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The community newsletter that brings us together! • I, II, III & IV Volume 3, Issue 4 - November, 2012
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November 2012
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Tuscany at Tampa Palms a new opportunity in an established community
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ovember is normally associated with Thanksgiving and I would like to include a little something on the subject. I try to be thankful every day (not just the month of November) for the things I already have, the abilities I have, the small things and the big things. Even when I almost locked my keys in the car but caught the door at the last second, I am very thankful. :) Here is a something I found on the internet that may give you pause and remember to be thankful every day.
Enjoy the Prestige of Tampa Palms Without Paying High Fees! Top 3 Reasons to Live in Tuscany at Tampa Palms • Location, location, location - Minutes to I-75 and Bruce B Downs in the heart of New Tampa. Within walking distance to recreational facilities, award-winning schools, endless shopping, entertainment, and dining options.
Each of us nurture secret dreams and aspirations. The “what if ”, the “when everything else settles down”, the “when the kids get older”, the “when I have the money”. And these dreams are good. They give us hope, energy, a place to escape, the power to visualize something other than our current choices. Our secret dreams sustain us and enrich our lives. For a while. Secret dreams and aspirations have a lifespan of their own. Over time, and without warning, the lack of action, the failure to take one step in their direction, the loss of faith to make them real, secret dreams and aspirations slip into missed opportunities, or even worse, embarrassment and regret.
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A dream becomes regret is a heavy chain binding the spirit, always waiting at the edge of consciousness to wrap another length of chain around the heart. Nothing in your life is beyond redemption. Not even regrets. And certainly not dreams. Have you let them out lately? Written them down or told a friend or love? Giving voice to those dreams is a first step. Let them out, let them roam. The confidence to express your dreams is a step toward making them real. Scary? You bet. Worth it? Absolutely. Need a way to recapture a dream, before regret? Be thankful for it. Be thankful that you had the ability to imagine, to hope and to feel it in the first place. Reach back and find - it’s still in there - the joy it brought you. Dust it off, roll it around in your mind a while, let it out, and visualize what could be, if you only take the chance. Happy Thanksgiving! Remember next month is the coloring page contest!!
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A special Thank You to Publix for their support of Meadow Pointe and the Wesley Chapel community.
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866-495-6006 taylormorrison.com Offer void where prohibited or otherwise restricted by law. Prices may not include lot premiums, upgrades and options. Community Association and other fees may be required. Prices, promotions, incentives, features, options, amenities, floor plans, elevations, designs, materials and dimensions are subject to change without notice. Square footage and dimensions are estimated and may vary in actual construction. Community improvements and recreational features and amenities described are based upon current development plans which are subject to change and which are under no obligation to be completed. Actual position of house on lot will be determined by the site plan and plot plan. Floor plans and elevations are artist’s conception and are not intended to show specific detailing. Floor plans are the property of Taylor Morrison, Inc. and its affiliates and are protected by U.S. copyright laws. For further information, please see a Taylor Morrison Sales Associate and review our Terms of Use. Homes in Tuscany at Tampa Palms can accommodate wheelchair accessible and universal design features and are accessible to persons with disabilities. This is not an offering in any state where prohibited or otherwise restricted by law. © May 2012 Taylor Morrison of Florida, Inc., FL GC#CBC1257822.
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Proud Member of the Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce © 2012 Meadow Pointe News. All rights reserved. Meadow Pointe News is published monthly, distributed by the U.S. Postal Service free to all residents of the Meadow Pointe community and advertisers. Unless otherwise noted, the views expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent those of the Publisher or the Meadow Pointe Community Development Districts I, II, III and IV. Lists are for reference only and do not imply official sanction or recommendation by Meadow Pointe News. Editorial submissions are welcome. Publisher reserves the right to reject or edit for length and clarity all submissions. The Publisher is not responsible for errors or omissions.
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MEAD W POINTE I INFO Meadow Pointe Clubhouse
Upcoming Events
28245 County Line Road Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 P: (813) 973-1671 F: (813) 973-7268 clubhouse1@meadowpointecdd.com www.meadowpointecdd.com
Office Hours: (M-F) 8 am - 5 pm Operations Manager: Keith Fisk Clubhouse Hours: Everyday from 8am - 9:30pm Pool hours: 10am - Dusk
MP CDD Supervisors
Chair: Dennis Smith- 994-9832 dsmith@meadowpointecdd.com Treasurer: Lutfi Jadallah - 991-7511 ljadallah@meadowpointecdd.com Vice Chair: Pat Asklar - 973-7943 pasklar@meadowpointecdd.com Assistant Secretary: Kelly Rodriguez- 991-7955 krodriguez@meadowpointecdd.com Assistant Secretary: Dawn Khalil - 991-4575 dkhalil@meadowpointecdd.com Meetings are 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. All are welcome!
