Times-Union Court News 10-26-1999
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:
• Timothy Alan Glatt, 29, and Tara Kay Parsons, 26, both of South Cost-A-Plenty Road, Warsaw
• Wesley Virgle Prater, 21, and Melissa Marie Monk, 19, both of Claypool.
• Chad Christian Silveus, 23, and Fayth Ryann Mauk, 20, both of Arbor Lane, Winona Lake.
• Richard Allen Stavedahl, 26, and Tricia Lynn Sharp, 22, both of Warren Drive, Warsaw.
• Robie Whitaker, 72, South CR 275E, Warsaw, and Rebecca Howard, 68, Northwood Drive, North Manchester.
• Jesse Wade Poe, 18, North CR 325E, Warsaw,and Amanda Leigh Anglin, 18, Claypool.
• Mark A. Shank, 30, West CR 850S, Claypool, and Paula Alyce Turner, 33, North McKinley St., Warsaw.
• Travis Samuel Miller, 22, East North Street, Bourbon, and Lowellita Lynn Regenos, 31, Old Ind. 13S, Pierceton.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Video Plus vs. Kenneth R. Dove. Plaintiff awarded $500.19.
• Martin Financial Management vs. Steven Stoots. Plaintiff awarded $1,481.74.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Bill Slone, $2,818.79, and Joseph Schenske, $386.68.
• Michael D. Jackson vs. Billy Hull. Plaintiff awarded $1,800.
• Reed & Earhart vs. Layne A Creamer. Plaintiff awarded $656.17.
• Jami Wright vs. Beth Keyes Conley. Plaintiff awarded $320.
• NIPSCO vs. Dennis A. Lewallen. Plaintiff awarded $782.30.
• Robert L. Lashley Jr. vs. Betty L. Riley. Plaintiff awarded $100.
• Blue Flame Gas Corp. vs. Chris Monteith. Plaintiff awarded $359.21.
• Robert and Jacquelyn vs. Leonard K. Semone J. Petre. Plaintiffs awarded $2,110.
• Culver Development Corp. vs. Joshua Bitting. Plaintiff awarded $439.48.
• Mike Pope vs. Chuck and Becky See. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Joanne M. Kolbe vs. Carrie Lynn Francis. Plaintiff awarded $577.57.
• Sterling Management Ltd. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Anthony Vandiver and Jennifer Greene, $1,216.50, and Daniel W. and Michelle Mc Allise, $2,061.93.
Superior Court III
The following felony traffic violations were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding. Unless otherwise indicated, the conviction is for a Class D felony. The month the incidents occurred are included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs during sentencing in September:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $100 in October 1998; sentenced to three years in prison, of which one year was suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and court costs; and driving privileges suspended two years was Barbara A. Kaufman, 54, Cromwell.
Fined $300 in September; sentenced to three years in prison, of which 1-1/2 years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and court costs; and driving privileges suspended two years was Debra K. Beam, Warsaw.
Fined $200 in June; sentenced to two years in prison, of which all but 90 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee, a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and court costs, and to complete and pay for an alcohol treatment program; and driving privileges suspended one year was Paul A. Outlaw Jr., 58, Warsaw.
Fined $300 in May; sentenced to three years in prison, of which two years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and court costs, and to attend one session of the victims impact panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Scott M. Lipply, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $200 in April; sentenced to 18 months in prison, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and court costs, and to complete and pay for an alcohol treatment program and attend one session of the victims impact panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Darren S. Kline, 24, Pierceton.
Fined $300 in February; sentenced to three years in prison, of which two years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee, a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and court costs, and to complete and pay for an alcohol treatment program and to attend one session of the victims impact panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Billy Hunziker, 50, Syracuse.
Driving While Adjudged A Habitual Traffic Offender - Fined $200 in October 1998; sentenced to 18 months in prison, of which six months was suspended for probation; and driving privileges suspended for life was Barbara A. Kaufman, 54, Cromwell. The prison term was ordered served consecutive to a term for DWI (above).
Driving While Suspended (Class A Misdemeanor) - Judgment (court costs only) against and driving privileges suspended 90 days was Paul A. Outlaw Jr., 48, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Sentenced to three years in prison, of which 1-1/2 years were suspended, was Scott M. Lipply, 23, Warsaw. The prison term was ordered served concurrently with a term for DWI (above).
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The months the incidents occurred are included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in July and license suspended 90 days was Jose Vera, Mentone.
Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Richard Rodgers, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Ruben Enciso, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in March and license suspended 90 days was Heath Allen, Silver Lake.
Fined $24.50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Mary Daniels, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in September was Raymundo Coronado, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June was Eusebio Deleon, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in September and license suspended 90 days was Mona Kahler, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop - Fined $100 in July was Albert Stricklin, Syracuse.
