O’Fallon Update The Official Quarterly Publication of the City of O’Fallon, Missouri Summer 2016 • www.ofallon.mo.us
Play often; live better in O’Fallon’s parks Civic Annex to become Saint Charles County Veterans Museum if Prop PARKS passes If voters approve Proposition PARKS on August 2nd, they will open the door to converting Civic Annex to the new Saint Charles County Veterans Museum. The O’Fallon City Council approved a resolution for the project. Civic Annex is located at 410 East Elm Street off Sonderen Road in north O'Fallon.
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ummer is finally here, along with all of the great activities that come with it. Here in O’Fallon, we have Jammin’ concerts, the great music and fireworks of the Heritage and Freedom Fest, the fun of Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center and, of course, a summer of River City Rascals baseball! This summer, we will host a great new event, too. On June 17–19, our City’s Police Department will host the regional patrol dog trials and certifications for the bi-state area. You’re invited to watch, free, as some of the top canine teams in the region—including our own teams from the O’Fallon Police Department—compete for “top dog” in obedience, agility, suspect search and apprehension, and handler protection. You can get all of the details on our great summer events inside. Whatever you like to do, you can find it here in O’Fallon, and we’re always working to make it even better. Our City is blessed with more than 450 acres of beautiful park land. Whether it’s a quiet walk in the park, beautiful playgrounds or some of the area’s best baseball, soccer and football fields, our parks have a little something for everyone. On the August 2nd ballot, O’Fallon voters have an opportunity to make our parks even better. Voters will consider Prop PARKS, a bond issue that will allow the City to nearly double the size of the Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center and construct a new 55-acre passive park along Highway DD. Please take a few minutes to review the information on page 5 of this newsletter. You’ll find all the details of what’s covered by the bond issue. And, please come out to vote on August 2nd! Thanks for all you do to help make O’Fallon such a great place to live, work and play. Enjoy this wonderful time of year, and please remember to shop and dine at our great local retailers and restaurants all summer PLAY OFTEN; LIVE BETTER long. From the O’Fallon City Council and from my family to yours, we wish you a safe, happy and fun summer!
Bill Hennessy, Mayor PAID FOR BY THE CITY OF O’FALLON
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Heritage & Freedom Fest, July 2–4 Proposition PARKS Upcoming Events Public Works Roscoe’s Den Police Bulletins City Calendar
O’Fallon’s Heritage & Freedom Fest is July 2–4 O’Fallon’s patriotic celebration, the Heritage & Freedom Fest, kicks off with Family Day on July 2, featuring exciting carnival rides, midway games, concessions and amazing family-friendly shows. On July 3–4, come back for great music by nationally-known artists and stay for fantastic fireworks, extreme stunt shows, Kids’ Zone fun and festival food and brews. Admission, parking and shuttle service are free. See pages 2–4.
Vote August 2 on Prop PARKS. See page 5.