Times-Union Court News 09-24-2002
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:
• Bryan James Conrad, 19, West Valleyview Drive, Syracuse, and Misty Lynn Rogers, 35, East Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse.
• Darrell L. Farrington, 31, and Janet Vlastimila Jurcik, 31, both of Ross Avenue, Warsaw.
• Jacob Abraham Hales, 28, Sandcastle Drive, Warsaw, and Penny Lee Rust, 31, CR 200W, Warsaw.
• Douglas B. Hampton, 48, Grand Rapids, Mich., and Cindy A. Jones, 48, South Walnut Drive, Warsaw.
• Eric Nicholas Hoffhien, 20, and Melissa Denise Love, 18, both of East Walnut Street, Warsaw.
• Charles H. Hodges, 42, William Drive, Winona Lake, and Bernice Hodges, 39, Academy Court, Warsaw.
• Benjamin David Hoy, 27, and Holly Kristen Lawwill, 23, both of EMS B61 Lane, Warsaw.
• Richard Merle Irons, 45, and April Marie Back, 26, both of South Yellowview Lane, Claypool.
• Devon A. Klotz, 58, and Marta L. Dunwell, 55, both of Woodfield Trail, Warsaw.
• Gary L. Kneller, 57, and Jennifer L. Firestone, 49, both of North High Street, Silver Lake.
• Gary Luke Rodriguez, 24, West Center Street, Bourbon, and Tracee Nichole Price, 21, East Spring Street, Etna Green.
• Thomas Michael Worsham, 26, and Alissa Breane Welborn, both of North Tucker Street, Mentone.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Hoffman Lake Camp v. Joe and Jamie L. Sloma. Plaintiff awarded $664.68.
• Jose Nunez v. Nitram Industries. Plaintiff awarded $1,850.
• James L. Walmer v. Tara E. Bays. Plaintiff awarded $670.
• Brouwer's Country Carpet v. Bill Shroyer. Plaintiff awarded $1,767.61.
• Ann Menn v. Katarina M. Palacios Cobbs. Plaintiff awarded $300.
• Danny Keaffaber v. James and Lori Ruse. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• The Collection Co. v. Jerry L. Shultz. Plaintiff awarded $152.30.
• Ivy Tech State College v. Melissa Thompson Hatfield. Plaintiff awarded $774.02.
• Kohl's Department Store v. Mary Ann Swoverland. Plaintiff awarded $1,063.91.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Memie Cummings, $3,000; Mary L. Weldon, $1,681.65; and Tracey and Jennifer Mikesell, $3,000.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Teresa Beckstrom Warner, $414.26; Brian W. Short, $774.88; Marisela Melendez, $115.54; Terry L. Bowser, $1,219.19; Gregory A. and Deanna Mae Bussard, $2,955.30; Gia and Melvin Mossner, $835.17; Tony Bennett, $929.67; and Charlotte L. Allen, $461.37.
• Hide-Away Hills Mobile Home Park v. Lisa Owens. Plaintiff awarded $1,391.65.
• Asset Acceptance Corp. v. Scott Edwards. Plaintiff awarded $2,893.97.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Dale and Sherry L. Stidams. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• American General Finance v. Aaron Weimer. Plaintiff awarded $440.73.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. v. Amy Abbott. Plaintiff awarded $281.60.
• Farm Bureau Insurance Co. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Sara Acosta, $750.76; Katrina Vanness, $2,984.01; William Garman, $1,844.52; and Gary Castle, $241.63.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Cheryl Swartz, $664.23, and Mona Francis, $604.74.
• Allen Collections awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Sherry L. and Dale Stidams, $606.59; Rhonda McDonald, $670.13; Donnie Jackson, $170.58; Rhonda Hackworth, $257.52; and Bobbie Alanz, $170.83.
• B.J. Rentals, doing business as Colortyme, v. Chante Garner. Plaintiff awarded $452.56.
• Jeffrey Ray Trueblood v. Earl Trueblood. Plaintiff awarded $835.
• Rockhill Pinnick LLP v. Deborah DeRolf. Plaintiff awarded $471.73.
• Desmond Jackson v. Robert Lewis Sprague. Plaintiff awarded $1,975.
• Dee and Nancy English awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Samantha Little Cassell, $1,372.47, and Jason Sumpter, $1,190.54.
• Reed and Earhart Attorneys, P.C., awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Virginia Anthony, $90.07; Joshua J. Surface, $1,287.03; Pam Wells, $265.75; and Michael S. Gray, $746.11.
• Money Matters Professional awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Greg Eads, $205.05; Russel E. Creamer, $274.98; John Hughes, $385.33; Carl E. Coy, $1,033.33; Stacey R. Hall, $301.33; Tonya Dutton, $358.67; Jared and Cassandra D. VanNess, $497.33; and Victor D. and Kelly S. Courtney, $216.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Rhonda McDonald. Plaintiff awarded $1,013.55.
• Ace Hardware v. Aerotec Mobile Home Service. Plaintiff awarded $593.96.
• Michael O. Hale v. Brittney Vervaet. Plaintiff awarded $3,000 and return of personal property.
• Dewayne Busz v. Jeff and Mary Reinhardt. Plaintiff awarded $1,459.26.
• Meck's Whispering Pines v. Brett Smith and Jody Locke. Plaintiff awarded $1,680.
• Corrective Care, P.C., v. Luann E. Lugo. Plaintiff awarded $309.69.
• Credit Bureau of Wells Co. Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeffrey and Christina Frohbieter, $126.82; Mitchell and Elizabeth Gilbert, $338.05; Darrell Hall, $367.90; Brett Hanft, $373.10; Lance Knoop, $244.99; Robert and Anna Landrum, $629.45; Randall and Johnny Laughlin, $1,152.76; Casi Leland, $152.53; Deborah Lovely, $258.25; James and Jennifer Maxwell, $172.64;
Also, Mike Miller, $69.12; Paul and Mary Radcliffe, $246.03; James Friend, $214.36; Fred and Dawn Fisher, $1,261.92; Dann Feeny, $274.49; Linda Davis, $180.14; Ricky D. and Mary Daniels, $1,282.03; James and Wilma Craig, $1,838.49; Harold and Sharon Craft, $394.70; Clinton Brown, $678.79;
Also, Julie Bartley, $172.91; Stephen and Lisa Ashby, $648.83; Gary Anderson, $101.38; Jerald Aker, $244.40; and Jack and Jennifer Abbott, $510.89.
• Penny L. Smith v. Paul A. "Tony" Helman. Plaintiff awarded $2,000.
• Ted and Marilyn Grindle v. Kevin Higgens. Plaintiff awarded $2,074.
• Frauhiger Realty v. Kathryn Brooks. Plaintiff awarded $1,270.11.
• Dorothy's Hallmark v. Carol E. Gibson. Plaintiff awarded $249.08.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Richard Hardwick, $279.50; Gary C. Syndram, $292.50; Sari Sar, $461.50; Melissa K. Mikel, $1,398.14; Richard E. Miller, $364; Cathy L. Sechrist, $390; and Brian Monroe, $931.25.
• Warsaw Place Apartments v. Anthony Simpson. Plaintiff awarded $1,436.48.
