WELCOME FRIENDS & GUEST 1

HALLOWEEN AND FALL

DECORATIONS AROUND THE

VILLAGE

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Lake Hammock Village Homeowners Association Board of Directors 2012

Officers and Directors

President: David Lennox 2012*

Vice Pres.: Richard Gould 2012*

Secretary: Doreen Hughey 2013*

Treasurer: Pete Evans 2013*

Director: Tammy Anthis 2012*

Director: Barb Cowles 2012*

Director: Jim Fitch 2012*

Director: Bob Marotti 2013*

*Denotes term ends at the end of the noted year

Committee Chairs

Activities: Activities Committee

Gator Tales: Tammy Anthis 353-1959

Phone Squad: Jane Biba 422-6531

Sunshine: Kay Levinson 422-8543

Welcome: Marilyn Smith 421-1018

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

Unofficial Newsletter of Lake Hammock Village

Tammy Anthis, Editor

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Every month of the year is beautiful, but November has its

own kind of madness. The gorgeous colors have mostly been

stripped away by the winds and rain that late October

brings. The skies are often gray and forbidding. The

holidays are looming up and a feeling of fear creeps in that

you won't be able to keep up. The massive shopping and

choosing of gifts are daunting and pressing over your heart. All of this starts to

overwhelm people as this gray and cold month, November appears.

For those born in the month of November Topaz is the traditional birthstone.

Topaz is associated with constancy, loyalty, faithfulness and friendship.

November’s birth flower is Chrysanthemum. They are a symbol

of cheerfulness; you’re a Wonderful Friend; Rest; Loveliness; Abundance;

Wealth.

Scorpio and Sagittarius are the astrological signs for November. Birthdays

from November 1st through the 21st fall under the Scorpio sign. November

22nd through November 30th birthdays fall under the sign of Sagittarius.

HOLIDAYS IN NOVEMBER

VETERANS DAY: In 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier

was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. This site, on a hillside

overlooking the Potomac and the city of Washington, became the focal

point of reverence for America’s veterans. Similar ceremonies

occurred earlier in England and France, where an unknown soldier was

buried in each nation’s highest place of honor (in England, Westminster

Abbey; in France, the Arc de Triomphe.) These memorial gestures all

took place on November 11, giving universal recognition to the

celebrated ending of World War I fighting at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of

the 11th day of the 11th month.) The day became known as “Armistice Day.” Armistice Day

officially received its name in America in 1928 through a Congressional resolution. It

became a national holiday 12 years later by similar Congressional action. If the idealistic

hope had been realized that World War I was "the War to end all Wars," November 11th

might still be called Armistice Day. But only a few years after the holiday was proclaimed,

war broke out in Europe. Sixteen and one-half million Americans took part. Four hundred

thousand of them died in service, more than 292,000 in battle.

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Armistice Day Changed to Honor All Veterans: Realizing that peace was equally

preserved by veterans of WW II and Korea, Congress was requested to make this day an

occasion to honor those who served America in all wars. In 1954 President Eisenhower

signed a bill proclaiming November 11th as Veterans Day. On Memorial Day 1958, two more

unidentified American dead were brought from overseas and interred in the plaza beside

the Unknown Soldier of World War I. One was killed in World War II, the other in the

Korean War. In 1973, a law passed providing interment of an unknown American from the

Vietnam War, but none was found for several years. In 1984, an unknown serviceman from

that conflict was placed alongside the others. To honor these men, symbolic of all

Americans who gave their lives in all wars, an Army honor guard, the 3rd U.S. Infantry (The

Old Guard), keeps day and night vigil. A law passed in 1968 changed the national

commemoration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. It soon became

apparent, however, that November 11th was a date of historic significance to many

Americans. Therefore, in 1978 Congress returned the observance to its traditional date.

National Ceremonies Held at Arlington: The focal point for official, national ceremonies

for Veterans Day continues to be the memorial amphitheater built around the Tomb of the

Unknowns. At 11 a.m. on November 11th, a combined color guard representing all military

services executes “Present Arms” at the tomb. The nation’s tribute to its war dead is

symbolized by laying of a Presidential wreath. The bugler plays “Taps.” The rest of the

ceremony takes place in the amphitheater. Every year the President of the United States

urges all Americans to honor the commitment of our Veterans through appropriate

public ceremonies.

