Times-Union Court News 05-01-2001

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:
• Marco Antonio Cuahuizo, 24, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Angela Denise Henry, 20, West CR 600N, Rochester.
• Michael B. Gelbaugh, 39, and Teresa M. Hempker, 44, both of North Bobber Lane, Warsaw.
• William Isaac Harrison, 22, St. Paul, Minn., and Rachel Christina Liebsch, 21, East CR 100N, Warsaw.
• Hector Martinez, 42, and Anita Mitchell, 30, both of East Riverside Drive, Warsaw.
• Salvador Menchaca Salas, 19, and Debra Lynn Davis, 37, both of North CR 700W, Warsaw.
• Jeremy Scott Myers, 21, Bristol, and Robyn Celeste Elliott, 20, North Buttermilk Drive, Syracuse.
• Rogelio Rodolfo Olvera Chico, 22, and Prudence Elizabeth White, 30, North Columbia Street, Warsaw.
• Jose Jesus Pacheco Estrada, 26, and Melissa Lynn Perkins, 27, both of Oldfather Street, Warsaw.
• Jeffrey Eugene Polk, 27, and Ashley Ann Vervaet, 23, both of East Old Field Road, Leesburg.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: awarded the judgments noted against the following people: awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Connie S. Jackson, $1,118.20; Kathryn J. Carey, $2,566.45; Audrey L. Holladay, $400.44; Ryan S. Caudill, $1,288.78; Edward Hayden, $1,203.07; Alta J. Hayden, $1,078.93; Shelly A. Heins Boyer, $1,986.95; Dina I. Cruz, $2,546.64; David Deerwester, $1,344.84; Joseph J. and Tonya Beer, $582.16;
Also, Robert and Becky M. Fleenor, $1,024.83; Adrienne C. Shalley, $231.10; Tim W. and Paulette Miller, $1,186.08; Kerry F. Fuller, $621.63; Melinda J. and John R. Morehead, $941.11; Brandy D. England, $2,490.62; Sheryl C. and Paul Gildner, $1,346.32; Philip L. Heinzman, judgment.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael and Marqueta Arnett, $814.12; Caroletta Greene, $1,715.25; Shera Ann Denney, $1,671.27; and Rebecca L. Keister, $276.18.
• Johnson Chiropractic v. Pamela L. Stahly. Plaintiff awarded $575.
• North Webster Day Care awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael and Jennifer Simmons, $362.40; Jennifer Shaw, $231.30; and Tia Parker, $357.20.
• Weed Septic Tank Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: George Stidams, $104.53, and Dixie Bird, $372.20.
• Collier's Commercial Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Marvin Dunn, $49, and Craig Lock, $246.36.
• Monteith Tire Co. Inc. v. Karen McCuddy. Plaintiff awarded $124.78.
• Rentway awarded the following four judgments against Silvestre Trujillo: $1,500; $1,420; $1,359; and $700.
• Shamrock Village v. Daniel E. Millington. Plaintiff awarded $218.10.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. v. Mike Kyler. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
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 $50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Mark Rakoczy, South Whitley.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Kevin Bestul, Milford.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Dayna Yoder, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Edward Newcomer, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days Jennifer McMullins, Warsaw.
Fined $99.50 in October and license suspended 90 days Adam Mignery, Warsaw.
Fined $99.50 in September, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended one year was James Pearson, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in July, sentenced to five days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Donald Newcomer, Leesburg.
Fined $74.50 in June, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Willie Harris, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Juli Garza, North Webster.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in April was Robert Tharp, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April and license suspended 90 days was Joseph Neer, Mentone.
Fined $100 in October and license suspended 180 days was Jeremy Childers, Winona Lake.
Fined $49.50 in June and license suspended 90 days was Kim Shellar, Syracuse.
Reckless Driving - Fined $50 in March was Bernie Martinez, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in October was Roberto Ortiz, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication- Fined $50 in March were Keith Enyeart, North Webster, and Jose C. Lopez, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in September was Randy W. Swope, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in March were Niki Cumberland, Silver Lake, and Derek Custer, Milford.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in March and license suspended 180 days was Jason R. Coleman, Pierceton.
Judgment (court costs only) in October against, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Adam Mignery, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August and license suspended 180 days was Joshua Lemler, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in June against and license suspended 180 days was Michael Delamater, Warsaw.
False Informing - Fined $100 in March and sentenced to six days in jail was Jerri L. Harper, Syracuse.
Check Deception - Fined $25 in March was Nicole Hughes, Winona Lake.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in September and sentenced to six days in jail was Johnnie D. Schrimsher, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $300 in August was Oscar Mejia, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July was Teresa Otto, Nappanee.