• Joellen L.and Ralph Fitch v. Jessica D. Konkle and Clara Rogers. Plaintiffs awarded $1,235.
• Brian Stouder v. Kurt Gunkel. Plaintiff awarded $900.
Superior Court III
The following violation were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court III with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding. Unless otherwise indicated, the conviction is for a Class D felony. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $132.50 in court costs during sentencing in August:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $67.50 for a March offense; sentenced to 36 months in jail, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee, a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommended treatment; and driving privileges suspended one year was Darren M. Bradford, 29, Silver Lake. The jail term can be served in work release if Bradford is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 for a March offense; sentenced to two years in jail, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee, a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, to attend a drunk driving impact panel meeting and to complete an alcohol treatment program; and driving privileges suspended one year was Neal Robert DeTurk, 24, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in work release if DeTurk is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 for an April offense; sentenced to 24 months in jail, of which 18 months were suspended for probation and six months served in home detention with the East Race Community Corrections Center; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee, a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, to attend a drunk driving impact panel meeting and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommended treatment; and driving privileges suspended one year was Charlie Nelson Felder, 71, Warsaw.
Fined $17.50 for a January offense; sentenced to 18 months in jail, of which 16 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee, a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, to attend a drunk driving impact panel meeting and to complete a substance abuse evaluation; and driving privileges suspended one year was Arnol J. Ortiz, 25, Milford. The jail term can be served in work release if DeTurk is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Driving While Adjudged A Habitual Traffic Offender - Fined $167.50 for a March offense; sentenced to 36 months in jail, of which 33 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; and driving privileges suspended for life was Claude D. Mullins, 39, Mentone. The jail term can be served in work release if Mullins is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $167.50 for a May offense; sentenced to 12 months in jail, of which nine months were suspended for probation and three months were served in home detention with the East Race Community Corrections Center; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; and driving privileges suspended for one year was Raymond O. Whitridge, 67, Pierceton.
Nonsupport Of A Dependent Child - Given a 36-months suspended jail term for a February offense, ordered to pay all current child support on time, $25 per week toward the arrearage and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee was Gary Lee Black Sr., 43, Warsaw.
Given a 36-month suspended jail term for a December offense and ordered to pay all current child support on time and $25 per week toward the arrearage was David D. Light, 42, Leesburg.
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 $75 in March was Scott M. Hanes, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August were Marcella J. Miller, 58, Bourbon; Thomas S. Meredith II, 17, Silver Lake; Michael E. Shingledecker, 21, Warsaw; Juan C. Nunez, 21, Warsaw; Emily J. Niemier, 22, Warsaw; and Nichole M. Miller, 20, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in July were Michael A. Kolesiak, 34, Akron, and Manuel Silvestre, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August were Jared E. McIntyre, 20, Warsaw; James E. Stackhouse, 58, Warsaw; Armando C. Malagon, 26, Warsaw; Randall T. Shilling, 17, Claypool; Judith A. Courtney, 51, Syracuse; Forest D. Somers, 18, North Webster; and James R. Robinson, 42, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in July was Shannon M. Davis, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June were Marsha A. Liechty, 42, Nappanee; Rebecca A. Mabry, 20, Leesburg;
Fined $12 in February was Gabriel R. Gates, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August were Karen J. Roberts, 51, Warsaw, and Shane T. Smith, 22, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in July was Susan C. Alexander, 35, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in August was Charles R. McLaughlin, 42, Warsaw.
Operating An Off-Road Vehicle On A Public Highway - Fined $7 in August was Paul R. Ward Jr., 60, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in August were Tobias T. VanHouten, 32, Pierceton, and Brooke M. Tobias, 23, Nappanee.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in August was Rodney D. Dunn, 24, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in July was Gina M. McDonald, 22, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in August was Ruben Alvarez, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July were Felipe C. Diaz, 30, Warsaw, and Glenn R. Robbins Jr., 40, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in August were Adam L. Beliles, 17, Bourbon, and Tyler L. Fox, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Jacob D. Rupert, 18, Winona Lake.
False Or Fictitious Registration - Fined $7 in August was Cassandra E. Cantrell, 24, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in August were Maria L. Ybarra, 42, Warsaw; Beth A. Cochran, 37, Warsaw; Mark A. Ebbinghouse, 30, South Whitley; Debra L. Minglin, 45, Warsaw; Steve W. Nine, 46, Warsaw; Timothy J. Cockerham, 25, Warsaw; A. Lynn Weaver, 52, Warsaw; Jason L. Stabler, 22, Warsaw (two counts); Johnathan W. Patton, 18, North Manchester; James J. Bohlin, 67, Warsaw; Mark G. Williams, 29, Winona Lake;
Also, Weiguo Bian, 47, Warsaw; Melissa A. Farrell, 30, Warsaw; Erin L. Eherenman, 20, Warsaw; Larry Dennis Jr., 32, Warsaw; and Adam Beliles, 16, Bourbon.
Fined $20 in April was June M. Hunsberger, 33, Milford.
Fined $20 in March was Patricia A. Koher, 49, Milford.
Fined $20 in December was Brian T. McFarland, 20, Leesburg.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Roger L. Helton, South Woodland Hills Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,537.64 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Jack and Jammie Perri v. Lakeside Chevrolet Inc., Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged deceptive acts, fraud and breach of implied warranty in the sale of a vehicle, plus return of all monies paid and for punitive damages, attorney fees and court costs. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
• Tabatha Cooper v. Ford Motor Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks return of all monies paid for alleged defective vehicle or, in the alternative, an amount to compensate for damages resulting from breach of warranty, plus attorney fees, court costs and costs incurred. Plaintiff seeks a trial by jury.
• Stuart Tank Sales Corp. v. John Kelly, doing business as Kel Trucking, LLC, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,052.12 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Thomas G., Constance J. and Bradley T. Combs v. Charlotte J. Morrill and the Rev. C.J. Morrill Living Trust, North Executive Building, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 26, 2000, auto accident at the intersection of East Pickwick Drive and an access road in Syracuse. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Sherry A. VanDusen v. Rick Neff, North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries resulting from an Oct. 1, 2000, fall down a flight of stairs at Neff's residence. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Mark A. Jr. and Catherine Campbell, East Cherokee Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks that the Campbells immediately apply for and obtain an improvement location permit or to otherwise come into compliance with the Kosciusko County ordinance pertaining to decking constructed on their real estate. Plaintiff also seeks that penalties be imposed until compliance is made, plus court costs.
• YBMC Corp. v. Jerome and Kimberly Kemnitz, Ind. 13N, North Webster; Randy and Diana Furrow, Fort Wayne; and Kosciusko County Board of Commissioners. Plaintiff seeks $1,486.80 due on agreement, plus attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of lien, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Travis and Carolynn Babendrager, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,252.26 due on contract, plus court costs.
• Dennis and Jackie Blosser v. Kim Granger and Janua Riley, North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek $3,946.42 due on loan, plus interest and court costs.
• Steven and Jan Biller v. Kevin and Rebecca Shepherd, Poor Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,319.33 due on promissory note, plus interest damage to real estate and attorney fees.
