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Wesley Chapel Chamber’s Fall Festival Opens With A ‘Perfect Day!’ Saturday may not have been a perfect beach day I can’t even come up (it was cool, with low with the words to describe humidity and stayed overhow perfect the first day of cast but never rained), the two-day Wesley Chapel but it was the most perFall Festival at The Grove fect weather I can shopping center was and, remember for any outunfortunately, I had to go door festival in Florida. to press with this issue Saturday again feabefore the second day. tured Wesley Chapel’s All I can tell you is annual “Battle of the that the Festival was Wings,” where both of soooo much bigger, betlast year’s winners — the ter and better-attended this year than ever before! judges’ favorite, The Oaks Plus, the weather on See “Festival” on pg. 28.

(Clockwise from top left): The Wesley Chapel Chamber’s Dir. of Marketing Christine Hope & exclusive Fall Festival auto & entertainment sponsor Wesley Chapel Nissan GM Glen Gibson are on the air live with “Marvelous Marvin” from True Oldies 106.3FM. The Oaks Restaurant & Santo’s Italian Grill defended their respective “Wing Battle” titles.

Family Fun Zone sponsor Ierna’s Heating & Air provided awesome children’s activities. This trio of T-Birds was among our editor’s favorites at the Ronnie Setser Custom Car Show.

By Gary Nager

State Rep. Will Weatherford Endorses Mitt Romney For President

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State Rep. Will Weatherford (left) endorses former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney to be our next President. day fund. The result? Employers once again began hiring. All of this was accomplished in a politically polarizing See “Romney” on page 5.

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that has made our country great.

We have all heard that leadership starts at the top. The President of the U.S. has an important role in setting a direction for the nation. I believe that our country needs a change of course.

For this reason, I have taken an active role in support of Mitt Romney for President. Mitt Romney still believes in the promise of America.

As the former Governor of Massachusetts, a traditionally liberal state, he has a proven record of results. In just one term, Gov. Romney turned around a state that was mired in fiscal and economic problems. When he came into office in 2002, Massachusetts was shedding jobs and running a deficit. By the time he left office in 2006, he had balanced the budget, cut taxes 19 times, and generated enough new revenue to create a surplus of $2 billion for a rainy-

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No armchair quarterback has ever won a football game. No spectator has ever been the victor in a battle. Contests are decided by the participants; this important truth forms the basis of my appeal to all Floridians to take an active role in the election of our next U.S. President.

America, once widely considered the “shining city on a hill,” is now struggling under the weight of excessive spending, an extended recession and an uncertain future. This has led some to say that America’s best days are behind us: those critics are wrong. The desire for and pursuit of freedom is still alive and well. Yet, many of our government’s policies are stifling the very spirit

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The Increasing Web Presence Of The Neighborhood News!

Like so many industries during our nation’s ongoing economic downturn, the newspaper/magazine publishing business in this country is not in great shape.

Long-standing daily newspapers and many renowned magazines around the country have been going out of business at an alarming rate the last couple of years, as those that are still around try to find ways to give their readers the news they can and already do find 24/7 on the internet without cannibalizing themselves, because fewer and fewer businesses are buying daily newspaper advertising.

Can any print medium survive the onslaught of instant news and information available on the web? Well, publishing industry insiders still believe that “niche” publications, like the New Tampa & Wesley Chapel Neighborhood News, are those that can survive and even thrive in the face of the ongoing problems in the publishing business.

Why? Well, in our case, this 18years-young news magazine is still the only all-direct-mail print medium that actually covers the news of New Tampa, and whose editorial content isn’t entirely “advertorial” in nature. And, while both local dailies still offer sections that cover the news of New Tampa, those sections still also cover the news of areas (Temple Terrace, Carrollwood, etc.) that simply aren’t as important to the residents of the communities we serve.

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An editorial by Gary Nager ing to break into this market all the time and the web becoming more and more important to most potential advertisers, the fact is that we know that we can illafford to try to rest on our laurels as the only true news medium in New Tampa.

To that end, our marketing director Ashley Knoblach, who also owns her own web and social media business called A2 Marketing Group, has totally updated and revamped not only our website (making it much more userfriendly and interactive), but also our email blasts, Facebook updates and more. I know that no matter how much some people still love to read a newspaper or magazine by holding it in their hands, an ever-increasing number of people, especially those under age 40, get their news and information whenever they want it, from the web. That means, unless we want the tide to roll past us, we HAVE to properly integrate the world wide web into what we do.

Although some of the new features I plan to incorporate into our website haven’t yet been rolled out, in the future, you can look for convenient, easy-to-use on-line versions of our exclusive Guide to Area Businesses in New Tampa and Wesley Chapel and our equally exclusive Dining Guide, which will include not only restaurants located in our distribution areas, but also pictures and reviews of my favorite out-of-our-area eateries.

Senior news writer Sean Bowes also has just rolled out a “New Tampa & Wesley Chapel News Item of the Day,” which can be anything from the latest road news to updates of stories that appeared in our most recent issue to Chamber of Commerce and charitable functions or even a preview of sports matches pitting Wharton vs. Freedom, etc. As you’re receiving this, the first week of daily news updates should be up and running, so you’ll want to start

checking for those news items every day, so you’re not missing out on anything happening in and around our area.

If you log on now, you also will get to read about a week’s worth of “Gary’s Neighborhood Blog” entries (where you’ll find everything from dining to sports to TV to...gulp...politics), some of which will be expanded upon in our upcoming printed issues.

My goal is to make our website the perfect companion to the print version, not to replace it in any way. We already offer on-line archives of our recent issues and Sean has had some story updates and breaking news items that

have appeared on our site before making it into print.

In our next issue, Ashley and I also will roll out our first-ever print and online combo promotion of a shopping center, which we will start with our own Shoppes of Amberly plaza. In other words, instead of ignoring the web, we’re embracing it, with unique advertising, marketing and READING opportunities we guarantee you won’t find anywhere else.

For on-line and print ads, call customer service manager Nikki Bennett at 910-2575 or visit WCNeighborhoodNews.com/advertising!

Table of Contents LOCAL NEWS, BUSINESS, & EDUCATION UPDATES........................................................Pages 1-23 Raymond James Financial Expands Into Wesley Chapel......4 Weatherford Endorses Romney (cont. from page 1).............5 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. Widening Delayed..............................6 Wesley Chapel Community Calendar............................8-9

Local Business Updates..................................12-17 Arnold & Parkinson Cosmetic & Family Dentistry............12 Ierna’s Heating & Air Conditioning.....................................14 Excel Music Is Where The Music Happens!.........................16

Local Education Updates.....................................18 Young Mechanics Hone Their Craft At WC High

Local Sports Updates.....................................20-21 Wiregrass Ranch Volleyball Beats Wesley Chapel................20 Local Siblings Win Gold In Tae Kwon Do Tournament.....21

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(Finally) Stepping Into The Wolf’s Den.........................23, 28 Checking Out Jump-In Indoor Bounce Center...................24 Little Jan’s Karaoke & More Honorary Mayor Events......25 Enter Our 2011 Reader Dining Survey & Contest!......26 Fall Festival (cont. from page 1)....................................29

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Raymond James Financial Expanding Into Wiregrass Ranch At S.R. 56

By Sean Bowes Regardless of how the economy will be doing in other parts of the county in the next few years, there will likely be hundreds of new jobs in Wesley Chapel after 2014. On October 4, the Pasco County Commission approved an incentive package for Raymond James Financial, a well-known investment and financial planning company that will be creating its latest campus in Wiregrass Ranch.

The multi-million dollar incentive package will include $10 million from the Pasco County budget as well as an additional $5 million from the state.

The money will be used on road improvements such as the completion of Wiregrass Ranch Blvd., an extension of Mansfield Blvd. (where Wiregrass Ranch High is located) and will eventually connect S.R. 54 to S.R. 56. The incentive package also includes tax breaks for Raymond James Financial, which has set a tentative construction date of 2012, with occupancy of the first building expected as early as 2013.

