ASK THE MANAGER Manager Stephen Herr answers your questions.
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GO GREEN The Go Green committee provides an update on the community solar program.
ASK THE EXPERT Worker safety on Miller Road is top priority.
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ARC UPDATES The ARC has new submission requirements for your home improvement projects
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SUMMER CONCERT IN THE PARK
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oin us on Saturday, August 8th, COME TO MILL POND PARK ON SATURDAY for a summer concert in the park AUGUST 8TH FOR A FREE CONCERT FEATURING featuring The Mayfield Four. FOREST HEIGHTS’ OWN MAYFIELD FOUR. BRING This local quartet will perform classic YOUR PICNIC DINNER AND ENJOY AN EVENING jazz, modern jazz and bosa nova OF JAZZ RIGHT IN FOREST HEIGHTS. during an early evening concert overlooking beautiful Mill Pond. This event marks the first concert in the park for Forest Heights residents. We hope this concert will become an annual tradition – an evening where friends and neighbors can get together and enjoy a picnic dinner overlooking Mill Pond – all while listening to some great local musicians. Date: Saturday, August 8th Time: 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
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Summer Concert in the Park 1 Solarize Forest Heights Follow up
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Ask the Manager: Speeding Sign on Miller Rd.
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4th of July Recap
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ARC Updates: New Submission Requirements
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Location: Mill Pond Park
What to bring: Blankets, low beach chairs and a picnic dinner!
Upcoming Community Events
Save the Date: International 9 Fall Festival
Your Neighbor’s Voice: Community Garden Task Force
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Lincoln High School Bus Transportation Update
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Guest Column: Portland Water Bureau
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Dog Day Afternoon in the Heights
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The Mayfield Four was formed 10 years ago through a community college jazz improvisation course taught by Cliff Waites. The band began playing outside of class and always at the home of guitarist (and Forest Heights resident) William Langford, who lives on Mayfield Road. Band members include: Mark Carleton (bass), Jay Johnson (saxophone), Randy Johnson (keyboard), Dave Grasser (drums) and William Langford (guitar). The band has played for school auctions (including Forest Park), various local fundraisers and benefits (Portland Chapter of the American Kidney Association and Friends of Trees), a summer concert at Portland Center for the Performing Arts and other venues. The band shares a love for both traditional and new jazz and play a variety of music – ranging from bebop and bossa novas – from artists such as Kenny Burrell, Miles Davis and Duke Ellington.
Ask the Expert: 10-11 Working Safety on Miller Rd.
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: contactus@fhhoa.com
Vision Statement To create and foster excellence in community, environment and quality of life.
Solarize Forest Heights Recap know that you are a Forest Heights resident. They will be able to provide you with current pricing for Forest Heights residents.
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: sherr@fhhoa.com Sharon Aiger—Office Administrator email: saiger@fhhoa.com Molly McManus Oliver—Compliance Coordinator email: moliver@fhhoa.com Kimberly Monaco—Marketing, Communications & Event Coordinator email: kmonaco@fhhoa.com Richard Metzger—Maintenance Supervisor Juan Guerrero—Maintenance Team
he Solarize Forest Heights program closed on the 13th of July with 63 enrolled residents. The price per Watt was fixed at $6.85 compared to a market price of $9.00. For a 2 kW system, this drops the price from $18,000 to $13,700 - a discount of $4,300. Solar assessments have already begun with about 12 assessments scheduled per week. You may see the Imagine Solar assessment team on rooftops on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The initial set of contracts have been delivered and ARC reviews will likely begin in a week.
