April 2011 Community Newsletter

F O R E S T H E I G H T S

H O M E O W N E R S

M E E T I N G

Our annual meeting is coming up on

May 3rd from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at

Forest Park Elementary. This is a good

opportunity for residents to hear what’s

going on in the neighborhood via reports

from FHHOA General Manager

Stephen Herr and the Association

Standing Committees. And, of course,

this is the final opportunity for people

to vote for new FHHOA Board of

Directors.

We encourage everyone to participate

in the voting process for the upcoming

Board of Director positions. This year

we have three Forest Heights resi-

dents who have volunteered to serve

our community. You can read their

biographies on page 5 of this newslet-

ter.

Also in this newsletter are detailed

instructions on the various voting op-

tions available to you, which include:

1.) Vote in-person at the meeting

2.) Vote by electronic absentee ballot

3.) Vote by mail

4.) Vote by directed proxy.

Watch your mailboxes, as the

association will soon be mailing to

each home the Notice of annual

meeting, proxies and candidate state-

ments. If you plan to cast your vote

electronically, please note that you

can do so until midnight, May 2nd.

Proxy and mail votes must be re-

ceived by noon on May 3rd. If you

plan to vote at the annual meeting you

will receive a ballot at the meeting.

If you are new to the community, you

may be curious about what goes on

at the annual homeowners meeting.

Simply put, the annual meeting is a

great opportunity for homeowners to

come together to learn more about

what is going on in their community.

During the meeting, you will hear from

the candidates running for the board.

You’ll also hear reports from the

chairs of the committees who are

working hard to make Forest Heights

such a desirable community.

General Manager, Stephen Herr

will update the community on the

“big picture” efforts of the association,

including an update on the dredging

of Mill Pond. Manager Herr will also

report on efforts undertaken thus far

pinnacle press NEWS AT FOREST HEIGHTS

APRIL•2011

F E A T U R E D C O L U M N S

C O M P L I A N C E

C O R N E R S p r i n g i s a

g r e a t t i m e t o

s t a r t t h o s e

y a r d & g a r d e n

p r o j e c t s .

C O M M U N I T Y

A C T I V I T I E S T h e A n n u a l

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A S K T H E

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g i v e s t i p s o n

h o w t o t a l k

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n e i g h b o r s .

G O G R E E N T h e G o G r e e n

c o m m i t t e e

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s t r e a m b a n k

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Annual Meeting of Forest

Heights Homeowners

1-2

Board Elections &

Candidate Statements

4-5

Ask the Manager 6

Upcoming Community

Events

8

Easter Egg Hunt 9

Compliance Corner: Spring

Yard Review, Sidewalks and

FOODay

10-11

GO GREEN: Stream

Enhancement Project

12-13

Storm Water Management

Presentation

13

Survey Says: Take the

GO GREEN 2011 Survey

14

Communications

Committee Update

16

to evaluate the best use of Tract

“R”. He is currently arranging with

our professional landscape architect

a presentation for the meeting.

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 respon-

sibility, and bring information to the

board which can result in decisions

and actions.

We have some great committees:

• Budget and Finance

• Communications

• Safety, Streetscape

and Transportation

• Go Green, Natural Habitat,

Trails and Landscape

• Community Activities

Information about these committees

can be found on our association

website: www.fhhoa.com/web/

committees/default.asp.

Better yet, come to the annual meet-

ing 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 commit-

tee member and what kinds of pro-

jects the committee are currently

working on. The more participants

the better!

Just a reminder: Your participation

is required via proxy to obtain a 20%

quorum requirement to hold the an-

nual meeting. Please return your

proxy ASAP. Thank you.

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: [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Judith Souers—Office Administrator


Molly McManus Oliver—Compliance

Coordinator


Kimberly Monaco—Marketing,

Communications & Event Coordinator


Richard Metzger—Maintenance

Supervisor

Juan Guerrero—Maintenance Team

Upcoming Board Meeting

The next FHHOA Board Meeting

will occur on April 12th, 2011 at

the association office. Call to

Order occurs at 6:00 pm.

