Times-Union Court News 08-21-2002

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:
• Jason Tyler Babcock, 28, North Harrison Street, Syracuse, and Karen Jo Shaw, 35, South Poplar Drive, Syracuse.
• Todd Craig Custer, 28, and Heather Christine Johnson, 26, both of Ind. 13S, North Manchester.
• Dwight Eric Dutter, 28, Cleveland, Ga., and Dinah Lee Stambaugh, 18, Ind. 14E, Silver Lake.
• Andrew Alan Hughes, 22, and Ellesha Louise Lawson, 20, both of East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
• Thomas Cecil Kistler, 37, and Tracey L. Humes, 32, both of South Broadway Street, Mentone.
• Kevin Lee Klein, 39, and Ellen Sue Gaylord, 37, both of North Barbee Road, Warsaw.
• Barrett Dale McManus, 31, and Courtney Erin Alberson, 24, both of North Grant Street, Warsaw.
• Paul M. Miller, 20, Bremen, and Loretta M. Miller, 20, West Price Road, Milford.
• Carey Lee Morseau, 42, and Melanie Berniece McDonald, 44, both of North Huntington Street, Syracuse.
• Jason Patrick Paris, 22, West Swick Road, Claypool, and Jessica Charleen Hutchison, 19, Esplanade Street, Winona Lake.
• Paul Russell Roth, 41, and Susan Marie Markley, 42, both of South Southhill Drive, Silver Lake.
• Alex Alexiavich Sielesnew, 19, and Crystal Lynn Greenwood, 20, both of U.S. 30E, Pierceton.
• Larry Arnold Smith, 52, and Linda Lee McGuire, 52, both of EMS B20B Lane, Pierceton.
• Gregory Brent White, 27, East CR 500N, North Webster, and Karen Renee Shipley, 22, EMS T18 Lane, Leesburg.
• Daniel Kent Wrenn, 23, and Kimberly Ann Bradley, 23, both of Rozella Road, Warsaw.

Superior Court II
The following 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 $82.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in January was Connie S. Dodson, 51, Bourbon.
Fined $27 in July were Scot E. Goon, 16, Warsaw; Marie F. Weller, 18, North Manchester; Daniel S. Trick, 22, Warsaw; Adam J. Whitesell, 18, Warsaw; Nathaniel I. Pletcher, 21, Pierceton; Richard A. Enyart, 45, Claypool; Baltazar C. Perez, 24, Warsaw; Scott C. Carlin, 30, North Manchester; Richard Cole, 55, Warsaw; Clinton D. Messer, 26, Warsaw;
Also, Benjamin P. Barker, 22, North Manchester; Nicole D. Sumpter, 17, Milford; Jo A. Doran, 70, Burket; Ryan M. Bettinger, 20, Warsaw; Rick Wireman Jr., 23, Warsaw; Lon S. Yaney, 31, Pierceton; and John M. Johnson, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in July were Benjamin F. Garber, 18, Pierceton; Rebecca A. Higgins, 45, Winona Lake; Randy L. Overmyer, 43, Tippecanoe; Theresa H. Leichty, 46, Bourbon; Paul E. Keys, 59, Nappanee; Zachariah Evans, 21, Warsaw; Jonathan C. Zeisig, 17, Pierceton; Gary A. Newcomer, 19, Nappanee; Marcus D. Speakman, 19, Syracuse; Edna M. Stolte, 34, Bourbon; David L. Meredith, 49, Akron; Anthony G. Herman, 65, Warsaw; and Kristina N. Harman, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June was Phillip J. Mallane IV, 18, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in July were Andrew B. Heintzelman, 17, Cromwell; Samantha S. Newsome, 32, Warsaw; and Albert J. Kinsel, 42, Akron.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in July were Justin J. Letsch, 20, Warsaw; Manuel L. Silva, 69, Warsaw; Margarita Sanchez, 35, Warsaw; and Manuel C. Aguilar, 15, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in June was Corrine E. Stokes, 25, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in July were Xin Lu, 34, Warsaw; Jeff S. Farmer, 23, Pierceton; Larry Metzger, 65, Pierceton; and Sabrina A. Powell, 31, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in July were Rebecca A. Higgins, 45, Winona Lake; Gabriel L. Ritter, 27, Syracuse; and Juan R. Gallegos, 20, Warsaw.
Wrong Way On One-Way Road - Fined $7 in July were Richard L. Courson, 19, Warsaw; Colleen A. Ewen, 51, Warsaw; and Aaron A. Herman, 16, Pierceton.
Passing In Violation Of Signs Or Markings - Fined $7 in July were Betty A. DeLaCruz, 50, Pierceton, and Laurie A. Hathaway, 35, Warsaw.
False Or Fictitious Registration - Fined $7 in July was Shannon R. Corson, 32, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in June was Phillip J. Mallane IV, 18, Cromwell.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in July was Jarrod M. Enyart, 19, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in July were Thomas J. Scott, 18, Warsaw, and Laura B. Kunkle, 66, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in January was Timothy J. Dement, 20, Cromwell.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in July was Thomas J. Scott, 18, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield At Through Highway - Fined $7 in July were Karen J. Roger, 60, Leesburg, and Stephen R. Parker, 59, Warsaw.
Improper Taillights - Fined $7 in July was Benjamin Vanlaningham, 18, Rochester.
Failure To Yield Right Of Way - Fined $7 in June was John B. Lowe III, 21, Warsaw.
Violation Of Probationary License - Find $250 in June was Larry Kaiser, 43, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in June was Mariano Marquez, 46, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March was Ruban Wilson III, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January was Drent B. Reynolds, 26, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $82 in court costs:
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in July were Darik C. Weirick, 21, Syracuse, and William F. Stocky, 59, North Webster.
Expired Motorboat Registration - Fined $7 in July was Peter D. Read, 45, Akron.
Parking In Unauthorized Area - Fined $7 in July was David Abbott, 39, Silver Lake.
Occupants Riding On Bow - Fined $7 in July was Jay W. Phoun, 26, Leesburg.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in June was William L. Cunningham, 41, Akron.
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Fined $25 in June was Michael J. Cooper, 17, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $79.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in July were Jason L. Frazier, 22, Warsaw; Alan E. Grossnickle, 60, Warsaw; Shawn B. Menzie, 19, Nappanee; Michael J. McCaman, 20, Winona Lake; Riley L. Neibert, 17 Leesburg; Shanda M. Mehl, 16, Milford; and Steven M. Glova, 48, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June were Suzanne E. Stokes, 17, Milford; Cory A. Clark, 20, North Webster; Samantha K. Blanton, 16, Nappanee; Scott Frost, 18, Claypool; Reginald L. Gibbs, 22, Mentone; Norma L. Biltz, 42, Leesburg; Dustin C. Young, 20, Milford; Joseph D. Gross, 20, Warsaw; Racheal M. Lysik, 17, Pierceton; Chasity M. Combs, 28, Syracuse; Lionel Garza, 24, Warsaw; and Michelle Hall, 31, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in May were Amy J. Weist, 27, Akron; Elisabeth E. Carter, 17, Mentone; Bradley A. Dye, 20, Warsaw; and Chad A. Fuller, 21, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in April was Clayton C. Rohr, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in July were Alan D. Rensberger, 21, Akron; Chad A. Rasi, 17, Milford; Byron M. Gordon II, 17, Warsaw; Robert Wagley, 30, Warsaw; and Pablo Hernandez, 23, North Webster.
