Forest Heights January 2013 Newsletter
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Monthly newsletter for the residents of the Forest Heights Homeowners Association in Portland, Oregon
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S O C C E R S H O T S
C O M E S T O F H S o c c e r c a m p s
s t a r t i n g i n
J a n u a r y a t M i l l
P o n d P a r k
S E C U R I T Y O R
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w h e n : s e c u r i t y
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C A L L F O R
N O M I N A T I O N S I n t e r e s t e d i n
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F H H O A B o a r d
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pinnacle press Monthly Newsletter for the Residents of the Forest Heights Homeowners Association
JANUARY•2013
The first winter snow in Forest Heights, December 17th
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 | 2012-2013
Mark Sanzone—President
Heather Gaitan—Vice President
Stuart Roberts—Secretary
Don Bielen—Treasurer
Greg Maletic
Mary Shuhert
Kyle Abraham
Association Staff
Jennifer Callaghan—General Manager
email: [email protected]
Judith Souers—Office Administrator
email: [email protected]
Molly McManus Oliver—Compliance
Coordinator
email: [email protected]
Kimberly Monaco—Marketing,
Communications & Event Coordinator
email: [email protected]
Richard Metzger—Maintenance
Supervisor
Juan Guerrero—Maintenance Team
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Option 1: ACH DRAFT (Preferred Method)
Complete a Forest Heights ACH form and we’ll deduct your payments
automatically from your chosen account on January 20th and July 20th
of each year. Download ACH form
Option 2: E-CHECK (Second Best Choice)
Go to the Forest Heights website at www.fhhoa.com and click the
“I Want to Pay My Assessment Online” link. You’ll be redirected to the
FHHOA’s bank website. Select the option “One Time eCheck Payment”
and complete the online instructions.
Option 3: US MAIL
Write a check payable to Forest Heights HOA, and mail it along with
your payment coupon to the address listed on the coupon. Important:
Write your account number on your check as it appears on your state-
ment. Please allow 5 to 7 business days for check to reach SmartStreet.
Option 4: YOUR BANK’S ONLINE BILL PAY
Please complete your bank’s online bill-pay set up with the following
information:
Payee
Forest Heights HOA
PO Box 105007 | Atlanta, GA 30348-5007
(888) 705-0600
Account Number: Enter as it appears on your statement
Option 5: ONLINE PAYMENT
Go to the Forest Heights website at www.fhhoa.com and click the
“I Want to Pay My Assessment Online” link. You’ll be redirected to
the FHHOA’s bank website. Select the option “One Time Credit Card
Payment” and complete the online instructions.
R E M I N D E R : S E M I A N N U A L A S S E S S M E N T S D U E
Homeowner’s assessments are due January 1st and
July 1st each year. Please review your payment
options below, or simply drop off your payment at
the HOA office located in the Village Center at
2033 NW Miller Road
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P R E S I D E N T ’ S C O R N E R
Upcoming FHHOA Board Meeting:
Tuesday, January 15th
All board meetings take place at 6:00 pm
on the second Tuesday of each month at
the HOA office. Homeowners are welcome
to attend!
F R O M Y O U R B O A R D
P R E S I D E N T
L uckily for us, we all survived
the much talked about Mayan
2012 Apocalypse. I hope you
all had a good holiday despite the
predictions of the end of the world.
Twenty-twelve was a big year for the
Forest Heights Homeowners Associa-
tion; I would like to highlight just a few
of the accomplishments we met this
past year:
• We hired Jennifer Callaghan, the
new FHHOA General Manager,
thanks to a lot of hard work on the
part the Association Management
Oversight Committee (AMOC)
and the FHHOA Board. The HOA
staff was very supportive during
this transition and I would like to
thank them for their dedication to
providing uninterrupted service
to all homeowners during this
transition
• We completed the dredging
of Mill Pond on time and under
budget. As we have been report-
ing in this newsletter, the Mill
Pond dredging project was years
in the making so it is especially
nice to see the pond restored,
and to have the fountain running
again after many years without
• Several joint projects with the
Go Green Committee and
SOLVE resulted in significant
stream restoration events and
invasive plant removal within our
common areas. We plan to keep
this up in 2013
• While we had to cancel our Fall
Food festival due to the Mill Pond
construction we had a wonderful
4th of July fireworks celebration
• We drove the reformation of
the NW Heights Neighborhood
Association (composed of Forest
Heights and several surrounding
developments) to establish a
more powerful communication
path to the city government.
