For Magill, fairness is the No. 1 goal in appraisal office

Written by Aleen Ratzlaff Tuesday, 10 August 2010 15:47

“We can’t look out for one taxpayer,” says Marion County Appraiser Cindy Magill. “When I make my decisions here, I’m taking into consideration the whole—everybody. Because what I do for one, I should have to do for the others. If I can’t do for the others, than I shouldn’t do for the one just because they’ve requested it.” When it comes to paying taxes, property owners expect to be treated fairly.

“Most people want pay their fair share—no more,” said Marion County Appraiser Cindy Magill.

And that’s the expectation Magill and her staff are committed to meet when determining the value of commercial and personal property on which property taxes are based.

“The main goal of this office is to achieve fairness and equity (among) all taxpayers,” said Magill, who was re-appointed last year to a second four-year term by the county commissioners.

Most duties in the county appraiser’s office are bound by Kansas statutes.

“We can’t look out for one taxpayer,” she said. “When I make my decisions here, I’m taking into consideration the...

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Zion Lutheran offers VBS program

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 13 July 2010 17:53

Zion Lutheran Church Vacation Bible School will be held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. July 19 through July 23.

Dinner will be provided for children.

Organizers are inviting young people to “see Joseph’s story.”

For more information or to register, call 947-3522, 947-3204, 620-803-8545 or stop by the church at 106 N. Lincoln St., Hillsboro.

DVDs on Hillsboro celebrations now on sale through Chamber office

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 13 July 2010 17:52

A two-set collection of DVDs featuring Hillsboro’s centennial and 125th anniversary celebrations are now available for purchase.

The 1984 Centennial DVD includes pig wrestling, period dress parades, beards, Kangaroo Court and more.

The second DVD includes all the activities from the 125th celebration, including recognition of mayors, beard judging and footage from the Fourth of July Eve event at the Schaeffler House.

The set is available at the Hillsboro Chamber of Com­merce or Hillsboro Furniture for $20.

For more information, call 947-3506 or 947-3903.

Replace body fluids with more than water in high heat

Written by Hillsboro Free Press Tuesday, 13 July 2010 17:49

When the body loses electrolytes, typically from perspiration, over-<p>rehydration with only water will produce hyponatremia, which is a true medical emergency. Summertime temperatures bring disturbing news reports of heat-related deaths and the familiar calls to seek shade, limit outside work and drink large quantities of water. But experts caution water alone may not be sufficient and could actually increase your risk of severe heat related injuries.

According to David McCarron, adjunct professor at University of California Davis, “You must also replace the sodium and potassium along with the water. This is why athletes drink sports drinks like Gatorade, rather than just water.

“Replacing water without sufficient sodium can quickly produce hyponatremia, a potentially fatal condition,” he added.

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