Times-Union Court News 03-21-2000
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:
• Dustin Duane Nabinger, 22, and Melissa Marie Williamson, 26, both of Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse.
• Eric Andrew Zartman, 21, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Malana Daugherty, 17, Ind. 25S, Mentone.
• Michael E. Baker, 42, and Brenda R. Rininger, 34, both of North CR 850E, Pierceton.
• Jeffrey Lynn Yoder, 23, and Gina Rae Kuhs, 26, both of East Baltimore Street, Syracuse.
• Christopher S. Johnston, 34, and Leann M. Widdifield, 31, both of East Arthur Street, Warsaw.
• Richard L. Davis, 40, and Chassity Lynn Shepherd, 26, both of Rosemont Avenue, Warsaw.
• John M. Montgomery, 78, and Margaret R. Blue, 67, both of North Colfax Street, Warsaw.
• Darren G. Young, 30, and Brigette S. Shepherd, 31, both of South CR 350E, 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:
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Gary R. Stacy, $947.18; Rodney J. Hann, $116.49; Daniel and Anna M. Stiles, $2,982.24; Frank Spry, $791.16; Judith Fuller, $240.53; Teresa Bonilla, $303.57; Heather M. McKinzie, $406.58; Brandy Rosenquist, $298.45; Michael D. Swope, $255.30; Michael J. Hively, $667.25;
Also, Christina K. Monroe, $1,217.19; Lisa Ann Dove Stauffer, $143.46; Faith Kay Morris, $367.68; and Carl McKinney, $243.63.
• National Creditors Inc. vs. Lawrence A. Pozorski. Plaintiff awarded $428.84.
• Green & Cates vs. Rebecca L. Roberts. Plaintiff awarded $2,252.48.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michelle Crum, $263.78; Tylynn Heeter and Donald Kaufmann, $1,500; Penny Konkle and Jim Marsillett, $1,500; Richard Myers, $1,500; Spring Spangle and Terry Nine, $3,000; James and Brandi S. Bowyer, $2,090; Deborah L. Wilson, $1,524.75; Matthew J. Mandeville and James L. Coplin, $639.95; Deborah J. and Joshua Shilling, $1,450; Richard L. Carr, $575.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Carol S. Delong, $125.31; Sandra K. Byers, $212.32; Leaila M. Hale Whetstone, $416.82; and Joanna M. Surface, $1,468.73.
• Joanne Kolbe awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Richard Walls, $368.09; Heather D. Simison, $189.73; and Marlene Ramirez, $116.16.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Denise Kintzel, $243.60, and Stephen M. Knezevich, $233.92.
• James A. Long II, O.D., Inc. vs James Jarrett. Plaintiff awarded $379.66.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Beth Tharp. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Evelyn J. Jones Jackson, $295.84; Albert Himes, $768.95; Mike Hawley, $311.40; Franklin D. Hale, $205.01; Judy Fuller, $131.12; Johnny M. Daniels, $325.31; Charlotte Clutter, $990.51; and Kenneth Stafford, $159.14.
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ronnie R. Spranger, $171.62; Mary D. Henson, $423.55; Julie D. Hammons, $38.35; Ronald Barley, $803.48; and Terry A. Baker, judgment.
• Video & Sound Productions vs. Forever Inked. Plaintiff awarded $1,604.71.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Shanan L. Cochran, $349.47; Brandon Bellamy, $394.46; Connie F. Wilson, $396.68; Ronald L. Webb, $235.71; Patricia Walker, $263.89; Suzanne Wahling, judgment; Billy and Jennifer Stambaugh, $381.53; Barbara A. Secrest, $455.34; Lynn Rose, $411.80; Amado C. and Rebecca Rodriguez, $465.40;
Also, William Roberts, $420.91; Charles P. Richardson, $459.32; Patricia Petrulak, $417.04; Brian Peconga, $282.74; Tony Overlander, $403.75; Jessie Ousley, $813.43; Ryan Oler, $485.43; James D. Obacz, $736.55; and David M. Morgan, $430.63.
• Mary Schmidt vs. Heidi Kuhn. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Frank Shephard, $2,607.03, and Roger and Monica Lambright, $325.80.
• James Walmer vs. Michael Shelpman. Plaintiff awarded $148.40.
