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OCTOBER 2014

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Contents Tommy’s Pumpkin Patch & Fun Zone 6 & 7 A Haunting in the Ancient City 10-11 P.S. Please remember to tell our

Journey through Autism advertisers you found them in 13 St. Johns Magazine!!!!

What’s New in Palencia 21 Local Dining 29 -31 Real Estate Quarterly 14-21 Flavors of Florida’s Historic Coast this October! 23 Family Fun Guide 24 OCTOBER Calendar 26 & 27 Message from the Vet 30

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OCTOBER 2014

St.Johns Magazine is an upbeat magazine focused on the good things in life, and one of them is living in St. Johns Florida!

Our main purpose is to help connect the growing communities of Northern St. Johns, Florida.

St. Johns Magazine keeps readers intrigued and inspired with articles for and about local people places and events.

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Tommy’s

Pumpkin Patch & Fun Zone!

Fun Zone & Pumpkin Memories

by Rachel Lord

Mom, Mom! Look! The Pumpkin Patch!!!”

If this sounds familiar then you already know what time

kin Patch’s homemade pumpkin pie? I myself was not a big

of year it is. The time of year where families come together

pumpkin pie eater, but let me be the first to tell you that their

and fun is made, at Tommy’s Pumpkin Patch and Fun Zone.

pie has changed me to the biggest pumpkin pie eater ever!

Being the fourth year of Tommy’s Pumpkin Patch, we have

Some people come to Tommy’s Pumpkin Patch every year

gone bigger and better than ever. We are back, and 2014 is

just for the pumpkin pie. So, when you come, make sure you

going to be the best thus far!

grab a slice or a pie.

Not only is Tommy’s Pumpkin Patch and Fun Zone a great

As a family run business, owners Tommy & Carmen

place to bring the family, but it has also become a family tra-

Outley and Greg & Rachel Lord, along with their staff, strive in

dition to many. With a hay ride, a petting zoo (equipped with

making sure that your family has a blast! That is why they are

all of our favorite furry friends such as goats, sheep, chickens,

there, working and giving families that “personal touch”.

and so many more), a cow train, a city corn maze, 2 bounce

houses, 2 mega slides, special new attractions, and so much

had the pumpkin patches and the fall festivities when they

more, Tommy’s Pumpkin Patch is a place you will want to visit

were younger. So, where can you go in our Sunshine state

year after year.

that has that? That is why the owners of Tommy’s Pumpkin

Oh and let’s not forget about all of the pumpkins to choose from! From the perfect jack-olantern to carve, to

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Many local families grew up somewhere where they

Patch and Fun Zone try their best to bring the fall atmosphere to the St. John’s area.

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In conclusion, even though it is still warm here in Octo-

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ber, Tommy’s Pumpkin Patch and Fun Zone helps us pretend

sure to find your family’s perfect pumpkin. And while we are

the weather is cool, the wind is blowing, and the leaves are

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The Haunting of the Ancient City One Skeptics Adventure on Ripley’s Believe It of Not GHOST TOUR

By Darren Rosenbaum Let’s start by clearing the air. I’m a cynic by nature. So when

its lights tended to spike when he drew attention to certain places

my wife, the believer, told me we’d soon be experiencing ghosts

and names. The group listened intently to the story of a young male

and other anomalies with Ripley’s Ghost Train Adventure in St. Au-

ghost, name unknown, that hovers around the statue of St. Fran-

gustine, the pet skeptic I’ve nurtured my whole life, the one who’s

cis in the small park and then of a young woman from across the

always hovering over my right shoulder whispered excitedly, ‘Let’s

street who, in classic Romeo & Juliet style, hung herself hundreds of

go!’. I reminded my pet skeptic, ‘Ghosts aren’t real.’ I implored that

years ago after the death of her beloved. As true non-believers, my

the 90 minute tour amounted to 90 minutes of my life that I could

pet skeptic and I watched with alarm as one, and then another and

never get back. Reasoning hardly mattered. This was just another

then another of our group began pointing to their spiking EMF de-

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tectors or showing Ralph digital photos with unexplainable shapes

disprove. So off we went.

and lights that didn’t belong. My pet skeptic whispered, ‘Ralph’s manipulating the situation!’, but as hard as I tried, the unexplainable

Ghost Train Adventure departs from the Ripley’s ‘Believe It

couldn’t be explained. And then it happened.

Or Not’ Museum, just a ¼ mile north of the Castillo de San Marcos off A1A. We arrived at around 7:15, got our tickets and were provided with two handheld EMF ‘ghost detectors’ along with green laser grid pens. With that, my pet skeptic awoke. A quick pre-tour info session followed where learned how these tools could help us identify ghosts and other anomalies.

After boarding the Ghost Train, we headed south, past the

Castillo to our first stop across from the St. Francis Barracks, which is when the real fun started. As if on cue, the heavens opened up as we passed the Bridge of Lions. Ralph, our guide for the evening, effortlessly turned this downpour into a good omen, informing us that electrical activity gave us a better opportunity to come in contact with ghosts. Also, the good folks at Ripley’s had thought ahead, providing everyone with a rain poncho.

We headed down the street to St. Francis Park, where

Ralph kicked it into high gear, telling us one intricate ghost story after another. He told us to have our EMF detector at the ready as

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Standing at the gate to the Tolomato Cemetery, Ralph

didn’t focus on the few dozen visible gravestones. Instead he related how this plot of land had been used for centuries, dating from Timucuan Indian days, which meant thousands had been buried here, layer upon layer, with some never having passed to the other side. Much to the dismay of my pet skeptic, I began taking pictures along with the rest of the group. I wondered; was I hoping for one showing a human form? After taking six night shots from different angles, I took a closer look. To my surprise, one picture, my fourth, clearly showed a strange, opaque vertical light hovering above the columned, white crypt at the back of the small cemetery. I turned to my wife and showed her, along with another woman snapping pictures next to me. No one had an explanation. Even my pet skeptic looked on, mouth agape.

