Times-Union Court News 05-09-2000
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:
• Gary D. McGillem, 44, and Vicky L. Pence, 37, both of Chestnut Street, Winona Lake.
• Matthew Wayne Brubaker, 25, and Marsha Hall, 31, both of East CR 250S, Pierceton.
• Michael Edward Ritchie, 24, Ligonier, and Christy Ann Baker, 23, Ind. 13N, Leesburg.
• Matthew Phillip Crider, 20 , Goshen, and Sonia Louise Castro, 22, North CR 150E, Milford.
• Dana J. Gall, 21, Poplar Avenue, Winona Lake, and Stephanie Renae Whirledge, 19, CR 148, Syracuse.
• Charles N. Beer, 52, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Lisa K. Tackett, 35, West CR 700S, Claypool.
• Loreto Juarez, 64, and Maria Consuelo Jimenez, 46, both of West Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
• Daniel E. Spalding, 37, South Bend, and Mary Beth Biltz, 31, South Lake Street, Warsaw.
• Carl W. Lepper, 46, and Cynthia J. Gibson, 46, both of East CR 1050N, Cromwell.
• Leo R. Kelly, 31, Osceola, and Barbara Wippy Hubert, 23, West Porter Street, Warsaw.
• Nathaniel Joshua Blaine Cook, 19, Kokomo, and Lorisa Lynn Longenecker, 18, West CR 550N, Warsaw.
• John A. Perry, 54, Ind. 25S, Warsaw, and Tamara R. Kuhn, 41, South County Farm Road, Claypool.
• Jeremy Christopher Hills, 25, and Sheri Lynn Dumont, 25, both of Howard City, Mich.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Carl Schuster, $131.74; Jay A. Brown, $36.20; Penny Hepler, $448.75; Teresa Hall, $605.75; and Donald Heppner, $408.08.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ronald and Melissa Helman, $204.97; Robert and Teresa Hurley, $310.99; Susan Jayne, $187.21; David Steffen, $335.04; and Becky Vanthoff, $215.81.
• United Recovery Services Inc. vs. Julia D. and William T. Bellamy. Plaintiff awarded $293.92.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Joyce Walls, $611.60; Tammy Sue Milburn, $122.98; Carl W. and Anna Marie Jarrett, $895.84; Theresa and Bruce D. Floyd, $193.09; Ruben Gonzales, $173.28; Mary Annette and Ben Miller, $539.05; Keith Straight, $691.30; Woodrow Wallen, $207.10; Dawn M. and Michael Grimes, $567.97; Scott A. Melton, $402.12; Jill A. Cremeens, $295.37; and Donald R. Harvey, $580.52.
• Glen Ruch vs. Victor Alesi. Plaintiff awarded $1,080.
• Joanne Kolbe vs. Joshua T. Peace. Plaintiff awarded $273.10.
• Pierceton Foods Inc. vs. Gus Chiamopolus. Plaintiff awarded $800.
• Stump's LP Gas Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mary Hite, $342.23; Diane C. White, $180.42; and Lynn A. Umber, $153.82.
• DeWayne Busz vs. Alan and Yolanda Lavon Kuta. Plaintiff awarded $1,964.
• American General Finance vs. William E. Faas. Plaintiff awarded $2,184.45.
• Woodward REalty & Insurance vs. John Sweet. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jay O. and Kristie Sutton, $830.95; Christopher M. Calhoun, $165.48; and Randy Rogers, $131.77.
• Charles L. Cain vs. Joyce Grimmett. Plaintiff awarded $699.60.
• Chad A. and Annie Zartman vs. Michele Nunez. Plaintiffs awarded $460.
• Frank Federico vs Rex and Pat Rensbarger. Plaintiff awarded $825.
• Scott G. Porter vs. Jerry Phillips. Plaintiff awarded $400.
• Main Street Investments vs. Joshua Hamman. Plaintiff awarded $780.
• James L. Walmer vs. Cynthia L. Beliles. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Todd Sandbakken vs. Ora and Linda Martin. Plaintiff awarded $2,000.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Deborah Criswell, $545.75; Matthew Trier, $857.43; and Thomas E. and Kim Jones, $365.82.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. vs. Deborah Suver. Plaintiff awarded $197.46.
• Trixy Hanley and Russell Swinehart. vs. Vita Hassalar. Plaintiff awarded possession of personal property.
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 April, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Troy Kistler, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Angel Flory, Warsaw, and Amy Chambers, Winona Lake.
Fined $130 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Debra Alexander, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Monty Lackey, Warsaw.
Fined $242 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Kristine Kindle, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Thelma Ross, South Whitley.
Fined $226 in December, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Robert Ditton, Warsaw.
Fined $157 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Carl Duncan, Nappanee.
