SERVING THE INTERESTS OF NEWTOWN GRANT HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION IN BUCKS COUNTY, PA   •   SEP-OCT 2009
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Come Show Your Costumes in the Parade!

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RECREATION CENTER highlights

The staff at the recreation center hopes everyone had an enjoyable summer. Now we get ready for the fall and the beginning of another year of recreational activities. As the children prepare to return to school, please drive safely and please do not speed!


BASKETBALL

As long as the weather holds out, men's pick-up games will continue to be offered on Sunday mornings at 10:00 am and 6:30pm on Tuesday & Thursday evenings out on our courts.

POOL (BILLIARDS) & PING PONG

Available seven nights a week:
Mon-Fri:   7:00pm - 11:00pm
Saturday:   7:00pm - 11:00pm
Sunday:   4:00pm - 8:00pm

A one hour time limit is in effect and reservations are recommended, but not mandatory. Please call 215-968-3789.

RECREATION COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES

This group's next activity is the Halloween Fun Day for children. It is scheduled for Saturday, October 24th. Anyone interested in joining this committee or wanting more info about upcoming events, please call Kelly Owens at 215-579-5644 for more information.

SCOUTING

A new year of Scouting, as well as registration for all Scouts, begins with the new school year. Many of the troops use the Rec Center for their meetings. For further info about registration or about Scouts in general, please call Mike Perkins at 215-860-4804.

SINGLES GROUP

This group will meet on the 3rd Friday of each month at 8pm at the Rec Center. Newtown Grant singles and their single friends are encouraged to attend. September's meeting, on the 18th, at 8:00pm. Bring a snack and/or beverage of choice, and bring your ideas to help plan for October's meeting. For more info call the Rec Center at 215-968-3789.

SOFTBALL

As of this writing, the Championship series is just getting underway, due to a rain delayed season. The two teams vying for the Championship are Raven's View, coached by Jim Ruhe and Eagles Pointe, coached by Chuck Wimmersberger. Best of luck to both teams!
The Men's Softball League consists of players from Newtown Grant and all games are played here, on our field on weeknight evenings. The league is always looking for new talent, as well as players from all skill levels. Registration is in early Spring. In the newsletter.


  The Rec Center is open seven nights a week:
Monday - Friday7 - 11 pm
Saturday3 - 11 pm
Sunday1 - 8 pm
Photo ID'S are required.

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COMMUNITY classifieds

Residents of Newtown Grant are invited to place an ad here for $3.00 per line.
(Actual printed length will vary. Make your best estimate.)
Make checks payable to:
Newtown Grant Master Association
Send to:
Continental Property Management - NGHOA
975 Easton Road, Suite 202
Warrington, PA 18976

   Deadline for Nov/Dec 2009 Issue: October 1st
   All ads must be submitted on paper with check enclosed. No ads via telephone, fax or e-mail can be accepted.
Newtown Grant Classified Ads

Affordable Health Insurance:
• HMO
• PPO
• POS
• HSA
Individual / Self Employed
All Major Carriers
Call HB Health
215-860-5326


Babysitting:
College student, Certified with Experience. All Ages.
Call Kristie
215-500-1893


Babysitting:
High School Student, Certified and Experienced!
Loves children. References upon request.
Call Jacqueline
215-504-0284
• 267-918-0034


Crocus Landscaping:
• Spring clean-up & mulching
• Weekly lawn service
• Landscape design & renovation
• Tree and shrub trimming & removal
• EP Henry patios & walls
Professional and Reliable
Fully Licensed and Insured.
Newtown Grant Resident.
Call for a free estimate:
215-630-0116
www.CrocusLandscaping.net


Door to Door Floors:
  • Ceramic
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl Laminates
  • Hardwood
Sales & Installations
Ask for Andy:
215-968-4126


Experienced Tutor:
Certified Teacher
• 6-12 Math, Science and Social Studies
• Can tutor any level student
• Available evenings & weekends
Call Ted at
215-550-6473


Tutor:
Experienced educator will tutor in your home. Grades K-8 / Flexible hours.
Call Stacye
215-497-5094


Tutor:
Certified Elementary/Special Education and Reading Specialist.
• K-8 all subjects
•PSSAprep
Available afternoons and evenings
Newtown Grant Resident
Call Danielle
215-290-5880


