october 2011 forest heights community newsletter

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INCLUDE THE FOOD: COMPOSTING COMES TO PORTLAND C urbside composting is coming to Forest Heights! It's been talked about for years and finally, after a year long pilot project in four Portland neighborhoods, most people will be able to add food scraps to their green yard debris roll carts. This change, which takes effect the week of October 31, applies to all single-family households and to apartments, condos and townhouse buildings with four or fewer units. At the same time, as part of this new composting service, there will be a major change in the way garbage col- lection will work. The former schedule of weekly collection of garbage and bi-weekly collection of yard debris will switch. Under the new approach, your green yard debris roll cart (including food scraps) will be collected every week, while garbage collection will decrease to every other week. There will be no change in the weekly collection of the blue recycling roll cart and the yellow glass recycling bin. With the new curbside composting service, instead of throwing away food scraps such as fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, dairy, poultry, even bones and pizza boxes, you'll now be able to send all your food and leftovers to local composting facilities. There, they will be "cooked" and "cured" using special- ized processes, and eventually turned into nutrient-rich compost for fertilizing yards and gardens. pinnacle press NEWS AT FOREST HEIGHTS OCTOBER•2011 TRAIL DO’S AND DON’TS How you can help keep our trails safe and enjoyable for all. INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL Last month’s Fall Festival was one of the biggest FHHOA events ever. FALL GARAGE SALE The Fall Garage Sale is October 1st.Watch for extra traffic on Saturday. NATURESCAPE AND ARC Do your yard plans include naturescaping? If so, the ARC is here to help! continued on page 2 Composting Comes to PDX 1-2 Garage Sale Reminder 3 Walk-to-School 5 ARC & Naturescaping 6 Community Events 8 Stream Team Captain Training with SOLV 8 Halloween at the Village Center 9 International Fall Festival Recap 10-11 FHHOA Trail Etiquette: The Do’s and Don’ts 12 Wetlands Trail Gets a Facelift 13 Compliance Corner: Final Garbage Can Reminder 14 Forest Park Elementary Annual Book Fair 15 FHHOA Calendar 18 New curbside composting, recycling and garbage service begins October 31st

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Page 1: October 2011 Forest Heights Community Newsletter

I N C L U D E T H E F O O D : C O M P O S T I N G C O M E S T O P O R T L A N D

C urbside composting is coming to

Forest Heights! It's been talked

about for years and finally,

after a year long pilot project in four

Portland neighborhoods, most people

will be able to add food scraps to their

green yard debris roll carts. This

change, which takes effect the week of

October 31, applies to all single-family

households and to apartments, condos

and townhouse buildings with four or

fewer units.

At the same time, as part of this new

composting service, there will be a

major change in the way garbage col-

lection will work. The former schedule

of weekly collection of garbage and

bi-weekly collection of yard debris will

switch. Under the new approach, your

green yard debris roll cart (including

food scraps) will be collected every

week, while garbage collection will

decrease to every other week.

There will be no change in the weekly

collection of the blue recycling roll cart

and the yellow glass recycling bin.

With the new curbside composting

service, instead of throwing away food

scraps such as fruit, vegetables, meat,

fish, dairy, poultry, even bones and

pizza boxes, you'll now be able to send

all your food and leftovers to local

composting facilities. There, they will

be "cooked" and "cured" using special-

ized processes, and eventually turned

into nutrient-rich compost for fertilizing

yards and gardens.

pinnacle press NEWS AT FOREST HEIGHTS

OCTOBER•2011

T R A I L D O ’ S

A N D D O N ’ T S H o w y o u c a n

h e l p k e e p o u r

t r a i l s s a f e

a n d e n j o y a b l e

f o r a l l .

I N T E R N A T I O N A L

F E S T I V A L L a s t m o n t h ’ s F a l l

F e s t i v a l w a s o n e

o f t h e b i g g e s t

F H H O A e v e n t s

e v e r .

F A L L G A R A G E

S A L E T h e F a l l G a r a g e

S a l e i s O c t o b e r

1 s t . W a t c h f o r

e x t r a t r a f f i c o n

S a t u r d a y .

N A T U R E S C A P E

A N D A R C D o y o u r y a r d

p l a n s i n c l u d e

n a t u r e s c a p i n g ?

