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“We want to do an ag-gressive recruiting ef-fort and we feel that developing priorities and working on these projects will bring great satisfaction to our vol-unteers. We want as much resident input as possible, because the priorities that come out of this process will shape the future of For-est Heights. We plan to hit the ground running with projects, starting in 2007.” The committees most affected by the Master Plan are as follows: Budget and Finance, Community Outreach, Landscape, Parks and Recreation, Public Safety, Trails and Natu-ral Habitat. All of these committees have room for more volunteers and will be active right away with the planning process. Interested residents may contact the FHHOA office for more information or to sign up for a commit-tee.

Since the completion of the Common Areas Master Plan in May, 2006, The Board of Directors has been working on develop-ing an implementation plan. The Board has desig-nated implementation of the Master Plan as one of its priority objectives for 2007. At its November meeting, as part of the budget approval process, the Board recommended projects for 2007 in the following improvement categories of the Master Plan: Intersection improve-ments, trailhead/intersections and cross-walks, trail and stream bank improvements, com-pletion of the landscaping of the Miller Road corridor and exploring a pool at the City Park. The Board will be discuss-ing the implementation plan at its January 9, 2007, meeting and then will present the plan out-line to committees. Each committee will be assigned the task of reviewing the Master Plan for projects and improvements that come under its jurisdiction,

and giving the Board a pri-ority list for all of those im-provements. Currently, the Board Executive Commit-tee is developing the im-plementation plan outline. Highlights include: priority given to public safety, Miller Road corridor, natu-ral habitat restoration and improvements, addition of recreational opportunities. Initial guidelines for project development include de-veloping short and long term projects and a track-ing system for project com-pletion. Committees will be asked to consider per-sonnel and maintenance costs, and to prepare an inventory of natural habitat areas eligible for restora-tion. Opportunities for col-laboration and partner-ships will be explored for all projects. “This process will be a great opportunity for our committees to dig in to the projects called for in the Master Plan that would normally come under each committee’s job descrip-tion. There are many excit-ing possibilities,” said David Hooff, President.

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Representatives of the Fire Bureau, Portland Parks and Recreation, and the Forest Heights HOA will be on hand to give out information and answer questions.

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prove and participate in the pro-ject and sent a letter urging the Fire Chief to apply the necessary resources to get the grant appli-cation in by its January 16, 2007 deadline. “Everyone is excited about this, because so many agencies and organizations are coming together to make it work. Plus the additions in the city park provide tremendous recreational, educational and safety benefits for Forest Heights residents,” said Jim Main. An open house informational meeting for resi-dents will be held at Starbucks, on Saturday, January 6, 2007, from 9 am until noon. Represen-tatives of the Fire Bureau, Port-land Parks and Recreation, and the Forest Heights HOA will be on hand to give out information and answer questions.

Thanks to the efforts of residents Richard Bosch and Janet Bebb, and Board member Michelle Gar-land, a proposal has been made to construct a wading pool at the City Park site by the Forest Park Elementary School that can also be used by the Portland Fire Bu-reau as a water supply for fight-ing forest fires. The Board heard a presentation by Fire Inspector Mike Alderman at its December meeting, where Mike described the elements of a grant applica-tion to FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Administration) that the Fire Bureau is preparing. This grant application would be for; funding of a wading pool play structure with the capacity to hold water that can supply a heli-copter water tanker; the neces-sary water pumping system to

provide large volumes of water; the reconstruction of the play-ground site; the construction of a fire safety educational “walk through the woods” on the site. Local matching costs for the grant will be made by the land value of the park site, which would be donated to the Fire Bureau by Portland Parks and Recreation. Inspector Alderman, Mr. Bosch, Ms. Bebb, General Manager Jim Main and Mark Grumm, an as-sistant to City Commissioner Dan Saltzmann, met just before the December Board meeting to discuss the project and all of the City representatives agreed that the project would benefit many people and endorsed it. The Board of Directors voted to ap-


