Times-Union Court News 05-12-1998
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:
• Chad Michael Hitchcock, 19, and Toni Rae Woten, 21, both of Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse.
• Brian L. Yoder, 31, and Amy M. Weil, 29, both of North CR 100W, Bourbon.
• Rick Alan Ousley, 25, East Pierceton Road, Pierceton, and Heather Marie Bradford, 26, East CR 1300S, North Manchester.
• Daniel Wayne McAllise, 27, and Michelle Diane Cantu, 27, both of North Westerner Drive, Warsaw.
• David L. Swick Jr., 22, Robson Road, Winona Lake, and Amanda Christine Gibson, 17, Anchorage Road, Warsaw.
• Walter David Hawthorne II, 23, and Cori Caele Northup, 20, both of North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse.
• Damian Ian Lambright, 24, and Samantha Jolene Page, 22, both of North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse.
• David Diaz, 20, and Esmeralda G. Martinez, 30, both of East Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• Jimmy Dean Hall, 35, and Nancy Jane Hall, 38, both of Prairie Drive, Syracuse.
• Merle E. Miller, 24, Ind. 19N, Nappanee, and Patty Sue Schmucker, 21, West CR 1050N, Milford.
• Andrew Clyde O'Connell, 27, and Deborah R. Buchan, 32, both of South CR 600W, Mentone.
• Laymon F. Chesney, 58, and Renita L. Gordon, 47, both of EMS B61C Lane, Warsaw.
• Andrew Spencer Denney, 18, and Jami Arlene Lantz, 20, both of East Smith Drive, Syracuse.
• Darrell Raymond Shriver, 35, Ind. 19S, Akron, and Kristin Sue Bruner, 33, South Harding Street, Warsaw.
• Earl G. Ward Jr., 27, and Angela Kaye Prater, 26, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kenneth E. Brewer, $3,126.59; Michael D. and Cathy J. Holliday, $7,470.29; Jody K. Maxwell, $5,399.39; Phyllis L. and Craig E. Lock, $8,080.68; Don L. Newcomber, $6,462.12; and Michelle M. Snyder and Kenneth E. Brewer, $4,566.11.
• Allen Collections Inc. vs. Melanie Bradley. Plaintiff awarded $367.80.
• Marvin Whitehead vs. Mark Graham. Plaintiff awarded $1,930.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Patsy L. Ford, $462.37; Terry J. Nanney, $546.77; and Shireen D. Davis, $519.87.
• Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. vs. Scott A. Estep. Plaintiff awarded $1,902.66.
• Sterling Management Ltd., doing business as M-Dee Acres Apartments, vs. Sonia Flory. Plaintiff awarded $2,170.50.
• E-Z Cash Systems Inc. vs. Lee Edmunds. Plaintiff awarded $230.
• Evelyn Rake vs. Susan Berner. Plaintiff awarded $525.
• Linda M. Weirick vs. Ronald Castle. Plaintiff awarded $702.49.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters vs. Robin A. May. Plaintiff awarded $185.56.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Daniel L. Hawkins, $878.60; E. Stuart and Christine Walters, $275.38; and Shawn Rensberger, $1,130.71.
• Hide Away Hills Mobile Home Park vs. Michelle Bailey. Plaintiff awarded $453.47.
• Maurice McDaniel vs. Raj Sabins. Plaintiff awarded $290.10.
• Summit Account and Computer Services, doing business as General Collections, vs. Adam S. Stromatt. Plaintiff awarded $1,678.20.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Deborah L. Wilson. Plaintiff awarded $1,195.
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 $50 in March were Jonah E. Story, 18, North Webster, and Freeman E. Mullett, 40, Milford.
