Times-Union Court News 01-15-2002
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 Sharon Christner:
• Lowell F. Barton, 63, Albion, and Claudia L. Shepherd, 53, East Market Street, Pierceton.
• Valentino Gonzales, 31, and Christy Rae Helton, 28, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Nicholas Eugene Evert Kelley, 22, South Columbia Street, Warsaw, and Kimberly Marie Andrews, 23, both of West Catalpa Lane, Warsaw.
• Larry L. Miller, 60, and Maria Lourdes N. Mendoza, 52, both of Boys City Drive, Winona Lake.
• Earl Eugene Stutzman, 71, North CR 800E, North Webster, and Wilma Jean Ellinger, 68, East Main Street, Warsaw.
• Jason Paul Trofimchuck, 21, and Bridgett Lynn Baxter, 21, both of Dot Street, Warsaw.
• Thomas Keith Witmer, 51, East CR 1000N, Syracuse, and Melanie Sue Beltane, 50, West Huntington Street, North Webster.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Plummer and Co. Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Timmerman Auto, $2,674.33, and Jason E. and Melissa S. Timmerman, $810.59.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Thomas W. Everhart, $35; Janie Tinajero, $756.28; and David Lee Perkins, $129.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjuster awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Martin Hernandez, $233.43; Geoffrey D. Reeser, $358.20; Gary A. Schlemmer, $406.67; Charles and Susan Thomas, $209.67; and Tammy Zon, $869.47.
• Riverpointe Surgery Center v. Devon A. Klotz. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.
• FSF Inc., doing business as First Step Finance, v. Stacy Jones. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Ruthann Angle v. Anthony Beer. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Richard Frantz, by J. Bircheff, v. Julane M. Baggett. Plaintiff awarded $1,108.
• David Brettell v. Craig and Stella Ward. Plaintiff awarded $873.
• Snow & Sauerteig v. Carrie Wagoner. Plaintiff awarded $170.
• Bryon J. Berry v. Rick R. and Patricia A. Cable. Plaintiff awarded $516.71.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael D. Jackson, $1,118.20; David E. Buell, $967.96; Margie and Don Caverley, $492.50; Richard M. Balestri, $569.40; Greg W. Addair, $1,126.34; and Lester Miller, $1,106.35.
• Money Matters Professional awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michelle L. Gray, $384; Donald and Tabitha Chadwick, $238.67; John F. Shepherd, $588; Jennifer R. Teubert, $246.67; James R. Tenney, $210.67; William and Jane Helblig, $297.33; Corene and Michael Hanson, $608.33; Richard Lee Stengel, $788; Sherri E. and Freddy Shell, $245.33; Carrie Finken, $271.33; and Nelene Kellogg, $284.
• David A. Bartley v. April Fudge. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Kenneth and Pamela S. McGreevy v. Michele L. Roney. Plaintiffs awarded title to mobile home.
• Nina Dutton v. Herman and Linda Miller. Plaintiff awarded $300.
• Centennial Cellular Tri State v. David L. Hollingsworth. Plaintiff awarded $994.68.
• John B. McDaniel v. Kandace Tom. Plaintiff awarded $2,575.
• Michael O. Hale v. Barnett Bail Bonds. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
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 $79.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in July was Christopher M. Clark, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December were John R. Jeffries, 31, Warsaw; Angela A. Reeves, 35, Warsaw; Jamie L. Brennan, 35, Warsaw; Lloyd Holderman, 44, Warsaw; Jeremy A. Hartzell, 19, Nappanee; and Deanne R. Stults, 36, Rochester.
Fined $27 in November were Mark A. Blankenship, 24, North Manchester, and Ryan Wolfe, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April was Jessica L. Manning, 20, Claypool.
