Times-Union Court News 02-15-2000
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:
• Troy M. Haines, 32, and Jacqueline Clapp, 30, both of West Woodland Drive, Warsaw.
• David W. Neff, 36, and Heather Lynn Buck, 24, both of East Market Street, Warsaw.
• Ryan Eric Keplinger, 23, Bunker Hill, and Hannah Louise Rensberger, 19, Garfield Street, Warsaw.
• Howard R. Jacobs, 41, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, and Penny P. Hoff, 36, West CR 100S, Warsaw.
• Troy S. Morrow, 30, and Brandie Jean Newman, 25, both of East Washington Street, Syracuse.
• Vance D. Kyle, 44, and Joyce A. Difilippo, 48, both of North Barbee Road, Warsaw.
• Robert J. Shinabarger, 41, Goshen, and Robin L. Mueller, 38, North Main Street, Milford.
• Rick J. See, 42, and Veronica S. Cogley, 41, both of Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• Carlton F. Arthur, 27, and CaSandra Sue Paight, 26, both of EMS B33 Lane, Warsaw.
• Grover F. Martin, 58, South Country Club Road, Warsaw, and Diane K. Dunkleberger, 54, East Garfield Street, Warsaw.
• Joshua Russell Brown, 20, and Amanda Marie Sellers, 18, both of Clinic Court, Warsaw.
• Robert L. Wilbert, 45, and Johnetta Renee McLaurin, 40, both of East Center Street, Warsaw.
• Michael L. Anglin, 53, Elkhart, and Diana F. Homan, 49, Widaman Street, Winona Lake.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• American General Finance vs. Albert and Mary B. Kern. Plaintiff awarded $1,183.71.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Abraham Gonzalez, $449.03; Patricia Petrulak, $827.21; Glen Schrock, $1,099.58; Martin Moreno, $128.57; Arvilla Stauffer, $548.52; Glenn A. Shipley, $65.31; Katherine Branham, $167.92; Terri Laird Marshall, $321.70; Noel D. Johnson, $86.33; Stacy E. Fuller, $524.02;
Also, Leslie Tinder Bays, $2,226.95; Christopher P. Fetters, $1,260.44; David E. Hernandez, $812.55; Laurie E. Fuentes, $850.32; Kim D. and William L. Sheller, $159.42; Michael Allen Sr. and Charlotte Schuh, $1,324.89; David E. Strange, $1,777.97; Mark Davis, $2,190.94; Rebecca Teetz, $1,795.61; Ronnie Grant and Julia Baldridge, $207.80;
Also, Kevin and Bonnie Willoughby, $316.57; Sherri D. Young, $312.88; Robin G. Blankenship, $2,985.24; Gregory R. Flynn, $341.51; Timothy Henk, $298.98; Lynette S. Hively, $379.99; Crystal Mouring Lewis, $948.38; and David Keith and Shanna L. Slone, $312.76.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michelle Kissling, $621.64, and Donald T. and Jennifer J. Stewart, $922.23.
• Trisha Miller and Brian Kukura vs. Jeff Castello. Plaintiffs awarded $3,000.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. vs. Troy M. Bulick. Plaintiff awarded $887.01.
• Rowena Womack awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Cheryl Eriks, $2,115.06, and Jimmy Coates, $957.70.
• First Step Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Peggy Carpenter, $3,000; Angela C. Caverley, $3,000; George Elliott, $2,954.03; William R. Garman Sr., $3,000; Pete A. O'Connell, $3,000; Billy Hardin, $3,000; Jesse Maze, $3,000; and Dennis C. Nice, $2,794.48.
• North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Steve Carman, $208.58; Raul Fuentes, $415.38; Jeremiah D. Jones, $426.94; Valerie Kirkpatrick, $379.96; Terry Lydy, judgment; Mike Miller, $182.82; Terry J. Nanney, $218.42; Terry Allen Wilson, $384.06; and Guillermo Zuniga, $468.52.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David Hayslett, $628.89, and Stacey L.and Richard Vester, $551.61.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kathleen Ocering, $339.94; Jeanie Burdick, $2,070.72; and Brenda Peconga, $586.63.