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If you missed out on the program but would like to explore your options, please get in touch with Imagine Energy http://www.imaginenergy.net and make sure you let them
Just as our residents and neighbors were getting ready for their solar assessments, the State of Oregon announced a change in tax credits that affects all solar projects in the state. The tax laws were changed on July 1 and announced on July 15. The new law that went into effect immediately, changes the way credits are computed and affects the Solarize Forest Heights project. Prior to the change, a 2kW system was eligible for $6,000 in state tax credits resulting in a net cost of $1,140 for the system (based on the enrollment of 63 residents). Now, the same system is eligible for $3,570 in tax credits (50% of the amount left after the Federal tax credits and Energy Trust incentives are taken) resulting in a system cost of $3,570. Continued on page 3 → Page 2
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In order to maximize the state tax credits, one would need to have a system at least 3.36 kW in size at a net cost of $5,598. For residents that were expecting to install the smallest system (2kW), the change now increases the net cost by $2,430; for those that were planning on a system 3.36kW or larger, the prices are not impacted. We hope that the efforts to close the revenue shortfalls do not have a detrimental effect on the environmental goals of the state. For more information on the pricing as a result of the tax credit change, please visit the Imagine Energy/Solarize Forest Heights site at: http://imagineenergy.net/ ForestHeights.shtml
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~ Devidas Gupta, G2 Committee Chair and Forest Heights Resident ~
We invite you to browse our website and be inspired. For your free estimate, contact us We will be happy to help you realize your dream.
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ASK THE MANAGER “I saw the speed sign on Miller Hill and was wondering how I can get a speed sign on my street?”
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 contactus@fhhoa.com 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.
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he Safety Streetscape and Transportation Committee (SST), under the direction of Chairman Mark Sanzone and Speed Task Force Member Jay McAlonen, worked with the City of Portland to relocate the Speed Reader Board (SRB) from Cornell road to Miller Road. This was accomplished last month with a nominal cost to the association. The SRB is the property of the city and maintained by the City of Portland Department of Transportation.
Currently there is no plan to install these SRBs on other Forest Heights streets, however if this one proves effective, the SST Committee may approach the board to allocate funds for additional SRBs to help deter speeding on other streets within our community. Special thanks go out to the City of Portland staff that made this joint project a reality. So watch out speeders — your information is being recorded.
The city is monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of SRBs in several communities. Data is being recorded by this speed device and will be used by the city for future traffic studies.
Quote of the Month
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A sense of curiosity is nature’s original school of education.
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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.
- Dr. Smiley Blanton
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A N N U A L 4 T H O F J U LY C E L E B R AT I O N S T I L L GOING STRONG AFTER 10 YEARS
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uly 4th, 2010 marked the 10th year that the Forest Heights community has gathered together to celebrate Independence Day. This annual event, considered one of the hallmarks of living in Forest Heights, has ranged from BBQ’s and parades to Fun Runs and fireworks shows. While the manner in which we celebrate the 4th has changed over the years, the one constant in each years event is the gathering of the Forest Heights community to celebrate together.
This year’s event kicked off with a “Parade Across the Stage”. Kids dressed up in their favorite 4th of July costumes and paraded themselves across a dance floor for an opportunity to win prizes in the Most Patriotic, Most Creative and Best Dressed categories. Following the Parade Across the Stage were a variety of games for kids and grown-ups alike including gunny sack, boxer shorts and three-legged relays and multiple rounds of tug-ofwar.
With the assistance of our DJ, many residents learned (or relearned) popular dances including the Hustle, the Hand Jive and the Macarena. Desserts and beverages were served, and the evening was capped off by a 15 minute fireworks show over beautiful Mill Pond. The Community Activities Committee would like to thank all who attended and helped make the 4th of July an exceptional day in our community. Special thanks to our volunteers who assisted the HOA staff throughout the night. If you have comments or suggestions about the Annual Fourth of July celebration, please email them to: kmonaco@fhhoa.com
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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE ( A R C ) U P D AT E S The Architectural Review Committee announces two new ARC submission requirements that could impact your home improvement projects.
New Submission Requirements The ARC recently made changes to the submission process for paint color changes and landscape plans. The intent is to provide the committee with enough information so they can make decisions on these applications the first time they are submitted.
Paint Color Changes Applications for paint color changes now require the homeowner to paint a 4’ x 4’ section of all colors used in the project (this includes trim, door color, etc) on a section of the home visible from the street before submitting the application for review.
Landscape Plans Applications for landscape plans now require the homeowner to review and then submit a “Landscape Plan Checklist” along with other required materials.