MP1 Community Council (MP1CC) The community council is a group of volunteers that work to make our community a better place to live. If you are interested in getting involved, contact us at mp1cc@yahoo.com for more details. We look forward to hearing from you.
Holiday Decorations
Which Village will have the best holiday decorations? The CDD provides the wreaths for each village entrance, the rest is up to the residents. So Come All Ye Faithful villagers and let’s make Meadow Point I a winter wonderland this holiday season! Decorating normally starts the weekend after Thanksgiving, so don’t wait, contact your village representative, or mp1cc@yahoo.com for more information or to let them know if you’re available to help.
This is your chance to deck the halls with boughs of holly, and make your village entrance festive this holiday season. (Note: We are still looking for Pinedale and Savannahs representatives. Please help us out by volunteering an hour a month. We have plenty of decorations, and can add more if needed.) The December issue will include a ballot for you to vote for the most festive MP1 village entrance display!
The holidays are just around the corner!
It is time to start thinking about decorating our community for the holiday season. The MP1 Community Council is looking for a few volunteers to help with the main entrances. Contact mp1cc@yahoo.com if you can lend a helping hand the last weekend of November.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town! Be sure to mark your calendars as Santa is planning an early visit to the Meadow Pointe 1 clubhouse Friday evening, December 14th from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. The kids will have fun with craft activities and face painting, while enjoying holiday cheer at this FREE event sponsored by both the CDD and the MP1CC. Light refreshments will be available for all to enjoy.
Water Aerobics A water aerobics group is meeting at MP1 while the MP2 pool is being repaired. If you would like to join the fun and get some exercise, the group meets Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday at 9:30am.
Holiday Fair
Current Village reps are:
Arbors . . . . . . . . Dennis Costa Broadlands . . . . Nancy Deacon Murray Grasslands . . . . . Susan Walsh-Boyle Hammocks . . . . Erick Egeland Meadowlands . . Diane Hemphill Parkland . . . . . . Carlotta Bernard Pinedale . . . . . . . VACANT Savannahs . . . . . VACANT Springs . . . . . . . . . Mike Rosche Summerbrooke . Mike Smith Woodlands . . . . Jeanne Curtin MEADOW Pointe NEWS
Meadow Pointe 1 Holiday Fair The MP1CC is holding its 5th annual Holiday Fair Saturday, November 3rd from 10am – 2pm at the MP1 clubhouse. Shop for holiday gifts from local vendors while the kids enjoy a bounce house and face painting! The MPCC will be grilling up lunch! Don’t miss this fun free family event! For more information, contact us at mp1cc@yahoo.com. November 2012
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GOT BOOKS? Gently used book share
and exchange. Located in the activities room behind the Meadow Pointe (1) office. For more information, call Pat at 973-7943 (pbasklar@ verizon.net).
Hearing Impaired Assistance Meadow Pointe 1 has teamed up with the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services of Florida, Inc. to have space at our clubhouse to meet with people who may need special phones. Contact Jane Swanson at 727-853-1010 to make an appointment! This is a FREE service.
Jazzercise Jazzercise classes are now
being offered at MP1! Times are Saturday mornings from 9-10, and Tuesday evenings from 6-7. Call the clubhouse for more details.
Masters of Fine Art of Wesley Chapel Wednesdays
from 10-2 at MP1 Clubhouse for experienced artists. Contact Bob Jasper for more information, 973-4734.
Please don’t put any trash, grass, oil, household chemicals or any other item in a storm drain. Bring your household chemicals to the county for proper management. Residents may bring solvents, pesticides, acids, chlorine, fertilizers, paint, motor oil, anti freeze, auto batteries, etc.
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Racquetball Challenge
MP1 has a Racquetball Challenge from 6 p.m. to closing Thursdays for experienced players. A great way to find a racquetball partner, or meet others at your level. Contact the Fitness Center for more information.
