October - Oak Hills Oracle

THE
OAK HILLS ORACLE
Serving the Oak Hills Community Since 1973
Volume XXXVIII, Issue 10
Inside This Issue
Reports of OHHA
Meetings - 2 & 3
Home of the Month - 3
Beaverton Schools
Calendar - 7
Growing Organically - 9
Viewpoint - 10
Classified ads - 10 & 12
October 2011
CHECK YOUR SPEED
The first of four speed monitoring devices has been installed
on the west side of NW 153rd, just south of Oak Hills Elementary School. The monitoring devices have been provided by Washington County. Although two recent traffic
counts performed by the county showed that traffic numbers and speeds were just shy of standards that would allow the county to provide speed controls in Oak Hills, the
county decided that the speed monitors were warranted due
to what will likely be an increase in cut-through traffic once
the Bethany Boulevard project gets underway.
Board member Michelle Schnoor had been working with
the Neighborhood Streets program manager for Washington County and it is largely as a result of her efforts that the
four devices will be placed in Oak Hills.
The county had originally agreed to provide two to three
solar powered devices. However, the solar powered devices
required a deep base to anchor them and due to buried utilities along all the roadways in Oak Hills it was not possible to
install them. Instead, they opted to install battery powered
devices, which are much lighter. The battery operated devices are also cheaper and the county provided four devices. Schnoor worked with the county to
determine placement of the signs based on the traffic problem areas as identified in the traffic
surveys. The additional units will be installed on Oak Hills Drive between Norwich and the
Oak Hills Drive cul-de-sac for drivers coming from Bethany towards 153rd Avenue; between
Bonneville and Oakmont Loops at the greenspace for drivers coming from 143rd towards
153rd Avenue; and onn 151st and Perimeter facing west. The poles the units are mounted on are
permanent, but the monitoring devices can be moved. According to Schnoor, the poles cost
just $40 each so it is possible additional poles could be purchased and the monitoring devices
moved to other spots in the neighborhood.
The devices are designed to remind drivers to watch their speed. The speed limit in Oak Hills
is 25 mph except in front of Oak Hills school where the speed drops to 20 mph during school
hours. Studies show that most speeding drivers live in the nieghborhoods they are speeding in.
Be a good neighbor - drive carefully and watch your speed.
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REPORT: OHHA Board Meeting,
September 7, 2011
by Micki Sparr
Present: Sarah Bourne, Brad Buccholz, Dave Busby, Elizabeth
Chapin, Jim Erzen, Linda Kitchin, Michelle Schnoor, Dan
Smith, Joe Welsh
Elizabeth Chapin introduced Tom Watkins, Senior Engineer
for Washington County, who spoke about the sidewalk planned
for the east side of NW 153rd Avenue, between Albion Court
and Cornell Road. The reason for the sidewalk is to provide a
safe path for pedestrians to use between bus stops at Cornell
and Albion. The project, estimated to cost $23,000, will be
funded through the Minor Betterment program. Watkins stated
that that there is a committee of twelve people who assess the
projects in the program and that they are prioritized according to community input, safety considerations and cost. He
admitted that the committee had failed to solicit community
input on this project.
Darla Castagno expressed opposition to the project, stating that
it will disrupt the landscaping, and will require moving gas lines,
electrical cables and the Oak Hills irrigation system. She also
feared the project could negatively affect the efforts to have
the neighborhood attain historic district status.
After discussion, the board agreed that they would not oppose
the sidewalk project.
A homeowner complained that there was insufficient enforcement of paint colors for front doors and garage door replacements. She maintained that at the time the homes were built,
all the garage doors had plain fronts without windows and that
replacement doors should remain in the same style.
Another homeowner asked that the board ask the maintenance
crew to treat weeds and dandelions in the green space as well
as around the Rec Center and sports fields. He estimated that
the green space was about “30% dandelions”.
A homeowner reported that many sidewalks in the neighborhood are in very poor repair and are a danger to pedestrians.
Linda Kitchin responded that except for sidewalks adjoining the
common areas, sidewalks are the responsibilities of homeowners. Homeowners should be aware that they would be financially
liable for anyone injured due to poorly maintained sidewalks.
