DEP holds public hearing Tuesday on Hook air plan

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) hosts a public hearing on Tuesday, May 22, regarding its intent to issue an Air Quality Plan Approval for Sunoco Partners Marketing Terminals, L.P. (SPMT) in Marcus Hook.

The hearing is held at 6 p.m. at the Marcus Hook Community Center, 7 W. Delaware Ave., and is intended to allow residents the opportunity to comment on the draft Plan Approval. Residents have up to three minutes to speak; time may not be relinquished to others and organizations are asked to designate one representative on their behalf. DEP records the testimony and receive written comments throughout the hearing, and accepts written comments until June 1.

Those wishing to testify in person should contact Community Relations Coordinator Virginia Cain at 484250-5808. Written comments may be sent to: Jim Rebarchak, Environmental Program Manager at the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, 2 East Main Street, Norristown, PA 19401. Comments may also be emailed to jrebarchak@pa.gov, with the subject clearly stating that the email is intended for public record.

The Air Quality Plan Approval application and draft Plan Approval are available for review online at www. dep.pa.gov/southeast, by appointment between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at DEP Southeast Regional Office, 2 E. Main St., Norristown, 484250-5910; and at the Marcus Hook Public Library, 1015 Green St.

DCCC expands ESL

MARPLE » Delaware County Community College is expanding its credit English as a Second Language (ESL) program to make courses more convenient for students. The highest-level ESL courses are available on Saturdays at the Upper Darby Center, 1570 Garrett Road, Upper Darby, and in the evenings at the Marple Campus, 901 S. Media Line Road, Media, beginning this fall.

The college’s credit ESL Program is designed to prepare students for academic coursework and includes courses in grammar, writing, reading, and listening and speaking. Each subject has three levels— high-beginning, low-intermediate and high-intermediate — for a total of 12 courses. The higher-level courses are offered on Saturdays at Upper Darby and evenings at Marple, while a full ESL day program is available at Marple.

The first step for those interested is to apply to the college; visit www.dccc.edu/apply to start the process. Once accepted, applicants receive information on scheduling a placement test and, after taking the test, meeting with an advisor to learn more about the ESL program course selection. ESL students must complete (or test beyond) the high-intermediate level before qualifying to take developmental English courses (ENG 050 and REA 050).

Once all ESL and developmental courses are successfully completed, students can begin an associate degree program.

For information, visit www.dccc.edu/ESL or email Jennifer Bell, Associate Professor of ESL and ESL Coordinator, at jbell45@dccc.eduu

Youth coffee house at MFH

MEDIA » Media Fellowship House Youth Coalition holds a coffee house-style event with theme “Peace in the 21st Century” at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at the fellowship house, 302 S. Jackson St. The event features a poetry contest with entries previously submitted, as well as an open mic opportunity for anyone to offer a poem, story, song, etc. There is a bake sale and raffle of donated items.

The coalition is an offshoot of MFH created and run by young people, and open to all high school students from the Media area and beyond. The group came about after the MFH board added Jason Boyer as a young representative. Boyer, a Penncrest junior, took the initiative to approach his friends and fellow students to gather at MFH for conversation. The once monthly Saturday lunch sessions have motivated these young adults to look inward and also outside of themselves to understand and contribute to the community.

Adults are encouraged join young people in attendance. Admission is free. Raffle and sale items benefit local charities supported by the coalition.

For information, visit www.facebook.com/mfhyouthcoalition and www.mediafellowshiphouse.org

Throw horseshoes, benefit police

MARPLE » Marple Township Police Association holds a Horseshoe and Cornhole Tournament on Saturday, June 16, at Cardinal O’Hara High School, 1701 Sproul Road.

Registration opens at 8 a.m.; tournaments start at 9 (no pits for shoes, straight throw). Cost is $60 per team. Proceeds benefit Marple Township Police Association. Winner of each tournament receives $500. Finals is best of three. Tournament is double elimination. Games are played to 21 points or 25 minutes whatever comes first.

Hot dogs, burgers, shirts, hats and 50/50 raffles are available for sale. Guests can bring their own food, drinks, games, etc. There is DJ entertainment from DJ Jordan.

