> From: LULU <lifereso@pyramid.net>
> Subject: COURT SEIZES CHILDREN
> Date: Mon, 14 Oct 1996 20:31:25 -0700
> 
> 
> YOUR HELP IS NEEDED IN CALLING OR FAXING AS MANY CONGRESSPERSONS TO PUT 
> A STOP TO THIS SITUATION.      THANK YOU.  from Marylou in Reno
> 
> 10/12/96
>                         COURT SEIZES CHILDREN
> 
> In the court of common pleas in the County of Northumberland, 
> Pennsylvania, two children were taken from their parents because, the 
> parents pass out what is termed anti-government booklets and the 
> Constitution and read the Bible without training.  Leslie Bryden, an 
> Attorney for the government, stated in court that the parents
> believed the Constitution was still relevant and that the parents read 
> the Bible to the children and that those kinds of things are a danger to 
> the children.  Richard Medellin and his attorney, Herschel Lock entered 
> petitions against the parents stating that the
> parents were mentally ill and read the Bible without having Religious 
> training.  The children were taken from the parents without notification 
> and the Parents were not summoned to the custody proceedings.  
> 
> The custody proceedings for the little girl were filed at 12:40 p.m. and 
> the order was signed at 1:58 p.m.  It is unknown when the proceedings in 
> which the little boy was taken took place because that proceeding is 
> being kept secret and the only documentation available is a court Order. 
>  Judge Ranck, who was involved in the taking, when asked, "How do you 
> take children away from parents without the parents
> being notified?," responded, "You'll have to ask Attorney Jeffrey 
> Mensch."  Attorney Jeffrey Mensch said that charges were made up due to 
> the mother not listening and that it is "just standard procedure to make 
> up charges."   The Court transcripts have Judge Ranck stating that he 
> was reversing his previous Order but, he did not say that in court nor 
> did he reverse his Order.  It is just a lie so that Judge Ranck can 
> cover himself.  
> 
> The parents, Stephen Ames and Dawn Stoll, filed a Civil Rights action in 
> Federal Court against numerous State employees and attorneys, but 
> Federal Judge James F. McClure wrote in his Memorandum that political 
> and religious takings of children are within the authority of the State 
> and its personnel and dismissed the case.  Stephen Ames also showed 
> documents to Tom Bowmen, who is an aide of Senator Arlen Specter.  Tom 
> Bowmen responded by saying to Stephen Ames, "What the money powers want, 
> the money powers get and they don't want people reading the Bible or the 
> Constitution and you or your wife try to get custody of your children or 
> even visit they, you will spend the rest of your life in jail."  
> Children and Youth Services have taken steps to make sure that the 
> parents are not allowed to even visit the children.  You can help this 
> family by spreading the word.  Court transcripts and other documents are 
> available. 
> Write to:
> 	Stephen Ames Jr. Family
> 	c/o P.O. Box 5373
> 	Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (17110)
> 	Phone 717 657-7026 and 717 657-7028
> 	Fax 717 671-1124 and 717 657-8634
> The statements mentioned above that were made by Judge Ranck and Jeffery 
> Mensch were recorded on audio tape.
> __________________
> 
>                                  ALERT!!!!!
>                GOVERNOR PUT ON NOTICE TO RETURN LITTLE GIRL
> 
> As you are surely aware, a situation of grave injustice exists and 
> persists.  Two children were taken from their parents because of the 
> parents' belief in the Constitution and reading the Bible to their 
> children "without religious training."  For almost two years, the 
> parents have tried every avenue available though the system to reclaim 
> their children and their right to life, liberty and the pursuit of 
> happiness.  The system has been unresponsive.  No one in the local, 
> state, or federal government has responded or intervened to correct this 
> shameful situation.  The father has personally visited Governor Tom 
> Ridge's office twice, the States Attorney General's office twice, US 
> Senator Rick Santorum's office, US Senator Arlen Specter's office once, 
> and the US Attorney General's office in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Every 
> Pennsylvania state legislator has received a flyer describing the basic 
> elements of the situation.  The parents had filed a Title 42 action in 
> US District Court that was summarily dismissed because "the religious 
> and political takings of children are within the authority of the 
> State."
