Times-Union Court News 04-03-2001

July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.

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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Mathew A.Mikel, 36, and Tammy L. Beeney, 37, both of East Main Street, Mentone.
• Brian Corey Longenecker, 21, East Tyner Drive, Warsaw, and Jamie Danielle Ervin, 22, North CR 450E, Warsaw.
• Donald A. Myers, 35, and Debbie L. Deskins, 35, both of East Hiawatha Road, Cromwell.
• Jackie Dewayne Reeves, 22, and Elizabeth Ann Moore, 19, both of West Monoquet Road, Warsaw.
• Wayne F. Please, 35, and Michele R. Vanderford, 35, both of South Forest Lane, Syracuse.
• Shane Christopher Evans, 29, and Patricia A. Hedeen, 47, both of East Bond Street, North Webster.
• Daryl Eugene Schwartz, 19, North CR 950W, Nappanee, and Margaret Sue Schmucker, West CR 1350N, Nappanee.
• Eric Merle Taylor, 41, South Country Club Road, Warsaw, and Patricia Joy Westerbeck, 34, Des Moines, Iowa.
• Jessie Denzel Garner, 30, North CR 900W, Nappanee, and Michelle Renee Twichell, 32, South Jackson Height Apartments, Atwood.
• Craig A. Stolt, 40, and Jann M. Braumberger, 37, both of East Koher Road, South, Syracuse.
• Hector Varela, 29, and Dalana Gale Marcial, 29, both of North Walnut Street, Etna Green.
• Trenton Shane Smith, 20, and Crystal Gale Becker, 22, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Timothy Lloyd Troyer, 27, Plainville, Conn., and Angela Noel Amstutz, 24, Waterbury, Conn.
• Jeffrey David Schumaker, 32, and Christie Louise Jacobson, 27, both of North Orchard Drive, Warsaw.
• Jesse James Reichert, 23, and Pamela Jenny Copley, 19, both of Ind. 15S, Warsaw.
• Xin Lu, 22, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw, and Jingrong Xu, 30, Bollingbrook, Ill.

Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Clinton N. Hubler, $144.59, and Julie A. Ibarra, $246.55.
• Insuremax Insurance Co. v. David H. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $624.45.
• United Farm Family Insurance v. KElly Stutz. Plaintiff awarded $609.71.
• David D. Vu v. Thomas J. Brembeck. Plaintiff awarded $1,014.70.
• Ted D. Eherenman v. Jeff Puterbaugh. Plaintiff awarded $300.
• New Moves Health Systems Inc. v. Diana M. Maggert. Plaintiff awarded $1,865.
• Hahn Systems Inc. v. David Melching. Plaintiff awarded $454.30.
• Ronel Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Enrique Marquez and Sharon A. Borders, $2,543.06, and Arlie D. and Tara L. Walker, $2,201.79.
• Financial Services Of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Christina L. Smith, $2335.93, and Teresa A. Howard, $1,064.16.
• Earl Hackworth v. Kevin Watmough. Plaintiff awarded $2,900.
• Martin Financial Management v. Larry Dennis. Plaintiff awarded $556.95.
• Radiology Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Teresa Beck, $147, and PEggy PErry, $298.
• New Moves Health Systems Inc. v. Beverly Montague. Plaintiff awarded $2,555.50.
• The Centre, P.C., v. Carolyn E. Williams. Plaintiff awarded $1,736.
• Alan Kado v. Mike and Donna Hively. Plaintiff awarded $360.
• Gary A. and Angela A. Stuckman v. Rebekah Fae Hamman. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• FSF Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Steven Wright, $3,000; Joshua Walker, $3,000; Terri L. Heater, $3,000; Dale Stidams, $3,000; Gabriel R. Gates, $3,000; Rebecca Stambaugh, $3,000; Jonathon W. Shaw, $3,000; Richard Arriola, $3,000; Brandi L. Napier, $1,907.90; Megan E> Yant, $1,623.40;
Also, John and Louis R. Amador, $3,000; Shawn Prater, $3,000; William Gene Compton, $3,000; Elwood Hall, $3,000; Kent A. Coldren, $3,000; Carol Manganaro, $2,976.18; and Paul A. Irwin, $3,000.
