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St. Charles Police Department offers citizens an Online Exchange Zone located in the lobby of the Criminal Justice Center at 1781 Zumbehl Road.

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St. Charles Police Department offers Online Exchange Zone

By Brett Auten The Internet is a slippery slope, the Wild West, Jekyll and Hyde.

Its streamlined world of conversation and convenience randomly and haphazardly comes at a price.

A most recent example came in May in Hazelwood.

The body of Taylor Clark, a 19-year-old Illinois resident and Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville student, was found at M.T.C Truck Center in Hazelwood, a short distance from a car he posted for sale on Craigslist. Police arrested a 24-year-old truck driving school employee, Michael Gordon, in connection with the fatal shooting.

Unspeakable tragedies such as these motivated the St. Charles Police Department to make its citizens aware of a simple but a predominately unknown fact; business transactions with random strangers don’t have to happen at random or oddball locations.

In an effort to increase safety with online purchases, the St. Charles department offers citizens an Online Exchange Zone located at the Criminal Justice Center, 1781 Zumbehl Road.

For safety purposes and simple peace of mind, the key to offering the zone is to facilitate online transactions in one of two ways: in the security of the lobby when it is open (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon-Fri) and in the front parking lot of the police department after hours. Both areas are monitored by video surveillance 24-hours-a-day.

“We didn’t invent this,” St. Charles Police captain Don Thurman said. “Other departments have done it and we thought it was a good idea.”

In Illinois, Fairview Heights, O’Fallon and Columbia police have very recently set up safe-exchange zones at their headquarters.

There has not been an increase of crimes in St. Charles when it comes to online purchases. But the sheer volume of transactions and the growing use of online sales sites, including Craigslist, Ebay, Facebook groups and other sales sites, have created opportunities.

Thurman and the department have made it clear that a police officer or police department employee will not be able to monitor exchanges that occur in the Online Exchange Zone and weapons and/or weapons transactions will not be permitted in the Online Exchange Zone. Also the sale or exchange of large items that need to be towed or transported by trailer are not permitted on city property.

“We do not have an active participation and are not there to witness it,” he said. “We want to offer the safety of our parking lot or lobby,” The theory behind the Exchange Zones has occurred for some time as police departments have been a neutral location for child custody exchanges for years.

Thurman did offer a few tips when making an online sale or when purchasing items from online sites, including: insist on a public meeting place, do not meet in a secluded place, and do not invite strangers into your home.

The department recommends having a friend accompany you and if that cannot be arranged, tell a friend or family member where you are going and be sure to take a cell phone with you.

For more information, feel free to contact the St. Charles Police Department at 636-949-3300.

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Karen 4 A Kause 5K celebrates 10-year anniversary.

4 Feature Section Healthy Living 7 Business Top RV dealers work together to ensure quality customer service and more.

8 School Wentzville students to attend American Legion Boys and Girls State and more.

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Wentzville students win annual Fire Hydrant Scholarships The Water Division of the Wentzville Public Works Department has awarded $3,000 worth of scholarships to two Wentzville School District artists. Christina Richardson, a senior at Holt High School and Erin Higgins, a senior at Timberland High School, both received a scholarship worth $1,500 for their artistic fire hydrants. This is the 19th year for the contest, held annually in conjunction with National Water Week. Each year Wentzville students are asked to creatively interpret a theme for their painted hydrants. This year, dozens of students from each high school submitted “National Monuments” de-

signs for consideration. The art department at each high school selected five worthy student entries, and these students were provided with a blank hydrant. Wentzville city employees from five different departments then judged the ten finalists, with the top hydrant from each school earning a scholarship for its creator.

Runners up from Holt High School were Kaylin Hoag, Garrett Moody, Emma Mosley, and Clare Weisenberger.

The runners up from Timberland were Karley Abe, Laney Foeller, Hannah Hill, and Allison Huber.

Christina Richardson will be attending St. Charles Com-

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Local with sports Gary B. Also, check out the Local Author Spotlight.

Photo courtesy Wentzville School District Pictured from left are Chad Mohr (Water Division), Wentzville Alderman Michael Rhoades, Erin Higgins, Christina Richardson, Wentzville Mayor Nick Guccione and Public Works Director Sue Mueller.

munity College in the fall and plans on studying technical theatre and arts. Erin Higgins will attend Southeast Missouri State University and plans on majoring in graphic design and

photography. All ten colorful hydrants will be on display this month outside the Wentzville water control building located at 802 East Pearce, under the old water tower.

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Karen 4 A Kause 5K celebrates 10-year anniversary The 10th annual Karen For A Kause was held May 9 in Frontier Park along the scenic Katy Trail on the St. Charles Riverfront. The event, traditionally held on the Saturday prior to Mother’s Day, welcomed more than 630 participants, including a special appearance by Fredbird and featured a traditional 5K, a 1-Mile Walk, and Children’s Mad Dash.

The Karen Weidinger Foundation (KWF) was founded in 2004 after Karen lost a courageous battle with breast cancer. A lifelong resident of St. Charles, her family and coworkers honored her memory by establishing a non-profit foundation staffed entirely by volunteers who help raise money to support breast cancer patients in St. Charles County. To date, KWF has raised nearly $380,000 dollars to fund programs supported by SSM Breast Care – with every dollar staying in St. Charles County. The 2015 event raised $40,000 through community support.

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KWF and a former classmate of Karen’s, has been involved with the organization since the beginning.

“The KWF has made a difference in the lives of patients throughout St. Charles County,” Wies said. “The money raised helps fund programs that are vital to the well-being of patients, but oftentimes aren’t covered by insurance and therefore are not utilized

by the patients.”

