Times-Union Court News 02-06-2001 (2024)

Superior Court III
The following violations were recently admitted and adjudged in Kosciusko Superior Court II 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 $125.50 in court costs during sentencing between Nov. 2 and Dec. 28:
Nonsupport Of A Child - Fined $1 in September and sentenced to three years in jail, of which two were suspended for probation conditional upon payment of no less than $4,000 per year toward arrearage and remaining current on child support payments was Steven A. Kinney, 37, Williamsburg, Ky.
Fined $1 in September and sentenced to three years in jail, which was suspended for probation conditional upon payment of $3,510 per year toward arrearage for three years and remaining current on child support payments was Lee Howe, 28, Akron.
Fined $1 in July; sentenced to one year in jail, to be suspended conditional upon payment of $809 in arrearage within one year; and ordered to remain current on child support payments was John A. Glant, 41, Warsaw.
Fined $1 in June and sentenced to three years in jail, of which two years were suspended for probation conditional upon payment of $2,000 per year toward arrearage for three years and remaining current on child support payments was Shannon Yoder, 26, Goshen.
Fined $1 in May and sentenced to three years in jail, of which two were suspended for probation conditional upon payment of $2,000 per year toward arrearage and remaining current on child support payments was John Sutherlin, 30, New Haven. Sutherlin also received an identical sentence for another nonsupport case, with the jail term ordered served consecutively.
Fined $1 in April; sentenced to three years in prison, to be suspended conditional upon payment of $2,000 per year for two years toward arrearage; and ordered to remain current on child support payments was Donald S. Hiner Jr., 32, Las Vegas, Nev.
Nonsupport Of A Child (Class C Felony) - Fined $1 in October and sentenced to eight years in jail, of which all but two years were suspended conditional upon payment of $64 per week child support, plus an extra $3,000 per year to start after release from incarceration was Jack L. Britt, 47, Warsaw.
Driving While Intoxicated - Fined $200 in November; sentenced to two years in prison, of which all but 90 days were suspended for probation conditional upon completion of an alcohol treatment program and attendance at one Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; and driving privileges suspended one year was Sheryl L. Hendrickson, 43, Warsaw.
Fined $200 in November; sentenced to two years in jail, of which all but 90 days were suspended for probation, conditional upon completion of an alcohol treatment program; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol countermeasure fee; and driving privileges suspended one year was Larry D. Hursell, 41, Pierceton.
Fined $200 in August, sentenced to 1-1/2 years in jail, ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol countermeasure fee and driving privileges suspended two years was Tim L. Fish, 37, Tippecanoe.
Fined $200 in August; sentenced to two years in jail, of which one year was suspended for probation, conditional upon completion of an alcohol treatment program and attendance at one Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; and driving privileges suspended one year was Steven A. Keim, 38, Syracuse.
Fined $200 in July; sentenced to three years in prison; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol countermeasure fee; and driving privileges suspended two years was Jimmie Hackworth, 40, Rochester. Hackworth also was convicted of driving while adjudged a habitual traffic offender, a Class C felony, and sentenced to six years in prison, to be served concurrently with the above term.
Fined $200 in July; sentenced to 1-1/2 years in prison, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation conditional upon completion of an alcohol treatment program; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; and driving privileges suspended one year was Susan Strasser, 46, Oakland, Ill.
Fined $300 in July; sentenced to three years in prison, of which two years were suspended conditional upon completion of an alcohol treatment program; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol countermeasure fee; and driving privileges suspended one year was Charles R. Holland, 37, Cheyenne, Wyo. Holland also was convicted of possession of marijuana, a Class A misdemeanor, and sentenced to one year in jail, to be served concurrently with the above term, and ordered to pay a $200 state drug countermeasure fee. His driving privileges are suspended 180 days.
Fined $300 in July; sentenced to three years in prison, of which 1-1/2 years were suspended for probation conditional upon completion of an alcohol treatment program and attendance at one Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol countermeasure fee; and driving privileges suspended one year was Jeb A. Burkett, 38, Pierceton.
