Times-Union Court News 06-29-1999
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:
• Justin Lee Graff, 20, East Van Buren Street, Leesburg, and Kimberly Dawn Wood, 18, West North Street, Milford.
• Kip Allen Shoemaker, 30, and Patricia Elizabeth Landrum, 30, both of North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Derek Troy Sparks, 25, and Cathleen Caroll Groen, 35, both of EMS T13 Lane, Leesburg.
• David B. Sheets, 34, and Christine M. Quillen, 31, both of Beaver Dam Road, Claypool.
• Aaron Gabriel Dobbs, 19, and Erica Lynn Wilcox, 19, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Jon Ray Ewen, 39, and Colleen Ann Hagenback, 48, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Kevin Dwight Bryant, 23, and Shanda Jo Gochenour, 22, both of East CR 400S, Warsaw.
• Bryan Lee Robison, 43, South Blue Spruce Court, Warsaw, and Penny S. Fisher, 42, North Thayer Street, Bourbon.
• Joshua Leigh Fisher, 21, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, and Jaime Lynn Pollock, 20, North Seventh Street, Pierceton.
• Herman McGuire, 51, North CR 400E, Warsaw, and Alicia L. Hinora, 42, Anchorage Road, Warsaw.
• Homer DeWayne Hall, 28, and Teresa Sue Hale, 25, both of South Detroit Street, Warsaw.
• Craig Allen Helfrich, 25, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, and Lindsay Marie Wihebrink, 21, Country Club Drive East, Warsaw.
• Matthew Vincent Banta, 32, and Tonya Lynn Andrews, 29, both of West Eisenhower Drive, Mentone.
• Karson Leroy Druckamiller, 61, and Lenise P. Barbosa, 51, both of Largo, Fla.
• Russel Alan Smith, 27, and Victoria Lynn Gonzales, 24, both of South Country Club, Warsaw.
• John Morgan Wright, 44, Glen Allen, Va., and Catherine Elizabeth Coomer, 31, Franklin, Tenn.
• Shawn Michael Black, 19, and Misty Lynn Heath, 21, both of East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
• Michael W. Iholtz, 34, and Susan D. Fisher, 34, both of Ind. 14E, North Manchester.
• Juan Carlos Piedra Terrazas, 25, and Fabiola Patino Juarez, 21, both of Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• John P. DiRico, 34, West Lake Street, Warsaw,and Elaine K. Faurote, 41, East Market Street, Warsaw.
• Bobby L. Fretz, 31, North Huntington Street, Syracuse, and Jeannie L. Burdick, 37, West Washington Street, Syracuse.
• Joey Keith Anglemyer, 21, and Virginia Grace Osborne, 17, both of Atwood.
• Eli C. Gingerich, 33, North CR 625W, Milford, and Patresa Lynn Hensley, 29, Ind. 331, Tippecanoe.
• John M. Ingle, 42, and Tamela Jo Tusing, 41, both of South Southwood Drive, Warsaw.
• Kory Rodger Brown, 21, West Boston Street, Syracuse, and Jama Kay Owens, 19, South Jefferson Street, Silver Lake.
• Karl C. Wood, 35, Old Ind. 15N, Leesburg, and Heather Marie Pequignot, 28, West Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Shamrock Village vs. Michael S. and Brooke E. Gardner. Plaintiff awarded $619.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Samantha S. and Lonnie Hughes, judgment; Connie J. Slusher, $499.66; Jeremiah Eckert, $189.91; and Phillip Todd Metz, $185.80.
• Parker Street Associates vs. Jason Spigutz. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jerry Phillips, $1,118.30; Earl Redfairn, $490.47; Jessica R. Roberts, $411.70; Michelle Lee Schmitt, $342.86; Randy D. and Karen J. Terry, $429.15; Barbara A. Bell Green, $473.08; Mitchell R. and Billie Jo Houtz, $660.08; Kathy and Jeffery Kollat, $598.89; Angelia Leckrone, $732.03; Carl Amsden, $460.07;
Also, Sean Michael Givens, $426.18; Michael Gardner, $1,015.74; James C. Blair, $1,010.01; Kimberly Sweet, $432.42; Michelle Hoadley, $582.38; Aimee Thompson, $998.20; and Luis F. Valverde, $1,111.18.
• North Central Cooperative Inc. vs. Paul R. Birchman. Plaintiff awarded $283.50.
