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By Sara Hardin This summer marks the debut of the new-and-improved McDonnell Polar Bear Point at the St. Louis Zoo. The exhibit opened to the public starting Saturday, June 6, and visitors can now observe the polar bear like never before thanks to the innovation of the modernized habitat. The 40,000-square-foot, $16 million exhibit features a 50,000-gallon Polar Dive Pool with a glass viewing wall, allowing zoo-goers an exhilarating close-up look at the huge, swimming mammal from the safety of an arctic cave room. Polar Bear Point’s first inhabitant, a 2.5 year-old, 850-pound male polar bear named Kali, gets all of the attention to himself during the excitement of the exhibit’s opening. “It will be great fun to see Kali interact with guests through the split view window that offers views of him swimming in the deep pool and playing in the shallow pool,” said Steve Bircher, Saint Louis Zoo Curator of Mammals/Carnivores. With the new habitat more than

doubling the space of the previous polar bear area, Bircher adds that the habitat can accommodate up to five bears in the future. Until then, Kali can break in his new home in peace. “This wonderful habitat shows our commitment to protecting polar bears, which are declining in the wild and are highly vulnerable,” said Jeffrey P Bonner, Ph.D., Dana Brown President and Chief Executive Officer of the St. Louis Zoo. “By working to not only conserve polar bears in the wild but to offer a wonderful habitat for breeding and caring for bears, we can help save these iconic animals.” Kali’s arrival at the zoo came after he was orphaned in Alaska and turned over to U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS). After working with the Association of Zoo and Aquariums (AZA) Polar Bear Species Survival Plan (SSP), USFWS determined that St. Louis would be Kali’s permanent home. Kali arrived to St. Louis on May 5 and has been living comfortably in his new habitat, where a quarantine period allowed him to ac-

climate to his new home and diet. Along with the new Polar Bear Point are educational opportunities about the bears and their role in the lives of Alaska Native People, a See ZOO page 2

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3,032-square-foot facility that houses the life support system for the polar bear’s salt water pools. This system provides a closed loop design to conserve water by recirculating and treating exhibit water. “Throughout this exhibit, we have employed sustainable design and construction to increase the amount of recycled materials used with this project, including the concrete from the historic bear pits that was crushed on site and was reused as sub-base Photo courtesy David Merritt and backfill,” said David F. The 40,000-square-foot, $16 million McDonnell Polar Bear Point at the St. Louis Zoo features a 50,000-gallon Polar Dive Pool with a glass viewing wall. McGuire, St. Louis Zoo Wilof sea ice, which is essential to polar bears for hunting. Over the last liam Bernoudy Vice President of Architecture and Planning. “We also installed an automated, en- 20 years, scientists have documented a dramatic reduction in Arctic ergy-efficient system for heating, cooling, and ventilation and are sea ice, due to rising temperatures. Recent modeling of future sea offsetting energy use at the habitat by purchasing carbon credits that ice trends predicts dramatic reductions in sea ice coverage over the help preserve Makira Natural Park, a 1,438-square-mile rainforest next 50 to 100 years and the potential loss of all polar bears near the end of this century. The Saint Louis Zoo participates in the Species in Madagascar.” The zoo’s efforts for sustainability are aimed at reducing its carbon Survival Plan for polar bears—a cooperative breeding program with footprint in order to help stall the impact of climate change. The zoo a number of North American zoos working together to ensure the hopes to encourage similar conservation behaviors among visitors survival of the species. For more information, visit www.stlzoo.org. to Polar Bear Point. Climate change is a direct cause of the melting

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Girl Scouts lead with Lego creations With some hard work, imagination and hundreds of little plastic building blocks, local Girl Scouts are taking their STEM skills to new heights. Five Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri teams competed at the recent FIRST Robotics Competition Championship, held in St. Louis. All five received awards for their projects and achievements. The teams competed as part of the Jr. FIRST Lego League, a hands-on program dedicated to building an interest in science and engineering in children ages 6 through 9. • The Super Legos, from Simpson Elementary School in Arnold and George Guffey Elementary School in Fenton, received the Rising Star Award • The Daisy Bots, from St. Rose Phillipine Duchesne in Florissant, received the Rising Star Award • The Brownie Bots, from Assumption School in O’Fallon, received the Complexity and Decoration Award • The Engineering Dragon Sisters, of Remington Traditional School of Maryland Heights, received the Solid as a Rock Award • The Lego Roblock Architects, also from Assumption School, received the Little Einstein Award Tralonda Woods helps coach the Daisy Bots, which is comprised of seven first-grade Girl Scouts. For its project, the team chose to research the solar system, and built a model of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Venus. “Participating in Junior FIRST Lego League has given the girls confidence and taught them that they can do anything,” Woods said. “It has shown them that your

