OPEN HOUSE
Come meet the candidates that are running for Board positions, plus see the latest Tract R proposals
NEWS FROM THE MANAGER Monthly update from the General Manager’s Desk
GOT BOOKS?
Have you seen the new phone books piling up in the neighborhood?
pinnacle press Monthly Newsletter for the Residents of the Forest Heights Homeowners Association
APRIL•2013
forest heights easter egg hunt see additional photos page 16
FOREST HEIGHTS ANNUAL MEETING OF HOMEOWNERS Forest Heights Homeowners Association 2033 NW Miller Road Portland, Oregon 97229 Phone: 503.297.9400 Fax: 503.297.9408 Office Hours: Monday—Friday 9:00 am—5:00 pm Email: contactus@fhhoa.com
Vision Statement To create and foster excellence in community, environment and quality of life. Board of Directors | 2012-2013 Mark Sanzone—President Heather Gaitan—Vice President Stuart Roberts—Secretary Don Bielen—Treasurer Greg Maletic Mary Shuhert Kyle Abraham
Association Staff Jennifer Callaghan—General Manager email: jcallaghan@fhhoa.com Judith Souers—Office Administrator email: jsouers@fhhoa.com
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he Annual Meeting of Forest Heights Homeowners is coming up on May 7th from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm at Forest Park Elementary. The purpose of the annual meeting is two-fold: first and foremost, the meeting provides homeowners with the opportunity to learn what is going on in the neighborhood. During the annual meeting, you’ll hear reports from the HOA Committee Chairs who are hard at work to make Forest Heights such a desirable community. Also reporting at the annual meeting will be FHHOA General Manager, Jennifer Callaghan, who will update the community on the “big picture” efforts of the association.
electronically, please note that you can do so until midnight, May 6th. Hard copy proxy and mail votes must be received by noon on May 7th. If you plan to vote at the annual meeting you will receive a ballot at the meeting.
The second purpose of the annual meeting is to allow homeowners to vote in new Board of Directors. This year four residents have volunteered to serve our community by running for two open seats on the board. You can read their biographies and statements on pages 8 and 9 of this newsletter, or view them online here.
We have some great committees:
We encourage all homeowners to attend the annual meeting, however, if you cannot attend in person, please take the time to vote and complete the proxy online. In order to conduct business at this meeting (and elect the Board of Directors), we must have 20% of all properties represented at the meeting either in person or via proxy. Here are other voting options:
• Community Activities
Kimberly Monaco—Marketing, Communications & Event Coordinator email: kmonaco@fhhoa.com
• Vote in-person at the meeting • Vote by electronic absentee ballot
Richard Metzger—Maintenance Supervisor
• Vote by directed proxy
Juan Guerrero—Maintenance Team
• Vote by mail
If you want to know more about the community, and are looking for ways to get more involved, why not consider joining one of the many active committees here in Forest Heights? FHHOA committees assist the board with specific areas of responsibility, and bring information to the board which can result in decisions and actions.
• Budget and Finance • Communications • Safety, Streetscape and Transportation
• Go Green, Natural Habitat, Trails and Landscape
• Parks and Recreation Information about these committees can be found on our association website: www.fhhoa.com Better yet, why not come to the annual meeting and introduce yourself to the committee chairs? They’ll be happy to tell you more about the work they do, what is required from a committee member and what kinds of projects the committees are currently working on. The more participants the better!
Watch your mailboxes, as the association will be mailing the Notice of Annual Meeting, Proxies and Candidate Statements. If you plan to cast your vote 3
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PRESIDENT’S CORNER
FROM YOUR BOARD PRESIDENT Dear Forest Height’s Residents, In the next couple of weeks, you’ll be receiving the Forest Heights Annual Meeting mailing. This year’s annual meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 7th, at 7:00 pm at Forest Park Elementary School. At the annual meeting we will review accomplishments from the past year, budgets, and plans for the rest of 2013. The most important part of the annual meeting is electing new FHHOA board members. This year there are two open board positions. It is very important that you send in your ballot if cannot attend the annual meeting. We need a 20% quorum to have a valid meeting and that means 362 ballots must be returned in advance of the meeting. Even if you plan to attend the meeting, it is best to vote in advance.
All voting options are outlined on page six of this newsletter. I encourage you to select one option and vote as soon as possible, however, the easiest way to vote is online from the homepage of the HOA website. If you prefer to vote manually, please return your ballot as soon as possible. Again, ballots will be arriving at your home within the next two weeks.
Upcoming FHHOA Board Meeting
If you would like to meet the candidates before casting your vote, please come to the Candidates Open House on Saturday, April 6th at the HOA office. The open house starts at 10:00 am and runs until noon. Also taking place at the Open House will be the review of two new proposals for the development of Tract R. Learn more here.
encouraged to attend!
