Times-Union Court News 08-15-2000
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:
• Brad Alan Fisher, 23, and Brandy Louise Brady, 21, both of East May Lane, Leesburg.
• Thomas Foster Smith, 18, South CR 700W, Claypool, and Camille Lynn Hall, 18, West CR 200S, Warsaw.
• Christopher Scott De Garmo, 29, Austin, Texas, and Liza Anne Howett, 30, North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Scott Allen Moody, 26, and Lynn Marie Smith, 26, both of North Union Street, Warsaw.
• Troy Richard Brown, 29, and Rebecca Eileen Keller, 22, both of South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw.
• Daniel Wade Boschma, 24, Grand Rapids, Mich., and Jahna Rae Swanson, 21, Kuder Lane, Warsaw
• Larry D. Lindstrom, 26, and Rosanna L. Wright, 39, both of Old Ind. 13S, Pierceton.
• Ryan Anthony Antonides, 21, West CR 100S, Etna Green, and Amanda Ann Kauffman, 20, West CR 800N, Nappanee.
• Benjamin E. Kuhns, 24, Shively Road, Nappanee, and Carolyn G. Miller, 25, North CR 850W, Nappanee.
• Dennis Eugene Kinsey Jr., 21, and Amy Jo Whitley, 21, both of South High Street, Warsaw.
• Marvin R. Morgan, 49, and Julia Ann Comer, 35, both of East Morrison Road, Syracuse.
• Robert Charles Bollinger, 36, and Melodie Lynn Miller 28, both of North Hillside Drive, Syracuse.
• Daniel Ryan Rater, 20, and Joy Autumn Wagoner, 19, both of Parker Street, Warsaw.
• Troy David Erichsen, 27, and Sara A. England, 38, both of South Cost-A-Plenty Road, Warsaw.
• Gerald B. Tucker, 35, and Miranda Louise Aldrich, 19, both of EMS B34 Lane, Warsaw.
• Trent Lynn Harris, 19, EMS T48 Lane, Syracuse, and Stella Louise Katsaropoulos, 32, Carmel.
• Jason A. Ellsworth Hepler, 22, and Tammy Marie Akers, 21, both of East Maple Grove Street, Syracuse.
• Mark Jay Hamman Jr., 24, and Tina M. Manns, 33, both of King Arthur Trail, Cromwell.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Jaclyn S. Lemcool vs. Bill and Edna Poe. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Superior Auto Inc. vs.Tracy Stidams. Plaintiff awarded $2,045.43.
• United Farm Family Insurance Co. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Donald E. Kauffman, $517.22, and David J. Bennett, $978.47.
• Roger and Lynne M. Severns vs. Priscilla J. Swain. Plaintiff awarded $1,803.43.
• Auto Owners Insurance Co. vs. Jeremy King. Plaintiff awarded $2,597.74.
• Sagamore Insurance Co. vs. Jennifer White. Plaintiff awarded $707.98.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ruby Barber, $615.27; James Creger, $1,249.29; and Linda Alto, $819.26.
• Western Agricultural Insurance awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rick Piper, $921.82, and John Goble, $2,746.57.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Gwinda G. Aldridge Gibson, $198.20; Steve Turnpaugh, $996.34; James and Kathy J. Dawson, $373.53; Carla Brazzale, $264.74; Donna Slone Hively, $195.03; Lauren Laskey, $2,306.99; and Mary J. Winslow, $349.07.
• Ted Speicher vs. Victor D. Ceballos. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Hide-Away Hills Mobile Home Park vs. Kimberly Conn. Plaintiff awarded $478.34.
• Ulysses Francis vs. Irma Hernandez. Plaintiff awarded $245.
• Kendall Electric Inc. vs. Orion's Restaurant. Plaintiff awarded $98.52.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Elizabeth D. and Mitchell D. Gilbert, $1,637.60; Diana K. Hughes, $2,479.50; Angela C. Conley, $2,469.55; Lisa A. England, $1,562.83; Penny and William C. Hall, $1,615.88; Alfredo Carbajal, $1,043.73; David and Nova Brettell, $1,725.99; and David and Betty Anderson, $1,741.45.
• Seth D. Conley vs. Derrick Avery. Plaintiff awarded $400.
• Patrick Tranter awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Paul Bedics, $276; Victor Reed, $176.87; and Barry Lamb, $129.25.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. vs. Sara Zollinger. Plaintiff awarded $217.94.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Joseph J. Beer, $307.86; Howard J. Ramsey, $795.59; Sandra J. Geberin, $1,006.32; Jessica Galindo, $359.33; and Judy L. Homer, $162.37.
• Bryon Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Eugenia Towne, $247.28, and David L. Biltz II, $240.48.
• Financial Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Pamela J. Sexton, $541.73, and Debra J. and Richard England, $381.69.
• Shamrock Village vs. David Miller and Jeanetta Perkins. Plaintiff awarded $455.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. Michael A. Privett. Plaintiff awarded $1,800.
• Franger Gas Co. Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Howard Ramsey, $185.90, and Richard Foreman, $333.64.
• Collier's Commercial Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Joe Hegan, $203.34, and Douglas R. and Cybill Elliott, $179.14.
• Greenhaus Apartments vs. Rhonda Sturgill. Plaintiff awarded $533.59.
• Dianne L. Plummer vs. Connie L. Bloom. Plaintiff awarded $831.22.
