Old Forge Crossing Condominium Website: www.oldforgexingpa.com XXXIV-No.4 April 2015 Dear Neighbors, Winter is very reluctantly losing its grip and giving way to spring. The numerous small storms caused us to ultimately exceed our snow removal budget for the second year running, but savings elsewhere are keeping our operating costs in check, and we continue to run about 3% under budget. Our landscape contractor and grounds staff will soon put the property back in shape with our annual spring cleanup and pot-hole patching. We only have 60 days to pool opening! Your finance committee, executive board, and management company just completed the new operating and capital budgets for the 2016 fiscal year beginning August 1. To save on costs we no longer send copies of these to all owners, but if you want a copy, contact the office and you will receive one. After last year's comparatively large increase in fees, we strove to minimize this year's increase. To accommodate completion of the re-paving project this year (which is a substantial savings vs. spreading it over two more years), without excessively reducing our reserves, we made major changes to our exterior painting and re-roofing programs. The annual meeting and elections will be held April 14. You should have received info announcing the candidates and the use of proxies. If you do not intend to be present, please send proxies nominating an owner who will attend, or one of us board members, so that we can obtain a quorum for the proceedings to be valid. Important subjects that will be discussed are 1.) the new exterior painting and re-roofing programs, 2.) revisions to our insurance policy that will increase owner-responsible deductibles, and 3.) the hir- President’s Message ing of an outside company to manage the pool. If you do not attend the meeting, I suggest you obtain and read a copy of its minutes so Social News/Board Highlights you are properly informed. Finally, I am happy to report that Bill Bower has returned from disability, although he is still not at 100%. Best Regards, Ed Ryan, President 1 1 2 Town Watch 3 Masthead & Classified Ads 4 Management Notices & Ads 5-12 April Calendar Insert Kentucky Derby Party Flyer Insert Social Thoughts and Committee Report Highlights by Dave Inman Kentucky Derby Party—Saturday, May 2, at 5:30 pm in the clubhouse. Pizzas and Mint Juleps will be served. Wear your favorite hat to celebrate the race! Memorial Day Picnic - Saturday, May 23 at 2:00PM in the barbecue area. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be served. Rain date is Sunday, May 24. Fourth of July Seafood Picnic - Saturday July 4 at 2:00PM: Details to be announced. Residents and Guests at OFC events: Please note that all OFC residents are welcome at our events - renters and owners, adults and children, singles and couples. A resident is also permitted to bring a non-resident guest to our events. The Social Committee Meetings are held the 3rd Tuesday of the month. in the clubhouse at 7PM. All residents are welcome. Please join us! Committee Report Highlights March 10 Board Meeting FINANCE: Reported by Tony Lumbis At the end of February, we have a 45K positive variance. The committee recommended that we delay any new investments until after the budget meeting on March 24th. We have $17,000 left in the snow budget, but any more storms may push us over. PROPERTY: Reported by Gloria Recchi The meeting with Shearon landscaper has been re-scheduled to March 12th . The committee will present a list of concerns to Shearon which was passed around at the Board meeting. The committee continues to discuss the garden plots with a possible relocation to a new, gated area. We are comparing prices for concrete contractors and are considering having a contractor, possibly Fox Pool Management, manage the pool starting this season. They would hire the lifeguards and administer the chemicals. We are proceeding about naming the roadways in the complex and placing signs. A solution is needed for the overloading of the dumpsters. Ed suggested a letter should go out. SOCIAL: Reported by Bill Lobo The St. Patrick's Day Party will be held March 13th at 6PM. Hank Munyan is doing a great job. He and Tony Fogliano will be in charge for the Kentucky Derby Party on May 2nd. Dave Inman will be back for the Memorial Day and July 4th picnics. TOWNWATCH: Reported by Mike Feagley Old Forge Crossing remains peaceful. We have a possible Tredyffrin Township liaison contact with Rhonda Carroll. 