Times-Union Court News 11-16-1999
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:
• Tad D. Schrock, 33, and Stacey Lee Lewis, 23, both of North Lake Street, Warsaw.
• Michael Lee Glick, 20, Goshen, and Tina Renee Schmucker, 19, West CR 1350N, Nappanee.
• Timothy James Warton, 22, and Rebekah Elizabeth Ray, 23, both of Columbus, Ohio.
• Charles E. Huffman, 37, and Tamala J. Null, 31, both of North CR 875W, Etna Green.
• Charles Frank Robinson, 24, Bunting Lane, Warsaw, and Jaclyn Suzanne Reichel, 20, Ind. 13S, Pierceton.
• Donald J. Hooker, 65, and Eleanor M. Flickner, 53, both of EMS T41 Lane, Leesburg.
• Travis Nelson Fretz, 21, and Jonell Kay England, 18, both of Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Warren Lee Bess Jr., 19, and Misty Rose Gaerte, 20, both of North CR 850E, Pierceton.
• Shannon Earl Butler, 31, and Amy Elizabeth Robertson, 34, both of South Packerton Road, 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:
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rhonda McDonald, $2,054.32; Benny D. Fitzpatrick, $1,006.20; Lonnie D. Turner, $2,778.15; and Tracy S. Barton, $552.56.
• Browns Family Lawn Care vs. Deborah Ruch. Plaintiff awarded $156.50.
• Elrod Daycares Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rashell Jamerson, $200; Robert and Pepper Bell, $150; and Jeff Ellenwood, $110.
• First Step Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kevin McVay, $3,000, and Luis Valle, $2,089.40.
• Richard A. Rangel vs. Loria Gottschalk. Plaintiff awarded $500.
• Glen Ruch vs. Amy Lynn Chambers. Plaintiff awarded $1,526.91.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Angela G. and Michael B. Flowers, $110.64; Kelley and Larry Hairrell, $123.17; William T. Kellogg, $450.94; Tammy Lane, $425.61; Marilyn Miller, judgment; Cynthia D. and John Stamper, $279.27; and Floyd Tanner, $306.55.
• Sharon Dewitt vs. J&M Gravel Corp. Plaintiff awarded $736.60.
• Main Channel Marina Inc. vs. William Gandy. Plaintiff awarded $642.72.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. vs. Bret and Jeanna Backus. Plaintiff awarded $511.42.
• John Lloyd Properties vs. Russel and Vicki Gonzales Smith. Plaintiff awarded $1,785.26.
• United Farm Family Insurance vs. Maggie A. Witham. Plaintiff awarded $1,786.77.
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 $25 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was William Blocher, Silver Lake.
Fined $25 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Dagoberto Sanchez, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in September and license suspended 90 days was Adora Harmon, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in August and sentenced to 60 days in jail, to be suspended upon completion of counseling at Bowen Center, was Derrick Leake, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June and given a 60-day suspended jail term was Johnathan Heckaman, North Webster.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in July was Jason Heinrich, Nappanee.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $50 in June was Ricky Blue, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Ricky Blue, Warsaw.
Conversion - Fined $25 in May and given a one-year suspended jail sentence was Royce Myers, Syracuse.
Battery - Fined $50 in April and given one year probation was Jessica Mullins, Claypool.
Fined $25 in April and ordered to pay a $100 child abuse prevention fee was Randal Shankster, Milford.
Fined $100 in December and sentenced to 30 days in jail was Brady Morris, Warsaw.
Harassment - Fined $250 in February, given a 180-day suspended jail term and ordered to have no contact with victim was Steve Porter, North Webster
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in May was Jayme R. McCalla, 16, Rochester.
Fined $27 in November was Walter G. Grossnickle, 83, North Manchester.
Fined $27 in October were Thomas Mullins, 35, Warsaw; Jeremy J. Schuh, 19, Warsaw; Rita Bernal, 36, Warsaw; and Kristin M. Meade, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August was Denise L. Beno, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June was Brian A. Becknell, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October were Mike E. Patrick, 40, Warsaw; Micah S. Freeman, 16, Warsaw; Eddie D. Dawson, 49, Pierceton; Timothy W. Harman, 44, Warsaw; John E. Long, 22, Warsaw; Jeramy W. Sumpter, 25, Warsaw; Jason Truex, 18, Etna Green; Gary T. Castle, 42, Warsaw; David K. Wright, 27, North Manchester; Shawn M. Senter, 25, Syracuse; James D. Sexton, 29, Pierceton; and Reece E. Henry, 17, North Webster.