Fined $210 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Ted Kuhn, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Herbert Carpenter, Etna Green.
Fined $24.50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Janine Hunter, Winona Lake.
Fined $200 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jesus Mendez, Cromwell.
Fined $24.50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Lyle Best, Warsaw.
Driving While Under The Influence Of A Controlled Substance - Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Emory Greider, North Webster.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in March was Laura Stephens, Claypool.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $100 in March was Wayne Lyon, North Webster.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $75 in January and license suspended 90 days was Beatriz Becerra, Pierceton.
Fined $99.50 in October and license suspended 90 days was Marcuis Miller, Warsaw.
Fined $249.50 in September and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Todd Guiff, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in July and license suspended 180 days was Phillip Reynolds, Pierceton.
Failure To Stop After A Property Damage Accident - Fined $100 in January and license suspended six months was Socorro Cielo, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Trafficking With An Inmate - Fined $100 in April was John Rusher, Pierceton.
Battery - Fined $150 in April was Pamela Manuel, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in February and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Jason Stidams, Leesburg.
Fined $100 in February was Jason Stidams, Leesburg.
Fined $100 in January and sentenced to 15 days in jail was Phillip McCord, Winona Lake.
Judgment (court costs only) in September against Rhonda G. Kiser, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in September and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Mark Poe, Claypool.
Fined $25 in September and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Amanda Ulrey, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August was Victor Trejo, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in August was Robert Holcomb, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in June and sentenced to five days in jail was Joshua Miller, Warsaw.
Trespassing - Fined $75 in March was Gregory Flynn, North Webster.
Judgment (court costs only) in July against Joshua Hawthorne, Syracuse.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in March, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Jonathan Carr, Warsaw.
Judgment against in October, ordered to pay a $300 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Ryan Hernandez, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in March was Lawrence Shores, Winona Lake.
Fined $100 in October was Andrew Bolinger, Winona Lake.
Fined $100 in August and sentenced to 14 days in jail was Nathan Ries, Pierceton.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $250 in February was Keith See, Winona Lake.
Fined $100 in September was Ronald Spaulding.
Conversion - Fined $100 in January and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Michael Cunningham, Claypool.
Fined $500 in May 1999 and sentenced to one year in jail was Betty Delacruz, Pierceton.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in December was Kevin Denny, Tippecanoe.
Check Deception - Find $25 in October and sentenced to one year in jail was James Bell, Leesburg.
Public Indecency - Fined $100 for each of two counts was Keith Robbins, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in June and sentenced to 185 days in jail was Keith Robbins, Warsaw.
False Informing - Judgment (court costs only) in September against William Woods, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in July was Byron McNees, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $48 in October was Tracey A. Rose, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April were Jennifer E. Dittmar, 20, Warsaw; William A. Crane, 57, Warsaw; Nicholas R. Jones, 22, Leesburg; Timothy R. Newton, 30, Pierceton; Fred Miller, 28, Winona Lake; Eduardo L. Ponce, 18, Mentone; Todd A. Stutzman, 40, Etna Green; Michael J. Kats, 27, Warsaw; Samantha R. Keller, 22, Leesburg; and Joseph M. Rice, 36, Etna Green.
Fined $27 in March were Justin W. Muchowicz, 21, Winona Lake; Jacob M. Eherenman, 21, Silver Lake; and Michael W. Morris, 16, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in February were David N. Kiser, 18, Pierceton, and Scarlett R. Murray, 26, Etna Green.
Fined $27 in January was Carl J. Fischer, 29, Nappanee.
Fined $25 in November was Ronnie L. Daugherty, 45, WArsaw.
Fined $12 in April were Landria F. Hamilton, 35, Warsaw; Araceli Rico, 22, Warsaw; Nicole R. Cook, 18, North Manchester; Jack D. Rickel, 52, Mentone; Bennie J. Hively, 44, Warsaw; Maria A. Till, 19, Warsaw; Robert L. Holbrook, 59, Winona Lake; John R. Ross, 42, South Whitley; Rachael L. Garbard, 17, Pierceton; Ruthanne M. Mahone, 28, Winona Lake;
Also, Mike R. Hackworth, 47, North Webster; Ryan A. Kaiser, 24, Milford; Claude Frazier, 71, Warsaw; Stuart B. Ehereman, 18, Warsaw; Jennifer A. Kelley, 18, South Whitley; Sean K. Johnston, 21, Warsaw; and Marilyn L. Anglin, 66, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Miriam I. Callaway, 40, Silver Lake; Darryl H. Murfin, 20, Silver Lake; Kristy J. Woldhuis, 28, Leesburg; Chante M. Garner, 23, Leesburg; and Craig Buchman, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January was Jonathan M. Nixon, 20, South Whitley.
