Times-Union Court News 12-28-1999
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Christopher David Lloyd, 22, Pope Avenue, Winona Lake, and April Lynn Thompson, 19, West Center Street, Warsaw.
• Larry E. Flannery, 35, and Michelle Elaine Workman, 28, both of East Kilmer Drive, Milford.
• Timothy D. Konkle, 40, and Amy K. Keogh, 38, both of West Hudson Street, Warsaw.
• Lawrence Allan Ramsey, 47, and Susan J. Jameson-Parker, 48, South Scott Street, Warsaw.
• James Lee Griggs Sr., 34, and Sandra D. Foreman, 38, both of West Smith Street, Warsaw.
• Maurice Anthony DeSmedt Jr., 23, Muncie, and Crystal Lea Smith, 21, East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Robert Jerrod Hackworth, 24, and Angela Marie Brooks, 29, both of East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
• David Thomas Owens, 30, and Tracy L. Davis, 31, both of Fort Wayne Avenue, Warsaw.
• Paul D. Smith, 37, and Christina Lynn Swick, 22, both of North CR 450E, Leesburg.
• Isom Clifford Vance II, 22, and Jennifer Louise Biesemeyer, 20, both of East First Street, North Webster.
• Jeremy John Hamby, 21, and Alicia Danielle Myers, 19, both of East CR 300N, Warsaw.
• Matthew Glenn McNiel, 23, and Nichole Rene Bywaters, 21, both of East Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• William K. Hepburn, 60, and Patricia Anne Stangis, 70, both of Old Colony Road, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Joanne M. Kolbe awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rachel Howard, $190.10, and David D. Morgan, $157.53.
• Jeffrey and Mardell Menzie vs. Brian Bradley. Plaintiffs awarded $1,950.
• National City Bank vs. Brad Baugher. Plaintiff awarded $1,488.03.
• Denis L. Mynhier vs. Mike Wakefield. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Warsaw Parks awarded the judgments noted against the following people: James Bauer, $705, and Melissa Christian, $891.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Larry Donald and Michelle Bartley, $282.80; Heather M. Bellamy, $206; Doreen O'Connor Burnau, $280.36; Wilma Burns, $229.96; Debra L. Cassidy, $279.55; Rick and Jewel Craft, $226.62; Ross and Kathy E.Kelly, $202.93; Robert and Valerie Lugene King, $222.45; Todd and Laurie Landry, $279.19; Sheila M. McGillem, $207.85; and Mark L. Mignery, $267.65.
• Katarina Palacios vs. Robert C. and Shannon S. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $1,100.
• Green & Cates awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Cheryl L. Ousley, $526.49, and Donald L. Plether, $664.66.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $24.50 in November and sentenced to six days in jail was John Rees, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Bobby Dean, Silver Lake.
Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Santos Rodriguez, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Robert Walker, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Reckless Driving - Fined $50 in December and license suspended 30 days was Jon Popenfoose, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Shooting At Decoy - Fined $100 in November was Andrew Bevechimer, Syracuse.
Shooting From Roadway - Judgment (court costs only) in November against Andrew Bevechimer, Syracuse.
Conversion - Fined $100 in October and sentenced to 10 days in jail was David Swoverland, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Travis Stull, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in October was David Marquez, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $125 in June and ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee was Glenn Robbins, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in August was Lara A. Reed, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July was Christopher G. Sanchez, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December were Joshua J. Solis, 18, Warsaw, Ryan S. Campbell, 18, Mentone.
Fined $27 in November were Kristen D. Truex, 17, Warsaw; Kyle R. Hunsberger, 17, Milford; Lucio Duran, 23, Nappanee; Rebecca L. Cook, 17, Warsaw; Kimberly J. Moody, 36, Warsaw; Michael L. Foreman, 25, Warsaw; Jason L. Frazier, 20, Warsaw; Adam Pamer, 25, North Manchester; and Jeffery L. Kuhn, 28, Rochester.
