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Page 6 - Getting Settled Guide, July 31, 2008
COMMUNITY PROFILE
O’FALLON
O
’Fallon lies immediately northwest of
Scott Air Force Base,
14 miles from downtown St.
Louis. It is a favorite place for
base personnel to live.
With a population of more
than 25,000 and growing,
O'Fallon is often referred to as
the "fastest growing community in Southern Illinois.”
There have been and continue
to be many reasons for
O'Fallon's consistent growth.
New residents are attracted
by fine homes and O’Fallon’s
schools which are consistently
ranked among the best in the
state.
Historically, O’Fallon was a
LOCAL
LORE
railroad town. The Ohio and
Mississippi Railroad
Company, now the Baltimore
and Ohio, built a depot and
water tank prompting the
founding of the town.
Coal Mines, such as the
Tiedemann Mining Company,
along with the Willard Stove
factory, the Independent
Engineering Company and the
rich surrounding farm land
supported the growth of
O'Fallon.
Recently, the city was
named by Site Selection
Magazine as one of the top 40
cities in the nation for corporate expansion.
VITAL
STATS
Founded: 1854
Population:
25,000
Land area: 10.91
square miles
Median household income:
$55,927
Median rent: $660
School districts:
O'Fallon Township
High School
District 203,
Central School
District 104,
O'Fallon Grade
School District 90
Not only was O’Fallon the childhood home of Hollywood legend William Holden and
renown illustrator Bernie Fuchs, the city also was a summer hangout for former president Ronald Reagan, who came frequently to visit a favorite aunt.
July 31, 2008, Getting Settled Guide - Page 7
GROWTH: Churches in O’Fallon and Shiloh expand
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Communications Director Jama Burch said
Cornerstone Christian Church relocated from
Fairview Heights to Shiloh in January 2005 seeking
more room and more families.
“We needed a larger facility, for one, and as we
looked at different areas, of course this was a growing area and community,” Burch said. “Our focus is
family and the biggest family development area
around is here.”
While Faith Family and Cornerstone Christian
are growing in Shiloh Valley, St. Clare Catholic
Church, at 1411 Cross Street in O’Fallon, is growing
on the ridge overlooking the valley.
In September 2007, the church moved from
downtown O’Fallon to their current location. The
$8.5 million church holds 1,140 people with room to
accommodate 1,500.
St. Clare Catholic Church’s business manager
Shirley Seipp said the church has plans to expand its
facilities. The church offices are currently located in
a farm house across the street from the church.
Seipp said they will eventually be moving the
offices across the street to the actual church building.
“We renovated this (house) to begin with because
we pulled down costs for the (church),” Seipp said.
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“Starting out we were taking on quite a bit so this was one
way we could kind of save some on the initial cost, to renovate this farm house that was structurally sound and in
very good condition so we moved our offices in here. But
eventually we do intend on moving them across the street
in the church building itself.”
Seipp said the church plans on adding two new wings,
but the additions may not be constructed for another 10
years. One wing will hold classrooms and offices and
another will contain a reception hall. Seipp said the
church is currently in the process of completing their
kitchen.
Shiloh United Methodist Church, at 210 S. Main
Street, is another church experiencing a growth in membership.
When Senior Pastor David Huff arrived at the church
in 1995 they had recently grown from 50 to 200 members.
In July 2007, the average Sunday attendance was 630.
Business Administrator Mike Penick said the church
has acquired 80 new members this year.
First United Methodist Church Lead Pastor John
Dickinson said their attendance fluctuates with the population of Scott Air Force Base.
“Our membership numbers probably stay about the
same,” Dickinson said. “That’s because we have because
we have people coming and going all the time because of
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The church is located at 504 E. Highway 50 in
O’Fallon.
New Life in Christ Church, at 689 Scott Troy
Road in O’Fallon, has seen a steady increase in
members and facilities since its inception in 2001.
The first New Life in Christ worship service was
held on April 20, 2003 at the Four Points Sheraton
in Fairview Heights, was attended by more than 800
people. As of January 2008, the church has 2,200
members called “LifeChangers.”
Executive Assistant Dagne Moore-Joy said the
next step for expansion of the church’s facilities will
be a youth community building and construction is
slated to begin this year.
“Our young people are literally busting out of the
seams here at the church,” Moore-Joy said.
New Life in Christ’s future long term building
plans include the construction of a kindergarten
through eighth grade preparatory Christian academy.
New Creation Presbyterian Church also held
their first worship service in 2001. The congregation
originally assembled at the O’Fallon Township
Building. In 2002, the church moved their services
to the Katy Cavins Community Center where they
continue to meet today. The church owns 25 acres
on the corner of North Lincoln Avenue and Kyle
Road.
Pastor Christian Dominic Boyd said the church is
considering developing the land.
“The congregation and the Presbytery of Gideons
Lovejoy, which is our regional church body of over
98 congregations, are looking at partnerships in
development of the land that will benefit the community of O’Fallon,” Boyd said.
The church has 35 professed members.
“We look at membership not by who is on the
roles but by levels of participation,” Boyd said. “We
are not a conventional church. We see ourselves
more as a missionary body.”
Finally, Central Christian Church of O’Fallon
has also seen recent growth. The church currently
sees an average Sunday attendance of 130 people
and relocated in September 2006 from across the
street from Wal-Mart to 1420 Illini Drive to accommodate their increasing attendance and subsequent
cars.
“We were having parking issues and we were
noticing a pattern of growth,” Sue Ellen Lay said.
“We would get so big and then we would be almost
to the overflowing point, and then we would drop
back down and we just didn’t have a place to put
anybody and so it seemed like the logical thing to do
to move it to a larger building where we have more
parking options.”
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Local golf courses offer
something for everyone
By Dean Kriddle
hether you are new to the sport, a weekend warrior or scratch player, the metroeast features plenty of quality golf
courses for players of all skill levels.
For the beginners, golf facilities such as Bent
Oak Golf Course in Breese, Carlyle Lake in
Carlyle, Indian Mounds in Fairmont City and
Locust Hills in Lebanon will provide a fair and
good test as players attempt to learn and perfect the
basics of the game.
In addition, Yorktown Golf Course in Belleville,
is a par 3 facility, which is good for players of all
skill levels looking to work on their short games.
For weekend warriors looking for that casual 18
holes with friends or family members, there is the
Acorns in Waterloo, Grand Marais in East St.
Louis, the Prairies in Cahokia, Stonebridge in
Maryville and Tamarack in Shiloh from which to
choose.
The metro-east also has many of the most challenging courses in the St. Louis area that will provide a tough test for even the most talented amateur
players.
Places such as Annbriar in Waterloo, Belk Park
in Wood River, Clinton Hill in Swansea, Fox Creek
in Edwardsville, Gateway National in Madison,
Far Oaks in Caseyville, Spencer T. Olin in Alton
and Stonewolf in Fairview Heights are all ranked
among the top 30 courses in the St. Louis area.
Most golf courses have practice facilities,
including putting greens and driving ranges. Some
also have teaching professionals willing to work
with players of all levels on all parts of their
games.
Reduced rates are also available at most area
courses for seniors and children, and many courses
also feature league play for men, women and
seniors.
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LOCAL GOLF COURSES:
Locust Hills
18 holes • par 72 • 6,014 yards
1015 Belleville Road, Lebanon, IL 62254
Green fees: $18 weekdays, $25 weekends for
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$12/$15 for 9
Cart: $7 for 9, $12 for 18
Pull cart: $1/$2
Discounts: Seniors, time of day
Leagues: Four-man teams, senior two-man and
couples flighted scrambles
Phone: 618-537-4590
Web: www.locusthillsgolf.com
Tamarack
800 Tamarack Lane, O'Fallon, IL 62269
Green fees: $18 for 18, $12 for 9 on weekdays;
$27/$18 weekends
Cart: $12 for 18, $6 for 9
Pull cart: $2/$1
Discounts: Seniors
Phone: 618-632-6666
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Yorktown
300 Goalby Drive, Belleville, IL 62221
Green fees: $13.50 weekdays, $15 weekends for
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Clinton Hill
3700 Old Collinsville Road, Swansea, IL 62226
Green fees: $33 for 18, $23 for 9 weekdays;
$45/$30 weekends, includes mandatory cart
Cart: $12 for 18, $7 for 9 weekdays
Discounts: Seniors, membership passes
Leagues: Women, couples
Phone: 618-277-3700 or 630-282-9229
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419 Old Collinsville Road, Caseyville, IL 62232
Green fees: $55 for 18, $30 for 9 MondayThursday; $65/$35 Friday-Sunday and holidays,
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18 holes • par 72 •
6,943 yards
1195 Stonewolf Trail,
Fairview Heights, IL
62208
Green fees: $54.50 weekends; $39.50 MondayTuesday; $44.50 Wednesday-Friday; includes
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Phone: 618-624-4653
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COMMUNITY PROFILE
SHILOH
S
hiloh is located approximately 16 miles east of
St. Louis, Missouri in St.
