Times-Union Court News 05-15-2001
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:
• David James Close, 22, and Jennifer Elaine Twait, 20, both of EMS W23 Lane, North Webster.
• Robert Serrano Gonzalez, 22, and Achasha Marie Tackett, 21, both of East Market Street, Warsaw.
• Russell Howard Green, 68, East CR 1050S, South Whitley, and Ruth E. Hartman, 58, East Broad Street, South Whitley.
• Nicholas John Himes, 23, and Dawn Eileen Bellamy, 23, both of Claypool.
• Jeffrey Scott Howie, 24, North Westwinds Drive, Warsaw, and Jennifer Jean Mabry, 24, Behlman Drive, Warsaw.
• Adam Franklin Hudson, 19, North Antler Drive, Warsaw, and Amber Shae Whetstone, 19, North CR 1200E, Akron.
• Richard D. King, 43, West Perry Street, Warsaw, and Ulrike F. Patterson, 46, Argonne Road, Warsaw.
• Jason K. Miller, 25, CR 13 Nappanee, and Freda Renae Borkholder, 23, West CR 1300N, Nappanee.
• Nicholas Paul Sanders, 19, and Jennifer Ann Jersey, 20, both of East CR 700N, Leesburg.
• Matthew Dean Slone, 22, and Abigail Lynn Harris, 19, both of Fourth Street, Pierceton.
• Ryan Craig Sparks, 21, Fishers, and Jennifer Kay Leverett, 21, North CR 250E, Warsaw.
• David H. Stutzman, 21, and Loretta Jo Schwartz, 21, both of West CR 1200N, Nappanee.
• Steven Dean Williams, 23, and Michelle Ann Church, 23, both of EMS C28A Lane, Warsaw.
• Micah D. Zeltwanger, 25, Morris, Minn., and Holly J. Beer, 23, North Orn Road, Milford.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Randall S. Cory , DDS, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kathy Conrad, $962; Jose Rangel, $348.36; Ron Bjella, $305.25; Tracy Sabaj, $818.50; Dawn Bale, $580; Tim and Peggy Arndt, $732.41; Vincent Baker, $1,692.80; Summer Culbertson, $836.82; Darcy Dean, $444.55; Vickie Estep, $357.37;
Also, Jay Heinrich, $1,621.20; Sandra Johnson, $262; and Anthony Hershberger, 353.55
• Reed & Earhart v. Amy E. Iggens. Plaintiff awarded $305.26.
• Blackford Law Office awarded the judgments noted against the following people: James Jackson, $158; Eldon K. Ralstin, $401; Shawna Palmer, $695.62; Teresa A. Maxson, $169.01; and Eva C. Brown, $2,765.71.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jerry R. and Jane Baldridge, $662.54; Charles R. Crone, $2,880.74; John Michael Kleinhen, $1,030.74; Polly and Carl Harris, $279.34; Heaven and Chris McLaughlin, $1,368.52; Robert Plank, $2,175.34; Lois J. Shupp, $1,309.55; Larry E. Konkle, $401.09; Nancy S. Hunt, $275.63; Michael Edward Kelly, $1,711.89;
Also, Steve E. Mulholland, $1,066.18; Terry L. Wallen, $1,728.39; and Katie Pratt, $300.15.
• Eastgate Manor v. Carla Bradford. Plaintiff awarded $1,329.
• Centennial Cellular awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jean M. Newman, $2,500,; Debra S. Tackett, $1,396.61; Nancy J. Meyer, $1,136.30; and Mark Jarski, $1,092.01.
• E-Z Cash Systems Inc. v. Bruce D. Gross. Plaintiff awarded $510.
• First Bank v. Paul Slushser. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Mega Comm., LLC, v. Dan Kern. Plaintiff awarded $1,519.51.
• Reinvestment Inc. v. Arthur Brown. Plaintiff awarded $617.30.
• Deardorf Property Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ben Kuhn and Kristina Smith, $278; Patricia Hernandez, $426.89; and Terry Gorsuch, $200.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Brad E. Marshall, $629.03; and Tonya R. Brown, $1,076.93.
• Michelle Worley v. Leroy A. and Stephany Houchin. Plaintiff awarded $865.
• Jones Hardware Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Donna Ingram, $649.69; Tyson McDonald, $129.42; Jamie Scott, $130.78; and Jason Stromatt, $1,115.40.
• Advance America awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael Douglas, $288; Jeremy P. Wimmer, $368; Melissa Tharp, $368; Edna Poe, $368; Chrissy Hollon, $368; Brandon Carey, $268; Tommy Fultz, $268; Jesse Ferguson, $368; and Robert Music, $368.
• The Moorings v. John Shock. Plaintiff awarded $1,175.
• Judy L. and Jessie M. Hall v. Tom Kelly. Plaintiffs awarded $3,000.
• Kristopher and Kathleen Steele v. David E. King. Plaintiffs awarded $1,088.75.
• Janitorial Diversities Inc. v. Leanne Coffman. Plaintiff awarded $709.52.
• Merchants Retail Credit v. Sandra Geberin. Plaintiff awarded $229.15.
