Times-Union Court News 01-18-2000
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 Marsha McSherry:
• William S. Reynolds, 57, and Linda Lydy Ward, 51, both of Wausaw Road, Warsaw.
• Daniel J. Trofimchuck, 40, and Jacqueline Sue Kepler, 29, both of U.S. 30E, Pierceton.
• Eric Edward Teune, 19, and Michelle Christina Cripe, 21, both of Clinic Court, Warsaw.
• Jose Ramero, 19, North West Street, Warsaw, and Debbie Sue McNees, 18, North Zimmer Road, Warsaw.
• Adam Wayne Sellers, 20, North CR 600W, Warsaw, and Kristen Diane Truex, 17, West CR 100N, Warsaw.
• Matthew Lawrence Laker, 23, Tania Dawn Ballard, 21, North Second Trail, North Webster.
• Charles Lynn Renschler Jr., 21, and Jody Nichole Nelson, 17, both of Rieder Street, Warsaw.
• Bobby G. Jones, 45, and Lori Bolesky-Jones, 38, both of East Eastridge Drive, Warsaw.
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 - Find $50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Tony Weisser, North Webster.
Fined $25 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jose Valdez, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Charmaine Bouck, Pierceton.
Fined $24.50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Bart Stouder, Nappanee.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Failure To Stop After An Accident - Fined $24.50 in October was Victor Mitchell, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Clifford Smith, North Webster.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in October, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Neal Minnick, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in October and license suspended 90 days was Robert Simcox, Warsaw.
Driving Without A License - Fined $50 in September was Walter Uribe, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in September was Hugo Alvarado, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Consumption of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in November was David Chupp, Nappanee.
Conversion - Fined $100 in October and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Jacqueline Ousley, Pierceton.
Judgment (court costs only) against and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Christopher O'Connor, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $100 and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Charles L. Traugher, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in June and sentenced to 30 days in jail was Aaron Arnett, Mentone.
Fined $50 in June, sentenced to five days in jail and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Brian Poliquin, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $100 in September and license suspended 60 days was Scott T. Egolf, Claypool.
Fined $50 in September and ordered to perform two days of community service was Douglas Rogers, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in June was Sheldon Devanathan, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication- Fined $50 in September were Jesus Hernandez, Warsaw; Rigoberto Rosales, Pierceton; and Geovanny Montes, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in July was Larry Smith, Rochester.
Fined $100 in February was Rick Sahagun, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Judgment (court costs only against) and ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee was William Landis, Warsaw.
Fined $49.50 in June, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Julie Webb, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $100 in February was Hediberto Silvestre, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $49.50 in December was Mike W. Gilliam, 48, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in January was Rolland D. Shepherd, 54, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December were Pamela S. Sullivan, 27, Warsaw; Kimberly Bradley, 19, Silver Lake; Randy L. Myers, 34, Warsaw; Angela L. Method, 34, Warsaw; and Carol Flenar, Etna Green.
Fined $27 in November were Lynn M. Oswald, 36, Syracuse; Christine L. Romack, 27, Warsaw; Reah M. Tom, 53, Syracuse; Daniel P. Graney, 35, Warsaw; and Erica Joyce Durand, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January were Julie A. Arnold, 21, Warsaw; Sherwood T. Peters, 42, Warsaw; and Vicki J. Scutchfield, 50, Claypool.
Fined $12 in December were Alex S. Calhoun, 17, Warsaw; Joseph S. Scutchfield, 28, Claypool; Richard A. Wolfe, 17, Warsaw; Michael E. Morel, 36, Winona Lake; William J. Lechlitner, 30, Warsaw; David E. Rapp, 18, Warsaw; Michael L. Stover, 18, Warsaw; Dawn A. Campbell, 18, Claypool; Medardo F. Pena, 30, Syracuse; Matthew P. Rakoczy, 25, Claypool;
Also, Jonathan R. Knisely, 19, Claypool; Matthew L. Lenfestey, 23, Warsaw; Todd D. Volk, 36, North Manchester; Matthew T. Zellers, 19, Warsaw; Roberto A. Duenas, 34, Pierceton; Corey L. Greene, 18, Warsaw; Joey K. Anglemyer, 21, Atwood; Kathleen E. Packer, 48, Warsaw; Daniel W. Drook, 43, Leesburg; Jeremy J. Hammer, 27, Pierceton;
Also, Leticia Nunez, 32, Warsaw; Stephanie K. Whetstone, 26, Mentone; David H. Shepherd, 31, North Webster; Cameron J. Vanlaningham, 20, Mentone; and James M. Willard, 24, Silver Lake.
