Charlie Bastin“I still think there needs to be an appeals process,” Bastin told the Council. “Since this is a democracy I feel that we still need that. Maybe next meeting we can propose some amendments.”
Thursday April 10, 1997 Volume V, Number 208
A Chronological Record of Events as they have Transpired in the City and County since our last Issue.
HEAVY FROST LAST NIGHT. No Great Damage Has Been Done. The clouds broke away yesterday evening and this morning there was a heavy frost on the ground; there was also some ice, showing that the temperature had been to the freezing point. Many believed that the frost and ice meant farewell to the fruit, but experienced fruit growers are of the opinion that no great damage has been done. At least that is what is hoped. Peaches, which are very tender, have been known to stand a more severe frost. The wet condition last night is believed to have been favorable to the fruit blossoms escaping injury from the frost. Fortunately not many strawberries were yet in blossom. Being close to the ground the strawberries would get the full force of the frost. The temperature has modified so much today that a frost tonight is unlikely.
Did Ya Know... There will be a Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening of The Salvation Army Thrift Store Friday, April 11 at noon. Members of the Advisory Board and other Dignitaries will attend the ceremony. The store is located at 2419 Fairlawn Drive (across from Howard Buick).
Did Ya Know... Boy Scouts from 11 Districts will be participating in the Fourth Annual Rendezvous held at Morgan Trading Post, Huckleberry Ridge Conservation Area, Pineville, MO, on April 12, 13, & 14. For more information contact Sue Shumard, 358-8455 evenings.
I have an identical twin. When we were at school my brother threw an eraser and hit the teacher. She whipped me. She didn't know the difference, but I did. I was to be married, but my brother arrived at the church first and married my girl. She didn't realize it but I did. But I got even for all of that. I died last week and they buried him!
Is it true that plumbers' fantasies are called pipe dreams?
Did ya hear about the guy who put snow tires on his car? They melted.
by Tom & Ray Magliozzi
Sponsored by Metcalf Auto Supply
Dear Tom and Ray: When I took my 1988 blue Honda Accord into the dealer last month for a new battery, they called me to say that I needed new "front lower ball joints." Suspecting that they may just have had a boat payment due, I asked why they thought I needed these new ball joints. They said mine were old, worn and loose. "Yeah," I said," and what about the ball joints?" They said the ball joints were part of my suspension, so it was a possible safety issue. I frankly didn't go for it. So now I'm wondering, will my engine fall out onto the road while I'm driving? I'd hate that. - Amy
TOM: Rest assured, Amy, bad ball joints will not make your engine fall out while you're driving. So you can completely erase that worry from your mind.
RAY: Bad ball joints can, however, make the wheels fall off. So if that concerns you at all, you might want to get them replaced.
TOM: This is actually a very common problem on Accords, so if I had to guess, I'd guess that the dealer is telling you the truth. And he's right - it is a safety issue - assuming you consider your front wheels "safety equipment."
RAY: Actually, I must say that I find is sad that we mechanics have such lousy reputations, that even when we tell someone like Amy the truth and try to warn her about impending doom, her response is "Yeah, sure, buddy!"
TOM: Well, after all those "dipstick polishing specials" we've sold over the years, you can't really blame Amy, can you?
RAY: I guess not. Get a second opinion if you want to, Amy, but I'd get the work done soon. And while you're at it, have the rear ball joints looked at, too, promise?
Newly sworn in Council member Charlie Bastin wasted little time in speaking out in the defense of democracy and lambasting the only Council Bill on the new business agenda at last Tuesday’s regular Council meeting.
Council Bill 97-18 would eliminate the option of appealing a summons by the Police Department for minor nuisance violations.
Charlie Bastin
“I still think there needs to be an appeals process,” Bastin told the Council. “Since this
is a democracy I feel that we still need that. Maybe next meeting we can propose
some amendments.”
Police Chief Ed Ellefsen proposed the change in the current code to eliminate the possibility of the newly created Appeals Board from being bombarded by requests. Over 280 violations were noted and notifications sent earlier this year. All but approximately 100 have been corrected.
The proposed changes would eliminate the appeal to the Board for violations of sanitation, weeds, rat harborage, motor vehicles (abandoned, unlawful storage), street numbers, rubbish or garbage, and infestation. The ordinance would increase the number of days for violations to be corrected to fourteen, up from the current ten days allowed. All such violations not corrected would then go directly to City Court for disposition.
Chief Ellefsen says that the State Statutes do not require an appeal process and feels this proposed ordinance will streamline the process for minor nuisance violations.
Main Street Carthage Director Diane Sharits officially informed the City Council of the State first place award for Excellence in Downtown Revitalization earned by Pat and Carolyn Phelps and family. The building houses Goad’s Antiques on the Square.
Sharits told the Council that Carthage was one of only ten communities in
the State to receive awards for various historic preservation activities. The
revitalization project was acknowledged at a presentation last week (pictured)
from left to right, Jack and Sue Vandergriff, Harry Putnam, and Pat Phelps
that also recognized Jack and Sue Vandergriff and Harry Putnam for their contributions to the Main Street efforts.
I wonder sometimes if the apparent intolerance for change as folks grow older comes from the accumulation of maturity or just the impatience to understand anything new.
It seems that with ever’ passin’ year it gets more and more difficult to withstand the temptation to quickly dismiss any alteration of the norm as whacko.
This line a thinkin’ has nothin’ to do with the recent bunch that decided to chase the UFO followin’ the comet, I’m talkin’ ‘bout the ever’day things like playin’ loud music or not tyin’ laces on shoes.
As has no doubt been done for generations, some observation of breakin’ of tradition and shock value is to be expected. It just seems ta be harder as the years pass to not revolt against the intrusion on ideals held in high regard.
The real dilemma in this discussion comes to the question of whether with age comes wisdom or fogyism. I know as a kid I didn’t know any wise elders, they were all old fogies.
This is some fact, but mostly, Just Jake Talkin’.
by Lora Wacker
Sponsored by The FIX
I recently read some really great tips in the Taste of Home magazine. I want to share these with you this morning. So, sit back and relax with your coffee or tea -- here's some "food for thought."
Strength is the capacity to break a chocolate bar into four pieces with your bare hands and then just eat one piece.
Lettuce is like conversation - it must be fresh and crisp.
To stay on a diet, you need to follow the path of "feast resistance."
Prepare pancake batter in a pitcher. There are no messy drips and and extra batter can be refrigerated with the lid on.
Beware of the person that likes to have their cake - and yours, too!
With bridal showers popping up, we suggest a cookbook as a gift.
Does your graham cracker crust get soggy? Use only butter or regular margarine (not low fat) and bake your crust for a few minutes. Make sure crust is cool before filling.
Mother's Day is next month - start planning that breakfast in bed for mom!
Pancakes and waffles can be made ahead and frozen for a quick breakfast on school mornings.