August 2011 Forest Heights Newsletter

M I L L P O N D R E S T O R A T I O N A N D D R E D G I N G U P D A T E

I n my July newsletter update I was

optimistic that the agency permits

would be issued by July 31st, and

that the Mill Pond dredging project

would commence in mid-August.

Skepticism has now set in and the

probability of dredging diminishes

as we approach the mid-point of

summer. The dredging project is

now controlled by the federal and

state permitting agencies and we

understand that they have limited

resources to process these time

sensitive applications. Our applica-

tions are in the queue awaiting final

approval (ever heard of ―Murphy‘s

Law‖?).

The association‘s professional

engineering and consulting firms

knew that the permitting process was

lengthy, however after seven months

it‘s taken on a life of its own. North-

west Earth Movers (NEI), the dredging

contractor, is keeping the door open

and will immediately determine, once

the permits are in hand, if they can

complete the project before Septem-

ber 30th. Construction regulations

state that after October 1st there can

be no ground disturbance. Should the

permits be delayed the project would

be postponed until the summer of

2012.

If dredging commences this summer

here are the dredging project con-

struction details that will affect Mill

Pond and Mill Pond Park:

• A portion of Mill Pond Park will

be closed to allow contractor only

access. The playground area(s)

will not be affected. Parking

adjacent to Mill Pond Park may

be affected and restricted

pinnacle press NEWS AT FOREST HEIGHTS

AUGUST•2011

F E A T U R E D C O L U M N S

C O M P L I A N C E

C O R N E R C l e a r t h e w a y

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Mill Pond Restoration and

Dredging Update

1-2

Message from the Board

President

4

Fireworks Recap: What a

Show!

5

Community Events 6

International Festival:

Tentative Date

7

Ask the Manager: Tract R

Workshop & Project Update

8-9

Compliance Corner:

Clear the Way for Safe

Walking

10

Ask the Expert: Overcoming

EIFS Challenges

12-13

Oregon Curfew Laws 14

Garbage Can Reminder:

New Enforcements

15

The Magic of Go Green 16-17

FHHOA Calendar 20

Up-to-the minute update from the Manager’s Desk

• A temporary road will be built

from Mill Pond Road across the

park into the pond

• The pond will be drained and

a dewatering system will be

installed

• 11,000 cubic yards of sediment

will be trucked off site via Morgan

Lane and 102nd

Street

• A new ultrablock cement retaining

wall will replace the old wooden

wall

• The post and chain safety barrier

will be upgraded and reused

• The weir outlet plate and control

structure will be replaced

• A new fountain and aeration

system will be installed to

enhance the aesthetics of the

pond and improve water quality

• Several bio-engineered erosion

control measures will be installed

to enhance habitat

Construction activities may take up

to eight weeks to complete, however

all construction activity should be

completed by September 30th.

Please be sure to read the associa-

tion‘s e-blasts in August for important

updates on the status of Mill Pond.

Let‘s all keep a good thought and

hope that the agencies will issue our

permits shortly.

PS – If the pond dredging commences

this summer the Annual Fall Food

Festival, currently schedule for

September 11th, will be postponed until

2012. Should the dredging be postponed,

the Fall Food Festival will commence as

planned starting at 4:30 pm until 7:30

pm on that Sunday afternoon at Mill

Pond Park.

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Forest Heights

Homeowners Association

2033 NW Miller Road

Portland, Oregon 97229

Phone: 503.297.9400

Fax: 503.297.9408

Office Hours: Monday—Friday

9:00 am—5:00 pm

Email: [email protected]

Vision Statement

To create and foster excellence

in community, environment and

quality of life.

Board of Directors | 2011-2012

Mark Sanzone—President

Eric Butterfield—Vice President

Stuart Roberts—Secretary

Ric Barton—Treasurer

Mike Fletcher

Heather Gaitan

Association Staff

Stephen K. Herr—General Manager

email: [email protected]

Judith Souers—Office Administrator

email: [email protected]

Molly McManus Oliver—Compliance

Coordinator

email: [email protected]

Kimberly Monaco—Marketing,

Communications & Event Coordinator

email: [email protected]

Richard Metzger—Maintenance

Supervisor

Juan Guerrero—Maintenance Team

M I L L P O N D R E S T O R AT I O N A N D D R E D G I N G U P D A T E

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P R E S I D E N T ’ S C O R N E R

Upcoming Meetings

Board Meeting

Tuesday, August 9th

6:00 pm

FHHOA Office

Tract R Community

Workshop

Saturday, August 20th

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

FHHOA Office

All homeowners are welcome

to attend!

F R O M Y O U R B O A R D

P R E S I D E N T

Greetings fellow Forest Heights

Homeowners!

As your new board president, I plan

to submit newsletter articles 6 times

per year (one every other month). In

this month‘s article, I want to touch on

several items:

First, last month‘s newsletter put out

a call for a replacement board member

due to the resignation of Sherrill

Corbett. I am happy to report that

three residents answered:

• Mary Shuhert

• Devidas Gupta

• Mike Foley

The board will select one of these

candidates at the August 9th meeting

to fulfill the remaining 9 months

of Sherrill Corbett‘s term. Sherrill

recently moved out of Forest Heights,

and the board and I sincerely thank

her for the 2+ years she served on our

board.

Second, our GM‘s cover article will

update you on the Mill Pond situation,

so I will cover ―Tract R‖. Two open

forum sessions have been held for

community feedback and a third is

scheduled for August 20th at 10am. I

thank all of you who have participated

thus far. Please know that your feed-

back was heard and documented and

will be considered when the proposed

plans are revised in September.