Raymond James Public Relations Manager Steve Hollister says that the details about the company's construction plans have not yet been finalized; however, it has been published that the

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Raymond James campus will be comprised of two 100,000-sq.-ft. buildings.

The company has said it plans to bring 750 jobs to the county by 2024, with at least 100 of those jobs beginning in 2014, although employees for Raymond James’ operations department will be hired in as little as two years.

“The Board of County Commissioners (BCC) has put money aside each year to be able to attract the ‘big players’ (like Raymond James),” explained District 2 commissioner Pat Mulieri, whose district includes all of Wesley Chapel, including the planned Raymond James campus. “The money is allocated over a number of years. The incentive money also has been set aside to assist present established businesses to grow.”

The BCC recently approved the latest budget of $1.1 billion on September 13, and although Mulieri says that for the incentive package for Raymond James Financial will come from the recently passed budget, it will be doled out over the next 10 to 15 years. Also, in order for Raymond James to collect from the package, the company must meet certain agreed-to benchmarks, such as breaking ground in 2012 and beginning to hire employees for the jobs at the campus by 2013.

“The BCC has worked the past four

Raymond James Financial’s St. Petersburg headquarters will soon have a sister campus on S.R. 56 in Wesley Chapel. years developing a strategic plan, a busiIn the latest Tampa Bay Partnerness plan, and eliminating transportaship rankings, Raymond James Finantion impact fees and replacing them cial was the eighth-largest public comwith mobility fees in market area,” said pany in the Tampa Bay area with $2.6 Mulieri, whose billion in annual revenue, which is one According to Mulieri, transportareason why a lot of people are excited tion fees in Districts 1 and 2 could cost about the company coming to the businesses that were looking to move Wiregrass Ranch area. The deal with into that area up to $10,000. The new Raymond James was fashioned over a mobility fees will eliminate any fees for 10-month period of negotiations with incoming business like offices, hotels J.D. Porter, whose family trust owns and industrial development. It also gives Wiregrass Ranch, the 5,000-acre-plus the county more flexibility as to how former cattle ranch where the mall, an transportation funds are spent, such as under-construction hospital and a comwhere new Pasco County Public Trans- munity college campus will be located. portation (PCPT) bus routes will be “This is first big step to redesignlocated. ing Pasco County,” Porter says. “Ray-

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mond James is going to bring in a lot of business, and they bought 65-acres, so they have a lot of room to grow.

With the support of my family and a great Board of County Commissioners, we are really getting things done.”

In spite of tough economic times, the Wesley Chapel area continues to grow from its former rural background into a strong, modern day workhorse for businesses. The Shops of Wiregrass, the quick construction of Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel (which will be ready for patients less than one year from now), a new Pasco-Hernando Community College campus, along with the many businesses that have sprouted up in the area, make it apparent that Wesley Chapel is no longer just a “bedroom community” for Hillsborough County. And, Porter says there are still thousands of acres in Wiregrass that could potentially be developed for residents and/or businesses.

“The Wesley Chapel area has become the economic engine for Pasco County,” Mulieri says, adding that the explosion of major businesses in the region are creating a, “synergy that will help stimulate the economy in Pasco County,” and surrounding areas such as New Tampa.

According to Raymond James’ Hollister, the Wiregrass property is a great option for the company’s new campus. He says that the factors that

weighed in favor of Wiregrass Ranch instead of different options in Hillsborough County were its minimized natural disaster risk, access to major roadways, demographics, redundant power and fiber optics infrastructure, as well as the available incentives made possible by the county.

“I believe that attracting a renowned company like Raymond James to Pasco will undoubtedly spur others to locate to our developing financial epicenter,” says District 61 State Rep. Will Weatherford (R-Wesley Chapel) whose district includes all of Wesley Chapel. “This is what economic development is all about — this is the beginning of good things to come for Pasco County!”

The Wiregrass deal concluded just after the St. Petersburg-based company was required to pay fines and restitution for, allegedly, overcharging some of its customers. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) recently fined Raymond James $425,000 and ordered it to pay $1.69 million in restitution to more than 15,000 customers for charging "unfair and unreasonable" commissions for their services.

Brad Bennett, FINRA’s executive vice president, has said that the overcharges happened when the company “failed to adequately monitor its supervisory systems.”

“Romney”

Continued from page 1 environment. He didn’t make excuses; he made a difference.

As a presidential candidate, Romney is right on the issues. Social Security is shaping up to be a central issue for voters, especially in Florida where we have the largest population of seniors. Gov. Romney recognizes that Social Security faces a severe financial shortfall, and he has developed well thought-out reforms to fix and strengthen the program so that we can keep our promises to both current seniors and to future generations. It’s a sensible, conservative plan, not a wrecking ball.

Romney also has a very detailed program to turn around the economy.

It’s probably the most thoughtful and far-reaching proposal ever put forward by a presidential candidate. It’s a 150page plan (along with 59 separate actions) to get the U.S. economy growing again and it includes tax reform, cutting federal spending and reorganizing the federal government.

You can read the plan for yourself at MittRomney.com.

I have two young daughters, and their future weighs heavily on my wife and me. I am deeply concerned about

the way our leaders in Washington, D.C., continue to push off difficult decisions at the expense of my children and your children. America’s spending cannot be sustained. It is not fair to bill the next generation for the excesses of politicians today. We need someone with the courage and conviction to stop making soft decisions, and instead put America’s needs first. Mitt Romney is that kind of leader.

The upcoming election for our next President is a contest of great consequence. We have been given the privilege of making the choice to decide who will lead our nation. For me, that choice is Mitt Romney. I urge all Floridians to step off the sidelines and get involved in this very important election. I urge you to become a part of restoring the promise of America.

Note-We invite you to respond to Rep. Weatherford’s endorsement column, whether you’re a Democrat, Republican, Liberal, Conservative, Libertarian or just have a different view on the Republican race.

Please try to keep your columns to about the same length as this piece (less than 600 words) You can email them to NTNNedit@yahoo.com or post your responses to our website, WCNeighborhoodNews.com or to our Facebook page. - GN

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Bruce B. Downs Widening May No Longer Be ‘Right On Track’

By Sean Bowes & Gary Nager With 400 days of heavy road construction already under New Tampa’s belt, the widening of Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. south of the Pasco County line is supposed to be nearing the halfway point to the completion of its first phase — from Palm Springs Blvd. in Tampa Palms to Pebble Creek Dr. And, while some people in the community are starting to feel a bit antsy after dealing with the mangled blacktop for more than a year on the road on which they drive on every day, residents may have to suffer for a bit longer than they originally expected.

Hillsborough County is planning to spend a total of $107 million on the three-phase project, which started on January 4, 2010, and will transform BBD, the main connector of New Tampa to Wesley Chapel, from the congested four-lane road as it sits today into a much needed eight-lane highway.

The widening project is composed of four different construction segments which will keep construction workers busy until at least the middle of 2014.

Currently, the project is still in Phase I, the widening of the 3.5-mile stretch from Palm Springs Blvd. to Pebble Creek Dr. (representing Hillsborough Segments B and C). That section has been scheduled to be completed within 1,000 days from the start of the project and be finished by late 2012.

Unfortunately, the contractors for the first phase of the widening, Kamminga & Roodvoets, Inc., have recently submitted a request to the county for a 120-day extension to complete Phase I, says Scott Passmore, the project’s resident engineer.According to Passmore, the workers ran into some difficulties with the sewer and main water lines over the last few months, including a recent one that led to a boil water alert.

“The underground water mains on the south end of I-75 were the originals from the 1970s,” explains Passmore.

“Originally, they were planned to last

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much longer, but when we got in there, we could see that the concrete cylinder pipe needed replacing. And, we ran into another setback with the dimensions of the fittings. You really don't know what you are going to find until you dig it up.”

The other hurdle that the contractors ran into were the sewer lines near Commerce Palms Dr. in Tampa Palms and in Highwood Preserve.

