O H P I O N E E R S
T h e H O A n e e d s h e l p d o c u m e n t i n g t h e h i s t o r y o f F o r e s t H e i g h t s
G A R A G E S A L E
O u r s p r i n g c o m m u n i t y g a r a g e s a l e i s J u n e 1 s t .
pinnacle press Monthly Newsletter for the Residents of the Forest Heights Homeowners Association
JUNE•2013
N E W S F R O M T H E M A N A G E R
M o n t h l y u p d a t e f r o m t h e G e n e r a l Manager’s Desk
Looking west from valley view park Formerly known as “Lot 265”
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
Don Bielen—President
Stuart Roberts—Secretary
Greg Maletic
Heather Gaitan
Kyle Abraham
Don Ciffone
Pamela Morris
Association Staff
Jennifer Callaghan—General Manager
email: [email protected]
Judith Souers—Office Administrator
email: [email protected]
Kimberly Monaco—Marketing,
Communications & Event Coordinator
email: [email protected]
Wes Hansen—Compliance Coordinator
Richard Metzger—Maintenance
Supervisor
Juan Guerrero—Maintenance Team
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Have you ever wondered what it takes
to make the Forest Heights Homeown-
ers Association run so smoothly? Or
been inspired to make a change in
your community? The following is an
abbreviated description of the Forest
Heights HOA Committees. Please visit
our website at www.fhhoa.com for
detailed descriptions of each commit-
tee.
Budget & Finance Committee
The purpose of the Budget and Fi-
nance Committee is to ensure that
dues assessments by the Association
are reasonable and necessary and that
expenditures by the Association are
prudent and appropriate.
Safety, Streetscape & Transpor-
tation Committee
The purpose of the Safety, Streetscape
and Transportation (SST) Committee is
to monitor the streets and common
areas for safety related issues, address
the aesthetics of streets, work with the
city and neighboring communities to
address public transportation needs,
and investigate/respond to homeowner
inquiries on these subjects.
Parks & Recreation Committee
The purpose of the Park and Recrea-
tion Committee is to monitor park and
recreation facilities and activities and to
make recommendations for improve-
ments, upgrades and additional facili-
ties to the Board of Directors.
Go Green, Natural Habitat, Trails
& Landscape Committee
The purpose of the Go Green, Land-
scape, Trails and Habitat Committee is
to assist the Board of Directors in the
following areas and to bring to the
Board information on which action and
decisions may be based:
• Go Green and Sustainability
• Landscape
• Trails
• Natural Habitat
Community Outreach Committee
The purpose of the Community
Outreach Committee is to create
opportunities for Forest Heights resi-
dents to meet together and socialize on
a regular basis at a reasonable and
appropriate expense to the Associa-
tion.
Communications Committee
The purpose of the Communications
Committee is to work together with the
HOA Board, management, and staff, to
inform, engage, and educate residents
and other interested parties regarding
issues important to their understanding
of, and participation in, the neighbor-
hood.
If any of these committees are of inter-
est to you, please complete our easy
online form. Your community thanks
you!
a s the Greek philosopher
Heraclitus once said, “The
only thing that is constant
is change.” This paradox intrigued
me as an adolescent and is a theme
I embrace yet today. One could say
that the Forest Heights community
embodies this concept through its
twenty-five years of constant change.
Fortunately, through our dedicated
volunteers and insightful leadership
over the decades, our neighborhood
association has evolved into one of
the most desirable and sought after
communities in the greater Portland
area.
As the newly elected President of
the Forest Heights Homeowners
Association, I can safely say that
my relationship with the community
has also been one of change and
growth. Since purchasing our first
lot in Forest Heights in 1994 and
subsequently building three homes,
I have had the pleasure of serving
on the Social Committee, as it was
known, prior to joining the Policy
Oversight Committee to update
the association’s policies and proce-
dures. Shortly thereafter, I joined the
Budget and Finance Committee prior
to becoming Chairman of Budget and
Finance for several years. These
experiences served as a natural
training ground to be elected to the
Forest Height’s Board of Directors
and to serve as the Association
Treasurer.
