Dec 2009
Page # 8 DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Sharon Greenfield Steve Maddocks Pauline Atteridge Mary Raymond Ed Tomaselli Hazel Van Dyke Scott Cameron Judy Loy Georgiana Palmer Ron Cowles Barry Anthis Pete Evans Sue Pickard Becky Allred Jack McQuade William Davidson Helen Sheets Vito Destefano David Lennox Helen Vernon Earla Herring Kay Levinson Marilyn Smith James Welch Jerry Butler John McCauley Betty Pall Steve Pierce David Butcher
12/01 12/08 12/09 12/09 12/09 12/10 12/11 12/12 12/12 12/14 12/16 12/16 12/18 12/19 12/19 12/20 12/20 12/21 12/21 12/23 12/24 12/24 12/25 12/25 12/26 12/27 12/28 12/28 12/29
SUNSHINE COMMITTEE Contact: Marilyn Pena
863-353-1782
DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES
Robert & Elsie Torpey Bob & Debbie Renke Francis & Elaine Pepe Bob & Frances Gillen Terry & Renee DeJane Wayde & Emily Marshall Fred & Judie Bott Gary & Earla Herring
12/02/1977 12/10/1988 12/11/???? 12/16/1948 12/22/1972 12/23/1988 12/24/1985 12/28/1963
IN MEMORIUM We mourn the passing of: Dorothy Higgins, 111 Reineke who passed away on October 31st. There will be a memorial service on Dec. 1 at 10:30am at the Lamb of God Church in Haines City on 544. A luncheon will follow. And Ray Taglini, 17 Silvercrest who passed away on November 3rd.
The Gator Tales
The Unofficial Newsletter of Lake Hammock Village David Schnopp Editor
Manager Notes VACATION NOTICE Please if you are going to be away from your home on vacation fill out a ‘vacation notice’ and leave at the office and also let a neighbor know how long you will be gone as well as leave an emergency number. A neighbor, friend or the office should also have a key to your house for emergency purposes. We had a resident a few weeks ago that went on a trip and neither the office nor any neighbors knew of the trip. The resident’s car was in the driveway and newspapers had piled up for a few days. Neighbors were concerned because they had not seen the resident and either were they aware of any planned trip for the resident. After trying to look in windows to make sure the resident was okay the police were called for a ‘well care check’. The police entered the house and found printouts from the computer of a trip out of town that the resident was thought to be on. This incident turned out ‘okay’ but it could have easily not have been….Concerned neighbors and friends is what Lake Hammock Village is made up of and we should all be thankful for that.
VACATION NOTICE, GUEST NOTICE AND COMMENT FORMS are available in the clubhouse or in the office. All PET OWNERS please bring to the office your pet’s current vaccination/shot records along with a picture of your pet by January 1, 2010.
An Affordable Solution for those seeking homemakers, companions and sitters. Providing many services.
863-401-2511 A Compassionate Service serving all of Polk County! 1225 Havendale Blvd., NW , Winter Haven, FL 33881 Lic# 228973
LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2009 OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS President Vice Pres. Secretary Treasurer Director Director Director
Judy Dixon Kay Levinson Mark Anthis Gail Seal Donna Hunt Herman Biba David Schnopp
2009* 2009* 2009* 2010* 2009* 2009* 2010*
Note * Denotes term ends at the end of the noted year.
BINGO BINGO BINGO BINGO IS ON AND BETTER THAN EVER.
Thursday night at 7:00 ( be there at 6:50)
FUN FOR ALL! Volunteers always welcome. Lake Hammock Residents Renee`
“Gator Tales” is available online at: http://floridacommunities.com/lakehammock-newsletter
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Page # 7 NEW RESIDENTS
Jeanette Spury
82 Reineke
James & Dorothy Huvar Joanne Marko & Joseph Thomas
69 Sargent
124 Silvercrest
Robert & Kathy Post
15 Silvercrest
Welcome Home!
Please check the calendar for December events. This guy has been coming to the office with his DAILY COMPLAINTS.
Merry Christmas / Happy New Year Marilyn Smith
This is my farewell to him.
BASIC NAILS Complete Professional Nail Care Acrylic nail, Manicure, Pedicure, Tanning, Waxing and Nail Art
SUNCREST SALES CORPORATION AT LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE
Mon -Sat 9am – 7 pm Sunday Closed
Walk ins Welcome
This month was a very important month for the HOA and the community. The new, reconstructed board is up and running and is beginning to establish a new purpose for the HOA. We are looking for new ideas for activities for the community. If you can think of something that you would like to try, let us know. We have elections coming up in January and would like to expand to nine members. If you would like to be a candidate, contact Mark Anthis at 421-1735. We need to have more candidates than positions in order to have a meaningful election. Also, remember that you cannot vote unless you have paid your dues. The Editor
INVITATION In a world of uncertainty, questions regarding the future of our economy the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan as well as the ongoing debate concerning health care reform are not uncommon. As a resident of LHV more people of the village are approaching me for counseling as a professional clergy person of 40+ years. This reality really came home when a wonderful neighbor and personal friend recently placed his home on the retail market. When asked “why” he was direct and to the point. “I can’t afford to live here any longer”. The only thing that I can do is try to reassure these wonderful residents which include people from all faiths that the good God in which we believe will not let us down. I believe that Lake Hammock is a wonderful place to reside. I do not agree with all of the decisions of the owners or HOA but everyone has a right to express their opinion. If we don’t believe in the First Amendment then it should be abolished. As a means of celebrating and re-inaugurating a sense of harmony, I invite anyone who desires to celebrate a Christmas Eve Mass at my residence.
