MAYORAL CANDIDATE Mayoral candidate Charlie Hales visits Forest Heights
NOVEMBER TREE PLANTING
FALL PHOTO CONTEST
Go Green and SOLVE looking for tree planting volunteers
Submit your best fall photo to the HOA photo contest
DIRTY DUCTS? Fall is a great time to consider having your air ducts cleaned
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U P D AT E S F R O M THE FHHOA GENERAL MANAGER
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eptember was a busy month for the Forest Heights Homeowners Association. Between monitoring the Mill Pond project, preparing for the 2013 financial year, and general preparations for the fall and winter, neither the HOA staff nor FHHOA committee members were shy of projects. I’ve outlined three of the major HOA projects below: MILL POND This project has gone relatively smoothly once dredging commenced. It has been impressive to watch how much sediment was removed. Because of the delay in permitting, the pond had
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accumulated an additional 700 cubic yards of silt; however, due to the wonderful weather, the contractors were able to finish the dredging part ahead of schedule and began refilling the pond on September 21st. We presume it will take a couple of weeks to refill the pond, but since there hasn’t been any precipitation, it may take a bit longer. Regardless, we anticipate being able to host a grand pond re-opening celebration later in October or early November and “officially” start the fountain. continued on page 2
IN THIS ISSUE
General Manager’s Update
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First Annual Forest Heights Fall Photo Contest
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Report Street Light Outages Online
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Mayoral Candidate Visits Forest Heights
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International Walk-to-School 7 Upcoming Events: Tree Planting, Book Fair & More
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Wetlands Trail Update
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Air Duct Cleaning
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Classified Ads
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FHHOA Calendar
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U P D AT E S F R O M T H E G E N E R A L M A N A G E R continued from page 1
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. Board of Directors | 2012-2013 Mark Sanzone—President Heather Gaitan—Vice President
PREPARING FOR THE NEW YEAR While it may seem a little early, Forest Heights has a very diligent process in preparing for the upcoming year from a financial perspective. This month, a draft budget has been reviewed by the Budget and Finance committee along with various committee requests and improvement considerations. Schwindt and Company has been onsite to review all of the Forest Heights major assets in order to update the association’s “Reserve Plan” that will allow us to repair/replace major elements within the community. The process that is undertaken when putting together this financial plan includes preliminary draft review meetings with the Budget and Finance Committee, then a recommendation is made to the Board for their consideration. The ultimate goal is to have a budget approved at the November Board of Directors meeting. PREPARING FOR FALL & WINTER As our Maintenance Department prepares for the fall rains, this is also
a good time for homeowners to take a quick assessment around their homes to identify areas for fall clean up. Any steep areas that are washed out should be planted to prevent further washout and erosion. In addition, there are programs and resources available to homeowners to assist them in managing stormwater at home. Remember to build in the Architectural Review process prior to any planting or participation in a stormwater program. One of our priorities in months and years to come is to identify ways in which we can reduce the sediments/silt that enter Mill Pond. The primary source for these sediments has been stormwater and stream erosion, therefore, we will be aggressively looking for ways to improve this from a holistic perspective. Homeowners play a significant role in addressing the issue. ~ Jen Callaghan, FHHOA General Manager ~
Stuart Roberts—Secretary Don Bielen—Treasurer Greg Maletic Mary Shuhert Kyle Abraham
Association Staff Jennifer Callaghan—General Manager email: jcallaghan@fhhoa.com Judith Souers—Office Administrator email: jsouers@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 Page 2
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s the warmth of summer fades, and the first hints of autumn start to emerge, the scenery in Forest Heights undergoes a drastic transformation. Our once-green foliage becomes a combination of vibrant yellow, orange and red, and the neighborhood takes on an entirely new persona. To help celebrate this colorful time of year, the homeowners association announces our first Annual Forest Heights Fall Photo contest. How it works: Submit your best photo of the Forest Heights fall landscape to the HOA by midnight, October 28th. All photos must be taken in Forest Heights. All age groups are encouraged to submit photos and judging will occur in the following categories: Professional, Hobbyist & Youth.