Swim Kids Swim Kids USA will have swim classes at Clubhouse I (June 1 - August 31). Call Alan at 991-6258 or register at www. swimkidsusa.com. Tennis lessons at MP 1
in the November 6th Election Sample ballots can be found at Pasco County’s Supervisor of Elections Website, www. pascovotes.com/sample.asp.
Coach Bill Arfsten USPTA trains all levels of players. Call 469-2267 for more information on private and group lessons.
Thanksgiving Holiday hours for MP1: Wednesday, November 21 Closing at 12 noon. Thursday, November 22 Closed. Friday, November 23 Open regular hours.
Happy Thanks giving to All!
To the Pointe Dance Classes
Ballet, jazz, and hip hop dance lessons are available at the MP1 fitness center Mondays between 4:30 and 7pm. Classes are $30/ month. Contact Chrissy at 679-0395, or email ToThePointeDanceCentre@yahoo.com for more information.
Zumba Wednesdays 7:30-8:30 pm and Thursdays 9:30-10:30 am. Contact Maguie 438-2620.
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to the hazardous waste center at 9626 Handcart Road in Dade City on Wednesdays and the second Saturday of the month. For any questions, call 727-847-8041, or visit www. pascocountyfl.net. Remember, what goes into our storm drains ends up in our ponds!
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Calendar November 2012 1rst Thursday 11:30 a.m.
Practical Leadership Class – Part 3: Are you leaving a legacy? (Lunch Included with the price of the class) Location: Hampton Inn & Suites - 2740 Cypress Ridge Blvd., Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
1rst Thursday 5:30 p.m. Ribbon Cutting – Atonement Lutheran Church
Location: 29617 State Rd 54, Wesley Chapel, Florida 33543-4257, Phone: 813-973-2211
2nd Friday 7:30 a.m.
WOW (Women of Wesley Chapel) at Branch of Christ Ministries Building Speaker: Maureen Moore, Director of Communications at Saint Leo University Breakfast Sponsor: Barbie Blank with BB&T Bank Begin your morning with a dynamic group of enthusiastic, entrepreneur women for networking and business tips. For information, contact Loran Tripp at Loran@Latitude27Marketing.com. Location: Branch of Christ Ministries 23604 State Road 54 Lutz 33559
6th Tuesday 8 a.m.
Monthly Business Breakfast at Saddlebrook Resort Speaker: Corporal Alan Wilkett Breakfast Sponsor: ServPro of East Pasco Join us for a fantastic breakfast buffet and network with Chamber members. The cost is $18.00 with PAID RSVP by 9:00 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 1st or $20.00 at the door. Please Pre-Pay online at www. WesleyChapelChamber.com and click on “Breakfast Pre-payment” in the left menu. Location: Saddlebrook Resort - 5700 Saddlebrook Way, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
8th Thursday 6 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting for Dr. Luz Hernandez Location: 17427 Bridge Hill Ct., Tampa, FL 33647 (Tampa Palms Professional Center - off of Commerce Park Dr./ Past USAA building)
14th Wednesday 8 a.m.
New Ambassador Orientation 8:30 a.m. Ambassador’s General Meeting
For more information, contact Steve Barry at Steve.Barry@GreatFlorida.com. Location: American Consulting Engineers - 2818 Cypress Ridge Blvd. #200, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 (Near SR 56 and I-75 in Wesley Chapel - behind Hampton Inn) (For Ambassadors Only)
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Third Tuesday Coffee Social at Organic Life Coffeehouse & Bakery Join us for a cup of coffee and an early morning networking opportunity. Contact Rene Van Hout at Rene@ LOLMoving.com Location: Organic Life Coffeehouse & Bakery - 1900 Oak Grove Blvd., Lutz, FL 33559 (next to Ferman Automotive)
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Membership Orientation at Chamber Office Join Hope Allen, Sales & Marketing Manager, for an informal presentation about the Chamber. Gain valuable knowledge on working with the Chamber to grow your business through monthly networking opportunities and events. All members are invited to attend. For information, contact us at Office@ WelseyChapelChamber.com. Location: WCCC - Conference Room - 6053 Wesley Grove Blvd., Ste. 105, Wesley Chapel, FL – 813-994-8534
29th Thursday 11:30 a.m. Economic Development Committee
Location: American Consulting Engineers - 2818 Cypress Ridge Blvd. #200, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544 (Near SR56 & I-75 in Wes. Chapel - behind Hampton Inn). For more information, contact Jeff Miller at Jeff@ TampaHomeExperts.com.