You may ask why does one volun-
teer to serve the community? From
my standpoint, there are multiple
reasons and none of them compli-
cated.
One, to feel at “home” it is important
for me to be involved in the commu-
nity and form lasting relationships
with others. Secondly, my philosophy
is that you can either choose to pas-
sively stand by and accept whatever
outcome occurs in any given situa-
tion, or you can take an active role
in shaping and controlling your own
destiny. Fortunately, Forest Heights
is comprised of volunteers who share
this philosophy and demonstrate it on
a daily basis.
Forest Heights has been—and will
continue to be—like a “canvas” that
we continuously “paint”. With each
“brush stroke” (decision and/or
action), we as residents, committee
members and directors can collec-
tively “paint the picture” of a commu-
nity that we can be proud of. Multiple
perspectives, beliefs and ideals have
been and will continue to be incorpo-
rated into crafting and implementing
this vision. To be successful in this
endeavor, we need significant com-
munity involvement and hence,
volunteerism. As residents of this fine
community, we have both the oppor-
tunity and responsibility to be good
stewards of the community’s natural
and financial resources today while
preserving them for decades to
come.
This year, we have a talented and
dedicated slate of directors that have
risen to the challenge of serving our
community. Please see the chart
below listing the Forest Heights
Board of Directors for the 2013-2014
term.
The role of President is one that I
take seriously for we will continue
to be faced new challenges and
opportunities as we prepare the
community for the years ahead.
I look forward to working with the
association management and staff,
board of directors, committee chairs
and members and all other Forest
Height’s residents in continuing to
serve our fine community.
~ Don Bielen,
FHHOA Board President ~
Board Member Title Committee Liaison Background
Donald Bielen President Budget & Finance Finance/Business
Stuart Roberts Secretary G2 Committee Engineer
Heather Gaitan Director Architectural Review Homemaker/Volunteer
Kyle Abrahams Director Parks & Recreation Attorney
Greg Maletic Director Member Recruitment Attorney
Don Ciffone Director To be determined Engineer
Pamela Morris Director To be determined Attorney
Constant Change – Shaping Our Future
FROM YOUR NEW FOREST HEIGHTS HOA BOARD PRESIDENT
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
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First Choice Market Closing
First Choice Market, located in the Forest Heights Village
Center, will be closing its doors mid-June. Store owners
invite you all to take advantage a 20% discount on all
products, including all beer and wine. New store hours
are now noon to 8:00 pm, Monday thru Saturday.
Debby, manager the Forest Heights First Choice Market,
wishes to thank the community and customers for their
patronage over the past two years, with a special thanks
to her “regulars” who always brought a smile with them
when they visited her at the market.
The market is currently stocked with a large selection of
specialty beer and wines, with many labels brought in at
the request of Forest Heights residents. Come in today
and take advantage of the discounts being offered!
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L A N D S C A P E
M A I N T E N A N C E :
T I M E T O S P R I N G
I N T O A C T I O N
C O M P L I A N C E C O R N E R
W ith spring upon us,
now is the perfect time
to walk your property
and assess your landscape for
some common maintenance issues
that arise this time of year. Is your
lawn in need of treatment to remove
moss? Do you have overgrown
shrubs or fallen limbs blocking
access to the common areas or
sidewalks? Are weeds taking over
your flowerbeds? Here’s a shortlist
of landscaping items to evaluate in
your landscape:
Lawns
The rain we get this time of year
creates the perfect environment for
moss growth in lawns. One specific
product, Moss Out, uses iron to kill
moss in lawns. There are a variety
of Moss Out applications, including
granules, powder or a liquid pump
spray. No matter what product or
method you use to kill the moss,
your lawn will most likely exhibit
brown patches or a whitish debris
left over from the decaying moss.
Thatching (removing built up dead
grass) or aerating (using a special-
ized machine to cut plugs in the
turf to allow for better penetration
of water and fertilizer) may be in
order after the moss has died out.
Once you’ve removed the decaying
material, over-seeding bare patches
in your lawn will help keep the moss
at bay and keep your lawn looking
great no matter what the season.