Third, I would like to thank Patrick

Jones for taking over the chairmanship

of the Safety, Streetscape and Trans-

portation Committee from me. Patrick

has been involved with this committee

for several years and is a former board

member. I will continue to participate

on the committee and be the liaison to

the board.

And last, a big thanks to the Commu-

nity Activities Committee & the HOA

office for organizing a great fireworks

show on July 4th!

~ Mark Sanzone, FHHOA

Board President ~

Interested in advertising in the Forest

Heights Homeowners Association

newsletter or on the HOA website?

For ad rates, submission deadlines and general

information, please contact Kim Monaco, Marketing,

Communications and Event Coordinator, at:

[email protected] or by phone 503.297.9400.

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4 T H O F J U L Y R E C A P :

W H A T A S H O W ! Thanks for coming out and making the

Forest Heights 4th of July Fireworks show

a spectacular event! This year’s show was

the best one yet and we look forward to

seeing you all again next year.

We hope you enjoy these photos of the

show, taken by Chuck Souers, husband of

FHHOA Office Administrator Judith

Souers.

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Upcoming

Community Events

Rainwater Harvesting & Rain

Gardens Class

Date: Saturday, August 13th, 2011

Time: 10:00am—12:00pm

Location: FHHOA Office

Tract R Community Workshop

Date: Saturday, August 20th, 2011

Time: 10:00am—12:00pm

Location: FHHOA Office

International Fall Festival

*TENTATIVE*

Date: Sunday, September 11th, 2011

Time: 4:30pm—7:30pm

Location: Mill Pond Park

Backyard Habitat Workshop

Date: Thursday, September 29th, 2011

Time: 7:00 pm—8:30pm

Location: FHHOA Office

FREE Rain Water

Harvesting and Rain

Gardens Class

Are you curious about harvesting our abundant

rain for your yard or outdoor plumbing? Would

you like to see a beautiful rain garden on your

property, that is in harmony with our beautiful

neighborhood and sustains birds and butter-

flies? Do you wonder if you can do something

to help reduce the load on Mill Pond? Or are

you simply curious about the buzz going around

Portland regarding rain water harvesting?

If you answered yes to any of the above, then

you may want to attend a class we are organiz-

ing on rain water harvesting and rain gardens.

The presentation will be made by Portland

Purple Water, a business that provides rain

water harvesting systems and rain garden

installations in the Portland area.

When: August 13, 2011

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Where: HOA Offices at the Village Center

This free class is being offered to Forest

Heights residents by the West Multnomah

Soil and Conservation District & the City of

Portland. To attend, please register by email:

[email protected] with the subject line:

Rain Water.

REGISTER NOW: Seats are limited to

15 participants.

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I N T E R N A T I O N A L F E S T I V A L U P D A T E :

T E N T A T I V E D A T E S C H E D U L E D

Usually at this time of year, we are

encouraging everyone to ―save the

date‖ for the Annual Forest Heights

International Festival, however, as

Manager Stephen Herr explained in

the cover article of this newsletter,

the Mill Pond restoration project has

the potential to impact this year‘s

festival currently scheduled for

Sunday, September 11th.

The Community Activities Committee

and HOA staff are waiting with bated

breath to hear from the permitting

agencies regarding the Mill Pond

project. Bottom line: at the time of this

newsletter release, we cannot say for

certain if the festival will be held this

year or not. Should the permits for the

Mill Pond restoration be delayed, rest

assured that the committee is committed

to bringing you a fantastic festival.

And if the permits for the Mill Pond pro-

ject do come in, the committee will take

all the great ideas for this years festival

and incorporate them into next year‘s

event.

So, like us, save the date of Sunday,

September 11th in pencil only at this

point. Once the committee and the HOA

office know for certain the status of the

Mill Pond project and how it will impact

this year‘s event, we will contact home-

owners by mail.

Thank you for your understanding.

International Fall Festival

*TENTATIVE*

Date: Sunday, September 11th

Time: 4:30pm—7:30pm

Location: Mill Pond Park

L ast month in my ―Ask the Manager‖

column I wrote about the commu-

nity socialization process on the

development of Tract ―R‖. The Task Force

and Landscape Architect Brian Bainnson

received many positive comments to

the comprehensive plan and designs

elements for site improvements from

the two Open Houses held in June.

Under step one in this process (see

table at right) we are continuing our

socialization efforts seeking additional

input from the community.

The next Open House is scheduled

for Saturday August 20th

here in the

Association Office from 10:00 am until

noon. At 10:00 am Chair Devidas Gupta will present background information on

the creation of the Task Force and forma-

tion on the current design elements. His

presentation will last about 30 minutes;

from 10:30 am until noon residents are

encouraged to drop in (typical of an

―Open House‖ invitation) and spend time

reviewing the plans. Gupta and Bainnson

are extremely interested in your com-

ments and this input will create the final

design concept for Tract R.

The following information has been re-

published this month to assist the Task

Force with socializing this very important

development plan to our community.

Future plans of the Task Force were

presented at the Annual Meeting in May.

An outline of the Socialization Steps and

Task Force information is located on the

Association web site.

Here is a brief summary of the

steps and timeline from the Task

Force:

Additionally, community members wanted

to know the costs of the design elements

and whether or not a phased approach

had been considered. The Task Force

has some preliminary cost ranges associ-

ated with each phase and financing

options reviewed.

The tables on the next page show the

preliminary range of costs for phasing

the design elements/plan and Tables

1, 2 & 3 (see page 9) depict possible

finance scenarios/options as they relate

to current association assessments.