• Jan Bone vs. Carol Leigh Heath Kuhn. Plaintiff awarded $1,121.52.
• Olivia Heimann vs. Jason Tackitt. Plaintiff awarded $1,350.
• The Car Co. vs. Joshua E. Adams. Plaintiff awarded $1,200.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Sheryl Hendrickson, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July and sentenced to six days in jail were Johnathan Hulley, Milford; Jesse Crespo, Rochester; and Lloyd Miller, Bourbon.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was John Petro, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in April was Antonio Rivera, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in March was Cesar Montes, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - Fined $75 in March was Cesar Montes, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June and ordered to perform two days community service were Raven Downey, Kosciusko County; J. Billy Summers, Winona Lake; and Mitchell Dawson, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February and license suspended 60 days was Russell Stidams, Syracuse.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in November was Michael Smith, Warsaw.
Fined $74.50 in October was Kristy Wolkins, Winona Lake.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in November was Michael Smith, Warsaw.
Criminal Recklessness - Fined $50 in August 1999 was Terri Roberts, Warsaw.
Possession Of Undersize Bass - Judgment (court costs only) in June against Vernon Davis, North Webster.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $49.50 in September was Jared G. Scrafton, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in July were Angela C. Bradley, 23, Larwill; Andrea C. Poe, 20, Bourbon; Carter M. Ploszak, 18, Pierceton; Joshua A. Gunkel, 18, Leesburg; Lewis Heberer, 32, Nappanee; and Timothy A. McKinley, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in February was Joellen Miller, 52, Nappanee.
Fined $27 in December was Terry L. Sabo, 41, Etna Green.
Fined $12 in July were Adam C. Wood, 17, Silver Lake; Angela K. Cox, 20, Warsaw; Jessica A. Brincefield, 17, North Manchester; Rick G. Bowling, 41, Warsaw; and Sarah M. Creps, 16, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in June were Eric S. Demorest, 28, Warsaw; Amy L. Beach, 17, Warsaw; Eric J. Kohler, 18, Winona Lake; Kevin L. Brock, 22, Etna Green; and Derek G. Munson, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Derek J. Himes, 19, Warsaw, and Trina K. Norregard, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December were Carrisa R. Walton, 18, Syracuse, and Mark W. Mars, 35, Claypool.
Fined $7 in July were Jeremy J. Schuh, 20, Warsaw, and Miguel O. Muniz, 32, Winona Lake.
Operating Mo-Ped Illegally - Fined $7 in July was Shawn M. Rhodes, 14, North Webster.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in June were Frank R. Garro, 31, Syracuse, and Kyle R. Chaney, 22, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in June was Ashley K. Guy, 19, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in June was Martin Pidquinto, 35, Syracuse.
Improper Display Of License Plate - Fined $7 in December was Christian R. Kielhorn, 21, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in December were Becky S. Yoder, 37, Silver Lake, and Terry L. Sabo, 41, Etna Green.
Fined $7 in November was Brandon S. Cretacci, 28, Leesburg.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in November was Troy L. Robinson, 28, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in August 1999 was Jeremy D. Makinson, 20, Warsaw.
Improper Passing - Fined $7 in August 1999 was Joshua J. Swank, 24, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Littering - Judgment (court costs only) in July against Louis J. Milos, 17, Winona Lake.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Judgment (court costs only) in July against Louis J. Milos, 17, Winona Lake.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in July were Sanjay M. Gokhale, 43, Warsaw, and Timothy H. Hawkins, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in June was Desirae Slusher, 18, Cromwell.
Fined $20 in March was Jorge Granados, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in February was Julia L. Thornburg, 22, Syracuse.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in May against Karen A. Dove, 22, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (July) Jerry Hamilton, Warsaw (five counts); Wayne Hall, Silver Lake; Nikki Hall, Silver Lake; (June) Jena Williams, Warsaw; Jamie Burnham, South Whitley (two counts); Tom Kistler, Mentone (two counts); (April) Arlo Honeycutt, North Manchester (15 counts); (February) David Hawthorne, Syracuse (two counts); Dean Gray, Warsaw (three counts); (December) James Heckaman, Syracuse; (August 1999) Alonzo Villarreal, Warsaw (five counts).
Possession Of Marijuana - (July) Corey Green, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Received A License - (March) Rodrigo Nuno, Warsaw.
Conversion - (March) Nathan Addison, North Webster.
Battery - (February) Juan Carvajal, Milford.
Public Intoxication - (February) Connie Flamme, Warsaw; (September) William Christian, North Webster.
Trafficking With An Inmate - (February) David Hawthorne, Syracuse.
False Informing - (February) Arnol Ortiz, Milford.
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 - (July) Phillip K. Kellogg, 16, Warsaw; Hal M. Hossler, 45, Warsaw; (June) Jodi L. O'Brien, 32, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• David A. Bartley vs. Pete Progenowski and Culligan Water Conditioning of Warsaw Inc., West Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of four counts for damage resulting from an alleged hit-and-run property damage accident in December 1999. Plaintiff also seeks court costs, attorney fees, punitive damages and treble damages.
• Avonda Weber, East Center Street, Warsaw, vs. Ricky L. Parker, Garrett, and Schneider National Carriers, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damage resulting from a July 22, 1998, auto accident on U.S. 30 in Warsaw. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Walmer Supply Inc. vs. Rick Baughman, doing business as Baughman Refrigeration, Wabash. Plaintiff seeks $15,989.99 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• David Poage vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals and Brett Yates, South CR 700W, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks reversal of a July 8, 2000, decision granting Yates an exception for a home-based business.