The organization supplies items such as wigs, head coverings and post-mastectomy camisoles at no charge. “Quillos,” an item with a unique quilt/pillow combination, are given to patients to help keep them comfortable during treatments. Yoga classes, dietary consultation and support groups are also funded by the KWF.

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Fat transfer procedures in use by cosmetic physicians In the last decade we have come to learn and appreciate the flexibility and versatility of the fat cell. This knowledge is being used by cosmetic physicians to enhance and refresh the appearance of individuals looking to improve their appearance or turn back the clock.

If you have ever wished you could move the fat from your thighs to your chest or shift the fat from your belly to your buttocks you are not the only person to feel this way. It’s a feeling as old as our first self-awareness.

Ever since we have been selfaware, humans from every culture and civilization have sought to improve their physical appearance. Fortunately, over the

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The main benefit with fat transfers is that it feels all-natural and the procedure is very safe. Since the fat is taken from your body there is very low risk of complications. Redistributing fat can also have significant perks in our lives. Nothing is as attractive as confidence, and that’s how you’ll feel when every part, from every angle, is portioned out right. If you’re interested in fat transfer St Louis procedures, then the Laser Lipo and Vein Center can help!

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Fewer things are more frustrating than a motivated person who wants to, but can’t seem to lose weight. Motivation, and the desire to work at losing weight, quickly dries up when the scale refuses to budge. But the problem might not be in the number of calories eaten or the amount of energy expended in exercising. Instead, the culprit could be a sluggish metabolism caused by hormone imbalance.

Human beings are a complex system of biological checks and balances. We are literally a chemical stew designed to work harmoniously with our environment. As we evolved into the Homo sapiens we are today, our bodies adapted to what was going into our mouths and responded in the appropriate chemical way. Our diets then were made of fresh, healthy ingredients that nourished and fueled us.

That has all changed. Today, we slurp sodas, wolf down foods that have little nutritional value while we drive from one place to the next, overdose on sugar and mindlessly snack while spending hours in front of a television, computer or video game. It’s no wonder there is an epidemic of obesity in our country today!

But it doesn’t end there. We’re also assaulted with environmental toxins, genetically modified foods and xenostrogens, chemicals that mimic estrogen in both women and men. Add to this the stresses we live with every day, and it would appear that our bodies don’t stand a chance of being able to lose excess weight. Often, people will blame their “metabolism” for the inability to shed pounds – and they are usually right.

Our metabolism is affected by what we put into and around our bodies. It’s also affected by our quality of sleep, the type of exercise (if any) we do and our general attitude about life. Underlying our metabolism are the chemical processes that keep our bodies running, which includes hormone production. If you’ve tried unsuccessfully to lose weight, it could be that your hormones are keeping you fat.

Hormone imbalance in men and women can make substantial, lasting fat loss nearly impossible because it sets the stage for a cascade of issues that affect the entire body, not just the ability to lose weight. Below are several hormones that could be causing your body to stumble in your weight loss quest.

Thyroid – The thyroid is known as the “master gland” because it affects every part of our bodies. It probably has the most impact on your weight because it is in total control of your metabolism. Low thyroid hormone symptoms include fatigue, unexplained weight gain and depression. When not enough usable thyroid hormone is produced, your metabolism can slow to a crawl.

Estrogen – A high estrogen level that outpaces its counterbalance hormone progesterone can significantly increase the potential for obesity. Xenostrogens mentioned above are an external contributor to the higher prevalence of the female hormone in contemporary society. These can be found in food sources exposed to herbicides, pesticides or growth hormones, plastics that contain phalates and parabens in some skincare products. Estrogen is also produced in the body by fat cells, so the heavier you are, the more estrogen your body produces. Belly fat is a common result of excess estrogen.

Cortisol – Not all stress is bad, but when it’s chronic and keeps you in a heightened state of fight-or-flight, your body is affected at the cellular level. When stress is chronic, cortisol floods the system and disables fat burning hormones. Cortisol can also lower thyroid hormone levels and make you crave comfort foods. Stubborn belly fat is also a telltale sign that cortisol is out of control.

Insulin Resistance – When your diet is composed of high amounts of processed carbohydrates, high fructose corn syrup, artificial sweeteners and high-sugar foods, your pancreas goes to work releasing insulin to manage all the ingested sugars. In an optimum diet, the sugars are processed into glycogen and carried to the cells for energy. But a poor diet can cause too much insulin production resulting in sugar being stored in the body (usually in the belly) as well as an inability to use stored fat as energy. Irritability, cravings, constant hunger, foggy thinking and feeling just plain awful are signs your pancreas may be working overtime.

The good news is there are solutions to hormone imbalance. Join us for a free informational night on Weight Loss Resistance – June 11 and June 25 at 7 p.m. In it, you’ll learn how hormone imbalances affect every aspect of your life and how you can achieve permanent weight loss in a healthful and safe way. Space is limited, so call today at 314-983-9355 to reserve your spot or call for more information.

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New Deputy Director appointed for the VFW program Stephen DiFatta, will head up the St Charles and St. Louis counties Aid and Attendance Development Program sponsored nationally by the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 2681, which is located in Marietta, Georgia. This program was started in Georgia in 2012 to help educate veterans about this little known VA benefit. Through the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post 2681, the program has had a 100 percent approval rate; the program has now spread nationally to all 50 states.

The Improved Pension, known as the Aid and Attendance Program, is a long-term care benefit for wartime veterans who need help with their activities of daily living. A married veteran may receive up to $2,120 per month. A single veteran may receive up to $1,788 and a surviving spouse up to $1,149. All benefit payments are tax-free to defray the cost of care.

