O'Fallon Update newsletter - Autumn 2016 by City of O'Fallon

O’Fallon Update The Official Quarterly Publication of the City of O’Fallon, Missouri Autumn 2016 • www.ofallon.mo.us

Thank you for making our City even better! Drive through Westhoff Park named for dedicated O’Fallon resident With the additions of Brendan’s Playground and the skate park, the east side of Westhoff Park has seen some major improvements over the past few years, including a new entrance road from T.R. Hughes Blvd. In August, the new road was officially named after Bill Hayden, a long-time O’Fallon resident who spent many years coaching baseball in Westhoff and other nearby parks. At a ceremony announcing the naming, Mayor Bill Hennessy and family members remembered Bill Hayden as a loving father and grandfather, a World War II veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a gifted athlete who became a Golden Gloves boxing champion, and who as a revered baseball coach here in O’Fallon, became a true role model for hundreds of O’Fallon children.

n behalf of our residents, City staff and the City Council, thank you to the nearly 60 percent of voters who said “yes” on Proposition PARKS. Because of your support, for the first time in a generation, O’Fallon residents will get to see the construction of a brand new park in O'Fallon and a revamped Alligators’ Creek Aquatics Center. These new facilities will significantly enhance our parks, which are already loaded with things to do. This fall, our parks will be the place to enjoy terrific events like the free RSC Art & Family Festival with kids’ activities and an outdoor movie at the Renaud Spirit Center on Saturday, September 24. Then, October 7 from 6–10 p.m., come and dine at the Food Truck Frenzy and Fall Fest Street Dance in Civic Park. Food trucks will serve great cuisine and Fall Fest arts and crafts booths will be open for browsing. At 7 p.m., Contagious will start up the dance with rock ‘n roll hits. On Saturday, get your day off to a fast start at with the Fall Fest 5K/10K Run. Then, head on over to the Fall Fest in Civic Park from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. for festival food and beverages, bluegrass music, the all-day “Farmer for a Day” family activity, a barnyard petting zoo and shopping for unique gifts, holiday decorations and accessories. On Veterans Day at 11 a.m., November 11, gather at the Veterans Memorial Walk for a ceremony thanking our veterans for our freedom. The following week, believe it or not, we’ll get the holidays started with the free Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6 p.m. on November 16 at City Hall. There’s a pretty good chance that Santa will stop by. This year is flying by, and there’s so much to do in O’Fallon. As you’re enjoying fall in our town, please remember to “Keep It in the O!” and support our businesses—they are the foundation of our great City!

Bill Hennessy, Mayor

St. Charles County Senior Fair is October 1 In this issue 2 5 6 9 10

Grants & Asssistance Public Works Upcoming Events Roscoe’s Den Police Bulletins

Mark your calendar for the free St. Charles County Senior Fair on Saturday, October 1 from 9 a.m. – noon at O'Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall). Hosted this year by the City of O’Fallon’s Senior Resident Advisory Committee, the fair offers opportunities to talk to various vendors and learn more about matters of importance to seniors. Entertainment and beverages will be provided. Flu shots will be available. And seniors will have a chance to meet special guests, take home giveaways and win raffle prizes. Family members are not only welcome, they are encouraged to accompany seniors to the event.

Kick off autumn at Fall Fest on pages 3–4.

Elected Officials

Mayor Bill Hennessy 636-379-5500 bhennessy@ofallon.mo.us

Ward 1 Councilmembers Dave Hinman 636-379-5581 dhinman@ofallon.mo.us

Rick Lucas 636-379-5582 rlucas@ofallon.mo.us

Ward 2 Councilmembers Tom "Duke" Herweck 636-379-5583 therweck@ofallon.mo.us

Rose Mack 636-379-5591 rmack@ofallon.mo.us

Ward 3 Councilmembers Richard “Rick” Battelle 636-379-5586 rbattelle@ofallon.mo.us

John Haman, Jr. 636-379-5585 jhaman@ofallon.mo.us

Ward 4 Councilmembers

Grants and Assistance Home Improvement Loan Program helps with home repairs Keeping your home safe and in good repair is every homeowner’s responsibility. If you need to replace an aging heating/cooling unit, repair a roof or replace windows, find out if you can take advantage of O’Fallon’s Home Improvement Program. Funds are available for five-year forgivable loans of up to $5,000 to assist with maintenance issues and code violations. Applicants must meet certain requirements, including household income limits, have owned and occupied the house for at least one year and be current on mortgage payments and real estate taxes. You can download an application at www.ofallon.mo.us/grants.

