Times-Union Court News 07-06-1999
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:
• Robert D. Crawford, 35, and Cynthia L. Rednour, 31, both of Southfield Lane, Beaver Dam Lake.
• Virgil Roy Dordon, 34, and Lori Jo Reyes, 38, both of Crystal Flash Road, North Webster.
• Timothy Alan Glatt, 29, and Tara Kay Parsons, 25, both of South Cost-A-Plenty Road, Warsaw.
• Scott E. Thompson, 32, and Kala A. Hively, 40, both of South Jackson Street, Nappanee.
• Crist Allen Schwartz, 23, and Rachel S. Miller, 19, both of West CR 700N, Etna Green.
• Dennis F. Newburry, 52, and Dixie L. Adams, 43, both of Cornwell, Wis.
• Glen Lamar Tharp Jr., 19, and Tiffany Nicole Stump, 17, both of East CR 500N, Leesburg.
• Johnny Keith Duncan, 43, and Patricia J. Gay, 44, both of West Valleyview Drive, Syracuse.
• Scott E. Teel, 39, South Cherry Street, Akron, and Debra I. Michael, 41, South CR 600W, Silver Lake.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jorge G. and Janie M. Diaz $1,581.55; Jennifer C. Buhrt, $1,811.60; Tony L. and Lesa A. Gray, $754.50; Sergio Rico, $1,045.23; Tim A. Reber, $270.64; Alfredo and Adelina L. Garza, $610.99; Robin R. Singletary, $463.05; and John A. and Cindy D. Hutchison, $995.70.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Christopher A. Wooldridge, $188.32; Gregory D. Zorn, $372.97; Dusty Keener, $385.94; Saul Vallin, $418.89; James G. Bullington, $1,984.11; Debra and David A. Forney, $2,440.76; Brian F. England, $283.60; Jason Halsey, $2,058.19; and Ronald D. Mantey, $243.89.
• John Lloyd Properties vs. Kenneth Breeding. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Max A. Montel Estate vs. Jason and Carla Lester. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• NEW Plumbing & Heating awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tom Crogan, $238.61, and Ellis Marshall, $70.67.
• First Step Finance vs. John C. Brown. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael Black, $264.68; Brenda J. Fisher, $182.89; Christina Conwell, $325.20; Patsy L. Ford, $855; Leahann Forney, $180.26; Robert E. Forney, $182.82; Jonathon Stonecipher, $154.25; Barbara A. Secrest, $454.72; Albert E. Parsons, $404.40; and Ron Hile, $344.85.
• Town of Claypool awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Arvil Asher, $35; Shawn Manns, $285.31; Ramon DeLaCruz, $103.43; Penny Mayo, $192.64; and Brandon Prater, $232.
• Warsaw Parks, LLC, vs. Dennis M. Kinsey. Plaintiff awarded $1,305.
• Collier's Commercial Services vs. Don Boocher. Plaintiff awarded $252.76.
• City of Toledo vs. Daniel E. Feeny. Plaintiff awarded $1,131.27.
• Boone Account Recovery Corp. vs. Richard Klingshirn. Plaintiff awarded $1,940.20.
• Warsaw Medical Group vs. John W. Stone. Plaintiff awarded $465.
• William and Renska Stath vs. Shaun and Tammy Hattery. Plaintiffs awarded $523.
• Papakeechie Protective Association vs. Gayle Irene Seidner. Plaintiff awarded $193.60.
• 30 West Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Sharon Bartell, $1,435; Gregory Scott Stephens, $495; Rhonda Braden and John E. Crawford, $610; and Beverly Ruse and Tabitha Syndram, $1,319.75.
• Paul D. Refior awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Franklin D. Hale, $1,632.25; Adrianne Heaton, $3,000; Peter Otero, $1,195.15; and Teresa Weaver, $765.95.
• Debra Collier awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Chante Garner, $132.77, and Katrina Dove, $90.70.
• Etna Green Mobile Home Park awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dale Ewers, $843.76, and Harold W. Teetz Jr., $760.