• Paradise Audio & Musical awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rebecca L. Devore Nine, $590; Marie Hattery, $558; Jessica Fields, $678.25.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Juan C. Salinas, $1,973.47; Dwain A. and Dian L. Wise, $3,000; Janet S. Ream, $3,000; and Christina E. Horn, $2,479.53.
• Medical & Dental Business awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Colleen G. Edwards, $403.84; Claude and Shelley L. Johnson, $164.96; Michael D. and Diana L. McCarty, $209.14; and Cynthia A. Miller, $711.50.
• Merchants Retail Credit v. Tina M. McClish. Plaintiff awarded $428.02.
• Green & Cates v. Kirk A. Stidams. Plaintiff awarded $2,232.76.
• Samantha A. Lines v. Josh Coplen and Carol Stanton. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Auto-Owners Insurance Co. v. Patricia Thomas. Plaintiff awarded $834.10.
• FSF Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Antelmo H. Islas, $3,000; Paul A. Irwin, $3,000; Jose Sanchez, $3,000; Melissa Hale and Dennis Wilson, $3,000; Teri and Ruby May, $1,577.83; Cindy Todd, $3,000; Mathew A. Shoda, $3,000; Richard N. France, $3,000; Shawn W. Sapp, $3,000; Richard L. Clutter, $2,749.41; Jason Truex and Anna Daniels, $3,000;
Also, Daniel Fellabaum and Cassandra L. Heisler, $3,000; Michael and Audrey K. Eldridge, $3,000; Robert and Deborah Lackey, $2,311.25; Sharon S. Smith, $3,000; Brian K. Lortie, $3,000; and Kimberly S. Brown, $3,000.
• Gladine McCall v. Cody B. Dininger. Plaintiff awarded $1,967.
• NIPSCO v. Hector Diaz. Plaintiff awarded $1,247.15.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. v. Kristi Thomas Kern. Plaintiff awarded $155.16.
• Professional Account Services v. Barry and Brandi J. Lamb. Plaintiff awarded $696.96.
• Credit Bureau of Wells Co. Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Amanda Akers, $405.36; Cheryl Eriks, $169.88; Camilo Escamillo and Leticia Escamillo-Garcia, $210.32; Burnis A. Flannery, $148.91; William and Penny Hall, $101.3; Martin Hernandez, $164.72; Kristin Jansma, $769.40; Rickie and Susan Jayne, $274.65; Claude Johnson, $200.31; Tina McGuire, $162.97; and Moses McNees, $228.49.
• Radiology Inc. v. Randy Veach. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Riverpointe Surgery Center v. Tanya R. Collins. Plaintiff awarded $553.25.
• Mark and Bernice Mayhew v. Specialty Mortgage. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Valerie Kirkpatrick v. Mary Hairrell. Plaintiff awarded $577.80.
• Deborah L. Conley v. David E. King. Plaintiff awarded $59.95.
Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in April were Robert D. Stipp, 21, Cromwell; Christopher D. Merrill, 19, Pierceton; Lynn R. Gage, 41, Warsaw; Curtis S. Murphy, 16, Syracuse; Juan J. Andrade, 37, Cromwell; Robert S. Blair, 18, Warsaw; Larry T. Blanton II, 17, Nappanee; J. Charles Shifford, 33, Cromwell; Andrew D. Deardorff, 18, Akron; Robert B. Phillips, 44, Winona Lake; and Steven L. Sechrist, 55, Etna Green.
Fined $27 in March were Jamie L. Campbell, 22, Claypool, and Eric J. Kohler, 19, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in April were Wilber C. Boren, 27, Syracuse; John P. Bartman, 32, Warsaw; James A. Cummins, 69, Warsaw; Felipe Morales, 32, Winona Lake; Tara A. Studebaker, 18, Akron; Jennifer M. Livovich, 28, Syracuse; and Sarah E. Shipley, 21, Cromwell.
Fined $12 in March were Mattern L. William, 49, Nappanee; Diane M. Amick, 34, North Manchester; Kylie D. Romine, 20, Etna Green; and Salvador Lopez, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November was Teresa G. Beckstorm, 36, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in April were Theo R. Timmerman, 24, Warsaw; Katie M. Stambaugh, 22, North Manchester; Nicholas L. Winters, 20, North Webster; Matthew J. Miller, 23, Warsaw; Todd A. Swanson, 36, Atwood.
Fined $4.50 in February was Peggy Toedter, 34, Claypool.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in April was Kerry L. Kern, 16, Syracuse.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in April was Terry J. Scott, 25, Tippecanoe.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in April was Mark Slabaugh, 25, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in March was Joseph Wildman, 20, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in April was Lawton Carter Jr., 45, Tippecanoe.
Operating Mo-Ped Illegally - Fined $7 in April was Kerry E. Fribley, 16, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in April was William J. Davis, 35, Mentone.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in April was Eloy Velazquez, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March was Steven L. Frecker, 38, Leesburg.
Failure To Sign Registration - Judgment (court costs only) in March against Tina M. Carson, 20, Milford.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in March was Joseph Wildman, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Juan Olivo, 24, Milford.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in March was Chris A. Mooney, 20, Bourbon.
Fined $24.50 in January was Josh A. Stutzman, 23, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in March was Chris A. Mooney, 20, Bourbon.
