Times-Union Court News 10-22-2002
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:
• Paul Eugene Copeland, 45, North Colfax Street, Warsaw, and Peggy Fae Morgan, 41, Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Jeffrey Scott Douglas, 33, and Cheryl Marie Fritz, 31, both of Stonewall Court, Nappanee.
• Jason Lynn Forschner, 21, and Rebecca Jean Shaw, 21, both of Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw.
• Roger Duane Frantz Jr., 44, and Brenda A. Adams, 36, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Eric Jason Kohler, 20, Columbus, Miss., and Terra Marie Reed, 21, North Broadway Street, Mentone.
• Aaron Michael Phillips, 21, and Lorraine Amber Utter, 21, both of 14th Street, Winona Lake.
• James P. Russel Jr., 64, and Georgia L. Arnold, 52, both of West Huntington Street, North Webster.
• Scott David Russell, 25, and Teirra Mae Patrick, 25, both of North Parker Street, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Reed & Earhart Attorneys, P.C., v. Daniel and Sonya Riffle. Plaintiff awarded $209.75.
• Joanne Kolbe v. Donna Barker. Plaintiff awarded $1,417.11.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mary R. Culbertson, $662.31, and Scott J. and Tammy R. Grant, $39.
• Melvin R. Chupp v. Jay Urbin. Plaintiff awarded $1,385.
• Heights Finance Corp. v. Larry Dean and Barbara A. Hill. Plaintiff awarded $1,914.04.
• Centennial Cellular Tri-State awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Amanda Swoverland, $344.02; Leah R. Hoskins, $1,549.61; Victor Mitchell, $654.83; Chris W. Ross, $931.47; Nicole L. Blade, $887.12; Charlie Felder, $505.93; Jessica Kintzel, $1,007.50; Adam Shull, $926.15; Phillis Burnworth, $596.31; Robert Allen, $858.05; Chad A. Fuller, $1,009.33; Jennifer Light, $554.89; James Ellis, $98.37; and Angela Dawson Prater, $679.85.
• FSF Inc. v. Rodney L. Perry. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Chad and Michelle Harter, $1,414.44; Jaime Diane James, $467.14; and Andy Barfell, $405.65.
• Progess Linen v. Rozella Ford. Plaintiff awarded $1,472.21.
• Jabin Industries Inc. v. Jeff Marshall. Plaintiff awarded $616.13.
• Money Matters Professional awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeremy A. and Tracy G. Garber, $241.33; Kathy and Ernie P. Wilber, $404.80; Kimberly D. Manns, $497.33; Ben F. and Sandy Blevins, $273.33; Haily M. and Tim Rottger, $218.67; and Rodger L. and April A. Berry, $276.89.
• Andrew Allen Hughes v. Mark Wright. Plaintiff awarded $1,550.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Eddie and Amy Abbott, $239.60; Jeffrey Denton, $72.80; Kent Rhodes, $111.30; Jean M. Roder, $415; Lisa Rogers, $87.70; Randal Peterson, $62.55; Carey J. Shank, $60.10; Tammy Birtch, $84.45; Galen D. and Kathy Sopher, $81; David Weimer, $117.15; Gregory L. and Kimberly A. Wiggs, $128.02; and John and Julie Wood, $173.10.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. v. Janet A. Walls. Plaintiff awarded $412.88.
• Robert L. Day v. Gregory P. Day. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Lenneaa G. Gans v. John I. Long. Plaintiff awarded $1,840.
• Frauhiger Realty, LLC, v. Christina and Cecil Meade. Plaintiff awarded $816.88.
• CBT Credit Services Inc. v. Roy Carlin. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Recovery One Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Richard J. DeAngelis, $1,256.38, and Brenda L. Starkey, $497.27.
• Don and Samie Black v. Kristi Nye. Plaintiff awarded $1,400.
• Gloria Fox v. Doug Nine. Plaintiff awarded $1,377.90.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Emily Popps, $389.69; Joe Crace, 578.44; Mark R. O'Hearn, $342.51; Jason Sheppard, $773.36; Sandra M. Ruggles, $3,000; Ann Newell, $435.42; Jody A. Locke, $280.39; Benson R. Netherland, $1,173.50; Rashel Park, $295.11; Rodney L. Perry, $399.78;
Also, Donald E. and Serritha Peterson, $216.03; Lara J. Popenfoose, $726.03; David L. Prater, $466.15; Mark A. and Connie Puckett, $816.67; Scott and Mary Jo Shaske, $258.86; Angel M. Smith, $511.66; Jason Stromatt, $627.02; Timothy Todd, $161.16; Evelyn Trusty, $246.05; April Tudor Reffitt and Darin Tudor, $622.25; Robert S. Wensley, $607.76; and Sharon Shepherd, $183.37.
