ASK THE MANAGER This month GM Stephen Herr talks about trees and views.
SWEET AMBROSIA Sweet Ambrosia bakes up more than the usual suspects.
GREEN RESOLUTIONS
REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONS
The Go Green committee suggests green resolutions for the coming new year.
FHHOA seeks new members for its Board of Directors.
pinnacle press NEWS FROM THE MANAGERS DESK: A YEAR IN REVIEW The Forest Heights Homeowners Association started the year with a discussion on the restoration options for Forest Heights‘ featured landmark, Mill Pond. After months of studying the issue, we ended the year with consensus to dredge the pond in 2011. The current dredging timeline is scheduled for July 5th to September 2nd, assuming the dredging and restoration costs align with the projected budget. Later this winter I plan to publish a complete project outline for the dredging and restoration work that will be performed on the pond. We might even have a community contest to guess when the pond water will return to its natural level. My current projection is September 7th. In conjunction with the Mill Pond restoration project, the board established a task force to develop a recreational landscape plan for Tract R, the 2 acres of open space adjacent (east) to the pond. Currently, a landscape architect is developing conceptual ideas for this space and will present these ideas to the task force in January.
NEWS AT FOREST HEIGHTS
Early in 2010 the board, with help from the G2 Committee, negotiated a new environmentally friendly (green) landscape contract with Willamette Landscaping. Jointly we are all committed to reducing our water consumption, working on sustainable landscape practices and providing exemplary service to our community. During mid-year 2010, lot 265 was improved and the community now enjoys a nicely landscaped site to view the Tualatin Valley and coastal range to the west. Please take time to walk to this site, sit on a bench and witness our seasonal sunsets. Your board remains committed to the enhancement of our community, being stewards of your assessments and continues to think to the future in regards to services this community desires. In that vein, the association recently established a new banking and investment relationship with SmartStreet Bank, a division of the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) based in Georgia. With this banking change the association has consolidated its bank accounts, increased the interest Continued on page 2 →
JANUARY•2011
W H AT ’ S I N S I D E From the Managers Desk
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Request for Board Nominations
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Ask the Manager: Trees and Views
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Upcoming Community Events
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Compliance Corner: Holiday Lights
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Go Green: New Year’s Resolutions
10-11
Native Tree & Shrub Planting Event
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Merchant Profile: Sweet Ambrosia
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Holiday Tree Lighting Recap 13 Semi-Annual Dues Reminder
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FROM THE MANAGERS DESK Continued from page 1
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 | 2010 Eric Butterfield—President Michael Fletcher—Vice President Sherrill Corbett—Secretary Ric Barton—Treasurer Stuart Roberts Mark Sanzone Joseph Schutz
Association Staff Stephen K. Herr—General Manager email: sherr@fhhoa.com Sharon Aiger—Office Administrator email: saiger@fhhoa.com Molly McManus Oliver—Compliance Coordinator email: moliver@fhhoa.com Kimberly Monaco—Marketing, Communications & Event Coordinator email: kmonaco@fhhoa.com Richard Metzger—Maintenance Supervisor
yield on the reserve accounts, reduced annual service fees by $5,000 and administrative tasks to the association. Additionally, homeowners can now pay their bi-annual dues online using either credit cards, a one time funds transfer or ACH. Hopefully, in the near future, owners can review their account balance/status online. In December the association office converted to a new association management software and the January assessments were mailed by this system in a new format. This new software will streamline our bookkeeping efforts and refine the office procedures creating greater efficiencies. With these and other future operational changes it is our hope that potential assessment increases will be lessened or avoided. Also in December, the board secured a new multi-year office lease at the Village Center (VC), with the VC owners agreeing to continue to host the annual Halloween Party and Holiday Tree Lighting events for our community. Please mark May 3rd on your 2011 calendar for the Annual HOA Meeting. Call for Board of Directors nominations just started, so it‘s not too late for you to volunteer your expertise to our community. Please contact Nominating Chair Joe Schutz (Jfreischuetz@comcast.net) if you are interested in being a board candidate.
a permanent office in the Village Center, and helped build the structure for our self-managed community. Her attention to detail and knowledge of our community will be missed. She has left some really big shoes to fill. Until her replacement is hired, the office has delegated her responsibilities to the remaining staff. We are all learning new procedures and office tasks and I sincerely appreciate your patience as we work through this transition period. I anticipate having a new administrator hired by the end of January. We wish Sharon all the best in her future endeavors and hope that she comes back to visit us now and then. Will heartfelt thanks Forest Heights bids her farewell. We look forward to establishing new priorities and goals for 2011 and hope that you will volunteer some of your time to our community. There are currently eight volunteer committees that work to enhance the quality of life here at Forest Heights. Make a new year‘s resolution and volunteer for a committee. May the new year bring you peace and happiness.
