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VOLUME 2 ISSUE 3 SERVING YULEE, HILLIARD, BRYCEVILLE , FERNANDINA BEACH AND CALLAHAN January 21, 2010

For the love of cars Sheriff’s employee arrested

By Lauren Jones
Editor
For Brian Green, restoring
old cars is all about seeing the
finished product.
Green and his father Ran-
dy own Green’s Rod Shop in
Callahan and have been in
business for six years.
Fixing cars was just a hob-
by at first for the father and
son team, but Brian says they
got lucky enough to make a
living out of it.
Randy turned his son on
to restoring old cars at an
Randy (left) and Brian (right) Green have owned Green’s Rod
Shop in Callahan for six years.
for people out of town who
body of the car and com-
By Lauren Jones for Amsoil Incorpo- Seagraves then inquired
Editor rated, an oil compa- with Amsoil if Taylor was a
ny the sheriff’s office dealer for the oil company,
The Nassau purchases from. which they confirmed.
County Sheriff’s Of- Sheriff Seagraves Taylor had been receiv-
fice arrested one of conducted a two ing this compensation since
their own on Tues- week investigation. March 2002. He started the
day, January 19. Seagraves said he position in September 2001.
Kenneth Taylor reviewed invoices The total amount he gained
was arrested for un- Kenneth Taylor which seemed sus- was $2,921.17. His bond is
lawful compensa- picious. In the last set at $25,002.
tion or reward for official be- six months, the purchasing “Other than that, he’s been
havior in violation of Florida orders were slightly higher a good employee. He does
Statute 838.016, a second than normal. Seagraves then his work and we haven’t had
degree felony. noticed a race car with the any other disciplinary issues
Taylor was receiving kick- Amsoil decal on it that per- or problems with him,” Sea-
backs as a purchasing agent sonally belonged to Taylor. graves said.

Outdoor activities in Nassau

early age. He gave Brian a
1934 Chevrolet when he
was only 13 years old. It was
his high school graduation
present five years later after
they restored it together. Bri-
an then sold it after two years
and bought a 1930 Chevro-
let, had it a year, sold it and
built a 1932 Ford. He sold
that in 1998 and since then,
he says he hasn’t had time for
his own work. He focuses his
time on customers’ projects
along with his father and a
few other employees in the
shop.
Green’s Rod Shop, on US
Hwy. 1 in Callahan does
work on cars brought in by
people from all over. Brian
says most of
their
work
is
heard about about their shop
through word of mouth.
Green’s doesn’t have to adver-
tise too often.
The Green’s have done
work on cars from as early
as 1910 to the mid 1970s.
They usually have five to six
projects going on at once and
one restoration can take up
to a year, depending on the
customers’ desires.
The Green’s have been in
Callahan for generations.
Brian was born and raised
there and attended West
Nassau High School. His
mother and father were also
born and raised in Callahan.
They will do any type of
restoration except for in-
teriors. They do most-
ly what they call
frame off, when
they take
t h e
frame
o f f
t h e
pletely redo it. They also fix
a lot of rust and redo the
engine. But Green says the
painting and body work is
what takes the most time.
At the moment, a finished
1952 blue Pontiac, a 1968
red Cadillac and a 1957
black Thunderbird are sitting
in the garage of the shop. The
Cadillac and the Pontiac be-
long to an 83-year-old wom-
an who knew exactly what
she wanted on both cars. On
the Cadillac, she told Brian
she wanted side pipes, for
the car to move up and down
and Lamborghini doors,
where they open upward.
Ever since her husband
died, the woman has wanted
to carry on his legacy and
love of cars. She takes them
to car shows with her daugh-
ter and has what you could
call a unique taste.
“She is something else,”
Brain laughed.
The Green’s try to make it
to Shades of the Past, an an-
nual car show in Tennessee
where 5,000 cars are brought
to compete for the best look-
ing car. The first two cars
Brian and his father restored
won the top 25 in the show
each year.
“It’s rough right now with
the economy, but I’m glad I
can do this and make a liv-
ing,” Brian said.
If you want to know just
how much Nassau County
has grown, take a drive
down A1A at five o’clock.
Yes it is official, we have a
rush hour. It is not JTB
by any means but it is cer-
tainly not the same quiet
road it was twenty years
ago. With all the growth Nassau
that we have experienced Outdoors
over the past few years, it is
very easy to forget that the Ryan Conner
majority of this county is
still rural.
The quick pace of the city has gradually
trickled down to our area and there are a ton
Outdoors cont. on page 4
of people who have forgotten what this county
was built around. Small business owners in the
hidden corners have kept this county prosper-
ous for decades. We spend so much time flying
around that we do not take the time to open Rilyn Connor enjoys riding on Spanky, a pony
our eyes and ears and realize there are endless at the Osborne farm.
opportunities to take advantage of right next
door.
A great example of this is horseback riding. My daughter has taken several rides on Spanky,
When was the last time you traveled on some- a gentle pony and has learned many techniques
thing without turning the key to the ignition? in a short time. Not only do you learn how to
I am sure that it has been a while, if ever. Here ride a horse but you learn responsibilities such
is a great chance to change your prospective. as saddling up and cooling down.
Tucked right in the heart of Nassauville is Os- Sherri also incorporates Labrador retrievers
borne Quarter Horses, LLC. into her business. She breeds champion labs
Sherri Osborne offers lessons for all ages. If and sells beautiful puppies. Even if you already
you are already an experienced rider, she also own a lab, she does training as well. Your mis-
offers trail and beach rides as well. Her farm is behaving canine could be a well behaved dog
located at 95119 Osborne Trail in Fernandina within weeks with the help of the Osbornes.
Beach, 32034. You can also reach her at 904- If you are interested in the services of the
753-1155. For small children she has ponies. Osbornes, their email address is www.os-