• Creditmax vs. Tara and Curtis A. Lepper. Plaintiff awarded $2,594.03.
• A&A Industrial Pro Hardware awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeff Metler, $302.50; Harold Hammonds, $256.64; David Thomas, $729.33.
• Jeffrey and Mardelle Menzie vs. Timothy Bradley. Plaintiff awarded $1,950.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. vs. Russell E. Creamer. Plaintiff awarded $907.27.
• Kendall Electric Inc. vs. Michael Psalidas. Plaintiff awarded $592.
• Twilla D. Brower vs. Matt Trier. Plaintiff awarded $545.
• Jack McDaniel vs. Mike Parker. Plaintiff awarded $500.
• JNS Pizza Systems Inc. vs. Jack E. Craig. Plaintiff awarded $1,100.
• Dewayne Busz vs. Tony and Becky Overlander. Plaintiff awarded $1,823.
• Marlin Gingerich vs. Jon Lackey and June A. Nave. Plaintiff awarded $411.79.
• Meck's Whispering Pines Inc. vs. Robert A. Schmidt. Plaintiff awarded $1,475.
• The Farmers Automobile vs. Cory G. Tom. Plaintiff awarded $1,106.36.
• R&G Auto & Truck Repair Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tim Garris, $161.75, and Tom Paxton, $1,596.43.
• Brent Faurdee vs. Brian Carter. Plaintiff awarded $1,177.
• Superior Auto Inc. Garth K. Hursey. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Dawn Rivera. Plaintiff awarded $610.
• NEW Plumbing & Heating vs. Terry A. and Grace Woodling. Plaintiff awarded $163.07.
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 $75 in October was Kevin R. Clifton, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in March were Mary A. Vorndran, 25, Pierceton; Brian C. Hodorek, 20, Winona Lake; Richard D. King, 42, Warsaw; and Walter R. Cecil, 80, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in February were Mario Garza, 27, Warsaw; Aaron J. Chabot, 18, Warsaw; and Linda R. Mullins, 50, Mentone.
Fined $27 in December was Nathan B. Shoemaker, 22, North Webster.
Fined $27 in November were Scott J. Lennox, 31, Winona Lake, and Cody J. Felger, 16, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in October was Vern K. Landis, 48, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were William J. Edwards, 36, Warsaw; Randell Calhoun, 42, Leesburg; Julia A. Goon, 42, Warsaw; Wesley J. King, 18, Pierceton; and Gary B. Kline, 58, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in February were Todd W. Frazier, 18, Milford; Larry J. Bennett, 50, Warsaw; Jackalyn R. Delgado, 26, Warsaw; William J. Moriarty, 74, Warsaw; Lamoine G. Grow, 23, Claypool; Jennifer D. Kotkovetz, 18, Warsaw; Trenton D. Bair, 24, Pierceton; Jeremy W. Cox, 24, Claypool; Nov P. Phouleuanghong, 48, Warsaw; Brandon J. Bellamy, 21, Warsaw; and Jovencio S. Veneracion, 48, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in December was GLen R. Miller, 48, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in February was Kelly L. Brooks, 28, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in March was Benjamin J. Waldbeser, 17, Milford.
Failure To Signal - Fined $7 in February was Gene H. Denz, 21, Winona Lake.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in February was Arron P. McDaniel, 24, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in June was Christopher S. Fisher, 20, Silver Lake.
Fined $7 in March 1999 was Christopher D. Geese, 23, Cromwell.
False Registration - Fined $7 in February was Melissa E. Bullington, 22, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in February was Shelley K. Shilling, 37, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in February was Lonnie D. Coffing, 17, Pierceton.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in January was Joshua E. Long, 21, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March were Benjamin J. Waldbeser, 17, Milford, and Jon M. McGuire, 30, Silver Lake.
Fined $20 in February were Javier Cantu, 29, Milford; Linda S. Green, 56, Syracuse; Dennis G. Paternoster, 56, Syracuse; Steven D. Frantz, 20, Winona Lake; Tom H. Bryan, 18, Syracuse; Sara J. Danner, 23, Pierceton; Lonclay Wadkins, 26, Mentone; and Darlene M. Calobrace, 53, Syracuse.