Fined $12 in June were Linda L. Hall, 38, Warsaw; Christopher L. Holloway, 21, Warsaw; Chris S.Gortney, 42, Cromwell; Michael A. Garman, 18, Syracuse; Kyle J. Schanlaub, 21, Rochester; Sue A. Huffman, 55, Warsaw; David A. Imel, 37, Mentone; Jackie M. Sheline, 19, Syracuse; Benjamin A. Haan, 29, Claypool; Tyler J. Miller, 19, Leesburg;
Also, Kurt K. Kamholz, 47, Winona Lake; Parnell S. Peconga, 20, Warsaw; Teresa M. Johnson, 30, Syracuse; Samantha S. Batta, 23, Warsaw; Jeremy M. Cassinger, 19, Winona Lake; Joel Starrett, 25, Syracuse; Michelle Bulger, 16, Milford; Richard B. Espeset, 32, North Manchester; Edgar Rosales, 17, Pierceton; John M. Seitz, 21, Mentone;
Also, Caleb S. Kimball, 17, Warsaw; Patricia Strandlund, 37, Larwill; Brian L. Lehman, 19, Nappanee; Paula S. Sullivan, 47, Syracuse; Michael L. Aust, 18, Syracuse; Gilberto Garcia, 22, Warsaw; Eydie Darnell, 44, Claypool; Gary G. Gregory, 40, North Webster; Erika L. Rainwater, 16, Warsaw; and Traci L. Salter, 17, Milford.
Fined $12 in May was Mary L. Trueblood, 28, Claypool.
Fined $12 in April was Christopher B. Perry, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January was Michael J. Berner, 35, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in October was Patrick L. Webster, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in July 2001 was John M. Reisinger, 23, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in July were Toni L. Puterbaugh, 19, Claypool; Peggy J. Welty, 64, Milford; Ryan D. Kates, 17, Akron; and Douglas M. Cihlar, 42, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in June were Wayne L. Bigler, 55, Nappanee; Megan R. Wright, 18, Akron; Rebecca Rettinger, 25, Bourbon; Jacob H. Martin, 16, Syracuse; Ammie N. Harris, 16, Warsaw; Peggy A. Page, 25, Warsaw; Richard K. Ochoa, 22, Winona Lake; and Aaron M. Robbins, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Ryan R. Robinson, 24, North Manchester.
No Registration - Fined $7 in July was Grant A. Uhlig, 21, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in July were Donna Corp, 38, Warsaw; Wayne B. Howenstine, 38, Leesburg; Dennis E. Baker, 55, Mentone; and Rudin L. Rinearson, 16, North Manchester.
Fined $7 in June were Jeff M. Knisely, 33, Warsaw; Tasia M. Boggs, 17, South Whitley; Charles S. Pickering, 68, Akron; and Jose A. Navarro, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Beatrice O. Perez, 41, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in March was Kimberly D. Thomas, 31, Milford.
Fined $7 in January was Charles A. Brallier Jr., 32, Silver Lake.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in July were Edward A. Cochran, 37, Warsaw; Juan J. Calderon-Duron, 30, Warsaw; and John M. Zasudzinsko, 23, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in June were Steven J. Eigsti, 34, Etna Green; Jose I. Martinez, 21, Winona Lake; and David T. Furnivall, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was Kimberly D. Thomas, 31, Milford.
Vehicle Equipment Violation - Fined $7 in July was Joel A. Downs.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in July was Byron M. Gordon II, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Kelly K. Yotter, 16, Syracuse.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in June were Chad M. Ollimet, 20, Warsaw, and Daniel Anglin, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was David W. Cripe, 18, Milford.
False Or Fictitious Registration - Fined $7 in June were Shawn C. Bartley, 21, Warsaw; Joseph E. McNeely, 34, Warsaw; Kathy J. Foreman, 22, Warsaw; and Jose I. Martinez, 21, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in June were William J. Gerrity, 48, Syracuse; Joy J. Fugate, 31, Warsaw; Eric W. Myers, 27, North Webster; and Chad M. Ollimet, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Travis M. Dickson, 17, Bourbon (two counts).
Fined $25 in December was Kyle B. Dietzen, 48, Syracuse.
Failure To Use Seat Belt In Commercial Motor Vehicle - Fined $17 in June was Justin F. Vining, 22, Warsaw.
Passing In Violation Of Signs Or Markings - Fined $7 in June was Tyler J. Miller, 19, Leesburg.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in June were Brooks R. Stogsdill, 19, Warsaw; Donald E. Ditton Jr., 23, Winona Lake; and Jorge A. Villenueve, 21, Syracuse.
Improper Turn At Intersection - Fined $7 in June were Teresa Xique, 16, Winona Lake, and Darrel W. Baker, 50, Warsaw.
Failure To Drive On Right Side - Fined $7 in June were Jose I. Martinez, 21, Winona Lake, and John M. Seitz, 21, Mentone.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in June were Jamie A. Long, 29, Mentone, and Elisha A. Prater, 24, Claypool.
Fined $7 in May was Krysta N. Plummer, 18, Pierceton.
Failure To Signal - Fined $7 in June was Bradley A. Dye, 20, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in June was Robert L. Yzaguirre, 39, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in May was Roy B. Simpson, 23, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in April was Javier Cantu, 32, Milford.
Fined $100 in March was Ryan Wolf, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March was Joshua E. Saldana, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Leslie L. Wade, 43, Claypool.
Failure To Yield Right Of Way - Fined $7 in June was Kara M. Poe, 20, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in June was Julia A. Grothouse, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May were Julie R. Wilson, 22, Warsaw, and David A. Blake, 35, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield At Through Highway - Fined $7 in May was Roy B. Simpson, 23, Syracuse.
No Motorcycle Endorsement - Fined $17 in May was Brent E. Rapsavage, 25, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in May was Roy B. Simpson, 23, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in March was Jessica L. Davis, 18, Milford.
Fined $50 in October was Randy A. Weaver, 22, Warsaw.
Improperly Passing School Bus - Fined $100 in May was Richard W. Gensch, 35, Pierceton.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in April was Jesus Pacheco, 28, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield To An Emergency Vehicle - Fined $75 in February was Rene S. Moreno, 33, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $50 in February was Aaron L. Leininger, 17, Rochester.
Fined $7 in November was Trinton J. Tuttle, 18, South Whitley.
The following people also paid $79 in court costs:
Permitting A Violation - Fined $7 in July was John S. Kogon, 48, Syracuse.
Violation Of Nighttime Speed Limit - Fined $7 in July was Curtis A. Rhodes, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Robert L. Marcuccilli, 33, Warsaw.
Expired Motorboat Registration - Fined $7 in July was Wendy S. Harges, 28, Warsaw.
Pulling Kneeboard Without Observer - Fined $7 in July was Mark A. Skiboski, 38, Warsaw.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $100 in June was Bradley Dye, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in May was Billy R. Slone, 19, Silver Lake.
Fined $100 in March was Terry L. Lydy Jr., 20, Leesburg.
Failure To Possess Hunting License - Fined $7 in June was Harvey L. Hershberger, 27, Milford.
