2010-05_lake_hammock_village_newsletter

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Lake Hammock Village

Homeowners Association

Board of Directors 2010

Officers and Directors

President: Judy Dixon 2011*

Vice Pres.: Donna Hunt 2011*

Secretary: Donna Chilton 2010*

Treasurer: Gail Seal 2010*

Director: Herman Biba 2011*

Director: George Palmer 2010*

Director: Walter Strohmaier 2010*

*Denotes term ends at the end of the noted year

Committee Chairs

Activities (May): Lori Johnsen 588-1599

Gator Tales: Tammy Anthis 353-1959

Phone Squad: Jane Biba 422-6531

Sunshine: Marilyn Pena 353-1782

Welcome: Marilyn Smith 421-1018

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

May 2010

The Unofficial Newsletter of Lake Hammock Village

Tammy Anthis, Editor

The Unofficial Newsletter of Lake Hammock Village

Tammy Anthis, Editor

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Manager Notes

Lake Hammock Parking

At the LHV HOA meeting last Tuesday I introduced our new "Parking Permit” for your

guests. Since we had such a small attendance of residents at the meeting I am sending this

email so that all residents will know about this from me and not from "word of mouth" which

sometimes is not repeated in accuracy.

As per our Rules and Regulations, Paragraph # 10,”Parking of vehicles on the lawns is not

permitted. The Park reserves the right to remove such vehicle (s) in the Park at its

sole discretion. Temporary parking on vacant lots is permitted for guests of residents;

however, overnight parking is not permitted. Overnight guests needing parking

arrangements other than in their host's driveway must contact the Park Manager in

advance."

Parking Permit: When you are going to have a guest at your house and they are unable to

park in your driveway and there is a vacant lot close to your home, your guest are allowed to

park there with a Parking Permit. "IF" it is only for a few hours than a Parking Permit is not

required. "IF" it will be for overnight or all day a Parking Permit will be required. The

Parking Permit can be obtained at the office and will have your lot number and dates that

your guest will be parking on the vacant lot. The Parking Permit should be placed on the

dashboard of your guest vehicle.

Parking of a resident's vehicle (including golf carts) is NOT allowed on any vacant lot or

your grass. We have extra temporary parking at the side of the Clubhouse if needed.

Please do not park in front of the clubhouse unless you are there for clubhouse activity or

clubhouse visit.

A 'notice' will be placed on any vehicle parked in the grass or in a vacant lot without a

Parking Permit. If the vehicle is not removed it will be considered an "unauthorized" vehicle

and will be removed at the vehicle's owner's expense. This is as per our Rules and

Regulations and this is also posted at the entrance of our park.

If you have any questions, please come in and see me or give me a call at the office.

Thanking you all for your cooperation.

Renee

Community Manager

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Facts about May

Emerald is the birthstone for May.

Hawthorn and Lily of the Valley are the flowers for the month of May.

According to the early Roman calendar, May was the third month. Later, the ancient

Romans used January 1 for the beginning of their year, and May became the fifth month.

May has always had 31 days.

Several stories are passed around to show how the month of May was named. The most

widely accepted explanation is that it was named for Maia, the Roman goddess of spring

and growth. Her name related to a Latin word that means increase or growth.

May is one of the most beautiful months of the year in the North Temperate Zone. Usually

the snow and ice are gone and the hot temperatures haven't arrived. The first garden

begins to sprout in May. The wild flowers are blooming, and the trees and grasses have

turned green. Wild flowers that bloom in different parts of America are the forsythia,

dogwood, violets, and jack-in-the-box. Many birds have built their nests, and mother birds

are sitting on the eggs, which will soon hatch.

The Kentucky Derby takes place on the first Saturday in May at Churchill Downs,

Louisville, Kentucky. It is the most famous horse race in the United States.

Many Mexican Americans celebrate what they call Cinco De Mayo, on May 5th. It is the

anniversary of the Mexican victory over the French at Puebla in 1862. It is a national

holiday in Mexico.

Mother's Day (May 9th) was first observed in 1908. It was designated by Presidential

proclamation, and was recognized officially by Congress and the President in 1914. It is

celebrated in honor of Mothers.

Armed Forces Day is celebrated the third Saturday of May. The United States honors

the men and women of the military services. The Armed Forces Day Celebration combined

the Army, Navy, and the Air Force in 1950. Prior to that year, they had been held at

separate times.