Could it be a ghost? My wife said I should show it to Ralph, who had started to lead the group down Cordova St. to the next stop. With proof in hand I fast-walked past the group. As I approached Ralph, I brought my phone back to life to access my picture gallery. Only the fourth picture, along with the two after that, had been erased! Three of the six pictures vanished. How could that be? To delete a single photo requires multiple taps on the screen, each at a different location. Deleting three photos?

Nearly impossible! I told my wife what had happened and she just smiled. And, against all odds, my pet skeptic even shrugged, unable to explain the unexplainable.

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Journey through

AUTISM Part 3 - Life After Treatment

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This is a story of one boy and his struggle not to let Autism clam him and of a mother that would do anything to find the key that would set his mind free and open doors they never thought possible. This is Christian’s story - A journey through Autism.

This is the last chapter of a 3 part series about a very special boy…a boy whose determination was immeasurable. They call him special because he was diagnosed in 2003 with Autism Spectrum disorder. I call him special because I knew we wouldn’t let Autism claim his life. This is Christian’s story- A journey through Autism-LIFE AFTER TREATMENT.

Four years had passed since his episode in our dining room, where his brain was set free and it was without a doubt the best 8 minutes of my life. Christian was my first born and even though I was now a young single mother, Christian was my whole world. If you saw me, you saw him on my hip with the biggest smile of his face, and twinkle in his eye. The first 18 months of his life he hugged, kissed, and cuddled me every second we were together. Never knowing that in 12 short months I would receive the worst news of my life. After 5 hours of observing Christian and 800 questions later (literally), a highly respected Doctor that specializes in Neurodevelopmental disabilities in Gainesville, FL would tell us our fate. AUTISM! He told me that Christian’s autism was very severe and that he would probably never speak, and that he could remain un-potty trained even past the age of 9. As I sat in that chair, I was overwhelmed by all the devastating realties that were being layed out in front of me, but what I was about to hear was enough to light a fire that would burn for a very long time, possibly forever. I was told that due to Christian’s severity along with the size he was expected to be, that he would become too violent for me to handle and that it was almost certain that he would have to leave my home, and live somewhere else by the age of 15.

As the years went on, Christian grew in size and his aggression grew as well. When he reached the age of 12, he was 5 foot 8 inches and 190 lbs which made him an inch taller and 60 lbs heavier than me. He was very angry and negative most of the time, especially when he was being forced to participate in activities to which he was not attached. He had moments that he seemed like he might be doing better but then a meltdown occurred. When these meltdowns occurred, it affected each one of us. Days like that stole a shimmer of hope from us all. Christian would become physically violent, and I would have to restrain him and hold him down until it stopped. Jacob would usually be standing in the doorway looking so helpless and scared with tears running down his face. It was starting to happen more and more as he went into puberty. I was beginning to be very unsure of our future. During this time, I was getting back into the work force when I received a

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call from a Dr. Randall Haas to come in for an interview. We hit it off and I was his new office manager. Only after a short time of assisting Dr. Haas with Nutrition Response Testing patients using applied kinesiology and nutrition, I was amazed at the results we were getting. In my 15 years of working in the medical field, I have never seen anything like it. These patients turned their back on Allopathic (drug oriented medicine) and were seeing real results using a holistic, natural approach to total health. It was during an exam of a patient we were chelating for toxic heavy metals that a light bulb went off in my head. When I asked Dr. Haas if he thought this approach could help people on the Autism spectrum, I saw that same light bulb in his head light up. From that day on we spent all our free time researching medical abstracts. Autism Research Institute published a study using 27,000 parent ratings of Behavioral effects of biomedical interventions since 1967. The study included drug oriented medicine, along with Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy, Detoxification-Chelation therapy, Methyl B12(sub cut) supplementation, and of course the Gluten-/Casein Free Diet. Our method of Detoxification-Chelation therapy, Methyl B12(sub cut) using Nutritional Response Testing was rated on a 6 point scale as the most effective treatment in regards to better behavior and overall health for children on the autism spectrum.

As you can imagine we were ecstatic and very anxious to do Christian’s examination.

The first thing we did was a hair analysis for all heavy metals and/or chemicals. We wanted to be able to show the cross reference with lab results versus our testing methods. We then examined him and we did indeed find it. The top five most toxic metals that exasperate Autism: Mercury, Antimony, Aluminum, Titanium, and Lead. He had them all as well as Tin, Copper, Chromium, and Cadmium.

Our examination also showed that his Liver, Pituitary, Thyroid, and most importantly, his “Leaky Gut” or Colons all needed major work. We put together a specialized treatment plan based on our findings and got started right away.

He began treatment in November of 2013. It was very slow in the beginning, as I knew it would be but after 5 months of bringing him in once a week, BIG changes started to happen. And on March 7, 2014 while Christian was lying on the exam table, Dr. Haas asked him what he asks every patient. “What’s different…good or bad?” I was not at all prepared for what happened next.

Christian replied “I feel less Autistic.” I couldn’t believe my ears. All Dr. Haas and I could do is look at one another, and then back at him. We were speechless!! I will never forget that moment for as long as I live.

