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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: contactus@fhhoa.com

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: jcallaghan@fhhoa.com

Judith Souers—Office Administrator

email: jsouers@fhhoa.com

Molly McManus Oliver—Compliance

Coordinator

email: moliver@fhhoa.com

Kimberly Monaco—Marketing,

Communications & Event Coordinator

email: kmonaco@fhhoa.com

Richard Metzger—Maintenance

Supervisor

Juan Guerrero—Maintenance Team

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Photo Credits

1. Kenneth Dixon

2. Jocelyn Pascall

3. Jennifer Dame

4. Ole Dame

5. Mike Straiko

6. Mary Grout

7. Leigh Anne Rettinger

8. Jocelyn Pascall

9. Lawrence Slobin

10. Bushan Chitler

11. Claudia Sanzone

12. Jennifer Mills

13. Lillian Nipoti

14. HOA Staff

t hanks to everyone who submitted photos to

the First Annual Forest Heights Fall Photo

Contest! Our judges were impressed with the

photographic talent of our community members.

All entries submitted were by ‘hobbyist photogra-

phers’. The winner of this year’s contest is George

Wu. Here’s what George had to say about his photo:

“When I came home from Hood River one day,

I saw those two deer wondering around in our

backyard. I quickly grabbed my camera and took a

few snapshots. It was foggy day with a little

sunshine and the yard was full of fall foliage.”

We will be running this contest again in 2013, so

now is a great time to start collecting fall photos for

next years contest!

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P R E S I D E N T ’ S C O R N E R

Upcoming FHHOA Board Meeting:

Tuesday, November 13th

All board meetings take place at 6:00 pm on

the second Tuesday of each month at the

HOA office. Homeowners are welcome to

attend!

F R O M Y O U R B O A R D

P R E S I D E N T

W ell the best summer weather

on record has come to an

end and we are now fully

into the rainy season. The good news

is the Mill Pond dredging project was

completed before the rain started.

This project was completed on time

and on budget with no major prob-

lems. I want to thank all the HOA staff

and committee members who made

this happen, and I especially want to

thank all the homeowners near Mill

Pond park who were most impacted

by all the trucks and noise during this

project. We can now all enjoy the

results of this project and be relieved

that we won't have to go through this

again for another fifteen to twenty

years.

On Saturday November 3rd at 10:00

am we will have our official "ribbon

cutting" ceremony to celebrate the

reopening of the pond. Coffee and

snacks will be provided so why not

take a morning stroll and join us?

If you have been to the pond you

should have noticed some new

features:

• There are two new air bubblers

near the creek inflows to help

oxygenate the water coming into

the pond

• A new fountain was installed and

is in full operation. This fountain

replaces the original fountain that

was in place years ago and will

aid in water circulation and

oxygenation

• A new shed was built to house

the mechanical and electrical

equipment that runs the fountain

and air bubblers

• Large logs were anchored on

the south bank to provide better

wildlife habitat and reduce shore

erosion.

• A new concrete block wall was

installed on the east side to

prevent erosion and provide

greater stabilization

• The weir was repaired, making it

easier to monitor the flow of water

coming out of the pond during

extreme rains

The outcome of all this work is that

the water quality in the pond has

greatly improved. Less sediment in

the pond and more air coming into

the water should result in increased

fish and wildlife over time, as well as

a much improved visual appearance.

Next year we hope to start some

improvements on “Tract R” (the east

side of the pond) to further enhance

the park environment.

~ Mark Sanzone,

FHHOA Board President ~

This photo, taken just a week ago, showcases

the new fountain and concrete “ultra block” wall

that were installed during the Mill Pond dredging

project. Be sure to stop by the park and check out

the completed project.

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M ark your calendars for

Saturday, December 8th

for milk, cookies and photos

with Santa. While this year’s holiday event will

be scaled down, Santa couldn’t let balance

sheets keep him from hearing what’s on the

minds and wish lists of your little ones.

