July 2016 “The Park with A Heart” Editor: Joice Smith

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Lake Hammock Village

36106 US Hwy 27

Haines City FL 33844

863-421-5764

Board of Directors

Clark Smith President (2017) (863) 438-6929

Joyce Middleton Vice President (2017) (863) 353-5477

Maria Combs Secretary (2016) (863) 438-6643

Joyce Wright Director (2017) (224) 545-4846

Richard Gould Treasurer (2016) (863) 422-5902

Jim Fischer Director (2016) (239) 248-2597

Jan Baczkiewicz Director (2016) (989) 889-9498

Committee Chairs

Gator Tales

Joice Smith 863-438-6929

Phone Squad

Florence Browning (863)547-8516

Sunshine

Carol Gould (863)422-5902

Welcome

Maria Combs (863)438-6643

Marilyn Smith (863)421-1018

Memorials

Judy Page (863) 438-4598

TO

4TH OF JULY

Where: Lake Hammock Village Clubhouse

When: Monday July 4th 2016

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00PM

Featuring: Hot dogs, Hamburgers,

Baked Beans, Potato Salad,

Cake and Ice Cream and

Watermelon

Live Music Featuring:

“FLORIDA RICK” **Guests and non-residents are

Subject to a $3.00 fee.

Message from the President......

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Summer time in Florida...86 degrees...90% humidity...”feels like” temperature 106

degrees...chance of afternoon rain, 50%! WOW! It don't get much better than this. It's

that time of year folks...make sure those AC's are working, stay cool, enjoy the pool and

drink plenty of water.

In May, we here at Lake Hammock Village enjoyed our annual Memorial Day Service and

Luncheon. Everyone enjoyed the service and there was plenty of food for all. Following

the luncheon, most folks hung around and enjoyed the pool and an afternoon of swimming

and socializing. I don't remember ever seeing that many folks in the pool at one time.

WOW!!!

Now, as we look to July, we look forward to our annual 4th of July Celebration, to be held

in the clubhouse from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. This year, our menu will consist of hamburgers,

hot dogs, beans, potato salad, watermelon, and dessert. This year, we will also be

enjoying the musical talent of “Florida Rick” who will be playing from 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM.*

We encourage everyone to attend and help celebrate America's birthday. There is

$3.00 fee for all guests and non-residents. Please sign up at the clubhouse by July 2nd so

we can get an accurate count for food.

Clark, HOA President

*This is a joint event sponsored by General Manager Phil Nespeca and the Lake Hammock Village Homeowners Association.

Celebration of 4th of July

Monday, July 4th

1:00 – 4:00 pm

Clubhouse – Cookout, Trivia and live music by

“Florida Rick” Please sign up at the Clubhouse

By July 2nd

Make & Take Crafts

Thursday, July 7th

2:00 pm

Sandy Blackman 353-9804

At the clubhouse. Memory wire bracelets and

earrings.

Dining by the Book

Thursday, July 14th

Carpool 4:30 pm

Marilyn Smith 421-1018

Lake Aston Grill, 4141 Aston Club Dr. Lake Wales

(Deadline to sign up to attend is three days before

the event).

Birthday/Anniversary

Celebration

Sunday, July 17th

6:30 p.m.

Dona Rawson 547-9326 & Joanne Marko 438-5011

Come celebrate June birthdays and anniversaries.

Hostesses for this month are Stephanie &

RachelJoy Strom and Judy Page.

Activities Meeting

Tuesday, July 19th

2:00 p.m.

If you have ideas of activities, places to eat around

town or other things that you would like to see LHV

do, then please join us in the clubhouse as we plan

our August activities. We enjoy having new ideas to

explore.

Ladies’ Lunch

Wednesday, July 20th

Carpool 11:10 am

Dona Rawson 547-9326

The Hotel Tea House, Allaphaha St., Davenport

(Deadline to sign up to attend is three days before

the event).

Potluck

Friday, July 22th

5:30 pm

LHV Clubhouse.

Mexican Pot Luck

Hostess, Pat and Randy Bergstrom

1 (740) 454-2819

Bring a Dish for 8 to share.

Early Bird Dining

Tuesday, July 26th

Carpool 4:30 p.m.

Margaret Conley (353-7640) Buffet City, 810 Cypress Garden Blvd. Winter Haven

(Deadline to sign up to attend is three days before

the date of the event).

Get Well Wishes

Sharon Bowden (Surgery)

Herman Biba (Surgery)

Joan Lander (Surgery)

Jack Conley (Hospital)

Vera Krause (Hospital)

Carol Saunders (Hospital) May

Herman is in Rehab and everyone else is a home.

If you know anyone who is sick or in the hospital,

please contact Carol Gould (422-5902) know so she

can get a card to them. If you would like to be put

on the prayer chain, contact Lori Johnsen at (588-

1599).

Sympathy

Bob Odgers in the loss of his brother.

C&D Bus Trips

July 23rd – Play, “Anything Goes”

Price - $63.00 pp

July 27th – Seminole Casino Brighton

Price - $25.00 pp

Signup sheets are in the Clubhouse

ATTENTION NEW RESIDENTS

There will be an introductory meeting on

Thursday July 28th at 1:00 pm at the LHV

Clubhouse. Please bring the Welcome folder

including the New Resident form.

