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A Tradition Of Thanks

A Guide To Quality Living in Georgetown A local resource for residents of Sun City, Texas

By: Cathy Payne

As the holidays approach, it seems all events involve food. Everybody knows that Thanksgiving wouldn’t be complete without turkey, dressing, and of course, sauerkraut. Yes, that’s correct Sauerkraut—at least according to my Yankee husband. We’ve been in Texas for eight years, and we truly consider ourselves Texans; hopefully our friends don’t mind.

When we lived back east, (where I was the “transplant” for nearly 15 years) we always celebrated Thanksgiving at his sister’s home where the entire family gathered. I must admit, I’ve never been a big fan of turkey, or dressing, or sweet potatoes, or even cranberry sauce; so for me, Thanksgiving made for a great family gathering, but not my favorite food event of the year. Since I didn’t have to do the cooking, I really didn’t pay much attention to what exactly was served. Basically, all I could tell you was that 15 feet of kitchen counter looked like a version of a great hotel buffet, and most certainly had everything from turkey to ham, to marshmallowed sweet potatoes and green bean casserole. I’ll never forgot our first Texas Thanksgiving and the stunned look on my husband’s face when he found out that there was simply no sauerkraut to be found. Really—he looked as though he had been overcome with a spontaneous case of paralysis as he stood before my family’s buffet line, searching for the sauerkraut. He then whispered to me, “Do you realize that in Maryland the first three things that go on a Thanksgiving plate are turkey, stuffing, and then sauerkraut? All the rest of the stuff is just to fill the plate up.” I gently nudged him on, thinking he must surely be joking. I don’t even remember sauerkraut ever being served at his sister’s Thanksgiving. He just stood there, looking like a five-year old deciding whether or not to throw a temper tantrum. Finally, with a line of aunts, uncles and cousins lining up behind us, I said through gritted teeth, “Fill your plate or get out of the line.” He begrudgingly loaded up his plate and sat down, looking like a little boy whose dog had run away from home. About four days after Thanksgiving he was still pouting; after about a week, I finally began to think he just might live.

Why do I tell this story? Because many of you, like us, are from somewhere else and you may be missing your usual traditions, or maybe you brought them with you. For example, as I’ve clearly illustrated, if you’re from Maryland, Thanksgiving requires sauerkraut. Hubby even Googled it to prove it to me because I thought it was just something his family did.

As it turns out, if you’re from the Northeast, you’ll probably have some squash dish on the menu; while Texas and central Southern states would have to call the holiday off if cornbread dressing was missing. And of course, let’s not forget the coastal areas where it could not be Thanksgiving without oyster dressing. If you’re from Utah, it’s almost a sure bet you ate Jello salad. And, finally, on the West Coast your cranberry sauce is likely to be “smooth”, while much of the rest of the country prefers whole-cranberry salad. Silly? Absolutely not! Now, it’s our job to bring the sauerkraut to the family Thanksgiving dinner here in Texas. My husband plans his kraut recipe for days beforehand, and it has rapidly become accepted and anticipated at our family Thanksgiving—or my family got tired of watching him pout like a five-year old. Either way, Thanksgiving has been restored. Now we can concentrate on what is really important—giving thanks instead of simply eating a Thanksgiving meal. If you have a regional (or family) favorite I forgot to mention, send me an email. I’d love to bring something new this year! CPayne@CityInsiderTX.com

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Sun City Holiday Homes Tour H-E-B Renovations Near Completion Residents Coming Home to the Delaney at Georgetown Rider Cup Classic a R.O.C.K.ing Success Vietnam War Commemoration: Recognizing Our Vets Share the Will: Help Military Families in Need Sun City’s Veteran’s Plaza Expansion & Improvement in Sun City Savvy Senior - How Forgetful is Too Forgetful? Mayor’s Update The Bucket List Ask Your Lawyer

STAFF Managing Editor/Lifestyles: Cathy Payne Writers: Ann Marie Ludlow Design: Elysia Davis Marketing: Bill Mateja, Norma Wilt Guest Columnists: Mayor Dale Ross, John Bickle, Webster Russell and Dee Coffeen, Jim Miller

