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Wednesday, October 6, 2021
Max Motors top sales performers for the month of September
Please join us in congratulating these guys for their Top Sales Performance for the month of September! Thank you all for everything you guys do for Max and our customers. We appreciate you. #MaxMotors #TopSales #Congrats
2021 Adrian Blackhawk Homecoming Candidates
Its homecoming week in Adrian as the Blackhawks will face Lone Jack who is 1-5 on the year so far on Friday night. The homecoming candidates are as followed:
King Candidates: Mason Griffin, Freshman; Brenton McGuire, Sophomore; Bryce Chulufas, Junior; Clayton Ferguson, Senior.
Photo Courtesy of the Adrian News Leader
Bates County Sheriffs Office Mounted Posse Invitational Rodeo set for October 16th
Come out and support the Bates County Sheriff Mounted Posse. We have a great line up for the rodeo. 16 bull riders, 10 barrel racers, 7 or 8 bare backs and 10 bronc riders.
Don’t forget the mutton busting and calf catch for the kids. Come out and enjoy the night. Get to know members of the Mounted Posse.
Don’t forget the mutton busting and calf catch for the kids. Come out and enjoy the night. Get to know members of the Mounted Posse.
Obituary - Arthur "Frank" Franklin Gorsage
Frank was born October 27, 1952 to Calvin and Josephine (Fangrow) Gorsage. He graduated from Freeman High School. Frank worked primarily as a mechanic for Ford Tractor and then Starlight Trailers, but really was a jack of all trades, capable of fixing almost anything. He married Mary Ann Sollis on June 2, 1990 in Archie, Missouri. Frank loved the lake, whether that was sitting outside by the fire, listening to old country music with his cup of coffee or out on the water fishing or kayaking, the lake was a place he made memories with his family. Family was one of his greatest joys as he loved playing horseshoes with his children and spending time with his grandchildren. You could find him tinkering around the house working on things at any given time as he was not the type to sit still. He was a member of the Freeman Baptist Church. Frank will be dearly missed by all those who knew him.
Frank was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters: Evelyn Green and Emma Chamness. He is survived by his wife 31 years, Mary Ann; two sons: Josh (Janee) Gorsage and Brandon (Heather) Gorsage; two daughters: Rebecca (Dale) McGaughey and Jennifer (Matt) Thompson; 11 grandchildren: Aaron, Bailee, Cooper, Destinee, Xavier, Alicia, Damion, Kora, Karson, Tallen, and Kalie; three brothers: Calvin (Dee) Gorsage, Ron (Betty Jo) Gorsage, and Dan (Brenda) Gorsage; two sisters: Arlene (James) Welch and Carol (Don) Davidson; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
MoDOT News Release: Watch for wildlife movement on state roads
Missouri ranks 15th in the country for potential vehicle/deer collisions
According to Missouri law, an individual who has struck and killed a deer with their vehicle may claim the deer carcass if written authorization to possess the deer is granted by a Missouri Department of Conservation agent.
Do not jeopardize your safety to remove the animal in a high traffic area. Notify MoDOT at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Crews will address any deer/animal/debris on a highway that is a safety hazard, meaning that the carcass is in the driving or passing lane, or partially in either lane or on the shoulder. Crews will drag the carcass to the outer portion of the right of way, outside any active drainage ditch or channel.
If the deer is completely off the roadway, MoDOT will not pick it up unless it impedes mail delivery or is in a neighborhood, especially at or near a bus stop.
If a deer is located on the shoulder, MoDOT will address the deer during normal work hours. MoDOT crews will not be called out after hours to remove an item, unless it is a safety hazard. MoDOT does not have specialized crews assigned to remove dead animals from the roadway and does not contract out any roadkill removal.
JEFFERSON CITY — It’s always exciting to see wildlife like deer and coyote when driving through rural Missouri—until they decide to jump into the road in front of your car. The Missouri Department of Transportation reminds motorists to be prepared for the sudden appearance of wild animals on Missouri roadways during the cooler fall months.
“As the days grow shorter, more motorists are driving on dark roads when deer are more active,” said Natalie Roark, state maintenance director. “This leads to a larger number of crashes involving deer and other wildlife from mid-October through the end of November.”