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gender shouldn’t stop you from doing anything, and that there’s more than one way to solve a problem.” Woods said the team was honored to be selected to showcase their project at the event. “It was great for them to see other teams and the older kids,” she said. “They saw the competitions and said, ‘We could do this!’ It sparked their curiosity and creativity, and they made sure I knew to sign them up again for next year.” Bonnie Barczykowski, Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri CEO, said she was blown away by the impressive projects created by the girls. “When girls choose Girl Scouts, they receive terrific STEM opportunities that prepare them for their futures,” she said. STEM is one of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri’s three programmatic focus areas, in addition to Money Management and Health. “It is exciting to see some of our youngest members participating in robotics, and I cannot wait to watch them progress in the years ahead.”

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Patriotic Concert comes to Dardenne Prairie “Celebrating America’s Music - A Patriotic Concert” will be presented by the Chancel Choir and Instrumentalists of Dardenne Presbyterian Church with guests from Immanuel Lutheran Church, Cornerstone United Methodist Church, and the St. Peters Choral Society. The concert takes place on Sunday, June 28 at 3 p.m. in the Christian Life Center of Dardenne Presbyterian Church, located at 7400 South Outer 364, Dardenne Prairie. Under the direction of Stefanie Liesman, Leader of Traditional Music Ministries at Dardenne Presbyterian, the 24 member concert band will perform 2 marches: John Philip Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes Forever” and Edwin Bagley’s “National Emblem March.” The band will also accompany the 50 voice choir on a medley of tunes by Irving Berlin (There’s No Business

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Cheesy rider The old expression, “It’s as easy as riding a bike” will have to be tweaked a bit because today it’s not all that easy. I decided to go out for a little ride along our community bike trail the other day. The weather was great and I figured I’d get some much-needed exercise. I thumped my stomach. Yup, time to transform the old liter bottle into a six-pack and firm up the saddlebags which had gotten much baggier after being winterized all season. It had been a while since I took the old wheels out for a spin. I dusted off the seat, pumped up the tires, adjusted the basket, made sure the bell dinged properly, then hopped on and took off for the trail. I would blend in perfectly with all the other cool exercising people. I soon realized the cool exercising people knew something I didn’t. Namely that my head was apparently going to be smashed like a small pumpkin. Everyone wore a specially

crafted helmet. Hmm, man’s skulls must not be as hard as they once were. Probably from all that fluff they’re cramming into it during prime-time. I just knew it was a matter of time till the Kardashians had an adverse effect on the brain! Well, so much for my thinlycrafted baseball cap. It would offer no protection when I slammed head on with one of those turtle-helmeted bikers. I eyed the bicycles around me. They were streamlined and sleek. Something told me, my big-basketed, thick-seated model would not be considered Tour-de-France-worthy among this crowd. I’m sure the sparkly pink streamers dangling from my handlebars cinched that deal. I noted my attire was also wrong. I gazed around to see others adorned in outfits that had been applied with spray paint cans. I gasped inwardly as I looked down at my flip flops and raggedy t-shirt with its faded smiley face staring out.

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Financial advice for graduates Graduating from high school or college is an honor. You will be off on a new journey in your life and nothing is holding you back. One problem with this scenario: have you considered how much money you have saved for life’s next adventure? Today, Peoples Bank & Trust is bringing you financial advice for graduates so your transition to the next chapter can be a little easier.

Financial Advice for High School Graduates Stick to a budget while in college. If you are off to college in the fall, don’t let the excitement of a new school overwhelm your budget. It may seem great to go out with friends every night, but it’s not what’s best for your budget. It may seem like a bad idea to be frugal in college, but your future self will thank you.

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BJC St. Charles County recognizes Clinical Nurses and Therapy recipients Continuing a tradition of recognition for the past 11 years, clinical nurses and rehab staff at Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals were honored for their achievements in professional development. The 2015 Clinical Nurse and Therapy Development Recognition program was held on May 8. The program was started by BJC Healthcare as an opportunity for bedside caregivers to continue their learning while still remaining at the bedside. “The participation of our nurses is a testament to compassionate care and critical thinking,” says Jill Skyles, RN BSN MBA Barnes-Jewish St. Peters and Progress West Hospitals Vice President of Patient Care Services. “Our clinicians and bedside caregivers are using their skills to ensure the best care for our patients and their families.” 42 participants have taken part in the professional development program, including nine new members in the spring of 2015. Each participant in the program must demonstrate their work in a variety of categories to qualify for the various levels. BJC believes nurses and rehab therapists gain from both the bedside ex-

