Times-Union Court News 09-12-2000
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:
• Gregory Allen Burns, 24, and Melissa Rae Robinson, 23, both of North CR 875W, Etna Green.
• Shane Glenn Menzie, 26, and Jody Diane Sroufe, 27, both of East CR 250S, Pierceton.
• Aaron Benjamin May, 20, and Alicia Ann Umber, 20, both of West CR 100S, Warsaw.
• Marc A. Vosler, 42, Columbia City, and Pamala S. Jarecki, 37, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
• Steven Franklin Goff Jr., 30, and Ruthann Marie Nixon, 31, both of Crystal Flash Road, North Webster.
• Ryan Andrew Birk, 26, and Lindy Carol Manka, 25, both of Auditorium Boulevard, Winona Lake.
• John H. Hyatt, 34, and Norma L. Hammond, 64, both of EMS R4 Lane, Pierceton.
• Joshua Jerome Naibauer, 21, and Adrienne Claudette Shalley, 25, both of South Jefferson Street, Silver Lake.
• Ned Allen Chamberlain, 24, and Kami Lynn Metzger, 23, both of High Street, Atwood.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jack C. Harris, $251.68; Tracey A. Yates, $1,028.03; Thomas G. Summe, $1,782.34; Dennis Shultz, $236.22; Tabitha S. Sexton, $72; Eldora Fore, $1,286.79; Katina Marie Monroe, $341; Ray Moist, $365.58; Rachel Hively, $684.65; April Harris, $316.61;
Also, Elwood Hall, $384.64; Tammy Dishman, $549.17; Sally K. Charles, $61.60; William J. Carpenter, $1,507.46; Annette Burnworth, $153.70; Linda Bremer, $382.32; Carol A. Anderson, $235.97; Sunshine Kyler, $486.50; Kenneth Charles Wright, $743.04; Anthony D. Bellamy, $146.36; and Jane and Steve Thompson, $1,057.40.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mary Ann Miller, $613.89; Kevin Craig, $456.57; Bobbie Petri, $2,295.65; Larry F. Rhoades, $319.90; Raymond and Carolyn Varab, $1,791.76; Tammi Dingess Thomas, $400.04; Joseph E. Gossett, $2,929.49; Diana Lynn Dunton, $475.96; Margie R. Rodefer, $685.38; Jennifer C. Buhrt, $1,484.16;
Also, Judith Lee Dulworth Abbott, $846.47; Danny R.and Wendy Burchett, $614.14; June Ann Johnson, $461.80; and Dock and Loretta Blanton, $471.10.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Terry and Eva Bowser, $222.46; Larry and Stella Hollingsworth, $584.82; April D. Craft, $703.49; and John E. Frame, $1,295.18.
• BJ Rentals awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Albert L. Stricklin, $162.35; Donna McClure, $882.34; Leslie Bryant, $835.42; and Heather M. Bellamy, $475.71.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Misty D. Arroyo, $276.45; Susan Bannon, $164.08; Tina C. Hernandez, $364.72; Steven F. Hively, $568; Beth M. Howatt, $98.78; and David Jackson, $107.37.
• Mark Vance vs. Aimee Gossett. Plaintiff awarded $577.90.
• Angela Long vs. Matt Trier. Plaintiff awarded $2,900.
• Darren H. Baier vs. David A. Melching. Plaintiff awarded $1,101.
• Auto One vs. James P. Tolson. Plaintiff awarded $1,871.75.
• Eric Hiers vs. Shane Burgess. Plaintiff awarded $988.86.
• American General Finance vs. Donald L. Combs. Plaintiff awarded $1,932.03.
• Heights Finance Corp. vs. Chantille M. Kellogg and Faith A. Teel. Plaintiff awarded $1,382.36.
• Cell South Bend Metronet Inc. vs. Larry E. Flannery. Plaintiff awarded $2,094.98.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Jeff Evett. Plaintiff awarded $428.
• Warsaw Parks, LLC, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Amanda Eckert, $881; Dawn Hapner, $367; and Carlie and Jennifer Shepherd, $730.
• James L. Walmer awarded the judgments noted against the following people: John Burnau, $658, and Chad Laughlin, $1,185.43.
