january 2011 community newsletter
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Monthly newsletter from the Forest Heights HOATRANSCRIPT
N E W S F R O M T H E
M A N A G E R S D E S K :
A Y E A R I N R E V I E W
pinnacle press NEWS AT FOREST HEIGHTS
JANUARY•2011
W H AT ’ S I N S I D E
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R E Q U E S T F O R
N O M I N A T I O N S F H H O A s e e k s
n e w m e m b e r s
f o r i t s B o a r d
o f D i r e c t o r s .
A S K T H E
M A N A G E R T h i s m o n t h G M
S t e p h e n H e r r
t a l k s a b o u t
t r e e s a n d
v i e w s .
S W E E T
A M B R O S I A S w e e t A m b r o s i a
b a k e s u p m o r e
t h a n t h e u s u a l
s u s p e c t s .
From the Managers Desk 1-2
Request for Board
Nominations
4
Ask the Manager:
Trees and Views
6-7
Upcoming Community
Events
8
Compliance Corner:
Holiday Lights
9
Go Green:
New Year’s Resolutions
10-11
Native Tree & Shrub
Planting Event
11
Merchant Profile:
Sweet Ambrosia
12
Holiday Tree Lighting Recap 13
Semi-Annual Dues
Reminder
14
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The Forest Heights Homeowners
Association started the year with a
discussion on the restoration options
for Forest Heights‘ featured land-
mark, Mill Pond. After months of
studying the issue, we ended the
year with consensus to dredge the
pond in 2011. The current dredging
timeline is scheduled for July 5th
to September 2nd
, assuming the
dredging and restoration costs align
with the projected budget. Later this
winter I plan to publish a complete
project outline for the dredging
and restoration work that will be
performed on the pond. We might
even have a community contest to
guess when the pond water will
return to its natural level. My current
projection is September 7th.
In conjunction with the Mill Pond
restoration project, the board estab-
lished a task force to develop a rec-
reational landscape plan for Tract R,
the 2 acres of open space adjacent
(east) to the pond. Currently, a land-
scape architect is developing concep-
tual ideas for this space and will
present these ideas to the task force
in January.
Early in 2010 the board, with help
from the G2 Committee, negotiated a
new environmentally friendly (green)
landscape contract with Willamette
Landscaping. Jointly we are all
committed to reducing our water
consumption, working on sustainable
landscape practices and providing
exemplary service to our community.
During mid-year 2010, lot 265 was
improved and the community now
enjoys a nicely landscaped site to
view the Tualatin Valley and coastal
range to the west. Please take time
to walk to this site, sit on a bench and
witness our seasonal sunsets.
Your board remains committed to
the enhancement of our community,
being stewards of your assessments
and continues to think to the future in
regards to services this community
desires. In that vein, the association
recently established a new banking
and investment relationship with
SmartStreet Bank, a division of the
Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) based
in Georgia. With this banking change
the association has consolidated its
bank accounts, increased the interest
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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]
Sharon Aiger—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
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F R O M T H E M A N A G E R S D E S K
yield on the reserve accounts,
reduced annual service fees by
$5,000 and administrative tasks
to the association. Additionally,
homeowners can now pay their
bi-annual dues online using either
credit cards, a one time funds trans-
fer or ACH. Hopefully, in the near
future, owners can review their
account balance/status online.
In December the association office
converted to a new association
management software and the
January assessments were mailed
by this system in a new format. This
new software will streamline our
bookkeeping efforts and refine the
office procedures creating greater
efficiencies. With these and other
future operational changes it is
our hope that potential assessment
increases will be lessened or
avoided.
Also in December, the board secured
a new multi-year office lease at the
Village Center (VC), with the VC
owners agreeing to continue to host
the annual Halloween Party and
Holiday Tree Lighting events for our
community.
Please mark May 3rd
on your 2011
calendar for the Annual HOA Meet-
ing. Call for Board of Directors nomi-
nations just started, so it‘s not too
late for you to volunteer your exper-
tise to our community. Please contact
Nominating Chair Joe Schutz
([email protected]) if you
are interested in being a board
candidate.
Lastly, Sharon Aiger, Forest Heights
Homeowners Association Office
Administrator, resigned effective
December 31, 2010. She started her
employment with the association over
six years ago, long before we had
a permanent office in the Village
Center, and helped build the struc-
ture for our self-managed community.
