april 2012 forest heights newsletter
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Monthly newsletter for the residents of Forest Heights Homeowners Association in Portland, OregonTRANSCRIPT
F O R E S T H E I G H T S
A N N U A L M E E T I N G
O F H O M E O W N E R S
T H E R O B O T S
A R E C O M I N G C o m e s e e t h e r o b o t s a t t h e
V i l l a g e C e n t e r
E A S T E R E G G
H U N T T h e E a s t e r E g g h u n t i s j u s t
a r o u n d t h e c o r n e r !
F R O M T H E
M A N A G E R ’ S
D E S K A n u p d a t e o n
t h e N W H N A m e e t i n g h e l d
l a s t m o n t h
G O G R E E N
T I P S B u y i n b u l k t o s a v e m o n e y a n d
c u t d o w n o n y o u r r e c y c l i n g
c o s t s
continued on page 2
Annual Meeting 1-2
From Your Board President 4
Twilight Home Tour 5
Annual Meeting Notice &
Candidate Statements
6-7
Compliance Corner: Getting
on Top of Spring Weeds
8
Volunteer Reception &
Real Estate Recap
9
Ask the Manager: NWHNA 10
Easter Egg Hunt 11
Community Events 12
Forest Park Elementary
Green Team Update
13
Go Green Tip: Buy in Bulk
to Save on Recycling
14-15
National Robotics Week
Coming to Forest Heights
17
FHHOA April Calendar 20
pinnacle press NEWS AT FOREST HEIGHTS
APRIL•2012
IN THIS ISSUE T he Forest Heights Annual
Meeting of Homeowners
is coming up on May 1st
from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at Forest
Park Elementary. This is a good
opportunity for residents to hear
what’s going on in the neighbor-
hood via reports from FHHOA
General Manager Stephen Herr
and the Association’s Standing
Committees. And, of course, this
is the final opportunity for Forest
Heights residents to vote for new
FHHOA Board of Directors.
We encourage everyone to participate
in the voting process for the upcoming
Board of Director positions. This year
two residents of Forest Heights have
volunteered to serve our community
by running for the board. You can
read their biographies on page 7 of
this newsletter.
Also in this newsletter are detailed
instructions on the various voting
options available to you, which
include:
• Vote in-person at the meeting
• Vote by electronic absentee ballot
• Vote by mail
• Vote by directed proxy
Watch your mailboxes, as the asso-
ciation has mailed to each home the
Notice of Annual Meeting, Proxies and
Candidate Statements. If you plan to
cast your vote electronically, please
note that you can do so until midnight,
April 30th. Proxy and mail votes must
be received by noon on May 1st. If
you plan to vote at the annual meeting
you will receive a ballot at the meet-
ing.
If you are new to the community, you
may be curious about what goes on at
the annual homeowners meeting.
Simply put, the annual meeting is a
great opportunity for homeowners to
come together to learn more about
what is going on in their community.
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
Heather Gaitan
Devidas Gupta
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 Page 2
During the meeting, you will hear
from the candidates running for the
board. You’ll also hear reports from
the HOA Committee Chairs who are
working hard to make Forest Heights
such a desirable community. General
Manager, Stephen Herr will update
the community on the “big picture”
efforts of the association, including an
update on the dredging of Mill Pond.
Manager Herr will also report on ef-
forts undertaken thus far to evaluate
the best use of Tract “R”. He is cur-
rently arranging with our professional
landscape architect a presentation for
the meeting.
If you want to know more about the
community, and are looking for ways
to get more involved, why not con-
sider joining one of the many active
committees here in Forest Heights?
FHHOA committees assist the board
with specific areas of responsibility,
and bring information to the board
which can result in decisions and
actions.
We have some great committees:
• Budget and Finance
• Communications
• Safety, Streetscape and
Transportation
• Go Green, Natural Habitat,
Trails and Landscape
• Community Activities
Information about these committees
can be found on our association
website: www.fhhoa.com
Better yet, come to the annual meet-
ing and introduce yourself to the com-
mittee chairs! They’ll be happy to tell
you more about the work they do,
what is required from a committee
member and what kinds of projects
the committees are currently working
on. The more participants the better!
Just a reminder: Your participation
is required via proxy to obtain a 20%
quorum requirement to hold the
annual meeting. Please return
your proxy ASAP. Thank you.
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A N N U A L M E E T I N G U P D AT E
When you advertise in the FHHOA newsletter, your ad
will appear monthly during your contract period. In addi-
tion to your ad, we provide links to your website from the
both the newsletter itself, a monthly email blast and on
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?
