March 2012 Forest Heights Newsletter

BOARD NOMINATIONS It’s time to run or nominate someone for the HOA Board of Directors

FROM THE MANAGER’S DESK We’re looking for a few great volunteers.

Join us!

COMPLIANCE CORNER

SPRING BREAK AND SERVICE

Are you aware of the HOA’s policy on visibility of trash cans?

How to Spend a Few Thousand Seconds this Spring Break

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NEWS AT FOREST HEIGHTS COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS MARCH•2012 & GOALS FOR 2012 One source of strength of the Forest Heights Homeowners Association lies in the active participation of residents who voluntarily serve on association committees. These committees provide the broadest possible representation of residents in both the planning and decision-making process of the community.

The Forest Heights board could not perform its duties nearly as well without the active support and work of our valued committees and truly values the time, effort and contributions of all volunteers.

Last month, the board was presented with the following goals and objectives for each committee, and fully supports their priorities for 2012.

Budget & Finance Committee

• Monitor, review and update the Common Area and Private Street reserve distributions and requirements for 2012 and 2013 to adequately fund reserves on a long term basis

• Analyze current operating expenses (e.g. salaries and benefits) to identify potential savings

• Create and submit the 2013 recommended budget to the Board of Directors

• Review annual audited financial statements for board approval

• Prudently invest association assets to preserve principle according to the Investment Policy.

Monitor the 2012 budget relative to actual financial performance and recommend corrective actions as necessary On a monthly basis:

• Monitor, evaluate and pursue corrective actions regarding account receivables

• Monitor collection practices and analysis of legal costs

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IN THIS ISSUE

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Committee Updates

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Request for Board Nominations

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Easter Egg Hunt

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From the Manager’s Desk

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St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Hunt

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Community Events Calendar

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Volunteer Reception

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2011 Real Estate Recap

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Spending Spring Break in Service to Others

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Home Improvement and the ARC Process

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Garbage Cans in View?

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New HOA Website

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FHHOA March Calendar

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COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS & GOALS

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 | 2011-2012 Mark Sanzone—President Eric Butterfield—Vice President Stuart Roberts—Secretary Ric Barton—Treasurer Mike Fletcher Heather Gaitan Devidas Gupta

Association Staff Stephen K. Herr—General Manager email: sherr@fhhoa.com Judith Souers—Office Administrator email: jsouers@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 Juan Guerrero—Maintenance Team

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Communications Committee

Go Green Committee

• Continue the upgrade of the

Go Green and Sustainability

FHHOA website that went live in mid-December 2011

• Develop Communications Plan that will explore additional types of communications other than those the HOA is already pursuing, as well as look at ways to get resident input so that communication is truly two-way

• Create additional opportunities for community engagement between neighbors via social media tools, such as Facebook, or through the social networking options available on the new website, or through other venues

• Explore the implementation of a “neighborhood brand”. The committee will work with the board and HOA management and staff to determine messages and communications that help to build a positive and accurate sense of community identity

• Help bring rainwater harvesting designs into the community

• Organize rainwater garden workshops

• Develop newsletter articles on sustainability

• Mill Pond dredging assistance • Tract R Development • Community Garden Landscape

• Look at low maintenance landscape alternatives, improvements from better plant selection and use of technological advances to minimize resource usage and enhance natural habitat

• Reduce our watering needs • Reduce our use of pesticides and herbicides

• Switch to 100% organic fertilizers

Community Activities Committee • Evaluate ways to reduce the cost of events

• Consider alternative ways to produce events (possibly fee based) in 2013 to help reduce the need for funding

• Create neighborhood events that

and compost

• Test Project: Street Tree Strips Conversion (reduce strip lawns along sidewalks)

• Negotiate multi-year landscape contract. Current contract expires 12/31/12).

