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JULY / AUGUST 2017 Summer Issue

The Best of Lake Living!

LAKEFRONT HOMES UNDER $700,000

Save the Dates

TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP

The Lagana Home

112 Vesper Point Drive, Lake Naomi A Spectacular Lakefront Setting That Will Truly Take Your Breath Away.

Call 570.646.7463

2017 Community Events JULY 8th Community Day 2PM - Fireworks at Dusk Featuring SBC Brew Masters & Sampling 2PM - 3:30PM AUGUST 1st National Night Out 6PM - 8:30PM SEPTEMBER 8th Movie in the Park at Dusk OCTOBER 7th Fall Festival 12PM - 4:30PM

at Blanche D. Price Park

$639,000

The Geers Home

$695,000

5118 Woodland Avenue, Lake Naomi You Will Love The Picturesque Lakefront Setting From All Different Rooms of This Treasured Cottage. Call 570.646.7463

105 Government Center Way, Pocono Pines If you’d like to be a vendor at Community Day or the Fall Festival, contact Barbara Nichols at 570-355-2231 or bnichols@tobyhannatwppa.gov for a registration form.

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DEMBINSKI REALTY COMPANY Claire Dembinski ~ Real Estate Broker Office: 570.646.PINE (7463) • Cell: 570.977.8685 www.PoconoPinesLiving.com • RE License # RB068349

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Summer is Back!

Dear Pocono Pines Residents & Guests,

Our July/August issue marks the 1-Year Anniversary of the Pocono Pines Real Estate & Home-Style Guide. It’s amazing how quickly times flies when you enjoy what you do, as my team and I look forward to continue exceeding your expectations each and every issue. Your support is always appreciated, and our goal is to continue to provide you with a first-class presentation of Pocono Pines real estate listings, new home and remodeling ideas, and putting you in the right hands with talented, local service providers. See you at the lake this summer!

Sincerely,

Michael Dembinski Michael Dembinski Michael@RDcustombuilders.com

The Pocono Pines Real Estate & Home-Style Guide Produced by Dembinski Media Group Post Office Box “D,” Pocono Pines, PA 18350 For Advertising Opportunities, Please Call 570.807.4434

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TIMBER TRAILS HOMES

Your Area’s Complete Tree Service!

The Wright Home

3183 Tall Timber Lake Road, Timber Trails 4 Bedroom Mountain Getaway Close to Lake With Spacious Living Throughout.

Call 570.646.7463

$254,900

• Tree & Brush Removal • Tree Trimming • Chipping & Stump Grinding • Lot Clearing • Emergency Service

Jud Spain Owner

The Murray Home

$339,000

125 Flintlock Trail, Timber Trails 4 Bedroom Contemporary Home Loaded With Irresistible Features Inside & Out. Call 570.646.7463

DEMBINSKI REALTY COMPANY Claire Dembinski ~ Real Estate Broker Office: 570.646.PINE (7463) • Cell: 570.977.8685 www.PoconoPinesLiving.com • RE License # RB068349 4

570.629.0768 DropZoneTreeWorks.com

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POCONO PINES HOME ADDITIONS • NEW HOMES Rinehimer Construction Inc. RDcustombuilders.com 570.643.6653 BANKING • HOME MORTGAGES Citizens Savings Bank citizens-savings.com 570.839.8891 BED & BREAKFAST Mountaintop Lodge mountaintoplodge.com 570.646.6636 CLUB MEMBERSHIP Lake Naomi Club lakenaomiclub.com 570.646.9191 COMMUNITY SERVICE Clymer Library clymerlibrary.org 570.646.0826

SERVICE DIRECTORY

PPIA Post Office Box 443 Pocono Pines, PA 18350

HEATING • A/C • PLUMBING Affordable Comfort affordablecomfortinc.net 570.992.2806

