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Courtesy of Arlene Gilmore

True words to ponder.  

As I’ve aged, I’ve become kinder to myself, and less critical of 

myself. I’ve become my own friend. I have seen too 

many dear friends leave this world, too soon; before they 

understood the great freedom that comes with aging.

Whose business is it, if I choose to read, or 

play, on the computer, until 4 AM, or sleep until noon?

I will dance with myself to those wonderful tunes of the 50, 

60 & 70’s, and if I, at the same time, wish to weep over 

a lost love, I will.

I will walk the beach, in a swim suit that is stretched over a bulging body, and will dive 

into the waves, with abandon, if I choose to, despite the 

pitying glances from the jet set. They, too, will get old.

I know I am sometimes forgetful. But there again, some of life is just as well forgotten. 

And, I eventually remember the important things.

Sure, over the years, my heart has been broken. How can your heart not 

break, when you lose a loved one, or when a child suffers, 

or even when somebody’s beloved pet gets hit by a car? But, broken hearts are what give us 

strength, and understanding, and compassion. A heart never broken, is pristine, 

and sterile, and will never know the joy of being imperfect.

I am so blessed to have lived long enough to have my hair turning gray, and to have my youthful 

laughs be forever etched into deep grooves on my face. So many have never laughed, and so 

many have died before their hair could turn silver.

As you get older, it is easier to be positive. You care less about what other people think.

I don’t question myself anymore. I’ve even earned the right to be wrong.

So, to answer your question, I like being old. It has set me free. I like the person I have become.

I am not going to live forever, but while I am still here, I will not waste time lamenting what could have been, or worrying about what will be.

And I shall eat dessert every single day (if I feel like it).

MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER COME APART, ESPECIALLY WHEN IT’S 

STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART!

The most expensive home for sale in Springfield, Pa. is  211 Summit Road which has an asking price of $350,000.

The public hearing for embattled Newtown (Pa.) Police Chief Dennis Anderson that the township supervisors appear to be trying to keep hush hush is now set for 6:30 p.m., July 24 at the township building, 209  Bishop Hollow Road.

The public hearing is being held at Anderson’s request.

No mention was made during Monday’s supervisors meeting about this hearing. Township secretaries claim not to be aware of it and it is not listed on the township’s website.

Today, July 18, is National Caviar Day. 

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will again sponsor a winter maintenance program for 2012 for a variety of positions to supplement the permanent workforce, says State Rep. Jim Cox (R-129). 

A limited number of positions will be available for temporary equipment operators, mechanics, trades helpers, clerks and typists. The program runs from September through April. The majority of positions are Transportation Equipment Operators (TEO). Applicants must have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), with the airbrake restriction lifted and six months of experience in the operation and maintenance of single-chassis trucks with the ability to operate a manual transmission. Applicants will be tested during the interview process. 

All potential candidates for TEO and mechanic classifications are subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Regulations that require pre-employment drug tests and random drug and alcohol tests. In addition, driving records will be checked for verification of license information. 

All interested applicants must apply online by the close of business on Wednesday, July 25. Information about how to do so can be found at DOT.State.Pa.us

By Pattie Price

Susan DiCrecchio, 50, of Newtown, was held for an Aug. 1 arraignment in Common Pleas Court after a hearing July 5 before Magisterial District Justice Lee Hunter. Mrs. DiCrecchio is facing charges of simple assault, harassment, and disorderly conduct for an incident 6:45 a.m., June 28, at her Walnut Street residence.

According to the affidavit, Marple Officer Joe Vandergrift said Mrs. DiCrecchio husband arrived at the police station bleeding profusely from his mouth. He said during an argument his wife threw an ashtray that struck him in the mouth.

Mrs. DiCrecchio told police that she accidentally threw the ashtray because she was upset when he refused to come home from a party the previous night.

Mrs. DiCrecchio was released on $5,000 ROR bail.

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Thomas Vizzard Jr., 30, of Philadelphia waived a hearing on the charges of retail theft for an incident 4:39p.m., June 18, at the Acme, 3590 West Chester Pike.

