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T h e H O A n e e d s h e l p d o c u m e n t i n g t h e h i s t o r y o f F o r e s t H e i g h t s

G A R A G E S A L E

O u r s p r i n g c o m m u n i t y g a r a g e s a l e i s J u n e 1 s t .

pinnacle press Monthly Newsletter for the Residents of the Forest Heights Homeowners Association

JUNE•2013

N E W S F R O M T H E M A N A G E R

M o n t h l y u p d a t e f r o m t h e G e n e r a l Manager’s Desk

Looking west from valley view park Formerly known as “Lot 265”

Forest Heights

Homeowners Association

2033 NW Miller Road

Portland, Oregon 97229

Phone: 503.297.9400

Fax: 503.297.9408

Office Hours: Monday—Friday

9:00 am—5:00 pm

Email: contactus@fhhoa.com

Vision Statement

To create and foster excellence

in community, environment and

quality of life.

Board of Directors | 2012-2013

Don Bielen—President

Stuart Roberts—Secretary

Greg Maletic

Heather Gaitan

Kyle Abraham

Don Ciffone

Pamela Morris

Association Staff

Jennifer Callaghan—General Manager

email: jcallaghan@fhhoa.com

Judith Souers—Office Administrator

email: jsouers@fhhoa.com

Kimberly Monaco—Marketing,

Communications & Event Coordinator

email: kmonaco@fhhoa.com

Wes Hansen—Compliance Coordinator

Richard Metzger—Maintenance

Supervisor

Juan Guerrero—Maintenance Team

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Have you ever wondered what it takes

to make the Forest Heights Homeown-

ers Association run so smoothly? Or

been inspired to make a change in

your community? The following is an

abbreviated description of the Forest

Heights HOA Committees. Please visit

our website at www.fhhoa.com for

detailed descriptions of each commit-

tee.

Budget & Finance Committee

The purpose of the Budget and Fi-

nance Committee is to ensure that

dues assessments by the Association

are reasonable and necessary and that

expenditures by the Association are

prudent and appropriate.

Safety, Streetscape & Transpor-

tation Committee

The purpose of the Safety, Streetscape

and Transportation (SST) Committee is

to monitor the streets and common

areas for safety related issues, address

the aesthetics of streets, work with the

city and neighboring communities to

address public transportation needs,

and investigate/respond to homeowner

inquiries on these subjects.

Parks & Recreation Committee

The purpose of the Park and Recrea-

tion Committee is to monitor park and

recreation facilities and activities and to

make recommendations for improve-

ments, upgrades and additional facili-

ties to the Board of Directors.

Go Green, Natural Habitat, Trails

& Landscape Committee

The purpose of the Go Green, Land-

scape, Trails and Habitat Committee is

to assist the Board of Directors in the

following areas and to bring to the

Board information on which action and

decisions may be based:

• Go Green and Sustainability

• Landscape

• Trails

• Natural Habitat

Community Outreach Committee

The purpose of the Community

Outreach Committee is to create

opportunities for Forest Heights resi-

dents to meet together and socialize on

a regular basis at a reasonable and

appropriate expense to the Associa-

tion.

Communications Committee

The purpose of the Communications

Committee is to work together with the

HOA Board, management, and staff, to

inform, engage, and educate residents

and other interested parties regarding

issues important to their understanding

of, and participation in, the neighbor-

hood.

If any of these committees are of inter-

est to you, please complete our easy

online form. Your community thanks

you!

http://www.westhillsvision.com/

a s the Greek philosopher

Heraclitus once said, “The

only thing that is constant

is change.” This paradox intrigued

me as an adolescent and is a theme

I embrace yet today. One could say

that the Forest Heights community

embodies this concept through its

twenty-five years of constant change.

Fortunately, through our dedicated

volunteers and insightful leadership

over the decades, our neighborhood

association has evolved into one of

the most desirable and sought after

communities in the greater Portland

area.

