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Hello, Krewe of Carrollwood! By: Tracy Pimpo, CCA Board and Pirates Dance Chairwoman It is time again for our Pirates Dance. Please mark your calendars for March 7, 2009 as we once again transform our Recreation Center into a swash buckling extravaganza! Last year’s dance was a wonderful success. We had more than 200 residents who came in their best pirate attire, ate great food, socialized with their neighborhood friends, and danced the night away!! Get ready. We are doing it again and doing it better! A committee is hard at work to provide you with an amazing night of fun. Great neighbors such as Jennifer and Jim Gregory, Dru Albano, Jim and Barbara Blanco, Cathy Bryner, Frank Perrelli, Janice Coulton, Mark Killen and Hannah Forman are all a part of this hardworking team. The FunkMonster Band will be the night's entertainment . . beginning with a soft jazz dinner hour, bringing back their Tina Turner show, and possibly adding an Elvis show and
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ending with all your favorite funky hits that are sure to get you on the dance floor! The residents wanted more of this great seven-piece band, and they were excited for the invitation. The FunkMonsters consider the Pirates Dance Turn venues! to Page 17 as one of their favorite continued on page 2
Notice of Board Meetings CCA: Monday, February 2, 2009 7:00pm CRD Executive Meeting: Monday, February 9, 2009 6:00pm CRD: Monday, February 9, 2009 6:30pm
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Residents welcome to attend
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by Mark Snellgrove, CCA President
NEWS
The Pirates Dance is fast approaching.
which might entice some of those attending to rent it.
What is impressive though is the number of committee members. The current CCA board is committed to making our neighborhood one of the most desireable to purchase a home in and raise a family.
A great big thanks to everyone that helped with the luminaria distribution, especially Russell Adams and family, Doug Driscoll and family, Neil and Shannon Norden and family, the Jack and Jeanine Parrish family, and Kevin Peterson. All of these residents towed their trailers down to the beach and loaded the bags of sand for distribution as well as helped with collection the following day.
It is our belief that Realtors are selling this feature (community events), in addition to all the physical amenities. We believe these events add value in this regard, while facilitating the opportunity for new residents to meet their neighbors and learn more about their community. This also gives us an opportunity to utilize our newly built Recreation Center on a neighborhood scale,
The boat parade turned out nicely as well, we estimated 25 participants. Maybe next year the CCA will order pizza as there were a lot of spectators.
Cultural Center Honors OC
Got Beads?
By: Dawn Hudson Editor
From the Pirates Dance Committee
A “Carrollwood Turns 50" Celebration will be hosted by the Carrollwood Cultural Center on Monday, March 30 from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served.
Do you have any beads left over from some earlier celebration… say, a Gasparilla parade?
Thanks to support from local businesses all food and drink are underwritten and can be offered at no charge. Each month an open house hosted at the Center located at 4537 Lowell Road offers a new theme. The 22,000 sq ft public building and 4 acre site opened for performances, classes, summer camp and rentals in March 2008 and is operated by the Friends of the CCC and owned by Hillsborough County.
We can use them for decorating at the Pirates Dance in March. Please drop them off at the Rec Center office. We’ll have a Bead Bin waiting for them.
Dawn Hudson, your Caroler Editor, was recently appointed Development Director and Membership Coordinator at the Center. 269-1310x 207 for more information. Save the dates: February 20 - Gasparilla Continues March 30 - Carrollwood Celebrates 50 Years April 27 - ColdStone Creamery - “Monday” Sundae Bar Ice Cream Social May 18 - Law Day 2
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Pirates Dance, Continued from page 1 Duke Mark Snellgrove and Duchess Nancy Otten will have the honors to crown our newly elected Duke and Duchess. Your vote counts! Vote for a male and female that have been a contributing force in the neighborhood. Get your pirate attire together (we will honor the best dressed). It will be a night to remember. Come join our Krewe as we sail the night away! Until then . . . Bon Voyage! Coming to the Pirates Dance? RSVP as soon as possible!