Experienced Tutor:
Available afternoons, evenings or weekends. Grades K-6.
Call Jen at
215-579-7987


Academic Enrichment/Tutoring:
Certified general and special education teacher.
• K-8 all subject areas
• 9-12 English/Social Studies
• College applications Available afternoons, evenings and weekends. Newtown Grant resident.
Call Sally
267-980-0775


Guardian Angels Pet Sitting & K9 Massage Therapy:
Loving, Compassionate Care for your precious pets while at work or on vacation.
Certified in canine massage, CPR and First Aid.
Fully Insured. Many Newtown Grant Customers.
Call Karen at
215-579-1533


Handyman- Home Repairs:
• Minor electrical, Plumbing
  carpentry & more
• Excellent references,
  experienced, dependable
• Professional work
• Reasonable rates
call John
215-295-8890


Handyman - On Call:
Repair, Replace or Renovate.
Carpentry, Electric, Plumbing and Miscellaneous jobs.
Special Pricing on Powder Room / Bathroom Face Lifts.
Deck Repair a Specialty.
Experienced & Insured.
Local references available.
Newtown Grant resident.
Owner Operated.
All calls will be answered.
215-579-5720


Home Repairs - Handyman:
NO JOB IS TOO SMALL...
SO GIVE US A CALL
Electrical, plumbing, carpentry, grouting and other miscellaneous jobs. Professional work at reasonable rates.
Fully insured and free estimates.
So give Bob a call
215-595-3522


Experienced In-Home Child Provider:
• CPR & First Aid Certified
• Loving & structured environment
• Openings available/limited space
• After school care for students
Responsible & caring mom.
References Available.
Please call Patricia
215-860-1783
paconte@comcast.net

Maximize your Settlement:
We represent the Homeowner to receive the highest claim amount covered by your homeowners's policy.
If you are unsure about your coverage, I can review your policy for FREE and do a free inspection of your property, before you say,
"I can live with it," or
"there is not much damage."
Call Joe Olson
267-980-4459
Metro Public Adjustment
Newtown Grant Resident


ROYAL DOORS INC.
  • Garage Doors
  • Electric Openers
Sales - Service - Repairs
Fully Insured.
Pleased call for free estimate
609-261-4415
www.royaldoorsinc.com


Tom Adams Windows & Carpet:
•Carpet
• Hardwood
• Laminate
• Ceramic Tile
• Vinyl
Sales & Installation since 1955 www.tomadamswc.com
Ask for Mike
215-345-1111


Tom Adams Windows & Carpet:
• Replacement Windows
• Bows & Bays
• Patio Doors
• Siding & Garage Doors
• Replacement Awning & more Sales & Installation since 1955 www.tomadamswc.com
Ask for Mike
215-345-1111


Looking to start weekly CARD GAME:
with other N.G. ladies
(40-65 preferred?).
I'm 'partially disabled' and looking for some socializing along with cards.
A little rusty, but have played Canasta and Pinochle (a 'minor' in college), but open to suggestions.
Also love movies, music, art & design. Looking for like-minded spirits. If interested -
Please call Miriam at
215-968-4761


JOHN'S BARBER SHOP:
Men's Hair Cutting & Shaving
126 South State Street
Suite 101 (side door)
Newtown, PA 18940
267-364-5251
"Appointment's suggested -             Walk-Ins accepted"


The Sewing Salon:
Alterations & Custom Sewing
Call Joyce at
215-407-2279
www.thesewingsalon.com

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MASTERBOARD minutes

In attempt to keep the residents of Newtown Grant informed about issues presented and handled
by the Master Board of Directors, the following digest of meeting minutes is being published.

Newtown Grant Master Board of Directors
Meeting Minutes : March 18, 2009

  1. The meeting was called to order at 8:05 PM.

  2. A quorum was met with the six board members who were present at the meeting.
    In attendance were:
    • Bill McManimon - Estates I
    • Barbara Firestone - Society Place
    • Harry Stevens - Raven's View I
    • LuAnn Socha - Estates II
    • Theresa Simone - Heatherwood II
    • Alex Bartos - Fawn Hollow
    • Lawrence W. Mayer - Continental Property Management, Inc.

