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WELCOME FRIENDS & GUESTS
TO A PARK WITH A HEART
“Gator Tales” is available online at: http://floridacommunities. com/lake-hammock-newsletter.
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In ancient Rome, July was the fifth month of the
year. It was originally called Quintilis which means
fifth in Latin. When the Gregorian calendar was
adopted, it became the seventh month of the year.
It still kept the name of Quintilis until the death of
Julius Caesar. The seventh month of the year was
Julius Caesar's birth month so it was renamed in his
honor. July is one of the seven months with thirty
one days. Because there isn't much rain in July, the
grass loses its greenness. Sometimes the hot, long
days of July are called the "dog days of summer". It
is sometimes called the Hay month because the grass dries out due to a lack of rain and
can be made into hay.
There are many countries which have their Independence Day during the month of July.
These include the United States, Belarus, Venezuela, Argentina, Belgium, the Bahamas, and
the Maldives. The national days for France and Canada occur in July as well.
The birthstone for July is the ruby. Rubies are very durable. The
only natural gemstone that is harder than a ruby is a diamond. The
color of rubies can vary, with the dark vivid red or purplish red being
the most valuable. Since red is the color associated with love and
passion, it is no surprise that rubies symbolize success in love. They
also symbolize health, wealth, and wisdom, contentment and integrity.
The larkspur is the birth flower of July and is a variety of
delphinium. The Larkspur has a refreshing fragrance; it’s easy to
grow and comes in a variety of distinctive colors. The plant was
used in popular medicines against eye-diseases and is known to be
poisonous to livestock. In ancient times, its blue color was used to
keep witches away. Its name derives from the spur of the flower.
It is a tall flower with five petals growing together to form a hollow flower with a spur at
the end. The spikes of the flower are up to two feet tall. A common name shared with the
related consolida. Other names are, lark's claw, knight's spur and lark's heel. Meaning of
the flower: Pink: fickle, White: happy-go-lucky, Purple: sweet disposition
Another flower for the month of July is the water lily. There
are several dozen species of water lilies and they also come in a
variety of colors. Water lilies symbolize eloquence and
persuasion.
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Cancer and Leo are the astrological signs for July. Birthdays from July 1st through the
22nd fall under the sign of Cancer. July 23rd through 31st birthdays fall under the sign of
Leo.
Cancer, the fourth sign of the zodiac, is all about home. Those born
under this sign are 'roots' kinds of people, and take great pleasure in the
comforts of home and family. Cancers are maternal, domestic and love to
nurture others. The mascot of Cancer is the Crab, and much like this
shelled little critter, Cancers are quick to retreat into their shells if it
suits their mood. No wonder these folks are called crabby!
Leo is the fifth sign of the zodiac. These folks are impossible to miss,
since they love being center stage. Making an impression is job one for
Leos, and when you consider their personal magnetism, you see the job is
quite easy. Leos are an ambitious lot, and their strength of purpose allows
them to accomplish a great deal. It's the Lion that symbolizes Leos, and
the king (or queen) of the jungle is a most appropriate mascot, since they consider
themselves the rulers of their universe. Like Lions, Leos tend to be dignified and strong,
and it’s this sense of their power that allows them to get things done.
July Holidays and Observances
The birthday of the United States or Independence Day is
July 4, 1776. The holiday celebrating the birth of the United
States is more commonly referred to as the 4th of July. It is
the most well known holiday of the month.
Parents' Day is celebrated on the fourth Sunday of July. President Bill Clinton
established Parent's Day in 1994.
Historic Events in July
The Declaration of Independence was signed by John Hancock on July 4, 1776.
The District of Columbia was established on July 16, 1790.
Neil Armstrong had the honor of being the first man on the moon. This memorable
historic event took place on July 20, 1969.
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Here are 17 fun facts about the
Fourth of July
1. A Truly Young Nation - The average age of the
Signers of the Declaration of Independence was 45.
The youngest was Thomas Lynch, Jr (27) of South
Carolina. The oldest delegate was Benjamin Franklin
(70) of Pennsylvania. The lead author of The
Declaration, Thomas Jefferson, was 33.
2. Men of Harvard - 1 out of 8 signers were educated
at Harvard (7 total). Four each at William & Mary, Yale, and Princeton. George
Wythe was a professor at William & Mary and one of his students was Thomas
Jefferson.