As the newly elected President of

the Forest Heights Homeowners

Association, I can safely say that

my relationship with the community

has also been one of change and

growth. Since purchasing our first

lot in Forest Heights in 1994 and

subsequently building three homes,

I have had the pleasure of serving

on the Social Committee, as it was

known, prior to joining the Policy

Oversight Committee to update

the association’s policies and proce-

dures. Shortly thereafter, I joined the

Budget and Finance Committee prior

to becoming Chairman of Budget and

Finance for several years. These

experiences served as a natural

training ground to be elected to the

Forest Height’s Board of Directors

and to serve as the Association

Treasurer.

You may ask why does one volun-

teer to serve the community? From

my standpoint, there are multiple

reasons and none of them compli-

cated.

One, to feel at “home” it is important

for me to be involved in the commu-

nity and form lasting relationships

with others. Secondly, my philosophy

is that you can either choose to pas-

sively stand by and accept whatever

outcome occurs in any given situa-

tion, or you can take an active role

in shaping and controlling your own

destiny. Fortunately, Forest Heights

is comprised of volunteers who share

this philosophy and demonstrate it on

a daily basis.

Forest Heights has been—and will

continue to be—like a “canvas” that

we continuously “paint”. With each

“brush stroke” (decision and/or

action), we as residents, committee

members and directors can collec-

tively “paint the picture” of a commu-

nity that we can be proud of. Multiple

perspectives, beliefs and ideals have

been and will continue to be incorpo-

rated into crafting and implementing

this vision. To be successful in this

endeavor, we need significant com-

munity involvement and hence,

volunteerism. As residents of this fine

community, we have both the oppor-

tunity and responsibility to be good

stewards of the community’s natural

and financial resources today while

preserving them for decades to

come.

This year, we have a talented and

dedicated slate of directors that have

risen to the challenge of serving our

community. Please see the chart

below listing the Forest Heights

Board of Directors for the 2013-2014

term.

The role of President is one that I

take seriously for we will continue

to be faced new challenges and

opportunities as we prepare the

community for the years ahead.

I look forward to working with the

association management and staff,

board of directors, committee chairs

and members and all other Forest

Height’s residents in continuing to

serve our fine community.

~ Don Bielen,

FHHOA Board President ~

Board Member Title Committee Liaison Background

Donald Bielen President Budget & Finance Finance/Business

Stuart Roberts Secretary G2 Committee Engineer

Heather Gaitan Director Architectural Review Homemaker/Volunteer

Kyle Abrahams Director Parks & Recreation Attorney

Greg Maletic Director Member Recruitment Attorney

Don Ciffone Director To be determined Engineer

Pamela Morris Director To be determined Attorney

Constant Change – Shaping Our Future

FROM YOUR NEW FOREST HEIGHTS HOA BOARD PRESIDENT

PRESIDENT’S CORNER

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First Choice Market Closing

First Choice Market, located in the Forest Heights Village

Center, will be closing its doors mid-June. Store owners

invite you all to take advantage a 20% discount on all

products, including all beer and wine. New store hours

are now noon to 8:00 pm, Monday thru Saturday.

Debby, manager the Forest Heights First Choice Market,

wishes to thank the community and customers for their

patronage over the past two years, with a special thanks

to her “regulars” who always brought a smile with them

when they visited her at the market.

The market is currently stocked with a large selection of

specialty beer and wines, with many labels brought in at

the request of Forest Heights residents. Come in today

and take advantage of the discounts being offered!

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L A N D S C A P E

M A I N T E N A N C E :

T I M E T O S P R I N G

I N T O A C T I O N

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

W ith spring upon us,

now is the perfect time

to walk your property

and assess your landscape for

some common maintenance issues

that arise this time of year. Is your

lawn in need of treatment to remove

moss? Do you have overgrown

shrubs or fallen limbs blocking

access to the common areas or

sidewalks? Are weeds taking over

your flowerbeds? Here’s a shortlist

of landscaping items to evaluate in

your landscape:

Lawns

The rain we get this time of year

creates the perfect environment for

moss growth in lawns. One specific

product, Moss Out, uses iron to kill

moss in lawns. There are a variety

of Moss Out applications, including

granules, powder or a liquid pump

spray. No matter what product or

method you use to kill the moss,

your lawn will most likely exhibit

brown patches or a whitish debris

left over from the decaying moss.