2 TOWNWATCH By Jim Komer From the Tredyffrin Township Police - IDENTITY THEFT Multiple incidents have been reported over the last couple of weeks regarding victims’ personal information being utilized by unknown actors to fraudulently file 2014 Federal income taxes. **Please go to www.irs.gov for information and ways to protect yourself from this type of fraud. ATTORNEY's ADVICE (Recently received via internet). 1. Do not sign the back of your credit cards. Instead, put 'PHOTO ID REQUIRED. 2. When you are writing checks to pay on your credit card accounts, DO NOT put the complete account number on the 'For' line. Instead, just put the last four numbers. The credit card company knows the rest of the number, and anyone who might be handling your check as it passes through all the check processing channels won't have access to it. 3. Put your work phone # on your checks instead of your home phone. If you have a PO Box use that instead of your home address. If you do not have a PO Box, use your work address. Never have your SS# printed on your checks. You can add it if it is necessary. But if you have It printed, anyone can get it. 4. Place the contents of your wallet on a photocopy machine. Do both sides of each license, credit card, etc. You will know what you had in your wallet and all of the account numbers and phone numbers to call and cancel. Keep the photocopy in a safe place. Carry a photocopy of your passport when travelling, either here or abroad. We've all heard horror stories about fraud that's committed in stealing a Name, address, Social Security number, credit cards. In case your luggage is lost, put another list in your carry-on bag, especially if you are abroad and need immediate access to those numbers. Unfortunately, the lawyer had his wallet stolen. Within a week, the thieves ordered an expensive monthly cell phone package, applied for a VISA credit card, had a credit line approved to buy a Gateway computer, received a PIN number from the DMV to change his driving record information on line, and more. Here's some critical information to limit the damage in case this happens to you or someone you know:. 5. We have been told we should cancel our credit cards immediately. But the key is having the toll free numbers and your card numbers handy so you know whom to call. Keep those where you can find them. 6. File a police report immediately in the jurisdiction where your credit cards, etc., were stolen. This proves to credit providers you were diligent, and this is a first step toward an investigation (if there ever is one). But here's what is perhaps most important of all 7. Call the 3 national credit reporting organizations immediately to place a fraud alert on your name and also call the Social Security fraud line number. Banks advise that they be called to tell if an application for credit was made over the Internet in your name. The alert means any company that checks your credit knows your information was stolen, and they have to contact you by phone to authorize new credit. Now, here are the numbers you need to contact if your wallet has been stolen. 1.) Equifax: 1-800-525-6285 - 1 -800-525-6285 2.) Experian (formerly TRW): 1-888-397-3742 - 1-888-397-3742 3.) Trans Union : 1-800-680 7289 - 1-800-680 7289 4.) Social Security Administration (fraud line) 1-800-269-0271 - 1-800-269-0271 . Thought of the month – “Check the contents of your wallet / purse” 911 (Emergency) … 610-647-1440 (Tredyffrin Township Police) April is National Volunteers Month – OFC TownWatch Area Director, Jim Komer (610-293-9277) 3 Anvil Classified Advertising Notice Publication for articles in the May Anvil should be submitted by fax, e-mail or delivery to the office at Old Forge Crossing by April 23rd. Anything submitted after this date may not be published at the discretion of the Editor. NOTE: All advertising is paid for by the advertisers. Old Forge Crossing & The Anvil can make no warranty, representation or assurance on the products and services advertised. Anvil Advertising Prices Ads Black/White Color 1/4 Page Ad $35.00 $37.00 1/2 Page Ad $55.00 $58.00 Full Page Ad $100.00 $105.00 Classifieds $2.00 / line Contact Information Police/Fire/Ambulance Emergency 911 Police (non-emergency) 610-647-1440 Ambulance (non-emergency) 610-644-1224 PECO Energy Office 1-800–494-4000 PECO Emergency 1-800-841-4141 Verizon Office & Repair 1-800-837-4966 Comcast Cable Office 610-587-2264 Comcast Cable Repair 610-587-2264 Blosenski Bulk Pick-up 610-942-2707 Ext-253 BestBuy.com Electronic Recycling 610-265-7718 OFC Office 610-687-5675 OFC After Hours Emergency 610-687-5678 OFC Email [email protected] OFC Accounting OFC Website [email protected] www.oldforgexingpa.com “No Job Too Small“ Pet Sitting, Window Cleaning, Interior Painting or Mulching Tony McClennon 610-348-4814. 