July 2011 Unofficial Newsletter of Lake Hammock Village Tammy Anthis, Editor
Lake Hammock Village Homeowners Association Board of Directors 2011 Officers and Directors President:
Richard Gould
Secretary: Treasurer: Director: Director: Director:
Tammy Anthis Reta Cramer Herman Biba Hank Marion Ron Plouffe
The Unofficial Newsletter of Lake Hammock Village Vice Pres.: David Lennox Tammy Anthis, Editor
2012* 2012* 2012* 2012* 2011* 2011* 2011*
*Denotes term ends at the end of the noted year Committee Chairs Activities (July): Gator Tales: Phone Squad: Sunshine: Welcome:
Marileigh Osborn Tammy Anthis Jane Biba Kay Levinson Marilyn Smith
“Gator Tales� is available online at: http://floridacommunities.com/lake-hammock-newsletter.
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421-6289 353-1959 422-6531 422-8543 421-1018
Manager Notes
Happy 4th OF JULY Residents for your patience while the RV/Boat/Trailer Storage area was being prepared. Everyone’s units are now back in the storage area. Hopefully by the end of the year the new addition to the storage area will be added and we will have more areas for new and current residents.
………………………………………………………… The vacant lots are “not” to be used for Resident’s extra parking…visitors are allowed to park in the vacant lots for a short period of time when needed.
There have been a lot of Resident guests this past month … Remember that ALL overnight guests must be registered at the office… Guest Registration forms can be obtained at the office or in the Clubhouse. Please also remember that any guest under the age of 15 must be with a resident while enjoying any LHV amenity.
Haines City has a “leash ordinance” as well as we do in our Rules and Regulations #15. Please remember: Your dog must be on a leash at all times that they are not inside your home.
Hanes City has a “barking ordinance” as well as we do in our Rules and Regulations #15. Several complaints have been received regarding some residents barking dogs (especially when the resident is not at home). Continuous barking is an annoyance and discomfort to other residents’ peaceful enjoyment of our park.
Cans and other garbage have been found in the lake, by the dock/ramp area and around the picnic area. Please dispose of any garbage you might have in the garbage can provided for you by the picnic area or take your trash with you. Thank you. Renee’ July 2011
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July Is: The Ruby is the gem for July. The water lily is the flower for the month. According to the Gregorian calendar, July is the seventh month. On the Roman calendar, it was the fifth month and it was called 'Quintilis', meaning 'fifth'. Julius Ceasar gave the month 31 days in 46 B.C. The Roman Senate named it 'Julius', in honor of Caesar. July is usually the hottest month of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. July is one of the winter months in the Southern Hemisphere. The climate is mild in most of the Southern Hemisphere, with the exception of the COLD Antarctica, and the cold, rainy part of South America. During July, when there isn't much rain, the grass often loses its greenness. Some flowers are abundant in July, because they strive on the heat. Also, insects are abundant as well - life is striving in July!
The 10 most popular types of recreation in the United States are: (1) visiting zoos, aquariums, fairs, and carnivals; (2) picnicking; (3) automobile driving for pleasure; (4) walking or jogging; (5) swimming; (6) travel; (7) watching sports events; (8) participating in sports and games; (9) fishing; and (10) taking nature walks.
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Holidays in July
Canada day is a day for Canadians to Celebrate independence. It is celebrated on July 1st unless that date is a Sunday in which case it is celebrated the day after. On July 1st of 1867 the queen of England gave them independence.
INDEPENDENCE DAY Independence Day commemorates the birthday of the United States of America. It is celebrated on July 4 each year in states and possessions of the United States. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress declared the American Colonies free and independent states. But it took the delegates two days to agree on a formal document announcing their action. On July 4, the Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence. Since then, July 4 has been celebrated as the nation's birthday. Independence Day was first observed in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776. Congress declared July 4 a federal legal holiday in 1941. On Independence day, in the early days, they had lots of shows, including fireworks. Fireworks has cause many deaths. In the 1900's, many places passed laws forbidding the sale of fireworks. Some cities have fireworks, but they are put on by trained professionals.