P R E S I D E N T ’ S C O R N E R
Upcoming FHHOA
Board Meeting
Tuesday, April 10th
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: FHHOA Office
All homeowners are
encouraged to attend!
F R O M Y O U R B O A R D
P R E S I D E N T
Dear Forest Height’s Residents,
By now you should have received in the
mail your packet for the Forest Heights
Annual Meeting of Homeowners. This
year’s annual meeting will be held on
Tuesday, May 1st, at 7pm at Forest Park
Elementary School.
At the annual meeting we will review
accomplishments over the past year,
budgets, and plans for the rest of 2012.
The most important part of the annual
meeting is electing new FHHOA board
members. This year there are two open
board positions. It is very important that
you send in your ballot if cannot attend
the annual meeting. We need a 20%
quorum to have a valid meeting and
that means 362 ballots must be re-
turned. Even if you plan to attend the
meeting, it is best to vote in advance.
You have several ways to vote. You can
fill in the written ballot and either mail,
fax or drop it off at the HOA office, or
you can go online and vote from the
homepage of the HOA website:
www.fhhoa.com. All voting options
are outlined in the mailing and again,
I encourage you to select one option
and vote as soon as possible.
The candidates for the open HOA board
positions are offering up several hours
of their time each month to help keep
this a great community. Please show
them your respect and appreciation by
taking the time to vote.
I would also like to thank the “retiring”
directors Eric Butterfield and Devidas
Gupta for their support and contribu-
tions, and I look forward to their contin-
ued participation in the committees.
~ Mark Sanzone,
FHHOA Board President ~
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The Board of Directors of the Forest
Heights Homeowners Association
hereby gives Notice of the Annual
Meeting of Homeowners
Date: Tuesday May 1, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Forest Park Elementary School
9935 NW Durrett Street
Portland, OR 97229
The purpose of the meeting is to:
(1) elect two (2) individuals to serve as members of
the Forest Heights’ Board of Directors (“Directors”)
(2) discuss such other matters as come before the
owners at the meeting. Members of record as of
May 1, 2012 are eligible to vote in this election
Directors need not be residents of Forest Heights, nor
are they required to be owners of property within Forest
Heights. The two (2) individuals elected will be elected to
serve a three year term.
NOTE: In order to conduct business at the annual
meeting, the association must establish a quorum
of 20% of the membership entitled to vote. This
requires 362 owners to be present either in person,
by electronic absentee ballot or by proxy.
Vote in-person at the meeting
To vote in person, you must execute a ballot at the
annual meeting
Vote by electronic absentee ballot
To vote electronically, you must vote by midnight on
Sunday April 30, 2012, and you may either:
Vote on-line at the association’s website
(starting Tuesday April 2nd) —or—
Email an electronic absentee ballot to:
[email protected]. The email must contain:
1.) how you elect to cast your vote
2.) your name, property address, and electronic
signature listed as (“/first and last name/”)
Neither an electronic absentee ballot, nor an on-line
absentee ballot, may be revoked.
Vote by directed proxy
To vote by directed proxy (included with this mailing),
your completed and signed proxy must be physically
received by noon on May 1st, 2012 and may be:
Mailed or hand delivered to:
Forest Heights Homeowners Association:
2033 NW Miller Road | Portland, Or | 97229
faxed to the association at: 503.297.9408
e-mailed to the association at [email protected]
hand delivered to the meeting on May 1, 2012
All ballots or proxies must be received and verified by
the inspectors of elections by the close of the voting
period on May 1, 2012 to be counted as a valid vote.
The voting period may be extended by the board of
directors if a quorum is not present at the annual meeting.
N O T I C E : A N N U A L M E E T I N G
O F T H E H O M E O W N E R S
O F F O R E S T H E I G H T S
H O M E O W N E R S
A S S O C I A T I O N
PLEASE COMPLETE THE PROXY THAT
WAS MAILED TO YOUR HOME, OR VOTE
ONLINE, IF YOU DO NOT PLAN TO
ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING.
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Candidate: Don Bielen
Profile
I was raised in Montana and moved
to the Pacific Northwest in 1986.
I moved from Seattle in 1994 to
Portland and purchase our first lot
in Forest Heights. We have subse-
quently built and lived in 3 different
houses in the neighborhood. I am
married and have a 10 year old
daughter. My active involvement
in the community started with the
Social Committee in the late 90’s
and then later joined and became
Chair of the Budget Finance commit-
tee in 2008. I relinquished my Chair
position in January of 2012 but
remain a B&F committee member.