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MEAD W POINTE II INFO CLUBHOUSE NEWS CHARLESWORTH SIDEWALK UPDATE
Meadow Pointe II CDD Information www.meadowpointe2cdd.org
MPII CLUBHOUSE CONTACT INFORMATION 30051 County Line Road Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 Office: 991.5016 Fax: 991.6169 E -Mail: clubhouse@mpiicdd.org David Starkey
Property Manager E -Mail: davidstarkey@mpiicdd.org Office Hours
Monday - Sunday 8AM - 10PM
Fitness Center
Monday - Friday 5AM - 9:45PM Saturday - Sunday 8AM - 9:45PM
Pool Hours (Pool is not heated) Thursday - Tuesday 10AM - Dusk Wednesday 12PM - Dusk
MP II CDD SUPERVISORS Chairman: Linda Straw linda.straw@mpiicdd.org
Vice-Chairman: Mark Glassman mark.glassman@mpiicdd.org
On Wednesday, October 3rd, the CDD Board of Supervisors reviewed the engineering drawings for the new sidewalk and pedestrian gate on Beardsley Drive outside the exit gate to Charlesworth. The Board authorized moving forward with the application for the permit for construction from Pasco County. The CDD engineer, Joe Payne, and I met with the county chief engineer during the week of October 8th, to walk the request through the permitting process. Hopefully the work will commence in November. The estimated time for completion after the permit is approved is approximately 4 weeks.
Gerald D. Lynn, Government Liaison Representative
MPII Pool Renovation.
Residents are welcome to utilize facilities at MPIII and MPIV. For a one-time $10.00 fee, MPII residents can purchase a key fob and can enjoy the facilities at MPIII. To use pool at MPIV, simply show your MPII ID card.
Holiday Decorations.
Village decorations will be available for pickup beginning November 19th. Call the clubhouse for further info.
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part in the debates and concerns that affect your community. Communications is the key to success! Get involved and let’s continue to make Meadow Pointe II a premier place to live. Meadow Pointe II Resident Council meets monthly on the second Wednesday of each month at 7 pm.
Happy Thanksgiving From Meadow Pointe II
Assistant Treasurer: Jim Bovis jim.bovis@mpiicdd.org
Assistant Secretary: Glen Aleo glen.aleo@mpiicdd.org Supervisor: Brian Shahin brian.shahin@mpiicdd.org
Notice November 7th is the only CDD meeting for the month. November 21st meeting has been cancelled. Meeting starts at 6:30pm. Residents are encouraged to attend. MEADOW Pointe NEWS
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MEAD W POINTE II INFO MPII Clubs Brownie/Daisy/Girl Scout Troops
Veterans Day
Several Troops meet at MPII. Contact your local troop for meeting dates and times.
Dance Connection Couples and singles welcome, learn Foxtrot, Waltz, and East coast swing, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 7 pm - 8 pm. For more info contact John Glandon at 813.929.7652. Come Dance With Us
Adult and children dance classes beginning Monday October 11th from 5:30 - 6 pm and 6 pm6:30 pm. For more info contact Cheryl Morris at 813.973.2018.
Book Club Contact Joan Abrams at 813.907.8329 or email: ah2wcn97@aol.com. Mah
Jongg Experienced players preferred. Group meets most Fridays from 1 - 4:30 pm. Contact Dolly at 994-9035 for more info.
What is it?
Men’s Club Meets Friday nights at 6 pm for cards. For more info, call the clubhouse at 813.991.5016.
Piano Lessons
Teacher with over 20 years’ experience teaching piano and music theory to students of all ages. Lessons are held at the clubhouse. For more info, call Anya @ 813 417-3976.
PickleBall Club Monday, Wednesday,
and Friday, alternating between MPI and MPII at 6:30 pm. Anyone interested in learning the game come join us! Email mark.glassman@ mpiicdd.org.
Tampa Bay Newcomers A group for all women in MP II whether they are new to the area or established. Meet every Wednesday to play Mah Jongg from 12:30 pm - 4 pm. If Mah Jongg is not for you, they also host many other activities including luncheons, outings, bowling, book club, card games and much more. For more info contact Beverly at 907.9464 email ProspectiveMembers@gmail.com.