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ticipate, will take the efforts of many individuals. One of our volunteers is Linda Collier, a 2006 Company Advi-sor for YEBW and a member of The University of Portland National Alumni Board. Linda tells of her involvement saying, "I am inspired and extremely hopeful for the future of our youth after spending just one week guiding and mentoring a company through the program. Together we learned, ques-tioned, and discovered the world of business and entrepreneurship. YEBW opens minds and broadens perspec-tives." If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity for a high school student, to volunteer your time or contribute to the fundraising efforts please contact Maurissa Fisher 503.330.5012 or Jim Berchtold (Forest Heights Home Owners Asso-ciation Treasurer) 503.310.0805. Also, we encourage you to visit www.yebw.org. Submitted by: Maurissa Fisher Submitted by: Maurissa Fisher Submitted by: Maurissa Fisher Submitted by: Maurissa Fisher

Many of us remember your first ex-perience with success? Maybe it was your first paper route…or your first job at the ice cream shop. Or it could have been when an educator or men-tor believed in you. These moments are pivotal in the lives of young peo-ple. We see all the new technological advancements and opportunities available to them and think, “Wow, “Wow, “Wow, “Wow, they’re going to do great things for they’re going to do great things for they’re going to do great things for they’re going to do great things for this world.”this world.”this world.”this world.” And as caring members of the community we want to do what we can to make sure they’re prepared. So we help them with their homework, keep an eye on their marks, encour-age them in their athletic and artistic pursuits... but to get a REAL edge, but to get a REAL edge, but to get a REAL edge, but to get a REAL edge, they need REALthey need REALthey need REALthey need REAL----LIFE knowLIFE knowLIFE knowLIFE know----how.how.how.how. Whether students continue on to higher education or choose to launch in to their respective careers, real life know how is vital to their success. Young Entrepreneurs Business Week (YEBW) is an investment that will pay dividends for the rest of a student’s life! ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS currently in grades 9-12 are eligible to

attend YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS BUSINESS WEEK. Greg Petrossian of Greg Petrossian of Greg Petrossian of Greg Petrossian of Sunset High School wrote, “YEBW Sunset High School wrote, “YEBW Sunset High School wrote, “YEBW Sunset High School wrote, “YEBW has really opened a new door for me has really opened a new door for me has really opened a new door for me has really opened a new door for me and given me total confidence in and given me total confidence in and given me total confidence in and given me total confidence in investing and entrepreneurship.”investing and entrepreneurship.”investing and entrepreneurship.”investing and entrepreneurship.” Students will spend a week at THE UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND while learning the skills and mindset nec-essary for success in life. Students will manage a simulated business for a week, meet new friends from across the state, meet and network with successful business men and women in preparation for their fu-ture, and get a preview of college life for one week. Alex Riley of Lincoln Alex Riley of Lincoln Alex Riley of Lincoln Alex Riley of Lincoln High School tells others, “This pro-High School tells others, “This pro-High School tells others, “This pro-High School tells others, “This pro-gram was especially valuable to me gram was especially valuable to me gram was especially valuable to me gram was especially valuable to me because I have a strong interest in because I have a strong interest in because I have a strong interest in because I have a strong interest in finance and also eventually starting finance and also eventually starting finance and also eventually starting finance and also eventually starting my own business.”my own business.”my own business.”my own business.” YEBW is beginning preparation for next summer’s program, which will be July 15th-21st at The University of Portland. Ensuring that every eager student has the opportunity to par-


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is a hazard where it stands in the common area, an application can be made to the FHHOA for re-moval. The FHHOA will visit the tree and make a determination as to whether the tree should come down. Trees considered hazardous on private property must be submitted to the Archi-tectural Review Committee for approval before they may be re-moved.

During the annual December wind storms, minimal damage was experienced in Forest Heights. A minor amount of flooding and some toppled trees were observed, but no reports of serious damage were received. Residents are reminded that when portions of common area trees fall on private property, the property owner is responsible for

clean up of his or her property. Because virtually all Forest Heights common area is envi-ronmentally protected, the FHHOA will leave the fallen trees and branches untouched on the common area. Trees may not be removed prior to a storm be-cause someone thinks the tree may blow down onto their house. If someone feels a tree

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Calendars!!!Calendars!!!Calendars!!!Calendars!!! The Forest Heights HOA C o m m u n i t y O u t r e a c h Committee is planning a fun event for early 2007.

