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S O L A R I Z E F O R E S T
H E I G H T S P R O G R A M
E X T E N D E D !
T here has been considerable interest in the Community Solar program that provides
Forest Heights residents with the opportunity to go solar at drasti-cally reduced prices. We have received several suggestions to extend the program and to have an information table about the solar program at the July 4th community event. And so — the program has been extended with an additional class on July 11. Following are the details of the extension:
Solarize Forest Heights enrollment closes on July 13, 2010
Last community solar class to be held on July 11, 2010 10:30 am | Location: TVFR #60, 8585 NW Johnson Road
REGISTER HERE
How to enroll? Residents can enroll one of two ways: take the class on July 11th—or—visit the Imagine Energy website and take a quiz on the Solarize Forest Heights page
We now have more than 50 residents enrolled in the program. Please let your neighbors and friends know about the program and the extended enrollment period. The program is also open to all our neighbors in the surrounding ar-eas outside Forest Heights.
Here is an interesting quote that we heard from a resident - ―I used to think
about returns and payback period and do all sorts of calculations until I saw the prices through the program. I don't need to do any of those now - these
prices make them moot!‖
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JULY•2010
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Solarize Forest Heights
Program Extended
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Fourth of July
Schedule of Events
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Upcoming Community
Events
5
From the Managers Desk:
Update on FHHOA projects
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Follow us on Facebook
7
Summer Reading Program:
Virtues in the Park
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Dog Day Afternoon in
the Heights
9
Compliance Corner:
Lost Pets, Storage of Boats
10-11
Ask the Expert:
Hiring the Right Paint
Contractor
12-13
Guest Column:
Portland Water Bureau
14
Ask the Manager:
What’s Going on at Quinn’s?
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SOLARIZE FOREST HEIGHTS IS A PROGRAM
DESIGNED TO OFFER HOMEOWNERS INCENTIVES
FOR GROUP INSTALLATIONS OF ROOFTOP SOLAR
SYSTEMS. THE MORE WHO SIGN UP AND INSTALL,
THE LOWER THE PRICE FOR EVERYONE.
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Solarizing
Forest
Heights
We held two classes in June (on the 1st and 19th). The following are Q&A from the classes that you may find infor-mative:
WHAT IS THE FEED-IN-TARIFF PROGRAM THAT I READ ABOUT IN
A RECENT OREGONIAN ARTICLE?
Feed-In-Tariffs (FIT) is an alternative "incentive" that is being piloted in Oregon. FIT works in a very different way than the current incentives - with FIT, one does not get the Energy Trust incentive or the State tax credits. Instead, one gets paid a premium to pro-duce the electricity i.e. PGE will buy the electricity from you at a premium. However, you get taxed on the money you earn. You have to choose FIT or not upfront. The fol-lowing are a few salient points about FIT:
Resident does not get the Energy Trust incentive or the State tax credit
Resident gets paid a pre-mium (likely $0.55 per Kilo-Watt-Hour) for the electricity they produce. This price will be paid for the first 15 years of production; there is no infor-mation on what happens after 15 years. The solar installation is expected to produce electric-ity for 25 to 30 years, if not more
Out-Of-Pocket expenses are higher because there is no Energy Trust incentive to reduce the initial expense
Total costs are higher be-cause the only tax credit avail-able is the Federal tax credit
The money earned every year (from the premium price paid for the electricity) is treated as income and thus may raise your tax bracket
The program is currently in a pilot phase with lot of uncer-tainty about the details.
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Forest Heights
Homeowners Association 2033 NW Miller Road
Portland, Oregon 97229
Phone: 503.297.9400
Fax: 503.297.9408
Office Hours: Monday—Friday
9:00 am—5:00 pm
Email: contactus@fhhoa.com
Vision Statement
To create and foster excellence in
community, environment and quality
of life.
