Times-Union Court News 01-16-2001
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:
• Paul Shelton Brandon, 25, and Nichole Marie Nelson, 28, both of South CR 400W, Warsaw.
• Bill Compton Jr., 22, North Walnut Street, Etna Green, and Sherry S. Valentine, 31, North Washington Street, Warsaw.
• Clinton Norman Hubler, 27, Hepler Drive, Warsaw, and Crystal Ruth Kanode, 26, West CR 100N, Warsaw.
• Nathan Shad Mikel, 24, West CR 850N, Etna Green, and Kathryn Ann Meister, 23, Bremen.
• Juarez Patino, 31, and Carolina Vega Juarez, 19, both of Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Warsaw Community School Corp. v. Hugh and Phyllis Fuller. Plaintiff awarded $303.
• Reed & Earhart awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Brittney S. Vervaet, $389.34; Robert L. Pickens, $1,173.43; and Dawn Benson, $276.90.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. William Fredrick. Plaintiff awarded $762.96.
• Anthony Wayne awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Larry M. Black, $35; Joseph Bilderback, $194.29; and Catherine Castoreno/Rodriguez, $165.57.
• Bryon J. Berry v. Kerry F. Fuller. Plaintiff awarded $258.35.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Bobbi J. Turner, $256.63; Curtis R. Collins, $103; Christopher Calhoon, $217.71; Mary L. Espinoza, $280; Riley R. Gamsby, $402.30; Nancy C. Gatewood, $828.02; Lorraine E. Hubert, $513.20; Noble and Bobbie Pulsipher, $531.27; Robin R. Singletary, $480.03; Samantha Sinn, $217.71;
Also, Cassandra Van Ness, $459.89; Marina Velazquez, $515.64; Sharon Kay Watson, $437; Crystal Wortinger, $454; Eddie Perkins, $460.04; Melissa L. Perkins, $524.16; Howard Ramsey, $54.55; James E. Rose, $530.42; John Ryan, $88.48; Frederick James, $509.90;
Also, Rebecca Keough, $347.75; Donald R. Sparks, $146.30; Lydia Hale, $474.21; Kathy L. McElroy, $1,483.79; Jose A. Jr. and Dusty Olivarez, $1,670.50; Mary A. Hale, $383.59; Sharon Miller, $195.71; Michelle Wunder, $601.13; Kevin and Kathy Emmons, $690.83; and Julia and William Bellamy, $211.70.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Bud R. Phillips, $1,558.23, and Barry and Brandie Lamb, $668.69.
• NIPSCO v. Mitchell D. Prater. Plaintiff awarded $1,473.19.
• Timothy D. Lynch, DDS, v. Shane D. Adams. Plaintiff awarded $421.
• Eastgate Manor Apartments v. Estella Bradley. Plaintiff awarded $1,635.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: KAC Concrete, $345.50, and Kan-Do Construction, $335.30.
• Gipper Development Corp. v. Jessica Galindo. Plaintiff awarded $1,810.
• Lochmandy Motor Sales Inc. v. Christina Jones. Plaintiff awarded $2,862.
• Capital One Bank v. Jennifer D. Zolman. Plaintiff awarded $1,298.94.
• Warsaw Place Apartments awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeremy Thomas, $2,263.16, and Aaron Banks and Adam Harter, $3,000.
• Ray D. and Karen Frost v. James Waldrop. Plaintiff awarded $1,098.
• Melanie Dyck v. Cheryl Wills. Plaintiff awarded $115.
• Monteith Tire Co. Inc. v. Dustin Owens. Plaintiff awarded $59.
• Lakeside Chevrolet awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeanine Kinsey, $283.51, and Michael J. Smithberger, $250.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Charlotte Schuh, $2,419.75; Teresa and Tycowin Brown, $1,193.70; John Piotrowski, $390; Melissa Yeiter, $989.75; Kathy L. Saine, $694.95; and Cynthia Hughie, $475.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Sherry L. Hamman, $172.81, and Joshua D. Cooper, $366.70.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and 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 $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in October, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Kevin Kyle, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was James Meier, Silver Lake.
Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Cathy Sparks, Pierceton.