I am currently a Principal and Part-
ner with Rainier Group, Inc. Rainier
Group is a regional consultancy
who provides Business Advisory
and Wealth Management Services
to successful business owners and
high net worth individuals across the
U.S. My education includes a B.S.
in Finance with a minor in Econom-
ics from the University of Montana,
Graduate of the College of Financial
Planning in Denver, Colorado, Certi-
fied Financial Planner® designation,
and an MBA from the University of
Oregon. I am active with the Asso-
ciation for Corporate Growth, Board
of Director for local oil company and
on the Board of Advisors for a lum-
ber company and an export/import
company.
Statement
Forest Height is a unique neighbor-
hood and special place to live. It has
high quality people, a beautiful set-
ting and is managed by competent
and dedicated individuals. I would
like to play a meaningful role in help-
ing to maintain these attributes while
promoting the community to realize
its full potential. I am confident that I
can provide valuable
input toward helping the FHHOA
effectively manage its resources
while maximizing its current and
future livability. My ultimate objective
is to honor FHHOA’s core values
and strive towards the fulfillment
of the community’s mission and
long-term vision.
Candidate: Greg Maletic
After I accepted a job offer in Port-
land, we moved to Forest Heights in
the summer of 2010. We loved our
previous home—a loft in downtown
San Francisco—but we needed
more room for our growing family.
We came to Forest Heights looking
for a beautiful house with a great
backyard. We found it! I'm married
to Lynn, a former attorney, and we
have two children: Jane, age 3, and
Will, age 1. Also a dachshund
named Gary.
While admitting that the rain last
year left us a little shell-shocked,
we've acclimated this year and are
really enjoying Portland and its
friendly people. The restaurants here
are fantastic, and we love going out
to eat whenever we can. We're also
big movie buffs.
I've worked in several industries
over the past ten years—I ran a
successful software startup in San
Francisco, worked as a designer and
illustrator in the theme park industry,
produced a documentary film—but I
currently work as an iPad and
iPhone app designer in downtown
Portland. I have a high-tech and
business background, with an engi-
neering degree from Duke University
and an MBA from University of
Michigan.
My experience in community service
is centered around education, work-
ing as a tutor for grade-school and
high-school students in San Fran-
cisco, Ann Arbor, and Huntsville,
Alabama. I don't have previous HOA
board experience, but after living in a
previous location with a less-than-
effective association, I have a sense
for how a good HOA should be run.
Beyond that, I want to find out more
about our neighborhood, meet my
neighbors, and get involved.
I'm a registered Libertarian. That
doesn't mean l want to get rid of the
regulations that govern Forest
Heights, but it does mean that I want
Forest Heights to run as efficiently
as it can, getting as much value as
possible out of the money it spends.
And I want our processes to be as
simple and non-bureaucratic as they
can be.
Easy, efficient, cost-effective, and
responsive. That's what a good HOA
can be.
B O A R D C A N D I D A T E
P R O F I L E S A N D S T AT E M E N T S
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the most efficient method. We found
Scythe available on-line from retailers
such as Amazon.com and Planet
Natural. Other organic products
include Weed Zap (made from clove
oil) and industrial strength vinegar.
Glen stated his preference is to use
Scythe; Weed Zap is not as effective,
and the stronger concentration of
vinegar is very potent – he suggests
wearing a respirator when working with
the product.
Special Note on Weeds in Grass
Glen strongly recommends avoiding
“weed and feed” type products for the
lawn. His suggestion is to spot pull or
spot spray weeds in the grass twice a
year, in April and September. If you
choose to spot spray an herbicide,
make sure to use one specifically
designed for weeds in grass. These
will target the weeds but leave your
grass growing.
Using a Yard Maintenance
Service?
Now is a great time to discuss with
your landscaper what techniques they
use to reduce weeds and encourage
their use of organic products when
applicable.
~ Molly Oliver,
FHHOA Compliance Coordinator~
C ontrolling weeds is part of the
yard care standard in Forest
Heights. Now, as our growing
season starts, is a great time to assess
your landscape and put some energy
to weed removal. Dealing with weeds
now, when they are small and before
they have gone to seed, will save you
untold time later in the year. What op-
tions are available to eradicate weeds?
We spoke with Glen Fritts, Licensed
Landscape Contractor and Area Man-
ager with Willamette Landscape. He
offers these expert tips:
Hand weeding
Hand weeding offers the most earth
friendly method to weed removal. To
save wear and tear on your knees and
back, Glen suggests using a tool called
“Grandpa’s Weeder”, which is great for
weeds like dandelions that have long
tap roots. You can use the tool stand-
ing up, and it works on weeds in beds
and in grass. Weeds are easiest to pull
when they are small and the earth is
moist so think about scheduling your
weeding after a spring rain.
