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VOLUME 2 ISSUE 1 SERVING YULEE, HILLIARD, BRYCEVILLE , FERNANDINA BEACH AND CALLAHAN January 7, 2010

Nassau residents weld hope for those in need

By Lauren Jones
Editor
For a handful of men here in Nassau Coun-
ty, welding and cutting steel has a higher pur-
pose than just working with their hands.
Members of different local churches meet
four days a week at Memorial United Meth-
odist Church in Fernanadina Beach to work
on metal parts to be used to assemble PETs
(Personal Energy Transportation). These hand
cranked vehicles are built and sent overseas to
people who otherwise have a very hard time
getting around. They live in third world coun-
tries and have lost mobility due to disease, land
mines, animal attacks or worse.
The PET Project is an international effort
and was started in 1995 by Larry Hills, a mis-
sionary from Penney Farms, FL who was in
Zaire for 20 years. He had time to get to know
the people living there and what their greatest
needs were. He learned that many people who
were literally crawling in the rocky dirt and
mud to get where they needed to go. A lot of
the governments in these poorer countries do
not provide assistance to the handicapped as
America does. And people who could actually
get wheel chairs couldn’t go to certain places
because the wheels were not made to go on dirt
roads. Hills came back to the states and started
what is now an international project.
The pastor of the methodist church was at
a rotary club meeting about seven years ago,
which Hills was speaking at. Hills explained
the PET Project and the pastor saw his church
capable of contributing to the cause. He came
back to the congregation and spoke to them
about helping. Men and women stepped up to
the call.
Jack Burk was one of those people to step
forward. He works with steel used for PETs in
a small shed on the church property which was
originally used for storage. When the need for
a space to cut and weld the steel for the PETs
became more prevalent, the church donated
the space to be turned into a shop. The Men’s
Club and Penney Farms donated the equip-
ment, such as the saw, welders and other tools
needed to cut and weld the steel. The volun-
teers at the church spray a primer on the steel
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and send it to Penney Farms to be assembled.
The PET Project is not strictly a Methodist
mission. As Burk says, it is an ecumenical mis-
sion. All funds to make the project possible are
donations. They always could use more dona-
tions and man power to help build the parts.
Men from other denominations of churches
work together to contribute to the cause. They
all like working with their hands and being
able to do that for the greater good of others
in need.
They buy the steel at cost plus ten percent,
which Burk says is a good deal. A company in
Jacksonville used to donate the steel to them,
but because of the downturn of the economy
and having to layoff employees, they no longer
can donate to the workshop.
“I do it because I enjoy it and it makes you
feel good helping somebody,” James Jones said.
He has been helping the cause working in the
workshop for six years.
These guys aren’t out for recognition for
their time and effort. The shop is not a glam-
orous one and they don’t ask for anything in
return except for people’s help for the cause.
Jones was a millwright for 22 years and his
expertise helps him in his volunteer work.
“We’ve got everything from meteorologists
to accountants come and help us,” Burk said.
The plant in Penney Farms partly assembles
the PETs and packs them in boxes, sometimes
also filled with clothes, toys and other neces-
sities for recipients of the PETs. A local mis-
sionary in each country knows exactly
who needs the PETs the most and
makes sure they get
to the
right
peo-
ple.
Lauren Jones/The Nassau News
Bill Ericksen cleans off a part made in the workshop at the
Memorial United Methodist Church, which will be sent to
Penney Farms to build a PET (Personal Energy Transportation).
“We have a good congenial group and we have fun
doing what we feel is the Lord’s work,” Burk said.
Each PET made is shipped overseas. Not one stays
in the US. There are 14 shops around the world and

three are in Florida. Burk says a donation of $250

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pays for the building and shipping of one PET.