• Bank One v. Barbara J. Murphy, U.S. 30, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $15,920.43 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Indiana Receivables Inc., assignee of Direct Merchants, v. Susan Nault, North Pressler Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $8,917.30 due on account, plus interest, costs incurred and attorney fees.
• Arrow Financial Services LLC, assignee of Amoco, v. Jeanne E. Beam, Duncan Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $917.27 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• Discover Bank v. James A. Sizemore, Crystal Flash Road, North Manchester. Plaintiff seeks $4,154.98 due on charge card account, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Terry W. McCurdy, West Pike Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,151.60 due on assigned account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Derrick D. and Catherine S. Lloyd v. Norbert, EMS T29 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks an order rescinding investments and a monetary judgment of $15,000, plus interest court costs and attorney fees.
• Teachers Credit Union v. Harry A. Batson, South Indiana Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,597.12 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, court costs and $400 in attorney fees.
• Asset Acceptance Corp. v. Craig A. Marsh, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,949.80 due on contract, plus $1,500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Rabb Water Systems Inc. v. Brenda Farmer. Plaintiff seeks $828.17 due on account, plus attorney fees, interest, court costs and possession of equipment.
• Arrow Financial Services LLC, assignee of J.C. Penney, v. Dana S. Call, East CR 1300N, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $1,032.66 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• American Acceptance Co. LLC, as successor in interest to Household Auto, v. David B. Kintzel, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $10,296.61 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• American Investment Bank/NA, successor in interest to Tranex Credit Corp., v. Nestor O. Luching, Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,774.32 due on agreement, plus interest, court costs and $200 in attorney fees.
• Lake City Bank v. Rebecca R. Henderson, Wabash, and FSB Funding Inc. Plaintiff seeks $39,329.68 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Platinum Financial Corp., as assignee of Providian Bank, v. Tammy Michelle Dishman, Sandcastle Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,897.80 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, court costs and $200 in attorney fees.
Marriage Dissolutions
Harris
Christina Harris, Kosciusko County, and Jimmie Dale Harris Jr., Bristol. They were married Nov. 6, 1999, and separated Aug. 24, 2002. There is one minor child.
Slone
Joseph O. Slone, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Heather R. Slone, address unknown. They were married Oct. 18, 1997, and separated Aug. 26, 2002. There are three minor children.
Woodling
Terry R. Woodling, Indian Trail, Warsaw, and Angela M. Woodling, South Walnut Street, Etna Green. They were married May 12, 1998, and separated May 13 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
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Michael L. Sherry. Plaintiff awarded $7,109.57 by default, plus interest, $300 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Joyce Judd v. Robert Anderson. After a one-day trial, plaintiff awarded $4,400, plus interest.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded summary judgments in the amounts noted, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Harold E. and Shannon K. Hammonds, $3,774.18, and Sandra J. Geberin, $3,9709.95.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Rodney and Christina Jackson, $5,116.55; Kristi L. and Don Smith, $9,139.10; Tina M. Hernandez, $3,091.39; and Mary Alice Hernandez, $11,894.38.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Brian Rogers, v. Krystal Richey. Plaintiff awarded $4,233.34, plus court costs.
• Trustcorp Mortgage Co. v. the unknown heirs at law of Evelyn N. Gift, deceased. Plaintiff awarded $54,717.24 by default, plus 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.
• Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Joseph Todd Jr. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $11,052.59, plus interest and court costs.
• Warsaw Siding, Window & Door Co. v. John Reid, doing business as Reid Construction. Plaintiff awarded $3,878.29 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. Jim E. Hamilton. Plaintiff awarded $1,172.42 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Providian National Bank v. Jason J. Jamiel. Plaintiff awarded $6,385.26 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family Mutual Insurance Co., individually and as subrogee of Ervin ad Delores Bradley, v. Secrist Building Inc., doing business as Purofirst Disaster Services. After a two-day bench trial, plaintiff awarded $4,017.07, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Palermo LLC v. Correll Construction Corp., formerly doing business as CB&S Construction Inc.; Wal-Mart Real Estate Trust; and Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
• Avonda Weber v. Ricky L. Parker and Schneider National Carriers Inc.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Steven L. Carman.
• Patricia Walker v. Troy L. and Richard L. Rodgers and Troy L. and Richard L. Rodgers v. Kosciusko County Highway Department and Wawasee Community School Corp. This case is dismissed as to Kosciusko County Highway Department only.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Lake City Bank v. Joel and Daniel L. Schuh and Progressive Specialty Insurance Co.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp. v. Lura R. Orvis Miller.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Scott A. and Joanne K. Jones. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $62 per week in child support. Sept. 3.
• Steven D. and Sheryl Carnes. Father awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Mother ordered to pay $132 per week in child support. Sept. 13.
• David and Melisha A. Felix. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $87.77 per week in child support. Sept. 17.
• James A. Myers and Debra (former name Hathaway restored). Sept. 18.
Annulment
The following annulment was finalized on the date indicated:
• Robert L. Durr and Marian T. (former name Troyer restored). Sept. 17.
Other Action
• Edward and Roseanne C. Hartman v. Amanda M. Leamon and Rainbow Realtors Inc. This matter is referred to mediation with Thomas R. Lemon presiding.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• The Bank of New York v. Ricky Joe and Christine Hall, Ind. 14W, Silver Lake; Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co.; and John and Jane Doe, residents at 503 Graceland Ave., Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $112,178.73 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.
• Cindy A. Rogers v. Eddy Tridle, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an order declaring Tridle has no right, title or interest in real estate purchase agreement, plus attorney fees, court costs and that the earnest money paid be forfeited as liquidated damages.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Michael J. Whitaker, East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) $55,569.01 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 and (2) $8,456.86 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as second lien, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• American General Finance v. Andy Hamilton, East CR 400N, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $2,821.21 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc. v. Joseph Jr. and Susan Ann Bannon, Warsaw Community School Corp., James Bohlin and Helvey & Associates Inc. Plaintiff seeks $50,094.35 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.
• Beacon Credit Union, formerly known as Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union, v. Todd L. and Lisa J. Hoffman, West CR 950S, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks (1) $222,441.57 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; (2) $49,662.86 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; and (3) possession of collateral, plus court costs.
• Birmingham Bancorp Mortgage Corp. v. Bodkin Abstract Co. Inc., Hall & Marose Insurance Agency and Arlington/Roe & Co. Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for breach of contract, alleged negligence and misrepresentation against each of the defendants, plus court costs and attorney fees. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Homeside Lending Inc., v. Stacy J. Sears, North Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $73,118.40 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.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Ray Larimer Jr., South Don Way, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $43,377.95 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.
• U.S. Bank v. Misuk Tilbury and James D. Tilbury, Pixie Parkway, Cromwell, and Enchanted Hills Community Association. Plaintiff seeks $49,317.40 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.
• Ellen Sue Templin v. Phillip W. Bogue, Greentown. Plaintiff seeks partition of real estate in Epworth Forest addition
• Bank One/NA v. Donald Clark and Beverly S. Wolf-Clark, North Highland Place, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $107,000 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 Changes
• Patricia Jane Duncan seeks to change the name of her minor child from Haley Lanae Gay to Haley Lanae Duncan.
• Elizabeth Heiman McMillan seeks to change her name to Elizabeth Anne Heiman.