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perience and the educational expertise. The list of participants recognized at the ceremony included: Michelle Fruend, BarnesJewish St. Peters Clinician; Staff Nurses Cynthia Earlewine, Progress West; Robyn Rosenthal, Progress West; Kathy Stankovich, Progress West; Vicki Kelley, Progress West; Jade Holman, Progress West; Julie Holtz, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters; Heather KettleSingleton, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters; Carrie Andershock, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters; Nichole McDaniel, Progress West; Annie Cammarata, BarnesJewish St. Peters; Marian Newton, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters; Karen Rogers, Barnes-Jewish St. Peters; Karen Sy, BarnesJewish St. Peters. Participants continuing their professional development, growth and dedication to excellence will be recognized in a winter 2015 ceremony.

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8 School June 17, 2015 • Community News - St. Charles County • www.mycnews.com StL Football U will host 7 on 7 high school championships StL Football U will be hosting the most competitive 7 on 7 football tournament in the Midwest June 20 at Francis Howell North High at 10 a.m. This is a must attend for every football fan. Show casing some of the top talent in the nation such as Caleb Ellerby, sophomore quarterback from Pattonville High School. Since 2008, StL Football U has offered training to youth to enhance their athletic skills, now for the first time in five

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A whole lot of shakin’ going on Remember those 1950’s safety films that comedians love to spoof, the ones that say “ducking and covering” can save you from a nuclear attack? Think of “San Andreas” as the world’s most expensive public service announcement. In addition to obvious mass destruction and carnage, the film offers pretty cool ways to survive an earthquake. A human special effect, Dwayne Johnson plays Ray, a rescue chopper pilot who has been served final divorce papers from his wife, Emma (Carla Gugino). While Ray struggles with his domestic crisis, Lawrence (Paul Giamatti) and Dr. Kim Park (Will Yun Lee) are perfecting their earthquake prediction system. Their invention predicts small California quakes during a field test. It also shows increased activity in the infamous San Andreas Fault. Lawrence and his colleague believe the tectonic plates are shifting and moving in such a way to trigger destruction and chaos. Before they can spread the word, however, there’s a whole lot of shaking going on. In all honesty, “San Andreas” is about buildings collapsing and stuff blowing up. No one really cares that Emma’s new boyfriend, Daniel Riddick (Ioan Gruffudd), and his sister, Susan (Kylie Minogue), are elitist snobs. The audience really wants to see Hollywood and other parts of Los Angeles crumble into piles of smoking rubble. Dwayne Johnson does give a fairly heartfelt performance as Ray, but his role brings to mind Sly Stallone’s work in “Cliffhanger.” Director Brad Peyton throws in the obligatory scenes explaining why Ray is an ubercool search-and-rescue guy. He’s also still devoted to his wife

and daughter Blake (Alexandra Daddario). Hanging with Brits Ben (Hugo Johnstone-Burt) and his brother Ollie (Art Parkinson), Blake actually has a decent storyline. Thanks to constant training from daddy, Blake knows where to get emergency supplies and how to make a phone call when cellular service is gone. If you want to survive a natural disaster, look for a girl like Blake. Even in this chaos, Giamatti turns in another great performance as Lawrence. After his computer models predict the big quake, Lawrence and his team reach out to news stations to share everything they know. Giamatti’s performance is heartfelt and honest, which makes it the only genuine thing in this film. Taken strictly as a popcorn film, “San Andreas” can be a fun adventure as long as you leave expectations about plot development at the door. It’s also a good idea to bring a notebook to write down the safety tips offered by Blake and Ray. They may save your life. “San Andreas,” rated PG-13 for intense disaster action and mayhem throughout and brief strong language, currently is playing in local theaters.

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Freshman baseball player at Lindenwood excels The Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) announced its Division II Baseball AllStar Team recently. This conference is where the university has a very competitive team playing against many other quality teams. Lindenwood University’s freshman Drew Quinones from St. Peters was selected as the Rookie of the Year. Quinones, the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) Rookie of the Year, led the Lions bating .385 with nine home runs this season. He also ranked second on the squad with 50 runsbatted-in to go along with 40 runs scored, nine doubles and two triples. The outfielder’s slugging percentage was a staggering .615 and a .435 on-base percentage. Quinones was also selected to the ABCA AllCentral Region Second Team, joining teammate and fellow All-Star Wade Rothermich from O’Fallon. * And he is only a freshman Rascals playing impressive ball The River City Rascals play their professional baseball at T.R. Hughes Ballpark in O’Fallon in the Frontier League. The squad has been clicking on all cylinders lately as recently won seven of 10 games played and find themselves one game out of first on June 14. Both Taylor Ard and Danny Canela have heating up their bat as they are tied for third place in home run action in the league. On the hill, Joe Scanio leads the team with four wins good enough for being tied for second place in the league. UPCOMING HOME SCHEDULE: (Start time 6:35 p.m., Sunday’s 4:05 p.m.) • June 23, 24, 25, Tues, Wed (11:30 a.m.), Thur against Rockford Aviators • June 26, 27, 28, Fri, Sat, Sun against Frontier Greys * Getting hot