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Homes for the Holidays

decorator Jemme Lynn Wilks, La Bella Casa on the Georgetown Square

Time to dust off that poinsettia sweater because taking the Sun City Holiday Homes Tour is the perfect way to kick off the Holiday season! Kiwanis Club of Sun City is holding the 16th annual Holiday Home Tour over the first weekend in December. Six Sun City homeowners are participating, and popular local decorators will provide the adornments. Tour hours are Friday, December 2, 4-7pm, Saturday, December 3, 10am–5pm and Sunday, December 4, noon–5pm. Advance tickets are $10 ($15 at the door) and are available from the Community Association, First Texas Bank in Sun City, and at 5321 Williams Drive, the Visitors Center on Georgetown Square, and from Kiwanis Club members. Tickets will also be on sale at the Hill Country Arts and Crafts Fair in Sun City

on November 5-6. The tour ticket is good all weekend, so visitors are welcome to come and go. Guests of the tour will receive a tour program, with pictures and descriptions of the homes, information on Kiwanis programs, and ads from local businesses. This program is a great reference for local services. The Holiday Home Tour is the largest single fundraiser for Kiwanis and all the money goes to support children in Williamson County through literacy, scholarships, service leadership programs and local charities. This school year, Kiwanis has given more than 5,000 books to local schools, and sponsors CKI, Key Clubs, Builders Club and K-Kids. For information call Barbara White, 512.868.9499, bwhite4152@ suddenlink.net, or visit our website, SunCitygtKiwanis.org.

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BETTY AND MERT DARLING 114 High Trail Drive (Rio Grande)

ARLENE AND DAVID SCHINKE 161 Scissortail Trail (Pedernales)

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decorator Karen Cowan, Kinsey Interiors

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TINA AND BOB BISHOFF 119 Golf View Drive (Wichita) decorator Toni Briggs, Kinsey Interiors

PATTY GREIWE 115 Butterfly Cove (Magnolia) decorator Kathryn Neal, Kathryn’s Kreations

H-E-B Renovations Near Completion H-E-B on Williams Drive is nearing completion for all of its upgrades and renovations. Manager-in-charge Steve Zabaneh says the only large projects remaining are the bakery and the sushi merchandising. "We are down to the small stuff now; just the punch list." The center of the store is complete; the freezers are set in place, and the only outstanding items are some tables and chairs for retail, and signage in the wine aisles identifying the regional sources. The sushi section should be done in the next two weeks, and work continues on the exterior doors near the pharmacy. "We can see the finish line!" says Zabeneh.

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Residents Coming Home to the Delaney at Georgetown The Delaney at Georgetown they have 22 in Independent Living Village celebrated its grand openand three in Assisted Living with ing with an elegant open house a dozen more scheduled over the October 26. More than 500 guests next two months. “Texas is a growth stopped by to see the majestic club- state for Life Care and the Delaney houses and enjoyed valet parking, is a prototype for a new continuum chic hors d’oeuvres (crawfish etouof care,” says Executive Director fee!), live entertainment and sweets Greg Williams. “We have three more to take home. The facilities opening event was, in part, in Texas over the to apprise many next two years who are interested and this is a new in the Delaney, as direction from well as dignitaries what we’ve done and supporters before.” who helped bring The Delaney the vision to fruiprovides beautition. ful architecture, The Delaney congregate space, is part of the Life restaurant-quality Care Services food, fitness and group, which has activities. As well, been serving resident fees also senior residents include utilities, for the past 40 cable, wi-fi, regular years. The new and on-demand 13-acre community transportation, is adjacent to Shell and offers teleRoad near the Vilphone service. lage and features Williams says Marie Banta (seated) was the second 120 independent official resident to move in to The Delaney there is also retail (pictured with her daughter, Georgetown space available living residences, resident Marlene McMichael). 54 assisted living adjacent to their residences and 32 property but for Memory Care suites. It currently has now, the Delaney itself is complete. 32 employees and will top off at 100 “Residents will have all the freedom jobs locally. and privacy they want in a houseThe facility began moving in hold that offers all the modern residents at the end of August; conveniences of their current home,