• Beverly J. Brown vs. Jon Fitzpatrick. Plaintiff awarded $1,033.67.
• D&R Motors Inc. vs. Kelly S. Courtney. Plaintiff awarded $1,466.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael G. Trunes, $226.79; Rebecca J. Overlander, $206.88; Billy Hull, $226.29; Phillip Peconga, $159.94; Hermalinda Rodriguez, $171.02; Richard Svinarich, $115.49; Connie Borkholder, $361.04; Lesa Kay Goble Jefferson, $145; and Earl D. Shepherd, $211.76.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Eddie Abbott, $189.85; Martha Conley, $117.11; Teresa Bailey, $61.10; Joseph P. Bilderback, $275.25; Walter Bauer, $248.43; John T. Daring, $34.28; Debora R. Elkins, $33.42; Susie Elliott, $85.85; Janice K. Wood, $50.03; and Teresa Weaver, $148.30.
• Ryan Beers vs. Norm Crouch. Plaintiff awarded $316.45.
• Garry Miller vs. Eric Grisso. Plaintiff awarded $694.85.
• Timothy Mauk vs. Factory Service Systems. Plaintiff awarded $800.
• Sterling Management Ltd. vs. Ronald A. Wright. Plaintiff awarded $1,905.
• Richard Engle vs. Rhonda Riley. Plaintiff awarded $435.44.
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 restricted 180 days was Alan Myers, Warsaw.
Fined $49.50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Kenneth Jordan, Milford.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in April was Vincent Closson, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January was Kenneth Case, Mentone.
Criminal Trespass - Fined $50 in January and sentenced to three days in jail was Scott Zook, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $50 in January was Ken Shepherd, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in June were Connie J. Hernandez, 34, Milford; Carlos L. Nunez, 24, Warsaw; and Keith A. Starkweather, 20, North Manchester.
Fined $27 in May were Kimberly S. Baney, 35, Warsaw; and Brandy J. Warner, 20, Claypool.
Fined $12 in June were Susanne M. Rippey, 26, Syracuse; Glen H. Vining, 40, Claypool; Jeremy M. Hurst, 21, Syracuse; Ruston D. VanLue, 19, Syracuse; Natalie J. Shelter, 19, Milford; Jeremy D. Cahill, 25, Pierceton; Crystal L. Schutz, 26, Nappanee; and Steven R. Dunnuck, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June were Mary E. Droke, 21, Claypool, and Lindsey R. Hurt, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Sarah A. Holbrook, 17, Leesburg.
Transport Plate Violation - Fined $7 in June was Timothy R. Schmucker, 32, Etna Green.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in June was Sharon A. Ringler, 46, Syracuse.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in June was Troy L. Miller, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Jason D. Lewis, 25, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in August was Richard L. Duncan, 20, Warsaw.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Road - Fined $7 in June was James L. Summers, 51, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in June was Benjamin R. Sweeney, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Janet M. Collins, 56, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in June was Tabatha L. King, 18, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in May was Timothy G. Rodgerson, 20, Syracuse.
False Registration - Fined $7 in June was Daniel Salas, 35, Etna Green.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in March was Brooke L. Shepler, 18, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Judgment (court costs only) in October against Rick J. See, 42, Warsaw.
The following person was assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June was David J. Bennett, 18, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (May) Jose Nunez, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (January) Scott Zook, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - (January) Scott Zook, 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) James G. Katris, 33, Warsaw; (September) Samuel E. Coy, 43, North Manchester.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Rick Flenar vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks a writ of certiorari reversing a June 15 variance granted to Lance Wilhite.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Charles and Roxanne K. Burgess, North Huntington Street, Syracuse, $9,383.91, and Charles and Marvina Boring, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw, $4,874.62.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Charles P. Murphy, EMS C24G Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on contract, plus court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest and court costs: Virginia K. Adair Alicea, South Packerton Road, Claypool, $6,319.65, and Patricia Lyall Knox, New Castle, $3,591.30.