• Arvillee Earl and Tammy Marsillett vs. Roland Garza and Jennifer Marsillett Plaintiffs awarded $3,000.
• John Lloyd Properties vs. James Jeffery and Marsha E. Kellogg. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Maverick Motorcycle Inc. vs. Mike Keegan. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Kolin Young vs. Anthony and Cassie Leadford. Plaintiff awarded $1,036.
• Vernatter Ent., LLC, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David F. and Vickie S. Dittman, $382.98, and Mike Brown, $176.10.
• Professional Account Services vs. Paul Fretz. Plaintiff awarded $444.87.
• Grauel Enterprises Inc. vs. Sharon S. Purvis. Plaintiff awarded $500.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Anton P. Seban, $171.88; Jamie D. Stambaugh, $723.94; Sabrina S. Farmer, $1,536.25; Jennifer R. Stuart, $1,637.68; Gary Ousley, $307.70; Richard Meeks, $717.54; Misty Walters, $987.25; and Paula Kratz, $1,555.07.
• North Central Cooperative Inc. vs. Jerry Baker. Plaintiff awarded $2,170.41.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Nicole E. Tharp. Plaintiff awarded $938.
• Greg Mitchell vs. Melissa Crawford. Plaintiff awarded $1,093.63.
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 person also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $24.50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 10 days was Matt Kirkendall, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Reckless Driving - Fined $100 in January was Dustin Young, Milford.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in January were JoAnne Rife, Warsaw, and Christopher Yates, Burket.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $50 in January and license suspended 180 days was Jestin Sauer, Warsaw.
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in March was Bryan Gordon, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Conversion - Fined $50 in January and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Casandra Adkins, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in October and sentenced to 10 days in jail were Pascual Acuahuilt, Winona Lake, and Cesas Acuahuilt, Winona Lake.
Hunting In Closed Season - Fined $25 in January and ordered to pay a $20 replacement fee to the Department of Natural Resources was Ryan Sturm, Winona Lake.
Battery - Fined $200 in January was Chad Dailing, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in October was Antonio Tamayo, Warsaw.
Fined $500 in August was Shane Senter, Cromwell.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in January was William Kintzel, Claypool.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in September and sentenced to 120 days in jail was David Rivich, Warsaw.
Minor Furnish Alcoholic Beverage - Fined $50 in July was Gary Davis, Milford.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in June, sentenced to 30 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Nien Au, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $75 in June was Jason Puterbaugh, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in February were Diana J. Powell, 46, Claypool, and Matthew A. Klaassen, 16, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in January were Justin M. Miller, 17, Winona Lake; Rachel L. Bradley, 34, Silver Lake; Terry L. Leek, 41, Warsaw; and Loranna I. Sparks, 17, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in February 1999 was Ryan R. Strong, 20, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in January was Teresa L. Dobbs, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September was Nathaniel L. Fisher, 20, Bourbon.
Fined $12 in June was Jami L. Kreft, 23, Etna Green.
Fined $12 in May was Stephanie Wilson, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January were Mary L. Lowe, 74, Warsaw, and John K. Delong, 39, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in December were George R. Ruckman, 26, Warsaw, and Jan E. Beezley, 43, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in February 1999 was Ryan R. Strong, 20, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in February was Christopher E. Coy, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was Paul J. Kurczbuch, 32, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in February was Steven B. Petro, 44, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Flashing Signal - Fined $7 in February was Harry W. Nicholson, 54, Winona Lake.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in January were Leobardo T. Miguel, 19, Warsaw, and John K. Delong, 39, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in June was William R. Christian, 26, North Webster.