3. An Act of Treason - After signing the Declaration, John Hancock remarked that
Congress must now “all hang together”. Benjamin Franklin replied, “Yes, we must indeed all hang together, or most assuredly we shall all hang separately.”
4. Happy July 2nd - The initial date the resolution of independence was approved in a
closed session of Congress was July 2, 1776.
5. Date for History - Congress revised the Declaration for final approval on July 4,
1776. The only two signers of the Declaration of Independence who later served as
President of the United States were John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. Both John
Adams and Thomas Jefferson (bitter rivals) died on the same day, July 4, 1826, the
50th anniversary of the Declaration.
6. Our National Turkey - Benjamin Franklin wrote in a letter to his daughter Sarah
Bache in 1784: “For my own part I wish the Bald Eagle had not been chosen the Representative of our Country. He is a Bird of bad moral character. He does not get his living honestly. You may have seen him perched on some dead Tree near the River, where, too lazy to fish for himself, he watches the Labor of the Fishing Hawk; And when that diligent Bird has at length taken a Fish, and is bearing it to his Nest for the Support of his Mate and young Ones, the Bald Eagle pursues him and takes it from him. I am on this account not displeased that the Figure is not known as a Bald Eagle, but looks more like a Turkey. For in Truth the Turkey is in Comparison a much more respectable Bird, and withal a true original Native of America. He is besides, though a little vain & silly, a Bird of Courage, and would not hesitate to attack a Grenadier of the British Guards who should presume to invade his Farm Yard with a red Coat on. “
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7. Enjoy Your Day Off Without Pay - Congress made Independence Day an official
unpaid holiday for federal employees in 1870. In 1938, Congress changed Independence
Day to a paid federal holiday.
8. Our Nation Has Grown - There were an estimated 2.5 million people living in the newly
independent nation in 1776. Total U.S. population in 2011 was 311.6 million.
9. A Salute to the Union - A salute of one gun for each state in the United States,
called a “salute to the union,” is fired on Independence Day at noon by any capable
military base.
10. Thank China for Old Glory - 87.5% ($2.8 million) of imported U.S. flags are from
China.
11. And for Fireworks - 97% ($190.7 million) of imported fireworks are from China.
12. Hawkeye Hot Dogs - One of out every four pork hot dogs consumed in the U.S.
originates from Iowa. If not Iowa, then likely North Carolina or Minnesota. An
estimated 150 million hot dogs will be consumed on July 4th.
13. Lone Star Beef - One-sixth of all beef production comes from Texas. If your beef
hot dog, steak, or burger didn’t come from Texas, there’s a good chance it originated in
Nebraska or Kansas.
14. Sunshine Lettuce or Tomato - 75% of all lettuce head production comes from
California while 71% of all fresh tomatoes come from California or Florida.
15. Pass the Potato Salad and Chips - You guessed it approximately half of the nation’s
spuds are produced in Idaho or Washington.
16. Some Baked Beans Please - 36% of the nation’s dry, edible beans are produced in
North Dakota (the most in any state).
17. The Liberty Bell Tap - Every 4th of July the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia is tapped
(not actually rung) thirteen times in honor of the original thirteen colonies.
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ACTIVITIES CHAIRS
These volunteers will not be hosting all the events but will be
the ones finding hosts for the events and planning the
dates. If you have any suggestions or need more
information on these activities please contact the
following:
Birthdays/Anniversaries: Joanne Marko – 438-5011
Breakfast Out: Jane Biba – 422-6531
Early Bird Dinner: Margaret Conley – 353-7640
Dining By The Book: Marilyn Smith -421-1018
Entertainment: Clark Smith – 438-6929
Ladies Lunches: MaryAnn Donovan – 422-3465
Park Breakfast: Maria Combs – 438-6643
Karen Wilson – 353-2275
Potlucks: Eileen Lemay – 353-1108
Trips: Tammy Anthis – 353-1959
Board of Directors 2014
Lee Emery President (2014)
(585)330-6328
Clark Smith Vice President (2015)
(863)438-6929
Marilyn Smith
Secretary (2015)
(863)421-1018
Richard Gould Treasurer (2014)
(863)422-5902
Barb Cowles Director (2014)
(863)353-7336
Brian Lund Director (2014)
(863)259-8054
Gary Saunders Director (2014)
(863)353-2901
Committee Chairs
Activities & Gator Tales
Tammy Anthis
(863)353-1959
Phone Squad – Jane Biba
(863)422-6531
Sunshine - Carol Gould
(863)422-5902
Welcome – Bill Patelunas
(863)421-2040
Lake Hammock Village Activities
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Ladies Lunch
Wednesday, July 2nd
Carpool 11:30 a.m. MaryAnn Donovan (863) 422-3465
The ladies will gather at the clubhouse to
carpool to Swisspro Tea & Spa (1 Park
Place, Haines City (863) 514-4865). This
is a new restaurant located in the old
train station in downtown Haines City.
