2014 07 lake hammock village newsletter

WELCOME FRIENDS & GUESTS TO A PARK WITH A HEART

“Gator Tales” is available online at: http://floridacommunities. com/lake-hammock-newsletter.

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In ancient Rome, July was the fifth month of the year. It was originally called Quintilis which means fifth in Latin. When the Gregorian calendar was adopted, it became the seventh month of the year.

It still kept the name of Quintilis until the death of Julius Caesar. The seventh month of the year was Julius Caesar's birth month so it was renamed in his honor. July is one of the seven months with thirty one days. Because there isn't much rain in July, the grass loses its greenness. Sometimes the hot, long days of July are called the "dog days of summer". It is sometimes called the Hay month because the grass dries out due to a lack of rain and can be made into hay.

There are many countries which have their Independence Day during the month of July.

These include the United States, Belarus, Venezuela, Argentina, Belgium, the Bahamas, and the Maldives. The national days for France and Canada occur in July as well.

The birthstone for July is the ruby. Rubies are very durable. The only natural gemstone that is harder than a ruby is a diamond. The color of rubies can vary, with the dark vivid red or purplish red being the most valuable. Since red is the color associated with love and passion, it is no surprise that rubies symbolize success in love. They also symbolize health, wealth, and wisdom, contentment and integrity.

The larkspur is the birth flower of July and is a variety of delphinium. The Larkspur has a refreshing fragrance; it’s easy to grow and comes in a variety of distinctive colors. The plant was used in popular medicines against eye-diseases and is known to be poisonous to livestock. In ancient times, its blue color was used to keep witches away. Its name derives from the spur of the flower.

It is a tall flower with five petals growing together to form a hollow flower with a spur at the end. The spikes of the flower are up to two feet tall. A common name shared with the related consolida. Other names are, lark's claw, knight's spur and lark's heel. Meaning of the flower: Pink: fickle, White: happy-go-lucky, Purple: sweet disposition Another flower for the month of July is the water lily. There are several dozen species of water lilies and they also come in a variety of colors. Water lilies symbolize eloquence and persuasion.

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Cancer and Leo are the astrological signs for July. Birthdays from July 1st through the 22nd fall under the sign of Cancer. July 23rd through 31st birthdays fall under the sign of Leo. Cancer, the fourth sign of the zodiac, is all about home. Those born under this sign are 'roots' kinds of people, and take great pleasure in the comforts of home and family. Cancers are maternal, domestic and love to nurture others. The mascot of Cancer is the Crab, and much like this shelled little critter, Cancers are quick to retreat into their shells if it suits their mood. No wonder these folks are called crabby!

Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac. These folks are impossible to miss, since they love being center stage. Making an impression is job one for Leos, and when you consider their personal magnetism, you see the job is quite easy. Leos are an ambitious lot, and their strength of purpose allows them to accomplish a great deal. It's the Lion that symbolizes Leos, and the king (or queen) of the jungle is a most appropriate mascot, since they consider themselves the rulers of their universe. Like Lions, Leos tend to be dignified and strong, and it’s this sense of their power that allows them to get things done.

July Holidays and Observances The birthday of the United States or Independence Day is July 4, 1776. The holiday celebrating the birth of the United States is more commonly referred to as the 4th of July. It is the most well known holiday of the month.

Parents' Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of July. President Bill Clinton established Parent's Day in 1994.

Historic Events in July The Declaration of Independence was signed by John Hancock on July 4, 1776.

The District of Columbia was established on July 16, 1790.

Neil Armstrong had the honor of being the first man on the moon. This memorable historic event took place on July 20, 1969.

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Here are 17 fun facts about the Fourth of July 1. A Truly Young Nation - The average age of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence was 45.

The youngest was Thomas Lynch, Jr (27) of South Carolina. The oldest delegate was Benjamin Franklin (70) of Pennsylvania. The lead author of The Declaration, Thomas Jefferson, was 33.