but with new friends and amenities right outside their door.” Williams has been with Life Care for 18 years and came to Georgetown in January. “From the minute I heard about The Delaney at Georgetown Village, I knew I wanted to be a part of it. It fits my personality; it’s changing every day. We really are trying to meet the needs of seniors in Georgetown and surrounding areas. There are a lot of good providers here so the challenge for us is to bring in a good service model, which includes employee engagement, being a good neighbor to Georgetown, customer and client services, and having good partnerships with other senior providers in town. We’re excited about what we

can do here.” New residents Ellen and Jay Vinson just moved from Sun City to the Delaney because “It is so high class.” Among the dignitaries at the event were Commissioner, Precinct 3 Valerie Covey who said, “We are blessed in Georgetown to have so many facilities for every stage of your life.” As well, Dr. Marsha Farney, TX District 20 Representative said, “This is not just care; it’s high-quality care, and that is what makes the difference to our citizens.” Williams says several of his new residents have relocated from Sun City, so people can reasonably expect to see old friends alongside the new. Visit them online at TheDelaneySeniorLiving.com.

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Georgetown's Ride On Center for Kids (R.O.C.K.) held the 5th Annual Rider Cup Classic October 28 at the Cowan Creek Golf Club. The event sold out with 34 teams of four, three of which were all-Veteran groups, and it was a perfect sunny day on the course. Funds support the R.O.C.K. On Veterans program and provide Veteran scholarships for equine-assisted services and therapies. This year's event grossed nearly $50,000, almost double the donations from the 2015 event. Even the beverage cart drivers donated their tips back to the agency.

Founder Nancy Krenek was very pleased at the results, "We were fortunate to be able to have the event in Sun City. Cowan Creek and our

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many sponsors cut down on all the expenses, allowing us to put even more money toward our programs." Major sponsors included SportClips Help a Hero Program, VOYA Financial Advisors, Powell Financial Part-

ners, George & Barbara Brightwell, and SuddenLink. Additional money was raised through raffle tickets.

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MOPH Raises Funds At Sun City Breakfast The Austin Chapter of the Military Order of the Purple Heart raised over $1000 at a G.I. Breakfast fundraiser in Sun City Oct 8. Veterans and supporters alike enjoyed basic military fare, including S.O.S., as well as musical entertainment and a vehicle and armament display by the Lone Star Military Vehicle Preservation Association. The MVPA is made up of veterans and armed forces supporters and they participate in "anything military related or patriotic," including parades and school events. Pictured left are "Trent" and "Barry"—both wearing World War II army issue. Barry explains, "The dyes they used weren't very good so the green soldiers were actually green, as in new, and you would know the 'khaki' soldiers had been in battle a while."

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Joe Kish (N19), Paul Clark (N04), Paula Dennis (N13), Claude Dodson, Cathy Cody (N09), Paul Fronczek, Michael Miller, Mike Schaefer & Fred Burnham were among the Vietnam veterans recognized during the ceremony.

Congressman John Carter (R-TX31) was the featured speaker at the October meeting of the Georgetown Area Republican Women. As part of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War Commemoration, the Secretary of Defense is supporting and facilitating programs across the country to honor those Veterans. The commemorative program includes, among others, activities and ceremonies to thank and honor veterans of the Vietnam War and their families. During the luncheon, Central Texas' Veterans Advisory Committee Chair CSM Elijah King, Jr. recognized Vietnam Veterans and/or their spouses, and the Congressman presented them with pins and a certificate from the Department of Defense. The ceremony was poignant and emotional for many, and as CSM King pointed out, "We have taken this on as a mission. Vietnam was a very unpopular war. Many of our veterans returned home and were spat upon and were called names. Many of them took off their uniforms at port so they would not be recognized as soldiers who had served this great country. We cannot go back and correct those wrongs, but I'm standing here today to say 'thank you' for your service. We honor you, and welcome home."

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S H A R E T H E W I L L : H E L P M I L I TA R Y FA M I L I E S I N N E E D

Share the Will volunteers prepare to make deliveries to Fort Hood families at last year’s Project Christmas event. Gifts were delivered in a parade of Jeeps from the Austin Jeep People; known, as in this photo, for their “creative” methods of parking.