Thank you Maria & Marilyn

May Pot Luck

Twenty-four people attended the May Pot Luck

dinner. A large variety of delicious dishes made for

a great meal. Throughout the meal a game of

Trivia was played with the categories of Presidents,

Geography, and Music. The winning team,

“Winners”, were Maria Combs, Bruce and Marge

Love, Betty Rhodes, John and Jeanine Miller, and

Richard Could. The second place team, “No

Names” were Judy Page, Stephanie and RachelJoy

Strom, Shirley Foraker, and Bill Palmer. Both teams

received prizes.

Thank You

We would like to thank all that attended the May

Pot Luck dinner. Also, another thanks for all the

delicious dishes that you prepared. The food was

enjoyed by all.

Also, a huge thank you to all that stayed to help

with the clean-up. It was greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Hacy and Joyce Wright

Memorials & Phone Squad

Memorial Committee

Judy Page at 863-438-4598

If you can’t reach Judy call:

Other Committee Members:

Dona Rawson 863-547-9326

Deb Bialecki 863-422-8296

Our Phone Squad

Florence Browning 863-547-8516

If you can’t reach Florence, call:

Marileigh Osborn 863-421-6289

Other Phone Squad Helpers:

Joann Marko, Carol Gould, Mary Schnopp, Sally

Phillips, Marilyn Smith, Marion Spiegel, Deb

Bialecki, Stephanie Strom, Dona Rawson and

Margaret Conley

Activities Chairs

These volunteers will not be hosting all the events,

but they will be the ones finding hosts for the

events and planning the dates. If you have any

suggestions or need more information on these

activities, please contact the following:

Activities: Maria Combs 438-6643 / Joanne Marko

438-5011

Birthdays/Anniversaries: Joanne Marko 438-5011

Breakfast Out: Marge Love (815)978-7427

Bus Trips: Joanne Marko 438-5011

Early Bird Dinner: Margaret Conley 353-7640

Dining by the Book: Marilyn Smith 421-1018

Entertainment:

Ladies’ Lunches: Dona Rawson 547-9326

Park Breakfast: Maria Combs 438-6643 / Karen

Wilson 353-2275

Potlucks: Eileen Lemay 353-1108

BOD…BOD…BOD…BOD…

Newsletter Information

All newsletters can be viewed in color on the web

site at www.floridacommunities.com (click on Lake

Hammock at bottom of page). Just a reminder, any

information needs to be submitted to me by the

20th of every month. If you have any questions or

suggestions about the Gator Tales, please contact

me by email or phone. We are always looking for

ways to improve.

Gator Tales Staff

Joice Smith (Editor)

121 Silver crest

863-438-6929

joicesmith89@gmail.com

Judy Page

Stephanie Strom

Andy & Nancy Belski

Richard & Marion Spiegel

July Birthdays 1st Joe Kifus

1st Bob McDonald

1st Arthur Stanley

4th Bonnie Fischer

5th Sue Elkington

7th Racheljoy Strom

9th Dan Deuel

9th Rex Lingruen

13th Dona Rawson

13th Betty Larry

14th Gerardo Gonzalez

15th Harry Webb

16th Gloria Bitner

16th Wanda Hensley

16th Tim Stump

20th Jimmy Rodriguez

21st Debbie Bialecki

24th Jo Chaney

25th Herb Hunt

26th Stephanie Strom

27th Linda Herman

28th Bob Renka

31 Norm Brake

(If we have missed your birthday, please let us know!)

July Anniversaries

1st – Jim & Sue Huber – 55yr

1st – Calvin & Dawn Maluchnick – 38 yrs

2nd – Gary & Geraldine Harrer – 50 yrs

10th – Scott & Perky Schmauder

13th – Don & Ruth Ives – 34 yrs

15th – Norm & Jan Baczkiewicz – 44 yrs.

15th – Reg & Linda Herman – 44 yrs

23rd – Mark & Stacy Anthis – 26 yrs.

27TH – Don & Shirley Hinds – 53 yrs.

28th – Rex & Kay Lingruen – 43 yrs.

29th - Don & Linda Van Deman – 41 yrs.

(If we have missed your anniversary, please let us know!)

Photo by Sharon Bowden

Ron Martindale

Ron was employed by an electrical company in Illinois for 43 years and also had his own business in which he did testing for electric power plants. He retired in 2010 and moved to Florida from Decatur, Illinois in 2011, settling in Dundee, Florida. In August of 2015, he moved to Lake Hammock Village, specifically 102 Reineke. Ron is very much interested in politics and past political history. Though his political persuasion is unknown, I am sure he would be open to discuss any political topics with likeminded friends and neighbors. Ron believes that this is something that all citizens should be concerned with as politics will be the driving force in November for the direction our country will be taking. Ron has 2 daughters and 6 grandchildren. He expects them in July for a visit and looks forward to taking them to Disney and other local attractions. Ron's companion is a 3 year old rescue dog named “Holly”. He enjoys taking walks through the park with her so when you see them out and about, stop, introduce yourself, and make them feel welcome. Article submitted by: Marion Spiegel

