October 2012 Newsletter

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

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General Manager’s Update 1-2

First Annual Forest Heights

Fall Photo Contest

4

Report Street Light Outages

Online

5

Mayoral Candidate Visits

Forest Heights

6

International Walk-to-School 7

Upcoming Events: Tree

Planting, Book Fair & More

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Wetlands Trail Update 10-11

Air Duct Cleaning 12

Classified Ads 14-15

FHHOA Calendar 16

pinnacle press NEWS AT FOREST HEIGHTS

OCTOBER•2012

IN THIS ISSUE

S 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 prepa-

rations 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

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 pre-

sume 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.

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 | 2012-2013

Mark Sanzone—President

Heather Gaitan—Vice President

Stuart Roberts—Secretary

Don Bielen—Treasurer

Greg Maletic

Mary Shuhert

Kyle Abraham

Association Staff

Jennifer Callaghan—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

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

PREPARING FOR THE NEW YEAR

While it may seem a little early,

Forest Heights has a very diligent

process in preparing for the upcom-

ing year from a financial perspective.

This month, a draft budget has been

reviewed by the Budget and Finance

committee along with various com-

mittee 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 prelimi-

nary 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 storm-

water 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 storm-

water 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 ~

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forest heights

a 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 mid-

night, 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.

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 associa-

tion’s website.

The top ten photos, as voted by

our panel of editors and photogra-

phers, 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 pix-

els. We will upload your photo to

the appropriate category on the

FHHOA website for viewing and

bragging rights.

Only one submission will be ac-

cepted 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 [email protected].

~ Kimberly Monaco, FHHOA

Marketing, Communications

& Event Planner~

fall colors PHOTO CONTEST

Street light out? Report it to the city using their easy, online form

H 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

• 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

• 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)

• Your name, email address (optional) and phone number for

verification purposes only

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T he newly-constituted Northwest Heights

Neighborhood Association (NWHNA) is meeting

regularly once again. Under the leadership of

President Charlie Clark, this neighborhood organiza-

tion plans a retreat in November to focus on its strate-

gic 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 Asso-

ciation (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 ele-

mentary school, the adjacent city park, and finished his

visit with a stop at the city’s Fire Station 27 on the cor-

ner 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:

[email protected].

~ Bobbie Regan, Forest Heights Resident ~

M A Y O R A L C A N D I D A T E C H A R L I E H A L E S V I S I T S F O R E S T H E I G H T S

F R O M T H E N W H N A & F H H O A

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

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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.

Other NWHNA News

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.

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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

Where: Forest Heights Neighborhood

NOTE: Crossing guards will be located at NW Miller

and NW Thompson Road and throughout various lo-

cations throughout the neighborhood

International Walk to School Day

set for October 3rd

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD?

TEAM WORK · EXPERIENCE · PROFESSIONALISM · DILIGENCE · TRUST

Come find out:

What’s selling in Forest Heights!

WWW.KAERPROPERTYGROUP.COM

Drop in anytime from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Refreshments served

Date: Thursday, October 18th

Kaer Property Group Office

Across from Starbucks at the Village Center

2029 NW Miller Rd | Portland, OR 97229

Call (503) 699-3980

Contact us for a complimentary market

analysis of your neighborhood and your home

Time:

Location:

Contact:

Did you know?

Did you know that Forest Park Elementary students

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

Date: Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Time: 5:00 pm—7:30 pm

Location: 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 Conserva-

tion 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.

REGISTER HERE

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B 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 im-

portant 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~

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: [email protected]

describing what you’ve lost. You never

know what might turn up!

Lost & Found

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

All Star Book Fair Coming

to Forest Park Elementary

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G R E A T W O R K O N T H E W E T L A N D S T R A I L !

F R O M T H E G O G R E E N C O M M I T T E E

Volunteers from the Forest Heights community provided over fifty hours of labor during the

September SOLVE Beach & Riverside clean up event

T 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 protec-

tion from strong winter flows. They increase the stor-

age 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 song-

birds.

• Beaver dams contribute to improved nesting and

brood rearing areas for waterfowl in ponds and sur-

rounding 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 woodpeck-

ers. The tree snags also provide homes for cavity-

nesting birds.

Beavers can help private landowners

• Beaver dams create wetlands which help control

downstream flooding by storing and slowly releasing

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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 filter-

ing 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 chan-

nel 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 ~

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G R E AT W O R K O N T H E W E T L A N D S T R A I L

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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• 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

S O M E F A C T S A B O U T B E A V E R S

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Fall is a great time have your air ducts cleaned

B R E A T H A L I T T L E

E A S I E R T H I S F A L L

I 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 en-

sure 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 provid-

ing 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 tempera-

ture, and therefore, less energy

is used, helping you save money

on your utility bill.

~ HOA Staff ~

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BABYSITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

BABYSITTING

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Hi! I'm Julia Renner, a junior at St. Mary's Academy, and I have 6 years' experience

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and excellent with all ages as well as families with pets, and am also able to do

housework/chores. Flexible rates; outstanding references available upon request.

Call (503) 291-1249 or email [email protected].

BABYSITTING

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

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

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

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Hope to hear from you soon!

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

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Call 503-291-1249 or email me at [email protected].

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Got one or more 1-6 year olds? Look no further! My name is Claire Jackson, I’m a sopho-

more 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

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?

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?

NEED SOME EXTRA HELP? My name is Nathan VanDomelen, 16 years old. I am a trustworthy and dedicated person.

I honor all appointments and always do quality work. Here are a few things I can do: baby-sit, take care of plants, take care of pets (I am good with animals), pull weeds, and

clean cars (inside and out.) Please note that I am not limited only to the jobs specified. I am available most weekdays, but prefer weekends due to school. Please don’t hesitate to

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

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

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

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

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

PET CARE / PLANT WATERING

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

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

abundance of vegetation and provided many dogs a daily walk.

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

DRUM LESSONS

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

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

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

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

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

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

LOOKING FOR EXTRA HELP? Hi! My name is Jake Marcy and I am 16 years old. I am dedicated to my sports and school. I am a lacrosse player for Lincoln High School and love my sport. I am very motivated and willing to work as hard as you need. I can help with yard work, computer work (Facebook,

upload photos, etc.), animal watching and walking, babysitting, house sitting, lacrosse training. I am a hard worker so feel free to call me for any work you might have.

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

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; [email protected].

MUSIC

TUTORING

PET/PLANT CARE

MISCELLANEOUS

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 [email protected] or 503 313 1216

BRIDGE ANYONE?

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

Call Mike and Steph 503-244-1418

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EXPERIENCED PET & PLANT SITTER

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

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

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

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

Call 503.291.1249 or email: [email protected]

MATH LESSONS Math lessons: Experienced math teacher (all levels) with Bachelors degree in math.

Please contact Aya at: 971-227-0555

PET CARETAKER

Hello, my name is Emily Wu! I'm a Junior at Lincoln High School, and am extremely fond of

animals. I would love to care for your pet (or that precious hydrangea!) while you are away.

I have two dogs myself, and a lot of experiences with pets. I charge low rates, and

will shower your animal with lots of loving. You can contact me at (503-490-9543)

or email me at [email protected].

HEBREW TUTOR Hebrew lessons: Native Hebrew speaker experienced in Hebrew teaching.

Please contact Aya at: 971-227-0555

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: [email protected]

or by phone 503.297.9400.

Want to advertise in the Forest Heights

Newsletter?

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 technol-

ogy, 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 [email protected]. Rate is $10 per hour.

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.

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 [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Cedar Tech

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Halloween at the Village Center

OCTOBER 2012

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.