• Brian J. May vs. Robert R. Mansfield. Plaintiff awarded $900.
• Info Indiana vs. A.H. McClelland. Plaintiff awarded $1,873.96.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau vs. Carlos B. and Billie Mireles. Plaintiff awarded $954.72.
• Good Excavating & Hauling vs. Dennis Cizan. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.
• Elaine Albertson vs. Sherri Young. Plaintiff awarded $121.2.
• Carrie S. Zonner vs. Dennis Hartleroad. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Papakeechie Protective Association vs. John G. Ruiz. Plaintiff awarded $418.24.
• Mikel Mobile Estates vs. Monica Welch. Plaintiff awarded $1,593.70.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Beth A. Kennedy, $2,045.63, and Lauren Bishop, $1,282.95.
• Jeffery A. Mast vs. Sheila Grevenstuk. Plaintiff awarded $1,101.
• Town of Claypool vs. Teresa Beckstrom. Plaintiff awarded $223.34.
• Gipper Development Co., LLC, vs. Michelle Barger. Plaintiff awarded $1,920.65.
• Warsaw Place Apartments vs. Traci L. Brown. Plaintiff awarded $1,141.67.
• Warsaw Medical Group vs. Diane L. Burchett. Plaintiff awarded $190.
• United Recovery Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Joyce A. Wise, $354.41, and Lydia S. Hale, $670.09.
• Jeff W. Johnson vs. Bob Chapman. Plaintiff awarded $345.
• Kirk and Viola Gilbert vs. Richard and Sue Carrol. Plaintiffs awarded $2,500.
• Harlan Steffen vs. Mike Harbes. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Richard L. Davis vs. James J. Maze and Sabrina S. Farmer. Plaintiff awarded $1,085.46.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. vs. Kevin J. Kyle. Plaintiff awarded $488.10.
• Professional Account Services vs. Allen and Sherry Jeckert. Plaintiff awarded $774.43.
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 June, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Jackie Creekmore, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Howard McGee, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in May was James Bullington, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in February was Jesus Terrazus, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in November was Micolasa Lopez, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Carrying A Handgun Without Permit - Fined $50 in June was Jackie Creekmore, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June was David Jackson, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $50 in December and sentenced to four days in jail was Tony Meadows, Pierceton.
Battery - Fined $250 in November was Timothy Sleeth, Claypool.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $200 in August and sentenced to two days in jail was Fredrick Marcum, Mentone.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in June was Kevin L. Eakright, 20, North Manchester.
Fined $27 in May were Mari A. Gunkel, 22, North Webster; Sheila J. Wilson, 46, Warsaw; Cindy K. Kellogg, 32, Warsaw; Doniella J. Currier, 23, Warsaw; Stephen M. Lantz, 57, Syracuse; and Shanna J. Sexton, 23, Burket.
Fined $27 in May was Jonathon M. Oliver, 24, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in June were Lindsey E. Gunderson, 16, Leesburg; Ricardo H. Flores, 33, Silver Lake; Jerry L. Fancil, 60, Warsaw; Michael A. Wallis, 18, Mentone; John E. Shock, 18, Syracuse; Sandra Rutherford, 32, Silver Lake; Manuel Centeno, 27, Warsaw; Jason L. Carrington, 21, Milford; Darrell A. Schwartz, 19, Nappanee; and Mark B. Dickinson, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in May were Daniel R. Koldyke, 40, Silver Lake; Glen E. Miller, 39, Syracuse; Marcia E. Rhoades, 28, Warsaw; Brian L. Shepherd, 18, Warsaw; and Derik Cordill, 27, Claypool.
Fined $7 in May were Anthony J. Meads, 18, Warsaw; Kevin D. Capps, 34, Cromwell; Michael R. Alkinson, 41, Leesburg; Brandy McGuire, 18, Warsaw; and Barry C. Cullison, 55, Etna Green.
Fined $7 in March was Matthew W. Trump, 18, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in June was Janet M. Eherenman, 38, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in May was Brendan M. Barrette, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Angela R. May, 24, North Webster.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in May was Brian D. Marshall, 29, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in April was Kevin D. Banghart, 39, Claypool.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in April was Jeffery S. Abbott, 20, North Manchester.
Fined $50 in February was Rick J. See, 42, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $10 in April was Mary Jane Holle, 40, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in June was Julie A. Harvey, 37, Syracuse.