Superior Court 1
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Miller & Sons Structure Inc. vs. Willis Wienhorst, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,357.35 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Atha Wayne and Donna Belsha vs. Kosciusko Community Hospital; Warsaw Health Systems, LLC; Kosciusko 21st Century Foundation. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Jan. 12, 1999, fall by Atha Wayne Belsha outside KCH. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Rosa E. Garcia Kindig, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks that Kindig cease using real estate on South Field Lane in Seward Township in violation of zoning ordinances by placement of a camper there for habitation, when a primary residence already exists. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and that monetary penalties be imposed until compliance is made.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Bruce and Terri Stephens, Indian Trail, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $19,434.95 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Rebecca L. Roberts, South CR 775W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,112 due on account, plus court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Benjamin Thomas Steele, Goshen, $3,716.39, and Dawn K. Ostrow, North Short Street, South Whitley, $3,903.67.
Marriage Dissolution
Rowe
Candi Marie and Arlie Allen Rowe, West Warren Avenue, Silver Lake. They were married Dec. 2, 1988, and separated March 12, 2000. There is one minor child.
Superior Court 1
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• David C. Cook Publishing Co. vs. Roger D. and Debbie Gerber, Beneficial Indiana Inc. and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff awarded $25,050.28 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Indiana Lawrence Bank vs. Jack M. Pruitt. Plaintiff awarded $7,501.41 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Donald Ray Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $4,469.47 by default, plus court costs.
• Bank One, formerly known as NBD Bank, vs. Angela E. Fiorentino. Plaintiff awarded $19,626.19 by default, plus court costs and possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Cheryl Buchanan. Plaintiff awarded $2,657.50 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank vs. Ron and Brenda Whitaker. Plaintiff awarded $9,552.78, plus court costs.
• Westfield Insurance Companies vs. Jeremy M. Stambaugh. Plaintiff awarded $3,158.68 by default, plus court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Jesse W. Harter. Plaintiff awarded $6,440.63 by default, plus interest and court cost.
• Norwest Mortgage Inc., doing business as Directors Acceptance, vs. Jeffrey and Norma Christine Prater. Plaintiff awarded $80,369.32 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred 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:
• Dave and Anne Coubert vs. Rocket TV & Appliance Inc.
• John J. Baker vs. Allstate Insurance Co. The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolution was finalized on the dates indicated:
• Marie (former name Lunow restored) and Andy Layman. March 8.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Jack Parzygnot vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks reversal of a Feb. 8 decision denying a variance to divide one lot into two nonconforming lots or to allow two residences to remain on one lot. The property is on EMS B40B Lane, Leesburg.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Beverly Irwin, EMS W23A Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks that the court levy a fine for failure to comply with requests for corrections to property on EMS W27 Lane.
Name Change
• Irene Kay Richardson, Milford, seeks to change her name to Irene Kay Ressler.
Marriage Dissolutions
Blandford
Amy L. Blandford, North Dolan Drive, Syracuse, and Michael A. Blandford, Louisville, Ky. They were married Jan. 4, 1995, and separated Oct. 11, 1999. There are two minor children.
Blocher
Heather H. and Doug A. Blocher, South County Farm Road, Warsaw. They were married June 29, 1996, and have not yet separated. There is one minor child.
Kelley
Gabrielle V. and Frank Edward Kelley Jr., Auditorium Boulevard, Winona Lake. They were married Oct. 25, 1997, and separated Nov. 15, 1999. There are no minor children.
Smith
William Randolph Smith, EMS B31 Lane, Warsaw, and Lisa R. Smith, EMS W29 Lane, North Webster. They were married Sept. 22, 1990, and separated March 4, 2000. There are no minor children.
Sweet
Jimmy Sweet, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, and Vicky Sweet, Key West, Fla.They were married in 1970 and separated in 1978. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Jack N. and Joyce A. Maule vs. Bruce Kenworthy, et al. Plaintiff awarded $40,733.75 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.
