Times-Union Court News 03-28-2000

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:
• Christopher Clark DeWilde, 23, and Keelie Jovan Hornung, 22, North Parker Street, Warsaw.
• John W. Meade, 42, and Robin L. Moore, 38, both of Lakeshore Drive, Warsaw.
• Michael Allan Heche, 28, and Stacey Lea Horvath, 26, both of East CR 400N, Pierceton.
• Robert David Eric Hume, 23, and Jennifer Michelle Anderson, 22, North Morgan Street, Mentone.
• James Dean Zellers, 25, and Kimberly Jo Gearhart, 22, both of South Stonebridge Road, Warsaw.
• Jerald L. Andrew, 65, North CR 300E, Leesburg, and Gloria Y. Garr, 64, Fort Wayne.
• John Prater, 51, East CR 500S, Warsaw, and Ruth A. Baker, 35, South Huntington Street, Syracuse.
• John D. Blackburn, 41, and Eva J. Bowser, 40, both of EMS T16 Lane, Leesburg.
• James Lavern Troyer, 20, North CR 600W, Nappanee, and Naomi L. Lehman, 20, Stonewall Court, Nappanee.
• Craig Allen Wagoner, 27, Ind. 13S, North Manchester, and Hilary Ann Michael, 23, South CR 600E, North Manchester.
• James A. Crews, 57, and Connie A. Crews, 54, both of South Monroe Street, Warsaw.
• Roy E. Carlin, 46, and Patricia L. Baldridge, 29, both of Chestnut Street, Winona Lake.
• Thomas Kelly Hoagland, 25, Claypool, and Jodie Marie Brown, 17, South Sherman Street, Warsaw.
• Floyd Aaron Farber, 20, and Katherine Ilene Davis, 21, both of North Washington Street, 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:
• Deardorf Property Management Inc. vs. Louis M. Mediano Jr. Plaintiff awarded $491.
• Wes Stouder vs. Julie Webb. Plaintiff awarded $1,890.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters vs. Burnis A. Flannery. Plaintiff awarded $242.17.
• Hide-Away Hills Mobile Home Community vs. Donald Richardson. Plaintiff awarded $462.64.
• Creditmax awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jason and Barbara Owens, $2,035.37, and Keith Scott, $2,494.84.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Joseph D. Neer, $2,209.94; Laurie Boyer, $566.19; and Waylin D.and Kathleen J. Quier, $484.47.
• American General Finance awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Charles P. Murphy, $1,118.23; Jerremy and Summer Wheeler, $1,505.87; Leonard Petre, $1,989.53.
• Woodlawn Hospital vs. Jay D. and Betsy L. Leeka. Plaintiff awarded $2,255.76
• Templeton Shell Service Inc. vs. Rob Vance. Plaintiff awarded $355.22.

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 people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days were Carlos Nunez, Warsaw, and Doug Metzger, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jackson Pruitt Jr., Warsaw.
Fined $25 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Clinton Vining, Etna Green.
Fined $50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Gaylynn Harris, Pierceton.
Fined $100 in October, sentenced to 10 days in jail and license suspended one year was Jose Lara, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Charles Lewallen, Syracuse.
Fined $74.50 in September, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Robert Rodeffer, North Webster.
Fined $74.50 in September, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Erick Hudson, North Webster.
Fined $220 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Steven Keim, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jesus Hernandez, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August and license suspended 90 days was Gerardo Calzada, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in August and license suspended 90 days was Braden Parker, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in August and license restricted 90 days was Todd Lebel, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Pauline Bocook, Winona Lake.
Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Regina Stocklin, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Redid Velazquez, Warsaw, and Joe Rodriquez, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jose Hernandez, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in February and license suspended 90 days was Dorthea Himes, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in February and license suspended 90 days was Jeff Weaver, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in January and license suspended 90 days was Nathan Lewis, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in December and license suspended 90 days was Terri Stoebe, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in September and license suspended 90 days was Carol Simcox, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in August and license suspended 90 days was Rodolfo Silva, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March 1999 and license suspended 90 days was Kevin Hunter, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop After An Accident - Fined $100 in February and license suspended 180 days was Charles Clements, North Webster.
Fined $25 in December and license suspended six months was Gaylynn Harris, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in March 1999 and license suspended six months was Brooke Shepler, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Jorge Cuautle, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in December was Manuel Gutierrez, Warsaw.
Fined $74.50 in July was Corissa Hale, Pierceton.
Reckless Driving - Fined $50 in January was Derek Cornelius, Milford.
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in November was Rigaberto Valencia, Warsaw.
Fined $49.50 in October and license suspended 30 days was Carlos Silvestre, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in October was Jeremiah Lowe, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August was Ruben Alvarez, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July was Jose Lara, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April was Jaime Rangel, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in March was Robert Norris, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in February was Brandon Roberts, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February and license suspended 60 days was Brian Hodorek, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in February were Blaine Elliott, Warsaw, and Heather Van Puffelen, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January were Karianne Siple, Syracuse; William Medley, Syracuse; Phillip McCord, Warsaw; Amber Williamson, Warsaw; Erica Rapsavage, Warsaw; Arlen Brennaman Jr., Syracuse; Michael Baker Jr., Syracuse; Jarvis Shepherd, Mentone; and Eric Heiman, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December was Dustin Silva, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in September and ordered to perform three days of community service was Timothy Toepper, North Webster.