“Basically, the sewer mains were tested and we couldn’t guarantee that they could all be 100-percent closed from their pump stations,” Passmore says. “So, we had to install line-stops, which were not in the contract, at three or four different locations, to make sure we could close the mains.”

Passmore says these unplanned utility problems are the reasons for submitting the change order a few weeks ago, which will be reviewed and decided on by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners this month. At this time, the county hasn’t yet granted an extension for the contractor, and they will continue to shoot for the January 2013 deadline. Public Works department spokesperson Steve Valdez says that requests such as these are typical in many lengthy projects.

Although county officials admit that the road doesn’t look too different on a day-to-day basis, Valdez is confident that the project has made some real progress, and that Phase I is roughly 40 percent completed.

While Segments B and C are actually located in the middle of the four segments of the project, Hillsborough County spokesperson Steve Valdez says that the reason for starting construction there was because it is the most highly traveled section of BBD. “It was planned from the beginning to start widening that section first,” Valdez says. “Palm Springs Blvd. to Pebble Creek Dr. is the most traveled section of BBD.” According to a traffic projection from the county’s Public Works

Department, the traffic count on that central section of BBD is around 60,000 cars per day. A future projection by the department estimates that 70,000 cars could travel on that section of BBD by 2025.

Having to replace these old, damaged water pipes on Bruce The next phase of B. Downs Blvd. in Hillsborough County during the widening construction, the of the roadway has the contractor asking for an extension. widening of BBD from end of this year. Some of the prep work Bearss Ave. to Palm Springs Blvd., is a for “Segment A” already is under way. three-year project that will begin at the

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Miss New Tampa Pageant

Wesley Chapel Rotary Club

Community Calendar

‘Critter Crawl’ In Lutz

Saturday, October 22, 7:30 a.m.

- 8 p.m. Dress up your favorite pet for a one-mile walk, hop or crawl. There will be a special recognization for pets dressed in costumes that exmplify holositc health.

Head to Pasco Veterinary Medical Center at 4575 Pet Lane (off of S.R. 54/Wesley Chapel Blvd.), for a fun walk with your best friend.

Golf For Life Tournament

Saturday, October 22— LifeChoices Women’s Care will hold its inaugural “Golf For Life” charity golf tournament to help women with the costs of unplanned pregnancies, including free ultrasounds.

Cost is $75 per golfer. All levels of golfers are welcome to join the tournament at Lexington Oaks Golf Club.

For more info, call Tom Beach at 948-7734 or visit GolfEvent.LifeChoicesWomensCare.org.

Sister Stroll & 5k Run

Sunday, October 23, 5:30 a.m. 2 p.m. — Swing into the 5th annual Sister Stroll and 5k run. Awards given for place finishers. Cost is $25 for the run and free for the Sister Stroll. All proceeds support the Breast Health

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Center At Florida Hospital Zephyrhills.

For more info, call 263-8748.

dio (27221 Foamflower Blvd., off Old Pasco Rd.).

For more information, contact JD Lane at 391-5018 or by e-mail at Jdlane@benchmarkbusiness.com.

Sunday, October 23, 1 p.m. — The 3rd Annual “Miss New Tampa Pageant” will be held at Tampa Palms Golf & Country Club (5811 Tampa Palms Blvd.). Age categories range from infants to young adults. There will be a special “Pretty in Pink” competition.

Profit from admission fees will be donated to support the fight against breast cancer.

For more info, call 714-6513 or visit MissNewTampaPageant.com.

Free Networking Int’l

Monday, October 24, 8 a.m. — Free Networking International (FNI), a group of area business owners, meets each Monday for networking and discussion at Lexington Oaks Golf Club (26140 Lex Oaks Blvd., off S.R. 54).

For more information, call Stacy Dalton at 469-5499.

Business Networking Int’l

Tuesday, October 25, 7:30 a.m.

— Business Networking International (BNI), a group of business professionals who work to support each other through qualified business referrals, meets Tuesdays at Song & Dance Stu-

Wednesday, October 26, 12:15 p.m. — The Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel meets every Wednesday at at Dempsey’s Steak House at Saddlebrook Resort (5700 Saddlebrook Way).

For more information, call 8628989 or 391-3895.

WC Civil Air Patrol

— The Christian Business Connections (CBC) Networking Group meets every Thursday at Organic Life Coffeehouse (1900 Oak Grove Blvd., off S.R. 54, in Lutz). The group is open to all business leaders and professionals in New Tampa, Wesley Chapel and surrounding communities.

CBC members’ core philosophy puts God first and bases business decisions on Christian values,.

For more information, call Jeff Hanneken at 600-9200.

WC Republican Club

Wednesday, October 26, 6:30 p.m.— The Wesley Chapel Civil Air Patrol squadron meets every Wednesday at Tampa North Aero Park (4241 Birdsong Blvd., off S.R. 54).

For additional information, visit WesleyChapelCAP.com or call Cheryl Spence at 973-7270.

Thursday, October 27, 7 p.m. — The Wesley Chapel Republican Club meets the second Thursday of each month at Hyundai of Wesley Chapel (27000 Wesley Chapel Blvd./S.R. 54).

Visitors are welcome to attend.

For additional information, call Mike Moore at 777-6171 or email WCRepublican@att.net.

Networking For Success

WC Wind Ensemble

Thursday, October 27, 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. — The Networking For Your Success group meets every Thursday at Song & Dance Studio (27221 Foamflower Blvd., off S.R. 54).

For additional information, call John Anglada at 298-3232 or visit NetWorkingforYourSuccess.com.

CBC Networking Group

Thursday, October 27, 7:30 a.m.

Thursday, October 27, 7 p.m. — The Wesley Chapel Wind Ensemble, a community group of brass and woodwind players, meets every Thursday at Crossroads Community United Methodist Church (26211 County Line Rd.). New members are encouraged to join.

For additional information, call Glenn at 746-4821 or e-mail him at Trombonegww@juno.com.

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Wesley Chapel Sunrise Rotary Friday, October 28, 7:15 a.m. — The Wesley Chapel Sunrise Rotary Club meets every Friday at Lexington Oaks Golf Club (26140 Lexington Oaks Blvd., off S.R. 54).

For more information, call Lynne Wilson at 695-6466.

Lacrosse My Heart Tourney Saturday, October 29, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — The Wesley Chapel girls competitive lacrosse team “Tampa Tribe” is hosting a “I Lacrosse My Heart Tournament” event to showcase women’s lacrosse and educate players and their families about heart health among women athletes. Visit 5450 CR 581, #304 to watch some great athletes showcase their moves.

For more info, call 994-6633.

East Pasco Networking

Tuesday, November 1 — The East Pasco Networking Group meets every Tuesday, 9 a.m., at Beef O'Brady's (1660 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., in the Shops at New Tampa of Wesley Chapel plaza).

For more information, contact Frankie Ammons at 479-7997 or by e-mail at Frankie@studioglory.com.

Women Of Wesley Chapel

Friday, November 4, 7:30 a.m.

— WOW, the Women of Wesley Chapel, meets the first Friday of every

month at the Branch of Christ Building, Cypress View Sq., 27223 S.R. 56 (next to Boardwalk Frozen Custard).

For info, email Debbie Yoerg at Debbie@DesignedForAPurpose.com.

PTSA Rummage Sale

Sunday, November 5, 8 a.m - 2 p.m..— The Wesley Chapel High School Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) will be holding a Rummage Sale, at the corner of Old Pasco Rd. and Country Club Rd. All proceeds will benefit the school’s Assist Believe Care (ABC) program by helping to provide those in need with a Thanksgiving meal and additional assistance throughout the holdays.

For more information, contact Karen at karen@koncar.us.

Buddy Run 5K & Fun Run Sunday, November 6, 8 a.m. — Buddy Run 5K and Fun Run will be at Lake Park (17302 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Lutz). The event is sponsored by Congregation Beth Am and Buddy Baseball as a fund raiser which incorporates healthy living and community service. The event will include a 5K run, a 1-mile “Fun Run” and a “Buddy Dash” for runners with special needs and their buddies.