Fined $27 in August was Joshua A. Saylor, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December were Mark R. Alspaugh, 18, Warsaw, and Russell E. Sonafrank, 52, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in November were Wesley H. Snyder, 17, Pierceton; Linda L. Ash, 35, Warsaw; Jerry L. Shilling, 48, Syracuse; James L. Lowhorn, 59, Warsaw; Scott M. Hanes, 24, Warsaw; Brandon J. Karbach, 18, Leesburg; Kim A. Jacquay, 20, Cromwell; Clayton D. Slone, 16, Warsaw; and Randy T. Kilbourne, 17, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in October were Robert C. Leiter, 61, Warsaw; Juan Adame, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September was Chad A. Goble, 20, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in February was Patrick S. Blocher, 32, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in December were David C. Yankosky, 26, Milford; Lusino Martinez, 25, Syracuse; Angil M. Juday, 18, Pierceton; and Aristeo M. Lopez, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November were Paul J. Kurczbuch, 32, Warsaw; Tabetha J. Elliott, 29, North Webster; and Chad L. Jones, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Steven K. Berlin, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Jeremiah L. Rakoczy, 19, South Whitley.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in December were Bernardo G. Roard, 29, Warsaw, and Aristeo M. Lopez, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Geovanny Montes, 19, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in December were Patrick J. Sullivan, 36, Warsaw, and Glenn M. Barger, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in October was Geovanny L. Montes, 19, Winona Lake.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in December was Cornelio Palacios, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November were Mark A. Neeley, 30, Warsaw; William L. Lloyd, 53, Warsaw; and Joseph L. Criswell, 19, Milford.
Fined $7 in August was Gerardo G. Franco, 21, Winona Lake.
False Registration - Fined $7 in November was Daniel R. Yeiter, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Robert R. Heaton, 32, Pierceton.
Driving A Moped Without A Helmet - Fined $7 in November was Terry L. Lydy, 17, North Webster.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in November were Herbert E. Carpenter, 52, Etna Green, and Isaias Benitz, 19, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in November were Dustin L. Heldenbrand, 17, Leesburg, and Armando J. Garza, 21, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in September was Ivan Andrade, 18, Milford.
Fined $25 in September was Phillip L. Ball, 22, Leesburg.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September was Glenn D. Helser, 57, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December was Jeremiah E. Laws, 20, South Whitley.
Fined $20 in November were Katherine Y. Case, 44, Mentone; Todd A. Kinch, 35, Warsaw; Jeffery L. Kuhn, 28, Rochester.
Fined $20 in October was Justin R. Miner, 17, Warsaw.
The following person was found not guilty of charges:
Battery - (February) Jason Waikel, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (November) Trisha Stavedahl, Warsaw; (October) Trisha Stavedahl, Warsaw; (September) Trisha Stavedahl, Warsaw (two counts); (March) Kari Hughes, Warsaw.
Conversion - (October) Tammy DeShane, Warsaw.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (October) David Marquez, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - (July) Jimmy Patrick, Warsaw.
Dealing Marijuana - (June) Glenn Robbins, Pierceton.
Driving While Suspended - (February) Clara Gorman, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (November) Beth A. Davis, 21, Warsaw; Rickie J. See, 23, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Enrique A. Marrufo, Goshen, and Tina Marrufo, North Dogleg Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,568.11 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. David and Sharon R. Mitterling, Husky Trail, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an order for the Mitterlings to cease using real estate in violation of zoning ordinances and to remove mobile homes from property or apply for an improvement location permit. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and that monetary penalties be imposed until compliance is made.
• Phyllis J. Wilkey vs. Robert Leiter and Coldwell Banker/Leiter Real Estate Inc., Argonne Road, and Jerry C. and Darcy Deeter, West CR 400N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) judgment from the Deeters for damage and harm from alleged misrepresentation, plus court costs, and (2) compensatory and punitive damages in an unspecified amount from Leiter for alleged breach of duty, plus court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Michael Reese, Kendallville, $1,482.01; Crystal Kilander, Peru, $1,381; Paul Halverson, Wabash, $1,007; and Randall S. Hall, Wabash, $1,461.37.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Jason Sheppard, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw, $7,247.44, and Susan Shearer, North Pleasant Grove, Syracuse, $4,450.53.
• Goshen Fidelity Inc. vs. William L. and Patsy Ford, EMS D18C Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,340.76 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• LDP Excavating and General Contracting Inc. vs. Plantation Homes Inc., North Detroit Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,950 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Royster-Clark Inc., formerly known as IMC Agribusiness Inc. vs. Eric L. Decker, Wanatah. Plaintiff seeks $9,505.48 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• American Investment Bank/NA, formerly known as Tranex Credit Corp., vs. Rick and Tracy Campbell, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,999.34 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Warsaw Siding & Supply Co. vs. Doug Wilde, doing business as Wilde Construction, North Judson. Plaintiff seeks $14,461.42 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Garza
Maria C. Antu Garza, Syracuse, and Armando Garza, EMS D1 Lane, Syracuse. They were married May 14, 1999, and separated June 27, 1999. There is one minor child.
