Times-Union Court News 05-16-2000
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:
• Terry L. Pangburn, 38, East Market Street, Nappanee, and Dena M. Cook, 43, East Natti Crow Road, Syracuse.
• Mark W. Ganger, 37, and Leann P. Blake, 34, both of Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw.
• David Wayne Sleeth, 25, and Patricia Ann Teel, 25, both of Ind. 15S, Silver Lake.
• James R. Davis, 37, and Krystal Joan Richey, 26, both of South Country Club Road, Warsaw.
• Matthew W. Heiman, 38, and Kristen J. Howell, 33, both of West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw.
• John E. Tendziegloski, 48, and Glenda D. Prince, 41, both of South CR 400E, Warsaw.
• Kevin Lee Studabaker, 27, and Michelle Rene' Boyer, 29, both of EMS B61L Lane, Warsaw.
• Scott Martin Lauschke, 30, and Tamara Nicole Munson, 28, both of Bloomfield, Mich.
• Timothy Michael Slone, 25, North Fourth Of July Avenue, Syracuse, and Jamee Ann-Marie Whisman, 22, North Huntington Street, Syracuse.
• Aaron Jay Burkholder, 22, West CR 850N, Etna Green, and Loretta Mullet, 18, North CR 700W, Etna Green.
• Jason Lee Morris, 27, and Julie Anna Faucett, 31, both of East Northshore Drive, Syracuse.
• Roger Clinton Sloan Jr., 41, West CR 100S, Warsaw, and Lana Sue Clark, 40, Maple Grove Drive, Warsaw.
• David Joel McCall, 21, Chestnut Avenue, Winona Lake, and Keri Ellen Spurlock, 22, Robin Drive, Warsaw.
• Eric Lee Pinkerton, 20, and Tiffany Michelle Bartels, 18, both of North CR 300W, Milford.
• Timothy Richard Banes, 28, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and Deanna Lynn Caudill, 33, College Avenue, Winona Lake.
• Richard A. Martin, 53, and Carol L. Hoover, 38, both of West CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Curtis Thomas Meeks, 26, and Tuvara Lynn Walgamuth, 20, both of North Lake Street, Warsaw.
• Stephen Allen Moriarty, 23, Harvard Street, Mentone, and Jennifer Renae Day, 20, Ind. 19S, Akron.
• Bartolo Figueros Barrera, 39, and Rosalinda Camarena, 33, both of North Henry Street, Milford.
• Mark Allen Mayhew, 32, and Bernice Louise Jensen, 19, both of Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse.
• Lucien Elliott Behar, 32, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Brooke Michelle Hannah, 24, Administration Boulevard, Winona Lake.
• Jesse James Maze, 20, and Sabrina Sue Farmer, 24, both of East Washington Street, Pierceton.
• Clinton Lynn Judd, 22, Norcross, Ga., and Stacey Rochel Wilhite, 21, Fisher Avenue, Warsaw.
• John P. Francis, 25, and Shannon Michelle Danner, 27, both of North Webster.
• Paul M. Knight, 48, East CR 600N, Warsaw,and Kandi K. Hofmann, 37, Pine Street, Pierceton.
• Duane Eugene Wells, 28, and Michelle Justine Davis, 22, both of East Medusa Street, Syracuse.
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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $68 in June was Kale A. Elkins, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $58 in March was Mark A. Harness, 42, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in December was Cory E. Markstahler, 23, North Manchester.