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in June against Joshua A. Crosely, 18, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in July were Michael E. Chupp, 25, Nappanee; Shawn B. Menzie, 19, Nappanee; Gary A. Clark, 25, Warsaw; Linda K. Norma, 53, Claypool; Robin M. Adkins, 38, Mentone; Dustin E. Ruff, 21, Akron; Manuel L. Silva, 69, Warsaw; Ronald B. Feller, 67, Silver Lake; Ron L. Baldridge, 40, Warsaw; Sarah J. Hall, 30, Warsaw; Kenneth J. Lynd, 29, Bourbon; Tina M. Manns, 35, Milford; Benjamin E. McKrill, 22, Warsaw; Joshua I. Schuh, 19, Warsaw; David E. Anderson, 29, Warsaw; Andrew D. Deardorff, 19, Rochester; Christopher B. Edwards, 25, Warsaw; Ronald E. Blanton, 29, Pierceton; Kenneth E. Szelag, 56, Warsaw; Tammy J. Burgh, 24, Warsaw; and Rebecca A. Bornman, 49, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in June were Robert A. Melcher, 46, Winona Lake; Blaine W. Goon, 22, Warsaw; Michael A. Braden, 32, Warsaw; Leann Lopez, 19, Warsaw; Andrew A. Hughes, 22, Warsaw; Trista A. Wadkins, 17, Warsaw; Donald W. Cochran, 29, Etna Green; Melvin E. Keplinger IV, 18, Mentone; Seth D. Hamman, 18, Claypool; Timothy J. Fox, 22, Warsaw;
Also, Jeanete Holbrook, 38, Warsaw; Andrea Fletcher, 22, Warsaw; Larry Kaiser, 43, Syracuse; Jeffrey A. Weaver, 35, Syracuse; Debbie A. Pearson, 39, Warsaw; Adriel T. Clark, 46, Syracuse; Carrie L. Bell, 19, Syracuse; Angela D. Glock, 31, Leesburg; Pamela T. Huffer, 54, Syracuse; and Nicholas A. Williamson, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in May were Amy L. Nolin, 25, Warsaw; David Ochstein, 44, Bourbon; James L. Anderson II, 24, Warsaw; Nancy J. Newcomer, 52, Milford; Alice M. Fox, 70, Milford; Lynn R. Schmucker, 22, Nappanee; Barbara J. Prater, 55, North Manchester; Brita L. Greer, 26, Warsaw; Debra S. Hasse, 42, Syracuse;
Also, Roger L. Brady, 46, Syracuse; Jean M. Roder, 34, Syracuse; Martha A. Johnson, 43, Winona Lake; Sherry A. Gallant, 28, Warsaw; Herbert L. Bailey III, 37, Warsaw; Jason L. Seiffert, 23, Warsaw; Justin J. Letsch, 20, Warsaw; John B. Lowe III, 21, Warsaw; Dan L. Spangle, 35, Warsaw; Julie R. Wilson, 22, Warsaw; Roberto Vazquez-Estrada, 38, Warsaw; and Sandra Heeter, 23, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in March were James A. Runyon, 31, Warsaw; Matthew W. Trier, 36, Winona Lake; and Terry A. Woodling, 32, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in January were Charles A. Brallier Jr., 32, Silver Lake, and Jerimy R. Horn, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in December was Brandon T. Williamson, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in October was Matthew L. Prater, 24, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in July was Ruthann Runyon, 25, Claypool.
Fined $25 in June were Brian M. Clay, 26, Leesburg; Richard E. Miller, 61, Syracuse; Andrey Marchenko, 37, Nappanee; and Esperanza Lopez, 44, Warsaw.
Fined $5 in June was Rodolfo Martinez, 31, Warsaw.
Judgment in June against Donna J. Cassel, 25, Claypool; Elvira Moralez, 21, Warsaw; and Anthony K. Martinez, 26, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in April was Christine M. Stump, 53, Milford.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving While Intoxicated By A Minor With A Blood-Alcohol Level Of .02 Percent Or Greater - (June) Bradley A. Dye, 20, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (June) Donald B. Hawkins, 27, Silver Lake; (May) Jimmy D. Womble, 31, Leesburg; (March) Saul Soto, 24, North Manchester; (January) John A. Schoettmer III, 25, Silver Lake; (December) Leslie L. Wade, 43, Claypool; (November) Stacie Phillips, 28, Pierceton; Thomas F. Smith, 20, Warsaw.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Fort Wayne Roofing & Sheet Metal Corp. v. Donald G. and Patricia Johnston, East Adams Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $8,225 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Discover Bank v. Theodore M. Grocke, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,749.66 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. the following people for the amounts noted due on credit card agreements, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs: Josh Michael, Kinwood Drive, Milford, $583.46; Timothy R. and Lisa M. Glass, Inverness Point, Warsaw, $836.73; Tonda K. Hewitt, East Maple Grove Street, Syracuse, $1,078.98; and Deena Bussard, North Elm Street, Silver Lake, $905.72; Christy Gordon, St. Mary's Drive, Warsaw, $635.31; and William D. Brown, Hepler Drive, Warsaw, $678.56.
• Discover Bank v. Robert C. Deckys, Ranch Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,266.56 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finances Inc. v. Krystal J. Davis, West CR 500S, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $6,139.52 due on agreement, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals v. Dallas Fireline, doing business as Fireline Construction, Goshen. Plaintiff seeks that penalties be imposed against the defendant for constructing a home for Josh Kuiper, West Wildwood Drive, Syracuse, in violation of the setback requirements. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Executive Office Products v. Dennis and Janice Buhrt, East CR 100N, Pierceton, and Creative Iron Designs, LLC. Plaintiff seeks $3,973.17 due on account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• First Consumers National Bank v. Patricia Enders, North Pressler Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,851.48 due on credit card account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Providian National Bank v. Ruth Bond, EMS D24B Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $8,862.65 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• John Mencl v. Aaron L. and Dave Weimer, doing business as Design West Conversion and Design West Marketing, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $38,958 for breach of contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Olympus Servicing, LP, formerly known as Calmco Servicing, LP, v. Ed Deweese, East Clark Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $72,574.66 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.
• Green Point Credit Corp. v. Virgil J. Jr. and Peggy Lynn Horner, North CR 825E, North Webster, and Beneficial Indiana, doing business as Beneficial Mortgage. Plaintiff seeks $82,848.80 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.
Marriage Dissolutions
Doss
Ray Jr. and Gidget Doss, East CR 1300N, Milford. They were married June 23, 1998, and separated Aug. 9, 2002. There are no minor children.
Henry
Jimmaleah Henry, EMS W20 Lane, North Webster, and Daryl W. Henry, Bradenton, Fla. They were married June 23, 1979, and separated Oct. 31, 2001. There is one minor child.
Rose
Jennifer L. Rose, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Billy F. Rose Jr., West Monoquet Road, Warsaw. They were married July 8, 2000, and separated July 25, 2002. There is one minor child.
Westafer
Jason David Westafer, Miller's Drive, Mentone, and Lisa Ann Westafer, address unknown. They were married Feb. 19, 1999, and separated July 22, 2002. There is one minor child.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank v. Barbara J. Gardonio. Plaintiff awarded $$17,863.19 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana v. Phillip A. Waddle. Plaintiff awarded $7,173.21 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Nextbank/NA v. David R. Thomas. Plaintiff awarded $7,195,86 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Lake City Bank v. Bryan E. and Denise A. Bronsing. Plaintiff awarded $7,557.16 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Scott G. and Karen L. Brandel. Plaintiff awarded $7,528.24 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Trustcorp. Mortgage Co. v. Brian Best. Plaintiff awarded $72,962.92 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.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v. Garry D. Gregory. Plaintiff awarded $5,347.36, plus interest and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Timothy D. Ellis. Plaintiff awarded $3,683.43 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Timothy S. and Ruby S. Schoettmer. Plaintiff awarded $6,669.25 by default.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Andrew Anglemeyer, D.O., v. Warsaw Health System, LLC, doing business as Kosciusko Community Hospital.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Cheryl K. and Kevin W. Craig.
• National City Bank v. Jack D. Hathaway.