2. Men of Harvard - 1 out of 8 signers were educated at Harvard (7 total). Four each at William & Mary, Yale, and Princeton. George Wythe was a professor at William & Mary and one of his students was Thomas Jefferson.

3. An Act of Treason - After signing the Declaration, John Hancock remarked that Congress must now “all hang together”. Benjamin Franklin replied, “Yes, we must

indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately.”

4. Happy July 2nd - The initial date the resolution of independence was approved in a closed session of Congress was July 2, 1776.

5. Date for History - Congress revised the Declaration for final approval on July 4, 1776. The only two signers of the Declaration of Independence who later served as President of the United States were John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Both John Adams and Thomas Jefferson (bitter rivals) died on the same day, July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the Declaration.

6. Our National Turkey - Benjamin Franklin wrote in a letter to his daughter Sarah Bache in 1784: “For my own part I wish the Bald Eagle had not been chosen the

Representative of our Country. He is a Bird of bad moral character. He does not get his living honestly. You may have seen him perched on some dead Tree near the River, where, too lazy to fish for himself, he watches the Labor of the Fishing Hawk; And when that diligent Bird has at length taken a Fish, and is bearing it to his Nest for the Support of his Mate and young Ones, the Bald Eagle pursues him and takes it from him.

I am on this account not displeased that the Figure is not known as a Bald Eagle, but looks more like a Turkey. For in Truth the Turkey is in Comparison a much more respectable Bird, and withal a true original Native of America. He is besides, though a little vain & silly, a Bird of Courage, and would not hesitate to attack a Grenadier of the British Guards who should presume to invade his Farm Yard with a red Coat on. “

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7. Enjoy Your Day Off Without Pay - Congress made Independence Day an official unpaid holiday for federal employees in 1870. In 1938, Congress changed Independence Day to a paid federal holiday.

8. Our Nation Has Grown - There were an estimated 2.5 million people living in the newly independent nation in 1776. Total U.S. population in 2011 was 311.6 million.

9. A Salute to the Union - A salute of one gun for each state in the United States, called a “salute to the union,” is fired on Independence Day at noon by any capable military base.

10. Thank China for Old Glory - 87.5% ($2.8 million) of imported U.S. flags are from China.

11. And for Fireworks - 97% ($190.7 million) of imported fireworks are from China.

12. Hawkeye Hot Dogs - One of out every four pork hot dogs consumed in the U.S. originates from Iowa. If not Iowa, then likely North Carolina or Minnesota. An estimated 150 million hot dogs will be consumed on July 4th.

13. Lone Star Beef - One-sixth of all beef production comes from Texas. If your beef hot dog, steak, or burger didn’t come from Texas, there’s a good chance it originated in Nebraska or Kansas.

14. Sunshine Lettuce or Tomato - 75% of all lettuce head production comes from California while 71% of all fresh tomatoes come from California or Florida.

15. Pass the Potato Salad and Chips - You guessed it approximately half of the nation’s spuds are produced in Idaho or Washington.

16. Some Baked Beans Please - 36% of the nation’s dry, edible beans are produced in North Dakota (the most in any state).

17. The Liberty Bell Tap - Every 4th of July the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is tapped (not actually rung) thirteen times in honor of the original thirteen colonies.

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Board of Directors 2014 Lee Emery President (2014) (585)330-6328

Clark Smith Vice President (2015) (863)438-6929

Marilyn Smith Secretary (2015) (863)421-1018

Richard Gould Treasurer (2014) (863)422-5902

Barb Cowles Director (2014) (863)353-7336

Brian Lund Director (2014) (863)259-8054

Gary Saunders

ACTIVITIES CHAIRS These volunteers will not be hosting all the events but will be the ones finding hosts for the events and planning the dates. If you have any suggestions or need more information on these activities please contact the following: Birthdays/Anniversaries: Joanne Marko – 438-5011 Breakfast Out: Jane Biba – 422-6531 Early Bird Dinner: Margaret Conley – 353-7640 Dining By The Book: Marilyn Smith -421-1018 Entertainment: Clark Smith – 438-6929 Ladies Lunches: MaryAnn Donovan – 422-3465 Park Breakfast: Maria Combs – 438-6643 Karen Wilson – 353-2275 Potlucks: Eileen Lemay – 353-1108 Trips: Tammy Anthis – 353-1959