Fined $7 in June was Robert L. Baker, 33, Mentone.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in January was James A. Scarberry, 19, Etna Green.
False Registration - Fined $7 in January was John K. Delong, 39, Leesburg.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in January was Donald R. Barton, 32, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in December was Joshua J. Carpenter, 19, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in August was Mark Dillman, 30, Tippecanoe.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Street - Fined $7 in March was Cory G. Tom, 24, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September was Eric T. Estep, 18, South Whitley.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (January) Michael Privett, Warsaw (10 counts).
Conversion - (January) Luann Deafenbaugh, Warsaw; (October) Marcus Johnson, Winona Lake.
Public Intoxication - (October) Rafael Gonzalez, Warsaw; (September) David Rivich, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - (September) Aaron Torbet, Syracuse.
Reckless Driving - (July) Wesley King, Pierceton.
Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (July) Gary Davis, Milford.
Dealing Marijuana - (June) Nien Au, Warsaw.
Battery - (June) Jason Puterbaugh, Warsaw.
Intimidation - (February 1999) Larry Estep, Syracuse.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Sprint Publishing & Advertising vs. William Clapp, doing business as Kosciusko County Carpet Care, North Meadowridge Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,667 due on account, plus court costs.
• Gerald Hart vs. Sam, Diana and Eric Bowman, Ind. 13N, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for personal injury and vehicle damage resulting from a Nov. 5, 1999, incident near the Bowman residence. Plaintiff also seeks punitive damages and requests a trial by jury.
• Lake Tippecanoe Siding & Window Co. Inc. vs. Henri Carandante, doing business as CHI General Contractor, Ind. 114W, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $3,864 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel vs. Kathy Dawson, North Prairie Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $10,881.45 due on contract, plus court costs.
• Dunnico Inc. vs. the estate of Paul Tompkins, deceased, and Betty Jo Tompkins, Backwater Road, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $2,139 due on lease, plus $32.14 in insurance premiums, attorney fees and court costs.
• Mike's Heating, Cooling & Electrical Inc. vs. William and Judy Yates, South CR 750W, Akron, and First National Bank of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,163.55 due on agreement, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mechanic's lien as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Barton
Joy C. and Bruce M. Barton, Shady Lane, Warsaw. They were married May 28, 1977, and separated Feb. 2, 2000. There is one minor child.
McCook
Alan J. McCook, Brookview Drive, Warsaw, and Mary E. McCook, Sixth Street, Winona Lake. They were married July 16, 1994, and separated Oct. 30, 1999. There are no minor children.
Sizemore
Lora Sizemore, North Nancy Drive, Warsaw, and James Arthur Sizemore, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. They were married June 21, 1985, and separated Feb. 2, 2000. There are two minor children.
Wood
James Robert Wood, CR 29, Syracuse, and Lisa Michelle Wood, Goshen. They were married Jan. 15, 1993, and separated Jan. 1, 2000. 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
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Ford H. Olinger, $5,820.12, and Leah D. Jomes, $5,715.04.
• Symons International Group Inc. vs. Stephen L. Stout. Plaintiff awarded $3,545.74, plus court costs.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw. vs. Debora A. Salyers. Plaintiff awarded $5,486.09 by default.
• Randy M. Can vs. Jody and Curtis Weller. Plaintiff awarded $7,956.88 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Warsaw Siding Supply Co. vs. Doug Wilde, doing business as Wilde Construction. Plaintiff awarded $15,732.72 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Affiliated Family Dentists, PC, vs. Brenda K. Gilley. Plaintiff awarded $3,102.27 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Joseph C. Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $4,887.62 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• American Investment Bank/NA, formerly known as Tranex Credit Corp., vs. Rick and Tracy Campbell. Plaintiff awarded $7,848.82, plus court costs.
