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Letter from the President
Garden Talk
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June 2014 • Volume 8 • Issue 7 • www.northhamptonfl.com
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Tennis Camp
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European Cruises
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A Letter from the President
By Karen Kennedy,
President, NHA, Inc.
Welcome to summer at North
Hampton. The pool is alive with
activity. There’s sunning and
swimming of course, but you can
also sign up for:
!!Learn to Swim!!
Parent &
Tot, Beginner,
Intermediate,
Kennedy
Advanced & Swim
Team Prep! All lessons will be held
at the North Hampton pool.
• Feel peace of mind knowing
your child will learn water safety
and learn to swim with the
professionals at Elite Amenities!
• Private instruction with our
certified, background checked,
insured instructors.
• An instructor will contact you
after you register online to schedule
your lessons at your convenience.
Times are flexible.
• CALL 904.200.5310 or register at
www.ELITEAMENITIES.COM
!!Water Aerobics!!
Great for weight loss, increased
strength and energy levels!
• Join the group at the North
Hampton pool on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Friday at 8:30am.
• $7/class or $65/month
• Call Gaja Moriconi 904-460-5070
for more information.
Pool rules
Although we have a team of
lifeguards, Katie, Gino, Tyler B.,
Tyler C., Declan and Sam, here are
friendly reminders of the North
Hampton pool rules to help keep
everyone safer and happier:
• No smoking within the Amenity
fenced area
• No glass containers within the
pool area
• Please keep all food and
beverage at least 6 feet away from
pool edge
• No animals allowed within the
pool area
• No bicycles, skateboards,
scooters, etc. within the Amenity
fenced area
• No rafts, floats, boats, large
water soaker guns are allowed
within the pool area
• No diving, running, horseplay or
foul language
• North Hampton ID cards must
be shown upon entering.— this
is your blue card, not your white
entry key swipe. If you don't have
your blue ID card, please go to
northhamptonfl.com and download
the form to submit to Amelia
Island Management. You can
contact Joanne Nix at joanne.nix@
omnhotels.com or 904-277-5185
with any questions
• Maximum of 5 guests per
household
• Children under 12 must be
supervised
• Children not toilet trained must
wear swim diapers
Those that are trained, please
encourage them to use the restroom
every hour during adult swim
(Please note that if there is a
"brown out", we must close the pool
for a minimum of 24hours)
• Please be considerate of your
fellow community members and
clean up when you leave.
Amenity Center redo complete
The Amenity Center refurbishing
has been completed; the ceiling
and walls are freshly painted and
the carpet replaced. The Children’s
room has also been repainted and
the replacement of the flooring is
next on the action item on the list.
The breezeway has had its ceiling
power washed and stained as well
as the dock in front of the Amenity
Center.
No swimming at the Outpost
There is NO Swimming at the
Outpost. Swimming there is
dangerous due to tidal current,
large alligators, water moccasins
and underwater objects like
trees and branches in the water.
Publication Policy
The function of North Hampton Living is to serve the entire
North Hampton development. Priority will be given to reporting
news and activities of North Hampton neighborhoods, community
organizations and other news and events that directly affect the
residents of North Hampton. Second priority will be given to
articles of general interest as space permits. Articles and photos
must be received by the 2nd Friday of the month prior to publication
and sent to blwerner@bellsouth.net. Due to space limitations, all
articles are subject to editing.
Letters to the editor must be signed, as well as brief and in good
taste. Views expressed are those of the writer and do not express the
viewpoint of the editorial staff, the North Hampton Homeowners
Association Board or Amelia Island Management Inc.
North Hampton Living’s acceptance of advertising does not
constitute an endorsement or approval of any product or services
by the publisher, North Hampton Homeowners Board of Directors
or Amelia Island Managememt, Inc. The publisher reserves the
right to refuse advertising that does not meet the standards of the
publication.
The publisher of North Hampton Living agrees to indemnify
and hold harmless North Hampton residents, North Hampton
Homeowners Association Board and its directors and committees,
Amelia Island Management Inc.’s directors and members from any
claims asserted against or financial liabilities incurred by them
arising from commercial content of this publication or anything
contained in any advertising copy, including without limitation
any claims of whatever nature asserted by advertisers or potential
advertisers.