PAID

Since 1995, PETs have been shipped and given to

people in over 80 different countries.
On the wall in the shop, they have a chart with
every month in the year on the top column and
each part they make in the shop in another col-
umn. Their goal is to make 60 of every part they
POSTAL PATRON

These PETs are built and sent overseas and make a month. They make around 10,000 a year
distributed to people in need of mobility who and there are about 2 million people around the
otherwise would not be able to go anywhere. world in need of a PET. So Burk says he thinks their
work will never be done.

Sheriff searching for attempted rape suspect

THE NASSAU NEWS

Detectives with the Nassau Coun- 2009. He tried to rape her as she lay At the time of press the sheriff’s of-
Yulee, FL 32041

ty Sheriff’s Office are looking for a sleeping in her bed. The suspect, who fice had not caught the suspect.
P.O. Box 837

suspect who tried to rape a woman.
There is an arrest warrant out for
Michael Lorenza Dennison, 37, of
Michael Yulee. Dennison broke into a wom-
Dennison an’s home in Yulee on December 29,
was recently released from prison, has
a violent criminal history. Mr. Den-
nison faces one count of attempted
sexual battery and one count of bur-
glary to an occupied dwelling.
If you have any information on his
whereabouts, please call the Nassau
County Sheriff’s Office at (904) 225-
0331.
-Nassau County Sheriff’s Office
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Hilliard

Callahan
Yulee
Fernandina
Beach
Crime Beat
These reports are based on information supplied by the Nassau County Sheriff’s Office. Anyone whose name appears in the reports can
contact The Nassau News if the case is dismissed, charges are reduced, or they are acquitted of the charges. Call 225-5100, or e-mail
laurenjones@thenassaunews.com. Please be prepared to provide documentation of the developments.

