Times-Union Court News 10-24-2000
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Jeffery B. Shaw, 31, and Angelia Marie Young, 25, both of Atwood.
• David A. Sprong, 41, and Shawn Marie Simpson-Wiegman, 28, both of Ind. 15S, Claypool.
• Vernon Mullet, 21, CR 625W, Etna Green, and Rosetta M. Hochstetler, 22, U.S. 6, Nappanee.
• Harvey A. Graber, 46, and Theresa R. Sparks, 44, both of West CR 1350N, Milford.
• Gary Michael Hinkle, 22, and Mindy Sue Hernandez, 24, both of East Joshua Drive, Warsaw.
• Mark Anderson, 37, Essex, England, and Beth Ann Walker, 29, Tippecanoe Drive, 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:
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mark and Stephanie Burns, $1,780, and Linda Harty, also known as Linda Hart, $3,000.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeff N. Koher, $978.12; Robin S. Fluke, $156.15; and Sarah Binkley, $319.32.
• CBM Account Services Inc. vs. Anthony A. and Connie A. Arndt. Plaintiff awarded $2,176.36.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Edward E. Smith, $1,872.11; Ella R. Bradley, $235.97; Samantha L. Castle, $159.23; James O. Hall, $1,000; Steven L. Patrick, $698.79; Kenneth Shepherd, $223.19; Kimberly Allender, $210.54; and Paul E. and Connie J. Slusher, $2,129.29.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robin L. Hensley, $243.06; Elizabeth K. Clark, $1,511.23; Deborah and Mike Wilson, $1,038.02; and Alex and Mary Sielesnew, $519.13.
• Elmer and Mary Helen Larkin vs. Eddie and Amy Abbott. Plaintiffs awarded $2,184.18.
• Eastgate Manor Apartments vs. Aaron M. Lalonde. Plaintiff awarded $1,639.
• Brian Kuczka vs. Cindy Cooper. Plaintiff awarded $2,469.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. vs. Richard Svinarich. Plaintiff awarded $1,018.15.
• Papakeechie Protective Association awarded the judgments noted against the following people: William R. Walbridge, $361.45, and Jerome Leady, $491.40.
• Auto One vs. Donna Sexton. Plaintiff awarded $689.79.
• Quine Enterprises Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kay F. Stafford, $208.56; Dale Beverly, judgment; and Con and Marshal Crawford, $1,581.
• Dianne L. Plummer awarded the judgments noted against the following people: William N. Hyde, $1,087, and John and Jennifer Zolman, $2,236.
• Janie Combs vs. Lisa Young. Plaintiff awarded $1,824.
• MSD Enterprises vs. Gerry Wilson. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Lesa Gray, $224.47, and Rebecca Beatty, $223.82.
• Professional Account Services vs. Kathryn Carey. Plaintiff awarded $965.16.
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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $54 in May was Scott V. Stouder, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Jared G. Scrafton, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in October were Gary W. Alberson, 48, Warsaw; Virginia A. Freel, 30, Milford; and Richard D. Dickerhoff, 71, Mentone.
Fined $27 in September were Andrew S. Long, 21, Warsaw; Josue R. Ortiz, 22, Bourbon; Christopher E. Volkers, 25, Winona Lake; and Brian A. Newell, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August was Shawn K. Bartley, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June was Roy A. Hurley, 28, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in October were Mitzi A. Christ, 44, Claypool, and Jillinda Corson, 29, Sidney.
Fined $12 in September were Mitchell E. Holloway, 28, Mentone; Amber J. Rush, 31, Warsaw; Lamar R. Schwartz, 22, Nappanee; and Robert L. Wines, 28, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in August was Christine L. Fischer, 46, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in June was Jane A. Richardson, 51, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in October was Kristie L. Pennington, 21, North Manchester.
Fined $7 in September were Thomas R. Hughes, 31, North Webster; Anthony M. Bowers, 27, Warsaw; and Jay A. Feldman, 36, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in August was Richard A. Roe, 42, Rochester.