• United Companies Funding Inc. vs. Todd and Kim Boocher. Plaintiff awarded $72,182.40 by default, plus expenses incurred, court costs and foreclosure of agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Household Finance Corp. III vs. Roger Conley. Plaintiff awarded $4,253.71 by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Bruce and Sherri Obacz vs. Devries Manufactured Home Sales, doing business as Paul's Manufacturing Home Sales and KM Poured Walls Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Meck's Whispering PInes Inc. vs. Conseco Finance Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Corp.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Penny L. (former name Smith restored) and Paul A. Helman. Feb. 1.
• Steven and Kathy Vallee. Custody and support of couple's minor child to be determined at a later date. Feb. 2.
• Rex Young and Sheila (former name Bradley restored). Father awarded custody of two and mother awarded custody of one of couple's three minor children. Feb. 2.
• Cheryl R. and Thomas W. Swartz. Feb. 4.
Other Action
• Alan Kado vs. city of Warsaw. Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Rex L. Reed is appointed special judge in this matter.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Timothy Binion vs. Harold Teetz Jr., South Main Street, Etna Green, and Progressive Casualty Insurance Co. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Feb. 21, 1998, auto accident on Ind. 25. Plaintiff also seeks interest, court costs, punitive damages and, from Progressive, applicable limits under medical payment and underinsured motorist coverage. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Goshen Sash & Door Co. vs. Miller & Sons Structures Inc., East Main Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $38,584.06 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• American General Finance vs. Peter A. O'Connell, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,060.12 due on agreement, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• Lee Restoration Contractors Inc. vs. Richard and Brenda Kercher, Roann. Plaintiff seeks $12,157.82 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Fine
Tina M. Fine, Mentone, and Paul A. Fine, Pendleton. They were married Jan. 9, 1997, and separated May 10, 1997. There are no minor children.
Greene
Sheila Ann Greene, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Douglas Ray Greene, East Pierceton Road, Pierceton. They were married July 27, 1991, and separated in October 1998. There is one minor child.
Lesch
Scott D. Lesch, Kosciusko County, and Deborah J. Lesch, Milton, Fla. They were married Nov. 19, 1989, and separated May 28, 1999. There are four minor children.
Patton
Billie Jo Patton, North CR 150E, Milford, and Stephen A. Patton, North Main Street, Nappanee. They were married Nov. 26, 1994, and separated July 2, 1996. There are no minor children.
Young
Justin and Lisa Rene Young, East CR 1000S, Claypool. They were married Aug. 3, 1998, and separated Jan. 7, 2000. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• American General Finance vs. Evelyn Simpson. Plaintiff awarded $4,641.97, plus court costs.
Name Change
• Jeannette Nadine Cormican's request to change her name to Jeannette Nadine Vickery is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Holly B. Wilson vs. Debra Warren.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Tina M. and Dean M. Wilson. Jan. 31.
• Kenneth E. and Michelle M. Brewer. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Jan. 31.
• Jeffrey M. McClarnon and Colleen L. (former name Murphy restored). Feb. 1.
• Tylynn G. (former name Arnold restored) and John C. Heeter. Feb. 2.
• Jennifer (former name Jenkins restored) and James Coleman. Feb. 2.
• Josh R. and Sara J. Danner. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. Feb. 2.
• Krystal and Warren Richey. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $99 per week in child support. Feb. 3.
• Rosario (former name Canales restored) and Victor A. De Leon. Feb. 4.
• Lara A. (former name Burris restored) and Kent A. French. Feb. 4.
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Lori Ann and Randy Lee Haddan.
Other Action
• First National Bank of Chicago vs. Nancy C. Olivares. The Hon. Douglas B. Morton, judge of Fulton Circuit Court, is appointed special judge in this matter.
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.
• Nelson Carlson, 810 Jefferson St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $24,600. Debts: $60,429.
• Jeffrey Ousley, 2225 S. CR 550W, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,725. Debts: $8,195.
• Danny Sommers and Shelly Sommers, also known as Shelly Page, 852 W. Centennial St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $63,440. Debts: $113,129.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Troy M. Haines, 32, and Jacqueline Clapp, 30, both of West Woodland Drive, Warsaw.