REMEMBER NOVEMBER 11th It is the Veteran, not the preacher,

Who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the Veteran, not the reporter,

Who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the Veteran, not the poet,

Who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the Veteran, not the campus organizer,

Who has given us freedom to assemble.

It is the Veteran, not the lawyer,

Who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the Veteran, not the politician,

Who has given us the right to vote.

It is the Veteran, Who salutes and serves under The Flag.

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We would like to thank and honor our

Lake Hammock Village Veterans:

Barry Anthis – Navy 1960-1968 – Gunners Mate USS Sperry, USS Rowan, USS

Lucid, ASPB, USS San Joaquin County, USS Constellation – Viet Nam Vet.

Chester Clapp - U.S. 1954 to 1956.

Ron Cowles – U.S. Air Force 1966-1970.

Vito DeStefano – Army 1951-1953.

Lee Emery – Army 1968-1970.

Pete Evans – ARNG 1970-1976.

Tom Godfrey – U. S. Marine Core 1959-1965.

Herb Hunt – U.S. Army 101st airborne 1968-1970 Hamburger Hill. Vietnam.

Jeff Hunt – Army 1967-1978.

Dalep Karem – Marines 1953-1956.

Lloyd Larry – Army 1968-1970.

Jack McQuade – Army & Air Force Feb. 24, 1943-Feb. 19, 1946.

Rich Nolan – Navy 1977-1998.

Walter Paulovske – Army WWII for 1 year & 6 months (1944-1945). Served in Germany.

87 INF, Division Purple Heart & 1 Bronze Star, wounded and sent home.

Gerald Rockwell – Air Force 1951-1971.

David Schnopp - Army 1975 to 1978.

Richard Spiegel – Navy 1960-1964

Walter Strohmaier- U.S. Navy from 1966-1968.

Denny Weinzierl - Air Force from 1968 to 1972.

Manager Notes

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. ~John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Thankful Week before Thanksgiving, I limp around real strange.

Huddle in the corner, As though I have the mange.

All the other turkeys, Just gobble, gobble on.

I'm silent, and I act As if my gobbler's gone.

Everyone is thankful On Thanksgiving Day. Friday it's forgotten.

You all go on your way. I know what thankful is So listen when I say.

"It's great to be a turkey, After Thanksgiving Day."

REMEMBER TO TURN BACK YOUR CLOCKS

ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 7th

Renee

November 2012

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November President’s Article November is an exciting time for Lake Hammock Village. Almost daily, our snowbird residents are returning, ready to be involved with the activities in our community. We not only look forward to you joining in the events and activities, but urge you to volunteer to assist or lead in supporting our activities. And we are always ready to entertain suggestions for new ideas. November is also time for you to consider being nominated and running for the Board of Directors. We will be appointing a Nominating Committee at the Board meeting, Tuesday, November 6th. Hopefully we will develop a good list of residents interested in offering their skills and experience as a Board Member. You are also reminded that November/December is an excellent time to pay your 2013 Association dues ($15). To be able to vote at the Annual Meeting, the dues must be paid at least ten (10) days before the Annual Meeting which will be held on the third Tuesday of January, 2013. While you are choosing the activities and events you want to join, remember that:

- Welcome Back Dance, Saturday, November 3rd. Tickets are available from Pete Evans or Mary Morin.

- Yard Sale, Saturday, November 10th. To offer to help please contact Dick Gould.

- Thanksgiving Dinner, Thursday, November 22nd, hosted by Betty Pall and Carol Gould. Please sign up at the clubhouse.

Let us all remember that activities are always better when you join in. And, each activity takes a lot of planning and support to be successful. As the saying goes – many hands make light work. As I write this, we are starting to pack for our 24 hour trip to Lake Hammock village and by the time you read this, we will be onsite. I leave you with these thoughts which will challenge me on the way south:

Why do the slowest drivers drive in the passing lane? How do they get deer to cross the road only at the yellow signs?

Why do they lock gas station restrooms? Are they afraid someone will clean them?