Marriage Dissolutions
Baldridge
Lori L. Baldridge, North Stoneburner Road, Warsaw, and Willie G. Baldridge, Fort Wayne. They were married Dec. 11, 1998, and separated Dec. 13, 2001. There are no minor children.
Craven
Beth and Herbert Craven, West Tulip Street, Pierceton. They were married Dec. 12, 1998, and separated Aug. 1, 2002. There are no minor children.
Pilcher
Debra A. Pilcher, Kosciusko County, and Robert O. Pilcher, North Webster. They were married July 3, 1976, and separated Sept. 6, 2002. There are no minor children.
Short
Jeffery T. Short Sr., South Peru Road, Silver Lake, and Penny D. Short, Warsaw. They were married June 22, 1996, and separated Aug. 5, 2002. There are no minor children.
Smith
Mike Smith, East Main Street, Warsaw, and Audrey Smith, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 14, 1988, and separated Aug. 15, 2001. There is one minor child.
Turner
Heather Turner, Warsaw, and Kyle Turner, West Raccoon Lane, Claypool. They were married Aug. 29, 1998, and separated July 20, 2001. There are no minor children.
Wells
David Lee Wells, North Circle Drive, Syracuse, and Jean Marie Wells, North Street, Syracuse. They were married April 30, 1988, and separated March 15, 2001. There are no minor children.
Legal Separation
Shortt
Tara and Donald R. Shortt, EMS B42F, Leesburg. They were married Nov. 29, 1997, and separated Sept. 6, 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. Erin E. Hagar. Plaintiff awarded $108,515.59 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.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Aurora Loan Services Inc., v. Shane D. Sapp and Financial Services of Whitley County. Plaintiff awarded $73,338.52 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.
• Providian National Bank v. Patricia D. Essig. Plaintiff awarded $13,584.75 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Stonewall Masonry Inc. v. Swartz Brothers Construction Inc., et al. Plaintiff awarded $19,053.68 by default, plus interest.
• CitiFinancial Mortgage Co. Inc., formerly known as Associates Home Equity Services Inc., v. Donald B. and Ada B. Hawkins. Plaintiff awarded $92,209.26 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.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Randy C. and Lola Mae Hively, American General Finance Inc. and Green Tree Financial Servicing Group. Plaintiff awarded $116,388.88 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.
• Star Financial Bank v. Joel N. Holder, et al. Plaintiff awarded $101,000.26 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Bruce Davidson v. James Perron and city of Elkhart. After a five-day jury trial, plaintiff awarded $200,000, plus court costs.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Brian L. Roberts. Plaintiff awarded $130,911.99 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Jay Bates v. Edna B. Gard, Cleo F. Cook, John-Life Olinger, Dale Milton and Maxine Phyllis Sittler and Donald Goble. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question and title ordered quieted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Lake Group LLC v. Investors' Realty Inc.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Cathy J. Folk; Emergent Mortgage Corp., doing business as Homegold; and CitiBank (South Dakota)/NA.
• Linda McGuire v. DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.
• First Horizon Home Loan Corp., doing business as MNC Mortgage, v. Betty J. Sult.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Maria (former name Antu restored) and Armando J. Garza. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Aug. 29.
• James L. and Fay Stahlman. Sept. 5.
• Donald Eugene and Cynthia Anne Bentley. Sept. 5.
• Lori and Danny McAlister. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $125 per week in child support. Sept. 6.
• Steve Whiteman and Rhonda (former name McClure restored). Sept. 6.
• David F. Jr. and Vickie S. Dittman. Sept. 6.
• Tina (former name Carpenter restored) and Jose Toral. Sept. 6.
• Nevada S. and James M. Elliott Jr. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $103 per week in child support. Sept. 9.
• Jeffery Lackey and Leslie (former name Stamper restored). Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $39 per week in child support. Sept. 12.
• Michael P. Miller and Teresa Marie (former name Caverley restored). Sept. 16.
• Angela and Michael Warren. Sept. 16.
• Lisa and Andrew Bolinger Sr. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $134 per week in child support. Sept. 16.
Other Action
• Derek Edward Smith's request for a restricted driving permit is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
• Della Helvey v. Dale Ray Smith. This matter is referred to mediation, with Gene R. Duffin presiding.
• Kelly R. Hochstetler v. David L. Hochstetler. This matter is referred to mediation, with David C. Cates presiding.
• Jacalyn Lee Craig v. Donald K. Craig. This case is referred to mediation, with Robert M. Edwards presiding.
• Diane M. King v. John R. King. The Hon. Michael D. Cook is appointed special judge in this matter.
• Karin A. and Keith McGrath, on behalf of a minor, Calli Alane McGrath, v. Kosciusko Community YMCA. This case is referred to mediation, with John W. Whiteleather Jr. presiding.
• Travis Hepler, by next of friend, Linda D. Hepler, v. Andrew Meck. This case is referred to mediation, with Edward W. Foley presiding.
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.
• Daniel and Kathy Anglemyer, 107 S. Washington St., Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $61,500. Debts: $82,629.
• Dawn Blanton, 3506 17th Road, Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,610. Debts: $29,262.
• Scott Boocher and Tamara Boocher, also known as Tamara Murphy, 410 N. Park Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 13. Assets: $107,030. Debts: $114,372.
• Keith Brandenburg, 1402 Spear St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $575. Debts: $127,528.
• Brian Cox and Michelle Cox, also known as Michelle DiEgidio, 10975 N. Birdie Court, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $190,255. Debts: $237,008.
• The Elrod Group Inc., 1702 Sheridan St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $135,450. Debts: $173,363.
• Jacqueline Fortner, 1701 Northwood Drive, Apt. 11, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,617. Debts: $7,252.
• Patricia Garrett, 1905 Crescent Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $4,908. Debts: $30,281.
• Angela Graham, formerly known as Angela Howard, doing business as The Gingerbread House, 2279 Boose Wood Drive, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $130,950. Debts: $150,423.
• Joel Holder, 2077 W. CR 400N, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $174,499. Debts: $146,356.
• Robert Jr. and Regina Lowe, 5371 E. CR 650N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $56,225. Debts: $103,954.
• Vicki McCartney, 1776 E. CR 225S, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,830. Debts: $52,035.
• Richard and Tamara Nelson, formerly doing business as Nelson Service Center, 103 Section St., Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $12,734. Debts: $116,591.
• Christopher and Christine Riga, 8410 E. Sumac Lane, North Webster. Chapter 7. Assets: $146,459. Debts: $141,694.
• Keith Vanthoff, 3160 N. Stoneburner Road #19, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,524. Debts: $91,409.
• Erin Vint, also known as Erin House, 415-C N. Parker St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $17,772. Debts: $49,960.
• Donna Weaver, 1511 Brooks Drive, A-4, Nappanee, Chapter 7. Assets: $1,834. Debts: $14,433.
• Jason Weed and Samantha Weed, also known as Samantha Culberson, 8280 U.S. 30E #10, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $21,162. Debts: $38,581. [[In-content Ad]]
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Bryan James Conrad, 19, West Valleyview Drive, Syracuse, and Misty Lynn Rogers, 35, East Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse.