Fall is breeding season and deer are on the move. A report from State Farm Insurance ranks Missouri 15th in the country for potential deer collisions.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, there were 3,639 traffic crashes involving deer in 2020, resulting in 348 injuries and five deaths. Most deer strikes occurred at dawn and dusk in October and November.
Drivers should never swerve to avoid animals in the road as it can cause loss of control of their vehicles, resulting in serious injury or death. To avoid hitting a deer, always be cautious and keep your eyes scanning both sides of the roadway.
“Distracted driving—particularly when wildlife is on the move—can be deadly,” Roark said. “Always buckle up and put your phone down when driving.”
If you can’t avoid a collision and it has resulted in the death of the deer, there are several options you can take:
“As the days grow shorter, more motorists are driving on dark roads when deer are more active,” said Natalie Roark, state maintenance director. “This leads to a larger number of crashes involving deer and other wildlife from mid-October through the end of November.”
Fall is breeding season and deer are on the move. A report from State Farm Insurance ranks Missouri 15th in the country for potential deer collisions.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, there were 3,639 traffic crashes involving deer in 2020, resulting in 348 injuries and five deaths. Most deer strikes occurred at dawn and dusk in October and November.
Drivers should never swerve to avoid animals in the road as it can cause loss of control of their vehicles, resulting in serious injury or death. To avoid hitting a deer, always be cautious and keep your eyes scanning both sides of the roadway.
“Distracted driving—particularly when wildlife is on the move—can be deadly,” Roark said. “Always buckle up and put your phone down when driving.”
If you can’t avoid a collision and it has resulted in the death of the deer, there are several options you can take:
According to Missouri law, an individual who has struck and killed a deer with their vehicle may claim the deer carcass if written authorization to possess the deer is granted by a Missouri Department of Conservation agent.
The Wildlife Dispensation permit is free, but you need to contact the Missouri Department of Conservation to obtain the permit.
Do not jeopardize your safety to remove the animal in a high traffic area. Notify MoDOT at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Crews will address any deer/animal/debris on a highway that is a safety hazard, meaning that the carcass is in the driving or passing lane, or partially in either lane or on the shoulder. Crews will drag the carcass to the outer portion of the right of way, outside any active drainage ditch or channel.
If the deer is completely off the roadway, MoDOT will not pick it up unless it impedes mail delivery or is in a neighborhood, especially at or near a bus stop.
If a deer is located on the shoulder, MoDOT will address the deer during normal work hours. MoDOT crews will not be called out after hours to remove an item, unless it is a safety hazard. MoDOT does not have specialized crews assigned to remove dead animals from the roadway and does not contract out any roadkill removal.
Three Day Forecast
There will be more isolated to scattered showers, and possibly a few thunderstorms, across the area today, mainly during the afternoon hours. The precipitation chances shift east for Thursday with dry weather and clearing skies returning for Friday.
Temperatures will be near normal today and Thursday with above normal temperatures heading into the weekend.
Obituary - Rachelle Battagler-Jones
Rachelle “Shelly” Battagler-Jones was born on August 18, 1960 in Richmond, Missouri. She was the daughter of Cecil Battagler Jr. and Zoe Marie (Oyer) Battagler.
Shelly, as many knew her, was a loving mother, sister, friend, aunt and one hell of a fighter of Cancer and many life’s challenges. She loved family entertainment and her whole world revolved around the love of her son Sam, family and friends. She grew up in Orrick, Missouri.
She is survived by one son Samuel Jones of the home in Rich Hill, Missouri, two brothers; Roger Battagler of Carson City, Missouri, Russell (Wendy) Battagler of Camden, Missouri, one sister; Renee (Ron) Bartley of Rayvlle, Missouri, her nephews; Shawn Battagler, Tony Battagler, Robbie Battagler, Chris Battagler, Nathon, Landon and Josh Bartley, Travis (Erin) Battagler and nieces; Rebecca Battagler McGill, Tamie Battagler, Jamie Newsome and Tracy Battagler-Stanley, and several great nieces and nephews and great- great niece and nephew.
She is preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers Randy and Ricky Battagler.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.
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