• Liberty Savings Bank, FSB, vs. Rocky D. and Tara E. Bays, et al. Plaintiff awarded $75,083.38 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First American Bank, formerly known as First Federal Bank, FSB, vs. Dennis S. and Leanne M. Coffman, et al. Plaintiff awarded $101,855.07 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Homeside Lending Inc. vs. Kim E. and Cathy L. Derf, et al. Plaintiff awarded $86,247 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc., formerly known as Compass Receivables Management Corp., vs. David L. Flynn. Plaintiff awarded $1,494.27, plus court cost.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Creditmax Inc. vs. Emily S. Robinson.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Bank of America Mortgage, successor by merger to Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., vs. Daren D. Maierle, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Terrance R. Warren and Nora J. (former name Wilson restored). Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. March 9.
• Steven R. and Tracy E.A. Goff. March 9.
• Yvonne and Melvin Adams Jr. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $201 per week in child support. March 10.
• Alisha M. and Terry N. Erhart. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. March 13.
• Christopher S. and Nimia E. Bornman. March 13.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• John R. and Sandra A. Brito.
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.
• Gary Connolly, doing business as ABC Seamless, Connolly Construction and Consolidated Builders Corp., 1060 Parkwood rive, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $18,803. Debts: $208,363.
• Chris Green, 321 Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $405. Debts: $11,042.
• Tina Hughes, also known as Tina Gerdung, 5972 S. CR 450W, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,179. Debts: $31,620.
• Steven Jones and Deborah Jones, also known as Deborah Mayhew, 6941 E. Fairway Court, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $112,172. Debts: $122,385.
• Mary Lampkin, also known as Mary Naus and Mary McKinney, 2937 E. Longspur Lane, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $10,120. Debts: $37,372.
• Delorah Murphy, also known as Dee Murphy and Delorah Winegar, 930 Pontiac St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $11,356. Debts: $20,999.
• Charles Jr. and Clarissa Poe, 48 N. CR 650E, Pierceton. Chapter 13. Assets: $107,370. Debts: $116,013.
• Benjamin England Jr., 5528 E. CR 700S, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $200,533. Debts: $224,778.
• Nancy Graham, formerly known as Nancy Cleverly and Nancy Cleverly-Graham, 1100 Park Road, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $580. Debts: $19,191.
• Terrance Holloway, 1871 E. CR 550S, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,310. Debts: $62,282.
• Melvin Latta and Kelli Latta, formerly known as Kelli Munsterman, 1779 W. Olson Road, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $92,228. Debts: $108,596.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Dustin Duane Nabinger, 22, and Melissa Marie Williamson, 26, both of Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse.
• Eric Andrew Zartman, 21, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Malana Daugherty, 17, Ind. 25S, Mentone.
• Michael E. Baker, 42, and Brenda R. Rininger, 34, both of North CR 850E, Pierceton.
• Jeffrey Lynn Yoder, 23, and Gina Rae Kuhs, 26, both of East Baltimore Street, Syracuse.
• Christopher S. Johnston, 34, and Leann M. Widdifield, 31, both of East Arthur Street, Warsaw.
• Richard L. Davis, 40, and Chassity Lynn Shepherd, 26, both of Rosemont Avenue, Warsaw.
• John M. Montgomery, 78, and Margaret R. Blue, 67, both of North Colfax Street, Warsaw.
• Darren G. Young, 30, and Brigette S. Shepherd, 31, both of South CR 350E, 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:
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Gary R. Stacy, $947.18; Rodney J. Hann, $116.49; Daniel and Anna M. Stiles, $2,982.24; Frank Spry, $791.16; Judith Fuller, $240.53; Teresa Bonilla, $303.57; Heather M. McKinzie, $406.58; Brandy Rosenquist, $298.45; Michael D. Swope, $255.30; Michael J. Hively, $667.25;
Also, Christina K. Monroe, $1,217.19; Lisa Ann Dove Stauffer, $143.46; Faith Kay Morris, $367.68; and Carl McKinney, $243.63.
• National Creditors Inc. vs. Lawrence A. Pozorski. Plaintiff awarded $428.84.
• Green & Cates vs. Rebecca L. Roberts. Plaintiff awarded $2,252.48.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michelle Crum, $263.78; Tylynn Heeter and Donald Kaufmann, $1,500; Penny Konkle and Jim Marsillett, $1,500; Richard Myers, $1,500; Spring Spangle and Terry Nine, $3,000; James and Brandi S. Bowyer, $2,090; Deborah L. Wilson, $1,524.75; Matthew J. Mandeville and James L. Coplin, $639.95; Deborah J. and Joshua Shilling, $1,450; Richard L. Carr, $575.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Carol S. Delong, $125.31; Sandra K. Byers, $212.32; Leaila M. Hale Whetstone, $416.82; and Joanna M. Surface, $1,468.73.
