2017 02 lake hammock village newsletter

Gator Tales February 2017

“The Park with A Heart”

Editor: Joice Smith

Lake Hammock Village 36106 US Hwy 27 Haines City FL 33844 863-421-5764

Board of Directors Joyce Wright President (2017) (224) 545-4848

Joyce Middleton

PLEASE WELCOME THE

Maria Combs

LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR 2017

Vice President (2017) (863) 353-5477

Secretary (2017) (863) 438-6643

Richard Gould Treasurer (2017) (863) 422-5902 Clark Smith Director (2017) (863) 438- 6929 Art Stanley Director (2017) (863) 353-2690 Calvin Maluchnick Director (2017) (814) 279-9966

President: Joyce Wright, VP: Joyce Middleton, Secretary: Maria Combs, Treasurer: Richard Gould, Directors, Clark Smith, Art Stanley and Calvin Maluchnick

Committee Chairs Activities Maria Combs 863-438-6643 Joanne Marko – 863-438-5011 Gator Tales Joice Smith 863-438-6929 Sunshine Carol Gould (863)422-5902 Welcome Maria Combs (863)438-6643 Marilyn Smith (863)421-1018 Memorials Dona Rawson – (863)547-9326

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

A message from the President….

Dear Friends and Neighbors, Last month the Board said Goodbye to four of our members, Jan Baczkiewicz, Maria Combs, incumbent, Richard Gould, incumbent, and Jim Fischer. I would like to thank each of them for their years of service, time, and hard work.

At the same time, the Board also said Goodbye to their President, Clark Smith. On behalf of the Board, myself, and all the residents of Lake Hammock Village, a huge THANK YOU to Clark for your commitment and years of service to Lake Hammock Village. During his Presidency, Clark led the community through many changes and improvements. Just a few are: the new bingo system, selling refreshments at bingo, repair of the pool table, new flag pole, and the new chairs in the clubhouse.

There is a saying that goes “Behind Every Good Man, There is a Good Woman”. That has been so true, but Joice has also been beside him and with him in all endeavors throughout his Presidency. So, a very big Thank You to Joice Smith.

A welcome to the new Board Members, Maria Combs, Richard Gould, Calvin Malucknick, and Art Stanley. Your new Board is committed to serving our community in the coming year.

To end, I am looking forward to working with each of you in the coming year to continue to make Lake Hammock Village the best community to live in.

Joyce Wright

Make and Take Craft Day Thursday, February 2nd 2:00 pm Sandy Blackman 353-9804 At the clubhouse. $2.00 fee

HOA BOARD MEETING Tuesday, February 7th 7:00pm Joyce Wright (224)545-4848 The monthly Board of Directors meeting will be held in the Clubhouse.

Pancake Breakfast Saturday February 4th 8:30 – 10:00 am Hosted by: Nanci & Lee Emory Come enjoy a variety of pancakes along with scrambled eggs and sausage and juice and coffee.

Cost is $3.00 per person

Dining by the Book Thursday, February 9th Carpool 4:30 pm Marilyn Smith 421-1018 Sal’s Island Bar & Grill Winter Haven, Fl Meet at clubhouse 4:30pm (Deadline to sign up to attend is three days before the event).

Super Bowl Party Sunday February 5th 5:30 - ?????

Hosted by: Pam Leland Bring your chili, soup, crackers, favorite desserts and appetizers to share and enjoy an evening of fellowship and football with your neighbors.

Coffee, tea and soft drinks will be provided.

Spaghetti Dinner for Relay for Life Tuesday, February 7th 3:00 – 5:00 pm Hosted by Brin and Bob McDonald Silent Auction will be held from 3:00 to 4:30, closing at 4:30pm. There will also be a Shuffleboard Tournament ($3.00 to enter) see Bob McDonald to sign up. Please sign up as we are not selling tickets and we need an accurate count.

Please come out and support our team and enjoy an afternoon of fun and good food. (Free will offering.)

Knit or Color Friday, February 10th 2:00 Pm – Clubhouse Dona Rawson Bring what you would like to do.

HOA General Meeting Tuesday, February 14th 7:00 pm The monthly HOA meeting will be in the clubhouse.

Please take the time to attend the meeting to hear what is happening in YOUR park.

Ladies Lunch Wednesday, February 15th Carpool 11:30 am Dona Rawson Lang’s Meet at Clubhouse at 11:30 am (Deadline to sign up to attend is three days before the event).

Chili Cook-off Saturday, February 18th 4:30 pm Clubhouse Hosted by Hacy and Joyce Wright If you plan to enter please see Hacy or Joyce Wright at Lot #176 or call: 224-545-4846 by February 1st. Cost is $3.00 for residents IGS and $5.00 for all others. There will be soup and salad also for those that don’t like chili. Signup sheet in the Clubhouse.