Stephen Herr General Manager FHHOA
Lastly, Sharon Aiger, Forest Heights Homeowners Association Office Administrator, resigned effective December 31, 2010. She started her employment with the association over six years ago, long before we had Page 2
EVENT UPDATE: HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE A SUCCESS!
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he Holiday Food Drive at Forest Park Elementary was a huge success! With the help of students, families, and the Forest Heights community, we collected enough food and cash donations to prepare 50 (heavy) boxes of food—more than ever before! Our goal was to feed 50 families for the two weeks of winter break. Not only did we succeed, but we had a $100 gift card left over which we gave to the principal of Harvey Scott Elementary for a family in need. She told us of two families who are without homes, and the donation and food would help them greatly.
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The Forest Park PTA/Community Outreach would like to thank everyone for your generous giving. The holidays were much brighter in NE Portland for 50 families because of you! ~Forest Park PTA/Community Outreach~
FHHOA RATES!
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REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONS FHHOA Board Seeks New Members for its Board of Directors
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orest Heights is governed by a seven (7) member Board of Directors, each of whom serves for a three year term. The three year terms are staggered so that each year new board members join as the most senior board members‘ terms expire. In May, three (3) board members‘ terms expire, and the board is seeking their replacements. The annual board member election will be held May 3rd, the first Tuesday in May, in conjunction with the Annual Meeting. At this time, we are recruiting candidates to run for the three (3) board member positions. A Nominating Committee has been assigned the task of recruiting/coordinating candidates and answering any questions you might have.
Schedule for Nominees •
January/February 2011 Decide on candidacy (self-nominated or nominated by another). Contact Chair, Joe Schutz ASAP.
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March 2011 Candidate profile and statements will be published in the FHHOA Newsletter. Deadline 2/15.
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April 2011 Candidate statements will be published in the FHHOA Newsletter and proxy will be distributed via the annual mailing. Deadline 3/15.
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Participate in a ―Meet the Candidates‖ open forum at Forest Heights Elementary (date TBD)
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May 3, 2011 Annual Meeting. Candidate statement and election.
Requirements for Nominees Nominees should be members in good standing of Forest Heights with a desire to actively participate in guiding and providing direction for our community. Previous board service is desirable, but not necessary. If elected you will be expected to: •
prepare for and attend monthly board meetings
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participate in study sessions, evaluate subjects in an objective manner
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educate yourself on homeowners associations
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support the will of the majority of the board.
An ability to communicate and work with others is, of course, helpful. Please refer to the FHHOA Board Meeting Goals, Objectives, and Code of Ethics and Conduct.
To nominate yourself or someone else Please contact me directly at jfreischuetz@comcast.net or by phone at 503-780-4677(cell). If you have any questions, please feel free to talk to me, your Nominating Committee Chair, current Board Members, or FHHOA Staff directly. You can also send your nomination to the FHHOA staff at contactus@fhhoa.com. Nominations will be closed March 15, 2010 (except for write-in candidates and nominations from the floor at the Annual Meeting). I will contact every interested party directly, to get you started. Joseph Schutz FHHOA Director Nominating Committee Chair jfreischuetz@comcast.net
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“Curiosity is idle only to those who fail to realize that it may be a very rare and indispensable thing.” - James Harvey Robinson
Are you curious about things going on in our community? Do you ever wonder about something you see while walking or driving through
ASK THE MANAGER “I heard that the association has a rule to protect my view. How do I remedy a problem when a neighbor’s tree impinges on my view?”
our neighborhood? Do you have questions about issues that impact Forest Heights? Here’s your opportunity to get some answers! Our General Manager, Stephen Herr, will answer your questions about Forest Heights each month in this article. 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. If Manager Herr can’t answer the question, he’ll find someone who can! Please email your questions to contactus@fhhoa.com with “Ask the Manager” in the subject line. Questions received by the
10th
of each month will
be answered in the newsletter the following month.
