Times-Union Court News 02-24-1998

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:
• Larry R. Williams, 48, EMS C28B Lane, Warsaw, and Roxanne Baber, 47, Auburn.
• William J. Bromley, 34, and Wanda L. Creamer, 37, both of East Arthur Street, Warsaw.
• Tracey Owen Quier, 39, and Lori Ann Dove, 33, both of South Donway Drive, Claypool.
• Robert D. Bloom, 42, and Amy E. Richards, 36, both of North Grant Street, Warsaw.
• James Edward McCleary, 54, and Irina Nekrasova, 38, both of Ford Lane, Warsaw.
• Jeremy A. Harter, 20, and Rachel Leann Baldridge, 19, both of Hillside Drive, Warsaw.
• Jack L. Abbott, 26, and Jennifer Lynn Gibbs, 24, both of Chestnut Street, Winona Lake.
• Marcus W. Smith, 30, Columbus, and Tera L. Rodocker, 26, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Jerry L. Kindig, 31, Ind. 25S, Warsaw, and Rosa E. Garcia, 36, Warsaw.
• Roger S. Smith Jr., 31, and Tina M. Fultz, 30, both of Ind. 13N, Syracuse.
• Thomas C. Lowe, 36, Country Club Drive, Warsaw, and Amy L. Zentz, 40, South Harding Street, Warsaw.
• Russell A. Kendall and Mary L. Prater, both of 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:
• Ricky J. Long vs. Dave Burgess. Plaintiff awarded $1,520.
• Dianne L. Plummer vs. Craig E. Malott. Plaintiff awarded $1,470.
• American Home Center vs. Larry Secrist, doing business as Triple S Construction. Plaintiff awarded $1,434.10.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Nancy Colton Bell, $479.07; Randall L. Laughlin, $337.41; Harvey Clutter, $189.48; Clinton E. and Natalie J. Green, $1,259.62; Karen R. Howard, $335.54; Ervin Marsillett Jr., $445.66; Lisa A. Howard Reninger, $599.31; Robert and Julia Thompson, $195.27; and Samantha Stromatt, $579.57.
• Kitch Acceptance Corp. vs. Rolando Gonzalez. Plaintiff awarded $876.48.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. vs. Keith Vanthoff. Plaintiff awarded $223.50.
• Check Protection Systems vs. Sharon R. Stephens. Plaintiff awarded $480.33.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Donna M. Patrick. Plaintiff awarded $850.98.
• Blue Flame Gas Corp. vs. Richard Foreman Jr. Plaintiff awarded $368.88.

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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in January were Colleen L. Murphy, 31, Leesburg; Autumn N. Hoover, 30, Warsaw; Anna M. Probst, 22, Syracuse; Maryann Fisher, 32, Milford; Jason R. Julian, 23, Bourbon; and Jay W. Haugh, 18, Milford.
Fined $27 in December was Terry E. Wineland, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September was Abigail L. Pifer, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in April was Michael L. Wakefield, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January were William C. Winn, 46, Winona Lake; John D.Nulf, 36, Warsaw; Darrell E. Hall, 31, Warsaw; and Janie L. Reynolds, 36, Rochester.
Fined $12 in December was Jeremy W. Ousley, 21, Silver Lake.
Fined $12 in November was Reca S. Campbell, 26, Mentone.
Fined $12 in May was William D. Marshall, 26, Cromwell.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in January were Holly D. Hudson, 18, Pierceton; and Dwayne M. Kanode, 26, Silver Lake.
Improper Passing - Fined $7 in January was Michael L. Neer, 40, Pierceton.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in January were Amanda B. White, 18, Warsaw (two counts), and Jorge A. Diaz, 24, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in September was Rigoberto Nunez, 30, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in August was Joshua J. Rollins, 19, Syracuse.
No Registration - Fined $7 in August was Eric W. Heiman, 16, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in June was Teresa A. Hopkins, 45, Pierceton.
False Registration - Fined $7 in April was Jason A. Schaefer, 19, Silver Lake.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in April was Adam S.Stromatt, 21, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in January were Larry A. Scheuer, 52, Warsaw; John K. Churchill, 44, Warsaw; and Linda M. Alley, 37, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in March was Larry G. Bragg, 51, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in May against Christina M. Jaimes, 27, Warsaw.

Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (January) Ellabelle Carr, 67, Syracuse; Carolyn S. Baker, 50, Syracuse; Kerri A. Warstler, 39, Syracuse.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Central Supply Co. Inc. vs. Adams Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning and Michael and Tanya Adams, Ind. 13S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $3,096.27 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First National Bank Association vs. Edwin A. and Laura J. Cooper, North Groves Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $64,264.12 due on promissory note, plus interest and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Martin Financial Management vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs and interest: Richard Sol Martin, Warsaw, $7,957.03; Timothy and Cara Weaver, 18th Road, Tippecanoe, $3,017.94; Randall Hayes Scamehorn, Elkhart, and Richard Scamehorn, Bristol, $3,745.39; and Stacey Renee Miller, West CR 100S, Warsaw, $l,458.03.
• Snap-On Credit Corp. vs. Michael Eby, Catholic Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks possession of tools and other items, plus court costs.
• Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. Henry Ford, East CR 400S, Pierceton; Josaun L. Ford, South Village Street, Pierceton; Blue Flame Gas Corp.; Joanne M. Kolbe and James S. Butts. Plaintiff seeks $57,68.84 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, and possession of manufactured home, with sale to satisfy judgment.
• Paul Lew vs. Sun Metal Products Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for loss of earnings, expenses incurred, attorney fees and court costs resulting from an alleged breach of employment contract. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury. The case was moved on a change of venue from Marion County.
Marriage Dissolution
Montelongo
Drema D. Montelongo, East Center Street, Bourbon, and Jaime H. Montelongo, Mentone. They were married Nov. 27, 1987, and separated Feb. 17, 1998. There is one minor child.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Pacesetter Corp. vs. Thomas L. and Esther I. Gibbs. Plaintiff awarded $2,619.86, plus court costs.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. David Rivich. Plaintiff awarded $1,952.69 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Bankcard Center, a division of First National Bank of Omaha, vs. Calvin Lee Carr. Plaintiff awarded $3,626.05 by default, plus court costs and interest.
• Max D. and Barbara A. Holloway vs. Brian A. Bradley and Shawn O. Kyncy. Plaintiffs awarded $3,304.64 by default, plus interest and court costs. Real estate contract declared terminated.
• TMS Mortgage Inc., doing business as The Money Store and The Bank of New York, vs. William and Patsy L. Ford and Farmers Home Administration. Plaintiff awarded $45,470 by default, plus interest and court costs, and mortgage ordered foreclosed as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Byrider Finance Inc., doing business as CNAC, awarded the judgments noted against the following people, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Elizabeth E. Hough, $5,472.84, and Jason W.Hooper, $6,052.37.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. John T. Parker. Plaintiff awarded $3,310.35 by default, plus interest, $1,180 in attorney fees and court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. awarded the judgments by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Troy W. Glant, $4,500.53; Norma V. Mason, $5,425.19; Carla L. Simmons Arthur, $6,096.79; Sherry L. Combs and Jewell Mullins, $1,866.96; Angela M. Henry, $2,515.30; and Davey L. and Christina L. Perkins, $5,251.59.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Jerry Dilley.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Dawn C. and Steven J. Wygant. Feb. 11.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Baker Management Inc. vs. Rachelle A. Bickel and Southeast Temporary Services, a division of Southeast Consulting Co. Inc., both of Ligonier. Plaintiff seeks an injunction preventing Bickel from breaching a noncompete agreement by performing any work, providing any information, consulting or conferring with, or having any contractual employment relationship with Southeast, plus attorney fees and an unspecified amount in damages.
• Bankers Trust Co., as trustee for Walsh Acceptance Corp. 1997-3, vs. Terry L. and Sue A. Jodry, EMS D25A Lane, Syracuse, and Timothy A. Secrist, South CR 1000W, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $76,349.19 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Midwest Collection Services vs. Jerry M. Miller, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $2,152.50 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Edward R. and Catherine A. Bogart vs. town of Syracuse and the residents of Kosciusko County. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in Strombeck and Weaver's Second Addition.
• Associates Financial Services Co. vs. Dwayne Kitson and Patsy Hatfield, now known as Patsy Koser, North CR 600E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $37,896.90 due on loan agreement, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Greenwood Trust Co., by its servicing agent, Novus Service, doing business as Discover Card, vs. Rudolph Reyna, South Oak Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,128.51 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California vs. Richard and Tamara J. Nelson, South Harding Street, Warsaw; Morrison Title Services; Thomas V. Buskirk; and Robert E. Snyder, doing business as North Webster Blue Flame. Plaintiff seeks $52,124.77 due on note, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred, and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Darci Bereline Cumberland seeks to change her name to Darci Bereline Jordan.