Her attention to detail and knowledge
of our community will be missed. She
has left some really big shoes to fill.
Until her replacement is hired, the
office has delegated her responsibili-
ties to the remaining staff. We are all
learning new procedures and office
tasks and I sincerely appreciate your
patience as we work through this
transition period. I anticipate having a
new administrator hired by the end of
January.
We wish Sharon all the best in her
future endeavors and hope that she
comes back to visit us now and then.
Will heartfelt thanks Forest Heights
bids her farewell.
We look forward to establishing new
priorities and goals for 2011 and
hope that you will volunteer some of
your time to our community. There
are currently eight volunteer commit-
tees that work to enhance the quality
of life here at Forest Heights. Make a
new year‘s resolution and volunteer
for a committee.
May the new year bring you peace
and happiness.
Stephen Herr
General Manager
FHHOA
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T he Holiday Food Drive at Forest Park Elementary
was a huge success! With the help of students,
families, and the Forest Heights community, we collected
enough food and cash donations to prepare 50 (heavy)
boxes of food—more than ever before!
Our goal was to feed 50 families for the two weeks of
winter break. Not only did we succeed, but we had a $100
gift card left over which we gave to the principal of Harvey
Scott Elementary for a family in need. She told us of two
families who are without homes, and the donation and food
would help them greatly.
The Forest Park PTA/Community Outreach would like to
thank everyone for your generous giving. The holidays
were much brighter in NE Portland for 50 families
because of you!
~Forest Park PTA/Community Outreach~
EVENT UPDATE: HOLIDAY
FOOD DRIVE A SUCCESS!
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F orest Heights is governed by a seven (7)
member Board of Directors, each of whom
serves for a three year term. The three year
terms are staggered so that each year new board
members join as the most senior board members‘
terms expire. In May, three (3) board members‘ terms
expire, and the board is seeking their replacements.
The annual board member election will be held May
3rd, the first Tuesday in May, in conjunction with the
Annual Meeting. At this time, we are recruiting candi-
dates to run for the three (3) board member positions.
A Nominating Committee has been assigned the task
of recruiting/coordinating candidates and answering
any questions you might have.
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. Please refer to the FHHOA Board
Meeting Goals, Objectives, and Code of Ethics and
Conduct.
Schedule for Nominees
• January/February 2011
Decide on candidacy (self-nominated or nominated
by another). Contact Chair, Joe Schutz ASAP.
• March 2011
Candidate profile and statements will be published
in the FHHOA Newsletter. Deadline 2/15.
• April 2011
Candidate statements will be published in the
FHHOA Newsletter and proxy will be distributed via
the annual mailing. Deadline 3/15.
• Participate in a ―Meet the Candidates‖ open forum
at Forest Heights Elementary (date TBD)
• May 3, 2011
Annual Meeting. Candidate statement and election.
To nominate yourself or someone else
Please contact me directly at [email protected]
or by phone at 503-780-4677(cell). If you have any
questions, please feel free to talk to me, your
Nominating Committee Chair, current Board
Members, or FHHOA Staff directly.
You can also send your nomination to the FHHOA
staff at [email protected]. Nominations will be
closed March 15, 2010 (except for write-in candidates
and nominations from the floor at the Annual Meeting).
I will contact every interested party directly, to get you
started.
Joseph Schutz
FHHOA Director
Nominating Committee Chair
FHHOA Board Seeks New Members for its Board of Directors
REQUEST FOR NOMINATIONS
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T he governing documents of
Forest Heights state that one
of the many criteria that the
Architectural Review Committee is
to consider when approving plans is
an owner‘s view. Section 7.4 of Article
VII, Architectural Review Committee
of the Declarations of Protective
Covenants Conditions and
Restrictions for Forest Heights
(the ―Declaration‖), states:
“Consideration of siting, shape,
size, color, design, height, solar access,
impairment of the view from other
Lots within Forest Heights, or other
effect on the enjoyment of other Lots
or the Common Areas, disturbance of
existing terrain and vegetation and any
other factors which the Architectural
Review Committee reasonably believes
to be relevant, may be taken into account
by the Architectural Review Committee
in determining whether or not to approve
or condition its approval of any proposed
Improvement.”
Historically, the ARC has taken views
into consideration when approving
submitted plans. The ARC of Forest
Heights has always focused on the
design standards and aesthetics of
the community; in addition, they
have been diligent in asking owners
to reconsider planting(s) that might
potentially impair a view as the land-
scape plantings mature. They have
also encouraged homeowners adja-
cent to common areas to integrate
(blend) their site landscaping with the
common area natural landscape.