• Providian National Bank v. Stephen M. Burgh.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Cory K. and Kimberly D. Ream. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. Father ordered to pay $30 per week in child support. Aug. 2.
• Susan (former name Anson restored) and John Simmons. Aug. 8.
• Mary-Ellen White (henceforth to be known as Mary-Ellen Prickett-White) and Lon Dale White. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $161 per week in child support. Aug. 8.
Other Action
• Valerie McCleary v. Richard McCleary. The Hon. James R. Heuer is appointed special judge in this matter.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• The Bank of New York v. Rosemary Langrand, Michaels Street, Warsaw, and city of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $61,759.55 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.
• National City Mortgage Co. v. David S. and Gary W. Hettinger, East Prairie Street, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $65,796.93 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.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Jennifer C. Wolfe, EMS B18 Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $40,883.36 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.
• Robert A. Kennedy v. James L. Walmer, South Union Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from Walmer's alleged failure to properly represent Kennedy in a marriage dissolution. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Marianne Kelsey v. Angela L. Smith, Worthville, Ky., and Rusty Dauzart, Pineville, La. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 9, 2000, auto accident at the intersection of South Detroit Street and East Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• Aurora Cabinet Co. Inc. v. Swartz Brothers Construction, Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $42,198.55 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• RBK Development Inc. also known as Superior Wood Products, v. Swartz Brothers Construction, Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $8,720 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Stanley P. and Kathy A. McDaniel v. John S. Hill, Joliet, Ill., and Hickory Leasing Inc, New Lenox, Ill. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 4, 2000, auto accident at the intersection of CR 150W and U.S. 30. Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek punitive damages and court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Chasity N. and Nicholas A. Meadows, Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $68,518.56 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.
• American General Finance v. Shane A. and Tammy Nickerson, North CR 300W, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $3,111.93 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• KeyBank/NA v. Swartz Brothers Construction, Ind. 15N, Warsaw; Ken W. and Shaila A. Swartz, Punta Gorda, Fla.; Kyle W. and Sheri A. Swartz, North CR 450E, Syracuse; Farmers State Bank; and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $278,935.12 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.
• Stonewall Masonry Inc. v. Swartz Brothers Construction, Ind. 15N, Warsaw, and Kyle W. Swartz, North CR 450E, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $19,053.68 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Tina and Eric Prater, West Eldora Drive, Silver Lake, and FSF Inc., doing business as First Step Financial Inc. Plaintiff seeks $71,004.33 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.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Lon Dale and Mary Ellen White, North Second Trail, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $80,114.94 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.
• Aaron and Sylvia S. Stutzman v. Aaron J. Beechy, a minor, and Jacob Beechy, West CR 750N, Etna Green. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of four counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a automobile v. horse accident Aug. 8, 2000, on CR 850N. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Deutsch Bank Trust Co. America v. Denise Cartwright, South Third Street, Pierceton, and Kay L. Sparks, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $19,510.63 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.
• Bank One/NA v. Kolin Young, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw; Rebecca Buskirk Davis, trustee of the Rebecca Buskirk Davis trust, EMS T26 Lane, Leesburg; Hephzibah House Inc., School Street, Winona Lake; Hall and Marose Agency Inc.; city of Warsaw; and John and Jane Doe, tenants at East Pierceton Road, Warsaw, real estate. Plaintiff seeks $152,853.30 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.
Name Change
• Tracy Lynn Waddell seeks to change the name of her minor child from Dyllan Wayne Richardson to Dyllan Wayne Current.
Marriage Dissolutions
Brock
Jennifer and Jeremy Ray Brock, North CR 175E, Warsaw. They were married June 10, 1998, and have not yet separated.There are two minor children.
Gerber
Gary Lee Gerber, East Harrison Court, Syracuse, and Julia M. Gerber, East Asbury Lane, North Webster. They were married Oct. 18, 1985, and separated June 1, 2002. There are three minor children.
Gessinger
Jennie Gessinger, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg, and Rick Gessinger, EMS W23B Lane, North Webster. They were married Nov. 27, 1997, and separated July 10, 2002. There are no minor children.
Ousley
Ronald A. Ousley, South Rowland Avenue, Leesburg, and Katrina K. Ousley, East CR 1000S, North Manchester. They were married July 10, 1984, and separated in 1999. There are two minor children.
Sparks
Derek Sparks, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Cathy Sparks, West CR 800S, Claypool. They were married June 16, 1999, and separated March 1, 2002. There are no minor children.
Wagley
Robert D. Wagley, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Gretchen F. Wagley, Noblesville. They were married July 6, 1991, and separated July 1, 2002. There are two minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Christopher J. and Chastity M. Hurd and Beneficial Indiana Inc. Plaintiff awarded $87,472.62 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.
• Marylouise Manley v. Rickey A. and Trisha J. Davis. Real estate agreement between the parties is declared void and plaintiff entitled to immediate possession of property.
• Linda L. and Anna Pojeta v. Robert S. Pojeta. Anna Pojeta awarded $12,500 and Linda Pojeta awarded $71,000, which shall be placed as a lien against Robert Pojeta's real estate.
• OSI Portfolio Services Inc. v. Jeremy J. Schuh. Plaintiff awarded $2,283.49, plus interest and court costs.
• United Credit Union v. Scott D. Wadkins. Plaintiff awarded $3,096.33 by default, plus court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Harry W. Price Jr. Plaintiff awarded $713.55 by default, plus interest, $178.38 in attorney fees and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Paul G. Mangun v. Lara Jose Guadalupe and Pekin Insurance Co.
• Audrey and Mike Kausal v. Imogene Criswell and United Farm Bureau Insurance Co.
• Jonell K. and Travis Fretz v. Robert L. Conrad II.
• Doreen and John Burnau v. Kathryn J. Blocher.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• United Credit Union v. Richard Erick and Debra Miller.
• RSSP Inc. v. Richard Aylor.
• Bank of New York v. Todd Bailey and Home Equity of America Inc.
• BA Mortgage LLC v. Daren D., Carmen T., Loren E. and Donna J. Maierle, et al.
• State of Indiana v. John Posada.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Andrew P. Willis and Samantha L. (former name Johnson restored). Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. Aug. 1.
• Ronald W. Sr. and Rhonda Harris. Aug. 6.
• Marvin Wieland and Gala Sue Gerber Wieland. Aug. 6.
• Kevin W. and Julie C. Percy. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Aug. 7.
• Melody K. and Dennis Wayne Rudd. The matter continues as to custody and support of couple's minor child. Aug. 12.
Other Action
• Jeffery A. Tucker v. Kosciusko County REMC and Lynn Collyer. The Hon. Michael D. Cook, judge of Marshall Circuit Court, is appointed special judge in this matter.
• Bret A. Feldman's request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.

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.
• Kenneth and Margaret Criswell, 65 EMS D24B Lane, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $29,800. Debts: $258,185.
• John Ellis II and Teresa Ellis, formerly known as Teresa Mort, 8567 S. CR 600W, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $28,150. Debts: $73,585.
• Jon Ewen, 2441 W. CR 250S #76, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $21,440. Debts: $242,623.
• Levi Jr. and Leanna Lehman, 71815 CR 21, Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,005. Debts: $28,857.
• Richard Mughmaw, doing business as Mughmaw Trucking, 3830 E. CR 450S, Rochester. Chapter 11. Assets: $348,800. Debts: $414,964.
• Daniel Smith and Brenda Smith, also known as Brenda Jones and as Brenda Borkholder, 754 S. Main St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $84,015. Debts: $42,829. [[In-content Ad]]


Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Jason Tyler Babcock, 28, North Harrison Street, Syracuse, and Karen Jo Shaw, 35, South Poplar Drive, Syracuse.