Clair County.
Shiloh is bordered by the
communities of Belleville and
O'Fallon, with Scott AFB and
Mid America Airport directly
to the east. With Interstate 64
just a couple of minutes away
it only takes about 20 minutes
to get to downtown St. Louis.
People who live and work in
the Village of Shiloh know the
simple pleasures of small-town
life, but at the same time, they
enjoy all the benefits of a
thriving metropolis. Shiloh is
one of the fastest growing
communities in the metro east
with new home subdivisions
and shopping areas springing
up at a rapid rate.
A community of more than
11,000, Shiloh has a shaded
park with picnic area, playground, and baseball, softball
and soccer fields.
Of all the original settlements in Shiloh Valley
Township, only Shiloh remains
today.
Although Shiloh is primarily
a residential community, a
number of businesses also
LOCAL
LORE
flourish in the village.
Dierbergs Supermarket and
Target opened near the I-64
interchange and have sparked
rapid development at the
Green Mount Crossing
Shopping Center.
There is a tradition that holds the first Christmas tree in
America may have been in the home of a German man
named Gustave Koerner, who settled the Shiloh Valley in the
early 1830s.
VITAL
STATS
Founded: 1850
Population: 11,010
Land area: 10.05
square miles
Median household
income: $57,692
Median rent: $558
School districts:
Shiloh Village
School District 85,
O'Fallon High
School District 203
GOLF: local courses offer something for everyone
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Coupons or special discounts not applicable to
green fees
Cart: $11 for 18, $5 for 9
Phone: 618-476-9985
Elmwood
1400 Eiler Road, Belleville, IL 62223
Green fees: $11.50 for 9, $18 for 18
Cart: $18 for 18
Pull cart: $1
Discounts: Seniors
Phone: 618-538-5826
Orchards
1499 Golf Course Drive, Belleville, IL 62220
Green fees: $30 weekdays, $39
weekends for 18,
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cart; $18/$25 for 9
Cart: Included
Phone: 618-233-8921
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Before they were Stars
The Metro East has contributed its share of famous faces
F
rom opera singers to rock stars, golfers to tennis
pros, actors to directors, the metro-east has
helped shape the lives of a bevy of famous people. Here is a list of home-grown celebrities and the
communities where they spent some of their formative
years.
JOSEPHINE BAKER, East St. Louis: After surviving the
1917 race riots in East St. Louis, she ran away at 13 to
dance in vaudeville, on Broadway and eventually with
the Folies Bergre in Paris where she became one of the
best-known entertainers in Europe. During World War II
she gathered intelligence for the French Resistance.
CHRISTINE BREWER, Lebanon: Described by The New
York Times as a singer with a voice "clear, well controlled and capable of great fluid outpourings," this
acclaimed soprano performs with opera companies
throughout the world.
SEE STARS ON PAGE 15
Josephine Baker
STARS: Area has produced its share of famous faces
in 1946 for "Duel in the Sun" and received a
Lifetime Achievement Award from the American
Film Institute in 1984.
JIMMY
CONNORS,
Belleville: This
tennis star was
ranked the No.1
tennis player in
the world five
times (1974-78)
and won five U.S.
Opens.
MILES DAVIS, Alton: One
of the most innovative and
influential musicians of the
last century, he helped
found cool jazz, hard bop
and fusion, playing alongside jazz greats John
Coltrane and Charlie
Parker, before forming the
Miles Davis Quintet.
DAVE BUTZ,
Belleville: A
defensive tackle
for the St. Louis
Cardinals (1973Jimmy Connors
74) and the
Washington
Redskins (1975-88), he was third on the Redskins'
all-time sacks list with 59-1/2.
LILLIAN GISH, East St. Louis: One of the great
silent screen stars, she was nominated for an Oscar
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KATHERINE DUNHAM,
East St. Louis: A dancer,
choreographer, anthropologist and author, she introduced U.S. and European
audiences to Caribbeanand African-based dance
movements.
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BUDDY EBSEN,
Belleville: Originally a
vaudeville dancer, this
actor is best remembered
Buddy Ebsen
for his role as the neighborly millionaire, Jed
Clampett, in the television series "The Beverly
Hillbillies."
BERNIE FUCHS, O'Fallon: A commercial illustrator and artist, his notable commissions include portraits of Presidents John F. Kennedy, now in the
Kennedy Library, and Lyndon Johnson.
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BOB GOALBY, Belleville: This pro golfer won the
1968 Masters Tournament as well as 10 championships on the PGA tour, three on the Senior PGA
tour.
JAY HAAS, Belleville: Inspired by his uncle Bob
Goalby, he won the San Diego Open in 1977, his
first pro victory. In 2004 he won the Payne Stewart
Award.
LUTHER INGRAM, O’Fallon: They knew his R&B
hits, but few in O’Fallon knew the music legend was
living among them in a quiet neighborhood. His
multi-million selling hit “If Loving You is Wrong (I
Don’t Want to be Right) was No. 1 on Billboard
Magazine’s rhythm and blues chart in 1972.
WHITEY HERZOG, New Athens: "The White Rat"
led the St. Louis Cardinals to National League pennants in 1985 and 1987 and a world championship
in 1982.
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ing, met Ike Turner in 1956 at the Club Manhattan
in East St. Louis, joined his band and married him.
WILLIAM HOLDEN, O'Fallon: Born William
Beedle, he won an Oscar in 1953 for "Stalag 17"
and also starred in "Sunset Blvd.," "The Wild
Bunch" and "Network."
ROBERT P. WADLOW, Alton: At 8-feet, 11-1/2
inches, he became the Guinness Book of Records'
tallest man in 1937 and was known as the Alton
Giant.
REGINALD HUDLIN, East St. Louis: Screenwriter
and director of "House Party" in 1990, he has since
directed "Serving Sara," and "The Ladies Man."
GRETCHEN WILSON, Pocahontas: This country
singer's first single, "Redneck Woman" became a
hit and garnered her a Grammy for Best Female
Country Vocal Performance of 2004.
JACKIE JOYNER-KERSEE, East St. Louis: An
Olympic gold medalist, she holds the American
record for the long jump and has held the heptathlon world record since 1986.
KEN KWAPIS, Belleville: This filmmaker directed
"Sesame Street: Follow that Bird" (1985) and
episodes of "ER," "The Bernie Mac Show" and
"Freaks and Geeks."
ERIE MILLS, Granite City: Career highlights for
this soprano include debuts with the New York
City Opera in 1982 and with the Metropolitan
Opera of New York in 1987.
RED SCHOENDIENST, Germantown: This Hall of
Fame player and manager twice led the Cardinals
to the World Series and has worn a major league
uniform every big-league season since 1945.
MICHAEL STIPE, Collinsville: Front man for the
Grammy-winning rock band R.E.M., he penned
their biggest hit — "Losing My Religion."
TINA TURNER, East St. Louis: Born Anna Mae
Bullock, this Grammy-winning R&B singer,
known for her powerful vocals and athletic danc-
Gretchen Wilson
WEATHER
RECORDS
Hottest day: 115
degrees on July 14, 1954
Coldest day: minus 23
degrees on Jan. 29,
1873
Greatest 24-hour rainfall: 8.78 inches August
15-16, 1946
Wettest year: 54.97
inches in 1982 (normal
precipitation 38.75 inches per year)
Driest year: 20.69 of
precipitation in 1953
Greatest 24-hour snowfall: 20.4 inches March
30-31, 1890
Snowiest year: 63.3
inches in 1912
Least snowy year: 1.5
inches in 1954
Longest snow cover
period: 71 days from
Jan. 9-March 20, 1978
Source: National Weather
Service
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By Cheryl Eaton
f you're looking for four seasons, you've come to the right
place.
