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N E W T E N A N T A T
V I L L A G E C E N T E R FHHOA WELCOMES 1st CHOICE MARKET
B y the time this newsletter reaches you, a new tenant
in the Village Center will more than likely have opened their doors to
the Forest Heights community. For over a month we have seen a flurry of
activity in the commercial center and as the construction dust settles, we are
finally able to announce 1st
Choice Market as the newest tenant in the Village
Center moving into the vacated Quinn’s Market.
1st Choice Market is one of seven stores owned and
operated by business partners Hind Singh and Tony
Singh (no relation). While 1st Choice Market will carry
a variety of food and sundry items, they will also offer
many high-end alternatives to the traditional products
one typically finds in convenience markets.
―We realize that Forest Heights and the surrounding
community appreciate many of the products we’ve not
yet had the opportunity to sell in our other stores‖,
says Hind. Products like high end speciality beers
from Oregon breweries including Rogue, Widmer,
Full Sail, Bridgeport and Ninkasi. Additional beer
selections include European and Belgium imports like
Hoegaardern, Stella Artois, Pilsner Urquell, Paulaner
and Samuel Smith to name a few. Sierra Nevada,
New Belgium, Lagunitas, Negro Modella and many others round out an exten-
sive selection of beer.
1st Choice Market will also carry over 130 varieties of wine ranging in price from
under $10 and up to $50 per bottle. Labels include Columbia Crest, Chateau St.
Michelle, Mondori, Lincourt, St. Francis, Erath, Joel Gott, Laforet, Monte Antico,
pinnacle press NEWS AT FOREST HEIGHTS
SEPTEMBER•2010
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New Tenant at
The Village Center
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International Fall Festival 3
Ask the Manager:
Completion of Lot 265
4
FHHOA Board Seeking
Input on Mill Pond
5
Budget and Finance
Mid Year Report
6-7
Upcoming Community
Events
8
Fall Community Garage Sale 9
Your Neighbor’s Voice:
Help Restore Our Natural
Areas
10-11
Letter from Forest Park
Elementary Principal
Kimberly Matier
12
Reminder: Lincoln High
School Bus Stop Change
13
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Fonseca and Croft ports and
Bollinger, Malibran and Martini &
Rossi champagnes. Additionally,
1st Choice Market will special
order wine(s) by the case for
consumers.
In addition to commercially
popular items such as soft
drinks, snack items and candy,
1st Choice Market will also offer
popular organic choices includ-
ing juices from the Odwalla and
Naked brands, European choco-
lates, ready-made salads and
sandwiches, dairy items, and
healthy snack foods from Kashi,
Kind, PowerBar and NutriGrain.
According to Hind, ―Our business
is about serving the community.
We want to work with this com-
munity to make sure that the
products we offer really cater to
the tastes of Forest Heights resi-
dents. Please tell us what you’d
like to see in our store‖.
1st Choice Market owners Hind
and Tony met over 8 years ago
while attending a conference on
customer service sponsored by
Chevron. The two partnered in
2002 creating TRIO Investments,
LLC with the purchase of a mar-
ket in Vancouver, Washington.
Subsequent expansion of the
business led to the opening of
six additional markets in the
Vancouver/Camas area, includ-
ing the historical Fern Prairie
Market. Another 1st Choice Mar-
ket is opening in West Linn this
fall as well as an additional store
in the Vancouver/Camas area.
Hind, a native of India, moved to
the United States 18 years ago
with a degree in Agriculture and
Economics. He is married and
has two children. Tony, formerly
a technical writer with Sun Micro-
systems, is also married with two
children.
A grand opening is planned later
this fall, but don’t wait, stop by
today and see what First Choice
Market has to offer!
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 | 2010
Eric Butterfield—President
Michael Fletcher—Vice President
Sherrill Corbett—Secretary
Ric Barton—Treasurer
Stuart Roberts
Mark Sanzone
Joseph Schutz
Association Staff
Stephen K. Herr—General Manager
email: [email protected]
Sharon Aiger—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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I N T E R N A T I O N A L F A L L F E S T I V A L
P lease join us for the Third
Annual International Fall
Festival where you can
enjoy sampling food from around
the world while getting to know
the folks who live right here in
Forest Heights.
This year’s festival will showcase
food from five cultures including
Germany, Hawai’i, India, Italy
and Thailand.