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eterans Day is intended to honor and thank all military personnel who served the United States in all wars, particularly living veterans. It is marked by parades and church services and in many places the American flag is hung at half mast. A period of silence lasting two minutes may be held at 11 am. Some schools are closed on Veterans Day, while others do not close, but choose to mark the occasion with special assemblies or other activities. Veterans Day is officially observed on November 11th. However, if it falls on a weekday, many
communities hold their celebrations on the weekend closest to this date. This enables more people to attend and participate in the events. Federal Government offices are closed on November 11th. If Veterans Day falls on a Saturday, they are closed on Friday November 10th. If Veterans Day falls on a Sunday, they are closed on Monday November 12th. State and local governments, schools and non-governmental businesses are not required to close and may decide to remain open or closed. Public transit systems may follow a regular or holiday schedule. What Can You Do To Observe This Important Day? Properly display the American flag. Attend events honoring those veterans and most of all just tell a Veteran “Thank You for your service and protecting our Freedoms” One thing to remember is “Freedom is not Free. It was earned by Veterans”. v - MSG (Ret) Michael P. Cline USA - MSgt (Ret) Diana L. Cline USAF
Zumba Adult classes on Mondays from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm and Wednesdays from 9:30 am-10:30 am. Zumba for Kids meet Saturdays from 10:45 am - 11:30 am. www. zumbaonwheels.com or call Maggie at 4382620 Womens Club
Meets the last friday of every month for board games. Contact Marilyn at 813.929.3812.
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strat 1&"/65 #655&3 with his Christmas Time Is Here Again CD, we involved in the writing and singing of the songs Phone: 813-383-6676 tors repeatedly express their gratitude to Mr. are overjoyed to sing along with him again and t $"//&% '36*5 t 5005)#364) on the “Mr. Tommy� CDs. “I love them dearly�, Fax: 813-386-6676 Tommy for making such a difference in the again. Hats off to you Mr. Tommy (Big Top t %&0%03"/5 t 5005)1"45& he said. lives of these children. One hospital coordinator Hat, that is!), for delighting the children of our explained how difficult and stressful hospitalClubhouse Manager-Dan Richardson community! v Mr. Tommy Presents is the result of years of ization can be for a child. She stated that these E-Mail: mpiiiclub@tampabay.rr.com playing classic folks songs and original Mr. children need more than medicine to get well, Hours: 9am-9pm Tommy songs, live at elementary schools. He and how his gift of music is definitely part of says, “The children, these days, don’t get to hear the non prescription kind (of medicine) that Office Hours these wonder historic songs unless someone helps to heal their hearts and minds. Monday - Sunday 9amful - 9pm plays the songs for them. That’s were I come in. Fitness Center: Mon Sun 9am 9pm I love it and they most definitely love it!� Some At his performances, as well as on his website, Pool Hours Mon. - Sun. 9am – Dusk. of the traditio nal favorites include This Old Man, www.mrtommypresents.com, Mr Tommy sells She’ll Be Comin’ Around The Mountain, Green Grass CD’s, T-shirts, cups, shakers , and other items GrewNovember All Around, and HOA Meeting 8th,dozens 6:30pm more. to benefit The Pediatric Cancer Foundation. You can also visit him on Facebookfrom CDD Meeting November 13th, 6:30pm at www. Meadow Pointe III Mr Tommy appears regularly at The Shops at facebook.com/mrtommypresents and you can WiregrNEWS ass, enchanting kids age 1 to 80 playing e-mail mrtommypres MEADOW Pointe Page 21 November 2012ents@me.com to sign up collect for these much needed items: those classic kid’s folk songs along with origi- Help on his e-mail list for info on upcoming shows Call Angie Pattison at (813) 209-1034 to schedule nal songs and modern kid’s songs. If you are a and to receive a weekly coloring page. a drive with your community group, business,
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Mahjong Ladies play Mahjong at MPIII Clubhouse every Wednesday 12 noon - 3 pm. Come and meet new friends.
Announcements If a resident would like to make an announcement in the MPIII Section, a birthday, anniversary, wedding or engagement please contact the Clubhouse at 813-383-6676
A Walking Club is forming Starting Thurs, Nov. 1st.