Located in the central part of the
United States, away from any large
bodies of water, the metro-east gets
the full force of cold air from Canada
in the winter and warm, humid air
from the Gulf of Mexico in the spring
and summer, said Alex Sosnowski,
expert senior meteorologist for
AccuWeather.com.
"We also seem to be in the storm
track as storms move from west to east
across the United States," said Mark
Britt, meteorologist for the National
Weather Service in Weldon Spring,
Mo.
"We can go anywhere from having
winter storms that might bring 6 inches of snow with the storm — that
I
might happen once or twice a year —
to outbreaks of severe weather in
spring...."
Winters bring average highs in the
mid-30s, average snowfalls of about
20 inches a year, and sledding in backyards and at parks such as Bellevue
Park in Belleville and Woodland Park
in Collinsville.
Springs bring warm breezes from
the south, budding and flowering
Spring storms frequently bring
down limbs but rarely cause
serious injuries.
trees, and thunderstorms. Violent
storms with high winds and hail that
down power lines and flood streets are
not uncommon.
Tornado season begins in March
SEE WEATHER ON PAGE 19
WEATHER: Don’t like it? Just wait a little while
and continues through early June. While tornadoes in the metro-east often fell trees and damage
property, they rarely result in fatalities. One of the
worst tornadoes in Belleville's history hit on March
15, 1938. It destroyed Union School on West Main
Street, killed 10 people and injured 100.
In case of severe weather, the National Weather
Service recommends going to a basement, if possible, or to an interior room on the lowest floor, such
as a closet or a bathroom. Motorists should look for
shelter and avoid driving through flooded areas.
Summers in the metro-east bring cloudless blue
skies, soft twilights and neighborhood block parties.
They can also be scorchers. Locals flock to public
swimming pools in Belleville, O'Fallon and East St.
Louis, and waterparks such as Raging Rivers in
Grafton and Splash City in Collinsville.
Last year, the highest temperature in the metroeast was 97 degrees on July 13 and July 21, according to the National Weather Service.
"It looks like the hottest part of the summer is typically July and the first part of August," Sosnowski
said.
But fall can be spectacular. Temperatures are
mild; the average highs cool to 70 degrees in
September and 58 degrees in October. The yellows
of hickory and pin oak trees, purples of white ash
and dogwood, reds of sugar maples, and golds and
orange of sassafras are just some of the colors showcased throughout the region.
Locals take in the foliage with scenic riverside
drives along Illinois 100 from Alton to Elsah to
Grafton, hikes at Pere Marquette State Park north of
Grafton, or just strolls through their neighborhoods.
"If you like four seasons, it's certainly a good
place to live," Britt said.
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BELLEVILLE
B
elleville, the county
seat of St. Clair
County, is located
seven miles southwest of Scott
Air Force Base.
It’s lively downtown graced
by its centerpiece Veterans
Memorial Fountain makes it a
popular place for shopping
and entertainment.
The city boasts the largest
historical district in Southern
Illinois and features 1800s
turn of the century architecture.
The History of Belleville
began in the postRevolutionary Period as war
LOCAL
LORE
veterans took 100-acre land
grants received for service in
the war and settled on the
high ground inland from the
Mississippi River.
Belleville became the destination for many German
immigrants and they built
many homes in the traditional
German “street house” style.
Although the industries of
Belleville’s early days —
mines, breweries, mills and
foundries — have been forced
to close their doors, the city
has maintained a healthy
economy with more serviceoriented commerce.
VITAL
STATS
Founded: 1814
Population:
42,165
Land area: 18.85
square miles
$35,979
Median rent: $497
School districts:
Belleville School
Districts 118 and
District 201
Belleville native Buddy Ebsen was originally cast as the Tin Man in the classic film,
“The Wizard of Oz,” but had to relinquish the role due to a severe reaction to the metallic makeup. He went on to star in “The Beverly Hillbillies” and “Barnaby Jones.”
A buzz in the metro-east
By Ashley Tusan Joyner
I
n recent years, buzz about the
metro-east has grown into a
talkfest.
And almost everyone — could-be residents, current ones, curious developers, the mobile workforce
— joins in the chatter.
On one side of the river stands a tall city —
bustling with sports venues, a slew of corporate
headquarters and numerous prominent hospitals, colleges and universities.
There, more than 2 million residents live in the city
of St. Louis and its surrounding Missouri counties.
But on our side, the east side, one can find much
of the same — plus a highly competitive plane of
undeveloped land, strong institutions, solid employers, and a myriad of growing and vibrant communities.
About 527,000 residents populate what is commonly referred to as the metro-east — a growing
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BUZZ: Economic opportunities bring growth to region
number thanks to economic opportunities, Scott Air
Force Base being saved from closing, and the region’s
proximity to St. Louis.
That and available land for development, all within
a short drive from the Gateway Arch.
The Edwardsville-Glen Carbon and O’FallonShiloh areas are among the fastest-growing places in
the entire St. Louis region. New homes, commercial
developments and retail centers are popping up at a
rate that could have only been dreamed about a few
years ago.
Monroe County also is on a residential fast track,
with the more rural areas of St. Clair, Madison,
Randolph, Bond and Clinton counties all seeing their
share of growth.
“That kind of land space and opportunity makes the
metro-east very unique for the entire region,” said
Patrick McKeehan, executive director of the
Edwardsville-based
Leadership
Council
Southwestern Illinois. “It just makes good sense to
invest in these communities.”
In the 1980s and 1990s, developers flooded St.
Charles County in Missouri, and St. Louis spread
westward. But after nearly two decades of spreading,
those areas are now packed. So, developers, businessmen and home buyers are looking east.
“I think the metro-east will be very competitive for
individuals making the choice toward urban living,”
McKeehan said. “One of the most dominant aspects
is the idea of space. There are open communities with
available land and are accessible to very extensive
highway systems.”
The extension of Interstate 255 to U.S. 67 near
Alton is a prime example of a fresh highway that will
open new areas. And the widening of Interstate 64 to
four lanes in each direction will make commuting to
and from St. Louis easier.
“The big story of our region in recent years is that
we’ve seen very slow growth at the core of the region,
with most of our growth occurring at the periphery,”
said John Posey, a demographer for the East-West
Gateway Council of Governments, a regional policy
planning group in St. Louis.
“It’s difficult to sort out the reasons that people
choose to live in one location or another,” Posey said.
“When people choose homes, they balance a variety
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BUZZ: Diverse cultures, all amenities
tion.”
But even those so-called core areas, such as
Belleville and Alton, are emerging. New commercial
and residential developments are bringing new life to
these centers.
So who are we? We are young and old, rich and
poor, people with more education and people with
less. But mostly, we’re a people who like living in
diverse cultures with all the amenities.
In recent years, the Asian population in St. Clair
County has grown with notable stability. Fairmont
City, also in St. Clair, has developed into a solid
Hispanic community with many resources and services to welcome residents to the region.
“There are numerous areas that offer a high quality
of life,” McKeehan said. “We’re becoming more and
more attractive.”
Census and IRS data show that between 2000 and
2005, more than 250,000 people move into and out of
the metro-east, many of them stationed at Scott Air
Force Base.
But for longtime residents like Andrew Wilson, the
metro-east always has been home.
“I have no reason to move. I have a job here, friends
“
I have no reason to move.
I have a job here, friends
here. It’s just one of those
things where I’m completely
comfortable. The region
seems to be growing
because of exciting restaurants, more activities and
close access to St. Louis.
You get the benefits of a city
without living in the city.
Andrew Wilson, Belleville
here. It’s just one of those things where I’m completely comfortable,” Wilson, 28, a Belleville native
and fifth-grade teacher, said. “The region seems to be
growing because of exciting restaurants, more activities and close access to St. Louis. You get the benefits
of a city without living in the city.”
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DENTISTRY
Dr. Ray Crisio
Dentist/Retired Military
Brian H. Reynolds, D.M.D.
John Macdonald D.D.S.
