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T R A C T R : T H E W H A T ,
T H E W H E N , T H E W H Y ,
T H E H O W
You might have heard the buzz that we
are seeking community support for the
development of Tract R, a small piece
of land adjoining Mill Pond. Here is the
inside scoop on the project and informa-
tion on how the community can weigh in
on this project. You can also learn more
at two upcoming open houses to be held
on June 7th and June 25th.
What is Tract R?
Tract R is a parcel of land measuring
about 2.2 acres, sandwiched between
Mill Pond and Forest Heights Cross-
ing (east of the pond). The land is
common property of the HOA. Per the
HOA Master Plan and the original de-
veloper's plan, this area is designated
as a recreational area. The actual de-
velopable space in this tract is about
1.5 acres. Currently, the land is unde-
veloped.
Why develop this piece of land?
Improving tract R has been a goal of
the HOA since developer turnover in
2003, as evidenced by the Master
Plan and the designated use of the
land. Developing amenities for our
residents contributes to our quality of
life in this beautiful neighborhood that
we call home. Amenities themselves
also contribute to desirability of
neighborhoods and have a positive
impact on property values.
Why develop now?
As we emerge from the current
economic downturn, we have the
opportunity to build assets at a lower
cost while increasing the desirability
of our community. Some believe that
stagnant construction costs make this
an opportune time to consider the
development of this tract.
What is the planning process
for the development?
The board formed a Tract R Develop-
ment Task Force to help shepherd the
development of this tract. Members of
the task force include representation
from the standing committees of the
HOA, the board and HOA manage-
ment.
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JUNE•2011
F E A T U R E D C O L U M N S
G U E S T
C O L U M N I S T A R C E x p e r t
s h a r e s t h e
l a t e s t t r e n d s
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p a i n t c o l o r s .
V E N D O R
P R O F I L E T h e F o r e s t
H e i g h t s D e s i g n
S t u d i o o f f e r s
“retail therapy”.
A S K T H E
M A N A G E R M a n a g e r
S t e p h e n H e r r
p r o v i d e s a n
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t h e s t a t u s
o f M i l l P o n d .
PRESIDENT’S
C O R N E R F r o m t h e n e w
F H H O A B o a r d
P r e s i d e n t M a r k
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Tract R: The What, The
When, The Why, The How
1-3
President’s Corner: From
Your New Board President
4
Upcoming Events 6
Spring Garage Sale 7
Ask the Manager: Status
of Mill Pond
8
Guest Columnist: ARC
Expert Talks About Paint
Color Trends
10-11
4th of July Announcement 11
Vendor Profile: The Forest
Heights Design Studio’s
Retail Therapy
12-13
Compliance Corner: Where
to Find Dark Barkdust
14
Semi-Annual Dues Will
Soon Be in the Mail
15
Mark Your Calendar 18
Also included are representatives
from Forest Heights Crossing, the
sub-association directly adjoining the
tract. The task force has a web page
on our HOA website, where meeting
minutes, presentations and designs
are published for your review.
The planning process leading to a
community decision is structured into
five distinct phases:
Concept Discussion and
Community Feedback
Discuss the current concept proposal
with the community and obtain feed-
back via open houses
Tract R Design Updates and
Development of Financing Options
Update design based on community
feedback; Develop financing options
Community Comment
Obtain community feedback on up-
dated design and financing options
Design Finalization
Finalize design and financing based
on community feedback
Community Vote
Put the proposal to a community vote
The Tract R webpage lists further
details of the process. The open
houses begin in June 2011 and the
community vote is expected early in
2012. Note that any development of
tract R is contingent upon the comple-
tion of the Mill Pond dredging project;
at present time, there are no proposed
timelines for construction of Tract R.
What are the amenities being
considered in the current Concept
Proposal?
The Tract R webpage provides
sketches of the current proposal.
To understand the holistic nature of
the proposal and the amenities, we
encourage you to attend an open
house.
The major amenities under considera-
tion include:
Covered Pavilion
Lawn area forming a natural
amphitheater around the pavilion
Community Garden
Multi-purpose sports court
Fitness stations on the current
trail around the pond
BBQ pits, picnic areas, benches
Rest room
How would the amenities be
ultimately decided?
