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Monthly newsletter for the residents of Forest Heights Homeowners Association in Portland, Oregon
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U P D A T E S F R O M T H E F H H O A G E N E R A L M A N A G E R
F A L L P H O T O
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D I R T Y D U C T S ? F a l l i s a g r e a t
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N O V E M B E R
T R E E P L A N T I N G G o G r e e n a n d
S O L V E l o o k i n g
f o r t r e e p l a n t i n g
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M A Y O R A L
C A N D I D A T E M a y o r a l
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C h a r l i e H a l e s
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H e i g h t s
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General Manager’s Update 1-2
First Annual Forest Heights
Fall Photo Contest
4
Report Street Light Outages
Online
5
Mayoral Candidate Visits
Forest Heights
6
International Walk-to-School 7
Upcoming Events: Tree
Planting, Book Fair & More
8-9
Wetlands Trail Update 10-11
Air Duct Cleaning 12
Classified Ads 14-15
FHHOA Calendar 16
pinnacle press NEWS AT FOREST HEIGHTS
OCTOBER•2012
IN THIS ISSUE
S eptember was a busy month for
the Forest Heights Homeowners
Association. Between monitoring
the Mill Pond project, preparing for the
2013 financial year, and general prepa-
rations for the fall and winter, neither
the HOA staff nor FHHOA committee
members were shy of projects. I’ve
outlined three of the major HOA
projects below:
MILL POND
This project has gone relatively
smoothly once dredging commenced.
It has been impressive to watch how
much sediment was removed. Because
of the delay in permitting, the pond had
accumulated an additional 700 cubic
yards of silt; however, due to the
wonderful weather, the contractors
were able to finish the dredging part
ahead of schedule and began refilling
the pond on September 21st. We pre-
sume it will take a couple of weeks to
refill the pond, but since there hasn’t
been any precipitation, it may take a
bit longer. Regardless, we anticipate
being able to host a grand pond
re-opening celebration later in October
or early November and “officially” start
the fountain.
Forest Heights
Homeowners Association
2033 NW Miller Road
Portland, Oregon 97229
Phone: 503.297.9400
Fax: 503.297.9408
Office Hours: Monday—Friday
9:00 am—5:00 pm
Email: [email protected]
Vision Statement
To create and foster excellence
in community, environment and
quality of life.
Board of Directors | 2012-2013
Mark Sanzone—President
Heather Gaitan—Vice President
Stuart Roberts—Secretary
Don Bielen—Treasurer
Greg Maletic
Mary Shuhert
Kyle Abraham
Association Staff
Jennifer Callaghan—General Manager
email: [email protected]
Judith Souers—Office Administrator
email: [email protected]
Molly McManus Oliver—Compliance
Coordinator
email: [email protected]
Kimberly Monaco—Marketing,
Communications & Event Coordinator
email: [email protected]
Richard Metzger—Maintenance
Supervisor
Juan Guerrero—Maintenance Team
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continued from page 1
U P D A T E S F R O M T H E G E N E R A L M A N A G E R
PREPARING FOR THE NEW YEAR
While it may seem a little early,
Forest Heights has a very diligent
process in preparing for the upcom-
ing year from a financial perspective.
This month, a draft budget has been
reviewed by the Budget and Finance
committee along with various com-
mittee requests and improvement
considerations. Schwindt and
Company has been onsite to review
all of the Forest Heights major assets
in order to update the association’s
“Reserve Plan” that will allow us to
repair/replace major elements within
the community. The process that is
undertaken when putting together
this financial plan includes prelimi-
nary draft review meetings with the
Budget and Finance Committee, then
a recommendation is made to the
Board for their consideration. The
ultimate goal is to have a budget
approved at the November Board
of Directors meeting.
PREPARING FOR FALL & WINTER
As our Maintenance Department
prepares for the fall rains, this is also
a good time for homeowners to take
a quick assessment around their
homes to identify areas for fall clean
up. Any steep areas that are washed
out should be planted to prevent
further washout and erosion. In
addition, there are programs and
resources available to homeowners
to assist them in managing storm-
water at home. Remember to build
in the Architectural Review process
prior to any planting or participation
in a stormwater program. One of our
priorities in months and years to
come is to identify ways in which we
can reduce the sediments/silt that
enter Mill Pond. The primary source
for these sediments has been storm-
water and stream erosion, therefore,
we will be aggressively looking for
ways to improve this from a holistic
perspective. Homeowners play a
significant role in addressing the
issue.
