Times-Union Court News 11-26-2002
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 Sharon Christner:
• Jerry L. Auer, 37, South Indiana Street, Warsaw, and Angela R. Cox, 32, Mishawaka.
• David Anthony Beall, 42, and Linda Denise Barber, 44, both of South Union Street, Warsaw.
• Kevin H. Dwyer, 51, North CR 60W, Milford, and Pamela S. Place, 43, West Section Street, Milford.
• Charles W. Martsolf, 75, East Ponderosa Drive, North Webster, and Wanda N. Stoner, 73, East Blacks Court, North Webster.
• Nicholas Scott Weaver, 24, and Tina Marie Yoder, 25, both of North Lake Street, Syracuse.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Hide-Away Hills Mobile Home Park v. Michael Privett. Plaintiff awarded $65.
• Kova Ag Products Inc. v. Velma Pinkerton. Plaintiff awarded $1,260.83.
• Steve and Amy Underwood v. Dewayne Busz. Plaintiff awarded $350.
• Gipper Development Co. LLC awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Richard Pierson, $1,560, and Jose Solorzano, $1,525.
• Danny Amburgey v. Naomi McCurdy. Plaintiff awarded $1,856.
• ERI Housing Inc. v. Chad M. Baldwin. Plaintiff awarded $547.43.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rick L. and Melissa G. Murphy, $1,451.87; Andrew and Marla A. Jennings, $1,362.68; Derrick J. and Rhonda J. Avery, $714.45; Jack R. Baldridge, $461.09; John E. Mattson, $516.32; William K. Jenkins, $452.82; and Angil Juday, $371.02.
• Betty Smith v. Martin Hernandez. Plaintiff awarded $241.
• Alden and Ron Stuckman v. Sally and Robert Nielbe. Plaintiffs awarded $2,225.
• Scherer Enterprises Inc. v. Tina Kadas Fletter. Plaintiff awarded $671.45.
• Cheryl Frid v. Jesse Fugate. Plaintiff awarded $200.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. v. Sonya Keener. Plaintiff awarded $850.89.
• American General Finance v. Joe M. Fuentes. Plaintiff awarded $666.02.
• Scott A. Boggs v. Amazon.com. Plaintiff awarded $455.25.
• Dana Federal Credit Union v. Rebecca L. Schrader. Plaintiff awarded $1,640.26.
• American General v. James A. Sizemore. Plaintiff awarded $2,236.09.
• NCO Financial Systems v. Thomas S. Armey. Plaintiff awarded $1,104.18.
• FSF Inc., doing business as First Step Finance, v. Daniel M. Christophel. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Credit Bureau of Wells Co. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Brenda and Michael Baker, $1,831.67; Scott Blevins, $439.05; Virginia Adair, $106.70; Phillip Amburgy, $344.26; Jefferey R. and Brenda Bagwell, $101.12; Douglas Sr. and Deborah Blanton, $104.94; Delbert Bolen, $169.38; Thomas L. Bradford, $547.67; Kenneth and Michelle Brewer, $933.69; Debra Carter, $172.95;
Also, Sean Carver, $84.43; Henry D. and Sally Charles, $184.75; Aimee Diemer, $89.64; Melody Anne Harding, $79.30; Shanan Cochran, $201.68; Angie Height, $365.27; Kathryn Kuhn, $917.50; David and Melissa Lindley, $725.46; and Enrique Marrufo, $151.87.
• Info Indiana v. Kenneth Worley. Plaintiff awarded $2,889.49.
• Ronel Systems Inc. v. Chad C. Spencer. Plaintiff awarded $627.76.
• Montrose Square Apartments Inc. v. Gerric D. Walker. Plaintiff awarded $696.61.
• Centennial Wireless awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Olivia Hart, $1,172.32; Jule Walker, $1,311.16; and Adam Prater, $937.80.
• Pedro Xique v. Rosa Sanches. Plaintiff awarded $120.
• Larry Dewitt v. Keith L. Enyeart Jr. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Warsaw Community Schools v. William and Tina Goble. Plaintiff awarded $240.26.
• Martin Financial Management v. Angel Mendoza. Plaintiff awarded $476.72.