Being A Minor In A Tavern - Fined $50 in May and license suspended 90 days was Enrique Marrufo, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $58 in March was William F. Harman, 16, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in April were Danny L. Miller, 44, Syracuse; Todd C. Dikeman, 22, Syracuse; Jodi R. Prater, 22, Silver Lake; Brent J. Bowser, 18, Syracuse; Rachel A. Tomlinson, 20, Warsaw; Tyler Q. Hensley, 17, Tippecanoe; Scott R. Pratt, 32, Warsaw; Lucas Schwartz, 17, Nappanee; Lucille E. Teel, 53, Claypool; Sarah C. Craig, 16, Syracuse;
Also, Mandi F. Shidler, 18, Leesburg; Joshua D. Fricke, 19, Pierceton; Daniel R. Gordon, 24, Warsaw; Thomas A. Lozier, 17, Warsaw; Brandon S. Fullmer, 19, Warsaw; Charles A. Gordon, 28, Warsaw; Kevin L. Locke, 28, Warsaw; Lindsay E. Bryan, 19, Winona Lake; Scott A. Kiser, 16, Pierceton; and Bill T. Slone, 34, Etna Green.
Fined $27 in March were Connie M. Hackworth, 28, Warsaw; Kyle C. Lenfestey, 18, Warsaw; Jennifer R. Keefer, 17, Warsaw; Joseph P. Sittler, 20, Winona Lake; Michael J. Walters, 48, Nappanee; Corryn N. Calhoun, 17, Leesburg; and Scott S. Heller, 17, Akron.
Fined $12 in April were Donna L. Jordan, 25, Silver Lake; Lisa K. Snider, 33, Silver Lake; Candace K. Moats, 39, Warsaw; Lara A. Burris, 29, North Webster; David L. Dady Jr., 29, Bourbon; Penny Smith, 37, Milford; Steven M. Nifong, 46, Etna Green; Heather L. Wilson, 23, Nappanee; Emily A. Cline, 17, Syracuse; Carmen Hoenie, 49, Syracuse;
Also, Troy E. Sterling, 36, Nappanee; Delbert D. Surfus Sr., 65, North Webster; Jeremy W. Doerr, 28, Nappanee; Ben L. Smith, 59, Syracuse; Zina L. Juillerat, 35, Larwill; Stanley R. Yeiter, 66, Warsaw; and Jacob L. Smith, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Spencer T. Brown, 41, Pierceton; Jennifer N. Bradford, 16, Leesburg; Pamela A. Turner, 51, Claypool; Rick L. Schwartz, 30, Nappanee; and Donna S. Seyfert, 47, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April were Travis Hepler, 16, Milford; Yvonne N. Polise, 56, Warsaw; and Mark A. Shafer, 32, Mentone.
Fined $7 in March were Linda D. Pegg, 54, Leesburg; Adelina A. Castillo, 45, Milford; Jose Cardenas, 24, Syracuse; Carlye L. Beer, 22, Syracuse; and Stephen Rozow II, 32, Milford.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in April was Bradley A. Wear, 18, North Webster.
No Registration - Fined $7 in April was Brian L. Tennant, 22, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in April was Lilia Martinez, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November was Jose Tlaxca, 28, Leesburg.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in April were Daniel Garrido, 17, Warsaw, and Thomas L. Oswalt, 56, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in March were Crystal Baez, 17, Warsaw; John F. Shepherd, 33, Milford; and Louis S. Urrutia, 54, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in April were Craig R. Froh, 27, Leesburg, and Christopher M. Davis, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in March were Shelly N. Conley, 17, Warsaw, and Connie M. Hackworth, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was John Shepherd, 33, Milford.
Disregarding A Flashing Signal - Fined $7 in April was Johnny R. Antrum, 16, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in April were Thomas A. Lozier, 17, Warsaw; Kari Wildman, 17, Warsaw; Carl G. Bentley, 39, Warsaw; and Nancy S. Schmucker, 32, Etna Green.
Over Registered Weight - Fined $200 in April was Michael P. Dennie, 42, Bourbon.
