Times-Union Court News 08-13-2002
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 Sharon Christner:
• Craig T. Bevins, 31, and Christi Ann Lashbrook, 31, both of East Himes Street, North Webster.
• Jerry Dale Bradley, 43, and Christine Joann Bryant, 40, both of South Lake Street, Warsaw.
• Benjamin Dale Bronkema, 27, and Julie Renae Messmore, 25, both of East Ryerson Road, Pierceton.
• Jeremy Andrew Byler, 22, Hartville, Ohio, and Andrea Joy Gingerich, 20, North CR 400W, Milford.
• Fernando Castillo, 20, and Lilia Martinez, 22, both of North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Michael J. Elliott, 39, and Sherry A. Webb, 35, both of West CR 400N, Warsaw.
• Kevin David Herbster, 23, and Jessica Lynn Swain, 18, both of East Jefferson Street, Warsaw.
• Charles Steven Hively, 23, and Tiana Elizabeth Bonnett, 18, both of Sand Dollar Drive, Warsaw.
• Joshua Daniel Loe, 21, and Jamie Lynn Best, 22, both of East CR 225S, Warsaw.
• Joshua Matthew Mackey, 23, Columbia Drive, Winona Lake, and Elizabeth Jean Rietman, 23, Seventh Street, Winona Lake.
• Dion Eric Osborn, 29, and Amy Elizabeth Landis, 23, both of EMS C24F Lane, Warsaw.
• Jeffrey D. Oswalt, 40, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Margaret M. Dameron, 41, LaGrange.
• Mark Alan Simpson, 43, Fishers, and Carol Ann Alcini, 44, East Main Street, Warsaw.
• Timothy Dale Sleeth, 29, and Abby Renee Zerkel, 25, both of South CR 100E, Claypool.
• K. Roger Smith, 72, West Canal St., Winona Lake, and Carol Ann Stevenson, 49, Baltimore, Md.
• Humberto Malagon Vega, 20, and Wendy Salgado, 18, both of Rosemont Avenue, Warsaw.
• Alexander William Wood, 23, Country Club Drive East, Warsaw, and Anne Michael Jarrette, East Main Street, Warsaw.
• Joseph Brandon Wright, 20, and Eva Angela Sizemore, 19, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Warsaw Community School Corp. v. Sherry Webb. Plaintiff awarded $243.80.
• Reed & Earhart awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Daniel and Jennifer Hilliard, $441.77, and Robert Spath, $504.36.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Heather M. Bellamy, $2,298.67; Heather M. Smith, $400.40; Rayna L. Bammel, $1,994.38; Stephen T. and Diane White, $115.64; Dennis D. and Juanita Shumaker, $572.96; Russ and Rhonda S. Hardy, $315.68; Joseph J. and Tonya Beer, $889.24; and Gregory A. Patrick, $1,599.25.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Joe May, $857.12; Jay Urbin, $1,160.45; John Boyd, $151.94; Kelly June Nichols, $712.80; Cassandra Cantrell, $364.64; Jay Orin Sutton, $3,000; Mark B. and Vickie Holloway, $3,000; Gabriel Zuniga Jr., $475.21; Jeff Hess, doing business as Quality Construction, $2,112.25; Troy and Edna McGuire, $2,330.20; and Harry Phillip Johnson, $483.71.
• Danny Amburgey v. Khrystal Leasure. Plaintiff awarded $1,778,.09.
• Joann Gremillion v. Jason Stromatt. Plaintiff awarded $401.70.
• Paradise Audio & Musical awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Sherry L. Mullins, $220.57; Brian Boyer, $428.25; Charity Duzan, $605; Bill Poe, $292; Jason A. Slone, $470.54; and Aaron McCray, $542.75.
• Zook Siding & Window Co. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jody Craig, $1,900, and Jody Craig, $1,850.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Cheryl Ousley, $839.15, and Laura J. and Brian Shroyer, $608.26.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Arlie Rowe, $316.22; Gregg Geiger, $370.50; Mark Wrights, $487.50; Michael Baldwin, $364; and Howard J. Ramsey, $277.14.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mark B. Dickinson, $386.09; Ronald Davis, $134.46; Patrick Borsa, $321.30; Charles A. Burgess, $209.51; and Sherry K. Starnes, $406.61.
• American General Finance v. Andrew M. Peters. Plaintiff awarded $1,141.75.
• Centennial Cellular Tri State awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mary Vasquez, $1,512.93; Michele Creech, $564.59; Thomas Ford, $981.97; Brian Overholser, $671.66; Cathy Heath, $716.46; Leab B. Ray, $2,505.04; David Staker, $424.66; Thomas Maggart, $966.94; Seth C. Woodcock, $618.25; Christopher Grindle, $634.86;
Also, Keshia Hunt, $612.85; Mitchell Hall,$2,418.14; Krystal Bennett, $1,142.96; Jason Bell, $700.61; Aaron Linebaugh, $3,000; Christina Warner, $814.93; Ronnie Baldridge, $539.51; Octavio Bautista, $551.11; and Richard Smith, $1,244.30.
• Rockhill Pinnick LLP v. Curtis and Kathy Mullins. Plaintiff awarded $824.75.
• Claud and Betty Rose Stahl v. Chris and Deloris Edmunds Yates. Plaintiff awarded $1,932.52.
• Reed & Earhart Attorneys, P.C., v. Michael and Sheila Curley. Plaintiff awarded $459.36.
• April J. Yarian v. Katarina Palacios. Plaintiff awarded $497.50.
• Douglas A. Ogden v. Terry S. Engstrand. Plaintiff awarded $2,465.
• Financial Systems Indy Inc. v. Lloyd and Shirley M. Hall. Plaintiff awarded $900.
• Sammy and Willa Dean Ealey v. Rick and Deana Davis. Plaintiffs awarded $325.46.
• Robert L. and Joan Lashley v. Fort Wayne Hilton. Plaintiffs awarded $39.99.