Fined $12 in September were Nichole Rose, 28, Warsaw, and Betsy M. Wagner, 28, Claypool.
Fined $12 in August was Raul Castillo, 24, Milford.
Fined $7 in October was Timothy L. Blackburn, 36, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in November were Richard S. Fernandez, 46, Warsaw, and Ian E. Fussle, 18, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in October were David E. McClelland, 26, North Webster; and Kyle J. Bruner, 30, Winona Lake.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in November was Renee C. Conde, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October were Cesar R. Soto, 22, Warsaw; Jose L. Jimenez, 18, Warsaw; Jeramy W. Sumpter, 25, Warsaw; and Gary A. King, 36, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in September was Ernesto Dabila, 29, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in October were Kristy K. Waugh, 20, Leesburg; Nancy A. Hensler, 49, Leesburg; and Paul Blanton, 51, North Manchester.
Fined $7 in September was Maria C. Bumbaugh, 33, Winona Lake.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in October was Stephen M. Rogers, 32, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in September was Juan C. Perdo, 26, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in September was Terry E. Osterhoudt, 30, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in September was Michael J. Albaugh, 44, Cromwell.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in July was Joshua R. Keel, 18, South Whitley.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting License - Fined $7 in October was Joel E. Harstine, 29, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in November were Timothy M. Roe, 19, Rochester; James L. Fear, 37, Nappanee; and Ricky D. Smith, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in October was Linda M. Fulk, 52, Bourbon.
Fined $20 in September were Kennith R. Dove, 28, Pierceton, and Brenda S. Smith, 46, Syracuse.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (September) Erica Fretz, Warsaw; (July) Rhonda McDonald, Warsaw; (May) Trudy Detwiler, Syracuse; (March) Molly Vance, Silver Lake; (January) Thomas Kelley, Nappanee.
Criminal Trespass - (July) Jason Heinrich, Nappanee.
Driving While Suspended - (March) Steven Wolfe, Pierceton.
Battery - (January) William Downton, Warsaw.
Driving While Intoxicated - (November 1998) Rick Sahagun, Warsaw.
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) Kristy M. Zink, 31, Warsaw; Nancy S. Marsh, 54, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. vs. Terry L. Loe, East Kiser Lake Drive, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $105,224.44 due on promissory note, plus interest, $1,750 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services seek the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs, from the following people: Cheryl Buchanan, Plymouth, $2,657.50; Patti Carlson, Ind. 5N, Larwill, $1,463.05; Donn A. Davidson, Chickadee Drive, Cromwell, $1,243; Candy Martin, Huntington, $6,006; Carolyn Rollins, North Maple Way, Leesburg, $1,083; Greg Sabin, Lapaz, $5,443; and Emma Sigrist, EMS R4 Lane, Pierceton, $1,031.61.
Marriage Dissolutions
Kirby
Sharon and Don Kirby, East CR 500S, Warsaw. They were married June 29, 1992, and separated Oct. 19, 1999. There are no minor children.
Oswald
Cornelius Dennis Oswald, Syracuse, and Lynn Margaret Oswald, Hiawatha Lane, Syracuse. They were married Feb. 5, 1983, and separated Sept. 22, 1999. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
& Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding or in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of James Loper) vs. Darlene Menzie. Plaintiff awarded $4,304.61 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Erie Insurance Group vs. Christoph Conkle. Plaintiff awarded $1,004.75 by default, plus court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Jerry L. Cox Jr. Plaintiff awarded $11,561.72 by default, plus court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Chad and Bobbi Pettigrew. Plaintiff awarded $16,416.67 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Champion Acceptance Corp. vs. Al McDonald. Plaintiff awarded $2,832 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Leroy and Norma Axline) vs. Robert E. Workman. Plaintiff awarded $1,247.29 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Centennial Cellular Tri-State Operating Partnership Inc. vs. Mary L. Strickler. Plaintiff awarded $1,606.90 by default, plus court costs.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Colin Wesley and Virginia Mulldune, Allen Collections Inc. and Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. Plaintiff awarded $41,577.05 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.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Ron E. Cotton) vs. Anthony Blake. Plaintiff awarded $583.61 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Harry C. Knoerzer. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. Frank and Tracy Hefner.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• David R. and Julie B. Creekmore. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Father ordered to pay $75 per week in child support. Nov. 5.
