B O A R D A P P R O V E S 2 0 1 2 B U D G E T

T he Forest Heights Homeowners

Association Budget and Finance

Committee, along with the assis-

tance of General Manager Stephen

Herr, crafted the 2012 operating

budget for the board’s review and

consideration. Following the November

1st budget working session, the Forest

Heights Homeowner Association

Board of Directors approved the

proposed 2012 balanced Operating

Budget, with no dues increase. The

forecasted Operating Revenues, under

current assumptions, appear sufficient

to fund next year’s “operating”

expenses. The B&F Committee’s

underlying philosophy continues to be

on financial conservatism as

exemplified by erring on the high side

for expenses and the low side when

forecasting revenues.

The Budget and Finance Committee

believes this approach is prudent con-

sidering current economic and housing

market conditions.

The actual year-to-date operating

results for 2011 serve as a base line

for the 2012 budgeting process. The

association, considering the 9/30/11

interim financial statements, is on

pace to complete the year slightly

under budget. This is an unanticipated

result considering the persistence in

delinquent and uncollectible accounts

combined with inflation related in-

creases in operating costs. Generally,

we have experienced relatively small

positive variances in key areas through

improved revenues and expense

reductions. These results bode well

for our 2012 budget forecast and are

a reflection of management’s contin-

ued focus on controlling short and

long term expenses. Overall, the

association’s 2011 results are

commendable considering poor labor

and housing markets.

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2012 Budget News 1-2

From the Board President 4

Ask the Manager 6-7

Upcoming Community

Events

8-9

Compliance Corner: Rain,

Leashes & Trash Cans

10-11

Tract R Community Survey 12-13

Community Member Profile:

Kevin Renner

14-15

NEW EcoShuttle Schedule

and Bus

16-17

Go Green Update: A Year

in Review

18

Semi Annual Dues

Announcement

19

Tree Recycling Schedule 20

FHHOA Calendar 22

DECEMBER•2011

IN THIS ISSUE

As part of the budgeting process,

the Budget and Finance Committee

assesses the adequacy of our com-

munity’s Common Property Reserves

relative to future expenditures. The

committee, based on updated re-

serve funding projections provided

by the association’s Reserve Study

Specialist, recommended to the

board a 5% increase in the contribu-

tion rate for 2012. The goal is to

strike a balance between adequately

funding the reserves to maintain our

community’s infrastructure while

minimizing the fees levied on the

homeowners. Each and every

year the common area and private

reserves are reviewed and updated

relative to actual reserve account

balances and anticipated future

expenses.

The Budget and Finance Committee

also reviewed the Private Street

Reserves funding requirements.

For clarification purposes, Private

Street reserves are funded by private

street homeowners and are separate

from the common area reserves.

The committee recommended that

the board approve the 2012 Private

Street Reserve plan with a 6%

increase in the contribution rate

from 2011 to 2012. Future increases,

based on the current study are

estimated at 12% per year or

approximately $12 per household

for the remainder of the study. These

contribution levels appear to be suffi-

cient to maintain and extend the life

of the streets and complete the slurry

coat re-surfacing as scheduled for

every seven years. Like common

area reserves, private street funding

and expense projections are re-

viewed annually.

Overall, at this point in time, our

Forest Heights Homeowner Associa-

tion is financially sound. It goes

without saying that management

and all the supporting committees

must continue to prudently manage

expenses and protect revenues

as we look forward to future budget-

ing cycles. Please contact me or

association management should

you have an interest in helping the

Budget and Finance Committee with

this charge.

For your information, the 2012

Operating Budget and supporting

details are posted on the FHHOA

website at www.fhhoa.com.

Detailed copies of the budget are

available in the association office.

If you have comments or questions,

you may contact your FHHOA

Treasurer, Ric Barton, General

Manager, Stephen Herr, or your

Budget and Finance Chairman,

Donald Bielen through email at:

contactus@fhhoa.com.

You may also address the Board

directly at the monthly Board meeting

during the Open Forum. Please

check our website for dates and

times.

~ Donald Bielen, MBA, CFPÓ, Budget

and Finance Committee Chairman ~

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 | 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: sherr@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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B O A R D A P P R O V E S 2 0 1 2 B U D G E T

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Interested in advertising in the Forest

Heights Community Newsletter?

When you advertise in

the FHHOA Community

Newsletter, your ad will

appear monthly during your

contract period.

In addition to your ad,

we provide links to your

website from the both the

newsletter itself and the

monthly email blast that

delivers the newsletter.

For ad rates, submission deadlines and general

information, please contact Kim Monaco, Marketing,

Communications and Event Coordinator, at:

kmonaco@fhhoa.com or by phone 503.297.9400.

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P R E S I D E N T ’ S C O R N E R

Upcoming FHHOA

Board Meetings

Tuesday, December 13th

Time: 6:00 pm

Location: FHHOA Office

Tuesday, January 10th

Time: 6:00 pm

Location: FHHOA Office

All 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

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. Page 4

I n this season of giving thanks,

I would like to thank the FHHOA

staff and the Budget and Finance

committee for putting together our

2012 balanced budget without a dues

increase (see feature article).

In going through the budget process

this past month, I was surprised by

one line item in particular: $11,000

annual expense for doggie bags. The

association has, in total, 42 “Mutt Mitt”

stations at each trail head which dis-

pense doggie bags at a cost of about

14 cents each. When you do the math,

it is very apparent that we are using a

lot of these bags. In just one year, the

community has gone through 78,570

bags. That’s an average of 215 bags

per day!

