14 | SUNRAYS MAY 2014
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Landscaped Maintained Homes
By David Longacre, Landscaped Maintained Homes
Technician
CA NEWS
Spring has sprung in Sun City Texas and the wildflowers are
in full bloom. We are in the process of finishing the spring
plant replacements for the year. If you are able and willing,
we ask that you help us establish the new plants with a little
hand-watering. If you’re not able, that is perfectly OK. Also,
we will be extending beds, applying top dressing and install-
ing new turf where needed.
Depending on the weather, our next time for planting replace-
ments will be in early fall. At that time, we will be installing
evergreen plant material only, no perennials.
TCB Pruning
TCB pruning crews are instructed to trim plants from side-
walks, walls, air conditioner units, and roof lines. TCB’s prun-
ing schedule works by trimming approximately 25 homes in
a particular neighborhood during each mowing visit. With
this schedule, every home will be trimmed once a month. The
irrigation is set to water two (2) days a week according to the
City of Georgetown’s watering schedule. We will remain at
two (2) days per week for the entire summer and into fall.
Questions or suggestions
Email: David Longacre -
Email: Aaron Johnson -
Next LMH meeting
Wednesday, May 7, 10 a.m., AC MR 3/4
Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend. Residents are
able to ask questions or voice concerns both at the beginning
and end of the meeting. Most questions are answered during
the meeting.
May schedule of landscaping maintenance
for Maintained Homes:
• Weekly Mowing • Monthly Irrigation Check
• Shrub Pruning • Weeding of Bed Areas
• Insect & Disease Monitoring
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 probably
are 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, en-
graving, and perpetual care. There are three options for
cremated remains: ColumbariumWall; Scattering Garden;
and In-ground Internment. Military Honors are arranged
through your Funeral Director.
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 information, 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 appointment. 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.
Resident Directors’ Open Session
Wednesday, May 14, 3 p.m., CCF/G
The Resident Directors’ Open Session is an excellent opportu-
nity for residents to discuss, with the Resident Directors, mat-
ters listed on the May Board Workshop Agenda prior to their
taking action on the items during the May 22 Board Meeting.
Residents are also welcome to discuss any other topics with the
Resident Directors. All Sun City Texas residents are encour-
aged to attend the Open Session, the CA Board Workshop and
the CA Board Meeting.