• Professional Account Services vs. Troy Calland and Merne M. Calland, also known as Merne M. Wright, CR 29, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,970.98 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on credit card agreements, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Scott A. Enders, North Main Street, Etna Green, $1,426.83, and Michael K. Miller, $1,570.97.
• Auto Owners Insurance Co. vs. Humberto Gomez. Plaintiff seeks $16,143.11 as paid to insured claimant, Richard Hoffman, doing business as Hoffman Implement, after a Dec. 25, 1998, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Roy Carl and Terrecia M. Wiley vs. Kosciusko County Surveyor Richard J. Kemper and Fred and Deborah King, Kokomo. Plaintiffs seek to appeal the legal survey performed by Kemper and that it be declared invalid. Plaintiffs also seek to quiet the title to the real estate in question.
• First Select Corp. vs. Cheryl A. Presnell, North CR 925E, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $4,112.37 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Keybank/NA vs. Keith A. and Summer Scott, North CR 500E, Syracuse; First National Bank of Warsaw; and Monogram Credit Card Bank. Plaintiff seeks $8,305.16 due on agreement, 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.
• Wolohan Lumber Co. Inc. vs. David A. Melching, doing business as Melching & Associates, Lakewood Hills Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $23,338.36 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Doug and Martha Bruner vs. Eric McGowan, West Lebanon, and Tru-Built Garage & Lumber Co. Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for breach of contract, plus a refund of the entire contract price, damages and attorney fees.
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia vs. Allen and Sheryl A. Coy, North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,024.59 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Gomez
Alfonso Gomez, East Market Street, Warsaw, and Barbara Gomez, Aurora, Ill. They were married Nov. 22, 1996, and separated May 6, 2000. There are no minor children.
Goshert
Brian and Stacy D. Goshert, EMS C30 Lane, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 24, 1986, and separated July 18, 2000. There is one minor child.
Jernigan
Chad Jernigan, North CR 175E, Leesburg, and Heather L. Jernigan, Leesburg. They were married Sept. 14, 1996, and separated June 10, 2000. There are no minor children.
Jones
Stacey and Douglas Jones, Widaman Street, Winona Lake. They were married June 28, 1997, and separated Aug. 2, 2000. There is one minor child.
Lindzy
Kent J. Lindzy, South County Farm Road, Claypool, and Michele J. Lindzy, Dot Street, Warsaw. They were married April 16, 1982, and separated Aug. 4, 1999. There are two minor children.
Reiff
Douglas L. Reiff, Kosciusko County, and Robin L. Reiff, Fort Wayne. They were married Nov. 24, 1973, and separated June 2, 2000. There are no minor children.
Retzer
Marvin Retzer, Presidential Drive, Winona Lake, and Denise Retzer, North Stonington, Conn. They were married May 28, 1976, and separated Dec. 16, 1999. 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
• Motorists Insurance Companies, subrogee of Quality Convenience Inc., vs. Tara L.Hall. Plaintiff awarded $10,908.90, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank awarded the judgments noted, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Mark Haywood, $6,492.54, and Linda L. Dustin, $1,787.58.
• Warsaw Siding Supply Co. vs. Terry Pittman, doing business as T&T Siding. Plaintiff awarded $437.15, plus interest and court costs.
• Tech Credit Union vs. Christie J. Bowman. Plaintiff awarded $4,733.96 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. Keith Vanthoff. Plaintiff awarded $3,531.68, plus court costs.
• Leasecomm Corp. vs. James J. Cretacci, doing business as Auto Extras Inc. Plaintiff awarded $3,684.81 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolution was finalized on the dates indicated:
• Shelley Ruth and Roger Allen Fitzpatrick. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $125 per week in child support. Aug. 2.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Bank One/NA, formerly known as The First National Bank of Chicago, vs. Shawn and Dawn Morton, Warsaw Community School Corp. and Larry Cassel. Plaintiff seeks $14,724.31 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.
• Rein Warsaw Associates vs. William and Patricia Michalak, South Bend, doing business as Warsaw Patio & Fireplace in The Marketplace of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,292.46 due on lease agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc., formerly known as Compass Receivables, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Trey Martens, West High Street, Silver Lake, $320.25; Jamie Morris, West CR 75N, Etna Green, $1,400.82; and Carolyn Kaufman, West CR 1100N, Nappanee, $3,309.16.
• American General Finance vs. Jerry L. Burkett, West CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,768.40 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Joel B. and Shara Curry vs. Anna Bailey and Mary Prout, EMS T6A Lane, North Webster. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a March 6, 1999, fall by Joel Curry at the defendants' business, Market Square, West Market Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Dewey and Phyliss A. Shearer vs. the heirs of Elizabeth and Henry Willis. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in Willis Park Addition on Webster Lake.
• Martha Mitchell vs. the heirs of Elizabeth and Henry Willis. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in Willis Park Addition on Webster Lake.
• John Meggison vs. John D. Breading, West Kincaid Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 7, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of East Center and Zoe streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Alan S. and Barbara A. Kramer, EMS B38A Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks that penalties be assessed for construction of a residence addition completed without an improvement location permit.