Memorial Day or Decoration Day is observed, in most states of the United States, the

last Monday in May. It is a legal holiday and is observed in memory of those who died while

serving the United States in war. The graves of the war heroes are decorated with

flowers. It was first observed in 1866.

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Flowers

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

The remaining letters spell a secret message - a quotation from Romeo and Juliet.

ALSTROEMERIA AMARYLLIS ANTHURIUM

ASTER BABY'S BREATH

BELL FLOWER BIRD OF PARADISE

BOUVARDIA CALLA

CARNATION CHRYSANTHEMUM CLEMATIS

CORNFLOWER DAFFODIL DAISY

DELPHINIUM FORGET-ME-

NOT FOXGLOVE FREESIA

FUCHSIA GERANIUM

GERBERA GINGER GLADIOLUS

GOLDEN ROD HEATHER HOLLYHOCKS

HYACINTH HYDRANGEA

IRIS LAVENDER LILAC

LILY LISIANTHUS

MARIGOLD ORCHID

PANSY PEONY PETUNIA

ROSE SNAPDRAGON

STATICE STOCK SUNFLOWER

TULIP VIOLET

YARROW

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May Activities

May's activities are varied and should appeal to almost everyone. The first

scheduled event is on Monday, May 3rd with By-The-Book dining. We will be

eating at Harbor Side Restaurant on Lake Shipp. Carpooling from the club

house at 4:30 pm. Grab your coupon book and enjoy a special

meal with your neighbors.

The theme of the All-Park Brunch (pot luck) on Saturday,

May 8th is to celebrate all mothers - no matter where they

may be. We will come together at 10:00 am at the club house.

The Polk Museum of Art, which is “more than an art museum”, is the location

of our May 11th (Tuesday) trip. The museum, located in Lakeland, currently

has four exhibitions in addition to their regular collection. They are “Florida

Landscapes”, “Art & Design: Movement”, “Japanese Textiles & Prints” and

“Functional Ceramics”. We will see the museum at your pace and then travel

to Zohras for lunch. Zohras restaurant is located on Lake Wire and provides

beautiful lakeside dining in a historic home. It has earned a reputation both

for outstanding service and their food which is prepared by Executive Chef

Jose Rodriquez, a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts. We will gather

at the club house at 10:00 am to carpool to Lakeland. Maps and directions

will be provided to the drivers.

Saturday, May 15th at 8:30 am will find Lake Hammock Village residents

gathering at R-Place Eatery for their monthly breakfast outing.

“Happy Birthday” wishes will be filling the air at the

clubhouse on Sunday, May 16th at 6:30 pm. Everyone

celebrating a birthday in May and those who wish to part of

the celebration will enjoy cake and ice cream. A classic

movie will follow at 7:00 pm. Keep an eye on the bulletin

board for the name of this month's classic movie.

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The All-Park Pot Luck is scheduled for Wednesday, May 19th at 6:00 pm. An

attorney and counselor at law will be our featured after dinner speaker. Linda

Littlefield of the Littlefield Law Group, P.A., is providing a free seminar relating to

elder law issues. Plan on joining us for dinner and stay for up-to-date information

within the field of elder law.

Early dining will be Friday, May 28th at La Fiesta Mexicana in downtown Haines

City. We will meet at the club house at 5:00 pm to car pool to the restaurant. The

mariachi band is scheduled to begin playing at 6:00 pm.

This will give us time to enjoy their good Mexican

cooking and beverages before the atmosphere

becomes electric as the band begins to play!

Memorial Day, Monday, May 31st concludes the

month's activities. Join your neighbors at the pool at noon

for a short ceremony which will include raising a new USA

flag. Then we'll all travel back to our own Lake Hammock

dock for a hot dog roast courtesy of the HOA Board. We

will enjoy the new tables and grills that have recently been

installed by our park's owners. Bring a dish to share, a

portable chair and your own favorite beverage. See you

there.

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Telephone: (863) 422-8130

Mon-Sat 9am – 7pm Sunday Closed

Walk-in Welcome

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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7:00 PM Ladies’ Poker

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7:00 PM Cribbage

3 9:30 AM

Water Aerobics 2 PM – Activ.