Board of Directors | 2010
Eric Butterfield—President
Michael Fletcher—Vice President
Sherrill Corbett—Secretary
Ric Barton—Treasurer
Stuart Roberts
Mark Sanzone
Joseph Schutz
Association Staff
Stephen K. Herr—General Manager
Sharon Aiger—Office Administrator
Molly McManus Oliver—Compliance
Coordinator
Kimberly Monaco—Marketing,
Communications & Event Coordinator
Richard Metzger—Maintenance
Supervisor
Juan Guerrero—Maintenance Team
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Our Solarize partner, Imagine Energy, has put together two tables, for two system sizes, that compare FIT with the tra-ditional incentives. The 3.5 KiloWatt system is a smaller system and represents a resi-dential installation. The 8 Kilo-Watt system is a large system.
Typical residential installations are usually 2 to 4 KiloWatts in size. In order to estimate the value of the payments provided to the resident for generating power, the Net Present Value (NPV) is used—this is a stan-dard financial measure that places a value on a future stream of payments. Our NPV calculations assume a 10% discount rate.
As can be seen from the table, the net cost to the resident is
higher with FIT. FIT starts making sense for larger sys-tems. Another consideration with FIT is the income gener-ated from FIT and the effect it might have on the tax rate for a resident. As always, please con-sult your professional tax advi-sor for an analysis customized for your situation.
WHAT HAPPENS TO MY TAX
CREDITS IF I SELL MY HOME?
The Oregon tax credits amounting to $6000 is taken over 4 years ($1500 each year). As long as you are a resident, you can avail of this credit. You can pass on the credit (sell the credit) to any Oregon resident and so one option is to sell the credit to the buyer of your home.
WILL THE SOLAR INSTALLATION AFFECT MY HOMEOWNER'S INSUR-
ANCE?
We have found that the solar installation does not affect the homeowner's insurance. You may want to check with your insurance provider to ensure that no changes are needed to your insurance policy.
~ Devidas Gupta,
G2 Committee Chair
and Forest Heights Resident ~
3.5 KiloWatt System 8 KiloWatt System
Without FIT With FIT Without FIT With FIT
Cost/Watt $7 $7 $7 $7
Total System Cost $24,500 $24,500 $56,000 $56,000
Energy Trust Incentive $6,125 $0 $14,000 $0
Upfront Cost $18,375 $24,500 $42,000 $56,000
Federal Tax Credit $5,513 $7,350 $12,600 $16,800
Oregon Tax Credit $6,000 $ - $6,000 $ -
Income from FIT - NPV, 15 years, 10% Discount $ - $14,711 $ - $33,625
Taxes paid on income from FIT (30% - OR + Fed) $ - $4,413 $ - $10,088
Effective income from FIT $ - $10,298 $ - $23,538
Net Cost $6,863 $6,852 $23,400 $15,663
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S C H E D U L E O F E V E N T S
T H o f
Event Kick Off
Come enjoy an assortment of desserts including Red, White and Blue
Shortcakes, Decadent Chocolate Brownies and Cookies, Domestic Cheese
& Gourmet Crackers, Wine, Beer and Assorted Beverages
Parade Across the Stage
A great activity for kids and grownups alike! Dress up for your chance to win
some great prizes, including Family Night at the Portland Beavers. Judges will
be looking for Most Patriotic, Most Creative and Best Dressed participants.
Games, games and more games
Gunny Sack Race
Boxer Shorts Relay
Red Light/ Green Light
Three-legged race
Tug-O-War
Dancing, DJ and Music
Last call on alcoholic beverages
Fireworks show!
Do you need extra tickets for
guests for the 4th of July
Celebration?
Tickets can be purchased at
the HOA office or at the gate
on the evening of the 4th.
Adults: $10.00
Children: $5.00
Adult drinks: $3.00
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4th of July Celebration
Sunday, July 4th
Time: 7:00 pm—10:00 pm
Location: Mill Pond
Community Solar Class
Saturday, July 11th
Time: 13:00 am—Noon
Location: TVFR #60 off Cornell Rd.
8585 NW Johnson Road
REGISTER HERE
Stories in the Park
July 14th, 21st and 28th
Time: 11:00 am
Location: Mill Pond Park
Dog Day Afternoon
in the Heights Saturday, July 24th
Time: 1:00 pm—4:00 pm
Location: Village Center
The G2 committee is looking for a couple of
dedicated volunteers who would like to organize
a gardening workshop and harvest share events
in the community. Volunteering will require one
weekend day per month over the summer.
