ASK THE MANAGER Manager Stephen Herr answers your questions.
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B&F REPORT
FHHOA BOARD SURVEY
The Budget and Finance Committee submits their mid year report.
GARAGESALE
FHHOA board seeking community input on Mill Pond.
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The fall garage sale will be on October 9th. Sign up online to participate!
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pinnacle press NEWS AT FOREST HEIGHTS
N E W T E N A N T AT VILLAGE CENTER
SEPTEMBER•2010
FHHOA WELCOMES 1st CHOICE MARKET
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y the time this newsletter reaches you, a new tenant in the Village Center will more than likely have opened their doors to the Forest Heights community. For over a month we have seen a flurry of activity in the commercial center and as the construction dust settles, we are finally able to announce 1st Choice Market as the newest tenant in the Village Center moving into the vacated Quinn’s Market. 1st Choice Market is one of seven stores owned and operated by business partners Hind Singh and Tony Singh (no relation). While 1st Choice Market will carry a variety of food and sundry items, they will also offer many high-end alternatives to the traditional products one typically finds in convenience markets. ―We realize that Forest Heights and the surrounding community appreciate many of the products we’ve not yet had the opportunity to sell in our other stores‖, says Hind. Products like high end speciality beers from Oregon breweries including Rogue, Widmer, Full Sail, Bridgeport and Ninkasi. Additional beer selections include European and Belgium imports like Hoegaardern, Stella Artois, Pilsner Urquell, Paulaner and Samuel Smith to name a few. Sierra Nevada, New Belgium, Lagunitas, Negro Modella and many others round out an extensive selection of beer. 1st Choice Market will also carry over 130 varieties of wine ranging in price from under $10 and up to $50 per bottle. Labels include Columbia Crest, Chateau St. Michelle, Mondori, Lincourt, St. Francis, Erath, Joel Gott, Laforet, Monte Antico, Continued on page 2 →
F E AT U R E D C O LU M N S New Tenant at The Village Center
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International Fall Festival
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Ask the Manager: Completion of Lot 265
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FHHOA Board Seeking Input on Mill Pond
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Budget and Finance Mid Year Report
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Upcoming Community Events
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Fall Community Garage Sale 9 Your Neighbor’s Voice: Help Restore Our Natural Areas
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Letter from Forest Park Elementary Principal Kimberly Matier
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Reminder: Lincoln High School Bus Stop Change
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Forest Heights Homeowners Association 2033 NW Miller Road Portland, Oregon 97229 Phone: 503.297.9400 Fax: 503.297.9408 Office Hours: Monday—Friday 9:00 am—5:00 pm
Email: contactus@fhhoa.com
Vision Statement To create and foster excellence in community, environment and quality of life.
Board of Directors | 2010 Eric Butterfield—President Michael Fletcher—Vice President Sherrill Corbett—Secretary Ric Barton—Treasurer Stuart Roberts Mark Sanzone Joseph Schutz
Association Staff Stephen K. Herr—General Manager email: sherr@fhhoa.com
Fonseca and Croft ports and Bollinger, Malibran and Martini & Rossi champagnes. Additionally, 1st Choice Market will special order wine(s) by the case for consumers. In addition to commercially popular items such as soft drinks, snack items and candy, 1st Choice Market will also offer popular organic choices including juices from the Odwalla and Naked brands, European chocolates, ready-made salads and sandwiches, dairy items, and healthy snack foods from Kashi, Kind, PowerBar and NutriGrain. According to Hind, ―Our business is about serving the community. We want to work with this community to make sure that the products we offer really cater to the tastes of Forest Heights residents. Please tell us what you’d like to see in our store‖.
six additional markets in the Vancouver/Camas area, including the historical Fern Prairie Market. Another 1st Choice Market is opening in West Linn this fall as well as an additional store in the Vancouver/Camas area. Hind, a native of India, moved to the United States 18 years ago with a degree in Agriculture and Economics. He is married and has two children. Tony, formerly a technical writer with Sun Microsystems, is also married with two children. A grand opening is planned later this fall, but don’t wait, stop by today and see what First Choice Market has to offer!