Article V of the ARC Architectural
Guidelines and Construction Regula-
tions section 5.7 Views, states:
“Views of other property owners must be
considered in all landscape designs. Size
at full growth of all tree species must be
considered in selecting trees. The ARC
may request a property owner to trim, and
keep trimmed, any trees that impinge on
the views of others.”
Trees existing on a lot prior to
construction of a home are exempt
from this requirement.
If the ARC made view protection a
condition of the original approved
landscape plan, an impacted owner
has the legal right as set forth in Arti-
cle XI, Section 11.7 of the Declaration
to seek direct legal redress against
the offending owner. The Declaration
provides:
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.
“Curiosity is idle only to
those who fail to realize
that it may be a very rare
and indispensable thing.”
- James Harvey Robinson
ASK THE MANAGER “I heard that the association has a rule to protect
my view. How do I remedy a problem when a
neighbor’s tree impinges on my view?”
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“Nonexclusiveness and Accumulation of
Remedies. An election by the Association to
pursue any remedy provided for violation of
this Declaration shall not prevent concurrent or
subsequent exercise of another remedy permit-
ted hereunder. The remedies provided in this
Declaration are not exclusive but shall be in
addition to all other remedies, including actions
for damages and suits for injunctions and spe-
cific performance, available under applicable
law to the Association. In addition, any ag-
grieved Owner may bring an action against
another Owner or the Association to recover
damages or to enjoin, abate, or remedy any
violation of this Declaration by appropriate
legal proceedings.”
This section of the Declaration permits
the impacted owner a private right of
action to enforce the conditions of
approval contained in a landscape or
other ARC plan.
Prior to the institution of any claims, the
association encourages owners to discuss
view issues with their neighbor(s) in an
effort to mediate the view impairment.
Each view is different, so the solution may
be as simple as trimming the tree or it may
be difficult requiring removal and replant-
ing with a more suitable plants. In working
through the issues with your neighbors,
please remember that Article VI Restric-
tions on Residential Lots section 6.14 Tree
Removal, states that:
“No tree(s) with a diameter of six (6) inches
or more, measured at a height of six (6) feet
above ground level, may be removed without the
prior written approval of the Architectural
Review Committee.”
Today the ARC‘s focus remains the same;
to protect the community‘s aesthetics and
design standards that enhance our
neighborhood. The ARC‘s purpose as
defined in the Declaration is:
“to achieve a high standard of quality and
assure harmony of external design with exist-
ing improvements.”
Please contact the association should you
have a view issue with your neighbor. We
will investigate if the ARC conditioned the
approved plan to protect your view or
whether or not the current landscape
plantings were ever approved by the ARC.
With this information you will be in a better
position to resolve your view impairment
issue with your neighbor.
~Stephen Herr,
FHHOA General Manager~
Forest Heights residents Jeffrey Miller and Tammy Dalton cordially invite you to a
Winemaker Dinner at Fenouil with our Cerulean Skies Winery
January 19, 2011
6:30-9:30pm
Fenouil's Executive Chef Jake Martin has created a 4-course menu to be paired with Cerulean wines. Share a table with Cerulean's owners and winemaker, who will discuss the vineyards
and winemaking process with you as you taste exquisite food and wine. There are limited seats available for $65 per person. Please make reservations through Fenouil at 503.525.2225.
For questions, you may also call Tammy Dalton from Cerulean at 503.705.9840. Fenouil is located in the Pearl at 900 NW 11th Avenue.
Cerulean wines are available for free delivery within Forest Heights.
To order, call Jeff Miller at 503.333.9725. www.ceruleanwine.com
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Holiday Light Recycling
You have until January 4th to
recycle your old holiday lights!
Location: Collection bins at
Village Center Starbucks
Holiday Tree Recycling
Sunday, January 2
& Saturday, January 8th
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Location: Village Center
Sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 198
Kindergarten Round-Up
Wednesday, January 26th
Time: 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Forest Park Elementary
Forest Park Elementary
Auction
Saturday, January 29th
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Multnomah Athletic Club
Upcoming
Community Events
Our big auction night is coming up! Mark
your calendars for Saturday, January
29th, 2011 and come help Forest Park
Elementary with this annual fundraiser.