Fined $27 in April were Raul Nocelotl, 21, Warsaw; Mary L. Shepherd, 53, Warsaw; Jian Q. Yao, 34, Warsaw; Juan A. Garcia, 19, Pierceton; Timothy D. Toeppe, 19, North Webster; Tammy S. Miller, 34, Warsaw; Stanley R. Lechlitner, 44, Milford; Maria Y. Compton, 24, Warsaw; Ted D. Harrell, 37, Warsaw; Max L. Miller, 58, Leesburg;
Also, Cheryl E. Miller, 37, North Webster; Melissa M. Engle, 19, Silver Lake; Cynthia A. Gymrek, 40, Warsaw; Jenell C. Hawley, 17, Warsaw; and Douglas L. Weaver, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in March were Crystal C. Finney, 27, North Manchester; Rick D. Adams, 39, Claypool; and Adam B. Hall, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in February was Dustin I. Sieglinger, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in May were Bryan J. Conrad, 16, Syracuse; Jesus B. Islas, 35, Warsaw; Michael J. Chestnut, 53, Syracuse; and Valente Mancilla, 46, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April were Deana J. Pancake, 34, North Webster; Mark A. Stollar, 38, Warsaw; Belinda M. Curlin, 36, Mentone; Brant E. Nellans, 48, Mentone; Joel M. Woodling, 17, Warsaw; James D. Brooks, 29, Warsaw; Sergio Juarez, 20, Warsaw; Lydia R. Hand, 19, Warsaw; Matthew N. Mauk, 28, Warsaw; Denise A. Cartwright, 40, Pierceton;
Also Jeffery T. Short, 23, Burket; Paula J. Mason, 37, Winona Lake; Bryan E. Wolfe, 24, Larwill; Ashley M. Ward, 17, North Webster; Curban J. Privett, 21, Milford; Van D. Slater, 45, Warsaw; Scott A. Freds, 34, Warsaw; Andrew D. Kline, 17, Warsaw; Gregory A. Griepentrog, 38, Pierceton; Todd E. Winegardner, 34, Pierceton;
Also, Andi J. Stroup, 27, Warsaw; Pam S. Brandon, 33, Warsaw; Crystal L. Harmon, 16, Leesburg; Jeremy L. Railsback, 24, Warsaw; and Travis L. Carpenter, 25, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in March were Nicole L. Doty-McCauley, 18, North Manchester, and John Ciaccia, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June was Gerardo M. Castro, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Kerry J. Phillips, 29, Mentone.
Fined $7 in April were Joshua L. Newcum, 19, Leesburg, and David W. Teel, 37, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in March was Brian W. Shoemaker, 22, Pierceton.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in May was Maria Hernandez, 22, Warsaw.
Improper Taillights - Fined $7 in May was Anton E. Napier, 19, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in May was John E. Tarlton, 17, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in April were David L. Mikel, 53, Etna Green, and Jenna L. Gladieux, 23, North Webster.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in May was Jaime Diaz, 19, Winona Lake.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in April was Daryle A. Berger, 20, Syracuse.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in April were Teresa Cervantes, 27, Winona Lake; Marc C. Shea, 36, Warsaw; and J. Jesus Diaz-Santos, 63, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Michael A. Johnson, 28, Etna Green.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in April was Gene H. Denz, 21, Winona Lake.
Following Too Closely - Fined $7 in April was Dustin M. Gochenour, 17, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in May was Rita J. Estes, 53, Rochester.
Fined $7 in April were Caria S. Winegardner, 29, Warsaw, and Paul J. Tacker, 20, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in March was John S. Manning, 31, Syracuse.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $100 in each of two counts in April was Mary E. Fee, 30, Cromwell.
Disregarding A Flashing Red Signal - Fined $7 in April was Brian K. Delong, 21, North Manchester.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in April was Ricardo Pena, 25, Cromwell.
Failure To Stop For Train Signal - Fined $7 in March was Timothy S. Wallace, 47, Syracuse.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in February was Bernardo Velazquez, 20, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in January was Gerald W. Grider, 29, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in September was Salvador Silvestre, 33, Warsaw.
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 Troy L. Rogers, 16, Syracuse.
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in March was Jeremy K. Pippen, 28, Nappanee.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in March was Christopher L. Holloway, 18, Warsaw.
Failure To Possess Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $7 in July was Christopher D. Mills, 24, Cromwell.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in May were Margaret E. Clevenger, 42, Warsaw, and Robert W. de Somer, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in April was Ryan T. Weese, 18, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in April were Melissa M. Engle, 19, Silver Lake, and Leticia Perez, 24, Cromwell.
Judgment in April against Mary E. Fee, 30, Cromwell.
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) Mathew J. Hall, 19, Winona Lake; Wendi W. Small, 25, Winona Lake; Arlie W. Reffitt, 43, Silver Lake; Waunita M. Young, 55, Warsaw; Amanda R. Gould, 21, Bourbon; (March) Eric D. Backus, 21, Akron.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• United Farm Family, as subrogee of Jennifer Saggars, vs. Terry E. Osterhoudt, Shady Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,989.70 as paid to insured claimant, Saggars, after an Oct. 19, 1999, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• IMC Mortgage Co. vs. William and Amy Jenkins, South Franklin Street, Sidney, and Financial Services of Whitley County. Plaintiff seeks $55,138.30 due on 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.