Operating A Motorboat In Excess Of 10 MPH On Small Lake - Fined $7 in June was Joseph C. Miller, 22, North Webster.
Sale Of Tobacco To A Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in May against Diana L. Burchett, 45, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were Dana N. Shery, 17, North Webster; Julie R. Shaw, 20, Claypool; Kehler Earl, 84, Warsaw; Letticia L. Olivo, 18, Warsaw; Anna M. Landrum, 31, Warsaw; Samantha Stewart, 40, North Webster; and Aaron J. Chabot, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in May were Teresa D. Enyeart, 32, Warsaw, and Richard L. Westerman, 37, Pierceton.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (June) Donald Newcomer, Pierceton; (May) Lisa Morgan, Warsaw; (April) Mike Wakefield, Warsaw; (February) Donald Slaybaugh, Rochester.
Driving While Intoxicated - (April) Howard McGee, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (February) Howard McGee, Warsaw.
Driving Without A License - (February) Leodyario Cuamani, Pierceton.
Conversion - (January) Steve Sahagan, Warsaw.
Battery - (December) Terry Tutterow, Warsaw; Antoine Phillips, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (July) Richard L. Duncan, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (June) David M. Hable, 18, Pierceton; Amy J. Coalson, 27, North Webster; (May) Michael J. Hall, 35, Leesburg; Nathan R. Wood, 18, Nappanee.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Screw Conveyor Corp. vs. T-Square Millwright Services Inc. and Terry Thompson. Plaintiff seeks $33,388.65 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. In a counterclaim, T-Square Millwright Services Inc. seeks $1,081,000 from Screw Conveyor Corp. for breach of contract, plus court costs. This case was moved on a change of venue from Lake County.
• Midwest Public Adjusting vs. James A. Birch and Debra L. Dawson, Birch Road, Bourbon. Plaintiff seeks $4,913.81 for breach of contract, plus interest, treble damages, attorney fees and court costs.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. vs. Helen L. Ross McComber and Michael E. McComber, Ford Consumer Finance Co. and Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana. Plaintiff seeks $72,090.16 due on note, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Nestoria E. Hernandez, Milford. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring Hernandez to cease using real estate as an automobile junkyard, court costs and assessment of monetary penalties until zoning compliance is met.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus attorney fees and court costs: James M. Elliott Jr., North Main Street, South Whitley, $5,447.17; Clayton N. Conley, North Stoneburner Road, Warsaw, $4,864.84; Brandon Swindell, West CR 1300S, Silver Lake, $4,888.53.
Marriage Dissolutions
Copsey
Jeffrey Alan Copsey, South Jackson Street, Nappanee, and Jill Lynette Copsey, Elkhart. They were married Jan. 1, 1980, and separated June 21, 1999. There are no minor children.
Gilbert
Barbara Jean and Richard Louis Gilbert, East Kyle Road, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 13, 1989, and separated June 21, 1999. There are no minor children.
Littlefield
Thomas and Cynthia Lee Littlefield, East Quiet Harbor, Syracuse. They were married July 10, 1993, and separated June 18, 1999. 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
• Rodney E. Brehmer and Connecticut Specialty Insurance Group (intervening party) vs. Paul L. Dotson and Fairmont Homes. After a two-day jury trial, plaintiff awarded $134,434.50 in liability and damages. Court costs taxed to defendants.
• George L. and Ann L. Xanders vs. James A. Walters. Plaintiffs awarded $13,827.24.
• First Step Finance vs. Christy E. and Marshall B. Slone. Plaintiff awarded $6,917.77, plus interest and court costs.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Rose Mitchuson. Plaintiff awarded $8,944.25 by default, plus court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Larry Hyden) vs. Nicholas Meade. Plaintiff awarded $1,373.12, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• The Bank of New York vs. Michael R. and Robin J. Brown, et al.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Deanna and Steve Salmons, West CR 600S, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $75,548.42 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. Phillip A. Smith, North Park Avenue, Warsaw, and Judy A. Smith, Wexford Place, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,789.75 due on promissory notes, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Brian E. and Tracy L. Julian, West CR 800S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $17,220.91 due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Sharon K. Day vs. Theodore A. and Nancy Beer, EMS T38 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks declaratory judgment as to rights and other legal obligations in real estate purchase agreement, that defendants be required to sell real estate to plaintiff according to agreement, damages, court costs and attorney fees.