To learn more about this program, please visit www.vaadvocates.org.

Early peanut introduction decreases the risk of peanut allergy

New solutions for ADHD

Peanut allergy is a leading cause of anaphylaxis and death.

As one of the most common food allergies, it affects up to three percent of the population. Affected families carry a psychological and economic burden. The diagnosis is on the rise, increasing almost three times in the last 10 years.

Years ago, epidemiologists noticed lower rates of peanut allergy among Jewish children in Israel, as opposed to Jewish children in the U.K. Researchers hypothesized that peanut allergy may be related to the age at which peanuts are first introduced. Children in the U.K., similar to the U.S., did not consume peanuts during the first year of life, whereas those in Israel commonly ate them starting at 7-8 months. Based on these observations, feeding recommendations changed to include the early introduction of foods previously considered allergenic such as peanuts and eggs. A randomized control study, published recently in the New England Journal of Medicine, confirms these findings by demonstrating that the early introduction of peanuts significantly decreases the frequency of peanut allergy in at risk children. This study has changed how pediatricians counsel parents to feed their babies.

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The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) estimates that five million children in the United States have ADHD; that is about five percent of all children. While ADHD is most commonly associated with childhood, studies show that up 70 percent of children with ADHD continue to have symptoms as adults.

Often children are prescribed stimulate medications as a way to alleviate the symptoms of ADHD as these medications help users to focus their thoughts and ignore distractions. However, there are short and long-term effects related to these drugs. The most common side effects of ADHD medications are decreased appetite, sleep problems, headaches, jitteriness, stomach aches and social withdrawal. The long-term impact of these medications on a youthful, developing brain is not yet known.

With the side effects of medications, many parents are turning to a new therapy in the treatment of ADHD called Neurofeedback. More than 30 years of university-based research has demonstrated that the brains of children and adults suffering with ADHD produce a high amount of theta waves and too few beta waves, resulting in

Pediatrics encourages parents to breastfeed for the first six months.

After that period, solid foods may be introduced.

I recommend rice cereal as a good first food, because it can be diluted in breast milk and is a good source of iron. Once the baby has mastered the skill of eating off a spoon, the baby can eat any food she will not choke on. Fruits, vegetables, dairy, egg and meat products are all good choices.

Once the baby is sitting well and has developed a good pincer grasp, the baby is ready for finger foods. Bamba, the peanut containing product used in the above study, is a great finger food and a good way to introduce peanuts early. A small amount of peanut butter mixed with bananas or another fruit, would be another option. I am hopeful that the findings of this study will be the first step to reducing peanut and other food allergies in the future.

Lisa Ryan, MD,PhD is a board-certified physician at Way to Grow Pediatrics. She is a member of BJC Medical Group and on staff at Progress West Hospital. Her practice can be reached at (636) 344-2213.

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Theta waves are the predominant brainwave produced when you are just about to fall asleep; beta waves are produced when we are awake, alert and externally focused. Normal theta to beta ratios in adults is 2:1 and in children it is 2.5:1. Ratios higher than 3:1 suggest ADHD. In several different studies it was demonstrated that 86 percent of the children diagnosed with ADHD using traditional criteria had a theta/beta ratio higher than 3:1.

When the brain becomes dysregulated, it sometimes produces a high level of theta waves in waking states. In these cases, it is associated with distractibility, inattention and daydreaming. In some cases, the individual will become hyperactive to compensate for the lack of focus.

Neurofeedback is a non-invasive procedure to teach children with ADHD how to control their own brainwaves and reduce or eliminate the symptoms associated with ADHD. To attend a free parent information night, on June 4 or June 18, contact St. Louis Neurotherapy Institute at 314-983-9355. www.stlneurotherapy.com.

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By Cindy Moore

Holy moley The warmer weather has things popping up all over the place: in the flower beds, in the garden, next to the trees and under the bushes. If you think I’m talking about dainty little flowers think again.

That of which I speak is none other than mole holes. Yes, those fur-faced little demons from down under are at it again, pushing up dirt mounds and excavating trenches in the lawn.

They’re fresh from hibernating and procreating underground with new batches of baby dirt devils in training; ready to destroy yards with their sharp teeth and spiky Freddy Krueger claws.

There are few things I detest more than a mole. Well…politicians come in at a close second, but what’s the difference?

Both are sneaky and destructive and always have heaps of dirt on their hands.

I’ve long had a battle with these nasty tyrants – the politicians – but we’ll focus on the moles for now. At one point I

even hired an exterminator at fifty dollars a pop to take care of them. Eight varmints later, I was indebted to the tune of $400. I realized that was the price of an entire summer wardrobe, which caused me to briefly consider constructing a bikini out of mole pelts.

But I was satisfied. My mole problem was taken care of ... or so I thought. Soon the other vermin got wind of the vacancies. They loaded up their bucktoothed families and moved into the abandoned tunnels.

Yes, apparently moles are opportunists and will take over a territory that’s been deserted and set up residency in the leftover holes. Lazy freeloaders.

Add that to their list of negative attributes – the politicians, not the moles.

At wits end, I was determined to eradicate the problem on my own, plus add fifty dollars to my account for every fuzzball I snuffed out. That’s when I learned about a device I call the happy, snappy trap. It’s a

delightful little killing machine that has given me a 100 percent success rate. You can find these metal step traps at any feed store right next to the coyote urine – yes, they really sell the stuff.

I am pleased to report that after three years and 48 kills and a savings of $2,400, I am keeping the pests at bay; the moles not the politicians. Now to find a trap big enough for them.