• Carroll Eiler Family Trust vs. Anthony Jagger. Plaintiff awarded $2,350.
• Helvey & Associates awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Christina L. Perkins, $1,071.46; Franklin D. Hale, $1,712.41; and Michael L. Wakefield, $1,756.51.
• Albert H. McClelland vs. Susan F. Barton. Plaintiff awarded $400.
• NEW Plumbing & Heating vs. Lyle Meeker. Plaintiff awarded $108.
• Betty Ann Gilbert vs. Tripp Bradford. Plaintiff awarded $1,200.
• Safe-Way Door Inc. vs. Mark Allen. Plaintiff awarded $637.73.
• Beckman, Lawson, LLP, vs. Alfred Howard. Plaintiff awarded $1,001.22.
• Woodrow Burchett vs. John and Tina M. Bullington. Plaintiff awarded $992.14.
• Larry Fields vs. Roger and Diane Niccum. Plaintiff awarded $405.
• Susan Kindig vs. Chasta L. Flory. Plaintiff awarded $536.60.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Cathy S. Randall, $192.72, and Timothy A. Reber, $2,977.47.
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 and sentenced to six days in jail was Diana Mock, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Andres Ramirez, Syracuse.
Fined $49.50 in May and sentenced to six days in jail was Kim Leake, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Reckless Driving - Fined $91 in July was Mark Whitaker, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Received A License - Fined $25 in June were Juan Flores, Warsaw, and Jesus Cardena, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in August and sentenced to nine days in jail was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in August against and sentenced to seven days in jail was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in August against and sentenced to six days in jail was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in July against and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in July against and sentenced to seven days in jail was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Michael Thomas, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in April against and sentenced to seven days in jail was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $100 in July was Pamela Manuel, Pierceton.
Check Deception - Fined $25 in June was Wesley Lantz, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June was Donald Chilcutt, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in May and license suspended 90 days was Rodolfo Rodriguez, Winona Lake.
Being A Minor In A Tavern - Fined $25 in May was Rodolfo Rodriguez, Winona Lake.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $250 in May was Mandy Yates, Burket.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $25 in February, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Tyson Hummitch, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Michael Gardner, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in August were Jeanie S. Griffith, 32, Rochester; Ashlee L. Swanson, 16, Warsaw; Dustin J. Arnold, 16, Milford; Michael P. Beard, 23, Warsaw; Aaron W. Lindsey, 19, North Webster; Ryan K. McLaughlin, 20, Warsaw; and Bernice Raphael, 60, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in July were Thomas L. Paxton, 30, Silver Lake; Bradley J. Van, 34, South Whitley;Luis G. Vaszuez, 23, Nappanee; and Jaime S. Conn, 20, Cromwell.
Fined $12 in August were Merlin A. Mullet, 41, Nappanee; Cawren D. Judd, 30, Warsaw; Marian G. Ravenscroft, 44, Bourbon; Kurt W. Lowry, 47, Syracuse; Jose Arroyo, 23, Akron; David A. Stevens, 30, Warsaw, and Paul R. Roth, 39, Silver Lake.
Fined $12 in July were Berty J.Myers, 61, Pierceton; and Thomas R. Starkweather, 27, Silver Lake.
Fined $7 in March was Michael B. Rigney, 36, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in August was Alfredo Gutierrez, 35, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was Gene L. Slone, 48, Claypool.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in August was Marvin L. Davis, 71, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in August was Benjamin J. Waldbeser, 17, Milford.
Failure To Drive On Right Side - Fined $7 in August was Tyler K. Reinholt, 16, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in August were Eric J. Garman, 18, Syracuse, and Steve L. Kaufman, 36, Syracuse.
False Registration - Fined $7 in August was Jeff L. Hofferth, 28, North Manchester.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in July was Hector Delafuente, 30, North Webster.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in June against Isaac J. Cantu, 16, Syracuse, and Justin W. Reeve, 16, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in July was Kristi M. Armey, 17, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in July was Hector Delafuente, 30, North Webster.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Interim License Plate Violation - (August) Jose Nocelotl, Warsaw.