Director (2014) (863)353-2901

Committee Chairs Activities & Gator Tales Tammy Anthis (863)353-1959 Phone Squad – Jane Biba (863)422-6531 Sunshine - Carol Gould (863)422-5902 Welcome – Bill Patelunas (863)421-2040

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Lake Hammock Village Activities Dining By The Book Wednesday, July 9th Carpool 4:30 p.m.

Marilyn Smith 421-1018 We will be using our Enjoyment Book Coupon to eat at End Zone (42605 U.S. HWY 27, Davenport (863) 420-6569). Even if you don’t have a coupon book we hope you will join us for dinner.

Ladies Lunch Wednesday, July 2nd Carpool 11:30 a.m.

CAP Training Thursday, July 10th 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

MaryAnn Donovan (863) 422-3465 The ladies will gather at the clubhouse to carpool to Swisspro Tea & Spa (1 Park Place, Haines City (863) 514-4865). This is a new restaurant located in the old train station in downtown Haines City.

The clubhouse will be closed for Citizens Assistant Patrol Training.

RachelJoy’s Birthday Party Tuesday, July 15th 2:00 p.m.

4th of July Party-Cookout Friday, July 4th 1:00 p.m.

LADIES...come celebrate RachelJoy' s birthday! We'll meet in the clubhouse for cake, ice cream and fingernail painting.

Sign up in the clubhouse or with Stephanie at 407-201-1525 and let us know your favorite nail polish color. If you forget to sign up, then it's BYOB....of nail polish!! No gifts please. Birthday cards only.

Renee DeJane (863) 421-5764 Food and drink will be provided. You just bring the fun! Signup sheet in the clubhouse. Please sign up as we need an accurate count for purchase of food and drink.

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Lake Hammock Village Activities Day Trip – Winter Garden Friday, July 18th 9:00 a.m.

Birthday, Anniversary Sunday, July 20th 6:30 p.m.

Price: $5 Tammy Anthis 353-1959

MaryAnn Donovan (863) 422-3465 Sally Phillips (863) 422-1906

If you haven’t experienced the beauty of

Come celebrate June Birthdays and Anniversaries with cake and ice cream. A movie will follow at 7:00 p.m. if you wish to stay.

strolling along the streets of Historic Winter Garden, consider joining us on this day trip. There are shops, plenty of restaurants and a Historic Museum and Railroad Museum to explore. The

Early Bird Dining Tuesday, July 22nd Carpool 4:30 p.m.

museums are free of charge. We have no set plans will just set a meeting place and time. The cost of $5 is to help pay for gas.

Margaret Conley (863) 353-7640 We will be eating dinner tonight at Luigi’s (228 S Lake Shore Way, Lake Alfred, (863) 956-9100)

Breakfast Out – Lake Alfred Diner Saturday, July 19th 8:15 a.m.

Monthly SS Party Wednesday, July 23rd 3:00 p.m.

Jane Biba (863) 422-6531 This month we will be meeting at Lake Alfred Diner (185 Lake Shore Way, Lake Alfred (863) 956-1200) for a delicious breakfast. Hope many of you will join us.

Bob & Brin McDonald (863) 438-5241 Come on over to 187 Silver Crest for a LHV get together. This is a great way to meet new neighbors or just sit and catch up on the news. Hope to see you.

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Lake Hammock Village Activities Karaoke Party

Activities Meeting Tuesday, July 29th 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, July 26th 7:00 p.m.