Dave

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Sick List Please keep these people in your thoughts and prayers:

May Cook – Palm Gardens Nursing Home Ira Ladyman – Home

Sally Phillips – Home Perky Schmauder – Home

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

(422-8543) know so she can get a card to them. If you would like to be put on the prayer

chain please contact Cathy Strohmaier (419-2699).

To Renee for the pictures of Lake Hammock Village yard

decorations.

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We Remember Them

“A Litany of Remembrance”

In the rising of the sun and in its going down,

We remember them.

In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter,

We remember them.

In the opening of the buds and in the rebirth of spring,

We remember them.

In the blueness of the sky and the warmth of summer,

We remember them.

In the rustling of the leaves and in the beauty of autumn,

We remember them.

In the beginning of the year and when it ends,

We remember them.

When we are weary and in need of strength,

We remember them.

When we are lost and sick at heart,

We remember them.

When we have joys and special celebrations we yearn to share,

We remember them.

So long as we live, they too shall live, for they are now a part of us, as we remember them.

Rabbi Sylvan Kamens and Rabbi Jack Reimer

Central Conference of American Rabbis

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LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE NOVEMBER 2012 ACTIVITIES

November 1, Thursday- ACTIVITIES PLANNING FOR DECEMBER-

Clubhouse 2:00 PM

November 3, Saturday-WELCOME HOME LUAU-CLUBHOUSE-7 P.M.-11.P.M.

$5/PP BYOB / BRING APPETIZER OR DESSERT TO SHARE/ Mary Morin is

Hostess / 353-1023

November 6, Tuesday-LHV BOD MEETING-7:00 P.M.-Clubhouse

November 8, Thursday-LADIES LUNCH-LANG’S-17-92 / meet at Clubhouse

12:30 p.m. Jane Biba in charge of reservations 863-422-6531

November 10, Saturday-LHV YARD SALE & BAKE SALE-8:00 A.M.-12:00

P.M. / $3/PER HOUSE-Richard Gould is coordinator-863-422-5902

November 11, Sunday-“BUNCO”-(clubhouse) 7:00 p.m. Cost $3-Please bring

snacks to share & BYOB

November 13, Tuesday-LHV HOA MEETING-Clubhouse 7:00 PM

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November 14, Wednesday-EARLYBIRD DINING-RED LION (fka) Gift Mill)

DUNDEE-carpool 4:30 p.m. Cathy Strohmaier is in charge of reservations-

863-419-2699

November 17, Saturday-BREAKFAST-at-R-EATERY (US 27 HAINES CITY)

meet there at 8:15 a.m. Jane Biba is in charge of reservations 422-6531

November 18, Sunday-BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES-celebration is at 6:30 0

p.m. (clubhouse) Hostess to be determined

November 22-Thursday-LHV THANKSGIVING DINNER- 1:00 p.m.

Clubhouse-Bring a dish to share. Hostesses are Betty Pall 863-421-4907 &

Carol Gould 863-422-5902

November 27, Tuesday-DINING BY THE BOOK-TO BE DETERMINED-

WHEN BOOKS ARE HERE carpooling at 4:30 p.m.-Reservations person

to be determined.

November 29, Thursday-CRAFTS-clubhouse-1:00 p.m.-$5 to be paid in

advance. Margaret Conley is the coordinator 353-7640

Have you missed our monthly Make-N- Take crafts?

We are going to try again to have Make-N-Take craft day once a month.

If you would like to participate please pay $5.00 a month in advance to

Margaret 107 Reineke 353-7640

We are planning on November 29th to make Christmas charm bracelet and earrings.

Please sign up and pay before November 8th

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BINGO - BINGO SAME TIME

WEDNESDAY AT 7:00 PM

(please arrive by 6:45)

SAME PLACE

LHV CLUBHOUSE

BRING A FRIEND

(GET A FREE TICKET)

The more people we have the larger the pots will be. If we don’t start having more players we

might need to cancel Bingo.

We need people willing to take a turn being a Bingo Caller.