BOD…BOD…BOD…BOD…

Photo by Sharon Bowden

Arlene Williams Arlene and her husband of 36 years, Leonard, lived in Roselle, New Jersey, and then Gladstone, Virginia. They had one son, Barry, and one step-son, Leonard Jr. At the age of three, Leonard's niece, Haley, came to live with them and at the age of 12, Arlene and her husband adopted her. Arlene has 6 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Sadly, Leonard passed away in 2014. An employee of the United States Post Office for 28 years, Arlene retired in 2007. Not wanting to stop working altogether, Arlene became a part time substitute teacher from 2008 – 2013. Not wanting to remain up north, Arlene's niece Rhonda made the trip to Florida to assist with finding Arlene a nice place to retire. She discovered Lake Hammock Village and encouraged Arlene to come and visit the community herself. Arlene took the suggestion, liked the place and moved in to 90 Reineke in November 2015. Arlene's interests include bowling, Bingo, and casino trips. Her constant companion is her dog “Abby”, a.k.a. “Little Abby” and you will see the two of them riding in Arlene's golf cart throughout the park and the woods. When you see them, please stop, introduce yourself and make them feel welcome. Article submitted by: Marion Spiegel

LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE

MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBERENCE

2016

Memorial Day was celebrated this year at

the Lake Hammock Village Clubhouse. We

observed the day with a service at 11:00 AM,

followed by a lunch of hotdogs, beans, potato

salad, deviled eggs and cake. The service,

through the use of video, music and spoken

word, paid homage to all of our men and

women in uniform, and our police officers

and

firefighters, who made the ultimate sacrifice to

protect us and secure our way of life. Following

the ceremony, we gathered all of our Lake

Hammock Village veterans together for a group

photo.

I would like to extend a personal “Thank You” to

all those volunteers who were instrumental in making this day a success. “Thank You” to

the cooks, the servers, those who helped us setup and those who helped us cleanup.

Without our volunteers we could never have the many successful events that we do.

Sketches by Brian Lund

Sketches by Brian Lund

Sketches by Brian Lund

Sketches by Brian

Lund

The History of America’s Independence

Day

“Taxation without representation!” was the

battle cry in America’s 13 Colonies, which

were forced to pay taxes to England’s King

George III despite having no representation

in the British Parliament. As dissatisfaction

grew, British troops were sent in to quell

the early movement toward rebellion.

Repeated attempts by the Colonists to

resolve the crisis without military conflict

proved fruitless.

On June 11, 1776, the Colonies’ Second

Continental Congress met in Philadelphia

and formed a committee whose express

purpose was drafting a document that

would formally sever their ties with Great

Britain. The committee included Thomas

Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, John Adams,

Roger Sherman and Robert R Livingston.

Jefferson, who was considered the

strongest and most eloquent writer, crafted

the original draft document. A total of 86

changes were made to his draft and the

Continental Congress officially adopted the

final version on July 4th 1776.

The following day, copies of the Declaration

of Independence were distributed and on

July 6th, The Pennsylvania Evening Post

became the first newspaper to print the

extraordinary document. The Declaration

of Independence has since become our

nation’s most cherished symbol of liberty.

Bonfires and Illuminations

On July 8th, 1776, the first public readings of

the Declaration were held in Philadelphia’s

Independence Square to the ringing of bells

and band music. One year later, on July 4th,

1777, Philadelphia marked Independence

Day by adjourning Congress and celebrating

with bonfires, bells and fireworks.

The custom eventually spread to other

towns, both large and small, where the day

was marked with processions, oratory,

picnics, contests, games military displays

and fireworks. Observations throughout

the nation became even more common at

the end of the War of 1812 with Great

Britain.

In June of 1826, Thomas Jefferson sent a

letter to Roger C. Weightman, declining an

invitation to come to Washington, D.C. to

help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the

Declaration of Independence. It was the

last letter that Jefferson, who was gravely

ill, ever wrote. In it, Jefferson says of the

document: “May it be to the world, what I

believe it will be _ the signal of arousing

men to burst the chains _ and to assume

the blessings and security of self-

government. That form, which we have

substituted, restores the free right to the

unbounded exercise of reason and freedom

of opinion. All eyes are opened, or

opening, to the rights of man…For

ourselves, let the annual return of this day

forever refresh our recollections of these

rights, and undiminished devotion to them.

Thomas Jefferson

June 24th, 1825 Monticello

Come celebrate the:

4th of

July

Where: Lake Hammock Village Clubhouse

When: Monday, July 4, 2016

Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Featuring: Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Baked

Beans, Potato Salad, Cake and Ice Cream

With 2nd helpings of neighborliness and fun.

Live Music Featuring: “Florida Rick”

***Guests and non-residents are subject to a

$3.00 Fee.

The 7th month of the year brings us

Independence Day and Canada Day.

In the Georgian calendar, the calendar

that most of the world uses, July is the

seventh month. However, on the Roman

calendar, it was actually the fifth month and was call

Quintilis, which meant fifth. Later in 46 B.C., Caesar

gave 31 days and the Roman Senates named the month

Julius in honor of Caesar. In northern hemisphere, July

is usually the hottest month of the year when it is

actually a winter time in southern hemisphere. It gets

very cold in Antarctica and cold and rainy in South

America. Because there isn't much rain in July, the grass

loses its greenness. Moreover, the abundance of flowers

and insects occur in July.