In our 21st year serving O’Fallon / Scott AFB
632-5566
103 Virginia Ave.
O’Fallon
Frank Scott Parkway Family Dental
4933 A Benchmark Centre Drive
Swansea, Illinois 62226
Telephone (618) 632-6100
305 Broad Street
Evansville, Illinois 62242
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Belleville, Illinois 62223
(618) 235-3337
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1480 N. Green Mount Rd., Suite 100
O'Fallon, Illinois 62269
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Fax (618) 301-4007
COMMUNITY PROFILE
SWANSEA
S
wansea is primarily a residential and professional
business community of
more 10,000 residents.
A multitude of services and
activities are available just
minutes away from the village.
St. Clair Square, one of the
largest shopping malls in the
area, is located just north of
Swansea in Fairview Heights.
St. Louis is only a 15 to 20
minute drive away.
In the late 1800s the area
that is now Swansea was a mix
of farming and commerce.
It was home to underground
coal mines, foundries, brick-
LOCAL
LORE
yards, and the Gundlach Drill
Works, manufacturers of the
most efficient grain drills of
that era.
A group of 35 area residents
voted on Dec. 16, 1886, to
form their own community and
name it “New Swansea.”
A petition for annexation to
the city of Belleville was being
circulated in the territory.
Establishing an independent
community was a quick and
effective method of avoiding
annexation.
Swansea is now recognized
as one of the fastest growing
communities in the metro area.
VITAL
STATS
Founded: 1886
Population:
10,413
Land area: 5.07
square miles
$49,851
Median rent: $522
School districts:
High Mount School
District 116, Wolf
Branch School
District 113,
Belleville High
School District 201
A group of 35 area residents headed off an attempt to annex them by neighboring
Belleville by establishing their own, independent community. Swansea became a village
in 1890.
Getting Settled Guide, July 31, 2008 - Page 27
Through the years
A look at Scott AFB through 90 years of history
375TH AIRLIFT WING HISTORY OFFICE
The legacy of the base began in
1917 when the U.S. War Department
paid seven land owners $7,400 to
lease the 2,917 acres that would
become Scott Field. It was one of
the first aviation stations built as part
of the United States World War I
effort.
At the height of construction, the
U.S. government employed nearly
3,000 men to create Scott Field.
SEE HISTORY ON PAGE 32
The old gate still stands at the core of the base
as a monument to its place the history of our
nation’s air defense.
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Swansea
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS AT SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE
EMERGENCY
Ambulance, Fire,
Security Police
911
BASE INFORMATION
256-1110
James Sports Center
Legal Office
Library
Union (NAGE)
Vehicle Registration
Weather Information
HOUSING OFFICE
256-4350
LODGING
BASE SERVICES
Air Force Aid
Airmen’s Attic
American Red Cross
Assignments Inbound
Outbound
Barber Shop
Base Exchange
Base Locator
Beauty Shop
Chapel #1
Off Duty Chaplain
Emergency
Civilian Personnel
Command Post (375 AW)
Base Newspaper
Commander’s Hot Line
Commissary
Military Personnel Flight
DITCO
Education Office
Consolidated Club
EEO
Fitness Center
Flower Shop
Maintenance
256-4524
256-2358
256-5100
744-0455
256-2709
256-3341
256-8668
256-3840
256-3292
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256-4695
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256-5712
256-4338
256-9627
256-3327
256-5501
256-3770
256-5614
746-2467
256-5802
Essex House
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TLQ Reservations
256-2911
256-1844
256-2045
or 256-8227
MISCELLANEOUS
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Passenger Terminal
Flight Information
Post Office
Recycling
Retiree Activities Office
Shoppette and Class VI Store
Skills Development Center
Thrift Shop
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256-2709
256-3017
256-1854
256-5942
or 235-5642
256-6431
256-5092
744-9245
256-4230
744-9441
256-1851
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Child Development Centers
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256 - 7500
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MASCOUTAH
M
ascoutah is located
25 miles east of St.
Louis at the intersection of Interstate-64 and
Illinois Route 4, adjacent to
Scott Air Force Base and St
Louis MidAmerica Airport.
The community has closer
ties to Scott Air Force Base
than any other local community
because the base is a part of the
Mascoutah School District. The
Mascoutah Community Unit
School District 19 has an
enrollment of more than 3,000
students
in
kindergarten
through 12th grade.
The Mascoutah District is
known for its excellent
schools. Scott Elementary
LOCAL
LORE
School and one elementary
school in Mascoutah have
more than 1,800 students. A
junior high and high school
make up the bulk of the
remaining enrollment.
The Holy Childhood of
Jesus Catholic School also
offers academic and religious
instruction.
There are three parks and a
Community Center — Scheve
Park and Maple Park,
Reservoir Park and Leu Civic
Center.
With a population of approximately 5,659, Mascoutah is a
true small town where the
locals specialize in
Midwestern hospitality.
VITAL
STATS
Founded: 1839
Population: 5,575
Land area: 8.64
square miles
$46,451
Median rent: $571
School district:
Mascoutah School
District 19
Mascoutah is home to the Berger-Kiel log house in Scheve Park and the huge mural
on the old granery on Main Street. It’s also the home of MidAmerica Airport.
HISTORY: A look back at 90 years at Scott AFB
Construction included 59 buildings, a mile-long
railroad spur to connect to the main line, and a leveled off airfield with a 1,600-foot landing circle.
William Couch, a civilian flying instructor, made the
first flight from the field Sept. 2, 1917, in a Standard
Trainer. Flying instruction began Sept. 11, 1917.
Upon completion, Scott Field’s first primary mission was training pilots and ground crews for the
American Expeditionary Forces in World War I.
While the men of Company M of the Illinois
National Guard were the first military presence on
Scott Field, the first flying units were the 11th and
21st Aero Squadrons of the American Expeditionary
Forces Air Service; they arrived Aug. 12, 1917. The
first aircraft did not arrive at Scott Field until
September 1917.
In addition to pilot training, an Airplane
Mechanics School, Enlisted Man’s School and
Transportation School also started on Scott Field.
The young age of aviation and the opportunities
for invention led to many innovations. One of these
included the first airplane ambulances. In an effort
to improve recovery and treatment of downed
Airman, Capt. Charles Bayless, post surgeon, Capt.
Earl Hoag, officer in charge of flying, and 2nd Lt.
Seth Thompson, post engineer, modified the rear
cockpits of two JN-4D “Jenny” airplanes and converted them into air ambulances. Field’s flying
ambulance carried its first patient, a cadet with a
fractured leg, Aug. 24, 1918.
With the mission at Scott Field ever-expanding,
the local communities and organizations took an
active interest in the soldiers stationed there. Many
were treated almost like celebrities. The bond
between Scott Field and the local community grew
stronger through a multitude of dances, invitations
to Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners and other
social events.
To repay this outpouring of hospitality by the
local community, the base held several events to
show off the base and thank the local community.
One of the biggest was Scott Field’s first air show
Aug. 17, 1917. During this event over 25,000 spectators observed tests of physical endurance and the
wonders of the airplane.
At the end of World War I, Scott Field received a
boost from the War Department.
March 19, 1919, they decided to purchase the
field for $119,285.84. The new mission at Scott
Field, however, was not yet clear.
In October 1919, after the departure of the 12th
Aero Squadron, there remained only four enlisted
men and a few officers in charge of the field. This
remained the status quo until Secretary of War John
Weeks gave his approval for a lighter-than-air station on June 28, 1921.
Scott became the new home for the Air Service
Balloon and Airship School, consolidated from
other fields across the U.S.
One of the first lighter-than-air units to arrive was
the 12th Balloon Company, followed by the 9th
Airship Company. This new mission resulted in
$1,250,000 funding for a new airship hangar and
equipment. Construction began Sept. 29, 1921, on
the world’s second largest airship hangar. It was
completed Jan. 31, 1923.
Additionally, Scott Field became one of the few
helium storage and repurification plants in the
United States advances in science of the time made
helium much more viable. Scott Field remained a
lighter-than-air station until the 1930s.
The beginning of the end for lighter-than-air operation on Scott Field occurred when the 15th
Observation Squadron and 5th Photo Section arrived
from Selfridge Field, Mich. in June 1930. During
the following years, Scott Field received more aircraft and units. While the October 1936 War
Department announcement of major improvements
to Scott Field did not distinguish the field from any
other, the additional announcement that Scott Field
would be the new home for the General
Headquarters Air Force did set the field apart.
