Times-Union Court News 11-19-2002
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By -
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Craig Allen Burns, 28, and Danielle Laurin Baker, 18, both of East Burkhart Drive, Warsaw.
• Timothy Philip Flora, 22, and Julie Beth Creekmore, 23, both of Sandpiper Drive, Warsaw.
• Jay Adam Hocking, 23, North Oakwood Circle, Warsaw, and Deborah Annette Downing, 23, 13th Street, Winona Lake.
• Enrique Medina-Aguirre, 20, Union Street, Warsaw, and Jessica Nicole Valdez, 18, East Main Street, Warsaw.
• Benjamin Michael Stevens, 27, Logansport, and Jennifer Michelle Ide, 25, Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
• Jay Orin Sutton, 29, and Kristie Jean Sutton, 28, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Michael David Warren, 20, and Brandie Renee Godsey, 19, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Robert Lee Watson, 22, and Rebecca June Foreman, 22, both of East Longspur Lane, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
The following violation were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court III with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding. Unless otherwise indicated, the conviction is for a Class D felony. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $132.50 in court costs during sentencing between Sept. 4 and Nov. 6:
Criminal Recklessness Causing Serious Bodily Injury - Fined $167.50 from a January arrest; sentenced to 36 months in jail, of which 18 months were suspended; ordered to reimburse Edward A. Walters for uninsured medical bills, to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment; and driving privileges suspended two years, was Gary W. Meier, 45, Syracuse. The jail term can be served in work release if Meier is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $67.50 from a March arrest; sentenced to 18 months in jail, of which 16 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year, was Marcus B. Lemaster, 31, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in work release if Lemaster is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from a December arrest; sentenced to 30 months in jail, of which 28 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was James Richard Taylor, 35, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in work release if Taylor is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from an April arrest; sentenced to 24 months in jail, of which all but 90 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to continue in an alcohol treatment program; and driving privileges suspended one year was Kenneth D. Newsome, 46, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in work release if Newsome is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from a May arrest; sentenced to 24 months in jail, of which 22 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Darryl Dawson, 29, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in work release if Dawson is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from a May arrest; sentenced to 1-1/2 years in jail, of which six months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment; and driving privileges suspended one year was Felipe Morales, 34, Winona Lake. The jail term can be served in work release if Morales is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from a June arrest; sentenced to two years in jail, of which 12 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment; and driving privileges suspended one year was Fermin Nieto Martinez, 33, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in work release if Martinez is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from a May arrest; sentenced to 24 months in jail, of which 22 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment; and driving privileges suspended one year was Albert Elizondo, 29, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in work release if Elizondo is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from an April arrest; sentenced to 36 months in jail, of which 30 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was David E. Warren, 35, Syracuse. The jail term can be served in work release if Warren is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Sentenced from a May arrest to one year in jail, of which six months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment; and driving privileges suspended one year was William L. Wetzel, 57, Syracuse. The jail term can be served in work release if Wetzel is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from a December arrest; sentenced to 12 months in jail, of which all but 12 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Ty J. Landwerlen, 25, Silver Lake. The jail term can be served in work release if Landwerlen is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from an April arrest; sentenced to 12 months in jail, of which four months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Ryan Schwalm, 25, Syracuse. The jail term can be served in work release if Schwalm is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from a June arrest; sentenced to 36 months in jail, of which 30 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Ryan Schwalm, 25, Syracuse. The jail term can be served in work release if Schwalm is qualified for and accepted to the program. The term is ordered served consecutively to the above conviction.
Fined $17.50 from a January arrest; sentenced to 36 months in jail, of which 34 months were suspended for probation and the balance ordered served on informal home detention; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Robert F. Green, 34, Cromwell.
