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GO GREEN SOLVE Green Team working with Forest Park Elementary students EVENT RECAP Highlights and photos from our Annual Halloween Party pinnacle press Monthly Newsletter for the Residents of the Forest Heights Homeowners Association NOVEMBER 2013 NEWS FROM THE MANAGER Monthly update from the General Manager’s Desk “daily walk”, winner fall photo contest
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Monthly newsletter for the residents of the Forest Heights Homeowners Association in Portland, Oregon
Transcript of November2013 newsletter
G O G R E E N
S O L V E G r e e n T e a m w o r k i n g w i t h F o r e s t P a r k E l e m e n t a r y s t u d e n t s
E V E N T R E C A P
H i g h l i g h t s a n d p h o t o s f r o m o u r A n n u a l H a l l o w e e n P a r t y
pinnacle press Monthly Newsletter for the Residents of the Forest Heights Homeowners Association
NOVEMBER 2013
N E W S F R O M T H E M A N A G E R
M o n t h l y u p d a t e f r o m t h e G e n e r a l M a n a g e r ’ s D e s k
“daily walk”, winner fall photo contest
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
Don Bielen—President
Stuart Roberts—Secretary
Greg Maletic
Heather Gaitan
Kyle Abraham
Pamela Morris
Jamie O’Halloren
Association Staff
Jennifer Callaghan—General Manager
email: [email protected]
Judith Souers—Office Administrator
email: [email protected]
Kimberly Monaco—Marketing,
Communications & Event Coordinator
email: [email protected]
Wes Hansen—Compliance Coordinator
email: [email protected]
Richard Metzger—Maintenance
Supervisor
Juan Guerrero—Maintenance Team
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Cover Photo Credit: Izabela Maciolek, Forest Heights resident and winner of last year’s fall photo contest
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I n the coming months, Forest
Heights residents will learn about
ways we can reduce sedimenta-
tion and improve water quality on our
own properties. Forest Heights is
the grateful beneficiary of an $18,000
DEQ/West Multnomah Soil and Water
District planning grant to determine
how to tackle stormwater runoff on
our developed steep slopes. Runoff
from deforested terrain, roofs and
pavement can significantly alter water
quality in our neighborhood streams
and Mill Pond.
Portland has an average of 37 inches
of rain a year. That creates billions
of gallons of storm water runoff that
washes over roofs, streets, parking
lots and other hard surfaces. The
storm water flows into street drains
that empty into rivers and streams. It
carries dirt, chemicals, metals and
other pollutants that can harm fish,
wildlife, and people.
Storm water isn't all bad. Clean storm
water helps plants grow, refreshes
groundwater supplies, and keeps
streams at levels and temperatures
that support healthy populations of
fish and wildlife.
The rain that falls in our neighborhood
ultimately flows into Mill Pond and
Cedar Mill Creek, which then drains
to the Tualatin River. What happens
upland in Forest Heights affects water
quality in the waterways and proper-
ties downstream.
Solutions that work require a water-
shed approach that looks not just at
waterways, but also the land and land
uses that send polluted runoff to rivers
and streams. Restoring our waterways
starts with a healthy watershed.
How You Can Help
• Preserve established trees in your
yard and neighborhood.
• Don't overuse fertilizers and
pesticides.
• Plant trees, shrubs and ground
covers that filter pollutants and
reduce storm water runoff.
• Use non-toxic alternatives to
home cleaning chemicals.
• Never dump used motor oil, paint
or household chemicals on the
ground or in a storm drain.
• Sweep driveways and patios
clean instead of hosing them into
the street.
• Drive less, use the Eco Shuttle,
public transportation, bike or walk.
• Scoop pet poop and put into
trash.
Look for additional methods to im-
prove water quality in our neighbor-
hood as Forest Heights/Go Green
Committee announces homeowner
training and planning activities to
tackle stormwater issues in Forest
Heights as part of West Multnomah's
DEQ grant award!
Sources: Environmental Services,
City of Portland and Green Girl Solutions
DID YOU KNOW THAT EV ERY FOREST HEIGHTS HOME IS A WATERFRONT PROPERTY?
F R O M G O G R E E N
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T R A I L M A I N T E N A N C E R E P O R T N O W O N L I N E
Did you know that there are nearly 10 miles of walking trails throughout
the Forest Heights community? These trails are maintained by the
homeowners association and while our maintenance staff does an ex-
cellent job of keeping the trails safe and clean, their daily maintenance
schedule does not afford them the time to walk the trail system each
day. This is where you come in.