Mulching and Soil Cultivation
Some simple maintenance steps in
your yard bed areas can minimize
weeds. One easy maintenance tip is to
use bark dust as a top-dressing for
beds. Glen suggests adding an inch of
mulch yearly (remember that
Forest Heights requires aged, dark
bark dust).
Pre-Emergent Herbicides
These products stop new weeds from
germinating or sprouting but will not kill
existing weeds. Preen is a brand name
of this type of product.
Glen comments that pre-emergents
are not the best resource because they
have to be applied to a broad area to
be effective, and may not control
weedy grasses. If you do choose to
use a pre-emergent herbicide, Glen
suggests applying to the area(s) you
have just weeded in order to control
the reappearance of weeds.
Chemical Herbicide
Applications
This involves applying a chemical
product directly on weeds to kill them.
These herbicides penetrate through
the weed structure to the roots of
weeds. Round-up is a brand name of
this product. When using a chemical
application, Glen recommends only
spot-treating weeds. Note: Forest
Heights prohibits the broad application
of herbicides on vacant lots.
Organic Herbicides
Scythe is the brand name of an
organic weed and grass killer which
is composed of pelargonic and other
fatty acids. This product will kill the
foliage and top growth of weeds and
unwanted grasses. It will not kill the
root structure, so depending upon how
large the weed is when you spray it,
it may grow back. Glen commented
that Scythe can be mixed with Round-
up (50% Scythe to 50% Round-up) to
control both the foliage and roots of
weeds. Whether you use Scythe by
itself or in a blend of Scythe and
Round-up, spot application of weeds is
“Even the richest soil, if left uncultivated will
produce the rankest weeds.” - Leonardo da Vinci
S P R I N G W E E D I N G T I P S
C O M P L I A N C E C O R N E R
what’s happening
in the neighborhood?
team work · experience · professionalism · diligence · trust
Come find out:
What’s selling in Forest Heights!
www.kaerpropertygroup.com
Drop in anytime from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Refreshments served
Date: Thursday, April 19, 2012
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 complementary market
analysis of your neighborhood and your home
Time:
Location:
Contact:
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W e at the Forest Heights Homeowners Association would like to
show our sincere appreciation to all our community volunteers.
You have devoted your precious time, energy and resources to make our
community the most desirable around. Your volunteer spirit is admired
and greatly appreciated!
We invite you to join us at 6:00 pm on Friday, April 20th at Meriwether’s Restaurant, for
an evening of camaraderie, great food and drinks! If you have been a volunteer in
the past year, please RSVP to: [email protected]
FHHOA VOLUNTEER
APPRECIATION RECEPTION
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O n March 21, 2012, with the
help of many Forest Heights
homeowners, the Northwest
Heights Neighborhood
Association was able to
re-establish itself as a
functioning neighbor-
hood association within
the city of Portland.
NWHNA is now one
of ninety five neighbor-
hood associations in
the city of Portland, and
is also one of a twelve
member neighborhood
association group that
make up the Neighbors
West-Northwest Coalition. This group
provides services, staff support and
financial assistance to communities.
Neighborhood Associations differ
from subdivisions and homeowner
associations in that they are inde-
pendent non-profits, supported by
the City of Portland, to organize
volunteers who advocate for
improvements to transportation
systems, public safety and land
use, and to address concerns
about the environment, schools
and quality of life in the neighbor-
hood. Working together, neighbor-
hood associations and homeowner
associations can increase influence
with local government.
At the NHWNA annual meeting in
March, several Forest Heights home-
owners were elected to the NWHNA
Board of Directors. The
first meeting of the North-
west Heights Neighbor-
hood Association Board
is April 3, 2012 at 12:30
pm here in the FHHOA
association office. To
learn more about the
NWHNA, please visit
their website.
We encourage you to
sign up to become a
member of the NWHNA.
Becoming a member of
your neighborhood association is free
and a right that all Portlanders
enjoy. For additional information,
please contact:
Charlie Clark
President NWHNA
Email: [email protected]
Mark Sieber
Executive Director
Neighbors West-Northwest
503 823-4212
Email: [email protected]
~ Stephen Herr,
FHHOA General Manager ~
Are you curious about things going
on in our community? Do you ever
wonder about something you see
while walking or driving through our
neighborhood? Do you have ques-
tions 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. If Manager
Herr can’t answer the question, he’ll
find someone who can! Email your
questions to [email protected]
Questions received by the 10th of each
month will be answered in the next
month’s newsletter.
ASK THE MANAGER
Did the Northwest Heights Neighborhood
Association re-establish itself last month?
Have you got a
question about
Forest Heights?