Fined $7 in April were Jeffrey A. Humble, 21, Burket; Tabitha M. McCoy, 19, Nappanee; and Jennifer K. Butt, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in March were Bradley Chaffins, 25, Akron; Derrick P. Golden, 16, Warsaw; and Terry S. Engstrand, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Jonathan M. Nixon, 20, South Whitley.
Fined $7 in November was Christopher R. Goble, 24, Winona Lake.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in April were Jesus C. Bravo, 38, Winona Lake; Melissa Tendziegloski, 29, Warsaw; and Quinn E. Wegener, 24, Warsaw.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Road - Fined $7 in April was Nathan R. Hodorek, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Andrew J. Himes, 25, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April were Rachel A. Miller, 22, Warsaw; William R. McCool, 41, Warsaw; Skipper J. Smythe, 29, Claypool; and Phillip D. Frew, 65, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in March was Robert C. Moore, 20, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in April was Jacqueline M. Eggeson, 45, Syracuse.
Failure To Avoid Pedestrian - Fined $7 in April was Michelle L. Williams, 21, Leesburg.
False Registration - Fined $7 in March were Christopher M. Miller, 23, North Manchester, and Juan M. Bernal, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Jason R. Coleman, 21, Pierceton.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in March was Brandon M. Stouder, 16, Syracuse.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $7 in April was Ricardo L. Aguilar, 27, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were Rebecca J. Buck, 27, Syracuse; Mary E. Fee, 30, Cromwell; Jose L. Rodrigues, 30, Winona Lake; and Jennifer K. Hawk, 38, Silver Lake.
Fined $20 in March was Moses L. McNees, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in February were Debra L. Beck, 23, Larwill, and Kimberly A. Dugan, 16, Leesburg.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (April) Kathleen Boyts, Syracuse; (March) Tina Mills, Warsaw (two counts); (February) Anna Stiles, Mentone; (January) Rebecca Vanthoff, Warsaw; Keith Scott, Warsaw; Bridget Burnley, Winona Lake (five counts); Deanna D. Collins, Warsaw (three counts); Daniel Blue, South Whitley; (December) Deanna Collins, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - (November) Jacquelyn Burns, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (October) Janine Hunter, Winona Lake.
Battery - (October) Sebastian Jarski, Warsaw; (August) Noe Castro, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (October) Moses McNees, Winona Lake.
Criminal Trespass - (September) Ronald Spaulding; (July) Dixie Knisley, Syracuse.
Driving Without A License - (September) Armando Gomez, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (August) Elizabeth Berry, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (July) Byron McNees, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (April) David S.Mosely, 33, Warsaw; John K. Surface, 48, Claypool; Terry L. Wagoner, 52, North Webster; Michael D. Adams, 17, Claypool; Stephen T. Brown, 28, North Manchester; (March) Denise A.Thompson, 26, Silver Lake; Michael A. Alford, 21, Tippecanoe; Jonathan A. Yeh, 25, Winona Lake; Jason L. Shepherd, 17, Leesburg; Jillian M. Weaver, 16, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Gregory Blatz vs. Robert McDonough, South CR 750W, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $25,839.70 due on land contract, plus interest, $3,100 for removal of debris and court costs.
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia vs. Angela S. McCraner, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,686.47 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Thomas and Ruth LaSalle vs. Robert and Cathy Barth, EMS T30 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiffs seek enforcement of purchase agreement, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• United Farm Family, as subrogee of Robert Barth, vs. Raul Calderon, West Blue Heron, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $4,470.24, as paid to insured claimant, Barth, after a Nov. 27, 1998, auto accident during which Barth's residence was struck. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Green & Cates vs. John E. Weaver, Elkhart. Plaintiff seeks $6,147.23 due on account, plus court costs.
• Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County Inc. vs. Angela D. Rasnake. Plaintiff seeks $20,573 due on mortgage, plus interest, costs incurred, $1,200 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Farmers State Bank, Mentone, vs. Troy Simonsen, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $11,919.70 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Zon
Tammy Zon, Warsaw, and Vincent L. Zon, East Section Street, Claypool. They were married Dec. 10, 1980, and separated April 14, 2000. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Cincinnati Insurance Co. vs. Karen S. Lackey. Plaintiff awarded $3,605.75 by default, plus court costs.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Ami M. Prater. Plaintiff awarded $8,736.72 by default.
• Hoosier Insurance Co. vs. Juan C. Reynoso. Plaintiff awarded $2,278.50 by default, plus court costs.
• Unlimited Plastic Technologies Inc. vs. The Credit Connection and Tim and Tara Glatt. Plaintiff awarded $11,500 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Name Changes
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Jodi C. Ketcham. Plaintiff awarded $5,619.15 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Hong H. Lem, et al, vs. Dennis Pinkerton.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Alden Stuckman.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Jeanne Marie and William Harold Gross. April 26.