Fined $27 in April was Kerry J. Mosher, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in March were Gregory J. Garber, 39, Syracuse; William L. Guy, 17, Warsaw; Jeremiah J. Coy, 18, Syracuse; and Jason M. Luley, 21, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in October was Michael L. Walton, 23, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in April were Rodney K. Mayer, 39, Warsaw; Owen C. Compton, 17, Warsaw; Jeffrey S. Clark, 35, Winona Lake; Jason M. Feuig, 20, Warsaw; Michael A. Taylor, 22, Winona Lake; and Ronnie J. Kindig, 56, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Ruth L. Klein, 18, Mentone; Michael A. Hann, 32, Syracuse; Christopher K. Sabin, 18, Syracuse; Crystal L. Hamilton, 32, Warsaw; Christopher J. Smith, 16, Syracuse; Mark R. Lavigne, 18, Syracuse; and Jeffrey S. Mayo, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September was William R. Green, 20, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in April were Andrew J. Wilson, 20, Warsaw; Stacy M. Kyle, 18, Cromwell; and Kellie M. Wolfe, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was Gene DeLaCruz, 38, Syracuse.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in April were Jeremy Scutchfield, 21, Claypool., and Larry P. Hubartt, 56, Claypool.
Ignoring Railroad Crossing Stop Sign - Fined $7 in April was John K. Landis, 17, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April was Jim L. Holloway, 33, Burket.
Fined $7 in February was Jessie G. Ousley, 21, Mentone.
Driving While Suspended - Judgment (courts costs only) in February against Michael J. Freels, 21, North Manchester.
Improper Taillights - Fined $7 in February was Bobbi J. Winkle, 28, Bourbon.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in January was Gerald L. Scott, 49, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in October was Mark R. Graham, 22, North Webster.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in January was Gerald L. Scott, 49, Syracuse.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in September was Howard L. McGee, 46, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in April was Jeremy D. Howard, 18, Milford.
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Fined $10 in March was Naomi Gonzales, 13, Rochester.
Judgment (court costs only) in March against Billy Barley, 16, Leesburg.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were Ernest E. Hyden, 29, Mentone; Doug J. Sims, 22, South Whitley; Jerry E. Bicker, 35, Warsaw; Chad R. Haselby, 17, Silver Lake; Cassandra L. Castle, 22, Warsaw; and Sandra P. Nunez, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in March were Jessie G. Ousley, 21, Mentone, and Bradley J. Miller, 17, Mentone.
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) Katherine M. Chandler, 43, Silver Lake; Douglas E. Sawyer, 47, Winona Lake; Sara M. Nyikos, 17, Syracuse; (March) Kathryn L. Hufford, 40, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• The Chase Manhattan Bank vs. Tara M. Burns, North American Way, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $53,524.04 due on promissory note, plus $1,750 in attorney fees, interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia vs. Della M. Walker, North CR 300E, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $1,594.54 due on credit card account, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Chad and Christy Ousley, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, $5,824.94, and Alice Fay Sparks, Plymouth, $13,871.81.
• Star Financial Bank, successor in interest to Citizens National Bank of Whitley County, vs. Bonnie L. Ross, South CR 700E, South Whitley. Plaintiff seeks $32,483.98 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Plummer & Co. Inc. vs. LaSuer Industries Inc., Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $25,607.70 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Schue Landscaping Inc. and Ken and Laura Schue vs. Kathy Depalma, Culver. Plaintiff seeks an order that Depalma immediately deliver documents in her possession which belong to the Schues and/or their business, consequential damages for her alleged intentional wrongdoing and conversion of property, treble damages, attorney fees and court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Mark Schneider, Columbia City. Plaintiff seeks $6,973.90 due on promissory note, plus interest, possession of vehicles used as security and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Steve R. Jefferson, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,426.23 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Fidelity Financial Services vs. Riley R. Gamsby, Center Street, Sidney. Plaintiff seeks $1,391.44 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• Compliance Consulting Service Inc. vs. Dennis Barnes and Compliance Consulting Services, Brookview Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an injunction restraining defendant from using the name Compliance Consulting Service or any other mark, word or name similar to plaintiff's name which are likely to cause confusion, mistake or to deceive; that all items in defendants' possession bearing the name Compliance Consulting Services be destroyed; that defendants be required to account for any and all profited derived by sales of its services and all damages sustained by plaintiff by reason of unfair competition; a monetary judgment to compensate for losses; court costs; and attorney fees.