• Work with homeowners to achieve Backyard Wildlife Certification

build community

• Work with Communications Committee to try to reach more residents via e-communications

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COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS & GOALS continued from page 2

Trails

• Continue providing input and reports on the health of our trails including exceptions and areas that need attention

• Address social trail issues and closures

• Review trail expansion projects Natural Habitat

• Continue stream bank restoration work with WMSCD on restoring the stream banks within the community (FISH grant supported)

• Apply for additional grants to expand scope of work for stream bank restoration

• Create opportunities for staff, management and community knowledge about natural habitat management and restoration

• Provide assistance in the preservation of our watersheds

• Evaluate land-use decisions in neighboring communities to preserve and protect HOA watershed

• Work with FHHOA staff and WMSCD (through a grant) to prioritize areas requiring intervention and apply methods to minimize/eliminate invasives

• Develop a 3 to 5 year plan to establish objectives for grant money and FHHOA funds to eradicate invasives

• Educate owners on invasive plants and the Portland Plant List

Safety, Streetscape and Transportation Committee Keep Forest Heights Safe

• Work with GM to promptly respond to all safety inquiries

• Maintain healthy relationships with the Portland Police Dept and Portland Bureau of Transportation

• Continue to pursue traffic patrols and citations

• Pursue traffic calming measures (signs, additional speed reader board, etc) as needed

• Review costs and effectiveness of additional security including CCTV

• Identify all hazardous sidewalk areas and address options with owners Explore Public Transportation Options

• Control costs of ECO shuttle without impacting customer service

• Engage with TriMet and nearby

Develop a Community Disaster Plan

• Create disaster plan to address wildfire, earthquake, plane crash and mudslide events

• Define and procure appropriate emergency supplies and tools

• Define chain of command and communication strategy

• Identity disaster aid resources within the community

• Develop a comprehensive emergency contact list for appropriate local agencies

• Define disaster protocol and homeowner notification process Formation of Neighborhood Association (NWNA)

• Create new By-laws for NWNA for effective administration and organization of the Neighborhood Association Note: These priorities may change and modification made based on FHHOA Community input, the City of Portland participation and committee investigation.

community organizations to get bus service for our area in the TIP (5 year Transportation Investment Plan) with an end goal of eliminating the private shuttle

• Get involved with the overall regional transportation planning process via NWNA, Cornell Road Sustainability Collation, TriMet and other appropriate groups to ensure acceptable long term commuter solutions for residents Page 3

REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONS FHHOA Board Seeks New Members for its Board of Directors

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orest Heights Homeowners Association 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, two (2) board members’ terms expire, and the board is seeking their replacements. The annual board member election will be held May 1st, the first Tuesday in May, in conjunction with the Annual Meeting. At this time, we are recruiting candidates to run for two (2) board member positions.

A Nominating Committee has been assigned the task of recruiting/coordinating candidates and answering any questions you might have.

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.

SCHEDULE FOR NOMINEES

April 2012 Candidate statements will be published in the FHHOA Newsletter and proxy will be distributed via the annual mailing. Deadline 3/15.

Participate in a “Meet the Candidates” open forum at Forest Heights (date TBD).

May 1, 2012 Annual Meeting. Candidate statement and election.

To nominate yourself or someone else You can send your nomination to the FHHOA staff at contactus@fhhoa.com. HOA staff will send you the required nomination packet and forms for completion by the nominating party. Nominations will be closed March 15, 2012 (except for write-in candidates and nominations from the floor at the Annual Meeting).

Thank you for your interest in serving on the FHHOA board!

Eric Butterfield FHHOA Director Nominating Committee Chair

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.

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Hop on Down to the Easter Egg Hunt!

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ome celebrate the spring season with your neighbors here in Forest Heights during our annual Forest Heights Homeowners Association Easter Egg Hunt

on Saturday, April 7th at 10:00 am *sharp* at Mill Pond Park. Please join us for free coffee, donuts and the now famous warbling bird whistles! We hope to see you all again this year and are looking forward to kicking off the first community event of 2012!

Schedule of Activities Saturday, April 7th 10:00 am | Mill Pond Park Egg Hunt 10:00 am — 0-2 year olds 10:05 am — 3-4 year olds 10:10 am — 5-6 year olds 10:10 am — 7-8 year olds 10:10 am — 9-10 year olds Whistle Your Way to Springtime Pick up your special warbler whistles at the FHHOA tent and whistle your way to spring!