• Arnol Joel and Ruby Ortiz. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. April 27.
• Jane E. and George R. Cope. April 27.
• Dawn Annette and Kelly Kerlin. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay 238 per week in child support. April 27.
• Ronald and Annette L. Shoemaker. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. May 1.
• Robert E. and Angelica M.Miotto. May 3.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• NCO Financial Systems, formerly known as Compass Receivables Management Corp., vs. Debra L. Spencer, Ind. 19S, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $568.19 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Arthur Bortz vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks reversal of an April 11 decision denying a variance.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Colleen L. Garrison, Terrence E. Odle, and unknown party "Doe," all of Valparaiso. Plaintiff seeks $94,971.56 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
Elder
Mishelle Lou and Mitchell L. Elder, East CR 100S, Pierceton. They were married April 2, 1988, and separated April 27, 2000. There are two minor children.
Foster
Aaron Foster, North Raggedy Ann Road, Cromwell, and Lisa Foster, Elkhart. They were married Nov. 22, 1994, and separated in July 1995. There minor are no children.
Fuller
Darlene S. Fuller, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Mark Eugene Fuller, Hampton Inn, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 20, 1979, and separated March 1, 2000. There is one minor child.
Gatke
Tammy Gatke, South Roosevelt Street, Silver Lake, and Shawn P. Gatke, East Wesley Lane, North Webster. They were married Sept. 8, 1998, and separated April 9, 2000. There are no minor children.
Holmes
Terry E. Holmes, LaVista Drive, Warsaw, and Ella Holmes, East Arthur Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 10, 1991, and separated April 1, 2000. There are no minor children.
Leadford
Cassie L. Leadford, South Roosevelt, Warsaw, and Anthony E. Leadford, North McKinley Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 14, 1995, and separated Feb. 4, 2000. There are two minor children.
Rapp
Robert Charles Rapp, Wabash, and Elizabeth Jean Rapp, West CR 900S, Akron. They were married May 4, 1996, and separated April 2, 2000. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Greenwood Trust Co./Discover Financial Services Inc., vs. Dennis M. Kinsey. Plaintiff awarded $4,741.37, plus interest and court costs.
• Ervin C. Umver vs. Michael Parker. Plaintiff awarded $5,750, plus interest, $1,600 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Creditmax Inc. vs. Jennifer R. Moran. Plaintiff awarded $4,321.43 by default, plus interest.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Jerry Lynn Kindig and J.K. Trust Inc. vs. Jane L. Kauffman and Lemon, Armey, Hearn & Leininger. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Homeside Lending Inc., formerly known as Bancboston Mortgage Corp., vs. Claude J. Johnson Jr., et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Timothy and Diana Boyer. April 26.
• Tammy L. and Scott J. Lukens. Father awarded custody of couple's three minor children. No child support ordered at this time. April 26.
• Scott and Sheila Hattery. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. April 27.
• Alan Dale and Kristen Joy Beverly. May 1.
• Angela K. and Anthony L. Himes. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $55 per week in child support. May 1.
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.
• Roy Jr. and April Gayton, 7532 N. CR 300E, Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $116,135. Debts: $200,268.
• Max and Betty Lane, 1903 E. Center St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $94,124. Debts: $116,693.
• Alan and Marsha Liechty, 30092 CR 146, Nappanee. Chapter 13. Assets: $139,536. Debts: $134,318.
• George and Pamela Northrup, 277 E. Burkhart Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $31,098. Debts: $45,830.
• Gerald Opperman, 203 S. Harrison St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $7,585. Debts: $26,520.
• Maria Pinatell-Ratliff, also known as Maria Ratliff, 1217 Bancroft, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,282. Debts: $24,197.
• Charles Roberts, 309 Maple St., Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,653. Debts: $14,512.
• Wesley Smith, 787 S. CR 1075E, Akron. Chapter 7. Assets: $114,752. Debts: $204,749.
• Brian Westerberg. c/o Joni Bays, 11208 S. CR 600E, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $857. Debts: $32,526.
• David Applegate and Teresa Applegate, also known as Teresa Martin, 24 N. Meadowlark Lane, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $57,000. Debts: $69,470.
• Raymond Blosser, 201 E. Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,040. Debts: $15,731.
• Robert Gatlin, 1734 E. CR 225S #18, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,300. Debts: $10,145.
• Thomas Hobart, 322 S. Lake St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $134,689. Debts: $106,668.
• Kelly Jefferson, also known as Kelly Rickel, 806-B S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $510. Debts: $26,034.
• Aaron and Jacquelyn Snyder, 413 S.High St., Warsaw. Chapter 13. Assets: $12,295. Debts: $49,643. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Gary D. McGillem, 44, and Vicky L. Pence, 37, both of Chestnut Street, Winona Lake.
