Times-Union Court News 07-18-2000
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:
• Jerry L. Knight, 35, and Lora Mae Fisher, 23, both of North Hickory Street, Claypool.
• Joshua Paul Holt, 21, Oriole Lane, Warsaw, and Cherish Beam, 19, South Packerton Road, Warsaw.
• Carl R. Greene, 64, Robin Drive, Warsaw,and Luann Stafford, 45, West CR 1400N, North Manchester.
• Richard Starkweather, 27, and Jennifer Lynn Hicks, 25, both of East Sycamore Street, Silver Lake.
• Eric Arthur Kolberg, 25, West Fourth Street, Milford, and Heidi Luann DeMein, 21, East Lincoln Street, Nappanee.
• Kent A. Mosher, 37, Main Street, Larwill, and Deborah M. Parson, 35, Pierceton.
• Benjamin Ronald Grubbs, 21, North Stoneburner Road, Warsaw, and Sara Ashley Howard, 18, Woodcliff Drive, Warsaw.
• David A. Kline, 36, South Buffalo Street, North Manchester, and Julie Ann Slusher, 20, South CR 300E, Claypool.
• Scott A. Herbst, 33, and Laurie Ann DeMunck, 21, both of West CR 600N, Warsaw.
• Derek Alan Pike, 26, Anderson, and Kendra Joann Hidlebaugh, 22, Scheilder Drive, Warsaw.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $54 in April was Jason A. Rowland, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June were Joseph K. Fugate, 26, Pierceton; Jared D. Hood, 16, Winona Lake; Rita A. Duchane, 42, North Manchester; Robert W. Pundt, 28, Burket; Andrew J. Westafer, 20, Bourbon; Ashley B. Martin, 16, Warsaw; Brandy M. Webb, 19, Warsaw; and Kara Kesler, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May were Wade A. Hall, 39, Etna Green; and Chris A. Sterling, 34, Nappanee.
Fined $27 in September was Shawn W. Hall, 26, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in August was T.D. Avey, 21, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in June were Kristin E. Eby, 27, North Webster; Stacy M. Shipley, 17, Cromwell; Angela L. Moore, 27, Burket; Thomas J. Stump, 51, Mentone; Joshua J. Hollinger, 19, Warsaw; and Gared V. Peters, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in May were Robert E. Miles, 51, Syracuse, and Patrick L. Robinson, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April was James B. Breece, 27, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in March were Ralph B. Sweet, 20, Warsaw, and Terri K. Mitchell, 35, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was William L. Cunningham, 39, Akron.
Judgment (court costs only) in May against Jeffrey C. Guynn, 39, Cromwell.
Permitting Unlicensed Driver To Drive - Fined $7 in June was James B. Heintzelman, 39, Cromwell.
Failure To Stop For A Train Signal - Fined $7 in June was Christina G. Espinoza, 61, Warsaw.
Parking In Violation Of Traffic Lane - Fined $2 in June was Thomas A. Knisely, 47, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in June was Derek M. Custer, 19, Milford.
Fined $7 in was May was Emily G. Clark, 22, North Webster.
Fined $7 in December was Martha E. Stoelting, 52, Syracuse.
No Registration - Fined $7 in June was Joshua G. Goon, 17, Leesburg.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in May was Melinda K. Foreman, 24, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in June were Danielle R. Odem, 34, Warsaw, and Brent D.Faudree, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Stephen M. Rudisel, 18, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in March was Sandra R. Skerritt, 37, Warsaw.
Failure To Use Headlights - Fined $7 in May was Juan Esqueda, 22, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in June was Darrin M. Conley, 31, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Deanna L. Thomas, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Sheila M. Robinson, 29, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in March was Terri K. Mitchell, 35, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in August for each of two counts was Matthew R. Manuel, 21, Pierceton.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in January was Jackson M. Pruit, 31, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in September was Jeffery K. Warner, 20, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in August was Matthew R. Manuel, 21, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in June was Matthew A. Lucas, 22, Warsaw.
Permitting A Violation - Fined $7 in June was Suzanne M. Sullivan, 49, Syracuse.