Marriage Dissolutions
Fashbaugh
Bobby J. Fashbaugh, South Caldwell Lake Drive, Claypool, and Morgan B. Fashbaugh, Elkhart. They were married Oct. 20, 1994, and separated Jan. 24, 1998. There are no minor children.
Pinder
Robert R. Pinder, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse, and Wendy D. Pinder, East Adams Road, Pierceton. They were married July 6, 1991, and separated Sept. 25, 1997. There are no minor children.
Colt
Heather J. and Gregory A. Colt II, South Union Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 13, 1996, and separated Feb. 10, 1998. There are no minor children.
Hartman
Janet Hartman, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Jimmy Hartman, Cost-A-Plenty Road, Warsaw. They were married March 12, 1983, and separated July 4, 1997. There are two minor children.
Blankenship
Herbert Blankenship, South Center Street, Burket, and Christine Blankenship, West CR 100S, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 2, 1987, and separated Dec. 19, 1990. There are two minor children.
Wooldridge
Vickie L. Wooldridge, East CR 400S, and Christopher A. Wooldridge, East Clay Street, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 5, 1994, and separated Dec. 20, 1997. There are two minor children.
Myers
John D. Myers, Country Club Road, Warsaw, and Julie Ann Myers, East CR 225S, Warsaw. They were married April 21, 1990, and separated Jan. 15, 1998. There is one minor child.
Grayless
Robert Grayless, South Packerton Road, Silver Lake, and Lori Grayless, Evansville, Wis. They were married July 4, 1985, and separated Feb. 12, 1998. There is one minor child.
Salinas
Michele Salinas, Pierceton, Enrique Salinas, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. They were married July 26, 1997, and separated Oct. 21, 1997. There are no minor children.
Wallen
Tyna L. Wallen, North Pecan Street, Syracuse, and Claude Wallen, Fort Lewis, Wash. They were married Dec. 24, 1987, and separated May 1, 1997. There are three minor children.
Durik
Thomas Edward Durik, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Juanita Foley Durik, U.S. 30E, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 23, 1991, and separated Jan. 24, 1998. There is one minor child.
Watson
Rudolph Watson, West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, and Michelle R. Watson, East CR 450S, Warsaw. They were married July 14 of a year not specified, and separated June 21, 1997. There are no minor children.
Remfrey
Brenda Kay Remfrey, West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, and Joshua Wayne Remfrey, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. They were married April 30, 1995, and separated Dec. 15, 1997. There are no minor children.
Wallen
Ellen Wallen, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, and Joe F. Wallen, South CR 700E, South Whitley. They were married April 28, 1973, and separated Nov. 10, 1997. There is one minor child.
Schambers
Carrie Schambers, King Arthur Trail, Cromwell, and Mark Schambers, Grove Road, Milford. They were married July 28, 1990, and separated June 15, 1995. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Richard and Phyllis Maresh vs.Bruce Secor. Plaintiffs awarded $103,153.55 by default, plus court costs.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. vs. Robert A. and Jolynne Crane and The CIT Group/Consumer Finance Inc. Plaintiff awarded $143,113.32, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Ford Consumer Finance Co. Inc. vs. David E. and Tylynna S. Caudill, et al. Plaintiff awarded $75,568.30 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others,with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Fleet Mortgage Corp. vs. Loran E. and Patrice L. Hygema. Plaintiff awarded $40,473.67 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Richard Lee Jr. and Belinda Smith vs. Wanzek Construction Inc. and Greg Nelson.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Norwest Mortgage Inc. vs. Aristeo and Sylvia Gonzalez.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• David L. Hyde and Edith M. (former name Kellogg restored). Feb. 9.
• Shirley L. (former name Van Dyke restored) and Jerry Howard. Feb. 11.
• Pauline (former name Mediano restored) and Tony James Gonzales. Feb. 12.
• Amanda and Joseph Akers. Feb. 13.
• Beth A. and Charles W. Bower. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $10 per week in child support. Feb. 17.
• Stacy (former name Jones restored) and Marcelino Herrera.Feb. 18.
Other Action
• Shirley Hathaway vs. Michael L. Miner and Valentine & Miner, a partnership. This case was moved on a change of venue to Whitley Circuit Court.
• Merry C. Huffer vs. Zimmer Inc. The Hon. Paul Mathias is appointed special judge in this matter.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Larry R. Williams, 48, EMS C28B Lane, Warsaw, and Roxanne Baber, 47, Auburn.