In addition to a broad selection
of authentic foods, we also have
a variety of entertainment lined
up this year including an Oom-
Pah Band, Polynesian and Hula
Dancers, Traditional Indian and
Bollywood Dancers and Thai
Children’s Dancing. Also lined up
to perform are the wonderful
puppeteers from Dragon Theatre
Puppets, plus a juggling act and
workshop.
Weather you are young,
not-so-young or somewhere in
between, there is definitely
something for everyone at this
years International Fall Festival.
Admission tickets for the festival
will be mailed to your homes.
Please remember tickets are
required to get into the event.
We hope to see you on the 11th!
Germany
Kam & Kam Catering
Oom-Pah Band
Hawai’i
Ohana’s Hawaiian Restaurant
Polynesian & Hula Dance
India
Swagat Restaurant
Bollywood & Bhangra Dance
Italy
Ernesto’s Restaurant
Juggler & Puppet Show
Thailand
ZAB Thai Restaurant
Thai Bees Children’s Dance
Date: Saturday, September 11th
Time: 4:30—7:30 pm
Location: Mill Pond Park
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T he landscape design of
lot 265 contemplated that
this area would become
a small neighborhood park. The
association has come up with
several names for this area;
however no decision has been
made. This would be an excellent
opportunity to solicit community
input for a name. Here are the
suggested names so far:
• Murdock Vista Park
• Estates Park
• Park 265
Please respond with your
vote or suggested name by
September 11th. You can
submit your response online
here, or by e-mailing us at:
[email protected]. You can
also call us (503) 297-9400 or
drop by the Forest Heights tent at
the Annual International Fall
Food Festival and register your
vote. The board will review your
suggestions and decide upon a
final name for the park at the
September board meeting.
Thank you for your participation
in naming this park.
ASK THE MANAGER “I see that the landscaping on Lot 265 is
complete; do we have a name for this newly
landscaped area? Does the association
consider it a park since it has benches?” Are you curious about things
going on in our community?
Do you ever wonder about
something you see while
walking or driving through
our neighborhood? Do you
have questions about issues
that impact Forest Heights?
Here’s your opportunity to get
some answers! Our General
Manager, Stephen Herr, will
answer your questions about
Forest Heights each month in
this article.
If you are wondering about
something, chances are others
in our community are curious
about the same thing, so do us
all a favor and send in your
questions. If Manager Herr
can’t answer the question,
he’ll find someone who can!
Please email your questions to
[email protected] with
“Ask the Manager” in the
subject line. Questions received
by the 10th of each month will
be answered in the newsletter
the following month.
Quote of the Month
One of the secrets of life is to keep
our intellectual curiosity acute.
- William Lyon Phelps ―
―
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M ill Pond is in need of immediate repair.
Over the years, the pond has filled up
with a large amount of sediment and
due to the age of the pond and deferred mainte-
nance of the pond facilities, the following compo-
nents of Mill Pond have failed or need immediate
remediation; the pond, weir, pond retention wall,
and pond aerators. Mill Pond was last dredged in
1996. Since 1996 no additional remediation work
has been performed on the pond.
A dredging of the pond was initially scheduled for
this summer, but the board delayed the decision
to make certain that it had carefully reviewed all
plausible options.
The board has determined that a possible
alternative to dredging may be to convert Mill
Pond into natural wetlands. After a comprehensive
estimated cost analysis (by association consult-
ants) the cost to dredge the pond is estimated at
approximately $630,000 and the cost to convert
the pond into natural wetlands is estimated at
approximately $556,000. Neither option requires
a special assessment. The association has a
contingency fund available to cover the cost of
either proposal. Since the neighborhood is nearly
fully built out (and thus less run-off into the pond),
it is estimated that if the dredging route is chosen,
the next dredging will not need to occur for 20 to
30 years.
From December 2009 to March 2010 the front
page article in our newsletter outlined the chronol-
ogy of the pond, reviewed habitat studies, profes-
sional reports on the condition of the pond, and
concluded with the General Manager’s recom-
mendation. The General Manager believes that
dredging the pond is in the best interest of Forest
Heights, and accordingly recommends that we
move forward with dredging the pond (the actual
dredging would occur sometime next year).
Before the board makes a decision on this impor-
tant matter, it would appreciate your input. Would
you prefer to dredge the pond and return the pond
to a much healthier and more aesthetic state, or
would you prefer to convert the pond into a wet-
land.
Thank you for your input. The board appreciates
your participation as they prepare for their final
decision on this important community matter.