If you walk the trails on a regular basis and notice any kind of mainte-
nance issue, be it a diseased tree, a fallen limb, overgrown shrubs or
debris on the trails or in the common areas, we need to hear from you.
To aid in the reporting of trail maintenance issues, we’ve created this
online trail maintenance report. Your reports will greatly assist our
crew in their ongoing efforts to keep our trails safe and enjoyable for all
who enjoy this wonderful feature of the community.
Thank you in advance for keeping an eye out for trail issues!
>> Report trail issue
~FHHOA Staff ~
U pdate your contact information!
Billing statements will go out the
end of this month so if you have
new contact information or a different
billing address, we need to hear from you.
We have the ability to deliver our semi-
annual assessments electronically, so if
you are willing to elect this option, please
visit our website at www.fhhoa.com and
sign up on the home page. This helps us
tremendously with keeping our costs down
and goes a long way in our part to be
“green”. In addition, people who sign up
for electronic billing also receive courtesy
reminders via email and tend to avoid late
penalties. So far, we have 417 out of 1934
owners signed up to take advantage of
electronic notification. Each homeowner
who signs up for electronic notification
saves the association at least $5.00 per
year, not to mention reduces the incidence
of being late in paying the assessment(s).
Tract R is complete!
While it might have been a bit slow to
start, our Mill Pond Park Landscape
upgrade has been complete (see above
photo). By next summer, the area to the
east side of the pond should be full of eco-
lawn, meadowscaping, native filter strips,
trees, picnic areas, and new areas for
multipurpose recreation, including a lawn
amphitheater that will provide a new
venue for community activities. Thank you
to everyone who provided input and par-
ticipated in this process.
Other community projects
This year, we had a multitude of projects
in the mix. Some have been a bit slower
to complete than I would have liked, but
patience is a virtue. In the next few weeks,
I am assured that our copper signage will
be ready and installed. We can also look
forward to the crosswalk project being
complete as well. Your patience has been
greatly appreciated.
Lastly, Forest Heights will be celebrating
our 25th Anniversary next year. To help
commemorate this milestone, we are
producing a community wide cookbook
(see next page) full of recipes from Forest
Heights residents—past and present. As
you go about preparing for the upcoming
holidays, please send in you favorite reci-
pes for the cookbook!
~Jennifer Callaghan,
FHHOA General Manager ~
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Are you curious about things
going on in our community?
Do you have questions about
issues that impact Forest
Heights? If you are wondering
about something, chances are
others in our community are
curious about the same thing,
so do us all a favor and send in
your questions. Email your ques-
tions to [email protected]
Questions received by the 10th
of each month will be answered
in the next month’s newsletter.
Have you got a
question about
Forest Heights?
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The Forest Heights Homeowners Association will be
celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2014 and is embarking
on a community-wide project to help celebrate this mile-
stone: a Forest Heights Community Cookbook.
We are looking for recipes from all Forest Heights
homeowners – past and present – for this one-of-a-kind
cookbook. It doesn’t matter if you just moved to Forest
Heights, if you’ve lived here for 20+ years, or are a
previous owner; we want to hear from you. And because
Forest Heights is such a culturally diverse community,
we are especially interested in recipes that represent the
cultures and culinary customs that make up our very
unique community.
Here are the types of recipes we’re looking for:
• Appetizers & Beverages
• Soup & Salad
• Vegetables & Side Dishes
• Main Dish
• Breads & Rolls
• Desserts
• Cookies & Candy
• This & That
The success of this project will depend on the number of
entries we receive, so we’re allowing up to five recipes
per household. It is our hope to have all entries come
from Forest Heights homeowners, our staff, and the
dedicated vendors who have helped make our Annual
International Festival such a huge success. Whether it’s
the casserole recipe that your grandmother used to
make, or the amazing pumpkin soup that you just made
last week, the cookbook can’t happen without your reci-
pes. Please join in on the fun and share your favorite
recipes today!
How to contribute
There are three ways you can send in your recipes:
• Typensave Online: Go to our partner site (see
instructions below) and enter your recipes
online. Easy and fast, this option shows you
what your recipe will look like when printed
• Email the Association: Email your recipes to
• Mail or fax your recipes to the association office:
2033 NW Miller Road, Portland, Oregon 97229
Fax: 503.297.9408
Please include the source of your recipe if you know
where you originally got it from (e.g. “from my great-
grandmother”). If there’s a story behind the recipe, feel
free to share that too.