Fined $67.50 from an August arrest; sentenced to 24 months in jail, of which 12 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Roger W. Reed, 47, Syracuse. The jail term can be served in work release if Reed is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from an October 2001 arrest; sentenced to 24 months in jail, of which 12 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Bruce Sam Helton, 44, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in work release if Helton is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $17.50 from a November 2001 arrest; sentenced to 30 months in jail, of which 28 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Michael J. Duzan, 39, Mentone. The jail term can be served in work release if Duzan is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $267.50 from a July arrest; sentenced to three years in jail, of which all but 90 days were suspended for probation and the balance ordered served on home detention; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment and not to consume or possess any alcoholic beverages; and driving privileges suspended one year was Glen Jackson, 51, Bourbon.
Fined $20.50 from an August arrest; sentenced to 18 months in jail, of which 16 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel and not to consume or possess any alcoholic beverages; and driving privileges suspended one year was Mary Marcell Joyner, 42, Leesburg. The jail term can be served in work release if Joyner is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from an August arrest; sentenced to 1-1/2 years in jail, of which 16 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Aquinaldo A. Ulloa, 32, Etna Green. The jail term can be served in work release if Ulloa is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from a September arrest; sentenced to 18 months in jail, of which 16 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete an alcohol treatment program; and driving privileges suspended one year was Carlos Becerra, 24, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in work release if Becerra is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Driving While Intoxicated (Class A Misdemeanor) - Fined $67.50 from a February arrest; sentenced to 10 days in jail; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Michael K. Waggoner, 39, Syracuse. The jail term can be served in work release if Waggoner is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Also, for a charge of being a habitual traffic violator, a Class C felony, Waggoner was sentenced to 48 months in jail, of which 24 months were suspended for probationm and his driving privileges were suspended for life.
Fined $67.50 from an August arrest; sentenced to one year in jail, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Adam J. Whitaker, 29, Leesburg. The jail term can be served in work release if Whitaker is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from an October arrest; sentenced to one year in jail, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee and a $25 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete an alcohol treatment program; and driving privileges suspended one year was Phillip Mark Snodderly Jr., 25, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in work release if Snodderly is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Nonsupport Of A Dependent Child - Given a three-year suspended jail term from a July arrest and ordered to pay all current support obligations as they become due, plus an additional $25 per week toward the arrearage, and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee was Colleen Baldwin, 31, Syracuse.
Given a 36-month suspended jail term from a July arrest and ordered to pay all current support obligations as they become due, plus an additional $20 per week toward the arrearage, and to consume no alcoholic beverages was Jessica Mullins, 26, Claypool.
Given a 36-month suspended jail term from a July arrest and ordered to pay all current support obligations as they become due, plus an additional $20 per week toward the arrearage, and to consume no alcoholic beverages was Stacy Slusher.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $68 from a January arrest; sentenced to 36 months in jail, of which 30 months were suspended for probation; and ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment was L. Matthew Waggoner, 36, Warsaw.
Habitual Traffic Violator - Fined $167 from an October 2001 arrest; sentenced to 18 months in jail, of which 16 months were suspended for probation; and ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee was Roland Gonzalez, 48, Etna Green.
Habitual Traffic Violator (Class C Felony) - Sentenced from a January arrest to 48 months in jail, of which 24 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended for life was Ricky D. Allen, 40, Warsaw.
Also, for a charge of driving while intoxicated, a Class A misdemeanor, Allen was fined $67.50, ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee and his driving privileges suspended one year. The jail terms were ordered served concurrently.
Fined $170.50 from a March arrest and sentenced to four years in jail, of which two years were suspended for probation, was Robert L. Nine Jr., Warsaw. The jail term can be served in work release if Nine is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior Court I or Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• Hilda Lowry died Oct. 20, 2002, leaving an estate valued at $300,000. Beneficiaries: St. Ann's Episcopal Church, West Market Street, Warsaw, and Farmers State Bank, Main Street, Mentone.