> 
> In addition to losing their children, the parents have lost their home 
> and all material possessions due to the threats made by officials 
> against them.  They have been homeless at times and have had to rely on 
> the goodwill of friends and family to subsist.  All because they read 
> the Bible to their children and share their beliefs about the 
> immutability and durability of the Constitution.
> 
> The father, Stephen Ames Jr., has had enough of this situation and is 
> now putting the Governor and numerous government officials on notice, as 
> follows:  If actions to correct this situation are not taken within 72 
> hours of the hand delivery of this notice to Governor Tom Ridge, the 
> little girl will be rescued by way of any means necessary, including 
> FORCE.  
> 
> In order to correct this situation, not only must the little girl be 
> returned to her mother within 72 hours, a grand jury must be convened in 
> order to investigate the religious and political takins of children, not 
> only in Pennsylvania, but across the country.  The initiation of actions 
> necessary to convene this grand jury will occur within one week (7 days) 
> of the return of the little girl to her mother.  Finally, a home will be 
> provided for this family so that the order and lifestyle that they had 
> previously pursued, secured, and enjoyed will once again be theirs.  
> This restoration of their home must be effected within ten (10) days of 
> the hand delivery of this notice to Governor Ridge.
> 
> The parents have exhausted all commonly recognized avenues of redress to 
> no avail.  their efforts have been met with arrogance, threats, and 
> disregard.  They recognize that there are other lawful means of 
> correcting the situation.  NOW IS THE TIME FOR ACTION.
> Phone 717 657-7026 and 717 657-7028
> Fax 717 671-1124 and 717 657-8634
> ________________
> 
>                         Stephen Ames Jr. Family Update 1
> 
> On Thursday, October 10th, 1996, the Pennsylvania State Police contacted 
> Stephen Ames Jr. and a meeting took place at 2:30 p.m. at a Pennsylvania 
> State Police Barracks in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,  The meeting lasted 
> until about 4:00 p.m.  The Pennsylvania State Police were concerned 
> about actions that could take place.  Stephen Ames Jr.  explained the 
> situation in which he and his family had been placed
> and the threats that have been made against him.  Stephen Ames Jr. gave 
> numerous court documents to the Pennsylvania State Police.  The 
> Pennsylvania State Police asked Stephen Ames Jr. to keep his cool and 
> nut use force but to let them look into the matter.  The Pennsylvania 
> State Police explained that they could not promise him anything, but 
> that they would do their best.  Pennsylvania State Police informed
> Stephen Ames Jr., that they would be contacting him.  Pennsylvania State 
> Police were the first officials to listen to the great injustice that 
> has taken place and destroyed this family.  
> 
> It is time now for us to contact the public officials and let them know 
> what we think and to pressure them into resolving this situation without 
> bloodshed.  Please contact as many members of Congress and State 
> legislators as you possibly can.  And, please keep Governor Tom Ridge's 
> telephone ringing, his office can be reached at 717 787-2500.
> For more information contact Stephen Ames Jr.
> 	c/o P.O. Box 5373
> 	Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (17110)
> 	Phone 717 657-7026 and 717 657-7028
> 	Fax 717 671-1124 and 717 657-8634
> __________________________
> 10/13/96
>                         Stephen Ames Jr. Family Update 2
> 
> Little Girl Wants Stephen Ames Jr. to Rescue Her and Little Girl No 
> Longer Allowed to Have Contact With Grandmother
> 
> On October 10, 1996, Shaleena telephoned her grandmother, Ann Stoll, and 
> asked her to tell Stephen Ames Jr. to come and get her because she would 
> be home alone until 11:30 p.m. so there would be time for a getaway.  
> Ann Stoll contacted Stephen Ames Jr. and informed him of what Shaleena 
> wanted.  Stephen Ames Jr. then contacted the Pennsylvania State Police 
> and asked them to contact Shaleena and tell her that he could not come 
> and get her tonight, in keeping with his promise to the State Police.  
> The Pennsylvania state Police informed Stephen Ames Jr. that they would 
> try to contact her and tell her.
> 
> Also, on October 11th, 1996, at 5:45 a.m. Richard Medellin's girlfriend 
> Debbie called Ann Stoll (Shaleena's Grandmother)  Yelling and screaming 
> that Ann was not allowed to be in contact with Shaleena anymore.  Debbie 
> is the person who sent Shaleena to school with only a bag of Fritos for 
> lunch.  Please contact Richard and Debbie at 1 717 500-4199 and tell 
> them to let the little girl at least talk to her grandmother and to at 
> least send her to school with a lunch.
