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Times-Union Court News 04-19-2003

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Marriage Licenses
The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner:
• Mark A. Brubaker, 41, East South Street, Burket, and Beverly J. Rhodes, 51, Widaman Street, Winona Lake.
• Jeremy Dwayne Cahill, 29, West CR 550N, Pierceton, and Judy L. Hawkins, 30, South CR 400E, Warsaw.
• Ron E. Gerber, 35, East CR 875N, Syracuse, and Stephanie S. Slabaugh, 35, Fort Wayne.
• Dane M. Harman, 34, and Diane J. Sisk, 31, both of West CR 550N, Warsaw.
• Eric Ray Hawkins, 20, and Tina Kay Thompson, 21, both of East CR 1150N, Milford.
• James Albert Johnson, 71, West CR 500S, Mentone, and Zelvia Newsome, 68, Kiwi Street, Mentone.
• David E. Jones, 44, Topeka, and Kim L. Richardson, 42, North Main Street, Syracuse.
• Clinton Presley Ray Reiff, 29, and Shawndra Dawn Gibson, 25, both of Clinic Court, Warsaw.
• Scott Matthew Reincke, 26, and Brandy Dale Jackson, 25, both of EMS C30 Lane, Warsaw.
• Scott Thomas Sigerfoos, 19, and Stephanie Kay Scott, 22, both of North CR 450E, Syracuse.
• Zachiariah Stephen Skees, 25, and Melissa Marie Cudney, 24, both of West CR 75N, Etna Green.
• Weston Ryan Wilson, 22, and Casandra Jane Adkins, 21, both of Old Road 30W, Warsaw.

Superior Court III
The following violation were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court III with Judge Joe V. Sutton presiding. Unless otherwise indicated, the conviction is for a Class D felony. The month the incident occurred is included to eliminate confusion.
The following people also paid $132.50 in court costs during sentencing in March:
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $167.50 from a December 2001 offense; sentenced to 12 months in prison, of which all but 12 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation; and driving privileges suspended 180 days was James R. Drummond, 40, Pierceton. The prison term can be served in work release if Drummond is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from December offenses; sentenced to 18 months in prison, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation; and driving privileges suspended one year were Manuel Gutierrez, 22, Warsaw, and Cesar Lara, Warsaw. The prison terms can be served in work release if Gutierrez and Lara are qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from a November offense; sentenced to 18 months in prison, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation; and driving privileges suspended one year was Trevor T. Heath, 28, Warsaw. The prison term can be served in work release if Heath is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Fined $67.50 from a January offense; sentenced to 18 months in prison, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee and to complete a substance abuse evaluation; and driving privileges suspended one year was Gregory Cox, 38, Warsaw. The prison term can be served in work release if Cox is qualified for and accepted to the program.
Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• Chase Manhattan Bank v. Orin A. Boyd. Plaintiff awarded $2,961.68 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Platinum Financial Servicing Corp., as assignee of Direct Merchants Bank, v. Shawn and Stephenie R. Shepherd. Plaintiff awarded $4,479.08 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Discover Bank v. Timothy W. Bell. Plaintiff awarded $2,643.63 by default, plus court costs.
• Wachovia Bank of Delaware/NA v. Billy Joe and Lucinda G. Tolson and Accredited Home Lenders Inc. Plaintiff awarded $50,603.49 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.
• Helvey & Associates Inc. v. Jason Wylie. Plaintiff awarded $22,980.53 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. Jackie K. Wright. Plaintiff awarded $7,221.79 during a bench trial, plus interest and court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Mona L. Bishop and Vicki S. Music v. Amy Ann Eaton.
• Warsaw Wholesale Supplier Inc. v. K&S Electric Inc.
• Lon Mallory v. city of Warsaw.
• Jason Weisser v. Todd R. Dollarhite II and Daniel J. Cervantes.
• Platinum Financial Serving Corp., as assignee of Direct Merchants Bank v. Gary Minnick.
Other Action
• BTI Special Commodities Inc. v. John J. Posada, Whitacre Trucking Inc. and Buell A. Hoffer. This case is referred to mediation with Joseph V. Simeri.
• Edward and Roseann C. Hartman v. Amanda M. Leamon and Rainbow Realtors Inc.
Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. v. Edward L. Deweese, East Clark Street, Warsaw; Olympus Servicing; Housing Finance Corp., Indianapolis; and Mortgage Electronic Registration. Plaintiff seeks $91,880.60 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.
• Beverly and Mark Whealy, as natural parents and legal guardians of Andrea Whealy, a minor, v. Jessica Ryssemus, Seminary Drive, Winona Lake, and USAA Casualty Insurance. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Feb. 1, 2003, auto accident on Ind. 15. Plaintiffs also seek interest, court costs and underinsured motorist benefits and request a trial by jury.
• Pamela G. Alderfer-Estep and Gail L. Estep v. Jared W. Stapleton, East Rochester Street, Akron. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from an April 26, 2001, auto accident at the intersection of Lake and Center Streets, Warsaw. Plaintiffs also seek court costs and request a trial by jury.
• National City Mortgage Co. v. Christon L. and Eva G. Sparks, EMS B60A Lane, Warsaw, and Indiana Department of Revenue. Plaintiff seeks $61,122.02 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 of America/NA v. Lee A. Dunkleberger, South Country Club Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $59,123.73 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.
• Guardian National Acceptance Corp. v. Scott and Tammy Grant, East CR 100N, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $19,897.21 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs.
Marriage Dissolutions
Patton
Sondra Sue and Joseph Allen Patton, Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw. They were married March 11, 1999, and separated Nov. 15, 2002. There are two minor children.
Walker
Stephen Walker, EMS B36B2 Lane, Warsaw, and Traci L. Walker, Chicago Street, Syracuse. They were married Nov. 4, 1994, and separated Sept. 3, 2002. There are three minor children.
Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• Deutsche Bank National v. Orvil and Patty Jean Slone; Atlantic Mortgage & Investment Corp., now known as ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc.; and Ginter Electric Services Inc. Plaintiff awarded $53,351.54 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.
• EMC Insurance Companies, as subrogee of Henry, Ellie and Brian Prater, v. Davey Prater. Plaintiff awarded $6,797,06 by default, plus interest.
• Union Federal Bank of Indianapolis v. Loren M. and Honey M. Pruitt. Plaintiff awarded $112,788.22 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.
• The Leader Mortgage Co. v. Marshall O. and Belinda S. Hill. Plaintiff awarded $72,207.26 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.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Bernadene K. and Tony L. Boggs. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. April 9.
• Beth A. and Jon C. Balazs. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $156 per week in child support. April 9.