Check Deception - (August) Charlotte Lisenbee, Warsaw; Vicki Semons, Tippecanoe.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (August) Jeffery Kesler, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (June) Michael Stroh, Silver Lake; (April) David Gregory, Syracuse; (February) Evlyn Woldridge, Warsaw; Tim Garris, Warsaw; (December) Michael Gardner, Warsaw; (September 1999) Stella Meade, Warsaw.
Driving While Intoxicated - (May) Juan Davila, North Manchester; (March) Jonathan Mullins, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (May) Kim Leake, Syracuse.
Conversion - (September 1999) Guadalupe McDonald, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (August) Regina D. McCorkle, 29, Warsaw; Alicia Ley, 16, Leesburg.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Mary Rose Houghton, Plymouth, $1,663; Donna K. Dials, Wabash, $1,363.50; Brenda J. Fisher, EMS D1 Lane, Syracuse, $1,421.50; Shane Holloway, West Valleyview Drive, Syracuse, $1,401.04; Becky J. Kern, Ind. 13N, North Webster, $1,338.54; Barbara L. Kintzel, East Water Street, Akron, $2,328; Charles Murphy, EMS C24G Lane, Warsaw, $1,592; Steven Stewart, Lincoln Street, Warsaw, $1,917.35; Heather A. Sunday, Huntington, $1,406; Mary Beth Todd, North CR 100E, Warsaw, $2,884.76; and Raymond J. Weaver, Henry Street, Milford, $1,836.57.
Marriage Dissolutions
Berry
Melissa Sue Berry, North CR 300E, Syracuse, and Gene Paul Berry, Kendallville. They were married Aug. 23, 1997, and separated in May 1999. There are two minor children.
Cathers
Annette L. and Ronald W. Cathers, Raggedy Ann Road, Cromwell. They were married June 20, 1992, and separated July 1, 2000. There are two minor children.
Goodwin
Lewis Goodwin, Kosciusko County, and Sandra L. Goodwin, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 11, 2000, and separated Aug. 10, 2000. There are no minor children.
Howard
Laurel J. and Paul D. Howard, EMS B48 Lane, Warsaw. They were married March 26, 1988, and separated Sept. 1, 2000. There are no minor children.
Vargo
Sharon and Stephen E. Vargo, EMS W23 Lane, North Webster. They were married May 14, 1992, and separated Aug. 31, 2000. There is one minor child.
Westerman
Charlotte Kay and Walter Westerman, Southside Drive, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 1, 1983, and separated Aug. 29, 2000. 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
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Serritha D. Frame Peterson, $4,955.73, and Martha L. Kenoshmeg, $5,147.34.
• National City Bank vs. Joseph L. Stamper, North Park Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $3,023.16 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Ronald E. Smith and Melissa Johnson, $3,963.41, and Jake Isacc Larrison, $6,980.11.
• Women's Hospital of Indianapolis vs. Michele M. Mahler. Plaintiff awarded $652.96, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Candi Marie and Arlie Allen Rowe. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $65 per week in child support. Sept. 1.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Key Corp. Cap Inc. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring compliance with ordinances on property on East May Street, Leesburg.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Coast Plymouth Tax Lien Capital, LLC. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring compliance with ordinances on property on EMS W27 Lane, North Webster.
• Nationscredit Home Equity Services Corp. vs. Heidi Kuhn, North Barbee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $40,595.82 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
• Luanne Lozano seeks to change the name of her minor child from Ryan Kelly Vanover to Ryan Kelly Lozano.
Marriage Dissolutions
Crouse
Amy L. Crouse, South State Street, South Whitley, and James A. Crouse, North CR 925E, North Webster. They were married June 15, 1996, and separated June 16, 2000. There are no minor children.
George
Teresa L. George, East Caleb Court, Warsaw, and Timothy J. George, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 14, 1988, and separated Aug. 20, 2000. There are two minor children.
Johnston
Tracy Jean Johnston, Meadows, Nappanee, and Douglas Rae Johnston, Elkhart. They were married Jan. 20, 1996, and separated March 1, 2000. There is one minor child.