• Matthew Wayne Brubaker, 25, and Marsha Hall, 31, both of East CR 250S, Pierceton.
• Michael Edward Ritchie, 24, Ligonier, and Christy Ann Baker, 23, Ind. 13N, Leesburg.
• Matthew Phillip Crider, 20 , Goshen, and Sonia Louise Castro, 22, North CR 150E, Milford.
• Dana J. Gall, 21, Poplar Avenue, Winona Lake, and Stephanie Renae Whirledge, 19, CR 148, Syracuse.
• Charles N. Beer, 52, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Lisa K. Tackett, 35, West CR 700S, Claypool.
• Loreto Juarez, 64, and Maria Consuelo Jimenez, 46, both of West Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
• Daniel E. Spalding, 37, South Bend, and Mary Beth Biltz, 31, South Lake Street, Warsaw.
• Carl W. Lepper, 46, and Cynthia J. Gibson, 46, both of East CR 1050N, Cromwell.
• Leo R. Kelly, 31, Osceola, and Barbara Wippy Hubert, 23, West Porter Street, Warsaw.
• Nathaniel Joshua Blaine Cook, 19, Kokomo, and Lorisa Lynn Longenecker, 18, West CR 550N, Warsaw.
• John A. Perry, 54, Ind. 25S, Warsaw, and Tamara R. Kuhn, 41, South County Farm Road, Claypool.
• Jeremy Christopher Hills, 25, and Sheri Lynn Dumont, 25, both of Howard City, Mich.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Carl Schuster, $131.74; Jay A. Brown, $36.20; Penny Hepler, $448.75; Teresa Hall, $605.75; and Donald Heppner, $408.08.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ronald and Melissa Helman, $204.97; Robert and Teresa Hurley, $310.99; Susan Jayne, $187.21; David Steffen, $335.04; and Becky Vanthoff, $215.81.
• United Recovery Services Inc. vs. Julia D. and William T. Bellamy. Plaintiff awarded $293.92.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Joyce Walls, $611.60; Tammy Sue Milburn, $122.98; Carl W. and Anna Marie Jarrett, $895.84; Theresa and Bruce D. Floyd, $193.09; Ruben Gonzales, $173.28; Mary Annette and Ben Miller, $539.05; Keith Straight, $691.30; Woodrow Wallen, $207.10; Dawn M. and Michael Grimes, $567.97; Scott A. Melton, $402.12; Jill A. Cremeens, $295.37; and Donald R. Harvey, $580.52.
• Glen Ruch vs. Victor Alesi. Plaintiff awarded $1,080.
• Joanne Kolbe vs. Joshua T. Peace. Plaintiff awarded $273.10.
• Pierceton Foods Inc. vs. Gus Chiamopolus. Plaintiff awarded $800.
• Stump's LP Gas Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mary Hite, $342.23; Diane C. White, $180.42; and Lynn A. Umber, $153.82.
• DeWayne Busz vs. Alan and Yolanda Lavon Kuta. Plaintiff awarded $1,964.
• American General Finance vs. William E. Faas. Plaintiff awarded $2,184.45.
• Woodward REalty & Insurance vs. John Sweet. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jay O. and Kristie Sutton, $830.95; Christopher M. Calhoun, $165.48; and Randy Rogers, $131.77.
• Charles L. Cain vs. Joyce Grimmett. Plaintiff awarded $699.60.
• Chad A. and Annie Zartman vs. Michele Nunez. Plaintiffs awarded $460.
• Frank Federico vs Rex and Pat Rensbarger. Plaintiff awarded $825.
• Scott G. Porter vs. Jerry Phillips. Plaintiff awarded $400.
• Main Street Investments vs. Joshua Hamman. Plaintiff awarded $780.
• James L. Walmer vs. Cynthia L. Beliles. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Todd Sandbakken vs. Ora and Linda Martin. Plaintiff awarded $2,000.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Deborah Criswell, $545.75; Matthew Trier, $857.43; and Thomas E. and Kim Jones, $365.82.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. vs. Deborah Suver. Plaintiff awarded $197.46.
• Trixy Hanley and Russell Swinehart. vs. Vita Hassalar. Plaintiff awarded possession of personal property.
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 April, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Troy Kistler, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Angel Flory, Warsaw, and Amy Chambers, Winona Lake.
Fined $130 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Debra Alexander, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Monty Lackey, Warsaw.
Fined $242 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Kristine Kindle, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Thelma Ross, South Whitley.
Fined $226 in December, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Robert Ditton, Warsaw.
Fined $157 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Carl Duncan, Nappanee.
Fined $210 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Ted Kuhn, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Herbert Carpenter, Etna Green.