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Tuesday, January 6, 2009, the Board met for a Special Meeting to elect CRD Officers and Committee Chairmen and Chairwomen as prescribed by law.
worked tirelessly to achieve the Board’s goals as well as his own.
Charlotte Grant-Treasurer
On behalf of the community, the Board of Trustees takes this opportunity to thank Rich Larcomb for his hard work. Of course, Rich will still be involved, not only as a CRD Board Trustee, but as White Sands Beach Chairman.
Deborah Gotcheyan-Secretary
The Board of Trustees discussed various subjects.
Richard Larcomb-White Sands Beach
One issue is the boat ramp at White Sands Beach. The Board is in the process of having engineers determine what can be done with the ramp, especially when there is a low water level. Of course, whatever the outcome, the EPC must grant us a permit to do the construction assuming that it is within our budget.
Nick Bompignano-President Tom Scallon-Vice President; Rec Center
Shelley Stewart-Original Carrollwood Park Penny Gallagly-Grounds Micky Williams-Scotty Cooper Park Greg Wehling-Tennis
For residents living along Lacewood and Phoenix Circle, the Board of Trustees has been working on controlling the potato vines which have taken over the preserve. Davey, our ground maintenance people, have been instructed to advise the Board of what would be needed to fix the problem and how much it would cost. Also, the EPC needs to grant us a permit in order to do any cutting. We will keep everyone advised about this situation.
At the regular Board meeting held on January 12th, Richard Larcomb stepped down as the Community Development Committee Chairman, (CDC) and Greg Wehling was appointed Chairman and ratified by the Board of Trustees. The project Greg will be directing is the construction of the restrooms at OCP. The work is in progress with the permit being pulled, and bidding taking place. We should see this project completed by April or May. Richard Larcomb has been the chairman of the CDC since its inception four years ago. He directed, along with his committee, all phases of development for the Recreation Center, White Sands Beach and Scotty Cooper Park.
Each resident should be diligent when driving or walking past our parks. Remember that our tax dollars help keep our community clean, well groomed and hopefully, safe. Recently, we had vandalism at Original Carrollwood Park. The potty porter was turned over and graffiti placed over the playground area. At Scotty Cooper Park, the bathroom door was left opened and a small fire set on the grass. Gratefully, it wasn’t anything serious, but it could have been.
Thank you, Rich Larcomb!
Be mindful of our surroundings and parks and if you believe you see something which can be a problem, call the sheriff or the Board Chairman of that particular park.
He brought to the CRD Board of Trustees for approval, all the proposals, and bids for the various projects. Rich
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We Salute Our 2008-2009 CRD Board of Directors Sean Ledig, from The Caroler staff, asks why they serve...
Nick Bompignano
Tom Scallon
Debbie Gotcheyan
Charlotte Grant
CRD President Street: Valencia Road 7 Years on Board “I like to help people and I want to serve my community. I’m not getting paid for it, so I must enjoy it.”
CRD Vice President & Rec Center Street: Carrollwood Drive 5 Years on Board “My kids had a great experience here. We used all the amenities while they were growing up. Now that they’re getting older, I decided I want to give back.”
CRD Secretary Street: Carrollwood Drive 3 Years on Board “I'm the fastest typist. And I enjoy it. I’m learning what’s going on in the community.”
CRD Treasurer Street: Lake Carroll Way 6 Years on Board “The fact is, Gordon and I have lived out here all these years. We’ve raised our children here and this is our way of giving back to the community.”
Rich Larcomb White Sands Beach Chairman Street: Carrollwood Dr 7½ Years on Board ”A friend got me on the committee, twisting my arm to make me join. There were some projects I agreed to start five or six years ago and I agreed to stay on until they were finished.”
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Shelley Stewart Original Carrollwood Park Chairwoman Street: Valencia Road 6 years on Board ”I was very interested in neighborhood activities. I really love this community and I enjoy working with the people on the board.”