Failure To Possess Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $7 in May was Susan M. Smith, 26, Winona Lake.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were Adam L. Scott, 21, Warsaw; Rachel M. Gearhart, 26, Warsaw; Kyle Hunsberger, 17, Milford; and Ricky L. Canaday, 42, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in May were Jeremiah J. Harmon, 19, Warsaw; Shane G. Menzie, 26, Pierceton; Dwayne A. Cooper, 37, North Webster; Stephanie D. Smith, 27, Pierceton; Robert W. de Somer, 34, 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) Coleen E. Yocum, 22, Bourbon; Jeffrey A. Holladay, 42, Warsaw; Anthony D. Bellamy, 26, Claypool; Douglas Beller, 48, Rochester; Stephen L. Miller, 17, Winona Lake.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Anonymous patient vs. William Hambright and Counseling Associates. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damages resulting from defendants' alleged wrongful acts and punitive damages to punish defendants and dissuade future parties from engaging in similar activities, plus court costs.
• National City Bank vs. Mike and Trudy L. Kimes, EMS B73 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,697.72 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Thomas W. and Laurnell J. White vs. William B. Elyea, Dayton, Ohio. Plaintiffs seek a declaratory judgment as to the exact location of the boundary line between the Whites' property and Elyea's property in Mock's Park, Tippecanoe Township. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Chris M. and Adora Harmon, South Indiana Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,303.32 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Ebbets Partners Ltd., assignee of Keybank USA, vs. Jeffrey A. Albright, Ivywood Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,908.11 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• FSF Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: John D. Rhoades, Walnut Street, North Manchester, $5,929.97; Michele L. Abner-Ostrander, Ligonier, $6,098.11; and Robert E. and Sharon L. Brown, Lakelawn Drive, Winona Lake, $5,471.13.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Linda L. Dumke Bradley, Millersburg, $3,374.54; Serritha D. Frame Peterson, South Country Club Road, Warsaw, $4,655.73; Garry L. Cole and Donna Upchurch, North Mulberry Street, North Webster, $5,171.92; Richard D. Hyde, Cambridge Drive, Warsaw, $4,371.02; Martha L. Kenoshmeg, Railroad Street, Etna Green, $4,847.34; and Kenneth Lee Turner, Wooster Road, Warsaw, $3,282.23.
• National City Bank v. David J. Jackson, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $10,313.19 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Bank One/NA, as trustee of First National Bank of Chicago, vs. Mark L. and Debra S. Miller, East CR 600S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $72,045.77 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Homer Schmucker, doing business as Schmucker Enterprises, vs. Richard Miller, doing business as R&J Transport. Plaintiff seeks $3,350 due on account, plus court cost.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on credit card agreements, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Terry and Ann Halfacre, Silver Lake, $1,906.57; Chad A. Miller, East Smith Street, Warsaw, $299.03; and Ronald D. Krill, North CR 700E, Warsaw, $920.50.
Marriage Dissolutions
Back
April M. Back, Mentone, and Todd S. Back, South Country Club Road, Warsaw. They were married June 11, 1994, and separated April 9, 2000. There are two minor children.
Baker
Angela R. Baker, Ind. 13S, North Manchester, and Christopher Michael Baker, North Franklin Street, Mentone. They were married Dec. 2, 1999, and separated June 16, 2000. There is one minor child.
Davis
James Davis, South Country Club Road, Warsaw, and Krystal Richey Davis, Ind. 25W, Burket. They were married May 20, 2000, and separated June 30, 2000. There is one minor child.
Whitridge
Janice F. Whitridge, Tippecanoe Drive, Syracuse, and William M. Whitridge, East Chicago Street, Syracuse. They were married March 22, 1997, and separated Oct. 5, 1999. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Dawn K. Ostrow. Plaintiff awarded $3,903.67 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank vs. Abraham and Donna Gonzalez. Plaintiff awarded $2,782.18 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Gregory W. Chalfin. Plaintiff awarded $2,647.86 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Terry D. Mudd. Plaintiff awarded $1,511.59, plus interest and court costs
• Patricia K. Buskirk vs. John and Tina Bullington. Plaintiff awarded $5,159.37 by default, plus court costs.