Meet at Meadow Pointe III Clubhouse every morning at 8 am. We will walk the path along Meadow Pointe Blvd. All are welcome, even strollers, but no dogs please. An organizational meeting will be held on Thurs, Nov. 8th at 9 am inside the MPIII clubhouse. Walking gives unlimited benefits so come on out and we’ll see you there! For more information contact Susan Johnston 813-7677071 or email to susan@walkthewalkhc.com.
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community. Repairs to sewer lines are expensive. Most clogs can be avoided. This, not only has potential health risks, but also costs money for infrastructure repairs. Somebody has to pay, so protect your home and be kind to our sewers. In order to avoid sewer back ups, we ask you to please keep these items out of your kitchen and bathrooms. You may place these items in bags and place the bags in the trash can. County staff has developed several brochures and hand out sheets with detailed information on how to manage these waste streams. All of these brochures and information sheets are available to the public at no cost. If you are interested in receiving some brochures for you and your neighbors or association please call us. For more information, please call Pasco County Utilities (727) 847-8041 in West Pasco, (813) 996-7341, Ext. 8718 in Central Pasco, or (352) 521-4274 Ext. 8718 in East Pasco
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MPIV activities BOOT CAMP All ages and fitness levels welcome. Get in gear in this fun outdoor camp and enjoy nature as you work on cardio, flexibility, & strength by using your own weight. Call for pricing and times. Jack Somoano 321-443-2922 or jsomoano@verizon.net.
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Meadow Pointe IV CDD Info Address: 3902 Meadow Pointe Blvd Wesley Chapel, Fl 33543 Phone: 813-973-3003 Fax: 813-973-3883
Hours of Operation: Sun-Sat.: 9am – 9pm (Clubhouse) Sun-Sat.: 9am – Dusk (Pool and outside amenities) Contact Information: Jeremy T Crawford, Clubhouse Manager
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Non-Emergency Sheriff ’s office Phone: 813-929-1204 CDD BOARD Chairman: Sandra Bell Vice Chairman: John Blakely Supervisors: Adam Bell, Joseph Andrews, & Arlene Andrews District Manager: Scott Brizendine Location: MPIV Clubhouse Time: November 13th, 12 pm.
Classes for children and adults. Thursdays $15/class, paid by the month (a 3 month course), includes notebook. Contact Patricia Rios 813-388-9416 to register.
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MPIV Clubhouse Community Food Drive The Holiday season is fast approaching. Help support those families in need through the MPIV Clubhouse Community Food Drive. All food will be donated to St. Vincent De Paul and can be dropped off any time during Clubhouse hours Mon-Sun, 9 AM to 9 PM, October 1st – December 15th. You can place your items in the Blue Container next to the TV Console. Help a family, Donate today.
HOA BOARD President: Seth Bohannon Treasurer: Ken Kauffman Director: Mark Sifford Director: Vacant Director: Vacant
For a list of items please visit or call the clubhouse. Any items are truly appreciated, but please keep in mind St. Vincent De Paul does not hand out expired food items. This is not an opportunity to clean out your food pantry, but rather truly help another family in need. Thank you in advance for your continued support.
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REsident Story Lindsay said Hamblen’s latest CD “The Birth of a Song” (www. HamblenMusic.com) highlights the stories and performances of some of his biggest hits. “I know he would have been very, very pleased to realize that the Southern Gospel members remember and still sing and enjoy his songs,” Hamblen’s daughter Lisa added. “When he started writing songs he never dreamed the impact he would have on the many lives of people who still sing and love them.” “I was extremely touched to be able to stand on the stage with my son, Bill, and my daughter, Kim, to accept the award for my Dad,” she said.
