Times-Union Court News 01-29-2002
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:
• Richard Lee Mead, 38, and Kristine Michelle Smith, 35, both of Railside Drive, Syracuse.
• Jeremy Gordon Shaw, 24, Goshen, and Amanda Rena Hoyt, 23, East CR 550N, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Melissa J. Landis, $1,900.19, and Andrew J. Horn, $3,000.
• James L. Walmer v. Don Ness. Plaintiff awarded $89.73.
• Shamrock Village v. Andrew and Jami A. Denney. Plaintiff awarded $400.
• Medical & Dental Business awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ival J. Blocher, $441.13; Charles H. Thomas, $175.37; Bill Patrick Sr., $398.37; Richard and Tami Nelson, $419.42; and John Cooley, $889.31.
• Carlene M. Cripe v. Rick Small. Plaintiff awarded $600.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Sue and Tim Drake. Plaintiff awarded $399.02.
• One Call Water Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: John Ruiz, $130.49; James B. and Geneva Breece, $1,100.90; and Terry Bowser, $331.90.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park v. Jason Sumpter and Tina Cole. Plaintiff awarded $125.
• Paul A. Stoelting v. Jami Chandler. Plaintiff awarded $1,890.
• Dan Thompson v. Gary McGillem. Plaintiff awarded $1,424.35.
• Lanett K. and Marcus B. Lemaster v. James D. Railsback. Plaintiffs awarded $502.35.
• All Phase Mortgage Co. v. Maria and Martin Morino. Plaintiff awarded $400.
• Krista Hatfield v. Patrick J. Mettler. Plaintiff awarded $1,250.
• Etna Green Mobile Home Park v. Billie Baker. Plaintiff awarded $1,020.11.
• Lila Carmen O'Connell v. Tammy Easterday. Plaintiff awarded $136.29.
• Pilcher Technologies v. John Alexander. Plaintiff awarded $562.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors 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 $329.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jeremy Yoder, Cromwell.
Fined $25 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Tamala J. Huffman, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Phillip E. Klein, Milford, Eric J. Kimes, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Brian L. Gerard, Leesburg.
Fined $2,000 in August, sentenced to 185 days in jail and license suspended one year was Michael Shaffer, Warsaw.
Fined $70.50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Mitchell Yoder, Warsaw.
Fined $70.50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Kathleen Anderson, North Manchester.
The following people also paid $129.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in December and license suspended 90 days was Christian Baga, Akron.
Fined $100 in September and license suspended 90 days was Mirna Gomez, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in April and license suspended 90 days was Dorteo Paredes, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop After An Accident - Fined $70.50 in September was Andy S. Dunithan, Milford.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $50 in June was Emeterio Velasquez, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - Fined $70.50 in April was Tammy Taylor, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $129 in court costs:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in December and license suspended 60 days was Kyle Perkins, Warsaw.
Domestic Battery - Fined $371 in December and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Carter L. Quance, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $46 in December was Miles C. Spooner, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in July against Donald Northrup, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in June was Moses McNees, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May were Moses McNees, Warsaw, and Kelly A. Howard, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $100 in December was Garret LaRue, Pierceton.
Fined $46 in November was Michael Moore, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in September was Michael D. Wilson, Milford.
Fined $71 in August was Robert B. McCloughen, Syracuse.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $71 in December, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Travis Babendrager, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in October, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Gary S. Bowers Jr., Winona Lake.
Fined $121 in February, ordered to pay a $300 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Kenneth Case, Mentone.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - Fined $100 in October was Gary S. Bowers Jr., Winona Lake.
Carrying A Gun Without Permit - Fined $100 in September was Moses Lloyd, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief -ÊFined $1 in September was Andy S. Dunithan, Milford.
Conversion - Fined $100 in September was Emeterio Velasquez, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $71 in August was Terry J. Wood, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in July against Shawn Gamber, Cromwell.
Battery - Fined $100 in December and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Kimberly D. Ryan, Leesburg.
Fined $71 in August and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Greg A. Patrick, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Robyn L. Mast, also known as Robyn L. Kellerman, Syracuse.
Public Indecency - Fined $121 in July was John C. Lipton, Silver Lake.