Thursday, December 24 Misty Hutto, 33 of Yulee was arrested Friday, January 1, 2010
Government Charles Huls, 27 of Fernandina Beach
for battery. She was under the influence
of drugs and alcohol and scratched the Leonardo Dejesus, 20 of Jacksonville
Meetings
Bryceville
was arrested for domestic battery. victim on the stomach and neck and was arrested for having pills without a
punched him in the eye. prescription and possession of marijuana.
Saturday, December 26
Jesse Lewallen, 23 of Jacksonville was Dennis Taylor, 18 of Fernandina Beach
Amanda Rainey, 43 of Fernandina Beach was arrested for possession of marijuana.
Following are upcoming public was arrested for aggrevated domestic arrested for failing to appear in court for
battery. driving without a license. Michael Polyak, 26 of Spartanburg, SC
meetings in Nassau County. was arrested for driving without a license.
Monday, December 28 Tavis Johnson, 30 of Kingsland, GA was
arrested for violation of parole for DUI. Christina Brown, 38 of Yulee was ar-
COUNTY COMMISSION (Commission Antuan Scott, 28 of Fernandina Beach rested for failing to appear in court for
chambers at the James S. Page was arrested for failing to appear in David Holcomb, 25 of Jacksonville was
arrested for violation of parole for grand driving without a license.
court for driving without a license and in
Government Complex, 96135 Nassau another report, was arrested for kidnap- theft. Robert Steffens, 35 of Fernandina Beach
Place in Yulee. They can be reached at ping, armed robbery and grand theft was arrested for violation of parole for
Wednesday, December 30
904-491-7380.) auto. DUI.
Thomas Simposon, 49 of Fernandina
Michael Lacobee, 40 of Fernandina Beach was arrested for domestic battery. James Gentry, 38 of Fernandina Beach
6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 11 Beach was arrested for driving with a was arrested for domestic battery.
6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13 revoked license. David Walker, 47 of Hilliard was arrested
for petit theft. He stole a bottle of Gas-X Jon Brogdon, 18 of Yulee was arrested
James Hiorns, 20 of Yulee was arrested from the Dollar General on US Hwy. 1. for possession of alcohol under the age
SCHOOL BOARD (Nassau County for violation of parole for petit theft. of 21.
School Board District Office building, Brandon Rauls, 27 of Fernandina beach
Norman Allen, 49 of Callahan was ar- was arrested for driving with a suspend- Joshua Bradley, 18 of Fernandina Beach
1201 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, rested for grand theft. ed license. was arrested for possession of alcohol
under the age of 21.
unless otherwise noted. They can be Michael Nipper, 40 of Kingsland, GA Daniel Kelsaw, 24 of Yulee was arrested
reached at 904-491-9900) was arrested for violation of parole for for failing to appear in court for posses- Saturday, January 2
burglary. sion of marijuana and for the sale and Owen Wiggins, 24 of Fernandina Beach
6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14 Kelly Clemons, 49 of Hilliard was arrest- delivery of it. was arrested for home invasion robbery
6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 ed for domestic battery and assault on a Franklin Showers, 30 of Fernandina and battery on a person over the age of
law enforcement officer. He threatened Beach was arrested for domestic battery. 65.
the officer and told the officer he was go-
FERNANDINA BEACH CITY ing to find his family and kill them. Thursday, December 31 Mary Hardy, 49 of Glen Burne. MA was
arrested for failing to appear in court for
COMMISSION (Their office can be Tony Evans, Jr., 26 of Fernandina Beach Nelda Neaves, 27 of Fernandina Beach battery and resisting arrest.
reached at 904-227-7305.) was arrested for driving without a license, was arrested for domestic battery.
suspended or revoked. Sunday, January 3
6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19 Sarah Campbell, 18 of Fernandina Beach
Tuesday, December 29 was arrested for theft and possession of Robert MCCarthy, Jr., 22 of Hilliard was
6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2 alcohol under the age of 21. She stole arrested for writ of attachment.
David Voorhees, 37 of Fernandina Beach
was arrested for DUI and driving without
two cans of “Four Loko” beer and a bottle Dwayne Rageth, 23 of Hilliard was ar-
CALLAHAN TOWN COUNCIL (Their of “MD 20/20 Blue Rasberry.” rested for possession of drug parapher-
a license, suspended or revoked.
office can be reached at 904-879-3801.) Clarence Weaver, Sr., 40 of Callahan was nalia and marijuana.
Douglas Garcia, 31 of Fernandina Beach
was arrested for driving without a license.
arrested for child abuse. Early in Novem- Michael Kauffman, 28 of Yulee was
7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18 ber, an anonymous tip was called in to arrested for driving with a suspended
7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1 James Morrow, 35 of Yulee was arrested the child abuse hotline, he hit an eight- license.
for burglary. year-old using a paint stick and a belt,
stating it was common to use force in Monday, January 4
HILLIARD TOWN COUNCIL (Their Mathew Booher, 20 of Fernandina Beach
was arrested for domestic battery. He
discipline. Early in December he was in- David Richardson, 49 of Zephryhills,
office can be reached at 614-876-7361, terviewed and later arrested on 12/31/09. FL was arrested for disorderly intoxica-
sprayed his mother with bleach.
ext. 789..) Bandy Garcia, 24 of Jacksonville was ar- tion. He was causing a disturbance at the
Melissa Sasser, 35 of Callahan was ar- rested for theft. Comfort Inn.
7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7 rested for DUI.
7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21
7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4
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Obituaries Resolutions must begin with a change of heart

We often associ- White House State Dinner. Actually, it was of them will love him more?” Simon replied,