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First Baby Born at new Florida Hospital, Wesley Chapel Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel welcomed its first baby on Monday, October 8th. Isabella Gutierrez was born to Kristin Adkins and Chase Gutierrez on October 8th at 8:39 a.m. weighing 6.2 oz. Isabella was delivered by Tymesia Hudson, MD of the Medical Group of Tampa. “Everything has been wonderful,” said Kristin. “The staff has been so nice.” The family received flowers
and a gift basket from the hospital and a portrait package from Our365 Newborn Photography in honor of the special occasion. The hospital, which opened on October 1st has cared for a steady flow of patients through the emergency department, pre-scheduled surgeries and procedures and inpatients. “We are very excited to have our first baby delivered here,” said Chief Nursing Officer Mary Brady. “Isabella is beautiful and mom and baby are doing well.” People interested in finding out what obstetricians or other physician specialties practice at Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel can visit the website at ww.fhwesleychapel.org and click on Find a Physician. Expectant parents who want to take a tour of the hospital’s maternity wing, The Baby Place, can call 813-929-5683. The website also features information on services and treatments offered at the hospital. v
$45,000 Raised for Lacoochee Community Center Clinic On Saturday, October 13th over 400 Florida Medical Clinic employees, providers and community friends gathered at Pin Chasers in Zephyrhills to have some fun and raise money for the Boys and Girls Club and the new Lacoochee Community Center Health Clinic. Rasmussen College served as the Presenting Community Sponsor. Pledges, gifts and sponsorships totaling $45,000 will be used to equip and furnish the new health clinic in the soon-to-be-
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charges, including Saturday evening bonfires, a drumming circle and star-gazing. A Nature and Wildlife Art Show sponsored by the West Pasco Art Guild will include more than 50 artists displaying a variety of mediums including wearable art, eco-art, photography and sculptures. Also exhibiting will be the Calusa Wood Carvers, the Chasco Camera Club, Suncoast Model Ship Builders and ColorFair’s outdoor hand-painted furniture. The
show opens at the Friday reception and continues through Sunday at Homewood Suites, 1115 US Hwy 19 N in Port Richey. A two-day Geocache Challenge, a giant treasure hunt that takes participants all over West Pasco County, will feature 48 geo-cache locations and prizes for top winners. A Geocaching Challenge Passport can be picked up at the Friday reception or anytime throughout the weekend at the Homewood Suites, any of the major venue park locations and at select AT&T stores. Other weekend events include a children’s fishing rodeo at Anclote Gulf Park, nature photography contest at Werner Boyce State Park, birding ecotours to Anclote Key, sunset kayaking, horseback riding and a bike ride at Starkey Park, and demonstrations of
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paddleboarding and wind-kites. Wildlife photographer Reinier Munguia, founder of Wildstock Photography, will conduct several nature photography workshops on Saturday including a photo field trip. Wildlife programs will be held Saturday and Sunday at the Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park Education Center in Port Richey. Saturday programs feature live eagles and ospreys from the Audubon Birds of Prey Center in Maitland; Sunday programs include birds of prey from the Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, Big Cat Rescue and a program on Florida panthers and black bears by Defenders of Wildlife. An evening bonfire and star-gazing with the St. Pete Astronomy Club will be held Saturday. v For more information go to www.PascoEcoFest.com
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will likely be the last item on the November ballot. This is not a new tax, but rather an extension of the current sales tax. If approved, the Penny for Pasco sales tax will generate $226 million that will be used to provide much needed repair and renovations to aging schools. It will also be used improve energy efficiency in schools and to retrofit and equip older schools built before 1975 with the technology students need to succeed in the 21st century. By law, none of these funds can be used for administration or operating costs.
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Double Branch Elementary The PTA would like to thank Impact Karate Center in Zephyrhills for sponsoring the staff appreciation snack cart on October 22nd. Thank you for loving our staff and teachers! Join the PTA on November 9th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm for movie night featuring “The Lorax”! Admission is free and PTA members with a valid PTA card will receive free popcorn. Snacks and drinks will also be for sale. On October 12th, the Guidance Department and administration honored the following students for receiving Rancher of the Quarter. One student is chosen from each class who exemplifies good behavior, making good choices and creating a sense of community at Double Branch Elementary School. Congratulations to the following students: Pre-Kindergarten: Trent Hout Kindergarten: Dean Astl, Benjamin Stoddard, Adison Gnecco, Kate Moran, Yvette Ramos, Nathan Helm and Jackson Strobl. First Grade: Jexenisse Turo, Matthew Schwager, Lauren Hanley, Abigail Leonard, Kalyn Wolfe, Reese MacDiarmid and Austen Smith. Second Grade: Alexis Simpson, Anabella Saleh, Evelyn Lopez, Sarvesh Gade, Allison Preston, Scout Dunne and Mariah Kural.