Burglar The Florida House

callahan, FL
U.S. POSTAGE

Permit No. 50
PRSRT STD

suspects
PAID

Inn closes doors

caught The Florida House Inn, closed on Mon-
day, January 18 after being behind on taxes
POSTAL PATRON

Laurel Harden James Woods Martin Woods
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office finally membered taking the co-defendants Martin and
caught up to all three people involved in auto James Woods to Barnwell Road and waiting for
burglaries dating back to early September. them to call at the Huddle House. When they
On September 8, it was reported two suspects did, he went back to Barnwell Road and picked
entered a vehicle, stole $20 worth property and them up. They then went to Kingsland, GA for
were seen walking the neighborhood that same gas and to the same McDonalds on the video.
night and ran when police responded. Harden said he did not eat the food they ordered
One hour later the credit card was used at a but only remembered it being a big order. He
THE NASSAU NEWS
in 2008 and 2009. It was the oldest operating
hotel in Florida.
Michael Love, finance director for the Nas-
sau County Tax Collector’s Office says the
owners, Joe and Diane Warwick owed close
to $1,900 in tangible personal property taxes.
The Warwicks bought the house in 2005
and fixed a lot of the disrepair. They decided
to close it after facing foreclosure.
The building was built in 1857 and housed
Civil War officers as well as famous icons lat-

McDonalds for $87.20 worth of food. One of the had an argument with Martin and James Woods. er such as Oliver Hardy, Mary Pickford and
passengers, Martin Woods got out of the car to They told him if he drove them to break into ve- Henry Ford.
Yulee, FL 32041

get a straw at the same McDonalds. Woods was hicles they would buy him gas. Love says they owed taxes for the past two
P.O. Box 837

later found to have stolen credit and debit cards,
cash and a gun from several vehicles in the Yulee
area.
On January 7, Harden was arrested in a related
case with the credit card. He told detectives he re-
James Woods, 28 along with Laurel Harden,
Jr., 53 and Martin Woods, 26, all of Yulee are be-
ing held in the Nassau County Detention Center
on charges of burglary to a vehicle, grand theft,
armed burglary to a vehicle and petit theft.
years which accrued an interest rate of 18 per-
cent and continue to do so.
“It’s a tremendous building. I hope it opens
again, by [the Warwicks] or someone else,”
Love said.
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Hilliard

