2017 08 1 lake hammock village newsletter

Gator Tales AUGUST 2017 SmithLake Hammock Village

“The Park with A Heart”

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

Board of Directors Joyce Wright President (2018) (224)545-4846

Joyce Middleton

Vice President (2018) (863) 353-5477

Maria Combs Secretary (2019) (863) 438-6643

Richard Gould Treasurer (2019) (863) 422-5902 Clark Smith Director (2018) (863) 438- 6929 Art Stanley Director (2019) (863) 353-2690 Calvin Maluchnick Director (2019) (814) 279-9966

AUGUST 6TH, 2017

Committee Chairs Activities Maria Combs 863-438-6643 Joanne Marko – 863-438-5011 Gator Tales Joice Smith 863-438-6929

AUGUST 8TH, 2017

Sunshine Carol Gould (863)422-5902 Welcome Maria Combs (863)438-6643 Marilyn Smith (863)421-1018 Memorials Dona Rawson – (863)547-9326 Debbie Bialecki- (863)422-8296

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

Editor: Joice

A message from the President….

Dear Friends and Neighbors, As we head into August, the third month of summer, we are to see the end of the “dog days of summer” . The “dog days of summer” are the hottest and muggist days from July 3rd to August 11th. But, for those of us in Florida, we see no real end to the hot and muggy days in the near future. We continue to go to the beach, go on vacation, and have grandchildren visit.

On July 4th, we had a great 4th party provided by Manager, Phil Nespeca and the owners of LHV. The food was great and all had a good time visiting with friends and neighbors. Thank you to management, owners, and all their helpers.

In January 2018, three members of the Board terms come to an end.

Thus, the Nominating Committee will be looking for candidates to run for the Board. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Maria Combs, Committee Head.

Our fall will begin with the NFL season opener on September 7, at 8 PM. Come and wear your team colors. There will be pizza and snacks. Bring your own drinks. Sign up sheet is in the clubhouse. There are many more activities planned for the coming months. If you have new ideas or willing to host an event, please attend the Activities Meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of the month.

We hope all are enjoying their summer with family and friends. As each of you begin to travel back to LHV, please travel safely, because your home and friends at LHV are awaiting for your safe return. Continue to have a safe and great summer with friends and family.

Joyce

4TH OF JULY AT AT LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE

Dining by the Book Thursday, August 10th Carpool 4:30 pm Marilyn Smith 421-1018 All Star Grill 94 Maxcy Plaza Circle, Haines City Meet at clubhouse 4:30pm.

(Deadline to sign up to attend is three days before the event).

Activities Meeting Tuesday, August 15th 2:00pm – Clubhouse 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 September activities. We enjoy having new ideas to explore.

Ladies Lunch Wednesday, August 16th Carpool 11:30 am Pat Bergstrom 740-624-6903 Randy’s Family Restaurant 106 Ave. I, SE, Winter Haven Meet at Clubhouse at 11:30 am (Deadline to sign up to attend is three days before the event).

Birthday/Anniversary Celebration Sunday, August 20th 6:30 PM - Clubhouse Dona Rawson 547-9326 & Joanne Marko 438-5011 Come celebrate August birthdays and anniversaries.

Hostesses for August will be Marge Love and Dona Rawson

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

Margaret Conley (353-7640) Norby’s Lake Wales (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: Pat Bergstrom – 740-624-6903 Park Breakfast: Maria Combs 438-6643 / Karen Wilson 434-248-6431 Memorial: Dona Rawson – 863-547-9326 Debbie Bialecki – 863-422-8296

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 Andy & Nancy Belski Richard & Marion Spiegel

BINGO

ANNIVERSARIES nd

2 3rd 3rd 3rd 4th 5th 8th 9th 12th 13th 16th 18th 26th

David & Phyllis Lennox – 9 yrs.

Rick & Debbie Bialecki – 43 yrs.

Jim & Joyce Middleton – 16 yrs.

Jack & Margaret Conley Hacy & Joyce Wright Chuck & Bee Koenig – 23 yrs.

Art & Wanda Stanley Chuck & Marileigh Osborne KZ & Sharon Bowden – 34 yrs.

Phillip & Sharon Greenfield – 47 yrs.

Gary & Debbie Hinrichs – 53 yrs.

Bob & Donna Odgers- 13 yrs.