The HOA staff is currently looking into

some lower cost alternatives to our ex-

isting doggie bags, but all of us working

together to reduce usage would be one

simple fix to help bring down this cost.

One way to do this is for dog owners to

bring their own bags when taking their

dogs out for walks. I am not asking you

to go out and buy bags, but please

consider taking a look around your

home for any plastic grocery store,

produce or newspaper bags that are

more than likely going in the trash. Why

not utilize those bags? I know some of

you are saying "hey, I already do that"

which is great, but there are certainly

many that don't. So think about it

please. A little effort from a lot of people

could literally save several thousand

dollars.

~ Mark Sanzone,

FHHOA Board President ~

Please consider using plastic produce

(shown above) or newspaper bags to

help cut down on the usage, and cost,

of the Mutt Mitt bags.

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Happy holidays,

Forest Heights!

We keep the focus

where it belongs.

You. Your family. Your needs.

Dr. Katie Phillips is passionate about

patient care for the entire family and

has expertise in the area of refractive

surgery.

Visit WestHillsVision.com for more

information, or call to schedule your

annual eye exam for 2012.

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503.764.9321 | westhillsvision.com

Thanks for your

support during our

first year in business.

We look forward to taking care

of your family’s vision needs in

the new year, and beyond.

Page 6

U nfortunately, Forest

Heights has a habitual

problem with speeding

vehicles in our entire community,

not just on Miller or Thompson

Road. The Safety, Streetscape

and Transportation Committee

(SST) has focused its energy

numerous times to reduce speed-

ing, and has investigated traffic

calming devices such as speed

bumps, signage, the addition of

crosswalks and curb extensions in

various locations. The committee

is constantly requesting speed

enforcement from the City of

Portland Police Department.

Speed bumps are considered

an effective method in reducing

speeding traffic, however, there

is a complex process to get them

approved and installed. Previously

there was a qualifying process for

initiating a speed bump project

whereby residents in neighbor-

hoods could gather petitions of

support and raise funds to pay

for the installation of the bumps.

Currently the City of Portland,

due to budget restraints, has

eliminated the Speed Bump

Program. With the reassignment

of city staff, there currently is not a

method for residents to purchase

speed bumps. For now, the speed

bump program is in abeyance.

Although the city’s speed bump

program is currently not funded,

we thought we’d provide you with

information on speed bumps from

the City of Portland Bureau of

Transportation.

What is a speed bump?

Speed bumps are asphalt mounds

constructed on streets and

spaced 300 to 600 feet apart.

Portland uses two different

shapes of speed bump according

to the conditions and needs of a

given street. On residential streets

where speeds of 25 mph are de-

sired, speed bumps that are 14

feet wide and ramp up to a height

of 3 inches might be used. On

streets where speeds of 30 mph

ASK THE MANAGER “We have a continual problem with speeding on my street

and other streets in Forest Heights. What is the process to

get speed bumps on my street and how can this be accom-

plished through the HOA?”

Are you curious about things

going on in our community?

Do you ever wonder about

something you see while

walking or driving through

our neighborhood? Do you

have questions about issues

that impact Forest Heights?

Here’s your opportunity to get

some answers! Our General

Manager, Stephen Herr, will

answer your questions about

Forest Heights each month in

this article.

If you are wondering about

something, chances are others

in our community are curious

about the same thing, so do us

all a favor and send in your

questions. If Manager Herr

can’t answer the question,

he’ll find someone who can!

Please email your questions to

contactus@fhhoa.com with

“Ask the Manager” in the

subject line. Questions received

by the 10th of each month will be

answered in the newsletter the

following month.

“Curiosity is the

wick in the candle

of learning.”

- William A. Ward

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are desired, twenty-two foot speed

bumps might be used. On streets

used by transit vehicles, are consid-

ered primary fire response routes

by the Portland Fire Bureau or

have exceptionally high volumes,

the twenty-two foot bump may be

selected instead of the fourteen foot

speed bumps. Portland has also

investigated the Offset, or Split,

speed bump. A twenty-two foot

bump is split in half down the

centerline of the street. Each half

is offset from the other and a small

splitter island is constructed. By

offsetting the two bump halves,

emergency vehicles are able to

drive around the bump portions,

significantly reducing delay.

What is the purpose of a speed

bump?

Speed bumps are intended to

reduce vehicle speeds.

What is the effectiveness of

speed bumps?

Fourteen-foot speed bumps are

very effective at encouraging 25

mph vehicle speeds. Twenty-two-

foot speed bumps are very effective

at encouraging 30 mph vehicle

speeds.

How much does a speed bump

cost?

Asphalt speed bumps cost approxi-

mately $2,500 each, depending on

size.

What is the impact on parking?

None.

Is there an impact on emergency

services vehicles?

Like other vehicles, emergency

response vehicles must cross a

speed bump at reduced speeds.

The speed bump design selected

for any street takes into considera-

tion whether it is used as a primary

response route. The Portland Fire

Bureau reviews all speed bumps

proposed on primary response

routes.

Are there noise impacts?

Speed bumps may generate some

noise from drivers accelerating or

from objects not secured inside the

vehicles.

What about other considera-

tions?

