Times-Union Court News 01-22-2002
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:
• Jeremy William Doerr, 28, and Michelle Rae Kammerer, 27, both of East Boydston Mill Drive, North Webster.
• Alfonso Gomez, 23, and Amber Dawn Pauwels, 26, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Steven Lynn Iden II, 21, and Katarzyna Jankuc, 20, both of West Center Street, Warsaw.
• Maximino Mendoza Lopez, 28, Parker Street, Warsaw, and Jennifer L. Kamp, 19, East Rochester Street, Akron.
• Ronald C. Parrett, 35, and Lisa A. Poe, 37, both of North Indiana Street, Pierceton.
• Thomas L. Patterson, 45, Main Street, North Webster, and Morgan M. McGhehey, 30, Crystal Flash Road, North Webster.
• Daniel D. Sark, 40, and Carla J. Mahan, 42, both of EMS T6A Lane, Leesburg.
• Jeremiah Jeffry Young, 23, and Jennifer Lynn Howe, 23, both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
The following violation were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court III with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding. Unless otherwise indicated, the conviction is for a Class D felony. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $129.50 in court costs during sentencing in December:
Driving While Intoxicated - Sentenced for a August offense to 1-1/2 years in jail, of which six months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Thomas E. Keen, 32, Syracuse. The jail term can be served in work release if Keen is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $300 for a February 1998 offense; sentenced to three years in jail, of which all but eight months was suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; and driving privileges suspended one year was Carla Lewis, 40, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in work release if Lewis is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Driving While Intoxicated (Class A Misdemeanor) - Fined $50 for a November offense; sentenced to one year in jail, of which six months were suspended for probation; ordered to complete an alcohol treatment program; and driving privileges suspended one year was Donald J. Eckert, 28, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in work release if Eckert is qualified for and accepted to the program.
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 August was Chad M. Collier, 28, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in December were Bud Weiser, 20, Syracuse; Shawna L. Whitt, 18, Warsaw; Bradley M. Cox, 29, Syracuse; Angela K. Sauter, 21, Warsaw; Kerry F. Fuller, 37, Leesburg; Ashley D. Grimm, 17, Warsaw; James L. Page, 17, Winona Lake; and Travis A. Smith, 17, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in November were Ian E. Fussle, 20, Winona Lake; and Khrystal N. Plummer, 17, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in December were Mildrad L. England, 44, Warsaw; Glenn Mullet, 27, Warsaw; Sherry L. Runyan, 45, Milford; Sherrie M. 34, North Manchester; Charles D. Rush, 52, Pierceton; John Courson, 38, Warsaw; Jeffrey M. Feeney, 28, Syracuse; Zona J. Blackburn, 34, Warsaw; Courtney L. Ruggier, 17, Warsaw; Devin R. Heldenbrand, 17, Leesburg;
Also, Jeremy J. Whetstone, 19, Etna Green; Christina G. Longmire, 18, Rochester; Pedro A. Padilla, 26, Warsaw; Terry R. Likens, 47, North Webster; Rebecca L. Stutzman, 22, Warsaw; Helena L. Byrer, 42, Bourbon; and Joshua S. Targgart, 16, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in November were Troy D. Erichsen, 28, Warsaw; Aaron W. Kimball, 19, Warsaw; Jose Jimenez, 20, Warsaw; and Ivan S. Dominguez, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December were Derek W. Patterson, 19, Syracuse; Ryan S. Helser, 25, Warsaw; and Murray T. Bartel, 42, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in December were Curtis D. Farrell, 18, North Webster; Timothy Jetmore, 46, Warsaw; Lucas R. Bradford, 18, Silver Lake; Steven S. Fleagle, 45, Syracuse, and Joseph Khiev, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Travis D. Holle, 18, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in December were Bernardo Aguilera, 29, Winona Lake; Jeremy W. Doty, 29, Leesburg; Edwin C. Brinker, 66, Syracuse; Michael L. Nordin, 38, Syracuse; Bruce H. Faye, 47, Rochester; and Angel G. Guerrero, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November were Anne M. Burns, 56, North Webster, and Jose Jimenez, 20, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in December were Kenneth A. Schoendorf, 50, Milford; Ethell L.Hudman, 24, Pierceton; James E. Bach, 48, Warsaw, and Jason A. Lemler, 19, Bourbon.