• Joanne Kolbe awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Richard Walls, $368.09; Heather D. Simison, $189.73; and Marlene Ramirez, $116.16.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Denise Kintzel, $243.60, and Stephen M. Knezevich, $233.92.
• James A. Long II, O.D., Inc. vs James Jarrett. Plaintiff awarded $379.66.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank vs. Beth Tharp. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Evelyn J. Jones Jackson, $295.84; Albert Himes, $768.95; Mike Hawley, $311.40; Franklin D. Hale, $205.01; Judy Fuller, $131.12; Johnny M. Daniels, $325.31; Charlotte Clutter, $990.51; and Kenneth Stafford, $159.14.
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ronnie R. Spranger, $171.62; Mary D. Henson, $423.55; Julie D. Hammons, $38.35; Ronald Barley, $803.48; and Terry A. Baker, judgment.
• Video & Sound Productions vs. Forever Inked. Plaintiff awarded $1,604.71.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Shanan L. Cochran, $349.47; Brandon Bellamy, $394.46; Connie F. Wilson, $396.68; Ronald L. Webb, $235.71; Patricia Walker, $263.89; Suzanne Wahling, judgment; Billy and Jennifer Stambaugh, $381.53; Barbara A. Secrest, $455.34; Lynn Rose, $411.80; Amado C. and Rebecca Rodriguez, $465.40;
Also, William Roberts, $420.91; Charles P. Richardson, $459.32; Patricia Petrulak, $417.04; Brian Peconga, $282.74; Tony Overlander, $403.75; Jessie Ousley, $813.43; Ryan Oler, $485.43; James D. Obacz, $736.55; and David M. Morgan, $430.63.
• Mary Schmidt vs. Heidi Kuhn. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Frank Shephard, $2,607.03, and Roger and Monica Lambright, $325.80.
• James Walmer vs. Michael Shelpman. Plaintiff awarded $148.40.
• Creditmax vs. Tara and Curtis A. Lepper. Plaintiff awarded $2,594.03.
• A&A Industrial Pro Hardware awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeff Metler, $302.50; Harold Hammonds, $256.64; David Thomas, $729.33.
• Jeffrey and Mardelle Menzie vs. Timothy Bradley. Plaintiff awarded $1,950.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. vs. Russell E. Creamer. Plaintiff awarded $907.27.
• Kendall Electric Inc. vs. Michael Psalidas. Plaintiff awarded $592.
• Twilla D. Brower vs. Matt Trier. Plaintiff awarded $545.
• Jack McDaniel vs. Mike Parker. Plaintiff awarded $500.
• JNS Pizza Systems Inc. vs. Jack E. Craig. Plaintiff awarded $1,100.
• Dewayne Busz vs. Tony and Becky Overlander. Plaintiff awarded $1,823.
• Marlin Gingerich vs. Jon Lackey and June A. Nave. Plaintiff awarded $411.79.
• Meck's Whispering Pines Inc. vs. Robert A. Schmidt. Plaintiff awarded $1,475.
• The Farmers Automobile vs. Cory G. Tom. Plaintiff awarded $1,106.36.
• R&G Auto & Truck Repair Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tim Garris, $161.75, and Tom Paxton, $1,596.43.
• Brent Faurdee vs. Brian Carter. Plaintiff awarded $1,177.
• Superior Auto Inc. Garth K. Hursey. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Dawn Rivera. Plaintiff awarded $610.
• NEW Plumbing & Heating vs. Terry A. and Grace Woodling. Plaintiff awarded $163.07.
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 $75 in October was Kevin R. Clifton, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in March were Mary A. Vorndran, 25, Pierceton; Brian C. Hodorek, 20, Winona Lake; Richard D. King, 42, Warsaw; and Walter R. Cecil, 80, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in February were Mario Garza, 27, Warsaw; Aaron J. Chabot, 18, Warsaw; and Linda R. Mullins, 50, Mentone.
Fined $27 in December was Nathan B. Shoemaker, 22, North Webster.