All homeowners are welcome

to attend!

http://www.forestheightshometour.com/

The Board of Directors of the Forest

Heights Homeowners Association

hereby gives Notice of the Annual

Meeting of Homeowners

Date: Tuesday May 3, 2011

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: Forest Park Elementary School

9935 NW Durrett Street

Portland, OR 97229

The purpose of the meeting is to:

(1) elect three individuals to serve as members of the

Forest Heights’ Board of Directors (“Directors”)

(2) such other matters as come before the owners at

the meeting. Members of record as of May 1, 2011

are eligible to vote in this election

Directed proxies will be available at the association’s

website: www.fhhoa.com. Directors need not be

residents of Forest Heights, nor are they required to

be owners of property within Forest Heights. The three

(3) individuals elected will be elected to serve a three

year term.

NOTE: Please send in your proxy. Our quorum

requirement is 20%, or 362 members represented.

VOTING INSTRUCTIONS

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 Sunday, May 1, 2010, and you may either:

vote on-line at the association’s website (starting Tuesday April 5th) or

send an electronic absentee ballot via email to the Association at [email protected]. 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/”)

Neither an electronic absentee ballot, nor an on-line absentee ballot, may be revoked.

Vote by mail or by proxy

To vote by proxy (special mailing), your proxy must contain the date, your property address or lot number, must be signed and may be:

mailed or hand delivered to:

Forest Heights Homeowners Association:

2033 NW Miller Road | Portland, Or | 97229

(must be physically received by noon on May 3, 2011)

faxed to the association at: 503.297.9408

e-mailed to the association at [email protected]

hand delivered to the meeting on May 3, 2011

All ballots or proxies must be received and verified by the inspectors of elections by the close of the voting period on May 3, 2011 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.

N O T I C E : A N N U A L M E E T I N G

O F T H E H O M E O W N E R S

O F F O R E S T H E I G H T S

H O M E O W N E R S

A S S O C I A T I O N

Candidate: Heather Gaitan

Profile

My husband, three children and

I moved back to Portland in

September 2010 after having lived

in Canada and Spain for seven

years. We chose Forest Heights

for its great location, access to the

Lincoln cluster Spanish immersion

program, the well-maintained com-

mon areas and the obvious care

and pride that people take in their

homes and the neighborhood. My

professional background is in public

policy and non-profit work but for

the past ten years I have been a

stay at home mom and a very active

volunteer. The most relevant and

rewarding volunteer work I have

done has been as President of the

Board of Directors of a cooperative

preschool and as a co-chair of the

open spaces committee of a former

HOA to which I belonged. As head

of the preschool board, I was in

charge of hiring and supervising the

paid staff, managing the budget

and leading the board in its long

and short term planning for the

school. On the HOA committee, I

helped organize a successful effort

to secure 75% homeowner approval

to cede open space land to the

Tualatin Valley Park and Recreation

Department in exchange for its

perpetual maintenance and commu-

nity approved improvements. I have

also taught English as a second

language, served on the PTA at

my children’s schools and led the

organization of events serving

several hundred people.

Statement I am interested in joining the Forest


board because I believe that it is

important for homeowners to be

involved in their community. My

priorities as a board member would

be to continue prudent management

of the organization’s finances, care-

ful thinking and planning for the

future and to promote community

adhesiveness and opportunities

for involvement.

Candidate: Mike Fletcher

(Incumbent)

Profile

I moved to Portland (Forest Heights)

ten years ago from Missouri. I am

married (Cheryl) and have two

children (Jack, 6 and Kennedy, 5).

I selected Forest Heights based

upon location, beauty and the

diversity of the neighborhood. I am

a business attorney. When I am not

working, I am generally spending

time with my family and also with

friends, many of which live in Forest

Heights.

Statement

I currently serve on the board. I

am familiar with how the board

operates, how management

operates, and with the challenges

and opportunities facing the board.

I have the business and personal

skills needed to help the board

operate efficiently and to continue

to improve Forest Heights. Although

we have a great neighborhood, I

believe there is still much room for

improvement. As an attorney, I have

worked with numerous boards, so

I have a good understanding of

what makes Boards effective,

and ineffective.