The following person also paid $125 in court costs:
Conversion - Fined $25 in November and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Cory Lee Greene, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in December were Rodolfo Martinez, 29, Warsaw; Charles K. Medlock, 16, Syracuse; Ragun D. Barboza, 19, Warsaw; and Alicia M. Kelley, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in November were Janet L. Shriver, 48, Warsaw, and Corrine E. Stokes, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June was Kristopher K. Perkins, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December were Jeffrey P. Richardson, 41, Syracuse; Janice A. Castillo, 34, Nappanee; Everett L. Nifong, 38, Etna Green; Eric J. Garman, 19, Warsaw; and Thomas Derossett, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in June was Angela S. Addair, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February was Anthony P. Geberin, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Nicholas P. Cindrich, 44, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was David H. Rank, 44, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in December was Pedro Padilla, 25, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in August was Erick Guzman, 21, Pierceton.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in December were Lon C.Slone, 57, Warsaw; Priscilla R. Cooper, 18, Warsaw; and David T. Capps, 39, Warsaw.
Following Too Closely - Fined $7 in December was Ty R. Shepler, 32, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in December was Michele R. Fisher, 33, North Webster.
Fined $7 in October was Mike L. Bryant, 14, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Gary L. Davis, 21, Milford.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December was Michelle L. Gray, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Michael A. DeLaMater, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was David M. Woodling, 34, Warsaw.
Violation Of Driver's License Restriction - Judgment (court costs only) in September against Tabitha M. Davis, 16, Warsaw.
No Motorcycle Endorsement - Fined $17 in August was Derek L. Halsey, 24, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in July was Steve Kaufman, 36, Syracuse.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in July was Antonio H. Martinez, 30, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in May were Keegan K. Burris, 23, Warsaw, and Steven E. Conley, 30, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December was Christopher A. Andrews, 34, Bourbon.
Fined $20 in November was Scott A. Slone, 25, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in December against Francisca Moreno, 40, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (December) John Long, Larwill; (October) Jeremy Pulsipher, Warsaw (two counts); (May) John Reece, Warsaw (three counts); (April) Joseph Fitzpatrick, Warsaw (three counts); (March) Joseph Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (May) Cathy Sparks, Pierceton.
Conversion - (April) Sherry Swinehart, North Webster.
Possession Of Marijuana - (January 2000) Lee Dunkleberger, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Jody and Michael Click v. Neal J. Van Ness, M.D., and Warsaw Surgical Specialists, P.C. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged negligent medical care. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Joe D. and Pamela Crace, West Union Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $6,553.23 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• H&S Financial Inc. v. Ferris and Rae Ann Musgrave, North Front Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,012.51 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Midland Credit Management Inc., as assignee of MBNA, v. Adam Boyer, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,931.91 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Katina McClelland v. Barry C. Stevens and Cyned Transport Co., Wrightstown, N.J. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and losses resulting from a Jan. 5, 1999, auto accident on U.S. 30. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, PCA, v. Perry T. and Sandra L. Johnson, East Shoop Road, Pierceton; Indiana Postal & Federal Employees Credit Union, Fort Wayne; Indiana Attorney General; Kosciusko County and Washington Township. Plaintiff seeks $62,446.61 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.
• Providian National Bank v. Ed Stahley, Lake John Circle, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $4,745.11 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Robert A. and Becky M. Fleenor, $3,056.37; Neil S. Harris, $7,344.86; Jennifer L. Abbott, $9,174.61; Michael L. and Doris J. Boocher, $4,891.61; and Robert J. and Bridgette S. Castle, $4,749.27.
• First Select Inc. v. Heather M. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $3,833.78 by default, plus interest, $750 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Harriet E. Young and Charles Locke. Young ordered to immediately cease using real estate as an automobile graveyard and plaintiff awarded judgment of $2,500, plus court costs, for ordinance violation.
• FSF Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, against the following people: Chris J. Sr. and Chris J. Allen Jr., $4,976.94; Edith Ponce, $5,772.44; and Susan J. Blackburn, $5,105.67.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Kim F. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $11,792.63 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. v. Carl R. Ringham Jr. Plaintiff awarded $9,009.12 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, as assignee of Hurley State Bank, v. Frank Arnold. Plaintiff awarded $1,344.72 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: Rebecca A. Surface, $6,429.39; Lonnie L. and Cynthia A. Sroufe, $3,394.17; Keith G. and Gwendolyn L. Smith, $3,915.79; and Ronald E. Kuhn, $4,181.51.