4th of July Party-Cookout
Friday, July 4th
1:00 p.m. Renee DeJane (863) 421-5764
Food and drink will be provided. You just
bring the fun! Signup sheet in the
clubhouse. Please sign up as we need an
accurate count for purchase of food and
drink.
Dining By The Book
Wednesday, July 9th
Carpool 4:30 p.m. Marilyn Smith 421-1018
We will be using our
Enjoyment Book Coupon
to eat at End Zone
(42605 U.S. HWY 27, Davenport (863)
420-6569). Even if you don’t have a
coupon book we hope you will join us for
dinner.
CAP Training
Thursday, July 10th
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The clubhouse will be closed for Citizens
Assistant Patrol Training.
RachelJoy’s Birthday Party
Tuesday, July 15th
2:00 p.m.
LADIES...come
celebrate RachelJoy' s
birthday! We'll meet
in the clubhouse for
cake, ice cream and fingernail painting.
Sign up in the clubhouse or with
Stephanie at 407-201-1525 and let us
know your favorite nail polish color. If
you forget to sign up, then it's BYOB....of
nail polish!! No gifts please. Birthday
cards only.
Lake Hammock Village Activities
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Day Trip – Winter Garden
Friday, July 18th
9:00 a.m. Price: $5
Tammy Anthis 353-1959
If you haven’t experienced the beauty of
strolling along the streets of Historic
Winter Garden, consider joining us on this
day trip. There are shops, plenty of
restaurants and a Historic Museum and
Railroad Museum to explore. The
museums are free of charge. We have no
set plans will just set a meeting place and
time. The cost of $5 is to help pay for
gas.
Breakfast Out –
Lake Alfred Diner
Saturday, July 19th
8:15 a.m.
Jane Biba (863) 422-6531
This month we will be meeting at Lake
Alfred Diner (185 Lake Shore Way, Lake
Alfred (863) 956-1200) for a delicious
breakfast. Hope many of you will join us.
Birthday, Anniversary
Sunday, July 20th
6:30 p.m. MaryAnn Donovan (863) 422-3465 Sally Phillips (863) 422-1906
Come celebrate June Birthdays and
Anniversaries with cake and ice cream. A
movie will follow at 7:00 p.m. if you wish
to stay.
Early Bird Dining
Tuesday, July 22nd
Carpool 4:30 p.m. Margaret Conley (863)
353-7640
We will be eating dinner tonight at Luigi’s
(228 S Lake Shore Way, Lake Alfred,
(863) 956-9100)
Monthly SS Party
Wednesday, July 23rd
3:00 p.m. Bob & Brin McDonald (863)
438-5241
Come on over to 187 Silver Crest for a
LHV get together. This is a great way to
meet new neighbors or just sit and catch
up on the news. Hope to see you.
Lake Hammock Village Activities
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Karaoke Party
Saturday, July 26th
7:00 p.m.
Clark Smith (863)438-6929
COME ONE! COME ALL!
Lake Hammock’s Saturday Night Karaoke
Party. DJ and Karaoke host “Clark
Smith” will provide the music. B.Y.O.B
and a light snack to share.
Activities Meeting
Tuesday, July 29th
2:00 p.m. Tammy Anthis (863) 353-1959
If you have ideas of activities, places to
eat around the 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.
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4th OF JULY–COOKOUT
Friday – July 4th
1:00 PM @ Clubhouse
Food and Drink provided ~ YOU bring the fun!