Applications lacking the required elements noted on the checklist will be deemed incomplete and returned to homeowners. Both the ARC application and Landscape Plan Checklist can be found at www.fhhoa.com or in the HOA office. Items Requiring ARC Approval While most residents know a new house plan or whole yard landscaping plan require ARC approval, many homeowners tell us they weren’t aware they needed approval for other activities. Here are some examples of projects that require ARC approval (many with no fee) prior to implementing:
Exterior home repainting, even when using identical colors
Re-roofing Replacement of windows
Landscape revisions or additions, including minor plant changes
Golf putting greens Decking material changes (i.e., moving from wood to composite decking material)
Tree removal on your lot, if the tree is six (6) inches in diameter or more at chest height
Temporary installation of a portable storage container or dumpster at your property
Screening garbage and recycling bins with fence or plant material The ARC meets on an as-needed basis; during the summer months, the committee is meeting every other week. The next meeting is always published on the main page of the FHHOA website. Please build-in the ARC approval process into your home project time line. Unsure of whether your project needs ARC approval? Contact Molly Oliver, Compliance/ARC Coordinator by phone at 503-297-9400 or by email moliver@fhhoa.com for clarification. continued on page 7 Page 6
reporting streetlight issues to report a streetlight outage or an on/off cycling issue, please email the FHHOA office at: contactus@fhhoa.com or call 503.297.9400 When reporting a street light issue, please provide the FHHOA office with the following information: •
Nearest address to streetlight pole – or the best description possible
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Confirm whether light is out completely or cycling on and off
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For ease of identification, we request that a ribbon be tied to the pole at eye level. This ribbon will be removed and discarded when the streetlight is fixed.
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Did you know? Many ARC Applications Are Reviewed at No Cost Repainting with identical colors, requesting tree removal on your lot, placing a POD or dumpster on your property or screening trash/recycling bins with fencing or shrubbery are all ARC applications reviewed without a fee. The fee schedule for other applications is found on the ARC application.
ARC Approvals Are Valid for One Year If work has not been initiated within a year of ARC approval, plans must be resubmitted to the committee before work can begin (ARC Guidelines, Section 2, 2.2, CC&R’s, Article VII, 7.10).
Revisions to Approved Plans Once an application has been approved, any changes or revisions to the approved plan need to come before the ARC for approval. There is no fee for bringing the first revision to the ARC; subsequent revisions will incur a separate charge.
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Upcoming Community Events Concert in the Park Sunday, August 8th Time: 5:00 pm — 7:00 pm Location: Mill Pond Park See page 1
Free Landscape Workshop Sponsored by the Portland Water Bureau
Tuesday, August 10th Time: 6:30 pm Location: TVFR #27 3130 NW Skyline Blvd. See page 14
neighborhood harvest share Did your garden yield too many
Harvest Share Saturday, August 28th
Time: 10:00 am — 12:00 pm Location: FHHOA Office See this page
tomatoes this year? Do you wish you had fresh zucchini for a special meal? If so, come to the FHHOA Neighborhood Harvest Fair and exchange your homegrown garden vegetables with your neighbors and friends!
International Fall Festival Saturday, September 11th
Time: 4:30 pm—7:30 pm Location: Mill Pond Park See page 9
Saturday, August 28th 10:00 am — 12:00 pm Location: FHHOA Office
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Interested in advertising in the Forest Heights Community Newsletter? When you advertise in the FHHOA Community Newsletter, your ad will appear monthly during your contract period. In addition to your ad, we provide links to your website from the both the monthly e-newsletter and the monthly email blast from which the newsletter is delivered. For ad rates, submission deadlines and general information, please contact Kim Monaco, Marketing, Communications and Event Coordinator, at: kmonaco@fhhoa.com or by phone 503.297.9400.