• FSF Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, against the following people: Mary A. Miller, $4,277.57; Chad Goble and Karen A. Dove, $5,129.97; Teresa L. George, $5,934.39; Rocky D. Bays, $4,427.47; Rex A. and Christy M. Evans, $4,477.05; and Sarah E. Hein, $4,548.96.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, against the following people: Gene H. Denz, $9,199.55, and Scott A. Estep, $6,370.86.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Dale Gillaspie vs. Mark Fuller.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank vs. Tisha L. and John T. Crouse. This case is dismissed against Tisha L. Crouse only.
• Beckman Lawson, LLP, vs. Robert D. and Becky Smith.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Mary and Daniel Stamper. July 6.
• Karen K. (former name Ellis restored) and Douglas E. Ripple. July 10.
• Tammy and Vincent L. Zon. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $35 per week in child support. July 12.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Verdonna L. Huey vs. Derrick C. Bendorf, North CR 650W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a July 8, 1998, auto accident on North Lake Street. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of John Hand) vs. Andrew McDowell, EMS T26 Lane, Leesburg, and Tisha Crouse, North West Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,291.52 from McDowell and $2,821.21 from Crouse as paid to insured claimant, Hand, after two Dec. 30, 1999, auto accidents at the intersection of North Detroit Street and Plaza Drive North, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Violet B. Gard vs. AT&T, doing business as Marcus Cable, Indianapolis, and East Winona Avenue Strip Mall, also known as Keogh Family Ltd. Partnership, North Lake Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries suffered in a Dec. 16, 1999, fall at the Winona Avenue facility. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Matthew T. and Lora Flowers, South Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,011.69 due on assigned account, plus court costs.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc., formerly known as Compass Receivables Mgt. Corp., vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Chris and Wilfred M. Rensberger, West Market Street, Warsaw, $1,160.19; Susan L. Mee, North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse, $221.77; Teresa Blankenship, North CR 250E, Milford, $203.53; Gerald and Mary Hensley, South Main Street, Etna Green, $2,201.73; Lester Cannon, North Murphy Lane, Warsaw, $4,994.93; and Jenna S. Cannon, Ind. 19N, Etna Green, $28.49.
• Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, vs. Jack L. Copenhaver, South Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,747.61 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Name Changes
• Mary Lampkin seeks to change the names of her minor children from Warren Andrew Naus, Kaleb Jonathan Naus and Austin Stephen Naus to Warren Andrew Lampkin, Kaleb Jonathan Lampkin and Austin Stephen Lampkin, respectively.
Marriage Dissolutions
Carlin
Patricia L. Carlin, Chestnut Avenue, Winona Lake, and Roy E. Carlin, Winona Lake. They were married April 1, 2000, and separated June 28, 2000. There are no minor children.
Laker
John D. Laker, Leesburg, and Nancy R. Laker, Brubaker, Street, Leesburg. They were married May 15, 1989, and separated June 6, 2000. There are no minor child.
Ousley
Jackie Ousley, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, and Gary Ousley, Church Street, Pierceton. They were married June 15, 1996, and separated April 10, 2000. There are no minor children.
Randolph
Scott and Gail Randolph, Pittsburgh Street, Syracuse. They were married Jan. 8, 1977, and separated July 10, 2000. There is one minor child.
Slone
Dottie L. and Vincent E. Slone, East Anchorage Road, Warsaw. They were married March 16, 1991, and separated June 29, 2000. There are two minor children.
Tackett
Pamela Kay Tackett, East Syracuse Street, Milford, and Bruce James Tackett, address unknown. They were married Sept. 13, 1996, and separated Nov. 30, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Wilma Wood vs. Don and Laura Bixel. Summary judgment awarded in favor of plaintiff and title to real estate is quieted, with the Bixels ordered to remove the carport from Wood's garage. Plaintiff also awarded court costs.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. William Julian. Plaintiff awarded $5,164.06, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Bernice and John Austin Bellamy vs. Michael P. O'Connell and Economy Fire and Casualty Insurance, doing business as St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• The Chase Manhattan Bank vs. Charles P. Murphy and Charles R. Andrew.