Fined $24.50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Janine Hunter, Winona Lake.
Fined $200 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jesus Mendez, Cromwell.
Fined $24.50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Lyle Best, Warsaw.
Driving While Under The Influence Of A Controlled Substance - Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Emory Greider, North Webster.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in March was Laura Stephens, Claypool.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $100 in March was Wayne Lyon, North Webster.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $75 in January and license suspended 90 days was Beatriz Becerra, Pierceton.
Fined $99.50 in October and license suspended 90 days was Marcuis Miller, Warsaw.
Fined $249.50 in September and sentenced to 60 days in jail was Todd Guiff, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in July and license suspended 180 days was Phillip Reynolds, Pierceton.
Failure To Stop After A Property Damage Accident - Fined $100 in January and license suspended six months was Socorro Cielo, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Trafficking With An Inmate - Fined $100 in April was John Rusher, Pierceton.
Battery - Fined $150 in April was Pamela Manuel, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in February and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Jason Stidams, Leesburg.
Fined $100 in February was Jason Stidams, Leesburg.
Fined $100 in January and sentenced to 15 days in jail was Phillip McCord, Winona Lake.
Judgment (court costs only) in September against Rhonda G. Kiser, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in September and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Mark Poe, Claypool.
Fined $25 in September and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was Amanda Ulrey, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August was Victor Trejo, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in August was Robert Holcomb, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in June and sentenced to five days in jail was Joshua Miller, Warsaw.
Trespassing - Fined $75 in March was Gregory Flynn, North Webster.
Judgment (court costs only) in July against Joshua Hawthorne, Syracuse.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in March, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Jonathan Carr, Warsaw.
Judgment against in October, ordered to pay a $300 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Ryan Hernandez, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in March was Lawrence Shores, Winona Lake.
Fined $100 in October was Andrew Bolinger, Winona Lake.
Fined $100 in August and sentenced to 14 days in jail was Nathan Ries, Pierceton.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $250 in February was Keith See, Winona Lake.
Fined $100 in September was Ronald Spaulding.
Conversion - Fined $100 in January and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Michael Cunningham, Claypool.
Fined $500 in May 1999 and sentenced to one year in jail was Betty Delacruz, Pierceton.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in December was Kevin Denny, Tippecanoe.
Check Deception - Find $25 in October and sentenced to one year in jail was James Bell, Leesburg.
Public Indecency - Fined $100 for each of two counts was Keith Robbins, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in June and sentenced to 185 days in jail was Keith Robbins, Warsaw.
False Informing - Judgment (court costs only) in September against William Woods, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in July was Byron McNees, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $48 in October was Tracey A. Rose, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April were Jennifer E. Dittmar, 20, Warsaw; William A. Crane, 57, Warsaw; Nicholas R. Jones, 22, Leesburg; Timothy R. Newton, 30, Pierceton; Fred Miller, 28, Winona Lake; Eduardo L. Ponce, 18, Mentone; Todd A. Stutzman, 40, Etna Green; Michael J. Kats, 27, Warsaw; Samantha R. Keller, 22, Leesburg; and Joseph M. Rice, 36, Etna Green.
Fined $27 in March were Justin W. Muchowicz, 21, Winona Lake; Jacob M. Eherenman, 21, Silver Lake; and Michael W. Morris, 16, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in February were David N. Kiser, 18, Pierceton, and Scarlett R. Murray, 26, Etna Green.
Fined $27 in January was Carl J. Fischer, 29, Nappanee.
Fined $25 in November was Ronnie L. Daugherty, 45, WArsaw.
Fined $12 in April were Landria F. Hamilton, 35, Warsaw; Araceli Rico, 22, Warsaw; Nicole R. Cook, 18, North Manchester; Jack D. Rickel, 52, Mentone; Bennie J. Hively, 44, Warsaw; Maria A. Till, 19, Warsaw; Robert L. Holbrook, 59, Winona Lake; John R. Ross, 42, South Whitley; Rachael L. Garbard, 17, Pierceton; Ruthanne M. Mahone, 28, Winona Lake;
Also, Mike R. Hackworth, 47, North Webster; Ryan A. Kaiser, 24, Milford; Claude Frazier, 71, Warsaw; Stuart B. Ehereman, 18, Warsaw; Jennifer A. Kelley, 18, South Whitley; Sean K. Johnston, 21, Warsaw; and Marilyn L. Anglin, 66, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Miriam I. Callaway, 40, Silver Lake; Darryl H. Murfin, 20, Silver Lake; Kristy J. Woldhuis, 28, Leesburg; Chante M. Garner, 23, Leesburg; and Craig Buchman, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January was Jonathan M. Nixon, 20, South Whitley.