Fined $12 in December were Guy W. Simmons, 17, Syracuse; Elsie Nyikos, 68, Pierceton; Nichole I. Runyan, 19, Warsaw; Richard W. Sasso, 67, Warsaw; Rachel E. Gorman, 24, Warsaw; Christopher L. Robinson, 26, Warsaw; Matthew E. Neff, 27, Bourbon; Faith A. Littlejohn, 40, Warsaw; Mitch R. Hunsberger, 38, Mentone; Tyler L. Lozier, 16, Tippecanoe;
Also, Kristen L. Weaver, 23, Syracuse; Amy E. Biesida, 21, Warsaw; Michael S. Wilcox, 20, Etna Green; Daniel R. Ashby, 45, Silver Lake; Deborah L. Lapelle, 47, Syracuse; Jeffrey L. Wilson, 35, Cromwell; Phillip A. Smith, 41, Warsaw; Misty K. Coffing, 26, Rochester; Sheryl J. Fugate, 43, Warsaw; Jerad W. Brickey, 17, Cromwell; and Eric W. Frazier, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November were Ruben Velasquez, 21, Warsaw; Jeffrey M. Blackmer, 18, Bourbon; Olga Madrigal, 22, Akron; Justin M. Gearhart, 28, Akron; and Clayton C. Rohr, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December were Ira B. Lowe, 37, Nappanee; Annette K. Burns, 43, Winona Lake; Kimberly M. Reith, 37, Syracuse; Kimberly A. Dubbs, 29, Warsaw; and Dustin J. Sumpter, 18, Leesburg.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in December were Jill A. Sarver, 49, Akron; James K. Hayes, 41, Leesburg; Paul Hoffer, 59, Warsaw; Todd D. Metz, 28, Leesburg; and Mary A. Brumfield, 50, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November was Kimberly L. Stevens, 28, Syracuse.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December were Raul Ramirez, 28, Warsaw, and Eduardo P. Terrazas, 21, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in December were Bud E. VanScoik, 51, Leesburg, and Tanya S. Kempton, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Janice K. Bell, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Henry H. Heckel, 19, Bourbon.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in December was Eric M. Graham, 17, Warsaw. No License In Possession - Fined $7 in December was Leslie H. Bannister, 19, Etna Green.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in December were Mark J. Boggs, 21, Leesburg; Cynthia J. Lepper, 48, Cromwell; Michael G. Zarse, 24, Leesburg; Pedro A. Padilla, 26, Warsaw; and Carri A. McCuan, 25, North Manchester.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in December were Terry G. Reed, 43, Cromwell, and Benjamin C. Garcia, 38, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in December was David Allin Derry, 36, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield At Through Highway - Fined $7 in December was Phillip E. Klein, 40, Milford.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $5 in December was Annette K. Burns, 43, Winona Lake.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Road - Fined $7 in November was Jose Rodriguez, 26, Warsaw.
Driving In An Unauthorized Area - Fined $50 in October was Kayn J. Dilley, 19, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in October was Mark A. Rocha, 17, Milford.
Fined $50 in August was Ryan A. Hively, 26, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $79 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $100 in December was John E. Tarlton, 18, Pierceton.
Littering - Fined $50 in October was Branden R. Letsch, 18, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December were Robert L. Hall, 30, Cromwell; Kevin A. Enyeart, 36, Syracuse; Melanie L. Skelton, 29, Syracuse; Michael S. Wilcox, 20, Etna Green; Ivette Rico-Nunez, 29, Pierceton; Jessica L. Garrage, 16, Syracuse; Arthur S. Campbell, 61, Warsaw; Anthony W. Silveus, 52, Warsaw; Aimee E. Hamilton, 28, North Manchester; Deanna L. Spencer, 18, Mentone;
Also, Matt P. Dick, 31, Warsaw; Roy F. Presley, 55, Mentone; Maureen Fischer, 52, Rochester; Mary L. Popenfoose, 78, Syracuse; Deborah L. Lapelle, 47, Syracuse; Victor R. Hartman, 56, Warsaw; Jeremy A. Smith, 23, Syracuse; Wilburn K. Bell, 58, Syracuse; Frederick A. Hewitt, 33, Warsaw; Corbin V. Arnett, 21, Warsaw;