• Star Financial Bank vs. Ray LeCount, Ligonier, and Roy Messer, East Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks amount due on contract, plus court costs.
• First Chicago NBD Mortgage Co. vs. Timothy R. and Christy Carpenter, North Broadway Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $57,560.06 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Pamela Harrell, Plymouth, vs. Warren Toepper, Naperville, Ill., and Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a March 3, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of East Winona Avenue and South Scott Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks applicable payments available for underinsured motorist claim, plus interest and court costs. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Chadwick
Tabitha Chadwick, East Leedy Street, Warsaw, and Donald Chadwick Jr., South Lake Street, Warsaw. They were married May 1, 1999, and separated June 10, 1999. There are no minor children.
Coffel
Sue and Larry L. Coffel, North CR 400W, Leesburg. They were married July 22, 1978, and separated June 14, 1999. There are no minor children.
Conrad
Raymond and Kathy Conrad, South Edgewater Drive, Syracuse. They were married Nov. 14, 1996, and separated June 18, 1999. There are no minor children.
Phillips
Michelle Rena Phillips, Claypool, and Willie James Phillips, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married May 7, 1999, and separated June 8, 1999. There is one minor child.
Poliquin
Catherine L. Poliquin, South Roosevelt Street, Warsaw, and Brian Curtis Poliquin, South Columbia Street, Warsaw. They were married July 6, 1996, and separated June 2, 1999. There are two minor children.
Richardson
Shanon L. and Ricky R. Richardson, North Kern Road, Syracuse. They were married Sept. 26, 1998, and separated June 16, 1999. There is one minor child.
Root
Tara N. Root, North CR 150E, Warsaw, and Eric S. Root, Hudson. They were married March 15, 1997, and separated June 10, 1998. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Rex Alley, Washington Township trustee, vs. Phil Tom. Judgment entered in favor of Alley and against Tom, permanently enjoining and restraining Tom from trespassing on plaintiff's property at the northeast corner of Ind. 13 and Old Road 30 for the purpose of operating a business in which he offers goods for sale thereon. Plaintiff also awarded court costs.
• Banc One Financial Services Inc. vs. Ronald K. and Rene S. Smith. Plaintiff awarded (1) $92,742.34 by default and (2) $58,759.01 by default, both plus interest, $2,500 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgages as superior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• United Companies Lending Corp. vs. James N. Aronhalt, et al. Plaintiff awarded $93,450.42 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.
• Glenn L. O'Connor and Joseph E. Flynn vs. Dan Somers, executor of the estate of Thyra B. Bowman, and Bayshore Beach Inc. The court orders sale of the lot in question for the stated sum of $15,000.
• National City Bank/Indiana vs. Karla J. Walker. Plaintiff awarded $16,304.47 by default.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Celinda and Eugene Rothgeb vs. Kaye Wallen and United Farm Family Mutual Insurance Co. This case dismissed against United Farm Family only and will continue with regard to Wallen.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Rudy and Mollie Reyna and Charles E. Slone.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Julia and Rodolfo Martines Malave. June 21.
• April (former name Harris restored) and Jeffrey C. Weirick. June 21.
• Kim and Lofty Hunter. June 21.
• Susan (former name Smith restored) and Richard Carroll. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $83 per week in child support. June 23.
• Laura Suzette (former name Holmes restored) and Timothy Joel Hauth. June 23.
• Kristina D. (former name Titman restored) and Ronald Delucca. June 23.
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.
• Donald Adkins, 1944 Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $142,969. Debts: $158,575.
• David Bjella and Ellen Bjella, also known as Ellen Senzel, 8160 Cassandra Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,800. Debts: $59,258.
• Steven and Stephanie Hutchinson, 105 S. Mill St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $52,939. Debts: $78,660.
• Ronda Moore, 12600 Ind. 13S #48, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $79,553. Debts: $97,470.
• Thomas Morrison, 726 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, and Elizabeth Morrison, also known as Liz Morrison, P.O.Box 250, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,925. Debts: $27,104.
• Miguel and Esther Oviedo, 9606 E. Pixie Pkwy., Cromwell. Chapter 7. Assets: $7,600. Debts: $29,194.
• Peggy Owens, 3699 N. CR175E #102, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $15,008. Debts: $44,144.
• Stephen Rutledge, 1820 Rosemont Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $163,550. Debts: $303,637.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Justin Lee Graff, 20, East Van Buren Street, Leesburg, and Kimberly Dawn Wood, 18, West North Street, Milford.