• Roger W. Ring died Jan. 2, 2002, leaving an estate valued at $1,804,683.63. Beneficiaries: Dorothy J. Ring, spouse, and Renita Jo Coonrod, Donna Elaine Ring, Bonnie Jean Burnworth and Diane Louise Yeiter, daughters.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• The Car Co. Inc. v. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks an injunction preventing the BZA from enforcing the cease and desist order and from rescinding the building permit previously issued. Plaintiff also seeks an unspecified amount for damages resulting from the actions of the BZA, plus attorney fees.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of security agreements as prior to other liens, with sale of manufactured homes to satisfy judgment: Bernardo Cisneros, Wexford Place, Warsaw, $42,512.89, and Jose Antonio Solorzano, Inverness Point, Warsaw, $48,163.75.
• Teachers Credit Union Credit Card issued by Infibank v. Georgia and Willis L. Kreider, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,922.69 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of Household/Orchard Bank, v. Oscar R. Mencias, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $874.66 due on assigned account, plus interest and court costs.
• Lake City Bank v. Adam J., Karen and Donald Harter, Hillside Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,650.58 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Donald Neuenschwander, v. Gena Miller, South High Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $9,190.42 as paid to insured claimant, Neuenschwander, after a Jan. 2, 2001, auto accident on U.S. 30. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Larry Siegel v. Nicole M. Iwankowitsch, South Woodfield Trail, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damages resulting from nonpayment of account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• BTI Special Commodities Inc. v. John J. Posada, St. Mary's, Ohio; Whitacre Trucking Inc., Cleveland, Ohio; and Buell A. Hoffer, West CR 900N, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damage resulting from a Dec. 3, 2001, auto accident at the intersection of CR 800W and U.S. 30. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Robert J. and Pepper M. Bell, South CR 600W, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $15,412.83 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. the following people for the amounts noted due on credit card agreements, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs: Brian M. Scott, South Covered Bridge Lane, North Webster, $926.24; and Mark A. Conley, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, $736.01.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Delmar Jr. and Laura L. Estep, North Tucker Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks$7,644.84 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Charter Bank for Savings, FSB, v. Harold D. and Patricia S. Gibson, EMS T53A Lane, Leesburg; Household Finance Corp., Mishawaka; and Goleta National Bank, Goleta, Calif. Plaintiff seeks $62,838.61 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• SCS Credit Corp., Mishawaka, v. Silvestre Trujillo, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $10,296.65 due on contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Adam W. Trueblood, West CR 700S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $3,698.97 due on contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
McClarnon
Marcella McClarnon, Kosciusko County, and Jeffrey McClarnon, Leesburg. They were married Aug. 2, 2002, and separated Nov. 2, 2002. There are no minor children.
Legal Separation
Bernoski
Mary Bernoski, Duncan Drive, Warsaw, and Richard Bernoski, Kuder Lane, Warsaw. They were married May 22, 1971, and separated May 28, 2002. 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
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v. Gregory Addair. Plaintiff awarded $5,021.06 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. David V. Staker. Plaintiff awarded $8,394.22 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Monogram Card Bank of Georgia v. Jeff A. Albright. Plaintiff awarded $1,792.10 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Stephani L. and Jay Clibon Jr. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $85 per week in child support. Nov. 1.
• Pauline M. (former name Hoard restored) and Sherlock Harrison Sr. Nov. 6.
• Joann H. and Dwight D. Walgamuth. Nov. 7.
Other Action
• Messer Construction v. Dean V. Kruse Foundation Inc. and Bunker Farms, LLC. This case is referred to mediation, with Thomas R. Lemon presiding.
• Mona L. Bishop and Vicki S. Music v. Amy Ann Eaton. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel J. Sigler presiding.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Cheryl O'Dell, Pierceton, v. Casey Enyeart, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $5,225 due on agreement, plus interest.
• State of Indiana v. Jesus Mata, Reider Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,002 due on note, plus court costs.
• The Provident Bank v. Michael R. and Mary Jane Prater, Herscher Drive, Warsaw, and Warsaw Community Schools. Plaintiff seeks $36,885.68 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 Federal Savings Bank v. Kevin D. and Rebecca J. Shepherd, North CR 850E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks (1) $117,569.72 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 and (2) $15,065.53 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior a second lien, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Horizon Home Loan Corp., doing business as MNC Mortgage, v. Robert E. Miotto, EMS W25 Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $94,203.78 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.