• Ernest E. and Victoria S. Strickland v. Troy A., Jacquelyn and Greg Lehr. After trial, defendants ordered to comply with settlement agreement by removing shed from real estate on EMS T52C Lane, North Webster, or by placing the shed 5 feet from any sideline and 35 feet from the road right of way or water frontage.
• Douglas and Martha Bruner v. Eric McCowan and Tru-Built Garage & Lumber Co. Inc. Plaintiff awarded $10,280 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Roman M. Kirby v. Roy E. McCann and Myer Levin and Sons Inc.
• Porter W. and Yolanda M. Polston v. Jeff L. Moore, Dueco Inc. and Kosciusko County REMC.
• Indiana Insurance Co., as subrogee of Peggy Terhaar, v. Perry T. Johnson and Larry J. and Rhonda Badskey, doing business as Badskey Livestock, and Jim Dubbs v. Casey Lynn Terhaar and Perry T. Johnson.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Randy Bonewitz v. Kosciusko Community Hospital and David Wayne Haines, M.D.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Janice F. and William M. Whitridge. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. Jan. 5.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Trustcorp Mortgage Co. v. Gregory Allen Colt, Old Road 30W, Warsaw; Jaimie L. Colt, North Orchard Drive, Warsaw; Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., St. Paul, Minn.; Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co., Indianapolis; and AVCO. Plaintiff seeks $69,208.89 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.
• Donald E. Kidd, EMS D18A1 Lane, Syracuse, v. Marilyn Whitney, M.D.; Kosciusko Family Health Care; Samuel R. Eby, M.D.; Thomas Mayhurst, M.D.; Edward V. Schultz, M.D.; Brian Zehr, M.D.; Indiana Medical Associates, Fort Wayne; David Almdale, M.D.; Jerry Mackel, M.D.; Fort Wayne Orthopedics, LLC; Joe Ottinger, M.D.; Fen-Lei Chang, M.D.; Fort Wayne Neurology; Phillip A. Rettenmaier, M.D.; Woundworks Clinic, Indianapolis; Andrew P. Anglemeyer, M.D.; Daniel A. Loney, D.O.; Anglemeyer Loney Healthcare, Milford; W. Edward Turton, M.D.; Gregory N. Haase, M.D.; North Lakes Internal Medicine, Warsaw; Quorum Health Services Inc., Brentwood, Tenn.; Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw; Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne; and Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged negligent medical care, plus lost wages and court costs.
• Mike's Fencing Unltd. Inc. v. Ray and Judith M. Gilland, CR 21, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $4,079 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Name Change
• Dana Lee Hart, also known as Bruce Alan Harter, seeks a name change to Dana Lea Harter.
Marriage Dissolutions
Briggs
Debbie Briggs, North Webster, and Charles D. Briggs, North Skyline Drive, Syracuse. They were married June 17, 1995, and separated Jan. 4, 2001. There are no minor children.
Lackey
Jeffery Lackey, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Leslie Lackey, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 31, 1996, and separated Sept. 1, 1996. There is one minor child.
Lewallen
Debra and Randy K. Lewallen, East CR 1120N, Syracuse. They were married Sept. 14, 1979, and separated Jan. 1, 2000. There are no minor children.
Vining
Tonilee J. and Fred Vining, West CR 525S, Claypool. They were married Dec. 16, 1973, and separated Jan. 1, 2001. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. v. Claude Jr. and Mary Ann Wood. Plaintiff awarded $15,598.27 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Steven and Rebecca Easterday v. Fahl Manufactured Homes.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Lake City Bank v. Darrin J. and Nikki R. Whitehurst and Teachers Credit Union.
• Associates Financial Services Inc. v. Nathan Lewis.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Reama Sue and Brian Robert Mitchel. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. Jan. 8.
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.
• Kevin and Madonna Irwin, 2911 CR 17C, Tippecanoe. Chapter 13. Assets: $68,065. Debts: $94,645.
• Crystal Schutz, also known as Crystal Nichols, 212 Stonewall Court, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $114,480. Debts: $126,727.
• Blake and Tammy Walls, 1038 E. Northwinds Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $159,230. Debts: $211,350. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Paul Shelton Brandon, 25, and Nichole Marie Nelson, 28, both of South CR 400W, Warsaw.