Ladies Pampering Event Sunday, February 19th Clubhouse 1:00 – 4:00 pm Hosted by: Donna Barkley Tickets are available from RFL team members.

They are $10.00 each. Come and enjoy a day of pampering while helping our team reach their goal.

Birthday/Anniversary Celebration Sunday, February 19th 6:30 PM Clubhouse Dona Rawson 547-9326 & Joanne Marko 438-5011 Come celebrate February birthdays and anniversaries.

Hostesses for this month are Sheryl Nykaza and Karen Wilson.

Activities Meeting Tuesday, February 21st 2:00pm If you have ideas of activities, places to eat around town or other things that you would like to see LHV do, then please join us in the clubhouse as we plan our March activities. We enjoy having new ideas to explore.

Early Bird Dining Tuesday, February 28th Carpool 4:30 p.m.

Margaret Conley (3537640) Norbys’ - Lake Wales, Fl. (Deadline to sign up to attend is three days before the date of the event).

Activities Chairs These volunteers will not be hosting all the events, but they 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 Activities: Maria Combs 438-6643 / Joanne Marko 438-5011 Birthdays/Anniversaries: Joanne Marko 438-5011 Breakfast Out: Marge Love (815)978-7427 Bus Trips: Joanne Marko 438-5011 Early Bird Dinner: Margaret Conley 353-7640 Dining by the Book: Marilyn Smith 421-1018 Entertainment: Ladies’ Lunches: Dona Rawson 547-9326 Park Breakfast: Maria Combs 438-6643 / Karen Wilson 547-2240 Memorial: Dona Rawson – 863-547-9326

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 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 Joice Smith by email or phone. We are always looking for ways to improve.

Gator Tales Staff Joice Smith (Editor) 121 Silver crest 863-438-6929 joicesmith89@gmail.com Judy Page Stephanie Strom Andy & Nancy Belski Richard & Marion Spiegel

Get Well Cards Dean Cramer – Rehab – December Ron Martindale – Home – December Betty Larry – Hospital – January Bill Pickard – Hospital/Home – January Vera Krause – Home Thinking of You Terri Cruz – Mother is very ill

Sympathy Cards Sue Pickard – lost sister Joe Bodkins – lost brother Charlie Boston – lived in park – lost wife,

Submitted by: Joyce Wright Age is a quality of mind.

If you’ve left your dreams behind, If hope is cold,

If you no longer look ahead, If your ambitions’ fires are dead--Then you are old

But if from life you take the best, And if in life you keep the jest, If love you hold;

No matter how the years go by, No matter how the birthdays fly---You are not old.

February

C&D Bus Trips

February 1st - Tampa Bay Downs $56 pp th February 9 – Beauty and the Beast $80 pp th February 15 - Why Do Fools Fall in Love $80 pp nd February 22 – Brighton Casino $25 pp February 23rd - Daytona 150 $95 pp February 26th – Daytona 500 $205 pp Signup sheets are at the Clubhouse

THANK YOU

On behalf of the residents of LHV, I would like to thank Heiler Communities and Phil Nespeca for the newly paved roads that have been completed in two thirds of the community. It is so much easier to walk and ride bikes on the new surface.

Joyce Wright

New Resident Directories

For all those that did not get their new resident phone directory at the annual meeting, they are available at the sales office.

8th 11th 12th 16th 17th 27th

Anniversaries

Dalep & Janet Karem – 62 yrs.

Richard Williams & Lorrie Boran Darrel & Jo Chaney – 52 yrs.

Chester & Rita Clapp – 60 yrs.

Joe & Nancy Kifus – 55 yrs.

Richard & Carol Gould – 52 yrs.

(If we have missed your anniversary, please let us know)

Birthdays 2nd 6th 7th 7th 7th 8th 8th 9th 12th 13th 17th 21st 21st 21st 22nd 23rd 23rd 25th 27th 27th 27th 28th

Ken Frech Charlean Nelson Ed Monfort Sandra Nolan Perky Schmauder Dalep Karem Charles Kemp Norm Helmkay Bill Palmer Pat Bergstrom Ronald Wells Gary Devore Audrey Molnar Kay Carmen Lorie Boran Lori Budzyna Lorraine O’Brian Margaret Conley Chuck Kluxdal Darrel Chaney Mary Ann Donovan Judy Rouble

(If we have missed your birthday please let us know)

GRANDMA’S APRON The principle use of Grandma's apron was to protect the dress underneath, but along with that, it served as a holder for removing hot pans from the oven.

It was wonderful for drying children's tears, and on occasion was even used for cleaning out dirty ears.

From the chicken-coop, the apron was used for carrying eggs, fussy chicks, and sometimes halfhatched eggs to be finished in the warming oven.

When company came, those aprons were ideal hiding places for shy kids. And when the weather was cold, grandma wrapped it around her arms.