SNOWBIRD WELCOME BACK “LUAU” (Grass Skirts and Hawaiian Shirts Optional)

(Leis will be handed out compliments of the HOA)

Saturday, November 3, 2012

7:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Hope everyone can attend the

2012 Snowbird Welcome Back Luau!

B.Y.O.B. Beer and Non-Alcoholic Punch

will be provided at no cost

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Music and Karaoke will be provided by

Lake Hammock’s new DJ couple Clark and Joice Smith

Bring a snack to

share with other

guests!

There will be Games and Prizes!

Tickets are $5.00/person For Tickets, Please call Pete & June Evans 422-9537 or Carl & Mary Morin

353-1023

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LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE FALL

YARD SALE

NOVEMBER 10TH – 8:00 AM – NOON

Yard Sale Co-chairpersons Dick Gould (422-5902) and Bob Post (353-

5356) respectfully request that you consider volunteering to make

this Yard Sale another success.

We need help with food sales (coffee & doughnuts, bake goods, hot dogs), taxi drivers and

traffic control.

Once again we call upon the wonderful LHV bakers to make the bake sale successful.

Please bring baked goods to the Clubhouse by 4:00 pm, Friday Nov. 9th. The bake sale is

open to residents on Friday from 6:30 – 7:30 pm.

The cost is $3.00 per carport to hold a yard sale. Reta Cramer has volunteered to collect

the fee on Friday, Nov. 9th.

At the conclusion of the Yard Sale, Lighthouse Ministries, with

assistance from Walter Strohmaier, will collect any leftover items

you wish to donate. Please take your donated items to the

driveway at 192 Glen Este Blvd. If you are unable to take your

items to Walter’s driveway, please place them at the end of your

driveway.

Signup sheets can be found in the Clubhouse. The Yard Sale is a

very important revenue-generating event for the HOA. Success

depends on the efforts of our residents to get involved and help.

We thank you in advance, knowing that YOU will do your part to make this the best Yard

Sale ever.

Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That’s why it’s called the present. Live and savor every moment, This is not a dress rehearsal!

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HERE’S HOW TO OBSERVE THANKSGIVING

Count your blessings instead of your crosses,

Count your gains instead of your losses.

Count your joys instead of your woes,

Count your friends instead of your foes.

Count your smiles instead of your tears,

Count your courage instead of your fears.

Count your full years instead of your lean,

Count your kind deeds instead of your mean.

Count your health instead of your wealth.

THANKSGIVING: November 26, 1789, the first United States Thanksgiving Day took

place. President George Washington proclaimed that November 26th was Thanksgiving

Day, in response to a request from both houses of Congress for a day of public

thanksgiving and prayer. Thanksgiving was later established as an annual holiday, to take

place on the fourth Thursday of November each year.

A Thanksgiving Day Prayer

Lord, We humbly ask Thy blessing

On the turkey and the dressing,

On the yams and cranberry jelly,

And the pickles from the deli.

Bless the apple pie and tea,

Bless each and every calorie.

Let us enjoy Thanksgiving dinner.

Tomorrow we can all get thinner.

For all Thy help along the way

We're thankful this Thanksgiving day.

We're thankful too, for all our dear ones,

For all the far away and near ones.

Although we may be far apart,

We're together in my heart.

Keep us in Thy loving care,

This is my Thanksgiving prayer. P.S. Anyone who wishes may help with the dishes.

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“A SPECIAL INVITATION TO ALL OUR FAMILY AT LHV”

We will be having our Annual Thanksgiving Potluck Dinner, Thursday, November 22,

2012 at 1:00 pm. The price for Guest & Non Dues Paying HOA members will be:

adults $4.00, children age 5-12 $2.00, under age 5 free. You must pay 1 week ahead to

Betty Pall at 184 Glen Este Blvd. We would love for “ALL OF YOU” to attend. Please sign

up in the clubhouse with the food you will bring to share and the number attending.

We realize that some may not be able to attend. If this is the case, we offer to serve

(deliver) you a “Thanksgiving Dinner at Your Home” (Residents only please). In order to

serve you, please call Betty Pall 421-4907 and tell her how many meals you need for home

delivery.

Please remember that if you attend or cannot attend we are truly “THANKFUL” that you

are a part of the Lake Hammock Village Family!

Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is a traditional American Holiday where

families all over the United States sit for dinner at the

same time---Halftime

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Look at these Lake Hammock Village homes

151 GLEN ESTE BLVD **157 GLEN ESTE COURT**148 GLEN ESTE BLVD

148 GLEN ESTE BLVD* *205 GLEN ESTE COURT**175 GLEN ESTE BLVD 176 GLEN ESTE BLVD *170 GLEN ESTE BLVD*201 GLEN ESTE COURT

83 REINEKE ROAD

Cool Facts

*The practice of identifying baseball players by number was started by the Yankees in 1929.

*A giraffe can clean its ears with its 21 inch tongue.

*The greatest mountain range is the Mid-Ocean Ridge, extending 64,374 km from the Arctic Ocean to

the Atlantic Ocean.

*An area of the sun’s surface the size of a postage stamp stamp shines with the power of 1,500,000

candles.

*41% of the moon is not visible from earth at any time.

*In literature, the average length of a sentence is around 35 words.

*Leonardo Da Vinci never signed or dated his most famous painting, the Mona Lisa.

*The symbol on the pound key (#) is called an octothorpe.

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The ENJOYMENT BOOK for 2013 is available. Great 2 for 1 dining coupons, discounts at a variety of

businesses and attractions. Cost still only $30. To purchase one see Marilyn Smith – 67 Sargent

MOBILE KNIFE SHARPENING

On Monday November 5th we will have a mobile knife sharpening event in the

clubhouse parking lot.

10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

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 Judy * Cell (863) 325-6846

Saturday and Sunday by Appointment Renee * Cell (863) 242-5400

Closed Holidays

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November Birthdays

Sing a song of Birthdays Full of fun and cheer And may you keep on having them For many a happy year. – Anonymous

1st Barbara Pund

2nd Suzanne Morin

3rd David Schnopp

5th Wayne Saunders

8th Pat Carmen

9th Charles Loveall

9th Emily Marshall

9th Don VanDeman

10th Charles Wheatley

12th Betty Kretz

18th Ruth Ives

18th Doreene Martell

19th Susan Belski

21st Trish Keiger

23rd Mary Schnopp

25th Carol Gould

November Anniversaries

"Love is not blind – It sees more and not less, but because it sees more it is willing to see less."

Quoted by: Will Moss

2nd Jeff Hunt & Lori Johnsen

10 years

4th Bill & Sue Pickard

12 years

21st Terry & Sherry Talcott

42 years

25th Luther & Barbara Dickerson

29 years

28th Douglas Simpson & Pamela

Angeline

29th David & Karen Butcher

43 years

29th Bob & Brin McDonald

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October LHV Volunteers

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

any names were omitted please let me know & I will include them

next month.

HOA/Activities

Tammy Anthis (Activities, Bingo, Club house decorations, Gator Tales)

Jane Biba (Activities, Bingo)

Margaret & Jack Conley (Activities, Birthday’s & Anniversaries, Birthday Balloons)

Judy Dixon (Bingo) Mary Ann Donovan (Activities, Potluck)

Carol Gould (Bingo) June Gratz (Bingo)

Vivian Keller (Bingo) Bee Koenig (Bingo)

Joyce Ladyman (Activities, Bingo) Kay Levinson (Sunshine)

Karen Loveall (Bingo)

Joanne Marko (Activities, Club house decorations, Potluck)

Betty Rhoades (50/50 Drawings) David & Mary Schnopp (Librarians)

Marilyn Smith (Activities, Welcome Committee)

Marian Spiegel (Bingo) Cathy Strohmaier (Activities, Gator Tales)

Gator Tales Wed. Coffee

Tammy Anthis Herman & Jane Biba

Andy & Nancy Belski Lee & Nancy Emery

Mary Ann Donovan Tom & Doreen Hughey

Richard & Marian Spiegel Leon & Linda Martin

LHV Resident Patrol

Tammy Anthis Dick Gould Bill & Karen Patelunas

Jack & Margaret Conley Tom & Doreen Hughey Clark Smith

Terry & Renee DeJane Lori Johnsen Richard Spiegel

Tom Godfrey Bob Marotti

November Celebrations this month

1st 1884 - On November 1st, 1884, delegates from 25 nations met in Washington, D.C.

and established time zones for the world with every 15 degrees of longitude

equaling one hour.