• The Provident Bank v. Robert P.and Mary M. Blalock, McClellan Street, Warsaw, and Helvey & Associates Inc. Plaintiff seeks $52,256.35 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.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Chase Manhattan, v. Theta E. Mort, Mineral Springs, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $33,529.98 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.
• Maria L. and Armando B. Quintero v. Barry D. King, North Dovewood Trail, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a May 9, 2001, auto accident near the intersection of East Winona Avenue and Scott Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Brian and Stephanie Scott v. Grange Mutual Insurance Co., Columbus, Ohio. Plaintiffs seek $200,000 due on contract, plus interest.
Marriage Dissolutions
Blair
Ann Renee Blair, West CR 200S, Bourbon, and Carroll Dean Blair, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 23, 1971, and separated Sept. 18, 2002. There are no minor children.
Estep
Danyelle D. Estep, Columbia City, and Billy J. Estep, East Pleasant Grove Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 16, 1995, and separated Sept. 20, 2002. There are two minor children.
Jones
Stacy E. Jones, North Eighth Street, Pierceton, and Charles H. Jones, North Lake Street, Warsaw. They were married March 20, 1998, and separated Jan. 3, 2002. There are no minor children.
McNulty
Gina M. and Brian M. McNulty, South CR 775W, Mentone. They were married June 14, 1998, and separated Nov. 1, 2002. There are two minor children.
Watkins
Wendy S. Watkins, East CR 900S, Pierceton, and James Thomas Watkins, Gulfport, Miss. They were married Dec. 7, 2001, and separated Jan. 7, 2002. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• The Collection Co., formerly known as Financial Services of Whitley County Inc., v. Toni A. Tyall. Plaintiff awarded $11,670.65, plus court costs.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. v. Darlyn R. Schoolcraf. Plaintiff awarded $5,473.36 by default, plus court costs.
• Discover Bank v. Margaret E. Richcreek. Plaintiff awarded $5,826.92 by default, plus court costs.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone v. Matthew T. and Lora L. Flowers, et al. Plaintiff awarded $75,124.39 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.
Name Changes
• Sherry L. Weck's request to change the name of her minor child from Daniel Tye Cokenour to Daniel Tye Weck is granted.
• Elizabeth Heiman McMillan's request to change her name to Elizabeth Anne Heiman is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis v. Mark A. Davis.
• The Provident Bank v. Jerry and Rachelle L. Phillips and the United States of America.
• The Provident Bank v. Tamra L. Reece, Financial Services of Whitley County, Collier's Commercial Services Inc. and Steven Ouellette.
• National City Mortgage Corp. v. Christon L. and Eva G. Sparks; Standard Federal Bank/NA, formerly known as Standard Federal Bank; and state of Indiana.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Ashley and Melinda C. Pennington. Nov. 6.
• Paul Sauers and Kimberly Ann (former name Short restored). Nov. 7.
Other Action
• Patrick Pfefferkorn and Nicole Eisaman v. Michael S. Shepherd. This case is referred to mediation, with W. Wayne Walston presiding.
• Kathy A. Sullivan v. John R. Sullivan. This case is referred to mediation, with John W. Whiteleather Jr. presiding.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Penny Bramble, 1015 E. Ninth St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,077. Debts: $32,500.
• Clarence and Connie Hatcher, 5831 N. Second St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,800. Debts: $16,165.
• Amy Wells, 11800 Fir Road, Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,782. Debts: $13,144. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Craig Allen Burns, 28, and Danielle Laurin Baker, 18, both of East Burkhart Drive, Warsaw.
• Timothy Philip Flora, 22, and Julie Beth Creekmore, 23, both of Sandpiper Drive, Warsaw.
• Jay Adam Hocking, 23, North Oakwood Circle, Warsaw, and Deborah Annette Downing, 23, 13th Street, Winona Lake.