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River City player makes it to the hall The Rascals has been a part of the Frontier League for 16 years and it announced the 2015 Hall of Fame inductees. The ceremonies will take place at the 2015 All Star Game Luncheon this year held in Schaumburg, Illinois on July 15. Stephen Holdren, a member of the League from 2006-2011, played for numerous organizations including The Windy City Thunderbolts, Rockford Riverhawks, Gateway Grizzlies, Southern Illinois Miners and River City Rascals. Holdren finished with a .302 career average, 548 hits,100 home runs, 388 runs and 351 RBI’s, he left the league as the second all-time in runs scored, hits, home runs and RBI’s. He was a Post-Season All-Star in 2010 and 2011. * A well-deserved honor

Rascal player is named player of the week Infielder Taylor Ard, who is in his fourth season of professional baseball and his second with the Rascals, came into last week on a threegame hitting streak and saw that rise to nine games after recording at least one hit in all six of his team’s contests last week. He also homered in five straight games until having that streak snapped in Sunday’s 2-1 loss to the Gateway Grizzlies. His monster week included nine hits in 25 at bats with five home runs, one double, six RBIs and seven runs scored. It also helped his 2015 statistics jump, with his batting average rising to .325 to go along with six home runs and 13 RBIs. In his career Ard has spent time in both the Seattle Mariners and Arizona Diamondbacks’ organizations, which included a stint with Arizona last season after being signed away from River City. The 25-year-old Vancouver, Washington native was originally selected by Seattle in the Seventh Round of the 2012 MLB Amateur Draft out of Washington State University, where he played collegiately. * Impressive leader

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O’Fallon resident Ken Willard wears many hats. He is a Christian Leadership Coach, certified church consultant, author, speaker and leadership devel-opment trainer. Ken grew up in the suburbs of Atlanta and moved with his wife to St. Louis in 1997. After many years in the business world, he transitioned into working fulltime for the Kingdom in 2009. Why is it that some of us spend our time more than more effectively and more efficiently than others? Our time is too short and our ministries too important for us to waste any of the hours God has entrusted to us. “Time Management for the Christian Leader” challenges readers to identify why they are interested in improving their time management skills, where they currently struggle, and where they want to spend more time.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS June 20: Book signing John Edward Radcliffe has written a fourth book in his Scottish Isles Series, “Malevolent Mists of Eynhallow.” John will be signing his book from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Thistle and Clover at 407 South Main Street in St. Charles. June 22-26: Vacation bible school Dardenne Presbyterian Church (DPC) in Dardenne Prairie will host its annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) program for children ages four years through those students just completing the fifth grade. The five-day event – entitled “Everest” – will be held from 9 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. starting Monday, June 22 through Friday, June 26 at Dardenne Presbyterian Church located at 7400 South Outer 364 (intersection of Highway N and Bryan Road).Registration from May 3 through 3 p.m. on May 29. No late or walk-in registrations will be accepted. For more information, call the DPC church office at 636-561-4347 or visit online at www.dpc4u.org. June 22: Camp Rescue Camp Rescue is a free summer camp experience for girls who are completing the 6th - 8th grades. Sponsored by St. Charles City School District’s Adult & Community Education in partnership with the State of Missouri’s College and Career Readiness, Region, IX, this hands-on camp introduces girls to a career in emergency response such as a firefighter, EMT, policy officer or other first responder. They’ll hear from those in the field, be trained in CPR, and will also learn about crisis planning (CERT) in their community. This exciting week ends with a field trip to a fire and ambulance station and a 911 call center. Camp will be held at the Lewis & Clark Career Center at 2400 Zumbehl Road, St. Charles. Dates are June 22-26 (M-