First come first serve. To reserve your spot, Email: [email protected]

What: “Beat the Winter Blues" Dinner Dance

When: Saturday, February 24, 2007 (6pm—11pm)

Where: Embassy Suites (downtown) ballroom

Who: Forest Heights residents & guests

(Singles or Couples are welcome!) Format: Romantic/ Adults Only/Semi-formal

Sit-Down Dinner

Live Dance Band Professional ballroom dancing instruction & demonstration

(Yes, you, too, can dance like the stars!)

Cost: $60 per ticket purchase before Feb. 1st, 07 and $70 per ticket purchase after Feb. 1st.

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6:30am and 9:00am and again between 4:30pm and 6:30pm. The Board is looking at all transit alternatives. The Board continues to discuss options with Tri Met, but Tri Met has not been very encour-aging about extending bus service into Forest Heights. The Board hosted a holiday recep-tion in December and is working on the Gala, “Beat The Winter Blues” Dinner & Dance on Febru-ary 24. Invitations have been sent. The Board is making plans for the Annual Meeting on May 6, 2007. This will be held inside and outside the Forest Park Elemen-tary School, with lots of activities for all ages, refreshments, and a fun atmosphere, to make the chore of attending and voting at the annual meeting a pleasant event for all.

At its December meeting, the Board approved two resolutions regarding reserve funds in Forest Heights. The first resolution re-named the three current reserve funds to make them conform to the names given to required re-serve funds by the CC&R’s. These funds are: the Common Property Reserve Fund, which provides re-placement funds for common property items that wear out; the Private Street Reserve Fund, which provides funds for maintenance and repair of the streets owned by the FHHOA; the Maintenance and Operations Reserve Fund, which combines reserve funds for contin-gencies and for replacement of items not included in the common property fund. Reserve Fund con-tributions are budgeted each year in the Operating Budget. Funds for the Private Street Reserve Fund

come from assessments to all properties which border on and use a private street. The second resolution authorized the initial funding of the Mainte-nance and Operations Reserve Fund; funds not currently dedi-cated to a reserve fund will be transferred to the new fund. In addition, the resolution calls for net income at the end of each fiscal year to be transferred to the Maintenance and Operations Fund. The fund can be applied each year to projects on the Mas-ter Plan priority list. The Board is studying the Bus sys-tem, to determine the most effec-tive use of funds while meeting the transit needs of residents. Most ridership on the Forest Heights shuttle occurs between

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Looking ahead to 2007 …Looking ahead to 2007 …Looking ahead to 2007 …Looking ahead to 2007 … The Community Outreach Com-mittee has planned a new, excit-ing, FUN event for early 2007. Our first annual “Beat the Winter Blues” Dinner & Dance is sched-uled for Saturday, February24th at the Embassy Suites Downtown Portland. This romantic/adults only/semi-formal event is open to Forest Heights residents & their guests. Both singles and couples are welcome! This gala evening out provides a GREAT opportunity for adults in our community to not only “beat the winter blues” but also get to know their neighbors. The price of a ticket ($60 before February 1st and $70 after February 1st) includes a cash bar/social hour, elegant sit-down dinner, fabulous live dance band (“DesignDesignDesignDesign”), AND profes-sional dance instruction & dem-onstration by Wayne Herendeen of Ballroom Parkrose. If you’ve never tried the Salsa, here’s your chance! Ticket reservations are being taken at the HOA office. Space is limited to 220 guests and tickets are selling fast! Don’t miss out!

The Community Outreach Com-mittee enjoyed putting together a fun-filled calendar of social events for our community in 2006. After several year’s ab-sence, our Easter Egg Hunt hopped back into existence in April. Although the weather was stormy, the Easter Bunny made his appearance and thrilled the boys and girls who braved the rain. The hot chocolate and Krispy Kreme donuts were a big hit with adults and children alike. On the third weekend in May we held our 2nd Annual Forest Heights Garage Sale hosting throngs of happy shoppers from within and outside our neighbor-hood. The Village Center tenants helped create the party atmos-phere which made for a well-attended sale. Our popular Fourth of July Parade and Picnic begins each year at Forest Park Elementary, our neighborhood school. The Port-land Firefighters and the Pat O’Neal band lead the parade of decorated bikes, trikes and wag-ons down to Mill Pond Park for a