Weeds
Warmer temperatures and lots of
rain. Need we say more? Getting
on top of weeding now, when the
ground is soft and weeds are just
sprouting will save time (and your
back) as we transition to summer.
Sometimes the best tool to loosen
the soil around weeds is an old
kitchen knife, but if you prefer less
bending, be sure to check out these
weeding tool options on HGTV.
Bark Dust
Perhaps more than any other area
of the landscape, planting beds
really take a hit during our spring
rains. Water traveling through yards
has washed out bark dust and
mulch, leaving beds vulnerable to
erosion. Applying 2-3 inches of bark
dust will prevent soil from washing
out onto lawns and sidewalks. It will
also help conserve water during the
drier months ahead. See the next
page of this newsletter for vendors
who sell the approved bark dust
allowed in Forest Heights.
Trees and Shrubs
Have the recent spring storms
wreaked havoc on your trees?
Be sure to check your trees for
any dangling limbs or weakened
branches, especially on trees that
are near common areas, sidewalks
or the street. The HOA has a list of
recommended contractors who can
assist with your pruning needs for
both trees and shrubs. And if you’ve
lost shrubs this past winter, or if you
have shrubs have outgrown their
space and are in need or replace-
ment, please remember to build the
Architectural Review Committee
(ARC) approval process into your
plans. Any landscape change,
including the addition of a feature
such as a retaining wall or the
removal and/or replacement of
shrubs, trees, grassed areas and
beds need to be approved by the
ARC. Application forms and the
Landscape Review Checklist are
available on the HOA’s website.
Feel free to contact Wes Hansen,
Compliance Coordinator, to discuss
your plans. He can be reached at
503-297-9400 or by email at:
~ FHHOA Staff ~
June ARC Meetings
• Thursday, June 13th
• Thursday, June 20th
Please have your completed
ARC applications turned in by
NOON on the day prior to the
ARC meetings. All decisions
will be emailed within 24 hours
after the ARC meeting.
B A R K D U S T R E M I N D E R
YES: AGED DARK HEMLOCK OR FIR
N0: “FRESH” OR RED COLORED BARK
NO: BARK CHIPS OR NUGGETS
N ow that you’re inspired to head outdoors and tend to your landscaping,
please remember that the Forest Heights Homeowners Architectural
Guidelines require homeowners use aged, dark bark dust as a general
ground cover in the landscape.
Aged bark dust is darker in color than fresh bark dust. There are two predominant
types of aged bark dust available that meet this requirement: Hemlock and Fir, and
aged bark dust of either variety is allowed as a general ground cover in Forest
Heights. Although Fir costs less, Hemlock tends to have fewer splinters and is often
preferred by homeowners with small children and/or pets, and by those who do
their own gardening.
“Fresh” bark dust, red colored bark dust and bark nuggets are not allowed as a
general ground cover in landscapes. Forest Heights homeowners often ask the
HOA office where to purchase aged, dark bark dust. Our recommendation is to buy
from a local bark dust company, rather than purchasing bags of bark dust from a
home improvement store. All the companies listed below deliver to your home, and
some will blow the bark dust on to your landscape for an additional fee.
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MEET OUR NEW COMPLIANCE COORDIN ATOR
Please join us in welcoming Wes Hansen, our new Forest Heights HOA
Compliance Coordinator. If his name sounds familiar, that’s because Wes
originally held this position from 1995 to 1997. In addition to compliance,
Wes will also be coordinating the FHHOA Architectural Review process.
Wes has lived in Portland for almost 20 years and when he’s not enjoying
time with his eight year old son Vaughn, he’s most likely reading good books
or spending time writing one of his own.
Wes’ hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please stop
in an introduce yourself to Wes, and if you have compliance questions or are
considering an ARC application, Wes can be reached at: [email protected]
or by phone: 503-297-9400.