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Schedule of Activities
Saturday, April 7th
10:00 am | Mill Pond Park
Egg Hunt
10:00 am — 0-2 year olds
10:05 am — 3-4 year olds
10:10 am — 5-6 year olds
10:10 am — 7-8 year olds
10:10 am — 9-10 year olds
Whistle Your Way to Springtime
Pick up your special warbler whistles at the
FHHOA tent and whistle your way to spring!
Photo Ops with the Easter Bunny
Parents bring your cameras for photo ops with
the Easter Bunny.
C ome celebrate the spring season with your neighbors here in Forest Heights
during our annual Forest Heights Homeowners Association Easter Egg Hunt
on Saturday, April 7th at 10:00 am *sharp* at Mill Pond Park. Please join us
for free coffee, donuts and the now famous warbling bird whistles! We hope to see
you all again this year and are looking forward to kicking off the first community event of 2012!
Hop on Down to the
Easter Egg Hunt!
U P C O M I N G E V E N T S
Easter Egg Hunt
Date: Saturday, April 7th, 2012
Time: 10:00 am *sharp*
Location: Mill Pond Park
Real Estate Update
Date: Thursday, April 19th, 2012
Time: 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Location: Kaer Property Group
Volunteer Appreciation
Date: Friday, April 20th, 2012
Volunteers: See page 9 for details
and RSVP to [email protected]
Earth Day
Date: Saturday, April 21st, 2012
Time: 9:00 am—12:00 pm
Location: Wetlands Trail
REGISTER HERE
Twilight Tour
Date: Saturday, April 21st, 2012
Time: 3:00 —6:00 pm
Location: Forest Heights Neighborhood
Annual Meeting
Date: Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Forest Park Elementary
To celebrate Earth Day 2012, Forest Heights Home-
owners Association and the Go Green Committee, in
partnership with SOLV and the West Multnomah Soil
and Water Soil and Water District, will be continuing
efforts to improve the natural
common areas adjacent to the Forest Heights
Common Area trail system.
For the past year, the joint effort of these groups has
gone towards the removal of invasive species, and
subsequent planting of natives, along the Wetlands
Creek Trail and common area. Their efforts will
continue this Earth Day and you’re invited to join in
on the fun, meet your neighbors, learn about the
watershed in Forest Heights and, in general, have
a great time!
Please join us on Earth Day, Saturday, April 21st,
for the removal of invasive plants from the Wetlands
Creek Trail and common areas.
Registration is required for this event.
Thanks to the generosity of Starbucks, coffee
and refreshments will be served to all our Earth Day
Volunteers.
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY,
EARTH
DAY!
EARTH DAY EVENT
Date: Saturday, April 21st, 2012
Time: 9:00 am—12:00 pm
Location: Wetlands Trail
Upper trail entrance off Mill Pond Road
REGISTER HERE
Sponsored By:
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The Forest Park Elementary “Student Green Team”
began meeting in December and has been working
with SOLVE to remove invasive plants (blackberry)
and plant native plants (alder, dogwood, roses, cedar,
hemlock, doug fir, salmonberry and other natives) in a
project area along the Lower Miller Hollow trail behind
the school. In February of this year, the kids planted
130 plants and in April, they planted 117 plants. You
can check out their work at the following blog:
http://solvgreenteam.wordpress.com/2012/03/18/
stampede-at-cedar-mill-creek/
The kids have been learning what a watershed is,
why invasive plants harm our watersheds and why
native plants help our watershed. They have also
been learning about energy efficient light bulbs, why
it is good to shut off an idling car’s engine and other
aspects of being sustainable and green.
Next time you get a chance to hike the Lower Miller
Hollow Trail, stop and admire their work.
Questions or comments?
Contact Audrey O’Brien Llewelyn at 503-297-0947
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY,
EARTH
DAY! Congratulations to Claire Abraham,
winner of last month’s newsletter
cryptogram and a $15 Starbucks
gift card.
We usually “jump-start” the
HOA newsletter cryptogram
puzzles by offering up one or
two letters to help get the
puzzle going, but last month
we left off such hints which
made for a more difficult
puzzle. Not only did Claire
solve the puzzle without any
clues, but she solved the puzzle in record time! Con-
gratulations Claire, you’re going to ace your SATs.
Here is the answers to last month’s puzzle:
“In the spring I have counted one hundred and thirty
six different kinds of weather inside of four and
twenty hours” - Mark Twain
Check out this month’s puzzle on page 18!
The Forest Park Elementary
School Student Green Team
has been BUSY!