Thatching (removing built up dead

grass) or aerating (using a special-

ized machine to cut plugs in the

turf to allow for better penetration

of water and fertilizer) may be in

order after the moss has died out.

Once you’ve removed the decaying

material, over-seeding bare patches

in your lawn will help keep the moss

at bay and keep your lawn looking

great no matter what the season.

Weeds

Warmer temperatures and lots of

rain. Need we say more? Getting

on top of weeding now, when the

ground is soft and weeds are just

sprouting will save time (and your

back) as we transition to summer.

Sometimes the best tool to loosen

the soil around weeds is an old

kitchen knife, but if you prefer less

bending, be sure to check out these

weeding tool options on HGTV.

Bark Dust

Perhaps more than any other area

of the landscape, planting beds

really take a hit during our spring

rains. Water traveling through yards

has washed out bark dust and

mulch, leaving beds vulnerable to

erosion. Applying 2-3 inches of bark

dust will prevent soil from washing

out onto lawns and sidewalks. It will

also help conserve water during the

drier months ahead. See the next

page of this newsletter for vendors

who sell the approved bark dust

allowed in Forest Heights.

Trees and Shrubs

Have the recent spring storms

wreaked havoc on your trees?

Be sure to check your trees for

any dangling limbs or weakened

branches, especially on trees that

are near common areas, sidewalks

or the street. The HOA has a list of

recommended contractors who can

assist with your pruning needs for

both trees and shrubs. And if you’ve

lost shrubs this past winter, or if you

have shrubs have outgrown their

space and are in need or replace-

ment, please remember to build the

Architectural Review Committee

(ARC) approval process into your

plans. Any landscape change,

including the addition of a feature

such as a retaining wall or the

removal and/or replacement of

shrubs, trees, grassed areas and

beds need to be approved by the

ARC. Application forms and the

Landscape Review Checklist are

available on the HOA’s website.

Feel free to contact Wes Hansen,

Compliance Coordinator, to discuss

your plans. He can be reached at

503-297-9400 or by email at:

compliance@fhhoa.com.

~ FHHOA Staff ~

June ARC Meetings

• Thursday, June 13th

• Thursday, June 20th

Please have your completed

ARC applications turned in by

NOON on the day prior to the

ARC meetings. All decisions

will be emailed within 24 hours

after the ARC meeting.

B A R K D U S T R E M I N D E R

YES: AGED DARK HEMLOCK OR FIR

N0: “FRESH” OR RED COLORED BARK

NO: BARK CHIPS OR NUGGETS

N ow that you’re inspired to head outdoors and tend to your landscaping,

please remember that the Forest Heights Homeowners Architectural

Guidelines require homeowners use aged, dark bark dust as a general

ground cover in the landscape.

Aged bark dust is darker in color than fresh bark dust. There are two predominant

types of aged bark dust available that meet this requirement: Hemlock and Fir, and

aged bark dust of either variety is allowed as a general ground cover in Forest

Heights. Although Fir costs less, Hemlock tends to have fewer splinters and is often

preferred by homeowners with small children and/or pets, and by those who do

their own gardening.

“Fresh” bark dust, red colored bark dust and bark nuggets are not allowed as a

general ground cover in landscapes. Forest Heights homeowners often ask the

HOA office where to purchase aged, dark bark dust. Our recommendation is to buy

from a local bark dust company, rather than purchasing bags of bark dust from a

home improvement store. All the companies listed below deliver to your home, and

some will blow the bark dust on to your landscape for an additional fee.

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MEET OUR NEW COMPLIANCE COORDIN ATOR

Please join us in welcoming Wes Hansen, our new Forest Heights HOA

Compliance Coordinator. If his name sounds familiar, that’s because Wes

originally held this position from 1995 to 1997. In addition to compliance,

Wes will also be coordinating the FHHOA Architectural Review process.