If you are interested, please contact the
G2 Committee chair, Devidas, at:
devidas_gupta@yahoo.com
G O G R E E N C O M M I T T E E
L O O K I N G F O R V O L U N T E E R S
Upcoming
Community
Events
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IMPROVEMENT OF LOT 265
Due to prolonged periods of spring rain, the landscape re-construction of lot 265 has been delayed. Initial ground preparation has started, however final completion has been delayed until later this month. Ad-ditionally a wet area and possible spring was located on the lot, requiring our contractor to install a soaker trench to carry the water to the bottom of the lot. We are also discussing improving the rough grass strip that parallels the private drive. These landscaping improvements will professionally finish off the entire common area enhancing our passive park.
MILL POND RESTORATION
To dredge or redesign the pond is now the question. As reported last month the board is investigating other restoration options and costs for the restoration of Mill Pond. Originally the dredging cost esti-mates ranged from $200,000 to $300,000. When preparing the “Request for Proposal” (RFP) and establishing agency permit costs, the estimated range increased from $500,000 to $600,000 doubling the dredging costs. The cost increase stems largely from new regulations, the amount of silt that needs to be removed, and the cost to transport that silt to a fill area. Based upon these findings and escalated dredg-ing costs the board decided to ex-plore other options, including pos-sibly converting the pond into natural wetlands (or hybrid) as sug-gested by prior professional studies.
Management went to work to prepare a preliminary cost analysis on the wetlands option for the June Board of Directors meeting. Professional consultants reviewed the costs factor to convert our pond into natural wetlands and determined that converting would cost approximately the same as dredging the pond. However, there are still several factors of the wet-lands option that need further investigation.
Your board will be reviewing these restoration options as future infor-mation becomes available. The de-cision to dredge or redesign the pond is complicated. The board will be evaluating construction and continued maintenance costs, com-munity aesthetics, regulatory differ-ences and the impact on property and recreational values.
The board appreciates your pa-tience and understanding during this process. We welcome your comments.
MILL POND OPEN SPACE
Beside Mill Pond the association owns 2.1 acres of open space (originally part of Tract “R” parcel 2 of the Village Center). Over the next several months the association will be exploring recreational opportunities for this open space which might include a community garden, picnic pavilion and game area. The board would like to evaluate this open space in con-junction with their decision on Mill Pond. This comprehensive
approach will establish a long range plan for the most valued rec-reational asset in our community.
SOCIAL MEDIA
The association has increased its social media presence through Facebook and Twitter and encour-ages you to follow the FHHOA via these communication resources (see page 7).
Should you have specific interests or concerns please e-mail the asso-ciation at contactus@fhhoa.com.
Until next month,
~ Stephen Herr FHHOA General Manager ~
H O A M A N A G E R U P D A T E
N E W S F R O M T H E M A N A G E R S D E S K
Stay on top of the latest updates,
events, and announcements about
the Forest Heights Homeowners
Association through Facebook and
Twitter.
Click on the icons below to find and
follow us on these two popular
social media sites.
In the 1970’s, a very popular
brand of organic shampoo,
Faberge, ran a series of ads
with the tag line ……―I told two
friends. And they told two
friends. And so on, and so on,
and so on…..‖
Forty plus years later, social
media websites have banked on
that same thought process: we
tend to trust communication
more when it comes from our
friends, family or through our
own validated sources. Who
better to inform and engage us
than those we know and who
have our best interests at heart?
To that end, your FHHOA has its
own social media presence
through the two most widely
used social media websites:
Facebook and Twitter. Through
these two sites, we’ll be able to
communicate with our friends,
i.e., all of you, in a quick and
timely manner regarding issues,
reminders, events, and other
HOA related matters.
So come find us on Facebook,
follow us on Twitter and invite
your friend and neighbors to do
the same!
F O L L O W U S O N F A C E B O O K A N D T W I T T E R
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summer reading program
T he “Virtues in the Park” Summer Reading
Program provides opportunities for young
children to be read to during three consecu-
tive events. At each event, 3 books will be read that
focus on a chosen virtue, followed by a discussion
and the singing of songs related to that virtue. A vir-
tue related game will conclude the reading session.
Readings will be held at beautiful Mill Pond Park, with
time for questions and discussion after each reading.