Also, Elizabeth M. Watkins, 16, Warsaw; Christy L. Young, 20, Mentone; Blake A. DiRico, 18, Warsaw; Lori A. Hall, 39, Claypool; Lance A. Patrick, 19, Warsaw; Ryan M. Bellinger, 20, Warsaw; Brandi D. Watkins, 18, Warsaw; Jeffery M. Lackey, 28, Warsaw; Doris E. Miller, 48, Syracuse; Jeffrey M. Dwyer, 42, Claypool;
Also, Ramon G. Duenas, 32, Winona Lake; Jaime R. Lozano, Akron; Verla M. Harter, 58, Warsaw; Mike R. Swihart, 39, Silver Lake; Serritha D. Peterson, 23, Cromwell; Robert L. Thompson, 62, North Webster; Anthony C. Price, 23, Syracuse; Robin L. Shipley, 17, Warsaw; Robin L. Shipley, 46, Cromwell; John J. Glon III, 21, Cromwell;
Also, William Likens, 42, Warsaw; Richard F. Blay, 50, Mentone; Stephen C. Christie, 49, Warsaw; Erick G. Guzman, 19, Pierceton; Micah D. Gibson, 23, Syracuse; Ivan S. Dominguez, 25, Warsaw; Malissa R. King, 26, Warsaw; Tiffany J. Rinker, 29, Pierceton; Sean Wilson, 20, Warsaw; Tiffany J. Wilcoxson, 28, Warsaw;
Also, Judith A. Eyer, 55, North Webster; Nicholas A. Stutzman, 22, Warsaw; Stephen L. Plotner, 44, Warsaw; Becky L. Marti, 46, Claypool; Marcia Melgoza, 35, Warsaw; Tyson A. Barnett, 27, Warsaw; Tina L. Myers, 38, Warsaw; Jason L. Stabler, 21, Warsaw; Devlin J. Barnes, 35, Winona Lake; Kevin L. Bennett, 37, Warsaw;
Also, Annette K. Burns, 43, Winona Lake; Glenn P. Johnson, 55, Etna Green; Joseph M. Callaghan, 60, Warsaw; and Teri L. Skibowski, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in November were Kenith Bays, 55, Akron; Chad A. Norris, 30, Syracuse; Jamie R. Schmucker, 34, Syracuse; Patricia M. Blankenship, 39, Warsaw; Anthony L. Hall, 29, Winona Lake; Clayton C. Rohr, 17, Warsaw; Chastity M. Hurd, 25, Winona Lake; Eric T. Metcalf, 19, Bourbon; Heidi M. Hamilton, 23, Warsaw; Jody M. Francis, 21, Warsaw;
Also, David A. Christian, 47, North Manchester; Kelly J. Fields, 43, Warsaw; Raymond M. Cruz III, 31, Warsaw; Shawn S. Heims, 28, Claypool; Robert C. Buttler, 32, Pierceton; Jason L. Howey, 19, Milford; and Damian I. Lambright, 27, Cromwell.
Fined $20 in September were Mistie D. Beach, 21, Winona Lake, and Janice K. Bell, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in June was Stacie L. Barth, 23, Leesburg.
Fined $20 in May was Deanna L. Thomas, 24, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in December were Trina L. Shepherd, 25, Syracuse, and Anna M. Landrum, 34, Pierceton.
Judgment in December against Joseph A. Patton, 26, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Providian National Bank v. Dolores M. Bumbaugh, East CR 900S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $4,206.82 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Select Inc. v. Billy Ray Crum, South CR 200W, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $1,543.24 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• United Recovery Services v. Karen and David Saint, 15th Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $19,012.39 due on assigned accounts, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Huffman
Phillip K. Huffman, West CR 300N, Etna Green, and Patricia S. Huffman, Huntington. They were married Oct. 3, 1994, and separated Dec. 10, 1991. There are three minor children.
Mayo
Carole D. Mayo, Hendersonville, Tenn., and Horton E. Mayo IV, Durham Court, Winona Lake. They were married Aug. 31, 1991, and separated Nov. 23, 2001. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Main Channel Marina Inc. v. Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. BMV ordered to issue new titles for watercraft and trailer.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. v. Tobie L. Ummel. Plaintiff awarded $4,663.77 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank v. Jerry J. and Lavettia M. Christner and Mildred M. Davis. Plaintiff awarded $5,609.79 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: Wade E. Starkey, $5,767.83; Michael W. Combs, $6,736.80; Joel B. Estep, $3,395.21; Katrina M. Dove, $3,646.71; Chris E. Yates, $6,084.21.
• American Acceptance v. Kelly Strang. Plaintiff awarded $1,564.43, plus interest and court costs.
• Discover Bank v. Brian Cox. Plaintiff awarded $8,464.85 by default.