At this time, Adolf Hitler’s expansion of the
Luftwaffe did not go unnoticed by the U.S. government. Congress approved $300 million in funding
in April 1939 to increase U.S. airpower. In anticipation of its new, prestigious mission, Scott Field
would be completely rebuilt. Thus, on the eve of
World War II, Scott Field was in the middle of a
major expansion.
As part of this expansion, the field grew from
628.572 to 1,574.222 acres. When war broke out,
plans to move the General Headquarters Air Force,
then known as the Air Force Combat Command, to
Scott Field changed and it remained at Bolling Field
in Washington D.C. Scott Field once again took on
the mission of training.
On July 1, 1939, the basic departments of Basic
School of the Air Corps‚ Technical School transferred to Scott Field. As the war continued, Scott
Field became one of the Air Corps major training
installations with a new mission of training radio
operators-mechanics when the Radio School relocated to Scott Field Sept. 19, 1940. This marked the
beginning of Scott Field’s communications training
ere.
To accommodate its new mission, Scott Field
went through another period of new construction.
In 1940 this new construction known as Area 1
would accommodate 2,205 students. As the United
States entry into WWII drew near, the U.S. government authorized funding for Area 2. This area
would be for 5,670 students. Upon graduation,
these new, highly-skilled technicians would man
radios in bomber, fighter and transportation aircraft
throughout the European and Pacific theaters. They
would also man and maintain the vital command
and control communications for the whole Army Air
Force. During the war, Scott Field’s Airmen were
referred to as “the eyes and ears of the U.S. Army
Air Force.”
By June 1945, the total graduates from Scott
Field’s Radio School reached 77,370 making it the
“Communications University of the Army Air
Forces.”
Scott was also involved with several other training
programs. On July 1, 1940, the newly established
Air Corps Institute called Scott Field home. This
organization allowed Airmen to complete courses
through correspondence to prepare for advance
studies and make a quality force.
As in its early days, much of Scott Field’s success
resulted from the continued strong community support. Numerous social events like dances, movies,
concerts and shows lifted morale. Some of the local
population today might remember events like “Scott
Field Calling,” or “Zombie Shows.” Additionally,
the base hosted professional USO performances as
well as other performances by generous national
entertainers. Scott Field held a number of open
houses as a way of saying “thank you” to the local
community.
As the Army Air Force shifted from wartime to
peacetime operations, leaders worked to define the
needs of a postwar Army Air Force. On March 30,
1946, the Headquarters Army Technical Division,
Air Training Command relocated to Scott Field.
Soon after the Army Air Force became the U.S.
Air Force Sept. 18, 1947, Scott Field became Scott
Air Force Base.
With all of these changes, Scott AFB’s primary
mission remained training a technical force.
Headquarters Air Training Command relocated to
Scott.
During the Korean Conflict, Scott’s communication training mission expanded, and its overall training mission grew to include the personnel field.
In October 1957, after 40 years of training
Airmen, control of Scott AFB moved from under
Air Training Command to the Military Air Transport
Service. All training schools relocated to other
bases.
During the following years, several tenant units
called Scott AFB home to include Airways and Air
Communications Service, Air Weather Service,
798th Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron, and
85th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron. Even before it
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became one of Scott AFB’s primary missions, the
base was involved with Aeromedical Evacuation.
Because of its central location, Scott AFB coordinated with military hospitals on the west coast on
the number of available beds and special equipment
east of the Mississippi River.
While the mission of the host wing at Scott AFB
had previously revolved around running the base
and supporting tenant units assigned there, the Cold
War, Space Age, Cuban Missile Crisis and the conflict in Southeast Asia forced the host wing and
major tenants to be global organizations.
From June 1, 1964, to Jan. 1, 1966, the current
host wing, redesignated the 1405th Aeromedical
Transport Wing, was also responsible for all military
aeromedical evacuations in the United States.
After this time, a new host wing took on the roll
of maintaining the base and supporting the tenant
units. However, the size of the military aeromedical
evacuation mission required its own wing, so the
375th Aeromedical Airlift Wing absorbed the mission and equipment of the 1405th Aeromedical
Transport Wing. Additionally, when the Air Force
Communications Service relocated to Scott AFB,
the base had the distinction of hosting the headquar-
ters of two major commands, Military Air Transport
Service and Air Force Communications Service.
In the period after the Southeast Asian conflict,
the primary mission of Scott and the 375th
Aeromedical Airlift Wing grew. On April 1, 1978,
Scott AFB gained the responsibility for the worldwide aeromedical evacuation mission. This was followed by the assumption of operational support for
all airlift missions throughout the U.S. on March 15,
1978. Additionally, the 375th Aeromedical Airlift
Wing took on the responsibility of host wing for
Scott AFB. While its mission and structure has gone
through some changes, the redesignated, 375th
Airlift Wing continues as the host wing for Scott
AFB.
During its 90 year history, Scott AFB has gone
through many changes, both in physical size and
imission. It has been part of aviation history almost
from its beginning. Scott AFB has taken part in
every war and conflict involving the U.S, since
WWI.
Through its vast and ever-expanding history,
Team Scott remains an integral part of the local
community and key component in the world’s greatest Air Force.
METRO-EAST PARKS
Alorton
Alorton Village Park --- 5491 Bond Ave. 5 acres. Baseball
diamond, basketball court, playground and two pavilions. Open
8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Belleville
Bellevue Park --- West Park Drive and Bellevue Park Drive.
31.14 acres; 3 acres of water. Barbecue grills, drinking fountains, bank fishing, meeting room, 1.0-mile fitness trail, horseshoe pits, outdoor music and drama area, parking lot, park
security on site, picnic shelter and tables, playground equipment, restrooms, tennis courts.
Belleville Swimming Pool Park --- Hecker and Lee streets.
5.5 acres. Barbecue grills, drinking fountains, parking lot, picnic
tables, restrooms.
Centreville Avenue Mini Park --- Centreville Avenue and
West Lincoln Street. .33 acre.
Citizens Park --- Justice and Citizens Park drives. 40.54
acres. Barbecue grills, bleachers, drinking fountains, parking
lot, picnic shelter and tables, playground equipment, restrooms
and softball diamond.
Dawn Heights Mini Park - - Wabash and Klee streets. .75
acre. Barbecue grills, picnic tables, playground equipment.
East End Park - - Forest Avenue and E. Monroe Street. 8.45
acres. Barbecue grills, basketball court, drinking fountains,
parking lot, picnic tables, playground equipment, restrooms
and tennis courts.
Entrance Park - - North Illinois Street and Douglas Avenue.
14.14 acres. Greenway trail access, art sculpture.
Ever and Anon Park - - East Main Street and Mascoutah
Avenue. .2 acre. Picnic shelter.
Gas Lite Mini Park - - East Main Street and Church Street.
.07 acre. Picnic tables.
Hough Park - - North 4th and C Street. 9.05 acres.
Barbecue grills, bleachers, drinking fountains, horseshoe pits,
parking lot, picnic shelter and tables, playground equipment
and greenway trail access.
Jaycees Park - - North 5th and West H Street. 16.74 acres.
Laderman Park - - 1105 Mascoutah Avenue. 21.52 acres.
Barbecue grills, basketball court, bleachers, drinking fountains,
1.0-mile fitness trail, horseshoe pits, soccer/football field, parking lot, park security on site, Parks and Recreation Department
office, picnic shelter and tables, playground equipment,
restrooms, softball diamond, volleyball courts.
Nichols Community Center - - 515 E. D Street. 1.12 acres.
Meeting room, parking lot.
North End Park - - North Illinois Street and South Douglas
Avenue. 9.21 acres. Barbecue grills, bleachers, fitness trail,
horseshoe pits, soccer and football field, parking lot, picnic
tables, playground equipment, restrooms, volleyball courts,
greenway trail access.
Optimist Park - - North Third and West F Street. 17.56
acres. Greenway trail access, art sculpture.
Pleasant Hill Park - - North 6th and West E Street. 7.2
acres. Barbecue grills, bleachers, drinking fountains, fitness
trail, horseshoe pits, Little League ball diamond, parking lot,
park security on site, picnic shelter and tables, playground
equipment, restrooms, softball diamond, tennis courts, volleyball courts.
