Times-Union Court News 07-27-1999
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:
• Lathan Dwayne Gareiss, 23, Fort Myers, Fla., and Melissa Jane Skerritt, 20, Clearwater Drive, Warsaw.
• Lawrence Lamar Firestone, 22, and Kristen Marie Sigler, 20, both of North Eastshore Drive, Syracuse.
• Jeremy David VanLue, 27, West Hillside Drive, Syracuse, and Shawna Sue Miller, 27, EMS D22D Lane, Syracuse.
• Sean William Koos, 27, and Elaina Ann Espinoza, 29, both of Sandpiper Drive, Warsaw.
• Samuel F. Lozier, 39, East CR 100N, Pierceton, and Dreama K. Gardner, 43, Peru.
• Andrew Merchant Jordan, 29, and Jenelle Ami Gonzalez, 25, both of Brooklyn, Ohio.
• Kevin Leonard Zickefoose, 22, and Kristy Ann Corner, 19, both of East Garfield Street, Warsaw.
• John N. Burnau, 35, and Doreen L. O'Connor, 35, both of Brookview Avenue, Warsaw.
• Matthew Richard Fuller, 20, Ind. 13N, North Webster, and Cortney Joan Horn, 22, North Fifth Trail, North Webster.
• Randy K. Skinner, 33, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake, and Valerie Ann Frye, 28, Glad Street, Warsaw.
• Patrick M. Hughie, 37, and Tonya L. Enyart, 37, both of Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• John A. Simmons Jr., 40, North Pleasant Grove, Syracuse, and Susan E. Neff, 41, Harkless Drive, Syracuse.
• Randall William Burnett, 25, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw, and Angela Marie Marcuccilli, 23, Heritage Lane, Warsaw.
• John T. Bruff, 32, South Bend, and Stacy A. Grow, 30, East CR 225S, Winona 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:
• Lois Smith Cobb vs. James Conley. Plaintiff awarded $905.
• Lori Ann Pundt vs. Carl Clevenger. Plaintiff awarded $1.204.58.
• Garry Miller vs. Dan J. Chamberlin. Plaintiff awarded $362.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Burl E. Crace, $271.82; Heather Payne, $166.51; Samantha S. Laughlin, $337.65; Bill Patrick Sr., $210.79; Tina and Michael Mills Jr., $495.50; Ron and Tracy Landis, $33.12; Sandra J. Hall, $220.97; and Robert J. Sears, $297.37.
• Professional Account Services vs. Rachel Hamilton. Plaintiff awarded $911.42.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeremy A. and Tracy G. Garber, $1,676.14; Dusty S. Keener, $2,603.66; Evlyn Wooldridge, $580; Joseph A. Warren, $1,210.40; Sandra Scholl, $880.47; and Vickie G. Prater, $460.28.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. vs. Clark Green. Plaintiff awarded $519.56.
• Bryon Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ric Hernandez, $736.68, and Richard Allen, $192.17.
• Nutritional Research Associates Inc. vs. Eric L. Decker. Plaintiff awarded $996.62.
• NEW Plumbing & Heating vs. Chad H. Hartman. Plaintiff awarded $128.62.
• Glen Ruch vs. Mike Teske. Plaintiff awarded $1,200.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Jason Halsey. Plaintiff awarded $2,058.19.
• Weed Septic Tank Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeff Doins, $129.83, and Steve Turley, $134.92.
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 $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in April was Angel Gonsalez, Etna Green.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in July was Gregory Marsh, Warsaw.
Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) in December against and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Michael Lee, Warsaw.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - Fined $100 in December and ordered to perform four days of community service was Robert Vernatter, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in July was Amy N. Callahan, 17, Rochester.
Fined $27 in June were Quinn W. Olinger, 21, North Manchester; Terry L. Stump, 42, Milford; Joshua N. DeGood, 16, Syracuse; Bradly E. Neer, 23, Pierceton; and Jennifer L. Ellison, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April was Andres T. Ramos, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June were Robert D. Blocher, 39, Pierceton; Ronnie L. Castro, 23, Milford; Marina Rodriguez, 20, Warsaw; Phillip T. Chandler, 18, Pierceton; Teresa L. Lisenbee, 35, Warsaw; Richard E. Green, 20, Syracuse; and Melissa S. Tyler, 23, Warsaw.
Find $12 in February was Jonathan D. Hill, 25, North Webster.
