Times-Union Court News 12-21-1999
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Edmund E. Richards Jr., 46, East Market Street, Warsaw, and April L. Haab, 30, 15th Street, Winona Lake.
• Kenneth B. Bowling, 45, and Leisa A. Slater, 33, both of East High Street, Atwood.
• Thomas Lopez, 28, and Candace Jill Morris, 26, both of EMS T26 Lane, Leesburg.
• Roberto Aguilar, 42, and Sheila Collins, 32, both of Suburban Acres, Warsaw.
• Robert Joseph Springer, 20, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw, and Trina Sue Reffitt, 19, South McClellan Street, Warsaw.
• Federico Presteguin, 30, Fort Wayne, and Nivia Lizeth Sanchez, 23, LaVista Drive, Warsaw.
• Donald H. Beer Jr., 44, North CR 250E, Milford, and Nancy L. Bradley, 48, Milford.
• Donald R. Magnus, 38, South CR 700E, North Manchester, and Deborah L. Beatty, 39, East Market Street, Warsaw.
• Anthony G. Davis, 37, and Tamra L. Bruner, 34, both of Lydia Drive, Warsaw.
• Jack A. Warren, 48, Jefferson Street, Silver Lake, and Kerri L. Frantz, 37, Silver Lake.
• John David Buchen, 28, and Jodi Lynn Pranger, 32, both of North Etna Street, Etna Green.
• Mikel L. Johnson, 39, and Dawn D. Slone, 30, both of Pelican Way Claypool, Claypool.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dean C. Griffith, $384.03; Amy Green, $188.14; Stephen F. Henwood, judgment; Alfred and Mindy Howard, $481.43; Terry Popenfoose, $88.06; Barbara Ramenda, $219.56; Charles Burgess, $117.39; Christine M. Feldman, $410.17; Jacqualine S. Foltz, $299.46; Patricia J. Grable, $222.60; and Jesse W. Ferguson, $20.22.
• Mary Thrasher vs. David C. and Lisa M. Schott. Plaintiff awarded $310.
• Danny Amburgey vs. Paul Adams. Plaintiff awarded $880.
• Premier Associates Realtors vs. Douglas A. and Kay F. Cowdin. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.
• Steven J. Hoagburg, DDS, vs. Ronald K. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $200.
• AAA Acceptance Corp. vs. Cathy Adkins. Plaintiff awarded $161.67.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Aggie Hamilton, $205.74, and Bourbon Dairy Queen and Jim and Jeanne Salisbury, $456.70.
• Main Channel Marina Inc. vs. Rosemary F. Schrank. Plaintiff awarded $330.69.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Pauline H. Hoover, $1,164; Eddie D. and Mona Case, $557.89; Carrie Gaff, $174.82; Ellis K. Adams, $187.42; Billy E. McNeely, $1,414.46; Sandra A. Miller Harrell, $924.45; Billie Houtz, $344.79; Casi J. Leland, $2,303.43; Paul Radcliffe, $695.70; Kevin Schlemmer, $2,162.98; Carol Tacket, $1,683.67; Harriet Young, $1,178.21; Ronnie R. and Patsy Spranger, $794.17; Trina Menzie, $2,046.81; and Josephine Fields, $612.72.
• Donna Kay LaFollette vs. Gary Lynn Morgan. Plaintiff awarded personal property.
• Linda Norman vs. Mikel L. Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $1,563.56.
• Warsaw Place Apartments vs. Ken Gilgenberg and Derrick Chromchak. Plaintiff awarded $658.
• Glen Ruch awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kari Herrera, $411.74, and Tim Ambers, $1,123.68.
• Central Indiana-Illinois Trucking Inc. vs. Melvin Keplinger. Plaintiff awarded $872.89 or return of auto within 10 days.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Donald King, Etna Green.
Fined $25 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 90 days was Hector Sanchez, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 90 days was Michael Miller, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 90 days was Terry Masterson, Claypool.
Fined $49.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 90 days was Jason Schaefer, Silver Lake.
Driving While Under The Influence Of A Controlled Substance - Fined $100 in October and license suspended 90 days was Gerardo Franco, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in October and license suspended 90 days was Richard Martin, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) against and license suspended 90 days was Marion Beezely, Silver Lake.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Battery - Fined $100 in October and given a 180-day suspended jail term was Steven Lecount, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August was Tammy Ault, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December 1998 was Richard Keplinger, Cromwell.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in October were Brandon Roberts, Warsaw; Kellie Parcels, Warsaw; and Angela Cox, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Rebecca Stutzman, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in October and license suspended 180 days was Daniel Wrenn, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $100 in September was Robert Webb Johnson, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Ascencion Perez, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was Kirk Lecount, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March and given a 180-day suspended jail sentence was Jeffery Hiner, North Webster.
Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) in May against and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Suzanne Bubb, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in December 1998 and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Tim Reber, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $49.50 in October was Joseph C. Simmons, 48, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December was Roberta E. Craft, 36, Rochester.
Fined $27 in November were Dominic J. Fisher, 16, Leesburg; Melinda M. Oliver, 20, Warsaw; David L. Hall, 27, Pierceton; Trenton D. Myers, 17, North Webster; Alyson L. Frantz, 18, South Whitley; and Jason R. Goble, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October was Joshua M. Berger, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in July was Mike Curran, 31, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December were Kimberly A. Dugan, 16, Leesburg; Cory J. Truex, 18, Warsaw; Kurt S. Kaufman, 29, North Manchester; Michael A. Bosz, 19, Winona Lake; Paula R. Shuey, 25, Warsaw; Heather D. Hoffman, 28, Rochester; and Nicolasa Marquez, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November were Tasha N. Sahagun, 21, Warsaw; Ray F. Belcher, 30, Warsaw; Gerald G. Hochstetler, 37, Warsaw; Victoria Snyder, 51, Syracuse; Charles A. Woodling, 48, Warsaw; Quinn W. Olinger, 21, North Manchester; Justin A. Howell, 18, Warsaw; Scot A. Karbach, 37, North Webster; Jessica L. Marshall, 19, Milford; Masaru Takamori, 73, Warsaw;
Also, Glen E. Miller, 18, Nappanee; Carol S. Prater, 42, Mentone; Michelle Hewitt, 25, Pierceton; Jamie R. Losee, 27, Warsaw; James C. Graff, 17, Syracuse; Yong H. Harbes, 49, Milford; Christopher R. Anderson, 27, Warsaw; Ramon G. Duenas, 30, Winona Lake; Russell W. Alexander, 32, Tippecanoe; and Charles M. Hall, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October was Mary E. Hairrell, 27, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in August was Quincy L. Stover, 21, Mentone.
Fined $12 in May were Matthew A. Hunter, 26, Warsaw, and Sean W. Koos, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December were Sally K. Thomas, 47, North Webster, and Chad E. Olson, 18, Milford.
Fined $7 in November were Lora B. Oaks, 32, Warsaw; Donald P. Dill, 22, Cromwell; Daniel L. Purkey, 31, Rochester; and Jeffrey Owens, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Chrystal J. Anderson, 26, Syracuse.
No Registration -Fined $7 in December was Dennis A. Gray, 57, Silver Lake.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in December was Ed Prater, 76, Silver Lake.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in November were Benjamin W. Miller, 17, Larwill; Armando R.Martinez, 21, Mentone; and Shanna L. Miller, 18, Syracuse.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in November were Todd E. Manns, 32, Warsaw; Salvador Lopez, 55, Warsaw; Daniel Lopez, 23, Warsaw; and Angela M. Morgan, 26, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in November were Loretta L. Abbott, 26, Burket, and Daniel Lopez, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Vincent J. Johnson, 33, Warsaw.
Improper Bumper Height - Fined $7 in November was Raul Castillo, 24, Milford.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in November were Michael R. Marsh, 17, Warsaw, and Stephen J. McMaster, 33, Claypool.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in November was Scott T. Yoder, 25, Warsaw.
Improper Motorcycle Passenger - Fined $7 in October was Brandon A. Rice, 38, Warsaw.
Violation Of Window Tint - Fined $7 in October was Roberto Ayala, 36, Winona Lake.
No Motorcycle Endorsement - Fined $17 in September was Marion E. Beezley, 19, Silver Lake.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess A Hunting License - Fined $7 in November was Richard L. Brooks, 25, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December were Mary L. Titus, 49, Warsaw; Travis D. Hughes, 16, Syracuse; Robert W. Wright, 58, Milford; Ryan Wolfe, 16, Warsaw; and Matthew A. Lucas, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in November were Jesus Lara, 21, Warsaw; Lisa M. Reeser, 18, Claypool; and Hazel Schultz, 29, Claypool.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Battery - (November) Jason Stalder, Warsaw.
Check Deception - (November) Loretta Downton, Warsaw; (October) Tim Myers, Warsaw; (August) Loretta Downton, Warsaw (two counts); (February) Loretta Downton, Warsaw; (December 1998) DAvid Hazelwood, Mentone.