I f s o , t h e A R C i s

h e r e t o h e l p !

continued on page 2

Composting Comes to PDX 1-2

Garage Sale Reminder 3 Walk-to-School 5

ARC & Naturescaping 6

Community Events 8

Stream Team Captain

Training with SOLV

8

Halloween at the Village

Center

9

International Fall Festival

Recap

10-11

FHHOA Trail Etiquette:

The Do’s and Don’ts

12

Wetlands Trail Gets a

Facelift

13

Compliance Corner: Final

Garbage Can Reminder

14

Forest Park Elementary

Annual Book Fair

15

FHHOA Calendar 18

New curbside composting, recycling and garbage service begins October 31st

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In mid-October before the service

change takes effect, Forest Heights

residents should receive a kitchen

pail for collecting food scraps, as well

as instructions

for successful

food scrap

collection.

You will be

able to put

your food scraps directly into the pail,

or line it with newspaper, a paper bag

or with a special compostable plastic

bag approved by the City of Portland.

There are five approved bags, which

should be available at major super-

markets: the Compostable Kitchen

bag by Glad, the Natur-Bag Com-

postable bag by Natur-Tec, the 6400

Line bag by EcoSafe, the Compost

Me bag by EcNow Tech, and the

Certified Compostable bag by Bio-

Bag. Regular plastic bags and other

bags, even those that are advertised

as being compostable, cannot be

used to bag food scraps for your yard

debris carts.

If you don't have a yard debris cart,

perhaps because you live in a town-

house or condo and all your yard de-

bris is taken away by your landscape

company, you can place an order

with Walker Garbage Service, the

hauler who serves Forest Heights;

their number is 503-531-6330. Many

homeowners use a 60-gallon yard

debris cart, but condo dwellers may

not need such a roomy one. Garbage

haulers are in the process of ordering

smaller yard debris containers, but

the new carts may not arrive before

the first pickup under the new system

begins. One possible solution is to

find a neighbor with a large yard de-

bris bin, and ask to put your food

scraps in their bin temporarily.

Many people wonder why this enor-

mous change is being made in the

city garbage collection process. The

reason is to reduce the amount of

garbage Portland sends to landfills.

Food scraps account for almost

30,000 tons of unnecessary garbage

in Portland every year. The goal of

the new program is to increase the

city's recycling rate from the current

67 percent of waste to 75 percent by

2015.

People also wonder if their garbage

rates will go up. The answer is gener-

ally no, at least not right away. City

spokesmen say rates will stay the

same for most Portlanders who use

32-gallon to 35-gallon garbage con-

tainers. But rates will go up by 10

percent for those who toss the most

trash, people with 60-gallon to 90-

gallon containers. Rates eventually

may go up for everyone, depending

upon how the new system works out,

but probably not until 2013.

Customer service representatives for

the city of Portland will be available

to answer questions and provide

assistance on the curbside compost-

ing hotline at 503-823-7202. More

information is available online

at www.portlandcomposts.com.

You can also call Walker Garbage

with specific questions about your

service, or you can email them at

www.walkergarbage.com.

~ Debby Rankin, Resident

and G2 Committee Member ~

continued from page 1

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 | 2011-2012

Mark Sanzone—President

Eric Butterfield—Vice President

Stuart Roberts—Secretary

Ric Barton—Treasurer

Mike Fletcher

Heather Gaitan

Devidas Gupta

Association Staff

Stephen K. Herr—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

I N C L U D E T H E F O O D : C O M P O S T I N G C O M E S T O P O R T L A N D

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R E M I N D E R : C O M M U N I T Y G A R A G E S A L E O C T. 1 S T

When: Saturday, October 1st

Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Where: Forest Heights Neighborhood

W ith over 60 homes participating, we're expecting a large

turnout for our annual fall community garage sale. If you are

participating in the sale, don't forget to pick up your free

balloon at the HOA office (starting at 8:00 am) so buyers can more

easily find your home. If you want to shop the sale, maps and listings

will be posted on the HOA website the day before the sale, or you

can pick up maps and listings on Saturday at the HOA office or

at Starbucks.

Please be aware of the additional traffic in the

neighborhood on Saturday.

October 1st

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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 5th, so be extra watchful

for students walking to school that day.