Tammy Anthis (863) 353-1959

Clark Smith (863)438-6929

If you have ideas of activities, places to

COME ONE! COME ALL!

eat around the town or other things that you would like to see LHV do then please

Lake Hammock’s Saturday Night Karaoke

join us in the clubhouse as we plan our

Party. DJ and Karaoke host “Clark

September activities. We enjoy having

Smith” will provide the music. B.Y.O.B

new ideas to explore.

and a light snack to share.

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4th OF JULY–COOKOUT Friday – July 4

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1:00 PM @ Clubhouse Food and Drink provided ~ YOU bring the fun!

Sign Up Sheets In Clubhouse Or call Office @ 421-5764 PLEASE SIGN UP AS WE NEED AN ACCURATE COUNT FOR PURCHASE OF FOOD AND DRINK.

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Birthday Celebration!

LADIES...come celebrate RachelJoy' s birthday!

Join us on Tuesday July 15th at 2pm.

We'll meet in the clubhouse for cake, ice cream and fingernail painting.

Sign up in the clubhouse or with Stephanie at (407)201-1525 and let us know your favorite nail polish color. If you forget to sign up, then it's BYOB....of nail polish!!

No gifts please. Birthday cards only.

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C & D BUS TRIPS

1. Seminole Casino Brighton July 9th $25pp th 2. Rays & Jays Baseball July 13 $54 th 3. All Shook Up July 26 $49pp rd 4. Backwards in High Heels August 23 $65pp th 5. Rays & Orioles Baseball September 6 $60 th 6. Mt Dora Craft Show October 25 $31 th th 7. Biloxi Gamblers Delight November 10 – 14 $227ppdo th 8. Dirty Dancing December 6 $130pp th 9. Downtown Disney December 8 $26pp th 10. Fisherman’s Village Shopping December 17 $48pp & Christmas Lights Boat tour 11. “Barbara-Lee” 4 hour cruise January 15th $79pp rd 12. Rat Pack January 23 $78pp th 13. Daytona 125’s February 19 $67pp nd 14. Daytona 500 February 22 $94pp

SIGN UP SHEETS POSTED ON THE CLUBHOUSE BULLETIN BOARD. PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY. QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL: Tammy Anthis (863) 353-1959

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Get Well Wishes Jim Barkley – Home Kay Carmen – Consulate Bev Corliss – Home Kathy Deuel – Home Larry Dezinski – Home Betty Kretz – Home Betty Larry – Home Flo Mackey – Consulate Jack McQuade – Vienna Square Astoria Joyce Reesey – Savannah Court Bob Roubaud - Home Marilyn Smith – Home If you know of anyone that is sick or in the hospital please let Carol Gould (422-5902) know so she can get a card to them. If you would like to be put on the prayer chain, please contact Tammy Anthis (353-1959).

Praise God! He has answered prayers again that I don’t have cancer. Want to thank everyone that was praying for me. Thank Lori Johnsen for driving me to Orlando for the C-Scans. Thank Tammy Anthis for being with me, hearing the best report from Dr., calling my children with the great news, driving me home.

Thanks to Lori & Jeff Hunt for lunch celebrating my wonderful news. I couldn’t be living in a more caring and wonderful village.

Vivian Keller ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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In Memoriam Our condolences to: Lori Budzyna in the loss of her brother Kenny Chuck Loveall in the loss of his brother in law George Palmer in the loss of his sister

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June SS Party

David Schnopp, Mary Schnopp, Tammy Anthis Joice Smith

Walter Paulovske, Kay Levinson, Jane Wheatley

Jim Fischer, Herman Biba, Bill Patelunas

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June SS Party

Jane Biba, Herman Biba, Bill Patelunas

Renee & Terry DeJane

Thanks Tammy Saunders for the photos.

Jane Biba, Sharon Bowden, K.Z. Bowden Question: What's the biggest gripe of retirees?

Answer: There is not enough time to get everything done.