• Todd Craig Custer, 28, and Heather Christine Johnson, 26, both of Ind. 13S, North Manchester.
• Dwight Eric Dutter, 28, Cleveland, Ga., and Dinah Lee Stambaugh, 18, Ind. 14E, Silver Lake.
• Andrew Alan Hughes, 22, and Ellesha Louise Lawson, 20, both of East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
• Thomas Cecil Kistler, 37, and Tracey L. Humes, 32, both of South Broadway Street, Mentone.
• Kevin Lee Klein, 39, and Ellen Sue Gaylord, 37, both of North Barbee Road, Warsaw.
• Barrett Dale McManus, 31, and Courtney Erin Alberson, 24, both of North Grant Street, Warsaw.
• Paul M. Miller, 20, Bremen, and Loretta M. Miller, 20, West Price Road, Milford.
• Carey Lee Morseau, 42, and Melanie Berniece McDonald, 44, both of North Huntington Street, Syracuse.
• Jason Patrick Paris, 22, West Swick Road, Claypool, and Jessica Charleen Hutchison, 19, Esplanade Street, Winona Lake.
• Paul Russell Roth, 41, and Susan Marie Markley, 42, both of South Southhill Drive, Silver Lake.
• Alex Alexiavich Sielesnew, 19, and Crystal Lynn Greenwood, 20, both of U.S. 30E, Pierceton.
• Larry Arnold Smith, 52, and Linda Lee McGuire, 52, both of EMS B20B Lane, Pierceton.
• Gregory Brent White, 27, East CR 500N, North Webster, and Karen Renee Shipley, 22, EMS T18 Lane, Leesburg.
• Daniel Kent Wrenn, 23, and Kimberly Ann Bradley, 23, both of Rozella Road, Warsaw.

Superior Court II
The following 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 $82.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in January was Connie S. Dodson, 51, Bourbon.
Fined $27 in July were Scot E. Goon, 16, Warsaw; Marie F. Weller, 18, North Manchester; Daniel S. Trick, 22, Warsaw; Adam J. Whitesell, 18, Warsaw; Nathaniel I. Pletcher, 21, Pierceton; Richard A. Enyart, 45, Claypool; Baltazar C. Perez, 24, Warsaw; Scott C. Carlin, 30, North Manchester; Richard Cole, 55, Warsaw; Clinton D. Messer, 26, Warsaw;
Also, Benjamin P. Barker, 22, North Manchester; Nicole D. Sumpter, 17, Milford; Jo A. Doran, 70, Burket; Ryan M. Bettinger, 20, Warsaw; Rick Wireman Jr., 23, Warsaw; Lon S. Yaney, 31, Pierceton; and John M. Johnson, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in July were Benjamin F. Garber, 18, Pierceton; Rebecca A. Higgins, 45, Winona Lake; Randy L. Overmyer, 43, Tippecanoe; Theresa H. Leichty, 46, Bourbon; Paul E. Keys, 59, Nappanee; Zachariah Evans, 21, Warsaw; Jonathan C. Zeisig, 17, Pierceton; Gary A. Newcomer, 19, Nappanee; Marcus D. Speakman, 19, Syracuse; Edna M. Stolte, 34, Bourbon; David L. Meredith, 49, Akron; Anthony G. Herman, 65, Warsaw; and Kristina N. Harman, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June was Phillip J. Mallane IV, 18, Cromwell.
Fined $7 in July were Andrew B. Heintzelman, 17, Cromwell; Samantha S. Newsome, 32, Warsaw; and Albert J. Kinsel, 42, Akron.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in July were Justin J. Letsch, 20, Warsaw; Manuel L. Silva, 69, Warsaw; Margarita Sanchez, 35, Warsaw; and Manuel C. Aguilar, 15, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in June was Corrine E. Stokes, 25, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in July were Xin Lu, 34, Warsaw; Jeff S. Farmer, 23, Pierceton; Larry Metzger, 65, Pierceton; and Sabrina A. Powell, 31, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in July were Rebecca A. Higgins, 45, Winona Lake; Gabriel L. Ritter, 27, Syracuse; and Juan R. Gallegos, 20, Warsaw.
Wrong Way On One-Way Road - Fined $7 in July were Richard L. Courson, 19, Warsaw; Colleen A. Ewen, 51, Warsaw; and Aaron A. Herman, 16, Pierceton.
Passing In Violation Of Signs Or Markings - Fined $7 in July were Betty A. DeLaCruz, 50, Pierceton, and Laurie A. Hathaway, 35, Warsaw.
False Or Fictitious Registration - Fined $7 in July was Shannon R. Corson, 32, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in June was Phillip J. Mallane IV, 18, Cromwell.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in July was Jarrod M. Enyart, 19, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in July were Thomas J. Scott, 18, Warsaw, and Laura B. Kunkle, 66, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in January was Timothy J. Dement, 20, Cromwell.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in July was Thomas J. Scott, 18, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield At Through Highway - Fined $7 in July were Karen J. Roger, 60, Leesburg, and Stephen R. Parker, 59, Warsaw.
Improper Taillights - Fined $7 in July was Benjamin Vanlaningham, 18, Rochester.
Failure To Yield Right Of Way - Fined $7 in June was John B. Lowe III, 21, Warsaw.
Violation Of Probationary License - Find $250 in June was Larry Kaiser, 43, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in June was Mariano Marquez, 46, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March was Ruban Wilson III, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in January was Drent B. Reynolds, 26, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $82 in court costs:
No Life Preservers When Required - Fined $7 in July were Darik C. Weirick, 21, Syracuse, and William F. Stocky, 59, North Webster.
Expired Motorboat Registration - Fined $7 in July was Peter D. Read, 45, Akron.
Parking In Unauthorized Area - Fined $7 in July was David Abbott, 39, Silver Lake.
Occupants Riding On Bow - Fined $7 in July was Jay W. Phoun, 26, Leesburg.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in June was William L. Cunningham, 41, Akron.
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Fined $25 in June was Michael J. Cooper, 17, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $79.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in July were Jason L. Frazier, 22, Warsaw; Alan E. Grossnickle, 60, Warsaw; Shawn B. Menzie, 19, Nappanee; Michael J. McCaman, 20, Winona Lake; Riley L. Neibert, 17 Leesburg; Shanda M. Mehl, 16, Milford; and Steven M. Glova, 48, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June were Suzanne E. Stokes, 17, Milford; Cory A. Clark, 20, North Webster; Samantha K. Blanton, 16, Nappanee; Scott Frost, 18, Claypool; Reginald L. Gibbs, 22, Mentone; Norma L. Biltz, 42, Leesburg; Dustin C. Young, 20, Milford; Joseph D. Gross, 20, Warsaw; Racheal M. Lysik, 17, Pierceton; Chasity M. Combs, 28, Syracuse; Lionel Garza, 24, Warsaw; and Michelle Hall, 31, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in May were Amy J. Weist, 27, Akron; Elisabeth E. Carter, 17, Mentone; Bradley A. Dye, 20, Warsaw; and Chad A. Fuller, 21, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in April was Clayton C. Rohr, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in July were Alan D. Rensberger, 21, Akron; Chad A. Rasi, 17, Milford; Byron M. Gordon II, 17, Warsaw; Robert Wagley, 30, Warsaw; and Pablo Hernandez, 23, North Webster.