Cindy Moore is the mother of three superlative kids, servant of two self-indulgent felines and wife to one nifty husband. Her ficticious occupation? Archeological Humorist: someone who unearths absurdity and hilarity in strange and unusual places including public restrooms, the lint filter, and church meetings. Most recently, she excavated a find in her neighbor’s bird feeder.

The opinions expressed in this column are Cindy Moore’s alone and do not reflect the opinion of the owners or staff of Community News.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri recognizes outstanding volunteers Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri acknowledged many of its most dedicated volunteers at its annual Business Meeting, including first-year leaders, 13year leaders and two volunteers who have each served for more

than 50 years.

The council also awarded its highest honors, the Thanks Badge and the Thanks Badge II, to Jane Troup of St. Charles and Gerrie Gradle of St. Louis, respectively.

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Lisa Avery of Clayton, Mona Gunkel of Valley Park, and Dawn Saindon of Portage Des Sioux, each received The Gold Laurel Award.

Sara Benigus, of St. Louis, received The Pearl Award.

Elaine Fix and the Fleur de Lis Garden Society of St. Charles received The Spark Award.

Dana Engelmann, of Ste. Genevieve, and Suzy Haverstick, of Lonedell, received The Volunteer of Excellence Award.

Several individuals and organizations were awarded Gold Trefoil Awards for their support of Girl Scouting, including Meramec Valley Middle School, Gerry Nolen of Ritenour High School, Hazelwood West High School, Kenneth Roumpos, Our Savior Lutheran Church in Saint Charles, Washington Metropolitan A.M.E. Zion Church in St. Louis, Second Presbyterian Church in St. Louis, St. Louis Community College-Florissant Valley and Queen of All Saints Parish School.

Bonnie Barczykowski, CEO of Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, and Mary Ann Altergott, volunteer Board Chair, presented the awards.

“Our volunteers and supporters are vital to the organization, and we could not our serve girls without them,” Barczykowski said. “Of course all of our volunteers deserve recognition, but we are pleased to especially recognize those who go above and beyond to prepare girls for the future.”

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Advertiser Profile: Top RV dealers work together to ensure quality

By Russ Patton, owner of Byerly RV customer service Buying an RV can be a kind of investment, although the returns are mostly intangible; they include fun, family adventures, exploring and creating memories. To the first time buyer all RVs can look alike; but like quality and reputation, the challenge is to find the right balance.

Successful dealers have been able to find this balance. The most popular and respected brands usually are represented by longtime established dealers. But there is no shortage of brand names to go around.

When the RV business rebounds everybody wants to be an RV dealer.

Successful RV dealers have also learned that “sales” are only one element to prosperity.

Successful dealers invest in people and facilities to serve their customers after the sale.

This builds repeat business.

The top tier of dealers are involved in efforts that promote the entire industry, not just their own businesses. Most local dealers are members of the local, state and national associations, which promote edu-

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but just takes care of customers.

The network is a corporation owned by independent dealers organized to serve as well as sell.

Members are invited to join the network based upon performance and reputation. Usually only one dealer is selected in a major market area. Byerly RV, Eureka, Missouri is the Priority dealer in the St. Louis market.

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Leopard Boutique celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting Owners Rachel and John Sauter celebrated the grand opening of their new store, Leopard Boutique with a ribbon cutting on May 1. On hand was city of St. Charles Mayor Sally Faith and representative from both the city of St. Charles and the city of St. Peters, representatives from the Streets of St. Charles, Cullinan Properties, Board Members and Ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce and family, friends and clients of Leopard Boutique.

Leopard Boutique is located at 1650 Beale St., Ste 150 in the Streets of St. Charles and offers a fun, fashionable, trendy and affordable boutique experience for every woman. Leopard offers trendy tops, dresses, premium denim, seasonal footwear, and American-made basics, all handled by helpful, friendly staff. To learn more about Leopard Boutique, visit www. leopardboutique.com or call Rachel at 314-961-3220.

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hen people think of estate planning, it is generally thought of only being needed by the ultrawealthy. Actually though, this isn’t the case. Whether people realize it or not, estate planning is a big part of retirement planning. Because

of legislation and demographic changes, as well as tax, inheritance and privacy laws, proper estate planning is greatly needed in almost all retirement plans. So, make it a point to not forget about estate planning.

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Wentzville School District students to attend American Legion Boys State and Girls State Twenty high school juniors from the Wentzville School District have been selected to attend the American Legion Boys State of Missouri and the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State of Missouri. The American Legion Boys State of Missouri is an eight-day “hands on” experience in the operation and fundamentals of government, and draws together the best and brightest Photo courtesy Wentzville School District high school juniors to help lead them down the Twenty high school juniors from the Wentzville School District path in individual success and leadership. Since have been selected to attend the American Legion Boys State of its inception in 1938, Missouri Boys State has Missouri and the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State of Missouri. provided over 40,000 high school students with Adler, Marco Agudelo, Alex Beattie, Dustin the privilege of attending this practical labora- Fuca, Keegan Good, Cody Kutter, Andrew Lind, Alexander Moxley, Eric Wilson, Imani tory in citizenship and leadership training.

The American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Allen, Abigail Beckerdite, Polina Dennis, Nicole program, founded in 1940 at William Woods Gantner, Amanda Hansel, Taylor Harris, and JaCollege in Fulton, Missouri changes lives by cie Willison.

The 76th session of Missouri Boys State will bringing together dynamic young women for an intense week developing leadership skills, be held on the campus of the University of Cenpatriotism and a sense of community. The par- tral Missouri (UCM) June 13-20, and the 75th ticipants actively participate in all phases of session of Missouri Girls State will also be held at UCM in Warrensburg from June 21-27. Locreating and running a working government.

