Times-Union Court News 11-14-2000
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:
• John L. Stump Sr., 55, and Terri L. Waldridge, 43, both of North Oakwood Drive, Warsaw.
• Joshua Michael Eby, 21, and Elizabeth Irene Bickel, 18, both of M-D Acres, Nappanee.
• Alan D. Beverly, 42, and Kristen Joy Beverly, 29, both of South Loon Lane, Nappanee.
• Wade Eugene Yoder, 31, West CR 1100N, Nappanee, and Cheryl Lyn Kemp, 19, West CR 1050N, Nappanee.
• Dennis James Prater, 36, and Charity Sue Rose, 24, both of East Columbia Street, Pierceton.
• Todd Michael Anderson, 26, and Latasha Suzette Jones, 22, both of East Defreese Road, Syracuse.
• Jeffrey C. Weirick, 42, and Linda L. Slone, 40, both of South CR 100E, Claypool.
• Ryan Nolan Owens, 25, West CR 700S, Mentone, and Mary Lucille Coleman, 27, North Brown Lane, Warsaw.
• Robert M. Green, 35, and Patricia A. Manns, 52, both of South Circle Drive West, 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:
• Kenneth H. Hall vs. Andrea Weaver. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Donald Engel vs. Marrisa Handley. Plaintiff awarded $640.
• Carl Wireman vs. Advance Auto Inc. Plaintiff awarded $717.70.
• Harris & Harris vs. Gerald and Barbara Hart. Plaintiff awarded $590.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Douglas Jordan, $455; Holly Vining, $573.05; and Shane D. Adams, $844.95.
• Collier's Commercial Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Sonya L. and Daniel J. Riffle Jr., $97.14, and Kathy Emmons, $83.86.
• Weed Septic Tank Service Inc. vs. Klink Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $210.56.
• Beachwood Quality Truss System awarded the judgments noted against the following businesses: Crooked Creek Campground, $1,279.86, and Layne Building Materials, $1,954.55.
• John H. White vs. Larry Easterday. Plaintiff awarded $500.
• Dianne Plummer vs. Linda J. Sawyer and Chris Clark. Plaintiff awarded $628.28.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Lorrie Baldridge, $553.89; Larry L. Rose, $1,231; Michael and Tammy Pierce, $2,001.96; Chad Swango, $281.75; Corey Gardner, $550.44; Jonathon Stonecipher, $296.60.
• Jackie Ousley vs. Gordon Ousley. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Tammy Howard vs. Robert L. Howard. Plaintiff awarded $750.
• Capital One Bank awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Savath Imm, $738.16; George P. Wright, $509.49; and Bruce K. Tillman, $682.77.
• South Bend Metronet Inc. vs. Duane E. Lehner. Plaintiff awarded $962.73.
• American General Finance vs. Tony L. Foreman. Plaintiff awarded $1,105.04.
• Jeffrey S. Mader, DDS, vs. David Hale. Plaintiff awarded $75.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $24.50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was James Jeffries, South Whitley.
Fined $49.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Stephanie Metzger, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Terri Fisher, Larwill.
Fined $140 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Benjamin Shue, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $74.50 in April was Marion Beezley, Silver Lake.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in October were Joshua L. Keener, Pierceton; Kelly A. Howard Warsaw; Cheryl L. Estep, Warsaw; and Jimmy Ousley, Mentone.
Fined $75 in June was Eduardo Ortiz, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in May was Ian Bailey, Syracuse.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in October were Jessica L. Kemper, Syracuse; Billy Summers, Warsaw; Michelle E. Zink, Bourbon; and Jennifer L. Torres, Warsaw.
Being A Minor In A Tavern - Fined $50 in October and license suspended 60 days was Frank D. Bruce, Syracuse.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in October was Frank D. Bruce, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in November 1999 was Ryan Austin, North Manchester.
Check Deception - Fined $25 in September was Aaron Dobbs, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in August was Michael Knellar, Cromwell.
Conversion - Fined $50 in August was Rachel Berkey, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in March was Danielle Hickman, North Webster.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in July was James Brewer, Claypool.