Failure To Signal - Fined $7 in January was Ryan Bussard, 25, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in January was Aaron L. Weimer, 20, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in April against Joshua Spencer, 17, North Webster.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $25 in November was Mitchell A. Dawson, 19, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were Scott A. Farmer, 22, Syracuse; Donald E. Street, 24, Warsaw; Jose F. Ybarra Jr., 21, Warsaw; and Douglas L. Boyer, 42, Mentone.
Fined $20 in February was Nelene Kellogg, 39, Silver Lake.
Fined $20 in December was Mary Bratten, 33, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in April against Frank D. Barr, 76, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank v. Charles and Alisha Wagner, East Sandy Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,206.88 due on contract, plus court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts: Wendy C. and Mathew J. Young, Bremen, $4,691.47, and David L. and Lynn M. Isaacson, Albion, $6,907.66.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. v. Rick and Tami J. Nelson, individually and doing business as Nelson's Service Center, Segal Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,990.98 due on agreement, plus court costs.
• Rockhill Pinnick, LLP, v. Nick Hatcher, North Second Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,988.87 due on account, plus court costs.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Keith Flannery, East CR 225S, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $5,896.15 due on judgment awarded Aug. 23, 1996, in Floyd County (Ky.) Circuit Court, plus interest and court costs.
• Discover Bank, issuer of the Discover Card, by its servicing agent, Discover Financial Services Inc., v. Jessie E. Creekmore, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,326.21 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Consolidated Nutrition v. Dennis and Jody Wilson, South CR 425W, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $6,532.55 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Indiana Receivables Inc. v. Harry C. Knoerzer, also known as Harry Kinoerz, North Lake Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,536.89 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Kristy J. Holland v. Chelsey M. Lochner, East Second Street, North Manchester. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 19, 2000, auto accident.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Debra Thompson, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring Thompson to come into compliance with special exceptions granted for property on Ind. 13N, Pierceton, and to otherwise cease using the real estate in violation of zoning ordinances. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and that monetary penalties be imposed until compliance is made.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Mitchell A. and Vicki Scott, Burket. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring the Scotts to come into compliance with special exceptions granted for property on South CR 700W, Claypool, and to otherwise cease using the real estate in violation of zoning ordinances. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and that monetary penalties be imposed until compliance is made.
• Sheila and Steven Crowe v. Bob Evans Restaurant. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries suffered by Sheila May 3, 1999, while eating a piece of pie that allegedly contained metal shavings. Plaintiffs also request a trial by jury.
• Michael E. and Robyn L. Lamle v. Sue Elrod, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiffs seek treble damages for failure to reimburse $1,696.15 in unused daycare fees, plus an amount to compensate for expenses incurred and attorney fees.
• Jason Weisser, North Harrison Street, Syracuse, v. Todd Dollarhite II, Melvindale, Mich., and Daniel J. Cervantes, EMS D18 Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and losses resulting from an Aug. 29, 1999, auto accident near the intersection of CRs 1300N and 300E, near Milford. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• National City Bank v. Chris W. and Pamela Ross, East Smith Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,212.84 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Affiliated Family Dentist, P.C., v. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Larry L. Miller, Boys City Drive, Winona Lake, $424.32, and Ward B. Manges, North Harrison Street, Syracuse, $1,626.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. v. James H. Jacobs, Rosemont Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,051.74 due on judgment awarded March 30, 1999, in Ashland County (Ohio) Superior Court, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Rothenberger
Adam K. and Erin Rothenberger, Riverwood Ranch Road, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 14, 1993, and separated on a date not indicated. 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
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Darrell L. Dean, $4,293.96, and Dwayne L. and Susan K. Kitson, $3,673.85.
• United Recovery Services v. Lawrence Tezekjian. Plaintiff awarded $17,124.89 by default, plus court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. v. Wesley E. and Mimi S. LaRue. Plaintiff awarded $3,935.47, plus court costs.
• Beckman Lawson, LLP, v. Michael L. Chesnut. Plaintiff awarded $7,038.78 by default, plus court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, v. Adrian D. and Patricia Case. Plaintiff awarded $4,561.38 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v. Dana Honeycutt. Plaintiff awarded $9,935.56 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• North American Capital Corp., as assignee of Discover Financial Services, v. Randall A. Ingle. Plaintiff awarded $6,408.10 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Steven A. Deplanty v. Doris England. Summary judgment granted in favor of England.
• National City Bank v. Douglas R. and Sheila A. Greene and Jeffery Moore. Plaintiff awarded $3,152.14 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• North American Capital Corp., as assignee of GE Capital Services, v. Randall A. Ingle. Plaintiff awarded $6,535.24 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• William Chapel, Steve Hagan, Dick and Michael Wood v. Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals and Richard and Phyllis M. Carman.
• Leland and Cheryl Bontrager v. Kathern Bird.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Ranger Material Corp. v. Mark A. Stollar.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Riley Joseph (former name Brown restored) and Gay N. Page. May 4.
• James and Krystal Richey Davis. No information given as to custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. May 4.
• Raymond E. and Tina Doss. May 4.
• Joshua Quinn and Betsy Jo Howard. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. May 7.