Photo Ops with the Easter Bunny Parents bring your cameras for photo ops with the Easter Bunny.

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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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FROM THE MANAGER’S DESK

VOLUNTEERS, WE’RE LOOKING FOR YOU

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id you know that when you purchased your home in Forest Heights, you automatically became a member of the Forest Heights Homeowners Association (FHHOA), also known as a community association? In order for a community association to operate smoothly, it is important to understand the basic concept of how a community association is governed.

There are many forms of government that are not applicable to a community association. As an example, some owners think they have bought into a democracy in which they are entitled to vote on everything.

Occasionally, owners think they have bought into a dictatorship or monarchy where one board member, usually a president, makes all decisions individually.

A community association is not a dictatorship or monarchy as board members are elected, not appointed.

So then, just what is a community association?

A community association is a business, and a very substantial business at that.

A community association is not a social organization.

Virtually every association is subject to a corporate form of governance.

Board members are volunteers elected by the community association members. If an owner is not satisfied with the association operations, that owner (member) has the right to seek proxies and votes of other owners to get himself or herself elected to the association board. After the election, the board runs the day-to-day affairs of the corporation/community association (FHHOA).

Many owners have belonged to a civil organization or to a union and may think that a community association is similarity run. They may believe that a board makes a recommendation to the members, such as on an annual budget and the members vote for or against the budget.

The board has also been elected to make decisions and act in a way it believes to be in the best interest of the entire community association (a fiduciary responsibility to the members). The members are encouraged to express their opinion, but the board ultimately makes the decision.

A community association is not a democracy.

Some owners think they bought into a social organization where owners discuss issues and make casual decisions.

A community association is not a civic organization.

An owner has the primary right of attending the annual meeting (May 1, 2012) at which the election of the association’s governing board takes place.

The community association lifestyle is successful because members have volunteered to take turns serving on the board and have cooperated with each other in the governance of the community association. Common sense and a sense of what is best for the entire community prevail. Individual rights giving way to the best interest of the community is the foundation of a successful association.

FHHOA is looking for a few good members to step forward and volunteer their time as a board member for the betterment of our community association. Please step forward and volunteer your time to lead this great community. Contact the association office for more details.

Thank you. ~ Stephen Herr, FHHOA General Manager ~

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St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Hunt & Ivy Pull Invasive Species Removal Event

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lease join us for a Blarney good time on Saturday, March 17th from 9am to 11am for the first ever Forest Heights St. Patrick’s Day “Leprechaun Hunt”. According to legend, the leprechaun makes its home in forested settings, usually preferring to take shelter amongst ivy laden trees.

As the Go Green Committee and SOLV will tell you, Oregon’s water, wildlife, and economy are threatened by invasive species. These plants and animals come from every corner of the planet but don’t have natural predators here in Oregon. As a result, they spread quickly, pushing out natural vegetation and create large areas of land dominated by a single plant species, known as a monoculture. This process threatens the habitat for fish, birds, and other native wildlife.

Some well known invasives in Oregon are English ivy and—possibly—the Leprechaun. Let’s work together to remove both this St. Patrick’s Day!

before after This “leprechaun hunt” and ivy pull is sponsored by SOLV, the Go Green Committee and the Forest Heights Homeowners Association. Registration for this event is required.

Refreshments will be served during the event.

St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Hunt & Ivy Pull Date: Saturday, March 17th Time: 9:00am—11:00am Location: Cornell Rd. & Miller Rd. Entrance

Click here to register for this event

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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS St. Patrick’s Day Ivy Pull Date: Saturday, March 17th, 2012 Time: 9:00am—11:00am Location: Cornell & Miller Road Entrance REGISTER HERE

Easter Egg Hunt Date: Saturday, April 7th, 2012 Time: 10:00 am *sharp* Location: Mill Pond Park

EARTH D AY 2 0 1 2

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o celebrate Earth Day, Forest Heights HOA and the Go Green Committee, in partnership with SOLV and the West Multnomah Soil and Water Soil and Water District, will be continuing efforts to improve the natural common areas adjacent to the Forest Heights Common Area trail system.