Elizabeth Chapin, director for the RV Lot, spoke about changes
she would like to see made to the pricing structure for RV lot
spaces. She had notified RV lot owners about possible changes
and asked for input. She said that many of those owners would
like to see any increase in fees be put back into upgrades to the
RV lot. Some also felt that the current fees should remain with
the same flat rate for everyone no matter what size space they
are using. Various amounts were discussed and debated, ranging from $ .25 to $ .80 per square foot. At a level of $ .60 per
square foot, it was estimated a small trailer or ATV would pay
approximately $90/year; moderately sized motor homes and
boats would pay $150-$200/year and large motor homes would
pay $275/year. During debate, homeowners commented that
rules in the RV lot should be more strictly enforced, that there
shouldn’t be tents and that a number of unlicensed vehicles
are still in the lot. The board approved a change to the RV lot
pricing structure from a single flat rate to a rate of $ .60/square
foot. The new rates will be implemented at the beginning of
the new rental agreement in January.
Michelle Schnoor reported that she had been advised that from
50 – 70 households were planning to participate in the Oak
Hills Garage Sale on September 9- 10. She reported that there
was now an Oak Hills facebook page, Oak Hills HOA.
Linda Kitchin reported she had received no submissions for
Architectural Review.
Brad Buccholz reported he had received a noise complaint
about another homeowner’s remodeling project.
Chapin reported that she had asked that a vehicle be removed
from the RV lot. The vehicle was not owned by a homeowner,
but had been improperly registered as belonging to a homeowner.
Jim Erzen reported that Mark Watson, Maintenance Staff, was
removing some pine trees from the power lines space and near
the drop box. He gave an update on the project to replace the
fence alongside the south side of the pool.
Dave Busby reported that Recreation saw a great summer with
some great music events coupled with wine and food. There was
a lot of activity at the pool and recreation facilities all summer
and a lot of families had participated.
Myra Lee, chair of the RDR committee, submitted their final
report to the board. She noted that nearly all the active members
agreed with the report, but that three members had submitted
a minority report. The board will review the group’s report and
will then schedule a meeting with the committee to review and
discuss it. After the board’s review, an attorney will be engaged
to review the documents.
Dan Smith, Treasurer, said that the next board meeting would
focus on budgeting issues for next year. Among the issues would
be possible expenditures for upgrades to the RV lot and the
website, the costs expected for legal review of changes to the
By-laws and CC&R’s, possible improvements to the gym and/or
office buildings. The board discussed whether some fees, such
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as swim or tennis tags, might have to be raised to help support
building improvements or possibly asking for an increase in the
annual dues assessment. Board members discussed developing
both short range and long range plans for improvements to the
buildings and common areas.
OAK HILLS' HOME OF THE MONTH
FOR SEPTEMBER!
Board members voted to move to Executive session to discuss
employee salaries as part of approaching budget decisions.
Meeting adjourned.
REPORT: OHHA Board Meeting,
September 17, 2011
By Micki Sparr
Present: Linda Kitchin, Brad Buccholz, Michelle Schnoor, Sarah
Bourne, Dave Busby, Dan Smith, Jim Erzen. Absent: Elizabeth
Chapin, Joe Welsh
Linda Kitchin introduced a discussion of what format the board
meeting minutes should follow. Sarah Bourne suggested that
there should be no conversation reported, and limited to topics
discussed along with a brief outline of discussion leading to a
decision. She suggested that if some topics require more explanation, an article in the board newsletter would be better for longer
explanation. Dan Smith agreed that the minutes should be ‘traditional’ but that there should be a summary in the newsletter to
discuss what has occurred. All board members present supported
shorter, more concise minutes to include motions and decisions
and not lengthy discussions.
Dan Smith, Treasurer, said he has not been able to finish creating
next year’s budget until he knows what the rec program salary
increases might be, noting that the state minimum wage will increase. Linda and Michelle reported they have talked informally
with pool users and most seem to be willing to pay about $5 per
year more for pool passes. There would also be increases in cost
of tennis keys, scuba lessons, swim lessons, and swim team. The
modest increases would approximately equal the increases likely
for salaries. Kitchin asked Dave Busby to find out what other
groups charge for swim team participation. Michelle Schnoor
mentioned that sometimes no one was checking passes and collecting payment of the visitor fee.
Dave Busby noted that all rec fees have remained the same for
about five years. Kitchin indicated that rec fees would have to
increase next year, but that the amount is yet to be determined.
Discussion took place about how to budget money for improvements to the common areas and facilities. Board members noted
a need to develop both short term and long term plans for the
facilities.
Report continued on page 4
2975 NW 153rd Avenue. Congratulations to
Stephen and Elizabeth Ruhl!