Fined $27 in November were Scott J. Lennox, 31, Winona Lake, and Cody J. Felger, 16, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in October was Vern K. Landis, 48, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were William J. Edwards, 36, Warsaw; Randell Calhoun, 42, Leesburg; Julia A. Goon, 42, Warsaw; Wesley J. King, 18, Pierceton; and Gary B. Kline, 58, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in February were Todd W. Frazier, 18, Milford; Larry J. Bennett, 50, Warsaw; Jackalyn R. Delgado, 26, Warsaw; William J. Moriarty, 74, Warsaw; Lamoine G. Grow, 23, Claypool; Jennifer D. Kotkovetz, 18, Warsaw; Trenton D. Bair, 24, Pierceton; Jeremy W. Cox, 24, Claypool; Nov P. Phouleuanghong, 48, Warsaw; Brandon J. Bellamy, 21, Warsaw; and Jovencio S. Veneracion, 48, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in December was GLen R. Miller, 48, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in February was Kelly L. Brooks, 28, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in March was Benjamin J. Waldbeser, 17, Milford.
Failure To Signal - Fined $7 in February was Gene H. Denz, 21, Winona Lake.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in February was Arron P. McDaniel, 24, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in June was Christopher S. Fisher, 20, Silver Lake.
Fined $7 in March 1999 was Christopher D. Geese, 23, Cromwell.
False Registration - Fined $7 in February was Melissa E. Bullington, 22, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in February was Shelley K. Shilling, 37, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in February was Lonnie D. Coffing, 17, Pierceton.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in January was Joshua E. Long, 21, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March were Benjamin J. Waldbeser, 17, Milford, and Jon M. McGuire, 30, Silver Lake.
Fined $20 in February were Javier Cantu, 29, Milford; Linda S. Green, 56, Syracuse; Dennis G. Paternoster, 56, Syracuse; Steven D. Frantz, 20, Winona Lake; Tom H. Bryan, 18, Syracuse; Sara J. Danner, 23, Pierceton; Lonclay Wadkins, 26, Mentone; and Darlene M. Calobrace, 53, Syracuse.
Superior Court 1
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Miller & Sons Structure Inc. vs. Willis Wienhorst, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,357.35 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Atha Wayne and Donna Belsha vs. Kosciusko Community Hospital; Warsaw Health Systems, LLC; Kosciusko 21st Century Foundation. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Jan. 12, 1999, fall by Atha Wayne Belsha outside KCH. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Rosa E. Garcia Kindig, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks that Kindig cease using real estate on South Field Lane in Seward Township in violation of zoning ordinances by placement of a camper there for habitation, when a primary residence already exists. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and that monetary penalties be imposed until compliance is made.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Bruce and Terri Stephens, Indian Trail, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $19,434.95 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Rebecca L. Roberts, South CR 775W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,112 due on account, plus court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Benjamin Thomas Steele, Goshen, $3,716.39, and Dawn K. Ostrow, North Short Street, South Whitley, $3,903.67.
Marriage Dissolution
Rowe
Candi Marie and Arlie Allen Rowe, West Warren Avenue, Silver Lake. They were married Dec. 2, 1988, and separated March 12, 2000. There is one minor child.
Superior Court 1
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court 1 with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• David C. Cook Publishing Co. vs. Roger D. and Debbie Gerber, Beneficial Indiana Inc. and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff awarded $25,050.28 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Indiana Lawrence Bank vs. Jack M. Pruitt. Plaintiff awarded $7,501.41 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Donald Ray Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $4,469.47 by default, plus court costs.
• Bank One, formerly known as NBD Bank, vs. Angela E. Fiorentino. Plaintiff awarded $19,626.19 by default, plus court costs and possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Cheryl Buchanan. Plaintiff awarded $2,657.50 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank vs. Ron and Brenda Whitaker. Plaintiff awarded $9,552.78, plus court costs.
• Westfield Insurance Companies vs. Jeremy M. Stambaugh. Plaintiff awarded $3,158.68 by default, plus court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Jesse W. Harter. Plaintiff awarded $6,440.63 by default, plus interest and court cost.
• Norwest Mortgage Inc., doing business as Directors Acceptance, vs. Jeffrey and Norma Christine Prater. Plaintiff awarded $80,369.32 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred 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:
• Dave and Anne Coubert vs. Rocket TV & Appliance Inc.