Fined $12 in June were Linda L. Hall, 38, Warsaw; Christopher L. Holloway, 21, Warsaw; Chris S.Gortney, 42, Cromwell; Michael A. Garman, 18, Syracuse; Kyle J. Schanlaub, 21, Rochester; Sue A. Huffman, 55, Warsaw; David A. Imel, 37, Mentone; Jackie M. Sheline, 19, Syracuse; Benjamin A. Haan, 29, Claypool; Tyler J. Miller, 19, Leesburg;
Also, Kurt K. Kamholz, 47, Winona Lake; Parnell S. Peconga, 20, Warsaw; Teresa M. Johnson, 30, Syracuse; Samantha S. Batta, 23, Warsaw; Jeremy M. Cassinger, 19, Winona Lake; Joel Starrett, 25, Syracuse; Michelle Bulger, 16, Milford; Richard B. Espeset, 32, North Manchester; Edgar Rosales, 17, Pierceton; John M. Seitz, 21, Mentone;
Also, Caleb S. Kimball, 17, Warsaw; Patricia Strandlund, 37, Larwill; Brian L. Lehman, 19, Nappanee; Paula S. Sullivan, 47, Syracuse; Michael L. Aust, 18, Syracuse; Gilberto Garcia, 22, Warsaw; Eydie Darnell, 44, Claypool; Gary G. Gregory, 40, North Webster; Erika L. Rainwater, 16, Warsaw; and Traci L. Salter, 17, Milford.
Fined $12 in May was Mary L. Trueblood, 28, Claypool.
Fined $12 in April was Christopher B. Perry, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January was Michael J. Berner, 35, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in October was Patrick L. Webster, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in July 2001 was John M. Reisinger, 23, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in July were Toni L. Puterbaugh, 19, Claypool; Peggy J. Welty, 64, Milford; Ryan D. Kates, 17, Akron; and Douglas M. Cihlar, 42, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in June were Wayne L. Bigler, 55, Nappanee; Megan R. Wright, 18, Akron; Rebecca Rettinger, 25, Bourbon; Jacob H. Martin, 16, Syracuse; Ammie N. Harris, 16, Warsaw; Peggy A. Page, 25, Warsaw; Richard K. Ochoa, 22, Winona Lake; and Aaron M. Robbins, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Ryan R. Robinson, 24, North Manchester.
No Registration - Fined $7 in July was Grant A. Uhlig, 21, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in July were Donna Corp, 38, Warsaw; Wayne B. Howenstine, 38, Leesburg; Dennis E. Baker, 55, Mentone; and Rudin L. Rinearson, 16, North Manchester.
Fined $7 in June were Jeff M. Knisely, 33, Warsaw; Tasia M. Boggs, 17, South Whitley; Charles S. Pickering, 68, Akron; and Jose A. Navarro, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Beatrice O. Perez, 41, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in March was Kimberly D. Thomas, 31, Milford.
Fined $7 in January was Charles A. Brallier Jr., 32, Silver Lake.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in July were Edward A. Cochran, 37, Warsaw; Juan J. Calderon-Duron, 30, Warsaw; and John M. Zasudzinsko, 23, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in June were Steven J. Eigsti, 34, Etna Green; Jose I. Martinez, 21, Winona Lake; and David T. Furnivall, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was Kimberly D. Thomas, 31, Milford.
Vehicle Equipment Violation - Fined $7 in July was Joel A. Downs.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in July was Byron M. Gordon II, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Kelly K. Yotter, 16, Syracuse.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in June were Chad M. Ollimet, 20, Warsaw, and Daniel Anglin, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was David W. Cripe, 18, Milford.
False Or Fictitious Registration - Fined $7 in June were Shawn C. Bartley, 21, Warsaw; Joseph E. McNeely, 34, Warsaw; Kathy J. Foreman, 22, Warsaw; and Jose I. Martinez, 21, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in June were William J. Gerrity, 48, Syracuse; Joy J. Fugate, 31, Warsaw; Eric W. Myers, 27, North Webster; and Chad M. Ollimet, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May was Travis M. Dickson, 17, Bourbon (two counts).
Fined $25 in December was Kyle B. Dietzen, 48, Syracuse.
Failure To Use Seat Belt In Commercial Motor Vehicle - Fined $17 in June was Justin F. Vining, 22, Warsaw.
Passing In Violation Of Signs Or Markings - Fined $7 in June was Tyler J. Miller, 19, Leesburg.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in June were Brooks R. Stogsdill, 19, Warsaw; Donald E. Ditton Jr., 23, Winona Lake; and Jorge A. Villenueve, 21, Syracuse.
Improper Turn At Intersection - Fined $7 in June were Teresa Xique, 16, Winona Lake, and Darrel W. Baker, 50, Warsaw.
Failure To Drive On Right Side - Fined $7 in June were Jose I. Martinez, 21, Winona Lake, and John M. Seitz, 21, Mentone.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in June were Jamie A. Long, 29, Mentone, and Elisha A. Prater, 24, Claypool.
Fined $7 in May was Krysta N. Plummer, 18, Pierceton.
Failure To Signal - Fined $7 in June was Bradley A. Dye, 20, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in June was Robert L. Yzaguirre, 39, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in May was Roy B. Simpson, 23, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in April was Javier Cantu, 32, Milford.
Fined $100 in March was Ryan Wolf, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March was Joshua E. Saldana, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Leslie L. Wade, 43, Claypool.
Failure To Yield Right Of Way - Fined $7 in June was Kara M. Poe, 20, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in June was Julia A. Grothouse, 37, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in May were Julie R. Wilson, 22, Warsaw, and David A. Blake, 35, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield At Through Highway - Fined $7 in May was Roy B. Simpson, 23, Syracuse.
No Motorcycle Endorsement - Fined $17 in May was Brent E. Rapsavage, 25, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in May was Roy B. Simpson, 23, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in March was Jessica L. Davis, 18, Milford.
Fined $50 in October was Randy A. Weaver, 22, Warsaw.
Improperly Passing School Bus - Fined $100 in May was Richard W. Gensch, 35, Pierceton.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in April was Jesus Pacheco, 28, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield To An Emergency Vehicle - Fined $75 in February was Rene S. Moreno, 33, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $50 in February was Aaron L. Leininger, 17, Rochester.
Fined $7 in November was Trinton J. Tuttle, 18, South Whitley.
The following people also paid $79 in court costs:
Permitting A Violation - Fined $7 in July was John S. Kogon, 48, Syracuse.
Violation Of Nighttime Speed Limit - Fined $7 in July was Curtis A. Rhodes, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Robert L. Marcuccilli, 33, Warsaw.
Expired Motorboat Registration - Fined $7 in July was Wendy S. Harges, 28, Warsaw.
Pulling Kneeboard Without Observer - Fined $7 in July was Mark A. Skiboski, 38, Warsaw.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $100 in June was Bradley Dye, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in May was Billy R. Slone, 19, Silver Lake.
Fined $100 in March was Terry L. Lydy Jr., 20, Leesburg.
Failure To Possess Hunting License - Fined $7 in June was Harvey L. Hershberger, 27, Milford.
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in June against Joshua A. Crosely, 18, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in July were Michael E. Chupp, 25, Nappanee; Shawn B. Menzie, 19, Nappanee; Gary A. Clark, 25, Warsaw; Linda K. Norma, 53, Claypool; Robin M. Adkins, 38, Mentone; Dustin E. Ruff, 21, Akron; Manuel L. Silva, 69, Warsaw; Ronald B. Feller, 67, Silver Lake; Ron L. Baldridge, 40, Warsaw; Sarah J. Hall, 30, Warsaw; Kenneth J. Lynd, 29, Bourbon; Tina M. Manns, 35, Milford; Benjamin E. McKrill, 22, Warsaw; Joshua I. Schuh, 19, Warsaw; David E. Anderson, 29, Warsaw; Andrew D. Deardorff, 19, Rochester; Christopher B. Edwards, 25, Warsaw; Ronald E. Blanton, 29, Pierceton; Kenneth E. Szelag, 56, Warsaw; Tammy J. Burgh, 24, Warsaw; and Rebecca A. Bornman, 49, Syracuse.