Tuesday, April 9th Time: 6:30 pm Location: FHHOA Office All homeowners are
~ Mark Sanzone, FHHOA Board President ~
Want to advertise in the Forest Heights Newsletter? When you advertise in the FHHOA newsletter, your ad will appear monthly during your contract period. In addition to your ad, we provide links to your website from the both the newsletter itself, a monthly email blast and on our website. For ad rates, submission deadlines and general information, please contact Kim Monaco by email at: kmonaco@fhhoa.com or by phone 503.297.9400.
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Why all the utility locating markers on Miller and Bartholomew Roads?
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f you’ve driven on Miller or Bartholomew Roads lately you’ve probably noticed that these two streets have some very colorful markings on them. For the past few weeks, Comcast crews have been out in the neighborhood marking both utility and existing cable lines for an upcoming cable upgrade. As the Comcast crew begins work on the upgrade, there may be some disruption to sidewalks and/or common areas. Please note: As this is a utility project, Comcast is responsible for all aspects of the job; from locating utility lines and digging, to cable line installation and site clean up. There may be temporary cable disruption during this upgrade. If you have questions about this project or wish to voice a complaint, please contact Comcast directly at: (GET NUMBER FROM JEN) As much as the homeowner’s association would like to assist you with questions, concerns or complaints you have with this project, we are not in control of this work so we ask that you contact Comcast directly. Thank you.
NOTICE:ANNUAL MEETING OF THE FOREST HEIGHTS HOMEOWNERS A S S O C I AT I O N The Board of Directors of the Forest Heights Homeowners Association hereby gives Notice of the Annual Meeting of Homeowners Date: Tuesday May 7, 2013
Vote in-person at the meeting
To vote in person, you must execute a ballot at the annual meeting
Vote by electronic absentee ballot To vote electronically, you must vote by midnight on Monday, May 6, 201, and you may either:
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Vote on-line at the association’s website
Location: Forest Park Elementary School
Email an electronic absentee ballot to: vote@fhhoa.com. The email must contain: 1.) how you elect to cast your vote 2.) your name, property address, and electronic signature listed as (“/first and last name/”)
The purpose of the meeting is to: (1) elect two (2) individuals to serve as members of the Forest Heights’ Board of Directors (“Directors”) (2) discuss such other matters as come before the owners at the meeting. Members of record as of May 1, 2013 are eligible to vote in this election Directors need not be residents of Forest Heights, nor
Neither an electronic absentee ballot, nor an on-line absentee ballot, may be revoked.
Vote by directed proxy To vote by directed proxy your completed and signed proxy must be physically received by noon on May 7th, 2013 and may be:
are they required to be owners of property within Forest Heights. The two (2) individuals elected will be elected to
Mailed or hand delivered to the HOA office
serve a three year term.
Faxed to the association at: 503.297.9408
NOTE: In order to conduct business at the annual meeting, the association must establish a quorum of 20% of the membership entitled to vote. This requires 362 owners to be present either in person, by electronic absentee ballot or by proxy.
Emailed to the association at: vote@fhhoa.com Hand delivered to the annual meeting on May 7th All ballots or proxies must be received and verified by the inspectors of elections by the close of the voting period on May 7, 2013 to be counted as a valid vote. The voting period may be extended by the board of directors if a quorum is not present at the annual meeting.
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FHHOA VOLUNTEER A P P R E C I AT I O N R E C E P T I O N
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e at the Forest Heights Homeowners Association would like to show our sincere appreciation to all of our community volunteers. We recognize that you have devoted your precious time, energy and resources to make our community the most desirable around. Whether you’ve dedicated your time to removing invasive plants in our common areas, worked to improve traffic and safety issues on our streets, served on one of our various committees or joined our Board of Directors, your volunteer spirit is admired and greatly appreciated!
