U P D A T E F R O M

T H E M A N A G E R ’ S D E S K

decreasing revenue from BETC

transportation credits, increasing

reserve maintenance needs, devel-

opment of sustainable practices

and increasing operational ex-

penses. Next month’s newsletter

will have the 2011 approved

budget and a cover letter reviewing

the association’s financial state as

we look to the future needs of our

community.

The community has spoken and

responded to the Mill Pond Resto-

ration survey. The association

received 443 responses to the

survey with 84% in favor of

dredging Mill Pond and restoring

the pond as a body of water; with

only 16% responding

positively to converting

the pond into wetlands.

With this data the board

approved moving ahead

with the dredging option

at the September board

meeting. The association

is now in to process of

organizing professional

consultants to guide us

through the highly

pinnacle press NEWS AT FOREST HEIGHTS

NOVEMBER•2010

W H A T ’ S I N S I D E

S T R E A M

R E S T O R A T I O N

E V E N T G e t i n v o l v e d i n

e n h a n c i n g t h e n a t u r a l t r a i l s

i n F o r e s t H e i g h t s .

W I N T E R I S

C O M I N G T i p s o n h o w t o g e t a r o u n d

t h i s w i n t e r h e r e i n F o r e s t

H e i g h t s .

F I E L D

I M P R O V E M E N T

T E A M A n u p d a t e f r o m

F I T r e g a r d i n g f u n d r a i s i n g f o r

a n e w t u r f f i e l d .

P A R K B E N C H

D E D I C A T I O N

G 2 C o m m i t t e e m e m b e r s

d e d i c a t e p a r k b e n c h t o F H H O A

v o l u n t e e r B o b L a u g h t e r .

Update from the Managers

Desk

1-2

Field Improvement Team

Update

4

Go Green Trail Stream

Restoration Project

5

Living on Miller Road 6-7

Park Bench Dedication to

Robert Laughter

8

Dough for Dollars Fundraiser 9

Upcoming Community

Events

10

Recycle Your Bicycle 11

Old Man Winter is Coming.

Are You Ready?

12-13

Compliance Corner: Ready-

ing Your Home for Winter

14

Don’t Be a Saloon Keeper 15

Holiday Tree Lighting 16

Look and Clip Before You

Recycle

17

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F all is a great time to get

into projects and that’s just

what we’re doing. The board

and association committee’s have

numerous projects in the works

and the timing of these projects is

concurrent with the preparation of

the 2011 budget. The board is

planning an open work session

(residents are welcome) with the

Budget and Finance committee to

discuss a draft of the 2011 budget.

The work session is scheduled for

November 2nd here in the associa-

tion office starting at 6:00 pm. Final

budget approval will occur at the

November 9th regular board meet-

ing. This budget season will be full

of challenges and decisions, with

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regulated permitting process, cul-

minating in a final RFP document

for bidding. Actual restoration work

is tentatively schedule from mid-

July to Labor Day. Additional

updates will be forthcoming as

we progress through this major

reserve maintenance project.

In conjunction with the restoration

of Mill Pond, the board is inter-

ested in developing ―Tract R‖ the

2.22 acres of open spaces

between the pond and Forest

Heights Crossing. A task force

is being created to develop con-

ceptual ideas for the improvement

of this area. The task force will be

working with Quatrefoil, a profes-

sional landscape architect firm, to

explore the best use for this open

space. Once completed the board

will review a final design plan,

which includes developmental

costs, and deliver this plan to the

community for public input. One

element of the conceptual plan

may include a community garden.

The G2 Committee has been

working hard on the elements of a

community garden and this infor-

mation will be useful as the task

force moves forward to determine

the best use for this open space.

Look for more information on this

project in late winter to early spring

of 2011.

One notable project with resident

volunteer opportunities is the Wet-

lands Stream Restoration Project.

On November 13th volunteers will

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

email: sherr@fhhoa.com

Sharon Aiger—Office Administrator

email: saiger@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

Continued from page 1

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

be planting willow and red twig

stakes along the stream bank,

with a follow up bare root planting

in February. With success this

restoration plan can be copied and

applied to numerous other stream

areas throughout our community,

helping to stabilize our watershed

and reduce the migration of silt

into our waterways. This is a joint

project with G2 and the West Mult-

nomah Soil and Conservation

District thanks to Lynn Putnam.