Fined $25 in July was Tom Hall, Silver Lake.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $125 in April, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Theodore Music, Warsaw.
Battery - Judgment (court costs only) in December against Mathew Manuel, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in November 1999 was Joseph Runyon, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in October were Mark A. Campbell, 17, Syracuse, and Donald A. Chappell, 44, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in September were Matthew H. Small, 18, Warsaw, and John M. Schmitt, 36 Nappanee.
Fined $27 in December was Corey S. Brown, 19, Nappanee.
Fined $24.50 in June was Michael L. Swihart, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October was Rodney J. Sellers, 19, Akron.
Fined $12 in September was Kimberly N. Werner, 19, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in October was Michael B. Andritsch, 36, North Manchester.
Fined $7 in September was Sussy Blanguel, 23, Winona Lake.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in October was Mary L. Hall, 69, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in October were Gary M. Vervaet, 20. Warsaw, and Pablo Flores, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Eugene K. Daniels, 24, Warsaw.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in October was Jose L. Duenas, 41, Pierceton.
Failure To Yield To Emergency Vehicle - Fined $7 in October was Ronald W. Cathers, 32, Cromwell.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in September was Terry R. Runyon, 26, Claypool.
Failure To Dim Lights - Fined $7 in September was Sussy Blanguel, 23, Winona Lake.
False Registration - Fined $7 in June was Jason P. Trofimchuck, 20, Bourbon.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in January was Terry Lee Foreman, 22, Warsaw (two counts).
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in October were Erica Burkhart, 21, Warsaw, and Doreen J. Slone, 33, Warsaw.
Fine $20 in September was Douglas A. Wise, 29, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Public Intoxication - (September) Kelly A. Jefferson, Warsaw; (July) James Brewer, Claypool; (February) Larry Kingrey, Leesburg.
Invasion Of Privacy - (September) Larry K. Kingrey, Leesburg.
Check Deception - (August) Bethany Wuthrich, Warsaw; (February) Christopher Hyden, Larwill.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (May) Stephanie Metzger, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - (March) Toby Sparks, Syracuse.
Conversion - (February) Jason Whitaker, Warsaw.
Deferral
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (October) Janell L. Gross, 21, Mentone.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Asset Acceptance Corp. vs. Daniel Compagnari, Edgewater Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $3,135.24 due on contract, plus $1,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus attorney fees and court costs: Dan R. Harmon, West CR 250S, Warsaw, $3,711.30; Ann M. Baker, East Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse, $5,179.40; Darrell L. Dean, South Main Street, Etna Green, $3,943.96; William T. Flannery, Myrtle Glen Road, Silver Lake, $3,928.79; Michael P. Newsome, Sharon Street, Warsaw, $6,031.35; Karla J. Ortega, Bremen, $5,461.85; Keith G. and Gwendolyn L. Smith, Crescent Drive, Warsaw, $3,615.79; Lonnie L. and Cynthia A. Sroufe, Clear Creek Trail, North Manchester, $3,094.17; Charles E. Summerlot II, EMS D18A Lane, Syracuse, $4,566.53; Rebecca A. Surface, Dot Street, Warsaw, $6,129.39; and Pamela A. Whitton, North Pine Road, Syracuse, $4,192.86.
• Creditrust Corp. vs. Gary K. Love, South Lakeshore Drive, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $9,859.34 due on credit card account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Benjamin R. Gates vs. Patrick R., Barbara and Jeffrey B. Kyler, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 25, 2000, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Andy J. Crisp vs. Patrick R., Barbara and Jeffrey B. Kyler, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 25, 2000, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Travelers Property Casualty, as subrogee of Howard Koeningshof, vs. New Frontiers Inc. Plaintiff seeks $19,487.49 as paid to insured claimant, Koeningshof, for damage resulting from a Nov. 9, 1998, fire at an office suite on South Buffalo Street. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• National City Bank vs. Kevin and Kelli K. Perkins, West CR 200S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $588.09 due on contract, plus court costs.
• Rose Schrank vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks modification of an Oct. 10 decision regarding real estate in Milford.