We invite all of our community volunteers to join us for an evening honoring your service to Forest Heights at our annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception to be held on April 12, 2013 at the Paragon Restaurant in the Pearl District. If you have been a volunteer in the past year, please send your email address and contact information to us at: contactus@fhhoa.com If you would like to nominate someone that you believe has been an exceptional community volunteer, please tell us all about them! Simply fill out a brief description of the contributions this individual has made to Forest Heights. Send your feedback to: Nominate a Volunteer
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Meet the
CANDIDATES
your forest heights hoa board candidates for 2013 CANDIDATE NAME DONALD CIFFONE Background I’ve been living in Portland for the past nineteen. Laurelhurst on the East side for eighteen years and now in Forest Heights for the past year. Father of three grown sons, grandfather of two boys and two girls, all of whom live in California. A retired widow. Moved to Forest heights for a change, and because I wanted a more quiet and beautiful place to live out the twilight of my remaining years. Born in New York City, entered the Air Force and served in Korea to get the GI Bill and attend college. After the service, I’ve spent the rest of my life on the West coast in Washington, California and Oregon. Candidate Experience Worked as a research engineer for thirty-three years. Retired from NASA as the Chief of the Advanced Systems Research Office. Authored many articles for scientific journals, was a Distinguished Lecturer and Associate Fellow for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Received several meritorious awards including being asked to give a presentation in Europe at an international meeting on cerebral
blood flow about my research at the Stanford University Hospital. Taught math and physics at both the high school and college levels. Was a Loaned Executive from NASA to The United Way of Santa Clara, California. BS in Aeronautical Engineering, University of Washington, 1960, MS in Aeronautics & Astronautics, Stanford University, 1969, MA in Spirituality, Santa Clara University, 1994 Volunteer work includes coaching youth sports and managing a community water system in the Santa Cruz mountains. Candidate Statement Since I am now retired, and have more free time, I would like to be useful by helping others and the community in which I live. I believe that I have been blessed with many gifts and life experiences, and would like to share them in any way that I might, to help keep this community looking beautiful and being peaceful, and in the process to get to know more of the folks in Forest Heights. My experience in management and leadership roles at all levels, my volunteer work (much of which could not be listed above due to lack of space) at all levels, will be valuable in working cooperatively with other folks here in Forest Heights to keep our living space the serene and beautiful place that it is.
CANDIDATE NAME PAMELA MORRIS Background My husband and I moved to Portland from Arlington, Virginia four years ago to help with our grandson, whose mother runs Nike's US program for addressing physical inactivity in children and whose father is a developmental economist around the world. I am a child of the Northwest, who always dreamed of returning here, and Portland reminds me of the Seattle of my youth. We chose Forest Heights because it is a physically beautiful neighborhood, it has a diversity of ages and backgrounds, and it is close in, convenient, and safe. It was a happy surprise to discover that it is also a community that fosters a sense of community. Candidate Experience I am a graduate of Wellesley College. I worked for several years as a college placement officer before having two daughters. During their early school years, I volunteered as a room mother. When they were a bit older and in school, I attended George Mason University College of Law, and I then worked for over 20 years as a civilian attorney for the Department of the Navy. Sixteen of those years were as a senior environmental counsel, so I have many years of continued on page 9 Page 8
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experience in working with federal and state regulators. For the last four years, my volunteering has been limited to working with my grandson, but he is now in school, and I have the time to devote to other interests. My husband and I enjoy City Club of Portland as one way to keep up with local issues. Candidate Statement I believe that the biggest issue facing any community as nice as Forest Heights is maintaining something that works. We are very lucky to have great trails, a playground that is alive with children, a park that is used by young and old, and a neighborhood school filled with children eager to learn. I am somewhat wary, however, of adding additional amenities, which may lead to unintended results and require neighbors to pay for facilities that benefit only a few. At the same time, I have been struck by how little the City of Portland offers Northwest residents, compared, for example, to our neighbors in Washington County, and believe this is a matter to be addressed by the Northwest Neighborhood Associations.
CANDIDATE NAME GALEN NOLL Background My wife and I lived in the Pearl District of NW Portland for the last three years and moved to Forest Heights last June. Our son Shea is an active fifteen month old who loves the children’s park and all the holiday activities at our community center. Our dog Marley quickly adapted to his new backyard; made a few canine friends and enjoyed the brief dusting of snow this winter. We have become close to neighbor-
hood families and enjoy having dinner parties. Our entire family loves this community! Candidate Experience My wife and I have lived and traveled throughout the world. We both have college degrees. We volunteer our time and donate our money to local charities, from The Friendly House to CHAP to Friends of Trees. We own two small businesses—IC @ Keller Williams Realty and ASULA Chiropractic & Wellness Center—and are members of the Pearl District Business Association. We love to ski Mt. Hood and stay on a family farm in Hood River. We have a home in Cannon Beach that we share with friends to enjoy those NW winter storms. We understand the importance of community and how fortunate we are to live here. Candidate Statement I would like to be helpful in preserving the integrity of the Forest Heights community for the current and future homeowners (and their families). My real estate profession provides a natural comparison between HOA rules and the freedom of homeowners as it relates to value. As an owner of two small businesses, I have insight into various functions of efficient and effective business strategies that could be useful as a member of the Board and to the community at large. Thank you for the opportunity to apply.