Most of the NW Heights board
members are Forest Heights
committee members
We ended the year under budget,
and as was announced last month we
have an approved 2013 budget with
no dues increase.
Next month we will discuss our plans
and priorities for 2013.
Happy New Year!
~ Mark Sanzone,
FHHOA Board President ~
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Sweet Ambrosia Bakery
Closes Its Doors
After seven years of crafting delicious treats for
the residents of Forest Heights, it is with a heavy
heart that we report the closing of Sweet Ambrosia
Bakery. Owner Mary Ambrose would like to offer
a special “thank you” to all the Forest Heights
patrons—many of whom became friends—who
helped make Mary’s dream of owning her own
bakery a reality.
While baking had been the core of Mary’s business,
over the years Sweet Ambrosia morphed into a full
service café offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, cater-
ing, happy hour and wine tastings, all of which con-
sumed a considerable amount of time to plan and
execute.
The full service café has been successful, however,
the hours required to keep so many menus going
has taken Mary away from baking, which is where
her passion and creativity thrive. Closing shop,
which happened at the end of December, will allow
Mary the freedom to return to baking full time.
Please join us in wishing Mary much success as
she ventures back into the world of flour, sugar,
baking pans, frosting, fondants and pastry bags.
We can’t wait to see what she comes up next!
If you would like to stay in touch with Mary, you can
reach her at: [email protected].
Good luck Mary!
We will miss you!
F 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 the 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
• participate in study sessions, evaluate subjects in
an objective manner
• educate yourself on homeowners associations
• support the will of the majority of the board.
An ability to communicate and work with others is,
of course, helpful.
SCHEDULE FOR NOMINEES
January/February 2012
Decide on candidacy (self-nominated or nominated by
another).
March 2012
Candidate profile and statements will be published in
the FHHOA Newsletter. Deadline 2/15.
April 2012
Candidate statements will be published in the FHHOA
Newsletter and proxy will be distributed via the annual
mailing. Deadline 3/15.
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 [email protected]. HOA staff will send
you the required nomination packet and forms for
completion by the nominating party. Nominations
will be closed March 15, 2013 (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!
~ Greg Maletic, Chair FHHOA
Board Director Nominating
Committee ~
REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONS FHHOA Board Seeks New Members for its Board of Directors
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Forest Heights Homeowners Association and
the Go Green Committee, in partnership with
SOLVE and the West Multnomah Soil and Water
Conservation District, will be continuing efforts to
improve the natural common areas adjacent to the
Forest Heights Common Area trail system. For the
past year, the joint effort of these groups has gone
towards the removal of invasive species, and
subsequent planting of natives, along the
Wetlands Creek Trail and common area.
Please join us on Saturday, February 9th, for
the ongoing restoration of the Forest Heights
common areas. Focus for this event has yet to be
determined, but will either be the closure of social
trails or additional planting along the Wetlands Trail.
When: Saturday, February 9th
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Where: Location to be determined
Volunteer requirements: Minimum age 10 and up.
Please wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Gloves,
tools, snacks and coffee (courtesy of the Forest
Heights Starbucks) will be supplied.
REGISTER HERE
Help Reforest
Forest Heights!
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Tree & Wreath Recycling
Date: January 5th
Time: 9:00 am—3:00pm
Location: Village Center
SOLVE Stream Team
Captain Training
Dates: See below
January 8th & 10th | 6:00 pm—9:00 pm
January 12th | 9:00 am—3:00 pm
Location: SOLVE Office
Wine & Real Estate
Date: Thursday, January 17th
Time: 5:00 pm—7:30 pm
Location: Kaer Property Group
Village Center
Soccer Shots
Date: January 26th—March 9th
Time: 10:00 am & 10:45 am
Location: Mill Pond Park
FPE Auction
Date: Saturday, January 26th
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Multnomah Athletic Club
SOLVE Planting
Date: Saturday, February 9th
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Location: TBD
Upcoming Community Events
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD?
TEAM WORK · EXPERIENCE · PROFESSIONALISM · DILIGENCE · TRUST
Come find out:
What’s selling in Forest Heights!