Those selected to attend from Holt High cal Sponsors include The American Legion, The School are Corey Brueggeman, David Bagley, American Legion Auxiliary, The Wentzville Kyle Weber, and Bailee Gaswint. Those selected Community Club, The Wentzville Rotary Club, from Timberland High School include Chad and the Timberland Boosters Club.

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Inaugural Trevor Joerling Memorial Scholarship awarded to FHHS senior

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For the first time, Francis Howell High School’s Limelight Theatre Parent Board has created and awarded a scholarship to a graduating senior, in honor of Trevor Joerling.

Trevor was a beloved member of the FHHS Drama Club prior to his death last spring from Hodgkin’s lymphoma. During his brief time with the Limelight Theater drama club, many of the students and parents came to know Trevor and his love for theater and education, as well as experience his infectious smile and sense of humor. His spirit and courage made a major impression on everyone involved in the FHHS Drama Club.

With the creation of this memorial scholarship, Trevor’s love for theatre, education, comedy and God will now be passed on each year and will be awarded annually to the graduating senior who best exemplifies Trevor’s spirit and attitude.

The FHHS Limelight Theatre’s Cindy Angeli, the Joerling family, Francis Howell High School administration, FHHS parents, and local business leaders were instrumental in developing the Trevor Joerling Memorial Scholarship.

The recipient of the inaugural Trevor Joerling Memorial Scholarship is Jack McCarthy, from the Class of 2015 of Francis Howell High

Submitted photo Jack McCarthy stands with FHHS drama teacher Charles Mueller.

School. Jack will be attending Saint Louis University and will be studying Chemistry/PreMed.

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Movie

“Tomorrowland”

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By Steve Bryan - Rated: PG

‘Tomorrowland’ dreams big but leaves too much to the imagination In many ways, “Tomorrowland” is a tip of the cap to the late Walt Disney. During his lifetime, the animator and visionary wanted to make a brighter future for everyone. Before his death in 1966 he intended, for example, to make Epcot Center a true “Experimental Prototype Community of Tomorrow” instead of the theme park it is today.

The same can be said for the film. Director Brad Bird (“Ratatouille,” “The Incredibles”) creates a visually stunning story about dreamers, but it simply doesn’t have enough substance.

The story opens in 1964 as Frank Walker (Thomas Robinson) brings his invention to the World’s Fair. Young Frank is an impossibly optimistic dreamer whose passion earns him access to Tomorrowland, a colony of artists and scientists. With his bright mind and passion, Frank is the perfect fit for the place.

Fifty years later, bright and rebellious Casey Newton (Britt Robertson) receives a similar invitation to the colony. After being arrested and released, she finds a mysterious pin in her belongings. Upon touching it, Casey has visions of a beautiful, futuristic world. After a few glimpses of this place, she desperately wants to go there.

With his animation background, Brad Bird knows how to stun the senses. “Tomorrowland” offers a feast for the eyes and ears, especially in the IMAX format.

The bright colors and cool tech gadgets would have made Walt proud back in the day. Young Frank’s jetpack invention even has a steampunk feel to it.

Bird’s storytelling leaves a lot to be desired, though. Watching the film is like being handed a brand-new puzzle with a few key pieces missing.

As the adult Frank Walker, George

Clooney seems out of sorts in this film. When Casey lands on his doorstep, almost all traces of the idealistic dreamer have been stripped from his personality. He’s bitter, resentful and apparently just wants to be left alone. Hugh Laurie as the stodgy Governor Nix fares no better than Clooney here.

After a heavily romantic role in “The Longest Ride,” Britt Robertson dials it down a notch as Casey Newton. This character has been sabotaging a NASA project, which landed her in jail but also showed her Tomorrowland.

Robertson makes Casey passionate and strong, but not 100 percent likeable.

The breakout star here is Raffey Cassidy, who plays an “Audio Animatronic” named Athena (she doesn’t care to be called a robot). Athena recruited Frank for Tomorrowland and, years later, she reaches out to Casey as well. Much of the action and plot hinges on Athena, and Cassidy handles her duties quite well.

“Tomorrowland” is like a Disneyland attraction, but it can’t hold the audience’s attention for more than a few minutes at a time. Director Brad Bird and the cast honor Disney’s legacy, but he deserves much more than this effort.

“Tomorrowland,” rated PG for sci-fi action and peril, thematic elements and peril, currently is playing in theaters.

“Tomorrowland” photos courtesy of Walt Disney Pictures Born and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is now based in Anaheim, California, and has been allowed access to movie and television sets to see actors and directors at work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. Louis, Steve is, at heart, still the same wide-eyed kid who spent countless hours watching classic movies at neighborhood theaters.

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Sports Coach Pimmel leads indoor football team to playoffs Coach Pat Pimmel has been with the professional indoor football team St. Louis Attack for only a few games but you can see his professionalism is rubbing off on the personnel and the players. The team plays their home games at the Family Arena with owner Andrew Haines excited about his accomplishments in such a short period of time.

This past weekend at home the Attack finished their 2015 regular season with a win by defeating the Georgia Firebirds 55-8 Saturday night. They finished the season with a 5-3 record and may have earned a trip to the playoffs.

Coach Pimmel is no stranger to the indoor football scene as he has shared his expertise with many of the indoor football leagues throughout the nation and is striving to make his mark in the X-League as well. * Look out for this team

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O’Fallon professional baseball team on a roll The River City Rascals play their professional baseball at T.R. Hughes Ballpark in O’Fallon.

This past weekend the team performed on all cylinders to win the three game series from the Schaumburg Boomers 14-8, 3-2 and 1-0. The two final games were played Sunday since the Saturday contest was rained out.