SAVE THE DATE! International Fall Festival Date: Saturday, September 11th Time: 11:00 am Location: Mill Pond Park Save the date for the 3rd Annual International Fall Festival! Enjoy sampling food from around the world while getting to know folks who live in your neighborhood. Food from six different countries, beverages, DJ, dance floor and performances representing a variety of countries! More information to follow in next month’s newsletter. Brought to you by your FHHOA and the Community Activities Committee. Page 9
ASK THE EXPERT
WORKER SAFETY ON MILLER ROAD
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he new radar/speed sign on Miller Road makes me happy. Yes, I’m guilty of being a gadget guy at heart and appreciate the high tech reminder to keep my driving speed under control. Of course safety for the members of the community will improve, and maybe a few more months will pass between shrubs getting plowed over by wayward vehicles. Mostly though, I love the radar sign because it means that our workers might be a little safer while working in Forest Heights. I wouldn’t presume to preach about slowing down and watching out for workers and pedestrians. I won’t dig up clichés like “Give Us a Brake” or “Speed Kills”. I won’t bore you with
statistics like going just 10 mph over the posted 30 mph nearly doubles most vehicles stopping distances. However, working in Forest Heights and dealing with the hazards of Miller Road has greatly improved our safety awareness and accident prevention program. Although Willamette Landscape Services has always been a safe company, prior to 2004, when we started working in Forest Heights, we wore fewer safety vests, had very few orange cones to place around our trucks, and didn’t own a single orange “Caution” road sign. Today’s a different story. Our workers don their vests before setting foot in our facility in the morning. Cones are part of every truck’s safety inventory, and the big orange signs are always ready and accessible. If you’re not familiar with our company culture at Willamette, one thing you must know is that we don’t do anything halfway. Coinciding with our contract start at FHHOA, we applied with the State of Oregon
to be part of an exclusive national safety program called SHARP. SHARP stands for Safety and Health Awareness Recognition Program. Basically, we invited OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) to examine every relevant detail of our operation and worked with them to help us meet their very highest standards. Most companies I know cringe when they know OSHA will be stopping by. We invited them in, showed them everything we do, and asked how we could improve. We achieved SHARP Certification in 2005, and went through detailed annual inspections for the next five years until we graduated from the program this spring. We are the first and only landscape company in the United States to achieve SHARP Certification and Graduation. Over seven years have gone by without a workers compensation loss time accident. That’s more than 2,500 days and 600,000 man hours! Certainly, we’ve had injuries as small as debris in a worker’s eye to the
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Lost and Found Have you ever lost or found an item in Forest Heights? If so, check in with the Forest Heights Homeowners Association office in the Village Center. If you’ve found an item, please drop it off at the HOA office. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm and if that doesn’t work for you, we have a mail slot in our door. If the item fits the 2 “ x 11” slot, just put it through. If you’ve lost an item, please send an email message to: contactus@fhhoa.com describing what you’ve lost. You never know what might turn up!
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infrequent back strain. Lacerations, muscle pulls, and twisted ankles happen as well. We meet weekly with all members of all crews, sometimes as many as seventy employees during peak season, for safety “tailgate” discussions and incident reviews. All accidents and injuries are thoroughly investigated by our employee driven Safety Committee. It isn’t easy or cheap to be safe, but we want all of our employees to go home at night as healthy as they were when they came into work in the morning. We’ve been really fortunate that nothing serious has happened, but a vehicle injuring one of our workers is a very real threat and Miller Road is one of the riskier places we
work. Those tight corners and hills reduce visibility and reaction time. We combat that with long cone lines and the signs to give you warning of what’s ahead. We try to schedule large crews with multiple vehicles while doing the major pruning work in Forest Heights – we want you to come around a corner and really see us. We’ll also drive a truck with its hazards behind a fast moving crew to clean up curb lines along Miller. Our biggest tool for safety is being visible and being aware, especially working “outside the curb”.
inspecting beds (there’s no room there to step inside the curb). That blind corner can be exhilarating!!! Hopefully, the new radar sign will bring some speeds down and make things safer for everybody in Forest Heights. Your Board, Safety Committee and Management Staff deserve a big “Thanks!” for doing this.
