Times-Union Court News 06-06-2000
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:
• Tracey Ryan Brandenburg, 22, Hammontree Road, Larwill, and Rachel Jane Brown, 22, East CR 750S, South Whitley.
• Stephen Edward Cartwright, 20, North Huntington Street, Syracuse, and Dawn Rivera, 24, U.S. 30E, Warsaw.
• Erasmo Leyva Jr., 21, and Andrea Marie Gagnon, 18, both of Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw.
• Kevin Allen Price, 22, East CR 1100N, Milford, and Lori Ellen Tuttle, 22, Rochester Hills, Mich.
• Ralph Gordon Mustain, 21, and Cammi Lynn Hopper, 21, both of West Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• James M. Mench, 46, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse, and Yong H. Harbes, 50, East LaPoint Drive, Milford.
• Bradley Joe Swope, 20, North CR 900E, North Webster, and Jaclyn Nicholl Craver, 21, EMS B13 Lane, Pierceton.
• Michael L. McDowell, 34, and Mary Michelle Harrell, 21, both of North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Jason Michael Hamilton, 20, and Kansas Renee Combs, 19, both of East Ryerson Road, Pierceton.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Wawasee Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Carla L. Arthur, $282.61; Eddie and Amy Abbott, $159.44; David R. and Charlotte Brace, $159.82; Pete and Laura Castro, $80.26; Mary and Ruben Espinoza, judgment; Robert and Leahann Forney, judgment; James T. Harshani, $62.72; Valerie Huffenberger, $99.18; Lisa Kern, $60.55; David and Annbel McPheeters, $380.38; Christine Gibson, $173.70; Misty Rogers, $133.70; and Daniel Witham, $46.35.
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Services vs. Dawn Berger. Plaintiff awarded $188.15.
• Vicki Addison vs. Courtney Brooks. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Collier's Commercial Services vs. Lisa Cochrane. Plaintiff awarded $576.53.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David J. and Misty Jackson, $578.56; Michael A. Ebbinghouse, $2,906.85; April L. and Saan Fudge, $357.48; Sandra Lee Mahan, $2,954.02; Diane Hatch $430.43; Shayne Lenfestey, $241.45; Susanne Wahlig Burkett, $1,607.45; Jill Booth, $478.97; Jewell Mullins, $703.08; Norman W. Moore, $280.72;
Also, Donald T. and Jennifer J. Stewart, $924.70; Elaine M. Mast, $574.83; Michael Allen Meade, $2,941.18; Tara Kiernan, $216.40; Sabrina Farmer, $200.55; Shannon L. Scott, $220.73; Maribel Alvarado, $1,167.36; Patty Craft, $264.05; Collene A. Crum, $908.59; and Kathy Kollat, $598.89.
• Mikolaj Woronko vs. Pamela C. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Glen Ruch vs. Paul Alderman and Tricia Baesler. Plaintiff awarded $1,300.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Eleuterio Moyotl, $285, and Dawn Rivera, $855.
• Professional Account Services vs. Dominique Butler. Plaintiff awarded $721.53.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Francisca Moreno, $222, and John Bullington, $216.
• Fahl Manufactured Homes Inc. vs. Joe Lamb. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Jamison C. Tanner. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Jim and Barb Teel vs. Leiter Roofing. Plaintiffs awarded $2,267.
• United Recovery Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dawn Morton, $543.47; Joshua S. Foreman, $611.67; Gene Denz, $415; Kevin Craig, $787.59; Larry J. and Rhonda Patrick, $811.84; and Jeff S. Mayo, $1,393.41.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ann Bays, $100.15; Eugenia Case, $640.43; Jeffrey M. and Marcia A. Gurd, $300.57; Charles W. Adams, $396.24; Tim and Kathy Garris, $1,854.14; Steven and Tammy Rockey, $160.93; Morgan and Melissa Rodey, $536.35; and Jerry and Amber S. Whetstone, $460.96.
• Nancy C. Olivares vs. Rory A. Pascale and Karah L. Nash. Plaintiff awarded $1,405.37.