Possession Of Marijuana - (October) Gerardo Franco, Winona Lake; (June) Rebecca Stutzman, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - (October) Steven Moran, Warsaw; (March) Jeffery Hiner, North Webster.
Public Intoxication - (June) Lynn Ann Gottschalk, Winona Lake.
Conversion - (December 1998) Tom Kistler, Mentone.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (December) Daniel B. Smith, 35, Warsaw; (November) Richard A. Dull, 66, Syracuse; Marvin W. Retzler, 45, Winona Lake; Michelle R. Richards, 24, Warsaw; Mary F. Aker, 42, Warsaw; (June) Rustina J. Berry, 38, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• LDP Excavating and General Contacting Inc. vs. Plantation Homes Inc., North Detroit Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,950 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Montgomery Ward Credit Corp. vs. Eric J. and Connie M. Parrow, Franklin Street, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $4,384.68 due on account, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Leah D. Jones, Meadowview Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,415.04 due on assigned account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• First National Bank of Chicago vs. Christina Lynn and Shawn P. Conwell, North Clemente Court, Warsaw, and Warsaw Women's Center Inc., Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $84,020.41 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.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California vs. David A. Brinegar and John and Jane Doe, all of Dixie Drive, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $93,735.65 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.
• Mercury Finance Co. vs. Robert and Cherie McKinzie, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,822 due on contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Debra Rapsavage, North Tepee Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,000.61 due on agreement, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Johnny K. and Janet S. Huff, Oakland Drive, Warsaw, $3,600.38, and Roderick E. Blankenship, Sandra Lane, Winona Lake, $5,731.63.
• Stephen Rogers, doing business as Apple Antiques, vs. F.I. Saemann Foundation. Plaintiff seek an unspecified amount to compensate for loss of property and profits, plus attorney fees. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• National City Bank vs. Ron and Brenda Whitaker, Rt. 1, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $8,590.17 due on lease agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Household Finance Corp. vs. Roger Conley, West CR 900S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $4,253.71 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Sara E. Biller, West CR 550N, Warsaw, $2,111.31; John Tuttle, Columbia City, $1,433; Daniel Fisher, North Meridian Road, Rochester, $5,696; Carol Bauer, Huntington, $1,329.42; and Bret Bowling, Lapaz, $2,584.20.
Marriage Dissolutions
Ernest
Toni L. Ernest, East South Barbee Drive, Pierceton, and James L. Ernest, Kosciusko County. They were married Aug. 5, 1989, and separated Dec. 7, 1999. There are two minor children.
Puckett
Barbara Puckett, North CR 100E, Warsaw, and Bill Puckett, South Main Street, North Webster. They were married Dec. 7, 1996, and separated Oct. 4, 1999. There are no minor children.
Spurgeon
Susan T. Spurgeon, Colonial Drive, Warsaw, and Paul L. Spurgeon, Oak Glen Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 20, 1974, and separated Dec. 8, 1999. There are no minor children.
Yzaguirre
Arica and Robert Yzaguirre, North Sir Gallahad, Cromwell. They were married July 2, 1989, and separated Dec. 1, 1999. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Shawn A. and Carrie A. Ousley. Plaintiff awarded $8,636.35 by default, plus court costs.
• National City Bank, Indiana, successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Frank and Luann Hale. Plaintiff awarded $5,744.15 by default.
• Grange Mutual Insurance Co. vs. Ivan Andrade. Plaintiff awarded $7,223.74 by default.
• American Investment Bank, now known as Tranex Credit Corp., awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs: Beth Kennedy, $4,866.46, and Donald and Marjorie Caverley, $9,111.46.
• Star Financial Bank vs. Jennifer Bell. Plaintiff awarded $6,661.80 by default, plus court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Marylou Naibauer. Plaintiff awarded $2,960.20 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Grange Insurance Companies (subrogee of Mark and Linda Price) vs. John Young. Plaintiff awarded $3,781 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Walmer Supply Inc. vs. Steve Clodfelter, doing business as Air & Heat Services. Plaintiff awarded $21,224.10 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Frances Slocum Bank vs. Donald and Lisa Sutter.
Marriage Dissolutions
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Rosemary and Gary Allen Price.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Homeside Lending, formerly known as Bancboston Mortgage Corp., vs. Marsha J. and Delbert E. Eikenberry, North CR 800E, Syracuse, and Check Protection Systems, Laporte. Plaintiff seeks $59,901.24 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.