The following people were found not guilty of charges:
Reckless Driving - (July) Thomas McClung, Nappanee.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (April) Niki Cumberland, Silver Lake.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (November) Tina Troup, Syracuse; John Rodriguez, Warsaw; Dave Creekmore, Leesburg; (September) Jeff Marshall, Warsaw; Terri Mitchell, Warsaw (two counts); (July) Juan Peredo, Winona Lake; (March) Kit White, Warsaw; (January 2001) Leola Nelson, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (October) Roberto Cervantes, Warsaw; (June) Robyn L. Mast, also known as Robyn L. Kellerman, Syracuse.
Battery - (August) Jerry S. Cripe, Syracuse.
Disorderly Conduct - (July) Todd Walls, Leesburg.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior Court I or Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• Clarence F. Meinert died Dec. 7, 2000, at age 90, leaving an estate valued at $520,314.80. Beneficiaries: Judy L. Meinert, daughter, North CR 175E, Warsaw; Jayne Brunetto, daughter, North Lindberg Drive, Warsaw; Kathleen West, daughter, Shelbyville; Patricia Meinert, daughter, Naperville, Ill.; Caryl Nolan, daughter, Brandon, Fla.; and Michael Meinert, son, Seattle, Wash.; and the Clarence Fredrick Meinert Special Needs Trust.
• Jessie Ruth Stickler died March 25, 2001, at age 84, leaving an estate valued at $942,683.94. Beneficiaries: Claypool United Methodist Church, charity; Christian Appalachian Project, charity, Lancaster, Ky.; Argos Dollars for Scholars, charity; Dorothy Starner, no relation, Claypool; Joyce Evans, niece, South CR 1000W, Mentone; Janet Starner, niece, Claypool; Jean Seiffert, niece, North Columbia Street, Warsaw; Phillip Surface, nephew, Mentone; Alice Marie Keirn, niece, Ind. 19S, Mentone; Linda Sims, niece, Fort Davis, Texas;
Also, Markee Adams, niece, Anaheim, Calif.; Paul Surface, nephew, West CR 900S, Akron; Randy Lozier, nephew, Peru; Barbara Page, niece, Lansing, Mich.; Juanita Sainer, niece, West Maple Street, Mentone; Gary Jeffers, nephew, Rockville, Md.; Roger Jeffers, nephew, Ind. 10, Bourbon; Carol Mason, niece, Springfield, Ore.; Rose Sellers, niece, and Jay Snell, nephew, both of Eugene, Ore.;
Also, Todd Snell, nephew, Elk Grove, Calif.; Mary Ann Pettit, niece, Fort Wayne; Charles Brothers, nephew, Crete, Ill.; Norbert Brothers, nephew, Pearl River, N.Y.; Robert Brothers, nephew, Hudsonville, Mich.; Carol Barker, niece, Long Beach, Calif.; Mary Jane Drudge, no relation, North Zimmer Road, Warsaw; Norman Drudge, nephew, Ind. 13S, Pierceton; Rex Drudge, nephew, West Shilling Road, Mentone; Marie Applegate, niece, South Redwood Road, Warsaw;
Also, Martha Klinger, niece, West Lake Street, Warsaw; Joyce Cumberland, niece, West CR 850S, Claypool; Ronald Hathaway, nephew, Remington; and Perry Hathaway, nephew, West CR 625S, Claypool.
• Robert E. Prather died March 9, 2001, leaving an estate valued at $814,637.53. Beneficiaries: Rosella M. Prather, wife, and James and Richard E. Prather, sons.
• Kathleen F. Greenman died Dec. 30, 2000, at age 72, leaving an estate valued at $583,734.10. Beneficiaries: Beneficiaries: David M. Greenman, son, Irving, Texas, and Linda L. Brown, daughter, Aurora, Colo.
• Lozier E. Burr died Dec. 30, 2001, at age 72, leaving an estate valued at $309,000. Beneficiaries: Michael E. Burr, son, Indianapolis; William L. Burr, son, Westside Drive, Warsaw; Kelly J. Burr, daughter, East CR 225S, Winona Lake; and Nancy K. Lewis, daughter, Fort Wayne.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone v. C. David Vanderpool, Coatesville. Plaintiff seeks $19,585.74 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Novus Services, doing business as Discover Card, v. David W. Harris, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,776.16 due on account, plus interest and 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: Ronald e. and Nicoletta Deck, Boys City Drive, Winona Lake, $3,618.38, and Randy L. and Lori A. Hadden, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, $7,207.24.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co., v. Rick Craft, Ra-Mar Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $17,159.96 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA v. Scott L. Ficks, Lakeland Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,090.54 due on charge account, plus court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Joe M. and Jaime Fuentes, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $31,878.67 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement as prior to other liens, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Capital One Bank v. Brent A. Collinsworth and Stephanie Zeisig, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $783.87 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Medical & Dental Business Bureau of Allen County Inc. v. Terry L. Loe, East Kiser Lake Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,358.23 due on assigned account, plus interest and court costs.