Finally, the association has estab-

lished new banking relationships

helping to reducing overhead costs

and investing in secure (FDIC

insured) higher yield funds, and

at the same time advancing our

software accounting system to al-

low electronic payments, including

credit card payments for associa-

tion assessments. This conversion

will take place this fall, before the

next assessment cycle (January

billing), benefiting residents with

a more efficient and streamlined

payment process. Details of this

conversion will be announced in

the December newsletter by

Administrative Assistant Sharon

Aiger.

My door is always open to

residents, to hear their concerns,

to discuss their needs and make

Forest Heights the best community

in Portland.

~ Stephen Herr FHHOA General Manager ~

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T he cross-community

Field Improvement Team

(FIT) continues its fund

raising efforts directed at replac-

ing the community sports field

next to Forest Park Elementary

with a complete synthetic field

system. Currently, FIT has

raised approximately $160,000

toward the project requirement

of $375K from Forest Heights

Residents, The Forest Park

Elementary PTA, Forest Heights

Soccer Club, Cardno/WRG and

the FPE Foundation. FIT has

requested a donation from the

Forest Heights Homeowners

Association as well, and here

are some key points to keep in

mind as you consider supporting

a FHHOA donation:

In addition to the thousands

of youth soccer and lacrosse

players this sports field supports

each year, it has also become

clear that this is the only dedi-

cated, flat sports/recreation field

available in the entire Forest

Heights neighborhood.

Having a quality, synthetic

field system will open up com-

munity access for all 365 days a

year for the next 8-10 years,

rather than just the "dry" season,

and will provide a much safer

sports and exercise environment

for the neighborhood than the

existing sports field.

The Field Renovation project

is a critical community improve-

ment initiative, one that will have

lasting effects on the quality of

life in Forest Heights and a posi-

tive impact on home values.

The State budget crisis

has completely eliminated public

funding for community improve-

ment projects like this one, so

private fund raising is the only

available option.

Adjacent neighborhoods,

such as the Ainsworth and

Champman areas, have recog-

nized the need to invest hun-

dreds of thousands of dollars

each in their recreational fields

as a way to keep their neighbor-

hoods competitive for home buy-

ers. Forest Heights needs to do

the same.

We need your help, and hope

that you will support the board's

resolution to donate to this im-

portant community improvement

project.

If you are interested in getting

involved with FIT as a project

ambassador, please contact

Brad McMahon by email:

brad.mcmahon11@gmail.com

~ The Field

Improvement Team~

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F I E L D I M P R O V E M E N T T E A M ( F I T ) U P D A T E

FHHOA BOARD

RESPONSE TO FIT

REQUEST

FHHOA Board is considering

making a $15,000 donation to

FIT to support the field project.

The board encourages community

input on this request, and is seeking

resident comments in favor of or

opposed to donating association

funds to support the project.

Please submit your comments to

contactus@fhhoa.com or by letter

in care of the GM/FIT Contribution.

The board will review and consider

such input before making any deci-

sion on the matter. The board will

vote on the matter according to

Policy Resolution # 9

Expenditure of Association

Funds on Property Not Owned

by the Association

Resolution # 9 requires a sixty (60)

day written notice before the board

can vote on this request. The board

has tentatively placed this on the

January 11, 2011 agenda. The

board appreciates your input.

Y O U R N E I G H B O R ’ S V O I C E

FHHOA Natural Area Restoration Timeline

Awarded grant,

removed

invasive plants

Harvest

& plant

willows

Plant trees

& shrubs

2010 2011

MAR NOV 13 DEC JAN FEB APR MAY SEP OCT

G O G R E E N S T R E A M R E S T O R AT I O N P R O J E C T

W ant to get involved in an

educational habitat restora-

tion project right here in

Forest Heights? Come learn more about

the natural habitat we live in — and have

fun with your neighbors—during a stream

bank planting along the Wetlands Trail.

When: Saturday, November 13th

Time: 10:00am to 12 noon

How: Please confirm your participation

by calling 503-297-9400, or email:

contactus@fhhoa.com

Details of the planting will be sent to

you after you register.

Dave Bowman and Mary Logalbo of

West Multnomah County Soil and Water

Conservation District will be on hand

to assist with the planting and provide

information on ways to reduce stream

bank erosion and improve natural habitat

along the Wetlands Trail.