• William J. Bromley, 34, and Wanda L. Creamer, 37, both of East Arthur Street, Warsaw.
• Tracey Owen Quier, 39, and Lori Ann Dove, 33, both of South Donway Drive, Claypool.
• Robert D. Bloom, 42, and Amy E. Richards, 36, both of North Grant Street, Warsaw.
• James Edward McCleary, 54, and Irina Nekrasova, 38, both of Ford Lane, Warsaw.
• Jeremy A. Harter, 20, and Rachel Leann Baldridge, 19, both of Hillside Drive, Warsaw.
• Jack L. Abbott, 26, and Jennifer Lynn Gibbs, 24, both of Chestnut Street, Winona Lake.
• Marcus W. Smith, 30, Columbus, and Tera L. Rodocker, 26, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Jerry L. Kindig, 31, Ind. 25S, Warsaw, and Rosa E. Garcia, 36, Warsaw.
• Roger S. Smith Jr., 31, and Tina M. Fultz, 30, both of Ind. 13N, Syracuse.
• Thomas C. Lowe, 36, Country Club Drive, Warsaw, and Amy L. Zentz, 40, South Harding Street, Warsaw.
• Russell A. Kendall and Mary L. Prater, both of 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:
• Ricky J. Long vs. Dave Burgess. Plaintiff awarded $1,520.
• Dianne L. Plummer vs. Craig E. Malott. Plaintiff awarded $1,470.
• American Home Center vs. Larry Secrist, doing business as Triple S Construction. Plaintiff awarded $1,434.10.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Nancy Colton Bell, $479.07; Randall L. Laughlin, $337.41; Harvey Clutter, $189.48; Clinton E. and Natalie J. Green, $1,259.62; Karen R. Howard, $335.54; Ervin Marsillett Jr., $445.66; Lisa A. Howard Reninger, $599.31; Robert and Julia Thompson, $195.27; and Samantha Stromatt, $579.57.
• Kitch Acceptance Corp. vs. Rolando Gonzalez. Plaintiff awarded $876.48.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. vs. Keith Vanthoff. Plaintiff awarded $223.50.
• Check Protection Systems vs. Sharon R. Stephens. Plaintiff awarded $480.33.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Donna M. Patrick. Plaintiff awarded $850.98.
• Blue Flame Gas Corp. vs. Richard Foreman Jr. Plaintiff awarded $368.88.

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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in January were Colleen L. Murphy, 31, Leesburg; Autumn N. Hoover, 30, Warsaw; Anna M. Probst, 22, Syracuse; Maryann Fisher, 32, Milford; Jason R. Julian, 23, Bourbon; and Jay W. Haugh, 18, Milford.
Fined $27 in December was Terry E. Wineland, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September was Abigail L. Pifer, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in April was Michael L. Wakefield, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January were William C. Winn, 46, Winona Lake; John D.Nulf, 36, Warsaw; Darrell E. Hall, 31, Warsaw; and Janie L. Reynolds, 36, Rochester.
Fined $12 in December was Jeremy W. Ousley, 21, Silver Lake.
Fined $12 in November was Reca S. Campbell, 26, Mentone.
Fined $12 in May was William D. Marshall, 26, Cromwell.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in January were Holly D. Hudson, 18, Pierceton; and Dwayne M. Kanode, 26, Silver Lake.
Improper Passing - Fined $7 in January was Michael L. Neer, 40, Pierceton.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in January were Amanda B. White, 18, Warsaw (two counts), and Jorge A. Diaz, 24, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in September was Rigoberto Nunez, 30, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in August was Joshua J. Rollins, 19, Syracuse.
No Registration - Fined $7 in August was Eric W. Heiman, 16, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in June was Teresa A. Hopkins, 45, Pierceton.
False Registration - Fined $7 in April was Jason A. Schaefer, 19, Silver Lake.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in April was Adam S.Stromatt, 21, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in January were Larry A. Scheuer, 52, Warsaw; John K. Churchill, 44, Warsaw; and Linda M. Alley, 37, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in March was Larry G. Bragg, 51, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in May against Christina M. Jaimes, 27, Warsaw.

Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (January) Ellabelle Carr, 67, Syracuse; Carolyn S. Baker, 50, Syracuse; Kerri A. Warstler, 39, Syracuse.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Central Supply Co. Inc. vs. Adams Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning and Michael and Tanya Adams, Ind. 13S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $3,096.27 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• First National Bank Association vs. Edwin A. and Laura J. Cooper, North Groves Street, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $64,264.12 due on promissory note, plus interest and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Martin Financial Management vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs and interest: Richard Sol Martin, Warsaw, $7,957.03; Timothy and Cara Weaver, 18th Road, Tippecanoe, $3,017.94; Randall Hayes Scamehorn, Elkhart, and Richard Scamehorn, Bristol, $3,745.39; and Stacey Renee Miller, West CR 100S, Warsaw, $l,458.03.
• Snap-On Credit Corp. vs. Michael Eby, Catholic Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks possession of tools and other items, plus court costs.
• Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. Henry Ford, East CR 400S, Pierceton; Josaun L. Ford, South Village Street, Pierceton; Blue Flame Gas Corp.; Joanne M. Kolbe and James S. Butts. Plaintiff seeks $57,68.84 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, and possession of manufactured home, with sale to satisfy judgment.
• Paul Lew vs. Sun Metal Products Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for loss of earnings, expenses incurred, attorney fees and court costs resulting from an alleged breach of employment contract. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury. The case was moved on a change of venue from Marion County.
Marriage Dissolution
Montelongo
Drema D. Montelongo, East Center Street, Bourbon, and Jaime H. Montelongo, Mentone. They were married Nov. 27, 1987, and separated Feb. 17, 1998. There is one minor child.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Pacesetter Corp. vs. Thomas L. and Esther I. Gibbs. Plaintiff awarded $2,619.86, plus court costs.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. David Rivich. Plaintiff awarded $1,952.69 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Bankcard Center, a division of First National Bank of Omaha, vs. Calvin Lee Carr. Plaintiff awarded $3,626.05 by default, plus court costs and interest.
• Max D. and Barbara A. Holloway vs. Brian A. Bradley and Shawn O. Kyncy. Plaintiffs awarded $3,304.64 by default, plus interest and court costs. Real estate contract declared terminated.
• TMS Mortgage Inc., doing business as The Money Store and The Bank of New York, vs. William and Patsy L. Ford and Farmers Home Administration. Plaintiff awarded $45,470 by default, plus interest and court costs, and mortgage ordered foreclosed as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Byrider Finance Inc., doing business as CNAC, awarded the judgments noted against the following people, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Elizabeth E. Hough, $5,472.84, and Jason W.Hooper, $6,052.37.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. John T. Parker. Plaintiff awarded $3,310.35 by default, plus interest, $1,180 in attorney fees and court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. awarded the judgments by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Troy W. Glant, $4,500.53; Norma V. Mason, $5,425.19; Carla L. Simmons Arthur, $6,096.79; Sherry L. Combs and Jewell Mullins, $1,866.96; Angela M. Henry, $2,515.30; and Davey L. and Christina L. Perkins, $5,251.59.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Jerry Dilley.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Dawn C. and Steven J. Wygant. Feb. 11.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Baker Management Inc. vs. Rachelle A. Bickel and Southeast Temporary Services, a division of Southeast Consulting Co. Inc., both of Ligonier. Plaintiff seeks an injunction preventing Bickel from breaching a noncompete agreement by performing any work, providing any information, consulting or conferring with, or having any contractual employment relationship with Southeast, plus attorney fees and an unspecified amount in damages.
• Bankers Trust Co., as trustee for Walsh Acceptance Corp. 1997-3, vs. Terry L. and Sue A. Jodry, EMS D25A Lane, Syracuse, and Timothy A. Secrist, South CR 1000W, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $76,349.19 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs, attorney fees and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Midwest Collection Services vs. Jerry M. Miller, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $2,152.50 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Edward R. and Catherine A. Bogart vs. town of Syracuse and the residents of Kosciusko County. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in Strombeck and Weaver's Second Addition.
• Associates Financial Services Co. vs. Dwayne Kitson and Patsy Hatfield, now known as Patsy Koser, North CR 600E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $37,896.90 due on loan agreement, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Greenwood Trust Co., by its servicing agent, Novus Service, doing business as Discover Card, vs. Rudolph Reyna, South Oak Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,128.51 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California vs. Richard and Tamara J. Nelson, South Harding Street, Warsaw; Morrison Title Services; Thomas V. Buskirk; and Robert E. Snyder, doing business as North Webster Blue Flame. Plaintiff seeks $52,124.77 due on note, plus interest, $1,500 in attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred, and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Darci Bereline Cumberland seeks to change her name to Darci Bereline Jordan.