PAINTING • POWER-WASHING HR Rice Painting hrricepainting.com 610.746.4671

ELECTRICAL • LIGHTING Huffman’s Electric huffmanselectric.com 570.656.7219

HOME INSPECTIONS •TESTING Nicholls Home Inspection nichollshomeinsp.com 570.595.6092

FLOORING George Smith Flooring georgesmithflooring.com 570.646.0585

REAL ESTATE SALES • LOT SALES Dembinski Realty Company poconopinesliving.com 570.646. PINE (7463)

HOT TUBS • SAUNAS Pocono Pool & Spa poconopoolandspallc.com 570.595.9070

RENTAL HOMES Century 21 Select Group – Pocono Pines 1.866.646.3601

FURNITURE EZ Mountain Rustic Furniture ezlogbeds.com 570.355.5550

LANDSCAPING • DESIGN Erb’s Landscaping erbslandscaping.com 570.839.8901

ROOFING • REPAIRS Roofing by Bruce brucescentral.com 570.424.8891

GAS PROPANE • HEATING OIL Button Oil & Propane buttonoil.com 570.474.6635

MASONRY • RESTORATION Anderson Masonry stonemasonry1.com 570.595.7173

TREE REMOVAL DropZone Tree Works dropzonetreeworks.com 570.629.0768

MOLD • STORM DAMAGE Paul Davis pdespoconos.com 570.402.2300

WATER TREATMENT • TESTING Pure Water Systems purewatersystemsnepa.com 570.643.5060

MOVING • STORAGE BNT Movers bntmovers.com 570.842.6683

WINDOW TREATMENTS Shades of Perfection Patty Rinehimer 570.350.9763

LN-TT Breast Cancer Rally breastcancerralley.org 570.977.8851

GENERATOR SERVICES Critical Systems poconogenerators.com 570.643.6903

POCONO LIONS CLUB poconolions.org 570.643.2815

GUTTERS J&S Seamless Gutters 570.643.6505

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LAKE NAOMI HOMES

J.S. ANDERSON, Inc. Chimney Services/Repairs • Masonry Services/Repairs Stone Restoration & Preservation • Relining • Rebuilding • Waterproofing Concrete • Brick • Fireplaces • Gas Logs sales and service

The Onorato Home

5616 Woodland Avenue, Lake Naomi Signature Lake Naomi Design on Premium Wooded Setting. Close to Lake, Pool & Trout Pond. Call 570.646.7463

$238,800

Before

The Peragallo Home

$292,000

2339 Hillcrest Drive, Lake Naomi Sun-Filled 4 Bedroom Home on Beautifully Landscaped Setting Showcasing Stone Patio & Koi Pond.

Call 570.646.7463

Call Today for a FREE Quote!

570.972.9483

www.stonemasonry1.com john@stonemasonry1.com

DEMBINSKI REALTY COMPANY Claire Dembinski ~ Real Estate Broker Office: 570.646.PINE (7463) • Cell: 570.977.8685 www.PoconoPinesLiving.com • RE License # RB068349 6

We cut stone... not quality!

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THE DOOR TO YOUR NEW

outdoors

DESIGN • BUILD • MAINTAIN

ERB’S LANDSCAPING |513POCONO old route 940, pocono pines, PA | PHONE 570-839-8901 | www.erbslandscaping.com PINES REAL ESTATE & HOME-STYLE GUIDE • JULY/AUGUST 2017

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Build Brand New Under $300,000

Rinehimer

Construction Inc.