Vanderford
Mike Vanderford, South CR 950W, North Manchester, and Ann Vanderford, Meadow Acres Trailer Park, North Manchester. They were married Dec. 2, 1999, and separated Dec. 10, 1999. There are no minor children.
Wagner
Shawnta R. Wagner, Meadows Drive, Nappanee, and Jackson C. Wagner, East South Street, North Webster. They were married March 7, 1997, and separated Oct. 5, 1999. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Cari M. and Jonathan M. Woodall. Plaintiff awarded $5,259.93 by default from Jonathan Woodall.
• GMAC Mortgage Corp. vs. Oscar Jackson, et al. Plaintiff awarded $79,333.95 by default and mortgage ordered foreclosed, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as Peoples Mortgage Co., vs. Michael A. Privett, Angela C. Miller and Empire Funding Corp. Plaintiff awarded $85,926.51 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, $1,750 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Fo Me Bo Co Federal Credit Union vs. Ollie Perkins. Plaintiff awarded $9,404.31 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Mitchell N. and Tina L. Griffin. Plaintiff awarded $5,428.38 by default, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Julie W. and Michael J. Dewitt. Dec. 15.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• United Panam Mortgage, a division of Pan American Bank/FSB, vs. Roger D. and Yvonne Croft, EMS W17C Lane, North Webster, and Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $149,270.46 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.
• Juan and Sylvia Perales vs. Allstate Insurance Co. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from a Dec. 10, 1998, fire at their residence on North CR 400W, Leesburg. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., as subrogee of Richard Brumbaugh, vs. Beth A. Kennedy, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek $8,206.48 as paid to insured claimant, Brumbaugh, after an Aug. 2, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 15 and CR 900N, Milford. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Arnett
Rosario L. Arnett, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and Wayne Arnett, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 3, 1997, and separated Oct. 15, 1999. There are no minor children.
Goff
Steven R. Goff, Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, and Tracy E.A. Goff, Dunlap. They were married July 11, 1998, and separated Oct. 14, 1999. There are no minor children.
Hayes
Johanna and Kevin Hayes, Kosciusko County. They were married April 29, 1989, and separated Dec. 18, 1998. There is one minor child.
Himes
Angela K. Himes, Old Ind. 13S, Pierceton, and Anthony L. Himes, East CR 125S, Pierceton. They were married Jan. 1, 1994, and separated Dec. 10, 1999. There is one minor child.
Perry
Cathy Marie Perry, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Matthew Jacob Perry, North CR 500E, Syracuse. They were married Nov. 1, 1997, and separated Dec. 15, 1999. There are no minor children.
Rogers
Angela M. Rogers, South Oak Street, Warsaw, and Dion L. Rogers, North Parker Street, Warsaw. They were married June 10, 1995, and separated July 15, 1999. There is one minor child.
Tharp
Nicole E.Tharp, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Robert F. Tharp, Lake City Highway, Warsaw. They were married July 13, 1996, and separated July 27, 1999. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Helena R. Beerwart vs. Jerry DeTurk, et al. Plaintiff awarded nothing in counts I, III and IV, with judgment in favor of DeTurk. DeTurk and his wife, Darlene, are declared owners of real estate in question. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Michelle L. Luellen) vs. Dorthy M. Spangle. Plaintiff awarded $4,618.31, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Mark J. and Kathleen A. Pelo vs. Franklin College of Indiana.
• Shawn Jine vs. Gerald McCausey and Grange Mutual Casualty.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Diana L. and Kent L. Richards. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $70 per week in child support. Dec. 17.
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Jay and Mary Hyde.
• Linda K. and Kim A. Leake.
Other Action
• Steven T. Hatcher's request for a probationary driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
• Mark S. Carter's request for a restricted 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.
• Diana Smith, 1601 Main St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $350. Debts: $16,338.
• Denver Craft Sr., 5271 E. Van Ness Road, Pierceton, and Sarah Craft. Chapter 7. Assets: $118,589. Debts: $112,861.
• Kevin Flinn, doing business as Today's Pet, doing business as Undercover Wear, and Sherry Flinn, 13174 N. CR 325E, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $15,700. Debts: $98,719.
