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Old Forge Crossing Condominium Website: www.OldForgeXingPa.com XXXVIII-No.3 March, 2020
March is a busy month! We celebrate Women’s history; daylight sav-
ings time begins on the 8th and Spring arrives on the 19th! St. Pat-
rick’s Day and March Madness will keep us busy mid-month.
We live in a lovely community with mature trees and shrubs, and
over 11.5 miles of sidewalk and that is not counting the Chester Val-
ley Trail. So, as winter fades and we enjoy more daylight, please be
mindful of your neighbors who may be out enjoying the fresh air.
The office continues to get calls about residents driving too fast and
not observing the stop signs. Let’s work to keep our community safe
and enjoyable for everyone.
Happy Spring!
Glen Reyburn
President’s Message 1
Social News/Board Highlights 2
Town Watch 3
Masthead & Classified Ads 4
Management Notices & Ads 5-12
Calendar Insert
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Upcoming Events from the Social Committee
Needlework Group Thursday, March 19, 2020, 1:00–3:00pm, in the Clubhouse. Crocheting, knitting or any type of handcrafting.
St. Patrick’s Day Happy Hour Friday, March 13, 2020 at 5:30pm in the Clubhouse. Pizza will be served.
Next Social Committee Meeting: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at 7:00pm, in the clubhouse. Everyone is welcome!
Committee Report Highlights
February 11th Executive Board Meeting FINANCE
Reported by Christine Frederick – The auditor presented a draft of the completed audit at the January finance committee meeting. The draft was reviewed and the Board voted to accept the audit. Budget preparation to begin in approximately one to two months. SOCIAL
Reported by Bill Lobo: The Super Bowl party was attended by approximately 40 people. Game Night will be Friday, February 28th at 6:30pm. The St. Patrick’s Day party is planned for March 13th. The Kentucky Derby Party will be May 2nd. The time has not been decided. No Social Committee Meeting next week.
TOWNWATCH Reported by Mike Feagley : OFC pretty quiet. Townwatch has been able to perform regu-lar patrols due to the warm weather.
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TOWNWATCH By Mike Feagley
On the crime scene The term SCAM is a word we hear about almost every day. Since we are in the middle of a tax season, I would like to pass on some information that could help us deal with this plague. Local and state authorities are warning residents to be aware of some of the tactics used by would be scammers to gain access to your personal information, or trick you into paying a false debt. FINAL DEMAND FOR PAYMENT This classic scam uses pressure tactics and fear to motivate the recipient into immediate action. The letters look authentic with taxpayer information on the notices, it is all fake! PROPERTY TAX OR RENT REBATE PROGRAM This scam targets residents who receive rebates through the state’s Property Tax and Rent Pro-gram to get bank information. The calls come from the 717 Area Code (Harrisburg), with scam-mers pretending to be Dept. of Revenue employees. THE IRS IMPERSONATION SCAM The callers often mention further penalties, or arrest if payments are not immediately made. This scam often demands payment in the form of a gift cards. The IRS never ask for gift card pay-ments! THE IRS SCAM: FAKE MAILINGS This scam involves letters being sent to residents, usually senior citizens. The letters ask for pay-ment to the IRS. This is the first hint it a scam, payments are made to the United States Treasury, NOT TO THE IRS! NON-TAX SPECIFIC SCAMS These scams ask for extensive personal information. (A police chief in our area was targeted) This often involves Social Security info and Social Security numbers. The Social Security Administra-tion never calls, and they never make threats over the phone. .
For Information about Town Watch contact: Area 7 Director – Mike Feagley
Home 610-254-9843 Cell 610-505-5579
Thought for the Month:
IF SOMETHING DOEN’T SEEM RIGHT…IT ISN’T!!!
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Anvil Classified Advertising Notice Publication for articles in the April 2020 Anvil should be submitted by fax, e-mail or delivery to the office at Old Forge Crossing by March 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 product or services.
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
Blosenski Bulk Pick-up 610-942-2707 Ext-253
OFC Office 610-687-5675
OFC After Hours Emergency 610-687-5678
OFC Email [email protected]
OFC Property Manager 610-687-5675 Johanna Hertz [email protected]
OFC Website www.OldForgeXingPa.com
Tredyffrin Township Website www.tredyffrin.org
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
10% Discount if PAID 2 Months in Advance
KURT CAN DO Powerwashing, odd jobs, mulching,
Pruning. Fully insured. Kurt Klotzbuecher 484-684-4228
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THE CRAFTSMAN CONNECTION Your total renovation specialist
Winter Special 10% Off Labor for doors and windows only.
Exterior doors + Windows. Kitchens - Bathrooms - Painting—Ceramic
Flooring products / Porch Repairs Financing available.
Free estimates. Call Mark Rybas: 610-254-8345
Email: [email protected]
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“No Job Too Small” Pet Sitting, Window Cleaning, Interior Painting or Mulching
Fully Insured Tony McClennon 610-348-4814
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MARK HOLLINGER HANDYMAN Repairs - Maintenance
Home Improvements - Remodeling - Carpentry Home: 610-539 -8621 - markhollinger.com
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A Clean Carpet: Upholstery & Carpet Cleaning -Dale 610-687-9823
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Devon Limousine + Taxi 24 Hour Service Special Rates for OFC
Pete Detreville 610-220-4114 [email protected]
This Month's Anvil Article Contributors:
Glen Reyburn, Mike Feagley and Johanna Hertz, 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
Volume XXXVIII—No.3 March 2020
Published by: Old Forge Crossing.