Marriage Dissolution
Sparkman
Mickie Sparkman, South Union Street, Warsaw, and Willie Sparkman, Huntington. They were married Oct. 10, 1987, and separated April 17, 1998. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Hamelin Group Inc./Groupe Hamelin Inc. and Woodrow A. Everly vs. Rico Inc., an Indiana corporation; Sun Metal Products Inc; and Sun Line Rubber Inc. Plaintiff decreed owner of real estate in question. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. Dale L. Bunn. Plaintiff awarded $1,512.82 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. Albert R. and Jewell Mullins. Plaintiff awarded $4,181.13 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• General Acceptance Corp. vs. Henry Lee and Betsy L. Mullins. Plaintiff awarded $6,222.76 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Thomas Krizmanich, doing business as Northern Indiana Sports & Orthopaedics, vs. Bryan Kitson. Plaintiff awarded $1,998 by default, plus $700 in attorney fees, interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Jack R. Borton. Plaintiff awarded $2,909.09 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• ACP Enterprises Inc. vs. Beth A. Boggs. Plaintiff awarded $690, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Sylvia M. and Donald C. Miller vs. Zimmer Inc.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Norwest Bank Indiana/NA, successor in interest to First Bank, vs. William A. and Buni R. Leininger.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Dora M. (former name Clingerman restored) and Ernest M. Dragoo. April 28.
• Dawn M. and Lanny L. Fisher. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. April 29.
• Thomas J. and Connie J. Bachota. May 4.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Douglas A. and Kay F. Cowdin, Chinworth Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $52,114.05 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. James W. Poe, East Columbia Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $4,377.66 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Robert E. and Roberta J. Grimm vs. the heirs and estates of Harold O. and Lois K. Swenson and any unknown claimants. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate on Forest Avenue in Walker's Park, Tippecanoe Township.
• The Car Co. vs. Jason Boyer, Lake John Circle, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks amount due on contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
Name Change
• Jan Haase seeks to change her name to Jan Garen Haase.
Marriage Dissolutions
Chaney
Lori Ann Chaney, North East Street, Milford, and Mark Steven Chaney, East CR 1400N, Syracuse. They were married Dec. 15, 1994, and separated March 30, 1998. There is one minor child.
Caudill
Tylynna S. Caudill, South County Farm Road, Warsaw, and David Ellis Caudill, West CR 300S, Warsaw. They were married July 24, 1984, and separated June 2, 1997. There are two minor children.
Baldridge
Lorrie Baldridge, Kings Highway, Winona Lake, and Willie Baldridge, River Avenue, Warsaw. They were married May 31, 1991, and separated April 9, 1998. There are two minor children.
Brettin
Angela L. Brettin, North Lake Street, Warsaw, and Charles E. Brettin, West Canal Street, Winona Lake. They were married May 8, 1997, and separated May 30, 1997. There are no minor children.
Mullett
Robin M Mullett, East CR 1050N, Cromwell, and Richard E. Mullett, Rome City. They were married May 2, 1992, and separated July 18, 1997. There are two minor children.
Calvert
Roger L. Calvert, East Center Street, Warsaw, and Nellie E. Calvert, address unknown. They were married May 13, 1995, and separated Jan. 15, 1996. There are no minor children.
Skees
Melinda J. and Kerry L. Skees, West Snyder Road, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 5, 1992, and separated April 30, 1998. There are no minor children.
Skinner
Trace Lee Skinner, Argonne Road, Warsaw, and Kiana Lisa Skinner, Old Road 30E, Pierceton. They were married July 5, 1986, and separated Aug. 15, 1997. There are four minor children.
Himes
Andrew Joseph and Amy Therese Himes, East Center Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 12, 1995, and separated May 1, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Farmers Elevator Co., doing business as Rabor Elevator Co., vs. Mikel M. and Cathy Phebus. Plaintiff awarded $32,380.90, plus court costs.
• Rick and Sara Wallen, individually and as natural parents and legal guardians of Josh Wallen, and Josh Wallen, individually, vs. John, Calvin and Kathy A. Baugher and Illinois Farmers Insurance Co. Settlement offer of $32,000 ordered accepted, and case dismissed with prejudice.