• Family Federal Credit Union v. Dennys Y. Castillo. Plaintiff awarded $7,707.85 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. v. Malissa R. Himes King and First National Bank of Delaware. Plaintiff awarded $43,480.48 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale or real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolution was finalized on the dates indicated:
• Matthew and Tonya Lynn Andrews Banta. Custody of couple's minor child remains pending. Jan. 3.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Midfirst Bank v. Gerald William and Brenda L. Deboard, North Main Street, Syracuse, and Novus Financial Corp., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $42,193.46 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.
• Barbara Morton, South County Farm Road, Claypool, v. David Randall, North Poplar Street, Silver Lake, and Meridian Mutual Insurance Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Jan. 28, 2000, auto accident on Buffalo Street. Plaintiff also seeks underinsured motorist benefits, interest and court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• American General Finance Inc. v. Robert W. and Donata Sturgill, East Madison Street, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $3,064.34 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. James and Denise Fidler, North CR 850E, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring compliance with ordinances and that a fine be assessed until compliance is made.
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. Brian and Karen Simmons, North CR 850E, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring compliance with ordinances and that a fine be assessed until compliance is made.
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. R&F Development, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring compliance with ordinances and that a fine be assessed until compliance is made.
• Robert and Martha L. Leckrone v. Eddy Glenn Tridle, doing business as Tridle Land & Livestock Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiffs seek specific performance of purchase agreement and payment of balance due, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Leon and Dorothy Tucker v. Eddy Glenn Tridle,doing business as Tridle Land & Livestock Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiffs seek specific performance of purchase agreement and payment of balance due, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• The Commodore Corp., Goshen, v. Fahl Manufactured Homes Inc., Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $31,700 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Lloyd D. and Julie D. Bailey, West Finch Road, Claypool; James T. Conley, Warsaw; city of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $79,596.44 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.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Jeramy T. Swartz and Bank One/NA. Plaintiff awarded $89,689.94 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.
• Thomas A. and Marsha A. Flora v. Larry L. Poyser. In a summary judgment, purchase agreements for $20,246 and $15,366 are rescinded in favor of plaintiffs. Plaintiff also awarded court costs and attorney fees.
• Washington Mutual Bank v. Jason M. and Michelle D. Weaver, et al. Plaintiff awarded $92,047.63 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.
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust v. Rodney and Melissa Rodeffer and Martin Financial Management. Plaintiff awarded $99,666.82 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.
• Techno-Guide Inc. v. Andrew O'Connell. Plaintiff awarded nothing from O'Connell.
• The Collection Co. v. Connie S. Hale. Plaintiff awarded $4,128.60 by default, plus interest.
• National City Mortgage Co. v. Charles and Kristl K. Andrews and Beneficial Indiana Inc. Plaintiff awarded $52,536.61 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.
• Household Finance Corp. v. Todd L. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $3,002.72 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Pauline Daugharty v. Danelle and Christopher Solina. Plaintiff awarded $7,301.53 by default, plus court costs.
• Jane Whitaker Guardianship v. Ron and Brenda Whitaker and Lake City Bank. Plaintiff awarded $1,000 from Ron Whitaker.
• Carter Lumber v. Crawford Construction & Excavating. Plaintiff awarded $882.52 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Judy Craig v. Mark Dyer. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• CitiCapital Commercial Corp. v. James Railsbeck.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Kelly and Stoney E. Gawthrop. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $111 per week in child support. Jan. 2.
• Robert L. and Brigette E. Cavender. Jan. 3.
• Richard and Amy Mead. Jan. 3.
• Allan M. and Kathryn A. Carvey. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $85 per week in child support. Jan. 7.
• Rudolph Jr. and Brenda Kay Watson. Jan. 7.
• James K. and Debra O'Connell. Jan. 7.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Michael and Tiffany Michelle Baker.
Other Action
• Rachael Evans Belcher v. Ray Belcher. This case is referred to mediation, with Jane L. Kauffman presiding.
• Gary Zimmerman v. Zoyla Zimmerman. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel J. Sigler presiding.
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 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.
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.
• Phillip and Althea Armie, 3416 E. CR 1000N, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $106,711. Debts: $118,393.
• George Duff, 3260 E. CR 100N, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $4,800. Debts: $26,386.