Leaving the Scene Of A Property Damage Accident - Fined $50 in June and license suspended six months was Eusebio Deleon, Warsaw.
Fined $74.50 in April and license suspended six months was Charles Huey, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Taking Woodduck In Closed Season - Fined $25 in September was Mark Baugher, Syracuse.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in August were Richard Johnson, Warsaw, and Maynard Hall, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Donald Kintzel, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - FIned $50 in August was Virgil Dordon, North Webster.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in September was Benjamin Gilley, Mentone.
Fined $50 in August was William Metz, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July and ordered to perform two days of community service was Kelly Slagle, Nappanee.
Fined $50 in May, ordered to perform four days of community service and license suspended 60 days was Tyler Charlton, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was Cody Dininger, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $50 in April and ordered to perform four days of community service was Cody Dininger, Warsaw.
Fined $500 in April was Kris Spilmon, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in November against Mary Daniels, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Judgment (court costs only) in February against Michael Roe, Syracuse.
Possession Of Marijuana - Judgment (court costs only) in November, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee, sentenced to 30 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Christopher Overmyer, Etna Green.
Harassment - Fined $500 in March was Dennis Shultz, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in October were George R. Adams, 28, Nappanee; Martha A. Saull, 39, Warsaw; Melissa G. Shortor, 34, North Manchester; Ryan S. Dill, 17, Warsaw; and Daniel M. Zolman, 17, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in September were Kayla J. Tinkey, 16, Milford; Rebecca J. Shaw, 18, Milford; Cheryl B. Saldivar, 48, Pierceton; Ernesto Dabila, 29, Warsaw; Miranda Vandoren, 26, Akron; Domingo Gutierrez, 17, Warsaw; Jonathon S. Metz, 20, Nappanee; and Clayton R. Kreicker, 39, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in July was Holly N. Yates, 16, Mentone.
Fined $27 in April was Jorge Escalante, 28, Etna Green.
Fined $12 in October were Helen E. Goshert, 49, Syracuse; and Sandra D. Wray, 35, North Webster.
Fined $12 in September were Wallace M. Correll, 65, Warsaw; Amanda Prater, 18, Warsaw; Rebecca L. Eakright, 20, North Manchester; Bobi K. Stephens, 23, North Webster; Dennis C. Gaff, 44, Larwill; Richard A. Haddad, 35, Warsaw; Joshua L. Bays, 21, Pierceton; and Thomas L. Sharp, 51, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August were Tracy A. Prater, 25, Warsaw; Keith A. Vanthoff, 42, Pierceton; Cathy S. Harrold, 45, Warsaw; and Michael A. Johnson, 28, Etna Green.
Fined $12 in June was Rex A. Evans, 19, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in October was Sheldon L. Cooper, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Claudia S. Swanson, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Jorge Escalante, 28, Etna Green.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in October were Santiago H. Delarosa, 24, Warsaw, and Byrus E. Arrowood, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September were Melissa K. Hunt, 25, Mentone, and Kent M. Bowers, 26, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in August was David A. Oliver, 26, Winona Lake.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in October was Kendra A. Dotson, 16, Silver Lake.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in October were Brian W. Shoemaker, 21, Warsaw, and Larry E. Needler, 54, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Michael E. Bornes, 31, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Daniel I. Smallwood, 20, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in September was William J. Tschantz, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May was Orlando Soto, 29, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in September was Sharlene J. Lewis, 48, Warsaw.
Obstructed Windshield - Fined $7 in August was Edgard G. Postigo, 18, Leesburg.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in August was Sarah L. Ellison, 20, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in July was Kevin A. Padilla, 26, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in June was Rex A. Evans, 19, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Taking Child Into Tavern - Judgment (court costs only) in July was James W. Ross, 30, Silver Lake.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in October was Sheila A. McLaughlin, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August was Mario M. Ramirez, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in June was Mark A. Bell, 27, Warsaw.
The following person was found not guilty of charges:
Battery - (April) Lester Booher, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (September) Jason Trigg, Rochester; (August) Tammy Hattery, Winona Lake (two counts); (July) Dawn Grimes, Cromwell.
Public Intoxication - (August) Jimmy Burns, Warsaw; (March) Blair Wilson, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (June) Davey Prater, Claypool.
Reckless Driving - (May) Holly Yates, Warsaw; (April) Michael Wilcox, Etna Green; (November) James Akers, Pierceton.
Possession Of Marijuana - (April) Jacob Waddle, Mentone; (March) Daniel Hawley, Warsaw.
Battery - (April) Cindy Miller, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - (November) Savino Tluweh, Winona Lake.
Criminal Recklessness - (November) Mary Daniels, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop After An Accident - (November) Mary Daniels, Warsaw.