A few short weeks later, Christian’s team at school called me in for our annual IEP meeting where the first topic on the agenda seemed to be the drastic changes they have recently seen in him. I was being told nothing but positive things. He was much more willing to participate and I even believe one teacher said he has been an absolute pleasure in her class. As I sat there listening to this I realized that the changes I was seeing at home was REAL! As my smile grew bigger, they asked me what I was doing different. I simply said, “Biomedical Intervention”. Because we were correcting his body’s root problems, he became more successful in everything he did. Going through the treatment has not only helped him socially, academically, but Christian now eats healthy. He lost a total of 32 lbs. He eats a salad every day. He no longer drinks milk, nor eats anything from a box, bag, or can. His mind seems so sharp and his sense of humor and sociability is remarkable. He will always be ‘Christian’ and probably will always be autistic, and that is just fine with me. But what he has now that he never had before is a real chance at what I know will be an amazing life.

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When is the Best Time to List My Home?

St. Johns Magazine Real Estate Quarterly

by George L. Ballou, II Watson Realty

When it comes to selling our home most of us make our decisions based upon a plan that starts with where we are

being the least active listing month of the year. An interesting

going and when do we want to get there. Whether we are be-

that homes sold in September thru December sell closer to list

ing required to move for a new job, moving closer to family or

price than the more active listing months of March-April-May.

hoping to live some place with nicer weather our planning and

Fewer listings during the September–December months means

objectives are usually very similar. We want to sell for the best

less competition for the average Seller. Conversely if you are go-

price in the least amount of time. It would be wonderful if going

ing to list your house during the most active listing times of the

with the statistical “best times” to sell worked for everyone but

market you are also going to have the highest number of other

usually our personal agenda drives our decision….as it should.

Sellers in the market competing for the same Buyers. A common

reaction to competition is to lower your price to be more appeal-

Home owners thinking of selling their home eventually

relationship however of list price to eventual sale price indicates

ask themselves and their agent when is

ing to Buyers. This is where the list price

the best time for me to list my home. That

to sale price relationship begins to unfold.

is a simple question but there are many

The Spring market often becomes a Buy-

possible answers depending upon your

er’s market because of high inventory lev-

specific goals and circumstances. Tradi-

els and the Fall is usually a more balanced

tionally most of us have been trained to

or even a Seller’s market because of lower

believe that March is the universal time

inventory levels.

to get your house listed. Historically our

thinking is that we will list in Spring and

ables are Location, Price and Condition.

hope to have it closed right after the kids

Although timing is important it is not one

are out of school in June. We will then buy

of those variables. The primary thing that

a place in the summer and be all moved

can be said concerning timing is that you

in before school starts at the end of Au-

know what kind of a market you are in

In real estate sales the big three vari-

gust. These market “truisms” end up effecting all of us. You may

now but you don’t know what kind of a market you will be in if

say you don’t have children at home any longer so what do you

you wait. Generally speaking, excluding areas where weather is

care? However we are all part of the overall market and a large

a significant factor in when things get sold, it has been my expe-

segment of the home buying population is operating on these

rience that a properly priced and marketed home will sell at an

very time frames so their timing needs do end up impacting

acceptable price and in a satisfactory time frame no matter what

you.

time of the year you list your property.

Statistics would indicate that March-April-May are in-

deed the peak listing months of the year and a gradual decline

Try contacting your local Realtor to assist you in devising a market-

in new listings occurs each month thereafter with December

ing plan that is unique to your property, circumstances and timing.

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Real Estate Market News

by Sherry P. Davidson

It’s not the will to win that matters—everyone has that.

It’s the will to prepare to win that matters.

Paul “Bear” Bryant With football season underway, it is nice to start with a

have a large impact on our local market in 2014.

quote from a true legend. I will not discuss football or baseball

since the teams I love all seem to lack the additional preparation

but is up 2% year to date. There will always be monthly fluctua-

to win.

tions in the price. The average sales price is up 1% from last Au-

The Northeast Florida Association of Realtors market

The median sales price was down 7% from last August,

gust and up 3% year to date.

stats for August continue to show the positive trends that we

have been seeing since March of this year. The most impressive

from last August. We have 4.9 months supply of inventory. A bal-

to me is pending sales. There were 21% more contracts written

anced market is 5 to 6 months of supply.

in August 2014 (2,305) than in August 2013 (1,901). There have

been 17,061 contracts written year to date for an 11% increase

slightly, prices are generally stable and inventory is down. All

over 15,429 last year.

are positive signs for our local market.

There were 1,996 closings in August which was down

The inventory of homes for sale of 9,758 is down 8%

To recap, pending sales are up, closings were down

If you have any questions about the statistics, feel free

2% from 2,045 last August. This small drop does not concern me

to give me a call. The headlines you read can be pretty confus-

when you see that distressed closings were down 12% and tra-

ing. If you have concerns about our local football teams or the

ditional closings were up 3%. The year to date closings are up

Atlanta Braves, you better call someone else because I have no

6% over the same period last year.

answers. Please let me know if we can help with any of your real

estate needs.

Realty Trac reported that Florida properties starting the

foreclosure process in August are up 24% from a year ago. This

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by Chris Shee at MasterCraft Builder Group

As residents, we all know the wonderful lifestyle St. low for great convenience and will most likely add to the overall Johns County allows from the ocean, Intracoastal, and St. Johns real estate values for the area.

River, to the oldest city in the nation, to the best schools in the

So, picture this. You’re driving home on 95 South and state. It’s why we love living here. Well, as with all great things, exit onto the new 9B / 2209 extension. You’ll then cross over it’s hard to keep them a secret for long. the old Race Track Road and exit on to the new Race Track Road

Thanks to the well-planned growth our community where you can grab a few odd and ends or a bite to eat. Then has experienced over the past two decades as well as the great jump back on Race Track or take 2209 down to 210. Pretty excitdemand from others wanting to live here, our community now ing. has the “mass” to attract better roadways and services.