Public Intoxication - Fined $100 in February was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) against in February and sentenced to 30 days in jail was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February were Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw, and Charles Shafer, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January was John Heaton, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in December was Richard Lowe, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November and sentenced to seven days in jail was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in October against and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in September was Robert Webb Johnson, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $50 in January and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Carlos Silvestre, Syracuse.
Judgment (court costs only) against in December and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Ralph McDonald, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in December was Laura Groen, Etna Green.
Judgment (court costs only) in November against and ordered to pay a $100 child abuse fee was Randall Hollon, North Webster.
Judgment (court costs only) in September against Jeannie Fretz, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in August was Galena Stocklin, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $50 in December was Steven Hapner, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in October, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days were Daniel Robbins, Cromwell, and Ernest Harris, Warsaw.
Fined $75 in August, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 day was Jeremiah Eckert, Pierceton.
False Informing - Fined $100 in September was Enrique Flores, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was David E. King, 33, Winona Lake.
Pointing A Firearm - Fined $500 in September was Raymond Truex, Warsaw.
Conversion - Fined $50 in September and sentenced to 20 days in jail were Luis Diaz, Warsaw; Enedeo Rodrigiz, Warsaw; and Jose Ibarra, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in March 1999 was Sarah Kellogg, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $100 in August was Lori Reyes, North Webster.
Fined $50 in July was Christopher Creekmore, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in March were Adam M. Shepler, 17, South Whitley; Derrick A. Leake, 20, Warsaw; Matthew A. Lucas, 22, Warsaw; Eduardo B. Barcenas, 24, Warsaw; Terri R. Hubner, 29, Warsaw; Susan E. Carver, 39, Warsaw; Sean S. Naus, 26, Warsaw; April D. Martin, 20, Winona Lake; Barrett A. Bradley, 41, Bourbon; and Angel Rodriquez, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in February were Rachel M. Stutzman, 18, Warsaw; Frank M. Parker, 30, Warsaw; Daniel R. Manwaring, 51, North Manchester; James B. Marshall, 24, Winona Lake; Joshua M. Berger, 19, Warsaw; Travis P. Rinker, 19, Warsaw; James R. Egnor, 37, Nappanee; Steven R. Dunnuck, 21, Winona Lake; Derek R. Findley, 17, Warsaw; Heather K. Collins, 29, Warsaw; and Peggy J. Stamper, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in January was Sharica R. Clark, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September was David W. Curley, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Larry P. Davis, 57, Warsaw; Thomas V. Truong, 25, Warsaw; Madeline R. Treiber, 42, Mentone; Amanda K. Ramsey, 19, Rochester; David C. Edwards, 59, North Webster; Dale L. Dachenhaus, 30, Winona Lake; Sharon L. Sommers, 50, Silver Lake; Joshua D. White, 20, Warsaw; Jay O. Sutton, 26, Claypool; Sergio Juarez, 20, Warsaw;
Also, Karleen J. Brennan, 55, Warsaw; Larry J. Long, 50, Warsaw; Margaret E. Barry, 59, Warsaw; Michael L. Pearson, 41, Akron; Heath R. Jenkins, 28, South Whitley; Travis N. Garner, 22, Warsaw; Timothy D. Sleeth, 27, Claypool; and Nicholas A. Kintzel, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were Mildred F. Martin, 65, Warsaw; Reesha McLaughlin, 19, Warsaw; Beth D. Barr, 46, Akron; Sarah E. Fisher, 21, Pierceton; Letticia L. Olivo, 19, Syracuse; Amy D. Vandiver, 20, Warsaw; Matthew T. Zellers, 20, Warsaw; Cynthia M. Romine, 36, Warsaw; Mark R. Katzer, 44, Warsaw; Ryan S. Helser, 23, Warsaw;
Also, Jay A. Horn, 44, Warsaw; April Harris, 29, Silver Lake; and Timothy L. Bowen, 30, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in January was Jason T. Marsillett, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was William G. Ashley, 37, South Whitley.
Fined $7 in February was Kelly J. Newman, 21, North Manchester.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March were Seth C. Woodcock, 20, Pierceton, and Lana M. Wilson, 49, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in February were Roseann D. Smith, 36, Winona Lake, and Katina M. Monroe, 27, Warsaw.