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
Callahan
laurenjones@thenassaunews.com. Please be prepared to provide documentation of the developments.
Monday, January 11
Shawn Curtis, 19 of Jacksonville was arrested
Government for fraud; uttering a false check.
Meetings
Bryceville
Laura McConnell, 32 of Kingsland, GA was ar-
rested for petit theft and domestic battery.
Jack Higgs, 54 of Yulee was arrested for making
harassing telephone calls.
Following are upcoming public
Artay Knight, 20 of Folkston, GA was arrested
for driving without a license, suspended or
meetings in Nassau County. revoked.
COUNTY COMMISSION (Commission George Hix, 60 of Fernandina Beach was ar-
rested for DUI.
chambers at the James S. Page
Alger Sluder, 24 of Callahan was arrested for
Government Complex, 96135 Nassau driving without a license, suspended or revoked.
Place in Yulee. They can be reached at Justin McDonald, 24 of Folkston, GA was ar-
904-491-7380.) rested for driving without a license, suspended
or revoked.
6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 25
6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8 Wednesday, January 13
Pamela Pace, 20 of Yulee was arrested for utter-
SCHOOL BOARD (Nassau County ing a forged instrument. Four times throughout
School Board District Office building, 2009, she wrote false checks at the Wachovia
bank in Yulee.
1201 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach,
Cynthia Hubbard, 41 of Hilliard was arrested
unless otherwise noted. They can be for cruelty to animals.
reached at 904-491-9900) Sam Lucero, 38 of Middleburg, FL was arrested
for violation of parole for aggravated stalking
6:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28 and throwing and shooting deadly missiles.
6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11 Matthew Wells, 36 of Fernandina Beach was
arrested for principal theft. He stole a woman’s
purse and took money out of it and left it in the
FERNANDINA BEACH CITY men’s bathroom of the Palace Saloon.
COMMISSION (Their office can be
Christopher Burks, 37 of Yulee was arrested for
reached at 904-227-7305.) lewd and lascivious battery.
Vetta Thompson, 36 of Hilliard was arrested for
6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2 DUI.
6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16
Christina Heathcott, 36 of Callahan was ar-
rested for DUI.
CALLAHAN TOWN COUNCIL (Their
Monta Wingate, 51 of St. Petersburg, FL was ar-
office can be reached at 904-879-3801.) rested for driving without a license, suspended
or revoked.
7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1
7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18
Douglas Stewart, 27 of Fernandina Beach was
arrested for the sale and delivery of marijuana.
Joyce Martin, 56 of Fernandina Beach was ar-
rested for aggravated battery.
Brandon Burnette, 24 of Hilliard was arrested
for possession with intent to sell marijuana and
resisting an arrest.
Jonathan Toker, 42 of Fernandina Beach was
arrested for writing worthless checks.
Robert Peck, 22 of Fernandina Beach was ar-
rested for domestic battery.
Michael Peck, 20 of Fernandina Beach was ar-
rested for domestic battery.
Kimberly Rambo, 42 of Hilliard was arrested for
domestic battery.
Friday, January 15
Tiffany Messer, 20 of Yulee was arrested for
DUI.
Jose Guadalupe, 26 of Yulee was arrested for
not having a driver’s license.
John Junior, 44 of Fairfax, SC was arrested for
not having a driver’s license.
Bobby Williams, 58 of Jacksonville was arrested
for fraud, uttering a false instrument.
Frank Carver, 24 of Fernandina Beach was
arrested for grand theft and dealing in stolen
property.
James Gilliard, 23 of Jacksonville was arrested
for possession of a controlled substance and
marijuana.
Robert Pyatt, Jr., 34 of Goldsboro, NC was
arrested for failure to submit to inspection and
driving without a license, suspended or revoked
with knowledge.
Saturday, January 16
James Green, 18 of Fernandina Beach was ar-
rested for possession of drug paraphernalia and
marijuana.
Erin Spann, 35 of Fernandina Beach was ar-
rested for DUI.
Gregory Mantegna, 53 of Wilmington, NC was
arrested for bypassing inspection and DUI.
Cody Martin, 19 of Fernandina Beach was ar-
rested for possession of drug paraphernalia and
marijuana.
David Bunk, 46 of Fernandina Beach was ar-
rested for DUI.
Kenneth Jones, 36 of Miami, FL was arrested for
DUI and driving while license is suspended.
Stephanie Wilson, 30 of Fernandina Beach was
arrested for domestic battery.
Victoria Paden, 20 of Kingsland, GA was ar-
rested for possession of alcohol under the age
of 21, obstruction by disguise and unlawful use
of a driver’s license.
Sunday, January 17
Brittaney Arias, 23 of Yulee was arrested for
domestic battery.
Stuart Hamer, 36 of Fernandina Beach was
arrested for DUI, reckless driving and refused to
sign his citation.
Shennell Lambert, 47 of Jacksonville was ar-
rested for driving without a license, suspended
or revoked.
Williard Osibin, II, 50 of San Fransisco was
arrested for operating truck while his license is
suspended.
Monday, January 18
Jerry Langley, 54 of Hilliard was arrested for
domestic battery by strangulation.
Travis Thomas, 39 of Laurelville, OH was ar-
rested for possession of drug paraphernalia and
marijuana.
Tuesday, January 19
Chad Brown, 31 of Callahan was arrested for
domestic battery.