CANDIDATE NAME JAMIE O’HALLOREN Background I was born and raised in Portland, and can’t imagine living anywhere else. My hus-
band Patrick has lived here in Forest Heights for 20 years, and when we married in 2007, my daughter and I joined him. Patrick is a Pediatric Urologist and he has two teenage sons; my daughter is a 5th grader at Forest Park Elementary. Both Patrick and I have dedicated our lives to taking care of others, and we are quite proud of our little blended family. We value learning and between the two of us, we have more than 20 years of advanced education beyond college. That’s a lot of schooling, but we both love it! Experience I have a masters degree in counseling psychology and will finish my PhD in health psychology by the fall of 2013. I worked at OHSU as a manager and computer support analyst for nine years before opening up my private counseling practice in 2004. In 2008 I started a multidisciplinary health and wellness clinic in NW Portland: it houses counselors, naturopaths, massage therapists and an acupuncturist. I have volunteered my time at numerous social service agencies in the greater Portland area, and also at Forest Park Elementary. I am actively involved in my community and am always seeking out ways that I can help other people. Statement I love Forest Heights and take great pride in our community. As a counselor I have excellent interpersonal and mediating skills, which would be beneficial as a Board member. I believe in fairness and hearing all sides as problems are discussed and solved. I am detail-oriented and conscientious, and would consider it a great honor to serve on the Board and advocate for the members of our wonderful neighborhood.
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Upcoming Community Events Meet the Candidates and Tract R Open House Date: Saturday, April 6th Time: 10:00 am to Noon Location: FHHOA Office
FHHOA Volunteer Reception Date: Friday, April 12th Time: 6:00 pm Location: Paragon Restaurant
We want to hear from you!
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he Forest Heights community is an eclectic mixture of cultures speaking dozens of languages, if not more, and celebrating many wonderful traditions throughout the year. We’d like to know more about these traditions, holidays and customs that are practiced by those who call Forest Heights home. If you or someone you know observes a unique tradition or holiday and would like to educate the larger community (via this newsletter and on our website) on its origins, practices and history, please contact Kim Monaco, Communications, Marketing and Special Events Coordinator at: kmonaco@fhhoa.com. Your contributions will go a long way in establishing Forest Heights as one of the most culturally diverse neighborhoods in Portland, and will also assist the HOA in the planning of our annual International Festival. Thank you for your consideration!
Meet the Physician Date: April 18th & April 24th Time: 3:30 to 5:00 pm Location: Legacy Medical Group at the Village Center (see page 17)
Wine and Real Estate Date: Thursday, April 18th Time: 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Location: Kaer Property Group (see page 7)
Audubon Society Native Plant Sale Date: April 20th—21st Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Location: 5151 NW Cornell Road
Forest Heights Book Club Meets April 25th In a small fictional town on the Oregon coast there are love affairs and almost-love-affairs, mystery and hilarity, bears and tears, brawls and boats, a garrulous logger and a silent doctor, rain and pain, Irish immigrants and Salish stories, mud and laughter. There's a Department of Public Works that gives haircuts and counts insects, a policeman addicted to Puccini, a philosophizing crow, beer and berries. An expedition is mounted, a crime committed, and there's an unbelievably huge picnic on the football field. Babies are born. A car is cut in half with a saw. A river confesses what it's thinking. Read the Oregonlive book review. Please join us for our book club discussion of Mink River on Thursday, April 25th!
All are welcome! Forest Heights Book Club
What: Forest Heights Book Club
Date: Thursday, April 25th Time: 5:00 to 6:00 pm Location: Village Center Starbucks
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Please join us! What: Meet the FHHOA Board Candidates & Tract R Open House Date: Saturday, April 6th Time: 10:00 am Location: FHHOA Office
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n Saturday, April 6th, we invite Forest Heights community members to "Meet the Candidates" running for the FHHOA Board of Directors. Come introduce yourself to the four candidates running for two open seats on the FHHOA Board! With the Annual Meeting coming up next month, we want to give Forest Heights residents the opportunity to meet the candidates and talk with them personally regarding matters that are important to our community. Please join us this Saturday, April 6th at 10:00 am at the HOA office for coffee, light refreshments and camaraderie with your neighbors. Learn more about the candidates here Also taking place during the open house will be the presentation of two new proposals for Tract R that are currently being considered by the board. Both submissions take a minimalist approach to development and have the primary goal of creating usable park space in the Tract R area with minimal ongoing maintenance expenses. Additionally, both project options can be funded with current Forest Heights funds (primarily due to cost savings in 2012). You can read more about the Tract R proposals here. If you cannot attend the open house, please view the Tract R proposals and submit feedback via the Forest Heights HOA website.