Operating A Mo-Ped Without Wearing A Helmet (Under Age 16) - Fined $7 in March was Jerrod W. Turpen, 15, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in March were Jorge M. Solorzano, 33, Warsaw, and Jose J. Marquez-Nunez, 42, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February were Cesar Montes, 21, Warsaw, and Randy L. Brubacher, 46, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in September was Roberto Acuahuitl, 31, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in March was Jorge M. Solozano 33, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in March were Christopher B. Edwards, 23, Warsaw, and Jose J. Marquez-Nunez, 42, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in March were Lisa Palladino, 18, Winona Lake, and Chandler J. Tenny, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in February was Drew L. Halsey, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in December was Christian R. Kielhorn, 21, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in March was Michael L. McDowell, 54, Warsaw.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Road - Fined $7 in February was Jeremy M. Hurst, 21, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in February was Mark A. Seitner, 24, Mentone.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in February was Kenneth R. Rogers, 26, Silver Lake.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in February was Leticia Nunez, 32, Winona Lake.
Failure To Use Headlights - Fined $7 in February was Anthony D. Helman, 17, Warsaw.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in February was Anthony D. Helman, 17, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in January was Sharica R. Clark, 17, Warsaw.
Obstructed Windshield - Fined $7 in December was Christian R. Kielhorn, 21, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in December was Jason R. Coleman, 21, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in October were Donald E. Chilcutt, 18, Winona Lake, and Chris J. Neer, 39, Mentone.
Fined $25 in August were Mauricio H. Carvajal, 29, Warsaw, and Filberto Rodriguez, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July were Jose L. Garza Jr., 29, Syracuse, and Rita Bernal, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June were Araceli R. Ramos, 22, Warsaw, and Christopher E. Blondeel, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May were Matthew L. Prater, 22, Warsaw, and David L. Tabb, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March 1999 was Christopher D. Geese, 23, Cromwell.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in September was Jason D. McPhearson, 23, Leesburg.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $100 in August was Margarita Adame, 27, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Violation Of Nighttime Speed Limit In Motorboat - Fined $7 in August was Chris W. Ross, 44, Syracuse.
No All-Terrain Vehicle Registration - Fined $75 in May was Ronald S. Brewer, 28, Silver Lake.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March were Delbert D. Surfuso, 64, North Webster; David L. Hall, 27, Pierceton; Justin R. Miner, 18, Warsaw; Jodi L. Halsey, 19, Cromwell; Amanda L. Sohl, 23, Milford; Lisa Palladino, 18, Winona Lake; Steven V. Klinger, 20, Warsaw; Michelle L. Casey, 26, Pierceton; Sherlock Harrison, 28, Warsaw; Judy L. Blue, 53, Silver Lake; and Corina M. Henwood, 23, North Webster.
Fined $20 in February were Jack R. Hensler, 58, Leesburg; Joel A. Alberson, 17, Winona Lake; Jacqueline S. Bond, 51, Syracuse; Kim A. Jacquay, 20, Cromwell; Lisa L. Downey, 34, Warsaw; Bobby R. Vickers, 22, North Manchester; Philip K. Kellogg, 36, Warsaw; Julia A. Thompson, 46, Warsaw; Connie A. Sanders, 54, Warsaw; Jeremiah Banghart, 16, Mentone; and Glen H. Black, 59, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in June was Andrew D. Mitchell, 18, South Whitley.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (March) Leah Sparkman, Warsaw (six counts); (February) Amanda Craft, Akron; Cori Hawthorne, Syracuse (five counts); Jason Trigg, Rochester; William C. Hood, Pierceton; (January) John Bullington, Warsaw (four counts); Panessia Burke, Claypool; (September) Troy Simonsen, Warsaw; (August) Donald Chadwick Jr., Warsaw; (March 1999) Michelle Bartley, Rochester.
Driving While Intoxicated - (January) Elena Jordan, Pierceton; (December) Sandra Ruggles, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (October) Stella Meade, Warsaw; (May) David Blake, Warsaw; (March 1999) Jerald Womack, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - (August) Steven Keim, Syracuse.
Battery - (August) Mary Bratten, Mentone; (April) David Zartman, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (April) William Phillips, Akron.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services vs. Scott Estep, East Promontory Dive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,898 due on account, plus court costs.
• First Union National Bank vs. Brian J. and Rhonda G. McCleary, East Pierceton Road, Warsaw, and Roger Korenstra, New Paris. Plaintiff seeks $192,137.03 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank vs. Paul D. and Victoria A. Lafferty, Chinworth Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks possession of four-wheeler, or the value thereof, plus $400 damages for its detention, interest and court costs.
• Joshua R. Hughes vs. John R. Hewitt, East CR 100S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $3,500 for damage resulting from an Aug. 17, 1999, auto accident on U.S. 30. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Jim Benson, Michaels Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,153.45 due on agreement, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Jodi C. Ketcham, North CR 400W, Milford. Plaintiff awarded $4,239.34 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. Wilbur F. Rosbrugh, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,505.97 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of agreement as prior to other liens, with sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Royal Crown Bottling Co. of Chicago, doing business as Royal Crown Cola, vs. Richard J. DeAngelis, doing business as Tippy Minimart & Video, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $2,650.21 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Evett
B. Darlene Evett, Kosciusko County, and Jeffrey A. Evett, North CR 175E, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 5, 1987, and separated June 18, 1992. There are two minor children.