Protect your home with O’Fallon’s siding installation repair program If you’re a low-income resident homeowner, the Siding Installation/Repair Program provides grants of up to $10,000 disbursed on a first-come, first-served basis to qualified applicants. For more information about the program visit www.ofallon.mo.us/grants.

O’Fallon’s transportation program for residents with disabilities O’Fallon residents who are legally-disabled may be eligible for up to two free round-trip rides a month to medical appointments, banks, and grocery and personal care shopping through the City’s Transportation Program for residents with disabilities. To schedule a ride, contact the service provider, ZipCare Transportation, at least 48 hours in advance by calling 314-292-7302, ext. 102, or online at www.zipcaretransportation.com. To qualify for the service, you must show legal proof of Social Security disability, such as a copy of the award letter and/or Medicare part A/B card. You also will need photo ID with your O’Fallon address and a copy of a current utility bill. Questions? Call 636-379-5411 or email ajaegers@ofallon.mo.us.

Bob Howell 636-379-5587 bhowell@ofallon.mo.us

Jeff Schwentker 636-379-5580 jschwentker@ofallon.mo.us

Pursuant to Section 3.2, Article 8 and Section 14.5 of the Charter of the City of O’Fallon, Missouri, an election will be held on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, for the purpose of electing one Mayor for a four (4) year term and (1) Member of the O’Fallon City Council from each of Wards 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 for a term of three (3) years.

Ward 5 Councilmembers

Pursuant to Section 115.347 of the Revised Statutes of the State of Missouri, and the O’Fallon City Charter no candidate’s name shall be printed on any official ballot unless his/her written, signed and sworn Declaration of Candidacy, including, address, age, length of residency, and the office for which he or she is running, has been filed in the office of the City Clerk within the time allowed by law.

Debbie Cook 636-379-5588 dcook@ofallon.mo.us

Mike Pheney 636-379-5584 mpheney@ofallon.mo.us

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NOTICE OF ELECTION AND OF THE OPENING AND CLOSING FOR FILING DECLARATIONS OF CANDIDACY FOR ELECTIVE OFFICES IN THE CITY OF O’FALLON, MISSOURI, FOR THE ELECTION TO BE HELD APRIL 4, 2017.

Citizens First Center 636-379-5553

You are hereby advised that the first day for filing a Declaration of Candidacy for the April 4, 2017, election is from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. Filing will close on the last day for filing for this election at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2017. A filing fee of $25.00 shall accompany each Declaration of Candidacy filed with the City Clerk. Candidates will appear on the ballot in the order they have filed. If you are the first candidate to file for a given position you will be the first candidate on the ballot for that position. The candidate or a person at least 18 years of age designated by the candidate may sit in line in the West City Hall entrance area prior to the opening of filing. At 8:00 a.m. on December 13th applications will be accepted in this location. After December 13th filing will be in the City Clerk’s office. The candidate must be the person in position at 8:00 a.m. on December 13th. All candidates must file in person; no one else can file for you.

City Hall 636-240-2000

Police (Non-emergency) 636-240-3200

Pamela L. Clement, CMC/MRCC - S City Clerk

Trash and Recycling 636-272-0477

O’Fallon Water & Sewer 636-281-2858

This document was prepared and paid for by the City of O’Fallon, Bill Hennessy, Mayor; 100 North Main Street, O’Fallon, MO 63366 solely to educate and inform residents about questions that may be presented at the polls. It is NOT intended to advocate, support or oppose the passage or defeat of any measure or candidate. Each voter should vote based on his or her own judgment.

O’Fallon Fall Fest Street Dance and 5K/10K Run, too!

www.ofallon.mo.us/fall-fest

The Fall Fest is two days of fun and festivities

O’Fallon’s Fall Fest

Food Truck Frenzy & Fall Fest Street Dance with Contagious

On Saturday, October 8, celebrate the best of the season at O’Fallon’s annual Fall Fest. Listen to live acoustic music, enjoy free country-style activities with your family, shop exciting booths stocked with trendy handcrafted gifts, décor and accessories, and picnic on festival food and beverages. Festival admission and parking are free. Food options include wood-fired pizza and pretzels, homemade sweetbread, chicken and dumplings, chili, gyros and popular beverages. For free family fun with a country-theme, try the “Farmer for a Day” activity, visit Nick’s Barnyard Buddies petting zoo, decorate a pumpkin and play pumpkin games. Fiery fiddle, banjo, bass and guitar-picking bluegrass by award-winning musicians will set the tone for this year’s festivities, with National Open Fiddle Champion George Portz & the Friends of Bluegrass headlining the music. The show includes the Moore Family Bluegrass Band, Missouri Bluegrass Harmonica Champion Eric Thompson, country and bluegrass vocalist Brenda Cook, and 13-year-old fiddle champion Deven Mahale of St. Louis. And step back to O’Fallon’s good ole days with a tour of the O’Fallon Historical Society’s Log Cabin Museum to see 19th Century items and many photos from O’Fallon’s small town beginnings.