WWW.KAERPROPERTYGROUP.COM
Drop in anytime from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Refreshments served
Date: Thursday, January 17th
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 complimentary market
analysis of your neighborhood and your home
Time:
Location:
Contact:
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Soccer Shots is a nationally recognized program that offers a high
energy, fun and age-appropriate introduction to the wonderful game
of soccer. In addition to soccer, we work on improving children’s gross
motor skills and teaching children important concepts such as teamwork,
sharing and respect. Soccer Shots instructors are enthusiastic and
passionate about working with kids ages 3-8. Our goal Is simple: to
leave a lasting, positive impact on every child we serve. We’ll be
coming to Forest Heights starting in January, so please check us out!
WHO: All children 3-5 years old and K-3 grade
WHERE: Onsite at Mill Pond Park
SEASON: January 26 - March 9
DAY & TIME: For ages 3-5, Saturdays at 10 AM.
For ages K-3rd Grade, Saturdays at 10:45 AM
COST: $91 for season
Includes a FREE Soccer Shots T-Shirt Prize!
REGISTER ONLINE: http://www.soccershots.org/pdx/
Coming Soon To Forest Heights:
Soccer Shots at Mill Pond Park
Emergency: 911
Police Non-Emergency
503-823-3333
Alert Security
503-846-9706
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M any homeowners have asked me,
when faced with various safety
situations, who they should call:
our private security firm or the Portland
police? The primary benefit of contracting
with a security firm is for response in the
case when the Police are unavailable to
respond. In addition, we expect that their
periodic patrols of the community will
assist in deterring criminal activity.
However, they are not Police equivalent,
so it is still important to contact the police
for all issues as well. Only the police have
the ability to make arrests, demand identi-
fication, and detain a suspect. While our
security firm is trained to handle a variety
of situations, they will also have to defer
to the police for issues that require further
action.
I have heard repeatedly that owners
hesitate contacting the police directly,
citing concern for “more important crimes”
and not wanting to be bothersome.
However, we have been reassured
that this is not the case. Calling the
non-emergency line gives the police
department the opportunity to determine
if they have a patrol person available to
respond. If they don’t, it is still important
for them to track areas of concern.
With this in mind, we ask residents to
call the police first and foremost when
there is an issue. Contacting our security
is also important and can often provide a
quicker response time in some situations,
but shouldn’t be relied upon for law en-
forcement.
Below is a simple guideline one when to
call who.
~Jennifer Callaghan,
FHHOA General Manager~
Security or the Police:
Who Should I Call?
F R O M T H E M A N A G E R ' S D E S K
SAMPLE ISSUE 911? Police Non-Emergency? Alert Security?
Crime in progress – theft, vandalism, etc. YES NO NOT NECESSARY
Medical emergency YES NO NOT NECESSARY
Threat to property/person YES NO NOT NECESSARY
Suspicious activity (loitering with no actual crime being committed that you know of)
NO YES YES
Curfew violations and/or trespassing NO YES YES
Prior crime report (i.e. a theft has occurred with no suspect present)
NO YES NO
Numbers to Call
T he Go Green committee of Forest Heights
encourages neighborhood participation in our
SOLVE volunteer restoration events to remove
invasive plants and plant native plants along the streams
in the common areas. This approach is one of several
methods to decrease erosion along the stream banks
in Forest Heights. One way for neighbors to get involved
is to undergo training to become a SOLVE Stream
Team Captain. This program is a great opportunity
for high school and college students—as well as any
volunteer—who is interested in gaining a background in
restoration practices required to assist in leading a
SOLVE event. Trained volunteers have the opportunity
to shadow and work with experienced stream team
captains after the training. No prior experience is
necessary.
Learn more about SOLVE’s Stream Team Captain
training program, and if you are interested in additional
information, please feel free to contact members of the
Go Green committee by emailing:[email protected].
The next SOLVE event taking place in Forest Heights
will be on Saturday, February 9th. Please consider
attending this event in order to learn more about the
benefits of being a stream team captain.
Be a SOLVE Stream Team Hero!
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From Miller
& Thompson
From Sunset
Transit
6:30 AM 6:45 AM
7:00 AM 7:15 AM
7:30 AM 7:45 AM
8:00 AM 8:15 AM
8:30 AM 8:45 AM
9:00 AM 9:15 AM
9:30 AM 9:45 AM
10:00 AM **********
Service Break
********** 2:15 PM
2:30 PM 2:45 PM
3:00 PM 3:15 PM
3:30 PM 3:45 PM
4:00 PM 4:15 PM
4:30 PM 4:45 PM
5:00 PM 5:15 PM
5:30 PM 5:45 PM
6:00 PM 6:15 PM
6:30 PM 6:45 PM
7:00 PM 7:15 PM
7:30 PM 7:45 PM
(effective January 2013)
I n the association’s ongoing efforts to produce a
balanced budget, the Budget and Finance Committee
has recommended to the Board of Directors that the
Forest Heights EcoShuttle extend the current mid-day
service break by one hour. This additional one hour break
will occur during the low ridership hours between 10:00 am
and 2:15 pm and will help the association realize a cost
reduction of over $17,000 per year.
This new schedule will go into effect on January 1, 2013.
If you ride the EcoShuttle, please clip the new schedule
(right) and keep in a handy location to assist you with your
travel plans. The new schedule will also be updated on the
Forest Heights website on January 1st.
And a reminder about the EcoShuttle and inclement
weather: with winter weather approaching, please
remember that during snow events and other weather
related instances, the EcoShuttle will make every effort to
safely transport riders. When we encounter a “weather
event” (snow and ice), EcoShuttle will switch to its larger,
diesel pusher bus with an automated chain system.
Depending on the conditions, the shuttle may be running
on a shortened “snow route”. For inclement weather or
service delays, please call the EcoShuttle pre-recorded
route information line: 503.517.8566.
The FHHOA Board of Directors and the Budget and
Finance Committee thank all EcoShuttle riders for their
understanding and support of this additional break in
service during our low ridership hours. Our collective efforts
to reduce costs to the association go a long way in keeping
your annual assessments at just $48 per month.
F R O M T H E S A F E T Y, S T R E E T S C A P E A N D T R A N S P O R T AT I O N C O M M I T T E E
Reminder: EcoShuttle Service Break Extended by One Hour
FOREST HEIGHTS
ECOSHUTTLE SCHEDULE
EcoShuttle Pre-Recorded
Route Information Line:
503.517.8566
Last month, Santa visited Forest Heights for milk
and cookies and was joined by some of his clos-
est friends. Over one hundred children from the
neighborhood brought their smiles—and wish
lists—to the big man in red during a morning of
milk, cookies, caroling and photos.
Special thanks to Steve Kaer and the Kaer
Property Group at the Forest Height Village
Center for organizing this event. When our
annual tree lighting ceremony was cancelled
at the last minute, Steve Kaer jumped into action
and magically got onto Santa’s calendar. Thanks
also to the “Daisies” Girl Scout Troop 45045 who
entertained Santa and all event attendees with
their signing of Christmas carols.
Milk & Cookies with Santa
a Big Success
The “Daisies” Girl Scout Troop 45045 pose with Santa during Santa’s visit
to the Kaer Property Group at the Village Center on December 8th.
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Mark your calendars for January
26, 2013 when the red carpet will
be rolled out at the Multnomah
Athletic Club for the 15th Annual
Forest Park Elementary Auction!
This annual fundraiser has a
direct benefit on all children who
attend Forest Park Elementary.
Please join us for a fun-filled evening
while making a difference in the
lives of students at FPE.
Date: Saturday, January 26th
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Multnomah Athletic Club
Purchase Auction Tickets Here
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Please
recycle your
holiday tree
and wreath
T 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, but by late January the tree
has dried out and is 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
that weather conditions can impact the timing of taking
down holiday decorations, but with a little planning now,
those lights, decorations and ornaments can be 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, a tree recycling event is
being held at the Village Center on January 5th (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!
A L L G O O D T H I N G S M U S T C O M E T O A N E N D
C O M P L I A N C E C O R N E R
CALLING ALL SNOW EVENT
VOLUNTEERS!
We are looking for volunteers who are
willing to help with shoveling snow, 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, send an email to:
The long winter days are
here and we can’t think of a
better way to spend a few
hours than in the company of
a good book. Better yet, how
about spending a few of
those long winter hours in
front of a cozy fire with said
good book, some new friends
and a hot cup of coffee?
