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HomeMy WebLinkAbout95-03318 a) "7 oJ (.. > l/) '~ . ;I ~ ~ (,... ~ to.., 1...) f :v ."- ,~ :8 ()O - r{) (Y) ('\ \.;/ i ~ LON C. SHREVE, Plaintiff IN rHE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNry, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL AcrlON - CUSrODY v. JUDlrH LYNN SHREVE, Defendant NO. ~5.3318 PRE-TRIAL MEMORANDUM OF DEFENDANT. JUDITH L. SHREVE I. STATEMENTOFPOSlrION: Defendant is the natural Mother of the minor children. Angela N. Shreve (born April 10, 1985) and Stephanie D. Shreve (born March 24, 1986). Defendant contests transfer of primary custody from her custody to that of the Father. Defendant feels the best interest of the children will be preserved by maintaining the status quo. rhe children have lived with their Mother since their birth. rhey have friends, extended family and other strong ties to this area. Mother is able to foster a good relationship between them and their Father. rhe children are enrolled in Cumberland Valley School District, an excellent school district known for its academics as well as extracurricular activities. Both ehildren are doing well in this academic environment and participate in school related activities. Mother does not believe that Father's environment is stable. Father has numerous teenagers. especially boys, who are either adopted or foster children. rhe environment, while it might be attraetive to the teenage girls, is not significantly better than Mother can provide. Mother indicates that since improvement in her employment and her new position as a realtor, she is better able to care for the children's needs. Mother also is more willing to allow the children flexibility in determining church attendance in the Harrisburg area as a social basis for the children, which church activities they had been participating in at their Father's. . . '. II. L1sr OF WlrNESSES: 1) Defendant- Ms. Shreve will testifY as to the history of the custody relationship; personal background; living arrangements of the children and her relationship with them; their school involvements and academics; her concerns about the ehildren living with their Father and concerns about his household composition. Defendant will testifY that she does not feel that the move would be in the best interest of the children at this phase of their life. She will also testifY that she does not believe the children are currently motivated for the move. 2) Ann Farrell. Maternal Grandmother. Mrs. Farrell will testifY as to the home environment of the children, the Defendant's relationship with them, her own relationship to them. She will also advise of her view on the inappropriateness of uprooting the children at this time in their lives. 3) Kelly Umstead- Niece ofthe Defendant - She will testifY as to her relationship with the girls, their home environment with their Mother, the girls' relationship with their Mother. 4) Julie Roller- Friend - Ms. Roller will confirm the parenting of the Defendant, as well as the relationship of the Defendant and the children. 5) Lon Shreve- As of Cross. III. CONCLUSION: Defendant requests that no ehange in primary eustody of the children occur. Dated: April 17, 2000 Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire Attorney for Defendant 549 Bridge Street New Cumberland, P A 17070-1931 (717) 774-1445 Supreme Court I.D. No. 32317 2 LON C. SHREVE, Plaintiff IN rHE COURr OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNry, PENNSYLVANIA : CIVIL AcrION - CUSTODY v. JUDIrH LYNN SHREVE, Defendant : NO. 95-3318 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I, DARBARA SUMPLE-SULLIV AN, ESQUIRE, do hereby certilY that on this date, I served a true and correct copy ofthe Pre-Trial Memorandum of Defendant, Judith L. Shreve, in the above-captioned matter upon the following individual(s), by United States First Class mail as follows: James D. Flower, Jr., Esquire Flower, Flower & Lindsay 11 East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013-3016 DATE: April 17,2000 arbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire 549 Bridge Street New Cumberland, P A 17070-1931 (717) 774-1445 Supreme Court I.D. 32317 Attorney for Defendant ~'1: ~ APR 1 8 ZOllO f1? '" vs. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 95-3318 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION IN CUSTODY LON C. SHREVE, Plaintiff, JUDITH LYNN SHREVE, Defendant. fREHEARlNG M.EMORANDUM PLAINTIFF FATHER'S POSITION This case involves a Custody Petition for Angela N. Shreve, born April 10, 1985, now fifteen years old, and Stephanie D. Shreve, born March 24, 1986. currently fourteen years old. The chlldren's father, Lon C. Shreve, has requested primary physical custody of his two daughters In response to their repeated requests to him over a period of several years that he do so. Although the children clearly love both of their parents, in their mother's household they experience Instability, Inconsistency, and lack of medical, dental and eye care attention. She was casual about getting them clothes and shoes. Their mother tended not to be sensitive to their desires to be involved in extra-curricular activities and to want to be transported to and from those activities. In 1996 their mother failed to properly supervise them with a paramour. who sexually abused both children. The chlldren's father's early history reflects prior instability and a difficult upbringing. In most recent years, it reflects a strong stable marriage between Plaintiff Lon C. Shreve and his wife, Dixie L. Shreve. He has strong religious orientation, and a great interest in children, including foster care experience and, over the last few years, the adoption of several teenage boys, the most recent of which was the adoption of Daniel E. Gregor, II, the hearing concerning which occurred before the Honorable Kevin A. Hess. on April 17, 2000. In contrast to their mother's home, their father and his wife have helped them catch up on eye care and dental needs (which were serious as illustrated by numerous cavities that each girl had) and have provided them with a loving, stable environment. The children both enjoy their father's church and the rural environment in Perry County. They appreciate the fact that their father and his wife do not drink, use drugs or smoke. At the conciliation conference in September of 1999, the parties agreed that counsel would meet with the children (Defendant was at that time represented by Joan Carey. Esquire, of Legal Services) to discuss their preferences in an attempt to resolve this matter. At that hearing, the girls quietly but consistently expressed their preference to live with their father. We believe that the preferences of these two girls. age fifteen and fourteen, are very important in this proceeding. The girls certainly do not want to hurt their mother's feeling, but we submit that their preference has been consistent over an extended period of time, and we would ask the Court to set aside ample time for an in depth conversation with them. WITNESSES 1. Plaintiff Lon C. Shreve and his wife, Dixie L. Shreve: Plaintiff and his wife will testify as to the history of the custody relationship, their personal backgrounds, the relationship they presently have with the children and with the adoptive children in their home, the home environment and activities, the concems the children have expressed to them about their mother, and the motivation for pursuing this change of custody. ~ 2. Teresa Lanza: Teresa Is the Adoption Coordinator for Common Sense Adoption Services, an adoption agency Involved in the recent adoption of Daniel E. Gregor. II by the Shreves. She can authenticate the Adoptive Family Profile and Adoptive Home Supervisory Reports which, In detail, discuss the family situation of the Shreves and can respond to questions concerning the home study. 3. Plaintiff may also call the following witnesses: a. April Manley, the sister of Dixie L. Shreve, who can discuss the ability and desire of her sister and brother-In.law to parent children. b. Mildred Hostler, Dixie L. Shreve's mother, who can testify concerning how the Shreves have dealt with some very difficult foster children, and the changes that have occurred in those foster children in their care. c. Robin Kepner, head of the nursery ministry at the Shreves' church, who has worked with Lon and Dixie in the nursery and can discuss their interaction with children. d. Victoria Parson, friend of the Shreves, who can also testify to the interaction of the Shreves with children and their method of discipline. e. Pastor Frank Nemeth, Jr., the youth pastor of the Shreves' church, who will testify concerning the youth group and the Shreve family's interaction with it. EXHIBITS Plaintiff identifies the following exhibits, but reserves the right to Identify additional exhibits prior to hearing: 1. Child Protective Services Investigation report concerning sexual abuse of Stephanie D. Shreve by Lonnie J. McRorey, dated March 1, 1996. 2. Child Protective Services Investigation report concerning sexual abuse of Angela N. Shreve, by Lonnie J. McRorey, dated March 1, 1996. 3. Adoptive Family Profile of Common Sense Adoption Services dated August 25, 1999, Adoptive Home Supervisory Report of Common Sense Adoption Services dated September 28. 1999, Adoptive Home Supervisory Report of Common Sense Adoption Services dated November 19, 1999, and Adoptive Home Supervisory Report of Common Sense Adoption Services dated January 20, 2000. 4. Dental records of the girls, If available. Respectfully submitted, FLOWER, FLOWER & LINDSAY Attomeys for Plaintiff James D. F r, Jr. 11 East High Street Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-5513 1.0. #27742 .__-'. - I., _, _. _ _,..!:T,.~ -=-'~_',".; . TO .~~.,", .~ _",: ~ -'.!.'~"-"'" '-r _ ~~_"" ~'.: LON C. SHREVE, Plaintitl' IN rHE COURr OF COMMON PLEAS : CUMBERLAND COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA v. Civil Action - Custody JUDlrH LYNN SHREVE, Defendant NO. 95-3318 PRAECIPE TO WITHDRAW APPEARANCE Please withdraw my appearance on behalf of Judith Lynn Shreve in the above-captioned matter. . Dated: matter. Dated: Respectfully submitted. (l ~ ~, Esquire Legal Services. Inc. 8 Irvine Rowe Carlisle, PA 17013 (717) 243-9400 PRAECIPE TO ENTER APPEARANCE Please enter my appearance on behalf of Judith Lynn Shreve in the above-captioned Barbara Sumple-Sullivan, Esqu Attorney for Defendant 549 Bridge Street New Cumberland. P A 17070-1931 (717) 774-1445 Supreme Court I.D. No. 32317 d ,\.,- . ) ~ . "dl': 'I'. .. '. \ ,. .of:' (': .\ "f: i 1 " , ,,',.' " \ " . 1 . J. ,I '. \ ..' , , " ,,' , ',J; ,'; -' , , y,:.;:' , .-, .J f' '-. ~ ~ :,... / " ", fl,-'..: 't~~"". '1.' <'~~-'~';".J-: .y ".. .,), .. '.\. y,".. .~ e,>:'-;' ';.\/ 'C.,;K." i '7-1.,'" :'-;i~: 1 ',.l . I ,;~. '/' , ., (' , ". 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D.p.rlmlnt of Public W.II.r., L.l'lco Lad".. 3rd fir,. P.O. BolC 2G75 H.nl.bur" PA 17105 wUhln ~O dlY' of the "Cllpt of '1'1 ani "part of lu.p.et.d .bU.I, Pl.... typ. or Pflnt, U.. on. form p.r Incld.nl, j't~S':;~, ~} A. DATE OF INCIDENT REGISTER NUMBER 21-04147 n I . Shreve An ela ADDRESS (lnclud. suut. City. Stat.. Zip Codl' 115 S. Wash!n ton Street Mechanicsbur PA 17055 Cumberland 206-70-6268 " 65 .It. fit. . n I' Shreve Judith ADORESS Il'lclud. Su..'. C Iy. Stlt., Zip Codl 184-52-6413 COUNTY 115 S. Washin ton Street Mechanicsbur 0, BIOLOGICAL/ADOPTlVE FATHER (L'lt, Flnl. Middle tnlll.1t Shreve Lon C. ADDRESS Include Su..,. C ty. Stlt., Zip Code PA 17055 Cumberland SOCIAL SECURITY NO. 164-54-5720 COUNTY 60 1112 State Road Duncannon PA 17020 t Ir t In u c Perr "Iney SOCIAL SECURITY NO. RPE L E .It. lit. den t. " 72 McRore Lonnie J. ADOPESS Includ. Str.". City. St.t.. Zip Cod. CUTberland Count Prison 1101 Clararont Rd. Carlisle PA 17013 Cumberl and G. FAMILY HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION (DO NOT COMPLETE FOR STUDENT ABUSE) I NAME (Las~ FI..~ Inltl.O RELATIONSHIP TO VICTIM NAME (Las~ FI..~ InlUaO Shreve Ste hanie Sister RELATIONSHIP TO VICTIM A. TYPE OF ABUSE/NEGLECT 1. Physlc'l InJu'los o I Burns/Scalding 08 02 Fractures 07 03 Skull Fractures 08 04 Subdural HematorN 09 05 Bruises 10 < -:: '~~';~ :~>';~':::; ,:~ '- .:: Welts/Ecchymosis Lacerations/Abrasions Punctures/Bites Brain Damage Poisoning 11 Asphyxiation/Suffocation 12 Internal Injuries/Hemorrhage 13 Dismemberment 1. Sprains/Dislocations 15 D,ugs/Alcohol c:!!J Drowning l.!:J Othor 02. Mental InJu'les 100 NOT COMPLETE FOR STUDENT ABUSE) 3. Se.u.1 Abuse 0' exploitation lJIJ Rape [}I] Incest ~ Statutory Ripe [!Uoevilte Sexual Intercourse 00 Sexual Assault o Promoting Prostitution ~ Po,nogrophv 4. Physlc.1 Nogloct 100 NOT COMPLETE FOR STUDENT ABUSE) 888 Malnutrition rzB'I Lack ~f Supervision rzB'I Medical Neglect (resulling L::...J (,osult,ng In a phvslcal L::...J In a phvslcal condition) 27 Failure to Thrive condition) 5. Immlnont Risk 100 NOT COMPLETE FOR STUOENT ABUSE) ~ PhVSlcal Inju,y @!] Soxual Abuso 0' Exploitation B. OESCRIBE lliE INJURIES/CONOITIONS CHECKED ABOVE . f r 1 r the all e ed ~etrator asked the chi 1 d to touch and kiss hi 5 peni s. alleged perpetrator 5 owe the child pornographic material on several occasions. GOtho' )004(14 ommonwca 0 cnnsy vania cpar men 0 U Ie e arc cv 418 . Ill!)!) III. CPS SERVICES (DO NOT COMPLETE fOR STUDENT AaUSEl A. WAS CHilD ALLEGEDLY ABUSED WHILE IN A "CHILD CARE SERVICE" (IS d.fln.d by CPSLl. DYES IX] NO Ii. WAS CH!LD REMOVED FROM THE ALLEGED ABUSIVE SETTING? (includ.s move by ..It. O9oncy. othorsl (]J YES ONO C WERE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS NOTIFIED OF THIS REPORT7 (CY 104 ..ntl (]J YES o NO D. SERVICES PLANNED OR PROVIDED: (Pl.... ch.ck th. .pproprl.t. blocks. (Abbr.vl.Uons: PL.PllIln.d, PR.Provld.d. IIld PERP.P.rp.trator). CHILD PARENT PERP. CHILD PARENT PERP. PL/PR PL/PR PLlPR PL/PR PL/PR PL/PR I>AI Ixw II ~ I ~~ IX9\' I .'1 Couns.llng ~ ~ Hom.mak.r/C.elak.r S.rvlces EG ~ ~ R.I....I to S.II-H.,p 1>>lIIx:tO'j ~ InstrucUon .,d Educ.tlon lor Group Par.nthood ~ ~ ~ Referr,l to Intra-agency ~ Em.rg.ncy M.dlc.1 Car. S.rvlc.s IX~ IXMlI ~ I !(J)(I Ul Ref....1 to Community ~~~Other S.rvlces PL/PR ~ Multidisciplinary T.am o No Servlc.s Plann.d or Provld.d ClSe Review ~. .' ':., . . .... . ..IV. CASE STATUS ..... . o PENDING JUVENILE COURT ACTION (Upd.t.d II 0 r~~0!N9 X~IMIN~~_a:;,~lJ.RT A.~T~o.N. ,I 0 FOUNDED (Court Flndlng- A. CY 4B requlr.d wh.n court acUon compl.t.dl B. ~~I:~'~~;'~I,~~,ri.qUlr.d when court C. specl'y below) I tl m reI . I]) INOICA TED 1.[!] Medl",,1 Evidence 2.00 CPS InvesUg.Uon 3'1]) Perpetr.tor IE. 0 UNFOUNDED D. (It checked, answer 1. 2. or 3) Admission PLEASE EXPlAIN IN DETAIL THE BASIS FOR lliE CASE STATUS YOU CHECKED AND SPECIFY CRIMINAL ACTION. The child remained consistent, credible, and concise throughout the interviewing process that the allegations were true. The perpetrator admitted to the allegations WAS THERE A RELIGIOUS BASIS FOR CHILD'S CONDITION? (Applicable only If E Is ch.ckedl OYESONO DID lliE CHILD DIE AS A RESULT OF llilS INCIDENT OF ABUSE/NEGLECT? (Appllc.ble only II C or 0 I. checkeell DYES [!) NO , .."-' '. -' V. FACTORS.CONTRIBunNG TO'ABUSE.;(COMPLETE FOR FOUNDED OR INDICATED REPORTS'ONLVI :'.' Plene check as many as thr.e flctors and rank them In order of relevance r 1. being most relev.nt). Evidence must exist to confirm the selection of the bctor(s) which appelrs to contribute to .buse, o SUBSTANCE ABUSE 'INCLUDES DRUGS. CHEMICALS. ALCOHOL. ETC,) o STRESS (DUE TO FINANCIAL PROBLEMS. UNEMPLOYMENT. DIVORCE. ETC.' o MI.ROINAL PARENTAL SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE IlNCLUDES UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS. LIMITED KNOWLEDOE OF CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, ETCI o VULNERABILITY OF CHILD (DUE TO CHILD'S AGE. PHYSICAL LIMITATION. DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, ETC.I o SEXUAL DEVIANCY OF PERPETRATOR (BASEO ON A DIAGNOSIS OR CRIMINAL CONVICTION! o ABUSE BETWEEN PARENT FIOURES (HISTORY OF FIOHTINO BETWEEN PARENTS OR PARENT SUBSTITUTES) o INSUFFICIENT FAMILY/SOCIAL SUPPORT CSUCH AS FAMILY AND FRIENDS UNAVAILABLE TO HELP WITH FAMILY OR PERSONAL NEEDS1 I 0 IMPAIRED JUDOEMENT ,OF PERPETRATOR tCAUSED BY PHYSICAL. MENTAL OR EMOTIONAL LIMITATIONS' o PERPETRATOR ABUSED AS A CHILD COVlfTY W"[A[ "IUSE OCC\lAIUD IIWl:SlIOAlIlIO COUNTY CHILDLlNE USE ONLY r.llmhprl.nd Cumberland CODE CtuIDl.lNt waR.IA COUNTY "GENCY WOR.<<A A. Audra Barbour B. C:OUHn AC[HCY SUfI[AVISOA c. Dianne Rupp D. I "AU rOAU COU"UUD E. I I 4 I - I ?lql-1916 r. AGr 7 .. PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT 7 O Check 'his block it . report lor student abuII IX] Check thl. block lor child abu.e INSTRUCTIONS: S.nd on. copy at 'hi. campl.l.d form to ChlldLln. . Abu.. R.gII"", Ceplt.mlnt of Public W,lf.,., L.neo LOdg.. 3,d Fir" P,O. 8011II 2.'15 H'''''burg. PA 17101 wllhln 3Q d.y. .f Ih. ,.celp. ot In 0,.1 '.porl of .u.peet.d .bu... Pi.... IVp. 0' prlnl, U.. on. 'o,m ,., Incld.nl. CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICE INVESTIGATION REPORT (Title 23 Pa. C.S.A Chepler 63) ,.'1:."~':'. ',: :, 11'. ~ ,", ,\: ' :',',,', ,.' ',' ,,' ~"." ,~ " , A. DATE OF INCIDENT bet\om1 6/1194-12/31/95 Of CHIL UN.... F "'. Shreve Ste hanie ADORESS !lnclud. 5UU'. City. St.t., Zip Cod.1 115 South Washtn ton Street Mechanicsbur .It. "', . n I . PA 17055 Cumberland 206-70-6273 A Shreve Judith ADDRESS Includ. Stru.. C tY. Sill" Zip Cod. 115 South Washin ton Street Mechanicsbur 0, BIOLOOICAL/ADOPTlVE FATHER (L.... First. Mlddl. Inlll.U Shreve Lon C. ADORESS Includ. SU"'. City. 51"', Zip Cod. PA 17055 Cumberland SOCIAL SECURITY NO. 164-54-5720 COUNTY 1112 State Road Duncannon PA 17020 t ., I In u c P rr glncy SOCIA SECURITY NO, ADORESS C1nclud. Stru.. Cltr. Stl'I, Zip Cad.. COUNTY BIRTHOATE! MIll I DD I n McRore Lonnie J. ADOP 55 Include St,.... C Iy, Stl'l. Zip Cod. IXIM 0- fotlther's Pararour CO TV yy 72 E.... fit. dd. n t . Curberland Count Prison 1101 Clararont Road Carlisle PA 17013 Cumberl and FAMILY HOUSEHOLD COMPOSITION (00 NOT COMPLETE FOR STUDENT ABUSE) NAME (LIIL FlrsL Initial) RELATIONSHIP TO VICTIM NAME (LasL FlraL Initial) Shreve An ela Sister RElATIONSHIP TO VICTIM A. TYPE OF AaUSE NEGLE 1. Physico' Injuries 01 Burns/Sc.lding 02 Fr.ctures 03 Skull F"ctures o. Subduul Hem.lom. 05 Bruises ,,' , , -', '~,: . T 00 Wells/Ecchymosis 11 Asphvxiation/Su' focation EE Drowning 0' llcer.tions/Abraslons " In'orn.1 Injurles/Hemorrtwge 17 Other 00 Punctures/Biles 13 Dismemberment o. Brain Damage ,. Sprains/Dislocations 10 Poisoning .. OrugslAlcohol 02. Ment., InJurle. (DO NOT COMPLETE FOR STUDENT ABUSEI 3. Sexual Abuse or Exploitation ~ RJpe IJIJ Incest ~ C3t.ltulorv Ripe ~Oevllte Soxual Intercourso lID Soxual A...ull ~ Promoting Prostitution 00 Pornography 4. Phy.lcal Neglect (DO NOT COMPLETE FOR STUDENT ABUSE) 888 M.lnutrition r-;a-1llck ~f Suporvlslo~ r-;;-1 Medical Neglect (rosultlng . . ~ (resulting in J phvslcll L.....=..:....J in I physic.1 condition) I 27 FaIlure to Thnve condition). 5. Imminent Risk (DO NOT COMPLETE FOR STUOENT ABUSEI I3il Physicol Injury @!J Sexual Abuse or Exploitation B. DESCRIBE THE INJURIES/CONDITIONS CHECKEO ABOVE AccordinQl:o the referral source the alle ed -Dfr.petrator as.k.e.lL.t.lJLcl1ild to touclLl1mLki5.LW.S_J1cnisJ The i'1l.c.!l~~Jlgrpetra~ r di itall penetrated the child's vaQina and performed oral sex on the chIld. The allege perpe ra or showed the child orno raohic material on several occasions. 00thar 00046'" ommonwea 1 0 cn"!'ty Vant.l r.vartmcn 0 U Ie narc CY 48 . 619~ . -'- '. III. CPS SERVICES 100 NOT COMPLETE FOR STUOENT ABUSE! A. VI. AS CHI::D ALLEGEDLY ABUSED WHILE IN A "CHILD CARE SERViCe" lIS d.lin.d by CPSLI. DYES lKJ NO B: WAS .CHILD REMOVED FROM THE ALLEGED ABUSIVE SETTING? lincluda. mova by ..If, ag.ncy. othar.l [J YES o NO C. WERE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS NOTIFIED OF THIS REPORT? (CY 104 ..ntl [J YES o NO D. SERVICES PLANNED OR PROVIDED: IPI.... ch.ck tho appro~rlat. block.. IAbbravlatlon.: PL'Plannad, PR'Provldad. and PERP.Parpetretor). CHILD PARENT PERP. CHILD PARENT PERP. PLIPR PLIPR PLIPR PLIPR PLIPR PLIPR I)!l)( I~ I ~ ~ Counseling ~ ~ Homermker/Caretak.er Servlclll ~ ~ ~ Rele"al to Selt-Help IX'lII~ I EG In.tructlon end Education lor Group P.anthood ~ ~ ~ R,f.rral to Intra-Igency ~ Emergency Medlcll Car, Services IXllll~ I ~ ~ Ret."al to Community ~~~Oth.r Services PLIPR ~ Multidisciplinary Team o No Services Planned or Provided Case Review . . \, \' . ,... . '..IV. CASE STATUS . ' "... ..,..'.. .\ .' PENDING JUVENILE COURT ACTION IUpdoted II 0 PENDIJI!l,i ~!:IIMINAL ...uURT ~_':TI.u..N tl 0 FOUNOED (Court Finding- A. 0 CY 48 required when court action completeell B. (Uf,~~e~o~~' 4~JeqUlred when COUlt C. speclly below) ICt! n m lete . []I INDICATED l{KI Medical Evldenc. 