• Carey Excavation Inc. vs. Les and Jan Avery, EMS B60D Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,800 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Benjamin R. Hanes vs. Norfolk Southern Railway Co. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 23, 1999, auto accident on a CR 1000W, Mentone, crossing at which the train allegedly didn't sound its whistle. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Bank United vs. Tomas and Elva Reyna, Nye Street, Warsaw, and Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., now known as Conseco Finance. Plaintiff seeks $56,056.60 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.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., subrogee of William P. Rondeau, vs. Tia Marie Parker, CR 925E, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $8,330.04 as paid to insured claimant, Rondeau, after an April 16, 2000, auto accident at the intersection of Armstrong and Brown roads. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Name Changes
• Tammie M. Reese seeks to change the name of her minor child from Kaylee Mishay Clupper-Reese to Kaylee Mishay Clupper Reese.
• Rebecca Beer seeks to change the name of her minor child from Matthew James Marsillett to Matthew James Beer.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bromley
Wanda L. Bromley, South Bunting Lane, and William Bromley, address unknown. They were married Feb. 12, 1998, and separated July 3, 1999. There are no minor children.
Cook
Rhonda Kay and Roger Lee Cook, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. They were married April 3, 1982, and separated July 6, 2000. There are two minor children.
Dials
Helen L. and Douglas K. Dials, Wabash. They were married June 29, 1974, and separated Aug. 4, 2000. There are no minor children.
Eikenberry
Marsha Jan Eikenberry, North Huntington Street, North Webster, and Delbert E. Eikenberry, Fort Wayne. They were married Sept. 17, 1982, and separated March 31, 2000. There are two minor children.
Koby/Patillo
Melissa J. Koby, Kosciusko County,and Michael R. Patillo, Avilla. They were married Feb. 24, 1995, and separated June 19, 2000. There is one minor child.
Oliver
Wade E. Oliver, South CR 400E, Pierceton, and Tisha Weikart-Oliver, Fort Wayne. They were married Aug. 21, 1999, and separated April 28, 2000. There are no minor children.
Wallace
Richard Dean Wallace Jr., Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Holly Renae Wallace, Meadowlark Drive, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 12, 2000, and separated March 23, 2000. There are no minor children.
Yarian
April J. Yarian, South Kitson Street, Syracuse,and David C. Yarian, Auburn. They were married June 21, 1997, and separated May 15, 2000. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Fidler Inc. vs. Marshall Crawford, doing business as Crawfords Construction & Excavating. Plaintiff awarded $7,528.69 by default, plus court costs.
• Empire Mortgage vs. Linda L. Donovan, et al. Plaintiff awarded $67,734.42, plus interest, 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. Jamie L. Sumwalt. Plaintiff awarded $1,378.68, plus court costs.
Name Change
• Jerica L. Bixler's request to change the name of her minor child from Kalee Nichole Katherine Johnson to Kalee Nichole Katherine Bixler is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Danielle and Daniel Conley vs. Clark Dale Roth and Swift Transport.
• Chad Zartman, doing business as DU Auto Sales, vs. Sam Whitaker. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
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.
• Tomasita Bettinger, also known as Tomi Bettinger, 918 Shady Lane, Warsaw. Chapter 13. Assets: $135,983. Debts: $96,361.
• Shawn Conwell, 504 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, and Christina Conwell, 4198 N. Clemente Court, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $89,500. Debts: $137,761.
• John and Donna Grim, 1116 W. CR 500N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $7,728. Debts: $26,339.
• Kenneth and Tamara Riley, 24126 CR 48, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $7,050. Debts: $29,028.
• Roger and Pamela Scott, 145-1/2 Meadows, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,450. Debts: $10,116.
• Terry and Lisa Shepherd, 94 W. Lakeside Drive, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,114. Debts: $27,724.
• Amanda Simons, also known as Amanda Johnson, 1515 Monroe St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,770. Debts: $37,821.
• Blayne Woodcock and Christy Woodcock, also known as Christy Pennington and Christy Start, 1403 Ranch Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $8,990. Debts: $99,155.
• Marilee Coplen, 424 Jefferson St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,649. Debts: $16,273.
• Nakiale Duff, also known as Candy Duff and Candy Bailey, 203 Stonewall Court, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $4,420. Debts: $62,855.
• Walter Saldana and Laura Saldana, also known as Laura Method, 1104 E. Market St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,150. Debts: $20,374.
• Rebecca Stouder, 409 N. Huntington St., Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $11,770. Debts: $10,663.
• Joyce Boniphant, also known as Joyce Leemon, 121 E. South St., Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $26,365. Debts: $63,323.
• Christine Cauffman, also known as Christine Ehlinger, 1840 E. CR 400S, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,700. Debts: $12,943.
• Gail Gans, 12363 N. Kings Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,701. Debts: $3,230.
• Judy Hawkins, 5315 S. CR 400E, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $8,411. Debts: $17,795.
• Albert Jr. and Kay Kern, 9377 W. CR 300N, Etna Green. Chapter 7. Assets: $118,361. Debts: $56,097.
• Michael and Donna Rigney, 3283 S. CR 350E, Warsaw. Chapter 13. Assets: $5,310. Debts: $26,114.
• Beverly Stevens, North Webster. Chapter 7. Assets: $14,200. Debts: $26,570.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Brad Alan Fisher, 23, and Brandy Louise Brady, 21, both of East May Lane, Leesburg.