The Forest Heights Starbucks is starting a book club and is
looking for interested bibliophiles. If you love books, love to
discuss books and love to meet new people, please con-
sider joining the book club! To join, simply sign up at the
Forest Heights Starbucks. Once the group has formed,
members will select their first book and determine meeting
dates and times. Happy reading!
Join the Forest Heights
Starbucks Book Club!
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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]
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.
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
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.
PIANO AND FLUTE LESSONS
Children and adult lessons available. Start a new hobby or pick up where you left off
as a child. I travel to you. Well-established local business with outstanding Forest
Heights' references. Contact Sarah at 503 313 1216; [email protected].
BABYSITTING
MUSIC
TUTORING
PET/PLANT CARE
MISCELLANEOUS
TUTORING
Tutoring, all ages, Math, English, French, SAT prep, homework help for learning challenged.
Experienced certified teacher. I travel to you. Excellent Forest Heights references. Please
contact Sarah at [email protected] or 503 313 1216
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.
FURNITURE FOR SALE
Moving out of state! All furniture in great condition, bedroom sets, living room,
family room, dining room, flat TV, lamps.
Call: 786-489-0963 or 503-537-8879. Email: [email protected]
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 [email protected].
Experienced Pet and Plant Sitter
Very responsible 13 year old girl with lots of experience. I can walk, feed and play
with, clean up after and care for your pets. I have lived with cats, dogs, hamsters, fish and
snails and have taken care of cats, dogs, guinea pigs, birds, fish and many other animals.
I will also water plant. I have excellent references available upon request. Call
503.291.1249 or email [email protected]
BABYSITTING
Tess Pauken, babysitting, age 13, Red Cross certified, $5.00/hr., Responsible & reliable.
Contact:503-297-4007 or email: [email protected]
MATH LESSONS Math lessons: Experienced math teacher (all levels) with Bachelors degree in math.
Please contact Aya at: 971-227-0555
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 [email protected].
HEBREW TUTOR Hebrew lessons: Native Hebrew speaker experienced in Hebrew teaching.
Please contact Aya at: 971-227-0555
Babysitter, Petsitter and/or House-sitter for Hire!
I am exactly what you're looking for! I promise! My name is Jamie Huggins and I live up here
off Devoto. I have about 3 years experience with other families (including nannying for one
of them for about a year) and I also have 4 younger siblings that I've helped raise over the
years. I have many of my own pets including a dog and a ferret:). I am 20 years old, I drive
and have my own car (a safe Jeep Cherokee). I am currently studying business administra-
tion at PCC Rock Creek, however I do have flexible hours. I am willing to watch any age
(child and/or pet) I’m able to drive to and from practices/school/doctors appointments--
whatever you need. I can also cook. I charge a flat rate of 12/hr (unless you have upwards
of 10 babies, then my rate might go up ;D). We can negotiate for pet and house-sitting
rates. I have great references that can be provided upon request! Fun and outgoing! Stern
but kind. I love both kids and animals more than you can imagine!! The best way to contact
me is through e-mail: [email protected]. I usually respond within the hour.
Hope to hear from you soon!
Responsible, Fun Babysitter Available
I am an 8th grader at ACCESS Academy and I am Red Cross Certified. I have 2 years of
experience and love kids of all ages. I'm also good with pets, and can help kids with their
homework. I'm also able to cook meals. My rate is $5 per hour for one child, additional rates
available upon request. I have excellent references available upon request.
Call 503-291-1249 or email me at [email protected].
PET/PLANT CARE
I am a responsible 14 year old boy in the neighborhood. I will attend Lincoln High School
next year. If you need help while you are away I can watch your animals or water plants.
Please call Nick at 503.793.4169 or 503.939.3028.
GUITAR LESSONS
Classically trained guitarist now accepting new students; can teach any style of guitar
Friendly, enthusiastic and easy going Forest Heights resident.. Open to teaching theory to
non-guitarists. Music reading taught to every student, any age and skill welcome. Rates
available upon request.. Rory Kenner (360) 510-0096 [email protected]
LOOKING TO LIVEN UP YOUR NEXT DINNER OR COCKTAIL PARTY?
Pianist available to play background music for your next event. Genre of music can be
discussed. Has had 11+ years of piano experience. References available upon request.