Please voice your preference below
by placing a (x) in the appropriate
box below and returning this form
by September 10th
to the association office.
You may also click here to submit your
preference online.
Dredge Mill Pond - Restore Mill
Pond as a body of water
Convert Mill Pond to a Wetlands
FHHOA BOARD SEEKS COMMUNITY INPUT REGARDING MILL POND
T he Budget and Finance
committee met on August 3rd
to review, among other items,
the association’s second quarter
financial results relative to our 2010
operating budget. On a quarterly
basis, the committee reviews the
association’s financial statements
and compares the year-to-date
actual results against the current
year’s budget. This periodic review
process allows the committee the
opportunity to identify trends and
variances and make recommenda-
tions to management and/or the
board regarding any corrective
actions. This timely and proactive
approach combined with the ongo-
ing oversight of association man-
agement helps to maintain revenues
and keep expenses in check.
During our 2010 budgeting process,
in third quarter 2009, the committee
was concerned about the potential
impact of additional home foreclo-
sures, weakness in the housing
market and high unemployment
on our homeowner’s ability to pay
dues. The budget forecast was
constructed with these looming
concerns in mind to be conservative
relative to our anticipated revenues
and expenses. Upon the Budget
and Finance committee’s August
B U D G E T A N D F I N A N C E C O M M I T T E E M I D Y E A R F I N A N C I A L R E P O R T
review of the 2010 year-to-date
financial results, we are pleased
to report that as of June 30th, our
operating revenues have exceeded
budget forecasts by over $17,000
and our expenses are approxi-
mately $29,000 under budget,
resulting in a positive variance
of over $46,000. A portion of these
positive variances can be attrib-
uted to timing; however, we experi-
enced reductions in bad debts and
consulting fees due to the updated
collection policies and ongoing
delinquent account monitoring and
follow ups.
As mentioned, the committee
has a heightened awareness of
the timeliness of homeowner dues
collections, or lack thereof. Upon
review of our June 30th accounts
receivable, relative to 2009, we are
trending in a positive direction. The
number of past due accounts has
declined from 18% in 2009 to
16% in 2010 which equates to
an improvement of $28,000.
Additionally, the number of
accounts in collection has declined
from 21 in 2009 to 16 in 2010.
Whether or not this ―trend‖ is
sustainable remains to be seen;
however, it is safe to say that the
association’s active monitoring
of late accounts, early homeowner
contact and accommodating credit
terms are contributing to these
possible outcomes.
Additional measures are constantly
under way to identify means to
reduce expenses and increase
revenues. For instance, on the
expense side of the equation,
management has recently
completed a cost benefit analysis
of our current banking and invest-
ment relationships relative to
alternate suitors. As part of this
process, five financial institutions,
which specialize in homeowner
associations, were identified,
ranked and compared ―side by
side‖. Association management
presented its findings to the
Budget and Finance committee
at the August 16th meeting and
the results were compelling. The
analysis indicates there are signifi-
cant cost savings to be realized
and additional service offerings
available to broaden payment
methods, improve processing while
increasing staff efficiencies. This
process, like others the committee
becomes involved with, are me-
thodical but deliberate as Budget
and Finance works closely with
management to identify ways to
maintain and/or improve our finan-
cial strength.
Looking forward, the Budget and
Finance committee will over the
next two months draft the associa-
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reporting streetlight issues to report a streetlight outage or an on/off cycling issue, please email
the FHHOA office at: [email protected] or call 503.297.9400
tion’s 2011 operating and reserve
budget. As part of this process,
the committee will review individ-
ual committee requests, update
the reserve study, and estimate
third quarter financial results. We
will use this information to craft
the 2011 budget for presentation
to the Board of Directors in early
November. Based on the com-
mittee’s recommendation and the
board’s final modifications, the
Forest Heights Board of Directors
will approve and adopt the 2011
operating and reserve budget by
late November.
The committee recognizes the
importance of continuing to
strengthen our team to address
the economic challenges of 2011
and beyond. Therefore, the
Budget and Finance Committee
is currently seeking additional
knowledgeable prospective
members to complement our
team. Members of the committee
will be available to discuss your
potential involvement at the For-
est Heights tent during the Sep-
tember 11th International Fall
Festival.