> 
> Remember, that Richard Medellin stated that the Constitution is no 
> longer the law and only crazy people think it is.  He also filed 
> petitions with his attorney Hershel Lock that slandered Stephen Ames Jr. 
> and slandered Shaleena's mother, Dawn that includes the now famous 
> quote, "Bible reading without Religious Training."  Furthermore as you 
> already know, not only has Richard Medellin dropped Shaleena on
> her head but has urinated on her toys while intoxicated.  It has come to 
> our attention that Richard Medellin has urinated on other people while 
> intoxicated.  Yes, it is true, Richard Medellin urinated down another 
> person's back while this person was sitting at a table. Richard Medellin 
> walked right up behind him and urinated down the other person's back .  
> Then, of course, a fight broke out and many things in the home were 
> damaged.  Apparently Richard Medellin did not know where the bathroom 
> was because he was so intoxicated.  This is the so called man the little 
> girl has to live with.
> 
> The Pennsylvania State Police are working on the situation.  They have 
> made no promises but are doing their best.  If the Pennsylvania State 
> Police can't rescue Shaleena, Stephen Ames Jr. will have to.
> 
> Please help bring this family back together.  Call Governor Tom Ridge at 
> 1 717 787-2500.
> 
> For more information contact Stephen Ames Jr.
> 	c/o P.O. Box 5373
> 	Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (17110)
> 	Phone 717 657-7026 and 717 657-7028
> 	Fax 717 671-1124 and 717 657-8634
> 
> ____________________
> 10/14/96             
> 
>                  CLARIFICATION
> 
>                Stephen Ames Jr. Family
> 
> Some who have received recent updates of the Stephen Ames Jr. family 
> situation have misunderstood the nature and intent of the actions taken, 
> particularly in relation to the Pennsylvania State Police.  Make no 
> mistake -- Stephen Ames is not looking to the State Police to rescue the 
> situation, nor does he "trust the Pennsylvania State Police to help."
> 
> The Pennsylvania State Police responded to Stephen Ames' alert to 
> Governor Tom Ridge by contacting him apparently at Mr. Ridge's request. 
> This response was timely, i.e., within the 72 hour time frame identified 
> on the alert.  Failure on Mr. Ames' part to allow the PSP the time they 
> requested, "...at least give us time.  We can't do anything until 
> Tuesday."  would be an action in bad faith.  Stephen Ames Jr. has acted 
> in only good faith throughout the months of
> tribulation, distress and despairing times.  The methods currently being 
> used by Stephen Ames Jr. are strategic and intentional.  For anyone 
> aware of the circumstances of the situation and current on its events to 
> attempt to discredit or ridicule Stephen Ames' motivation  and / or 
> actions is a slap in the face for ALL involved in trying to reclaim this 
> country and the rights of the People.
> 
> Additional updates will be provided as events unfold.  Stephen Ames Jr. 
> will do as he originally stated -- use any means necessary, including 
> FORCE, to rescue the little girl.
> 
> Phone:	        717 657-7026
>                 717 657-7028
> Fax             717 657-8634
> 
> Stephen Ames Jr. Family
> c/o P.O. Box 5373
> Harrisburg, Pennsylvania (17110)
> ________________________
> YOUR HELP IS NEEDED IN CALLING OR FAXING AS MANY CONGRESSPERSONS TO PUT 
> A STOP TO THIS SITUATION.      THANK YOU.    MARYLOU IN RENO
> 
> 
> Copied from Internet
>      9-25-96 
>                           UNITED STATES CONGRESS 
> 
>                              104th Congress 
>                                 1995-96 
>  
>                                PENNSYLVANIA 
>  
>       Senate Abbreviations	        House Abbreviations 
>  
>      DSOB=Dirksen Senate Office Bldg.  	Cannon=Cannon Bldg. 
>      HSOB=Hart Senate Office Bldg.     	LHOB=Longworth House Office 
> Bldg. 
>      RSOB=Russell Senate Office Bldg.  	RHOB=Rayburn House Office
> Bldg. 
>      Washington, D.C. 20510            	Address: Washington, D.C.
> 20515 
>  
>      E-Mail correspondence may be limited to constituents.  Include your 
>      mailing address with your e-mail message if a reply is desired. 