Traffic volumes typically decrease

slightly after speed bumps are con-

structed. Traffic on neighboring

streets must be monitored for diver-

sion.

Speed bumps are not constructed

on grades greater than 8% as they

present a safety hazard during

snow and ice conditions. Hawkins,

Hazeltine, and Bartholomew are all

on a grade larger than 8%.

Forest Heights HOA will continue

to work with the city to effectively

reduce speeding in our community

and will also be studying the Safe

Route to Schools Report for Forest

Park Elementary. The best solution,

however, starts with you and good

driving practices.

The Oregon Department of Trans-

portation slogan applies to every

driver: “Give them a brake. Slow

Down”. Make this your New Year’s

resolution today!

A S K T H E M A N A G E R : S P E E D B U M P S

Continued from page 6

Happy Holidays from the Forest

Heights Homeowners Association!

We appreciate our

homeowners and wish

you all the best during

this holiday season.

- FHHOA Staff -

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Holiday Tree Lighting

Date: Saturday, December 3rd, 2011

Time: 5:00pm—8:00pm

Location: Village Center

Food Drive

Date: Through Dec. 12th, 2011

Location: Starbucks, Forest Park

Elementary of Forest Heights

Homeowners Association

Tree Recycling

Date: Sunday, January 1st

& Saturday January 7th

Time: 9:00 am—3:00pm

Location: Village Center

Upcoming Community Events

Breakfast bars

Oatmeal

Low sugar, high fiber cereals

Tuna fish or canned chicken

Dried beans

Top Ramen

Granola bars

Dried fruit

Boxed or bagged rice

Peanut butter

Jelly or jam

Canned soup

Boxed macaroni & cheese

Canned fruit & vegetables

Applesauce

Nutrition bars

Canned chili beef stew

Fruit juice

D id you know that many children who live in

some Portland neighborhoods will not have

access to breakfast or lunch during the

upcoming holiday school break?

Over 87% of students enrolled at

Harvey Scott Elementary in NE

Portland and Whitman Elementary

in SE Portland receive both breakfast

and lunch during school hours. These

meals are provided to low-income

children who might not ordinarily receive these meals

in their own homes. During school closures (in-service

days, holiday break, summer break, etc.), these stu-

dents typically do not eat breakfast or lunch as they

are not in school to partake in the program.

Forest Park Elementary is sponsoring a Holiday Food

Drive to assist these families in need. Their goal is to

collect enough food to feed 60 children (30 per school

listed above) during the upcoming holiday break.

If you would like to help, please drop off non-perishable

foods (see below) between now and December 12th

at the following locations: Forest Park Elementary,

Starbucks at the Village Center or the Forest Heights

Homeowners Association office.

Food Drive benefits students on holiday

break

Suggested Non-Perishable Items

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8:00am—1:00pm

Cub Scouts Holiday Wreaths

& Centerpiece Sale

Pick up holiday wreaths and

centerpieces for decorating your

home and support the Cub Scouts.

Toy and Joy Program & The

Sunshine Division

Toys and non-perishable food will

be collected all day starting at 9:00

am benefitting local families in

need.

5:00—8:00 pm

Rudolph the Red-Nosed

Reindeer

The most famous reindeer of all will

be at the Village Center to greet

guests and pose for photos. Don’t

forget to bring your camera!

6:15—6:30 pm

Santa Claus is Coming...to

the Village Center

Don’t miss the arrival of old Saint

Nick as he catches a ride with the

Portland Fire & Rescue crew out of

Station 27. Photo opportunities will

be available with Santa in the giant

“Santa Chair”.

6:30 pm

Girl Scout Caroling

6:30—8:00 pm

Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

Be there for the lighting of the giant

Holiday Tree! Join the celebration

with holiday music, candy canes,

and photos with Santa and

Rudolph.

Schedule of Events

Santa Claus is Coming to the Village Center!

Saturday

December 3rd

5 pm to 8 pm

Village Center

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What is Tract R?

Tract R is a parcel of land that is

sandwiched between Mill Pond and

Forest Heights Crossing (east of the

pond) and measures about 2.2

acres. The land is common property

of the Forest Heights Homeowners

Association. Per the HOA Master

Plan and the original developer's

plan, this area is designated as a

recreational area. The actual devel-

opable space in this tract is about

1.5 acres. Currently, the land is

undeveloped.

Why develop this piece of land?

Improving Tract R has been a

goal of the HOA since developer

turnover in 2003, as evidenced

by the 2006 Master Plan and the

designated use of the land. Devel-

oping recreational amenities for our

residents contributes to our quality

of life in this beautiful neighborhood

that we call home. Amenities them-

selves also contribute to desirability

of neighborhoods and have a posi-

tive impact on property values.

What is the planning process for

the development?

The Board formed the Tract R Task

Force to help shepherd the develop-

ment of this tract. Members of the

task force include representation

from the standing committees of the

HOA, the Board and HOA Manage-

ment. The task force has a web

page on our HOA website. The

Task Force meeting minutes and

proposed design concepts are pub-

lished here for your review.