• Leroy and Carol Hattery, 4151 19th Road, Tippecanoe. Chapter 7. Assets: $92,565. Debts: $137,846.
• Ethel Justice, 808 W. Thorne St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $42,827. Debts: $137,314.
• Lewis Moore and Sally Moore, also known as Sally Easterday, 10555 N. Ogden Road #2, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,595. Debts: $125,726.
• Charles and Mary Seabolt, 4684 Ind. 25N #22, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $9,462. Debts: $14,607.
• Frank Shepherd and Wendy Shepherd, also known as Wendy Lewis and Wendy Shaffer, 4195 N. Runkle Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,500. Debts: $62,803.
• Adam and Knevits Stephens, 215 W. Baker St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,347. Debts: $23,327.
• Stanley Ulanowicz, c/o Patrick Johnson, 1074 Franklin St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,558. Debts: $225,711. [[In-content Ad]]
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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Marsha McSherry:
• Christopher David Lloyd, 22, Pope Avenue, Winona Lake, and April Lynn Thompson, 19, West Center Street, Warsaw.
• Larry E. Flannery, 35, and Michelle Elaine Workman, 28, both of East Kilmer Drive, Milford.
• Timothy D. Konkle, 40, and Amy K. Keogh, 38, both of West Hudson Street, Warsaw.
• Lawrence Allan Ramsey, 47, and Susan J. Jameson-Parker, 48, South Scott Street, Warsaw.
• James Lee Griggs Sr., 34, and Sandra D. Foreman, 38, both of West Smith Street, Warsaw.
• Maurice Anthony DeSmedt Jr., 23, Muncie, and Crystal Lea Smith, 21, East CR 200N, Warsaw.
• Robert Jerrod Hackworth, 24, and Angela Marie Brooks, 29, both of East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw.
• David Thomas Owens, 30, and Tracy L. Davis, 31, both of Fort Wayne Avenue, Warsaw.
• Paul D. Smith, 37, and Christina Lynn Swick, 22, both of North CR 450E, Leesburg.
• Isom Clifford Vance II, 22, and Jennifer Louise Biesemeyer, 20, both of East First Street, North Webster.
• Jeremy John Hamby, 21, and Alicia Danielle Myers, 19, both of East CR 300N, Warsaw.
• Matthew Glenn McNiel, 23, and Nichole Rene Bywaters, 21, both of East Winona Avenue, Warsaw.
• William K. Hepburn, 60, and Patricia Anne Stangis, 70, both of Old Colony Road, Warsaw.
Superior Court III
Judgments
The following judgments were recently awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court III, small claims division, with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding:
• Joanne M. Kolbe awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Rachel Howard, $190.10, and David D. Morgan, $157.53.
• Jeffrey and Mardell Menzie vs. Brian Bradley. Plaintiffs awarded $1,950.
• National City Bank vs. Brad Baugher. Plaintiff awarded $1,488.03.
• Denis L. Mynhier vs. Mike Wakefield. Plaintiff awarded $3,000.
• Warsaw Parks awarded the judgments noted against the following people: James Bauer, $705, and Melissa Christian, $891.
• Warsaw Community School Corp. awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Larry Donald and Michelle Bartley, $282.80; Heather M. Bellamy, $206; Doreen O'Connor Burnau, $280.36; Wilma Burns, $229.96; Debra L. Cassidy, $279.55; Rick and Jewel Craft, $226.62; Ross and Kathy E.Kelly, $202.93; Robert and Valerie Lugene King, $222.45; Todd and Laurie Landry, $279.19; Sheila M. McGillem, $207.85; and Mark L. Mignery, $267.65.
• Katarina Palacios vs. Robert C. and Shannon S. Miller. Plaintiff awarded $1,100.
• Green & Cates awarded the judgments noted against the following people: Cheryl L. Ousley, $526.49, and Donald L. Plether, $664.66.
Superior Court II
The following misdemeanors and infractions were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II with Judge James Jarrette presiding. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $325.50 in court costs:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $24.50 in November and sentenced to six days in jail was John Rees, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Bobby Dean, Silver Lake.
Fined $24.50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Santos Rodriguez, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in February, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Robert Walker, Warsaw.