Some fun facts about July:

1. The birthstone for July is the Ruby.

2. The zodiac signs for July are Cancer (June 21 - July

22) and Leo (July 23 - August 22)

3. The birth flower for July is the water lily.

4. The month of July was named after Julius Caesar.

5. On July 1, 1867, the Dominion of Canada was

established due to the British North America Act.

6. On July 5, 1971 Amendment 26 was proclaimed

which set the voting age at 18 in the United States.

7. On July 6, 1854, the Republican Party held its first

state convention at Jackson, Michigan.

8. July is National Blueberry Month, National Ice Cream

Month and National Hot Dog Month.

Some facts I bet you didn’t know: In a bizarre, though perhaps apt, twist of fate, both

Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died on July 4, 1826.

"The publication of the Declaration of Independence

may have accidentally made the Fourth of July the

official day of independence for America, but the deaths

of two of its founders cemented its creation of the date's

designation," wrote the FW's Danny Gallagher in a post.

The Hot Dog

July Fourth is the "biggest hot dog

holiday of the year," according to

TIME magazine, with Americans

reportedly consuming about 155 million of them on

Independence Day alone. But despite a nationwide love

for the salty snack, no one really knows where the hot

dog came from. According to the National Hot Dog and

Sausage Council, it is "likely that the North American

hot dog comes from a widespread common European

sausage brought here by butchers of several

nationalities." The meaty treat's origin story remains

murky, however. Though hot dogs, french fries and

barbecued treats are typical Fourth of July fare

nowadays, our Founding Fathers feasted on some pretty

different foods to celebrate the country's independence

back in the day. According to legend, on July 4, 1776,

John Adams and his wife, Abigail, sat down for a

celebratory meal of turtle soup, New England poached

salmon with egg sauce, green peas and boiled new

potatoes in jackets. They followed the meal with Indian

pudding or Apple Pandowdy.

The "State of Independence"

Is Pennsylvania the country's most

patriotic state? According to the U.S.

Census Bureau, the so-called "State

of Independence," where the

Declaration of Independence was

debated and signed, is home to 11

places with the word "liberty" in

their name and 33 with the word "union" in them,

leading the country for the number of places with such

names. (Only one place in the nation has "patriot" in its

name, according to the bureau. Patriot, Ind., is said to

have an estimated population of 209.)

American Bald... Turkey?

In a letter to his daughter, Sarah

Bache, in 1784, Benjamin

Franklin wrote that he was

displeased that the bald eagle

had been chosen as the symbol

for the nation. "He is a Bird of

bad moral character. He does not get his living

honestly," he wrote. "You may have seen him perched

on some dead Tree near the River, where, too lazy to fish

for himself, he watches the Labour of the Fishing

Hawk." A turkey, Franklin went on to argue, is a far

"more respectable" bird. "Turk'y… [is a] true original

Native of America," Franklin wrote. "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."

July Birth Flower

The July flower is

Larkspur.

Native to the North

Temperature Zone, Larkspur is a genus of

ranunculaceous delphinium plants with bright

flowers and spurred calyx and symbolizes

feelings of an open heart and ardent

attachment.

The term delphinium is believed to come from

the Greek word for dolphin as the plant was

thought to have a resemblance to the sea

mammal.

Folklore reveals a number of names for this

flower including lark’s heel, lark’s toe, lark’s

claw, knight’s spur and stagger weed.

Traditionally used as an herbal medicine,

larkspur was believed to consolidate wounds

which is supported by the Latin name for the

plant ‘consolida’ which means ‘to consolidate.’

In Greek mythology larkspur sprang up from the

blood of Alex after he killed himself following a

temper tantrum resulting in an act of dishonor

when he did not receive Achilles’ amour.

Soldiers were also said to use larkspur in

ancient times as a method to control body lice.

Other healing uses that have been connected to

the larkspur include the treatment of

hemorrhoids, colic in children and wound

repair.

Larkspur was also said to have had magical

powers as it carries feminine energy. In addition

to healing wounds and combating lice, larkspur

was used with any spell related to the

protection, care and comfort of soldiers and

other figures of authority. It has also been

known to be used in ceremonies honoring war

dead.

Documentation points to larkspur assisting in

keeping away ghosts, scorpions and various

other poisonous creatures (Cunningham’s

Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs) and if planted

around a home it would keep away bad spirits.

Wearing larkspur also brings these benefits.

It has been used in many protection spells in

Europe and one belief is that if bunches of the

flower are hung in a stable, it would prevent the

animals from being attacked by a predator or

from being stolen.

A legend from ancient Rome says men chasing

a dolphin enraged Neptune who turned it into

the Delphinium protecting it from capture.

Contemporary medicinal uses of the larkspur

centre primarily on the treatment of scorpion

stings as an antidote. A myth pointed to laying

delphiniums in the path of a scorpion as they

would basically cause it to stop and freeze until

the plant is removed.

The flower is also associated with gaiety, levity

and purity of heart.

There are secret meanings to three colors

including “Fickleness” (pink), “Joyful, Happy-Go-

Lucky” (white) and “You Have Such a Sweet

Disposition” (purple)

Larkspur is a popular garden plant, which will

grow up to between two and four feet tall.

