For the week of March 17, the Andrew County Commission had a busy Monday morning.The commission wanted to remind Andrew County residents that the annual Dust Form must be completed, signed and brought to the Andrew County Clerk's office by the end of work on March 31. The form is available in the County Clerk's office on the first floor of the Andrew County Courthouse.
A variety of topics were discussed at the March 17 city council meeting.During public testimony, two residents brought up issues discussed at the March 3 meeting.Ralph Stanton spoke about the trailer park located at South 7th St. He voiced concerns about zoning as well as dangerous and unsightly conditions.Councilman Keven Schneider answered Stanton by stating “The council wants to find a solution.
Trevor Tutt, the executive director of MOKAN, the regional council involved with regional planning and economic development brought several items to the Andrew County Commission.MOKAN covers six counties. The counties are Atchison and Doniphan in Northeast Kansas and Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton and DeKalb in Northwest Missouri.Trutt had several items on his agenda.
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A dedicated 54-year-old public servant has spent the last 27 years with the Savannah Police Department, including 21 years as police chief.Now he is the fire chief of the Savannah Rural Fire Department."It just wasn't time to retire yet, even though it was a good time to step down as police chief," said Dave Vincent.Longtime Buchanan County Sheriff Bill Puett noted Vincent was an outstanding advocate for team work between law enforcement agencies throughout Northwest Missouri."There were several murder cases where his assistance made a major and positive difference in bringing defendants to trial," said Puett.Dave Vincent has already spent 28 years with the Savannah Rural Fire Department, which he knows inside and out.For the last 22 years he has been the department's Assistant Fire Chief.Vincent grew up in nearby Elwood, Kan. where his entire family is dedicated to public service.
Auctioneering is more than just fast lips and faster eyes. It is an art and a career.
Pratt Livestock is the place to find good, green, home-raised grazing steers by the pot load, or top-quality bred cows, or everything from baby calves to fat steers. One just has to have the money to buy them.
A free composting class for residents of Andrew, Buchanan, Clinton, and DeKalb Counties will be offered on two different dates in May to educate people on the process and benefits of composting at home.Todd Higgins, a horticulture specialist with MU Extension-Buchanan County, will teach the introductory class May 5 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
This year's MEC Fine Arts Day on March 1 was hosted by Chillicothe High School."We had great representation by our Fine Arts Department as a total of 32 students participated across the three areas," said Mrs. Jennifer Prather, the instructor for the Savannah Band.Those 32 students were 16 members of the Savannah band, six people from the choir, and 10 artists."I loved participating in it, it was a very unique experience that I hope I can do in the future," said freshman band member Marissa Maddox.