Meeting

4:30 PM Dining By The Book 7:00 PM

Men's Poker

4 10:00 AM Shuffleboard

7:00 PM HOA Board

Meeting

5 8:30 AM Coffee/Donuts

9:30 AM Exercise or

Water Aerobics 7:00 PM

Men’s Poker Dominoes

6 8:00 AM Men's Breakfast

11:00 Line

Dance

Afternoon Golf

7:00 PM Bingo

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9:30 AM Exercise or

Water Aerobics

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10:00 AM All Park Brunch


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7:00 PM Cribbage

10 9:30 AM

Exercise or Water Aerobics

7:00 PM

Men's Poker

11 10:00 AM Shuffleboard

Polk Museum of Art Trip &

Lunch

7:00 PM HOA

Meeting


9:30 AM Exercise or



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Men's Breakfast

11:00 Line Dance

Afternoon Golf

7:00 PM Bingo

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9:30 AM Exercise or

Water Aerobics

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8:30 AM Breakfast R-Eatery

7:00 PM

Ladies’ Poker

16 6:30 PM Birthday

Celebration

7:00 PM Classic Movie

Cribbage

17 9:30 AM


7:00 PM

Men's Poker

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10:00 AM Shuffleboard


9:30 AM Water Aerobics

6:00 PM Potluck 7:00 PM


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Men's Breakfast

11:00 Line Dance

Afternoon Golf

7:00 PM Bingo

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9:30 AM Exercise or

Water Aerobics

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7:00 PM

Ladies’ Poker

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7:00 PM Cribbage

24 9:30 AM


7:00 PM

Men's Poker

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10:00 AM Shuffleboard

6:30 Texas Hold'em


9:30 AM Exercise or



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Men's Breakfast

11:00 Line Dance

7:00 PM Bingo

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5:00 PM

Early Bird Dining

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7:00 PM Cribbage

31 9:30 AM


Memorial Day Picnic

7:00 PM Men's Poker

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HAINES CITY COMMUNITY

CALENDAR

(For more information call Parks & Recreation

Department 421-3700)

Farmers Market: Every Wednesday at Railroad Park

Saturday, May 1st: Haines City Rotary – Death by Chocolate 7-9pm – Lake Eva

Banquet Hall - $25.00 per person.

Saturday, May 1st: Spring Fest & Earth Day – 9am-4pm - Railroad Park

Sunday, May 2nd: Cinco De Mayo 12:00-7:00pm – Lake Eva

Friday, May 7th: Movies in the Park – Lake Eva Park – 7:00pm

Saturday, May 15th: Cruise In – Railroad Park 5-9 PM

Sunday, May 16th: Music in the Park – Lake Eva Park 2-8 PM

Saturday, May 22nd: Bike Fest – Railroad Park 4-9 PM

Events Around the Area

Saturday, May 1st: Bok Tower Gardens – 20th Annual Concert Under the Stars –

7:30pm. Call 734-1222 for tickets and information.

Saturday, May 1st: Love Out Loud – Kissimmee – 11am-6pm – this event aims to

provide a fun, free and educational day.

Saturday/Sunday, May 8th/9th – Jazz on the Vineyard Green – Lakeridge Winery –

10am-5pm – $2 admission

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Dear Blessed Friends at Lake Hammock Village,

Thank you for the wonderful set up for Bill’s Memorial, Thank you

for all the delicious sweets, punch & coffee served after the

memorial. It’s so wonderful to have such wonderful caring friends I feel I can call

on. Thanks for all your food and cards. Bill often said if he ever won the lottery

he wouldn’t want to move and I agree. Thank you again. God Bless each and

everyone. Love, Vivian Keller

Results of the 2010 Haines City Relay for Life

April 23 thru 24 at Lake Eva Park:

Thanks to all those from the park who walked:

Tammy Anthis Jan Baczkiewicz Donna Chilton

Renee DeJane Judy Dixon Gail Seal

Marilyn Smith Dennis Weinzierl

Herman & Jane Biba came out for a stroll as they celebrated their 55th wedding

anniversary!

Total money raised through donations and cookie sales from Chilton Signs & Design

and Lake Hammock Village HOA was $532. Thanks to everyone for their efforts in

helping find a cure for cancer!

Sincerely,

Donna Chilton

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Sick List

Please keep Jim and Cathy Mullison in your thoughts and prayers

as Jim has been in the hospital for neurological testing.