• Richard Orban vs. David A. Melching, EMS T7B Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks that the court dissolve the partnership between Orban and Melching for Carpet Express, LLP. Plaintiff also seeks appointment of a receiver and disposal of the partnership property with division of the proceeds.
• James L. Walmer vs. Coleen E. Blair, West CR 600N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $1,168 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• People's Bank, Bridgeport, Conn., vs. Timothy Brown, East Brookfield Circle North, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on credit card account agreement, plus court costs.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred and court costs: Jeff Pranger, West Main Street, Syracuse, $7,341.88, and Dewayne O'Conner, West CR 100, Warsaw, $7,580.17.
• Walmer Supply Inc. vs. Mike's Heating & Cooling Inc. and Mike's Heating, Cooling & Electric Inc., North CR 925E, North Webster, and Mel Parker, Hartford City, and Mike Parker, North Webster, individually and doing business as Mike's Heating & Cooling. Plaintiff seeks (1) $21,428.48 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court cost and (2) $214.99 for check returned for nonsufficient funds, plus interest and court cost.
• North Lake Auto Inc. vs. Christine Franklin, Norfolk, Va. Plaintiff seeks $10,112.89 for three times the amount of a check on which payment was stopped and for attorney fees, plus court costs.
• Erie Insurance Group vs. Christoph Conkle, South Heron Drive, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $1,004.75 as paid to insured claimant, Daniel Kindig, doing business as Dancor Supply Inc., after a Jan. 6, 1999, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Barker
Krissandra S. Barker, East CR 1400N, Syracuse, and Jason L. Barker, Spokane, Wash. They were married Dec. 2, 1995, and separated June 23, 1990. There is one minor child.
Shaske
Scott Steven Shaske, South CR 1000W, Claypool, and Mary Jo Shaske, West CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 17, 1989, and separated June 19, 1999. There are two minor children.
Tranter
C. Patrick Tranter, East Lynwood Drive, Syracuse, and Jodi Tranter, East Miami Street, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 14, 1989, and separated May 27, 1999. There are three 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 vs. Paul L. Dotson and Fairmont Homes and Connecticut Specialty Insurance group, petitioner/intervenor. Connecticut Specialty Insurance Group awarded $13,385.78 as its share of a jury verdict entered June 15.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Yesenia I. Cruz. Plaintiff awarded $1,026.80 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Mikel Johnson and Dawn Slone, $7,440.10; Timothy Treesh, $6,430.63; and Alonzo Villarreal, $5,438.56.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Ronald Loy, $3,775.10; Jesse Allen, $2,139.13; Mark A. Prater, $2,114; and Kristi Carr, $2,051.85.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Danny D. Reedy. Plaintiff awarded $8,976.34 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Roger Armey, doing business as Armey's Greenleaf Nursery, vs. Preferred Irrigation/Zahm Industries Inc. and Rock Zahm. Plaintiff awarded $4,544.79 from Preferred Irrigation/Zahm Industries Inc., plus interest and court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Betsy Bayne.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Sheryl C. and Michael J. Wills. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $106 per week in child support. June 29.
• Alice and P. Joseph Von Tobel. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $500 per month in child support. June 30.
• Sandra E. and Monty A. Zorn. Couple awarded joint custody of their three minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. June 30.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Alan James and Kathy Macnak.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Key Bank vs. Tommy Lee Wadkins, North High Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $3,153.53 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Harold and Rita Palm vs. Paramount Homes Inc. and Linda Hager, U.S. 6, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek (1) $28,073.69 due on agreement, plus interest, court costs and $5,000 in attorney fees; (2) possession of motor home with sale to satisfy judgment, plus court costs and attorney fees; (3) balances to TAMMAC Corp. and NationsCredit Manufactured Housing Corp., plus court costs and attorney fees; and (4) three times the balance due NationsCredit, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Michael Gulley, EMS B62 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks removal or modification of residence to comply with variance granted, plus court costs and assessment of monetary penalties until compliance is made.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Ray Blosser, North CR 300E, Syracuse, $3,090.69, and Arnold G. Jr. and Deborah L. Hurd, Warsaw, $3,069.62 and $3,230.08.