Sign Up Sheets In Clubhouse
Or call Office @ 421-5764
PLEASE SIGN UP AS WE NEED AN ACCURATE COUNT FOR PURCHASE OF FOOD AND DRINK.
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Birthday Celebration!
LADIES...come celebrate RachelJoy' s birthday!
Join us on Tuesday July 15th at 2pm.
We'll meet in the clubhouse for cake, ice cream and fingernail painting.
Sign up in the clubhouse or with Stephanie at (407)201-1525 and let us
know your favorite nail polish color. If you forget to sign up, then it's
BYOB....of nail polish!!
No gifts please. Birthday cards only.
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C & D BUS TRIPS
1. Seminole Casino Brighton July 9th $25pp
2. Rays & Jays Baseball July 13th $54
3. All Shook Up July 26th $49pp
4. Backwards in High Heels August 23rd $65pp
5. Rays & Orioles Baseball September 6th $60
6. Mt Dora Craft Show October 25th $31
7. Biloxi Gamblers Delight November 10th – 14th $227ppdo
8. Dirty Dancing December 6th $130pp
9. Downtown Disney December 8th $26pp
10. Fisherman’s Village Shopping December 17th $48pp
& Christmas Lights Boat tour
11. “Barbara-Lee” 4 hour cruise January 15th $79pp
12. Rat Pack January 23rd $78pp
13. Daytona 125’s February 19th $67pp
14. Daytona 500 February 22nd $94pp
SIGN UP SHEETS POSTED ON THE
CLUBHOUSE BULLETIN BOARD.
PLEASE SIGN UP EARLY. QUESTIONS PLEASE CALL: Tammy Anthis (863) 353-1959
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Get Well Wishes
Jim Barkley – Home Kay Carmen – Consulate
Bev Corliss – Home Kathy Deuel – Home
Larry Dezinski – Home Betty Kretz – Home
Betty Larry – Home Flo Mackey – Consulate
Jack McQuade – Vienna Square Astoria
Joyce Reesey – Savannah Court Bob Roubaud - Home
Marilyn Smith – Home
If you know of anyone that is sick or in the hospital please let Carol Gould (422-5902)
know so she can get a card to them. If you would like to be put on the prayer chain, please
contact Tammy Anthis (353-1959).
Praise God! He has answered prayers again that I don’t have
cancer. Want to thank everyone that was praying for me. Thank
Lori Johnsen for driving me to Orlando for the C-Scans. Thank
Tammy Anthis for being with me, hearing the best report from
Dr., calling my children with the great news, driving me home.
Thanks to Lori & Jeff Hunt for lunch celebrating my wonderful news. I couldn’t be living in
a more caring and wonderful village.
Vivian Keller
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In Memoriam
Our condolences to:
Lori Budzyna in the loss of her brother Kenny
Chuck Loveall in the loss of his brother in law
George Palmer in the loss of his sister
June SS Party
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David Schnopp, Mary Schnopp, Tammy Anthis
Joice Smith
Walter Paulovske, Kay Levinson, Jane Wheatley
Jim Fischer, Herman Biba, Bill Patelunas
June SS Party
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Jane Biba, Herman Biba, Bill Patelunas
Renee & Terry DeJane
Thanks Tammy Saunders for the
photos.
Jane Biba, Sharon Bowden, K.Z. Bowden
Question: What's the biggest gripe of retirees?
Answer: There is not enough time to get everything done.
Question: Why don't retirees mind being called Seniors?
Answer: The term comes with a 10% discount.
Question: Among retirees what is considered formal attire?
Answer: Tied shoes.
Question: What do retirees call a long lunch?
Answer: Normal
Betty’s 90 Birthday Party
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What a lovely wonderful 90th Birthday Party! It really was great to have so many of you
there to give me well wishes. A couple of people even said they’d be there for my 100th.
Whew! Guess I’m going to have to work hard for that one! But I’ll try-I’d love to see you
then. I’m so thankful and grateful for Karen, Bill and Lee for honoring me like this- thank
you kids! Hope everyone enjoyed the beautiful cake and ice cream. I Know I did! Yummy!