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Penny Gallagly Grounds Committee Chairwoman Street: Carrollwood Dr 4 Years on Board (Penny was not available for comments.)
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Micky Williams Scotty Cooper Park Chairman Street: Juniperus Place 3 Years on Board “I’ve lived here in several different houses since I was two. I’ve been here so long, I felt I owed it to the community.”
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Greg Wehling Community Development Committee & Tennis Chairman Street: Areca Circle 1 Year on Board ”I originally offered my services as an architect and did some pro bono work. I enjoy my community and want to be a part of it.”
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Pirates Dance 2009 Ye Original Carrollwood
Saturday, March 7 OC Rec Center 3515 McFarland Road 7pm until Midnight
Kindly leave thee children behind... this event is for Original Carrollwood adults only! Food compliments of Carrollwood Civic Association. Please bring ye own bottles of rum and such. Pirate attire will be the evenings’ garb. No coins will be taken for your admission to this beauteous night but ye must reply afore the night to avoid an outburst by the cooks and the bar keeps!
RSVP: Jim and Barbara Blanco piratesdance@hotmail.com or call 813-930-2420 Tracy Pimpo, CCA Board Member, Pirates Dance Chairwoman
Who will be the 2009 Duke and Duchess ? Every man and woman in Original Carrollwood has two votes to cast before the dance - Deadline is March 4 The winners need not be related - except by good deed! You can nominate via email to piratesdance@hotmail.com or by phone to Jim and Barbara Blanco at 930-2420. (please leave message). You can also clip this form and fax to 935-9057 or drop/mail to the Rec Center at 3515 McFarland Road, Tampa 33618. VOTE TODAY!! The Duke of Original Carrollwood is _________________________________________________________ And here is why . . . ____________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________ Nominated by _____________________________________ Street ______________________________
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Your Neighbor - Your Pharmacy
It’s a Perfect Time to Focus on Meaningful Relationships! By Lynn Zellers Marketing Coordinator Now that we take HUMANA, CIGNA and AVMED insurance….Please visit the pharmacy so you can Experience the Difference! For many years Carrollwood Pharmacy and Compounding Center has reached out to Local Residents and the Medical Community. As we move into 2009 we’ll be extending our reach to Local Schools and Businesses. Because we work with professional Sports Teams, we’re very knowledgeable about sports medicine therefore we’ll be reaching out to Local Sports Teams. This will include Little League, High School Football, Men’s Softball and Others. Our commitment to the Community is very strong! Working Together Our Community will grow even stronger! We’re not just an ordinary pharmacy….We’re Your Pharmacy! As a full service pharmacy we're able to fill your Regular Prescriptions, assist you with Medical Equipment and Supplies including Compression Stockings… Plus fill Compounded Medications for People and Pets! As a Reminder…Compounded Medications make a difference in many ways. A few reasons why: Minimize or Eliminate side effects, Enhance Flavor (especially for Children and Pets), Remove additives (alcohol, dyes, and preservatives) and Customize Dosage forms just for You. Want more reasons? Send me an email. We work with “many” Physicians in the Tampa Bay Area who prescribe Bio - Identical Hormones for Men and Women. Have questions - Want more information? We'd be delighted to talk privately with you. We've Compounded Medications for 23 years. We welcome your emails & calls. Dan: dan@carrollwoodpharmacy.com Lynn: lynnez@carrollwoodpharmacy.com
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OC 2008 Holiday Boat Parade December 21, 2008 - Thank you to Parade Chairmen Cary Brown and Andy Fonda and Lake Chairman Jim Powell!
“Small by Design” Has Joined With Keller Williams
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This & That
Tracy Pimpo Master
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Original Carrollwood resident Jackie Lais announces a new website, www.TIWtampa.com, for her business Italian Way. The popular pizzeria is open daily at 11am (noon on Sunday) and offers a great pie for takeout, delivery, catering or eat-in. Grab a dinner to go on the way home from work. Italian Way has generously donated and served many pizzas at OC functions over the years, but if you haven’t tried the pie . . you will love it! (813) 3416929, 10053 N. Dale Mabry Highway Dr. Barbara Kolar facilitates the “Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group” that meets on the first Thursday of the month from 11:30am – 1:00pm. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, February 5th at the Forest Hills Recreation Center located at 724 109th Street in Tampa. The group provides information and support to people with RA and their families at no cost. Laura Muchmore, RN will speak to the group regarding alternative approaches to controlling arthritis. For more information, please call Dr. Kolar at 495-3000.