• Thomas Foster Smith, 18, South CR 700W, Claypool, and Camille Lynn Hall, 18, West CR 200S, Warsaw.
• Christopher Scott De Garmo, 29, Austin, Texas, and Liza Anne Howett, 30, North CR 175E, Warsaw.
• Scott Allen Moody, 26, and Lynn Marie Smith, 26, both of North Union Street, Warsaw.
• Troy Richard Brown, 29, and Rebecca Eileen Keller, 22, both of South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw.
• Daniel Wade Boschma, 24, Grand Rapids, Mich., and Jahna Rae Swanson, 21, Kuder Lane, Warsaw
• Larry D. Lindstrom, 26, and Rosanna L. Wright, 39, both of Old Ind. 13S, Pierceton.
• Ryan Anthony Antonides, 21, West CR 100S, Etna Green, and Amanda Ann Kauffman, 20, West CR 800N, Nappanee.
• Benjamin E. Kuhns, 24, Shively Road, Nappanee, and Carolyn G. Miller, 25, North CR 850W, Nappanee.
• Dennis Eugene Kinsey Jr., 21, and Amy Jo Whitley, 21, both of South High Street, Warsaw.
• Marvin R. Morgan, 49, and Julia Ann Comer, 35, both of East Morrison Road, Syracuse.
• Robert Charles Bollinger, 36, and Melodie Lynn Miller 28, both of North Hillside Drive, Syracuse.
• Daniel Ryan Rater, 20, and Joy Autumn Wagoner, 19, both of Parker Street, Warsaw.
• Troy David Erichsen, 27, and Sara A. England, 38, both of South Cost-A-Plenty Road, Warsaw.
• Gerald B. Tucker, 35, and Miranda Louise Aldrich, 19, both of EMS B34 Lane, Warsaw.
• Trent Lynn Harris, 19, EMS T48 Lane, Syracuse, and Stella Louise Katsaropoulos, 32, Carmel.
• Jason A. Ellsworth Hepler, 22, and Tammy Marie Akers, 21, both of East Maple Grove Street, Syracuse.
• Mark Jay Hamman Jr., 24, and Tina M. Manns, 33, both of King Arthur Trail, Cromwell.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Jaclyn S. Lemcool vs. Bill and Edna Poe. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Superior Auto Inc. vs.Tracy Stidams. Plaintiff awarded $2,045.43.
• United Farm Family Insurance Co. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Donald E. Kauffman, $517.22, and David J. Bennett, $978.47.
• Roger and Lynne M. Severns vs. Priscilla J. Swain. Plaintiff awarded $1,803.43.
• Auto Owners Insurance Co. vs. Jeremy King. Plaintiff awarded $2,597.74.
• Sagamore Insurance Co. vs. Jennifer White. Plaintiff awarded $707.98.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Ruby Barber, $615.27; James Creger, $1,249.29; and Linda Alto, $819.26.
• Western Agricultural Insurance awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rick Piper, $921.82, and John Goble, $2,746.57.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Gwinda G. Aldridge Gibson, $198.20; Steve Turnpaugh, $996.34; James and Kathy J. Dawson, $373.53; Carla Brazzale, $264.74; Donna Slone Hively, $195.03; Lauren Laskey, $2,306.99; and Mary J. Winslow, $349.07.
• Ted Speicher vs. Victor D. Ceballos. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Hide-Away Hills Mobile Home Park vs. Kimberly Conn. Plaintiff awarded $478.34.
• Ulysses Francis vs. Irma Hernandez. Plaintiff awarded $245.
• Kendall Electric Inc. vs. Orion's Restaurant. Plaintiff awarded $98.52.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Elizabeth D. and Mitchell D. Gilbert, $1,637.60; Diana K. Hughes, $2,479.50; Angela C. Conley, $2,469.55; Lisa A. England, $1,562.83; Penny and William C. Hall, $1,615.88; Alfredo Carbajal, $1,043.73; David and Nova Brettell, $1,725.99; and David and Betty Anderson, $1,741.45.
• Seth D. Conley vs. Derrick Avery. Plaintiff awarded $400.
• Patrick Tranter awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Paul Bedics, $276; Victor Reed, $176.87; and Barry Lamb, $129.25.
• Check Protection Systems Inc. vs. Sara Zollinger. Plaintiff awarded $217.94.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Joseph J. Beer, $307.86; Howard J. Ramsey, $795.59; Sandra J. Geberin, $1,006.32; Jessica Galindo, $359.33; and Judy L. Homer, $162.37.
• Bryon Berry awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Eugenia Towne, $247.28, and David L. Biltz II, $240.48.
• Financial Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Pamela J. Sexton, $541.73, and Debra J. and Richard England, $381.69.
• Shamrock Village vs. David Miller and Jeanetta Perkins. Plaintiff awarded $455.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. Michael A. Privett. Plaintiff awarded $1,800.
• Franger Gas Co. Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Howard Ramsey, $185.90, and Richard Foreman, $333.64.
• Collier's Commercial Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Joe Hegan, $203.34, and Douglas R. and Cybill Elliott, $179.14.
• Greenhaus Apartments vs. Rhonda Sturgill. Plaintiff awarded $533.59.
• Dianne L. Plummer vs. Connie L. Bloom. Plaintiff awarded $831.22.
• Jan Bone vs. Carol Leigh Heath Kuhn. Plaintiff awarded $1,121.52.