• Margaret L. Thomas vs. Specialty Mortgage and Rhonda Barr. Plaintiff awarded return of storage shed and contents.
• Larko Communications Inc. vs. Warsaw Jewelry Design Co. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• William Shively Jr. vs. Patricia Yoder. Plaintiff awarded $261.30.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Jeffery and Tina Prater. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• American Agrisurance Inc. vs. Velma Pinkerton. Plaintiff awarded $1,013.
• Gipper Development Co., LLC, vs. Michael G. Crouse. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Glen Ruch vs. Lori Ann Walters. Plaintiff awarded $1,545.
• James Brake Sr. and James Brake Jr. vs. April L. Howard. Plaintiff awarded $2,489.71.
• Bryon J. Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Luann Lugo, $320.30; Richard L. Davis, $278.72; Keith R. Hurley, $911.41; Robert Jones, $810; and Julie Blankenship, $467.59.
• Snow & Sauerteig awarded the judgments noted against the following people: William Baldridge, $2,804.89; Timothy and Donna Wallace, $2,281.25; Charles and Roxanne K. Burgess, $1,277.79; Nancy C. Gatewood, $347.86; Gary and Tammy Rothenberger, $1,289.26; Jennifer C. Buhrt, $419.95; Frank and Susan Spry, $1,080.16; Brian K. Thompson, $867.55; Larry D. Weaver Jr., $250.43; Gaynor R. Worden, $235.82;
Also, Michael J. Sleighter, $1,085.63; Randy Rogers, $687.23; Ron and Tracy Landis, $490.22; and Pamela K. Myers, $118.71.
• Steven and Sandra Miner vs. James Brent and Geneva Breece. Plaintiffs awarded $3,000.
• NIPSCO vs. Dawn M. Stephens. Plaintiff awarded $272.11.
• Paradise Audio & Musical awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dawn K. Swick, $383, and Billy Griggs, $937.25.
• Reed & Earhart awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Stacy M. Orr, $644.01; Connie Marie Powell, $400.58; Robin Brown, $306.59; and Michael J. and Robin J. Brown, $475.76.
• New Moves Health Systems Inc. vs. Mamie Charles. Plaintiff awarded $855.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Katherine S. Stanley, $2,169.63; Terry Erhart, $244.20; and Christina J. Hyden, $696.80.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. vs. Kenneth Burnworth. Plaintiff awarded $356.23.
• Lisa Bahney vs. Kenny Williamson. Plaintiff awarded $165.
• Ladonna and Harold Agler vs. Steve and Rhonda Whiteman. Plaintiffs awarded $1,251.55.
• Meck's Whispering Pines Inc. vs. Stacy Fuller. Plaintiff awarded $1,115.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Roberto Aguilar. Plaintiff awarded $475.
• Warsaw Parks, LLC, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Leyon and Jenelle M. Gilliam, $880, and Douglas D. and Electra Clingerman, $794.
• William Stath vs. Nicholas Shelton. Plaintiff awarded $655.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was James Rowe, Pierceton.
Fined $24.50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was June Arnold, Warsaw.
Fined $190 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Victor Rhamey, Mentone.
Fined $170 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Charles Baker, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Reckless Driving - Fined $5 in April was Lukas Young, Syracuse.
Violation Of A Restricted License - Fined $25 in April was Richard Stengel, Pierceton.
Driving Without A License - Fined $74.50 in October was Roger Rucha, Milford.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in April were Carrisa Walton, Syracuse; Gordon Green, Cromwell; Christian Laburnski, Warsaw; Shannon Troup, North Webster; Brannon Wilson, Syracuse; and Joseph Criswell, Milford.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in April was Dewayne Lawson, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in April were Alan Jackson, North Webster, and Brett Carpenter, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in January was Alice Anglin, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $50 in March was Ray Wright, Warsaw. (two counts).
Fined $50 in November was Jason Stabler, Warsaw.