Rodgers
Jason L. Rodgers and Dina Rodgers, Kosciusko County. They were married July 8, 1995, and separated Feb. 22, 2000. There are two minor children.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• The estate of Leon Robinson, by Marcia Robinson, personal representative, vs. Harold James. Plaintiff seeks an interpretation of partnership agreement for R&J Investments, and a determination as to its dissolution and liquidation. Plaintiff also seeks that a receiver be appointed to preserve and dispose of the partnership property and to divide the proceeds.
• Bank of America/NA, successor in interest by merger of Bank of America, FSB, vs. Michael Hagy, East Oldfield Drive, Leesburg; National City Bank of Indiana; and Stanton Lake Property Owners Association. Plaintiff seeks $82,894.27 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus court costs: Judy L. Hawkins, South Monroe Drive, Warsaw, $3,008.09; Lola Vires, North Lake Street, Warsaw, $7,326.97; and Gene W. and Lisa M. Hyser, Old Road 30E, Pierceton, $9,813.96.
• Bank of America Mortgage, LLC, successor by merger to Nationsbanc Mortgage Co., vs. Jack M. Pruitt, Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw, and Indiana Lawrence Bank. Plaintiff seeks $48,696.12 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co. of Indiana, vs. Michael B. Mullins, Auditorium Boulevard, Winona Lake, and town of Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $59,408.66 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Countrywide Home Loans, doing business as America's Wholesale Lender, vs. Geoffery C. and Michelle J. Coburn, East Pixie Parkway, Cromwell, and Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co. Plaintiff seeks $87,100.26 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Jerry L. and Debra D. Miller, East Clark Street, Warsaw; Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co.; city of Warsaw; Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters; United Recovery Services Inc.; and Martin Financial Management Inc. Plaintiff seeks $52,365.37 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Jim Newman and Manufactured Housing Enterprises Inc., Bryan, Ohio, vs. Kenneth E. McKinney, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $135,400 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Deborah Belcher, Warsaw, vs. Cheryl Thomas, Pioneer Lane, Warsaw, and Fast Cab Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and losses resulting from an April 7, 1998, auto accident on CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• George D. Brown vs. Robert M. Lamb, Muncie; Kosciusko County auditor; Commercial Union Insurance Co. and town of Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate in Courtland Park, plus court costs.
• National City Bank vs. Timothy R. and Lisa M. Glass and Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Plaintiff seeks a title for 1996 Dodge Stratus listing NCB as the first lienholder.
Marriage Dissolutions
Blankenship
Lori Blankenship, West Dixie Drive, Silver Lake, and Matthew Blankenship, East North Street, Bourbon. They were married Feb. 28, 1997, and separated Feb. 19, 2000. There is one minor child.
Brock
Anthony Brock, Goshen, and Karen Brock, North Orchard Ridge Drive, Warsaw. They were married May 28, 1994, and separated Jan. 7, 2000. There are two minor children.
Gibson
Christine L. and William E. Gibson, East Excalibur Place, Cromwell. They were married June 4, 1994, and separated March 20, 2000. There are no minor children.
Jacobson
Mandy L. and Anthony N. Jacobson, Husky Trail, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 21, 1995, and separated March 17, 2000. There is one minor child.
Keister
Rebecca Keister, West Section Street, Claypool, and Shane H. Keister, Wolf Lake. They were married Sept. 8, 1994, and separated Nov. 1, 1999. There are three minor children.
Kenney
Tracy L. Bloom-Kenney, East Market Street, Warsaw, and John W. Kenney, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 31, 1996, and separated March 12, 2000. There are no minor children.
Minnick
Judith A. Minnick, South County Farm, Road, Claypool, and Gary L. Minnick, Claypool. They were married Dec. 15, 1997, and separated March 10, 2000. There are no minor children.
Smith
Kristi L. Smith, West CR 600S, Claypool, and Donald E. Smith, North Grant Street, Warsaw. They were married April 15, 1995, and separated March 13, 2000. There is one minor child.
Sponseller
Angela M. Goodson-Sponseller and Jeremy Sponseller, South CR 650E, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 4, 1997, and separated in January 2000. There are no minor children.
Stidams
Jennifer R. Stidams, North CR 450E, Syracuse, and Kirk A. Stidams, East Mock Road, Milford. They were married April 17, 1993, and separated Jan. 11, 2000. There are two minor children.
Warren
Donna and Randy A. Warren, Sheridan Street, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 11, 1985, and separated March 13, 2000. There are two minor children.
Williams
Joseph E. Williams, Auditorium Boulevard, Winona Lake, and Christy A. Williams, Columbia, Mo. They were married Oct. 31, 1995, and separated Oct. 27, 1999. There are no minor children.

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.
• Brent Boyer, 12332 N. Kern Road, Syracuse, Chapter 7. Assets: $40,430. Debts: $63,013.
• Marvin Miller, 59 EMS W19 Lane, North Webster, and Holly Miller, 9606 E. Holmes Court, Cromwell. Chapter 7. Assets: $41,200. Debts: $51,872.
• Joseph Oswald, 15224 CR 52, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,000. Debts: $9,511.