• State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. (subrogee of Steven Keene) vs. Monica Kay Morrow, West CR 900S, Akron. Plaintiff seeks $4,809.53 as paid to Keene after an April 7, 1999, auto accident at the intersection of Ranch Road and Ind. 15. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Performance Contracting Group Inc. vs. Joseph F. Olivares, East Waco Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an injunction barring Olivares from calling any of the offices of the plaintiff or its subsidiaries, from coming on the premises of any offices or from contacting any current or former officers, directors or employees by telephone or in person.
• U.S. Bank National Association vs. Joseph E. and Stephanie J. Walton, North Broadway Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $36,450.03 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.
Marriage Dissolutions
Adams
Yvonne and Melvin Adams Jr., Sue Street, Warsaw. They were married April 19, 1989, and separated Dec. 3, 1999. There are three minor children.
Balch
Sandra K. Balch, Nye Street, Warsaw,and William E. Balch II, Windsor, N.Y. They were married Feb. 5, 1989, and separated Aug. 11, 1999. There are no minor children.
Bell
Patricia Bell, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, and David Bell, New Castle. They were married June 12, 1999, and separated July 20, 1999. There are no minor children.
Blevins
Daniel R. and Rebecca Blevins, North Camelot Trail, Milford. They were married Nv. 9, 1990, and separated July 15, 1999. There are no minor children.
Rojas/Boen
Ivonne Elaine Hurst, East Smith Street, Warsaw, and Leslie J. Boen, Leduc, Alberta, Canada. They were married April 20, 1996, and separated Aug. 19, 1998. There are two minor children.
Wagoner
Megan R. Wagoner, Dot Street, Warsaw, and Thomas B. Wagoner, South Harris Street, Bourbon. They were married June 21, 1996, and separated Oct. 2, 1999. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank vs. Chad W. Pettigrew. Plaintiff awarded $9,136.86 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Federal National Mortgage Association vs. Staci S. Smith and First Card/FCC National. Plaintiff awarded $58,446.84 by default, plus costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• The Bank of New York vs. Franklin D. and Lu Ann Hale, et al. Plaintiff awarded $86,415.92 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Jeffrey L. and Carol M. Hazy vs. Philip A. and V. Irene Whiteman. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Thomas L. Rorison vs. Zimmer Rowland Associates Inc.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Midland Mortgage Co. vs. Roger D. Landis.
• National City Mortgage Co. vs. Chad W. and Bobbi J. Pettigrew.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Randall S.and Lisa M. Barber. Dec. 8.
• Kathy L. and Ervin G. Slone. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $120 per week in child support. Dec. 9.
• Thomas Hobart and Deborah L. (former name Best restored). Dec. 10.
• Katina and Dennis Jones. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $143 per week in child support. Dec. 15.
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Ricky G. and Shelly Y. Bowling.
Other Action
• Jeffrey D. Oswalt's request for a probation driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Donald and Melissa Eppenbaugh, 1692 E. CR 200N, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $21,008. Debts: $42,676.
• Jonathon and June George, 1403 Sunday Lane, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $47,412. Debts: $129,500.
• Steven and Kristina Komon, 69029 CR 9, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $20,500. Debts: $39,202.
• Michael and Angela Morgan, 425 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $14,812. Debts: $29,334.
• Kamilla Slone, 8919 E. Backwater Road, North Webster. Chapter 7. Assets: $835. Debts: $37,485.
• Lonnie Jr. and Bobbi Turner, 2798 S. Country Club Road #13, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $59,325. Debts: $86,416.
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Edmund E. Richards Jr., 46, East Market Street, Warsaw, and April L. Haab, 30, 15th Street, Winona Lake.
• Kenneth B. Bowling, 45, and Leisa A. Slater, 33, both of East High Street, Atwood.
• Thomas Lopez, 28, and Candace Jill Morris, 26, both of EMS T26 Lane, Leesburg.
• Roberto Aguilar, 42, and Sheila Collins, 32, both of Suburban Acres, Warsaw.
• Robert Joseph Springer, 20, Tippecanoe Drive, Warsaw, and Trina Sue Reffitt, 19, South McClellan Street, Warsaw.
• Federico Presteguin, 30, Fort Wayne, and Nivia Lizeth Sanchez, 23, LaVista Drive, Warsaw.
• Donald H. Beer Jr., 44, North CR 250E, Milford, and Nancy L. Bradley, 48, Milford.
• Donald R. Magnus, 38, South CR 700E, North Manchester, and Deborah L. Beatty, 39, East Market Street, Warsaw.