Wes has lived in Portland for almost 20 years and when he’s not enjoying

time with his eight year old son Vaughn, he’s most likely reading good books

or spending time writing one of his own.

Wes’ hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please stop

in an introduce yourself to Wes, and if you have compliance questions or are

considering an ARC application, Wes can be reached at: compliance@fhhoa.com

or by phone: 503-297-9400.

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Upcoming Community Events

Community Garage Sale

Date: June 1st

Time: 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Location: Forest Heights Neighborhood

Forest Heights Book Club

Date: June 18th

Time: 7:00 to 8:00 pm

Location: Bethany Village Starbucks

Wine and Real Estate

Date: Thursday, June 20th

Time: 5:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Location: Kaer Property Group

4th of July Celebration

Date: Thursday, July 4th

Time: 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Location: Mill Pond Park

The Community Activities Committee is looking for

new members! If you have a passion for planning

large or small community events or fund-raising,

please think about joining the committee! Our next

meeting is Monday, May 6th at 6:00 pm at the HOA

office. Stop by and learn more about this committee.

Forest Heights Book Club

Meets June 18th

All are welcome!

What: Forest Heights Book Club

Date: Tuesday, June 18th

Time: 7:00 to 8:00 pm

Location: Bethany Station Starbucks

Get engaged!

Although some might argue that the

real "fault in our stars" is that our sun

contains limited amounts of hydrogen,

which will cause it to eventually run

out of the only fuel source capable

of supporting its mass against gravity,

thereby expanding until its outer shell

envelops our tiny planet and con-

sumes it in a fiery death, I think it is

more likely that John Green's latest

title of the same name refers to a line

from Shakespeare's Julius Caesar:

"The fault, dear Brutus is not in our stars, / But in ourselves,

that we are underlings." Caesar (I, ii, 140-141)

What does this quote mean and how does it relate to a novel

about two kids dying of cancer? The Fault in Our Stars is the

story of two 16-year-olds, Hazel Lancaster and Augustus

Waters, who meet and, despite their odds, fall in love at a

cancer support group. According to the reviews, one ought

not let the young-adult canon sway you away from this criti-

cally acclaimed offering.

~ With thanks to Scott at Amazon.com ~

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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD?

TEAM WORK · EXPERIENCE · PROFESSIONALISM · DILIGENCE · TRUST

Come find out what’s selling in Forest

Heights at our Wine & Real Estate Event!

WWW.KAERPROPERTYGROUP.COM

Drop in anytime from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Refreshments served

Date: Thursday, June 20th, 2013

Kaer Property Group Office

Across from Starbucks at the Village Center

2029 NW Miller Rd | Portland, OR 97229

Call (503) 699-3980

Contact us for a complimentary market

analysis of your neighborhood and your home

Time:

Location:

Contact:

Don’t forget! Community Garage Sale this Saturday

The weather report says we’re going to have a dry, sunny and wonderful

spring day in Forest Heights this Saturday for the Annual Spring Garage

Sale. For those who are participating in the sale, pick up your “house marker

balloons” at the HOA office starting at 8:00 am, and for those of you who will

be shopping, the sale kicks off at 9:00 am and goes to 3:00 pm. Maps and

sale listings will be available the day of the sale at the HOA tent in Village

Center parking lot.

TRAFFIC NOTICE: With over 100 homes participating in the sale, we

are expecting a large number of cars and pedestrians on the streets

of Forest Heights. Please be aware of the additional traffic in the

neighborhood during this very popular event.

This Saturday

FHHOA Spring Community Garage Sale

taking place this Saturday, June 1st

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Public Safety Patrol Change

One major change that has been imple-

mented in the past month is a change

in what we have always known as

“security”. We are in the process of

transforming our perspective on commu-

nity safety and rules enforcement. In

terms of patrol services, we have de-

cided to eliminate routine patrol, citing

that there has been little to no benefit

that we would not receive from the Police

department. Therefore, we are encourag-

ing all owners and residents to put their

tax dollars to work and contact the Port-

land Police Department for suspicious

activity near homes or Portland public

property (roadways, school, park by the

school, etc.). In lieu of patrol, we are fo-

cusing our resources to combat the is-

sues we have in our common areas and

Forest Heights parks. Effective immedi-

ately, we have contracted with Cascade

enforcement to provide dedicated eve-

ning bicycle presence at Mill Pond Park

and the surrounding area. They will be

looking for loitering, curfew violations,

and other illegal activity in the park and

Village Center.