So come dressed for the weather, meet

your neighbors, and help the environment!

All tools will be provided, as well as coffee

and treats courtesy of the FHHOA.

A joint effort by Forest Heights HOA G2

Committee and the West Multnomah Soil

and Water Conservation District.

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W H AT I T ’ S L I K E T O L I V E O N M I L L E R R O A D

Y O U R N E I G H B O R ’ S V O I C E

S peeding is becoming a big

problem on Miller Road, our

main artery through Forest

Heights. Motorists who exceed the

speed limit of 30 miles per hour

have become so numerous that the

Portland Police Traffic Division has

designated Miller Road as a recog-

nized problem area.

At least two pedestrians have been

hit by cars and suffered injuries

severe enough to require a visit to

the hospital emergency room. And

that’s not even counting the many

near misses that occur with distress-

ing regularity.

Bear in mind that the victims of the

accidents and near-accidents are

your neighbors. They may be folks

out for a stroll, kids on their way to

or from school, people walking their

dogs, or bicyclists dealing with the

challenging hills of northwest Port-

land.

This past year, the police gave out

over 100 speeding tickets in Forest

Heights in just one month. Most of

the tickets when to motorists who

are residents here. With tickets

costing between $190 to $287—

and some upwards of $427—that’s

a pretty expensive way to get from

one end of the neighborhood to the

other (and doesn’t even count the

higher premiums you might have to

pay on car insurance). In addition

to officers in regular police cars,

the Portland Police Traffic Division

also uses motorcycle police and

automatic radar ticketing units to

keep tabs on speeders.

To avoid getting a ticket, here’s a

quick refresher course on the rules

of the road:

There is a crosswalk at every

intersection, regardless of whether

or not it is marked. Pedestrians

already crossing the street have

the right of way, and motorists

must yield to them. Motorists are

not supposed to enter the intersec-

tion until a pedestrian has crossed

to the other side.

Please don’t tailgate when others

are trying to go the speed limit.

Following the car in front of you too

closely is dangerous. Generally,

you are considered at fault if you

rear-end the car ahead of you.

When roads are icy or snow

covered, it takes longer to stop

if the car in front of you suddenly

comes to a halt. So in bad

weather, try to stay even further

back than normal from the car

ahead of you.

There’s another reason to obey

the speed limit in Forest Heights,

and that is the extra noise that

speeding creates. Be considerate

of your neighbors who live on

Miller Road, because the noise

your car engine makes by racing

up our steep hills is signifi-

cant...and much louder than you

think.

If you see commercial traffic, such

as delivery trucks or worker vans,

that are not obeying the traffic laws

in Forest Heights, try to jot down

their license plate number and

the company telephone number.

Then call and complain to the

commercial company manage-

ment, explaining that the speeding

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of their employees puts everyone in the

neighborhood at risk.

You can also call the non-emergency

number of the Portland Police Traffic

Bureau: 503.823.SAFE.

So, before you’re tempted to put the pedal

to the metal the next time you’re on Miller

Road, consider this: You only get from one

of Miller to the other 60 seconds sooner if

you travel at 40 miles per hour rather than

30. In the process, you may hurt someone

or get a speeding ticket. Ask yourself: Is it

really worth it?

~ Concerned Neighbor and

Resident of Forest Heights ~

Continued from page 6

W H A T I T ’ S L I K E T O L I V E O N M I L L E R R O A D

Involved in Forest Heights development since its inception

Owner of Forest Heights Realty from 2000-2007

Forest Heights Homeowner

Licensed Realtor for 20 years

Neighborhood references

lynnmarshall@cbseal.com Direct: (503) 780-1890

Lynn Marshall Broker, Coldwell Banker/SEAL

Thank You,

Friends and

Neighbors In past years newsletters, we’ve ran

submissions from community members

who wished to publically thank their

friends and neighbors for kindnesses

paid throughout the year. Kindnesses

such as looking in on one another

during snow storms and illness, last

minute babysitting favors and keeping

an eye on each others homes during

vacations or business travel.