The planning process leading to a

community decision is structured

into five distinct phases:

Phase 1

Concept Discussion and Commu-

nity Feedback

Discuss the current concept pro-

posal with the community and ob-

tain feedback via Open Houses and

Community Survey

Phase 2

Tract R Design Updates and De-

velopment of Financing Options

Update design based on community

feedback; Develop financing options

Phase 3

Community Comment

Obtain community feedback on up-

dated design and financing options

Phase 4

Design Finalization

Finalize design and financing based

on community feedback

Phase 5

Community Vote

Put the proposal to a community

vote

The Task Force is currently in

phase 1: “Concept Discussion and

Community Feedback”. The task

force has already completed three

open houses to discuss the possible

development of Tract R and are

now taking comments from the

community through a survey.

Please note that any development

of Tract R will not happen until the

completion of the Mill Pond dredging

project; at present time, there are no

proposed timelines for construction

of Tract R.

T R A C T R C O M M U N I T Y S U R V E Y You might have heard that the Forest Heights Homeowners Association

Board of Directors, through the Tract R Task Force, is seeking community input

and support to improve a small piece of land known as Tract R, which is adjacent

to Mill Pond. Here is the scoop on the project details and the need for additional

community input through a survey

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T R A C T R C O M M U N I T Y S U R V E Y

Continued from page 12

What are the amenities being

considered?

The Tract R webpage provides

sketches of the current amenities

being considered. To understand

the holistic nature of these ameni-

ties, we encourage you to view

these pages. The major amenities

under consideration include:

• Covered Pavilion

• Lawn area forming a natural

amphitheater around the

pavilion

• Community Garden

• Multi-purpose sports court

• Fitness stations on the current

trail around the pond

• BBQ pits, picnic areas and

benches

• Rest room

What are the estimated costs?

The costs will depend on the set

of amenities and the materials

chosen by the community. Cost

estimate for all amenities proposed

range from $750,000 to

$1,125,000. The wide range

reflects the choice of materials

available for the construction and

phased construction options. The

consultant expects a 10% to 15%

cost savings if all amenities are

constructed in one phase.

The task force is working on devel-

oping operational costs for these

amenities. Some of the amenities,

such as the community garden,

may generate a small income

stream.

How will the project be

financed?

Potential sources may include pri-

vate donations, grants, sponsor-

ships, loans, homeowner associa-

tion dues and/or special assess-

ments. All options are under con-

sideration to mitigate the short

and long-term financial impact on

the homeowners. The task force

will work closely with the Board of

Directors, Budget and Finance

Committee and the Treasurer to

evaluate all resources and define a

fiscally responsible plan based on

community input and feedback.

How do I give my input?

By completing the Tract R Survey

you are providing valuable commu-

nity feedback to guide the Task

Force and Board for Tract R

amenities.

How do I keep track of the

progress?

You can keep track of the develop-

ments on this project by periodi-

cally visiting the Tract R web page.

The Task Force will also provide

updates via the monthly HOA

newsletter.

The Task Force has a long way

to go before the community votes

on this project. We are only now

completing the first step in a five

step planning and socialization

process. With your input and

support, the Task Force can

develop a cohesive and affordable

design plan to improve the com-

mon area and enhance recrea-

tional opportunities at Mill Pond

Park.

Should you have any questions

regarding this survey please email

the Tract “R” Task Force. Please

check the FHHOA web site calen-

dar for updates www.fhhoa.com.

Thank you for your input. Please

complete the survey.

~ Tract R Task Force ~

The Tract R Task Force and the Forest

Heights Board of Directors needs to

hear from you regarding the possible

development of the Tract R Master

Plan.

To that end, we’re asking all FHHOA

homeowners to take the Tract R

Survey. The results of this survey will

be critical to the Tract R Task Force

and the FHHOA Board of Directors

as they consider the factors involved in

developing the Tract. How to take the

survey? You can take the survey

here, from the link below or directly

from the HOA website.

TAKE THE

TRACT R SURVEY

Want to learn more? Visit the Tract

R webpage and view the task force

meeting minutes, proposed develop-

ment plans and the presentation made

at the 2011 Annual Meeting of Home-

owners.

Take the Tract R

Survey

Page 10

D uring periods of heavy rainfall, City of

Portland transportation crews monitor

and clean catch basins, culverts, trash

racks, and ditches to help prevent street flooding,

property damage, and road hazards. Given the

size of the infrastructure, the City relies heavily on

citizen involvement to help keep streets safe and

catch basins clean.

How you can help

To lessen street flooding, please monitor and

clear the catch basins near your home, especially

before and after a rainfall or snow and ice event.

Stand on the curb and use a rake or pitch fork to

clear leaves, limbs, and debris from the catch

basin. Do not attempt to remove the grate, only

the debris on top of the grate.

Dispose of the debris properly; i.e. put leaves,

branches, and yard debris in yard debris contain-

ers and garbage in trash receptacles. Once the

catch basin had been cleared, clear a path for

rain water to make its way to the catch basin by

raking remaining leaves or debris about a foot

from the curb, towards the street. Notify the City

at 503-823-1700 if assistance is needed at a

particular location to unclog a catch basin.

Landslide prevention

Water is the most common cause of unstable

slopes, landslides, and erosion. Inspect your

home drainage system and property for indicators

of a possible landslide or drainage issues. Be

alert to signs of earth movement and water below

ground; i.e. a cracked foundation, new cracks or

bulges in the ground or pavement, a leaning

structure or tree, a broken water line, or a soggy

or spongy patch of ground that doesn’t dry out.

Call a soils engineer (see the yellow pages for

“Geo Tec”) to evaluate the situation if you are

concerned about a possible landslide on your lot.