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 $332.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Ben Boesenberg, Warsaw, and Sonya Patterson, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Cruz Serratos, Warsaw; Juan Alverez, Warsaw; and Jose Ochoa, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Stephanie A. Barker, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in April, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Christopher Alan Lee, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Leshia L. Cone, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in October 2001, sentenced to 240 days in jail and license suspended one year was Wayne Gronendyke, Cromwell.
Driving Under The Influence Of A Controlled Substance - Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Sean Patrick, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $132.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in September and license suspended 90 days was George Vires, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August and license suspended 90 days was Renford Thompson, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March and license suspended 180 days was Joshua Hawthorne, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in March and license suspended 180 days was Stephanie Palacios, also known as Stephanie R. Oberg, North Manchester.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $50 in August was Juan Alverez, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop - Fined $100 in June and license suspended 180 days was Daniel Walters, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $132 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in September were Dale Jackson, Warsaw; Joshua Dirk, Winona Lake; and Steven Berlin, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July and license suspended 60 days was Sammie Guard, Nappanee.
Fined $25 in January was Joel Brubaker, Claypool.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in August were Vernon Smith, Leesburg and Ronald Miller, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July was Donald Shepherd, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Jeffrey Sutton, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in March was Kenneth Case, Mentone.
Fined $71 in November 2001 and sentenced to six days in jail was James W. Scott Jr., Claypool.
Fined $50 in November 2001 was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $100 in May was Lisa Hendrickson, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February was Timothy A. Dilley, Mentone.
Battery - Fined $100 in May was Auddie Lee Truex, Warsaw.
Fined $150 in March was Thomas L. Patterson, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in January was Joel Brubaker, Claypool.
False Informing - Fined $25 in March was Ron Collins, Cromwell.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in March and license suspended 180 days was Frank M. Slabaugh, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in December, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Ward B. Manges, Syracuse.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $100 in February was James A. Richards, Warsaw.
Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) in October 2001 against Dan R. Harmon, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $82.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in October were Tracie J. Fritcha, 26, Pierceton; Tara L. Myers, 18, Warsaw; Andrew T. Denlinger, 17, Warsaw; Nathan S. Dimmock, 16, Warsaw; Rachel M. Carson, 17, Warsaw; Ashley A. Davies, 18, Leesburg; Sowhad B. Rashid, 19, North Manchester; Danielle N. Yoder, 18, Silver Lake; Jamie N. Mathisen, 26, Pierceton; and Coleena K. Goebel, 47, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in September was Marco A. Hernandez, 19, North Webster.
Fined $27 in August was Jeremy Stidams, 23, Milford.
Fined $27 in April was Lucas F. Denney, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October were Brad S. Wilcox, 19, Etna Green; Hugo Melgoza, 32, Warsaw; Ronald E. Ringle, 49, Pierceton; Jennifer N. Orbik, 16, Syracuse; and Monica L. Goff, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September were Thomas J. Scott, 18, Warsaw; Justin R. Miner, 20, Warsaw; and Jennifer M. VanDyke, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August was Heather L. Custer, 20, Leesburg.
Fined $12 in July was Robert L. Bell, 51, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in October was Justin S. Smith, 17, Pierceton.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in October were Maria Pacheco, 31, Bourbon, and Michael J. Kats, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September were Charles H. Jones, 52, Warsaw, and Joseph L. Engelhaupt, 49, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Amanda A. Brown, 19, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in October were Travis H. Harmon, 23, Warsaw; Joshua Petrillo, 29, Warsaw; and David B. Brumbaugh, 45, Winona Lake.
Failure To Yield At Through Highway - Fined $7 in October was Robin M. Smith, 18, Pierceton.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in October were Juan E. Patino, 20, Warsaw, and Brian W. Watson, 20, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in October were Aurelio Hernandez, 35, Winona Lake, and Amber D. Pifer, 21, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop For A Train Signal - Fined $7 in October was Benjamin M. Plikerd, 24, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in October was Cameron H. Williams, 29, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in October was Devin R. Heldenbrand, 18, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in October was Rodney W. Dean, 45, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in August was Brain J. Lowry, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Brett A.Kneller, 25, Warsaw.