Please join us on Earth Day, Saturday, April 21st, for the removal of invasive plants from the Wetlands Creek Trail and common areas. Registration is required for this event. Refreshments will be served to all our Earth Day Volunteers.

EARTH DAY EVENT Date: Saturday, April 21st, 2012 Time: 9:00 am—12:00 pm Location: Wetlands Trail. Upper trail

Volunteer Appreciation Date: Friday, April 20th, 2012 Volunteers: See page 11 for details and RSVP to contactus@fhhoa.com

entrance off Mill Pond Road

REGISTER HERE SPONSORED BY:

Earth Day Date: Saturday, April 21st, 2012 Time: 9:00 am—12:00 pm Location: Wetlands Trail REGISTER HERE

Annual Meeting Date: Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 Time: 7:00 pm Location: Forest Park Elementary Page 10

FHHOA VOLUNTEER A P P R E C I AT I O N R E C E P T I O N We at the Forest Heights Homeowners Association would like to show our sincere appreciation to all our community volunteers. You have devoted your precious time, energy and resources to make our community the most desirable around.

Your volunteer spirit is admired and greatly appreciated!

We invite you to join us at 6:00 pm on Friday, April 20th at Meriwether’s Restaurant, for an evening of camaraderie, great food and drinks!

If you have been a volunteer in the past year, please RSVP to: contactus@fhhoa.com

what’s happening in the neighborhood?

Come find out at the Forest Heights Recap of 2011 Sales and 2012 Forecast!

Date:

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

Time:

Drop in anytime from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM Refreshments served

Location:

Contact:

Kaer Property Group Office Across from Starbucks at the Village Center 2029 NW Miller Rd | Portland, OR 97229 Call (503) 699-3980 Contact us for a complementary market analysis of your neighborhood and your home

team work · experience · professionalism · diligence · trust www.kaerpropertygroup.com

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Spring Into Action During Spring Break

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ere’s something interesting to think about: Every day is made up of 86,400 seconds.

Multiply that by the number of days in the upcoming Spring Break and you’ve got about 432,000 seconds on your hands. Many of us spend our seconds, and days, tending to the demands of our jobs, school, homework and family obligations.

So it’s understandable that when Spring Break rolls around, many of us want to spend some time doing something completely different, preferably in a warm and sunny climate.

The reality, though, is that many of us are still experiencing the effects of the slow economic recovery, not to mention the recent hike in fuel prices. As a result, more families are spending spring break in Portland this year and are looking for meaningful activities to do that are close to home.

Might we suggest spending a few of those 432,000 seconds in service to another? And all from the privacy of your home?

While “volunteering from home” sounds like an oxymoron, many agencies recognize that in-home service opportunities provide busy families with a much appreciated alternative to field service, not to mention adding a new dimension to “family time”. There are many benefits to volunteering from home including working at your own pace, choosing the activity that best fits your capabilities and interests and being able to spend time with friends or family members.

We contacted many local organizations to learn what kind of in-home activities would best meet their needs. Bottom line: it doesn’t matter how large or small your activity, just know that any effort you make is greatly appreciated!

Raphael House Need • Socks & underwear, all sizes • Diapers, sizes 4 & 5 • Shampoo Suggested Activities Themed Slumber Party Ask slumber party attendees to bring 3 pair of Dollar Store socks or a bottle of shampoo to the sleepover.

Diaper Drive During the week of spring break, place a plastic lidded tub on your front porch (under the eave and out of the way of rain!) and ask the moms in your neighborhood to donate a few diapers to the tub.

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At Home Volunteer Tip: Got Travel Soap?

Have you got a drawer full of miniature size travel soaps that you’ve picked up over the years? Why not gather them up and donate them to one of the many local organizations listed above?

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At Home Volunteer Tip: Feeling Crafty?

If you’ve got itchy fingers this Spring Break, why not spend a day on a project that will aid someone in need, like making a “no sew” blanket. Instructions can be found here.