There’s so much more to discuss, too! We’re about

Surely everyone has seen the to see new highly-amenitized and mastermassive clearing along 95 just north planned communities like Shearwater and Sil“While St. Johns County has of the Race Track Road overpass. verleaf break ground—both of which will add certainly seen what seems You’re looking at the new extension great connections to other parts of the county. to be an enormous amount of 9B that picks up at Phillips Highway They’ll also connect to the outer beltway that’s of growth, especially over and will connect into St. Johns Parkslated to be constructed in between 210 and the past two decades I don’t way (2209). Race Track Road will later International Golf Parkway. think it comes close to the be redirected through the Gate prop While St. Johns County has certainly seen growth we will see over the erty so that it can align with Nocatee what seems to be an enormous amount of next two.” -Chris Shee Parkway and also have access to the growth, especially over the past two decades 9B extension I just mentioned.

I don’t think it comes close to the growth we

The Gate property just mentioned is the land that sits will see over the next two. Thankfully, we live in a well-managed at the southwest intersection of Race Track Road and I-95. This is municipality that focuses on supporting smarter growth and the property that created a lot of press when Bass Pro said they providing better services for its resiare evaluating it is as a potential new site. It’s also the land that dents. We also have very active civic will, in the very near future, be the commercial and retail hub organizations that help guide this for us residents. The area is envisioned to have several larger growth. I have no doubt in my mind stores like Target, Home Depot or Lowe’s, and hopefully Bass that the majority of the growth we Pro Shops, a movie theatre, several larger chain restaurants, etc. see will be well thought out, planned, It will be where most of us do the majority of our shopping, dinand executed and I’m truly excited ing. Having these brand new services in our “back yard” will alabout what lies ahead.

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Pirate Ship Playground Arrives at Palencia Park

by Carla Luigs Ahoy, maties! A one-of-a-kind pirate ship playground has re-opened at Palencia in St. Johns County. The community’s youngest residents have been busy exploring, climbing, sliding and walking the plank on the custom-designed play space in Palencia Park, a favorite common area centrally located in the community.

“The much-anticipated Two Ship Armada and Skull Is-

land pirate ship playground has been completed and installed and has already been a huge hit with children and families in Palencia,” said Naomi Lumley, Sales Manager of Palencia. “Our original iconic wooden pirate ship playground was well loved and well used. However, we are thrilled to now have an improved custom structure, designed with the same theme in mind. It is even better than we imagined and will bring many hours of enjoyment for Palencia residents and their guests. Kudos to the County Staff and Commission!”

The pirate ship structure, with its multiple slides, tun-

The new pirate ship play structure at Palencia has many slides, tunnels and exploratory areas, making it extra fun for children and families.

nels, walkways, climbing spaces and tot lot, was installed by the St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department at Palencia Park, along with additional playground equipment and new mulch ground covering. In addition to the new, fenced-in pirate ship play area, Palencia Park offers a covered picnic area, three baseball fields and a multi-purpose sports field nearby.

Palencia Park is just one of many popular amenities in

the family-friendly master-planned neighborhood. Palencia residents have a wealth of daily activities from which to choose, and amenities include the community’s championship golf course, lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, four pools, sports fields and eight miles of multi-use paths and walks which connect to natural areas and marshes of the scenic Tolomato River.

The Palencia Golf Clubhouse and 40-acre Village Cen-

ter offers dining, shopping and spa services. The community is centrally located in the county and a short drive from the beaches, shopping, historic St. Augustine and downtown Jacksonville.

To learn more about the community of Palencia, visit

www.vivapalencia.com or call (904) 810-0500.

In addition to the Skull Island pirate ship play structure, Palencia Park has a covered picnic area, three baseball fields and a multi-purpose sports field.

About Palencia and Hines Located 10 miles north of St. Augustine in central St. Johns County, Palencia is a 1,450-acre master-planned community featuring attractive homes, family-friendly amenities and a town center set along the natural landscape of Florida’s Intracoastal Waterway. The community offers a variety of home styles, retail and office offerings and more than 33 acres of parks and open areas. A 40-acre Village Center contains an eclectic mix of shops and offices, as well as the Palencia Golf Clubhouse, swim facilities, tennis and fitness centers. An Arthur Hills-designed championship golf course is woven through Palencia’s coastal oaks with spectacular views of the Tolomato River.

Palencia has been developed by Hines, a privately owned real estate firm involved in real estate investment, development and property management worldwide. More information about Palencia is available at www.vivapalencia.com or by calling (904) 810-0500.

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The weather begins to cool and the crops are coming in so get out and celebrate food, glorious food!

By Barbara Golden

The dining choices in St. Johns County are many and of a variety you won’t find in many other areas. If there’s a local restaurant you’ve wanted to try, or an old favorite you just haven’t found the time to get back to, October is the perfect month for dining out on Florida’s Historic Coast.

In October, dozens of area restaurants will feature signature dishes using fresh local favorites and heritage-inspired recipes during the month-long prix-fixe dining program known as Flavors of Florida’s Historic Coast.

Now in its fifth year, the Flavors dining program was created by the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Visitors and Convention Bureau and its restaurant partners to increase awareness of the diverse and unique dining options available not only to visitors, but to locals, too. This year there are nearly 30 restaurants from Ponte Vedra to Crescent Beach, and all-pointsin-between, participating in the program.

Each of the Flavors participating restaurants offers a three-course prix-fixe meal that features their chef’s spin on the area’s culinary heritage - Spanish, Minorcan, Greek, British, and Southern just to name a few. The menus are reasonably priced and designed to introduce diners to each chef’s specialty, which in many cases is an interpretation of a classic dish. The featured menus range from $9 to$15 lunches and $20 to $50 for dinners. Most three-course dinners are in the $25 - $30 range.