Award-Winning Custom Homes & Renovations 570.643.6653 | www.RDcustombuilders.com POCONO PINES REAL ESTATE & HOME-STYLE GUIDE • JULY/AUGUST 2017

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AVAILABLE BUILDING LOTS

COMMUNITY STREET

Build Brand New Under $250,000

LOT SIZE PRICE

Lake Naomi

Alpine Court

.41 Acres

$ 58,000

Lake Naomi

Oak Road

.34 Acres

$ 64,000

Pocono Pines Township Road 1.74 Acres $ 69,000 Lake Naomi

Gross Drive

.36 Acres

$ 69,900

Pocono Manor Summit Avenue .50 Acres

$ 69,900

Lake Naomi

$ 74,500

Deer Run Road

.29 Acres

Pocono Pines Township Road 2.84 Acres $ 119,000 DEMBINSKI REALTY COMPANY Claire Dembinski ~ Real Estate Broker Office: 570.646.PINE (7463) • Cell: 570.977.8685 www.PoconoPinesLiving.com • RE License # RB068349 10

Rinehimer

Construction Inc.

Award-Winning Custom Homes & Renovations 570.643.6653 | www.RDcustombuilders.com

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PINECREST LAKE HOMES

Big and Small, We Do it All! BNT Movers offers high quality moving and storage services to the entire continental United States. We will get your belongings to the new destination safely and on-time.

Moving • Shipping • Storage

The Van Blarcum Home

458 Brookside Drive, Pinecrest Lake A Gorgeous Natural Setting Steps Away From The Lake With Fine Spacious Living.

Call 570.646.7463

$324,900

Supplies • Clean-outs Contracts • More!

Fully Licensed and Insured.

We are a family owned and operated business that offers reasonable prices with great quality.

The Beatty Home

$269,000

109 Mooncreek Lake, Pinecrest Lake A Beautiful Medley of a Brook Setting, Privacy, & Warn Rustic Style.

Call 570.646.7463

DEMBINSKI REALTY COMPANY Claire Dembinski ~ Real Estate Broker Office: 570.646.PINE (7463) • Cell: 570.977.8685 www.PoconoPinesLiving.com • RE License # RB068349

We look forward to working with you to make your transition as smooth as possible!

Call today: 570-842-MOVE (6683) 1-800-377-2871

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Lake Naomi ~ 3 Bedrooms $1425/Summer Week

Lake Naomi ~ 4 Bedrooms $1650/Summer Week

Helping You to Live Your Dream at the Lake Since 1970.

Pinecrest Lake ~ 3 Bedrooms $1250/Summer Week

Pinecrest Lake Townhome ~ 2-3 Bedrooms $850-$1200/Summer Week

RENTALS

Timber Trails ~ 6 Bedrooms $2300/Summer Week

LAKE NAOMI TIMBER TRAILS PINECREST LAKE LOCUST LAKE VILLAGE

Locust Lake Village ~ 3 Bedrooms $850/Summer Week

Pocono Pines Office

1-800-588-1808 Locust Lake Village Office

1-800-588-2808 Robert M. Bossuyt, Broker 12

Timber Trails ~ 5 Bedrooms Locust Lake Village ~ 3 Bedrooms POCONO PINES REAL ESTATE & HOME-STYLE GUIDE • JULY/AUGUST 2017$1150/Summer Week $2000/Summer Week

Rinehimer Construction’s

Market Update - Summer 2017

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1. Community: Lake Naomi Description: New Construction Home Size: Over 3,400 Sq. Ft. Completion: Summer 2017 2. Community: Lake Naomi Description: Garage Addition Garage Size: 16’ x 22’ Completed: June 2017 3. Community: Lake Naomi Description: Spec Home (For Sale) Home Size: 1,850 Sq. Ft. Completion: Fall 2017

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4. Community: Timber Trails Description: Addition/Renovation Addition Size: 28’ x 18’ Great Room Completion: Summer 2017 5. Community: Timber Trails Description: Addition/Renovation Addition Size: Over 400 Sq. Ft. Completion: Fall 2017 6. Community: Lake Naomi Description: Deck & Pergola Addition Deck Size: Over 900 Sq. Ft. Completed: May 2017 7. Community: Timber Trails Description: Addition/Renovation Addition Size: Over 1,800 Sq. Ft. Completion: Summer 2017

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Award-Winning Custom Homes & Renovations 570.643.6653 | www.RDcustombuilders.com

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Rinehimer

Construction Inc.