2.00 CPS Investigation 3'[]I ~J::.r~~~~ IE. 0 UNFOUNDED D. X IIf ch.cked. answer '. 2. or 3) PLEASE EXPLAIN IN DETAIL lliE BASIS FOR THE CASE STATUS YOU CHECKEO AND SPECIFY CRIMINAL ACTION. The child remained consistent, credible, and concise throughout the interviewing process that the allegations were true. The perpetrator admitted to the allegations. WAS THERE A RELIGIOUS BASIS FOR CHILD'S CONDITION? (Applicable only II E Is checkedl OYESONO DID lliE CHILD OlE AS A RESlA. T OF llilS INCIDENT OF ABUSEINEGLECT7 (Applicable only II C or D Is checked) o YES IX) NO ",...... .. ,.' V.' FACTORS.CONTRIBUTlNG'TO ?ABUSE;lCOMPlETE\FOR;FOUNOED'ORINDICATED REPORTS',ONLV)",:.\'. .' . Pr.,se check u rmny as three fletars and rank them In order of rerevM1ce ("1. being most relevanO. Evidence must exist to confirm tho selection of the flctor(s) which .ppears to contribute 10 Ibuse. o SUBSTANCE ABUSE (lNCLUOES DRUGS, CHEMICALS. ALCOHOL. ETC.) o STRESS IDUE TO FINANCIAL PROBLEMS, UNEMPLOVMENT. DIVORCE, ETC.I o MARGINAL PARENTAL SKILLS OR KNOWLEDGE flNCLUDES UNREALISTIC EXPECTATIONS, LIMITED KNOWLEDGE OF CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, ETCI o VULNERABILITY OF CHILD (DUE TO CHILD'S AGE, PHYSICAL LIMITATION, DEVELOPMENTAL DElAVS, ETC.I o SEXUAL DEVIANCY OF PERPETRATOR fBASED ON A DIAGNOSIS OR CRIMINAL CONVICTION) o ABUSE BETWEEN PARENT FIGURES (HISTORY OF FIGHTING BETWEEN PARENTS OR PARENT SUBSTITUTESI ! o INSUFFICIENT FAMILY/SOCIAL SUPPORT (SUCH AS FAMILY AND FRIENDS UNAVAILABLE TO HELP WITH FAMILY OR PERSONAL NEEDS) o IMPAIRED JUDGEMENT .OF PERPETRATOR (CAUSED BY PHYSICAL. 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Xl": U1 1,1 !- .do ~ u '" .- ~ 'i ;: - ..... ~ .. it l5: cn>UJf-w:E :E<a:::w::-zC' --..'JI.---".. fiLE COpy ^~^ Common Sense Adoption SeI"Vices Shreve, page I " non.profit ogency ADOPTIVE FAMILY PROFILE , This family has beell studied as all adoptive resource for children with special needs through the Pennsylvania Statewide Adoptioll NellVork. Unless othenvise amended, this report is to be solely used for identifYing placements for children in COUllly custody within the state of Pennsylvania. Name: Address: Phone: Contacts: 3/10/98 3/17/98 4/1198 4/8/98 4/15/98 6/9/98 8/89 - 6/99 8/16/99 8/16/99 8/16/99 - Lon and Dixie Shreve RD #1 Box 107 MiIlerstown, PAl 7062 717-589-3147 Adoption rraining Adoption rraining Couple interview Interview with Dixie at home Interview with Lon at home . Interview with Lon and Dixie Supervision of Kevin and Jason's placement Interview with family in home Interview with Dixie Interview with Lon INTRODUCTION Lon and Dixie are experienced parents of birth children, foster ehildren and adopted children. rhey each have ehildren from prior relationships and together they have parented foster children between the ages of children 7 to 17. Currently, the children in their family inelude Lon's two daughters (ages 13 and 14>. and the couples' two adopted sons (ages 14 and 17). The Shreves have remarkable insight into teens and teen issues and seem to have the gift of working with teens. Dixie states that they have known for a long time that parenting teens is something they are good at and they finally dccided it was time to follow through and provide help for other children. Their goal is to provide a home where a child can feel loved and aceepted, as well as a place where children ean be taught skills for living in this complex world. They aehieve these goals with a focus on the future, an understanding of the conflicts that adopted teens face, and with the support of their faith. Having been foster parents, the Shreves have experienced the children from the system first hand. They believe that foster parenting is a great investment but something that they quickly found was not for them. Lon and DiXi~ggled with returning children to what they ~ ......... Primr a",,,,,rr,,, (or Sl4IttM'iJt ~dopr;Dn NttltV,l 5021 East Trlndlo Road. Mochanlcsburg, PA 17055.3622 .800-445.2444/717.766.6449. Fax: 717.768.8015 ..., ~....~'n....~..,._...,,-....;._.;.,. PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE MOTHER Dixie Lee (Hostler) Shreve was born on November 3, 1949 to Sherman and Mildred (Kiner) Hostler in Mechaniesburg, P A. She is the second oldest of seven children in her family. Shreve, page 2 believed were unfit birth homes when the county so required. They dcsired to playa part in the child's Iifc as long as the child necded or wanted them there. Although bcing foster parents was hard for them, thcy belicve that all adoptive parents would be more prepared if they foster , parented f11'5t. Dixie comments, "You don't 1eam anything from these kids on good days: you leam it on bad days." Thc Shreves have enjoyed the adoption training that they have participated in through this ageney and have found that mueh of the information has been very familiar to them. Lon and Dixie are open to adopting a sibling group of up to six ehiIdren of any gender and any age. They believe siblings should be kept together and are prepared to take as many as room will allow. They are willing to consider medically needy children, even children who have . AIDS or terminal illnesses. They would also consider children with physical disabilities if they could obtain funding to make their home handicapped aceessib1e. Lon and Dixie are open to children with moderate mental disabilities including Down's Syndrome. They are supportive and even encourage contact with birth family members if such contaet is benefieial for the ehild. Currently, they are interested in adopting Danny, a I3-yr. old child, who needs an adoptive family. Family and eMldl/ood: Dixie remembers her childhood home in rural Perry County as always being busy, especially with seven children in the family. She lived in low income housing which provided very little living space and all five of the girls in her family slept not only in the same room but also in the same bed! Dixie remembers that they had no heat in their bedroom but kept warm with the quilts her mother made for them. The boys also shared a room and her parents had a room of their own. Although her home was always crowded and her parents never had a lot of money: Dixie states that neither bothered her. She does remember getting teased at school for not having "fashionable clothes," which has stayed with her ever since. She has a sensitive spot for this matter with foster ehildren who have come into her home, and has always made sure that they are dressed appropriately. In addition, Dixie states that her parents were always willing to eare for people in need and would often take people into their home to help them. Dixie feels that this is the origin of her desire to help others. Dixie's childhood playmates were her siblings. She describes herself as close to all of her siblings and feels that "there is always something that family members can give to you." Her mother, Mildred, is now in her early 70's and lives in Newport where Dixie was raised. Her mother was a "house mom" who didn't even drive until she was SO! Dixie's oldest brother, Sherman, Jr., is now 53. He currently lives in Montana where he owns a gas station. He is also married and has two boys and three girls. Her sister, Stephanie was 47 when she passed away two years ago from her third stroke. She had Downs Syndrome, as does her son- who is in his mid 20's. He was adopted by Dixie's sister Ruth and currently lives in a residential facility. Ruth is now 46 and lives in Florida with a birth son. She has a job that Dixie describes as Shreve, page 3 similar to a physical therapist assistant. She is in the process of getting a divorce. A younger brother, Mark, is 4S and lives in Duncannon where he works for Bethlehem Steel in management. He has four children, two who are his stepchildren. Dixie's sister Kathy is 42 and works for the Hershey Creamery. She has two boys, one 19 and the other 2 I years old. Her 'husband died in October last year from cancer. Finally the youngest sibling, April, is 38 and has been married for 20 years. She has a 20-year-old son and is a waitress. Dixie does not remembers her mother using hitting as discipline but she does recall her father getting out the belt and hitting her and her siblings. Although she does believe in disciplining a child who has been disobedient, she does not believe in hitting. Dixie states, "If you hit and yetteaeh not to hit, what is that saying to a child?" One negative memory that Dixie has from her childhood was her father's drinking problem. Dixie states that her mother shielded her and the other children from him because he would beeome very mean when he wasn't drinking, as he was experiencing withdrawals. Dixie states that due to the strain on his body because of his alcoholism, her father died twelve years ago at age sixty-four ora heart attack. Dixie admits that she has struggled with alcohol in the past, and that she used to drink when she became depressed. She recognized that she drank as an excuse to get away from her problems and, four years ago, after realizing that she could very easily fall into the same patterns as her father, Dixie quit drinking. She has learned from her own experiences the part alcohol can play in the life of a depressed individual and feels that she eon use this to help others from making the same mistakes that she did. Educmion: Dixie states she was very rebellious in school and quit in the middle of ninth grade. This came after failing fourth, sixth and eighth grades. She was married and pregnant at the time she quit school and her husband was in the service. Twelve years later, after three children, a divorce and second marriage, Dixie went to night sehooI and completed her GED. After her second divorce she started part-time at Harrisburg Area Community College in Nursing. At this point she was living with her mother and working a night shift at a nursing home, so she was only able to take 2 courses at a time. She found school to be very diffieu1t for her, especially because it had been so long since she had been in school. She diseontinued her education when Lon's giris came to live with them for the summer, having found that it was too taxing to parent the children and go to sehool. Employment: Dixie has held many jobs over the years, including working at a dress faetory and owning her own pizza shop. She built and ran the latter during four years of her second marriage, but left it all when she got a divoree. When she attended school for her nursing degree, she worked at a nursing home, and when she married Lon, she went into foster care full time as her primary responsibility. Currently Dixie delivers papers for the Harrisburg Patriot to about 220 families in her community. She has considered that if they adopt very small ehi1dren, she would like to stop a paper route to be available to make the children her top priority. Activities and Relationsllips: Dixie states her most important activities are with her church and she attends Bible studies there and frequently helps with the youth program. She also enjoys quilting, gardening, canning and baking, and much of her time is now spent on their remodeling , \ Shreve, page 4 project. Dixie believes that her activities will not drastieally change when she adopts, but that she will become busier! Dixie states that her most important relationship is with God and that Lon and the children come next. , C/.aracter/st/cs: Dixie is a Caueasian woman with brown hair and brown eyes and is in her late forties. She stands 5 feet 3 inehes tall and weighs 140 pounds. Dixie expresses a compassionate and selfless nature. She describes herself as practical, realistie, conservative and organized. She also thinks that she is a worrier and tends to take things more to heart than Lon does, but notes that this is a way that they complement each other. Lon describes her as "hard-headed" and very . vocal, but also as the most caring woman he has ever met! He feels that she is sineere, charitable, and giving, even to the point of sacrificing her own desires. Health: Dixie's medical reference states that she is in good health and that she is free from any communieabIe or infectious diseases and is able to raise an adopted child. This reference is signed by Dr. Harry V. Pfautz, (License #05000612-L) of Dun cannon. PA, and is dated March 4, 1998. She reports that she rarely sees the doetor for health coneems. She is a non-smoker and she does not consume alcoholic beverages. Other: Dixie has two previous marriages. She quit high school while in the ninth grade to marry Laird Roger Bonn and she was expecting her first child. They were married just before Mr. Donn, who was in the military, was sent to Vietnam. Dixie explains that when he came baek after the war she became pregnant and had a second child with him. However, the relationship became abusive and the marriage ended in divoree on August 21, 1973. Dixie remained single for the next five years. During that time she beeame pregnant with another daughter, whom she placed for adoption at birth. She married Horace W. Fritz in 1977 and he is the father of her fourth child. Dixie states that Mr. Fritz was a good provider but that he was very non-communicative, focused on his work, and that they laeked a personal relationship. Dixie states that after being unhappy for most of the 15 years of their marriage she requested her husband join her for eounse1ing. He refused and they were divorced on April 9, 1992. PROSPECTIVE ADOPTIVE FArnER Lon Charles Shreve was born in Youngstown, Ohio, on July 3,1960. He is the second oldest of five born to his mother and the youngest of two born to Vernon Alva and Nora Mae (McPheron) Shreve. In addition, Lon had three half siblings from his mother's third husband and a foster sister. Family alld Childhood: Lon was raised in South Florida near Pompano Beach until he was 10 years old. Significant in Lon's life is that he grew up not knowing his father, as he left when Lon's mother was 6 months pregnant with Lon. Lon, as an adult, did meet his father briefly but his father died shortly after that meeting. Shreve, page 5 Lon remembers his mother as being very caring and giving, taking people into her home who needed shelter. His family never had a great deal of money and Lon recalls going to school for weeks with the same pair of pants. He also remembers his mother going without the things that she wanted so that the children could have what they needed. , His mother remarried when Lon was 3 or 4, and at age 10, his mother and stepfather sold their house in Florida and bought a 22-aere horse farm in MiIlersburg. Lon remembers raising hogs to make money and also mising chickens, geese and cows. He also recalls walking Y. a mile to meet the bus! They even had an outhouse which they used, although the house had running water. Lon described their lifestyle as "similar to the Amish," When his mother divorced for the second time, they sold all oflheir horses and rifles and his mother worked nights to provide for the ehildren and to keep the farm. During that time, Lon remembers the older ehildren taking eare of the younger and states, ''Times get tough, but you don't give up, you work harder." His mother was able to keep the farm where she lived until the children moved out, at which time she moved into town and has remained there ever since. Lon remembers being disciplined as a child by his first step father. He describes this discipline as being borderline abuse, as he would wateh his stepfather make the paddle and tape it up (he broke it every time he used it so he needed to make a new one each time). Other times his stepfather would make him hold his arms up until he would be in extreme pain. Lon states that this physiea1 and psycho10giea1 abuse is the reason behind his different approaches to discipline. His second step father was the closest Lon ever had to a father, as he was very kind hearted. Lon reports that this step father never had to hit, as he was a six foot four inch, 320 pound logger and truck driver whose presence alone demanded obedienee! Lon states that he was a diffieult child and by the age of8 he skipped sehooI almost one third of the year. Lon describes himself as being "wild" by age seventeen. He feels this was in part due to the fact that he had no male supervision and a ''big attitude". His mother and her third husband were getting married, and Lon was "running with a bad kid from Philadelphia who was on probation." He recalls that he wasn't typieally overly rebellious on his own but with the . influence of a troubled friend Lon got into a great deal of trouble. Lon was caught and convicted for robbery, burglary and retail theft, all within a six-week period of time. He reports that the burglary took place when he and his mend broke into a carnival shed and stole several eases of soda. When the mend Lon was with as ajoke pulled an unloaded pistol on kids who were hitchhiking and stole their baekpack and supply of gum he was eaught and charged with armed robbery. The retail theft oceurred when Lon filled his car up with gas and drove off without paying. Lon reports that he had in total about 14 charges against him, although he was only tried for three. Most of the charges were dropped before his case actually came to trial. Lon pled guilty for all charges, knowing he had made a mistake. He even remembers the judge telling him that it didn't matter whether the gun was loaded or ifhe stole gum or the faet that it was all a joke, his actions still required consequences. His was given a 1-5 year sentence, 6months of which were served in Dauphin County Prison and 6 months in Lebanon County Prison; he then served four years on probation. Lon states the turning point in his life from his rebelliousness and hard-headedness came as the door shut behind him at the prison and he realized the finality of what he had done. Lon found jail to be a place where he had no control over his own life and he often thought of the Shreve, page 6 freedom that he eould have on the outside. His first daughter was born while he was in jail, a ehild he hadn't even known about until shortly after her birth. Lon believcs that all oflhese experienccs arc inva1uablc when raising children, especially children from the system. Lon recognizes that often telling a ehi1d a consequence docs not mcan much to them because the ehild , has not experienced it. Hc knows that he can offer the credibility needed when telling a child what the consequences of rebellious actions are really Iikc. Lon desires to attempt to prevent children from negativc repercussions by sharing his experiences with them, recognizing that somc will still need to learn the lesson for themselvcs. Lon's full brother, Keith, died this past spring after a battle with caneer. Hc was single. Lon has always had a closc relationship with his brother and a few years ago, Keith and Lon . spent a Christmas with their natural father. Shortly after that visit his father died and Lon reports that he never really knew his father. His birth father did not even know of his existence until Lon was 13 years old and they met for the first time when Lon was 16. Lon has three half siblings from his mother's second marriage. Bill, is in his 30's and lives in Indiana where he works in a foundry. He is married and has four children. Seott and Jane are twins and both 28 years old. Scott is a Computer Network Specialist in HalifaX' and is married with two children, whilc Jane lives in Middletown with her husband and two children. Lon talks with Bill and Scott frequently and usually has eon tact with Jane at family gatherings. Lon's second stepfather, George Lehman, died fivc years ago. Lon reports that when he was older this man was a father figure to him. He brought threc childrcn to his marriage: Carolyn who is in her late 30's and has one daughter; Linda who is also in her 30's and has two daughters; and Rhonda who is in her 40's and has onc son. All live nearby. Lon secs Caroline regularly as they attend the same church. He has no contaet with Linda but he secs Rhonda at family gatherings. In addition to his siblings, there is a friend of the family who is as close to Lon as a sister. Lon's stepsister Linda had a friend also named Linda. When her mother passed away from caneer Lon's family took her in. She is eurrenlly married and has two ehildren and Lon secs her mostly at family functions. Education: Lon went to elementary school at Cresthaven Elementary in Florida before moving to Millersburg. When his family first came to Pennsylvania, Lon went to five different schools before finally attending Millersburg Area Middle School. He went to Millersburg Area High School until his junior year, when he was arrested on several charges. He completed his GED in Lebanon County Prison in 1978, and actually graduated before the rest of his senior elass. At that point in his life, Lon realized that he might as well take control