14 | SUNRAYS JANUARY 2014
ONLINE:
SCTXCA.ORG
Happy New Year! Here’s what we have
going on in Landscaped Maintained
Homes:
• TCB is working on the perennial
cutbacks for the dormant plant ma-
terial that was missed in December
due to Christmas lights.
• TCB is still performing monthly ir-
rigation checks and weed control in
the beds.
• Mulch will be applied to maintain
a two-inch depth throughout the
planting beds.
• Pruning and canopy lifting will be
performed on any installed trees
for building clearance. We will also
continue to expand the edging where
plants are shading out the turf and
causing the turf to die.
• Aaron and I will monitor landscapes
and start planning for the spring
plant replacements. We will proceed
Landscaped Maintained Homes
Submitted by David Longacre, Customer Service Technician
CA NEWS
Veteran Burial Benefits
Submitted by J. Paul Comola, CTSVC Outreach Volunteer, 512-819-9953
Are you an honorably discharged veteran fromactive duty in the U.S. Armed Forces? If so,
you and your spouse are probably eligible for this incomparable State of Texas Veterans
Cemetery benefit. Internment at the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery-Killeen is
at no cost for the veteran and minimal cost for the spouse. The benefit includes: space,
concrete liner (for caskets), opening/closing, headstone, engraving, and perpetual care.
There are three options for cremated remains: ColumbariumWall; Scattering Garden;
and In-ground Internment. Military Honors are arranged through your Funeral Direc-
tor. Misinformation continues to keep eligible veterans from applying for this benefit,
including:
• You must be a Texas resident.
False
.
• My spouse cannot be buried there.
False
.
• You must be killed in action.
False
.
• You must be a disabled or retired veteran.
False
.
Unlike the National System, the Texas program allows you to pre-register. For in-
formation, call the CTSVC at 254-616-1770, or call the CTSVC Outreach Volunteer,
Sun City Texas resident J. Paul Comola, at 512-819-9953, to arrange an appoint-
ment. Paul has all the required forms and will assist you with pre-registration. You
will need a copy of your DD214 and marriage certificate. It is highly recommended
that you visit the cemetery before completing the paperwork. A visit will help to
understand the program and make you proud of this benefit that is available to
veterans; a benefit you have earned!
The Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery is located about 13 miles north of
Florence on SH 195 (out the Sun City Texas back gate and left on SH 195). All Sun
City Texas residents are welcome to visit the cemetery, which is open to the public
daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ePayment:
Your
Questions Answered
In December,
ePayment Services
was of-
fered to Sun City Texas residents as an
option to pay their yearly HOA dues on-
line by credit card. (HOA dues will show
up in your account on January 2.) The
following are some FAQs that have arisen
from Sun City Texas residents.
Q: May I pay my HOA dues monthly
or quarterly with online
ePayment?
A:
No, your dues must be paid in full
when using
ePayment
. The only method
by which you may pay your dues monthly
or quarterly is by using Bank Draft.
Q: May I purchase clubmemberships
or event tickets with
ePayment?
A: No,
ePayment
is only set up to
accept
payments
. You may not
purchase
these
items with
ePayment
.
ClubMemberships:
If your club partici-
pates in online registration, ClubMember-
ships may be purchased online at www.
sctxca.org/suncity/tickets and paid for with
a credit card at the time of purchase; or, you
may pay at the Member Services Office.
If your club does not offer online registra-
tion, bring your registration form and a
check to the Monitor’s Desk in the Social
Center lobby.
Event tickets:
Tickets must be purchased
online at
and paid for at the time of purchase by
credit card; or, you may purchase event
tickets in person at the Member Services
Office and pay by cash, check or credit card.
January Scheduled
Landscaping Maintenance
for Maintained Homes
• Monthly irrigation check
• Weed control in beds
• Insect and disease monitoring
• One tree pruning/canopy
• Mulch application
Questions or suggestions
Email: David Longacre
Email: Aaron Johnson
Next LMH meeting
Wednesday, January 8
10 a.m., AC, MR 3/4
to use water-wise and drought-toler-
ant plants, while implementing xeri-
scaping principles where applicable.
VETERAN SALUTE
The 2013 Veterans Day ceremony took
place on November 11. Above, a veteran
salutes as the American flag is raised.
PHOTO BY BURTON ANES