1st Choice Market owners Hind and Tony met over 8 years ago while attending a conference on customer service sponsored by Chevron. The two partnered in 2002 creating TRIO Investments, LLC with the purchase of a market in Vancouver, Washington. Subsequent expansion of the business led to the opening of
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
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2010
I N T E R N AT I O N A L FA L L F E S T I VA L
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lease join us for the Third Annual International Fall Festival where you can enjoy sampling food from around the world while getting to know the folks who live right here in Forest Heights. This year’s festival will showcase food from five cultures including Germany, Hawai’i, India, Italy and Thailand. In addition to a broad selection of authentic foods, we also have a variety of entertainment lined up this year including an OomPah Band, Polynesian and Hula Dancers, Traditional Indian and Bollywood Dancers and Thai Children’s Dancing. Also lined up to perform are the wonderful puppeteers from Dragon Theatre Puppets, plus a juggling act and workshop. Weather you are young, not-so-young or somewhere in between, there is definitely something for everyone at this years International Fall Festival. Admission tickets for the festival will be mailed to your homes. Please remember tickets are required to get into the event. We hope to see you on the 11th!
Date: Saturday, September 11th Time: 4:30—7:30 pm Location: Mill Pond Park Germany Kam & Kam Catering Oom-Pah Band
Hawai’i Ohana’s Hawaiian Restaurant Polynesian & Hula Dance
India Swagat Restaurant Bollywood & Bhangra Dance
Italy Ernesto’s Restaurant Juggler & Puppet Show
Thailand ZAB Thai Restaurant Thai Bees Children’s Dance Page 3
ASK THE MANAGER
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 landscape design of lot 265 contemplated that this area would become a small neighborhood park. The association has come up with several names for this area; however no decision has been made. This would be an excellent opportunity to solicit community input for a name. Here are the suggested names so far:
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Murdock Vista Park
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Estates Park
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Park 265
Please respond with your vote or suggested name by September 11th. You can submit your response online here, or by e-mailing us at: contactus@fhhoa.com. You can also call us (503) 297-9400 or drop by the Forest Heights tent at the Annual International Fall Food Festival and register your vote. The board will review your suggestions and decide upon a final name for the park at the September board meeting. Thank you for your participation in naming this park.
Quote of the Month
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One of the secrets of life is to keep our intellectual curiosity acute.
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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.
“I see that the landscaping on Lot 265 is complete; do we have a name for this newly landscaped area? Does the association consider it a park since it has benches?”
- William Lyon Phelps
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FHHOA BOARD SEEKS COMMUNITY INPUT REGARDING MILL POND
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ill Pond is in need of immediate repair. Over the years, the pond has filled up with a large amount of sediment and due to the age of the pond and deferred maintenance of the pond facilities, the following components of Mill Pond have failed or need immediate remediation; the pond, weir, pond retention wall, and pond aerators. Mill Pond was last dredged in 1996. Since 1996 no additional remediation work has been performed on the pond.
Before the board makes a decision on this important matter, it would appreciate your input. Would you prefer to dredge the pond and return the pond to a much healthier and more aesthetic state, or would you prefer to convert the pond into a wetland.
A dredging of the pond was initially scheduled for this summer, but the board delayed the decision to make certain that it had carefully reviewed all plausible options.
Please voice your preference below by placing a (x) in the appropriate box below and returning this form by September 10th to the association office.
The board has determined that a possible alternative to dredging may be to convert Mill Pond into natural wetlands. After a comprehensive estimated cost analysis (by association consultants) the cost to dredge the pond is estimated at approximately $630,000 and the cost to convert the pond into natural wetlands is estimated at approximately $556,000. Neither option requires a special assessment. The association has a contingency fund available to cover the cost of either proposal. Since the neighborhood is nearly fully built out (and thus less run-off into the pond), it is estimated that if the dredging route is chosen, the next dredging will not need to occur for 20 to 30 years.
Thank you for your input. The board appreciates your participation as they prepare for their final decision on this important community matter.
You may also click here to submit your preference online.