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Start Building Your Future Today!

PINECREST LAKE TOWNHOMES

The Durante Townhome

602 Uncas Lane, Pinecrest Lake Lovely Cypress Townhome Design. Close to Tennis, Lake, & Pool. Furnished & Move-In Ready. Call 570.646.7463

$129,500

New Construction Loans • Guaranteed Rate-Single Closing • Interest Only Thru Construction • Up to 9-Month Construction Period

No Fee Home Equity Loans & Lines of Credit Available with Competitive Rates •

The Breuinger Townhome

$164,000

1035 Crestwoods Drive, Pinecrest Lake Spectacular Lakefront Setting With Privacy. Master Bedroom With Lakeviews & Fireplace. Call 570.646.7463

Fast Local Decisions on All Loan Applications!

1.800.692.6279 www.citizens-savings.com

DEMBINSKI REALTY COMPANY Claire Dembinski ~ Real Estate Broker Office: 570.646.PINE (7463) • Cell: 570.977.8685 www.PoconoPinesLiving.com • RE License # RB068349 14

Mount Pocono Branch: 1421 Pocono Boulevard, Mount Pocono, PA 18344 | Phone: 570.839.8891

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Your Pocono Pines

LAKE NAOMI UNDER $200,000

Gutter Specialist

The Andereya Home

304 Fox Glove Place, Lake Naomi 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, & Garage.

Walk to Club Beach!

Call 570.646.7463

• • • •

$199,000

Gutter Installation Gutter Guards Gutter Cleaning Installation & Repairs of Siding, Fascia, & Soffit

Jamie Evans, Owner – Installer Free Estimates | Fully Insured

J&S SEAMLESS GUTTERS, INC.

DEMBINSKI REALTY COMPANY

Call 570.643.6505

Claire Dembinski ~ Real Estate Broker Office: 570.646.PINE (7463) • Cell: 570.977.8685 www.PoconoPinesLiving.com • RE License # RB068349

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Townhome Living Selling Out Fast!

1536 Assembly Lodge Lane, Pinecrest Lake.

Closed For $198,000

Closed For $165,000 CO SO M O ING N !

1538 Assembly Lodge Lane, Pinecrest Lake.

Residential Generator Sales & Service: • • • •

1530 Assembly Lodge Lane, Pinecrest Lake.

1534 Assembly Lodge Lane, Pinecrest Lake.

Closed For $199,900

$179,900

DEMBINSKI REALTY COMPANY Claire Dembinski ~ Real Estate Broker Office: 570.646.PINE (7463) • Cell: 570.977.8685 www.PoconoPinesLiving.com • RE License # RB068349 16

Equipment Delivery Maintenance & Repairs 24/7 Emergency Service Generator Rentals

CRITICAL SYSTEMS • GENERATOR SERVICES P.O. Box 69 | POCONO SUMMIT, PA 18346

570.643.6903

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Handcrafted Rustic Furniture

Made in the U SA

Countless options to meet all of your flooring needs at a reasonable price, with exceptional service.

Carpet • Hardwood • Laminate Vinyl • Luxury Vinyl Tile/Plank Ceramic Porcelain Tile 30 Years Experience • Licensed & Insured

Custom Orders Shipping Available Store Hours: Mon - Sat 10 - 5 Closed Sunday

“We were very pleased with the overall service of George Smith Flooring LLC. They are lovely people who understand the needs of their customers & follow through with their promises. The craftsmanship of the installers was exceptional. They were respectful of our home, efficient & hard working. I highly recommend George Smith Flooring Rest assured you will be in good, caring hands!” ~ Michael & Luis of Mt Pocono, PA

sizes and special requests were never a problem. “ Custom Every item not only met, but exceeded our expectations.