If you have comments or ques-
tions, or you would like to be-
come a member, please contact
your FHHOA General Manager,
Stephen Herr or Budget and
Finance Chairman, Donald
Bielen through email at:
~ Donald Bielen MBA, CFPO
Budget and Finance Committee Chair ~
When reporting a street
light issue, please provide
the FHHOA office with the
following information:
• Nearest address to
streetlight pole – or
the best description
possible
• Confirm whether light
is out completely or
cycling on and off
• For ease of identifi-
cation, we request
that a ribbon be tied
to the pole at eye
level. This ribbon
will be removed and
discarded when the
streetlight is fixed.
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B U D G E T A N D F I N A N C E C O M M I T T E E M I D Y E A R F I N A N C I A L R E P O R T
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Back-to-School
Tuesday, September 7th
Location: Forest Park
Elementary
International Fall Festival
Saturday, September 11th
Time: 4:30 pm—7:30 pm
Location: Mill Pond Park
See page 9
Fall Community Garage Sale
Saturday, October 9th
Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Location: Forest Heights
Neighborhood
Sign up online!
Upcoming
Community
Events
Featured community member
Did you just learn that your next door neighbor
spends their vacation time doing aid work in
impoverished countries? What do you know
about the artist down the street? Or the couple in
the next block who has a fantastic garden? We’d
like to know more about the wonderful community
members that make up Forest Heights and are
asking for your help. The Forest Heights Home-
owners Association is sponsoring an open call for
nominations for Featured Community Members.
Drop us a line and tell us about the community
members who bring something exciting to your
life, or who have taught you something new
about the world. The association will feature
these community members in the monthly
newsletter. Email your submissions to:
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F A L L C O M M U N I T Y
G A R A G E S A L E
WHEN: Saturday, October 9, 2010
TIME: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Every year, the Forest Heights Homeowners Association
sponsors two community-wide garage sales (spring and fall).
This year, the fall garage sale will be on Saturday, October
9th. Would you like to participate in the fall garage sale? If so,
you will need to sign up online by October 2nd.
Here is what the association provides:
Advertising in local newspapers
Signage in the neighborhood for the sale
Maps for shoppers with addresses of participating homes
(you must be registered by October 2nd in order for your
home to appear on the participating homes map)
Balloons for your home so shoppers can easily identify
that you are participating in the sale
Pick-up of your unsold garage sale items by the ARC
(sorry, no furniture or large household appliances) on
Monday, October 11th, 2010. Pick-ups start at 8:00 am
October 9th
Sign up here to
participate in the
fall garage sale!
REMEMBER: You must be
registered online no later
than October 2nd in order
to be listed on the map and
to have ARC pick up your
unsold items.
Tips for a successful garage sale
• Combine sale items in one location with your neighbors
• Highlight kid-related items in the participating homes’ list
• Start collecting shopping bags & boxes for your shoppers
• Make sure you have old newspaper on hand to wrap glassware
• Do not price your items too high
D o you love walking our
neighborhood trails here
in Forest Heights? Do
you enjoy our natural areas and
green space? If so, here’s your
chance to help make these
areas healthier.
The G2 Committee
has been working
with the West Mult-
nomah Soil and Water
Conservation District
(WMSWCD) to assess
and improve the
condition of the natural areas
in Forest Heights. Here is an
overview of the work so far and
an opportunity for you to help.
State Of The Natural Areas
Natural areas that have not been
disturbed by development are in
good shape. However, many of
the stream corridors in Forest
Heights have been disturbed
and need to be restored to
remain healthy thriving green
spaces. When our community
was developed, the natural
vegetation along our stream
corridors was removed to
construct storm water and
sewer pipes and many of our
trails. This disturbance has
allowed non-native and invasive
plants to come in. Over the
years, the grounds crew has
planted some trees and shrubs,
but a more rigorous effort is
necessary to
keep these areas
vibrant and to
stay ahead of the
weeds.
Where to start?
Forest Heights
has 200 acres
of natural area. About a quarter
of that land is in need of some
enhancement work. As you are
aware from reading the FHHOA
General Manager’s reports in
past newsletter issues, Mill
Pond’s water quality is less
than desirable. The pond suffers
primarily from too much sedi-
ment. During rain storms, land
that is not completely vegetated
and stable — especially on
steep slopes — mixes with the
rain and is carried down the
storm drains into the streams
and eventually into Mill Pond
where the water flows much
more slowly, giving the clay soil
particles a chance to fall out.
Along with that, some portions
of the stream channels are not
sufficiently vegetated and the
banks are sloughing off.