• Providian National Bank vs. Brian E. Rich, EMS T13 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $9,295.56 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance Inc. vs. Jerry Lamb, South Franklin Street, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $98,979.18 due on 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.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Philip E. Brett, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks an order for Brett to cease violating the county zoning ordinance, to comply with an improvement location permit and to cease using real estate on East Armstrong Road as an automobile graveyard/junkyard. Plaintiff also seeks monetary penalties be assessed until compliance is made.
• Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Group vs. Holly Miller, Ind. 25W, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $11,803.65 as paid to insured claimant, Donald D. Irwin, after an April 20, 1999, auto accident involving Miller's horse. Plaintiff also seeks interest, costs incurred and court costs.
• Mercantile National Bank of Indiana vs. Johanna Kelsey, East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,466.98 due on agreement, plus interest, $1,100 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Auto Owners Insurance Co. vs. Regina Kay Stocklin, Goshen. Plaintiff seeks $8,493.77 for damage resulting from a May 8, 1999, auto accident involving a Fast Cab Courier vehicle. Plaintiff also seeks treble damages, $1,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. vs. Gregory S. and Jennifer Wiggs, West CR 200S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $4,808.41 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Cindy S. Cooper, North CR 175E, Warsaw, $5,248.13; Jennifer Ramirez, $8,622.70; Richard J. Harmon, $1,701.09; and Lisa M. Newsome, Argos, and Cornelius Newsome, Ind. 15N, Warsaw, $1,691.87.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Amy L. Menzie, EMS B6A Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $7,648.62 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• FSF Inc., Elkhart, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Mary A. Miller, North CR 175E, Warsaw, $4,047.57; Teresa L. George, Caleb Court, Warsaw, $5,684.39; Chad Goble, Boys City Drive, Winona Lake, and Karen A. Dove, Leesburg, $4,879.97.
• Vince J. Santolino vs. Mark Schwartz, North CR 950W, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 30, 1999, auto accident on U.S. 30.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. Paul Shuey, West Smith Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $499.41 due on account, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Smith
Timothy L. Smith, Sandra Lane, Winona Lake, and Roseann D. Smith, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake. They were married Oct. 31, 1982, and separated Aug. 31, 1990. 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
• American Investment Bank/NA, formerly known as Tranex Credit Corp., vs. Craig M. and Melissa A. Coyle. Plaintiff awarded $10,929.02 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Mike and Pamela Toth vs. Howard Johnson, doing business as Hoosier 500 Computers Inc.
• Jenna L. Ross, by and through her next friend and parent, Carrie Davis, vs. Warsaw Community High School.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Jay and Dawn McClain vs. Chem-Lube Corp. and Robert P. and Martha Wasson, individually and doing business as Chem-Lube Corp. Case dismissed only as the the Wassons individually.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Rosa E. Garcia Kindig.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Michael Sturgeon.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Mark A. and Linda L. Slone. Father awarded custody of one of couple's two minor children, with custody of the other awarded to Leora Stump. No child support ordered at this time. April 27.
• James A. and Kimberly D. Sweet. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $145 per week in child support. May 1.
• Betty Ann and Thomas Edward Buchan. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. May 9.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• James Anderson vs. Richard Dickerhoff, South Franklin Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for destruction of property and an injunction against Dickerhoff spraying herbicides on a common fence line, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• Associates Financial Services vs. Lloyd D. Bailey, West Finch Road, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $28,096.71 due on agreement, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• The parents of a 9-year-old boy, individually and as parents and legal guardians of the child, vs. Ballard Manns, South Bouse Drive, Silver Lake. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for compensatory and punitive damages for alleged sexual molestation of the boy that occurred between 1992 and August 1995. Plaintiffs also seek court costs. The names of the plaintiffs are not being published due to the nature of the allegations and the age of the victim.
• D-T Construction Services Inc. vs. Ron Whitaker, doing business as R&B Construction, East CR 500S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on contract, plus attorney fees.