• David W. Neff, 36, and Heather Lynn Buck, 24, both of East Market Street, Warsaw.
• Ryan Eric Keplinger, 23, Bunker Hill, and Hannah Louise Rensberger, 19, Garfield Street, Warsaw.
• Howard R. Jacobs, 41, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, and Penny P. Hoff, 36, West CR 100S, Warsaw.
• Troy S. Morrow, 30, and Brandie Jean Newman, 25, both of East Washington Street, Syracuse.
• Vance D. Kyle, 44, and Joyce A. Difilippo, 48, both of North Barbee Road, Warsaw.
• Robert J. Shinabarger, 41, Goshen, and Robin L. Mueller, 38, North Main Street, Milford.
• Rick J. See, 42, and Veronica S. Cogley, 41, both of Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• Carlton F. Arthur, 27, and CaSandra Sue Paight, 26, both of EMS B33 Lane, Warsaw.
• Grover F. Martin, 58, South Country Club Road, Warsaw, and Diane K. Dunkleberger, 54, East Garfield Street, Warsaw.
• Joshua Russell Brown, 20, and Amanda Marie Sellers, 18, both of Clinic Court, Warsaw.
• Robert L. Wilbert, 45, and Johnetta Renee McLaurin, 40, both of East Center Street, Warsaw.
• Michael L. Anglin, 53, Elkhart, and Diana F. Homan, 49, Widaman Street, Winona Lake.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• American General Finance vs. Albert and Mary B. Kern. Plaintiff awarded $1,183.71.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Abraham Gonzalez, $449.03; Patricia Petrulak, $827.21; Glen Schrock, $1,099.58; Martin Moreno, $128.57; Arvilla Stauffer, $548.52; Glenn A. Shipley, $65.31; Katherine Branham, $167.92; Terri Laird Marshall, $321.70; Noel D. Johnson, $86.33; Stacy E. Fuller, $524.02;
Also, Leslie Tinder Bays, $2,226.95; Christopher P. Fetters, $1,260.44; David E. Hernandez, $812.55; Laurie E. Fuentes, $850.32; Kim D. and William L. Sheller, $159.42; Michael Allen Sr. and Charlotte Schuh, $1,324.89; David E. Strange, $1,777.97; Mark Davis, $2,190.94; Rebecca Teetz, $1,795.61; Ronnie Grant and Julia Baldridge, $207.80;
Also, Kevin and Bonnie Willoughby, $316.57; Sherri D. Young, $312.88; Robin G. Blankenship, $2,985.24; Gregory R. Flynn, $341.51; Timothy Henk, $298.98; Lynette S. Hively, $379.99; Crystal Mouring Lewis, $948.38; and David Keith and Shanna L. Slone, $312.76.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michelle Kissling, $621.64, and Donald T. and Jennifer J. Stewart, $922.23.
• Trisha Miller and Brian Kukura vs. Jeff Castello. Plaintiffs awarded $3,000.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. vs. Troy M. Bulick. Plaintiff awarded $887.01.
• Rowena Womack awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Cheryl Eriks, $2,115.06, and Jimmy Coates, $957.70.
• First Step Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Peggy Carpenter, $3,000; Angela C. Caverley, $3,000; George Elliott, $2,954.03; William R. Garman Sr., $3,000; Pete A. O'Connell, $3,000; Billy Hardin, $3,000; Jesse Maze, $3,000; and Dennis C. Nice, $2,794.48.
• North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Steve Carman, $208.58; Raul Fuentes, $415.38; Jeremiah D. Jones, $426.94; Valerie Kirkpatrick, $379.96; Terry Lydy, judgment; Mike Miller, $182.82; Terry J. Nanney, $218.42; Terry Allen Wilson, $384.06; and Guillermo Zuniga, $468.52.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David Hayslett, $628.89, and Stacey L.and Richard Vester, $551.61.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kathleen Ocering, $339.94; Jeanie Burdick, $2,070.72; and Brenda Peconga, $586.63.