Passing In Violation Of Signs Or Markings - Fined $7 in October was Stephanie L. Farrell, 27, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Flashing Signal - Fined $7 in October was Crystal J. Tezekjian, 22, Warsaw.
Illegal Display Of Blue Light - Fined $25 in July was Jonathan N. Vargas, 25, Warsaw.
False Or Fictitious Registration - Fined $7 in January was Oscar Jimenez, 23, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in January was Oscar Jimenez, 23, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $82 in court costs:
Expired Motorboat Registration - Fined $7 in October was Larry D. Sult, 57, Syracuse.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $100 in September were Matthew G. Wagoner, 17, Pierceton, and Barry M. Eppley, 22, Leesburg.
Fined $100 in May was Joshua W. Newsome, 20, Mentone.
Fined $50 in March was Sean M. Patrick, 19, Warsaw.
Pulling Kneeboarder Without Observer - Fined $7 in September was Ryan S. Helser, 26, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in October were Christopher D. Geese, 25, Warsaw; Roger K. Hill, 39, Warsaw; Giles L. Neer, 46, Akron; Jennifer L. Farmer, 25, Pierceton; Sandra L. Mayhew, 42, Mentone; Dennis L. Bever, 47, Claypool; Trey L. Eaton, 18, Claypool; Stephanie L. Farrell, 27, Warsaw; Jeffery J. Wood, 19, Warsaw; Sally J. Hammond, 43, Etna Green; Cheryl L. Connor, 57, Rochester; Jamel G. Meerzo, 20, Warsaw; and Stephanie A. Foreman, 23, North Manchester.
Fined $20 in September were Debra S. Hasse, 42, Syracuse, and Kathy M. Carpenter, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August were Sheena L. Deaton, 23, Warsaw, and Terra R. Blair, 18, South Whitley.
Fined $20 in June was Julie D. Hubbell, 28, Syracuse.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in October were Paula D. Warren, 36, Cromwell; Angela R. Whisman, 34, Warsaw; and Creta Byler, 44, Etna Green.
Judgment in October against Clark Davis Jr., 37, Warsaw, and Franklyn L. Martin II, 39, Bourbon.
Judgment in September against Mary E. Hochstetler, 33, Nappanee.
Fined $25 in July was Cassandra L. Hampton, 15, Milford.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving While Suspended - (August) Jose Ochoa, Warsaw; (April) Joshua B. Hawthorne, Winona Lake.
Check Deception - (July) Amanda White, North Webster; (June) Jerry R. Hyde Jr., North Webster; (March) Cathy Randall, Etna Green; (February) Jennifer May, Pierceton; (November 2001) Larry Rose, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (April) Stephanie A. Barker, Leesburg; (March) Sean Patrick, Warsaw.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - (April) Jason P. Halsey, Syracuse.
Battery - (March) James Richards, Warsaw.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - (March) Sean Patrick, Warsaw.
Conversion - (January) Joel Brubaker, Claypool.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (November 2001) James W. Scott Jr., Claypool.
False Informing - (November 2001) Stacy E. Jones, Warsaw.
Being A Habitual Substance Abuser - (October 2001) Wayne Gronendyke, Cromwell.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Greenpoint Credit v. Dennis Goodrich, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $34,810.40 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and possession of collateral, with sale thereof to satisfy judgment.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA v. Linda R. White, East CR 1150N, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $16,592.36 due on charge account, plus court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts: Kristian L. Horn, Elkhart, $5,020.93, and Nancy A. Fruitt, West Wayne Street, South Whitley, $5,081.33.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Greenpoint Credit v. Arnold and Willa Pitts. Plaintiff awarded $26,173.01 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.
• Capital One Bank awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Darrin Kitson, $1,367.29; Pamela S. and Ronald Barnhart, $1,024.13; and Cheryl R. Swartz, $1,185.62.
• DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary Inc. v. Janice Gressley. Plaintiff awarded $5,115.23 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Ben and Mary Miller v. Guy Method. Plaintiffs awarded $2.5 million, plus interest and court costs.
• Matrix Capital Bank Teresa M. McElroy, Eric R. Workman and Key Bank USA/NA. Plaintiff awarded $57,964.80 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.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Josea Solorzano.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Dale R. and Cathy E. Love. Nov. 8.