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Each contestant will be entered for the chance to have their photo published on page one of the November issue of the Forest Heights newsletter and all entries will be published on the association’s website. The top ten photos, as voted by our panel of editors and photographers, will be displayed in the HOA office during the month of November. Oct. 28 at 11:59 p.m. is your last chance to submit a photo. To enter, simply fill out the online entry form, and attach your photo. All photos should be 300 dpi and scaled to 550 x 400 pixels. We will upload your photo to the appropriate category on the FHHOA website for viewing and bragging rights.
Only one submission will be accepted per person, so make sure that the one you submit is your best fall photo. Please be sure that the photo you submit is your own, and be sure to tell us where in Forest Heights you found your inspiration. Questions? Send them to kmonaco@fhhoa.com.
~ Kimberly Monaco, FHHOA Marketing, Communications & Event Planner~
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Street light out? Report it to the city using their easy, online form
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ave you noticed the street lights on your street flickering on and off? Or have you seen lights that are completely out? If so, the City of Portland has launched an online form for the reporting of such issues. To use the online form to report a street light issue, you’ll need the following information: •
Nearest address to problem street light
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Confirm whether light is out completely or cycling on and off, if the light is on during the day or if the light is damaged
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Map # and/or pole #, which is found on the Pole Tag, a three inch round metal plate on the Street Light pole located at about eye level (NOTE: There may not be a Pole Tag)
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Your name, email address (optional) and phone number for verification purposes only
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FROM THE NWHNA & FHHOA
M AY O R A L C A N D I D AT E C H A R L I E HALES VISITS FOREST HEIGHTS
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he newly-constituted Northwest Heights Neighborhood Association (NWHNA) is meeting regularly once again. Under the leadership of President Charlie Clark, this neighborhood organization plans a retreat in November to focus on its strategic vision and priorities. One early priority, however, is to engage leaders from the City of Portland to address various issues of interest to residents of the Northwest Heights neighborhood. As part of this effort, the NWHNA invited Portland’s two mayoral candidates to visit and tour the community. While Jefferson Smith’s schedule didn’t have any availability, Charlie Hales was able to visit on Friday morning, September 28. Hales met with NWHNA board members Patrick Jones, Mike Schoenholtz, Brooke Webster and Bobbie Regan as well as Forest Heights Homeowners Association (FHHOA) Board President Mark Sanzone and
FHHOA General Manager Jen Callaghan. Hales heard a short overview presentation, then walked to Mill Pond to see the private park maintained by the Forest Heights Homeowners Association, including progress on the pond dredging. He then toured Forest Park elementary school, the adjacent city park, and finished his visit with a stop at the city’s Fire Station 27 on the corner of NW Skyline and Thompson Roads. After the election, the NWHNA hopes to invite our new mayor, city commissioners and other elected officials to visit Forest Heights, tour our community and explore potential partnership opportunities. If you are interested in joining the NWHNA, please contact Charlie Clark at 503-459-3610 or by email at: ckbj_clark@msn.com. ~ Bobbie Regan, Forest Heights Resident ~
Other NWHNA News Copyright 2012 Mike Schoenholz
On October 1, the Northwest Heights Neighborhood Association (NWHNA) Board heard a presentation on the Portland Public Schools facilities bond which will appear on the November 6 ballot. The NWHNA Board voted unanimously to support this measure, as did both mayoral candidates Charlie Hales and Jefferson Smith.
Left to right: Mark Sanzone, FHHOA Board President and Patrick Jones, FHHOA Safety, Streetscape and Transportation Committee Chair, talk with Portland Mayoral Candidate Charlie Hales during Hales’ visit to Forest Heights on September 28th.
Reminder! Election Day is Tuesday, November 6! The deadline to register to vote in the November general election is Tuesday, October 16. You can register online at the Multnomah County Elections website Page 6
International Walk to School Day set for October 3rd It’s that time of year again! This year’s International Walk-to-School Day will be held on Wednesday, October 3rd, so be extra careful of students walking to school that day.