Every year Just Because Ministries at St. William Catholic Church in Round Rock matches needy families who do not qualify for Brown or Blue Santa with sponsors. The ministry has allowed local 501(c)3 non-profit Share The Will to include local veterans and their families in the program. Unfortunately, the military's process of permanent change of station (PCS) often means military families in dire need of a Christmas do not arrive at Fort Hood until early or mid-November— after the Just Because deadline for applications. So, now in their second year, Douglas and Williams continue working hard to acquire their own resources and sponsors who wish to help these military families. Family names are provided by the local VFW, Heroes Night Out and churches in Killeen. As well, the duo is reaching out to all of Williamson County for help, specifically Round Rock, Sun City and Georgetown.

Share the Will recipients are active duty, injured troops and families at Fort Hood, and sponsors may choose a family with one or a specific number of children.

Douglas says benefactors may spend as much as they choose, but they hope people will meet the minimums. “Our vision is that every child will have at least one gift under the tree—perhaps a $50 limit per child, and also that our adopters provide non-perishable food items for Thanksgiving or an HEB gift card.” Douglas assures donors that 100 percent of every donation goes to the military families; "Whether cash or toys, every dollar goes directly to these families." Sponsors may donate cash and Douglas will do the shopping. She provides photographs of toys and gifts to sponsors to assure them their donation helped a family in need. All of Share The Will operating costs are paid by partners who choose to donate the costs of Share The Will's website, business cards, etc.

need. Last year we helped provide Christmas to the families of the four helicopter pilots who perished in the chopper crash on Fort Hood; a single father who was deployed four times and injured twice with high medical costs for his special needs son; a single mom who is a veteran, who had lost her job because she missed many days of work for her cancer treatment and surgery. Not a good time to be let go.” Share the Will and Austin JeepPeople will deliver the gifts and food on December 18 at Fort Hood. Sponsor donations need to be in before December 5 to allow any

Holiday “Share the Will” Deadline to Sponsor, Dec. 5

extra shopping and wrapping of the presents. Douglas will arrange to pick up gifts from donor homes prior to delivery, and will provide a tax deductible receipt to every Sponsor. The delivery is a party in itself. The Austin Jeep People usually put on a show, Douglas says. “We create kind of a parade when we go up there. Plus, Jeeps are fun to watch—they usually crawl on top of each other and the kids just love it! Right now our message is that no family will be turned away so while we hope to find 100 sponsors, we’d love to have more!”

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enough money to purchase eight pink granite plates, which currently adorn the Williamson County monument on the right side of the plaza. Sun City residents and Navy Veterans, Bob Kelley (N30) and Doug Kienitz (N06) became interested in the project having seen a similar memorial in Florence and other local and regional parks. They came to the P&G committee and together came up with a plan. Del Webb agreed to allow the park to be built on its current site as long as the group raised enough money first to avoid creating a financial burden for the community.

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County Judge Dan Gattis gets assistance placing a poppy wreath.

Right away, the committee began selling the inscribed bricks that make up the walkway to raise more money. Neighborhoods had contests to see who could purchase the most, and the committee members sold bricks all over Georgetown to help inspire everyone in the city and create an understanding that the memorial was for everyone, not just Sun City. A limestone quarry in Jarrell later donated chopped limestone for the wall. While the initial design was for limestone on top of brick, having been given the stone for free, the committee was happy to adjust. Finally a concrete company in Georgetown offered to lay all the concrete and forms, and a Llano County brick factory cut 10 percent off the cost of the bricks to get them to their goal so construction could begin. Graham says construction continued up to the Saturday before Memorial Day 2003. The General knew many people at Fort Hood and invited a Warrant Officer who had been captured in 14 | NOVEMBER 2016

General (Ret). Charles Graham addresses the crowd.