North Hampton Living is published for the residents of North
Hampton. North Hampton Living is a product of The Florida TimesUnion.
North Hampton Board of
Directors and Committees
Board of Directors 2012 – 2013
Karen Kennedy – President
Richard Stroup – Vice-President
Ron Flick – Secretary
Wayne Dennis - Treasurer
Frank Trocino – Director
Chairpersons
Budget and Finance – Wayne Dennis
Cable and Internet – Richard Stroup
Lakes and Landscape – Virginia Willis
Maintenance – Karen Kennedy
Modifications – Frank Trocino
Security/Neighborhood Watch – Frank Trocino
Marketing – John Cummins
Adult Social – Karice Orke
Children’s Social – Daryn Connelly
Standing Committees
Architectural Review Board – Ron Flick
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A Letter from
the President
Recently, 6 youngsters were
caught swimming and jumping
off the top rail of the dock at the
Outpost. Luckily, there were no
injuries, but please, there is No
swimming there.
Changes in storage facility
On June 30, 2012, the Vehicle
Storage Facility was deeded
over to the North Hampton
Association. The Association now
owns and is responsible for the
upkeep and improvements of the
Vehicle Storage Facility as well
as the maintenance of the right
of way access road. The Board of
Directors recognized the need
to make some improvements
and the access road was the
first action. There will be more
information coming.
The Security Committee
is currently addressing
improvements to the Amenity
Center and Pool Area with an
updated surveillance system and
a new alarm system. The plan is
to take security improvements
to the Storage Facility as a phase
2. The needs and constraints are
different between the Amenity
Center and the Vehicle Storage
Facility and therefore, the
solutions will to be customized
for each area. As part of the
plan, the fencing around the
Facility is a candidate for
replacement as well as the gates,
their placement and operation.
Now that the Electronic swipe
system has been introduced to
the Amenity Center and Pool
Area, there is the potential to add
the swipe system to the Storage
Facility to improve secure access
to the area. These are all in the
analysis and planning stage. Stay
tuned for more information.
Enjoy your Fourth of July
Celebration. Stay safe.
Regards,
Karen
North Hampton News
NORTH HAMPTON POOL NEWS
Our lifeguards will start
May 24, 2014 and be on
duty through Monday
September 2, 2014.
Hours through August
7th will be from 11am
-8pm daily,
9am - 9pm on Memorial
Day, 4th of July and
Labor Day.
Hours for the month of
August will be Monday
-Friday 2pm - 6pm,
Saturday and Sunday 11am - 8pm.
Say hello to our team
Katie, Gino, Tyler B., Tyler C.,
Declan and Sam.
Friendly reminders of the North
Hampton pool rules:
• No smoking within the Amenity
fenced area
• No glass containers within the
pool area
• Please keep all food and beverage
at least 6 feet away from pool edge
• No animals allowed within the
pool area
• No bicycles, skateboards,
scooters, etc. within theAmenity
fenced area
• No rafts, floats, boats, large
water soaker guns are allowed
within the pool area
• No diving, running, horseplay or
foul language
• North Hampton ID cards must
be shown uponentering. - this is
your blue card, not your whiteentry
key swipe. If you don't have
your blue ID card, please go to
northhamptonfl.com and download
the form to submit to Amelia Island
Management. You can contact
Joanne Nix joanne.nix@omnhotels.
comor 904-277-5185 with any
questions
• Maximum of 5 guests per
household
• Children under 12 must be
supervised
• Children not toilet trained must
wear swim diapers
Those that are trained, please
encourage to use the restroom every
hour during adult swim
(Please note that if there is a
"brown out", we must close the pool
for a minimum of 24 hours)
• Please be considerate of your
fellow community members and
clean up when you leave
Thanks everyone, let's have a safe,
fun summer!
North Hampton Association, Inc.