$50/hr. Christina Seung 503.320.4296 Email: [email protected]
Babysitter Hunting?
Got one or more 1-6 year olds? Look no further! My name is Claire Jackson, I’m a sopho-
more at Lincoln High School, and I am here to tell you your kids are safe in my hands. But
there’s no reason for you to trust me on the spot, so don’t be shy to call me at the phone
number indicated at the bottom of the advertisement. Living in Forest Heights makes for
easy access to any one of your homes, so don’t be shy to call me last minute late Saturday
night, as long as you call I will do my best to make it over to your house just in time to make
it to that movie you were dying to see. Yours truly, Claire Jackson (503) 803-7881
CERTIFIED BABYSITTER
I'm Jaclyn and I am a responsible 13 year old. I have been certified through the Red Cross
Babysitting Class. I am capable of helping kids with homework as well. I am available to
babysit on the weekends and Holiday Breaks. I am also very good with dogs and cats.
My rate is $5/hour. Contact me at my mom's cell 602-809-0917 or email:
EXPERIENCED BABYSITTER Searching for a reliable, experienced, and fun-loving babysitter?
My name is Annika Hansteen Izora and I’m 17 years old. I’ve been babysitting for four years, and with four younger siblings; I know how to take on any handful. I’m certified in Red Cross
First Aid, CPR, and AED, with experience in caring for children of all ages. Above all, I love kids and I understand what it means to keep them safe and happy. Please contact me and
we can have a chance to get to know each other. Call 503-705-6481, weekends only
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 to 1 1/2-pounds boneless ham,
cut into 3/4-inch-thick planks
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• 2 celery ribs, chopped fine
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 2 (16-ounce) bags frozen black-eyed peas
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 cups long-grain rice
• 3 scallions, sliced thin
According to tradition, Hoppin’ John should be the first thing one eats on New Year’s Day to ensure maximum good luck.
If the dish is served with a side of collard greens, chard or kale, it adds the promise of wealth since these greens are the
color of money. Even more luck is promised when served with cornbread as the bread represents the color of gold. So how
did Hoppin’ John get its name? Food historians share several tales and legends:
A man named John came “a-hoppin” when his wife took the dish from the stove
A South Carolina custom was inviting a guest to eat by saying, “Hop in, John”
In 1841, the dish was sold in the streets of Charleston, SC by a disabled man who was known as Hoppin’ John
However the dish got its name and whatever its origin, one thing is for sure – it is delicious. We wish you all a New Year
filled with the wealth of health, happiness, peace, love and compassion.
Happy New Year from the Forest Heights Homeowners Association!
We look forward to another great year with our fantastic homeowners.
Traditional Hoppin’ John
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“Eat poor on New Year’s, so that you
may eat rich the rest of the year”
Cook bacon in Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about
8 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate. Pour off
all but 1 tablespoon fat from pot and brown ham, about 3 minutes
per side. Transfer to plate with bacon.
Add onion and celery to pot and cook until softened, about 5
minutes. Stir in garlic and thyme and cook until fragrant, about
30 seconds. Add broth, peas, bay leaves, and browned ham and
bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, until beans
are just tender, about 20 minutes. Transfer ham to cutting board
and cut into ½-inch pieces.
Place rice in fine-mesh strainer set over large bowl. Rinse under
running water until water runs clear, about 1 minute. Drain rice well
and stir into pot. Place square of aluminum foil directly on surface
of simmering liquid. Simmer covered until liquid is absorbed and
rice is tender, about 20 minutes, stirring and repositioning foil twice
during cooking. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 10
minutes. Fluff rice with fork. Stir in scallions, bacon, and ham.
Serve.
Legend has it...
Recipe credit: Cooks County, Cooks Illustrated
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
FHHOA Office Closed in Obser-vance of the New
Year’s Holiday
2
Go Green Committee
6:00 pm
3
4 5
Tree & Wreath Recycling
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
6 7
Safety, Streetscape and Transportation
11:30 pm
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9 10
Architectural Review Committee
9:00 am
11 12
13 14
15
Board of Directors 6:00 pm
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17 18 19
20 21
Budget & Finance Committee
6:00 pm
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JANUARY 2013
Here’s a snapshot of FHHOA activities and meetings
for the month of January. Print and keep this
calendar in a handy spot so you’ll have
access to what’s happening in
your community.