Question: Why don't retirees mind being called Seniors?

Answer: The term comes with a 10% discount.

Question: Among retirees what is considered formal attire?

Answer: Tied shoes.

Question: What do retirees call a long lunch?

Answer:

Normal

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Betty’s 90 Birthday Party

What a lovely wonderful 90th Birthday Party! It really was great to have so many of you there to give me well wishes. A couple of people even said they’d be there for my 100 th.

Whew! Guess I’m going to have to work hard for that one! But I’ll try-I’d love to see you then. I’m so thankful and grateful for Karen, Bill and Lee for honoring me like this- thank you kids! Hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful cake and ice cream. I Know I did! Yummy!

With my love and thanks to all of you, Betty

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July Birthdays

Bob McDonald Bonnie Fischer RachelJoy Strom Dan Deuel Rex Lingruen Betty Larry Marge Love Gloria Brady Wanda Hensley Tim Stump Carl Morin Herb Hunt Larry Dezinski Stephanie Strom Linda Herman Bob Renka Norm Brake

July Anniversaries James & Susan Huber 53 years

1st

Calvin & Dawn Maluchnick 36 years

1st

Gary & Geraldine Harrer 48 years

1st 4th 7th 9th 9th 13th 13th 16th 16th 16th 24th 25th 26th 26th 27th 28th 31st

2nd

7th

Jim & Cathy Mullison 24 years

Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be. . .

Robert Browning

Scott & Perky Schmauder

10th

Don & Ruth Ives 32 years

13th

Norm & Jan Baczkiewicz 42 years

15th

Reg & Linda Herman 42 years

15th

Jerry & Jeannie Growden 23 years

19th

Don & Shirley Hinds 51 years

27th

Don & Linda VanDeman 42 years

29th

Marriage is the sunset of love.

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French Proverbs

June LHV Volunteers HOA/Activities

Gator Tales Tammy Anthis - editor, photographer Donna Barkley – proofreader Andy & Nancy Belski - deliver papers Mary Ann Donovan – proofreader Tammy Saunders - photographer Richard & Marian Spiegel – deliver papers

Tammy Anthis – Activities, Decorations Herman & Jane Biba – Park Breakfast Jane Biba – Birthday/Anniv. Celebration, Breakfast out Maria Combs – Park Breakfast Margaret & Jack Conley - Birthday Balloons Margaret Conley – Park Breakfast, Early Bird Dining Mary Ann Donovan – Ladies Lunch Carol Gould - Sunshine Committee Eileen Lemay – Potluck Joanne Marko – Decorations, John & Jeanine Miller – Park Breakfast Bill Patelunas – Welcome Committee, Betty Rhoades - 50/50 Drawing David & Mary Schnopp - Librarians Clark & Joice Smith – SS Party Marilyn Smith – Dining by the Book Marian Spiegel - Information Board

LHV RESIDENT PATROL Barry & Tammy Anthis Andy Belski Ron & Barb Cowles Terry & Renee DeJane Jeff Hunt Lori Johnsen Bea Koenig Bill & Karen Patelunas David & Mary Schnopp Richard Spiegel

Wednesday Coffee Herman & Jane Biba K.Z. & Sharon Bowden Glenn & Judy Loy

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A husband is advised by a psychiatrist to assert himself.

“You don’t have to let your wife henpeck you. Go home and show her you’re the boss.”

The husband takes the doctor’s advice.

He rushes home, slams the door, shakes his fist in his wife’s face, and growls, “From now on, you’re taking orders from me.

I want my supper right now, and when you get it on the table, go upstairs, and lay out my best clothes. Tonight, I’m going out with the boys, and you are going to stay at home where you belong. And another thing, guess who’s going to comb my hair, give me a shave, and tie my necktie?”

His wife says calmly, “The undertaker.”

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Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence?

Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died.

Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned.

Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured.

Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War. They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor.

What kind of men were they?

Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine were farmers and large plantation owners; men of means, well educated, but they signed the Declaration of Independence knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured.

Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his ships swept from the seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts, and died in rags.

Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family almost constantly. He served in the Congress without pay, and his family was kept in hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and poverty was his reward.

Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, Hall, Clymer, Walton, Gwinnett, Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton.

At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson, Jr., noted that the British General Cornwallis had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. He quietly urged General George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed, and Nelson died bankrupt.

Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, and she died within a few months.

John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying. Their 13 children fled for their lives. His fields and his gristmill were laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished.

So, take a few minutes while enjoying your 4th of July holiday and silently thank these patriots. It's not much to ask for the price they paid.

Remember: freedom is never free!

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Fun Facts  14 of the 26 bones in your foot are in your toes.  When honey is consumed, it will enter your bloodstream within 20 minutes.  The eyes of a squirrel are positioned in such a way that allows it to see things from both the front and the back.

 The volcanic rock known as pumice is the only rock that can float in water.  Baby worms hatch from tiny cocoons smaller than a grain of rice.  Polar bears cannot be detected by infrared cameras, due to their transparent fur.  The capacity for emotions such as joy, happiness, fear, and shyness are already developed at birth.

 Sometimes the trains in Japan are so crowded, railway staff are employed to cram passengers inside.

 Alpacas spit at each other to signal hostility and discomfort.  Birds descended from a type of dinosaurs known as theropods.

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July Disaster Days 1st –2002 – A Russian Tupolev 154 collides in midair with a Boeing 757 cargo plane over southern Germany.

2nd –1990 - A stampede of religious pilgrims in a pedestrian tunnel in Mecca leaves more than 1,400 people dead

3rd – 1970 - A British Dan-Air charter, flying a Comet 4 turbojet, crashes into the sea near Barcelona, Spain, killing 112 people.

4th – 1911 - Record temperatures are set in the northeastern United States as a deadly heat wave hits the area that would go on to kill 380 people.

5th – 1970 - Pilot error causes crash in Toronto.

6th – 1988 - An explosion rips through an oil rig in the North Sea, killing 167 workers. It was the worst offshore oil-rig disaster in history.

7th - 1987 – A gasoline tanker truck crashes into an ice cream parlor in Herborn, Germany, killing 50 people.

8th – 1997 - Torrential rains cause flooding in Europe.

9th – 1918 - Trains collide outside Nashville.

10th – 1887 - Dam collapses in Switzerland, kills 70.

11th – 1978 – A truck carrying liquid gas crashes into a campsite, crowded with vacationers, in San Carlos de la Rapita, Spain.

12th – 1995 – A heat advisory is issued in Chicago, Illinois, warning of an impending

record-breaking heat wave. By the time the heat breaks a week later, nearly 1,000 people are dead in Illinois and Wisconsin.

13th – 1951 - Record-breaking floods hit Kansas.

14th – 2003 - Claudette crashes into Texas coast.

15th – 1888 - The Bandai volcano erupts on the Japanese island of Honshu killing hundreds and burying many nearby villages in ash.

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16th – 1990 - Earthquake wreaks havoc in the Philippines.

17th – 1944 - An ammunition ship explodes while being loaded in Port Chicago, California, killing 332 people.

18th – 64 - Nero's Rome burns.

19th – 1979 – Oil tankers collide in Caribbean Sea, killing 26 crew members and spilling 280,000 tons of crude oil into the sea.

20th – 1977 – Second great flood hits Johnstown.

21st – 365 – Tsunami hits Alexandria, Egypt.

22nd – 1993 - The levee holding back the flooding Mississippi River at Kaskaskia, Illinois, ruptures, forcing the town's people to flee on barges.

23rd – 1976 – Members of the American Legion arrive in Philadelphia to celebrate the bicentennial of U.S. independence. Soon after, many began suffering from a mysterious form of pneumonia. Their ailment would come to be known as Legionnaires' disease.