What: Walk-to-School Day

When: Wednesday, October 5th

Time: 7:15 am—8:00 am

Where: Forest Heights Neighborhood

NOTE: Crossing guards will be at Miller and

Thompson Road and also at Miller and Mill Ridge

(at Starbucks)

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F R O M T H E A R C

A R C & N A T U R E S C A P I N G

G O H A N D I N H A N D

D id last month’s Naturescaping

and Backyard Habitat Work-

shop inspire you to have your

yard evaluated for the Natural Habitat

Certification? If you have an evalua-

tion of your yard performed and it is

determined that achieving any of the

certification levels requires you to

remove aggressive weeds or install

native plantings on your lot, please

remember to include the ARC in your

plans.

The ARC has been working hand in

hand with Columbia Land Trust and is

here to help FHHOA residents under-

stand how the Naturescaping process

fits in with the Architectural Review

process. Below are the steps you’ll

need to take before you embark on

any naturescaping planting:

Complete an ARC application

and provide a plan to the commit-

tee to show what plants you are

removing and which plants you are

installing. Whether this will be a

minor plant material change (no fee

for the review) or a complete land-

scape plan ($200 review fee) will

depend on the size and scope

of the project. If you are unsure

about the classification of your

project, contact Molly Oliver, ARC

Coordinator, at 503-297-9400

Review your plan against the

FHHOA Landscape Plan Checklist

to make sure the plan is complete;

submit the checklist with your applica-

tion.

Submit your Backyard Habitat Site

Review with your ARC application

to help the ARC understand the

changes you have been asked to

make to your landscape.

Consider consulting with or

hiring a Landscape Designer

who specializes in naturescaping

While some homeowners feel confi-

dent in creating their own plans that

conform to the FHHOA checklist,

others may wish to work with a

landscape professional.

For more information on the Backyard

Habitat Certification Program, please

contact:

Gaylen Beatty | Columbia Land Trust

Email:[email protected]

Web: www.columbialandtrust.org

Phone: 503-224-3601

Forest Heights HOA will soon be launching a new

and improved website!

The Forest Heights HOA is working to bring our homeowners a new web-

site before the end of this year. Our new site will be easier to navigate and

will include features such as online compliance forms, an updated resident

directory, opt-in communication features like RSS news feeds and security

features for “homeowners only data” viewing. We’ll let you know when the

new site launches and how you can interact with the HOA via our new site.

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7531 SW Barnes Road, Suite 111

Portland, Oregon 97225

503-764-9321

www.westhillsvisioncare.com

This year's fall fashion forecast calls

for shade(s). Come in today and

get 30% off prescription and

non-prescription sunglasses.

Certain restrictions apply. Call for details.

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Community Events

Fall Community Garage Sale

Date: Saturday, October 1st, 2011

Time: 9:00 am—3:00pm

Location: Forest Heights Neighborhood

National Walk-to-School Day

Date: October 5th, 2011

Time: 7:15 am—8:00 am

Location: Forest Heights Neighborhood

Stream Team Captain Training

Date: Saturday, October 8th, 2011

Time: 9:00 am—2:00 pm

Location: FHHOA Office

Twilight Tour of Homes

Date: Saturday, October 15th, 2011

Time: 3:00 pm—6:00 pm

Location: Forest Heights Neighborhood

Forest Park Elementary

Book Fair

Dates: October 24th—27th

Time: 10:00 am—12:00 & 2:00 pm—4:00 pm

Family Night: Oct. 25th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm

Location: Forest Park Elementary Gymnasium

Halloween Fun!

Date: Monday, October 31st, 2011

Time: 5:30 pm—7:30 pm

Location: Village Center

Stream Team Captains

to the Rescue!

Would you like to get trained in

Streambank Habitat Restoration?

T he G2 Committee has partnered with SOLV

to provide a free Stream Captain Training

session for all interested Forest Heights

volunteers. SOLV Stream Captain Training teaches

volunteers the mechanics of leading a restoration

event and includes training in invasive removal,

planting of natives and native plant identification.

We have a few available seats remaining for this train-

ing session. If you are looking to acquire a new skill,

or are in high school or college and have an interest in

learning more about environmental science or biology,

this could be your opportunity!