Friday, October 7 6–10 p.m., Civic Park Drive Get your weekend on the fun track with the Friday night Food Truck Frenzy and Fall Fest Street Dance. Purchase your favorite fare from a variety of food trucks, browse upscale arts and crafts booths, and then dance to one of the best party bands in the St. Louis area, Contagious. Food trucks and arts and crafts booths will be open at 6 p.m., and the dance kicks off at 7 p.m. Free admission and parking.

Saturday, October 8 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., Civic Park

Friday, October 7 Food Truck Frenzy & Fall Fest Street Dance • 6–10 p.m. Artists and crafters will be open, too.

7:00–10:00

Contagious, rock music

Saturday, October 8 Fall Fest Run – 5K & 10K • 7 a.m. Includes Superhero Costume Contest.

Fall Fest • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Artists and crafters • Bluegrass music Free kids’ activities • Free parking & admission

10:30–11:00 Moore Family Bluegrass Band 11:00–11:30

Eric Thompson, harmonica champion

National “Open” Fiddle Champion 11:30–12:30 George Portz & the Friends of Bluegrass 12:30–1:00

Deven Mahale, Junior Fiddle Champion

1:00–1:30

Moore Family Bluegrass Band

1:30–1:45

Fiddlers Frolic

1:45–2:15

Eric Thompson

2:15–2:30

Mississippi Mudpuppies Cajun Band

2:30–3:00

Brenda Cook, bluegrass vocalist

3:00–4:00

George Portz & the Friends of Bluegrass

Please note: All performance times are subject to change without notice.

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O’Fallon’s Fall Fest 5K/10K Run and Superhero Costume Contest Saturday, October 8 7–8:30 a.m. O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) Race-day registration 6–6:45 a.m. Ready, set, go for a run, walk or jog through the City on a beautiful October morning. For the best price and runner’s perks sign up in advance with your friends or family for your choice of the 5K (3.1-mile) or 10K (6.2-mile) race. Both runs are digitally-timed with divisions and awards for all ages. For extra fun, wear a superhero costume for automatic entry in the Superhero Costume Contest, free. First, second and third-places prizes will be awarded. For online registration, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/fall-fest. The start/finish line will be set up outside the O'Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall). The race runs through local neighborhoods before returning to the finish line at City Hall. Afterwards, enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages just for participants. The 5K award ceremony starts at 8 a.m., and the 10K ceremony follows at 8:30 a.m.

O’Fallon’s pre-festival Scarecrow-Making Contest is fun for both participants and onlookers Tap your creativity to create an original scarecrow for display in downtown O’Fallon and compete for a prize of $100, $200 or $300. The contest is open to O’Fallon businesses, organizations and residents. Scarecrows entered in the contest will be installed along Main Street and/or in front of O’Fallon businesses between September 30 and October 2. Then, on October 4–6, the community will decide the winners by voting for their favorite scarecrows on www.facebook.com/ visitofallon. Winners will be announced at the Fall Fest Street Dance on October 7, and the scarecrows will remain on display for everyone to appreciate through October 23. So join in the fun of decorating the City for fall with your scarecrow creation! You’ll find complete rules, guidelines and deadlines on the entry form at www.ofallon.mo.us/ fall-fest. Begin by filling out the entry form and submitting it with a $10 entry fee by Friday, September 16. Each participant will be supplied with a straw bale and a square of burlap on September 23. Last year’s first place scarecrow was entered by O’Fallon’s My King Studio of Dance.

Public Works City Infrastructure Updates

www.ofallon.mo.us/projects

Fall is wrap-up time for road construction

Main Street Water Main replacement

Even as winter approaches, road projects continue throughout O'Fallon. Additionally, several major road projects are in the works to begin in 2017 and a number of projects are in various stages, from concept to planning and design to right-of-way acquisition and more. To view maps and keep posted on City projects, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/projects.