and complete his education, instead of wasting his time away. After release from prison, Lon attended the Thompson Institute for Exeeutive Data Management. After 1 Y. terms, there was a frecze on all loans and grants for eollege and for funding reasons Lon was unable to complete his degree. Lon left the Institute with a 3.0 average. Lon feels very strongly about the importance of education, and recognizes that he had the ability to do far more than he accomplished, but he never really applied himself. Although at the time he was happy to get by, he now wishes that he had worked harder. Lon has encouraged his daughters to apply themselves as he recognizes that their only hope for college are their grades Shreve, page 7 and the possibility of scholarships. He has used a reward system with both of them. Employment: Lon's first job was working in fast food at Hardee's, and his first job out ofschool was working as an auto mechanie. His primary motivation to pursue this position was to leam , about cars for himself so that he could do his own repairs and save some money. He drove a delivery truck for Kess1ers for 4 Va years, and at many points in his life has held two or three jobs at a time. Lon states that he tries to look at jobs practically and has worked in restaurants because he gels'the benefit of a free meal as welll At one point he had his own painting business. Lon believes that "Idle hands will find trouble" and that much of his spare time in the past has been working to keep him out of such trouble. On the other hand, Lon's last job had him working twelve to thirteen hour shifts with no holidays off, whieh he found difficult when helping to raise his two daughters. For this reason, in September of 1998 Lon began working as an Assistant Manager for the Mid-Atlantic for ACE Distributors. He took a $6000 pay eut so that he could spend more time with his family, and he felt that this was worth it. Lon was laid off from ACE in 1999. He was unemployed until June 1, 1999 when he began his current position as a resource manager for Intellimark in Meehanicsburg. Lon works 8 to 5 and feels he eams a good wage. The one down side of the job is that he has an hour commute to the job. Activities and Relationships: Lon spends much of his time offwith his children. He likes to take them to auetions, yard sales, fishing, and to the equestrian camp where the girls take riding lessons. Many times he and Dixie go eamping at state parks or to a Christian camp in Halifax. Lon and Dixie spend time together walking, sometimes with their dogs, and other times on trails and around their community. Lon also loves to do yard work. In the area of relationships, Lon places God flJ'St and then his wife and children. He also enjoys family get-togethers and holidays, and is very active in his chureh. Lon deseribes that they participate in activities at the church three evenings a week, and enjoy assisting the youth in their bake sales. Characteristics: Lon is a Caueasian man with hazel eyes and brown hair in his late thirties who is 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 225 pounds. He describes himself as hard headed and quiek tempered, although he is vocal and not physical. He believes that as the husband and father he is primarily responsible for his family, and takes the role of the ultimate diseiplinarian. He also states that he is caring, good with ehi1dren, and little kids "take"to him. He also said that he has a good sense of humor. Dixie deseribes him as "goofy" and states that nothing ever bothers him. She said that Lon takes everything with "a grain of salt," and that he does not get "worked up about things." Although Lon takes a very "laid back" attitude about life, he remains alert and attentive as to where he can make an impact. Healtl,: Lon's medical reference states that his health is good. It also reports that he is free from any communicable or infectious diseases and is able to raise an adopted child. l'his reference is signed by Dr. Harry V. Pfautz (License #05000612-L) of Duncannon, PA, and is dated Mareh 4, 1998. At the age of four, Lon became blind in his left eye through an aecident with a seam Shrevc, pagc 8 rippcr. Lon also reports that his health is good. As a child hc reports having severc bouts with asthma and bronchial pncumonia. Now hc typically gels bronchitis oncc a ycar and he periodically has an asthma attack that is treated with medication. In addition, Lon reports that hc , has diabetes but that it is controlled with oral medication and by his diet. Otl,er: Lon's first child, Suzanna, was born while hc was in prison. When she was ninc months old hc brought her and her mother to Pennsylvania "to try to changc my Iifc and do right by my child." Thc relationship with Suzanna's mother was a "mess" and Lon found it difficullto get a job that could support a child. His daughter's mother left and began dating another man who cventual1y got into a fight with Lon. Hc was alienated from his daughtcr for I I ycars until hc was abIc to 10catc her again. Suzanna's mother is not supportivc of him having a relationship with Suzanna so Lon has not had much contact with her. Lon was manied oncc prcvious1y to Judith Lynn Farrell. After seven ycars ofmaniagc they were divorecd on May 1,1989. At thc time shc had been ha~ing another relationship with a man and had requcsted a divoree. Finally shc becamc pregnant to her boyfriend and at that timc Lon agreed to thc divorec. Lon describes this period oftimc in his lifc as having bcen very difficult. In trying to deal with thc issues ora failed maniage, Lon began to revert to his teCDagc ways. He began to drink heavily and was arrested on a DUI charge in June of 1989. At that time his license was revoked and he served three months in jail. He then worked at Hardecs to payoff his $1000 tine. He states in his autobiography, "When I fma1\y came out of my hole I dceided that never again wi1\ I make cxcuses for my actions but that I needed to start to set examples of positive behavior for my daughters to fo1\ow." His ex-wife has since become agreeable to Lon having visitation with their two daughters every other weekend and split holidays. She has also a1\owed the girls to spend the summer with their father. In addition, Lon pays support for the girls and has them on his medieal insurance. He becomcs frustrated that many timcs his ex-wife is not cooperative or responsible with the girls, yet hc takcs his responsibility to them very seriously. Lon driver's license was suspended for five years after he was arrested for driving on his suspended license following the DUI. Lon explains that he was required to pay ehild support during his probationary timc and in order to meet that requirement he needed to drive to work. He was caught on more than one occasion and each time the length of suspension was increased. Sinee his maniage to Dixie, Lon statcs that she been his driver. Last year Lon's driving privilegcs were reinstated. Dixie states that she is glad the burden of driving for Lon has been removed from her shouldersl COUPLE Lon and Dixie were manied on February 20, 1994 at the Faith Christian Center in Liverpool, P A. This is the second maniage for Lon and the third marriage for Dixie. Marital History: Lon and Dixie mct in 1992 when Dixie was in college pursuing a degree in nursing. She workcd thc third shift at a hospital and would go to a local restaurant, where Lon Shreve, page 9 was the manager, for dinner. Over a sixth month period of time Lon asked her out on dates, whieh she declined due to hcr impending divoree from her second husband. Finally, Dixie ceased going to the establishment. Four to five months later they ran into each other in a club, and Lon asked her out again. At this point, Dixie had completed her divorce and was more ready 'to date. She accepted under the condition that she drive and meet him at work (she was living with her mother at the time and did not know if she eould trust him to know where she lived). About a year and a half after their first date they were married at Faith Christian Center in Newport, Pennsylvania. Dixie reported that the decision to many Lon was a difficult one. This was primarily due to the faet that Lon had two young children from his previous marriage who he still paid child . support for and had visits with. Dixie stated that it was not a light deeision for her to make and that she needed to consider if she was ready to have young children again now that all of her kids were grown up and out of the house. The Shreves feel that the biggest strength in their relationship is their faith in God. They believe that this faith provides them with a love for and sensitivity to children. Lon believes that his own sense of humor keeps a good balanee to Dixie's practicality and organization. Dixie slates that "his strength helps me in my weakness." The Shreves state that they didn't faee any major surprises upon getting married, as they went through extensive premarital counseling with their pastor. The most diffieult problem that they have faced in their marriage was actually beginning the marriage itself! Dixie found herself starting all over again at age 44, a time in her life when she felt she should just be settling into a routine. She commented that "everybody loses in divorce" and that she had lost all of the security and stability that had eome from living in a marriage. She found it tiring to have to learn new things about a new husband and to mesh together her strong will again with that of another. This ine1uded big things such as finances in addition to the little differences that come with any marriage. Lon and Dixie often found that their ways of doing things clashed, but that if they did not focus on every issue they could make progress. Lon compares the challenges faced in a new marriage to that of foster children entering a new home. Each time a foster child would enter their home, the child was an "outsider" who needed to beeome aeeustomed to new rules, new people and differing ways of doing things. In addition, the children, like Lon and Dixie, would bring the baggage from their past with them into the new home. In this way the Shreves express an understanding and awareness of the fears and frustrations of children in the foster care system. Activities and Relationships: Parenting is a time consuming activity for the Shreves but aside from that the Shreves enjoy taking walks together along the country road that they live on. Occasionally they travel to Harrisburg and visit City Island. Lon and Dixie also enjoy spending time with their two dogs, numerous neighborhood cats, and three rabbits. Lon and Dixie are also very active in their chureh, participating in services and Bible studies, and helping with their very active youth group. When talking about the ehallenges they have faeed in their lives they state they "would not be able to do it if it would no,! be for God helping us". They spend a good deal of their free time with the church and have found church activities to be a healthy and safe community activity for the children to participate in. Shreve. page 10 The Shreves spend time with their families on special occasions. Typically they travel to his mother's house for Christmas Eve, her mother's house Christmas Day moming. and to see Lon's younger children Christmas Day night. On New Years Eve they attend a candlelight service at their church. , Roles and Responsibf/ities: Typically in their home, Dixie does the housework and balances the checkbook and Lon does the outside work and the maintenance. They have found that they complement each other in that Dixie is a wonderful organizer while Lon procrastinates I Dixie reports that in most issues where they disagree she defers to him and states that "it wouldn't do any good to argue with him, he's hard-headed." They don't dwell on their disagreements and . feel that there is not anything that is so important to cease their communication over. They also pray for forgiveness when they hurt each other or treat the other in a way that is disrespectful. Both feel that they have and will continue to share in the parenting responsibilities and they take these responsibilities very seriously. All of the major decisions about the children are made by both of them. Because of the children's history, Lon and Dixie do not leave the boys and girls together unsupervised. Lon spends one-on-one time with the boys teaching them and focusing on their issues and Dixie with the girls. Lon tells the ehildren that his goal is to get them ready for adulthood and because they arc not coming to him as infants he doesn't have much time with them to teaeh them. As a result, he tells them, they may feel he is tough on them. He admits that indeed he is tough on them but for their own good. During the summer, Kevin was eneouraged to get a job, which he did. The other children each day had a list of chores that they were expected to accomplish. Lon and Dixie arc not shy about addressing issues such as dating, drugs, and sex. In fact, the children know in detail what Lon and Dixie feel is aeceptable behavior during a date. Religioll: Dixie reports that she has always attended church and her faith has a large role in her life. The church is an important part of her family's life and although Dixie recognizes that not all children will follow the same faith, she is committed to having children participate in family aetivities, which includes chureh. Lon had a religious conversion experience during his time in prison. He reports that he participated in a Bible study in prison and grew in his faith. However, he knew that when he was released he would be tempted to return to the same destructive lifestyle. Lon reports that he did struggle for quite a while until he began dating Dixie. With Dixie's support Lon has been able to leave the destructive behaviors of his youth in the past. Lon states that he does not have all of the answers, but he does desire to set an example for his children by going to ehureh. He reports their children are expected to attend ehurch with them but of course, what they believe is up to them. Lon desires for them to minimally be exposed to his faith and states that "what they choose to believe is their business." Values and Goals: Both Lon and Dixie feel that they "ran in the other direction" for so long that they can now e1ear1y see where they made their mistakes. rhey believe that their lasting values have come from a changed moral structure. They have found that conflict in their lives lessens as they follow the guidelines that they believe God has set forth in the Bible. Some of these "",;, Shreve, page I I principles arc honoring parents and the role of the husband and wife. The Shreves believe that the wife submits to the husband, but that the husband loves his wife. This has set up a structure for their marriage in which neither is belittled and conflict is minimized. , With children, Lon and Dixie desire to break the cycle that has been set forth in the children's lives. They believe that if children don't have any stability they will produce the same behaviors as their parents. Their goal with children from the system is to provide that stability and teaching, with the hope that in some small way they will have made a little difference in the life of a child. Dixie has had a great deal of experience with fosler children who have had learning disabilities and feels it is important for a ehiId to finish what they start. She emphasizes the . effort a child puts forth rather tllan the actual status they achieve. Dixie states that if she has to 'learn to tutor a ehiId at home to help them in their educational growth, she will learn what she needs to assist theml Dixie is saddened when she thinks about how much she wants for a child, recognizing that many times the ehi1d will not be able to or want to aehieve as much. CHILDREN Dixie and Lon have a total of seven children from prior relationships and two by adoption. Lon's children are Suzanna, Angela and Stephanie. Dixie's children are Karl, Cindy, Coanne, and Alice. Together, they have adopted Kevin and Jason. Currently, only the four youngest ehildren live in their home. Dixie's children by birth: Karl Bonn (DOB 8/13/67) lives with his paramour in Newport and currently has two ehildren. He works in construction. Dixie expresses that she sees Karl infrequently and describes their relationship as distant. She states that this is because he is involved with drugs and aIeoho1 and he knows she disapproves of this. Cindy Bonn (DOB 8/2/68) lives in SummerdaIe and supports herse1flhrough buying and selling products at flea markets. She has one daughter who lives primarily with the girls' father and his wife. Dixie deseribes her relationship with Cindy as "cool" and states that Cindy visits her periodically and almost on an as needed basis. Sometimes they don't see each other for two months and other times they see each other several times a month. Coann Moore (DOB 8//3/72) was born to Dixie between her first and second marriage. When Coann was born Dixie was already struggling to raise two children and so she planned for Coann's adoption at birth. At the age of 18 Coanne located and contacted Dixie. She now lives in nearby Camp Hill. Dixie states that she was comfortable with the decision she made for Coann and still is. She slates Coann was adopted by a good family, remains connected to them, and is doing well. She hears from Coann oceasionally. Alice Fritz (DOB /0/29/77) is the only child from Dixie's second marriage. Dixie calls Alice her "alternative child," who was the rebellious, independent, headstrong one in the family. She currently lives with her boyfriend in Lebanon. Dixie also describes Alice as a pleasure and a very good kid. She states that they have a good relationship and Alice calls frequently and is her birth child with whom she has the closest relationships. Aceording to Dixie, Alice thinks their adoption plans are "wild" and she gets along with Kevin and Jason. Shrevc, pagc 12 Lon's children by blrt',: Suuznna Bunch (DOB 10/1178) was born while Lon was in prison and whilc therc is some question as to his paternity, Lon has not taken any aetion to confirm it. Suzanna lives in North · Carolina and is married. Lon last saw her when shc was a year old. Thcy havc had somc contact in thc past but Suzanna's mother has discouraged this. Angela Shreve (DOB 4/10/85) and her younger sister, Stephanic, havc in the past lived with Lon and Dixic cvery othcr weekend, half of every holiday, and for two wecks during thc summer. Howcvcr, this past summer thcy spent in entircty with the Shreves. Angie is known as thc ta1kativc onc. Shc is entering thc ninth gradc this year and says she "kinda likes" school. Shc enjoys the chureh youth group at the Shrcves' ehureh and gets along well with the other kids. Hcr grcatest conccrn about bringing more kids into the family is that shc may havc to share her bedroom, as shc does now. Dixic calls this a selfish reason but Angela knows that onec renovations are donc shc will havc her own room. at least as long as thcy don't adopt more girls Stepl,anle Shreve (DOB 3/24/86) will bc entering the 811I grade this year and states that for thc most part shc likes school. Shc is describcd as quict and very artistie. Shc also enjoys thc chureh youth group and is eonsidcring becoming involved in cheer leading. Stephanie and Angic havc asked to stay permanently with Lon and Dixie. Stephanic states that shc likes that her Dad teaches her things and that when shc is with her Dad shc ean get things like dental care, hair cuts and clothing whcn shc needs them. She also likes that no onc at the Shreves uses drugs or alcohol, unlikc at her mother's home. Lon and Dixic arc hoping that thc girls' mother will allow them to stay with them; however, if needed, at thc girls' request, Lon will be petitioning thc court for full eustody of the children. The girls both talk of Dixie as a mother figure, although they usually call her Dixie. Lon Qnd Dixie's adopted cllildren: Kevin (DOB 4/15/82) is an artieulate 17 year old who, along with his younger brother, was adopted in June aftcr a six month pIaeement. Kevin will be entering thc 1111I grade this year and a three-year vo-tech program for auto mechanics. Because Kcvin does not havc enough credits to graduatc next year hc will repeat the 1211I grade and be able to complete the vo.tech program. Kcvin's time with thc Shreves has not been without diffieulty. There are many issues that Kevin and Jason eomc with, ine1uding the rejection ofthcir birth mother. Kevin says that having been in foster care sincc 1996 he is used to ehange. Howevcr, he states getting used to the Shreves' church and living in a Christian home was really hard for him. Kcvin states that Lon and Dixie are "pretty mueh everything you'd want" in a parent and he states that hc can see by the way Lon and Dixie act that they want to help kids. Dcspite the challenges they have faced together Kevin is happy in his home. He still has trouble obeying all the rules but he states that he knows thcy are in his best interest and for his own good. He states that he was surprised but happy that the Shreves encourage him to have contaet with his birth family. Kevin seems sentimental as he talked about their plans to attend the first night ofthe Perry County fair, as they did a year ago on . his first visit with the family, in celebration oftheir anniversary together. Kevin says he welcomes the adoption of more kids in the family and views them as another person to play football and wrestle with. .....