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June 30, 2009 - Payne Family Homes is pleased to honor our great country by listing ways to celebrate the 4th of July holiday weekend in St Charles County:

O’Fallon

Country artists Craig Morgan and Chris Young and rockers Gavin DeGraw and Sister Hazel will headline the 29th annual Heritage and Freedom Fest. The free event runs from 4-11 p.m. July 3 and noon-11 p.m. July 4 at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex, 900 T.R. Hughes Blvd.

The festival features carnival rides and midway, an area for children’s activities, a parade, petting zoo, pony rides, a business expo, a circus sideshow and two nights of fireworks.

The schedule for Friday includes music by Rough Ryders from 4:30-5:45 p.m. followed by Chris Young from 7-8 p.m. and Craig Morgan from 9-10:15 p.m. The Kent Family Magic Circus will perform an illusion-based variety show at 4:30, 6 and 8 p.m. (times subject to change). The Kids Area – featuring inflatables, face painting, balloon animals, crafts, games and more – will be open from 4-9:45 p.m. The day ends with fireworks at 10:15 p.m.

The festivities kick off at 9:30 a.m. Saturday with a parade. The two-mile route begins at Third and Main streets, proceeds north on Main, turns east on Tom Ginnever Avenue and ends at T.R. Hughes Ballpark. The Kids Area will be open from noon-9:15 p.m. The Kent Family Magic Circus has performances scheduled for 3, 5 and 7:30 p.m. (times subject to change).

Live entertainment on the main stage Saturday includes Trixie Delight from 12:30-3 p.m., Elevation: U2 Tribute from 4-5:15 p.m., Sister Hazel from 6:15-7:30 p.m. and Gavin DeGraw from 8:30-9:45 p.m. Fireworks wrap up the celebration at 9:45 p.m.

For a map, parking directions and more information call 636-379-5614 or visit www.heritageandfreedomfest.com.

St. Charles

Riverfest 2009 runs July 2-4 in Frontier Park on the St. Charles riverfront. The free festival features a parade, carnival, a bluegrass festival, a pole vault competition, two music stages and two nights of fireworks.

The event kicks off Thursday night with a Bluegrass Festival featuring The Barn Burners at 4:30 p.m., the Ill Mo Boys at 6 p.m., The Harman Family at 7:45 p.m. and the Cumberland Gap at 9:30 p.m. Thursday is also Wristband Night – for $15 visitors can have unlimited carnival rides from 4-11 p.m.

Friday’s entertainment includes performances by Jakes Leg at noon, Cornet Chop Suey at 3 p.m., Marcel Strong and the Apostles at 4:30 p.m., Serapis at 6 p.m., Wanda Watson Band at 7:30 p.m. and Folk N’ BluesGrass at 9:50 p.m. Fireworks will begin at 9:20 p.m. that will be set to music that can be heard on KCLC 89.1 FM.

Saturday’s action begins with a parade at 10 a.m. The route begins at Blanchette Park, turns left on Randolph, right on Kingshighway, left on Clark and right on Main Street.

Pole Vault Explosion, a U.S. Track and Field sanctioned event, will feature top vaulters competing throughout the day on Saturday. Elite vaulters will compete in the early evening. For more information visit www.polevaultexplosion.com.

The entertainment schedule for Saturday includes the national anthem at noon followed by the Patt Holt Singers at 12:30, Rogers, Neinhaus and Crawford at 4 p.m., the St. Charles Municipal Band at 5:45 p.m., the A Band at 6:30 p.m., Hillbilly Authority at 7:45 p.m. and Lucky Dan and Naked Mike at 9:50 p.m. Fireworks will begin at 9:20 p.m. that will be set to music that can be heard on KCLC 89.1 FM.

For more information visit www.stcharlesriverfest.com.

June 29, 2009 – HOME St. Charles is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting workforce housing. Supported by a wide range of community leaders, HOME St. Charles acts as a clearinghouse for local organizations that want to make the dream of workforce housing a reality for the residents of St. Charles County. We believe a county with a solid foundation must offer a full range of housing options, giving residents the opportunity of becoming homeowners. Learn more here.

June 26, 2009 – Payne Family Homes News

According to a St. Louis Post-Dispatch article, the St. Louis Bandits Hockey could relocate to O’ Fallon.  Read the full article from stltoday.com.

McKee Land tied to plans for arena in Ofallon, MO

St Charles, MO, June 1, 2009 — The advantages of homeownership don’t just benefit individual home owners, it also has a positive impact on our own community and country as well. In recognition of the incredible rewards of homeownership, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and Payne Family Homes are celebrating National Homeownership Month throughout the month of June.
 
“As the current economic downturn has shown, housing has a significant impact on our national economy, and for that reason it’s important that we recognize the importance of homeownership this month as well as throughout the year,” said Joe Robson, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders and a home builder from Tulsa, Okla.
 
For individuals, homeownership means mortgage interest and property tax deductions; the stable investment that comes with home appreciation; increased borrowing power; and the ability to build equity.  More broadly, a healthy housing market creates a positive ripple affect into our communities across the country — NAHB member companies employ 7 million people nationwide and home building accounts for 15 percent of the gross domestic product ( GDP ).
 
There is no better time to take advantage of the benefits of homeownership — interest rates are at 40-year record lows, home prices are more affordable, there is a great selection on the market to choose from, and first-time home buyers can benefit from an $8,000 tax credit.
 
According to Ken Kruse, President of Payne Family Homes “We have seen activity increase in all six of our communities this Spring! We’ve adjusted our pricing to make our offerings of low-maintenance Cottage Homes, Condominiums, Villa Homes, Single Family, Executive and Estate homes even more attractive to our prospective customers without altering the look, feel or convenience that our locations and lifestyle opportunities deliver. Smart St Charles County homebuyers realize that lasting value comes from the enjoyment that the right combination of location, lifestyle, design, amenities and attractive financing terms provide”. 
 
During National Homeownership Month in June, and throughout the year, Payne Family Homes is encouraging Missouri residents to take advantage of the unprecedented homeownership opportunities in today’s housing market. 
To find the answers to your questions on how to make homeownership a reality for you, contact any of our experienced Community Sales Managers for details.