• Paul R. Gilson vs. John Lamb, Brown Road, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $17,575 due on lease agreement and $935.83 for damages to premises, plus other damages as may be proven, $900 in attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Conway
Jennifer and Thomas Conway, East CR 600N, North Webster. They were married July 11, 1998, and separated March 11, 2000. There are no minor children.
Phillips
Rebecca E. Phillips, North Washington Street, Warsaw, and Rick Phillips, East CR 1200N, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 23, 1997, and separated Jan. 28, 2000. There are no minor children.
Raber
Douglas L. and Patricia A. Raber, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 18, 1993, and separated May 1, 2000. There are no minor children.
Richardson
Lee Ann and Bret Matthew Richardson, West CR 100S, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 9, 1988, and separated April 18, 2000. There are two minor children.
Sincroft
Susan K. Sincroft, North Orchard Drive, Warsaw, and William K. Sincroft, East Oldfield Drive, Leesburg. They were married Jan. 18, 1985, and separated May 29, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Cincinnati Insurance Co. vs. Keith A. White. Plaintiff awarded $4,003.94, plus court costs.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Benjamin F. England Jr. and First Federal Savings Bank of Rochester. Plaintiff awarded $81,258.95 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• CGU Insurance vs. Jason Stephenson. Plaintiff awarded $12,627.01 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Homeside Lending Inc., formerly known as BancBoston Mortgage Corp., vs. Delbert E. and Marsha J. Eikenberry and Check Protection Systems. Plaintiff awarded $64,349.13 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary Inc.vs. Michael Swartz. Plaintiff awarded $7,978.01 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Source One Mortgage Corp. vs. Carol A. and Dwayne S. Zon, et al. Plaintiff awarded $49,342.82 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.
• Creditmax Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: Shawn P. Conwell, $3,310.07; Grace E. and George E. Shepherd, $4,911.88; and Oshie T. Waddell Jr., $4,261.33.
• The estate of Joshua L.Hartline, by Sandy K. Kendall, special representative, and Sandy K. Kendall, individually, vs. Bruce Clark; Tim and Laura Shepherd; Rob Doyle; Larry Phillip Hartline; Michael Anderson, as special representative of the estate of John C.G. Johnson; and Randy Rose. Summary judgment granted against plaintiffs and in favor of defendants, the Shepherds and constitutes a final judgment.
Name Change
• The request of Paul D. and Pamela K. Lackey to change the name of Sebastian Blake Baker (of whom they are guardians) to Sebastian Blake Lackey is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Rebecca Rice vs. United Farm Family Mutual Insurance Co.
• Lydia and Dale Manns vs. Daniel L. Clay.
• Pamela Harrell vs. Warren Toepper.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Everett Daryl and Geneva Marshall. May 1.
• Celinda S. (former name Johnson restored) and Eugene D. Rothgeb. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $127 per week in child support. May 3.
• Jennifer Jo (former name Todd restored) and Gregory Steven Archer. May 5.
• Bryan and Kelly Davis. May 5.
• Justin and Lisa Renee Young. May 5.
• Todd W. Walls and Janie R. (former name Martinez restored). May 8.
• Christy and Chad Stover. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $200 per week in child support. May 9.
• Tom and Jeannette Fultz. May 9.
Other Action
• Wilma Wood vs. Don and Laura Bixel. The Hon. Robert Bowen is appointed special judge in this matter.
• Rosa Garcia Kindig vs. Saundra Hoagland Greeley. The Hon. James R. Heuer is appointed special judge in this matter.
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.
• Virginia Adair, 8140 S. Packerton Road, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $610. Debts: $32,324.
• Brandon Cooper, 3762 Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,518. Debts: $25,257.
• Robert Evanatz, 2554 Ind. 13N, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $17,878. Debts: $62,760.
• Anne Groniger, also known as Anne Nicodemus, 305 Ulrich Drive, Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $24,833. Debts: $28,526.
• Daniel Mithoefer, also known as Dan Mithoefer, doing business as Lordan Veal, also known as S&M Veal, 9107 Ind. 15S, Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $108,134. Debts: $146,039.
• Elizabeth Poe, 5 EMS B60A Lane, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $106,584. Debts: $118,524.