Candidate: Stuart Roberts

(Incumbent)

Profile

I live in Forest Heights with my wife

Cynthia, and my 2 sons Harrison

and Sheldon, who attend Forest

Park Elementary School and the

Gilkey International School. I am the

Quality Manager at a company that

manufactures electronic medical

devices. I am a Chartered Engineer,

and have served on the West Coast

board of the Institution of Electrical

Engineers. I love living in Forest

Heights, Portland, and Oregon. I

have been a very enthusiastic

member of the FHHOA Parks and

Recreation Committee, before being

elected to the Forest Heights board

of directors in May 2008. I am now

also a member of the Association

Management Oversight Committee

and board Liaison to the Trails and

Natural Habitat Committee.

Statement In serving our community, I would

like to improve:

• Property values by completing

appropriate community projects

• Fiscal responsibility with our

HOA dues and maximize the

value for our money

• Forest Heights by achieving

some of the improvements

described in the approved

community master plan

• Communication channels

between the board, employees,

committees, and homeowners

• The community transportation

system and the trails system

B O A R D C A N D I D A T E

P R O F I L E S A N D S T A T E M E N T S

We hope you see the humor in this example of how important it is to

resolve conflicts with your neighbor in a respectful and responsible manner

“Satisfaction of one’s curiosity is one of

the greatest sources of happiness in life.”

- Linus Pauling

T his can be a very difficult issue,

but avoiding conflicts with your

neighbors’ usually always starts

with the big “C” — communication.

It’s often the best way to prevent and

resolve conflict before it reaches the

point of no return and legal action be-

gins. You don’t have to be friends or

spend time together to achieve a

peaceful coexistence, but you should

try to be a “good neighbor” and follow

these tips:

Say hello. At the mailbox, while walk-

ing the dog or when you see a moving

van arrive, introduce yourself. Learn

your neighbors’ names and regularly

offer a friendly greeting.

Provide a heads up. If you’re planning

a construction project, altering your

landscaping or hosting a big party, con-

tact your neighbors beforehand.

Do unto others. Treat neighbors as

you would like to be treated. Be consid-

erate about noise from vehicles, ste-

reos, pets, etc.

Know your differences. Make an ef-fort to understand each other. Differ-

ences in age, ethnic background and

years in the neighborhood can lead to

different expectations or misunder-

standings.

Consider the view. Keep areas of your

property that others can see present-

able.

Appreciate them. If the neighbors do

something you like, let them know.

They’ll be pleased you noticed, and it’ll

be easier to talk later if they do some-

thing you don’t like.

Stay positive. Most people don't try to create problems. If a neighbor does

something that irritates you, don’t

assume it was deliberate.

Talk honestly. Tolerance is important,

but don’t let a real irritation go because

it seems unimportant or hard to dis-

cuss. Let your neighbors know if some-

thing they do annoys.

Be respectful. Talk directly to your

neighbors if there’s a problem. Gossip-

ing with others can damage relation-

ships and create trouble.

Remain calm. If a neighbor mentions a

problem they have with you, thank

them for the input. You don’t have to

agree or justify any behavior. Wait for

any anger to subside before respond-

ing.

Listen carefully. When discussing a problem, try to understand your

neighbor’s position and why he or she

feels that way.

Take your time. Take a break to think

about what you and your neighbor have

discussed. Arrange to finish the conver-

sation at another time.

Communication builds relations and

building relations builds a stronger

community. It bonds us together and

truly makes Forest Heights one of the

best neighborhoods in Portland.

~ Stephen Herr, FHHOA

General Manager ~

Are you curious about things

going on in our community? Do

you ever wonder about something

you see while walking or driving

through 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

[email protected] 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.

ASK THE MANAGER “I’m having problems dealing with my neighbor. Can you help me with this issue?”

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F H H O A V O L U N T E E R

A P P R E C I A T I O N

R E C E P T I O N

April 15th • 6:00 pm

Paragon Restaurant

We at 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 on Friday, April 15th,

for an evening of camaraderie, great food and

drinks!