False Registration - Fined $7 in April was Richard W. Martin, 30, Cromwell.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April was Spencer T. Shilling, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March were Evan W. Gerard, 16, Syracuse; and Lisa M. Hendrickson, 29, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in March were Kelley Blackburn, 22, Syracuse, and Linda D. Pegg, 54, Leesburg.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $24.50 in May was Aaron D. Banks, 21, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were George B. Phillips, 16, Warsaw; Jason C. Oldham, 29, Tippecanoe; Allen R. Gebert, 63, Etna Green; Frances M. Long, 62, Bourbon; Jason J. Oest, 19, Warsaw; Tina M. Miller, 28, Warsaw; Daniel R. Wadkins, 20, North Webster; Michael S. Thomas, 16, Warsaw; Anthony R. McCoy, 18, Sidney; Nicholas T. Lawrence, 18, Warsaw;
Also, Ryan W. Sites, 26, North Manchester; Thomas H. Ault, 73, Silver Lake; Victoria I. Whiteman, 58, Leesburg; Ronald W. Haskins III, 27, North Webster; Kenith Bays, 54, Akron; and Bronson E. Baber, 15, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in March were Christopher A. Winterrowd, 28, Warsaw; G. Joe Swanson, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in December was Sherman H. Gillum, 22, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in November was Sabrina D. Smith, 22, Claypool.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Public Intoxication - (March) Jerri L. Harper, Syracuse.
Check Deception - (March) Jesse Maze, Pierceton (three counts); Shawn Carpenter, Warsaw; (January) Rhonda Truex, Etna Green; Michelle Phillips, Claypool; (November) Chad Bills, Warsaw; Debra Greutman, Warsaw (six counts); (October) Debra Greutman, Warsaw (two counts); Dan Ferrell, Syracuse (three counts).
Possession Of Marijuana - (November) Christy Y. Ousley, Pierceton.
Driving While Intoxicated - (November) Bruce Woodward, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop - (October) Edward Newcomer, Leesburg.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - (August) Adam L. Boyer, Warsaw; Becky Kistler, Leesburg.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (August) Joseph Schaaf, Winona Lake.
Battery - (July) Raul Nocelotl, Pierceton.
Criminal Trespass - (May) Kellie Harrold, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - (May) John Shepherd, Milford.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior Court I or Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• Raymond C. Smith died April 15, 2000, at age 86, leaving an estate valued at $686,372. Beneficiaries: Gregory A. Smith, son, West Washington Street, North Webster; Lori Graff, granddaughter, West Syracuse Street, Milford; Teri Smith, granddaughter, Chicago, Ill.; and Tami Pavel, granddaughter, West Huntington Street, North Webster.
• Pearl M. Felter died July 30, 2000, leaving an estate valued at $599,304.91. Beneficiary: Norma Doty, Etna Green.
• Beverly J. Smith died July 27, 2000, at age 68, leaving an estate valued at $500,000. Beneficiaries: Phillip E. Smith, spouse, North Chickasaw Drive, Syracuse, and Lake City Bank, successor trustee of the Beverly J. Smith Revocable Trust.
• Ghean M. Arnolt died Nov. 12, 1999, at age 78, leaving an estate valued at $12,342,525. Beneficiaries: Michael I. Arnolt, son, Indianapolis; Stanley H. Arnolt III, son, Winona Lake; Charly Jean Arnolt, grandchild; Bank One, trustee of the Ghean M. Arnolt 1998 Amended and Restated GST Revocable Trust; and Kosciusko County Foundation, charity, Warsaw.
• Barbara A. Moore died May 8, 2000, at age 70, leaving an estate valued at $562,324.05. Beneficiaries: Jay A. Lowman, son, South Woodlawn Trail, Warsaw; Karen Farris, stepdaughter, North Ogden Point Road, Syracuse; Travis and Tracy Lowman, grandchildren; and Jennifer Farris and Jeremy Stookey, no relation.
• Helen A. Smith died Jan. 14, 2000, at age 85, leaving an estate valued at $581,883. Beneficiaries: Estate of Raymond C. Smith; Gregory A. Smith, son, West Washington Street, North Webster; Lori Graff, granddaughter, West Syracuse Street, Milford; Teri Smith, granddaughter, Chicago, Ill.; and Tami Pavel, granddaughter, West Huntington Street, North Webster.
• Irma A. Scheidt died Oct. 29, 2000, leaving an estate valued at $666,210.78. Beneficiaries: David L. Scheidt, son, East Elwood Street, Syracuse; Phillip A. Scheidt, son, Temple Terrace, Fla.; and Nancy Pickens, daughter, Anaheim, Calif.
• Albert Dee Stiver died Nov. 7, 2000, at age 86, leaving an estate valued at $276,000. Beneficiaries: Robert Lynn Powers, daughter, Huntington, and Roger D. Stiver, son, Largo, Fla.