• Joseph O. and Heather R. Slone. Father awarded custody of couple's three minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Nov. 12.
• Suzanne Kay (former name Hamilton restored) and Brandon James Biltz. Nov. 12.
• James E. and Brenda J. Wadkins. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $49 per week in child support. Nov. 12.
Other Action
• Mona L. Bishop and Vicki S. Music v. Amy Ann Eaton. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel J. Sigler presiding.
• Messer Construction v. Dean V. Kruse Foundation Inc. and Bunker Farms LLC.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• U.S. Bank/NA v. Christopher Geese, West Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw; Brian Payne, EMS T29 Lane, Leesburg; and unknown occupants at 418 W. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $52,628.44 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.
• National City Mortgage Co. v. Cy W. and Diana K. Floriana, North Webster; The Pacesetter Corp., Indianapolis; and CitiFinancial Services, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $68,323.04 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.
• Bank One/NA v. Gregory K. and Diana B. Miller, Crestlane Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $168,556.79 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.
• LaSalle Bank/NA v. Betty and Ted Taylor, East CR 450S, Warsaw, and Star Services of Delaware Inc. Plaintiff seeks $72,346.51 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.
Name Changes
• Ryan Arthur Mock and Rick James Mock seek to change their names to Ryan Arthur Smith and Rick James Smith, respectively.
Marriage Dissolution
Dawson
Angela and Shane F. Dawson, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. They were married March 23, 2002, and separated July 23, 2002. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Mark A. and Kristie L. Kauffman, et al. Plaintiff awarded $79,887.86 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.
• State Street Bank and Trust Co. v. Jeffrey W. Rhoades. Plaintiff awarded $92,128.49 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.
• The Provident Bank v. Ashley Pennington and Ford Motor Credit Co. Plaintiff awarded $75,575.12 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.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Ray Larimer Jr. Plaintiff awarded $45,403.58 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.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. John R. and Jacqueline S. Aalbregtse and Bank One/NA. Plaintiff awarded $21,500.04 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.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA v. David L. and Pamela A. Girouard, Advanta National Bank and Bank One/NA.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank v. William Rex Walbridge and Papakeechie Protective Association.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Billie Jo and Bradley W. Spratt. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $203 per week in child support. Nov. 12.
• Kristine and Keith Fleet Losey. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $178.50 per week in child support. Nov. 12.
• Debra A. and Robert O. Pilcher. Nov. 13.
• Robin R. and Ricky L. Trosper. Nov. 13.
• Linda Denise and Donald William Barber. Nov. 15.
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.
• Kevin Craig and Cheryl Craig, formerly known as Cheryl Grow and as Cheryl Thomas, 5475 Warsaw-Oswego Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $79,670. Debts: $96,789.
• Benjamin Crump, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $58,701. Debts: $95,762.
• Stephanie Faulkner, 1607 Walnut St., Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $7,173. Debts: $11,570.
• Rita Harrison, 149 EMS C27 Lane, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $137,125. Debts: $142,105.
• Julie Hoffer, 72046 CR 19, Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $131,850. Debts: $110,166.
• Thelma Miller, Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $21,729. Debts: $33,537.
• Mark Rice, 5230 W. Lakeview Park Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $53,600. Debts: $68,268.
• Gary Schmucker, 9435 W. CR 300N, Etna Green. Chapter 7. Assets: $62,887. Debts: $76,381.
• Arlie and Tara Walker, 1899 Ind. 19, Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,555. Debts: $23,398.
• Jennifer Ybarra, 920 Anchorage Road #59, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $10,520. Debts: $34,507. [[In-content Ad]]
Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Jerry L. Auer, 37, South Indiana Street, Warsaw, and Angela R. Cox, 32, Mishawaka.
• David Anthony Beall, 42, and Linda Denise Barber, 44, both of South Union Street, Warsaw.
• Kevin H. Dwyer, 51, North CR 60W, Milford, and Pamela S. Place, 43, West Section Street, Milford.
• Charles W. Martsolf, 75, East Ponderosa Drive, North Webster, and Wanda N. Stoner, 73, East Blacks Court, North Webster.