Fined $100 in July; sentenced to 1-1/2 years in jail, of which all but 90 days were suspended for probation, conditional upon completion of an alcohol treatment program; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; and driving privileges suspended one year was Wynn L. Schwalm, 43, Syracuse.
Fined $200 in June; sentenced to two years in jail, of which all but 90 days were suspended for probation, conditional upon completion of an alcohol treatment program; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol countermeasure fee; and driving privileges suspended one year was Joshua P. Dickerson, 23, Warsaw.
Fined $200 in May; sentenced to 1-1/2 years in jail, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation, conditional upon completion of an alcohol treatment program; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol countermeasure fee; and driving privileges suspended one year was Ruben G. Balladares, 41, North Manchester.
Fined $200 in May; sentenced to 1-1/2 years in jail, of which six months were suspended for probation, conditional upon completion of an alcohol treatment program and attendance at one Drunk Driving Impact Panel meeting; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol countermeasure fee; and driving privileges suspended one year was Michelle Leazier, 34, Columbia City.
Fined $200 in April; sentenced to two years in jail, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation, conditional upon completion of an alcohol treatment program; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol countermeasure fee; and driving privileges suspended for life was Russell A. Brown, 42, Pierceton.
Fined $200 in March; sentenced to 1-1/2 years in jail, of which six months were suspended for probation, conditional upon completion of an alcohol treatment program; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol countermeasure fee and a $50 initial and $15 monthly probation user's fee; and driving privileges suspended one year was Joylene H. Braundau, 32, Goshen.
Fined $200 in December 1999; sentenced to 1-1/2 years in jail, of which six months were suspended for probation, conditional upon completion of an alcohol treatment program; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol countermeasure fee; and driving privileges suspended one year was Michael W. Joseph, 43, Columbia City.
Fined $200 in May 1999; sentenced to two years in prison; ordered to pay a $200 state alcohol countermeasure fee; and driving privileges suspended two years was David L. Francis, Pierceton. Francis also was convicted of driving while adjudged a habitual traffic violator and ordered to serve two years in prison consecutive to the above term and to pay a $1 fine for a Class B misdemeanor conviction of false informing.
Driving While Adjudged A Habitual Traffic Offender - Fined $200 in July; sentenced to one year in jail, of which all but 60 days were suspended for probation; and driving privileges suspended one year was Joseph N. Oswald, 22, Syracuse.
Driving While Adjudged A Habitual Traffic Offender (a Class C felony) - Sentenced to six years in prison and driving privileges suspended for life was Charles F. Boring Jr., Warsaw.
Sentenced to 1-1/2 years in jail, of which six months were suspended for probation, and fined $1 was Pedro Castro, 33, Syracuse.

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 $50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license restricted 180 days were Thomas Kistler, 35, Mentone, and Toby A. Cross, 48, Syracuse.
Fined $24.50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Amy Butler, 35, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in January; sentenced to 60 days in jail; of which 54 days were suspended for probation conditional upon attendance at one session of the Victim's Impact Panel; and license restricted 180 days were Michael Greider, 25, Milford, and Anthony Baker, 20, Warsaw.
Fined $24.50 in January, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Terry Stump, 43, Milford.
Fined $100 in December, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was James Method, 38, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in December; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 54 days were suspended conditional upon attendance at one session of the Victim's Impact Panel; and license suspended 90 days was Virgil Thorne, 36, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in November, given a one-year suspended jail sentence and license restricted 180 days was Brent Howard, 21, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 180 days was Tony Pearson, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in October, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Jody Ertel, North Webster.
Fined $24.50 in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Sean Shryne, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) against in August, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Allen Webb, Akron.
Fined $24.50 in July; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 54 days were suspended conditional upon attendance at one session of the Victim's Impact Panel; and license suspended 90 days was Gary Reynolds, 39, Leesburg.
Fined $24.50 in June, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Ian Bailey, Syracuse.