Diversions
The following person has entered into a diversion agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Disorderly Conduct - (February) James Roe, Syracuse.
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 - (October) Jerimy W. Biltz, 21, Rochester; Lori L. Ellis, 34, Syracuse; (September) David J. Heldt, 22, Winona Lake; Brenda M. Cody, 48, Mentone.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. vs. Nathan J. Conley, Cedar Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $56,106.06 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.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Gordon Scott Johnson, South CR 500W, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $13,116.32 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred and court costs.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Todd D. and Ronda J. Simmers, Columbia City. Plaintiff seeks 8,702.82 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Donnie D. and Wendy I. Helser, Glad Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $13,878.22 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Harold Douglas Swain, Columbia City, $5,446.52, and Wesley E. and Mimi S. LaRue, $2,782.03.
• Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. Frank and Tracy Hefner, Prairie Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $28,243.04 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement as prior to other liens, with sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Green Point Credit Corp., formerly known as Bankamerica Housing Services Inc., vs. Holley and Kim Ousley, West CR 550N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $36,575.25 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and possession of manufactured home.
• National City Bank/Indiana, successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Frank and Luann Hale, South West Channel Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,729.75 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank/Indiana, successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Debora A. Salyers, North Park Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,117.44 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Dennis A. Lewallen, North First Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an order for Lewallen to cease and desist using real estate as an automobile graveyard/junkyard. Plaintiff also seeks that monetary penalties be imposed until compliance is made.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Vernon Rodriguez and Tonya Lansford, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,600.15 due on loan agreements, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Affiliated Family Dentist, P.C., vs. David A. Hale, Ind. 19N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $2,327.33 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Funderburk
Trenton Funderburk, North Maple Way, Leesburg, and Brigette Funderburk, Channel View, Texas. They were married Feb. 11, 1995, and separated Jan. 15, 1998. There are three minor children.
Hill
Steven R. Hill, Leesburg, and Peggi Sue Lisenbee-Hill, Widaman Street, Winona Lake. They were married July 16, 1998, and separated Sept. 28, 1999. There are no minor children.
Robinson
Sue E. and Francis E. Robinson, West North Street, Syracuse. They were married Feb. 14, 1993, and separated Oct. 15, 1999. There are no minor children.
Scott
Shirley Mae Scott, South Packerton Road, Sidney, and Robert L. Scott, South Main Street, Etna Green. They were married Dec. 7, 1994, and separated Oct. 3, 1999. There are no minor children.
Snyder
Julie and Terry Snyder, North First Street, Pierceton. They were married June 29, 1980, and separated Oct. 15, 1999. There are three minor children.
Stover
Kerry D. and Rita D. Stover, North Squire Court, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 15, 1978, and separated OCt. 5, 1999. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Rod Corle) vs. Angelia L. Mallery. Plaintiff awarded $946.85 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Key Bank National Associates vs. Evelyn R. Rake. Plaintiff awarded $4,327.99 by default, plus court costs.
• Da-Lite Screen Co. Inc. vs. TCI Worldwide Inc. Plaintiff awarded $214,504 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Doris L. Method. Plaintiff awarded $2,978.74, plus interest and court costs.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Debra Rapsavage. Plaintiff awarded $6,785.69 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First North American National Bank vs. Nancy J. and Brian L. Cannon. Plaintiff awarded $2,574.85 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Dwayne Kitson. Plaintiff awarded $2,791.25 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Lake City Builders Inc. vs. Elrod Day Cares Inc.
• Green Tree Financial Corp., also known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. Matthew G. McNiel.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Lori Lynn and Rickey Lee Speigle. Oct. 14.
• Charles Ray and Debra Lou Patrick. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $73 per week in child support. Oct. 15.
• Keith Randall Hurley and Amy Marie (former name Mullins restored). Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $187 per week in child support. Oct. 19.
• Angela E. (former name Cook restored) and Timothy D. Leiter. Oct. 19.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Countrywide Homes Loans Inc. vs. Donald E. Wilson, Rozella Road, Warsaw, and The Money Store-TMS Mortgage, Sacramento, Calif. Plaintiff seeks $80,652.32 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.
• Tommie, Susan D. and Joyce Whitesell vs. Dodie L. and Christopher T. Hart, Wolf Lake. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Sept. 14, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of Center Street and Robmar Drive. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• National City Bank/Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Paul Dale and Marianne Rice, Chestnut Avenue, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $53,443.49 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.
• Joshua Greene, a minor by his mother and natural guardian, Jane Greene, and Jane Greene, individually, vs. Roy Bean, South Nappanee Street, Nappanee. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Sept. 21, 1998, auto accident. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• State of Indiana, on the relation of Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board, vs. John Hersha, West Old Trail, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks reimbursement of $1,224 in benefits which Hersha received when he was ineligible. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Acosta
Dora Elia Acosta, South McKinley Street, Warsaw, and Fulvio David Acosta, McAllen, Texas. They were married Jan. 11, 1997, and separated July 24, 1997. There is one minor child.