F) from 8:30 a.m. - noon. Enroll early, camp size is limited to 25. For more information and to register, call 636-443-4043 or visit our website at www.stcharlesae.org. June 22: Meals with the Medics The Egg & I at 991 Waterbury Falls Dr. in O’Fallon will be donating 10 percent of dining checks to St. Charles County Paramedic Outreach to fund citizen CPR education programs for breakfast and lunch from 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more information call 636-3298000. June 22: Vacation bible school Dardenne Baptist Church will be conducting “Walk His Way-Journey Off the Map” Vacation Bible School this year at 2345 Oak Drive in O’Fallon June 22-26 from 8:3011:30 a.m. for children finishing Kindergarten through 6th grade. This is a free event. E-mail dardennebaptistchurch@aol.com or visit www.dardennebaptistchurch.org for more information. Call the church office at 636-625-2015 or just show up! June 22: Vacation bible school All Saints Catholic Church, 7 McMenamy Road in St. Peters presenting WEIRD ANIMALS at their vacation bible school this year. Eligibility 3-years-old through completion of 5th grade, daily from 9 a.m. - Noon. Please join us for this fun, faith filled week. Any questions contact Jeanne Sitz, 636-240-6740. June 23: Social Security Planning Workshop 360 IRA will host a Social Security Planning Workshop at 6 p.m. in the Kathryn Linnemann Library Branch, 2323 Elm Street, St Charles, MO 63301 June 24: Social Security Planning Workshop 360 IRA will host a Social Security

Planning Workshop at 1:30 p.m. in the McClay Library Branch, 2760 McClay Rd, St Charles, MO 63303 June 25: Social Security Planning Workshop 360 IRA will host a Social Security Planning Workshop at 6 p.m. in the Kisker Library Branch, 1000 Kisker Rd, St Charles, MO 63304 June 26: Neighborhood BBQ Join us for a grillin’ good time from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Mid Rivers Christian Church. There will be plenty of food, games and fun, along with 99.1 JOYFM’s Scott Anthony DJing the night for us. Mid Rivers Christian Church is located at 828 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters. June 27: Concert in the park Come enjoy a night of great music and dancing with Rough Riders from 7 – 10 p.m. at Wind Jammer Point in Lake Saint Louis. Feel free to bring your chairs, food and beverages. Glass is prohibited. June 27: Golf Tournament The Lutheran High School of St. Charles Golf Tournament sponsored by AMP Restoration will be held at The Falls Golf Club at 1170 Turtle Creek in O’Fallon. Registration and lunch starts at 12 p.m. with a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m. The tournament is a four-person scramble and the cost per team is $450. Proceeds benefit Lutheran High School St. Charles. Contact Ernestine Wilson to register at 636-928-5100 or ewilson@lhssc. org, or visit lutheranhighstcharles. com for additional information. June 27: Classic car show The Streets of St Charles will host its second annual Classic Car Show from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. The event will take place on the top deck of the parking garage, and will feature awards in five divisions, including Muscle Cars/Hot Rods, Imports, Antiques, Trucks, and Classics. Participants may register their cars

in advance for $10, or day-of-show for $25. Admission for spectators is free, and the event is open to the public. Proceeds will benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. First, second and third place awards will be given in each of the five divisions, and a Best of Show Grand Prize will also be awarded. Pre-registered participants will receive an additional plaque. Setup is from 9 – 11 a.m., and judging begins at 11:30 a.m. Awards will be presented at 2:30 p.m. The parking garage at Streets of St. Charles is accessible via Lombard Street near the AMC Theater, Beale Street near the entrance to the Residences, or via Main Street. Garage parking is free and plentiful, and puts spectators near the show, which will take place on the garage’s top level. In the event of rain, the show will be moved to the first level of the garage. For more information, or to register a car for the show, please visit www.streetsofstcharles.com. June 28: Trap shoot The Trent Huber/Jillian Young Memorial Trap Shoot is in Silex, Missouri at Lolar Branch Outdoor Sports. For more information call 573-384-6237. June 28: Patriotic concert “Celebrating America’s Music - A Patriotic Concert” will be presented by the Chancel Choir and Instrumentalists of Dardenne Presbyterian Church with guests from Immanuel Lutheran Church, Cornerstone United Methodist Church, and the St. Peters Choral Society. The concert takes place at 3 p.m. in the Christian Life Center of Dardenne Presbyterian Church, located at 7400 South Outer 364, Dardenne Prairie. July 4: Firecracker Run The O’Fallon Chamber of Commerce is proud to host the 31st Annual USATF Certified Firecracker Run presented by Mercy on July 4 in O’Fallon. The race begins at 7 a.m. and consists of a 10K, 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run. The event