Fined $7 in October was Troy D. King, 27, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in December were Ephraim Wo Lloyd, 19, Warsaw; Anthony R. McCoy, 19, Warsaw; and Ilie R. Travis, 22, Warsaw.
Log Book Not Current - Fined $17 in December was Robert L. Scott, 36, Tippecanoe.
No Registration - Fined $7 in December was Jerimy Horn, 23, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December were Penny M. Hepler, 40, Pierceton, and Darryl A. Detwiler, 35, Claypool.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in December was Kenneth L. Turner, 28, Claypool.
Fined $7 in November was Angelica Castro, 23, Milford.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in December was David W. Marcey, 45, Leesburg.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $10 in December was Michal D. Rice, 19, Mentone.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in November was Maria I. Cervantes, 30, Warsaw.
Illegal Display Of Blue Light - Fined $1 in August was Thomas E. Pratt Jr., 18, Bourbon.
The following people also paid $79 in court costs:
Allowing An Animal To Stray - Judgment (court costs only) against Dennis R. Shreve, 48, Syracuse.
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Fined $50 in December was Tyler W. Schultz, 17, Akron.
Fined $150 in October was Aaron P. Snyder, 15, Cromwell.
Fined $25 in October was James C. Alexander, 14, North Webster.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December were Tiffanie E. Zeisig, 21, Pierceton; Matthew A. Lafountain, 20, Warsaw; James D. Hall, 25, Warsaw; Devin R. Heldenbrand, 17, Leesburg; Jennifer J. Saylor, 23, Warsaw; William D. Huffer, 61, Warsaw; Jeffrey L. Williams, 33, Claypool; Stanley J. Flora, 39, Nappanee; Shannon Marsillett, 24, Warsaw; Mary K. Mills, 38, Rochester;
Also, Tamara L. Smith, 41, North Webster; Travis A. Miller, 20, Syracuse; Gabriel Zuniga, 26, Syracuse; David W. Semon, 33, North Webster; Tina Cervantez, 26, Warsaw; Deborah V. Conley, 48, Warsaw; James E. Covender, 31, Leesburg; Roger L. Carter, 43, Winona Lake; Carey J. Shank, 46, Syracuse; Jennifer L. Simmons;
Also, Joan A. Abbott, 59, Silver Lake; Mark O. Wagley, 19, Winona Lake; Cameron C. Cone, 19, Pierceton; James J. Hampton, 32, Syracuse; Alleyne S. Jenkins, 74, Syracuse; Robert R. Yeazel, 20, Pierceton; Edwin C. Brinker, 66, Syracuse; John F. Gagen, 57, Warsaw; Michele L. Clark, 35, Syracuse; Eldon R. Long, 25, Warsaw;
Also, April A. Estepp, 22, Warsaw; David J. Bennett, 20, Warsaw; Joseph D. Lawson, Warsaw; Leslie E. Jennings, 34, Warsaw; Michael T. Hendrix, 22, North Manchester; Heather L. Powell, 21, Warsaw; Candace M. May, 18, Warsaw; Larry L. Dennis, 31, Syracuse; Faith E. Reynolds, 44, Warsaw; Kim Pezan, 35, Winona Lake; Danny L. Robinson, 54, Leesburg; Christina G. Longmire, 18, Rochester; and Cynthia A. Gymrek, 42, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in November were Lisa M. Hubbard, 22, Warsaw; Jeffrey M. McClarnon, 44, Leesburg; Myranda D. Green, 19, Warsaw; Jason D. Weisser, 19, Syracuse; and Mark A. Johnson, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August was Jennifer J. Saylor, 23, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in December against Amber R. Zullinger, 18, Cromwell.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• State Farm Insurance Co., as subrogee of Dawn Bollenbacher, v. Ivan Yoder, West CR 750N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $7,291.25 as paid to insured claimant, Bollenbacher, after an Oct. 20, 2000, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs. The case was moved on a change of venue from Marion County.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone v. Laurie Boyer, Plymouth, and Greg Eads, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $4,816 due on promissory note, plus interest, possession of pickup and court costs.