Date: Saturday, December 8th

Time: Noon to 2:00 pm

Location: Kaer Property Group Office

Be sure to check the December newsletter for

more information about activities taking place

during Santa’s visit.

Mark Your Calendar:

Santa Clause

is coming to

Forest Heights

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Here is this month’s update from the

general manager’s desk:

Budget/Reserves

With the Mill Pond project now complete,

our planning for next year has begun. For

the past couple of months, we have been

busy preparing and reviewing all financial

activity in order to put together the 2013

Operating Budget. This, too, is about to

wind down as the Board plans to vote

to approve the proposed budget on

November 13th. Once this is done, we

will be preparing our annual notice of

assessments and invoices as usual.

You should expect to see these around

December 1st.

Included in the budget, as it has in the

past, is a portion that is allocated toward

Replacement Reserves. This allocation is

set aside each year to fund future major

repairs and replacement. As you can

imagine, now that we have dredged Mill

Pond, we have experienced one important

purpose of setting aside money in this

account. Hopefully, when the time comes

for this to be done again, we will be able to

fund the project again without a special

assessment.

In addition to Mill Pond remediation, there

are other elements that are planned for

through this fund including light fixtures,

signage, fencing, major irrigation compo-

nents, walkways, and many other common

area components.

The allocation itself is determined annually

by reviewing a reserve study. Every three

years, the outside firm Schwindt and Com-

pany visits Forest Heights and physically

inspects all common area components

and double checks our plan for repair or

replacement. During this process, we also

double check our numbers to make sure

we are on track with the expected future

cost. The future cost is typically computed

by taking the current estimate and adding

in an anticipated inflation increase each

year until the item is planned to be re-

placed/repaired. Schwindt determines our

annual allocation by making sure that for

the next thrity years, we will have sufficient

funds to complete all of these projects at

their expected cost. As you can imagine,

this allocation is expected to rise annually

in order to keep up with inflation of our

expenses.

Regardless of these increases, however,

the overall assessment has stayed the

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same. In other words, the cost to

manage and operate Forest Heights

on a day to day basis has continued

to decrease so that reserves can

increase. This is a direct reflection

of management, the Board, and the

committees working together to

continue to find ways to reduce

expenses through efficiencies,

volunteer commitments, and

collaboration. Hopefully, we can

continue to improve in this way

and others.

Paperless Billing & Owner

Update Information

Speaking of budget, billing, and

efficiencies, this year we are going

to offer “paperless billing”. In your

notice/invoice that you will receive

the end of this month, there will be a

pre-printed form with the information

we have gathered for you over the

years – email addresses, phone

numbers, alternate addresses, etc.

On that form, you will have the

option to sign up for paperless billing.

Simply verify the information on the

pre-printed form (especially your

email address), make any changes

necessary, select the option for

paperless billing, and return the

form to us. Even if you do not wish

to receive invoices electronically,

please take a moment to verify the

information in our files.

Vandalism at Mill Pond

As some of you may already be

aware, we have been experiencing

vandalism at Mill Pond for the past

few weeks. On two separate occa-

sions, a vehicle (or two) has driven

onto the grass and caused major

circular ruts in the grass. Because of

the extent of the damage, this has

cost Forest Heights money. If anyone

has any information that can help us

recover these expenses, please let

us know. Further, if you happen to be

in the area and see a car entering or

leaving the park grounds, please call

the police and jot down the license

plate number. Your help is greatly

appreciated!

~Jennifer Callaghan,

FHHOA General Manager~

FROM THE MANAGERS DESK continued from previous page

Definition of the word social: to

live with others in a community.

Definition of the phrase social

trail: an unauthorized trail that

does not contribute to community.

As you walk the FHHOA trails, you

may notice signs of volunteer and

FHHOA staff restoration efforts in the

common areas. Large infestations of

Armenian blackberry, invasive holly

and non-native hawthorn trees are

being removed and replaced with

native plants. FHHOA staff and

Go Green volunteers are working

to complete watershed restoration

tasks included in our $10,000 West

Multnomah Soil and Water District

(WMSWCD) “FISH” grant (Financial

Incentives for Sustainable Habitats).

