April - Old Forge Crossing

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
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Town Watch
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Masthead & Classified Ads
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Management Notices & Ads
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April Calendar
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Kentucky Derby Party Flyer
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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.
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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)
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Crossing by April 23rd. Anything submitted after this
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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
ofcmgmt@comcast.net
OFC Accounting
OFC Website
ofcacct@comcast.net
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
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10% off labor for exterior doors + windows.
Kitchens. Bathrooms. Painting.
Financing available.
Free estimates.
Call Mark Rybas: 610-254-8345
Email: Mark.Rybas@rocketmail.com
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
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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
lizmercogliano@gmail.com
cell:610731-6530; office: 610-225-7400
Volume XXXIV—No.4, 2015
Published by: Old Forge Crossing.
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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:
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Property Committee: Discussions about street signs and the upcoming paving
project.
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Executive Board: ANNUAL ELECTIONS- Tuesday, April 14th at 8:00 in the Barn
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Social Committee: Help plan the Kentucky Derby Party and Memorial Day Picnic.
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Finance Committee: Join us to discuss the March financials.
Please visit our website at www.oldforgexingpa.com for agendas.
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The Anvil
OFC Monthly Calendar
Agendas of Committee meetings
All online for you to view.
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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: ofcmgmt@comcast.net
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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