• Nicholas Scott Weaver, 24, and Tina Marie Yoder, 25, both of North Lake Street, Syracuse.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Hide-Away Hills Mobile Home Park v. Michael Privett. Plaintiff awarded $65.
• Kova Ag Products Inc. v. Velma Pinkerton. Plaintiff awarded $1,260.83.
• Steve and Amy Underwood v. Dewayne Busz. Plaintiff awarded $350.
• Gipper Development Co. LLC awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Richard Pierson, $1,560, and Jose Solorzano, $1,525.
• Danny Amburgey v. Naomi McCurdy. Plaintiff awarded $1,856.
• ERI Housing Inc. v. Chad M. Baldwin. Plaintiff awarded $547.43.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rick L. and Melissa G. Murphy, $1,451.87; Andrew and Marla A. Jennings, $1,362.68; Derrick J. and Rhonda J. Avery, $714.45; Jack R. Baldridge, $461.09; John E. Mattson, $516.32; William K. Jenkins, $452.82; and Angil Juday, $371.02.
• Betty Smith v. Martin Hernandez. Plaintiff awarded $241.
• Alden and Ron Stuckman v. Sally and Robert Nielbe. Plaintiffs awarded $2,225.
• Scherer Enterprises Inc. v. Tina Kadas Fletter. Plaintiff awarded $671.45.
• Cheryl Frid v. Jesse Fugate. Plaintiff awarded $200.
• Perma Advertising Co. Inc. v. Sonya Keener. Plaintiff awarded $850.89.
• American General Finance v. Joe M. Fuentes. Plaintiff awarded $666.02.
• Scott A. Boggs v. Amazon.com. Plaintiff awarded $455.25.
• Dana Federal Credit Union v. Rebecca L. Schrader. Plaintiff awarded $1,640.26.
• American General v. James A. Sizemore. Plaintiff awarded $2,236.09.
• NCO Financial Systems v. Thomas S. Armey. Plaintiff awarded $1,104.18.
• FSF Inc., doing business as First Step Finance, v. Daniel M. Christophel. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Credit Bureau of Wells Co. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Brenda and Michael Baker, $1,831.67; Scott Blevins, $439.05; Virginia Adair, $106.70; Phillip Amburgy, $344.26; Jefferey R. and Brenda Bagwell, $101.12; Douglas Sr. and Deborah Blanton, $104.94; Delbert Bolen, $169.38; Thomas L. Bradford, $547.67; Kenneth and Michelle Brewer, $933.69; Debra Carter, $172.95;
Also, Sean Carver, $84.43; Henry D. and Sally Charles, $184.75; Aimee Diemer, $89.64; Melody Anne Harding, $79.30; Shanan Cochran, $201.68; Angie Height, $365.27; Kathryn Kuhn, $917.50; David and Melissa Lindley, $725.46; and Enrique Marrufo, $151.87.
• Info Indiana v. Kenneth Worley. Plaintiff awarded $2,889.49.
• Ronel Systems Inc. v. Chad C. Spencer. Plaintiff awarded $627.76.
• Montrose Square Apartments Inc. v. Gerric D. Walker. Plaintiff awarded $696.61.
• Centennial Wireless awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Olivia Hart, $1,172.32; Jule Walker, $1,311.16; and Adam Prater, $937.80.
• Pedro Xique v. Rosa Sanches. Plaintiff awarded $120.
• Larry Dewitt v. Keith L. Enyeart Jr. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Warsaw Community Schools v. William and Tina Goble. Plaintiff awarded $240.26.
• Martin Financial Management v. Angel Mendoza. Plaintiff awarded $476.72.
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 $332.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Ben Boesenberg, Warsaw, and Sonya Patterson, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days were Cruz Serratos, Warsaw; Juan Alverez, Warsaw; and Jose Ochoa, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Stephanie A. Barker, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in April, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Christopher Alan Lee, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Leshia L. Cone, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in October 2001, sentenced to 240 days in jail and license suspended one year was Wayne Gronendyke, Cromwell.