  3. Sparkling Pools - Ms. Kim Dempsey, Mr. Jason Clark explained their setup as a company.

  4. A motion was made by Barbara Firestone to not pay American Pool Management, Inc. the outstanding balance of $2,000 remaining from the 2008 pool operations expenses until they properly support in writing the 402 hours per week required by the contract for lifeguard staffing from the dates of July 20, 2008 through the date of pool closing, September 1, 2008.
    Motion seconded by Bill McManimon. Vote in favor 6-0.

  5. Various questions were asked of the pool company
    • Number of lifeguards
    • Rotation of guards
    • Manager coverage
    • Guards are restricted from great room
    • Chesterbrook Academy children were discussed
    • Tables and chairs arrangement
    • Safety checks for lifeguards clocking in and out

  6. A motion was made by Barbara Firestone to accept Sparkling Pool Services as 2009 pool company.
    Motion seconded by Alex Bartos. Vote in favor 6-0.

  7. Request information from Verizon concerning telephone charges.

  8. A motion was made by Barbara Firestone to not outsource newsletter.
    Motion seconded by Bill McManimon, all approved 6-0.

  9. The question of cluster snow removal contractors offered to individual residents. No one is interested.

  10. Chesterbrook Academy approved by Alex Bartos, seconded by Bill McManimon, all approved 6-0.

  11. Advertising aerobics on first page; they have to pay for it. Motion made by Barbara Firestone to approve, Alex Bartos seconded, vote 4-2 approved.

  12. Landscape - Motion made by Alex Bartos to keep current landscaper through December 15, 2012 at the same price as 2008, seconded by LuAnn Socha, all in favor 6-0.

  13. New keys issued to Bill, Alex and Larry, four (4) to pool company, four (4) to Ray for the workers, one (1) in lockbox, one (1) for each cluster manager at CPM.

  14. RHR, Inc. to replace ping pong and pool table room heat unit.
    Motion made by Harry Stevens, seconded by Alex Bartos, all approved 6-0.

  15. Spring garage sale - Ask Brandon if interested.

  16. Employee pay raises tabled until April 2009.

  17. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

 

Newtown Grant Master Board of Directors
Meeting Minutes : May 20, 2009

  1. The meeting was called to order at 8:10 PM.

  2. A quorum was met with the six board members who were present at the meeting. In attendance were:
    • Bill McManimon - Estates I
    • Barbara Firestone - Society Place
    • Theresa Simone - Heatherwood II
    • Bob Shaw-Willow Creek
    • Peggy White - Whispering Wood
    • John D'Aprile - Raven's View II
    • Lawrence W. Mayer - Continental Property Management, Inc.

  3. Public Comment - Estates I
    Dogs barking late at night resident was informed this was a police issue.

  4. A motion was made by Bill McManimon to renew insurance policy.
    Motion seconded by Barbara Firestone. All in favor 6-0.

  5. A motion was made by Barbara Firestone to change basketball backstops to a fixed height.
    Motion seconded by Theresa Simone. All in favor 6-0.

  6. A motion was made by Barbara Firestone to repair the bargeboards.
    Motion seconded by Peggy White. All in favor 6-0.

  7. A motion was made by Peggy White to approve the Capital Reserve Analysis update.
    Motion seconded by Theresa Simone. All in favor 5-1; 1 against.

  8. A motion was made by John D'Aprile - Garage Sale Dates.
    Motion seconded by Bob Shaw. All in favor 6-0.

  9. A motion was made by Barbara Firestone to accept the minutes from the March 18, 2009 meeting.
    Motion seconded by Theresa Simone. All in favor 4-0, 2 abstentions.

  10. CDs coming due June and July 2009.
    A motion was made by John D'Aprile to place three (3) CDs in 1-year certificates at the best rate available.
    Motion seconded by Bob Shaw. All in favor 6-0.

  11. Newtown Grant Master Board rule is that a leash is considered a physical leash only. Electronic leashes are not acceptable.

  12. New Business

    • Does aerobics have insurance? Management instructed to request certificate.
    • Opening pool party - there will be no opening day pool party.
    • Dog park - is there somewhere one can be established? The horse field? What will it take to establish one? Management has been instructed to research this idea.
    • More police activity has occurred in Newtown Grant inclusive of 6 miles per hour over the limit. Speeding tickets.
    • Belke update - Mrs. Belke died and a relative is living in the home.