According to the affidavit, Newtown Officer Joe Vandegrift responded to a report that a male, later identified as Vizzard, was last seen running from the Newtown Square Acme carrying a basket filled with Red Bull Energy Drinks. He was located crossing Route 252 from the Wawa. During a pat down search police confiscated several frozen candy bars and a Wawa fruit cup, along with the Red Bull. The merchandise was valued at over $100.

Vizzard was returned to the George W. Hill Correctional Facility when he was unable to post 10 percent of $5,000 bail.

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A warrant was issued for William Robinson, 43, of Havertown when he failed to appear for a hearing on the charges of bad checks for an incident Sept. 23, 2011 at Edgemont Stone & Supply.

Hillary Clinton, representing the Obama Administration and oppressed people everywhere, was greeted by throngs during her visit to Alexandria, Egypt, yesterday, July 15.

The hearing rescheduled for tomorrow, July 17, regarding  embattled Police Chief Dennis Anderson has been reportedly been rescheduled by the Newtown (Delaware County) Supervisors until July 24.

Township workers will not confirm it however.

Anderson’s status has been the subject of much speculation in the township. 

Paul Desper, 46, of Upper Darby, Pa. waived a hearing  July 12, before Magisterial District Judge Dave Lang on the charges of theft  for an incident 7:30 a.m., April 6, at the BP Gas Station, 705 W. Sproul Road.

According to the affidavit, Marple Detective Mike Sharkey said the gas station owner reported that his Coke machine, valued at $3,000 was stolen. The following day, Upper Darby Police found the Coke machine empty and damaged in a park at Marshall Road and Jackson Street.

On April 16, Upper Darby Police stopped a U-Haul truck that was reported stolen. The driver, Desper, was taken into custody and admitted that he stole the Coke machine from Marple Township and dumped it on the Marshall Road field.

Desper was returned to the George W. Hill Correctional Facility. He is scheduled for an Aug. 9 arraignment in Common Pleas Court.

By Pattie Price

Andrew Slater, 21, of Marple, Pa., waived a hearing Thursday, July 12, before Magisterial District Judge Dave Lang on the charges of speeding and fleeing or attempting to elude police. In exchange for the waiver the charge of reckless driving was withdrawn. The charges stem from an incident 9:29p.m., June 27, on Springfield Road at Davis Avenue.

According to the affidavit, Marple Sgt. Tony Colgan was conducting a speed check when three motorcycles traveled through the speed zone. The first motorcycle, operated by Slater, was clocked at 61 mph in a posted 40 mph zone. Colgan caught up to the motorcycles in the 2900 block of Springfield Road. Two of the drivers pulled over and Slater turned into the Sunoco A-Plus. When Colgan turned into the A-Plus, Slater took off at a high rate of speed. He drove over the sidewalk and curb, turned right onto West Chester Pike, hit the curb of the medial strip and lost control and crashed. 

Slater was not injured.  He told police, “That was probably the dumbest thing I have ever done.”

Slater was released and is scheduled for an Aug. 9 arraignment in Common Pleas Court.

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Robin Rowan, 23, of Newtown, was held in abstentia for an Aug. 9 arraignment in Common Pleas Court when she failed to appear for her hearing on the charges of DUI and possession of a controlled substance. The charges stem from an accident 11:41p.m., May 22, in the 200 block of Sproul Road.

According to the affidavit, Marple Officer Greg Desimone responded to a two-car accident and located Ms. Rowan, the driver of the striking vehicle. Ms. Rowan initially said that she dropped her phone and when she reached down to get it, she struck the other car. However, she later said that she didn’t know how the accident happened.

Desimone found numerous empty baggies in the car and suspected Heroin and some pills in Ms. Rowan’s purse.

Ms. Rowan was transported to Springfield Hospital for a blood test. Her blood was sent to Drug Scan for analysis and the suspected Heroin and pills were sent to the Pennsylvania State Police Crime Lab for analysis.

Additionally a bench warrant was issued for Ms. Rowan.