• Fleet Mortgage Co. vs. Jose Antonio and Susan K.Valdez, National City Bank, American General Finance Inc. and KeyBank National Association, formerly known as Society Bank. Plaintiff awarded $49,892.49, plus interest, court costs and mortgage ordered foreclosed as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First National Bank of Warsaw, as trustee of the McDonald Trust, vs. Melissa McCormack Jeffries. Plaintiff awarded $2,386.85 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Richard Salter. Plaintiff awarded $4,042.19 by default, plus court costs.
• Bankers Trust Co. vs.Gary L.Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $70,68.36 by default, plus interest, and mortgage ordered foreclosed as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Gladys Eunice Reffitt's request to change her name to Gladys Eunice Owens is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA vs. Palmer and Darlene Welty, as personal representatives of the estate of Vicki L. Welty.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Dave Carey Excavation Inc. vs. Terry Hall, doing business as Hall Concrete & Excavation.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Brandi S. and Daniel D. Brubaker Sr. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $142 per week in child support. April 23.
• Beverly C. and Harvey E. Goen. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $38 per week in child support. April 24.
• Laura K. (former name Kats restored) and Billy Joe Linton. April 28.
• Janet and Jimmy Hartman. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $200 per month in child support. April 28.
• Tina and Ronnie Hall. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. April 28.
• Laura and Brian Fogel. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $74 per week in child support. April 28.
• David L. and Glenna I. Marshall. April 28.
• Rudolph Watson and Michelle R. (former name Maynard restored). April 28.
• Brenda Kay and Joshua Wayne Remfrey. April 28.
• Garry L. and Judith Eyer. April 29.
• Kara E. (former name Long restored) and Martin L. Dixon. May 1.
• Pamela R. (former name Coon restored) and Robert A. Dady. May 1.
• Michael O. and Kathi L. Hollingsworth. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $215 per week in child support. May 4.
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.
• Brian Scott Breedon, 106 W. Main St., Silver Lake. Chapter 7. April 28. Assets: $68,772.29. Debts: $81,484.20.
• Gerald Greene, 7577 Beachwood Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 7. April 15. Assets: $48,990. Debts: $87,157.
• Willard H. Hagenmeyer, 2639 N. Lakeview Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. April 27. Assets: $2,845. Debts: $164,177.
• Kevin M. Hall, 5222 S. CR 775E, Pierceton. Chapter 7. April 27. Assets: $10,280. Debts: $26,085.
• Jay A. and Renee M. Hammond, 313 EMS C24 Lane, Warsaw. Chapter 13. April 24. Assets: $6,580. Debts: $45,639.47.
• Kathy Jo Harris, 2396 Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. April 24. Assets: $1,800. Debts: $27,785.
• Mary Ellen Jackson, formerly known as Mary Ellen Hatcher, 1915 E. Market St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. April 23. Assets: $1,041. Debts: $10,698.53.
• Burl Banks III and Marie Caroline Keel, 3061 E. CR 300S, Rochester. Chapter 7. April 29. Assets: $53,060. Debts: $89,352.22.
• Paul G. McIntosh and Angela J. McIntosh, also known as Angela J. Short, 530 Race St., Rochester. Chapter 7. April 27. Assets: $12,700. Debts: $33,181.26.
• Robert LeRoy McKinzie Jr. and Rita Marie McKinzie, formerly known as Rita Marie Moore, P.O. Box 252, Leesburg. Chapter 7. April 15. Assets: $11,322. Debts: $21,556.29.
• Gena Ellen Miller, 301 S. High St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. April 15. Assets: $2,281. Debts: $31,256.93.
• Terrance Sarver, also known as Terry Sarver, and Jill Annette Sarver, 315 S. Cherry St., Akron. Chapter 7. April 28. Assets: $58,143. Debts: $76,297.15.
• April Ann Stump, also known as April Ann Sampson and April Ann Justice, 5550 N. CR 675E, Rochester. Chapter 7. April 29. Assets: $11,341.79. Debts: $34,691.23.
• Edmelinda Ramirez Vasquez, 1549 N. CR 575E, Warsaw. Chapter 7. April 15. Assets: $60. Debts: $14,349.64. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Chad Michael Hitchcock, 19, and Toni Rae Woten, 21, both of Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse.