>  
>  
>                                      SENATORS 
>  
>       P ST Name and Address                           Phone & E-Mail  
> Fax 
>       = == ========================               ==============  
> ============== 
>  
>       R PA Santorum, Rick                         1-202-224-6324  
> 1-202-228-4991 
>           120 RSOB                                  
> senator@santorum.senate.gov 
>           http://www.senate.gov/~santorum/ 
>  
>       R PA Specter, Arlen                         1-202-224-4254  
> 1-202-228-1229 
>             530 HSOB                                
> senator_specter@specter.senate.gov 
>           http://www.senate.gov/~specter/ 
>  
>                                    REPRESENTATIVES 
>  
>      DS ST Representative (Party)                     Phone & E-Mail   
> Fax 
>      == == =============================           ==============   
> ============== 
>  
>       1 PA Foglietta, Thomas M. (D)                1-202-225-4731   
> 1-202-225-0088 
>          341 Cannon                                  
> agreen4@hr.house.gov
>          http://www.house.gov/foglietta/yopage.htm 
>  
>       2 PA Fattah, Chaka (D)                        1-202-225-4001   
> 1-202-225-3127 
>              1205 LHOB                                     (or 
> 225-6466?) 
>  
>       3 PA Borski, Robert A. (D)                    1-202-225-8251   
> 1-202-225-4628 
>              2182 RHOB 
>  
>       4 PA Klink, Ron (D)                           1-202-225-2565   
> 1-202-226-2274 
>              125 Cannon 
>  
>       5 PA Clinger Jr., William (R)                 1-202-225-5121   
> 1-202-225-4681 
>              2160 RHOB 
>  
>       6 PA Holden, Tim (D)                          1-202-225-5546   
> 1-202-226-0996 
>              1421 LHOB 
>  
>       7 PA Weldon, Curt (R)                         1-202-225-2011   
> 1-202-225-8137 
>              2452 RHOB                                
> curtpa7@hr.house.gov 
>  
>       8 PA Greenwood, Jim (R)                       1-202-225-4276   
> 1-202-225-9511 
>              430 Cannon 
>  
>       9 PA Shuster, Bud (R)                         1-202-225-2431   
> 1-202-225-2486 
>              2188 RHOB 
>  
>      10 PA McDade, Joseph M. (R)                    1-202-225-3731   
> 1-202-225-9594 
>              2107 RHOB 
>  
>      11 PA Kanjorski, Paul E. (D)                   1-202-225-6511   
> 1-202-225-9024 
>              2429 RHOB                                kanjo@hr.house.gov 
>  
>      12 PA Murtha, John P. (D)                      1-202-225-2065   
> 1-202-225-5709 
>              2423 RHOB                                
> murtha@hr.house.gov 
>                http://www.house.gov/murtha/ 
>  
>      13 PA Fox, Jon (R)                             1-202-225-6111   
> 1-202-225-3155 
>              510 Cannon                               
> jonfox@hr.house.gov 
>  
>      14 PA Coyne, William J. (D)                    1-202-225-2301   
> 1-202-225-1844 
>              2455 RHOB 
>  
>      15 PA McHale, Paul (D)                         1-202-225-6411   
> 1-202-225-5320 
>              217 Cannon                               
> mchale@hr.house.gov 
>                http://www.house.gov/mchale/ 
>  
>      16 PA Walker, Robert S. (R)                    1-202-225-2411   
> 1-202-225-1116 
>              2369 RHOB                                pa16@hr.house.gov 
>                http://www.house.gov/walker/ 
>  
>      17 PA Gekas, George W. (R)                     1-202-225-4315   
> 1-202-225-8440 
>              2410 RHOB 
>  
>      18 PA Doyle, Mike (D)                          1-202-225-2135   
> 1-202-225-3084 
>              1218 LHOB 
>  
>      19 PA Goodling, William F. (R)                 1-202-225-5836   
> 1-202-226-1000 
>              2263 RHOB 
>  
>      20 PA Mascara, Frank (D)                       1-202-225-4665   
> 1-202-225-3377 
>              1531 LHOB 
>  
>      21 PA English, Phil (R)                        1-202-225-5406   
> 1-202-225-3103 
>              1721 LHOB 
>                http://www.house.gov/english/
>  
>  
>      corrections to grace.york@um.cc.umich.edu