Check Deception - Fined $25 in February and sentenced to one year in jail was Dawn Shafer, Warsaw (two counts).
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in May were Richard W. Kidd, 19, Syracuse; Matthew Ryman, 16, Claypool; Desiree N. Hall, 17, Warsaw; Dwight R.Kohler, 24, Warsaw; and Chad E. Botts, 22, North Webster.
Fined $27 in April was Jennifer L. Hicks, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in May were Kevin A. Marose, 39, Warsaw; Rachel A. Berkey, 18, Warsaw; and Tasha N. Sahagun, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April were Kevin N. Stewart, 46, Warsaw; and Joseph H. Garcia, 29, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in December was Scott A. Snyder, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Estil K. Slone, 29, Claypool.
Failure To Yield To Emergency Vehicle - Fined $7 in May was Robert E. Miotto, 24, Warsaw.
Motorcycle Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in May was Kirk A. Edwards, 20, Leesburg.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in May was Michael J. Locke, 45, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Darren J. Heinzman, 18, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in February was Nancy J. Hickman, 65, Milford.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $7 in April was Jamie E. Elijah, 23, North Webster.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in May were Bryan L. Keller, 18, Etna Green, and Catherine L. Poliquin, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in April was Terry A. Hyde, 32, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Battery - (April) Sterling Templeton, Warsaw; (September) Sterling Templeton, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - (April) Sterling Templeton, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop - (April) Seth Brennaman, Larwill.
Possession Of Marijuana - (March) Charles Losee, Syracuse; (October) Russell Stidams, Syracuse.
Failure To Appear - (March) Enrique Marrufo, Warsaw.
Battery - (February) Dorthea Himes, Winona Lake.
Check Deception - (February) Gumesinda Salinas, Warsaw; (December) Matthew Manuel, Pierceton and Winona Lake (six counts); (November) Matt Manuel, Winona Lake; Wilma Martin, Warsaw.
Driving While Intoxicated - (January) Alice Anglin, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - (November) Mark Alspaugh, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop After A Property Damage Accident - (June 1999) Peter Mayer, Warsaw.
Deferral
The following person entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (May) Lamar D. Mullet, 31, Etna Green.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Chuck and Teresa Lisenbee, Golf Heights Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) $73,262.27 due on promissory note, plus interest, $3,600 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment and (2) $71,623.30 due on promissory note, plus interest, $3,600 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank vs. Mark Haywood, EMS W23C Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $6,250.07 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Edwards
Della Jane Edwards, North Seventh Street, Pierceton, and Chesley Monroe Edwards III, North Maple Way, Leesburg. They were married Feb. 20, 1999, and separated May 19, 2000. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Traci L. Norman and Wendy Stahl. Plaintiff awarded $4,209.45 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Lake City Bank vs. Edward D. Dorn. Plaintiff awarded $5,189.55 by default, plus court costs and possession of vehicle.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Charles Lewallen. Plaintiff awarded $2,859.06 by default.
• Beneficial Indiana vs. Melissa Marshall, also known as Melissa K. Yohe. Plaintiff awarded $1,946.72 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Shane and Nanci Hanna vs. Paul Davis Systems Inc.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Laura D. and Brent D. Byers. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $106 per week in child support. May 9.
• Julio Reyes and Celestina (former name Ramirez restored). Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. May 24.
• Janet S. and Gary W. Alberson. May 25.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Charles F. and Phyllis Ann Jones and David L. and Cara S. Roby vs. Elizabeth R. Plew, as personal representative of the estate of Arleen B. Miner, West Woodlawn Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a March 19, 2000, auto accident on Ind. 15, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Key Corporate Capital Inc. vs. Amanda Nine, East May Street, Leesburg, and Jeaneen K. Rice, Bristol. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate in the second addition to Whitville in Leesburg.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bradley
Frank and Estella C. Bradley, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 7, 1991, and separated May 19, 2000. There are no minor children.