Based on the master plan, prior
community experience, drawing
upon the experience of the Tract R
members and under the expert guid-
ance of a consultant experienced in
such amenity development, the task
force has put forth a concept seeking
community feedback. The current
concept being proposed provides
something for everyone in the com-
munity. At this point in time, we
hope that the community will voice
its opinions so that we can go with
the current proposal or adjust it to
yield a plan that is precisely what
the community wants and needs.
What are the estimated costs?
The costs will depend on the set of
amenities and the materials chosen.
Based on the current proposal, the
price estimate for all proposed im-
provements, ranges from $750,000
to $1,125,000. The wide range in the
current proposal reflects the choice
of materials available and a phased
construction. The consultant expects
a 10% to 15% cost savings if the en-
tire construction is completed in one
phase.
The task force is working on develop-
ing operational costs for the ameni-
ties. Since some of the amenities,
such as the community garden, are
expected to generate a small income
stream. Additional efforts are being
reviewed to reduce operational costs.
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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 | 2011-2012
Mark Sanzone—President
Eric Butterfield—Vice President
Stuart Roberts—Secretary
Ric Barton—Treasurer
Mike Fletcher
Sherrill Corbett
Heather Gaitan
Association Staff
Stephen K. Herr—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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How will the project be financed?
Tract R development is a capital
improvement project and requires a
community vote to proceed. The
two main funding variables include
securing the funds necessary and
determining the timing of the project.
Potential sources may include pri-
vate donations, grants, sponsor-
ships, loans, homeowner associa-
tion dues and/or special assess-
ments. All options are under con-
sideration to mitigate the short and
long-term financial impact on the
homeowners. The Board has not
made any determination about the
use of current reserves. The task
force consists of the Board Treas-
urer and representation from the
Budget and Finance committee. The
task force will work closely with the
Board of Directors, Budget and
Finance Committee and the Treas-
urer to evaluate all resources and
define a fiscally responsible plan
based on the community input and
feedback.
How do I give my input?
Besides providing feedback to the
task force members, the community
has three distinct phases where
they can provide their input and
shape the development of this tract:
open houses, community comment
and community vote. Two open
houses are being held in June at
the HOA office:
• Tuesday, June 7th
6pm to 8pm
• Saturday, June 25th
10am to 12pm
The open houses are the first step
in obtaining community feedback
and we would like to encourage the
community to attend an open house
and provide feedback.
How do I keep track of the
progress?
You can keep track of the develop-
ments on this project by periodically
visiting the Tract R web page. The
committee will also provide updates
via the monthly HOA newsletter.
Hope to see you at one of our open
houses!
~ Submitted by the Tract R Task force:
Stuart Roberts, Devidas Gupta,
Ric Barton, Rich Downey,
John Costic, Audrey O’Brien,
Debby Rankin, Mike Fletcher,
Mindy Carnese and Nicole Frisch ~
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
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Upcoming Meetings
Tract R Community
Workshop
Tuesday, June 7th
6:00 to 8:00 pm
FHHOA Office
Board Meeting
Tuesday, June 14th
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
FHHOA Office
All homeowners are welcome
to attend!
F R O M Y O U R N E W B O A R D
P R E S I D E N T
A fter completing my rookie
season on the Board of
Directors for the Forest
Heights Homeowners Association,
I was elected president last month.
I look forward to my increased role
as a steward of this community.
Forest Heights is one of the premier
communities around Portland, and
one of largest HOA's in the state
with over 1,900 homes, more than
5,000 residents and 200+ acres of
common land. We are much like a
sizeable town within the city of Port-
land.
We are lucky to have dedicated
and professional staff members at
the HOA, but it also takes a lot of
volunteer effort through the various
committees to keep this community
clean, safe and vibrant. While not
everyone can participate in or serve
on a committee, we can all do things
to support the community such as:
reading the newsletter, picking up a
piece of trash you find while walking
the trails, attending the community
events and voting at the annual
meeting.
At the Annual Meeting held on May
3rd
, professional consultants and
engineers presented information
on two very important projects;
the restoration of Mill Pond and the
development of Tract R. Please
read the articles in this newsletter
from General Manager Stephen
Herr on current status of the dredg-
ing plan, and Task Force Chair
Devidas Gupta‘s cover article on the
socialization of the design concepts
for Tract R. There are two very im-
portant workshops planned for June
7th and June 25
th on Tract R at the
association office. Please plan to
attend one of these meetings: your
input is valued and appreciated as
we move forward with this project.
