March, 1999

Property Owner's Board Members

President Vicki Flake 281-358-2210

Vice President Mark Hovenkamp 281-359-4878

Secretary Jack Harran 281-359-6979

Asst. Secretary Marian Burrows 281-358-3033

Treasurer Rafael Hernandez 281-358-4138

Asst. Treasurer Billie Wray 281-358-8766

Crime Watch, Security Ben Neiman 281-358-3075

Fax 281-358-3075

Pool Liaison Steve Atchison 281-358-7648

G.R.C. Committee Jerry Safarik 281-358-1636

Forest Cove Architectural Control Committee

Building Designer Joe Geldens 281-358-3804

Forest Cove Property Owners, Inc.

P.O.Box 605

Humble, TX 77347

 

Emergency Services (Ambulance, Fire, Police) 911

Harris County Sheriff (Dispatch) 713-221-6000

Houston Police Department (Dispatch) 713-222-3131

Key Map #336

ASPCA 713-869-7722

Citizens Assistance Kingwood 281-361-9550

Community Assets Management Company 281-852-1155

Councilman Rob Todd 713-247-2008

Fax 713-247-2676

Harris County Pollution Control 713-920-2831

Houston Rat-On-A-Rat' 713-525-2728

Houston Small Animal Services 713-547-9410

HPD Kingwood Substation 281-359-6761

Humble Sheriff's Office 281-446-9155

Lake Houston Patrol 281-324-2250

Marina (Pay Phone) 281-358-9820

Neighborhood Protection Team 713-525-2525

Choraliers President Ronnie May 281-358-2012

Community Center Rental Ruth Flake 281-359-2405

Community Center Phone 281-358-9913

FC Beacon Editor Billie Wray 281-358-8766

FC - KW Baseball Teams Pres. Mike Frazier 281-360-1844

Liaison Wade Hopper 281-358-2038

FC Swimming Pool (pay phone) 281-358-9955

Garden Club President Irene Pack 281-361-4765

Marina 281-359-FISH

Swim Team President Kurt Hilarides 281-359-7027

Secretary Deb Prestifilippo 281-359-6907

Texas Parks and Wildlife 281-649-0708

In any deed restriction enforcement matter, you have the opportunity to be heard at the regular meeting of the property owners association. Please bring your request to the Board in advance so that you may be included on the agenda.

Its time to "Clean It Like You Mean It", as thousands of Houston/Galveston area volunteers join forces on March 27th for the fifth annual River, Lakes, Bays 'N Bayous Trash Bash.Volunteers will unite from all walks of life to clean up the waterways at Lake Houston's Forest Cove Marina, one of II Trash Bash sites throughout the Houston/Galveston area. Registration begins at 8:00 AM at the Forest Cove Community Center. Canoes and kayaks are available for the clean up. After the clean up, everyone is invited to a free lunch, door prizes, exhibits and live entertainment. Sponsored by local and national firms, the annual Trash Bash is a program of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority is regional coordinator of the annual event. "We are trying to direct the public's attention to the importance our water holds for us in this watershed,"said Lori Roussel, Gulf Coast Waste Disposal Authority's Assistant to the General Manager. "Everyone has a part to play with using the water, so we all should play a part with cleaning it." The Forest Cove Community Center is located in Kingwood,just north of Humble's Deerbrook Mall on 1-59. From Humble, take the 1-59 north feeder to Hamblen Road. Turn east on Hamblen Road one mile to the next stop sign. Turn south on Forest Cove Drive and take a right on Marina Drive. Follow the signs to Forest Cove's Community Center. Citizens interested in making a difference and taking control of our environment should register for the 1998 Trash Bash by calling the Trash Bash Hotline at (281) FLY-FISH. Its time to "Clean It Like You Mean It"

A 15,000 sq/ft air-conditioned facility complete with stage, sound system, chairs and tables, kitchen, handicap accessible bathrooms, and out-door picnic and play ground area.

Community Center Rental Rates

Forest Cove Residents	Non-residents
$250.00 12 hours	$350.00 12 hours
$25.00 per hour extra	$25.00 per hour extra
$100.00 cleaning deposit	$100.00 cleaning deposit
$50.00 damage deposit	$50.00 damage deposit

Hours 6AM-6PM or vice-versa

Security guard additional if alcohol is served. No one under 21 may rent the facilities.

Please call Ruth Flake @ 281-359-2405 for more in-formation and rental availability for your parties and functions.

Fightin Frogs

 

The 1999 swim season is just around the corner. The coaching committee has hired the coaches and the dates for the season have been finalized. Rookie camp will start Monday, April 26"" at 4:00. After school practice for the entire team and tadpoles will start Monday May 3rd. Tadpole practice 3:30-4:00 PM; Six and under 4.00-4:45 PM; 7-8 and 9-10 4:45-5:45 PM; eleven and up 5:45-7:00 PM. Morning practices will start June 1st.

1999 Meet Schedule
May 15	Time Trials	Home
May 22	Baytown	Away
May 29	Forest Oaks	Home
June 5	Wortham	Home
June 12	Bridgestone	Home
June 19	Oaks of Atascocita	Away
June 26	Divisionals	Baytown
July 3-4	Ponderosa	Westfield H.S

The Fighting Frogs will have new suits, shirts and, hopefully, team caps this season. Suit prices are Youth female-$35, Adult fomale-$39, Youth male-$20, Adult male-$22.
The board is still looking for a few people to work on the improvements committee, officials committee, and legal committee. If you are interested in volunteering any time in any of these areas, please contact Susan Ecoff at 281-359-0549.