Audubon Society Native Plant Sale What: Native Plant Sale When: April 20 and 21, 2013 10 AM to 4 PM Where: 5151 NW Cornell Road, Portland, OR Spring is sprouting and blooming, once again, at the Portland Audubon Native Plant Sale! All gardeners are welcome as we are eager to help you celebrate the growing season. Over 100 species of Oregon wildflowers, shrubs, and trees will be available to enhance your yard, woodland, or stream bank. Special shopping lists for shade, sun, butterflies, and hummingbirds are available as well as on-site plant experts to answer your questions. Page 11
FROM THE MANAGERS DESK Have you got a question about Forest Heights? Are you curious about things going on in our community? Do you have questions about issues that impact Forest Heights? If you are wondering about something, chances are others in our community are curious about the same thing, so do us all a favor and send in your questions. Email questions to contactus@fhhoa.com Questions received by the 10th of each month will be answered in the next month’s
Changes and Opportunities
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ver the years, much has been written on the subject of the spring season symbolizing change—both physically and metaphorically. Here in Forest Heights we have many brilliant visual reminders that we’re embarking on a new season: the impressive plum tree blossoms along Mill Ridge (see above photo) daffodils and crocus in our neighbors yards and the occasional ten minute appearance of the sun. There are, however, many other changes taking place in Forest Heights that are not as visible to the naked eye. This month I’d like to highlight some of those changes:
Time of Transition Molly Oliver, FHHOA Compliance Coordinator since 2010, has resigned from her position to move on to a new opportunity. In her tenure, Molly was instrumental in streamlining the Architectural Review Process, ARC Guidelines and Applications and also provided educational newsletter content relating to compliance issues. Molly worked closely with our homeowners to ensure their home improvement projects met the unique standards of our community—she will be missed, but
please join me in wishing Molly all the best in her new endeavors! Regarding the position of Compliance Coordinator, we are currently seeking a candidate who is experienced in Homeowners Association and Compliance related activities. In the interim, our current office staff, along with myself, will be absorbing Molly’s duties.
Opportunities for volunteers Volunteerism is at the root of most communities like Forest Heights. If it weren’t for the dedicated few, projects and decisions would be made without community input, expenses would be significantly higher due to additional staff, and the community could lose its personal touch. Having said that, some of our committees are starting to wear thin and we are in need of refreshing them with new spirit and ideas. Our current committees are:
Budget and Finance Focuses on the finances and budgeting of the association.
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Community Activities Focuses on planning community events and spirit building initiatives.
Parks & Recreation Focuses on parks and usage.
Go Green/G2/Trails Focuses on the natural common areas, landscaping and trails. If you are interested in participating on any of these committees, either as a one-time volunteer or joining a committee, please let me know. In addition to committee work, we are currently looking for volunteer(s) to assist in the following noncommittee projects:
Zip Car | Car-to-Go There are two companies in the Portland area that provide cars for “on-demand” rental. Basically, these companies have parking spaces & cars strategically placed throughout the Portland area. Individuals can rent these cars by the hour or by the day. The Security, Safety, and Transportation Committee has launched an initiative to try to bring one of these companies to Forest Heights. If this is a service you think you would use, please help us out by sending an email to these companies: info@zipcar.com and Portland@car2go.com.
Community Events and Sponsorships This year, we are trying something a little different in hopes of improving the financial sustainability for some of our key events. Among the many ideas generated to accomplish this, we would like to offer corporate sponsorships for organizations that could benefit by some additional exposure in the Forest Heights community. If you own a business and/or know of one that would like to partner in our Fourth of July festivities, International Fall Festival or even sponsor a concert in the park, please contact me.
• Create/build a historical timeline of Forest Heights
• Assist us with building a photo
~Jennifer Callaghan, FHHOA General Manager ~
database (ideal for a teenager looking for volunteer hours!)
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The new phone books are here! The new phone books are here!
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hat immortal declaration was gleefully spoken over thirty years ago by Navin Johnson, aka actor Steve Martin, in the now dated movie "The Jerk”. Those six words were symbolic of Navin’s foray into existentialism, having come to believe that he was “finally a somebody”, given the fact that his name appeared in the phone book.
name in print, we do ask everyone to “be a somebody” and bring in or recycle the phone books from your mailboxes, front or side yards, doors/porches, or wherever the books were dropped on your property. If you observe “ganged” phone books near your mailboxes, as photographed on this page, please work with your neighbors to bring in the phone books. If you do not wish to receive the phone book in the future, you can opt out of home delivery. Simply visit the Yellow Pages website and select the book(s) you do not wish to receive. See instructions below.