Safety measures during heavy rainfall

The City advises motorists to slow down when

streets are wet, try to drive in the tire tracks left by

the vehicles in front of you, and be on the lookout

for pedestrians and bicyclists making their way

into the street to get around standing water,

especially in low light conditions. Do not drive

through standing water; instead, turn around

safely and use an alternate route. During a flood

watch, crews prepare to close and barricade

streets and set up detours. Motorists who ignore

street closures and drive around barricades face

a $360 fine. Visit www.PublicAlerts.org for local

street closures and other emergency information.

As with any emergency situation, be prepared

and have a plan if flooding is expected in your

neighborhood. Do not come into contact with

flood waters because of possible contamination

and bacteria in the water.

More information on heavy rains from the City of

Portland can be found here.

R A I N , A N D M O R E R A I N , I S I N T H E F O R E C A S T

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

Rain is inevitable in the Northwest. Deluges like the one we had before Thanksgiving are

a reminder that a lot of rain in a short time period can cause inconvenience and possibly

property damage. Here are some tips from the City of Portland’s Bureau of Transportation

to consider before the next big downpour.

T he FHHOA office has received

reports of dogs being off leash

throughout the neighborhood

and especially in the area of Mill

Pond Park. We have also been

informed of an incident where an

off-leash dog attacked another,

leashed dog.

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.

No dog shall be permitted to roam

Forest Heights unattended, and all

dogs shall be kept on a leash while

outside the Residential Lot of their

Owner.

This applies to the common areas

within our neighborhood, including

Mill Pond Park and our entire trail

system. There are currently no

“off-leash” areas within Forest

Heights.

Multnomah County has an ordinance

making it unlawful for any person to

permit an animal to be “at large”,

defined as an animal (excluding

domestic cats) that:

Is not physically restrained on

owner’s or keeper’s premises includ-

ing motorized vehicles in a manner

that physically prevents the animal

from leaving the premises or reach-

ing any public areas; or, is not

physically restrained when on public

property, or any public area, by a

leash, tether or other physical control

device not to exceed eight feet in

length and under the physical control

of a capable person.

Dogs must also be leashed at the

City of Portland Forest Heights Park

adjacent to Forest Park Elementary.

Additionally, Forest Park Elementary

school asks that dogs not be on

school property at any time during

the school day.

The City of Portland Parks has two

Off Leash Dog Parks within a few

miles of Forest Heights: Couch Park

at NW 19th and Glisan and Wallace

Park at NW 25th and Raleigh.

After leashing up your best friend,

don’t forget that picking up your

pet’s waste is not just a neighborly

courtesy; it’s also the law. Multnomah

County requires pet owners to imme-

diately remove pet waste from any

public area. There are 42 strategic

locations within Forest Heights

(including most trailheads), where

“Mutt Mitt” stations are available with

both bags and covered trash recepta-

cles. We also encourage pet owners

to reuse their plastic produce or

newspaper bags (see President’s

Message page 4) while you’re out

with your pet. Residents who live

along pet owner’s walking routes

thank you in advance for picking up

after your pet!

Remember, safety first and that

includes the safety of your pet and

others. Please leash up your hound.

Our CC&Rs (6.9) require that all garbage, recycling

and yard debris containers be stored out of view

during the week.

“Out of view” means that the containers cannot be

observed from the street. This eliminates driveways

and side yards in front of a fence as places to put

your garbage, recycling and yard debris containers.

Containers can be stored in your garage or behind

your fence. You can create a short hedge with land-

scaping or build a short fence to screen containers

as well. While these projects require Architectural

Review Committee approval before being built,

there is no fee for reviewing your screening plan.

Stumped about how to screen containers on your

Lot? Feel free to email moliver@fhhoa.com or call

me at 503-297-9400. I can help propose solutions

for your circumstance.

Don’t forget Forest Heights’ regulations concerning the

storage of garbage, recycling and debris containers

L E A S H U P T H E H O U N D S !

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W here does a man learn

to be a father? From

women. At least that’s

the thought that inspired author

Kevin Renner, whose recent book

has been featured on CBS, FOX,

NBC, NPR, ABC, Oprah Winfrey’s

Network, WGN, and other television

and radio affiliates around the U.S.

and Canada.

A former corporate executive and

now a marketing consultant, Renner

found himself with more questions

than answers two years ago while

parenting his daughters Julia and

Katherine, now 16, and 12. So he

spent a year interviewing 50 women

from around the world to learn the

many ways in which their fathers—

good, bad, and in-between—had

affected their lives.

“In Search of Fatherhood: A Mother

Lode of Wisdom from the World of

Daughterhood” includes stories

from women who were homeless,

unemployed, executives, full-time

mothers, world-class athletes and

more. From 17 countries, these

women ranged in age from their

20s to 80s.

The women met privately for hours

on end with the author to tell their

life stories. Some shared hearts that

were broken by the fathers they

never had, or whose transgressions

scarred them for life. Others shared

stories of profound gratitude, for the

heroic fathers whose courage and

sacrifice gave their daughters the

foundation for success.

Renner admits that looking to

women for guidance on how to be a

father typifies his unconventional

way of viewing the world and solv-

ing problems. “I have a contrarian

way of thinking,” says the one-time

drummer. “And I grew up in some

hotbeds of creativity and innova-

tion,” he says, pointing to a multidis-

ciplinary degree at U.C. Santa Cruz,

then five years in journalism, fol-

lowed by an MBA at Berkeley.