• Brian L. Yoder, 31, and Amy M. Weil, 29, both of North CR 100W, Bourbon.
• Rick Alan Ousley, 25, East Pierceton Road, Pierceton, and Heather Marie Bradford, 26, East CR 1300S, North Manchester.
• Daniel Wayne McAllise, 27, and Michelle Diane Cantu, 27, both of North Westerner Drive, Warsaw.
• David L. Swick Jr., 22, Robson Road, Winona Lake, and Amanda Christine Gibson, 17, Anchorage Road, Warsaw.
• Walter David Hawthorne II, 23, and Cori Caele Northup, 20, both of North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse.
• Damian Ian Lambright, 24, and Samantha Jolene Page, 22, both of North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse.
• David Diaz, 20, and Esmeralda G. Martinez, 30, both of East Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• Jimmy Dean Hall, 35, and Nancy Jane Hall, 38, both of Prairie Drive, Syracuse.
• Merle E. Miller, 24, Ind. 19N, Nappanee, and Patty Sue Schmucker, 21, West CR 1050N, Milford.
• Andrew Clyde O'Connell, 27, and Deborah R. Buchan, 32, both of South CR 600W, Mentone.
• Laymon F. Chesney, 58, and Renita L. Gordon, 47, both of EMS B61C Lane, Warsaw.
• Andrew Spencer Denney, 18, and Jami Arlene Lantz, 20, both of East Smith Drive, Syracuse.
• Darrell Raymond Shriver, 35, Ind. 19S, Akron, and Kristin Sue Bruner, 33, South Harding Street, Warsaw.
• Earl G. Ward Jr., 27, and Angela Kaye Prater, 26, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kenneth E. Brewer, $3,126.59; Michael D. and Cathy J. Holliday, $7,470.29; Jody K. Maxwell, $5,399.39; Phyllis L. and Craig E. Lock, $8,080.68; Don L. Newcomber, $6,462.12; and Michelle M. Snyder and Kenneth E. Brewer, $4,566.11.
• Allen Collections Inc. vs. Melanie Bradley. Plaintiff awarded $367.80.
• Marvin Whitehead vs. Mark Graham. Plaintiff awarded $1,930.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Patsy L. Ford, $462.37; Terry J. Nanney, $546.77; and Shireen D. Davis, $519.87.
• Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. vs. Scott A. Estep. Plaintiff awarded $1,902.66.
• Sterling Management Ltd., doing business as M-Dee Acres Apartments, vs. Sonia Flory. Plaintiff awarded $2,170.50.
• E-Z Cash Systems Inc. vs. Lee Edmunds. Plaintiff awarded $230.
• Evelyn Rake vs. Susan Berner. Plaintiff awarded $525.
• Linda M. Weirick vs. Ronald Castle. Plaintiff awarded $702.49.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters vs. Robin A. May. Plaintiff awarded $185.56.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Daniel L. Hawkins, $878.60; E. Stuart and Christine Walters, $275.38; and Shawn Rensberger, $1,130.71.
• Hide Away Hills Mobile Home Park vs. Michelle Bailey. Plaintiff awarded $453.47.
• Maurice McDaniel vs. Raj Sabins. Plaintiff awarded $290.10.
• Summit Account and Computer Services, doing business as General Collections, vs. Adam S. Stromatt. Plaintiff awarded $1,678.20.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Deborah L. Wilson. Plaintiff awarded $1,195.
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 $50 in March were Jonah E. Story, 18, North Webster, and Freeman E. Mullett, 40, Milford.
