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MOMS May 2015 Issue There are so many amazng Moms in St. Johns! Share a photo of an amazing Mom you know on our facebook page during the month of May!
Greetings! Being a mother has always meant being part of a sisterhood for me. As a new mother I met a group of moms through the Moms Club. We brought our toddlers along on outings, met in each other’s homes each week and spent our days sharing experiences and ideas, building a bond that has lasted many years. We did not judge each other’s parenting choices but instead we learned that each child has his or her own unique personality and as moms we would have to do the best we could to guide them. When I learned I was going to have triplets, the Moms Club got me through a difficult pregnancy and early days with visits, prepared meals and friendship. At the time I lived far away from family and in many ways it felt like they were my sisters. Although I live in a different place today, I have a new group of wonderful mom friends who are the mothers of my daughters friends. When we meet up the conversation inevitably ends up focusing on the challenges we face a mother’s of tweens. Those conversations help me know I am not alone and the advice I receive is priceless. No one is trying to be supermom - just doing their personal best! This issue is dedicated to the ‘Sisterhood of Mothers’. In our feature article we meet a few moms at different stages of life; a working mom, a stay-at-home mom and a new mom. They are an inspiration and a reflection of what it means to be a mother today. Me with my Mom Faye A special thank you to all the moms who participated in this wonderful issue of St. Johns Magazine. Monika Colichio, our photographer, Melyssa Eilers & Amanda Wood, our account executives as well as Pam Hemmen, Kerri Melluso and Sarah Gruber. Also, a Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms in St. Johns. I was so lucky to Please enjoy this issue of St. Johns Magazine. Debbie Gaylord - Publisher
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SUMMER FASHION Tips, Trends and Tricks! Beat the heat with a new look, a new you… by Nicole Bickford The summer season is upon us… So why not beat the heat and treat yourself to something NEW! A new look, a new style, a new you! Include in your summer plans a refresh of your wardrobe and take advantage of the latest trends. Let’s take a look at a few of the fashion tips, trends and tricks for Summer 2015 so you can consider these ideas on your next shopping excursion. And remember to always HAVE FUN WITH YOUR FASHION!
Be unique… Shop at boutiques!
Boutiques have become the way to shop! They are considered a specialized type of retail store that offer a unique, fresh and fun shopping experience that allows you to choose one of a kind pieces that you will not see anywhere else. Boutiques, such as Apricot Lane of Jacksonville, have handpicked apparel that is distinct in their limited availability. You can express yourself in your own personal way. From dresses to jackets to accessories, boutiques offer you a chance to truly own your wardrobe, shine a bright light on your personality, and make a fearless statement! Dare to be different and break away from the mold at Apricot Lane - Unlimited in affordability, endless in possibilities!
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They are everywhere! From the catwalk to the beach, kimonos are a fabulous way to express your
personality and add some flare to an everyday outfit. Long and flowy, or short and whimsical, the kimono can be worn with leggings, jeans, skirts, and shorts. The various styles offer a vast variety of choices – solid and simple, prints and patterns, and even fun fringe. The free spirit vibe will take you straight into the heart of summer! Yellow… Before you think, “that color does not work on me”, give it a chance! Nothing says summer like “airy” and “cheerful”. There are many different shades to the color yellow. It is all about finding the right shade for you to specifically highlight the undertone of your skin. Don’t want a bright clothing piece? Try a yellow handbag or dramatic necklace and make your outfit pop with a great accessory. Shirtdresses… It is easy and classic yet allows you to move away from the standard. The shirtdress will be all around this season! From sporty to billowy, flirty to preppy, you can play up your silhouette and create a fun and unique seasonal vibe. Your shirtdress could be denim, a basic solid, or a colorful pattern. Add a irresistible piece to include more color or a fresh contrast. Throw on a cool belt, patterned scarf, strappy wedge sandal, or all three!