• Paul and Linda Phillabaum v. James E. Hoover, Indianapolis, et al. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in Ketring and Blanchard's Ideal Beach at Lake Wawasee.
• Joyce Judd v. Robert Anderson, Oak Glen Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $850 due on lease agreement, plus court costs and $3,700 for personal property removed from residence.
• Dana Federal Credit Union v. Richard Rodgers, West North Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,000 for nonsufficient funds check, plus treble damages, attorney fees and court costs.
• Bambi's Roofing Inc. v. Kaleidoscope Interiors, doing business as Courthouse Coffee, North Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,723.21 due on account, plus court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Tricia L. Banes, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw, $7,904.66; William L. and Ann K. Drew, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, $3,240.81; Roy D. and Terrie L. Landrum, West CR 625S, Claypool, $3,506.53; Thomas L. Gibbs II, West Bobolink Drive, Mentone; James and Wilma G. Craig, East CR 600S, Warsaw, $18,764.55; Jack C. and Thania Harris, Clinic Court, Warsaw, $9,843.24; and Steve D. and Sheila Crowe, North CR 75E, Leesburg, 4,485.90.
• Bank One, successor to Bank One Indiana/NA, v. David Creekmore, West Prairie Street, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $5,142.12 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Citizens Financial Services, FSB, v. First Federal Savings Bank, Syracuse, and Finova Capital Corp., Chicago, Ill. Plaintiff seeks $800,000 due on promissory note, plus attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA v. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Harold Marsillett, Southside Drive, Warsaw, $5,715.46, and Scott L. Ficks, Lakeland Drive, Warsaw, $6,090.54.
Marriage Dissolutions
Gagnon
Peggy Gagnon, Leesburg, and Daniel Gagnon, EMS C27C1 Lane, Warsaw. They were married May 24, 1991, and separated May 11, 2001. There is one minor child.
Hay
Lisa J. and Robert E. Hay, Kosciusko County. They were married June 6, 1987, and separated April 4, 2001. There are two minor children.
Legal Separation
Bumbaugh
Criselda Bumbaugh, EMS D22A Lane, Syracuse, and Joseph D. Bumbaugh, County Line Road, Syracuse. They were married June 6, 1986, and separated Dec. 15, 2001. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• American General Financial Services Inc. v. Brian and Nancy J. Cannon. Plaintiff awarded $4,644.55 by default, plus court costs.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. v. Tobie L. Ummel. Plaintiff awarded $4,663.77 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Dennis C. Jensen) v. Leigh Ann Rumple. Plaintiff awarded $1,319.38 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Asset Acceptance Corp. v. MD and Lisa C. Umbaugh. Plaintiff awarded $16,895.72 by default, plus court costs.
• Citibank South Dakota v. Jeanne E. Beam. Plaintiff awarded $13,280.77, plus interest and court costs.
• First Select Inc. v. David N. Bunton. Plaintiff awarded $4,723.48 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Hurley State Bank v. Juan Adame. Plaintiff awarded $3,182.98 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, v. Amy E. Boone. Plaintiff awarded $3,401.02 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Bank One v. Geoffrey D. Reeser. Plaintiff awarded $12,906.55 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. the following people for the amounts noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Jo E. Hepler, $1,382.45, and Charles A. and Kristl K. Andrews, $7,679.86.
