• United Collections LLC, assignee of Gordon Food Service Inc., also known as GFS, v. EF Enterprises LLC, doing business as Hawg House, and Allen S. White. Plaintiff awarded $4,218.33, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Ricci L. Moore v. Ruby Tuesday.
• Timothy and Amy Miller v. Geico Direct, also known as Geico General Insurance Co.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• 1st Source Bank v. Melissa Mikel.
• CitiBank/NA v. Kolin Young et al. Judgment vacated and set aside and case dismissed.
• G.E. Capitol Mortgage Services Inc. v. Lee M. nd Kimberly D. Bradley, Medical & Dental Business Bureau of Allen County and Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union, now known as Beacon Credit Union.
• Chase Mortgage Holdings Inc. v. David Tabb, Helvey & Associates Inc., Comfortemp Inc., Alice Jade Owens and Russell L. Hyde, DDS.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Matthew G. McNiel and Nichole R. (former name Bywaters restored). Dec. 18.
• David Lee and Jean Marie Wells. Dec. 19.
• Susan Elaine and Monty Joe Lackey. Father awarded custody of one and mother awarded custody of three of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $236 per week in child support. Dec. 19.
• Kelly and Larry Robinson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $130.88 per week in child support. Dec. 19.
• Kristie and Mark Kauffman. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $141 per week in child support. Dec. 20.
• John M. and Tanya J. Frye. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Dec. 20.
• Sandra C. and Eric R. Zirkle. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $52 per week in child support. Dec. 23.
• Kimberly and Rex A. Long. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Father ordered to pay $254 per week in child support. Dec. 23.
• Carrie and Isaac Hall. Dec. 26.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Frederick M. Campbell and Suzanne R. Campbell.
Other Action
• Deborah Stackhouse, individually and as next friend of Holly Stackhouse, v. Robert Bishop. This case is referred to mediation, with Edmond W. Foley presiding.
• Nathan Polston, et al, v. Eric Kimball, et al. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel J. Sigler presiding.
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Editor, Times-Union: We have a "gem" in news reporting here in Warsaw!

The Lawless Party
Editor, Times-Union: Democrats have a long history of supporting lawlessness and they have the nerve to say no one is above the law. At times they act like spoiled children that expect to get their way all the time even if they have been naughty.

Just Plain Embarrassing
Editor, Times-Union: Donald Trump’s first 100 days have provided the most destruction, lawlessness, and cruelty our country has ever experienced.