The training will be held on Saturday, October 8th

from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the FHHOA Office. You must

register for the training session. To do so, email:

[email protected] with the subject line:

"SOLV Training". Hope to see you there!

When: Saturday, October 8, 2011 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Where: FHHOA Office

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Come show off your

costume and enjoy a safe

and fun Halloween with your

friends and neighbors!

When: Monday, October 31st

Time: 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Where: Village Center

What tricks can you expect?

Spooky songs spun by a DJ, an

eight foot tall Frankenstein, fun

and frightening decorations plus

some tasty treats from the

Village Center Merchants.

Boo!

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C O M M I T T E E U P D A T E S

T he Forest Heights International Fall Festival

was held last month and despite record

breaking temperatures on the day of the

event, the sun and heat didn’t keep many of you

away. Almost 1,900 homeowners attended this

year’s event, making it one of the largest commu-

nity events held in Forest Heights.

As this year’s festival fell on the 10th anniversary

of 9-11, we started off the event with a bagpipe

salute and moment of recognition with members

of the Portland Fire Department and Tualatin

Valley Fire and Rescue.

The tradition of our food vendors providing

outstanding food and service continued again,

and this year’s menu included food from

Ernesto’s (Italian), Zab Thai (Thai), Best of Brazil

(Brazilian), Blue Olive (Greek), Swagat (Indian)

and El Tapatio (Mexican).

Entertainment included the Mythobolus Mask

Theatre, Rio Con Brio (Brazilian Guitar), Indian

Folk dancing performed by students of the

Nirvana Dance Academy, Viva Mariachi Band

and the ever popular DJ Craig Brown, who never

fails to get the crowd on their feet. The relaxed

atmosphere was great for catching up with

neighbors, and we thank everyone who attended

this annual (and popular) event!

If you enjoyed the festival or have feedback for

the Community Activities Committee, please let

us know at [email protected].

~ Community Activities Committee~

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 R E C A P

Continued on page 9→

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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 R E C A P

Continued from page 9

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Please Do

• Feel free to run or walk the trails

• Keep to the right hand side of

the trail to allow faster traffic to overtake you

• Give right of way to the uphill

traffic if you are moving downhill

• Take care walking or running on

wooden stairs and bridges, as these can be slippery when wet or icy

• Use soft voices when walking

near homes and remember the time of day—be considerate.

• Use running strollers (not

regular ones) on the trails

• Keep your dog on a leash,

within reach, and keep control of your dog at all times. Even if your dog is extremely well trained, it is important to adhere to these rules. Not all dogs are well trained, and even an ex-tremely well trained dog has the potential to move suddenly in the presence of another dog, a child or sudden movement from one of our resident deer or other wildlife

• Pick up after your dog, on trails

and in the green spaces. Be sure to bring a bag or two when you’re on the trails, as there are dispensers and trashcans at the head of each trail. Close used bags with a knot

Please Don’t

• Ride bikes on the trails. You

may push your bike if you are making connections between streets

• Use your cell phone for long

conversations or radio or other electronic noisemaker devices on the trails. Of course cell phones are important for emer-gencies

• Leave trash if you see it—you

can put it into the trashcans provided for the doggie bags

• Cut, remove, or prune any

native species that are growing in the woods

• Allow your dog to enter into

the streams or pond, as this destroys the stream bed and embankments

• Make your own trails—please

only use those that are main-tained by the FHHOA and don’t cut across green spaces or make special trails to lots that are adjacent to trails

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F O R E S T H E I G H T S T R A I L E T I Q U E T T E : T H E D O ’ S & D O N ’ T S

When to Report a Problem

• Trash on the trail (assistance

with trash clean up is appreci-ated). Report trash on the trails to FHHOA at: 503.297.9700 or by email: [email protected]

• Dogs off-leash. Please reinforce

Multnomah County leash rule to dog owner.

• Dog attack. Exchange names

and contact information with other dog owner.

• Suspicious persons. Report to

police department immediately at the non-emergency number: 503.823.3333

• Trails that appear to be in need

of maintenance, including trees down on the trail. Report trail maintenance issues to FHHOA at: 503.297.9700 or by email: [email protected]

~ G2 Committee ~

Many of us moved to Forest Heights in part due to the wonderful

and extensive trail system that we support through our dues.