The Oak Hills Oracle is pleased to recognize one homeowner each month exhibiting pride of ownership in Oak
Hills! Winners are recognized in the Oracle, are given a
copy of this recognition and also receive a gift certificate
to Home Depot, courtesy of Ron Crutcher, John L. Scott
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Travel Journal, Summer
2011
Going deeper into community
By 'Mama Sarita'
I just returned from a summer spent in village life where:
When a person passes by your house they make contact with
you. People coming home from a days work in the farmlands,
carrying goods on their back or head, pause to rest & ask if you
want to buy their wares. You in return, offer water and the
use of your eave as a place to get out of the sun or rain. In all
cases, something is given as a gift, usually fruits or vegetables.
My neighbor once gave me an abundance of vegetables which
I split up and passed along as gifts.That’s just the foot traffic.
Acquaintances passing in motorized vehicles hoot, shout your
nickname or simply beep the horn. Neighbors, children, and
friends come by unannounced and business people knock.
I was always baffled by a custom which occurred whenever
invited to family meals. When anyone got up to leave the table,
they would address by name the people remaining and say
“Thank You”. On one of these occasions when the head of the
family turned and thanked me before he rose from the table, I
explained that I did’nt understand why he was thanking me,
“What for?”, I asked. He explained that I was a part of the event,
just like everyone else at the table and for that reason- all being
one - people typically thanked each other at the end of the meal.
Oh, or rather, Ohhhh.......
Back in the Oak Hills Community, I see the spider webs in my
yard are spectacular this year. have been reading the past issues of
newsletters, and catching up with my neighbors and Greenbelt
friends. As memories float to the surface of my summer
experiences I search for a key to create more friendliness in my
community. Two things stand out as possible stratagems: walk
more and in some way, greet the people you cross paths with!
Report: continued from page 3
Schnoor suggested adding one or more activities that would
generate income for the association. She stated that a group of
homeowners who brew beer as a hobby would like to hold a St.
Patrick’s Day event at the Rec Center that would include food
and music, similar to the summer luau. In addition to generating some income, the event would bring people together during
a normally rainy month.
Jim Erzen reported that the reserve fund for next year includes
the purchase of a new mower and resurfacing of the pool deck. He
suggests a white coating that will even out current irregularities
in the surface, will be more comfortable on bare feet, and give a
new, clean appearance to the pool area. Kitchin stated that the red
bricks around the pool must be covered or replaced as part of the
resurfacing project. They are slippery and lead to slipping issues.
According to Erzen, the Reserve budget allows for $27,000 for the
deck resurfacing and the bid was $20,000, therefore, additional
funds will be available to dig up and replace defective pipes, and
pool lights could be replaced or repaired. Other items scheduled
in reserve fund include painting wood fence (not needed because
fence will be replaced) kiddy pool chlorinator, and pool cover.
Smith said he anticipates the capital improvements fund next year
will increase to $10,500 or $11,000 next year because the RV lot
fee increase will go into capital improvements. The amount not
spent this year from cap improvements will be held over to next
year to put towards a larger project such as replacing the gym floor.
Bourne and Schnoor presented a long ‘wish list’ of small and large
improvements from having additional recycling bins to replacing
the sand under the swings with rubber pellets. Some items will
be referred to maintenance, some will be considered for capital
improvements.
Meeting adjourned.
The OHHA Board of Directors meet the first Wednesday and the thrid
Thursday of each month at 7 pm. Meetings are open and all Oak Hills
residents are welcome to attend.
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CALLING OAK HILLS ARTISTS AND CRAFTERS
It's time to get serious about your arts and crafts. The Third Annual Oak Hills Holiday Arts and Crafts Bazaar is just two short months away. The Bazaar will be held on Friday and Saturday, December 2 and 3 from
10 am to 5 pm both days.
As always, Oak Hills residents are invited to sign up for a sales table in advance. The cost of a table for the two day event
is $20 for residents and $30 for non-residents. Applications and information are available from Ruth McArthur, [email protected] or 503-645-3022 or Micki Sparr, [email protected] or 503-6907122. Applications should
be returned to either Ruth or Micki by October 31. Applicants from outside Oak Hills will be able to reserve a table beginning November 1. Past Holiday Bazaars have been popular and successful for both artists and shoppers and the number of tables is limited.
Items sold must be hand made by you and good quality. Home baked items are welcome in addition to arts and crafts. Purchased or
repackaged items or garage sale items are not allowed.