• Shane Duff, 505 13th St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $102,160. Debts: $140,487. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Lowell F. Barton, 63, Albion, and Claudia L. Shepherd, 53, East Market Street, Pierceton.
• Valentino Gonzales, 31, and Christy Rae Helton, 28, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Nicholas Eugene Evert Kelley, 22, South Columbia Street, Warsaw, and Kimberly Marie Andrews, 23, both of West Catalpa Lane, Warsaw.
• Larry L. Miller, 60, and Maria Lourdes N. Mendoza, 52, both of Boys City Drive, Winona Lake.
• Earl Eugene Stutzman, 71, North CR 800E, North Webster, and Wilma Jean Ellinger, 68, East Main Street, Warsaw.
• Jason Paul Trofimchuck, 21, and Bridgett Lynn Baxter, 21, both of Dot Street, Warsaw.
• Thomas Keith Witmer, 51, East CR 1000N, Syracuse, and Melanie Sue Beltane, 50, West Huntington Street, North Webster.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Plummer and Co. Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Timmerman Auto, $2,674.33, and Jason E. and Melissa S. Timmerman, $810.59.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Thomas W. Everhart, $35; Janie Tinajero, $756.28; and David Lee Perkins, $129.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjuster awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Martin Hernandez, $233.43; Geoffrey D. Reeser, $358.20; Gary A. Schlemmer, $406.67; Charles and Susan Thomas, $209.67; and Tammy Zon, $869.47.
• Riverpointe Surgery Center v. Devon A. Klotz. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.
• FSF Inc., doing business as First Step Finance, v. Stacy Jones. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Ruthann Angle v. Anthony Beer. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Richard Frantz, by J. Bircheff, v. Julane M. Baggett. Plaintiff awarded $1,108.
• David Brettell v. Craig and Stella Ward. Plaintiff awarded $873.
• Snow & Sauerteig v. Carrie Wagoner. Plaintiff awarded $170.
• Bryon J. Berry v. Rick R. and Patricia A. Cable. Plaintiff awarded $516.71.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael D. Jackson, $1,118.20; David E. Buell, $967.96; Margie and Don Caverley, $492.50; Richard M. Balestri, $569.40; Greg W. Addair, $1,126.34; and Lester Miller, $1,106.35.
• Money Matters Professional awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michelle L. Gray, $384; Donald and Tabitha Chadwick, $238.67; John F. Shepherd, $588; Jennifer R. Teubert, $246.67; James R. Tenney, $210.67; William and Jane Helblig, $297.33; Corene and Michael Hanson, $608.33; Richard Lee Stengel, $788; Sherri E. and Freddy Shell, $245.33; Carrie Finken, $271.33; and Nelene Kellogg, $284.
• David A. Bartley v. April Fudge. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Kenneth and Pamela S. McGreevy v. Michele L. Roney. Plaintiffs awarded title to mobile home.
• Nina Dutton v. Herman and Linda Miller. Plaintiff awarded $300.
• Centennial Cellular Tri State v. David L. Hollingsworth. Plaintiff awarded $994.68.
• John B. McDaniel v. Kandace Tom. Plaintiff awarded $2,575.
• Michael O. Hale v. Barnett Bail Bonds. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
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 $79.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in July was Christopher M. Clark, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December were John R. Jeffries, 31, Warsaw; Angela A. Reeves, 35, Warsaw; Jamie L. Brennan, 35, Warsaw; Lloyd Holderman, 44, Warsaw; Jeremy A. Hartzell, 19, Nappanee; and Deanne R. Stults, 36, Rochester.
Fined $27 in November were Mark A. Blankenship, 24, North Manchester, and Ryan Wolfe, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April was Jessica L. Manning, 20, Claypool.