O’Fallon has an all-important water main running beneath Main Street, but it’s more than 60 years old and in need of significant upgrades, as recent breaks in the main have demonstrated. Construction for the proposed Main Street Water Main Project from Pitman Street to Tom Ginnever Avenue is anticipated to begin in early 2017, with completion in late 2017 or early 2018. To stay updated on this project, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/projects.

Ongoing projects include:

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The intersection of Waterford Crossing Drive and Highway K, where construction is underway to install two leftturn lanes, a shared/through right turn lane, a sidewalk extension and crossing signals.

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Crews are completing surface maintenance on streets throughout the City as part of the annual crack seal program.

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The City’s 2016 concrete program is continuing with the replacement of deteriorated slabs on various streets.

Notes on projects coming in 2017 I-70 Corridor Improvement Project The City of O’Fallon is moving ahead on the I-70 Corridor Improvement Project to provide relief for traffic congestion and make local businesses more accessible to drivers along the I-70 corridor. The project area to be improved is T.R. Hughes Boulevard to Woodlawn Avenue, with overall construction expected to start next fall (2017), with completion in late 2018, weather and other factors permitting. The $16 million-dollar project is already fully-funded, thanks to combined funds from MoDOT, East-West Gateway, the St. Charles County Road Board and $1.2 million from the City. The City’s share will provide for improvements to the I-70/Highway K and Main Street area. Project features include new interstate exits at Sonderen Drive and Woodlawn Avenue, revised signage to assist drivers, the construction of a new south outer road, making the outer roads one-way, Texas U-turns to keep traffic on the go and fewer traffic signals for drivers to navigate. For a video of the project, maps and more complete information, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/i70.

Highway K shared use path from Feise Road to Technology Drive Construction is anticipated to begin in early to mid-2017 to unite segments of this pedestrian/bike path from Feise Road to Technology Drive. Construction will occur primarily along the west side of Highway K. To view an interactive map of walkable/bikeable areas in O’Fallon, please browse to www.ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec/ bike-paths-trails.

O’FallonTV’s “O'Fallon Matters” monthly newsmagazine informs viewers about local issues. Watch at youtube.com/OFallonTV

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Upcoming Events www.ofallon.mo.us/events

Patriotic Events

City Tours

POW/MIA Remembrance Day Ceremony

Discover historic O’Fallon

Friday, September 16 7 p.m., Veterans Memorial Walk

Final 2016 tours will be held Sunday, September 11 and 25 12–3 p.m.

Light a candle on behalf of the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces who remain missing in action or imprisoned on foreign soil and the families who are waiting to welcome them home again.

Explore O’Fallon’s unique historic treasures and chat with the people who know our City’s story.

Veterans Day Ceremony Friday, November 11 11 a.m., Veterans Memorial Walk America has an estimated 19,400,000 veterans, and we owe each of them a “thank you” for our country’s freedom. Please join in honoring our veterans at this ceremony.

Open in Fort Zumwalt Park

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Zumwalt’s Fort interpretive center (site circa 1798) Historic Heald Home (circa 1884–86)

Admission is $5 per person to see both attractions; children 10 and under are admitted, free. For private and/or group tours of 10 or more, call 636-379-5614.

Open in Civic Park

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O’Fallon Historical Society Log Cabin Museum (circa 1875)

Admission is free and donations are welcome. The museum is also open during special events in the park, and private and school tours are available by appointment; contact info@ofallonmohistory.org. For photos and information about O’Fallon’s history, visit the Society’s website, www. ofallonmohistory.org.

RSC Art & Family Festival and Movie in the Park Saturday, September 24 5–8 p.m., RSC Art & Family Festival 8 p.m., Movie in the Park, Hotel Transylvania 2 (Rated PG) Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony

Free admission, parking, activities and movie!

Sunday, December 4 1 p.m., O’Fallon Municipal Centre

Come dressed for fun and exercise at the RSC Art & Family Festival! Get a 10% discount if you sign up for a new RSC annual membership. From 5–8 p.m., meet local artists selling their work, listen to music by That 80s Band, enjoy giveaways, raffles and free kids’ activities. Starting around 8 p.m., watch a free showing of Hotel Transylvania 2 on a big screen outdoors. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for outdoor movie seating.

Marking “A day that will live in infamy,” (President Roosevelt), the bombing of the American fleet at Pearl Harbor cost 2,403 American lives, including 50 Missourians aboard the USS Arizona, and sparking U.S. involvement in World War II.

