HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-5724In the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania
JAMES H. MCNEIL, JR.,
Plaintiff,
VS.
TINA L. MCNEIL,
Defendant.
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No. 2001- ~'70q
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) CML TERM
) IN DIVORCE
NOTICETO DEFEND ANDCLAIMRIGHTS
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set
forth in the following pages, you must take prompt action. You are warned that if you fail to do
so, the case may proceed without you and a decree of divorce or annulment may be entered
against you by the Court. A judgment may also be entered against you for any other claim or
relief requested in these papers by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or property or other rights
important to you, including custody or visitation of your children.
When the ground for divorce is indignities or irretrievable breakdown of the marriage,
you may request marriage counseling. A list of marriage counselors is available in the Office of
the Prothonotary at:
Office of the Prothonotary
Cumberland County Courthouse
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
IF YOU DO NOT FILE A CLAIM FOR ALIMONY, DIVISION OF PROPERTY,
LAWYER'S FEES OR EXPENSES BEFORE A DIVORCE OR ANNULMENT IS GRANTED,
YOU MAY LOSE THE RIGHT TO CLAIM ANY OF THEM.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO
NOT HAVE A LAWYER OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE
OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Lawyer Referral Service
Cumberland Cotmty Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
(717) 249-3166
In the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania
JAMES H. MCNEIL, JR.,
Plaintiff,
VS.
TINA L. MCNEIL,
Defendant.
No. 200I-
CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF COUNSELING
TO THE WITHIN-NAMED DEFENDANT:
You have been named as the Defendant in a Complaint in Divorce proceeding filed in
the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County. This notice is to advise you that in
accordance with Section 3302(d) of the Divorce Code, you may request that the court require you
and your spouse to attend marriage counseling prior to a divorce being handed down by the
court. A list of professional marriage counselors is available at the Domestic Relations Office,
13 North Hanover Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania. You are advised that this list is kept as a
convenience to you and you are not bound to choose a counselor from this list. All necessary
arrangements and the cost of counseling sessions are to be borne by you and your spouse.
If you desire to pursue counseling, you must make your request for counseling within
twenty days of the date on which you receive this notice. Failure to do so will constitute a
waiver of your right to request counseling.
Michael S. Travis
ID No. 77399
4076 Market Slreet, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-9502
In the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania
JAMES H. MCNEIL, JR., )
Plaintiff, )
vs. I No. 2001-
TINA L. MCNEIL, ) CIVIL TERM
Defendant. ) IN DIVORCE
COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE UNDER SECTION 3301(c) OR
3301(d) OF THE DIVORCE CODE IN DIVORCE
Plaintiff, by his attorney Michael S. Travis, respectfully represents:
1. Plaintiff is James Henry McNeil, Jr., who resides at 48 Kingswood Terrace,
Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013, since July 1999.
2. Defendant is Tina L. McNeil, who resides at 48 Kingswood Terrace, Carlisle,
Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013, since July 1999.
3. Defendant has been a bona fide resident of the Commonwealth of Peunsylvania
for at least six months immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
The plaintiff and defendant were married on March 18, 2000, in Camp Hill,
Pennsylvania.
5.
There have been no prior actions of divorce or annulment between the parties in
this or any other jurisdiction.
6. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
7. The parties have been living separate and apart. At a subsequent time, plaintiff
may submit an Affidavit that the parties have lived separate and apart for at least two (2) years.
8. Plaintiffhas been advised that counseling is available and that plaintiff may have
the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
9. Neither party is a member of the United States Armed Services, and do not fall
within the provisions of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Relief Act of Congress of 1940 and its
amendments.
10. Plaintiffrequests the court to enter a decree of divorce.
I verify that the statements made in this Complaint are tree and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. § 4904, relating to
unswom falsification to authorities.