Fined $12 in December were Guy W. Simmons, 17, Syracuse; Elsie Nyikos, 68, Pierceton; Nichole I. Runyan, 19, Warsaw; Richard W. Sasso, 67, Warsaw; Rachel E. Gorman, 24, Warsaw; Christopher L. Robinson, 26, Warsaw; Matthew E. Neff, 27, Bourbon; Faith A. Littlejohn, 40, Warsaw; Mitch R. Hunsberger, 38, Mentone; Tyler L. Lozier, 16, Tippecanoe;
Also, Kristen L. Weaver, 23, Syracuse; Amy E. Biesida, 21, Warsaw; Michael S. Wilcox, 20, Etna Green; Daniel R. Ashby, 45, Silver Lake; Deborah L. Lapelle, 47, Syracuse; Jeffrey L. Wilson, 35, Cromwell; Phillip A. Smith, 41, Warsaw; Misty K. Coffing, 26, Rochester; Sheryl J. Fugate, 43, Warsaw; Jerad W. Brickey, 17, Cromwell; and Eric W. Frazier, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November were Ruben Velasquez, 21, Warsaw; Jeffrey M. Blackmer, 18, Bourbon; Olga Madrigal, 22, Akron; Justin M. Gearhart, 28, Akron; and Clayton C. Rohr, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December were Ira B. Lowe, 37, Nappanee; Annette K. Burns, 43, Winona Lake; Kimberly M. Reith, 37, Syracuse; Kimberly A. Dubbs, 29, Warsaw; and Dustin J. Sumpter, 18, Leesburg.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in December were Jill A. Sarver, 49, Akron; James K. Hayes, 41, Leesburg; Paul Hoffer, 59, Warsaw; Todd D. Metz, 28, Leesburg; and Mary A. Brumfield, 50, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November was Kimberly L. Stevens, 28, Syracuse.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December were Raul Ramirez, 28, Warsaw, and Eduardo P. Terrazas, 21, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in December were Bud E. VanScoik, 51, Leesburg, and Tanya S. Kempton, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Janice K. Bell, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Henry H. Heckel, 19, Bourbon.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in December was Eric M. Graham, 17, Warsaw. No License In Possession - Fined $7 in December was Leslie H. Bannister, 19, Etna Green.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in December were Mark J. Boggs, 21, Leesburg; Cynthia J. Lepper, 48, Cromwell; Michael G. Zarse, 24, Leesburg; Pedro A. Padilla, 26, Warsaw; and Carri A. McCuan, 25, North Manchester.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in December were Terry G. Reed, 43, Cromwell, and Benjamin C. Garcia, 38, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in December was David Allin Derry, 36, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield At Through Highway - Fined $7 in December was Phillip E. Klein, 40, Milford.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $5 in December was Annette K. Burns, 43, Winona Lake.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Road - Fined $7 in November was Jose Rodriguez, 26, Warsaw.
Driving In An Unauthorized Area - Fined $50 in October was Kayn J. Dilley, 19, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in October was Mark A. Rocha, 17, Milford.
Fined $50 in August was Ryan A. Hively, 26, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $79 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $100 in December was John E. Tarlton, 18, Pierceton.
Littering - Fined $50 in October was Branden R. Letsch, 18, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December were Robert L. Hall, 30, Cromwell; Kevin A. Enyeart, 36, Syracuse; Melanie L. Skelton, 29, Syracuse; Michael S. Wilcox, 20, Etna Green; Ivette Rico-Nunez, 29, Pierceton; Jessica L. Garrage, 16, Syracuse; Arthur S. Campbell, 61, Warsaw; Anthony W. Silveus, 52, Warsaw; Aimee E. Hamilton, 28, North Manchester; Deanna L. Spencer, 18, Mentone;
Also, Matt P. Dick, 31, Warsaw; Roy F. Presley, 55, Mentone; Maureen Fischer, 52, Rochester; Mary L. Popenfoose, 78, Syracuse; Deborah L. Lapelle, 47, Syracuse; Victor R. Hartman, 56, Warsaw; Jeremy A. Smith, 23, Syracuse; Wilburn K. Bell, 58, Syracuse; Frederick A. Hewitt, 33, Warsaw; Corbin V. Arnett, 21, Warsaw;