• Donald E. and Mary Lou Bentley. Nov. 4.
• Walter W. and Sabrina A. Utter. Nov. 4.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Thomas L. Rorison vs. Zimmer Rowland Associates Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an alleged fractured prosthesis implanted in his hip. The case was moved on a change of venue from Cass County.
• Terry Smith vs. Lawrence Garland, Rochester. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate in Enchanted Hills subdivision.
• Terry Smith vs. Helen Johansen, San Bernardino, Calif. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate in Enchanted Hills subdivision.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Stewart Bennett) vs. Frederico Pacheco, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,844.54 as paid to insured claimant, Bennett, after a Nov. 2, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of Lincoln and Main streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Teresa J. Shepherd and Rachael L. Morgan vs. Rosa Garcia Kindig, Jerry L. Kindig, J.K. Trust Inc. and Oceanview Investments, all of South Wausau Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek (1) $1,500 for Rosa Kindig's alleged battery of Shepherd on June 26, 1998, plus court costs; (2) $217.14 in unpaid wages for Shepherd, plus attorney fees and court costs: and (3) $2,500 for Rosa Kindig's alleged battery of Morgan on June 26, 1998, plus $2,500 in punitive damages and for court costs.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. James and Irene Benson, Michaels Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,317.25 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Kenneth E. Schneider vs. North Webster United Methodist Church. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 16, 1997, fall at the church. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Barbara Poe, EMS C27 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks possession of a set of earrings, a ring, a microwave oven and a 25-inch television set upon which Poe defaulted. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bradley
Jeremiah Bradley, Old Ind. 15N, Milford,and Wendi Bradley, Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse. They were married Nov. 27, 1998, and separated Aug. 5, 1999. There are no minor children.
Ooley
Deborah Ann Ooley, South Pearl Street, Etna Green, and Larry G.Ooley, Westfield. They were married June 3, 1972, and separated July 17, 1998. There are no minor children.
Pyle
Deborah L. Pyle, East CR 900N, Syracuse, and Timothy S. Pyle, EMS B33 Lane, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 21, of a year not given, and separated Sept. 30, 1999. There are four minor children.
Shelton
Robert Shelton, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Mary B. Shelton, North Fort Wayne Avenue, Warsaw. They were married March 1, 1999, and separated OCt. 29, 1999. There are no minor children.
Visel
Shelly L. and Robert L. Visel, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. They were married June 24, 1995, and separated Oct. 27, 1999. There is one minor child.
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.
• Thomas Aaron, 4195 CR 750W, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $108,158. Debts: $104,935.
• Larry and Debra Arnold, 71 West North St., Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $4,430. Debts: $90,019.
• Charles Cretcher, 2707 N. CR 850E, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $50,580. Debts: $89,042.
• Matt Dausman, 811 E. CR 550N, Leesburg. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,530. Debts: $17,067.
• Larry Johns Sr., 302 N. Locke St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,500. Debts: $81,494.
• Richard and Marcia McGlynn, 10172 S. Roosevelt St., Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $56,528. Debts: $123,342.
• Mark Molden, formerly doing business as The Ultimate Tanning Zone, and Melanie Molden, also known as Melanie Sweet, 425 Monticello Road, Rochester. Chapter 13. Assets: $62,354. Debts: $88,435.
• John Savage, doing business as Savage Automobile, 9528 W. Section Drive, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $75,240. Debts: $122,685. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Tad D. Schrock, 33, and Stacey Lee Lewis, 23, both of North Lake Street, Warsaw.
• Michael Lee Glick, 20, Goshen, and Tina Renee Schmucker, 19, West CR 1350N, Nappanee.
• Timothy James Warton, 22, and Rebekah Elizabeth Ray, 23, both of Columbus, Ohio.