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July 2011 National Picnic Month, Ice Cream Month & Hot Dog Month 1st Canada Day
17th
Sewing Machine Patented in U.S. in 1842
2nd 1st Zeppelin flew - 1900
18th
Caviar Day
3rd
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National Daiquiri Day -1900
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Moon Day – Apollo 11 landed
5th Workaholics Day
21st
Junk Food Day
6th
1st Picture Postcard Made - 1873
22nd
Pied Piper of Hamelin Day 1284
7th
Macaroni Day
23rd
Mosquito Day
24th
Amelia Earhart Day - 1937
25th
Thread the Needle Day – walk a
Dog Days begins – hottest days of summer
4th
Independence Day
3500 different shapes of pasta 8th
Video Games Day - 1971
9th National Sugar Cookie Day
fine line between two issues 10
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Pina Colada Day - 1954
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The U.S. Postal Service began 1775
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Cheer up the Lonely Day
27th
Bugs Bunny’s Birthday - 1940
12th
Different Color Eyes Day –
28th
1st fingerprints taken - 1902
1% of population 13th
French Fries Day
29th
Lasagna Day
14th
Bastille Day –
30th
Cheesecake Day
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French National Holiday
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Shredded Wheat Birthday 1893
15th
Gummi Worm Day – 1st introduced in Germany in 1950
16th
Apollo 11 Lifts Off – 1969
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Lake Hammock Village July Happenings All the signup sheets for events are posted in the clubhouse.
Join us for Bunco on Monday, 4th of July at 2 PM. Bring your choice of drink and an appetizer to share. It will be $2.00 a person and you must sign up before the 4th. The money will be for prize money. Please bring the exact amount. Tuesday, July 5th will be Ladies Luncheon at Zen in Pozner Park. Carpooling is at 11:30 AM. As Tuesday is 10% discount day at Ross, we will check it out after lunch. Tuesday, July 5th will be the HOA Board meeting at 7:00 PM. Thursday, July 7th is the Activity Meeting at 2:00 PM in the clubhouse.
Early Bird Dining will be on Thursday, July 14th. We will be going to Manny’s Chop House. They promised me we could be in the new addition. (It is quieter). Carpooling is at 4:30 PM. Saturday, July 16th is our breakfast out at The End Zone. Meet there at 8:30 AM. Sunday, July 17th is our celebration of July Birthdays and Anniversaries at the clubhouse at 6:30 PM. Movie will follow at 7 PM. Dining by the Book (Enjoyment Book) will be going to Saltwater Grill on Wednesday, July 20th. Carpooling at 4:30 PM. Our monthly potluck will be on Thursday, July 28th at 6:00 PM.
Please sign up for the activities you wish to attend. Marileigh Osborn Chairperson for July
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4th of July Word Search Deluxe
REVOLUTION
FOURTH
TAXATION
BETSY ROSS
STARS
CONSTITUTION
BRITISH
COLONIES
MINUTEMEN
WAR
BUNKER HILL
AMERICA
CONCORD
JEFFERSON
JULY
WASHINGTON
STRIPES
FREEDOM
SEVENTY SIX
FLAG
CONTINENTAL
PARADE
PATRIOTS
FIREWORKS
SPIRIT
INDEPENDENCE
LIBERTY
RED COATS LEXINGTON
VALLEY FORGE
REPRESENTATION
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TEA
PAUL REVERE BOSTON
ATTENTION: PET OWNERS POLK COUNTY ANIMAL CONTROL AND SERVICES LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE RULES AND REGULATIONS LEASH LAW: In Polk County (Haines City), dogs’ owners are prohibited from allowing their dog to become a stray or run at large upon any public street, sidewalk, park, other public property or private property of another. In these specified areas a dog is required to be leashed and under the direct control of the person in custody of the animal. Violation of this ordinance is a punishable offense. For more specific language on this ordinance see Polk County Ordinance, Section 14-27. A dog at large is defined by Section 14-22 as a dog who is off the premises of its owner or custodian and who is not under the direct control or supervision of its owner or custodian. “Under direct control” means a dog is, at all times, under the immediate and continuous physical control by means of a leash, fence, chain or cord of sufficient strength. BARKING: In Polk County (Haines City) any owner or custodian of a companion animal shall be deemed to be maintaining a nuisance in violation of this article that: 1. Continuously barks, whines, howls, meows, cries, or causes other objectionable noises resulting in an unreasonable annoyance to neighboring residents, interference with the comfortable enjoyment of life, or interference with the comfortable enjoyment of property. Violation of this ordinance is a punishable offense. For more specific language on this ordinance see Polk County Ordinance, Section 4-31. Lake Hammock Village Rules and Regulations, #15 Pets: Aggressive or noisy pets will not be permitted…… Owners must keep their pets on a leash when outside the home.
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Sick List Please keep these people in your thoughts and prayers: Olive Craighton – Consulate Rehab Bruce Lemay – Home Sally Phillips – Consulate Rehab Art Whitmire – Home in Illinois
Lorraine Dezinski – knee surgery Irene LoBello – Consulate Rehab Hazel VanDyke -
If you know of anyone that is sick or in the hospital please let Kay Levinson (422-8543) know so she can get a card to them.