What: International Walk-to-School Day When: Wednesday, October 3rd Time: 7:15 am—8:00 am
Did you know?
Where: Forest Heights Neighborhood
Did you know that Forest Park Elementary students NOTE: Crossing guards will be located at NW Miller and NW Thompson Road and throughout various locations throughout the neighborhood
participate in a monthly Walk-to-School event? “Waste-Free-Walk-Wednesdays” occur on the first Wednesday of the month during the school year.
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Upcoming Community Events National Walk-to-School Day Date: October 3rd Time: 7:15 am—8:00 am Location: Forest Heights Neighborhood
Forest Park Elementary Book Fair Dates: October 15th—18th Time: 10:00 am—12:00 & 2:00 pm—4:00 pm Family Night: Oct. 16th from 5:30 to 8:00 pm Location: Forest Park Elementary Gymnasium
Mill Pond Re-Opening Date: To be determined Time: To be determined Location: Mill Pond Park If Mother Nature blesses us with good weather this fall, we will *try* to host a Mill Pond Re-Opening Celebration. More details will follow in future newsletters so stay tuned!
Go Green Tree Planting Date: Saturday, November 3, 2012 Time: 9:00 am—1:00 pm Location: Wetlands Trail Entrance
Halloween at the Village Center
Forest Heights Tree Planting Event Forest Heights Homeowners Association and the Go Green Committee, in partnership with SOLVE and the West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation 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. Please join us on Saturday, November 3rd, for the ongoing restoration of Cedar Mill Creek, a tributary of the Tualatin River. Focus will be on planting native trees and shrubs to prevent erosion and provide for wildlife habitat.
When: Saturday, November 3rd Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Where: Wetlands Trail Entrance Volunteer requirements: Minimum age 6 and up. Please wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Gloves, tools, snacks and coffee (courtesy of the Forest Heights Starbucks) will be supplied.
Date: Wednesday, October 31, 2012 Time: 5:00 pm—7:30 pm Location: Village Center
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All Star Book Fair Coming to Forest Park Elementary
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atter up and get ready for a homerun event! The Forest Park Elementary 2012 All Stars Book Fair begins on October 15th. You’ll have the opportunity to explore hundreds of books – the best of the best will be on display and waiting to take you across the finish line. The All Star Book Fair is open October 15-18, from 10:00 am to noon and 2:00 to 4:00 pm each day in the school gym. We will also offer special evening hours at Family Night on Tuesday, October 16, from 5:30 to 8:00pm. Sport your favorite team’s jersey and don’t miss any of the action – it’s a slam dunk! The book fair is a perfect opportunity for you to be an All-Star. Your support of this event not only helps the children in your life, but helps our neighborhood school with one of its most important fundraisers of the year. Studies have shown that reading to children, and encouraging them to read on their own, are proven to be two of the most important things a parent can do to ensure their child's success in school and beyond. So why not be an All-Star and support your local school? ~ Forest Park Elementary~
Lost & 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”x11” mail slot, just put it through. If you’ve lost an item, send an email to the office at: contactus@fhhoa.com describing what you’ve lost. You never know what might turn up!
Greg Smith was the winner of last month’s Acrostics puzzle and a $15 gift certificate to Starbucks. His winning answer: “Endurance is one of the most difficult disciplines but is the one who endures that the final victory comes.” Check out this month’s puzzle on page 16!