will begin at the T.R. Hughes Ball Park located in O’Fallon at 900 T.R. Hughes Blvd. After the race, stick around the ballpark for the 2015 Heritage & Freedom Fest parade by the city of O’Fallon starting at 9:30 a.m. The cost of event is $25 for early registration for the 10K and 5K run and $30 after May 31st. The early registration for the 1 Mile Fun Run is $15 or $20 after May 31st. You can register online at www.FirecrackerRun.net. There will be race day registration from 6:00 am until 6:30 am July 4th at the event. July 6-10: Summer music workshop St. Charles County Youth Orchestra (SCCYO) 12th Annual Summer Music Workshop for Strings takes place July 6-10 from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Lindenwood University J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts. Workshop is for all levels of violin, viola, cello and bass. Topics include scale preparation, vibrato, harmonics, composition and more. New this year- sectionals and masterclass instruction by Eva Kozma St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Registration is due by June 22. For registration form or more information email sccyo@ sccyo.org, visit www.sccyo.org or call 636-916-0515 July 12: Car/motorcycle cruise and swap meet The Saint Charles Lions Club will host a car/ motorcycle cruise and swap meet at McNair Park located at 3100 Droste Rd. in St. Charles from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. The event will help support BackStoppers Inc. and other local charities. Entry fee for car cruise and swap meet participants is $5 and a can of food for the Oasis Food Pantry or the St Charles Animal Shelter. Event is free to the public, 50/50, raffle prizes, music, bar-b-q, and adult beverages sold in the park. Contact Art Raymo at 636-441-1831 for further information. Dash plaque for the first 100 entries.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • June 17, 2015 July 12: Vacation bible school EVEREST VBS at The United Methodist Church at Wentzville runs from July 12 through July 16. VBS is for children 3 years through 5th grade (as of the 2015-16 school year), and it’s free and open to the public. Registration each night is at 5:30 pm and VBS runs from 6-8 pm. The United Methodist Church at Wentzville is located at 725 Wall Street in Wentzville. For more information, please call 636-3276377. Register at www.livelovegrow.org.

Christmas in August Craft Fair at Calvary Church at 3998 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in St. Peters on August 29. If interested, please contact Nancy Corbin by July 1 at gpcorbin@charter.net or at 636916-0029.

July 17: Movie in the park Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and head out to Boulevard Park Amphitheater in Lake Saint Louis to enjoy Movies in the Park. “Frozen” (rated PG) begins at dusk. Approximately 8:30 p.m.

Aug 8-9: Orchestra auditions St. Charles County Youth Orchestra (SCCYO) auditions for 20th Anniversary Season takes place Aug. 8 – 9 at Lindenwood University J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts for all l levels of strings, wind, brass and percussion. Special program for marching band students. We work with your schedule. Three or more performance opportunities per season. Reserve your audition time today. For more information email sccyo@sccyo.org , www. sccyo.org or call 636-916-0515.

July 17: Bus tour The St. Louis Nibbles and Nosh tour allows you to try different foods from some of St. Louis’ gourmet spots. The day’s journey features stops at multiple spots that highlight some of the various forms of food and drink in the metro area. We’ll visit Dad’s Cookie Company, Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate, Gus’s Pretzels, Vom Fass, Ted Drewes and The Soulard Market. You are encouraged to bring a cooler, some money, and an empty stomach for this unique experience. Please note that this tour does include some walking. The cost of the trip is $57, which includes transportation, gratuities, and a guide. The tour will leave the west parking lot of City Hall, One St. Peters Centre, in St. Peters at 8:30 a.m. and return at approximately 4:30 p.m. For more information, please visit at www.stpetersmo.net/day-tripsand-tours.aspx, call 636.397.6903 ext. 1624 or go to Rec-Connect to sign up now. July 19: Golf scramble Grab your clubs and get ready to hit the links for the Cornerstone United Methodist Church golf scramble at the St. Peters Golf Course. The shot gun start will be at 1:30 p.m. so plan to arrive at the course by 1 p.m. St. Peters Golf Course is located at 200 Salt Lick Road and their number is 636397-2227 if you have any course questions. The $40 per person registration fee, along with the names and numbers of your team, are due to Dawn Gerard in the Cornerstone office no later than Sunday, June 28. You can download the registration form at www. umcornerstone.org/coming-up. Your registration fee of $40 covers your 18 holes of golf, golf cart and prize money for the winner(s). If you have any questions about the golf scramble or any other events going on at Cornerstone UMC you can call the office at 636-379-5334 or check out the website at www. umcornerstone.org. July 25: Concert in the park Come enjoy a night of great music and dancing with Fan Fare from 7 – 10 p.m. at Wind Jammer Point in Lake Saint Louis. Feel free to bring your chairs, food and beverages. Glass is prohibited. Aug. 1: Crafters needed Crafters Needed for the Tri-County Citizens Advisory Board to Probation and Parole Fourth Annual

Aug. 7: Movie in the park Grab your lawn chairs and blankets and head out to Boulevard Park Amphitheater in Lake Saint Louis to enjoy Movies in the Park. “The Lego Movie” (rated PG) begins at dusk. Approximately 8:30 p.m.