• William Jr. and Cheryl Shively v. Andrew and Carrie Wright. Plaintiffs awarded $3,000.
• Plummer and Co. Inc. v. Joe O. Slone. Plaintiff awarded $1,011.62.
• Dianne L. Plummer v. Matthew Niccum. Plaintiff awarded $770.32.
• Yoder & Stutzman Well Drilling v. Kurt D. Owens. Plaintiff awarded $1,259.35.
• Michael L. Nordin v. Gary Francis. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Robert L. Wright v. Chad A. and Samantha Fuller. Plaintiff awarded $618.
• Comfortemp Inc. v. Scott J. Grant. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Barbara Kauffman v. Patricia Cooper. Plaintiff awarded $348.65.
• James L. Anderson v. Kelly M. Berkland. Plaintiff awarded $2,565.38.
• Asset Acceptance Corp. v. Chris Oberg. Plaintiff awarded $864.99.
• Anthony and Marilyn Scheffer v. Bill and Emily Christian. Plaintiff awarded $617.45.
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 $27 in September were Jesse W. Shelton, 19, Silver Lake; Matthew J. Chupp, 17, Milford; Zachery D. Mock, 17, Syracuse; and R. Scott Hutcherson, 40, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in September was Leobardo Reyes, 40, Warsaw; Darin J. Schrock, 22, Milford; Joellen Smith, 43, Winona Lake; Luke A. Wright, 16, Winona Lake; Matthew F. May, 20, Warsaw; and William R. Pratt, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August was Angela G. Ridenour, 39, Silver Lake.
Fined $7 in August was Kristy S. Sears, 20, Akron.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September was Joshua L. Moore, 18, Warsaw.
Improperly Passing A School Bus - Fined $50 in September was Gladys H. Crawford, 36, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fine $7 in September was George W. Paiva, 36, Pierceton.
Passing In Violation Of Signs Or Markings - Fined $7 in September was George O. Mann, 31, Warsaw.
Driving An Off-Road Vehicle On A Public Highway - Fined $7 in August was Paul H. Clingerman, 19, Leesburg.
Driving While Intoxicated By A Minor With A Blood-Alcohol Level Of .02 Percent Or Greater - Fined $100 in August was Tyler L. Fox, 18, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop For A Train Signal - Fined $7 in August was Cory J. Wagner, 16, Cromwell.
The following person also paid $82 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $100 in September was Danielle N. Yoder, 18, Nappanee.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Chris D. Marks, 35, Warsaw; John M. Kohler, 57, Winona Lake; Peggy L. Sellers, 46, Warsaw; Ryan M. Hively, 20, Leesburg; Paul J. Pegues IV, 39, Warsaw; Matthew J. Kimball, 21, Warsaw; Philip A. Chalmers, 32, Warsaw; and Nicole K. Goble, 17, Akron.
Fined $20 in August was Amber R. Jones, 26, Winona Lake.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in September was Walter Burchett, 62, Warsaw.
Judgment in September against Mary A. Bauer, 39, Mentone.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I:
• Opal F. Lehman died May 21, 2002, leaving an estate valued at $335,810.61. Beneficiary: Linda Kleplinger, daughter, Urbana, Ill.
• Lowell M. Barkey died June 17, 2001, leaving an estate valued at $686,581.12. Beneficiaries: Katherine R. Barkey, spouse, and Phillip W. and Ray W. Barkey, sons.
• Ellener E. Manwaring died Feb. 4, 2002, at age 95, leaving an estate valued at $651,115.12. Beneficiaries: Frank and James Manwaring, sons, and Neil S. Manwaring, Julie E. Reed and Jennifer L. Zachary, grandchildren.
• Mary Reece Groff died Nov. 4, 2001, leaving an estate valued at $2,107,957. Beneficiaries: Ronald T. and Anthony D. Workman, Norene Reece, Voila Jean Lucas, Pauline Reece Walker, Mary Marlene Spon, Lynn and Daniel E. Groff and Helen Elizabeth Groff Sanders, all no relation; J. Daniel Groff, spouse; Life Estate Marital Trust; Manchester College, Claypool United Methodist Church, Central Christian Church and United Methodist Children's Home, all charities; and Melinda Walther Wells, cousin.
• Donald G. Swinford died July 7, 2001, at age 76, leaving an estate valued at $1,308,065.70. Beneficiaries: Leslie D. Richardson and Melanine Williamson, daughters.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Discover Bank, issuer of the Discover Card, v. Deb Wright, North Sullivan Road, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $7,868.28 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Centennial Cellular Tri-State Operating Partnership, doing business as Centennial Wireless, v. Kyle W. Swartz, Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,118.11 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Diane Holmes v. Robert Smith and Lillian S. Knighting, Holmes Court, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $59,683.17 due on contract, plus $1,500 in attorney fees and termination of contract.