• Steve Underwood v. Kia Motors America Inc., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks return of payment for vehicle because of breach of warranty, plus attorney fees and court costs. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Ebbets Partners Ltd., as assignee of National City Bank, v. Barbara J. Gardonio, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $16,249.49 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Personal Finance Co. v. Dewayne J. Yoder, CR 31, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,857.67 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Providian National Bank v. Teresa R. Ellis, South CR 600W, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $9,317.82 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• City of Warsaw v. the following people for the amounts noted due for unpaid sewage fees, plus attorney fees and court costs: Darryn T. and Melissa G. Johnson, South Union Street, Warsaw, $112.31, and Michael J. Whitaker, East Sheridan Street, Warsaw, $242.72.
• David A. and Anamarie Morales, Pierceton, v. Donald E. Payne, Calhoun, Ga., and Superior Automotive Transport, Marietta, Ga. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of three counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Jan. 19, 2000, auto accident in Madison County. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Leonard R. and Elizabeth Draving, Gary L. Kiser and Willard Higgins v. John and Jane Doe and any and all unknown people claiming title to real estate in question. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in the second addition of Waw-Wil-A-Way Park in Kosciusko County.
• Wells Fargo Bank v. D&B Holdings, LLC; Indiana Statewide Certified Development Corp.; and Jerry Reiff, doing business as Reiff Construction, Columbia City. Plaintiff seeks $167,020.45 due on 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.
• Platinum Financial Service Corp., as assignee of Providian Bank, v. Tracey A. Yates, Columbia Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $3,323.09 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Titus Inc. v. Creative Iron Designs, LLC, Warsaw; John E. Buhrt, LLC, doing business as Burht Engineering and Construction Inc., Warsaw; Lake City Bank; and Norco Industries. Plaintiff seeks return of product by seizure, plus $16,206.33 due on account, $35,269.70 for breach of contract, court costs and an award for detrimental reliance and for intentional interference with contractual relationship.
• Cendant Mortgage Corp. v. Scott A. and Joanne K. Jones, Auditorium Boulevard, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $59,923.99 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 Dissolution
Kline
Cari L. and Jeffrey J. Kline, EMS T7B Lane, Leesburg. They were married March 26, 1994, and separated Jan. 15, 2002. There are three minor children
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, as assignee of Metris Companies Inc./Visa, v. Matthew C. Blue. Plaintiff awarded $3,255.03 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• 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 J. Brigham Jr., 3,932.49, and Charles R. Baker, $5,855.35.
• 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.
• Steven R. Hill and Brenda Swets v. Julia A. Arrowwood. Plaintiff awarded $350 upon delivery of the Affenpincher dog to Arrowwood. If the dog is not delivered on or before Feb. 28, the plaintiffs take nothing by way of their complaint. Court costs taxed to defendant.
• Ricky T. Fuller v. Dynamatrix Inc. and Dynamatrix Inc. v. Ricky T. Fuller and Rayco Steel Process Co. Inc. Ricky t. Fuller is declared owner of the milling machine and takes nothing addition by way of his complaint.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• KeyBank/NA v. Keith A. and Summer Scott, et al.
• Cendant Mortgage Corp. v. Deborah K. and Lee G. Weaver.
• J. Steven Jungbauer, by next friend, Eric Steven Jungbauer, v. John Doe.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Judy A. and Randall G. Stahl. Jan. 14.
• Lee G. and Deborah K. Weaver. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $95 per week in child support. Jan. 16.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• LaSalle Bank/NA v. Michael D. and Deborah J. Smith, South Bend; BNC Mortgage Inc., Indianapolis; and John and Jane Doe, unknown tenants at an East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, residence. Plaintiff seeks $70,313.71 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.
• National City Mortgage Co. v. Sharleen Miller, North Shaffer Street, Milford; National City Bank, Cleveland, Ohio; and Wawasee Community School Corp. Plaintiff seeks $158,147.87 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.