• Anthony G. Davis, 37, and Tamra L. Bruner, 34, both of Lydia Drive, Warsaw.
• Jack A. Warren, 48, Jefferson Street, Silver Lake, and Kerri L. Frantz, 37, Silver Lake.
• John David Buchen, 28, and Jodi Lynn Pranger, 32, both of North Etna Street, Etna Green.
• Mikel L. Johnson, 39, and Dawn D. Slone, 30, both of Pelican Way Claypool, Claypool.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• North Webster-Tippecanoe Township Emergency Medical Service awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Dean C. Griffith, $384.03; Amy Green, $188.14; Stephen F. Henwood, judgment; Alfred and Mindy Howard, $481.43; Terry Popenfoose, $88.06; Barbara Ramenda, $219.56; Charles Burgess, $117.39; Christine M. Feldman, $410.17; Jacqualine S. Foltz, $299.46; Patricia J. Grable, $222.60; and Jesse W. Ferguson, $20.22.
• Mary Thrasher vs. David C. and Lisa M. Schott. Plaintiff awarded $310.
• Danny Amburgey vs. Paul Adams. Plaintiff awarded $880.
• Premier Associates Realtors vs. Douglas A. and Kay F. Cowdin. Plaintiff awarded $1,000.
• Steven J. Hoagburg, DDS, vs. Ronald K. Smith. Plaintiff awarded $200.
• AAA Acceptance Corp. vs. Cathy Adkins. Plaintiff awarded $161.67.
• Martin Financial Management awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Aggie Hamilton, $205.74, and Bourbon Dairy Queen and Jim and Jeanne Salisbury, $456.70.
• Main Channel Marina Inc. vs. Rosemary F. Schrank. Plaintiff awarded $330.69.
• Financial Services of Whitley County awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Pauline H. Hoover, $1,164; Eddie D. and Mona Case, $557.89; Carrie Gaff, $174.82; Ellis K. Adams, $187.42; Billy E. McNeely, $1,414.46; Sandra A. Miller Harrell, $924.45; Billie Houtz, $344.79; Casi J. Leland, $2,303.43; Paul Radcliffe, $695.70; Kevin Schlemmer, $2,162.98; Carol Tacket, $1,683.67; Harriet Young, $1,178.21; Ronnie R. and Patsy Spranger, $794.17; Trina Menzie, $2,046.81; and Josephine Fields, $612.72.
• Donna Kay LaFollette vs. Gary Lynn Morgan. Plaintiff awarded personal property.
• Linda Norman vs. Mikel L. Johnson. Plaintiff awarded $1,563.56.
• Warsaw Place Apartments vs. Ken Gilgenberg and Derrick Chromchak. Plaintiff awarded $658.
• Glen Ruch awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Kari Herrera, $411.74, and Tim Ambers, $1,123.68.
• Central Indiana-Illinois Trucking Inc. vs. Melvin Keplinger. Plaintiff awarded $872.89 or return of auto within 10 days.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $25 in November, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Donald King, Etna Green.
Fined $25 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 90 days was Hector Sanchez, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 90 days was Michael Miller, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 90 days was Terry Masterson, Claypool.
Fined $49.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 90 days was Jason Schaefer, Silver Lake.
Driving While Under The Influence Of A Controlled Substance - Fined $100 in October and license suspended 90 days was Gerardo Franco, Winona Lake.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving While Suspended - Fined $100 in October and license suspended 90 days was Richard Martin, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) against and license suspended 90 days was Marion Beezely, Silver Lake.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Battery - Fined $100 in October and given a 180-day suspended jail term was Steven Lecount, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in August was Tammy Ault, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December 1998 was Richard Keplinger, Cromwell.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in October were Brandon Roberts, Warsaw; Kellie Parcels, Warsaw; and Angela Cox, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in June was Rebecca Stutzman, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $50 in October and license suspended 180 days was Daniel Wrenn, Warsaw.
Public Intoxication - Fined $100 in September was Robert Webb Johnson, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Ascencion Perez, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April was Kirk Lecount, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in March and given a 180-day suspended jail sentence was Jeffery Hiner, North Webster.
Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) in May against and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Suzanne Bubb, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in December 1998 and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Tim Reber, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $49.50 in October was Joseph C. Simmons, 48, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December was Roberta E. Craft, 36, Rochester.