• CitiBank, formerly known as Hurley State Bank, v. Michael L. Walton Sr., South Franklin Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $2,954.28 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Jeff Deering v. Lake Estates, LLC. Plaintiff seeks $7,500 for breach of contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Airworx Corp. v. R&B Sales. Plaintiff awarded $7,187.54 by default.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v. William Faas. Plaintiff awarded $3,235.32 by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Discover Bank v. Jack Blacksten. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $8,551.87, plus court costs.
• Cavalry Investments, LLC, v. Margurite Carlson. Plaintiff awarded $10,384.88 by default.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Kasey D. LaRue. Plaintiff awarded $7,469 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Service Corp., as assignee of Universal Card, v. Darvin Setser. Plaintiff awarded $6,835.87 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Linda Graves v. State of Indiana, et al.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Todd A. and Teresa L. Shepherd. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Sept. 24.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• CitiFinancial Services Inc. v. Earl L. Jr. and Donna S. Kiser, South Main Street, North Webster; Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.; and Beneficial Mortgage Co. Plaintiff seeks $49,761.25 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.
• 1st Source Bank v. Kevin D. Shepherd, doing business as Applied Precision Engineering, North CR 850E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $77,173.89 due on lease, plus interest, $5,000 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and possession and sale of property to satisfy judgment.
• State Auto Insurance Co., as subrogee of David and Virginia Plaster, v. Chester and Catherine Crum, North Ellsworth Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,276.65 in each of two counts for damage resulting from a Nov. 4, 2000, auto accident near the intersection of South McKinley and Center streets in Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks interest and requests a trial by jury.
• The Provident Bank v. Tamra L. Reece, EMS R4 Lane, Pierceton; Financial Services of Whitley County; Collier's Commercial Services; and Steven Ouellette, Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $44,772.92 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.
• Nikki and Darrin Whitehurst and Kasey Shanes v. Brandon W. McCombs, East South Street, Burket. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 3, 2000, auto accident on Ind. 19 in Kosciusko County. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Jeffery J. and Kari A. Cowen, North Iroquois Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $105,665.91 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.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California v. David L. and Pamela A. Girouard, South CR 875W, Claypool; Advanta National Bank; and Bank One/NA. Plaintiff seeks $67,000.47 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.
• Sandra F. Meadows v. William E. Caudill, West CR 1200S, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Sept. 20, 2001, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 15 and CR 300S in Kosciusko County. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Mittler Supply Inc. v. R.J. Mackensworth, East Bowser Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,000.80 due on account and for nonsufficient funds check, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Todd A. and Tracy L. Watkins, North CR 150E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $76,371.01 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.
• Farm Bureau Insurance Co., as subrogee of Eugene Gregory, v. Teresa Xique, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $4,231.75 as paid to insured claimant after a June 12, 2002, auto accident at the intersection of North Detroit and East Canal streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• 1st Source Bank v. Kevin D. and Rebecca J. Shepherd, North CR 850E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $17,650.34 due on promissory note, plus interest, $2,000 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Carlton and Patricia J. Sattison v. Manhattan Mortgage Corp., Fort Wayne. Plaintiffs seek an order determining their mortgage has been fully paid and discharged.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Homeside Lending Inc., v. Noe and Guadalupe Ortega, East North Street, North Webster; Wawasee Community School Corp.; and John and Jane Doe, tenants at 301 E. North St., North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $68,634.03 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.
• Allen White v. Carl and Deenene Flickinger, C&D Management and E.F. Enterprises, LLC, all of East Walnut Street, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for breach of agreement, an order that the agreement be performed and that possession of the real estate in question be immediately relinquished to White, $500,000 for damages incurred by defendants' alleged refusal to allow White to operate the restaurant, the Hawg House, located on the real estate, $100,000 for conversion of personal property locked inside the business and $300,000 in treble damages, plus expenses incurred, $5,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. William C. and Colleen E. Blair, West CR 600N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $31,815.01 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.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Daniel A. and Mary E. Wallen, Fairfield Glade, Tenn., and the unknown occupants of 112 S. Morgan St., Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $65,225.41 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Mortgage Co. v. Max D. Jr. and Cheryl A. Picco, North CR 300W, Silver Lake, and Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. Plaintiff seeks $63,977.61 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.