• Platinum Financial Services Corp. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs: Billy G. Hull. $3,218.95, and Jason S. Morrow, $5,472.96.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Timothy Lewis and Gwendolyn Ann Brissette. Jan. 7.
• Barbara Jean and Martin William Newcomb. Jan. 8.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Jason and Belinda Thrams v. David Bejela, doing business as McGyver's Home Repair and Construction, East Debra Street, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek $3,550 for failure to complete garage work already paid for. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Winona Powder, LLC, v. Creative Iron Designs, LLC, West Armstrong Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $13,895.57 due on account, plus court costs.
• Discover Bank v. Andres M. Hernandez, also known as Andres M. Martinez, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,228.92 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Birk
Ryan A. and Lindy C. Birk, East Country Club Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 9, 2000, and separated on a date not indicated. There are no minor children.
Ducheteau
Kelly A. Ducheteau, East CR 500N, North Webster, and James R. Ducheteau, EMS W26 Lane, North Webster. They were married July 27, 1996, and separated Oct. 21, 2001. There is one minor child.
Gayheart
Jimmy and Sherry Gayheart, West CR 100S, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 16, 1997, and separated Jan. 5, 2002. There are no minor children.
Hall
Sarah J. Hall, East Smith Street, Warsaw, and Dave Hall, Argonne Road, Warsaw. They were married May 3, 1996, and separated Nov. 20, 2001. There are no minor children.
Martin
Paul Martin, East King Arthur Trail, Cromwell, and Tonya Martin, Meadows Trailer Park, Nappanee. They were married Oct. 10, 1998, and separated May 16, 2000. There are no minor children.
Morgan
Tamara Jo Morgan, West CR 600S, Claypool, and Gary Lynn Morgan Jr. They were married June 6, 2000, and separated Dec. 17, 2001. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Larry W. and Nancy L. Holmes v. Letrecia M. Brown. Plaintiffs awarded $10,600, plus court costs.
• Rockhill Pinnick, LLP, v. Laura Newton. Plaintiff awarded $3,861.59, plus interest and court costs.
• OSI Portfolio v. Leticia Lopez-Pence. Plaintiff awarded $5,781.65 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Discover Bank v. Laura Stutzman. Plaintiff awarded $4,612.55 by default, plus court costs.
Name Change
• Kathy Santana's request to change the name of her minor child from Bethany Heather Brown to Bethany Heather Shell is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Bryan Todd and Robin A. Hughes v. Samuel Heath Jr.
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Daryl Shidler and Angela Messersmith v. Midwest Poultry Services, L.P., and Mentone Egg.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Anna M., Max A. and Connie Z. Byrket.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Cesar and Andrea D. Cuahuizo. Jan. 3.
• Thomas G. and Amy Cofield Searcy. Jan. 10.
• Alvin D. II and Jessica Elmore. Jan. 11.
• Amy L. and Jason M. Hall. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Jan. 11.
• Lu Anne (former name Harmon restored) and Keith Robbins. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $56 per week in child support. Jan. 11.
• Paula A. and David W. Potts. Mother awarded custody of couple's three children. No child support ordered at this time. Jan. 14.
• Julia and Byrus E. Arrowood. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Jan. 14.
Other Action
• Doreen and John Burnau v. Kathryn J. Blocher. This case is referred to mediation, with Edward W. Foley presiding.
• Gary and Deborah Trowbridge v. Samantha Olson. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel J. Siegler 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.
• Tara Chairez, 1827 Sharon St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $49,487. Debts: $67,763.
• Charles Donham, 506 N. Broadway St., Mentone. Chapter 7. Assets: $69,940. Debts: $102,292.
• Steven Shipley and Kim Shipley, also known as Kim Hieber, EMS D18A1 Lane, Syracuse. Chapter 13. Assets: $16,400. Debts: $36,356. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Jeremy William Doerr, 28, and Michelle Rae Kammerer, 27, both of East Boydston Mill Drive, North Webster.