• Kip Allen Shoemaker, 30, and Patricia Elizabeth Landrum, 30, both of North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Derek Troy Sparks, 25, and Cathleen Caroll Groen, 35, both of EMS T13 Lane, Leesburg.
• David B. Sheets, 34, and Christine M. Quillen, 31, both of Beaver Dam Road, Claypool.
• Aaron Gabriel Dobbs, 19, and Erica Lynn Wilcox, 19, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Jon Ray Ewen, 39, and Colleen Ann Hagenback, 48, both of West CR 250S, Warsaw.
• Kevin Dwight Bryant, 23, and Shanda Jo Gochenour, 22, both of East CR 400S, Warsaw.
• Bryan Lee Robison, 43, South Blue Spruce Court, Warsaw, and Penny S. Fisher, 42, North Thayer Street, Bourbon.
• Joshua Leigh Fisher, 21, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, and Jaime Lynn Pollock, 20, North Seventh Street, Pierceton.
• Herman McGuire, 51, North CR 400E, Warsaw, and Alicia L. Hinora, 42, Anchorage Road, Warsaw.
• Homer DeWayne Hall, 28, and Teresa Sue Hale, 25, both of South Detroit Street, Warsaw.
• Craig Allen Helfrich, 25, Kuder Lane, Warsaw, and Lindsay Marie Wihebrink, 21, Country Club Drive East, Warsaw.
• Matthew Vincent Banta, 32, and Tonya Lynn Andrews, 29, both of West Eisenhower Drive, Mentone.
• Karson Leroy Druckamiller, 61, and Lenise P. Barbosa, 51, both of Largo, Fla.
• Russel Alan Smith, 27, and Victoria Lynn Gonzales, 24, both of South Country Club, Warsaw.
• John Morgan Wright, 44, Glen Allen, Va., and Catherine Elizabeth Coomer, 31, Franklin, Tenn.
• Shawn Michael Black, 19, and Misty Lynn Heath, 21, both of East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
• Michael W. Iholtz, 34, and Susan D. Fisher, 34, both of Ind. 14E, North Manchester.
• Juan Carlos Piedra Terrazas, 25, and Fabiola Patino Juarez, 21, both of Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• John P. DiRico, 34, West Lake Street, Warsaw,and Elaine K. Faurote, 41, East Market Street, Warsaw.
• Bobby L. Fretz, 31, North Huntington Street, Syracuse, and Jeannie L. Burdick, 37, West Washington Street, Syracuse.
• Joey Keith Anglemyer, 21, and Virginia Grace Osborne, 17, both of Atwood.
• Eli C. Gingerich, 33, North CR 625W, Milford, and Patresa Lynn Hensley, 29, Ind. 331, Tippecanoe.
• John M. Ingle, 42, and Tamela Jo Tusing, 41, both of South Southwood Drive, Warsaw.
• Kory Rodger Brown, 21, West Boston Street, Syracuse, and Jama Kay Owens, 19, South Jefferson Street, Silver Lake.
• Karl C. Wood, 35, Old Ind. 15N, Leesburg, and Heather Marie Pequignot, 28, West Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Shamrock Village vs. Michael S. and Brooke E. Gardner. Plaintiff awarded $619.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Samantha S. and Lonnie Hughes, judgment; Connie J. Slusher, $499.66; Jeremiah Eckert, $189.91; and Phillip Todd Metz, $185.80.
• Parker Street Associates vs. Jason Spigutz. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jerry Phillips, $1,118.30; Earl Redfairn, $490.47; Jessica R. Roberts, $411.70; Michelle Lee Schmitt, $342.86; Randy D. and Karen J. Terry, $429.15; Barbara A. Bell Green, $473.08; Mitchell R. and Billie Jo Houtz, $660.08; Kathy and Jeffery Kollat, $598.89; Angelia Leckrone, $732.03; Carl Amsden, $460.07;
Also, Sean Michael Givens, $426.18; Michael Gardner, $1,015.74; James C. Blair, $1,010.01; Kimberly Sweet, $432.42; Michelle Hoadley, $582.38; Aimee Thompson, $998.20; and Luis F. Valverde, $1,111.18.
• North Central Cooperative Inc. vs. Paul R. Birchman. Plaintiff awarded $283.50.
• Brian J. May vs. Robert R. Mansfield. Plaintiff awarded $900.