Fined $7 in April were Jeffrey A. Humble, 21, Burket; Tabitha M. McCoy, 19, Nappanee; and Jennifer K. Butt, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in March were Bradley Chaffins, 25, Akron; Derrick P. Golden, 16, Warsaw; and Terry S. Engstrand, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Jonathan M. Nixon, 20, South Whitley.
Fined $7 in November was Christopher R. Goble, 24, Winona Lake.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in April were Jesus C. Bravo, 38, Winona Lake; Melissa Tendziegloski, 29, Warsaw; and Quinn E. Wegener, 24, Warsaw.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Road - Fined $7 in April was Nathan R. Hodorek, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Andrew J. Himes, 25, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April were Rachel A. Miller, 22, Warsaw; William R. McCool, 41, Warsaw; Skipper J. Smythe, 29, Claypool; and Phillip D. Frew, 65, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in March was Robert C. Moore, 20, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in April was Jacqueline M. Eggeson, 45, Syracuse.
Failure To Avoid Pedestrian - Fined $7 in April was Michelle L. Williams, 21, Leesburg.
False Registration - Fined $7 in March were Christopher M. Miller, 23, North Manchester, and Juan M. Bernal, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Jason R. Coleman, 21, Pierceton.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in March was Brandon M. Stouder, 16, Syracuse.
The following person also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $7 in April was Ricardo L. Aguilar, 27, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were Rebecca J. Buck, 27, Syracuse; Mary E. Fee, 30, Cromwell; Jose L. Rodrigues, 30, Winona Lake; and Jennifer K. Hawk, 38, Silver Lake.
Fined $20 in March was Moses L. McNees, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in February were Debra L. Beck, 23, Larwill, and Kimberly A. Dugan, 16, Leesburg.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (April) Kathleen Boyts, Syracuse; (March) Tina Mills, Warsaw (two counts); (February) Anna Stiles, Mentone; (January) Rebecca Vanthoff, Warsaw; Keith Scott, Warsaw; Bridget Burnley, Winona Lake (five counts); Deanna D. Collins, Warsaw (three counts); Daniel Blue, South Whitley; (December) Deanna Collins, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - (November) Jacquelyn Burns, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (October) Janine Hunter, Winona Lake.
Battery - (October) Sebastian Jarski, Warsaw; (August) Noe Castro, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (October) Moses McNees, Winona Lake.
Criminal Trespass - (September) Ronald Spaulding; (July) Dixie Knisley, Syracuse.
Driving Without A License - (September) Armando Gomez, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (August) Elizabeth Berry, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (July) Byron McNees, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (April) David S.Mosely, 33, Warsaw; John K. Surface, 48, Claypool; Terry L. Wagoner, 52, North Webster; Michael D. Adams, 17, Claypool; Stephen T. Brown, 28, North Manchester; (March) Denise A.Thompson, 26, Silver Lake; Michael A. Alford, 21, Tippecanoe; Jonathan A. Yeh, 25, Winona Lake; Jason L. Shepherd, 17, Leesburg; Jillian M. Weaver, 16, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Gregory Blatz vs. Robert McDonough, South CR 750W, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $25,839.70 due on land contract, plus interest, $3,100 for removal of debris and court costs.
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia vs. Angela S. McCraner, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,686.47 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Thomas and Ruth LaSalle vs. Robert and Cathy Barth, EMS T30 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiffs seek enforcement of purchase agreement, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• United Farm Family, as subrogee of Robert Barth, vs. Raul Calderon, West Blue Heron, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $4,470.24, as paid to insured claimant, Barth, after a Nov. 27, 1998, auto accident during which Barth's residence was struck. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Green & Cates vs. John E. Weaver, Elkhart. Plaintiff seeks $6,147.23 due on account, plus court costs.
• Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County Inc. vs. Angela D. Rasnake. Plaintiff seeks $20,573 due on mortgage, plus interest, costs incurred, $1,200 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Farmers State Bank, Mentone, vs. Troy Simonsen, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $11,919.70 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Zon
Tammy Zon, Warsaw, and Vincent L. Zon, East Section Street, Claypool. They were married Dec. 10, 1980, and separated April 14, 2000. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Cincinnati Insurance Co. vs. Karen S. Lackey. Plaintiff awarded $3,605.75 by default, plus court costs.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Ami M. Prater. Plaintiff awarded $8,736.72 by default.
• Hoosier Insurance Co. vs. Juan C. Reynoso. Plaintiff awarded $2,278.50 by default, plus court costs.
• Unlimited Plastic Technologies Inc. vs. The Credit Connection and Tim and Tara Glatt. Plaintiff awarded $11,500 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Name Changes
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Jodi C. Ketcham. Plaintiff awarded $5,619.15 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Hong H. Lem, et al, vs. Dennis Pinkerton.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Alden Stuckman.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Jeanne Marie and William Harold Gross. April 26.