• Brouwer's Country Carpet v. Jan Woudema. Plaintiff awarded $860.23.
• Stumps LP Gas Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Cosondra Addair, $361.11; Billy Crum, $809.46; Mike Kausel, $572.92; Robert Murphy, $258.26; Iwal Blocker, $275.36; Kasey Larue, $329.18; Joe Cook, $353.34; John May, $273.68; Tina Reichert, $255.70; James E. Bach, $165.23; and Sabrina Farmer, $307.61.
• George and Waunita Young v. Miranda Baker and Curtis Collins. Plaintiffs awarded $1,800.
• Ralph and Joellen Fitch v. Robin and Tiffany Harris and Debra Jean Greutman. Plaintiffs awarded $1,025.
• R&R Enterprises Inc. v. Michael and Kitrina Beard. Plaintiff awarded $180.
• Donald W. and Nancy Brewer v. Ford Olinger. Plaintiffs awarded $2,478.23.
• John N. Gardner v. Kathryn A. Parris. Plaintiff awarded $1,750.
• Bryon J. Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Linda Long, $505.99, and Dawn Marie Benson, $875.34.
• 30 West Auto Sales and Service v. Geovanny Montes and Tony Vazquez. Plaintiff awarded $1,425.
• Ace Hardware of Warsaw Inc. v. Guy Miller. Plaintiff awarded $506.87.
• CreditMax awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ruth A. and James O. Elder, $3,000; Melissa Kersey, $1,372.07; and Kimberly Sears, $3,000.
• Kirstyn and Fernando Niebbia v. Mazda Extended Protection Plan. Plaintiffs awarded $2,642.20.
• Ladonna and Harold Agler v. Sue and Thomas Everhart. Plaintiffs awarded $1,925.98.
• Nancy A. Goebel v. David Creekmore and Kristi Smith. Plaintiff awarded $1,269.
• Gutwein Enterprises v. Michael Frenault. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.
• Whitley Welding Fabrication v. Randy Bays. Plaintiff awarded $845.
• Kim Krichbaum v. Tim Dilley. Plaintiff awarded $1,554.53.
• Rent-A-Center awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeffrey Compton, return of specified merchandise; Tia Reed, $566.09; Angela Adams, return of television.
• Ted Grindle v. Melody Higgens. Plaintiff awarded $2,074.
• Benson Communications v. Virginia Benn. Plaintiff awarded $46.65.
• Michael Dewald v. Atlanta Casualty Companies. Plaintiff awarded $2,970.
• The Car Co. v. Alain Gutierrez. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.
• One Call Water Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robin Harris, $101.48; Tony and Vickie Wallace, $698.90; and Chris and Melissa Sabin, $1,674.75.
• RentWay awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robert Decola, $333; Alonzo Villarreal, $1,299; and Alonzo Villarreal, $744.
• Allen Collections Inc. v. Candi Kayler. Plaintiff awarded $456.85.
• The Collection Co. v. Terry J. Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $1,147.12.
• Creative Gardens Nursery v. Jerry Philips. Plaintiff awarded $477.70.
• Marc Huffer v. Doug Brinegar, doing business as Cornerstone. Plaintiff awarded $399.20.
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 $332.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Eric Beachy, Warsaw, and Christopher Slone, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Lyle D. Kauffman, Etna Green.
Fined $50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jesus Pacheco.
The following people also paid $329.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Jeffrey J. Cowan, Syracuse; Jose M. Nunez, Warsaw; and Donald Ditton Jr., Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June, sentenced to 10 days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Charles Fletcher, Etna Green.
Fined $50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Amy M. Mullins, Winona Lake, and Malcom P. Poe, Claypool.
Fined $50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Mark A. Garrison, North Webster, and Suzan L. Shawver, Bourbon.
Fined $50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Eduardo Hernandez, Leesburg, and Ramiro R. Garcia, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Joshua C. Dunn, Nappanee.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Noe Ortega, North Webster, and Gonzalo M. Torres, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended one year was Manuel Gutierrez, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in January, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended one year was Jeffrey D. Hurley, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in January, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Kevin R. Jones, Mentone.
Fined $50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Kevin Irwin, Mentone; Donald W. Everly, North Webster; Isaac D. Gibson, Claypool; and Jimmie Kuhn, Milford.
Fined $50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was David Cross, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Tracie D. Mathes, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was John R. Tuttle, South Whitley.
Fined $50 in August 2001 and license suspended 90 days was Douglas Holbrook, Warsaw.
Driving Under The Influence Of A Controlled Substance - Fined $50 in February and license suspended 90 days was Heath A. Harding, Rochester.
The following people also paid $132.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in July was Jacob Martin, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in May was Aurelio Hernandez Warsaw.
The following people also paid $132 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in April was Fernando Lopez, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in February, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Justin M. Sainer, Silver Lake.
Fined $100 in January, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Kerri Ann Cox, Warsaw.
Hunting Without Consent - Fined $25 in February was Russell Breske, Claypool.
Battery - Fined $50 in January and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was George Baker, Syracuse.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - Fined $250 in January and ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee was Robert C. Davis, North Manchester.
The following people also paid $129.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in May and license suspended 90 days was Kim A. Havlin, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in May, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Andrew Neal Pettit, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in March, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Matthew E. Bower, Rochester.
Fined $25 in January and license suspended 90 days was Robert Brigham, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August 2001 and license suspended 90 days was Jeremy Huges, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop Vehicle After Accident - Fined $200 in May and license suspended 180 days was Rigoberto Sanchez, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in May was Seth Hamman, Claypool.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Judgment in March against Manuel Gutierrez, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March was Lorena Moyotl, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $100 in October was Jason E. Havard, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $129 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June were Danyel Ott, Winona Lake; Brian Johnson, Warsaw; Josh Buck, Warsaw; Scott Snider, Warsaw; Matthew Lowman, Warsaw; Craige Westover, Leesburg; .
