This Month..

Tuesday June 17
Kingwood PIP Meeting
Kingwood Church of Christ
7:00 p.m

Wednesday June 18
Heavy Trash day

Thursday June 26
FCPOA Monthly Meeting
Forest Cove Civic Center
7:30 p.m

Saturday June 28
Beacon deadline

Looking Ahead ...

Friday July 4
10:00 a.m. - Parade
12:00 p.m. - BBQ
Forest Cove Civic Center

Tuesday July 15
Kingwood PIP Meeting
Kingwood Church of Christ
7:00 p.m

Wednesday July 16
Heavy Trash Day

Thursday July 17
Mobile Vet Clinic
Forest Cove Civic Center
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Thursday July 24
FCPOA Monthly Meeting
Forest Cove Civic Center
7:30 p.m

Saturday July 26
Beacon Deadline

Tuesday August 19
Kingwood PIP Meeting
Kingwood Church of Christ
7:00 p.m

Wednesday August 20
Heavy Trash Day

Monday August 25
First day of school

Thursday August 28
FCPOA Monthly Meeting
Forest Cove Civic Center
7:30 p.m

Saturday August 30
Beacon deadline

www.forestcove.org

Board of Directors
Joe Geldens, President, ACC
281-358-3804

Marian Burrows, Vice President
281-358-3033

Joy Sadler, Secretary
281-358-1583

Larry Middleton, Treasurer
281-358-4661

Kurt Hilarides, KSA, Drainage
281-793-9935

Bill Reavis, Deed Restrictions Chair
281-359-3172

Keith Arnold,Property Committee
281-358-4679

Debra Vaughn, Crime Watch
281-359-5821

Rickey Osborne, Property Committee, Deed Restrictions
281-358-2762

Forest Cove Beacon
Tina Geldens, Editor
281-358-9316

Ellen Grayson, Co-editor
281-358-3660

Kurt Hilarides, FC Website
281-793-9935

Newsletter Submissions
Email articles or photos to Tina Geldens (tgeldens@embarqmail.com) or call 281-358-9316.  Photos submitted to me directly will be scanned and returned.  Thanks!

Deadline for next edition
June 28th

Forest Cove Committees

Architectural Control
Wilbur Mass, Chair
281-359-6277
Joe Geldens
281-358-3804
Bill Reavis
281-359-3172
Carl Quebedeaux
281-358-6797
Claude Baker
281-359-0599

Forest Cove Organizations and Contacts

FC Pool Coordinator
Randy Koshnick
281-358-9809

FCPOA Accountants
Price & Price, CPA's
281-358-3022

Choraliers:
Wilbur Mass
281-359-6277

Civic Center Rental
Tru Hilarides
281-358-4742

FC Garden Club
Barbara Schmid
281-358-2599

FC Swim Team
Marty Sadler
281-358-1583

Other Helpful Phone Numbers

President's Report
by Joe Geldens, FCPOA President

       As the newly elected president of the FCPOA, I would like to express my appreciation, the appreciation of the board of directors, and members of the community to Todd Vitz for his dedicated service to our community.  I would also like to thank Larry Middleton for his time and efforts as President of the FCPOA during the past year.  Both have spent numerous hours volunteering to make Forest Cove a great place to live and raise our families.  I would also like to once again welcome Marian Burrows and Keith Arnold back to the board of directors along with newcomer Debra Vaughn. Please take a moment to express your appreciation to these volunteers the next time you see them.
       As reported in the May edition of the Beacon, several projects were completed over the past year. Larry Middleton reported at the annual meeting that we are working with the City of Houston on the drainage issues that we have identified. We have been promised three (3) new culverts for Sycamore Lane at Buttercup, Magnolia Lane at Buttercup and Forest Cove Drive at Mistletoe Lane. The current board of directors will work diligently to see these projects through to resolution.
       Please keep your board of directors in mind when you have suggestions for changes and improvements to our community. This group will work hard to address the problems faced by our ever-changing community to make it an even better place for all residents. Please consider attending a monthly meeting to learn more about the issues being addressed and show your support for those who volunteer their time to manage the business of our community.