• John J. Baker vs. Allstate Insurance Co. The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolution was finalized on the dates indicated:
• Marie (former name Lunow restored) and Andy Layman. March 8.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Jack Parzygnot vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks reversal of a Feb. 8 decision denying a variance to divide one lot into two nonconforming lots or to allow two residences to remain on one lot. The property is on EMS B40B Lane, Leesburg.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Beverly Irwin, EMS W23A Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks that the court levy a fine for failure to comply with requests for corrections to property on EMS W27 Lane.
Name Change
• Irene Kay Richardson, Milford, seeks to change her name to Irene Kay Ressler.
Marriage Dissolutions
Blandford
Amy L. Blandford, North Dolan Drive, Syracuse, and Michael A. Blandford, Louisville, Ky. They were married Jan. 4, 1995, and separated Oct. 11, 1999. There are two minor children.
Blocher
Heather H. and Doug A. Blocher, South County Farm Road, Warsaw. They were married June 29, 1996, and have not yet separated. There is one minor child.
Kelley
Gabrielle V. and Frank Edward Kelley Jr., Auditorium Boulevard, Winona Lake. They were married Oct. 25, 1997, and separated Nov. 15, 1999. There are no minor children.
Smith
William Randolph Smith, EMS B31 Lane, Warsaw, and Lisa R. Smith, EMS W29 Lane, North Webster. They were married Sept. 22, 1990, and separated March 4, 2000. There are no minor children.
Sweet
Jimmy Sweet, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, and Vicky Sweet, Key West, Fla.They were married in 1970 and separated in 1978. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Jack N. and Joyce A. Maule vs. Bruce Kenworthy, et al. Plaintiff awarded $40,733.75 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.
• Liberty Savings Bank, FSB, vs. Rocky D. and Tara E. Bays, et al. Plaintiff awarded $75,083.38 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First American Bank, formerly known as First Federal Bank, FSB, vs. Dennis S. and Leanne M. Coffman, et al. Plaintiff awarded $101,855.07 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Homeside Lending Inc. vs. Kim E. and Cathy L. Derf, et al. Plaintiff awarded $86,247 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc., formerly known as Compass Receivables Management Corp., vs. David L. Flynn. Plaintiff awarded $1,494.27, plus court cost.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Creditmax Inc. vs. Emily S. Robinson.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Bank of America Mortgage, successor by merger to Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., vs. Daren D. Maierle, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Terrance R. Warren and Nora J. (former name Wilson restored). Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. March 9.
• Steven R. and Tracy E.A. Goff. March 9.
• Yvonne and Melvin Adams Jr. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $201 per week in child support. March 10.
• Alisha M. and Terry N. Erhart. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. March 13.
• Christopher S. and Nimia E. Bornman. March 13.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• John R. and Sandra A. Brito.
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.
• Gary Connolly, doing business as ABC Seamless, Connolly Construction and Consolidated Builders Corp., 1060 Parkwood rive, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $18,803. Debts: $208,363.
• Chris Green, 321 Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $405. Debts: $11,042.
• Tina Hughes, also known as Tina Gerdung, 5972 S. CR 450W, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,179. Debts: $31,620.
• Steven Jones and Deborah Jones, also known as Deborah Mayhew, 6941 E. Fairway Court, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $112,172. Debts: $122,385.
• Mary Lampkin, also known as Mary Naus and Mary McKinney, 2937 E. Longspur Lane, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $10,120. Debts: $37,372.
• Delorah Murphy, also known as Dee Murphy and Delorah Winegar, 930 Pontiac St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $11,356. Debts: $20,999.
• Charles Jr. and Clarissa Poe, 48 N. CR 650E, Pierceton. Chapter 13. Assets: $107,370. Debts: $116,013.
• Benjamin England Jr., 5528 E. CR 700S, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $200,533. Debts: $224,778.
• Nancy Graham, formerly known as Nancy Cleverly and Nancy Cleverly-Graham, 1100 Park Road, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $580. Debts: $19,191.
• Terrance Holloway, 1871 E. CR 550S, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,310. Debts: $62,282.
• Melvin Latta and Kelli Latta, formerly known as Kelli Munsterman, 1779 W. Olson Road, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $92,228. Debts: $108,596.
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