• American General Finance Inc. vs. Michael L. and Tracie L. Pickering, EMS W17 Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks possession of 60-inch television set due to default on agreement, plus court costs.
• American General Finance vs. Robert A. and Linda Blair, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,164.20 due on note, plus court costs.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA vs. Douglas K. Baumert, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,942.74 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Arnett
Jeffrey Arnett, Normandy Lane, Warsaw, and Rene Lynn Arnett, East Main Street, Warsaw. They were married June 1, 1987, and separated Dec. 15, 1998. There are three minor children.
Hudson
Erica L. Hudson, Ireland Drive, Warsaw, and Steven C. Hudson, Birmingham, Ala. They were married April 15, 1994, and separated Jan. 23, 1999. There are two minor children.
Hyde
Jay A. Hyde, East CR 700N, Leesburg, and Mary Regina Hyde, North Park Avenue, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 13, 1992, and separated June 18, 1999. There are two minor children.
Land
Kimberly S. Land, South Line Street, South Whitley, and Matthew R. Land, Fort Wayne. They were married Aug. 2, 1997, and separated April 13, 1999. There are no minor children.
Loyola/Sanchez
Zenaida Loyola and Hector Loyola Sanchez, West Sycamore Road, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 21, 1989, and separated June 25, 1999. There are two minor children.
Ott
Cristina R. Ott, Goshen, and Christopher D. Ott, West Boston Street, Syracuse. They were married June 20, 1998, and separated June 9, 1999. There are no minor children.
Prater
Pamela Prater, East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Robert Prater, Liberty Mills. They were married Aug. 28, 1993, and separated Jan. 9, 1999. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Valis G. and Janice A. Owens. Plaintiff awarded $9,255.19 by default.
• Aames Capital Corp. vs. Barbara S. Hurd. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $45,304.41, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., assignee of The Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as People's Mortgage Co., vs. Janet A. Jones, et al. Plaintiff awarded $79,794.40 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• The Bank of New York vs. Teresa A. Weaver, et al. Plaintiff awarded $123,133.80 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.
• Novus Services, doing business as Discover, vs. Terrence Osterhoudt. Plaintiff awarded $6,447.48, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Built Right Construction, an Indiana partnership; Ron and Brenda J. Whitaker; and David and Rozanna Niman. After a bench trial, plaintiff awarded $44,087.15, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Jeffrey T. and Deborah L. Green, et al, vs. Wilma O. Rice. A settlement of $150 is approved and case dismissed.
• Eric L., Billy R. and Alicia Crum vs. Heath Brian Allen.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Lynn and Anthony Todd Smith. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $150 per week in child support. June 22.
• Larry Lee and Mary Linda Leasure. June 25.
• Carrie A. (former name Sechrist restored) and John B. Harrold. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. June 29.
• David J. Housouer and Nancy L. (former name Herrick restored). June 30.
• Evelia (former name Vega restored) and Jose Raul Jiron. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. No child support ordered at this time. June 30.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Rebecca L. and Robert A. Larkin.
• Tabitha and Donald Chadwick.
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.
• Crystal Becker, 3233 W. Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $93,430. Debts: $112,998.
• Teresa Deafenbaugh, also known as Terri Deafenbaugh, 1219 Back Forty Circle, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,236. Debts: $30,449.
• Crystal Becker, 3233 W. Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $93,430. Debts: $112,998.
• Gary and Anita Mosier, 7957 W. CR 1200N #2, Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $37,785. Debts: $66,286.
• Sherry Sharp, 15 W. Minkler St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,750. Debts: $27,604.
• Trisha Slagle, 257 E. Wabash St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,855. Debts: $37,263.
• Anna Smock, 2246 W. CR 100S #202, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $13,140. Debts: $114,525.
• Belinda Snyder, 515 Inwood Circle, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,180. Debts: $24,874. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Robert D. Crawford, 35, and Cynthia L. Rednour, 31, both of Southfield Lane, Beaver Dam Lake.