• Bill Compton Jr., 22, North Walnut Street, Etna Green, and Sherry S. Valentine, 31, North Washington Street, Warsaw.
• Clinton Norman Hubler, 27, Hepler Drive, Warsaw, and Crystal Ruth Kanode, 26, West CR 100N, Warsaw.
• Nathan Shad Mikel, 24, West CR 850N, Etna Green, and Kathryn Ann Meister, 23, Bremen.
• Juarez Patino, 31, and Carolina Vega Juarez, 19, both of Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Warsaw Community School Corp. v. Hugh and Phyllis Fuller. Plaintiff awarded $303.
• Reed & Earhart awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Brittney S. Vervaet, $389.34; Robert L. Pickens, $1,173.43; and Dawn Benson, $276.90.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. William Fredrick. Plaintiff awarded $762.96.
• Anthony Wayne awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Larry M. Black, $35; Joseph Bilderback, $194.29; and Catherine Castoreno/Rodriguez, $165.57.
• Bryon J. Berry v. Kerry F. Fuller. Plaintiff awarded $258.35.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Bobbi J. Turner, $256.63; Curtis R. Collins, $103; Christopher Calhoon, $217.71; Mary L. Espinoza, $280; Riley R. Gamsby, $402.30; Nancy C. Gatewood, $828.02; Lorraine E. Hubert, $513.20; Noble and Bobbie Pulsipher, $531.27; Robin R. Singletary, $480.03; Samantha Sinn, $217.71;
Also, Cassandra Van Ness, $459.89; Marina Velazquez, $515.64; Sharon Kay Watson, $437; Crystal Wortinger, $454; Eddie Perkins, $460.04; Melissa L. Perkins, $524.16; Howard Ramsey, $54.55; James E. Rose, $530.42; John Ryan, $88.48; Frederick James, $509.90;
Also, Rebecca Keough, $347.75; Donald R. Sparks, $146.30; Lydia Hale, $474.21; Kathy L. McElroy, $1,483.79; Jose A. Jr. and Dusty Olivarez, $1,670.50; Mary A. Hale, $383.59; Sharon Miller, $195.71; Michelle Wunder, $601.13; Kevin and Kathy Emmons, $690.83; and Julia and William Bellamy, $211.70.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Bud R. Phillips, $1,558.23, and Barry and Brandie Lamb, $668.69.
• NIPSCO v. Mitchell D. Prater. Plaintiff awarded $1,473.19.
• Timothy D. Lynch, DDS, v. Shane D. Adams. Plaintiff awarded $421.
• Eastgate Manor Apartments v. Estella Bradley. Plaintiff awarded $1,635.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: KAC Concrete, $345.50, and Kan-Do Construction, $335.30.
• Gipper Development Corp. v. Jessica Galindo. Plaintiff awarded $1,810.
• Lochmandy Motor Sales Inc. v. Christina Jones. Plaintiff awarded $2,862.
• Capital One Bank v. Jennifer D. Zolman. Plaintiff awarded $1,298.94.
• Warsaw Place Apartments awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeremy Thomas, $2,263.16, and Aaron Banks and Adam Harter, $3,000.
• Ray D. and Karen Frost v. James Waldrop. Plaintiff awarded $1,098.
• Melanie Dyck v. Cheryl Wills. Plaintiff awarded $115.
• Monteith Tire Co. Inc. v. Dustin Owens. Plaintiff awarded $59.
• Lakeside Chevrolet awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeanine Kinsey, $283.51, and Michael J. Smithberger, $250.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Charlotte Schuh, $2,419.75; Teresa and Tycowin Brown, $1,193.70; John Piotrowski, $390; Melissa Yeiter, $989.75; Kathy L. Saine, $694.95; and Cynthia Hughie, $475.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Sherry L. Hamman, $172.81, and Joshua D. Cooper, $366.70.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and 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 $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in October, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Kevin Kyle, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was James Meier, Silver Lake.
Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Cathy Sparks, Pierceton.