As many of you may be aware, the new phone books arrived in Forest Heights several weeks ago. And while you may not be as excited as Navin Johnson to see your
Thanks for doing your part to keep the neighborhood free from debris and litter. ~ Forest Heights HOA Office ~
HOW YOU CAN OPT OUT OF RECEIVING PHONE BOOKS 1. Go to www.yellowpagesoptout.com 2. Click the ‘register’ link in the upper right corner (you must register first before you can “opt out” of phone book deliveries) 3. After you complete the registration process, you will be emailed a password. Login to your Yellow Pages account using the password that was sent to you via email 4. On the ‘opt out’ page, click the publications you DO NOT want to receive. A confirmation email will be sent to you via email
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Thinking of Repainting Your Home? The Board has recently approved a new paint policy. Basically, paint color approvals are valid for 10 years. If you wish to repaint the same color within the 10 year window, simply complete the appropriate application and the project will be approved, no fee required, If it has been longer than 10 years, the committee will need to re-review the color selection and will base their decision to approve or disprove on the following:
• Compatibility with the basic style of the house
• Compatibility with the adjacent houses
• Variety and liveliness of streetscape
• Freshness of chosen colors in keeping with current color palette options at time of application
Please Note: Mailbox & Post Survey Underway Association staff has begun documenting the condition of mailboxes and mailbox posts as a prelude to enforcing new mailbox standards adopted by the Board of Directors in March of 2012. Staff will be noting the condition of mailboxes as well as whether the mailbox post needs cleaning, repair or replacement. Once the survey is complete, the association will communicate with owners whose mailboxes and/ or posts need attention. Now is the perfect time to inspect your own mailbox and post for issues relating to the condition of your mailbox and post. Please review the new mailbox standards to familiarize yourself with the HOA guidelines. If you have questions about your mailbox or what may be required to replace or repair your mailbox or post, call the HOA office at: 503.297.9400 or reach us by email: contactus@fhhoa.com
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Easter Egg Hunt 2013 Recap Thanks to everyone who came out for the Easter Egg Hunt! Here are a few photos highlighting this year’s hunt. Check the HOA website on April 2nd for more Easter Egg Hunt photos!
Q: How many warbler bird whistles were handed out at this year’s egg hunt? A: 432...now that’s something to tweet about!
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New Physician Meet & Greet Sessions at Legacy Medical Group—Forest Heights
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orest Heights residents, come meet the newest Forest Heights physician! Dr. Supriya Kulkarni will be making her introduction to the Forest Heights community at two “Meet and Greet” sessions in April and May of 2013. Dr. Kulkarni, board-certified in internal medicine, is a primary care physician with Legacy Medical Group—Forest Heights. Her clinical interests include preventative medicine and chronic diseases, especially diabetes and hypertension. Come meet Dr. Kulkarni at one of the following sessions:
• April 17th 3:30 to 5:00 | April 24th 3:30 to 5:00 • May 1st 3:30 to 5:00 | May 8th 3:30 to 5:00 In July of this year, Legacy Medical Group—Forest Heights will be adding two new physicians to their staff. On July 1st, 2013 Heather Larson, MD will be joining the team. Dr. Larson is a Board Certified Pediatrician who is relocating from New York. She attended Medical School at Emory University and did her Pediatric Residency at NYU. She is been in private practice since 2008. On July 29th, 2013 Gillian Piro, MD will be joining the team. Dr. Piro is also a Pediatrician. She attended Medical School at the University of Texas at Houston and will be completing her Pediatric Residency in June 2013. If anyone has questions or would like more information, please contact RaeLynn Dieter at 503-415-4079
Find us on Facebook! Did you know that Forest Heights Homeowners Association has a Facebook page? Look for us next time you’re updating your status and “like” our page! When you become a fan of our page, you’ll be able to see updates from the HOA and keep up-to-date on what’s happening in the neighborhood. And don’t worry, we’re sensitive of your time and only post important information like event or HOA notices, weather related or time sensitive messages and monthly newsletter announcements. Come, let’s be friends!