Improper Passing - Fined $7 in October was Beverly J. Konkle, 61, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in October was Raul Maldonado, 19, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in September was Kippi S. Trier, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March was Eleuterio Moyotl, 23, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in February was Martin Cervantes, 25, Warsaw.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in September was Belinda J. Hollar, 32, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September was Jessica N. Rassi, 19, Syracuse.
Improper Tire - Fined $7 in September was Cody J. Felger, 17, Pierceton.
False Registration - Fined $7 in September was Amanda G. Akers, 33, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in August was Shawn K. Bartley, 19, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Flashing Signal - Fined $7 in September was Ronald J. Gibson, 27, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in September was Ronald J. Gibson, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Oliverio Garcia, 24, Winona Lake.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in August was Jason S. Morrow, 27, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in August was Clayton D. Slone, 17, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Flashing Red Signal - Fined $174.50 in February was Andrew L. Anderson, 19, Leesburg.
No Registration - Fined $7 in January was Rocky L. Lozano, 17, Leesburg.
Violation Of Probationary License - Judgment (court costs only) in January against Rocky L. Lozano, 17, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Violation Of Nighttime Speed Limit In Motorboat - Fined $7 in September was Jeffery M. Feeney, 27, Syracuse.
Operating A Motorboat In Excess of 10 MPH On A Small Lake - Fined $7 in June was George A. Jackson, 27, Warsaw.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in January was William E. Harty, 25, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Rebecca L. Francis, 17, Warsaw; Joyce E. Zehner, 51, Warsaw; Robin M. Werstler, 17, Leesburg; David R. Creekmore, 23, Leesburg; Vickie J. Rice, 43, Warsaw; Crystal D. Ashton, 17, North Webster; Charley R. Cooper, 43, Warsaw; Alejo Torres, 22, Warsaw; Chad M. Fisher, 17, Warsaw; and Anthony D. Bellamy, 27, Claypool.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (September) Susan R. Puckett, 45, Leesburg; (February) Patricia A. Krizan, 24, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Grauel Enterprises Inc., doing business as Mr. Steve's, vs. Jeffrey Zapp, Singer Road, North Manchester. Plaintiff seeks $4,045.01 for three times the amount of property of which Zapp allegedly has unauthorized control and for attorney fees, plus interest and court costs.
• Alice Jade Owens vs. David L. Tabb. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring Tabb to execute documents to carry out the agreements of the parties or, in the alternative, for money damages, plus court costs.
• First North American National Bank vs. Knute A. and Christine M. McFerren, West CR 1300N, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $2,446.84 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $400 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Steve Savage vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks an order reversing an Aug. 15 decision denying approval of a warehouse storage (mini storage, rental possible condos) on East CR 250N, Warsaw.
• Providian National Bank vs. Antony J. Lozier, East Wellington Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,348.40 due on account agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Mark Puckett, South Thomas Drive, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $3,472.22 due on credit card account agreement, plus court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Shirley A. Penn, South CR 900W, Larwill. Plaintiff seeks $4,753.27 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Carl Schuster, Sandra Lane, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $2,099.29 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Everett J. Prescott Inc. vs. Johnson's Mechanical Inc., Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,514.03 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA vs. Ronald D. Short, EMS B42F Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $38,921.02 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.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Juan M. Garcia, Wexford Place, Warsaw, $2,922.88, and Charles D. Hartmann, South Valentine Road, Claypool, $4,262.50.
• American Investment Bank/NA, as successor to Tranex Credit, vs. Travis F. Caudill, EMS D21 Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $10,604.28 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus court costs: Charlie L. Cantrell, Michaels Street, Warsaw, $1,721.07, and Charlie L. Cantrell, Michaels Street, Warsaw, $454.34.
• North American Capital Corp., as assignee of Chase Manhattan Bank, vs. Billy G. and Evelyn Hull, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $962.13 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Green
Jean and Doug Green, North Camelot Trail, Milford. They were married Sept. 28, 1990, and separated Oct. 3, 2000. There are no minor children.
Greene
Lisa and Marc Greene, North Deer Run Road, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 13, 1991, and separated Oct. 6, 2000. There are two minor children.