The best part of Flavors isn’t just what you’ll find on your plate, however. It’s the Flavors Top Chef Cook-Off, a benefit for Home Again St. Johns, which takes place on Thursday, October 23 at the Renaissance World Golf Resort. At the cookoff, chefs demonstrate their skills on stage while guests sample dishes from the Flavors 2014 participating restaurants on hand for this tasty event.

Tickets to the Flavors Top Chef Cook-Off are $40 per person and include 10 food tasting tickets, 2 beverage tasting tickets, and access to the chef demonstrations. There will be additional tasting tickets available for $2 each at the event.

You’ll even have a chance to walk away with a great dining gift certificate or other unique item at the silent auction. Tickets are available at the San Sebastian Winery, the St. Augustine Distillery, all five Harbor Community Bank St. Augustine locations and at HistoricCoastFlavors.com. All proceeds from ticket sales

benefit Home Again St. Johns.

The Flavors Top Chef Cook-Off is sponsored by the St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau, San Sebastian Winery, St. Augustine Distillery, AOP2 Events, Paul Daum Hospitality, Harbor Community Banks, St. Augustine City Walks, May Real Estate Group, St. Johns Magazine and Southeast Paper Group.

Many other great food related events take place on Florida’s Historic Coast in October. For a complete list check the VCB website, FloridasHistoricCoast.com For more about dining on Florida’s Historic Coast in October, visit HistoricCoastFlavors.com.

To see the prix-fixe menus offered by Flavors participating restaurants visit

www.HistoricCoastFlavors.com .

Get out and enjoy the Flavors of Florida’s Historic Coast in October!

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Participating Restaurants Include: •

95 Cordova (Casa Monica Hotel)

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Old City House Restaurant

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Aunt Kate’s

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Raintree

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Amici Italian Restuarant

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Aviles Restaurant (Hilton Historic Bayfront)

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Rhett’s Piano Bar and Brassiere

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Beaches at Vilano

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Ripe Bistro & Social Lounge

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Bistro De Leon

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Ruth’s Chris Steak House

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Bull and Crown Publick House

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Scarlett O’Hara’s

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Café Atlantico

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South Beach Grill

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Cap’s on the Water

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Taberna del Caballo

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Hot Shot Bakery and Café

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The Reef

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Jaybird’s Restaurant

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The Spanish Bakery

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J.P. Henley’s

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Kingfish Grill

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Villagio Italian Grille (Renaissance)

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Michael’s Tasting Room

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Vernon’s (Sawgrass Marriot)

Chef Poinard in the kitchen

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Fall Family Fun Guide Amazing Grace Crop Maze

Tommy’s Pumpkin Patch and Fun Zone

2460 County Road 210 West, St Johns, FL 32259 September 26th through November 2nd. Tommy’s Pumpkin Patch has everything you need to make Fall special for kids.

With hayrides, corn maze, a petting zoo, a leaf room, and toddler zone with bounce houses and superslides, not to mention all shapes and sizes of pumpkins for carving and decorating! https://www.facebook.com/TommysPumpkinPatch

2014 Jaxtoberfest

October 10th-11th Jacksonville’s largest family fall celebration, Jaxtoberfest is a two day festival held in the heart of downtown Jacksonville. http://jaxtoberfest.com/

Connor’s A-Maize-Ing Acres

Open Oct. 4, 2014 to Nov. 15, 2014 19856 County Road 121, Hilliard, Fl 32046 904-879-5453 Conner’s A-Maize-Ing Acres is a 5th & 6th generation working family farm.” In the fall we plant a corn maze and for about 7 weeks, open our farm for field trips, groups, and the general public to enjoy a day on the farm. We have over 100 acres of farm land for children and parents alike to enjoy.” http://www.conners-a-maize-ing-acres.com/content/17658

Mandarin United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch

11270 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, Florida 32223 Saturday, September 27 and is open Monday-Saturday from 9 am to 9 pm; Sun from 11 to 9.

Mandarin Road Farm Festival

14159 Mandarin Rd., Jacksonville Fl. 32223 (904) 424-1500 The festival includes inflatable bounce houses, slide, interactive games, pony rides, haunted hay rides, old time games, concessions, and much more! The Mandarin Road Farm Festival runs Friday October 25th (5-10pm), Saturday October 26th (3-10pm), Sunday October 27th (3-9pm).

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2899 Wisteria Farms Road, Green Cove Springs, FL 32043 Open to the public Fridays and Saturdays from October 3 until November 8. Attractions include: crop maze, hay rides, duck races, cow trains and more! Open Fridays and Saturdays to the public. Closed on Sundays; Hours of Operation Fridays: 4pm – 9pm (last tickets sold at 8pm) Saturdays: 10am – 9pm (last tickets sold at 8pm) Sundays: Closed PRICES: $11 for ages 4 and up, with discounts available – www.agcropmaze.com/

Sykes and Cooper Farms

5995 Brough Rd, Elkton, FL 32033 October 4th thru October 26th; Friday: 5pm to 10pm* Saturday: 10am to 10pm*; Sunday: 11am to 5pm *Last ticket sold at 9pm; 2014 ADMISSION Cash Only – ATM on Site; Children 2 and under: FREE; General Admission (ages 3 to 64): $9; Senior Citizen (65+): $7; Military (w/ID): $7 Sykes and Cooper Farms has a 9 acre corn maze full of “cornfusing” twists and turns, “live” entertainment including, Jack, the loudest hee- hawing donkey and more family-friendly fun.