• Arnol Joel and Ruby Ortiz. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. April 27.
• Jane E. and George R. Cope. April 27.
• Dawn Annette and Kelly Kerlin. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay 238 per week in child support. April 27.
• Ronald and Annette L. Shoemaker. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. May 1.
• Robert E. and Angelica M.Miotto. May 3.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• NCO Financial Systems, formerly known as Compass Receivables Management Corp., vs. Debra L. Spencer, Ind. 19S, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $568.19 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Arthur Bortz vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks reversal of an April 11 decision denying a variance.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Colleen L. Garrison, Terrence E. Odle, and unknown party "Doe," all of Valparaiso. Plaintiff seeks $94,971.56 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
Elder
Mishelle Lou and Mitchell L. Elder, East CR 100S, Pierceton. They were married April 2, 1988, and separated April 27, 2000. There are two minor children.
Foster
Aaron Foster, North Raggedy Ann Road, Cromwell, and Lisa Foster, Elkhart. They were married Nov. 22, 1994, and separated in July 1995. There minor are no children.
Fuller
Darlene S. Fuller, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Mark Eugene Fuller, Hampton Inn, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 20, 1979, and separated March 1, 2000. There is one minor child.
Gatke
Tammy Gatke, South Roosevelt Street, Silver Lake, and Shawn P. Gatke, East Wesley Lane, North Webster. They were married Sept. 8, 1998, and separated April 9, 2000. There are no minor children.
Holmes
Terry E. Holmes, LaVista Drive, Warsaw, and Ella Holmes, East Arthur Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 10, 1991, and separated April 1, 2000. There are no minor children.
Leadford
Cassie L. Leadford, South Roosevelt, Warsaw, and Anthony E. Leadford, North McKinley Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 14, 1995, and separated Feb. 4, 2000. There are two minor children.
Rapp
Robert Charles Rapp, Wabash, and Elizabeth Jean Rapp, West CR 900S, Akron. They were married May 4, 1996, and separated April 2, 2000. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Greenwood Trust Co./Discover Financial Services Inc., vs. Dennis M. Kinsey. Plaintiff awarded $4,741.37, plus interest and court costs.
• Ervin C. Umver vs. Michael Parker. Plaintiff awarded $5,750, plus interest, $1,600 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Creditmax Inc. vs. Jennifer R. Moran. Plaintiff awarded $4,321.43 by default, plus interest.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Jerry Lynn Kindig and J.K. Trust Inc. vs. Jane L. Kauffman and Lemon, Armey, Hearn & Leininger. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Homeside Lending Inc., formerly known as Bancboston Mortgage Corp., vs. Claude J. Johnson Jr., et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Timothy and Diana Boyer. April 26.
• Tammy L. and Scott J. Lukens. Father awarded custody of couple's three minor children. No child support ordered at this time. April 26.
• Scott and Sheila Hattery. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. April 27.
• Alan Dale and Kristen Joy Beverly. May 1.
• Angela K. and Anthony L. Himes. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $55 per week in child support. May 1.
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.
• Roy Jr. and April Gayton, 7532 N. CR 300E, Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $116,135. Debts: $200,268.
• Max and Betty Lane, 1903 E. Center St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $94,124. Debts: $116,693.
• Alan and Marsha Liechty, 30092 CR 146, Nappanee. Chapter 13. Assets: $139,536. Debts: $134,318.
• George and Pamela Northrup, 277 E. Burkhart Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $31,098. Debts: $45,830.
• Gerald Opperman, 203 S. Harrison St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $7,585. Debts: $26,520.
• Maria Pinatell-Ratliff, also known as Maria Ratliff, 1217 Bancroft, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,282. Debts: $24,197.
• Charles Roberts, 309 Maple St., Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,653. Debts: $14,512.
• Wesley Smith, 787 S. CR 1075E, Akron. Chapter 7. Assets: $114,752. Debts: $204,749.
• Brian Westerberg. c/o Joni Bays, 11208 S. CR 600E, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $857. Debts: $32,526.
• David Applegate and Teresa Applegate, also known as Teresa Martin, 24 N. Meadowlark Lane, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $57,000. Debts: $69,470.
• Raymond Blosser, 201 E. Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,040. Debts: $15,731.
• Robert Gatlin, 1734 E. CR 225S #18, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,300. Debts: $10,145.
• Thomas Hobart, 322 S. Lake St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $134,689. Debts: $106,668.
• Kelly Jefferson, also known as Kelly Rickel, 806-B S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $510. Debts: $26,034.
• Aaron and Jacquelyn Snyder, 413 S.High St., Warsaw. Chapter 13. Assets: $12,295. Debts: $49,643. [[In-content Ad]]
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