Missouri cities and towns have, in the past, expressed concerns about the big rigs that use their streets. Many of these communities have now shifted their concerns to the pint-size rigs. To some they’re “pocket bikes.” To others – “half-pint haulers.” They’re midget motorcycles that are, in most cases, about three feet long and a foot-and-a-half off the ground. Stuart Haynes with the Missouri Municipal League says the concern from cities and towns is that a lack of rules regarding these vehicles could compromise safety. Haynes says that while the Highway Patrol enforces regulations on the state highways, municipalities are allowed to come up with their own rules on local streets. Haynes says many municipalities are considering ordinances that include age restrictions and mandatory use of helmets for riders … as well as headlight and turn signal requirements for the bikes.
Highway Patrol Warns Drinking and Trick or Treating Don’t Mix
Tonight might be seen as a holiday for children, but the Missouri Highway Patrol’s Lieutenant Tim Hull knows there will be plenty of adults out there as well, partaking in adult beverages. Hull warns that the Patrol will be out watching for drunk drivers, although he admits with the current gas crunch the Patrol is experiencing, there might be more “parked” patrolling than “driving” patrolling. But he says either way is just as effective in catching drunk drivers.
PTA Calls For More Parental Involvement in School Fundraising
You meet them at the office, at church, on your front porch – shool children who are peddling candy or popcorn or wrapping paper to finance this or that school project or trip. The state PTA thinks children should not be doing that. But Missouri PTA President Kathy Nevans says the amount of money that can be raised is a strong incentive to send the kids out. Nevans says parents must be involved with their children when they are raising funds for school or clubs – as a public safety issue.
High School Football Scores – October 29, 2005
Class 1
Adrian 46, Archie 6
Ash Grove 63, Miller 0
Cass Midway 42, Drexel 6
Crest Ridge 25, Tipton 7
East Buchanan 23, North Platte 13
Greenfield 67, Liberal 28
Louisiana 35, Van Far 29
Marionville 53, Thayer 8
Maysville 26, Rock Port 6
McAuley 27, Diamond 0
Orrick 25, Lone Jack 12
Princeton 40, Milan 6
Putnam County 27, Marceline 7
Salisbury 41, Sweet Springs 0
Schuyler County 22, Scotland County 14
Skyline 41, Rich Hill 6
Slater 28, Fayette 16
South Shelby 48, Paris 0
St. Paul’s 14, Santa Fe 12
Valle Catholic 26, St. Vincent 0
Wellington Napoleon 50, Polo 24
West Platte 59, University Academy 6
Class 2
Blair Oaks 53, Warsaw 0
Brookfield 45, Trenton 9
Butler 41, 41, St. Mary’s 17
California 49, Southern Boone 14
Cameron 54, LeBlond 0
Cardinal Ritter 31, Maplewood 7
Caruthersville 27, Malden 26
Centralia 30, North Callaway 7
Charleston 47, Grandview (Hillsboro) 13
Crystal City 50, Scott City 6
East Prairie 44, Portageville 20
El Dorado Springs 48, Mt. Vernon 38
Higginsville 27 Carrollton 14
Holden 48, Sherwood 16
Houston 35, Mt. View Liberty 13
Knob Noster 12, Lexington 6 OT
Lamar 48, East Newton 26
Montgomery County 34, Hermann 26
Plattsburg 20, Lathrop 13
South Callaway 40, Cuba 29
Strafford 53, Springfield Catholic 13
Stockton 35, Fair Grove 20
Westran 15, Mark Twin 13
Willow Springs 29, Cabool 17
Wright City 26, Lutheran SC 15
Class 3
Bolivar 65, Logan Rogersville 0
Borgia 36, Fulton 0
Career 26, St. Pius X (Festus) 2
Chillicothe 25, Richmond 7
Dexter 34, New Madrid County Central 7
Grain Valley 62, Southeast 0
Herculaneum 47, JFK 21
Kennett 21, Perryville 20 OT
Kirksville 32, Bowling Green 13
Lincoln Prep 52, Pembroke Hill 6
Moberly 35, Mexico 21
Mt. Grove 42, Ava 13
Nevada 13, Carl Junction 6
Odessa 49, Boonville 7
Osage 14, Clinton 0
Owensville 12, Sullivan 8