“Agritainment”! What is agritainment you ask? Combine a 9-acre corn maze full of “cornfusing” twists and turns, “live” entertainment including, Jack, the loudest hee- hawing donkey around and some more good ole family fun… And what do you have? “Agritainment”! http://www.sycofarms.com/

Jacksonville Zoo Spooktacular

October 17-19, 24-26 & 29-Nov 1 www.jacksonvillezoo.org.

Kids can enjoy trick-or-treating, music, dancing, food, and see some of your favorite zoo animals. The Zoo comes alive for 10 nights of fun with hundreds of pumpkins, candy and excitement! visit with fairies, wizrds, pirates, scarecrows and more!

Plus 3 scare zones! www.spooktacular.jacksonvillezoo.org

Mall-O-Ween at St. Johns Town Center

October 31 “We invite you and your family to attend our safe Trick or Treat at St. Johns Town Center beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 31. This event will include a mall wide trick or treat, costume characters, and a magic show beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Park Green, in front of Maggiano’s. The first 250 children to check in will receive a reusable Halloween tote and a Candy Map. Check in will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the St. Johns Town Center table in the Park Green.” 904.998.7156

Mall-O-Ween Spooktacular (Avenues)

On Saturday, October 25th, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm, Kids are welcome to come and trick-or-treat in a safe environment indoors at The Avenues. Activities will include a costume contest, activities and giveaways.”

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Publix Trick-or-Treat

Check your local Publix for details, but most locations have trick or treat events on October 31st.

The Catty Shack Ranch Halloween Haunted Forest

1860 Starratt Road, Jacksonville, FL 32226 Phone: 904-757-3603 October 10, 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. “Join us for our biggest event of the year! Great for all ages, our Halloween Haunted Forest offers crafts and games under our tent, the option to stroll through our Haunted Forest, and time to view our animals (all included in the admission price)! Our educated volunteers will be stationed throughout the ranch to answer any questions you may have about the animals. Catty Shack residents include Siberian tigers, lions, cougars, black spotted leopards, a bobcat, coatimundis, and foxes”.

The Great American Scarecrow Festival

October 25th from 11- 3 at Simple Gestures, 4 White Street E, St. Augustine, FL 32020. The Great American Scarecrow Festival is a super fun, family-friendly annual event that benefits programs of Pie in the Sky. Hosted annually by Simple Gestures in St. Augustine, there’ll be sno-cones, face-painting, good food, produce, art, and drinks on-site available for purchase. This year, we’ll also be announcing the winner of our First Annual Farm to Family Cornstalk Growing Contest at the event. Its FREE https://www.facebook.com/pages/Simple-Gestures

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OCTOBER calendar October 1st Wednesday Market at the Pier (FREE)

Every Wednesday, 8:00 am - 12:30 pm, rain or shine, come to the Market at the Beach for fresh produce, baked goods, jewelry, and other quality hand-made gift and home decorating products.

Location: St. Augustine Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine, Florida 32080

Ripley’s Free for FL Educators (FREE)

Till Oct 19, 2014 9:00 am - 8:00 pm All Ripley attractions in St. Augustine, Key West, Orlando, and Panama City Beach will be FREE for K-12 educators in the state through October 19, 2014. Teachers, administrators, counselors, and support staff are eligible for free admission; just bring a current pay stub and photo ID when they visit the attraction.

Additionally, up to five guests that come with an educator get 50% off their admission. Location: Ripley’s Believe It or Not! St. Augustine Odditorium, 19 San Marco Ave, St Augustine, Florida 32084

Ripley’s Great St. Augustine Skeleton Scavenger Hunt (FREE)

Until Friday, October 31 2014 from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM Beginning October 1 and ending October 31, people will be challenged to find 15 skeletons throughout the city of St. Augustine. Local businesses will display the skeletons and theme them to correspond with the theme of their business.

Participants can pick up a complimentary Red Train map at Ripley’s to assist them in their search. Photograph yourself with all 15 skeletons and post your pics to www.facebook. com/saintaugustineripleys to qualify for a free weekend getaway in Gatlinburg, Tennessee or one of ten St. Augustine prize packs, including tickets to Ripley’s attractions in St. Augustine. https://www.facebook.com/saintaugustineripleys

5th Annual Flavors of Florida’s Historic Coast

Starts October 1st – Runs all month Food, Glorious Food! This month long dining event showcases unforgettable restaurants, award-winning chefs and signature dishes featuring local favorites and heritage-inspired flavors.

A highlight of this annual event is the Top Chef Cook-Off, a fun filled tasting event will be held at the Renaissance World Golf Village Resort October 23. (See that date on the calendar).

Great food, paired with a wide variety of lodging options and enticing cultural events, make October an ideal time to experience the history, romance and charm of St. Augustine and the surrounding area. Please visit http://historiccoastflavors.com/ for additional information, including a list of participating restaurants.

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Oktoberfest at First Wednesday Art Walk

Jacksonville’s Hemming Plaza from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM Don’t miss First Wednesday Art Walk’s inaugural Oktoberfest benefit! What’s German for “there’s something brewing at #ArtWalkJax”? Grab a frosty stein, your favorite fraulein and some schnitzel, and toast to great music, art and German culture wrapped into one fun-filled and extended Art Walk night. http://jacksonvilleartwalk.com/ October 3rd

First Friday Art Walk (FREE)

Until Dec. 26, 2014, from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Experience one of St. Augustine’s most popular cultural events from 5 - 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month. Enjoy the latest exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at over 20 participating galleries. Tours begin at San Sebastian Winery, 157 King Street. St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys offer attendees a complimentary shuttle service to most of the galleries. Shuttles run on a continuous loop every 30 minutes. Call 904-829-0065 for additional information.