Fined $12 in November were Ruthanne M. Malone, 28, Winona Lake; Teresa L. Dohner, 29, Warsaw; Patricia Maldonado, 22, Warsaw; Ryan S. Helser, 23, Warsaw; and Robert E. Phillips, 19, Milford.
Fined $7 in December were Paul D. Schrader, 36, Mentone; Jason A. Krauser, 27, Leesburg; Shawnee A. Green, 29, Leesburg; Kory D. David, 21, Leesburg; Kathryn D. Brown, 39, Syracuse; and Lisa Robinson, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November was Scott V. Slusser, 30, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in October was Thomas V. Truong, 25, Warsaw.
Log Book Not Current - Fined $17 in January was Jerry L. Garber, 63, North Manchester.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in December was Deborah E. Hinton, 28, Etna Green.
Fined $7 in November was Anita Hernandez, 27, Milford.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in December were Margaret R. Chappell, 39, Warsaw; Cynthia M. Semones, 25, Syracuse; Wendy J. Zartman, 25, North Webster; Reesha McLaughlin, 19, Warsaw; and Jimmie G. Kuhn, 61, Milford.
Fined $7 in November were Edgard G. Postigo, 18, Warsaw, and Timothy P. Kurtaneck, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Suann Harbes, 24, Milford.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in December were Carri L. Reiff, 21, Warsaw; Cindy J. Ulshafer, 54, Leesburg; and Phillip N. Saldivar, 21, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in November were Clint R. Pletcher, 50, Warsaw, and Kristine G. Ridenour, 32, Cromwell.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December were Carol K. Hughes, 57, Cromwell; Jose E. Espinoza, 44, Tippecanoe; and Mary J. Compton, 63, Silver Lake.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in December were Kacy I. Slusher, 18, Pierceton; Darrell E. Ponsler, 49, Pierceton; Bobbie L. Atkins, 29, Warsaw; and Carol K. Hughes, 57, Cromwell.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in December were Bobbie L. Atkins, 29, Warsaw, and Eric R. Workman, 23, Claypool.
Fined $7 in October was Jose C. Coronado, 29, Winona Lake.
Improper Headlights - Fined $7 in December was James K. Muguku, 22, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in December was Charles A. Poe, 22, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in October was Mark R. Utter, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Joshua A. Weaver, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in July was Hediberto Silvestre, 24, Winona Lake.
Failure To Signal - Fined $7 in November was Donald I. King, 42, Etna Green.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in November was Gina R. Holderman, 16, Leesburg.
Improper Display Of License Plate - Fined $7 in November was Joshua D. Schmucker, 19, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in November was Michael C. Crum, 18, Silver Lake.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Sale Of Tobacco To Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in November against Rhonda J. Truex, 33, Etna Green.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in January was Alice E. Waggoner, 67, Etna Green.
Fined $20 in December were Jennifer G. Shreve, 19, Claypool; Jack E. Craig, 28, Winona Lake; Ronald D. Truex, 49, Warsaw; Trent A. Wuchter, 33, Warsaw; Juli A. Garza, 39, North Webster; Tracy L. Howard, 29, Etna Green; Thomas J. Stump, 50, Mentone; Rianna L. Coy, 16, Syracuse; and Mark D. McGillem, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in November were Anna L. Herron, 57, Warsaw; and Melvin E. Keplinger, 38, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (November) Judy Creekmore, Warsaw.
Battery - (July) David Hentzell, North Webster.
Dealing Marijuana - (June) Julie Webb, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (May) Joel Rodriguez, Mentone.
Driving Without A License - (May) Rosa Jimenez, Pierceton.
Public Intoxication - (February) Larchell Wise, Mentone.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (January) Rachel R. Lehman, 18, Pierceton; (December) Joseph T. Busz, 29, North Manchester; Judith A. Metzger, 58, Mentone; Michael J. Magid, 47, Syracuse; Larry E. Garver, 33, Warsaw.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank of Indiana, successor in interest to First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Plantation Homes Inc., Plantation Homes of LaPorte Inc., Phillip L. Charais, Bombardier Capital Inc., Associates Housing Finance LLC, Deutsche Financial Services Corp. and Manhattan Mortgage Corp. Plaintiff seeks $1,724,268.30 due on promissory notes, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with possession of personal property subject to the bank's security interests and appointment of a receiver of the inventory and accounts of Plantation Homes Inc. and Plantation Homes of LaPorte Inc. Since the filing of this case, Triad Financial Services Inc. has been appointed receiver in this case.