• Enrique Medina-Aguirre, 20, Union Street, Warsaw, and Jessica Nicole Valdez, 18, East Main Street, Warsaw.
• Benjamin Michael Stevens, 27, Logansport, and Jennifer Michelle Ide, 25, Kuder Lane, Warsaw.
• Jay Orin Sutton, 29, and Kristie Jean Sutton, 28, both of East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Michael David Warren, 20, and Brandie Renee Godsey, 19, both of East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw.
• Robert Lee Watson, 22, and Rebecca June Foreman, 22, both of East Longspur Lane, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
The following violation were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court III with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding. Unless otherwise indicated, the conviction is for a Class D felony. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $132.50 in court costs during sentencing between Sept. 4 and Nov. 6:
Criminal Recklessness Causing Serious Bodily Injury - Fined $167.50 from a January arrest; sentenced to 36 months in jail, of which 18 months were suspended; ordered to reimburse Edward A. Walters for uninsured medical bills, to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment; and driving privileges suspended two years, was Gary W. Meier, 45, Syracuse. The jail term can be served in work release if Meier is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $67.50 from a March arrest; sentenced to 18 months in jail, of which 16 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year, was Marcus B. Lemaster, 31, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in work release if Lemaster is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from a December arrest; sentenced to 30 months in jail, of which 28 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was James Richard Taylor, 35, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in work release if Taylor is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from an April arrest; sentenced to 24 months in jail, of which all but 90 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to continue in an alcohol treatment program; and driving privileges suspended one year was Kenneth D. Newsome, 46, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in work release if Newsome is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from a May arrest; sentenced to 24 months in jail, of which 22 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Darryl Dawson, 29, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in work release if Dawson is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from a May arrest; sentenced to 1-1/2 years in jail, of which six months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment; and driving privileges suspended one year was Felipe Morales, 34, Winona Lake. The jail term can be served in work release if Morales is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from a June arrest; sentenced to two years in jail, of which 12 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment; and driving privileges suspended one year was Fermin Nieto Martinez, 33, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in work release if Martinez is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from a May arrest; sentenced to 24 months in jail, of which 22 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment; and driving privileges suspended one year was Albert Elizondo, 29, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in work release if Elizondo is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from an April arrest; sentenced to 36 months in jail, of which 30 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was David E. Warren, 35, Syracuse. The jail term can be served in work release if Warren is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Sentenced from a May arrest to one year in jail, of which six months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment; and driving privileges suspended one year was William L. Wetzel, 57, Syracuse. The jail term can be served in work release if Wetzel is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from a December arrest; sentenced to 12 months in jail, of which all but 12 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Ty J. Landwerlen, 25, Silver Lake. The jail term can be served in work release if Landwerlen is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from an April arrest; sentenced to 12 months in jail, of which four months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Ryan Schwalm, 25, Syracuse. The jail term can be served in work release if Schwalm is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from a June arrest; sentenced to 36 months in jail, of which 30 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Ryan Schwalm, 25, Syracuse. The jail term can be served in work release if Schwalm is qualified for and accepted to the program. The term is ordered served consecutively to the above conviction.
Fined $17.50 from a January arrest; sentenced to 36 months in jail, of which 34 months were suspended for probation and the balance ordered served on informal home detention; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Robert F. Green, 34, Cromwell.
Fined $67.50 from an August arrest; sentenced to 24 months in jail, of which 12 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Roger W. Reed, 47, Syracuse. The jail term can be served in work release if Reed is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from an October 2001 arrest; sentenced to 24 months in jail, of which 12 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Bruce Sam Helton, 44, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in work release if Helton is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $17.50 from a November 2001 arrest; sentenced to 30 months in jail, of which 28 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Michael J. Duzan, 39, Mentone. The jail term can be served in work release if Duzan is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $267.50 from a July arrest; sentenced to three years in jail, of which all but 90 days were suspended for probation and the balance ordered served on home detention; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment and not to consume or possess any alcoholic beverages; and driving privileges suspended one year was Glen Jackson, 51, Bourbon.