• Melissa Vanata, 1491 E. CR 300S, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $94,474. Debts: $127,602.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Christopher Clark DeWilde, 23, and Keelie Jovan Hornung, 22, North Parker Street, Warsaw.
• John W. Meade, 42, and Robin L. Moore, 38, both of Lakeshore Drive, Warsaw.
• Michael Allan Heche, 28, and Stacey Lea Horvath, 26, both of East CR 400N, Pierceton.
• Robert David Eric Hume, 23, and Jennifer Michelle Anderson, 22, North Morgan Street, Mentone.
• James Dean Zellers, 25, and Kimberly Jo Gearhart, 22, both of South Stonebridge Road, Warsaw.
• Jerald L. Andrew, 65, North CR 300E, Leesburg, and Gloria Y. Garr, 64, Fort Wayne.
• John Prater, 51, East CR 500S, Warsaw, and Ruth A. Baker, 35, South Huntington Street, Syracuse.
• John D. Blackburn, 41, and Eva J. Bowser, 40, both of EMS T16 Lane, Leesburg.
• James Lavern Troyer, 20, North CR 600W, Nappanee, and Naomi L. Lehman, 20, Stonewall Court, Nappanee.
• Craig Allen Wagoner, 27, Ind. 13S, North Manchester, and Hilary Ann Michael, 23, South CR 600E, North Manchester.
• James A. Crews, 57, and Connie A. Crews, 54, both of South Monroe Street, Warsaw.
• Roy E. Carlin, 46, and Patricia L. Baldridge, 29, both of Chestnut Street, Winona Lake.
• Thomas Kelly Hoagland, 25, Claypool, and Jodie Marie Brown, 17, South Sherman Street, Warsaw.
• Floyd Aaron Farber, 20, and Katherine Ilene Davis, 21, both of North Washington Street, 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:
• Deardorf Property Management Inc. vs. Louis M. Mediano Jr. Plaintiff awarded $491.
• Wes Stouder vs. Julie Webb. Plaintiff awarded $1,890.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters vs. Burnis A. Flannery. Plaintiff awarded $242.17.
• Hide-Away Hills Mobile Home Community vs. Donald Richardson. Plaintiff awarded $462.64.
• Creditmax awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jason and Barbara Owens, $2,035.37, and Keith Scott, $2,494.84.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Joseph D. Neer, $2,209.94; Laurie Boyer, $566.19; and Waylin D.and Kathleen J. Quier, $484.47.
• American General Finance awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Charles P. Murphy, $1,118.23; Jerremy and Summer Wheeler, $1,505.87; Leonard Petre, $1,989.53.
• Woodlawn Hospital vs. Jay D. and Betsy L. Leeka. Plaintiff awarded $2,255.76
• Templeton Shell Service Inc. vs. Rob Vance. Plaintiff awarded $355.22.

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 people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days were Carlos Nunez, Warsaw, and Doug Metzger, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jackson Pruitt Jr., Warsaw.
Fined $25 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Clinton Vining, Etna Green.
Fined $50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Gaylynn Harris, Pierceton.
Fined $100 in October, sentenced to 10 days in jail and license suspended one year was Jose Lara, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Charles Lewallen, Syracuse.
Fined $74.50 in September, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Robert Rodeffer, North Webster.
Fined $74.50 in September, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Erick Hudson, North Webster.
Fined $220 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Steven Keim, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jesus Hernandez, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August and license suspended 90 days was Gerardo Calzada, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in August and license suspended 90 days was Braden Parker, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in August and license restricted 90 days was Todd Lebel, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Pauline Bocook, Winona Lake.
Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Regina Stocklin, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Redid Velazquez, Warsaw, and Joe Rodriquez, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jose Hernandez, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in February and license suspended 90 days was Dorthea Himes, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in February and license suspended 90 days was Jeff Weaver, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in January and license suspended 90 days was Nathan Lewis, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in December and license suspended 90 days was Terri Stoebe, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in September and license suspended 90 days was Carol Simcox, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in August and license suspended 90 days was Rodolfo Silva, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March 1999 and license suspended 90 days was Kevin Hunter, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop After An Accident - Fined $100 in February and license suspended 180 days was Charles Clements, North Webster.
Fined $25 in December and license suspended six months was Gaylynn Harris, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in March 1999 and license suspended six months was Brooke Shepler, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Jorge Cuautle, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in December was Manuel Gutierrez, Warsaw.
Fined $74.50 in July was Corissa Hale, Pierceton.
Reckless Driving - Fined $50 in January was Derek Cornelius, Milford.
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in November was Rigaberto Valencia, Warsaw.
Fined $49.50 in October and license suspended 30 days was Carlos Silvestre, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in October was Jeremiah Lowe, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August was Ruben Alvarez, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July was Jose Lara, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April was Jaime Rangel, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in March was Robert Norris, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in February was Brandon Roberts, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February and license suspended 60 days was Brian Hodorek, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in February were Blaine Elliott, Warsaw, and Heather Van Puffelen, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January were Karianne Siple, Syracuse; William Medley, Syracuse; Phillip McCord, Warsaw; Amber Williamson, Warsaw; Erica Rapsavage, Warsaw; Arlen Brennaman Jr., Syracuse; Michael Baker Jr., Syracuse; Jarvis Shepherd, Mentone; and Eric Heiman, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December was Dustin Silva, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in September and ordered to perform three days of community service was Timothy Toepper, North Webster.