• Kelly L. and John Garber vs. John E. Larty, West CR 200S, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 22, 1997, auto accident on CR 225S, east of Fawn Street. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Homeside Lending Inc. vs. Benjamin E. Canfield and Juanita I. Miller, North Hickory Street, North Webster; Indiana Department of Revenue; and Indiana Attorney General. Plaintiff seeks $72,140.83 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.
• Ocwen Financial Services Inc. vs. Ronald K. and Rene S. Smith, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse, and Banc One Financial Services, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $135,200 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.
• Thomas S. Armey vs. Wayne Howard, East CR 500S, Pierceton, and Robert Allen Logging, South CR 500E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Oct. 14, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of CRs 400W and 200S. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Bank America Mortgage, LLC, successor by merger to Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., vs. Kathleen L. Fuller, North Front Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $61,313.92 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.
• Liberty Savings Bank, FSB, vs. Rocky D. and Tara E. Bays, South Monroe Drive, Warsaw, and Kosciusko County. Plaintiff seeks $66,911.59 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.
• Creditmax Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus court costs: Robin Caverly, East Center Street, Warsaw, $7,871.63; Richard L. Brooks, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, $5,947.72; May B. Barton, North Eastshore Drive, Syracuse, $4,205.78; Jesse W. Ferguson, Stoneburner Road, Warsaw, $6,332.28.
• U.S. Bank National Association vs. Michael E. and Tracie L. Pickering, EMS W17 Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $63,294.80 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.
• Wyatt Feed Supply Inc. vs. Wilbur U. Mast, Ind. 19, Etna Green, and unnamed partners of Mill-Store Dairy. Plaintiff seeks (1) $68,900.38 due on accounts, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees,and (2) $42,145.31 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA vs. Lori L. Baldridge, East River Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,509 due on contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• PHI Financial Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Eric Pinkerton, North CR 300W, Milford, $3,752.19, and Velma Pinkerton, North CR 300W, Milford, $4,457.25.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Lisa A. and Robert A. Henson, East CR 900N, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $48,697.13 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
Gerber
Dana Lynn Handrosh-Gerber, Sunny Road, Leesburg, and Mark A. Gerber, West CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married May 4, 1996, and separated Dec. 1, 1999. There are no minor children.
Goble
Karen A. Goble, West Prairie Street, Leesburg, and Chad A. Goble, Boys City Drive, Winona Lake. They were married Nov. 14, 1998, and separated Dec. 29, 1999. There are two minor children.
Hall
Tara Lee and Carlos Ray Hall Jr., South McKinley Street, Warsaw. They were married May 17, 1997, and separated Jan. 5, 2000. There is one minor child.
Kuhn
Carol Leigh Kuhn, Mentone, and Michael David Kuhn, West Market Street, Warsaw. They were married July 20, 1991, and separated Dec. 1, 1999. There are two minor children.
Neer
G. Ann and Dan J. Neer, West CR 400N, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 3, 1991, and separated Nov. 26, 1999. There are no minor children.
Priser
Robert D. Priser, North Broadway Street, Mentone, and Joanna G. Priser, Barbourville, Ky. They were married Nov. 12, 1993, and separated in September 1995. There are no minor children.
Rudd
Melody Kaye Rudd, East Himes Street, North Webster, and Dennis Wayne Rudd, North CR 375E, Rochester. They were married Oct. 28, 1994, and separated Sept. 31, 1999. There is one minor child.
Salmons
John Bueford Salmons, North Main Street, Claypool, and Bobbi Jo Salmons, South CR 250E, Warsaw. They were married June 16, 1997, and separated Nov. 24, 1999. There are no minor children.
Stanley
James Steve Stanley, Sharon Drive, Silver Lake, and Patricia Ann Stanley, Clintwood, Va. They were married Oct. 13, 1994, and separated Nov. 10, 1997. There are no minor children.
Villareal
Raymundo Villareal, North Morgan Street, Mentone, and Suzetta R. Villareal, Pinecroft Meadows, Nappanee. They were married Nov. 8, 1986, and separated April 27, 1999. There are two minor children.
