The 31st Annual WMAT&MA Tractor Show was held this past weekend. Hundreds braved the hot weather to stroll through the streets of Frontier Village, enjoying the many displays, different activities and good food. This aerial view was compliments of Leroy Cook of Butler.

Right: Connie Pruden drove her John Deere tractor during the power parade.

Middle: The quilt show at the Old Spruce Store had a number of beautiful entries. Pictured is a stained glass quilt made by Garald and Mary Ellen Whitehead of Clinton, MO.

Far right: Riggen Mathes pedals hard for his first place win.

The Dance Craze Power Starz landed a spot in the Nationals Dance Competition Shootout (top 8) for their well-choreographed, well-executed routine to “Anytime is Train Time.” In celebration of their victory, the dancers posed for a picture by the Branson Scenic Railway. Front row, left to right: Sheldon Tallman, Bailey McMillan, Payton Ritter, Taylor Edmiston. Middle row, left to right: Olivia Smith, Ashlee Burris, Brianna Greene, McKinley Brewster.

The new and improved Casey’s opened in Adrian on Thursday, June 25. Bright and early at 5am, Randy Wimsatt was the first customer at the gas pump. He was greeted in the store by returning cashier Sharon Riggs.

The grand opening was a smash hit, as customers from Adrian and surrounding areas stopped in to check it out. Casey’s sells homemade pizza, homemade-to-go subs and wraps, and hot sandwiches, appetizers and breakfast.
(photos by Mike Burris)

By ANNA LEE JAMES

The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in Adrian on Tuesday, July 14 from 1- 6 p.m. at the Adrian Optimist Building. All types of blood are needed and greatly appreciated by those in need. The need is great. I know everyone is busy this time of year and you may feel it won’t be missed. However, a person in need will miss that unit of blood.