  13. A motion was made by John D'Aprile to replace dead bushes behind the sign at Whispering Wood entrance; 4 or 5 bushes under $200.
    Motion seconded by Peggy White - Approved 6-0.

  14. A motion was made by Barbara Firestone to adjourn the meeting at 10:15 p.m. All approved.

 

Newtown Grant Master Board of Directors
Meeting Minutes : June 17, 2009

  1. The meeting was called to order at 8:05 p.m.

  2. A quorum was met with the seven board members present at the meeting.
    In attendance were:
    • Luanne Socha - Estates II
    • Barbara Firestone - Society Place
    • Theresa Simone - Heatherwood II
    • Bob Shaw - Willow Creek
    • Peggy White - Whispering Wood
    • John D'Aprile - Raven's View II
    • Alex Bartos - Fawn Hollow
    • Lawrence W. Mayer - Continental Property Management, Inc.

  3. Minutes of May 20, 2009 were approved 7-0.

  4. Financial Report of 5/31/09 - Nothing out of order.

  5. Public Comment

    • Terri Simone made a motion to change the $1,522.16 for new drains to the Capital Account from the Pool Maintenance account.
      The motion was seconded by Luanne Socha - Approved 7-0
    • Plant all Vincas in the Society Place entrance.

  6. Old Business

    • Dog park
    • Cleaning hours - why so much?
    • Payroll for rec center roughly $5,000 per month
    • Decide on the rental of the clubhouse issue

  7. New Business

    None

  8. The meeting was adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

 

Newtown Grant Master Board of Directors
Meeting Minutes : July 22, 2009

  1. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m.

  2. A quorum was met with the eight board members present at the meeting.
    In attendance were:

    • Bill McManimon - Estates I
    • Luanne Socha - Estates II
    • Theresa Simon - Heatherwood II
    • Bob Shaw - Willow Creek
    • Peggy White - Whispering Wood
    • Barbara Firestone - Society Place
    • John D'Aprile - Raven's View II
    • Alex Bartos - Fawn Hollow
    • Lawrence W. Mayer - Continental Property Management, Inc.

  3. Minutes of June 17, 2009 were approved 6-0.

  4. Old Business

    • The dog park was discussed.
      • Continue to explore:
        • – Falls Township.
        • – Code requirements - Local and State
        • – Prescribed guidelines - SPCA
      • Approved 7-0
    • Newsletter- modify Newtown Grant rules and correct the newsletter.
    • Discussion on custodial staff

  5. New Business

    • Do not refund resident pool money and work with bills.
    • Rec Center rental: 3 month rolling basis; no reservation more than 3 months in advance.
      Tabled until September meeting.

  6. The meeting was adjourned at 11:00 p.m.

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ANNUAL events

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NGHOA calendar 

SEPTEMBER 2009
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
   

7:00 -
 Fawn Hollow

8:15 -
 Estates I
7:00 -
 Society Place
7:30 -
 Eagles Pointe


LABOR DAY    

7:00 -
 Whispering Wood
10 
11 
13 
14 
15 
16 
6:30 -
 Raven's View I
8:00 -
 MASTERBOARD
 MEETING
17 

7:30 -
 Heatherwood
18 

8:00 -
 Singles Group
20 
21 
22 

7:30 -
 Willow Creek/
 Eagle Trace
23 

8:00 -
 Estates IV

24 
25 
27 

 

28 

6:15 -
 Quail Creek
29 
30 
   


OCTOBER 2009
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
       
7:00 -
 Society Place
7:30 -
 Eagles Pointe


7:00 -
 Fawn Hollow

8:15 -
 Estates I
11 
12 

COLUMBUS DAY  
13 
14 

7:00 -
 Whispering Wood
15 

7:30 -
 Heatherwood
16 

8:00 -
 Singles Group
18 

 

19 
20 
21 

8:00 -
 MASTERBOARD
 MEETING
22 
23 
25 
26 
27 
7:30 -
 Willow Creek/
 Eagle Trace
28 

8:00 -
 Estates IV


29 
30 



~ THE NEXT SCHEDULED NEWSLETTER IS NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2009 ~