Whether you are a regular runner, a dog owner, or someone

who has just been thinking about enhancing your fitness with walks, we on the Go Green Committee would

like to remind you of some important Do’s and Don’ts regarding the trails in Forest Heights. Please take

these to heart and share with your family. Our goal is to keep the trail system safe and enjoyable for all!

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O n September 17th, the Go Green Committee

organized a very successful Forest Heights

Invasive Removal Stewardship Day, as part of

SOLV's statewide Beach and Riverside Cleanup. In

just three short hours, 35 volunteers cleared 2400

square feet of invasive blackberry and mulched 175

plants which resulted in significant progress towards

the restoration of the Wetlands trail.

Event volunteers were drawn from various sources

including our dedicated HOA staff, passionate residents

(including the G2 committee), Forest Heights Starbucks

employees and members of the non-profit group

Women In Environment. As with previous events,

SOLV provided logistical support and tools while the

West Multnomah Soil & Conservation District

provided the mulch and the technical know-how.

The G2 committee plans to hold frequent volunteer led

events over the next one to two years in order to assist

in restoring the natural habitat that is so prevalent in

Forest Heights. If you are interested in leading a group

of volunteers with our efforts, please consider becoming

a Stream Team Captain (see page 8).

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 ~

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THE WETLANDS TRAIL THANKS YOU!

Volunteers work hard to remove invasives along the Wetlands Trail

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F or the past several months,

we’ve been alerting readers

of this newsletter to the

following trash receptacle policy

and new enforcement procedures:

Trash, yard debris and recycling

receptacles should be set out no

earlier than the night before

pickup and removed and stored

out of sight from the street, in

an appropriately screened or

enclosed area, no later than the

end of the day of pickup.

As of October 1st, the following

timeline for compliance enforce-

ment begins:

• First letter: FHHOA requests

compliance/remedy within

thirty (30) days (typical notice

requires a seven (7) day

remedy according to Exhibit

A Policy Resolution #3). All

future notices will be seven

(7) days.

• Second Letter: Seven (7) day

notice to correct problem. If

you are not compliant after

seven (7) days a $25 daily fine

begins on Day 8, plus adminis-

trative charges.

• Day 30: If the violation contin-

ues for thirty (30) days or more

the Association may refer the

compliance matter to the As-

sociation’s attorney for legal

action.

If your receptacles are currently

stored in your driveway or are

otherwise visible from the street,

this is the perfect time to evaluate

where you can move them. The

easiest solutions would be to store

containers in your garage or be-

hind a fence. Other methods would

be to use landscape (shrubs or a

short hedge) or a short fence to

screen the containers from view.

These projects would need to be

submitted for Architectural Review

Committee approval. The fee for

such a review would be waived.

Questions? Please contact

FHHOA Compliance Coordinator

Molly Oliver at: 503.297.9400 or

by email at: [email protected]

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

A R E Y O U R G A R B A G E C A N S

I N V I E W ? Final Reminder: New Enforcement Procedures

Regarding Garbage Cans Now in Effect

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Y o u ’ v e r e a d a b o u t h e r o e s ,

w h y n o t b e c o m e o n e ?

W hile it’s fun to cheer for the

cape-wearing, gravity-

defying heroes that are portrayed

in pop culture, we all know it’s the

everyday heroes that get the job

done. Heroes who volunteer. He-

roes who serve others. Heroes

who encourage kids

to read. Heroes like you.

Why not perform your own heroic

act this October by picking up

some books at the Forest Park

Elementary Book Fair? The book

fair is a perfect opportunity for you

to exhibit some heroism as 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 time and

time again that reading to chil-

dren—and encouraging them to

read on their own—are proven to

be two of the most important

things a parent can do to

ensure their child's success in

school and beyond. So why not

don your own version of a cape

and come support your local

school? And keep that cape on

while you read to the kids in your

life!

Forest Park

Elementary

Book Fair

October 24th—27th

10:00 am to noon

2:00pm to 4:00 pm

Forest Park

Elementary Gym

Family night is

October 25th from

6 to 8 pm.

All are welcome!

Congratulations to Pam Morris, winner of last month’s

newsletter Cryptogram Puzzle and a $25 Starbucks gift card.