13th Annual Tactile Art Show Gallery Reception (Free)

Thread to the Past: 1855 St. Augustine Bayfront Quilt, 5:009:00 PMThe First Friday Art Walk is the perfect venue for the opening reception of this 13th Annual show featuring “touchable” art that was created in partnership with the Florida Deaf & Blind School. The Piecemaker’s Quilt Guild rolls out a panoramic interpretation of St. Augustine’s iconic 19th century harbor. This collaborative quilt celebrates St. Augustine’s 450 year artisan tradition.

$5 Fridays at MOSH

Every Friday 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM The museum will be open late every Friday until 8 p.m. (Note: Additional discounts or coupons are not permitted.) http://www.themosh.org/visit.html

5th Annual Fiesta de Aviles (FREE)

Through October 5, Times Vary The 5th Annual Fiesta de Aviles celebrates St. Augustine’s Old Town heritage with a special “running of the Bulls” as well as live music, costumes, art exhibits and more. For additional information, please contact the Aviles Street Merchants Association at 904-377-0198.

October 4th Pink Up The Pace 5K Walk/Run

Join us from 7:00 am - 10:00 am in our 5th annual 5k walk/ run! More than just a race! Come celebrate life with survivors, family, and friends while remembering those who lost the battle against breast cancer. All race proceeds go to assist underinsured and uninsured individuals navigate the financial challenges of early breast cancer detection and to educate the public. Please visit http://www.pinkupthepace.com/ for registration, packet pick up/expo and all race information.

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World Golf Village Golf Festival (FREE)

Celebrate the game of golf from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm with the first ever Golf Festival at the World Golf Village with exciting activities for the entire family including PGA TOUR Grand Champions appearances, Clinic and Demo Day with Nike, Titlelist and more. Try out 8 inch cups and forward tees on the Slammer & Squire. Free golf movies all day at the IMAX, free Hall of Fame admission, live music, food trucks and a Drive, Chip and Putt contests. Visit our website at World Golf Village Golf Festival for more info.

Kingsley Plantation Harvest Day Celebration (FREE)

10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Join us at Kingsley Plantation for our annual Harvest Day Celebration on Saturday, October 4 2014!. This event features living history demonstrations of cooking, blacksmiths, dyeing, and much more. The event is free and open to the public. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in YOUR local history. http:// www.nps.gov/timu/planyourvisit/events_kingsley.htm

Music of Christmas Inspires Bed & Breakfast Holiday Tour Twenty-four St. Augustine bed and breakfasts decorated to reflect “The Music of Christmas” welcome visitors Dec. 13-14 for the Southeast’s largest holiday tour of historic inns. The two-day tour includes food at each inn from top local restaurants. 1 p.m-5 p.m. each day. Bonus free admission to historic Ximenez-Fatio House Museum on Saturday. Tickets are $30, with partial proceeds benefitting Fresh Starts in Culinary Arts food-service job training for homeless individuals. Information and ticket sales at www.

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Jacksonville Original Music & Art Festival (FREE)

The Songwriters Showcases of America will be presenting the 2nd Annual Jacksonville Original Music & Art Festival on Oct. 4th from 1pm-1am at multiple indoor and outdoor stages throughout the downtown district. The event will consist of over 125 acts at 14 or more stage locations. The main locations for the event will be held at the Jacksonville Landing which will feature 8 stages consisting of two main stages along with multiple stages, food vendors, and art displays as well as other vendors and entertainment. http:// www.ssa.cc/jax.html

October 10th 17th Annual Greek Festival

Friday, Saturday & Sunday Join us for all things Greek at the 17th Annual Greek Festival hosted by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church! Francis Field in St. Augustine will be transformed into a virtual Greek village with all its vibrant sights and sounds. There is something for every age.

Admission is $3.00 for adults and free for those 12 and under. Free admission for active military and their immediate family with ID. Call (904) 829-0504 or visit http://www.stauggreekfest.com/

October 10th SJBC Business Expo

at the Renaissance Convention Center at the World Golf Village.

FREE! There will be food and beverages available throughout the day culminating with a business mixer from 5 to 7 pm. There will also be door prizes and giveaways the entire day. If you’re interested in becoming a sponsor, a vendor or just need further information please contact SJBN member Cassandra Pleasent at 904-392-7691

October 11th YogaFest

The 4th Annual North Florida YogaFest will be held from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm at the Riverside Arts Market, Jacksonville, FL. An annual favorite, the North Florida YogaFest is organized by a passionate group of local yogis - studio owners, instructors and enthusiasts. http://riversideartsmarket.com/upcoming-events/

2014 Jaxtoberfest

October 10th-11th Let’s get ready for some fun! Join us in at the Shipyards on Bay St. in downtown Jacksonville for a celebration on our beautiful river.

Join 50,000 of your closest friends as we partake in food, fun and games. You don’t have to be of German heritage to enjoy but there will be plenty of German Food, Music and Keg Tapping! Get your tickets today or host your own celebration inside one of our private tents. http://jaxtoberfest.com/buy-tickets/

October 13th 3rd Annual St. Johns Golf Classic (12:30 pm - 6:30 pm)

Calling all golfers! If you enjoy golf and enjoy giving back to your community, then create a team and bring your A-game! THE PLAYERS Championship Boys & Girls Club will be hosting its’ 3rd Annual St. Johns Golf Classic. This year’s event is located at a new venue, Marsh Creek Country Club. By participating in this annual event, you help provide youth in St. Johns County with a safe, positive after-school place to go. Visit our website for information on sponsor and participant packages as well as to register.