Marriage Dissolutions
Fashbaugh
Bobby J. Fashbaugh, South Caldwell Lake Drive, Claypool, and Morgan B. Fashbaugh, Elkhart. They were married Oct. 20, 1994, and separated Jan. 24, 1998. There are no minor children.
Pinder
Robert R. Pinder, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse, and Wendy D. Pinder, East Adams Road, Pierceton. They were married July 6, 1991, and separated Sept. 25, 1997. There are no minor children.
Colt
Heather J. and Gregory A. Colt II, South Union Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 13, 1996, and separated Feb. 10, 1998. There are no minor children.
Hartman
Janet Hartman, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Jimmy Hartman, Cost-A-Plenty Road, Warsaw. They were married March 12, 1983, and separated July 4, 1997. There are two minor children.
Blankenship
Herbert Blankenship, South Center Street, Burket, and Christine Blankenship, West CR 100S, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 2, 1987, and separated Dec. 19, 1990. There are two minor children.
Wooldridge
Vickie L. Wooldridge, East CR 400S, and Christopher A. Wooldridge, East Clay Street, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 5, 1994, and separated Dec. 20, 1997. There are two minor children.
Myers
John D. Myers, Country Club Road, Warsaw, and Julie Ann Myers, East CR 225S, Warsaw. They were married April 21, 1990, and separated Jan. 15, 1998. There is one minor child.
Grayless
Robert Grayless, South Packerton Road, Silver Lake, and Lori Grayless, Evansville, Wis. They were married July 4, 1985, and separated Feb. 12, 1998. There is one minor child.
Salinas
Michele Salinas, Pierceton, Enrique Salinas, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. They were married July 26, 1997, and separated Oct. 21, 1997. There are no minor children.
Wallen
Tyna L. Wallen, North Pecan Street, Syracuse, and Claude Wallen, Fort Lewis, Wash. They were married Dec. 24, 1987, and separated May 1, 1997. There are three minor children.
Durik
Thomas Edward Durik, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and Juanita Foley Durik, U.S. 30E, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 23, 1991, and separated Jan. 24, 1998. There is one minor child.
Watson
Rudolph Watson, West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, and Michelle R. Watson, East CR 450S, Warsaw. They were married July 14 of a year not specified, and separated June 21, 1997. There are no minor children.
Remfrey
Brenda Kay Remfrey, West Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, and Joshua Wayne Remfrey, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. They were married April 30, 1995, and separated Dec. 15, 1997. There are no minor children.
Wallen
Ellen Wallen, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, and Joe F. Wallen, South CR 700E, South Whitley. They were married April 28, 1973, and separated Nov. 10, 1997. There is one minor child.
Schambers
Carrie Schambers, King Arthur Trail, Cromwell, and Mark Schambers, Grove Road, Milford. They were married July 28, 1990, and separated June 15, 1995. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Richard and Phyllis Maresh vs.Bruce Secor. Plaintiffs awarded $103,153.55 by default, plus court costs.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. vs. Robert A. and Jolynne Crane and The CIT Group/Consumer Finance Inc. Plaintiff awarded $143,113.32, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Ford Consumer Finance Co. Inc. vs. David E. and Tylynna S. Caudill, et al. Plaintiff awarded $75,568.30 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others,with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Fleet Mortgage Corp. vs. Loran E. and Patrice L. Hygema. Plaintiff awarded $40,473.67 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Richard Lee Jr. and Belinda Smith vs. Wanzek Construction Inc. and Greg Nelson.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Norwest Mortgage Inc. vs. Aristeo and Sylvia Gonzalez.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• David L. Hyde and Edith M. (former name Kellogg restored). Feb. 9.
• Shirley L. (former name Van Dyke restored) and Jerry Howard. Feb. 11.
• Pauline (former name Mediano restored) and Tony James Gonzales. Feb. 12.
• Amanda and Joseph Akers. Feb. 13.
• Beth A. and Charles W. Bower. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $10 per week in child support. Feb. 17.
• Stacy (former name Jones restored) and Marcelino Herrera.Feb. 18.
Other Action
• Shirley Hathaway vs. Michael L. Miner and Valentine & Miner, a partnership. This case was moved on a change of venue to Whitley Circuit Court.
• Merry C. Huffer vs. Zimmer Inc. The Hon. Paul Mathias is appointed special judge in this matter.
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