David & Gloria Bitner

(If we have missed your anniversary, please let us know) BIRTHDAYS st 1 KZ Bowden 2nd Debbie Hinrichs 3rd Janet Karem rd 3 Lillian Loy 6th Jonnie Alms 6th Jim Fischer th 6 Bee Koening 8th Susan Huber th 9 Elaine Rockwell 10th Margaret Rice 11th Donna Hunt th 12 Joanne Marko 14th Debbie Stamp 16th Gail Seal th 19 Richard Spiegel 22nd Jeff Hunt 23rd Kathleen Arsenault rd 23 Joan Brake 26th Linda Martin 27th Clarice Klepadlo th 28 Ron Smith 30th Becky Scott st 31 David Alms 31st Donna Larmon

(If we have missed your birthday please let know)

CONCESSIONS JOIN US FOR DINNER EVERY WEDNESDAY BEGINNING SERVICE AT 4:30 PM Every Wednesday: Hot Dogs (Sauerkraut & Chili), Desserts, Popcorn, Chips, Candy, Soda, and Water.

Specialty Sandwich Schedule for August: August 2-Hamburgers August 9-Ham Barbecue August 16-Brats August 23-Italian Sausage August 30-Sloppy Joes

ATTENDANCE AT HOA MEETINGS From: Joyce Wright Last year we implemented signing in at the regular monthly HOA meetings. These sign in sheets will be on a table as you enter the club house. The sheets are by lot number and each lot has two lines for sign in. So, if two residents from the same home attend, they sign in on a separate line under their lot number. Example, Sept Oct Nov 176 HW JW 177

Thank you for helping us to keep an accurate attendance of our HOA meetings.

Get Well/Sympathy Sharon Bowden-Home Tim Stump – Home Hacy Wright - Home Roger Martell – Former Resident Nyla Sharp George & Pat Robertson – Thinking of you Joan Butler & Family – Sympathy (loss of Jerry Butler) Bruce Love – Loss of sister

NEW NAME BADGES & BOXES

A huge thank you to Jack Conley for making the new boxes to hold the new name badges. Also, thank you to Marilyn Smith and Jerry Growden for adding the “finishing touches” to the boxes, and Maria Combs for printing the name badges and “stuffing” the badges.

We would like all residents, old and new, to wear them at all events, so we can get to know each other. The first time you wear your name badge, please check for the correct name that you go by, i.e. Jack instead of John, and that the spelling is correct.

If any changes are needed to be made, please contact Maria Combs. Also, after each time you wear your badge, please return it to the appropriate slot in the box.

Thank You Joyce Wright THANK YOU! FROM: JOYCE WRIGHT Our Community Bulletin Board has a new look. All activities have been updated and has new lettering. A huge thank you to Richard and Marian Spiegel for their time and hard work.

Thank You The work on the swimming pool has been completed. A thank you to our manager, Phil Nespeca and the owners for having the repairs done.

With the summer heat, many are enjoying time in the pool and meeting friends and neighbors.

Book Club Dona Rawson/Millie Currey The second meeting of the Book Club was held on June 29th. The next meeting will be July 27th. The last meeting will be August 31st, at 1:00 pm at LHV Clubhouse.

“The Pianoraft” Author: Sara Alexi, published January 26, 2017 (*Google Pianoraft for images) A three months journey along Brittan’s river system in which a young man evicted from his apartment becomes determined to deliver his exroommate/girlfriend’s upright piano to her in London.

His only means of transport and shelter is a pontoon boat.

Our club members reported the story was slow for them and somewhat confused. Some reported feeling the ending was unsettled. Others saw the main character finally maturing into an authentic artist.

Some felt they could have passed on this read, while others saw the piano as a mechanical devise that proved the main character with a dependable focus. He carried baggage from past experiences and was coping with new loss of his human companion.

Sara Alexi has written 19 other novels which depict characters who all cross the Greek island setting. “The Housekeeper” is a good example.

Book for July “All the Light we Cannot See” Author: Anthony Doerr 2014 Pulitzer Winner Contact Millie Currey 315-854-6248, or Dona Rawson at 863-547-9326 to get information on August selection.

Lake Hammock Village Homeowners Association for several years, having served as President and currently, as Treasurer. In addition to his participation in the LHVHOA Bingo program, Richard is also a major participant and planner in our yard sale and our annual Christmas golf cart decorating contest and parade.