Here are the answers to last month’s puzzle:

“The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it

to change. The realist adjusts the sails.” - William Arthur Ward

Be sure to check out this month’s Brain Teaser on page 16!

Page 16: October 2011 Forest Heights Community Newsletter

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].

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]

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

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

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.

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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!

RESPONSIBLE, FUN BABYSITTER AND MOTHER’S HELPER AVAILABLE Red Cross Certified, 12 years old and love for kids of all ages. Like to play sports, read to

kids, do creative things like acting, dancing, singing, and am an A+ student. Rate is $5 per

hour. Call 503.294.1249 or email: [email protected]

OCTOBER BRAIN TEASER

BABYSITTING

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

Contact:503-297-4007 or email: [email protected]

NANNY/SITTER/ADULT CARE Single woman, 47 years old, who raised two children, looking for work as a nanny, baby sitter or adult care in Forest Heights. Please call anytime. Qualified masseur. English is

limited. Tel: 503-367-4797 or 503-853-1851. Email: [email protected]

How long will it take you to solve this riddle?

Email your answer to this

month’s puzzle to:

[email protected]

for a chance to win a

$25 Starbucks gift card.

I'm a ten-letter word, but when I am heard,

It is a surprise, but I'm half that size.

My first sound is found when half isn't around.

When a pair is amiss, the other is called this.

The second has one where normally two form a pair.

You will get the nod if you look in a pod.

Together, my fifth and third hold music that is heard.

A pair you are seeking, alphabetically speaking.

And the fourth sound, it will be found

If you look where I send, in the middle of end.

What word am I?

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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

FOREST HEIGHTS STORAGE UNITS FOR RENT Secure Storage/Parking Garages available in Forest Heights behind the Village Center.

Sizes and Prices Vary. Contact 503-384-0333 if you’re interested. Professionally managed

by C and R Real Estate Services, Co.

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.

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]

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

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:

503.313.1216 or mail me: [email protected].

MUSIC TUTORING

PET/PLANT CARE

MISCELLANEOUS

EXPERT COLLEGE ESSAY COACH

As the acceptance rates of competitive colleges decline, it becomes essential for

applicants to craft compelling admission essays. Experienced high school English

teacher with Master’s Degree available to help plan, organize, revise, and edit admission

and scholarship essays during evenings and/or weekends. Hourly fee. References supplied

upon request. Please contact Ali at 503.867.6321 or [email protected]

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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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

STUDIO8FILMS

Have you ever wanted to create a special video to celebrate an

event or milestone in the life of a loved one, including your pet, but don't have the

time or skills to do so? Studio8Films can produce your custom video with original

videography or can utilize and edit your super 8 films, photographs, videos and audio

bytes. Why let the memorable moments fade, capture them forever! Final films provided

in a format of your choice, a DVD or web movie for upload to the internet.

Please go to: Studio8Films.net for video samples and information.

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]

Find us on

Facebook!

Look for the Forest Heights

Facebook page and “like” us!

When you become a fan of our

page, you’ll be able to see updates

from the HOA and keep up to date

on what’s happening in the

neighborhood.

SHORT TERM CHRISTMAS RENTAL Forest Heights resident looking for a furnished home/condo to rent over Christmas holidays

to house out-of-town family. Please help! Contact June: [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

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

Fall Garage Sale 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Forest Heights Neighborhood

2 3

4

Safety, Streetscape and Transportation

Meeting 12:00 pm

FHHOA Office

5

GoGreen, Natural Habitat, Landscape

& Trails 6:00 pm

FHHOA Office

6

Architectural Review

Committee 9:00 am

FHHOA Office

7 8

Stream Team Captain Training w/SOLV

9:00 am to 2:00 pm

FHHOA Office

9 10

Community Activities

Committee 5:00 pm

FHHOA Office

11

Board of Directors Meeting 6:00 pm

FHHOA Office

12 13

14 15

Twilight Tour of Homes

3:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Forest Heights Neighborhood

16 17 Budget & Finance

Committee 6:00 pm

FHHOA Office

18

19

20

Architectural Review

Committee 9:00 am

FHHOA Office

21 22

23 24 25 26

Tract R Task Force 5:30 pm

FHHOA Office

27 28 29

30 31

Halloween at the Village Center 5:30-7:30 pm

OCTOBER 2011

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.

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