• Manufacturers Traders & Trust Co. vs. Lee R. Bentley, et al.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Debbie L. Marsillet, United Recovery Services Inc. and Martin Financial Management.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Hattie L. and Timothy J. Pennington. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $112 per week in child support. July 7.
• Martha H. and William J. Davis. Father awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Mother ordered to pay $72 per week in child support. July 10.
• John Bueford and Bobbi Jo Salmons. July 10.
• Gregory M. and Sabrina Stoddard. July 11.
• Mary M. and Monico Moreno Jr. Mother awarded custody of two of couple's three minor children; the court does not have jurisdiction over the couple's third child. Father ordered to pay $106 per week in child support. July 11.
• Christine Sue (former name Uhlig restored) and Tony Michael Himes. July 11.
• Rachael (former name Evans restored) and Ray Belcher. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $36 per week in child support. July 11.
• Lee Ann and Bret Matthew Richardson. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $152 bi-weekly in child support. July 12.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Todd and Tracy Brown.
Other Action
• Nancy Olivares vs. the estate of Lena L. Warner, Jean A. Koher and Joan E. Stoelting.
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.
• Jason Brown, 503 N. Clark St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $31,085. Debts: $47,563.
• Etta Isbell, 653-D Walter Way, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,063. Debts: $15,104.
• Todd Newcomer and Diana Newcomer, also known as Diana Barnett, 113 Meadows, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,830. Debts: $32,005.
• Clifford Ogle, 1302 Ewing Road, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,250. Debts: $37,655.
• Valis and Janice Owens, 1013 S. Union St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $44,482. Debts: $45,222.
• Shannon Rentschler, 5121 S. CR 200E, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,600. Debts: $9,069.
• Paul and Angela Riggs, 340 E. Levi Lee, Road #78, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $38,275. Debts: $51,464.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Jerry L. Knight, 35, and Lora Mae Fisher, 23, both of North Hickory Street, Claypool.
• Joshua Paul Holt, 21, Oriole Lane, Warsaw, and Cherish Beam, 19, South Packerton Road, Warsaw.
• Carl R. Greene, 64, Robin Drive, Warsaw,and Luann Stafford, 45, West CR 1400N, North Manchester.
• Richard Starkweather, 27, and Jennifer Lynn Hicks, 25, both of East Sycamore Street, Silver Lake.
• Eric Arthur Kolberg, 25, West Fourth Street, Milford, and Heidi Luann DeMein, 21, East Lincoln Street, Nappanee.
• Kent A. Mosher, 37, Main Street, Larwill, and Deborah M. Parson, 35, Pierceton.
• Benjamin Ronald Grubbs, 21, North Stoneburner Road, Warsaw, and Sara Ashley Howard, 18, Woodcliff Drive, Warsaw.
• David A. Kline, 36, South Buffalo Street, North Manchester, and Julie Ann Slusher, 20, South CR 300E, Claypool.
• Scott A. Herbst, 33, and Laurie Ann DeMunck, 21, both of West CR 600N, Warsaw.
• Derek Alan Pike, 26, Anderson, and Kendra Joann Hidlebaugh, 22, Scheilder Drive, Warsaw.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $54 in April was Jason A. Rowland, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June were Joseph K. Fugate, 26, Pierceton; Jared D. Hood, 16, Winona Lake; Rita A. Duchane, 42, North Manchester; Robert W. Pundt, 28, Burket; Andrew J. Westafer, 20, Bourbon; Ashley B. Martin, 16, Warsaw; Brandy M. Webb, 19, Warsaw; and Kara Kesler, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in May were Wade A. Hall, 39, Etna Green; and Chris A. Sterling, 34, Nappanee.