Fined $20 in June were Robert A. Melcher, 46, Winona Lake; Blaine W. Goon, 22, Warsaw; Michael A. Braden, 32, Warsaw; Leann Lopez, 19, Warsaw; Andrew A. Hughes, 22, Warsaw; Trista A. Wadkins, 17, Warsaw; Donald W. Cochran, 29, Etna Green; Melvin E. Keplinger IV, 18, Mentone; Seth D. Hamman, 18, Claypool; Timothy J. Fox, 22, Warsaw;
Also, Jeanete Holbrook, 38, Warsaw; Andrea Fletcher, 22, Warsaw; Larry Kaiser, 43, Syracuse; Jeffrey A. Weaver, 35, Syracuse; Debbie A. Pearson, 39, Warsaw; Adriel T. Clark, 46, Syracuse; Carrie L. Bell, 19, Syracuse; Angela D. Glock, 31, Leesburg; Pamela T. Huffer, 54, Syracuse; and Nicholas A. Williamson, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in May were Amy L. Nolin, 25, Warsaw; David Ochstein, 44, Bourbon; James L. Anderson II, 24, Warsaw; Nancy J. Newcomer, 52, Milford; Alice M. Fox, 70, Milford; Lynn R. Schmucker, 22, Nappanee; Barbara J. Prater, 55, North Manchester; Brita L. Greer, 26, Warsaw; Debra S. Hasse, 42, Syracuse;
Also, Roger L. Brady, 46, Syracuse; Jean M. Roder, 34, Syracuse; Martha A. Johnson, 43, Winona Lake; Sherry A. Gallant, 28, Warsaw; Herbert L. Bailey III, 37, Warsaw; Jason L. Seiffert, 23, Warsaw; Justin J. Letsch, 20, Warsaw; John B. Lowe III, 21, Warsaw; Dan L. Spangle, 35, Warsaw; Julie R. Wilson, 22, Warsaw; Roberto Vazquez-Estrada, 38, Warsaw; and Sandra Heeter, 23, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in March were James A. Runyon, 31, Warsaw; Matthew W. Trier, 36, Winona Lake; and Terry A. Woodling, 32, Winona Lake.
Fined $20 in January were Charles A. Brallier Jr., 32, Silver Lake, and Jerimy R. Horn, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in December was Brandon T. Williamson, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in October was Matthew L. Prater, 24, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in July was Ruthann Runyon, 25, Claypool.
Fined $25 in June were Brian M. Clay, 26, Leesburg; Richard E. Miller, 61, Syracuse; Andrey Marchenko, 37, Nappanee; and Esperanza Lopez, 44, Warsaw.
Fined $5 in June was Rodolfo Martinez, 31, Warsaw.
Judgment in June against Donna J. Cassel, 25, Claypool; Elvira Moralez, 21, Warsaw; and Anthony K. Martinez, 26, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in April was Christine M. Stump, 53, Milford.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving While Intoxicated By A Minor With A Blood-Alcohol Level Of .02 Percent Or Greater - (June) Bradley A. Dye, 20, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (June) Donald B. Hawkins, 27, Silver Lake; (May) Jimmy D. Womble, 31, Leesburg; (March) Saul Soto, 24, North Manchester; (January) John A. Schoettmer III, 25, Silver Lake; (December) Leslie L. Wade, 43, Claypool; (November) Stacie Phillips, 28, Pierceton; Thomas F. Smith, 20, Warsaw.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Fort Wayne Roofing & Sheet Metal Corp. v. Donald G. and Patricia Johnston, East Adams Road, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $8,225 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Discover Bank v. Theodore M. Grocke, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,749.66 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. the following people for the amounts noted due on credit card agreements, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs: Josh Michael, Kinwood Drive, Milford, $583.46; Timothy R. and Lisa M. Glass, Inverness Point, Warsaw, $836.73; Tonda K. Hewitt, East Maple Grove Street, Syracuse, $1,078.98; and Deena Bussard, North Elm Street, Silver Lake, $905.72; Christy Gordon, St. Mary's Drive, Warsaw, $635.31; and William D. Brown, Hepler Drive, Warsaw, $678.56.
• Discover Bank v. Robert C. Deckys, Ranch Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,266.56 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finances Inc. v. Krystal J. Davis, West CR 500S, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $6,139.52 due on agreement, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Syracuse Board of Zoning Appeals v. Dallas Fireline, doing business as Fireline Construction, Goshen. Plaintiff seeks that penalties be imposed against the defendant for constructing a home for Josh Kuiper, West Wildwood Drive, Syracuse, in violation of the setback requirements. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Executive Office Products v. Dennis and Janice Buhrt, East CR 100N, Pierceton, and Creative Iron Designs, LLC. Plaintiff seeks $3,973.17 due on account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• First Consumers National Bank v. Patricia Enders, North Pressler Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,851.48 due on credit card account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Providian National Bank v. Ruth Bond, EMS D24B Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $8,862.65 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• John Mencl v. Aaron L. and Dave Weimer, doing business as Design West Conversion and Design West Marketing, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $38,958 for breach of contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Olympus Servicing, LP, formerly known as Calmco Servicing, LP, v. Ed Deweese, East Clark Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $72,574.66 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.
• Green Point Credit Corp. v. Virgil J. Jr. and Peggy Lynn Horner, North CR 825E, North Webster, and Beneficial Indiana, doing business as Beneficial Mortgage. Plaintiff seeks $82,848.80 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.
Marriage Dissolutions
Doss
Ray Jr. and Gidget Doss, East CR 1300N, Milford. They were married June 23, 1998, and separated Aug. 9, 2002. There are no minor children.
Henry
Jimmaleah Henry, EMS W20 Lane, North Webster, and Daryl W. Henry, Bradenton, Fla. They were married June 23, 1979, and separated Oct. 31, 2001. There is one minor child.
Rose
Jennifer L. Rose, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, and Billy F. Rose Jr., West Monoquet Road, Warsaw. They were married July 8, 2000, and separated July 25, 2002. There is one minor child.
Westafer
Jason David Westafer, Miller's Drive, Mentone, and Lisa Ann Westafer, address unknown. They were married Feb. 19, 1999, and separated July 22, 2002. There is one minor child.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank v. Barbara J. Gardonio. Plaintiff awarded $$17,863.19 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana v. Phillip A. Waddle. Plaintiff awarded $7,173.21 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Nextbank/NA v. David R. Thomas. Plaintiff awarded $7,195,86 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Lake City Bank v. Bryan E. and Denise A. Bronsing. Plaintiff awarded $7,557.16 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Scott G. and Karen L. Brandel. Plaintiff awarded $7,528.24 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Trustcorp. Mortgage Co. v. Brian Best. Plaintiff awarded $72,962.92 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.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v. Garry D. Gregory. Plaintiff awarded $5,347.36, plus interest and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Timothy D. Ellis. Plaintiff awarded $3,683.43 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Timothy S. and Ruby S. Schoettmer. Plaintiff awarded $6,669.25 by default.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Andrew Anglemeyer, D.O., v. Warsaw Health System, LLC, doing business as Kosciusko Community Hospital.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Cheryl K. and Kevin W. Craig.
• National City Bank v. Jack D. Hathaway.