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Daily Humor

The Zen of Sarcasm

1. Do not walk behind me, for I may not lead. Do not walk ahead of me, for I may

not follow. Do not walk beside me either. Just pretty much leave me alone.

2. The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and leaky tire.

3. It's always darkest before dawn. So if you're going to steal your neighbor’s

newspaper, that's the time to do it.

4. Don't be irreplaceable. If you can't be replaced, you can't be promoted.

5. Always remember that you're unique. Just like everyone else.

6. Never test the depth of the water with both feet.

7. If you think nobody cares if you're alive, try missing a couple of car payments.

8. Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes. That way,

when you criticize them, you're a mile away and you have their shoes.

9. If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is probably not for you.

10. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish, and he will

sit in a boat and drink beer all day.

11. If you lend someone $20 and never see that person again, it was probably a

wise investment.

12. If you tell the truth, you don't have to remember anything.

13. Some days you're the bug; some days you're the windshield.

14. Everyone seems normal until you get to know them.

15. The quickest way to double your money is to fold it in half and put it back in

your pocket.

16. A closed mouth gathers no foot.

17. Duct tape is like 'The Force'. It has a light side and a dark side, and it holds

the universe together.

18. There are two theories to arguing with women. Neither one works.

19. Generally speaking, you aren't learning much when your lips are moving.

20. Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it.

21. Never miss a good chance to shut up.

AND

22. Never, under any circumstances, take a sleeping pill and a laxative on the same

night.

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May Birthdays

Richard Browning 1st

Richard Gould 1st

Ira Ladyman 5th

Nancy Belski 6th

Charles Vernon 7th

JC Hertsch 9th

Mary Jo Burkett 10th

Terry Barnhart 13th

Debra Kemp 14th

Glenn Loy 16th

Lenora Hensley 17th

Joan Lander 17th

Leon Martin 19th

Bonnie Opalewski 20th

Tammy Anthis 22nd

Lloyd Larry 22nd

Pauline McKay 22nd

Geraldine Harrer 23rd

Wayde Marshall 24th

Chris Goodwin 31st

Karen Loveall 31st

May Anniversaries

Bill & Linda Mabry 1st

39 years

Ron & Penny Boettcher 6th

43 years

Andy & Nancy Belski 12th

45 years

Leon & Linda Martin 27th

45 years

Norm & Marion Helmkay 28th

47 years

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Bunco Fun On April 23rd we had our first monthly game of Bunco. 16 people

attended and fun was had by all. The big winners were: Joan

Lander for most wins & most Bunco’s, and Richard Spiegel

for most losses. Hope to see more out for the next Bunco

night. Watch the bulletin board for dates and times.

WEEKLY "FARMERS VEGGIE STAND"

EVERY THURSDAY FROM 3 PM-5 PM

INSIDE THE CLUBHOUSE

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. I look forward to your

many submissions.

Tammy Anthis (Editor) Gator Tales Staff:

(863) 353-1959 Mary Ann Donovan

50 Sargent St Bob & Gail Roubaud

[email protected] Richard & Marion Spiegel

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Lake Hammock

Shuffle Board Group

Norman, Tim, Terri

Bill, Connie, Richard, Jan Russ, Norman, Tim

Sharon, Norman, Tammy Bill, K.Z., Connie

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Key Lime Pie

Ruth Crocker

9 inch graham cracker crust

1 small pkg. lime sugar free jello

1/3 cup hot water dissolved in jello

8 oz cool whip lite

2 containers Colombo Key Lime Yogurt

Mix jello & water – fold in cool whip lite and Key Lime Yogurt. Pour in pie shell and

chill.

Holiday Dinners

Due to the rising cost of food and guest no shows the activity committee and Lake

Hammock Board of Directors have voted to increase the guest charge to $4 per

guest and $2 per guest for children 12 and under. This amount must be prepaid to

the hostess one week before the dinner. This will be for our Thanksgiving,

Christmas, and Easter Dinners held at the clubhouse.

HOA Board/Homeowner Meetings

There will be no meetings for the months of June, July, and August.

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Directory Changes

We have new phone numbers for Mary Kline and Ruth Cloe. Please check the

directory located in the clubhouse for these changes.

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I Once Had a Mother

An original by Don Allan Dinio

I still remember her vividly everyday whenever I see one. I wish she was still around.