delicious traditional Fourth of July barbecue. Over 1,800 friends and neighbors attended this holiday event. Our 3rd An-nual Octoberfest celebrates the end of summer with German food and the Oompah Band as well as games for the kids. This year our entertainment included a gymnastic demonstration from the Oregon Gymnastics Acad-emy. A special thanks to the three dads who helped out at the rock wall. We especially ap-preciate Full Sail Brewing, which provides beer for both the Fourth of July and the October-fest each year. Thank you so much for your huge contribution! The Community Outreach Com-mittee wants YOU! Anyone with comments on these events or suggestions for future events is welcome to attend our lively meetings on the last Wednesday of each month at our neighbor-hood Starbucks at 6:30pm. Please contact Michelle McGil-livray @ 297-7262 or [email protected] .

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Community Outreach Committee Calendar of Events 2007

DATE TIME EVENT

February 24, Saturday 6pm to 11:30pm “Beat The Winter Blues”-Dinner & Dance

April 7, Saturday TBA Easter Egg Hunt

May 6, Sunday 2pm to 5pm Annual Meeting @ Forest Park Elementary

May 19, Saturday TBA 3rd Annual Garage Sale

July 4, Wednesday TBA 4th of July—Picnic and Parade

September 9, Sunday TBA Oktoberfest @ Mill Pond Park

October 31, Wednesday TBA Halloween @ The Village Center

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and composition roofs have simi-lar issues with moss and fungus growth and debris. The bottom line is that proper roof mainte-nance in Oregon pays off to the home owner. If your cedar roof needs replace-ment, always demand 100% ver-tical grain, pretreated shakes with either a 30yr or 50yr war-ranty. The underlayment should be a synthetic, breathable, one-way membrane and the shakes should be held on with stainless steel fasteners, and all pipe flashings should be made of lead. By following these stan-dards, you will have a great look-ing, maintenance free, long last-ing roofing system. If you’re in a high wind area, seriously con-sider a storm guard membrane under the perimeter of your roof-ing material to keep wind driven rain out. Our thanks to Patrick Morin, President Our thanks to Patrick Morin, President Our thanks to Patrick Morin, President Our thanks to Patrick Morin, President & Founder of Roof Life of Oregon, for & Founder of Roof Life of Oregon, for & Founder of Roof Life of Oregon, for & Founder of Roof Life of Oregon, for this article. You can contact Roof Life at this article. You can contact Roof Life at this article. You can contact Roof Life at this article. You can contact Roof Life at (503) 925(503) 925(503) 925(503) 925----0125.0125.0125.0125.

Did you know that the cost to re-place the average roof in Forest Heights could reach $30,000? Most of the homes in Forest Heights have either a cedar shake or tile roof. The roof origi-nally put on your home was cho-sen by your builder, based on his or her criteria for roofs. Grades of materials and detailing in instal-lation can vary from roof to roof. This is where good roof mainte-nance come in. You want your investment to look good, work right, last as long as possible, and bring you peace of mind. While tile roofs have a long life expectancy, a cedar roof will need to be replaced every 15 years without maintenance; how-ever, it will last 30+ years if maintained correctly. By having your roof inspected, repaired and treated correctly using a no pres-sure wash preservative, you will get maximum performance out of your roof.

Western Oregon has a unique blend of rain, wind, sun and heat, all of which provide an ex-treme test for roof material. A cedar shake roof is considered one of the toughest roofs around. It will, however, respond to Oregon’s weather conditions by developing erosion holes, cracks over cracks, and some-times losing shakes. These con-ditions expose the felt paper, which will soon leak if not cor-rected. For a homeowner with trees around the roof, keeping the buildup of tree debris off of the roof is an important step in helping it to remain healthy. Environmental pressures can be curtailed with proper mainte-nance. Black-rot-fungus and moss love to grow on all types of roofing. This growth on un-treated wood is at least 50% re-sponsible for the premature degradation of your roof. Wood quality represents 35% and the last 15% is natural wear and tear due to aging. Cedar, tile

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When your pet receives the “call of nature”, do you find yourself looking for the nearest Mutt Mitt

dispenser or perhaps just hope no one is looking and move on quickly?

Mutt Mitts are now available at the FHHOA office. These are the same Mutt Mitts seen around

Forest Heights.