In Memoriam Don Dinio in the passing of his wife Darlene Dinio Betsy Harwick in the passing of her husband Joseph Harwick Wayne Saunders in the passing of his brother
David & Mary Schnopp for shelving the library books Marian Spiegel for defrosting the HOA freezer We are sad to be seeing Jim and Hazel VanDyke move to Green Cove Springs, Florida to live with family. The poker games, domino games, and Bingo won’t be the same without you. Good luck on your move. Thank you all so much for the love and support extended to me in the loss of my dear sweet Joe. According to the calendar he didn’t make it to 100, but in my mind he did. Thank you for all of the cards and expressions of love and sympathy, and for your attendance at the Memorial Service celebrating his life. Betsy Kuntz-Harwick
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In the last issue of Gator Tales I mentioned that "Darlene is not out of the woods yet..." On May 31st, she did walk out of the woods but decided to walk towards Eternal Life and is now Resting in Peace! As much as I hate to say my final goodbye to her, my best friend, my confidant, my only shoulder to cry on and my loving wife for 26 years...I had to. It was the hardest thing to do. She fought so long hoping to see her grandchildren Ty Michael, Tessa Ann and Anna grow who she dearly loves. Now she will be up there to watch over them. Once again, my sincere thanks to all our friends and neighbors here at Lake Hammock Village, our relatives in Pennsylvania, Hawaii and Philippines, and her former classmates from Eichelburger High School in Hanover, PA who have expressed their feelings of sympathy on her passing and friendship and affection for Darlene while she was with us. Her emotional funeral service back in her hometown is something to linger in everyone's heart and mind. The Eulogy given by her son, George W. Miller III and her long-time best friend Vicki Harman pretty much said the person she was. I had 26 years of good pleasant life with her and have all the fond memories that I can treasure for the rest of my life. Thanks to all for all the get-well cards, words of condolences, sympathy cards, flowers (from Kathy & Dan Duel), donations and endless phones calls of moral support. I will always treasure her friends as she treasured them...they are the best! Darlene is one person who never talked bad about people even the very people that hurt her. I hope one thing we all can learn from. Enjoy life...it is too short not to! "Maraming Salamat po!" Thank you...and "Mahalo!" Don Allan Dinio
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HAINES CITY COMMUNITY CALENDAR (For more information call Parks & Recreation Department 421-3700) Farmers Market: Every Wednesday at Railroad Park Friday, July 1st: Movies in the Park, Lake Eva Park 8-10 PM Monday, July 4th: Thunder on the Ridge, Lake Eva Park 12-9 PM Sunday, July 17th: Music in the Park – Lake Eva 2-8 PM
Celebration On July 4th, Celebration Town Center will travel back in time to the 1980’s. The event begins at 5:00 PM and the fireworks will get under way at 9:30 PM. _____________________________________________________________
Lakeridge Winery Summer Music Series - Free Admission July 2nd, July 9th, July 16th, July 23rd & July 30th 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ______________________________________________________________
Lakeland Area Christmas in July Craft Fair Saturday, July 16th
Location: The Lakeland Center 701 West Lime St., Lakeland, FL Hours: Saturday - 10am to 5pm. Sunday - 10am to 4pm Cost: $6 per person.
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Bok Tower Gardens Live at the Gardens! Summer Music Series: The Repeatles Saturday, July 23rd Hours: 7:30 p.m. Cost: Individual concert tickets are $20 with a 10 percent discount for members. ______________________________________________________________
Theatre Winter Haven EVITA - Friday, July 22nd
Warm up your summer when the outstanding musical EVITA returns to the Theatre Winter Haven stage after many years. With music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice this is an experience you won't want to miss. Location: Theatre Winter Haven Auditorium in the Chain of Lakes Complex located at 210 Cypress Gardens Blvd. Winter Haven, FL Website: www.theatrewinterhaven.com Hours: 7:30 PM Cost: $22 Adults & $19 Students 17 & under The Weatherman? A husband and his wife were sound asleep when suddenly the phone rang. The husband picked up the phone and said, "Hello? How the heck do I know? What do I look like, a weatherman?" He then slammed the phone down and settled into bed. "Who was that?" asked his wife. "I don't know. It was some guy who wanted to know if the coast was clear."