• Brian C. Hodorek v. George P. Garber, West Street, North Manchester. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damage resulting from a Jan. 14, 2000, auto accident on Argonne Road, Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Roger and Janet Gearhart v. Wayne Steele, Rochester. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for alleged negligent representation in two civil cases in Fulton Circuit Court. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Citimortgage Inc. v. Eddy B. Alcala, Ligonier, and John and Jane Doe, North Union Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $70,385.94 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.
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc. v. Susan and Steve E. Heckaman, South CR 200W, Claypool; American General Finance; Warsaw Community Schools; and DIL-2 Inc., successor by merger to Hoosier Propane. Plaintiff seeks $32,363.72 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.
• Tonya and Kent Coldren v. Paul O. Swonger, North Harrison Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 10, 2001, auto accident at the intersection of Lincoln and Center streets, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and requests at trial by jury.
• Rebecca M. Wheeler v. Jacqueline K. Huber, West CR 900S, South Whitley. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a May 24, 2001, auto accident near the intersection of U.S. 30 and CR 450E. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests at trial by jury.
• David J. and Tammy Hilliker v. Jared Van Ness, South CR 550W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 3, 2001, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 15 and Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and requests at trial by jury.
• Richard E. and M. Rita Dakin v. Perry F. Motolo, Merritt Island, Fla.; The St. James Trust of Washoe County, Nev.; Option One Mortgage Corp.; Kosciusko County Treasurer; and Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District, North CR 1200W, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $85,134.90 due on judicial lien, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of lien as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Washington Mutual Bank/FA v. Paul and Linda S. Caudill, et al. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate in question.
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc., doing business as America's Wholesale Lender, v. Yolanda M. Polston, Kimal Drive, Warsaw; Equicredit Corp. of America; and Providian National Bank. Plaintiff seeks $91,525.97 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.
• Karin A. and Keith McGrath, parents and next friend on behalf of minor, Calli Alane McGrath, v. Kosciusko County YMCA, East Smith Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for Calli's injuries from a Feb. 6, 2001, fall from the high beam during a gymnastics class. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Castillo
Shawn and Rebecca Castillo, both of Warsaw. They were married Aug. 7, 1999, and have not yet separated. There is one minor child.
Deardorff
Lori A. Deardorff, Kinney Drive, Warsaw, and Kevin L. Deardorff, West CR 200S, Warsaw. They were married May 14, 1983, and separated Nov. 4, 2001. There are two minor children.
Lackey
Susan and Monty Joe Lackey, both of Kosciusko County. They were married July 26, 1980, and separated Jan. 11, 2002. There are four minor children.
Lenfestey
Christopher Lenfestey, Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw, and Sara M. Lenfestey, Glad Street, Warsaw. They were married May 21, 1999, and separated July 16, 2000. There are no minor children.
Thomas
Rodney W. Thomas, West Spring Street, Etna Green, and Marcia Thomas, East Main Street, Atwood. They were married June 27, 1992, and separated Oct. 1, 2001. There are no minor children.
Wengerd
Miriam and Lewis Wengerd, both of Goshen. They were married July 29, 1961, and separated June 1, 2000. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Rockhill Pinnick, LLP, v. Laura Newton. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $3,861.59, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank v. Mitchell C. Patrick. Plaintiff awarded $37,397.14 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.
• Discover Bank v. Harry W. Price Jr. Plaintiff awarded $4,676.29 by default, plus court costs.
Name Change
• Kristine Paton's request to change the name of her minor child from Kendra Nicole Paton Roark to Kendra Nicole Paton is granted.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• First Union National Bank of Delaware v. Nelson J. and Maxine Millhouse. A previous default judgment is set aside and the case is dismissed.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Charlene Ann and Larry Gene Elliott. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $73 per week in child support. Jan. 16.
• Edith J. (former name Webber restored) and Robert A. Grigsby. Jan. 17.
• Joe and Elizabeth Lopez. Jan. 18.
• Crystal Ruth and Clinton Norman Hubler. Jan. 18.
• Benjamin L. and Deborah D. Flora. Jan. 23.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Michael T. and Sheryl A. Johnson.
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.
• Marvin and Cathy Schmucker, 10029 N. CR 500W, Milford. Chapter 13. Assets: $75,555. Debts: $80,108. [[In-content Ad]]
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Richard Lee Mead, 38, and Kristine Michelle Smith, 35, both of Railside Drive, Syracuse.