A link to online registration is on the “Buddy Run 5k and Fun Run” Facebook page, or Active.com.

Wesley Chapel Toastmasters

Monday, November 7, 6:15 p.m.

— The “Wesley Chapel Speaks” Toastmasters Club meets on the first and third Monday of every month, at Hyundai of Wesley Chapel (26944 Wesley Chapel Blvd.). Club meetings are open to all interested parties.

For more information, call 4065931 or visit Toastmastersd84.org.

‘Glitz & Glamour’ Pageant Sunday, November 13, 1 p.m.

—The 3rd Annual Holiday Glitz & Glamour Pageant, to be held at Pebble Creek Golf & Country Club. Age categories will categorized from infants to young adults. There will be a special “Holiday Wear” competition. Net profit from admission fees will be donated to Toys for Tots.

Call 714-6513 or visit Holiday GlitzandGlamourpageant.com.

house, food, face painting and more.

Attendees also will have a chance to win a Kindle Fire, gift cards and other great prizes.

For more information, call 5414996 or visit VoiceForTheOrphans.org.

MOMS Club Of WC

Monday, November 21, 10 a.m.

— The Moms Offering Moms Support (MOMS) Club of Wesley Chapel, a non-profit social group for stay-athome mothers, meets the third Monday of each month at the Lexington Oaks clubhouse (26304 Lexington Oaks Blvd., off S.R. 54) for activities, field trips and more.

For more information, e-mail Heather at WCMoms@yahoo.com.

‘Voice For The Orphans’ Grand Opening

Saturday, November 19, 1 p.m.4 p.m. — ‘Voice For The Orphans,’ a new, local nonprofit group seeking to aid foster children and educate adults in the community about adoption, is hosting a great Grand Opening event at the Wesley Chapel District Park (7727 Boyette Rd.). This family-friendly event will feature guest speakers, raffles, a children’s author book signing, bounce

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Arnold & Parkinson — Wesley Chapel’s Cosmetic & Family Dentistry

By Camille Gillies “MyFamilySmile.com.” It’s an appropriate website moniker for a dental practice that prides itself on treating patients as if they were family and making sure those in their care leave the dental chair with radiant, healthy smiles. This aptly named site belongs to Arnold & Parkinson Dentistry of Wesley Chapel, and creating a warm, caring environment is among the goals that the two dentists set out to achieve when they started their joint practice five years ago.

Dentists Robert Parkinson, DMD, and Scott Arnold, DMD, FAGD, began their partnership in 2006 after being introduced by a fellow dental professional who thought they would make a winning team. The two University of Florida College of Dentistry graduates hit it off, joined forces and opened their first office together in Riverview. Seeing the growth potential in New Tampa and Wesley Chapel, they expanded this year with a new office in the Cypress Glen Professional Park on Cypress Ridge Blvd. (off of S.R. 56, less than a mile from I-75).

With 30 years of experience between them, both dentists share a philosophy of providing personalized

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care, treating one patient at a time. If you’ve ever gone to a dentist and felt like a package lined up on an assembly line, you will surely appreciate the care and service you receive at this new practice. Dr. Parkinson insists that the assembly-line experience is exactly what you won't find at Arnold & Parkinson Dentistry.

In fact, appointments are carefully scheduled to ensure individualized attention, and the dentists even give their patients their personal cell phone numbers. “Not only do we provide our patients with our cell numbers,” Dr. Parkinson says, “we also call our patients directly to check to see how they are doing (after a procedure).”

Advanced Training, Education & Technology Among the many general and cosmetic dental procedures performed by Drs. Arnold and Parkinson are everything from routine exams, cleanings and fillings to advanced cosmetic dentistry, root canal therapy and even dental implants. Both dentists are proud to have received advanced training from the prestigious Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dental Studies and they both focus on staying abreast of new techniques and technological advances,

Services. He also is a member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Association. Dr. Arnold has Arnold & Parkinson Dentistry in the Cypress Glen also been a member of Professional Park can transform your smile, too! the Academy of Laser Dentistry and The often attending continuing education Academy of Computerized Dentistry. classes that feature hands-on training Dr. Parkinson also has received in cutting-edge advances in all types of advanced training in the areas of dental dentistry. implants, cosmetic dentistry, root canal Dentists must fulfill continuing therapy, Invisalign and temproeducation requirements each year, and mandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction Dr. Parkinson says he and Dr. Arnold treatment. He is a proud member of always exceed the required credits. the American Dental Association, “Our education standards are Florida Dental Association, Academy extremely high,” says Dr. Parkinson. of General Dentistry, West Coast Dis“We believe in staying on top of new trict Dental Association and the Unitechniques and changes in the field.” versity of Florida College of Dentistry In addition to his emphasis on Alumni Association. cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Arnold’s postUnlike some dental practices that graduate studies have included training continue to line their walls with paper in dental implants, dental lasers, comfiles and use the X-ray films of old, this puterized dentistry and tempropractice has gone paperless, computermandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction izing patient files and employing digitreatment. He is a founding member tal X-rays. “Digital X-rays give off of the Florida Academy of Cosmetic much less radiation than traditional Dentistry and a proud alumnus of the dental X-rays and offer a more detailed Dawson Center for Advanced Dental view of the teeth,” Dr. Parkinson says.

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The updated technology and equipment are expensive, but Dr. Parkinson says he and Dr. Arnold feel the investment is well worth it. “We believe in getting the best of the best,” he says. “We put our money into the best drills and equipment - things that will directly benefit our patients.”

Both dentists also are certified in Invisalign orthodontic treatments, the innovative technology that straightens teeth without the bands, brackets or wires of traditional braces. Dr. Parkinson says, “If patients comply with the treatment, Invisalign technology can significantly reduce the time it takes to straighten the teeth and it's much less painful than braces.”

He adds that part of the reason he and Dr. Arnold enjoy being dentists is the gratification they receive from relieving their patients’ pain. He says the whole team at Arnold & Parkinson strives to keep all procedures as painless as possible, from treating periodontal disease to restorations.

Sami, a patient at the Wesley Chapel office, agrees: “I have always been terrified of going to the dentist, but Dr. Parkinson is extremely kind and thorough and made sure that I was comfortable throughout my treatment,” she says. “His staff always goes the extra mile to keep me calm and relaxed. They always explain every-

thing that they are doing and are extremely gentle. I have a lot of work to get done and I am so glad that I found Dr. Parkinson to complete it. I just completed my Invisalign treatment and I love my straightened smile. I've recommended him to several coworkers who have been pleased with his office as well.”

Comments like those are not surprising to Dr. Parkinson.

“People rave about the staff at both of our offices,” he says. “I’ll ask patients how they heard about us and they’ll say, ‘I read your reviews on Yahoo,’ or that they called five different dentists and the person they spoke to here was the nicest.”

You can even make an appointment at Arnold & Parkinson Dentistry online, as well as download new patient forms to complete in the comfort of your home. It’s also easy to determine your insurance eligibility, as the numerous insurance carriers in the practice’s network are listed on the Arnold & Parkinson website.

Visit MyFamilySmile.com or call 907-2228 to request an appointment or learn more about Arnold & Parkinson Dentistry. The practice's Wesley Chapel office is located at 26851 Tanic Dr., Suite 101, less than a half-mile north of S.R. 56.

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Stay Cool With A Great Neighbor, Ierna’s Heating And Cooling

By Camille Gillies If you had to rank the top 10 greatest inventions of the 20th century, would air conditioning be on your list?

In Florida, we love our AC and if your cooling system has ever shut down in the middle of a sweltering summer heat wave, you realize just how much you depend on it. Opening the windows to 90-degree temperatures, 100percent humidity and buzzing insects would mean sweaty, sleepless nights for most of us.