Those big old aprons wiped many a perspiring brow, bent over the hot wood stove.

Chips and kindling wood were brought into the kitchen in that apron. From the garden, it carried all sorts of vegetables. After the peas had been shelled, it carried out the hulls. In the fall, the apron was used to bring in apples that had fallen from the trees.

When unexpected company drove up the road, it was surprising how much furniture that old apron could dust in a matter of seconds.

When dinner was ready, Grandma walked out onto the porch, waved her apron, and the men knew it was time to come in from the fields to dinner.

It will be a long time before someone invents something that will replace that "old-time apron" that served so many purposes.

REMEMBER THIS! Grandma used to set her hot baked apple pies on the window sill to cool. Her granddaughters set theirs on the window sill to thaw.

February Birthstone The February birthstone is Amethyst.

Birthstone Color: Purple If gazing into the sparkling purple depths of an Amethyst suffuses you with a sense of powerful well being, this is only to be expected. The ancient Greeks believed that this gemstone held many powers, among them protection against intoxication. In fact, the word Amethyst comes from the Greek word "amethystos," meaning sober. In ancient Greece, the gemstone was associated with the god of wine, and it was common practice to serve this beverage from Amethyst goblets in the belief that this would prevent overindulgence.

Even today, Amethyst is considered a stabilizing force for those struggling to overcome addictive behaviors.

February's purple birthstone has been found among the possessions of royalty throughout the ages. The intense violet hue of Amethyst appealed to early monarchs, perhaps because they often wore this color. Purple dye was scarce and expensive at one time, and so it was reserved for the garments of kings and queens.

Amethyst has been found in ruins dating as far back as the ninth century, adorning crowns, scepters, jewelry, and breastplates worn into battle. A large Amethyst is among the closely guarded gemstones in the British Crown Jewels.

Amethyst is also symbolic of spirituality and piety. It has been used to ornament churches and crosses used in religious ceremony, and worn in rings and on rosaries by bishops and priests.

Once considered more valuable than diamonds, Amethyst is a member of the quartz family, occurring naturally as crystals within rocks. Deposits of this gemstone are found in Brazil, Canada, Australia, India, Madagascar, Namibia, Russia, Sri Lanka; and in the United States.

The gift of Amethyst is symbolic of protection and the power to overcome difficulty. It is said to strengthen the bond in a love relationship, so it is an ideal anniversary or engagement gem. Whether or not Amethyst holds such power, it's stunning beauty will certainly make anyone who wears it feel like royalty!

enjoyed her time there.

By this time, Pam had excelled as far as she could without more training, so she returned to Twenty-Nine Palms for a year of advanced training followed by two years of Administrative duties. Then it was back to Okinawa for one year, and then on to Camp Lejeune where she served as a liaison for the troops stationed overseas. She did this for six years.

After 20 years of service in the Marine Corp, Pam retired and moved back to Maine where she took a couple of years off.

She decided to go to work as a mail handler for the U.S. Post Office and worked mostly at night, retiring in May of 2016.

PAM LELAND 69 Sargent Street Article by: Stephanie Strom Pam was born in Lincoln, Maine and lived there for 14 years, along with her brother who is three years older. She enjoyed what few sports were available to girls, primarily softball and basketball. She attended the University of Maine and graduated with a degree in Animal Husbandry. Her next ambition was to join the Coast Guard.

Pam went to the military recruiting office, but the only representative there was from the Marine Corps, so Pam became a Marine. She took her tests in April and by May first, was at Paris Island for boot camp. Then she was sent to Twenty- Nine Palms, Ca where she studied communications and electronics for eleven months. Pam then went to Okinawa as an electronic tech and serviced portable radio units. She later was transferred to Camp Pendleton in Ca, but was in the "back forty" of the sprawling base. Women Marines were just beginning to be integrated into regular duties where they were trained to support men in combat. At that time, Pam reports being one of twenty women among 1000 men! The women lived in an old converted dental building.

Two years later she was sent to Cherry Point NC and then on to Hawaii for three and one half years where she continued to work in communications. She greatly

Pam is also a Disney fanatic and had been coming to Walt Disney World to vacation for a week almost every year. Two years ago, she decided "to do something more" with her life and it dawned on her to move close to Disney and enjoy the warmer weather. She found a magazine, "Where to Retire", saw an ad for LHV and requested more information. While Pam was visiting WDW for ten days in 2015, she came to visit and meet with Phil. She bought the first house he showed her and paid lot rent for six months before she could move here. Pam and her three cats made the big move in June of 2016.

In addition to having Disney practically on her doorstep, she enjoys shuffleboard, water aerobics and some of the group meals at the various restaurants. She also enjoys biking and walking.

When you see Pam out and about, please take the time to get to know your neighbor.