• Kristi L. Bowen v. Pauline Waterson, West Wayne Street, South Whitley. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 12, 2000, auto accident on Ind. 14. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• John P. Sawchuck v. Laurel L. Alexander, Arbutus Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Sept. 30, 2001, auto accident near the intersection of South Buffalo and Center Streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Gill Auto & Truck Parts Inc. v. Jerry D. Phillips, doing business as Phillips Excavating, South CR 300E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,795.50 due on account, plus court costs.
• OSI Portfolio Services Inc. v. Ladell L. Garee, West CR 600N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,844.17 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Dan and Betty Ashby v. Caleb Stephens, Justus Stephens Lane, Claypool, and Milford and Virginia Stephens, South CR 750W, Claypool. Plaintiffs seek the amount due on loans, plus interest, losses, costs incurred, court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Baldwin
Coleen Baldwin, West Main Street, Warsaw, an Robert Baldwin, Cassopolis, Mich. They were married Oct. 30, 2000, and separated Dec. 5, 2001. There are no minor children.
Ball
April Marie Scott Ball, East CR 450N, Leesburg, and Phillip Lee Ball II, Ind. 13N, Leesburg. They were married Oct. 11, 2001, and separated July 13, 2002. There are no minor children.
Berkeypile
Chad C. and Carol Berkeypile, Kosciusko County. They were married May 24, 1997, and separated Oct. 4, 2002. There is one minor child.
Black
Donald E. Black, East CR 650N, Leesburg, and Samie D. Black, North Webster. They were married Jan. 7, 1998, and separated Sept. 10, 2002. There are no minor children.
Bolen
Kandi J. Bolen, Warsaw, and Noble R. Bolen, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 18, 1999, and separated on a date not indicated. There is one minor child.
Brown
Angela and Brian J. Brown, South Roosevelt Street, Silver Lake. They were married Sept. 21, 1996, and separated July 4, 2002. There are two minor children.
Campbell
Frederick M. and Suzanne R. Campbell, Ligonier. They were married July 2, 1994, and separated Sept. 18, 2002. There are two minor children.
Hargrove
Donna V. Hargrove, South Main Street, Etna Green, and Michael L. Hargrove, Ind. 331, Tippecanoe. They were married Feb. 7, 1980, and separated April 30, 2000. There are two minor children.
Hawthorne
Cori C. Hawthorne, North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse, and W. David Hawthorne, Carlisle. They were married May 2, 1998, and separated Feb. 1, 2000. There are two minor children.
Leslie
Elizabeth C. Nappier-Leslie, Van Buren Street, Leesburg, and Bruce James Leslie, EMS B1 Lane, Leesburg. They were married Aug. 6, 2001, and separated June 9, 2002. There are no minor children.
McGuire
Wendy L. McGuire, Clinic Court, Warsaw, and Daniel B. McGuire, West CR 800S, Claypool. They were married March 17, 2000, and separated June 1, 2002. There are no minor children.
Meade
Jason and Holly Meade, Crooked Mile Road, Cromwell. They were married May 17, 2000, and separated Aug. 1, 2001. There are no minor children.
Mencias
Oscar Ren Mencias, Old Road 30, Warsaw, and Lisa Kay Mencias, Plymouth. They were married on a date not indicated and separated Aug. 21, 2000. There are no minor children.
Nicolai
Donna Nicolai, Kosciusko County, and Lowell Nicolai, New Paris. They were married May 7, 1977, and separated April 14, 1997. There are no minor children.
Warren
Philip Warren, Wexford Place, Warsaw, and Misty Warren. They were married Sept. 15, 1995, and separated Oct. 1, 2002. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co., v. James A. and Nancy Brewer, et al. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $71,424.23, plus interest, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Homeside Lending Inc. v. Kasey D. LaRue, et al. Plaintiff awarded $93,713.74 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• David L. and Cara S. Roby v. Elizabeth R. Plew, as personal representative of the estate of Arleen B. Miner.
• Raymond D. Lee v. James and Patricia Tunny.
• Chelsea Metzger, a minor by her next friends, Libby L. and Brian K. Metzger, and Libby L. and Brian K. Metzger individually, v. Dorothy M. Willis.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Mark J. Kralis and Paige E. (former name Morgan restored). Oct. 8.
• Vicky (former name Rogers restored) and Cliff Kugler. Oct. 9.
• Sheila Grace (former name Bradley restored) and Gregory A. Hughes. Oct. 14.
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.
• Lynn Moody, also known as Lynn Smith and as Lynn Herzog, 1202 Wooster Road #17, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,900. Debts: $18,470.
• Elizabeth Romig, 9722 Zina Drive, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $51,410. Debts: $63,386. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Paul Eugene Copeland, 45, North Colfax Street, Warsaw, and Peggy Fae Morgan, 41, Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Jeffrey Scott Douglas, 33, and Cheryl Marie Fritz, 31, both of Stonewall Court, Nappanee.