• Alfonso Gomez, 23, and Amber Dawn Pauwels, 26, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Steven Lynn Iden II, 21, and Katarzyna Jankuc, 20, both of West Center Street, Warsaw.
• Maximino Mendoza Lopez, 28, Parker Street, Warsaw, and Jennifer L. Kamp, 19, East Rochester Street, Akron.
• Ronald C. Parrett, 35, and Lisa A. Poe, 37, both of North Indiana Street, Pierceton.
• Thomas L. Patterson, 45, Main Street, North Webster, and Morgan M. McGhehey, 30, Crystal Flash Road, North Webster.
• Daniel D. Sark, 40, and Carla J. Mahan, 42, both of EMS T6A Lane, Leesburg.
• Jeremiah Jeffry Young, 23, and Jennifer Lynn Howe, 23, both of Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
The following violation were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court III with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding. Unless otherwise indicated, the conviction is for a Class D felony. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $129.50 in court costs during sentencing in December:
Driving While Intoxicated - Sentenced for a August offense to 1-1/2 years in jail, of which six months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Thomas E. Keen, 32, Syracuse. The jail term can be served in work release if Keen is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $300 for a February 1998 offense; sentenced to three years in jail, of which all but eight months was suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee, to complete an alcohol treatment program and to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; and driving privileges suspended one year was Carla Lewis, 40, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in work release if Lewis is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Driving While Intoxicated (Class A Misdemeanor) - Fined $50 for a November offense; sentenced to one year in jail, of which six months were suspended for probation; ordered to complete an alcohol treatment program; and driving privileges suspended one year was Donald J. Eckert, 28, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in work release if Eckert is qualified for and accepted to the program.
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 August was Chad M. Collier, 28, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in December were Bud Weiser, 20, Syracuse; Shawna L. Whitt, 18, Warsaw; Bradley M. Cox, 29, Syracuse; Angela K. Sauter, 21, Warsaw; Kerry F. Fuller, 37, Leesburg; Ashley D. Grimm, 17, Warsaw; James L. Page, 17, Winona Lake; and Travis A. Smith, 17, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in November were Ian E. Fussle, 20, Winona Lake; and Khrystal N. Plummer, 17, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in December were Mildrad L. England, 44, Warsaw; Glenn Mullet, 27, Warsaw; Sherry L. Runyan, 45, Milford; Sherrie M. 34, North Manchester; Charles D. Rush, 52, Pierceton; John Courson, 38, Warsaw; Jeffrey M. Feeney, 28, Syracuse; Zona J. Blackburn, 34, Warsaw; Courtney L. Ruggier, 17, Warsaw; Devin R. Heldenbrand, 17, Leesburg;
Also, Jeremy J. Whetstone, 19, Etna Green; Christina G. Longmire, 18, Rochester; Pedro A. Padilla, 26, Warsaw; Terry R. Likens, 47, North Webster; Rebecca L. Stutzman, 22, Warsaw; Helena L. Byrer, 42, Bourbon; and Joshua S. Targgart, 16, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in November were Troy D. Erichsen, 28, Warsaw; Aaron W. Kimball, 19, Warsaw; Jose Jimenez, 20, Warsaw; and Ivan S. Dominguez, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December were Derek W. Patterson, 19, Syracuse; Ryan S. Helser, 25, Warsaw; and Murray T. Bartel, 42, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in December were Curtis D. Farrell, 18, North Webster; Timothy Jetmore, 46, Warsaw; Lucas R. Bradford, 18, Silver Lake; Steven S. Fleagle, 45, Syracuse, and Joseph Khiev, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Travis D. Holle, 18, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in December were Bernardo Aguilera, 29, Winona Lake; Jeremy W. Doty, 29, Leesburg; Edwin C. Brinker, 66, Syracuse; Michael L. Nordin, 38, Syracuse; Bruce H. Faye, 47, Rochester; and Angel G. Guerrero, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November were Anne M. Burns, 56, North Webster, and Jose Jimenez, 20, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in December were Kenneth A. Schoendorf, 50, Milford; Ethell L.Hudman, 24, Pierceton; James E. Bach, 48, Warsaw, and Jason A. Lemler, 19, Bourbon.