Fined $50 in May was Amy Kay Delap, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in January was Aaron K. Brubaker, Claypool.
Fined $100 in October was Aaron K. Brubaker, Claypool.
Fined $25 in August 2001 was Shanda N. Myers, Tippecanoe.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in May were John W. Walgamuth, Warsaw; Jeffery Norman Henk, Warsaw; Rick J. Henk, Warsaw; and Kenneth W. Boren, Leesburg.
Judgment in May against Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was Juan Cardenas, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in January was Jason W. Stromatt, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July 2001 was Jesus T. Romo, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $100 in May was Margarita Adame, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January was Brent A. McNees, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June 2001 was Richard Rollins, Syracuse.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - Fined $100 in April was Brandi D. Watkins, Warsaw.
Check Deception - Fined $25 in March on each of two counts was Scott Reiter, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $100 in February was Troy S. Morrow, Syracuse.
Battery - Fined $25 in January was Aaron K. Brubaker, Claypool.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in December was Robert D. Rice, Syracuse.
Hunting Without Consent - Fined $25 in December was Darvin Setser, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in December, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was David Cross, Syracuse.
Conversion - Fined $100 in June 2001 was David E. Saint, Winona Lake.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (July) Aaron Weimer, Syracuse; (June) Aaron Weimer, Syracuse; Shamra Barton, Warsaw; Brian Slusser, Warsaw; Bruce Reinhart, Pierceton (three counts); Carla Landolt, Warsaw (two counts); Christopher Harmon, Warsaw; Beverly Clark, Warsaw (two counts); (March) Tina Bullington, Mentone; Monica Shaw, Warsaw; (February) Tammy Cripe, Mentone; (November) Pablo Nino Jr., Cromwell; Mary Ann Hale, Pierceton; (October) William Carter, Rochester; (August 2001) Roderick Blankenship, Winona Lake (two counts); (July 2001) Jeff Mercer Jr., Warsaw; (June 2001) William Garman, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (July) Kimberly Armey, Warsaw; (June) Raquel Martinez, Warsaw; (May) Rigoberto Sanchez, Warsaw; (March) Noe Ortega, North Webster.
Battery - (May) James A. Sizemore, North Webster.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - (February) Heath A. Harding, Rochester.
Conversion - (February) Jacob M. Messmer, Warsaw; (January) Aaron K. Brubaker, Claypool; (June 2001) Jason Lee Finch, Bourbon.
Invasion Of Privacy - (January) Gregory B. Reed, Syracuse; Andres S. Villalovos, Milford.
Disorderly Conduct - (January) Kevin Irwin, Mentone.
Criminal Trespassing - (January) Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (January) Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw; (December) Robert D. Rice, Syracuse.
Driving While Intoxicated - (January) Stephen Vanderpool, Warsaw.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - (October) Allyson A. Bruner, Warsaw.
Driving Under The Influence Of A Controlled Substance - (July 2001) Linda Spooner, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Michael Z. Cook v. Time Out Inn of Warsaw Inc., Michael Paul O'Connell and Thomas Beno. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Sept. 24, 2000, incident during which he was battered.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts plus interest and court costs: Leslie A. Stamper, West CR 250S, Warsaw, $4,725.49; Christina L. Jackson, South Grant Street, Warsaw, $5,082.67; Debra K. Joyner, Clinic Court, Warsaw, $4,120.93; Tina M. Hernandez, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, $3,070.92; Leticia Ahualtcacahua, Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, $4,449.22; and Don and Kristi L. Smith, Lakeland Drive, Warsaw, $9,078.58.
• Providian National Bank v. the following people for the amounts noted due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Jason G. Jamiel, West Catherine Street, Milford, $5,507.41, and Larry L. Miller, Boys City Drive, Winona Lake, $4,866.74.
• Mary A. Kendrick v. Real Estate Investment, Deerfield, Ill., doing business as Hide-Away Hills. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for breach of contract, plus court costs.
• City of Warsaw v. Lonnie C. and Evelyn Rake, North Dolan Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $208.95 for unpaid sewage fees, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management v. Ricky Arthur and Christina Stanton, Chickadee Drive, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $4,650.89 due on assigned accounts, plus court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. Maggie Smiley, South Hill Drive, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $1,079.74 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• B&T Distributors Inc. v. Shaila Swartz and Swartz Brothers Construction, Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,324.59 due on agreement, plus $1,500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Jenette Fairchild Aker v. Brian Sherwin, Warsaw Police Department and city of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from an Aug. 1, 2000, incident at her residence while police were looking for a suspect. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Firstar Bank/NA, v. Thomas R. Smith, Fort Wayne, and Indiana Department of Revenue. Plaintiff seeks $35,875.81 due on promissory 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.
• Indiana Receivables Inc., assignee of Direct Merchants, v. Eydie and Jeffrey Darnell, South Manns Road, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $9,541.06 due on agreement, plus interest, collection costs and attorney fees.
• Brouwer's Country Carpet v. Diana Rager, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,304.67 due on account, plus $420 in attorney fees.
• Capital One Bank v. Jeremy D. Webb, South Verna Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $730.07 due on credit card agreement, plus interest and $200 in attorney fees.
• Capital One Bank v. Candy Errett, East CR 225S, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $1,142.67 due on credit card agreement, plus interest and $200 in attorney fees.
• Midwest America Credit Union v. Thomas J. Devenney, North Johnson Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $13,195.90 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• CitiFinancial Mortgage Co. Inc. v. Kevin and Stephanie Detwiler, EMS B61 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $68,891.14 due on promissory 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.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of Bank One, v. Jane E. and James Kinzer, South Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,361.97 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. Zachariah Rumbaugh, EMS W30A1 Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks the $674.89 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of Direct Merchants Bank, v. Lura R. Orvis, North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,196.70 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Elsten
Thomas J. Elsten, Ind. 13N, Pierceton, and Linda J. Elsten, Allen County. They were married March 26, 1966, and separated in April 2002. There are no minor children.