• Jason Lynn Forschner, 21, and Rebecca Jean Shaw, 21, both of Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw.
• Roger Duane Frantz Jr., 44, and Brenda A. Adams, 36, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Eric Jason Kohler, 20, Columbus, Miss., and Terra Marie Reed, 21, North Broadway Street, Mentone.
• Aaron Michael Phillips, 21, and Lorraine Amber Utter, 21, both of 14th Street, Winona Lake.
• James P. Russel Jr., 64, and Georgia L. Arnold, 52, both of West Huntington Street, North Webster.
• Scott David Russell, 25, and Teirra Mae Patrick, 25, both of North Parker Street, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Reed & Earhart Attorneys, P.C., v. Daniel and Sonya Riffle. Plaintiff awarded $209.75.
• Joanne Kolbe v. Donna Barker. Plaintiff awarded $1,417.11.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mary R. Culbertson, $662.31, and Scott J. and Tammy R. Grant, $39.
• Melvin R. Chupp v. Jay Urbin. Plaintiff awarded $1,385.
• Heights Finance Corp. v. Larry Dean and Barbara A. Hill. Plaintiff awarded $1,914.04.
• Centennial Cellular Tri-State awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Amanda Swoverland, $344.02; Leah R. Hoskins, $1,549.61; Victor Mitchell, $654.83; Chris W. Ross, $931.47; Nicole L. Blade, $887.12; Charlie Felder, $505.93; Jessica Kintzel, $1,007.50; Adam Shull, $926.15; Phillis Burnworth, $596.31; Robert Allen, $858.05; Chad A. Fuller, $1,009.33; Jennifer Light, $554.89; James Ellis, $98.37; and Angela Dawson Prater, $679.85.
• FSF Inc. v. Rodney L. Perry. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Chad and Michelle Harter, $1,414.44; Jaime Diane James, $467.14; and Andy Barfell, $405.65.
• Progess Linen v. Rozella Ford. Plaintiff awarded $1,472.21.
• Jabin Industries Inc. v. Jeff Marshall. Plaintiff awarded $616.13.
• Money Matters Professional awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeremy A. and Tracy G. Garber, $241.33; Kathy and Ernie P. Wilber, $404.80; Kimberly D. Manns, $497.33; Ben F. and Sandy Blevins, $273.33; Haily M. and Tim Rottger, $218.67; and Rodger L. and April A. Berry, $276.89.
• Andrew Allen Hughes v. Mark Wright. Plaintiff awarded $1,550.
• Wawasee Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Eddie and Amy Abbott, $239.60; Jeffrey Denton, $72.80; Kent Rhodes, $111.30; Jean M. Roder, $415; Lisa Rogers, $87.70; Randal Peterson, $62.55; Carey J. Shank, $60.10; Tammy Birtch, $84.45; Galen D. and Kathy Sopher, $81; David Weimer, $117.15; Gregory L. and Kimberly A. Wiggs, $128.02; and John and Julie Wood, $173.10.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. v. Janet A. Walls. Plaintiff awarded $412.88.
• Robert L. Day v. Gregory P. Day. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Lenneaa G. Gans v. John I. Long. Plaintiff awarded $1,840.
• Frauhiger Realty, LLC, v. Christina and Cecil Meade. Plaintiff awarded $816.88.
• CBT Credit Services Inc. v. Roy Carlin. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Recovery One Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Richard J. DeAngelis, $1,256.38, and Brenda L. Starkey, $497.27.
• Don and Samie Black v. Kristi Nye. Plaintiff awarded $1,400.
• Gloria Fox v. Doug Nine. Plaintiff awarded $1,377.90.
• Anthony Wayne Credit Adjusters awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Emily Popps, $389.69; Joe Crace, 578.44; Mark R. O'Hearn, $342.51; Jason Sheppard, $773.36; Sandra M. Ruggles, $3,000; Ann Newell, $435.42; Jody A. Locke, $280.39; Benson R. Netherland, $1,173.50; Rashel Park, $295.11; Rodney L. Perry, $399.78;
Also, Donald E. and Serritha Peterson, $216.03; Lara J. Popenfoose, $726.03; David L. Prater, $466.15; Mark A. and Connie Puckett, $816.67; Scott and Mary Jo Shaske, $258.86; Angel M. Smith, $511.66; Jason Stromatt, $627.02; Timothy Todd, $161.16; Evelyn Trusty, $246.05; April Tudor Reffitt and Darin Tudor, $622.25; Robert S. Wensley, $607.76; and Sharon Shepherd, $183.37.