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Socialization Steps & Timeframe

Step 1 Socialization and Community Feedback

May -June

Step 2 Design Updates and Financing

August- September

Step 3 Community Comment September- October

Step 4 Design Finalization November

Step 5 Community Vote January 2012

“A prudent question

is one-half of wisdom.” - Francis Bacon

Are you curious about things

going on in our community?

Do you have questions about

issues that impact Forest

Heights? If so, here’s your

opportunity to get some

answers!

If you are wondering about

something, chances are others

in our community are curious

about the same thing, so do us

all a favor and send in your

questions. Email your ques-

tions to [email protected]

with

“Ask the Manager” in the

subject line. Questions

received by the 10th of each

month will be answered in

the newsletter the following

month.

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“DO YOU HAVE AN UPDATE FOR THE COMMUNITY

ON THE TRACT R PROJECT?”

ASK THE MANAGER

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The Task Force has a long way to go

before the community votes on this project.

We are only completing step one of a five

step socialization process. With your input

and support the Task Force can develop a

cohesive and affordable design plan to

improve the common area and enhance

recreational opportunities at Mill Pond

Park.

Our goal is to add community amenities

that will enhance our quality of life here at

Forest Heights.

Should you have any question regarding

this plan and detailed information please

email the Tract ―R‖ Task Force at:

[email protected] or join the Task

Force which meets on the 4th Wednesday

night of every month here in the Associa-

tion Office at 5:30 PM. Please check the

web site calendar for updates.

~ Stephen Herr, FHHOA

General Manager ~

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ASK THE MANAGER

Tract “R” Open House

Do it Later | Save for

10 Years

Project

Cost Low

Project

Cost High

Project Cost $ 750,000 $ 1,000,000

Amount Needed to Complete Project in 2021

$ 936,900 $ 1,249,200

Annual Amount Needed to Reach Future Cost

$ 87,900 $ 117,200

120 Monthly Payments per Unit

$ 3.79 $ 5.05

Monthly Effect $ 3.79 $ 5.05

Table 3

Do It Now | Loan with

10 Year Term

Project

Cost Low

Project

Cost High

Project Cost $ 750,000 $ 1,000,000

Total Amount Paid over 120 months

$ 1,010,521 $ 1,347,361

Annual Loan Payments $ 101,052 $ 134,736

120 Monthly Payments per Unit

$ 4.35 $ 5.81

Monthly Effect $ 4.35 $ 5.81

Table 2

Do It Now | Lump Sum Project

Cost Low

Project

Cost High

Project Cost $ 750,000 $ 1,000,000

Lump Sum per Unit $ 388 $ 517

Monthly Effect $ 32 $ 43

Table 1

Preliminary Phasing Plan Range of Costs

Phase 1 Site Prep, Grading and Drainage

$ 80,000—$ 110,000

Phase 2 Community Garden

$ 60,000—$ 80,000

Phase 3 Maintenance Area/Storage Shed

$ 40,000—$ 60,000

Phase 4 Activity Shelter $ 250,000—$ 310,000

Phase 5 Sport Court $ 80,000—$ 100,000

Phase 6 Fit Trail $ 30,000—$ 50,000

Phase 7 Park Landscape $ 80,000—$ 100,000

Phase 8 Restroom $ 60,000—$ 100,000

Phase 9 Site Furniture $ 20,000—$ 30,000

$ 750,000—$ 1,000,000 Total

Preliminary Phasing and Range of Costs

Working Assumptions

• No capital reserves available

• Interest rate on an unsecured loan = 6.25%

• Term of loan 10 years/120 months

• General inflation rate of 2.25%

• Interest rate earned in safe environment = 1.25%

• Number of units in FHHOA 1,934

• Current dues—$48/month or $576/year

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C L E A R T H E W A Y F O R S A F E W A L K I N G O N S I D E W A L K S

Summer is here, and folks are out walking! Here are some ideas to keep the

sidewalks in front of your home safe and user-friendly

H ave you been out walking

in the neighborhood and

encountered obstacles in

your path like cars parked across

the sidewalk? Or perhaps a fortress

of overhanging tree branches is

forcing you to walk in the street?

And what about an uneven sidewalk

throwing off your pace?

The association office has received

complaints about situations just like

the ones mentioned above so we

thought we‘d outline three common

―sidewalk safety issues‖ that home-

owners need to be aware of:

PARKING VIOLATIONS

Within the City of Portland, the

following are all parking violations

and are subject to citation and/or

tow:

• Blocking a driveway with a

parked vehicle, including the

curb returns or wings;

• Parking a car in a planting strip

(the area between the curb and

the sidewalk);

• Parking a car in a marked/

unmarked crosswalk or in front of

a handicapped access ramp and

parking a car in a sidewalk.

If you observe an illegally-parked car,

report it to the City of Portland

Parking Violations at 503-823-5195.

UNEVEN SIDEWALK ELEVATION

Examine your sidewalks for trip/fall

hazards. Property owners in the

City of Portland are responsible for

maintaining the sidewalks, curbs,

driveways and parking strips abutting

or immediately adjacent to their prop-

erty. Equally important to know is

that property owners are liable for

damages or injuries that result from

the owner‘s failure to keep these

items in safe condition and good

repair.

The most common hazard in side-

walks is ―stub toes‖, where the

sidewalk panel is displaced or raised.

The City of Portland has determined

that a rise of 1/2 inch or greater is

hazardous. Depending on the rise,

there are repair options. All panel

repairs or replacements require a

permit. Take a moment to walk the

sidewalks on your property. If you

observe a stub toe or other potential

hazard, contact the City of Portland

Street Systems Management at:

503-823-7002, Option ―3‖. They can

advise you of your options and guide

you through the repair permitting

process. If you need recommenda-

tions on sidewalk contractors, please

contact Molly Oliver at 503-297-

9400.