Other business from the Annual
Meeting includes the election of the
following board members: Heather
Gaitan, incumbent Mike Fletcher
and incumbent Stuart Roberts. Your
2011-2012 board members are:
President: Mark Sanzone
Vice President: Eric Butterfield
Secretary: Stuart Roberts
Treasurer: Ric Barton
Director: Sherill Corbett
Director: Mike Fletcher
Director: Heather Gaitan
Please treat our parks and trails like
they are part of your backyard, be-
cause they really are. Each one of
us is a partial owner of the vast
green space of Forest Heights, so
let‘s all take care of it and keep this
a great place to live.
Please feel free to contact me with
your concerns or issues at:
~ Mark Sanzone
President FHHOA ~
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can serve you.
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See you soon!
We keep the focus where it belongs. You. Your family. Your needs.
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Upcoming
Community Events
Spring Garage Sale
Date: Saturday, June 4th, 2011
Time: 9:00am—3:00pm
Location: Forest Heights Neighborhood
Tract R Community Workshop
Date: Tuesday, June 7th, 2011
Time: 6:00pm—8:00pm
Location: FHHOA Office
Forest Park Elementary Carnival
Date: Friday, June 10th, 2011
Time: 5:00pm—8:00pm
Location: Forest Park Elementary
Tract R Community Workshop
Date: Saturday, June 25th, 2011
Time: 10:00am—12:00pm
Location: FHHOA Office
4th of July Fireworks
Date: Monday, July 4th, 2011
Time: 10:00pm
Location: Mill Pond Park
Forest Park Elementary Annual Spring Carnival
Friday June 10th, 5-8 PM
This is a community event, everyone is invited to attend!
• DJ/Music3 bounce houses
• Petting farm
• Dunk tank
• Darts
• Caricature pictures
• Pizzaschmizza
• Sandavals
• Bro-dogs
• Hawaiian shaved ice
Advance tickets will be sold starting June 6th, before and after school, in the school lobby or at Starbucks. The cost of advance tickets are 4 for $1.00. The cost of tickets at the event are 3 for $1.00. All bounce house participants must complete a waiver.
Questions or Volunteering Opportunities?
Contact Julii Chin, Carnival Chair, or Suzanne
Tees. Click to email: [email protected]
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Don’t forget! Forest Heights Annual Spring
Garage Sale this Saturday, June 4th
The weather report has us hopeful for a dry, sunny and
wonderful spring day in Forest Heights this Saturday for the
Annual Spring Garage Sale. For those who are participating in the
sale, pick up your balloons at the HOA office as early as 7:30 am,
and for those shopping, the sale kicks off at 9:00 am and goes to
3:00 pm. Maps and sale listings will be available the day of the
sale at the HOA office, Starbucks and the Forest Heights Design
Studio. Maps and sale listings will also be available online midnight
June 3rd.
With over 100 homes participating in the sale, we are expecting a large
number of cars and pedestrians on the streets of Forest Heights. Please
be aware of the additional traffic in the neighborhood during this very
popular event.
This Saturday
T he consultant‘s presentation
included a historical perspective on the pond, construction dredging
elements (including construction of a
temporary road into Mill Pond to remove
sediment) and a review of the multi-faceted permitting process.
Project engineer Mike Peebles from
OTAK and environmental consultant
Bob Carson from MBG are in the process of acquiring the necessary permits to
move forward with the dredging of Mill
Pond this summer. Unanticipated issues
in the permitting process from Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL), Army
Corps of Engineering (ACOE), Depart-
ment of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
and Bureau of Developmental Services (BDS) are causing delays in this process.
Construction plans were reworked due to
wetland vegetation setback requirements,
sediment removal calculations and eleva-tions corrected, and bioengineering
designs to stabilize the shore were intro-
duced as requested by the agencies.
Additionally, due to governmental regula-
tions, a tree preservation plan needs to
be created, even though the dredging
activity is isolated to the pond due to the setback requirements of the wetlands.