Board of Directors
North Hampton News
Garden Talk
By Rebecca L. Jordi
Nassau County Extension Director
Q: I am interested in growing okra, is it too late? ST
A: Okra, Abelmoschus esculentus, grows best when the temperatures are consistently above
65 degrees F, which makes this pod vegetable a warm season vegetable. Okra is part of the
Mallow family which includes plants such as cotton and hibiscus. Here, in Northeast Florida,
okra should be planted between March and July – so you still have time to get it in the ground
and reap the benefits. Okra will be ready to harvest
between 60 – 70 days but it is best to harvest the
pod when it has grown about 2-3 inches long. The
pods will be tender and edible at this stage. Long
pods around 5-6 inches are too fibrous and tough.
Ideally, the soil pH should measure between 5.8 and
6.8. Okra prefers well-drained, sandy soils high in
organic matter, but it can be grown in a wide variety
of soils. You can have the soil pH tested at either of
the Nassau County Extension offices at no cost to
you. Bring in a sample of your garden soil between
10am and 2pm on Fridays (except for holidays) at
the Yulee office (attached to fire station #30) or any
day from 8am – 5pm at the Callahan office (near the
Fairgrounds). Okra produces the highest quality and
quantity when planted in a full sun area. Moisture
is especially important during flowering and pod
development. During prolonged dry periods, a deep
soaking once every seven to 10 days with one to 1.5
inches of water should be adequate. Soaker hoses
or drip irrigation tape are the best methods for
applying water. The University of Florida suggests
the following varieties for growing here in Florida:
‘Clemson Spineless’, ‘Emerald’, ‘Annie Oakley II’,
‘Cajun Delight’.
Q: I purchased some swamp milkweed at one of your previous plant sales and I really
want to get some more. GK
A: Swamp milkweed, Asclepias
incarnata, is difficult to find it locally, but
we will have a few specimens of the native
swamp milkweed at our spring plant sale
Saturday, May 31 from 9am – noon. Ours
are particularly large and beautiful. The
monarch butterfly larvae have already found
them and are eating the leaves – as I write
this answer. As its name implies, Swamp
milkweed does prefer moist soils and grows
in sun to partial shade. The sap of this
wetland milkweed is more clear than milky
which is characteristic of other milkweed species. The genus, Asclepias, was named in honor
of Aesculapius, the Greek god of medicine, undoubtedly because some species have long been
used to treat a variety of ailments. The Latin species name, incarnata, means flesh-colored.
With its showy flower clusters Swamp milkweed attracts butterflies, bees and hummingbirds.
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Swamp milkweed will inevitably have aphids. The insects are not a problem unless the plant
looks sick, only then should you consider spraying the plant and aphids with soapy water.
Another possible treatment is to support the plant part with your hand and blast it with highpressure water. Swamp milkweed is good for wetland gardens and habitat. All parts of the plant
are toxic but only when ingested in large quantities. Swamp milkweed is a host plant (which
means the larvae eat the leaves) for Monarchs and Queen butterflies; it also provides nectar for
pollinating bees.
Q: I have some plant
growing around my
retention pond and it
appears to be getting out of
control. I was thinking it
was some type of elephant
ear. Can you identify it for
me? SC
A: Thank you for bringing
in a sample. However,
without realizing it, this
plant is on the invasive list
which means you need a
permit to pull it up and
transport it to me. It really
should have been double
bagged. When I dispose
of it, I will have to double
bag it to ensure it does not
escape to places we do
not want it. The plant is
called Wild Taro,Colocasia
esculenta. Taro can be
distinguished from elephant
ears by the attachment of
the leaf from the petiole. In
taro, the petiole attaches
to the leaf several inches
from the base of the ‘V’ of
the leaf, while the petiole is
attached directly at the base
in elephant ears. The leaves
are light green for elephant
ear and darker green in
color for taro. Both have
arrow-shaped leaves with long petioles and wavy margins. Elephant ear plants can grow up
to 9 feet in height, while taro is much shorter – rarely reaching 4 feet tall. Leaves are produced
from corms which are underground bulblike structures. Rhizomes give rise to offshoots that
extend from the corm. Mechanical control would mean digging out corms from the soil. Take
care when cutting, as the leaves contain oxalic acid, which may cause irritation to exposed skin.
Chemicals with known control are limited. Repeated applications of glyphosate (2% solution)
with a surfactant (something to help the chemical stick to the plant) may be effective, especially
if coupled with other management strategies.