Bettinger
Rick Bettinger, Chinworth Court, Warsaw, and Tomisita Bettinger, Shady Lane, Warsaw. They were married June 20, 1980, and separated Aug. 1, 1999. There is one minor child.
Bornman
Christopher S. Bornman, North Wawasee Circle East, Cromwell, and Nimia E. Bornman, Laredo, Texas. They were married July 24, 1987, and separated March 26, 1999. There are no minor children. The case was moved on a change of venue from Noble County.
Geberin
Sandra J.Geberin, North Williamson Drive, Warsaw, and John T. Geberin, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 14, 1994, and separated Aug. 2, 1999. There are two minor children.
Holder
Tiffany H. and Joel N. Holder, East Center Street, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 17, 1996, and separated Oct. 14, 1999. There are no minor children.
Julian
William W. and Patricia A. Julian, South Circle Drive, Warsaw, Warsaw. They were married July 20, 1984, and separated Sept. 25, 1999. There are no minor children.
Koos
Sean W. Koos, South Grove Avenue, Warsaw, and Elaina A. Koos, Pierceton. They were married July 15, 1999, and separated Oct. 1, 1999. There are no minor children.
McCammon
Tara McCammon, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and John McCammon II, Fort Wayne. They were married June 29, 1996, and separated May 1, 1998. There is one minor child.
Snodgress
David E. and Rosann Snodgress, Meadow Acres Manufactured Housing Inc., North Manchester. They were married March 19, 1999, and separated Aug. 14, 1999. There are no minor children.
Legal Separation
Truman
Lisa N. and Harry Jordan Truman III, South Washington Street, Pierceton. They were married Aug. 23, 1986, and separated Oct. 14, 1999. There are three minor child
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Jeffrey Oswalt vs. Donald Chadwick Jr. After a two-day jury trial, Chadwick was found to be negligent. The six-person jury awarded Oswalt $56,000. The case, which was filed after Oswalt was injured in an automobile accident, has been pending since December 1996.
• Aames Capital Corp., assignee of One Stop Mortgage Inc., vs. Daniel J. and Kimberly S. Emery, et al. Plaintiff awarded $84,884.10 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.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Bradley and Susan Heeter and Lillian D. Wallace. Plaintiff awarded $40,364.52 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.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Misty Hale. Plaintiff awarded $3,834.06 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Jill L. Cowan vs. Joshua H. Bays.
• George E. and Martha Klinger vs. Donald M. Shepherd and Jim L. Hill. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp. vs. Sylvia M. Aguirre, et al. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Patricia L. and Thomas L. Baldridge. Mother awarded custody of couple's one minor child. Father ordered to pay $74 per week in child support. Oct. 12.
• Joseph A. Morehead Jr. and Deborah K. (former name Beatty restored). Oct. 13.
• April D. and Brian M. Yoder. Mother awarded custody of couple's seven minor children. Father ordered to pay $1,100 per month in child support. Oct. 14.
• Leslie M. and Patricia A. Gilbertson. Oct. 15.
• Richard L. Anderson and Tammy R. Anderson. Couple awarded joint custody of their three minor children. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. Oct. 15.
• Thomas J. and Tracy C. Fox. Oct. 19.
• Stacey and Gabriel Nunez. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $69 per week in child support. Oct. 20.
• Penny S. and Delford D. Zarse. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. Oct. 20.
Other Action
• Jeffrey D. Oswalt vs. Charles R. Waggoner, et al. Douglas Fahl, deputy prosecuting attorney of Noble County, is appointed special prosecutor in this case.
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.
• David and Shelli Boots, 106 S. Main St., Leesburg. Chapter 7. Assets: $86,000. Debts: $173,286.
• James Elrod and Dorothy Elrod, also known as Sue Elrod, 411 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $261,958. Debts: $328,048.
• Melanie Masunas, 997 N. CR 775W, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,920. Debts: $12,781.
• Victoria May, also known as Victoria Martinez, 13631 N. CR 750E, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,791. Debts: $9,200.
• Daryl and Deborah Powell, 1110 Monroe St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $64,505. Debts: $69,727.
• Ollie Rochester, 1404 N. Workman Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $75,233. Debts: $74,081.
• Wilma Stoddard, 501 Railside Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $300. Debts: $18,477.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Timothy Alan Glatt, 29, and Tara Kay Parsons, 26, both of South Cost-A-Plenty Road, Warsaw
• Wesley Virgle Prater, 21, and Melissa Marie Monk, 19, both of Claypool.
• Chad Christian Silveus, 23, and Fayth Ryann Mauk, 20, both of Arbor Lane, Winona Lake.