2nd 1947 - Howard Hughes conducts the only flight of the Spruce Goose - the largest

fixed-wing aircraft in history.

3rd 2009 - Warren Buffet announces he will purchase the rest of Burlington Northern

and Santa Fe Railway - a deal valued at over $44 billion.

4th 1952 - The United States government establishes the National Security Agency.

5th 1895 - George B. Selden is granted the first U.S. patent for an automobile.

6th 1965 - Cuba & United States agree to begin airlift for Cubans who want to go to

US.

7th 1994 - The student radio station of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill,

called WXYC, provides the first ever internet radio broadcast.

8th 1933 - As part of the New Deal, Franklin D. Roosevelt introduces the Civil Works

Administration, which will create 4 million jobs.

9th 1989 - The Fall of the Berlin Wall.

10th 1903 - Mary Anderson patents the windshield wiper.

11th 1926 - U.S. Route 66 is established.

12th 1954 - Ellis Island shuts its doors.

13th 1940 - Walt Disney's "Fantasia" premieres.

14th 1832 - The first street car to be used in United States (car named John Mason)

took its initial trip in New York City.

15th 1969 - Dave Thomas opens the first Wendy's restaurant in Columbus, Ohio.

16th 1914 - The United States' Federal Reserve Bank opens.

17th 1970 - A patent is given to Douglas Engelbart for the first computer mouse.

18th 1963 - Push-button telephones are introduced into service for the first time.

19th 1895 - First US patent for a pencil issued to Fredrick Blaisdell.

20th 1947 - NBC's political talk show "Meet the Press" premieres.

21st 1922 - Rebecca Latimer Felton of Georgia becomes the first female United States

Senator.

22nd 1954 - Humane Society of US founded.

23rd 1889 - The first jukebox goes into operation in San Francisco - it would later

become a national phenomenon.

24th 1932 - In Washington, D.C., the FBI Scientific Crime Detection Laboratory

officially opens.

25th 1940 - Cartoon character Woody Woodpecker first appears with release of Lantz's

"Knock Knock".

26th 1922 - Archaeologists enter King Tut's tomb.

27th 1948 - Honda Motors opens a location in the United States for the first time.

28th 1964 - NASA launches Mariner 4 probe for Mars.

29th 1933 - Liquor stores are authorized in the United States for the first time - the

first location is in Pennsylvania.

30th 2004 - Ken Jennings "Jeopardy!" win streak ends at 74.

Daylight Saving Time Ends

Remember Veterans Day Sunday, November 4th

November 11th

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Veteran's Day Deluxe Crossword Puzzle

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ACROSS DOWN

2 Fight among nations

4 Serve as ground

troops

8 Weapon

12 Famous Arlington

site

15 Serve in air

16 Found in cemetery

19 March in this

20 Logic used to win

22 Special memory

23 Responsibility

1 A fight

3 Served in armed

forces

5 Toughest of tough

6 Brave soldier

7 For winner of fight

9 Give respect

10 Stars and stripes

11 Won for bravery

13 Shot from guns

14 For fight loser

15 WWI agreement

17 Armed forces

18 Serves on ships

21 Weapons

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In the Kitchen with Susan Belski

Welcome to the Holiday Season everyone! I have put together

some information if you are interested in brining your turkey

for Thanksgiving. Turkey’s need not be dry! If you have any

questions on food or nutrition or would like more recipes for

the Holiday Season, feel free to email me at

sbelski@yahoo.com and put LAKE HAMMOCK in the subject

line.

BRINING

Brine is essentially salt water. Yes, you should do it with your

turkey, as you should chicken or shrimp or fresh ham. It

changes the cellular structure of the meat, allowing it to hold

on to more moisture as it cooks. It also pulls seasoning deep into the meat. My general rule

of thumb is to use one cup to one and a half cups of kosher salt per two quarts (half a

gallon) of water. I also add about 3/4 cup of sugar. Dissolve the salt and sugar in a small

amount of hot water. Then add to the rest of the water, which should be cold. You can add

various seasonings, such as crushed peppercorns, cloves, juniper berries, garlic, or other

green herbs. For a whole turkey, I like to let it soak in a cool place for 8-10 hours,

overnight if possible. A breast should soak for at least 4. Once the brining period is over,

pat the meat dry and cook it immediately.