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Although I did not realize it at first, it was fitting when Monika Colichio, our photographer, suggested Mission Nombre De Dios for our May cover photo. After all, we were featuring Moms of St. Johns and the chapel of Our Lady of La Leche, is a shrine devoted to mothers, to milk and a happy delivery for expecting mothers! It seemed like this was no coincidence at all! We were surrounded by the energy of motherhood going back as far as the 1600’s. Motherhood and what it means to be a mom has changed dramatically over the years. The good news in 2015 is there is no right or wrong way to do it. Some of us stay home, while other’s work and for the most part we respect each other’s choices without judgement. The moms I know are creative, amazing women who create sisterhoods through friendship and lift each other’s spirits when they need it most. There is a power in sisterhood that women today demonstrate through the simple act of acceptance without judgement of our differences and choices. It’s a true testament to how far we have come. This month, St. Johns Magazine got to know three local moms; Pam, a working mom, Kerri, a stay-at-home mom & new mom Sarah. The common denominator for these women is dedication. Each has sacrificed their own life goals so they can be there for their kids but they do so with purpose and without regret.
Pam: Working Mom Pam Hemmen is well-known local realtor and go-getter with three children, Sarah, 15, Nolan, 13 and Geoff, 11. She also includes her husband as her 4th child LOL. Between work and having three children in three different local schools, Pam’s life is a whirlwind of activity but she would not have it any other way. When her children were very little she was an investment analyst who frequently traveled to New York City and the World Trade Center. When 9-11 happened, Pam made the decision to be home with her kids. “I sat at my desk and watched the horror unfold, I knew I needed to be at home with my babies. I left my office early and picked them up and took them home. I knew I needed to devise a plan to change things”. That is when she came up with the idea of opening a home day care center. She did this for a few years successfully but wanted to do more with her MBA. That is when she decided to start a second company that assisted realtors. After working in the real estate world she went to school at night to get her license to become a realtor. The best thing for Pam is she is able to plan her working hours around the needs of her family.
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As a working mom who works from home, Pam’s greatest challenge is that she rarely has time off when she is not working. “I wear many hats; mom, nurse, taxi-driver, housecleaner, cook, baseball team mom, shopper, homework helper, car washer, pressure washer, gardener, wife, and don’t forget Realtor!” She says that sometimes she is returning emails at 1:00 or 2:00 in the morning, only to get up a 6:00 with the kids the next day! Any working mom can relate. When Pam does get time off she likes to go to the beach. “The beach is definitely my home away from home. Whether walking on the beach, looking for sharks teeth, or sitting chatting with friends.” She is also a runner who has trained for several marathons. A Day in the Life of a Working Mom Every day is sooooo different. Some days I sit in front of my home computer all day. Other days I have appointments scheduled all day...as soon as the kids are on the bus, I’m off and running to my appointments in hopes of being home when the kids get off the bus. Then I can prepare snacks & dinner and jump on my email while sitting at the kitchen table with the kids.
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Secret to Success: BALANCE I don’t know the answer to this one... It is a constant struggle for me. With my job, I never have a day off and find it difficult to take a vacation. Clients call/ text/email every day of the week at all times of the day. And with everyone having smartphones, some clients find it unacceptable for me to NOT answer a phone call, text message or email within 5 minutes. Finding balance is very difficult for me. When I realize I am putting more time into one area of my life and neglecting another, I immediately take a whole day to focus on the neglected side. This helps me to catch up and rebalance things
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“I chose to stay home because I wanted to be the one who put them down for naps in the afternoon, teach them their first words, train them to use the toilet, dry their tears when they fell, held them when they were sick morning, noon and night, and to be the one who corrected them when they were wrong”.
A Day in the Life of a Stay-At-Home Mom A typical day starts with getting Christian off to school in the morning, which could be a challenge. Chase wanting to be just like his brother is copying everything his big brother is doing. And I become a referee most of the time. Once we successfully get Christian on the bus, my next accomplishment is to entertain Chase along with getting housework done which means not getting a whole lot done. After lunch, we play or have nap time but that is not happening as much anymore as he is approaching 3 years old. Afternoons before Christian is to get off the bus, Chase and I get outside for some fun time, going to the park, a walk, blowing bubbles or riding bikes. Next stop is the bus stop, followed by snack time which is when I get a quiet moment to figure out what’s on the menu for dinner. Homework or quiet reading time is next. To get the boys nice and tired we are back outside for some fun and dinner is served shortly after that with more outside fun, a movie or game time of their choice before bath time. Followed by story time before bed. And start it all over again the next day.