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he governing documents of Forest Heights state that one of the many criteria that the Architectural Review Committee is to consider when approving plans is an owner‘s view. Section 7.4 of Article VII, Architectural Review Committee of the Declarations of Protective Covenants Conditions and Restrictions for Forest Heights (the ―Declaration‖), states: “Consideration
of siting, shape, size, color, design, height, solar access, impairment of the view from other Lots within Forest Heights, or other effect on the enjoyment of other Lots or the Common Areas, disturbance of existing terrain and vegetation and any other factors which the Architectural Review Committee reasonably believes to be relevant, may be taken into account by the Architectural Review Committee in determining whether or not to approve or condition its approval of any proposed Improvement.” Historically, the ARC has taken views into consideration when approving submitted plans. The ARC of Forest Heights has always focused on the design standards and aesthetics of
the community; in addition, they have been diligent in asking owners to reconsider planting(s) that might potentially impair a view as the landscape plantings mature. They have also encouraged homeowners adjacent to common areas to integrate (blend) their site landscaping with the common area natural landscape. Article V of the ARC Architectural Guidelines and Construction Regulations section 5.7 Views, states:
“Views of other property owners must be considered in all landscape designs. Size at full growth of all tree species must be considered in selecting trees. The ARC may request a property owner to trim, and keep trimmed, any trees that impinge on the views of others.” Trees existing on a lot prior to construction of a home are exempt from this requirement. If the ARC made view protection a condition of the original approved landscape plan, an impacted owner has the legal right as set forth in Article XI, Section 11.7 of the Declaration to seek direct legal redress against the offending owner. The Declaration provides: Page 6
“Nonexclusiveness and Accumulation of Remedies. An election by the Association to pursue any remedy provided for violation of this Declaration shall not prevent concurrent or subsequent exercise of another remedy permitted hereunder. The remedies provided in this Declaration are not exclusive but shall be in addition to all other remedies, including actions for damages and suits for injunctions and specific performance, available under applicable law to the Association. In addition, any aggrieved Owner may bring an action against another Owner or the Association to recover damages or to enjoin, abate, or remedy any violation of this Declaration by appropriate legal proceedings.” This section of the Declaration permits the impacted owner a private right of action to enforce the conditions of approval contained in a landscape or other ARC plan.
Prior to the institution of any claims, the association encourages owners to discuss view issues with their neighbor(s) in an effort to mediate the view impairment. Each view is different, so the solution may be as simple as trimming the tree or it may be difficult requiring removal and replanting with a more suitable plants. In working through the issues with your neighbors, please remember that Article VI Restrictions on Residential Lots section 6.14 Tree Removal, states that:
“No tree(s) with a diameter of six (6) inches or more, measured at a height of six (6) feet above ground level, may be removed without the prior written approval of the Architectural Review Committee.”
“to achieve a high standard of quality and assure harmony of external design with existing improvements.” Please contact the association should you have a view issue with your neighbor. We will investigate if the ARC conditioned the approved plan to protect your view or whether or not the current landscape plantings were ever approved by the ARC. With this information you will be in a better position to resolve your view impairment issue with your neighbor. ~Stephen Herr, FHHOA General Manager~
Today the ARC‘s focus remains the same; to protect the community‘s aesthetics and design standards that enhance our neighborhood. The ARC‘s purpose as defined in the Declaration is:
Forest Heights residents Jeffrey Miller and Tammy Dalton cordially invite you to a Winemaker Dinner at Fenouil with our Cerulean Skies Winery January 19, 2011 6:30-9:30pm Fenouil's Executive Chef Jake Martin has created a 4-course menu to be paired with Cerulean wines. Share a table with Cerulean's owners and winemaker, who will discuss the vineyards and winemaking process with you as you taste exquisite food and wine. There are limited seats available for $65 per person. Please make reservations through Fenouil at 503.525.2225. For questions, you may also call Tammy Dalton from Cerulean at 503.705.9840. Fenouil is located in the Pearl at 900 NW 11th Avenue. Cerulean wines are available for free delivery within Forest Heights. To order, call Jeff Miller at 503.333.9725. www.ceruleanwine.com Page 7
Upcoming Community Events Holiday Light Recycling You have until January 4th to recycle your old holiday lights! Location: Collection bins at Village Center Starbucks
Forest Park Elementary Auction Coming Up!