Fined $7 in July was Angela M. Estep, 17, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in June were Jason J. Nine, 25, Syracuse, and Joshua L. Winebrenner, 17, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in May was Ronnie W. Harris Jr., 22, Pierceton.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in June was Ezequiel Sanchez, 50, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in June was Nicholas W. Christine, 21, Leesburg.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in June was Christopher L. Robinson, 23, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in May was Domingo Melendez, 20, Milford.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $20 in May was Cheryl H. Overmyer, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Dana K. Burke, 41, North Webster.
False Registration - Fined $7 in March were Mark A. Moist, 24, Syracuse, and Juan Gallegos, 18, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in March was Juan Gallegos, 18, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Display Excise Decal - Fined $7 in June was Scott L. Zook, 32, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June was Jason D. Dugger, 18, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (June) Terry Erhart, Pierceton (two counts).
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (December) Robert Vernatter, Winona Lake.
Disorderly Conduct - (November) Chris Konkle, 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) Krysta M. Merritt, 17, Warsaw; Michael W. Shepherd, 17, Pierceton; Barbara J. Fulk, 22, Bourbon; Mark D. Grossnickle, 16, Warsaw; Quincy L. Stover, 21, Mentone.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Alfredo Serrano, vs. Julia Madonna, Argos. Plaintiff seeks $62,310 as paid to insured claimant, Serrano, after a July 28, 1998, auto accident on Ind. 25. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of David and Andrea Morales, vs. Piper L. Witham, East CR 300N, Rochester. Plaintiff seeks $9,042 as paid to insured claimants, the Morales, after a Jan. 15, 1999, auto accident on Winona Avenue. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Dolores Selvey) vs. Esiela Encisco, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,414 as paid to insured claimant, Selvey, after a Feb. 12, 1999, auto accident on CR 100E, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Jay W. Hilliard, Avilla, $5,835.61; Pamela A. Higdon, Huntington, $3,427.53; Jeff Hopper, Denver, $3,517.94; and Richard B. and Heather Dix, Winamac, $6,224.11.
• Arthur R. Templar vs. Tom G. and Mary J. McClain, Phoenix, Ariz., as trustees of the McClain Revocable Trust, and George Miller, Ind. 13N, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an injunction prohibiting defendants, their agents or customers, from trespassing on his property of interfering with his business, plus judgment in an unspecified amount to compensate for damages and for court costs.
• Medical & Dental Business Bureau of Allen County Inc. vs. Steven Bennett, Chestnut Avenue, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $4,208.38 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Jay M. and Dawn McClain vs. Challenge Inc., successor by merger to Chem-Lube Corp., Indianapolis. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of three counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from alleged misrepresentations of an allegedly dangerous product, plus court costs. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
• David C. Cook Publishing Co. vs. Roger D. Gerber; Beneficial Indiana Inc., Warsaw; and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $22,898.76 due on promissory note, plus costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First North American National Bank vs. Nancy J. and Brian L. Cannon, CR 133, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,346.87 due on credit card account, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Binion
Shannon M.L. Binion, Sharon Street, Warsaw, and Uriah T. Binion, Indianapolis. They were married April 19, 1997, and separated April 19, 1999. There is one minor child.
Young
Rex Young, West CR 700S, Warsaw, and Sheila Young, Near Drive, Warsaw. They were married March 6, 1982, and separated March 14, 1999. There are three minor children.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• American General Finance vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on notes, plus interest and court costs: Mike B. and Donna J. Rigney, South CR 350E, Warsaw, $698.04, and David L. Henson, North Turkey Creek Lane, Syracuse, $3,048.23.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA vs. Virginia Bremer, North Bluegill Road, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $3,358.17 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana Inc. vs. Kenneth R. and Julie A. Shepherd, South CR 950W, Mentone, and Jane and John Doe, tenants of a residence on East CR 700S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $105,035.71 due on loan agreement, 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.
• State of Indiana vs. Howard E. Barnhart, Atwood. Plaintiff seeks $931 due on note, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Flowers
Lora L. Flowers, South Walnut Street, Etna Green, and Mathew Todd Flowers, South Zimmer Road, Warsaw. They were married May 4, 1985, and separated June 1, 1999. There is one minor child.
Foyle
Allan Leonard, EMS D6 Lane, Syracuse, and Jessica Lee Foyle, EMS D18 Lane, Syracuse. They were married July 24, 1998, and separated June 2, 1999. There are no minor children.