Iraq and rescued by American soldiers to be the speaker for the opening ceremony. He got an Air Force band and a flyover and had everything in place—right up until he checked the weather at 4am on the big day. It was pouring rain. The Chief of Staff at Fort Hood at the time was apparently an expert at “inside or outside” decisions, and things went forward as planned for an outdoor ceremony. Gen. Graham had invited donors and VIPs for a small pre-ceremony, and when he went outside to get things started he was overwhelmed by the nearly 2500 guests waiting in the sunshine to honor the Armed Forces. After construction and the dedication, the committee was dissolved and the plaza was turned over to the Community Association. It is now under the purview of the Memorial Advisory Group, which is made up of some original committee members and residents of Georgetown. Graham says the committee did a great deal

of research to complete the lists of names on the memorial and encourages folks to let them know of any they may have missed. “We still have room on the last plate, but we hope we won’t have to fill that in with the current war,” he says. The advisory committee is headed up by George Celis (N07) and still manages the care and maintenance of the Plaza; teams work on specific projects like brick replacement or event planning. There are two major annual ceremonies; Memorial Day and Veterans Day. “On Veterans Day we usually invite a speaker from Fort Hood so an active duty member can thank all the Veterans for their service,” Graham says. “We leave Memorial Day for what it was originally designed; to remember those who have given their lives in service and honor of our country. We look for an elected official to speak because we feel it’s appropriate to unify the members of the community in remembering those who gave their lives.”

ABOUT THE BRICKS... Bricks are still for sale for $75 to fund ongoing care and maintenance, and can be inscribed with any representative name or recognition. The row of bricks closest to the wall are inscribed with American battles and skirmishes since 1775. Those laid across the front are inscribed with the names of our 56 states and territories in order of their admission to the Union. There are several with names of prominent veterans like George Washington or Nathan Hale, and a few that simply say “God Bless America.”

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CITY BOARDS & COMMISSIONS: apply by january 6th The City of Georgetown is recruiting highly-qualified and dedicated individuals to serve as volunteers on one of Georgetown’s advisory boards or commissions. The City Council depends on citizen board members to assist in evaluating local issues to enrich and promote the community. The deadline to apply for a volunteer position is January 6. The City’s boards and commissions advise the City Council and guide City staff. Boards address a range of civic areas including accessibility, aging, animal services, arts and culture, building standards, civil service, community services, economic development, ethics, finance, historic preservation, housing, library, main street, parks and recreation, planning, tourism, transportation, utilities, youth, and zoning. An online application to apply as well as descriptions of boards and commissions can be found at georgetown.org/council-boards-agendas. Applicants may include a resume of no more than two pages with the application. An application also may be printed and mailed to Mayor Ross and the City Council, PO Box 409, Georgetown, TX, 78627.

Terms for City board and commission members begin in March. Most board and commission members serve two-year terms and most boards and commissions meet monthly or as needed. If you have questions about City boards and commissions, contact the City Secretary’s office at (512) 930-3651. 16 | NOVEMBER 2016

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space, fitness and outdoor pools, struction throughout, and the builder nature trail is being developed with and meeting space and library enreports they are ahead of schedule. the assistance of the Sun City Hiking hancements. Among the items not For safety and efficiency, due to Club. The new Amenities Center will already in place, residents indicated the number of industrial vehicles in include a fitness center and pool, they would like to see miniature golf that area, it is recommended that as well as a 250-seat ballroom and and theater concept space. residents do not drive in the new several meeting rooms. Thanks to Since the last Town Hall meeting, neighborhoods while construction resident input, it will have a small Pulte has completed the Cowan continues. live performance theater, and extra Creek Fitness Center expansion, The Queensland Tract promises efforts were made to include a largincluding new equipment and the to provide the same quantity and er parking lot. The amenities center glass enclosure on the north side of quality of services to which resiwill be ready for business in 2018. the facility. There are new oversized dents have grown accustomed, and The Queensland Tract, when fans in the social center ballroom, services are all provided at no addicomplete, will include 750 homes and new storage areas for the Texas tional cost, and are part of residents’ and will have easy access in and out Drive Fitness Center. They also reannual dues. The neighborhood will on SR195. located the SCARS facility from the feature four pickleball courts; and a Legacy Hills Clubhouse. On the outdoor side, there are new shade covers for the Cowan Creek spa, the softball field and pickleball courts. The tennis gazebo also received a shade cover, and new landscaping as well. Residents will also see new benches and GPS markers on several walking and nature trails. In new development, officially named the Queensland Tract—future Neighborhoods 80 through 83—has 30 pre-sold homes under construction. SideCurrently 30 pre-sold homes are under construction in the new Queensland Tract. When complete the developwalks are also under conment will include 750 homes.