Brown
Melani K. Brown, North Sandpoint Drive, Cromwell, and Gerald S. Brown, Cromwell. They were married Oct. 3, 1998, and separated April 18, 2000. There are no minor children.
Conley
Bobbie Jo and Jerry Conley, South Peru Road, Silver Lake. They were married Oct, 18, 1980, and separated May 8, 2000. There is one minor child.
Northrup
Pamela M. and George R. Northrup, East Burkhart Drive, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 7, 1991, and separated April 15, 2000. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Terry Smith vs. Helen J. Johansen. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question in Enchanted Hills.
• Terry Smith vs. Lawrence Garland. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question in Enchanted Hills.
• William L. Hoene vs. Jerry and Laurie Ann Britt. Plaintiff awarded $14,818.29 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.
• First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. vs. Melvin Jr. and Yvonne Adams and Sears Roebuck & Co. Plaintiff awarded $42,629.60 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.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Jeffrey Scott Gaff and American General Finance Inc. Plaintiff awarded $67,292.26 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.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Dennis Polk Equipment vs. Daniel M. Zander.
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Rose and Raymond McComas vs. Phil and Tim Campbell and Campbell Enterprises Inc., doing business as Milford Stop-N-Go.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Christine L. and William E. Gibson. May 24.
• Rosario L. (former name Islas restored) and Wayne Arnett. May 25.
• Raymond and Kathy Conrad. May 25.
• Carol and Andrew Rittershouse. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $109 per week in child support. May 26.
• David L. and Kris D. Carnes. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $75 per week in child support. May 26.
• Joseph E. Williams and Christy A. (former name Porter restored). May 26.
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.
• Christine Atchison, also known as Christine Burchett, 1027 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $450. Debts: $51,005.
• Paul II and Robin Green, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,826. Debts: $17,255.
• Bruce Sr. and Jennifer Parks, 2221 Boosewood Drive, Rochester. Chapter 13. Assets: $82,750. Debts: $91,824.
• Alanna Young, 2003 Meadows Mobile Home Park, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $22,402. Debts: $59,725.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Tracey Ryan Brandenburg, 22, Hammontree Road, Larwill, and Rachel Jane Brown, 22, East CR 750S, South Whitley.
• Stephen Edward Cartwright, 20, North Huntington Street, Syracuse, and Dawn Rivera, 24, U.S. 30E, Warsaw.
• Erasmo Leyva Jr., 21, and Andrea Marie Gagnon, 18, both of Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw.
• Kevin Allen Price, 22, East CR 1100N, Milford, and Lori Ellen Tuttle, 22, Rochester Hills, Mich.
• Ralph Gordon Mustain, 21, and Cammi Lynn Hopper, 21, both of West Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• James M. Mench, 46, South Harkless Drive, Syracuse, and Yong H. Harbes, 50, East LaPoint Drive, Milford.
• Bradley Joe Swope, 20, North CR 900E, North Webster, and Jaclyn Nicholl Craver, 21, EMS B13 Lane, Pierceton.
• Michael L. McDowell, 34, and Mary Michelle Harrell, 21, both of North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Jason Michael Hamilton, 20, and Kansas Renee Combs, 19, both of East Ryerson Road, Pierceton.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Wawasee Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Carla L. Arthur, $282.61; Eddie and Amy Abbott, $159.44; David R. and Charlotte Brace, $159.82; Pete and Laura Castro, $80.26; Mary and Ruben Espinoza, judgment; Robert and Leahann Forney, judgment; James T. Harshani, $62.72; Valerie Huffenberger, $99.18; Lisa Kern, $60.55; David and Annbel McPheeters, $380.38; Christine Gibson, $173.70; Misty Rogers, $133.70; and Daniel Witham, $46.35.
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Services vs. Dawn Berger. Plaintiff awarded $188.15.