• Ila Joan Taylor died Dec. 5, 2000, at age 73, leaving an estate valued at $3,422,999.12. Beneficiaries: Kate McGowen, sister, North Morgan Street, Mentone; Betty Miner, sister, West Lovetts Lane, Warsaw; Robert Martin, brother, East CR 225S, Warsaw; Clair Allen Taylor, nephew, West CR 200N; Kay Sheppard, niece, Kendallville; Marilyn Anne Yotter, niece, East Gault Street, Atwood; Tony A. Miller, friend, Mokena, Ill.; Julie B. Jones, friend, Kinmundy, Ill.; and Pleasant View Community Bible Church, West CR 200N, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Marta G. Hopkins v. Niblock Excavating Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from operation of a mineral extraction business in a residential zone adjacent to her real estate. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. William R. Hensley, Ind. 15S, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $6,236.31 due on assigned account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts: Kristine R. Louthain, Mentone, $5,236.77; Robert W. Johnson, Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, $6,860.42; Jody M. Banda, Fort Wayne, $4,134.72; Cliff G. Longsworth Jr., Wilshire, Ohio, $7,191.88; and Marino Cacahua, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw, $4,067.41.
• Platinum Finance, LLC, assignee of Beneficial Finance, v. the following people for the amounts noted due on account plus interest and court costs: Jennifer Rogers, East Smith Street, Milford, $1,491.80, and Jeri Bostic, East Wooster Road, Pierceton, $1,544.68.
Marriage Dissolution
Hartman
William H. and Janet Kay Hartman, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 22, 1983, and separated April 19, 2001. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Indiana Receivables Inc. v. Larry H. Snyder. Plaintiff awarded $476.45 by default.
• National City Bank v. Ronald Holloway. Plaintiff awarded $6,613.52 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia, as assignee of Montgomery Ward,v. Michelle J. Coburn.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• April M. and Todd S. Back. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $142 per week in child support. April 20.
• Grace and Richard Heberling. April 23.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Miriam L. and Michael R. Hoover, Millersburg, v. Zimmer Inc., Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from alleged defective hip prosthesis. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Banker's Trust Co. of California, NA, v. Anthony E. and Phyllis Kuhn, East John Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $68,891.51 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.
Marriage Dissolutions
Espino
Sara and Jose R. Espino, North Brook Boulevard, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 2, 1996, and separated March 27, 2001. There are two minor children.
Foreman
Marsha Sue and James Lee Foreman II, Clarksville, Tenn. They were married March 12, 1991, and separated June 24, 2000. There are no minor children.
Herron
Anna Herron, Wayside Court, Warsaw, and Argyle Herron, West Tower Street, Pierceton. They were married Aug. 25, 1984, and separated March 19, 2001. There are two minor children.
May
Betty Jean May, West CR 150S, Warsaw, and Clifford Floyd May, Mayo, S.C. They were married June 4, 1977, and separated April 22, 2000. There are no minor children.
Rice
Vickie J. Rice, South Union Street, Warsaw, and Everett Rice, West Lakeview Park Drive, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 19, 1992, and separated Feb. 1, 1993. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for First National Bank of Chicago, v. Timmy L. and John F. Barrand, North Central Indiana Collection Agency and Allen Collections. Plaintiff awarded $82,617.06 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens and sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. James D. and Penny Railsback. Plaintiff awarded $109,062.39 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens and sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Union Home Equity Bank v. Ronald A. and Debra L. Tackitt and Kelley Bertholet Stokes, representing Nobel Insurance Co. Plaintiff awarded $86,108.81 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens and sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Chris G. Nimon. Plaintiff awarded $6,441.51.
• ONB Finance Co.Inc., formerly known as Consumer Acceptance Corp., v. John M. Davies. Plaintiff awarded $464 by default, plus court costs.
Name Changes
• Gregory N. and Jan Garen Haase's request to change the name of their minor son, Graham Ethan Haase, to Graeme Ethan Haase is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Wabash Valley Refuse Removal v. Aero Mfg. Inc.
• Randy Murphy v. North Webster Construction Inc., doing business as Pacemaker Post Frame Building.
• BTG International Ltd. v. DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Scott D. and Deborah J. Lesch. Custody of couple's four minor children and an order for child support remains pending in the Circuit Court for the First Judicial Circuit in Santa Rosa County, Fla. April 19.
• Melissa L. and Eddie L. Perkins. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $75 per week in child support. April 20.
• Scott White and Brandy L. (former name Cooley restored). Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $41 per week in child support. April 20.
• Paula K. and Willard Ousley. April 20.
• Juana Saldivar and Daniel Lopez. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $37 per week in child support. April 23.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Kellie M. and Ricky W. Richardson.
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.
• Brenda Bowers, 2537 W. CR 800S, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $128,238. Debts: $181,321.
• James and Barbara Shanes, 3762 Old Road 30W #674, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,840. Debts: $24,919.
• Adam Snyder and Ruby Snyder, formerly known as Ruby Eastwood and as Ruby Shepherd, 714 N. West St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,540. Debts: $88,145.
• Thomas and Sharon White, 9996 E. King Arthur Trail, Cromwell. Chapter 7. Assets: $98,765. Debts: $98.111. [[In-content Ad]]


Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Marco Antonio Cuahuizo, 24, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Angela Denise Henry, 20, West CR 600N, Rochester.