One of Kerri’s challenges right now is giving both boys equal amounts of attention even though their needs are so different.
Secret to Success: Fun First “I learned that tomorrow is another day, do what you can and put the kid’s laughter and fun first”
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Being a stay-at-home mom who has the chance to focus on her kids is a blessing especially when the children are little. Kerri Melluso is a stay-at-home mom to Christian, age 5 and Chase, age 2. Before staying home with her boys she was a special education teacher, and later owned a restaurant in St. Augustine with her husband Christian. Today, the couple owns a lcoal business, Groutline Solutions & More, When the boys are both in school, she plans to go back to work but until then but she enjoys every minute of the time she has with her kids now.
Sarah Gruber – New Mom
Sarah -New Mom I thought I would ever experience! The most precious thing to me right now is when she looks up, puckers her lips and gives me a kiss!” Sarah is taking businesses courses in her free time and tries to squeeze in house work when Kinley is napping or playing quietly in the morning. Her days are busy but full. A Day in the Life of A New Mom My daughter wakes up every morning around 8 a.m., and the next hour usually consists of snuggles, Cheerios and Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. After cartoons, Kinley is usually content to play by herself for a bit, so I try to get some housework done. We have lunch around noon, and then Kinley goes down for a nap. Once my daughter wakes up we play (she really loves her toy kitchen) and then go for a late afternoon walk in the neighborhood. Once my husband gets home from work, assuming that the weather is nice, we are probably in the backyard either grilling dinner or just enjoying the outside. Around 8 in the evening we have bath time, snuggle-story time and then it’s off to bed by 8:30. That leaves a little time to spend alone with my husband before we head off to bed. Secret to Success: PAtience Patience and a supportive, understanding husband. And... A glass of wine never hurts. :)
Everyone remembers the tremendous shift in life when you have your first baby. Going from a life focused on yourself and your husband to a life that is 24/7 baby. For most women it is a beautiful time. Sarah Gruber is a new Mom to Kinley, 18 months. She recently moved to St. Johns from Atlanta, Georgia, and cherishes every day as time spent making memories with Kinley. “The entire experience has brought so much joy to my life. The bond and unconditional love that I have and share with my daughter is a joy greater than any
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Is Your Child’s Brain UNDER-connected? Are Your Child’s Daily Struggles a Result of Brain Under-connectivity? by Teri L. Wesselman, Owner, Brain Balance Sure signs of UNDER-connectivity in your child’s brain can be detected in his behavior, academic skills, and/or social skills. For example, is your child’s behavior disruptive in the classroom to the extent it interferes with his learning and/or the teacher’s ability to teach? Is homework time complete mayhem? Is your child really bright yet struggles to make and/or keep friends? Is your child very athletic but struggles with reading, spelling, and/or math? Are these challenges unduly placing a great deal of stress on the entire family and/or your marriage? If you answered “YES!” to one of these questions, then most likely your child’s brain is UNDER-connected! Children who have UNDER-connectivity in the brain are typically diagnosed with or suspected of “having” ADHD, Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Dyslexia, ODD, OCD, Tourette’s, Learning Processing Disorder, and other learning disabilities. Under-connectivity does not imply brain damage or a brain pathology. In fact, under-connectivity is simply representative of a “functional disconnect” in areas of the brain, especially between the two hemispheres, where communication between the two is broken or impaired. As a result, one hemisphere of the brain becomes STRONGER and FASTER while the other becomes WEAKER and SLOWER. This communication can be compared to one side using high-speed broadband connection to communicate while the other side is still relying on an old dial-up modem. With a lack in balance and effectiveness in communication, noticeable academic, social, and behavioral difficulties arise. These difficulties can significantly impact one child more so than another. And to what degree these differences impact a child is what determines the child’s diagnosis. Typically, a child with a RIGHT brain weakness/delay can be described as: clumsy, hyperactive, anxious, impulsive, distractible, emotionally reactive, socially awkward and/or immature, having obsessive/repetitive behaviors, having allergies/ asthma, and lacking interest in sports. Most RIGHT brain weak children who have been