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B U Y I N G I N B U L K M A K E S
S E N S E , S A V E S C E N T S
W ant to “Go Green”? If you're looking for ways
to reduce the packaging your family sends to
landfills, a great place to start is your grocery's
bulk food aisle. If you've skipped this aisle because you
think it's only for buying large quantities, think again.
"Bulk" refers to how the store offers the product, not how
much you have to buy. In fact, you can buy a pinch or a
pound, saving yourself money while reducing packaging
waste.
The idea that you have to buy large quantities is one
of the misconceptions about buying bulk. Ellen Bouchard,
bulk manager at Frontier Natural Products Co-op,
describes and dispels the following common bulk-food
myths and provides shopping tips for consumers.
False. In fact, bulk offers an easy and economical way
to expand your food horizons by letting you try small
amounts of unfamiliar products. You can buy just a pinch
of the exotic spice or a cup of the unfamiliar grain called
for in a recipe. Or you might purchase small quantities of
a number of spices and seasonings or spice blends to
experiment with a new ethnic cuisine. If you think you
might like to try something new, buying in bulk enables
you to purchase a small quantity without worrying about
wasting money.
Quite the opposite, because you can buy just the amount
you need. Keep in mind that prices for bulk products are
considerably lower than the packaged versions, and the
full amount of your purchase goes toward the product,
not packaging or advertising. In addition, manufacturing
that package wastes energy and resources. So when you
buy in bulk and reuse storage containers, it's a positive
contribution to the planet's health.
Again, not true - bulk foods are often of higher quality,
fresher, and more natural than packaged products.
They're also more likely to be locally produced. Good
labeling practices by retailers will indicate the manufac-
turer or producer of that bulk item and whether it's
organic and/or Fair Trade Certified. For example, the
bulk products available in most natural food stores and
health-food departments of grocery stores, are natural
and sustainably grown. Many are certified organic, too.
Another misconception. Some products you'll likely find
in the bulk aisle: beans, flours, grains, nuts and seeds,
cereals, herbs and spices, pastas, pancake and waffle
mix, teas and coffees, bird seed, pet food and household
and toiletry items such as laundry detergent and soaps.
False. Bulk products are most often of equal or higher
quality than their packaged counterparts. Many exotic
and gourmet items are only available in bulk, as are
some Fair Trade Certified and certified organic products.
For example, do you know how many types of cinnamon
exist? Or curries? You’ll often find a larger selection of
spices and specialty mixed spice blends in the bulk food
section of your grocery store than on store shelves.
Myth: You must buy in large quantities to buy
bulk.
Myth: It’s wasteful to buy in bulk.
Myth: It’s hard to know what’s in those bins and
if it’s fresh.
Myth: The bulk section is limited.
Myth: Bulk foods are low quality
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“go green” tips to reduce paper & plastic waste
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• Before you go shopping, look in your cupboards to
see which items you usually purchase in packages or
cans that you can now purchase in the bulk aisle
• Branch out and try something new! Many stores that
sell bulk foods offer free recipes to help you get famil-
iar with the product you are purchasing
• When purchasing bulk foods, use the scoops or the
dispensers provided at the store (not your hands)
• Most stores will have you write down the item number
and price of the item (from the bulk bin) before you
take your selections to the register. Pens and tags will
be at each bulk food bin or station
• Comparison shop during your visit to the store to get
a good idea of how much money you are saving by
buying in bulk. Compare the unit pricing of your items
to get the true cost comparison. Make sure you are
comparing the same unit, i.e., the price of a pound of
flour (bulk) to the price of a pound of flour (pre-
packaged).
• Once you start buying in bulk, make a note of how
much cardboard, plastic and cellophane you’re no
longer having to recycle at the curb.
• If you purchase freshly ground peanut or almond
butter, store these items in your refrigerator to keep
them fresher for a longer period of time
• Bake a lot during the holidays? Buy your nut meats in
bulk to save money on your baking costs.
• How old is that jar of cumin in your cupboard? Bulk
spice purchasing allows you to buy only what you
need, a pinch or tablespoon at a time
• Glass is safer than
plastics for food storage,
so you might want to buy
some airtight glass jars
in various sizes, or reuse
glass jars you would
normally recycle
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B U Y I N G I N B U L K M A K E S S E N S E , S A V E S C E N T S
T I P S F O R B U Y I N G I N B U L K
T his is what a member of one of
Forest Height’s local robotics
teams said about how being on
a team impacted her life. The fact that
robotics can be so rewarding is what
prompted members from a few local
robotics teams to come together and
plan out the idea for a robotics center
here in Forest Heights.