Malcolm
Brad L. and Sandra L. Malcolm, Bison Ridge, Nappanee. They were married June 26, 1998, and separated Aug. 13, 2000. There are no minor children.
Stewart
Marlene Lynn Stewart, Ind. 15N, Milford, and Brian George Stewart, CR 29, Syracuse. They were married March 23, 1991, and separated July 11, 1999. There are three minor children.
Szocinski
Kara M. Szocinski, North Sullivan Road, Leesburg, and Stephen J. Szocinski, South Bend. They were married Jan. 6, 2000, and separated Aug. 26, 2000. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Automotive Credit Corp. vs. Ted Connors. Plaintiff awarded $3,331.74 by default.
• Creditmax Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Shane E. LaFollette, $5,595.82, and Tammy M. Hamilton, $6,783.84.
Name Changes
• Mary Lampkin's request to change the names of her minor children from Austin Stephen Naus, Warren Andrew Naus and Kaleb Jonathan Naus to Austin Stephen Lampkin, Warren Andrew Lampkin and Kaleb Jonathan Lampkin, respectively, is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Irene Bess vs. Loretta Hall. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Rebecca and Shane Keister. Father awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Mother ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. Sept. 1.
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.
• Timmy Barrand, 4303 N. Deer Run, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $81,770. Debts: $103,588.
• Dennis Coffman, formerly doing business as World Moving Systems, 3699 N. CR 175E #169, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $111,425. Debts: $440,591.
• Eileen Fellers, 1505 Cardinal Circle, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $557,925. Debts: $623,985.
• Randell Fields and Angela Fields, also known as Angela Vires, 2279 Boosewood Drive, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,305. Debts: $32,900.
• Ronald and Lisa Studebaker, 520 E. Central, Akron. Chapter 13. Assets: $64,300. Debts: $59,928.
• Richard and Gloria Tackitt, 21 EMS W23B, North Webster. Chapter 7. Assets: $192,510. Debts: $166,000.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Gregory Allen Burns, 24, and Melissa Rae Robinson, 23, both of North CR 875W, Etna Green.
• Shane Glenn Menzie, 26, and Jody Diane Sroufe, 27, both of East CR 250S, Pierceton.
• Aaron Benjamin May, 20, and Alicia Ann Umber, 20, both of West CR 100S, Warsaw.
• Marc A. Vosler, 42, Columbia City, and Pamala S. Jarecki, 37, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
• Steven Franklin Goff Jr., 30, and Ruthann Marie Nixon, 31, both of Crystal Flash Road, North Webster.
• Ryan Andrew Birk, 26, and Lindy Carol Manka, 25, both of Auditorium Boulevard, Winona Lake.
• John H. Hyatt, 34, and Norma L. Hammond, 64, both of EMS R4 Lane, Pierceton.
• Joshua Jerome Naibauer, 21, and Adrienne Claudette Shalley, 25, both of South Jefferson Street, Silver Lake.
• Ned Allen Chamberlain, 24, and Kami Lynn Metzger, 23, both of High Street, Atwood.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jack C. Harris, $251.68; Tracey A. Yates, $1,028.03; Thomas G. Summe, $1,782.34; Dennis Shultz, $236.22; Tabitha S. Sexton, $72; Eldora Fore, $1,286.79; Katina Marie Monroe, $341; Ray Moist, $365.58; Rachel Hively, $684.65; April Harris, $316.61;
Also, Elwood Hall, $384.64; Tammy Dishman, $549.17; Sally K. Charles, $61.60; William J. Carpenter, $1,507.46; Annette Burnworth, $153.70; Linda Bremer, $382.32; Carol A. Anderson, $235.97; Sunshine Kyler, $486.50; Kenneth Charles Wright, $743.04; Anthony D. Bellamy, $146.36; and Jane and Steve Thompson, $1,057.40.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mary Ann Miller, $613.89; Kevin Craig, $456.57; Bobbie Petri, $2,295.65; Larry F. Rhoades, $319.90; Raymond and Carolyn Varab, $1,791.76; Tammi Dingess Thomas, $400.04; Joseph E. Gossett, $2,929.49; Diana Lynn Dunton, $475.96; Margie R. Rodefer, $685.38; Jennifer C. Buhrt, $1,484.16;
Also, Judith Lee Dulworth Abbott, $846.47; Danny R.and Wendy Burchett, $614.14; June Ann Johnson, $461.80; and Dock and Loretta Blanton, $471.10.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Terry and Eva Bowser, $222.46; Larry and Stella Hollingsworth, $584.82; April D. Craft, $703.49; and John E. Frame, $1,295.18.