Crime Watch
by Bill Reavis, Crime Watch Chair

The Kingwood Division of HPD reported a total of 156 incidents of crime for the month of April 2007, of these 6 were in Forest Cove.  We had a burglary on Fairway Farms, thefts on Masters Way and Forest Cove Drive and a burglary of a motor vehicle on Mustang Trail and 2 on Hamblen Rd.
HPD has started a campaign to reduce thefts and burglaries by passing out cards reminding citizens that many of these crimes could be eliminated by locking their doors and keeping valuables out of sight. 
Forest Cove has experienced, for our area, a major crime wave.  Beginning in late April, several gasoline thefts occurred on Mustang Trail, a house was broken into on Chimney Vine (TV, computers, personal items and automobile stolen).  Most recently in the early morning hours of May 13, several automobiles were broken into and attempts were made to enter one or more homes on Palomino.  Most of the property taken in these incidents was recovered from a residence in the immediate area. Two local residents were arrested by HPD and jailed in connection with these crimes. They are back out of jail on bond. HPD is continuing their investigation and other charges may be filed and other arrests made.  
We all need to be alert, watching for suspicious activity around our property and that of our neighbors, reporting any suspicious activity along with descriptions and vehicle license numbers if possible to HPD Central Dispatch at 713-884-3131 and any Crime in Progress to 911.
Once again, there is that echooooo! If you don’t lock it you are going to lose it. 

Crime Watch
by Debra Vaughn, In-coming Crime Watch Chair

Due to the increase in problems in our neighborhood, I would like to see about getting the Block Captain/Crime Watch program rebuilt.   I know that this has been a part of Forest Cove for many years and of course while everything was easy and safe we all sort of let the organization slide.   Maybe now is the time to start back up.   I would like to offer to help get this going but do need to see if there is an interest.   The system previously consisted of people who volunteered to be block captains.  These people helped make sure people knew who to talk to about when they were leaving their homes on vacation or extended trips.  They knew who lived where and had an idea of who was supposed to be in the area.   They also helped make sure the people on their block knew what was happening and what to be alert for.   This was a way to keep us all informed.   I would like to recruit volunteers and then organize a meeting with the police to train those people.   This is just a way for all of us to be better neighbors.  Please email me at vau511@embarqmail.com or call at 281-359-5821 to show your interest and willingness to volunteer your time. 

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Fourth of July 2008
by Marian Burrows & Joe Geldens, Co-chairs

The Theme for the 2008 Fourth of July Celebration is “America the Beautiful.”  Any resident or business is invited to enter a float in the parade in keeping with our theme.
The parade line-up will begin at 9:00 a.m. at the Community Center and will get underway at 10:00 a.m.  Please use Timberline off of Hamblen Road for the parade line-up.  All bicycle riders in the parade must wear helmets per City of Houston ordinance!  We cannot accommodate ATVs or go-carts.  Golf carts will be allowed in the parade if there is an adult driving.  For those on floats and bicycles, please bring your own water.
The bar-b-que will be served from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. at the Community Center.  Tickets are $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for children under 10.  Tickets are available from FCPOA Board members.  Entertainment, door prizes, and desserts will be offered.  Games for the kids will also be available.  If you need more information, please call Marian Burrows at 281-358-3033 or Joe Geldens at 281-358-3804.

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Elections
by Marian Burrows FCPOA Vice President

Early voting was held on Saturday, May 17, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m..  Jeanette Bonnette served as judge.
On May 22, 2008, at the Annual Meeting, voting was held from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and again from 8:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.  Jeanette Bonnette again served as judge and the clerks were Jean McLeod, Millie Caramanian, Joy Cowen, and Pat Meyer.
I would like to thank everyone who worked during the election.  Thanks also to Kurt Hilarides who arranged to get the ballots ready for the election.  Thank you ladies, and thank you Kurt!  You all are appreciated for the time you give to help out.