Mead
Richard L. Mead, North Dolan Drive, Syracuse, and Tina J. Mead, Middlebury. They were married Oct. 20, 1984, and separated May 31, 1999. There are no minor children.
Ortega
Karla Ortega, South Washington Street, Warsaw, and Manuel Ortega, Akron. They were married Nov. 30, 1996, and separated Sept. 1, 1997. There are no minor children.
Richards
Diana L. Richards, East CR 1000S, North Manchester, and Kent L.Richards, South Whitley. They were married June 26, 1981, and separated June 29, 1999. There is one minor child.
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.
• Dennis and Bonnie Allison, 5264 Warren Ave., Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $34,605. Debts: $47,480.
• Sean Ambrose, 2161 E. CR 800S, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $4,980. Debts: $21,291.
• Kimberly Crane, 708 North St. #1, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,850. Debts: $21,268.
• Brian Graham, 4684 Ind. 25N #28, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $67,400. Debts: $116,642.
• Richard and Beverly Griese, 501 W. Third St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,400. Debts: $183,324.
• Jamie Long and Melissa Long, also known as Melissa Seitner, 2956 W. CR 250S #1, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $14,020. Debts: $32,335.
• Nathaniel and Tina Miller, 265 W. Baker St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $71,096. Debts: $140,654.
• Roger Morrow Jr. and Dora Morrow, also known as Dora Smith, 39 N. Orchard Drive #4, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $35,440. Debts: $54,920.
• Vickie Patrick, 3050 Old Colony Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $55,143. Debts: $64,625.
• Danny and Janna Reedy, 920 Anchorage Road #25, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $31,430. Debts: $64,938.
• John and Ellen Sarmiento, P.O. Box 276, Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,275. Debts: $27,540.
• Jay Shoemaker, 3597 W.Hill Lake Road #10, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $400. Debts: $44,390.
• William Sills, 7631 N. CR 650E, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,125. Debts: $11,562.
• Jack Sorensen, 48 N. Surf Drive, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $28,737. Debts: $62,300.
• Robert and Shannon Yocum, 9398 Ind. 25W, Mentone. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,370. Debts: $40,545. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Lathan Dwayne Gareiss, 23, Fort Myers, Fla., and Melissa Jane Skerritt, 20, Clearwater Drive, Warsaw.
• Lawrence Lamar Firestone, 22, and Kristen Marie Sigler, 20, both of North Eastshore Drive, Syracuse.
• Jeremy David VanLue, 27, West Hillside Drive, Syracuse, and Shawna Sue Miller, 27, EMS D22D Lane, Syracuse.
• Sean William Koos, 27, and Elaina Ann Espinoza, 29, both of Sandpiper Drive, Warsaw.
• Samuel F. Lozier, 39, East CR 100N, Pierceton, and Dreama K. Gardner, 43, Peru.
• Andrew Merchant Jordan, 29, and Jenelle Ami Gonzalez, 25, both of Brooklyn, Ohio.
• Kevin Leonard Zickefoose, 22, and Kristy Ann Corner, 19, both of East Garfield Street, Warsaw.
• John N. Burnau, 35, and Doreen L. O'Connor, 35, both of Brookview Avenue, Warsaw.
• Matthew Richard Fuller, 20, Ind. 13N, North Webster, and Cortney Joan Horn, 22, North Fifth Trail, North Webster.
• Randy K. Skinner, 33, Chestnut Street, Winona Lake, and Valerie Ann Frye, 28, Glad Street, Warsaw.
• Patrick M. Hughie, 37, and Tonya L. Enyart, 37, both of Wooster Road, Winona Lake.
• John A. Simmons Jr., 40, North Pleasant Grove, Syracuse, and Susan E. Neff, 41, Harkless Drive, Syracuse.
• Randall William Burnett, 25, South Buffalo Street, Warsaw, and Angela Marie Marcuccilli, 23, Heritage Lane, Warsaw.
• John T. Bruff, 32, South Bend, and Stacy A. Grow, 30, East CR 225S, Winona 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:
• Lois Smith Cobb vs. James Conley. Plaintiff awarded $905.
• Lori Ann Pundt vs. Carl Clevenger. Plaintiff awarded $1.204.58.