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Mrs. Patricia Alderman,
Brystol and Donna Myers are pleased to announce the selection Hilliard Middle-Senior High
of our daughter Brittany Myers for the People to People’s Student Am- School’s wonderful media
bassador Program. Fourteen student delegates from N.E. Florida were center paraprofessional,
passed away on Sunday,
selected  to represent America as Ambassadors  to Australia. She will
travel to the land down under for twenty days in June with educators January 17, following a brief
from Jacksonville and surrounding areas. People to People Internation-
al was founded by President Dwight D Eisenhower in 1956 to bridge
illness.
“Miss Pat,” as she was
cultural and political borders through education and exchange, making called by generations of
the world a better place for future generations. Since its conception Hilliard students and par-
there have been nine US Presidents serve as honorary chairman. Presi- ents, worked in the school
dent Eisenhower’s great granddaughter Mary Jean Eisenhower serves as library for a total of 38
President and CEO today. years.  Her strong knowledge
Brittany is a junior at Yulee High School. She is a member of the of the school library made it
possible for her to help eve-
National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor society, a member and
Student Vice President of the Yulee High School Band, an Honor Stu- ryone who came into the me-
dent Taking Honors and Advance placement classes. We will be having Patricia Alderman
dia center—staff, students,
visitors—Miss Pat greeted
various fundraisers to pay for the trip which costs $7,200. If you would
like to help by making a donation or sponsoring her for this once in a them all, teased many of them and helped anyone who needed
lifetime experience please make contributions for Brittany into special anything from her. Her great smile, terrific laugh and unique
account number 702800617 routing number 263079276 at Vystar sense of humor will be missed by everyone at school.
Credit Union, through March 18. If you would like to learn more The homecoming service for Miss Pat will be held this Sat-
about People to People International, visit www.ptpi.org. urday at noon at the River of Praise Worship Center in Yulee.
Donna Myers, Yulee

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Obituaries Finding a community that’s right for you

Variety is one of the most distinctive char- than many people who had been members ers to his church. They had come to see how