• Arvillee Earl and Tammy Marsillett vs. Roland Garza and Jennifer Marsillett Plaintiffs awarded $3,000.
• John Lloyd Properties vs. James Jeffery and Marsha E. Kellogg. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Maverick Motorcycle Inc. vs. Mike Keegan. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Kolin Young vs. Anthony and Cassie Leadford. Plaintiff awarded $1,036.
• Vernatter Ent., LLC, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David F. and Vickie S. Dittman, $382.98, and Mike Brown, $176.10.
• Professional Account Services vs. Paul Fretz. Plaintiff awarded $444.87.
• Grauel Enterprises Inc. vs. Sharon S. Purvis. Plaintiff awarded $500.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Anton P. Seban, $171.88; Jamie D. Stambaugh, $723.94; Sabrina S. Farmer, $1,536.25; Jennifer R. Stuart, $1,637.68; Gary Ousley, $307.70; Richard Meeks, $717.54; Misty Walters, $987.25; and Paula Kratz, $1,555.07.
• North Central Cooperative Inc. vs. Jerry Baker. Plaintiff awarded $2,170.41.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Nicole E. Tharp. Plaintiff awarded $938.
• Greg Mitchell vs. Melissa Crawford. Plaintiff awarded $1,093.63.
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 person also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $24.50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 10 days was Matt Kirkendall, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Reckless Driving - Fined $100 in January was Dustin Young, Milford.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in January were JoAnne Rife, Warsaw, and Christopher Yates, Burket.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $50 in January and license suspended 180 days was Jestin Sauer, Warsaw.
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in March was Bryan Gordon, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Conversion - Fined $50 in January and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Casandra Adkins, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in October and sentenced to 10 days in jail were Pascual Acuahuilt, Winona Lake, and Cesas Acuahuilt, Winona Lake.
Hunting In Closed Season - Fined $25 in January and ordered to pay a $20 replacement fee to the Department of Natural Resources was Ryan Sturm, Winona Lake.
Battery - Fined $200 in January was Chad Dailing, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in October was Antonio Tamayo, Warsaw.
Fined $500 in August was Shane Senter, Cromwell.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in January was William Kintzel, Claypool.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in September and sentenced to 120 days in jail was David Rivich, Warsaw.
Minor Furnish Alcoholic Beverage - Fined $50 in July was Gary Davis, Milford.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in June, sentenced to 30 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Nien Au, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $75 in June was Jason Puterbaugh, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in February were Diana J. Powell, 46, Claypool, and Matthew A. Klaassen, 16, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in January were Justin M. Miller, 17, Winona Lake; Rachel L. Bradley, 34, Silver Lake; Terry L. Leek, 41, Warsaw; and Loranna I. Sparks, 17, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in February 1999 was Ryan R. Strong, 20, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in January was Teresa L. Dobbs, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September was Nathaniel L. Fisher, 20, Bourbon.
Fined $12 in June was Jami L. Kreft, 23, Etna Green.
Fined $12 in May was Stephanie Wilson, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January were Mary L. Lowe, 74, Warsaw, and John K. Delong, 39, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in December were George R. Ruckman, 26, Warsaw, and Jan E. Beezley, 43, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in February 1999 was Ryan R. Strong, 20, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in February was Christopher E. Coy, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was Paul J. Kurczbuch, 32, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in February was Steven B. Petro, 44, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Flashing Signal - Fined $7 in February was Harry W. Nicholson, 54, Winona Lake.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in January were Leobardo T. Miguel, 19, Warsaw, and John K. Delong, 39, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in June was William R. Christian, 26, North Webster.
Fined $7 in June was Robert L. Baker, 33, Mentone.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in January was James A. Scarberry, 19, Etna Green.