VILLAGE GALLERY OF ART
The featured artist for October is Emma Achleitner. Emma’s watercolor paintings for this show
are painted in a traditional style yet with whimsical aspects. She was schooled in Austria as a
metal engraver and has taught college classes for twenty-one years. She is teaching a traditional
watercolor class this fall at the Village Gallery of Arts. There will also be a juried award show
at the Village Gallery in October. Carol DuBosch who teaches calligraphy full-time in Portland, Oregon and has taught calligraphy and related classes throughout the country and at
many International Calligraphy Conferences will choose the winner. The October show runs
October 3 through November 6, 2011.
The non-profit, cooperative gallery is located at 12505 NW Cornell Road, next to the Cedar
Mill Community Library. Hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm and Sunday,
noon to 4 pm.
Sunflowers, by Emma Achleitner
For more information and a complete schedule of classes offered at the gallery, consult the
website, www.villagegallertartsorg or call 503-644-8001.
Volunteers Save Tax $$
Recently, the Washington County jail had an inmate on suicide watch who was recuperating from surgery and was trying to harm
himself.
Washington County Sheriffs could have kept the inmate at the hospital and provided deputies to guard him for several days, or they
could bring on extra deputies to guard him in the jail. Both are expensive options. Then staff members had a creative idea - could they
find volunteers to watch him? Within four hours of receiving a request, enough volunteers responded to provide coverage from 11:00 am on Wednesday to 9:00 pm
on Friday, when he could be reevaluated. These 17 volunteers collectively donated 56.75 hours, saving the jail 56.75 hours of deputy
wages, most of which would have been paid as overtime. To learn how you can volunteer at your Sheriff ’s Office, contact Sara Serna, Volunteer and Intern Coordinator.
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The Westview High School Theatre Department will present "School House Rock Live" October
20 - 22. A lively musical based on the pop culture phenomenon and Emmy Award-winning 1970’s
Saturday morning cartoon series is brought to the stage. The cartoon series taught history, grammar,
math, science and politics through clever, tuneful songs.
Tom, a school teacher nervous about his first day of teaching, tries to relax by watching TV when
various characters emerge from the set and show him how to win his students over with imagination
and music, through such songs as “Just A Bill,” “Lolly, Lolly, Lolly” and “Conjunction Junction.” It's
a great show for children and the young at heart.
Afternoon shows will be presented at 4 pm October 20 and 2 pm on October 22. Evening performances will start at 7:30 pm October
21 and 22. General admission tickets are $6 each and available from the Theatre Box Office, 503-259-5225.
It's not too late to purchase a Theatre Season Pass to see all six shows for just $30. The six shows include: School House Rock Live,
Lost in Yonkers (November 17-19), Give My Regards to Broadway - Variety Show (February 2), The Music Man (March 1-3, 8-10),
MacBeth (April 26-28), and the One Act Festival (March 22-23). Season ticket holders get reserved seats for all shows. The deadline
to purchase a Season Pass is October 15. An order form can be downloadd from the group's website, www.westviewtheatre.org or by
calling the Theatre Box Office, 503-259-5225.
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OAK HILLS GARAGE SALE WRAP UP
By all accounts, the first Oak Hills Community Garage Sale was
a roaring success. Those who participated reported that sales
were good and that they all had a lot of visitors. Officially, 44
households signed up and were included on the Garage Sale map,
but observers felt that another twenty or more households may
have held sales.
Organizers of the event want to thank everyone who participated
to make it such a successful event. They also want to thank those
who didn’t participate for showing patience for the larger volume of traffic in the neighborhood. Finally, they want to thank
everyone in the neighborhood who helped organize and promote
the event.
With such a great turnout, it is expected that there will be another
community-wide garage sale next year. Start putting aside your
very best ‘cast offs’ and join in next year.
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HALLOWEEN PARTY!
The annual Oak Hills Halloween Party will be held on Sunday,
October 30th from 2 – 4:30 pm at the Rec Center.
Halloween themed crafts and games will be fun for all ages. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Participants are asked to
bring a plate of cookies to share.
BEAVERTON SCHOOLS CALENDAR
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Entries for the Pumpkin Carving contest should be dropped off
between 1 – 2 pm the day of the party. Remember, no candles,
flashlights or battery-operated lights only. Prizes will be awarded
for best pumpkins and also for the best Halloween decorated
house in Oak Hills.
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Volunteers are needed to help on the day of the party, helping
at craft tables, overseeing the games and painting faces. Adults,
middle school, and high school age volunteers will all be appreciated even if available for a short time only. Contact Linda Kitchin
at [email protected] or 503-466-2149.