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West Women’s Shelter

Sister’s of the Road

p:ear

Need • Garden starts for community vegetable garden

Need • Host a House Party • Change for Change

p:ear builds positive relationships with homeless and transitional youth, ages 15 to 24, through education, art and recreation to affirm personal worth and create more meaningful and healthier lives. Each year p:ear’s programs serve almost 900 homeless and transitional young people.

• Toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies Suggested Activities Green Thumb Kids Get your kids involved and start vegetable seeds in biodegradable egg cartons or seed trays.

“Plus One” the Grocery List Heading to Costco, Winco or Cash ‘n Carry? Add an extra bulk container of toilet paper or paper towels to your list and drop off those items at the shelter next time you head into NW Portland.

West Women’s Shelter Contact: Tracey Wood Maintenance/Donations Coordinator 503-731-3909

Suggested Activities Host a House Party Invite your friends, school mates and neighbors to a house party and let a trained speaker from Sister’s of the Road share the “sisters story” and ideas for group participation with the Sisters kitchen staff. Note: this activity requires a few weeks advance notice.

Change for Change For the week of spring break, go on a hunt for all the loose change you can find in your house, under the sofa cushions, on top of dressers and in coat pockets. Collect the change in a central location and see how many Sister’s of the Road $2 meal tickets as you can purchase with a weeks’ worth of loose change.

Oregon Humane Society The Oregon Humane Society has links to several at-home activities, including: Urgent Donation Needs Children’s Craft Activities Baking Specialty Treats

Sister’s of the Road Contact: Lisa Hawash Interim Volunteer Coordinator 503.222.5694 ext. 43 www.sistersoftheroad.org

p:ear’s needs are varied and extensive and include items such drug store gift certificates, bus tickets, school supplies, educational items (books, calculators, etc.), clothing and food items. To view the full list of needs, please visit the p:ear website and click the ’needs’ tab.

Suggested Activities There are many in-home activities that families and youths can participate in to support the efforts of p:ear and include:

• Themed Parties where guests bring one to two needed items (school supplies, bus tickets, etc.) for a group donation

• Arts & Crafts Clean Up, where you gather up unused arts and crafts supplies in your closets and basements and donate to p:ear

• Text Book Donation, where your family’s unused text books are donated to p:ear’s library

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PLANNING A HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECT? Build FHHOA’s Architectural Review Committee process into your project timeline and enjoy the beautiful results

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f the number of phone calls we have been receiving at the HOA office is any indication, many Forest Heights residents are starting to evaluate their property for maintenance or improvement projects. If you are now considering any projects that change the exterior of your home (roofing, painting, siding, additions, landscaping, play structures, etc.) please remember that you need to obtain approval in writing from the Architectural Review Committee (ARC) prior to starting any work. This requirement also applies to exterior re-painting with existing paint colors or re-roofing with the original materials (no ARC fee for these two types of review).

Current versions of both the FHHOA ARC Applications and ARC Guidelines are posted on our website. The ARC applications have been updated and include an easy-to-read table of required items/materials for various projects, as well as the timing for when applications need to be turned in for ARC review Feel free to contact the HOA office for information or guidance as you begin the planning of your project. Our files should have data on the original materials and colors used by the builder of your home, as well as details on any subsequent projects.

If you are looking for referrals to reliable contractors, visit the HOA’s Recommended Contractors list. This list contains contractors that FHHOA staff has personally worked with, or who have been recommended to us by FHHOA residents or other trusted contractors.

The bottom line is that submitting an application to the ARC isn’t a scary or intimidating process. Applicants are welcome to schedule a time to meet with the committee to discuss their application and get feedback on their plans. The professionals on the committee are here to work with you to ensure that you have a project that pleases both you and the aesthetic of Forest Heights.

The ARC meets as needed and you can always view the upcoming meeting dates on the ARC page of the HOA website.

If you have questions about the ARC process, please contact Molly Oliver, Compliance Coordinator, by phone at (503) 297-9400 or by e-mail at: moliver@fhhoa.com.