• Jones Hardware Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dan Logsdon, $944.22; Al McDonald, $608.27; Robert Ford, $563.41; Sheryl Mathews, $405.70; and Sheila Miranda, $207.72.
• Reed & Earhart awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David and Carol Kuhn, $385.68; Rebecca Vanthoff, $473.75; Kimberly A. Foreman, $2,798.57; Mike Pope, $1,198.66; Christopher Blake, $348.15; Timothy A. Davis, $517.39; Shellie Vanover, $324.19; and Donald E. Kauffman, $188.60.
• Custom Rain Control v. Courtney and Sean Brooks. Plaintiff awarded $853.
• Tim and Julie Byer v. Ed and Juanetta Franklin. Plaintiffs awarded $2,496.82
• Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Lisa Howard, $188.70, and Samantha Hughes, $96.90.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. v. Randy and Donna Warren. Plaintiff awarded $301.

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 March were Jonathan C. Haussmann, 19, Rochester; John R. Davis, 22, Nappanee; Kyle C. Hollon, 19, North Webster; Dana L. Romero, 37, Warsaw; and Amy E. Rice, 27, Burket.
Fined $27 in February were Harold A. Hatfield, 30, Etna Green, and Heather R. Mikel, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were William C. Rosentiel, 35, Mentone; Diane E. Lindenmier, 41, Warsaw; Bambi S. Swope, 18, Warsaw; Thomas E. Roberts, 19, Pierceton; Terry J. Wright, 22, Warsaw; and Steffen M. Homme, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were Brian L. Rose, 32, Leesburg; Larry E. Havilano, 56, Syracuse; Angelo Costa, 38, Nappanee; and Harver L. Hayes Jr., 25, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August was Rodney L. Perry, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March were Matthew I. Dilley, 20, Warsaw, and Christopher S. Frazzetta, 31, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February were Richard Smith, 36, Warsaw, and Jeremiah C. Haney, 17, Akron.
Fined $7 in January was Bonnie Taylor, 17, Leesburg.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March was Raymond G. Thompson, 65, Etna Green.
Fined $7 in February were Eric D. Shaw, 25, Atwood, and Joshua J. VanDusen, 18, Mentone.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in March was Leslie K. Bryant, 30, Etna Green.
Passenger Interference - Fined $7 in March was Joshua J. Michael, 20, Milford.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in February were Brandon D. Roberts, 20, Warsaw, and Kyle P. Hunsberger, 18, Milford.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in February were Grant E. Gibson, 16, Warsaw; James W. Poe, 39, Pierceton; and John A. Muchowicz, 25, Silver Lake.
Installation Of Television In View Of Driver - Fined $50 in February was James W. Poe, 39, Pierceton.
Violation Of Probationary License - Fined $25 in January was Todd A. Martz, 18, Nappanee.
Wrong Way On One-Way Road - Fined $7 in November was Edgard G. Postigo, 20, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in September was Joshua J. Surface, 28, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in September was Angel M. Carter, 25, Syracuse.
Operating Mo-Ped Illegally - Fined $7 in August was Josh Howey, 15, Milford.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in August was Rodney L. Perry, 29, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in January was Todd A. Martz, 18, Nappanee.