Mitchell P. ate New Years with

Merritt
Mitchell P. Merritt, 47, passed away Satur-
day evening, January, 2, 2010. He was born
November 4, 1962 in Milan, TN and moved
to Yulee in 1996 from Saratoga Springs, NY.
He was a Desert Storm Veteran and retired
from the U. S. Navy with 20 years service as a
Chief Petty Officer Nuclear Machinist Mate.
Mr. Merritt was the owner of L & M Air
Conditioning, Heating & Appliance. He was
a member of Blackrock Baptist Church where
he served as a Sunday school teacher, youth
counselor and church bus driver. He also
served on the pastor search committee and
the building committee. Mr. Merritt was an
assistant baseball coach at Yulee High School
during the 2008 and 2009 school years. He
will be best remembered as a devoted hus-
band and father. Survivors include his wife,
Lisa Merritt of Yulee; a son, Josh Merritt of
Fernandina Beach; daughter, Meagan Merritt
of Yulee; two stepchildren, Bill Wiegmann of
Smithfield, VA and Samantha Wiegmann of
Yulee; one brother- and sister-in-law, John
and Brenda Merritt of Milan, TN; and a
grandson, Hayden Merritt. Funeral serv-
ices were held on Wednesday, January 6, in
the Stephens Chapel at Green Pine Funeral
Home with Rev. Michael Bowen officiating.
Interment will followed in the family burial
estate at Green Pine Cemetery. Full Military
Honors will be provided by the U S. Navy.
Arrangements by Green Pine Funeral Home,
Amelia Island, Fernandina Beach, Yulee.
the dropping of the
ball, followed by
quite common in those days for uninvited “I suppose the one who had the bigger debt
guests to show up at such an event. Often canceled.” Jesus often asked preschool-level
they would come to try and glean some questions so no one would get it wrong. The
“Auld Lang Syne”
and “Dick Clark’s
theological crumbs falling from the table by point is this: Simon, like the woman, was in
listening to the conversation taking place debt and helpless to pay it off. Owing less
New Year’s Rockin among the host and his guests. But there than her didn’t give him room to brag about
Eve.” We also associ- were strict rules: sit anything. Had he come
ate the ringing in of
the New Year with
Pastorally against the wall and
keep your mouth
to see that his external pi-
ety and self-righteousness
new beginnings and Speaking shut and under no “We might change our did not make him right
second chances. On Rev. David Bradsher circumstances are with God, he might have
December 31, 2009, you permitted to
behavior but in the end our joined the woman weep-
millions of people made a New Year’s resolu- come to the table hearts remain the same. ing at Jesus’ feet. I wish
tion to lose weight, be nicer to their spouse, and touch any of the
stop smoking and get organized. Unfortu- honored guests. This
Real change begins with the Irienced could say Simon expe-
transformation
nately, many who make such resolutions sinful woman broke heart, not with the outward that day. I can say this
find themselves falling back into the same each one of these. woman experienced it to
patterns and habits they thought they had She approached the appearance.” the core. What did she
left behind. Mark Twain observed in a col- table; fell at Jesus’ do? Nothing. She merely
umn he wrote on January 1, 1863, “Yester- feet weeping. She acknowledged her sin and
day, everybody smoked his last cigar, took broke open an expensive bottle of perfume inability to change herself and also Jesus
his last drink, and swore his last oath. Today, and poured it all over his feet and wiped as the only one who could change her. We
we are a pious and exemplary community. them down with her hair. I suppose she did may not realize it but when we make resolu-
Thirty days from now, we shall have cast our crash the party to some extent. Simon was tions to change, we often approach it like a
reformation to the winds and gone to cut- not pleased: “If this man were a prophet, he Pharisee. We make rules and laws and beat
ting our ancient short comings considerably would know who is touching him and what ourselves up. We might change our behavior
shorter than ever.” kind of woman she is—that she is a sinner.” but in the end our hearts remain the same.
Jesus encountered a woman who made a You may already know that Pharisees were Real change begins with the heart, not with
new start on a new life in Luke 7:36-50. We a very proud, self-righteous sect of Judaism the outward appearance. What changed this
are told Jesus had been invited to a dinner who hid behind the veneer of law-keeping woman? It wasn’t rules, laws or dress codes
party by a Pharisee named Simon who want- and false piety. Simon had already judged but an experience of God’s amazing grace
ed to find out who this radical rabbi was who the woman and written her off. He conclud- that transformed her. Jesus said to her, “Your
he had heard so much about. It was during ed Jesus was a fraud and judged him as also. sins are forgiven…Your faith has saved you;
this dinner party that a certain woman, who Jesus, knowing Simon’s thoughts responded go in peace.” She was forgiven much and this
had a sinful reputation, dropped in to pay with a parable. “Two men owed money to experience of grace made her a new woman.
Jesus a visit. This might sound like Tareq and a certain moneylender. One owed him five So do you really want to change? Join this
Michaele Salahi showing up uninvited to a hundred denarii, and the other fifty. Neither woman, myself and millions of others at the
of them had the money to pay him back, so feet of Jesus where life-transforming grace
he canceled the debts of both. Now which awaits.