O’Fallon Update City of O’Fallon Newsletter

O’FallonTheatreWorks presents The Diary of Anne Frank November 4–6 and 11–13 Curtain times are 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays The drama is based on diaries kept by Anne Frank, a Jewish teenager who for two years hid in an attic with her family and their four friends in Nazi-occupied Netherlands. Anne’s gifted voice, humanity, wit, insight and determination shines through as she details her innermost thoughts and chronicles the group’s fears, hopes, laughter and grief. For tickets and information call 636-474-2732. Reserved tickets are $10 for general admission, $8 for seniors (ages 55+) and $8 for students 6–17. Tickets at the Box Office cost an additional $2 each; the Box Office opens an hour before each show. Concessions will be available for purchase.

Cornucopia of Care Food Drive Monday, November 7 – Saturday, December 17 Donations of non-perishable food and personal care items will help area food pantries support local families in need. For more information on how you can be a part of this year’s Cornucopia of Care Food Drive, contact Volunteer Services at volunteer@ofallon.mo.us or call 636-379-5417. Drop off locations include:

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O’Fallon Municipal Centre, 100 North Main Street

O'Fallon's Make A Difference Day Saturday, October 22 9–11 a.m.; lunch 11 a.m. – noon Individuals, families and groups are invited to participate in this one-day event that makes a positive difference in our community. Pre-registration is required. Projects include: Removing creek debris to keep streams free-flowing, eliminating litter and beautifying landscapes along roadways and green spaces, mulching trees and cleaning out flower beds in City parks, sprucing up City monuments and memorials, and supporting participating HOAs with neighborhood projects. To register for this event or for more information, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/volunteer or call 636-379-5417.

Youth Make A Difference Week October 25 – November 3 Projects available Tuesday through Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Schools and youth groups are offered the opportunity to both lead and serve. Project teams will tackle environmental issues that include preparing City parks for winter by mulching trees, clearing decayed plants from beds, removing debris from creeks to reduce pollution and erosion, supporting our police by clearing range debris from their outdoor training facility, cutting back overgrowth, adding gravel rock, painting and more. To register for this event or for more information, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/volunteer or call 636-379-5417.

Renaud Spirit Center, 2650 Tri Sports Circle Lindell Bank O’Fallon, 4521 Highway K Fox’s Pizza Den, 1120 Technology Drive, Ste. 119

Holiday Highlights

See our website for a full list of drop off locations, www. ofallon.mo.us/volunteer.

’Tis the season for the Tree Lighting Ceremony

National Family Volunteer Day

Wednesday, November 16 6–8 p.m., O‘Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall)

Saturday, November 19 10 a.m. – noon O'Fallon families will work together to bring joy and food to others this holiday season. The first round of donations collected from the Cornucopia of Care Food Drive will be boxed, sorted and delivered to local food pantries in time for the Thanksgiving holiday. To register for this event, please visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ volunteer or call 636-379-5417.

Gather your family for the countdown to the lighting of the tree in the Rotunda with Mayor Bill Hennessy and officially welcome Santa and the holiday season to O’Fallon. Enjoy holiday games, crafts, choir music by local school children, visits with Santa and rides on the “O’Fallon Express” City Train (weather permitting). Vendors’ booths will be stocked with holiday gifts, decorations and tasty treats for sale. In the spirit of giving, please bring donations of canned and boxed groceries and personal care items for distribution to local food pantries. For more information, call 636-379-5614.

indicates opportunities for volunteers. Please call 636-379-5417.

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Decorate the City’s Giving Trees with winter hats, scarves and gloves for all ages Wednesday, November 16 – Thursday, December 8 O‘Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall) and Renaud Spirit Center Bring “decorations” that are sure to keep kids and adults warm this winter, new hats, gloves, mittens, scarves and socks of all sizes for distribution by the O’Fallon Salvation Army.

Brighten your holiday with a tour through the Celebration of Lights November 25 – December 30 (closed December 25) Nightly, Fort Zumwalt Park Get into the heart of the holidays with a tour of the dazzling, nostalgic and inspiring Celebration of Lights display. Choose your favorite way to see the sights: cruise through the park with friends or family in your own vehicle or bundle up your family for a City train ride, a tractor-pulled sleigh-hayride or a ride in a horse-drawn carriage or wagon. No reservations are needed to drive through the lights display, but the specialty rides must be booked at least two weeks in advance. To get the date you want, book soon!

Drive-through times and costs

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6–9 p.m. Sunday and Tuesday – Thursday* 6-10 p.m. Friday – Saturday *Due to various events and other rides, the drive-through is not open on November 28 or December 5, 12, 13, 19 or 26.