Fined $7 in October was Troy D. King, 27, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in December were Ephraim Wo Lloyd, 19, Warsaw; Anthony R. McCoy, 19, Warsaw; and Ilie R. Travis, 22, Warsaw.
Log Book Not Current - Fined $17 in December was Robert L. Scott, 36, Tippecanoe.
No Registration - Fined $7 in December was Jerimy Horn, 23, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in December were Penny M. Hepler, 40, Pierceton, and Darryl A. Detwiler, 35, Claypool.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in December was Kenneth L. Turner, 28, Claypool.
Fined $7 in November was Angelica Castro, 23, Milford.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in December was David W. Marcey, 45, Leesburg.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $10 in December was Michal D. Rice, 19, Mentone.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in November was Maria I. Cervantes, 30, Warsaw.
Illegal Display Of Blue Light - Fined $1 in August was Thomas E. Pratt Jr., 18, Bourbon.
The following people also paid $79 in court costs:
Allowing An Animal To Stray - Judgment (court costs only) against Dennis R. Shreve, 48, Syracuse.
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Fined $50 in December was Tyler W. Schultz, 17, Akron.
Fined $150 in October was Aaron P. Snyder, 15, Cromwell.
Fined $25 in October was James C. Alexander, 14, North Webster.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December were Tiffanie E. Zeisig, 21, Pierceton; Matthew A. Lafountain, 20, Warsaw; James D. Hall, 25, Warsaw; Devin R. Heldenbrand, 17, Leesburg; Jennifer J. Saylor, 23, Warsaw; William D. Huffer, 61, Warsaw; Jeffrey L. Williams, 33, Claypool; Stanley J. Flora, 39, Nappanee; Shannon Marsillett, 24, Warsaw; Mary K. Mills, 38, Rochester;
Also, Tamara L. Smith, 41, North Webster; Travis A. Miller, 20, Syracuse; Gabriel Zuniga, 26, Syracuse; David W. Semon, 33, North Webster; Tina Cervantez, 26, Warsaw; Deborah V. Conley, 48, Warsaw; James E. Covender, 31, Leesburg; Roger L. Carter, 43, Winona Lake; Carey J. Shank, 46, Syracuse; Jennifer L. Simmons;
Also, Joan A. Abbott, 59, Silver Lake; Mark O. Wagley, 19, Winona Lake; Cameron C. Cone, 19, Pierceton; James J. Hampton, 32, Syracuse; Alleyne S. Jenkins, 74, Syracuse; Robert R. Yeazel, 20, Pierceton; Edwin C. Brinker, 66, Syracuse; John F. Gagen, 57, Warsaw; Michele L. Clark, 35, Syracuse; Eldon R. Long, 25, Warsaw;
Also, April A. Estepp, 22, Warsaw; David J. Bennett, 20, Warsaw; Joseph D. Lawson, Warsaw; Leslie E. Jennings, 34, Warsaw; Michael T. Hendrix, 22, North Manchester; Heather L. Powell, 21, Warsaw; Candace M. May, 18, Warsaw; Larry L. Dennis, 31, Syracuse; Faith E. Reynolds, 44, Warsaw; Kim Pezan, 35, Winona Lake; Danny L. Robinson, 54, Leesburg; Christina G. Longmire, 18, Rochester; and Cynthia A. Gymrek, 42, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in November were Lisa M. Hubbard, 22, Warsaw; Jeffrey M. McClarnon, 44, Leesburg; Myranda D. Green, 19, Warsaw; Jason D. Weisser, 19, Syracuse; and Mark A. Johnson, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August was Jennifer J. Saylor, 23, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in December against Amber R. Zullinger, 18, Cromwell.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• State Farm Insurance Co., as subrogee of Dawn Bollenbacher, v. Ivan Yoder, West CR 750N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $7,291.25 as paid to insured claimant, Bollenbacher, after an Oct. 20, 2000, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs. The case was moved on a change of venue from Marion County.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone v. Laurie Boyer, Plymouth, and Greg Eads, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $4,816 due on promissory note, plus interest, possession of pickup and court costs.