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Fined $25 in January was Todd Martz, 18 (17 when offense occurred), Nappanee.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March were Kristen D. Sellers, 18, Warsaw; Jose R. Espino, 33, Warsaw; Mario A. Reinoso, 55, Winona Lake; Jessica A. Shepherd, 19, Claypool; William L. Greenwood, 26, Warsaw; Randy L. Brubacher, 47, Cromwell; Travis A. Miller, 17, Milford; Lois M. Momeyer, 59, Warsaw; Kenneth D. Simpson, 34, Warsaw; Tammy L. Beeney, 37, Warsaw;
Also, Corey A. Leasure, 23, Warsaw; Thomas E. Roberts, 19, Pierceton; Leatha L. Brown, 41, Warsaw; Carl R. Clevenger, 22, Syracuse; Mark A.Hoppus, 16, Winona Lake; Robert M. Green, 35, Warsaw; Dustin C. Butterbough, 19, Warsaw; and Lisa C. Robinson, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in February were Brian S. Rensberger, 28, Rochester; and Travis L. Brainard, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in November was Christopher A. Gressley, 18, Claypool.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in February was Debra E. Schisler, 43, Syracuse.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Associates Housing Finance, LLC, successor by merger to Associates Housing Finance Services Inc. v. Matthew M. Stump, Banc One Financial Services Inc., Kosciusko County treasurer, American General Finance Inc., National City Bank and Onbank & Trust Co. Plaintiff seeks $92,188.68 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.
• Federal Diversified Services, a division of The Pacesetter Corp., v. Bobbie Sexton, West Center Street, Burket. Plaintiff seeks $3,407.30 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank, as successor in interest to First National Bank of Warsaw, v. William Clyde Kester, West Woodduck Drive, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $6.575.96 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• EquiCredit Corp. of America v. Joe D. and Pamela Crace, West Union Street, Claypool; Credit Bureau of Wells County; Snow & Sauerteig, LLP, and Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates. Plaintiff seeks $41,781.90 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.
• The South Bend Clinic v. Robin S. Fluke, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $377 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Creditrust Corp. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on credit card accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: David Eugene Halas, North CR 825E, Mentone, $1,475.31, and Brad R. and Marsha Cleveland, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw, $5,587.44.
• North American Capital Corp., as assignee of GE Capital Services, v. Randall A. Ingle, Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,535.24 due on account, plus interest and court costs.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Select Corp. v. Beverley J. Blue. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $2,704.41, plus court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v. Kenneth R. Stanton. Plaintiff awarded $3,717.34 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. v. Kimberly Burris. Plaintiff awarded $928.10, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Eugene A. Arrington Jr. Plaintiff awarded $3,271.99 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Providian National Bank v. Anthony Conley. Plaintiff awarded $15,665.22 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Kendall Electric Inc. v. Kevin W. Kosins, doing business as Markson Products. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $6,345.65, plus court costs.
• Midland Credit Management Inc., as assignee of Discover Card, v. Robert Blackford. Plaintiff awarded $2,706.80 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Regenia Chambers. Plaintiff awarded $6,038.66 by default.
• National City Bank v. Miranda K. Peterson. Plaintiff awarded $20,913.47 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia v. Danny L. Willard Jr. Plaintiff awarded $743.78 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• North Lake Auto Inc. v. Christine Franklin. Plaintiff awarded $10,112.89 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Billy G. and Evelyn M. Hull, $4,424.91, and Timothy J. and Theresa L. George, $3,462.42.
• Jay and Dawn McClain v. Chem-Lube Corp.; Robert and Martha Wasson, individually and doing business as Chem-Lube Corp.; and Challenge Inc. Summary judgment is granted in favor of the defendants.
• Paul H. Redinger v. Gene A. Cornell. Cornell ordered to remove fence and other objects placed on Redinger's real estate; Cornell ordered to cease from trespassing on Redinger's real estate; and plaintiff awarded $430, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Larry A. Dewitt v. Bruce L. Clark, et al. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Sherry and Gary VanKirk. March 21.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• ONB Finance Co. Inc., formerly known as Consumer Acceptance Corp., assignee of R&P Motorsports, v. John M. Davies, North Happiness Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $307.10 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Co. v. Liane Saovongxay, individually and as personal representative of the estate of Phengdy Saovongxay; Michael M. Allen II, Argos; and Thony Spiratankoul, Brubaker Street, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks an order for $100,000 to be deposited with the clerk pending the decision of the court and proper distribution of the insurance proceeds and that the defendants be directed to interplead and settle amongst themselves their respective rights to the proceeds.