• Virgil Roy Dordon, 34, and Lori Jo Reyes, 38, both of Crystal Flash Road, North Webster.
• Timothy Alan Glatt, 29, and Tara Kay Parsons, 25, both of South Cost-A-Plenty Road, Warsaw.
• Scott E. Thompson, 32, and Kala A. Hively, 40, both of South Jackson Street, Nappanee.
• Crist Allen Schwartz, 23, and Rachel S. Miller, 19, both of West CR 700N, Etna Green.
• Dennis F. Newburry, 52, and Dixie L. Adams, 43, both of Cornwell, Wis.
• Glen Lamar Tharp Jr., 19, and Tiffany Nicole Stump, 17, both of East CR 500N, Leesburg.
• Johnny Keith Duncan, 43, and Patricia J. Gay, 44, both of West Valleyview Drive, Syracuse.
• Scott E. Teel, 39, South Cherry Street, Akron, and Debra I. Michael, 41, South CR 600W, Silver Lake.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jorge G. and Janie M. Diaz $1,581.55; Jennifer C. Buhrt, $1,811.60; Tony L. and Lesa A. Gray, $754.50; Sergio Rico, $1,045.23; Tim A. Reber, $270.64; Alfredo and Adelina L. Garza, $610.99; Robin R. Singletary, $463.05; and John A. and Cindy D. Hutchison, $995.70.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Christopher A. Wooldridge, $188.32; Gregory D. Zorn, $372.97; Dusty Keener, $385.94; Saul Vallin, $418.89; James G. Bullington, $1,984.11; Debra and David A. Forney, $2,440.76; Brian F. England, $283.60; Jason Halsey, $2,058.19; and Ronald D. Mantey, $243.89.
• John Lloyd Properties vs. Kenneth Breeding. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Max A. Montel Estate vs. Jason and Carla Lester. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• NEW Plumbing & Heating awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Tom Crogan, $238.61, and Ellis Marshall, $70.67.
• First Step Finance vs. John C. Brown. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• North Webster/Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael Black, $264.68; Brenda J. Fisher, $182.89; Christina Conwell, $325.20; Patsy L. Ford, $855; Leahann Forney, $180.26; Robert E. Forney, $182.82; Jonathon Stonecipher, $154.25; Barbara A. Secrest, $454.72; Albert E. Parsons, $404.40; and Ron Hile, $344.85.
• Town of Claypool awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Arvil Asher, $35; Shawn Manns, $285.31; Ramon DeLaCruz, $103.43; Penny Mayo, $192.64; and Brandon Prater, $232.
• Warsaw Parks, LLC, vs. Dennis M. Kinsey. Plaintiff awarded $1,305.
• Collier's Commercial Services vs. Don Boocher. Plaintiff awarded $252.76.
• City of Toledo vs. Daniel E. Feeny. Plaintiff awarded $1,131.27.
• Boone Account Recovery Corp. vs. Richard Klingshirn. Plaintiff awarded $1,940.20.
• Warsaw Medical Group vs. John W. Stone. Plaintiff awarded $465.
• William and Renska Stath vs. Shaun and Tammy Hattery. Plaintiffs awarded $523.
• Papakeechie Protective Association vs. Gayle Irene Seidner. Plaintiff awarded $193.60.
• 30 West Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Sharon Bartell, $1,435; Gregory Scott Stephens, $495; Rhonda Braden and John E. Crawford, $610; and Beverly Ruse and Tabitha Syndram, $1,319.75.
• Paul D. Refior awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Franklin D. Hale, $1,632.25; Adrianne Heaton, $3,000; Peter Otero, $1,195.15; and Teresa Weaver, $765.95.
• Debra Collier awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Chante Garner, $132.77, and Katrina Dove, $90.70.
• Etna Green Mobile Home Park awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dale Ewers, $843.76, and Harold W. Teetz Jr., $760.
• Beverly J. Brown vs. Jon Fitzpatrick. Plaintiff awarded $1,033.67.
