Marriage Licenses The following couples have applied for marriage licenses in the office of Kosciusko County Clerk Sharon Christner: • Nickie Wayne Hutton, 50, and Delora Marinez Tabb, 47, both of North West Street, Warsaw. • Roman Ovtchinnikov, 27, and Dana L. Oliver, 31, both of Chicago, Ill. • Ryan Lloyd Scott Thomas, 28, East CR 800S, Claypool, and Stephanie Lee Johnson, 22, West CR 800S, Claypool. 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 $329.50 in court costs: Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Patrick L. Robinson, Mentone. Fined $50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Teresa Enyeart, Warsaw. Fined $20.50 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Kevin D. Frantz, Pierceton. Fined $50 in September, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days was Jane Mannan, Warsaw. Fined $50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Raul Ramirez, Warsaw. Fined $100 in July, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Bryan Kitson, Winona Lake. Fined $70.50 in July, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Donald Gibson, Warsaw. Fined $20.50 in July, sentenced to 20 days in jail and license suspended 365 days was Thomas Brookman, Etna Green. Fined $20.50 in June, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jerry R. Smith Jr., Pierceton. Fined $20.50 in June, sentenced to 12 days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Ronald Smith, Cromwell. Fined $20.50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jeremy Rush, Akron. Fined $100 in May and sentenced to six days in jail was Miguel Moyotl, Winona Lake. Fined $50 in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jose Moyotl, Winona Lake. Fined $24.50 in March, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was John White, Silver Lake. Driving Under The Influence Of A Controlled Substance - Fined $24.50 in April, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Brian Shoemaker, Warsaw. The following people also paid $129.50 in court costs: Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $100 in August and license suspended 90 days was Scott Powers, North Manchester. Fined $25 in August were Jerrica Sanders, Warsaw, and Raul Ramirez, Warsaw. Fined $20.50 in August was Shawna Gamber, Leesburg. Driving While Suspended - Fined $20.50 in July and license suspended 90 days was Leeann Hollingsworth, Syracuse. Fined $100 in February and license suspended 90 days was Doni Eugene Guthrie, North Manchester. The following people also paid $129 in court costs: Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in November and license suspended 60 days was Garret R. Larue, North Webster. Fined $50 in September was Michael Whitaker, Nappanee. Disorderly Conduct - Fined $100 in October was Katie Hyde, Leesburg. Fined $300 in June was Steve Stout, Syracuse. Public Indecency - Fined $250 in October was Rodney Fuller, Warsaw. Check Deception - Fined $25 in October was Earl Cobb, Mentone. Judgment (court costs only) in October against Earl Cobb, Mentone. Hunting With Bait For Deer - Fined $100 in October was Chris Williamson, Warsaw. Public Intoxication - Fined $21 in October was Sean R. Carver, Warsaw. Fined $50 in September was Christopher Miller, South Whitley. Fined $21 in August was Scott Powers, North Manchester. Fined $71 in July was Jeannie L. Fretz, Syracuse. Fined $46 in June was Charles Richardson, Warsaw. Fined $46 in February was Ronald Landrum, Warsaw. Failure To Restrain Dog - Fined $21 in September was Isabell C. Contreras, Warsaw. Carrying A Handgun Without A Permit - Fined $71 in July was Robert W. Wright, Milford. Domestic Battery - Fined $71 in June and ordered to pay a $50 domestic violence fee was James A. Sizemore, Warsaw. False Informing - Judgment (court costs only) in May against Jose Moyotl, Winona Lake. Conversion - Judgment (court costs only) in March against Joseph Cutler III, Warsaw, and Charity Trusty, Warsaw. Fined $100 in January was Donald Chilcutt Sr., Syracuse. Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $21 in February, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Lynn Burkholder, Warsaw. Fined $121 in February, ordered to pay a $300 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Kenneth Case, Mentone. Fined $100 in February, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Doni Eugene Guthrie, North Manchester. Charges were dismissed against the following people: Check Deception - (November) Michael Vining, Claypool; Rhonda Truex, Etna Green; Yvonne Vance, Pierceton (three counts); Christine Shafer, Pierceton (two counts); Laura Shank, Warsaw (two counts); David Perkins, Winona Lake; Jean Hopkins, Pierceton (two counts); Josh Hughes, Warsaw; William Kirkpatrick, South Whitley; Sarah Holbrook, Leesburg (four counts); Tara Bays, Warsaw (two counts) James Beer III, Syracuse; Mark Carpenter, Pierceton (seven counts); Bobbi J. Alaniz, Warsaw; Shane Ashby, Silver Lake (three counts); Electra R. Avery, Leesburg; (October) James Beer III, Syracuse; Kelley Blackburn, North Webster; Shannon Hammonds, Warsaw; (September) Doralee Pinkerton, Milford (two counts); Stacy McAdams, Warsaw; (August) Shannon Hammonds, Warsaw; (July) Rhonda Truex, Etna Green; Shannon Hammonds, Warsaw; (May) Isaiah Neer, Pierceton; (March) Tammy Dishman, Winona Lake; (January) Sara Zollinger, Syracuse. Conversion - (November) Dan R. Harmon, Warsaw. Driving Having Never Had A License - (September) Jose L. Garza, Syracuse. Altered Interim Plate - (August) Teri-Lynn Mullinger, Syracuse. Criminal Trespass - (July) Johanna A. Hayes, Warsaw. Public Intoxication - (April) Kenneth Case, Mentone; (February) Kenneth Case, Mentone. Driving While Intoxicated - (February) Lynn Burkholder, Warsaw. Disorderly Conduct - (February) Ronald Landrum, Warsaw. Battery - (January) Harold Blankenship, Etna Green. Estates The following estates, with an estimated value of $250,000 or more to be divided among the named beneficiaries, were filed in either Kosciusko Superior Court I or Kosciusko Circuit Court: • Robert L. Breading died Oct. 29, 2001, at age 88, leaving an estate valued at $520,000. Beneficiaries: Doris M. Breading, spouse, Little Eagle Drive, Warsaw; James L. Breading, West Kincaide Street, Warsaw; and Penny L. Breading, daughter, East Center Street, Warsaw. • Jack B. Wells died Oct. 29, 2000, at age 75, leaving an estate valued at $412,937.62. Beneficiaries: Cassandra L. Cowan, daughter, East Medusa Street, Syracuse; Jack R. Wells, son, Fishers; Jeffrey S. Wells, son, North Lakeview Trace, Syracuse; and Douglas C. Wells, son, Wixom, Mich. • Maurice R. Haney died Dec. 1, 2000, at age 64, leaving an estate valued at $696,420.36. Beneficiaries: Julie A. Haney, spouse, South CR 925W, Akron; Maurice Kevin Haney, son, West CR 1000S, Akron; and Kathy Ann Leman, daughter, Francesville. • Claude Christner died Sept. 27, 2001, at age 93, leaving an estate valued at $288,184.52. Beneficiaries: Raymond Christner, brother, Fort Myers, Fla.; John Christner, brother, Clear Creek, North Manchester; Roy L. Christner, brother, South Jefferson Street, South Whitley; Audrey Martin, sister, West Ninth Street, North Manchester; Betty Lichtenwalter, niece, South White Pine, Warsaw; Robert D. Walters, nephew, Old Road 30W, Warsaw; Treva Hoffer, sister-in-law, Palmetto, Fla.; and First Christian Church, Warsaw. Superior Court I Filings The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding: Complaints • Rachelle A. Bickel v. Rhonda L. Barr, North Wild Cherry Lane, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks exclusive possession of real estate in question. Plaintiff also seeks court costs. • Walmer Supply v. William E. Stevens, doing business as Stevens Builders, East Center Street, Bourbon. Plaintiff seeks $5,511.73 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. • SAC Finance v. Eloise J. Witmer, West CR 325S, Larwill. Plaintiff seeks $8,796.60 due on assigned accounts, plus attorney fees and court costs. • Novus Services, doing business as Discover Card, v. Brian Cox, North Birdie Court, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $7,113.69 due on account, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. • Union Acceptance Corp. v. Bernard P. McQuade Jr., EMS B59 Lane, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $7,182.59 due on agreement, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs. • Momper Insulation Inc. v. D.A. Melching & Associates Inc., West Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $12,493.94 due on account, plus interest and court costs. • CreditMax Inc. v. Sandra K. Mishler, also known as Sandra K. Mishler Hunter, Fort Wayne. Plaintiff seeks $7,282.81 due on contract. • Helvey & Associates Inc., doing business as Joe Mater & Associates, v. Sandra J. Geberin, North Williamson Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $3,954.60 due on assigned accounts, plus interest and court costs. • Conseco Finance Servicing Corp. v. Elden E. Farris and Annette Yoh, East Levi Lee Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $11,174.89 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement as prior to other liens, with possession and sale of manufactured home to satisfy judgment. • Lake City Bank v. Mark R. Nunez, College Avenue, Winona Lake. Plaintiff seeks $4,522.81 due on promissory note, plus possession of collateral. • Golf View Inc. v. Lisa Marie Clark, Ind. 25S, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $2,750 due in unpaid rent, plus interest, attorney fees and court costs. • American Acceptance, as assignee of Providian, v. Randy Troup, Syracuse-Webster