The old “Design Studio” space at the
Forest Heights Village will soon be-
come a center for local robotics teams
to explore science and technology as
they build and program their own ro-
bots. The facility will be a place where
multiple teams can practice and col-
laborate, and the public will be invited
to visit and check out how the hands-
on robotics programs teach kids and
teenagers about engineering, team-
work, and community service.
The facility will be hosting teams
from both the FIRST LEGO League
(FLL) and FIRST Tech Challenge
(FTC) robotics programs. Designed
by FIRST, a foundation created by
legendary inventor Dean Kamen,
these programs lead kids each year
through a season of brainstorming
and coming up with robots that com-
plete their corresponding season
goals and missions.
FLL is a competition in which elemen-
tary and middle school students build
LEGO robots that run against a clock
to complete certain missions in a lim-
ited amount of time, with their annual
tournament in December. Forest
Heights has had several teams com-
peting nationally and internationally
against teams from across the U.S.
and the world.
FTC is a sport-like event in which high
school students design, build, and
program bigger metal robots to com-
pete against each other on a large
square field. Both FTC and FLL are
STEM (Science, Technology, Engi-
neering, and Math) programs that
were highlighted in US President
Barack Obama’s visit to Oregon last
year.
Through FLL and FTC, students gain
important skills, have tons of fun, and
in the meantime, learn about engi-
neering, programming, and science.
This robotics center will nurture multi-
ple FLL and FTC teams. The robotics
center will be a place where anyone
can learn about robotics and engi-
neering, or just check in on the pro-
gress of the teams. Essentially, the
space is being used as an environ-
ment where FIRST teams can grow
and practice in an effort to form a
stronger robotics community in Forest
Heights.
April 7th through 15th will be National
Robotics Week, and in honor of that,
we are planning special events
throughout the two weekends. The
events will be posted on the Forest
Heights Robotics Website by April
4th.
Thanks to the generosity of Centurion
Homes, the Forest Heights Village
Center, and Phil Gentemann, this
Robotics Center will be able to
educate many students on topics of
Science, Technology, Engineering
and Math. To learn more about FLL
and FTC, check out the program’s
national website, and Oregon Ro-
botics Tournament and Outreach
Program.
~ Special thanks to authors
Kinsum Chow and Robert Ioffe ~
NATIONAL ROBOTICS WEEK
COMES TO FOREST HEIGHTS “I used to hate math. Now I have started to enjoy math and science
and I think more about math and science in my everyday life”.
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“I used to hate math. Now I have started to enjoy math and science
and I think more about math and science in my everyday life”.
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].
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.
BABYSITTING SERVICE Hello! My name is Jarrett Gold, I am 16, and a sophomore at Lincoln High School. I am Red Cross certified and can take care of any age group of children. I can also take care
of any pets or other things needed. I am very responsible and I have had past experience taking care of children and feel very confident in doing so. I was a counselor at outdoor school and took care of children for a week. I had a lot of fun and built leadership skills. I can also help tutor children with their schooling if needed. I can babysit children during
the week or weekends. With summer coming up, I am free anytime, and am willing to take any time slots. I enjoy children and I am eager to help take care of them.
You can contact me at 503-922-9900. Thank you!
Babysitter--Certified, Reliable, Fun!
Hi! I'm Julia Renner, a junior at St. Mary's Academy, and I have 6 years' experience
babysitting as well as working with kids at camp. I am Red Cross CPR/First Aid certified
and excellent with all ages as well as families with pets, and am also able to do
housework/chores. Flexible rates; outstanding references available upon request.
Call (503) 291-1249 or email [email protected].
BABYSITTING
Tess Pauken, babysitting, age 13, Red Cross certified, $5.00/hr., Responsible & reliable.
Contact:503-297-4007 or email: [email protected]
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HELLO All! This is Jamie here advertising myself as a babysitter! I have about 3 years experi-ence with other families (including nannying for one of them for 5 months) and I also have
4 younger siblings that I've helped raise over the years. I turn 20 in a month, I drive and have my own car (a safe Jeep Cherokee). I am currently studying business at PCC Rock
Creek, however I do have flexible hours. I am willing to watch any age, Im able to drive to and from practices/school/etc. and I can also cook. I charge $10/hr for up to two kids and
$12/hr for two or more. I have great references that can be provided upon request! Fun and outgoing! Stern but kind. I love kids and cant wait to have some of my own someday. Email:
[email protected] or call 503.453.0720
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 working with children. I am also red cross certified, have experience
working with children and have my drivers license. I am available some weeknights and
most weekends. Please call me at 503-203-2627 or email me at [email protected].
I look forward to talking to you soon.
Rebus Fun!
Submit your answer to
this month’s puzzle to:
drop off your answers at
the HOA office, for a chance
to win a $15.00 Starbucks
Gift Certificate.