10% Discount if PAID 2 Months in Advance KURT CAN DO Painting, odd jobs. mulching, pruning. Kurt Klotzbuecher: 484-684-4228 —————————————————— —————————————————— THE CRAFTSMAN CONNECTION Your total renovation specialist Winter Special 10% off labor for exterior doors + windows. Kitchens. Bathrooms. Painting. Financing available. Free estimates. Call Mark Rybas: 610-254-8345 Email: [email protected] Hank Munyan--Contractor Home repairs, renovation, and carpentry projects. Let's discuss your ideas! cell: 610-324-0955; home: 610-688-6681 This Month's Anvil Article Contributors: Ed Ryan, Jim Komer, Dave Inman, and Margaret Burton, Community Manager. On-Site Delivery: Tony McClennon and Kurt Klotzbuecher Layout/Design: Sereni Web Design & Presentations —————————————————— The Official Publication of the Old Forge Crossing Condominium Association A Community of Colonial Townhouses and Condominiums 1027 North Valley Forge Road Devon, PA 19333 Long and Foster. Devon office Liz Mercogliano, Realtor consultant [email protected] cell:610731-6530; office: 610-225-7400 Volume XXXIV—No.4, 2015 Published by: Old Forge Crossing. 4 Management Notes Rule of the Month Spring is here! With the beginning of spring, nature is coming back to life after winter’s hibernation period. Please remember as we start to see signs of new wildlife that feeding waterfowl or wildlife anywhere on the premises is strictly forbidden. There is a $25 fine for the first occurrence, and repeat violations will result in fines being increased in increments of $25.00. Please enjoy the wildlife from a safe distance. Important Reminder— Increase in Master Insurance Deductible At the annual renewal of the master insurance policy in May of 2015, the deductible will be increased from $5,000 to $10,000. By increasing the deductible we will be saving money on the master insurance policy and there will be fewer claims processed through the policy, which also has a positive impact on the rates. So how does this impact you? What this means is that, should you experience a property loss within your unit, you and/or your personal insurance company will be responsible for covering the first $10,000 worth of damages. Have a conversation with your insurance carrier now. You may already have coverage for this increased deductible. If you do not, you have until May to update your policy. It has been estimated that this change might cost owners about ten dollars annually. Is your Bike Registered? If you have a bicycle that you are storing in one of our bike racks, please make sure it is registered. Bicycle stickers can be obtained in the office. Every year OFC becomes a haven for abandoned and unwanted bikes. Bicycles that are left in the racks without an OFC sticker will be removed and put in storage until they are claimed. If the bikes are not claimed after a period of time, they will be permanently removed from the property. Be Our Guest Feel free to join us for OFC’s Committee and Executive Board meetings. Please see the Anvil calendar for meeting dates. Topics for this month’s Committee and Executive Board meetings are as follows: Property Committee: Discussions about street signs and the upcoming paving project. Executive Board: ANNUAL ELECTIONS- Tuesday, April 14th at 8:00 in the Barn Social Committee: Help plan the Kentucky Derby Party and Memorial Day Picnic. Finance Committee: Join us to discuss the March financials. Please visit our website at www.oldforgexingpa.com for agendas. 