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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: 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

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

Find and circle all of the words that are hidden in the grid.

The remaining 48 letters spell a secret message.

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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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

tanthis@tampabay.rr.com 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