-.r ",. ...,._ Shreve, page 13 Jason (DOB 5/8/85) is entering the 8th grade. He, like his brother. is an artieulate child. He deseribes having a hard time adjusting to the family rules but states that Lon and Dixie treat the kids fairly and he especially likes the rewards they get for good behavior. like a trip to the ice , cream parlor. He describes the family as "nice". He says that initially he didn't want to be adopted because he was angry at his birth parents but now he's okay with it. He too states that the "Christian thing" was the hardest thing to get used to. In addition to these children, the Shreves have parented seven foster children ranging in age from 7to 17. Reasons and attitudes regarding adoption: rhe Shreves see adoption as the way to fulfill their 'mission to help ehi1dren. They have found in foster parenting that their reward from the children has come from such things as receiving a letter thanking them for all they have done or seeing the improvement in a child's life. Dixie and Lon stress that they desire to adopt children to help teach, encourage, and provide a loving and safe home. Dixie states in her autobiography, "It would be a great honor to otTer myself as a mother to a child who desperately needs one." Lon states, "I feel that if! can be there to help just one kid from making some of the mistakes 1 made, then somehow all of the things I've experieneed would not be in vain. God has given us a large house, many rooms and a lot oflove. We just seek to share it anywhere and anyway we can." Having been foster parents, the Shreves have experienced the children in the system first hand. They believe that foster parenting is a great investment but something that they quickly found was not for them. Lon and Dixie struggled with returning children to what they believed were unfit birth homes when the county so required. They desired to playa part in the child's life as long as the child needed or wanted them there. Although being foster parents was hard for them, they believe that all adoptive parents would be more prepared if they foster parented first. Dixie commented, "You don't learn anything from these kids on good days: you learn it on bad days." The Shreves have enjoyed the training that they have partieipated in through this agency and found that much of the information has been very familiar to them. Lon and Dixie had many experiences with the needs of the foster ehildren that they have had in their home. One little girl, Ashley, had ADUD and a mental health diagnosis. The school had threatened to kick her out so they had her transferred to Newport to a special education program in their sehoo1 system. Because of Lon and Dixie's patience with her, Ashley was able to succeed in sehool. Michael was another foster child in their care. When he entered their home he was earning all D's and F's, but when he left their care he was featured in a foster parents' gazette published by the county for his great strides academieal1y. This has left the Shreves feeling good about all that they have accomplished educationally with their foster ehildren. Lon and Dixie will consider sibling groups, male or female, of any age. They would love to keep sibling groups together, and are prepared to take as many as room will allow. They are willing to consider medically needy ehildren, even ehildren who have AIDS or terminal illnesses. They would also eonsider ehildren with physical handicaps if they could obtain funding to make their home handicapped accessible. Lon and Dixie are open to children with n;1oderate mental disabilities ine1uding Downs Syndrome. They will consider visitation with birth family if it is construetive for the child. In addition they are willing to consider children with a moderate Shreve, pagc 14 degrcc oflcgal risk. Thc onc limitation the Shreves have slated is their inability to aceept a child with a proven history of selling rues. Discipline Polley: The Shreves believc thatthcy ean eorrect children without intlieting pain. , Both Lon and Dixie believe that parcnts have to take control and teach their children. They belicvc in correcting ehi1dren only for deliberate disobediencc and that many times the mistakes that children makc arc not worthy of corrcction but simply a part of learning. Forms of correction can inc1udc privilegc restrictions, such as restricting phonc usagc for tcenagers or timc outs for younger children. Thcy givc ehildren an explanation for the eorreetion, and remind thc children that they discipline beeause they earc and want to teach them, not simply to punish . them. With their foster children in thc past they have set easy ground rules and madc eertain that 'thc children knew thc eonsequences of their actions. They will cven statc to a child about the correction, "I havc to (restrict phonc use, timc out, etc.) becausc I promised it to you." They don't belicvc in threatening their childrcn. At one point, Dixie attended a program at Holy Spirit Hospital with her sister on children with ADHO. They were taught to givc two-minute timc outs to childrcn and with older kids to cxp1ain why. Neither Lon nor Dixic would usc their parents' way of disciplinc and belicve that children will respect them for correcting them. In addition to consequcnces for misbehavior, thc Shreves give consequences for good behavior and thc family may all go to thc local iec cream parlor on a day that cveryonc has been on good behavior. Home: Thc Shreves live in a doubIc housc in Millerstown. They eurrent1y livc in half ofthc housc whilc thc other half is undergoing major renovations. Their living spacc consists of a living room, kitchen and a bathroom on thc first floor, and three bedrooms upstairs. Currently, Lon and Dixic havc onc room, the girls share a room and thc boys share the third room. Thc attic is ncaring the completion of its renovation and when compIetc (within thc next 6 weeks) thc boys will bc sharing that Iargc room. Thc half ofthc homc that is not being lived in is also undergoing renovations. When thc renovations are eompleted, thcy will havc a total of five bedrooms and two baths plus a family room and a fonna1 dining room. Thc home has a modemte sized backyard with room to play. They are currently having a swimming pool installed with the hope of being able to make use of it beforc the end ofthc summer. They also own an adjoining lot that is vacant. Thcy Shreve home also includes a Coeker Spaniel named Toby, an intimidating but gent1c St. Bernard named Lilly, sevem1 cats and three rabbits, and a fcw chiekens. Community: The Shreves live in a rural farming community in MiIlerstown, P A. Their town is vcry safe with a low crime rate and very close knit due to its size. County fairs are held nearby and the town itself ineludes a bowling alley and a skating rink in nearby in Marysvillc. A state park is not more than six miles from their home. It has a pool and trails for hiking and biking. Newport is a few miles away and has a speeial needs class in the sehoo1 system for children with ADHD. Children can be bused from Millerstown to Newport to participate in ~he progt'l'm. Millerstown is very rural, and Dixie reports that there really is not a lot of aetivity around. Dixie states that one child who was placed in their care complained because "there were no i I , Shreve, page 1 S lights and he could not see if he tried to run away'" Flnane!al Resource: The Shreves own thcir home. They are paying a mortgage of $828 on their , home, the two unit rental property next door, and the adjoining vacant lot. All of which was purchased for $66,000. Lon estimates their monthly expenses, ineluding mortgage, at about $3000. The highest ofthose expenses include $ I 200 for groceries, car payments of$450, and $100 for fuel. Lon also pays $400 a month in child support to his daughter's mother. Their ineome includes S700 a month from the next door rental units and Lon's salary is $35,000. In addition to this both Lon and Dixie have paper routes for whieh they earn S600 a week. Currently, Dixie receives about S I 35 a week for providing day care serviees for four . children. This will drop when school begins and she will only be providing after school day care for one ehi1d. The Shreves also will receive subsidy for Kevin and Jason until the boys reach the age of 18. Lon also owns a rental property in Duneannon valued at S65,ooO. From that unit he has a monthly income of S550, the same amount as his mortgage on the ,home. Using the figures given above, the Shreves' income appears to be sufficient to meet their expenses. Other Resources: Lon and Dixie have a health insurance policy through Health America. Lon and Dixie have very supportive family members who will help them ifneeded with any child in their home. They have attended many trainings including the Department cf Agriculture's IO-week mentoring programs, training from this ageney on topics such as Creative Parenting, Understanding Attachments, Duilding Family Support Systems, and rips for Aeeessing Educational Rights. Foster care trainings that they have attended included topics such as behavior management, parenting for higher self esteem, sexual abuse, separation and placement, and enhaneing se1f-eoneept of children. They Shreves also have tapes and books on different child care concerns. The local library and school systcm has also been of aid to the Shreves with their foster children. Comments from this agency's training staff included, "Dixie and Lon have had such a variety of experiences they were able to give a personal story which matched each vignette. They were able to affirm the faet that meeting the child's needs makes a big differenee when looking at managing a child's behavior." In addition staffstated, "They really helped supplement what we had," and "Dixie shared stories about her children, and people appreciated that very much." Referenees: Four personal references were received for Lon and Dixie Shreve. All references were positive. Dixie's sister, April Manley wrote, "Dixie and her husband care very mueh for the welfare of children. I feel that they would be a blessing to any child that needs a family to love them." Dixie's mother, Mildred Hostler commented that she had observed bollt Lon and Dixie in situations with some very difficult foster children, and writes, "All situations were resolved with patience and love." She states that, "I have S(len foster children mellow and grow in their eare." Shreve, page 16 In addition, Mrs. Hostler speaks of the structure of their home: "The rules that they lay down in their home arc just and ean be observed by even the most difficult children." A third reference came from Robin Kepner, the head of the nursery ministry at their church. Robin works with both Lon and Dixie in the nursery and states, ''They are great with the , small ehildren. 1 wish you could see the delight in the eyes of these ehi1dren as these two get down on the floor with them and play." She also states, ''They possess a rare and special kind of love for ehildrcn. They have a kind of patience that can only be described as a calm endurance without comp1aint....They are not passive parents, but rather the type of parents that are always involved in the activities of their children. At ten o'clock, if you would ask them where their children are, they would tell you." Victoria Pearson, a friend oflhe Shreves, wrote, "I find them to be a wann, friendly and loving eoupIe. 1 have witnessed them on many occasions with children of all ages. As a matter offaet, you rarely see them without children. 1 witnessed them turn bad, drug using, alcoholic kids into respectful kids that are a joy to be around by using just the right amount of discipline mixed with a lot of love. I believe they would be wonderful parents for children of any age." Foster Care Reference: A verbal referenee was reeeived from Jennifer Rose ofPeny County Children and Youth, regarding the Shreves former foster parenting. Ms. Rose commented on how well Dixie worked with the teenage girls, that she was a good listener and tried to give good directions, and that the girls were open with her. Ms. Rose reported that the Shreves had "dealt positively with children who were truant, involved in drugs and from the street." Ms. Rose did raise some concerns about the Shreves. Mueh of the concerns revolved around Dixie's understanding of her own limits and boundaries. For example, Dixie had an unlicensed day care center in her home and cared for more than the state regulations allowed for her status. Perry County claims that they addressed this issue with Dixie and that she was not compliant. In addition, Ms. Rose stated that a foster child had reported that the Shreves were experieneing marital difficulties, to the point that the child stated they were thinking about getting a divorce. Another eoncem raised was the lack of cooperation that Perry County felt they received fiom the Shreves with seheduling medical appointments for some of the foster children. When these uncomfortable issues were addressed, Ms. Rose did not find Dixie very "approachable," and she felt that the Shreves "challenged authority." This agency discussed these issues and requested that Lon and Dixie meet with us to address them. We have always found the couple to be approachable, and this instance was no different. The Shreves seemed open and honest when each issue was brought up. We discussed their knowledge of their own limits and boundaries, especially in reference to the day care eenter. Dixie acknowledged that she was unaware of the regulations, and when informed, she told several of the mothers that she could no longer care for their children. It became so difficult for her to turn needy mothers away that she finally e10sed down her day care center. Dixie reports being uncertain of how she will learn her boundaries with the children she adopts, but knows that it will require a constant watchfulness on her part and trust in our agency to assist her in this process. Most importantly, Dixie demonstrated a respect oflhe boundaries that the state imposed, knowing that it was for the health and welfare ofthe children. . Regarding the marital difficulties, Lon described a foster child who had lived in their Shreve, page 17 home. Alaina was sixteen, and was often particularly friendly with Lon. Dixie belicved that Alaina was flirting with Lon, and found it inappropriate, while Lon did not sec that there was anything wrong with her behavior. rhis caused conflict between the couple. One particular day, thc argument over A1aina's behavior arosc, and Lon took Alaina's side as opposed to that of his , wife. Any foster child might have perceived this situation as "marital conflicts." When asked how the Shreves resolved this situation they stated that they talked about Alaina's behavior. After realizing that thc foster ehild had been manipulative in trying to divide them for her own gain, they learned that, "even if the other person is wrong, you can't side with the children, especially in front of them." rhis valuable lesson was found useful with every other child they have eared for from thc system. They now know that they must talk with one another before defending a child. . In reference to their lack of cooperation with the ehildren's medical appointments, Lon eou1d remember a time when AlBina (who had been pressed by the agency to get a job) first started working, Perry County ealled to request that she attend a doctor's appointment. A1aina, recognizing that she might be fired if she missed a day of work, asked ifthc appointment eou1d be changed. Upon finding that it could not be changed because of the time constraint in fulfilling thc requirement, AlBina refused the appointment and got into a "screaming match" over the phone. Dixie and Lon defended her in thc reasoning she had for her refusal. In this way they appeared non-compliant. The Shreves acknowledged that they became frustrated with the way that the children are handled within the system, although they recognize that they need to have respect for those whosc job it is to help the kids. They also desire with all of their hearts to do what is best for the children. They fccI that when that has involved advocating for the children's needs, they understand that they have "stepped on a fcw toes," and appeared to be uncooperative. But as Lon states, "They gave us kids that no one would take, and we managed them well." Despite Perry County's concerns, the Shreves left foster eare as an approved family. Documents: The Shreves have copies of their birth certificates, marriage license, divoree decrees, autobiographies, and medical and personal reference letters on file. Also on file are the Shreves' child abusc clearances dated 4/27/99 which indieate no reeord for either applicant. Also on filc are their criminal record clearances. Dixie's is dated4/23/99 and indicates no record. Lon's is dated 4/26/99 and indieatcs a criminal record. Specifically, Lon was arrested on 7/18/78 for Robbery and pled guilty. In addition, he was arrested on 7/28/78 for Burglary and on 3/21180 for Retail Theft, to both of which he also p1cd guilty. Finally he was arrested on 6/7/89 for DUI of Alcohol or Controlled Substance. He pled guilty to this charge as well. For the DUI, Lon driver's license was revoked and was imprisoned for two days. He later had 90 days added to his driving suspension for driving with a suspended license. For the other eharges, Lon served 12 months split between Dauphin County and Lebanon County Prisons was on parole for an additional four years. Shreve, pagc 18 ASSESSMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Thc Shreves havc had many lifc cxpericnccs that have given them a great deal of understanding of the troubled teens. They are expericnced parents, foster parents, and adoptive parents and , havc much to offer children. They provide a strueturcd environment for ehildren and aim to teach their children to be independent adults. Thcy teach their children life skills and they also offer support to thcir children after they reach thc age of 18. Thc Shreves havc a desire to parent children who need a home. They are open to children of any gender and agc and bceause thcy belicvc siblings should be kept together whcn possib1c, they are prepared to takc as many chi1drcn as room will allow. They are willing to consider medically needy children, including childrcn who have AIDS or terminal illnesses. They would also eonsider children with . handicaps ifthey could obtain funding to make their homc handicapped accessible. Lon and Dixie arc open to children with moderate mental disabilities including Downs Syndrome. Thcy will support visitation with birth family members whcn it is constructive for thc child. Common Sense Adoption Services is a Pennsylvania licensed adoption agency, licimsi #3509890, located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. U. S. A. The license is granted in accordance with the Public Welfare Code 1967, P. L. 31 and is renewed annually. This agency provides post-placement services. Date of approval: June 23, 1998 Study written by Allison Stine and approve by Wendy Tibbetts. Date of update: August 25, 1999 Respectfully submitted, ~ald~1'rr Teresa J. Lanza. M.S. W. Adoption Coordinator Approved by, Eri . J. Chick Associate Director . L filE COpy LV^ Common SenseAdoptioll Services A non.prv/itogt.cy ADOPTIVE HOME SUPERVISORY REI'ORT CHILD'S NAME: Daniel (Danny) Edward Gregor, II FAMILY: Lon and Dixie Shreve RD I, Box 107 Millerstown, PA 17062 PHONE: DATE OF VISIT: DATE OF REPORT: . (717) 589-3147 September 23 1999 September 28, 1999 INTRODUCTION . This is the first supervisory report for Danny Gregor who was placed in the homc of Lon and Dixic Shreve by Clinton County Childrcn and Youth for purposc of adoption on August 21, 1999. The partics signed an adoption assistance agreement and on September 22 the Shreves liled a Report of Intent to Adopt in Cumberland County. . The Shreves, who are in their late 30's and 40's, have parenting and foster care rxperience. Their home currently includes adopted sons, Kevin, age 17, and Jason, age 14. Danny has joined the family' after numerous foster eare placements and a residential placement. Danny is not yet legally freed for adoption but the process of voluntary termination is underway and anticipated to'be complete within a few months.' . This report summarizes a home visit that S.eptember 23,1999 and phone conversations that have occurred throughout the placement. During the visits all family members wcre present, with the exception of Lon. FAMILY ADJUSTMENT The Shreves are experienced with the adjustment that occurs when a ncw membcr joins their family. They have expresscd to Danny that, during the short time they have until he is an adult, they will try to teach him all he needs to know to bc successful as an adult. They tell Danny that he does not have to live with them and that it is his choice to live with them. Bu!, thcy add, no matter how difficult it may be, thcy will never ask him to leave. Lon and Dixie continue to work with Danny rcgarding their cxpcctations and the house mles. rhings like wearing his pants around his waist, instead oflowered on his hips, is typical of . thc struggles thcy have had. TIlere has only been one major incidcnt of defiance. It seems that.. Dixie was ab1c to earn Danny's respect through that and no incidcnts of cxtrcme defiancc have becn repcated. Lon and nixies' expericnce with parenting and foster parenting has becn instrumcnta1 in hclping thcm understand Danny. rhey are very wc1coming of him, dcspite his shQrtcomings and seem to instinctively know which issucs to ig~and which to tackle. They have been brushing ,"".:00:: 1Wl~ ..!IL"I!'