Pleasant Hill, Missouri            Wednesday, November 19, 2008             ©2008 Pleasant Hill Times

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A little razzle, dazzle
in Class 3 playoffs
After taking a lateral from Tyler Idel, Chris Kemerling (82) tosses the football off to Tyler Crotty on a double hook and lateral play in the quarterfinal round of the Missouri Class 3 high school football playoffs at Eklund Field in Pleasant Hill on Saturday afternoon. The razzle, dazzle play was good for a 19-yard gain, but it wasn’t enough and the Roosters fell to the Chilicothe Hornet 29-13 in the playoff loss.
Big season ends too soon



For the first time in Pleasant Hill High School history, the Rooster football team entered the realm of double-digit wins in 2008.
  Unfortunately, 10 was not quite enough this year. The Rooster football team fell to the Chillicothe Hornets in the Missouri Class 3 state quarterfinals at Eklund Field over the weekend in front of a full house that was bundled up against the cold, blustery winds.
  The Roosters earned a spot in post-season play by placing second in the District 13 race and posting an 8-2 mark in the regular season. After upending the District 14 champion Boonville Pirates 28-14 on the road on Wednesday, Nov. 5, the Roosters moved to the sectional round.
  At Holden, the District 13 champion and undefeated Eagles were looking to extend their perfect season, but the Roosters got a little revenge from an earlier-season loss to the Eagles at home that cost Pleasant Hill the district title.
  But last Monday, homefield advantage did not give Holden the advantage they had hoped for. The Purple Pride dominated the Eagles 33-7 and pushed Pleasant Hill to the 10-win plateau.
  Hosting their first state playoff game in more than 30 years, the Roosters knew they would have their hands full in the quarterfinals with the unbeaten Chillicothe Hornets.
  While the frigid air and gusty winds had fans staying busy to keep warm, Pleasant Hill kept busy trying to keep up with the Hornets.
  It was a hard-fought contest, but in the end it was the Hornets moved on to the semifinals and the Roosters fell 29-13 and were eliminated from the playoffs.
  It was a sad end to a great season, but the Roosters gave their fans a heck of a ride.


MoDOT prepares
for winter driving
When the first snowfall of winter hits this year, MoDOT is prepared with enough salt and equipment to maintain the level of service it has provided in previous years.
  While some towns in Missouri may be concerned about salt supplies this winter, MoDOT does not anticipate any trouble in keeping highways drivable.
  Last year’s particularly harsh winter depleted much of the nation’s salt supply causing prices to rise. Coupled with a strong hurricane season and high Mississippi River levels, that has made delivery of salt on river barges slower than usual.
  MoDOT takes salt bids in May and is virtually unaffected by the supply decline that happened late this summer.
  The state received its first salt shipment over the summer in order to pre-fill and prepare for the first snowfall in Missouri this winter.
  As salt supplies are used up the winter, part of the agency’s contract agreement with suppliers is to provide for a replenishment order sometime between November 1 and April 30.
  “Trying to keep salt throughout the winter and not run out is tricky,” MoDOT engineer Tim Jackson said. “Conserving as much salt as possible is the best method. You have to keep the strength of the storm in mind and use the right amount at the right time.”
  “In ice and snow, take it slow,” MoDOT reminds drivers, MoDOT says safety is always its highest priority and recommends the following tips for driving in winter weather.

—Slow down for wet, snowy, icy conditions.
—Avoid quick braking or acceleration.
—Find out about driving conditions before you go.
—Every time you travel – Buckle Up to Arrive Alive.
—Turn signals, brake lights and windows need to be clear of snow.
—You should never use cruise control in winter weather conditions.




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