Rebecca L. Jordi | Nassau County Extension Director | UF/IFAS Environmental
Horticulture | 543350 U.S. Highway #1, Callahan, FL 32011 | 904 491-7340 or 904 8791019 | http://nassau.ifas.ufl.edu
North Hampton News
MARGARITA PARTY AT NORTH
HAMPTON GOLF CLUB
Lots of music and good food and a capacity crowd were at the Margarita Party at the Golf Club. Everyone had
a great time and the food and margaritas were wonderful. Everyone was in a festive mood and really enjoyed the
evening. If you haven’t enjoyed the fun at one of the parties at the golf club, be sure to come the next time (July 4th
party). Reservations are suggested and be prepared to have a good time.
FAMILIES IN TRANSITION
Nassau County’s Homeless Kids, Homeless, but not Hopeless.
In Nassau County there are over 330 children that are without a
home of their own.
I want to say thank you to the people who donated clothing
(children and adult sizes at the end of the North Hampton Garage
Sale). I will be putting something in the Newsletter before the
next Yard Sale to remind people that we can collect items for
these homeless kids. Here is a list of some of the things that are
needed. If you want to donate you can call Angie Page McClellan
at 904-277-9021 for drop off times at 86207 Felmor Road,
Yulee, FL (behind Yulee Elementary School)
New Hygiene Items
Clothing-new & used
New underwear and socks
School Supplies
Educational equipment
Volunteers needed for:
Clothes Closet (where families can get clothes)
Tutoring
Filing office
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St. Augustinegrass Care
University of Florida
Florida Cooperative Extension Service
A FEW SUGESTIONS FOR LAWN CARE.
June-August
Mowing
Mow at 21/2 or 3 inches (as high as possible with
a home rotary mower). Return clippings on the lawn
unless the amount is excessive and clumping occurs.
Fertilization
Fertilize with 1 pound of nitrogen per 1000 sq. feet in
early July for higher-maintained areas. A slow release
nitrogen source (e.g., IBDU, miloganite, SCU, urea
formaldehyde, polycoating sources) will extend nitrogen
response and discourage rapid flushes of growth or
nitrogen loss due to excessive rainfall. Uing an iron
source during summer is an alternate recommendation
to nitrogen to provide desirable dard color without
undesirable flush of growth.
Irrigation
Frequent intense rainfall normally occurs during this
period. Water only on an as-needed basis.
Weed Control
Applying any postemergence herbicides during
summer may result in objectionable truf injury.
St. Augstinegrass is damaged by certain herbicides
(e.g., MSMA, DSMA). Follow label directions and use
with caution. Do not apply herbicides unless grass and
weeds are actively growing and not suffering from
drought stress and air temperatures are below 85
degrees F.
North Hampton News
A THANK YOU
NOTE
Lauren Taylor, Alexa Jones, Alexa Kennedy, and Griffin Taylor with Vishnu Maharaj, North Hampton
Resident PTR1 and USPTA Elite Professional.
Summer Tennis Camps
Summer Tennis is in full swing with North Hampton's adult and junior camps and
clinics.
Maharaj Tennis is offering Junior Tennis Camps July 7-11 and July 21-25. The cost
is $50 per week and offers fun structured instruction for various ages and abilities.
Email michelemaha@msn.com for further information on North Hampton Tennis
offerings.
!!LEARN TO SWIM!!
Parent & Tot, Beginner, Intermediate,
Advanced & Swim Team Prep!
All lessons will be held at the North
Hampton pool.
Private instruction with our certified,
background checked, insured instructors.
Feel peace of mind knowing your child
will learn water safety and learn to swim
with the professionals at Elite Amenities!
Swimming lessons starting NOW..so
register today!
An instructor will contact you after you
register online to schedule your lessons at
your convenience. Times are flexible.
CALL 904.200.5310 or register at www.
ELITEAMENITIES.COM
ATTENTION SWIMMERS
Something really interesting has come to
market. POOLMATE SWIM WATCHES.