If you are a volunteer, past or present, please

RSVP to: [email protected]

Upcoming

Community Events

Volunteer Appreciation Reception

Date: Friday, April 15, 2011

Time: 6:00 pm

See this page

Twilight Home Tour

Date: Saturday, April 16, 2011

Time: 3:00—6:30 pm

Location: Forest Heights Neighborhood

Easter Egg Hunt

Date: Saturday, April 23, 2011

Time: 10:00 am

Location: Mill Pond Park

Annual Meeting

Date: Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

Time: 7:00 pm

Location: Forest Park Elementary

Manage Your Storm Water Training

Date: Saturday, May 7th, 2011

Time: 10:0 am—12:00 pm

Location: HOA Office

Spring Garage Sale

Date: Saturday, June 4th, 2011

Time: 9:00— am—3:00 pm

Location: Forest Heights Neighborhood

mailto:[email protected]?subject=Volunteer%20Appreciation%20Reception

Easter Egg Hunt

April 23rd — 10:00 am

Mill Pond Park

Schedule of Activities

Egg Hunt (we’ll start at 10:00 am sharp)

10:00 am — 0-2 year olds





Bunny Hop

Learn how to do the Bunny Hop with your parents

at the FHHOA tent.

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.

If you have any questions or are able to volunteer 15-30

minutes of your time on the day of the event, please

contact Kimberly Monaco at: [email protected] or

by phone: 503.297.9400.

Rain or Shine!

Bring your

cameras!

It’s that time of year again!

Come celebrate the new season with your neighbors here in Forest Heights during

our annual Easter egg hunt on Saturday, April 23rd at Mill Pond Park.

Please join us for free coffee and donuts and help make the first community event

of 2011 one to remember!

IT’S BEEN A LONG, WET

W I N T E R I N F O R E S T H E I G H T S

C O M P L I A N C E C O R N E R

Bark Dust

Perhaps more than any other area

of the landscape, planting beds really

took a hit from all the rain. Water trav-

eling through yards has washed

out bark dust and mulch, leaving beds

vulnerable to erosion. Applying 2-3

inches of bark dust will prevent soil

from washing out onto lawns and

sidewalks. It will also help conserve

water during the drier months ahead.

Please remember to order aged, dark

bark dust; fresh bark dust and bark

chips of any color are not permitted in

Forest Heights.

Are you inspired by this springtime

review to make changes to your land-

scape? Please remember to build the

Architectural Review Committee (ARC)

approval process into your plans. Any

landscape change, including the addi-

tion of a feature such as a retaining

wall or the removal and/or replacement

of shrubs, trees, grassed areas and

beds need to be approved by the ARC.

Application forms and the Landscape

Review Checklist are available to make

the process run smoothly. Feel free

to contact Molly Oliver, Compliance

Coordinator, to discuss your plans.

She can be reached at 503-297-9400

or [email protected].

~ Molly Oliver, FHHOA Compliance Coordinator~

W inter has been soggy

this year and gardens have

taken a beating! With spring

upon us, now is a great time to walk

your property and assess your land-

scape.

Lawns

All that rain has created the perfect

growing environment for moss. There

are specific treatments that use iron to

kill moss; some also include fertilizer to

green up the lawn in the same applica-

tion. Check your grass to see if you

have brown or whitish debris; thatching

(removing built up dead grass or

leaves) or aerating (using a specialized

machine to cut plugs in the turf to allow

for better penetration of water and

fertilizer) may be in order. Over-

seeding bare patches in the grass

can keep your yard looking great all

summer with less water.

Trees and Shrubs

Are there any plantings that have died

and need to be replaced? Other plants

may have overgrown their space and

are in need of pruning or shaping.

Weeds

Warmer temperatures and lots of rain.

Need we say more? Getting on top of

weeding now, when the ground is soft

and weeds are just sprouting will save

time (and your back) as we transition

to summer.


For those residents who don’t subscribe to the Oregonian, the

newspaper distributor delivers to your door a free FOODday

newspaper supplement every Tuesday. This delivery includes

most of the local grocery store advertisements for the week.

While some residents appreciate this service, we’ve noticed a

fair amount of these papers stay on driveways or sidewalks,

often for days or weeks at a time. The windy weather here in

Forest Heights means many of

these papers end up in the street,

resulting in complaints here at the

HOA office.