The fun-filled event will include dinner,
dessert and a disco! Proceeds directly
benefit the students of Forest Park
Elementary by paying for additional staff
and programs.
Our school is ranked as "exceptional"
and we know that helps keep our
neighborhood one of the best places
to live, work and play. Why not join the
fun and lend a hand to Forest Park
Elementary by participating in the 2011
auction?
Date: Saturday, January 29th
Time: 5:00 pm
Location: Multnomah Athletic Club
Questions about the auction? Want to
make a donation? Call Amy McMahon,
503-309-3164 or email at:
Forest Park Elementary
Auction Coming Up!
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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. Flash forward to late January: the tree is dried out and a fire hazard, the wreath has turned brittle and the lights have lost some of their luster.
While Forest Heights does not have specific regulations on how long holiday decorations can be left up, we do encourage owners to take down their decorations within a reasonable period of time. We also appreciate weather conditions can impact the timing of putting away items. Planning now can assure that those lights, decorations and ornaments are put away in a timely fashion.
Christmas trees deserve special mention. Please do not leave your spent Christmas tree on a porch, driveway or side yard. Various Boy Scout Troops have local tree recycling programs—in fact, two
tree recycling events are being held at the Village Center in January (see below). Additionally, Walker Garbage Service can take your tree at no charge for trees cut up and put completely in the yard debris bin. A small fee will be initiated for trees left at the curbside on yard debris pick up days.
Thanks for doing your part to usher in the New Year in Forest Heights!
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
Holiday Tree Recycling Boy Scout Troop 198
Founded 1950
Proudly serving Forest Heights
& Neighbors for over 20 years!
Sunday Jan. 2nd & Saturday Jan 8th 9am - 4pm
Have Us Pick up Your Tree at the Curb
Leave donation under your door mat in plastic bag or Pre-schedule pick at www.Troop198.org/
You don‘t have to prepay for recycling with Troop 198
Suggested Donation: $10.00/tree, $2.00/wreath
or Drop-Off Your Tree
Forest Heights Village Center
NW Miller Rd. & Mill Ridge Rd. Suggested Donation: $7.00/tree, $2.00/wreath
100% of all trees & wreaths are recycled & composted into mulch
Questions or to arrange pick up? www.Troop198.org/ or Call 503-799-3120
Y O U R N E I G H B O R S ’ V O I C E
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I promise to visit the local
Farmer's Market
Local farmers are vital to a green,
sustainable future. A way to support
your local farmers is to visit the
farmer's markets. Portland is the
land of farmer's markets - we have
more than 30 in the metro area! Why
not taste a freshly picked carrot or a
tomato that ripened on the vine?
Here are a couple of links with
more information:
Portland Farmers Market
Oregon Farmers Market
I promise to switch to a
mulching lawn mower
Wouldn't it be great to have a nicer
lawn without increasing the amount
of fertilizers while also reducing your
carbon footprint? You can by simply
switching to a mulching lawnmower.
If you have a lawn service, ask your
contractor to switch. Here's an article
on the topic.
I promise to replace one land-
scape plant/tree with a friend-
lier alternative
We love our plants here in the
Northwest. We have a beautiful
climate where all you do is stick
something in the ground and stand
back! However, some of us may be
harboring invasive plant species
without even knowing it. There are
friendlier plant alternatives for our
yards, so why not try a replacement
today? Here is a handy booklet that
may motivate you.
I promise to decrease my lawn
watering by one day a week
Did you know that frequent watering
is the worst thing you can do for your
lawn? Lesser and longer watering
builds a healthy and deeper rooted
system which is more beneficial to
the grass. Maybe this is the summer
you will consider looking at your
lawn watering schedule. Here is a
website with more information.
I promise to help eliminate
Energy Poverty
Did you know that more than 2 billion
people on this planet do not have
access to energy? And a significant
proportion of those that do usually
do not have access to clean energy.
You can do a lot to change those
statistics and the simplest way is to
give a micro or a nano loan. You got
that right, a loan. It doesn‘t even
require a charitable donation—simply
a loan of $5 to $25! Here is a non-
profit dedicated to this issue.
I promise to teach my children
to garden
Children love to dig in the dirt. And
gardening is quickly becoming a
lost art. It‘s easy to start out with just
a tomato in a container, or you can
plant a garden to feed the family
through the summer. Here is a great
reference website, should you need
to sharpen the hoe.