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc., doing business as America's Wholesale Lending, v. Terri Landrum, West CR 625S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $35,074.10 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.
• Illiana Federal Credit Union v. Richard and Georgia Eierman, EMS B20A1 Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $99.29 due on account, plus interest and attorney fees.
• Richard Dickerhoff v. Chad and Sherry Rapp, Forest Avenue Southwest, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $9,040 due on real estate lease agreement, plus interest, utility charges, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Collins
Charles D. Collins, Morton Street, Warsaw, and Tracy Collins, East CR 725S, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 23, 1993, and separated March 17, 1999. There are no minor children.
Hudson
Stanley E. and Barbara A. Hudson, South CR 300E, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 7, 1988, and have not separated. There are no minor children.
Robbins
Lu Anne Robbins, West CR 550N, Warsaw, and Keith Robbins, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 6, 1998, and separated Feb. 27, 2001. There is one minor child.
Webster
Jason and Renee Webster, North CR 300W, Warsaw. They were married June 6, 1997, and separated March 17, 2001. There are no minor children.
Zimmerman
Gary and Zoyla Cruz Zimmerman, Westwood Road, Winona Lake. They were married Oct. 16, 1998, and have not separated. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: Ronald E. and Kimberly S. Frazier, $6,947.01; Lisa K.Slone, $4,899.24; and William H. and Judy A. Scroggs, $3,851.24.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone v. Brent and Grace Hall, et al. Plaintiff awarded $12,390.44 by default, plus interest, and $4,404.27, plus interest and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Clark's Marine Inc. v. Patrick Ballinger. Plaintiff declared sole owner of motorboat. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Fairbanks Capital Corp. v. Billy J. and Danyelle D. Estep. Plaintiff awarded $91,890.31 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.
• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc., successor by merger to Norwest Mortgage Inc., doing business as Directors Acceptance, v. Kenneth B. Bowling. Plaintiff awarded $85,783.39 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.
• Norwest Bank Minnesota/NA v. Ed L. Sanderson. Plaintiff awarded $103,654.94 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.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Alan S.and Barbara A. Kramer. Summary judgment granted in favor of plaintiff.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Taper Lock Credit Union v. Daniel Waldschmidt.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• James and Kay Ludwig, as natural parents and legal guardians of Travis Ludwig, a minor, v. Sherry Campbell and Auto Owners Insurance Co.
• Judy K. Hunter and Kevin J. Weaver. v. James Churchill.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, v. Jack and Joyce Hicks, Randy L. and Cheryl A. Bays and ____ Doe, whose christian name is unknown. This case is dismissed against Michael Bays only.
• Streamline Data Systems Inc. v. Network Computer Solutions Inc. and Mark A. Marley. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, v. Robert D. and Donna F. Crum. default judgment set aside and case dismissed.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Rebecca L. and David E. Devore. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $75 per week in child support. March 20.
• Nicki J. and Arthur L. Miller. March 21.
• Charles H. Jr. and Bernice Hodges. March 21.
• Daniel Mark Christophel and Regina (former name Scott restored). March 22.
• Shari Lynn and Mark Edward Messenger. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $200 per week in child support. March 23.
• Beverly M.and Allen Mock. March 26.
• Barbara L. and Ronald E. Goodpaster. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $216 per week in child support. March 27.
• Anthony L.and Kirstin Enyeart. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $84 per week in child support. March 27.
• Julia A. and Darrell Wayne Thompson. March 28.
• Dawn Marie Benson and John Alexander Hutchinson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $98 per week in child support. March 28.
• Debra Kay and Ricky Joyner. March 28.
• Margaret M. and Charles L. Walker. March 28.
Other Action
• Pablo M. DeLaCruz's request for a probationary driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Mathew A.Mikel, 36, and Tammy L. Beeney, 37, both of East Main Street, Mentone.