Marriage Dissolution
Mayden
Mary Mayden, North Webster, and David J. Mayden, East Lynwood Drive, Syracuse. They were married July 25, 1992, and separated Nov. 2, 2000. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Steve and Mona Hemmer vs. Terry Sechrist. Plaintiffs awarded $9,350 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Dennis A. Lewallen. Lewallen agrees to consolidate and keep all of his building material on premises in one location and under cover of a tarp, to refrain from conducting business operations at his home without prior approval of the BZA and to keep any motor vehicle or trailer on his property operable and licensed.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Denyse M. Blankenship vs. Donald R. Hachmeister.
• Daewood Heavy Industries America Corp. vs. Syracuse Tool Shed Inc. and Jeff Dunithan.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Cendant Mortgage Corp. vs. Melissa A. Ader, Mortgage Electronic Registration System Inc. and Kosciusko County treasurer.
• Walmer Supply Inc. vs. Rick Baughman, doing business as Baughman Refrigeration.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Jason Paul and Alicia Rene Davidson. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $250 per week in child support. Nov. 1.
• Steven D. and Jessica L. Bartels. Nov. 3.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Advanced Lasers & Instruments vs. Ron Whitaker, doing business as R&B Construction, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $1,562 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc., formerly known as Compass Receivables Management Corp., vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Timothy Callahan, North Lake Street, Syracuse, $2,569.33; Beth M. Howatt, Harbor Landing, Syracuse, $2,929.87; and Trey Martens, West High Street, Silver Lake, $230.03.
• Standard Federal Bank vs. Andres S. and Nora S. Villalovos, East CR 1150N, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $123,674.98 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.
• First Horizon Home Loans Corp., formerly known as FT Mortgage Companies, doing business as MNC Mortgage, vs. David E. Snodgress, South East Channel Road, Warsaw, and Bank One/NA, Columbus, Ohio. Plaintiff seeks $45,017.35 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Daniel McDaniel, Albion, vs. Paul Emerson, North East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 3, 2000, watercraft accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
Name Change
• Kathryn Anne Crist seeks to change her name to Kathryn Anne Carvey.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bays
Bobby J. Bays, East Arthur Street, Warsaw, and Barbara Bays, High Street, Warsaw. They were married June 13, 1970, and separated Oct. 2, 2000. There are no minor children.
Burnau
Doreen L. O'Conner-Burnau and John N. Burnau, Brookview Avenue, Warsaw. They were married July 23, 1999, and have not yet separated. There are no minor children.
Conley
Sherri Lynn and Wilbur Lee Conley, Wallace Street, Leesburg. They were married July 7, 1986, and separated Nov. 3, 2000. There are no minor children.
Fitzpatrick
Elisabeth and Roger A. Fitzpatrick Jr., Kosciusko County. They were married May 24, 1996, and separated Oct. 31, 2000. There are two minor children.
Mediano
Edward Louis Mediano, North Huntington Street, Syracuse, and Tamera Mediano, Smith Street, Milford. They were married June 5, 1999, and separated Oct. 18, 2000. There are no minor children.
Perkins
Melissa L. Perkins, Oldfather Street, Warsaw, and Eddie L. Perkins, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 14, 1998, and separated April 20, 2000. There is one minor child.
Shepherd
Karen Shepherd, South Union Street, Warsaw, and Billy Shepherd, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 31, 1997, and separated Aug. 31, 2000. There is one minor child.
Stavedahl
Heather D. Stavedahl, Presidential Drive, Winona Lake, and Curtis R. Stavedahl, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married March 6, 1999, and separated Oct. 19, 2000. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• Ronel Systems Inc. vs. Mark G. Schall and Jeanette Renee' Alfrey. Plaintiff awarded $1,798.14 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Teresa A. and Michael W. Howard vs. Charlotte A. Davis.
• Robert F. Troutman vs. Cotton & Cotton Insurance and David and Sally Cotton. This complaint and its counterclaim are dismissed.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Cassie L. (former name Gilbert restored) and Anthony E. Leadford. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $86 per week in child support. Oct. 31.
• Kellie J. (former name Coffelt restored) and Harry E. Harreld. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $127 per week in child support. Nov. 1.
• Samantha K. (former name Doss restored) and Clarence T. Culbertson. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Nov. 1.
• Wade E. Oliver and Tisha Weikart-Oliver. Nov. 3.
• Mark and Rana Brubaker. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. No child support ordered. Nov. 3.
• Patricia and David Bell. Nov. 6.
• Tisha (former name Bame restored) and Joseph Andrew Runyon. Nov. 6.
• Christopher Ryan Anderson and Katie Ann (former name Holderread restored). Nov. 6.
• Gina Lynn (former name Campbell restored) and Charles P. Smith. Nov. 6.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Kimberly L. and Lester Booher.
Other Action
• Robert E. and Linda S. Firestone vs. Expiditer Services Inc. and Everette R. Williamson. This case is referred to mediation, with John W. Whiteleather Jr. as mediator.
• Ellis G. and Patricia H. Hygema vs. Robert C. Leiter, et al. This case is referred to mediation, with Marvin D. McLaughlin as mediator.
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.
• Rex Evans and Christy Evans, also known as Christy Zartman, 1834 Sharon St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,520. Debts: $48,431.
• James and Cherrie Fox, 400 N. Harrison St., Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,600. Debts: $145,798.
• Michael Houlihan, 2156 Sycamore Drive, Rochester. Chapter 13. Assets: $86,025. Debts: $92,511.
• Steven Lane, 1746 Main Lane, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,880. Debts: $12,135.
• Michael and Gale Marquardt, 9654 N. Koher Road E., Syracuse. Chapter 13. Assets: $5,570. Debts: $51,805.
• Clarence Milburn, doing business as Milburn Machine, 340 E. Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $99,725. Debts: $182,489.
• Cynthia Smith, 1608 Audubon Ave., Rochester. Chapter 13. Assets: $26,021. Debts: $36,459. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• John L. Stump Sr., 55, and Terri L. Waldridge, 43, both of North Oakwood Drive, Warsaw.
• Joshua Michael Eby, 21, and Elizabeth Irene Bickel, 18, both of M-D Acres, Nappanee.
• Alan D. Beverly, 42, and Kristen Joy Beverly, 29, both of South Loon Lane, Nappanee.
• Wade Eugene Yoder, 31, West CR 1100N, Nappanee, and Cheryl Lyn Kemp, 19, West CR 1050N, Nappanee.
• Dennis James Prater, 36, and Charity Sue Rose, 24, both of East Columbia Street, Pierceton.
• Todd Michael Anderson, 26, and Latasha Suzette Jones, 22, both of East Defreese Road, Syracuse.
• Jeffrey C. Weirick, 42, and Linda L. Slone, 40, both of South CR 100E, Claypool.
• Ryan Nolan Owens, 25, West CR 700S, Mentone, and Mary Lucille Coleman, 27, North Brown Lane, Warsaw.
• Robert M. Green, 35, and Patricia A. Manns, 52, both of South Circle Drive West, 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:
• Kenneth H. Hall vs. Andrea Weaver. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Donald Engel vs. Marrisa Handley. Plaintiff awarded $640.
• Carl Wireman vs. Advance Auto Inc. Plaintiff awarded $717.70.
• Harris & Harris vs. Gerald and Barbara Hart. Plaintiff awarded $590.
• 30 West Auto Sales & Service Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Douglas Jordan, $455; Holly Vining, $573.05; and Shane D. Adams, $844.95.
• Collier's Commercial Services awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Sonya L. and Daniel J. Riffle Jr., $97.14, and Kathy Emmons, $83.86.
• Weed Septic Tank Service Inc. vs. Klink Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $210.56.
• Beachwood Quality Truss System awarded the judgments noted against the following businesses: Crooked Creek Campground, $1,279.86, and Layne Building Materials, $1,954.55.
• John H. White vs. Larry Easterday. Plaintiff awarded $500.
• Dianne Plummer vs. Linda J. Sawyer and Chris Clark. Plaintiff awarded $628.28.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Lorrie Baldridge, $553.89; Larry L. Rose, $1,231; Michael and Tammy Pierce, $2,001.96; Chad Swango, $281.75; Corey Gardner, $550.44; Jonathon Stonecipher, $296.60.
• Jackie Ousley vs. Gordon Ousley. Plaintiff awarded $1,500.
• Tammy Howard vs. Robert L. Howard. Plaintiff awarded $750.
• Capital One Bank awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Savath Imm, $738.16; George P. Wright, $509.49; and Bruce K. Tillman, $682.77.
• South Bend Metronet Inc. vs. Duane E. Lehner. Plaintiff awarded $962.73.
• American General Finance vs. Tony L. Foreman. Plaintiff awarded $1,105.04.
• Jeffrey S. Mader, DDS, vs. David Hale. Plaintiff awarded $75.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $24.50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was James Jeffries, South Whitley.
Fined $49.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Stephanie Metzger, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Terri Fisher, Larwill.
Fined $140 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Benjamin Shue, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $74.50 in April was Marion Beezley, Silver Lake.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in October were Joshua L. Keener, Pierceton; Kelly A. Howard Warsaw; Cheryl L. Estep, Warsaw; and Jimmy Ousley, Mentone.
Fined $75 in June was Eduardo Ortiz, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in May was Ian Bailey, Syracuse.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in October were Jessica L. Kemper, Syracuse; Billy Summers, Warsaw; Michelle E. Zink, Bourbon; and Jennifer L. Torres, Warsaw.
Being A Minor In A Tavern - Fined $50 in October and license suspended 60 days was Frank D. Bruce, Syracuse.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in October was Frank D. Bruce, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in November 1999 was Ryan Austin, North Manchester.
Check Deception - Fined $25 in September was Aaron Dobbs, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in August was Michael Knellar, Cromwell.
Conversion - Fined $50 in August was Rachel Berkey, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in March was Danielle Hickman, North Webster.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $50 in July was James Brewer, Claypool.
Fined $25 in July was Tom Hall, Silver Lake.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $125 in April, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Theodore Music, Warsaw.
Battery - Judgment (court costs only) in December against Mathew Manuel, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in November 1999 was Joseph Runyon, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in October were Mark A. Campbell, 17, Syracuse, and Donald A. Chappell, 44, Winona Lake.
Fined $27 in September were Matthew H. Small, 18, Warsaw, and John M. Schmitt, 36 Nappanee.
Fined $27 in December was Corey S. Brown, 19, Nappanee.
Fined $24.50 in June was Michael L. Swihart, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October was Rodney J. Sellers, 19, Akron.
Fined $12 in September was Kimberly N. Werner, 19, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in October was Michael B. Andritsch, 36, North Manchester.
Fined $7 in September was Sussy Blanguel, 23, Winona Lake.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in October was Mary L. Hall, 69, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in October were Gary M. Vervaet, 20. Warsaw, and Pablo Flores, 26, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Eugene K. Daniels, 24, Warsaw.
Expired Driver's License - Fined $7 in October was Jose L. Duenas, 41, Pierceton.
Failure To Yield To Emergency Vehicle - Fined $7 in October was Ronald W. Cathers, 32, Cromwell.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in September was Terry R. Runyon, 26, Claypool.
Failure To Dim Lights - Fined $7 in September was Sussy Blanguel, 23, Winona Lake.
False Registration - Fined $7 in June was Jason P. Trofimchuck, 20, Bourbon.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in January was Terry Lee Foreman, 22, Warsaw (two counts).
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in October were Erica Burkhart, 21, Warsaw, and Doreen J. Slone, 33, Warsaw.
Fine $20 in September was Douglas A. Wise, 29, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Public Intoxication - (September) Kelly A. Jefferson, Warsaw; (July) James Brewer, Claypool; (February) Larry Kingrey, Leesburg.
Invasion Of Privacy - (September) Larry K. Kingrey, Leesburg.
Check Deception - (August) Bethany Wuthrich, Warsaw; (February) Christopher Hyden, Larwill.
Leaving The Scene Of An Accident - (May) Stephanie Metzger, Warsaw.
Criminal Mischief - (March) Toby Sparks, Syracuse.
Conversion - (February) Jason Whitaker, Warsaw.
Deferral
The following person has entered into a deferral agreement through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendant commits no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charge will be dismissed.