Public Intoxication - Fined $100 in February was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) against in February and sentenced to 30 days in jail was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February were Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw, and Charles Shafer, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January was John Heaton, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in December was Richard Lowe, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November and sentenced to seven days in jail was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in October against and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in September was Robert Webb Johnson, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $50 in January and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Carlos Silvestre, Syracuse.
Judgment (court costs only) against in December and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Ralph McDonald, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in December was Laura Groen, Etna Green.
Judgment (court costs only) in November against and ordered to pay a $100 child abuse fee was Randall Hollon, North Webster.
Judgment (court costs only) in September against Jeannie Fretz, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in August was Galena Stocklin, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $50 in December was Steven Hapner, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in October, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days were Daniel Robbins, Cromwell, and Ernest Harris, Warsaw.
Fined $75 in August, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 day was Jeremiah Eckert, Pierceton.
False Informing - Fined $100 in September was Enrique Flores, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was David E. King, 33, Winona Lake.
Pointing A Firearm - Fined $500 in September was Raymond Truex, Warsaw.
Conversion - Fined $50 in September and sentenced to 20 days in jail were Luis Diaz, Warsaw; Enedeo Rodrigiz, Warsaw; and Jose Ibarra, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in March 1999 was Sarah Kellogg, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $100 in August was Lori Reyes, North Webster.
Fined $50 in July was Christopher Creekmore, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in March were Adam M. Shepler, 17, South Whitley; Derrick A. Leake, 20, Warsaw; Matthew A. Lucas, 22, Warsaw; Eduardo B. Barcenas, 24, Warsaw; Terri R. Hubner, 29, Warsaw; Susan E. Carver, 39, Warsaw; Sean S. Naus, 26, Warsaw; April D. Martin, 20, Winona Lake; Barrett A. Bradley, 41, Bourbon; and Angel Rodriquez, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in February were Rachel M. Stutzman, 18, Warsaw; Frank M. Parker, 30, Warsaw; Daniel R. Manwaring, 51, North Manchester; James B. Marshall, 24, Winona Lake; Joshua M. Berger, 19, Warsaw; Travis P. Rinker, 19, Warsaw; James R. Egnor, 37, Nappanee; Steven R. Dunnuck, 21, Winona Lake; Derek R. Findley, 17, Warsaw; Heather K. Collins, 29, Warsaw; and Peggy J. Stamper, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in January was Sharica R. Clark, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in September was David W. Curley, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Larry P. Davis, 57, Warsaw; Thomas V. Truong, 25, Warsaw; Madeline R. Treiber, 42, Mentone; Amanda K. Ramsey, 19, Rochester; David C. Edwards, 59, North Webster; Dale L. Dachenhaus, 30, Winona Lake; Sharon L. Sommers, 50, Silver Lake; Joshua D. White, 20, Warsaw; Jay O. Sutton, 26, Claypool; Sergio Juarez, 20, Warsaw;
Also, Karleen J. Brennan, 55, Warsaw; Larry J. Long, 50, Warsaw; Margaret E. Barry, 59, Warsaw; Michael L. Pearson, 41, Akron; Heath R. Jenkins, 28, South Whitley; Travis N. Garner, 22, Warsaw; Timothy D. Sleeth, 27, Claypool; and Nicholas A. Kintzel, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were Mildred F. Martin, 65, Warsaw; Reesha McLaughlin, 19, Warsaw; Beth D. Barr, 46, Akron; Sarah E. Fisher, 21, Pierceton; Letticia L. Olivo, 19, Syracuse; Amy D. Vandiver, 20, Warsaw; Matthew T. Zellers, 20, Warsaw; Cynthia M. Romine, 36, Warsaw; Mark R. Katzer, 44, Warsaw; Ryan S. Helser, 23, Warsaw;
Also, Jay A. Horn, 44, Warsaw; April Harris, 29, Silver Lake; and Timothy L. Bowen, 30, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in January was Jason T. Marsillett, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was William G. Ashley, 37, South Whitley.
Fined $7 in February was Kelly J. Newman, 21, North Manchester.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March were Seth C. Woodcock, 20, Pierceton, and Lana M. Wilson, 49, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in February were Roseann D. Smith, 36, Winona Lake, and Katina M. Monroe, 27, Warsaw.
Operating A Mo-Ped Without Wearing A Helmet (Under Age 16) - Fined $7 in March was Jerrod W. Turpen, 15, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in March were Jorge M. Solorzano, 33, Warsaw, and Jose J. Marquez-Nunez, 42, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February were Cesar Montes, 21, Warsaw, and Randy L. Brubacher, 46, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in September was Roberto Acuahuitl, 31, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in March was Jorge M. Solozano 33, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in March were Christopher B. Edwards, 23, Warsaw, and Jose J. Marquez-Nunez, 42, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in March were Lisa Palladino, 18, Winona Lake, and Chandler J. Tenny, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in February was Drew L. Halsey, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in December was Christian R. Kielhorn, 21, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in March was Michael L. McDowell, 54, Warsaw.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Road - Fined $7 in February was Jeremy M. Hurst, 21, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in February was Mark A. Seitner, 24, Mentone.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in February was Kenneth R. Rogers, 26, Silver Lake.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in February was Leticia Nunez, 32, Winona Lake.
