Day: December 28, 2011

With Pen In Hand Starts Winter Session

With Pen In Hand Starts Winter Session — The With Pen in Hand Family Writing Program winter session starts Jan. 7 and  ends June 2.  This non-profit program, sponsored by Media Fellowship House  meets 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays  at the Fellowship House 302 S. Jackson St. Media,  Pa. 19063.

It is designed for families with children from ages 5 to 18.  Parents and/or mentors are encouraged to come and participate in activities that help to improve skills and allow one to enjoy writing.  Help for the SAT and PSSEA tests is offered.  Attendance is not compulsory. Late registrations are accepted.

And the program is free although donations are happily accepted.

This inter-generational, multi-racial  program began 11 years ago and has served over 400 families. Participants are encouraged to publish their writings in the anthology which is distributed at the end of each year.  Several have published books of their work and many have gone on to further study in writing.

Program sponsors have included the Rose Tree Media and Wallingford-Swarthmore school districts, the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and West Chester University. Funding came from The Ethel Sergeant Clark-Smith Foundation, PECO, The Connelly Foundation, the Douty Foundation and individuals.

This program is directed by Cecelia Evans, a retired educator from the School District of Philadelphia and founder of With Pen in Hand. She is also a fellow of the Pennsylvania Writing and Literature Project West Chester University West Chester, PA.  Instructors  include  Janice Ewing,  Carolynne Glover, Jodine Mayberry, Darrell Blair and Joyce Ellis who also serves as computer specialist.
For information or to register call 484-483-7986 or 610-565-0434; or send an e-mail to cevans9118@comcast.net.

 

With Pen In Hand Starts Winter Session

District Court Deals With Marple Pa. Drug Matters

By Pattie Price

Shane Costello, 27, of Newtown, waived a hearing, Dec. 22,  before Magisterial District Judge Dave Lang on the charge of possession of drug paraphernalia for an incident 11:46p.m., May 31, in the 22000 block of West Chester Pike.
According to the affidavit, Marple Officer Greg Desimone  investigated a report of a man in a red pick up truck with the drivers door open. He said Costello appeared to be sleeping and he had to shake him to wake him up.
Costello said he was tired and pulled over to sleep for a little while. He appeared to be confused.
Police located two empty heroin packets on the ground next to the truck. A metal spoon, a hypodermic needle, and a prescription bottle of Suboxone (not in Costello’s name) were confiscated from the truck.
Costello was released to his father. He is scheduled for a Jan. 26 arraignment in Common Pleas Court.
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Bryan Cordy, 29, of Woodlyn, waived a hearing on the charges of driving under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance, driving on roadways laned for traffic, careless driving, and accidents involving damage to unattended property. The charges stem from an accident 12:28a.m., April 23, in the 2800 block of Pennview Avenue.
According to the affidavit, Marple Officer Mike Rush responded to a report of a car into a tree on the front lawn of 2888 Pennview Avenue. The caller said Cordy was walking towards Lovell Avenue.
Cordy was located by Sgt. Eric Naegele in the 200 block of Parkview Road. He had a strong odor of alcohol, slurred speech, was unsteady on his feet and failed field sobriety tests.
Cordy admitted he consumed three beers around 8p.m.
Cordy was transported to Springfield Hospital for a blood test.
Cordy was released to his roommate and is scheduled for a Jan. 26  arraignment in Common Pleas Court.

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Samantha Barba, 23, of Drexel Hill, waived a hearing on the charges of driving under the influence of a controlled substance, false identification to law enforcement authorities, and reckless driving. The charges stem from an accident 2:33p.m., July 11, at Sproul and Springfield roads.
According to the affidavit, Marple Officer Andrew Ronsvalle investigated the accident. Ms. Barba initially gave police her sister’s name and Social Security number because she was wanted on a Philadelphia warrant.
Ms. Barba told police that the accident was her fault because she was wearing slippers. She added that her foot slipped on the gas pedal and she hit the car in front of hers.
Ms. Barba was transported to Springfield Hospital for a blood test where she signed her sister’s name to the paperwork.
When Detective Mike Sharkey fingerprinted and processed Ms. Barba, he discovered her real identity.
Ms. Barba was released and is scheduled for a Jan. 26 arraignment in Common Pleas Court.

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Evan Williams, 18, of Marple, plead guilty to disorderly conduct for an incident 5:10p.m., Aug. 24, at Springfield Road and Davis Avenue. In exchange for the plea, the charges of possession of a small amount of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and speeding were withdrawn. The charges stem from an incident 5:10p.m., Aug. 24, at Springfield Road and Davis Avenue.
According to the affidavit, Marple Sgt. Tony Colgan was conducting a traffic detail when he clocked Williams at 58.8 mph in a posted 40 mph zone. He stopped Williams, who was operating a silver Honda, and detected an odor of marijuana in his vehicle.
Williams admitted he had marijuana and a smoking pipe in his car.