• Garry Miller vs. Dan J. Chamberlin. Plaintiff awarded $362.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Burl E. Crace, $271.82; Heather Payne, $166.51; Samantha S. Laughlin, $337.65; Bill Patrick Sr., $210.79; Tina and Michael Mills Jr., $495.50; Ron and Tracy Landis, $33.12; Sandra J. Hall, $220.97; and Robert J. Sears, $297.37.
• Professional Account Services vs. Rachel Hamilton. Plaintiff awarded $911.42.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeremy A. and Tracy G. Garber, $1,676.14; Dusty S. Keener, $2,603.66; Evlyn Wooldridge, $580; Joseph A. Warren, $1,210.40; Sandra Scholl, $880.47; and Vickie G. Prater, $460.28.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. vs. Clark Green. Plaintiff awarded $519.56.
• Bryon Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ric Hernandez, $736.68, and Richard Allen, $192.17.
• Nutritional Research Associates Inc. vs. Eric L. Decker. Plaintiff awarded $996.62.
• NEW Plumbing & Heating vs. Chad H. Hartman. Plaintiff awarded $128.62.
• Glen Ruch vs. Mike Teske. Plaintiff awarded $1,200.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. Jason Halsey. Plaintiff awarded $2,058.19.
• Weed Septic Tank Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeff Doins, $129.83, and Steve Turley, $134.92.
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 $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in April was Angel Gonsalez, Etna Green.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in July was Gregory Marsh, Warsaw.
Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) in December against and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Michael Lee, Warsaw.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - Fined $100 in December and ordered to perform four days of community service was Robert Vernatter, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in July was Amy N. Callahan, 17, Rochester.
Fined $27 in June were Quinn W. Olinger, 21, North Manchester; Terry L. Stump, 42, Milford; Joshua N. DeGood, 16, Syracuse; Bradly E. Neer, 23, Pierceton; and Jennifer L. Ellison, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April was Andres T. Ramos, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June were Robert D. Blocher, 39, Pierceton; Ronnie L. Castro, 23, Milford; Marina Rodriguez, 20, Warsaw; Phillip T. Chandler, 18, Pierceton; Teresa L. Lisenbee, 35, Warsaw; Richard E. Green, 20, Syracuse; and Melissa S. Tyler, 23, Warsaw.
Find $12 in February was Jonathan D. Hill, 25, North Webster.
Fined $7 in July was Angela M. Estep, 17, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in June were Jason J. Nine, 25, Syracuse, and Joshua L. Winebrenner, 17, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in May was Ronnie W. Harris Jr., 22, Pierceton.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in June was Ezequiel Sanchez, 50, Warsaw.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in June was Nicholas W. Christine, 21, Leesburg.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in June was Christopher L. Robinson, 23, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in May was Domingo Melendez, 20, Milford.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $20 in May was Cheryl H. Overmyer, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Dana K. Burke, 41, North Webster.
False Registration - Fined $7 in March were Mark A. Moist, 24, Syracuse, and Juan Gallegos, 18, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in March was Juan Gallegos, 18, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Display Excise Decal - Fined $7 in June was Scott L. Zook, 32, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in June was Jason D. Dugger, 18, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (June) Terry Erhart, Pierceton (two counts).
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (December) Robert Vernatter, Winona Lake.
Disorderly Conduct - (November) Chris Konkle, 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) Krysta M. Merritt, 17, Warsaw; Michael W. Shepherd, 17, Pierceton; Barbara J. Fulk, 22, Bourbon; Mark D. Grossnickle, 16, Warsaw; Quincy L. Stover, 21, Mentone.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Alfredo Serrano, vs. Julia Madonna, Argos. Plaintiff seeks $62,310 as paid to insured claimant, Serrano, after a July 28, 1998, auto accident on Ind. 25. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of David and Andrea Morales, vs. Piper L. Witham, East CR 300N, Rochester. Plaintiff seeks $9,042 as paid to insured claimants, the Morales, after a Jan. 15, 1999, auto accident on Winona Avenue. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Dolores Selvey) vs. Esiela Encisco, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,414 as paid to insured claimant, Selvey, after a Feb. 12, 1999, auto accident on CR 100E, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Jay W. Hilliard, Avilla, $5,835.61; Pamela A. Higdon, Huntington, $3,427.53; Jeff Hopper, Denver, $3,517.94; and Richard B. and Heather Dix, Winamac, $6,224.11.
• Arthur R. Templar vs. Tom G. and Mary J. McClain, Phoenix, Ariz., as trustees of the McClain Revocable Trust, and George Miller, Ind. 13N, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an injunction prohibiting defendants, their agents or customers, from trespassing on his property of interfering with his business, plus judgment in an unspecified amount to compensate for damages and for court costs.