Fined $27 in November were Dominic J. Fisher, 16, Leesburg; Melinda M. Oliver, 20, Warsaw; David L. Hall, 27, Pierceton; Trenton D. Myers, 17, North Webster; Alyson L. Frantz, 18, South Whitley; and Jason R. Goble, 16, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in October was Joshua M. Berger, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in July was Mike Curran, 31, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December were Kimberly A. Dugan, 16, Leesburg; Cory J. Truex, 18, Warsaw; Kurt S. Kaufman, 29, North Manchester; Michael A. Bosz, 19, Winona Lake; Paula R. Shuey, 25, Warsaw; Heather D. Hoffman, 28, Rochester; and Nicolasa Marquez, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in November were Tasha N. Sahagun, 21, Warsaw; Ray F. Belcher, 30, Warsaw; Gerald G. Hochstetler, 37, Warsaw; Victoria Snyder, 51, Syracuse; Charles A. Woodling, 48, Warsaw; Quinn W. Olinger, 21, North Manchester; Justin A. Howell, 18, Warsaw; Scot A. Karbach, 37, North Webster; Jessica L. Marshall, 19, Milford; Masaru Takamori, 73, Warsaw;
Also, Glen E. Miller, 18, Nappanee; Carol S. Prater, 42, Mentone; Michelle Hewitt, 25, Pierceton; Jamie R. Losee, 27, Warsaw; James C. Graff, 17, Syracuse; Yong H. Harbes, 49, Milford; Christopher R. Anderson, 27, Warsaw; Ramon G. Duenas, 30, Winona Lake; Russell W. Alexander, 32, Tippecanoe; and Charles M. Hall, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in October was Mary E. Hairrell, 27, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in August was Quincy L. Stover, 21, Mentone.
Fined $12 in May were Matthew A. Hunter, 26, Warsaw, and Sean W. Koos, 28, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December were Sally K. Thomas, 47, North Webster, and Chad E. Olson, 18, Milford.
Fined $7 in November were Lora B. Oaks, 32, Warsaw; Donald P. Dill, 22, Cromwell; Daniel L. Purkey, 31, Rochester; and Jeffrey Owens, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Chrystal J. Anderson, 26, Syracuse.
No Registration -Fined $7 in December was Dennis A. Gray, 57, Silver Lake.
Unsafe Movement - Fined $7 in December was Ed Prater, 76, Silver Lake.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in November were Benjamin W. Miller, 17, Larwill; Armando R.Martinez, 21, Mentone; and Shanna L. Miller, 18, Syracuse.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in November were Todd E. Manns, 32, Warsaw; Salvador Lopez, 55, Warsaw; Daniel Lopez, 23, Warsaw; and Angela M. Morgan, 26, Warsaw.
False Registration - Fined $7 in November were Loretta L. Abbott, 26, Burket, and Daniel Lopez, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Vincent J. Johnson, 33, Warsaw.
Improper Bumper Height - Fined $7 in November was Raul Castillo, 24, Milford.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in November were Michael R. Marsh, 17, Warsaw, and Stephen J. McMaster, 33, Claypool.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in November was Scott T. Yoder, 25, Warsaw.
Improper Motorcycle Passenger - Fined $7 in October was Brandon A. Rice, 38, Warsaw.
Violation Of Window Tint - Fined $7 in October was Roberto Ayala, 36, Winona Lake.
No Motorcycle Endorsement - Fined $17 in September was Marion E. Beezley, 19, Silver Lake.
The following people also paid $75 in court costs:
Failure To Possess A Hunting License - Fined $7 in November was Richard L. Brooks, 25, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December were Mary L. Titus, 49, Warsaw; Travis D. Hughes, 16, Syracuse; Robert W. Wright, 58, Milford; Ryan Wolfe, 16, Warsaw; and Matthew A. Lucas, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $20 in November were Jesus Lara, 21, Warsaw; Lisa M. Reeser, 18, Claypool; and Hazel Schultz, 29, Claypool.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Battery - (November) Jason Stalder, Warsaw.
Check Deception - (November) Loretta Downton, Warsaw; (October) Tim Myers, Warsaw; (August) Loretta Downton, Warsaw (two counts); (February) Loretta Downton, Warsaw; (December 1998) DAvid Hazelwood, Mentone.
Possession Of Marijuana - (October) Gerardo Franco, Winona Lake; (June) Rebecca Stutzman, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - (October) Steven Moran, Warsaw; (March) Jeffery Hiner, North Webster.
Public Intoxication - (June) Lynn Ann Gottschalk, Winona Lake.