The following person also paid $125 in court costs:
Conversion - Fined $25 in November and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Cory Lee Greene, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in December were Rodolfo Martinez, 29, Warsaw; Charles K. Medlock, 16, Syracuse; Ragun D. Barboza, 19, Warsaw; and Alicia M. Kelley, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in November were Janet L. Shriver, 48, Warsaw, and Corrine E. Stokes, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June was Kristopher K. Perkins, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December were Jeffrey P. Richardson, 41, Syracuse; Janice A. Castillo, 34, Nappanee; Everett L. Nifong, 38, Etna Green; Eric J. Garman, 19, Warsaw; and Thomas Derossett, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in June was Angela S. Addair, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February was Anthony P. Geberin, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Nicholas P. Cindrich, 44, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was David H. Rank, 44, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in December was Pedro Padilla, 25, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in August was Erick Guzman, 21, Pierceton.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in December were Lon C.Slone, 57, Warsaw; Priscilla R. Cooper, 18, Warsaw; and David T. Capps, 39, Warsaw.
Following Too Closely - Fined $7 in December was Ty R. Shepler, 32, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in December was Michele R. Fisher, 33, North Webster.
Fined $7 in October was Mike L. Bryant, 14, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Gary L. Davis, 21, Milford.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December was Michelle L. Gray, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Michael A. DeLaMater, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was David M. Woodling, 34, Warsaw.
Violation Of Driver's License Restriction - Judgment (court costs only) in September against Tabitha M. Davis, 16, Warsaw.
No Motorcycle Endorsement - Fined $17 in August was Derek L. Halsey, 24, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in July was Steve Kaufman, 36, Syracuse.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in July was Antonio H. Martinez, 30, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in May were Keegan K. Burris, 23, Warsaw, and Steven E. Conley, 30, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December was Christopher A. Andrews, 34, Bourbon.
Fined $20 in November was Scott A. Slone, 25, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in December against Francisca Moreno, 40, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (December) John Long, Larwill; (October) Jeremy Pulsipher, Warsaw (two counts); (May) John Reece, Warsaw (three counts); (April) Joseph Fitzpatrick, Warsaw (three counts); (March) Joseph Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (May) Cathy Sparks, Pierceton.
Conversion - (April) Sherry Swinehart, North Webster.
Possession Of Marijuana - (January 2000) Lee Dunkleberger, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Jody and Michael Click v. Neal J. Van Ness, M.D., and Warsaw Surgical Specialists, P.C. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged negligent medical care. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Joe D. and Pamela Crace, West Union Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $6,553.23 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• H&S Financial Inc. v. Ferris and Rae Ann Musgrave, North Front Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,012.51 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Midland Credit Management Inc., as assignee of MBNA, v. Adam Boyer, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,931.91 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Katina McClelland v. Barry C. Stevens and Cyned Transport Co., Wrightstown, N.J. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and losses resulting from a Jan. 5, 1999, auto accident on U.S. 30. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, PCA, v. Perry T. and Sandra L. Johnson, East Shoop Road, Pierceton; Indiana Postal & Federal Employees Credit Union, Fort Wayne; Indiana Attorney General; Kosciusko County and Washington Township. Plaintiff seeks $62,446.61 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.
• Providian National Bank v. Ed Stahley, Lake John Circle, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $4,745.11 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Robert A. and Becky M. Fleenor, $3,056.37; Neil S. Harris, $7,344.86; Jennifer L. Abbott, $9,174.61; Michael L. and Doris J. Boocher, $4,891.61; and Robert J. and Bridgette S. Castle, $4,749.27.
• First Select Inc. v. Heather M. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $3,833.78 by default, plus interest, $750 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Harriet E. Young and Charles Locke. Young ordered to immediately cease using real estate as an automobile graveyard and plaintiff awarded judgment of $2,500, plus court costs, for ordinance violation.
• FSF Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, against the following people: Chris J. Sr. and Chris J. Allen Jr., $4,976.94; Edith Ponce, $5,772.44; and Susan J. Blackburn, $5,105.67.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Kim F. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $11,792.63 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. v. Carl R. Ringham Jr. Plaintiff awarded $9,009.12 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, as assignee of Hurley State Bank, v. Frank Arnold. Plaintiff awarded $1,344.72 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: Rebecca A. Surface, $6,429.39; Lonnie L. and Cynthia A. Sroufe, $3,394.17; Keith G. and Gwendolyn L. Smith, $3,915.79; and Ronald E. Kuhn, $4,181.51.