Compliance Coordinator

I am pleased to welcome our new Com-

pliance Coordinator, Wes Hansen, to our

team. Wes started in May and has

quickly embraced his new role in rules

enforcement and ARC related issues.

Please see page 7 for more information

on him.

Tract R Update

The Board continues to research the

most beneficial, yet cost effective way to

improve the Mill Pond Park area. In order

to properly gauge community input, we

have started a “sample” survey of 193

homeowners (sample was determined by

ending digit of the lot numbers). The goal

was to eliminate nonresponse errors,

which are survey errors resulting from

only certain population groups respond-

ing to whole population surveys. Our

method is to have a manageable sample

that staff can follow up with, yet attain

sufficient response to be statistically sig-

nificant. Therefore, if you are one who

received either a paper survey in the mail

or an emailed survey, please respond as

soon as possible. The goal is to have

results for the Board to review at the

June 11th meeting so they can consider

whether to move forward with the current

plans, a modification of the plans, or

postpone or cancel the project alto-

gether.

Manager’s Report for June

continued on page 11

FR

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Are you curious about things

going on in our community?

Do you have questions about

issues that impact Forest

Heights? 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. Email your ques-

tions to contactus@fhhoa.com

Questions received by the 10th

of each month will be answered

in the next month’s newsletter.

Have you got a

question about

Forest Heights?

Community Engagement

The underlying theme for this year

is community engagement. As I

have written about in the past, this

is a primary component of all com-

munities and can be especially

challenging with a community of

this size. Engagement (on some

level) is essential for your leader-

ship to be effective and succeed as

decision makers. Therefore, we

have compiled a simple survey that

will be included in the June billing

that we ask that you take a few mo-

ments to complete and return. You

will also be able to take this survey

online. The spirit of the survey is to

gauge what the expectations and

needs are in all aspects of

“community” – be it events, new

owner welcoming, volunteerism,

and communication. This survey

will be the backbone of many deci-

sions to come and provide an op-

portunity for continuous improve-

ment.

Committee Updates

The following is a brief summary of

what our various committees are

working on. Feel free to stop by a

meeting this month to offer your

input or volunteer time. All meet-

ings are held at the Association

office.

Community Activities

(Next Meeting: 6/3/13 at 6pm)

• Fourth of July Festivities

• New events like Wellness day,

Pet event, Night market, Inter-

national Fall Food Festival

• Developing the committee

charter to expand into other

aspects of community engage-

ment

Go Green/G2

(Next Meeting: 6/5/13 at 6pm)

• Actively involved with identify-

ing environmental solutions for

the Tract R project

• Continues to monitor trails and

natural areas

• Developing a policy on invasive

plants that are on homeowner’s

property

Safety, Streetscape and

Transportation

(Next Meeting: 6/3/13 at 11:30 am)

• Developing a crosswalk

proposal (Hazeltine/Miller) for

the Board to consider at their

June meeting

• Reviewing status of mailbox

cleanup enforcement

• Continuing to review the public

safety needs of the community

(patrol/rules enforcement/etc

• Disaster preparedness

Budget & Finance

(Next Meeting: 6/17/13 at 6:00 pm)

• Continue to monitor the

financial health of Forest

Heights

All committees are currently

seeking members. If you are

interested in a committee, please

contact the office for more infor-

mation, or complete the online

committee volunteer form

~Jennifer Callaghan,

FHHOA General Manager ~

continued from page 11

F R O M T H E M A N A G E R S D E S K

When you advertise in the FHHOA 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, a monthly email blast and on our website.