Conversion - (December 1998) Tom Kistler, Mentone.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (December) Daniel B. Smith, 35, Warsaw; (November) Richard A. Dull, 66, Syracuse; Marvin W. Retzler, 45, Winona Lake; Michelle R. Richards, 24, Warsaw; Mary F. Aker, 42, Warsaw; (June) Rustina J. Berry, 38, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• LDP Excavating and General Contacting Inc. vs. Plantation Homes Inc., North Detroit Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,950 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Montgomery Ward Credit Corp. vs. Eric J. and Connie M. Parrow, Franklin Street, Nappanee. Plaintiff seeks $4,384.68 due on account, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. vs. Leah D. Jones, Meadowview Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $5,415.04 due on assigned account, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• First National Bank of Chicago vs. Christina Lynn and Shawn P. Conwell, North Clemente Court, Warsaw, and Warsaw Women's Center Inc., Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $84,020.41 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.
• Bankers Trust Co. of California vs. David A. Brinegar and John and Jane Doe, all of Dixie Drive, North Webster. Plaintiff seeks $93,735.65 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.
• Mercury Finance Co. vs. Robert and Cherie McKinzie, North CR 175E, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $5,822 due on contract, plus attorney fees and court costs.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union vs. Debra Rapsavage, North Tepee Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $1,000.61 due on agreement, plus interest, $500 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on contracts, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs: Johnny K. and Janet S. Huff, Oakland Drive, Warsaw, $3,600.38, and Roderick E. Blankenship, Sandra Lane, Winona Lake, $5,731.63.
• Stephen Rogers, doing business as Apple Antiques, vs. F.I. Saemann Foundation. Plaintiff seek an unspecified amount to compensate for loss of property and profits, plus attorney fees. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury.
• National City Bank vs. Ron and Brenda Whitaker, Rt. 1, Pierceton. Plaintiff seeks $8,590.17 due on lease agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Household Finance Corp. vs. Roger Conley, West CR 900S, Claypool. Plaintiff seeks $4,253.71 due on agreement, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Sara E. Biller, West CR 550N, Warsaw, $2,111.31; John Tuttle, Columbia City, $1,433; Daniel Fisher, North Meridian Road, Rochester, $5,696; Carol Bauer, Huntington, $1,329.42; and Bret Bowling, Lapaz, $2,584.20.
Marriage Dissolutions
Ernest
Toni L. Ernest, East South Barbee Drive, Pierceton, and James L. Ernest, Kosciusko County. They were married Aug. 5, 1989, and separated Dec. 7, 1999. There are two minor children.
Puckett
Barbara Puckett, North CR 100E, Warsaw, and Bill Puckett, South Main Street, North Webster. They were married Dec. 7, 1996, and separated Oct. 4, 1999. There are no minor children.
Spurgeon
Susan T. Spurgeon, Colonial Drive, Warsaw, and Paul L. Spurgeon, Oak Glen Drive, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 20, 1974, and separated Dec. 8, 1999. There are no minor children.
Yzaguirre
Arica and Robert Yzaguirre, North Sir Gallahad, Cromwell. They were married July 2, 1989, and separated Dec. 1, 1999. There are no minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Shawn A. and Carrie A. Ousley. Plaintiff awarded $8,636.35 by default, plus court costs.
• National City Bank, Indiana, successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Frank and Luann Hale. Plaintiff awarded $5,744.15 by default.
• Grange Mutual Insurance Co. vs. Ivan Andrade. Plaintiff awarded $7,223.74 by default.
• American Investment Bank, now known as Tranex Credit Corp., awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs: Beth Kennedy, $4,866.46, and Donald and Marjorie Caverley, $9,111.46.
• Star Financial Bank vs. Jennifer Bell. Plaintiff awarded $6,661.80 by default, plus court costs.
• Sears, Roebuck & Co. vs. Marylou Naibauer. Plaintiff awarded $2,960.20 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Grange Insurance Companies (subrogee of Mark and Linda Price) vs. John Young. Plaintiff awarded $3,781 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Walmer Supply Inc. vs. Steve Clodfelter, doing business as Air & Heat Services. Plaintiff awarded $21,224.10 by default, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following case was dismissed with prejudice:
• Frances Slocum Bank vs. Donald and Lisa Sutter.
Marriage Dissolutions
Dismissal
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Rosemary and Gary Allen Price.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Homeside Lending, formerly known as Bancboston Mortgage Corp., vs. Marsha J. and Delbert E. Eikenberry, North CR 800E, Syracuse, and Check Protection Systems, Laporte. Plaintiff seeks $59,901.24 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.