A Pilot Plan
The G2 committee has chosen
a stretch along Cedar Mill
Creek, on the Wetlands Trail,
just upstream from Mill Pond, as
a pilot planting project. This area
is overrun with invasive plants
and its banks are severely
eroded. We plan to remove the
invasive plants. Please consider
volunteering for our two work
parties: one to plant trees and
shrubs; the other, to cut willow
stakes and plant them. We will
hold these events in October or
November after enough rain has
fallen to soften the soil for plant-
ing. Staff from WMSWCD will be
on hand to train us. Over the
next two summers, we will
organize work parties to pull
invasive plants and water the
newly planted native plants
(think bucket brigade) to ensure
their survival. In the fall of 2011,
we will sow native groundcover
seed in the area.
Signs will be posted when work
begins in late August 2011. As
in all of our natural areas, it is
important for people and pets to
stay on the trails.
A T T E N T I O N A L L T H O S E W H O E N J O Y F O R E S T H E I G H T S ’ T R A I L S
Y O U R N E I G H B O R S V O I C E
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Please help us restore our natural areas
The Benefits
What will our community get
from this and similar projects?
We will get healthy natural
areas that benefit from:
1) sediment retention and
erosion control along the stream
2) better water quality in the
stream and in Mill Pond
3) improved wildlife habitat
(native plants offer the food that
animals from pollinators to deer
need)
4) improved aesthetics for
human enjoyment
5) economic savings because
maintenance activities and costs
will be lower.
The $$$
So, you’re probably wondering,
―Who’s going to pay for this?‖
Lucky for us, WMSWCD
has grants for these types of
projects. The G2 Committee is
applying for money to cover the
costs of the plants, mulch and
groundcover seed. The grant
requires a match, and that’s
where you and other residents
come in. Every volunteer hour
counts towards the match
required by the grant.
Call For Action
Be looking for notices in future
newsletters and emails with
information about volunteer sign
ups. If you want to become more
involved, please attend future
G2 Committee meetings. We
could always use a hand. If you
are in middle or high school,
think ―community volunteer
credit‖.
See you at the planting!
~ Lynn Putnam
G2 Committee Member
and Forest Heights Resident ~
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A T T E N T I O N A L L T H O S E W H O E N J O Y F O R E S T H E I G H T S ’ T R A I L S
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August 26, 2010
Dear Forest Park Community:
I am so honored to serve as the next principal of Forest Park Elementary. I am excited about
developing partnerships with teachers, parents, community members and businesses to help
our school accomplish its mission and vision. My goal is to meet all of the families and com-
munity members over the course of the year and personally introduce myself. In the mean-
time, I would like to share a little bit of my background with you.
After being born in Taipei, Taiwan, my life journey with my family included travels throughout
Europe and the United States. Once my travels were completed, I moved to Portland, Oregon
to begin a career in education. I have worked for the Portland Public School District for 12
years. In addition to my work as a school teacher, I also started a non-profit organization de-
signed to develop strategic business partnerships with classroom teachers.
After several years of teaching in the classroom, I served as an Instructional Leader assisting
teachers in data analysis, literacy development, differentiated instruction and assessment
training. Most recently, however, I served as an assistant principal to Laurelhurst K-8 school
and I am a certified trainer for the Center for Teacher Effectiveness. I have a master’s degree
in education with an emphasis in curriculum and instruction and I completed my doctoral stud-
ies in education at Oregon State University.
I am very excited about meeting all of the families and community members of Forest Park
Elementary. Please feel free to stop by and say hello. My door is always open.
Sincerely,
Kimberly Matier, PhD.
KIMBERLY MATHIER HERE
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R E M I N D E R : C H A N G E T O L I N C O L N H I G H S C H O O L B U S R O U T E
With school starting this month,
here is a reminder (reprinted from
last months newsletter) about the
change to the Lincoln High
School bus route:
Earlier this summer, a number of
students from Lincoln High
school received notice that
several bus stops (along one
particular bus route) will be
eliminated. In all, 7 of 18 stops
on bus route #144 have been
cut, affecting an estimated 29
students according to Portland
Public School (PPS) Student
Transportation Routing Manager.
The decision was made to cut
stops within 1 mile of TriMet
busses since all high school
students get a TriMet pass. By
cutting these and stops on other
routes (primarily along highway
30) the PPS District was able to
reduce the high school bus ser-
vice from 6 to 5 busses saving
the district approximately $60K
per year.