OVERGROWN LANDSCAPE

This year‘s record rainfall has made

for rapid growth of many landscape

trees and shrubs. While you are out

this summer tending to your yards,

please examine and trim landscape

shrubbery/trees to keep them from

encroaching on the sidewalk; make

sure low level tree branches are

limbed up so people can comfortably

walk underneath them. A good rule

of thumb is to allow 7 feet of vertical

space for the width of a sidewalk. Be

sure to check your landscaping near

sidewalks at least twice a year for

over growth. And as a reminder from

last month‘s article, store trash re-

ceptacles out of sight, and off the

sidewalks, on non-trash pick-up days

(see accompanying newsletter article

page 15).

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reporting streetlight issues to report a streetlight outage or an on/off cycling issue, please email the

FHHOA office at: [email protected] or call 503.297.9400

Have you noticed the street lights on your street

flickering on and off? Or have you seen lights that

are completely out? If so, please let us know so

we can work with the City of Portland to correct

these issues. To report a street light issue, please

provide the FHHOA office with the following infor-

mation:

• Nearest address to streetlight pole – or the

best description possible

• Confirm whether light is out completely or

cycling on and off

• For ease of identification when inspecting

faulty lights, we request that a ribbon be tied

to the pole at eye level. This ribbon will be

removed and discarded when the street-

light is fixed.

If you have street light information to report,

please contact the HOA office by email at:

[email protected] or by telephoning

503.297.9400.

A success story featuring Forest Heights neighbors Hugh and Penny Taylor

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A S K T H E E X P E R T

O V E R C O M I N G E I F S

S I D I N G C H A L L E N G E S

F orest Heights features a wide

variety of architectural styles

which harmonize together to

distinguish our neighborhood from

tract homes. This gives Forest

Heights a unique character, and re-

flects diversity of our neighborhood.

We have an Architectural Review

Committee (ARC) that achieves and

maintains this outstanding environ-

ment. The ARC has a website with

its guidelines, processes, and forms

at http://www.fhhoa.com/web/docs/

arc.asp

Many homes in our community were

built with a siding material called

EIFS, which stands for ―Exterior

Insulation and Finish System‖. It

looks like traditional stucco, but is

quite different underneath. The

system uses an insulation board

between the exterior plywood

sheathing and the surface finish.

EIFS has a wonderful smooth look,

yet some homeowners have had

issues with EIFS. Although all situa-

tions are unique, many issues are

due to improper installation, leading

to moisture getting trapped in the

plywood sheathing and framing

below, which can cause mold, dry

rot and in some cases, structural

damage.

Hugh and Penny Taylor experienced

a severe case of EIFS damage, and

have persevered through a very long

process of claims. They are now

very pleased to be completing a

magnificent repair and exterior

remodel to their home on NW

Chapin Drive in August of 2011.

They have learned a great deal

about EIFS and have been kind

enough to share their knowledge

with the goal of educating and em-

powering fellow homeowners who

may find themselves with similar

challenges.

Hugh and Penny Taylor’s 10 point

plan for EIFS homeowners:

Ensure you have adequate

insurance. Talk with your

insurance agent in detail about your

policy to understand what they

cover, and more importantly, what

they don‘t cover. Hugh learned that

his insurance company did cover

portions of the interior damage but

there were significant portions of the

EIFS damage that the insurance

company simply would not cover.

Have regular, professional

inspections—not just during

home construction and when buying

an existing home. Performing regular

inspections are critical during home

ownership to identify faults in the

EIFD system or to identify areas

of moisture, before the damage

becomes significant. Inspections

are expensive, but the non-invasive

diagnostic equipment and the

inspector‘s expertise provide a

great value in the long run.

Respond quickly to issues

uncovered during inspections,

and issues that you discover. Hugh

and Penny initially found leaks on

the inside of exterior windows and

immediately contacted their insur-

ance agent to address the cause

of the issue, and remediate the

damage before it became worse.

Hugh learned that it takes persis-

tence to drive decisions and actions.

Those on the other side of the claim

may have motivation to respond

slowly, so be persistent.

Consult with a real estate

attorney who is knowledgeable

about the claim processes, espe-

cially the time limitations you may

have in making claims with contrac-

tors and sub-contractors. It may take

a law suit to compel your insurance

company, your contractor or sub-

contractors to pay a claim or make it

right.

Manage your budget to protect

the major investment in your

home. Work may need to proceed

before claims are awarded. The

Taylors could have just given up

and sold their house ―as-is‖ and

taken a great loss. Some owners

might even consider defaulting on

their loan, which would have a huge

impact on their credit, and would

contribute negatively to an already

distressed real estate market.

Through persistence and patience,

the Taylors earned just enough in

claims to recover their costs, and

after the repairs, their home‘s value

has been maximized.

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Work with the Forest Heights

Architectural Review Committee

(ARC) on choice of EIFS replace-

ment. The ARC has published

EIFS replacement guidelines on their

website which highlight the fact that

the material and siding must be ap-

propriate for the design of the house.

Although authentic stucco is a desir-

able replacement, you may choose

other materials such as stone, brick,

shingles, and vertical cedar siding.

Get bids from multiple siding

contractors. Personally check

their references and research their

history through the Oregon Construc-

tion Contractors‘ Board and click on

―Check a Contractor‘s License‖. Look

beyond the costs of the project and

consider the quality of the work, the

warranty, service and support they

provide. Also, ensure the warranty

transfers to future owners if you sell

your home.

If the siding replacement is

significant to the structure of

the home, consult with an architect

in addition to the siding contractor.

The Taylors selected a redesign that

integrated cedar with architectural

elements including gabled window

frames and wood trim.