• Betty Wenger, 111 Fourth St., Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,000. Debts: $24,174.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Terry L. Pangburn, 38, East Market Street, Nappanee, and Dena M. Cook, 43, East Natti Crow Road, Syracuse.
• Mark W. Ganger, 37, and Leann P. Blake, 34, both of Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw.
• David Wayne Sleeth, 25, and Patricia Ann Teel, 25, both of Ind. 15S, Silver Lake.
• James R. Davis, 37, and Krystal Joan Richey, 26, both of South Country Club Road, Warsaw.
• Matthew W. Heiman, 38, and Kristen J. Howell, 33, both of West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw.
• John E. Tendziegloski, 48, and Glenda D. Prince, 41, both of South CR 400E, Warsaw.
• Kevin Lee Studabaker, 27, and Michelle Rene' Boyer, 29, both of EMS B61L Lane, Warsaw.
• Scott Martin Lauschke, 30, and Tamara Nicole Munson, 28, both of Bloomfield, Mich.
• Timothy Michael Slone, 25, North Fourth Of July Avenue, Syracuse, and Jamee Ann-Marie Whisman, 22, North Huntington Street, Syracuse.
• Aaron Jay Burkholder, 22, West CR 850N, Etna Green, and Loretta Mullet, 18, North CR 700W, Etna Green.
• Jason Lee Morris, 27, and Julie Anna Faucett, 31, both of East Northshore Drive, Syracuse.
• Roger Clinton Sloan Jr., 41, West CR 100S, Warsaw, and Lana Sue Clark, 40, Maple Grove Drive, Warsaw.
• David Joel McCall, 21, Chestnut Avenue, Winona Lake, and Keri Ellen Spurlock, 22, Robin Drive, Warsaw.
• Eric Lee Pinkerton, 20, and Tiffany Michelle Bartels, 18, both of North CR 300W, Milford.
• Timothy Richard Banes, 28, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and Deanna Lynn Caudill, 33, College Avenue, Winona Lake.
• Richard A. Martin, 53, and Carol L. Hoover, 38, both of West CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Curtis Thomas Meeks, 26, and Tuvara Lynn Walgamuth, 20, both of North Lake Street, Warsaw.
• Stephen Allen Moriarty, 23, Harvard Street, Mentone, and Jennifer Renae Day, 20, Ind. 19S, Akron.
• Bartolo Figueros Barrera, 39, and Rosalinda Camarena, 33, both of North Henry Street, Milford.
• Mark Allen Mayhew, 32, and Bernice Louise Jensen, 19, both of Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse.
• Lucien Elliott Behar, 32, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Brooke Michelle Hannah, 24, Administration Boulevard, Winona Lake.
• Jesse James Maze, 20, and Sabrina Sue Farmer, 24, both of East Washington Street, Pierceton.
• Clinton Lynn Judd, 22, Norcross, Ga., and Stacey Rochel Wilhite, 21, Fisher Avenue, Warsaw.
• John P. Francis, 25, and Shannon Michelle Danner, 27, both of North Webster.
• Paul M. Knight, 48, East CR 600N, Warsaw,and Kandi K. Hofmann, 37, Pine Street, Pierceton.
• Duane Eugene Wells, 28, and Michelle Justine Davis, 22, both of East Medusa Street, Syracuse.
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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $68 in June was Kale A. Elkins, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $58 in March was Mark A. Harness, 42, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in December was Cory E. Markstahler, 23, North Manchester.