Weyler
Scott Aldon and Karen Elizabeth Weyler, North Sullivan Road, Leesburg. They were married May 2, 1986, and separated Dec. 30, 1999. There is one minor child.
Worl
Loria L. Worl, EMS T26 Lane, Leesburg, and Craig Worl, South Seventh Street, Pierceton. They were married Aug. 1, 1998, and separated Jan. 5, 2000. There is one minor child.
Yeager
Holly Yeager, South CR 750W, Claypool, and Scott Yeager, South Cherry Street, Akron. They were married April 24, 1993, and separated Sept. 20, 1999. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank of Indiana, as successor b merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. John, Lorrie L. and Charles L. Cantrell. Plaintiff awarded $9,379.33 by default.
• TMS Mortgage Inc. vs. Jeromi J. Beans, Misty S. Minnick and Larry Lindstrom. Plaintiff awarded $49,921.31 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.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Jeffrey T. and Penny Short vs. Gregory Whiteman.
• T-Marg Farms Inc. vs. Crispin C. Denbo and Nussbaum Trucking Inc.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Brad H. Bockman, et al.
• Marta Dunwell vs. D.A. Melching & Associates Inc.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Michael Gully and Richard E. Ward.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Brad A. and Trina M. Hensley.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Barbara Poe.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Katina and Dennis Jones. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $143 per week in child support. Dec. 15.
• Kenny and Tony Baker. Dec. 22.
• Charlene and Robert Tackitt. Mother and father each awarded custody of one of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $47 per week in child support. Dec. 28.
• Ronald D. and Judy K. Truex. Dec. 28.
• Neva Mae and Ronald David Burns. Dec. 30.
• Trena and John David Delp. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $31 per week in child support. Dec. 31.
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Kathy and Douglas E. Hougey.
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.
• Ell Arnett, also known as Ell Arnett Sr., and Sharon Arnett, 208 W. Calhoun St., Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $106,470. Debts: $129,317.
• Richard Painter, 11794 Robin Hood Drive, Cromwell. Chapter 7. Assets: $89,050. Debts: $95,613.
• Robert Witham, 808 N. Main St., Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $815. Debts: $12,890.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• William S. Reynolds, 57, and Linda Lydy Ward, 51, both of Wausaw Road, Warsaw.
• Daniel J. Trofimchuck, 40, and Jacqueline Sue Kepler, 29, both of U.S. 30E, Pierceton.
• Eric Edward Teune, 19, and Michelle Christina Cripe, 21, both of Clinic Court, Warsaw.
• Jose Ramero, 19, North West Street, Warsaw, and Debbie Sue McNees, 18, North Zimmer Road, Warsaw.
• Adam Wayne Sellers, 20, North CR 600W, Warsaw, and Kristen Diane Truex, 17, West CR 100N, Warsaw.
• Matthew Lawrence Laker, 23, Tania Dawn Ballard, 21, North Second Trail, North Webster.
• Charles Lynn Renschler Jr., 21, and Jody Nichole Nelson, 17, both of Rieder Street, Warsaw.
• Bobby G. Jones, 45, and Lori Bolesky-Jones, 38, both of East Eastridge Drive, Warsaw.
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 - Find $50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Tony Weisser, North Webster.
Fined $25 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jose Valdez, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Charmaine Bouck, Pierceton.
Fined $24.50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Bart Stouder, Nappanee.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Failure To Stop After An Accident - Fined $24.50 in October was Victor Mitchell, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Clifford Smith, North Webster.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in October, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Neal Minnick, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in October and license suspended 90 days was Robert Simcox, Warsaw.
Driving Without A License - Fined $50 in September was Walter Uribe, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in September was Hugo Alvarado, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Consumption of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in November was David Chupp, Nappanee.
Conversion - Fined $100 in October and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Jacqueline Ousley, Pierceton.
Judgment (court costs only) against and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Christopher O'Connor, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $100 and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Charles L. Traugher, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in June and sentenced to 30 days in jail was Aaron Arnett, Mentone.
Fined $50 in June, sentenced to five days in jail and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Brian Poliquin, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $100 in September and license suspended 60 days was Scott T. Egolf, Claypool.
Fined $50 in September and ordered to perform two days of community service was Douglas Rogers, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in June was Sheldon Devanathan, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication- Fined $50 in September were Jesus Hernandez, Warsaw; Rigoberto Rosales, Pierceton; and Geovanny Montes, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in July was Larry Smith, Rochester.