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BABYSITTING BABYSITTER Responsible 12 year old girl available for babysitting in the Forest Heights Neighborhood. I am Red Cross-certified and love kids! Call Abby at 503-292-7744. BABYSITTING SERVICE Hello! My name is Jarrett Gold, I am 16, and a sophomore at Lincoln High School. I am Red Cross certified and can take care of any age group of children. I can also take care of any pets or other things needed. I am very responsible and I have had past experience taking care of children and feel very confident in doing so. I was a counselor at outdoor school and took care of children for a week. I had a lot of fun and built leadership skills. I can also help tutor children with their schooling if needed. I can babysit children during the week or weekends. With summer coming up, I am free anytime, and am willing to take any time slots. I enjoy children and I am eager to help take care of them. You can contact me at 503-922-9900. Thank you! BABYSITTING SERVICE My name is Kendall and am 13 years old. I live in Forest Heights and an Red Cross CPR certified. My parents will drive me to residences in the neighborhood. I can be reached at 503-780-1890/503-706-0348, and charge $5.00/hr. Babysitter, Petsitter and/or House-sitter for Hire! I am exactly what you're looking for! I promise! My name is Jamie Huggins and I live up here off Devoto. I have about 3 years experience with other families (including nannying for one of them for about a year) and I also have 4 younger siblings that I've helped raise over the years. I have many of my own pets including a dog and a ferret:). I am 20 years old, I drive and have my own car (a safe Jeep Cherokee). I am currently studying business administration at PCC Rock Creek, however I do have flexible hours. I am willing to watch any age (child and/or pet) I’m able to drive to and from practices/school/doctors appointments -whatever you need. I can also cook. I charge a flat rate of 12/hr (unless you have upwards of 10 babies, then my rate might go up ;D). We can negotiate for pet and house-sitting rates. I have great references that can be provided upon request! Fun and outgoing! Stern but kind. I love both kids and animals more than you can imagine!! The best way to contact me is through e-mail: jamiehuggins@hotmail.com. I usually respond within the hour. Hope to hear from you soon! BABYSITTER/PET SERVICES AVAILABLE Hi my name is Haley and I am a sophomore in high school. I am offering babysitting and pet services. I am Red Cross certified for CPR. I have been a camp counselor for ages 2-12, a mother’s helper for a 1 year old, and a sitter for school age children. My parents are available to drive me anywhere in the neighborhood. I love kids and am very patient with them! I currently charge $10 per hour. My pet services are as follows: Grooming and sitting. Grooming would be available at my own home where a grooming center is available. I currently charge $20 per full day/night sitting and grooming cost varies by size and coat length. References are available. Email: sunrisepetcare@hotmail.com or call 503.863.6673 Responsible, Fun Babysitter Available I am an 8th grader at ACCESS Academy and I am Red Cross Certified. I have 2 years of experience and love kids of all ages. I'm also good with pets, and can help kids with their homework. I'm also able to cook meals. My rate is $5 per hour for one child, additional rates available upon request. I have excellent references available upon request. Call 503-291-1249 or email me at katherine.m.renner@gmail.com. Babysitter--Certified, Reliable, Fun! Hi! I'm Julia Renner, a junior at St. Mary's Academy, and I have 6 years' experience babysitting as well as working with kids at camp. I am Red Cross CPR/First Aid certified and excellent with all ages as well as families with pets, and am also able to do housework/chores. Flexible rates; outstanding references available upon request. Call (503) 291-1249 or email juliarenner@comcast.net. Babysitter Hunting? Got one or more 1-6 year olds? Look no further! My name is Claire Jackson, I’m a sophomore at Lincoln High School, and I am here to tell you your kids are safe in my hands. But there’s no reason for you to trust me on the spot, so don’t be shy to call me at the phone number indicated at the bottom of the advertisement. Living in Forest Heights makes for easy access to any one of your homes, so don’t be shy to call me last minute late Saturday night, as long as you call I will do my best to make it over to your house just in time to make it to that movie you were dying to see. Yours truly, Claire Jackson (503) 803-7881 BABYSITTING Tess Pauken, babysitting, age 13, Red Cross certified, $5.00/hr., Responsible & reliable. Contact:503-297-4007 or email: camoritz26@gmail.com EXPERIENCED NANNY Experienced nanny for many families in Forest Heights. Flexible availability. Reliable transportation and perfect driving record. Many references. Part time preferable. Phone Jocelyn at: 503-459-9443. CERTIFIED BABYSITTER I'm Jaclyn and I am a responsible 13 year old. I have been certified through the Red Cross Babysitting Class. I am capable of helping kids with homework as well. I am available to babysit on the weekends and Holiday Breaks. I am also very good with dogs and cats. My rate is $5/hour. Contact me at my mom's cell 602-809-0917 or email: flood.noreen@gmail.com EXPERIENCED BABYSITTER Searching for a reliable, experienced, and fun-loving babysitter? My name is Annika Hansteen Izora and I’m 17 years old. I’ve been babysitting for four years, and with four younger siblings; I know how to take on any handful. I’m certified in Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED, with experience in caring for children of all ages. Above all, I love kids and I understand what it means to keep them safe and happy. Please contact me and we can have a chance to get to know each other. Call 503-705-6481, weekends only
PET/PLANT CARE Professional Pet Sitter/Dog Walker Professional pet care when you cannot be there. Insured and bonded, pet first aid certified. Administer meds, give shots and lots of love. When you hire me, I am the only one who does the job. I do not contract out any work. I also do overnights. Call Candis at 503-246-7559 or email me at candisc@comcast.net. For more information about me, my rates, and policies, check out my website: http://www.noplacelikehomeforpets.com/ PET CARE Responsible 12 year old girl who loves to care for your pets. I am available to walk, play with, feed or care for while you are at work or away. All types of animals, birds or fish are acceptable. Please call to schedule your pet care. Manoy 503-203-1787 PET CARE / PLANT WATERING Responsible 13 and 16 year old brothers will provide excellent nurture for your pets and plants. In the last five years we have cared for numerous neighborhood pets, watered an abundance of vegetation and provided many dogs a daily walk. References available. Call Reid or Trent at: 503-203-1491 Experienced Pet and Plant Sitter Very responsible 13 year old girl with lots of experience. I can walk, feed and play with, clean up after and care for your pets. I have lived with cats, dogs, hamsters, fish and snails and have taken care of cats, dogs, guinea pigs, birds, fish and many other animals. I will also water plant. I have excellent references available upon request. Call 503.291.1249 or email katherine.m.renner@gmail.com PET CARETAKER Hello, my name is Emily Wu! I'm a Junior at Lincoln High School, and am extremely fond of animals. I would love to care for your pet (or that precious hydrangea!) while you are away. I have two dogs myself, and a lot of experiences with pets. I charge low rates, and will shower your animal with lots of loving. You can contact me at (503-490-9543) or email me at emilywui@gmail.com.