Hatfield
Shawna Hatfield, West South Street, Atwood, and Brian Hatfield, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 15, 2001, and separated April 30, 2002. There is one minor child.
Scott
Rodney and Paula R. Scott, Fourth of July Avenue, Syracuse. They were married Jan. 20, 1997, and separated July 17, 2002. There are no minor children.
Shepherd
Todd A. Shepherd, West CR 200S, Warsaw, and Teresa L. Shepherd, address unknown. They were married Oct. 19, 1996, and separated July 7, 2002. There are two minor children.
Warner
Pamela Jo Warner, Claypool, and Eugene Warner, Warner Drive, Claypool. They were married Sept. 2, 1995, and separated on a date not indicated. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, as assignee of American General Finance, v. Gregory Tann. Plaintiff awarded $2,639.90 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• United Recovery Services v. Madeline Nine. Plaintiff awarded $4,978.31, plus court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Beverly L. Rogers, $3,707.47, and Kenneth D. Strock, $7,033.63.
• Discover Bank v. David W. Harris. Plaintiff awarded $1,235.60 by default.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Michael E. and Brenda Baker, et al. Plaintiff awarded $127,639.64 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.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: Tracy E. Abner, $7,743.07, and Brandy Taulbee, $6,868.09.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Kim and Crystal Heiny. Plaintiff awarded $6,468.76 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Capital One Bank v. Sheila K. Wheeler.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Firstar Bank/NA v. Thomas E. Burnworth Jr., et al.
• Stephen R. and Rosalie K. Meck v. Michael and Wendy Meck.
Other Action
• Kent E. Hare v. Cornelius and Lynn Oswald, The Porthole Restaurant Inc. and Monroe Guaranty Insurance Co. This case is referred to mediation, with Joseph B. Simeri presiding.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Bonnie R. Cantwell v. Deborah K. Mayer, McCordsville. Plaintiff seeks partition of real estate in Grandview Park, East Trusdell Avenue, Syracuse.
• First Union Bank of Delaware, formerly known as First Union Home Equity Bank/NA, v. Kenneth R. and Rose M. McDonough, South CR 750W, Claypool; Martin Financial Management Inc.; Ralph Shepherd, West Welch Road, Etna Green; and Helvey & Associates Inc. Plaintiff seeks $44,623.56 due on promissory 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.
• Betty Lewallen v. David M., Harry and Abbi Muta, East Northwinds Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a July 30, 2000, auto accident at the intersection of Ind. 25 and CR 100S. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Philip and Gloria Jean Kern v. Gregory and Becky Kern. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for restitution for failure to vacate premises.
Name Change
• Doris Darleen Stahl seeks to change her name to Doris Darleen Lowery.
Marriage Dissolutions
Ashton
A. Jean and Gregory L. Ashton, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 9, 1997, and separated July 8, 2002. There are no minor children.
Baker
Michael Baker, North CR 850E, Pierceton, and Brenda R. Baker, Bardstown, Ky. They were married March 9, 2000, and separated Nov. 16, 2001. There are no minor children.
Dunnuck
Mildred L. and Scott A. Dunnuck, North CR 100E, Milford. They were married July 1, 1988, and separated June 25, 2002. There are two minor children.
Hyndman
Greg Hyndman, East CR 250S, Pierceton, and Ethel L. Hyndman, Plymouth. They were married July 26, 2000, and separated in February 2002. There are two minor children.
McNees
Jaria K. McNees, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw, and Lorne McNees, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. They were married March 13, 1993, and separated April 17, 2002. There are two minor children.
Sparks
Eva G. and Christon Lee Sparks, EMS B60A Lane, Warsaw. They were married July 10, 1999, and separated July 19, 2002. There is one minor child.
Walter
Philip Walter, EMS C24G1 Lane, Warsaw, and Peggy Walter, North Lake Street, Warsaw. They were married March 14, 1980, and separated in June 2002. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. v. Kenneth P. and Jane A. Meeks, et al. Plaintiff awarded $56,670.73 by default, 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.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Bank of America, FSB, v. Jeffrey A. and Martha S. Harter, et al.
• Andrew W. Goar v. Kimberly M. Jentel and USAA Property and Casualty Insurance.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Melvin and Shirley Ann Dent. July 22.
• Wendy K. (former name Young restored) and James A. Evans. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $83 in child support. Aug. 1.
• Debra Lynn and Jason Ray Allison. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $60 in court costs. Aug. 1.
• Patricia L. and Roy E. Carlin. Aug. 2.
• April Sue (former name Welch restored) and William Dean Bates. Aug. 2.
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 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.
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.
• Roger and Bernadine Blair, 4387 Country Club Road S., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $88,512. Debts: $96,935.
• Gary and Anisa Bradley, 7206 N. CR 675E, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $17,300. Debts: $65,111.
• Jeffrey Calvert, 5530 E. CR 500N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $534. Debts: $19,370.
• Connie Cave, also known as Connie Kochenderfer, 615 E. Ninth St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,325. Debts: $17,042.
• Gary and Sharon Eads, doing business as Low Dollar Towing, and formerly doing business as Family Firearms & Eads Enterprises, 4056 12th B Road, Bourbon. Chapter 13. Assets: $259,060. Debts: $588,187.
• Jason Parker and Tonya Parker, also known as Tonya Crouse, 5378 W CR 250N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,110. Debts: $13,939.
• Terry and April Prater, 5831 Maple Grove Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,910. Debts: $23,418.
• Donald Sheets and Jamie Sheets, also known as Jamie Frye, 72234 CR 7, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,775. Debts: $43,993.
• Doris Weaver, 422 W. Sixth St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,300. Debts: $21,715.
• Ricky and Julie Wilburn, 206 Pontiac St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $67,650. Debts: $128,383. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Craig T. Bevins, 31, and Christi Ann Lashbrook, 31, both of East Himes Street, North Webster.