One of the remaining tasks in the

grant is to close and restore two

“social” trails on FHHOA property.

Although establishing a social trail

by a private property owner may

seem fun and harmless, in reality,

unauthorized trails formed by people

and dogs in FHHOA common areas

create water quality issues, erosion

problems and increased landscape

maintenance costs for all FHHOA

residents. Since social trails are not

planned or maintained, they become

a prime location for invasive species

to grow and result in more soil ero-

sion.

The social trails slated for closure in

the FISH grant connect to Coyote

Creek and Deer Run trails. These

two trail areas were highlighted for

restoration by WMSWCD urban

conservationists because they are

among the most pristine natural

areas in the Forest Heights trail

system.

During the winter months, Coyote

Creek and Deer Run unauthorized

trails will be restored with native

plantings and marked with signage to

educate residents about the social

trail closure process. We hope you

will take an opportunity travel these

trails and enjoy a chance to view a

lovely array of native plant and bird

species. Happy trails to you!

~ Susan Weedall,

Go Green Committee Chair ~

Now taking holiday pie

orders!

Order you holiday pies before the rush!

Contact Mary at: 503.297.5010

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

The Social Conundrum

Social trails that lead from a private

residence into HOA common areas

create water quality and erosion

problems, plus add additional

maintenance costs for all FHHOA

residents. These trails also become

a prime location for invasive species

to grow, which also results in addi-

tional soil erosion.

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Upcoming Community Events

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Mill Pond Re-Opening

Date: Saturday, November 3, 2012

Time: 10:00 am

Location: Mill Pond Park

Go Green Tree Planting

Date: Saturday, November 3, 2012

Time: 9:00 am—12:00 pm

Location: Upper Wetlands Trail Entrance

Mill Pond Rd & Brittney Court

FHHOA Office Closure

The FHHOA Office will be closed on

Thursday, November 24th and Friday

November 25th in observance of the

Thanksgiving Holiday

Santa at the Village Center

Date: Saturday, December 8, 2012

Time: 12:00—2:00 pm

Location: Kaer Property Group at the

Village Center

Calling All Readers

We at the Forest Heights Starbucks think the

best way to get through a wet Oregon winter is

in front of the fireplace with a good book...and

we hope you’ll agree! If you’re interested in

helping us start a community book club (or just

need another excuse to drink lattes) stop by

the store and fill out an interest form. We’ll an-

nounce our first book and meeting time here in

next month’s newsletter.

Forest Heights Homeowners Association and

the Go Green Committee, in partnership with

SOLVE and the West Multnomah Soil and Water

Conservation 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 12:00 pm

Where: Upper Wetlands Trail Entrance

Mill Pond Rd. & Brittney Ct.

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

Help Reforest

Forest Heights!

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, November 15th

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:

A contractor for the Portland

Water Bureau has begun prelimi-

nary work to construct a 1.3 million

gallon water storage tank and a

1,408 square foot pump station.

The concrete cylindrical tank will

be located underground on City

property off NW Skyline Blvd. near

NW Hawkins Blvd. Construction is

slated for completion in summer 2013.

The Forest Park Low Reservoir Project will safely place

the 73-foot in diameter structure to a depth of approxi-

mately 41 feet. There will be no planned interruption of

your water service during this work. After construction,

the site will be replanted with native grasses.

The tank is needed to better serve the current and future

water needs of residents living at higher elevations in the

area. It will also help to improve water capacity for emer-

gency fire protection.

During construction, there will be intermittent street work

to install pipes to connect to existing pipelines. The work

will affect the intersection of NW Skyline Blvd. at NW

Hawkins Blvd. This work will require that traffic be chan-

neled into one lane around the work zone from 9:00 am

to 3:00 pm. Electronic message signs will provide notice

of the dates.