~ Jen Callaghan,
FHHOA General Manager ~
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forest heights
a s the warmth of summer
fades, and the first hints
of autumn start to
emerge, the scenery in Forest
Heights undergoes a drastic
transformation. Our once-green
foliage becomes a combination
of vibrant yellow, orange and red,
and the neighborhood takes on
an entirely new persona.
To help celebrate this colorful
time of year, the homeowners
association announces our first
Annual Forest Heights Fall Photo
contest.
How it works: Submit your best
photo of the Forest Heights fall
landscape to the HOA by mid-
night, October 28th. All photos
must be taken in Forest Heights.
All age groups are encouraged to
submit photos and judging will
occur in the following categories:
Professional, Hobbyist & Youth.
Each contestant will be entered
for the chance to have their photo
published on page one of the
November issue of the Forest
Heights newsletter and all entries
will be published on the associa-
tion’s website.
The top ten photos, as voted by
our panel of editors and photogra-
phers, will be displayed in the
HOA office during the month of
November.
Oct. 28 at 11:59 p.m. is your last
chance to submit a photo. To
enter, simply fill out the online
entry form, and attach your
photo. All photos should be 300
dpi and scaled to 550 x 400 pix-
els. We will upload your photo to
the appropriate category on the
FHHOA website for viewing and
bragging rights.
Only one submission will be ac-
cepted per person, so make sure
that the one you submit is your
best fall photo. Please be sure
that the photo you submit is your
own, and be sure to tell us where
in Forest Heights you found your
inspiration. Questions? Send
them to [email protected].
~ Kimberly Monaco, FHHOA
Marketing, Communications
& Event Planner~
fall colors PHOTO CONTEST
Street light out? Report it to the city using their easy, online form
H ave you noticed the street lights on your street flickering on
and off? Or have you seen lights that are completely out? If
so, the City of Portland has launched an online form for
the reporting of such issues.
To use the online form to report a street light issue, you’ll need the
following information:
• Nearest address to problem street light
• Confirm whether light is out completely or cycling on and off, if
the light is on during the day or if the light is damaged
• Map # and/or pole #, which is found on the Pole Tag, a three
inch round metal plate on the Street Light pole located at about
eye level (NOTE: There may not be a Pole Tag)
• Your name, email address (optional) and phone number for
verification purposes only
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T he newly-constituted Northwest Heights
Neighborhood Association (NWHNA) is meeting
regularly once again. Under the leadership of
President Charlie Clark, this neighborhood organiza-
tion plans a retreat in November to focus on its strate-
gic vision and priorities. One early priority, however, is
to engage leaders from the City of Portland to address
various issues of interest to residents of the Northwest
Heights neighborhood. As part of this effort, the
NWHNA invited Portland’s two mayoral candidates to
visit and tour the community. While Jefferson Smith’s
schedule didn’t have any availability, Charlie Hales
was able to visit on Friday morning, September 28.
Hales met with NWHNA board members Patrick
Jones, Mike Schoenholtz, Brooke Webster and Bobbie
Regan as well as Forest Heights Homeowners Asso-
ciation (FHHOA) Board President Mark Sanzone and
FHHOA General Manager Jen Callaghan. Hales heard
a short overview presentation, then walked to Mill
Pond to see the private park maintained by the Forest
Heights Homeowners Association, including progress
on the pond dredging. He then toured Forest Park ele-
mentary school, the adjacent city park, and finished his
visit with a stop at the city’s Fire Station 27 on the cor-
ner of NW Skyline and Thompson Roads.
After the election, the NWHNA hopes to invite our new
mayor, city commissioners and other elected officials
to visit Forest Heights, tour our community and explore
potential partnership opportunities.
If you are interested in joining the NWHNA, please
contact Charlie Clark at 503-459-3610 or by email at:
~ Bobbie Regan, Forest Heights Resident ~
M A Y O R A L C A N D I D A T E C H A R L I E H A L E S V I S I T S F O R E S T H E I G H T S
F R O M T H E N W H N A & F H H O A
The deadline to register to vote in the November general election is
Tuesday, October 16. You can register online at the Multnomah County
Elections website
Reminder! Election Day is Tuesday, November 6!
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Left to right: Mark Sanzone, FHHOA Board President and Patrick Jones, FHHOA
Safety, Streetscape and Transportation Committee Chair, talk with Portland
Mayoral Candidate Charlie Hales during Hales’ visit to Forest Heights on
September 28th.