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Fishing when the Arctic Circle falls on Nassau County

To call the past few ice from the bottom of it. I way to the back of the creek and
days cold would be a also realized that I did not did not get one bite. Did I mention
vast understatement. have enough clothing so I that it was cold? Anyways, after an
It has been down right went and geared up a little hour and a half of fishing the only
freezing. With lows in heavier. That might have thing I caught was a mild case of
the mid twenties and been the best decision of pneumonia.
the highs barely crawl- the trip. On the way back out of the creek
ing into the fifties, one After about five cups of I decided to stop by a few docks
could say finding some- Nassau coffee and letting my truck and pitch some different grubs to
thing to do indoors heat up I headed to the see if they were holding fish. I tied
would be a wise deci-
Outdoors boat ramp. Once I arrived on a black, three-inch swimming
sion. Well, I guess you Ryan Conner I realized that not only was minnow on a sixteen-ounce black
could say I may not it cold but the wind had D.O.A. jig head. On the first cast I
qualify as the wisest individual in picked up out of northwest. Did I let it hit the water and then sink to
“There was no way that I
the world. mention the dressing heavier deci- the bottom. After it set for a brief
was going to get water on
This week I set out to do a little sion? Anyways I loaded everything time I began a slow retrieve. On
my hands and even if I did
more of a personal fishing trip. My into my kayak and set off. about the fourth turn of the reel,
have to grab it, I was
goal was to talk about different tac- I was on the water for about five BAM! A fish was on. When I pulled sporting two pairs
tics when dealing with cold weather minutes when I realized I had not the fish up to the side I grabbed it of gloves.”
fish. I have always been told that seen the first bait fish stir the top of with my fish holder. There was no
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fish will bite no matter what the the water. Not a good sign. Shortly way that I was going to get water
weather conditions are with a few after, I arrived at one of my favorite on my hands and even if I did have Okay, so there is a point to this anywhere. They are hoping it comes
slight exceptions. This may very mud flats to fish this time of year. to grab it, I was sporting two pairs story. Fish are most likely going to to them. Also, do not forget to dress
well be true but you certainly have Generally the redfish tend to spill of gloves. The red fish was immedi- bite in any situation whether it is for the occasion. If you think that
to change tactics, and cold weather onto the flat during the winter not ately released as it was only about a hundred degrees outside or the you are dressed warmly enough put
fishing is a prime example. only to chase bait but to do a lit- seventeen inches. Arctic Circle falls on top of Nassau another layer on.
First off, stay home unless you tle warm up session. Sunday was After I released the fish I auto- County. One just has to find where If you decide to fish in the next
are really desperate for a pull on the not the case. As far as I could see, it matically repeated the process. The they are at and what they are bit- few weeks do not hesitate to shoot
end of the line or you need fish in was undisturbed water, so I chose to same result occurred which was ing. If it is cold, try fishing where me an email at fooreel@yahoo.com
the freezer. I was wishing Sunday find another spot to fish. another seventeen-inch red fish. I I finally found fish. Structure with and I will happily indulge a few of
that I had stayed in bed five min- I paddled over to a nearby creek fished for the next hour and caught little current running would be a the tactics that I have used recently
utes after I had gotten out of it. The that holds some nice structure and quite a few reds and some nice great place to start. Especially if it in the cold water. The fishing can be
temperature outside was twenty also has provided some cold water trout using the same tactic. I finally is blocked from the wind. If you are tough this time of year but it also
six degrees. When I loaded up my success for me in the past. I trolled caught a few keeper trout and a red using artificial bait move it as slow- can be very rewarding. As always,
kayak in the back of the truck I some different colored grubs while over eighteen inches and headed ly as possible because these fish are good luck in all your outdoor ad-
had to chip out a quarter inch of throwing top water plugs all the back to the house. not looking forward to chasing bait ventures and be safe out there.