Richard and Carol have been married 52 years and have 2 kids, a boy and a girl. They also have 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Photo by: Sharon Bowden Richard and Carol Gould Richard and Carol moved to Lake Hammock Village in 2004, along with Carol's mother, Jennie. Prior to moving to Florida, they had owned a timeshare and spent their vacations in Florida for years. Carol and Jennie moved down first, as Richard, who was working with the Sheriff's Department in Michigan, wanted to stay behind and work an additional two years before retiring. Ultimately, he retired from them with 19 years on the job as an Energy Dispatcher and Jail Officer.

Carol completed 28 years, working in retail and general merchandising, with Glen's Market in Michigan. Following the move to Florida, Carol went to work for Walmart for 5 years (it was during this time that Jennie passed away).

Richard, when he got to Florida, worked for the old Cypress Gardens Water Park, Lowe's (in the plumbing department) and finally, for Disney (bus driver).

Currently, Carol and Richard are the hosts of Bingo every Wednesday night and have worked to develop it into the success it is today. Richard, in fact, is the one who has proven instrumental in locating and successfully implementing the current Bingo program being used. In addition to being actively involved in Bingo, Carol is also responsible for the Sunshine Committee, sending out “Get Well” and “Sympathy” cards to our friends and neighbors as needed.

Richard has been actively involved with the

Richard and Carol can often be found on their golf cart with their little dog, “Lindsay”, riding out to the lake.

Submitted by: Marian Spiegel

August, the eighth month of the year & the sixth month of the Roman calendar. The Romans called the month Sextilis, which means sixth.

Eight years before Jesus was born the name of the month was changed to August in honor of the Roman Emperor Augustus Caesar, because many important events in his life happened around that time of year.

August has two birthstones: peridot and sardonyx. Peridot is among the oldest known gemstones and is green in color. Sardonyx, which is lesser-known, is a white- and brownbanded gemstone once believed to have mystical powers.

The official flower for August is the gladiolus.

These vertical-growing flowers were named from the Latin "gladius," meaning a sword.

Fans of Elvis Presley mourn each Aug. 16th, the day the famed singer died in 1977.

On Aug. 24th in 79 A.D., the volcano Mount Vesuvius erupted, destroying the city of Pompeii and others.

People born in August fall under the sun zodiac signs of Leo and Virgo. Leos are known to be dramatic, creative and outgoing.

Virgos have acute attention to detail and are the people most likely to dedicate themselves to serving. They also are loyal, hardworking and analytical.

On Aug. 21, 1911, the Mona Lisa was stolen from the Louvre Gallery and not recovered for two years.

Although civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr., is honored in January, when he was born, he is best known for his famed "I have a dream" speech, which was given on Aug. 28, 1963.

Some famous people born in August include Martha Stewart, Martin Sheen, Jeff Gordon, Deion Sanders and Halle Berry.

The month of August is often referred to as the "dog days of summer" but not because of pet pooches. It has to do with the star Sirius, also known as the dog star, which rose at the same time as sunrise during the month of August in ancient Roman times.

Exploring Florida Wildlife......

Recently, while traveling along the main road to the lake in our golf cart, I noticed a freshly disturbed area of dirt in the middle of the path. As I got closer, I discovered a turtle had burrowed itself into the ground, leaving its shell even with the road surface. This turtle, unlike your regularly seen gopher tortoise had a very soft shell and an extremely pointed, snorkel like snout.

This turtle was identified as Apalone Ferox or more commonly, the Florida softshell turtle.

Males range in size from 6-11 inches while females range in size from 11-24 inches (the one we found was definitely a female). They are usually dark brown or gray in color.

The diet of this turtle consist of snails and small fish, but occasionally a small heron.

Ranging throughout Florida, southern Georgia and southeastern South Carolina, the Florida softshell turtle can be found in lakes, streams, canals, and roadside ditches. Of all the softshell turtles this is the one that is most likely to be found in a lake.

This turtle is quite abundant and although rarely seen, is not an endangered species, and, in fact, in some locales is sought for food.

Submitted by: Clark Smith Reference: Webb, Robert G. 1973. Trionyx ferox (Schneider) Florida softshell turtle. Catalogue of American Amphibians and Reptiles. 138.