We will be collecting recipes from November 2013
through May 2014, with an expected print date of early
summer 2014.
Questions? Send them to: [email protected] or call:
503.297.9400.
F R O M T H E H O A O F F I C E
FOREST HEIGHTS ANNOU NCES COMMUNITY COOKBOOK PROJECT
HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR RECIPES ONLINE
1.) Click this link or go to: http://www.typensave.com/get-started/
2.) Enter the user name: ForestHeights
3.) Enter the password: onion932
4.) Follow the online instructions for ‘Add Recipes’
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Upcoming
Community
Events
Forest Heights Book Club
Date: Wednesday, November 21st, 2013
Time: 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Contact Patti at Forest Heights Starbucks
for location: [email protected]
Wine and Real Estate
Date: Thursday, November 14th, 2013
Time: 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Kaer Property Group
FHHOA Office Closed
The FHHOA office will be closed
Thursday, November 28th and
Friday, November 29th for the
Thanksgiving holiday
Forest Heights Book Club
Meets November 21st
This month’s title: The Tiger’s Wife
About the November book club
This month’s meeting will be held in a private home just
outside of Forest Heights. Please contact Patti Prenger
for the location: [email protected]
Date: Wednesday, November 21st, 7:00 to 8:30 pm
The sometimes crushing power
of myth, story, and memory is
explored in the brilliant debut of
Obreht, the youngest of the
New Yorker's 20-under-40.
Natalia Stefanovi, a doctor living
(and, in between suspensions,
practicing) in an unnamed
country that's a ringer for
Obreht's native Croatia, crosses
the border in search of answers
about the death of her beloved
grandfather, who raised her on
tales from the village he grew
up in, and where, following German bombardment in 1941,
a tiger escaped from the zoo in a nearby city and be-
friended a mysterious deaf-mute woman. The evolving
story of the tiger's wife, as the deaf-mute becomes known,
forms one of three strands that sustain the novel, the other
two being Natalia's efforts to care for orphans and a way-
ward family who, to lift a curse, are searching for the bones
of a long-dead relative; and several of her grandfather's
stories about Gavran Gailé, the deathless man, whose
appearances coincide with catastrophe and who may hold
the key to all the stories that ensnare Natalia. Obreht is
an expert at depicting history through aftermath, people
through the love they inspire, and place through the stories
that endure; the reflected world she creates is both immedi-
ately recognizable and a legend in its own right. Obreht is
talented far beyond her years, and her unsentimental faith
in language, dream, and memory is a pleasure.
(c) Copyright PW, LLC. All rights reserved.
Changes coming to the
FHHOA newsletter
The Forest Heights HOA will be making
some new and exciting changes to this
newsletter starting in January 2014.
Instead of a monthly newsletter, we will
be switching to a quarterly publication
that will include in-depth articles on issues
impacting the community, project and
committee updates, HOA financials and
compliance related information.
To ensure that our homeowners are receiving the most
up-to-date information from the HOA, we will continue to
send email communications on a bi-monthly (or as needed)
basis. These emails will be brief in nature and will cover the
latest news “at-a-glance”.
As always, the HOA’s website is your best source for all the
news, information and resources you need in order to be an
informed member of the Forest Heights community.
Phillip Sakash, Forest Heights resident and owner of
Eco Products Northwest, is sponsoring a winter clothing
drive in conjunction with the Vancouver Avenue Street
Ministries. Items needed include: clothing of all kinds,
coats, jackets, shoes, hats, scarves, gloves, socks and
blankets. Phillip and a local relief agency will be hand-
ing out clothing items and sack lunches in downtown
Portland throughout the winter months and would be
grateful for any clothing items you are able to donate.
Please contact Phillip directly to arrange donations.
He can be reached at: [email protected] or by
phone at: 971-563-2978.
Items can also be dropped
off at the HOA office in the
Village Center.
Resident Sponsoring
Winter Clothing Drive
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD?
TEAM WORK · EXPERIENCE · PROFESSIONALISM · DILIGENCE · TRUST
Come find out what’s selling in Forest
Heights at our Wine & Real Estate Event!