Traffic will be managed through flaggers and safety bar-

riers are required. All traffic lanes will be open when no

work is underway. Motorists are encouraged to plan al-

ternate routes to avoid delay. There may be noticeable

construction noise from heavy vehicles and machinery

working on the bluff. There will be a dump truck and ce-

ment mixer truck traffic on NW Skyline Blvd. Typically,

work hours are 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through

Friday.

For more information, contact Public Information staff at

503-823-6926, or visit: portlandoregon.gov/water. Thank

you for your patience and cooperation as we work to

improve the city’s century old water system.

News from the City of Portland: Construction Impacts to NW Skyline Blvd

FHHOA International Fall Festival

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Outdoors

• Disconnect hoses from hose bibs. Drain and store

hoses. Most hose-bibs in Forest Heights are frost-free,

meaning they don’t need to be drained,

but depending on the age of your home,

your hose bib may need to be shut off

and drained. All hose bibs can

benefit from freeze-proof

Styrofoam covers.

• Turn off the water supply to your sprinkler

system and consider having the system

professionally blown out.

• Clear gutters and downspouts of debris.

• Close foundation vents. Once predictions of

frost start, close the vents and leave them sealed until

spring.

• Check weather stripping and caulking around doors

and windows to minimize heat loss.

• Put your yard to bed. Some plants require fall

pruning; fertilize your lawn with a winter fertilizer. Don’t

forget to clean and store your yard tools. Replace

damaged or broken fence posts before the ground

freezes. Strong winter winds can blow down unsup-

ported fences.

Indoors

• Have your furnace professionally inspected and main-

tained; regularly replace furnace filters.

• If you have a wood-burning fireplace, have the chim-

ney cleaned and inspected.

• Replace batteries in smoke detectors.

Test all detectors to make sure they

are functioning properly.

• Install a carbon monoxide detector with

battery back-up on every level of your home.

Frigid Weather Precautions

• When temperatures are below freezing, keep a few

faucets dripping. Turn both hot and cold

faucets on, as hot water lines freeze first.

• Know where your water shut off is located, so that if a

pipe does burst you can turn off your home’s water

supply until the pipe can be repaired. This shut off is

located near the water meter, usually at the front of the

house.

• If you leave town during extreme weather, make sure

to leave the thermostat set at 60 degrees, and ask a

neighbor to check on your home.

~ Molly Oliver,

FHHOA Compliance Coordinator ~

I S Y O U R H O M E

P R E P A R E D F O R

W I N T E R ?

C O M P L I A N C E C O R N E R

Colder nights are here and it won’t be long

before winter weather arrives. Taking a few

minutes now to weatherize your home can

help prevent weather related problems later

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T he Association office has recently noted an uptick

in the number of complaints about pet owners

not picking up after their pets. Residents have

expressed displeasure and frustration in regularly

finding animal feces in their yard and on their property.

As a friendly reminder, Forest Heights CC&R’s Section

6.4 state:

“Any inconvenience, damage or unpleasantness caused

by such pets shall be the responsibility of

the respective owners thereof.”

Picking up your pet’s waste isn’t just a neighborly

courtesy, it’s the law. Multnomah County requires

pet owners to immediately remove pet waste from

any public area.

In addition to these neighborly and legal reasons to

pick up after a pet, there are serious environmental

considerations: pet waste is a major source of bacterial

contamination in urban watersheds across the country.

In 1991, dog poop was named an environmental pollutant

and placed in the same health category as petroleum and

toxic chemicals by the Environmental Protection Agency

(EPA). Allowing pet waste to remain in a yard or on a

sidewalk increases the problem—the longer dog waste

stays on the ground, the greater the chance for contami-

nation. Bacteria, worms and other parasites thrive in

waste until it’s washed away into the water supply.

Ringworm, roundworm, salmonella and giardia can all

be found in dog feces and can be easily transferable to

people through contact.

Forest Heights makes waste pick up convenient. Forty

strategic locations within our community, including most

trailheads, offer “mutt mitt” stations with both bags and

covered trash receptacles to dispose of waste. If you are

not sure where the station nearest your home is located,

feel free to contact Molly Oliver, FHHOA Compliance

Coordinator, by phone at 503-297-9400.