False Registration - Fined $7 in January was John K. Delong, 39, Leesburg.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in January was Donald R. Barton, 32, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in December was Joshua J. Carpenter, 19, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in August was Mark Dillman, 30, Tippecanoe.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Street - Fined $7 in March was Cory G. Tom, 24, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September was Eric T. Estep, 18, South Whitley.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (January) Michael Privett, Warsaw (10 counts).
Conversion - (January) Luann Deafenbaugh, Warsaw; (October) Marcus Johnson, Winona Lake.
Public Intoxication - (October) Rafael Gonzalez, Warsaw; (September) David Rivich, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - (September) Aaron Torbet, Syracuse.
Reckless Driving - (July) Wesley King, Pierceton.
Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (July) Gary Davis, Milford.
Dealing Marijuana - (June) Nien Au, Warsaw.
Battery - (June) Jason Puterbaugh, Warsaw.
Intimidation - (February 1999) Larry Estep, Syracuse.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Sprint Publishing & Advertising vs. William Clapp, doing business as Kosciusko County Carpet Care, North Meadowridge Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,667 due on account, plus court costs.
• Gerald Hart vs. Sam, Diana and Eric Bowman, Ind. 13N, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for personal injury and vehicle damage resulting from a Nov. 5, 1999, incident near the Bowman residence. Plaintiff also seeks punitive damages and requests a trial by jury.
• Lake Tippecanoe Siding & Window Co. Inc. vs. Henri Carandante, doing business as CHI General Contractor, Ind. 114W, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $3,864 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel vs. Kathy Dawson, North Prairie Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $10,881.45 due on contract, plus court costs.
• Dunnico Inc. vs. the estate of Paul Tompkins, deceased, and Betty Jo Tompkins, Backwater Road, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $2,139 due on lease, plus $32.14 in insurance premiums, attorney fees and court costs.
• Mike's Heating, Cooling & Electrical Inc. vs. William and Judy Yates, South CR 750W, Akron, and First National Bank of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,163.55 due on agreement, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mechanic's lien as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Marriage Dissolutions
Barton
Joy C. and Bruce M. Barton, Shady Lane, Warsaw. They were married May 28, 1977, and separated Feb. 2, 2000. There is one minor child.
McCook
Alan J. McCook, Brookview Drive, Warsaw, and Mary E. McCook, Sixth Street, Winona Lake. They were married July 16, 1994, and separated Oct. 30, 1999. There are no minor children.
Sizemore
Lora Sizemore, North Nancy Drive, Warsaw, and James Arthur Sizemore, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. They were married June 21, 1985, and separated Feb. 2, 2000. There are two minor children.
Wood
James Robert Wood, CR 29, Syracuse, and Lisa Michelle Wood, Goshen. They were married Jan. 15, 1993, and separated Jan. 1, 2000. 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
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Ford H. Olinger, $5,820.12, and Leah D. Jomes, $5,715.04.
• Symons International Group Inc. vs. Stephen L. Stout. Plaintiff awarded $3,545.74, plus court costs.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw. vs. Debora A. Salyers. Plaintiff awarded $5,486.09 by default.
• Randy M. Can vs. Jody and Curtis Weller. Plaintiff awarded $7,956.88 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Warsaw Siding Supply Co. vs. Doug Wilde, doing business as Wilde Construction. Plaintiff awarded $15,732.72 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Affiliated Family Dentists, PC, vs. Brenda K. Gilley. Plaintiff awarded $3,102.27 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Joseph C. Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $4,887.62 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• American Investment Bank/NA, formerly known as Tranex Credit Corp., vs. Rick and Tracy Campbell. Plaintiff awarded $7,848.82, plus court costs.