• Michael B. Gelbaugh, 39, and Teresa M. Hempker, 44, both of North Bobber Lane, Warsaw.
• William Isaac Harrison, 22, St. Paul, Minn., and Rachel Christina Liebsch, 21, East CR 100N, Warsaw.
• Hector Martinez, 42, and Anita Mitchell, 30, both of East Riverside Drive, Warsaw.
• Salvador Menchaca Salas, 19, and Debra Lynn Davis, 37, both of North CR 700W, Warsaw.
• Jeremy Scott Myers, 21, Bristol, and Robyn Celeste Elliott, 20, North Buttermilk Drive, Syracuse.
• Rogelio Rodolfo Olvera Chico, 22, and Prudence Elizabeth White, 30, North Columbia Street, Warsaw.
• Jose Jesus Pacheco Estrada, 26, and Melissa Lynn Perkins, 27, both of Oldfather Street, Warsaw.
• Jeffrey Eugene Polk, 27, and Ashley Ann Vervaet, 23, both of East Old Field Road, Leesburg.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: awarded the judgments noted against the following people: awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Connie S. Jackson, $1,118.20; Kathryn J. Carey, $2,566.45; Audrey L. Holladay, $400.44; Ryan S. Caudill, $1,288.78; Edward Hayden, $1,203.07; Alta J. Hayden, $1,078.93; Shelly A. Heins Boyer, $1,986.95; Dina I. Cruz, $2,546.64; David Deerwester, $1,344.84; Joseph J. and Tonya Beer, $582.16;
Also, Robert and Becky M. Fleenor, $1,024.83; Adrienne C. Shalley, $231.10; Tim W. and Paulette Miller, $1,186.08; Kerry F. Fuller, $621.63; Melinda J. and John R. Morehead, $941.11; Brandy D. England, $2,490.62; Sheryl C. and Paul Gildner, $1,346.32; Philip L. Heinzman, judgment.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael and Marqueta Arnett, $814.12; Caroletta Greene, $1,715.25; Shera Ann Denney, $1,671.27; and Rebecca L. Keister, $276.18.
• Johnson Chiropractic v. Pamela L. Stahly. Plaintiff awarded $575.
• North Webster Day Care awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael and Jennifer Simmons, $362.40; Jennifer Shaw, $231.30; and Tia Parker, $357.20.
• Weed Septic Tank Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: George Stidams, $104.53, and Dixie Bird, $372.20.
• Collier's Commercial Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Marvin Dunn, $49, and Craig Lock, $246.36.
• Monteith Tire Co. Inc. v. Karen McCuddy. Plaintiff awarded $124.78.
• Rentway awarded the following four judgments against Silvestre Trujillo: $1,500; $1,420; $1,359; and $700.
• Shamrock Village v. Daniel E. Millington. Plaintiff awarded $218.10.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. v. Mike Kyler. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
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 $50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Mark Rakoczy, South Whitley.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Kevin Bestul, Milford.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Dayna Yoder, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Edward Newcomer, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days Jennifer McMullins, Warsaw.
Fined $99.50 in October and license suspended 90 days Adam Mignery, Warsaw.
Fined $99.50 in September, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended one year was James Pearson, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in July, sentenced to five days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Donald Newcomer, Leesburg.
Fined $74.50 in June, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Willie Harris, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Juli Garza, North Webster.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in April was Robert Tharp, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April and license suspended 90 days was Joseph Neer, Mentone.
Fined $100 in October and license suspended 180 days was Jeremy Childers, Winona Lake.
Fined $49.50 in June and license suspended 90 days was Kim Shellar, Syracuse.
Reckless Driving - Fined $50 in March was Bernie Martinez, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in October was Roberto Ortiz, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication- Fined $50 in March were Keith Enyeart, North Webster, and Jose C. Lopez, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in September was Randy W. Swope, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in March were Niki Cumberland, Silver Lake, and Derek Custer, Milford.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in March and license suspended 180 days was Jason R. Coleman, Pierceton.
Judgment (court costs only) in October against, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Adam Mignery, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August and license suspended 180 days was Joshua Lemler, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in June against and license suspended 180 days was Michael Delamater, Warsaw.
False Informing - Fined $100 in March and sentenced to six days in jail was Jerri L. Harper, Syracuse.
Check Deception - Fined $25 in March was Nicole Hughes, Winona Lake.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in September and sentenced to six days in jail was Johnnie D. Schrimsher, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $300 in August was Oscar Mejia, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July was Teresa Otto, Nappanee.