Holiday Tree Recycling Sunday, January 2 & Saturday, January 8th Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Location: Village Center Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 198
Kindergarten Round-Up Wednesday, January 26th Time: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Location: Forest Park Elementary
Forest Park Elementary Auction Saturday, January 29th Time: 5:00 pm Location: Multnomah Athletic Club
Our big auction night is coming up! Mark your calendars for Saturday, January 29th, 2011 and come help Forest Park Elementary with this annual fundraiser. The fun-filled event will include dinner, dessert and a disco! Proceeds directly benefit the students of Forest Park Elementary by paying for additional staff and programs. Our school is ranked as "exceptional" and we know that helps keep our neighborhood one of the best places to live, work and play. Why not join the fun and lend a hand to Forest Park Elementary by participating in the 2011 auction? Date: Saturday, January 29th Time: 5:00 pm Location: Multnomah Athletic Club Questions about the auction? Want to make a donation? Call Amy McMahon, 503-309-3164 or email at: amymcmahon1@comcast.net
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COMPLIANCE CORNER
ALL GOOD THINGS MUST COME TO AN END
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he holiday season brings with it many visual delights – colored lights and displays in front yards, wreaths on doors and indoor holiday trees decorated with ornaments. These decorations are fun, festive and create a sense of joy as we drive through the neighborhood. Flash forward to late January: the tree is dried out and a fire hazard, the wreath has turned brittle and the lights have lost some of their luster. While Forest Heights does not have specific regulations on how long holiday decorations can be left up, we do encourage owners to take down their decorations within a reasonable period of time. We also appreciate weather conditions can impact the timing of putting away items. Planning now can assure that those lights, decorations and ornaments are put away in a timely fashion.
Christmas trees deserve special mention. Please do not leave your spent Christmas tree on a porch, driveway or side yard. Various Boy Scout Troops have local tree recycling programs—in fact, two tree recycling events are being held at the Village Center in January (see below). Additionally, Walker Garbage Service can take your tree at no charge for trees cut up and put completely in the yard debris bin. A small fee will be initiated for trees left at the curbside on yard debris pick up days. Thanks for doing your part to usher in the New Year in Forest Heights!
Holiday Tree Recycling Boy Scout Troop 198 Founded 1950
Proudly serving Forest Heights & Neighbors for over 20 years!
Sunday Jan. 2nd & Saturday Jan 8th 9am - 4pm Have Us Pick up Your Tree at the Curb Leave donation under your door mat in plastic bag or Pre-schedule pick at www.Troop198.org/ You don‘t have to prepay for recycling with Troop 198 Suggested Donation: $10.00/tree, $2.00/wreath or
Drop-Off Your Tree
Forest Heights Village Center NW Miller Rd. & Mill Ridge Rd. Suggested Donation: $7.00/tree, $2.00/wreath 100% of all trees & wreaths are recycled & composted into mulch
Questions or to arrange pick up? www.Troop198.org/ or Call 503-799-3120 Page 9
I promise to make the world a better year! A N U P Dplace A T E Othis N SO LAR PA NELS YOUR NEIGHBORS’ VOICE
IN FOREST HEIGH As T youS think of
your New Year’s Resolutions, some to make and others to keep, here are a few more to consider
I promise to visit the local Farmer's Market Local farmers are vital to a green, sustainable future. A way to support your local farmers is to visit the farmer's markets. Portland is the land of farmer's markets - we have more than 30 in the metro area! Why not taste a freshly picked carrot or a tomato that ripened on the vine? Here are a couple of links with more information: Portland Farmers Market Oregon Farmers Market I promise to switch to a mulching lawn mower Wouldn't it be great to have a nicer lawn without increasing the amount of fertilizers while also reducing your carbon footprint? You can by simply switching to a mulching lawnmower. If you have a lawn service, ask your contractor to switch. Here's an article on the topic.