Fined $100 in February was Rick Sahagun, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Judgment (court costs only against) and ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee was William Landis, Warsaw.
Fined $49.50 in June, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Julie Webb, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $100 in February was Hediberto Silvestre, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $49.50 in December was Mike W. Gilliam, 48, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in January was Rolland D. Shepherd, 54, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December were Pamela S. Sullivan, 27, Warsaw; Kimberly Bradley, 19, Silver Lake; Randy L. Myers, 34, Warsaw; Angela L. Method, 34, Warsaw; and Carol Flenar, Etna Green.
Fined $27 in November were Lynn M. Oswald, 36, Syracuse; Christine L. Romack, 27, Warsaw; Reah M. Tom, 53, Syracuse; Daniel P. Graney, 35, Warsaw; and Erica Joyce Durand, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January were Julie A. Arnold, 21, Warsaw; Sherwood T. Peters, 42, Warsaw; and Vicki J. Scutchfield, 50, Claypool.
Fined $12 in December were Alex S. Calhoun, 17, Warsaw; Joseph S. Scutchfield, 28, Claypool; Richard A. Wolfe, 17, Warsaw; Michael E. Morel, 36, Winona Lake; William J. Lechlitner, 30, Warsaw; David E. Rapp, 18, Warsaw; Michael L. Stover, 18, Warsaw; Dawn A. Campbell, 18, Claypool; Medardo F. Pena, 30, Syracuse; Matthew P. Rakoczy, 25, Claypool;
Also, Jonathan R. Knisely, 19, Claypool; Matthew L. Lenfestey, 23, Warsaw; Todd D. Volk, 36, North Manchester; Matthew T. Zellers, 19, Warsaw; Roberto A. Duenas, 34, Pierceton; Corey L. Greene, 18, Warsaw; Joey K. Anglemyer, 21, Atwood; Kathleen E. Packer, 48, Warsaw; Daniel W. Drook, 43, Leesburg; Jeremy J. Hammer, 27, Pierceton;
Also, Leticia Nunez, 32, Warsaw; Stephanie K. Whetstone, 26, Mentone; David H. Shepherd, 31, North Webster; Cameron J. Vanlaningham, 20, Mentone; and James M. Willard, 24, Silver Lake.
Fined $12 in November were Ruthanne M. Malone, 28, Winona Lake; Teresa L. Dohner, 29, Warsaw; Patricia Maldonado, 22, Warsaw; Ryan S. Helser, 23, Warsaw; and Robert E. Phillips, 19, Milford.
Fined $7 in December were Paul D. Schrader, 36, Mentone; Jason A. Krauser, 27, Leesburg; Shawnee A. Green, 29, Leesburg; Kory D. David, 21, Leesburg; Kathryn D. Brown, 39, Syracuse; and Lisa Robinson, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November was Scott V. Slusser, 30, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in October was Thomas V. Truong, 25, Warsaw.
Log Book Not Current - Fined $17 in January was Jerry L. Garber, 63, North Manchester.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in December was Deborah E. Hinton, 28, Etna Green.
Fined $7 in November was Anita Hernandez, 27, Milford.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in December were Margaret R. Chappell, 39, Warsaw; Cynthia M. Semones, 25, Syracuse; Wendy J. Zartman, 25, North Webster; Reesha McLaughlin, 19, Warsaw; and Jimmie G. Kuhn, 61, Milford.
Fined $7 in November were Edgard G. Postigo, 18, Warsaw, and Timothy P. Kurtaneck, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July was Suann Harbes, 24, Milford.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in December were Carri L. Reiff, 21, Warsaw; Cindy J. Ulshafer, 54, Leesburg; and Phillip N. Saldivar, 21, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in November were Clint R. Pletcher, 50, Warsaw, and Kristine G. Ridenour, 32, Cromwell.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December were Carol K. Hughes, 57, Cromwell; Jose E. Espinoza, 44, Tippecanoe; and Mary J. Compton, 63, Silver Lake.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in December were Kacy I. Slusher, 18, Pierceton; Darrell E. Ponsler, 49, Pierceton; Bobbie L. Atkins, 29, Warsaw; and Carol K. Hughes, 57, Cromwell.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in December were Bobbie L. Atkins, 29, Warsaw, and Eric R. Workman, 23, Claypool.