• Jeremy Gordon Shaw, 24, Goshen, and Amanda Rena Hoyt, 23, East CR 550N, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Melissa J. Landis, $1,900.19, and Andrew J. Horn, $3,000.
• James L. Walmer v. Don Ness. Plaintiff awarded $89.73.
• Shamrock Village v. Andrew and Jami A. Denney. Plaintiff awarded $400.
• Medical & Dental Business awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ival J. Blocher, $441.13; Charles H. Thomas, $175.37; Bill Patrick Sr., $398.37; Richard and Tami Nelson, $419.42; and John Cooley, $889.31.
• Carlene M. Cripe v. Rick Small. Plaintiff awarded $600.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Sue and Tim Drake. Plaintiff awarded $399.02.
• One Call Water Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: John Ruiz, $130.49; James B. and Geneva Breece, $1,100.90; and Terry Bowser, $331.90.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park v. Jason Sumpter and Tina Cole. Plaintiff awarded $125.
• Paul A. Stoelting v. Jami Chandler. Plaintiff awarded $1,890.
• Dan Thompson v. Gary McGillem. Plaintiff awarded $1,424.35.
• Lanett K. and Marcus B. Lemaster v. James D. Railsback. Plaintiffs awarded $502.35.
• All Phase Mortgage Co. v. Maria and Martin Morino. Plaintiff awarded $400.
• Krista Hatfield v. Patrick J. Mettler. Plaintiff awarded $1,250.
• Etna Green Mobile Home Park v. Billie Baker. Plaintiff awarded $1,020.11.
• Lila Carmen O'Connell v. Tammy Easterday. Plaintiff awarded $136.29.
• Pilcher Technologies v. John Alexander. Plaintiff awarded $562.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors 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 $329.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jeremy Yoder, Cromwell.
Fined $25 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Tamala J. Huffman, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Phillip E. Klein, Milford, Eric J. Kimes, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Brian L. Gerard, Leesburg.
Fined $2,000 in August, sentenced to 185 days in jail and license suspended one year was Michael Shaffer, Warsaw.
Fined $70.50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Mitchell Yoder, Warsaw.
Fined $70.50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Kathleen Anderson, North Manchester.
The following people also paid $129.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in December and license suspended 90 days was Christian Baga, Akron.
Fined $100 in September and license suspended 90 days was Mirna Gomez, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in April and license suspended 90 days was Dorteo Paredes, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop After An Accident - Fined $70.50 in September was Andy S. Dunithan, Milford.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $50 in June was Emeterio Velasquez, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - Fined $70.50 in April was Tammy Taylor, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $129 in court costs:
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in December and license suspended 60 days was Kyle Perkins, Warsaw.
Domestic Battery - Fined $371 in December and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Carter L. Quance, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $46 in December was Miles C. Spooner, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in July against Donald Northrup, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in June was Moses McNees, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May were Moses McNees, Warsaw, and Kelly A. Howard, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $100 in December was Garret LaRue, Pierceton.
Fined $46 in November was Michael Moore, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in September was Michael D. Wilson, Milford.
Fined $71 in August was Robert B. McCloughen, Syracuse.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $71 in December, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Travis Babendrager, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in October, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Gary S. Bowers Jr., Winona Lake.
Fined $121 in February, ordered to pay a $300 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Kenneth Case, Mentone.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - Fined $100 in October was Gary S. Bowers Jr., Winona Lake.
Carrying A Gun Without Permit - Fined $100 in September was Moses Lloyd, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief -ÊFined $1 in September was Andy S. Dunithan, Milford.
Conversion - Fined $100 in September was Emeterio Velasquez, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $71 in August was Terry J. Wood, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in July against Shawn Gamber, Cromwell.
Battery - Fined $100 in December and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Kimberly D. Ryan, Leesburg.
Fined $71 in August and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Greg A. Patrick, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Robyn L. Mast, also known as Robyn L. Kellerman, Syracuse.
Public Indecency - Fined $121 in July was John C. Lipton, Silver Lake.