Date: ,/~/---~D /
J~iaine~iffH' M~Neil, Jr'
Attorney for Plaintiff
I.D. # 77399
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-9502
Fax 731-9511
In the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania
JAMES H. MCNEIL, JR., )
Plaintiff, )
vs. ) No. 2001 - 5724
)
TINA L. MCNEIL, ) CIVIL TERM
Defendant. ) IN DIVORCE
2,2001.
2.
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
A complaint in divorce under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on October
The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days
have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
DATED: ~,.
In the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania
JAMES H. MCNEIL, JR.,
Plaintiff,
TINA L. MCNEIL,
Defendant.
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) No. 2001 - 5724
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) CIVIL TERM
) IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
2,2001.
2.
A complaint in divorce under § 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on October
The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety days
have elapsed from the date of filing and service of the Compla'mt.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of
intention to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities.
Tina L. McNeil, Defendant
In the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania
JAMES H. MCNEIL, JR., )
Plaintiff, )
vs. ) No. 2001 - 5724
)
TINA L. MCNEIL, ) CIVIL TERM
Defendant. ) IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF
A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER § 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses ifI do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
In the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania
JAMES H. MCNEIL, JR., )
Plaintiff, )
vs. ) No. 2001 - 5724
)
TINA L. MCNEIL, ) CIVIL TERM
Defendant. ) IN DIVORCE
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REQUEST ENTRY OF
A DIVORCE DECREE UNDER § 3301(c) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. I understand that I may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses ifI do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
prothonotary.
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. § 4904 relating to unsworn
falsification to authorities.
Date:
Tina L. McNeil, Defendant
In the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania
JAMES H. MCNEIL, JR., )
Plaintiff, )
VS. )
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TINA L. MCNEIL, )
Defendant. )
No. 2001 - 5724
CIVIL TERM
IN DIVORCE
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
I, Michael S. Travis, attorney for Plaintiff, in the above captioned action for divorce,
hereby state that a conformed and certified copy of the Complaint in Divorce was served upon
the Defendant by Certified Mail No. 7000 1670 0000 8954 0106, return receipt requested, by
depositing the same in the United States mail on October 3, 2001, pursuant to Rule 1920.4 of the
Amendments to the Pennsylvania Rules of Civil Procedure relating to the Divorce Code. As
indicated by the green return receipt card attached hereto, the Complaint was received by the
Defendant on October 4, 2001.
I verify that the statements made in this Affidavit are true and correct. I understand that
false statements herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. §4904 relating to unswom
falsification to authorities, f~
J~i~'S. Travis
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-9502
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MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this',~l~ day ofl~ ,'~2001, by and between James H.
McNeil, Jr., (hereinafter referred to as "Husband,") and Tina L. McNeil, (hereinafter referred to
as "Wife").
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Husband and Wife were lawfully married on March 18, 2000; and
WHEREAS, there were no children bom of this marriage;
WHEREAS, differences have arisen between Husband and Wife in consequence of which
they intend to live apart from each other; and
WHEREAS, Husband and Wife desire to settle and determine their rights and
obligations; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties intending to be legally bound hereby do covenant and
agree as follows;
1. DEFINITIONS
(a) Date of Execution of this Agreement. The phrase "date of execution" or
"execution date" of this Agreement shall be defmed as the date of execution by the parties if they
each have executed the Agreement on the same date. Otherwise, the "date of execution" or
"execution date" of this Agreement shall be defmed as the date of execution by the party last
executing this Agreement.
(b) Distribution Date. The phrase "distribution date" shall be defined as fourteen
days following the entry of a final decree in divorce and the filing of Waivers of Appeals by each
party. If the fourteenth day falls on a weekend or holiday, the distribution date shall be the next
business date.
2. ADVICE OF COUNSEL
The parties have had an oppommity to review the provisions of this Agreement
with their respective counsel. Husband and Wife acknowledge that this Agreement is not the
result of any duress or undue influence and that it is not the result of any collusion or improper or
illegal agreement or agreements. The parties further acknowledge that they have each made to
the other a full accounting of their respective assets to the extent that it has been requested. Each
party agrees that he or she shall not at any future time raise as a defense or otherwise the lack of
such disclosure in any legal proceeding involving this Agreement with the exception of
disclosure that may have been fraudulently withheld.