Driving Under The Influence Of A Controlled Substance - Fined $50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Sean Patrick, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $132.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in September and license suspended 90 days was George Vires, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August and license suspended 90 days was Renford Thompson, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March and license suspended 180 days was Joshua Hawthorne, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in March and license suspended 180 days was Stephanie Palacios, also known as Stephanie R. Oberg, North Manchester.
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $50 in August was Juan Alverez, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop - Fined $100 in June and license suspended 180 days was Daniel Walters, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $132 in court costs:
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in September were Dale Jackson, Warsaw; Joshua Dirk, Winona Lake; and Steven Berlin, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July and license suspended 60 days was Sammie Guard, Nappanee.
Fined $25 in January was Joel Brubaker, Claypool.
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in August were Vernon Smith, Leesburg and Ronald Miller, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July was Donald Shepherd, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Jeffrey Sutton, Pierceton.
Fined $25 in March was Kenneth Case, Mentone.
Fined $71 in November 2001 and sentenced to six days in jail was James W. Scott Jr., Claypool.
Fined $50 in November 2001 was Benny Fitzpatrick, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $100 in May was Lisa Hendrickson, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in February was Timothy A. Dilley, Mentone.
Battery - Fined $100 in May was Auddie Lee Truex, Warsaw.
Fined $150 in March was Thomas L. Patterson, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in January was Joel Brubaker, Claypool.
False Informing - Fined $25 in March was Ron Collins, Cromwell.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $100 in March and license suspended 180 days was Frank M. Slabaugh, Syracuse.
Fined $100 in December, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Ward B. Manges, Syracuse.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $100 in February was James A. Richards, Warsaw.
Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) in October 2001 against Dan R. Harmon, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $82.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $27 in October were Tracie J. Fritcha, 26, Pierceton; Tara L. Myers, 18, Warsaw; Andrew T. Denlinger, 17, Warsaw; Nathan S. Dimmock, 16, Warsaw; Rachel M. Carson, 17, Warsaw; Ashley A. Davies, 18, Leesburg; Sowhad B. Rashid, 19, North Manchester; Danielle N. Yoder, 18, Silver Lake; Jamie N. Mathisen, 26, Pierceton; and Coleena K. Goebel, 47, Pierceton.
Fined $27 in September was Marco A. Hernandez, 19, North Webster.
Fined $27 in August was Jeremy Stidams, 23, Milford.
Fined $27 in April was Lucas F. Denney, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October were Brad S. Wilcox, 19, Etna Green; Hugo Melgoza, 32, Warsaw; Ronald E. Ringle, 49, Pierceton; Jennifer N. Orbik, 16, Syracuse; and Monica L. Goff, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September were Thomas J. Scott, 18, Warsaw; Justin R. Miner, 20, Warsaw; and Jennifer M. VanDyke, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in August was Heather L. Custer, 20, Leesburg.
Fined $12 in July was Robert L. Bell, 51, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in October was Justin S. Smith, 17, Pierceton.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in October were Maria Pacheco, 31, Bourbon, and Michael J. Kats, 29, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September were Charles H. Jones, 52, Warsaw, and Joseph L. Engelhaupt, 49, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in August was Amanda A. Brown, 19, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in October were Travis H. Harmon, 23, Warsaw; Joshua Petrillo, 29, Warsaw; and David B. Brumbaugh, 45, Winona Lake.
Failure To Yield At Through Highway - Fined $7 in October was Robin M. Smith, 18, Pierceton.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in October were Juan E. Patino, 20, Warsaw, and Brian W. Watson, 20, Warsaw.
No License In Possession - Fined $7 in October were Aurelio Hernandez, 35, Winona Lake, and Amber D. Pifer, 21, Warsaw.
Failure To Stop For A Train Signal - Fined $7 in October was Benjamin M. Plikerd, 24, Syracuse.
Disregarding A Traffic Control Device - Fined $7 in October was Cameron H. Williams, 29, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $25 in October was Devin R. Heldenbrand, 18, Leesburg.
Fined $50 in October was Rodney W. Dean, 45, Winona Lake.
Fined $50 in August was Brain J. Lowry, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Brett A.Kneller, 25, Warsaw.
Passing In Violation Of Signs Or Markings - Fined $7 in October was Stephanie L. Farrell, 27, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Flashing Signal - Fined $7 in October was Crystal J. Tezekjian, 22, Warsaw.