• Darrell L. Farrington, 31, and Janet Vlastimila Jurcik, 31, both of Ross Avenue, Warsaw.
• Jacob Abraham Hales, 28, Sandcastle Drive, Warsaw, and Penny Lee Rust, 31, CR 200W, Warsaw.
• Douglas B. Hampton, 48, Grand Rapids, Mich., and Cindy A. Jones, 48, South Walnut Drive, Warsaw.
• Eric Nicholas Hoffhien, 20, and Melissa Denise Love, 18, both of East Walnut Street, Warsaw.
• Charles H. Hodges, 42, William Drive, Winona Lake, and Bernice Hodges, 39, Academy Court, Warsaw.
• Benjamin David Hoy, 27, and Holly Kristen Lawwill, 23, both of EMS B61 Lane, Warsaw.
• Richard Merle Irons, 45, and April Marie Back, 26, both of South Yellowview Lane, Claypool.
• Devon A. Klotz, 58, and Marta L. Dunwell, 55, both of Woodfield Trail, Warsaw.
• Gary L. Kneller, 57, and Jennifer L. Firestone, 49, both of North High Street, Silver Lake.
• Gary Luke Rodriguez, 24, West Center Street, Bourbon, and Tracee Nichole Price, 21, East Spring Street, Etna Green.
• Thomas Michael Worsham, 26, and Alissa Breane Welborn, both of North Tucker Street, Mentone.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Hoffman Lake Camp v. Joe and Jamie L. Sloma. Plaintiff awarded $664.68.
• Jose Nunez v. Nitram Industries. Plaintiff awarded $1,850.
• James L. Walmer v. Tara E. Bays. Plaintiff awarded $670.
• Brouwer's Country Carpet v. Bill Shroyer. Plaintiff awarded $1,767.61.
• Ann Menn v. Katarina M. Palacios Cobbs. Plaintiff awarded $300.
• Danny Keaffaber v. James and Lori Ruse. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• The Collection Co. v. Jerry L. Shultz. Plaintiff awarded $152.30.
• Ivy Tech State College v. Melissa Thompson Hatfield. Plaintiff awarded $774.02.
• Kohl's Department Store v. Mary Ann Swoverland. Plaintiff awarded $1,063.91.
• CreditMax Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Memie Cummings, $3,000; Mary L. Weldon, $1,681.65; and Tracey and Jennifer Mikesell, $3,000.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Teresa Beckstrom Warner, $414.26; Brian W. Short, $774.88; Marisela Melendez, $115.54; Terry L. Bowser, $1,219.19; Gregory A. and Deanna Mae Bussard, $2,955.30; Gia and Melvin Mossner, $835.17; Tony Bennett, $929.67; and Charlotte L. Allen, $461.37.
• Hide-Away Hills Mobile Home Park v. Lisa Owens. Plaintiff awarded $1,391.65.
• Asset Acceptance Corp. v. Scott Edwards. Plaintiff awarded $2,893.97.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Dale and Sherry L. Stidams. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• American General Finance v. Aaron Weimer. Plaintiff awarded $440.73.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. v. Amy Abbott. Plaintiff awarded $281.60.
• Farm Bureau Insurance Co. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Sara Acosta, $750.76; Katrina Vanness, $2,984.01; William Garman, $1,844.52; and Gary Castle, $241.63.
• Professional Account Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Cheryl Swartz, $664.23, and Mona Francis, $604.74.
• Allen Collections awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Sherry L. and Dale Stidams, $606.59; Rhonda McDonald, $670.13; Donnie Jackson, $170.58; Rhonda Hackworth, $257.52; and Bobbie Alanz, $170.83.
• B.J. Rentals, doing business as Colortyme, v. Chante Garner. Plaintiff awarded $452.56.
• Jeffrey Ray Trueblood v. Earl Trueblood. Plaintiff awarded $835.
• Rockhill Pinnick LLP v. Deborah DeRolf. Plaintiff awarded $471.73.
• Desmond Jackson v. Robert Lewis Sprague. Plaintiff awarded $1,975.
• Dee and Nancy English awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Samantha Little Cassell, $1,372.47, and Jason Sumpter, $1,190.54.
• Reed and Earhart Attorneys, P.C., awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Virginia Anthony, $90.07; Joshua J. Surface, $1,287.03; Pam Wells, $265.75; and Michael S. Gray, $746.11.
• Money Matters Professional awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Greg Eads, $205.05; Russel E. Creamer, $274.98; John Hughes, $385.33; Carl E. Coy, $1,033.33; Stacey R. Hall, $301.33; Tonya Dutton, $358.67; Jared and Cassandra D. VanNess, $497.33; and Victor D. and Kelly S. Courtney, $216.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Rhonda McDonald. Plaintiff awarded $1,013.55.
• Ace Hardware v. Aerotec Mobile Home Service. Plaintiff awarded $593.96.
• Michael O. Hale v. Brittney Vervaet. Plaintiff awarded $3,000 and return of personal property.
• Dewayne Busz v. Jeff and Mary Reinhardt. Plaintiff awarded $1,459.26.
• Meck's Whispering Pines v. Brett Smith and Jody Locke. Plaintiff awarded $1,680.
• Corrective Care, P.C., v. Luann E. Lugo. Plaintiff awarded $309.69.
• Credit Bureau of Wells Co. Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeffrey and Christina Frohbieter, $126.82; Mitchell and Elizabeth Gilbert, $338.05; Darrell Hall, $367.90; Brett Hanft, $373.10; Lance Knoop, $244.99; Robert and Anna Landrum, $629.45; Randall and Johnny Laughlin, $1,152.76; Casi Leland, $152.53; Deborah Lovely, $258.25; James and Jennifer Maxwell, $172.64;
Also, Mike Miller, $69.12; Paul and Mary Radcliffe, $246.03; James Friend, $214.36; Fred and Dawn Fisher, $1,261.92; Dann Feeny, $274.49; Linda Davis, $180.14; Ricky D. and Mary Daniels, $1,282.03; James and Wilma Craig, $1,838.49; Harold and Sharon Craft, $394.70; Clinton Brown, $678.79;
Also, Julie Bartley, $172.91; Stephen and Lisa Ashby, $648.83; Gary Anderson, $101.38; Jerald Aker, $244.40; and Jack and Jennifer Abbott, $510.89.
• Penny L. Smith v. Paul A. "Tony" Helman. Plaintiff awarded $2,000.
• Ted and Marilyn Grindle v. Kevin Higgens. Plaintiff awarded $2,074.
• Frauhiger Realty v. Kathryn Brooks. Plaintiff awarded $1,270.11.
• Dorothy's Hallmark v. Carol E. Gibson. Plaintiff awarded $249.08.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Richard Hardwick, $279.50; Gary C. Syndram, $292.50; Sari Sar, $461.50; Melissa K. Mikel, $1,398.14; Richard E. Miller, $364; Cathy L. Sechrist, $390; and Brian Monroe, $931.25.
• Warsaw Place Apartments v. Anthony Simpson. Plaintiff awarded $1,436.48.
• Joellen L.and Ralph Fitch v. Jessica D. Konkle and Clara Rogers. Plaintiffs awarded $1,235.
• Brian Stouder v. Kurt Gunkel. Plaintiff awarded $900.