5 TJ's Painting & Renovations Co. STRENK ASSOC., INC. PA Home Improvement Contractors Registration # PA037991 GENERAL CONTRACTOR / BUILDER _______________________________________________________ Office: 215-674-0109 Cell: 267-312-6088 20% OFF LABOR for O.F.C. Residents ____________________ TJ's 0ffers a - Family owned and operated. Licensed and insured Thomas F. Strenk / Dennis M. Strenk WINDOWS AND DOORS CROWN MOLDINGS AND WAINSCOTING KITCHEN DESIGN AND INSTALLTION BATHROOMS AND BASEMENTS ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING DESIGNER CERAMIC / STONE / GRANITE DRYWALL, TAPING AND FINISHING Free Estimates All work Guaranteed 12 months *Lifetime Warranty on all labor *100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy *Guaranteed Completion Date on your policy TJ's True Pros are experts in*Interior Painting & Color Consulting *Handyman Services & Electrical Projects *Custom Renovations & Carpentry/ Trim-work __________________________ Call Ted to set up Your Free Estimate at 610-864-1649 www.TJsMainLine.com HANSON Free Exterminating Service Every Wednesday! HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING READY FOR A NEW, MORE EFFICIENT SYSTEM?? NO PROBLEM!! INSTALLING AND SERVICING RESIDENTIAL HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS FOR OVER 40 YEARS. Call: 610-399-1990 Mike Hanson Call The Office 610-687-5675 6 . Visit Our Old Forge Crossing Website! at www.OldForgeXingPA.com The Anvil OFC Monthly Calendar Agendas of Committee meetings All online for you to view. 7 Deadline for Submitting Proxies If you are not attending the Annual Meeting and Elections and wish to have a proxy vote for you the deadline to submit your proxy vote is 5pm on Monday April 13 You can deliver your proxy one of 3 ways: 1.email: [email protected] 2.fax: 610-687-5693 3.in person to the Clubhouse Last collection from the front door box will be 5PM on April 13th. Do NOT bring your proxy to the barn on election night. It will NOT be counted. Annual Meeting and Board Elections April 14th 8 pm In the Barn Registration 7:30 PM SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THESE DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS. 8 9 . Need Repairs to your Unit? SAVE THIS PAGE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Suggested Contractor List (Contacts below are independent contractors) MISCELLANEOUS WORK MARK RYBAS BILL BOWER ELECTRICIANS JIM DECKER GIOVANNI D'AMATO BOB PALIN 610-254-8345 484-239-1025 610-326-6664 610-407-9571 610-420-1535 PLUMBERS FRED MASCIANTONIO JAMES BROOKE 610-687-1217 610-644-0667 HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING GLENN KERSTETTER CALDWELL & DI FILIPPO CLEAN UP BELFOR RESTORATION (24hr) SERV PRO (Reading) Jeff Reid A CLEAN CARPET (Dale See) AIR DUCT CLEANING INTERIOR MAINTENANCE CO. APLIANCE REPAIR COSTELLO HART APPLIANCE REPAIR 484-888-2207 610-240-7840 888-629-4768 610-582-3130 610-687-9823 1-800-220-6547 610-642-6261 610-644-9334 PAINTING TED KOMACEK VOLODOMYR SALITRA TOM MATTES 610-864-1649 610-505-3174 267-261-5984 Please note: All contractors must submit their certificate of insurance to the office before commencing work. 10 . Recycling Materials For A.J. Blosenski Collections Monday & Friday (Items can be comingled) Acceptable Materials Glass: Green, Brown & Clear Plastic: Codes #1-17 inside re-cycling logo triangle Aluminum Beverage Cans Bi-Metal (Tin) Cans Bottles, Cans & Jars only. Rinse clean. (Lids & Labels may be left on) Household Batteries Newspapers Phone books Junk Mail & Magazines White, Ledger & Colored paper Cardboard boxes (flattened) Paperboard boxes (cereal box, etc.) Envelopes (with and without windows) Unacceptable Materials Plastic bags Aluminum foil & aluminum trays Paper towels & Tissues Non-plastic Flower pots Packaging Material other than paper 5 Gallon Buckets Plate Glass or Window Tempered Glass Pesticides, Cleaners, Chemicals Oil Transmission fluid Car Batteries 11 Old Forge Crossing Condominium 1027 N. Valley Forge Road Devon, PA 19333 Condo Fees Due Annual Meeting & Elections April 1 April 14 8 pm in the Barn Registration 7:30 pm 1 BR $233 — 2 BR $308 Register Your Car If you live in Old Forge, you must put a sticker on your car. It's required by the Rules & Regulations. Call the office for the car registration form (610- 687- 5675). You fill it out, return it to us anytime in the front door slot of the Clubhouse. We'll deliver the sticker to your unit. No cost is involved. How easy is that? And if you've recently bought a new car, let us know. We need the new information and you may need a new sticker. 12
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