Jackalope anyone?

We have successfully pulled the wool over Lake County's eyes! Lol

We ran a story on Jackalopes in April's issue with a cover tease that read: Eustis Family Reveals Amazing Secret!

Here's the story:

Eustis Family Raises and Sells Jackalopes!

The famed Jackalope has arrived in Lake County! The family of the Jackalope boasts a variety of species including a flying variation that looks like a cross between the standard Jackalope and a chicken. The Jackalope originates from Wall, South Dakota. The Jackalope has always been difficult to breed since Jackalopes will only breed during electrical storms that include hail, explaining its rarity. But Palio Flors of Eustis says that he has discovered a secret technique in breeding.
This Eustis family has made a go of breeding the original species that first originated in the American West, right here in Central Florida.
Palio claims that Jackalopes are very friendly but extremely shy unless approached. Female Jackalopes can be milked as they sleep belly up Palio says, and the milk can be used for a variety of medicinal purposes. He says that the Jackalope can convincingly imitate any sound, including the human voice which makes them highly valuable. It uses this ability to elude pursuers, chiefly by using phrases that sound amazingly like "There he goes!” In some parts of the United States it is said that Jackalope meat has a taste similar to lobster but Palio discourages this practice. He was raised around Jackalopes since he was a youngster and considers them domestic friends.
He now is ready to shed the light on this well kept secret. “I’ve been waiting for just the right time.” claims Palio. “I have built up a stock and am ready to sell!”
If you want more information on how you can own your very own Jackalope, contact Palio at
Palioflors@gmail.com

Well, Lake County did not disappoint. We created a false email address and we have been receiving emails about our famed Jackalopes.

We have been responding with:

Unscramble my name to reveal a famous April Holiday and you can receive your very own Jackalope! Palio Flors

We even had one poor TEACHER along with her entire 4th grade class write in asking for one for a class pet! (Yikes, we won't be revealing HER name! lol) and I tell you, this has been the most fun we've had yet. If we go out in June, it will have to be a CLIFF HANGER! Ideas welcome!

See Ya!