We’re privileged here in the HOA office

to see community members aid one

another in remarkable ways. Our

collective efforts to be good stewards

for this community show themselves

daily, from the hard work our volunteer

committees do to the parent volunteers

who make sure kids get to school

safely. Let’s not forget to take notice

and offer—even if silently– a word or

two of thanks to those who help make

Forest Heights such a wonderful

community.

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Y O U R N E I G H B O R S V O I C E

O n October 27, a brief ceremony was

held to dedicate a bench to the late

Bob Laughter in the new Forest Heights

Park at Thompson and Miller Roads. Bob, former

chair of the Common Areas Committee (now

known as the G2 Committee) died four years

ago at the age of 76. There is now a plaque on

one of the upper benches that reads:

“In Honor of Robert James Laughter

Dedicated FHHOA Community Volunteer”

Under Bob’s leadership, the committee worked on

trail improvements, picnic tables, planting and

lighting at Mill Pond Park, the addition of several

trails, and landscape improvements on many

streets within Forest Heights. Bob was well known

for his role in actively promoting the annual tree

planting program, under which a portion of the

Forest Heights common area was improved with

the help of many neighborhood volunteers, from

elementary school children to retirees. His influ-

ence is still seen and felt throughout Forest

Heights.

Stephen Herr, General Manager of the Forest

Heights HOA, began the dedication stating that

“volunteerism is the life blood and heart of our

community and Bob epitomized this spirit. His

efforts are recognized today by this dedication”.

Other speakers included current Board President

Eric Butterfield, past President Randy Arthur and

members of the G2 committee. Bob’s widow,

Edna, and his daughter, Diane, attended the

ceremony.

Bob grew up in California, graduated from Oregon

State University in 1952 with a B.S. in physical

education, and earned a Ph.D. in physical educa-

tion from Ohio State University. He taught at the

University of Nevada-Reno (UNR) from 1957 to

1992, and moved to Forest Heights with his wife

after retiring.

If you haven’t already visited the park, we hope

that this commemoration of the work of a loyal

and enthusiastic FHHOA volunteer will provide an

incentive to stop by and enjoy the latest land-

scape improvement to our community.

N E W P A R K B E N C H D E D I C AT E D T O F H H O A V O L U N T E E R B O B L A U G H T E R

M ark your calendars for Tuesday November 16th.

Pizzicato Pizza in the Forest Heights Village Center

will be hosting an all-day ―Dough for Dollars‖ event to benefit

Forest Park Elementary School. On this day, Pizzicato will tally

lunch and dinner sales, and donate 20% of the total back to

Forest Park Elementary. All residents of Forest Heights

are welcome and invited to enjoy a delicious pizza in support

of this excellent neighborhood school.

Last year Pizzicato raised over $53,000 to benefit local schools.

For more information and to view Pizzicato’s menu online, please

visit their website at www.pizzicatopizza.com

Started as a tiny hole-in-wall in Portland’s SW Hills in 1989,

the family owned business now has restaurants throughout

the Portland Metro area and franchise locations along the west

coast. Originators of the first ―gourmet‖ pizza in Portland,

Pizzicato’s success is due in large part to ―foodie‖ Portlanders

with high expectations. Marc and Tracy Frankel, owners of

Pizzicato, were also residents of Forest Heights when the

Pizzicato there first opened.

Forest Park Pizza Fundraiser

November 16

community events survey we want to hear from you! what do you like about the events we hold

in the neighborhood? how can we make our events better?

Each year the Community Activities Committee puts

on several events here in Forest Heights. These

events have the unique ability to bring neighbors

together to celebrate significant days like the Fourth

of July, our cultural differences at The International

Fall Festival, musical appreciation at Concerts in

the Park, children’s summer reading programs and

community garage sales. The Community Activities

Committee would like to hear from you about these

events!

To that end, we’ve created an online survey about

the events held here in Forest Heights and invite you

to share your opinion about these events. The survey

results will help guide the committee with future plan-

ning of community activities. We appreciate your time

and value your input!

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Dress for Success

Clothing Drive

November 1st thru November 30th

Location: Forest Heights

Interior Design Studio

>> See next page for more information

Recycle Your Bicycle

Sunday, November 7th

Time: 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Location: Forest Park Elementary

>> See next page for more information

Go Green Trail Planting

Wetlands Trail

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Time: 10:00 am to 12:00 noon

Location: Wetlands Trail

>> See page 5 for more information

Dough for Dollars

Fundraiser

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Time: All day!

