Martial Arts Tournament returns to Adrian this Saturday

The Blackhawk Nationals Martial Arts Tournament is coming this Saturday, August 7th to the Adrian Optimist Building with an anticipated large number competitors and spectators to be present. Last year's weekend event was well attended with over 200 competitors; many of which traveled a considerable distance to participate.  

This year's event features grappling and point fighting with registration starting at 8:30 am; competition starting at 10 am. Black Belt instructors and their students from several Mid-West States are expected to attend.The Adrian Optimist club will be serving lunch so come and plan on spending the day.  For more information, contact Mike Kreitler at 660-679-5496.

Hottest temps yet to come

Today

Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Pic of the week

Our pic of the week comes from 2nd and Virginia streets in Adrian. A bush growing out of the attic vent of this abandoned house actually looks quite healthy...

Plain-speak on Proposition C

Bates County Live has been talking with local folks to get a feel of whether or not there is an understanding of how Proposition C works. For some, there has been understandable confusion; others quickly voiced their opinion; for those who are still unsure, here is how your vote will count:

A ‘yes’ vote will amend Missouri law to deny the government authority to penalize citizens for refusing to purchase private health insurance or infringe upon the right to offer or accept direct payment for lawful healthcare services. The amendment will also modify laws regarding the liquidation of certain domestic insurance companies.
A ‘no’ vote will not change the current Missouri law regarding private health insurance, lawful healthcare services and the liquidation of certain domestic insurance companies. If passed, this measure will have no impact on taxes, according of verbiage on the ballot. 

In short, a YES vote will say no to government run health care in Missouri.

While Kansas City conservative radio talk show hosts urge voters to mark "Yes on C, screw D.C", as to keep Government run health care at bay, others feel there is a very strong need for some type of health care reform while national health care coverage may not be the best way, but its a start.

For those without health insurance, Government run health insurance may be the only answer.

Related stories:

Official ballot (Prop C) on Secretary of State Robin Carnahan web site

Facebook NO on Prop C

Solid Principles Blog vote YES on C

Local forecast - more steam

Today

Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Clear. Lows in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Accident at Citizen's Bank in Adrian

Authorities investigated a crash this evening around 5:00 pm at the Citizen's Bank in Adrian. A car jumped the curb and ran into the front of the building; the driver was not injured but was reportedly issued a citation. Damage was limited to the front of the building.

(photo courtesy of Chance Gregory)

Thunderstorm watch for Bates County

The National Weather Service has issued a Thunderstorm Watch for Bates County in effect until 9 pm.

See  current radar, click here

Obituary - Nadine Wackerman

Funeral services for Nadine Wackerman will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 3, 2010 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Larry Heenan officiating. Visitation will be Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery, Butler, Missouri.

Leatha Nadine Wackerman, age 90 of Overland Park, Kansas formerly of Butler, Missouri died Friday, July 30, 2010 at Sunrise Senior Living in Overland Park. She was born March 22, 1920 to Clarence Elmer and Millie Josephene Smith Marshall in Adrian, Missouri.

Nadine is survived by three sons, Kenneth Wackerman and wife Vicki of Butler, Missouri, Carl Wackerman of Spokane, Washington and James Wackerman and wife Vickie of Butler, Missouri; a daughter, Sharon Wayland and husband Tim of Olathe, Kansas; and seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.