The month of May saw the club win eight of their 15 games good for third place, four games from the leader the Rockford Aviators.

The offensive attack in the month saw outfielder Curran Redal leading the pack of the team with a .367 average good enough for fifth place in the league. He is second out of the 14 team players with 22 hits and has no errors.

Starting pitcher right-hander Dane Stone at 6’7” 225 pounds has pitched in four games in May and has one win and a loss with one complete game that is tied for tops in the league.

Check all the details at the Rascal’s website www.RiverCityRascals.com HOME SCHEDULE: (Start time 6:35 p.m., Sunday’s 4:05 p.m.)

• June 9, 10, 11, Tues, Wed, Thursday against Florence Freedom • June 12, 13, 14, Thursday, Friday, Saturday against Normal CornBelters * Turning the corner

Lindenwood women’s lacrosse players picked for all-star team Three members of the Lindenwood women’s lacrosse team were selected for the annual North-South All-Star game.

Melissa Menchella and Lindsey Palmer will represent Lindenwood on the South squad during the contest.

Bailey Knapton was also selected for the South team, but will not be able to play due to an injury.

Menchella is Lindenwood’s all-time career leader with 233 points and 183 goals. She had seven of Lindenwood’s 19 game-winning goals, and was a first-team All-American selection.

Palmer is Lindenwood’s all-time career leader with 90 assists and ranks second with 188 points. Palmer was a third-team all-region pick.

Knapton was Lindenwood’s defensive leader this past year. She set a team single-season record for draw controls and tied the school record for caused turnovers.

Lindenwood finished the 2015 season with a 19-2 overall record and it advanced to the NCAA semifinals for the second straight season. * Playing hard gets noticed Women’s basketball in St. Louis starts next week The 2014 National Champions St. Louis Surge show off their talent at the University of Missouri-St. Louis on June 13.

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Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. As a fan or an athlete, Gary is all sports all the time. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL.com, among many other activities.

Local Author Spotlight: Rachel Morgan

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When Paige Morgan, loving sister to Adam, was in second grade she experienced what she thought was bullying of her brother on the playground. You see, Adam has a diagnosis of autism and Paige is very protective of her older brother. She sees her brother as having super powers, and gifts to be celebrated! Needless to say, Paige was very upset and wanted her mother to educate her peers on what autism was and to fix the problem. With coaxing from her mom, Paige set out on a mission to educate her peers herself and in doing so the creation of “Building Forever Friendships – Strategies to help your friend with autism or other special needs at school” was born!

Author Rachel Morgan, MA, CAS shares with readers how she took a difficult situation and turned it into a positive educational experience.

The lifelike characters and colorful artwork bring alive the message of acceptance, inclusion and building lifelong friendships among all children.

Rachel hopes you will gain a new positive perspective on how to include your friend with autism or other special needs in your everyday life.

Rachel is a wife and mother of four amazing children. She brings to this work the perspectives of both a parent of a child with autism and an educational professional. Rachel has a Master’s in Education with an emphasis in early intervention in Autism and is a Certified Autism Specialist through the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).

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What’s more, because of its neutral taste, corn oil won’t interfere with the natural flavors of your favorite foods and ingredients. Additionally, its high smoke point makes it perfect for a variety of cooking styles, including stir-frying, sautéing, grilling and even baking.

Heart-Healthy Tips Celebrity chef Ingrid Hoffmann shares the following heart-healthy tips for summer grilling inspiration.

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Grilled Salmon Teriyaki Yield: 4 servings | Prep time: 25 minutes | Cook time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup pineapple juice 3 tablespoons Mazola Corn Oil 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 1/2 pounds (4 pieces) fresh salmon fillets

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Directions: Combine soy sauce, pineapple juice, oil, ginger and garlic in shallow dish. Reserve 1/2 cup for later use.

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Southwest Style Grilled Chicken Cobb Salad with Creamy Chipotle Vinaigrette Yield: 8–10 servings | Prep time: 30 minutes Ingredients: Creamy Chipotle Vinaigrette: 1/3 cup Mazola Corn Oil 2 cloves garlic 2 teaspoons canned chipotle in adobo sauce 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1/4 cup half and half 1/4 cup cilantro Salad: 8 cups bite-size mixed salad greens 2 cups sliced, grilled chicken 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed 1 red bell pepper, cut into 2-inch strips 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions 4 hard boiled eggs, quartered lengthwise 2 small avocados, sliced 1/4 cup red onion slivers 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Mexican style cheese

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Pineapple-Chicken Skewers with Passion Fruit Glaze Yield: 8 servings | Prep time: 20 minutes | Chill time: At least 4 hours | Recipe courtesy of Ingrid Hoffmann Ingredients: 1/2 cup Mazola Corn Oil 4 (3-inch) sprigs rosemary 5 (3-inch) sprigs oregano 4 garlic cloves, crushed and peeled Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 24 2-inch pieces 1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded, ribbed and cut into 24 1-inch pieces 1 medium red onion, cut into 24 1-inch pieces 2/3 peeled and cored pineapple, cut into 24 1-inch pieces 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated into cups (for serving) Passion Fruit Glaze: 1/2 cup passion fruit nectar 2 tablespoons ketchup 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 1/2 tablespoons honey Kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper Directions: To prepare chicken, combine corn oil, rosemary, oregano and garlic in large bowl and season with salt and pepper. Add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate, for at least 4 hours or overnight, occasionally turning chicken.

To prepare glaze, process passion fruit nectar, ketchup, lime juice, soy sauce and honey until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Blend until well combined. Pour into small bowl.

Preheat grill to medium-high heat.

Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade.