• Olivia Heimann vs. Jason Tackitt. Plaintiff awarded $1,350.
• The Car Co. vs. Joshua E. Adams. Plaintiff awarded $1,200.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Sheryl Hendrickson, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July and sentenced to six days in jail were Johnathan Hulley, Milford; Jesse Crespo, Rochester; and Lloyd Miller, Bourbon.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was John Petro, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $25 in April was Antonio Rivera, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in March was Cesar Montes, Warsaw.
Reckless Driving - Fined $75 in March was Cesar Montes, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June and ordered to perform two days community service were Raven Downey, Kosciusko County; J. Billy Summers, Winona Lake; and Mitchell Dawson, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in February and license suspended 60 days was Russell Stidams, Syracuse.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in November was Michael Smith, Warsaw.
Fined $74.50 in October was Kristy Wolkins, Winona Lake.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in November was Michael Smith, Warsaw.
Criminal Recklessness - Fined $50 in August 1999 was Terri Roberts, Warsaw.
Possession Of Undersize Bass - Judgment (court costs only) in June against Vernon Davis, North Webster.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $49.50 in September was Jared G. Scrafton, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in July were Angela C. Bradley, 23, Larwill; Andrea C. Poe, 20, Bourbon; Carter M. Ploszak, 18, Pierceton; Joshua A. Gunkel, 18, Leesburg; Lewis Heberer, 32, Nappanee; and Timothy A. McKinley, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in February was Joellen Miller, 52, Nappanee.
Fined $27 in December was Terry L. Sabo, 41, Etna Green.
Fined $12 in July were Adam C. Wood, 17, Silver Lake; Angela K. Cox, 20, Warsaw; Jessica A. Brincefield, 17, North Manchester; Rick G. Bowling, 41, Warsaw; and Sarah M. Creps, 16, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in June were Eric S. Demorest, 28, Warsaw; Amy L. Beach, 17, Warsaw; Eric J. Kohler, 18, Winona Lake; Kevin L. Brock, 22, Etna Green; and Derek G. Munson, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in March were Derek J. Himes, 19, Warsaw, and Trina K. Norregard, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December were Carrisa R. Walton, 18, Syracuse, and Mark W. Mars, 35, Claypool.
Fined $7 in July were Jeremy J. Schuh, 20, Warsaw, and Miguel O. Muniz, 32, Winona Lake.
Operating Mo-Ped Illegally - Fined $7 in July was Shawn M. Rhodes, 14, North Webster.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in June were Frank R. Garro, 31, Syracuse, and Kyle R. Chaney, 22, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in June was Ashley K. Guy, 19, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in June was Martin Pidquinto, 35, Syracuse.
Improper Display Of License Plate - Fined $7 in December was Christian R. Kielhorn, 21, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in December were Becky S. Yoder, 37, Silver Lake, and Terry L. Sabo, 41, Etna Green.
Fined $7 in November was Brandon S. Cretacci, 28, Leesburg.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in November was Troy L. Robinson, 28, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in August 1999 was Jeremy D. Makinson, 20, Warsaw.
Improper Passing - Fined $7 in August 1999 was Joshua J. Swank, 24, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Littering - Judgment (court costs only) in July against Louis J. Milos, 17, Winona Lake.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Judgment (court costs only) in July against Louis J. Milos, 17, Winona Lake.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in July were Sanjay M. Gokhale, 43, Warsaw, and Timothy H. Hawkins, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in June was Desirae Slusher, 18, Cromwell.
Fined $20 in March was Jorge Granados, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in February was Julia L. Thornburg, 22, Syracuse.
Child Restraint Violation - Judgment in May against Karen A. Dove, 22, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (July) Jerry Hamilton, Warsaw (five counts); Wayne Hall, Silver Lake; Nikki Hall, Silver Lake; (June) Jena Williams, Warsaw; Jamie Burnham, South Whitley (two counts); Tom Kistler, Mentone (two counts); (April) Arlo Honeycutt, North Manchester (15 counts); (February) David Hawthorne, Syracuse (two counts); Dean Gray, Warsaw (three counts); (December) James Heckaman, Syracuse; (August 1999) Alonzo Villarreal, Warsaw (five counts).
Possession Of Marijuana - (July) Corey Green, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Received A License - (March) Rodrigo Nuno, Warsaw.
Conversion - (March) Nathan Addison, North Webster.
Battery - (February) Juan Carvajal, Milford.
Public Intoxication - (February) Connie Flamme, Warsaw; (September) William Christian, North Webster.
Trafficking With An Inmate - (February) David Hawthorne, Syracuse.
False Informing - (February) Arnol Ortiz, Milford.
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 - (July) Phillip K. Kellogg, 16, Warsaw; Hal M. Hossler, 45, Warsaw; (June) Jodi L. O'Brien, 32, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• David A. Bartley vs. Pete Progenowski and Culligan Water Conditioning of Warsaw Inc., West Center Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount in each of four counts for damage resulting from an alleged hit-and-run property damage accident in December 1999. Plaintiff also seeks court costs, attorney fees, punitive damages and treble damages.
• Avonda Weber, East Center Street, Warsaw, vs. Ricky L. Parker, Garrett, and Schneider National Carriers, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount for injuries and damage resulting from a July 22, 1998, auto accident on U.S. 30 in Warsaw. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Walmer Supply Inc. vs. Rick Baughman, doing business as Baughman Refrigeration, Wabash. Plaintiff seeks $15,989.99 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• David Poage vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals and Brett Yates, South CR 700W, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks reversal of a July 8, 2000, decision granting Yates an exception for a home-based business.