The following person also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Reckless Driving - Fined $50 in December and license suspended 30 days was Jon Popenfoose, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Shooting At Decoy - Fined $100 in November was Andrew Bevechimer, Syracuse.
Shooting From Roadway - Judgment (court costs only) in November against Andrew Bevechimer, Syracuse.
Conversion - Fined $100 in October and sentenced to 10 days in jail was David Swoverland, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in April and sentenced to 20 days in jail was Travis Stull, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in October was David Marquez, Warsaw.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $125 in June and ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee was Glenn Robbins, Pierceton.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in August was Lara A. Reed, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in July was Christopher G. Sanchez, 36, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December were Joshua J. Solis, 18, Warsaw, Ryan S. Campbell, 18, Mentone.
Fined $27 in November were Kristen D. Truex, 17, Warsaw; Kyle R. Hunsberger, 17, Milford; Lucio Duran, 23, Nappanee; Rebecca L. Cook, 17, Warsaw; Kimberly J. Moody, 36, Warsaw; Michael L. Foreman, 25, Warsaw; Jason L. Frazier, 20, Warsaw; Adam Pamer, 25, North Manchester; and Jeffery L. Kuhn, 28, Rochester.
Fined $27 in August was Joshua A. Saylor, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in December were Mark R. Alspaugh, 18, Warsaw, and Russell E. Sonafrank, 52, Syracuse.
Fined $12 in November were Wesley H. Snyder, 17, Pierceton; Linda L. Ash, 35, Warsaw; Jerry L. Shilling, 48, Syracuse; James L. Lowhorn, 59, Warsaw; Scott M. Hanes, 24, Warsaw; Brandon J. Karbach, 18, Leesburg; Kim A. Jacquay, 20, Cromwell; Clayton D. Slone, 16, Warsaw; and Randy T. Kilbourne, 17, Pierceton.
Fined $12 in October were Robert C. Leiter, 61, Warsaw; Juan Adame, 34, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in September was Chad A. Goble, 20, Winona Lake.
Fined $12 in February was Patrick S. Blocher, 32, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in December were David C. Yankosky, 26, Milford; Lusino Martinez, 25, Syracuse; Angil M. Juday, 18, Pierceton; and Aristeo M. Lopez, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November were Paul J. Kurczbuch, 32, Warsaw; Tabetha J. Elliott, 29, North Webster; and Chad L. Jones, 27, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Steven K. Berlin, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Jeremiah L. Rakoczy, 19, South Whitley.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in December were Bernardo G. Roard, 29, Warsaw, and Aristeo M. Lopez, 24, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in October was Geovanny Montes, 19, Winona Lake.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in December were Patrick J. Sullivan, 36, Warsaw, and Glenn M. Barger, 17, Leesburg.
Fined $7 in October was Geovanny L. Montes, 19, Winona Lake.
Expired Plate - Fined $7 in December was Cornelio Palacios, 22, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in November were Mark A. Neeley, 30, Warsaw; William L. Lloyd, 53, Warsaw; and Joseph L. Criswell, 19, Milford.
Fined $7 in August was Gerardo G. Franco, 21, Winona Lake.
False Registration - Fined $7 in November was Daniel R. Yeiter, 30, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in June was Robert R. Heaton, 32, Pierceton.
Driving A Moped Without A Helmet - Fined $7 in November was Terry L. Lydy, 17, North Webster.
Failure To Yield - Fined $7 in November were Herbert E. Carpenter, 52, Etna Green, and Isaias Benitz, 19, Warsaw.
Unsafe Start From Park - Fined $7 in November were Dustin L. Heldenbrand, 17, Leesburg, and Armando J. Garza, 21, Syracuse.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in September was Ivan Andrade, 18, Milford.
Fined $25 in September was Phillip L. Ball, 22, Leesburg.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in September was Glenn D. Helser, 57, Warsaw.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in December was Jeremiah E. Laws, 20, South Whitley.
Fined $20 in November were Katherine Y. Case, 44, Mentone; Todd A. Kinch, 35, Warsaw; Jeffery L. Kuhn, 28, Rochester.
Fined $20 in October was Justin R. Miner, 17, Warsaw.
The following person was found not guilty of charges:
Battery - (February) Jason Waikel, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Check Deception - (November) Trisha Stavedahl, Warsaw; (October) Trisha Stavedahl, Warsaw; (September) Trisha Stavedahl, Warsaw (two counts); (March) Kari Hughes, Warsaw.