~ Glenn Fritts, Licensed Landscape Contractor, Area Manager, Willamette Landscape Services ~
The quickest way to get my adrenaline going is to walk outside the curb line along Miller near Hazeltine while
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YOUR NEIGHBOR’S VOICE
Community Garden Is a Possibility for Forest Heights
o you like the idea of growing your own fruits, vegetables and flowers but don’t have the space to do it? Do you get a kick out of working the soil, but live in a condo? Do you enjoy tending a garden but find that the property surrounding your house is too shady or too steep for plants to flourish? If one of these scenarios fits your situation, the solution might be literally right around the corner: a new community garden for residents of Forest Heights.
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One of the priorities of the board of the Forest Heights Homeowners Association for 2010 is to create a plan to develop a recreational site – including a possible community garden – in the area between Mill Pond and Forest Heights Crossing. The master plan for this area – a 2.22 acre piece of unimproved land (open space known as “Tract R”) might also include a picnic pavilion and a series of game courts. The site of these possible improvements is the same area that previously had been proposed for a community center and swimming pool. Now that those ideas are not currently on the drawing board, the board is interested in expanding the recreational amenities in that area. Whatever improvements are made will be part of an overall master plan designed to make the most of the Mill Pond site.
Community gardens have long been popular in the Portland area and seem to be an idea whose day has come. Some of the impetus comes from the movement to buy only locally grown produce. In the city and the suburbs, many community gardens have long waiting lists. The dedication and enthusiasm of their members are evident in the carefully kept plots often ringed with sunflowers and roses. Now big corporate employers in Oregon are joining the bandwagon. Both Intel and Google, for example, have established communal gardens for their employees. Here in Forest Heights, several studies and surveys conducted in the past demonstrate an interest in establishing a community garden for residents.
an email at the following address: contactus@FHHOA.com. The following is a link to the American Community Garden Association; the site contains a wealth of information on community gardens: American Community Gardening Association ~ Debby Rankin Community Garden Task Force Chair ~
The G2 Committee, which is in charge of trails, common areas and natural habitats in Forest Heights, has established a task force to explore the creation of a community garden. The task force is eager to get the input of Forest Heights residents. If you’d like to share your thoughts about this exciting concept, or are interested in joining the subcommittee, please send us Page 12
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL BUS T R A N S P O R T A T I OSUMMER N UREADING P D SCHEDULE AT E I heard the Lincoln school bus has been cancelled due to budget cuts? Not true. A number of students at Lincoln High school received notice that their bus stop has been eliminated. In all, 7 of 18 stops on bus route #144 have been cut, affecting an estimated 29 students according to Portland Public School (PPS) Student Transportation Routing Manager. The decision was made to cut stops within 1 mile of TriMet busses since all high school students get a TriMet pass. By cutting these and stops on other routes (primarily along highway 30) the PPS District was able to reduce the high school bus service from 6 to 5 busses saving the district approximately $60K per year.
The district’s expectation is that these students will walk or be taken to a stop on the TriMet Route 50 (www.trimet.org/ schedules/r050.htm) and take the bus to the MAX station, then ride MAX to Lincoln. While FHHOA encourages this there are other options: •
Walk to a school bus stop which is not being removed. PPS bus drivers will not refuse students (with Lincoln High School ID) from getting on even though it is not there assigned stop. The new PPS district bus route and schedule will be posted on the PPS web site in late August. www.pps.k12.or.us/ depts-c/bus/index.php
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Take the ECO shuttle to the MAX station. FHHOA considers this as the last option due to capacity concerns with our shuttle bus
We welcome your comments or question. Please email us at contactus@fhhoa.com.
