Friday, June 29, 2012

Where in Union? {June 29}

Where in Union is this? If you know and are the first one to correctly comment on this blog post or the Facebook post, you will a sweet treat to help you beat the heat!
Please comment with the exact location, including street/streets, buildings, any identifying landmarks, and even GPS coordinates. The first correct comment wins the prize. Please be as specific as possible! You may comment on this blog post or on the Facebook picture.


Sunday, June 24, 2012

Where in Union? {June 24}


Where in Union is this? If you know and are the first one to correctly comment on this blog post or the Facebook post, you will win a prize package from MK Designs Photography Fine Art and Portrait!

Please comment with the exact location, including street/streets, buildings, any identifying landmarks, and even GPS coordinates. The first correct comment wins the prize. Please be as specific as possible! You may comment on this blog post or on the Facebook picture.


Friday, June 22, 2012

Meet the team: Michelle

My name is Michelle and I have lived in Missouri all my life. Big Piney, Eugene, Warrensburg, Warrenton, Marthasville... and Union have all been the towns I have called "home." I moved to Union well over a decade ago because it was a great fit for me and provided an easy commute to my job teaching in a neighboring school district. I've come to love the town square, the parks, and the little things that make this town special.

I must say that the biggest joy in my life is my daughter. She's my #1. I had been warned my whole life how much a child will change who you are - that parenthood redefines you - all those people were so right! :)

Here are a few other random words that help "introduce" me to you. Camping. Creativity. Travel. Reading. Teaching. Honesty. Art. Photography. Humor. Journalism. UCM - GO MULES! Yosemite. Mark Twain National Forest. Catfish.

Always remember: Not all those who wander are lost.

You can follow my photography blog here: http://mkdesignsphoto.blogspot.com/
Or see my photo website here: http://mkdesignsphoto.weebly.com/

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

2012 Franklin County Fair and {Fabulous Fair Freebies}

Sticky cotton candy fingers, juicy turkey legs, tasty warm waffle ice cream sandwiches, powder sugary funnel cake faces, tantalizing roast beef sandwiches...can't you smell the delicious fair food now?

The Franklin County Fair is a long time tradition for Union. The four days of fair fun each July beckons to families from all over Franklin County every year. Fair days are filled with sights, sounds, and scents that create wonder and amazement, making everyone feel like a little kid again.

This year, the dates are Thursday, July 5th, through Sunday, July 8th. For all the exciting happenings at the fair this year, a schedule of events, and where to pick up your season passes, see the Franklin County Fair website.

So what is your favorite summer fair memory? Is there something special at the fair you want your children to experience? Tell us and you could win family passes to a day at the Franklin County Fair!

Maybe it is...


The storming of the midway rides.

...or is it...

The thrill of the dragon roller coaster.

...or even...

The wonder of a first ride on the carousel.

 Maybe it's the activities...

The feats of strength in the kids' pedal tractor pull.

...that only a fair has...

The muddiness of the pig scramble.
Oh, and I know there are more (can't make this post too terribly long!)...horseshoe tournament, 4-H exhibits, FFA petting zoo, teen dance, Fair Queen Contest, Antique Tractor Pull, money and candy scramble, Little Mr. and Miss Contest, dairy show, beef show, rabbit show, bubblegum contest, LollyPop the Clown, Super Farmer Contest, Demolition Derby...the list goes on and on and on...

See the entire schedule of fair events at the Franklin County Fair website.

So what do we have for {Fabulous Fair Freebies}? Oh, sweet mothers, do we have some freebies for you!

(4) passes to Thursday
(4) passes to Friday
(4) passes to Saturday
(4) passes to Sunday
(2) VIP passes to the Main Stage concert of Hotel California, a salute to the Eagles
(4) dinners of your choice from the Kiwanis stand
(4) roast beef dinners from the New Hope Assembly of God stand
your choice of treat from the Lions Club stand (more details coming soon)
(10) snowcones and (10) giant drumsticks from the Democratic Club stand

How to win {Fabulous Fair Freebies}
Simply comment on this blog post with your favorite fair memory or a memory you look forward to making this year.
That's it!

Now, how about additional entries? Sure!
(1) Share this blog post on Facebook



Now enter another comment below that you have shared this opportunity with your friends.

(2) "Like" Experience Union on Facebook.

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Now enter another comment below that you "liked" us.

(3) "Subscribe" to Franklin Co Fair on Facebook.

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Then leave another comment.

(4) Leave a comment saying which day of the fair you want to win passes for.

(5) Post a picture of you or your family enjoying the fair on the Experience Union Facebook wall.
Then leave another comment.

(6) Leave a comment as to your favorite food at the Kiwanis stand.
Here is what they will have this year:
pork steaks, bratwursts, turkey legs, rib eye, pork burger, hamburger, baked beans, chips, and giant pickles

(7) Leave a comment as to your favorite food at the New Hope Assembly of God stand.
Here is their menu this year:
all day: pizza, pretzels, nachos, roast beef, hot dogs, chili ala carte or as a topping
breakfast: biscuits and gravy on Thursday, breakfast burritos on Friday, sausage and cheese biscuits on Saturday
drinks: milk and juice
oh, and fresh fruit!

(8) "Like" New Hope Assembly of God on Facebook.

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Now enter another comment below that you "liked" them.

(9) Leave a comment as to your favorite treat at the Lions Club stand.
Here is what they will have this year:
Dippin' Dots, waffle ice cream sandwiches, funnel cakes, shakes

(10) Leave a comment as to your favorite treat at the Democratic Club stand.
Here is what they will have this year:
granddaddy drumsticks, snowcones, soda, water, candy, chips

(11) "Like" the Democratic Club's candidate Mary Jo Straatmann on Facebook.

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Now enter another comment below that you "liked" their page.

Bonus entry: If you have completed all 10 additional entries, leave just one more comment that you have done it all!

Super Bonus entries: Share this post every day until July 2nd and then come back and comment that you did so. Each share that you comment about is another entry...woo hoo! That makes 25 possible entries...oh, yeah!

Winners will be drawn on Monday, July 2nd! We look forward to seeing and hearing more about the fair through your experiences!!!

Author: Tyann Marcink
Photos: Marcink Designs