Being A Minor In A Tavern - Fined $50 in May and license suspended 90 days was Enrique Marrufo, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $58 in March was William F. Harman, 16, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in April were Danny L. Miller, 44, Syracuse; Todd C. Dikeman, 22, Syracuse; Jodi R. Prater, 22, Silver Lake; Brent J. Bowser, 18, Syracuse; Rachel A. Tomlinson, 20, Warsaw; Tyler Q. Hensley, 17, Tippecanoe; Scott R. Pratt, 32, Warsaw; Lucas Schwartz, 17, Nappanee; Lucille E. Teel, 53, Claypool; Sarah C. Craig, 16, Syracuse;
Also, Mandi F. Shidler, 18, Leesburg; Joshua D. Fricke, 19, Pierceton; Daniel R. Gordon, 24, Warsaw; Thomas A. Lozier, 17, Warsaw; Brandon S. Fullmer, 19, Warsaw; Charles A. Gordon, 28, Warsaw; Kevin L. Locke, 28, Warsaw; Lindsay E. Bryan, 19, Winona Lake; Scott A. Kiser, 16, Pierceton; and Bill T. Slone, 34, Etna Green.
Fined $27 in March were Connie M. Hackworth, 28, Warsaw; Kyle C. Lenfestey, 18, Warsaw; Jennifer R. Keefer, 17, Warsaw; Joseph P. Sittler, 20, Winona Lake; Michael J. Walters, 48, Nappanee; Corryn N. Calhoun, 17, Leesburg; and Scott S. Heller, 17, Akron.
Fined $12 in April were Donna L. Jordan, 25, Silver Lake; Lisa K. Snider, 33, Silver Lake; Candace K. Moats, 39, Warsaw; Lara A. Burris, 29, North Webster; David L. Dady Jr., 29, Bourbon; Penny Smith, 37, Milford; Steven M. Nifong, 46, Etna Green; Heather L. Wilson, 23, Nappanee; Emily A. Cline, 17, Syracuse; Carmen Hoenie, 49, Syracuse;
Also, Troy E. Sterling, 36, Nappanee; Delbert D. Surfus Sr., 65, North Webster; Jeremy W. Doerr, 28, Nappanee; Ben L. Smith, 59, Syracuse; Zina L. Juillerat, 35, Larwill; Stanley R. Yeiter, 66, Warsaw; and Jacob L. Smith, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Spencer T. Brown, 41, Pierceton; Jennifer N. Bradford, 16, Leesburg; Pamela A. Turner, 51, Claypool; Rick L. Schwartz, 30, Nappanee; and Donna S. Seyfert, 47, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April were Travis Hepler, 16, Milford; Yvonne N. Polise, 56, Warsaw; and Mark A. Shafer, 32, Mentone.
Fined $7 in March were Linda D. Pegg, 54, Leesburg; Adelina A. Castillo, 45, Milford; Jose Cardenas, 24, Syracuse; Carlye L. Beer, 22, Syracuse; and Stephen Rozow II, 32, Milford.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in April was Bradley A. Wear, 18, North Webster.
No Registration - Fined $7 in April was Brian L. Tennant, 22, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in April was Lilia Martinez, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in November was Jose Tlaxca, 28, Leesburg.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in April were Daniel Garrido, 17, Warsaw, and Thomas L. Oswalt, 56, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in March were Crystal Baez, 17, Warsaw; John F. Shepherd, 33, Milford; and Louis S. Urrutia, 54, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in April were Craig R. Froh, 27, Leesburg, and Christopher M. Davis, 19, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in March were Shelly N. Conley, 17, Warsaw, and Connie M. Hackworth, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was John Shepherd, 33, Milford.
Disregarding A Flashing Signal - Fined $7 in April was Johnny R. Antrum, 16, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in April were Thomas A. Lozier, 17, Warsaw; Kari Wildman, 17, Warsaw; Carl G. Bentley, 39, Warsaw; and Nancy S. Schmucker, 32, Etna Green.
Over Registered Weight - Fined $200 in April was Michael P. Dennie, 42, Bourbon.
False Registration - Fined $7 in April was Richard W. Martin, 30, Cromwell.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April was Spencer T. Shilling, 40, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March were Evan W. Gerard, 16, Syracuse; and Lisa M. Hendrickson, 29, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in March were Kelley Blackburn, 22, Syracuse, and Linda D. Pegg, 54, Leesburg.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $24.50 in May was Aaron D. Banks, 21, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were George B. Phillips, 16, Warsaw; Jason C. Oldham, 29, Tippecanoe; Allen R. Gebert, 63, Etna Green; Frances M. Long, 62, Bourbon; Jason J. Oest, 19, Warsaw; Tina M. Miller, 28, Warsaw; Daniel R. Wadkins, 20, North Webster; Michael S. Thomas, 16, Warsaw; Anthony R. McCoy, 18, Sidney; Nicholas T. Lawrence, 18, Warsaw;
Also, Ryan W. Sites, 26, North Manchester; Thomas H. Ault, 73, Silver Lake; Victoria I. Whiteman, 58, Leesburg; Ronald W. Haskins III, 27, North Webster; Kenith Bays, 54, Akron; and Bronson E. Baber, 15, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in March were Christopher A. Winterrowd, 28, Warsaw; G. Joe Swanson, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in December was Sherman H. Gillum, 22, Pierceton.