As he reflects on the research that

led to his book, Renner says the big

lesson from these intimate conver-

sations is how the universal love

story between fathers and daugh-

ters plays out. “Some daughters

draw the long straw in their fathers,

getting men who provide affection,

attention, and discipline. Some

draw the short straw, with fathers

who abandon or abuse them. And

some draw the long-and-the-short-

of-it, with fathers who may be physi-

cally present but emotionally ab-

sent.”

Among the short straw stories is

that of Katie, the author’s sixth-

grade girlfriend. When Renner met

with her decades later, she was

living in a fog of drug addiction and

alcohol abuse, and had given up

her children. She hit rock-bottom

while dancing in men’s clubs,

churning through five marriages,

and attempting suicide three times.

Blanca, on the other hand, drew a

long straw in her father. He brought

his family from Mexico to the U.S. to

educate his daughters while he

worked as a field laborer and land-

scaper. Blanca honored his sacri-

fice by completing a law degree at

Santa Clara University and an MBA

at Berkeley. She now works as hon-

orary U.S. consul to Mexico.

Forest Heights Author Takes New

Turn On Raising Daughters

Continued on page 15 →

50 women from around the world speak up on

fatherhood from a daughter’s viewpoint

“Told in the women’s own

words, these haunting and

captivating interviews make

this book difficult to put

down. These interviews are

both heartwarming and

heartbreaking…making

this book valuable for both

fathers and daughters.”

San Francisco Review of Books

Page 15

In Search of Fatherhood includes

two-dozen other stories, among

them:

• Wendy, whose single father

raised her while he attended a

medical residency; she pro-

posed to him when she was

four.

• Kim, who is transgender and

spent her childhood impris-

oned in a boy’s body, became

best friends with her father in

adulthood.

• Kara, a member of the 2008

U.S. Olympic team, whose

father was killed by a drunk

driver a week before she

turned four.

• Courtney, who pulled her fa-

ther’s German Luger on him

when she was 12.

• Jeanne, whose Jewish father

lived in a cave and under a

barn for three years during

World War II while hiding from

the Nazis.

Renner says he was struck by how

raw and emotional the stories were,

and that nearly all of the women

cried during their interviews, includ-

ing one who wept for four hours.

“None of them had fathers who

were trained in how to raise daugh-

ters,” he observes. “And none of

us get that grounding anywhere.

There’s no more important work

in our lives, and yet we don’t

have much more to go on than

our instincts and best guesses as

to what works.

“Men grow up instructed in sports,

swimming lessons, boy scouts,

drivers’ ed., math, English, maybe

how to manage businesses, paint

houses, or care for patients. But

we’re painfully unguided when it

comes to raising our daughters.

“What we don’t know has profound

consequences for the decades-long

trajectory we set women on by our

presence or absence in their lives

as girls. That’s what drove me to

have these conversations. Once I

did, I realized I wanted to share

these stories as widely as I could, to

help create a world of better fathers

and therefore stronger daughters.”

F O R E S T H E I G H T S A U T H O R T A K E S N E W T U R N O N R A I S I N G D A U G H T E R S

Continued from page 14

Kevin Renner will be among featured authors reading and signing

copies of their books at The Writers Faire, December 6th at the Old

Church, SW 11th and Clay. He also speaks with book groups and to

women’s, men’s, and professional organizations.

Signed gift copies of his book are available by contacting him at

InSearchOfFatherhood@kevin-renner.com. His book is also is carried

at Powell’s Books and online retailers. Learn more about Kevin online

at www.kevin-renner.com, Facebook, Twitter (@KevinRenner), and

on YouTube.

I n an effort to continually provide

the quality of service that our

homeowners have come to

expect from the Forest Heights

Homeowners Association, which

includes the effective management

of resources and appropriate

stewardship of funds, the FHHOA

has negotiated a new three-year

transportation contract with

EcoShuttle. This new agreement

will avoid transportation cost in-

creases to the association for future

years. In order to offset proposed

transportation costs increases, the

EcoShuttle schedule was modified

to eliminate the last hour of opera-

tion. Effective January 1st, the last

shuttle bus will depart from the

Sunset Transit Center at 7:45 PM.

The new hours of operation will be

from 6:30 am until 8:00 pm with the

same service break from 10:15 am

until 1:15 pm (see the next page for

the 2012 operating schedule).

In addition to the schedule change,

EcoShuttle will replace its existing

bus with a newer used “Diesel

Pusher” bus. The diesel pusher is

aptly named as the engine on this

bus is placed in the rear of the unit,

allowing for less wear and tear

on the bus as it navigates the hilly

terrain of Forest Heights. This diesel

pusher bus also has a larger stand-

ing room capacity, which should

help during peak ridership hours.

Lastly, the diesel pusher bus will be

equipped with a new bike rack and

the ability to deploy “auto-chains”.

Auto chains allow the bus driver to

easily and automatically deploy

snow chains on each tire of the bus.

The auto-chains should help elimi-

nate the number of snow route days

this winter and expedite the shuttle

schedule during inclement weather.

This new diesel pusher bus (and its

amenities) is much better suited to

the Forest Heights environment.