Enter the team of experts at Ierna’s Heating and Cooling, a familyrun business that has been keeping homeowners and businesses in our area comfortable for more than eight years.

Opened by Ron and Charlene Ierna, the hometown company they started in a spare bedroom of their Lutz home in 2003 now has 35 full-time employees based out of their office on 19121 U.S. Hwy. 41 (between Sunset Rd. and S.R. 54) in Lutz, and soon will move to a new, larger location across U.S. 41 next to the Old Lutz Schoolhouse, in a remodeled building that formerly housed the Lutz Bank.

For such a relatively short existence, Ierna’s has racked up an impres-

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sive trophy collection. In the past five years Ierna’s Heating and Cooling has been named Central Pasco Chamber Business of the Year, the Wesley Chapel Chamber’s Small Business of the Year, Best Air Conditioning Company in Lutz by the U.S. Local Business Association and the Florida Bryant Air Conditioning Dealer of the Year.

Much of this success is attributable to the vision and fortitude of Ron and Charlene. In fact, Charlene, who serves as the company’s vice president, two years ago was recognized as a finalist in the entrepreneur category of the Tampa Bay Business Journal’s Businesswoman of the Year honors. Her winning, common-sense business philosophy revolves around keeping the company’s customers, employees and the community happy.

With more than 18,000 residential and commercial customers in Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Polk counties, Ierna’s approach to service and repair is a no-pressure attitude.

“When a diagnosis is reached, we will give you your options and a flat rate cost of the repairs,” says Ron, the company’s president. “If your system is old, inefficient and/or in disrepair, we will educate (you) about the current

Charlene & Ron Ierna (3rd and 4th from left), the owners of Ierna’s Heating & Cooling, with their director of marketing & public relations Loran Tripp and her boyfriend, Janson Smith, at the recent Wesley Chapel Chamber Awards Banquet. high-efficiency technology that is available and offer a competitive bid for replacing the system, as well as the cost to repair it, if repair is possible.”

Ron feels that educating customers and providing options for them to make their own decisions are the keys to customer retention. “Whether they make a decision that day or five years down the road, we will be ready to take their call and race out to their homes when they need us,” he says.

In addition to repairing and maintaining existing heating and cooling sys-

tems, the company also sells and installs new systems and offers air purification systems and duct services. All services are performed by crews of experienced technicians whose dedication and professionalism are valued by the Iernas and their customers alike.

Local resident Christine Garmeson Wisser recounts that her former airconditioning contractor told her she needed a new $6,800 unit without ever inspecting her current system. Posting her comments online, she writes, “Luis Santiago from Ierna’s came to give a

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(free) second opinion, changed a capacitor, and I have AC again! I now have a service contract with Ierna for the next three years. Great job!”

Homeowner Leigh Grundy feels confident enough in the company’s technicians to offer them access to her home in her absence.

“I have literally opened my house up for Ierna’s techs to come out when our AC was not working and I could not be at the house,” she writes. “They respond quickly and are honest! I have recommended Ierna’s to all of my family members in the area.”

Several customers have gone out of their way to mention technicians by name. Bridget Verrecchia expressed relief over getting a long-standing cooling problem resolved at her home, stating, “I sincerely thank you for fixing our AC problem and for providing friendly, trustworthy technicians. Victor, Don and James all should be recognized for their great service and professionalism!”

Charlene prizes the hard work and the “do whatever it takes“ attitude of her employees to provide Ierna’s customers with the highest quality service and products.

“I personally make it mandatory that every employee understands the importance and appreciates the value of

cultivating each and every customer,” she says. “From a personal follow-up call to sending out thank-you notes to committing ourselves to a 100-percent satisfaction guarantee policy, the goal is to foster relationships with our customers that will last for years to come.”

A Proud History Of Community Service The company’s commitment to the community doesn’t end there. Just ask the plethora of schools, civic groups and nonprofit organizations that have benefited from the Iernas’ benevolence.

From donating $15,000 to sponsor the Florida Aquarium’s Penguin Promenade to outfitting the Land O’Lakes Recreation Center with a new $5,000 utility vehicle to sponsoring fund-raising events for the Oasis Crisis Pregnancy Center to backing golf tournaments to supporting the troops, the list of Ierna’s philanthropic activities goes on and on.

Whether it’s little league or varsity sports teams, the Wesley Chapel Chamber, Lowry Park Zoo or Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, Charlene and Ron are committed to the community in which they were raised. They still live in Lutz, where they are raising their three young children, but their support for all of the communities they

serve is evident in everything they do.

“This business has been successful because of the sheer determination of two people who truly believe that to be successful you must build a trusting relationship with your customers as well as your community,” Charlene explains.

And, they share that commitment with their happy employees. The Iernas believe in rewarding their employees and have done so in the past by taking their staff on all-expenses-paid company cruises. Employee appreciation trips have included jaunts to the Bahamas and Mexico.

For a couple who eight years ago began their pursuit of the American

dream with only a home office the size of a closet, a few credit cards and a tenacious spirit, the Ron and Charlene Ierna are reaping the fruits of their labors, continuing to expand their business and embrace the community despite difficult economic times.

But, Charlene is quick to point out the true foundation of their success, insisting, “In the air-conditioning world, success is not about the products we offer and it’s not about my company. It’s clearly and undeniably about our customers.”

For more information about Ierna’s Heating & Cooling, call 9486355 or visit IernaAir.com.

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Excel Music: The Art Of Teaching Students One Note At A Time

By Alicia Pack For some, the dream of living a musician’s life is just that — a dream.

For students at Excel Music in New Tampa (just a few miles from Wesley Chapel), however, those dreams can become reality while learning under those who already have lived that glamorous life.

John Thrasher and his wife Sheri have both been successful touring musicians. The duo was on tour for 25 years and traveled from Canada to Japan, with their band, “Spiral Staircase,” as well as with country music legend Mickey Gillie. The couple has performed for audiences of up to 100,000 and even played at the White House. Despite their love of touring, the Thrashers ultimately decided it was time to find a permanent home.

“As much as we enjoyed performing, we thought it would be nice to put down roots and do something that feels good and helps others. If just one student got to live their life the way we did, then it would be worth it,” Thrasher said.

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dents and superb teachers, the Thrashers chose New Tampa as the place to live and to start a music school. Since Excel Music’s sole focus is on education, the Thrashers are able to hire teachers who really love what they do.

“We draw teachers who are really interested in music,” says John. “Our teachers are well credentialed people who are really good to our students.”

In fact, six teachers at Excel Music have been with the school from the start in 2006 and several others have taught there for three and four years. All of the teachers at Excel are music lovers and enthusiasts, who are university trained and many have Master’s degrees.

“My sons really enjoyed learning under the leadership of the instructors,” says Lori Bleckley, whose three sons have been taking guitar lessons at Excel for more than three years.

“They really like the challenge of learning a new instrument.”

Excel Music provides lessons for students from ages four and up on almost any instrument with all skill levels and disciplines. While the school does teach many beginners, even experienced college students and professional musicians s can come in and

receive a little tuning-up help. Many adults take lessons at Excel in order to pursue the lifelong dream of learning an instrument, including one man who was 86 years old when he started taking trumpet lessons after his doctor told him he needed to do something to improve his wind.

John says the most popular classes are piano, voice and guitar, but the school offers lessons for a wide variety of instruments, including the bassoon.

Two exciting new classes added this year are a rock band and a “Glee” group. The rock band will consist of six students and the “Glee” groups can have up to 12 students who will be performing songs from many different genres. According to Thrasher, students really enjoy performing in groups. “Having group classes is important because the students can learn from each other,” he says.

Learning to play an instrument isn’t the only thing that students are taught at Excel Music. The instructors also focus on the fundamentals of music, which include learning to read music, music theory and even music history. Lessons are taught on a weekly basis and teachers inspire students to practice outside the classroom.

Instructor Brandon Bair of Excel Music on Cross Creek Blvd. can teach you or your child to play the bassoon.