The district’s expectation is
that students affected by this
decision will walk or be taken to
a stop on the TriMet Route 50
(www.trimet.org/schedules/
r050.htm) and take the bus to
the MAX station, then ride MAX
to Lincoln.
While FHHOA encourages this
there are other options:
• Walk to a school bus stop
which is not being removed.
PPS bus drivers will not
refuse students (with Lincoln
High School ID) from getting
on even though it is not there
assigned stop. The new
PPS district bus route and
schedule is posted at the
following link:
www.pps.k12.or.us/
depts-c/bus/index.php
• Get a ride to the MAX station
and take the train to Lincoln
• Take the ECO shuttle to
the MAX station. FHHOA
considers this as the last
option due to capacity
concerns with our shuttle
bus
We welcome your comments or
question. Please email us at
~ Mark Sanzone,
Safety, Streetscape and
Transportation Chair~
Interested in advertising
in the Forest Heights
Community Newsletter?
When you advertise in the FHHOA Community
Newsletter, your ad will appear monthly during your
contract period. In addition to your ad, we provide links to your
website from the both the newsletter itself and the monthly email blast
that delivers the newsletter.
For ad rates, submission deadlines and general information,
please contact Kim Monaco, Marketing, Communications and Event
Coordinator, at: [email protected] or by phone 503.297.9400.
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WANT TO GET
INVOLVED?
Are you interested in getting involved in our
community? Do you have skills or talents
that you want to share for the common
good?
If you answered yes to either of these ques-
tions, why not consider joining one of the
many proactive committees here at Forest
Heights?
To learn more, visit the FHHOA website. And
if you’re certain you’d like to get involved,
please download and complete the
Committee Volunteer form.
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]
BABYSITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE! Call Emilie Jackson @ 503-282-1598
16 years old Attends St. Mary’s Academy And, lots of experience with kids.
TWO BROTHERS PET & PLANT SITTING We are 14 and 16 year old brothers who provide quality care for your pets and plants while you’re away. We have over five years of experience caring for pets and plants, indoors and out, from cats and cacti to dogs and dahlias. References available. Gabe and Hayden
Henderson, call 503-296-9165 or email [email protected]
NANNY/BABYSITTER My name is Ashley and I am 17 year old., experienced babysitter and Red Cross certified. I love to play games, do arts and crafts, play sports and be active. I have my drivers license and am a good driver with my own car. I am able to drive myself along with others if needed. I am available school nights, weekends and this summer. Please call Ashley at 503-577-6951 or email [email protected].
FUN, RELIABLE, BABYSITTER AVAILABLE Responsible, caring and experienced with kids of all ages! Available on weeknights and weekends to babysit for families, during parties, etc. Call 503-291-1249 or email [email protected]
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.
BABYSITTING – INFANTS & TODDLERS THROUGH AGE 5 Set your mind at ease with this grandmother babysitting your infant and/or toddler through age 5. Caring, experienced, dependable, actively involved grandmother of five grandchildren and retired professional. I have volunteered at the Children’s Hospital in Seattle, caring for infants when parents were not available. I am Red Cross emergency trained. $15/hour, providing my own transportation. Available most evenings, some days, seven days a week. Short notice OK if I’m available. References gladly. Call Linda at
503.522.4397
BABYSITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE! Call Hannah Curtis @ 503-310-0244
• 17 years old • Able to drive • Straight-A student • And, lots of experience with kids
PERSONAL TRAINER Will come to your home in Forest Heights. New Client Special: 3 sessions for $99.00
www.fitnessbybobbi.com 503.265.8944
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
BABYSITTER/PET SERVICES AVAILABLE Hi my name is Haley and I am a freshman in high school. I am offering babysitting and pet services. I am Red Cross certified for CPR. I have been a camp counselor for ages 2-12, and a mother’s helper for a 1 year old. My parents are available to drive me anywhere in the neighborhood. I love kids and am very patient with them! I currently charge $10 per hour. My pet services are as follows: Grooming and sitting. Grooming would be available at my own home where a grooming center is available. I have references upon request. I currently charge $15 per groom, $20 per full day/night sitting. Email: [email protected] or call 503.863.6673
2010 NEW MOMS! I am a new stay at home mom with a 6 month old and my husband and I just moved to Forest Heights. I’d like to start or join a mommy’s group for 2010 born babies. Looking to meet up for coffee/tea, walks, lunch, shopping, an occasional night out, and a playgroup for
our little ones. Email: [email protected] if interested.