forgetfulness : What’s Normal, What’s Not? by jim miller

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mend to help us get a grip on this? Concerned Wife Dear Concerned, Many seniors worry about memory lapses as they get older fearing it may be the first signs of Alzheimer’s disease or some other type of dementia. To get some insight on the seriousness of your husband’s problem, here are some resources you can turn to for help.

warning signs

As we grow older, some memory difficulties – such as forgetting names or misplacing items from time to time – are associated with

normal aging. But the symptoms of dementia are much more than simple memory lapses. While symptoms can vary greatly, people with dementia may have problems with short-term memory, keeping track of a purse or wallet, paying bills, planning and preparing meals, remembering appointments or traveling out of the neighborhood. To help you and your husband recognize the difference between typical age-related memory loss and a more serious problem, the Alzheimer’s Association provides a list of 10 warning signs that you can assess at 10signs.org. They also provide information including the signs and symptoms on the other conditions that can cause dementia like vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Huntington’s disease, chronic traumatic encephalopathy and others – see ALZ.org/dementia.

memory screening

Another good place to help you get a handle on your husband’s memory problems is through the National Memory Screening Program, which offers free memory screenings throughout National Memory Screening Month in November. Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, this free service provides a confidential, face-

to-face memory screening that takes about 10 minutes to complete and consists of questions and/or tasks to evaluate his memory status. Screenings are given by doctors, nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers or other healthcare professionals in thousands of sites across the country. It’s also important to know that this screening is not a diagnosis. Instead, its goal is to detect problems and refer individuals with these problems for further evaluation. To find a screening site in your area visit NationalMemoryScreening. org or call 866-232-8484. It’s best to check for a screening location at the end of the month, because new sites are constantly being added.

see a doctor

If you can’t find a screening site in your area, make an appointment with his primary care doctor to get a cognitive checkup. This is covered 100 percent by Medicare as part of their annual wellness visit. If his doctor suspects any problems, he may give him the Memory Impairment Screen, the General Practitioner Assessment of Cognition, or the Mini Cog. Each test can be given in less than five minutes. Depending on his score, his doctor may order follow-up tests or simply keep it on file so he can see if there are any changes down the

Jim Miller is the creator of Savvy Senior, a syndicated information column for older Americans and their families that is published in more than 400 newspapers and magazines nationwide. Jim is also a regular contributor on NBC’s “Today” show and KFOR-TV in Oklahoma City,and is the author of The Savvy Senior, The Ultimate Guide to Health, Family and Finances for Senior Citizens, (Hyperion). Jim is frequently quoted in articles about issues affecting senior citizens and has been featured in numerous high profile publications, including Time magazine, USA Today and The New York Times. In addition, he has made multiple appearances on CNBC, CNN, Retirement Living Television and national public television.

road. Or, he may then refer him to a geriatrician or neurologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating memory loss or Alzheimer’s disease. Keep in mind that even if your husband is experiencing some memory problems, it doesn’t necessarily mean he has dementia. Many memory problems are brought on by other factors like stress, depression, thyroid disease, side effects of medications, sleep disorders, vitamin deficiencies and other medical conditions. And by treating these conditions he can reduce or eliminate the problem. Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior. org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book. Serving Sun City

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MAYOR’S UPDATE By Mayor Dale Ross

GEORGETOWN AIRPORT TURNAROUND The Georgetown Municipal Airport has played an important role in the local economy since it opened in 1945. More than 20 businesses at our general aviation Airport—including flight schools, repair shops, and support services for general aviation—employ about 200 people. A 2011 report by the Texas Department of Transportation found that the Airport has an annual economic impact to the Georgetown local economy of over $23 million dollars. While the Airport continues to contribute to the local economy, it faced challenges in recent years due to revenue shortfalls and a lack of investment in basic infrastructure. The Airport has historically been a self-supporting enterprise of the City. Property taxes, sales taxes, lease payments, hangar rental payments, and fuel sale revenues collected from the Airport have supported expenses from operations. However, a few years ago, expenses outpaced revenues for the first time, resulting in a drawdown of fund balance. The Airport was headed toward a balance sheet in the red. The deficit was due to a number of factors, including lower fuel sales, the fuel sales margin rate, lease rates, and hangar rental rates that were below the regional market. 20 | NOVEMBER 2016