• Richard Allen Stavedahl, 26, and Tricia Lynn Sharp, 22, both of Warren Drive, Warsaw.
• Robie Whitaker, 72, South CR 275E, Warsaw, and Rebecca Howard, 68, Northwood Drive, North Manchester.
• Jesse Wade Poe, 18, North CR 325E, Warsaw,and Amanda Leigh Anglin, 18, Claypool.
• Mark A. Shank, 30, West CR 850S, Claypool, and Paula Alyce Turner, 33, North McKinley St., Warsaw.
• Travis Samuel Miller, 22, East North Street, Bourbon, and Lowellita Lynn Regenos, 31, Old Ind. 13S, Pierceton.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Video Plus vs. Kenneth R. Dove. Plaintiff awarded $500.19.
• Martin Financial Management vs. Steven Stoots. Plaintiff awarded $1,481.74.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Bill Slone, $2,818.79, and Joseph Schenske, $386.68.
• Michael D. Jackson vs. Billy Hull. Plaintiff awarded $1,800.
• Reed & Earhart vs. Layne A Creamer. Plaintiff awarded $656.17.
• Jami Wright vs. Beth Keyes Conley. Plaintiff awarded $320.
• NIPSCO vs. Dennis A. Lewallen. Plaintiff awarded $782.30.
• Robert L. Lashley Jr. vs. Betty L. Riley. Plaintiff awarded $100.
• Blue Flame Gas Corp. vs. Chris Monteith. Plaintiff awarded $359.21.
• Robert and Jacquelyn vs. Leonard K. Semone J. Petre. Plaintiffs awarded $2,110.
• Culver Development Corp. vs. Joshua Bitting. Plaintiff awarded $439.48.
• Mike Pope vs. Chuck and Becky See. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Joanne M. Kolbe vs. Carrie Lynn Francis. Plaintiff awarded $577.57.
• Sterling Management Ltd. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Anthony Vandiver and Jennifer Greene, $1,216.50, and Daniel W. and Michelle Mc Allise, $2,061.93.
Superior Court III
The following felony traffic violations were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding. Unless otherwise indicated, the conviction is for a Class D felony. The month the incidents occurred are included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs during sentencing in September:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $100 in October 1998; sentenced to three years in prison, of which one year was suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and court costs; and driving privileges suspended two years was Barbara A. Kaufman, 54, Cromwell.
Fined $300 in September; sentenced to three years in prison, of which 1-1/2 years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and court costs; and driving privileges suspended two years was Debra K. Beam, Warsaw.
Fined $200 in June; sentenced to two years in prison, of which all but 90 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee, a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and court costs, and to complete and pay for an alcohol treatment program; and driving privileges suspended one year was Paul A. Outlaw Jr., 58, Warsaw.
Fined $300 in May; sentenced to three years in prison, of which two years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and court costs, and to attend one session of the victims impact panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Scott M. Lipply, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $200 in April; sentenced to 18 months in prison, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and court costs, and to complete and pay for an alcohol treatment program and attend one session of the victims impact panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Darren S. Kline, 24, Pierceton.
Fined $300 in February; sentenced to three years in prison, of which two years were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee, a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and court costs, and to complete and pay for an alcohol treatment program and to attend one session of the victims impact panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Billy Hunziker, 50, Syracuse.
Driving While Adjudged A Habitual Traffic Offender - Fined $200 in October 1998; sentenced to 18 months in prison, of which six months was suspended for probation; and driving privileges suspended for life was Barbara A. Kaufman, 54, Cromwell. The prison term was ordered served consecutive to a term for DWI (above).
Driving While Suspended (Class A Misdemeanor) - Judgment (court costs only) against and driving privileges suspended 90 days was Paul A. Outlaw Jr., 48, Warsaw.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Sentenced to three years in prison, of which 1-1/2 years were suspended, was Scott M. Lipply, 23, Warsaw. The prison term was ordered served concurrently with a term for DWI (above).
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The months the incidents occurred are included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in July and license suspended 90 days was Jose Vera, Mentone.
Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Richard Rodgers, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Ruben Enciso, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in March and license suspended 90 days was Heath Allen, Silver Lake.
Fined $24.50 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Mary Daniels, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Without A License - Fined $25 in September was Raymundo Coronado, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in June was Eusebio Deleon, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in September and license suspended 90 days was Mona Kahler, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop - Fined $100 in July was Albert Stricklin, Syracuse.
Leaving the Scene Of A Property Damage Accident - Fined $50 in June and license suspended six months was Eusebio Deleon, Warsaw.
Fined $74.50 in April and license suspended six months was Charles Huey, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Taking Woodduck In Closed Season - Fined $25 in September was Mark Baugher, Syracuse.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in August were Richard Johnson, Warsaw, and Maynard Hall, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Donald Kintzel, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - FIned $50 in August was Virgil Dordon, North Webster.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in September was Benjamin Gilley, Mentone.