• Vicki Addison vs. Courtney Brooks. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Collier's Commercial Services vs. Lisa Cochrane. Plaintiff awarded $576.53.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: David J. and Misty Jackson, $578.56; Michael A. Ebbinghouse, $2,906.85; April L. and Saan Fudge, $357.48; Sandra Lee Mahan, $2,954.02; Diane Hatch $430.43; Shayne Lenfestey, $241.45; Susanne Wahlig Burkett, $1,607.45; Jill Booth, $478.97; Jewell Mullins, $703.08; Norman W. Moore, $280.72;
Also, Donald T. and Jennifer J. Stewart, $924.70; Elaine M. Mast, $574.83; Michael Allen Meade, $2,941.18; Tara Kiernan, $216.40; Sabrina Farmer, $200.55; Shannon L. Scott, $220.73; Maribel Alvarado, $1,167.36; Patty Craft, $264.05; Collene A. Crum, $908.59; and Kathy Kollat, $598.89.
• Mikolaj Woronko vs. Pamela C. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Glen Ruch vs. Paul Alderman and Tricia Baesler. Plaintiff awarded $1,300.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Eleuterio Moyotl, $285, and Dawn Rivera, $855.
• Professional Account Services vs. Dominique Butler. Plaintiff awarded $721.53.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Francisca Moreno, $222, and John Bullington, $216.
• Fahl Manufactured Homes Inc. vs. Joe Lamb. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Jamison C. Tanner. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Jim and Barb Teel vs. Leiter Roofing. Plaintiffs awarded $2,267.
• United Recovery Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dawn Morton, $543.47; Joshua S. Foreman, $611.67; Gene Denz, $415; Kevin Craig, $787.59; Larry J. and Rhonda Patrick, $811.84; and Jeff S. Mayo, $1,393.41.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ann Bays, $100.15; Eugenia Case, $640.43; Jeffrey M. and Marcia A. Gurd, $300.57; Charles W. Adams, $396.24; Tim and Kathy Garris, $1,854.14; Steven and Tammy Rockey, $160.93; Morgan and Melissa Rodey, $536.35; and Jerry and Amber S. Whetstone, $460.96.
• Nancy C. Olivares vs. Rory A. Pascale and Karah L. Nash. Plaintiff awarded $1,405.37.
• Margaret L. Thomas vs. Specialty Mortgage and Rhonda Barr. Plaintiff awarded return of storage shed and contents.
• Larko Communications Inc. vs. Warsaw Jewelry Design Co. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• William Shively Jr. vs. Patricia Yoder. Plaintiff awarded $261.30.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Jeffery and Tina Prater. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• American Agrisurance Inc. vs. Velma Pinkerton. Plaintiff awarded $1,013.
• Gipper Development Co., LLC, vs. Michael G. Crouse. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Glen Ruch vs. Lori Ann Walters. Plaintiff awarded $1,545.
• James Brake Sr. and James Brake Jr. vs. April L. Howard. Plaintiff awarded $2,489.71.
• Bryon J. Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Luann Lugo, $320.30; Richard L. Davis, $278.72; Keith R. Hurley, $911.41; Robert Jones, $810; and Julie Blankenship, $467.59.
• Snow & Sauerteig awarded the judgments noted against the following people: William Baldridge, $2,804.89; Timothy and Donna Wallace, $2,281.25; Charles and Roxanne K. Burgess, $1,277.79; Nancy C. Gatewood, $347.86; Gary and Tammy Rothenberger, $1,289.26; Jennifer C. Buhrt, $419.95; Frank and Susan Spry, $1,080.16; Brian K. Thompson, $867.55; Larry D. Weaver Jr., $250.43; Gaynor R. Worden, $235.82;
Also, Michael J. Sleighter, $1,085.63; Randy Rogers, $687.23; Ron and Tracy Landis, $490.22; and Pamela K. Myers, $118.71.
• Steven and Sandra Miner vs. James Brent and Geneva Breece. Plaintiffs awarded $3,000.
• NIPSCO vs. Dawn M. Stephens. Plaintiff awarded $272.11.
• Paradise Audio & Musical awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dawn K. Swick, $383, and Billy Griggs, $937.25.