Pet owners, please do your part to maintain the livability

of our community by cleaning up after your pets. Your

neighbors thank you in advance for leaving their yards

the way you found them.

~ Molly Oliver,

FHHOA Compliance Coordinator ~

C A N Y O U R D O G D O T H I S ? If so, we probably wouldn’t have to write this article

Where to find Mutt Mitts in Forest Heights?

Mutt Mitt stations are located throughout Forest Heights, mainly at the

trail heads of each of the eight walking trails in the neighborhood. There

are also three Mutt Mitt stations at Mill Pond Park and one at Forest

Park Elementary. The HOA is currently working on a map of all Mutt

Mitt locations. If you would like a copy of this map, please email:

kmonaco@fhhoa.com and one will be sent to you.

Halloween Fun at the Village Center!

T hanks to everyone who came to the Annual Halloween Party at the Village

Center! This year’s party was a big success thanks to the combined efforts

of the Forest Heights HOA, the Village Center merchants, the Oregon

Humane Society and Forest Heights Vet. Events at this year’s party included an

old-fashioned photo booth, pet costume contest, kids obstacle course, gift basket

raffles, free pumpkin lattes, blood pressure screenings, hot apple cider and fresh

popcorn. DJ Mike and Frankenstein kept the evening going with a great selection

of music. Special thanks go out to the owners of the Village Center for hosting this

annual event.

We hope you enjoy these photos from this year’s Halloween party. If you’re in

one of these pictures and would like the digital file, email kmonaco@fhhoa.com.

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Be on the lookout for your Forest Heights Homeowners

Association assessment, due to arrive in the next few weeks.

Please review your payment options below, or simply drop off

your payment at the HOA office located at 2033 NW Miller Road.

Want to simplify your payments? Sign up for ACH and let the

HOA deduct your payments automatically!

S E M I A N N U A L A S S E S S M E N T S W I L L S O O N B E I N T H E M A I L

OPTION 1 (PREFERRED METHOD) ACH DRAFT

Complete a Forest Heights ACH form and we’ll

deduct your payments automatically from your chosen

account on January 20th and July 20th of each year.

Download ACH form

OPTION 2

US MAIL

Write a check payable to Forest Heights HOA, and

mail it along with your payment coupon to the

address listed on the coupon. Important: Write your

account number on your check as it appears on your

statement. Please allow 5 to 7 business days for

check to reach SmartStreet.

OPTION 3 YOUR BANK’S ONLINE BILL PAY

Please complete your bank’s online bill-pay set up

with the following information:

Payee

Forest Heights HOA

PO Box 105007 | Atlanta, GA 30348-5007

(888) 705-0600

Account Number: Enter as it appears on your

statement

OPTION 4

ONLINE PAYMENT

Set up a one time payment using MasterCard,

American Express or Discover or eCheck, or set up a

recurring payment via the association’s bank. When

the SmartStreet web page loads, choose one of the

following options and complete the online instructions.

For any of the above options, you will need to enter

your account number, which will be shown on your

statement.

There is a $9.95 convenience if you pay via a credit

card. Mastercard, American Express and Discover are

accepted. VISA IS NOT ACCEPTED

NOTE: You will need a login ID to set up a recurring

payment which can be obtained by selecting “Register

Now” and completing the online form. After you login,

enter “Forest Heights Homeowners Association” and

enter the instructions on the screen for payment.

F R O M T H E H O A O F F I C E

Street light out? Report it to the City of Portland

using their easy, online form

H ave you noticed the street lights on your street flick-

ering 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

Live on a private street? If you live on a private street

and are experiencing any street light issues, call them in

to the HOA office at: 503.297.9400 or let us know via email:

contactus@fhhoa.com. We’ll need to know the address

closest to the problem light.

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 “ x 11”

slot, just put it through.

If you’ve lost an item, send an email to

contactus@fhhoa.com describing what

you’ve lost. You never know what might

turn up!