• United Companies Funding Inc. vs. Todd and Kim Boocher. Plaintiff awarded $72,182.40 by default, plus expenses incurred, court costs and foreclosure of agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Household Finance Corp. III vs. Roger Conley. Plaintiff awarded $4,253.71 by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Bruce and Sherri Obacz vs. Devries Manufactured Home Sales, doing business as Paul's Manufacturing Home Sales and KM Poured Walls Inc. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Meck's Whispering PInes Inc. vs. Conseco Finance Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Corp.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Penny L. (former name Smith restored) and Paul A. Helman. Feb. 1.
• Steven and Kathy Vallee. Custody and support of couple's minor child to be determined at a later date. Feb. 2.
• Rex Young and Sheila (former name Bradley restored). Father awarded custody of two and mother awarded custody of one of couple's three minor children. Feb. 2.
• Cheryl R. and Thomas W. Swartz. Feb. 4.
Other Action
• Alan Kado vs. city of Warsaw. Kosciusko Circuit Court Judge Rex L. Reed is appointed special judge in this matter.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Timothy Binion vs. Harold Teetz Jr., South Main Street, Etna Green, and Progressive Casualty Insurance Co. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Feb. 21, 1998, auto accident on Ind. 25. Plaintiff also seeks interest, court costs, punitive damages and, from Progressive, applicable limits under medical payment and underinsured motorist coverage. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Goshen Sash & Door Co. vs. Miller & Sons Structures Inc., East Main Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $38,584.06 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• American General Finance vs. Peter A. O'Connell, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,060.12 due on agreement, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• Lee Restoration Contractors Inc. vs. Richard and Brenda Kercher, Roann. Plaintiff seeks $12,157.82 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Fine
Tina M. Fine, Mentone, and Paul A. Fine, Pendleton. They were married Jan. 9, 1997, and separated May 10, 1997. There are no minor children.
Greene
Sheila Ann Greene, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Douglas Ray Greene, East Pierceton Road, Pierceton. They were married July 27, 1991, and separated in October 1998. There is one minor child.
Lesch
Scott D. Lesch, Kosciusko County, and Deborah J. Lesch, Milton, Fla. They were married Nov. 19, 1989, and separated May 28, 1999. There are four minor children.
Patton
Billie Jo Patton, North CR 150E, Milford, and Stephen A. Patton, North Main Street, Nappanee. They were married Nov. 26, 1994, and separated July 2, 1996. There are no minor children.
Young
Justin and Lisa Rene Young, East CR 1000S, Claypool. They were married Aug. 3, 1998, and separated Jan. 7, 2000. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• American General Finance vs. Evelyn Simpson. Plaintiff awarded $4,641.97, plus court costs.
Name Change
• Jeannette Nadine Cormican's request to change her name to Jeannette Nadine Vickery is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Holly B. Wilson vs. Debra Warren.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Tina M. and Dean M. Wilson. Jan. 31.
• Kenneth E. and Michelle M. Brewer. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Jan. 31.
• Jeffrey M. McClarnon and Colleen L. (former name Murphy restored). Feb. 1.
• Tylynn G. (former name Arnold restored) and John C. Heeter. Feb. 2.
• Jennifer (former name Jenkins restored) and James Coleman. Feb. 2.
• Josh R. and Sara J. Danner. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. Feb. 2.
• Krystal and Warren Richey. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $99 per week in child support. Feb. 3.
• Rosario (former name Canales restored) and Victor A. De Leon. Feb. 4.
• Lara A. (former name Burris restored) and Kent A. French. Feb. 4.
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Lori Ann and Randy Lee Haddan.
Other Action
• First National Bank of Chicago vs. Nancy C. Olivares. The Hon. Douglas B. Morton, judge of Fulton Circuit Court, is appointed special judge in this matter.
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.
• Nelson Carlson, 810 Jefferson St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $24,600. Debts: $60,429.
• Jeffrey Ousley, 2225 S. CR 550W, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,725. Debts: $8,195.
• Danny Sommers and Shelly Sommers, also known as Shelly Page, 852 W. Centennial St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $63,440. Debts: $113,129.
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