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Upcoming Community Events
Community Garage Sale
Date: June 1st
Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Forest Heights Neighborhood
Forest Heights Book Club
Date: June 18th
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Location: Bethany Village Starbucks
Wine and Real Estate
Date: Thursday, June 20th
Time: 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Location: Kaer Property Group
4th of July Celebration
Date: Thursday, July 4th
Time: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Location: Mill Pond Park
The Community Activities Committee is looking for
new members! If you have a passion for planning
large or small community events or fund-raising,
please think about joining the committee! Our next
meeting is Monday, May 6th at 6:00 pm at the HOA
office. Stop by and learn more about this committee.
Forest Heights Book Club
Meets June 18th
All are welcome!
What: Forest Heights Book Club
Date: Tuesday, June 18th
Time: 7:00 to 8:00 pm
Location: Bethany Station Starbucks
Get engaged!
Although some might argue that the
real "fault in our stars" is that our sun
contains limited amounts of hydrogen,
which will cause it to eventually run
out of the only fuel source capable
of supporting its mass against gravity,
thereby expanding until its outer shell
envelops our tiny planet and con-
sumes it in a fiery death, I think it is
more likely that John Green's latest
title of the same name refers to a line
from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar:
"The fault, dear Brutus is not in our stars, / But in ourselves,
that we are underlings." Caesar (I, ii, 140-141)
What does this quote mean and how does it relate to a novel
about two kids dying of cancer? The Fault in Our Stars is the
story of two 16-year-olds, Hazel Lancaster and Augustus
Waters, who meet and, despite their odds, fall in love at a
cancer support group. According to the reviews, one ought
not let the young-adult canon sway you away from this criti-
cally acclaimed offering.
~ With thanks to Scott at Amazon.com ~
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD?
TEAM WORK · EXPERIENCE · PROFESSIONALISM · DILIGENCE · TRUST
Come find out what’s selling in Forest
Heights at our Wine & Real Estate Event!
WWW.KAERPROPERTYGROUP.COM
Drop in anytime from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Refreshments served
Date: Thursday, June 20th, 2013
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:
Don’t forget! Community Garage Sale this Saturday
The weather report says we’re going to have a dry, sunny and wonderful
spring day in Forest Heights this Saturday for the Annual Spring Garage
Sale. For those who are participating in the sale, pick up your “house marker
balloons” at the HOA office starting at 8:00 am, and for those of you who will
be shopping, the sale kicks off at 9:00 am and goes to 3:00 pm. Maps and
sale listings will be available the day of the sale at the HOA tent in Village
Center parking lot.
TRAFFIC NOTICE: With over 100 homes participating in the sale, we
are expecting a large number of cars and pedestrians on the streets
of Forest Heights. Please be aware of the additional traffic in the
neighborhood during this very popular event.
This Saturday
FHHOA Spring Community Garage Sale
taking place this Saturday, June 1st
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Public Safety Patrol Change
One major change that has been imple-
mented in the past month is a change
in what we have always known as
“security”. We are in the process of
transforming our perspective on commu-
nity safety and rules enforcement. In
terms of patrol services, we have de-
cided to eliminate routine patrol, citing
that there has been little to no benefit
that we would not receive from the Police
department. Therefore, we are encourag-
ing all owners and residents to put their
tax dollars to work and contact the Port-
land Police Department for suspicious
activity near homes or Portland public
property (roadways, school, park by the
school, etc.). In lieu of patrol, we are fo-
cusing our resources to combat the is-
sues we have in our common areas and
Forest Heights parks. Effective immedi-
ately, we have contracted with Cascade
enforcement to provide dedicated eve-
ning bicycle presence at Mill Pond Park
and the surrounding area. They will be
looking for loitering, curfew violations,
and other illegal activity in the park and
Village Center.
Compliance Coordinator
I am pleased to welcome our new Com-
pliance Coordinator, Wes Hansen, to our
team. Wes started in May and has
quickly embraced his new role in rules
enforcement and ARC related issues.
Please see page 7 for more information
on him.
Tract R Update
The Board continues to research the
most beneficial, yet cost effective way to
improve the Mill Pond Park area. In order
to properly gauge community input, we
have started a “sample” survey of 193
homeowners (sample was determined by
ending digit of the lot numbers). The goal
was to eliminate nonresponse errors,
which are survey errors resulting from
only certain population groups respond-
ing to whole population surveys. Our
method is to have a manageable sample
that staff can follow up with, yet attain
sufficient response to be statistically sig-
nificant. Therefore, if you are one who
received either a paper survey in the mail
or an emailed survey, please respond as
soon as possible. The goal is to have
results for the Board to review at the
June 11th meeting so they can consider
whether to move forward with the current
plans, a modification of the plans, or
postpone or cancel the project alto-
gether.