• Reed & Earhart awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Stacy M. Orr, $644.01; Connie Marie Powell, $400.58; Robin Brown, $306.59; and Michael J. and Robin J. Brown, $475.76.
• New Moves Health Systems Inc. vs. Mamie Charles. Plaintiff awarded $855.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Katherine S. Stanley, $2,169.63; Terry Erhart, $244.20; and Christina J. Hyden, $696.80.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. vs. Kenneth Burnworth. Plaintiff awarded $356.23.
• Lisa Bahney vs. Kenny Williamson. Plaintiff awarded $165.
• Ladonna and Harold Agler vs. Steve and Rhonda Whiteman. Plaintiffs awarded $1,251.55.
• Meck's Whispering Pines Inc. vs. Stacy Fuller. Plaintiff awarded $1,115.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Roberto Aguilar. Plaintiff awarded $475.
• Warsaw Parks, LLC, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Leyon and Jenelle M. Gilliam, $880, and Douglas D. and Electra Clingerman, $794.
• William Stath vs. Nicholas Shelton. Plaintiff awarded $655.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was James Rowe, Pierceton.
Fined $24.50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was June Arnold, Warsaw.
Fined $190 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Victor Rhamey, Mentone.
Fined $170 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Charles Baker, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Reckless Driving - Fined $5 in April was Lukas Young, Syracuse.
Violation Of A Restricted License - Fined $25 in April was Richard Stengel, Pierceton.
Driving Without A License - Fined $74.50 in October was Roger Rucha, Milford.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in April were Carrisa Walton, Syracuse; Gordon Green, Cromwell; Christian Laburnski, Warsaw; Shannon Troup, North Webster; Brannon Wilson, Syracuse; and Joseph Criswell, Milford.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in April was Dewayne Lawson, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in April were Alan Jackson, North Webster, and Brett Carpenter, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in January was Alice Anglin, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $50 in March was Ray Wright, Warsaw. (two counts).
Fined $50 in November was Jason Stabler, Warsaw.
Check Deception - Fined $25 in February and sentenced to one year in jail was Dawn Shafer, Warsaw (two counts).
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in May were Richard W. Kidd, 19, Syracuse; Matthew Ryman, 16, Claypool; Desiree N. Hall, 17, Warsaw; Dwight R.Kohler, 24, Warsaw; and Chad E. Botts, 22, North Webster.
Fined $27 in April was Jennifer L. Hicks, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in May were Kevin A. Marose, 39, Warsaw; Rachel A. Berkey, 18, Warsaw; and Tasha N. Sahagun, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April were Kevin N. Stewart, 46, Warsaw; and Joseph H. Garcia, 29, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in December was Scott A. Snyder, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Estil K. Slone, 29, Claypool.
Failure To Yield To Emergency Vehicle - Fined $7 in May was Robert E. Miotto, 24, Warsaw.
Motorcycle Learner Permit Violation - Fined $7 in May was Kirk A. Edwards, 20, Leesburg.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in May was Michael J. Locke, 45, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Darren J. Heinzman, 18, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in February was Nancy J. Hickman, 65, Milford.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $7 in April was Jamie E. Elijah, 23, North Webster.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in May were Bryan L. Keller, 18, Etna Green, and Catherine L. Poliquin, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in April was Terry A. Hyde, 32, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Battery - (April) Sterling Templeton, Warsaw; (September) Sterling Templeton, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - (April) Sterling Templeton, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop - (April) Seth Brennaman, Larwill.
Possession Of Marijuana - (March) Charles Losee, Syracuse; (October) Russell Stidams, Syracuse.
Failure To Appear - (March) Enrique Marrufo, Warsaw.
Battery - (February) Dorthea Himes, Winona Lake.
Check Deception - (February) Gumesinda Salinas, Warsaw; (December) Matthew Manuel, Pierceton and Winona Lake (six counts); (November) Matt Manuel, Winona Lake; Wilma Martin, Warsaw.
Driving While Intoxicated - (January) Alice Anglin, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - (November) Mark Alspaugh, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop After A Property Damage Accident - (June 1999) Peter Mayer, Warsaw.