“Hearing music in the house is a really nice element in the house,” Bleckley says. “It brings us together as a family without using the TV.” Excel Music has partnered with Music & Arts, a nationwide band and orchestra instrument rental company, in order for students to have the ability to rent their instruments without the costs incurred from buying the instrument. This is especially important for young violin students who outgrow their instruments. Students can trade in instruments that are too small or try a new instrument without buying it. Instruments can be delivered to Excel Music, the student’s

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school or even their house.

Many Excel Music students will be showcasing their talents at a recital on Sunday, December 11, at the University of South Florida. The recitals usually consist of about 100 students singing and playing various instruments, and new this year will be performances by the rock band and “Glee” groups.

“I’ve been impressed that the instructors have motivated my sons to be on stage at USF, both playing guitar and singing,” Bleckley says. “They would never have done that on their own. It is a fantastic self-esteem-building experience to perform on stage.”

Proper instruction is the key at Excel!

Excel Music is located in the Cory Lake Isles Professional Center at 10353 Cross Creek Blvd., Ste. I. Hours are Mon. - Thurs., 2 p.m.-9 p.m., 2 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Friday and 10am-3p.m. on Saturdays 10am3p.m. And closed on Sunday. For more information, visit ExcelMusic.us or call 991-1177.

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‘Gearheads’ Polish Their Mechanical Skills At Wesley Chapel High

By Sean Bowes More than one hundred students at Wesley Chapel High (WCH) are turning their hobbies of tinkering in the garage and turning wrenches into the possibility of a career in the automotive field.

The Academy of Automotive Services at WCH is a fairly new program, as it started at the school just three years ago, but it wasn’t until Jason Hallman, a tattooed motorcycle fanatic from the “Motor City” of Detroit, MI., became the teacher of the course and put the “horsepower back in high school.”

Before Hallman’s arrival a year ago, the course was mainly focused on bookwork and was only available as a onehour elective class.

Now, students who are serious about working on cars have the opportunity to take two class periods of “Auto Block” every day. Hallman says that the feedback from his students has been tremendous. During the summer he was receiving text messages and Saturday night phone calls from students who had questions about cars they were working on over the break.

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makes and models of cars every day.

The auto-tech course counts as one year of experience for students who are interested in becoming certified for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), an accreditation for mechanics that is recognized internationally, which requires two-years of in-shop experience before taking the exam.

“It’s not just for the kids that want to get the ASE,” says Hallman. “All of the guys in the program are going to be someone’s neighbor one day and they’re going to be able to lend a hand.when someone needs their help with something.”

Actually, many of the students already are doing that. Around a small car port in the WCH parking lot, about 15 students are draining oil, taking off brake rotors and checking the on-board diagnostics of different “project vehicles,” which include not only their personal project cars, but also a teacher's Nissan truck, a guidance counselor’s Honda Accord and, believe it or not, principal Carin Nettles’ Volkswagen, which was due for its 40,000- mile tune up.

“All the lights in my car started blinking and I thought I could smell something burning on the way to school,” says Patti Taylor, a guidance

counselor at WCH who dropped off her car that morning.

“I was in 'panic mode. I was going to take it to the dealership until I remembered about the auto shop (program). If it’s broke, they can fix it.”

Later this year, construction will begin on WCH’s new, state-of-the-art, Instructor Jason Hallman (left) makes sure his young mechanics automotive acad- in Wesley Chapel High’s Academy of Automotive Services learn emy building. how to recognize and repair almost any autotomotive issue.

When completed in January 2013, the facility will feature useful knowledge for him further down the line, he says, because he plans to in-house classrooms and a six-bay servstudy engineering in college. ice center.

For those WCH students who are “It will be pretty cool,” said senior interested in a career as auto mechanics Alex Linebaugh. “I’ll be graduated by — it doesn't sound like a bad option the time it gets built, but it’s going to considering that a recent report in The be nice for the other students.”

Linebaugh says he doesn’t plan on New York Times stated that the median starting salary for a college graduate is becoming a career-mechanic, but he $27,000, and those grads typically have values the hands-on experience he gets in the program every day. It also will be at least $20,000 in debt from student

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loans. Mechanics, on the other hand, have a starting salary of around $32,000, and students in the auto shop program are already getting the experience they need before stepping into the workforce.

Hallman says that the program is made possible, partly, with the support of the program’s Auto Advisory Board, members of which have donated tools, parts and even engines to the class, as well as hired former students in the program to work in the automotive field.

The Auto Advisory Board for WCH’s Academy of Automotive Serv-

ices includes: Wyotech, Wesley Chapel Honda, Wesley Chapel Toyota, Pasco Motors, Wesley Chapel Nissan, Heritage Ford, UTI and Precision Kia.

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Wiregrass Ranch Volleyball Squeaks Past Wesley Chapel High

By Sean Bowes Given the fact that Wiregrass Ranch High (WRH) and Wesley Chapel High (WCH), the only two high schools in Wesley Chapel, have such a close proximity to each other (around 8 miles), one may think that their volleyball teams would have a bigger rivalry than they actually do.

But, on October 13 at Wesley Chapel High, the match between the Lady Bulls, who are ranked #322 in Florida and Wildcats, ranked 403rd, had no ugly words or fights or blood

shed; instead it was just a competitive game of volleyball between two groups of girls, many of whom are friends off the court, as well. In the end, it was teamwork that led WRH to the 3-2 victory over WCH. “We play great together,” WRH Mindy Kantor said. “Everyone does their part even though we're a very young team.”

Out of the ten players on WRH's varsity team, 7 of them are sophomores.

The team also has struggled since an upsetting injury earlier this season when Brittany Jack, a prominent center for

the Bulls, tore her ACL and meniscus.

Kantor said she is looking forward to the upcoming seasons as her young team gets some much-needed experience this year.

WRH, who play in Class 7A, District 9, are 12-11 this season (2-2 in their district) while the Wildcats, of District 5A-8, are 4-11 (2-4 in their district).

WRH is led by center Tori Quaglai, who leads the team in kills with 128, outside hitters Teddi Wright (who has 323 assists) and Grace Olsen (318 digs) and middle hitter Kaitlyn

Diehl (56 kills).

The Wildcats started off solid, with some great spikes by senior center Sakari Worrels, who fires impressive “laser beams” when she makes contact with the ball. Unfortunately, Worrels’ power wasn't enough to tame the Bulls, and despite a strong start, the Wildcats fell apart towards the end of the match.

“I’m very proud of all the girls,” said WCH coach Shana Sanders. “But we’ve had a rocky season, and have had trouble pulling together to play as a team.”

Wiregrass Ranch High center Tory Quaglai (pink bow) goes up against Wesley Chapel High’s Sakari Worrels (in blue) during WRH’s 3-2 win over WCH.

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New Tampa Brother & Sister Win Gold Medals In South Korea

By Sean Bowes Ask any parent with a son and a daughter and they will likely tell you that it’s difficult to get their kids to stop fighting. New Tampa residents Christopher and Viviana Cao are no exception.

However, their kids — Christopher, 14, and Viviana, 11 — are not exactly fighting in the way you might think, like, say, over the remote control.

Instead, they practice sparring, breaking boards and perfecting their moves in Tae Kwon Do (TKD), the Korean martial art form.

Recently, the young duo traveled to Namyangju, South Korea, to represent the U.S., and both won gold medals at the World Tae Kwon Do Hanmadang, an annual competition which is open to elite TKD athletes. At the Hanmadang, 3,700 TKD practitioners from 53 different countries competed against each other in a variety of poomsae (see below) and boardbreaking events.

Poomsae is a choreographed sequence of techniques that is performed either with or without the use of a weapon. Christopher and Viviana competed together in the Junior II (ages 13-15) Pair Poomsae (forms)

division. To compete in this division, Viviana had to move up an age group to perform with her brother. In TKD, a competitor can move up an age group, but not down.