~ Mark Sanzone, Safety, Streetscape and Transportation Chair~
GO GREEN COMMITTEE LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS The G2 committee is looking for a couple of dedicated volunteers who would like to organize a gardening workshop and harvest share events in the community. Volunteering will require one weekend day per month over the summer. If you are interested, please contact G2 Committee chair, Devidas, at: devidas_gupta@yahoo.com Page 13
GUEST COLUMNIST
WAT E R AU D I T N O T E S FROM THE FIELD Let the Portland Water bureau help you take control of your irrigation needs PART FIVE IN A SERIES Guest columnist Sarah Santner, Residential Water Conservation Coordinator with the Portland Water Bureau, continues her series of articles on water issues that impact Forest Heights
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his summer Portland Water Bureau staff have assisted Forest Heights residents with making their home irrigation systems more water efficient. To date we have visited four homes — all with lovely landscapes — and owners who have a keen interest in reducing their water usage. While specific areas for improvement differ from home to home, here are some general observations that can be applied to any home: Dump the default
Irrigation controllers are often preprogrammed with a default schedule for irrigation. These typically set you up to water too much too often. They are also set to start watering in the early morning hours. •
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Look at your schedule and update it to begin watering between 9 p.m. and 1 a.m. to help the Portland Water Bureau maintain adequate water pressure and supply for your neighborhood. Set your system to water about one inch of water each week for grass. To measure how much water your sprinkler puts out order a set of watering gauges from the Portland Water Bureau at www.portlandonline.com/ water/conservation
Separate grass (turf) from shrubs and perennials
Grass needs much more water than established shrubs and perennials. Make sure your yard is set up to water them separately.
Group plants by water needs
We have seen a lot of well-established, lowwater use shrubs in the yards in your neighborhood and there are some great plants in use! However, we have also noticed that gardeners are planting high-water consuming annuals together with the more water-efficient plants. Annuals are quite thirsty - we would recommend planting low-water consuming ground covers instead of annuals. Free Irrigation Assessment site visits are still available
The goal of the site visit is to help you set your irrigation controller for an optimal watering schedule and identify areas to improve water efficiency. Sign up by calling 503-823-4527 or conserve@portlandoregon.gov
Free Landscape Workshop! Tuesday August 10, 6:30 pm To learn more about best practices for irrigation systems and get answers to questions you might have regarding your automatic irrigation system; join the Portland Water Bureau for a free Landscape Irrigation Workshop on Tuesday August 10 from 6:30 pm – 7:30pm. The workshop will be held at Fire Station 27 – 3130 NW Skyline Blvd. Parking is limited and carpooling is recommended. Please register in advance and direct any questions to (503) 823-4527 or email conserve@portlandoregon.gov
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WANT TO GET INVOLVED? Are you interested in getting involved in our community? Do you have skills or talents that you want to share for the common good? If you answered yes to either of these questions, why not consider joining one of the many proactive committees here at Forest Heights? To learn more, visit the FHHOA website. And if you’re certain you’d like to get involved, please download and complete the Committee Volunteer form.
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his year’s Dog Day in the Heights event brought numerous new informative groups to Forest Heights including dog surgeons and dog swimming instructors. Many specialty dog vendors attended to show their wares, from collars to cleaners. The day was a scorching 93 degrees but we were prepared with several small kiddy pools, which the dogs enjoyed.
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There were close to 75 items in the silent auction, everything from jewelry to wine tasting. Forest Heights Design Studio donated a beautiful cake plate to the silent auction and Sweet Ambrosia donated gift certificates for brunches and cakes. The item that brought in the most money was a stunning framed Greyhound print, which brought in $500 to help the cause.
Celebrities included Kacey Montoya, KOIN Local 6 Anchor, Matt Brode, KOIN Local 6 Meteorologist, and Deb Woods from the Bonnie L. Hayes Small Animal Shelter. Deb and Matt acted as judges for the dog costume contest.
Mary Beth Bartel set up a flower booth and was selling one dozen roses for only $5.
Several people took advantage of the dog wash and the nail trimming booths, while those without dogs sipped on iced coffee (donated by Starbucks) and savored the lunch wraps from Sweet Ambrosia.
Our DJ kept us in tune with music from the 70s – 00s. As the day progressed we all enjoyed scrumptious strawberry cake provided by Greyhound Pet Adoption Northwest. Thanks to all of you who came to enjoy the event and those of you who donated to the auction and worked on the event, we couldn’t have done it without all of you. ~ Kathy Jones, Forest Heights Resident and Dog Day Event Organizer ~
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BABYSITTING BABYSITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE! Call Emilie Jackson @ 503-282-1598 16 years old Attends St. Mary’s Academy And, lots of experience with kids. 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 ktmarcy@yahoo.com.