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Election Results
by Tina Geldens, Beacon editor

The Forest Cove Board of Directors held the annual meeting on May 22, 2008.  The new directors elected are:
Keith Arnold
Marian Burrows
Joe Geldens
Debra Vaughn

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Forest Cove Yard of the Month
By Clarice May, FC Garden Club

May 2008

Small Lot:
Robert Evans, 1711 Chimney Vine

Large Lot:
Helen Rose McDowell, 1410 Mistletoe

Judges for May were Sharlene Guggemos, Paulette Murray, Gail Surla, and Norma Symes.

May 2008 Yard of the Month

May 2008 Large Lot winner	May 2008 Small Lot winner

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Identity Theft
By Tina Geldens, Editor

Defend
This month the last installment will deal with defending yourself against ID Theft as soon as you suspect it.

• Place a “Fraud Alert” on your credit reports, and review the reports carefully.  The alert tells creditors to follow certain procedures before they open new accounts in your name or make changes to your existing accounts.  The three nationwide consumer reporting companies have toll-free numbers for placing an initial 90-day fraud alerts; a call to one company is sufficient:
• Equifax: 1-800-525-6285
• Experian: 1-888-EXPERIAN (397-3742)
• TransUnion: 1-800-680-7289

Placing a fraud alert entitles you to free copies of your credit reports.  Look for inquiries from companies you haven’t contacted, accounts you didn’t open, and debts on your accounts that you can’t explain.

• Close Accounts.  Close any accounts that have been tampered with or established fraudulently.
  • Call the security or fraud departments of each company where an account was opened or changed without your okay.  Follow up in writing, with copies of supporting documents.
  • Use the ID Theft Affidavit at ftc.gov/idtheft to support your written statement.
  • Ask for verification that the disputed account has been closed and the fraudulent debts discharged.
  • Keep copies of documents and records of your conversations about the theft
• File a police report.  File a report with law enforcement officials to help you with creditors who may want proof of the crime.
• Report the theft to the Federal Trade Commission.  Your report helps law enforcement officials across the country in their investigations.
  • Online: ftc.gov/idtheft.
  • By phone:  1-877-ID-THEFT (438-4338) or TTY, 1-866-653-4261.
  • By mail: Identity Theft Clearinghouse, Federal Trade Commission, Washington, DC  20580

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Mobile Vet Clinic

Forest Cove Community Center

Thursday, July 17

From 4:00 — 7:00p.m.

Rabies Vaccinations $9.95
All other vaccinations and medicine at reduced rates

For more information please call (936) 449-4412

www.TheMobileVetClinic.com

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Recycling Calendar

Kingwood Metro Park & Ride
3210 W. Lake Houston Parkway
(2nd & 4th weekends of the month)

June 14 and  28
July 12 and 26
August 9 and 23

You can now recycle plastic, metal containers, aluminum cans and papers 24/7 at the Kingwood HEB !

Household Hazardous Waste Facility
5614 Neches, Building C (intersection of 610 & 59)
Every 2nd Thursday of the month from 9:00am - 3:00pm
June 12
July 10
August 14
visit www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/esc-north.html

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Heavy Trash Day is June 18th

Please remember that if you have heavy trash, you may put it out at the curb after 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 13th.

Save $180

Obey the heavy trash day schedule for our neighborhood and save yourself from getting a ticket. More than 500 tickets are being written monthly and fines average $180.00 in court. Learn trash information and report violations by calling 3-1-1 or by visiting www.stoptrashinghouston.org.

Holiday Trash Schedules
http://www.houstontx.gov/solidwaste/holiday2008.pdf

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 Forest Cove Community Center Building

A 3,000 sq. ft. air-conditioned facility complete with stage, chairs and tables, kitchen, handicap accessible bathrooms, and outdoor picnic and playground area.

Rental Rates

Must be 21 or older to rent the facilities.  $250.00 deposit is required.  Additional charge for security guard if alcohol is served.  Please call Tru Hilarides at 281-358-4742 or email communitycenter@forestcove.org for more information and rental availability for your parties and functions

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