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Molly Bokern, with her mom, Gil Bokern, and Joe Morgan, head coach Ursuline Academy High School, after signing with the Lindenwood University Lady Lions. Bokern signs with Lindenwood Women's Soccer Team ST. CHARLES, MO, (SLFP.com), March 8, 2003 - Molly Bokern has signed a letter of intent to play soccer with the Lindenwood University Lady Lions during Fall 2003 soccer season. At the moment, she is playing for Kolping Kicks Soccer Club and for Ursuline Academy High School. "I am from a soccer family," stated Bokern in an announcement. She started playing at the age of four. She is the daughter of Jim and Gil Bokern from Kirkwood. "I am very excited about this opportunity," said Bokern. "I have visited Lindenwood and heard good things about it." For more information about the Lindenwood women soccer team, please contact Carl H. Hutter at (636) 949-4949. The City of O'Fallon Wins Two Top "Louie" Awards O'FALLON, MO, (SLFP.com), March 7, 2003 - The City of O'Fallon scored an impressive sweep on February 22 by winning awards in the only two categories it entered in the International Special Events Society competition. The awards were presented at the organization's annual Missouri chapter gala, held at the American Theatre in downtown St. Louis. Judging for awards that were handed out in 13 different categories was conducted by Chicago members of the organization. They're called the Louie Awards (as in Meet Me in St. Louie, Louie). One of the O'Fallon winners was for the Best Use of Graphic Design, submitted for the 2002 Heritage & Freedom Fest. The Public Relations Department team of Marsha Seymour, Assistant Director of Public Relations, and Sharon Dunn submitted a package that included a full-color brochure which went to sponsors. The package included merchandise, a Power Point presentation to sponsors and the July Newsletter, which featured the Heritage & Freedom Fest event. The second Louie award was for Best Technical Production for the 2002 O'Fallon Volunteer Recognition Banquet. The work was done by the Communication Department's Ken Snoe, Dave Burkhart, Kim Doane and Matt Kury. It combined video, lighting, sound, staging, multiple cameras and graphic elements which were projected onto a 10 x 12 screen. The production took place in the O'Fallon Municipal Centre gymnasium. Jones-Confluence Point State Park Receives Funding for Infrastructure ST. CHARLES, MO, (SLFP.com), March 7, 2003 - Funding from the Metropolitan Park and Recreation District to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources will be used to provide access to the Edward "Ted" and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park in St. Charles County. The Metropolitan Park and Recreation District recently approved $1.6 million in funding, which the department will use to build a road and parking area for the park. The 1,118-acre state park is located at the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. Because of its location in a floodplain, the four-mile road and parking area will require a specialized design. The road will be the first step in the actual development at the park, which will include trails and interpretation. "We hope to have this park open to the public in 2004, which would not be possible without the partnership of the Metropolitan Park and Recreation District," stated Steve Mahfood, director of the Department of Natural Resources. "The district has been invaluable in making this park a reality." In December, the Metropolitan Park and Recreation District also signed an agreement to lease 515 acres of land for $1 for 25 years to the Department of Natural Resources to manage as part of the Jones-Confluence Point State Park. "It is through such partnerships that the Metropolitan Park and Recreation District will fulfill its mission to work for a cleaner, greener and more connected St. Louis region," state David Fisher, executive director of the Metropolitan Park and Recreation District. The park is important for its geographical, natural and historical significance. Located at the confluence of the two greatest rivers in the nation, the park will be an important wetland restoration area. Development will include a system of trails, which will take visitors to the confluence point. The park will provide opportunities for day-use activities such as nature study, wildlife observation and photography. Interpretation will include information about the Lewis and Clark Expedition, which will commemorate its 200th anniversary in 2004. Archived News: First Annual St. Charles Frenchtown Mardi Gras Parade It's a Yes Vote for the New Saint Charles Convention Center Shriners Plan a 'Rendezvous At The Rivers 2006' 'No New Tax' Says St. Charles Mayor ShowMe Aquatics & Fitness Center Designed With Barrier-Free Environment St. Peters Rec-Plex Selected to Host 2004 U.S. Olympic Diving Trials Additional Acreage for Wetlands in New State Park Ameristar Casino St. Charles Presents $100,000 Donation To Lewis & Clark Boathouse and Nature Center Project First Anniversary of the O'Fallon Veterans Memorial Walk Celebrated County to Build One-of-a-Kind Youth Park St. Charles County Receives Outstanding Planning Award Living History Weekend Portrayed Life During the Civil War Ameristar Casino St. Charles Brings Las Vegas Entertainment to St. Louis Harley Davidson Riders Travel the Lewis & Clark Trail from St. Charles Embassy Suites Hotel Planned Adjacent to Proposed St. Charles Convention Center Missouri Floods Are Costly For Those Caught Unprepared Groundbreaking for O'Fallon Water Treatment Plant County Seeks Task Force Members for Master Plan 2015 St. Charles Expedition Reenact the portion of the Lewis & Clark Expedition on the Ohio River Pioneer Days at Daniel Boone Home Bass Pro Shops Arrives in St. Charles Ameristar Rolls Out New Master Plan Return to St. Louis Front Page The St. Louis Front Page is owned and maintained by the Moore Design Group for the sole purpose of disseminating news and information about the Metropolitan St. Louis area. 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