I promise to switch to reusable
grocery bags
This may finally be the year when
you can say "NONE" to the most
often asked question ―paper or
plastic?‖ Hopefully going to the
farmer's market got rid of the other
popular question, ―would you like
fries with that?‖
I promise to switch to toilet paper
with recycled content
Did you know that standard toilet
paper often contains fiber from virgin
forests and sometimes even cotton?
Wouldn't it be better if we used these
resources when only absolutely
required? Wouldn't it be better to
stop flushing these valuable re-
sources down the toilet? Choose
to use toilet paper with recycled
content. To learn more, here is a
great website.
A N U P D A T E O N S O L A R P A N E L S I N F O R E S T H E I G H T S
I promise to make the world a
better place this year!
As you think of your New Year’s
Resolutions, some to make and others to
keep, here are a few more to consider
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I p r o m i s e t o m a k e t h e w o r l d a b e t t e r p l a c e t h i s y e a r !
Continued from page 10
I promise to volunteer in my
community.
Our vibrant community needs
you to maintain its vitality. We
are a volunteer-based community.
There is a committee for each
and every aspect of our community
resource and community life. An
hour or two a month is all you need
to make a difference. Various
committees also execute task
specific projects such as restoring
our natural areas. Give your com-
munity a try. Here is the HOA web-
site with information on volunteer-
ing.
I promise to 'stand and stare'
In all of this giving and doing for
others, and the planet, please do
not forget to make time for your-
self. Here in Forest Heights, we
are uniquely blessed with many
opportunities to enjoy nature. Do
take advantage of them? Have you
explored our trails? Have you been
up to lot 265 and watched the sun
set over the coastal ranges? Or
perhaps you may want to simply
sit back and watch the seasons
change. We hope to see you out
and about!!
The G2 Committee wishes you and
yours A HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
May your days be filled with joy and
may you have the opportunity to share
a smile every single day!
~Devidas Gupta,
Chair, GoGreen Committee~
N E X T G O G R E E N P L A N T I N G E V E N T F E B R U A R Y 2 6
2010 2011
T hroughout the years, human
activities have contributed to
changes in watersheds all over Oregon.
Urban and suburban development has
shrunk or eliminated streams, stream
corridors and buffers, forcing polluted
runoff directly into streams, and allow-
ing invasive species to take over the
landscape. Communities throughout
the Portland metropolitan area, includ-
ing Forest Heights, are teaming up with
SOLV to keep the waters clean and
flowing.
We invite you and your neighbors to become involved in the
health of the watershed where you live, where you work or
where you play. The Go Green committee has joined the SOLV
Team Up program and the West Multnomah Soil and Water
Conservation District to make measureable improvements to
the watershed health within Forest Heights. To that end, there
will be a native tree and shrub planting event in the neighbor-
hood on Saturday, February 26th. This is a great opportunity
for families and students to learn more about the natural
environment just outside their homes. Join us!
REGISTER: Sign up for this event here
VIEW: To learn more about SOLV‘s Team Up for Watershed
Health program, view the video
FHHOA Natural Area Restoration Timeline
Awarded grant,
removed
invasive plants
Harvest
& plant
willows
Plant trees
& shrubs
OCT MAR FEB APR MAY SEP NOV DEC JAN
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A ccording to Greek and Roman mythology, ambrosia was the food
of the gods, thought to confer immortality. And according to Mary Ambrose, owner of Sweet Ambrosia Bakery and Cafe, the Greeks and Romans were definitely on to something.
For over 5 years, Mary has been handcrafting all types of not-so-mythological but very-real-indeed concoctions at Sweet Ambrosia, located in the Village Center at Forest Heights.
But don‘t let the name fool you: sweets are not the only items on the menu. While Sweet Ambrosia started out as a bakery only, it has now evolved into a full-service bakery, café and catering business.
The decision to expand the busi-ness was born out of Mary‘s desire to fulfill the needs of the commu-nity. According to Mary, ―Many of my morning customers would come in for a breakfast muffin or pastry and lament the fact that there was nowhere in the neighborhood to go for lunch‖. From those comments, and Mary‘s desire to stretch her passion for pastries into the world of savories, a full lunch menu was created and includes soups, salads, quiches, grilled Panini and cold sandwiches, along with a children‘s menu sure to please the pickiest of eaters.
The success of the new lunch menu, along with continued feed-back from customers, spurred Mary‘s creativity in menu planning and two new menus were devel-oped: weekend breakfast and Friday/Saturday suppers.