• Info Indiana vs. A.H. McClelland. Plaintiff awarded $1,873.96.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau vs. Carlos B. and Billie Mireles. Plaintiff awarded $954.72.
• Good Excavating & Hauling vs. Dennis Cizan. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.
• Elaine Albertson vs. Sherri Young. Plaintiff awarded $121.2.
• Carrie S. Zonner vs. Dennis Hartleroad. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Papakeechie Protective Association vs. John G. Ruiz. Plaintiff awarded $418.24.
• Mikel Mobile Estates vs. Monica Welch. Plaintiff awarded $1,593.70.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Beth A. Kennedy, $2,045.63, and Lauren Bishop, $1,282.95.
• Jeffery A. Mast vs. Sheila Grevenstuk. Plaintiff awarded $1,101.
• Town of Claypool vs. Teresa Beckstrom. Plaintiff awarded $223.34.
• Gipper Development Co., LLC, vs. Michelle Barger. Plaintiff awarded $1,920.65.
• Warsaw Place Apartments vs. Traci L. Brown. Plaintiff awarded $1,141.67.
• Warsaw Medical Group vs. Diane L. Burchett. Plaintiff awarded $190.
• United Recovery Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Joyce A. Wise, $354.41, and Lydia S. Hale, $670.09.
• Jeff W. Johnson vs. Bob Chapman. Plaintiff awarded $345.
• Kirk and Viola Gilbert vs. Richard and Sue Carrol. Plaintiffs awarded $2,500.
• Harlan Steffen vs. Mike Harbes. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Richard L. Davis vs. James J. Maze and Sabrina S. Farmer. Plaintiff awarded $1,085.46.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. vs. Kevin J. Kyle. Plaintiff awarded $488.10.
• Professional Account Services vs. Allen and Sherry Jeckert. Plaintiff awarded $774.43.
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 June, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Jackie Creekmore, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Howard McGee, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in May was James Bullington, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in February was Jesus Terrazus, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in November was Micolasa Lopez, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Carrying A Handgun Without Permit - Fined $50 in June was Jackie Creekmore, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June was David Jackson, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $50 in December and sentenced to four days in jail was Tony Meadows, Pierceton.
Battery - Fined $250 in November was Timothy Sleeth, Claypool.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $200 in August and sentenced to two days in jail was Fredrick Marcum, Mentone.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in June was Kevin L. Eakright, 20, North Manchester.
Fined $27 in May were Mari A. Gunkel, 22, North Webster; Sheila J. Wilson, 46, Warsaw; Cindy K. Kellogg, 32, Warsaw; Doniella J. Currier, 23, Warsaw; Stephen M. Lantz, 57, Syracuse; and Shanna J. Sexton, 23, Burket.
Fined $27 in May was Jonathon M. Oliver, 24, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in June were Lindsey E. Gunderson, 16, Leesburg; Ricardo H. Flores, 33, Silver Lake; Jerry L. Fancil, 60, Warsaw; Michael A. Wallis, 18, Mentone; John E. Shock, 18, Syracuse; Sandra Rutherford, 32, Silver Lake; Manuel Centeno, 27, Warsaw; Jason L. Carrington, 21, Milford; Darrell A. Schwartz, 19, Nappanee; and Mark B. Dickinson, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in May were Daniel R. Koldyke, 40, Silver Lake; Glen E. Miller, 39, Syracuse; Marcia E. Rhoades, 28, Warsaw; Brian L. Shepherd, 18, Warsaw; and Derik Cordill, 27, Claypool.
Fined $7 in May were Anthony J. Meads, 18, Warsaw; Kevin D. Capps, 34, Cromwell; Michael R. Alkinson, 41, Leesburg; Brandy McGuire, 18, Warsaw; and Barry C. Cullison, 55, Etna Green.
Fined $7 in March was Matthew W. Trump, 18, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in June was Janet M. Eherenman, 38, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in May was Brendan M. Barrette, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Angela R. May, 24, North Webster.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in May was Brian D. Marshall, 29, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in April was Kevin D. Banghart, 39, Claypool.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in April was Jeffery S. Abbott, 20, North Manchester.
Fined $50 in February was Rick J. See, 42, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $10 in April was Mary Jane Holle, 40, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting/Fishing License - Fined $7 in June was Julie A. Harvey, 37, Syracuse.
