Newsletter-Early-Week

Assessor battles for property owners

The Andrew County Assessor is in a battle with the Missouri State Tax Commission on the value of commercial and residential property within Andrew County."It's not fair to put a blanket tax increase on all the commercial and residential property in Andrew County," said Paul Garrison, the Andrew County Assessor.Traditionally, Andrew County has been in the 90-to-91% range of the State Tax Commission's recommended rate, which is legal, Garrison said.The State Tax Commission sent Garrison a memorandum of understanding, which Garrison has refused to sign.This memorandum will require Garrison to:1. Update the Vanguard Cost Manual to the newest cost data available.2.

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Saddle and Bridle Club seeking to grow

The Pony Express Saddle and Bridle Club is seeking to grow their membership.This is an IRS tax code that allows all donations to a non-profit organization be tax-exempt. We as a club provide all donors with a letter acceptable to the IRS to allow them to "write-off" their donations to the club on their tax returns.The club began in 1953, to provide a family-friendly horse-related activities that the whole family can participate in."This year we are proud to host the South Central States National Versatility Ranch Horse Clinic and Schooling show April 5 and 6," said Cynthia Simon, with the Pony Express Saddle and Bridle Club.

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Savage Musicians excel at Districts

The District Solo and Ensemble Contest was held on March 13 at Central High School in St. Joseph.There were a total of 33 students, 26 of them competing in solos and four of them competing in mixed ensembles.The six who are going to state and have achieved a Gold Rating are junior, Codi Barsch with her vocal solo; junior, Kaylee Decker with a trombone solo; senior, Audrey Fuqua with a vocal solo; junior, Maesyn Jones with her clarinet solo; senior, Dayton Peek with a baritone solo; and lastly senior, Sam Whipple with a tuba solo.These students will now perform on May 2 at the University of Missouri in Columbia.Savannah High School also attended the State Large Ensemble Contest on April 1 in Platte City.Sophomore, Mason Mears believes that the band will do pretty well this year at the contest.Congratulations to all the Savage Musicians who are advancing and best of luck in their future competitions..

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