Gator Tales June 2018
“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 Middleton President (2019) (330) 323-2247
Jerry Sibila Vice President (2019) (910) 876-7221
Norm Baczkiewicz Secretary (2019) (989) 889-9498
Richard Gould Treasurer (2019) (863) 422-5902
Pam Leland Director (2019) (207) 447-0890
Art Stanley Director (2019) (863)353-2690
June 17th,2018
Lee Emery Director (2019) (585) 330-6328
Committee Chairs Gator Tales Joice Smith 863-594-4840 Sunshine Carol Gould (863)422-5902 Welcome
Wishing everyone a wonderful summer
Maria Combs (863)438-6643 Marilyn Smith (863)421-1018 Memorials Dona Rawson – (863)547-9326 Debbie Bialecki – (863)422-8296
“Gator Tales” is available online at: http://floridacommunities. com/lake-hammock-newsletter.
Movie and Popcorn Night Monday, June 4th Clubhouse 7:00 Pm Sheryl Nykaza – 863-353-7609 Get out of the house and come down and enjoy an evening of fellowship and a good movie. BOOK CLUB Monday, June 11th Clubhouse 1:00 PM Millie Currey – 315-8546248 Dona Rawson – 316-200-1892 “Secrets of the Tulip Sisters” will be the book reviewed. Bring your lunch or snack. No food will be served. Hurricane Preparedness Mtg Tuesday, June 12th 7:00 PM Clubhouse Emergency Preparedness Committee Informative meeting as we enter the start of hurricane season. Dining by the Book Thursday, June 14th 4:30 pm - Clubhouse Marilyn Smith 863-421-1018 Gator’s Dockside – 601 Cagan Park Ave. Claremont, FL Carpool 4:30 at Clubhouse (Deadline to sign up three days before event)
Birthday/Anniversary Celebration Sunday, June 17th 6:30 p.m. Dona Rawson 547-9326 & Joanne Marko 438-5011 Come celebrate June birthdays and anniversaries.
Activities Meeting Tuesday, June 19th 2:00 PM 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 activities for June. We enjoy having new ideas to explore.
Ice Cream Social Tuesday, June 19th Clubhouse – 6:00 – 7:30 PM Sheryl Nykaza – 863-3537609 Please join us for some fellowship and some ice cream with all the toppings. A good way to get the summer started.
Ladies Lunch Wednesday, June 20th Clubhouse 11:30 am Ruby Tuesday, 5995 Cypress Garden Blvd., Winter Haven Pat Bergstrom 740-624-6903 Meet at Clubhouse @ 11:30 AM (Deadline to sign up is three days prior to the event)
Gizmos and Gadgets Saturday, June 23rd 2:00 – 4:00 pm – Clubhouse Dona Rawson – 547-9326 BYO favorite beverage Cups, ice and chips will be provided Please sign up in clubhouse
Early Bird Dining Tuesday, June 26th Carpool 4:30 p.m. Marilyn Smith (863)421-1018 Sizzling Grill, Lake Wales Meet @ Clubhouse 4:30 to carpool (Deadline to sign up is three days prior to event)
DAY TRIPS, EVENTS OUTSIDE THE PARK SUBMITTED BY: MARILYN SMITH
READ LIST FOR BOOK CLUB 2018 Millie Currey and Dona Rawson
In the good old summertime, there’s more to do than you think.
June – “Secrets of the Tulip Sisters” July – “A Tree Grows in Brooklyn” August – Non-Fiction – “The Zookeeper’s Wife”
Check the notices at the clubhouse for listings of exhibits, events and day trips.