THIS WAS OUR LIFE Do you remember when?

All the girls had ugly gym uniforms.

It took five minutes for the TV to warm up.

Nearly everyone’s mom was at home when the kids got home from school.

Nobody owned a purebred dog.

When a quarter was a decent allowance.

You’d reach into a muddy gutter for a penny.

HOW MAY OF THESE DO YOU REMEMBER Candy cigarettes Wax Coke-shaped bottles with colored sugar water inside.

Soda pop machines that dispensed glass bottles.

Coffee shops with tableside jukeboxes.

Blackjack, Clove and Teaberry chewing gum.

Home milk delivery in glass bottles with cardboard stoppers. Newsreels before the movie.

P.F. fliers.

Peashooters Howdy Dowdy 45 RPM records Green Stamps Hi-Fi’s Do you remember a time when. . .

Your mom wore nylons that came in two pieces.

All your male teachers wore neckties and female teachers had their hair done every day and wore high heels.

You got your windshield cleaned, oil checked, and gas pumped, without asking, all for free, every time. And you didn’t pay for air. And, you got trading stamps to boot.

Laundry detergent had free glasses, dishes or towels hidden inside the box.

It was considered a great privilege to be taken out to dinner at a real restaurant with your parents.

They threatened to keep kids back a grade if they failed. . . and they did.

When a 57 Chevy was everyone’s dream car, to cruise, peel out, lay rubber or watch submarine races, and people went steady.

Decisions were made by going “eeny-meeny-mineymoe. Mistakes were corrected by simply exclaiming, “Do Over!” “Race issue” meant arguing about who ran the fastest. Catching the fireflies could happily occupy an entire evening. It wasn’t odd to have two or three “Best Friends”.

The worst thing you could catch from the opposite sex was “cooties” Having a weapon in school meant being caught with a slingshot. A foot of snow was a dream come true.

The worst embarrassment was being picked last for a team. War was a card game. Baseball cards in the spokes transformed any bike into a motorcycle. Taking drugs meant orange-flavored chewable aspirin and water balloons were the ultimate weapon.

IF YOU CAN REMEMBER MOST OR ALL OF THESE, THEN YOU HAVE LIVED. AND REMEMBER THAT THE PERFECT AGE IS SOMEWHERE BETWEEN >OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER AND TOO YOUNG TO CARE.

Talk to the Paw

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By Birgit Bartoschek

Sadly this will be the last article of Talk to the Paw. In this edition of talk to the paw I would like to share an inspiring story with you.

We all know how dogs make us smile. Here is the story of my little dog Lucy and how she makes people smile.

Lucy, now 12 years old, was as a young dog very quiet, observant, but laid back.

So much so, that Meik and I brought her to a Neurologist Vet when she was 2 years old.

I rememberd during this head to toe check up she almost fall asleep on the table.

This is a nursing home were Lucy can really work her skills and is happy doing it.

You cannot believe how rewarding those visits are. After a view visits people were already waiting for her.

She was invited into a room to see one guy who didn’t smile for a while, didn’t talk, was just lying in bed and staring at the ceiling.

I asked the nurse if I could set Lucy up on her blanket on his bed.

Lucy was so attached to this person that she didn’t want to leave for quite some time.

We needed to move on and I was a little sad and felt bad for her, when I saw nothing happening.

The moment I lifted her from the bed to put her into her special Pet stroller we heard a voice behind us saying:” Thank you so much for bringing her” I turned around and saw a smile in this patient’s face.

We were so worried that something was wrong with her, but the test results and the examination were clear, the Vet told us there is nothing wrong with her, this is her personality, she is absolutely fine.

Lucy looked at him, barked once, looked at me and smiled (Don’t tell me dogs can’t smile).

All she needed was a job, and she found one all by herself.

We will continue our adventure to make people smile as long as we can.

One day a Lady came into our office. With tears in her eyes, she was telling us about her little dog’s sickness.

Suddenly Lucy jumped to action.

She did not move from this Lady’s side. When she sat down Lucy jumped on her lap. She didn’t even get up to eat her dinner (remember she is a Corgi, Corgis always want to eat). She waited until the lady’s tears dried out and there was a little smile in her face while she was petting Lucy.

Now Lucy was ready to get up, eat her dinner and go to her favorite place under Meiks desk.

Her job was done.

From this moment on her calling was to comfort people and make them feel better.

Now it was my turn to make it official.

We went through the training program of Therapy Dogs International and Lucy became a certified Therapy Dog. If you call some people dog whisperer, Lucy is a people whisperer and fulfilled her job in North Carolina many times.

Now our life brought us to Haines City.

Lucy and I found Haines City Health Care.

She did once again her magic.

Maybe you see in your dog the same I see in Lucy. Let your dogs show their magic and make people smile. You will be amazed all the good you and your dogs can do.