LOOKING FOR EXTRA HELP? Hi! My name is Jake Marcy and I am 16 years old. I am dedicated to my sports and school. I am a lacrosse player for Lincoln High School and love my sport. I am very motivated and willing to work as hard as you need. I can help with yard work, computer work (Facebook, upload photos, etc.), animal watching and walking, babysitting, house sitting, lacrosse training. I am a hard worker so feel free to call me for any work you might have. Please feel free to call me at 503-297-5921 or 503-407-0846.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER
TIRED OF THE CLUTTER? I offer organizing services to help you attain more control over your
personal environment and possessions…to bring order and harmony back into your life! For
a FREE 1 hour consultation, call Cynthia Fooshe at 503.297.1862.
CHINESE TUTORING THIS SUMMER
We are two Lincoln High School upperclassmen, Catherine Wu and Minerva Chen. We are
native Chinese speakers and are available this summer for tutoring in Cantonese and
Mandarin. Flexible rates and locations available. Please contact us at: 503-422-2602 or
503-528-6031, or email us at [email protected] Also Available upon Request:
Piano Lessons and Math Tutoring
PLAY DATE 5 year old girl is looking for the girl of same age or older, to arrange regular play dates.
Please call Julia at 503.332.8080 or email: [email protected]
My name is Nick Grout and I am an 8th grader at West Sylvan. I am willing to wash cars, feed and bathe pets, house sit, and do yard work. I can come anytime during the week or
weekend. Please contact me at 503.292.5440 or [email protected]
PIANO LESSONS Professionally, formally trained pianist, with a degree from Music Conservatory and a degree in Education, with more than 38 years of teaching and performing experience, member of Oregon & National Music Teacher Associations, is offering classical PIANO & vocal lessons. Adults and kids, who have already conquered piano basics and looking to improve their skills. Requirement: have piano at home. 503.332.8080 or email: [email protected]
FOR RENT MT HOOD SKI CHALET- One for Vacation Rental - One For SALE by Owner. Sleeps 8. Three Bedroom, 2.5Bath, 2-car Garage, Pools, Spa, Deck. Hot Tub, Trails. Offers four seasons of fun: Ski, Hike, Fish, Boat, Climb. Located Right at Government Camp - Collins Lake Resort and Grand Lodges. Mention this FHHOA ad for FHHOA Member Rates and Book Direct with owner. Loren P Hotchkiss [email protected] 503-291-9822
FOR RENT MANZANITA BEACH HOUSE w/great ocean views. Works well for families to share or that winter retreat for the book/bridge club. Sleeps 14, no pets/smoking. Call 503.292.3270 or visit www.bellavistavacation.com
FOR RENT Charming Cannon Beach oceanfront cottage for rent. Sleeps 6. $170/night.
Minimum 5 nights. No pets. 503.466.6840
RENTALS
PIANO TEACHER/TUTORING Excellent piano teacher and professional tutor (LA, Math, French, Study Skills). Fully certified. Established business 6+ years in Forest Heights. Great references from your neighbors. I make learning fun and I connect personally with my students. I travel to you! Please call Sarah at: 503.533.0993 or mail me: [email protected].
BABYSITTING
MUSIC
TUTORING
BABYSITTER AVAILABLE
High school student, Red Cross infant and toddler CPR certified, 3 years experience. Available to babysit Fridays and Saturdays year round. References available. Phone #: 503-841-5989 | Rate: $6/hr
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
PET/PLANT CARE
MISCELLANEOUS
DESIGNER COFFEE TABLE Glass and forged metal. Local artist. Tapered Legs. 31 inches by 50 inches. 18 inches high.
Paid $1800. For Sale: $675. Call: 503.222.7330
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only $15.00 per month. All other ads are free! For more
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PIANO FOR SALE Polished ebony, upright 57” wide x 43” high. Excellent condition, never used. Moving, must sell. Original price: $2999, asking $2500/OBO. Email [email protected] for more
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FHHOA Fall Community
Garage Sale 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
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International Fall Festival
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FHHOA Board of Directors Meeting
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Budget & Finance Committee
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September
October
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Here’s a snapshot of FHHOA activities and
meetings from September to October 9th.
Print and keep this calendar in a handy spot
so you’ll have access to what’s happening in
your community.