Rural Missouri - August 2022 - 12

Buckets of
FUN
Missourians plan for ag showcase
by Paul Newton | pnewton@ruralmissouri.coop
M
issouri's agriculture showcase is almost here.
From deep-fried bites to rides in the midway
to showing that perfect pig, the state fair has
something for everyone. The fair runs from Aug.
11-21 with entertainment available across the fairgrounds.
The grandstand has a full lineup highlighted by Sam Hunt
on Aug. 13 and ZZ Top on Aug. 17.
Be sure your visit includes a stop at the Missouri's
Electric Cooperatives Building, located across from the
grandstand. The building is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7
p.m. and showcases the work Missouri's electric cooperatives
do to make rural Missouri a great place to live and
play. Ground-source heat pumps offer a reprieve from the
late-summer heat. Co-op personnel are on hand to answer
questions, and there are displays on energy efficiency,
safety and cooperative youth programs.
In the Rural Missouri area there are displays of our
favorite stories, our popular " People From Our Pages " demonstrators
and you can have your photo taken in front of a
mural depicting Rural Missouri mascot Buddy Bear. Or you
can meet him in person if you visit the building at 10 a.m.,
noon or 2 p.m. daily from Aug. 12-20.
Attending college or trade school this fall?
Missouri's electric cooperatives are offering
four $500 scholarships. The MEC Building is
the only place the applications can be picked
up or turned in. Winners will be chosen by a
blind drawing, must have a permanent Missouri
address and be a member in good standing of
an electric cooperative. Applicants must visit the
MEC Building during the fair, legibly complete
Missouri Electric Cooperatives Day Friday, Aug. 19
$5 OFF
Cannot be
combined with
any other discount
One Carnival Unlimited
Ride Wristband
Use this coupon at any Midway Ticket Booth for $5 off an
Unlimited Carnival Ride Wristband, good for unlimited rides
on Missouri Electric Cooperatives Day, Aug. 19.
Offer valid Friday, Aug. 19 only
Above: Visitors to the MEC Building can get their picture taken with
Buddy Bear. Below: There are no shortages of entertainment or food
options when you make your way around the fairgrounds.
the application and be accepted as a student at a college,
university and/or a vocational, technical school program
for the upcoming semester.
Friday, Aug. 19 is Missouri Electric Cooperatives Day.
The first 1,500 visitors to the MEC Building will receive
a free LED lightbulb. Clip the coupon on this page, and
on that day you can ride in the midway until your heart's
content with $5 off an unlimited ride wristband.
There's no shortage of opportunities for you and your
family and friends at the fair. Whether this will be your
first visit or it's an annual pilgrimage, your memories will
last long after your state fair adventure concludes.
For more information about concerts, exhibits and
more, visit www.mostatefair.com.
Sedalia
For information on the scholarship, contact Nikki
Roach at nroach@amec.org or call 573-659-3440.
The Missouri Electric Cooperative Scholarship
was established in 2021. The mission of the
scholarship is to provide financial assistance
to member individuals enrolled in a college,
university and/or a vocational, technical school.
PEOPLE FROM
our
PAGES
Aug. 11 - Victoria Weaver, Artist from Sedalia
Aug. 12 - Pen Brady, India Ink Artist from Fair Play
Aug. 13-14 - Jim Peters, Watercolorist from Washington
Aug. 15 - Jared Niemeyer, Jam maker from Edina
Aug. 16-17 - Tresa Killion, Potter from Houstonia
Aug. 18 - Jon and Debbie Ortmann, Woodcrafters from
Cape Girardeau
Aug. 19-20 - Bobby Walker, Knifemaker from Dora
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