Each event will start at 11:00 am and will last for ap-
proximately 30 to 60 minutes. Light snacks and water
will be provided. Suitable for children up to 10 years
of age.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE “VIRTUES
IN THE PARK” SUMMER READING PROGRAM
JULY 14TH
11:00 AM Local children’s author David
Michael Slater will kick off our
summer reading program on
July 14th, reading from his
popular titles. David will also
be leading a discussion of his
reading with attendees, with
books available for sale after
the reading. See David’s bio
below.
JULY 21ST
11:00 AM Virtue of Cooperation
Cooperation is working to-
gether and sharing the load.
When we cooperate, we join
with others to do things that
cannot be done alone. We are
willing to follow the rules which
keep everyone safe and happy.
Together we can accomplish
great things.
JULY 28TH
11:00 AM Virtue of Friendliness
Friendliness is being a friend,
through good times and bad.
You take an interest in other
people and make them feel
welcome. You share your
belongings, your time and
yourself. Friendliness is the
best cure for loneliness.
David Michael Slater is the
author of sixteen picture books,
including Cheese Louise; Jaques
& Spock (a Children's Book-of-
the-Month Alternative Selection);
and Flour Girl (a 2008 Mom's
Choice Award winner). His six-
part teen fantasy series, Sacred
Books, was lauded by Margie
Boule. Volume I, The Book of
Nonsense, was a finalist for the
Association of Booksellers for
Children's Best of 2008 list and
Cybil Award nominee. Volume II
is The Book of Knowledge.
Volume III, The Book of Maps,
will be released in October. David
teaches Writing at Beaverton's
Health Science High School. He
lives in Hillsdale with his wife and
son. Learn more about David at:
www.davidmichaelslater.com
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
SUMMER READING SCHEDULE
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For information, please
contact Kathy Jones at:
kathyrose97229@comcast.net
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L O S T P E T S A N D S I G N A G E W I T H I N F O R E S T H E I G H T S
C O M P L I A N C E C O R N E R
Use these community resources to help you find your lost or missing pet
W ithin the past month, signs alerting the neighborhood to be
on the look-out for lost pets have begun popping up. Hav-ing a family pet go missing is frightening and causes distress and emotional pain. Many pet owners think that posting signs around the neighborhood is an effective way to bring their lost pet home.
Most of the lost pet signs we encounter are immediately dis-figured or ruined by the rain. Almost all of them have print that is too small to read from a passing car. We find them on light poles, trail head markers and bus shelters. Almost all of them are affixed with duct tape, which permanently dam-ages whatever it is adhered to by removing the paint when it
is removed. A quick review of most of the lamp poles along Miller Road shows how signage tape has degraded the poles. Portland City code also states that it is illegal to post signs, bills, advertisements, or other notices on City-owned street light poles. For these reasons, when HOA staff see these signs, we take them down.
Unattended outside pets are not particularly safe in Forest Heights. The adjacent forest is habitat for wildlife, including coyotes, which are good hunt-ers and prey on domestic ani-mals. To help keep your pet from going lost, we strongly encourage you to keep your dogs on leash when outside your yard and keep your cats as indoor pets. Make sure your pet wears a collar with identifi-cation so you can be contacted if your pet is found, and con-sider microchipping your pet.
Should your pet go missing, please consider these alterna-tive ideas to get the word out:
• Immediately notify your neighbors and neighbor-hood
• Use the association community bulletin board located next to Starbucks. Bring your 8.5 x 5.5 flyer to the association office for us to post as space allows
• Post a notice inside Starbucks on their bulletin board (ask permission first)
• Email your friends in Forest Heights and/or use other forms of social media
If you have any questions,
please contact Molly Oliver,
Compliance Coordinator,
at 503-297-9400 or by email:
moliver@fhhoa.com.
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WEEKEND WARRIORS
PLEASE STORE YOUR BOATS AND RVS AS PER HOA REGULATIONS
AFTER VIEWING SEVERAL BOATS AND MOTORHOMES PARKED IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, IT’S TIME FOR A
FRIENDLY REMINDER FROM YOUR HOA
Please remember that parking of boats, trailers, motorcycles, trucks, truck campers, or other recreational vehicles (or equipment) in excess of 8000 pounds gross vehicle weight is not allowed on any of the streets or in driveways within Forest Heights.