Deferral
The following person entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (May) Lamar D. Mullet, 31, Etna Green.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Chuck and Teresa Lisenbee, Golf Heights Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) $73,262.27 due on promissory note, plus interest, $3,600 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment and (2) $71,623.30 due on promissory note, plus interest, $3,600 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Bank vs. Mark Haywood, EMS W23C Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $6,250.07 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
Edwards
Della Jane Edwards, North Seventh Street, Pierceton, and Chesley Monroe Edwards III, North Maple Way, Leesburg. They were married Feb. 20, 1999, and separated May 19, 2000. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Traci L. Norman and Wendy Stahl. Plaintiff awarded $4,209.45 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Lake City Bank vs. Edward D. Dorn. Plaintiff awarded $5,189.55 by default, plus court costs and possession of vehicle.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Charles Lewallen. Plaintiff awarded $2,859.06 by default.
• Beneficial Indiana vs. Melissa Marshall, also known as Melissa K. Yohe. Plaintiff awarded $1,946.72 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Shane and Nanci Hanna vs. Paul Davis Systems Inc.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Laura D. and Brent D. Byers. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $106 per week in child support. May 9.
• Julio Reyes and Celestina (former name Ramirez restored). Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. May 24.
• Janet S. and Gary W. Alberson. May 25.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Charles F. and Phyllis Ann Jones and David L. and Cara S. Roby vs. Elizabeth R. Plew, as personal representative of the estate of Arleen B. Miner, West Woodlawn Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a March 19, 2000, auto accident on Ind. 15, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Key Corporate Capital Inc. vs. Amanda Nine, East May Street, Leesburg, and Jeaneen K. Rice, Bristol. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate in the second addition to Whitville in Leesburg.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bradley
Frank and Estella C. Bradley, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 7, 1991, and separated May 19, 2000. There are no minor children.
Brown
Melani K. Brown, North Sandpoint Drive, Cromwell, and Gerald S. Brown, Cromwell. They were married Oct. 3, 1998, and separated April 18, 2000. There are no minor children.
Conley
Bobbie Jo and Jerry Conley, South Peru Road, Silver Lake. They were married Oct, 18, 1980, and separated May 8, 2000. There is one minor child.
Northrup
Pamela M. and George R. Northrup, East Burkhart Drive, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 7, 1991, and separated April 15, 2000. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Terry Smith vs. Helen J. Johansen. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question in Enchanted Hills.
• Terry Smith vs. Lawrence Garland. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question in Enchanted Hills.
• William L. Hoene vs. Jerry and Laurie Ann Britt. Plaintiff awarded $14,818.29 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.
• First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. vs. Melvin Jr. and Yvonne Adams and Sears Roebuck & Co. Plaintiff awarded $42,629.60 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.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Jeffrey Scott Gaff and American General Finance Inc. Plaintiff awarded $67,292.26 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.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed:
• Dennis Polk Equipment vs. Daniel M. Zander.
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Rose and Raymond McComas vs. Phil and Tim Campbell and Campbell Enterprises Inc., doing business as Milford Stop-N-Go.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Christine L. and William E. Gibson. May 24.
• Rosario L. (former name Islas restored) and Wayne Arnett. May 25.
• Raymond and Kathy Conrad. May 25.
• Carol and Andrew Rittershouse. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $109 per week in child support. May 26.
• David L. and Kris D. Carnes. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $75 per week in child support. May 26.
• Joseph E. Williams and Christy A. (former name Porter restored). May 26.
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.
• Christine Atchison, also known as Christine Burchett, 1027 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $450. Debts: $51,005.
• Paul II and Robin Green, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,826. Debts: $17,255.
• Bruce Sr. and Jennifer Parks, 2221 Boosewood Drive, Rochester. Chapter 13. Assets: $82,750. Debts: $91,824.
• Alanna Young, 2003 Meadows Mobile Home Park, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $22,402. Debts: $59,725.
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