Failure To Use Headlights - Fined $7 in February was Anthony D. Helman, 17, Warsaw.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in February was Anthony D. Helman, 17, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in January was Sharica R. Clark, 17, Warsaw.
Obstructed Windshield - Fined $7 in December was Christian R. Kielhorn, 21, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in December was Jason R. Coleman, 21, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in October were Donald E. Chilcutt, 18, Winona Lake, and Chris J. Neer, 39, Mentone.
Fined $25 in August were Mauricio H. Carvajal, 29, Warsaw, and Filberto Rodriguez, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July were Jose L. Garza Jr., 29, Syracuse, and Rita Bernal, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June were Araceli R. Ramos, 22, Warsaw, and Christopher E. Blondeel, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May were Matthew L. Prater, 22, Warsaw, and David L. Tabb, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March 1999 was Christopher D. Geese, 23, Cromwell.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in September was Jason D. McPhearson, 23, Leesburg.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $100 in August was Margarita Adame, 27, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Violation Of Nighttime Speed Limit In Motorboat - Fined $7 in August was Chris W. Ross, 44, Syracuse.
No All-Terrain Vehicle Registration - Fined $75 in May was Ronald S. Brewer, 28, Silver Lake.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March were Delbert D. Surfuso, 64, North Webster; David L. Hall, 27, Pierceton; Justin R. Miner, 18, Warsaw; Jodi L. Halsey, 19, Cromwell; Amanda L. Sohl, 23, Milford; Lisa Palladino, 18, Winona Lake; Steven V. Klinger, 20, Warsaw; Michelle L. Casey, 26, Pierceton; Sherlock Harrison, 28, Warsaw; Judy L. Blue, 53, Silver Lake; and Corina M. Henwood, 23, North Webster.
Fined $20 in February were Jack R. Hensler, 58, Leesburg; Joel A. Alberson, 17, Winona Lake; Jacqueline S. Bond, 51, Syracuse; Kim A. Jacquay, 20, Cromwell; Lisa L. Downey, 34, Warsaw; Bobby R. Vickers, 22, North Manchester; Philip K. Kellogg, 36, Warsaw; Julia A. Thompson, 46, Warsaw; Connie A. Sanders, 54, Warsaw; Jeremiah Banghart, 16, Mentone; and Glen H. Black, 59, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in June was Andrew D. Mitchell, 18, South Whitley.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (March) Leah Sparkman, Warsaw (six counts); (February) Amanda Craft, Akron; Cori Hawthorne, Syracuse (five counts); Jason Trigg, Rochester; William C. Hood, Pierceton; (January) John Bullington, Warsaw (four counts); Panessia Burke, Claypool; (September) Troy Simonsen, Warsaw; (August) Donald Chadwick Jr., Warsaw; (March 1999) Michelle Bartley, Rochester.
Driving While Intoxicated - (January) Elena Jordan, Pierceton; (December) Sandra Ruggles, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (October) Stella Meade, Warsaw; (May) David Blake, Warsaw; (March 1999) Jerald Womack, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - (August) Steven Keim, Syracuse.
Battery - (August) Mary Bratten, Mentone; (April) David Zartman, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (April) William Phillips, Akron.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services vs. Scott Estep, East Promontory Dive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,898 due on account, plus court costs.
• First Union National Bank vs. Brian J. and Rhonda G. McCleary, East Pierceton Road, Warsaw, and Roger Korenstra, New Paris. Plaintiff seeks $192,137.03 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank vs. Paul D. and Victoria A. Lafferty, Chinworth Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks possession of four-wheeler, or the value thereof, plus $400 damages for its detention, interest and court costs.
• Joshua R. Hughes vs. John R. Hewitt, East CR 100S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $3,500 for damage resulting from an Aug. 17, 1999, auto accident on U.S. 30. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. vs. Jim Benson, Michaels Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,153.45 due on agreement, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Jodi C. Ketcham, North CR 400W, Milford. Plaintiff awarded $4,239.34 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. Wilbur F. Rosbrugh, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,505.97 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of agreement as prior to other liens, with sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Royal Crown Bottling Co. of Chicago, doing business as Royal Crown Cola, vs. Richard J. DeAngelis, doing business as Tippy Minimart & Video, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $2,650.21 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Evett
B. Darlene Evett, Kosciusko County, and Jeffrey A. Evett, North CR 175E, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 5, 1987, and separated June 18, 1992. There are two minor children.