• Charles E. Huffman, 37, and Tamala J. Null, 31, both of North CR 875W, Etna Green.
• Charles Frank Robinson, 24, Bunting Lane, Warsaw, and Jaclyn Suzanne Reichel, 20, Ind. 13S, Pierceton.
• Donald J. Hooker, 65, and Eleanor M. Flickner, 53, both of EMS T41 Lane, Leesburg.
• Travis Nelson Fretz, 21, and Jonell Kay England, 18, both of Old Road 30W, Warsaw.
• Warren Lee Bess Jr., 19, and Misty Rose Gaerte, 20, both of North CR 850E, Pierceton.
• Shannon Earl Butler, 31, and Amy Elizabeth Robertson, 34, both of South Packerton Road, 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:
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rhonda McDonald, $2,054.32; Benny D. Fitzpatrick, $1,006.20; Lonnie D. Turner, $2,778.15; and Tracy S. Barton, $552.56.
• Browns Family Lawn Care vs. Deborah Ruch. Plaintiff awarded $156.50.
• Elrod Daycares Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rashell Jamerson, $200; Robert and Pepper Bell, $150; and Jeff Ellenwood, $110.
• First Step Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kevin McVay, $3,000, and Luis Valle, $2,089.40.
• Richard A. Rangel vs. Loria Gottschalk. Plaintiff awarded $500.
• Glen Ruch vs. Amy Lynn Chambers. Plaintiff awarded $1,526.91.
• Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Angela G. and Michael B. Flowers, $110.64; Kelley and Larry Hairrell, $123.17; William T. Kellogg, $450.94; Tammy Lane, $425.61; Marilyn Miller, judgment; Cynthia D. and John Stamper, $279.27; and Floyd Tanner, $306.55.
• Sharon Dewitt vs. J&M Gravel Corp. Plaintiff awarded $736.60.
• Main Channel Marina Inc. vs. William Gandy. Plaintiff awarded $642.72.
• Compass Receivables Management Corp. vs. Bret and Jeanna Backus. Plaintiff awarded $511.42.
• John Lloyd Properties vs. Russel and Vicki Gonzales Smith. Plaintiff awarded $1,785.26.
• United Farm Family Insurance vs. Maggie A. Witham. Plaintiff awarded $1,786.77.
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 $25 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was William Blocher, Silver Lake.
Fined $25 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Dagoberto Sanchez, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in September and license suspended 90 days was Adora Harmon, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in August and sentenced to 60 days in jail, to be suspended upon completion of counseling at Bowen Center, was Derrick Leake, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June and given a 60-day suspended jail term was Johnathan Heckaman, North Webster.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in July was Jason Heinrich, Nappanee.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $50 in June was Ricky Blue, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Ricky Blue, Warsaw.
Conversion - Fined $25 in May and given a one-year suspended jail sentence was Royce Myers, Syracuse.
Battery - Fined $50 in April and given one year probation was Jessica Mullins, Claypool.
Fined $25 in April and ordered to pay a $100 child abuse prevention fee was Randal Shankster, Milford.
Fined $100 in December and sentenced to 30 days in jail was Brady Morris, Warsaw.
Harassment - Fined $250 in February, given a 180-day suspended jail term and ordered to have no contact with victim was Steve Porter, North Webster
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in May was Jayme R. McCalla, 16, Rochester.
Fined $27 in November was Walter G. Grossnickle, 83, North Manchester.
Fined $27 in October were Thomas Mullins, 35, Warsaw; Jeremy J. Schuh, 19, Warsaw; Rita Bernal, 36, Warsaw; and Kristin M. Meade, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in August was Denise L. Beno, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in June was Brian A. Becknell, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October were Mike E. Patrick, 40, Warsaw; Micah S. Freeman, 16, Warsaw; Eddie D. Dawson, 49, Pierceton; Timothy W. Harman, 44, Warsaw; John E. Long, 22, Warsaw; Jeramy W. Sumpter, 25, Warsaw; Jason Truex, 18, Etna Green; Gary T. Castle, 42, Warsaw; David K. Wright, 27, North Manchester; Shawn M. Senter, 25, Syracuse; James D. Sexton, 29, Pierceton; and Reece E. Henry, 17, North Webster.