About EcoShuttle

EcoShuttle started operations on

July 4 of 2007 at the Waterfront

Blues Festival. They were originally

slated to showcase a booth that

advocated the concept of using

a sustainable and available product

– commercial cooking oil – as a

suitable fuel source. At that time,

commercial cooking oil was being

dumped without much regard to the

environmental impact of those oil

dumps. The organizers of the

Waterfront Blues Festival suggested

that instead of just talking about the

Biodiesel concept that EcoShuttle

instead transport the festival artists

using their new technology. So they

bought a Sprinter van and within a

week's time, they had transported

some pretty famous musicians as

part of their official roll out.

EcoShuttle soon became trailblaz-

ers in the Biodiesel concept here

in Portland. They began the first

“green airport shuttle” and then

expanded their concept to the

“regular route commuter shuttle”

service like you see here in Forest

Heights. Companies like Nike and

Intel have also turned to EcoShuttle

to reduce the single-car commuting

problems for their employees. Jesse

Yun, President of EcoShuttle, says

“we ultimately wanted to minimize

our impact on the planet; that is the

foundation of eco Shuttle”.

As the concept of Biodiesel became

more main stream, EcoShuttle

expanded their services to include

socially responsible alternatives for

all types of transportation needs:

door-to-door airport shuttle, eco

wine tours and pub-crawls, and

special event transportation and

tours, all with bio-diesel vans and

busses. To help Forest Heights'

residents take full advantage of

all EcoShuttle has to offer, HOA

residents receive $5.00 off on all

door-to-door airport shuttle services,

plus 10% off on any charter trans-

portation service booked with

EcoShuttle.

As a reminder, the EcoShuttle

service is only for residents of

Forest Heights. The shuttle is a

huge benefit to our community and

provides sustainable transportation

options to our residents. Please be

a courteous rider and sign the shut-

tle log each time you ride the bus.

And print a copy of the new sched-

ule (see next page) to keep in your

pocket or with your other commut-

ing schedules.

If you have operational questions

about EcoShuttle, please direct

them to contactus@fhhoa.com.

~ Safety, Streetscape and

Transportation Committee ~

Coming to Forest Heights: New EcoShuttle Bus

and Schedule

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ecoShuttle Schedule & Routes

From Miller

& Thompson

From Sunset

Transit

6:30 AM 6:45 AM

7:00 AM 7:15 AM

7:30 AM 7:45 AM

8:00 AM 8:15 AM

8:30 AM 8:45 AM

9:00 AM 9:15 AM

9:30 AM 9:45 AM

10:00 AM 10:15 AM

Service Break

1:15 PM

1:30 PM 1:45 PM

2:00 PM 2:15 PM

2:30 PM 2:45 PM

3:00 PM 3:15 PM

3:30 PM 3:45 PM

4:00 PM 4:15 PM

4:30 PM 4:45 PM

5:00 PM 5:15 PM

5:30 PM 5:45 PM

6:00 PM 6:15 PM

6:30 PM 6:45 PM

7:00 PM 7:15 PM

7:30 PM 7:45 PM

ROUTE FROM FOREST HEIGHTS

TO SUNSET TRANSIT CENTER

A. Miller Road & Thompson Road

B. Miller Road & Spencer Street

C. Miller Road & Durrett Lane (Forest Park Elementary)

D. Miller Road @ The Village Center

E. Miller Road & Hazeltine Road

F. Miller Road & Hawkins Blvd.

G. Miller-Barnes Center near QFC

H. Barnes Road at Catlin Gabel School

I. Barnes Road at St. Vincent Hospital

J. Sunset Transit Center

NOTE: Riders may only board the shuttle as it proceeds from Forest Heights to the Sunset Transit Center.

ecoSHUTTLE ROUTE

The ecoShuttle runs every 1/2 hour (excluding the service break)

from 6:30 am to 8:00 pm Monday—Friday along the following routes:

RIDERSHIP GUIDELINES

The ecoShuttle is available for use by Forest Heights HOA residents only. Riders must sign ridership log upon boarding and provide

a valid name and FHHOA address. Smoking is prohibited at shuttle stops and on the shuttle. Children under the age of 10 must be

accompanied by an adult. No animals are allowed on the shuttle with the exception of service animals. The shuttle is not intended to

replace regular school bus service provided by Portland Public Schools. The shuttle has a maximum capacity of 25 passengers.

Shuttle is equipped with a bike rack with a two bike maximum capacity. Shuttle does not operate on weekends. Shuttle does

not operate on the following holidays: Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day.

For inclement weather or service delays, call the Pre-Recorded

Route Information Line: 503.517.8566

ROUTE FROM SUNSET TRANSIT

CENTER TO FOREST HEIGHTS

A. Sunset Transit Center

B. Miller Road & Hawkins Blvd.

C. Miller Road & Hazeltine Road

D. Miller Road @ The Village Center

E. Miller Road & Durrett Lane (Forest Park Elementary)

F. Miller Road & Spencer

G. Miller Road & Thompson

NOTE: Riders may only disembark the shuttle as it proceeds to Forest Heights from the Sunset Transit Center, starting at stop “B”.

ecoSHUTTLE SCHEDULE

Forest Heights

Homeowners Association

Effective January 2012

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W hat does a $965 grant from West Multnomah Soil and

Water Conservation District do for Forest Heights?