!L l'rimr c."'tmcto, for Srarn";l't Adoprion Nr,,,,,,l rindla Road' Mcchanicsburg, PA 17055.3622.800.445.2444/717.766.6449. Fa.: 717.766.8015 ....n &l"al OrplJrruniry O'~iIJ!j;o.alioll PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT :d-- / off the story telling that Danny has been doing and focusing on other issues. Danny's talkativeness is one issue that concerns the Shreves. It is gelling him into trouble at school and he seems to use it to avoid having to hear something he does not want to hear. rhe Shreves are struggling with this but have noted that some progress has been made since Danny's initial placement. Lon and Dixie express a fondness for Danny and are welcoming and excepting of him. Kevin and Jason have also been welcoming of Danny. They have a similar history so they are understanding of where Danny is coming from. They often share their clothing with Danny. The most bothersome thing for them is Danny's persistent talking and at times the boys avoid Danny because of it. CHILD'S ADJUSTMENT Danny adjustment to the Shreve home has been relatively uneventful. This has been aided by the fact that the Shreve's expectations are realistic for a child with Danny's background. Danny states that living with the Shreves means that he "has to give up drinking, smoking and swearing". He states that he has not decided yet iflhat is something he ean do. On the other hand, Danny states that "staying in one place" having a "normal life" and having "more things" arc the benefits ofliving with the Shreves. . Danny is enrolled in school at Greenwood High School. rhe Shreves anticipate that they will have some struggles with the sehoo1 district personnel, who the Shreves slate were unhappy the first time they adopted ehi1dren with special education needs. The Shreves are receiving services from Cumber1andIPerry County MH/MR. Currently, they have a team of mobile therapists. However, Dixie reports that she's not really sure that they are needed. Dixie reports that Danny's biggest area of need is for him to be quiet and listen rather than talking eonstantly. Dixie states that Danny's constant talking is not only causing problems in school but begins to alienate him from other children. Jason and Kevin are also annoyed by this and try to avoid him. Dixie also states that Danny questions and disagrces with every single rule they have. However, she does not note this as a major issue and states that she is starting to make some progress in this area as well. Dixie is considering implementing a behavior management chart to help Danny in these areas. His consequence will be to have an earlier bedtime, something she has found to be motivational for teens his age. Danny has had phone contact and a visit with his birth father. Danny seems to have accepted that his father cannot parent him. Danny says that his birthfather views adoption as something he has to do, not something he wants to do. The Shreves have expressed to Danny and his birth father that they support continued contact. Danny has applied to work at McDonalds. He has bcen hired and will be starting shortly. Dixie states that she doesn't know if it will work but that Danny deserves the ehange to try. Danny also has chores at home. He is expected to keep his room clean and he is on a rotating schedule for feeding the pets and doing the dishes. Danny allends church with the Shreves Wednesday evening and twice on Sundays. He seems to cnjoy church. Dixie reports that Danny has a good appetite and has been healthy. He does have trouble sleeping and often has trouble gelling to sleep. When this happens he has trouble gelling up in the morning. He states that things are going well. When asked what he thought he needed to work on, Danny responded "my temper". Dixie tells Danny that she is very pleased with how he is doing and she tells him that what he is experieneing would be hard for any kid. Danny has talked ubout going to u school dance und to the Sports Emporium. There are some of the activities he and his brothers earn for good behavior. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS This placement is progressing remarkably well. The Shreves, and Dixic in particular, have what appears to be an unending souree of patience with Danny. The Shrcves appear to have realistic expeetations for Danny and genuine affection. It is the recommendation of this agency that this pIaeement eontinue. This agency will continue to supervise this placement and provide or assist in loeating any needed services to support this placement. Respectfully submitted, -L~7 Adoption Coordinator ~ ~. I~!J:V. ~~l:t '"~fI t;'N}.. ~;j~) ~~;i"-~' ~,"r I{r,\;: ~;:'~1'; :=,:",.;,, " FILE CO?Y ^€?^ Common Sense Adoption Services A IIem'profit IIftl'Q' ADOPTIVE HOME SUPERVISORY REPORT CIULD'S NAME: Daniel (Danny) Edward Gregor, II FAMILY: Lon and Dixie Shreve RD 1, Box 107 Millerstown, PA 17062 PHONE: DATE OF VISIT: DATE OF REPORT: (717) 589-3147 Oetober21" and November 10'h, 1999 November 19, 1999 INTRODUcrlON This is the second supervisory report for Danny Gregor who was placed in the home of Lon and Dixie Shreve by Clinton County Children and Youth for the pwpose of adoption on August 21, 1999. The parties signed an adoption assistance agreement and on September 22M the Shreves filed a Report of Intent to Adopt in Cumberland County. This report summarizes home visits that occurred on October 21" and November 10111 1999 and phone conversations that have oecurred during the past two months. During the visits all family members were ,fresent, with the exception of Lon. A separate meeting was held with Lon on November the 11 . FAMILY ADJUSTMENT The Shreves express a genuine fondness for Danny. Dixie appears to have unending patience with Danny, often mentioning his past as the cause of some of Danny's more annoying behaviors, such as constant talking or arguing of a senseless point. Lon states that considering Danny's problems he is doing well and that they are pleased with him. Lon states that Danny often tries to push limits with him but that Danny stops when Lon "puts his foot down". Lon states that Danny is "nothing they didn't expect" but that he knew in the first ten minutes of meeting him that Danny would be challenging. The Shreves have requested services to help them deal with some of Danny's behaviors. They have a team of two mobile therapists who began coming to the home once a weck in October. They began by encouraging the Shreves to give Danny choices, rather than constantly repealing directives to him. In the beginning of November, they increased home visits to two times a week and also reeommended a psychiatric evaluation, based on some concerns at school and at home. The Shreves arc rmding that Danny's excessive talking is problematic and not "normal". They are beginning to wonder if there is a neurological basis for this. They also have not found PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT J1 - -"''''''' /'rimt eorr"lJ,ror far Statcwidt AI/l1pt;c", Ntt..",k 5021 Easl Tri"dlo Road. Mechanicsburg. PA 17055.3622 . 600.445.24441717.766.6449 . Fax: 717.766.8015 ~ '-' "" fAllIat OJ'/'tlr'lmity Orglllli:",ioll the mobile therapist to be effective in addressing this problem. As a result, the Shreves are supportive of the request for a psyehiatric evaluation in hopes of impacting this problem. The Shreves initially found that Danny was "gung ho" about the adoption but he has since expressed some hesitation about wanting to be adopted. His doubts seem strongest after contact with his birth father, although he has difficulty verbalizing concrete concems. The Shreves express that they understand that there are a lot of conflicting emotions for older children in adoption and they appear to appropriately not take Danny's wavering personally. Dixie attended a support group meeting in October and found it was helpful. She has also done some reading in the area of Attention Deficit Disorder and Conduct Disorder, with the hope of gaining some insights for working with Danny. Kevin and Jason fluctuate between getting along with Danny and tolerating him. Jason continues to share some of his clothing with Danny. Danny's constant talking is one factor that causes the boys to sometimes avoid Danny. Beeause of Danny's poor sleeping habits, Danny has . been moved to a separate bedroom to avoid disturbing his brother' sleep. Lon's daughters have had some weekend visits and reportedly have also been tolerating or getting along with Danny. CHILD'S ADJUSTMENT Dixie repol1ll that the first IEP meeting in October was more positive that she had anticipated and that it seemed as iflhe staffliked Danny. She was told at the time that he was doing average work in his special education placement but that he was talking too mueh. By November the sehoo1 has requested that Danny have a psychiatric evaluation to be evaluated for Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder and for mood swings. Dixie has scheduled an appointment; however, February was the earliest time available. At the schools request, in the interim, she took him to her family doctor who recommended Danny try a no sugar diet for two weeks to see if that made a difference. In mid November, Danny began a trial of Ritalin. The Shreves report that they have seen some improvements and there were less angry outbursts reported at sehoo1. In late October, the sehoo1 reported to the Shreve's an incident in which Danny "threatened to kill everyone". The Shreves felt the school was really working with Danny by dealing with this in the classroom. One of the problems they are finding is that Danny would come into confliet with other children in the class. Additionally, Danny does struggle with the work and often gets frustrated. There has been some discussion regarding whether an I.U. placement might be more appropriate for him. Danny's appetite has been reported as healthy. rhey have had some improvement in his sleeping habits since he has been taking Ritalin. Socially, Danny has been very active with the Shreve's church. He attends the youth group and reports that he enjoys the church activities. Danny has also applied and been offered a part-time position at McDonalds. His first day he was trained on the cash register. Before he left they told him the next time he came back they were moving him up to e1eaning trays. Dixie reports that Danny has expressed enthusiasm about being adopted and having a home so he doesn't have to move. However, when asked directly by this caseworker, Danny states that it is "okay" living with the Shreves. He seems hesitant to express a strong feeling, positive or negative. He expresses that he is still getting to know them and that he doesn't yet know ifit will work out for him to be adopted by the Shreves. However, he has no concrete concerns or negative statements regarding his family. It is possible that Danny is hesitant to fully commit himself to being a member of the family until he is sure that it will happen and he won't be rejected. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS This p1aeement is progressing well, despite the difficulties that the family is experieneing. Also, despite the challenges that have been presented, the Shreves continue to express a commitment to parenting Danny. It is the recommendation of this agency that this placement continue. This ageney will eontinue to supervise this placement and provide or assist in loeating any needed services to support this placement. , i' Respectfully submitted, ~L~ Adoption Coordinator 1:::0. fiLE COPl 6.V^ Common Sense A.doptioll Services A non.profit.,,"'>'. ADOPTIVE HOME SUPERVISORY REPORT CHILD'S NAME: Daniei (Danny) Edward Gregor,lI FAMILY: Lon and Dixie Shreve RD I, Box 107 Millerstown, PA 17062 PHONE: DATE OF VISIT: DATE OF REPORT: (717) 589-3147 . December 20, 1999 and January 18, 2000 January 20, 2000 INTRODUCTION. This is the third supervisory report for Danny Gregor who was placed in the home of Lon and Dixie Shreve by Clinton County Children aDd Youth for the purpose of adoption on August 21,1999. The parties signed an adoption assistance agreement and on September 22ld the Shreves filed a Report oflntent to Adopt in Cumberland County. On January 12, 2000, Danny appeared in court for a case review: Also at that time, a petition for voluntary termination of parental rights submitted by Danny's birthfather was granted by the court. This report summarizes home visits that occurred on December 20th and January 18th and phone conversatioas that have occurred during the past two months. During the visits all family members were present, with the exception of Kevin, the Shreve's eldest adopted son. FAMILY ADJUSTMENT The Shreves continue to express their commitment to Danny, despite having had' difficulties the past fe\:V months. Danny has been expelled from school and is attending altenlative classes, evenings twice a week. The Shreve's have been making an effort to be as cooperative as possible with the school. The school is requesting psychiatric evaluations and approva1.before he return to his classroom setting and the Shreve's have been working to get this accomplished. . . As a r!lsu1t of the school situation, Dixie is spending a good deal more time with Danny. She notes that-the holidays wereparlicu1ar1y hard on Danny and that he has been disappointed by sporatic contact by his birth father. The Shreve's reported that Danny's negative behaviors worsened around the holidays bulth~t they had anticipated this would happen. Both Lon and Dixie are able to put Danny's behaviors in perspective with his past experience and express an acceptance of him despite his limitations. . The Shreves are consulting with a psychiatrist now and continue to have a therapeutic support staff aide visit the home regularly. The Shreve's fcltthe need for additional supports but to date have not found the psychiatrist to be particularly helpful. Additionally, they feel that PLAINTIFF'S EXHIBIT i n .I'M...... --- ..l'l~ "'i"l~ COII"a,'ctr fil' Statn,,;,It ""optiorr Nrrn\1tA . . Mcchanicsburg, PA 17055.3622 .800.445.2444 1717.766.6449 . Fax: 717.768.8015 All f"./lua' OpJ'Ofllmiry Ot}:aniulliort .. ". ~ Danny would benefit more from individual counseling by a therapist but Danny is refusing this service. On a more positive note, the Shrcves are noticing thatthcy have made some impact with Danny. He has cried a few times and they perccivc that expression of cmotion as a sign that he is attaching to them. Additionally, one time when Danny became upset with Lon hc wrote Lon a letter about his grievances. Lon wrote back and Danny responded with another letter. The Shreves felt that writing, rather than talking, may have been a more effective way to communicate with Danny. The Shreves have been discussing adoption with Danny. Danny sometimes expresses wavering feelings about the topie. The Shreves express that it is a scary step for them as well and that they don't know how it will turn out but despitc their uncertainty, thcy were moving forward with the adoption. Lon and Dixie state that they know the weeks before an adoption hearing are particularly stressful for older kids and that they anticipate the stress may affect Danny's behavior. Nonetheless, they are ready to move forward. Kevin, as of early this month, is no longer living in the Shreve's home. According to Lon and Dixie, Kevin is still hoping for thc opportunity to live with his birth family and has chosen not to live with the Shreves. They express that they welcome him back and have been attempting to maintain a relationship with Kevin. Kevin's departure seemed to upset Danny; however, Danny will likely benefit from seeing the Shreve's commitment to their children expressed in this situation. Danny and Jason have been getting along rather well, to cveryone's surprise and pleasure. In Jason's words, they are "getting along very well". CIllLD'S ADJUSTMENT Danny had a psychiatrie evaluation on December 27th. Medications have been prescribed. Danny has been taking the medication for three weeks now but reports that he does not notice a difference. The Shreve's report that over the holidays and prior to the court hearing, Danny was very moody and had very fluctuating behavior. They note that only now his behavior is becoming more stable; however, they are unsure if it is the medication or the reduced stress that is resulting in the improvements. . Danny continues to attend several hours of alternative school, twice a week. It is anticipated that he will enter a partial hospitalization program t1us month, prior to returning to his previous school placement. Currently, the school, in consultation with the Shreves, is eonsidering two programs. According to Dixie, the goal for t1us p1acemcnt would be to address Danny's anger issues and teach lum anger management. As indicated previously, the past few months were difficult for Danny. December 3rd was his 16th birthday, followed by thc Christmas holiday, and the court hearing and tcrmination of parental rights early in January. In addition to this, was Danny's expulsion from school. Danny expressed that he cnjoyed celebrating his birthday and the holiday with the Shreve's. He has had contact with his birth father, birth grandmother, and former foster family and he spent several days with his birth father over the Christmas holiday. While the contact with his birth family is desired by Danny, it also seems to come with conflict and disappointment and the results are often not optimal for Danny. Danny does secm to have acccpted the fact of his birth father's tcrmination of parental rights, as this is something he has been coming to terms with for a long time. Howcver, the hearing was stressful. TIle Shreve's report seeing a deterioration of behaviors three days prior to the hearing. One spccifie incident of eonccm occurred on January 71h. Danny became agitated and ran away from home. Lon camc home from work and they contacted the police, crisis intervention and the county. They found Danny at a neighbor's housc and took him to the hospital for an evaluation. The Shreves described Danny's behaviors as very agitated and his thinking as illogical. TIley wonder if the stress of the past month triggered the event. Danny was evaluated by a psychiatrist and given a sedative to calm him before he was released. rhe Shreves have also deseribed times when Danny's thought seems out of touch with reality. On one occasion he claimed to see UFO's and on another day he pretended to be a doctor for the entire day. rhe Shreves, though obviously concemed about Danny, seem to have taken this in stride and continue to express that they are committed to him. They also continue to seek support from the psychiatrist to address these issues. Danny has been physically healthy. Dixie proudly reports that he has gained 23 pounds since he moved in with them. Dixie also reports that the medication Danny is taking seems to have improved his sleeping habits. Danny is being monitored by his psychiatrist for the medication and routine blood work is being done. Danny appcars to be attaehed to the Shreves. He calls them Mom and Dad now and gets along well with Jason. However, Danny continues to express some hesitancy about being adopted. He has been assured that this is a normal feeling. He bas been prepared for the adoption hearing and has been told that he will be asked by the judge on that day if he consents to the adoption. SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS This placement has been most challenging the past few months. The Shreves are commendable in their ability to accept Danny and to remain committed to him despite the challenges that are present. It is the recommendation of this agency that this placement proceed toward fmalization. This agency will continue to supervise this placement and provide or assist in locating any needed services to support this placement before and after the finaliZlltion of the adoption. Respectfully submitted, 0=t:':ff<- Adoption Coordinator LOO C. SHREVE, . IN THE CXJURT OF CXlMMON PLEAS OF . Plaintiff . CUMBERLAND CCllJN'lY, PENNSYLVANIA . . . vs. . NO. 95-3318 CIVIL TERM . . . JUDITH LYNN SHREVE, . CIVIL ACTION - LAW . Defendant . IN CUSTODY . aIDER OF CXlURT '-l AND tOi, this /I.