• Jerry Dale Bradley, 43, and Christine Joann Bryant, 40, both of South Lake Street, Warsaw.
• Benjamin Dale Bronkema, 27, and Julie Renae Messmore, 25, both of East Ryerson Road, Pierceton.
• Jeremy Andrew Byler, 22, Hartville, Ohio, and Andrea Joy Gingerich, 20, North CR 400W, Milford.
• Fernando Castillo, 20, and Lilia Martinez, 22, both of North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Michael J. Elliott, 39, and Sherry A. Webb, 35, both of West CR 400N, Warsaw.
• Kevin David Herbster, 23, and Jessica Lynn Swain, 18, both of East Jefferson Street, Warsaw.
• Charles Steven Hively, 23, and Tiana Elizabeth Bonnett, 18, both of Sand Dollar Drive, Warsaw.
• Joshua Daniel Loe, 21, and Jamie Lynn Best, 22, both of East CR 225S, Warsaw.
• Joshua Matthew Mackey, 23, Columbia Drive, Winona Lake, and Elizabeth Jean Rietman, 23, Seventh Street, Winona Lake.
• Dion Eric Osborn, 29, and Amy Elizabeth Landis, 23, both of EMS C24F Lane, Warsaw.
• Jeffrey D. Oswalt, 40, Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Margaret M. Dameron, 41, LaGrange.
• Mark Alan Simpson, 43, Fishers, and Carol Ann Alcini, 44, East Main Street, Warsaw.
• Timothy Dale Sleeth, 29, and Abby Renee Zerkel, 25, both of South CR 100E, Claypool.
• K. Roger Smith, 72, West Canal St., Winona Lake, and Carol Ann Stevenson, 49, Baltimore, Md.
• Humberto Malagon Vega, 20, and Wendy Salgado, 18, both of Rosemont Avenue, Warsaw.
• Alexander William Wood, 23, Country Club Drive East, Warsaw, and Anne Michael Jarrette, East Main Street, Warsaw.
• Joseph Brandon Wright, 20, and Eva Angela Sizemore, 19, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Warsaw Community School Corp. v. Sherry Webb. Plaintiff awarded $243.80.
• Reed & Earhart awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Daniel and Jennifer Hilliard, $441.77, and Robert Spath, $504.36.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Heather M. Bellamy, $2,298.67; Heather M. Smith, $400.40; Rayna L. Bammel, $1,994.38; Stephen T. and Diane White, $115.64; Dennis D. and Juanita Shumaker, $572.96; Russ and Rhonda S. Hardy, $315.68; Joseph J. and Tonya Beer, $889.24; and Gregory A. Patrick, $1,599.25.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Joe May, $857.12; Jay Urbin, $1,160.45; John Boyd, $151.94; Kelly June Nichols, $712.80; Cassandra Cantrell, $364.64; Jay Orin Sutton, $3,000; Mark B. and Vickie Holloway, $3,000; Gabriel Zuniga Jr., $475.21; Jeff Hess, doing business as Quality Construction, $2,112.25; Troy and Edna McGuire, $2,330.20; and Harry Phillip Johnson, $483.71.
• Danny Amburgey v. Khrystal Leasure. Plaintiff awarded $1,778,.09.
• Joann Gremillion v. Jason Stromatt. Plaintiff awarded $401.70.
• Paradise Audio & Musical awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Sherry L. Mullins, $220.57; Brian Boyer, $428.25; Charity Duzan, $605; Bill Poe, $292; Jason A. Slone, $470.54; and Aaron McCray, $542.75.
• Zook Siding & Window Co. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jody Craig, $1,900, and Jody Craig, $1,850.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Cheryl Ousley, $839.15, and Laura J. and Brian Shroyer, $608.26.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Arlie Rowe, $316.22; Gregg Geiger, $370.50; Mark Wrights, $487.50; Michael Baldwin, $364; and Howard J. Ramsey, $277.14.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mark B. Dickinson, $386.09; Ronald Davis, $134.46; Patrick Borsa, $321.30; Charles A. Burgess, $209.51; and Sherry K. Starnes, $406.61.
• American General Finance v. Andrew M. Peters. Plaintiff awarded $1,141.75.
• Centennial Cellular Tri State awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mary Vasquez, $1,512.93; Michele Creech, $564.59; Thomas Ford, $981.97; Brian Overholser, $671.66; Cathy Heath, $716.46; Leab B. Ray, $2,505.04; David Staker, $424.66; Thomas Maggart, $966.94; Seth C. Woodcock, $618.25; Christopher Grindle, $634.86;
Also, Keshia Hunt, $612.85; Mitchell Hall,$2,418.14; Krystal Bennett, $1,142.96; Jason Bell, $700.61; Aaron Linebaugh, $3,000; Christina Warner, $814.93; Ronnie Baldridge, $539.51; Octavio Bautista, $551.11; and Richard Smith, $1,244.30.
• Rockhill Pinnick LLP v. Curtis and Kathy Mullins. Plaintiff awarded $824.75.
• Claud and Betty Rose Stahl v. Chris and Deloris Edmunds Yates. Plaintiff awarded $1,932.52.
• Reed & Earhart Attorneys, P.C., v. Michael and Sheila Curley. Plaintiff awarded $459.36.
• April J. Yarian v. Katarina Palacios. Plaintiff awarded $497.50.
• Douglas A. Ogden v. Terry S. Engstrand. Plaintiff awarded $2,465.
• Financial Systems Indy Inc. v. Lloyd and Shirley M. Hall. Plaintiff awarded $900.
• Sammy and Willa Dean Ealey v. Rick and Deana Davis. Plaintiffs awarded $325.46.
• Robert L. and Joan Lashley v. Fort Wayne Hilton. Plaintiffs awarded $39.99.
• Brouwer's Country Carpet v. Jan Woudema. Plaintiff awarded $860.23.