Location: Forest Heights Pizzicato

>> See page 9 for more information

Holiday Food Drive

November 29th—December 14th

Location: Collection bins at

Forest Park Elementary &

Participating VC Merchants

>> More information to follow in

the December newsletter

Box Tops for Education

2010-2011 School Year

Location: Collection boxes at

Forest Park Elementary

& FHHOA Office

>> See page 17 for more information

Holiday Tree Lighting

& Celebration

Saturday, December 4th

Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Location: Village Center

>> See page 16 for more information

Upcoming Fall

Community Events

Dress for Success 2nd annual

November 1st thru November 30th

Bring in your clean, gently used women’s business attire and receive a

coupon for a free 30 minute design consultation for your or a friend

Forest Heights Interior Design Studio | 2061 NW Miller Road | 503.297.7009 Page 11

Clothing Drive

R E C Y C L E Y O U R B I C Y C L E

Donate your bike and make it a vehicle for change!

J oin the Kids Can Make

a Difference Community

Service Project on Sunday,

November 7th at Forest Park

Elementary School. Donate a

used bike in good condition,

particularly adult road bikes and

kids’ bikes of all kinds, and help

the Community Cycling Center

broaden access to bicycling and

its benefits.

When you donate a bike, the

Community Cycling Center’s

professional mechanics refurbish

it and direct it to bike safety pro-

grams for low-income youth and

adults or to the bike shop. Bike

shop proceeds benefit programs.

At this point in the year the

Community Cycling Center is

collecting and refurbishing bikes

for the Holiday Bike Drive.

During this event, 500 children

from low-income families will

receive bicycles, helmets, locks

and safety education.

To this end, we are seeking the

following:

• Children’s bikes ranging

from single speed coaster-

brake styles to geared bikes

with hand brakes

• Adult road bikes in good

condition with steel or

aluminum frames, for

our adult program

The Community Cycling Center

believes that the bicycle is a tool

for empowerment and a vehicle

for change. That’s why they work

to broaden access to bicycling

and seek to share its benefits.

When people ride bicycles they

become healthier, as does our

community as a whole.

For more information about

this program, please visit the

Community Cycling Center

website.

All donations are tax-deductible

to the extent of the law.

Please direct any questions to:

tammywilhoite@comcast.net.

November 1st—November 30th

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

O L D M A N W I N T E R I S C O M I N G . A R E Y O U P R E P A R E D ?

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N ovember 1st marks the first

day residents of Oregon

are permitted to use stud-

ded tires. This comes none too

soon based upon the weather of

last week with 2 to 3 feet of snow

falling in the Cascades. Because

of the hilly terrain and increased

elevation here in Forest Heights,

residents of our community need

to be prepared for snow. Driving

can be treacherous on Miller Road

and our hillside streets, so Forest

Heights residents are encouraged

to follow the following winter driv-

ing tips.

Tip 1 | Prepare Your Vehicle

Prepare and maintain your vehicle

for winter driving. Maintain your

tires and keep a full tank of gas.

Carry chains in your vehicle

and learn how to put them on.

CHAINS ARE YOUR LINK TO

SAFETY!

Clear snow and ice from all

windows and lights - even the

hood and roof of your vehicle -

before driving. Keep your windows

clear.

Drive with your headlights

on—day or night—at low beam.

Don't get overconfident with

four-wheel drive. It helps you get

going quicker but won't help you

stop any faster.

Maintain your tires. Tires that

are in proper working condition

and are adequately inflated pro-

vide better traction.

Carry an emergency weather

kit. Having a well stocked emer-

gency kit in your car can help to

save your life and make you more

comfortable during breakdowns,

accidents and long waits. Your kit

should include:

Battery jumper cables

First aid kit

Shovel

Basic tools

(pliers, wrench, screwdriver

and knife)

Blankets

Extra clothing

(hats, socks, boots, mittens)

Flashlight

Cellular phone

See also the Portland Office of

Emergency Management's online

resources to learn how to prepare

your vehicle for winter driving.

Tip 2 | Driving and

Transportation Safety

Winter weather in the Portland

Metropolitan region can make

travel unpredictable. The intensity

of a single snow and ice storm can

vary significantly throughout the

region because of the area's

unique weather patterns. The time

of day the snow strikes also will

influence winter travel. Even an

inch of snow can make commuting

a nightmare. It doesn’t have to be

that way. Portland averages at

least one significant snowfall

annually. The next time it

happens, be ready.