Fined $20.50 from an August arrest; sentenced to 18 months in jail, of which 16 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel and not to consume or possess any alcoholic beverages; and driving privileges suspended one year was Mary Marcell Joyner, 42, Leesburg. The jail term can be served in work release if Joyner is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from an August arrest; sentenced to 1-1/2 years in jail, of which 16 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete an alcohol treatment program and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Aquinaldo A. Ulloa, 32, Etna Green. The jail term can be served in work release if Ulloa is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from a September arrest; sentenced to 18 months in jail, of which 16 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol interdiction fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete an alcohol treatment program; and driving privileges suspended one year was Carlos Becerra, 24, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in work release if Becerra is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Driving While Intoxicated (Class A Misdemeanor) - Fined $67.50 from a February arrest; sentenced to 10 days in jail; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Michael K. Waggoner, 39, Syracuse. The jail term can be served in work release if Waggoner is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Also, for a charge of being a habitual traffic violator, a Class C felony, Waggoner was sentenced to 48 months in jail, of which 24 months were suspended for probationm and his driving privileges were suspended for life.
Fined $67.50 from an August arrest; sentenced to one year in jail, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended one year was Adam J. Whitaker, 29, Leesburg. The jail term can be served in work release if Whitaker is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from an October arrest; sentenced to one year in jail, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee and a $25 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete an alcohol treatment program; and driving privileges suspended one year was Phillip Mark Snodderly Jr., 25, Warsaw. The jail term can be served in work release if Snodderly is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Nonsupport Of A Dependent Child - Given a three-year suspended jail term from a July arrest and ordered to pay all current support obligations as they become due, plus an additional $25 per week toward the arrearage, and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee was Colleen Baldwin, 31, Syracuse.
Given a 36-month suspended jail term from a July arrest and ordered to pay all current support obligations as they become due, plus an additional $20 per week toward the arrearage, and to consume no alcoholic beverages was Jessica Mullins, 26, Claypool.
Given a 36-month suspended jail term from a July arrest and ordered to pay all current support obligations as they become due, plus an additional $20 per week toward the arrearage, and to consume no alcoholic beverages was Stacy Slusher.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $68 from a January arrest; sentenced to 36 months in jail, of which 30 months were suspended for probation; and ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation and follow any recommendations for treatment was L. Matthew Waggoner, 36, Warsaw.
Habitual Traffic Violator - Fined $167 from an October 2001 arrest; sentenced to 18 months in jail, of which 16 months were suspended for probation; and ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee was Roland Gonzalez, 48, Etna Green.
Habitual Traffic Violator (Class C Felony) - Sentenced from a January arrest to 48 months in jail, of which 24 months were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to attend a session of the Drunk Driving Impact Panel; and driving privileges suspended for life was Ricky D. Allen, 40, Warsaw.
Also, for a charge of driving while intoxicated, a Class A misdemeanor, Allen was fined $67.50, ordered to pay a $200 alcohol countermeasure fee and his driving privileges suspended one year. The jail terms were ordered served concurrently.
Fined $170.50 from a March arrest and sentenced to four years in jail, of which two years were suspended for probation, was Robert L. Nine Jr., Warsaw. The jail term can be served in work release if Nine is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Estates
The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior Court I or Kosciusko Circuit Court:
• Hilda Lowry died Oct. 20, 2002, leaving an estate valued at $300,000. Beneficiaries: St. Ann's Episcopal Church, West Market Street, Warsaw, and Farmers State Bank, Main Street, Mentone.
• Roger W. Ring died Jan. 2, 2002, leaving an estate valued at $1,804,683.63. Beneficiaries: Dorothy J. Ring, spouse, and Renita Jo Coonrod, Donna Elaine Ring, Bonnie Jean Burnworth and Diane Louise Yeiter, daughters.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• The Car Co. Inc. v. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. Plaintiff seeks an injunction preventing the BZA from enforcing the cease and desist order and from rescinding the building permit previously issued. Plaintiff also seeks an unspecified amount for damages resulting from the actions of the BZA, plus attorney fees.