• William Jr. and Cheryl Shively v. Andrew and Carrie Wright. Plaintiffs awarded $3,000.
• Plummer and Co. Inc. v. Joe O. Slone. Plaintiff awarded $1,011.62.
• Dianne L. Plummer v. Matthew Niccum. Plaintiff awarded $770.32.
• Yoder & Stutzman Well Drilling v. Kurt D. Owens. Plaintiff awarded $1,259.35.
• Michael L. Nordin v. Gary Francis. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Robert L. Wright v. Chad A. and Samantha Fuller. Plaintiff awarded $618.
• Comfortemp Inc. v. Scott J. Grant. Plaintiff awarded judgment.
• Barbara Kauffman v. Patricia Cooper. Plaintiff awarded $348.65.
• James L. Anderson v. Kelly M. Berkland. Plaintiff awarded $2,565.38.
• Asset Acceptance Corp. v. Chris Oberg. Plaintiff awarded $864.99.
• Anthony and Marilyn Scheffer v. Bill and Emily Christian. Plaintiff awarded $617.45.
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 $27 in September were Jesse W. Shelton, 19, Silver Lake; Matthew J. Chupp, 17, Milford; Zachery D. Mock, 17, Syracuse; and R. Scott Hutcherson, 40, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in September was Leobardo Reyes, 40, Warsaw; Darin J. Schrock, 22, Milford; Joellen Smith, 43, Winona Lake; Luke A. Wright, 16, Winona Lake; Matthew F. May, 20, Warsaw; and William R. Pratt, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August was Angela G. Ridenour, 39, Silver Lake.
Fined $7 in August was Kristy S. Sears, 20, Akron.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September was Joshua L. Moore, 18, Warsaw.
Improperly Passing A School Bus - Fined $50 in September was Gladys H. Crawford, 36, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fine $7 in September was George W. Paiva, 36, Pierceton.
Passing In Violation Of Signs Or Markings - Fined $7 in September was George O. Mann, 31, Warsaw.
Driving An Off-Road Vehicle On A Public Highway - Fined $7 in August was Paul H. Clingerman, 19, Leesburg.
Driving While Intoxicated By A Minor With A Blood-Alcohol Level Of .02 Percent Or Greater - Fined $100 in August was Tyler L. Fox, 18, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop For A Train Signal - Fined $7 in August was Cory J. Wagner, 16, Cromwell.
The following person also paid $82 in court costs:
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $100 in September was Danielle N. Yoder, 18, Nappanee.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Chris D. Marks, 35, Warsaw; John M. Kohler, 57, Winona Lake; Peggy L. Sellers, 46, Warsaw; Ryan M. Hively, 20, Leesburg; Paul J. Pegues IV, 39, Warsaw; Matthew J. Kimball, 21, Warsaw; Philip A. Chalmers, 32, Warsaw; and Nicole K. Goble, 17, Akron.
Fined $20 in August was Amber R. Jones, 26, Winona Lake.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in September was Walter Burchett, 62, Warsaw.
Judgment in September against Mary A. Bauer, 39, Mentone.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I:
• Opal F. Lehman died May 21, 2002, leaving an estate valued at $335,810.61. Beneficiary: Linda Kleplinger, daughter, Urbana, Ill.
• Lowell M. Barkey died June 17, 2001, leaving an estate valued at $686,581.12. Beneficiaries: Katherine R. Barkey, spouse, and Phillip W. and Ray W. Barkey, sons.
• Ellener E. Manwaring died Feb. 4, 2002, at age 95, leaving an estate valued at $651,115.12. Beneficiaries: Frank and James Manwaring, sons, and Neil S. Manwaring, Julie E. Reed and Jennifer L. Zachary, grandchildren.
• Mary Reece Groff died Nov. 4, 2001, leaving an estate valued at $2,107,957. Beneficiaries: Ronald T. and Anthony D. Workman, Norene Reece, Voila Jean Lucas, Pauline Reece Walker, Mary Marlene Spon, Lynn and Daniel E. Groff and Helen Elizabeth Groff Sanders, all no relation; J. Daniel Groff, spouse; Life Estate Marital Trust; Manchester College, Claypool United Methodist Church, Central Christian Church and United Methodist Children's Home, all charities; and Melinda Walther Wells, cousin.
• Donald G. Swinford died July 7, 2001, at age 76, leaving an estate valued at $1,308,065.70. Beneficiaries: Leslie D. Richardson and Melanine Williamson, daughters.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Discover Bank, issuer of the Discover Card, v. Deb Wright, North Sullivan Road, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $7,868.28 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Centennial Cellular Tri-State Operating Partnership, doing business as Centennial Wireless, v. Kyle W. Swartz, Ind. 15N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,118.11 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Diane Holmes v. Robert Smith and Lillian S. Knighting, Holmes Court, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $59,683.17 due on contract, plus $1,500 in attorney fees and termination of contract.