Henderson
Toni Lynn Henderson, Kosciusko County, and Kevin Lee Henderson, South CR 500E, Warsaw. They were married June 25, 1994, and separated in the spring of 2000. There are no minor children.
Melching
Brenda Lee and David Allen Melching, East CR 800N, Syracuse. They were married Dec. 18, 1982, and separated Sept. 18, 2000. There are three minor children.
Reichert
Jay Shannon Reichert, Topeka, and Tina Renee Reichert, CR 450E, Warsaw. They were married June 9, 1995, and separated Sept. 4, 2000. There are two minor children.
Shell
Corrie S. Shell, South Henry Street, Milford, and Kevin C. Shell, Milford. They were married July 19, 1986, and separated Aug. 25, 2000. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaint
• North American Capital Corp., as assignee of GE-CFS, vs. David L. Henson. Plaintiff awarded $3,725 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Beckman Lawson LLP vs. Michael A. Hartigan.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Robert P. and Meshell L. Schloss vs. Bruce J. Hopkins, North Ogden Point Road, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an injunction requiring removal of a fence encroaching on their property and judgment for three times the actual damages caused to their property during installation of the fence, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• Kenneth L. Walker, doing business as Royal Painting, vs. D.A. Melching & Associates Inc., West Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $9,880 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• American Economy Insurance Co., a Safeco company, vs. Michael J. Felts, Edwardsville, Ill.; Genia Fox, Glen Carbon, Ill.; USAA Casualty Insurance Co., Indianapolis; and Madison Mutual Insurance Co., Edwardsville. Plaintiff seeks a declaratory judgment as to the rights of the defendants regarding insurance coverage in connection with a June 19, 1999, auto accident in Kosciusko County from which a lawsuit is pending in Illinois.
• Creditmax Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts: Pamela K. Nichols, South Sycamore Street, North Manchester, $3,578.75; Calvin S. and Jonie M. Spears, Clear Creek Trail, North Manchester, $6,321.66; and Michael D. and Gaylynn Harris, East CR 100S, Pierceton, $6,991.82.
• Creditmax Inc. vs. Angela Ludwig and Crystal F. McPherson, Elkhart. Plaintiff seeks $4,660.31 due on one contract, plus court costs, and $3,328.99 due on another contract, plus court costs.
• Star Financial Bank vs. Rex C. Lewallen, North CR 400E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks deficiency judgment of $4,977.15, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Villing & Co. Inc. vs. Da-Lite Screen Co. Inc., Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $92,847.80 for breach of contract, plus interest and court costs.
Name Changes
• Leslie E. Trier requests to change her name to Leslie E. Jennings.
Marriage Dissolutions
Blanton
Douglas Blanton Jr., East Wooster Road, Pierceton, and Sadie Sarah Blanton, Hoppus Road, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 28, 1996, and separated Oct. 6, 2000. There are two minor children.
Brown
Michael R. Brown, East Steven Drive, Warsaw, and Robin Jean Brown, address unknown. They were married Nov. 12, 1982, and separated Sept. 8, 2000. There are two minor children.
Bussard
Gregory A. and Deanna M. Bussard, EMS B40B Lane, Leesburg. They were married March 4, 1977, and separated in May 2000. There is one minor child.
Choate
Franklin E. Choate, East Prairie Street, Leesburg, and Janice M. Choate, Overland, Mo. They were married Aug. 23, 1975, and separated Sept. 27, 2000. There is one minor child.
Cook/Pangburn
Dena Cook and Terry Pangburn, East Natti Crow Road, Syracuse. They were married May 6, 2000, and separated July 6, 2000. There are no minor children.
Davis
Peggy S. Davis, South CR 600W, Claypool, and Mark W. Davis, South CR 500W, Warsaw. They were married May 20, 1989, and separated July 15, 2000. There are three minor children.
Harmon
Adora and Chris Harmon, Perry Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 14, 1998, and separated Jan. 17, 2000. There are no minor children.
Messenger
Sheri Lynn and Mark Edward Messenger, East Main Street, Warsaw. They were married March 30, 1991, and separated Oct. 13, 2000. There are two minor children.