Good luck on your adventure.

FISH CAKE

RECIPE SUBMITTED BY: JUDY PAGE Many people know that Fish and Chips is a very popular meal in the United Kingdom. It always has been an affordable meal. My husband used to reminisce that when he was a young man he could take a girl to the cinema and then out for Fish and Chips, and still have change from a fiver! What people might not know is that another popular food sold at the chippies is the lowly Fish Cake. The English Fish Cake is very tasty, but also very different than any tuna or salmon patty I have eaten here in the USA. The Fish Cake recipe is good for using left-overs.

FISH CAKE 8 oz. cooked fish, flaked 5 oz. mashed potatoes 1 egg yolk 1 whole egg, beaten Handful of breadcrumbs 2 TBLSP. Oil, plus extra for frying Seasoning to taste Heat the oil and add the fish, potatoes, egg yolk and seasoning. Mix well and cook for a few minutes.

Remove this from the heat and allow it to cool. When it is cool enough to handle, form it in cakes; brush the cakes with beaten egg; cover with bread crumbs. Fry the cakes until they are golden brown on both sides.

As alternatives, grated lemon peel can be added to the cakes to give them a little zing, or once the mixture has cooled, add a few teaspoons of tarter sauce to the mix and then form the cakes. I have been served fish cakes that also had a little parsley in them.

Very often different proportions of potatoes and fish are used for the patties, depending on what is available.

It is a good recipe to make a small amount of fish go a long way to serve hungry diner

FOOD BANK

Donations are coming along. As of January 20th, we have sent more than 100 lbs. to House Blessed. They are very appreciative of all the donations. Please keep those donations coming.

Fred & Jeanne Blicker

History of Valentine’s Day History of Valentine’s Day – The Man Valentine Is the history of Valentine’s Day expressed in the current celebration of yummy chocolates, lovely cards, and sparkling engagement rings? What is the story behind such a highly-retailed celebration?

Some say the day is named after a bishop named Valentine, who was stationed in the Roman Empire.

Claudius II was the Emperor at that time.

He thought that unmarried men made better soldiers, so he decided to make it a law that young men could not marry.

Around 270 A.D., Valentine took pity on the ostracized soldiers who were not permitted to marry or see their sweethearts.

He became an advocate of these young lovers and began to perform secret marriages. He was soon found out and jailed. Emperor Claudius II attempted to convert Valentine to begin worshipping the Roman gods, but Valentine refused. Instead, he tried to convert Claudius to Christianity and Valentine was sentenced to be executed on February 24, 270AD. Another version of the history of Valentine’s Day tells that Valentine fell in love with his jailer’s daughter. Just before his death, he sent her a note and signed it “from your Valentine.” An aura of romance surrounded his demise and those who knew about it

spread the tale. Bishop Valentine became Saint Valentine with his fame extending to England and France.

After his death, Valentine then became what is known as a “Patron Saint.” Some considered him the spiritual overseer of an annual festival in which young Romans would distribute cards of affection to those they wished to formally see. This festival was held each February 14. There are Valentine cards in museums worldwide that date back to 1415.

February has been the month to celebrate love ever since the Middle Ages.

History of Valentine’s Day - Symbols of the Day Even though the history of Valentine’s Day is unclear, it has become one of the most popular holidays among lovers and florists!

The common symbols of Valentine’s Day in this era are cupids, hearts, roses, teddy bears, and words of adoration. Children exchange valentine cards decorated with current comic and cartoon icons. Adults have continued this tradition of card giving which makes this day, behind Christmas, the second largest card-sending holiday of the year.

Cupids with bows and arrows represent Roman mythology. Cupid was the son of Venus, the goddess of love. The shot of the arrow would strike the unsuspecting desired person or god, making him fall in love.

Line Dancing (Beginner's Level)

Come out and enjoy the benefits of exercise and socialize with your friends and neighbors!

Every Thursday from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Instruction by Lake Hammock Village's own Phyllis Lennox Lessons are FREE and everyone is encouraged to participate!

FACTS ABOUT THE VALENTINE DAY MASSACRE

The assassins were driving an unmarked, black police Cadillac.

One Interesting Fact:

Many of us have heard of the St Valentine’s Day Massacre, but how many really know exactly what it is and what happened. It occurred on Feb 14, 1929, hence the name, and is considered to be one of the most famous dates in U.S. history. Here’s a couple facts about the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre.

Quick Synopsis Gang warfare ruled the streets of Chicago during the late 1920s, as chief gangster Al Capone sought to consolidate control by eliminating his rivals in the illegal trades of bootlegging, gambling and prostitution. This rash of gang violence reached its bloody climax in a garage on the city’s North Side on February 14, 1929, when seven men associated with the Irish gangster George “Bugs” Moran, one of Capone’s longtime enemies, were shot to death by several men dressed as policemen. The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, as it was known, was never officially linked to Capone, but he was generally considered to have been responsible for the murders.