• Ernest E. and Victoria S. Strickland v. Troy A., Jacquelyn and Greg Lehr. After trial, defendants ordered to comply with settlement agreement by removing shed from real estate on EMS T52C Lane, North Webster, or by placing the shed 5 feet from any sideline and 35 feet from the road right of way or water frontage.
• Douglas and Martha Bruner v. Eric McCowan and Tru-Built Garage & Lumber Co. Inc. Plaintiff awarded $10,280 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Roman M. Kirby v. Roy E. McCann and Myer Levin and Sons Inc.
• Porter W. and Yolanda M. Polston v. Jeff L. Moore, Dueco Inc. and Kosciusko County REMC.
• Indiana Insurance Co., as subrogee of Peggy Terhaar, v. Perry T. Johnson and Larry J. and Rhonda Badskey, doing business as Badskey Livestock, and Jim Dubbs v. Casey Lynn Terhaar and Perry T. Johnson.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Randy Bonewitz v. Kosciusko Community Hospital and David Wayne Haines, M.D.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Janice F. and William M. Whitridge. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. Jan. 5.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Trustcorp Mortgage Co. v. Gregory Allen Colt, Old Road 30W, Warsaw; Jaimie L. Colt, North Orchard Drive, Warsaw; Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., St. Paul, Minn.; Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co., Indianapolis; and AVCO. Plaintiff seeks $69,208.89 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.
• Donald E. Kidd, EMS D18A1 Lane, Syracuse, v. Marilyn Whitney, M.D.; Kosciusko Family Health Care; Samuel R. Eby, M.D.; Thomas Mayhurst, M.D.; Edward V. Schultz, M.D.; Brian Zehr, M.D.; Indiana Medical Associates, Fort Wayne; David Almdale, M.D.; Jerry Mackel, M.D.; Fort Wayne Orthopedics, LLC; Joe Ottinger, M.D.; Fen-Lei Chang, M.D.; Fort Wayne Neurology; Phillip A. Rettenmaier, M.D.; Woundworks Clinic, Indianapolis; Andrew P. Anglemeyer, M.D.; Daniel A. Loney, D.O.; Anglemeyer Loney Healthcare, Milford; W. Edward Turton, M.D.; Gregory N. Haase, M.D.; North Lakes Internal Medicine, Warsaw; Quorum Health Services Inc., Brentwood, Tenn.; Kosciusko Community Hospital, Warsaw; Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne; and Rehabilitation Hospital of Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged negligent medical care, plus lost wages and court costs.
• Mike's Fencing Unltd. Inc. v. Ray and Judith M. Gilland, CR 21, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $4,079 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Name Change
• Dana Lee Hart, also known as Bruce Alan Harter, seeks a name change to Dana Lea Harter.
Marriage Dissolutions
Briggs
Debbie Briggs, North Webster, and Charles D. Briggs, North Skyline Drive, Syracuse. They were married June 17, 1995, and separated Jan. 4, 2001. There are no minor children.
Lackey
Jeffery Lackey, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Leslie Lackey, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 31, 1996, and separated Sept. 1, 1996. There is one minor child.
Lewallen
Debra and Randy K. Lewallen, East CR 1120N, Syracuse. They were married Sept. 14, 1979, and separated Jan. 1, 2000. There are no minor children.
Vining
Tonilee J. and Fred Vining, West CR 525S, Claypool. They were married Dec. 16, 1973, and separated Jan. 1, 2001. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. v. Claude Jr. and Mary Ann Wood. Plaintiff awarded $15,598.27 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Steven and Rebecca Easterday v. Fahl Manufactured Homes.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Lake City Bank v. Darrin J. and Nikki R. Whitehurst and Teachers Credit Union.
• Associates Financial Services Inc. v. Nathan Lewis.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Reama Sue and Brian Robert Mitchel. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. Jan. 8.
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.
• Kevin and Madonna Irwin, 2911 CR 17C, Tippecanoe. Chapter 13. Assets: $68,065. Debts: $94,645.
• Crystal Schutz, also known as Crystal Nichols, 212 Stonewall Court, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $114,480. Debts: $126,727.
• Blake and Tammy Walls, 1038 E. Northwinds Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $159,230. Debts: $211,350. [[In-content Ad]]
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