Paseka
Mark Paseka, Arthur Street, Warsaw, and Mary Paseka, Paoli. They were married Aug. 23, 1989, and separated Sept. 15, 2000. There are no minor children.
Young
Phyllis Ann Young, Emeline Street, Milford, and Alan Ray Young Sr., North Street, Syracuse. They were married Aug. 5, 1993, and separated Sept. 20, 2000. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Norwest Bank Minnesota/NA vs. Jeffrey C. Geller and Dana Federal Credit Union. Plaintiff awarded $44,005.93 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.
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc. vs. Scott A. Shireman and Firstplus Financial Inc. Plaintiff awarded $76,332.12 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.
• The Leader Mortgage Co. vs. Kent J. and Michele J. Lindzy and First Choice Sales Inc. Plaintiff awarded $93,576.55 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.
• Barbara Bowers vs. Keybank/NA and Cathy Lynn Luther. Plaintiff awarded $28,250.79 from Keybank, plus interest, and $81,600 from Luther, plus interest and court costs.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Jeffrey Scott Gaff and American General Finance Inc. Plaintiff awarded $71,794.60 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.
• Estate of Mary S. Roop vs. William W. and Patricia Julian, et al. Plaintiff awarded $108,456.67, plus interest, costs incurred and foreclosure of land contract, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Patricia Walker vs. Louis Perry and Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Lisa (former name Gibbs restored) and Arthur Tillberry. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Oct. 12.
• Susan K. and William K. Sincroft. Oct. 13.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Janet Lee, 9462 Ind. 19N, Etna Green. Chapter 7. Assets: $350. Debts: $18,134.
• Gregory Sausaman, 1901 Miami Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $108,164. Debts: $169,250.
• Christine Slone, 1306 Sunday Lane, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,315. Debts: $9,929. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Jeffery B. Shaw, 31, and Angelia Marie Young, 25, both of Atwood.
• David A. Sprong, 41, and Shawn Marie Simpson-Wiegman, 28, both of Ind. 15S, Claypool.
• Vernon Mullet, 21, CR 625W, Etna Green, and Rosetta M. Hochstetler, 22, U.S. 6, Nappanee.
• Harvey A. Graber, 46, and Theresa R. Sparks, 44, both of West CR 1350N, Milford.
• Gary Michael Hinkle, 22, and Mindy Sue Hernandez, 24, both of East Joshua Drive, Warsaw.
• Mark Anderson, 37, Essex, England, and Beth Ann Walker, 29, Tippecanoe Drive, 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:
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Mark and Stephanie Burns, $1,780, and Linda Harty, also known as Linda Hart, $3,000.
• Credit Bureau of South Bend awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Jeff N. Koher, $978.12; Robin S. Fluke, $156.15; and Sarah Binkley, $319.32.
• CBM Account Services Inc. vs. Anthony A. and Connie A. Arndt. Plaintiff awarded $2,176.36.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Edward E. Smith, $1,872.11; Ella R. Bradley, $235.97; Samantha L. Castle, $159.23; James O. Hall, $1,000; Steven L. Patrick, $698.79; Kenneth Shepherd, $223.19; Kimberly Allender, $210.54; and Paul E. and Connie J. Slusher, $2,129.29.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Robin L. Hensley, $243.06; Elizabeth K. Clark, $1,511.23; Deborah and Mike Wilson, $1,038.02; and Alex and Mary Sielesnew, $519.13.
• Elmer and Mary Helen Larkin vs. Eddie and Amy Abbott. Plaintiffs awarded $2,184.18.
• Eastgate Manor Apartments vs. Aaron M. Lalonde. Plaintiff awarded $1,639.
• Brian Kuczka vs. Cindy Cooper. Plaintiff awarded $2,469.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. vs. Richard Svinarich. Plaintiff awarded $1,018.15.
• Papakeechie Protective Association awarded the judgments noted against the following people: William R. Walbridge, $361.45, and Jerome Leady, $491.40.
• Auto One vs. Donna Sexton. Plaintiff awarded $689.79.