Fined $49.50 in May; sentenced to 365 days in jail; of which 353 days were suspended for probation conditional upon completion of a substance abuse evaluation and attendance at one session of the Victim's Impact Panel; and license suspended one year was Mark Delgado, 35, Warsaw.
Judgment (court cost only) against in May, sentenced to six days in jail and license suspended 90 days was Saul Moyotl, 22, Winona Lake.
Driving With A Controlled Substance In The Body - Fined $24.50 in August; sentenced to 60 days in jail, of which 54 days were suspended conditional upon attendance at one session of the Victim's Impact Panel; and license suspended 90 days was Joseph Wildman, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125.50 in court costs:
Driving Having Never Had A License - Fined $24.50 in January was Fred Christian, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in November was Gerardo Saucedo, Winona Lake.
Fined $25 in October was Maria C. Cisneros, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in September was Jesus Cardenas, Warsaw.
Driving While Suspended - Fined $50 in December and license suspended 90 days was Mark Hastings, Winona Lake.
Fined $500 in November, given a one-year suspended jail sentence and license suspended one year was Eric Heiman, 19, Warsaw.
Fined $125 in May and license suspended 90 days was Jose Valdez, Warsaw.
Fined $99.50 in February and license suspended 90 days was Terri Mitchell, Winona Lake.
Altered Interim License Plate - Fined $25 in July was Geovany Montes, Warsaw.
The following people also paid $125 in court costs:
Public Intoxication - Fined $50 in December were Randy Nellans, Mentone; Michael DeLaMater, Warsaw; and Alacia Fitch, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in October was Linda Jo Sawyer, Pierceton.
Fined $50 in September was Baldomero Jimenez, Warsaw.
Judgment (court costs only) in July against Robert Mansfield, Syracuse.
Fined $25 in June was John Vanhulst, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in June was Enrique Marrufo, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in May was Victor Mitchell, Warsaw.
Furnishing Alcohol To A Minor - Fined $125 in December was Sarah Rose, North Webster.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $1 in December were Michael Palmer, North Webster; Andrew Westafer, Bourbon; and Kristopher Perkins, Warsaw.
Fined $50 in August was Jon Marler, Syracuse.
Fined $50 in July was Jack Daniels, Warsaw.
Illegal Consumption Of Alcohol By A Minor - Fined $50 in December were Joshua Michael, Milford, and Austin Yoder, Milford.
Fined $50 in May was Jeremy Schuh, Warsaw.
Disorderly Conduct - Fined $125 in December was Barbara J. Ward, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in August was Christina Davis, Syracuse.
Battery - Judgment (court costs only) in December against Sandra R. Johnson, North Webster.
Fined $124.50 in August was Todd Brown, Warsaw.
Conversion - Fined $50 in October was Amy J. King, Warsaw.
Fined $100 in May was Marie Guengova, Winona Lake.
Invasion Of Privacy - Fined $100 in September was John F. Shepherd, Milford.
Resisting Law Enforcement - Fined $100 in September was John F. Shepherd, Milford.
Possession Of Marijuana - Fined $75 in July was Kyle Hollon, North Webster.
Fined $25 in July and ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee was Elizabeth Beery, Warsaw.
Fined $25 in March, ordered to pay a $200 drug interdiction fee and license suspended 180 days was Chad Haselby, Akron.
Fined $25 in February and license restricted 180 days was Cory Sterk, Claypool.
The following people also paid $75.50 in court costs:
Speeding - Fined $50 in July was Janel M. Polk, 21, Leesburg.
Fined $27 in January were Charles Seitner, 30, Winona Lake; Constence Beer, 42, Milford; Landa Bussard, 46, Warsaw; and Jacob Smith, 17, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in December were Troy R. McGuire, 30, Winona Lake, and Jerry D. Phillips, 32, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in November were Samuel R. Shipley, 19, Cromwell; Raffi D. Vartkessian, 25, Warsaw; and Kenneth D. Herman, 36, Syracuse.
Fined $27 in September was David W. Grossman, 36, Milford.
Fined $27 in August was Ashley N. Johnson, 18, Warsaw.