Operating A Motorboat In Excess Of 10 MPH On Small Lake - Fined $7 in June was Joseph C. Miller, 22, North Webster.
Sale Of Tobacco To A Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in May against Diana L. Burchett, 45, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were Dana N. Shery, 17, North Webster; Julie R. Shaw, 20, Claypool; Kehler Earl, 84, Warsaw; Letticia L. Olivo, 18, Warsaw; Anna M. Landrum, 31, Warsaw; Samantha Stewart, 40, North Webster; and Aaron J. Chabot, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in May were Teresa D. Enyeart, 32, Warsaw, and Richard L. Westerman, 37, Pierceton.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (June) Donald Newcomer, Pierceton; (May) Lisa Morgan, Warsaw; (April) Mike Wakefield, Warsaw; (February) Donald Slaybaugh, Rochester.
Driving While Intoxicated - (April) Howard McGee, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (February) Howard McGee, Warsaw.
Driving Without A License - (February) Leodyario Cuamani, Pierceton.
Conversion - (January) Steve Sahagan, Warsaw.
Battery - (December) Terry Tutterow, Warsaw; Antoine Phillips, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (July) Richard L. Duncan, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (June) David M. Hable, 18, Pierceton; Amy J. Coalson, 27, North Webster; (May) Michael J. Hall, 35, Leesburg; Nathan R. Wood, 18, Nappanee.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Screw Conveyor Corp. vs. T-Square Millwright Services Inc. and Terry Thompson. Plaintiff seeks $33,388.65 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. In a counterclaim, T-Square Millwright Services Inc. seeks $1,081,000 from Screw Conveyor Corp. for breach of contract, plus court costs. This case was moved on a change of venue from Lake County.
• Midwest Public Adjusting vs. James A. Birch and Debra L. Dawson, Birch Road, Bourbon. Plaintiff seeks $4,913.81 for breach of contract, plus interest, treble damages, attorney fees and court costs.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. vs. Helen L. Ross McComber and Michael E. McComber, Ford Consumer Finance Co. and Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana. Plaintiff seeks $72,090.16 due on note, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Nestoria E. Hernandez, Milford. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring Hernandez to cease using real estate as an automobile junkyard, court costs and assessment of monetary penalties until zoning compliance is met.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus attorney fees and court costs: James M. Elliott Jr., North Main Street, South Whitley, $5,447.17; Clayton N. Conley, North Stoneburner Road, Warsaw, $4,864.84; Brandon Swindell, West CR 1300S, Silver Lake, $4,888.53.
Marriage Dissolutions
Copsey
Jeffrey Alan Copsey, South Jackson Street, Nappanee, and Jill Lynette Copsey, Elkhart. They were married Jan. 1, 1980, and separated June 21, 1999. There are no minor children.
Gilbert
Barbara Jean and Richard Louis Gilbert, East Kyle Road, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 13, 1989, and separated June 21, 1999. There are no minor children.
Littlefield
Thomas and Cynthia Lee Littlefield, East Quiet Harbor, Syracuse. They were married July 10, 1993, and separated June 18, 1999. 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
• Rodney E. Brehmer and Connecticut Specialty Insurance Group (intervening party) vs. Paul L. Dotson and Fairmont Homes. After a two-day jury trial, plaintiff awarded $134,434.50 in liability and damages. Court costs taxed to defendants.
• George L. and Ann L. Xanders vs. James A. Walters. Plaintiffs awarded $13,827.24.
• First Step Finance vs. Christy E. and Marshall B. Slone. Plaintiff awarded $6,917.77, plus interest and court costs.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Rose Mitchuson. Plaintiff awarded $8,944.25 by default, plus court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Larry Hyden) vs. Nicholas Meade. Plaintiff awarded $1,373.12, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• The Bank of New York vs. Michael R. and Robin J. Brown, et al.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Deanna and Steve Salmons, West CR 600S, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $75,548.42 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to others, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. Phillip A. Smith, North Park Avenue, Warsaw, and Judy A. Smith, Wexford Place, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,789.75 due on promissory notes, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Brian E. and Tracy L. Julian, West CR 800S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $17,220.91 due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Sharon K. Day vs. Theodore A. and Nancy Beer, EMS T38 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks declaratory judgment as to rights and other legal obligations in real estate purchase agreement, that defendants be required to sell real estate to plaintiff according to agreement, damages, court costs and attorney fees.