formally tested are diagnosed with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, OCD, Non-Verbal Learning Disorder, and Reactive Attachment Disorder. A child with a LEFT brain weakness/delay typically displays symptoms such as: poor math, verbal, and/or spelling skills, poor decoding skills, fine motor problems, auditory processing difficulty, poor memory for details, missing the small details, low self-esteem, lacking motivation, and having a weak immune response (catches whatever is going around). LEFT brain delayed children are typically those diagnosed with Dyslexia, Expressive/Receptive Processing Disorder, and other learning disabilities. Regardless if your child exhibits more RIGHT or LEFT brain weakness symptoms, addressing the root cause, the faulty communication between the two hemispheres, with a holistic, multi-sensory approach will restore balance within the child. Through intense and frequent sensory, motor, and cognitive activities directed exclusively to the weaker hemisphere accompanied with nutritional support to achieve optimum brain and body function, development of new pathways and stronger connections within the weaker regions of the brain are realized. These new pathways and improved connections increase processing speeds which promote and enhance communication between the right and left hemispheres. Balance is restored resulting in improved self-modulation, increased focus and attention, boost in self-confidence,
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The St. Augustine Aquarium, Snorkel Adventure & Zipline located .7 miles east of I-95 on State Road 16 in St. Augustine will open at the end of this Spring with the goals of sharing the undersea experience and educating visitors on the fascinating creatures of our seas. This is a privately-funded operation planned and developed by Kathy and Shawn Hiester. The St. Augustine Aquarium is set on a 5-acre wooded site and will be completed in two phases. Phase I is currently under construction and will be open in June. Visitors to this phase will be able to view Florida fish and rays in an 80,000 gallon habitat alongside seahorse, eel and shark exhibits. The Aquarium will also offer visitors a chance to snorkel in this outdoor tank. There are also plans to open a Zipline as well as a snack and gift shop with the Phase I. Admission will be $8 for adults and $5 for children to view the habitats. The snorkel adventure will be $35. Ages 12-and-up may snorkel alone; a parent or guardian must accompany children under 12. Snorkelers will be provided with a wetsuit, mask and snorkel. Phase II, which will open in 2016, will offer even more adventure and history. A 100,000 gallon main tank with a replica of the 18th century ship, Industry, as its centerpiece is planned for this phase. Maritime History buffs will recall that this ship ran aground on the beaches off St. Augustine in 1764 and was only discovered 15 years ago. This large tank will hold sharks and other Florida reef fishes alongside an additional 80,000 gallons of individual species in 14 specific environments. Visitors will have the opportunity to swim with live sharks while suspended in a real shark cage. There will
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Restaurant Review Allison Carden Looking for a taste of Maryland seafood in your own backyard? Well, look no further than Blue Crab Crabhouse. Nestled among the trees of Mandarin and right before the Julington Creek Bridge, you will find a Chesapeake Bay style crab house. Relax either on the casual outdoor deck or come inside and enjoy the rustic, cozy atmosphere. All of the tables are covered in brown kraft paper, so the kiddos, along with the big kids can enjoy doodling while you wait for your food. You can also leave a message, or just your name on one of the restaurant walls. For starters, we ordered the Sausage and Shrimp Gumbo and the Peel and Eat Shrimp. Both were outstanding, and the Gumbo had just enough kick to be delicious. Perfect if you are looking for something light. They have a full bar, with selections to compliment any food choice. There are so many choices, we found it hard to choose, but ended ordering Fried Shrimp and the Fish Dinner. Both came with two sides and some very yummy hushpuppies. The fish was fresh, and the shrimp was fried to perfection. Although, we didn’t have a crab dish, we saw lots of people who did. The lowest priced entrée is $10.00, unless you make it for early bird dining, and the highest priced entrée is the King Crab Legs at $36.00. There are many delicious seafood selections, but for the non-seafood diner, there are a two chicken options, a vegetarian selection, along with a meatloaf. There is a kid’s menu available, weekday specials, and early bird dining during the week before 6 pm. On Sundays, you can enjoy a little live music outside on the covered deck. So, if you want a little taste of Maryland, head on over to the Blue Crab Crabhouse.