Fined $7 in October was Jose C. Coronado, 29, Winona Lake.
Improper Headlights - Fined $7 in December was James K. Muguku, 22, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in December was Charles A. Poe, 22, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in October was Mark R. Utter, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Joshua A. Weaver, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in July was Hediberto Silvestre, 24, Winona Lake.
Failure To Signal - Fined $7 in November was Donald I. King, 42, Etna Green.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in November was Gina R. Holderman, 16, Leesburg.
Improper Display Of License Plate - Fined $7 in November was Joshua D. Schmucker, 19, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in November was Michael C. Crum, 18, Silver Lake.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Sale Of Tobacco To Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in November against Rhonda J. Truex, 33, Etna Green.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in January was Alice E. Waggoner, 67, Etna Green.
Fined $20 in December were Jennifer G. Shreve, 19, Claypool; Jack E. Craig, 28, Winona Lake; Ronald D. Truex, 49, Warsaw; Trent A. Wuchter, 33, Warsaw; Juli A. Garza, 39, North Webster; Tracy L. Howard, 29, Etna Green; Thomas J. Stump, 50, Mentone; Rianna L. Coy, 16, Syracuse; and Mark D. McGillem, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in November were Anna L. Herron, 57, Warsaw; and Melvin E. Keplinger, 38, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (November) Judy Creekmore, Warsaw.
Battery - (July) David Hentzell, North Webster.
Dealing Marijuana - (June) Julie Webb, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (May) Joel Rodriguez, Mentone.
Driving Without A License - (May) Rosa Jimenez, Pierceton.
Public Intoxication - (February) Larchell Wise, Mentone.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (January) Rachel R. Lehman, 18, Pierceton; (December) Joseph T. Busz, 29, North Manchester; Judith A. Metzger, 58, Mentone; Michael J. Magid, 47, Syracuse; Larry E. Garver, 33, Warsaw.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank of Indiana, successor in interest to First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Plantation Homes Inc., Plantation Homes of LaPorte Inc., Phillip L. Charais, Bombardier Capital Inc., Associates Housing Finance LLC, Deutsche Financial Services Corp. and Manhattan Mortgage Corp. Plaintiff seeks $1,724,268.30 due on promissory notes, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with possession of personal property subject to the bank's security interests and appointment of a receiver of the inventory and accounts of Plantation Homes Inc. and Plantation Homes of LaPorte Inc. Since the filing of this case, Triad Financial Services Inc. has been appointed receiver in this case.
• Kelly L. and John Garber vs. John E. Larty, West CR 200S, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Dec. 22, 1997, auto accident on CR 225S, east of Fawn Street. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Homeside Lending Inc. vs. Benjamin E. Canfield and Juanita I. Miller, North Hickory Street, North Webster; Indiana Department of Revenue; and Indiana Attorney General. Plaintiff seeks $72,140.83 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.
• Ocwen Financial Services Inc. vs. Ronald K. and Rene S. Smith, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse, and Banc One Financial Services, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $135,200 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.
• Thomas S. Armey vs. Wayne Howard, East CR 500S, Pierceton, and Robert Allen Logging, South CR 500E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Oct. 14, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of CRs 400W and 200S. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Bank America Mortgage, LLC, successor by merger to Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., vs. Kathleen L. Fuller, North Front Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $61,313.92 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.
• Liberty Savings Bank, FSB, vs. Rocky D. and Tara E. Bays, South Monroe Drive, Warsaw, and Kosciusko County. Plaintiff seeks $66,911.59 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.
• Creditmax Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus court costs: Robin Caverly, East Center Street, Warsaw, $7,871.63; Richard L. Brooks, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, $5,947.72; May B. Barton, North Eastshore Drive, Syracuse, $4,205.78; Jesse W. Ferguson, Stoneburner Road, Warsaw, $6,332.28.
• U.S. Bank National Association vs. Michael E. and Tracie L. Pickering, EMS W17 Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $63,294.80 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.
• Wyatt Feed Supply Inc. vs. Wilbur U. Mast, Ind. 19, Etna Green, and unnamed partners of Mill-Store Dairy. Plaintiff seeks (1) $68,900.38 due on accounts, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees,and (2) $42,145.31 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA vs. Lori L. Baldridge, East River Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,509 due on contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• PHI Financial Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Eric Pinkerton, North CR 300W, Milford, $3,752.19, and Velma Pinkerton, North CR 300W, Milford, $4,457.25.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Lisa A. and Robert A. Henson, East CR 900N, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $48,697.13 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
Gerber
Dana Lynn Handrosh-Gerber, Sunny Road, Leesburg, and Mark A. Gerber, West CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married May 4, 1996, and separated Dec. 1, 1999. There are no minor children.