Dredge Mill Pond - Restore Mill Pond as a body of water
Convert Mill Pond to a Wetlands
From December 2009 to March 2010 the front page article in our newsletter outlined the chronology of the pond, reviewed habitat studies, professional reports on the condition of the pond, and concluded with the General Manager’s recommendation. The General Manager believes that dredging the pond is in the best interest of Forest Heights, and accordingly recommends that we move forward with dredging the pond (the actual dredging would occur sometime next year). Page 5
C O M M I T T E E U P D AT E
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MID YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT
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he Budget and Finance committee met on August 3rd to review, among other items, the association’s second quarter financial results relative to our 2010 operating budget. On a quarterly basis, the committee reviews the association’s financial statements and compares the year-to-date actual results against the current year’s budget. This periodic review process allows the committee the opportunity to identify trends and variances and make recommendations to management and/or the board regarding any corrective actions. This timely and proactive approach combined with the ongoing oversight of association management helps to maintain revenues and keep expenses in check. During our 2010 budgeting process, in third quarter 2009, the committee was concerned about the potential impact of additional home foreclosures, weakness in the housing market and high unemployment on our homeowner’s ability to pay dues. The budget forecast was constructed with these looming concerns in mind to be conservative relative to our anticipated revenues and expenses. Upon the Budget and Finance committee’s August
review of the 2010 year-to-date financial results, we are pleased to report that as of June 30th, our operating revenues have exceeded budget forecasts by over $17,000 and our expenses are approximately $29,000 under budget, resulting in a positive variance of over $46,000. A portion of these positive variances can be attributed to timing; however, we experienced reductions in bad debts and consulting fees due to the updated collection policies and ongoing delinquent account monitoring and follow ups. As mentioned, the committee has a heightened awareness of the timeliness of homeowner dues collections, or lack thereof. Upon review of our June 30th accounts receivable, relative to 2009, we are trending in a positive direction. The number of past due accounts has declined from 18% in 2009 to 16% in 2010 which equates to an improvement of $28,000. Additionally, the number of accounts in collection has declined from 21 in 2009 to 16 in 2010. Whether or not this ―trend‖ is sustainable remains to be seen; however, it is safe to say that the
association’s active monitoring of late accounts, early homeowner contact and accommodating credit terms are contributing to these possible outcomes. Additional measures are constantly under way to identify means to reduce expenses and increase revenues. For instance, on the expense side of the equation, management has recently completed a cost benefit analysis of our current banking and investment relationships relative to alternate suitors. As part of this process, five financial institutions, which specialize in homeowner associations, were identified, ranked and compared ―side by side‖. Association management presented its findings to the Budget and Finance committee at the August 16th meeting and the results were compelling. The analysis indicates there are significant cost savings to be realized and additional service offerings available to broaden payment methods, improve processing while increasing staff efficiencies. This process, like others the committee becomes involved with, are methodical but deliberate as Budget and Finance works closely with management to identify ways to maintain and/or improve our financial strength. Looking forward, the Budget and Finance committee will over the next two months draft the associaContinued 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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BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MID YEAR FINANCIAL REPORT tion’s 2011 operating and reserve budget. As part of this process, the committee will review individual committee requests, update the reserve study, and estimate third quarter financial results. We will use this information to craft the 2011 budget for presentation to the Board of Directors in early November. Based on the committee’s recommendation and the board’s final modifications, the Forest Heights Board of Directors will approve and adopt the 2011 operating and reserve budget by late November. The committee recognizes the importance of continuing to strengthen our team to address the economic challenges of 2011 and beyond. Therefore, the Budget and Finance Committee is currently seeking additional knowledgeable prospective
members to complement our team. Members of the committee will be available to discuss your potential involvement at the Forest Heights tent during the September 11th International Fall Festival. If you have comments or questions, or you would like to become a member, please contact your FHHOA General Manager, Stephen Herr or Budget and Finance Chairman, Donald Bielen through email at: contactus@fhhoa.com.
~ Donald Bielen MBA, CFPO Budget and Finance Committee Chair ~
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Upcoming Community Events Back-to-School Tuesday, September 7th Location: Forest Park Elementary
International Fall Festival Saturday, September 11th Time: 4:30 pm—7:30 pm Location: Mill Pond Park See page 9
Fall Community Garage Sale Saturday, October 9th Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Location: Forest Heights Neighborhood Sign up online!