Fined $12 in September were Nichole Rose, 28, Warsaw, and Betsy M. Wagner, 28, Claypool.
Fined $12 in August was Raul Castillo, 24, Milford.
Fined $7 in October was Timothy L. Blackburn, 36, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in November were Richard S. Fernandez, 46, Warsaw, and Ian E. Fussle, 18, Winona Lake.
Fined $7 in October were David E. McClelland, 26, North Webster; and Kyle J. Bruner, 30, Winona Lake.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in November was Renee C. Conde, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October were Cesar R. Soto, 22, Warsaw; Jose L. Jimenez, 18, Warsaw; Jeramy W. Sumpter, 25, Warsaw; and Gary A. King, 36, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in September was Ernesto Dabila, 29, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in October were Kristy K. Waugh, 20, Leesburg; Nancy A. Hensler, 49, Leesburg; and Paul Blanton, 51, North Manchester.
Fined $7 in September was Maria C. Bumbaugh, 33, Winona Lake.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in October was Stephen M. Rogers, 32, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in September was Juan C. Perdo, 26, Winona Lake.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in September was Terry E. Osterhoudt, 30, Warsaw.
No Registration - Fined $7 in September was Michael J. Albaugh, 44, Cromwell.
Passing Violation - Fined $7 in July was Joshua R. Keel, 18, South Whitley.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess Hunting License - Fined $7 in October was Joel E. Harstine, 29, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in November were Timothy M. Roe, 19, Rochester; James L. Fear, 37, Nappanee; and Ricky D. Smith, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in October was Linda M. Fulk, 52, Bourbon.
Fined $20 in September were Kennith R. Dove, 28, Pierceton, and Brenda S. Smith, 46, Syracuse.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (September) Erica Fretz, Warsaw; (July) Rhonda McDonald, Warsaw; (May) Trudy Detwiler, Syracuse; (March) Molly Vance, Silver Lake; (January) Thomas Kelley, Nappanee.
Criminal Trespass - (July) Jason Heinrich, Nappanee.
Driving While Suspended - (March) Steven Wolfe, Pierceton.
Battery - (January) William Downton, Warsaw.
Driving While Intoxicated - (November 1998) Rick Sahagun, Warsaw.
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) Kristy M. Zink, 31, Warsaw; Nancy S. Marsh, 54, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Irwin Mortgage Corp. vs. Terry L. Loe, East Kiser Lake Drive, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $105,224.44 due on promissory note, plus interest, $1,750 in attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services seek the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs, from the following people: Cheryl Buchanan, Plymouth, $2,657.50; Patti Carlson, Ind. 5N, Larwill, $1,463.05; Donn A. Davidson, Chickadee Drive, Cromwell, $1,243; Candy Martin, Huntington, $6,006; Carolyn Rollins, North Maple Way, Leesburg, $1,083; Greg Sabin, Lapaz, $5,443; and Emma Sigrist, EMS R4 Lane, Pierceton, $1,031.61.
Marriage Dissolutions
Kirby
Sharon and Don Kirby, East CR 500S, Warsaw. They were married June 29, 1992, and separated Oct. 19, 1999. There are no minor children.
Oswald
Cornelius Dennis Oswald, Syracuse, and Lynn Margaret Oswald, Hiawatha Lane, Syracuse. They were married Feb. 5, 1983, and separated Sept. 22, 1999. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
& Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding or in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of James Loper) vs. Darlene Menzie. Plaintiff awarded $4,304.61 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Erie Insurance Group vs. Christoph Conkle. Plaintiff awarded $1,004.75 by default, plus court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Jerry L. Cox Jr. Plaintiff awarded $11,561.72 by default, plus court costs.
• First Federal Savings Bank vs. Chad and Bobbi Pettigrew. Plaintiff awarded $16,416.67 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Champion Acceptance Corp. vs. Al McDonald. Plaintiff awarded $2,832 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Leroy and Norma Axline) vs. Robert E. Workman. Plaintiff awarded $1,247.29 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Centennial Cellular Tri-State Operating Partnership Inc. vs. Mary L. Strickler. Plaintiff awarded $1,606.90 by default, plus court costs.