Fined $27 in April was Kerry J. Mosher, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in March were Gregory J. Garber, 39, Syracuse; William L. Guy, 17, Warsaw; Jeremiah J. Coy, 18, Syracuse; and Jason M. Luley, 21, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in October was Michael L. Walton, 23, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in April were Rodney K. Mayer, 39, Warsaw; Owen C. Compton, 17, Warsaw; Jeffrey S. Clark, 35, Winona Lake; Jason M. Feuig, 20, Warsaw; Michael A. Taylor, 22, Winona Lake; and Ronnie J. Kindig, 56, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Ruth L. Klein, 18, Mentone; Michael A. Hann, 32, Syracuse; Christopher K. Sabin, 18, Syracuse; Crystal L. Hamilton, 32, Warsaw; Christopher J. Smith, 16, Syracuse; Mark R. Lavigne, 18, Syracuse; and Jeffrey S. Mayo, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September was William R. Green, 20, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in April were Andrew J. Wilson, 20, Warsaw; Stacy M. Kyle, 18, Cromwell; and Kellie M. Wolfe, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was Gene DeLaCruz, 38, Syracuse.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in April were Jeremy Scutchfield, 21, Claypool., and Larry P. Hubartt, 56, Claypool.
Ignoring Railroad Crossing Stop Sign - Fined $7 in April was John K. Landis, 17, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in April was Jim L. Holloway, 33, Burket.
Fined $7 in February was Jessie G. Ousley, 21, Mentone.
Driving While Suspended - Judgment (courts costs only) in February against Michael J. Freels, 21, North Manchester.
Improper Taillights - Fined $7 in February was Bobbi J. Winkle, 28, Bourbon.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in January was Gerald L. Scott, 49, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in October was Mark R. Graham, 22, North Webster.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in January was Gerald L. Scott, 49, Syracuse.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in September was Howard L. McGee, 46, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in April was Jeremy D. Howard, 18, Milford.
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Fined $10 in March was Naomi Gonzales, 13, Rochester.
Judgment (court costs only) in March against Billy Barley, 16, Leesburg.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were Ernest E. Hyden, 29, Mentone; Doug J. Sims, 22, South Whitley; Jerry E. Bicker, 35, Warsaw; Chad R. Haselby, 17, Silver Lake; Cassandra L. Castle, 22, Warsaw; and Sandra P. Nunez, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in March were Jessie G. Ousley, 21, Mentone, and Bradley J. Miller, 17, Mentone.
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) Katherine M. Chandler, 43, Silver Lake; Douglas E. Sawyer, 47, Winona Lake; Sara M. Nyikos, 17, Syracuse; (March) Kathryn L. Hufford, 40, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• The Chase Manhattan Bank vs. Tara M. Burns, North American Way, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $53,524.04 due on promissory note, plus $1,750 in attorney fees, interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia vs. Della M. Walker, North CR 300E, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $1,594.54 due on credit card account, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Chad and Christy Ousley, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, $5,824.94, and Alice Fay Sparks, Plymouth, $13,871.81.
• Star Financial Bank, successor in interest to Citizens National Bank of Whitley County, vs. Bonnie L. Ross, South CR 700E, South Whitley. Plaintiff seeks $32,483.98 due on promissory note, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Plummer & Co. Inc. vs. LaSuer Industries Inc., Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $25,607.70 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Schue Landscaping Inc. and Ken and Laura Schue vs. Kathy Depalma, Culver. Plaintiff seeks an order that Depalma immediately deliver documents in her possession which belong to the Schues and/or their business, consequential damages for her alleged intentional wrongdoing and conversion of property, treble damages, attorney fees and court costs.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. Mark Schneider, Columbia City. Plaintiff seeks $6,973.90 due on promissory note, plus interest, possession of vehicles used as security and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. Steve R. Jefferson, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,426.23 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Fidelity Financial Services vs. Riley R. Gamsby, Center Street, Sidney. Plaintiff seeks $1,391.44 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• Compliance Consulting Service Inc. vs. Dennis Barnes and Compliance Consulting Services, Brookview Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an injunction restraining defendant from using the name Compliance Consulting Service or any other mark, word or name similar to plaintiff's name which are likely to cause confusion, mistake or to deceive; that all items in defendants' possession bearing the name Compliance Consulting Services be destroyed; that defendants be required to account for any and all profited derived by sales of its services and all damages sustained by plaintiff by reason of unfair competition; a monetary judgment to compensate for losses; court costs; and attorney fees.