Illegal Display Of Blue Light - Fined $25 in July was Jonathan N. Vargas, 25, Warsaw.
False Or Fictitious Registration - Fined $7 in January was Oscar Jimenez, 23, Warsaw.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in January was Oscar Jimenez, 23, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $82 in court costs:
Expired Motorboat Registration - Fined $7 in October was Larry D. Sult, 57, Syracuse.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - Fined $100 in September were Matthew G. Wagoner, 17, Pierceton, and Barry M. Eppley, 22, Leesburg.
Fined $100 in May was Joshua W. Newsome, 20, Mentone.
Fined $50 in March was Sean M. Patrick, 19, Warsaw.
Pulling Kneeboarder Without Observer - Fined $7 in September was Ryan S. Helser, 26, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in October were Christopher D. Geese, 25, Warsaw; Roger K. Hill, 39, Warsaw; Giles L. Neer, 46, Akron; Jennifer L. Farmer, 25, Pierceton; Sandra L. Mayhew, 42, Mentone; Dennis L. Bever, 47, Claypool; Trey L. Eaton, 18, Claypool; Stephanie L. Farrell, 27, Warsaw; Jeffery J. Wood, 19, Warsaw; Sally J. Hammond, 43, Etna Green; Cheryl L. Connor, 57, Rochester; Jamel G. Meerzo, 20, Warsaw; and Stephanie A. Foreman, 23, North Manchester.
Fined $20 in September were Debra S. Hasse, 42, Syracuse, and Kathy M. Carpenter, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in August were Sheena L. Deaton, 23, Warsaw, and Terra R. Blair, 18, South Whitley.
Fined $20 in June was Julie D. Hubbell, 28, Syracuse.
Child Restraint Violation - Fined $25 in October were Paula D. Warren, 36, Cromwell; Angela R. Whisman, 34, Warsaw; and Creta Byler, 44, Etna Green.
Judgment in October against Clark Davis Jr., 37, Warsaw, and Franklyn L. Martin II, 39, Bourbon.
Judgment in September against Mary E. Hochstetler, 33, Nappanee.
Fined $25 in July was Cassandra L. Hampton, 15, Milford.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving While Suspended - (August) Jose Ochoa, Warsaw; (April) Joshua B. Hawthorne, Winona Lake.
Check Deception - (July) Amanda White, North Webster; (June) Jerry R. Hyde Jr., North Webster; (March) Cathy Randall, Etna Green; (February) Jennifer May, Pierceton; (November 2001) Larry Rose, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - (April) Stephanie A. Barker, Leesburg; (March) Sean Patrick, Warsaw.
Possession Of Paraphernalia - (April) Jason P. Halsey, Syracuse.
Battery - (March) James Richards, Warsaw.
Visiting A Common Nuisance - (March) Sean Patrick, Warsaw.
Conversion - (January) Joel Brubaker, Claypool.
Resisting Law Enforcement - (November 2001) James W. Scott Jr., Claypool.
False Informing - (November 2001) Stacy E. Jones, Warsaw.
Being A Habitual Substance Abuser - (October 2001) Wayne Gronendyke, Cromwell.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Greenpoint Credit v. Dennis Goodrich, West CR 250S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $34,810.40 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and possession of collateral, with sale thereof to satisfy judgment.
• Citibank (South Dakota)/NA v. Linda R. White, East CR 1150N, Milford. Plaintiff seeks $16,592.36 due on charge account, plus court costs.
• CreditMax Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts: Kristian L. Horn, Elkhart, $5,020.93, and Nancy A. Fruitt, West Wayne Street, South Whitley, $5,081.33.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Greenpoint Credit v. Arnold and Willa Pitts. Plaintiff awarded $26,173.01 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.
• Capital One Bank awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs, against the following people: Darrin Kitson, $1,367.29; Pamela S. and Ronald Barnhart, $1,024.13; and Cheryl R. Swartz, $1,185.62.
• DeLaughter-McKee Mortuary Inc. v. Janice Gressley. Plaintiff awarded $5,115.23 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Ben and Mary Miller v. Guy Method. Plaintiffs awarded $2.5 million, plus interest and court costs.