Featured community member Did you just learn that your next door neighbor spends their vacation time doing aid work in impoverished countries? What do you know about the artist down the street? Or the couple in the next block who has a fantastic garden? We’d like to know more about the wonderful community members that make up Forest Heights and are asking for your help. The Forest Heights Homeowners Association is sponsoring an open call for nominations for Featured Community Members. Drop us a line and tell us about the community members who bring something exciting to your life, or who have taught you something new about the world. The association will feature these community members in the monthly newsletter. Email your submissions to: kmonaco@fhhoa.com. Page 8
FALL COMMUNIT Y GARAGE SALE October 9th
WHEN: Saturday, October 9, 2010 TIME: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm Every year, the Forest Heights Homeowners Association sponsors two community-wide garage sales (spring and fall). This year, the fall garage sale will be on Saturday, October 9th. Would you like to participate in the fall garage sale? If so, you will need to sign up online by October 2nd. Here is what the association provides:
Sign up here to participate in the fall garage sale!
Advertising in local newspapers Signage in the neighborhood for the sale Maps for shoppers with addresses of participating homes (you must be registered by October 2nd in order for your home to appear on the participating homes map) Balloons for your home so shoppers can easily identify that you are participating in the sale
REMEMBER: You must be
registered online no later than October 2nd in order to be listed on the map and to have ARC pick up your unsold items.
Pick-up of your unsold garage sale items by the ARC (sorry, no furniture or large household appliances) on Monday, October 11th, 2010. Pick-ups start at 8:00 am
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Combine sale items in one location with your neighbors
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Highlight kid-related items in the participating homes’ list
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Start collecting shopping bags & boxes for your shoppers
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Make sure you have old newspaper on hand to wrap glassware
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Do not price your items too high
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YOUR NEIGHBORS VOICE
AT T E N T I O N A L L T H O S E WHO ENJOY FOREST HEIGHTS’ TRAILS Please help us restore our natural areas
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o you love walking our neighborhood trails here in Forest Heights? Do you enjoy our natural areas and green space? If so, here’s your chance to help make these areas healthier. The G2 Committee has been working with the West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District (WMSWCD) to assess and improve the condition of the natural areas in Forest Heights. Here is an overview of the work so far and an opportunity for you to help. State Of The Natural Areas Natural areas that have not been disturbed by development are in good shape. However, many of the stream corridors in Forest Heights have been disturbed and need to be restored to remain healthy thriving green spaces. When our community was developed, the natural vegetation along our stream corridors was removed to construct storm water and sewer pipes and many of our
trails. This disturbance has allowed non-native and invasive plants to come in. Over the years, the grounds crew has planted some trees and shrubs, but a more rigorous effort is necessary to keep these areas vibrant and to stay ahead of the weeds. Where to start? Forest Heights has 200 acres of natural area. About a quarter of that land is in need of some enhancement work. As you are aware from reading the FHHOA General Manager’s reports in past newsletter issues, Mill Pond’s water quality is less than desirable. The pond suffers primarily from too much sediment. During rain storms, land that is not completely vegetated and stable — especially on steep slopes — mixes with the rain and is carried down the storm drains into the streams and eventually into Mill Pond where the water flows much more slowly, giving the clay soil
particles a chance to fall out. Along with that, some portions of the stream channels are not sufficiently vegetated and the banks are sloughing off. A Pilot Plan The G2 committee has chosen a stretch along Cedar Mill Creek, on the Wetlands Trail, just upstream from Mill Pond, as a pilot planting project. This area is overrun with invasive plants and its banks are severely eroded. We plan to remove the invasive plants. Please consider volunteering for our two work parties: one to plant trees and shrubs; the other, to cut willow stakes and plant them. We will hold these events in October or November after enough rain has fallen to soften the soil for planting. Staff from WMSWCD will be on hand to train us. Over the next two summers, we will organize work parties to pull invasive plants and water the newly planted native plants (think bucket brigade) to ensure their survival. In the fall of 2011, we will sow native groundcover seed in the area. Signs will be posted when work begins in late August 2011. As in all of our natural areas, it is important for people and pets to stay on the trails. Continued on page 11→ Page 10
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AT T E N T I O N A L L T H O S E WHO ENJOY FOREST HEIGHTS’ TRAILS The Benefits What will our community get from this and similar projects? We will get healthy natural areas that benefit from: 1) sediment retention and erosion control along the stream 2) better water quality in the stream and in Mill Pond 3) improved wildlife habitat (native plants offer the food that animals from pollinators to deer need) 4) improved aesthetics for human enjoyment 5) economic savings because maintenance activities and costs will be lower. The $$$ So, you’re probably wondering, ―Who’s going to pay for this?‖ Lucky for us, WMSWCD has grants for these types of
projects. The G2 Committee is applying for money to cover the costs of the plants, mulch and groundcover seed. The grant requires a match, and that’s where you and other residents come in. Every volunteer hour counts towards the match required by the grant. Call For Action Be looking for notices in future newsletters and emails with information about volunteer sign ups. If you want to become more involved, please attend future G2 Committee meetings. We could always use a hand. If you are in middle or high school, think ―community volunteer credit‖. See you at the planting!