Check out our expanded lunch menu! Starting this Friday we will be offering evening appetizers and wine! Order you holiday pies before the rush! Contact Mary at: 503.297.5010 Page 9
FROM THE GO GREEN COMMITTEE
G R E AT W O R K O N T H E WETLANDS TRAIL! Volunteers from the Forest Heights community provided over fifty hours of labor during the September SOLVE Beach & Riverside clean up event
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he Go Green Committee and SOLVE extend a hearty “thank you” to the seventeen adult and seven student volunteers who removed blackberry, herb robert and yellow archangel from approximately 4410 square feet during the September 22nd, SOLVE Beach & Riverside cleanup. Thanks to these volunteers and HOA staff, the Forest Heights Homeowners Association earned fifty-three hours towards our natural resource assistance FISH grant. Funds from this grant are being used for the restoration of the Wetlands trail here in our community. Emilie Blevins, SOLVE stream team captain and Nature Conservancy employee, was on hand during the clean up event and provided our volunteers with the following information about beaver lodges and their benefit to stream health, including the Cedar Mill creek that runs along the Wetlands Trail: Beaver ponds and dams benefit Oregon's native fish and other wildlife • Beaver dams create ponds that provide fish protection from strong winter flows. They increase the storage of water resulting in a more stable water supply and maintenance of higher flows downstream for a longer period of time.
• By providing plenty of woody debris in which juvenile fish can hide from predators, beaver dams help young trout and salmon survive their first vulnerable year. They also provide winter pool habitat that is important for fish such as cutthroat trout and coho.
• Beaver ponds help store leaf litter in the water and in turn support aquatic insect production, an important food for fish, amphibians, waterfowl, bats and songbirds.
• Beaver dams contribute to improved nesting and brood rearing areas for waterfowl in ponds and surrounding areas. The increased growth of vegetation provides additional forage and cover for a variety of wildlife such as big game and songbirds.
• Beaver ponds attract and provide habitat for mink, river otter, muskrats, turtles, frogs and salamanders.
• The trees that die as a result of rising water levels behind beaver dams attract insects that are a food source for many wildlife species such as woodpeckers. The tree snags also provide homes for cavitynesting birds. Beavers can help private landowners • Beaver dams create wetlands which help control downstream flooding by storing and slowly releasing continued on page 11
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S O M E FA C T S A B O U T B E AV E R S • An adult beaver is approximately 3 feet long • Adult beavers have long flat tails that are about a foot long. Beavers slap their tails on the water surface as an alarm to alert the colony when they sense danger
• An adult beaver can weigh between 30 and 70 pounds • Female beavers are larger than male beavers of the same age • Beavers are nocturnal creatures and they work at night • Beavers are monogamous
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water, reducing the severity of high stream flows particularly after winter storms and spring snow melt.
• Beaver created wetlands improve water quality by removing or transforming excess nutrients, trapping silt, binding and removing toxic chemicals and filtering out sediment.
• Beaver dams facilitate ground water recharge and help raise the ground water table. This promotes vegetative growth, which in turn helps stabilize stream banks and minimize erosion. In some areas, beaver dams have been a major factor in building up soil in meadows and reducing the impact of invasive vegetation.
• Beaver dams reduce water velocity, reducing channel scouring and streambank erosion.
• Wetlands created by beavers attract a variety of fish and wildlife that provides recreational and aesthetic values to landowners. Please watch for future G2 event announcements in the newsletter, and consider attending one of our events in the next year and do your part to keep our green spaces healthy. If you would like to be part of the G2 committee, please send us an email via the HOA website. ~ The G2 Committee ~
This beaver dam, located in Forest Heights off the Wetlands Trail, is helping improve the Cedar Mill watershed. While impressive to look at, please do not wander off the trail or disturb this (or any) beaver dams located in the Forest Heights common areas.
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B RE AT H A L I TTLE EASIER THIS FALL Fall is a great time have your air ducts cleaned
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magine 40 pounds of dust spread throughout your home, pushed into the air for you and your family to breathe up to seven times a day, via your heating and cooling system. Not a pleasant thought, right? Well, unfortunately there is a possibility that this is the exact situation in your home right now. Through normal occupation in a home, a sizeable amount of contaminants, such as dander, dust and chemicals, are generated. In a typical six-room home, up to 40 pounds of dust is created annually through everyday living, according to the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA). These contaminants are pulled into the HVAC system and re-circulated five to seven times per day, on average. Your heating and cooling system can be considered the lungs of your home, taking in air and breathing it out. Generally, the cleaner the lungs, the cleaner the air in your home. That's why it's important to get a quality HVAC cleaning done on a regular basis. Before you hire someone to clean your ducts, be sure to look for a professional who is a member of NADCA.