How Many Were Killed?

There were seven killed in the massacre…Frank and Peter Gusenberg, James Clark, Aday Heyer, Reinhardt Schwimmer Al Weinshank, and John May. The Gusenberg brothers were hired killers, Weinshank was a club owner, Clark was a killer and hit man, Heyer took care of the financial affairs, and May was a mechanic.

Who Was The Target, and Where Did It Take Place?

The target was George “Bugs” Moran, however, he got away only to die much later in prison from lung cancer.

The massacre took place at The SMC Cartage Company located at 2122 North Clark Street in Chicago. Records indicate there were four men who participated in the actual shooting. Two were dressed as policemen, while two were dressed in regular clothing. Now there is a fence and a large tree where the garage used to be.

Couple Other Facts The weather that day was a typical winter day with a light snow falling and a temperature of 18 degrees.

John May, one of the men who was killed was known to have always carried a case in his back pocket that held a Saint medal inside. At some point during the massacre, it was hit by a bullet. At that point, the medal would have saved him; however, the killers made absolutely sure that there were no survivors. May was found still breathing; therefore he was finished off with a shotgun, point blank.

Where was Al Capone? Apparently he was staying on Palm Island, Florida.

The massacre occurred on a Thursday. Apparently they had other plans for the weekend.

Jack McGurn’s girlfriend, “The blonde alibi”, was just that, an alibi for McGurn. He was questioned, but never arrested. She had indicated that they were together in bed until 1:00 that afternoon.

Interesting enough, the killers missed Frank Gusenberg on their second inspection of the bodies.

After finishing May off with the shotgun, they panicked and fled. Gusenberg lived three hours after the massacre but died at a local hospital. When asked who shot him he said, “Nobody shot me.” Did he not know who did it, or was he just keeping to the gangster code?

Chicago was the most corrupt city in the United States during the 1920s and early 1930s. For a while, it was also the biggest city in the U.S. Al Capone was suspected of the crime, however, nobody was convicted of the murder. Capone remained a free man, until he was put in Alcatraz much later for income tax evasion.

John May was 39 years old when he died and Frank Gusenberg was 37, Peter Gusenberg was 40, Clark was 42, and Heyer was 40. Weinshank, the youngest, was 35. They were all considered middle age for gangsters.

Umbrella Month. There are just as many national weekly observances during February, including Friendship Week (week 1), Flirting Week (week 2), Secondhand Wardrobe Week (week 3), and Pancake Week (week 4).

Happy birthday, all you February babies!

You’re so lucky to be sharing the shortest month of the year with one of the sweetest holidays of all—Valentine’s Day! As either a witty, intelligent, and strong-willed Aquarius (Feb 1-18) or a compassionate, insightful, and creative Pisces (Feb 19-29), you’ve got some of the best qualities around.

Here are some February birthday fun facts you might find especially interesting: 

Some would say your birth flower is the iris, which represents faith, hope, and wisdom. Others say it’s the violet, which represents faithfulness, modesty, and virtue. Which one’s your favorite?

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According to tradition, the Roman emperor Augustus took one day off February and added it to August, the month named after him.

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There are a few dozen national monthly observances during February, including Black History Month, Bird Feeding Month, Embroidery Month, Grapefruit Month, Haiku Writing Month, and

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A person born on February 29 during a leap year (which occurs only every four years) is called a “leapling” and will usually celebrate their birthday on either February 28 or March 1 in all non-leap years. The odds of being born on February 29 are 1 in 1,461 (or 0.068%) according to the Honor Society of Leap Year Day Babies.

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An impressive roster of famous people were born in February! These iconic household names include: Jennifer Aniston (2/11), Drew Barrymore (2/22), Sheryl Crow (2/11), James Dean (2/8), Charles Dickens (2/7), Michael Bolton (2/26), Thomas Edison (2/11), Michael Jordan (2/17), Norman Rockwell (2/3), Babe Ruth (2/6), John Steinbeck (2/27), and John Travolta (2/18).

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If you’re a history buff, you probably also know that the following four presidents shared February birthdays: William Henry Harrison, Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan, and George Washington.

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES February 2017

Haines City Farmers Market: Every Wednesday at Railroad Park 8:00-12:00

Kissimmee Saturday Nite Cruise Old Town – Every Saturday Live 50's and 60's music at 7:00 PM

Lakeridge Winery Friday, February 10 – 27th Annual Winefest – 10:00 - 5:00 PM Saturday, February 11 – Famous Music Series – 10:00 – 5:00 PM Sunday, February 12 – Famous Music Series – 11:00 – 5:00 PM

Winter Haven Saturday, February 11 – Farmers Market – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Saturday, February 25 – Farmers Market – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM All Farmers Markets are held in the park downtown.