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Lake Carroll Welcomes 400 New Residents By Jim Powell, CCA Lake Carroll Chairman Late in December 2008, we introduced 400 weed eating carp to the lake to help control our hydrilla weeds. Because we received so many lake contributions we were able to increase the amount we put in from 300 to 400. In fact, we are now receiving lake contributions from individuals all around the lake, outside of Original Carrollwood. We thank you for your support and encourage those that have not contributed to the Lake fund yet to do so. In the spring we’re going to evaluate herbicide treatment as an additional tool to assist in our lake weed control. Members of the CCA and CRD boards came out to cheer on the carp as they were put into the lake by Nick Reale at Eco Pond Rescue, a company that specializes in Lake Management efforts. Check out these pictures of our new residents!
Nick Reale, Mark Snellgrove, Jim Powell, Tom Scallon, Rich Larcomb
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Lake Carroll Needs YOU! Residents! Help keep Lake Carroll clean and safe. Financial contributions are needed from everyone.
Your generous donations protect and maintain this precious community asset. Last month, we received donations from: Todd and Jayne Gilbert Donald Taylor John and Amanda Peak Kathryn and Alexander Rosemurgy Alan and Judith Smolar Conner and Claire Mehlenbacher Rena Singer John McQuigg Richard and Patricia Dillon James and Bonnie Turner Patrick Knowles Janie Faust Kay and Steve Myers John and Kimberly Santamaria Richard and Jean Meyer Commissioner Ken and Susan Hagan THE CAROLER
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Glen and Marilyn Peak Lula Dovi Ron Rampolla B.D. and C.K. Thometz Rob and Jory Ehrlich Steve and Helen Raterman Julie Goddard Marc and Melissa Walters Dillon and Yvonne Vizcarra Jerry and Barbara Kolar W.R. and Connie Heinrich Terry and Vicki Declue Tony and Faye Alessie Claude and Leona Clasen Tamara Shumate Brown
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Contributors are greatly appreciated and will be acknowledged in the Caroler. Make funds payable to: Carrollwood Civic Association, 3515 McFarland Rd, Tampa, FL 33618. Please include this form.
LAKE FUND DONATION Name: _________________________________ Address:________________________________ Phone: ________________________________ Amount: ________________________________
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Carrollwood Civic Association BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mark Snellgrove
President
Crime Watch Update
265.2828
By: Paul Siddall CCA Crime Watch Chairman
MarkSnellgrove@originalcarrollwood.com
Vice President & Long Range Planning Mark Tempest 935.0540 MarkTempest@originalcarrollwood.com
Treasurer
Stacy Martin
935.9036
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Secretary
Jamie Sheer
932.7825
JamieSheer@originalcarrollwood.com
COMMITTEES
Crime Watch/Lake Carroll Dept. of Health Liaison Paul Siddall 918.1542 PaulSiddall@originalcarrollwood.com
Lake Carroll
Jim Powell
932.4884
JimPowell@originalcarrollwood.com
Legal Assistance
Mike Hancock
931.5661
MikeHancock@originalcarrollwood.com
Newcomers
Janice Coulton
871.3040
JaniceCoulton@originalcarrollwood.com
Social & Events
Cary Brown
915.0152
CaryBrown@originalcarrollwood.com
& Andy Fonda
935.9070
AndyFonda@originalcarrollwood.com
Standards Enforcement Mickey Jaap
765.1161
MickeyJaap@originalcarrollwood.com
Construction & Dock Permitting Dave O’Donnell
936.9737
DaveOdonnell@originalcarrollwood.com
Special Events
Tracy Pimpo
746.6860
TracyPimpo@originalcarrollwood.com
Caroler
Dawn Hudson, Editor 842.7064 dawnhudson@tampabay.rr.com
Carrollwood Recreation District BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Nick Bompignano 931.5967