Marriage Dissolution
Sparkman
Mickie Sparkman, South Union Street, Warsaw, and Willie Sparkman, Huntington. They were married Oct. 10, 1987, and separated April 17, 1998. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Hamelin Group Inc./Groupe Hamelin Inc. and Woodrow A. Everly vs. Rico Inc., an Indiana corporation; Sun Metal Products Inc; and Sun Line Rubber Inc. Plaintiff decreed owner of real estate in question. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. Dale L. Bunn. Plaintiff awarded $1,512.82 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. Albert R. and Jewell Mullins. Plaintiff awarded $4,181.13 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• General Acceptance Corp. vs. Henry Lee and Betsy L. Mullins. Plaintiff awarded $6,222.76 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Thomas Krizmanich, doing business as Northern Indiana Sports & Orthopaedics, vs. Bryan Kitson. Plaintiff awarded $1,998 by default, plus $700 in attorney fees, interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Jack R. Borton. Plaintiff awarded $2,909.09 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• ACP Enterprises Inc. vs. Beth A. Boggs. Plaintiff awarded $690, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Sylvia M. and Donald C. Miller vs. Zimmer Inc.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Norwest Bank Indiana/NA, successor in interest to First Bank, vs. William A. and Buni R. Leininger.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Dora M. (former name Clingerman restored) and Ernest M. Dragoo. April 28.
• Dawn M. and Lanny L. Fisher. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. April 29.
• Thomas J. and Connie J. Bachota. May 4.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Douglas A. and Kay F. Cowdin, Chinworth Court, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $52,114.05 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First National Bank of Warsaw vs. James W. Poe, East Columbia Street, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $4,377.66 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Robert E. and Roberta J. Grimm vs. the heirs and estates of Harold O. and Lois K. Swenson and any unknown claimants. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate on Forest Avenue in Walker's Park, Tippecanoe Township.
• The Car Co. vs. Jason Boyer, Lake John Circle, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks amount due on contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
Name Change
• Jan Haase seeks to change her name to Jan Garen Haase.
Marriage Dissolutions
Chaney
Lori Ann Chaney, North East Street, Milford, and Mark Steven Chaney, East CR 1400N, Syracuse. They were married Dec. 15, 1994, and separated March 30, 1998. There is one minor child.
Caudill
Tylynna S. Caudill, South County Farm Road, Warsaw, and David Ellis Caudill, West CR 300S, Warsaw. They were married July 24, 1984, and separated June 2, 1997. There are two minor children.
Baldridge
Lorrie Baldridge, Kings Highway, Winona Lake, and Willie Baldridge, River Avenue, Warsaw. They were married May 31, 1991, and separated April 9, 1998. There are two minor children.
Brettin
Angela L. Brettin, North Lake Street, Warsaw, and Charles E. Brettin, West Canal Street, Winona Lake. They were married May 8, 1997, and separated May 30, 1997. There are no minor children.
Mullett
Robin M Mullett, East CR 1050N, Cromwell, and Richard E. Mullett, Rome City. They were married May 2, 1992, and separated July 18, 1997. There are two minor children.
Calvert
Roger L. Calvert, East Center Street, Warsaw, and Nellie E. Calvert, address unknown. They were married May 13, 1995, and separated Jan. 15, 1996. There are no minor children.
Skees
Melinda J. and Kerry L. Skees, West Snyder Road, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 5, 1992, and separated April 30, 1998. There are no minor children.
Skinner
Trace Lee Skinner, Argonne Road, Warsaw, and Kiana Lisa Skinner, Old Road 30E, Pierceton. They were married July 5, 1986, and separated Aug. 15, 1997. There are four minor children.
Himes
Andrew Joseph and Amy Therese Himes, East Center Street, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 12, 1995, and separated May 1, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Farmers Elevator Co., doing business as Rabor Elevator Co., vs. Mikel M. and Cathy Phebus. Plaintiff awarded $32,380.90, plus court costs.
• Rick and Sara Wallen, individually and as natural parents and legal guardians of Josh Wallen, and Josh Wallen, individually, vs. John, Calvin and Kathy A. Baugher and Illinois Farmers Insurance Co. Settlement offer of $32,000 ordered accepted, and case dismissed with prejudice.