Other NWHNA News
On October 1, the Northwest Heights
Neighborhood Association (NWHNA)
Board heard a presentation on the
Portland Public Schools facilities bond
which will appear on the November 6
ballot. The NWHNA Board voted
unanimously to support this measure,
as did both mayoral candidates Charlie
Hales and Jefferson Smith.
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It’s that time of year again!
This year’s International Walk-to-School Day will be held
on Wednesday, October 3rd, so be extra careful of
students walking to school that day.
What: International Walk-to-School Day
When: Wednesday, October 3rd
Time: 7:15 am—8:00 am
Where: Forest Heights Neighborhood
NOTE: Crossing guards will be located at NW Miller
and NW Thompson Road and throughout various lo-
cations throughout the neighborhood
International Walk to School Day
set for October 3rd
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD?
TEAM WORK · EXPERIENCE · PROFESSIONALISM · DILIGENCE · TRUST
Come find out:
What’s selling in Forest Heights!
WWW.KAERPROPERTYGROUP.COM
Drop in anytime from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Refreshments served
Date: Thursday, October 18th
Kaer Property Group Office
Across from Starbucks at the Village Center
2029 NW Miller Rd | Portland, OR 97229
Call (503) 699-3980
Contact us for a complimentary market
analysis of your neighborhood and your home
Time:
Location:
Contact:
Did you know?
Did you know that Forest Park Elementary students
participate in a monthly Walk-to-School event?
“Waste-Free-Walk-Wednesdays” occur on the first
Wednesday of the month during the school year.
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Upcoming
Community Events
National Walk-to-School Day
Date: October 3rd
Time: 7:15 am—8:00 am
Location: Forest Heights Neighborhood
Forest Park Elementary Book Fair
Dates: October 15th—18th
Time: 10:00 am—12:00 & 2:00 pm—4:00 pm
Family Night: Oct. 16th from 5:30 to 8:00 pm
Location: Forest Park Elementary Gymnasium
Mill Pond Re-Opening
Date: To be determined
Time: To be determined
Location: Mill Pond Park
If Mother Nature blesses us with good
weather this fall, we will *try* to host a
Mill Pond Re-Opening Celebration. More
details will follow in future newsletters so
stay tuned!
Go Green Tree Planting
Date: Saturday, November 3, 2012
Time: 9:00 am—1:00 pm
Location: Wetlands Trail Entrance
Halloween at the Village Center
Date: Wednesday, October 31, 2012
Time: 5:00 pm—7:30 pm
Location: Village Center
Forest Heights Tree
Planting Event
Forest Heights Homeowners Association and the
Go Green Committee, in partnership with SOLVE
and the West Multnomah Soil and Water Conserva-
tion District, will be continuing efforts to improve the
natural common areas adjacent to the Forest
Heights Common Area trail system. For the past
year, the joint effort of these groups has gone
towards the removal of invasive species, and
subsequent planting of natives, along the
Wetlands Creek Trail and common area.
Please join us on Saturday, November 3rd, for
the ongoing restoration of Cedar Mill Creek, a
tributary of the Tualatin River. Focus will be on
planting native trees and shrubs to prevent erosion
and provide for wildlife habitat.
When: Saturday, November 3rd
Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Where: Wetlands Trail Entrance
Volunteer requirements: Minimum age 6 and up.
Please wear sturdy shoes and long pants. Gloves,
tools, snacks and coffee (courtesy of the Forest
Heights Starbucks) will be supplied.
REGISTER HERE
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B atter up and get ready for a homerun event! The Forest
Park Elementary 2012 All Stars Book Fair begins on
October 15th. You’ll have the opportunity to explore
hundreds of books – the best of the best will be on display
and waiting to take you across the finish line.
The All Star Book Fair is open October 15-18, from 10:00 am
to noon and 2:00 to 4:00 pm each day in the school gym.
We will also offer special evening hours at Family Night on
Tuesday, October 16, from
5:30 to 8:00pm. Sport your
favorite team’s jersey and
don’t miss any of the action
– it’s a slam dunk!
The book fair is a perfect
opportunity for you to be an
All-Star. Your support of
this event not only helps the children in your life, but helps our
neighborhood school with one of its most important fundraisers
of the year.