Manager’s Report for June
continued on page 11
FR
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Are you curious about things
going on in our community?
Do you have questions about
issues that impact Forest
Heights? 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]
Questions received by the 10th
of each month will be answered
in the next month’s newsletter.
Have you got a
question about
Forest Heights?
Community Engagement
The underlying theme for this year
is community engagement. As I
have written about in the past, this
is a primary component of all com-
munities and can be especially
challenging with a community of
this size. Engagement (on some
level) is essential for your leader-
ship to be effective and succeed as
decision makers. Therefore, we
have compiled a simple survey that
will be included in the June billing
that we ask that you take a few mo-
ments to complete and return. You
will also be able to take this survey
online. The spirit of the survey is to
gauge what the expectations and
needs are in all aspects of
“community” – be it events, new
owner welcoming, volunteerism,
and communication. This survey
will be the backbone of many deci-
sions to come and provide an op-
portunity for continuous improve-
ment.
Committee Updates
The following is a brief summary of
what our various committees are
working on. Feel free to stop by a
meeting this month to offer your
input or volunteer time. All meet-
ings are held at the Association
office.
Community Activities
(Next Meeting: 6/3/13 at 6pm)
• Fourth of July Festivities
• New events like Wellness day,
Pet event, Night market, Inter-
national Fall Food Festival
• Developing the committee
charter to expand into other
aspects of community engage-
ment
Go Green/G2
(Next Meeting: 6/5/13 at 6pm)
• Actively involved with identify-
ing environmental solutions for
the Tract R project
• Continues to monitor trails and
natural areas
• Developing a policy on invasive
plants that are on homeowner’s
property
Safety, Streetscape and
Transportation
(Next Meeting: 6/3/13 at 11:30 am)
• Developing a crosswalk
proposal (Hazeltine/Miller) for
the Board to consider at their
June meeting
• Reviewing status of mailbox
cleanup enforcement
• Continuing to review the public
safety needs of the community
(patrol/rules enforcement/etc
• Disaster preparedness
Budget & Finance
(Next Meeting: 6/17/13 at 6:00 pm)
• Continue to monitor the
financial health of Forest
Heights
All committees are currently
seeking members. If you are
interested in a committee, please
contact the office for more infor-
mation, or complete the online
committee volunteer form
~Jennifer Callaghan,
FHHOA General Manager ~
continued from page 11
F R O M T H E M A N A G E R S D E S K
When you advertise in the FHHOA 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, a monthly email blast and on 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?
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OPTION 1 | ACH DRAFT
Complete a Forest Heights ACH form and
we’ll deduct your payments automatically from
your chosen account on January 10th and
July 10th of each year. Download ACH form
OPTION 2 | US MAIL
Write a check payable to Forest Heights HOA,
and mail it along with your payment coupon
to the address listed on the coupon. Impor-
tant: Write your account number on your
check as it appears on your statement. Please
allow 5 to 7 business days for check to reach
SmartStreet.
OPTION 3 | BILL PAY
Please complete your bank’s bill-pay with the
following information:
Payee
Forest Heights HOA
PO Box 105007 | Atlanta, GA 30348-5007
(888) 705-0600
Account Number: Enter as it appears on
your statement
OPTION 4 | ONLINE PAYMENT
Set up a one time payment using Master-
Card, American Express or Discover or
eCheck, or set up a recurring payment
via the association’s bank. When the
SmartStreet web page loads, choose your
payment option and complete the instructions.
There is a $9.95 convenience if you pay via a
credit card. Mastercard, American Express
and Discover are accepted. VISA IS NOT
ACCEPTED
R E M I N D E R : S E M I - A N N U A L D U E S
Your semi-annual assessments will be in the mail
in the next couple of weeks. The semi-annual
assessment is $288.00 and is due January 10th
and July 10th each year. You can pay your
assessment one of the following ways:
Have you lived in Forest Heights for more than 10 years?