• Professional Account Services vs. Troy Calland and Merne M. Calland, also known as Merne M. Wright, CR 29, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,970.98 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on credit card agreements, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Scott A. Enders, North Main Street, Etna Green, $1,426.83, and Michael K. Miller, $1,570.97.
• Auto Owners Insurance Co. vs. Humberto Gomez. Plaintiff seeks $16,143.11 as paid to insured claimant, Richard Hoffman, doing business as Hoffman Implement, after a Dec. 25, 1998, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Roy Carl and Terrecia M. Wiley vs. Kosciusko County Surveyor Richard J. Kemper and Fred and Deborah King, Kokomo. Plaintiffs seek to appeal the legal survey performed by Kemper and that it be declared invalid. Plaintiffs also seek to quiet the title to the real estate in question.
• First Select Corp. vs. Cheryl A. Presnell, North CR 925E, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $4,112.37 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Keybank/NA vs. Keith A. and Summer Scott, North CR 500E, Syracuse; First National Bank of Warsaw; and Monogram Credit Card Bank. Plaintiff seeks $8,305.16 due on agreement, 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.
• Wolohan Lumber Co. Inc. vs. David A. Melching, doing business as Melching & Associates, Lakewood Hills Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $23,338.36 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Doug and Martha Bruner vs. Eric McGowan, West Lebanon, and Tru-Built Garage & Lumber Co. Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for breach of contract, plus a refund of the entire contract price, damages and attorney fees.
• Monogram Credit Card Bank of Georgia vs. Allen and Sheryl A. Coy, North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $1,024.59 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Gomez
Alfonso Gomez, East Market Street, Warsaw, and Barbara Gomez, Aurora, Ill. They were married Nov. 22, 1996, and separated May 6, 2000. There are no minor children.
Goshert
Brian and Stacy D. Goshert, EMS C30 Lane, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 24, 1986, and separated July 18, 2000. There is one minor child.
Jernigan
Chad Jernigan, North CR 175E, Leesburg, and Heather L. Jernigan, Leesburg. They were married Sept. 14, 1996, and separated June 10, 2000. There are no minor children.
Jones
Stacey and Douglas Jones, Widaman Street, Winona Lake. They were married June 28, 1997, and separated Aug. 2, 2000. There is one minor child.
Lindzy
Kent J. Lindzy, South County Farm Road, Claypool, and Michele J. Lindzy, Dot Street, Warsaw. They were married April 16, 1982, and separated Aug. 4, 1999. There are two minor children.
Reiff
Douglas L. Reiff, Kosciusko County, and Robin L. Reiff, Fort Wayne. They were married Nov. 24, 1973, and separated June 2, 2000. There are no minor children.
Retzer
Marvin Retzer, Presidential Drive, Winona Lake, and Denise Retzer, North Stonington, Conn. They were married May 28, 1976, and separated Dec. 16, 1999. 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
• Motorists Insurance Companies, subrogee of Quality Convenience Inc., vs. Tara L.Hall. Plaintiff awarded $10,908.90, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank awarded the judgments noted, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Mark Haywood, $6,492.54, and Linda L. Dustin, $1,787.58.
• Warsaw Siding Supply Co. vs. Terry Pittman, doing business as T&T Siding. Plaintiff awarded $437.15, plus interest and court costs.
• Tech Credit Union vs. Christie J. Bowman. Plaintiff awarded $4,733.96 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. Keith Vanthoff. Plaintiff awarded $3,531.68, plus court costs.
• Leasecomm Corp. vs. James J. Cretacci, doing business as Auto Extras Inc. Plaintiff awarded $3,684.81 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolution was finalized on the dates indicated:
• Shelley Ruth and Roger Allen Fitzpatrick. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $125 per week in child support. Aug. 2.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Bank One/NA, formerly known as The First National Bank of Chicago, vs. Shawn and Dawn Morton, Warsaw Community School Corp. and Larry Cassel. Plaintiff seeks $14,724.31 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.
• Rein Warsaw Associates vs. William and Patricia Michalak, South Bend, doing business as Warsaw Patio & Fireplace in The Marketplace of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,292.46 due on lease agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc., formerly known as Compass Receivables, vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Trey Martens, West High Street, Silver Lake, $320.25; Jamie Morris, West CR 75N, Etna Green, $1,400.82; and Carolyn Kaufman, West CR 1100N, Nappanee, $3,309.16.
• American General Finance vs. Jerry L. Burkett, West CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,768.40 due on promissory note, plus interest and court costs.
• Joel B. and Shara Curry vs. Anna Bailey and Mary Prout, EMS T6A Lane, North Webster. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a March 6, 1999, fall by Joel Curry at the defendants' business, Market Square, West Market Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Dewey and Phyliss A. Shearer vs. the heirs of Elizabeth and Henry Willis. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in Willis Park Addition on Webster Lake.
• Martha Mitchell vs. the heirs of Elizabeth and Henry Willis. Plaintiffs seek to quiet title to real estate in Willis Park Addition on Webster Lake.
• John Meggison vs. John D. Breading, West Kincaid Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 7, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of East Center and Zoe streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Alan S. and Barbara A. Kramer, EMS B38A Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks that penalties be assessed for construction of a residence addition completed without an improvement location permit.