With my love and thanks to all of you,
Betty
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July Birthdays
Bob McDonald 1st
Bonnie Fischer 4th
RachelJoy Strom 7th
Dan Deuel 9th
Rex Lingruen 9th
Betty Larry 13th
Marge Love 13th
Gloria Brady 16th
Wanda Hensley 16th
Tim Stump 16th
Carl Morin 24th
Herb Hunt 25th
Larry Dezinski 26th
Stephanie Strom 26th
Linda Herman 27th
Bob Renka 28th
Norm Brake 31st
July Anniversaries
James & Susan Huber 1st
53 years
Calvin & Dawn Maluchnick 1st
36 years
Gary & Geraldine Harrer 2nd
48 years
Jim & Cathy Mullison 7th
24 years
Scott & Perky Schmauder 10th
Don & Ruth Ives 13th
32 years
Norm & Jan Baczkiewicz 15th
42 years
Reg & Linda Herman 15th
42 years
Jerry & Jeannie Growden 19th
23 years
Don & Shirley Hinds 27th
51 years
Don & Linda VanDeman 29th
42 years
Grow old along with me! The
best is yet to be. . .
Robert Browning
Marriage is the sunset of
love.
French Proverbs
June LHV Volunteers
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HOA/Activities
Tammy Anthis – Activities, Decorations
Herman & Jane Biba – Park Breakfast
Jane Biba – Birthday/Anniv. Celebration,
Breakfast out
Maria Combs – Park Breakfast
Margaret & Jack Conley - Birthday
Balloons
Margaret Conley – Park Breakfast, Early
Bird Dining
Mary Ann Donovan – Ladies Lunch
Carol Gould - Sunshine Committee
Eileen Lemay – Potluck
Joanne Marko – Decorations,
John & Jeanine Miller – Park Breakfast
Bill Patelunas – Welcome Committee,
Betty Rhoades - 50/50 Drawing
David & Mary Schnopp - Librarians
Clark & Joice Smith – SS Party Marilyn Smith – Dining by the Book
Marian Spiegel - Information Board
Wednesday Coffee Herman & Jane Biba
K.Z. & Sharon Bowden
Glenn & Judy Loy
Gator Tales Tammy Anthis - editor, photographer
Donna Barkley – proofreader
Andy & Nancy Belski - deliver papers Joanne Marko
Mary Ann Donovan – proofreader
Tammy Saunders - photographer
Richard & Marian Spiegel – deliver
papers
LHV RESIDENT PATROL Barry & Tammy Anthis
Andy Belski
Ron & Barb Cowles
Terry & Renee DeJane
Jeff Hunt
Lori Johnsen
Bea Koenig
Bill & Karen Patelunas
David & Mary Schnopp
Richard Spiegel
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A husband is advised by a psychiatrist to assert himself.
“You don’t have to let your wife henpeck you. Go home and
show her you’re the boss.”
The husband takes the doctor’s advice.
He rushes home, slams the door, shakes his fist in his wife’s
face, and growls, “From now on, you’re taking orders from me.
I want my supper right now, and when you get it on the table,
go upstairs, and lay out my best clothes. Tonight, I’m going
out with the boys, and you are going to stay at home where
you belong. And another thing, guess who’s going to comb my
hair, give me a shave, and tie my necktie?”
His wife says calmly, “The undertaker.”
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Have you ever wondered what happened to the 56 men
who signed the Declaration of Independence?
Five signers were captured by the British as traitors, and tortured before they died.
Twelve had their homes ransacked and burned.
Two lost their sons serving in the Revolutionary Army; another had two sons captured.
Nine of the 56 fought and died from wounds or hardships of the Revolutionary War.
They signed and they pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor.
What kind of men were they?
Twenty-four were lawyers and jurists. Eleven were merchants, nine were farmers and
large plantation owners; men of means, well educated, but they signed the Declaration of
Independence knowing full well that the penalty would be death if they were captured.
Carter Braxton of Virginia, a wealthy planter and trader, saw his ships swept from the
seas by the British Navy. He sold his home and properties to pay his debts, and died in
rags.
Thomas McKeam was so hounded by the British that he was forced to move his family
almost constantly. He served in the Congress without pay, and his family was kept in
hiding. His possessions were taken from him, and poverty was his reward.
Vandals or soldiers looted the properties of Dillery, Hall, Clymer, Walton, Gwinnett,
Heyward, Ruttledge, and Middleton.