• Matrix Capital Bank Teresa M. McElroy, Eric R. Workman and Key Bank USA/NA. Plaintiff awarded $57,964.80 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.
Dismissal
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Josea Solorzano.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Dale R. and Cathy E. Love. Nov. 8.
• Joseph O. and Heather R. Slone. Father awarded custody of couple's three minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Nov. 12.
• Suzanne Kay (former name Hamilton restored) and Brandon James Biltz. Nov. 12.
• James E. and Brenda J. Wadkins. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $49 per week in child support. Nov. 12.
Other Action
• Mona L. Bishop and Vicki S. Music v. Amy Ann Eaton. This case is referred to mediation, with Daniel J. Sigler presiding.
• Messer Construction v. Dean V. Kruse Foundation Inc. and Bunker Farms LLC.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• U.S. Bank/NA v. Christopher Geese, West Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw; Brian Payne, EMS T29 Lane, Leesburg; and unknown occupants at 418 W. Fort Wayne St., Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $52,628.44 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.
• National City Mortgage Co. v. Cy W. and Diana K. Floriana, North Webster; The Pacesetter Corp., Indianapolis; and CitiFinancial Services, Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $68,323.04 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.
• Bank One/NA v. Gregory K. and Diana B. Miller, Crestlane Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $168,556.79 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.
• LaSalle Bank/NA v. Betty and Ted Taylor, East CR 450S, Warsaw, and Star Services of Delaware Inc. Plaintiff seeks $72,346.51 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.
Name Changes
• Ryan Arthur Mock and Rick James Mock seek to change their names to Ryan Arthur Smith and Rick James Smith, respectively.
Marriage Dissolution
Dawson
Angela and Shane F. Dawson, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. They were married March 23, 2002, and separated July 23, 2002. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Mark A. and Kristie L. Kauffman, et al. Plaintiff awarded $79,887.86 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.
• State Street Bank and Trust Co. v. Jeffrey W. Rhoades. Plaintiff awarded $92,128.49 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.
• The Provident Bank v. Ashley Pennington and Ford Motor Credit Co. Plaintiff awarded $75,575.12 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.
• Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. v. Ray Larimer Jr. Plaintiff awarded $45,403.58 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.
• First Federal Savings Bank v. John R. and Jacqueline S. Aalbregtse and Bank One/NA. Plaintiff awarded $21,500.04 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.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Bankers Trust Co. of California/NA v. David L. and Pamela A. Girouard, Advanta National Bank and Bank One/NA.
• Mutual Federal Savings Bank v. William Rex Walbridge and Papakeechie Protective Association.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Billie Jo and Bradley W. Spratt. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $203 per week in child support. Nov. 12.
• Kristine and Keith Fleet Losey. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $178.50 per week in child support. Nov. 12.
• Debra A. and Robert O. Pilcher. Nov. 13.
• Robin R. and Ricky L. Trosper. Nov. 13.
• Linda Denise and Donald William Barber. Nov. 15.
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.
• Kevin Craig and Cheryl Craig, formerly known as Cheryl Grow and as Cheryl Thomas, 5475 Warsaw-Oswego Road, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $79,670. Debts: $96,789.
• Benjamin Crump, Claypool. Chapter 7. Assets: $58,701. Debts: $95,762.
• Stephanie Faulkner, 1607 Walnut St., Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $7,173. Debts: $11,570.
• Rita Harrison, 149 EMS C27 Lane, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $137,125. Debts: $142,105.
• Julie Hoffer, 72046 CR 19, Milford. Chapter 7. Assets: $131,850. Debts: $110,166.
• Thelma Miller, Silver Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $21,729. Debts: $33,537.
• Mark Rice, 5230 W. Lakeview Park Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $53,600. Debts: $68,268.
• Gary Schmucker, 9435 W. CR 300N, Etna Green. Chapter 7. Assets: $62,887. Debts: $76,381.
• Arlie and Tara Walker, 1899 Ind. 19, Bourbon. Chapter 7. Assets: $3,555. Debts: $23,398.
• Jennifer Ybarra, 920 Anchorage Road #59, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $10,520. Debts: $34,507. [[In-content Ad]]
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