24th – 1915 - The steamer Eastland overturns in the Chicago River, drowning between 800 and 850 of its passengers who were heading to a picnic.

25th – 2000 - An Air France Concorde jet crashes upon takeoff in Paris.

26th – 1931 – Grasshoppers bring ruin to Midwest.

27th – 2002 - Fighter jet crashes into crowd at air show.

28th – 1945 – A United States military plane crashes into the Empire State Building on this day in 1945, killing 14 people. The freak accident was caused by heavy fog.

29th – 1967 – Rocket causes deadly fire on aircraft carrier stationed off the coast of Vietnam kills 134 service members.

30th – 1971 - A mid-air collision between a Boeing 727 and a fighter jet in Japan kills 162 people. The military plane was flying without radar.

31st – 1715 - Hurricane sinks Spanish treasure ships.

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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Haines City (For more information call Parks & Recreation Department 421-3700) Farmers Market: Every Wednesday at Railroad Park – 8:00 am th Friday, July 4 – Thunder on the Ridge – Lake Eva Park – 3:00 pm, Michael Ray concert at 7:30 pm

Bok Tower

Saturday, July 19th – Summer Music Series – 7:30-9:00 pm - $20

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Friday, July 4 – Sci-Fi 4th of July – 7:30 pm

Kissimmee Every Sunday – Country Truck Cruise – Old Town – 7:00 pm Every Wednesday – Little Darlin’s Street Party & Cruise Party – Old Town - 6:00 pm Every Friday – Car Cruise – Old Town – 7:00 pm Every Saturday – Saturday Nite Cruise – Old Town Friday, July 4th – Food Truck Bazaar – 6:00-9:00 pm – Civic Center th

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Lakeridge Winery

July 5 , 12 , 19 , 26 – Summer Music Series – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm - $2 th

Theatre Winter Haven

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July 18 – August 2 – The Buddy Holly Story – Friday/Saturday @ 7:30 pm, Sunday @ 2:30 pm, Thursday, July 24th & 31st @ 7:30 pm - $24 rd

Winter Haven

Thursday, July 3 – Cypress Gardens Water Ski Show followed by fireworks – Lake Silver – 7:00 pm Saturday, July 12th - Education, Health & Wellness Expo – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm -500 3rd St NW Saturday, July 19th – Cypress Gardens Water Ski Show – Lake Silver – 7:00 pm

THE SENILITY PRAYER: Grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked anyway, the good fortune to run into the ones I do, and the eyesight to tell the difference.

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Hawaii Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid.

The remaining 48 letters spell a secret message.

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KAHO'OLAWE KAUA'I KAYAKING KONA COAST LANA'I LUAU MACADAMIA NUTS MANTA RAYS MAUI MOLOKA'I NAPALI COAST

NI'IHAU NORTH SHORE O'AHU PACIFIC OCEAN PEARL HARBOR PINEAPPLES RESORTS SAND SCUBA DIVING SNORKELING STATE

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Look at these Lake Hammock Village Driveways *42 SARGENT ST.*52 SARGENT ST.*72 SARGENT ST.*83 REINEKE *137 SILVERCREST*148 GLEN ESTE BLVD*151 GLEN ESTE BLVD *157 GLEN ESTE COURT*170 GLEN ESTE BLVD* 175 GLEN ESTE BLVD *176 GLEN ESTE BLVD*201 GLEN ESTE COURT *205 GLEN ESTE COURT EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW 1.Los Angeles' full name is "El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los Angeles de Porciuncula".

2. A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.

3. An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.

4. Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur.

5. In most advertisements, the time displayed on a watch is 10:10.

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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. If you have any questions or suggestions about the Gator Tales, please contact me in person, by phone or in writing. I am always looking for ways to improve the newsletter.