FINANCIAL PROBLEMS ADDRESSED After seeing the developing financial shortfall, the Finance Department, Georgetown Utility Systems, and the Airport conducted a comprehensive review of all Airport revenues, expenses, and operations. Rates and fees at other airports in the region also were reviewed. As a result, lease rates, hangar rental rates, fuel sale margins, and other fees were adjusted. An outside auditing firm validated the internal findings and recommendations. Airport revenues in the 2016 fiscal year were $2.8 million, but are projected at $3.6 million for 2017. The Airport fund is on track to have a positive cash flow and will be self-sufficient for 2017. In addition to fixing the finances of the Airport, the City also is directing an improvement project to upgrade and improve the physical infrastructure of the Airport. The project is funded with $8.3 million from TXDOT and an $830,000 local match from the Airport fund.

AIRPORT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

The improvement project includes construction of a new parallel taxiway to reduce airport congestion and tree clearing at the ends of Runway 11/29 to remove obstructions identified on an FAA in-

spection. Also, a new above-ground fuel storage facility will replace the 30-year-old in-ground tanks in order to meet current environmental and safety standards. In the vicinity of the Terminal and fueling facility, power and communication cables are being moved to underground conduit. All of these projects improve the flow of airplane traffic on the airport, improve the airport’s environmental stewardship, and make the airport safer for the users. This work is projected to be complete next year. Future planned improvements will consist of taxiway edge lighting to help pilots taxi under low light conditions as well as rehabilitation to the current 27-year-old asphalt runway surface. All of these future and current upgrades to the runways and other components of the physical infrastructure at the Airport, along with the efforts to fix the financial problems and ensure a positive balance sheet, have helped the Airport regain its footing after a challenging period. The Georgetown Municipal Airport is a community asset that distinguishes Georgetown from many of our neighboring cities in the region. It offers corporate travelers and prospective companies a near-

by on-ramp to the nation’s aerial highway system. And it offers great potential as an attractive business park for aviation-related industry. While you may not own a plane at the Airport, or work as a business there, our Airport represents an important element in the City’s economic development portfolio. In that sense, the renewed financial health and upgrades at the Airport are developments that benefit every resident of Georgetown. We can all share the results of the successful turnaround of our community Airport as it continues its key role in the local economy.

THE BUCKET LIST:

Recently, Sun City residents Webster Russell (Russ) and Dee Coffeen checked a major item off their bucket lists—a 111-day trip around the world! Russ and Dee invite you to experience this adventure as they share photos, anecdotes, travel tips, destination recommendations, and maybe even a little gossip about finding love on the high seas.

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Our next stop after India was were to wear long pants or dresses, �� one of great anticipation—Dubai. We�� and a� long�sleeved blouse. There arrived in the early morning, and, as could be no holding hands, or any usual, were sitting on our balcony public display of affection. We were enjoying coffee and pastries; now told not to mention any non-Muslim that may sound somewhat over the deities, and non-Muslims could not top for two Texas people, but it's mention Allah. Gays were also cauoffered daily as part of the cruise, so tioned to be very careful as there we reveled in it on most every one were severe consequences involvof the 111 days. ing their beliefs. Dubai is an anomaly in the MidWith all that in mind, that evedle East. We knew the UAE was a ning we set out to tour this city wealthy country; however we were ablaze with lights. After seeing not ready for what we saw. First, some amazing sites, we visited the �� true shopper's parasome facts: about one out � of every Dubai Mall—a nine of the country's population dise. It houses 1,200 different stores, are Emiratis, and there are no poor plus the entrance to the Burj Khalnative Emiratis. This is because ifa, the world’s tallest building. Talk the UAE has very large oil and gas about impressive! Not only does reserves on which its economy is the mall have everything you can powered. Also, the UAE is a Muslim think of, it also has the world largest country and practices Sharia law. indoor saltwater aquarium. Prior to coming into port we were As the women looked around in told that there were several things a retail daze, the men just wanted to we were to do, and not do. Women move on. It took a bit of cajoling, but