The following people were found not guilty of charges:
Reckless Driving - (July) Thomas McClung, Nappanee.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (April) Niki Cumberland, Silver Lake.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (November) Tina Troup, Syracuse; John Rodriguez, Warsaw; Dave Creekmore, Leesburg; (September) Jeff Marshall, Warsaw; Terri Mitchell, Warsaw (two counts); (July) Juan Peredo, Winona Lake; (March) Kit White, Warsaw; (January 2001) Leola Nelson, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (October) Roberto Cervantes, Warsaw; (June) Robyn L. Mast, also known as Robyn L. Kellerman, Syracuse.
Battery - (August) Jerry S. Cripe, Syracuse.
Disorderly Conduct - (July) Todd Walls, Leesburg.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior Court I or Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• Clarence F. Meinert died Dec. 7, 2000, at age 90, leaving an estate valued at $520,314.80. Beneficiaries: Judy L. Meinert, daughter, North CR 175E, Warsaw; Jayne Brunetto, daughter, North Lindberg Drive, Warsaw; Kathleen West, daughter, Shelbyville; Patricia Meinert, daughter, Naperville, Ill.; Caryl Nolan, daughter, Brandon, Fla.; and Michael Meinert, son, Seattle, Wash.; and the Clarence Fredrick Meinert Special Needs Trust.
• Jessie Ruth Stickler died March 25, 2001, at age 84, leaving an estate valued at $942,683.94. Beneficiaries: Claypool United Methodist Church, charity; Christian Appalachian Project, charity, Lancaster, Ky.; Argos Dollars for Scholars, charity; Dorothy Starner, no relation, Claypool; Joyce Evans, niece, South CR 1000W, Mentone; Janet Starner, niece, Claypool; Jean Seiffert, niece, North Columbia Street, Warsaw; Phillip Surface, nephew, Mentone; Alice Marie Keirn, niece, Ind. 19S, Mentone; Linda Sims, niece, Fort Davis, Texas;
Also, Markee Adams, niece, Anaheim, Calif.; Paul Surface, nephew, West CR 900S, Akron; Randy Lozier, nephew, Peru; Barbara Page, niece, Lansing, Mich.; Juanita Sainer, niece, West Maple Street, Mentone; Gary Jeffers, nephew, Rockville, Md.; Roger Jeffers, nephew, Ind. 10, Bourbon; Carol Mason, niece, Springfield, Ore.; Rose Sellers, niece, and Jay Snell, nephew, both of Eugene, Ore.;
Also, Todd Snell, nephew, Elk Grove, Calif.; Mary Ann Pettit, niece, Fort Wayne; Charles Brothers, nephew, Crete, Ill.; Norbert Brothers, nephew, Pearl River, N.Y.; Robert Brothers, nephew, Hudsonville, Mich.; Carol Barker, niece, Long Beach, Calif.; Mary Jane Drudge, no relation, North Zimmer Road, Warsaw; Norman Drudge, nephew, Ind. 13S, Pierceton; Rex Drudge, nephew, West Shilling Road, Mentone; Marie Applegate, niece, South Redwood Road, Warsaw;
Also, Martha Klinger, niece, West Lake Street, Warsaw; Joyce Cumberland, niece, West CR 850S, Claypool; Ronald Hathaway, nephew, Remington; and Perry Hathaway, nephew, West CR 625S, Claypool.
• Robert E. Prather died March 9, 2001, leaving an estate valued at $814,637.53. Beneficiaries: Rosella M. Prather, wife, and James and Richard E. Prather, sons.
• Kathleen F. Greenman died Dec. 30, 2000, at age 72, leaving an estate valued at $583,734.10. Beneficiaries: Beneficiaries: David M. Greenman, son, Irving, Texas, and Linda L. Brown, daughter, Aurora, Colo.
• Lozier E. Burr died Dec. 30, 2001, at age 72, leaving an estate valued at $309,000. Beneficiaries: Michael E. Burr, son, Indianapolis; William L. Burr, son, Westside Drive, Warsaw; Kelly J. Burr, daughter, East CR 225S, Winona Lake; and Nancy K. Lewis, daughter, Fort Wayne.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone v. C. David Vanderpool, Coatesville. Plaintiff seeks $19,585.74 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Novus Services, doing business as Discover Card, v. David W. Harris, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,776.16 due on account, plus interest and 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: Ronald e. and Nicoletta Deck, Boys City Drive, Winona Lake, $3,618.38, and Randy L. and Lori A. Hadden, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, $7,207.24.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co., v. Rick Craft, Ra-Mar Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $17,159.96 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA v. Scott L. Ficks, Lakeland Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,090.54 due on charge account, plus court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Joe M. and Jaime Fuentes, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $31,878.67 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement as prior to other liens, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Capital One Bank v. Brent A. Collinsworth and Stephanie Zeisig, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $783.87 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Medical & Dental Business Bureau of Allen County Inc. v. Terry L. Loe, East Kiser Lake Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,358.23 due on assigned account, plus interest and court costs.
