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Discussed Demolition.

The City Council Public Works Committee met Tuesday afternoon in a regular session. Public Works Director spoke to the committee concerning the upcoming demolition of a City-owned structure at 415 E. 3rd Street. Wampler said that bids will open for the demolition on February 5th, the same day as the next Public Works committee meeting. It is hoped that the bids will all be received prior to the meeting and that the bid will be awarded the same day. No action was taken on the item. The committee also heard updates on the storm debris removal.

Revenue Department Supports Gov. Blunt’s No Driver License for Illegals Plan.

News release from the Department of Revenue.

Omar Davis, Director of the Missouri Department of Revenue tonight applauded Gov. Matt Blunt for his tough directives to fight illegal immigration. In his State of the State Address, Gov. Matt Blunt urged Missouri’s General Assembly to create new penalties to prevent illegals from obtaining a Missouri driver license.

"The department looks forward to working with Governor Blunt and the legislature to strengthen Missouri laws to ensure illegals do not receive a Missouri driver license," said department Director Omar Davis. "We support the governor’s call to strengthen current law by creating new penalties for aiding an illegal in obtaining a license by fraud and to specifically prohibit illegals from having a Missouri driver license."

Gov. Blunt’s proposal would help ensure that anyone assisting an illegal in obtaining a Missouri driver license will face criminal penalties. While existing safeguards within the driver license approval process help prevent illegals from receiving Missouri driver license, it is not specifically prohibited by state law. Gov. Blunt’s plan specifically prohibits it.

Last time I got really upset with a big price increase was back when Testers model car paint went up from ten cents to fifteen cents. It practically spoiled my car model makin’ for a while.

Back then a good car kit cost a buck and a half. Time ya bought a couple bottles of paint and a brush, ya had another fifty cents wrapped up in the project. That is if ya hadn’t stepped on your tube a glue and squashed it. That extra dime ya had ta pay for the paint woulda bought a new tube a glue.

What was really bad was they had these little stickers they put on the top of the bottles that had the new price on ‘em. If ya peeled off the sticker, you could see the ten cent price right on the lid. Somehow I always figured I paid fifteen cents for a dime’s worth a paint.

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Just Jake Talkin’.

Click & Clack Talk Cars
By Tom and Ray Magliozzi

Dear Tom and Ray:

I was looking for a second car. I wanted a classic. For some reason, I said something about a 1992 car with 180,000 miles on it. My stepbrother said, "You know that engine has been rebuilt, don’t you?" That started the debate. He claims most engines are ready for the junkyard after 100,000 miles. I tell him that since 1990, I’m guessing, engines are made so much better than in the ‘50s and ‘60s, and it’s not so surprising to see a car get 200,000 miles or more. He also claims that he will NEVER lose this argument, because if new cars were good for 200,000 miles, a dealership would give you a warranty for that long. I know I’m right. How can I prove him wrong, though? - Josh

TOM: Well, you’re more right than he is, Josh. The only flaw in your argument is your use of the term "classic" and "1992" in the same sentence.

RAY: Here’s the story. Back in the 1950’s, if someone got 100,000 miles out of a car, it was a cause for celebration.

TOM: And today, everybody gets 100,000 miles out of a car. If they don’t, they’re writing to us claiming that they’ll never buy another (fill in the blank) as long as they live.

RAY: And while your stepbrother is right that 200,000 miles is rare, it’s a lot less rare than it used to be. And 100,000 to 150,000 miles is not rare at all. It’s pretty much expected.

TOM: And warranties ARE longer. Back in the ‘50s, you typically got a 12-month warranty on a new car. Now, Hyundai, Kia and Mitsubishi offer 10-year power-train warranties, and Chrysler recently announced a limited LIFETIME warranty. So tell your stepbrother that he was wrong on two counts - his argument, and that he would never lose this argument.