At the battle of Yorktown, Thomas Nelson, Jr., noted that the British General Cornwallis
had taken over the Nelson home for his headquarters. He quietly urged General
George Washington to open fire. The home was destroyed, and Nelson died bankrupt.
Francis Lewis had his home and properties destroyed. The enemy jailed his wife, and she
died within a few months.
John Hart was driven from his wife's bedside as she was dying. Their 13 children fled for
their lives. His fields and his gristmill were laid to waste. For more than a year he lived in
forests and caves, returning home to find his wife dead and his children vanished.
So, take a few minutes while enjoying your 4th of July holiday and
silently thank these patriots. It's not much to ask for the price they paid.
Remember: freedom is never free!
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Fun Facts
14 of the 26 bones in your foot are in your toes. When honey is consumed, it will enter your bloodstream within 20 minutes. The eyes of a squirrel are positioned in such a way that allows it to see things from both the
front and the back. The volcanic rock known as pumice is the only rock that can float in water. Baby worms hatch from tiny cocoons smaller than a grain of rice. Polar bears cannot be detected by infrared cameras, due to their transparent fur. The capacity for emotions such as joy, happiness, fear, and shyness are already developed at
birth. Sometimes the trains in Japan are so crowded, railway staff are employed to cram passengers
inside. Alpacas spit at each other to signal hostility and discomfort. Birds descended from a type of dinosaurs known as theropods.
SUNCREST SALES CORPORATION At Lake Hammock Village
36106 U.S. Highway 27 * Haines City, Florida www.lakehammock.com
Email: [email protected]
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
Saturday and Sunday by Appointment Renee * Cell (863) 242-5400
Closed Holidays
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July Disaster Days
1st –2002 – A Russian Tupolev 154 collides in midair with a Boeing 757 cargo plane over southern
Germany.
2nd –1990 - A stampede of religious pilgrims in a pedestrian tunnel in Mecca leaves more
than 1,400 people dead
3rd – 1970 - A British Dan-Air charter, flying a Comet 4 turbojet, crashes into the sea
near Barcelona, Spain, killing 112 people.
4th – 1911 - Record temperatures are set in the northeastern United States as a deadly
heat wave hits the area that would go on to kill 380 people.
5th – 1970 - Pilot error causes crash in Toronto.
6th – 1988 - An explosion rips through an oil rig in the North Sea, killing 167 workers. It
was the worst offshore oil-rig disaster in history.
7th - 1987 – A gasoline tanker truck crashes into an ice cream parlor in Herborn,
Germany, killing 50 people.
8th – 1997 - Torrential rains cause flooding in Europe.
9th – 1918 - Trains collide outside Nashville.
10th – 1887 - Dam collapses in Switzerland, kills 70.
11th – 1978 – A truck carrying liquid gas crashes into a campsite, crowded with
vacationers, in San Carlos de la Rapita, Spain.
12th – 1995 – A heat advisory is issued in Chicago, Illinois, warning of an impending
record-breaking heat wave. By the time the heat breaks a week later, nearly 1,000
people are dead in Illinois and Wisconsin.
13th – 1951 - Record-breaking floods hit Kansas.
14th – 2003 - Claudette crashes into Texas coast.
15th – 1888 - The Bandai volcano erupts on the Japanese island of Honshu killing hundreds
and burying many nearby villages in ash.
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16th – 1990 - Earthquake wreaks havoc in the Philippines.
17th – 1944 - An ammunition ship explodes while being loaded in Port Chicago, California,
killing 332 people.
18th – 64 - Nero's Rome burns.
19th – 1979 – Oil tankers collide in Caribbean Sea, killing 26 crew members and spilling
280,000 tons of crude oil into the sea.
20th – 1977 – Second great flood hits Johnstown.
21st – 365 – Tsunami hits Alexandria, Egypt.
22nd – 1993 - The levee holding back the flooding Mississippi River at Kaskaskia, Illinois,
ruptures, forcing the town's people to flee on barges.
23rd – 1976 – Members of the American Legion arrive in Philadelphia to celebrate the
bicentennial of U.S. independence. Soon after, many began suffering from a
mysterious form of pneumonia. Their ailment would come to be known as
Legionnaires' disease.