• Brian Corey Longenecker, 21, East Tyner Drive, Warsaw, and Jamie Danielle Ervin, 22, North CR 450E, Warsaw.
• Donald A. Myers, 35, and Debbie L. Deskins, 35, both of East Hiawatha Road, Cromwell.
• Jackie Dewayne Reeves, 22, and Elizabeth Ann Moore, 19, both of West Monoquet Road, Warsaw.
• Wayne F. Please, 35, and Michele R. Vanderford, 35, both of South Forest Lane, Syracuse.
• Shane Christopher Evans, 29, and Patricia A. Hedeen, 47, both of East Bond Street, North Webster.
• Daryl Eugene Schwartz, 19, North CR 950W, Nappanee, and Margaret Sue Schmucker, West CR 1350N, Nappanee.
• Eric Merle Taylor, 41, South Country Club Road, Warsaw, and Patricia Joy Westerbeck, 34, Des Moines, Iowa.
• Jessie Denzel Garner, 30, North CR 900W, Nappanee, and Michelle Renee Twichell, 32, South Jackson Height Apartments, Atwood.
• Craig A. Stolt, 40, and Jann M. Braumberger, 37, both of East Koher Road, South, Syracuse.
• Hector Varela, 29, and Dalana Gale Marcial, 29, both of North Walnut Street, Etna Green.
• Trenton Shane Smith, 20, and Crystal Gale Becker, 22, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Timothy Lloyd Troyer, 27, Plainville, Conn., and Angela Noel Amstutz, 24, Waterbury, Conn.
• Jeffrey David Schumaker, 32, and Christie Louise Jacobson, 27, both of North Orchard Drive, Warsaw.
• Jesse James Reichert, 23, and Pamela Jenny Copley, 19, both of Ind. 15S, Warsaw.
• Xin Lu, 22, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw, and Jingrong Xu, 30, Bollingbrook, Ill.

Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Clinton N. Hubler, $144.59, and Julie A. Ibarra, $246.55.
• Insuremax Insurance Co. v. David H. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $624.45.
• United Farm Family Insurance v. KElly Stutz. Plaintiff awarded $609.71.
• David D. Vu v. Thomas J. Brembeck. Plaintiff awarded $1,014.70.
• Ted D. Eherenman v. Jeff Puterbaugh. Plaintiff awarded $300.
• New Moves Health Systems Inc. v. Diana M. Maggert. Plaintiff awarded $1,865.
• Hahn Systems Inc. v. David Melching. Plaintiff awarded $454.30.
• Ronel Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Enrique Marquez and Sharon A. Borders, $2,543.06, and Arlie D. and Tara L. Walker, $2,201.79.
• Financial Services Of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Christina L. Smith, $2335.93, and Teresa A. Howard, $1,064.16.
• Earl Hackworth v. Kevin Watmough. Plaintiff awarded $2,900.
• Martin Financial Management v. Larry Dennis. Plaintiff awarded $556.95.
• Radiology Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Teresa Beck, $147, and PEggy PErry, $298.
• New Moves Health Systems Inc. v. Beverly Montague. Plaintiff awarded $2,555.50.
• The Centre, P.C., v. Carolyn E. Williams. Plaintiff awarded $1,736.
• Alan Kado v. Mike and Donna Hively. Plaintiff awarded $360.
• Gary A. and Angela A. Stuckman v. Rebekah Fae Hamman. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• FSF Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Steven Wright, $3,000; Joshua Walker, $3,000; Terri L. Heater, $3,000; Dale Stidams, $3,000; Gabriel R. Gates, $3,000; Rebecca Stambaugh, $3,000; Jonathon W. Shaw, $3,000; Richard Arriola, $3,000; Brandi L. Napier, $1,907.90; Megan E> Yant, $1,623.40;
Also, John and Louis R. Amador, $3,000; Shawn Prater, $3,000; William Gene Compton, $3,000; Elwood Hall, $3,000; Kent A. Coldren, $3,000; Carol Manganaro, $2,976.18; and Paul A. Irwin, $3,000.