• Quine Enterprises Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kay F. Stafford, $208.56; Dale Beverly, judgment; and Con and Marshal Crawford, $1,581.
• Dianne L. Plummer awarded the judgments noted against the following people: William N. Hyde, $1,087, and John and Jennifer Zolman, $2,236.
• Janie Combs vs. Lisa Young. Plaintiff awarded $1,824.
• MSD Enterprises vs. Gerry Wilson. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Allen Collections Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Lesa Gray, $224.47, and Rebecca Beatty, $223.82.
• Professional Account Services vs. Kathryn Carey. Plaintiff awarded $965.16.
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 $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $54 in May was Scott V. Stouder, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Jared G. Scrafton, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in October were Gary W. Alberson, 48, Warsaw; Virginia A. Freel, 30, Milford; and Richard D. Dickerhoff, 71, Mentone.
Fined $27 in September were Andrew S. Long, 21, Warsaw; Josue R. Ortiz, 22, Bourbon; Christopher E. Volkers, 25, Winona Lake; and Brian A. Newell, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August was Shawn K. Bartley, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June was Roy A. Hurley, 28, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in October were Mitzi A. Christ, 44, Claypool, and Jillinda Corson, 29, Sidney.
Fined $12 in September were Mitchell E. Holloway, 28, Mentone; Amber J. Rush, 31, Warsaw; Lamar R. Schwartz, 22, Nappanee; and Robert L. Wines, 28, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in August was Christine L. Fischer, 46, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in June was Jane A. Richardson, 51, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in October was Kristie L. Pennington, 21, North Manchester.
Fined $7 in September were Thomas R. Hughes, 31, North Webster; Anthony M. Bowers, 27, Warsaw; and Jay A. Feldman, 36, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in August was Richard A. Roe, 42, Rochester.
Improper Passing - Fined $7 in October was Beverly J. Konkle, 61, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in October was Raul Maldonado, 19, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in September was Kippi S. Trier, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March was Eleuterio Moyotl, 23, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in February was Martin Cervantes, 25, Warsaw.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in September was Belinda J. Hollar, 32, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September was Jessica N. Rassi, 19, Syracuse.
Improper Tire - Fined $7 in September was Cody J. Felger, 17, Pierceton.
False Registration - Fined $7 in September was Amanda G. Akers, 33, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in August was Shawn K. Bartley, 19, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Flashing Signal - Fined $7 in September was Ronald J. Gibson, 27, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in September was Ronald J. Gibson, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Oliverio Garcia, 24, Winona Lake.
Driving Left Of Center - Fined $7 in August was Jason S. Morrow, 27, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in August was Clayton D. Slone, 17, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Flashing Red Signal - Fined $174.50 in February was Andrew L. Anderson, 19, Leesburg.
No Registration - Fined $7 in January was Rocky L. Lozano, 17, Leesburg.
Violation Of Probationary License - Judgment (court costs only) in January against Rocky L. Lozano, 17, Leesburg.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Violation Of Nighttime Speed Limit In Motorboat - Fined $7 in September was Jeffery M. Feeney, 27, Syracuse.
Operating A Motorboat In Excess of 10 MPH On A Small Lake - Fined $7 in June was George A. Jackson, 27, Warsaw.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $50 in January was William E. Harty, 25, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in September were Rebecca L. Francis, 17, Warsaw; Joyce E. Zehner, 51, Warsaw; Robin M. Werstler, 17, Leesburg; David R. Creekmore, 23, Leesburg; Vickie J. Rice, 43, Warsaw; Crystal D. Ashton, 17, North Webster; Charley R. Cooper, 43, Warsaw; Alejo Torres, 22, Warsaw; Chad M. Fisher, 17, Warsaw; and Anthony D. Bellamy, 27, Claypool.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (September) Susan R. Puckett, 45, Leesburg; (February) Patricia A. Krizan, 24, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Grauel Enterprises Inc., doing business as Mr. Steve's, vs. Jeffrey Zapp, Singer Road, North Manchester. Plaintiff seeks $4,045.01 for three times the amount of property of which Zapp allegedly has unauthorized control and for attorney fees, plus interest and court costs.