Sub-Associations and Architectural Review Did you know that if you live in one of Forest Heights’ thirteen sub-associations, you are governed by the rules of both your individual community and the Forest Heights master association? This means that if you are planning an exterior project on your town home or condominium unit, you will need to receive Architectural Review Committee (ARC) approval from your sub-association before submitting your project to the Forest Heights’ ARC. If you are considering making an architectural change to your condo unit, you should review your sub-association’s governing documents to determine what types of exterior alterations are allowed.

Some sub-associations have stricter architectural guidelines than Forest Heights. In these instances, the more stringent regulations prevail.

Please contact your sub-association representative for clarification.

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ARE YOUR GARBAGE CANS IN VIEW? Don’t forget Forest Heights’ regulations concerning the storage of garbage, recycling and debris containers

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ave you recently received a letter from the HOA regarding the storage of your garbage containers? Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

Many residents are unaware that our CC&Rs (6.9) require that all garbage, recycling any yard debris containers be stored out of public view.

“Out of public view” means that the containers cannot be observed from the street. This eliminates driveways and side yards in front of a fence as places to put your garbage, recycling and yard debris containers.

If your receptacles are currently stored in your driveway or are otherwise visible from the street, this is the perfect time to evaluate where you can move them. Containers can be stored in your garage or behind your fence. You can create a short hedge with landscaping or build a short fence to screen containers as well. While these projects require Architectural Review Committee approval before being built, there is no fee for reviewing your screening plan.

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Stumped about how to screen containers on your Lot? Feel free to contact me by email at moliver@fhhoa.com or call me at 503-297-9400.

I am happy to propose solutions for your particular circumstance. ~ Molly Oliver, Compliance Coordinator ~

Blossom Watch

the forest heights cherry blossoms are beginning to open. stop and stare.

Break open a cherry tree and there are no flowers, but the spring breeze brings forth myriad blossoms. ~ Ikkyu Sojun

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FROM THE HOA OFFICE

FOREST HEIGHTS HOA LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE Follow these three (3) easy steps for the one time set up of your FHHOA website account:

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he Forest Heights Homeowners Association’s new website is online! Our new site, designed exclusively for homeowners, is easier to navigate and includes many

new features like secure homeowner access only pages, updated ARC forms, online committee minutes, subscriber opt-in news feeds,

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Go to www.fhhoa.com

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Click the ‘Register’ link in the upper right corner

updated resident directory features and much more.

Because the website is for our homeowners, we need you all to visit the site and follow the one time account set-up process. Following this process will give you access to the full site and will facilitate the Annual Meeting & Board Elections that are coming up in May of this year. If you have any questions about how to register, please email me at: kmonaco@fhhoa.com.

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Complete the one time registration form, including your Unit ID number. If you do not know your Unit ID, email us (include your address in your message) and we will send you your ID. WAIT FOR THE HOA to send you a welcome email (less than 24 hours) and then login to the site!

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COMMON SENSE SAFETY TIPS Forest Heights is a safe neighborhood, but common sense must prevail when it comes to car break-ins The good news is that car prowls are one of the easiest crimes to reduce with increased awareness and a change in habits. The following preventive measures will reduce the chances that you will be a target of a car prowl:

1. Keep the interior of your car “showroom� clean. Never leave valuables, including bags, purses, wallets, briefcases, laptops, cell phones, loose change or anything that may appear valuable to a thief in plain view. Also, remember to remove garage door openers, key cards, or house or work keys from the car so a car prowler cannot gain access to your home.

2. Don't store or leave credit cards, identification or personal information in your glove box or anywhere in your car.

3. If you have to leave valuables in your car, put them in the trunk before you get to your destination.

4. If possible, store your car in a closed and locked garage, and never leave your garage door open 5. If your car is stored in a carport or parked near your house, leave your exterior lights on throughout the night.

6. Consider replacing the light fixture closest to your car with a motion detector unit. Motion detectors are good psychological deterrents since the normal assumption of a person seeing a light come on is that someone has seen them. Additionally, the light makes the prowler or thief more visible.