• Jones Hardware Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dan Logsdon, $944.22; Al McDonald, $608.27; Robert Ford, $563.41; Sheryl Mathews, $405.70; and Sheila Miranda, $207.72.
• Reed & Earhart awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David and Carol Kuhn, $385.68; Rebecca Vanthoff, $473.75; Kimberly A. Foreman, $2,798.57; Mike Pope, $1,198.66; Christopher Blake, $348.15; Timothy A. Davis, $517.39; Shellie Vanover, $324.19; and Donald E. Kauffman, $188.60.
• Custom Rain Control v. Courtney and Sean Brooks. Plaintiff awarded $853.
• Tim and Julie Byer v. Ed and Juanetta Franklin. Plaintiffs awarded $2,496.82
• Tippecanoe Valley School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Lisa Howard, $188.70, and Samantha Hughes, $96.90.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. v. Randy and Donna Warren. Plaintiff awarded $301.

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 March were Jonathan C. Haussmann, 19, Rochester; John R. Davis, 22, Nappanee; Kyle C. Hollon, 19, North Webster; Dana L. Romero, 37, Warsaw; and Amy E. Rice, 27, Burket.
Fined $27 in February were Harold A. Hatfield, 30, Etna Green, and Heather R. Mikel, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were William C. Rosentiel, 35, Mentone; Diane E. Lindenmier, 41, Warsaw; Bambi S. Swope, 18, Warsaw; Thomas E. Roberts, 19, Pierceton; Terry J. Wright, 22, Warsaw; and Steffen M. Homme, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in February were Brian L. Rose, 32, Leesburg; Larry E. Havilano, 56, Syracuse; Angelo Costa, 38, Nappanee; and Harver L. Hayes Jr., 25, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August was Rodney L. Perry, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March were Matthew I. Dilley, 20, Warsaw, and Christopher S. Frazzetta, 31, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February were Richard Smith, 36, Warsaw, and Jeremiah C. Haney, 17, Akron.
Fined $7 in January was Bonnie Taylor, 17, Leesburg.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in March was Raymond G. Thompson, 65, Etna Green.
Fined $7 in February were Eric D. Shaw, 25, Atwood, and Joshua J. VanDusen, 18, Mentone.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in March was Leslie K. Bryant, 30, Etna Green.
Passenger Interference - Fined $7 in March was Joshua J. Michael, 20, Milford.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in February were Brandon D. Roberts, 20, Warsaw, and Kyle P. Hunsberger, 18, Milford.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in February were Grant E. Gibson, 16, Warsaw; James W. Poe, 39, Pierceton; and John A. Muchowicz, 25, Silver Lake.
Installation Of Television In View Of Driver - Fined $50 in February was James W. Poe, 39, Pierceton.
Violation Of Probationary License - Fined $25 in January was Todd A. Martz, 18, Nappanee.
Wrong Way On One-Way Road - Fined $7 in November was Edgard G. Postigo, 20, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in September was Joshua J. Surface, 28, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in September was Angel M. Carter, 25, Syracuse.
Operating Mo-Ped Illegally - Fined $7 in August was Josh Howey, 15, Milford.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in August was Rodney L. Perry, 29, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in January was Todd A. Martz, 18, Nappanee.
