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Salute to Scott Picnic is June 13

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  • By Courtesy of the O'Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. --  The 21st Annual Salute to Scott Picnic and Business Expo is June 13 at O'Fallon Community Park, 308 E. Fifth Street, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is organized by the City of O'Fallon, Village of Shiloh and the O'Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce Military Affairs Committee to show appreciation for base personnel and to increase the awareness of the important relationships that exist between Scott Air Force Base, its staff, and surrounding communities.

Free hot dogs, chips and soda will be served 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Various area restaurants will also provide samples and coupons throughout the day. The O'Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a business expo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The expo features displays from more than 60 local businesses. These businesses, as well as O'Fallon and Shiloh, show their appreciation for those "who serve," with this event.

There are many family activities planned. There will be a rock climbing wall, inflated jumping balloons, a fireman's pole and antique fire engine rides. Also included in the day's events, Leland & Whiskers Balloon Twisters from 12 to 2 p.m., Scott Credit Union will present big screen games for everyone, and Element Firearms will have games for those who are over the age of 18. There will be live music throughout the day. The highlight of the day will be the making of the largest banana split in the area at 2 p.m.

People can stop by the information booth any time from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and register for attendance prizes. Attendance prizes for both adults and children will be awarded throughout the day. The children's bikes will be awarded at 2:15 p.m. You must be present to win the bikes.

There will be a free family swim all day for those attending. A limited number of arm bands will be available at the information booth.

If you're associated with Scott Air Force Base or an O'Fallon-Shiloh resident who directly supports the base, bring your family for free food, drinks, and activities.

For more information, contact the O'Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce at 632-3377.