I promise to replace one landscape plant/tree with a friendlier alternative We love our plants here in the Northwest. We have a beautiful climate where all you do is stick something in the ground and stand back! However, some of us may be harboring invasive plant species
without even knowing it. There are friendlier plant alternatives for our yards, so why not try a replacement today? Here is a handy booklet that may motivate you. I promise to decrease my lawn watering by one day a week Did you know that frequent watering is the worst thing you can do for your lawn? Lesser and longer watering builds a healthy and deeper rooted system which is more beneficial to the grass. Maybe this is the summer you will consider looking at your lawn watering schedule. Here is a website with more information. I promise to help eliminate Energy Poverty Did you know that more than 2 billion people on this planet do not have access to energy? And a significant proportion of those that do usually do not have access to clean energy. You can do a lot to change those statistics and the simplest way is to give a micro or a nano loan. You got that right, a loan. It doesn‘t even require a charitable donation—simply a loan of $5 to $25! Here is a nonprofit dedicated to this issue.
I promise to teach my children to garden Children love to dig in the dirt. And gardening is quickly becoming a lost art. It‘s easy to start out with just a tomato in a container, or you can plant a garden to feed the family through the summer. Here is a great reference website, should you need to sharpen the hoe. I promise to switch to reusable grocery bags This may finally be the year when you can say "NONE" to the most often asked question ―paper or plastic?‖ Hopefully going to the farmer's market got rid of the other popular question, ―would you like fries with that?‖ I promise to switch to toilet paper with recycled content Did you know that standard toilet paper often contains fiber from virgin forests and sometimes even cotton? Wouldn't it be better if we used these resources when only absolutely required? Wouldn't it be better to stop flushing these valuable resources down the toilet? Choose to use toilet paper with recycled content. To learn more, here is a great website. Continued on page 11 → Page 10
I promise to make the world a better place this year! Continued from page 10
I promise to volunteer in my community. Our vibrant community needs you to maintain its vitality. We are a volunteer-based community. There is a committee for each and every aspect of our community resource and community life. An hour or two a month is all you need to make a difference. Various committees also execute task specific projects such as restoring our natural areas. Give your community a try. Here is the HOA website with information on volunteering.
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hroughout the years, human activities have contributed to changes in watersheds all over Oregon. Urban and suburban development has shrunk or eliminated streams, stream corridors and buffers, forcing polluted runoff directly into streams, and allowing invasive species to take over the landscape. Communities throughout the Portland metropolitan area, including Forest Heights, are teaming up with SOLV to keep the waters clean and flowing. We invite you and your neighbors to become involved in the health of the watershed where you live, where you work or where you play. The Go Green committee has joined the SOLV Team Up program and the West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District to make measureable improvements to the watershed health within Forest Heights. To that end, there will be a native tree and shrub planting event in the neighborhood on Saturday, February 26th. This is a great opportunity for families and students to learn more about the natural environment just outside their homes. Join us!
I promise to 'stand and stare' In all of this giving and doing for others, and the planet, please do not forget to make time for yourself. Here in Forest Heights, we are uniquely blessed with many opportunities to enjoy nature. Do take advantage of them? Have you explored our trails? Have you been up to lot 265 and watched the sun set over the coastal ranges? Or perhaps you may want to simply sit back and watch the seasons change. We hope to see you out and about!!
The G2 Committee wishes you and yours A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!! May your days be filled with joy and may you have the opportunity to share a smile every single day!
NEXT GO GREEN PLANTING EVENT FEBRUARY 26
REGISTER: Sign up for this event here VIEW: To learn more about SOLV‘s Team Up for Watershed Health program, view the video
FHHOA Natural Area Restoration Timeline SEP
2010
OCT
Awarded grant, removed invasive plants
NOV
DEC
2011
Harvest & plant willows
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
Plant trees & shrubs
~Devidas Gupta, Chair, GoGreen Committee~
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MERCHANT PROFILE
SWEET AMBROSIA
food of the gods
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ccording to Greek and Roman mythology, ambrosia was the food of the gods, thought to confer immortality. And according to Mary Ambrose, owner of Sweet Ambrosia Bakery and Cafe, the Greeks and Romans were definitely on to something. For over 5 years, Mary has been handcrafting all types of not-somythological but very-real-indeed concoctions at Sweet Ambrosia, located in the Village Center at Forest Heights. But don‘t let the name fool you: sweets are not the only items on the menu. While Sweet Ambrosia started out as a bakery only, it has now evolved into a full-service bakery, café and catering business. The decision to expand the business was born out of Mary‘s desire to fulfill the needs of the community. According to Mary, ―Many of my morning customers would come in for a breakfast muffin or pastry and lament the fact that there was nowhere in the neighborhood to go for lunch‖. From those comments, and Mary‘s desire to stretch her passion for pastries into the world of savories, a full lunch menu was created and includes soups, salads, quiches, grilled Panini and cold sandwiches, along with a children‘s menu sure to please the pickiest of eaters.