Leo “Honey” Vest

Leo “Honey” Vest, 63, passed away Sunday
morning, January 17 at his Yulee home surround-
ed by his loving family. He was born December
8, 1946 in Princeton, WV and moved to Yulee in
1983 from Jacksonville. He retired from South-
eastern Aluminum in Jacksonville where he was
employed for over 30 years. Mr. Vest was a devot-
ed husband, father and grandfather and a mentor
to many. He loved fishing and going to Starbucks
every morning with his son, Larry and brother,
Vernal. He also enjoyed an evening smoke and
beer with his brother and son, Chris. He and his
wife, Frances, have been intimately involved in
helping disabled people for many years. Mr. Vest
dearly loved his wife and she loved him. Survi-
vors include his wife of 44 years, Frances Vest of
Yulee; three sons, Larry L. Vest, Jr., Chris Vest
and Michael Burchfield, all of Yulee; a daughter,
Wanita Vest, also of Yulee; one brother, Vernal
Vest of Yulee; two sisters, Sadie St. Clair (Frank)
of Cedartown, GA and Lovah Fralick (Crolie) of
Princeton, WV; three grandchildren, Bailey, Ash-
ton and Owen, all of Yulee; and numerous aunts,
uncles, cousins, sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces
and nephews. Funeral services were held on Tues-
acteristics of the American church. If you’re for generations. As pastors are prone to do, they could help. As they helped the pastor
not happy with your current church relation- my friend found time to talk with the cou- and others distribute food that day, they said,
ship for some reason, chances are there are ple of becoming members of the church. He “We’ve decided that we’re ready to become
lots of different options available was a little surprised when they told members of this church. We have been so
to you. If you’ve never developed a him they weren’t ready. They said impressed with the way we’ve been greeted
relationship with Christ or with his they were satisfied to visit and par- and treated here, but seeing how this church
church, it may be because you have ticipate in things when they could, helped everyone in this time of crisis has con-
some preconceived ideas about but weren’t ready to make the com- vinced us that this is the kind of church we
what church people are like. Visits mitment that membership involved. want to be part of.”
to three different churches on three Shortly after their conversation, It doesn’t have to take a disaster for us to
different weekends would probably one of that area’s tornadoes whipped reach out to people in our community. Nas-
prove at least some of those pre- through, doing lots of damage to sau County churches do it every day. Church-
conceptions wrong. Each church homes, schools and other parts of es here are responding even this week to the
has its own understanding of what Pastorally the community. Very soon after the
disaster in Haiti. Some are sending money.
it means to glorify God and to Speaking storm had passed, church members Some are sending people. Many are praying.
serve God’s people. Some go after gathered at the church, which had Churches in our community offer help to
those goals with a strong sense of Rev. Bob Phelps not been damaged by the storm, people in all kinds of physical and spiritual
mission. Others see worship as to plan how they could help their needs.
their primary mission. Teaching and learning community. Working with other churches One of those churches is right for you. It
is central in the minds of others. Some con- in their area, they established a community may be the one I serve. It may be another.
gregations are faithful enough to try to do all support center in their church building, a Think about what kind of a church it is that
those things and more. place where people could come to get food, you want to be part of. Then set out to find
I have a friend who pastors a church in an clothing and other kinds of help, a place from a place where God is and use your gifts, abili-
area of the country where tornadoes occur of- where volunteers could meet with others and ties and interests. I’ll bet it won’t take long.
ten. A new couple in his community began to go out to clean up, rebuild and help in other May God bless us as we continue to respond
worship with that congregation shortly after ways. The church also provided a quiet room to God’s call to worship, grow and serve to-
they moved there. They began to participate for people to just get away from the painful gether.
in educational programs and other things in realities the storm had brought. Bob Phelps is pastor of Providence Presbyte-
addition to coming to worship on Sunday. A day or two after the storm, the tired pas- rian Church, 96537 Parliament Drive, off Old
The newcomers were more actively involved tor looked up to greet those recent newcom- Nassauville Road. www.providenceyulee.com

Test Your
day, January 19, at North View Baptist Church, Test your
422 New Berlin Road in Jacksonville with Pastor 1. What wild bird is considered to be the smartest?
knowledge every
Brooks Monk officiating. In lieu of flowers, the Wednesday at 7
family suggests memorial donations be made to 2. Which southern state’s official fossil is the shark tooth? p.m. at the
“Hey Bud,” an organization dedicated to assist-
ing developmentally delayed individuals. For in-
formation on making donations, contact Frances
Vest at 904-225-2331. Arrangements by Green
Knowledge 3. In 1881, Clara Barton founded what organization?