• BJ Rentals awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Albert L. Stricklin, $162.35; Donna McClure, $882.34; Leslie Bryant, $835.42; and Heather M. Bellamy, $475.71.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Misty D. Arroyo, $276.45; Susan Bannon, $164.08; Tina C. Hernandez, $364.72; Steven F. Hively, $568; Beth M. Howatt, $98.78; and David Jackson, $107.37.
• Mark Vance vs. Aimee Gossett. Plaintiff awarded $577.90.
• Angela Long vs. Matt Trier. Plaintiff awarded $2,900.
• Darren H. Baier vs. David A. Melching. Plaintiff awarded $1,101.
• Auto One vs. James P. Tolson. Plaintiff awarded $1,871.75.
• Eric Hiers vs. Shane Burgess. Plaintiff awarded $988.86.
• American General Finance vs. Donald L. Combs. Plaintiff awarded $1,932.03.
• Heights Finance Corp. vs. Chantille M. Kellogg and Faith A. Teel. Plaintiff awarded $1,382.36.
• Cell South Bend Metronet Inc. vs. Larry E. Flannery. Plaintiff awarded $2,094.98.
• Suburban Acres Mobile Home Park vs. Jeff Evett. Plaintiff awarded $428.
• Warsaw Parks, LLC, awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Amanda Eckert, $881; Dawn Hapner, $367; and Carlie and Jennifer Shepherd, $730.
• James L. Walmer awarded the judgments noted against the following people: John Burnau, $658, and Chad Laughlin, $1,185.43.
• Carroll Eiler Family Trust vs. Anthony Jagger. Plaintiff awarded $2,350.
• Helvey & Associates awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Christina L. Perkins, $1,071.46; Franklin D. Hale, $1,712.41; and Michael L. Wakefield, $1,756.51.
• Albert H. McClelland vs. Susan F. Barton. Plaintiff awarded $400.
• NEW Plumbing & Heating vs. Lyle Meeker. Plaintiff awarded $108.
• Betty Ann Gilbert vs. Tripp Bradford. Plaintiff awarded $1,200.
• Safe-Way Door Inc. vs. Mark Allen. Plaintiff awarded $637.73.
• Beckman, Lawson, LLP, vs. Alfred Howard. Plaintiff awarded $1,001.22.
• Woodrow Burchett vs. John and Tina M. Bullington. Plaintiff awarded $992.14.
• Larry Fields vs. Roger and Diane Niccum. Plaintiff awarded $405.
• Susan Kindig vs. Chasta L. Flory. Plaintiff awarded $536.60.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Cathy S. Randall, $192.72, and Timothy A. Reber, $2,977.47.
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 and sentenced to six days in jail was Diana Mock, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Andres Ramirez, Syracuse.
Fined $49.50 in May and sentenced to six days in jail was Kim Leake, Syracuse.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Reckless Driving - Fined $91 in July was Mark Whitaker, Warsaw.
Driving Having Never Received A License - Fined $25 in June were Juan Flores, Warsaw, and Jesus Cardena, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in August and sentenced to nine days in jail was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in August against and sentenced to seven days in jail was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in August against and sentenced to six days in jail was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in July against and sentenced to 10 days in jail was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in July against and sentenced to seven days in jail was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Michael Thomas, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in April against and sentenced to seven days in jail was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - Fined $100 in July was Pamela Manuel, Pierceton.
Check Deception - Fined $25 in June was Wesley Lantz, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in June was Donald Chilcutt, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in May and license suspended 90 days was Rodolfo Rodriguez, Winona Lake.