Speeding - (October) Janell L. Gross, 21, Mentone.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Asset Acceptance Corp. vs. Daniel Compagnari, Edgewater Street, Silver Lake. Plaintiff seeks $3,135.24 due on contract, plus $1,000 in attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on agreements, plus attorney fees and court costs: Dan R. Harmon, West CR 250S, Warsaw, $3,711.30; Ann M. Baker, East Greenhaus Drive, Syracuse, $5,179.40; Darrell L. Dean, South Main Street, Etna Green, $3,943.96; William T. Flannery, Myrtle Glen Road, Silver Lake, $3,928.79; Michael P. Newsome, Sharon Street, Warsaw, $6,031.35; Karla J. Ortega, Bremen, $5,461.85; Keith G. and Gwendolyn L. Smith, Crescent Drive, Warsaw, $3,615.79; Lonnie L. and Cynthia A. Sroufe, Clear Creek Trail, North Manchester, $3,094.17; Charles E. Summerlot II, EMS D18A Lane, Syracuse, $4,566.53; Rebecca A. Surface, Dot Street, Warsaw, $6,129.39; and Pamela A. Whitton, North Pine Road, Syracuse, $4,192.86.
• Creditrust Corp. vs. Gary K. Love, South Lakeshore Drive, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $9,859.34 due on credit card account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Benjamin R. Gates vs. Patrick R., Barbara and Jeffrey B. Kyler, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 25, 2000, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Andy J. Crisp vs. Patrick R., Barbara and Jeffrey B. Kyler, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a June 25, 2000, auto accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Travelers Property Casualty, as subrogee of Howard Koeningshof, vs. New Frontiers Inc. Plaintiff seeks $19,487.49 as paid to insured claimant, Koeningshof, for damage resulting from a Nov. 9, 1998, fire at an office suite on South Buffalo Street. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• National City Bank vs. Kevin and Kelli K. Perkins, West CR 200S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $588.09 due on contract, plus court costs.
• Rose Schrank vs. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks modification of an Oct. 10 decision regarding real estate in Milford.
Marriage Dissolution
Mayden
Mary Mayden, North Webster, and David J. Mayden, East Lynwood Drive, Syracuse. They were married July 25, 1992, and separated Nov. 2, 2000. There is one minor child.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Steve and Mona Hemmer vs. Terry Sechrist. Plaintiffs awarded $9,350 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. Dennis A. Lewallen. Lewallen agrees to consolidate and keep all of his building material on premises in one location and under cover of a tarp, to refrain from conducting business operations at his home without prior approval of the BZA and to keep any motor vehicle or trailer on his property operable and licensed.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Denyse M. Blankenship vs. Donald R. Hachmeister.
• Daewood Heavy Industries America Corp. vs. Syracuse Tool Shed Inc. and Jeff Dunithan.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Cendant Mortgage Corp. vs. Melissa A. Ader, Mortgage Electronic Registration System Inc. and Kosciusko County treasurer.
• Walmer Supply Inc. vs. Rick Baughman, doing business as Baughman Refrigeration.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Jason Paul and Alicia Rene Davidson. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $250 per week in child support. Nov. 1.
• Steven D. and Jessica L. Bartels. Nov. 3.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Advanced Lasers & Instruments vs. Ron Whitaker, doing business as R&B Construction, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $1,562 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc., formerly known as Compass Receivables Management Corp., vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus interest and court costs: Timothy Callahan, North Lake Street, Syracuse, $2,569.33; Beth M. Howatt, Harbor Landing, Syracuse, $2,929.87; and Trey Martens, West High Street, Silver Lake, $230.03.
• Standard Federal Bank vs. Andres S. and Nora S. Villalovos, East CR 1150N, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $123,674.98 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.
• First Horizon Home Loans Corp., formerly known as FT Mortgage Companies, doing business as MNC Mortgage, vs. David E. Snodgress, South East Channel Road, Warsaw, and Bank One/NA, Columbus, Ohio. Plaintiff seeks $45,017.35 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Daniel McDaniel, Albion, vs. Paul Emerson, North East Wawasee Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an Aug. 3, 2000, watercraft accident. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
Name Change
• Kathryn Anne Crist seeks to change her name to Kathryn Anne Carvey.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bays
Bobby J. Bays, East Arthur Street, Warsaw, and Barbara Bays, High Street, Warsaw. They were married June 13, 1970, and separated Oct. 2, 2000. There are no minor children.