There are approximately forty different species

of larkspur with hundreds of additional cultivars

that horticulturalists have created.

Larkspur is a poisonous plant which, when

ingested, leads to nausea, vomiting, abdominal

pain and muscular spasms.

The spur of the flower, which is reminiscent of

parts of a lark, created this flower’s name and

the town of Larkspur, Colorado was named by

the Governor’s wife Elizabeth Hunt in 1871. The

abundance of delphiniums (larkspur) growing in

the area led to this fitting tribute.

The Ruby

July Birthstone

July birthstone like a perfect red rose,

the Ruby's rich color speaks of love

and passion. Called the "Rajnapura"

or King of Gems by ancient Hindus,

July's birthstone is among the most

highly prized of gems throughout

history. The Ruby was considered to

have magical powers, and was worn

by royalty as a talisman against evil.

It was thought to grow darker when

peril was imminent, and to return to

its original color once danger was

past—provided it was in the hands of

its rightful owner!

Rubies were thought to represent

heat and power. Ancient tribes used

the gem as bullets for blowguns, and

it was said that a pot of water would

boil instantly if a Ruby was tossed

into it. Ground to powder and placed

on the tongue, this crystal was used

as a cure for indigestion.

The word Ruby comes from the Latin

"ruber," meaning red. It is a variety

of the mineral Corundum, and is

found as crystals within metamorphic

rock. Corundum is the second

hardest mineral, after Diamond. It

comes in a variety of colors, and is

considered a Sapphire in any color

except red, which is designated as a

Ruby. Rubies range in hue from an

orangey red to a purplish red, but the

most prized gems are a true red in

color. Large sized Rubies are very

rare and valuable.

The history of Ruby mining dates

back more than 2,500 years ago. The

most beautiful crystals are thought to

be from Burma, but quality Rubies

are also found in India, Sri Lanka,

Australia, Kenya, Tanzania,

Afghanistan, Pakistan, and the United

States.

It has been said that the Ruby's red

glow comes from an internal flame

that cannot be extinguished, making

a gift of this stone symbolic of

everlasting love. With its hardness

and durability, it is a perfect

engagement gem. And if worn on the

left hand, ancient lore has it that the

Ruby will bring good fortune to its

wearer, too!

Exploring Florida Wildlife..... The gopher tortoise is approximately 9 – 11

inches in length and can be identified by its

stumpy, elephantine hind feet and flattened,

shovel-like forelimbs which it uses for digging.

The shell is generally tan, brown or gray in

color. Life span for gopher tortoises ranges

from 40-60 years.

The gopher tortoise lives in well drained sandy

areas with low growing vegetation, which comprises their diet. Common habitats include

sandhill, pine flatwoods, scrub, scrubby flatwood, and pine-mixed hardwoods.

A superb digger, the gopher tortoise lives in long burrows which offer protection from

heat, cold and predators. Burrows average in length 15 feet long and 6.5 feet deep and

are shared with more than 350 other animal species. These include burrowing owls,

snakes, rabbits, opossums, and Florida mice. For this reason, the gopher tortoise is

known as a “keystone” species as its burrows are sources of survival for so many other

animal species.

In Florida, the gopher tortoise is listed as a “Threatened” species which allows it to be

protected under state law. Permits are required before any gopher tortoise can be

moved, captured, or relocated. In addition, injured or dead tortoises should be reported

to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission at 1-850-921-1030, M-F, 8:00

AM-5:00 PM. After hours at 1-888-404-3922. According to their website, an officer

will respond to take care of the tortoise.

These gentle reptiles can be seen

frequently throughout the wooded area of

our park. Please use caution when you see

them so that we can do our part to protect

this important and delicate specie.

For additional information, please go to:

www.myfwc.com

Cornish Pasty

Submitted by: Judy Page

Although the people of the U.K. enjoy desserts, or

puddings as they call them, they do eat many unique

savory foods, too. This month I will provide the

recipe for the Cornish Pasty, or "oggy" as it often is

called in Cornwall.

Cornwall is a peninsula and the county the furthest

south in England. The people have strived for more

autonomy, like recognized in Scotland and Wales;

this was given to them this century. The Cornish

language, which has had a resurgence since last

century, is more closely related to the Welsh

language than those of Scotland or Ireland. To my

ears a true Cornish accent reminds me of the "Arrr!"

I used to hear from pirates in the old, old movies. I

mean no disrespect by this comment as I find the

many varied accents of the U.K. to be fascinating.

The pasty originally was the food the tin miners of

Cornwall took into the mines with them.

Traditionally the crimped edge of the pastry never

was eaten by the miners. They used it as handles

their filthy working hands could hold, keeping the

rest of the pasties clean for them to consume. Many

of the pasties had the meat filling at one end of the

pasty, but a sweet, fruit filling at the other end. It

was dinner and pudding all in one!