Fined $27 in April were Raul Nocelotl, 21, Warsaw; Mary L. Shepherd, 53, Warsaw; Jian Q. Yao, 34, Warsaw; Juan A. Garcia, 19, Pierceton; Timothy D. Toeppe, 19, North Webster; Tammy S. Miller, 34, Warsaw; Stanley R. Lechlitner, 44, Milford; Maria Y. Compton, 24, Warsaw; Ted D. Harrell, 37, Warsaw; Max L. Miller, 58, Leesburg;
Also, Cheryl E. Miller, 37, North Webster; Melissa M. Engle, 19, Silver Lake; Cynthia A. Gymrek, 40, Warsaw; Jenell C. Hawley, 17, Warsaw; and Douglas L. Weaver, 18, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in March were Crystal C. Finney, 27, North Manchester; Rick D. Adams, 39, Claypool; and Adam B. Hall, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in February was Dustin I. Sieglinger, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in May were Bryan J. Conrad, 16, Syracuse; Jesus B. Islas, 35, Warsaw; Michael J. Chestnut, 53, Syracuse; and Valente Mancilla, 46, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April were Deana J. Pancake, 34, North Webster; Mark A. Stollar, 38, Warsaw; Belinda M. Curlin, 36, Mentone; Brant E. Nellans, 48, Mentone; Joel M. Woodling, 17, Warsaw; James D. Brooks, 29, Warsaw; Sergio Juarez, 20, Warsaw; Lydia R. Hand, 19, Warsaw; Matthew N. Mauk, 28, Warsaw; Denise A. Cartwright, 40, Pierceton;
Also Jeffery T. Short, 23, Burket; Paula J. Mason, 37, Winona Lake; Bryan E. Wolfe, 24, Larwill; Ashley M. Ward, 17, North Webster; Curban J. Privett, 21, Milford; Van D. Slater, 45, Warsaw; Scott A. Freds, 34, Warsaw; Andrew D. Kline, 17, Warsaw; Gregory A. Griepentrog, 38, Pierceton; Todd E. Winegardner, 34, Pierceton;
Also, Andi J. Stroup, 27, Warsaw; Pam S. Brandon, 33, Warsaw; Crystal L. Harmon, 16, Leesburg; Jeremy L. Railsback, 24, Warsaw; and Travis L. Carpenter, 25, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in March were Nicole L. Doty-McCauley, 18, North Manchester, and John Ciaccia, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June was Gerardo M. Castro, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Kerry J. Phillips, 29, Mentone.
Fined $7 in April were Joshua L. Newcum, 19, Leesburg, and David W. Teel, 37, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in March was Brian W. Shoemaker, 22, Pierceton.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in May was Maria Hernandez, 22, Warsaw.
Improper Taillights - Fined $7 in May was Anton E. Napier, 19, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in May was John E. Tarlton, 17, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in April were David L. Mikel, 53, Etna Green, and Jenna L. Gladieux, 23, North Webster.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in May was Jaime Diaz, 19, Winona Lake.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in April was Daryle A. Berger, 20, Syracuse.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in April were Teresa Cervantes, 27, Winona Lake; Marc C. Shea, 36, Warsaw; and J. Jesus Diaz-Santos, 63, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Michael A. Johnson, 28, Etna Green.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in April was Gene H. Denz, 21, Winona Lake.
Following Too Closely - Fined $7 in April was Dustin M. Gochenour, 17, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in May was Rita J. Estes, 53, Rochester.
Fined $7 in April were Caria S. Winegardner, 29, Warsaw, and Paul J. Tacker, 20, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in March was John S. Manning, 31, Syracuse.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $100 in each of two counts in April was Mary E. Fee, 30, Cromwell.
Disregarding A Flashing Red Signal - Fined $7 in April was Brian K. Delong, 21, North Manchester.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in April was Ricardo Pena, 25, Cromwell.
Failure To Stop For Train Signal - Fined $7 in March was Timothy S. Wallace, 47, Syracuse.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in February was Bernardo Velazquez, 20, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in January was Gerald W. Grider, 29, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in September was Salvador Silvestre, 33, Warsaw.
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 Troy L. Rogers, 16, Syracuse.
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in March was Jeremy K. Pippen, 28, Nappanee.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in March was Christopher L. Holloway, 18, Warsaw.
Failure To Possess Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $7 in July was Christopher D. Mills, 24, Cromwell.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in May were Margaret E. Clevenger, 42, Warsaw, and Robert W. de Somer, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in April was Ryan T. Weese, 18, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in April were Melissa M. Engle, 19, Silver Lake, and Leticia Perez, 24, Cromwell.
Judgment in April against Mary E. Fee, 30, Cromwell.
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) Mathew J. Hall, 19, Winona Lake; Wendi W. Small, 25, Winona Lake; Arlie W. Reffitt, 43, Silver Lake; Waunita M. Young, 55, Warsaw; Amanda R. Gould, 21, Bourbon; (March) Eric D. Backus, 21, Akron.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• United Farm Family, as subrogee of Jennifer Saggars, vs. Terry E. Osterhoudt, Shady Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,989.70 as paid to insured claimant, Saggars, after an Oct. 19, 1999, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• IMC Mortgage Co. vs. William and Amy Jenkins, South Franklin Street, Sidney, and Financial Services of Whitley County. Plaintiff seeks $55,138.30 due on 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.