• Todd Michael and Michelle Rae Kammerer. Couple awarded joint custody of couple's two minor children. May 8.
• Laurel J. and Paul D. Howard. May 8.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• Household Finance Corp., formerly known as Beneficial Indiana Inc., v. Ricky R. Richardson, North Kern Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,128.72 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Glant
Brenda L. and Mitchell T. Glant, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 21, 1991, and separated April 30, 2001. There are no minor children.
LeFavour
Eric LeFavour, East Van Buren Street, Leesburg, and Cara LeFavour, Goshen. They were married Aug. 19, 1983, and separated Feb. 14, 2001. There are not minor children.
Lockridge
Racheal and Andy Lockridge, East 8 Square Road, Warsaw. They were married June 7, 1997, and separated on a date not indicated. There is one minor child.
Niccum
Sonia K. Niccum, Wabash, and Terry L. Niccum, Wabash. They were married Dec. 6, 1989, and separated Jan. 15, 2000. There are two minor children.
Tanner
Chrissy Tanner, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Travis Tanner, EMS B43 Lane, Leesburg. They were married July 25, 1998, and separated March 29, 2001. There are two minor children.
Legal Separation
Burchett
Courtney Burchett, Kosciusko County, and Christopher Burchett, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. They were married Feb. 22, 1996, and separated April 17, 2001. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Key Locations v. K&L Steel Fabricators, Larry and Jackie Rose and Kim Trader. Plaintiff awarded $72,281 by default.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Elzin A. Kipker) v. Diane Iseton. Plaintiff awarded $761.43 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of William P. Rondeau) v. Cindy L. Stier. Plaintiff awarded $9,867.52 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Debbie Neeley, et al v. Bruce Clark, et al. Plaintiffs granted authority to accept $42,500 as a settlement arrangement in compromise of the wrongful death claim asserted against Clark payable as follows: Zero to Neeley and to Keith Bernicky; $28,115.83 to Valerie Fletcher, a minor by her next best friend and mother, Kimberly Fletcher; $14,166.67 to Sopko, Nussbaum & Inabnit for attorney fees; and $217.50 to Bloom, Gates, Sigler & Whiteleather for mediation costs.
• Woodlawn Hospital v. Kelby C. Jones. Plaintiff awarded $6,536.84 by default, plus court costs.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA v. Ron Whitaker. Plaintiff awarded $4,591.06 by default, plus court costs.
• First Union National Bank of Delaware, formerly known as First Union Home Equity Bank/NA, v. Billy Ray Crum. Plaintiff awarded $80,503.90 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• The Wilkins Family Trust v. Mark L. Davis, et al. Plaintiff awarded $42,218.05 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, $2,500 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Vince and Dottie Slone. Plaintiff awarded $68,608.56 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. v. Thomas L. Bell and Ival J. Blocher. Plaintiff awarded $27,404.61 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, $2,500 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Lowell G. and Cynthia S. Showalter. Judgment entered for the Showalters and against the BZA. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Name Changes
• Nora Sue Villalovos' request to change her name to Nora Sue Dove is granted.
• Parental requests to change the names of their minor children from Andrew Dallas Villalovos, Tiffany Rae Villalovos and Amy Elizabeth Villalovos to Andrew Dallas Dove, Tiffany Rae Dove and Amy Elizabeth Dove, respectively, are granted.
• Sue Ann Villalovos' request to change her name to Sue Ann Dove is granted.
• Jody Kim Popow's request to change her name to Jody Kim Kauchak is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Stephen M. Hay and Wawasee Airport Inc. v. Frank O'Bannon, et al.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Clell and Joann Rowe v. Ken W. Swartz and Swartz Brothers Construction Inc.
• Judith B. Flowers v. Leonard E. Burns and R.R. Donnelley & Sons.
• William Troy and Kristy Jo Newton, doing business as Newton Construction v. Rockey J. and Janet E. Wilson, et al.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Robert G. and Lula M. Jones, et al.
• Union Planters National Bank v. Timothy S. and Donna J. Wallace, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Douglas Smith and Kathryn (former name Bartman restored). May 2.
• Paul R. and Jessica L. Mullins. Custody of couple's minor child awarded to maternal grandparents. No child support ordered at this time. May 4.
• Robert E. and Linda S. Long. May 4.
• Penny and Bryce Gilbert. May 4.
• Kelly L. (former name Elder restored) and Douglas A. Craig. May 4.
• Angelita Nieves and Redid Velazquez. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. May 7.
• Richard J. and Carolyn S. Brown. May 8.
• Therese J. (former name McDonald restored) and Marvin R. Huffman. May 8.
• Tracy A. and Steven Barnhart. May 8.
• Paul Jr. and Celia Ann Powell. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. May 9.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Jane A. and Robert M. Foust.
• Ronald D. and Tracy L. Reynolds.
Annulment
The following annulment was finalized on the date indicated:
• Penny (former name Ramos restored) and Miguel Ramirez. 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.
• Kathy Brown, 308 N. Center St., Akron. Chapter 7. Assets: $15,100. Debts: $26,793.
• Brent Grubbs, 221 E. Main St., Atwood. Chapter 7. Assets: $935. Debts: $55,807.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• David James Close, 22, and Jennifer Elaine Twait, 20, both of EMS W23 Lane, North Webster.