We do allow owners time to load and unload boats, trailers and RV’s. We appreciate a courtesy call to the HOA office before you begin your loading and unloading process.
However, overnight or extended parking is not allowed.
Storage of these vehicles is allowed within Forest Heights only within an enclosed garage, or within a screened area.
Screening needs to be approved in advance by the Architectural Review Committee and conform to city and county ordinances.
If you have any questions, please
contact Molly Oliver, Compliance
Coordinator, at 503-297-9400 or by
email: moliver@fhhoa.com.
R E M I N D E R : S E M I - A N N U A L D U E S
By now you should have received your July 2010
semi-annual assessment invoice.
The semi-annual assessment is $288.00 and is
due January 1st and July 1st each year.
You can pay your assessment one of three ways:
Mail Mail a check along with your invoice to:
Forest Heights HOA
M/S 14
PO Box 4100
Portland, OR 97208
Online Bill Pay
Set up payment through your bank.
For those using an online bill paying service, please
enter our office address in the payee section:
2033 NW Miller Road
Portland, Oregon 97229
Automatic Withdrawl We handle your payment for you automatically.
Complete and send FHHOA this form http://
www.fhhoa.com/web/docs/forms.asp and we
handle the payment for you!
The association offers a 30 day grace period
following the due date.
A late charge of $50 is assessed to accounts
30 days or more past due.
A finance charge of .75% per month is
assessed to accounts 30 days or more
past due.
NO: Parking RVs outside homes. Keep
in garage or behind ARC approved
screening
NO: Parking boats in street, other
than to load and unload
ASK FOR REFERRALS Ask people you know and trust for contractor referrals, such as: • Family • Friends and neighbors • Your local paint retailer CHECK CREDENTIALS When you speak to contrac-tors you're interested in hir-ing, ask them these ques-tions: 1. Are you a member of the local Better Business Bureau or Angie’s List? 2. Are you a member of any local or national painting contractors' associations? 3. How long have you been in business? 4. Do you subcontract your work or perform it yourself? 5. Do you have insurance and bonding? 6. Can you provide refer-ences? CHECK REFERENCES Be sure to get at least three references from past custom-ers. Speak to references directly and conduct site visits to de-termine how paint has held up over time.
H I R E T H E R I G H T P A I N T C O N T R A C T O R
A S K T H E E X P E R T
PAY ATTENTION Pay attention to the follow-ing signs and behaviors when speaking to potential contractors: — Does the contractor pro-ject a sense of professional-ism and experience? — Is the contractor courte-ous and business-like? — Is the contractor busy? Good ones usually are. — Does the contractor re-turn phone calls and pro-vide estimates in a timely manner? — Is the contractor on time for appointments? KNOW WHAT YOU WANT The more specific and clear you are about your project, the more precise your con-tractor's estimate will be. It’s a good idea to walk your property with each potential contractor and to discuss your needs as well as any aspects of your project that could affect the price. For example, let your paint con-tractor know exactly which surfaces should be painted (clapboards, windows, trims, eaves, facia, etc.) and which colors and finishes you want used. Be sure that your contrac-tor's estimate includes the types of paints and stains you’ll need for the success of your project.
GET AT LEAST THREE ESTIMATES When you receive contractor estimates, they should fall roughly within the same price range. If estimates are widely different from one another, be wary of contrac-tors who bid too high or too low. Ask about what is not being done, and where cor-ners are being cut. REVIEW YOUR CONTRACT Take time to review your contract, and be sure to ask questions about any details for which you need clarifica-tion. Be sure to ask about: — The specifics on what is to be painted (house, trim, shutters, etc.) — Details on preparation and cleanup — Paint and primer brands and colors that will be used — How many coats of paint will be applied — How your contractor will protect plants, patios, and other items — How much time the pro-ject will take, from start to end. — When and how the contractor will be paid Once you have followed the above tips, you’ll be ready to hire the right paint contrac-tor —and enjoy your newly painted home!