Fined $50 in August was William Metz, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in July and ordered to perform two days of community service was Kelly Slagle, Nappanee.
Fined $50 in May, ordered to perform four days of community service and license suspended 60 days was Tyler Charlton, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was Cody Dininger, Warsaw.
Battery - Fined $50 in April and ordered to perform four days of community service was Cody Dininger, Warsaw.
Fined $500 in April was Kris Spilmon, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in November against Mary Daniels, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Judgment (court costs only) in February against Michael Roe, Syracuse.
Possession Of Marijuana - Judgment (court costs only) in November, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee, sentenced to 30 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Christopher Overmyer, Etna Green.
Harassment - Fined $500 in March was Dennis Shultz, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in October were George R. Adams, 28, Nappanee; Martha A. Saull, 39, Warsaw; Melissa G. Shortor, 34, North Manchester; Ryan S. Dill, 17, Warsaw; and Daniel M. Zolman, 17, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in September were Kayla J. Tinkey, 16, Milford; Rebecca J. Shaw, 18, Milford; Cheryl B. Saldivar, 48, Pierceton; Ernesto Dabila, 29, Warsaw; Miranda Vandoren, 26, Akron; Domingo Gutierrez, 17, Warsaw; Jonathon S. Metz, 20, Nappanee; and Clayton R. Kreicker, 39, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in July was Holly N. Yates, 16, Mentone.
Fined $27 in April was Jorge Escalante, 28, Etna Green.
Fined $12 in October were Helen E. Goshert, 49, Syracuse; and Sandra D. Wray, 35, North Webster.
Fined $12 in September were Wallace M. Correll, 65, Warsaw; Amanda Prater, 18, Warsaw; Rebecca L. Eakright, 20, North Manchester; Bobi K. Stephens, 23, North Webster; Dennis C. Gaff, 44, Larwill; Richard A. Haddad, 35, Warsaw; Joshua L. Bays, 21, Pierceton; and Thomas L. Sharp, 51, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August were Tracy A. Prater, 25, Warsaw; Keith A. Vanthoff, 42, Pierceton; Cathy S. Harrold, 45, Warsaw; and Michael A. Johnson, 28, Etna Green.
Fined $12 in June was Rex A. Evans, 19, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop/Yield Sign - Fined $7 in October was Sheldon L. Cooper, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Claudia S. Swanson, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in April was Jorge Escalante, 28, Etna Green.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in October were Santiago H. Delarosa, 24, Warsaw, and Byrus E. Arrowood, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September were Melissa K. Hunt, 25, Mentone, and Kent M. Bowers, 26, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in August was David A. Oliver, 26, Winona Lake.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in October was Kendra A. Dotson, 16, Silver Lake.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in October were Brian W. Shoemaker, 21, Warsaw, and Larry E. Needler, 54, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Michael E. Bornes, 31, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Daniel I. Smallwood, 20, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in September was William J. Tschantz, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in May was Orlando Soto, 29, Warsaw.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in September was Sharlene J. Lewis, 48, Warsaw.
Obstructed Windshield - Fined $7 in August was Edgard G. Postigo, 18, Leesburg.
Driving Without Proof Of Insurance - Fined $50 in August was Sarah L. Ellison, 20, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in July was Kevin A. Padilla, 26, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in June was Rex A. Evans, 19, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Taking Child Into Tavern - Judgment (court costs only) in July was James W. Ross, 30, Silver Lake.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in October was Sheila A. McLaughlin, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August was Mario M. Ramirez, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in June was Mark A. Bell, 27, Warsaw.
The following person was found not guilty of charges:
Battery - (April) Lester Booher, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (September) Jason Trigg, Rochester; (August) Tammy Hattery, Winona Lake (two counts); (July) Dawn Grimes, Cromwell.
Public Intoxication - (August) Jimmy Burns, Warsaw; (March) Blair Wilson, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - (June) Davey Prater, Claypool.
Reckless Driving - (May) Holly Yates, Warsaw; (April) Michael Wilcox, Etna Green; (November) James Akers, Pierceton.
Possession Of Marijuana - (April) Jacob Waddle, Mentone; (March) Daniel Hawley, Warsaw.
Battery - (April) Cindy Miller, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - (November) Savino Tluweh, Winona Lake.
Criminal Recklessness - (November) Mary Daniels, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop After An Accident - (November) Mary Daniels, Warsaw.
Diversions
The following person has entered into a diversion agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $150 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a one-year period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Disorderly Conduct - (February) James Roe, Syracuse.
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 - (October) Jerimy W. Biltz, 21, Rochester; Lori L. Ellis, 34, Syracuse; (September) David J. Heldt, 22, Winona Lake; Brenda M. Cody, 48, Mentone.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• First Nationwide Mortgage Corp. vs. Nathan J. Conley, Cedar Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $56,106.06 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.
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Gordon Scott Johnson, South CR 500W, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $13,116.32 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred and court costs.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Todd D. and Ronda J. Simmers, Columbia City. Plaintiff seeks 8,702.82 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Donnie D. and Wendy I. Helser, Glad Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $13,878.22 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Harold Douglas Swain, Columbia City, $5,446.52, and Wesley E. and Mimi S. LaRue, $2,782.03.
• Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp. vs. Frank and Tracy Hefner, Prairie Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $28,243.04 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement as prior to other liens, with sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment.
• Green Point Credit Corp., formerly known as Bankamerica Housing Services Inc., vs. Holley and Kim Ousley, West CR 550N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $36,575.25 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and possession of manufactured home.
• National City Bank/Indiana, successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Frank and Luann Hale, South West Channel Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,729.75 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• National City Bank/Indiana, successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Debora A. Salyers, North Park Avenue, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,117.44 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Dennis A. Lewallen, North First Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an order for Lewallen to cease and desist using real estate as an automobile graveyard/junkyard. Plaintiff also seeks that monetary penalties be imposed until compliance is made.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Vernon Rodriguez and Tonya Lansford, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,600.15 due on loan agreements, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Affiliated Family Dentist, P.C., vs. David A. Hale, Ind. 19N, Etna Green. Plaintiff seeks $2,327.33 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Funderburk
Trenton Funderburk, North Maple Way, Leesburg, and Brigette Funderburk, Channel View, Texas. They were married Feb. 11, 1995, and separated Jan. 15, 1998. There are three minor children.
Hill
Steven R. Hill, Leesburg, and Peggi Sue Lisenbee-Hill, Widaman Street, Winona Lake. They were married July 16, 1998, and separated Sept. 28, 1999. There are no minor children.
Robinson
Sue E. and Francis E. Robinson, West North Street, Syracuse. They were married Feb. 14, 1993, and separated Oct. 15, 1999. There are no minor children.
Scott
Shirley Mae Scott, South Packerton Road, Sidney, and Robert L. Scott, South Main Street, Etna Green. They were married Dec. 7, 1994, and separated Oct. 3, 1999. There are no minor children.
Snyder
Julie and Terry Snyder, North First Street, Pierceton. They were married June 29, 1980, and separated Oct. 15, 1999. There are three minor children.
Stover
Kerry D. and Rita D. Stover, North Squire Court, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 15, 1978, and separated OCt. 5, 1999. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Rod Corle) vs. Angelia L. Mallery. Plaintiff awarded $946.85 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Key Bank National Associates vs. Evelyn R. Rake. Plaintiff awarded $4,327.99 by default, plus court costs.
• Da-Lite Screen Co. Inc. vs. TCI Worldwide Inc. Plaintiff awarded $214,504 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Doris L. Method. Plaintiff awarded $2,978.74, plus interest and court costs.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Debra Rapsavage. Plaintiff awarded $6,785.69 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• First North American National Bank vs. Nancy J. and Brian L. Cannon. Plaintiff awarded $2,574.85 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Dwayne Kitson. Plaintiff awarded $2,791.25 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Lake City Builders Inc. vs. Elrod Day Cares Inc.
• Green Tree Financial Corp., also known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. Matthew G. McNiel.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Lori Lynn and Rickey Lee Speigle. Oct. 14.
• Charles Ray and Debra Lou Patrick. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $73 per week in child support. Oct. 15.
• Keith Randall Hurley and Amy Marie (former name Mullins restored). Mother awarded custody of couple's three minor children. Father ordered to pay $187 per week in child support. Oct. 19.
• Angela E. (former name Cook restored) and Timothy D. Leiter. Oct. 19.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Countrywide Homes Loans Inc. vs. Donald E. Wilson, Rozella Road, Warsaw, and The Money Store-TMS Mortgage, Sacramento, Calif. Plaintiff seeks $80,652.32 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.
• Tommie, Susan D. and Joyce Whitesell vs. Dodie L. and Christopher T. Hart, Wolf Lake. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Sept. 14, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of Center Street and Robmar Drive. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• National City Bank/Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Paul Dale and Marianne Rice, Chestnut Avenue, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $53,443.49 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.
• Joshua Greene, a minor by his mother and natural guardian, Jane Greene, and Jane Greene, individually, vs. Roy Bean, South Nappanee Street, Nappanee. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Sept. 21, 1998, auto accident. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• State of Indiana, on the relation of Indiana Unemployment Insurance Board, vs. John Hersha, West Old Trail, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks reimbursement of $1,224 in benefits which Hersha received when he was ineligible. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Acosta
Dora Elia Acosta, South McKinley Street, Warsaw, and Fulvio David Acosta, McAllen, Texas. They were married Jan. 11, 1997, and separated July 24, 1997. There is one minor child.