• Alice Jade Owens vs. David L. Tabb. Plaintiff seeks an order requiring Tabb to execute documents to carry out the agreements of the parties or, in the alternative, for money damages, plus court costs.
• First North American National Bank vs. Knute A. and Christine M. McFerren, West CR 1300N, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $2,446.84 due on credit card agreement, plus interest, $400 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Steve Savage vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks an order reversing an Aug. 15 decision denying approval of a warehouse storage (mini storage, rental possible condos) on East CR 250N, Warsaw.
• Providian National Bank vs. Antony J. Lozier, East Wellington Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,348.40 due on account agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Beneficial Indiana Inc. vs. Mark Puckett, South Thomas Drive, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $3,472.22 due on credit card account agreement, plus court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. vs. Shirley A. Penn, South CR 900W, Larwill. Plaintiff seeks $4,753.27 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Carl Schuster, Sandra Lane, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $2,099.29 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Everett J. Prescott Inc. vs. Johnson's Mechanical Inc., Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,514.03 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA vs. Ronald D. Short, EMS B42F Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $38,921.02 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.
• Credit Acceptance Corp. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Juan M. Garcia, Wexford Place, Warsaw, $2,922.88, and Charles D. Hartmann, South Valentine Road, Claypool, $4,262.50.
• American Investment Bank/NA, as successor to Tranex Credit, vs. Travis F. Caudill, EMS D21 Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $10,604.28 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus court costs: Charlie L. Cantrell, Michaels Street, Warsaw, $1,721.07, and Charlie L. Cantrell, Michaels Street, Warsaw, $454.34.
• North American Capital Corp., as assignee of Chase Manhattan Bank, vs. Billy G. and Evelyn Hull, East Winona Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $962.13 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Green
Jean and Doug Green, North Camelot Trail, Milford. They were married Sept. 28, 1990, and separated Oct. 3, 2000. There are no minor children.
Greene
Lisa and Marc Greene, North Deer Run Road, Warsaw. They were married Nov. 13, 1991, and separated Oct. 6, 2000. There are two minor children.
Henderson
Toni Lynn Henderson, Kosciusko County, and Kevin Lee Henderson, South CR 500E, Warsaw. They were married June 25, 1994, and separated in the spring of 2000. There are no minor children.
Melching
Brenda Lee and David Allen Melching, East CR 800N, Syracuse. They were married Dec. 18, 1982, and separated Sept. 18, 2000. There are three minor children.
Reichert
Jay Shannon Reichert, Topeka, and Tina Renee Reichert, CR 450E, Warsaw. They were married June 9, 1995, and separated Sept. 4, 2000. There are two minor children.
Shell
Corrie S. Shell, South Henry Street, Milford, and Kevin C. Shell, Milford. They were married July 19, 1986, and separated Aug. 25, 2000. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaint
• North American Capital Corp., as assignee of GE-CFS, vs. David L. Henson. Plaintiff awarded $3,725 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Beckman Lawson LLP vs. Michael A. Hartigan.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Robert P. and Meshell L. Schloss vs. Bruce J. Hopkins, North Ogden Point Road, Syracuse. Plaintiffs seek an injunction requiring removal of a fence encroaching on their property and judgment for three times the actual damages caused to their property during installation of the fence, plus court costs and attorney fees.
• Kenneth L. Walker, doing business as Royal Painting, vs. D.A. Melching & Associates Inc., West Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $9,880 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• American Economy Insurance Co., a Safeco company, vs. Michael J. Felts, Edwardsville, Ill.; Genia Fox, Glen Carbon, Ill.; USAA Casualty Insurance Co., Indianapolis; and Madison Mutual Insurance Co., Edwardsville. Plaintiff seeks a declaratory judgment as to the rights of the defendants regarding insurance coverage in connection with a June 19, 1999, auto accident in Kosciusko County from which a lawsuit is pending in Illinois.
• Creditmax Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts: Pamela K. Nichols, South Sycamore Street, North Manchester, $3,578.75; Calvin S. and Jonie M. Spears, Clear Creek Trail, North Manchester, $6,321.66; and Michael D. and Gaylynn Harris, East CR 100S, Pierceton, $6,991.82.