-rA day of !/,rl.'ilClA1J- , 2000, upon consideration of the attached Custody Conciliatiorll Report, it is ordered and directed as follows: 1. A Hearing is scheduled in CoJ,lrt Room # i , of the Cumberland County Court House, on the ,;('Ju, day of () 1-0/0 I .L, , 2000, at 9: -30 o'Clock, -!1-.m. at which time testimony will be taken. For purposes of this Hearing, the Father, Lon C. Shreve, shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially with testimony. Counsel for the parties shall file with the Court and opposing counsel a Memorandum setting forth each party's position on custody, a list of witnesses who are expected to testify at the Hearing and a sunmary of the anticipated testimony of each witness. These Memoranda shall be filed at least 10 days prior to the Hearing date. 2. Pending further Order of Court or agreement of the parties, the prior Order of this Court dated August 15, 1995 shall continue in effeet. BY THE CXJURT, d J. J ..-c()PL~lV ./rnaJu:/.- ec: James D. Flower, Jr., Esquire - Counsel for Father .;J-/t-oo Barbara Sumple Sullivan, Esquire - Counsel for Mother f\ KS , I C") ).. ~:: ~ :.1 ,'-; c' .' ~". ';::j '- ,- I,.'.: , c'. !!I ~. 1 .. - !.:.', c.;: L. - ~...:J ; /} /. r... i;_ ,-~) ('+~:i :; r~J !fl.. .'j () LON C. SHREVE , . IN THE CX)URT OF <XlMMON PLEAS OF . Plaintiff . CUMBERLAND COONTY, PENNSYLVANIA . : vs. . NO. 95-3318 CIVIL TERM . . . JUDITH LYNN SHREVE, . CIVIL ACTION - LAW . Defendant . IN CUSTODY . PRIeR JUDGB: Kevin A. Hess ~ CXH:ILIATlON SlMIARY REPCRT IN ACOaIDl\NCE Wl'l'II aKlERLAND anmc RULE Of! CIVIL PIl() ."" -IRE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report: 1. The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subjects of this litigation is as follows: NAME DATE Of! BIRTH alRRmTLY IN ~ Of! Angela N. Shreve Stephanie D. Shreve April 10, 1985 March 24, 1986 Mother Mother 2. A Conciliation Conference was held on February 9, 2000, with the following individuals in attendance: The Father, Lon C. Shreve, with his counsel, James D. Flower, Jr., Esquire, and the Mother, Judith Lynn Shreve, with her counsel, Barbara Sumple Sullivan, Esquire. 3. This Court previously entered an Order in this matter on August 15, 1995 under which the Mother had primary physical custody of the Children and the Father had a schedule of partial physical custody. In August 1999, the Father filed a Petition for Modification seeking primary physical custody of the Children. At the Conciliation Conference in September 1999 the parties agreed that counsel would meet with the Children and then conduct a Conference with the parties in an effort to resolve the primary custody issue. The parties were not able to resolve this matter informally and a second Conference was held, again on the issue of primary custody of both Children. The parties were not able to reach an agreement and it will be necessary to schedule a Hearing. 4. The Father's position on custody is as follows: The Father stated that he filed the Petition for primary Custody at the request of the Children, who are 13 and 14 years old. ACCOrding to the Father's counsel, the Children indicated their preference to live with the Father during the meeting after the first Conciliation Conference. The Father believes the Children's reasons for wanting to live with him at this time are reasonable and believes it would be in the Children's best interests to transfer primary physical custody. 5. The Mother's position on custody is as follows: The Mother indicated that the Children are not expressing to her a strong preference to live with the Father. The Mother indicated that the girls are now ,n. settled in high school, have made friends, and are getting good grades. The Mother does not believe it would be in the Children's best interest to transfer primary custody. 6. The Conciliator recoomended to the parties that they obtain a custody evaluation in order to resolve the primary custody issue. However, the Mother indicated that she is not able financially to contribute to the evaluation and the Father stated that he was not willing to pay the entire cost because he believes the Mother will request a Hearing even after the evaluation is completed. 7. The Conciliator recoomends an order in the form as attached. It is expected that the Hearing will require at least one-half day. I , r::;.. b-'~''"'.':.1 10 ;lOr.lD Date Q' ({)~~'m Dawn S. Sunday, Esqu r Custody Conciliator ~~~ ~I ~ ~ .... In 1~~51 ... ;1 ~I ~!Bj~ ... .; a~rJl~ .,. ~~~~ ,] , II c11il.~ ~ ~ ..,lcti~"'" ~I~~~ I~ ~8 ~~j~j ..:I jAl91llli! ~ ~ . ~ " u i!!i ~ ~ . . \ FE~. J. -1 iOOQ, ,\ V' . . LOllI C. SHREVE, Plaintiff : IN THE COURT OF ca1MOlII PLEAS OF : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA . . vs. : NO. 95-3318 CIVIL TERM JUDITH LYNN SHREVE, Defendant : CIVIL ACTIOlII IN cusrooy amm op (XlJRT AND tuf, this I $"' day of (.l"/~''''' 1995, upon consideration of the attached CUstody Conciliation Report, it is hereby ordered and directed as follows: 1. The Father, Lon C. Shreve, and the Mother, Judith Lynn Shreve, shall have shared legal custody of Angela N. Shrevo, born April 10, 1985 and Stephanie D. Shreve, born March 24, 1986. 2. The Mother shall have primary physical ~"~tody of the Children. 3. The Father shall have partial physical custody of the Children as follows: A. The Father shall enjoy partial physical custody of the Children on alternating weekends, beginning August 4, 1995, from Friday evening until Sunday evening, at times to be arranged by mutual agreement of the parties. B. During weeks following weekends during which the Mother had physical custody of the Children, the Father shall enjoy partial physical custody of the Children on one weekday evening, the specific times and days to be scheduled by mutual agreement of the parties. C. The Father shall have extended periods of partial physical custody of the Children during the remainder of the Slllll1l8r, 1995 to be arranged by mutual agreement of the parties. 4. Each party shall have two weeks of expanded physical custody of the Children (not necessarily consecutive weeks), each summer upon thirty (30) days notice to the other party. 5. The parties shall share physical custody of the Children on holidays as follows: A. Christmas: The Father shall have physical custody of the Children on Christmas Eve in every year and the Mother shall have physical custody of the Children on Christmas Day, beginning by 9:00 a.m. Christmas moring, in every year. ~. . ~.. ....- ~,~~..t 2zoz l6.C'I(.)~ h..'1:Q~ O~..~-' ~, ~;''''f>- -:~~.;:.i~ .'...JI.4J:t: -x:-=:lllJ ,-;::0.. :;, ~c ~ ~ .... N - ~ '" ::0 '""" . . B. Thanksgiving: The Father shall have physical custody of the Children on Thanksgiving in every year until 4:00 p,m. and the Mother shall have physical custody of the Children on Thsnksgiving in every year beginning at 4:00 p.m. C. EASTER: The Father shall have physical custody of the Children on Easter until 3:00 p.m. in even numbered years and beginning at 3:00 p.m. in odd numbered years. The Mother ahall have physical custody of the Children on Easter until 3100 p,m. in odd numbered years. D. other Holidays: The Mother shall have physical custody of the Children on Memorial Day and Labor Day in even numbered years snd on July 4th in odd numbered years. The Father shall enjoy physical custody of the Children on July 4th in even numbered years and on Memorial Day and Labor Day in odd numbered years. E. Mother's Day/Father's Day: The Mother shall have physical custody of the Children on Mother's Day in every year and the Father shall have physical custody of the Children on Father's Day in overy year, 6. only persons with a driver's license shall transport the Children by motor vehicle. The Father shall be responsiblo to arrange transportation for his scheduled periods of partial custody under this Order, 7. If child care is required due to the Mother's absence for a significant period of time, the Mother shall notify the Father to make arrangements for the Father to have physical custody of the Children during her absence. If the Father deelines, the Mother shall make other child care arrangements. BY THE COURT, cc: Gary Lysaght, Esquire L. Rex Biekley, Esquire '//IL J. - "'~~..(. S!;P../9,J' ..J.. fl. . r - Loo C. SHREVE, . IN THE COURT OF CQI1MON PLEAS OF . plaintiff . CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA . VS. . NO. 95-3318 CIVIL TERM . : JUDITH LYNN SHREVE, . CIVIL ACTIoo . Defendant . IN CUSTODY . aJS'l'OOY CXH:ILIATICfi stMlARY REPmT IN AOCDml\NCE wrm aJmERLAND axHl.Y RULE OF CIVIL PQ(Jo '" -IRE 1915.3-8, the undersigned CUstody Conciliator submits the following report: 1. The pertinent information pertaining to the Children who are the subjects of this litigation is as follows: NAME BIRTHDATE CURRENTLY IN CUsroDY OF Angela N. Shreve April 10, 1985 Mother/Defendant Mother/Defendant Stephanie D. Shreve March 24, 1986 2. A Coneiliation Conference was held on August I, 1995, with the following individuals in attendance: The Father, Lon C. Shreve, with his counsel, Gary Lysaght, Esquire, and the Mother, Judith Lynn Shreve, with her counsel, L. Rex 8ickley, Esquire. 3. The parties agreed to the attached. hvr'AU,f 7 /9 c; r;- Date IJ , entry of an Order in the form as LL", ~dr:.'d. Dawn s. sunday, Esquire CUstody Conciliator - _. - "- ~~~ ~~~ ~ ~~5~1 "'. '" :t:l ..... ~~ .aj';i~~ ~~~~~ .... I~ ..... , C ~ ;1 IOltti t :;. ~ .... I~ III 8 ~ t' ~~ ~ ia.~"'''~~ ... ~ ~ , ~ tJ ~ ~ ~ . . ...... ... " _. ., AUG\"I bs fJI!. ~ ; ~ :~" ';'H1'.!fl'rv'E.\~_ ili ,~~ ! :<'iri' ; i.. 'iT'! ;j: t !"J 11 !:' Ef-.::, fdl:l ",." , , " \ <1.' -l!r~YVE ,LClN ( V::''. ,:!IFEVE J~IJ:'.1JII_ LYWI :r Jrir]TJI..:....H.~ I.E.... .' :;~:hV'I.l if ":.1' Li'ii.'p!Jl,/ :::.;tl.:'l-:i .1't ot CtJ~lBERLAN[i Cr)unt.,.. P.}nnG,:."l.:.jll.l..:I, ...tl" /;;;'1;;(,1 dl.]y ,/'tIr,,;r'rl ,-ir;( (lrdinq I.,.. jW, ::'ia>,~-;, that Lr;,. :<E~r'~'f!d thf;' w:thi~l __!=-'},tl?LI1rt~J:___ .1';\).;:;IPL:.Y U ."'" .c.-,HR.E;Yt;. .1!lI'UH , fJN,!!.. .---'-..._,__."<__,. 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'G,";HY 1."{:~;J"\C;f~T 'ih;'./ ~.:.;: /1 ("_;.1'::1':: I'" SWQt-fl ~~J ~vb8cribed \0 ~)0tC:'f' ~~,. "fq~ this ._.J_'1..~. .:hy ,", ,ft.:>'.. r,. [>. t 1.,...Or" ~~,.~' ':%'7' ~ t-.,,_.10r.Ot'--llY ~ " .'~ >. o.' . '. . GARY LYSAGHT ATTORNEY AT LAW 1350 FISHING CREEK VALLEY ROAO HARRISBURG. PENNSYLVANIA 17112 p ,.. . .,,"".... . . J UL 14 1995 V . . /. JIr' ~ , ,r ....... '~-=--- "'-~-----_.o..:. :, _'", -.'~ , IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA LON C. SHREVE, NO. 95 - 3318 Plaintiff v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW JUDITH LYNN SHREVE, Defendant CUSTODY PLAINTIFFS ANSWER TO DEFENDANTS NEW MATTER 5. Denied. Plaintiff has no knowledge to form a belief or truth to Defendants averment. By way of further response it Is specifically denied that Plaintiff Is able to maintain regularly scheduled visitation with the children because Defendant Is refusing to permit visitation of the children. 6. Denied. Defendants averment Is a legal conclusion to which no response Is necessary. 7(a). Denied. Plaintiff has no knowledge to form a belief or truth to Defendants averment. By way of further response, strict proof Is demanded. (b). Denied. Plaintiff has no knowledge to form a belief or truth to Defendants averment. By way of further response, strict proof Is demanded. (c). Denied. It is specifically denied that Plaintiff has been incarcerated within the last year. 8. Denied. Plaintiff has no knowledge to form a belief or truth to Defendants averment and strict proof is demanded. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: G 1.0. o. 183 1350 Fishing Creek Valley Road Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 599 - 5320 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF Date: 1~f{"'(' , VERlFICAnON Subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. at 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, I hereby verify that the statements made In the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my Information and belief. Date: ~ ", Jl1 S LddfAJ~ IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA LON C. SHREVE, Plaintiff No. 95-3318 CIVIL TERM vs. CIVIL ACTION - LAW JUDITH LYNN SHREVE, Defendant CUSTODY ANSWER TO RULE, NEW MATTER & PETITION FOR TEMPORARY CUSTODY AND NOW, comes Judith Lynn Shreve, above captioned Defendant, and Ann Farrell, maternal grandparent, by and through their attorney, L. Rex Bickley, Esquire, and respectfully answers Plaintiff's Petition for Special Relief and Rule as follows: 1. Admitted. 2. Admitted. 3. Admitted in part and denied in part. It is admitted that Judith Lynn Shreve is temporarily leaving Pennsylvania. She will be returning to Pennsylvania toward the end of August after completing an Arthur Murray Dance Studio training program. By way of further answer, upon her return to Pennsylvania, she will be employed by the Arthur Murray Dance School located in Lemoyne, CUmberland County, Pennsylvania as set forth in a contract which is marked Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein. It is denied that she is permanently leaving the jurisdiction of this Court. the Defendant will be placing the children in the temporary care of her parents for approximately two (2) months. The suggestion that her parents are elderly is purely subjective and the implication contained in Paragraph 4 that she will be retrieving the children and removing them from the jurisdiction of pennsylvania is denied. WHEREFORE, Defendant hereby requests that this Honorable Court dismiss Plaintiff's Petition for Special Relief. l ~: NEW MATTER 5. Defendant is not removing the children from the jurisdiction of the Court of Common Pleas of CUmberland County and consequently the Plaintiff shall be able to maintain his alternating weekend of scheduled vacation. 6. Consequently, the relief sought by the Plaintiff is unnecessary. 7. The welfare of the children would not be served by granting the Plaintiff general custody of the children at this time because of the following: a) The Plaintiff is pursuing this matter primarily because the Defendant, Judith Lynn Shreve, sought and obtained child support for her children for the first time from the Plaintiff several months ago and the Plaintiff is acting in a purely vindictive manner. b) Although the Plaintiff's motor vehicle license is presently suspended and will be suspended for years to come, he still operates a motor vehicle on a regular basis. c) The Plaintiff, within the last year, has been incarcerated. 8. The welfare of the children would be better served if they remained with those individuals with whom they have established a close and regular relationship since birth. WHEREFORE, Defendant hereb}" requests that this Honorable Court dismiss Plaintiff's Petition for Special Relief. PETITION FOR TEMPORARY CUSTODY 9. AND NOW, comes Ann Farrell, mother of the Defendant, Judith Lynn Shreve and maternal grandmother of the minors who are the subject of this Petition who joins on her own behalf and on behalf of her husband and Judith Lynn Shreve and hereby request that this Court grant her, Ann Farrell, temporary custody of Angela Shreve and Stephanie Shreve and in support thereof avers the following. 10. The maternal grandmother is in excellent health and works. 11. The maternal grandfather, although in a wheelchair, is otherwise in good health. 12. Both maternal grandparents have cared for and are prepared to care for the children over the next two months. 13. The children would prefer to live with their maternal grandparents. 14. Judith Shreve, mother of the two children, believes and therefore avers that it would be in the best interest of the children to remain with her parents. 15. The least disruptive disposition at this time would be to allow the children to remain with their mother and the maternal grandparents and to allow the Plaintiff to exercise rights of visitation presently in place. WHEREFORE, Defendant prays this Honorable Court dismiss Petition for Special Relief filed by the Plaintiff and also requests that this Court grant Ann Farrell temporary custody of the two minor children. ley , Esquire 121 So Street Harr burg, PA 17101 (717) 234-0577 Attorney for Judith Shreve and Ann Farrell '., VERIFICATION I, Judith Lynn Shreve, verify that the statements made in this Answer, New Matter and Petition are true and correct to the best of my information, knowledge and belief. I further understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 54904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: {P1v/?5 , ~ :;t'utCtA ~ J/wve ITH LYNN SHR ,-.".' .. VERIFICATION I, Ann Farrell, verify that the statements made in this Answer, New Matter and Petition are true and correct to the best of my information, knowledge and belief. I further understand that false statements made herein are subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. 54904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities. Date: ~ /;1,), l'l'/ I I ~ 7# ~~d" ANN FARRELL _ ;fIV/l/r! />1. Fl4teeC. Lt. .,' ... ."-~ ~~ s... ,,,,, ....,c...... ;'."<'1 . .';5:;-' :~: "'/ i~; /~~I.~' ':" .'--" ~:~;~';.~ j:~~Jl.~f ~~' ............. -.... ....'" -t 1::- ~ 0") - - ~ ~ ~ Vi .' Personnel Training Agreement v:-'<.n.. Ar'''..r~:il(..r'''N' '"t\N~III~lU UANlr:"llIIl1l1 '" Milll.! MI N I ,"'''''1'''' ""-tf-.,.,, ,,' _J~tte___-.._--- ",,!l5.. 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SlUdio aBltCll1I (lrul'hl~ ^(lrIiClIlIlllaininl and ill\lfmlillu In Ihe ^ftllllf MUffa)' M(lhlkll,l) ^(I(llicanl "ill he: 'I\Mlified hi be emrlll)'td by Ihe Studio 1I.11 dance in.lluel"r. lredllill, inlC'fvicwer,(tlIl11KIIII. .1II'Crvi.uI ,lIIl1nal\cr III In IUl;h tllher cupaciI)' IIr tll(lIlC'i1iu:lI Slmllll dnh':!lo ^(lrli,olllllllg,it'C'\ In at\.'f(ll illld under;" \udl 1IIIIIIIIIIInd Inllruit'lion IIl1d lIevtlle "'(I(lliunl" bc1.t etrlllll IhClcln, I',iur In Ihe lime Ihlll AlllllltlIlIl fllr 1rallllll& 1.111I1IIifi..tI hi "'III !.,Irlliuinll mil)' hi: 1(llIIilloll,'d dther PlIIII)' "' ill wlilinSlIllIlIY lime wilhulIl rrill' ntllice al Sludlo\ Orlllln. Kellaldlcu III AprllclIlIl'allle\'iml\ Irainillll. SI\lIlill",i11 r,u..i,lc ^(lpli~olllll wilh 1II1illi"a: IUltl ,01ll11illllluG lIi1illillll by hllllilhill' illptIVI\i"n, ",illen 1I1i11t'llillt.IlOO ;"MiliulIlIlllr n:frClher CUUI~I!lf illllfllctllln, utlbc Slmlilllllil)' Ik~IlII1it't:e\\tll)'. III1Ie"'''hlillltOi: "ilh Ih.. ^lIhur Mllml)' Melll,,,t\. ... Whr.n~ullliricd 10 wnl'" hythe Sludiu, A(I(llicanl'l wUfk Ihllll be ill II c"IMdl)' a, a dillll:e h"tfUl:11I1, 'rcdolli\I, illlit'l\'iC'"u,culIlIlClnr, "1I'C1Vi\tlf,lllilna,cr III ulhc,wi\(, II' Sludio ilia)' bnlll lime lu limc determine. AIIIIIIClul lur t:lllr1oJlllcnlaGlit'CI hi lemain inlhe Iludiu'lemlllll)' itntllu "tllk fur Sludlll fllr II pcriotluf IIIle )'car 110m IlIe dale ^rrlkalll'l em(llu)'n1enll:omrneIlCCl. ^llpllcanl furTralnlnla"eCllu remllill in Sludill\ it'm(llll)' fur a pclil"tu' lIine 11I1I1I1h, IlIlIn IlIedllle un \lohi(l! il bdelClluillw h)'the SluoJiu Ihal ^(I(lliunl ha, llltblactlllil)' enmplelN II1Iininllllnd is tlUllliJied III ....lIlL. ^(I(llicllnIIlCletllu 'it'rvt in 1111)' ,ueh cilrllcitit, Cldll\I\'c1y lur SllIdiu '"ld devlltc hia lime Illld hell dlo'lllo III(h em(llo)'lClcnl. ^ppliealll 1I;'l:e, Ihlll I'(lm Ihe dale helelll IUld thfPlIllhllullhe lerm uUhi. ^Grit'eIllCIII ;lIId Ihe' h~rm III .