• Robert Serrano Gonzalez, 22, and Achasha Marie Tackett, 21, both of East Market Street, Warsaw.
• Russell Howard Green, 68, East CR 1050S, South Whitley, and Ruth E. Hartman, 58, East Broad Street, South Whitley.
• Nicholas John Himes, 23, and Dawn Eileen Bellamy, 23, both of Claypool.
• Jeffrey Scott Howie, 24, North Westwinds Drive, Warsaw, and Jennifer Jean Mabry, 24, Behlman Drive, Warsaw.
• Adam Franklin Hudson, 19, North Antler Drive, Warsaw, and Amber Shae Whetstone, 19, North CR 1200E, Akron.
• Richard D. King, 43, West Perry Street, Warsaw, and Ulrike F. Patterson, 46, Argonne Road, Warsaw.
• Jason K. Miller, 25, CR 13 Nappanee, and Freda Renae Borkholder, 23, West CR 1300N, Nappanee.
• Nicholas Paul Sanders, 19, and Jennifer Ann Jersey, 20, both of East CR 700N, Leesburg.
• Matthew Dean Slone, 22, and Abigail Lynn Harris, 19, both of Fourth Street, Pierceton.
• Ryan Craig Sparks, 21, Fishers, and Jennifer Kay Leverett, 21, North CR 250E, Warsaw.
• David H. Stutzman, 21, and Loretta Jo Schwartz, 21, both of West CR 1200N, Nappanee.
• Steven Dean Williams, 23, and Michelle Ann Church, 23, both of EMS C28A Lane, Warsaw.
• Micah D. Zeltwanger, 25, Morris, Minn., and Holly J. Beer, 23, North Orn Road, Milford.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Randall S. Cory , DDS, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kathy Conrad, $962; Jose Rangel, $348.36; Ron Bjella, $305.25; Tracy Sabaj, $818.50; Dawn Bale, $580; Tim and Peggy Arndt, $732.41; Vincent Baker, $1,692.80; Summer Culbertson, $836.82; Darcy Dean, $444.55; Vickie Estep, $357.37;
Also, Jay Heinrich, $1,621.20; Sandra Johnson, $262; and Anthony Hershberger, 353.55
• Reed & Earhart v. Amy E. Iggens. Plaintiff awarded $305.26.
• Blackford Law Office awarded the judgments noted against the following people: James Jackson, $158; Eldon K. Ralstin, $401; Shawna Palmer, $695.62; Teresa A. Maxson, $169.01; and Eva C. Brown, $2,765.71.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jerry R. and Jane Baldridge, $662.54; Charles R. Crone, $2,880.74; John Michael Kleinhen, $1,030.74; Polly and Carl Harris, $279.34; Heaven and Chris McLaughlin, $1,368.52; Robert Plank, $2,175.34; Lois J. Shupp, $1,309.55; Larry E. Konkle, $401.09; Nancy S. Hunt, $275.63; Michael Edward Kelly, $1,711.89;
Also, Steve E. Mulholland, $1,066.18; Terry L. Wallen, $1,728.39; and Katie Pratt, $300.15.
• Eastgate Manor v. Carla Bradford. Plaintiff awarded $1,329.
• Centennial Cellular awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jean M. Newman, $2,500,; Debra S. Tackett, $1,396.61; Nancy J. Meyer, $1,136.30; and Mark Jarski, $1,092.01.
• E-Z Cash Systems Inc. v. Bruce D. Gross. Plaintiff awarded $510.
• First Bank v. Paul Slushser. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Mega Comm., LLC, v. Dan Kern. Plaintiff awarded $1,519.51.
• Reinvestment Inc. v. Arthur Brown. Plaintiff awarded $617.30.
• Deardorf Property Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ben Kuhn and Kristina Smith, $278; Patricia Hernandez, $426.89; and Terry Gorsuch, $200.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Brad E. Marshall, $629.03; and Tonya R. Brown, $1,076.93.
• Michelle Worley v. Leroy A. and Stephany Houchin. Plaintiff awarded $865.
• Jones Hardware Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Donna Ingram, $649.69; Tyson McDonald, $129.42; Jamie Scott, $130.78; and Jason Stromatt, $1,115.40.
• Advance America awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael Douglas, $288; Jeremy P. Wimmer, $368; Melissa Tharp, $368; Edna Poe, $368; Chrissy Hollon, $368; Brandon Carey, $268; Tommy Fultz, $268; Jesse Ferguson, $368; and Robert Music, $368.
• The Moorings v. John Shock. Plaintiff awarded $1,175.
• Judy L. and Jessie M. Hall v. Tom Kelly. Plaintiffs awarded $3,000.
• Kristopher and Kathleen Steele v. David E. King. Plaintiffs awarded $1,088.75.
• Janitorial Diversities Inc. v. Leanne Coffman. Plaintiff awarded $709.52.
• Merchants Retail Credit v. Sandra Geberin. Plaintiff awarded $229.15.