Studies have shown that reading to children, and encouraging
them to read on their own, are proven to be two of the most im-
portant things a parent can do to ensure their child's success in
school and beyond. So why not be an All-Star and support your
local school?
~ Forest Park Elementary~
Have you ever lost or found an
item in Forest Heights? If so, check in
with the Forest Heights Homeowners
Association office in the Village Center.
If you’ve found an item, please drop it
off at the HOA office. Office hours are
Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm and if that
doesn’t work for you, we have a mail slot
in our door. If the item fits the 2”x11” mail
slot, just put it through.
If you’ve lost an item, send an email to
the office at: [email protected]
describing what you’ve lost. You never
know what might turn up!
Lost & Found
Greg Smith was the winner of last month’s
Acrostics puzzle and a $15 gift certificate to
Starbucks. His winning answer: “Endurance
is one of the most difficult disciplines but is the
one who endures that the final victory comes.”
Check out this month’s puzzle on page 16!
Check out our expanded lunch menu!
Starting this Friday we will be offering evening appetizers and wine!
Order you holiday pies before the rush!
Contact Mary at: 503.297.5010
All Star Book Fair Coming
to Forest Park Elementary
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G R E A T W O R K O N T H E W E T L A N D S T R A I L !
F R O M T H E G O G R E E N C O M M I T T E E
Volunteers from the Forest Heights community provided over fifty hours of labor during the
September SOLVE Beach & Riverside clean up event
T he Go Green Committee and SOLVE extend a
hearty “thank you” to the seventeen adult and
seven student volunteers who removed blackberry,
herb robert and yellow archangel from approximately
4410 square feet during the September 22nd, SOLVE
Beach & Riverside cleanup.
Thanks to these volunteers and HOA staff, the Forest
Heights Homeowners Association earned fifty-three
hours towards our natural resource assistance FISH
grant. Funds from this grant are being used for the
restoration of the Wetlands trail here in our community.
Emilie Blevins, SOLVE stream team captain and Nature
Conservancy employee, was on hand during the clean
up event and provided our volunteers with the following
information about beaver lodges and their benefit to
stream health, including the Cedar Mill creek that runs
along the Wetlands Trail:
Beaver ponds and dams benefit Oregon's native fish
and other wildlife
• Beaver dams create ponds that provide fish protec-
tion from strong winter flows. They increase the stor-
age of water resulting in a more stable water supply
and maintenance of higher flows downstream for a
longer period of time.
• By providing plenty of woody debris in which juvenile
fish can hide from predators, beaver dams help
young trout and salmon survive their first vulnerable
year. They also provide winter pool habitat that is
important for fish such as cutthroat trout and coho.
• Beaver ponds help store leaf litter in the water and in
turn support aquatic insect production, an important
food for fish, amphibians, waterfowl, bats and song-
birds.
• Beaver dams contribute to improved nesting and
brood rearing areas for waterfowl in ponds and sur-
rounding areas. The increased growth of vegetation
provides additional forage and cover for a variety of
wildlife such as big game and songbirds.
• Beaver ponds attract and provide habitat for mink,
river otter, muskrats, turtles, frogs and salamanders.
• The trees that die as a result of rising water levels
behind beaver dams attract insects that are a food
source for many wildlife species such as woodpeck-
ers. The tree snags also provide homes for cavity-
nesting birds.
Beavers can help private landowners
• Beaver dams create wetlands which help control
downstream flooding by storing and slowly releasing
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water, reducing the severity of high stream flows
particularly after winter storms and spring snow melt.
• Beaver created wetlands improve water quality by
removing or transforming excess nutrients, trapping
silt, binding and removing toxic chemicals and filter-
ing out sediment.
• Beaver dams facilitate ground water recharge and
help raise the ground water table. This promotes
vegetative growth, which in turn helps stabilize
stream banks and minimize erosion. In some areas,
beaver dams have been a major factor in building up
soil in meadows and reducing the impact of invasive
vegetation.
• Beaver dams reduce water velocity, reducing chan-
nel scouring and streambank erosion.
• Wetlands created by beavers attract a variety of fish
and wildlife that provides recreational and aesthetic
values to landowners.
Please watch for future G2 event announcements in the
newsletter, and consider attending one of our events in
the next year and do your part to keep our green spaces
healthy. If you would like to be part of the G2 committee,
please send us an email via the HOA website.