Specialty Rides Horse-drawn surrey or wagonette – For a memorable evening with a nostalgic touch, contact Carousel Farms & Carriage Company at 636-390-4403 or info@cfcarriage.com.

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Private surreys (carriages) are $75 for 4–6 passengers.

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Kids ages four and under are free if seated on a paying adult’s lap.

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Rides last approximately 30 minutes.

Private wagonettes are $150 for up to 12 passengers. Community wagonettes are $10 per passenger, and passengers will be seated with other parties.

City Train – Available on Mondays, only, except on December 12, train rides leave every half hour. The cost is $10 each for ages 12 and up, $5 for ages 1–11, and free for infants 0–11 months. Reserve your ride at least two weeks in advance; call 636-379-5606 or email cdera@ofallon.mo.us. Sleigh-hayride – Perfect for family reunions and office parties, the cost is $100 per group of 25 people, including children on laps, and bookings are available on Tuesdays (except December 13), Wednesdays and Thursdays. Reserve your ride at least two weeks in advance; call 636-379-5606 or email cdera@ofallon.mo.us. The Celebration of Lights is sponsored by the City of O’Fallon with participation by local businesses and civic organizations. A portion of the proceeds is given to locallybased charities. For more information, visit www.ofallon. mo.us/COL.

Admission

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$10/car, $15/commercial van, $1/person on tour buses ($25 minimum). Bring a food pantry donation for a $1 discount. Tuesday Night Special – $7 for all non-commercial vehicles (no other discounts apply)

Two dates for the Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll Monday and Tuesday, December 12–13 6–9 p.m., Fort Zumwalt Park Admission is $3 for ages 3 and older; free parking

Avoid the line! Pre-purchase admission writstbands. See the sights, hear the music and rediscover the magic of the holidays together with your family on two special walkthrough nights at the Celebration of Lights. Stop along the way to visit with Santa and shop for handmade gifts, hot cocoa and treats. Twinkling lights, unique holiday scenes and fireworks over the lake (7:25 p.m.) add wonder and excitement to the night. No reservations are needed, but you can avoid the line at the gate by pre-purchasing admission wristbands. The wristbands will be available November 14 through December 9 at the Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 400 Civic Park Drive, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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Roscoe’s Den Trash, Recycling and Yard Waste Announcements O'Fallon now offers two yard waste disposal options for residents:

O’Fallon’s free electronics and appliance recycling events

Year-round pick up option featuring weekly service March through December

Saturday, October 8 and December 3 8 a.m. – noon, west parking lot, CarShield Field

Year-round yard waste collection is available once a week from the second Monday in March through the second Friday in December of each year. The cost of the service is $5.62 per month ($11.25 for bi-monthly bill), and it is billed throughout the year. Monthly service continues during the winter months.

If you’ve got outdated or broken electronics and appliances — basically anything with an electric cord or which takes a battery — drop them off free of charge, except for CRT televisions which can be dropped off but with the following fees:

New free twice-a-year service Twice a year, residents enrolled in the City’s trash and recycling service, but who do not have year-round yard waste service, may call in a request for free yard waste collection for up to 10 units. A unit is one yard waste bag, one yard waste container or one bundle of sticks and limbs. After the two free collections are logged, if additional yard waste collection is desired the customer has the option of enrolling in O’Fallon’s yard waste program or requesting a one-time pick-up at $2 per bag at a minimum charge of $20. Residents may choose either option depending on individual needs. To make a change in your yard waste service, just call Environmental Services’ customer service desk at 636272-0477.

O’Fallon’s 2016 fall-to-winter holiday trash, recycling and yardwaste schedule With holidays coming up in November and December, residents enrolled in the City’s trash and recycling program will observe the following trash collection schedule:

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Veterans Day, Friday, November 11 No change in service; please set trash, recycling and yard waste out for collection on your regularly-scheduled day.

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Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24 Service moves to Friday, November 25.

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Day after Thanksgiving, Friday, November 25 Service moves to Saturday, November 26.

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Christmas Eve, Saturday, December 24 No change in service.

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Christmas, Sunday, December 25 No change in service this week (December 26–30.)

For more information, please visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ES or call 636-272-0477.

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No charge for LED/LCD TVs $20 per 26-inch or less cathode ray tube (CRT) TV $40 per 27-inch or larger CRT TV $50 per wooden console or true big screen/projection TV CRT computer monitors are $5, or free with a computer drop-off

Please do NOT bring smoke detectors, glass lamps, light bulbs, VHS tapes or alkaline batteries. For more information, visit www.ofallon.mo.us/ES.