If you are not interested in receiving

this weekly delivery, simply call the

Oregonian Subscriber Service line

at 503-221-8240 and ask to have

your address removed from their

distribution list.

Wondering what to do with all those

FOODday newspapers?

Sidewalk Repairs—City of Portland Requirements

D id you know that property owners in the City

of Portland are responsible for maintaining

the sidewalks, curbs, driveways and parking

strips abutting or immediately adjacent to their prop-

erty? Equally important to know is that property own-

ers are liable for damages or injuries that result from

the owner’s failure to keep these items in safe condi-

tion and good repair.

The most common hazard in sidewalks are “stub

toes”, where the sidewalk panel has been displaced

(sunken or raised) from its original position. The City

of Portland has determined that a rise of 1/2 inch or

greater is hazardous. Depending on the rise, there

are several repair options available to homeowners

that may not require a complete replacement of the

panel. All panel repairs or replacements require a

permit. Take a moment to walk the sidewalks on your

property.

If you observe a stub toe or other potential hazard,

contact the City of Portland Street Systems Manage-

ment at 503-823-7002, Option “3”. They can advise

you of your options and guide you through the repair

permitting process. If you need recommendations on

sidewalk contractors, please contact Molly Oliver at

503-297-9400.

O n Sunday, March 6th, ln Stitches hosted

it’s annual Stitch-a-Thon. Local stitchers

participated in the 12 hour long event to

benefit the Oregon Food Bank. Event organizer

Lori Hennessy reports that despite concerns with

the economy, this year’s Stitch -a-thon surpassed

last year's numbers and raised over $10,000 in

cash and several hundred pounds of donated

food. And since every dollar raised allows OFB to

purchase 5 pounds of food, this years Stitch-a-

thon allows the OFB to purchase 50,000 pounds

of food for the hungry. Thanks to everyone who

supported stitchers and the OFB!

The Stitch-a-thon results are in!

C O M M I T T E E U P D A T E

F O R E S T H E I G H T S S T R E A M

E N H A N C E M E N T P R O J E C T

I n cooperation with SOLV and

West Multnomah Soil & Water

Conservation District (WMSWCD),

the Go Green committee held a sec-

ond planting activity along Cedar Mill

Creek on March 5, 2011. More than

20 participants were rewarded with a

dry, sunny day, and the event turned

out to be both fun and productive!

Volunteers planted, mulched and

caged 183 native plants in an effort

to create a layered canopy of ground

cover, shrubs and trees along the

stream bank at the .8 acre site adja-

cent to Mill Pond. This recent planting

followed removal of invasive species

and a previous installation by volun-

teers of approximately 200 dogwood

and willow stakes along the stream

bank. The goals of this project are to

restore a portion of the stream bank

feeding into Mill Pond, reduce ero-

sion, improve water quality and im-

prove habitat for wildlife. The Go

Green stream bank restoration project

is funded by a WMSWCD grant,

which is in turn matched by commu-

nity volunteer hours. During the plant-

ing activity, Mary Logalbo of

WMSWCD supervised and demon-

strated appropriate planting place-

ment and technique, and gave a talk

to volunteers outlining the goals of the

planting project. Mary selected and

sited 105 bare root plantings of Deer

Fern, Beaked Hazelnut, Salal, Ore-

gon Grape, Pacific Ninebark, Nootka

Rose, Elderberry, Douglas Spirea,

Snowberry, and Western Red Cedar.

All of these plants are native to the

Willamette Valley, and many of these

plants provide food for native birds

and other wildlife that non-native

plants cannot.

Steve Kennett of SOLV was also on

hand to lend his technical support

during the planting. Under Steve's

direction, SOLV contributed an

additional 78 potted plants to the

event, and expanded the planting

project to an area on the other side

of the trail adjacent to the original site.

WMSWCD is supplying funding for

SOLV’s Team Up For Watershed

Health program to assist in the project

area. SOLV now manages registra-

tion for our Mill Creek planting pro-

jects and provides tools, safety equip-

ment and liability coverage for our

planting events. SOLV will also help

manage our site by weeding, watering

and monitoring the site for the next 8

years.