The association asks for a $5 donation or at least two canned goods per family. Payments are due by Saturday, June 9. Cash, check and Venmo are accepted. Checks are payable to Marple Township Police Association and mailed to 1000 Lee Drive, Broomall, PA 19008. Venmo Kevin-Mccaffrey-18

For information, contact Kevin McCaffrey at 610-6394199 or email kmccaffrey45@gmail.com

Health fair back in 164th

MILLBOURNE » State Rep. Margo Davidson, D-164 of Upper Darby, holds her eighth annual Community Health Fair from 3-5 p.m. Thursday, May 24, at Everest Urgent Care, 6787 Market St.

“The community health fair is a perfect opportunity for residents of the 164th Legislative District to receive free screenings – and get lots of health questions answered – by making just one visit,” Davidson said. “I think it’s very important for the health and safety of my constituents who may not have access to health care that my office provides this service.”

Health care and program experts are on hand to answer questions about federal and state health care programs, as well as to perform screenings and answer questions. The health fair will include: Free health screenings; information on health wellness from providers, state and county agencies and nonprofits; door prizes and giveaways.

For information, contact Maureen McGrory at 610-2597016 or mmcgrory@pahouse. net

County celebrates centenarians

MEDIA » Delaware County Council is searching for centenarians to honor at its 16th annual Centenarian Luncheon, set for Wednesday, May 23. Any county resident turning 100 or older in 2018 is welcomed to attend the luncheon at the Drexelbrook Banquet Center, 4700 Drexelbrook Drive, Drexel Hill.

Centenarians and one guest are admitted for free. Additional guests may purchase tickets for $25 each. Guests also receive a commemorative photo from the day along with a special proclamation from Delaware County Council. The organization or facility that brings the most centenarians to the luncheon receives a cash prize.

For information and registration, call Debbie Hedgepeth at 610-872-1406.

Camp Journey launches June 18

CHESTER » Camp Journey announces its 2018 summer camp season runs June 18Aug. 17 at the Better Living Center. Camp hours are 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. The camp is opened to ages 6-14.

Cost for members is $135 per week per child ($15 nonrefundable deposit required at registration); nonmembers is $150 per week per child (also $15 deposit). Financial Assistance is available to members.

For information, call AJ Beaulieu at 610-627-9622, ext. 1223.

Get reassessment info May 29

Delaware County announces an informational meeting in Glen Mills on the reassessment process, and has set up a website dedicated to educating residents and answering questions regarding Delaware County’s Tax Reassessment Project — including a video presentation on the process — at http://delcorealestate.co.delaware.pa.us/delcoreassessment

The next meeting is at 6 p.m. May 29 at Rachel Kohl Community Library, 687 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills.

In March 2017 Delaware County was ordered by the court to conduct a countywide property tax reassessment, effective for the 2021 tax year. Delaware County Council contracted with Tyler Technologies Inc. in 2017 to provide real property appraisal services for the county’s 2020 general reassessment. The project, which is being implemented through the county Treasurer’s Office will utilize Tyler’s appraisal and street imaging services. Council also contracted with Eagleview to provide pictometry imagery of properties.

During the initial phase of this project, which began in December 2017, Tyler will provide the county with detailed, high-resolution street level images. Tyler will be photographing properties from inside white vans which will be clearly marked. The images will only be taken from the street and Tyler staff will not enter private property. To alleviate any privacy concerns images will not be taken of homeowners and/or children.

The reassessment project includes data gathering, verification of data, establishment of assessed values and an opportunity to appeal. The digital images will improve the quality of visual data used by the County and Tyler appraisers. The project will also allow verification and correction of address discrepancies. Additionally, the images will be helpful for emergency management recovery reports, necessary for state and federal assistance.

Tyler has concluded the gathering of street level images in Upper Darby, Haverford, East Lansdowne, Yeadon, Radnor, Marple, Lansdowne, Aldan, Collingdale, Sharon Hill, Folcroft, Glenolden, Newtown, Tinicum, Colwyn and Norwood. Images are currently being collected in Clifton Heights, Springfield, Morton, Rutledge, Prospect Park, Ridley Park, Ridley Township, Eddystone and Upper Providence.

Tyler staff will be in Delaware County throughout the reassessment process, concluding in 2020.

A Reassessment Hotline has also been set up for residents to call with any questions or concerns at 610-8915695.