• Stumps LP Gas Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Cosondra Addair, $361.11; Billy Crum, $809.46; Mike Kausel, $572.92; Robert Murphy, $258.26; Iwal Blocker, $275.36; Kasey Larue, $329.18; Joe Cook, $353.34; John May, $273.68; Tina Reichert, $255.70; James E. Bach, $165.23; and Sabrina Farmer, $307.61.
• George and Waunita Young v. Miranda Baker and Curtis Collins. Plaintiffs awarded $1,800.
• Ralph and Joellen Fitch v. Robin and Tiffany Harris and Debra Jean Greutman. Plaintiffs awarded $1,025.
• R&R Enterprises Inc. v. Michael and Kitrina Beard. Plaintiff awarded $180.
• Donald W. and Nancy Brewer v. Ford Olinger. Plaintiffs awarded $2,478.23.
• John N. Gardner v. Kathryn A. Parris. Plaintiff awarded $1,750.
• Bryon J. Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Linda Long, $505.99, and Dawn Marie Benson, $875.34.
• 30 West Auto Sales and Service v. Geovanny Montes and Tony Vazquez. Plaintiff awarded $1,425.
• Ace Hardware of Warsaw Inc. v. Guy Miller. Plaintiff awarded $506.87.
• CreditMax awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ruth A. and James O. Elder, $3,000; Melissa Kersey, $1,372.07; and Kimberly Sears, $3,000.
• Kirstyn and Fernando Niebbia v. Mazda Extended Protection Plan. Plaintiffs awarded $2,642.20.
• Ladonna and Harold Agler v. Sue and Thomas Everhart. Plaintiffs awarded $1,925.98.
• Nancy A. Goebel v. David Creekmore and Kristi Smith. Plaintiff awarded $1,269.
• Gutwein Enterprises v. Michael Frenault. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.
• Whitley Welding Fabrication v. Randy Bays. Plaintiff awarded $845.
• Kim Krichbaum v. Tim Dilley. Plaintiff awarded $1,554.53.
• Rent-A-Center awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeffrey Compton, return of specified merchandise; Tia Reed, $566.09; Angela Adams, return of television.
• Ted Grindle v. Melody Higgens. Plaintiff awarded $2,074.
• Benson Communications v. Virginia Benn. Plaintiff awarded $46.65.
• Michael Dewald v. Atlanta Casualty Companies. Plaintiff awarded $2,970.
• The Car Co. v. Alain Gutierrez. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.
• One Call Water Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robin Harris, $101.48; Tony and Vickie Wallace, $698.90; and Chris and Melissa Sabin, $1,674.75.
• RentWay awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robert Decola, $333; Alonzo Villarreal, $1,299; and Alonzo Villarreal, $744.
• Allen Collections Inc. v. Candi Kayler. Plaintiff awarded $456.85.
• The Collection Co. v. Terry J. Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $1,147.12.
• Creative Gardens Nursery v. Jerry Philips. Plaintiff awarded $477.70.
• Marc Huffer v. Doug Brinegar, doing business as Cornerstone. Plaintiff awarded $399.20.
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 $332.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Eric Beachy, Warsaw, and Christopher Slone, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Lyle D. Kauffman, Etna Green.
Fined $50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jesus Pacheco.
The following people also paid $329.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Jeffrey J. Cowan, Syracuse; Jose M. Nunez, Warsaw; and Donald Ditton Jr., Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June, sentenced to 10 days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Charles Fletcher, Etna Green.
Fined $50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Amy M. Mullins, Winona Lake, and Malcom P. Poe, Claypool.
Fined $50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Mark A. Garrison, North Webster, and Suzan L. Shawver, Bourbon.
Fined $50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Eduardo Hernandez, Leesburg, and Ramiro R. Garcia, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Joshua C. Dunn, Nappanee.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Noe Ortega, North Webster, and Gonzalo M. Torres, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended one year was Manuel Gutierrez, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in January, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended one year was Jeffrey D. Hurley, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in January, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Kevin R. Jones, Mentone.
Fined $50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Kevin Irwin, Mentone; Donald W. Everly, North Webster; Isaac D. Gibson, Claypool; and Jimmie Kuhn, Milford.
Fined $50 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was David Cross, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Tracie D. Mathes, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was John R. Tuttle, South Whitley.
Fined $50 in August 2001 and license suspended 90 days was Douglas Holbrook, Warsaw.
Driving Under The Influence Of A Controlled Substance - Fined $50 in February and license suspended 90 days was Heath A. Harding, Rochester.
The following people also paid $132.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in July was Jacob Martin, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in May was Aurelio Hernandez Warsaw.
The following people also paid $132 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in April was Fernando Lopez, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in February, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Justin M. Sainer, Silver Lake.
Fined $100 in January, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Kerri Ann Cox, Warsaw.
Hunting Without Consent - Fined $25 in February was Russell Breske, Claypool.
Battery - Fined $50 in January and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was George Baker, Syracuse.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - Fined $250 in January and ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee was Robert C. Davis, North Manchester.
The following people also paid $129.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in May and license suspended 90 days was Kim A. Havlin, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in May, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Andrew Neal Pettit, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in March, sentenced to 60 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Matthew E. Bower, Rochester.
Fined $25 in January and license suspended 90 days was Robert Brigham, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August 2001 and license suspended 90 days was Jeremy Huges, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop Vehicle After Accident - Fined $200 in May and license suspended 180 days was Rigoberto Sanchez, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in May was Seth Hamman, Claypool.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Judgment in March against Manuel Gutierrez, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March was Lorena Moyotl, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - Fined $100 in October was Jason E. Havard, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $129 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June were Danyel Ott, Winona Lake; Brian Johnson, Warsaw; Josh Buck, Warsaw; Scott Snider, Warsaw; Matthew Lowman, Warsaw; Craige Westover, Leesburg; .
Fined $50 in May was Amy Kay Delap, Leesburg.
Fined $25 in January was Aaron K. Brubaker, Claypool.