• Paradise Audio & Musical awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rebecca L. Devore Nine, $590; Marie Hattery, $558; Jessica Fields, $678.25.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Juan C. Salinas, $1,973.47; Dwain A. and Dian L. Wise, $3,000; Janet S. Ream, $3,000; and Christina E. Horn, $2,479.53.
• Medical & Dental Business awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Colleen G. Edwards, $403.84; Claude and Shelley L. Johnson, $164.96; Michael D. and Diana L. McCarty, $209.14; and Cynthia A. Miller, $711.50.
• Merchants Retail Credit v. Tina M. McClish. Plaintiff awarded $428.02.
• Green & Cates v. Kirk A. Stidams. Plaintiff awarded $2,232.76.
• Samantha A. Lines v. Josh Coplen and Carol Stanton. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Auto-Owners Insurance Co. v. Patricia Thomas. Plaintiff awarded $834.10.
• FSF Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Antelmo H. Islas, $3,000; Paul A. Irwin, $3,000; Jose Sanchez, $3,000; Melissa Hale and Dennis Wilson, $3,000; Teri and Ruby May, $1,577.83; Cindy Todd, $3,000; Mathew A. Shoda, $3,000; Richard N. France, $3,000; Shawn W. Sapp, $3,000; Richard L. Clutter, $2,749.41; Jason Truex and Anna Daniels, $3,000;
Also, Daniel Fellabaum and Cassandra L. Heisler, $3,000; Michael and Audrey K. Eldridge, $3,000; Robert and Deborah Lackey, $2,311.25; Sharon S. Smith, $3,000; Brian K. Lortie, $3,000; and Kimberly S. Brown, $3,000.
• Gladine McCall v. Cody B. Dininger. Plaintiff awarded $1,967.
• NIPSCO v. Hector Diaz. Plaintiff awarded $1,247.15.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. v. Kristi Thomas Kern. Plaintiff awarded $155.16.
• Professional Account Services v. Barry and Brandi J. Lamb. Plaintiff awarded $696.96.
• Credit Bureau of Wells Co. Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Amanda Akers, $405.36; Cheryl Eriks, $169.88; Camilo Escamillo and Leticia Escamillo-Garcia, $210.32; Burnis A. Flannery, $148.91; William and Penny Hall, $101.3; Martin Hernandez, $164.72; Kristin Jansma, $769.40; Rickie and Susan Jayne, $274.65; Claude Johnson, $200.31; Tina McGuire, $162.97; and Moses McNees, $228.49.
• Radiology Inc. v. Randy Veach. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Riverpointe Surgery Center v. Tanya R. Collins. Plaintiff awarded $553.25.
• Mark and Bernice Mayhew v. Specialty Mortgage. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Valerie Kirkpatrick v. Mary Hairrell. Plaintiff awarded $577.80.
• Deborah L. Conley v. David E. King. Plaintiff awarded $59.95.
Superior Court II
The following infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in April were Robert D. Stipp, 21, Cromwell; Christopher D. Merrill, 19, Pierceton; Lynn R. Gage, 41, Warsaw; Curtis S. Murphy, 16, Syracuse; Juan J. Andrade, 37, Cromwell; Robert S. Blair, 18, Warsaw; Larry T. Blanton II, 17, Nappanee; J. Charles Shifford, 33, Cromwell; Andrew D. Deardorff, 18, Akron; Robert B. Phillips, 44, Winona Lake; and Steven L. Sechrist, 55, Etna Green.
Fined $27 in March were Jamie L. Campbell, 22, Claypool, and Eric J. Kohler, 19, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in April were Wilber C. Boren, 27, Syracuse; John P. Bartman, 32, Warsaw; James A. Cummins, 69, Warsaw; Felipe Morales, 32, Winona Lake; Tara A. Studebaker, 18, Akron; Jennifer M. Livovich, 28, Syracuse; and Sarah E. Shipley, 21, Cromwell.
Fined $12 in March were Mattern L. William, 49, Nappanee; Diane M. Amick, 34, North Manchester; Kylie D. Romine, 20, Etna Green; and Salvador Lopez, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November was Teresa G. Beckstorm, 36, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in April were Theo R. Timmerman, 24, Warsaw; Katie M. Stambaugh, 22, North Manchester; Nicholas L. Winters, 20, North Webster; Matthew J. Miller, 23, Warsaw; Todd A. Swanson, 36, Atwood.
Fined $4.50 in February was Peggy Toedter, 34, Claypool.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in April was Kerry L. Kern, 16, Syracuse.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in April was Terry J. Scott, 25, Tippecanoe.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in April was Mark Slabaugh, 25, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in March was Joseph Wildman, 20, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in April was Lawton Carter Jr., 45, Tippecanoe.
Operating Mo-Ped Illegally - Fined $7 in April was Kerry E. Fribley, 16, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in April was William J. Davis, 35, Mentone.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in April was Eloy Velazquez, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March was Steven L. Frecker, 38, Leesburg.
Failure To Sign Registration - Judgment (court costs only) in March against Tina M. Carson, 20, Milford.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in March was Joseph Wildman, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in January was Juan Olivo, 24, Milford.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in March was Chris A. Mooney, 20, Bourbon.
Fined $24.50 in January was Josh A. Stutzman, 23, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in March was Chris A. Mooney, 20, Bourbon.