Needless to say, the window of opportu-
nity for acquiring the necessary permits is
closing. The DSL comment period ended and hopefully the state permit will be is-
sued in the next thirty days. The federal
ACOE and DEQ permit are still out for
comment and the likelihood of receiving the Section 401 Permit before July 15
th is
questionable (they have a 45 day window
after the comment period ends). We re-
main optimistic that our consultants will prepare and address any future agency
issues, and that our permits will be re-
ceived before the construction window
closes.
Concurrently, the association issued a
RFP to a list of preferred contractors.
These proposals will be reviewed later
this month. Should the bid substantially exceed the estimated cost of the dredging
project the Board may reconsider the res-
toration options.
For now all we can do is hope that the agencies issue their permits before July
15th and the dredging can commence this
summer. The original six to eight week construction timeline has slipped into mid-
September; however the project can still
be completed this year with a little luck
(see timeline at left).
~ Stephen Herr, FHHOA
General Manager ~
“A prudent question
is one-half of wisdom.” - Francis Bacon
Are you curious about things
going on in our community?
Do you have questions about
issues that impact Forest
Heights? If so, here’s your
opportunity to get some
answers!
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 questions
to [email protected] with
“Ask the Manager” in the
subject line. Questions
received by the 10th of each
month will be answered in
the newsletter the following
month.
ASK THE MANAGER “I missed the annual meeting and heard that there was
an informative presentation from several consultants on
the status of Mill Pond. What did they present?”
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G U E S T C O L U M N I S T
F R O M T H E A R C
E X P E R T : P A I N T
C O L O R T R E N D S
N othing creates the first
impression of your home
more than the paint color.
Color trends, like fashion, change
cyclically and typically last from 10 to
12 years. If you haven‘t painted your
home in 10 years or more, you defi-
nitely are in need of a paint job. Not
just for the curb appeal, but also for
care and maintenance of your home.
When the first homes were built in
Forest Heights almost 20 years ago,
the preferred colors were Classics:
whites, grays, greens and light tans.
Later we moved into the Earth Tones
phase: darker tans, assorted colors
of browns and beiges and sage
greens. Starting in 2010 we are mov-
ing into the Jewel Tones phase: rich
grays, blues, dark chocolate browns
and caramels. Dark trim colors are
gaining in popularity. Door colors
started out in crisp whites, then
moved on to burgundy reds and are
now being replaced with deep brick
or russet tones, dark charcoals and
soft blacks.
If you are thinking about painting,
here are some tips on how you
should proceed.
Drive around the neighborhood
We are fortunate to have a huge
range of attractive and appealing
architectural styles and color combi-
nations in Forest Heights. Start in
the older areas around Hazeltine
and Woodrose Loop. Check out
Murdock St. with some great Crafts-
man style homes and
wonderful color combina-
tions. End up by driving
around the houses north
of Thompson. These are
the newest areas, with
some brand new homes
and many homes which
are 10 years old or less.
If you see a color combi-
nation you like, check
with the Association of-
fice. They should have
the paint color informa-
tion on file.
Look at magazines and design
publications
My favorites are Sunset Magazine,
Elle Décor, House Beautiful and
Traditional Home. They are a great
place to find ideas and there are al-
ways articles on the top paint color
trends.
Check out the paint stores
They have wonderful displays set up
to help you pick just the right colors.
Again my favorites are the Concepts
in Color collection at Sherwin
Williams, Devine Paints collection at
Miller Paint, and the Aura Collection
at Benjamin Moore.
Consider working with a
Design Professional
Besides making the decision proc-
ess easier, this could potentially
save you time and money as well.
Take for example: imagine you have
done all your research, and picked a
trendy new blue color that looks
great on a paint chip in the
store. You have your
house painted in this color,
and what looked like a
great color in the store
actually turns out to be a
bright turquoise blue. Your
neighbors hate it, and you
worry what the HOA is
going to say. Not only that,
but what should have cost
you around $3000 (the
average price to paint a
home in Forest Heights)
ends up costing you $6000. Com-
pare this to a typical design fee that
would be somewhere in the $100 to
$300 range. When you think about it,
it‘s really a bargain.
Lastly, the biggest piece of advice I
have is: Plan as far in advance as
possible. Your steps are: pick paint
colors, get ARC approval and book
your painter, in roughly that order.
Do your research and buy 3 or more
sample quarts of paint to try out on
your home first. These are typically
only about $5 at the paint stores.