Fined $27 in April were Jason E. Stephens, 24, Syracuse, and Seth T. Helser, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $12 in January were Kerry W. Fear, 29, Akron; Dane D. Larsen, 46, Nappanee; Bruce Butler, 42, Syracuse; Richard Thomas, 25, Pierceton; Alvin Haab, 57, Milford; William I. Mulvaney, 34, Rochester; Mary A. Espinoza, 25, Warsaw; Joby D. Popenfoose, 23, Warsaw; Terry Bess, 52, Atwood; and James R. Koontz, 37, Bourbon.
Fined $12 in December were Lesa G. Dye, 39, Warsaw; and Jamie L. Charles, 21, Mentone.
Fined $12 in November was Matthew D. Bryant, 17, Nappanee.
Fined $7 in January was Emily J. Fites, 26, Akron.
Fined $7 in September was Lynn A. Geyer, 29, North Webster.
No Valid License - Fined $7 in January were Jose Rizo, 20, Warsaw; Jaimes Simeon, 41, Cromwell; and Charles A. Hughes, 27, Silver Lake.
Fined $7 in December were Jose L. Galindo, 28, Warsaw; Dennis R. Allison, 60, Silver Lake; and Edwin C. Brinker, 65, Syracuse.
Fined $7 in November were George K. Ousley, 29, Akron, and Terry J. Wright, 22, Warsaw.
Expired Plates - Fined $7 in January were Jacky L. Dunlap, 24, Rochester; Michael Niles, 53, Warsaw; and Judith A. Bolte, 54, Warsaw.
Driving Without Proof Of Financial Responsibility - Fined $50 in January was Simon S. Rose, 21, Pierceton.
False Registration - Fined $7 in January were Eduardo V. Palos, 27, Syracuse, and Charles A. Hughes, 27, Silver Lake.
Fined $7 in November was Terry J. Wright, 22, Warsaw.
Failure To Yield To Emergency Vehicle - Fined $7 in January was Isaias Benitez, 20, Warsaw.
Learner's Permit Violation - Fined $7 in January was James E. Eash, 17, Nappanee.
Disregarding A Traffic Signal - Fined $7 in January were Tony W. Kaehr, 34, Warsaw; Curt A. Lindsey, 27, North Webster; Samantha J. Shearer, 17, Warsaw; Jamie R. Bowers, 24, Warsaw; Curtis E. Campbell, 18, Warsaw; Benny L. Michael, 42, Silver Lake; and Daena J. Davison, 25, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in December was Angella S. Ashkins, 34, Pierceton.
Fined $7 in November was Terry J. Wright, 22, Warsaw.
Disregarding A Stop Or Yield Sign - Fined $7 in January was Gary Cook, 41, Syracuse, and Karen Brown, 54, Warsaw.
Fined $7 in September was Linggawati Tanamal, 35, Winona Lake.
The following people were assessed no court costs:
Violation Of Seat Belt Law - Fined $20 in January were Walter L. Dutton, 27, Syracuse; and Jerlyn S. Davis, 37, Bourbon.
Fined $20 in December were Esther Steffen, 18, Pierceton, and Garry E. Manns, 19, Warsaw.
Charges were dismissed against the following people:
Driving While Suspended - (January) Juan Stillson, Nappanee.
Check Deception - (January) Ron Whitaker, Warsaw; Joseph Williams, Winona Lake; Jessica Mullins, Claypool; and Krystal Davis, Warsaw; (December) Tina Bullington, Mentone; (November) Mary Wood, Warsaw; Miranda Aldrich, Warsaw; (September) Mark McGillem, Winona Lake; (August) Stephen Christie, Winona Lake (two counts); (July) Thomas Kelley, Cromwell.
Disorderly Conduct - (December) Daniel K. Hawley Jr., Warsaw; (April) Jose Ibarra, Warsaw.
Battery - (September) John F. Shepherd, Milford; (June) Thomas Meade, Warsaw.
Illegal Possession Of Alcohol By A Minor - (July) Ryan Park, Milford.