PLEASE RSVP 210 Glen Este Ct 5:00pm December 24, 2009
36106 Highway 27, Haines City FL 33844 Father “Chuck” Wheatley
863-421-5764
86 Maxey Circle US HWY27 Haines City, Fl. 33844 Tel: (863) 422-8130
HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION
FAX 863-421-7378
John Bialy (H) 863-422-0521 © 863-956-6540 Nancy Kerrigan (H) 863-421-8854 ©863-207-1492 Kay Levinson (H) 863-422-8543 © 863-206-1675
EDITOR’S NOTE If you have any submissions for “Gator Tales”, I would appreciate it if you would get them to me by the 20th of the month. DSCHNOPP2003@YAHOO.COM 863-353-1804 205 Glen Este Ct
MANY THANKS Kay Levinson Donna Chilton Judie Bott Nancy Belski Betty Rhoades Marileigh Osborn Joyce Ladyman Mary Schnopp Rich Spiegel
Don Sheets Ron Lallier Wayne Saunders Tammy Anthis Herman Biba Scotty Schmauder Bob Roubaud Herb Hunt
I would like to thank all of the people above for their work on the November yard sale. Donna Hunt
Dixie Trader If you have something that you wish to get rid of, give me your name, phone number and the type of item involved. As you can see, space is limited so items will be one line affairs. The Editor.
Page # 6 EDITORIAL POLICY I have two rules that I go by in editing the Gator Tales.
Page # 3 GRANDMA’S ATTIC
Barbara Pund 93 Reineke 419-8231
First, I may not publish articles critical of the owners. This includes decisions made by the owners.
Mary Ann Donovan
Second, I will not publish articles that attack or insult other residents of the community.
72 Sargent 422-3465
The first rule was mandated when I took over the newsletter. The second is my own policy. That said, the purpose of this newsletter is information and entertainment, not investigation or politics. I will not be accepting articles that will incite controversy. I apologize if anyone feels that is in any way a limitation on their freedom of speech but that is the way that I edit this newsletter. I do urge those who have concerns or complaints to contact directly those that they have problems with. The owner’s website is listed on page one of this newsletter.
David Schnopp
Adjustable potty chair Walker with wheels Queen size aerobed With sheets & pillow cases Graco playpen/ Crib combo High chair Wheelchair with Removable legs
Georgianna Palmer 167 Glen Este 419-0097
Adjustable walker with wheels Metal crutches
Jack Connelly 107 Reineke 353-7640
Two strollers
Barb & Ron Cowles 94 Reineke 353-7336
Transfer light wheelchair
Let me know if you have have any medical equipment that you would like to lend to someone in the park who needs it temporarily. Potty chairs, shower chairs, adjustable canes, wheelchairs and walkers. I am also looking for baby stuff like strollers, playpens, cribs etc. Barbara Pund 93 Reineke 419-8231
NEW DIRECTORY
MAX’S CHRISTMAS RECIPE
An updated resident telephone directory was distributed during the week of Nov. 9-13.
Obtain one large bone from owners table.
If you did not pick up your copy during the November HOA meeting, and did not find a copy in your door, contact me for your copy.
Bury in backyard. Age to taste. I personally recommend at least one month.
We did not leave copies at the doors of winter residents. Contact me when you arrive for the winter.
Dig up and take back inside.
This was a cooperative effort between the HOA and the Manager’s Office. There is no cost for the new directory.
Lay down on owners best carpet and enjoy chewing your bone.
Lori Johnson 151 Glen Este Blvd 863-588-1599 lfjohnsen@hotmail.com
Maxwell S. Hunt PS. My mommy, Donna Hunt, is recovering nicely from hand surgery
Sunday
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11/29, Decorate clubhouse 1:00pm
Merry Christmas Happy Hanukkah Happy New Year And To All a Good Night 6 Scavenger Hunt 2:00pm Movie 7:00pm Christmas Vacation.
13 Open Houses 6:00pm
7 Magic Comedy, Orlando Carpooling 5:00pm
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Tuesday 1 HOA Board of Directors Meeting 7:00pm
8 LHV HOA 7:00pm Ornament exchange
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Wednesday 2 Early Dining Captain’s Kitchen Auburndale Carpooling 4:30pm
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Daily Events Recurring 9:30 AM - Water Aerobics or exercises every Mon, Wed, Fri.
Coffee-Donuts-Chat 8:30 AM Every Wednesday
10 11 Ladies’ Luncheon Azteca W.H. Carpooling 11:30am 6
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12 All-Park Breakfast 8:30am Activity Meeting
18 Celebration Visit with Dining Out Carpooling 4:30pm
19 R-Eatery Breakfast 8:30am
Daily Dominoes – 7 PM Every Wednesday Events Ladies Men’s Bridge breakfast every Mon-7 PM FriThurs. 8:00am 1PM Donna 9:00 AM - Water Aerobics Cribbageevery – 7 PM or exercises Every Sunday Mon, Wed, Fri. Coffee-Donuts-Chat Bingo,8:30 every Thursday AM of the month 7:00pm Every Wednesday Dominoes – 7 PM Texas Hold’em th Wednesday Tuesday of the month 4Every
20 Cookie Exchange 2:00pm Classic Movie 7:00pm
21 Crafts 2:00pm
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BingoPoker - 7 PM Ladies 7 to 9 PM Every Thursday Every Wednesday Michigan Men’s Poker 7 to 10 PM Rummy – Wednesday PM Monday7& Every Friday Cribbage – 7 PM David Schnopp Every Sunday
December 2009
Editor Staff Board Meets Bob & Gail Roubaud Every Jim & Hazel Van Dyke Richard & Marion Spiegel 4th Tuesday Mary Schnopp At 7-PM Mary Ann Donovan
Lend A Hand Every Tuesday At 1 PM