Book Club meets on the second Monday of each month at the Clubhouse
Any questions about day trips call Marilyn (863) 421-1018 or Joanne (863) 438-7105 BIRTHDAYS
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 Activities: Maria Combs 438-6643 Birthdays/Anniversaries: Joanne Marko 438-5011 Breakfast Out: Marge Love (815)978-7427 Bus Trips: Joanne Marko 438-5011 Early Bird Dinner: Marilyn Smith 421-1018 Dining by the Book: Marilyn Smith 421-1018 Ladies’ Lunches: Pat Bergstrom – 740-624-6903 Breakfast: Maria Combs 438-6643 / Karen Wilson (434) 248-6431 Memorial: Dona Rawson – 863-547-9326 Debbie Bielecki – 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 863-594-4840 smithjoice89@yahoo.com Judy Page – Proof reader Dona Rawson – Proof reader Andy & Nancy Belski Richard & Marion Spiegel
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Gary Butcher Bob Oders Bill Pickard Sally Phillips Herman Biba Luther Dickerson Blevins Hensley Joice Smith Kay Kluxdal Rich Bialecki Doris Palte Bud Nelson Paul Chadwick June Gratz Robert Torpey Bruce Lemay Bill Klepadlo
ANNIVERSARIES 1st 3rd 8th 9th 16th 17th 18th 18th 28th 28th
Bob & Kathy Dull John & Jeannine Miller – 28 yrs. Matt & Margaret Rice – 28 yrs. David & Dona Rawson – 45 yrs. Norm & Joan Brake – 45 yrs. Bud & Charlene Nelson – 40 yrs. Blevins & Wanda Hensley Gary & Debra DeVore – 36 yrs. Chuck & Kay Kluxdal – 5 yrs. Dan & Kathy Deuel – 36 yrs.
(IF WE HAVE FORGOTTEN YOUR BIRTHDAY OR ANNIVERSARY PLEASE LET US KNOW.)
THANK YOU
I would like to thank the kind people that put my newspaper at my door every day. I know that Marileigh Osborn is one of those people and I have been told that Pete Evans also does it. I so appreciate it and my knees definitely do. Thank you so much Betsy Kuntz-Harwick THANK YOU I would like to take this time to welcome Bee Koenig to the Bingo staff. Thank you for stepping up to help. Thank you Carol Gould
GET WELL & SYMPATHY John Stamps – Hospital/Home Joyce Middleton – Surgery/Home Renee DeJane – Loss of Husband Herman & Jane Biba – Loss of Daughter- in -law
GOLF CART ISSUES
Hi Everyone, I am wondering if any of our residents provides help with golf cart issues? I have had a couple of outside people look at things and my experiences have not been positive. We do not have any major problems, just some minor things that should be addressed. Of course this would be a paid service. I would feel much better with someone from LHV who I can trust. Thanks. Dave Graham 122 Silver crest Drive (863) 353-7989 davemg1@outlook.com
HOW OLD ARE YOU
HOA Forms Emergency Preparedness Committee By Joyce Middleton, President, HOA After Hurricane Irma last year, the LHV Homeowners Association (HOA) began to discuss the need for overall coordination and planning for future emergencies such as hurricanes, floods, fires, etc. Due to the extraordinary efforts of many people at LHV we all survived and some of us rebuilt. We are very thankful that there were no serious injuries. During the time of crisis many of us drew upon our experiences and the vast amount of resources available from organizations in Polk County. Some stayed during the storm. Some went to a shelter. Some left the area. Preparation for the storm was an individual matter. However, there was great assistance and help from neighbors and friends. Many of our snowbirds watched from afar and kept their fingers crossed. Many of them had assistance from people watching their homes. Overall, there was no central coordination. Everyone was on his or her own, with help if needed. The HOA believes that we should be involved in helping to coordinate planning for hurricanes and other events. I am pleased that earlier this year the HOA decided to form an Emergency Preparedness Committee (EPC). This committee has two major goals: 1. Planning for the current hurricane season, June to November 2018. 2. Long term planning for future events. The committee has begun meeting. The group is in the process of gathering information to be distributed to all our residents. As part of the planning process the HOA will identify residents with special needs. We plan to offer assistance to everyone during this process. In order to present information and recommendations for residents during this hurricane season A Special Meeting of the HOA has been scheduled for Tuesday, June 12th at 7:00PM at the clubhouse. We hope all of you will attend. If you cannot attend or need assistance in any way, please contact one of the committee members listed below: • • • • • • •
Art Stanley David Hurr Lori Johnson Wayne Saunders David Rawson Jerry Sibila Dave Graham
There is a tremendous amount of work to do and the committee is looking for volunteers for many different things, from checking on people, helping people pack for evacuation, choosing a shelter, helping put up storm windows, etc. This will be covered in greater detail at the meeting of June 12th. LHV is a family of sorts, sharing a community, friends, and a wonderful lifestyle. We want to help make life better for everyone along with insuring that each and every one of us is prepared and safe during any emergency event.