3. SEPARATION
It shall be lawful for each party at all times hereafter to live separate and apart
from the other party at such place or places as he or she may from time to time choose or deem
fit. The foregoing provisions shall not be taken as an admission on the part of either party as to
the lawfulness or unlawfulness of the causes leading to their living apart.
4. INTERFERENCE
Each party shall be free from interference, authority, and contact by the other as
fully as if he or she were single and married except as may be necessary to carry out the
provisions of the agreement. Neither party shall molest the other or attempt to endeavor to
molest the other, nor compel the other to cohabit with the other, or in any way harass or malign
the other, nor in any way interfere with the peaceful existence, separate and apart from the other.
5. DIVISION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY
The parties hereto have divided between themselves, to their mutual satisfaction,
all items of tangible and intangible marital property. Excepting the list attached hereto as Exhibit
"A," neither party shall make any claim to any other such items of marital property, or to the
separate personal property of either property, which are now in the possession and/or under the
control of the other.
6. SPOUSAL SUPPORT/ALIMONY PENDENTE LITE
Each party agrees to relinquish any right to support, maintenance or Alimony
Pendente Lite.
7. ALIMONY
The parties herein acknowledge by this Agreement they have respectively secured
and maintained substantial and adequate funds with which to provide for themselves sufficient
£mancial resources to provide for their comfort, maintenance and support, in the station of life
which they are accustomed. Husband and Wife do hereby waive, release and agrees to relinquish
the right to Alimony.
8. LIFE INSURANCE
It shall not be necessary for either party to maintain a policy of life insurance for
the benefit of the other party.
9. AUTOMOBILES
(a) The parties are the owners of two automobiles, a 2000 Honda Accord, VIN
NPfX~5'~70)~Et9//3c/0~iven by Wife and titled to her, and a 1998 Ford Explorer, VIN 1Ft*I~.U35P5W~.B47515
driven by Husband and titled to him. Both vehicles are encumbered by purchase money loans.
Husband shall have sole and exclusive possession of the Ford Explorer. Wife shall have sole and
exclusive possession of the Honda Accord.
(b) Husband shall assume and hold Wife harmless for the purchase money loan on
his auto. Wife shall assume and hold Husband harmless for the purchase money loan on the her
auto.
Should any action be required to transfer title or other document of ownership, the
parties will take steps to transfer and reflect ownership as soon as possible after the distribution
date.
(c) Both parties agree to assume all responsibility and hold each other harmless
for any and all liability, including insurance, costs and expenses associated with ownership of the
above. The costs of any title transfers or fees shall be borne equally by the parties.
10. DIVISION OF REAL PROPERTY
Premises. Husband and Wife hold title as tenants by the entireties to the premises
identified as 48 Kingswood Terrace, Carlisle, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, 17013, which
was owned by Husband prior to the marriage. (The Marital Residence). The parties agree as
follows with respect to the Marital Residence:
From the date of the execution of this Agreement, Husband shall be solely
responsible for all past, present, and future costs, expenses or liabilities attributable and/or
resulting from Husband's and/or Wife's interests in the Marital Premises, and/or by reason of
Wife's former ownership thereof. The property is encumbered by a purchase money mortgage
with GMAC Mortgage company. The property is believed to be worth approximately
$117,000.00. Husband agrees to be responsible for any and all encumbrances on the property
and indemnify and hold wife haxmless for any claim thereon.
Wife waives the fight to any equity in the marital residence. Wife shall deliver to
Husband, at an expense to be paid by Husband, a quitclaim deed conveying all of her right and
title of the Marital Premises to Husband no later than the distribution date of this agreement.
Husband agrees to ref'mance or assume the mortgage within six (6) months of the
execution date of this agreement to remove Wife's name from the mortgage.