If you‘re a breakfast person, Sweet Ambrosia offers a variety of savory favorites like Eggs Benedict, scrambles (Greek, veggie, Denver and others) and the classic combi-nation of eggs, bacon or sausage toast and potatoes. Sweet items include scones, muffins, pastries, banana bread and other seasonal treats. Brunches are also planned throughout the year to mark special occasions.
The Friday/Saturday supper menu changes weekly and includes a number of options; roasted red snapper, artichoke chicken, south-west ravioli, shrimp scampi and chicken marsala crepes are just a few of the offerings. A full wine menu compliments dinner and supports the many wine tasting events hosted by Sweet Ambrosia throughout the year.
Mary points out that many of the changes she has made to her busi-ness over the years have been in response to the ―kind-hearted and supportive community members that makes up Forest Heights‖.
Says Mary, ―I‘ve been lucky to not only have my business in Forest
Heights, but I live here too, so it‘s a great comfort to know that my neighbors are also my customers. We‘ve become friends over the years and it‘s a nice feeling know-ing that many of my neighbors are starting their day with one of my pastries, or enjoying a piece of pie or cake for dessert at night.‖
From the start, and throughout the growth of her business, Mary has continued to feed her passion for pastry—her first love—so on any given day, you‘ll find the pastry case at Sweet Ambrosia chock full of delicacies worthy of the gods: fruit or nut tartlets, fresh from the oven cookies, seasonal pies, three and four layer cakes of all varie-ties, her annual (and famous) Red Velvet cupcakes and more.
With her eye towards crafting quality products for her neighbor/customers, Mary will only use ―homemade from scratch‖ recipes. This philosophy keeps Mary busy and her products in high demand. Between breakfast, lunch and din-ner, Mary is usually putting the finishing touches on a wedding cake, rolling crust for a made-to-order ―shoo-fly pie‖, plating hors d'oeuvres for a local homeowner‘s dinner party, frosting a gluten-free cake or baking a breakfast strata for the weekly stitching class held in the Village Center.
―This business is really a labor of love,‖ says Mary. ―The greatest satisfaction I get from my job is overhearing a customer say ‗this is the best piece of pie I have ever eaten‘‖. If you‘d like to become immortal, or just eat the best piece of pie you‘ve ever had, Sweet Ambrosia more than likely has a menu item that will fit the bill.
S W E E T A M B R O S I A
food of the gods
M E R C H A N T P R O F I L E
H O L I D A Y T R E E L I G H T I N G E V E N T A S U C C E S S !
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Fun was had by all at the Holiday Tree Lighting and Celebration,
held December 11th at the Village Center. The owners of the
Village Center sponsor this annual event and despite a very rainy
day on the 11th, many of you came out to support this wonderful
tradition.
Rudolph, Santa and local firefighters helped ring in the holiday
season, along with the vocal talent of the Pixie Stix Girl Scout
carolers. Local Boy Scouts were also fulfilling their annual tradi-
tion with the sale of wreaths and greenery (be sure to check out
the Boy Scout tree recycling events, see page 9).
This year, local artisans and crafters showcased their talent and
wares, a welcome addition that we hope will become a new tradi-
tion for this festive event.
Special thanks goes to Erin Vik who organized many of the event
activities, and a big thanks to the Village Center owners as well
for bringing this annual event to Forest Heights residents.
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R E M I N D E R : S E M I - A N N U A L D U E S & P A Y M E N T O P T I O N S
By now you should have received your January 2011 semi-annual assessment invoice.
The semi-annual assessment is $288.00 and is due January 1st and July 1st each year. If you live on a private street, this is also the time of year to pay your annual private street fee of $96.19.
You can pay your assessment the following ways:
Mail Mail a check along with your
invoice stub to:
Forest Heights HOA c/o SmartStreet PO Box 105007 Atlanta, GA 30348-5007
Online Bill Pay Set up payment through your bank‘s online bill pay. Enter the following address in the payee section:
Payee: Forest Heights HOA
Address: PO Box 105007 | Atlanta, GA 30348
Phone: 888.705.0600
Account Number: Enter as it appears on
your statement
Online Payment via E-Check or Credit Card To pay with e-check or credit card, follow these steps:
• Go to www.fhhoa.com
• Click the SmartStreet logo on the home page
• Select e-check or credit card payment option
• Complete the online instructions
Note: There will be a $9.95 convenience fee if you pay via credit card. Mastercard, American Express and Discover are accepted. Visa is not accepted.