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FROM THE ARC EXPERT:
PAINT COLOR TRENDS
Be sure to paint up large swatches on
several areas of your home. 4‘ X 4‘ is
best; remember to use two coats of
paint. The Architectural Review
Committee typically meets every two
weeks, so you need to check with the
Association office as to when your
deadline is to get your application in.
While you are doing all this, call
around for painters and get your
quotes. Painters book up quickly for
summertime, so if you wait too long, it
will be October/November before they
get to you, and then the rains will
have started and may cause delays.
Also a note of warning: the lowest bid
is not necessarily the best.
~ Caryl K. Hoffman has been
a homeowner in Forest Heights
for 16 years. For the past 3 years,
she has been a member of the
FHHOA Architectural Review
Committee. She owns her own
color consulting and interior
design business ~
Big Changes for the
4th of July!
Last fall the Community Activities Committee conducted a
survey of our homeowners, asking for feedback on the annual
events that CAC and the HOA produce each year.
While an overwhelming number of residents believe that the
community events help make Forest Heights a great place to
live, an even larger number of
residents believe that the
present day economy and
the upcoming dredging of Mill
Pond are larger concerns for
our community.
With this information in mind,
CAC and your HOA staff
made significant changes
to this year‘s 4th of July
Celebration. This year‘s
celebration will consist (only)
of a spectacular fireworks
show at Mill Pond Park. Our
pyro-technicians have been
hard at work to reformat the
show and have added a new and extended finale to the
program. By eliminating the DJ, dancing, desserts and other
activities, CAC has been able to save the association a signifi-
cant amount of money which has been put back in to the general
budget.
We‘d like to encourage you all to take advantage of this change!
Why not bring a picnic dinner to Mill Pond park before the show?
Or celebrate with your neighbors at home before coming to the
park to watch the fireworks? Don‘t forget to bring your blankets
and low-chairs, and be prepared to ―ooh and ahh‖ with us all.
The show will start at 10:00 pm on Monday, July 4th. For safety
reasons, we will have certain sections of Mill Pond Park marked
off so please come early to allow enough time to get to the view-
ing areas.
More details will follow in next month‘s newsletter and by mail,
but please plan to join us on the 4th for this annual Forest
Heights event.
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F or the past seven years, the
Forest Heights Design Studio,
located in the Village Center,
has been offering local residents
professional interior design services,
ranging from furniture selection to
wall decorations. While this service
remains the core business model of
the studio, big changes are taking
place at the studio.
Enter ―retail therapy‖.
In an effort to meet the needs of
their clients, and to remove the mis-
conception that ―anything having to
do with a designer is expensive‖, the
Forest Heights Design Studio now
offers retail products in addition to
their wide array of design services.
The HOA sat down with the owners
of the studio to learn more about this
new service, and how it can benefit
the residents of Forest Heights.
Here‘s what they have to say:
Why the decision to offer retail
products?
As designers, we recognized that we
have the ability to offer our clients
unique products that they might not
be able to find in a traditional retail
environment. We‘ve opted to bring in
products that will inspire homeowners
to think outside the box (the BIG box,
that is) and realize an affordable way
to bring unique pieces to their home.
What types of products will you be
offering for direct purchase from
the studio?
While we have the ability to order
almost anything a homeowner might
want – from bedding to lighting to
furniture, our selection in the
studio will be mainly those
‗instant gratification‘ items:
accessories, lamps and of
course, pillows!
Is there a standard price
range to your retail items?
We have some items under $20 but
the products we will have to show are
just the tip of the iceberg on what we
have available to us.
Will you be offering particular
product lines, or will the products
be “one off”/one-of-a-kind items?
Both! The ―one-off‖ (a great term
brought to us from the other side of
the pond) items will be offered as we
shop in places many homeowners
don‘t have access to. Since we‘re not
selling closeout items, we can bring
in matching/coordinating items in
particular product lines when
desired.
Do you plan to offer any kind of
discount on your design services
for those who shop the retail side
of the business?
While not a discount per se, we‘re
very excited about our new in-house
service we‘ve affectionately labeled
―design therapy‖. This service coordi-
nates with our ―retail therapy‖ via the
sale of retail items. With design ther-
apy, a homeowner can come in for
some complimentary time with the
designer ‗in the house‘ at that time.