• Providian National Bank vs. Brian E. Rich, EMS T13 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $9,295.56 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance Inc. vs. Jerry Lamb, South Franklin Street, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $98,979.18 due on 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.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Philip E. Brett, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks an order for Brett to cease violating the county zoning ordinance, to comply with an improvement location permit and to cease using real estate on East Armstrong Road as an automobile graveyard/junkyard. Plaintiff also seeks monetary penalties be assessed until compliance is made.
• Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Group vs. Holly Miller, Ind. 25W, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $11,803.65 as paid to insured claimant, Donald D. Irwin, after an April 20, 1999, auto accident involving Miller's horse. Plaintiff also seeks interest, costs incurred and court costs.
• Mercantile National Bank of Indiana vs. Johanna Kelsey, East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,466.98 due on agreement, plus interest, $1,100 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Auto Owners Insurance Co. vs. Regina Kay Stocklin, Goshen. Plaintiff seeks $8,493.77 for damage resulting from a May 8, 1999, auto accident involving a Fast Cab Courier vehicle. Plaintiff also seeks treble damages, $1,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. vs. Gregory S. and Jennifer Wiggs, West CR 200S, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $4,808.41 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Cindy S. Cooper, North CR 175E, Warsaw, $5,248.13; Jennifer Ramirez, $8,622.70; Richard J. Harmon, $1,701.09; and Lisa M. Newsome, Argos, and Cornelius Newsome, Ind. 15N, Warsaw, $1,691.87.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Amy L. Menzie, EMS B6A Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $7,648.62 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• FSF Inc., Elkhart, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Mary A. Miller, North CR 175E, Warsaw, $4,047.57; Teresa L. George, Caleb Court, Warsaw, $5,684.39; Chad Goble, Boys City Drive, Winona Lake, and Karen A. Dove, Leesburg, $4,879.97.
• Vince J. Santolino vs. Mark Schwartz, North CR 950W, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 30, 1999, auto accident on U.S. 30.
• Rockhill, Pinnick, Pequignot, Helm, Landis & Rigdon vs. Paul Shuey, West Smith Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $499.41 due on account, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Smith
Timothy L. Smith, Sandra Lane, Winona Lake, and Roseann D. Smith, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake. They were married Oct. 31, 1982, and separated Aug. 31, 1990. 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
• American Investment Bank/NA, formerly known as Tranex Credit Corp., vs. Craig M. and Melissa A. Coyle. Plaintiff awarded $10,929.02 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Mike and Pamela Toth vs. Howard Johnson, doing business as Hoosier 500 Computers Inc.
• Jenna L. Ross, by and through her next friend and parent, Carrie Davis, vs. Warsaw Community High School.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Jay and Dawn McClain vs. Chem-Lube Corp. and Robert P. and Martha Wasson, individually and doing business as Chem-Lube Corp. Case dismissed only as the the Wassons individually.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Rosa E. Garcia Kindig.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. Michael Sturgeon.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Mark A. and Linda L. Slone. Father awarded custody of one of couple's two minor children, with custody of the other awarded to Leora Stump. No child support ordered at this time. April 27.
• James A. and Kimberly D. Sweet. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $145 per week in child support. May 1.
• Betty Ann and Thomas Edward Buchan. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. May 9.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• James Anderson vs. Richard Dickerhoff, South Franklin Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for destruction of property and an injunction against Dickerhoff spraying herbicides on a common fence line, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• Associates Financial Services vs. Lloyd D. Bailey, West Finch Road, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $28,096.71 due on agreement, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• The parents of a 9-year-old boy, individually and as parents and legal guardians of the child, vs. Ballard Manns, South Bouse Drive, Silver Lake. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts for compensatory and punitive damages for alleged sexual molestation of the boy that occurred between 1992 and August 1995. Plaintiffs also seek court costs. The names of the plaintiffs are not being published due to the nature of the allegations and the age of the victim.
• D-T Construction Services Inc. vs. Ron Whitaker, doing business as R&B Construction, East CR 500S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on contract, plus attorney fees.