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Back to School Night, WHS, 6:30 – 9 pm
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Choir Concert, WHS, 7 pm
Band Concert, WHS, 7 pm
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CEDAR MILL CIDER FESTIVAL
The Fifth Annual Cedar Mill Cider Festival,
sponsored by Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation
District, will bring our pioneer history to life on
the grounds of the John Quincy Adams Young house on Sunday,
October 16 from 1 – 4 pm.
Boy Scouts from Troop 208 will run antique cider presses to
make fresh apple cider—and it’s free! The Burnt Ends BBQ team
will provide lunch, selling their authentic barbequed meats for
sandwiches with all the trimmings, and Grange members will be
serving up apple crunch and ice cream.
“The New Five Cents” will provide entertainment. They describe
themselves as “a rocking old time dance band” and they should
be able to get everyone tapping their toes.
Dinihanian Farms’ will have a booth with pumpkins for sale and
they’ll also be selling jugs of fresh cider to take home.
There will be booths with community organizations and craft vendors and a History Tent will have information about restoration
plans for the historic JQA Young house and will be accepting donations for that effort. The THPRD RecMobile will be there with
activities for kids, so there will truly be something for everyone.
Drug Turn-In No Questions Asked
Washington County Disability,
Aging & Veteran Services
Seeks Input
Washington County Disability, Aging & Veteran Services
(DAVS) is seeking input from the community to include in the
development of their three-year strategic plan. The new strategic
plan will cover three years beginning in 2012 through 2014.
DAVS is looking for members of the community of all ages to
participate in the planning process by engaging in one of several
community discussions. DAVS is interested in the opinions of
Washington County residents about retirement and what services
and activities they need and want as they grow older. Anyone
interested can also take a short survey by going to http://www.
surveymonkey.com/s/CVL58YN.
Chris Larson is serving as facilitator for the process. She is committed to gathering as much community input as possible. Chris
states, “Our society has never experienced a time when so many
people are living to advanced ages. Right now, more than 25
percent of Washington County residents are over the age of 50.”
One of the focus groups will be held in Oak Hills on Thursday
evening, October 6 from 6pm to 8pm in the Fireside room at Oak
Hills Church. The contact person and facilitator for this meeting
will be Becky Reichard. For information about this meeting, she
can be reached at [email protected] or by phone 503-846-3099.
For information about other focus group locations, the planning
process, or if you would like a paper copy of the survey, please
contact Janet Long at (503-846-3081) or E-mail to: janet_long@
co.washington.or.us.
Clean out your home medicine cabinet and dispose of unwanted
medications safely. Citizens can drop off unwanted prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines in pill or syrup form,
and unknown tablets and capsules. Medications from nursing
homes, doctor’s offices, or any other business are normally not
accepted. This service is sponsored by the Washington County
Sheriff ’s office and is free and anonymous - no questions will
be asked about the medications that are surrendered.
The Drug Turn-In event will be on Saturday, October 29 from
10 am – 2 pm at Aloha High School.
Also, if you have medical waste, such as syringes or needles, thermometers, IV solutions, lotions, or creams, consider taking them
to a Metro Hazardous Waste Disposal Center. Two facilities in
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CELL PHONE NuMBERS GO PuBLIC
As of September, telemarketers were
allowed to access all cell phone
numbers to sell and/or promote
their products and services. These
unwanted calls will be included in the
total number of calls you receive and
depending on your plan, you could
be charged for these calls. To avoid the expense and annoyance
of receiving sales calls on your cell phone, you must register your
number on the national “Do Not Call” list.
Call 888-382-1222 from your cell phone – the registration process takes only about 20 seconds. You can also register your cell
phone at www.donotcall.gov/default.aspx. You can also register
any landlines by calling the same number or at the website.
Forward this information to family members and friends – they
will appreciate it.
DANCERS
The ballroom dancing group has space available for
a few more dancers. The group meets every Tuesday
evening from 7 – 9 pm in the Rec Center gym. No
experience necessary! Anyone interested should
contact Guy Cherry at [email protected].
GROWING
ORGANICALLY
by Margie Lachman
Last month, Buster introduced readers to Millie, our new Great
Dane puppy. Sadly we lost our beautiful boy, Samson, in May. We
contacted the Willamette Great Dane Rescue service and there
was a litter of puppies rescued from a puppy mill. Did you know
that virtually every breed of dog has a rescue association where
you can adopt your favorite breed? Millie’s brother Harry was
rescued by the Poland’s in Oak Hills.