Document your issues in

detail, and retain relevant

documents and pictures for future

reference and claims. Continue your

documentation throughout the project.

Consult with a realtor, especially

if selling your home is part of

your future plans. A realtor should be

able to provide information on the

spectrum of options you have; from

simply disclosing EIFS and any

known issues, all the way down to

removing the old and installing new

siding before your house is put on the

market. Your home is an investment

and a significant asset. Any insight

into the resale value of the home is

incredibly important to your plan of

action.

Thanks to Hugh and Penny Taylor

for generously sharing their personal

experience with EIFS. Hugh has

generously offered to speak with

neighbors in Forest Heights who

have siding challenges. Hugh can

be reached at: 503.297.1104 or

[email protected]

Another great resource is the

Recommended Contractors List

posted on the FHHOA website. This

list contains contractors that have

been recommended by residents and

other trusted contractors.

~ Submitted by Malia Premi, a

14 year resident of Forest Heights

and is a real estate expert in

the Forest Heights market ~

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D o you remember this Public Service Announce-

ment from the ‗60‘s, ‗70‘s and ‗80‘s? In an effort

to draw attention to local curfew laws, this tele-

vised PSA ran just prior to the start of the late evening

news in most cities across the country.

Many residents here in Forest Heights have reported

seeing teenagers out and about in the neighborhood well

past midnight, which begs the question, are there still

curfew laws? We contacted the Portland Police regarding

the curfew question and here‘s what they have to say:

First and foremost, yes, there is still a curfew law.

Children and youth can be stopped for curfew

violations during the following hours:

Under 14 Curfew Hours School days 9:15 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Non-school days 10:15 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Over 14 Curfew Hours School days 10:15 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Non-school days 12 midnight to 6 a.m.

Parents should be aware that Oregon state law requires

that the parents, legal guardians and others charged with

the care of a child make sure that the child is not out after

curfew.

Parents and others who fail to meet their legal obligations

can be cited into court, can be subject to fines and re-

quired to complete a parent effectiveness program

(Per Oregon Revised Statue 163.577, Failing to

Supervise Child).

Parents: It’s 10 pm.

Do You Know Where

Your Children Are?

Congratulations to Irwin Caplan! Irwin

won last month’s newsletter Word

Puzzler and a $25 Starbucks gift card.

Here are the answers to last month‘s puzzle:

1. Fireworks

2. Star Spangled Banner

3. Flag

4. Red, White and Blue

5. Barbecue

6. Cotton Candy

7. Beach

8. Sparklers

9. Uncle Sam

10. Independence Day

11. Liberty bell

12. Celebration

13. Parade

14. Stars and Stripes

15. Land of the Free

16. America the Beautiful

Be sure to check out this month‘s puzzle on page 18!

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A R E Y O U R G A R B A G E C A N S I N V I E W ?

A t the June 14, 2011 board

meeting, the board directors

approved a change to Policy

Resolution #2, General Community

Rules and Regulations, amending

paragraph 1 to read:

Trash, yard debris and recycling

receptacles should be set out no

earlier than the night before pickup

and removed and stored out of sight

from the street, in an appropriately

screened or enclosed area, no later

than the end of the day of pickup.

This revised language clarifies that

all receptacles emptied by the gar-

bage hauler need to be kept out of

sight from the street by the end of

day your garbage is picked up.

Beginning September 1st, the follow-

ing timeline for compliance enforce-

ment will begin:

• First letter: Requests compli-

ance/remedy within thirty (30)

days (typical notice requires a

seven (7) day remedy according

to Exhibit A Policy Resolution

#3). All future notices will be

seven (7) days.

• Second Letter: Seven (7) day

notice to correct problem. If you

are not compliant after seven (7)

days a $25 daily fine begins on

Day 8, plus administrative

charges.

• Day 30: If the violation continues

for thirty (30) days or more the

Association may refer the

compliance matter to the Asso-

ciation‘s attorney for legal action.

If your receptacles are currently

stored in your driveway or are

otherwise visible from the street,

this is the perfect time to evaluate

where you can move them. The

easiest solutions would be to store

containers in your garage or behind

a fence. Other methods would be

to use landscape (shrubs or a short

hedge) or a short fence to screen

the containers from view. These

projects would need to be submitted

for Architectural Review Committee

approval. The fee for such a review

would be waived.

Questions? Please contact FHHOA

Compliance Coordinator Molly Oliver

at: 503.297.9400 or by email at:

[email protected]

Reprinted from last month’s newsletter: Clarification of trash

receptacle policy and new enforcement procedures

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The Magic of Go Green

C O M M I T T E E U P D A T E

continued from page 10

M ore than likely we have

all, at some point, enjoyed

an ―illusionist act‖, a form

of magic where something seems to

appear out of nothing. Be it a rabbit

coming out of a hat, a bird flying

from a closed fist, or the numbers on

a playing card disappearing right

before our very eyes. But at the end

of the act we know it was nothing

but an illusion. Through slight of

hand and distraction, we‘ve been

fooled into seeing, and sometimes

believing, in situations that don‘t

exist. Here in Forest Heights our

very own Go Green Committee has

making something out of nothing for

years, but it‘s not done by any form

of trickery. The results, however,

are nothing short of magical!

Be it improvements to our natural

habitat, rooftop solar programs,

gardening workshops or harvest

exchanges, the work of the Go

Green committee is evident through-

out our community. And when the

question is posed, ―How much of

my homeowners dues are these

enhancements costing,‖ the answer

is not one many expect, but where

the real magic comes into play: We

get these community improvements

at no additional cost to homeown-

ers. And, it is due to you – you and

the many other volunteers who

make our community truly special.