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One place I worked had a few simple rules: If you turn it on, turn it off; if you unlock it, lock it; if you open it, close it; if you use it, put it back; if you make a mess, clean it up so that it’s cleaner than when you arrived. While these rules weren’t new to me, they were a good reminder of being respectful of both the facili-ties as well as other people who would use them after me. I’ve brought them along in life, and invite everyone to live by them as well. We have trash receptacles near many trailheads; if you’re consuming food or drink along a trail or in the park, please be sure to carry your trash to one of them, or take it home with you.

One of the outstanding features of Forest Heights is our system of trails. Our maintenance staff works on trail projects through-out the year. Currently, they are working on an addition to the sys-tem that would connect the Wet-lands Trail to the Creekside de-velopment along NW Miller Rd. Last year, they worked on the slide area along the Sword Fern Trail, and re-routed parts of two other trails. In between times, they worked on keeping black-berries cut back from the trails, and taking care of other needed maintenance. Walking the trail system is amaz-ing! A few steps back from the road takes you from the city into

the forest, complete with birds chirping, brooks babbling, breezes blowing, and an amaz-ing array of trees and plants. A less desirable aspect to the trail system is the fact that some people have been trying to “recycle” food and drink contain-ers along the trails. Sometimes items are dropped on or by the trail, other times it looks like they have been thrown into the bushes. Some creeks have con-tainers and debris caught in the stream bank foliage. Unfortu-nately, these items don’t decom-pose very quickly, and spoil the experience of nature for others.


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The Community Outreach Committee is working on the first annual “Beat The Winter Blues” Dinner Dance, scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 24, 2007. The event is being held at Embassy Suites Downtown Portland, with social hour be-ginning at 6:30pm and dancing from 8-11 pm. The Committee has engaged a great band, “Design”, “Design”, “Design”, “Design”, which will provide music and enter-tainment. This will be a gala evening, with lots of excitement and fun for adults in our commu-nity and an opportunity to get to know our neighbors better! Check the band out on their website: www.designband.com . Ticket reser-vations are being taken at the HOA office at $60 per person. After February 1, 2007, the price will go to $70 per person. The ticket in-cludes cash bar, dinner, free dance lessons, dancing, entertainment by Design and special prizes. Get your tickets now as space is limited

to 220 guests. Singles or Couples are welcome!!!!


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and for minimizing damage to the tree. Loppers and hand pruners are designed to be sharpened on only one side of the blade. This is accom-plished quickly and easily with the use of a simple hand file that should be kept handy for occasional touch-ups. Winter is the best time to do this work simply because it is so much easier to see what you have to work with when the leaves are gone. One possible drawback however, is that new spring growth may be even more vigorous than before. Re-member, the same root system is still there to feed a now-reduced crown. Mid to late summer can be a good time to prune in order to minimize future growth. With the spring flush of new growth past, reducing the amount of foliage at this time of year also reduces "food" production and storage for next year. Root pruning of trees to slow growth and prevent damage to structures or surfaces may be an option. For this or other tree work beyond your reach or abil-ity, contact a certified arborist. Our thanks to Randy McManus, CLP Our thanks to Randy McManus, CLP Our thanks to Randy McManus, CLP Our thanks to Randy McManus, CLP ---- Willamette Landscape ServicesWillamette Landscape ServicesWillamette Landscape ServicesWillamette Landscape Services, Inc.

Good pruning is often important for extending the useful life of landscape trees. With a basic understanding of pruning do's and don'ts, a little winter work can be applied to accomplish an overall reduction in size or spread when necessitated by space limitations. Additionally, the removal of weak branches, and the thinning of densely-branched tree crowns reduces winter storm damage and im-proves light penetration and air circulation. In order to understand how to accomplish your pruning goal, it is important to visualize how the tree is going to respond when it begins growing again next season. Any tree will al-most always respond with at least two shoots from just be-low your cut if you prune a twig or branch anywhere along mid-stem. This would only contrib-ute to the tree becoming thicker and more shrub-like. There-fore, you will almost always want to locate pruning cuts ei-ther where the branch/twig originates, or just above a set of existing lateral branches that you want to take the tree back to. This way you'll keep a more open, natural form. Select branches that grow at 30-45 degrees from horizontal