Gardens and puppies are not a good mix. Samson was easy as an
adult because he knew to stay on the lawn and out of the flowerbeds. Millie will learn eventually but for now she has to be out
only on a leash. Like a two-year-old human child she wants to
taste everything in the garden, including the compost under the
plants! Few of my plants are poisonous to animals but puppies
are a challenge. The Humane Society has a list of plants that can
make dogs, cats and children sick or even die. It is important to
know if your plants include poisonous ones that can be accessed
by little ones whether two footed or four footed. Some of the
plants on the list are surprising like Lily of the Valley, a popular
ground cover; yew, an evergreen shrub that many people grow;
azaleas - who doesn’t have a few of those! If you have any doubts
about the safety of your plants, check the Humane Society website.
You can Google poisonous plants and find other websites with
information, including Oregon State University.
If you find that you are growing a plant that is dangerous but don’t
want to give it up, you may be able to move it to a place that is
not accessible. I try to keep my back garden free of anything that
might be harmful to our dog or our grandchildren. Since our cat
is an indoor cat she I don’t worry about her. But daylilies, which
are so commonly grown, are toxic to cats; it is something to think
about if you let your cat outside.
It is a good idea to do a little research and know if you are growing
anything that could be harmful to your pets or small children.
Questions? Email me at [email protected] or call 503645-2994 v
DROP BOx CLOSES OCTOBER 30
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The Oak Hills Yard Debris Drop Box will close for the season on
Sunday, October 30. Clean Water Services provides free street
sweeping of leaves and lawn clippings in the Oak Hills area beginning in November. Watch for the street sweeping schedule in
the November issue of the Oracle.
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topics. The Oracle is not responsible for views expressed
here and reserves the right to edit submissions as necessary and to reject letters deemed unsuitable for publication.
Eighteen years ago when my wife and I came to live in Oak Hills, our
green space was not only well mantained as it is now, but there were far
fewer dandelions present. As time went on, there were more each year.
Their yellow flowers sometimes cover 10-15% of a patch of grounds.
Their leaves, 4-6 inches in diameter, cover the ground and kill the grass
under them. After they form their balls of seed, the wind blows the seeds
off. These seeds can travel for up to a mile, causing the weed to spread
even more.
Although our maintenance people mow regularly, the dandelions grow
and bloom quickly in the greenway. We have noticed that the only lawns
maintained by the OHHOA without dandelions are those around the Rec
Center and on the edges of 153rd Street from Cornell into Oak Hills.
Wouldn’t it be better to treat all of our lawns in thesam manner as around
the Rec Center?
Hal Smith
14520 NW Oak Hills Drive
(See additional classified ads on page 12)
RENTALS
OAK HILLS HOME. Fully furnished four bedroom (one setup as an
office), two bath home, kitchen, dining room, living room, den, laundry,
two car garage. Available for rent from Oct 1, 2011 to June 1, 2012. Rent
$1,800 includes landscaping, water, cable, internet, HD TV, trash. Call
Ed at 1-800-246-6300.
MANZANITA BEACH HOUSE. Ocean views from vaulted living room,
dining room and bedrooms. 2 complete living units; sleeps up to 18; rent 1
or both levels. Reunions, corporate retreats, workshops. Call Ron Crutcher,
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503-799-4276 or Leigh Ann Wilkes, 503-629-5950.
LAHAINA, MAUI, HAWAII. Oceanfront 1 & 2 bedroom condos in
Kaanapali/Napili area. Pool, TV, fully furnished. Sleeps 2-6. $120$160/night with discounts available for longer stays. Call: Alan or
Margie Lachman 645-2994, Fax 629-9062 or [email protected].
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HELP WANTED
WRITER. Seeking someone to continue the 'Neighbors' monthly
column in the Oracle. Must enjoy meeting new people. Average
writing skills - editor can polish your prose. Conduct interviews
solo, or share the job with friend or spouse. Token 'salary'. Contact Oracle Editor Micki Sparr at [email protected] or
503-690-7122.
ORACLE ADS GET RESULTS. Promote your business or service in
Oak Hills. Very reasonable rates for classified ads; special rates for Oracle subscribers. Ads for the November issue are due by October 15. More
details available on the website at www.OakHillsOracle.com. Contact
the Oracle's owner and editor, Micki Sparr at 503-690-7122 or Micki@
OakHillsOracle.com.
BUSTER SAYS...
Meet '“Meesha,” now a 5-year-old Shih Tzu adopted from Indigo Pet Rescue of Beaverton in 2006. Meesha’s “parents”
are Carole Satterfield and Duncan McLeod and, yes, we always carry a clean-up bag when walking her.