• Carey Excavation Inc. vs. Les and Jan Avery, EMS B60D Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,800 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Benjamin R. Hanes vs. Norfolk Southern Railway Co. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 23, 1999, auto accident on a CR 1000W, Mentone, crossing at which the train allegedly didn't sound its whistle. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Bank United vs. Tomas and Elva Reyna, Nye Street, Warsaw, and Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., now known as Conseco Finance. Plaintiff seeks $56,056.60 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.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., subrogee of William P. Rondeau, vs. Tia Marie Parker, CR 925E, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $8,330.04 as paid to insured claimant, Rondeau, after an April 16, 2000, auto accident at the intersection of Armstrong and Brown roads. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Name Changes
• Tammie M. Reese seeks to change the name of her minor child from Kaylee Mishay Clupper-Reese to Kaylee Mishay Clupper Reese.
• Rebecca Beer seeks to change the name of her minor child from Matthew James Marsillett to Matthew James Beer.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bromley
Wanda L. Bromley, South Bunting Lane, and William Bromley, address unknown. They were married Feb. 12, 1998, and separated July 3, 1999. There are no minor children.
Cook
Rhonda Kay and Roger Lee Cook, East Wooster Road, Pierceton. They were married April 3, 1982, and separated July 6, 2000. There are two minor children.
Dials
Helen L. and Douglas K. Dials, Wabash. They were married June 29, 1974, and separated Aug. 4, 2000. There are no minor children.
Eikenberry
Marsha Jan Eikenberry, North Huntington Street, North Webster, and Delbert E. Eikenberry, Fort Wayne. They were married Sept. 17, 1982, and separated March 31, 2000. There are two minor children.
Koby/Patillo
Melissa J. Koby, Kosciusko County,and Michael R. Patillo, Avilla. They were married Feb. 24, 1995, and separated June 19, 2000. There is one minor child.
Oliver
Wade E. Oliver, South CR 400E, Pierceton, and Tisha Weikart-Oliver, Fort Wayne. They were married Aug. 21, 1999, and separated April 28, 2000. There are no minor children.
Wallace
Richard Dean Wallace Jr., Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Holly Renae Wallace, Meadowlark Drive, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 12, 2000, and separated March 23, 2000. There are no minor children.
Yarian
April J. Yarian, South Kitson Street, Syracuse,and David C. Yarian, Auburn. They were married June 21, 1997, and separated May 15, 2000. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Fidler Inc. vs. Marshall Crawford, doing business as Crawfords Construction & Excavating. Plaintiff awarded $7,528.69 by default, plus court costs.
• Empire Mortgage vs. Linda L. Donovan, et al. Plaintiff awarded $67,734.42, plus interest, 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. Jamie L. Sumwalt. Plaintiff awarded $1,378.68, plus court costs.
Name Change
• Jerica L. Bixler's request to change the name of her minor child from Kalee Nichole Katherine Johnson to Kalee Nichole Katherine Bixler is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Danielle and Daniel Conley vs. Clark Dale Roth and Swift Transport.
• Chad Zartman, doing business as DU Auto Sales, vs. Sam Whitaker. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
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.
• Tomasita Bettinger, also known as Tomi Bettinger, 918 Shady Lane, Warsaw. Chapter 13. Assets: $135,983. Debts: $96,361.
• Shawn Conwell, 504 E. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw, and Christina Conwell, 4198 N. Clemente Court, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $89,500. Debts: $137,761.
• John and Donna Grim, 1116 W. CR 500N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $7,728. Debts: $26,339.
• Kenneth and Tamara Riley, 24126 CR 48, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $7,050. Debts: $29,028.
• Roger and Pamela Scott, 145-1/2 Meadows, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,450. Debts: $10,116.
• Terry and Lisa Shepherd, 94 W. Lakeside Drive, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,114. Debts: $27,724.
• Amanda Simons, also known as Amanda Johnson, 1515 Monroe St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,770. Debts: $37,821.
• Blayne Woodcock and Christy Woodcock, also known as Christy Pennington and Christy Start, 1403 Ranch Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $8,990. Debts: $99,155.
• Marilee Coplen, 424 Jefferson St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,649. Debts: $16,273.
• Nakiale Duff, also known as Candy Duff and Candy Bailey, 203 Stonewall Court, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $4,420. Debts: $62,855.
• Walter Saldana and Laura Saldana, also known as Laura Method, 1104 E. Market St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,150. Debts: $20,374.
• Rebecca Stouder, 409 N. Huntington St., Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $11,770. Debts: $10,663.
• Joyce Boniphant, also known as Joyce Leemon, 121 E. South St., Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $26,365. Debts: $63,323.
• Christine Cauffman, also known as Christine Ehlinger, 1840 E. CR 400S, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,700. Debts: $12,943.
• Gail Gans, 12363 N. Kings Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,701. Debts: $3,230.
• Judy Hawkins, 5315 S. CR 400E, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $8,411. Debts: $17,795.
• Albert Jr. and Kay Kern, 9377 W. CR 300N, Etna Green. Chapter 7. Assets: $118,361. Debts: $56,097.
• Michael and Donna Rigney, 3283 S. CR 350E, Warsaw. Chapter 13. Assets: $5,310. Debts: $26,114.
• Beverly Stevens, North Webster. Chapter 7. Assets: $14,200. Debts: $26,570.
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