• Contimortgage Corp. vs. Colin Wesley and Virginia Mulldune, Allen Collections Inc. and Credit Bureau of Wells County Inc. Plaintiff awarded $41,577.05 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.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Ron E. Cotton) vs. Anthony Blake. Plaintiff awarded $583.61 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Ford Motor Credit Co. vs. Harry C. Knoerzer. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., vs. Frank and Tracy Hefner.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• David R. and Julie B. Creekmore. Couple awarded joint custody of their two minor children. Father ordered to pay $75 per week in child support. Nov. 5.
• Donald E. and Mary Lou Bentley. Nov. 4.
• Walter W. and Sabrina A. Utter. Nov. 4.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Thomas L. Rorison vs. Zimmer Rowland Associates Inc. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an alleged fractured prosthesis implanted in his hip. The case was moved on a change of venue from Cass County.
• Terry Smith vs. Lawrence Garland, Rochester. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate in Enchanted Hills subdivision.
• Terry Smith vs. Helen Johansen, San Bernardino, Calif. Plaintiff seeks to quiet title to real estate in Enchanted Hills subdivision.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Stewart Bennett) vs. Frederico Pacheco, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,844.54 as paid to insured claimant, Bennett, after a Nov. 2, 1998, auto accident at the intersection of Lincoln and Main streets, Warsaw. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Teresa J. Shepherd and Rachael L. Morgan vs. Rosa Garcia Kindig, Jerry L. Kindig, J.K. Trust Inc. and Oceanview Investments, all of South Wausau Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek (1) $1,500 for Rosa Kindig's alleged battery of Shepherd on June 26, 1998, plus court costs; (2) $217.14 in unpaid wages for Shepherd, plus attorney fees and court costs: and (3) $2,500 for Rosa Kindig's alleged battery of Morgan on June 26, 1998, plus $2,500 in punitive damages and for court costs.
• Teachers Credit Union vs. James and Irene Benson, Michaels Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,317.25 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Kenneth E. Schneider vs. North Webster United Methodist Church. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Nov. 16, 1997, fall at the church. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Barbara Poe, EMS C27 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks possession of a set of earrings, a ring, a microwave oven and a 25-inch television set upon which Poe defaulted. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Bradley
Jeremiah Bradley, Old Ind. 15N, Milford,and Wendi Bradley, Turtle Bay Drive, Syracuse. They were married Nov. 27, 1998, and separated Aug. 5, 1999. There are no minor children.
Ooley
Deborah Ann Ooley, South Pearl Street, Etna Green, and Larry G.Ooley, Westfield. They were married June 3, 1972, and separated July 17, 1998. There are no minor children.
Pyle
Deborah L. Pyle, East CR 900N, Syracuse, and Timothy S. Pyle, EMS B33 Lane, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 21, of a year not given, and separated Sept. 30, 1999. There are four minor children.
Shelton
Robert Shelton, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Mary B. Shelton, North Fort Wayne Avenue, Warsaw. They were married March 1, 1999, and separated OCt. 29, 1999. There are no minor children.
Visel
Shelly L. and Robert L. Visel, West Crystal Lake Road, Warsaw. They were married June 24, 1995, and separated Oct. 27, 1999. There is one minor child.
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.
• Thomas Aaron, 4195 CR 750W, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $108,158. Debts: $104,935.
• Larry and Debra Arnold, 71 West North St., Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $4,430. Debts: $90,019.
• Charles Cretcher, 2707 N. CR 850E, Pierceton. Chapter 7. Assets: $50,580. Debts: $89,042.
• Matt Dausman, 811 E. CR 550N, Leesburg. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,530. Debts: $17,067.
• Larry Johns Sr., 302 N. Locke St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,500. Debts: $81,494.
• Richard and Marcia McGlynn, 10172 S. Roosevelt St., Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $56,528. Debts: $123,342.
• Mark Molden, formerly doing business as The Ultimate Tanning Zone, and Melanie Molden, also known as Melanie Sweet, 425 Monticello Road, Rochester. Chapter 13. Assets: $62,354. Debts: $88,435.
• John Savage, doing business as Savage Automobile, 9528 W. Section Drive, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $75,240. Debts: $122,685. [[In-content Ad]]
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