Gator Tales Staff: Tammy Anthis (Editor) 50 Sargent St (863)353-1959 tanthis@tampabay.rr.com

Donna Barkley Andy & Nancy Belski Mary Ann Donovan Richard & Marion Spiegel

Haines City Papa John's 36182 US Hwy 27 (863) 421-7777

Menu

Specialty Pizzas

Pizza Papa's Wings Chicken Poppers Cheesesticks Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks Breadsticks Family-sized Chocolate Chip Cookie Cinnapie Pepsi Beverages

The Works The Meats Garden Fresh Tuscan Six Cheese Spinach Alfredo BBQ Chicken & Bacon Hawaiian Spicy Italian John's Favorite

Request the Lake Hammock Village discount to receive 25% off regular menu prices on your entire order.

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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.

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Sunday

Monday

Tuesday 1 9:00 AM Weight Loss 1:00 PM Hand & Foot

6 7:00 PM Michigan Rummy

7 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 2:00 PM Billiards

8 9:00 AM Weight Loss 1:00 PM Hand & Foot

6:00 PM Shuffleboard

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14 9:00 AM Water Aerobics

7:00 PM Michigan Rummy

2:00 PM Billiards 6:00 PM Shuffleboard

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21 9:00 AM Water Aerobics

6:30 PM Birthday/ Anniversary Celebration

2:00 PM Billiards

7:00 PM Michigan Rummy

6:00 PM Shuffleboard

27 7:00 PM Michigan Rummy

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15 9:00 AM Weight Loss 1:00 PM Hand & Foot

Wednesday 2 8:15 Coffee 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 1130 AM Ladies Lunch Swisspro Tea 7:00 PM Dominoes

9 8:15 Coffee 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 4:30 PM Dining by Book End Zone 7:00 PM Dominoes

16 8:15 AM Coffee 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 7:00 PM Dominoes

2:00 PM RachelJoy’s Birthday Party

22 9:00 AM Weight Loss 1:00 PM Hand & Foot 4:30 PM Early Bird Dining Luigi’s

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23 8:15 AM

8:00 AM Men's Breakfast

4 9:00 AM

2:00 PM Billiards

Water Aerobics 1:00 PM July 4th Cookout

6:00 PM Shuffleboard

7:00 PM CLR Game

10 8:00 AM

11 9:00 AM

Men's Breakfast 8:00-4:00 Clubhouse Closed

Water Aerobics

6:00 PM Shuffleboard

7:00 PM CLR Game

17 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast 2:00 PM Billiards 6:00 PM Shuffleboard

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1:00 PM Pokeno

18 9:00 AM Water Aerobics 9:00 AM Day Trip- Winter Garden 1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM CLR Game

25 9:00 AM Water Aerobics

3:00 PM SS Party 187 Silver Crest 7:00 PM Dominoes

2:00 PM Billiards

1:00 PM Pokeno

6:00 PM Shuffleboard

7:00 PM CLR Game

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31 8:00 AM

8:15 AM Coffee

2:00 PM Billiards

12:00 PM Hand & Foot

9:00 AM Water Aerobics 7:00 PM Dominoes

Saturday 5 6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker

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6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker

19 8:15 AM Breakfast Out Lake Alfred Diner 6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker

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8:00 AM Men's Breakfast

9:00 AM Weight Loss

2:00 PM ACTIVITIES

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Friday

Coffee 9:00 AM Water Aerobics

9:00 AM Water Aerobics

6:00 PM Shuffleboard

Thursday

6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker

7:00 PM Karaoke Party

Men's Breakfast 2:00 PM Billiards 6:00 PM Shuffleboard

Wednesday, July 2nd – Ladies Lunch – Swisspro Tea & Spa (1 Park Place, Haines City (863)514-4865).

Wednesday, July 9th - Dining by Book – End Zone (42605 HWY 27, Davenport (863) 420-6569).

Tuesday, June 22nd– Early Bird – Luigi’s (228 S Lake Shore Way, Lake Alfred, (863)956-9100)

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