The Official Quarterly Publication of the City of O’Fallon, Missouri
Summer 2019 • www.ofallon.mo.us
Heritage & Freedom Fest will rock the summer Tim Clothier named Chief of O’Fallon Police Department Tim Clothier joined the O’Fallon Police Department as Chief on May 28, 2019, after his appointment was ratified by the City Council in March. Chief Clothier joins O’Fallon from Ozark, Missouri, where he served as Police Chief since 2015. Prior to joining the ranks of the Ozark Police Department, Chief Clothier was a police officer holding the rank of Major with the Owensboro, Kentucky, Police Department. Chief Clothier was chosen following a nationwide search, which resulted in three finalists. The finalists were brought to O’Fallon for a day-long series of interviews with the Mayor, City Council, City Administrator, O’Fallon police officers and department leaders and a panel of O’Fallon citizens.
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t’s summertime in O’Fallon, and the City is buzzing with fun and laughter. Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center is filled with kids and families looking to soak up some sunshine; the River City Rascals are off to a great start at CarShield Field; the new playground at O’Day Park offers kids an amazing new experience; and our City’s many great stores and restaurants are filled with residents enjoying the great weather and spending money here in O’Fallon. Here at City Hall, we’re working hard to put the final touches on all of our great summer events. We have the weekly Jammin’ concerts at Civic Park, our first concert and theater performances at O’Day Park and our popular Food Truck Frenzies. Of course, our biggest and most popular event is Heritage & Freedom Fest. This year’s event looks to be one of our biggest ever with rockers Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo on July 4th and rising country star Walker Hayes on July 3rd. This year’s event features an all new carnival with rides for all ages and great games and activities. And, for the first time, we will be offering unlimited ride wristbands for each day, so you can pay one low price and ride as much as you want. Our Heritage & Freedom Fest Parade will bring thousands to Main Street and Tom Ginnever Avenue on the morning of July 4th and St. Charles County’s best fireworks display will cap off both concert nights. If you’re looking for a little more laid back experience, come out to Family Night on July 2nd and ride the rides and taste the great food and drinks with smaller crowds. Parking and admission are free all three days, so bring the whole family out for a great time. On behalf of the City Council, we wish you a safe and wonderful summer! And, remember as you’re experiencing all O’Fallon has to offer, please “Keep it in the O” and shop and dine here in your hometown. Sincerely,
Bill Hennessy, Mayor
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Heritage & Freedom Fest on July 2–4
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Renew O’Fallon
O’Fallon wins best-tasting water in Missouri
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Upcoming Events
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Veterans Report
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Roscoe’s Den
The City of O’Fallon was named the winner of the “2019 Water Taste Test” by the Missouri Section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA). Each year, the AWWA Spring Conference receives submissions for the best-tasting water in Missouri. This year’s award was presented to Dan Ismay, O’Fallon Water Plant Manager at AWWA’s annual conference.
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Free concerts, parade, fireworks and more! See pages 2–4.