Failure To Signal - Fined $7 in January was Ryan Bussard, 25, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in January was Aaron L. Weimer, 20, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in April against Joshua Spencer, 17, North Webster.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $25 in November was Mitchell A. Dawson, 19, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in April were Scott A. Farmer, 22, Syracuse; Donald E. Street, 24, Warsaw; Jose F. Ybarra Jr., 21, Warsaw; and Douglas L. Boyer, 42, Mentone.
Fined $20 in February was Nelene Kellogg, 39, Silver Lake.
Fined $20 in December was Mary Bratten, 33, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in April against Frank D. Barr, 76, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank v. Charles and Alisha Wagner, East Sandy Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,206.88 due on contract, plus court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts: Wendy C. and Mathew J. Young, Bremen, $4,691.47, and David L. and Lynn M. Isaacson, Albion, $6,907.66.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. v. Rick and Tami J. Nelson, individually and doing business as Nelson's Service Center, Segal Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,990.98 due on agreement, plus court costs.
• Rockhill Pinnick, LLP, v. Nick Hatcher, North Second Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,988.87 due on account, plus court costs.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. v. Keith Flannery, East CR 225S, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $5,896.15 due on judgment awarded Aug. 23, 1996, in Floyd County (Ky.) Circuit Court, plus interest and court costs.
• Discover Bank, issuer of the Discover Card, by its servicing agent, Discover Financial Services Inc., v. Jessie E. Creekmore, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,326.21 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Consolidated Nutrition v. Dennis and Jody Wilson, South CR 425W, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $6,532.55 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Indiana Receivables Inc. v. Harry C. Knoerzer, also known as Harry Kinoerz, North Lake Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,536.89 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Kristy J. Holland v. Chelsey M. Lochner, East Second Street, North Manchester. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 19, 2000, auto accident.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Debra Thompson, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring Thompson to come into compliance with special exceptions granted for property on Ind. 13N, Pierceton, and to otherwise cease using the real estate in violation of zoning ordinances. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and that monetary penalties be imposed until compliance is made.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Mitchell A. and Vicki Scott, Burket. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring the Scotts to come into compliance with special exceptions granted for property on South CR 700W, Claypool, and to otherwise cease using the real estate in violation of zoning ordinances. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and that monetary penalties be imposed until compliance is made.
• Sheila and Steven Crowe v. Bob Evans Restaurant. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries suffered by Sheila May 3, 1999, while eating a piece of pie that allegedly contained metal shavings. Plaintiffs also request a trial by jury.
• Michael E. and Robyn L. Lamle v. Sue Elrod, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiffs seek treble damages for failure to reimburse $1,696.15 in unused daycare fees, plus an amount to compensate for expenses incurred and attorney fees.
• Jason Weisser, North Harrison Street, Syracuse, v. Todd Dollarhite II, Melvindale, Mich., and Daniel J. Cervantes, EMS D18 Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and losses resulting from an Aug. 29, 1999, auto accident near the intersection of CRs 1300N and 300E, near Milford. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• National City Bank v. Chris W. and Pamela Ross, East Smith Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,212.84 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Affiliated Family Dentist, P.C., v. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Larry L. Miller, Boys City Drive, Winona Lake, $424.32, and Ward B. Manges, North Harrison Street, Syracuse, $1,626.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. v. James H. Jacobs, Rosemont Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,051.74 due on judgment awarded March 30, 1999, in Ashland County (Ohio) Superior Court, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Rothenberger
Adam K. and Erin Rothenberger, Riverwood Ranch Road, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 14, 1993, and separated on a date not indicated. 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
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Darrell L. Dean, $4,293.96, and Dwayne L. and Susan K. Kitson, $3,673.85.
• United Recovery Services v. Lawrence Tezekjian. Plaintiff awarded $17,124.89 by default, plus court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. v. Wesley E. and Mimi S. LaRue. Plaintiff awarded $3,935.47, plus court costs.
• Beckman Lawson, LLP, v. Michael L. Chesnut. Plaintiff awarded $7,038.78 by default, plus court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, v. Adrian D. and Patricia Case. Plaintiff awarded $4,561.38 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v. Dana Honeycutt. Plaintiff awarded $9,935.56 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• North American Capital Corp., as assignee of Discover Financial Services, v. Randall A. Ingle. Plaintiff awarded $6,408.10 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Steven A. Deplanty v. Doris England. Summary judgment granted in favor of England.
• National City Bank v. Douglas R. and Sheila A. Greene and Jeffery Moore. Plaintiff awarded $3,152.14 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• North American Capital Corp., as assignee of GE Capital Services, v. Randall A. Ingle. Plaintiff awarded $6,535.24 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• William Chapel, Steve Hagan, Dick and Michael Wood v. Warsaw Board of Zoning Appeals and Richard and Phyllis M. Carman.
• Leland and Cheryl Bontrager v. Kathern Bird.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Ranger Material Corp. v. Mark A. Stollar.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Riley Joseph (former name Brown restored) and Gay N. Page. May 4.
• James and Krystal Richey Davis. No information given as to custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. May 4.
• Raymond E. and Tina Doss. May 4.
• Joshua Quinn and Betsy Jo Howard. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. May 7.