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Featured Local School Accotink Academy
Ponte Vedra’s Accotink Academy by the Sea and The Learning Center
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Accotink Academy by the Sea is a private school located in Ponte Vedra
and well-rounded learners. Hands-on learning through exploration and experiments,
Beach that strives to celebrate each child’s developmental level and individuality, while
in addition to music, art, dance and movement, technology are emphasized as well as
embracing his/her learning styles. Nestled onto 8.2 acres of land at 171 Canal Boule-
positive character development and responsibility.
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addition to a playground, a picnic area and tables, basketball court, gated pond and an
ing to meet the diverse needs of students. While all small classes and grade levels are
abundance of greenery and nature. Accotink Academy’s 50 years of experience in the
focused on Common Core, the teaching staff at Accotink TLC recognizes the unique
education field, established in the Washington/Virginia area, proves it is tried, true and
needs of their students and differentiates their method of instruction accordingly. Each
dedicated to the finest education of its students. The Learning Center at Accotink Acad-
student at Accotink TLC has an Academic Plan that is unique to his or her learning differ-
emy (Accotink TLC) is simply another example of the school’s dedication to recognizing
ences and challenges and each student’s planre is utilized nt adaily naandncommunicated ny. n et with
the academic, technological, physical, social and emotional skills necessary for each of
parents to discuss and review their child’s progress. Each student has an academic team
its students to reach their greatest potential.
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Accotink Academy offers preschool, VPK, transitional-Kindergarten, Kinder-
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Helping AJ Reach His Potential
by Jennifer Brown, Haas Chiropractic Center
In this issue I will be telling a story about AJ, a very special boy who has not only changed us as healthcare professionals but also how we view Autism. Breakthrough Autism-The Metal Free Way is a program offered here at Breakthrough Healthcare (formerly Haas Chiropractic Center) that focuses on removing the triggers that exasperate autism symptoms. Triggers like heavy metal poisoning, glutathione deficiency, probiotics and food stressors such as raw milk, eggs, wheat, soy and others. AJ came to us at about 11 1/2 years old. Mom and Dad stated that he never spoke much although he was very vocal in his own way. He would often mimic his family and repeat words if prompted to do so multiple times. His eye contact with myself and Dr. Haas was very limited if at all. He was also not very compliant when we began treatment, as it is a very “hands on” process. More often than not, it would take us longer to get him on the table than it would to get through the entire exam. He had to have his iPad with him during every moment of the 20-25 minute exam. Many times it still wasn’t enough to hold his attention and distract him from the muscle testing necessary to determine his needs. But
AJ did come around and after a few visits he realized that this was “his office” and we were helping him. We always make sure to schedule our Autism Kiddos when they could be the only “kid” in the office and let them roam and explore and get comfortable. During AJ’s exam we found multiple areas of concern. In addition to his food sensitivities, he was found to have Chromium, Aluminum, Mercury, Copper, Nickel, and Iron. Along with pesticides, and Petroleum Solvents (isopropyl alcohol). To counteract this, AJ was placed on a special diet eliminating foods we found troublesome to his system and given supplements. On 11/21/14, within one month of going through treatment AJ’s parents reported that his speech was more frequent and he seemed to be trying to speak to others more often. Mom also reported that his bowels seemed much better. We were very pleased to see such great improvement in one month’s time. His Aluminum and Mercury were chelating (detoxifying heavy metals) at the appropriate rate as well. Today, after only 6 months of what could be a 2-3 year process, AJ is making BIG strides in the right direction. He comes into the office and says “Hi!” and walks
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right into “his kid room” and makes himself at home. He gives hugs, and high 5’s, and he has not had used the iPad once this year to come into the office for treatment. His parent’s also stated that he doesn’t need his iPad at church anymore. Instead he stands up, and sings, and claps along with the congregation. AJ also said his sister’s name for the first time UNPROMPTED and this is a win that maybe only parents of children with Autism can even comprehend. AJ is an Amazing boy with such a bright future ahead of him. Will he always be on the spectrum? Yes, possibly. But he is going to be given every opportunity to live TO HIS FULLEST POTENTIAL.