~ With thanks to the Painting & Decorating
Contractors of America ~
Hiring a paint contractor is perhaps the most
important decision you can make in any home
improvement project. To hire the best contractor
for your needs, follow the tips below:
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recommended contractors the FHHOA has a list of recommended contractors you can choose
from for many of your home repair and maintenance projects
This list contains contractors that FHHOA staff has personally worked with, or who
have been recommended to us by FHHOA residents or other trusted contractors.
We suggest that you always check references of contractors before hiring them.
You can check the Oregon Construction Contractors’ Board at:
www.oregon.gov/ccb and click on the ―Check a Contractor’s License‖ link.
Air Duct and Dryer Vent Cleaning
Arborists
Backflow Device Testing
Barkdust
Decks/Fences
Geotechnical Contractors
Gutter Cleaning & Repair
Handyman/Repairs
Homebuilders
Home Inspector
HVAC/Furnace and
Air Conditioning Repair
Landscape Maintenance Contractors
Landscape Installation Contractors
Landscape Designers
Painting Contractors
Pest Control
Plumbers
Restoration Service
Roofing Contractors
Siding, Windows &
Construction
Waterproofing Consultants
Looking for a contractor?
Below are the types of contractors that are featured on the FHHOA
Recommended Contractors List. Click here to view and download the
full list.
Have you got a contractor
to recommend?
Residents are welcome to suggest
contractors for addition to the
Recommended Contractors List by
emailing: contactus@fhhoa.com.
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E ven with a wet spring, managing summer irriga-tion is important in your neighborhood. Due to its higher elevation, drinking water in Forest
Heights requires intensive pumping to reach your homes. Over the last few years the Portland Water Bureau has found that the summer demand for water triples between 3 am and 8 am with the onset of early morning irrigation.
Here are three ways that you can help reduce the impact of summer watering on the water supply:
1) If you have an automatic irrigation controller, update the schedule to start watering around 9:00 pm. This start time will avoid the 3 am and 8 am peak water demand window.
2) With our late-spring this year, you may just be get-ting around to turning on your irrigation system. We recommend that you turn on your system and do a walk through, making sure there are no broken heads
PART FOUR IN A SERIES
Guest columnist Sarah Santner, Residential Water
Conservation Coordinator with the Portland Water
Bureau, continues her series of articles on water
issues that impact Forest Heights
G U E S T C O L U M N I S T
B E S T I R R I G A T I O N P R A C T I C E S
F O R F O R E S T H E I G H T S R E S I D E N T S Let the Portland Water bureau help you take
control of your irrigation system!
or misaligned nozzles. Spending a little time fine-tuning the system every year can save you a lot of money and water.
3) Flowers and shrubs generally need less water than turf grass, so keep that in mind as you plan your irri-gation schedules. If your controller allows, set them on different programs that water different amounts each week. If you want specific information about how much water your plants need, you can sign up to receive the “Weekly Watering Number” from our partners the Regional Water Providers Consortium, at www.conserveh2o.org.
To learn more about these best practices and to get answers to any questions you might have regarding your automatic irrigation system join the Portland Wa-ter Bureau for a free Landscape Irrigation Workshop.
Workshop dates: Tuesday, July 13th
6:30 pm – 7:30pm
August 10th
6:30 pm – 7:30pm
Workshop location: Fire Station 27—3130 NW Skyline Blvd. Parking is limited and carpooling is recommended. Please RSVP or direct any questions to (503) 823-4527 or email: conserve@portlandoregon.gov.
B E S T I R R I G A T I O N P R A C T I C E S
F O R F O R E S T H E I G H T S R E S I D E N T S
C O L U M N :
A S K T H E
M A N A G E R
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T here have been many rumors circulating through-out the community about
the changes taking place at the Village Center.
To date, the Village Center own-ers have not leased the space that was previously occupied by Quinn’s Prime and Vine. The association and community can only hope that a viable business will lease the space benefiting our community, and that this business will bring added value to the Village Center.
I have talked to residents who feel the community should have a say in the type of business that enters the Village Center. From my perspective, a potential busi-ness owner would do their home-
work (marketing analysis of the community) prior to leasing the space. Done right, this business should be successful if they pro-vide good customer service and reinvent themselves periodically based on customer input. Bottom line, getting the right business in this location is the key to the suc-cess of all parties, including the community.