Rodgers
Jason L. Rodgers and Dina Rodgers, Kosciusko County. They were married July 8, 1995, and separated Feb. 22, 2000. There are two minor children.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• The estate of Leon Robinson, by Marcia Robinson, personal representative, vs. Harold James. Plaintiff seeks an interpretation of partnership agreement for R&J Investments, and a determination as to its dissolution and liquidation. Plaintiff also seeks that a receiver be appointed to preserve and dispose of the partnership property and to divide the proceeds.
• Bank of America/NA, successor in interest by merger of Bank of America, FSB, vs. Michael Hagy, East Oldfield Drive, Leesburg; National City Bank of Indiana; and Stanton Lake Property Owners Association. Plaintiff seeks $82,894.27 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus court costs: Judy L. Hawkins, South Monroe Drive, Warsaw, $3,008.09; Lola Vires, North Lake Street, Warsaw, $7,326.97; and Gene W. and Lisa M. Hyser, Old Road 30E, Pierceton, $9,813.96.
• Bank of America Mortgage, LLC, successor by merger to Nationsbanc Mortgage Co., vs. Jack M. Pruitt, Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw, and Indiana Lawrence Bank. Plaintiff seeks $48,696.12 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co. of Indiana, vs. Michael B. Mullins, Auditorium Boulevard, Winona Lake, and town of Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $59,408.66 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Countrywide Home Loans, doing business as America's Wholesale Lender, vs. Geoffery C. and Michelle J. Coburn, East Pixie Parkway, Cromwell, and Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co. Plaintiff seeks $87,100.26 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Jerry L. and Debra D. Miller, East Clark Street, Warsaw; Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co.; city of Warsaw; Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters; United Recovery Services Inc.; and Martin Financial Management Inc. Plaintiff seeks $52,365.37 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Jim Newman and Manufactured Housing Enterprises Inc., Bryan, Ohio, vs. Kenneth E. McKinney, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $135,400 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Deborah Belcher, Warsaw, vs. Cheryl Thomas, Pioneer Lane, Warsaw, and Fast Cab Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and losses resulting from an April 7, 1998, auto accident on CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• George D. Brown vs. Robert M. Lamb, Muncie; Kosciusko County auditor; Commercial Union Insurance Co. and town of Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate in Courtland Park, plus court costs.
• National City Bank vs. Timothy R. and Lisa M. Glass and Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles. Plaintiff seeks a title for 1996 Dodge Stratus listing NCB as the first lienholder.
Marriage Dissolutions
Blankenship
Lori Blankenship, West Dixie Drive, Silver Lake, and Matthew Blankenship, East North Street, Bourbon. They were married Feb. 28, 1997, and separated Feb. 19, 2000. There is one minor child.
Brock
Anthony Brock, Goshen, and Karen Brock, North Orchard Ridge Drive, Warsaw. They were married May 28, 1994, and separated Jan. 7, 2000. There are two minor children.
Gibson
Christine L. and William E. Gibson, East Excalibur Place, Cromwell. They were married June 4, 1994, and separated March 20, 2000. There are no minor children.
Jacobson
Mandy L. and Anthony N. Jacobson, Husky Trail, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 21, 1995, and separated March 17, 2000. There is one minor child.
Keister
Rebecca Keister, West Section Street, Claypool, and Shane H. Keister, Wolf Lake. They were married Sept. 8, 1994, and separated Nov. 1, 1999. There are three minor children.
Kenney
Tracy L. Bloom-Kenney, East Market Street, Warsaw, and John W. Kenney, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 31, 1996, and separated March 12, 2000. There are no minor children.
Minnick
Judith A. Minnick, South County Farm, Road, Claypool, and Gary L. Minnick, Claypool. They were married Dec. 15, 1997, and separated March 10, 2000. There are no minor children.
Smith
Kristi L. Smith, West CR 600S, Claypool, and Donald E. Smith, North Grant Street, Warsaw. They were married April 15, 1995, and separated March 13, 2000. There is one minor child.
Sponseller
Angela M. Goodson-Sponseller and Jeremy Sponseller, South CR 650E, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 4, 1997, and separated in January 2000. There are no minor children.
Stidams
Jennifer R. Stidams, North CR 450E, Syracuse, and Kirk A. Stidams, East Mock Road, Milford. They were married April 17, 1993, and separated Jan. 11, 2000. There are two minor children.
Warren
Donna and Randy A. Warren, Sheridan Street, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 11, 1985, and separated March 13, 2000. There are two minor children.
Williams
Joseph E. Williams, Auditorium Boulevard, Winona Lake, and Christy A. Williams, Columbia, Mo. They were married Oct. 31, 1995, and separated Oct. 27, 1999. There are no minor children.

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.
• Brent Boyer, 12332 N. Kern Road, Syracuse, Chapter 7. Assets: $40,430. Debts: $63,013.
• Marvin Miller, 59 EMS W19 Lane, North Webster, and Holly Miller, 9606 E. Holmes Court, Cromwell. Chapter 7. Assets: $41,200. Debts: $51,872.
• Joseph Oswald, 15224 CR 52, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,000. Debts: $9,511.
• Melissa Vanata, 1491 E. CR 300S, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $94,474. Debts: $127,602.
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