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Fined $25 in January was Todd Martz, 18 (17 when offense occurred), Nappanee.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in March were Kristen D. Sellers, 18, Warsaw; Jose R. Espino, 33, Warsaw; Mario A. Reinoso, 55, Winona Lake; Jessica A. Shepherd, 19, Claypool; William L. Greenwood, 26, Warsaw; Randy L. Brubacher, 47, Cromwell; Travis A. Miller, 17, Milford; Lois M. Momeyer, 59, Warsaw; Kenneth D. Simpson, 34, Warsaw; Tammy L. Beeney, 37, Warsaw;
Also, Corey A. Leasure, 23, Warsaw; Thomas E. Roberts, 19, Pierceton; Leatha L. Brown, 41, Warsaw; Carl R. Clevenger, 22, Syracuse; Mark A.Hoppus, 16, Winona Lake; Robert M. Green, 35, Warsaw; Dustin C. Butterbough, 19, Warsaw; and Lisa C. Robinson, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in February were Brian S. Rensberger, 28, Rochester; and Travis L. Brainard, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in November was Christopher A. Gressley, 18, Claypool.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in February was Debra E. Schisler, 43, Syracuse.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Associates Housing Finance, LLC, successor by merger to Associates Housing Finance Services Inc. v. Matthew M. Stump, Banc One Financial Services Inc., Kosciusko County treasurer, American General Finance Inc., National City Bank and Onbank & Trust Co. Plaintiff seeks $92,188.68 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.
• Federal Diversified Services, a division of The Pacesetter Corp., v. Bobbie Sexton, West Center Street, Burket. Plaintiff seeks $3,407.30 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank, as successor in interest to First National Bank of Warsaw, v. William Clyde Kester, West Woodduck Drive, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $6.575.96 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• EquiCredit Corp. of America v. Joe D. and Pamela Crace, West Union Street, Claypool; Credit Bureau of Wells County; Snow & Sauerteig, LLP, and Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates. Plaintiff seeks $41,781.90 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.
• The South Bend Clinic v. Robin S. Fluke, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $377 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Creditrust Corp. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on credit card accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: David Eugene Halas, North CR 825E, Mentone, $1,475.31, and Brad R. and Marsha Cleveland, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw, $5,587.44.
• North American Capital Corp., as assignee of GE Capital Services, v. Randall A. Ingle, Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,535.24 due on account, plus interest and court costs.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Select Corp. v. Beverley J. Blue. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $2,704.41, plus court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v. Kenneth R. Stanton. Plaintiff awarded $3,717.34 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. v. Kimberly Burris. Plaintiff awarded $928.10, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Eugene A. Arrington Jr. Plaintiff awarded $3,271.99 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Providian National Bank v. Anthony Conley. Plaintiff awarded $15,665.22 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Kendall Electric Inc. v. Kevin W. Kosins, doing business as Markson Products. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $6,345.65, plus court costs.
• Midland Credit Management Inc., as assignee of Discover Card, v. Robert Blackford. Plaintiff awarded $2,706.80 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Regenia Chambers. Plaintiff awarded $6,038.66 by default.
• National City Bank v. Miranda K. Peterson. Plaintiff awarded $20,913.47 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia v. Danny L. Willard Jr. Plaintiff awarded $743.78 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• North Lake Auto Inc. v. Christine Franklin. Plaintiff awarded $10,112.89 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, awarded the judgments noted, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Billy G. and Evelyn M. Hull, $4,424.91, and Timothy J. and Theresa L. George, $3,462.42.
• Jay and Dawn McClain v. Chem-Lube Corp.; Robert and Martha Wasson, individually and doing business as Chem-Lube Corp.; and Challenge Inc. Summary judgment is granted in favor of the defendants.
• Paul H. Redinger v. Gene A. Cornell. Cornell ordered to remove fence and other objects placed on Redinger's real estate; Cornell ordered to cease from trespassing on Redinger's real estate; and plaintiff awarded $430, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Larry A. Dewitt v. Bruce L. Clark, et al. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Sherry and Gary VanKirk. March 21.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• ONB Finance Co. Inc., formerly known as Consumer Acceptance Corp., assignee of R&P Motorsports, v. John M. Davies, North Happiness Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $307.10 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Auto Insurance Co. v. Liane Saovongxay, individually and as personal representative of the estate of Phengdy Saovongxay; Michael M. Allen II, Argos; and Thony Spiratankoul, Brubaker Street, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks an order for $100,000 to be deposited with the clerk pending the decision of the court and proper distribution of the insurance proceeds and that the defendants be directed to interplead and settle amongst themselves their respective rights to the proceeds.