for a strong branch structure. Remove all other limbs that crowd the most desirable "keepers". You want to create a little open space around each remaining branch. Re-move dead twigs, then finish with a minimum amount of shaping (applying the above-described principles.) Make pruning cuts flush (little or no stub) when using hand pruners. Branches large enough to require lopper work or saw cuts usually have a small swelling at the base that should be left on the tree to speed healing. When sawing a medium to large branch you run the risk of having the branch fall and tear additional bark and wood as you cut. To avoid this, re-move the branch in stages so that you will just have a short 6-12" stub to remove with a final cut. For ladder work, use only three-legged "orchard" ladders for stability on uneven sur-faces. Do not use a steplad-der because of the instability of four legs in almost any loca-tion where trees are found. Sharp tools are very important, both for making the job easier

PIANO LESSONSPIANO LESSONSPIANO LESSONSPIANO LESSONS

Lydia Andreeva - Master of Music in Piano Performance Forest Heights Village Center

$20 per ½ hour 503.292.6868


FOR RENT SKI HOOD -- COLLINS LAKE RESORT -- New sleeps 8 3BR, 2.5BATH, 2CAR garage, pools, spa, hot tub , trails 4 seasons—ski, hike, fish, boat, snowmobile. Friends and family rate to FHHOA RESIDENTS mentioning this ad. LOREN HOTCHKISS 503-291-9822 [email protected]

FOR RENT Eagle Crest Chalet for Rent. 3 bedroom, Two Bath, large deck to BBQ and relax on, access two three golf courses, putt-putt course, 4 pools, hot tubs and spray park, 3 sports centers, horseback riding, spa, and bike trails. Only rent to friends and FH neighbors. Call Karen at 503-297-9424.

FOR RENT COLLINS LAKE RESORT – New, sleeps 10, pool, spa, hot tub, Mt. Bike, hike, swim fish. Only 1 hour from Portland. Call Katy Marcy 503-297-5921

VACATION HOME FOR RENT SUNRIVER-Luxury 3300 sq. ft., 1 level, 5 br-3 masters/4 ba located across from river and within walking distance to North pool/Woodlands golf course. Completely redone in 2006. Granite countertops, light and bright open floor plan, pool table, foosball, basketball, hot tub, bikes, baby necessities, free wireless high-speed internet. Perfect for family reunions, corporate retreats and multi-family vacations. Go to www.sr-sunset.com/virginiarail.htm for vir-tual tour. Special rates for FH residents. Call Dayna at 503-887-7440 or [email protected]

FOR RENT Seaside Cottage-2 bedroom & 1 bath, steps to ocean on quiet North end of town. Convenient walk or bike to town on prom and close proximity to shops and other coastal towns. $150 per night/Sleeps 6 people. Available for nightly or weekly rental. Please call Brad Carnese @ 503-504-0102.

NEED A BABYSITTER? Experienced mom, raised 4 grown children. Looking to keep busy now that the kids are all grown. Ref. available. 503.384.0346

BLACK BUTTE CABIN FOR RENT 3 bedroom 2 1/2 bath 1700 cozy sq. ft. Close to 2 pools, on a quiet street. 2 Queen bedrooms with own bath, Bunk room, hide a bed. Golf, Hiking, Bikes, Swimming, Relaxing. $160/night-winter, $220/night-summer, 1 week mini-mum. If interested please call Lois Gearhart 503 292-0852 or John Patridge 503 296-6768. Only rent to FH neighbors and friends!

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Sunset Shopping Center~~~~13410 NW Cornell Road

503-526-2052 M-F 9-7, Sat 9-5

Walk-ins welcome!

Wish You Were Two? Need another right or left hand? I am who you need. Will do any errands (i.e. pickup dry cleaning, grocery, and light cleaning). Allow me to help you, Please contact Sandy @ 503-807-6775 or 503-645-5069

CHINESE IMMERSION Are you interested in having your child learn Chinese at school? If so, please join the families who are working on adding a Chinese immersion program to Portland public schools on the west side of Portland. Please show your sup-port by visiting their website: http://chinese.weareahappyfamily.com

TWO BROTHERS PET AND PLANT SITTING We will visit, feed and care for your pets and plants while you are away. We are two middle school-aged brothers who live in Forest Heights and have over two years experience in pet sitting and plant watering. Cats, dogs, rodents, birds, rhododendrons and philodendrons—we take terrific care of them all! Gabe and Hayden, 503-296-9165

PET/HOUSE SITTING & DOGWALKING I will walk your dog, water plants' check your mail and take care of pets when you need it:) I am a 11 years old with over 8 years of experience around all different types of pets. I also like plants as we have many. Just call (503)-384-0101. and ask for Emily.