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Garden Talk: Will the Cassia shrub survive the cold snap?
QUESTION: I have a Cassia shrub
which produced beautiful yellow flowers
in the fall. After our recent cold snap, the
plant has died. Is it totally dead or will it
grow back in the spring? BC
JORDI: More than likely your shrub will
regrow and bloom those bright, showy, yel-
low flowers in October or November. The
Cassia or Senna shrubs are considered part
of the legume or pea family. A few of them
are considered invasive such are the Senna or
Cassia bicapsularis and the Senna or Cassia
pendula, though you may have a different
cultivar in your home landscape. The invasive
types have been known to spread in Florida’s
natural areas and they can be a nuisance in
Central and South Florida because they grow
year-round and produce an abundance of
seed. Cassia is also known as Butterfly Bush
or Christmas Senna, which was a native of
threat of freezing temperatures has passed.  people are always surprising me and therefore
Q: Can you tell me something about the
tree called the “Fringe Tree?” RA
JORDI: The Fringetree (Chionanthus
virginicus L.) or “Old Man’s Beard” is na-
tive to north and central Florida. For more
than a century, this little tree has been a fa-
vorite for home gardens. As one of the latest
of spring-flowering trees and shrubs, it is a
desirable ornamental to follow the maples,
dogwoods, and redbuds. Its mature height
is approximately 25 feet with a trunk grow-
ing to eight inches in diameter, although it
grows slowly. Large fringe-like white flowers
appear in the spring when new petal growth
appears. In addition, white, narrow, ribbon-
like petals, which are slightly fragrant, will
droop in clusters from four to six inches long.
Dark blue or black olive-like fruit droops in
clusters and ripens in the summer. The fruit
does not attract birds but is not a significant
litter problem.
The Fringetree wants to produce several
trunks but can be trained by proper pruning
to grow a single trunk. It grows in a variety
of light conditions but does better if pro-
tected from harsh afternoon sun. The Fringe-
tree prefers moist, acid soils but can grow in
damp or slightly dry areas. This tree is truly
a beautiful and under utilized tree. For more
specific information about this tree check
out this University of Florida website: http://
in some micro-climates it may do well.  How-
ever, before you plant it in the ground con-
sider it would be at risk should we have a hard
freeze.  It is possible to cover the Christmas
cactus until the threat of freeze is over, but
may not guarantee success.  If it is too large
for your house, you might consider propagat-
ing it into smaller hanging pots.  Propaga-
tion is easily done by leaves or cuttings.  All
parts of the plant are poisonous - so don’t eat
it.  But it might also be wise to keep it away
from any nibbling animal friends or children.  raspberry cultivar recommended for trial
Christmas cactus can tolerate sun to partial
shade and most of the time the reason this
plant fails is the result of over watering.  Err
on the side of “too dry” to avoid root rots.  crop during the winter in the southern parts
Be cautious when hanging plants in windows;
few of them like the intense heat caused by
direct sunlight through glass panes.  Filtered
light through trees works best for most house
plants.
Q. Is it possible to grow red raspberries
in North Florida? If so, what varieties? RW
A. According to the University of Florida,
raspberries are difficult to grow here as per-
ennials and the flavor of the berries is fair to
poor.  Raspberries are typically grown in the
north so I do not want you to be discour-
aged if yours do not do well.  It is not you, it
is the plant.  Here is an section from one of
our publications: ‘Dorman Red’ is the only
in Florida when grown as a perennial crop;
however, berry flavor is poor to fair. ‘Herit-
age’ raspberry has been grown as an annual
of the state after it receives its chilling require-
ment.  The following website has a complete
publication for your perusal.  http://edis.ifas.
ufl.edu/hs104.
I have also included a publication from
North Carolina which is about growing rasp-
berries in the home garden: http://www.ces.
ncsu.edu/depts/hort/hil/hil-8204.html.
Rebecca Jordi, UF/IFAS Nassau County Hor-
ticultural Extension Agent, is a University of
Florida faculty member. Mail questions to Gar-
den Talk, c/o Rebecca Jordi, Nassau County Ex-
tension, 543350 US 1, Callahan, FL 32011.
Visit http://nassau.ifas.ufl.edu, or email her at
rljordi@ufl.edu.