Read on so you can learn more

about just a few of the very special

volunteers who are leading this ef-

fort, working with the Go Green

committee.

Devidas Gupta, our Committee

Chair (and previous winner of Forest

Heights Volunteer of the Year

Award). Devidas has brought in rep-

resentatives from the City of Port-

land and West Multnomah Soil and

Water Conservation District to share

information with residents on storm

water runoff reduction programs.

And on August 13th, Devidas has

made arrangements for a represen-

tative from Purple Rain to present

information on how to collect and

reuse storm water (see announce-

ment in this newsletter).

The Forest Heights community has

also benefitted from the expertise of

former Go Green Committee Mem-

ber Lynn Putnam (most recent For-

est Heights Volunteer of the Year

Award winner), who applied for a

two year West Multnomah Soil and

Water Conservation District FISH

grant which Go Green is utilizing to

restore a stream bank adjacent to

Mill Pond. This grant has been maxi-

mized with over a 100 volunteer

hours and is coordinated through a

partnership with SOLV. During the

first year of this grant, volunteers

have planted over 400 willow and

red twig dogwood stakes along the

stream bank, and 183 native plants

and shrubs have also been planted

in this .8 acre site. On July 30th, For-

est Heights resident volunteers re-

moved invasive species adjacent to

our newly planted native plants to

further ensure their survival.

On September 29th, Gaylen Beatty

from Columbia Land Trust will pre-

sent information on the Backyard

Habitat Certification program (see

announcement in this newsletter).

The Backyard Habitat Certification

Program is a great resource for free

classes and discounts on native

plants and garden tools. Participants

in the program also receive site vis-

its and specific recommendations for

reducing erosion, improving habitat

and decreasing chemical use in their

yards.

The energetic Go Green goal is to

continue the beat of improving our

community through creative use of

all available funding sources. But

almost all funding requests require

clear commitment of how community

volunteers will participate. Our suc-

cess to date is based on ―you‖ being

involved. So help us continue this

success and please contact

www.fhhoa.com to be included in an

email list keeping you up to date.

And remember, this is no illusion,

just commitment to our community

working together.

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D id you know that by ―naturescaping‖ your

yard, you will save time, money and be able

to make a positive difference for our commu-

nity at large? So just what is naturescaping?

Naturescaping is the practice of designing a land-

scape so that it reduces water use, stormwater runoff

and pollution without sacrificing the splendor of your

yard. Plus, it saves you time, money, and energy – all

while providing a beautiful habitat for birds, wildlife,

and you.

The Go Green Committee invites you to attend a free

Backyard Habitat Workshop where guest speaker

Gaylen Beatty of the Columbia Land Trust will intro-

duce the concept of naturescaping. Gaylen will also

discuss:

• Tips for the reduction/elimination of water and

chemical use

• How to control erosion and improve the health of

the Forest Heights stream system and Mill Pond

• How to increase and improve wildlife habitat

• How to be active in the stewardship of our

watershed

• Basic site or project planning

• How to employ the benefits listed above without

sacrificing aesthetics or revamping your entire

landscape, as well as many other great gardening

tips

BACKYARD HABITAT

WORKSHOP

WHEN: Thursday, September 29th, 2011

TIME: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

LOCATION: FHHOA conference room

To attend this workshop, please RSVP by emailing

[email protected] to reserve your spot.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Garden Smart Guide

Columbia Land Trust Backyard Habitat

Certification Program

Native Plant Guide

WMSWCD services, classes and other

general information

FREE GO GREEN WORKSHOP

Naturescaping: Reduce yard maintenance, control erosion and improve stream and pond health in Forest Heights

From the Post Office:

It has come to our attention that several tree branches are hanging over

mailboxes at homes within your association. To ensure that we maintain

consistent delivery we will need your homeowners to trim the branches

back to allow the postal vehicle to approach and leave mailboxes. The

postal vehicle is 8 feet tall and 12 feet long.

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

BABYSITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE!

Hi, my name is Emilie Jackson, I'm 17 years old, and go to St. Mary's Academy. I've been

babysitting for 6 years with all ages and love it! I'm available most week nights but espe-

cially weekends and willing to book on short notice. I have lots of references upon request,

so give me a call! (503) 804-6616

NANNY/BABYSITTER My name is Ashley and I am 17 year old., experienced babysitter and Red Cross certified. I love to play games, do arts and crafts, play sports and be active. I have my drivers license and am a good driver with my own car. I am able to drive myself along with others if needed. I am available school nights,

weekends and this summer. Please call Ashley at 503-577-6951 or email [email protected].

FUN, RELIABLE, BABYSITTER AVAILABLE Responsible, caring and experienced with kids of all ages! Available on weeknights and weekends to babysit for families, during parties, etc. Call 503-291-1249 or email [email protected]

BABYSITTER Responsible 12 year old girl available for babysitting in the Forest Heights Neighborhood. I am

Red Cross-certified and love kids! Call Abby at 503-292-7744.

BABYSITTER/PET SERVICES AVAILABLE Hi my name is Haley and I am a sophomore in high school. I am offering babysitting and pet services. I am Red Cross certified for CPR. I have been a camp counselor for ages 2-12, a mother’s helper for a 1 year old, and a sitter for school age children. My parents are avail-

able to drive me anywhere in the neighborhood. I love kids and am very patient with them! I currently charge $10 per hour. My pet services are as follows: Grooming and sitting. Groom-

ing would be available at my own home where a grooming center is available. I currently charge $20 per full day/night sitting and grooming cost varies by size and coat length.