Goble
Karen A. Goble, West Prairie Street, Leesburg, and Chad A. Goble, Boys City Drive, Winona Lake. They were married Nov. 14, 1998, and separated Dec. 29, 1999. There are two minor children.
Hall
Tara Lee and Carlos Ray Hall Jr., South McKinley Street, Warsaw. They were married May 17, 1997, and separated Jan. 5, 2000. There is one minor child.
Kuhn
Carol Leigh Kuhn, Mentone, and Michael David Kuhn, West Market Street, Warsaw. They were married July 20, 1991, and separated Dec. 1, 1999. There are two minor children.
Neer
G. Ann and Dan J. Neer, West CR 400N, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 3, 1991, and separated Nov. 26, 1999. There are no minor children.
Priser
Robert D. Priser, North Broadway Street, Mentone, and Joanna G. Priser, Barbourville, Ky. They were married Nov. 12, 1993, and separated in September 1995. There are no minor children.
Rudd
Melody Kaye Rudd, East Himes Street, North Webster, and Dennis Wayne Rudd, North CR 375E, Rochester. They were married Oct. 28, 1994, and separated Sept. 31, 1999. There is one minor child.
Salmons
John Bueford Salmons, North Main Street, Claypool, and Bobbi Jo Salmons, South CR 250E, Warsaw. They were married June 16, 1997, and separated Nov. 24, 1999. There are no minor children.
Stanley
James Steve Stanley, Sharon Drive, Silver Lake, and Patricia Ann Stanley, Clintwood, Va. They were married Oct. 13, 1994, and separated Nov. 10, 1997. There are no minor children.
Villareal
Raymundo Villareal, North Morgan Street, Mentone, and Suzetta R. Villareal, Pinecroft Meadows, Nappanee. They were married Nov. 8, 1986, and separated April 27, 1999. There are two minor children.
Weyler
Scott Aldon and Karen Elizabeth Weyler, North Sullivan Road, Leesburg. They were married May 2, 1986, and separated Dec. 30, 1999. There is one minor child.
Worl
Loria L. Worl, EMS T26 Lane, Leesburg, and Craig Worl, South Seventh Street, Pierceton. They were married Aug. 1, 1998, and separated Jan. 5, 2000. There is one minor child.
Yeager
Holly Yeager, South CR 750W, Claypool, and Scott Yeager, South Cherry Street, Akron. They were married April 24, 1993, and separated Sept. 20, 1999. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank of Indiana, as successor b merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. John, Lorrie L. and Charles L. Cantrell. Plaintiff awarded $9,379.33 by default.
• TMS Mortgage Inc. vs. Jeromi J. Beans, Misty S. Minnick and Larry Lindstrom. Plaintiff awarded $49,921.31 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.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Jeffrey T. and Penny Short vs. Gregory Whiteman.
• T-Marg Farms Inc. vs. Crispin C. Denbo and Nussbaum Trucking Inc.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Brad H. Bockman, et al.
• Marta Dunwell vs. D.A. Melching & Associates Inc.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Michael Gully and Richard E. Ward.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Brad A. and Trina M. Hensley.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Barbara Poe.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Katina and Dennis Jones. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $143 per week in child support. Dec. 15.
• Kenny and Tony Baker. Dec. 22.
• Charlene and Robert Tackitt. Mother and father each awarded custody of one of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $47 per week in child support. Dec. 28.
• Ronald D. and Judy K. Truex. Dec. 28.
• Neva Mae and Ronald David Burns. Dec. 30.
• Trena and John David Delp. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $31 per week in child support. Dec. 31.
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Kathy and Douglas E. Hougey.
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.
• Ell Arnett, also known as Ell Arnett Sr., and Sharon Arnett, 208 W. Calhoun St., Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $106,470. Debts: $129,317.
• Richard Painter, 11794 Robin Hood Drive, Cromwell. Chapter 7. Assets: $89,050. Debts: $95,613.
• Robert Witham, 808 N. Main St., Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $815. Debts: $12,890.
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