When that grant is partnered with incredible volunteer

Go Green committee members, Forest Height’s residents,

FHHOA, WMSWCD, SOLV and Starbucks, you get the following

bang for your buck:

• Five volunteer SOLV events were held in Forest Heights

during 2010-2011 at our .8 acre demonstration site along

Cedar Mill Creek adjacent to Mill Pond. Forest Heights

Starbucks provided coffee, treats and promoted our event

to their customers.

• More than 120 volunteers participated in planting and

mulching native plants in an effort to reduce stream bank

erosion and restore native habitat.

• Over 1000 native trees, shrubs, groundcover, rushes and

sedges planted and mulched, including red osier dogwood,

deer fern, beaked hazelnut, salal, Oregon grape, pacific

ninebark, nootka rose, elderberry, douglas spirea, snowberry,

salmonberry, and western red cedar.

• Volunteers removed more than 5000 square feet of invasive

Armenian blackberry at our demonstration site, along adjacent

trails and around Mill Pond.

The result of all this hard work is an improved trail system and

habitat for us all who love our Forest Heights community. Look for

more Go Green activities in the future and consider being a part of

enhancing our community environment even more.

To learn more about our partners in our projects, and ways to im-

prove habitat in your own landscape, please visit the following

websites:

Backyard Habitat Program (in partnership with FHHOA)

SOLV’s Team up for Watershed Health Program assists with

training and registering stream restoration volunteers and provides

equipment for events. SOLV donated additional plants and mulch

for our plantings.

West Multnomah Soil and Water Conservation District holds

classes, offers grants and website tips to remove invasive plants

in your own yard. WMSWCD has provided technical expertise

and initiated GPS mapping of invasive species along the trails in

Forest Heights.

O N E W M S W C D G R A N T = M O R E G O G R E E N M A G I C

FHHOA volunteers hard at work during

the November 19th Go Green planting

project. Photos courtesy of FHHOA

Resident Mike Schoenholtz, FHHOA

Staff Judith Souers and Chuck Souers.

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

Look for your semi-annual HOA dues assessment in your mailbox

in the next few weeks. Assessments are due January 1st and July 1st each year. Please

review your payment options below, or simply drop off your payment at the HOA office

located at 2033 NW Miller Road

OPTION 1 (PREFERRED METHOD) ACH DRAFT

Complete a Forest Heights ACH form and we’ll deduct

your payments automatically from your chosen ac-

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

Contact the HOA office for the 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. Go to

www.fhhoa.com and click on the SmartStreet logo

on the home page. 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.

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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 ktmarcy@yahoo.com.

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 juliarenner@comcast.net

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: sunrisepetcare@hotmail.com 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 tastysunflowers@gmail.com. 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 juliarenner@comcast.net.

BABYSITTING

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

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

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HELLO All! This is Jamie here advertising myself as a babysitter! I have about 3 years experi-ence with other families (including nannying for one of them for 5 months) and I also have

4 younger siblings that I've helped raise over the years. I turn 20 in a month, I drive and have my own car (a safe Jeep Cherokee). I am currently studying business at PCC Rock

Creek, however I do have flexible hours. I am willing to watch any age, Im able to drive to and from practices/school/etc. and I can also cook. I charge $10/hr for up to two kids and

$12/hr for two or more. I have great references that can be provided upon request! Fun and outgoing! Stern but kind. I love kids and cant wait to have some of my own someday. Email:

jamiehuggins@hotmail.com or call 503.453.0720 BABYSITTING SERVICE

Hello! My name is Sonja Breda and I am 17 years old and attend St. Mary's Academy. I am

friendly, fun and love working with children. I am also red cross certified, have experience

working with children and have my drivers license. I am available some weeknights and

most weekends. Please call me at 503-203-2627 or email me at sonja.breda@gmail.com.

I look forward to talking to you soon.

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

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

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 njgrout@gmail.com

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 lorenhotchkiss9821@msn.com 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: sarahwannell@hotmail.com.

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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 allisonleighmarks@gmail.com

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: katherine.m.renner@gmail.com

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: fhxmas2011@yahoo.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

VIOLIN LESSONS

Saturday afternoon lessons available after 12:00 pm. Private or 3-4 child small group.

Instructor is professional violinist with extensive teaching experience. For more information

visit www.annchristensenviolinist.com or call 971.506.8838. class will be held at Portland

Language Arts at 10180 NW Brady Ln, Portland 97229, just outside Forest Heights. PRESCHOOL/AFTER SCHOOL/TUTORING

Morning or full day Chinese immersion preschool for ages 2 to 5. After school care up

to 12 years old. Care includes arts and crafts activities, math tutoring, music together,

Mandarin Chinese class. For information contact Lillian at 971.506.8838.

FURNITURE FOR SALE

56” round table w/leaf and four chairs $800, Sofa 84 x 38 $450, Sofa table 55 x 20, coffee

table 42 x 42 and end table 29 x 29 $300. Brown reclining chair $200. All nice condition.

Contact Nancy Quist 503.260.0923

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Holiday Tree Lighting

and Celebration

5:00 to 8:00 pm Village Center

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Safety, Streetscape and Transportation

Meeting 12:00 pm

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Go Green Committee

6:00 pm

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FHHOA Board of Directors Meeting

6:00 pm

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FHHOA Office Closed

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FHHOA Office Closed

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DECEMBER 2011

Here’s a snapshot of FHHOA activities and meetings

for the month of December. Print and keep this

calendar in a handy spot so you’ll have access to

what’s happening in your community.