President
NickBompignano@originalcarrollwood.com
Vice President
Tom Scallon
935.9113
TomScallon@originalcarrollwood.com
Treasurer
Charlotte Grant
961.3200
CharlotteGrant@originalcarrollwood.com
Secretary
Deb Gotcheyan
936.9888
DebGotcheyan@originalcarrollwood.com
COMMITTEES CCA Liaison Grounds
Vacant Penny Gallagly
931.4776
PennyGallagly@originalcarrollwood.com
Tennis
Greg Wehling
935.1022
GregWehling@originalcarrollwood.com
Original Carrollwood Park Shelley Stewart
935.6869
ShelleyStewart@originalcarrollwood.com
Rec Center
Tom Scallon
935.9113
TomScallon@originalcarrollwood.com
Scotty Cooper Park Micky Williams
935.4949
MickyWilliams@originalcarrollwood.com
White Sands Beach Rich Larcomb
936.5052
RichLarcomb@originalcarrollwood.com
Carrollwood Recreation Center 3515 McFarland Road, Tampa, FL 33618
932.1257 Fax: 935.9057 Office Hrs: 9am-1pm (M-F)
Hillsborough County Sherriff’s Office 247.8200 to report a non-emergency
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On Saturday morning, November 29th, while taking out the morning garbage, I noticed that our boat was missing from the side of the house. We called the police. Our son informed us that he Paul Siddall heard noises and voices outside about 2:30am and tried to look out the window but because he is in a wheelchair and unable to stand, he could not see out the window. He did turn on his light however, but the voices and loud noises continued. While my husband was pacing the sidewalk waiting for the police to arrive, he walked by our neighbor’s house which is empty (a rental house) and saw our boat in the back yard. It was obvious the would-be thieves had dragged the boat there to try to undo the lock on the hitch and the lock on the motor, in privacy. Since they were unable to lift the motor or undo the hitch-lock, they must have decided to leave. The police tell us they were able to get a good set of fingerprints off the boat and are now clearing these through their database. Not only would this be grand theft, but burglary as well, since another residence was involved. The thieves obviously were well aware the house next door was unoccupied right now. We live on Carrollwood Drive and the boat is kept right under a streetlight. My son said he heard several cars go by as this was happening. Thank goodness for the locks on the boat or I’m sure it would have been gone for good. And this . . . from December 2008... A silver Tacoma pick up truck with two male Hispanics was sighted parked on the edge of Orange Grove north of Whittington, taking pictures of the back yard of 2801 Whittington. The individuals went so far as to climb up on top of the truck to see over the wall. The authorities have been notified about this incident. The license number of the pick up truck is: 287KPZ. This occurred during daylight. Stay alert. Report all non-emergencies to HCSO at 247-8200. For emergencies, dial 911 immediately.
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Gin Krokenberger Takes Top Honors OC Resident Gin Krokenberger has been named Hillsborough County Early Childhood 2008 Director of the Year.
The following is a story submitted for publication by 3 junior reporters - Kaelyn Escuadra (age 7), Ashby Kannwischer (age 3) and Danica Kannwischer (age 5) granddaughters of Ken and Linda Beckham who reside at 11739 Lipsey Road. 7:32 pm on December 27th, 2008. Four firemen arrived at 11738 Lipsey Road, our neighbor's house across the street. We don’t know what happened. Our next door neighbor, Terri Prado, came outside to watch the firemen. She told us the alarm in the house keeps setting off. The firemen come over and they shine lights at the house to see if anything is wrong. They walked around the house looking for clues of a break-in or a fire. But everything was okay. Then we knew what happened.