Also, Elizabeth M. Watkins, 16, Warsaw; Christy L. Young, 20, Mentone; Blake A. DiRico, 18, Warsaw; Lori A. Hall, 39, Claypool; Lance A. Patrick, 19, Warsaw; Ryan M. Bellinger, 20, Warsaw; Brandi D. Watkins, 18, Warsaw; Jeffery M. Lackey, 28, Warsaw; Doris E. Miller, 48, Syracuse; Jeffrey M. Dwyer, 42, Claypool;
Also, Ramon G. Duenas, 32, Winona Lake; Jaime R. Lozano, Akron; Verla M. Harter, 58, Warsaw; Mike R. Swihart, 39, Silver Lake; Serritha D. Peterson, 23, Cromwell; Robert L. Thompson, 62, North Webster; Anthony C. Price, 23, Syracuse; Robin L. Shipley, 17, Warsaw; Robin L. Shipley, 46, Cromwell; John J. Glon III, 21, Cromwell;
Also, William Likens, 42, Warsaw; Richard F. Blay, 50, Mentone; Stephen C. Christie, 49, Warsaw; Erick G. Guzman, 19, Pierceton; Micah D. Gibson, 23, Syracuse; Ivan S. Dominguez, 25, Warsaw; Malissa R. King, 26, Warsaw; Tiffany J. Rinker, 29, Pierceton; Sean Wilson, 20, Warsaw; Tiffany J. Wilcoxson, 28, Warsaw;
Also, Judith A. Eyer, 55, North Webster; Nicholas A. Stutzman, 22, Warsaw; Stephen L. Plotner, 44, Warsaw; Becky L. Marti, 46, Claypool; Marcia Melgoza, 35, Warsaw; Tyson A. Barnett, 27, Warsaw; Tina L. Myers, 38, Warsaw; Jason L. Stabler, 21, Warsaw; Devlin J. Barnes, 35, Winona Lake; Kevin L. Bennett, 37, Warsaw;
Also, Annette K. Burns, 43, Winona Lake; Glenn P. Johnson, 55, Etna Green; Joseph M. Callaghan, 60, Warsaw; and Teri L. Skibowski, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in November were Kenith Bays, 55, Akron; Chad A. Norris, 30, Syracuse; Jamie R. Schmucker, 34, Syracuse; Patricia M. Blankenship, 39, Warsaw; Anthony L. Hall, 29, Winona Lake; Clayton C. Rohr, 17, Warsaw; Chastity M. Hurd, 25, Winona Lake; Eric T. Metcalf, 19, Bourbon; Heidi M. Hamilton, 23, Warsaw; Jody M. Francis, 21, Warsaw;
Also, David A. Christian, 47, North Manchester; Kelly J. Fields, 43, Warsaw; Raymond M. Cruz III, 31, Warsaw; Shawn S. Heims, 28, Claypool; Robert C. Buttler, 32, Pierceton; Jason L. Howey, 19, Milford; and Damian I. Lambright, 27, Cromwell.
Fined $20 in September were Mistie D. Beach, 21, Winona Lake, and Janice K. Bell, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in June was Stacie L. Barth, 23, Leesburg.
Fined $20 in May was Deanna L. Thomas, 24, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in December were Trina L. Shepherd, 25, Syracuse, and Anna M. Landrum, 34, Pierceton.
Judgment in December against Joseph A. Patton, 26, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Providian National Bank v. Dolores M. Bumbaugh, East CR 900S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $4,206.82 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First Select Inc. v. Billy Ray Crum, South CR 200W, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $1,543.24 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• United Recovery Services v. Karen and David Saint, 15th Street, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $19,012.39 due on assigned accounts, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Huffman
Phillip K. Huffman, West CR 300N, Etna Green, and Patricia S. Huffman, Huntington. They were married Oct. 3, 1994, and separated Dec. 10, 1991. There are three minor children.
Mayo
Carole D. Mayo, Hendersonville, Tenn., and Horton E. Mayo IV, Durham Court, Winona Lake. They were married Aug. 31, 1991, and separated Nov. 23, 2001. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Main Channel Marina Inc. v. Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. BMV ordered to issue new titles for watercraft and trailer.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. v. Tobie L. Ummel. Plaintiff awarded $4,663.77 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank v. Jerry J. and Lavettia M. Christner and Mildred M. Davis. Plaintiff awarded $5,609.79 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: Wade E. Starkey, $5,767.83; Michael W. Combs, $6,736.80; Joel B. Estep, $3,395.21; Katrina M. Dove, $3,646.71; Chris E. Yates, $6,084.21.
• American Acceptance v. Kelly Strang. Plaintiff awarded $1,564.43, plus interest and court costs.
• Discover Bank v. Brian Cox. Plaintiff awarded $8,464.85 by default.