• Paul and Linda Phillabaum v. James E. Hoover, Indianapolis, et al. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in Ketring and Blanchard's Ideal Beach at Lake Wawasee.
• Joyce Judd v. Robert Anderson, Oak Glen Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $850 due on lease agreement, plus court costs and $3,700 for personal property removed from residence.
• Dana Federal Credit Union v. Richard Rodgers, West North Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,000 for nonsufficient funds check, plus treble damages, attorney fees and court costs.
• Bambi's Roofing Inc. v. Kaleidoscope Interiors, doing business as Courthouse Coffee, North Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,723.21 due on account, plus court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Tricia L. Banes, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw, $7,904.66; William L. and Ann K. Drew, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, $3,240.81; Roy D. and Terrie L. Landrum, West CR 625S, Claypool, $3,506.53; Thomas L. Gibbs II, West Bobolink Drive, Mentone; James and Wilma G. Craig, East CR 600S, Warsaw, $18,764.55; Jack C. and Thania Harris, Clinic Court, Warsaw, $9,843.24; and Steve D. and Sheila Crowe, North CR 75E, Leesburg, 4,485.90.
• Bank One, successor to Bank One Indiana/NA, v. David Creekmore, West Prairie Street, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $5,142.12 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Citizens Financial Services, FSB, v. First Federal Savings Bank, Syracuse, and Finova Capital Corp., Chicago, Ill. Plaintiff seeks $800,000 due on promissory note, plus attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA v. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Harold Marsillett, Southside Drive, Warsaw, $5,715.46, and Scott L. Ficks, Lakeland Drive, Warsaw, $6,090.54.
Marriage Dissolutions
Gagnon
Peggy Gagnon, Leesburg, and Daniel Gagnon, EMS C27C1 Lane, Warsaw. They were married May 24, 1991, and separated May 11, 2001. There is one minor child.
Hay
Lisa J. and Robert E. Hay, Kosciusko County. They were married June 6, 1987, and separated April 4, 2001. There are two minor children.
Legal Separation
Bumbaugh
Criselda Bumbaugh, EMS D22A Lane, Syracuse, and Joseph D. Bumbaugh, County Line Road, Syracuse. They were married June 6, 1986, and separated Dec. 15, 2001. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• American General Financial Services Inc. v. Brian and Nancy J. Cannon. Plaintiff awarded $4,644.55 by default, plus court costs.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. v. Tobie L. Ummel. Plaintiff awarded $4,663.77 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Dennis C. Jensen) v. Leigh Ann Rumple. Plaintiff awarded $1,319.38 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Asset Acceptance Corp. v. MD and Lisa C. Umbaugh. Plaintiff awarded $16,895.72 by default, plus court costs.
• Citibank South Dakota v. Jeanne E. Beam. Plaintiff awarded $13,280.77, plus interest and court costs.
• First Select Inc. v. David N. Bunton. Plaintiff awarded $4,723.48 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Hurley State Bank v. Juan Adame. Plaintiff awarded $3,182.98 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, v. Amy E. Boone. Plaintiff awarded $3,401.02 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Bank One v. Geoffrey D. Reeser. Plaintiff awarded $12,906.55 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. the following people for the amounts noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Jo E. Hepler, $1,382.45, and Charles A. and Kristl K. Andrews, $7,679.86.