Fined $27 in September was Shawn W. Hall, 26, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in August was T.D. Avey, 21, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in June were Kristin E. Eby, 27, North Webster; Stacy M. Shipley, 17, Cromwell; Angela L. Moore, 27, Burket; Thomas J. Stump, 51, Mentone; Joshua J. Hollinger, 19, Warsaw; and Gared V. Peters, 18, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in May were Robert E. Miles, 51, Syracuse, and Patrick L. Robinson, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in April was James B. Breece, 27, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in March were Ralph B. Sweet, 20, Warsaw, and Terri K. Mitchell, 35, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was William L. Cunningham, 39, Akron.
Judgment (court costs only) in May against Jeffrey C. Guynn, 39, Cromwell.
Permitting Unlicensed Driver To Drive - Fined $7 in June was James B. Heintzelman, 39, Cromwell.
Failure To Stop For A Train Signal - Fined $7 in June was Christina G. Espinoza, 61, Warsaw.
Parking In Violation Of Traffic Lane - Fined $2 in June was Thomas A. Knisely, 47, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in June was Derek M. Custer, 19, Milford.
Fined $7 in was May was Emily G. Clark, 22, North Webster.
Fined $7 in December was Martha E. Stoelting, 52, Syracuse.
No Registration - Fined $7 in June was Joshua G. Goon, 17, Leesburg.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in May was Melinda K. Foreman, 24, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in June were Danielle R. Odem, 34, Warsaw, and Brent D.Faudree, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Stephen M. Rudisel, 18, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in March was Sandra R. Skerritt, 37, Warsaw.
Failure To Use Headlights - Fined $7 in May was Juan Esqueda, 22, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in June was Darrin M. Conley, 31, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in February was Deanna L. Thomas, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Sheila M. Robinson, 29, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in March was Terri K. Mitchell, 35, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in August for each of two counts was Matthew R. Manuel, 21, Pierceton.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in January was Jackson M. Pruit, 31, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in September was Jeffery K. Warner, 20, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in August was Matthew R. Manuel, 21, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in June was Matthew A. Lucas, 22, Warsaw.
Permitting A Violation - Fined $7 in June was Suzanne M. Sullivan, 49, Syracuse.
Failure To Possess Hunting Or Fishing License - Fined $7 in May was Susan M. Smith, 26, Winona Lake.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June were Adam L. Scott, 21, Warsaw; Rachel M. Gearhart, 26, Warsaw; Kyle Hunsberger, 17, Milford; and Ricky L. Canaday, 42, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in May were Jeremiah J. Harmon, 19, Warsaw; Shane G. Menzie, 26, Pierceton; Dwayne A. Cooper, 37, North Webster; Stephanie D. Smith, 27, Pierceton; Robert W. de Somer, 34, 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) Coleen E. Yocum, 22, Bourbon; Jeffrey A. Holladay, 42, Warsaw; Anthony D. Bellamy, 26, Claypool; Douglas Beller, 48, Rochester; Stephen L. Miller, 17, Winona Lake.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Anonymous patient vs. William Hambright and Counseling Associates. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damages resulting from defendants' alleged wrongful acts and punitive damages to punish defendants and dissuade future parties from engaging in similar activities, plus court costs.
• National City Bank vs. Mike and Trudy L. Kimes, EMS B73 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,697.72 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Thomas W. and Laurnell J. White vs. William B. Elyea, Dayton, Ohio. Plaintiffs seek a declaratory judgment as to the exact location of the boundary line between the Whites' property and Elyea's property in Mock's Park, Tippecanoe Township. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Chris M. and Adora Harmon, South Indiana Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,303.32 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Ebbets Partners Ltd., assignee of Keybank USA, vs. Jeffrey A. Albright, Ivywood Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,908.11 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• FSF Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: John D. Rhoades, Walnut Street, North Manchester, $5,929.97; Michele L. Abner-Ostrander, Ligonier, $6,098.11; and Robert E. and Sharon L. Brown, Lakelawn Drive, Winona Lake, $5,471.13.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Linda L. Dumke Bradley, Millersburg, $3,374.54; Serritha D. Frame Peterson, South Country Club Road, Warsaw, $4,655.73; Garry L. Cole and Donna Upchurch, North Mulberry Street, North Webster, $5,171.92; Richard D. Hyde, Cambridge Drive, Warsaw, $4,371.02; Martha L. Kenoshmeg, Railroad Street, Etna Green, $4,847.34; and Kenneth Lee Turner, Wooster Road, Warsaw, $3,282.23.