Being A Minor In A Tavern - Fined $25 in May was Rodolfo Rodriguez, Winona Lake.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $250 in May was Mandy Yates, Burket.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $25 in February, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Tyson Hummitch, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Michael Gardner, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in August were Jeanie S. Griffith, 32, Rochester; Ashlee L. Swanson, 16, Warsaw; Dustin J. Arnold, 16, Milford; Michael P. Beard, 23, Warsaw; Aaron W. Lindsey, 19, North Webster; Ryan K. McLaughlin, 20, Warsaw; and Bernice Raphael, 60, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in July were Thomas L. Paxton, 30, Silver Lake; Bradley J. Van, 34, South Whitley;Luis G. Vaszuez, 23, Nappanee; and Jaime S. Conn, 20, Cromwell.
Fined $12 in August were Merlin A. Mullet, 41, Nappanee; Cawren D. Judd, 30, Warsaw; Marian G. Ravenscroft, 44, Bourbon; Kurt W. Lowry, 47, Syracuse; Jose Arroyo, 23, Akron; David A. Stevens, 30, Warsaw, and Paul R. Roth, 39, Silver Lake.
Fined $12 in July were Berty J.Myers, 61, Pierceton; and Thomas R. Starkweather, 27, Silver Lake.
Fined $7 in March was Michael B. Rigney, 36, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in August was Alfredo Gutierrez, 35, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in March was Gene L. Slone, 48, Claypool.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in August was Marvin L. Davis, 71, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in August was Benjamin J. Waldbeser, 17, Milford.
Failure To Drive On Right Side - Fined $7 in August was Tyler K. Reinholt, 16, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in August were Eric J. Garman, 18, Syracuse, and Steve L. Kaufman, 36, Syracuse.
False Registration - Fined $7 in August was Jeff L. Hofferth, 28, North Manchester.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in July was Hector Delafuente, 30, North Webster.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Possession Of Tobacco By A Minor Under Age 18 - Judgment (court costs only) in June against Isaac J. Cantu, 16, Syracuse, and Justin W. Reeve, 16, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in July was Kristi M. Armey, 17, Warsaw.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in July was Hector Delafuente, 30, North Webster.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Interim License Plate Violation - (August) Jose Nocelotl, Warsaw.
Check Deception - (August) Charlotte Lisenbee, Warsaw; Vicki Semons, Tippecanoe.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (August) Jeffery Kesler, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - (June) Michael Stroh, Silver Lake; (April) David Gregory, Syracuse; (February) Evlyn Woldridge, Warsaw; Tim Garris, Warsaw; (December) Michael Gardner, Warsaw; (September 1999) Stella Meade, Warsaw.
Driving While Intoxicated - (May) Juan Davila, North Manchester; (March) Jonathan Mullins, Warsaw.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (May) Kim Leake, Syracuse.
Conversion - (September 1999) Guadalupe McDonald, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (August) Regina D. McCorkle, 29, Warsaw; Alicia Ley, 16, Leesburg.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Mary Rose Houghton, Plymouth, $1,663; Donna K. Dials, Wabash, $1,363.50; Brenda J. Fisher, EMS D1 Lane, Syracuse, $1,421.50; Shane Holloway, West Valleyview Drive, Syracuse, $1,401.04; Becky J. Kern, Ind. 13N, North Webster, $1,338.54; Barbara L. Kintzel, East Water Street, Akron, $2,328; Charles Murphy, EMS C24G Lane, Warsaw, $1,592; Steven Stewart, Lincoln Street, Warsaw, $1,917.35; Heather A. Sunday, Huntington, $1,406; Mary Beth Todd, North CR 100E, Warsaw, $2,884.76; and Raymond J. Weaver, Henry Street, Milford, $1,836.57.
Marriage Dissolutions
Berry
Melissa Sue Berry, North CR 300E, Syracuse, and Gene Paul Berry, Kendallville. They were married Aug. 23, 1997, and separated in May 1999. There are two minor children.
Cathers
Annette L. and Ronald W. Cathers, Raggedy Ann Road, Cromwell. They were married June 20, 1992, and separated July 1, 2000. There are two minor children.
Goodwin
Lewis Goodwin, Kosciusko County, and Sandra L. Goodwin, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 11, 2000, and separated Aug. 10, 2000. There are no minor children.