• Creditmax Inc. vs. Angela Ludwig and Crystal F. McPherson, Elkhart. Plaintiff seeks $4,660.31 due on one contract, plus court costs, and $3,328.99 due on another contract, plus court costs.
• Star Financial Bank vs. Rex C. Lewallen, North CR 400E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks deficiency judgment of $4,977.15, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Villing & Co. Inc. vs. Da-Lite Screen Co. Inc., Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $92,847.80 for breach of contract, plus interest and court costs.
Name Changes
• Leslie E. Trier requests to change her name to Leslie E. Jennings.
Marriage Dissolutions
Blanton
Douglas Blanton Jr., East Wooster Road, Pierceton, and Sadie Sarah Blanton, Hoppus Road, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 28, 1996, and separated Oct. 6, 2000. There are two minor children.
Brown
Michael R. Brown, East Steven Drive, Warsaw, and Robin Jean Brown, address unknown. They were married Nov. 12, 1982, and separated Sept. 8, 2000. There are two minor children.
Bussard
Gregory A. and Deanna M. Bussard, EMS B40B Lane, Leesburg. They were married March 4, 1977, and separated in May 2000. There is one minor child.
Choate
Franklin E. Choate, East Prairie Street, Leesburg, and Janice M. Choate, Overland, Mo. They were married Aug. 23, 1975, and separated Sept. 27, 2000. There is one minor child.
Cook/Pangburn
Dena Cook and Terry Pangburn, East Natti Crow Road, Syracuse. They were married May 6, 2000, and separated July 6, 2000. There are no minor children.
Davis
Peggy S. Davis, South CR 600W, Claypool, and Mark W. Davis, South CR 500W, Warsaw. They were married May 20, 1989, and separated July 15, 2000. There are three minor children.
Harmon
Adora and Chris Harmon, Perry Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 14, 1998, and separated Jan. 17, 2000. There are no minor children.
Messenger
Sheri Lynn and Mark Edward Messenger, East Main Street, Warsaw. They were married March 30, 1991, and separated Oct. 13, 2000. There are two minor children.
Paseka
Mark Paseka, Arthur Street, Warsaw, and Mary Paseka, Paoli. They were married Aug. 23, 1989, and separated Sept. 15, 2000. There are no minor children.
Young
Phyllis Ann Young, Emeline Street, Milford, and Alan Ray Young Sr., North Street, Syracuse. They were married Aug. 5, 1993, and separated Sept. 20, 2000. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Norwest Bank Minnesota/NA vs. Jeffrey C. Geller and Dana Federal Credit Union. Plaintiff awarded $44,005.93 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.
• Countrywide Home Loans Inc. vs. Scott A. Shireman and Firstplus Financial Inc. Plaintiff awarded $76,332.12 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.
• The Leader Mortgage Co. vs. Kent J. and Michele J. Lindzy and First Choice Sales Inc. Plaintiff awarded $93,576.55 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.
• Barbara Bowers vs. Keybank/NA and Cathy Lynn Luther. Plaintiff awarded $28,250.79 from Keybank, plus interest, and $81,600 from Luther, plus interest and court costs.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Jeffrey Scott Gaff and American General Finance Inc. Plaintiff awarded $71,794.60 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.
• Estate of Mary S. Roop vs. William W. and Patricia Julian, et al. Plaintiff awarded $108,456.67, plus interest, costs incurred and foreclosure of land contract, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Patricia Walker vs. Louis Perry and Cincinnati Insurance Co.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Lisa (former name Gibbs restored) and Arthur Tillberry. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Oct. 12.
• Susan K. and William K. Sincroft. Oct. 13.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Janet Lee, 9462 Ind. 19N, Etna Green. Chapter 7. Assets: $350. Debts: $18,134.
• Gregory Sausaman, 1901 Miami Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $108,164. Debts: $169,250.
• Christine Slone, 1306 Sunday Lane, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,315. Debts: $9,929. [[In-content Ad]]
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