24th – 1915 - The steamer Eastland overturns in the Chicago River, drowning between 800
and 850 of its passengers who were heading to a picnic.
25th – 2000 - An Air France Concorde jet crashes upon takeoff in Paris.
26th – 1931 – Grasshoppers bring ruin to Midwest.
27th – 2002 - Fighter jet crashes into crowd at air show.
28th – 1945 – A United States military plane crashes into the Empire State Building on
this day in 1945, killing 14 people. The freak accident was caused by heavy fog.
29th – 1967 – Rocket causes deadly fire on aircraft carrier stationed off the coast of
Vietnam kills 134 service members.
30th – 1971 - A mid-air collision between a Boeing 727 and a fighter jet in Japan kills 162
people. The military plane was flying without radar.
31st – 1715 - Hurricane sinks Spanish treasure ships.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
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Haines City
(For more information call Parks & Recreation Department 421-3700)
Farmers Market: Every Wednesday at Railroad Park – 8:00 am
Friday, July 4th – Thunder on the Ridge – Lake Eva Park – 3:00 pm, Michael Ray concert at 7:30 pm
Bok Tower Saturday, July 19th – Summer Music Series – 7:30-9:00 pm - $20
Celebration Friday, July 4th – Sci-Fi 4th of July – 7:30 pm
Kissimmee Every Sunday – Country Truck Cruise – Old Town – 7:00 pm
Every Wednesday – Little Darlin’s Street Party & Cruise Party – Old Town - 6:00 pm
Every Friday – Car Cruise – Old Town – 7:00 pm
Every Saturday – Saturday Nite Cruise – Old Town
Friday, July 4th – Food Truck Bazaar – 6:00-9:00 pm – Civic Center
Lakeridge Winery July 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th – Summer Music Series – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm - $2
Theatre Winter Haven July 18th – August 2nd – The Buddy Holly Story – Friday/Saturday @ 7:30 pm, Sunday @ 2:30 pm,
Thursday, July 24th & 31st @ 7:30 pm - $24
Winter Haven Thursday, July 3rd – Cypress Gardens Water Ski Show followed by fireworks –
Lake Silver – 7:00 pm
Saturday, July 12th - Education, Health & Wellness Expo – 10:00 am – 2:00 pm -500 3rd St NW
Saturday, July 19th – Cypress Gardens Water Ski Show – Lake Silver – 7:00 pm
THE SENILITY PRAYER:
Grant me the senility to forget the people
I never liked anyway,
the good fortune to run into the ones I do,
and
the eyesight to tell the difference.
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Hawaii
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ALOHA ARCHIPELAGO BEACHES CANOEING COFFEE
GRASS SKIRT
HAWAIIAN HONOLULU HULA HUMPBACK WHALES ISLANDS
KAHO'OLAWE KAUA'I KAYAKING KONA COAST LANA'I
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MACADAMIA NUTS MANTA RAYS MAUI MOLOKA'I NAPALI COAST
NI'IHAU NORTH SHORE O'AHU PACIFIC OCEAN
PEARL HARBOR
PINEAPPLES RESORTS SAND SCUBA DIVING SNORKELING STATE
SUGARCANE SURFING TOURISTS TROPICAL UKELELE
VACATION
VOLCANOES WAIKIKI WAIMEA BAY WARM WHALE WATCHING
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EVERYTHING YOU WANTED TO KNOW
1.Los Angeles' full name is "El Pueblo de Nuestra Senora la Reina de los
Angeles de Porciuncula".
2. A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.
3. An ostrich's eye is bigger than its brain.
4. Tigers have striped skin, not just striped fur.
5. In most advertisements, the time displayed on a watch is 10:10.
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863-422-3401
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Newsletter Information
All newsletters can be viewed in color on the web site at
www.floridacommunities.com (click on Lake Hammock at bottom of
page). Just a reminder any information for Gator Tales needs to be submitted to me by
the 20th of every month. If you have any questions or suggestions about the Gator Tales,
please contact me in person, by phone or in writing. I am always looking for ways to
improve the newsletter.
Gator Tales Staff:
Tammy Anthis (Editor) Donna Barkley
50 Sargent St Andy & Nancy Belski
(863)353-1959 Mary Ann Donovan
[email protected] Richard & Marion Spiegel
Haines City Papa John's 36182 US Hwy 27 (863) 421-7777
Request the Lake Hammock Village discount to receive 25% off regular menu prices on your entire order.