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp., formerly known as Green Tree Financial Servicing Corp., v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of security agreements as prior to other liens, with sale of manufactured homes to satisfy judgment: Bernardo Cisneros, Wexford Place, Warsaw, $42,512.89, and Jose Antonio Solorzano, Inverness Point, Warsaw, $48,163.75.
• Teachers Credit Union Credit Card issued by Infibank v. Georgia and Willis L. Kreider, Chapman Lake Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $6,922.69 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of Household/Orchard Bank, v. Oscar R. Mencias, Old Road 30W, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $874.66 due on assigned account, plus interest and court costs.
• Lake City Bank v. Adam J., Karen and Donald Harter, Hillside Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,650.58 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• United Farm Family Insurance, as subrogee of Donald Neuenschwander, v. Gena Miller, South High Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $9,190.42 as paid to insured claimant, Neuenschwander, after a Jan. 2, 2001, auto accident on U.S. 30. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs.
• Larry Siegel v. Nicole M. Iwankowitsch, South Woodfield Trail, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damages resulting from nonpayment of account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• BTI Special Commodities Inc. v. John J. Posada, St. Mary's, Ohio; Whitacre Trucking Inc., Cleveland, Ohio; and Buell A. Hoffer, West CR 900N, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for damage resulting from a Dec. 3, 2001, auto accident at the intersection of CR 800W and U.S. 30. Plaintiff also seeks interest and court costs and requests a trial by jury.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Robert J. and Pepper M. Bell, South CR 600W, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $15,412.83 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs.
• Capital One Bank v. the following people for the amounts noted due on credit card agreements, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs: Brian M. Scott, South Covered Bridge Lane, North Webster, $926.24; and Mark A. Conley, Old Road 30W, Warsaw, $736.01.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. Delmar Jr. and Laura L. Estep, North Tucker Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks$7,644.84 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Charter Bank for Savings, FSB, v. Harold D. and Patricia S. Gibson, EMS T53A Lane, Leesburg; Household Finance Corp., Mishawaka; and Goleta National Bank, Goleta, Calif. Plaintiff seeks $62,838.61 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• SCS Credit Corp., Mishawaka, v. Silvestre Trujillo, U.S. 30E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $10,296.65 due on contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Adam W. Trueblood, West CR 700S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $3,698.97 due on contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
McClarnon
Marcella McClarnon, Kosciusko County, and Jeffrey McClarnon, Leesburg. They were married Aug. 2, 2002, and separated Nov. 2, 2002. There are no minor children.
Legal Separation
Bernoski
Mary Bernoski, Duncan Drive, Warsaw, and Richard Bernoski, Kuder Lane, Warsaw. They were married May 22, 1971, and separated May 28, 2002. 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
• Martin Financial Management Inc. v. Gregory Addair. Plaintiff awarded $5,021.06 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Ford Motor Credit Co. v. David V. Staker. Plaintiff awarded $8,394.22 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Monogram Card Bank of Georgia v. Jeff A. Albright. Plaintiff awarded $1,792.10 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Stephani L. and Jay Clibon Jr. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $85 per week in child support. Nov. 1.
• Pauline M. (former name Hoard restored) and Sherlock Harrison Sr. Nov. 6.
• Joann H. and Dwight D. Walgamuth. Nov. 7.
Other Action
• Messer Construction v. Dean V. Kruse Foundation Inc. and Bunker Farms, LLC. This case is referred to mediation, with Thomas R. Lemon presiding.
• Mona L. Bishop and Vicki S. Music v. Amy Ann Eaton. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel J. Sigler presiding.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Cheryl O'Dell, Pierceton, v. Casey Enyeart, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $5,225 due on agreement, plus interest.
• State of Indiana v. Jesus Mata, Reider Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,002 due on note, plus court costs.