Fined $20 in November was Sabrina D. Smith, 22, Claypool.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Public Intoxication - (March) Jerri L. Harper, Syracuse.
Check Deception - (March) Jesse Maze, Pierceton (three counts); Shawn Carpenter, Warsaw; (January) Rhonda Truex, Etna Green; Michelle Phillips, Claypool; (November) Chad Bills, Warsaw; Debra Greutman, Warsaw (six counts); (October) Debra Greutman, Warsaw (two counts); Dan Ferrell, Syracuse (three counts).
Possession Of Marijuana - (November) Christy Y. Ousley, Pierceton.
Driving While Intoxicated - (November) Bruce Woodward, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop - (October) Edward Newcomer, Leesburg.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - (August) Adam L. Boyer, Warsaw; Becky Kistler, Leesburg.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (August) Joseph Schaaf, Winona Lake.
Battery - (July) Raul Nocelotl, Pierceton.
Criminal Trespass - (May) Kellie Harrold, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - (May) John Shepherd, Milford.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior Court I or Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• Raymond C. Smith died April 15, 2000, at age 86, leaving an estate valued at $686,372. Beneficiaries: Gregory A. Smith, son, West Washington Street, North Webster; Lori Graff, granddaughter, West Syracuse Street, Milford; Teri Smith, granddaughter, Chicago, Ill.; and Tami Pavel, granddaughter, West Huntington Street, North Webster.
• Pearl M. Felter died July 30, 2000, leaving an estate valued at $599,304.91. Beneficiary: Norma Doty, Etna Green.
• Beverly J. Smith died July 27, 2000, at age 68, leaving an estate valued at $500,000. Beneficiaries: Phillip E. Smith, spouse, North Chickasaw Drive, Syracuse, and Lake City Bank, successor trustee of the Beverly J. Smith Revocable Trust.
• Ghean M. Arnolt died Nov. 12, 1999, at age 78, leaving an estate valued at $12,342,525. Beneficiaries: Michael I. Arnolt, son, Indianapolis; Stanley H. Arnolt III, son, Winona Lake; Charly Jean Arnolt, grandchild; Bank One, trustee of the Ghean M. Arnolt 1998 Amended and Restated GST Revocable Trust; and Kosciusko County Foundation, charity, Warsaw.
• Barbara A. Moore died May 8, 2000, at age 70, leaving an estate valued at $562,324.05. Beneficiaries: Jay A. Lowman, son, South Woodlawn Trail, Warsaw; Karen Farris, stepdaughter, North Ogden Point Road, Syracuse; Travis and Tracy Lowman, grandchildren; and Jennifer Farris and Jeremy Stookey, no relation.
• Helen A. Smith died Jan. 14, 2000, at age 85, leaving an estate valued at $581,883. Beneficiaries: Estate of Raymond C. Smith; Gregory A. Smith, son, West Washington Street, North Webster; Lori Graff, granddaughter, West Syracuse Street, Milford; Teri Smith, granddaughter, Chicago, Ill.; and Tami Pavel, granddaughter, West Huntington Street, North Webster.
• Irma A. Scheidt died Oct. 29, 2000, leaving an estate valued at $666,210.78. Beneficiaries: David L. Scheidt, son, East Elwood Street, Syracuse; Phillip A. Scheidt, son, Temple Terrace, Fla.; and Nancy Pickens, daughter, Anaheim, Calif.
• Albert Dee Stiver died Nov. 7, 2000, at age 86, leaving an estate valued at $276,000. Beneficiaries: Robert Lynn Powers, daughter, Huntington, and Roger D. Stiver, son, Largo, Fla.