L o s t a n d F o u n d

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 cbcohen@hotmail.com

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.

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:

jeremyk23@yahoo.com, 503.686.8020 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C24mJgNyP8

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: sunrisepetcare@hotmail.com or call 503.863.6673

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; sarahwannell@hotmail.com.

BABYSITTING

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 sarahwannell@hotmail.com or 503 313 1216

BABYSITTING SERVICE My name is Kendall and am 13 years old. I live in Forest Heights and an Red Cross CPR

certified. My parents will drive me to residences in the neighborhood. I can be reached at

503-780-1890/503-706-0348, and charge $5.00/hr.

EXPERIENCED NANNY Experienced nanny for many families in Forest Heights. Flexible availability. Reliable

transportation and perfect driving record. Many references. Part time preferable.

Phone Jocelyn at: 503-459-9443.

BRIDGE ANYONE?

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

Call Mike and Steph 503-244-1418

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 juliarenner@comcast.net.

Experienced Pet and Plant Sitter

Very responsible 13 year old girl with lots of experience. I can walk, feed and play

with, clean up after and care for your pets. I have lived with cats, dogs, hamsters, fish and

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

I will also water plant. I have excellent references available upon request. Call

503.291.1249 or email katherine.m.renner@gmail.com

BABYSITTING

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

Contact:503-297-4007 or email: camoritz26@gmail.com

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 emilywui@gmail.com.

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

Please contact Aya at: 971-227-0555

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: jamiehuggins@hotmail.com. I usually respond within the hour.

Hope to hear from you soon!

Responsible, Fun Babysitter Available

I am an 8th grader at ACCESS Academy and I am Red Cross Certified. I have 2 years of

experience and love kids of all ages. I'm also good with pets, and can help kids with their

homework. I'm also able to cook meals. My rate is $5 per hour for one child, additional rates

available upon request. I have excellent references available upon request.

Call 503-291-1249 or email me at katherine.m.renner@gmail.com.

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 rory.kenner@gmail.com

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: christinabean13@gmail.com

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

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Maja Berge was the winner of last month’s

riddle and a $15 gift certificate to Starbucks.

Here are the answers to last month’s riddles:

1. a coffin 2. a postage stamp 3. an ear of corn 4. a fire 5. a towel 6. a river 7. a shoe 8. stove, fire and smoke

1 cup sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 15-ounce can pure pumpkin

2 large eggs

1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

1/2 cup whole milk

1 1/2 tablespoons mild-flavored (light) molasses

1 9-inch unbaked homemade or purchased pie crust

Mix first 6 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Add pumpkin, eggs, cream, milk, and molasses; whisk filling to blend.

Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour filling into crust. Bake pie until set in center and slightly puffed around edges, about 1 hour 5 minutes.

Cool pie on rack.

From Bon Appetit, November 2004

Happy Thanksgiving from the

Forest Heights Homeowners

Association!

Spice & Molasses Pumpkin Pie

On Being Thankful

Be thankful that you don’t already have everything you desire, If you did, what would there be to look forward to?

Be thankful when you don’t know something For it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times. During those times you grow.

Be thankful for your limitations Because they give you opportunities for improvement.

Be thankful for each new challenge Because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes They will teach you valuable lessons.

Be thankful when you’re tired and weary Because it means you’ve made a difference.

~ Author Unknown ~

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

Architectural Review Committee

9:00 am

2 3

SOLVE Tree Planting 9:00 am

Mill Pond Reopening &

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 10:00 am

4 5

Safety, Streetscape and Transportation

11:30 pm

6

7

Go Green Committee 6:00 pm

8 9 10

11 12

13

Board of Directors 6:00 pm

14 15

Architectural Review Committee

9:00 am

16 17

18 19

Budget & Finance Committee

6:00 pm

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21

22

FHHOA Office Closed

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FHHOA Office Closed

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NOVEMBER 2012

Here’s a snapshot of FHHOA activities and meetings for the

month of November. Print and keep this calendar

in a handy spot so you’ll have access to

what’s happening in your community.