The PoolMate watch counts laps, average
strokes per lap, adjusts to any size pool over
15m/yards, distance, has a data log (400
log capacity), speed (seconds per 100m), set
times, calories, pause function, efficiency
index, tumble turns, or pushing off the wall,
no calibration, 99.75% accuracy. This model,
in 4 colors, features a digital time display,
12/24 format, alarm, lap count, stop watch,
chrono, backlight, and is water resistant to
50m.
Other PoolMate Swim Watch
models feature downloadable swim
data, vibrating alarm, and heart rate
monitor. For more information, visit:
goodvibrationswristwatches.com
This is a Thank You
from Communities
in Schools where the
proceeds from our North
Hampton Fashion Show
went to help children and
teens.
Thank you for
investing the proceeds
of your recent North
Hampton Fashion Show
in the children and
teens assisted by our
organization. Through
your generosity, they
will develop the skills
to overcome obstacles,
succeed in school, and be
prepared for a productive
and rewarding life.
Communities
In Schools provides
prescriptive services to
struggling youth at six
Nassau County middle
and high schools. Last
year, 543 children
received individualized
services including
coaching, mentoring,
one-on-one and small
group tutoring, academic
remediation, behavior
intervention, clothing,
food, career exploration,
and school supplies.
Your confidence in our
services and the children
we serve makes a world of
difference to the youth of
Nassau County.
Thank you for building
lives, one day at a time,
one student at a time.
Sincerely,
Susan Milana
Executive Director
For more information
on how you can help, go
to::www.cinsnassau.org
North Hampton News
European River Cruising
River cruising is one of the fastest
growing segments of the travel industry.
It's no wonder! It is a wonderful way to see
the interior of Europe without being on a
motorcoach tour. The rivers are the old
highways of Europe – often you step off the
ship and are right in the center of town. You
unpack only once and wake up each day to a
new city or country! River cruise vessels are
quite small compared to ocean cruise ships.
The average holds 150 passengers and the
largest holds 200 passengers. This creates an
intimate atmosphere, enabling the passengers
to become part of the river cruise family!
Included shore excursions are culture and
history rich. All of the river cruise companies
include complimentary beer and wine— some
also include spirits.
There are several major players in the river
cruise market, all with some unique features.
Viking River Cruises has more ships than
any other line. They are very proud of their
Longships, which offer a variety of veranda
staterooms, including Explorer Suites with
wrap around verandas providing 270 degree
views. The Aquavit Terrace is an indoor/
outdoor area to enjoy casual meals al fresco.
There is also a roof top herb garden and puttputt!
Tauck River Cruises offer an upscale totally
all-inclusive experience. Their rates include all
shore excursions (with no optionals on sale on
board) all gratuities and complimentary beer,
wine AND spirits. They offer many exclusive
cultural experiences which are private for
Tauck guests only – such as a private Imperial
Evening at a palace in Vienna with a gala
dinner and performance. Tauck boasts four
Tauck Directors on board, including one Tauck
Cruise Director – which means smaller group
sizes for shore excursions.
AMA Waterways is the only river cruise line
to be a member of Chaines Des Rotisseurs, an
invitation only culinary society. The food is wonderful
on AMA! They also offer shore excursions for various
activity levels, such as “Late Starters,” “Gentle Walkers,”
“Regular Walkers” and “Active Walkers.” In addition,
guided bicycle tours are a great way to see a destination!
Avalon Waterways, a division of the Globus family of
brands, has beautiful new ships and exciting itineraries
in Europe. You can save 5% if you are a past passenger
on Globus, Cosmos or Monograms! Uniworld River
Cruises is a small boutique cruise line with elegant
decorating and unique design. Original artwork,
beautiful antiques, personalized attention and gourmet
cuisine are hallmarks of Uniworld.
All of the river cruise companies offer great
itineraries on the European rivers, including the Rhine,
Danube, Moselle, Seine, Rhone and Saone. Many offer
special interest cruises such as wine appreciation,
culinary, beer tasting, art emphasis, Christmas markets
and Jewish heritage. Some also offer family friendly
departures!
The most important thing to remember about river
cruising is to BOOK EARLY! NOW is the time to book
for 2015!!! Because the demand is high and the ships are
small, it is really critical to book early to ensure you get
the ship, itinerary and date that you desire!
904-696-1433