Chestnut, Sour Cherry, and Bacon Stuffing

1 (1 1/2-lb) sourdough loaf, cut into 1/3-inch dice (18 cups)

1 lb. coarsely chopped bacon slices (about 3 cups) can use Pancetta instead of bacon for

crispier texture.

1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons

3 cups chopped celery (5 to 6 ribs)

4 cups chopped onions (2 large)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

3 (7- to 8-oz) jars peeled cooked whole chestnuts, halved (4 cups)

2 cups dried sour cherries

40 fl oz reduced-sodium chicken broth

4 large eggs, lightly beaten

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Special equipment: a 4-quart shallow ovenproof baking dish (15 by 10 by 2 inches) or Cast

Iron Dutch Oven

Put oven rack in upper third of oven and preheat oven to 400°F.

Scatter bread in a single layer in 2 large shallow baking pans (17 by 12 inches) and toast,

stirring once or twice and switching position of pans halfway through baking, until golden

and dry, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a very large bowl.

Cook bacon in a 12-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until

browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Add butter and heat until melted, and then add celery and

onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 12 minutes. Stir in sage, salt,

and pepper and cook 1 minute. Add bacon mixture along with chestnuts and cherries to

bowl containing bread. Whisk together stock and eggs, and then stir into bread mixture

until combined well. Transfer to baking dish (stuffing will mound above dish).

Bake, loosely covered with a buttered sheet of foil (buttered side down) 30 minutes, then

remove foil and bake until top is browned, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Cooks' notes:

• Stuffing, without stock-and-egg mixture, can be assembled (but not baked) 1 day ahead

and chilled, covered. Stir in stock mixture, and then proceed with recipe.

• Stuffing can be baked 6 hours ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled,

loosely covered. Reheat, covered, in a

preheated 400°F oven until hot,

about 30 minutes.

Serves 12

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LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE

“CANDLES, CAROLS, COOKIES & CANS”

CHRISTMAS CANTATA

DECEMBER 15, 2012, 6:00 P.M.

PLEASE RESERVE THIS DATE

WE WILL BE LIGHTING CANDLES, SINGING CAROLS

AND EATING COOKIES!

THE ADMISSION IS “A CAN IN EACH HAND”

THE (NON-PERISHABLE) CANS WILL BE DONATED

TO “A HOUSE BLEST” OUR LOCAL HAINES CITY

FOOD BANK

PLEASE JOIN US AND BE BLESSED AS WE

CELEBRATE THE BIRTH OF OUR LORD AND

SAVIOUR, JESUS CHRIST!!!!

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Haines City (For more information call Parks & Recreation Department 421-3700)

Farmers Market: Every Wednesday at Railroad Park

Movies in the Park: Nov. 2nd, Lake Eva Park 7-9 PM

Saturday, Nov. 3rd: Sand Spur Seafood Festival – 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM at Lake Eva Park

Bok Tower Nov. 2nd & Nov. 30th - Moonlight Carillon Concert

Nov. 23rd – Jan. 6th – Holiday Home Tour at Pinewood Estate

Celebration

Saturday, November 3rd - Annual Alfa Rome Car Show

Friday, November 9th – Sunday, November 11th – Founder’s Day Weekend

Saturday, November 24th - Tree Lighting Ceremony with snow

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Saturday, Nov. 10th – World Beer Festival

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Sunday, Nov. 18th – The Raleigh Ringers

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Shuffleboard

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Weight Loss

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Shuffleboard

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Water Aerobics

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Water Aerobics

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Shuffleboard

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9:00 AM

Weight Loss

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Water Aerobics

7:00 PM Dominoes

Men’s Poker

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1:00 PM

Thanksgiving

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Water Aerobics

10:30 AM Line Dance

1:00 PM Pokeno

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6:30 PM

Ladies’ Poker

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Shuffleboard

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