GOOD DOG CLUB. If you have a good dog who always carries a
clean-up bag when out and about in Oak Hills, then he/she is eligible
to become the next "Good Dog of the Month" in an upcoming issue of
the Oracle. Your dog will be honored with a photo in the Oracle and
will receive a certificate suitable for framing announcing your dog's
status as a good dog citizen. Send a photo of your Good Dog, along
with dog's name, and your name and address to: [email protected] or The Oracle, 15390 NW Wooded Way, Beaverton OR
97006.
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BABY SITTERS LIST
Julianne O’Connor*
Kayla Ryan*
Kathleen Wills*
ODD JOBS LISTING
14
13
15
503-466-1193
503-645-8685
503-617-7371
*Indicates Red Cross Baby-sitting Certification
Tal Lind, 15 Mowing and weeding, pet sitting
Ian Myers, 13 Dog sitting, lawn care
Kayla Ryan, 13 Pet sitting, dog walking
Kathleen Wills, 15 Pet care, vacation help, lawn mow
503-466-1773
503-533-9908
503-645-8685
503-617-7371
SIGN UP NOW FOR BABYSITTERS AND ODD JOBS LISTINGS
The listing of Babysitters and Odd Jobs is a public service provided free by the Oak Hills Oracle. Listings are not screened by the Oracle. Anyone
between the ages of 12 – 17 can be listed on one or both lists, but families must be paid subscribers to the Oracle. Contact the Oracle editor
including your name, address (for verification purposes only) phone number, and age. For the Babysitters’ List, include whether or not you have
passed the Red Cross Baby Sitting certification class. For the Odd Jobs list, include what types of jobs you want to be considered for. Those listed
are responsible for providing age and other changes to the listings.
WWW.OAKHILLSORACLE.COM
The Oracle can be viewed in full colo r e a c h m o n t h a t w w w. O a k H i l l s
Oracle.com . Share neighborhood news with
friends and family members - have them log on
to the Oracle’s website, too.
OHHA Board Members
Linda Kitchin
President
2465 NW 145th Avenue
[email protected]
503-466-2149
Dan Smith
Treasurer
2845 NW 154th Avenue
[email protected]
503-690-7597
Sara Bourne
Secretary
---
[email protected]
503-789-2048
Dave Busby
Recreation
NW 151 Place
[email protected]
503-690-6674
Brad Buchholz
Internal Affairs
15200 NW Perimeter Dr
[email protected]
503-533-5765
Jim Erzen
Maintenance
15368 NW Wooded Way
[email protected]
503-758-3847
Michelle Schnoor
Communications
---
[email protected]
503-758-8306
Elizabeth Chapin
Urban Liaison/RV Lot
---
[email protected]
503-533-5403
Joe Welsh
Architectural Review
---
[email protected]
503-729-8622
st
Oak Hills Homeowners’ Association
2085 NW 153rd Avenue
Beaverton, OR 97006
www.oak-hills.net
ORACLE DEADLINE:
15TH OF EACH MONTH
Publication Date: 1st of each month
Subscription: $10.00/year
The Oak Hills Oracle is a privately-owned, independent monthly publication serving the residents of the Oak Hills neighborhood. The Oak
Hills Oracle is not an official publication of OHHA.
Oracle Owner and Editor
Micki Sparr
15390 NW Wooded Way
Beaverton OR 97006
503-690-7122
[email protected]
www.OakHillsOracle.com
Contributors
Neighbors:
Growing Organically:
Margie Lachman
503-645-2994
Important Telephone Numbers
Maintenance
Mark Watson
Pool/Rec Center
Doug Castagno
All Emergencies
Fire, Medical, Police
County Sheriff
Non-emergency
Washington Co. Traffic Hotline .........
Animal Services/Lost Pets
..............
Oak Hills Elementary School .............
Meadow Park Middle School .............
Westview High School
.............
Oak Hills Oracle
Micki Sparr
503-645-1776
503-645-4303
9–1–1
503-629-0111
503-846-3998
503-846-7041
503-533-1860
503-672-3660
503-259-5218
503-690-7122
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CLASSIFIED ADS
FINAL SPIFF WINDOW CLEANING. Window cleaning at its best
since 1986. John Movick, chief window cleaner. Oak Hills references.
Windows cleaned in & out. Screens cleaned free for 1st time Customers.
Call 503-640-0766.
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(See additional classified ads on page 10)
SERVICES
WOODSTOCK QUALITY PAINTING & RESTORATION. Highest quality materials. Interior & Exterior. Pressure-washing. Restore
& treat cedar roofs and decks. Senior discounts. Oak Hills references.