4. How fast do nerve impulses such as pain travel to your brain?

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Nassau County residents gathered in downtown Fern-
andina for the Martin Luther Kind Day Parade starting
at the Peck Center on the corner of South 11th and Fir
streets. It was a sunny Monday, perfect weather for a
parade honoring the late Martin Luther King. Here are
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past Sunday. The only fish we found
were huddled up in a forty-yard
stretch. We caught several reds, puppy
drum and trout within a thirty-minute
span. After that, the bite completely
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with continuing education and it.
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the way the cookie crumbles. countancy for CPAs or the state’s preparer must also give you a
Until next time, good luck in all bar association for attorneys. copy of the return.”
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*This is a reprint of an article that ran in The how to pay our national debt while upon. working people and businesses in the form of
Yulee News on August 6, 2009. providing defense and maintaining the However, many of our politicians taxes. The taxes fund the operation of the gov-
In today’s world, politics should take priority in general welfare of Americans. would like, and want us to live in a ernment and its social welfare programs. When
every American’s life. Among other duties, they also have country where big government is the lawmakers add a new welfare program, or more
Our founding fathers and the generation they the power to borrow money using so-called solution to all of our prob- people become dependent on current welfare
represented obviously saw the subject of poli- credit provided by the U.S., as well as lems, needs and desires. programs, the government needs more money to
tics and freedom as a very important priority. cash, and declare war. These are all ex- Thomas Jefferson once warned, “A operate.
Although we are not at war with English kings tremely vital processes for any republic government big enough to give you Where does the money come from? You guessed
today, we have the war on terror, the economic to survive. everything you want is big enough to it - the working people and businesses.
downturn all around the world and the threat of That should not be taken lightly. All Politics take away everything you have.” That Some politicians use the lines, “we’ll just raise
nuclear weapons being sought by countries that Therefore, we need to make sure that Considered is a strong and true statement. taxes on the rich and the wealthy corporations.”
don’t exactly consider us friends. the people representing us - “us” being Power is the most sought after privi- That statement is very misleading.
Although these are only a few of the many rea- the people who pay the taxes to fund Lamar Williams lege in our government today. We can The so-called “rich” and “wealthy corpora-
sons, they are probably the most obvious. these endeavors and all other federal see it all around us, mostly in the form tions” are the same people and companies many
We elect people who make important decisions workings - do indeed have our best interests at of government dependency. More and more peo- of us work for. If their tax obligation increases, the
on these issues and other matters that affect us heart. This will take a little research, but you can ple today rely on the government for basic things companies raise the price of their products - which
daily as Americans. Most people obviously know start by learning the names of your representa- like food, money, housing and, possibly soon, means all of us have to pay more for the items we
who their president and vice president are, but far tives. healthcare coverage. By allowing themselves to buy - or find other ways to offset the tax increase.
fewer are familiar with the names of their U.S. I believe that most Americans still desire to live become more and more dependent on the gov- In many cases, that means laying off people to
senators or representatives. in a country that is based on the ideals the nation ernment for these things, the government’s power reduce overhead. In this economy, we definitely
There are 435 members of the U.S. House and was founded on. The right to live free, obtain per- grows. do not need that.
100 U.S. senators - a relatively small amount of sonal property, build personal wealth and pursue Now, keep in mind our government doesn’t Lamar Williams lives in Yulee and can be con-
people to make our laws, set our taxes and decide happiness should never be forsaken or infringed generate any money. They take the money from tacted at lamar@thenassaunews.com.