Cornish Pasty

500-675g/1 1/4 - 1 1/2 pounds’ short crust pastry

450-500g/1pound chuck steak, flank steak or skirt

steak, cubed

175g/6 oz. potato, about 1 potato, peeled and diced

175g/6 oz. swede (rutabaga), peeled and diced

1 onion, finely chopped

2.5mi/1/2 tsp. Dried mixed herbs (optional)

Beaten egg, to glaze

Salt and ground black pepper, to taste (most I have

enjoyed were heavily peppered)

1. Divide the pastry into six (6) equal pieces. Roll

each into a circle 20cm/8 inches in diameter.

Preheat the oven to the Hot 220C/425F

temperature. It will be reduced later.

2. Mix together meat, vegetables, seasoning and

herbs (if using the herbs).

3. Option 1. Spoon an equal amount of filling onto

ONE-HALF of each pastry circle. Brush the edges of

the pastry with water. Fold the pastry OVER the

filling. Crimp the edges firmly or roll the edges and

then crimp them.

4. Option 2. Spoon an equal amount of the filing

onto the CENTER of each pastry circle. Brush the

edges of the pastry with water. Pull the pastry Up

over the filling so that the crimped or rolled and

crimped edge goes over the top of the pasty.

5. Transfer each pasty, using a fish slice, to a non-

stick baking sheet. Brush each pasty with the beaten

egg.

6. Put these in the Hot over for 15 minutes.

7. Then REDUCE the heat to 160C/325F and bake

for a further one hour. If they begin browning too

quickly, cover them loosely.

Although swede is the usual vegetable, you can use

turnip, carrots and celery if you prefer. Most pasties

I have eaten have had carrot added to the above

recipe.

Birthdays, when you get to be our age,

are not necessarily about presents and

birthday parties. Rather, they are about

spending time with those you love and

care about. For that reason, I always try

to find something to do that may be a

bit out of the ordinary. This year, while

pondering that special event, I happened

across some flyers in the clubhouse for

the “Gypsy Vanner” horses. Having been

previous horse owners, and knowing how

much Joice loved these animals, I

thought this would be a wonderful “gift”. The “Gypsy Vanner” horse farm is located in

Ocala and tours are offered Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM. The

“Gypsy Vanner” horse is a new breed to America, having been brought to this country

from Europe in 1991. Not only are they remarkable horses, but their history dates back

to the Gypsies and Travelers who used them to pull their colorful wagons. The tour of

the farm includes an up close look at the horses, the new babies and an in depth

discussion of the Gypsy culture and lifestyle. If you have an interest in horses, I

encourage you to make the trip to Ocala, take the tour and enjoy a beautiful day on the

farm. I know we certainly did.

Article by: Clark Smith

In an effort to support our local

community, I thought this month we

would visit the newly remodeled “Beef

O Brady’s”, located right outside the

gate in the “Tractor Supply” shopping

center. As many of you may

remember, the old Beefs was dark

and dingy, the service not all that great and the food not much

better. Under new Owner/Operator Cody McCain, all that has

changed. The remodel opened the place up so that it is now bright

and airy. The staff is over-the-top friendly, including Cody, who is

always ever present, greets every customer personally, and makes it

a point to “know” each and every one of his customers. The food,

which by all standards, had slipped a notch in quality, is now back to a

quality level. On our visit, I had the buffalo chicken wrap and Joice

had the mushroom burger. Together with a cold beer to wash it down

with, it was an excellent choice for lunch. If you enjoy sports, new

and more TV screens have been added to cover every major sporting

event. When football season starts, this is going to be the place to be. And the best

part...you can get there by golf cart, bicycle or feet. I encourage you to drop in for

lunch or dinner and say “Hi!” to Cody.

Article by: Clark Smith

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

Haines City Farmers Market: Every Wednesday at Railroad Park

8:00-12:00

Monday, July 4th Thunder on the Ridge

Lake Eva Park, 3:00-10:00 PM

Celebration Monday, July 4 – “All American 4th of July”

Parade: 9:00 AM

“Mac McAnally” Concert: 7:30 PM

Fireworks: 9:15 PM

Kissimmee Monday, July 4 – 4th of July Celebration – Lake Front Park

Saturday Nite Cruise Old Town – Every Saturday

Live 50's and 60's music

at 7:00 PM

Lakeridge Winery Saturday, July 2 – Summer Music Series– 1:00 - 4:00 - Free

Saturday, July 9 – Summer Music Series – 1:00 – 4:00 - Free

Saturday, July 16 – Summer Music Series – 1:00 – 4:00 – Free

Saturday, July 23 – Summer Music Series – 1:00 – 4:00 – Free

Saturday, July 30 – Summer Music Series – 1:00 – 4:00 - Free

Winter Haven Saturday, July 9 – 2nd Saturday Market – 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

South Central Park

July 3-5 – Red, Brick and Boom

Legoland Park

Saturday, July 23 – 4th Saturday Market – 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Lakeland July 15-24 - “Grease” - Lakeland Community Theater

A Little funny submitted by Richard Spiegel

Monthly Dose

of

Healthy Living

"Don't let aging get you down. It's too hard to get back

up." --John Wagner

We Need To Stretch! (Part 3)

Lower Body Stretches

Increase your lower body, hip, knee and ankle

mobility with these essential leg stretches. Start a

lower body stretching program today also.

Pick 2 or 3 lower body stretches to perform at least

3 times per week. Generally hold the stretches for

30 seconds each.