11. PENSION AND RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS
Husband and Wife shall maintain their separate pension, IRA and/or retirement
accounts. Wife relinquishes any other rights, title, and interest she may have in all other existing
and future retirement assets or benefits of Husband's pension or retirement plans, 401K or other
account, including his military retirement. Husband relinquishes any and all rights, title, and
of Wife's pension
interest he may have in all existing or future retirement assets or benefits or
retirement, 401K or other account: CWV¥ ~_~.4C~'~L[
12. MEDICAL INSURANCE
The parties shall be responsible for their own medical insurance.
13. MARITAL DEBTS
Each of the parties agrees to keep the other indemnified and saved harmless from
all debts or liabilities incurred by him or her prior to the date of this agreement and from all
actions, claims and demands whatsoever with respect thereto, and from all costs, legal or
otherwise, and any counsel fees whatsoever pertaining to such actions, claims and demands.
Since separation, neither party has contracted for any debts which the other will
be responsible for and each party indemnifies and holds harmless the other for all obligations
separately incurred or assumed under this Agreement.
14. FILING OF IRS RETURN/TAXES
Husband and Wife agree to file separate tax returns for the tax year in which the
Decree in Divorce is entered. _.r~.A ~..,:~ ~'- ........ . .......
15. DIVORCE
The parties agree to cooperate with each other in obtaining a f'mal divorce of the
marriage. It is agreed that the parties will execute and allow to be filed the necessary documents
to obtain a divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code.
16. DEATH PRIOR TO DIVORCE
If either Husband or Wife dies before the entry of a final decree in divorce
between the parties, this Agreement is deemed to survive the death, and the parties, heirs or
assigns shall enter into the same status as after the Agreement was entered into.
17. INCORPORATION
This agreement is to be incorporated for the purposes of enforcement, but not
merged into any subsequent Decree in Divorce.
18. CONTINUED COOPERATION
The parties agree that they will, after the execution of this Agreement, execute any
and all written instruments, assignments, releases, deeds or notes or other such writings as may
be necessary or desirable for the proper effectuation of this Agreement.
19. COUNSEL FEES
Except as otherwise provided for in this Agreement, each party shall be
responsible for his or her own legal fees and expenses.
20. BREACH
If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other party shall have
the right, at his or her election, to sue for damages for such breach, and the party breaching this
contract shall be responsible for the payment of legal fees and costs incurred by the other in
enforcing their rights under this Agreement or for seeking such other remedies or relief as may
be available to him or her.
21. VOLUNTARY AGREEMENT
The provisions of this Agreement are fully understood by both parties and each
party acknowledges that the Agreement is fair and equitable; that it is being entered into
voluntarily; and that it is not the result of any duress or undue influence.
22. WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGAINST ESTATES
Except as herein otherwise provided., each party may dispose of his or her
property in any way, and each party hereby waives and relinquishes any and all rights he or she
may now have or hereafter acquire under the present or future laws of any jurisdiction to share in
the property or the estate of the other as a result of the marital relationship, including without
limitation, dower, curtsey, statutory allowance, widows allowance, right to take in intestacy, right
to take against the will of the other and the right to act as administrator or executor of the other's
estate.
23.
BINDING EFFECT
This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties' heirs, successors and assigns.
24. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER
Any modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be
effective only if made in writing and executed with the same formalities as this Agreement. The
failure of either party to insist upon strict perfomiance of any of the provisions of this Agreement
shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature.
25. PRIOR AGREEMENTS
It is understood and agreed that any and all prior agreements which may have
been made or executed or verbally discussed prior to the date and time of this Agreement are null
and void and of no effect.
26. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement contains the entire understanding of the parties and there are no
representations, warranties, covenants or undertakings other than those expressly set forth herein.
27. DESCRIPTIVE HEADINGS
The descriptive headings used herein are for convenience only. They shall not
have any binding effect whatsoever in determining the rights or obligations of the parties.
28.
Pennsylvania.
APPLICABLE LAW
This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties set their hands and seals the day and the
year first written above.