Members include HVAC industry professionals, including air systems cleaning specialists, mold remediators and HVAC inspectors who follow strict industry standards. All members must have a certified Air System Cleaning Specialists (ASCS) on staff. An important fact to consider is that not every house needs an HVAC cleaning. A quality company will do an inspection first and recommend a complete cleaning only if necessary. They should be able to point out debris buildup that is visible to the human eye, usually by removing a floor register and taking a picture with a digital camera. If an HVAC cleaning is required, a proper cleaning should not only include a large vacuum hose being fed through your home's ductwork, but an actual cleaning of the HVAC components as well. Homeowners should run through a checklist with the duct cleaner they hire to ensure everything is done properly. You can find a thorough HVAC checklist here, prepared by the NADCA. Cleaning your HVAC system can have many potential benefits. In addition to reducing contaminants and providing your home with better indoor air quality, you may enjoy energy savings as well. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, 25 to 40 percent of the energy used for heating or cooling a home is wasted. A clean HVAC system doesn't have to work as hard to maintain a comfortable temperature, and therefore, less energy is used, helping you save money on your utility bill. ~ HOA Staff ~
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BABYSITTING 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 especially 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 ktmarcy@yahoo.com. 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. 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!
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 503841-5989 or email tastysunflowers@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you. 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 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 currently charge $20 per full day/night sitting and grooming cost varies by size and coat length. References are available. Email: sunrisepetcare@hotmail.com or call 503.863.6673 RESPONSIBLE, FUN BABYSITTER AND MOTHER’S HELPER AVAILABLE Looking for someone to help out with your kids this summer? Look no further! I am Red Cross Certified, and will be 13 years old in June (2012). I love kids of all ages. I like to play sports, read to kids, and do creative things like acting, dancing, and singing. I am a straight A student. I have a year and a half of experience. Rate is $5 per hour for one child, additional rates available upon request. Call 503-291-1249 or email me at katherine.m.renner@gmail.com. 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 juliarenner@comcast.net.
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. Babysitter, Petsitter and/or House-sitter for Hire! I am exactly what you're looking for! I promise! My name is Jamie Huggins and I live up here off Devoto. I have about 3 years experience with other families (including nannying for one of them for about a year) and I also have 4 younger siblings that I've helped raise over the years. I have many of my own pets including a dog and a ferret:). I am 20 years old, I drive and have my own car (a safe Jeep Cherokee). I am currently studying business administration at PCC Rock Creek, however I do have flexible hours. I am willing to watch any age (child and/or pet) I’m able to drive to and from practices/school/doctors appointments -whatever you need. I can also cook. I charge a flat rate of 12/hr (unless you have upwards of 10 babies, then my rate might go up ;D). We can negotiate for pet and house-sitting rates. I have great references that can be provided upon request! Fun and outgoing! Stern but kind. I love both kids and animals more than you can imagine!! The best way to contact me is through e-mail: jamiehuggins@hotmail.com. I usually respond within the hour. Hope to hear from you soon!
Babysitter Hunting? Got one or more 1-6 year olds? Look no further! My name is Claire Jackson, I’m a sophomore at Lincoln High School, and I am here to tell you your kids are safe in my hands. But there’s no reason for you to trust me on the spot, so don’t be shy to call me at the phone number indicated at the bottom of the advertisement. Living in Forest Heights makes for easy access to any one of your homes, so don’t be shy to call me last minute late Saturday night, as long as you call I will do my best to make it over to your house just in time to make it to that movie you were dying to see. Yours truly, Claire Jackson (503) 803-7881 BABYSITTING Tess Pauken, babysitting, age 13, Red Cross certified, $5.00/hr., Responsible & reliable. Contact:503-297-4007 or email: camoritz26@gmail.com 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.