ALL RESIDENTS: PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE PET GUIDELINES, ANYONE NEEDING A COPY OF THESE CAN COME BY THE OFFICE
PET GUIDELINES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2007 A.
Pets (except agriculture or wild animals, exotic creatures such as iguanas, snakes, ferrets etc.) are permitted in the community with prior written permission of the management.
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A maximum of two INSIDE pets of small size, weighing less than 40 pounds at maturity, and a true household pet, are permitted. Dogs (except certain aggressive breeds of dogs including but not limited to Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherds, Rottweilers, Chows and Pit Bulls or any mix thereof), domestic cats, and birds are among the list of acceptable pets. As such, written approval from management must be obtained as to any pet that is to reside in the community, and such approval must be obtained prior to the time the pet is actually brought into the community. Approval shall be in the sole discretion of management and may be revoked in the event their behavior becomes a nuisance to neighboring residents.
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Sustained barking, howling, singing or other noises which is audible outside the home by any pet for three minutes or more at any time of the day or night constitutes unacceptable pet behavior.
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Immunization and licensing in compliance with the County Animal Control Ordinance must be current and maintained current, in order to obtain approval by management for pets residence in the community. Evidence of such immunization and licensing must be on file with management before a pet may be brought into the community. Applicants for residence in the community and homeowners now in the community who wish to acquire a pet must provide evidence of such immunization and licensing to management before bringing the pet into the community.
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Dog owners may be required to demonstrate full control of their dog(s) and its acceptable behavior. Evidence of formal obedience training by organizations operation to American Kennel Club standards, or equivalent, while not required, will be favorable considered. Any pet, which in the sole judgement of management threatens the health, safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment of the community by other residents, must be removed from the community.
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Pets must be kept inside the home except when taken outdoors on a leash (cats included) for reasonable outdoor exercise periods. For this purpose, pets may be walked on the resident’s lot or in the common areas of the community. When outside the confines of the home, all droppings must be immediately removed by the resident. In no event may a pet be permitted to trespass on another resident’s homesite. Pets shall not, under any circumstances. At any time, be caged, fenced, tied or otherwise left restrained outside the owner’s home.
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Residents are responsible for any injury to other residents, guests, vendors, or community personnel caused by their pets, their guest’s pets, or their temporary visitors pets, as well as any and all damage to either community property or the property of other residents.
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Management will monitor pet owners’ compliance with all of the foregoing guidelines and will investigate any and all written complaints concerning pets from any neighboring resident. When pet owners are determined by management to be out of compliance, the pet owner will immediately be given written notice of such notcompliance, in accordance with Chapter 723, Florida Statutes, which may lead to removal of the pet or eviction for non-compliance under these statutes.
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Existing pets (including those that do not meet the above requirements) shall be considered grandfathered provided they are registered by their owner and evidence of immunization and licensing is provided by not later than January 1, 2007
POLK COUNTY ALERT Submitted by: Joyce Middleton
Polk County Sheriff’s office wants the public to be aware of numerous reports received on Distraction Burglaries throughout our area and ask you to share this information with family and friends. Distraction Burglaries involve fake service providers who arrive unexpectedly to your front door to provide you a service. These folks will pose as tree-trimmers, roofers, landscapers, driveway pavers, salespersons or even claim to be from the utility company all to lure elderly victims outside of their homes to discuss fabricated offers. Once outside, their accomplices sneak inside your residence unnoticed, to steal your valuables. They are skilled pitchmen who often utilize a walkie-talkie or cellular phone to stay in contact with each other. They may also have ID’s badges and business cards in attempt to legitimize their scam. Should you encounter a suspicious person attempting to solicit unwanted services at your home, we urge you to contact law enforcement immediately!! Call Polk County Sheriff Office @ 863298-6200. Call: 863-298-6200, if you feel uncomfortable with a stranger at your front door offering services you do not want. Call us to check it out for you. However, if you feel threaten or scared, call 911. Homeowners are not obliged to invite solicitors inside their residence or to leave their home unattended. By being aware of unexpected visitors will help reduce crime.