BABYSITTING – INFANTS & TODDLERS THROUGH AGE 5
Set your mind at ease with this grandmother babysitting your infant and/or toddler through age 5. Caring, experienced, dependable, actively involved grandmother of five grandchildren and retired professional. I have volunteered at the Children’s Hospital in Seattle, caring for infants when parents were not available. I am Red Cross emergency trained. $15/hour, providing my own transportation. Available most evenings, some days, seven days a week. Short notice OK if I’m available. References gladly. Call Linda at 503.522.4397 BABYSITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE! Call Hannah Curtis @ 503-310-0244 • 17 years old • Able to drive • Straight-A student • And, lots of experience with kids 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. 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 juliarenner@comcast.net BABYSITTER/PET SERVICES AVAILABLE Hi my name is Haley and I am a freshman 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, and a mother’s helper for a 1 year old. My parents are available 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. Grooming would be available at my own home where a grooming center is available. I have references upon request. I currently charge $15 per groom, $20 per full day/night sitting. Email: sunrisepetcare@hotmail.com or call 503.863.6673 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
MUSIC PIANO LESSONS Professionally, formally trained pianist, with a degree from Music Conservatory and a degree in Education, with more than 38 years of teaching and performing experience, member of Oregon & National Music Teacher Associations, is offering classical PIANO & vocal lessons. Adults and kids, who have already conquered piano basics and looking to improve their skills. Requirement: have piano at home. 503.332.8080 or email: 555goldfish@gmail.com 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: jeremyk23@yahoo.com, 503.686.8020 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C24mJgNyP8 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: 503.533.0993 or mail me: sarahwannell@hotmail.com.
PET/PLANT CARE 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 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 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 gabehend@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER
TIRED OF THE CLUTTER? I offer organizing services to help you attain more control over your personal environment and possessions…to bring order and harmony back into your life! For a FREE 1 hour consultation, call Cynthia Fooshe at 503.297.1862.
PERSONAL TRAINER
Will come to your home in Forest Heights. New Client Special: 3 sessions for $99.00 www.fitnessbybobbi.com 503.265.8944
RENTALS 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 FOR RENT SKI HOOD -- COLLINS LAKE RESORT -- New sleeps 8 3BR, 2.5BATH, 2CAR garage, pools, spa, hot tub , trails 4 seasons—ski, hike, fish, boat, snowmobile. Friends and family rate to FHHOA RESDENTS mentioning this ad. LOREN HOTCHKISS 503-291-9822 lorenhotchkiss9821@msn.com FOR RENT Charming Cannon Beach oceanfront cottage for rent. Sleeps 6. $170/night. Minimum 5 nights. No pets. 503.466.6840
TUTORING 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 catherineyinwu@gmail.com Also Available upon Request: Piano Lessons and Math Tutoring 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 cbcohen@hotmail.com
MISCELLANEOUS 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: juliabreda@comcast.net DESIGNER COFFEE TABLE Glass and forged metal. Local artist. Tapered Legs. 31 inches by 50 inches. 18 inches high. Paid $1800. For Sale: $675. Call: 503.222.7330 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 njgrout@gmail.com 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: babysit, 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. 2010 NEW MOMS! I am a new stay at home mom with a 6 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: linda.veldhuizen@gmail.com 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.
Interested in running a classified ad? 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: kmonaco@fhhoa.com
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Here’s a snapshot of FHHOA activities and meetings from August—September 11th. Print and keep this calendar in a handy spot so you’ll have access to
MARK YOUR CALENDAR Sunday
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GO GREEN Committee 6:00 pm
Budget & Finance Committee 6:00 pm 8 “Concert
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Community Activities Committee 12:00 pm
Board of Directors Meeting 6:00 pm
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in the Park” featuring The Mayfield Four 5:00—7:00 pm Mill Pond Park 15
Landscape Irrigation Workshop Communications 6:30—7:30 pm Committee Fire Station #27 6:00 pm Budget & Finance Committee 6:00 pm
GO GREEN Committee 6:00 pm
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Harvest Share HOA Office 10:00am—12:00pm
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International Fall Festival 4:30 pm—7:30 pm Mill Pond Park