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tropical America. It can reach a height of 12
feet, grows rapidly, prefers full sun and can
tolerate a variety of soil types. Cassia is clas-
sified as only marginally salt tolerant. Cassia
can be susceptible to attack by caterpillars
which destroy new growth and flower buds
and twig borers can be a problem. Wait to
prune it in late winter or early spring after the
hort.ifas.ufl.edu/trees/CHIVIRA.pdf.
Q: Can I plant my Christmas cactus out-
side? KL
A: Christmas cactus is in the genus, Sch-
lumbergera, and in Northeast Florida it is
most often treated as a house plant rather
than a choice for the landscape.  Of course,
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Tuesday, January 12 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Invasive Species Awareness Week
The week of January 10-16, 2010 is Invasive Species
Awareness Week. In an effort to combat this growing
problem in Northeast Florida, a free educational pro-
gram is being offered to anyone who is struggling to
control invasive weeds on their properties.
Come and learn how to identify the most common
invasive plants in our area, how they were intro-
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tantly; how to control them. Featured plants will
include Brazilian pepper, air potato, cogon grass and
Chinese Tallow. The meeting will be held at the Nas-
sau County Extension Office, 54330 US Highway 1 in
Callahan. For more information call (904) 879-1019.
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Saturday, January 9 at 8 a.m.
Birding Trip
The Nassau County Bird Club will hold its next field
trip at the Fort Clinch State Park fishing pier. Meet at
the entrance to the pier. Target birds include the Pur-
ple Sandpiper, Red-breasted Merganser, two species
of loons, the Northern Gannet and Bonaparte Gull.
Bring binoculars, field guide, bug juice, sunscreen,
rain gear, sunglasses and water. Also bring layers of
clothing - the weather can be brutal on the pier in
winter. For information call Carol Wyatt at 261-9272
or e-mail carolinewy@aol.com.
Saturday, January 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Fernandina Farmers Market
The Market features farm-direct fruits and veg-
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Choose from a variety of organic products, specialty
foods, gourmet baked goods from crusty breads
to delectable desserts, prepared foods and a wide
variety of specialty tropical plants and landscaping
plants. Held in the historic downtown at 7th & Cen-
tre. Visit www.fernandinafarmersmarket.com or call
904-491-4872 for more information.
Saturday, January 9 at 11 a.m.
Kayak Trip
The Nassau Sierra Club will host a guided kayak/ ca-
noe trip from Little Talbot State Park (Kayak Amelia)
to Fort George Island on Jan. 9. The three- to four-
hour trip will depart from the Kayak Amelia conces-
sion on Little Talbot State Park for a three- to four-
mile easy paddle in calm water. Participants with
their own kayaks must have a flotation device. Or
rent a kayak at $30 single/$45 tandem from Kayak
Amelia, which is waiving the launch fee and offering
a 10 percent rental discount. Bring sun protection,
insect repellent, food and drinking water. Partici-
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Kreger @rocketmail.com or call (904) 432-8389.
Saturday, January 9 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Artrageous Artwalk
The second Saturday of each month features the Ar-
trageous Artwalk in the historic downtown district
of Fernandina Beach. The 13 participating galleries
offer a diverse selection of art, including: acrylics,
copper, metals, photography, pottery, stained glass,
watercolors and much more. The event is free.
Thursday, January 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Speed Networking
The Young Professionals Council of Nassau County
(YPC) will be hosting a speed networking event at
The Intercoastal Wine Company (10 North 2nd Street,
Fernandina Beach).  If you are between the ages of
21 and 40, we invite you to come out to  network