• D&R Motors Inc. vs. Kelly S. Courtney. Plaintiff awarded $1,466.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Michael G. Trunes, $226.79; Rebecca J. Overlander, $206.88; Billy Hull, $226.29; Phillip Peconga, $159.94; Hermalinda Rodriguez, $171.02; Richard Svinarich, $115.49; Connie Borkholder, $361.04; Lesa Kay Goble Jefferson, $145; and Earl D. Shepherd, $211.76.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Eddie Abbott, $189.85; Martha Conley, $117.11; Teresa Bailey, $61.10; Joseph P. Bilderback, $275.25; Walter Bauer, $248.43; John T. Daring, $34.28; Debora R. Elkins, $33.42; Susie Elliott, $85.85; Janice K. Wood, $50.03; and Teresa Weaver, $148.30.
• Ryan Beers vs. Norm Crouch. Plaintiff awarded $316.45.
• Garry Miller vs. Eric Grisso. Plaintiff awarded $694.85.
• Timothy Mauk vs. Factory Service Systems. Plaintiff awarded $800.
• Sterling Management Ltd. vs. Ronald A. Wright. Plaintiff awarded $1,905.
• Richard Engle vs. Rhonda Riley. Plaintiff awarded $435.44.
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 restricted 180 days was Alan Myers, Warsaw.
Fined $49.50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Kenneth Jordan, Milford.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in April was Vincent Closson, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January was Kenneth Case, Mentone.
Criminal Trespass - Fined $50 in January and sentenced to three days in jail was Scott Zook, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $50 in January was Ken Shepherd, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in June were Connie J. Hernandez, 34, Milford; Carlos L. Nunez, 24, Warsaw; and Keith A. Starkweather, 20, North Manchester.
Fined $27 in May were Kimberly S. Baney, 35, Warsaw; and Brandy J. Warner, 20, Claypool.
Fined $12 in June were Susanne M. Rippey, 26, Syracuse; Glen H. Vining, 40, Claypool; Jeremy M. Hurst, 21, Syracuse; Ruston D. VanLue, 19, Syracuse; Natalie J. Shelter, 19, Milford; Jeremy D. Cahill, 25, Pierceton; Crystal L. Schutz, 26, Nappanee; and Steven R. Dunnuck, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June were Mary E. Droke, 21, Claypool, and Lindsey R. Hurt, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Sarah A. Holbrook, 17, Leesburg.
Transport Plate Violation - Fined $7 in June was Timothy R. Schmucker, 32, Etna Green.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in June was Sharon A. Ringler, 46, Syracuse.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in June was Troy L. Miller, 33, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Jason D. Lewis, 25, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in August was Richard L. Duncan, 20, Warsaw.
Wrong Way On A One-Way Road - Fined $7 in June was James L. Summers, 51, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in June was Benjamin R. Sweeney, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Janet M. Collins, 56, Syracuse.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in June was Tabatha L. King, 18, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in May was Timothy G. Rodgerson, 20, Syracuse.
False Registration - Fined $7 in June was Daniel Salas, 35, Etna Green.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in March was Brooke L. Shepler, 18, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Judgment (court costs only) in October against Rick J. See, 42, Warsaw.
The following person was assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June was David J. Bennett, 18, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (May) Jose Nunez, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (January) Scott Zook, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - (January) Scott Zook, 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) James G. Katris, 33, Warsaw; (September) Samuel E. Coy, 43, North Manchester.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Rick Flenar vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks a writ of certiorari reversing a June 15 variance granted to Lance Wilhite.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Charles and Roxanne K. Burgess, North Huntington Street, Syracuse, $9,383.91, and Charles and Marvina Boring, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw, $4,874.62.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Charles P. Murphy, EMS C24G Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on contract, plus court costs.
• North Central Indiana Collection Agency Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest and court costs: Virginia K. Adair Alicea, South Packerton Road, Claypool, $6,319.65, and Patricia Lyall Knox, New Castle, $3,591.30.
• Richard Orban vs. David A. Melching, EMS T7B Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks that the court dissolve the partnership between Orban and Melching for Carpet Express, LLP. Plaintiff also seeks appointment of a receiver and disposal of the partnership property with division of the proceeds.