WWW.KAERPROPERTYGROUP.COM
Drop in anytime from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Refreshments served
Date: Thursday, November 14th 2013
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:
T hanks to everyone who came to the Forest Heights Annual Halloween Party at the Village Center! This year’s
party had the benefit of wonderful weather and events included freshly popped pumpkin spice popcorn from
Forest Heights residents Clay and Cheryl Aikman (owners of Popped Art), an old-fashioned photo booth at
the Kaer Property office, pumpkin bowling, ring toss and other games and activities from the HOA, our famous
Frankenstein and DJ from the Village Center owners, plus free blood pressure screenings, healthy snacks and
swag from Legacy Health and a variety of treats from Starbucks .
We hope you enjoy these photos from this year’s Halloween party. If you’re in one of these pictures and would like
the digital file, please email [email protected].
F R O M T H E H O A O F F I C E
HALLOWEEN HIGHLIGHTS
SOLVE Green Team Program is Working with Forest
Park Elementary Students to Improve Watershed Health
W est Multnomah Soil and
Water District (WMSWD)
has awarded $3000 to fund
SOLVE Green Team educational
activities in Forest Heights! SOLVE
Green Team Program is a year long
service-learning program engaging
K-12 science classes in high priority
stream and wetland enhancement
projects.
All Green Teams commit to steward-
ship activities at a SOLVE managed
restoration site for the duration of the
school year, participating in active
restoration while learning all about
watershed health. Schools adopt a
stream in their own community that
connects them to stream health in
their neighborhood. The intent of
Green Team is to prepare students
to be involved in these activities
throughout their lives, as careers
and/or as volunteers.
Forest Park Elementary Green
Team is formally participating in
the program, and will be doing resto-
ration work along Miller Hollow trail.
Green Team students from Forest
Park have toured the site and will be
performing monthly service events
at the site during the school year.
In addition, Gilkey International
Middle school contacted SOLVE
with an interest in performing service
work. As a result, Gilkey students
worked at the Green Team site
during their service day in Octo-
ber. Blackberry was removed and
native trees were planted along the
trail and stream bank. Gilkey plans
to return one more day in March for
additional service work.
Forest Heights thanks SOLVE,
West Multnomah Soil and Water
Conservation Services District,
Forest Park and Gilkey students and
their parents for their great efforts!
Stay tuned for additional information
in this newsletter about how to tackle
erosion and water quality issues on
your own property!
V I L L A G E C E N T E R N E W S
FOREST HEIGHTS STORAGE UNITS
FOR LEASE
503.802.2551
Store your overflow items
close to home!
For pricing and options,
call Caroline Karl:
On October 10th, Dane, an AmeriCorps
and SOLVE Green Team member, reads
the Lorax to the Forest Park Elementary
Green Team. SOLVE presented a watershed
basics presentation to Forest Park students,
followed by a tour of the student's restoration
site on Miller Hollow trail.
H ave you lived in Forest Heights for more than ten years? More than twenty? Been here from the start? If so, we
consider you a “Pioneer of Forest Heights” and we need your help preparing for our 25th anniversary. To help
preserve all that is unique about our community, we’re asking all our resident “pioneers” to consider sharing
your Forest Heights memories by participating in the Forest Heights History project.
The association is looking for old photographs, newspaper clippings, realtor spec sheets, maps and original housing
and marketing materials from the past 10 to 25 years. Nothing is too small to contribute and all items are welcome. We
are especially interested in hearing stories from our residents, past or present. Tell us what it was like to raise your
kids, or retire, in Forest Heights. What kinds of changes have you seen in
the neighborhood, how has the association changed over the years, what
projects have had the greatest impact on your property values?
All submissions to the history project will be on display in the HOA office
starting in the spring of 2014. To participate, please email Kim Monaco:
[email protected] to arrange an interview and/or to submit your
materials.
Thank you for helping the association celebrate our milestone anniversary!
Oh, Pioneers!
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 provide excellent nurture for your pets and plants. In the
last five years we have cared for numerous neighborhood pets, watered an abundance of vegeta-
tion and provided many dogs a daily walk. References. 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.
PIANO LESSONS Children and adult lessons available. All levels and ages are welcome. 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 & ART LESSONS
PET/PLANT CARE
TUTORING/COLLEGE ESSAY HELP
Tutoring, all ages, Math, English, French, SAT/ACT prep. College application essays help.
Creation and editing. Terrific, 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.
HOLIDAY CHILD CARE
Hi! My name’s Julia Renner, and I’m an honors freshman at Northeastern University in Boston. I’ll be home for winter break from December 13 until New Year’s. If you’d like some-one experienced, fun and reliable to watch your kids while you head to holiday parties, take them somewhere outside the house while you manage holiday preparations, or just give you a day or two off while they’re home for a long winter break, give me a call. I have 8 years’ experience with infants and kids of all ages, am certified in child/infant first aid and CPR, and can provide outstanding references upon request. Contact me anytime from now until December if you’d like to chat, get a copy of my resume or hear from my references. I look
forward to meeting you and your kids! [email protected] (503) 858-5483
Experienced and Reliable Pet Sitting and Plant Watering
I'm very responsible, have over six years of experience, and also have outstanding refer-
ences. I can water plants, and feed, water, walk, play with, clean up after, and care for your
pets. I've lived with cats, dogs, hamsters, and fish, and have experience sitting for cats,
dogs, guinea pigs, birds, fish, and snails. I'll show your pets and plants lots of love and care.
My rates are low and flexible, and I'm almost always free, especially over the summer and
on weekends. Contact me at [email protected] or 503-291-1249.
BABYSITTING Tess Pauken, babysitting, age 13, Red Cross certified, $5.00/hr., Responsible & reliable.
Contact:503-297-4007 or email: [email protected]
Learn To Paint in Oils. Forest Heights resident artist is looking for a couple teens between the ages of
11 and 15 who love art, like to draw and want to learn to oil paint.
Email Vicki Cole at [email protected] Reasonably priced classes.
PET CARETAKER Hello, my name is Emily Wu! I'm a Junior at Lincoln High School, 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. Call me at (503-490-9543) or email me at [email protected].
An All-In-One Gal! EXPERIENCED Baby/ Pet & House Sitter Hello! My name is Jamie Huggins. I turn 22 in December and drive a safe Volvo. I have about 5 years of babysitting experience, including nannying. I have been dog walking/
petsitting for about 2 years now. I am currently working at Chen's Dynasty in Bethany Village and attending PCC Rock Creek studying business administration. I plan to transfer to PSU
this spring. My rates vary on a case by case basis, but the range does not go below or above $10-$15/hr. I can do all kinds of things from errands to babysitting to mild cleaning like
laundry and dishes. I am advertising myself as an all in one kind of person. I am looking to help anybody who needs that extra hand in their everyday lives! I specialize in babysitting
and pet/house sitting but I am very capable of executing that chore you are just too busy to get to! I am honest, fun, outgoing and stern but kind. I love both kids and animals more
than you can imagine! I have MANY references that can be provided upon request. Please call or text me at 503.453.0720, I will say text is best as I may be in class or at work,
I DO respond promptly! I have a busy schedule but I can definitely help!
Responsible, Fun, and Experienced Babysitter Available Hi, I'm Katherine. I'm a freshman at Lincoln High School. If you're looking for a reliable, red-cross certified, fun babysitter, look no further. I've been babysitting and being a mothers-
helper since age ten, and have great references. I love kids of all ages (as well as pets), and I can cook, clean up, and help kids with their homework too. My rate is $6/hour for one kid; additional rates available upon request. I'm usually free, especially over the summer and on
weekends. Contact me at [email protected] or 503-291-1249.
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 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: [email protected]
EXPERIENCED BABYSITTER Searching for a reliable, experienced, and fun-loving babysitter? My name is Annika Han-
steen 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
PIANO LESSONS Concert pianist teaches your child the art and technique of the piano.
Over 10 years of teaching experience. My home or yours.
Contact Lydia: 503/292 6868 or by email:[email protected]
GUITAR LESSONS Hi my name is Michaela and I am 17 years old and have lived in Forest Heights most of
my life. I am looking for work with pet-sitting, house sitting, babysitting, dog walking or driving children to appointments/sports. I can also assist with grocery shopping,
errands, etc. I have a reliable car and good driving record. $12.00 an hour, can negotiate for house and pet sitting. For caring reliable help call me at 503 737 4845
or e-mail me at [email protected].
Professional Pet Sitter/Dog Walker Professional pet care when you cannot be there. Insured and bonded, pet first aid certified. Administer meds, give shots and lots of love. When you hire me, I am the only one who does
the job. I do not contract out any work. I also do overnights. Call Candis at 503-246-7559 or email me at [email protected]. For more information about me, my rates, and
policies, check out my website: http://www.noplacelikehomeforpets.com/
Need a babysitter? Contact Grace Sullivan at 503-686-8805 or at [email protected]. CPR certified,
16 years old, previous childcare experience. Reliable and responsible.
FOR RENT
Babysitter for Hire Hello, my name is April Mallery. I am 11 and going into 6th grade at East Sylvan. I love little kids (3 and older). I love cats and dogs, too. I am very creative and watchful. I am Red Cross
class certified. Call or text me on my cell. My number is: 503-577-2682.