Witness
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
: SS:
co ntyofCu lc d :
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, this,31SJCday of C)~ ,2001, a
notary public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Jarnes H. McNeil, Jr., known to
me (or satisfactorily proven to be) the person whose name is subscribed to the within agreement
and acknowledged that he executed the same for the purposes herein contained.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania:
County of ~
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and official seal.
Notary Public
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I ope A. Macros, Nolmy Public
I Ca_mp Hill Boro, Cuml~edantl Gounly
~ My C~rlmls~on Expires Oct. 11, 2004
Meml3et, Pennsylvania Association ol Notaries
SS:
notary public, in and for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Tina L. McNeil, known to me (or
satisfactorily proven to be) the person whose name is subscribed to the within agreement and
acknowledged that she executed the same for the purposes herein contained.
I .olarial :Seal I
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I .. _t.eflx)yne. Bgro,_ _Cumberland _Oguntl( l
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Michael S. Travis
ID No. 77399
4076 Market Street, Suite 209
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 731-9502
In the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
Pennsylvania
JAMES H. MCNEIL, JR.,
Plaintiff,
VS.
TINA L. MCNEIL,
Defendant.
No. 2001 - 5724
CML TERM
IN DIVORCE
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following information, to the court for entry of a
divorce decree:
Code.
Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under § 3301(c)(1) of the Divorce
2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: Complaint was mailed October 3,
2001, via United States certified mail, restricted delivery, return receipt requested to Defendant,
which was received by Defendant on October 4, 2001, Affidavit of service attached hereto.
3. Date of execgtion of the affidavit of consent required by~ 3301(c) of the Divorce
Code: by plaintiffon ///O ,2002; by defendant on ///~ 2002.
4. Related claims pending: Economic claims are resolved by Marital Settlement
Agreement dated October 31,2001, incorporated by reference hereto.
5. Date ofaintiffs Waiver of Notice in § 3301(c) Divorce was filed with the
prothonotary: ///7 ,2002.
Date cJefendant's Waiver of Notice in 3301(c) filed with the
prothonotary: ///./'~ ,2002. §~ivorce was
chael S. Travis
Attorney for Plaintiff
IN THE COURT Of COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY
STATE OF
JAMES H. MCNEIL, JR.,
Plaintiff,
VERSUS
TINA L. MCNEILt
Defendant.
NO.
PENNA.
2001-5724
DECREE IN
DIVORCE
DeCREeD THAT James H McN~'il ,
, IT I$ ORDERED AND
PLAINTIFF,
AND Tina L. McNeil
,DEFENDANT,
ARE DIVORCED FROM THE BONDS OF MATRIMONY.
THE COURT RETAINS JURISDICTION OF THE FOLLOWING CLAIMS WHICH HAVE
BEEN RAISED Of RECORD IN THIS ACTION FOR WHICH A FINAL ORDER HAS NOT
YET BEEN ENTERED;
The Marital Settlement Aqreement dated October 31~ 2001 is
incorporated but not merqed into this Decree,
~ PROTHONOTARY
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Plaintiff
vs.
Defendant
File No.
IN DIVORCE
NOTICE TO RESUME PRIOR SURNAME
Notice is hereby given that the Plaintiff/Defendant in the
above matter, having been granted a Final Decree in Divorce on the
~ day of ~C~L~L~ ~ , hereby elects to resume the
prior surname of ~KK~ ~? ~-~ and gives
this written notice pursuant to the provisions of 54 P.S. S 704.
DATE:
Signature
Signature of name being resumed
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA:
:
COUNTY OF CUMBERLAND :
SS.
Notary Public, personally appeared the above affiant known to me to
be the person whose name is subscribed to the within document and
acknowledged that he/she executed the foregoing for the purpose
therein contained.
seal.
In Witness Whereof,
have hereunto set my hand and official
Notary Public
; JODYSSMITH NOTARYPUBLIC ~
] Carlisle Boro, Cumberland County
[My Com~sslon Expires ApriJ 4, 2005J