~ The G2 Committee ~
continued from page 10
G R E AT W O R K O N T H E W E T L A N D S T R A I L
This beaver dam, located in Forest Heights
off the Wetlands Trail, is helping improve the
Cedar Mill watershed. While impressive to
look at, please do not wander off the trail or
disturb this (or any) beaver dams located in
the Forest Heights common areas.
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• An adult beaver is approximately 3 feet long
• Adult beavers have long flat tails that are about a foot long.
Beavers slap their tails on the water surface as an alarm to
alert the colony when they sense danger
• An adult beaver can weigh between 30 and 70 pounds
• Female beavers are larger than male beavers of the same age
• Beavers are nocturnal creatures and they work at night
• Beavers are monogamous
S O M E F A C T S A B O U T B E A V E R S
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Fall is a great time have your air ducts cleaned
B R E A T H A L I T T L E
E A S I E R T H I S F A L L
I magine 40 pounds of dust spread throughout your
home, pushed into the air for you and your family to
breathe up to seven times a day, via your heating
and cooling system. Not a pleasant thought, right? Well,
unfortunately there is a possibility that this is the exact
situation in your home right now.
Through normal occupation in a home, a sizeable
amount of contaminants, such as dander, dust and
chemicals, are generated. In a typical six-room home,
up to 40 pounds of dust is created annually through
everyday living, according to the National Air Duct
Cleaners Association (NADCA). These contaminants
are pulled into the HVAC system and re-circulated five
to seven times per day, on average.
Your heating and cooling system can be considered the
lungs of your home, taking in air and breathing it out.
Generally, the cleaner the lungs, the cleaner the air in
your home. That's why it's important to get a quality
HVAC cleaning done on a regular basis.
Before you hire someone to clean your ducts, be sure to
look for a professional who is a member of NADCA.
Members include HVAC industry professionals, including
air systems cleaning specialists, mold remediators and
HVAC inspectors who follow strict industry standards.
All members must have a certified Air System Cleaning
Specialists (ASCS) on staff.
An important fact to consider is that not every house
needs an HVAC cleaning. A quality company will do
an inspection first and recommend a complete cleaning
only if necessary. They should be able to point out
debris buildup that is visible to the human eye, usually
by removing a floor register and taking a picture with a
digital camera.
If an HVAC cleaning is required, a proper cleaning
should not only include a large vacuum hose being fed
through your home's ductwork, but an actual cleaning of
the HVAC components as well. Homeowners should run
through a checklist with the duct cleaner they hire to en-
sure everything is done properly. You can find a thorough
HVAC checklist here, prepared by the NADCA.
Cleaning your HVAC system can have many potential
benefits. In addition to reducing contaminants and provid-
ing your home with better indoor
air quality, you may enjoy energy
savings as well. According to the
U.S. Department of Energy, 25
to 40 percent of the energy used
for heating or cooling a home is
wasted. A clean HVAC system
doesn't have to work as hard to
maintain a comfortable tempera-
ture, and therefore, less energy
is used, helping you save money
on your utility bill.
~ HOA Staff ~
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BABYSITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE!
Hi, my name is Emilie Jackson, I'm 17 years old, and go to St. Mary's Academy. I've been
babysitting for 6 years with all ages and love it! I'm available most week nights but espe-
cially weekends and willing to book on short notice. I have lots of references upon request,
so give me a call! (503) 804-6616
NANNY/BABYSITTER My name is Ashley and I am 17 year old., experienced babysitter and Red Cross certified. I love to play games, do arts and crafts, play sports and be active. I have my drivers license and am a good driver with my own car. I am able to drive myself along with others if needed. I am available school nights,
weekends and this summer. Please call Ashley at 503-577-6951 or email [email protected].
BABYSITTER Responsible 12 year old girl available for babysitting in the Forest Heights Neighborhood. I am
Red Cross-certified and love kids! Call Abby at 503-292-7744.
BABYSITTER/PET SERVICES AVAILABLE Hi my name is Haley and I am a sophomore in high school. I am offering babysitting and pet services. I am Red Cross certified for CPR. I have been a camp counselor for ages 2-12, a mother’s helper for a 1 year old, and a sitter for school age children. My parents are avail-
able to drive me anywhere in the neighborhood. I love kids and am very patient with them! I currently charge $10 per hour. My pet services are as follows: Grooming and sitting. Groom-
ing would be available at my own home where a grooming center is available. I currently charge $20 per full day/night sitting and grooming cost varies by size and coat length.