Free bulk waste drop-off Saturday, October 15 and December 10 7 a.m. – 3 p.m., O’Fallon Waste Transfer Station, 1572 Progress West Lane, 63366 If you’re an O’Fallon trash customer, you can drop off certain items that are too large to fit in your trash container, such as carpeting or furniture, at the City’s waste transfer station. The service is free. For a list of acceptable items visit www.ofallon. mo.us/ES. Be sure to bring a current photo ID with your O’Fallon address and be prepared to unload your own items. Only one load per household can be accepted and only cars, pickup trucks and small trailers 10 feet or less will be allowed. For questions, contact staff at 636-272-0477 or ofallonrecycles@ ofallon.mo.us.

Veterans Report

‘Groundbreaking’ marks the beginning of vertical construction on Justice Center

O’Fallon’s Veterans Affairs Office/131 BW Retirees Affairs Office Monday through Friday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., except when City Hall is closed for holidays The O’Fallon Veterans Office is staffed with volunteers who are ready to offer retirees and veterans of all branches of the armed forces and their families guidance on a number of issues, including benefits and processes. Staff members come from all branches of the armed forces and include widows. The office gladly fields calls from people, veterans, retirees and families who may not know where to turn for help. We will listen to their situation, evaluate their needs and refer them to the proper agencies. Callers are welcome to ask for information such as where to get an ID card renewed, how to get help with Aid and Attendance for themselves or a family member, or help for the family when the veteran dies. The office publishes a quarterly newsletter that is emailed to about 600 retirees, mostly former members of the Missouri Air National Guard. The office is located on the third floor of City Hall. Call 636379-5577 or email us at veteransaffairs@ofallon.mo.us. We look forward to helping you.

Although ground clearing and site preparation actually began earlier this year, the O’Fallon City Council and Mayor Bill Hennessy celebrated the beginning of the vertical construction phase of the new O’Fallon Justice Center with a ceremonial groundbreaking in July. A crowd of more than 150 local residents, business owners, O’Fallon police officers and City staff marked the occasion at the site along Bryan Road. Since the groundbreaking, construction on the building has progressed significantly, primarily work on the building’s foundation and further site preparation. The building currently is slated to open in late 2017.

Police Bulletins Get CERT-ified in disaster preparedness Friday – Sunday, September 23–25 Public Works Building, 1089 Public Works Drive Take advantage of this outstanding opportunity to learn basic disaster response skills, free, through O’Fallon’s Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training. The O’Fallon Police Department’s 20-hour course will cover disaster preparation and survival, disaster psychology, basic medical treatment, terrorism, fire safety and light search and rescue. Classes meet from 6–10 p.m. on Friday and 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Participants completing the course will be able to keep valuable training materials for reference and participate in additional free training each month. Visit www.ofallon. mo.us/PD to get more information and to register. For additional questions, call 636-379 3816 or email Officer Pat Helton at phelton@ofallon.mo.us.

Lost your pet or found a stray? If you’ve lost your pet or found a stray, here are options that can help, courtesy of the O’Fallon Police Department’s Animal Control Division. Leave a voice message describing the problem (lost pet, animal complaint, animal welfare issue, etc.) by calling 636240-3200; press 1 for Animal Control/Dispatch. If your pet is missing, also check www.facebook.com/ ofallonanimalcontrol. To reclaim your impounded animal, please be sure to follow the procedures listed on www.ofallon.mo.us/PD/ animal-control. Domestic animals are housed at the St. Charles County Pet Adoption Center, 4850 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St. Peters 63376. Contact the Adoption Center at 636-949-PETS (7387) or visit the website at www.sccmo.org/824/Pet-Adoption-Center.

Communications Director • Tom Drabelle • tdrabelle@ofallon.mo.us

O’Fallon Update City of O’Fallon Newsletter

Staff Writer • Peggy Whetzel • pwhetzel@ofallon.mo.us Web and Design Administrator • Bryan Wieczorek • bwieczorek@ofallon.mo.us

O'FALLON UPDATE SPECIAL FEATURE

New online registration system helps you get the most out of O’Fallon’s parks O’Fallon’s new online registration system for Parks and Recreation programs makes it easy to enroll in a class or program, apply to reserve a park pavilion, line up a birthday celebration and more. No PIN /Barcode is required—just register using your email address. Start by going to www.ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec, then click "Register Online" to get started.