We will offer homeowners compli-
mentary take-a-ways (handouts)
as well as the willingness to help
homeowner‘s with their imme-
diate design needs and ques-
tions. We feel this approach is
a wonderful opportunity for
someone to meet a designer
here in the store and see how
they might benefit from work-
ing with one.
Are there new shop hours to
accommodate this retail service?
The studio hours remain the same:
10-5 Monday - Saturday, although
any of the designers in the studio
are willing to be flexible with a little
advanced notice. If for instance, you
don‘t get off work until 5:00 and won‘t
be able to come by until 5:30, by all
means, let us know and we‘ll do our
best to accommodate!
The Forest Heights Design Studio
to Offer “Retail Therapy”
V E N D O R P R O F I L E
This “Ghost Chair” is available for
purchase at the Studio, and at a reduced
price from most retail establishments. continued on page 13
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What is the most often
repeated phrase you hear in
your industry?
Probably that designers want to
push their own agendas. Many
times, homeowners are leery of
working with a designer and are
fearful that a designer will impose
their taste with little regard for the
desires, and —most importantly the
existing belongings of the home-
owner. We‘re very proud that all the
designers in the Studio at Forest
Heights have the attitude that our
clients come first. We utilize their
goals and their treasures for their
home.
Something else we hear often is
that designers are expensive. We
believe this is a misconception.
While it is true that we charge for
our time, that time will save the
client THEIR time and money as
we facilitate thoughtful choices for
their home. As an example, most
homeowners are concerned that
custom furniture is too expen-
sive. Often times, given space con-
siderations, a special order piece
can be the best solution. At the
studio, we have several lines, some
locally made, that afford the home-
owner a wonderful custom experi-
ence with often the same, or better,
pricing than they might find at the
big box retailers.
These resources are currently only
available to the designer! In the stu-
dio right now, we have several
pieces that fit this description.
What else would you like to
tell me about the studio’s “retail
and design therapy”?
We want to encourage residents
to come by the studio and have
a simple conversation – a little
design therapy – with any of our
designers. We‘re here and happy
to assist with projects, or simply
provide some design inspiration by
way of our retail offerings.
We also want to invite folks to visit
our Facebook page and keep up
with new products and have some
fun. ―Like‖ our Facebook page to
be notified about new deliveries,
shipments and the like. Also, we‘re
kicking off our new therapy concept
with our involvement in the Forest
Heights Neighborhood garage
sale. We‘ve cleaned our individual
design closets for the event and will
be utilizing the old Postal Annex
space for the event so please come
by the sale, meet our designers/
therapists and see what kind of
retail or design therapy might work
for you.
Vases, pillows, throws, lamps, wall hangings
and more are now available for retail pur-
chase at the Forest Heights Design Studio.
The design team: (back row, left to right):
Julie Hranicka, Julie Boucher, Urmila
Ratnam and Judith Jones. Front row, left
to right: Pamela Sandall, Susan Messmer
(holding LuLu) and Melanie Sessions
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U P D A T E D B A R K D U S T
S U P P L I E R L I S T
C O M P L I A N C E C O R N E R
After we ran an article in the May newsletter about using aged, dark bark dust, we received calls from some residents stating local suppliers were having trouble stocking this particular type of bark. We contacted the following local companies; all say they have a plentiful supply of aged, dark bark.
For your convenience, we‘ve listed their phone numbers, as well as the type of bark dust services they provide.
If you have any questions, please contact
Molly Oliver, FHHOA Compliance Coordinator,
at 503-297-9400 or [email protected]
Having Trouble Finding Aged, Dark Bark?
Phone You Haul Delivery Blow-In
Barkdusters
www.barkblowers.com 503-636-1465
Best Buy in Town
www.bestbuyintown.biz 503-645-6665
Cedar Mill Lumber 504-644-9101
Grimm's Fuel
www.grimmsfuel.com 503-636-3623
Rexius
www.rexius.com 503-635-5865
YES: AGED DARK HEMLOCK OR FIR
N0: “FRESH” OR RED COLORED BARK
NO: BARK CHIPS OR NUGGETS
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S E M I A N N U A L D U E S W I L L S O O N B E I N T H E M A I L
F R O M T H E H O A O F F I C E
Look for your July 2010 semi-annual assessment invoice in your
mailbox in the next few weeks. The semi-annual assessment is
$288.00 and is due January 1st and July 1st each year. The
HOA’s new banking relationship with SmartStreet bank allows
homeowners a variety of options for paying your assessment.