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc., doing business as America's Wholesale Lending, v. Terri Landrum, West CR 625S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $35,074.10 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.
• Illiana Federal Credit Union v. Richard and Georgia Eierman, EMS B20A1 Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $99.29 due on account, plus interest and attorney fees.
• Richard Dickerhoff v. Chad and Sherry Rapp, Forest Avenue Southwest, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $9,040 due on real estate lease agreement, plus interest, utility charges, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Collins
Charles D. Collins, Morton Street, Warsaw, and Tracy Collins, East CR 725S, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 23, 1993, and separated March 17, 1999. There are no minor children.
Hudson
Stanley E. and Barbara A. Hudson, South CR 300E, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 7, 1988, and have not separated. There are no minor children.
Robbins
Lu Anne Robbins, West CR 550N, Warsaw, and Keith Robbins, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 6, 1998, and separated Feb. 27, 2001. There is one minor child.
Webster
Jason and Renee Webster, North CR 300W, Warsaw. They were married June 6, 1997, and separated March 17, 2001. There are no minor children.
Zimmerman
Gary and Zoyla Cruz Zimmerman, Westwood Road, Winona Lake. They were married Oct. 16, 1998, and have not separated. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: Ronald E. and Kimberly S. Frazier, $6,947.01; Lisa K.Slone, $4,899.24; and William H. and Judy A. Scroggs, $3,851.24.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone v. Brent and Grace Hall, et al. Plaintiff awarded $12,390.44 by default, plus interest, and $4,404.27, plus interest and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Clark's Marine Inc. v. Patrick Ballinger. Plaintiff declared sole owner of motorboat. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Fairbanks Capital Corp. v. Billy J. and Danyelle D. Estep. Plaintiff awarded $91,890.31 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.
• Wells Fargo Home Mortgage Inc., successor by merger to Norwest Mortgage Inc., doing business as Directors Acceptance, v. Kenneth B. Bowling. Plaintiff awarded $85,783.39 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.
• Norwest Bank Minnesota/NA v. Ed L. Sanderson. Plaintiff awarded $103,654.94 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.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Alan S.and Barbara A. Kramer. Summary judgment granted in favor of plaintiff.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Taper Lock Credit Union v. Daniel Waldschmidt.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• James and Kay Ludwig, as natural parents and legal guardians of Travis Ludwig, a minor, v. Sherry Campbell and Auto Owners Insurance Co.
• Judy K. Hunter and Kevin J. Weaver. v. James Churchill.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, v. Jack and Joyce Hicks, Randy L. and Cheryl A. Bays and ____ Doe, whose christian name is unknown. This case is dismissed against Michael Bays only.
• Streamline Data Systems Inc. v. Network Computer Solutions Inc. and Mark A. Marley. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, v. Robert D. and Donna F. Crum. default judgment set aside and case dismissed.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Rebecca L. and David E. Devore. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $75 per week in child support. March 20.
• Nicki J. and Arthur L. Miller. March 21.
• Charles H. Jr. and Bernice Hodges. March 21.
• Daniel Mark Christophel and Regina (former name Scott restored). March 22.
• Shari Lynn and Mark Edward Messenger. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $200 per week in child support. March 23.
• Beverly M.and Allen Mock. March 26.
• Barbara L. and Ronald E. Goodpaster. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $216 per week in child support. March 27.
• Anthony L.and Kirstin Enyeart. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $84 per week in child support. March 27.
• Julia A. and Darrell Wayne Thompson. March 28.
• Dawn Marie Benson and John Alexander Hutchinson. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $98 per week in child support. March 28.
• Debra Kay and Ricky Joyner. March 28.
• Margaret M. and Charles L. Walker. March 28.
Other Action
• Pablo M. DeLaCruz's request for a probationary driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
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