Superior Court III
The following violation were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court III with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding. Unless otherwise indicated, the conviction is for a Class D felony. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $132.50 in court costs during sentencing in August:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $67.50 for a March offense; sentenced to 36 months in jail, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee, a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommended treatment; and driving privileges suspended one year was Darren M. Bradford, 29, Silver Lake. The jail term can be served in work release if Bradford is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 for a March offense; sentenced to two years in jail, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee, a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, to attend a drunk driving impact panel meeting and to complete an alcohol treatment program; and driving privileges suspended one year was Neal Robert DeTurk, 24, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in work release if DeTurk is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 for an April offense; sentenced to 24 months in jail, of which 18 months were suspended for probation and six months served in home detention with the East Race Community Corrections Center; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee, a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, to attend a drunk driving impact panel meeting and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommended treatment; and driving privileges suspended one year was Charlie Nelson Felder, 71, Warsaw.
Fined $17.50 for a January offense; sentenced to 18 months in jail, of which 16 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee, a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee, to attend a drunk driving impact panel meeting and to complete a substance abuse evaluation; and driving privileges suspended one year was Arnol J. Ortiz, 25, Milford. The jail term can be served in work release if DeTurk is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Driving While Adjudged A Habitual Traffic Offender - Fined $167.50 for a March offense; sentenced to 36 months in jail, of which 33 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; and driving privileges suspended for life was Claude D. Mullins, 39, Mentone. The jail term can be served in work release if Mullins is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $167.50 for a May offense; sentenced to 12 months in jail, of which nine months were suspended for probation and three months were served in home detention with the East Race Community Corrections Center; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; and driving privileges suspended for one year was Raymond O. Whitridge, 67, Pierceton.
Nonsupport Of A Dependent Child - Given a 36-months suspended jail term for a February offense, ordered to pay all current child support on time, $25 per week toward the arrearage and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee was Gary Lee Black Sr., 43, Warsaw.
Given a 36-month suspended jail term for a December offense and ordered to pay all current child support on time and $25 per week toward the arrearage was David D. Light, 42, Leesburg.
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 $75 in March was Scott M. Hanes, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August were Marcella J. Miller, 58, Bourbon; Thomas S. Meredith II, 17, Silver Lake; Michael E. Shingledecker, 21, Warsaw; Juan C. Nunez, 21, Warsaw; Emily J. Niemier, 22, Warsaw; and Nichole M. Miller, 20, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in July were Michael A. Kolesiak, 34, Akron, and Manuel Silvestre, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August were Jared E. McIntyre, 20, Warsaw; James E. Stackhouse, 58, Warsaw; Armando C. Malagon, 26, Warsaw; Randall T. Shilling, 17, Claypool; Judith A. Courtney, 51, Syracuse; Forest D. Somers, 18, North Webster; and James R. Robinson, 42, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in July was Shannon M. Davis, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in June were Marsha A. Liechty, 42, Nappanee; Rebecca A. Mabry, 20, Leesburg;
Fined $12 in February was Gabriel R. Gates, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August were Karen J. Roberts, 51, Warsaw, and Shane T. Smith, 22, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in July was Susan C. Alexander, 35, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in August was Charles R. McLaughlin, 42, Warsaw.
Operating An Off-Road Vehicle On A Public Highway - Fined $7 in August was Paul R. Ward Jr., 60, Warsaw.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in August were Tobias T. VanHouten, 32, Pierceton, and Brooke M. Tobias, 23, Nappanee.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in August was Rodney D. Dunn, 24, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in July was Gina M. McDonald, 22, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in August was Ruben Alvarez, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in July were Felipe C. Diaz, 30, Warsaw, and Glenn R. Robbins Jr., 40, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in August were Adam L. Beliles, 17, Bourbon, and Tyler L. Fox, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Jacob D. Rupert, 18, Winona Lake.
False Or Fictitious Registration - Fined $7 in August was Cassandra E. Cantrell, 24, Syracuse.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in August were Maria L. Ybarra, 42, Warsaw; Beth A. Cochran, 37, Warsaw; Mark A. Ebbinghouse, 30, South Whitley; Debra L. Minglin, 45, Warsaw; Steve W. Nine, 46, Warsaw; Timothy J. Cockerham, 25, Warsaw; A. Lynn Weaver, 52, Warsaw; Jason L. Stabler, 22, Warsaw (two counts); Johnathan W. Patton, 18, North Manchester; James J. Bohlin, 67, Warsaw; Mark G. Williams, 29, Winona Lake;
Also, Weiguo Bian, 47, Warsaw; Melissa A. Farrell, 30, Warsaw; Erin L. Eherenman, 20, Warsaw; Larry Dennis Jr., 32, Warsaw; and Adam Beliles, 16, Bourbon.
Fined $20 in April was June M. Hunsberger, 33, Milford.
Fined $20 in March was Patricia A. Koher, 49, Milford.
Fined $20 in December was Brian T. McFarland, 20, Leesburg.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Roger L. Helton, South Woodland Hills Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,537.64 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Jack and Jammie Perri v. Lakeside Chevrolet Inc., Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for alleged deceptive acts, fraud and breach of implied warranty in the sale of a vehicle, plus return of all monies paid and for punitive damages, attorney fees and court costs. Plaintiffs request a trial by jury.
• Tabatha Cooper v. Ford Motor Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks return of all monies paid for alleged defective vehicle or, in the alternative, an amount to compensate for damages resulting from breach of warranty, plus attorney fees, court costs and costs incurred. Plaintiff seeks a trial by jury.
• Stuart Tank Sales Corp. v. John Kelly, doing business as Kel Trucking, LLC, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,052.12 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Thomas G., Constance J. and Bradley T. Combs v. Charlotte J. Morrill and the Rev. C.J. Morrill Living Trust, North Executive Building, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 26, 2000, auto accident at the intersection of East Pickwick Drive and an access road in Syracuse. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Sherry A. VanDusen v. Rick Neff, North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries resulting from an Oct. 1, 2000, fall down a flight of stairs at Neff's residence. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Mark A. Jr. and Catherine Campbell, East Cherokee Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks that the Campbells immediately apply for and obtain an improvement location permit or to otherwise come into compliance with the Kosciusko County ordinance pertaining to decking constructed on their real estate. Plaintiff also seeks that penalties be imposed until compliance is made, plus court costs.
• YBMC Corp. v. Jerome and Kimberly Kemnitz, Ind. 13N, North Webster; Randy and Diana Furrow, Fort Wayne; and Kosciusko County Board of Commissioners. Plaintiff seeks $1,486.80 due on agreement, plus attorney fees, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of lien, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Travis and Carolynn Babendrager, East CR 200N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,252.26 due on contract, plus court costs.
• Dennis and Jackie Blosser v. Kim Granger and Janua Riley, North Huntington Street, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek $3,946.42 due on loan, plus interest and court costs.
• Steven and Jan Biller v. Kevin and Rebecca Shepherd, Poor Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,319.33 due on promissory note, plus interest damage to real estate and attorney fees.