Please review your payment options below, or simply drop off
your payment at the HOA office at: 2033 NW Miller Road
US MAIL | LOCKBOX
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
statement. Please allow 5 to 7 business days for
check to reach SmartStreet.
ONLINE PAYMENT VIA E-CHECK OR
CREDIT CARD*
Set up a one time payment using MasterCard, American
Express or Discover or eCheck. Note: Visa is not accepted.
Go to www.fhhoa.com and click on the SmartStreet logo.
When the SmartStreet web page loads, choose one of the
following options and complete the online instructions.
NOTE:
For either option, you will need to enter your
account number, which will be shown on your statement.
*There is a $9.95 convenience if you pay via a credit card.
Mastercard, American Express and Discover are accepted.
VISA IS NOT ACCEPTED
ACH | RECURRING AUTOMATIC DRAFT
Go to www.fhhoa.com and click on the SmartStreet
logo, choose the ‗recurring payments‘ option and
follow the instructions on the screen. Your assess-
ment will automatically be de-
ducted from your account on
January 20th and July 20th.
NOTE: You will need a login ID
to set up a recurring online
payment which can be ob-
tained by selecting ―Register
Now‖ and completing the form.
After your login, enter Forest Heights Homeowners
Association and follow the instructions on the
screen.
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
BABYSITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE!
Hi, my name is Emilie Jackson, I'm 17 years old, and go to St. Mary's Academy. I've been
babysitting for 6 years with all ages and love it! I'm available most week nights but espe-
cially weekends and willing to book on short notice. I have lots of references upon request,
so give me a call! (503) 804-6616
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]
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
BABYSITTING
BABYSITTER AVAILABLE High school student, Red Cross infant and toddler CPR certified, 3 years experience.
Available to babysit Fridays and Saturdays year round. References available.
Phone #: 503-841-5989 | Rate: $6/hr
BABYSITTING SERVICE My name is Kendall and am 13 years old. I live in Forest Heights and an Red Cross CPR
certified. My parents will drive me to residences in the neighborhood. I can be reached at
503-780-1890/503-706-0348, and charge $5.00/hr.
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.
BABYSITTING SERVICE Hi, I’m Trudi, and I’m a senior at Lincoln High School. I am CPR certified and live in Forest
Heights. I do not have my driver’s license yet; however, I can be driven by my parents to and from babysitting jobs. I have been babysitting kids ages 1.5 to 11 years old for the past
three years. I also work with preschoolers and kindergarteners in childcare at my church. I am available most weekends including Fridays. I currently charge $9/hour. By the way, I am
allergic to dogs and cats so I am unable to babysit for pet owners. Please call me at 503-
841-5989 or email [email protected]. I would love to hear from you.
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BABYSITTING SERVICE Hello, my name is Sonja Breda and I am 17 years old and attend St. Mary’s Academy. I am friendly, fun and love to work with children. I am also Red Cross Certified, have experience working with children and have my driver’s license. I am available some weeknights and
most weekends. Please cal me at 503-203-2627 or email me at [email protected].
I look forward to talking with you soon.
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!
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]
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]
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
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
FOREST HEIGHTS STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT Secure Storage/Parking Garages available in Forest Heights behind the Village Center.
Sizes and Prices Vary. Contact 503-384-0333 if you’re interested. Professionally managed
by C and R Real Estate Services, Co.
LOOKING FOR EXTRA HELP?
Hi! My name is Jake Marcy and I am 16 years old. I am dedicated to my sports and school.
I am a lacrosse player for Lincoln High School and love my sport. I am very motivated and
willing to work as hard as you need. I can help with yard work, computer work (Facebook,
upload photos, etc.), animal watching and walking, babysitting, house sitting, lacrosse
training. I am a hard worker so feel free to call me for any work you might have.
Please feel free to call me at 503-297-5921 or 503-407-0846.
PLAY DATE 5 year old girl is looking for the girl of same age or older, to arrange regular play dates.