• Star Financial Bank vs. Ray LeCount, Ligonier, and Roy Messer, East Pickwick Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks amount due on contract, plus court costs.
• First Chicago NBD Mortgage Co. vs. Timothy R. and Christy Carpenter, North Broadway Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $57,560.06 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Pamela Harrell, Plymouth, vs. Warren Toepper, Naperville, Ill., and Indiana Farmers Mutual Insurance Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a March 3, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of East Winona Avenue and South Scott Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks applicable payments available for underinsured motorist claim, plus interest and court costs. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
Marriage Dissolutions
Chadwick
Tabitha Chadwick, East Leedy Street, Warsaw, and Donald Chadwick Jr., South Lake Street, Warsaw. They were married May 1, 1999, and separated June 10, 1999. There are no minor children.
Coffel
Sue and Larry L. Coffel, North CR 400W, Leesburg. They were married July 22, 1978, and separated June 14, 1999. There are no minor children.
Conrad
Raymond and Kathy Conrad, South Edgewater Drive, Syracuse. They were married Nov. 14, 1996, and separated June 18, 1999. There are no minor children.
Phillips
Michelle Rena Phillips, Claypool, and Willie James Phillips, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married May 7, 1999, and separated June 8, 1999. There is one minor child.
Poliquin
Catherine L. Poliquin, South Roosevelt Street, Warsaw, and Brian Curtis Poliquin, South Columbia Street, Warsaw. They were married July 6, 1996, and separated June 2, 1999. There are two minor children.
Richardson
Shanon L. and Ricky R. Richardson, North Kern Road, Syracuse. They were married Sept. 26, 1998, and separated June 16, 1999. There is one minor child.
Root
Tara N. Root, North CR 150E, Warsaw, and Eric S. Root, Hudson. They were married March 15, 1997, and separated June 10, 1998. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Rex Alley, Washington Township trustee, vs. Phil Tom. Judgment entered in favor of Alley and against Tom, permanently enjoining and restraining Tom from trespassing on plaintiff's property at the northeast corner of Ind. 13 and Old Road 30 for the purpose of operating a business in which he offers goods for sale thereon. Plaintiff also awarded court costs.
• Banc One Financial Services Inc. vs. Ronald K. and Rene S. Smith. Plaintiff awarded (1) $92,742.34 by default and (2) $58,759.01 by default, both plus interest, $2,500 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgages as superior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• United Companies Lending Corp. vs. James N. Aronhalt, et al. Plaintiff awarded $93,450.42 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.
• Glenn L. O'Connor and Joseph E. Flynn vs. Dan Somers, executor of the estate of Thyra B. Bowman, and Bayshore Beach Inc. The court orders sale of the lot in question for the stated sum of $15,000.
• National City Bank/Indiana vs. Karla J. Walker. Plaintiff awarded $16,304.47 by default.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Celinda and Eugene Rothgeb vs. Kaye Wallen and United Farm Family Mutual Insurance Co. This case dismissed against United Farm Family only and will continue with regard to Wallen.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Rudy and Mollie Reyna and Charles E. Slone.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Julia and Rodolfo Martines Malave. June 21.
• April (former name Harris restored) and Jeffrey C. Weirick. June 21.
• Kim and Lofty Hunter. June 21.
• Susan (former name Smith restored) and Richard Carroll. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $83 per week in child support. June 23.
• Laura Suzette (former name Holmes restored) and Timothy Joel Hauth. June 23.
• Kristina D. (former name Titman restored) and Ronald Delucca. June 23.
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.
• Donald Adkins, 1944 Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $142,969. Debts: $158,575.
• David Bjella and Ellen Bjella, also known as Ellen Senzel, 8160 Cassandra Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,800. Debts: $59,258.
• Steven and Stephanie Hutchinson, 105 S. Mill St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $52,939. Debts: $78,660.
• Ronda Moore, 12600 Ind. 13S #48, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $79,553. Debts: $97,470.
• Thomas Morrison, 726 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, and Elizabeth Morrison, also known as Liz Morrison, P.O.Box 250, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,925. Debts: $27,104.
• Miguel and Esther Oviedo, 9606 E. Pixie Pkwy., Cromwell. Chapter 7. Assets: $7,600. Debts: $29,194.
• Peggy Owens, 3699 N. CR175E #102, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $15,008. Debts: $44,144.
• Stephen Rutledge, 1820 Rosemont Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $163,550. Debts: $303,637.
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