www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • May 1, 2013
Around Town
O’Fallon Recycling Bin Moved
Tour Missouri’s Former State Penitentiary
To consolidate recycling efforts, O’Fallon is installed a blue, industrial-sized recycling container at the City’s waste transfer station, 1572 Progress West Lane. The container will be available to residents at no charge for depositing recyclable materials. It will replace containers that were formerly stationed in two locations, one in the west parking lot at T.R. Hughes Ballpark and the other at Monticello Plaza in the 3700 block of Highway K. The Monticello Plaza and T.R. Hughes locations are being eliminated due to the need for additional parking spots in these areas. Anyone leaving items at these locations after the dumpsters are removed will be in violation of City ordinances. The new location is for recyclables, only, and illegal dumping of trash is strictly forbidden. For residents who have large trash items, O’Fallon now offers bi-monthly bulk drop-off days that are free of charge. Residents who have large amounts of recyclables also can request an additional recycle can free of charge by contacting Environmental Services at ofallonrecycles@ofallon.mo.us.
For an unusual day trip, sign up for “Big House” Views and get a hard-hat tour of the former Missouri State Penitentiary (MSP) in Jefferson City on Thursday, June 6. Built in 1836 and shuttered in 2004, the “Big House” was hailed in 1893 as one of the most efficient prisons in America for feeding inmates on 11 cents a day, and publically condemned in 1967 as the “bloodiest 47 acres in America.” The tour includes highlights of the penitentiary’s history, cells of infamous inmates, and even a glimpse of the gas chambers. To begin the tour, board the motor coach at 7:30am in the Civic Park parking lot for a comfortable ride to Jefferson City. The day’s activities include lunch at Oscar’s Classic Diner with the music and décor of the 1950s, a tour of the Missouri State Capitol, and a treat at the Central Dairy Ice Cream Shop before returning to O’Fallon by 5:30pm. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, but not sandals. The cost of $78 for O’Fallon residents and $87 for non-residents includes transportation, tours, an escort, lunch and gratuities.
Community Living, Inc. Theatrical Production “Annie Junior” A diverse cast of 33 individuals with disabilities will take the stage at St. Charles West High School on Saturday, May 4, for a pair of performances, as Community Living, Inc. presents its 2013 client theatrical production of Annie Junior. Led by CLI’s Recreation Services department, the eighthannual performance will feature a number of returning cast members from past productions, as well as some new client actors who will have their first opportunities to exercise their acting skills. Each production is a team effort between the client actors, members of CLI’s Recreation Services department and CLI volunteers who work together to construct and design props, sets, scenery and costumes. To accommodate the needs of the clients, a junior version of the original script is used, and recreation staff members read through the script in advance to adjust lines and make the material easier for clients to memorize and deliver on stage. During rehearsals, staff members and volunteers are on hand to run lines with actors to help them memorize their parts. When the clients take the stage for their pair of performances on May 4, Darrohn notes that hundreds of family members, friends and supporters will be present to cheer on their loved ones. The upcoming May 4 performances are open to the public and will take place at 3pm and 7pm at St. Charles West High School. Tickets are available for $5, and those interested in attending are encouraged to reserve their seats in advance by
calling 636.614.1325. For more information on the production or CLI’s Recreation Services department, individuals can visit Community Living’s website at www.cliservices.org or call 636.970.2800.
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Registration for the tour ends Sunday, May 5. To register for “Big House” Views: 1. Call staff at 636.474.2732 2. Or register online at www.ofallon.mo.us/ parks&rec 3. Or sign up at the Renaud Spirit Center (RSC), 2650 Tri Sports Circle (63368), or the Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 400 Civic Park Drive (63366) For more information, contact Recreation Specialist Stacey Ostmann at 636.474.8105 or sostmann@ofallon.mo.us.
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