ACH | Recurring Automatic Draft If you‘d like to pay through a recurring automatic draft, follow these steps:
• Go to www.fhhoa.com
• Click the SmartStreet logo, then choose payment option #3
We are looking for volunteers who
are willing to help the community
during a snow event! Can you lend a
hand by shoveling snow, offering ride
sharing, taxi service or other small
jobs during a snow event?
If you are interested in fulfilling any
community service hours, or just want
to help your fellow neighbors, please
let us know! This is a wonderful way
to get to know your neighbors and
help those in need.
If you are interested, please send an
email to: [email protected] or
call the HOA office at 503.297.9400
.
CALLING ALL SNOW
EVENT VOLUNTEERS!
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! Call Emilie Jackson @ 503-282-1598
16 years old Attends St. Mary’s Academy And, lots of experience with kids.
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
2010 NEW MOMS! I am a new stay at home mom with an 8 month old and my husband and I just moved to Forest Heights. I’d like to start or join a mommy’s group for 2010 born babies. Looking to meet up for coffee/tea, walks, lunch, shopping, an occasional night out, and a playgroup for
our little ones. Email: [email protected] if interested.
LOOKING FOR EXTRA HELP? Hi! My name is Jake Marcy and I am 16 years old. I am dedicated to my sports and school. I am a lacrosse player for Lincoln High School and love my sport. I am very motivated and willing to work as hard as you need. I can help with yard work, computer work (Facebook, upload photos, etc.), animal watching and walking, babysitting, house sitting, lacrosse training. I am a hard worker so feel free to call me for any work you might have. Please feel free to call me at 503-297-5921 or 503-407-0846.
CHINESE TUTORING THIS SUMMER
We are two Lincoln High School upperclassmen, Catherine Wu and Minerva Chen. We are
native Chinese speakers and are available this summer for tutoring in Cantonese and
Mandarin. Flexible rates and locations available. Please contact us at: 503-422-2602 or
503-528-6031, or email us at [email protected] Also Available upon Request:
Piano Lessons and Math Tutoring
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
FOR RENT MANZANITA BEACH HOUSE w/great ocean views. Works well for families to share or that winter retreat for the book/bridge club. Sleeps 14, no pets/smoking. Call 503.292.3270 or visit www.bellavistavacation.com
ROOM FOR RENT Forest Heights homeowner looking for clean, responsible, financially stable roommate to share a single-family home across the street from Mill Pond park & nature trails. Includes bedroom & bathroom, use of laundry, kitchen, & 4 outdoor patios. Nice views looking out over the neighborhood. Your roommates would be a husband & wife w/out kids or pets. No smoking, pets, illegal substances, day sleepers, or overnight guests. Email [email protected] for more info & photos. $500.00/month
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
The classified ad section of this newsletter is available to Forest
Heights residents only. Business classified ads are only $15.00 per
month. All other ads are free! For more information, email:
PIANO FOR SALE Polished ebony, upright 57” wide x 43” high. Excellent condition, never used. Moving, must sell. Original price: $2999, asking $2500/OBO. Email [email protected] for more
information.
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]
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2 3 4 Safety, Streetscape
& Transportation Committee
1:00 pm
5 GO Green Committee
6:00 pm
6 7 8
9 10 Community Activities
Committee 12:00 pm
11 FHHOA Board of
Directors Meeting 6:00 pm
12 13 14 15
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
2 Holiday Tree
Recycling 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Village Center
3 4 Safety, Streetscape
& Transportation Committee
1:00 pm
5 GO Green Committee
6:00 pm
6 Architectural
Review Committee 9:00 am
7 8
9 Holiday Tree
Recycling 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Village Center
10
Community Activities Committee
12:00 pm
Budget & Finance Committee
6:00 pm
11 FHHOA Board of
Directors Meeting 6:00 pm
12 13 14 15
16 17
18 18 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 Kindergarten
Round-Up 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Forest Park Elementary
27 28 29 Forest Park
Elementary Auction 5:00 pm
Multnomah Athletic Club
30 31
January 2011
February 2011
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Here’s a snapshot of FHHOA activities and
meetings from January thru mid-February.
Print and keep this calendar in a handy spot
so you’ll have access to what’s happening in
your community.
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