Platte County 35, Maryville 7
Pleasant Hill 39, Oak Grove 6
Potosi 42, Park Hills Central 6
Salem 63, St. James 7
Savannah 28, Smithville 21 OT
Seneca 29, Monett 21 OT
Ste. Genevieve 39, Fredericktown 8
Class 4
Benton 28, Kearney 14
Camdenton 34, Hannibal 0
Carthage 37, Neosho 0
Duchesne 22, St. Charles 0
Excelsior Springs 41, Lafayette 23
Farmington 41, DeSoto 6
Ft. Zumwalt North 26, Timberland 23
Grandview 37, Hickman Mills 0
Helias 19, Warrenton 0
Hillcrest 30, Willard 12
Holt 49, St. Dominic 20
Lee’s Summit West 29, Warrensburg 7
Marshall 35, Smith Cotton 7
Nixa 42, Branson 6
North County 41, Festus 28
Ozark 26, Springfield Central 0
Parkway North 21, St. Charles West 20
Poplar Bluff 21, Sikeston 8
Raytown South 52, Ruskin 0
St. Clair 21, Hillsboro 7
Webb City 62, McDonald County 6
West Plains 42, Cape Central 20
Windsor (Imperial) 35, DuBourg 14
Class 5
Belton 55, Fort Osage 29
Chaminade 28, Parkway West 0
Eureka 24, Jackson 10
Francis Howell 28, Troy 7
Kickapoo 33, Parkview 14
McCluer 36, Ritenour 21
Park Hill 40, Winnetonka 0
Park Hill South 36, Raytown 19
Raymore Peculiar 42, Glendale 10
Rolla 20, Washington 14
St. Joseph Central 16, North Kansas City 13
Summit 44, Seckman 24
Vashon 41, Beaumont 0
Waynesville 20, Lebanon 7
Webster Groves 40, Parkway Central 14
William Chrisman 50, Truman 13
Class 6
Blue Springs South 19, Oak Park 0
DeSmet 7, Howell North 3
Fox 33, Northwest (Cedar Hill) 32 OT
Ft. Zumwalt South 33, Howell Central 28
Hazelwood East 42, Pattonville 14
Jefferson City 27, Ft. Zumwalt West 7
Joplin 30, Lee’s Summit 29
Kirkwood 43, SLUH 21
Lafayette 38, CBC 14
Liberty 34, Blue Springs 21
Parkway South 14, Marquette 7
Oakville 17, Mehlville 16
Rock Bridge 21, Hickman 18
Rockhurst 34, LS North 0
Vianney 23, Lindbergh 19
Chiefs Fall In San Diego
The Chiefs got into a 21-3 hole and were never able to climb out of it, in a 28-20 loss to the Chargers Sunday. Kansas City’s offense stalled in the first half, as they took that 21-3 deficit into the locker room. Lawrence Tynes’ 34-yard field goal with 5:24 to go in the second quarter cut the San Diego lead to 14-3, but the Chargers responded with a five-play, 74 yard drive, which resulted in a 20 yard touchdown pass from Drew Brees to Antonio Gates.
Gates finished with 10 catches for 145 yards and three touchdowns and Brees was 25-of-43 for 324 yards passing and three TD’s.
In the third quarter, the Chiefs were able to score on a 16-yard pass from Trent Green to Tony Gonzalez to put the finishing touches on a 91-yard drive. The Chargers lead was cut to 21-10.
Hope seemed alive for Kansas City when Greg Wesley intercepted Brees and returned it 50 yards, but a penalty from Jared Allen moved the ball back to the San Diego 44. The Chiefs were still able drive the ball to the 11-yard line before Green fumbled the ball on a sack. The Chargers recovered, ending the scoring threat.
The Kansas City defense was able to force a punt on the next possession and Dante Hall took it 52 yards to the Chargers’ 35. Despite getting to the two-yard line, the Chiefs had to settle for a 20-yard field goal from Tynes and Kansas City inched to within eight points of the lead.
San Diego responded with a 53-yard touchdown drive. 35 of those yards came in the form of the third Brees-to-Gates hookup of the day. The extra point gave the Chargers a 28-13 lead.
Late in the fourth quarter, the Chiefs put another touchdown on the board when Green hit Eddie Kennison for a seven-yard score. The onside kick attempt failed and the Chargers held on to win.
Priest Holmes carried the ball 14 times before leaving the game after a hit to the head. Larry Johnson had 55 yards on the ground on six carries. Green was 31-for-43 with 347 yards passing and two touchdowns. That performance came just three days after his father’s death.