Road, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $857.29 due on credit card account, plus interest, $200 in attorney fees and court costs. Marriage Dissolutions Beltran/Barraza Maria Beltran, South CR 250E, Winona Lake, and Alejandro Barraza, North Washington Street, Warsaw. They were married Jan. 6, 1995, and separated Oct. 23, 2001. There are three minor children. Moorman Debra K. Moorman, EMS W30A1 Lane, North Webster, and Randy Moorman, EMS W30B Lane, North Webster. They were married Sept. 24, 1977, and separated Nov. 15, 2001. There is one minor child. Sanders Jennifer L. Sanders, South Henry Street, Milford, and Richard Sanders Jr., Bristol. They were married Oct. 3, 2000, and separated Oct. 5, 2001. There are no minor children. Legal Separation Stephens Linda R. and Daniel L. Stephens, East Northshore Drive, Syracuse. They were married March 6, 1993, and have not yet separated. 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 • Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union v. Jane M. Chaney and Steven G. Thompson. Plaintiff awarded $7,548.53 by default, plus interest and court costs. • First Federal Savings Bank v. Charles J. Clemans. Plaintiff awarded $5,971.18 by default, plus interest and court costs. • Helvey & Associates Inc., formerly known as Joe Mater & Associates, v. Glenn D. Nichols. Plaintiff awarded $5,746.01 by default, plus interest and court costs. • American Investment Bank/NA c. Gary and Caren Willis. Plaintiff awarded $8,976.75 by default, plus interest and court costs. • Maybelle Grimm v. Joseph and Margaret Bradfield, et al. Plaintiff declared owner of real estate in question and title ordered quieted. • SAC Finance Inc. v. Lisa Marie Clark. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $6,513.23, plus interest and court costs. • State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Co. (subrogee of Brian Mast) v. Julie Stackhouse. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $1,115.88, plus interest and court costs. • SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest and court costs: Jason H. Hurd, $5,402.39, and Wilbur F. Rosbrugh, $4,251.59. • Platinum Financial Servicing Corp. v. Miguel Rico. Plaintiff awarded $1,291.24 by default, plus interest and court costs. • YBMC Corp. v. Arthur J. and Eva Q. Ortiz and Damian A. Paz. The room addition constructed on defendants' real estate is ordered removed and defendants are enjoined from constructing future additions. In a counterclaim, judgment of $16,750 is granted in favor of YBMC. Circuit Court Filings The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding: Complaints • InsureMax Insurance Co. v. Marcos and Jose Lozano, Ind. 19N, Etna Green; Edward Hussey, Valparaiso; and State Farm Insurance Co. Plaintiff seeks a declaratory judgment as to its obligation with respect to a duty to defend or indemnify the Lozanos, Hussey and/or State Farm Insurance in an action brought as a result of a July 10, 2001, auto accident. • Chase Manhattan Bank v. Michelle L. Beatty, Oldfather Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $34,422.33 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. Dane A. and Tracey Thompson, South Southwood Drive, Warsaw; First Federal Savings Bank, Elkhart; and Precedent Mortgage Co., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $131,415.39, 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. • Bill Doom v. William Medley Jr., Syracuse, and Patrick Medley, Milford. Plaintiff seeks an unspecified amount to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Feb. 2, 2000, auto accident. Plaintiff requests a trial by jury. • Linda L. and Anna Pojeta v. Robert S. Pojeta, Lansing, Mich. Plaintiffs seek $12,500 and $71,000 due from two Oct. 25, 1994, judgments awarded in Eaton County (Mich.) Circuit Court. Plaintiffs also seek interest and court costs. • Raymond D. Lee and James and Patricia Tunny, Cumberland. Plaintiff seeks partition of real estate in Stroh's Plat on Johnson's Bay, Lake Wawasee, or, in the alternative, that the real estate be sold and the proceeds divided. Plaintiff also seeks attorney fees and court costs. • LaSalle Bank/NA v. Claude J. and Shelley Johnson, East Clark Street, Warsaw; Warsaw Community Schools; Helvey & Associates Inc.; Medical and Dental Bureau of Allen County; city of Warsaw; and Credit Bureau of Wells County. Plaintiff seeks $51,169.52 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 Aguilar Sheila Aguilar, Kings Highway, Winona Lake, and Roberto Aguilar, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 16, 1999, and separated in June 2000. There is one minor child. Castro Laura Castro, North CR 425W, Milford, and Pete Castro, East Market Street, Warsaw. They were married Sept. 8, 1988, and separated Nov. 16, 2001. There are five minor children. Cerda/Garcia