Nocatee Farmers’ Market (FREE)

Check out the Nocatee Farmers’ Market from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm the third Saturday of every month. Featuring more than 70 vendors...from fresh produce to bakery to handmade crafts, jewelry and more. At 245 Little River Road, Ponte Vedra, Florida 32081.

2nd Annual Food Truck Wars (FREE Admission)

The food battle is on! Don’t miss the 2nd Annual Food Truck Wars from 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm with 40 gourmet food trucks from around Florida competing in 5 categories. The day’s activities include live music, beer garden, a kids area and lots of food. Food costs range $3 to $18. A portion of proceeds benefit Kiwanis of Historic St Augustine.

For additional information, call 407-296-5882 or email info@ foodtruckcrazy.com or visit our website. At Francis Field, W Castillo, St. Augustine, Florida 32084

Komen North Florida 20th Annual Race for the Cure

Komen North Florida has this event every year to honor breast cancer survivors, bring awareness to breast cancer, and to raise funds for mammograms and scientific research. This event includes food, entertainment, music and of course the Race. While the Race starts at 9:00AM at Metropolitan Park, the festivities start as early as 6:30AM. Register here! Visit http://komennorthflorida.org/ to find out more. Come out and join the fun!

October 16-19 Southern Women’s Show

October 25 Making Strides of Jacksonville

at Jacksonville Landing The fight to end breast cancer starts with a single step. Take that step with us at one of our American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walks. Just a few hours of your time at one of the non-competitive, 3 to 5 mile events will help bring a lifetime of change for people facing breast cancer and their families. Register here.

NAS Jax Air Show

Join us beginning at 9:00 AM on Saturday & Sunday at the Naval Air Station Jacksonville for the NAS JAX Air Show! he grand finale will be the Navy’s flight demonstration team, The Blue Angels.

Enjoy military and civilian aircraft displays, shop at novelty, food and beverage booths, or head to the free Kid’s Zone for games and activities for all ages. http://www.nasjaxairshow.com/

St. Andrew’s Fall Festival & Craft Fair (FREE)

Don’t miss a fun day for the family from 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM! Plenty of shopping for art, unique crafts, photography, jewelry, woodworking, soaps, many other handmade items, plus wellknown commercial vendors. Do all your Christmas shopping in one day! Free kid’s activities (inflatables, face painting, and petting zoo), plus music and delicious food choices. http://www. standrewsjax.com/2014craftfair.aspx

Prime Osborn Center, Jacksonville. See website for details! http://www.southernshows.com/wja

October 19th Komen North Florida Sunday 2K Walk for Awareness

The Sunday Walk for Awareness is a 2K walk at the Bolles School in the Mandarin area. Registration is available online and is open to everyone. Visit http://komennorthflorida.org/ to find out more.

Come out and join the fun!

October 23rd Women Painting Women

At MOCA Jacksonville, a UNF faculty member will moderate a discussion from 7:00 to 8:30 PM with “Get Real” featured artists Haley Hasler, Andrea Kowch, and Jenny Morgan about their roles in the art world, the women in their artwork, and why they paint them. This program is free and open to the public, but space is limited. Make sure you get a spot by RSVPing at the website in advance! Donations in support of our free programs are greatly appreciated. Regular admission fees apply for nonmembers who visit the galleries before or after the programs.

AKC Pals & Paws Dog Agility Trials (FREE)

Through Sunday, October 26 from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Join us at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center for this event. Open to AKC registered dogs competing over and through a variety of obstacles. Spectator admission and parking is free. Dogs and handlers demonstrate the ability to work as a smoothly functioning team. Loads of fun for the entire family! Visit www. palsandpawsagility.com

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A Message from The Vet ~ Dr. Veling, DVM Palencia Pet Clinic

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Employee Transitions

When a small veterinary practice loses a long term employee, the effect is felt on everyone involved in that practice; clients and coworkers. After over four years, in a small practice, when that person has common roots with you due to age, interest in pets and belief in truly serving pets and their owners in a caring manner, losing a quality employee is like cutting off a limb, without anesthesia.

Yes, if you noticed, I used one of those words writers are not supposed to use (everyone). Others include words like all, never and always. These are the words that carry a lot of weight. They are words that can be used with power. They are words that can cause pain. In this case, it carries truth and a peak behind the scenes into the professional and personal lives of those who make a practice run.

Recently, Palencia Pet Clinic lost one of those valued, long term employees. I will not use her name but she has left us for strong personal reasons. We encouraged her to change her personal life. It needed to be a major change. She had to work out on her own how that would happen. We did not know it would mean her leaving us.

She was in a long term relationship that was a threat to her and to her pets. Her former live-in boyfriend had thrown one of her cats when it urinated inappropriately. He had beaten a year old puppy in the face whom she had adopted when the puppy committed some indiscretion. What that indiscretion was does not matter. She was coming to work and leaving the puppy with this monster.

He frequently abused her verbally, commonly in the middle of the night, leaving her exhausted during the day for work. It was easy for us to tell when he had ruined her night. She would drag herself through the work day.

Why did she stay with this despicable excuse of a human being? She was unable to leave on her own with 5 cats and two dogs.

There are few places that she could rent with pets of that number.

She was also on the mortgage with this monster. She was trapped.

Her answer was to find a new support system in another state. She came to me six weeks before her intended leave date. She explained how it would happen. She even had the support of the monster’s sister.

While having her leave is painful, she was kind enough to us to allow us the time needed to hire her replacement. She is missed severely; personally and professionally. But I agree with and support her decision. She had no choice.

I understand that many of you will know who this employee is. It is my hope that you will wish her a better life, as I do. It is hard for us to have lost her. Please welcome her replacement the next time we serve your pets.

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