• Steve Underwood v. Kia Motors America Inc., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks return of payment for vehicle because of breach of warranty, plus attorney fees and court costs. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Ebbets Partners Ltd., as assignee of National City Bank, v. Barbara J. Gardonio, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $16,249.49 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Personal Finance Co. v. Dewayne J. Yoder, CR 31, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,857.67 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Providian National Bank v. Teresa R. Ellis, South CR 600W, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $9,317.82 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• City of Warsaw v. the following people for the amounts noted due for unpaid sewage fees, plus attorney fees and court costs: Darryn T. and Melissa G. Johnson, South Union Street, Warsaw, $112.31, and Michael J. Whitaker, East Sheridan Street, Warsaw, $242.72.
• David A. and Anamarie Morales, Pierceton, v. Donald E. Payne, Calhoun, Ga., and Superior Automotive Transport, Marietta, Ga. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of three counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Jan. 19, 2000, auto accident in Madison County. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Leonard R. and Elizabeth Draving, Gary L. Kiser and Willard Higgins v. John and Jane Doe and any and all unknown people claiming title to real estate in question. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in the second addition of Waw-Wil-A-Way Park in Kosciusko County.
• Wells Fargo Bank v. D&B Holdings, LLC; Indiana Statewide Certified Development Corp.; and Jerry Reiff, doing business as Reiff Construction, Columbia City. Plaintiff seeks $167,020.45 due on 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.
• Platinum Financial Service Corp., as assignee of Providian Bank, v. Tracey A. Yates, Columbia Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $3,323.09 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Titus Inc. v. Creative Iron Designs, LLC, Warsaw; John E. Buhrt, LLC, doing business as Burht Engineering and Construction Inc., Warsaw; Lake City Bank; and Norco Industries. Plaintiff seeks return of product by seizure, plus $16,206.33 due on account, $35,269.70 for breach of contract, court costs and an award for detrimental reliance and for intentional interference with contractual relationship.
• Cendant Mortgage Corp. v. Scott A. and Joanne K. Jones, Auditorium Boulevard, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $59,923.99 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 Dissolution
Kline
Cari L. and Jeffrey J. Kline, EMS T7B Lane, Leesburg. They were married March 26, 1994, and separated Jan. 15, 2002. There are three minor children
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, as assignee of Metris Companies Inc./Visa, v. Matthew C. Blue. Plaintiff awarded $3,255.03 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• 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 J. Brigham Jr., 3,932.49, and Charles R. Baker, $5,855.35.
• 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.
• Steven R. Hill and Brenda Swets v. Julia A. Arrowwood. Plaintiff awarded $350 upon delivery of the Affenpincher dog to Arrowwood. If the dog is not delivered on or before Feb. 28, the plaintiffs take nothing by way of their complaint. Court costs taxed to defendant.
• Ricky T. Fuller v. Dynamatrix Inc. and Dynamatrix Inc. v. Ricky T. Fuller and Rayco Steel Process Co. Inc. Ricky t. Fuller is declared owner of the milling machine and takes nothing addition by way of his complaint.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• KeyBank/NA v. Keith A. and Summer Scott, et al.
• Cendant Mortgage Corp. v. Deborah K. and Lee G. Weaver.
• J. Steven Jungbauer, by next friend, Eric Steven Jungbauer, v. John Doe.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Judy A. and Randall G. Stahl. Jan. 14.
• Lee G. and Deborah K. Weaver. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $95 per week in child support. Jan. 16.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• LaSalle Bank/NA v. Michael D. and Deborah J. Smith, South Bend; BNC Mortgage Inc., Indianapolis; and John and Jane Doe, unknown tenants at an East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, residence. Plaintiff seeks $70,313.71 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.
• National City Mortgage Co. v. Sharleen Miller, North Shaffer Street, Milford; National City Bank, Cleveland, Ohio; and Wawasee Community School Corp. Plaintiff seeks $158,147.87 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.