Howard
Laurel J. and Paul D. Howard, EMS B48 Lane, Warsaw. They were married March 26, 1988, and separated Sept. 1, 2000. There are no minor children.
Vargo
Sharon and Stephen E. Vargo, EMS W23 Lane, North Webster. They were married May 14, 1992, and separated Aug. 31, 2000. There is one minor child.
Westerman
Charlotte Kay and Walter Westerman, Southside Drive, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 1, 1983, and separated Aug. 29, 2000. 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
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Serritha D. Frame Peterson, $4,955.73, and Martha L. Kenoshmeg, $5,147.34.
• National City Bank vs. Joseph L. Stamper, North Park Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff awarded $3,023.16 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Ronald E. Smith and Melissa Johnson, $3,963.41, and Jake Isacc Larrison, $6,980.11.
• Women's Hospital of Indianapolis vs. Michele M. Mahler. Plaintiff awarded $652.96, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Candi Marie and Arlie Allen Rowe. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $65 per week in child support. Sept. 1.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Key Corp. Cap Inc. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring compliance with ordinances on property on East May Street, Leesburg.
• Kosciusko County Health Department vs. Coast Plymouth Tax Lien Capital, LLC. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring compliance with ordinances on property on EMS W27 Lane, North Webster.
• Nationscredit Home Equity Services Corp. vs. Heidi Kuhn, North Barbee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $40,595.82 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
• Luanne Lozano seeks to change the name of her minor child from Ryan Kelly Vanover to Ryan Kelly Lozano.
Marriage Dissolutions
Crouse
Amy L. Crouse, South State Street, South Whitley, and James A. Crouse, North CR 925E, North Webster. They were married June 15, 1996, and separated June 16, 2000. There are no minor children.
George
Teresa L. George, East Caleb Court, Warsaw, and Timothy J. George, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 14, 1988, and separated Aug. 20, 2000. There are two minor children.
Johnston
Tracy Jean Johnston, Meadows, Nappanee, and Douglas Rae Johnston, Elkhart. They were married Jan. 20, 1996, and separated March 1, 2000. There is one minor child.
Malcolm
Brad L. and Sandra L. Malcolm, Bison Ridge, Nappanee. They were married June 26, 1998, and separated Aug. 13, 2000. There are no minor children.
Stewart
Marlene Lynn Stewart, Ind. 15N, Milford, and Brian George Stewart, CR 29, Syracuse. They were married March 23, 1991, and separated July 11, 1999. There are three minor children.
Szocinski
Kara M. Szocinski, North Sullivan Road, Leesburg, and Stephen J. Szocinski, South Bend. They were married Jan. 6, 2000, and separated Aug. 26, 2000. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Automotive Credit Corp. vs. Ted Connors. Plaintiff awarded $3,331.74 by default.
• Creditmax Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Shane E. LaFollette, $5,595.82, and Tammy M. Hamilton, $6,783.84.
Name Changes
• Mary Lampkin's request to change the names of her minor children from Austin Stephen Naus, Warren Andrew Naus and Kaleb Jonathan Naus to Austin Stephen Lampkin, Warren Andrew Lampkin and Kaleb Jonathan Lampkin, respectively, is granted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Irene Bess vs. Loretta Hall. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Rebecca and Shane Keister. Father awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Mother ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. Sept. 1.
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.
• Timmy Barrand, 4303 N. Deer Run, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $81,770. Debts: $103,588.
• Dennis Coffman, formerly doing business as World Moving Systems, 3699 N. CR 175E #169, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $111,425. Debts: $440,591.
• Eileen Fellers, 1505 Cardinal Circle, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $557,925. Debts: $623,985.
• Randell Fields and Angela Fields, also known as Angela Vires, 2279 Boosewood Drive, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,305. Debts: $32,900.
• Ronald and Lisa Studebaker, 520 E. Central, Akron. Chapter 13. Assets: $64,300. Debts: $59,928.
• Richard and Gloria Tackitt, 21 EMS W23B, North Webster. Chapter 7. Assets: $192,510. Debts: $166,000.
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