• Providian National Bank v. Stephen M. Burgh.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Cory K. and Kimberly D. Ream. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. Father ordered to pay $30 per week in child support. Aug. 2.
• Susan (former name Anson restored) and John Simmons. Aug. 8.
• Mary-Ellen White (henceforth to be known as Mary-Ellen Prickett-White) and Lon Dale White. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $161 per week in child support. Aug. 8.
Other Action
• Valerie McCleary v. Richard McCleary. The Hon. James R. Heuer is appointed special judge in this matter.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• The Bank of New York v. Rosemary Langrand, Michaels Street, Warsaw, and city of Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $61,759.55 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.
• National City Mortgage Co. v. David S. and Gary W. Hettinger, East Prairie Street, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $65,796.93 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.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Jennifer C. Wolfe, EMS B18 Lane, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $40,883.36 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.
• Robert A. Kennedy v. James L. Walmer, South Union Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from Walmer's alleged failure to properly represent Kennedy in a marriage dissolution. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Marianne Kelsey v. Angela L. Smith, Worthville, Ky., and Rusty Dauzart, Pineville, La. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 9, 2000, auto accident at the intersection of South Detroit Street and East Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• Aurora Cabinet Co. Inc. v. Swartz Brothers Construction, Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $42,198.55 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• RBK Development Inc. also known as Superior Wood Products, v. Swartz Brothers Construction, Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $8,720 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Stanley P. and Kathy A. McDaniel v. John S. Hill, Joliet, Ill., and Hickory Leasing Inc, New Lenox, Ill. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 4, 2000, auto accident at the intersection of CR 150W and U.S. 30. Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek punitive damages and court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Chasity N. and Nicholas A. Meadows, Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $68,518.56 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.
• American General Finance v. Shane A. and Tammy Nickerson, North CR 300W, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $3,111.93 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• KeyBank/NA v. Swartz Brothers Construction, Ind. 15N, Warsaw; Ken W. and Shaila A. Swartz, Punta Gorda, Fla.; Kyle W. and Sheri A. Swartz, North CR 450E, Syracuse; Farmers State Bank; and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $278,935.12 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.
• Stonewall Masonry Inc. v. Swartz Brothers Construction, Ind. 15N, Warsaw, and Kyle W. Swartz, North CR 450E, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $19,053.68 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Tina and Eric Prater, West Eldora Drive, Silver Lake, and FSF Inc., doing business as First Step Financial Inc. Plaintiff seeks $71,004.33 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.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Lon Dale and Mary Ellen White, North Second Trail, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $80,114.94 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.
• Aaron and Sylvia S. Stutzman v. Aaron J. Beechy, a minor, and Jacob Beechy, West CR 750N, Etna Green. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of four counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a automobile v. horse accident Aug. 8, 2000, on CR 850N. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Deutsch Bank Trust Co. America v. Denise Cartwright, South Third Street, Pierceton, and Kay L. Sparks, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $19,510.63 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.
• Bank One/NA v. Kolin Young, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw; Rebecca Buskirk Davis, trustee of the Rebecca Buskirk Davis trust, EMS T26 Lane, Leesburg; Hephzibah House Inc., School Street, Winona Lake; Hall and Marose Agency Inc.; city of Warsaw; and John and Jane Doe, tenants at East Pierceton Road, Warsaw, real estate. Plaintiff seeks $152,853.30 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.
Name Change
• Tracy Lynn Waddell seeks to change the name of her minor child from Dyllan Wayne Richardson to Dyllan Wayne Current.
Marriage Dissolutions
Brock
Jennifer and Jeremy Ray Brock, North CR 175E, Warsaw. They were married June 10, 1998, and have not yet separated.There are two minor children.
Gerber
Gary Lee Gerber, East Harrison Court, Syracuse, and Julia M. Gerber, East Asbury Lane, North Webster. They were married Oct. 18, 1985, and separated June 1, 2002. There are three minor children.
Gessinger
Jennie Gessinger, East Armstrong Road, Leesburg, and Rick Gessinger, EMS W23B Lane, North Webster. They were married Nov. 27, 1997, and separated July 10, 2002. There are no minor children.
Ousley
Ronald A. Ousley, South Rowland Avenue, Leesburg, and Katrina K. Ousley, East CR 1000S, North Manchester. They were married July 10, 1984, and separated in 1999. There are two minor children.
Sparks
Derek Sparks, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Cathy Sparks, West CR 800S, Claypool. They were married June 16, 1999, and separated March 1, 2002. There are no minor children.
Wagley
Robert D. Wagley, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Gretchen F. Wagley, Noblesville. They were married July 6, 1991, and separated July 1, 2002. There are two minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Christopher J. and Chastity M. Hurd and Beneficial Indiana Inc. Plaintiff awarded $87,472.62 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.
• Marylouise Manley v. Rickey A. and Trisha J. Davis. Real estate agreement between the parties is declared void and plaintiff entitled to immediate possession of property.
• Linda L. and Anna Pojeta v. Robert S. Pojeta. Anna Pojeta awarded $12,500 and Linda Pojeta awarded $71,000, which shall be placed as a lien against Robert Pojeta's real estate.
• OSI Portfolio Services Inc. v. Jeremy J. Schuh. Plaintiff awarded $2,283.49, plus interest and court costs.
• United Credit Union v. Scott D. Wadkins. Plaintiff awarded $3,096.33 by default, plus court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. v. Harry W. Price Jr. Plaintiff awarded $713.55 by default, plus interest, $178.38 in attorney fees and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Paul G. Mangun v. Lara Jose Guadalupe and Pekin Insurance Co.
• Audrey and Mike Kausal v. Imogene Criswell and United Farm Bureau Insurance Co.
• Jonell K. and Travis Fretz v. Robert L. Conrad II.
• Doreen and John Burnau v. Kathryn J. Blocher.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• United Credit Union v. Richard Erick and Debra Miller.
• RSSP Inc. v. Richard Aylor.
• Bank of New York v. Todd Bailey and Home Equity of America Inc.
• BA Mortgage LLC v. Daren D., Carmen T., Loren E. and Donna J. Maierle, et al.
• State of Indiana v. John Posada.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Andrew P. Willis and Samantha L. (former name Johnson restored). Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $60 per week in child support. Aug. 1.
• Ronald W. Sr. and Rhonda Harris. Aug. 6.
• Marvin Wieland and Gala Sue Gerber Wieland. Aug. 6.
• Kevin W. and Julie C. Percy. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Aug. 7.
• Melody K. and Dennis Wayne Rudd. The matter continues as to custody and support of couple's minor child. Aug. 12.
Other Action
• Jeffery A. Tucker v. Kosciusko County REMC and Lynn Collyer. The Hon. Michael D. Cook, judge of Marshall Circuit Court, is appointed special judge in this matter.
• Bret A. Feldman's request for a restricted driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.

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.
• Kenneth and Margaret Criswell, 65 EMS D24B Lane, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $29,800. Debts: $258,185.
• John Ellis II and Teresa Ellis, formerly known as Teresa Mort, 8567 S. CR 600W, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $28,150. Debts: $73,585.
• Jon Ewen, 2441 W. CR 250S #76, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $21,440. Debts: $242,623.
• Levi Jr. and Leanna Lehman, 71815 CR 21, Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,005. Debts: $28,857.
• Richard Mughmaw, doing business as Mughmaw Trucking, 3830 E. CR 450S, Rochester. Chapter 11. Assets: $348,800. Debts: $414,964.
• Daniel Smith and Brenda Smith, also known as Brenda Jones and as Brenda Borkholder, 754 S. Main St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $84,015. Debts: $42,829. [[In-content Ad]]
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