Alternately thread 3 pieces chicken, 3 pieces bell pepper, 3 pieces red onion and 3 pieces pineapple on each skewer. Repeat process with remaining ingredients and skewers.

Reserve half of the passion fruit glaze and set aside. Brush skewers evenly with the remaining glaze. Grill kabobs, covered with grill lid, for 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken is done. Occasionally turn the skewers.

Serve skewers on a bed of lettuce leaves. Brush with the reserved passion fruit glaze and serve remaining sauce on the side.

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EVENTS June 3: Rummage sale St. Charles Borromeo Church will be hosting the 4th annual Mini Vinnie Rummage Sale. Proceeds from the sale go to support the MVs Backpack Program. Sale will be held Wednesday, June 3 8 a.m.

-12 p.m. and 5 – 8 p.m. and Saturday, June 6 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Gym at 834 5th Street in St. Charles.

June 5: Art of Wine Taste some of Cottleville Wine Seller’s best wine, beer and appetizers and purchase art created

by Willows Way Clients. 100 percent of art proceeds go back to the artist. Cost is $40 per person or consider one of our Sponsorship Packages to help Willows Way in funding great programs for adults with disabilities.

June 5: Family camping night Enjoy camping with your family close to home – sign up for Family Camping Night in scenic Fort Zumwalt Park. The event will begin at 6 p.m. on Friday, June 5, and end at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 6. The cost is $40 per resident family for up to five people, and $45 for a non-resident family. Additional family members can join in at $5 each. The event includes a hotdog cookout, a storyteller, singing around the campfire, and making s’mores.

Families must bring a tent and sleeping bags, and a potluck dish to share. O’Fallon Parks and Recreation staff will cook the main meal on Friday night and serve breakfast on Saturday morning.

For more information, contact Recreation Specialist Tyler Landreth at 636-474-8105. Volunteers are needed to help with the program. To volunteer, contact O’Fallon’s Volunteer Services Department at 636-379-5417 or volunteer@ofallon.mo.us. For more

information, visit www.ofallon. mo.us/volunteer.

June 6: National Trails Day celebration Celebrate National Trails Day at Indian Camp Creek Park near Wentzville by participating in the Sunset Sizzler, a 15- or 30-mile mountain bike race that starts just before sunset and continues into the night. Children of all ages will kick the event off at 6 p.m. with a fun ride through park trails before the adults take the course. All riders must wear a helmet and adults must have a light 200 lumen or greater to participate. Awards will be given to top finishers in each category. Competitors may register individually, or as two-person co-ed, male or female teams in the Sunset Sizzler race. Register online at www.stccparks.org or contact the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department at 636-949-7535.

June 6: Fishing derby Come out to 370 Lakeside Park for the Rangers 370 Lakeside Fishing Derby, plus, you can take part in the rescheduled Kite Festival, Family Bike Ride and Health & Wellness Event on the same day. The fun starts at 8 a.m. with the Rangers 370 Lakeside Fishing Derby. The free Kite Festival, Family Bike Ride and Health & Wellness Event begins at 9 a.m.

The events end at 1 p.m. with attendance prize drawings for two BMX bikes (one for each event).

Both kids and adults can enjoy fishing and some friendly competition along the park’s 140-acre lake at the Rangers 370 Lakeside Fishing Derby. The entry fee is just $5 per person. Prizes will be awarded in two age divisions: ages 6-12, and 13 and up. You can win by catching the most fish or the largest fish. Check-in for the event takes place near the marina

beginning at 7:30 a.m. Advance registration is available in person at the St. Peters Rec-Plex, 5200 Mexico, by phone at 636939-2386, ext. 1400, or online at www.stpetersmo.net/rec-plex using the Rec-Connect registration feature. Same-day registration also will be available at the event.

370 Lakeside Park is located at 1000 Lakeside Park Drive just off Highway 370. Concessions will be sold at Gator Island Grill during the event.

June 6: Color 5k The Lincoln County Council on Aging is hosting its 6th annual 5k at Clont’s Field and Main Street Elementary at 51 Main St. in Troy.

LCCOA Miles for Meals - Color 5K participants register at 7 a.m. and walk begins at 8 a.m. Vendor Fair Participants Register at 7 a.m. and walk begins at 8 a.m. Car Show participants register at 8 a.m. and walk begins at 9 a.m. This all-day event will have fun for the whole family. For more information and to sign-up, contact Lindsey at 636528-7000 or LKelley@LCCOAging.net June 6: Art show opening Thirteen fiber artists from around St. Charles County are exhibiting artwork in FIBER-ful Art, a fiber arts exhibition at Lillian Yahn Gallery at 7443 Village Center Drive, O’Fallon in Winghaven.

The artists are all members of the St. Charles County Arts Council and work exclusively in embroidery, millinery (hat making), collage and other types of art made of string, fabric or other natural fibers like reed and paper. Artists accepted into the show will be present to discuss their work from 4 – 8 p.m. Demonstrations and discussions in fiber techniques like spinning wool and basket weaving will be from 4 – 6 p.m. at the gallery. Refreshments and beverages will be served after 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to enjoy this evening of rediscovering the fiber arts.

FIBER-ful Art runs from June 1 - June 26. Gallery hours are Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m – 2 p.m. For more information contact the St. Charles County Arts Council at 636-561-0028 or www.stcharlesart.org.

June 7: Wentzville graduation ceremonies The Wentzville School District will hold high school graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2015 at the Family Arena in St. Charles.