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Gas or wood burning fireplaces ¾” sheet of plywood on the fascia temperatures, preferably below sixty-five degrees. Some fall and winters have consistently cool
consist of a firebox (stone or ceram- (or front) behind the sheetrock. temperatures but one never knows. Planting time is between September and November. Brus-
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so hot you can’t leave your hand there? In re- lation. There are many other precautions that in Yulee and the main Extension Office in Callahan. Send
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New opportunities for Roth IRA conversion Shampoos and their history
The first and most “Blue” shampoo
If you already have a Roth IRA, withdrawals. modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) important issue with contains blue and vi-
you’re aware of its biggest benefit: If you have a tradi- was $100,000 or less. But starting in your hair is how to care olet pigments. These
Your earnings grow tax free, provided tional IRA, you might be 2010, you can convert funds to a Roth for it. Colored and colors counteract the
you meet certain conditions. If you thinking it’s a good idea IRA even if your MAGI is over $100,000. processed hair requires yellowish cast com-
don’t have a Roth IRA, you may want to convert to a Roth IRA You will also be able to convert to a Roth additional care. Take mon in gray hair.
to consider one — and it may be because tax free sounds if you are married and file separate tax re- care of your hair as you Clarifying shampoos
easier for you to do just that in 2010. better than tax deferred turns. care for your skin. Gen- are great for remov-
Before we get to the reasons why — and, all things being And that’s not the only piece of good tly cleanse your hair ing product buildup
and moisturize. Hair
2010 may be your year to open or equal, tax free would in- news regarding your conversion ability.
care does not have to be Beauty and added
oily hair. Color
shampoos
convert to a Roth IRA, let’s look at Edward Jones deed be better. However, As mentioned above, you will have to pay
some differences between Roth and Financial Advisor it’s not quite that simple. taxes when you convert to a Roth IRA. A complicated. First find Tips contain dyes to en-
the right products for hance hair color. If
traditional IRAs. If you own a tradi- Ronnie L. Stoots Jr. If you convert your tra- conversion is usually reported as income your hair. Thomas Hughes
you wish to enhance
tional IRA, your contributions may ditional IRA to a Roth for the tax year the conversion takes place. The word shampoo is derived your natural color or slow down
be tax-deductible, depending on IRA, you’ll have to pay However, in 2010 only, your conversion from the Hindu word “champ,” fading, try a color shampoo.
your income level. But whether you can taxes on those traditional IRA earnings amount will be split and reported as in- which means to massage or Moisturizing shampoos clean
make deductible contributions or not, and contributions that had previously come for tax years 2011 and 2012 unless knead the scalp. The first mod- without drying and are good for
your earnings grow on a tax-deferred ba- gone untaxed. If you do convert, you’ll be you elect to report the entire conversion ern commercial shampoos were most hair types and daily use.
sis, which means your money can grow better off if you use money held outside amount on your 2010 taxes. You may find created in the 1930’s by John Lastly, volumizing shampoos
faster than it would if it were placed in your IRA to pay the taxes. If you simply that spreading the taxes over two years can Breck. He was obsessed with his contain water-attracting ingre-
an investment on which you paid taxes take money from your IRA, you’ll obvi- make the conversion more affordable. thinning hair so he formulated dients to swell the hair shaft to
every year. On the other hand, Roth IRA ously lower the value of your IRA — and, In any case, consult with your tax ad- the first mass market hair care boost hair thickness.
contributions are never tax-deductible, if you’re under 59½, you may have to pay visor before converting from a traditional products in the world. That is a glimpse into the
but your earnings grow tax free, as long as an additional 10% penalty on the amount IRA to a Roth. If done correctly, such a At heart, shampoos are wonderful world of shampoos.
you’ve held your account at least five years you withdraw to pay the taxes. conversion can potentially make a big dif- pretty straightforward: water It is a good idea to change up
and you don’t start taking withdrawals un- In the past, many investors have been ference in your ultimate retirement life- combined with a detergent or the shampoo you use from time
til you’re at least age 59½. prohibited from converting their IRAs style. surfactant. The rest of the bot- to time. Hair is not alive, but it
Furthermore, unlike a traditional IRA, due to either their tax filing status or their This article was written by Edward Jones tle is taken up with de-tanglers, does react differently to a variety
a Roth IRA does not require you to start income. Under previous rules, you could for use by your local Edward Jones Financial fragrance and perhaps preserva- of products. Have fun as you
taking distributions when you reach 70½. convert your traditional IRA to a Roth Advisor. Edward Jones, its employees and Fi- tives. These additional ingredi- “experiment.”
Consequently, you’ll have more flexibility IRA only if you were married and filed a nancial Advisors do not provide tax or legal ents are what really make the And as always, the prettiest
difference between formulas. feature will always be your smile.
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students of the month Matthew Johnson - Senior Annie Patz - Senior Josh Stripling - Freshman
Hilliard Middle-Senior High School West Nassau High School Yulee High School
Matthew Johnson says he Annie has had a passion for art Josh has been interested in
likes working with his hands since she can remember. “I’ve drawing since the third grade.
and being able to turn dirt into always been a creative person.” His dad’s artistic talent led him
something aesthetically pleasing. Everything she does, from the to explore his own. Art is Josh’s
He likes molding clay and way she dresses to the way
drawing and takes classes with way of expressing himself. He
she decorates her room has a
Ms. Whigam. enjoys drawing landscapes of
creative flair to it. Her featured
“Everyone thinks I’m just a jock places he would like to be. He
piece was done with oils, which
but I have a sensitive side,” he she has found to be one of her also enjoys drawing cars. His
says in response to those who favorite mediums favorite mediums
know him as only the tall football player. Along with along with pastels. to work with
playing for the Hilliard football team, he likes to ride When Annie are pencils. The
4-wheelers, ride horses and go fishing. He is also involved graduates she featured piece
in the Overcomers club. plans on going was done with
After high school, he plans to attend FSCJ to go to EMT to FSCJ to colored pencils
school and later become a firefighter.
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