Aug 9: Triathlon Give your fitness level a boost by registering for the 13th annual Alligator’s Creek Triathlon, and prepare for a challenging morning of swimming, biking and running from 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. The race begins at Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center at 403 Civic Park Drive in O’Fallon with a 300-yard serpentine swim, followed by an 18.6-mile bike ride and a 5K run through city streets. New this year, Fleet Feet Sports is providing ankle straps with high-quality timing systems that will accurately record transition splits as well as swimming, bike and running times. In addition, age group awards have been expanded to include the top male and female competitors in 15 divisions. And as always, complimentary food will be provided to participants at the end of the race. Registration for the Alligator’s Creek Triathlon is $49 for individuals and $88 for teams through July 12, with a $10 fee added for registration July 13 through August 3. The field is limited to 300 participants. T-shirt sizes are not guaranteed to late registrants, so register today to get the size you prefer. For triathlon FAQs, maps, information and registration, go to www.ofallon. mo.us/parks&rec/triathlon. Or, call staff at 636-474-2732. Aug. 15: Concert in the park Come enjoy a night of great music and dancing with Memphis Ride from 7 – 10 p.m. at Boulevard Park in Lake Saint Louis. Feel free to bring your chairs, food and beverages. Glass is prohibited. Aug 22: Triathlon City of Lake Saint Louis Triathlon takes place from 6 a.m. – 1 p.m. throughout the city of Lake Saint Louis. Starting location is 100 Cognac Court. Volunteers needed. For more information or to volunteer email parks@lakesaintlouis. com or call 636-561-4620. Sept. 10: Avscom reunion Employees, friends and relatives of the 1960-1990’s Army Aviation and Troop Commands (PEO’s; DFAS; U.N.C.L.E; FMS; SOS; and DMIS) stationed at 4300 Goodfellow Blvd. in St. Louis are invited to

attend a reunion. Activities include a picnic at Shelter 3 in Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph Street in St. Charlesstarting at 11 a.m. Bring lawn chairs and a desert to pass if you want. Tickets are $15 in before Aug. 1 and $25 thereafter. Make checks payable to Avscom Reunion, mailing address: 1108 St. Charles Ave; St. Charles, MO. 63301. All money must be received by Sept. 1. Please include email address if available. For further information contact Steve Bossomo on facebook, or Gary Nenninger at 256-704-9683, or Pat Guy on email at pguysmile@yahoo.com. Sept. 19: Golf tournament The Jillian Young Memorial Golf Tournament will take place at Lake St. Louis Country Club. Sept. 19: Concert in the park Come enjoy a night of great music and dancing with Butch Wax & the Hollywoods from 7 – 10 p.m. at Wind Jammer Point in Lake Saint Louis. Feel free to bring your chairs, food and beverages. Glass is prohibited. The 2nd Annual Fall Festival is sponsored by the Lake Saint Louis Ambassadors. Alcohol will be served by the Lake Saint Louis Ambassadors, outside alcohol is prohibited. Ongoing Events 1st Monday: Gardeners of St. Charles County Monthly Meeting 6:30pm. Location varies. 314.304.7480. 1st Monday: St.Charles County Council of the Blind (SCCCB) meetings Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day ) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (2nd floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 - 9 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (President) at 636-561-6947. 2nd Monday: Winghaven Civil War Round Table 6:30pm, Midwest BankCentre board room, 2299 Technology Dr. O’Fallon. For more informaiton call Mike at 314.276.5018. 4th Monday: American Legion Post 388 Meets 6:30 pm at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 8945 Vets. Mem. Pkwy. 636.219.0553. Every Monday: St. Peters Rotary Club Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary.org. Every Monday: Seasoned Eye Carvers Meeting The Seasoned Eye Carvers meet every Monday from 9am to noon at the St. Charles Senior Citizens Center, 1455 Fairgrounds (near the Bass Pro Shop). Visitors are always welcome! For more information check the club web site: www. stcharlesareawoodcarvers.com/ or contact Charles Sapp. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday: Fitness First Exercise Classes 9:30-10:30am, American Legion