• Fleet Mortgage Co. vs. Jose Antonio and Susan K.Valdez, National City Bank, American General Finance Inc. and KeyBank National Association, formerly known as Society Bank. Plaintiff awarded $49,892.49, plus interest, court costs and mortgage ordered foreclosed as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First National Bank of Warsaw, as trustee of the McDonald Trust, vs. Melissa McCormack Jeffries. Plaintiff awarded $2,386.85 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Richard Salter. Plaintiff awarded $4,042.19 by default, plus court costs.
• Bankers Trust Co. vs.Gary L.Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $70,68.36 by default, plus interest, and mortgage ordered foreclosed as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Gladys Eunice Reffitt's request to change her name to Gladys Eunice Owens is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA vs. Palmer and Darlene Welty, as personal representatives of the estate of Vicki L. Welty.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Dave Carey Excavation Inc. vs. Terry Hall, doing business as Hall Concrete & Excavation.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Brandi S. and Daniel D. Brubaker Sr. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $142 per week in child support. April 23.
• Beverly C. and Harvey E. Goen. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $38 per week in child support. April 24.
• Laura K. (former name Kats restored) and Billy Joe Linton. April 28.
• Janet and Jimmy Hartman. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $200 per month in child support. April 28.
• Tina and Ronnie Hall. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. April 28.
• Laura and Brian Fogel. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $74 per week in child support. April 28.
• David L. and Glenna I. Marshall. April 28.
• Rudolph Watson and Michelle R. (former name Maynard restored). April 28.
• Brenda Kay and Joshua Wayne Remfrey. April 28.
• Garry L. and Judith Eyer. April 29.
• Kara E. (former name Long restored) and Martin L. Dixon. May 1.
• Pamela R. (former name Coon restored) and Robert A. Dady. May 1.
• Michael O. and Kathi L. Hollingsworth. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $215 per week in child support. May 4.
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.
• Brian Scott Breedon, 106 W. Main St., Silver Lake. Chapter 7. April 28. Assets: $68,772.29. Debts: $81,484.20.
• Gerald Greene, 7577 Beachwood Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 7. April 15. Assets: $48,990. Debts: $87,157.
• Willard H. Hagenmeyer, 2639 N. Lakeview Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. April 27. Assets: $2,845. Debts: $164,177.
• Kevin M. Hall, 5222 S. CR 775E, Pierceton. Chapter 7. April 27. Assets: $10,280. Debts: $26,085.
• Jay A. and Renee M. Hammond, 313 EMS C24 Lane, Warsaw. Chapter 13. April 24. Assets: $6,580. Debts: $45,639.47.
• Kathy Jo Harris, 2396 Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. April 24. Assets: $1,800. Debts: $27,785.
• Mary Ellen Jackson, formerly known as Mary Ellen Hatcher, 1915 E. Market St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. April 23. Assets: $1,041. Debts: $10,698.53.
• Burl Banks III and Marie Caroline Keel, 3061 E. CR 300S, Rochester. Chapter 7. April 29. Assets: $53,060. Debts: $89,352.22.
• Paul G. McIntosh and Angela J. McIntosh, also known as Angela J. Short, 530 Race St., Rochester. Chapter 7. April 27. Assets: $12,700. Debts: $33,181.26.
• Robert LeRoy McKinzie Jr. and Rita Marie McKinzie, formerly known as Rita Marie Moore, P.O. Box 252, Leesburg. Chapter 7. April 15. Assets: $11,322. Debts: $21,556.29.
• Gena Ellen Miller, 301 S. High St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. April 15. Assets: $2,281. Debts: $31,256.93.
• Terrance Sarver, also known as Terry Sarver, and Jill Annette Sarver, 315 S. Cherry St., Akron. Chapter 7. April 28. Assets: $58,143. Debts: $76,297.15.
• April Ann Stump, also known as April Ann Sampson and April Ann Justice, 5550 N. CR 675E, Rochester. Chapter 7. April 29. Assets: $11,341.79. Debts: $34,691.23.
• Edmelinda Ramirez Vasquez, 1549 N. CR 575E, Warsaw. Chapter 7. April 15. Assets: $60. Debts: $14,349.64. [[In-content Ad]]
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