O’Fallon Update The Official Quarterly Publication of the City of O’Fallon, Missouri Summer 2015 • www.ofallon.mo.us
Thank you for believing in O’Fallon! Cool off this summer with a slide down Mexico Road Beat the summer heat with a unique event, Slide the City – O’Fallon! This is your opportunity to slide down a 1,000-foot water slide right through the heart of the City on July 25 and 26. There will be food trucks, fantastic music and more, making Slide the City the coolest—and wettest—summer celebration in St. Charles County. Get discounted tickets using the promo code ofallon15 when you purchase tickets at www. ofallon.mo.us/slide. Check out page 6 for all the details on this exciting new event.
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his past April 7th, I joined with some friends and family to watch the election returns come in. I was hopeful our residents would support the construction of our new police station and municipal court building by voting for Proposition 1. As the votes were being counted, I couldn’t help but think back to the countless discussions I had leading up to the election. Nearly every resident I spoke with expressed their love of our City and how much they cared for the men and women who serve us in our Police Department. It was inspiring to hear this sentiment from so many of you. It’s what drives me each and every morning as I start my day, and it is what drives our entire team here in O’Fallon. You showed this once again by supporting Proposition 1 during that election. More than 60 percent of our residents voted yes to make our new justice center a reality, and I am truly grateful for your support. Thanks to you, we already have started the design process on this new facility, and I am proud to announce that in 2017, we will all gather to open this much needed facility on Bryan Road, just south of Veterans Memorial Parkway. I also am thrilled to announce two great summer events here in O’Fallon. First off, the Heritage & Freedom Fest returns to the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex July 2–4. We’ll have great national entertainment, fantastic rides and amazing fireworks! Check out page 3 for the details. Also, this summer, a new event, Slide the City – O’Fallon, will splash its way down Mexico Road, turning a 1,000 foot stretch of road into a giant water slide on July 25–26! This great new event should not be missed! See page 6 for details. And don’t forget to check out the weekly Jammin’ concert schedule on page 7. On behalf of all of us here at City Hall, have a great summer in O’Fallon! And thank you for your continued support!
Bill Hennessy, Mayor
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Heritage & Freedom Fest and Parade
Heritage & Freedom Fest to rock O’Fallon, July 2–4
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Upcoming Events
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Police Bulletins
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Roscoe’s Den
O’Fallon’s Heritage & Freedom Fest will bring big name entertainment, great rides and three days of family-friendly fun to the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex on July 2nd, 3rd and 4th. This year’s free concerts feature country stars Gloriana and LoCash on July 3 and rockers Smash Mouth and Toad the Wet Sprocket with special guest Tonic on July 4. Get all of the details on pages 3–5 or visit www.heritageandfreedomfest.com.
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Insect likely to decimate ash trees. See page 11.