For ad rates, submission deadlines and general

information, please contact Kim Monaco by email at:

kmonaco@fhhoa.com or by phone 503.297.9400.

Want to advertise in the Forest Heights

Newsletter?

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OPTION 1 | ACH DRAFT

Complete a Forest Heights ACH form and

we’ll deduct your payments automatically from

your chosen account on January 10th and

July 10th of each year. Download ACH form

OPTION 2 | US MAIL

Write a check payable to Forest Heights HOA,

and mail it along with your payment coupon

to the address listed on the coupon. Impor-

tant: 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 | BILL PAY

Please complete your bank’s bill-pay 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 Master-

Card, American Express or Discover or

eCheck, or set up a recurring payment

via the association’s bank. When the

SmartStreet web page loads, choose your

payment option and complete the instructions.

There is a $9.95 convenience if you pay via a

credit card. Mastercard, American Express

and Discover are accepted. VISA IS NOT

ACCEPTED

R E M I N D E R : S E M I - A N N U A L D U E S

Your semi-annual assessments will be in the mail

in the next couple of weeks. The semi-annual

assessment is $288.00 and is due January 10th

and July 10th each year. You can pay your

assessment one of the following ways:

Have you lived in Forest Heights for more than 10 years?

More than 20? Been here from the start? If so, you’re a

“Pioneer of Forest Heights”. The Forest Heights Homeown-

ers Association is celebrating our 10th anniversary as an

independent association this year. We’re also preparing for

our 25th anniversary. To help preserve all that is unique

about our community, we’re asking all our “pioneers” to

consider sharing your Forest Heights history by participating

in the Forest Heights History project.

The association office is looking for photographs, newspa-

per clippings, realtor spec sheets, maps and old marketing

materials from the past 10 to 25 years. Nothing is too small

to contribute, but we are especially interested in hearing

from our residents, past or present. Tell us what it was like

to raise your kids here, what trails you’ve walked, the wildlife

you’ve seen and the neighbors you now consider lifelong

friends!

To participate, please email: kmonaco@fhhoa.com

Oh, Pioneers!

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HEADING OUT ON VACATION?

Here’s a quick list of safety precautions you can take to help

ensure your home and valuables are safe while you are away

W ith school out for the summer, many home-

owners are busy making summer travel plans.

Don’t leave home without considering the fol-

lowing safety measures to help ensure your home and

belongings are safe when you are away:

• Set at least two light timers to turn interior and

exterior lights on and off in a logical sequence

• Suspend mail and newspaper deliveries or make

arrangements for a neighbor/friend to pick them up

while you are away

• Lock gate latches, garage and shed doors with a

high-security, laminated padlock

• Store grills, lawn furniture and other outdoor

valuables in your garage or are hidden from

view and securely locked to a stationary point

• Valuable items, such as televisions, stereos and

computers can be inscribed with identifying

numbers approved by local police to aid in recovery

should your items go missing.

• If you have glass panels near your doors, make

sure they are reinforced in some way so they

cannot be shattered

• Do not store an extra key anywhere near an entry

to your home

PET CARE Responsible 12 year old girl who loves to care for your pets. I am available to walk, play with, feed or care for while you are at work or away. All types of animals, birds or fish are

acceptable. Please call to schedule your pet care. Manoy 503-203-1787

CERTIFIED READING THERAPIST Private sessions to improve your child's reading skills. Call for information or to schedule

an evaluation. Caren 503-327-8046 or cbcohen@hotmail.com

PET CARE / PLANT WATERING

Responsible 13 and 16 year old brothers will provide excellent nurture for your pets and

plants. In the last five years we have cared for numerous neighborhood pets, watered an

abundance of vegetation and provided many dogs a daily walk.

References available. Call Reid or Trent at: 503-203-1491

BABYSITTER Responsible 12 year old girl available for babysitting in the Forest Heights Neighborhood. I am

Red Cross-certified and love kids! Call Abby at 503-292-7744.

