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.
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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
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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.