Should the association hear about a legitimate tenant, an announcement will be placed in the FHHOA newsletter and a new tenant profile article will be published. Until then, an opportunity waits.
ASK THE MANAGER “WHAT’S GOING ON AT QUINN’S? I KNOW
THEY MOVED OUT WEEKS AGO AND HEARD
A MINI-MARKET WAS MOVING IN.” 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.
Quote of the Month
A sense of curiosity is nature’s original
school of education.
- Dr. Smiley Blanton “
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WANT TO GET
INVOLVED?
Are you interested in getting involved in our
community? Do you have skills or talents
that you want to share for the common
good?
If you answered yes to either of these ques-
tions, why not consider joining one of the
many proactive committees here at Forest
Heights?
To learn more, visit the FHHOA website. And
if you’re certain you’d like to get involved,
please download and complete the
Committee Volunteer form.
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
BABYSITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE! Call Emilie Jackson @ 503-282-1598
16 years old Attends St. Mary’s Academy And, lots of experience with kids.
TWO BROTHERS PET & PLANT SITTING We are 14 and 16 year old brothers who provide quality care for your pets and plants while you’re away. We have over five years of experience caring for pets and plants, indoors and out, from cats and cacti to dogs and dahlias. References available. Gabe and Hayden
Henderson, call 503-296-9165 or email gabehend@gmail.com
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.
PIANO LESSONS Experienced, young, fun, great with kids. Open to all skill levels, looking for motivated young musicians! Located in Forest Heights. Flexible hours. Email Elizabeth at eaflick@gmail.com for more information.
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
PET CARE / PLANT WATERING Responsible 12 year old FH resident will provide caring, experienced nurture for your pets and plants. For the last four years we have cared for numerous neighborhood pets, watered an abun-dance of vegetation and provided many dogs a daily walk. Thank you to all our repeat custom-ers.
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.
BABYSITTING – INFANTS & TODDLERS THROUGH AGE 5 Set your mind at ease with this grandmother babysitting your infant and/or toddler through age 5. Caring, experienced, dependable, actively involved grandmother of five grandchildren and retired professional. I have volunteered at the Children’s Hospital in Seattle, caring for infants when parents were not available. I am Red Cross emergency trained. $15/hour, providing my own transportation. Available most evenings, some days, seven days a week. Short notice OK if I’m available. References gladly. Call Linda at
503.522.4397
BABYSITTING SERVICE AVAILABLE! Call Hannah Curtis @ 503-310-0244
• 17 years old • Able to drive • Straight-A student • And, lots of experience with kids
GERMAN SESSIONS/TUROTING (PRESCHOOL TO ADULT) Experienced licensed teacher for German. Native speaker. Located in Forest Heights. My home or yours. Flexible hours, reasonable rates. Please e-mail for information or to schedule an evalua-tion: tonie.weiss@yahoo.com
PIANO STUDIO-ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS Forest Heights Piano Studio now accepting new students. I specialize in beginning students. Walking distance from Forest Park elementary. Give your child the gift of music. $20.00 per 1/2 hour or $30.00 for one hour. Please call 503.804.1172 or email lakresl@gmail.com
PERSONAL TRAINER Will come to your home in Forest Heights. New Client Special: 3 sessions for $129.00
www.fitnessbybobbi.com 503.265.8944
DRUM LESSONS Accomplished, studious high school student (junior) offering lessons in home studio; 2 drum sets for teach and follow instruction and recording equipment to monitor progress. Qualifications: 5 years study, numerous instructors, rock & jazz emphasis. Drummer and percussionist in 3 bands: rock, jazz and orchestra. Performance venues include clubs, charity events & private engagements. Rate: $10/half hour; $18/hour. Email: jeremyk23@yahoo.com, 503.686.8020 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3C24mJgNyP8
BABYSITTER/PET SERVICES AVAILABLE Hi my name is Haley and I am a freshman 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, and a mother’s helper for a 1 year old. My parents are available 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. Grooming would be available at my own home where a grooming center is available. I have references upon request. I currently charge $15 per groom, $20 per full day/night sitting. Email: sunrisepetcare@hotmail.com or call 503.863.6673
MATURE HOUSESITTER Single, responsible retiree living in Forest Heights willing to offer full service house sitting,
including pet care, plant care, mail collection and monitoring of home security. Can sleep
over or drop by on a regular basis, depending on your needs. $25 per day basic charge.