Go Green also gratefully acknowl-

edges the donation of coffee by the

Forest Heights Starbucks, who kept

the group caffeinated during the

event. Judith, Kim, Stephen and Rich-

ard of FHHOA were also a great help

before and during the planting.

FHHOA provided a canopy, tea, co-

coa and snacks on planting day. Kim

provided signage and newsletter cov-

erage of our event. Richard fashioned

beaver cages and also was on hand

for our planting, ferrying mulch and

providing support and tools to our

group as needed. Judith (and her

hard working husband Chuck) took

photos and worked hard planting and

moving loads of mulch!

continued on page 13

WANT TO GET INVOLVED?

Are you interested in getting involved in our community?

Do you have skills or talents that you want to share for

the common good?

If you answered yes to either of these questions, why not

consider joining one of the many proactive committees here

at Forest Heights?

To learn more, visit the FHHOA website. And if

you’re certain you’d like to get involved, please download and

complete the Committee Volunteer form.

Go Green will keep the commu-

nity informed about any further

upcoming plantings or invasive

plant removal projects. In the

meantime, below are some help-

ful links to improve native habitat

in your own yard:

Garden Smart Guide

Columbia Land Trust Backyard

Habitat Certification Program

Native Plant Guide

WMSWCD services, classes and

other general information

Also, to learn how to better man-

age storm water management on

your own property, please con-

sider attending the upcoming

Storm Water Management work-

shop on May 7th, 10am to 12pm

at the FHHOA office (see related

article to RSVP).

Thanks again to everyone who is

pitching in to improve the habitat

in the common areas in Forest

Heights!

~ Article contributed by

Susan Weedall, FHHOA resident

and G2 Committee member ~

continued from page 12

Are you curious about managing

rainwater? Have you considered a rain

garden but were not sure where to start? Do you

look at our bountiful rain and often say "there must

be a better way than to let it all go down the drain?"

Look no further!! Come attend the "Manage Your

Storm Water" presentation/training on the 7th of

May at the HOA offices. The presentation will

be given by the West Multnomah Soil and Conser-

vation District and the City of Portland. Free to all

residents of Forest Heights. Seats are very limited

and reservations are required. To RSVP, send an

email to [email protected] with the

subject "Storm Water".

Storm Water

Management

http://www.opb.org/programs/invasives/extras/gardensmartguide.pdf

http://www.columbialandtrust.org/press-room/news-items/backyard-habitats-certification-program

http://www.columbialandtrust.org/press-room/news-items/backyard-habitats-certification-program

http://www.plantnative.org/nd_or.htm

http://www.wmswcd.org/content.cfm/What-We-Do




O ver the past two years, the Forest


(FHHOA) Go Green committee has

undertaken several activities and projects

to improve our environment and make our

community more livable and sustainable.

Using the results of past surveys, the

Go Green committee has completed or

is working on the following projects:

• Renegotiated the current landscaping

maintenance contract to reduce the

environmental impacts by improving

landscaping methods and in the proc-

ess saved money for our community

• Worked with the Architectural Review

Committee to modify covenants to

more easily approve use of solar

panels within our neighborhood. The

committee and the FHHOA partnered

with Imagine Energy to bring solar

panel installation to our neighborhood

at lower costs

• Participated in development of the new

park at the corner of Thompson and

Miller

• Worked with the Board to adopt

the Portland Plant List that requires

common area landscape use approved

native or drought tolerant plants

SURVEY SAYS...

• Worked with the Board to adopt a

resolution to require watershed

protection as neighboring associations

develop around Forest Heights

• Held educational seminars at Forest

Park Elementary for interested resi-

dents

• Currently developing a community

garden proposal

• Currently carrying out habitat restora-

tion in our common space to remove

invasive species and reduce erosion

and runoff

It’s time to give the Go Green committee

feedback on the next round of projects

you think will make Forest Heights more

sustainable, improve our quality of life,

and better protect our environment.

Please complete the survey by May 15,

2011. The Go Green committee will use

survey results to prioritize work for 2011-

2012.