• Bank One v. Barbara J. Murphy, U.S. 30, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $15,920.43 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Indiana Receivables Inc., assignee of Direct Merchants, v. Susan Nault, North Pressler Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $8,917.30 due on account, plus interest, costs incurred and attorney fees.
• Arrow Financial Services LLC, assignee of Amoco, v. Jeanne E. Beam, Duncan Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $917.27 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• Discover Bank v. James A. Sizemore, Crystal Flash Road, North Manchester. Plaintiff seeks $4,154.98 due on charge card account, plus interest, court costs and attorney fees.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Terry W. McCurdy, West Pike Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,151.60 due on assigned account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Derrick D. and Catherine S. Lloyd v. Norbert, EMS T29 Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks an order rescinding investments and a monetary judgment of $15,000, plus interest court costs and attorney fees.
• Teachers Credit Union v. Harry A. Batson, South Indiana Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,597.12 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, court costs and $400 in attorney fees.
• Asset Acceptance Corp. v. Craig A. Marsh, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,949.80 due on contract, plus $1,500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Rabb Water Systems Inc. v. Brenda Farmer. Plaintiff seeks $828.17 due on account, plus attorney fees, interest, court costs and possession of equipment.
• Arrow Financial Services LLC, assignee of J.C. Penney, v. Dana S. Call, East CR 1300N, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $1,032.66 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• American Acceptance Co. LLC, as successor in interest to Household Auto, v. David B. Kintzel, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $10,296.61 due on agreement, plus interest and court costs.
• American Investment Bank/NA, successor in interest to Tranex Credit Corp., v. Nestor O. Luching, Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,774.32 due on agreement, plus interest, court costs and $200 in attorney fees.
• Lake City Bank v. Rebecca R. Henderson, Wabash, and FSB Funding Inc. Plaintiff seeks $39,329.68 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Platinum Financial Corp., as assignee of Providian Bank, v. Tammy Michelle Dishman, Sandcastle Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,897.80 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, court costs and $200 in attorney fees.
Marriage Dissolutions
Harris
Christina Harris, Kosciusko County, and Jimmie Dale Harris Jr., Bristol. They were married Nov. 6, 1999, and separated Aug. 24, 2002. There is one minor child.
Slone
Joseph O. Slone, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Heather R. Slone, address unknown. They were married Oct. 18, 1997, and separated Aug. 26, 2002. There are three minor children.
Woodling
Terry R. Woodling, Indian Trail, Warsaw, and Angela M. Woodling, South Walnut Street, Etna Green. They were married May 12, 1998, and separated May 13 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
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Michael L. Sherry. Plaintiff awarded $7,109.57 by default, plus interest, $300 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Joyce Judd v. Robert Anderson. After a one-day trial, plaintiff awarded $4,400, plus interest.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded summary judgments in the amounts noted, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Harold E. and Shannon K. Hammonds, $3,774.18, and Sandra J. Geberin, $3,9709.95.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Rodney and Christina Jackson, $5,116.55; Kristi L. and Don Smith, $9,139.10; Tina M. Hernandez, $3,091.39; and Mary Alice Hernandez, $11,894.38.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Brian Rogers, v. Krystal Richey. Plaintiff awarded $4,233.34, plus court costs.
• Trustcorp Mortgage Co. v. the unknown heirs at law of Evelyn N. Gift, deceased. Plaintiff awarded $54,717.24 by default, plus 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.
• Midland Credit Management Inc. v. Joseph Todd Jr. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $11,052.59, plus interest and court costs.
• Warsaw Siding, Window & Door Co. v. John Reid, doing business as Reid Construction. Plaintiff awarded $3,878.29 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. Jim E. Hamilton. Plaintiff awarded $1,172.42 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Providian National Bank v. Jason J. Jamiel. Plaintiff awarded $6,385.26 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• United Farm Family Mutual Insurance Co., individually and as subrogee of Ervin ad Delores Bradley, v. Secrist Building Inc., doing business as Purofirst Disaster Services. After a two-day bench trial, plaintiff awarded $4,017.07, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Palermo LLC v. Correll Construction Corp., formerly doing business as CB&S Construction Inc.; Wal-Mart Real Estate Trust; and Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
• Avonda Weber v. Ricky L. Parker and Schneider National Carriers Inc.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals v. Steven L. Carman.
• Patricia Walker v. Troy L. and Richard L. Rodgers and Troy L. and Richard L. Rodgers v. Kosciusko County Highway Department and Wawasee Community School Corp. This case is dismissed as to Kosciusko County Highway Department only.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Lake City Bank v. Joel and Daniel L. Schuh and Progressive Specialty Insurance Co.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp. v. Lura R. Orvis Miller.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Scott A. and Joanne K. Jones. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $62 per week in child support. Sept. 3.
• Steven D. and Sheryl Carnes. Father awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Mother ordered to pay $132 per week in child support. Sept. 13.
• David and Melisha A. Felix. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $87.77 per week in child support. Sept. 17.
• James A. Myers and Debra (former name Hathaway restored). Sept. 18.
Annulment
The following annulment was finalized on the date indicated:
• Robert L. Durr and Marian T. (former name Troyer restored). Sept. 17.
Other Action
• Edward and Roseanne C. Hartman v. Amanda M. Leamon and Rainbow Realtors Inc. This matter is referred to mediation with Thomas R. Lemon presiding.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• The Bank of New York v. Ricky Joe and Christine Hall, Ind. 14W, Silver Lake; Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co.; and John and Jane Doe, residents at 503 Graceland Ave., Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $112,178.73 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.
• Cindy A. Rogers v. Eddy Tridle, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks an order declaring Tridle has no right, title or interest in real estate purchase agreement, plus attorney fees, court costs and that the earnest money paid be forfeited as liquidated damages.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Michael J. Whitaker, East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) $55,569.01 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 and (2) $8,456.86 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as second lien, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• American General Finance v. Andy Hamilton, East CR 400N, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $2,821.21 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc. v. Joseph Jr. and Susan Ann Bannon, Warsaw Community School Corp., James Bohlin and Helvey & Associates Inc. Plaintiff seeks $50,094.35 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.
• Beacon Credit Union, formerly known as Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union, v. Todd L. and Lisa J. Hoffman, West CR 950S, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks (1) $222,441.57 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; (2) $49,662.86 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; and (3) possession of collateral, plus court costs.
• Birmingham Bancorp Mortgage Corp. v. Bodkin Abstract Co. Inc., Hall & Marose Insurance Agency and Arlington/Roe & Co. Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for breach of contract, alleged negligence and misrepresentation against each of the defendants, plus court costs and attorney fees. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Homeside Lending Inc., v. Stacy J. Sears, North Buffalo Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $73,118.40 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.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Ray Larimer Jr., South Don Way, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $43,377.95 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.
• U.S. Bank v. Misuk Tilbury and James D. Tilbury, Pixie Parkway, Cromwell, and Enchanted Hills Community Association. Plaintiff seeks $49,317.40 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.
• Ellen Sue Templin v. Phillip W. Bogue, Greentown. Plaintiff seeks partition of real estate in Epworth Forest addition
• Bank One/NA v. Donald Clark and Beverly S. Wolf-Clark, North Highland Place, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $107,000 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 Changes
• Patricia Jane Duncan seeks to change the name of her minor child from Haley Lanae Gay to Haley Lanae Duncan.