Rotary Park - - West Main and Sixth Street. 7.15 acres.
Barbecue grills, parking lot, picnic shelter and tables, greenway
trail access, art sculpture.
Skateboard Park - - 709 N. Second Street, north of F Street.
5.4 acres. Parking lot, skateboard facilities, art sculpture.
South Side Park - - 600 S. 6th Street. 13.8 acres; 2 acres of
water. Barbecue grill, bleachers, drinking fountains, bank fishing, horseshoe pits, parking lot, picnic shelter and tables, playground equipment, restrooms, softball diamond, volleyball
courts, greenway trail access.
West End Square - - West Main and 11th Street. .23 acres.
Breese
South Side Park - - 6 acres. Playground, baseball diamond.
Located on South Broadway.
North Side Park - - N. 10th Street. 20 acres. Swimming pool,
tennis courts, roller hockey, basketball court, ball diamonds,
pavilions.
Cahokia
Cahokia Park - - Near Illinois 157. Swimming pool, ice-skating rink, fishing pond, softball fields, soccer field, playground.
Open sunrise to 10 p.m.
Caseyville
Caseyville Village Park - - West end of Reynolds Street
behind Caseyville VFW post. 27 acres. Lake, fishing, playground, picnic spots, volleyball court, walking trail, restrooms,
three pavilions. Roller hockey rink. Open dawn until 10 p.m.
Lake and pavilion open to residents and guests only.
Children's Park - - Long Street a block north of Skates
Street. About .25 acre. Playground equipment, picnic tables,
barbecue grills. Open dawn until dusk.
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COMMUNITY PROFILE
HIGHLAND
H
ighland is a rare combination of Americana
and urban opportunity.
Only 30 minutes from downtown St. Louis, the community
is home to 8,500 people, but
still maintains a small-town
atmosphere. Highland continues to grow in all areas necessary for success, while maintaining an outstanding quality
of life.
Highland is the home to
many community events for
both residents and visitors to
enjoy. The festival season
kicks off in the spring with the
Highland Historical Society
Quilt Show. In May, the
Chamber of Commerce and
City offer downtown visitors
LOCAL
LORE
free peanut butter and jelly
sandwhiches served with
entertainment and children
activities each Friday.
Festivities continue into the
summer with the Jaycees’
Schweizerfest, Homecoming
and the Madison County Fair.
The Street Art Festival is
where artists turn the streets of
downtown into a canvas.
VITAL
STATS
Founded: 1884
Population: 8,372
Land area: 5.41
square miles
$39,524
Median rent: $510
School district:
Highland District 5
Kirchenfest offers food in
the Bavarian tradition while
Homestead Harvest Days highlight the fall events schedule.
Christmas marches into
town each December during a
lighted Christmas parade.
One of Highland’s local manufacturers began building pipe organs in the early 1900 and
continues to do so today. Visitors can see the painstaking process artisans at the
Wick’s Pipe Organ Company go through when creating these instruments.
METRO-EAST PARKS
Centreville
City Park - - 5800 Bond Ave. Baseball diamond, basketball
courts, playground, two pavilions. Open in May to October from
8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Golden Garden Park - - Located across from Frank Holten
State Park golf course. Baseball diamond, basketball courts,
lighted pavilion, plus a smaller pavilion with no utilities; playground equipment.
Collinsville
Activity Center - - 10 Gateway Drive. 12 acres. Activity
rooms, district offices, picnic table, rental facilities, concessions.
Glidden Park - - Branch Street and Lebanon Road. 30
acres. Sled hill, trails, basketball court, picnic shelter, picnic
tables, playground equipment, tennis courts.
Jaycees Sports Complex - - St. Louis Road and Complex
Drive. 17 acres. Baseball, softball and football fields, picnic
table, soccer fields, concessions.
Maryville School Park - - West Main Street. 1.5 acres.
Playground equipment.
Morris Hill - - Woodland Road. 1.4 acres. Basketball court,
picnic shelter, picnic table, playground equipment.
Schnuck Park - - Camelot Drive. 10 acres. Fishing, lake,
pond, picnic shelter, picnic table, playground.
Splash City Family Waterpark - - 10 Gateway Drive. 12
acres. Swimming pools, water slides, picnic shelter, picnic
tables, playground equipment, rental facilities, concessions,
aquatic center.
Willoughby Farm - - Willoughby Lane. 40 acres. Interpretive
trails and living history family farm area. Still under construction; opening date to be announced.
Woodland Park - - Pine Lake and Oliver roads. 50 acres.
Baseball fields, softball fields, fishing lake, pond, hiking trails,
ice skating, picnic shelter, picnic tables, playground equipment,
amphitheater.
Columbia
Bolm-Schuchkrast Park - - Off Parkview Drive and Temple
Street, near North Main. 44.5 acres. Four pavilions, tennis and
basketball courts, volleyball areas, baseball diamond, small
playground. Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Meadow Ridge Park - - Off Bradington Drive. About 3 acres.
Gazebo, picnic tables and playground.
Metter Park - - Metter & Legion streets. 3 acres. Playground,
pavilion, tennis court, basketball court, walking path.
Stone Arch Bridge Park - - Less than 1 acre, contains historic Showmaker Schoolhouse.
East St. Louis
Kenneth Hall (Jones) Park - - 2960 Caseyville Ave., off I-64.
130 acres. 50 benches. Water park, playgrounds, tennis courts,
basketball courts, ball diamond.
Lincoln Park - - 1500 Piggott Ave. 14 acres. 40 benches,
swimming pool, pavilion, playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball
M ake yourself at home.
Stop on by and learn why O’Fallon treats
company like family. And family, like company.
O’Fallon is one of the fastest-growing
communities in the St. Louis Metro area with
over 25,000 friendly folks. Site Selection
magazine ranked O’Fallon 41 out of the top 100
U.S. small towns – the only St. Louis community
to make the list.
Families moving to Scott AFB are the chief contributors
to O’Fallon’s growth. We are adjacent to Scott AFB
and 15 minutes from downtown St. Louis.
With nationally
ti ll ranked
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and civic/youth organizations, it’s no
wonder O’Fallon is the first choice of so many families who relocate to Scott AFB.
We invite everyone to feel the energy
and excitement of O’Fallon.
Call for a free visitor information package
(888) 2-OFALLON (263-2556)
Or visit us at www.ofallon.org
METRO-EAST PARKS
courts, ball diamond.
Virginia Park - - 3500 Bond Ave. 8 acres. 33 benches.
Pavilion, ball diamond.
Carver Park - - First and Bowman. 3 acres. 25 benches,
playground, ball diamond, basketball court.
Cannedy Park - - 15th and Lake. 3 acres. 16 benches, playground, basketball court.
77th Street Park - - 77th and State. 4 acres. 26 benches,
pavilion, playground, ball diamond, basketball court.
James E. Williams Park - - 29th and Gaty Avenue. 3 acres.
eight benches, playground.
McBride Park - - 24th and Gaty Avenue. 4 acres. eight
benches, playground, ball diamond.
Olivette Park - - 1500 Summit Avenue. 1 acre. 20 benches,
playground.
Joyner Park - - 1500 Russell Ave. 3 acres. Pavilion, ball diamond, tennis court, playground.
Edwardsville
Center Grove Park - - Center Grove Road. Roller rink.
City Park - - 101 S. Buchanan. 2 acres. Bandstand,
restrooms
Winston Brown - - 1325 Schiller. 10.5 acres. Restrooms,
baseball diamond.
Esic Park - - Cloverdale Drive. 5 acres.
Glik Park - - 710 E. Lake Drive. 42 acres. Playground, sand
volleyball, exercise trail, pavilions.
Hoppe Park - - 1500 Tower Ave. 10 acres. Playground
equipment, restrooms, baseball diamond.
Hotz Park - - St. Louis and Randall streets. Less than 1
acre.
LeClaire Field - - 701 Hale Ave. Baseball diamond.
LeClaire Lake - - 900 Hale Ave. 5.8 acres. Playground
equipment, picnic area.
Lusk Memorial Park - - 535 Randall Street. 2.8 acres.
Rotary Park - - Hadley Avenue. Less than 1 acre. Picnic
area.
Springer's Woods Park - - 501 Lindy Ave. 10.4 acres. Picnic
area, playground, exercise trail.
Terry Park - - Terry Avenue. 3.9 acres.
Tower Park - - 89 Bennington Place. 1 acre. Basketball
court, picnic area.
Vadalabene Park (small field) - - 501 Voge Ave. Baseball
diamond.
Vadalabene Park (large field) - - 599 Voge Ave. Baseball
diamond.
Watershed Nature Center - - 1591 Tower Ave. 40 acres.
Outdoor learning center, trails, restrooms.
Fairview Heights
Moody Park - - 423 S. Ruby Lane. 90 acres. Ball diamonds,
walking and jogging trail, tennis courts, volleyball court, picnic
pavilion, and "Recreation Station," a 16,000-square-foot playground for children.
Pleasant Ridge Park - - Pleasant Ridge Park Road. 95
acres. Roller blading, Kinsella Cabin, wintertime sledding,
open space and picnic pavilions.
French Village Park - - Sycamore and Hillside. 4 acres.
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THE Place to Be!
People who live and work in the Village of Shiloh know the simple pleasures of small-town life, but at the same
time, they enjoy all the benefits of a thriving metropolis. Located on the rim of a picturesque, unspoiled valley,
Shiloh is only twenty minutes away from downtown St. Louis, Missouri, via Interstate 64.
But residents don’t have to leave the Village to find excitement. A community of more than 11,000 people,
Shiloh offers a number of educational, dining, shopping, and recreational activities. These include
community dances, sporting events, numerous restaurants, shops, golf courses, and an annual picnic.
Many of the recreational events take place in Shiloh’s beautiful parks or in Klucker Hall, a community
center located on the Shiloh Community Park grounds. The parks include picnic areas, playgrounds,
trails, and baseball, softball and soccer fields. Klucker Hall, which is available to all residents, is
frequently the site of private parties, meetings, bingos, fundraisers and wedding receptions.
ABOUT SHILOH:
Transportation – Interstate 64 runs along Shiloh’s northern city limits
Air – Mid America \ Scott Air Force Base Joint Use Airport only a few minutes away
Lambert St. Louis International Airport – about 25 minutes away
Bus & Rail – Links to the entire St. Louis and Metro East area
OTHER BENEFITS:
• SHILOH HAS THE CLOSEST RESIDENTIAL AREA TO
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE WITH MANY HOMES LESS
THAN 1 MILE FROM THE MAIN GATE
• Numerous golf courses within ten miles or less
• Shiloh is a peaceful community with low crime rates
• Hunting, fishing, camping, boating - no matter what your
leisure activities – you can find them near Shiloh
• Shiloh has a wide range of residential lifestyles, from
affordable homes to country estates
• Professional baseball, football & hockey only minutes away
• Close to St. Louis’s Zoo, Museums, Theaters, the Arch and
other attractions
• Numerous colleges and universities in the area
The Place to Be . . . Shiloh, Illinois 618-632-1022 www.shilohil.org
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Setting the standard for Family Living in the Metro East.
Mascoutah, IL
Since 1837, Mascoutah has been
a real home town. With quiet,
friendly neighborhoods, stately
historic areas, first rate schools,
and beautiful parks, you can feel
right at home here.
teams, parades, Old Fashioned
July 4th picnic, and lots of festivals
year-round!
Along with our great small
town feel, we’re rich in modern
convenience. We’re right next door
You’ll find a real sense of community to Scott AFB, just off I-64, and 25
in our civic organizations, sports miles from St. Louis.
Visit us at www.Mascoutah.com
(618) 566-2964 [email protected]
Mascoutah is setting the standard in the Metro East. Welcome Home!
METRO-EAST PARKS
Playground equipment. Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Ogles Creek Park - - Ogles Creek Road. One-quarter acre.
Playground equipment. Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Old Lincoln Trail Park - - Old Lincoln Trail near Ridge
Heights Road. 8 acres. Baseball and softball diamond, playground equipment and restrooms. Open 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Freeburg
Freeburg Park - - 300 E. Hill St. 65 acres. Playgrounds,
basketball, baseball and four tennis courts. Open 6 a.m. to 11
p.m.
Glen Carbon
Miner Park - - Off Main Street in downtown Glen Carbon. 17
acres. Playground equipment, ball field, pavilions, barbecue
pits, bandstand, caboose, gazebo, restrooms. Under construction: two new picnic shelters, playground expansion, full basketball court and a walking trail.
Citizens Park - -Danzer Street behind Glen Carbon fire station. 5 acres. Ball diamond and starting point of 3.3-mile
Ronald J. Foster Heritage Bike Trail.
Village Hall Park - -Adjacent to the village hall. 6 acres.
Tennis and basketball courts, playground, little league ball diamond, concession stands, pavilion and restrooms, playground.
Godfrey
Clifton Terrace Park - - 3216 McAdams Parkway, Route 100.
3 acres. Playground, arboretum, interpretive kiosk, access to
Vadalabene bikeway trail.
Homer Adams Park - - 618 Godfrey Road, Godfrey. 2 acres.
Picnic shelters, picnic tables, playground, basketball court, tennis courts, restrooms.
Glazebrook Park - - 1401 Stamper Lane. 40 acres. Picnic
shelters, picnic tables, gazebo, playground, bike and walking
paths, 1-acre lake, restroom, concession stand, soccer fields.
LaVista Park - - 2421 W. Delmar. 92 acres. 1-mile trail,
wildlife viewing areas. Opening soon.
Godfrey Ball Park - - 908 Stamper Lane. 10 acres. Ball
fields, playground, soccer field, concession stand, restroom.
Granite City
Brown Recreation Center - - 2165 Amos. About .7 acre.
Activity rooms, rental facilities, swimming pool.
Civic Park - - 20th and Delmar. 1 acre. Picnic tables.
Faohardt School Ball Diamonds - - 2040 Johnson Road. 4.8
acres. Softball fields.
Granite City Steel Complex - - East 23rd Street. 11 acres.
Baseball fields, softball fields, picnic tables, concessions,
restrooms.
Lincoln Place Center - - Niedringhaus and Maple. 1.6 acres.
Activity rooms, basketball courts, picnic table, playground,
rental facilities, restrooms.
Loman Park - - 2412 Rock Road. 11.2 acres. Softball fields,
basketball courts, picnic tables, playground equipment, concessions, restrooms.
Memorial Park - - 21st and Madison Avenue. 1
acre.Robertson Park - - Edwards and Kate. 2 acres.
Playground equipment.
Rode Park - - Amos and North St. 5.5 acres. Picnic shelters,
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METRO-EAST PARKS
picnic tables, playground equipment.
Stearns Park - - Amos and Franklin. 1.5 acres. Basketball
courts, picnic shelters, picnic tables, playground, tennis courts
Triangle Park - - Rock Road. 1.5 acres. Basketball courts,
playground equipment.
Tri-City Park - - McCambridge Avenue. 3.5 acres. Picnic
tables, playground equipment.
Veterans Parkway - - Veterans Parkway. 20 acres. Gazebo.
Wilson Park - - 2900 Benton St. 74 acres. Baseball fields,
softball fields, trails, basketball courts, ice rinks, picnic shelters,
picnic tables, playground equipment, tennis courts, concessions, swimming pool, restrooms, gazebo and prairie/songbird
site.
Worthen Park - - Maryville and Parkview. 45 acres. Baseball
fields, softball fields, flag football fields, picnic shelters, picnic
tables, playground equipment, concessions, restrooms, volleyball court, soccer fields.
Highland
City Plaza - - One city block on Broadway between
Washington and Laurel streets. Gazebo, lighted fountain.
Glik Park - - Sportsman Road and Nagle. 28 acres. Four
lighted ball fields, pavilions, restrooms, playground, soccer and
football fields, one-mile walking path.
Hoffman Park - - Washington Street, north end of town. 2
acres. Playground equipment and pavilion.
Korte Recreation Center - - Sportsman Road and Nagle.
Indoor water park, gymnasium, fitness center, walking path.