You can then choose 2 or 3 new lower body

stretches every week.

This will add greatly to the flexibility of your low

back, hips, knees and ankles.

So give it a try and see how much better you can

walk, bend down to pick up something and get out

of a chair!

1. Seated Lifts Improve the range of motion in your hips and legs. Help stabilize your low back and pelvis 2. Standing Quadriceps Stretch Will improve your hip and knee range of motion with these. Can improve your standing posture by allowing you to stand up straighter. 3. Back Stretch Improves the range of motion in your spine and trunk. Increases your ability to bend and reach low or high. 4. Inner Thigh Stretch Improve your hip and thigh range of motion with exercises.

Increase your functional ability in standing, walking and stepping. 5. Calf Stretch Targets the flexibility of your calf muscle and heel cord. Increases your ability to straighten your knee 6. Hip Side Stretch This is a good stretch for the side hip area. Improve the range of motion of our hips. These also can help with balance. 7. Hip Rotation Stretch Increase the range of motion of your hips. Improve the functional use of your legs as in getting out of a car or stepping over the side of your bath tub. 8. Soleus Stretch Increases the flexibility of the deep calf muscle. Generally improves your lower body flexibility and functional use of your legs. 9. Ankle Circles Improve the range of motion of the ankle and foot. Can help with ankle swelling 10. Hamstring Stretch Increases your ability to lean forward and reach your feet. Improves the flexibility of your low back and legs. 11. Knee To Chest Stretches your knee and hip joints. Improves low back flexibility. 12. Ankle Stretch Helps maintain good ankle flexibility which will assist with walking and standing. Also helps with knee and hip stiffness.

Article found here: http://eldergym.com/elderly-

flexibility.html

THIS IS US!!!!

Senior citizens are constantly

being criticized for every

conceivable deficiency of the

modern world, real or imaginary.

We know we take responsibility

for all we have done and do not

blame others.

HOWEVER, upon reflection, we

would like to point out that it

was NOT the senior citizens who

took:

The melody out of music,

The pride out of appearance,

The courtesy out of driving,

The romance out of love,

The commitment out of

marriage,

The responsibility out of

parenthood,

The togetherness out of the

family,

The learning out of education,

The service out of patriotism,

The Golden Rule from rulers,

The nativity scene out of

cities,

The civility out of behavior,

The refinement out of language

The dedication out of

employment.

The prudence out of spending,

The ambition out of

achievement or

God out of government and

school.

And we certainly are NOT the

ones who eliminated patience

and tolerance from

personal relationships and

interactions with others!!

and, we do understand the

meaning of patriotism, and

remember those who have

fought and died for our country.

Just look at the Seniors with

tears in their eyes and pride in

their hearts as they stand at

attention with their hand over

their hearts!

Travel Notes

From: Ruthelise Anderson, MCC

Cruise Planners

I was asked not too long ago which is the most

important travel trend for 2016. Without a doubt, my

answer was River Cruising!

For so many travelers, a river cruise offers the perfect

combination: beautiful sky, amazing landscapes with

vineyards, castles and unique villages. A few steps away,

their own castle awaits: a beautiful river cruise ship,

with incredible culinary experiences, wines, beautifully

decorated staterooms; and all the other amenities one

enjoys from a modern hotel . . . all with convenience of

unpacking once.

Most first time river cruisers have the same question:

Are river and ocean cruises similar? Most travelers will

agree that probably the only similarity is the word

“cruise,” when referring to these two great experiences.

Let’s review some of the differences:

“You get to visit villages and picturesque towns

every day.

“Okay, let’s agree that not all stretches of the river

are always scenic. But, the landscape certainly

changes.

“You always see the shoreline. Our cruisers who

may get seasick won’t be missing the waves.

“You are literally stepping out of your ship and

walking into town or with easy access to the main

places of interest. We left behind some of those

industrial ports we are familiar with on some of the

ocean sailings.

“No more longer waits or challenging transfers to

shore by tender.

“River cruising is, without a doubt, a more intimate

experience…You get to meet your fellow passengers

and the crew.

“And you have to be aware of established eating

times. Breakfast is usually served from 7:00 until

9:00 a.m.; lunch from noon until 2:00 p.m.; and

dinner from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

“Do you get exhausted when looking at one of the

big ship’s deck plans? Not for river cruises – all is

very accessible and near to your cabin. Reserve your

walking for visiting that magical village and climbing

the square church tower!

“Have any questions for your captain or the

officers? Chances are you will see your captain

more than once a day

“This is a great benefit: Wi-Fi is free on most river

cruise ships. It is true it may not always work when

sailing through some of the areas, but what a

wonderful way to stay connected with our loved

ones

“And Shore excursions are included in the price.

“And probably the best news of all: you unpack

once!

And how about the itineraries? Ruthelise said that many

may be surprised to learn that river cruising allows for

the opportunity to explore Africa, the Amazon River,

Myanmar, Egypt, Russia, China, Vietnam, India and

more.

Would you like to learn more about what each one of

the river cruise lines has to offer?

Give us a call at 863.644.1014 or visit our website at

www.ExclusiveCruisePlanners.com. Ruthelise Anderson,

MCC. Offices located at 5015 South Florida Avenue,

Suite 404, Lakeland, FL 33813 (Bank of Central Florida

building).