• Elizabeth Heiman McMillan seeks to change her name to Elizabeth Anne Heiman.
Marriage Dissolutions
Baldridge
Lori L. Baldridge, North Stoneburner Road, Warsaw, and Willie G. Baldridge, Fort Wayne. They were married Dec. 11, 1998, and separated Dec. 13, 2001. There are no minor children.
Craven
Beth and Herbert Craven, West Tulip Street, Pierceton. They were married Dec. 12, 1998, and separated Aug. 1, 2002. There are no minor children.
Pilcher
Debra A. Pilcher, Kosciusko County, and Robert O. Pilcher, North Webster. They were married July 3, 1976, and separated Sept. 6, 2002. There are no minor children.
Short
Jeffery T. Short Sr., South Peru Road, Silver Lake, and Penny D. Short, Warsaw. They were married June 22, 1996, and separated Aug. 5, 2002. There are no minor children.
Smith
Mike Smith, East Main Street, Warsaw, and Audrey Smith, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 14, 1988, and separated Aug. 15, 2001. There is one minor child.
Turner
Heather Turner, Warsaw, and Kyle Turner, West Raccoon Lane, Claypool. They were married Aug. 29, 1998, and separated July 20, 2001. There are no minor children.
Wells
David Lee Wells, North Circle Drive, Syracuse, and Jean Marie Wells, North Street, Syracuse. They were married April 30, 1988, and separated March 15, 2001. There are no minor children.
Legal Separation
Shortt
Tara and Donald R. Shortt, EMS B42F, Leesburg. They were married Nov. 29, 1997, and separated Sept. 6, 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. Erin E. Hagar. Plaintiff awarded $108,515.59 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.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Aurora Loan Services Inc., v. Shane D. Sapp and Financial Services of Whitley County. Plaintiff awarded $73,338.52 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.
• Providian National Bank v. Patricia D. Essig. Plaintiff awarded $13,584.75 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Stonewall Masonry Inc. v. Swartz Brothers Construction Inc., et al. Plaintiff awarded $19,053.68 by default, plus interest.
• CitiFinancial Mortgage Co. Inc., formerly known as Associates Home Equity Services Inc., v. Donald B. and Ada B. Hawkins. Plaintiff awarded $92,209.26 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.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Randy C. and Lola Mae Hively, American General Finance Inc. and Green Tree Financial Servicing Group. Plaintiff awarded $116,388.88 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.
• Star Financial Bank v. Joel N. Holder, et al. Plaintiff awarded $101,000.26 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Bruce Davidson v. James Perron and city of Elkhart. After a five-day jury trial, plaintiff awarded $200,000, plus court costs.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Brian L. Roberts. Plaintiff awarded $130,911.99 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Jay Bates v. Edna B. Gard, Cleo F. Cook, John-Life Olinger, Dale Milton and Maxine Phyllis Sittler and Donald Goble. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question and title ordered quieted.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Lake Group LLC v. Investors' Realty Inc.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Cathy J. Folk; Emergent Mortgage Corp., doing business as Homegold; and CitiBank (South Dakota)/NA.
• Linda McGuire v. DePuy Orthopaedics Inc.
• First Horizon Home Loan Corp., doing business as MNC Mortgage, v. Betty J. Sult.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Maria (former name Antu restored) and Armando J. Garza. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Aug. 29.
• James L. and Fay Stahlman. Sept. 5.
• Donald Eugene and Cynthia Anne Bentley. Sept. 5.
• Lori and Danny McAlister. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $125 per week in child support. Sept. 6.
• Steve Whiteman and Rhonda (former name McClure restored). Sept. 6.
• David F. Jr. and Vickie S. Dittman. Sept. 6.
• Tina (former name Carpenter restored) and Jose Toral. Sept. 6.
• Nevada S. and James M. Elliott Jr. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $103 per week in child support. Sept. 9.
• Jeffery Lackey and Leslie (former name Stamper restored). Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $39 per week in child support. Sept. 12.
• Michael P. Miller and Teresa Marie (former name Caverley restored). Sept. 16.
• Angela and Michael Warren. Sept. 16.
• Lisa and Andrew Bolinger Sr. Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $134 per week in child support. Sept. 16.
Other Action
• Derek Edward Smith's request for a restricted driving permit is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
• Della Helvey v. Dale Ray Smith. This matter is referred to mediation, with Gene R. Duffin presiding.
• Kelly R. Hochstetler v. David L. Hochstetler. This matter is referred to mediation, with David C. Cates presiding.
• Jacalyn Lee Craig v. Donald K. Craig. This case is referred to mediation, with Robert M. Edwards presiding.
• Diane M. King v. John R. King. The Hon. Michael D. Cook is appointed special judge in this matter.
• Karin A. and Keith McGrath, on behalf of a minor, Calli Alane McGrath, v. Kosciusko Community YMCA. This case is referred to mediation, with John W. Whiteleather Jr. presiding.
• Travis Hepler, by next of friend, Linda D. Hepler, v. Andrew Meck. This case is referred to mediation, with Edward W. Foley presiding.
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.
• Daniel and Kathy Anglemyer, 107 S. Washington St., Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $61,500. Debts: $82,629.
• Dawn Blanton, 3506 17th Road, Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,610. Debts: $29,262.
• Scott Boocher and Tamara Boocher, also known as Tamara Murphy, 410 N. Park Ave., Warsaw. Chapter 13. Assets: $107,030. Debts: $114,372.
• Keith Brandenburg, 1402 Spear St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $575. Debts: $127,528.
• Brian Cox and Michelle Cox, also known as Michelle DiEgidio, 10975 N. Birdie Court, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $190,255. Debts: $237,008.
• The Elrod Group Inc., 1702 Sheridan St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $135,450. Debts: $173,363.
• Jacqueline Fortner, 1701 Northwood Drive, Apt. 11, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,617. Debts: $7,252.
• Patricia Garrett, 1905 Crescent Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $4,908. Debts: $30,281.
• Angela Graham, formerly known as Angela Howard, doing business as The Gingerbread House, 2279 Boose Wood Drive, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $130,950. Debts: $150,423.
• Joel Holder, 2077 W. CR 400N, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $174,499. Debts: $146,356.
• Robert Jr. and Regina Lowe, 5371 E. CR 650N, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $56,225. Debts: $103,954.
• Vicki McCartney, 1776 E. CR 225S, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,830. Debts: $52,035.
• Richard and Tamara Nelson, formerly doing business as Nelson Service Center, 103 Section St., Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $12,734. Debts: $116,591.
• Christopher and Christine Riga, 8410 E. Sumac Lane, North Webster. Chapter 7. Assets: $146,459. Debts: $141,694.
• Keith Vanthoff, 3160 N. Stoneburner Road #19, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,524. Debts: $91,409.
• Erin Vint, also known as Erin House, 415-C N. Parker St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $17,772. Debts: $49,960.
• Donna Weaver, 1511 Brooks Drive, A-4, Nappanee, Chapter 7. Assets: $1,834. Debts: $14,433.
• Jason Weed and Samantha Weed, also known as Samantha Culberson, 8280 U.S. 30E #10, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $21,162. Debts: $38,581. [[In-content Ad]]
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