Call Wendy at 503.810.8248 or 503.297.2402
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.
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZER
TIRED OF THE CLUTTER? I offer organizing services to help you attain more control over your
personal environment and possessions…to bring order and harmony back into your life! For
a FREE 1 hour consultation, call Cynthia Fooshe at 503.297.1862.
CHINESE TUTORING THIS SUMMER
We are two Lincoln High School upperclassmen, Catherine Wu and Minerva Chen. We are
native Chinese speakers and are available this summer for tutoring in Cantonese and
Mandarin. Flexible rates and locations available. Please contact us at: 503-422-2602 or
503-528-6031, or email us at catherineyinwu@gmail.com Also Available upon Request:
Piano Lessons and Math Tutoring
PLAY DATE 5 year old girl is looking for the girl of same age or older, to arrange regular play dates.
Please call Julia at 503.332.8080 or email: juliabreda@comcast.net
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
PIANO LESSONS Professionally, formally trained pianist, with a degree from Music Conservatory and a degree in Education, with more than 38 years of teaching and performing experience, member of Oregon & National Music Teacher Associations, is offering classical PIANO & vocal lessons. Adults and kids, who have already conquered piano basics and looking to improve their skills. Requirement: have piano at home. 503.332.8080 or email: 555goldfish@gmail.com
FOR RENT SKI HOOD -- COLLINS LAKE RESORT -- New sleeps 8 3BR, 2.5BATH, 2CAR garage, pools, spa, hot tub , trails 4 seasons—ski, hike, fish, boat, snowmobile. Friends and family rate to FHHOA RES-DENTS mentioning this ad. LOREN HOTCHKISS 503-291-9822 lorenhotchkiss9821@msn.com
RIVERWILD BEND VACATION HOME Beautifully appointed/well-equipped. 3 bdrms, 2 ½ baths. Sleeps 6-8. Great location off Century Drive just 17 minutes to Mt. Bachelor and 2 minutes Old Mill District and all the wonderful Bend restaurants! Forest Heights Residents receive 10% off our published rates!
Visit our Vacation Rental by Owner Website: www.vrbo.com/204838 for rates/availability.
FOR RENT MANZANITA BEACH HOUSE w/great ocean views. Works well for families to share or that winter retreat for the book/bridge club. Sleeps 14, no pets/smoking. Call 503.292.3270 or visit www.bellavistavacation.com
FOR LEASE Spectacular Ocean Views. Multi-Year Lease available; option to purchase. Great value, half the cost of mortgage. Telecommute or vacation; new 2200 sq ft upscale home in Oceanside, OR. $1250 per month. Pets negotiable. 503-475-1406. For pictures see http://oceansideoregoncondo.com
FOR RENT Charming Cannon Beach oceanfront cottage for rent. Sleeps 6. $170/night. Minimum 5
nights. No pets. 503.466.6840
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 travel to you! Please call Sarah at: 503.533.0993.
BABYSITTING
MUSIC
TUTORING 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
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
PET/PLANT CARE
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GO GREEN Committee
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Community Activities
Committee 12:00 pm
Communications
Committee 6:00 pm
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Board of Directors Meeting 6:00 pm
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Architectural Review Committee
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4th of July Celebration
7:00—10:00 pm Mill Pond Park
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Safety, Streetscape and Transportation
Committee 12:00 pm
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GO GREEN Committee
6:00 pm
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Community Solar Class
10:30 am TFVR#60
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Community Activities
Committee 12:00 pm
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Board of Directors Meeting 6:00 pm
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Stories in the Park 11:00 am
Mill Pond Park
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Budget & Finance Committee
6:00 pm
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Stories in the Park 11:00 am
Mill Pond Park
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Dog Day Afternoon
in the Heights 1:00 pm—4:00 pm
Village Center
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11:00 am Mill Pond Park
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July 2010
August 2010
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Here’s a snapshot of FHHOA activities
and meetings from July—August 14th.
Print and keep this calendar in a
handy spot so you’ll have access to
what’s happening in your community.