The success of the new lunch menu, along with continued feedback from customers, spurred Mary‘s creativity in menu planning and two new menus were developed: weekend breakfast and Friday/Saturday suppers. If you‘re a breakfast person, Sweet Ambrosia offers a variety of savory favorites like Eggs Benedict, scrambles (Greek, veggie, Denver and others) and the classic combination of eggs, bacon or sausage toast and potatoes. Sweet items include scones, muffins, pastries, banana bread and other seasonal treats. Brunches are also planned throughout the year to mark special occasions. The Friday/Saturday supper menu changes weekly and includes a number of options; roasted red snapper, artichoke chicken, southwest ravioli, shrimp scampi and chicken marsala crepes are just a few of the offerings. A full wine menu compliments dinner and supports the many wine tasting events hosted by Sweet Ambrosia throughout the year. Mary points out that many of the changes she has made to her business over the years have been in response to the ―kind-hearted and supportive community members that makes up Forest Heights‖. Says Mary, ―I‘ve been lucky to not only have my business in Forest
Heights, but I live here too, so it‘s a great comfort to know that my neighbors are also my customers. We‘ve become friends over the years and it‘s a nice feeling knowing that many of my neighbors are starting their day with one of my pastries, or enjoying a piece of pie or cake for dessert at night.‖ From the start, and throughout the growth of her business, Mary has continued to feed her passion for pastry—her first love—so on any given day, you‘ll find the pastry case at Sweet Ambrosia chock full of delicacies worthy of the gods: fruit or nut tartlets, fresh from the oven cookies, seasonal pies, three and four layer cakes of all varieties, her annual (and famous) Red Velvet cupcakes and more. With her eye towards crafting quality products for her neighbor/ customers, Mary will only use ―homemade from scratch‖ recipes. This philosophy keeps Mary busy and her products in high demand. Between breakfast, lunch and dinner, Mary is usually putting the finishing touches on a wedding cake, rolling crust for a made-toorder ―shoo-fly pie‖, plating hors d'oeuvres for a local homeowner‘s dinner party, frosting a gluten-free cake or baking a breakfast strata for the weekly stitching class held in the Village Center. ―This business is really a labor of love,‖ says Mary. ―The greatest satisfaction I get from my job is overhearing a customer say ‗this is the best piece of pie I have ever eaten‘‖. If you‘d like to become immortal, or just eat the best piece of pie you‘ve ever had, Sweet Ambrosia more than likely has a menu item that will fit the bill. Pa
H O L I D AY T R E E L I G H T I N G EVENT A SUCCESS! Fun was had by all at the Holiday Tree Lighting and Celebration, held December 11th at the Village Center. The owners of the Village Center sponsor this annual event and despite a very rainy day on the 11th, many of you came out to support this wonderful tradition. Rudolph, Santa and local firefighters helped ring in the holiday season, along with the vocal talent of the Pixie Stix Girl Scout carolers. Local Boy Scouts were also fulfilling their annual tradition with the sale of wreaths and greenery (be sure to check out the Boy Scout tree recycling events, see page 9). This year, local artisans and crafters showcased their talent and wares, a welcome addition that we hope will become a new tradition for this festive event. Special thanks goes to Erin Vik who organized many of the event activities, and a big thanks to the Village Center owners as well for bringing this annual event to Forest Heights residents.