• The Provident Bank v. Michael R. and Mary Jane Prater, Herscher Drive, Warsaw, and Warsaw Community Schools. Plaintiff seeks $36,885.68 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 Federal Savings Bank v. Kevin D. and Rebecca J. Shepherd, North CR 850E, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks (1) $117,569.72 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 and (2) $15,065.53 due on promissory note, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior a second lien, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• First Horizon Home Loan Corp., doing business as MNC Mortgage, v. Robert E. Miotto, EMS W25 Lane, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $94,203.78 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.
• The Provident Bank v. Robert P.and Mary M. Blalock, McClellan Street, Warsaw, and Helvey & Associates Inc. Plaintiff seeks $52,256.35 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.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., as nominee for Chase Manhattan, v. Theta E. Mort, Mineral Springs, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $33,529.98 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.
• Maria L. and Armando B. Quintero v. Barry D. King, North Dovewood Trail, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a May 9, 2001, auto accident near the intersection of East Winona Avenue and Scott Street, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• Brian and Stephanie Scott v. Grange Mutual Insurance Co., Columbus, Ohio. Plaintiffs seek $200,000 due on contract, plus interest.
Marriage Dissolutions
Blair
Ann Renee Blair, West CR 200S, Bourbon, and Carroll Dean Blair, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 23, 1971, and separated Sept. 18, 2002. There are no minor children.
Estep
Danyelle D. Estep, Columbia City, and Billy J. Estep, East Pleasant Grove Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 16, 1995, and separated Sept. 20, 2002. There are two minor children.
Jones
Stacy E. Jones, North Eighth Street, Pierceton, and Charles H. Jones, North Lake Street, Warsaw. They were married March 20, 1998, and separated Jan. 3, 2002. There are no minor children.
McNulty
Gina M. and Brian M. McNulty, South CR 775W, Mentone. They were married June 14, 1998, and separated Nov. 1, 2002. There are two minor children.
Watkins
Wendy S. Watkins, East CR 900S, Pierceton, and James Thomas Watkins, Gulfport, Miss. They were married Dec. 7, 2001, and separated Jan. 7, 2002. There are no minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• The Collection Co., formerly known as Financial Services of Whitley County Inc., v. Toni A. Tyall. Plaintiff awarded $11,670.65, plus court costs.
• NCO Financial Systems Inc. v. Darlyn R. Schoolcraf. Plaintiff awarded $5,473.36 by default, plus court costs.
• Discover Bank v. Margaret E. Richcreek. Plaintiff awarded $5,826.92 by default, plus court costs.
• Farmers State Bank of Mentone v. Matthew T. and Lora L. Flowers, et al. Plaintiff awarded $75,124.39 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.
Name Changes
• Sherry L. Weck's request to change the name of her minor child from Daniel Tye Cokenour to Daniel Tye Weck is granted.
• Elizabeth Heiman McMillan's request to change her name to Elizabeth Anne Heiman is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis v. Mark A. Davis.
• The Provident Bank v. Jerry and Rachelle L. Phillips and the United States of America.
• The Provident Bank v. Tamra L. Reece, Financial Services of Whitley County, Collier's Commercial Services Inc. and Steven Ouellette.
• National City Mortgage Corp. v. Christon L. and Eva G. Sparks; Standard Federal Bank/NA, formerly known as Standard Federal Bank; and state of Indiana.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Ashley and Melinda C. Pennington. Nov. 6.
• Paul Sauers and Kimberly Ann (former name Short restored). Nov. 7.
Other Action
• Patrick Pfefferkorn and Nicole Eisaman v. Michael S. Shepherd. This case is referred to mediation, with W. Wayne Walston presiding.
• Kathy A. Sullivan v. John R. Sullivan. This case is referred to mediation, with John W. Whiteleather Jr. presiding.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Penny Bramble, 1015 E. Ninth St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,077. Debts: $32,500.
• Clarence and Connie Hatcher, 5831 N. Second St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $2,800. Debts: $16,165.
• Amy Wells, 11800 Fir Road, Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $6,782. Debts: $13,144. [[In-content Ad]]
Have a news tip? Email [email protected] or Call/Text 360-922-3092