• Ila Joan Taylor died Dec. 5, 2000, at age 73, leaving an estate valued at $3,422,999.12. Beneficiaries: Kate McGowen, sister, North Morgan Street, Mentone; Betty Miner, sister, West Lovetts Lane, Warsaw; Robert Martin, brother, East CR 225S, Warsaw; Clair Allen Taylor, nephew, West CR 200N; Kay Sheppard, niece, Kendallville; Marilyn Anne Yotter, niece, East Gault Street, Atwood; Tony A. Miller, friend, Mokena, Ill.; Julie B. Jones, friend, Kinmundy, Ill.; and Pleasant View Community Bible Church, West CR 200N, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Marta G. Hopkins v. Niblock Excavating Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from operation of a mineral extraction business in a residential zone adjacent to her real estate. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. William R. Hensley, Ind. 15S, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $6,236.31 due on assigned account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts: Kristine R. Louthain, Mentone, $5,236.77; Robert W. Johnson, Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, $6,860.42; Jody M. Banda, Fort Wayne, $4,134.72; Cliff G. Longsworth Jr., Wilshire, Ohio, $7,191.88; and Marino Cacahua, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw, $4,067.41.
• Platinum Finance, LLC, assignee of Beneficial Finance, v. the following people for the amounts noted due on account plus interest and court costs: Jennifer Rogers, East Smith Street, Milford, $1,491.80, and Jeri Bostic, East Wooster Road, Pierceton, $1,544.68.
Marriage Dissolution
Hartman
William H. and Janet Kay Hartman, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 22, 1983, and separated April 19, 2001. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Indiana Receivables Inc. v. Larry H. Snyder. Plaintiff awarded $476.45 by default.
• National City Bank v. Ronald Holloway. Plaintiff awarded $6,613.52 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia, as assignee of Montgomery Ward,v. Michelle J. Coburn.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• April M. and Todd S. Back. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $142 per week in child support. April 20.
• Grace and Richard Heberling. April 23.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Miriam L. and Michael R. Hoover, Millersburg, v. Zimmer Inc., Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from alleged defective hip prosthesis. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Banker's Trust Co. of California, NA, v. Anthony E. and Phyllis Kuhn, East John Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $68,891.51 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.
Marriage Dissolutions
Espino
Sara and Jose R. Espino, North Brook Boulevard, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 2, 1996, and separated March 27, 2001. There are two minor children.
Foreman
Marsha Sue and James Lee Foreman II, Clarksville, Tenn. They were married March 12, 1991, and separated June 24, 2000. There are no minor children.
Herron
Anna Herron, Wayside Court, Warsaw, and Argyle Herron, West Tower Street, Pierceton. They were married Aug. 25, 1984, and separated March 19, 2001. There are two minor children.
May
Betty Jean May, West CR 150S, Warsaw, and Clifford Floyd May, Mayo, S.C. They were married June 4, 1977, and separated April 22, 2000. There are no minor children.
Rice
Vickie J. Rice, South Union Street, Warsaw, and Everett Rice, West Lakeview Park Drive, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 19, 1992, and separated Feb. 1, 1993. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for First National Bank of Chicago, v. Timmy L. and John F. Barrand, North Central Indiana Collection Agency and Allen Collections. Plaintiff awarded $82,617.06 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens and sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. James D. and Penny Railsback. Plaintiff awarded $109,062.39 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens and sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Union Home Equity Bank v. Ronald A. and Debra L. Tackitt and Kelley Bertholet Stokes, representing Nobel Insurance Co. Plaintiff awarded $86,108.81 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens and sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Chris G. Nimon. Plaintiff awarded $6,441.51.
• ONB Finance Co.Inc., formerly known as Consumer Acceptance Corp., v. John M. Davies. Plaintiff awarded $464 by default, plus court costs.
Name Changes
• Gregory N. and Jan Garen Haase's request to change the name of their minor son, Graham Ethan Haase, to Graeme Ethan Haase is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Wabash Valley Refuse Removal v. Aero Mfg. Inc.
• Randy Murphy v. North Webster Construction Inc., doing business as Pacemaker Post Frame Building.
• BTG International Ltd. v. DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Scott D. and Deborah J. Lesch. Custody of couple's four minor children and an order for child support remains pending in the Circuit Court for the First Judicial Circuit in Santa Rosa County, Fla. April 19.
• Melissa L. and Eddie L. Perkins. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $75 per week in child support. April 20.
• Scott White and Brandy L. (former name Cooley restored). Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $41 per week in child support. April 20.
• Paula K. and Willard Ousley. April 20.
• Juana Saldivar and Daniel Lopez. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $37 per week in child support. April 23.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Kellie M. and Ricky W. Richardson.
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.
• Brenda Bowers, 2537 W. CR 800S, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $128,238. Debts: $181,321.
• James and Barbara Shanes, 3762 Old Road 30W #674, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,840. Debts: $24,919.
• Adam Snyder and Ruby Snyder, formerly known as Ruby Eastwood and as Ruby Shepherd, 714 N. West St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,540. Debts: $88,145.
• Thomas and Sharon White, 9996 E. King Arthur Trail, Cromwell. Chapter 7. Assets: $98,765. Debts: $98.111. [[In-content Ad]]
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