Tip 3 | Check weather and road

conditions

When you head out, give yourself

extra time and check weather and

traffic reports before you go.

Check TripCheck from ODOT for

highway road conditions. Trip-

Check also has a link to weather

reports. Remember, freeways,

major arterials, and bus routes are

your best bets for winter travel.

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O L D M A N W I N T E R I S C O M I N G . A R E Y O U P R E P A R E D ?

Tip 4| Take Transit

Plan to commute by bus in

bad weather. Information

about bus and MAX light rail

is available online from

TriMet or by calling their

route line at 503-238-RIDE.

Remember, buses will be

more crowded than usual and

not always on schedule.

Tip 5 | Delay your trip until

conditions are better

The best advice for driving in

bad winter weather is not to

drive at all, if you can avoid

it. Don't go out until the snow

plows and sanding trucks

have had a chance to do their

work, and allow yourself extra

time to reach your destina-

tion.

Additionally, the Forest

Heights Homeowners

Association has established a

―Winter Preparedness Plan‖

for our community. For the

complete plan go to our home

page www.fhhoa.com and

click on the link.

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CALLING ALL SNOW EVENT VOLUNTEERS!

We are looking for volunteers who are willing to help with shoveling

snow, ride sharing, taxi service or other small jobs during a snow

event.

If you are interested in fulfilling any community service hours, or just

want to help your fellow neighbors, please let us know! This is a

wonderful way to get to know your neighbors and help those in

need.

If you are interested, send an email to: contactus@fhhoa.com

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Outdoors

Disconnect hoses from hose bibs. Drain and

store hoses. Most hose-bibs in Forest Heights

are frost-free, meaning they don’t need to be

drained, but depending on the age of your home,

your hose bib may need to be shut off and

drained. All hose bibs can benefit from freeze-

proof Styrofoam covers.

Turn off the water supply to your sprinkler

system. Have the system professionally blown

out.

Clear gutters and downspouts of debris.

Close foundation vents. Once predictions of

frost start, close the vents and leave them

sealed until spring.

Check weather stripping and caulking around

doors and windows to minimize heat loss.

Put your yard to bed. Some plants require fall

pruning; fertilize your lawn with a winter fertilizer.

Don’t forget to clean and store your yard tools.

Replace damaged or broken fence posts before

the ground freezes. Strong winter winds can

blow down unsupported fences.

Indoors

Have your furnace professionally inspected and

maintained; regularly replace furnace filters.

If you have a wood-burning fireplace, have the

chimney cleaned and inspected.

Replace batteries in smoke detectors. Test all

detectors to make sure they are functioning

properly.

Install a carbon monoxide detector with battery

back-up on every level of your home.

Frigid Weather

Precautions

When temperatures are below freezing, keep a

few faucets dripping. Turn both hot and cold

faucets on, as hot water lines freeze first.

Know where your water shut off is located, so

that if a pipe does burst you can turn off your

home’s water supply until the pipe can be re-

paired. This shut off is located near the water

meter, usually at the front of the house.

If you leave town during extreme weather, make

sure to leave the thermostat set at 60 degrees.

Ask a neighbor to check on your home.

~ Molly Oliver,

FHHOA Compliance Coordinator ~

G E T R E A D Y F O R W I N T E R

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

Colder nights are here and it won’t be long before

winter weather arrives. Take a few minutes now to

weatherize your home before problems occur. Simple

preparations now will prevent problems later.

M any households in

our community use

professional cleaning

services for household cleaning.

There have been a few reported

situations where a cleaning

service employee has taken

buckets of rinse water and

dumped the contents into street.

Forest Heights streets are

connected to the master storm

water drainage system, which

take rain water into our local

streams and wetlands. Storm

water pollution, meaning pollution

running off from storm events,

is a major contributor to water

quality problems. One way to

minimize the impacts of storm

water pollution is to keep pollut-

ants off our streets. Washing

cars in your driveway for exam-

ple, leads to soap, oil, grease and

solvents going into our local wa-

terways. Making sure you don’t

―overspray‖ lawn herbicides and

fertilizers onto sidewalks also

helps. Dumping household clean-

ing water which contains not only

the dirty rinse water from cleaning

floors but the cleaning product

itself also contributes to local

water quality problems. Dumping

cleaning water onto the street

or into the street catch basins

reminds me of the wild west

where the saloon keeper tossed

the wash suds out into the street.