Marie de Jesus Salazar Cerda, North Lake Street, Warsaw, and Luis Antonio Romero Luis, Rochelle, Ill. They were married March 23, 1998, and separated March 15, 2001. There are no minor children. Diaz Candy Diaz, Ind. 13S, North Manchester, and Manuel Diaz, Ind. 19N, Etna Green. They were married Feb. 13, 1997, and separated Nov. 27, 2001. There are two minor children. Fitzpatrick/Geer Paula Fitzpatrick, East Wooster Road, Winona Lake, and Russ Matthew Geer, Eisenhower Parkway, Warsaw. They were married July 7, 2000, and separated Nov. 15, 2001. There are no minor children. Hurd Christopher Hurd, South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw, and Chastity M. Hurd, Sharon Street, Winona Lake. They were married Aug. 17, 1997, and separated Sept. 17, 2001. There are two minor children. Kennedy Carol J. and Donald W. Kennedy, EMS D12 Lane, Syracuse. They were married Dec. 23, 1967, and separated May 16, 2001. There are no minor children. Kyle Teresa Kyle, East Hatchery Road, Syracuse, and Kevin Kyle, North Main Street, Milford. They were married May 9, 1998, and separated Oct. 22, 2001. There are no minor children. Robinson Renee Robinson, East Ra-Mar Drive, Warsaw, and Scott M. Robinson, Bluebird Drive, Warsaw. They were married Dec. 24, 1997, and separated Oct. 24, 2001. There are no minor children. Wilson Brock and Kristina A. Wilson, North CR 475E, Warsaw. They were married OCt. 19, 1996, and separated Dec. 4, 2001. There are no minor children. Circuit Court Judgments The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding: Complaints • Carter Lumber v. Prime Builders. Plaintiff awarded $8,427.58 by default, plus interest and court costs. • The Provident Bank v. Adam and Erin Rothenberger. Plaintiff awarded $107,347.20 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. • ABN AMRO Mortgage Group Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus interest, court costs, costs incurred and foreclosure of mortgages as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment: Jamie S. King, $44,464.62, and Margaret Wineland, et al, $61,161.03. • Tim and Janet Hofer v. Larry G. and Kay A. Justis. In a summary judgment, the Justises are vested with title to the part of the real estate in question that lies to the south of the centerline of Ring Ditch and the Hofers are vested with title to the part of the real estate in question that lies to the north of the centerline of Ring Ditch. Dismissals The following cases were dismissed with prejudice: • Margie Ottomanelli v. Phyllis Leek and Mark Begley. • John Kellogg, et al, v. Kosciusko County Board of Zoning Appeals. • John Meggison v. John D. Breading. • Lucas S. Reed v. Jeffrey P. Dickerson. • Michael and Sally Seitner v. Janell L. Gross. The following case was dismissed without prejudice: • Goodsville Mutual v. Joshua R. Britting, also known as Joshua R. Bitting. Marriage Dissolutions The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated: • Cara L. and Mark B. Pinnick. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $115 per week in child support. Nov. 28. • John D. and Deborah Porter. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $135 per week in child support. Nov. 29. • Elida (former name Aramburo restored) and Gustavo Gonsalez. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $69 per week in child support. Nov. 30. • Rebekah Jo Ortega-Paredes and Agustin Ortega Paredes. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. No child support ordered at this time. Nov. 30. • Steven and Ruthann Goff. Nov. 30. • Russell E. England and Mary J. (former name Young restored). Nov. 30. • Kellie M. (former name Wolfe restored) and Ricky W. Richardson. Nov. 30. • Beth and Joel Beery. Dec. 3. • Misti Marie and James Ryan Hughes. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child.Father ordered to pay $100 per week in child support. Dec. 4. • Ryan Sherman and Mealissa A. (former name Long restored). Dec. 4. • Tracie J. and R. Keith Fritcha. Dec. 4. • Troy R. Brown and Rebecca E. (former name Keller restored). Dec. 5. Other Action • James M. Anderson v. Shaun A. Bruner, doing business as Bruner Construction. This case is referred to mediation, with Robert Konopa as mediator. • Anna Sue Dunnuck v. Steven Ray Dunnuck. This case is referred to mediation, with David C. Cates as mediator. • Christine L. Waddle v. Phillip A. Waddle. This case is referred to mediation, with Michael W. Reed as mediator. 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. • Douglas and Vanessa Hollan, 116 E. South St., Burket. Chapter 13. Assets: $73,675. Debts: $70,455. • James and Charlotte Pittman, 1045 Franklin St.,Nappanee. Chapter 13. Assets: $184,700. Debts: $261,236. • Brent and Candy Wainscott, 3478 E. Eastridge Drive, Warsaw. Chapter 7. Assets: $124,050. Debts: $154,231.