NEED SOME EXTRA HELP? My name is Nathan VanDomelen, 16 years old. I am a trustworthy and dedicated person.
I honor all appointments and always do quality work. Here are a few things I can do: baby-sit, take care of plants, take care of pets (I am good with animals), pull weeds, and
clean cars (inside and out.) Please note that I am not limited only to the jobs specified. I am available most weekdays, but prefer weekends due to school. Please don’t hesitate to
call me (503) 206-6563. Thank you.
PET CARE Responsible 12 year old girl who loves to care for your pets. I am available to walk, play with, feed or care for while you are at work or away. All types of animals, birds or fish are
acceptable. Please call to schedule your pet care. Manoy 503-203-1787
CERTIFIED READING THERAPIST Private sessions to improve your child's reading skills. Call for information or to schedule
an evaluation. Caren 503-327-8046 or [email protected]
PET CARE / PLANT WATERING
Responsible 13 and 16 year old brothers will provide excellent nurture for your pets and
plants. In the last five years we have cared for numerous neighborhood pets, watered an
abundance of vegetation and provided many dogs a daily walk.
References available. Call Reid or Trent at: 503-203-1491
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
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.
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]
RENTALS
PIANO FOR MOTHERS
Piano for Mothers! Daytime lessons. Start a new hobby or pick up where you left off as a
child. I travel to you. Well-established local business. Forest Heights references.
503.313.1216 or mail me: [email protected].
MUSIC TUTORING
PET/PLANT CARE
MISCELLANEOUS
TUTOR/PIANO
Piano and tutoring, all ages, Math, English, SAT prep, French, also learning disabled.
Experienced certified teacher, I travel to you. Excellent Forest Heights references.
Please contact Sarah at [email protected] or 503 313 1216
BRIDGE ANYONE?
Looking for intermediate level bridge players who would like to play for fun.
Call Mike and Steph 503-244-1418
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EXPERIENCED PET & PLANT SITTER
Very responsible 12 year old girl with lots of experience. I can walk, feed and play with,
clean up after and care for your pets if you are going to be gone. I have lived with cats, dogs,
hamsters, fish and snails and have taken care of guinea pigs, cats and many other animals.
I can also take care of plants, and have done for many people.
Call 503.291.1249 or email: [email protected]
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MATH LESSONS Math lessons: Experienced math teacher (all levels) with Bachelors degree in math.
Please contact Aya at: 971-227-0555
PET CARETAKER
Hello, my name is Emily Wu! I'm a Junior at Lincoln High School, and am extremely fond of
animals. I would love to care for your pet (or that precious hydrangea!) while you are away.
I have two dogs myself, and a lot of experiences with pets. I charge low rates, and
will shower your animal with lots of loving. You can contact me at (503-490-9543)
or email me at [email protected].
HEBREW TUTOR Hebrew lessons: Native Hebrew speaker experienced in Hebrew teaching.
Please contact Aya at: 971-227-0555
FOR RENT
Beautiful Home in Forest Heights with spectacular view and private setting!. Open floor plan
with a lot of light. 3min to walking trail's and Starbacks! 3500sqf home, 4 bedrooms plus
bonus room, 2.5 bath, 3 Car garage, 2 big decks, lots of storage place and much more.
10min from down town. No SMOKING and NO PETS! Price $2700. For more info e-mail
VERONICA’S HOUSE CLEANING
Professional, quality, low rates, free estimates.
Mini-blinds, Party Clean Up, Window Cleaning, Good References.
Contact: Veronica @ 503.619.6690
FOR RENT
Montara Rental. 2 bedroom, 2 bath. Approximately 1,100 sqft. All granite kitchen and
baths. Travertine. Beautiful hardwood throughout. Price: $1,795 month.
Call Sarah: 503.332.7788
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Community Activities Committee Meeting
5:00 pm
3
Safety, Streetscape and Transportation
Meeting 12:00 pm
4
Go Green Committee
Meeting 6:00 pm
5 6 7
Easter Egg Hunt 10:00 am sharp Mill Pond Park
8 9
Budget & Finance Committee Meeting
6:30 pm
10
Board of Directors Meeting 6:00 pm
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15 16
Community Activities Committee Meeting
5:00 pm
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Board of Directors Meeting 6:00 pm
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Volunteer Appreciation
Reception 6:00 pm
21
Earth Day Invasive Species Removal
9:00 am Wetlands Creek
Trail
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APRIL 2012
Here’s a snapshot of FHHOA activities and
meetings for the month of April. Print and keep this
calendar in a handy spot so you’ll have access to
what’s happening in your community.