• Family Federal Credit Union v. Dennys Y. Castillo. Plaintiff awarded $7,707.85 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc. v. Malissa R. Himes King and First National Bank of Delaware. Plaintiff awarded $43,480.48 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale or real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolution was finalized on the dates indicated:
• Matthew and Tonya Lynn Andrews Banta. Custody of couple's minor child remains pending. Jan. 3.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Midfirst Bank v. Gerald William and Brenda L. Deboard, North Main Street, Syracuse, and Novus Financial Corp., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $42,193.46 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.
• Barbara Morton, South County Farm Road, Claypool, v. David Randall, North Poplar Street, Silver Lake, and Meridian Mutual Insurance Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Jan. 28, 2000, auto accident on Buffalo Street. Plaintiff also seeks underinsured motorist benefits, interest and court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• American General Finance Inc. v. Robert W. and Donata Sturgill, East Madison Street, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $3,064.34 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. James and Denise Fidler, North CR 850E, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring compliance with ordinances and that a fine be assessed until compliance is made.
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. Brian and Karen Simmons, North CR 850E, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring compliance with ordinances and that a fine be assessed until compliance is made.
• Kosciusko County Health Department v. R&F Development, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring compliance with ordinances and that a fine be assessed until compliance is made.
• Robert and Martha L. Leckrone v. Eddy Glenn Tridle, doing business as Tridle Land & Livestock Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiffs seek specific performance of purchase agreement and payment of balance due, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Leon and Dorothy Tucker v. Eddy Glenn Tridle,doing business as Tridle Land & Livestock Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiffs seek specific performance of purchase agreement and payment of balance due, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• The Commodore Corp., Goshen, v. Fahl Manufactured Homes Inc., Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $31,700 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Lloyd D. and Julie D. Bailey, West Finch Road, Claypool; James T. Conley, Warsaw; city of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $79,596.44 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.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Jeramy T. Swartz and Bank One/NA. Plaintiff awarded $89,689.94 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.
• Thomas A. and Marsha A. Flora v. Larry L. Poyser. In a summary judgment, purchase agreements for $20,246 and $15,366 are rescinded in favor of plaintiffs. Plaintiff also awarded court costs and attorney fees.
• Washington Mutual Bank v. Jason M. and Michelle D. Weaver, et al. Plaintiff awarded $92,047.63 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.
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust v. Rodney and Melissa Rodeffer and Martin Financial Management. Plaintiff awarded $99,666.82 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.
• Techno-Guide Inc. v. Andrew O'Connell. Plaintiff awarded nothing from O'Connell.
• The Collection Co. v. Connie S. Hale. Plaintiff awarded $4,128.60 by default, plus interest.
• National City Mortgage Co. v. Charles and Kristl K. Andrews and Beneficial Indiana Inc. Plaintiff awarded $52,536.61 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.
• Household Finance Corp. v. Todd L. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $3,002.72 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Pauline Daugharty v. Danelle and Christopher Solina. Plaintiff awarded $7,301.53 by default, plus court costs.
• Jane Whitaker Guardianship v. Ron and Brenda Whitaker and Lake City Bank. Plaintiff awarded $1,000 from Ron Whitaker.
• Carter Lumber v. Crawford Construction & Excavating. Plaintiff awarded $882.52 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Judy Craig v. Mark Dyer. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• CitiCapital Commercial Corp. v. James Railsbeck.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Kelly and Stoney E. Gawthrop. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $111 per week in child support. Jan. 2.
• Robert L. and Brigette E. Cavender. Jan. 3.
• Richard and Amy Mead. Jan. 3.
• Allan M. and Kathryn A. Carvey. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $85 per week in child support. Jan. 7.
• Rudolph Jr. and Brenda Kay Watson. Jan. 7.
• James K. and Debra O'Connell. Jan. 7.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Michael and Tiffany Michelle Baker.
Other Action
• Rachael Evans Belcher v. Ray Belcher. This case is referred to mediation, with Jane L. Kauffman presiding.
• Gary Zimmerman v. Zoyla Zimmerman. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel J. Sigler presiding.
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 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.
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.
• Phillip and Althea Armie, 3416 E. CR 1000N, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $106,711. Debts: $118,393.
• George Duff, 3260 E. CR 100N, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $4,800. Debts: $26,386.
• Shane Duff, 505 13th St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $102,160. Debts: $140,487. [[In-content Ad]]
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