• National City Bank v. David J. Jackson, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $10,313.19 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Bank One/NA, as trustee of First National Bank of Chicago, vs. Mark L. and Debra S. Miller, East CR 600S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $72,045.77 due on note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Homer Schmucker, doing business as Schmucker Enterprises, vs. Richard Miller, doing business as R&J Transport. Plaintiff seeks $3,350 due on account, plus court cost.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on credit card agreements, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Terry and Ann Halfacre, Silver Lake, $1,906.57; Chad A. Miller, East Smith Street, Warsaw, $299.03; and Ronald D. Krill, North CR 700E, Warsaw, $920.50.
Marriage Dissolutions
Back
April M. Back, Mentone, and Todd S. Back, South Country Club Road, Warsaw. They were married June 11, 1994, and separated April 9, 2000. There are two minor children.
Baker
Angela R. Baker, Ind. 13S, North Manchester, and Christopher Michael Baker, North Franklin Street, Mentone. They were married Dec. 2, 1999, and separated June 16, 2000. There is one minor child.
Davis
James Davis, South Country Club Road, Warsaw, and Krystal Richey Davis, Ind. 25W, Burket. They were married May 20, 2000, and separated June 30, 2000. There is one minor child.
Whitridge
Janice F. Whitridge, Tippecanoe Drive, Syracuse, and William M. Whitridge, East Chicago Street, Syracuse. They were married March 22, 1997, and separated Oct. 5, 1999. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Dawn K. Ostrow. Plaintiff awarded $3,903.67 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• National City Bank vs. Abraham and Donna Gonzalez. Plaintiff awarded $2,782.18 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Gregory W. Chalfin. Plaintiff awarded $2,647.86 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Terry D. Mudd. Plaintiff awarded $1,511.59, plus interest and court costs
• Patricia K. Buskirk vs. John and Tina Bullington. Plaintiff awarded $5,159.37 by default, plus court costs.
• FSF Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, against the following people: Mary A. Miller, $4,277.57; Chad Goble and Karen A. Dove, $5,129.97; Teresa L. George, $5,934.39; Rocky D. Bays, $4,427.47; Rex A. and Christy M. Evans, $4,477.05; and Sarah E. Hein, $4,548.96.
• Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, against the following people: Gene H. Denz, $9,199.55, and Scott A. Estep, $6,370.86.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Dale Gillaspie vs. Mark Fuller.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• National City Bank vs. Tisha L. and John T. Crouse. This case is dismissed against Tisha L. Crouse only.
• Beckman Lawson, LLP, vs. Robert D. and Becky Smith.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Mary and Daniel Stamper. July 6.
• Karen K. (former name Ellis restored) and Douglas E. Ripple. July 10.
• Tammy and Vincent L. Zon. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $35 per week in child support. July 12.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Verdonna L. Huey vs. Derrick C. Bendorf, North CR 650W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a July 8, 1998, auto accident on North Lake Street. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of John Hand) vs. Andrew McDowell, EMS T26 Lane, Leesburg, and Tisha Crouse, North West Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,291.52 from McDowell and $2,821.21 from Crouse as paid to insured claimant, Hand, after two Dec. 30, 1999, auto accidents at the intersection of North Detroit Street and Plaza Drive North, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Violet B. Gard vs. AT&T, doing business as Marcus Cable, Indianapolis, and East Winona Avenue Strip Mall, also known as Keogh Family Ltd. Partnership, North Lake Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries suffered in a Dec. 16, 1999, fall at the Winona Avenue facility. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Matthew T. and Lora Flowers, South Zimmer Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,011.69 due on assigned account, plus court costs.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc., formerly known as Compass Receivables Mgt. Corp., vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Chris and Wilfred M. Rensberger, West Market Street, Warsaw, $1,160.19; Susan L. Mee, North Turkey Creek Road, Syracuse, $221.77; Teresa Blankenship, North CR 250E, Milford, $203.53; Gerald and Mary Hensley, South Main Street, Etna Green, $2,201.73; Lester Cannon, North Murphy Lane, Warsaw, $4,994.93; and Jenna S. Cannon, Ind. 19N, Etna Green, $28.49.