We recommend EZ Mountain Furniture to everyone. ” ~ Gordon and JoAnne MacGregor

NEW LOCATION!!

www.ezlogbeds.com 580 Route 940 Pocono Lake, PA (Next to Dominics Pizza)

570-355-5550

Ph: 570.646.0585 fax: 570.646.3969 | email: smithfloor@yahoo.com

580 Route 940, Pocono Lake, Pennsylvania

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House Tour & Brunch This year’s tour will feature unique and elegant homes in

Arrowhead Lake, Locust Lake Village Pinecrest and Lake Naomi Many themes of design and fashion will be seen, from rustic mountain to fashionable and informal residences.

Join us for brunch at the Lake Naomi Clubhouse prior to the tour.

To purchase tickets, stop in at the library.

115 Firehouse Road, Pocono Pines, PA Ticket Prices are as Follows:

10:30am ~ Brunch and House Tour: $38 10:30am ~ Brunch Only at Lake Naomi Clubhouse: $20 12:00 ~ House Tour Only: $18 Tickets will be Available for sale in early June All proceeds benefit the Clymer Library. For more information call (570) 646-0826 or visit the library’s website at clymerlibrary.org and find us on Facebook.

The Clymer Library Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

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Lake Naomi ~ Timber Trails

window treatments for your lifestyle

Breast Cancer Rally Our most sincere thanks to Dembinski Realty Company for its ongoing support of our annual fundraiser.

2017 Sponsor Opportunities Your financial support goes directly to women in the Poconos who are in need... less than 5% of monies raised go to administrative costs.

Benefits of Placing an Ad in our Sponsor Book:

• Our Sponsor Book is available to everyone in the Lake Naomi/ Timber Trails community and the surrounding areas. Also, the book is given directly to 250 women who attend our annual Rally dinner.

• The Sponsor Book is displayed on the Rally website. It is also promoted via a link on the Lake Naomi Club website and our Facebook page.

• Attendees are encouraged to patronize our sponsors/advertisers and to recommend them to family and friends.

Other Types of Opportunities Available:

Golf, Tennis or 5K Run Event Sponsorships ~ Tributes ~ T-Shirt Name Inclusion

Eileen Chimerine Contact Us for More Info: eileenpt@aol.com 610-659-4400

Anne Spadaro rallylogos@gmail.com 610-804-7494

Kick-Off Event Coming Up: Join us on Saturday, July 15 for the

570-350-9763

513 Old Route 940 • Pocono Pines Pa 18350

breastcancerrally.org/5k

5K Run

Run for the cause!

BreastCancerRally.org

Our Facebook Page: Lake Naomi Timber Trails Breast Cancer Rally Dembinski Ad with Run Info.indd 1

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Walls Don’t Talk We Support Veterans • Valor Clinic for Homeless Vets • Transportation from Home to Medical Center for Disabled Vets

Community Support Activities • • • • •

Youth Support

We Help the Needy • • • • •

Leader Dogs for the Handicapped Volunteer Fire Dept.

Pocono Mountain EMS Clymer Library Pocono Mtn. Regional Police Foundation

• • • • • •

Eye Exams/Glasses Eye Glass Recycling Hearing Aids Food Pantry Free Vision Screening for Children 6 Months to 6 Years

Scholarships for H.S. graduates Boy Scouts & Girl Scouts Tobyhanna Elementary Awards Sponsor H.S. LEO Club Lions Youth Seminar Little League

Annual Charity Chicken BBQ

Get all the facts before you buy Nicholls Home Inspection ~ Serving the Poconos since 1986

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NHI is a full service inspection company and is able to inspect many aspects of your home, including: • • • • •

Structural Inspection Radon Inspection Septic Inspection Wood destroying insect Inspection Water Testing

For pricing information, visit our website @

www.nichollshomeinsp.com

July 22, 2017 • 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

American Legion Post 413,

MEMBER OF

Donation: $12 person

National Association of Home Inspectors

Old Route 940, Pocono Lake, PA

For tickets contact Bill Dyer Email: billdyer@aol.com • Tel: 570-355-5628 Tickets may be bought at the door.