Possession Of Marijuana - (January 2001) Ricky Hite, Warsaw.

Superior Court I
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• PSB Credit Services Inc. v. John and Laura Ross, South CR 700E, South Whitley; Donald Ross, Rt. 2, South Whitley; ABF & Associates Inc., Indianapolis; Consolidated Nutrition, LLC, Hagerstown; and Kosciusko County treasurer. Plaintiff seeks $192,246.64 due on business loan 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.
• CreditMax Inc. v. Chris L. Chaney, Kewanna. Plaintiff seeks $4,068.31 due on agreement.
• SAC Finance Inc. v. the following people for the amounts noted due on assigned accounts, plus attorney fees and court costs: Christina L. Gregory, East Black's Court, North Webster, $3,764.50, and Altha C. Vickers, West CR 250S, Warsaw, $4,924.20.
• Victoria J. Tyson and Linda L. Harmon v. Merlyn Michele and William Derek Elrod, Wooster Road, Winona Lake; Ronald L. and Katrina A. Brandenburg, Lincoln Park, Warsaw; Timothy A. and Kathleen M. Rudnick, Strongsville, Ohio; Kosciusko County treasurer; and Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union. Plaintiffs seek $88,258.41 due on land contract, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of land contract, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• Morequity Inc. v. Enrique Marquez, also known as Enrique Borders and Marquez Borders, and Sharon Borders, South Union Street, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $55,696 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.
• Firststar Trust Co., as serviced by Conseco Finance Servicing Co., v. Gary A. and Tina L. Karbach, EMS T15B Lane, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $68,982.95 due on contract, plus interest, attorney fees, costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of security agreement as prior to other liens, with possession and sale of mobile home to satisfy judgment.
• Robert L. Downing v. Steve McDonald. Plaintiff seeks $6,125 in unpaid rent, plus an unspecified amount for damages, attorney fees and court costs.
• Oakwood Acceptance Corp. v. Robert and Shantell L. Spath, East Evergreen Drive, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $124,065.14 due on 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.
• Irwin Mortgage Corp., formerly known as Inland Mortgage Corp., v. David R. Creekmore, Leesburg, and John Doe, unknown tenant at real estate on West Prairie Street, Leesburg. Plaintiff seeks $79,945.23 due on 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.
• The Chase Manhattan Bank, successor by merger to Chase Bank of Texas/NA, formerly known as Texas Commerce Bank, v. William J. Jr. and A. Harroff Stephenson, East Prestwick Road, Warsaw. Plaintiff seeks $242,180.53 due on 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 Dissolution
Lary
Mary K. Lary, South Lake Sharon Road, Warsaw, and John Bufford Lary, EMS B42D Lane, Leesburg. They were married Sept. 20, 1997, and separated Dec. 1, 2000. There is one minor child.

Superior Court I
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Superior Court I with Judge Duane G. Huffer presiding:
Complaints
• American General Finance Inc. v. Piper L. Witham. Plaintiff awarded $9,417.66 by default, plus court costs.
• John F. and Patricia K. Garber v. David M. and Jeannie K. Williams. Plaintiffs awarded $70,150 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.
• SAC Finance Inc. awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, against the following people: Christopher A. Breidinger, $4,625.30; Jesse W. Ferguson, $4,516.61; Pamela G. Bower, $3,348.33; Onda L. Baker, $3,862.66; and Robert L. Banghart, $5,871.41.
• Centurion Insurance & Bonding Corp. v. Deborah K. Suver. Plaintiff awarded $1,706.17 by default, plus court costs.
• First Step Finance Inc. v. Shirley A. Penn. Plaintiff awarded $5,913.70, plus interest and court costs.
• General Motors Acceptance Corp. v. Sean D. and Bonnie L. Dodd. Plaintiff awarded $6,234.33 by default, plus interest and court costs.
• Cargill Inc. Nutrena Feed Division v. Richard Rager and Double R Farms. Plaintiff awarded $10,302.78 by default plus interest and court costs.