Fined $100 in October was Aaron K. Brubaker, Claypool.
Fined $25 in August 2001 was Shanda N. Myers, Tippecanoe.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in May were John W. Walgamuth, Warsaw; Jeffery Norman Henk, Warsaw; Rick J. Henk, Warsaw; and Kenneth W. Boren, Leesburg.
Judgment in May against Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was Juan Cardenas, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in January was Jason W. Stromatt, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July 2001 was Jesus T. Romo, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $100 in May was Margarita Adame, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January was Brent A. McNees, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June 2001 was Richard Rollins, Syracuse.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - Fined $100 in April was Brandi D. Watkins, Warsaw.
Check Deception - Fined $25 in March on each of two counts was Scott Reiter, Warsaw.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $100 in February was Troy S. Morrow, Syracuse.
Battery - Fined $25 in January was Aaron K. Brubaker, Claypool.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in December was Robert D. Rice, Syracuse.
Hunting Without Consent - Fined $25 in December was Darvin Setser, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in December, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was David Cross, Syracuse.
Conversion - Fined $100 in June 2001 was David E. Saint, Winona Lake.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (July) Aaron Weimer, Syracuse; (June) Aaron Weimer, Syracuse; Shamra Barton, Warsaw; Brian Slusser, Warsaw; Bruce Reinhart, Pierceton (three counts); Carla Landolt, Warsaw (two counts); Christopher Harmon, Warsaw; Beverly Clark, Warsaw (two counts); (March) Tina Bullington, Mentone; Monica Shaw, Warsaw; (February) Tammy Cripe, Mentone; (November) Pablo Nino Jr., Cromwell; Mary Ann Hale, Pierceton; (October) William Carter, Rochester; (August 2001) Roderick Blankenship, Winona Lake (two counts); (July 2001) Jeff Mercer Jr., Warsaw; (June 2001) William Garman, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Had A License - (July) Kimberly Armey, Warsaw; (June) Raquel Martinez, Warsaw; (May) Rigoberto Sanchez, Warsaw; (March) Noe Ortega, North Webster.
Battery - (May) James A. Sizemore, North Webster.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - (February) Heath A. Harding, Rochester.
Conversion - (February) Jacob M. Messmer, Warsaw; (January) Aaron K. Brubaker, Claypool; (June 2001) Jason Lee Finch, Bourbon.
Invasion Of Privacy - (January) Gregory B. Reed, Syracuse; Andres S. Villalovos, Milford.
Disorderly Conduct - (January) Kevin Irwin, Mentone.
Criminal Trespassing - (January) Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - (January) Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw; (December) Robert D. Rice, Syracuse.
Driving While Intoxicated - (January) Stephen Vanderpool, Warsaw.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - (October) Allyson A. Bruner, Warsaw.
Driving Under The Influence Of A Controlled Substance - (July 2001) Linda Spooner, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Michael Z. Cook v. Time Out Inn of Warsaw Inc., Michael Paul O'Connell and Thomas Beno. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Sept. 24, 2000, incident during which he was battered.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts plus interest and court costs: Leslie A. Stamper, West CR 250S, Warsaw, $4,725.49; Christina L. Jackson, South Grant Street, Warsaw, $5,082.67; Debra K. Joyner, Clinic Court, Warsaw, $4,120.93; Tina M. Hernandez, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, $3,070.92; Leticia Ahualtcacahua, Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, $4,449.22; and Don and Kristi L. Smith, Lakeland Drive, Warsaw, $9,078.58.
• Providian National Bank v. the following people for the amounts noted due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Jason G. Jamiel, West Catherine Street, Milford, $5,507.41, and Larry L. Miller, Boys City Drive, Winona Lake, $4,866.74.
• Mary A. Kendrick v. Real Estate Investment, Deerfield, Ill., doing business as Hide-Away Hills. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for breach of contract, plus court costs.
• City of Warsaw v. Lonnie C. and Evelyn Rake, North Dolan Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $208.95 for unpaid sewage fees, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management v. Ricky Arthur and Christina Stanton, Chickadee Drive, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $4,650.89 due on assigned accounts, plus court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. Maggie Smiley, South Hill Drive, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $1,079.74 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• B&T Distributors Inc. v. Shaila Swartz and Swartz Brothers Construction, Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,324.59 due on agreement, plus $1,500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Jenette Fairchild Aker v. Brian Sherwin, Warsaw Police Department and city of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from an Aug. 1, 2000, incident at her residence while police were looking for a suspect. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Firstar Bank/NA, v. Thomas R. Smith, Fort Wayne, and Indiana Department of Revenue. Plaintiff seeks $35,875.81 due on promissory 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.
• Indiana Receivables Inc., assignee of Direct Merchants, v. Eydie and Jeffrey Darnell, South Manns Road, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $9,541.06 due on agreement, plus interest, collection costs and attorney fees.
• Brouwer's Country Carpet v. Diana Rager, East Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,304.67 due on account, plus $420 in attorney fees.
• Capital One Bank v. Jeremy D. Webb, South Verna Street, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $730.07 due on credit card agreement, plus interest and $200 in attorney fees.
• Capital One Bank v. Candy Errett, East CR 225S, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $1,142.67 due on credit card agreement, plus interest and $200 in attorney fees.
• Midwest America Credit Union v. Thomas J. Devenney, North Johnson Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $13,195.90 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• CitiFinancial Mortgage Co. Inc. v. Kevin and Stephanie Detwiler, EMS B61 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $68,891.14 due on promissory 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.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of Bank One, v. Jane E. and James Kinzer, South Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,361.97 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. Zachariah Rumbaugh, EMS W30A1 Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks the $674.89 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of Direct Merchants Bank, v. Lura R. Orvis, North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,196.70 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Elsten
Thomas J. Elsten, Ind. 13N, Pierceton, and Linda J. Elsten, Allen County. They were married March 26, 1966, and separated in April 2002. There are no minor children.