Please call Julia at 503.332.8080 or email: [email protected]
My name is Nick Grout and I am an 8th grader at West Sylvan. I am willing to wash cars,
feed and bathe pets, house sit, and do yard work. I can come anytime during the week or
weekend. Please contact me at 503.292.5440 or [email protected]
FOR RENT MT HOOD SKI CHALET- One for Vacation Rental - One For SALE by Owner. Sleeps 8. Three Bedroom, 2.5Bath, 2-car Garage, Pools, Spa, Deck. Hot Tub, Trails. Offers four seasons of fun: Ski, Hike, Fish, Boat, Climb. Located Right at Government Camp - Collins Lake Resort
and Grand Lodges. Mention this FHHOA ad for FHHOA Member Rates and Book Direct with
owner. Loren P Hotchkiss [email protected] 503-291-9822
RENTALS
PIANO TEACHER/TUTORING
Excellent piano teacher and professional tutor (LA, Math, French, Study Skills). Fully certified.
Established business 6+ years in Forest Heights. Great references from your neighbors. I make
learning fun and I connect personally with my students. I travel to you! Please call Sarah at:
503.313.1216 or mail me: [email protected].
MUSIC
TUTORING
PET/PLANT CARE
MISCELLANEOUS
LANDSLIDE INSURANCE RECOMMENDATION? Looking to insure my home against landslide. Any recommendations? Please let me know.
Petra at 503.456-0770.
EXPERT COLLEGE ESSAY COACH
As the acceptance rates of competitive colleges decline, it becomes essential for
applicants to craft compelling admission essays. Experienced high school English
teacher with Master’s Degree available to help plan, organize, revise, and edit admission
and scholarship essays during evenings and/or weekends. Hourly fee. References supplied
upon request. Please contact Ali at 503.867.6321 or [email protected]
BRIDGE ANYONE? Looking for intermediate level bridge players who would like to play for fun.
Call Mike and Steph 503-244-1418
FOREST HEIGHTS CONDO FOR RENT
Montara Loop condo for rent. 2 br 2 bath approx 1100 sq feet, all upgraded, ex model
home, granite/hardware etc, $1595.00 a month negotiable. Call Sarah 503-332-7788
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Interested in advertising in the Forest Heights
Community Newsletter?
For ad rates, submission deadlines and general information,
please contact Kim Monaco at: [email protected] or
by phone 503.297.9400.
SUMMER MATH AND WRITING CAMPS
Enroll your child (1st—6th grade) in our Summer Math and Writing Camps!
We also offer a camp for students entering Kindergarten in the fall.
Please contact Susan Ellis at 503-330-7757 or [email protected] for details.
FOR SALE
2007 Honda Civic LX 4D Sedan for sale by owner - $13,400
Features: odometer: 43,870, atomic blue exterior/grey interior, 5-speed automatic
transmission, 1.8L 4-cyl. engine, 26/34 MPG, antilock brakes, front and side-impact
airbags, keyless entry, cruise control. The car is in excellent condition (fully detailed)
and we’ve taken great care of it since we purchased it (brand new).
Please call 503-227-3376 or email [email protected] for more details & photos.
Available as of June 5th
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
STUDIO8FILMS
Have you ever wanted to create a special video to celebrate an
event or milestone in the life of a loved one, including your pet, but don't have the
time or skills to do so? Studio8Films can produce your custom video with original
videography or can utilize and edit your super 8 films, photographs, videos and audio
bytes. Why let the memorable moments fade, capture them forever! Final films provided
in a format of your choice, a DVD or web movie for upload to the internet.
Please go to: Studio8Films.net for video samples and information.
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Fourth of July Fireworks 10:00 pm
FHHOA Office Closed
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Safety, Streetscape & Transportation 12:00 pm
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Go Green 6:00 pm
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Go Green 6:00 pm
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Spring Community Garage Sale
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
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Safety, Streetscape & Transportation 12:00 pm
Tract R Community Workshop 6:00 to 8:00 pm
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Forest Park Elementary Annual Spring Carnival 5:00 to 8:00 pm
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Community Activities 12:00 pm
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Forest Heights Board of Directors 6:00 pm
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Budget & Finance 6:00 pm
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Tract R Community Workshop 10:00 am to noon
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June 2011
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Here’s a snapshot of FHHOA activities and meetings from
June 1st to July. Print and keep this calendar in a handy
spot so you’ll have access to what’s happening in your
community.
July 2011
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