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Management Notes
Johanna Hertz, General Manager
March 2020
Cars and Rules You may have seen some orange notices on cars. We have been checking to see whether cars have current state inspection stickers and are regis-tered at Old Forge Crossing. The notices are for vehicles that need one or the other or both. All vehicles at Old Forge Crossing should have current state inspection. In addition, all vehicle must be registered with the Association and have an Old Forge Crossing sticker visible on the car. We will put a notice on the car to let you know. Call the office if you need a vehicle registration form or find one on the Old Forge Crossing website. Review Section VII of the Rules re-garding Vehicles, Parking, Boats and Trailers.
Safety Inspections A Old Forge Crossing does safety inspections every two years. We be-gan doing them in early February and will continue into March. The schedule was delivered at the beginning of February. The letter, schedule and checklist are available on the Old Forge Crossing website if you need another copy (oldforgexingpa.com). We will be checking smoke de-tectors, washer hoses, the condition of the plumbing pipes and anything else that might be considered a fire or safety hazard. If you are not avail-able on the date your building is scheduled, we will use the key in the of-fice. If we cannot get in we will reschedule for later in March. Reminder: you may be fined $250 if we cannot gain access.
Board Elections The Annual Meeting is scheduled on April 14. There are three Executive Board positions whose terms are expiring. Submit your Candidate Data Sheet if you are interested in running for the Board. Forms are available on the Old Forge website or in the office.
Tree Inventory John Hosbach of Rockwell Associates has been doing an inventory of the trees at Old Forge. The small silver tags on the trees are part of the invento-ry. John Hosbach will be presenting a survey of the trees with his plan for care and maintenance. John plans to attend the Annual Meeting to review his findings with the community.
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Listing your home for sale?
Make your home stand out from the crowd
Make sure it is seen on OldForgeCrossing.com
Video Professional quality photos
Individual web page for your home Top quality customer service.
Contact: Nick Vandekar, Selling the Main Line, with Long &
Foster Real Estate, Inc., 92 Lancaster Ave., Devon PA 19333
Office 610-225-7400 Cell or Text 610-203-4543 Email: [email protected]
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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 #1-7 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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Gas Meter Readings (heat)
Please mark your calendars for the next gas reading dates:
Friday, February 28, 2020
Tuesday, March 31,2020
No gas reading in April
Friday, May 29, 2020
Meters are read on the above dates, invoiced on the 15th of the month and due on the
first of the month after invoice.
Annual Meeting and Board Elections
April 14th 8:00 pm
In the Barn
Registration 7:30 PM
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR THESE
DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS.
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The Community Garden
The management office is taking
reservations for plots in the Community Garden
for the 2020 season.
Please contact the office to reserve your spot. Deadline is April 1st.
Call-610-687-5675 or email [email protected]
Board Elections
Are you an owner interested in running for a seat on the
OFC Executive Board?
Submit a Candidate Data Sheet (available online) by March 8th
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HANSON
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
Free Exterminating Service Every Wednesday!
Call The Office 610-687-5675
Registering Contractors
It is the responsibility of all unit owners to have their contractors send a Certificate of In-surance to the office prior to commencement of any work.
Fax: 610-687-5693, or email: [email protected]
The certificate must show
Old Forge Crossing, 1027 N. Valley Forge Rd. Devon, PA 19333 as the certificate holder.
A contractor is one defined as making any structural and/or mechanical upgrades,
repairs, alterations or improvements to your unit.
Not complying with this rule will result in a fine of $250 as per the Rules and Regulations, Section XIII, 3 B. Contractor Requirements.
Thank you.
The Management Office
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Old Forge Crossing Condominium 1027 N. Valley Forge Road Devon, PA 19333
Condo Fees Due
March 1st
1 BR $256 2 BR $338
Executive Board Meeting
Tuesday March 10th
8:00 pm in the Clubhouse
TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP – FOR YOUR INFORMATION
TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP STORMWATER TASK FORCE
The Board of Supervisors has a citizens’ Stormwater Advisory Task Force to assist the Township in characterizing stormwater problems and recommending solutions. The Task Force has created a simple form to collect a range of data about the stormwater issues in the Township. To access this form and enter information about specific problems you have experienced go to www.surveymonkey.com/r/TredyffrinStormwater The Task Force email address is [email protected] - Resident input is encouraged!
TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Tredyffrin Township is working on a new comprehensive plan. There is an article that explains what the Township is planning. The article has a link to a survey that you can participate in to express your thoughts about several issues they are looking at. https://www.tredyffrin.org/projects/stormwater-task-force/stormwater-task-force-news-updates https://patch.com/pennsylvania/te/weigh-tredyffrins-comprehensive-plan-new-survey?utm_term=article-slot-1&utm_source=newsletter-daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter There will be a workshop for the plan on March 2nd at 7 PM at the Tredyffrin Library.