Shop Space for Rent
Shop in Cedar Mill available for boat, car or trailer storage. Maximum height 6 feet 9
inches. For pricing and information, call Marlene at: 503-260-6129
Dogs Love to Run! If your dog needs a midday running or trotting break, contact me. I love being outside
with dogs no matter what the weather, and have experience with dogs of all sizes. Extensive experience with golden retrievers and labs. Excellent references available.
Current start times available: 11:00 a.m. through 12.30 on Monday, Wednesday,
and Thursday. Meg DesCamp, [email protected].
CONDO FOR RENT—HAWAII Beautiful 1246 sq ft condo for rent on Kaanapali Beach, Maui, from Sunday
March 23—Sunday March 30th 2014. Located in the Westin Kaanapali North Villas. Can supply floor plan and photos. Asking $3500 for the week. Sleeps 8.
Contact Lisa at [email protected] MISC
BOYS CLOTHING SALE
Former Childs’ Way parent selling VERY nice and large assortment of Boy’s clothes, sizes
from infant to 7. Nordstrom, Gap, Gymboree brands, winter coats too! To schedule a private
shopping time, email: [email protected] or call/test: 503-310-1365
HOUSECLEANING
Veronica’s House Cleaning Professional, high quality, low rates, free estimates. Mini-blinds, party clean up, window
cleaning. Good references. Has many clients in Forest Heights.
Call Veronica at: 503.619-6690
When you advertise in the FHHOA
newsletter, your ad will appear monthly
during your ad contract period. In addition
to your ad, we provide links to your website
from the newsletter, a monthly email blast
and the homepage of our website.
For ad rates, submission deadlines and
general information, please contact Kim
Monaco by email at: [email protected]
or by phone 503.297.9400.
Want to advertise in the Forest Heights
Newsletter?
Happy Thanksgiving from the
Forest Heights Homeowners
Association!
Leek, Mushroom & Bacon Stuffing
1 24-ounce loaf sliced buttermilk bread, crust trimmed, bread cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 11 cups)
1 pound bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
7 cups chopped leeks (white and pale green parts only)
1 1/2 pounds button mushrooms, coarsely chopped
12 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed, caps coarsely chopped
4 cups coarsely chopped celery
3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 1 1/2 tablespoons dried
2 large eggs, beaten to blend
Canned low-salt chicken broth
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread bread cubes on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Bake until bread is almost dry, about 15 minutes. Cool. Transfer to large bowl. Sauté bacon in large pot over medium-high heat until crisp, about 12 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain. Reserve 6 tablespoons drippings in pot; discard any remaining drippings.
Add leeks and button mushrooms to same pot. Sauté over medium-high heat until beginning to soften, about 5 minutes.
Add shiitake mushrooms and saute 4 minutes. Add celery and sauté until leeks and mushrooms are tender but celery is
still slightly crisp, about 6 minutes longer. (Bread, bacon and sautéed vegetables can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover
separately. Store bread at room temperature; refrigerate bacon and vegetables.) Mix bacon, sautéed vegetables and
tarragon into bread. Season generously with salt and pepper. Mix eggs into stuffing. Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously
butter a 15 x 10 x 2-inch casserole dish. Add enough broth to stuffing to moisten (about 3/4 to 1 cup). Transfer stuffing to
prepared dish. Cover with buttered foil, buttered side down; bake until heated through, about 30 to 35 minutes. Uncover and
bake until top is slightly crisp and golden, about 20 to 25 minutes longer.
He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.
~Epictetus
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
3 4 Safety,
Streetscape and Transportation
11:30 am
Community Engagement
Committee
6:00 pm
5
6 Go Green
Committee 6:00 pm
7 Architectural
Review Committee 9:00 am
8 9
10 11
12 Board of Directors
6:30 pm
13 14
Wine & Real Estate 5:00 to 7:30pm
Kaer Property
15 16
17 18 Budget & Finance
Committee
6:00 pm
19 20 21 Architectural
Review Committee
9:00 am
22 23
24 25 26 27 28 FHHOA Office
Closed for Thanksgiving
Holiday
29 FHHOA Office
Closed for Thanksgiving
Holiday
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NOVEMBER 2013
Here’s a snapshot of FHHOA activities and
meetings for the month of November. Print and
keep this calendar in a handy spot so you’ll have
access to what’s happening in your community.