CCB#162356. Call Phil 503-645-7193.
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ROB REID PAINTING. Over 15 years experience in Beaverton and
Portland areas. Exterior painting/power washing with an eye for detail.
Licensed, bonded, insured. LLC #171829. For a free bid and Oak Hills
references, including Oak Hills Church, call 503-380-7926
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RON DIMMITT CONSTRUCTION. All phases of remodeling: skylights, kitchens, bathrooms, additions, decks, home repairs, window replacement - replace windows with vinyl windows. Oak Hills References.
Licensed, #22191. Call 503- 649-8664/fax 503-649-9995
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HASSKAMP ROOFING CO. Reroof, tear offs, shakes, composition.
Oak Hills references; over 200 roofs completed in Oak Hills. Call Mike
at 503-645-0215. CCB#83517
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CHRIS HAROLD CONSTRUCTION. Kitchen and bath remodeling and
repairs, vinyl, tile, drywall, doors, windows and floors, decks, household
repairs, dry rot and more. Oak Hills references. CCB #80295. Call Chris
503-771-8109.
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APPLIANCE GUYS. Appliance, heating and air conditioning repair.
Fast, professional service at affordable prices. Locally owned. Licensed
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and bonded. CCB#130240. Call 503-531-8853.
ANCTIL PLUMBING, INC. Since 1975 - 503-642-7323. All phases of
remodel, repairs, repipes, water service, water heater, hot water radiant
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heat, boiler certified. CCB#24184.
OWEN WEST ELECTRIC. Our specialty: service and panel change;
kitchen and bath remodel; security and yard lighting. 22 years experience.
CCB#29492. 503-297-6375.
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REPAIR - REMODEL - ADDITIONS. Resident Oak Hills Handyman/
Contractor; references, licensed, bonded, insured. For estimate, call me last
for the best. Dave Nase 503-645-4701. CCB#158212.
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JP HANDYMAN. No time to finish a project? JP Handyman gets the
job done & right away! Start rate $18/hr or bid. Fix/build fences, gates,
enclosures. Remove junk. Create space & peace of mind. Solutions for
inside or out. 971-226-8580 [email protected]
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PORTLAND TREESCAPES. Complete tree service. Fine pruning, removals, shrubs and hedges, stump grinding; honest work at an affordable
price. Excellent references; free estimates. CCB#164090. Call Sean at
503-804-5945.
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WE TAKE CARE OF YOUR RENTAL PROPERTIES. Residential &
Commercial. Let us do renting and maintaining of rental properties. Dave
Nase Property Management. Lic #980500131. 503-888-8765
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HOUSECLEANING. Would you like your house to sparkle and
shine? Call Carol at 503-645-1649. “One timers” are welcome.
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WINDOW CLEANING by James L. Alderson. Serving the NW since
1988. Owner on every job; punctual and respectful. Phone estimates.
Also servicing 2nd properties in Columbia Gorge and North Coast CCB
#178141. Call James at 503-313-6008 or JamesAlderson.com
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GUTTER CLEANING/DEBRIS & JUNK HAULING/YARD WORK.
Rainy season-clean out the gutters. Reliable service. One story house
$60; two story house $70; Wooded Way $90. Free estimate on hauling
& yard work. Call Mark W. at 503-658-7057, evenings and weekends.
The majority of the Oracle's classified advertisers have been doing
business and advertising in Oak Hills for several years - some for
more than 10 years! Nearly all have Oak Hills references that you
can check. Thank you for contacting the Oracle's advertisers. Their
continued support helps make this publication possible.
FOR SALE
{For Sale classified ads are free for items $500 or less.}
Graco DuoRider side-by-side stroller. Light weight and a
breeze to fold and load in the car. Seats individually recline for naps. Extra
large canopy for sun protection. Comes with both a rain cover and bag
for travel/storage. In near perfect condition. Asking $150; was $270. For
more info and pictures email [email protected].
BASKETBALL HOOP. Portable, upright basketball hoop. $40 Call
503-645-4048
APRONS. Handmade, one of a kind aprons, full and demi. Darling designs. Full aprons decked out with 3 tiers of ruffles; demi has pocket and
ruffled hem. All trimmed in 'retro' rick rack. Shop early for best selection.
Visit my Etsy store at www.Etsy.com/shop/AuntieMsOriginals
MISCELLANEOUS
GOLD. Turn your old and unwanted jewelry into cash. I am a long-time
Oak Hills resident and have been buying and selling gold for almost 40
years. Call Marty 503-645-6050.
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