• Medical & Dental Business Bureau of Allen County Inc. vs. Steven Bennett, Chestnut Avenue, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $4,208.38 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Jay M. and Dawn McClain vs. Challenge Inc., successor by merger to Chem-Lube Corp., Indianapolis. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of three counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from alleged misrepresentations of an allegedly dangerous product, plus court costs. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
• David C. Cook Publishing Co. vs. Roger D. Gerber; Beneficial Indiana Inc., Warsaw; and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $22,898.76 due on promissory note, plus costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First North American National Bank vs. Nancy J. and Brian L. Cannon, CR 133, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $2,346.87 due on credit card account, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Binion
Shannon M.L. Binion, Sharon Street, Warsaw, and Uriah T. Binion, Indianapolis. They were married April 19, 1997, and separated April 19, 1999. There is one minor child.
Young
Rex Young, West CR 700S, Warsaw, and Sheila Young, Near Drive, Warsaw. They were married March 6, 1982, and separated March 14, 1999. There are three minor children.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• American General Finance vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on notes, plus interest and court costs: Mike B. and Donna J. Rigney, South CR 350E, Warsaw, $698.04, and David L. Henson, North Turkey Creek Lane, Syracuse, $3,048.23.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA vs. Virginia Bremer, North Bluegill Road, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $3,358.17 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Associates Financial Services Co. of Indiana Inc. vs. Kenneth R. and Julie A. Shepherd, South CR 950W, Mentone, and Jane and John Doe, tenants of a residence on East CR 700S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $105,035.71 due on loan agreement, 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.
• State of Indiana vs. Howard E. Barnhart, Atwood. Plaintiff seeks $931 due on note, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Flowers
Lora L. Flowers, South Walnut Street, Etna Green, and Mathew Todd Flowers, South Zimmer Road, Warsaw. They were married May 4, 1985, and separated June 1, 1999. There is one minor child.
Foyle
Allan Leonard, EMS D6 Lane, Syracuse, and Jessica Lee Foyle, EMS D18 Lane, Syracuse. They were married July 24, 1998, and separated June 2, 1999. There are no minor children.
Mead
Richard L. Mead, North Dolan Drive, Syracuse, and Tina J. Mead, Middlebury. They were married Oct. 20, 1984, and separated May 31, 1999. There are no minor children.
Ortega
Karla Ortega, South Washington Street, Warsaw, and Manuel Ortega, Akron. They were married Nov. 30, 1996, and separated Sept. 1, 1997. There are no minor children.
Richards
Diana L. Richards, East CR 1000S, North Manchester, and Kent L.Richards, South Whitley. They were married June 26, 1981, and separated June 29, 1999. There is one minor child.
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.
• Dennis and Bonnie Allison, 5264 Warren Ave., Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $34,605. Debts: $47,480.
• Sean Ambrose, 2161 E. CR 800S, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $4,980. Debts: $21,291.
• Kimberly Crane, 708 North St. #1, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,850. Debts: $21,268.
• Brian Graham, 4684 Ind. 25N #28, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $67,400. Debts: $116,642.
• Richard and Beverly Griese, 501 W. Third St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,400. Debts: $183,324.
• Jamie Long and Melissa Long, also known as Melissa Seitner, 2956 W. CR 250S #1, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $14,020. Debts: $32,335.
• Nathaniel and Tina Miller, 265 W. Baker St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $71,096. Debts: $140,654.
• Roger Morrow Jr. and Dora Morrow, also known as Dora Smith, 39 N. Orchard Drive #4, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $35,440. Debts: $54,920.
• Vickie Patrick, 3050 Old Colony Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $55,143. Debts: $64,625.
• Danny and Janna Reedy, 920 Anchorage Road #25, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $31,430. Debts: $64,938.
• John and Ellen Sarmiento, P.O. Box 276, Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,275. Debts: $27,540.
• Jay Shoemaker, 3597 W.Hill Lake Road #10, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $400. Debts: $44,390.
• William Sills, 7631 N. CR 650E, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,125. Debts: $11,562.
• Jack Sorensen, 48 N. Surf Drive, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $28,737. Debts: $62,300.
• Robert and Shannon Yocum, 9398 Ind. 25W, Mentone. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,370. Debts: $40,545. [[In-content Ad]]
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