\llI1lielllll'l ,elallll"Ihir 1I11t1 elll(lII1)'1IIit'1I1 wllh Studiu, ^(ll'lielllll will nol tlifeetl)' 01 indifeell)' enlil;e in hu,IlIe.. al' dlln<< in,truclor ur tellcher, aco;epI elll(lIIl)'1I1it'nl in tin)' cllrilt:ilY ,,'hillloc\'er in IllY danL"C' 1c1,ool III 'Iudiu. darn:c lu. hife 01 cllmrcnsalion in In)' nllnner"ivc uhihilinns, in'lruelilllll tI' lectuf1:sll1 dllncinG in illl)' lurm \lihllhoC\'er,lulicil hll\inen fUI ^pplicllnlllr IIn)'onl: c1~ In any mllnnCf fellllin~ III dllncin'llrdlllee lenonl.dance lCf\'icC'1 llldanit'c Inllrllctilln' ffllm In)'unc, Of hll\'e allY it'onlmcrdaldClllillll,ellnlrael tlr ,elllllan,hir ill ,c'rcellodilndll' "ith an)O (IC'ICII1, filln III etllrOralilln uct(ll 101, nn behal( nl, Of IIllhe dir"lllln 01 Sludio. ^llrlielllll ao:!.nu"lcdc" tblll a(lrliclInl hll' relld ItI been .dvilcd ul Ihe Allhur MUHiI)' l~rllllehilCd 5<lIuoll ul Ollncin."Sludinl'uliC')' MIIIIIlIII" Inr enl(lIIl)'CC'1,"d ....iIl \:01111'1)' 'ull)' "ilb IlIme. S. Slutliu willllni," Iludit'lIh III ^p(lliclull,luunll whclllhe)' alc lI\o.lilllhlc (Ill hl\I.llelilltl, 'olI"hu the Sllldill dcelll' ^rlllitOlIlllll"oIliIiClI hi ill'lllIct, 11uI illU Ihe lerm U, CIIIIIIII)'IIIit'III. ^p(llieont a,n:cS 10 fem!er ICrvices bereum!er un In boudy and/ur lellon arlMlillllllClll bll\l\ at IUdllillle tll tliI)' Ilnd 1111 ,u\:h dll)'11l1 Studin III")' dhtl'!. 6. Studio Ihall (la)' A(I(llieanl lor Arplieanl'lUf\'it'csllln empl'l)'ce ,nd ^rrliunt ,1'0111 Iit'"pt III lull rl)'menl IUI all cmplu)'CclCfl'iccs Ihe hourl)'or leuon I.u&hl rain and eommiuion fain a, IdvllCd b)' Ihe Sludiu Ind III Kt fllllh In the wIllIen pOlm(lhlel iutttd b" Sludin, cntltltd "ril)roU". ....hleh hill been m.IIlJc I\'aililble 10 ^r(lllunl by Sludlo OIlId ",ill remain IIvsll.blc al all lullue Ilnlcl IlIr in'rectlon hy ^(I(llicalll. NlltwilhJlandins IIn)' r' J..i,iulllhel'tlll it'lJIllllillit'd In Ihe conlnU)', the Inlill it'nnlrcnllllinn (loIid IlIlhe A(I(llicanl .hall he nOlle.. Ihlln Ihe lIIinimum n"ed h)' II1IY lederill.llllte ur luclIl minimulll "'lIlte !;tW Ill(llicllhlt !tl.udl it'mplll)'rc. II i\c"rrcnl)' IIndCl,hll"llInd aSlecd Ihal In lIt1C\'enllhOlIl any cumptn'lllilln ofllny IUlm be (laid hi Appllclnt for Tullllll&lol tuillinS IIctivilic\ (llil,f 10 Ihe time ..'hell ^prliu1I1 h qmllirit'd .lIId dimlit'tI h)' Sludio ItI,,'u,k. hlltrtlel, urdifccl, 7. Termination 01 ^(I(llieanl's I!mrlu)'menl: Our in, thc peliod nl ^rl,~:":)nl'\ ";'lplll)'lnCIlI ilnd ill 1111 limn hc,nllel, SluJilllllll)'diKhlllSe "rrliean, Ind/Ilr lerminlle Sludio', lelationJhi(l \~ith ^r(llicllnl whcre ^p(lliealll\ f1Clloln'lIl1t'e 1\ not 10 Ihe ulilllltOlion IlISllIIlin. ilml ^p(llkllnl a;'it'e.I!l;lllucbdeci,hlll ,hllll be finlll.1Id bindin., At Iheu(lI'lIllulI ul ^(lplkUl\t" initial lerm 01 em(llllynlclIl,lhi. ^,Itemcnl ,hllll be lIUIllIlI;llkllll)'e,\lentkd :lnd ('Ilnlhlllit'd rur hi.w"!.I)' I'llilld. unkuor llnlilmmillalcd h)' 1*11 (2) "'ceb wlillCn "!llict IlIIm eilhel rllrl)' llllhc IIlh", (lany It)' legi'lelN ,Ir ,....lllfin!lIl.1ilur IlIltel\l"'. ;Ullllhi. AlthoCIIII:1I11hllll ~U\'Cl1llhc IClaliulI\hir helw~~1I SluJiu ..nd A(I(llic..nt. Nulifiulinn tlr imnlctliille I'tSiSllllill1l .Il;all be dit'CIIIN Siven hy ^rplk.ullln SlOoJill \hulIloJ ^rllliellnl f..illu 1((11111111 .III!. Olio ICh~..luktlllllllllY Ih,c(' cllll\Ceull\'\: lIa)'l. Shllultl A(I(lIi':iUII'1 relilliun.hir ur e,"(llu)'llIcnt willi Ihe Sludiu he illtellUrltd/letlllinllled flllllllilllc lulime h)' lIclillln III dlhcf Ihe '\(lrli"illllIII Ihe SIUtlillllllJ ^prlicant lull1o"luellll)' 'Cllt" \ his rclO\lilll1\hir nr elllpld)'menl wllh Ihe Sludio Ihil ^aICClllC'nllhilllllelivale tu rull 'U1"e ilnd erlit"1 andlh..Ult"\(lnlhc rdlllhllnhir lIel"'"1I SllIdiu IInd ^rrlic.l1Il. An)' rcfit'lcne~' IiCltin In Ihe"lermlnllllun or ^rplieant\ cmpln)'ment",hnll include Ihc e'''(lifilliun ullhit' IC'1II111 ^(lpli\:lIl1t\leI;lllllll\hir am.I/11I ~nlrlll)'melll" ilh Sludi"a' "e1I"1 all nllier ICllItillalll1R n' lueh Iclllilln\hi(lnntl/ur em(lltl)'lItcnl, 'olI"hc:thel Ihe IC'fIllinilliulIl\ C'au\C'd hy ^(lrlieanl III b)' Slullillo II. Urml Ihe ICflllinaliun Ilf Arrllealll\ cm(llu)"lIIellt, ^prliranl Ih;lU ""Iit'IIt1er III SllIdiu all naillit" Ilf 1i,1', inclmlingdllplirale !i\II,lIr MlIle\.lIdd,tlltlllnd (lhnne 1111mbit'll ul 'ludcnh.l1nd InlnlCf '11I11ellll and IIllllulelit'nncefnin>>c.r.1llinC. rlll'(lecli\e Ilf fUllller ,llIIlelll' tlrlbe SllIdillln rUl"",iun "' under Ihe nmlrnl ul ^(llllit:.1nl,lilccthcl ,,'ilh 1111 fll,llI' and 1"l1Id, IIf Stutllu III ^pl'!iCIUlI\ rn"t"llInm lUulc. ^pr1icill\t\cunllullllltl 111111111111 u"lht'ilme.ur all)'Olllhc IJllIe, 1m ^rrlkillll'IIl"'1I benefil mll1lhcllit'llllIIenl 1If (lruhllhlc tlcllimcnlul SllIdiu. l'riurll),II(llIlIllnd allcr l(rmllli\lh1nul ^rrlit:alll\eOllllu)'lIlellt,el.'T(llln clIRll(cliun .'ilh tll( rendelillllul ^Pllli."illIl'.ICI\'io:nil. (I,uvidttJ hercin, ^r(llil'ilnl ,hall nllt Ult IIny hllnrmalillntllUnlt'I\ICtlln Ihi\ 1'.fll,II(lh rut ;In)' rlllrUlC, int:lm1inl!., hili lIullimilelllll,lhe \ulieilllliun III (mllllllcU II' \Uldenh "I Slllllillllr Frilnt:hi\l" ,'II \cII.liIlW ilnnUUlleCIlIt'nl.. 1III1Ieh CII\lulUCn Iff .tllllcnll rc,:udinll ^111,!l"1I111'1 ,uh\lOII"e'nl L"llIrIU)'IlICIII. il all)'. Villlalilln u, IhC' C1l\'tlllllll h('fcilltlllllll'lIl1lC ctllllilk,"blc, alld iIlC(lOI,..hl.:, tllImll~c In Ihe SluoJilllllld 1:'lIl1ehl.tll IInd it is alt'"" lhallhi\ l'lII""idCfilhlell;llllol):C,uf al1l1lldclellllim:tI ill11l1unl, ",jllllt'CflIC ill In", nflra.le \tit"Cll, tl,"1:lllil)'. l'lItlemill!. II..m;alle, fCrUI.uill". anti (I."lllte IIf Ihe ^rthul Mlllla)' mcUII!d1 ami (I"f\.-alm" h-cilll)O, IIl1li.mall)' ill\d inlrll1l1lilUlIIII)' Illlht' tlt:llilucnlllllhe Slu.lillllUtl r,lll\elli,lIf. 9. ^rrliit'nl\llIe!.lIl1wIL,j~C' Ihal hOllltOhi"lr ,ulIl Slutlin lI"on Ifll1rll(llIlY ,i,h,\ in 1I1ltlllllllUdl ,,( th~'IlII1ICfitllllll.1 illl"llllillilllllll1W IIf "cftilller le\'\:ilIClllu ^I'rlkant IIn.ICllhil ^,p.,ce,m:ul.III rallicular, anJ \lrilhllllllimhinlt Ihc I)'(IC nl infllrlllalltlu",hieh 1\ (llIl(lricllll)',\:III\hdclllioll ill"11If IIl11lc \CUit't iIlIlIlIU'it'. ^p(lhCalll..dllu"ktl~n Ihllllhe ulliqllC 0111.1 1II\Iinelhe ^lllulf P-ohlffll)' lIIC'1hud\ 11\ In dllnt:\:.. .lCllI.lca\:hilla;, in",luc1illllIlIICt:huilllln.lIII1ILeliIlS ledlllillllu 1I11i1 tI(IC'lIliunllllmf\.~"IIIC\, nlllllC~, alMIC\\C\. (lIIIUK' nlllllht:I\, rldefen~n IIlul ah,ihti(~ uf o.ludcnll',eU\hlln(f Ihll. (llichl' infllllll"lillll, :lI1d ulhel U1""~lt, "hil-II StlUliu !la\ IlC'\"nlfC'flllillC't1 h)' II,anehi"llllI ilt:lluhe and u~,\:ulI\lilllle rfllplicllll)' Illllllm"'IlIll. cunllllcllllilllllhtlmtllllfll :1f1,I/m 1111011." \t\:1.:h 1I11e' "1'wln:lnllnfllllllOlh.IU"I, ^pl'liellllt IlIIlhe. ilfLlIU"lcdl~\ tlllll \lleh l'IIlIit'&;'ltd IlIluflllllllun "ill be: "~\'C;lkd III ^rrliCIIllt in cunlidclln:dlllillS hi, Ir"illill.alltl empln)'lIIclIl 1Iit'1"'lllIdl.'l, ~"Idy IUllhc IIIIIPU\it' ul e"..hlinG ^I'rli~'lIlIlltlllru\ide \(f\'i~"1:1 hrICUlld(, IIl1d illldi,lIlcc IIrllll'\I'rlit:ilIU" lllltlCflilLinp illlhi, ^ltlCC'lIlCnl. '1^, ^rlllicalllllltICC'llhllll"llhdllllnlllhc lerm ol..ntl nllCf Ihe IClmillillilll1l1f ^nlllic;ItI,',elll!'luvnwn'. fal ^r"liUlll \h;llll'lolIC\'C'llt 1111\' uflll" ""'lrrlc.llt'fI1~"':lI!I'" 1\' I'"'' 1~lltc~ (lit'lllIn, li"~ UI e'lllil,yeu'((lII") ill Ihe ,,"Ii"tll): "UIII"' III loht:' h,lI~ilnO\\ III Sluoli',IIIIl.I/UI1:.;Ul..hi\l11 ill lI,cnl\!: III ll.hlU" 101 ~Iq" 0111.1 ill\llu:'lilllllllll)'l'rt)') Inlllher emrl")"I t,'1 SlIIdUI'olI"luIIC\lUlIC' ,lIt.h IllIUflUllllulI hu Ihe "llt."IOllItfll ,lllh,' Sllh!ltt. itlllllhl ^rl,ht'lllll \h.II1IlI1II1\1oo .111)' IIllhc 1'lIllit'choll h,IIIlln.ltilln III ~'ullnl'"li,," "'Ih tin)' hmintn III \(111111(. Illhu Ihan ill (t1nn('('~lttll 'olI"ilh Iltll I'tnllt'linB III ^(llllkilnl', ....I..icn it\ (lfU\'idttl hl'lCin, IlI1d I'lmlL.tl,llUS,\ tllo^," I'. 9t EXHIBIT "A" " A 'III. ^rl,!lnlll "li't'" Iholl bulh ,hUh,U. Ihe I"rlll III .Il.! "Ill" Ihl:' Itlll1llllllltlllll' ^rr1il:lIll1\ cnllllu~IIICIII M"d 'u, . ",,'Iud ul 111I01)) ,)'r.ut QiO Ihrrul'", ^llrli~lIl1t ,111&11'11I1 di'l"\"lly II' illilill:~II)'~ hili" ldu,dly 0.' I" il nWlllb", lIr 'IIY.bul~IIt" "',lInllllllll", uv 'u)' 1111I.1'~lnllnlllllll.lllln In Ihe \'11)' In ..hi,,, ShtJiu il 1.,,'lIl\'.J i1nll/llf ".llun M 11Id"" ull.-"oly-I"C' US) Ruin hum Sllkhll,,,III,hcw, i. ,ltIllU" "'.. 9l', II i, hnlhu 11111''''''. ill. U'l'ilfldC' Hn\'llIlIll hr,clIllll\'"lhilllllullIlhC' ICflUh.llliUII HI IlIi. ^CltC'lIIC'nllllld 11I1)'~'IC'mllll".lIl1'ltnf Iuk! ul ^rl""'oIlll\ 1C'loIllIln.,I.IlI',"',llh Sunllu, IInd rllf II rc,iu.J III I"'U(~) )'('11" IIWfl',dtff, ^rl'IH.'lInl thilll 111I1 \'1I111I'C1t 11' Irl foull ill rol'lI,u1rh '1A ~"'JII.ilh(l\,c IlIllII lite Illnll-.n,uf .ny ~Ihrf. ^,lllIU "'llIn)' I rillll:h'\f,ll~..me SIIIJillllnllC'r ul'C',illinn")' SludlllUf ..lJili;llrd "illl SlluJilll"lht Cil)'. ('lIunl)',11' "'C'lfUl,"lllo1l1 MU'II l.n"~ll\h,^~lllllr MIUf.Y hanchl",J Sllhlin"IC' 1t1C1I1C'd III VlIIIII,1II 1.001Iill', IIr r"'C'lIlt.rhe(2'1 IIl1lnllllmuW Sllllliu, "hll'hnrrIJr/i'I:IC'lIlrr. A'lhnl htfdn.a 'lu,lill."ollllhatrd ';"llhSIUdlll .hllll hn:ludc.n1 ^~lhlll MU'~'1 Flan.tlll"'d Iblln ~Itllhll "Imh SluJiu III Iln)' ".alllln.., .1I~'LhIlMu ill SllIllinl.urh '1l~'LhlllJrlllllldlnllllllr.ll'lll unt.tlll"l" "c~'L Inlrll"l 1~llhrn~ur ItU'l'4l1ll1un 1I~'I~lII'lhe SI~dllll h;l' an 1II1!'nl iI' IIn InJh'illual r'lllllirlllr. rilllnC', III \lnl'lllUMr, Ihrlrllrf\udl 'h,dhultltf hllldln~ allra\1II nnr~I,III" '11J~:1111tclnI1llIhrra\C uf iI rmrll'lIl1un 1I~11I11IIi1 ,"dl if ,ludlUlu, ii' I flilndli\fr 111 Sllh'''''.Il1dli\C'C' 1111,1" 1111 Allhul MUHa)' hillll:lu'" ur 'Uh.rfllndu,c fll' .uch "lfill.lItd 'lllOhn, '}II. IlIlhr r\tnl 1I1i11 illI)'I'tIIl1l ,1I001I1illll i1IIY (lfll\'i\illll ill riHllItUlI"" l'A,IJU. tIf '1ellll'C' IIl11ril\UlIOIhle 11\ In lime II' luu.lhcl'u,...n.UlI ,1I..IlIC'fIlain tllfll'<<'oIl1lr lIlh.f the rUlIIl \Iudl d~'ltrmint "h"l i\ ftJ\un.lhl" Ulll! tllr'l"\, '111:11 rru\i,illn ill iI ltilUIII;!hlt f.l\hilln 1\ 11111I1I>llllIn, \Cllrr, IIIC'J, "'id Ullltl.j\t. 10, ^rrli,.ltlll ,11'111 nrh'r, II' .Ito~.ti",.. 'Ifl.., II""""";"I'!IIIII'I '!'I"ll":III", 1'1"I,I,'~III1'nl hlll,1 '\ntoli~';UlIIIIII III alhrlli\l' fill hll,in!.'~. f1111pn'I",I" h,ninlt he'tfl IUflll(JlYI'unnr\'h',I _lIh Sludlll. Flllln'hl\lIr,,,")' AIIIIl., MII".I)' Ifilluhi\C'd 1101111"1' SlUlhn 1'1 S,hnlll UlllII)' ",IiOlllnu Ihffrnl. hlll,1 AI.rhl.....1 nm in lun'III,I"IIa:llllIIlhC' AllIn., MllllilY nn:lh"d U,.11 Itaclllnllllll~ Alllinr MuftllY 'It It. ur i1'OI'I)' ntllr, "'01.' 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TillS Ar.JU:UU:NTMA v nr.CANct:I.I..:n "\' MAII.lNe: HlI rn:un:IIINr: \VIIITn:N NUlnU'ATlON TO C'ANn:I, Tilt: M:Rt:I:,.n:NTTO nU:STllIlfU MANAra:n \VIlIUN TIIIU:.: DlISINJ:.t;S 1)..\\'1' 1:11n,.. 'nu: rMn: (W TIllS Alall:UIJ:NT, IN WITNt1's \\'U.:Ut:IW.lIl1'lliI'lltllk!fl'ln Im\l" h\'I"IIIIII"1 "'III,,'lt 11011111, .1Il11 "'lll" Arl':~"7i(.._.. fll:ANl"un" IIAN"I~!ll\IIIU' .. FOR V Al.lIE R ECEIVEIl. nndemallll.)rrurni.elnl...yTlI.oTholl.allol Fh'e III1I1o1reol nnllar< ($2.500,00) 10 ,\. <.::. \J(~~_-"!~n:!'!ly~r,- oI/h/:. all Alnll IIR M 11llllA \'" FllANCIIISEIl IlANCE STIIIlIO OF .L..e^"R.'{fl/t.,_td, 'W/6tdl\ltIl.Ctf.al ih rrincirle "lace inlhe alllll'ecilY.lI'i1hnlll inlere'I,)n ense,"il ,hnll he hrollghl [nr Ihe collection hereor, or Ihe !l:Imc hns In he cnllccll'd uJlllllclt.:m:Ull.l Or:lll ;llInUu.')'. In 1'1:1)' rC:lsnnnhle ulforncy's rees :Inti inlcrc~llhcreu[1(ln rur mnkinn such cnllCCliulI. This Nnlc shull hc lIc~nliahlc [1url\u:lllt In [1nr:ll;r:ll,h 1_(, nr Ihis l'crsunnl'l Training Agreemem, anol inlere,i shalll;e "ayahle al ;he rnaxirnllrnlall'[1I1 rule n[ in,ere'll'errnilleol hy arr/knhle IIsllry I:lw~. now or herc:l((cr emlclel'. when lIel11:1I111 shall In' 111:1111' fur raYll1cnl. __Il,,,, --____ __ c;, /6_ ' I"~ 1.5- C.7I.1.t.",lL'-t/f WITNES~: ~" S. v,,\'1 P-o:>S~I~)... ..'l .5' . \Jdl'l &.m:e{l~ui!'s dlllt'I'" ^"IItu, ",_".,. .-"lKhiwd U.1Irt S,IttlIP /,$0, /.J. F.rrtl 'i:r A.Jd""n'SllIoliol t.e'?1jj (',.. lIy: I''''r&!.. ~~e ~rl'frwlll.II'" OW/JEIl. STIIIJIU; WITNr.s~: ----------------- ---------------,_._-------- -.. --.-..-- --. -- --- --"- -- r:Y! ...S itA ~' I. '-(' 1/01/3 "rl'I..lr 1\,',.11 IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA LON C. SHREVE, Plaintiff NO. 95.3318 v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW JUDITH LYNN SHREVE, Defendant CUSTODY ORDER AND NOW this 1'1" day of July 1995, after consideration of Plaintiffs Petition for Special Relief and Defendants answer to Rule to Show Cause, It Is hereby Ordered that 8 heeRRg 13e h..ld VII 1116 day of ,1996, ~ At ) floor 01 ill" CUlllbglla~ld n'~ln,..1t . FR., C~ull R\.,UIII ( G9""tv eo'IIt1l9YSe, Oa.lillil..., I'tllllll:lylvanla: -fI,.'r ..,...a... ~ a,lfh.r,... ~ (L I- ~ClI' 4.1-.)", BY THE COURT: Date: " flY ,-:'-.' .... I,') .." J f, .. ,.'.- 't', , , ,>' " -, ~. . ; " c' ,(.,' . r,. ~ ~ :J ,- ,- ,'-~' . '.' " 'j :\' . : \,~; . 1,1, \.: I .,:,.rr,~ .\\1';' ~< ~,'~!',: t '.1 1~d Ie SIi. \\d O~ ~ 01 III\, . . . ' ---~. . GARY l YSAGHT AnOANEY AT LAW 1350 FISHING CREEK VALLEY ROAD HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA 17112 : '. . . .. . . ~p 01:~ . {4; 4$' -_....- ~._--.......~....~~~._,. '", . ~. ~ l' ,t - .;.....~"""~-- ~.._--- - 0*:' -.. __: .-- , 'j, ....... \ \ - =---. LON C. SHREVE, Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. qS- 33/g ~"vlit;tt!It"''\. v. CIVIL ACTION. LAW JUDITH LYNN SHREVE, Defendant CUSTODY ORDER . AND NOW this 20 day of June 1995, after consideration of the foregoing Petition for Special Relief It Is hereby Ordered that the children shall not be removed from the jurisdiction of this Court. oft Iii fur:tber Order:ed tl:lat tile plalflUff ahall h6yg 16"_1)01017 ",u~ludy orth~ GhildrsA. '~A88Ia ~I. St:lrS-J8 sRd StepheRle D. SI"",.",. II /-~tI ... ,;,......, ""- "'1e..d.I.. ~ i... J'J,_ c:.....- (,<J4, ~,a,..r'/I ",".," Iro/- -.(,..... "7,.,-, ~ _-I.. -rJ./r ;-tI.(,. _ . ~ u..~. ~ ~"'../ ,III" t- 11''"'''''''. ....-- ".....u.. 10 ~.." ~ S,^"u.., BY THE COURT: Date: ~~~,. /?/L / J. ; '. ,!. JUH 20 3 31 rH 195 '\ . , L. Oif'Ci Of 1 'IC I" r'IO~~1A~~ CUl\L~filA~D (,.',)>.11 p(HH>n 'I',~'A , ' I, ,i ! v-;:ll;" .'15 c.v-.l. ~'\ "6~:""<1~':' o....~\ v-;J.()..9C:) Nbl......1. ~J \0 Q~ I I I. I "." ,. ~* i j .-~ i: ,.,'. , ~. . .. , '''; : ~ . . '\;' ,. ., , <! '." '.>:~ <i ~ . ,~, . . , , \ \.; ~;.t '.. . ...";' i; IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA LON C. SHREVE, Plaintiff NO. v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW JUDITH LYNN SHREVE, Defendant CUSTODY PETITION FOR SPECIAL REUEF AND NOW comes Lon C. Shreve, by and through his attorney, Gary Lysaght, Esquire and respectfully Petitions this Honorable Court to grant Special Emergency Relief for Custody. In support of this Petition, plaintiff avers the following: 1. On this day Issues of Custody of the minor children, Angela N. Shreve and Stephanie D. Shreve have risen. 2. A Complaint for Custody has been filed however, a hearing has not yet been held on that matter. 3. Defendant, Judith Lynn Shreve Is leaving this Courts Jurisdiction to the State of California on June 24, 1995. ( I \ 4. Defendant, during her absence Is placing the children In the care of the elderly maternal grandparents until such time that she will retrieve the children. WHEREFORE plaintiff prays your Honorable Court to grant him temporary custody of the children and Order that the children not be taken out of the this Courts Jurisdiction until such time a hearing Is held on the matter. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ~ 1.0. o. 39183 1350 Fishing Creek Valley Road Harrlsburg, PA 17112 (717) 599 - 5320 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF , . , VERIFICATION Subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S.A. at 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities, I hereby verify that the statements made In the foregoing document are true and correct to the best of my Information and belief. Date: ~ 1'1, /99.5" ~~ LOn C. Shreve ,_.'..J , .., . ., '" ~ ': ;,!,' "'j '. ,.ri (")0 CO'" ."X...f ",~n':'. .... 2:; "1'~1 -:" :.r:~~r,~ ~:..i--~L:> r-~~r-, ..:;~=:.: "'1 1.:00::" ::.,...-:.::c(') 1":--;:;"1 -, .. -.'" -<-< a- :0: ,.... = w .... ... ;;: ~ GARY LYSAGHT, ESQUIRE JUL I" 1995 *'~ 1350 Fishing Creek Velley Road Harrlsburll. Pennsylvania 17112 (717) 599-5320 Teletax (717) 599.5821 July 12, 1995 ~ ).t.. ~ Lawrence E. Welker, Prothonotary Cumberland County Courthouse 1 Courthouse Square Carlisle, PA 17013 -------- - RE: Shreve v. Shreve No. 95 -3318 Custody Dear Mr. Welker: Enclosed for filing Is the original and three (3) caples of an Order for a Hearing and Plaintiffs answer to Defendants New Malter In the above referenced action. Please time stamp two caples and return same in the self addressed stamped envelope prOVided herein. Your attention is appreciated. c;Jtr 41- ~J/~ ~ ~~~~ 7~~ " ~ GARY L YSA~~T ATTORNEY A~ALLEY ROAD 13&0 FISHING C~~:YLVANIA 17112 HARRISBURG. PE . ~110e;f. .' {/?f '" -1J7~....... . w~ - ~ ... J1ii . ~ . , F - .~~ ...-:---- .~ :.. ---.-. . /, ........ \ \, .- -.- .,,,. IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANI.... LON C. SHREVE, Plaintiff NO. .fJ.5"33/( ~~ v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW JUDITH LYNN SHREVE, Defendant CUSTODY ORDER OF COURT You, Judith Lynn Shreve, defendant, have been sued In court to obtain custody of the children: Stephanie D. Shreve and Angela N. Shreve. You are ordered to appear In person at ~("1 W, M...'." ,51, ,f\Ir't' h"" I "'~ on Jv..c,), I ,at~o'clock 1.m.,for v--; conciliation or mediation conference. a pretrial conference. a hearing before the court. If you fail to appear as provided by this order, an order for custody, may be entered against you or the court may Issue a warrant for your arrest. YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD ONE I GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP. CUMBERLAND COUNTY LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE OFFICE OF THE COURT ADMINISTRATOR 4TH FLOOR CUMBERLAND COUNTY COURTHOUSE CARLlSLE, PA 17013 (717) 240 .6200 , /. ~ ~HE COURT: --D.~, A. i".f,# ~ C <<,~~...\'f {on,:\"""'r JUH 20 "3 37 PH '95 d -; :.1 1 t.. : '.' . 'I'.'V'DFFICF. 0. "1' '. ,', . r, " ~ ,,.c,,d'!10!")'jAhY :,r.~Wl[H,;~O r.r"I'y , W ">." " t ~NS "L'(lH,t ' { ii. , ~ j , . ',',. ~lr "f \ ' . ''''XJ.?> ad. "?fr~ ~4 t:::- :: :iff: ~~ ; ."" t~", '1,.,. ';.....,.'j. 'I, . ' ... , ' <. , " ~ "',,' .... : ".- \- ", . .'(" -,t '; .'! .' -' IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA LON C. SHREVE, Plaintiff NO. v. CIVIL ACTION - LAW JUDITH LYNN SHREVE, Defendant CUSTODY COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY 1. The plaintiff Is Lon C. Shreve, residing at1112 State Road, Duncannon, Perry County, Pennsylvania 17020. 2. The defendant Is Judith Lynn Shreve, residing at 115 South Washington Street, Mechanlcsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055. 3. Plaintiff seeks Custody of the following children: Name Present Address A;e. Angela N. Shreve 115 South Washington Street, Mechanlcsburg, PA Stephanie D. Shreve 115 South Washington Street Mechanlcsburg, PA The children were not born out of wedlock. 4/10/85 3/24/86 The children are presently In the custody of their natural mother Judith Lynn Shreve I who resides at 115 South Washington Street, Mechanlcsburg, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17055. Plaintiff and defendant are the natural parents of the children. Plaintiff and defendant were married on December 1,1984 but have since divorced on Aprl17,1988. ..."-'...~'- 4. Plaintiff has participated as a party In other litigation concerning the custody of the children In this court. However, pursuant to their divorce the Plaintiff and Defendant entered a Legal Separation and Property Settlement Agreement which Is attached as Exhibit "A." Plaintiff has no Information of a custody proceeding concerning the children pending in a court of this commonwealth. Plaintiff does not know of a person not a party to the proceedings who has physical custody of the children or claims to have custody or visitation rights with respect to the children. 5. Each parent whose parental rights to the children hsve not been terminated and the person who has physical custody of the children have been named as parties to this action. COUNT I 6. The best Interest and permanent welfare of the children will be served by granting the relief requested because: 7. Plaintiff has temporary physical custody of the children for the purposes of visitation. 8. Plaintiff Is remarried and has established permanent residency In Perry county. 9. Plaintiff Is gainfully employed. 10. On June 22,1995 defendant intends to place the children In the care of the elderly maternal Grandparents while moving to the state of California with her paramour. 11. Plaintiff avers that he is entitled to physical custody of his children, while the defendant is unable to care for them. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED: ~~{ t Gary ag~re 1.0. No. 39183 1350 Fishing Creek Valley Road Harrisburg, PA 17112 (717) 599 - 5320 ATTORNEY FOR PLAINTIFF 12. Plaintiff wishes to maintain a continual relationship with his children which would be greatly harmed If the defendant removes the children from Pennsylvania. WHEREFORE, plaintiff respectfully requests this Honorable Court to grant him custody of the children. L-, VERIFICATION Subject to the penalties of 18 Pa,C,S,A, at 4904 relating to unswom falsification to authorities, I hereby verify that the statements made in the foregoing ducument are true and correct to the best of my information and belief. DATE: ~ 1'1, J '19 S- ~ r' JL~~ Lon C. Shreve LEGAL BE?ARATJON AND PROPERTY UETTLEMENT AlInEEMEN~' IIIS AlIREEMEIIT, made on this the -d3 day of p~~ , 19~, BY AND BE'fWEEN: JUDITH LYNN SHREVE, hereinafter referred to as the "WIFE", A N D LON C. SHREVE, hereinafter referred to es the "HUSBAND" ! !. 