References are available. Email: [email protected] or call 503.863.6673

BABYSITTING

BABYSITTER AVAILABLE High school student, Red Cross infant and toddler CPR certified, 3 years experience.

Available to babysit Fridays and Saturdays year round. References available.

Phone #: 503-841-5989 | Rate: $6/hr

BABYSITTING SERVICE My name is Kendall and am 13 years old. I live in Forest Heights and an Red Cross CPR

certified. My parents will drive me to residences in the neighborhood. I can be reached at

503-780-1890/503-706-0348, and charge $5.00/hr.

EXPERIENCED NANNY Experienced nanny for many families in Forest Heights. Flexible availability. Reliable

transportation and perfect driving record. Many references. Part time preferable.

Phone Jocelyn at: 503-459-9443.

BABYSITTING SERVICE Hi, I’m Trudi, and I’m a senior at Lincoln High School. I am CPR certified and live in Forest

Heights. I do not have my driver’s license yet; however, I can be driven by my parents to and from babysitting jobs. I have been babysitting kids ages 1.5 to 11 years old for the past

three years. I also work with preschoolers and kindergarteners in childcare at my church. I am available most weekends including Fridays. I currently charge $9/hour. By the way, I am

allergic to dogs and cats so I am unable to babysit for pet owners. Please call me at 503-

841-5989 or email [email protected]. I would love to hear from you.

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BABYSITTING SERVICE Hello, my name is Sonja Breda and I am 17 years old and attend St. Mary’s Academy. I am friendly, fun and love to work with children. I am also Red Cross Certified, have experience working with children and have my driver’s license. I am available some weeknights and

most weekends. Please cal me at 503-203-2627 or email me at [email protected].

I look forward to talking with you soon.

BABYSITTING SERVICE Hello! My name is Jarrett Gold, I am 16, and a sophomore at Lincoln High School. I am Red Cross certified and can take care of any age group of children. I can also take care

of any pets or other things needed. I am very responsible and I have had past experience taking care of children and feel very confident in doing so. I was a counselor at outdoor school and took care of children for a week. I had a lot of fun and built leadership skills. I can also help tutor children with their schooling if needed. I can babysit children during

the week or weekends. With summer coming up, I am free anytime, and am willing to take any time slots. I enjoy children and I am eager to help take care of them.

You can contact me at 503-922-9900. Thank you!

RESPONSIBLE, FUN BABYSITTER AND MOTHER’S HELPER AVAILABLE Red Cross Certified, 12 years old and love for kids of all ages. Like to play sports, read to

kids, do creative things like acting, dancing, singing, and am an A+ student. Rate is $5 per

hour. Call 503.294.1249 or email: [email protected]

August Syllable

Scrambler

Email your answers, and the proverb, to:

[email protected] for a chance to win

a $25 Starbucks gift card.

BABYSITTING

Tess Pauken, babysitting, age 13, Red Cross certified, $5.00/hr., Responsible & reliable.

Contact:503-297-4007 or email: [email protected]

NANNY/SITTER/ADULT CARE Single woman, 47 years old, who raised two children, looking for work as a nanny, baby sitter or adult care in Forest Heights. Please call anytime. Qualified masseur. English is

limited. Tel: 503-367-4797 or 503-853-1851. Email: [email protected]

Fill in the answers to the clues by

selecting the correct syllables from

the list below. Each syllable can

only be used once and the number

of syllables to be used is shown in

brackets. When the correct words

are filled in, the first and last letters

reading down will reveal a proverb.

BO, BU, CA, CAPE, ES, EX, FRA, GILE, IN, LE,

LENCE, MI, NA, NAL, NOC,OR, REAU, RI, RO, SI,

STA, STA, STEP, TE, TOR, TUR, TUS, UL, VA.

1. Spanish dance __ __ __ __ __ __ (3)

2. Lying beneath what is revealed __ __ __ __ __ __

__ __ (4)

3. Quiet __ __ __ __ __ __ __ (2)

4. Part of the foot __ __ __ __ __ __ (2)

5. Relating to the night __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ (3)

6. Get away __ __ __ __ __ __ (2)

7. Enduring strength __ __ __ __ __ __ __ (3)

8. Position or condition __ __ __ __ __ __ (2)

9. Dresser __ __ __ __ __ __ (2)

10. Digger __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ (4)

11. Easily broken __ __ __ __ __ __ __ (2)

NEED SOME EXTRA HELP?

My name is Nathan VanDomelen, 16 years old. I am a trustworthy and dedicated person.

I honor all appointments and always do quality work. Here are a few things I can do:

baby-sit, take care of plants, take care of pets (I am good with animals), pull weeds, and

clean cars (inside and out.) Please note that I am not limited only to the jobs specified. I am

available most weekdays, but prefer weekends due to school. Please don’t hesitate to

call me (503) 206-6563. Thank you.

PET CARE Responsible 12 year old girl who loves to care for your pets. I am available to walk, play with, feed or care for while you are at work or away. All types of animals, birds or fish are

acceptable. Please call to schedule your pet care. Manoy 503-203-1787

CERTIFIED READING THERAPIST Private sessions to improve your child's reading skills. Call for information or to schedule

an evaluation. Caren 503-327-8046 or [email protected]

PET CARE / PLANT WATERING

Responsible 13 and 16 year old brothers will provide excellent nurture for your pets and

plants. In the last five years we have cared for numerous neighborhood pets, watered an

abundance of vegetation and provided many dogs a daily walk.

References available. Call Reid or Trent at: 503-203-1491

DRUM LESSONS

Accomplished, studious high school student (junior) offering lessons in home studio;

2 drum sets for teach and follow instruction and recording equipment to monitor progress.