More than 20? Been here from the start? If so, you’re a
“Pioneer of Forest Heights”. The Forest Heights Homeown-
ers Association is celebrating our 10th anniversary as an
independent association this year. We’re also preparing for
our 25th anniversary. To help preserve all that is unique
about our community, we’re asking all our “pioneers” to
consider sharing your Forest Heights history by participating
in the Forest Heights History project.
The association office is looking for photographs, newspa-
per clippings, realtor spec sheets, maps and old marketing
materials from the past 10 to 25 years. Nothing is too small
to contribute, but we are especially interested in hearing
from our residents, past or present. Tell us what it was like
to raise your kids here, what trails you’ve walked, the wildlife
you’ve seen and the neighbors you now consider lifelong
friends!
To participate, please email: [email protected]
Oh, Pioneers!
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HEADING OUT ON VACATION?
Here’s a quick list of safety precautions you can take to help
ensure your home and valuables are safe while you are away
W ith school out for the summer, many home-
owners are busy making summer travel plans.
Don’t leave home without considering the fol-
lowing safety measures to help ensure your home and
belongings are safe when you are away:
• Set at least two light timers to turn interior and
exterior lights on and off in a logical sequence
• Suspend mail and newspaper deliveries or make
arrangements for a neighbor/friend to pick them up
while you are away
• Lock gate latches, garage and shed doors with a
high-security, laminated padlock
• Store grills, lawn furniture and other outdoor
valuables in your garage or are hidden from
view and securely locked to a stationary point
• Valuable items, such as televisions, stereos and
computers can be inscribed with identifying
numbers approved by local police to aid in recovery
should your items go missing.
• If you have glass panels near your doors, make
sure they are reinforced in some way so they
cannot be shattered
• Do not store an extra key anywhere near an entry
to your home
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
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/NANNY/PET SITTING AVAILABLE Hello, my name is Michaela. I am 17 years old and I live in the neighborhood. I am offering babysitting, nanny services, pet sitting and as needed jobs. I have a reliable car and a good
driving record. I have experience as a nanny and with animal sitting. Give me a call at
503.737.4845. I am available most of the summer of 2013.
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].
BABYSITTING
MUSIC
TUTORING
PET/PLANT CARE
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
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 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!
Babysitter--Certified, Reliable, Fun!
Hi! I'm Julia Renner, a junior at St. Mary's Academy, and I have 6 years' experience
babysitting as well as working with kids at camp. I am Red Cross CPR/First Aid certified
and excellent with all ages as well as families with pets, and am also able to do
housework/chores. Flexible rates; outstanding references available upon request.
Call (503) 291-1249 or email [email protected].
Experienced Pet and Plant Sitter
Very responsible 13 year old girl with lots of experience. I can walk, feed and play
with, clean up after and care for your pets. I have lived with cats, dogs, hamsters, fish and
snails and have taken care of cats, dogs, guinea pigs, birds, fish and many other animals.
I will also water plant. I have excellent 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]
MATH & HEBREW LESSONS Math lessons: Experienced math teacher (all levels) with Bachelors degree in math.
Hebrew lessons: Native Hebrew speaker experienced in Hebrew teaching.
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].
Babysitter, Petsitter and/or House-sitter for Hire!
I am exactly what you're looking for! I promise! My name is Jamie Huggins and I live up here
off Devoto. I have about 3 years experience with other families (including nannying for one
of them for about a year) and I also have 4 younger siblings that I've helped raise over the
years. I have many of my own pets including a dog and a ferret:). I am 20 years old, I drive
and have my own car (a safe Jeep Cherokee). I am currently studying business administra-
tion at PCC Rock Creek, however I do have flexible hours. I am willing to watch any age
(child and/or pet) I’m able to drive to and from practices/school/doctors appointments --
whatever you need. I can also cook. I charge a flat rate of 12/hr (unless you have upwards
of 10 babies, then my rate might go up ;D). We can negotiate for pet and house-sitting
rates. I have great references that can be provided upon request! Fun and outgoing! Stern
but kind. I love both kids and animals more than you can imagine!! The best way to contact
me is through e-mail: [email protected]. I usually respond within the hour.