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Project Achieve: Your Time Will Make Such a Difference Hi, my name is Amy Stephenson. I am the Reading Coach at Carrollwood Elementary. Project Achieve is a volunteer tutoring program. We have had many retirees and stay-athome moms from the Carrollwood community volunteer to tutor first grade students but we need more. Those who volunteer give one hour per week in two 30 minute sessions. The time chosen to volunteer to read with a child is flexible but must take place during the school day (8am - 2pm). Many of the children just need additional, but consistent, one-on-one help. You’ll also be asked to attend a one hour training session before you begin tutoring. Please call Patty Corneillie or Amy Stephenson at Carrollwood Elementary at 975-7640.
Kaelyn Escuadra, Ashby Kannwischer, Danica Kannwischer
Independent Day School celebrated its 40th anniversary during late 2008. Festivities began with the Pledge of Allegiance and then a 5K run followed by many visits between faculty, staff, students, parents and alumnus. With a lakefront view, the campus is housed on Orange Grove Drive. 500 children attend classes from PreK3 to 8th Grade. www.idsYES.com THE CAROLER
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Caroler Mail Call: To all Carrollwood Board Members and all of Original Carrollwood It sure is great to be back home! We recently moved away to Tennessee for a short time only to find ourselves missing what the “OC” offered. We missed the sidewalks, the mature trees, the friendly neighbors, the parks and especially White Sands Beach and Lake Carroll. We missed the weather, Publix grocer, the underground utilities and the closeness of all the surrounding shops and stores. We missed all the friends we’ve accumulated through the past five years. We were very excited, but dreading the “move-in.” The dread soon began to fade when we saw a huge welcome back sign on our garage door, placed there by Connor’s very best friend, Jackson Coyne and his mom, Mickey.
The Caroler wants to hear from YOU! Got a story to share? Email us at dawnhudson@ tampabay.rr.com!
As soon as we backed the van up to the house, Mike Carnes came over to help unload. His wife Chris brought water and juice while their daughter Chelsea supervised the kids. Dennis and Teresa Lorrence came over. Craig Kalhofer came by and jumped into the truck as well; then Greg and Marnie Murin. Many more came by to say welcome back. We were overwhelmed! These folks came to help without being asked. What took us eight hours to load (the past sixteen years of our lives) into a twenty-six-foot van, took us less than two hours to unload! What great friends! Then to top it off, Original Carrollwood put on a boat parade honoring our return! Much thanks for all the help. We finally feel “at home.” Rob, Rachel, Clarie and Connor Mehlenbacher 11701 Plumosa Road
New Jersey Lady Finds Pirates Dance Connection
Love That Pheasant! Win a $50 Gift Certificate
By: Dawn Hudson Editor
By: Dawn Hudson, Editor
Anybody remember Al and Lorraine Conolly and family from Carrollwood Drive?
Just in time for lunch or dinner, The Toasted Pheasant restaurant in Grand Plaza is offering a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to an OC resident (only) who can add the missing ingredient in this recipe.
Back in the early 1960’s, he and his wife were lake front residents and actively served on the board. Recently Al’s daughter (Patricia Calhoun) discovered our website (she lives in New Jersey) and told her parents to take a look. They are now 87 and 85 and enjoying life in Pinehurst, North Carolina. The Conolly’s are mentioned in our online archives in a story about early Pirates Dances. “Nice website” says Pat. “You have made an old man happy.” Mr. Conolly was former CEO/President of Wonder Bread. He moved to Philadelphia from Tampa to serve as president of Bond Bread back in the 60’s. Pat graduated from Chamberlain HS and USF. She remembers Dr. & Mrs. Allen (USF President) were neighbors two doors away. By the way, Pat notes that though the years have passed, OC friendships burn brightly; the Conolly’s keep in frequent touch with another original Original resident, Bill Heiner. 12
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To win, email Chef Peter with “what’s missing” at Chef@ToastedPheasant.com HERE IS THE RECIPE.... Chicken Scallopini Piccata Thin breast of chicken ????? for dusting Lemon Butter Capers Send in your answer right away.. drawing for the winner will be held on Saturday, February 7th!