“We practice a lot,” said Christopher. “We train six days a week and I do tumbling on the days I don’t do Tae Kwon Do.” Their training is The brother-and-sister team of Christopher and Viviana Cao recently won gold medals for definitely paying off. the U.S. at an international Tae Kwon Do competition in Korea.

One week before the Ask them if they would do it again, from US TKD, Grand Master Jae Hak Hanmadang competition, the siblings however, and they will both tell you Lee, and while the brother and sister spent their time practicing with a group “yes” in a heartbeat. Christopher and admitted they were nervous, they both consisting of some of the best TKD Viviana are both already black belts and had a new level of confidence from their students in the world, the Korean have been training rigorously for five training with the Tigers.

Tigers International Demonstration years at US Tae Kwon Do, located off “At the competition, there are 53 Team. In the TKD world, the Tigers of Bruce B Downs Blvd. and County different countries contending,” says are sort of like the Harlem GlobetrotLine Rd. (near Walgreens). They have Grand Master Lee. “Chris and Viviana ters and Dream Team combined. And, competed in numerous local, state and (representing the U.S.), won gold for seven days, the Tigers worked the national competitions and both say that medals in poomsae after beating combrother and sister into even better they learned a tremendous amount in a petitors from Mexico, China and the shape for the competition. very short amount of time with the host Korea in the finals.”

“I have never been so sore,” said renowned Korean Tigers.

US Tae Kwon Do is located at Christopher.

The Caos arrived at the Han20754 Center Oak Dr. For more “My legs hurt so bad I could hardmadang competition with their coach information, call 991-6565. ly walk,” agreed Viviana.

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Finally! A Visit To The Wolf’s Den—Wesley Chapel’s Neighborhood Diner!

By Gary Nager When the Wolf’s Den Restaurant first opened on S.R. 56 back in 2008, I sat down with owner and Wesley Chapel resident Roger Wolf to discuss what his plans for the place were and whether or not we could help him with a story and some advertising.

Roger wasn’t the first restaurant owner to turn me down, nor was he the first to promise he would do something “in the future” if he ever increased his marketing budget from its current (at that time) $0.

“But, don’t take it personally, Gary,” he said. “I love the Neighborhood News. But, I’ve been in the restaurant business for 50 years, more than 30 years as a successful restaurant owner, and I’ve never done any real advertising of any of my previous restaurants. But, if I ever do decide I have something to promote, you’ll be the first person I call.”

Well, even though I ended up

The pizzas at Wolf’s Den are handtossed and served piping hot.

calling him — thanks to a tip from long-time Wolf’s Den customer and Pebble Creek Golf Club sales director Mary Ann Yaney — Roger was true to his word. Now that Among our office’s favorites at Wolf’s his always-successDen Restaurant on S.R. 56 are the ful Wolf’s Den is patty melt (above), the freshly sliced expanding both its turkey BLT club sandwich (right) and hours and its the fried chicken dinner (below right). already expansive troops deployed in the Vietnam War) (but never expensive) menu, Roger who arrives early in the morning every decided it was time for us to sit down day to prepare the homemade sauces, and have a different type of chat. “I dressings and other food preparations, told you you’d be the first,” he and his place is still hugely popular for laughed. “Actually, you’re the only breakfast (see page 29) and lunch one I called!” (always getting plenty of votes from his You see, even though he’s never customers in our annual Dining Surspent a dollar with me before — and vey & Contest; see pg. 26). But, it’s I’ve never done a full-length feature about to become even more popular. story on Wolf’s Den — Roger and I Roger says he is particularly proud have become friends. I’ve probably of his unique pizzas, which are served eaten at Wolf’s Den maybe 20 times piping hot on a wafer-thin crispy crust in three+ years, always trying different smothered with delicious ingredients. menu items, and I’ve always given It’s not New York-style ‘za, but everyRoger my honest feedback any time one in our office loved the large sausage I’ve had items I’ve particularly and pepperoni pie I brought back from enjoyed, as well as a couple of items I my most recent visit to Wolf’s Den. didn’t like quite as much.

Truly yummy!

And, with the coupon from Wolf’s So, What’s New, Mr. Wolf? Den’s ad on page 29 of this issue, you Wow, have things ever changed at can save $2 on any pizza ad other outWolf’s Den. Oh, Roger’s still the same standing values. grizzled Marine Corps veteran (he Roger says the new menu, which fought with the first U.S. combat will be unveiled to the public, along

with his newly expanded hours, on Tuesday, November 1, will include a lot of new sandwiches, including items like a savory New York-style Reuben sandwich, complete with sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing (photo top right in the Magazine header above), See “Wolf’s Den” on page 28.

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Jump-In Will Make Your Kids Feel Like Bouncing Again!

If your kids have been longing for a fun inflatable play center since a certain facility on S.R. 54 at Bruce B. Downs (BBD) Blvd. closed a couple of months ago, there’s a great place conveniently located on S.R. 54 just a few miles to the east (and just east of Morris Bridge Rd.) that you should visit.

It’s called Jump-In Inflatable Party Center and, while the 4,500-sq.-ft. place isn’t fancy, it is immaculately clean, the kids who visit seem to have a blast and the folks who own and operate it understand that in today’s economy, parents need to find fun places where they can entertain their kids without breaking the bank.

Jump-In owner Jason Ladd and his wife (and charter school teacher) Kim and their three kids live in Dade City and Jason has been in the inflatablesfor-hire business for eight years, although this indoor facility, his first, has only been open about two months as you’re reading this article.

He still has a roster of 65 outdoor inflatables for rent, access to many more and he keeps five different play areas available at Jump-In for kids ages 3 to around 10, although he says that some middle school-aged kids (mainly ages 11-12) still really enjoy the inflatables, too.

Jason accommodates the older kids separately from the “young’ns,” with Middle School Nights every Friday (7 p.m.-10 p.m.) and some elementary school-only events, such as as the upcoming “Halloween Night” on Saturday, October 29, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., when kids up to age ten are invited to wear their costumes.

“Middle school kids don’t want to have to share the space with 3rd graders,” Jason says.

“We keep both groups

happy and the parents, too,” with video games, great audio, Wi-Fi and TVs “so dad can watch the games.”

Birthday and other private parties are given special treatment at Jump-In. There are two party rooms which can handle up to 40 kids each and not only do you get to keep your things in the party room for the full two hours of your event, Jason says you can do a party for ten kids (which start at $149), bring your own sandwiches, pizzas, cake and other foods (although Jump-In can provide those, too, and also has a concession area). The only additional charges will be for your two-liter bottles of soft drinks. Paper goods are included.

“You literally can be out the door for $200 (for ten kids),” he says. “And we know the kids will have a great time. Beat that at any other party place.” And, he adds, Jump-In has Open Bounce Cards for $8 per two-hour bounce and the 6th session is free.

Jump-In is located at 35938 S.R. 54 in Zephyrhills. For more information, call 7883484, 966-1363 or visit JumpInFun.net. — GN (Top) Jump-In (on S.R. 54) owner Jason Ladd and his manager Kendall invite the parents & children of Wesley Chapel to have a great party (above) at a great price.

(Top) There is an always-changing variety of inflatables at Jump-In...which also can rent you the awesome inflatable obstacle course above for your next party.

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Karaoke Event Rocks Mulligan’s Irish Pub At Pebble Creek CC! If you love to sing and weren’t at the recent fund-raising Karaoke Contest to benefit the campaign of “Little Jan” Roberts for the 2011 Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce’s Honorary Mayor of Wesley Chapel — held at the newly renovated ballroom at Mulligan’s Irish Pub at Pebble Creek Golf Club (PCGC) in New Tampa — you missed a great evening.

The Karaoke Contest for Roberts, who both works for and is raising money for Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Tampa Bay, was hosted by New Tampa residents Harald Stone and Jennifer Kibiger.

The bottom line is that Roberts is a wonderful woman working and raising money for a great cause. PCGC and my friends CeCe & Karen from CeCe Productions put on another great show, the donated prizes were excellent and the talent on display was top-notch!