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BABYSITTING BABYSITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE! Hi, my name is Emilie Jackson, I'm 17 years old, and go to St. Mary's Academy. I've been babysitting for 6 years with all ages and love it! I'm available most week nights but especially weekends and willing to book on short notice. I have lots of references upon request, so give me a call! (503) 804-6616 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 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 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.

BABYSITTING SERVICE Hello! My name is Sonja Breda and I am 17 years old and attend St. Mary's Academy. I am friendly, fun and love working with children. I am also red cross certified, have experience working with children and have my drivers license. I am available some weeknights and most weekends. Please call me at 503-203-2627 or email me at sonja.breda@gmail.com.

I look forward to talking to you soon.

BABYSITTING SERVICE Hi, I’m Trudi, and I’m a senior at Lincoln High School. I am CPR certified and live in Forest Heights. I do not have my driver’s license yet; however, I can be driven by my parents to and from babysitting jobs. I have been babysitting kids ages 1.5 to 11 years old for the past three years. I also work with preschoolers and kindergarteners in childcare at my church. I am available most weekends including Fridays. I currently charge $9/hour. By the way, I am allergic to dogs and cats so I am unable to babysit for pet owners. Please call me at 503841-5989 or email tastysunflowers@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.

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!

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.

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.

HELLO All! This is Jamie here advertising myself as a babysitter! I have about 3 years experience with other families (including nannying for one of them for 5 months) and I also have 4 younger siblings that I've helped raise over the years. I turn 20 in a month, I drive and have my own car (a safe Jeep Cherokee). I am currently studying business at PCC Rock Creek, however I do have flexible hours. I am willing to watch any age, Im able to drive to and from practices/school/etc. and I can also cook. I charge $10/hr for up to two kids and $12/hr for two or more. I have great references that can be provided upon request! Fun and outgoing! Stern but kind. I love kids and cant wait to have some of my own someday. Email: jamiehuggins@hotmail.com or call 503.453.0720

Happy Spring!

Submit your answer to this month’s puzzle to: kmonaco@fhhoa.com for a chance to win a $15.00 Starbucks Gift Certificate.

Bragging rights if you can name the person who spoke this famous quote.

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MUSIC

TUTORING

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 Piano for Mothers! Daytime lessons. Start a new hobby or pick up where you left off as a child. I travel to you. Well-established local business. Forest Heights references.

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 EXPERIENCED PET & PLANT SITTER Very responsible 12 year old girl with lots of experience. I can walk, feed and play with, clean up after and care for your pets if you are going to be gone. I have lived with cats, dogs, hamsters, fish and snails and have taken care of guinea pigs, cats and many other animals.

I can also take care of plants, and have done for many people.

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.

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 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 LESSONS Math lessons: Experienced math teacher (all levels) with Bachelors degree in math.

Please contact Aya at: 971-227-0555 HEBREW TUTOR Hebrew lessons: Native Hebrew speaker experienced in Hebrew teaching.

Please contact Aya at: 971-227-0555 PRESCHOOL/AFTER SCHOOL/TUTORING Morning or full day Chinese immersion preschool for ages 2 to 5. After school care up to 12 years old. Care includes arts and crafts activities, math tutoring, music together, Mandarin Chinese class. For information contact Lillian at 971.506.8838.

MISCELLANEOUS 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: baby-sit, 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.

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.

BRIDGE ANYONE? Looking for intermediate level bridge players who would like to play for fun.

Call Mike and Steph 503-244-1418

RENTALS

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10min from down town. No SMOKING and NO PETS! Price $2700. For more info e-mail vitasanafitness@yahoo.com FOREST HEIGHTS STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT Secure Storage/Parking Garages available in Forest Heights behind the Village Center.

Sizes and Prices Vary. Contact 503-384-0333 if you’re interested. Professionally managed

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Here’s a snapshot of FHHOA activities and meetings for the month of March. 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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Safety, Streetscape and Transportation Meeting 12:00 pm

Board of Directors Meeting 6:00 pm

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St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Hunt & Ivy Pull 9:00—11:00 am

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Budget & Finance Committee Meeting 6:30 pm