Have a conversation with your

cleaning service about how they

dispose of the rinse water from

their cleaning activities. Make

sure they dispose of the rinse

water down a sink so that the

water and its contents are sent to

the wastewater treatment plant

instead of Mill Pond or a local

creek!

Take your car to a local car wash

where the rinse water is treated

and often times recycled to save

water!

~ A friendly reminder from the G2

Committee and mother earth ~

D O N ’ T B E A S A L O O N K E E P E R

M a k e s u r e s o a p y s u d s f r o m c l e a n i n g s e r v i c e s g o d o w n t h e d r a i n a n d n o t i n t o t h e s t r e e t

Have you ever lost or found an item

in Forest Heights? If so, check in

with the Forest Heights Homeown-

ers Association office in the Village

Center.

If you’ve found an item, please drop

it off at the HOA office. Office hours

are Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm

and if that doesn’t work for you,

we have a mail slot in our door. If

the item fits the 2 ― x 11‖ slot, just

put it through.

If you’ve lost an item, send an

email to contactus@fhhoa.com

describing what you’ve lost. You

never know what might turn up!

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

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S AV E T H E D AT E !

Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration

Annual Holiday Tree Lighting

Be there for the lighting of the giant

Holiday Tree at 6:30 pm! Join the

celebration with holiday music and

candy canes.

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, Station 27, our fire

station for the Forest Park/Forest

Heights area. Santa will arrive at 6:15

pm. Photo opportunities will be available

at the giant ―Santa Chair‖.

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

The most famous reindeer of all will be

at the Village Center from 5:00 to 8:00

to greet guests and be available for

photos. Don’t forget to bring your

camera!

Girl Scouts Caroling, Bake and

Craft Sale

Enjoy caroling performed by local Girl

Scout troops and shop their bake and

craft sale fundraiser. Noon to 8 pm.

Cub Scouts Holiday Wreaths

& Centerpiece Sale

Pick up holiday wreaths and center-

pieces for decorating your home and

support the Cub Scouts. 9 am to 1 pm

and 5 pm to 7pm.

Holiday Festivities

Toy and Joy Program

Each year during the holidays,

the Tualatin Valley Fire &

Rescue assists nearly 10,000

less fortunate children through its

Toy & Joy program. Toys will be

collected at the Tree Lighting

event and given to dozens of

agencies that provide food

baskets to families.

The Sunshine Division &

Portland Police Bureau

The Sunshine Division, in

concert with the Portland Police

Bureau, provides temporary

emergency relief for those in

need year-round. This includes

much needed on-perishable

foods collected at the holiday

event.

Greyhound Pets of America

Northwest

Greyhound Pets of America

NW will hold their 7th annual

Christmas Tree Sale on Decem-

ber 4th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.

All trees will be freshly cut Noble

Firs. Most trees range in size

between 5-8 feet but taller trees

are available with a pre-order (no

additional cost) through the GPA

website. All trees will sell for $35,

of which $28 will be tax deduc-

table. The sale will be run by

GPA volunteers and all tree

sales will benefit the GPA NW

Adoption program. See ad on

page 18!

Share the holiday spirit by helping others.

Saturday

December 4th

5:00 to 8:00 pm

Village Center

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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. Page 17

Box Tops for Education

1.) Clip Box Top coupons from favorite products such as:

General Mills cereal, Betty Crocker, Pilllsbury, Bisquick, Totinos, Yoplait, Land O Lakes, Ziploc, Hefty, Kleenex, Scott, Avery & more

View full list of participating companies

2.) Collect box tops in Ziploc baggies and drop them off at Forest Park Elementary of the FHHOA office

Labels for Education

1.) Clip and save UPCs from favorite products such as:

Campbell’s, Bic, V-8, Swanson, Pepperidge Farm, Pop Secret, & more.

View full list of participating companies

2.) Collect UPCs in Ziploc baggies and drop them off at Forest Park Elementary of the FHHOA office.