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Wiregrass Ranch H.S. Student Recognition Wiregrass Ranch is happy to announce that Emily Payne is a semifinalist for the National Merit Scholarship Program. The scholarship is conducted by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) and is an annual academic competition that can award qualifying students money for college. Students who take the PSAT in their junior year are entered into the competition. Students who score exceptionally well on the PSAT have a chance to earn one of the National Merit Scholarships. The NMSC is a non profit organization that is privately financed by corporate organizations and colleges. Emily is now entered into the next round of the National Merit Scholarship process and we’re hoping that she can become a finalist and earn one of the scholarships.
School Advisory Council Congratulations to the newly elected members of the Wiregrass Ranch High School 2012/13 School Advisory Council. This group serves as a steering committee to enhance and improve our school and is composed of students, parents, faculty and staff, and the business community. All parents are invited to attend and participate in SAC meetings, which are held in the WRHS Administrative Conference Room. Check our website calendar for dates and times. Shanice Chancey and Danielle Long are the student representatives while Cari Bennett, Carol Brower, Sue Bucenell, Yvonne CandelariaEichert, Dyan Chitty, Alisa Cimino, Stephanie Golder, Denise Goodridge, Ivanova Hernandez, Terrie Hippely, Robin Lum, Noel Martinez, Jan Roberts, Karen Skyers, Althea Stewart, Ken Stewart, Carlos Vera, and Chuck Williamson will represent parents. Wendy Spriggs represents the District School Board and Dave Braughton and Michelle Mudge are our Business/ Community representatives. Faculty and staff representatives are Ray Bonti, Nora Light, Yonique Waller and Diana Niles.
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Celebrate Life Club WRHS would like to inform you of a new club that has been started this year. The “Celebrate Life Club” is being sponsored by Kim Russell, and its mission is to help students who have lost a parent or a sibling to be able to meet with other
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Hartline (HART info Line) . . . . . . . . . . . . . (813) 254-4278 Pasco County Utilities - Water Normal Business Hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (727) 847-8131 After Hrs. Emergency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (727) 847-8144 Office of Emer. Management. . . . . . . . . . . (727) 847-8137 www.pascoemergencymanagement.com
Pasco County Gen. Info (Roads, Etc.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (813) 996-7341 Pasco County Utilities (24-hr emergency) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 226-8144 Peoples Gas (TECO) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (813) 275-3700 Post Office . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (813) 991-7846 Supervisor of Elections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 851-8754 Tax Collector (Mike Olson) . . . . . . . . . . . . (813) 235-6020 TECO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (813) 223-0800 Waste Aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (727) 842-9309 Waste Services of Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . (813) 788-5556 Wesley Chapel Chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . (813) 994-8534
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Wildlife Refuge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (813) 932-9545 Withlacoochee Electric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (352) 567-5133 Verizon FiOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800-837-4966
Government Representatives Florida’s 5th Congressional District Rep. Richard B. Nugent (R) District Phone: (352) 799-8354 nugent.house.gov/
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US Senator, FL (JR.) Marco Rubio (R) District Phone: 202-224-3041 rubio.senate.gov
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US Senator, FL (SR.) Bill Nelson (D) District Phone: 813-225-7040 billnelson.senate.gov Page 44
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Adopt Me! Pets of the Month b y
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October is “name your price month” You can determine what you’ll pay.
Charlie 6 month old male DSH. He has a very sweet temperament with a quiet demeanor. #C2325.
Stray female pit mix, young adult, very friendly & calm. #D8345
Stray male pit, 2-3 years, very playful and energetic. #D8348
Pearl Her markings are outstanding, as
Mel standard black/brown/grey tiger tabby.
Oakley, 5-year-old shepherd-chow mix, friendly, mellow, knows basic commands. #D8061
He will make a great family cat. Very kid friendly. #C2821
Roxy, 1 ½ yar-old female lab-pointer mix, very sociable, adores people. #D8052
is her sweetness. She lost her home in a divorce. #C3236
Molly 3 year old female DSH Her markings are great with white front mittens, back leg warmers & half a white face. #C2740
Please call or come by to see these or other wonderful pets.
Pasco County Animal Services 19640 Dogpatch Lane, Land O’Lakes.
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MEAD W POINTE NEWS photo album
Thankful for Great Friends
Yusuf from Meadow Pointe 3. Happy at Disney.
Costumes from the
WC Chamber Fall Festivel
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The Delgado family taken during a very well deserved vacation after the father received his doctorial degree. They have lived here in MP (Wrencrest) for 11 years love it! From left to right: David Delgado, Carmen Delgado, Ed Delgado, and Frank Delgado.
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