1. !!. ! .!! .!! ! 1. !!: WHEREAS, HUSBAND AND WIFE were lawfully marrIed on the 1st day of December 1984, in Lewisberry, York County, Pennsylvania; nd WHEREAS, the parties have two (2) children born to their ~'rriage, STEPHANIE D. SHREVE (dob 3/24/86) and ANGELA N. SHREVE (dob 4/10/85); and WHEREAS, the HUSBAN" and WIFE ~esire to be legally separated . nd subsequently divorced and, therefore, to determine their rights, .nd obligations, growing out of their mutual relationship; and WHEREAS, the parties desire to reduce Bald rights, obligations nd understandings to writing. NOW, THEREFORE, Lhe parties hereto, intending to, be legnl y jl>.,und hereby, agree as 1'01 Lows: I Ex.\'ibi f " A" 1st. LIVING SEPARATE and APART - It shall be lawful for ~ach party at all times hereafter to live separate and apart from each other at such place or places as he or she may from time-to-time choose or deem fit, and for each to see whomever of the opposite sex as each may choose. 2nd. FREE FROM INTERFERENCE - Each party shall be free (rom interference. authority and control of the other, as fully as if he or she were single or unmarried, except as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Agreement, except as otherwise provided for herein. Neither party shall molest or attempt to molest the other, or compel the other to cohabitate with the other. or in any way harass or malign the other, or in any other way interfere with the peaceful existence, separate and apart from the other. 3d. ~IUTUAL RELEASE - Subject to the provisions of this Agreement, each does for himself. or herself, and his or her heirs, executors and assigns, release and discharge the other from all causes of action, claims, rights, or demands whatsoeyer in law or equity, inCluding inheritance rights, which either of the parties ever had, or now has against the other, except any or all causes for breach of any provisions of this Agreement. 4th. CHILD SUPPORT AND CUSTODY - WIFE to have legal and physical custody of the two childreni HUSBAND to continue to hAve liberal visitation and temporary custody rights, consistent with each parties respective work schedules and in the best interests of the children. Parties acknowledge that given the HUSBAND's current salary level of approximately $225 net a week, and other f!nancial obligations towards the house and certain Joint debts, that it is impossible at this time for him to pay child support and that the better course of action is to come current on and keep up payments for which he is responsible. 5th. MOTOR VEHICLES - Both parties agree that each is ~htitled to retain vehicles currently titled in their respective individual names, and hereby waive any marital property rights in said vehicle(s) of the other. Specifically: WIFE owns a 1982 Datsun, unencumbered, and HUSBAND o~ns a 1970 Oldsmobile and two Kawasaki motorcycles, 1982 and 1~83, also unencumbered. HUSBAND also owns a 1977 Ford Truck. which has been pledged as collateral for the AVCO loan (see . Paragraph 11th) along with various other Items of personalty now In possession of both parties. 6th. MAJOR MEDICAL COV~~ - HUSBAND agrees to be re- sponsible for major medical coverage for himself and for the two children. WIFE Is to be responsible for her own coverage. HUSDAN agrees to notify WIFE if coverage through his employer (at his erpense) is not available. Both parties agree it is of utmost Importance that the children have major medical coverage and If said coverage Is not available as an employer paid benefit, the parties will share equally In the cost of providing such coverage. 7th. DIVISION OF PERSONAL PROPERTY - All items of personalty have been divided between the parties to their mutual satisfaction. 8th. REAL ESTATE - WIFE is to deed over her one-half (~) Interest in the marital residence known as 112 State Road, Duncannon, Perry County, Pennsyvlanla, In exchange for a promls- sory note for ONE THOUSAND ($1,000.00) DOLLARS payable with I>>terest at the rate of SIX (6%) per cent a year, no later than t~~ (2) years from the date of execution. Said note to be recorded in the Perry County Courthouse. HUSBAND agrees to make and keep current on mortgage payments to the first mortgagee, Harris Savings and Loan, and to ind~mnify and hold harmless the . WIFE with respect to any liability. HUSBAND hereby acknOWledges WIFE's payment of TWO THOUSAND ($2,000.00) to Mr. & Mrs. Hayberger toward a second mortgage on the property. Accordingly, HUSBAND agrees to be responsible for the balance of that obligation, estimated to be $861.23 at this tIme, including interest charges and costs associated with a Writ of ExecutIDn filed on August 5, 1988. 9th. SPOUSAL SUPPORT, ALIMONY AND DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS _ Both parties waive whatever rights either may have to spousal support, alimony and/or retirement benefits. Both further agree to execute consent decrees to a no-fault divorce pursuant to 8ection 201(c) of the Divorce Code of 1980, which has been filed as Docket N 1078 Civil 1988 in the Cumberland County Courthouse. instituted by the WIFE, contemporaneOUSly with this Agreement. 10th. FEDERAL INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS - The parties have filed individual 1988 Federal and State Income Tax Returns. Starting with the 1989 return, HUSBAND shall claim STEPHANIE as an exemption. and WIFE shall claim ANGELA as an exemption. each year. 11th. JOINT AND INDIVIDUAL DEBTS _ A. HUSBAND acknoledges the following debts in his name alone. for which the WIFE has no responsLbility. 1. AVCO, Approximate balance of TWO THOUSAND ($2,000.00) DOLLARS - monthly payments of $103.00. 2. TWO MID~PENN BANK LOANS - approximate balances of $450.00 and $1,700.00. 3. NEWBERRY TOWNSHIP, York County - approxi- mate balance of $700.00 for back taxes on a mobile home lot. 11th. JOINT AND INDIVIDUAL DEBTS (Cont'd): B. Both parties agree to the following arrangements regarding Joint obligations: 1. HUSBAND to be responsible for any and all miscellaneous and minor debts, such as utility bills and other "house charges" not specifically enumerated in this Agreement. 2. As to the Sears Account (approximate balance of $2,200.00), the WIFE shall make minimal payments of $25.00 per month for a maximum of six (6) months upon which time the HUSBAND shall be individually and totally responsible. 3. As to the Household Finance Account (approximate balance of $2,000.00), the WIFE shall make monthly payments of $75 per month for a maximum period of twelve (12) months; HUSBAND to pick up all payments thereafter. ~. As to the DAFCU account (approximate . balance of $~,OOO.OO); the WIFE shall pay $150 a month for a maximum of eighteen (16) montha. HUSBAND to be responsible for all payments thereafter. 5. HUSBAND agrees an intent and willingness to pick up responsibility for Numbers 2, 3, and ~ above sooner Lhan the maximum times Indicated, if possible. consistent with his financial ability to do so. 13th. COURT CONFIRMATION - HUSBAND and WIFE hereto agree that the provisions of this Agreement may be confirmed by a Court cf competent Jurisdiction upon the application of either party of this Agreement and that it shall survive any subsequent divorce action between the parties. " 14th. LEGAL ADVICE - Each party acknowledges that he or she has received or has been afforded the opportunity to secure independent legal advice from counsel of his or her choice. Each acknowledges to fully understand the facts and obligations. each party acknowledges and accepts that this Agree- ent. under the circumstances, is fair and equitable, and that it iu being entered into freely and voluntarily, and that the xecution of this Agreement is not the result of any duress or undue influence and that it is not the result of any collusion r improper or illegal agreement or agreements. . 15th. FUTURE OBLIGATIONS - Both parties hereto agree not to incur any debts, or charge any items to each other or each ther's accounts now or in the future. 16th. UREAcn - If either party breaches any provision of this Agreement, the other party shall have the right, at his or her option, to sue for damages for such breach. The party breaching this Agresment shall be responsible for the payment of all legal fees and costs incurred by the other in enforcing his or ~r legal rights under this Agreement, or seeking such other remedy or relief as may be available to him or her. 17th. LAW OF AGREEMENT - This Agreement shall be construed under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 18th. ENTIRE AGREEMENT - This Agreement contains the entire understanding between the parties with respect to matters specifically discussed herein, and there are no representations, warranties. covenants or undertakings with respect to matters specifically discussed herein other than those expressly set forth. 19th. MODIFICATION AND WAIVER - A modification or waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall be effective only if made in writing and executed with the same formality as in this Agreement. The failure of either party to insist on said performance of any of the provisions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar notice. t 20th. SUCCESSORS IN INTEREST - The terms. provisions, and onditions of this Agreement shall be binding upon any and all of he heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of ither of the parties hereto. 21st. AGREEMENT NOT TO BAR DIVORCE PROCEEDINGS - This greement shall remain in full force and effect unless and until it is terminated either by mutual written consent of both parties. or to the extent it is appropriately terminated by the death of either party under the terms of this Agreement. The failure ot either party to insist upon strict performance of any of the pro- visions of this Agreement shall not be construed as a waiver of any subsequent default of the same or similar nature. In the event that the marriage of the parties hereto is terminated by the divorc . this Agreement shall nevertheless remain full force and etfect, an shall survive such decree and shall not in any way be affected . thereby, except as provided for herein. The parties intend to secure a mutual consent, no-fault divorce pursuant to the term8 of Section 201(c) of the Divorce Code of 1980 (as filed in the Cumber land County Courthouse, Docket N 1078 CIVIL 1988). The parties agree that the terms of this Agreement shall be incorporated for the purpose of enforcement only, but not merge, as part of any decree, Judgment or order of separation or divorce. "','~'" IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have hereunder set thei SUBSCRIBED and sworn to HalIIIIIStII,. Donald 8, owen. HolllybWnd . 'lilt/ !Qlp"""'oTownaNp.C~ a~ 1882 101, Commllllon E,,*" ,w., . p-,,-","MIoClIIontIHollMl . ~. ...ry"- h~nds and seals the day and year first above written, to this and 9 pages of this Agreement, intending to be legally bound hereby. WITNES~~aliS(L M..,h ) ) ss: ) BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, personally appeared UDITH LYNN SHREVE. known to me to be the person whose name is sign subscribed to the foregoing instrument. and upon oath acknOWledge t she executed the foregoing document for the purposes and considerat therein expressed. N My . 19 Subscribed and sworn to on the OMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYVLANIA COUNTY OF c..tl1~ NoIIItoISIII Donald 8, OwIl1, Nolary IWc Eat PlnIlIboIo TOWNlip, Cumberllnd ........,Iy MyCommilllon Eri*MNov. 24. 1392 . lItmw. ....../hllilllaxtdonol NoIuiet COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF (!c.,iHcl~ Expires: ) ) sS.: ) BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, personally appeared LON C. SHREVE, known to me to be the person whose name is signedl subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and upon oath acknowledge t at he exeucted the foregoing document for the purposes and consideration therein expressed. 00 'h, ~<"" 0' ?!3"'"( c=f)a..~.&' :; tary Public Y Commission Expires: ,~ .IlJ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ f- l~ . ~ '- ""~'~ ~ '-, ......, = ~I:':: ... ~:;.-~..~, N ~:.~~ ~ " - , :;J: .- -.. - :.;~ ~ LON C. SHREVE, Plalnllff, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 95-3318 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION IN CUSTODY vs. JUDITH LYNN SHREVE, Defendant. ORDER OF COURT AND NOW, upon consideration of the attached Petition, It Is hereby directed that the parties and their respective counsel appear before , Esquire, the Conciliator. on the (4~ da pf ,1999. at \ \ o'clock ~,m., in \,J, . . Cumberland County, Pennsylvanla, for a pre-hearing custody conference. At su conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues In dispute; or if this cannot be accomplished I to define and narrow the Issues to be heard by the Court, and to enter into a Temporary Order. All children age five or older shall also be present at the Conference. Failure to appear at the Conference may provide grounds for the entry of a Temporary or Permanent Order. BY THE COURT, c-t<f\h'i'f\. .k." J\}\~l ~. Custody Conciliator (\1:>,'1 Date: '51.:::ll.\\qQ 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. Cumberland County Bar Association 2 Liberty Avenue Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013 (717) 249-3166 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990 The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County. Pennsylvania. Is required by law to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, For Infonnatlon about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations available to disabled Individuals having business before the court. please contact our office, All arrangements must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the Court, BY THE COURT: Date: J, : CF .. t",';, .( ':,-,.'y , , "~'( ,....1\ 99 ~'J~ ? ~ r-", ~ , "" /""1 ..'In . "',,:: CU,\ICi;f1L",' ',< PENNSYL\'1~~iJNrr r:~s-.~ &:C/. t'~M~.a,. ~4 ~~ "'f-,;JS'9P 7l~_.-';~ Z ~ ~c;J5 '~'f' L"",.Hfdc.Ci/ ~ df ~~ LON C. SHREVE, Plalntiff, vs, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 95-3318 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION IN CUSTODY JUDITH LYNN SHREVE, Defendant. AND NOW, comes Plaintiff LON C. SHREVE, through his Attomeys, FLOWER, MORGENTHAL, FLOWER & LINDSAY, and avers the following: 1, The Plaintiff Is LON C. SHREVE, an adult Individual, residing at R. D. #1, Box 107. Miilerstown, PA 17062, 2. The Defendant Is JUDITH LYNN SHREVE, an adult Indivldual, residing at 309 Hogestown Road, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania 17055. 3. The original custody Complaint In this matter was filed by Plaintiff on June 20, 1995, seeking custody of the two children of the parties. ANGELA N. SHREVE, born April 10, 1985, presently age 14 years, and STEPHANIE D. SHREVE, born March 24, 1986. presently age 13 years. 4. The most recent Order of Court In this matter dated August 15, 1995, is attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and grants shared legal custody of the children to the parties with Defendant JUDITH LYNN SHREVE. having primary physical custody. - 5. Plaintiff believes that circumstances have changed and that It Is now In the best Interests of the children for him to have primary physical custody of them for the following reasons: A. Plaintiff Is more able to provide a safe and stable environment for the children: and B. Defendant neglects the children's medical I dental and vision needs. WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests that the Court's Order be modified to award him primary physical custody of the children. FLOWER, FLOWER & LINDSAY Attomeys for Plaintiff .. James D. Flower, Jr. 11 East High Street Carlisle I PA 17013 (717) 243-5513 I.D. #27742 ~ I, LON C. SHREVE, Petitioner hereln, hereby verify that the statements made In the within Instrument are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, Information and belief. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa,C.S, Section 4904, relating to unswom falsification to authorities. ~ ~- ~~,& Lon C. Shreve Date: ~/I 'l'? ,', C") \.0 ~ ~ .., ~ l1l99 jf1i ]>0 ;~ :iJ 6 \If: 1 c: .., -I.;: \D =R~ . . ~cj C) "TJ .~ ' 't"'n o or 2C ::!:; f'j:H &0. " '''M p!;; ~ (J ~ -, ::- 3;/ .::- ..... ....... , ' '(,' ~ ,;~. ,t .,,;1 . & ,'"" . . , '.- ,:a.r." Loo C. SHREVE, Plaintiff VIS. IN THE OOURT OF CXXolMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND CClUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 95-3318 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTIoo - LAW IN cusrooy JUDITH LYNN SHREVE, Defendant PRIeR JtIDGE: Kevin A. HesII QBIalY ~LIATICN SlNlARY REPCRT IN ACXXlUlANCB w.rm aJlBBRLAND CXXM'Y RULE OI!' CIVIL (IR::....ulRB 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following report: 1. The pertinent information concerning the Children who are the subjects of this litigation is as follows: NAHB DA'l'B OI!' BIR'm aIRRIlNl'Ly IN QBIalY OI!' Angela N. Sht'eve Stephanie D. Shreve April 10, 1985 March 24, 1986 Mother Mother 2. A Conciliation Conference was held on Septeaber 22, 1999, with the following individuals in attendance: The Father, Lon C. Shreve, with his counsel, James D. Flower, Jr., Esquire, and the Mother, Judith Lynn Shreve, with her counsel, Joan carey, Esquire. 3. Thi8 Court previously entered an Order dated August 15, 1995 providing for the Mother to have primary physical custody of the Children and the Father to have partial physical custody. The Father filed this Petition to modify the existing Custody Order to enable the Father to have primary physical custody of the Children. 4. It was agreed at the Conference by the parties and counsel that the best approach would be for counsel to meet initially with the Children, ages 13 and l4 and thereafter to have a four-way Conference with the parties and counsel to further discuss the issues and hopefully reach an agreement. In the event the parties are unable to resolve the outstanding custody issues through the foregoing process, counsel for either party may contact the Conciliator to schedule an additional Conference. 5. The prior order dated August 15, 1995 will continue in effect pending an agreement of the parties or further Order of Court and therefore it is not necessary to enter an additional Order at this time. (O~ JJ~ Dawn S. Sunday, Esqu re Custody Conciliator s::;~~~ .;;)3 Date . /ftt9 cc: James D. Flower, Jr., Esquire - Counsel for Father Joan Carey, Esquire - Counsel for Mother C~<<">-(ll~ Cf/?Jo/'l"J. ~"6'. ~'._'; "'..". IN THE CXXlR'l' OF tnolMctl PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND CXltlN'n, PENNSYLVANIA NO. 95-3318 CIVIL TERM CIVIL ACTION - LAW IN CUSTODY LON C. SHREVE, Plaintiff r: '~e( ;" Po"D&,\ufa.t'y 's oa;'r...e 6ep-f.30, /qq'1 va. JUDITH LYNN SHREVE, Defendant CUSTODY COOCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT WlIIllIm 1.. ilunbllp mllwn iI. ilunbllp l!Illornrp. .at ,1f.lIW 39 Wesl Main Strcel Mcchanicsburg. PA t 7055 vs, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY LON C. SHREVE. Plaintiff JUDITH LYNN SHREVE, Defendant 95-3318 CIVIL IN RE: MOTION FOR MODI FICA TION OF CUSTODY ORDER ORDER 1,-, AND NOW, this .;) day of June. 2000, following hearing and careful considemtion of the testimony adduced, the court being satisfied that it continues to be in the best interest of the children that they be with their mother during the school year, but that more time with their father is appropriate, our order of August 15, 1995. is modificd to provide that from one week after the end of school until one week before the beginning of the fall session of school, custody of Angela N, Shreve and Stephanie D. Shreve shall be in their father subject to rights of partial custody in the mother every other weekend from Friday evening until Sunday evening and for such time as would be necessary to take the children on a summer vacation. As with all other provisions of the existing custody order, the schedule of custody during the summer may be modified by agreement of the parties. The defendant shall be given a reasonable period of time within which to comply with this order, BY THE COURT, A, H~.{l')~ ~-/.5.00 RKS v!r"1"!I\:,',SNN~d If"nr'~, -.. ,"" ''''''f'l'' I'UJ\ r .'\. !.' ::"J,' ".; 1l:::1! l' ~ ' oj,- 'I " ;,;11 (.n ,,'.... /,-'-. James D. Flower, Jr., Esquire For the Plaintiff Barham Sumple-Sullivan, Esquire For the Defendant :rlm