• Portfolio Recovery Associates, LLC, vs. Jack L. Copenhaver, South Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,747.61 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Name Changes
• Mary Lampkin seeks to change the names of her minor children from Warren Andrew Naus, Kaleb Jonathan Naus and Austin Stephen Naus to Warren Andrew Lampkin, Kaleb Jonathan Lampkin and Austin Stephen Lampkin, respectively.
Marriage Dissolutions
Carlin
Patricia L. Carlin, Chestnut Avenue, Winona Lake, and Roy E. Carlin, Winona Lake. They were married April 1, 2000, and separated June 28, 2000. There are no minor children.
Laker
John D. Laker, Leesburg, and Nancy R. Laker, Brubaker, Street, Leesburg. They were married May 15, 1989, and separated June 6, 2000. There are no minor child.
Ousley
Jackie Ousley, U.S. 30E, Pierceton, and Gary Ousley, Church Street, Pierceton. They were married June 15, 1996, and separated April 10, 2000. There are no minor children.
Randolph
Scott and Gail Randolph, Pittsburgh Street, Syracuse. They were married Jan. 8, 1977, and separated July 10, 2000. There is one minor child.
Slone
Dottie L. and Vincent E. Slone, East Anchorage Road, Warsaw. They were married March 16, 1991, and separated June 29, 2000. There are two minor children.
Tackett
Pamela Kay Tackett, East Syracuse Street, Milford, and Bruce James Tackett, address unknown. They were married Sept. 13, 1996, and separated Nov. 30, 1998. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Wilma Wood vs. Don and Laura Bixel. Summary judgment awarded in favor of plaintiff and title to real estate is quieted, with the Bixels ordered to remove the carport from Wood's garage. Plaintiff also awarded court costs.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. William Julian. Plaintiff awarded $5,164.06, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Bernice and John Austin Bellamy vs. Michael P. O'Connell and Economy Fire and Casualty Insurance, doing business as St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• The Chase Manhattan Bank vs. Charles P. Murphy and Charles R. Andrew.
• Manufacturers Traders & Trust Co. vs. Lee R. Bentley, et al.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Debbie L. Marsillet, United Recovery Services Inc. and Martin Financial Management.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Hattie L. and Timothy J. Pennington. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $112 per week in child support. July 7.
• Martha H. and William J. Davis. Father awarded custody of couple's four minor children. Mother ordered to pay $72 per week in child support. July 10.
• John Bueford and Bobbi Jo Salmons. July 10.
• Gregory M. and Sabrina Stoddard. July 11.
• Mary M. and Monico Moreno Jr. Mother awarded custody of two of couple's three minor children; the court does not have jurisdiction over the couple's third child. Father ordered to pay $106 per week in child support. July 11.
• Christine Sue (former name Uhlig restored) and Tony Michael Himes. July 11.
• Rachael (former name Evans restored) and Ray Belcher. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $36 per week in child support. July 11.
• Lee Ann and Bret Matthew Richardson. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $152 bi-weekly in child support. July 12.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Todd and Tracy Brown.
Other Action
• Nancy Olivares vs. the estate of Lena L. Warner, Jean A. Koher and Joan E. Stoelting.
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.
• Jason Brown, 503 N. Clark St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $31,085. Debts: $47,563.
• Etta Isbell, 653-D Walter Way, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,063. Debts: $15,104.
• Todd Newcomer and Diana Newcomer, also known as Diana Barnett, 113 Meadows, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,830. Debts: $32,005.
• Clifford Ogle, 1302 Ewing Road, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,250. Debts: $37,655.
• Valis and Janice Owens, 1013 S. Union St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $44,482. Debts: $45,222.
• Shannon Rentschler, 5121 S. CR 200E, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,600. Debts: $9,069.
• Paul and Angela Riggs, 340 E. Levi Lee, Road #78, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $38,275. Debts: $51,464.
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