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REMINDER: SEMI-ANNUAL DUES & PAY M E N T O P T I O N S
By now you should have received your January 2011 semi-annual assessment invoice. The semi-annual assessment is $288.00 and is due January 1st and July 1st each year. If you live on a private street, this is also the time of year to pay your annual private street fee of $96.19. You can pay your assessment the following ways:
Mail Mail a check along with your invoice stub to: Forest Heights HOA c/o SmartStreet PO Box 105007 Atlanta, GA 30348-5007
Online Bill Pay Set up payment through your bank‘s online bill pay. Enter the following address in the payee section: Payee: Forest Heights HOA Address: PO Box 105007 | Atlanta, GA 30348 Phone: 888.705.0600 Account Number: Enter as it appears on
your statement
Online Payment via E-Check or Credit Card To pay with e-check or credit card, follow these steps: •
Go to www.fhhoa.com
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Click the SmartStreet logo on the home page
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Select e-check or credit card payment option
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Complete the online instructions
Note: There will be a $9.95 convenience fee if you pay via credit card. Mastercard, American Express and Discover are accepted. Visa is not accepted.
CALLING ALL SNOW EVENT VOLUNTEERS!
We are looking for volunteers who are willing to help the community during a snow event! Can you lend a hand by shoveling snow, offering ride sharing, taxi service or other small jobs during a snow event? If you are interested in fulfilling any community service hours, or just want to help your fellow neighbors, please let us know! This is a wonderful way to get to know your neighbors and help those in need.
If you are interested, please send an email to: contactus@fhhoa.com or call the HOA office at 503.297.9400 .
ACH | Recurring Automatic Draft If you‘d like to pay through a recurring automatic draft, follow these steps: •
Go to www.fhhoa.com
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Click the SmartStreet logo, then choose payment option #3
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BABYSITTING BABYSITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE! Call Emilie Jackson @ 503-282-1598 16 years old Attends St. Mary’s Academy And, lots of experience with kids. NANNY/BABYSITTER My name is Ashley and I am 17 year old., experienced babysitter and Red Cross certified. I love to play games, do arts and crafts, play sports and be active. I have my drivers license and am a good driver with my own car. I am able to drive myself along with others if needed. I am available school nights, weekends and this summer. Please call Ashley at 503-577-6951 or email ktmarcy@yahoo.com. 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. FUN, RELIABLE, BABYSITTER AVAILABLE Responsible, caring and experienced with kids of all ages! Available on weeknights and weekends to babysit for families, during parties, etc. Call 503-291-1249 or email juliarenner@comcast.net 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 BABYSITTER AVAILABLE High school student, Red Cross infant and toddler CPR certified, 3 years experience. Available to babysit Fridays and Saturdays year round. References available. Phone #: 503-841-5989 | Rate: $6/hr
MUSIC DRUM LESSONS Accomplished, studious high school student (junior) offering lessons in home studio; 2 drum sets for teach and follow instruction and recording equipment to monitor progress. Qualifications: 5 years study, numerous instructors, rock & jazz emphasis. Drummer and percussionist in 3 bands: rock, jazz and orchestra. Performance venues include clubs, charity events & private engagements. Rate: $10/half hour; $18/hour. Email: jeremyk23@yahoo.com, 503.686.8020 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C24mJgNyP8 PIANO TEACHER/TUTORING Excellent piano teacher and professional tutor (LA, Math, French, Study Skills). Fully certified. Established business 6+ years in Forest Heights. Great references from your neighbors. I make learning fun and I connect personally with my students. I travel to you! Please call Sarah at: 503.313.1216 or mail me: sarahwannell@hotmail.com.
