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CA NEWS
Have you registered for National Night Out?
Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017
Registration deadline - Sept. 22
National Night Out is an annual event created to promote
police-community partnerships and to make our neighbor-
hoods safer, more caring places to live. The event is celebrated
nationwide, and last year there were more than 100 regis-
tered National Night Out events in Georgetown! Neighbors
Veterans may be eligible for
burial benefits
Submitted by J. Paul Comola, Central Texas State Veterans
Are you a veteran of any branch of the
U.S. Armed Forces? Did you receive an
honorable discharge from active duty?
If you can answer yes to both of these
questions, then you and your spouse are
probably eligible for an incomparable
benefit provided by the State of Texas –
burial at a State of Texas Veterans Cemetery. The Texas program
allows you to pre-register to reserve a space. Interment is at no
cost for the veteran and minimal cost for the spouse. The benefit
includes burial space, concrete liner for casket, grave opening and
closing, engraved headstone and perpetual care. For cremated
remains, you may chose in-ground interment, Columbarium Wall
interment, or distribution of ashes in the Scattering Garden.
Veterans interested in this benefit should review their eligibility
with a veterans cemetery representative. For further information
and to arrange an appointment, you may call the Central Texas
State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen at 254-616-1770 or Sun City
Texas resident J. Paul Comola, CTSVC Outreach Volunteer, at
512-819-9953. You will need a copy of your DD214 and your
marriage certificate.
A visit to the Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery will allow
you to see the high caliber of the facility. The cemetery is located
about 13 miles north of Florence on SH 195 and is open to the
public daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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who register their block parties or cookouts enjoy a visit from
Georgetown Police Department officers, other local law en-
forcement officers, elected officials, Georgetown firefighters,
EMS technicians or other City employees.
To register your National Night Out block party in Georgetown
visit pd.georgetown.org/national-night-out and follow the link
to complete the online registration form. Block parties are
organized from 6-9 p.m. Registration ends on Friday, Sept.
22. Registering your block party provides your information to
the Georgetown Police Department so that an officer or other
City employees or officials can visit your block party.
Host Reception: The Georgetown Police Department is host-
ing a reception for hosts of the block parties at 6:30 p.m. on
Wednesday, Sept. 27 at the Public Safety Operations and
Training Center, 3500 D.B. Wood Road.
Residents Ray Duffy and Susan Terwilliger (center) flanked
by members of the Georgetown Police Department at the N6
National Night out in 2016.
It’s September – time to treat
for fire ants
Submitted by Carlton M. Mathis, Common Area and
Irrigation Superintendent
The CA normally performs ant bait treatment during the
month of September. Signage will be posted in high-traffic
areas as a reminder that it is time for residents to treat
their yards. Treating for ants works best if we all treat
at the same time.
DIY tips for successful application:
– Do not schedule any irrigation for 48 hours and wait
until all dew has dried from turf area.
– Do not apply bait if there is a chance of rain in the
two-day forecast.
– Do not apply if temperatures are below 60 degrees.
– Use small amounts of bait and broadcast with a small
hand spreader. If applying by hand, be sure to wear
plastic gloves and follow label directions.
– Check with your lawn care company to see if ant control
is included in your contract before purchasing a product.
– Remember, if you see ant mounds during the year
and you wonder if the product is working―ant bait is
a means of control, not eradication.
ONLINE: SCTEXAS.ORG