Hatfield
Shawna Hatfield, West South Street, Atwood, and Brian Hatfield, West CR 250S, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 15, 2001, and separated April 30, 2002. There is one minor child.
Scott
Rodney and Paula R. Scott, Fourth of July Avenue, Syracuse. They were married Jan. 20, 1997, and separated July 17, 2002. There are no minor children.
Shepherd
Todd A. Shepherd, West CR 200S, Warsaw, and Teresa L. Shepherd, address unknown. They were married Oct. 19, 1996, and separated July 7, 2002. There are two minor children.
Warner
Pamela Jo Warner, Claypool, and Eugene Warner, Warner Drive, Claypool. They were married Sept. 2, 1995, and separated on a date not indicated. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• American Acceptance Co., LLC, as assignee of American General Finance, v. Gregory Tann. Plaintiff awarded $2,639.90 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• United Recovery Services v. Madeline Nine. Plaintiff awarded $4,978.31, plus court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Beverly L. Rogers, $3,707.47, and Kenneth D. Strock, $7,033.63.
• Discover Bank v. David W. Harris. Plaintiff awarded $1,235.60 by default.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. Michael E. and Brenda Baker, et al. Plaintiff awarded $127,639.64 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.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default against the following people: Tracy E. Abner, $7,743.07, and Brandy Taulbee, $6,868.09.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Kim and Crystal Heiny. Plaintiff awarded $6,468.76 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Capital One Bank v. Sheila K. Wheeler.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Firstar Bank/NA v. Thomas E. Burnworth Jr., et al.
• Stephen R. and Rosalie K. Meck v. Michael and Wendy Meck.
Other Action
• Kent E. Hare v. Cornelius and Lynn Oswald, The Porthole Restaurant Inc. and Monroe Guaranty Insurance Co. This case is referred to mediation, with Joseph B. Simeri presiding.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Bonnie R. Cantwell v. Deborah K. Mayer, McCordsville. Plaintiff seeks partition of real estate in Grandview Park, East Trusdell Avenue, Syracuse.
• First Union Bank of Delaware, formerly known as First Union Home Equity Bank/NA, v. Kenneth R. and Rose M. McDonough, South CR 750W, Claypool; Martin Financial Management Inc.; Ralph Shepherd, West Welch Road, Etna Green; and Helvey & Associates Inc. Plaintiff seeks $44,623.56 due on promissory 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.
• Betty Lewallen v. David M., Harry and Abbi Muta, East Northwinds Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a July 30, 2000, auto accident at the intersection of Ind. 25 and CR 100S. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Philip and Gloria Jean Kern v. Gregory and Becky Kern. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for restitution for failure to vacate premises.
Name Change
• Doris Darleen Stahl seeks to change her name to Doris Darleen Lowery.
Marriage Dissolutions
Ashton
A. Jean and Gregory L. Ashton, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 9, 1997, and separated July 8, 2002. There are no minor children.
Baker
Michael Baker, North CR 850E, Pierceton, and Brenda R. Baker, Bardstown, Ky. They were married March 9, 2000, and separated Nov. 16, 2001. There are no minor children.
Dunnuck
Mildred L. and Scott A. Dunnuck, North CR 100E, Milford. They were married July 1, 1988, and separated June 25, 2002. There are two minor children.
Hyndman
Greg Hyndman, East CR 250S, Pierceton, and Ethel L. Hyndman, Plymouth. They were married July 26, 2000, and separated in February 2002. There are two minor children.
McNees
Jaria K. McNees, Old Ind. 15N, Warsaw, and Lorne McNees, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. They were married March 13, 1993, and separated April 17, 2002. There are two minor children.
Sparks
Eva G. and Christon Lee Sparks, EMS B60A Lane, Warsaw. They were married July 10, 1999, and separated July 19, 2002. There is one minor child.
Walter
Philip Walter, EMS C24G1 Lane, Warsaw, and Peggy Walter, North Lake Street, Warsaw. They were married March 14, 1980, and separated in June 2002. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• Manufacturers & Traders Trust Co. v. Kenneth P. and Jane A. Meeks, et al. Plaintiff awarded $56,670.73 by default, 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.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Bank of America, FSB, v. Jeffrey A. and Martha S. Harter, et al.
• Andrew W. Goar v. Kimberly M. Jentel and USAA Property and Casualty Insurance.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Melvin and Shirley Ann Dent. July 22.
• Wendy K. (former name Young restored) and James A. Evans. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $83 in child support. Aug. 1.
• Debra Lynn and Jason Ray Allison. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $60 in court costs. Aug. 1.
• Patricia L. and Roy E. Carlin. Aug. 2.
• April Sue (former name Welch restored) and William Dean Bates. Aug. 2.
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 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.
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.
• Roger and Bernadine Blair, 4387 Country Club Road S., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $88,512. Debts: $96,935.
• Gary and Anisa Bradley, 7206 N. CR 675E, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $17,300. Debts: $65,111.
• Jeffrey Calvert, 5530 E. CR 500N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $534. Debts: $19,370.
• Connie Cave, also known as Connie Kochenderfer, 615 E. Ninth St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,325. Debts: $17,042.
• Gary and Sharon Eads, doing business as Low Dollar Towing, and formerly doing business as Family Firearms & Eads Enterprises, 4056 12th B Road, Bourbon. Chapter 13. Assets: $259,060. Debts: $588,187.
• Jason Parker and Tonya Parker, also known as Tonya Crouse, 5378 W CR 250N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,110. Debts: $13,939.
• Terry and April Prater, 5831 Maple Grove Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,910. Debts: $23,418.
• Donald Sheets and Jamie Sheets, also known as Jamie Frye, 72234 CR 7, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,775. Debts: $43,993.
• Doris Weaver, 422 W. Sixth St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,300. Debts: $21,715.
• Ricky and Julie Wilburn, 206 Pontiac St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $67,650. Debts: $128,383. [[In-content Ad]]
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