These are continuous year round programs, running from now until the end of the 2011 school year. Please keep these programs in mind as you do your grocery shopping, and don’t forget that ten cents really does add up!

Contact Alyson Dueringer 503-764-9389 or by email: padueringer@comcast.net with any questions.

S T O P, L O O K A N D C L I P B E F O R E Y O U R E C Y C L E !

You could be throwing away 10 cents!

Forest Park recently launched our 2010-2011 Box Tops for Education and Labels

for Education fundraising campaign. Here’s how it works: Look for the ―Box Tops

for Education‖ or ―Labels for Education‖ labels on products you use every day.

Simply cut those labels off the package and turn them in for a ten cent donation

to Forest Park Elementary. The 10 cent box tops are located on hundreds of

products you use everyday!

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Holiday Special

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Marble, Granite and Travertine polishing

Ceramic and Porcelain tile cleaning

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We work Stone and Grout Miracles!!

Call 866-536-8036 to schedule your FREE estimate

www.marblelife.com/portland

25% off all services thru

the end of 2010

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.

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 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.

PERSONAL TRAINER Will come to your home in Forest Heights. New Client Special: 3 sessions for $99.00

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

2010 NEW MOMS! I am a new stay at home mom with an 8 month old and my husband and I just moved to Forest Heights. I’d like to start or join a mommy’s group for 2010 born babies. Looking to meet up for coffee/tea, walks, lunch, shopping, an occasional night out, and a playgroup for

our little ones. Email: linda.veldhuizen@gmail.com if interested.

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

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

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

ROOM FOR RENT Forest Heights homeowner looking for clean, responsible, financially stable roommate to share a single-family home across the street from Mill Pond park & nature trails. Includes bedroom & bathroom, use of laundry, kitchen, & 4 outdoor patios. Nice views looking out over the neighborhood. Your roommates would be a husband & wife w/out kids or pets. No smoking, pets, illegal substances, day sleepers, or overnight guests. Email jprobertson@hotmail.com for more info & photos. $500.00/month

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.

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

MISCELLANEOUS

INTERESTED IN RUNNING A

CLASSIFIED AD?

The classified ad section of this newsletter is available to

Forest Heights residents only. Business classified ads are

only $15.00 per month. All other ads are free! For more

information, email: kmonaco@fhhoa.com

PIANO FOR SALE Polished ebony, upright 57” wide x 43” high. Excellent condition, never used. Moving, must sell. Original price: $2999, asking $2500/OBO. Email italychick2008@comcast.net for more

information.

GARAGE SPACE NEEDED | LOOKING TO RENT

65 year-old henpecked husband needs space for a newly purchased '52 motor car. Wife says, "No car here." Reply to Ray @ 503-384-9342

or bracis9398@comcast.net

EXPERT COLLEGE ESSAY COACH As the acceptance rates of competitive colleges decline, it becomes essential for

applicants to craft compelling admission essays. Experienced high school English

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

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

upon request. Please contact Ali at 503.867.6321 or allisonleighmarks@gmail.com

2 3 4 Village Center

Holiday Celebration & Tree Lighting 5:00 to 8:00 pm

Village Center

1 GO Green Committee

6:00 pm

5 6 7 Safety, Streetscape

& Transportation Committee

1:00 pm

8 9 10 11

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

2 Safety, Streetscape

& Transportation Committee

1:00 pm

FHHOA Board of Directors Budget

Planning Meeting 6:00 pm

3 GO Green Committee

6:00 pm

4 5 6

7 Recycle Your

Bicycle Forest Park Elementary

1:00 to 5:00 pm

8 Community

Activities Committee

12:00 pm

Communications Committee

6:00 pm

9 FHHOA Board of Directors Meeting

6:00 pm

10 11 12 13 Go Green Natural Area Restoration

Planting 10:00 am

Wetlands Trail

14 15 Budget & Finance

Meeting 6:00 pm

16 Dough for Dollars

Fundraiser @ Pizzicato

17 18 19 20

21 22 23 24 25 Thanksgiving Holiday

FHHOA Office Closed

26 Thanksgiving Holiday

FHHOA Office Closed

27

28 29 30

November 2010

December 2010

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Here’s a snapshot of FHHOA activities and

meetings from November thru mid-December.

Print and keep this calendar in a handy spot

so you’ll have access to what’s happening in

your community.

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