• CitiBank, formerly known as Hurley State Bank, v. Michael L. Walton Sr., South Franklin Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $2,954.28 due on contract, plus interest and court costs.
• Jeff Deering v. Lake Estates, LLC. Plaintiff seeks $7,500 for breach of contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Airworx Corp. v. R&B Sales. Plaintiff awarded $7,187.54 by default.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v. William Faas. Plaintiff awarded $3,235.32 by default, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Discover Bank v. Jack Blacksten. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $8,551.87, plus court costs.
• Cavalry Investments, LLC, v. Margurite Carlson. Plaintiff awarded $10,384.88 by default.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. v. Kasey D. LaRue. Plaintiff awarded $7,469 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Service Corp., as assignee of Universal Card, v. Darvin Setser. Plaintiff awarded $6,835.87 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Linda Graves v. State of Indiana, et al.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Todd A. and Teresa L. Shepherd. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Sept. 24.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• CitiFinancial Services Inc. v. Earl L. Jr. and Donna S. Kiser, South Main Street, North Webster; Conseco Finance Servicing Corp.; and Beneficial Mortgage Co. Plaintiff seeks $49,761.25 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.
• 1st Source Bank v. Kevin D. Shepherd, doing business as Applied Precision Engineering, North CR 850E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $77,173.89 due on lease, plus interest, $5,000 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and possession and sale of property to satisfy judgment.
• State Auto Insurance Co., as subrogee of David and Virginia Plaster, v. Chester and Catherine Crum, North Ellsworth Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,276.65 in each of two counts for damage resulting from a Nov. 4, 2000, auto accident near the intersection of South McKinley and Center streets in Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks interest and requests a trial by jury.
• The Provident Bank v. Tamra L. Reece, EMS R4 Lane, Pierceton; Financial Services of Whitley County; Collier's Commercial Services; and Steven Ouellette, Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $44,772.92 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.
• Nikki and Darrin Whitehurst and Kasey Shanes v. Brandon W. McCombs, East South Street, Burket. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 3, 2000, auto accident on Ind. 19 in Kosciusko County. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. Jeffery J. and Kari A. Cowen, North Iroquois Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $105,665.91 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.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California v. David L. and Pamela A. Girouard, South CR 875W, Claypool; Advanta National Bank; and Bank One/NA. Plaintiff seeks $67,000.47 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.
• Sandra F. Meadows v. William E. Caudill, West CR 1200S, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Sept. 20, 2001, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 15 and CR 300S in Kosciusko County. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Mittler Supply Inc. v. R.J. Mackensworth, East Bowser Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,000.80 due on account and for nonsufficient funds check, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Todd A. and Tracy L. Watkins, North CR 150E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $76,371.01 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.
• Farm Bureau Insurance Co., as subrogee of Eugene Gregory, v. Teresa Xique, Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $4,231.75 as paid to insured claimant after a June 12, 2002, auto accident at the intersection of North Detroit and East Canal streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• 1st Source Bank v. Kevin D. and Rebecca J. Shepherd, North CR 850E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $17,650.34 due on promissory note, plus interest, $2,000 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Carlton and Patricia J. Sattison v. Manhattan Mortgage Corp., Fort Wayne. Plaintiffs seek an order determining their mortgage has been fully paid and discharged.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Homeside Lending Inc., v. Noe and Guadalupe Ortega, East North Street, North Webster; Wawasee Community School Corp.; and John and Jane Doe, tenants at 301 E. North St., North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $68,634.03 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.
• Allen White v. Carl and Deenene Flickinger, C&D Management and E.F. Enterprises, LLC, all of East Walnut Street, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for breach of agreement, an order that the agreement be performed and that possession of the real estate in question be immediately relinquished to White, $500,000 for damages incurred by defendants' alleged refusal to allow White to operate the restaurant, the Hawg House, located on the real estate, $100,000 for conversion of personal property locked inside the business and $300,000 in treble damages, plus expenses incurred, $5,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. William C. and Colleen E. Blair, West CR 600N, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $31,815.01 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.
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Daniel A. and Mary E. Wallen, Fairfield Glade, Tenn., and the unknown occupants of 112 S. Morgan St., Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $65,225.41 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• National City Mortgage Co. v. Max D. Jr. and Cheryl A. Picco, North CR 300W, Silver Lake, and Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. Plaintiff seeks $63,977.61 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.