Click

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to take the

Go Green

Survey

Forest Heights Homeowners Association

Go Green Survey

5 EASY STEPS TO

HELP THE ENVIRONMENT

Use less water

Take showers instead of baths, fix leaks, and turn off

the tap when brushing your teeth. Look for the Wa-

terSense label when purchasing appliances.

Commute without polluting

Use public transportation, carpool, walk or bike when-

ever possible to reduce air pollution and save on fuel

costs.

Switch to compact fluorescent bulbs

If every American home replaced just one light with an

ENERGY STAR light, we would save enough energy to

light more than 3 million homes for a year, about $700

million in annual energy costs, and prevent 9 billion

pounds of greenhouse gas emissions per year, equiva-

lent to the emissions of about 800,000 cars.

Reduce, reuse, recycle

Try to find products with less packaging, buy items in

bulk and store in reusable containers, take reusable

bags on shopping trips, creatively reuse other products,

and recycle what’s left.

Save electricity

Do a home energy audit, get programmable thermo-

stats, buy Energy Star products, and turn off the lights

(and appliances) when you don’t need to use them.

Earth Day is April 22nd, so why not give a gift to the

planet by taking on or two of these steps towards a

greener tomorrow?

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Interested in advertising in the Forest Heights

Community Newsletter?

When you advertise in the FHHOA Community 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

and the monthly email blast that delivers the newsletter.

For ad rates, submission deadlines and general information,

please contact Kim Monaco, Marketing, Communications and

Event Coordinator, at: [email protected] or by phone

503.297.9400.

From your Communications

Committee

We’ve been getting some calls here at the HOA office

regarding the Forest Heights Life magazine which many

of our residents reported having gotten in the mail. So

just what is Forest Heights Life magazine?

Forest Heights Life magazine, a lifestyle publication,

is produced by N2 Publishing, a third-party for profit

company headquartered in North Carolina. N2 produces

monthly publications to, for and about affluent communi-

ties throughout the United States.

Content for this publication is provided by community

members and all editorial control is at the discretion of

N2.

FHHOA and the Communications Committee were ap-

proached by N2 last summer with a proposal to produce

the Forest Heights Life magazine in lieu of the HOA

newsletter. HOA staff, the Communications Committee

and the board did not agree to this proposal, however we

feel it is important to let community members know that

they may be solicited to write content for this publication,

and N2 representatives and/or photographers might be

present at upcoming FHHOA community events.

Your FHHOA also believes it is important to point out

that no association dollars are being used to produce

the Forest Heights Life magazine.

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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.

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

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 [email protected]

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 espe-

cially weekends and willing to book on short notice. I have lots of references upon request,

so give me a call! (503) 804-6616

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected].

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 [email protected]

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

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.

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:

[email protected], 503.686.8020 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C24mJgNyP8

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 avail-

able 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. Groom-

ing 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: [email protected] or call 503.863.6673

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

by C and R Real Estate Services, Co.

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.

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: [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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 [email protected] 503-291-9822

RENTALS

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: [email protected].

BABYSITTING

MUSIC

TUTORING

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

PET/PLANT CARE

MISCELLANEOUS

LANDSLIDE INSURANCE RECOMMENDATION? Looking to insure my home against landslide. Any recommendations? Please let me know.

Petra at 503.456-0770.

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 [email protected]

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:

[email protected]

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.

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.

SOCCER UNIFORMS FOR SALE 2 Forest Heights Soccer uniforms, navy blue & white, size L | $20 each

Contact Noelle at 503-297-5646.

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

Call Mike and Steph 503-244-1418

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 503-

841-5989 or email [email protected]. I would love to hear from you.

FOREST HEIGHTS CONDO FOR RENT

Montara Loop condo for rent. 2 br 2 bath approx 1100 sq feet, all upgraded, ex model

home, granite/hardware etc, $1595.00 a month negotiable. Call Sarah 503-332-7788

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Safety, Streetscape & Transportation

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GoGreen Committee

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Community Activities

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Forest Heights Board of Directors

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April 2011

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Here’s a snapshot of FHHOA activities and meet-

ings from April 1st—May 14th. Print and keep this

calendar in a handy spot so you’ll have access to

what’s happening in your community.

May 2011

April 2011 Community Newsletter

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