Qualifications: 5 years study, numerous instructors, rock & jazz emphasis. Drummer

and percussionist in 3 bands: rock, jazz and orchestra. Performance venues include

clubs, charity events & private engagements. Rate: $10/half hour; $18/hour. Email:

[email protected], 503.686.8020 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C24mJgNyP8

FOREST HEIGHTS STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT Secure Storage/Parking Garages available in Forest Heights behind the Village Center.

Sizes and Prices Vary. Contact 503-384-0333 if you’re interested. Professionally managed

by C and R Real Estate Services, Co.

LOOKING FOR EXTRA HELP?

Hi! My name is Jake Marcy and I am 16 years old. I am dedicated to my sports and school.

I am a lacrosse player for Lincoln High School and love my sport. I am very motivated and

willing to work as hard as you need. I can help with yard work, computer work (Facebook,

upload photos, etc.), animal watching and walking, babysitting, house sitting, lacrosse

training. I am a hard worker so feel free to call me for any work you might have.

Please feel free to call me at 503-297-5921 or 503-407-0846.

My name is Nick Grout and I am an 8th grader at West Sylvan. I am willing to wash cars,

feed and bathe pets, house sit, and do yard work. I can come anytime during the week or

weekend. Please contact me at 503.292.5440 or [email protected]

FOR RENT MT HOOD SKI CHALET- One for Vacation Rental - One For SALE by Owner. Sleeps 8. Three Bedroom, 2.5Bath, 2-car Garage, Pools, Spa, Deck. Hot Tub, Trails. Offers four seasons of fun: Ski, Hike, Fish, Boat, Climb. Located Right at Government Camp - Collins Lake Resort

and Grand Lodges. Mention this FHHOA ad for FHHOA Member Rates and Book Direct with

owner. Loren P Hotchkiss [email protected] 503-291-9822

RENTALS

PIANO TEACHER/TUTORING

Excellent piano teacher and professional tutor (LA, Math, French, Study Skills). Fully certified.

Established business 6+ years in Forest Heights. Great references from your neighbors. I make

learning fun and I connect personally with my students. I travel to you! Please call Sarah at:

503.313.1216 or mail me: [email protected].

MUSIC TUTORING

PET/PLANT CARE

MISCELLANEOUS

LANDSLIDE INSURANCE RECOMMENDATION? Looking to insure my home against landslide. Any recommendations? Please let me know.

Petra at 503.456-0770.

EXPERT COLLEGE ESSAY COACH

As the acceptance rates of competitive colleges decline, it becomes essential for

applicants to craft compelling admission essays. Experienced high school English

teacher with Master’s Degree available to help plan, organize, revise, and edit admission

and scholarship essays during evenings and/or weekends. Hourly fee. References supplied

upon request. Please contact Ali at 503.867.6321 or [email protected]

BRIDGE ANYONE? Looking for intermediate level bridge players who would like to play for fun.

Call Mike and Steph 503-244-1418

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SUMMER MATH AND WRITING CAMPS

Enroll your child (1st—6th grade) in our Summer Math and Writing Camps!

We also offer a camp for students entering Kindergarten in the fall.

Please contact Susan Ellis at 503-330-7757 or [email protected] for details.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

STUDIO8FILMS

Have you ever wanted to create a special video to celebrate an

event or milestone in the life of a loved one, including your pet, but don't have the

time or skills to do so? Studio8Films can produce your custom video with original

videography or can utilize and edit your super 8 films, photographs, videos and audio

bytes. Why let the memorable moments fade, capture them forever! Final films provided

in a format of your choice, a DVD or web movie for upload to the internet.

Please go to: Studio8Films.net for video samples and information.

EXPERIENCED PET & PLANT SITTER

Very responsible 12 year old girl with lots of experience. I can walk, feed and play with,

clean up after and care for your pets if you are going to be gone. I have lived with cats, dogs,

hamsters, fish and snails and have taken care of guinea pigs, cats and many other animals.

I can also take care of plants, and have done for many people.

Call 503.291.1249 or email: [email protected]

LABOR DAY VACATION SWAP!

Looking to swap luxury SUNRIVER Oregon home (sleeps 9) for your 2+ bedroom home/

condo in Forest Heights area August 31st-September 5th. For info & photos email:

[email protected]

SHORT TERM LEASE

Looking for housing (Furnished Apt/Condo/House) in Forest Hts for family visiting this

summer. Please contact: Hannah [email protected]

Find us on

Facebook!

Look for the Forest Heights

Facebook page and ―like‖ us!

When you become a fan of our

page, you‘ll be able to see updates

from the HOA and keep up to date

on what‘s happening in the

neighborhood.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2

Safety, Streetscape and Transportation

Meeting 12:00 pm

FHHOA Office

3

GoGreen, Natural Habitat, Landscape

& Trails 6:00 pm

FHHOA Office

4

Architectural Review

Committee 9:00 am

FHHOA Office

5 6

7 8

Community Activities

Committee 5:00 pm

FHHOA Office

9

Board of Directors Meeting 6:00 pm

FHHOA Office

10 11

Architectural Review

Committee 9:00 am

FHHOA Office

12 13

Rainwater Harvesting & Rain Garden Class

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

FHHOA Office

14 15

Budget & Finance Committee

6:00 pm

FHHOA Office

16 17 18

Architectural Review

Committee 9:00 am

FHHOA Office

19 20

Tract R Workshop & Open House

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

FHHOA Office

21 22

23

24

Tract R Development

Task Force 5:30 pm

FHHOA Office

25

Architectural Review

Committee 9:00 am

FHHOA Office

26 27

28 29 30 31

August 2011

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Here’s a snapshot of FHHOA activities and meetings for

the month of August. 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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