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May FREE Fun Stuff Where will you go to have some free fun today? Fruit Cove/ Mandarin Alpine Groves Park, 2060 SR 13, 32259 Mandarin Park, 14780 Mandarin Rd. 32223 Walter Jones Park and Mandarin Museum, 11964 Mandarin Rd. 32223 Museum open Saturdays, 9am-4pm
Jacksonville Tours Sally Corporation Factory Tour, 745 W Forsyth St, 32204 For those interested in amusement parks and animation. Tuesdays and Thursdays 9 -1 Call (904) 355-7100 to make a reservation History Kingsley Plantation, 11676 Palmetto Avenue, 32226 Fort Caroline, 12713 Fort Caroline Road, 32225 Yellow Bluff Fort Historic Park, 9230 New Berlin Rd. 32226 Wooded park at the former Civil War Encampment (No Fort) Nature
Hanna Park, 500 Wonderwood Drive, Atlantic Beach, 32233 UNF Nature Trails, 1 University of North FL Drive, 32224 Museums & Art Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 101 West 1st Street, Jacksonville, FL 32206. Tues-Fri 10-3 and Sat 10-4 Current exhibits are “Charles Dickens and the Kid” and Artist, Gill Myers Downtown Jacksonville First Wednesday ArtWalk Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, 829 Riverside Avenue, 32204. Free entry on the first Saturday of every month and Tuesdays from 4-9pm Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 333 North Laura Street, 32202. Free admission during First Wednesday Art Walk from 5-9pm. Bank of America Cardholders get free entry on the first Saturday and Sunday of every month. Misc. Take a stroll down the Riverwalk. Drive to downtown Jacksonville, walk along the Riverwalk on the Southbank, view Friendship Fountain or drive across the River to the North bank , walk along the river at the Jacksonville Landing.
St. Augustine for St. Johns County Residents with Photo ID Flagler College Tours 74 King St, 32084 Ximenez-Fatio House, 20 Aviles St, 32084 Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse, 14 St. George St, 32084 Lightner Museum, 75 King St, 32084 Another free thing to do in St. Augustine is walk along the Bayfront, down the main shopping thoroughfare, St. George St, or just stroll where your feet lead you down any of the old cobblestoned streets through neighborhoods from the city’s Spanish, British, French and American past. Beach And, what else would be on our list but THE BEACH!?! From Fernandina to St. Augustine and everywhere in between you can find a beach to walk along, some surf to swim in, or sand to play in! Most beaches are free to walkers, but some on the First Coast require admission if you drive on or if they are part of another site, so check before you go!
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Start off May the Healthy Way! Friends of Alpine Park invites you and your friends and family to come out to Alpine Groves Park on Saturday, May 9, 2015 from 8am-12pm for the 2nd “Get Fit with Friends & Family Fun Run/Walk and Health & Wellness Expo.” The morning will start out at 7:30 with an optional yoga and stretching session in front of the farmhouse with Mrs. Karen Roumillat. The one-mile, untimed, fun run/walk will start at 8am near the Riverfront Butterfly Garden and wind toward the front of the park, back through the playground, over the paved trail and end back on the riverfront. This will be a nice walk/run for a variety of ages and fitness levels. Cost to participate in the fun run/walk is $15, with all of the participant fees going toward the restoration of the interior of the farmhouse. This is your chance to get fit in the beautiful, natural environment of Alpine Groves Park, have fun with your friends and family and preserve history! All paid participants will receive a reusable event tote bag filled with swag and they will be entered in a raffle to take place at 9am. The Health and Wellness Expo is open to the public, free of charge, from 9am-12pm. A variety of health and wellness-related businesses will be set up on the riverfront to help you get fit and stay healthy. If you are a local business leader that owns or manages a health and wellness related business and would like to host a booth or sponsor the event, please contact us at the email below. To download a registration form, please visit www.mayomedia.com; there are a limited number of spots available, so sign-up today! For any questions, or to be added to our email list, please email us at friendsofalpinepark@ gmail.com. “Like” us on Facebook and “Join” the event to get the latest updates!