Ruthelise Anderson, MCC

Cruise and Travel Advisor / Master Cruise Counselor

www.ExclusiveCruisePlanners.com

@ExclusiveCrPl ExclusiveCruisePlanners

Chiropractic Care for Children & Adults

Activator Methods Proficiency Rated Doctors Participating Providers with Medicare and

Other Insurances

Carys Felton, D.C. Douglas C. Gagnon, Jr., D.C.

350 S. 10th Street Haines City, FL 33844

863-422-4575

www.heartoffloridachiropractic.com

SUNCREST SALES CORPORATION

At Lake Hammock Village 36106 U.S. Highway 27 Haines City, Florida

(863) 421-5764 or (866) 741-1239 www.lakehammock.com

Email: phil@lakehammock.com

Lake Hammock Village Residents – Bring us a buying customer on any resale and receive $100.00. Receive $400 if they purchase a new home or build a new home.

Office Hours Monday thru Friday * 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Saturday * 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Sunday by Appointment

Closed Holidays

Sales Staff Phil Nespeca

* Cell (863) 307-9686

LHV Residents Corner A Place for our Residents’ Services

Shelly’s Cleaning Service 58 Sargent St

Cell Phone: 910-624-8925

Email: Shelly.Shaffer81@yahoo.com

I take pride in my work.

Your home is like my home. When we

meet we will review and write down

everything you want cleaned. One-

time jobs and other errands performed

as needed.

Give me a call – or stop by my house.

Handy Man at your Service

Jerry Sibila Cell Phone: 910-876-7221

No job too small!! Give

me a call and we can

discuss what you need

done. OR stop by my

house and see what we’ve

done inside.

58 Sargent Street

Floors – Plumbing – Ceiling Fans – Painting –

Landscaping – Household Repairs – ETC.

Household Handy Man

Bruce Lemay

863-353-1108

33 Silver Crest Dr.

General maintenance and home repair. No job to small,

call or stop by for estimate.

This is your resident page. If you have a

service, talent, or skill you would like to

share or provide please contact Joyce

Middleton or Joice Smith to have it

displayed on this page.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 9:30 AM

Water Aerobics 1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM

CLR Game

2

6:30 PM

Ladies’ Poker

3

4 FOURTH OF JULY PICNIC AND LIVE

MUSIC 1-4 PM

5

6 8:15 AM Coffee

9:30 AM Water Aerobics

7:00 PM Bingo

7 8:00 AM

Men's Breakfast 10:00 AM

Shuffleboard 2:00 pm

Craft Day 7:00

Dominoes

8 9:30 AM Water Aerobics

1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM

CLR Game

9

6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker

10

11 9:30 AM

Water Aerobics 10:00 AM

Shuffleboard 1:00 PM

Hand & Foot 1:00 PM Scrabble

12

8:00 – Noon

Pool closed For Maint.

13 8:15 AM Coffee

9:30 AM

Water Aerobics

7:00 PM Bingo

14 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast

10:00 AM Shuffleboard

2:00 PM Billiard

7:00 PM Dominoes

4:30 pm Dining by the book

15 9:30 AM

Water Aerobics

1:00 PM Pokeno

7:00 PM

CLR Game

16 8:15 AM Breakfast Out

R-eatery

6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker

17

6:30 PM Birthdays

Anniversaries Celebration

18 9:30 AM

Water Aerobics 10:00 AM

Shuffleboard 1:00 PM

Hand & Foot 1:00 PM Scrabble

19

2:00 PM Activities Meeting

20 8:15 AM Coffee

9:30 AM Water Aerobics

11:10 am Ladies Lunch

7:00 PM Bingo

Gator Tales Due

21 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast

10:00 AM Shuffleboard

2:00 PM Billiards 7:00 PM

Dominoes

22 9:30 AM Water Aerobics

1:00 PM Pokeno

5:30 PM

Mexican Pot Luck

7:00 PM CLR Game

23

6:30 PM Ladies’ Poker

24

25 9:30 Water Aerobics

10:00 AM Shuffleboard

1:00 PM Hand & Foot

1:00 PM Scrabble

26

4:30 PM Early Bird

Dining

27 8:15 AM

Coffee 9:30 AM

Water Aerobics 7:00 PM

Bingo

28 8:00 AM

Men's Breakfast 10:00 AM

Shuffleboard 2:00 PM Billiards 7:00 PM

Dominoes

29 9:30 AM Water Aerobics

1:00 PM Pokeno 7:00 PM

CLR Game

30

6:30 PM

Ladies’ Poker

31

Thursday July 14th – Dining by the Book – Lake Aston Grill, 4141 Aston Club Dr. Lake Wales Meet at the clubhouse

at 4:30 (Deadline to sign up is three days before the date of the event).

Wednesday, July 20th – Ladies Lunch – The Hotel Tea House, Allapaha St., Davenport. Meet at clubhouse at 11:10

(Deadline to sign up is three days before the date of the event). Note the time change

Tuesday, July 26th - Early Bird – Buffet City, 810 Cypress Garden Blvd. Meet at clubhouse at 4:30. (Deadline to sign

up is three days before the date of the event).