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More Mail! This is an update to a story previously reported in the Caroler. Dawn Hudson, Editor
If you have any items - small or big - down the road, please let me know so we can help other kids as well.
Donations for ‘Aged-out’ Foster Children
Additionally, thanks to Mark Snellgrove by assisting with this outreach.
Dear Neighbors:
THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH,
I would like to keep you updated on the progress we were able to accomplish. We were able to set up one youth named Calvin with a dresser, desk, chair, TV and a lot of small household items. He goes to school at night and he works during the day. I was able to visit the child and have to say that he was in dire need of items since the only thing he had was a tiny sofa. And since this is his first own place he was very, very thankful.
Sandra Beekmann Reclinata Lane sandraib26@yahoo.com, (813) 785-5743
Dear Neighbors: The residents of Valencia Road have started “First Fridays on Valencia” to gather and get to know one another. They will meet the first Friday of each month, October through March, at 7:00pm in front of 3312 and 3310 Valencia Road.
Special thanks to Linda, the Mehlenbachers, and Deaks who donated items. And to the Wester family who offered to donate more items. Please remember that these children were placed into the “system’ not because they chose to be in it but because their parent(s) were not able to care for them or did not want to. To help these kids get started on their own will hopefully show them that there are a lot of people out there who still care.
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THANK YOU OC! A special thanks to all the OC residents (now friends) who have made JAMCO Construction a huge success! We are still growing and now offer flooring installation, painting, room additions and new home construction. And remember, we will beat any licensed competitor’s bid in the OC! michael angel lezcano original carrollwood resident over 30 years experience small job? handyman services, too!
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Complete lawn care and full array of handyman services. Storm clean up. Hauling. Pressure washing. Chuck Kim. 813-352-1382. Roommate wanted to share beautiful original C-wood home. Pool, 4-bdrm, 3000 sq ft, all utilities covered, HD, fax and phone. Totally remodeled and gourmet kitchen, great street. Call Lisa 813-810-6733. Original C-wood home for rent. Totally remodeled 3000 sq ft home, 4-bdrms, 3 bath, pool home, gourmet kitchen, hardwood floors, and more. Call Lisa 813-810-6733. Help wanted: The Caroler is always seeking guest writers and photographers. Send us your pictures or story ideas; remember the deadline is the 14th monthly. dawnhudson@tampabay.rr.com
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Tornado Tales: Have you got one? By Jim Gregory, Original Carrollwood Resident Dateline: April, 1966 (listen carefully & you can hear the clatter of the Teletype) What’s a Teletype some young folks are asking… well, Google it! To help us in our efforts to share some of 50 year old Original Carrollwood’s history, a couple of residents have provided stories about the tornado that struck in April of 1966. Have you got another perspective on that eventful time? Please tell us. Your tales can be sent to Tracy at tracypimpo@originalcarrollwood.com or dropped off at the Rec Center. Mary Napoli wrote to tell us of her family’s move to Nakora & Picwood in September, 1962. She, husband, Chris and children, Joseph & Christa, built their home “out in the country” as other family members put it. With nothing but orange groves and peacocks… no paved roads to the north… it seemed like it. Mary was the principal at Forest Hills Elementary so it must not have seemed way out there to her. Chris taught music at Anderson School. In 1962, Christa was in the third grade at Lake Magdalene Elementary and Joseph, a freshman at FSU.
information. She found out when husband, Jim, who was at work downtown, heard the news and called to check on her. She walked just two blocks before finding the devastation left in the tornado’s wake. She was amazed to find her children were safe in school and no serious injuries in the neighborhood. Many neighbors worked with the Sheriffs to keep looters at bay for several days and nights. Jane also fondly recalls the volunteer efforts she and Jim were involved in. Jim presided over the CCA in 1967. At that time there was a formal (white dinner jackets) installation banquet for the CCA board. They worked with the neighborhood Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. And, they worked hard to prevent the opening of a service station continued on page 18
1959? 1964? 70’s? 80’s? 90’s? When Did You Move To Original Carrollwood?