Hope to hear from you soon!
Responsible, Fun Babysitter Available
I am an 8th grader at ACCESS Academy and I am Red Cross Certified. I have 2 years of
experience and love kids of all ages. I'm also good with pets, and can help kids with their
homework. I'm also able to cook meals. My rate is $5 per hour for one child, additional rates
available upon request. I have excellent references available upon request.
Call 503-291-1249 or email me at [email protected].
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]
Babysitter Hunting?
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
CERTIFIED BABYSITTER
I'm Jaclyn and I am a responsible 13 year old. I have been certified through the Red Cross
Babysitting Class. I am capable of helping kids with homework as well. I am available to
babysit on the weekends and Holiday Breaks. I am also very good with dogs and cats.
My rate is $5/hour. Contact me at my mom's cell 602-809-0917 or email:
EXPERIENCED BABYSITTER Searching for a reliable, experienced, and fun-loving babysitter?
My name is Annika Hansteen Izora and I’m 17 years old. I’ve been babysitting for four years, and with four younger siblings; I know how to take on any handful. I’m certified in Red Cross
First Aid, CPR, and AED, with experience in caring for children of all ages. Above all, I love kids and I understand what it means to keep them safe and happy. Please contact me and
we can have a chance to get to know each other. Call 503-705-6481, weekends only
PIANO LESSONS Concert pianist teaches your child the art and technique of the piano.
Over 10 years of teaching experience. My home or yours.
Contact Lydia: 503/292 6868 or by email:[email protected]
HOUSE CLEANING
GUITAR LESSONS Hi my name is Michaela and I am 17 years old and have lived in Forest Heights most of
my life. I am looking for work with pet-sitting, house sitting, babysitting, dog walking or driving children to appointments/sports. I can also assist with grocery shopping,
errands, etc. I have a reliable car and good driving record. $12.00 an hour, can negotiate for house and pet sitting. For caring reliable help call me at 503 737 4845
or e-mail me at [email protected].
Veronica’s House Cleaning
Professional, quality, low rates, free estimates. Mini-blinds, party clean up, window cleaning.
Good references. Has many clients in Forest Heights. Contact: Veronica at 503-619-6690
Professional Pet Sitter/Dog Walker
Professional pet care when you cannot be there. Insured and bonded, pet first aid certified.
Administer meds, give shots and lots of love. When you hire me, I am the only one who does
the job. I do not contract out any work. I also do overnights. Call Candis at 503-246-7559
or email me at [email protected]. For more information about me, my rates, and
policies, check out my website: http://www.noplacelikehomeforpets.com/
T H o f
Please join us July 4th for the Annual Forest Heights Fireworks Show!
Our show gets better every year, and this year’s show will top them all.
More information on this year’s celebration will be in your annual assessment
mailer, due to arrive in homes in the next couple of weeks. And if you’re inter-
ested in learning more about what goes into the planning of this event and oth-
ers, please consider attending the Community Outreach Committee meeting
on Monday, June 3rd at 6:00 pm at the association office located at the Village
Center.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 Community Spring
Garage Sale
9 am to 3 pm
2 3 Safety,
Streetscape and Transportation
11:30 am
Community Engagement
Committee
6:00 pm
4 5 Go Green
Committee
6:00 pm
6 Parks and
Recreation Committee
4:30 pm
7 8
9 10
11 Board of Directors
6:00 pm
12 13 Architectural
Review Committee
9:00 am
14 15
16 17 Budget & Finance
Committee
6:00 pm
18
19 20
Wine & Real Estate 5:00 to 7:30pm
Kaer Property Group at the
Village Center
21 22
23 24
25 26 27
Architectural Review Committee
9:00 am
28 29
30
JUNE 2013
Here’s a snapshot of FHHOA activities and meetings
for the month of June. Print and keep this
calendar in a handy spot so you’ll have
access to what’s happening in
your community.