and learn more about YPC.  The goals of YPC include
networking, professional development, community
service, and advocacy.  RSVPs are appreciated, but
not required.  Email us at Youngprofessionalscoun-
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Wednesday, January 20 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Stormwater Landscape Management Program
Becky Jordi, University of Florida/IFAS Nassau
County Horticulture Extension Agent  and Paul Sta-
ples (Nassau County Watershed Action Volunteer
Coordinator) will be conducting a program called
Neighborhood Stormwater/Landscape Program.
The information given in this session will educate
homeowners and small businesses about the ben-
efits of correct maintenance and proper landscap-
ing of plants surrounding storm water systems and
within the aquatic system itself. The presentation is
at the  Aquatics Building education room,  Atlantic
Ave. Parks and Recreation facility. The session is free.
Thursday, January 21 at 11:30 a.m.
Men’s Newcomers Club
The Men’s Newcomers Club of Amelia Island will
hold its luncheon meeting at the Fernandina Beach
Golf Club. The speaker will be Renee Stoffel, sales &
marketing coordinator for Savannah Grand Assisted
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know your neighbors Richard, known to his friends as “Tank”
grew up on Laney Road and graduated from
University Christian in Southside. He ended up
moving out the Callahan because he and his
wife felt that the schools would be better for
their three children, Richard, Sarah and Meagan.
Richard is a self-employed painter who owns
his own business, Colson Painting.
Richard really enjoys the friendly people of
Callahan. For fun, Richard likes to shop, gamble
and ride his dirt bike. He and his family also
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one soon.
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Richard has had a hard time with the local
police though. He lives on a dirt road and
while his neighbors who happen to be friends
with a couple of policemen can ride their four-
wheelers on the road, the police always seem
to show up when he and his son ride their dirt
bikes. “You get priveledges if you know the
right people”
A little over a year ago Frances moved to
Hilliard from Riverview. She came because she
wanted her family to be in a safe environment.
Hilliard has been everything she wanted and
more. Frances really enjoys the family-oriented
area and loves the fact that all her neighbors
know eachother. “You almost don’t have to
know your neighbors because one neighbor
can just tell you everything about them.”
Frances is a retail merchandiser for Advantage
Sales. Her husband’s name is Robbie and they
Frances Veck have two children, Dana and Daniel.
To Frances, if you’re going to have fun, you’re
Hilliard going to be outdoors. You will often find her
and her children visiting their neighbor and
feeding their horses and cows. Her husband is
also an avid hunter. Frances does enjoy that,
“If you hear a gun shot it’s only because it’s
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Moving to Hilliard has helped Frances breathe
easier at night. She simply loves living here.
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Kyle and Blake. They are often outside either at
the beach, hunting, fishing or playing sports.
His son Kyle is currently enrolled with the
Fernandina Beach Babe Ruth League.
Brad Richardson Coming from the west coast, Brad has really
learned to appreciate the slower pace that
Fernandina Beach Fernandina Beach has to offer. He has also
found that the area has a lot opportunities to
offer. He said that that he had, “met some really
nice people.” In fact, Brad couldn’t think of one
thing he didn’t enjoy about the area.
Being the all American dad that he is, he
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Cheryle moved to Yulee about 25 years ago
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put a mobile home up for her. While she was
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