• Kristi L. Bowen v. Pauline Waterson, West Wayne Street, South Whitley. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Oct. 12, 2000, auto accident on Ind. 14. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• John P. Sawchuck v. Laurel L. Alexander, Arbutus Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Sept. 30, 2001, auto accident near the intersection of South Buffalo and Center Streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Gill Auto & Truck Parts Inc. v. Jerry D. Phillips, doing business as Phillips Excavating, South CR 300E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,795.50 due on account, plus court costs.
• OSI Portfolio Services Inc. v. Ladell L. Garee, West CR 600N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,844.17 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Dan and Betty Ashby v. Caleb Stephens, Justus Stephens Lane, Claypool, and Milford and Virginia Stephens, South CR 750W, Claypool. Plaintiffs seek the amount due on loans, plus interest, losses, costs incurred, court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Baldwin
Coleen Baldwin, West Main Street, Warsaw, an Robert Baldwin, Cassopolis, Mich. They were married Oct. 30, 2000, and separated Dec. 5, 2001. There are no minor children.
Ball
April Marie Scott Ball, East CR 450N, Leesburg, and Phillip Lee Ball II, Ind. 13N, Leesburg. They were married Oct. 11, 2001, and separated July 13, 2002. There are no minor children.
Berkeypile
Chad C. and Carol Berkeypile, Kosciusko County. They were married May 24, 1997, and separated Oct. 4, 2002. There is one minor child.
Black
Donald E. Black, East CR 650N, Leesburg, and Samie D. Black, North Webster. They were married Jan. 7, 1998, and separated Sept. 10, 2002. There are no minor children.
Bolen
Kandi J. Bolen, Warsaw, and Noble R. Bolen, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 18, 1999, and separated on a date not indicated. There is one minor child.
Brown
Angela and Brian J. Brown, South Roosevelt Street, Silver Lake. They were married Sept. 21, 1996, and separated July 4, 2002. There are two minor children.
Campbell
Frederick M. and Suzanne R. Campbell, Ligonier. They were married July 2, 1994, and separated Sept. 18, 2002. There are two minor children.
Hargrove
Donna V. Hargrove, South Main Street, Etna Green, and Michael L. Hargrove, Ind. 331, Tippecanoe. They were married Feb. 7, 1980, and separated April 30, 2000. There are two minor children.
Hawthorne
Cori C. Hawthorne, North Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse, and W. David Hawthorne, Carlisle. They were married May 2, 1998, and separated Feb. 1, 2000. There are two minor children.
Leslie
Elizabeth C. Nappier-Leslie, Van Buren Street, Leesburg, and Bruce James Leslie, EMS B1 Lane, Leesburg. They were married Aug. 6, 2001, and separated June 9, 2002. There are no minor children.
McGuire
Wendy L. McGuire, Clinic Court, Warsaw, and Daniel B. McGuire, West CR 800S, Claypool. They were married March 17, 2000, and separated June 1, 2002. There are no minor children.
Meade
Jason and Holly Meade, Crooked Mile Road, Cromwell. They were married May 17, 2000, and separated Aug. 1, 2001. There are no minor children.
Mencias
Oscar Ren Mencias, Old Road 30, Warsaw, and Lisa Kay Mencias, Plymouth. They were married on a date not indicated and separated Aug. 21, 2000. There are no minor children.
Nicolai
Donna Nicolai, Kosciusko County, and Lowell Nicolai, New Paris. They were married May 7, 1977, and separated April 14, 1997. There are no minor children.
Warren
Philip Warren, Wexford Place, Warsaw, and Misty Warren. They were married Sept. 15, 1995, and separated Oct. 1, 2002. There are two minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Beneficial Indiana Inc., doing business as Beneficial Mortgage Co., v. James A. and Nancy Brewer, et al. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $71,424.23, plus interest, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Homeside Lending Inc. v. Kasey D. LaRue, et al. Plaintiff awarded $93,713.74 by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• David L. and Cara S. Roby v. Elizabeth R. Plew, as personal representative of the estate of Arleen B. Miner.
• Raymond D. Lee v. James and Patricia Tunny.
• Chelsea Metzger, a minor by her next friends, Libby L. and Brian K. Metzger, and Libby L. and Brian K. Metzger individually, v. Dorothy M. Willis.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Mark J. Kralis and Paige E. (former name Morgan restored). Oct. 8.
• Vicky (former name Rogers restored) and Cliff Kugler. Oct. 9.
• Sheila Grace (former name Bradley restored) and Gregory A. Hughes. Oct. 14.
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.
• Lynn Moody, also known as Lynn Smith and as Lynn Herzog, 1202 Wooster Road #17, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,900. Debts: $18,470.
• Elizabeth Romig, 9722 Zina Drive, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $51,410. Debts: $63,386. [[In-content Ad]]
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