Menu
Pizza Papa's Wings
Chicken Poppers Cheesesticks
Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks Breadsticks
Family-sized Chocolate Chip Cookie Cinnapie
Pepsi Beverages
Specialty Pizzas
The Works The Meats
Garden Fresh Tuscan Six Cheese
Spinach Alfredo BBQ Chicken & Bacon
Hawaiian Spicy Italian
John's Favorite
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Freedom’s Price
Today we celebrate freedom
thanks to those who came before.
Those brave men who fought and died
in each and every war.
Freedom always comes at a price,
And while we celebrate
We should tip our hats to the heroes
who made our country great.
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Wednesday, July 2nd
– Ladies Lunch – Swisspro Tea & Spa (1 Park Place, Haines City (863)514-4865).
Wednesday, July 9th
- Dining by Book – End Zone (42605 HWY 27, Davenport (863) 420-6569).
Tuesday, June 22nd– Early Bird – Luigi’s (228 S Lake Shore Way, Lake Alfred, (863)956-9100)
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 9:00 AM Weight Loss
1:00 PM
Hand & Foot
2 8:15 Coffee 9:00 AM
Water Aerobics
1130 AM
Ladies Lunch
Swisspro Tea 7:00 PM Dominoes
3 8:00 AM
Men's Breakfast
2:00 PM Billiards
6:00 PM Shuffleboard
4 9:00 AM Water Aerobics
1:00 PM
July 4th
Cookout
7:00 PM CLR Game
5
6:30 PM
Ladies’ Poker
6
7:00 PM
Michigan Rummy
7 9:00 AM
Water Aerobics
2:00 PM Billiards
6:00 PM
Shuffleboard
8 9:00 AM Weight Loss
1:00 PM
Hand & Foot
9 8:15 Coffee 9:00 AM
Water Aerobics
4:30 PM
Dining by Book
End Zone 7:00 PM Dominoes
10 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast
8:00-4:00
Clubhouse
Closed
6:00 PM
Shuffleboard
11 9:00 AM Water Aerobics
1:00 PM Pokeno
7:00 PM
CLR Game
12
6:30 PM
Ladies’ Poker
13
7:00 PM Michigan Rummy
14 9:00 AM
Water Aerobics
2:00 PM Billiards
6:00 PM
Shuffleboard
15 9:00 AM
Weight Loss
1:00 PM Hand & Foot
2:00 PM
RachelJoy’s
Birthday Party
16 8:15 AM Coffee
9:00 AM
Water Aerobics
7:00 PM Dominoes
17 8:00 AM
Men's Breakfast
2:00 PM Billiards
6:00 PM
Shuffleboard
18 9:00 AM Water Aerobics
9:00 AM Day
Trip- Winter
Garden 1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM
CLR Game
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8:15 AM Breakfast Out
Lake Alfred
Diner
6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker
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6:30 PM
Birthday/
Anniversary
Celebration
7:00 PM
Michigan Rummy
21 9:00 AM
Water Aerobics
2:00 PM Billiards
6:00 PM
Shuffleboard
22 9:00 AM Weight Loss
1:00 PM
Hand & Foot
4:30 PM
Early Bird
Dining
Luigi’s
23 8:15 AM Coffee
9:00 AM Water Aerobics
3:00 PM
SS Party
187 Silver Crest 7:00 PM Dominoes
24 8:00 AM
Men's Breakfast
2:00 PM Billiards
6:00 PM Shuffleboard
25 9:00 AM
Water Aerobics
1:00 PM Pokeno
7:00 PM
CLR Game
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6:30 PM
Ladies’ Poker
7:00 PM
Karaoke Party
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7:00 PM
Michigan Rummy
28 9:00 AM
Water Aerobics
2:00 PM Billiards
6:00 PM
Shuffleboard
29 9:00 AM
Weight Loss
12:00 PM Hand & Foot
2:00 PM
ACTIVITIES
30 8:15 AM
Coffee
9:00 AM Water Aerobics
7:00 PM Dominoes
31 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast
2:00 PM Billiards
6:00 PM Shuffleboard