BABYSITTER/NANNY/PET SITTING AVAILABLE Hello, my name is Michaela. I am 17 years old and I live in the neighborhood. I am offering babysitting, nanny services, pet sitting and as needed jobs. I have a reliable car and a good

driving record. I have experience as a nanny and with animal sitting. Give me a call at

503.737.4845. I am available most of the summer of 2013.

PIANO AND FLUTE LESSONS

Children and adult lessons available. Start a new hobby or pick up where you left off

as a child. I travel to you. Well-established local business with outstanding Forest

Heights' references. Contact Sarah at 503 313 1216; sarahwannell@hotmail.com.

BABYSITTING

MUSIC

TUTORING

PET/PLANT CARE

TUTORING

Tutoring, all ages, Math, English, French, SAT prep, homework help for learning challenged.

Experienced certified teacher. I travel to you. Excellent Forest Heights references. Please

contact Sarah at sarahwannell@hotmail.com or 503 313 1216

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

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

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

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

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

Phone Jocelyn at: 503-459-9443.

BABYSITTING SERVICE Hello! My name is Jarrett Gold, I am 16, and a sophomore at Lincoln High School. I am Red Cross certified and can take care of any age group of children. I can also take care

of any pets or other things needed. I am very responsible and I have had past experience taking care of children and feel very confident in doing so. I was a counselor at outdoor school and took care of children for a week. I had a lot of fun and built leadership skills. I can also help tutor children with their schooling if needed. I can babysit children during

the week or weekends. With summer coming up, I am free anytime, and am willing to take any time slots. I enjoy children and I am eager to help take care of them.

You can contact me at 503-922-9900. Thank you!

Babysitter--Certified, Reliable, Fun!

Hi! I'm Julia Renner, a junior at St. Mary's Academy, and I have 6 years' experience

babysitting as well as working with kids at camp. I am Red Cross CPR/First Aid certified

and excellent with all ages as well as families with pets, and am also able to do

housework/chores. Flexible rates; outstanding references available upon request.

Call (503) 291-1249 or email juliarenner@comcast.net.

Experienced Pet and Plant Sitter

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

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

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

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

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

BABYSITTING

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

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

MATH & HEBREW LESSONS Math lessons: Experienced math teacher (all levels) with Bachelors degree in math.

Hebrew lessons: Native Hebrew speaker experienced in Hebrew teaching.

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.

Babysitter, Petsitter and/or House-sitter for Hire!

I am exactly what you're looking for! I promise! My name is Jamie Huggins and I live up here

off Devoto. I have about 3 years experience with other families (including nannying for one

of them for about a year) and I also have 4 younger siblings that I've helped raise over the

years. I have many of my own pets including a dog and a ferret:). I am 20 years old, I drive

and have my own car (a safe Jeep Cherokee). I am currently studying business administra-

tion at PCC Rock Creek, however I do have flexible hours. I am willing to watch any age

(child and/or pet) I’m able to drive to and from practices/school/doctors appointments --

whatever you need. I can also cook. I charge a flat rate of 12/hr (unless you have upwards

of 10 babies, then my rate might go up ;D). We can negotiate for pet and house-sitting

rates. I have great references that can be provided upon request! Fun and outgoing! Stern

but kind. I love both kids and animals more than you can imagine!! The best way to contact

me is through e-mail: jamiehuggins@hotmail.com. I usually respond within the hour.

Hope to hear from you soon!

Responsible, Fun Babysitter Available

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

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

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

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

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

GUITAR LESSONS

Classically trained guitarist now accepting new students; can teach any style of guitar

Friendly, enthusiastic and easy going Forest Heights resident.. Open to teaching theory to

non-guitarists. Music reading taught to every student, any age and skill welcome. Rates

available upon request. Rory Kenner (360) 510-0096 rory.kenner@gmail.com

LOOKING TO LIVEN UP YOUR NEXT DINNER OR COCKTAIL PARTY?

Pianist available to play background music for your next event. Genre of music can be

discussed. Has had 11+ years of piano experience. References available upon request.

$50/hr. Christina Seung 503.320.4296 Email: christinabean13@gmail.com

Babysitter Hunting?