• Platinum Financial Services Corp. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs: Billy G. Hull. $3,218.95, and Jason S. Morrow, $5,472.96.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Timothy Lewis and Gwendolyn Ann Brissette. Jan. 7.
• Barbara Jean and Martin William Newcomb. Jan. 8.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Jason and Belinda Thrams v. David Bejela, doing business as McGyver's Home Repair and Construction, East Debra Street, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek $3,550 for failure to complete garage work already paid for. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Winona Powder, LLC, v. Creative Iron Designs, LLC, West Armstrong Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $13,895.57 due on account, plus court costs.
• Discover Bank v. Andres M. Hernandez, also known as Andres M. Martinez, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,228.92 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Birk
Ryan A. and Lindy C. Birk, East Country Club Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 9, 2000, and separated on a date not indicated. There are no minor children.
Ducheteau
Kelly A. Ducheteau, East CR 500N, North Webster, and James R. Ducheteau, EMS W26 Lane, North Webster. They were married July 27, 1996, and separated Oct. 21, 2001. There is one minor child.
Gayheart
Jimmy and Sherry Gayheart, West CR 100S, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 16, 1997, and separated Jan. 5, 2002. There are no minor children.
Hall
Sarah J. Hall, East Smith Street, Warsaw, and Dave Hall, Argonne Road, Warsaw. They were married May 3, 1996, and separated Nov. 20, 2001. There are no minor children.
Martin
Paul Martin, East King Arthur Trail, Cromwell, and Tonya Martin, Meadows Trailer Park, Nappanee. They were married Oct. 10, 1998, and separated May 16, 2000. There are no minor children.
Morgan
Tamara Jo Morgan, West CR 600S, Claypool, and Gary Lynn Morgan Jr. They were married June 6, 2000, and separated Dec. 17, 2001. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Larry W. and Nancy L. Holmes v. Letrecia M. Brown. Plaintiffs awarded $10,600, plus court costs.
• Rockhill Pinnick, LLP, v. Laura Newton. Plaintiff awarded $3,861.59, plus interest and court costs.
• OSI Portfolio v. Leticia Lopez-Pence. Plaintiff awarded $5,781.65 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Discover Bank v. Laura Stutzman. Plaintiff awarded $4,612.55 by default, plus court costs.
Name Change
• Kathy Santana's request to change the name of her minor child from Bethany Heather Brown to Bethany Heather Shell is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Bryan Todd and Robin A. Hughes v. Samuel Heath Jr.
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Daryl Shidler and Angela Messersmith v. Midwest Poultry Services, L.P., and Mentone Egg.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Anna M., Max A. and Connie Z. Byrket.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Cesar and Andrea D. Cuahuizo. Jan. 3.
• Thomas G. and Amy Cofield Searcy. Jan. 10.
• Alvin D. II and Jessica Elmore. Jan. 11.
• Amy L. and Jason M. Hall. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Jan. 11.
• Lu Anne (former name Harmon restored) and Keith Robbins. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $56 per week in child support. Jan. 11.
• Paula A. and David W. Potts. Mother awarded custody of couple's three children. No child support ordered at this time. Jan. 14.
• Julia and Byrus E. Arrowood. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Jan. 14.
Other Action
• Doreen and John Burnau v. Kathryn J. Blocher. This case is referred to mediation, with Edward W. Foley presiding.
• Gary and Deborah Trowbridge v. Samantha Olson. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel J. Siegler 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.
• Tara Chairez, 1827 Sharon St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $49,487. Debts: $67,763.
• Charles Donham, 506 N. Broadway St., Mentone. Chapter 7. Assets: $69,940. Debts: $102,292.
• Steven Shipley and Kim Shipley, also known as Kim Hieber, EMS D18A1 Lane, Syracuse. Chapter 13. Assets: $16,400. Debts: $36,356. [[In-content Ad]]
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