User-friendly features A. Search by activity, location or membership type.

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Search results present exactly as our printed Parks & Rec Guide. Instantly see dates, times and locations.

Click the green plus symbol to add an item to your cart. Pay with Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express.

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Sign-up, then login, using your email address and a unique password. No PIN and barcode!

Advanced search tools Use multiple search criteria to find the exact day or location that fits your family's schedule.

E. Quickly look for programs, rentals and more by using 12 pre-defined categories.

C. Flip through the most recent Parks & Rec Guide.

I www.ofallon.mo.us/parks&rec Autumn 2016

Calendar September

All events, public meetings and Municipal Court proceedings are held at O’Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall), 100 North Main Street, unless otherwise noted. Meeting times and dates are subject to change; for the most current information, check www.ofallon.mo.us/events.

November

Municipal Court, 6 p.m.

Historic Preservation Commission, 6 p.m.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, 7 p.m.

Municipal Court, 9 a.m.

Board of Adjustment, 5:30 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission, 7 p.m.

POW/MIA Remembrance Day Ceremony, 7 p.m.

Municipal Court, 6 p.m.

Veterans Commission, 7 p.m.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, 7 p.m.

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, 5:30 p.m.

Board of Adjustment, 5:30 p.m.

Municipal Court, 9 a.m.

City Council, 7:30 p.m., workshop, 5:30 p.m.

Senior Resident Advisory Committee, 2:30 p.m.

Veterans Day, City Hall CLOSED

Public Works Advisory Commission, 7 p.m.

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, 5:30 p.m.

City Council, 7:30 p.m., workshop, 5:30 p.m.

Municipal Court, 9 a.m.

RSC Art & Family Festival, 5–8 p.m.; movie at 8 p.m.

Senior Resident Advisory Committee, 2:30 p.m.

Municipal Court, 6 p.m.

Tree Lighting Ceremony, 6–8 p.m.

Convention & Visitors Bureau, 3 p.m.

National Family Volunteer Day, 10 a.m. – noon

Municipal Court, 6 p.m.

Veterans Commission, 7 p.m.

October

Thanksgiving; City Hall, RSC CLOSED

St. Charles County Senior Fair, 9 a.m. – noon O'Fallon Municipal Centre (City Hall)

City Hall CLOSED

Historic Preservation Commission, 6 p.m.

Celebration of Lights opens, 6 p.m.

Municipal Court, 9 a.m.

Public Works Advisory Commission, 7 p.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission, 7 p.m.

Food Truck Frenzy and Fall Fest Street Dance, 6–10 p.m. Civic Park

Fall Fest 5K/10K Run, 7–8:30 a.m.

Planning and Zoning Commission, 7 p.m.

Free electronics and appliance recycling 8 a.m. – noon, CarShield Field parking lot west

Fall Fest, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Ceremony, 1 p.m.

Fort Zumwalt Park closes until mid-January 2017

Historic Preservation Commission, 6 p.m.

Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, 7 p.m.

Municipal Court, 9 a.m.

Board of Adjustment, 5:30 p.m.

City Council, 7:30 p.m., workshop, 5:30 p.m.

Bulk waste drop-off, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Bulk-waste drop off, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Municipal Court, 6 p.m.

12–13 Old-Fashioned Holiday Stroll, 6–9 p.m.

Veterans Commission, 7 p.m.

Candidate filing, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, 5:30 p.m.

Board of Adjustment, 5:30 p.m.

Senior Resident Advisory Committee, 2:30 p.m.

Veterans Commission, 7 p.m.

Public Works Advisory Commission, 7 p.m.

Mayor’s Youth Advisory Council, 5:30 p.m.

Make A Difference Day, 9–11 a.m.; lunch 9 a.m. – noon

Municipal Court, 9 a.m.

Youth Make A Difference Week through November 3

Senior Resident Advisory Committee, 2:30 p.m.

Municipal Court, 9 a.m.

City Council, 7:30 p.m., workshop, 5:30 p.m.

Convention & Visitors Bureau, 3 p.m.

23, 26 City Hall CLOSED

City Council, 7:30 p.m., workshop, 5:30 p.m.

December 1–30 Celebration of Lights, nightly

Celebration of Lights CLOSED for Christmas Day

Visit the City of O’Fallon’s website, www.ofallon.mo.us, for the latest news and meeting agendas. Most meetings are broadcast live and on demand at www.ofallon.mo.us/OFallonTV.