Lakeland Monday, February 13 – “Let It Be” Beatles Tribute – 7:30 PM Lakeland Center February 17 – 19 - Strawberry Cluster Dog Fest – 8:00 AM – Until Sun N' Fun February 23 - 26 - Carlisle Autofest – 8:AM – 5:00 PM Sun N' Fun

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HOSTED BY: NANCI AND LEE EMERY SATURDAY FEBRUARY 4TH, 2016 8:30 – 10:00 AM LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE CLUBHOUSE

Apple-nut pancakes Blueberry pancakes Plain pancakes Scrambled eggs, and sausage Juice and Coffee

COST IS $3.00 PER PERSON SIGNUP SHEET AT CLUBHOUSE PLEASE SIGN UP BY FEBURARY 1ST, 2016

SUPER BOWL PARTY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 5TH, 2017 TIME: 5:30 -- ?????

LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE CLUBHOUSE Hosted by: Pam Leland

Bring your chili, soup, cracker, favorite desserts, appetizers, or whatever you would like to share with others.

COFFEE, SOFT DRINKS, TEA WILL BE FURNISHED. THERE IS NO COST FOR THE PARTY

HOSTED BY: BRIN AND BOB MCDONALD FEBRUARY 7TH, 2017 3:00 – 5:00 PM FREE WILL OFFERING PLEASE SIGN UP AT THE CLUBHOUSE SO WE CAN GET AN ACCURATE COUNT SO WE MAKE SURE WE HAVE PLENTY OF FOOD ACTIVITIES WILL BE: SILENT ACTION FROM 3:00 TO 4:30 PM (CLOSING AT 4:30)

3:00 PM – SHUFFLEBOARD TOURNAMENT – ENTRY FEE $3.00 PLEASE SEE BOB MCDONALD TO SIGN UP.

THERE WILL ALSO BE ITEMS OF ALL KINDS TO PURCHASE.

COME AND ENJOY AN AFTERNOON OF FUN AND FELLOWSHIP WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS AND HELP OUR LHV TEAM REACH THEIR GOAL IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER.

PLEASE JOIN US FOR A DAY OF FUN FEBRUARY 10TH 2:00 PM – CLUBHOUSE HOSTED BY : DONA RAWSON

BRING WHAT YOU WOULD LIKE TO DO KNIT

OR COLOR

Hosted by: Hacy & Joyce Wright Saturday, February 18th, 2017 Lake Hammock Village Clubhouse Time: 4:30 pm If you plan to enter, please notify Hacy or Joyce, #176, 224-545-4846, by February 1st.

$3.00 for residents IGS $5.00 for all others

Even if you DON’T eat chili, plan to attend.

Soup and salad will also be served.

Come and warm up with a bowl of chili and ward off the Winter Blues”

SUPPORT YOUR LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM Dates to Remember 2017

February 7:

Spaghetti Dinner at Clubhouse. Free will offering. 3:00PM-5:00PM. Brin and Bob McDonald will host.

Please sign up in Clubhouse! Since we are not selling tickets, we need an accurate count!

Silent Auction at Clubhouse 3:00-4:30. Closing at 4:30 PM. We are collecting new or slightly used items to auction. Please see any team member to donate!

Shuffleboard Tournament, $3.00 Entry Fee. Contact Bob McDonald to sign up.

Luminaries, Pinwheels, Cancer Jewelry and Crafts will be available for purchase.

February 19:

Ladies Pampering Event. 1:00PM-4:00PM, Club House.

Tickets are available from team members, $10.00 Donna Barkley will host.

February 27:

Meeting at 6:00. Clubhouse

March 7:

Pancake and Sausage Breakfast at Clubhouse. 8:00AM-10:00AM. Free will offering.

Hosted by KZ and Sharon Bowden.

Please sign up in Clubhouse! Since we are not selling tickets, we need an accurate count!

Luminaries, Pinwheels, Cancer Jewelry and Crafts will be available for purchase.

March 20: April 1:

Meeting at 6:00. Clubhouse Relay For Life Event at Lake Eva. 12:00 PM - 12:00AM Our team will be selling Cancer Jewelry and Crafts at our booth.

PLEASE JOIN OUR TEAM OR DONATE TO OUR TEAM AT www.relayforlife.org/hainescityfl and pick the Lake Hammock Village Team Our team: Dawn and Calvin Maluchnick, Bob and Brin McDonald, Joan and Jerry Butler, Sharon and K.Z. Bowden, Debra Kemp, Audrey Hertsch, Joe and Nancy Kifus, Joyce Wright and Marge and Bruce Love.