The amount raised at the event hasn’t been announced, but the contest

itself was broken down into 18 & Under and 18+ age groups. Although the competition was fierce, the winners selected by judges Trevor Morris, Patty DeBlock and I were amazing 8-year-old Jennifer Managan in the 18 & Under division and the always awesome Robbie, singing her trademark “Me & Bobby McGee” in the 18+ division.

There was even a surprise appearance

by Joan Jett herself (our friend Mary dressed as Joan)!

All three Honorar y Mayor candidates — Roberts, John Negley of Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel & Mitze Richeson of Cypress Creek Chiropractic — may be on-site on Sun., Nov. 13, 9 .a.-4 p.m., at the Wesley Chapel Health & Wellness Festival at The Grove. Negley also has an event on Tues., Nov. 15, 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m., at Bentley Commons in Zephyrhills. For more info, visit WesleyChapelChamber.com or call the Chamber of fi ficce at 994-8534.— GN

(Above left) Karaoke Contest adult winner Robbie rocked the house during the fund raiser to benefit Jan Roberts’ campaign for Honorary Mayor of Wesley Chapel.(Right) Emcee Harald Stone gives excited 18 & Under division winner Jennifer her prizes.

Roberts (in front in yellow) was serenaded by Joan Jett herself during the contest.

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Win $100 In Free Dining In Our 2011 Reader Dining Survey & Contest!

With the economy still sputtering and local businesses and especially restaurants needing your help more than ever to succeed, wouldn’t you like to win some FREE dining AND help local restaurateurs find out how many of you really enjoy their respective establishments? With super-couponing sites like Groupon and Living Social gaining in popularity, it’s amazing to me that many more of you haven’t been participating in our annual Reader Dining Survey & Contest, where we reward you with FREE dining! This year, we will again offer a $100 gift certificate to the restaurant of your choice in the Tampa Bay area to one lucky winner, drawn at random from among all correctly submitted entries. We’ll also give away at least 10 other dining prizes valued at no less than $20 apiece and at least two prizes worth at least $50 each! Submit your entry by U.S. Mail, fax, e-mail or you also can enter at WCNeighborhoodNews.com no later than Friday, November 18, 2011, to be eligible to win any of the prizes named above. — GN

My 5 Favorite Restaurants In New Tampa!

1. __________________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________________ 4. __________________________________________________________ 5. __________________________________________________________

My 5 Favorite Restaurants In Wesley Chapel!

1. __________________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________________ 4. __________________________________________________________ 5. __________________________________________________________ NOTES - “New Tampa” (NT) is any place in zip code 33647 (Bruce B. Downs Blvd., from Bearss Ave. to the Pasco County line & all of Cross Creek Blvd.) and “Wesley Chapel” (WC) is anyplace in zip codes 33543-45 (BBD from the Pasco County line north to S.R. 54, west to Lexington Oaks, east to New River Township, and all of S.R. 56).

Votes for Wesley Chapel restaurants as one of “My Favorites in New Tampa” or New Tampa votes for restaurants in Wesley Chapel will NOT be counted! Votes for restaurants located outside of these boundaries (e.g., Benedetto’s, Amici Pizza, etc.) & votes for restaurants that are out of business (Circles, Wasabi, etc.) also will not be counted. Please also note that there are some new categories this year! — GN

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My favorite Asian restaurant in NT or WC (Chinese, Japanese, Thai or Indian) __________________________________________ My favorite place for Latin/Mexican food in NT or WC _______________________ My favorite Pizza place in NT or WC ________________________________________ My favorite Sandwich or Sub shop in NT/WC________________________________ My favorite restaurant for Steak in NT or WC ________________________________ My favorite Bar or Tavern in NT/WC ______________________________________ My favorite place for Dessert/Ice Cream in NT/WC __________________________

Your Name_________________________________________________ Mailing Address___________________________________________ Community (Seven Oaks, Chapel Pines,, etc.) ______________________ Zip Code______________ Daytime Phone Number _______ Valid Email Address _________________________________ Please include all information requested above on your entry form to be eligible, whether you enter by mail, e-mail or on our website (WCNeighborhoodNews.com).

You must submit your entry form by U.S. mail, fax, email or on our website no later than Friday, November 18, 2011, to be eligible to win prizes!

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“Wolf’s Den” Continued from page 23 Tuesday, November 1, will include a lot of new sandwiches, including items like a savory New York-style Reuben sandwich that senior news writer Sean Bowes raved about, complete with sauerkraut and Thousand Island dressing (photo top right in this issue’s Neighborhood Magazine header on page 23), an authentic-style pressed Cuban and many more. Advertising customer service manager Nikki Bennett says that her patty melt was one of the best she’s ever had and I always loved Roger’s homemade fried chicken with mashed potatoes, gravy and fresh green beans and his homemade chili rocks, too.

At that time, the restaurant will expand its open hours to Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Roger says if the dinner hours are successful, he plans to add beer and wine and expand the menu even further. “And, when that Florida Hospital opens next year, we will likely stay open 24/7.”

A Little Background Music...

Roger says he worked more than full-time hours for his family’s more upscale restaurants as a 13-year-old boy, “before there were laws about such things,” and first owned his own place in 1980, a year after the Playboy Club

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in Lake Geneva, WI, closed and Roger hired all of the former Bunnies to wait tables, including an 18-year-old Bunny named Patty.

“I was quite a bit older than her,” Roger recalls fondly. “But I knew I couldn’t let her get away.” The two have been married 32 years, although Roger will almost-matter-of-factly tell you that Patty will likely lose her long battle with cancer within a year.

“I’m grateful that I’ve already had more time with her than I thought possible,” he says.

I have heard many stories the past few years about Roger’s soft heart and unflinching commitment to help this community. He has donated to so many local schools, churches and causes and is truly the type to never want any credit for his efforts.

“All of the schools and organizations tell me, ‘We’ll name you as corporate partner of the year’ or ‘ we’ll get you come free publicity in the local media,’ but I do what I do because it’s the right thing to do.” For example, he recently donated food for 600 people for the Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce (see page 1) and dinner for all of the Wiregrass Ranch High players and coaches before their games on Friday nights.

biggest crowds on Saturday and Sunday for breakfast/ brunch, although his delicious, low-cost breakfast fare is available every day.

I love the eggs over easy with crispy bacon and the best and crispiest hash Our editor’s favorite breakfast browns in the area. Great grits, too. But, when Roger at Wolf’s Den is eggs over easy was giving me samples of his with crispy bacon and crispier hash browns, but long-time menu items, a regular cuscustomer Jessica says she loves tomer named Jessica said, Wolf’s Den’s French toast for “All that food and you breakfast or lunch. missed the best thing on the menu— the French toast!”

56), call 907-9124 or visit WolfsFor more information about DenRestaurant.com and please tell Wolf ’s Den Restaurant (27606 S.R. Roger we sent you!.

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Roger says Wolf Den still draws its

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“Festival” Continued from page 1 Restaurant at Lexington Oaks Golf Club and Santo’s Italian Grill both retained their titles from last year, as The Oaks again was this year’s favorite among a panel of nine judges (which included Pasco County commissioner Jack Mariano) and Santo’s again won

“The People’s Choice” award.

Unfortunately, I had to leave the event early to go to press, so I don’t know which vehicles won awards at the Ronnie Setser’s Custom Car Show or which kids won Sunday’s “Pumpkin Patch Pageant” sponsored by the Rotary Club of Wesley Chapel.

We will provide those updates and maybe more pics in our next issue!

(Clockwise from top right): The crowd obviously enjoyed the cool, comfortable day. Voice For The Orphans and many other school and non-profit groups — as well as businesses like Southern Crafted Homes and Keller Williams Realty in New Tampa — pitched their messages to thousands of attendees. “Wing Battle” judge Jacky of News & Talk 99.9 FM enjoys another spicy wing. Lutz resident and craftsmen Ron Lynn was among dozens of crafters who displayed and sold their wares at the Chamber’s Fall Festival.

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