PET/PLANT CARE 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 TWO BROTHERS PET & PLANT SITTING We are 14 and 16 year old brothers who provide quality care for your pets and plants while you’re away. We have over five years of experience caring for pets and plants, indoors and out, from cats and cacti to dogs and dahlias. References available. Gabe and Hayden Henderson, call 503-296-9165 or email gabehend@gmail.com
RENTALS FOR RENT MANZANITA BEACH HOUSE w/great ocean views. Works well for families to share or that winter retreat for the book/bridge club. Sleeps 14, no pets/smoking. Call 503.292.3270 or visit www.bellavistavacation.com FOR RENT MT HOOD SKI CHALET- One for Vacation Rental - One For SALE by Owner. Sleeps 8. Three Bedroom, 2.5Bath, 2-car Garage, Pools, Spa, Deck. Hot Tub, Trails. Offers four seasons of fun: Ski, Hike, Fish, Boat, Climb. Located Right at Government Camp - Collins Lake Resort and Grand Lodges. Mention this FHHOA ad for FHHOA Member Rates and Book Direct with owner. Loren P Hotchkiss lorenhotchkiss9821@msn.com 503-291-9822 ROOM FOR RENT Forest Heights homeowner looking for clean, responsible, financially stable roommate to share a single-family home across the street from Mill Pond park & nature trails. Includes bedroom & bathroom, use of laundry, kitchen, & 4 outdoor patios. Nice views looking out over the neighborhood. Your roommates would be a husband & wife w/out kids or pets. No smoking, pets, illegal substances, day sleepers, or overnight guests. Email jprobertson@hotmail.com for more info & photos. $500.00/month
FOREST HEIGHTS HOUSE FOR RENT Beautiful home in Forest Heights with spectacular view and private setting! Open floor plan with a lot of light. 3500 sqft home, 4 bedrooms plus bonus room, 2.5 bath, 2 car garage, 2 big decks, lots of storage place and much more. 10 minutes from downtown. No smoking and no pets. Price: $2,900/month. For more information, please email: vitasanafitness@yahoo.com
TUTORING EXPERT COLLEGE ESSAY COACH As the acceptance rates of competitive colleges decline, it becomes essential for applicants to craft compelling admission essays. Experienced high school English teacher with Master’s Degree available to help plan, organize, revise, and edit admission and scholarship essays during evenings and/or weekends. Hourly fee. References supplied upon request. Please contact Ali at 503.867.6321 or allisonleighmarks@gmail.com CHINESE TUTORING THIS SUMMER We are two Lincoln High School upperclassmen, Catherine Wu and Minerva Chen. We are native Chinese speakers and are available this summer for tutoring in Cantonese and Mandarin. Flexible rates and locations available. Please contact us at: 503-422-2602 or 503-528-6031, or email us at catherineyinwu@gmail.com Also Available upon Request: Piano Lessons and Math Tutoring 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
MISCELLANEOUS PLAY DATE 5 year old girl is looking for the girl of same age or older, to arrange regular play dates. Please call Julia at 503.332.8080 or email: juliabreda@comcast.net PIANO FOR SALE Polished ebony, upright 57” wide x 43” high. Excellent condition, never used. Moving, must sell. Original price: $2999, asking $2500/OBO. Email italychick2008@comcast.net for more information. My name is Nick Grout and I am an 8th grader at West Sylvan. I am willing to wash cars, feed and bathe pets, house sit, and do yard work. I can come anytime during the week or weekend. Please contact me at 503.292.5440 or njgrout@gmail.com NEED SOME EXTRA HELP? My name is Nathan VanDomelen, 16 years old. I am a trustworthy and dedicated person. I honor all appointments and always do quality work. Here are a few things I can do: babysit, take care of plants, take care of pets (I am good with animals), pull weeds, and clean cars (inside and out.) Please note that I am not limited only to the jobs specified. I am available most weekdays, but prefer weekends due to school. Please don’t hesitate to call me (503) 206-6563. Thank you. 2010 NEW MOMS! I am a new stay at home mom with an 8 month old and my husband and I just moved to Forest Heights. I’d like to start or join a mommy’s group for 2010 born babies. Looking to meet up for coffee/tea, walks, lunch, shopping, an occasional night out, and a playgroup for our little ones. Email: linda.veldhuizen@gmail.com if interested. LOOKING FOR EXTRA HELP? Hi! My name is Jake Marcy and I am 16 years old. I am dedicated to my sports and school. I am a lacrosse player for Lincoln High School and love my sport. I am very motivated and willing to work as hard as you need. I can help with yard work, computer work (Facebook, upload photos, etc.), animal watching and walking, babysitting, house sitting, lacrosse training. I am a hard worker so feel free to call me for any work you might have. Please feel free to call me at 503-297-5921 or 503-407-0846.
The classified ad section of this newsletter is available to Forest Heights residents only. Business classified ads are only $15.00 per month. All other ads are free! For more information, email: kmonaco@fhhoa.com Page 15
Here’s a snapshot of FHHOA activities and meetings from January thru mid-February. Print and keep this calendar in a handy spot so you’ll have access to what’s happening in your community.
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