• Paul R. Gilson vs. John Lamb, Brown Road, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $17,575 due on lease agreement and $935.83 for damages to premises, plus other damages as may be proven, $900 in attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Conway
Jennifer and Thomas Conway, East CR 600N, North Webster. They were married July 11, 1998, and separated March 11, 2000. There are no minor children.
Phillips
Rebecca E. Phillips, North Washington Street, Warsaw, and Rick Phillips, East CR 1200N, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 23, 1997, and separated Jan. 28, 2000. There are no minor children.
Raber
Douglas L. and Patricia A. Raber, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 18, 1993, and separated May 1, 2000. There are no minor children.
Richardson
Lee Ann and Bret Matthew Richardson, West CR 100S, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 9, 1988, and separated April 18, 2000. There are two minor children.
Sincroft
Susan K. Sincroft, North Orchard Drive, Warsaw, and William K. Sincroft, East Oldfield Drive, Leesburg. They were married Jan. 18, 1985, and separated May 29, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Cincinnati Insurance Co. vs. Keith A. White. Plaintiff awarded $4,003.94, plus court costs.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Benjamin F. England Jr. and First Federal Savings Bank of Rochester. Plaintiff awarded $81,258.95 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• CGU Insurance vs. Jason Stephenson. Plaintiff awarded $12,627.01 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Homeside Lending Inc., formerly known as BancBoston Mortgage Corp., vs. Delbert E. and Marsha J. Eikenberry and Check Protection Systems. Plaintiff awarded $64,349.13 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary Inc.vs. Michael Swartz. Plaintiff awarded $7,978.01 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Source One Mortgage Corp. vs. Carol A. and Dwayne S. Zon, et al. Plaintiff awarded $49,342.82 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.
• Creditmax Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: Shawn P. Conwell, $3,310.07; Grace E. and George E. Shepherd, $4,911.88; and Oshie T. Waddell Jr., $4,261.33.
• The estate of Joshua L.Hartline, by Sandy K. Kendall, special representative, and Sandy K. Kendall, individually, vs. Bruce Clark; Tim and Laura Shepherd; Rob Doyle; Larry Phillip Hartline; Michael Anderson, as special representative of the estate of John C.G. Johnson; and Randy Rose. Summary judgment granted against plaintiffs and in favor of defendants, the Shepherds and constitutes a final judgment.
Name Change
• The request of Paul D. and Pamela K. Lackey to change the name of Sebastian Blake Baker (of whom they are guardians) to Sebastian Blake Lackey is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Rebecca Rice vs. United Farm Family Mutual Insurance Co.
• Lydia and Dale Manns vs. Daniel L. Clay.
• Pamela Harrell vs. Warren Toepper.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Everett Daryl and Geneva Marshall. May 1.
• Celinda S. (former name Johnson restored) and Eugene D. Rothgeb. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $127 per week in child support. May 3.
• Jennifer Jo (former name Todd restored) and Gregory Steven Archer. May 5.
• Bryan and Kelly Davis. May 5.
• Justin and Lisa Renee Young. May 5.
• Todd W. Walls and Janie R. (former name Martinez restored). May 8.
• Christy and Chad Stover. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $200 per week in child support. May 9.
• Tom and Jeannette Fultz. May 9.
Other Action
• Wilma Wood vs. Don and Laura Bixel. The Hon. Robert Bowen is appointed special judge in this matter.
• Rosa Garcia Kindig vs. Saundra Hoagland Greeley. The Hon. James R. Heuer is appointed special judge in this matter.
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.
• Virginia Adair, 8140 S. Packerton Road, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $610. Debts: $32,324.
• Brandon Cooper, 3762 Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,518. Debts: $25,257.
• Robert Evanatz, 2554 Ind. 13N, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $17,878. Debts: $62,760.
• Anne Groniger, also known as Anne Nicodemus, 305 Ulrich Drive, Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $24,833. Debts: $28,526.
• Daniel Mithoefer, also known as Dan Mithoefer, doing business as Lordan Veal, also known as S&M Veal, 9107 Ind. 15S, Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $108,134. Debts: $146,039.
• Elizabeth Poe, 5 EMS B60A Lane, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $106,584. Debts: $118,524.
• Betty Wenger, 111 Fourth St., Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,000. Debts: $24,174.
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