• State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. (subrogee of Steven Keene) vs. Monica Kay Morrow, West CR 900S, Akron. Plaintiff seeks $4,809.53 as paid to Keene after an April 7, 1999, auto accident at the intersection of Ranch Road and Ind. 15. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
• Performance Contracting Group Inc. vs. Joseph F. Olivares, East Waco Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks an injunction barring Olivares from calling any of the offices of the plaintiff or its subsidiaries, from coming on the premises of any offices or from contacting any current or former officers, directors or employees by telephone or in person.
• U.S. Bank National Association vs. Joseph E. and Stephanie J. Walton, North Broadway Street, Mentone. Plaintiff seeks $36,450.03 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.
Marriage Dissolutions
Adams
Yvonne and Melvin Adams Jr., Sue Street, Warsaw. They were married April 19, 1989, and separated Dec. 3, 1999. There are three minor children.
Balch
Sandra K. Balch, Nye Street, Warsaw,and William E. Balch II, Windsor, N.Y. They were married Feb. 5, 1989, and separated Aug. 11, 1999. There are no minor children.
Bell
Patricia Bell, Anchorage Road, Warsaw, and David Bell, New Castle. They were married June 12, 1999, and separated July 20, 1999. There are no minor children.
Blevins
Daniel R. and Rebecca Blevins, North Camelot Trail, Milford. They were married Nv. 9, 1990, and separated July 15, 1999. There are no minor children.
Rojas/Boen
Ivonne Elaine Hurst, East Smith Street, Warsaw, and Leslie J. Boen, Leduc, Alberta, Canada. They were married April 20, 1996, and separated Aug. 19, 1998. There are two minor children.
Wagoner
Megan R. Wagoner, Dot Street, Warsaw, and Thomas B. Wagoner, South Harris Street, Bourbon. They were married June 21, 1996, and separated Oct. 2, 1999. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank vs. Chad W. Pettigrew. Plaintiff awarded $9,136.86 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Federal National Mortgage Association vs. Staci S. Smith and First Card/FCC National. Plaintiff awarded $58,446.84 by default, plus costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• The Bank of New York vs. Franklin D. and Lu Ann Hale, et al. Plaintiff awarded $86,415.92 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Jeffrey L. and Carol M. Hazy vs. Philip A. and V. Irene Whiteman. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs.
• Thomas L. Rorison vs. Zimmer Rowland Associates Inc.
The following cases were dismissed without prejudice:
• Midland Mortgage Co. vs. Roger D. Landis.
• National City Mortgage Co. vs. Chad W. and Bobbi J. Pettigrew.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Randall S.and Lisa M. Barber. Dec. 8.
• Kathy L. and Ervin G. Slone. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $120 per week in child support. Dec. 9.
• Thomas Hobart and Deborah L. (former name Best restored). Dec. 10.
• Katina and Dennis Jones. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $143 per week in child support. Dec. 15.
The following dissolution proceeding was dismissed:
• Ricky G. and Shelly Y. Bowling.
Other Action
• Jeffrey D. Oswalt's request for a probation driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
Bankruptcies
The following is an explanation of bankruptcy terms:
Chapter 7: Liquidation. A court-appointed trustee liquidates the assets of an individual or firm and distributes them to creditors on a prorated basis.
Chapter 11: Business reorganization. Debtor retains possession of assets and attempts to remain in business by proposing a plan of reorganization to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings.
Chapter 13: For individuals with regular income. Often called "wage earner plan." Debtor retains assets and agrees to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
Chapter 12: The family farm bankruptcy proceeding. It is a hybrid between Chapter 13 and Chapter 11. A trustee is appointed, but the debtors remain in possession of their assets and propose to pay all or a portion of debts from future earnings over a three- to five-year period.
• Donald and Melissa Eppenbaugh, 1692 E. CR 200N, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $21,008. Debts: $42,676.
• Jonathon and June George, 1403 Sunday Lane, Winona Lake. Chapter 7. Assets: $47,412. Debts: $129,500.
• Steven and Kristina Komon, 69029 CR 9, Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $20,500. Debts: $39,202.
• Michael and Angela Morgan, 425 S. Buffalo St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $14,812. Debts: $29,334.
• Kamilla Slone, 8919 E. Backwater Road, North Webster. Chapter 7. Assets: $835. Debts: $37,485.
• Lonnie Jr. and Bobbi Turner, 2798 S. Country Club Road #13, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $59,325. Debts: $86,416.
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