TUTORING TUTORING Tutoring, all ages, Math, English, French, SAT prep, homework help for learning challenged. Experienced certified teacher. I travel to you. Excellent Forest Heights references. Please contact Sarah at sarahwannell@hotmail.com or 503 313 1216 CERTIFIED READING THERAPIST Private sessions to improve your child's reading skills. Call for information or to schedule an evaluation. Caren 503-327-8046 or cbcohen@hotmail.com MATH & HEBREW LESSONS Math lessons: Experienced math teacher (all levels) with Bachelors degree in math. Hebrew lessons: Native Hebrew speaker experienced in Hebrew teaching. Please contact Aya at: 971-227-0555
MUSIC GUITAR LESSONS Classically trained guitarist now accepting new students; can teach any style of guitar Friendly, enthusiastic and easy going Forest Heights resident.. Open to teaching theory to non-guitarists. Music reading taught to every student, any age and skill welcome. Rates available upon request. Rory Kenner (360) 510-0096 rory.kenner@gmail.com LOOKING TO LIVEN UP YOUR NEXT DINNER OR COCKTAIL PARTY? Pianist available to play background music for your next event. Genre of music can be discussed. Has had 11+ years of piano experience. References available upon request. $50/hr. Christina Seung 503.320.4296 Email: christinabean13@gmail.com PIANO AND FLUTE LESSONS Children and adult lessons available. Start a new hobby or pick up where you left off as a child. I travel to you. Well-established local business with outstanding Forest Heights' references. Contact Sarah at 503 313 1216; sarahwannell@hotmail.com. PIANO LESSONS Concert pianist teaches your child the art and technique of the piano. Over 10 years of teaching experience. My home or yours. Contact Lydia: 503/292 6868 or by email:lydiabg@hotmail.com GUITAR LESSONS Hi my name is Michaela and I am 17 years old and have lived in Forest Heights most of my life. I am looking for work with pet-sitting, house sitting, babysitting, dog walking or driving children to appointments/sports. I can also assist with grocery shopping, errands, etc. I have a reliable car and good driving record. $12.00 an hour, can negotiate for house and pet sitting. For caring reliable help call me at 503 737 4845 or e-mail me at Michaelalhs@gmail.com.
FOR RENT FOREST HEIGHTS TOWNHOUSE FOR RENT. Charming townhouse in a small townhouse setting. Spacious 1600 sq. ft. with a great hall first floor including a vaulted ceiling living room, dining room, 1/2 bath, gourmet kitchen with all appliances, and a full sized laundry room set. Upstairs has two large bedrooms with connected bathrooms and a spacious loft to be used as a den or office. The connected garage includes storage space and room for two cars. There is a lovely swimming pool available for the residents, and the property is within walking distance of the Forest Heights Commercial Center, and shuttle service to light rail is available. Rate:$1,950 per month. For more information call owners Colleen Lamont or Frank Weigel at 503-970-7406
Here’s a snapshot of FHHOA activities and meetings for the month of April. Print and keep this calendar in a handy spot so you’ll have access to what’s happening in your community.
APRIL 2013 Sunday
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Safety, Streetscape and Transportation 11:30 am
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Go Green Committee 6:00 pm
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Architectural Review Committee 9:00 am
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Parks and Recreation Committee 4:30 pm 7
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Board of Directors 6:00 pm
Community Activities Committee 6:00 pm
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Budget & Finance Committee 6:00 pm
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Architectural Volunteer Reception Review Committee at the Paragon 9:00 am 6:00 pm
Wine & Real Estate 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm Kaer Property Group at the Village Center
Forest Heights Book Club 5:00 to 6:00 pm VC Starbucks
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Open House: Meet the Boar Candidates and Tract R Presentations 10:00 am FHHOA Office