• Brian C. Hodorek v. George P. Garber, West Street, North Manchester. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damage resulting from a Jan. 14, 2000, auto accident on Argonne Road, Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Roger and Janet Gearhart v. Wayne Steele, Rochester. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for alleged negligent representation in two civil cases in Fulton Circuit Court. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Citimortgage Inc. v. Eddy B. Alcala, Ligonier, and John and Jane Doe, North Union Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $70,385.94 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.
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc. v. Susan and Steve E. Heckaman, South CR 200W, Claypool; American General Finance; Warsaw Community Schools; and DIL-2 Inc., successor by merger to Hoosier Propane. Plaintiff seeks $32,363.72 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.
• Tonya and Kent Coldren v. Paul O. Swonger, North Harrison Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 10, 2001, auto accident at the intersection of Lincoln and Center streets, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and requests at trial by jury.
• Rebecca M. Wheeler v. Jacqueline K. Huber, West CR 900S, South Whitley. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a May 24, 2001, auto accident near the intersection of U.S. 30 and CR 450E. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests at trial by jury.
• David J. and Tammy Hilliker v. Jared Van Ness, South CR 550W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 3, 2001, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 15 and Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and requests at trial by jury.
• Richard E. and M. Rita Dakin v. Perry F. Motolo, Merritt Island, Fla.; The St. James Trust of Washoe County, Nev.; Option One Mortgage Corp.; Kosciusko County Treasurer; and Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District, North CR 1200W, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $85,134.90 due on judicial lien, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of lien as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Washington Mutual Bank/FA v. Paul and Linda S. Caudill, et al. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate in question.
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc., doing business as America's Wholesale Lender, v. Yolanda M. Polston, Kimal Drive, Warsaw; Equicredit Corp. of America; and Providian National Bank. Plaintiff seeks $91,525.97 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.
• Karin A. and Keith McGrath, parents and next friend on behalf of minor, Calli Alane McGrath, v. Kosciusko County YMCA, East Smith Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for Calli's injuries from a Feb. 6, 2001, fall from the high beam during a gymnastics class. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Castillo
Shawn and Rebecca Castillo, both of Warsaw. They were married Aug. 7, 1999, and have not yet separated. There is one minor child.
Deardorff
Lori A. Deardorff, Kinney Drive, Warsaw, and Kevin L. Deardorff, West CR 200S, Warsaw. They were married May 14, 1983, and separated Nov. 4, 2001. There are two minor children.
Lackey
Susan and Monty Joe Lackey, both of Kosciusko County. They were married July 26, 1980, and separated Jan. 11, 2002. There are four minor children.
Lenfestey
Christopher Lenfestey, Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw, and Sara M. Lenfestey, Glad Street, Warsaw. They were married May 21, 1999, and separated July 16, 2000. There are no minor children.
Thomas
Rodney W. Thomas, West Spring Street, Etna Green, and Marcia Thomas, East Main Street, Atwood. They were married June 27, 1992, and separated Oct. 1, 2001. There are no minor children.
Wengerd
Miriam and Lewis Wengerd, both of Goshen. They were married July 29, 1961, and separated June 1, 2000. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Rockhill Pinnick, LLP, v. Laura Newton. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $3,861.59, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank v. Mitchell C. Patrick. Plaintiff awarded $37,397.14 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.
• Discover Bank v. Harry W. Price Jr. Plaintiff awarded $4,676.29 by default, plus court costs.
Name Change
• Kristine Paton's request to change the name of her minor child from Kendra Nicole Paton Roark to Kendra Nicole Paton is granted.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• First Union National Bank of Delaware v. Nelson J. and Maxine Millhouse. A previous default judgment is set aside and the case is dismissed.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Charlene Ann and Larry Gene Elliott. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $73 per week in child support. Jan. 16.
• Edith J. (former name Webber restored) and Robert A. Grigsby. Jan. 17.
• Joe and Elizabeth Lopez. Jan. 18.
• Crystal Ruth and Clinton Norman Hubler. Jan. 18.
• Benjamin L. and Deborah D. Flora. Jan. 23.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Michael T. and Sheryl A. Johnson.
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.
• Marvin and Cathy Schmucker, 10029 N. CR 500W, Milford. Chapter 13. Assets: $75,555. Debts: $80,108. [[In-content Ad]]
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