WHEN: JUNE 4TH, 2018 TIME: 7:00PM WHERE: LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE CLUBHOUSE HOSTED BY: SHERYL NYKAZA B
MOVIE THIS MONTH: HIDDEN FIGURES Starting in June, we will be having Movie and Popcorn night the first Tuesday of each month during the summer. Please join us each month for a movie and popcorn. Bring you own beverage and we will provide the popcorn.
WHEN: JUNE 19TH WHERE: LAKE HAMMOCK CLUBHOUSE TIME: 7:00 PM SIGN UP SHEET IN CLUBHOUSE
STARTING IN JUNE THERE WILL BE AN ICE CREAM SOCIAL ON THE 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH DURING THE SUMMER. COME AND ENJOY THE FELLOWSHIP WITH YOUR NEIGHBORS AND FRIENDS. THERE WILL BE ICE CREAM WITH ALL THE TOPPINGS.
GIZMOS AND GADGETS SATURDAY, JUNE 23RD 2:00 – 4:00 PM LHV CLUBHOUSE HOSTED BY: Dave and Dona Rawson
BYO YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGE (Cups, Ice and Chips will be provided) Please sign up in clubhouse
Come celebrate the:
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4 of July Where: Lake Hammock Village Clubhouse When: Wednesday, July 4, 2018 Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM HOSTED BY: LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE MANAGEMENT
Featuring: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Cake and Ice Cream. Sodas, Water, Beer and Wine will be provided.
MUSIC PROVIDED BY: FLORIDA RICK WAS HERE BACK IN 2016. COME AND JOIN IN THE FUN AND BE PART OF THE BAND A SIGNUP SHEET WILL BE POSTED IN THE CLUBHOUSE ON JUNE 4TH UNTIL THE 25TH OF JUNE. PLEASE BE SURE AND SIGN UP DURING THIS TIME SO THAT WE CAN HAVE AN ACCURATE COUNT OF THOSE ATTENDING.
LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE FISHING PICTURES SUBMITTED BY: BILL DAVIDSON
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.
A Place for our Residents’ Services FABULOUS SKIN CARE Clarice Klepadlo Independent Beauty Consultant 52 Sargent St. 363-438-2309 or 315-271-9702 CATALOGES AVAILABLE IN CLUBHOUSE ALWAYS A 20% DISCOUNT THIS RESIDENT IS SEASONAL
* I bring my own supplies and vacuum.
Household Handy Man Handy Man at your Service Jerry Sibila
Bruce Lemay 863-353-1108 33 Silver Crest Dr.
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.
General maintenance and home repair. No job to small, call or stop by for estimate
WREATHS BY BARB I have a few wreaths on hand at my home for sale to choose from or I can custom make one for you for the upcoming season. Give me a call and we can set up a time to look at what I have or stop by #162 Glen Este Ct. My phone number is 863-866.9121 Barb Waybill
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 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:
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.
Gloria Bitner, RN, BSN Wellness Advocate 160 Glen Este Ct.
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.
DO YOU WANT TO LEARN HOW TO CLEAN YOUR WHOLE HOUSE WITHOUT CHEMICALS?
CALL DONNA BARKLEY @ 863-232-9837 OR JIM BARKLEY @ 863-242-9798 INDEPENDENT SALES CONSULTANTS “Improving quality of life by radically reducing chemicals in our homes” donnabarkley@aol.com
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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
Brown Insurance Group Complete Retirement Services Annuities, Life Insurance, 401 and IRA Roll overs, and Medicare Plans 863-651-7784 David Brown Independent Agent Dbrown0115@gmail.com
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10% discount for Lake Hammock Residents
CHARLOTTE C. STONE Estate Planning Elder Law Probate
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UNTIL OCTOBER 2018 EXCEPT FOR RACHELJOY'S BIRTHDAY IN JULY. HOSTED BY SANDY BLACKMAN
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Wednesday
THERE WILL BE NO MORE CRAFTS
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