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July Birthdays
Dennis Casey Mary Kline Frank Brady Dan Deuel Rex Lingruen Betty Larry Jemmy Boettcher Gloria Brady Wanda Hensley Tim Stump Carl Morin Herb Hunt Thomas Miller Larry Dezinski Linda Herman Bob Renka Norm Brake
July Anniversaries
James & Susan Huber 50 years Calvin & Dawn Maluchnick 33 years Gary & Geraldine Harrer 45 years Gerald & Doris Rockwell 28 years Jim & Cathy Mullison 21 years Scott & Perky Schmauder Thomas & Judy Parker 27 years Don & Ruth Ives 29 years Art & Carol Whitmire 43 years Norm & Jan Baczkiewicz 39 years Reg & Linda Herman 39 years Jerry & Jeannie Growden 20 years Harold & Mary Jo Burkett 60 years Don & Shirley Hinds 48 years Rex & Eileen Lingruen 38 years Don & Linda VanDeman 39 years
2nd 5th 9th 9th 9th 13th 15th 16th 16th 16th 24th 25th 25th 26th 27th 28th 31st
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A Nation Free Today is a time for fireworks and fun But we shouldn’t forget its reason. This is one of the most important days of the entire summer season. Today’s the day our nation became free and the date of the country’s birth. For so many years we have grown to be one of the best countries on earth.
Mosquito Two boys from the city were on a camping trip. The mosquitoes were so fierce; the boys had to hide under their blankets to keep from being bitten. Then one of them saw some fireflies and said to his friend, “We might as well give up, they're coming at us with flashlights!"
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Newsletter Information All newsletters can be viewed in color on the web site at www.floridacommunities.com (click on Lake Hammock at bottom of page). Just a reminder any information for Gator Tales needs to be submitted to me by the 20th of every month. Tammy Anthis (Editor) (863) 353-1959 50 Sargent St tanthis@tampabay.rr.com
Gator Tales Staff: Nancy Belski Mary Ann Donovan Richard & Marion Spiegel
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Freedom's Price Today we celebrate freedom thanks to those who came before. Those brave men who fought and died in each and every war. Freedom always comes at a price, And while we celebrate We should tip our hats to the heroes who made our country great.
Eavesdropping Elder Seems an elderly gentleman had serious hearing problems for a number of years. He went to the doctor and the doctor was able to have him fitted for a set of hearing aids that allowed the gentleman to hear 100%. The elderly gentleman went back in a month to the doctor and the doctor said, "your hearing is perfect. Your family must be really pleased that you can hear again." To which the gentleman said, "Oh, I haven't told my family yet. I just sit around and listen to the conversations. I've changed my will three times!"
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Sudoku Puzzles Sudoku is easy to play and the rules are simple. Fill in the blanks so that each row, each column, and each of the nine 3x3 grids contain one instance of each of the numbers 1 through 9.
Sudoku #083 (Medium)
Sudoku #084 (Medium)
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Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday 1 9:00 AM Water Aerobics
Saturday 2 6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker
7:00 PM Shuffleboard
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4 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 2:00 - Bunco 7:00 PM Shuffleboard 7:00 Men's Poker
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11 9:00 AM Water Aerobics
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11:30 AM Ladies Lunch 7:00 PM HOA Board Meeting
7:00 PM Shuffleboard
6:30 PM Birthday/ Anniversary Celebration 7:00 PM Movie
18 9:00 AM Water Aerobics
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7:00 PM Men's Poker
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9:00 AM Water Aerobics 7:00 PM Shuffleboard 7:00 PM Men's Poker
13 8:15 AM Coffee/Donuts 9:00 Aerobics
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8:00 AM Men's Breakfast
9:00 AM Water Aerobics
8:00 AM Men's Breakfast 2:00 PM Activity Meeting
4:30 PM Early Dining
8 9:00 AM Water Aerobics
9 6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker
7:00 PM Shuffleboard
7:00 PM Shuffleboard
16 8:30 AM Breakfast End Zone 6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker
7:00 Dominoes Men’s Poker
7:00 PM Shuffleboard
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2:00 PM Wii Bowling
7:00 PM Men's Poker 17
6 8:15 AM Coffee/Donuts 9:00 Aerobics 2:00 Wii Bowling 7:00 PM Men’s Poker Dominoes
26 6:30 PM Texas Hold’em
20 8:15 AM Coffee/Donuts 9:00 - Aerobics 2:00 PM Wii 4:30 PM Dining by the Book 7:00 Poker Dominoes
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27 8:15 AM Coffee/Donuts 9:00 Aerobics 2:00 PM Wii Bowling 7:00 PM Men’s Poker Dominoes
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8:00 AM Men's Breakfast
9:00 AM Water Aerobics
6:00 PM Potluck
7:00 PM Shuffleboard
8:00 AM Men's Breakfast
Ladies Lunch – Zen (Pozner Park) Early Bird Dining – Manny’s Chop House (35496 Hwy. 27N) Dining By The Book – Saltwater Grill (5654 Cypress Gardens Blvd.)
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22 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 7:00 PM Shuffleboard
23 6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker
30 6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker