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Lake Hammock Village

Homeowners Association

Board of Directors 2012

Officers and Directors

President: David Lennox 2012*

Vice Pres.: Richard Gould 2012*

Secretary: Doreen Hughey 2013*

Treasurer: Pete Evans 2013*

Director: Tammy Anthis 2012*

Director: Barb Cowles 2013*

Director: Jim Fitch 2012*

Director: Bob Marotti 2013*

*Denotes term ends at the end of the noted year

Committee Chairs

Activities: Marilyn Smith 421-1018

Gator Tales: Tammy Anthis 353-1959

Phone Squad: Jane Biba 422-6531

Prayer Chain Cathy Strohmaier 419-2699

Sunshine: Kay Levinson 422-8543

Welcome: Marilyn Smith 421-1018

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

March 2012

Unofficial Newsletter of Lake Hammock Village

Tammy Anthis, Editor

The Unofficial Newsletter of Lake Hammock Village

Tammy Anthis, Editor

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March is a month of opposing forces. It's warm enough for rain one day and cold enough

for snow the next ~ but this can be laughed off in the face of brighter days ahead. The

sight of the first crocus is cause for celebration! March is an ideal time to reflect on the

opposing facets of ourselves. For instance, why do we sometimes give freely and other

times seem a bit stingy? Or why do we sometimes face a situation with a sunny disposition

while at other times we have a gloomy outlook? March is a two-faced month, and it invites

us to examine our two natures as well.

For the month of March, the traditional birthstones are aquamarine and bloodstone.

Aquamarine is believed to be a soothing stone which can quell fears, protect, provide

foresight, courage, and happiness. As a healing stone, it is said to be effective as a

treatment for anxiety and in the Middle Ages it was thought to reduce the effect of

poisons. Bloodstone represents fortitude and strength and is believed to attract

abundance and wealth. The flower for March is the daffodil, representing rebirth since it

is one of the first flowers of spring.

Special Days March has no national holidays, but there are several important state and religious

holidays. Nebraskans celebrate the admission of their state to the Union on March 1st.

Texas celebrates March 2nd as the anniversary of its independence from Mexico. On

March 4th, the people of Pennsylvania commemorate the granting of the state's charter to

William Penn in 1681. The Irish celebrate March 17th as the feast day of St. Patrick. In

Maryland, March 25th is set apart for a celebration of the arrival of the first Maryland

colonists in 1634. The Jewish festival of Purim usually occurs in March. It is held on the

day corresponding to the 14th day of Adar on the Hebrew calendar.

May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow

May trouble avoid you wherever you go.

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MANAGERS REPORT

Thank you to our residents with dogs........No complaints! Now a few of our residents with ‘cats’ need to be reminded that our Rules and Regulations regarding pets apply to you as well....cats are not allowed to run around the

park without being on a leash outside of your home. I have received many complaints about ‘resident’ cats roaming around our park. Please bring your cat inside and do not let them roam the park. Thank you.

The front entrance ‘Rendezvous’ area is now finished and available to all residents for your enjoyment. Thank You to Bill and Leon for their labor and design of our ‘Rendezvous’ area. Another Thank You to Ron and Barb Cowles for their donation of the Pelican Waterfall. The lemon tree is producing lemons this year...pick and enjoy. The Florida Peach and Tangelo tree hopefully will start producing for us next year.

Be sure to attend the ‘Lake Hammock Village Health & Wellness Fair, at the clubhouse on Thursday, March 8th * 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Free lunch & health screens and various health professionals and services will have tables set up with lots of information and resources for us. Door prizes! Flyer on another page of this newsletter.

Allan, our ‘knife sharpener’ man, apologizes for missing February. He was in a minor car accident and was unable to be here for his scheduled day. He will be here again on Monday, March 5th and Monday, April 2nd.

Renee`

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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

WOW! I am getting excited about the happenings at Lake Hammock Village. A big

thank you has to go out to Jerry Butler for offering to co-ordinate the Easter (Golf Cart)

parade on April 7th. And the HOA Board has offered to follow the parade with a lakeside

cook-out. Come out and join the parade and everyone should come to the free cook-out

after!

I have challenged the residents to help out with activities over the next several months

and planning should start now. How about a Memorial Day activity and a 4th of July*

activity? The pool party last year was a huge success, how about a repeat? A Labor

Day party, a Welcome Back dance or other great ideas should also be considered.

Now, perhaps we need to ask each street to host an activity (paid for by the HOA) or,

have a state or group of states host an activity. I’ll speak to the residents from Canada

but that activity will have to wait until we return next winter.

I’m looking forward to residents bringing ideas by the March or at least the April Board

meeting. We need groups of leaders and great ideas.

Speaking of marking your calendar – keep Tuesday, April 3rd open for the “Share Your

Hobby” at the clubhouse. And we need help to make the March 24th Yard Sale another

huge success.

p.s. I’m considering a fish fry on Sunday, March 18th (cost $5.00). I have at least 3

residents ready to help. The sign-up sheet is at the clubhouse. If enough people sign up

we will make it happen.

And, let’s all remember ……..

Retirement is a journey not a destination.

And a journey should be fun with lots of activity.

*On July 1st we’ll be having a big Canada Day Party at our home on Stoney Lake.

You are all invited. If you all come, sleeping quarters may be tight. Or stay here,

celebrate your great holiday on the 4th and email me pictures.

David Lennox

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LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE HOMEOWNER’S ASSOC.

MONTHLY GENERAL MEETING

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

ATTENDANCE: 8 members present

A. CALL TO ORDER: President called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM followed by the

Salute to the flag.

B. ANNOUCEMENT: President announced an increase to the Board to 8 members. Two

new members were introduced.

C. SPECIAL REQUEST: Manager had some visitors coming. The Haines City Police

Dept. was to stop by and introduce a few new officers to the residents but they were

held up with keeping our community safe and could not appear.

D. PREVIOUS MINUTES: President reported that the Annual Meeting minutes were

posted.

E. TREASURER’S REPORT: As of January 31, 2012 the Checking acct. balance was

$4,482.89 and the Savings acct. balance was $12,025.93. Motion to accept, Second .

Carried

F. OFFICERS REPORT

1. Front Gate: President explained that a committee was formed within the Board.

They are going to research the pros and cons as to having the front gate open or

closed during the daytime hours, then report back to the Board for further

evaluation.

2. Memorial Tree: A resident’s idea was brought to the Board’s attention. A Memorial

Tree located at the front gate’s new patio area would be nice to acknowledge the

passing of former residents. There would also be a plaque. This would be

accomplished by the help of donations from the residents. They can be given to the

Board Members or Sally Phillips.

3. No Alcohol provided by the HOA: This will have further discussion by the Board.

4. No Outside Charity when HOA funds are used for activity: This will have further

discussion by the Board.

5. Reserve Fund: This will be in reference to replacing items like a copier and a

BBQ grill. This will be discussed at the Board meeting.

G. MANAGER’S REPORT: There will be a Day Patrol Meeting on February 24th

at 4:00

PM. We still have an issue with outside cats. Please keep your cat inside because if

outside, they could be trapped and go to the County Shelter.

H. COMMITTEE REPORT:

1. Welcome -- We have 2 new residents and details will be in the Gator Tales.

2. Activities -- An AARP Drivers Course will be on March 19th

at 8:30 AM. This is a 6

hour course.

3. FMO -- Be aware of Mobile Home Insurers that are not in good standings with the

FMO.

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I. OLD BUSINESS

1. Memorial Service -- March 11th

at 4:00 PM at the hall, refreshments will be

available. The deadline for pictures and names is March 3rd

. Our appreciation is

extended to a resident for coordinating the list for the Memorial Service and to

another resident for helping with the refreshments.

2. Yard Sale -- March 24th

from 8:00-12:00. Still needs various volunteers especially for

traffic control and taxis. Sign -up sheets for the bake sale and for those who intend to

hold a yard sale are posted in the clubhouse.

J. NEW BUSINESS

1. Easter Parade and Cook Out, April 7th

, details in the Gator Tales.

2. The Community Gospel Concert will perform at the clubhouse Palm Sunday, April 1st

at 6:00 PM.

3. Future Activities -- We need more ideas along with a possible Fish Fry on March 18th

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We have a lot of other holidays that we could celebrate. Get your ideas to a Board

member as soon as possible.

K. ADJOURNMENT: President adjourned meeting at 8:00 PM

Lake Hammock Village 151 GLEN ESTE BLVD and 157 GLEN ESTE COURT

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Sick List

Please keep these people in your thoughts and prayers:

Jerry Blake – Home Richard Browning – Home

May Cook – Palm Gardens Nursing Home Olive Craighton – Consulate Rehab

Gary Herring – Heart of Fl Irene LoBello – Southern Gardens

Connie Marion – Home Grace Mosher – Vienna Square

Georgiana Palmer – Home Doris Rockwell – Life Care

Perky Schmauder – Home Elsie Torpey – Home

If you know of anyone that is sick or in the hospital please let Kay Levinson

(422-8543) know so she can get a card to them.

In Memoriam

Our condolences to the family and friends of:

Gary & Geraldine Harrer in the loss of their son

Sue Pickard in the loss of her brother

Royce Smith - #14 Silvercrest passed away in Jan.

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A heartfelt thanks to all the Lake Hammock Village residents for

helping with all your plastic lids to benefit the American Cancer

Society! It is amazing and wonderful to have everyone help with

this wonderful cause. Thanks so very much! Mary Ann Donovan

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A warm thanks to Renee DeJane and the LHV Owners for the new pool cover. It really

helps make the water warmer on those chilly mornings. LHV Water Aerobic Ladies

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Thanks to all the LHV residents for your care and concern while Richard was in the

hospital. Richard & Florence Browning

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Important Information "Help, I've fallen and I can't get up!" Does this sound familiar or is something that may

happen to you or a loved one? The Haines City Fire Department will respond to calls

requesting assistance from uninjured individuals who have fallen and can't get up. Write

this telephone number in a place where you can find it when you need it - 863-421-3612.

Haines City Fire Department for uninjured fall assistance.

"The non-emergency number on the cover the LHV Resident Directory is incorrect. Please

correct that number on your directory to read 863-421-3612."

Lori Johnsen

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Thursday, March 1st – Activities planning for April (clubhouse) – 2 PM.

Friday, March 2nd - Ladies Lunch at Grape Expectations (5535 Cypress Gardens

Blvd. Winter Haven). Carpooling at noon from the clubhouse.

Monday, March 5th - “On Edge Mobile Knife Sharpening” will be in front of the

clubhouse – 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

Monday, March 5th - Dining by the Book ChamPino’s (6617 N Soctrum Loop Rd.,

Sandpiper Plaza, Lakeland). Carpooling from clubhouse 4:30 PM.

Tuesday, March 6th - HOA Board meeting at 7:00 PM

Thursday, March 8th - Health Fair – 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Sunday, March 11th – Memorial Service – 4 PM (clubhouse)

Tuesday, March 13th - HOA meeting 7 PM (clubhouse).

Wednesday, March 14th – Pot Luck Dinner (Irish Theme) – 6 PM (clubhouse). Please

bring a covered dish enough to serve at least 8 people and your own tableware.

Saturday, March 17th - Breakfast at R-Place Eatery (35523 U.S. HWY 27N).

Meet there at 8:15 AM.

Sunday, March 18th - Birthdays and Anniversaries celebration is at 6:30 PM

(clubhouse) followed by a movie at 7:00 PM.

Monday, March 19th – AARP Driving Safety Refresher Course – 8:30 AM

(clubhouse)

Tuesday, March 20th – Clubhouse reserved until 9 PM

Saturday, March 24th – All Park Yard Sale

Monday, March 27th - Early Bird Dining – Sonny’s (U.S. HWY 27, Haines City).

Carpool 4:30 PM from clubhouse.

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LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE

MEMORIAL SERVICE

4:00 PM on MARCH 11, 2012

A Memorial Service to honor those close family members and neighbors who have deceased

in the preceding years. Please notify Linda Martin of additional residents/close family

names by March 3rd. Please e-mail her at lmartin270@tampabay.rr.com or call her at 863-

422-1307.

If you wish to display a picture of your loved one on the Memorial Table please contact

Sally Phillips at teachde33845@yahoo.com or 863-422-1906 by March 3rd. Make sure your

loved ones name is on the front and the owners name on the back to make sure the

pictures get returned.

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Memorial Tree

If you would like to make a donation toward a memorial tree and plaque to be placed by the

new patio by the front gate to remember residents and loved ones who have passed, please

contact David Lennox (117 Silvercrest), Renee DeJane (office), or Sally Phillips (35

Sargent). Cash or Checks (made out to LHV HOA) would be appreciated.

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Memorial Service Refreshments

If you can help bake cookies for this event please sign up at

the clubhouse. Any questions please contact Kathy/Dan

Deuel (422-4851)

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LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE SPRING YARD SALE

It’s coming. Get ready. Saturday, March 24th from 8:00 – 12:00.

Yard Sale Co-ordinators Phyllis Lennox (353-3122) and Mary Morin (353-

1023) with the guidance of Donna Hunt (419-9230), respectfully request that you

consider volunteering to make the Yard Sale another success.

We need help with food sales (coffee & donuts, baking, hot dogs), taxi drivers and traffic

control.

Once again we call upon all the fabulous Lake Hammock Village bakers to make the

bake sale successful. Please bring bake sale goods to the Clubhouse by 4:00, Friday

March 23. The Bake Sale is open to residents on Friday night from 6:30 – 7:30p.m.

The cost is $3.00 per carport to hold a yard sale. Donna and Herb Hunt will be around

to collect the fee on Friday, March 23rd.

At the conclusion of the Yard Sale, Lighthouse Ministries will collect any leftover items

you wish to donate. Please put your unwanted items at the end of your driveway for

pick-up.

Sign up sheets can be found in the Clubhouse or contact Donna, Mary or Phyllis. The

Yard Sale is an important event which generates revenue for the HOA. Success

depends on the willingness of our residents to get involved and help. It’s a great way to

promote the sense of community for which Lake Hammock Village has always been

known.

We thank you in advance for making this the best Yard Sale we’ve ever had.

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Bake Sale

We would like for everyone to make more cakes, pies, brownies, of all kinds and not so

many cookies and cup cakes. They did not go well last year and we could have made more

money with cakes and pies.

We appreciate all your good baking, so don't forget to bake for the bake sale. If you

have any questions, call me 422-6531

Thank You,

Jane Biba

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GOLF CART CLINIC WE WILL CHECK OVER YOUR CART AND GIVE YOU ADVICE

SATURDAY ** MARCH 31ST

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Next to Office in vacant lots

BEING HELD BY BRIAN FISHER

THE GOLF CART GUY (863) 327-6740

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LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE PALM SUNDAY

GOSPEL CONCERT APRIL 1, 2012 6:00 P.M.

Ken Osborne Music Ministries from Interlochen, MI will be presenting a Palm

Sunday Gospel Concert (non-denominational) in the LHV Clubhouse. It is scheduled

to last approximately 1.25 hours. There will be an opportunity to give a Free Will

Love Offering.

You may visit his website www.kenosbornemusicministries.com

Join us as we gather to prepare for Holy Week.

If you have any questions, please contact Walter & Cathy Strohmaier at 863-419-

2699.

HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!

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Display Day

It’s that time again to share your passion and talent with

your friends and neighbor.

On April 3rd, we will have our second annual Display Day.

Come share your hobbies and stay for a chat.

We have a diverse of talent

in our community and a desire to share.

We have a limit amount of table.

Please sign up to save your space.

We will serve a light lunch

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2012 Golf Cart Easter Parade

On Saturday, April 7th we will be having

an Easter Parade and BBQ for all Lake

Hammock Residents. This parade is not

just for golf carts but for pets and ladies showing off their

original Easter bonnets. The parade route will begin at the

clubhouse at 11:30 am and proceed along all the LHV streets then conclude back at the

lake to be followed by a HOA sponsored BBQ and award ceremony at 12:30

PM. Please sign up for this event in the clubhouse.

Prizes will be awarded in three categories:

1) Best decorated Golf Cart

2) Most original Ladies Easter Bonnet

3) Pet Easter Outfits (dog & cats).

Sponsored by Jerry Butler (248-887-0965) and Committee and LHV HOA

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Cool Facts

The highest point in Pennsylvania is lower than the lowest point in Colorado The postage rate for a letter in 1693 was determined through how much light could

pass through the letter. The rate would be more expensive if less light went

through, and this process was called candling. An ostrich egg can make approx. eleven and a half omelets. Leopards were originally called Pard, Pardus, and Panther. The first Lifesaver flavor was peppermint.

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Daylight Savings Time Remember to change your clocks on March 11th.

Spring ahead by one hour!!!!!!!!

Just think, winter is almost over!!!!

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February LHV Volunteers

Please, take the opportunity when we see them to say thanks

Bingo HOA/Activities

Tammy Anthis Tammy Anthis (Bus Tours)

Jane Biba Andy & Nancy Belski (Line Dance)

Sharon Bowden Vivian Keller (Birthday/Anniv)

Lorraine Dezinski Joan Lander (Super Bowl Party, Dining by Book)

Judy Dixon Joyce Ladyman ( Super Bowl Party, Breakfast)

Carol Gould Richard Gould (Defrosted Freezer)

Vivian Keller Phyllis Lennox (Refrigerator Cleaned)

Bee Koenig Kay Levinson (Sunshine)

Joyce Ladyman Chuck & Marileigh Osborn (Brunch)

Joan Lander Marileigh Osborn (Ladies Lunch & Early Bird Dining)

Karen Loveall Betty Rhoades (50/50 tickets)

Marion Spiegel Marilyn Smith ( Welcome Committee)

David & Mary Schnopp (Librarians)

Gator Tales Cathy Strohmaier (Hospital Visits, Prayer Chain)

Tammy Anthis Walter Strohmaier (Hospital Visits)

Andy & Nancy Belski

Mary Ann Donovan

Richard & Marian Spiegel

Wed. Coffee

Jack & Margaret Conley

Tom & Doreen Hughey

LHV (Renee DeJane)

Bill Patelunas

Herman & Jane Biba

Super Bowl Pool Winners

1st quarter – Joan Lander 2nd quarter – Joan Lander

3rd – Nancy Emery 4th quarter – Scott Cameron

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March Birthday’s

Mike Molnar 1st

Lori Johnsen 2nd

Richard Williams 4th

Judie Bott 5th

Lee Rhoades 5th

Rita Clapp 6th

Gary Harrer 9th

Russell Lander 9th

Grace Mosher 9th

Gary Hinrichs 12th

Walter Strohmaier 13th

Don Ives 14th

Nyla Sharp 15th

Jeannette Spury 15th

Terri Stump 15th

Marileigh Osborn 16th

David Wakefield 17th

Frank Patton 19th

Donna Chilton 21st

John Cullen 21st

Lee Emery 21st

Norma Gossett 23rd

Phyllis Lennox 23rd

Carol Saunders 23rd

Jan Baczkiewicz 26th

Elsie Torpey 26th

Audrey Sontag 27th

Doreen Hughey 28th

Suzanne Plasman 28th

Ronald Plouffe 28th

Arthur McKay 29th

Sharon Bowden 31st

Terry Talcott 31st

Dennis Weinzierl 31st

March Anniversaries

1st Carl & Mary Morin

16 years

4th Mike & Pam Donnelly

10 years

20th Bob & Lorraine Sharples

10 years

24th Ronald & Arlene Plouffe

28 years

25th Ted & Pat Carmen

45 years

29th Dennis & Stephenie Green

32 years

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New Residents

Welcome to our community!

Shirley Foraker (9 Silvercrest)

Shirley is from Cambridge, Ohio. She has 2 children and 4 grandchildren and one

dog. Shrley enjoys knitting, crocheting plastic mesh, playing her organ and working

in the yard.

Richard Nolan (142 Glen Este Blvd)

You will probably see Richard around the park walking or taking his dog on golf cart

rides.

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Did You Know?

Shamrock: As per the legends, while explaining the Holy Trinity to the pagans, he

used the three leaf clover. Another legend says that the Celtic people used to

consider the shamrock as the holy plant symbolizing the rebirth of spring.

Shamrocks are the national emblem of Ireland.

Leprechauns: The leprechauns are Irish fairies who look like old men and are

around 2 feet tall. They are often depicted as a shoemaker wearing asymmetrical

hats and aprons. Legends say that they are unfriendly, make the shoes for other

fairies and carry a pot of gold. If they are caught they can be threatened of

physical injuries to tell where their hidden pot of gold is. A leprechaun captor must

keep his eye on it because he can trick the person and vanish.

Green: Wearing the color green has become one of the traditions of St. Patrick’s

Day. But initially the color for the holiday was blue. In the late 19th century this

color was replaced by green to pay tribute to the ‘Emerald Island’ or Ireland. It is

believed that wearing the color green on St. Patrick’s Day brings good luck. Pinching

the person who doesn’t wear green on this day is an age old tradition which is still

followed.

Corned Beef and Cabbage:The traditional meal on St. Patrick’s Day is corned beef

and cabbage which is half Irish. Cabbage was the staple food in Ireland and during

previously it was served with Irish bacon. When the immigrants came to America,

they couldn’t afford the bacon and replaced it with corned beef.

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March 2012 Celebrations this month

1st Articles of Confederation ratified – 1781 16th U.S, Military Academy - 1802

2nd King Kong movie premiered – 1933 17th Rubber Band invented - 1845

3rd Alexander Graham Bell Born - 1847 18th Wells Fargo started shipping &

banking company - 1852

4th 1st meeting of Congress NYC - 1789 19th Iraq War begins - 2003

5th Hula Hoop patented - 1963 20th 1st woman to win the Iditarod Trail

Sled Dog Race - 1985

6th Bayer patents aspirin - 1899 21st Ziegfeld Follies, was born 1869

7th Monopoly Game - 1933 22nd English Football League - 1888

8th International Women’s Day 23rd Cable Cars - 1853

9th National Crabmeat Day 24th U.S.A. New York Subway - 1900

10th 1st telephone message sent - 1876 25th Heathrow Airport opened – 1948

11th U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 26th U.S.A. Camp David Peace Treaty

established 1779 Signed – 1979

12th F DR gives 1st fireside chat - 1933 27th Corkscrew - 1860

13th U. S. Army launches k-9 corps - 1942 28th Microfilm – 1922

14th Cotton Gin patented - 1794 29th U.S. withdraws from Vietnam - 1973

15th Maine became a state - 1820 30th Pencil with eraser patented - 1858

31st Eiffel Tower opens - 1889

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HAINES CITY COMMUNITY (For more information call Parks & Recreation Department 421-3700)

Farmers Market: Every Wednesday at Railroad Park

Friday, March 2nd: Movies in the Park, Lake Eva Park 7-9 PM

Celebration Come to Celebration and find your treasure March 3rd at the semi-annual Porch and Yard Sale. The hours

are 8am-2pm. Maps will be available at the 851 Celebration Ave at the Town Hall Building the day of the

event, so come join the Fun. Lakeland

Lakeland Center – Colin & Brad – March 1st – 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM - $42, $67, $125

Midtown Men – March 7th – 7:30 PM - $47, $67

Young Frankenstein – March 21st –7:30 PM - $47

Joan Rivers – March 22nd – 8:00 PM - $30, $40, $65, $125

Patti Page & Lesley Gore – March 29th - 2:30 PM & 7:30 PM - $42, $67, $125

Lake Mirror Theatre Complex – My Fair Lady – March 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 9th, 10th, and 11th

Florida Southern College (111 Lake Hollingsworth Drive) – “Angel Street” – A dark and shivering study

of Victorian villainy. March 29th, 30th, 31st at 7:30 pm.

Lakeridge Winery 4th Annual Wine & Seafood Festival - Crafters are invited to display their work. Lakeridge wine, beer,

soft drinks and a variety of tasty seafood specialties will be available for purchase, along with

complimentary Winery tours and tasting. March 23rd & 24th - 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, March 25th 11:00 am -

5:00 pm. $2.00 donation.

Plant City

Strawberry Festival – March 1st – 11th. Daily 10:00 am – 1:00 pm.

Winter Haven

Theatre Winter Haven – The Buddy Holly Show - This amazing musical has been seen by millions of

people world-wide and tells the story of the tragically short life of Buddy Holly. Featuring over 20

classic songs made famous by this legend. February 23rd – March 18th. $22.00

Theatre Winter Haven – It Was A Very Good Year: A Musical Tribute to Frank Sinatra. Saturday,

March 24th at 7:30 pm and Sunday, March 25th at 2:30 pm.

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Ritz Theater - Jim Stafford Performs Puttin' on The Ritz (263 W. Central Ave Winter Haven).

March 1st – 16th. $30.37 + tax

Lake Wales Little Theater

Jerry Finnegan’s Sister - Brian Dowd has spent the last 10 years of his life wrestling with an unrequited

“something” for his best friend’s sister, who happens to live next door. But each and every time he’s

spoken with Beth Finnegan for more than 30 seconds, he’s ended up with his foot planted firmly in his

mouth. Now, Brian’s time is about to run out. - March 16th – April 1st. $14.

SUNCREST SALES CORPORATION at Lake Hammock Village

36106 Highway 27 Haines City, Florida (863) 421-5764 www.lakehammock.com

sales@lakehammock.com

Lake Hammock Village Residents – Bring us a buying customer and receive $100.00

Office Hours Sales Staff

Monday thru Friday * 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Judy * Cell (863) 325-6846

Saturday * 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Renee * Cell (863) 242-5400

Closed Sundays and Holidays

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Last Wish, Last Chance

an original from Don Allan Dinio

Don't bring me flowers when I am dead.

Don't cry or shed a tear for me when I am gone.

Don't visit my grave

when I am six-feet down. Don't talk good about me in my eulogy, or, do a good write-up in my obituary.

Don't come to my death bed when I am unconscious and

almost pronounced dead, or, come to my viewing and hear you say...

'He was a good man...'

'I did not know that he was going to die...' 'Wish I could have....'

'Damn, I was going to...' 'Why did He take him so soon...'

Talk to me now.

Don't wait till when I am laying cold in my coffin

. Let me give you ideas that you and I can do together while there is time.

Call me collect. Email me. Write me a note. Come and visit me anytime.

Let's drink a six-pack.

Let's watch your favorite movie, your football game, or a baseball game,

even if you don't say a word to me, or even if I don't like the team,

or don't even understand a thing.

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I will even listen to your music which I may not enjoy.

We can sit in the yard, on the porch, or, at the beach.

We can go to McDonald's, or buy some take-out Chinese food

that I like and you don't.

I can't jog anymore but we can take a walk, rest and talk.

Let's watch snow together as it comes down from your window up north

or, watch the beautiful sun set from my porch down south.

Trust me, they will be fond memories when I am gone.

Send me cards on Christmas, Thanksgiving, or my birthdays.

Who knows if I will make it this year.

I want to hear something good from you, or even bad.

Make me smile when I am mad. Cheer me up when I am sad.

Help me remember the things I forget.

Correct me when I am wrong. Forgive me for my shortcomings.

I may not even know when I hurt your feelings. Don't forgive me when I am dead.

It does not make you a lesser man to express your feelings.

Cry with me when there is no one there to see. You can trust me.

No one would ever know.

Keep me company for a day or two. Why wait when I am dead?

I would not enjoy your company.

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I would not even know, hear, feel, or see any of the things you would say or do.

I can't laugh at your jokes anymore,

or bug you about my problems. I won't even smell that huge wreath of flowers you might

bring me for my funeral.

Let me know you care. Just don't tell me you don't have the time.

When I am dead,

why would you find time? Don't bother...

I would not know anyhow.

Please, don't cry a tear. Save that last one...when I am gone!

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Cards & Games

There has been an interest expressed for various card games to be

played in the club house. If you have a game you would like to play

then sign up in the clubhouse with your name, card game, and a good

time to play. We will then try and get groups together.

Currently we have Hand & Foot being played on Tuesdays at 1:00 PM in

the club house. Feel free to come and join this group.

Men’s Poker

The Wednesday night Men’s poker game is changing to a 25/50 cent no wild cards poker

game, we hope that might attract new players, any questions please call Scot Cameron

852-3784

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Restaurant Find and circle all of the Restaurant words that are hidden in the

grid. The remaining letters spell an additional word.

APERITIF

APPETIZER

BILL

BUSBOY

CASHIER

CHAIRS

CHEF

COFFEE

COOKS

CUPS

CUSTOMER

DESSERT

DISHWASHERS

DRINKS

ENTREE

FORK

GLASSES

KNIFE

MANAGER

MEAL

MENU

NAPKINS

ORDER

PLATES

SALAD

SAUCERS

SERVERS

SPOON

TABLECLOTH

TABLES

TEA

TIP

WAITER

WAITRESS

WATER

WINE

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YOUR MANUFACTURED HOME AND FLOOD INSURANCE SPECIALISTS

Call us Toll-free at (800) 568-5163 or

apply on-line at www.baigonline.com/mh

Bankers Alliance Insurance Group, Inc.

is a Proud Member of the Federation of

Manufactured Home Owners of Florida

and the Better Business Bureau.

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.

Tammy Anthis (Editor) Gator Tales Staff:

(863) 353-1959 Andy & Nancy Belski

50 Sargent St Mary Ann Donovan

tanthis@tampabay.rr.com Richard & Marion Spiegel

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Lake Hammock Village RESIDENT ON PATROL

Our ‘Resident on Patrol’ volunteer program has now been in operation for 6 months. The ‘patrol’ volunteer’s dedication to Lake Hammock Village sends a strong message that our residents care about our community and are united to actively improve and maintain safety in our park. Our volunteer patrol members discourage solicitors, vandalism and other criminal activity.

Listed below is the Lake Hammock Village Resident on Patrol Volunteers.

A very special ‘thank you’ to each and every one of you. Lake Hammock Village applauds your dedication and thanks you for your volunteered hours.

In Aphetically Order: Current Resident on Patrol Volunteers

Barry Anthis Dennis Green

Tammy Anthis Gerald Growden Marilyn Pena

Jan Baczkiewicz Blevins Hensley Ron Plouffe

Norm Backiewicz Tom Hughey Arlene Plouffe

Andy Belski Doreen Hughey Lee Rhoades

Susan Belski Jeff Hunt Wayne Saunders

John Birchall Don Ives Carol Saunders

Elaine Blake Ruth Ives Richard Spiegel

Jerry Blake Lori Johnsen Tim Stump

Jerry Butler Dick Keiger Lorrie Williams

Victoria Bott Bea Koenig Rich Williams

Paul Chadwick Ron Lallier

Bob Chapman Lloyd Larry PAST ‘Volunteers’

Margaret Conley Betty Larry Herb Hunt

Jack Conley Bruce Lemay Donna Hunt

Ron Cowles Bob Marotti Carl Morin

Barb Cowles Leon Martin Mary Morin

Renee DeJane Linda Martin

Terry DeJane Lyle Metzger

Vito Destenfano Chuck Osborn

Lee Emery Marlileigh Osborn

Jim Fitch George Palmer

Tom Godfrey Bill Patelunus

Richard Gould Karen Patelunus

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Early Bird Dining – Sonny’s Dining by the Book – ChamPino’s Ladies Lunch – Grape Expectations – 5535 Cypress Garden Blvd., Winter Haven

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

Every Tues.

1:00 PM

Hand & Foot

1 8:00 AM

Men's Breakfast 2:00 PM

Activities

Water Aerobics 7:00 PM

Bingo

2 9:00 AM

Water Aerobics 10:00 AM

Shuffleboard 10:30 AM Line Dance 12:00 PM

Ladies Lunch

3

2:00 Water Aerobics

4

5 9:00 AM

Water Aerobics 10-6 Knife

Sharpening 4:30 PM

Dining by

Book 7 PM Poker

6 10:00 AM

Shuffleboard

2:00 PM Water Aerobics

6:30 PM TexasHold’em 7 PM Board

Meeting

7

8:15 Coffee 9:00 Aerobics

2:00 Wii

7:00 Dominoes

Men’s Poker

8 8:00 AM

Men's Breakfast 11:00 – 1:00

Health Fair

2:00 PM Water Aerobics

7:00 PM

Bingo

9 9:00 AM

Water Aerobics

10:00 AM Shuffleboard

10:30 AM Line Dance

10

2:00 Water Aerobics

11

LHV Memorial

Service -

4:00 PM

12

9:00 AM

Water Aerobics

7:00 PM Men's Poker

13 10:00 AM Shuffleboard

2:00 PM

Water Aerobics

7:00 PM

HOA Meeting

14

8:15 Coffee

9:00 Aerobics 2:00 PM Wii

6:00 PM Irish Potluck

7:00 PM Dominoes

Men’s Poker

15 8:00 AM

Men's Breakfast

2:00 PM Water Aerobics

7:00 PM Bingo

16 9:00 AM

Water Aerobics

10:00 AM Shuffleboard

10:30 AM Line Dance

17

8:30 AM

Breakfast

R- Place

Eatery

2:00 Water Aerobics

18

6:30 PM

Birthday/

Anniversary

Celebration

7:00 PM

Movie

19

8:00 AM AARP Driver

Safety

9:00 AM

Water Aerobics 7:00 PM

Men's Poker

20 10:00 AM

Shuffleboard

2:00 PM

Water Aerobics Clubhouse

closed

10 AM -9 PM

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8:15 Coffee

9:00 Aerobics 2:00 PM Wii

7:00 PM Dominoes

Men’s Poker

22 8:00 AM

Men's Breakfast

2:00 PM Water Aerobics

7:00 PM

Bingo

23 9:00 AM

Water Aerobics

10:00 AM Shuffleboard

10:30 AM Line Dance

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8:00 AM

Yard Sale

2:00 Water Aerobics

25

26 9:00 AM

Water Aerobics

7:00 PM Men's Poker

27 10:00 AM Shuffleboard

2 PM Aerobics

4:30 PM Early

Bird Dinner 6:30 PM

Texas Hold’em

28 8:15 Coffee

9:00 Aerobics

2:00 PM Wii 7:00 PM Dominoes

Men’s Poker

29 8:00 AM

Men's Breakfast

2:00 PM Water Aerobics

7:00 PM

Bingo

30 9:00 AM

Water Aerobics

10:00 AM Shuffleboard

10:30 AM Line Dance

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10 AM – 2PM

Golf Cart

Clinic

2:00 Water Aerobics