Conversion - (October) Tammy DeShane, Warsaw.
Contributing To The Delinquency Of A Minor - (October) David Marquez, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - (July) Jimmy Patrick, Warsaw.
Dealing Marijuana - (June) Glenn Robbins, Pierceton.
Driving While Suspended - (February) Clara Gorman, Warsaw.
Deferrals
The following people have entered into deferral agreements through the Kosciusko County Prosecutor's Office, paying a $77 fee. If the defendants commit no other violations during a five-month period following signing of the agreement, the charges will be dismissed.
Speeding - (November) Beth A. Davis, 21, Warsaw; Rickie J. See, 23, Warsaw.
Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Tranex Credit Corp. vs. Enrique A. Marrufo, Goshen, and Tina Marrufo, North Dogleg Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $6,568.11 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals vs. David and Sharon R. Mitterling, Husky Trail, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks an order for the Mitterlings to cease using real estate in violation of zoning ordinances and to remove mobile homes from property or apply for an improvement location permit. Plaintiff also seeks court costs and that monetary penalties be imposed until compliance is made.
• Phyllis J. Wilkey vs. Robert Leiter and Coldwell Banker/Leiter Real Estate Inc., Argonne Road, and Jerry C. and Darcy Deeter, West CR 400N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks (1) judgment from the Deeters for damage and harm from alleged misrepresentation, plus court costs, and (2) compensatory and punitive damages in an unspecified amount from Leiter for alleged breach of duty, plus court costs.
• Otis R. Bowen Center for Human Services Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on accounts, plus court costs: Michael Reese, Kendallville, $1,482.01; Crystal Kilander, Peru, $1,381; Paul Halverson, Wabash, $1,007; and Randall S. Hall, Wabash, $1,461.37.
• Martin Financial Management Inc. vs. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs: Jason Sheppard, West Winona Avenue, Warsaw, $7,247.44, and Susan Shearer, North Pleasant Grove, Syracuse, $4,450.53.
• Goshen Fidelity Inc. vs. William L. and Patsy Ford, EMS D18C Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $4,340.76 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• LDP Excavating and General Contracting Inc. vs. Plantation Homes Inc., North Detroit Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,950 due on account, plus interest and court costs.
• Royster-Clark Inc., formerly known as IMC Agribusiness Inc. vs. Eric L. Decker, Wanatah. Plaintiff seeks $9,505.48 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• American Investment Bank/NA, formerly known as Tranex Credit Corp., vs. Rick and Tracy Campbell, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $4,999.34 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
• Warsaw Siding & Supply Co. vs. Doug Wilde, doing business as Wilde Construction, North Judson. Plaintiff seeks $14,461.42 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Garza
Maria C. Antu Garza, Syracuse, and Armando Garza, EMS D1 Lane, Syracuse. They were married May 14, 1999, and separated June 27, 1999. There is one minor child.
Vanderford
Mike Vanderford, South CR 950W, North Manchester, and Ann Vanderford, Meadow Acres Trailer Park, North Manchester. They were married Dec. 2, 1999, and separated Dec. 10, 1999. There are no minor children.
Wagner
Shawnta R. Wagner, Meadows Drive, Nappanee, and Jackson C. Wagner, East South Street, North Webster. They were married March 7, 1997, and separated Oct. 5, 1999. There are two minor children.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• National City Bank/Indiana, as successor by merger of First National Bank of Warsaw, vs. Cari M. and Jonathan M. Woodall. Plaintiff awarded $5,259.93 by default from Jonathan Woodall.
• GMAC Mortgage Corp. vs. Oscar Jackson, et al. Plaintiff awarded $79,333.95 by default and mortgage ordered foreclosed, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Homestead Mortgage Co., doing business as Peoples Mortgage Co., vs. Michael A. Privett, Angela C. Miller and Empire Funding Corp. Plaintiff awarded $85,926.51 by default, plus interest, costs incurred, $1,750 in attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Fo Me Bo Co Federal Credit Union vs. Ollie Perkins. Plaintiff awarded $9,404.31 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Byrider Finance Inc. vs. Mitchell N. and Tina L. Griffin. Plaintiff awarded $5,428.38 by default, plus court costs.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Julie W. and Michael J. Dewitt. Dec. 15.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• United Panam Mortgage, a division of Pan American Bank/FSB, vs. Roger D. and Yvonne Croft, EMS W17C Lane, North Webster, and Union Federal Savings Bank of Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $149,270.46 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.