• Wabash County Farm Bureau Credit Union v. Lee M. and Kim D. Bradley. Plaintiff awarded $4,090.81 by default, plus interest, $1,200 in attorney fees and court costs.
• City of Warsaw awarded the judgments noted by default, plus court costs, against the following people: Jim B. and Irene A. Benson, $889.65; Lloyd D. Bailey, $803.68; Jose Fidel Ibanez, $926.49; William R. and Patricia A. Garman, $1,192.47; Robert L. Howard, $961.58; and Claude J. and Shelley Johnson, $821.22.
• Grange Mutual Insurance v. Cindy S. Cooper. Plaintiff awarded $3,540.95 by default, plus court costs.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed:
• First National Bank of Warsaw v. Mark Schneider.
• Reub Williams & Sons Inc., doing business as Times-Union, v. Missy Shepherd.
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• Brent A. Swonger, by his parents and next friends, A. Keith and Cindy L. Swonger, and A. Keith and Cindy L. Swonger, individually, v. Manco Products Inc. and Ace Hardware.
• Toby Jackson v. Ryan Lee Oler and Glenna Patino.
• Thomas Larkin v. Tiffany D. Wyant, by her next friend Robert W. Wyant. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, PCA, vs. Judy A. Mock, et al.
The following case was dismissed without prejudice:
• Farm Credit Services of Mid-America, PCA, v. Perry T. and Sandra L. Johnson, et al.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Bryon Lee and Gloria Jean Wells. Father awarded custody of couple's minor child. Mother ordered to pay $40 per week in child support. Jan. 25.
• Erica (former name Wilcox restored) and Aaron G. Dobbs. Jan. 26.
• Bret Raymond and Judy Shepler. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Jan. 26.
• Donie and Rory K. Kiphart. FAther awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Jan. 30.
• Paul V. and Angela L. Riggs. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $158 per week in child support. Jan. 30.
• Ralph F. and Lynn Prater. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $106 per week in child support. Jan. 30.
• Jason Peter and Holly Louise Carpenter. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Mother ordered to pay $132 per week in child support. Jan. 30.

Circuit Court
Filings
The following petitions were filed in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• CreditMax Inc. v. Lisa K. Slone, Rome City. Plaintiff seeks $4,899.24 due on assigned account.
• The Chase Manhattan Bank vs. David A. and Nannie Jackson, Kuder Lane, Warsaw; John and Jane Doe, EMS B49 Lane, Warsaw; and Investaid Corp., Indianapolis. Plaintiff seeks $86,335.27 due on 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.
• Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corp. v. Irma Ramos and Franco Guadalupe, Lakelawn Drive, Winona Lake, and Evanston Insurance Co., Omaha, Neb. Plaintiff seeks $52,803.65 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.
• Taper Lock Credit Union v. Daniel Waldschmidt, Meadowview Drive, Syracuse. Plaintiff seeks $3,756.60 due on contract, plus interest.
• Bank One/NA, formerly known as The First National Bank of Chicago, v. Jeffrey L. and Sharon L. Johnson, East Cinderella Drive, Cromwell; John Wright and/or Jon W. Sroufe, North Pawnee Road, Syracuse; Home Improvement Acceptance Corp., Fort Wayne; and Enchanted Hills Community Association, Cromwell. Plaintiff seeks $63,261.84 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.
• Constance and Glenn Johnson v. Farmers Insurance Group, South Bend. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount in each of two counts to compensate for injuries and damage resulting from a Feb. 12, 1999, auto accident near the intersection of CRs 100E and 250N.
Marriage Dissolutions
Begley
Nancy J. Begley, Washington Road, Pierceton, and Steve Begley, Lima, Ohio. They were married Nov. 10, 1991, and separated Oct. 28, 2000. There are no minor children.
Craig
Kelly L. Craig, South County Farm Road, Claypool, and Douglas A. Craig, Danville. They were married April 25, 1997, and separated on a date not indicated. There are no minor children.