100% OF THE FUNDS GO TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY

Please join us in this effort through a donation or membership!

Nicholls Home Inspection, Ltd. Office:

Donation: Checks to Pocono Lions Club, P.O. Box 899, Pocono Pines, PA 18350 Membership Information: Send name and address to poconolionsclub@gmail.com 20

570-595-6092 |

CELL:

570-656-3417

Henryville PA

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PLUMBING ISSUES?

Quality, full service plumbing, including: • • • • • •

Water heaters Water conditioners and softeners Sump pumps Well pumps In-house fire sprinkler systems Driveway and sidewalk snow melts systems

Call us today for all your plumbing needs

Affordable Comfort Contracting, Inc. “We Care About Your Comfort.”

570-992-2806

Affordable Comfort Contracting, Inc. “We Care About Your Comfort.”

We Accept

570-992-2806

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Pocono Pines Improvement Association Preserve, Protect and Honor Our Community Since 1910, the PPIA has been dedicated to the preservation and protection of the local community, and honored people and organizations that make this place unique.

WATER, FIRE, OR STORM DAMAGE?

If you care about your community, please join us.

MEMBERS CALENDAR OF EVENTS: AUGUST

8/5 8/12 8/19 8/26

Grey Towers Field Trip - The Festival of Wood Annual Dinner Pinecrest Lake Clubhouse - 6PM Annual Family Picnic - Blanche Price Park Closing Meeting at Clymer Library - 10AM Coffee & Donuts Prior - 9:30AM

Become a PPIA member by sending a check for $20 to: PPIA, PO Box 443, Pocono Pines, PA 18350

WHEN THE UNEXPECTED OCCURS, CALL PAUL! Water & flood cleanup • Fire & smoke damage restoration Emergency board-up & tarping • Mold removal Residential and Commercial • Outstanding customer service

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YOUNG LOOKING HOMES IN LAKE NAOMI

We Repair & Replace All Types of Roofing Systems

The Graham Home 222 Miller Drive, Lake Naomi.

Distinctive Custom Home in Prime Location.

Call 570.646.7463.

Lifetime Shingles • Metal Low Slope • Rubber • Slate Flashing • Ice & Water Shield Repairs to Complete Replacements

ALL WORK GUARANTEED Locally Owned & Operated

$388,000

The Donoghue Home

“Enhancing the Poconos One Home at a Time since 1985.”

$499,000

6289 Lakeview Drive, Lake Naomi.

Stunning, Young Custom Home Located on Quiet Cul-De-Sac Near Judge’s Pond.

Call 570.646.7463.

100% FINANCING AVAILABLE* *To Qualified Buyers

DEMBINSKI REALTY COMPANY Claire Dembinski ~ Real Estate Broker Office: 570.646.PINE (7463) • Cell: 570.977.8685 www.PoconoPinesLiving.com • RE License # RB068349 POCONO PINES REAL ESTATE & HOME-STYLE GUIDE • JULY/AUGUST 2017

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HUFFMANS ELECTRIC

Bringing you the Clean Water you deserve!

An electrical contractor you can depend on!

Tired of rust stains, constant filter changes, foul smells, buying bottled water, or pin holes in your pipes? Having problems with water pressure? Are you being told to just change the filter?

Services include:

Let our technicians design a system to neutralize acid and remove iron and sulfur from your water.

• Fixture installation or replacement • Generator Installation • Smoke and Carbon Detector Maintenance • Service Upgrades • Device Upgrades or replacements • Panel Replacements • Troubleshooting and more...

Serving the Poconos for nearly 40 years!

Our Services include: • Water treatment for your home • Residential & Commercial Systems • Goulds Well Pumps • Hague Quality Water Dealer • State Licensed Water Facility Operator

WAT E R S Y S T E M S “Over 30 years of providing Water Treatment products and services to you and your home.”