I envy people who still have theirs.

I cry a tear inside me when things go wrong and feel down and realize that she is no more.

I still remember how tight she was with her hard-earned money.

She was an expert in division when it came to food.

As much as I hate hand-me-downs, it was a religious tradition in our family.

Now I know why and learned from her the basics of accounting,

if not the basics of surviving.

I still remember how kind and sympathetic she always was.

She gave all her time to everyone who needed her services,

day or night, especially to the needy - the poor.

Every time I hear a baby cry... it automatically flashes a picture

of my mom in her white cap and uniform.

But when she got old and sickly, we barely afforded a nurse like

her to take care of her needs.

She seldom complained of her pains and took everything so calmly.

I still remember when she always told me not to get married too soon

till I find a steady job and a stable income.

I have always wondered if that was her good excuse because she never

liked the women I have dated.

Now I really know why. She had her reason.

You can't feed your family with love or pay your bills with it either.

I still remember when she always told me to watch the people I hang around with.

She always nagged me to come home early whenever I left the house

on Friday and Saturday nights to party.

She was always worried about me because I was a teen-ager.

I really did not know what she was worried about.

With what I went through in life, without her nagging advice,

I might not even be here to write this down for her.

Now I know and understand why mothers always worry.

It is mothers' inherent nature!

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I still remember when I was really young and confused, I ran away from home.

I thought that was better for me because she had too many house rules for

me to follow and too many things for me to do.

Little did I know that, to be on your own was twice harder than to follow mom's rules.

She did not stop me from running away.

She believed in freedom! I believe now she tricked me into learning...my own hard way!

I still remember the last time I saw her - in her coffin decked with flowers.

My sister told me that it was an expensive coffin.

Boy, it seems like I heard her say, "Why did you buy this one for me? It's too expensive!

You could have used the money for the family!" That's my mom, practical and sensible.

Today and on every Mother's Day, to those who still have their mothers, be glad!

Never take them for granted.

One thing is sure, you will miss them when they are gone.

Did it ever dawn on you that you saw a card - that's almost perfect for your loved one

and was about to buy it - then realized that - that "special someone" is six feet down?

To all the mothers, who have sacrificed a lot for their children for them to have a better

future, especially my mom, may this serve as a perpetual tribute and lasting memory for

you. Love, your son!

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Wanted Denny and I would like to know if anyone is interested in selling a golf cart. We are

looking to purchase a four seater with accessories in good condition.

Thanks,

Donna Chilton 353-8351

The Bathtub Test

During a visit to the senior’s home, I asked the director how do you determine

whether or not a patient should be institutionalized?

“Well,” said the director, “we fill up a bathtub, then we offer a teaspoon, a teacup,

and a bucket to the patient and ask him or her to empty the bathtub.”

“Oh, I understand,” I said. “A normal person would use the bucket because it’s

bigger than the spoon or the teacup.”

“N o.” said the director, “A normal person would pull the plug, Do you want a bed

near the window?”

SUNCREST SALES CORPORATION

AT LAKE HAMMOCK VILLAGE

36106 Highway 27, Haines City FL 33844

863-421-5764 Fax 863-421-7378

John Bialy (Home) 863-422-0521 (cell) 863-956-6540

Nancy Kerrigan (Home) 863-421-8854 (cell) 863-207-1492

Kay Levinson (Home) 863-422-8543 (cell) 863-206-1675

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Summer Activities

Summer is fast approaching us . . . . . many have

already headed north to their other homes but many of us are still here at Lake

Hammock. We have had many wonderful activities in the past months and would

like to see many of them continue. Some suggestions have been; shuffleboard,

euchre, golf, pinochle, canasta, bunco, day trips. A signup sheet is on the bulletin

board in the club house for you to sign your name and what activities you would like

to see us offer (and attend). Please let us know a day and time that is best for you

and we will go with the majority.

Needed

The ladies play poker on Saturday at 7:00 pm and we

would love to have more players. No experience

necessary, just bring your nickels, dimes, and quarters.

For Sale

81” long sleeper sofa, in very good condition. Three years

old. $300 or best offer.

Call Jeannette Spury 421-6189 82 Reineke Rd

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Documents

overnight parking

parking of vehicles

parking arrangements

new parking permit

extra temporary parking

park manager

residents vehicle

guest vehicle