Parks, main streets and other landmarks may bring back fond memories to those passing by – and could earn you a cash prize.
The Leader’s first-ever Hometown Gems photo contest, held in conjunction with the Arnold Senior Expo asks readers 50 and older to send in pictures of their favorite area park, attraction, gathering space or other special spot in Jefferson County, Eureka or Wildwood.
Submissions from businesses or business owners advertising their products or services will not be accepted.
Three winners will be drawn at random from among all the entries to win cash prizes – $100 for the first name drawn, $75 for the second and $50 for the third.
Readers are limited to three entries per person.
Photo contest entries should include the following information:
■ Entrant’s name, age, address and phone number, so that winners may be contacted.
■ The date and place the photo was taken and by whom.
■ The names of any people in the photo.
■ Any other information about the photo that explains why it is memorable or special.
Entries are due by 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1.
The Aug. 15 issue of Grand Times will feature as many entries as space allows, with all submissions posted to the Leader website. That issue also will include information about the Arnold Senior Expo on Aug. 21, which will be held at the Arnold Eagles, 1725 Jeffco Blvd.
Send entries by mail to Hometown Gems, c/o Leader Publications, P.O. Box 159, Festus, 63028; drop them off at the Leader office, 503 N. Second St., in Festus; or email them to news@leaderpublications.biz.
Photos accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope will be mailed back; others will be held for pickup.
For more information about the contest or about the Senior Expo, call the Leader at 636-931-7560.