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Every Tuesday: Gateway Spotlight ChorUS 7:15-9:45pm at First United Methodist Church, 801 First Capitol Drive in St. Charles. Info: www.gatewayspotlight.org or 636.256.6823. Tuesdays: St. Louis Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association Male Caregiver Experience The group meets on fourth Tuesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Spencer Road Library at the Community Commons, 427 Spencer Rd. For more information about Alzheimer’s disease, support, or the Male Caregiver Experience, please call the Alzheimer’s Association’s 24/7 Helpline at 800.272.3900 or visit www.alz.org/stl. Every Tuesday & Thursday: Tai Chi at the St. Charles County Family YMCA 8-9am & 10:15-11:15am. No experience necessary. 636-928-1928. Tuesdays & Thursdays: Get Fit Exercise Classes 9-10am and 5:30-6:30pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Hall, New Melle. 314.369.6521. Tuesdays and Fridays: TaeKwonDo Ministry 5:30pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Church 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Moses Kim brings Christian teaching into taekwondo. For more information, or to sign up, call 636.561.4347. Every Wednesday: Cribbage Club 1 – 4 p.m. at Great Location Restaurant at 1799 Mall Pkwy. in Wentzville. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 636-5612970 for more information. Every Wednesday: Dardenne Presbyterian Church Basketball 8-9:30pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Christian Life Center, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Open to 6th grade and up. Bring a light and dark shirt for different teams. 1st Wednesday of each month: Hope & Healing 5-6pm, Dardenne Presbyterian Rock Church, 7400 South Outer 364 in Dardenne Prairie. Unique service of music, worship, and prayer for those in need of hope and healing. SUDOKU answers from page 10

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Over the Fence

Windows 10? Not again! I began using a computer with Windows 95 in the mid-nineties mainly for the word processor and research. I also enjoyed the chat rooms until the perverts found them. As time went on and computers were replaced, they came with newer versions of Windows. Yet 95 seemed to work well for us aging amateurs. I remember complaints the later versions allegedly malfunctioned before Bill Gates’ minions finally fixed them. I stuck with 95. Years later, I decided I needed a laptop. It came with the new and improved Windows Vista, later known as one of the worst Windows programs. Also, the laptop weighed about the same as a concrete block my mechanical neighbor used for a jack stand. Windows Vista was eventually replaced with Windows 7. Bear in mind, each time these newer versions replaced glitch-ridden older versions that caused many users teeth-grinding aggravation, millions were sold. Windows 7 seemed to have conquered most Vista mal-

functions. I stubbornly refused to spend $120 for it and continued growling at Vista. A few years passed. The old laptop finally smoked and I bought a lighter version equipped with Windows 8. Once again, I joined the ranks of computer clods suffering more glitch gloom. Also, once again, hundreds of millions were spent by computer junkies while I fought to make my old printer and scanner work with it and failed. I’m told the manufacturers didn’t have drivers for Windows 8, whatever they are. The Internet website criminals capitalized on this by offering free compatible drivers. It seemed they were free as long as one paid for one of their extras. They didn’t lie, though. The driver part was free. Free takes on the same meaning as truth on the Internet. They reminded me of “Free Beer Tomorrow” signs in pubs I debated between giving the crispy cumbersome laptop to my neighbor with the concrete blocks to use for a wheel chock or having it repaired at great expense. He likes the wheel chock. I remembered when a public utility I’m acquainted with became computerized. The supervisory personnel were instructed on how to use Windows, which may have been like teaching a beagle to type. One mid-level boss became so frustrated waiting for an item to load, he started banging on the keys and shut down the company’s main frame. To be fair, the cheapest bidder installed the program … or someone’s www.LaserLipoAndVeins.com

relative. As for the blue-collar foreman, they discovered the Internet and lost contact with the outside world and their underlings loved it. But no matter. This was a public utility. Nobody did much anyway unless they got bored watching one crew member work while the rest leered at Playboy foldouts or filed grievances. Now Windows 10 enters the lineup. I wistfully reminisced about Windows 95 from the mid-nineties; that worked so well for us computer cavemen. I sometimes teased this whole Windows progression was a plot by Bill Gates’ whiz kids, dreamed up to increase job security. Sell an imperfect program and then a good one to rectify it? Who knows? As disgusted as I get about Windows woes, Mr. Gates gives millions to charities and employs hundreds. That’s great! At least he’s not the Koch Brothers. They employ multiple security guards and someone told me there’s a tax-deductible hate group charity in Alabama. Anyway, I wish Mr. Gates well since my scanner and printer suddenly started working. I have no idea why. Gates’ glitch repair? Divine intervention? Who knows but I stubbornly refuse to buy Windows 10. I’ll stick with Windows 8 and spend the money on anger management classes. Grrrr… Joe Morice is Community News’s blue-collar philosopher. He was born and raised in Missouri and spent most of his childhood on a farm and adulthood operating heavy equipment. He has no formal training as a writer, unless a lifetime of writing about any and everything counts. The opinions expressed in this column are Joe Morice’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.