References are available. Email: [email protected] or call 503.863.6673
BABYSITTING
BABYSITTING SERVICE My name is Kendall and am 13 years old. I live in Forest Heights and an Red Cross CPR
certified. My parents will drive me to residences in the neighborhood. I can be reached at
503-780-1890/503-706-0348, and charge $5.00/hr.
EXPERIENCED NANNY Experienced nanny for many families in Forest Heights. Flexible availability. Reliable
transportation and perfect driving record. Many references. Part time preferable.
Phone Jocelyn at: 503-459-9443.
BABYSITTING SERVICE Hi, I’m Trudi, and I’m a senior at Lincoln High School. I am CPR certified and live in Forest
Heights. I do not have my driver’s license yet; however, I can be driven by my parents to and from babysitting jobs. I have been babysitting kids ages 1.5 to 11 years old for the past
three years. I also work with preschoolers and kindergarteners in childcare at my church. I am available most weekends including Fridays. I currently charge $9/hour. By the way, I am
allergic to dogs and cats so I am unable to babysit for pet owners. Please call me at 503-
841-5989 or email [email protected]. I would love to hear from you.
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].
BABYSITTING
Tess Pauken, babysitting, age 13, Red Cross certified, $5.00/hr., Responsible & reliable.
Contact:503-297-4007 or email: [email protected]
Babysitter, Petsitter and/or House-sitter for Hire!
I am exactly what you're looking for! I promise! My name is Jamie Huggins and I live up here
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 AND MOTHER’S HELPER AVAILABLE
Looking for someone to help out with your kids this summer? Look no further!
I am Red Cross Certified, and will be 13 years old in June (2012). I love kids of all ages.
I like to play sports, read to kids, and do creative things like acting, dancing, and singing.
I am a straight A student. I have a year and a half of experience. Rate is $5 per hour for one
child, additional rates available upon request.
Call 503-291-1249 or email me at [email protected].
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Can you guess the answers to these eight riddles? Submit your answers to:
[email protected] by October 15th for a chance to win a $15
Starbucks gift card.
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
1.) The man who invented it doesn't want it. The man who bought it
doesn't need it. The man who needs it doesn't know it. What is it?
2.) What goes around the world but stays in a corner?
3.) You throw away the outside and cook the inside. Then you eat the
outside and throw away the inside. What did you eat?
4.) Give me food & I will live; give me water & I will die. What am I?
5.) What gets wetter and wetter the more it dries?
6.) What can run but never walks, has a mouth but never talks, has a
head but never weeps, has a bed but never sleeps?
7.) I run over fields and woods all day. Under the bed at night I sit not
alone. My tongue hangs out, up and to the rear, awaiting to be filled in
the morning. What am I?
8.) I give you a group of three. One is sitting down and will never get up.
The second eats as much as is given to him, yet is always hungry. The
third goes away and never returns. What are they?
NEED SOME EXTRA HELP? My name is Nathan VanDomelen, 16 years old. I am a trustworthy and dedicated person.
I honor all appointments and always do quality work. Here are a few things I can do: baby-sit, take care of plants, take care of pets (I am good with animals), pull weeds, and
clean cars (inside and out.) Please note that I am not limited only to the jobs specified. I am available most weekdays, but prefer weekends due to school. Please don’t hesitate to
call me (503) 206-6563. Thank you.
PET CARE Responsible 12 year old girl who loves to care for your pets. I am available to walk, play with, feed or care for while you are at work or away. All types of animals, birds or fish are
acceptable. Please call to schedule your pet care. Manoy 503-203-1787
CERTIFIED READING THERAPIST Private sessions to improve your child's reading skills. Call for information or to schedule
an evaluation. Caren 503-327-8046 or [email protected]
PET CARE / PLANT WATERING
Responsible 13 and 16 year old brothers will provide excellent nurture for your pets and
plants. In the last five years we have cared for numerous neighborhood pets, watered an
abundance of vegetation and provided many dogs a daily walk.
References available. Call Reid or Trent at: 503-203-1491
DRUM LESSONS
.Accomplished, studious high school student (junior) offering lessons in home studio;
2 drum sets for teach and follow instruction and recording equipment to monitor progress.