Burnau
Doreen L. O'Conner-Burnau and John N. Burnau, Brookview Avenue, Warsaw. They were married July 23, 1999, and have not yet separated. There are no minor children.
Conley
Sherri Lynn and Wilbur Lee Conley, Wallace Street, Leesburg. They were married July 7, 1986, and separated Nov. 3, 2000. There are no minor children.
Fitzpatrick
Elisabeth and Roger A. Fitzpatrick Jr., Kosciusko County. They were married May 24, 1996, and separated Oct. 31, 2000. There are two minor children.
Mediano
Edward Louis Mediano, North Huntington Street, Syracuse, and Tamera Mediano, Smith Street, Milford. They were married June 5, 1999, and separated Oct. 18, 2000. There are no minor children.
Perkins
Melissa L. Perkins, Oldfather Street, Warsaw, and Eddie L. Perkins, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. They were married Oct. 14, 1998, and separated April 20, 2000. There is one minor child.
Shepherd
Karen Shepherd, South Union Street, Warsaw, and Billy Shepherd, Warsaw. They were married Aug. 31, 1997, and separated Aug. 31, 2000. There is one minor child.
Stavedahl
Heather D. Stavedahl, Presidential Drive, Winona Lake, and Curtis R. Stavedahl, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married March 6, 1999, and separated Oct. 19, 2000. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaint
• Ronel Systems Inc. vs. Mark G. Schall and Jeanette Renee' Alfrey. Plaintiff awarded $1,798.14 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Teresa A. and Michael W. Howard vs. Charlotte A. Davis.
• Robert F. Troutman vs. Cotton & Cotton Insurance and David and Sally Cotton. This complaint and its counterclaim are dismissed.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Cassie L. (former name Gilbert restored) and Anthony E. Leadford. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $86 per week in child support. Oct. 31.
• Kellie J. (former name Coffelt restored) and Harry E. Harreld. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $127 per week in child support. Nov. 1.
• Samantha K. (former name Doss restored) and Clarence T. Culbertson. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Nov. 1.
• Wade E. Oliver and Tisha Weikart-Oliver. Nov. 3.
• Mark and Rana Brubaker. Couple awarded joint custody of their minor child. No child support ordered. Nov. 3.
• Patricia and David Bell. Nov. 6.
• Tisha (former name Bame restored) and Joseph Andrew Runyon. Nov. 6.
• Christopher Ryan Anderson and Katie Ann (former name Holderread restored). Nov. 6.
• Gina Lynn (former name Campbell restored) and Charles P. Smith. Nov. 6.
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Kimberly L. and Lester Booher.
Other Action
• Robert E. and Linda S. Firestone vs. Expiditer Services Inc. and Everette R. Williamson. This case is referred to mediation, with John W. Whiteleather Jr. as mediator.
• Ellis G. and Patricia H. Hygema vs. Robert C. Leiter, et al. This case is referred to mediation, with Marvin D. McLaughlin as mediator.
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.
• Rex Evans and Christy Evans, also known as Christy Zartman, 1834 Sharon St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,520. Debts: $48,431.
• James and Cherrie Fox, 400 N. Harrison St., Syracuse. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,600. Debts: $145,798.
• Michael Houlihan, 2156 Sycamore Drive, Rochester. Chapter 13. Assets: $86,025. Debts: $92,511.
• Steven Lane, 1746 Main Lane, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,880. Debts: $12,135.
• Michael and Gale Marquardt, 9654 N. Koher Road E., Syracuse. Chapter 13. Assets: $5,570. Debts: $51,805.
• Clarence Milburn, doing business as Milburn Machine, 340 E. Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $99,725. Debts: $182,489.
• Cynthia Smith, 1608 Audubon Ave., Rochester. Chapter 13. Assets: $26,021. Debts: $36,459. [[In-content Ad]]
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