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A Message from The Vet ~ Dr. Veling, DVM
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819-1486 On a busy Monday a call came that a client’s neighbor’s pit bulls had come into their yard and ripped into their 15 pound Boston Terrier’s throat. Our schedule had been full all day long but we had to make room for this disaster. Grouchy came into the clinic in the arms of his master with a laceration basically from one ear to the other with blood all over his neck and chest. The bleeding had stopped. His breathing required increased effort. He was pale. After starting IV fluids, pain control, antibiotics and applying a bandage, we waited to see how he would do. Later he looked a little brighter. It was obvious we had to try to anesthetize him to repair the laceration. Later still, something just did not look right. We x-rayed his chest and found a partially ruptured diaphragm, a collapsed lung lobe, air in the chest (outside the lungs) and free air in the abdomen. No anesthesia was possible. The next day he was breathing better. During our lunch break we anesthetized him. Our oxygen monitor showed immediately that he was not getting enough oxygen. We took over breathing for him. His oxygen level came up nicely. For over two hours we flushed out his wound and picked out a leaf, sand and hair one tiny piece at a time. Luckily, his jugular veins were still working and his carotid arteries were not damaged. I trimmed and sewed damaged muscles back together. I placed two drains to allow any remaining infection to come out. Then I closed the wound. Then the next critical part began, we had to turn off the anesthetic to see if he could take over breathing on his own. Slowly, we reduced the anesthetic. Slowly, he regained consciousness. We left the tube in longer than normal to be able to anesthetize him again if he had trouble breathing. We found a body position that really allowed him to breathe better. Then the tube was out and a few minutes later he was able to sit up again on his own. His suturing made him look like a real dog again. We kept up the IV fluids, IV antibiotics and pain control. The next day, Grouchy was not as active and alert as I had hoped. He did not have a fever but he would not move much and would not eat. I watched him closely through the morning. We called the owners, asking them to bring some food and come for a visit. When the owners came in, he immediately cried and licked the woman owner all over the face. Then he repeated it to the male owner. Then back to the woman. After 10 minutes, he was offered the same food. He ate. He was soon home and healing. The second saddest part of Grouchy’s experience is that the owners of the pit bulls never called to check on Grouchy. Animal Control took their dogs away. Unfortunately, our legal system will become involved, which could have been avoided.
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Spring Is In the Air by Heather B. Quick, Esq. Spring is in the air bringing a sense of hope and renewal, and as we are planting flowers and getting used to beach weather, many of us feel the need to do some “spring cleaning.” For women, that often includes cleaning up our personal lives and removing any “dark clouds” in order to achieve a more peaceful and sunny outlook. As a divorce attorney who represents women, this is a Spring-time trend I have noticed in my many years of practice. Not all distressed marriages are doomed, they just need a tune-up or revitalization. I urge my clients to seek counseling through professionals before making the big decision to divorce. But all too often I hear that women have been in counseling for years and their husband either will not participate or believes he is not the one with the prob-
lem. As women, I think we process these problems over time and our decisions to end a marriage are not made hastily or without thought. Despite years of infidelity, no communication and lack of mutual respect, men tend to be “shocked” that the marriage is over and the wife is seeking a divorce. This is commonly referred to as Sudden Divorce Syndrome. Donna Ferber, a psychotherapist in Ohio, writes about this in her article, Sudden Divorce Syndrome: Reality or Myth? “A man may be shocked by the news that his wife wants “out” but that doesn’t mean she hasn’t given plenty of warning, rather he wasn’t listening.” Most women come to this decision after years of trying to work it out, single or couples therapy or just denial. Eventually there comes a time when women determine that the unhealthy relationship is harmful to their children and their own selfworth. Ultimately, they may not want a divorce, but
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there is not an option if their husband is unwilling to be an active participant in the marriage. Easter signifies the resurrection and with that there is hope. Spring is when the flowers bloom and we see the rebirth of nature, so it is natural to feel a sense of optimism this time of year. Women facing the possibility of divorce reach the place where they are ready for a renewal in their own lives and, with spring’s arrival, start feeling a sense of hope for their new future. Whether it really has anything to do with the weather or just the time of year, I don’t know. But when we find ourselves in these situations, it is important to plan a strategy in order to obtain the ultimate goal. So if “spring fever” has you questioning the status of your relationship, please seek professional advice in order to make the plans necessary to secure the bright future you are imagining.
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