YOUTH SKI GEAR FOR SALE K2 Public Enemy Juvy Twin Tipped Freestyle Skis, 140 cm with Look bindings $150. + Salomon Park skiboots Y/W, size 7 1/2 $75. All gently used for one season. Call Joey @ 503-291-1480

Fun, fit, and fabulous Fun, fit, and fabulous Fun, fit, and fabulous Fun, fit, and fabulous cooking classes. Learn how to create your favorite Thai

dishes. Small, hands-on classes. 503-407-5964.

BABY BASSINET NEEDED New baby will arrive in Jan. Need something mobile, i.e. can bring new baby from room to room, so mom can do something when baby sleeps. Bassinet is good, or maybe a basket or cradle, either has wheels, or easy to lift, rocking function is not necessary. Call Lillian at 503.432.8476. Thanks

We are on the web:

www.fhhoa.com

2033 NW Miller Road Portland, Oregon 97229 tel: 503.297.9400 fax: 503.297.9408 www.fhhoa.com email: [email protected]

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Jim BerchtoldJim BerchtoldJim BerchtoldJim Berchtold

John CosticJohn CosticJohn CosticJohn Costic

Michelle GarlandMichelle GarlandMichelle GarlandMichelle Garland

Bill GilmoreBill GilmoreBill GilmoreBill Gilmore

Mike GoodlettMike GoodlettMike GoodlettMike Goodlett

David HooffDavid HooffDavid HooffDavid Hooff

Patrick JonesPatrick JonesPatrick JonesPatrick Jones

Mary ShuhertMary ShuhertMary ShuhertMary Shuhert

Jim Main, General ManagerJim Main, General ManagerJim Main, General ManagerJim Main, General Manager

Information and requests for the Board should be mailed to the Association Office at: 2033 NW Miller Road Portland, Oregon 97229 tel: 503.297.9400 fax: 503.297.9408 www.fhhoa.com email: [email protected]

FOREST HEIGHTS SAFETY PATROL: 503-846-9607

PPPPUBLICUBLICUBLICUBLIC S S S SERVICEERVICEERVICEERVICE C C C CONTACTSONTACTSONTACTSONTACTS::::

Noise ControlNoise ControlNoise ControlNoise Control

City of Portland: (503) 823-7350

Abandoned VehiclesAbandoned VehiclesAbandoned VehiclesAbandoned Vehicles


Clogged storm drains, public streetsClogged storm drains, public streetsClogged storm drains, public streetsClogged storm drains, public streets


Soil erosion issuesSoil erosion issuesSoil erosion issuesSoil erosion issues

City of Portland:

(503) 823-7456 (construction related)

(503) 823-6892 (non-construction related)

Street lighting problemsStreet lighting problemsStreet lighting problemsStreet lighting problems


Concerns where HOA has no jurisdictionConcerns where HOA has no jurisdictionConcerns where HOA has no jurisdictionConcerns where HOA has no jurisdiction

Portland Neighbor Mediation:

(503) 595-4890

Dogs offDogs offDogs offDogs off----leashleashleashleash

Multnomah County Animal Control:

(503) 248-3066

UUUUTILITYTILITYTILITYTILITY S S S SERVICESERVICESERVICESERVICES::::

Electricity: Electricity: Electricity: Electricity: PGE: (503) 228-6322

Natural Gas: Natural Gas: Natural Gas: Natural Gas: NW Natural: (503) 226-4211

Telephone service: Telephone service: Telephone service: Telephone service: Qwest: (800) 244-1111

Trash: Trash: Trash: Trash: Walker Garbage: (503) 626-3677

Water/Sewer: Water/Sewer: Water/Sewer: Water/Sewer: City of Portland: (503) 823-7770

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