Bettinger
Rick Bettinger, Chinworth Court, Warsaw, and Tomisita Bettinger, Shady Lane, Warsaw. They were married June 20, 1980, and separated Aug. 1, 1999. There is one minor child.
Bornman
Christopher S. Bornman, North Wawasee Circle East, Cromwell, and Nimia E. Bornman, Laredo, Texas. They were married July 24, 1987, and separated March 26, 1999. There are no minor children. The case was moved on a change of venue from Noble County.
Geberin
Sandra J.Geberin, North Williamson Drive, Warsaw, and John T. Geberin, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 14, 1994, and separated Aug. 2, 1999. There are two minor children.
Holder
Tiffany H. and Joel N. Holder, East Center Street, Warsaw. They were married Feb. 17, 1996, and separated Oct. 14, 1999. There are no minor children.
Julian
William W. and Patricia A. Julian, South Circle Drive, Warsaw, Warsaw. They were married July 20, 1984, and separated Sept. 25, 1999. There are no minor children.
Koos
Sean W. Koos, South Grove Avenue, Warsaw, and Elaina A. Koos, Pierceton. They were married July 15, 1999, and separated Oct. 1, 1999. There are no minor children.
McCammon
Tara McCammon, North CR 175E, Warsaw, and John McCammon II, Fort Wayne. They were married June 29, 1996, and separated May 1, 1998. There is one minor child.
Snodgress
David E. and Rosann Snodgress, Meadow Acres Manufactured Housing Inc., North Manchester. They were married March 19, 1999, and separated Aug. 14, 1999. There are no minor children.
Legal Separation
Truman
Lisa N. and Harry Jordan Truman III, South Washington Street, Pierceton. They were married Aug. 23, 1986, and separated Oct. 14, 1999. There are three minor child
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Jeffrey Oswalt vs. Donald Chadwick Jr. After a two-day jury trial, Chadwick was found to be negligent. The six-person jury awarded Oswalt $56,000. The case, which was filed after Oswalt was injured in an automobile accident, has been pending since December 1996.
• Aames Capital Corp., assignee of One Stop Mortgage Inc., vs. Daniel J. and Kimberly S. Emery, et al. Plaintiff awarded $84,884.10 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.
• National City Bank of Indiana, formerly known as First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Bradley and Susan Heeter and Lillian D. Wallace. Plaintiff awarded $40,364.52 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.
• Financial Services of Whitley County Inc. vs. Misty Hale. Plaintiff awarded $3,834.06 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Jill L. Cowan vs. Joshua H. Bays.
• George E. and Martha Klinger vs. Donald M. Shepherd and Jim L. Hill. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Nationsbanc Mortgage Corp. vs. Sylvia M. Aguirre, et al. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Patricia L. and Thomas L. Baldridge. Mother awarded custody of couple's one minor child. Father ordered to pay $74 per week in child support. Oct. 12.
• Joseph A. Morehead Jr. and Deborah K. (former name Beatty restored). Oct. 13.
• April D. and Brian M. Yoder. Mother awarded custody of couple's seven minor children. Father ordered to pay $1,100 per month in child support. Oct. 14.
• Leslie M. and Patricia A. Gilbertson. Oct. 15.
• Richard L. Anderson and Tammy R. Anderson. Couple awarded joint custody of their three minor children. Father ordered to pay $80 per week in child support. Oct. 15.
• Thomas J. and Tracy C. Fox. Oct. 19.
• Stacey and Gabriel Nunez. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $69 per week in child support. Oct. 20.
• Penny S. and Delford D. Zarse. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. Oct. 20.
Other Action
• Jeffrey D. Oswalt vs. Charles R. Waggoner, et al. Douglas Fahl, deputy prosecuting attorney of Noble County, is appointed special prosecutor in this case.
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.
• David and Shelli Boots, 106 S. Main St., Leesburg. Chapter 7. Assets: $86,000. Debts: $173,286.
• James Elrod and Dorothy Elrod, also known as Sue Elrod, 411 Wooster Road, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $261,958. Debts: $328,048.
• Melanie Masunas, 997 N. CR 775W, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,920. Debts: $12,781.
• Victoria May, also known as Victoria Martinez, 13631 N. CR 750E, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,791. Debts: $9,200.
• Daryl and Deborah Powell, 1110 Monroe St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $64,505. Debts: $69,727.
• Ollie Rochester, 1404 N. Workman Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $75,233. Debts: $74,081.
• Wilma Stoddard, 501 Railside Drive, Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $300. Debts: $18,477.
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