~ Lynn Putnam G2 Committee Member and Forest Heights Resident ~
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KIMBERLY MATHIER HERE
August 26, 2010
Dear Forest Park Community:
I am so honored to serve as the next principal of Forest Park Elementary. I am excited about developing partnerships with teachers, parents, community members and businesses to help our school accomplish its mission and vision. My goal is to meet all of the families and community members over the course of the year and personally introduce myself. In the meantime, I would like to share a little bit of my background with you. After being born in Taipei, Taiwan, my life journey with my family included travels throughout Europe and the United States. Once my travels were completed, I moved to Portland, Oregon to begin a career in education. I have worked for the Portland Public School District for 12 years. In addition to my work as a school teacher, I also started a non-profit organization designed to develop strategic business partnerships with classroom teachers. After several years of teaching in the classroom, I served as an Instructional Leader assisting teachers in data analysis, literacy development, differentiated instruction and assessment training. Most recently, however, I served as an assistant principal to Laurelhurst K-8 school and I am a certified trainer for the Center for Teacher Effectiveness. I have a master’s degree in education with an emphasis in curriculum and instruction and I completed my doctoral studies in education at Oregon State University. I am very excited about meeting all of the families and community members of Forest Park Elementary. Please feel free to stop by and say hello. My door is always open.
Sincerely,
Kimberly Matier, PhD.
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REMINDER: CHANGE TO LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL BUS ROUTE With school starting this month, here is a reminder (reprinted from last months newsletter) about the change to the Lincoln High School bus route:
Earlier this summer, a number of students from Lincoln High school received notice that several bus stops (along one particular bus route) will be 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 students affected by this decision 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 is posted at the following link: www.pps.k12.or.us/ depts-c/bus/index.php
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Get a ride to the MAX station and take the train to Lincoln
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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~
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 newsletter itself and the monthly email blast that delivers the newsletter. 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. Page 13
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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BABYSITTING 16 years old
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BABYSITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE! Call Emilie Jackson @ 503-282-1598 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 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 MT HOOD SKI CHALET- One for Vacation Rental - One For SALE by Owner. Sleeps 8. Three Bedroom, 2.5Bath, 2-car Garage, Pools, Spa, Deck. Hot Tub, Trails. Offers four seasons of fun: Ski, Hike, Fish, Boat, Climb. Located Right at Government Camp - Collins Lake Resort and Grand Lodges. Mention this FHHOA ad for FHHOA Member Rates and Book Direct with owner. Loren P Hotchkiss lorenhotchkiss9821@msn.com 503-291-9822 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 PIANO FOR SALE Polished ebony, upright 57” wide x 43” high. Excellent condition, never used. Moving, must sell. Original price: $2999, asking $2500/OBO. Email italychick2008@comcast.net for more information.
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
Here’s a snapshot of FHHOA activities and meetings from September to October 9th. Print and keep this calendar in a handy spot so you’ll have access to what’s happening in your community.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR Sunday
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GO GREEN Committee 6:00 pm
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Safety, Streetscape and Transportation Committee 12:00 pm
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International Fall Festival Mill Pond Park 4:30—7:30 pm
Community Activities Committee 12:00 pm
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Directors Meeting 6:00 pm
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Budget & Finance Committee 6:00 pm
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Safety, Streetscape & Transportation Committee 12:00 pm
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GO GREEN Committee 6:00 pm
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FHHOA Fall Community Garage Sale 9:00 am to 3:00 pm