Huffman’s Electric, Inc.

PO Box 99, Marshalls Creek, PA 18335 Tel: (570) 223-8443 • Cell: (570) 656-7219 Fax: (570) 223-2660 PA Contractor Number: 001676

CALL TODAY for a FREE estimate!

570-643-5060

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Q&A With Stew Possinger President of Pure Water Systems

Answers to all of your water questions from the expert

Q

Can you provide readers with a brief history of Pure Water Systems, and your personal background prior to starting the company.

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I started in the water business in 1980, as a helper for a well drilling company. One day while traveling to work, I noticed a truck that had the name of a local water treatment business. The water treatment side of the business was something I thought I would like to try, so I contacted the company listed on the truck, and applied for a service position in 1982. The company had a very open policy with providing funds for education, so I acquired all of the water quality association education I could. I also attended classes for the manufacturer’s equipment that the company used. Within a 6-month period, I was running the business, and making all supply purchase decisions. By 1984, the current owner of the company, who purchased the water treatment business from the prior owner, was in financial difficulty. We were losing the business we worked to acquire, and were not able to purchase supplies. At that point, we couldn’t service our customers, or install new water treatment systems. In 1985, I left the company, and started Pure Water Systems. Shortly after, I received a phone call from a local real estate agent, Jim Gravatt, who asked if I would ser-

vice his customers in Lake Naomi. The mountain area water is generally acidic, and high in iron. By 1988, I was spending 3-5 days in the mountain area working, so I decided to move Pure Water Systems from East Stroudsburg to Pocono Lake.

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How long have you been serving the homes of Pocono Pines & surrounding area residents?

Above are Gabe Masker, Jim Scott, Stew Possinger, Nick Masker and Darlene Mazur.

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Each water well supply varies in the amount of contaminants and volume of water used at any given time. Short term fixes are common such as cartridge filters, and basic whole house treatment. It has been our experience that this is money not well spent.

Sooner or later, a proper whole house system will need to be installed.

pounds. That is due to the cartridge collecting the iron and sediment.

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For customers who already have whole house water systems that are not working properly, and not installed by you originally, what would you say is the biggest reason for them not working properly?

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We always test water before installing a system. Proper application is the key to success, so we will not charge for testing in order for an accurate quote to be provided.

Proper sizing, accurate installation, service, and equipment quality are the keys to having a well-functioning water treatment system. If other companies don’t understand the basics of flow and volume, it’s impossible to install a system that will function properly and last long term.

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Pure Water Systems has been serving Pocono Pines and all of Monroe, Pike, & Carbon County for 32 years. We do water treatment, pump service, & DEP water systems operation for over 2,500 customers, with 5 employees.

What are the most common water problems that you find in homes in our area?

The most common problems are low PH acidic water, high levels of iron, or red water.

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Is a whole house water system necessary every time there is a problem with a resident’s water, or are there specific systems that cater to a specific water problem?

What is the cost to have your water tested by Pure Water Systems?

For those that are constantly changing their water filters every few months, why are they having to do this? Should they be having a whole house system installed?

Cartridge filters are not the solution for 99% of all water problems. A proper analysis will let the customer know if whole house treatment is required. Cartridges collect and hold onto iron and sediment which restricts water flow. A homeowner who has changed a cartridge filter will tell you as an example, that the filter only feels like a pound when installed, and when replaced, like 10

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Do you offer an annual maintenance program after the system is installed?

What about a warranty?

All of our equipment is warranted for at least 10 years. Some systems up to 25 years depending on the unit itself. I have always given a 1-year 100% warranty on labor and installation. We send card reminders to all of our current customers for service, and will deliver and add salt on a rotating basis for any customer that needs assistance.

Call Pure Water Systems at 570-643-5060.

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Build Brand New Under $325,000

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