Got one or more 1-6 year olds? Look no further! My name is Claire Jackson, I’m a sopho-

more at Lincoln High School, and I am here to tell you your kids are safe in my hands. But

there’s no reason for you to trust me on the spot, so don’t be shy to call me at the phone

number indicated at the bottom of the advertisement. Living in Forest Heights makes for

easy access to any one of your homes, so don’t be shy to call me last minute late Saturday

night, as long as you call I will do my best to make it over to your house just in time to make

it to that movie you were dying to see. Yours truly, Claire Jackson (503) 803-7881

CERTIFIED BABYSITTER

I'm Jaclyn and I am a responsible 13 year old. I have been certified through the Red Cross

Babysitting Class. I am capable of helping kids with homework as well. I am available to

babysit on the weekends and Holiday Breaks. I am also very good with dogs and cats.

My rate is $5/hour. Contact me at my mom's cell 602-809-0917 or email:

flood.noreen@gmail.com

EXPERIENCED BABYSITTER Searching for a reliable, experienced, and fun-loving babysitter?

My name is Annika Hansteen Izora and I’m 17 years old. I’ve been babysitting for four years, and with four younger siblings; I know how to take on any handful. I’m certified in Red Cross

First Aid, CPR, and AED, with experience in caring for children of all ages. Above all, I love kids and I understand what it means to keep them safe and happy. Please contact me and

we can have a chance to get to know each other. Call 503-705-6481, weekends only

PIANO LESSONS Concert pianist teaches your child the art and technique of the piano.

Over 10 years of teaching experience. My home or yours.

Contact Lydia: 503/292 6868 or by email:lydiabg@hotmail.com

HOUSE CLEANING

GUITAR LESSONS Hi my name is Michaela and I am 17 years old and have lived in Forest Heights most of

my life. I am looking for work with pet-sitting, house sitting, babysitting, dog walking or driving children to appointments/sports. I can also assist with grocery shopping,

errands, etc. I have a reliable car and good driving record. $12.00 an hour, can negotiate for house and pet sitting. For caring reliable help call me at 503 737 4845

or e-mail me at Michaelalhs@gmail.com.

Veronica’s House Cleaning

Professional, quality, low rates, free estimates. Mini-blinds, party clean up, window cleaning.

Good references. Has many clients in Forest Heights. Contact: Veronica at 503-619-6690

Professional Pet Sitter/Dog Walker

Professional pet care when you cannot be there. Insured and bonded, pet first aid certified.

Administer meds, give shots and lots of love. When you hire me, I am the only one who does

the job. I do not contract out any work. I also do overnights. Call Candis at 503-246-7559

or email me at candisc@comcast.net. For more information about me, my rates, and

policies, check out my website: http://www.noplacelikehomeforpets.com/

T H o f

Please join us July 4th for the Annual Forest Heights Fireworks Show!

Our show gets better every year, and this year’s show will top them all.

More information on this year’s celebration will be in your annual assessment

mailer, due to arrive in homes in the next couple of weeks. And if you’re inter-

ested in learning more about what goes into the planning of this event and oth-

ers, please consider attending the Community Outreach Committee meeting

on Monday, June 3rd at 6:00 pm at the association office located at the Village

Center.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 Community Spring

Garage Sale

9 am to 3 pm

2 3 Safety,

Streetscape and Transportation

11:30 am

Community Engagement

Committee

6:00 pm

4 5 Go Green

Committee

6:00 pm

6 Parks and

Recreation Committee

4:30 pm

7 8

9 10

11 Board of Directors

6:00 pm

12 13 Architectural

Review Committee

9:00 am

14 15

16 17 Budget & Finance

Committee

6:00 pm

18

19 20

Wine & Real Estate 5:00 to 7:30pm

Kaer Property Group at the

Village Center

21 22

23 24

25 26 27

Architectural Review Committee

9:00 am

28 29

30

JUNE 2013

Here’s a snapshot of FHHOA activities and meetings

for the month of June. Print and keep this

calendar in a handy spot so you’ll have

access to what’s happening in

your community.