Watch the next Beacon for registration dates. The team fees are the same as last year $70 for 1st swimmer, $60 for 2nd swimmer, $50 for 3rd swimmer and 4th or more swimmer in same family are free. Rookie Camp is $20. New Fightin' Frogs will receive a 50% discount on the 1999 swim team registration fee.

Please continue to use your Randalls Share Card (#6604). Our first check from Randalls was approximately $40.

see the Frog page for more info

There will be a short meeting of the Garden Club March Ilth at 8:30 AM prior to a visit to the Teas Nursery/Luncheon combo. You will be called for transportation to Teas Nursery. A report will be given on the Valentine Pine Shadow Party, 2000 dues are due and the March 27th fund raiser will be discussed. Be sure to watch for news and signs regarding the March 27th activity at the Community Center. Something different that you won't want to miss! Remember the old expression "clean-up your plate, there are children starving in China"? Never fear of that happening at Rosie Hartley's home for the Club's Valentine
Party! Thank you Rosie for your Hospitality.

see the Garden Club page for more info

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Message from the President

Thank you to the many neighbors attending our monthly meetings. Several issues were addressed and your input was appreciated. This is what makes a com munity function. The 1St issue was the use of the Baptist Church property on Hamblen Road. In our deed
restrictions it states the property has to be Church related or residential. As a Board we must maintain and uphold our deed restrictions.

The 2nd issue was a citation we received from the City of Houston and we must either replace or repair the existing fence on Burning Tree.We have been receiving bids for either wood or chain link, which ever would be functional and cost effective.

 

The 3rd issue: The residents of Hamblen Road Estates want a gate in the Burning Tree fence for access in or out of their homes when Hamblen is closed due to flooding. A representative from Hamblen Road Estates will be meeting with FCPOA Board to discuss and hopefully arrive at an amicable agreement.

 

4th issue: Repairs of the Community Center following the last flood. Bids and recommendations are being received.

 

The last issue is the repair of "pot holes" and asphalt in front of the Community Center and swimming pool.

 

At our March meeting, hopefully Mr. Bravenec, (COH sidewalk program) will address our meeting, please come and listen to what he has to say. We should also have answers to the 3 issues above, better to hear them first hand than over the fence!

Plans are being formulated for the annual July 4th festivities. Anyone with ideas to help get the ball rolling, volunteer some time to decorate etc., call Vicki at (281) 358-2210. July 4th is on Sunday this year. (NACOGDOCHES)

Anyone interested in an Easter Egg Hunt? It has been several years since we have had one, please call Vicki or any board member with your thoughts.

Crime watch

The next Crime Watch Meeting will be announced in The Beacon. Crime statistics from the current Kingwood Area Report are as follows:

	Kingwood	Forest Cove
Aggravated assault	3	0
Auto theft	4	0
Burglary motor vehicle	16	1
Burglary	17	0
Robbery	0	0
Theft	22	1
Criminal mischief	34	1
Murder: sexual assault	0	0
Total Crime Reports	96	3

 

There has been an increase in burglary, theft, and criminal mischief, in the Kingwood Area, Forest Cove has escaped this trend. There has been an overall increase in activity in the Kingwood area, but Forest Cove had no crime reports to the HPD for December. All residents are urged to REPORT all incidents, it's the only way the HPD can address a problem. Residents are urged not to leave valuables in full view in cars even though locked, a number of cars have been broken into and items such as wallets and purses stolen.

 

Forest Cove RESIDENTS ARE REMINDED THAT A CALL TO 713- 222-3131 WILL DISPATCH AN OFFICER FROM THE Kingwood Substation. When calling this number inform them of your address, nearest intersecting street, and additionally Key Map Location #336 and any other pertinent information. The dispatchers handling these calls are not HPD officers, but are civilians and generally do a good job with some exceptions. Poor performance by dispatchers should be reported! The Kingwood Substation phone number is 281-359-6761. Calls to this number should be directed to the Shift Sergeant or Lieutenant in charge. These calls should address such on-going problem areas as speeding, reckless driving, loud parties, or any other nuisance or obnoxious activity. Residents who are planning an extended absence from their home should call and have an alert slip made out.

 

Any complaints concerning water, sewer, street drainage, and stolen or vandalized street, stop, or speed limit signs should be made by calling (713) 837-0600. Calls can be made 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

see the Crime Watch page for more information

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Public Works, Consumer Affairs Div., City of Houston

Any complaints concerning water, sewer, street drainage, and stolen or vandalized street, stop, or speed limit signs should be made by calling (713) 754-0600. Calls can be made 24 hours a day 7 days a week.

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The annual Forest Cove/San Jacinto River Cleanup will be held rain or shine Saturday March 27 from 8 AM to 1:30 PM. You can register by calling 281-FLY-FISH. There will be canoes and kayaks available first come, first serve for $5.00 per boat. After the cleanup we invite you to a FREE lunch, entertainment souvenirs and door prizes. Mark your calendar now and call to sign up! For more information check the website at http://www.trashbash.org. The after school kids kayak club meets Tuesdays and Fridays at 4:30 PM. New members and volunteers welcome. Call for information. (281) 359-3474. Must be at least 10 years old.

Marina Hours:

Monday - Friday 3 PM-6 PM

Saturday 8 AM-6 PM

Sunday 10 AM-6 PM

see the Marina Page for more info

This is your "Newsletter" and any information you may have pertaining to Community functions etc., that is "printable," please see that I get them. Deadline dates are printed in the Happenings Column. Call, or E-mail any news you have to Asst. Treasurer Billie Wray 281-358-8766.

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