Grow
Leo F. Grow, West CR 950S, Silver Lake, and Frances E. Grow, South County Farm Road, Claypool. They were married July 30, 1988, and separated Jan. 10, 2001. There are no minor children.
Kindig
Jean Marie Kindig, West Market Street, Warsaw, and Ronnie Jay Kindig, East Center Street, Warsaw. They were married June 2, 1961, and separated Dec. 19, 2000. There are two dependent children.
Kreft
Jami Lee Kreft, Crescent Drive, Warsaw, and Joshua Lee Kreft, South Bend. They were married June 15, 1996, and separated June 10, 2000. There are two minor children.
Lipply
Vicki E. Lipply, East CR 450N, Leesburg, and Kim R. Lipply, East Market Street, Warsaw. They were married March 27, 1987, and separated Dec. 18, 2000. There is one minor child.
Lisenbee
Jim Lisenbee, West CR 250S, Warsaw, and Charlotte Lisenbee, West Pike Street, Warsaw. They were married May 15, 1978, and separated Dec. 28, 2000. There are no minor children.

Circuit Court
Judgments
The following judgments were awarded in Kosciusko Circuit Court with Judge Rex Reed presiding:
Complaints
• CreditMax Inc. v. April Harris. Plaintiff awarded agreed judgment of $6,816.92.
• The Bank of New York v. Jim B. and Irene A. Benson, Teachers Credit Union, Gast Fuel & Service Inc., Jones Hardware, Professional Account and Helvey & Associates. Plaintiff awarded summary judgment of $55,285.49, plus costs incurred, court costs and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
• CreditMax Inc. vs. Daniel A. and Laura Dellinger. Plaintiff awarded $8,547.83 by default.
• Ron Wolff v. Swift Boat Co. and Naulin Inc. Plaintiff awarded (1) $19,696 from Swift Boat Co. by default and foreclosure of liens of watercraft, with sale to satisfy judgment and (2) $2,373 from Naulin Inc. by default and foreclosure of liens of watercraft, with sale to satisfy judgment.
• Standard Federal Bank v. James A. and Angela S. Kulczar and Firstplus Financial Inc. Plaintiff awarded $133,799.61 by default, plus interest and foreclosure of mortgage as prior to other liens, with sale of real estate to satisfy judgment.
Name Change
• Kathryn Anne Crist's request to change her name to Kathryn Anne Carvey is granted.
Dismissals
The following cases were dismissed with prejudice:
• American Economy Insurance Co., a Safeco Co., v. Michael J. Felts, et al.
• Kenneth E. Schneider v. North Webster United Methodist Church. Court costs taxed to plaintiff.
• Thomas S. Armey v. Wayne Howard and Robert Allen Logging.
• Courtney Schapson v. Nancy Brown.
Marriage Dissolutions
The following dissolutions were finalized on the dates indicated:
• Tracey Ann (former name Valdez restored) and Christian F. Yates. Mother awarded custody of couple's minor child. Father ordered to pay $74 per week in child support. Jan. 22.
• Michael R. and Robin Jean Brown. Father awarded custody of couple's two minor children. No child support ordered at this time. Jan. 24.
• Edna Mae (former name Belcher restored) and Billie Poe. Jan. 25.
• Cynthia L. and Patrick R. Lowe. Mother awarded custody of couple's two minor children. Father ordered to pay $250 per week in child support. Jan. 26.
• Franklin E. and Janice M. Choate. Jan. 26.
• Amy Jo and Jeffery C. Lamb. Jan. 26.
• Heather D. and Curtis R. Stavedahl. Jan. 29.
• Bobby J. and Barbara Bays. Jan. 29.
• Keith A. and Lynn A. Wronka. Jan. 29.
Dismissals
The following dissolution proceedings were dismissed:
• Leanne and Timothy Myers.
• Susan R. and Gary L. Johnson.
• Mark William and Mary Paseka.
Other Action
• Debbie K. Lemon v. Lorne McCune. This case is referred to mediation, with Robert J. Konopa as mediator. [[In-content Ad]]