Please take a moment to remember the family of Miosotis Familia, who was ambushed while sitting in her patrol car on July 5th, 2017.

New York and our country has lost another HERO.

Far off the beaten path, on Scenic Hwy 17, in the sleepy little hamlet of Babson Park, lies a relatively unknown restaurant known as “The Crooked Bass Bar and Grill”. Don't, however, let the Bar and Grill portion of the name fool you. Yes, they do have a quaint little bar, but the real goal here is quality food, especially seafood, at reasonable prices. While we were there for lunch, we were told that dinner time can be quite busy. In fact, on Friday and Saturday evenings, reservations are suggested. Lunch time, on the other hand, is relatively slow, although it is suggested that large groups should call ahead so as to allow the restaurant to prepare for seating. On our visit, we were met by the server who promptly seated us and was extremely friendly. I opted for the Chef's Salad while my wife chose a simple BLT. The food was prepared fresh, was tasty and plentiful. I must say, the Chef's Salad was excellent and in addition to the normal items you would expect to find on such a salad, it was also covered with bacon...quite tasty. For the two of us, the salad, the sandwich, and 2 iced teas, the bill was $21.08.

The restaurant is owned by a husband and wife team who have tastily decorated it with a “fishing” theme. From what I've been told from folks who have eaten dinner here (this is how I found out about the place), the seafood is excellent. The restaurant is extremely clean, the lunch prices are reasonable, although dinner prices seem to fall into the moderate range.

The restaurant is located at 1010 N Scenic Hwy 17, Babson Park. (863)589-5887 and is open from 11:00 AM- 2:00 AM. It is 16.7 miles from Lake Hammock Village along some beautiful country roads. I highly recommend a visit and we will be returning for dinner.

Article by: Clark Smith

FOOTBALL KICKOFF

PARTY SEPTEMBER 7 8:00 PM - end of game Club House

Featuring snacks and pizza Bring your own drinks!

Wear your favorite team jersey or colors!

Come, socialize and cheer on the beginning of the new football season.

Please sign up at the Club House, so we know how much pizza to order!

Thanks!

Calvin and Dawn

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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.

A Place for our Residents’ Services

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

shelly.shaffer81@yahoo.com 910-624-8925 58 Sargent St.

* I bring my own supplies and vacuum.

Handy Man at your Service

Donna Barkley Bonded Notary Public 863-232-9837

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.

$10.00 per signing

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

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.

A Place for our Residents’ Services

Fabulous Skin Care

Clarice Klepadlo Independent Beauty Consultant 52 Sargent Street 363-438-2309 or 315-271-5490 CATALOGES AVAILABLE IN CLUBLUHOUSE ALWAYS A 20% DISCOUNT

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.

Are you interested in moving towards a more Holistic approach to health and wellness? Are you wondering what the craze about essential oils is all about? I would love to share this information with you.

Please contact me at: Gloria Bitner, RN, BSN Wellness Advocate 160 Glen Este Ct. 989-992-6949 CATALOGS AND BUSINESS CARDS AVAILABLE IN CLUBHOUSE. 25% DISCOUNT.

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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

Tell Your Friends!!

NEW 2016 Model Homes New Models are Move In Ready The “Summer Breeze”

The “Magnolia”

Key Features: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Split Plan Furniture style block island in Kitchen Two bedrooms with Morning Room Custom Cabinets & Upgrade Appliance Package Expanded Master Bedroom Lifestyle 120 Sq. Ft. covered front porch Split floor plan

Key Features: Gourmet Kitchen 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Split Plan Great Room/Open Plan Custom Cabinets & Upgrade Appliance Package Very Large Bedrooms Glamorous Master Bath w/ 2 Sinks & Linen Cabinet Walk-in Closets

The “Zephyr 2”

The “Zephyr ”

Key Features: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Dining Room Custom Cabinets & Upgrade Appliance Package Oversized Master Suite w/Very Large Closet Glamorous Master Bath w/ 2 Sinks & Linen Cabinet Great For Entertaining

Key Features: 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths Dining Room Custom Cabinets & Upgrade Appliance Package Oversized Master Suite w/Very Large Closet Glamorous Master Bath w/ 2 Sinks & Linen Cabinet Great For Entertaining

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