CHRISTMAS DAY DINNER 2016 LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE HOSTED BY: KZ AND SHARON BOWDEN

A huge Thank You to all that attended the New Year’s Eve Dance to make it such a success! A heartfelt thank you to Bob and Brin McDonald for all their help and hard work. Also, a thank you to Lee and Nanci Emery and Jerry Sibila for their work. Lastly, to each one that stayed after the dance and those that came on Sunday morning to help clean up, a huge thank you.

We couldn’t have done it without you.

Hacy and Joyce Wright

NEW YEARS EVE 2016 AT LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE Photos by: Connie Bodkins

A NIGHT OF MAGIC AT LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE WITH MEIK BARTOSCHEK

SOME OF THE ACTIVITIES AT LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE

PETANQUE

LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE SHUFFLEBOARD

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LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE RELAY FOR LIFE PANCAKE AND SAUSAGE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER

SATURDAY, MARCH 7TH, 2017 TIME: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

HOSTED BY: KZ AND SHARON BOWDEN FREE WILL OFFERING PLEASE SIGN UP AT THE CLUBHOUSE.

COME AND ENJOY A WONDERFUL BREAKFAST WHILE HELPING THE LAKE HAMMOCK RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM REACH THEIR GOAL.

Health & Vendor Fair Lake Hammock Village March 9, 2017 10:00am-2:00pm

Home and Health Vendors including:

Please join us for our Health & Vendor Fair sponsored by your own Home Owners Association. Enjoy a free lunch while casually visiting with vendors – both health and household living needs. Learn about services and products in our community to assist you in maintaining your health and well-being.

Health screenings, BPs Diabetic blood checks Hearing test Golf Cart Guy Air Conditioner Roofing Anchor & Barrier Health Insurance Broker Home Insurance Doctors, Dentists Pampered Chef Avon Massages – Spa And many more.

Come out and join us!

Have Lunch and win a door prize.

FRIDAY, MARCH 31ST LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE CLUBHOUSE HOSTED BY: NANCI & LEE EMERY TIME: 6:00 pm

MENU FRIED FISH, COLESLAW, BAKED BEANS AND FRENCH FRIES

TICKETS: $6.00 PER PERSON The following people have tickets for sale: Lee & Nanci Emery Norm and Jan Baczkiewicz Bonnie Fischer @ the Office

LIVE MUSIC BY “FLORIDA RICK” 5:00 PM – ??????

LHV Residents Corner Randy Bergstrom 42 Sargent Street 740-454-2819 DO YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT THIS, THAT, OR THE OTHER THING?

A Place for our Residents’ Services

Donna Barkley Bonded Notary Public 863-232-9837 $10.00 per signing

Well maybe I can help. I was a plumber by trade for nearly 40 years and ended my career as a Building and Plumbing Inspector for the state of Illinois.

If you have a question about plumbing or electric, feel free to give me a call. I am not able to physically do the work but I can guide and advise you in the right direction before you spend your money.

Fabulous Skin Care All the colors you love – Mary Kay Products Clarice Klepadlo Independent Beauty Consultant 52 Sargent Street 363-438-2309 or 315-271-9702 CATALOGES AVAILABLE IN CLUBLUHOUSE ALWAYS A 20% DISCOUNT

This is your resident page. If you have a service, talent, or skill you would like to share or provide please contact Joyce Middleton or myself to have it displayed on this page.

LHV Residents Corner SHELLY'S CLEANING SERVICE I am a resident in Lake Hammock Village. I take pride in my work.

Call or drop me an email or just stop by my house and we can schedule an appointment. shelly.shaffer81@yahoo.com 910-624-8925 58 Sargent St.

* I bring my own supplies and vacuum.

Handy Man at your Service Jerry Sibila Cell Phone: 910-876-7221 No job too small!! Give me a call and we can discuss what you need done. OR stop by my house and see what we’ve done inside.

58 Sargent Street Floors – Plumbing – Ceiling Fans – Painting – Landscaping – Household Repairs – ETC.

A Place for our Residents’ Services

Driver Ron Smith 187 Glen Este Blvd.

407-319-6698 Now you can GO!! any place, any time I will drive you. I will use my car or your car.

I am a safe driver and reliable.

Household Handy Man Bruce Lemay 863-353-1108 33 Silver Crest Dr. General maintenance and home repair. No job to small, call or stop by for estimate

SUNCREST SALES CORPORATION At Lake Hammock Village 36106 U.S. Highway 27 Haines City, Florida (863) 421-5764 or (866) 741-1239 www.lakehammock.com Email: phil@lakehammock.com

Lake Hammock Village Residents – Bring us a buying customer on any resale and receive $100.00. Receive $400 if they purchase a new home or build a new home.

Office Hours

Monday thru Friday * 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Saturday * 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Sunday by Appointment Closed Holidays

Sales Staff

Phil Nespeca * Cell (863) 307-9686

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