Lindendale Park - - End of Lindenthal Avenue. Municipal
swimming pool, picnic areas, playground equipment and horse-
Eagle watching near Pere Marquette State
Park is a popular winter past-time.
shoe pits. Open sunrise to 10 p.m. Call 654-4510.
Merwin Park - - Gardenia Street, south end of town. 3 acres.
Baseball diamond and playground equipment.
Silver Lake Park - - Two miles north of Highland on Illinois
143, east side of the lake. 75 acres, including 17 acres of conservation area. Fishing, nature trail, archery range, sand volleyball, playground equipment, horseshoe pits, picnic tables,
pavilions, restrooms.
Spindler Park - - 13th Street, west end of town. 10 acres.
Baseball diamond, lighted tennis courts, nature trail, playground equipment, pavilion.
Water Tower Park - - 13th and Zschokke streets. Small city
playground lot around elevated water tower.
METRO-EAST PARKS
Marissa
Old Town Park - - 900 N. Main St. New playground due to
open Summer 2004.
Marissa Park - - Pavilions, dance floor, tennis courts, basketball courts. Located on South Main Street. Open 9 a.m. to
10 p.m.
Maryville
Drost Park - - Access by either Parkview Drive, Scheiber
Court or East Division Street. 63 acres. Boat dock, fishing lake,
one-mile walking trail off Scheiber Court or Parkview Drive.
Baseball diamonds, playground equipment, concession stand,
picnic tables, barbecue pits, pavilions, and restrooms. Parking
lot off Scheiber Court or East Division Street.
Firemen's Park - - Access by Illinois 159 to Union or E.
Perry. 1.5 acres. Picnic tables, restrooms.
Mascoutah
Leu Civic Center Park - - 213 N. Market St. Playground
equipment, barbecue grill and picnic table. Open 6 a.m. to 11
p.m.
Maple Park - - Off South Railway Avenue. 1 acre. Softball
field, basketball court, pavilion and playground equipment.
Open 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Prairie Lake Park - - Main Street. Two fishing lakes and
pavilion.
Scheve Park - - North Sixth Street. 56 acres. Swimming
pool, soccer fields, lighted softball and baseball fields, lighted
horseshoe pits, tennis courts, sand volleyball court, large and
small pavilions, basketball court, playground equipment, picnic
areas, restrooms. Train depot, caboose, air-conditioned/heated
dining car available for reservation. Call City Hall, 566-2964.
Millstadt
Elm Street Park - - Between Lafayette and Jackson streets.
Playground.
Nature Park - - Pine Street. One-mile walking trail.
Village Park - - Between Parkview and Kalbfleisch streets.
Tennis court, one-mile walking trail, swimming pool, baseball
diamond, six pavilions and concession stands. Open 11 a.m. to
11 p.m.
New Athens
Hanft Park - - Keim Road. Playground, picnic area, tennis
court.
New Athens City Park - - Basketball court, two pavilions and
picnic area. Located between Johnson and Chester streets.
Open sunrise to sunset.
Okaw Valley Park - - Softball diamond, basketball court,
walking trail and hockey rink. Located on Van Buren Street.
New Baden
Community Park - - Off Illinois 161, near the east end of
town. 30 acres. Swimming pool, tennis, basketball, baseball,
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O’Fallon
Community Park -- Forty acres located in the heart of the
city. Facilities include the Katy Cavins Community Center,
Memorial Swimming Pool, six ball diamonds (two lighted), four
lighted tennis courts, lighted basketball court, two playgrounds,
kitchen facilities, four pavilions, horseshoe pit, restroom facilities and log cabin leased by the local Grange.
Hesse Park -- twenty-two acres located in the northern portion of the city. Facilities include four ball diamonds (one lighted), three soccer fields, two basketball courts, in-line skating
rink, two picnic shelters, two playgrounds and restroom facilities.
Junior High Bike trail is located on the east side of the park.
This trail is just under a mile round trip. It offers a tree canopy
just right for walking or biking.
Rock Springs Park -- A total of 109 acres located in the
southeastern portion of the city. This new park contains over 2
miles of nature/hiking trails, picnic areas, a pavilion, restroom
facilities, and natural areas.
Thoman Park -- O’Fallon’s newest neighborhood park,
Thoman Park, is located off of Nancy Avenue behind the
O’Fallon Public Library. This park offers a new children’s playground, a short walking path and a beautiful pavilion good for
picnics and other neighborhood events.
St. Ellen Mine Park -- St. Ellen Mine Park is actually a St.
Clair County owned park. This 85-acre park features a 1.2 mile
walking path as well as a half-mile bike trail. There is also a
small lake that may be used for fishing and has boat access.
Boats with motors larger than a trolling motor are not allowed
on the lake. The city of O’Fallon works with the county to provide maintenance to the park. Any questions about rules or the
fishing ramp should be directed to St. Clair County
Intergovernmental Grants Department at 277-6790.
Family Sports Park -- O'Fallon's newest Park, the Family
Sports Park, is located at the corner of Obernuefemann and
State St. With over 200 acres, the park features 2 picnic pavilions, a playground, walking trails, concession stands, and 4
baseball and softball fields, with much more to come.The city
also offers free wireless internet connection in the park.
Sauget
Sauget Park - - Ogden Avenue. 5 acres. Baseball, softball
fields. Located near Falling Springs Road, off Illinois 3.
Shiloh
Shiloh Park - - off Seibert Road. 10 acres. Baseball and soccer fields, tennis court, playground and a covered pavilion.
Three Springs Park --- Construction will begin soon on
Phase 1 of a 76-acre park that will feature athletic fields, fishing lakes, talking trail, interpretive area and greenspace. To be
located off Frank Scott Parkway.
Smithton
Foley Park - - Douglas Road, between Smithton and
Millstadt. 95 acres. Baseball, fishing, playground, pavilions, volCONTINUED ON PAGE 45
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leyball. Open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. May to August; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
September to Oct.
Smithton Community Park - - Off Memorial Drive in the
south area of town. 35 acres. Tennis court, horseshoe pits,
basketball court, baseball diamond, pavilions, nature trail, playground and volleyball net. Open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Swansea
Centennial Park - - North of Illinois 161 and east of Castle
Acres subdivision. 30 acres. Nature park with fishing and hiking trails.
Herb C. Tempel Park - - Corner of Caseyville and Morgan
streets. A garden, and park benches.
Melvin Price Park - - 1500 Caseyville Ave. 17 acres.
Baseball diamonds, walking trail, playground equipment, pavilion. Community center with meeting rooms available. Open 6
a.m. to 9 p.m. April 1 until Oct. 31, and from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Nov. 1 to March 31.
Trenton
Trenton Park - - Off U.S. 50 on Pin Oaks Street. Swimming
pool, baseball diamonds, volleyball nets, two pavilions, playground, tennis courts, soccer fields.
Nature Preserve Park - - Located on Tyler Street at the
northwest side of town. 6.52 acres. Walking trails, wetland
area, observation deck, one pavilion with picnic tables,
restrooms, a walking bridge, bird houses and indigenous trees
to the area.
Tri-Township Park - - 409 Collinsville Road. 56 acres.
Baseball and soccer program; lake, petting zoo, playgrounds,
tennis courts, basketball field, soccer fields, sand volleyball
field, picnic pavilion, shelters, community center, rental facility,
restrooms, trails.
Venice
Lee Park - - 305 Broadway. About 2 acres. Recreation center, softball and baseball fields, basketball court, tennis court,
picnic area, picnic tables, barbecue grills, water slide, rental
facility.
Washington Park
Bishop Scott Park - - Corner of 53rd and Hollow streets.
Playground. Connie's Kids Playground - - 5110 Forest.
Sportsman Park - - 5100 Audubon. 4 acres. Pavilion, ball
diamond, playground.
Waterloo
Koenigsmark Park - - Basketball court, tennis court, playground.
Konarcik Park - - 60 acres. Fishing, five pavilions, baseball
diamond, jungle gym.
Lakeview Park - - About 20 acres. Two pavilions, jungle
gym, fishing lake, picnic area, playground.
Lion Memorial Park - - Lake Street pavilion. About 4 acres.
Playground and soccer field.
Sts. Paul and Peter School Field - - Five ball fields, soccer
field, basketball court.
Waterworks Park - - Lakeview Drive. Three lakes, fishing,
walking trail. Open sunrise to sunset.
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