Qualifications: 5 years study, numerous instructors, rock & jazz emphasis. Drummer
and percussionist in 3 bands: rock, jazz and orchestra. Performance venues include
clubs, charity events & private engagements. Rate: $10/half hour; $18/hour. Email:
[email protected], 503.686.8020 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C24mJgNyP8
LOOKING FOR EXTRA HELP? Hi! My name is Jake Marcy and I am 16 years old. I am dedicated to my sports and school. I am a lacrosse player for Lincoln High School and love my sport. I am very motivated and willing to work as hard as you need. I can help with yard work, computer work (Facebook,
upload photos, etc.), animal watching and walking, babysitting, house sitting, lacrosse training. I am a hard worker so feel free to call me for any work you might have.
Please feel free to call me at 503-297-5921 or 503-407-0846.
PIANO AND FLUTE LESSONS
Children and adult lessons available. Start a new hobby or pick up where you left off
as a child. I travel to you. Well-established local business with outstanding Forest
Heights' references. Contact Sarah at 503 313 1216; [email protected].
MUSIC
TUTORING
PET/PLANT CARE
MISCELLANEOUS
TUTORING
Tutoring, all ages, Math, English, French, SAT prep, homework help for learning challenged.
Experienced certified teacher. I travel to you. Excellent Forest Heights references. Please
contact Sarah at [email protected] or 503 313 1216
BRIDGE ANYONE?
Looking for intermediate level bridge players who would like to play for fun.
Call Mike and Steph 503-244-1418
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EXPERIENCED PET & PLANT SITTER
Very responsible 12 year old girl with lots of experience. I can walk, feed and play with,
clean up after and care for your pets if you are going to be gone. I have lived with cats, dogs,
hamsters, fish and snails and have taken care of guinea pigs, cats and many other animals.
I can also take care of plants, and have done for many people.
Call 503.291.1249 or email: [email protected]
MATH LESSONS Math lessons: Experienced math teacher (all levels) with Bachelors degree in math.
Please contact Aya at: 971-227-0555
PET CARETAKER
Hello, my name is Emily Wu! I'm a Junior at Lincoln High School, and am extremely fond of
animals. I would love to care for your pet (or that precious hydrangea!) while you are away.
I have two dogs myself, and a lot of experiences with pets. I charge low rates, and
will shower your animal with lots of loving. You can contact me at (503-490-9543)
or email me at [email protected].
HEBREW TUTOR Hebrew lessons: Native Hebrew speaker experienced in Hebrew teaching.
Please contact Aya at: 971-227-0555
When you advertise in the FHHOA
newsletter, your ad will appear monthly
during your ad contract period. In addition
to your ad, we provide links to your website
from the newsletter, a monthly email blast
and the homepage of our website.
For ad rates, submission deadlines and
general information, please contact Kim
Monaco by email at: [email protected]
or by phone 503.297.9400.
Want to advertise in the Forest Heights
Newsletter?
NEED HELP WITH TECHNOLOGY?
Not sure how to set up your email? Confused about how to navigate Facebook? Is the
internet or some other computer aspect puzzling you? I'm here to help! My name is
Katherine Renner, and I'll be thirteen in June (2012). I'm able and competent with technol-
ogy, and can assist you in many ways. I can help you learn how to use Google Accounts
and the many functions of them (Google Docs, Google Calender, Gmail, etc.), Facebook,
and Google Chrome. I can also show you the basics of Microsoft Office, as well as
Windows computers. So see how easy technology can be. Give me a call at 503-291-1249,
or email [email protected]. Rate is $10 per hour.
PET/PLANT CARE
I am a responsible 14 year old boy in the neighborhood. I will attend Lincoln High School
next year. If you need help while you are away I can watch your animals or water plants.
Please call Nick at 503.793.4169 or 503.939.3028.
GUITAR LESSONS
Classically trained guitarist now accepting new students; can teach any style of guitar
Friendly, enthusiastic and easy going Forest Heights resident.. Open to teaching theory to
non-guitarists. Music reading taught to every student, any age and skill welcome. Rates
available upon request.. Rory Kenner (360) 510-0096 [email protected]
LOOKING TO LIVEN UP YOUR NEXT DINNER OR COCKTAIL PARTY?
Pianist available to play background music for your next event. Genre of music can be
discussed. Has had 11+ years of piano experience. References available upon request.
$50/hr. Christina Seung 503.320.4296 Email: [email protected]
Cedar Tech
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Halloween at the Village Center
OCTOBER 2012
Here’s a snapshot of FHHOA activities and meetings for the
month of October. Print and keep this calendar
in a handy spot so you’ll have access to
what’s happening in your community.