we finally headed for the entrance of the Burj Khalifa. After 40 minutes in line, we were whisked by elevator up to the 124th floor in just 59 seconds— and there were 24 more floors above where we stopped. The night view was spectacular and well worth the wait. Dee’s iPhone died the day before we landed in Dubai, so on our second day we made a trip to the Mall of the Emirates. It only has 600 stores, but it does have a real ski slope within its walls. The Apple Store, like the mall itself, was the essence of internationalism. There were Emiratis in full burkas, Europeans in all forms of dress, Asians, Indians, and Americans. Afterward, we ate lunch in a small cafe within the mall and people watched. It was just one part of a terrific day. From Dubai we headed off to the Suez Canal and the Mediterranean. NOVEMBER 2016 | 21

By John W. Bickle, Attorney at Law

Welcome to another in my series of articles regarding matters involving Texas and Federal law which I hope will be interesting and useful to you. As before, I’ll continue to quote liberally from and use the format which was inspired by the Elder Law Handbook of the Tarrant County Bar Association. However, remember this is information and not legal advice. For legal advice, ask your lawyer. This month we’ll look at some ALTERNATIVES TO FULL ADMINISTRATION OF AN ESTATE.

1. What is probate of a will as a muniment of title? This probate procedure is unique to Texas. It is usually the simplest, quickest, and least expensive type of probate when there is a will. It can only be used when there are no unpaid debts, excluding debts secured by liens on real estate, and there is no need for administration of the estate. The will must be

proved to be valid at a probate hearing but no executor is appointed. Basically, the hearing admits the will to probate and the will and the judge’s order are filed in the deed records of the county as evidence of the passing of ownership of the decedent’s assets. It is particularly helpful where the surviving spouse is probating the will of a deceased spouse.

2. What is a small estate affidavit and what does it do? This probate procedure is appropriate for small, simple estates. The requirements are: (1) the decedent’s assets, not counting the homestead, exempt property and any debts secured by those assets, must exceed the decedent’s known liabilities; (2) the decedent died without a valid will; (3) thirty days have elapsed since decedent’s death; (4) the value of the estate’s assets does not exceed $50,000; (5) the affidavit, on a form approved by the Probate Court, is filed with the Probate Clerk; (6) the affidavit is sworn to by two disinterested witnesses, by every adult distributee of the decedent, by the natural guardian or next of kin of a minor distributee, and by the guardian of any incapacitated dis-

tributee; (7) the affidavit must include a list of all known assets and liabilities of the decedent, the names and addresses of all distributees, and the family history concerning heirship that shows the distributees’ right to inherit; and (8) the affidavit will be reviewed by the Probate Judge, and approved if it conforms to the requirements. Once approved by the judge, the affidavit (1) identifies the parties who have a prior right to the decendent’s property; (2) releases the liability of persons who transfer the decedent’s assets to the named distributees; and (3) gives distributee’s the ability to sue to force delivery of estate property. It does not transfer title to real property, with one exception. A small estate affidavit transfers title to the decedent’s homestead, if the homestead is the only real property owned by the decedent.

3. What is an affidavit of heirship? An affidavit of heirship is a document which identifies heirs and is used instead of probate or administration to pass title to property. The requirements are: (1) the affidavit states that the decedent died without a valid will; (2) it gives BEFORE

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4. What is ancillary administration? If the decedent has real property, including royalties or other mineral interests, in another state, the executor or administrator appointed in Texas does not have authority over such property. Each state has jurisdiction and control over real property inside its own borders. Therefore, the Texas executor usually has to open an “ancillary administration” in the state where the real property is located. This generally involves hiring an attorney in the other state, forwarding certified copies of the Texas probate, and having that attorney obtain an order from the appropriate court in that state giving the Texas executor the authority to transact business regarding the property. As you might suspect, the cost and difficulty of ancillary administration varies from state to state. I’ll be back next month with more questions and, hopefully, more answers. Remember, we’re all in this together and the more information you have the better questions you can ask your lawyer and the better decisions you will make. John W. Bickle resides in Sun City, is licensed to practice law in Texas and continues in practice today as a member of the Williamson County bar. He can be reached by phone at (512) 868-8593 or by email at jbbickle@msn.com

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