O’Fallon Update The Official Quarterly Publication of the City of O’Fallon, Missouri Summer 2018 • www.ofallon.mo.us
Parks are at the center of summertime fun The New Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center Now open daily, the New Alligator’s Creek outdoor swimming complex is bigger and better with new features, including a longer lazy river, a new spray ground, floating bridge, new interactive water playground, bathhouse and much more. Turn to pages 8 and 9 in the Parks & Rec Guide for details.
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Heritage & Freedom Fest, July 2–4
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Roscoe’s Den
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ummertime is one of my favorite seasons because O’Fallon comes alive with great family-friendly events. On July 2–4, our City’s Heritage & Freedom Fest at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex will pack three days of fun into a celebration of America’s birthday, highlighted by free concerts on July 3 and 4 from superstar artists. And, the final concert each night will end with an awesome fireworks display. On July 4, Daughtry will rock the Main Stage with megahits that include the Grammy-nominated “It’s Not Over,” “Home,” “Over You” and “Waiting for Superman.” Opening for Daughtry will be St. Louis rockers Stir and Portrait. On July 3, come hear amazing country music from Jerrod Niemann, who will perform his platinum-selling hits “Lover, Lover” and “Drink to That all Night.” Brothers Walker and “The Voice” star Tarra Layne will open the concert. The festival begins on Monday, July 2, with Family Night featuring discounted carnival rides, a midway, sideshows and more. On all three dates, admission and parking will be free. Summer also brings the excitement of River City Rascals baseball to CarShield Field. And this year, the Frontier League’s best will come to O’Fallon for the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game on July 10 and 11, so be sure to get your tickets in advance! Swimming at Alligator’s Creek in Civic Park is an O’Fallon tradition, but this year it is a whole new experience! I would like to thank all of our enthusiastic O’Fallon voters who gave the thumbs up to the renovations which made our outdoor aquatic center bigger, more comfortable, more inclusive and more fun than ever. Also this summer, voters will have an opportunity to support our local retail businesses by voting in the August 7th election on whether to approve Proposition U. If passed, the measure will help our local retail businesses compete with out-of-state businesses and online vendors. With good times just ahead, I would like to join City Council members in wishing you and your family a safe and happy summer. And, on behalf of all of our local businesses, please remember to Keep it in the “O” this summer.
Bill Hennessy, Mayor
Prop U on the ballot August 7th On August 7, O’Fallon voters will have the opportunity to vote on whether or not to approve Prop U, which would add a Use Tax on many out-of-state purchases. For more information about the issue and how it can affect the City of O’Fallon, turn to page 5.
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Learn more about Prop U. Turn to page 5.