• Todd Michael and Michelle Rae Kammerer. Couple awarded joint custody of couple's two minor children. May 8.
• Laurel J. and Paul D. Howard. May 8.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• Household Finance Corp., formerly known as Beneficial Indiana Inc., v. Ricky R. Richardson, North Kern Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,128.72 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Glant
Brenda L. and Mitchell T. Glant, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 21, 1991, and separated April 30, 2001. There are no minor children.
LeFavour
Eric LeFavour, East Van Buren Street, Leesburg, and Cara LeFavour, Goshen. They were married Aug. 19, 1983, and separated Feb. 14, 2001. There are not minor children.
Lockridge
Racheal and Andy Lockridge, East 8 Square Road, Warsaw. They were married June 7, 1997, and separated on a date not indicated. There is one minor child.
Niccum
Sonia K. Niccum, Wabash, and Terry L. Niccum, Wabash. They were married Dec. 6, 1989, and separated Jan. 15, 2000. There are two minor children.
Tanner
Chrissy Tanner, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Travis Tanner, EMS B43 Lane, Leesburg. They were married July 25, 1998, and separated March 29, 2001. There are two minor children.
Legal Separation
Burchett
Courtney Burchett, Kosciusko County, and Christopher Burchett, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. They were married Feb. 22, 1996, and separated April 17, 2001. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Key Locations v. K&L Steel Fabricators, Larry and Jackie Rose and Kim Trader. Plaintiff awarded $72,281 by default.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Elzin A. Kipker) v. Diane Iseton. Plaintiff awarded $761.43 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of William P. Rondeau) v. Cindy L. Stier. Plaintiff awarded $9,867.52 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Debbie Neeley, et al v. Bruce Clark, et al. Plaintiffs granted authority to accept $42,500 as a settlement arrangement in compromise of the wrongful death claim asserted against Clark payable as follows: Zero to Neeley and to Keith Bernicky; $28,115.83 to Valerie Fletcher, a minor by her next best friend and mother, Kimberly Fletcher; $14,166.67 to Sopko, Nussbaum & Inabnit for attorney fees; and $217.50 to Bloom, Gates, Sigler & Whiteleather for mediation costs.
• Woodlawn Hospital v. Kelby C. Jones. Plaintiff awarded $6,536.84 by default, plus court costs.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA v. Ron Whitaker. Plaintiff awarded $4,591.06 by default, plus court costs.
• First Union National Bank of Delaware, formerly known as First Union Home Equity Bank/NA, v. Billy Ray Crum. Plaintiff awarded $80,503.90 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• The Wilkins Family Trust v. Mark L. Davis, et al. Plaintiff awarded $42,218.05 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, $2,500 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Vince and Dottie Slone. Plaintiff awarded $68,608.56 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. v. Thomas L. Bell and Ival J. Blocher. Plaintiff awarded $27,404.61 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, $2,500 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Lowell G. and Cynthia S. Showalter. Judgment entered for the Showalters and against the BZA. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Name Changes
• Nora Sue Villalovos' request to change her name to Nora Sue Dove is granted.
• Parental requests to change the names of their minor children from Andrew Dallas Villalovos, Tiffany Rae Villalovos and Amy Elizabeth Villalovos to Andrew Dallas Dove, Tiffany Rae Dove and Amy Elizabeth Dove, respectively, are granted.
• Sue Ann Villalovos' request to change her name to Sue Ann Dove is granted.
• Jody Kim Popow's request to change her name to Jody Kim Kauchak is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Stephen M. Hay and Wawasee Airport Inc. v. Frank O'Bannon, et al.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Clell and Joann Rowe v. Ken W. Swartz and Swartz Brothers Construction Inc.
• Judith B. Flowers v. Leonard E. Burns and R.R. Donnelley & Sons.
• William Troy and Kristy Jo Newton, doing business as Newton Construction v. Rockey J. and Janet E. Wilson, et al.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Robert G. and Lula M. Jones, et al.
• Union Planters National Bank v. Timothy S. and Donna J. Wallace, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Douglas Smith and Kathryn (former name Bartman restored). May 2.
• Paul R. and Jessica L. Mullins. Custody of couple's minor child awarded to maternal grandparents. No child support ordered at this time. May 4.
• Robert E. and Linda S. Long. May 4.
• Penny and Bryce Gilbert. May 4.
• Kelly L. (former name Elder restored) and Douglas A. Craig. May 4.
• Angelita Nieves and Redid Velazquez. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. May 7.
• Richard J. and Carolyn S. Brown. May 8.
• Therese J. (former name McDonald restored) and Marvin R. Huffman. May 8.
• Tracy A. and Steven Barnhart. May 8.
• Paul Jr. and Celia Ann Powell. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. May 9.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Jane A. and Robert M. Foust.
• Ronald D. and Tracy L. Reynolds.
Annulment
The following annulment was finalized on the date indicated:
• Penny (former name Ramos restored) and Miguel Ramirez. 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.
• Kathy Brown, 308 N. Center St., Akron. Chapter 7. Assets: $15,100. Debts: $26,793.
• Brent Grubbs, 221 E. Main St., Atwood. Chapter 7. Assets: $935. Debts: $55,807.
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