• Juan and Sylvia Perales vs. Allstate Insurance Co. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for losses resulting from a Dec. 10, 1998, fire at their residence on North CR 400W, Leesburg. Plaintiffs also seek court costs.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co., as subrogee of Richard Brumbaugh, vs. Beth A. Kennedy, Anchorage Road, Warsaw. Plaintiffs seek $8,206.48 as paid to insured claimant, Brumbaugh, after an Aug. 2, 1998, auto accident near the intersection of Ind. 15 and CR 900N, Milford. Plaintiff also seeks court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Arnett
Rosario L. Arnett, East Fort Wayne Street, Warsaw, and Wayne Arnett, East CR 200N, Warsaw. They were married Oct. 3, 1997, and separated Oct. 15, 1999. There are no minor children.
Goff
Steven R. Goff, Crystal Flash Road, North Webster, and Tracy E.A. Goff, Dunlap. They were married July 11, 1998, and separated Oct. 14, 1999. There are no minor children.
Hayes
Johanna and Kevin Hayes, Kosciusko County. They were married April 29, 1989, and separated Dec. 18, 1998. There is one minor child.
Himes
Angela K. Himes, Old Ind. 13S, Pierceton, and Anthony L. Himes, East CR 125S, Pierceton. They were married Jan. 1, 1994, and separated Dec. 10, 1999. There is one minor child.
Perry
Cathy Marie Perry, East CR 200N, Warsaw, and Matthew Jacob Perry, North CR 500E, Syracuse. They were married Nov. 1, 1997, and separated Dec. 15, 1999. There are no minor children.
Rogers
Angela M. Rogers, South Oak Street, Warsaw, and Dion L. Rogers, North Parker Street, Warsaw. They were married June 10, 1995, and separated July 15, 1999. There is one minor child.
Tharp
Nicole E.Tharp, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw, and Robert F. Tharp, Lake City Highway, Warsaw. They were married July 13, 1996, and separated July 27, 1999. There is one minor child.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Helena R. Beerwart vs. Jerry DeTurk, et al. Plaintiff awarded nothing in counts I, III and IV, with judgment in favor of DeTurk. DeTurk and his wife, Darlene, are declared owners of real estate in question. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Michelle L. Luellen) vs. Dorthy M. Spangle. Plaintiff awarded $4,618.31, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Mark J. and Kathleen A. Pelo vs. Franklin College of Indiana.
• Shawn Jine vs. Gerald McCausey and Grange Mutual Casualty.
Marriage Dissolution
The following dissolution was finalized on the date indicated:
• Diana L. and Kent L. Richards. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $70 per week in child support. Dec. 17.
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Jay and Mary Hyde.
• Linda K. and Kim A. Leake.
Other Action
• Steven T. Hatcher's request for a probationary driver's license is granted, allowing him to drive for employment purposes only.
• Mark S. Carter's request for a restricted 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.
• Diana Smith, 1601 Main St., Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $350. Debts: $16,338.
• Denver Craft Sr., 5271 E. Van Ness Road, Pierceton, and Sarah Craft. Chapter 7. Assets: $118,589. Debts: $112,861.
• Kevin Flinn, doing business as Today's Pet, doing business as Undercover Wear, and Sherry Flinn, 13174 N. CR 325E, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $15,700. Debts: $98,719.
• Leroy and Carol Hattery, 4151 19th Road, Tippecanoe. Chapter 7. Assets: $92,565. Debts: $137,846.
• Ethel Justice, 808 W. Thorne St., North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $42,827. Debts: $137,314.
• Lewis Moore and Sally Moore, also known as Sally Easterday, 10555 N. Ogden Road #2, North Manchester. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,595. Debts: $125,726.
• Charles and Mary Seabolt, 4684 Ind. 25N #22, Rochester. Chapter 7. Assets: $9,462. Debts: $14,607.
• Frank Shepherd and Wendy Shepherd, also known as Wendy Lewis and Wendy Shaffer, 4195 N. Runkle Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,500. Debts: $62,803.
• Adam and Knevits Stephens, 215 W. Baker St., Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $1,347. Debts: $23,327.
• Stanley Ulanowicz, c/o Patrick Johnson, 1074 Franklin St., Nappanee. Chapter 7. Assets: $5,558. Debts: $225,711. [[In-content Ad]]
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