• James L. Walmer vs. Coleen E. Blair, West CR 600N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $1,168 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• People's Bank, Bridgeport, Conn., vs. Timothy Brown, East Brookfield Circle North, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks amount due on credit card account agreement, plus court costs.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred and court costs: Jeff Pranger, West Main Street, Syracuse, $7,341.88, and Dewayne O'Conner, West CR 100, Warsaw, $7,580.17.
• Walmer Supply Inc. vs. Mike's Heating & Cooling Inc. and Mike's Heating, Cooling & Electric Inc., North CR 925E, North Webster, and Mel Parker, Hartford City, and Mike Parker, North Webster, individually and doing business as Mike's Heating & Cooling. Plaintiff seeks (1) $21,428.48 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court cost and (2) $214.99 for check returned for nonsufficient funds, plus interest and court cost.
• North Lake Auto Inc. vs. Christine Franklin, Norfolk, Va. Plaintiff seeks $10,112.89 for three times the amount of a check on which payment was stopped and for attorney fees, plus court costs.
• Erie Insurance Group vs. Christoph Conkle, South Heron Drive, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $1,004.75 as paid to insured claimant, Daniel Kindig, doing business as Dancor Supply Inc., after a Jan. 6, 1999, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Barker
Krissandra S. Barker, East CR 1400N, Syracuse, and Jason L. Barker, Spokane, Wash. They were married Dec. 2, 1995, and separated June 23, 1990. There is one minor child.
Shaske
Scott Steven Shaske, South CR 1000W, Claypool, and Mary Jo Shaske, West CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 17, 1989, and separated June 19, 1999. There are two minor children.
Tranter
C. Patrick Tranter, East Lynwood Drive, Syracuse, and Jodi Tranter, East Miami Street, Syracuse. They were married Oct. 14, 1989, and separated May 27, 1999. There are three 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 vs. Paul L. Dotson and Fairmont Homes and Connecticut Specialty Insurance group, petitioner/intervenor. Connecticut Specialty Insurance Group awarded $13,385.78 as its share of a jury verdict entered June 15.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Yesenia I. Cruz. Plaintiff awarded $1,026.80 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Mikel Johnson and Dawn Slone, $7,440.10; Timothy Treesh, $6,430.63; and Alonzo Villarreal, $5,438.56.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, from the following people: Ronald Loy, $3,775.10; Jesse Allen, $2,139.13; Mark A. Prater, $2,114; and Kristi Carr, $2,051.85.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. Danny D. Reedy. Plaintiff awarded $8,976.34 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Roger Armey, doing business as Armey's Greenleaf Nursery, vs. Preferred Irrigation/Zahm Industries Inc. and Rock Zahm. Plaintiff awarded $4,544.79 from Preferred Irrigation/Zahm Industries Inc., plus interest and court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• First Card/FCC National Bank vs. Betsy Bayne.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Sheryl C. and Michael J. Wills. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $106 per week in child support. June 29.
• Alice and P. Joseph Von Tobel. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $500 per month in child support. June 30.
• Sandra E. and Monty A. Zorn. Couple awarded joint custody of their three minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. June 30.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Alan James and Kathy Macnak.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Key Bank vs. Tommy Lee Wadkins, North High Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $3,153.53 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Harold and Rita Palm vs. Paramount Homes Inc. and Linda Hager, U.S. 6, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek (1) $28,073.69 due on agreement, plus interest, court costs and $5,000 in attorney fees; (2) possession of motor home with sale to satisfy judgment, plus court costs and attorney fees; (3) balances to TAMMAC Corp. and NationsCredit Manufactured Housing Corp., plus court costs and attorney fees; and (4) three times the balance due NationsCredit, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Michael Gulley, EMS B62 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks removal or modification of residence to comply with variance granted, plus court costs and assessment of monetary penalties until compliance is made.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Ray Blosser, North CR 300E, Syracuse, $3,090.69, and Arnold G. Jr. and Deborah L. Hurd, Warsaw, $3,069.62 and $3,230.08.