Four years later, when the tornado hit, Joseph was home on spring break and Christa was now at Carrollwood Elementary. Mary relates that the “damage was unbelievable.” After making sure her charges at Forest Hills were safe, she had to show identification to Sheriff’s deputies to get into the neighborhood. What’s really unbelievable, and miraculous as Jane Kelly puts it, was that no one was seriously injured.
Share your story! Send us a note if you’ve got memorabilia or memories from our early history. If other generations of your family have remained in the neighborhood or moved back - tell us that story, please! All photos are welcome - send your story and photos to: Tracy Pimpo CCA Special Events Chairwoman tracypimpo@originalcarrollwood.com
Jane, Jim and the four Kelly children moved to Valencia Road in December of 1962. In 1966, Jane was unaware that nature’s destructive force had bounced its way through our neighborhood. The storm had knocked out the power and no TV or radio could give her the THE CAROLER
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Tornado, continued from page 17 at Lake Carroll Way & Dale Mabry. Many neighbors were determined to keep Dale Mabry from becoming commercialized. As she says, “we lost that one.” “The Gregory family grew up in the Palma Ceia area, but we had a cabin on a lake off Tarpon Road. I vividly remember driving through Carrollwood a few weeks after the tornado hit. I recall thinking how awful it would have been to come home to such ruin.”
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What do you recall of April, 1966? Editors note: Another version of the Tornado story, authored by longtime resident, Lula Dovi, is featured on our neighborhood website along with other bits of Carrollwood history. www.originalcarrollwood.com.
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As of press time, I had not toured the building, but have spoken with the marketing director about Carrollwood memorabilia, our Hudson family, being one of the earlier pioneers in the Carrollwood area. Cindy Bosselman reported that although the center houses more than 40,000 Tampa Bay artifacts, they are always seeking more items for their collection. So, before you trash an old box of 'somethings' in a spring cleaning frenzy, consider contacting the center for an opinion on your items' historical value. Heretofore, only the library at USF was holding Carrollwood items, and those were strictly paper, pamphlets and old newsletters. I know this because I visited the library in 1999 to research a few local articles for the 'New Millennium” 2000. Overall, in my opinion, there is not nearly enough artifacts preserved anywhere about Carrollwood. As Carrollwood lovers, note that the Carrollwood Cultural Center will host a social on March 30 at 5:30pm which celebrates all things Carrollwood. Got ideas or something to display? Please contact your editor soon to be a part of the these historical events. (842-7064 or dawnhudson@tampabay.rr.com)
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Editors note: Speaking of history... The Tampa Bay History Center will have opened on January 17, 2009. It is located directly behind the St Pete Times Forum.
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The Pimpo Family The Pimpo family of Original Carrollwood proudly announce the adoption of their son and brother Demetrius. CCA Board member Tracy Pimpo and husband Mark mentored Demetrius, who came into their lives via the Guardian Ad Litem program, for a year before the adoption process could be finalized.
Demetrius rides his bike to his weekend job at Publix
Neighbor Betsey Hapner served as the adoption attorney; the adoption was officiated by the Honorable Katherine G. Essrig in late 2008. Demetrius attends Hillsborough Baptist in Seffner where he plays football and basketball. On the weekends, he rides his bike to Publix and works from 10am5pm. In his spare time he enjoys playing the saxophone. And he attends Van Dyke Methodist church with the family. In January, Demetrius celebrated his 18th birthday.
New Mom & Dad, Mark and Tracy stand with Judge Katherine Essrig, Demetrius and McCall
The Pimpos are both active in the neighborhood; Tracy serves on the CCA board of directors; Mark has made a career out of serving in the US Navy; daughter McCall is studying cosmetology and follows in her mother’s footsteps; Tracy is a Master Hair Designer and has a shop on North Dale Mabry at Elite Salon. Congratulations to the entire Pimpo family.
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