Can you guess the answers to these eight riddles? Submit your answers to: kmonaco@fhhoa.com by October 15th for a chance to win a $15 Starbucks gift card. 1.) The man who invented it doesn't want it. The man who bought it doesn't need it. The man who needs it doesn't know it. What is it? 2.) What goes around the world but stays in a corner? 3.) You throw away the outside and cook the inside. Then you eat the outside and throw away the inside. What did you eat?
BEFORE AFTER
4.) Give me food & I will live; give me water & I will die. What am I? 5.) What gets wetter and wetter the more it dries? 6.) What can run but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a head but never weeps, has a bed but never sleeps? 7.) I run over fields and woods all day. Under the bed at night I sit not alone. My tongue hangs out, up and to the rear, awaiting to be filled in the morning. What am I? 8.) I give you a group of three. One is sitting down and will never get up. The second eats as much as is given to him, yet is always hungry. The third goes away and never returns. What are they?
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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 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: katherine.m.renner@gmail.com 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 emilywui@gmail.com. PET/PLANT CARE I am a responsible 14 year old boy in the neighborhood. I will attend Lincoln High School next year. If you need help while you are away I can watch your animals or water plants. Please call Nick at 503.793.4169 or 503.939.3028.
TUTORING TUTORING Tutoring, all ages, Math, English, French, SAT prep, homework help for learning challenged. Experienced certified teacher. I travel to you. Excellent Forest Heights references. Please contact Sarah at sarahwannell@hotmail.com or 503 313 1216 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 MATH LESSONS Math lessons: Experienced math teacher (all levels) with Bachelors degree in math. Please contact Aya at: 971-227-0555 HEBREW TUTOR Hebrew lessons: Native Hebrew speaker experienced in Hebrew teaching. Please contact Aya at: 971-227-0555
GUITAR LESSONS Classically trained guitarist now accepting new students; can teach any style of guitar Friendly, enthusiastic and easy going Forest Heights resident.. Open to teaching theory to non-guitarists. Music reading taught to every student, any age and skill welcome. Rates available upon request.. Rory Kenner (360) 510-0096 rory.kenner@gmail.com LOOKING TO LIVEN UP YOUR NEXT DINNER OR COCKTAIL PARTY? Pianist available to play background music for your next event. Genre of music can be discussed. Has had 11+ years of piano experience. References available upon request. $50/hr. Christina Seung 503.320.4296 Email: christinabean13@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 AND FLUTE LESSONS Children and adult lessons available. Start a new hobby or pick up where you left off as a child. I travel to you. Well-established local business with outstanding Forest Heights' references. Contact Sarah at 503 313 1216; sarahwannell@hotmail.com.
MISCELLANEOUS 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. 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. BRIDGE ANYONE? Looking for intermediate level bridge players who would like to play for fun. Call Mike and Steph 503-244-1418 NEED HELP WITH TECHNOLOGY? Not sure how to set up your email? Confused about how to navigate Facebook? Is the internet or some other computer aspect puzzling you? I'm here to help! My name is Katherine Renner, and I'll be thirteen in June (2012). I'm able and competent with technology, and can assist you in many ways. I can help you learn how to use Google Accounts and the many functions of them (Google Docs, Google Calender, Gmail, etc.), Facebook, and Google Chrome. I can also show you the basics of Microsoft Office, as well as Windows computers. So see how easy technology can be. Give me a call at 503-291-1249, or email katherine.m.renner@gmail.com. Rate is $10 per hour.
Want to advertise in the Forest Heights Newsletter? When you advertise in the FHHOA newsletter, your ad will appear monthly during your ad contract period. In addition to your ad, we provide links to your website from the newsletter, a monthly email blast and the homepage of our website. For ad rates, submission deadlines and general information, please contact Kim Monaco by email at: kmonaco@fhhoa.com or by phone 503.297.9400.
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Here’s a snapshot of FHHOA activities and meetings for the month of October. Print and keep this calendar in a handy spot so you’ll have access to what’s happening in your community.
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Budget & Finance Committee 6:00 pm
Go Green Committee Architectural 6:00 pm Review Committee 9:00 am
Halloween at the Village Center
Architectural Review Committee 9:00 am