• American General Finance Inc. vs. Michael L. and Tracie L. Pickering, EMS W17 Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks possession of 60-inch television set due to default on agreement, plus court costs.
• American General Finance vs. Robert A. and Linda Blair, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,164.20 due on note, plus court costs.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA vs. Douglas K. Baumert, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,942.74 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Arnett
Jeffrey Arnett, Normandy Lane, Warsaw, and Rene Lynn Arnett, East Main Street, Warsaw. They were married June 1, 1987, and separated Dec. 15, 1998. There are three minor children.
Hudson
Erica L. Hudson, Ireland Drive, Warsaw, and Steven C. Hudson, Birmingham, Ala. They were married April 15, 1994, and separated Jan. 23, 1999. There are two minor children.
Hyde
Jay A. Hyde, East CR 700N, Leesburg, and Mary Regina Hyde, North Park Avenue, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 13, 1992, and separated June 18, 1999. There are two minor children.
Land
Kimberly S. Land, South Line Street, South Whitley, and Matthew R. Land, Fort Wayne. They were married Aug. 2, 1997, and separated April 13, 1999. There are no minor children.
Loyola/Sanchez
Zenaida Loyola and Hector Loyola Sanchez, West Sycamore Road, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 21, 1989, and separated June 25, 1999. There are two minor children.
Ott
Cristina R. Ott, Goshen, and Christopher D. Ott, West Boston Street, Syracuse. They were married June 20, 1998, and separated June 9, 1999. There are no minor children.
Prater
Pamela Prater, East Clark Street, Warsaw, and Robert Prater, Liberty Mills. They were married Aug. 28, 1993, and separated Jan. 9, 1999. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Valis G. and Janice A. Owens. Plaintiff awarded $9,255.19 by default.
• Aames Capital Corp. vs. Barbara S. Hurd. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $45,304.41, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp., assignee of The Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as People's Mortgage Co., vs. Janet A. Jones, et al. Plaintiff awarded $79,794.40 by default, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• The Bank of New York vs. Teresa A. Weaver, et al. Plaintiff awarded $123,133.80 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.
• Novus Services, doing business as Discover, vs. Terrence Osterhoudt. Plaintiff awarded $6,447.48, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone vs. Built Right Construction, an Indiana partnership; Ron and Brenda J. Whitaker; and David and Rozanna Niman. After a bench trial, plaintiff awarded $44,087.15, plus interest, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Jeffrey T. and Deborah L. Green, et al, vs. Wilma O. Rice. A settlement of $150 is approved and case dismissed.
• Eric L., Billy R. and Alicia Crum vs. Heath Brian Allen.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Lynn and Anthony Todd Smith. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $150 per week in child support. June 22.
• Larry Lee and Mary Linda Leasure. June 25.
• Carrie A. (former name Sechrist restored) and John B. Harrold. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. June 29.
• David J. Housouer and Nancy L. (former name Herrick restored). June 30.
• Evelia (former name Vega restored) and Jose Raul Jiron. Mother awarded custody of couple's four minor children. No child support ordered at this time. June 30.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Rebecca L. and Robert A. Larkin.
• Tabitha and Donald Chadwick.
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.
• Crystal Becker, 3233 W. Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $93,430. Debts: $112,998.
• Teresa Deafenbaugh, also known as Terri Deafenbaugh, 1219 Back Forty Circle, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,236. Debts: $30,449.
• Crystal Becker, 3233 W. Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $93,430. Debts: $112,998.
• Gary and Anita Mosier, 7957 W. CR 1200N #2, Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $37,785. Debts: $66,286.
• Sherry Sharp, 15 W. Minkler St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,750. Debts: $27,604.
• Trisha Slagle, 257 E. Wabash St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,855. Debts: $37,263.
• Anna Smock, 2246 W. CR 100S #202, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $13,140. Debts: $114,525.
• Belinda Snyder, 515 Inwood Circle, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,180. Debts: $24,874. [[In-content Ad]]
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