Nearly 900 seniors from Holt and Timberland will graduate and receive their diplomas, and the 10,000 seat Family Arena will allow WSD graduates to bring as many guests as they like. The graduation ceremony for Timberland High School will begin at 2 p.m. and the ceremony for Holt High School will begin at 6:30 p.m. No admission ticket is required, and doors will open at 1 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. respectively to begin seating. Parking is free, and guests are asked to enter through Gates 1 and 2. The Family Arena is located 1.5 miles south of the 5th Street Exit off Interstate 70, at 2002 Arena Parkway in St. Charles.

June 7: Family fishing day The fish will be biting at freshlystocked Lake Whetsel in Fort Zumwalt Park from 8 a.m. – noon.

Kids ages 5 – 12 with their parents or grandparents are invited to bring along their bait and tackle for a morning of catch-and-release fishing and family activities, free. The park entrance at 1000 Jessup Drive in O’Fallon is just off Veterans’ Memorial Parkway about one mile west of Highway K. Free activities include worm races, a casting contest and a reel race, courtesy of O’Fallon’s Parks and Recreation Department. No fishing license is required for ages 15 and under, or 65 and older. For more information, please call Recreation Specialist Tyler Landreth at 636-474-8105.

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June 8: Golf tournament Optimist Club of St. Charles 27th Annual Golf Tournament will be held at Bear Creek Golf Club at 158 Bear Creek Dr. in Wentzville. Registration begins at 10:30 a.m., lunch is at 11 a.m., shotgun start at noon and dinner will be held after golf.

Four person scramble ($400 per team); individuals cost $100 which includes: green fees, cart, barbeque lunch, dinner and refreshments. Proceeds to benefit the youth of St. Charles. Contact Fred McGinley for more information at 314 393-0706 or visit http://scoptimists.weebly.com.

June 8: Kiwanis/Rotary Golf Tournament The O’Fallon Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs are partnering for their golf tournament at the Falls Golf Course in O’Fallon. Come enjoy 18 holes of golf, lunch, dinner, drinks, awards and great camaraderie. All proceeds from the tourney will be donated from the clubs to O’Fallon high school graduates through scholarships and to local O’Fallon charities. Registration and lunch is at 11:30 a.m., shotgun start is at12:30 p.m. and dinner and awards will be at 5 p.m.

Put your team together today at $100 per person. Checks payable to O’Fallon Kiwanis can be mailed to P.O. Box 1459, O’Fallon 63366 or register ahead of time and pay by credit card on the day of the event. To register or for additional information call Greg Wilson 636-541-3597 or email ggwilson@ hotmail.com.

June 8: Blood drive The Childbloom Guitar Program of St. Charles County is going to be holding a blood drive in conjunction with Missouri Valley Regional Blood Center outside its facility on from 3 – 7 p.m. at its facility at 7829 Mexico Rd. Every donor will receive a free T-shirt and All donors will be entered into a raffle for a $30 Gift Card.

www.mycnews.com • Community News - St. Charles County • June 3, 2015 June 10: Blood drive Morning Star Church will be hosting a community wide blood drive from 3:30 to 7 p.m. at 1600 Feise Road in Dardenne Prairie.

The Mississippi Regional Blood Center will be collecting the donations. Please contact MorningStar Church at 636-561-5680 or visit www.mscwired.org/blooddrive today to schedule an appointment. A reservation is very much appreciated in order to schedule the time needed for everyone wishing to donate. Donors will be treated to refreshments and light snacks.

June 12: 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.

“Free Birds” (rated PG) begins at dusk. Approximately 8:30 p.m.

June 12: Tractor pull American Legion Post 313 will be sponsoring an ITPA Sanctioned Tractor Pull at Lone Wolf Park in Old Town St. Peters. 5800# Modified, 6000# Super Stock, 7800# Pro Stock Diesel Trucks, 8500# & 9500# Limited Pro Stock and Street Stock Diesel Trucks will be featured. Gates open at 3 p.m. and close at 11:30 p.m. Pulls start at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 per person, 12-and-under are free.

Visit the food and beer garden tents. No outside containers or coolers will be allowed. Shuttle bus will be available from Mid Rivers Mall.

June 12-13: “Willy Wonka Jr.” performances The Kids’ Summer Drama Camp of Wentzville Christian Church proudly presents Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka Jr.” on Friday, June 12 at 7 p.m.; and on Saturday, June 13 at 2 p.m. Admission is free and everyone is invited to attend.

Doors open a half hour before each performance begins. The Church is located at 1507 Hwy. Z in Wentzville. For more information, call 636-327-6622 or visit the website at wentzvillecc.org.

June 13: Concert in the park Come enjoy a night of great music and dancing with Mirage 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 13: Pedal the Cause training ride Pedal the Cause is hosting a free training ride for both new and experienced cyclists. Check-in for the training ride will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Granada Cyclery located at 4798 N. Service Road in St. Peters. There are 23- and 53-mile course options with a refueling station and SAG support provided. Participants will enjoy a free post-ride lunch provided by Crazy Bowls and Wraps. Register for the Pedal the Cause Training Ride by joining the event on the Pedal the Cause Facebook page or by emailing eventintern@pedalthecause.org. Pedal the Cause Training Rides are free and open to the public.

June 15-19: Vacation bible school Morning Star Church is offering Vacation Bible School (VBS)

from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. starting June 15 through June 18 for children potty-trained preschool age through fifth grade. Then, June 19 is a Family Night starting at 6 p.m.

Morning Star Church is also offering an After Trek program from the hours of 12 - 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Kids will need to bring a sack lunch for After Trek. Cost is just an additional $50 per child, and open to the first 50 elementary children who sign up. VBS is open to all members of the community. Cost of VBS during early registration (through May 17) is $15 per child and includes t-shirt. Cost after May 17 through June 1 is $25 per child.

To register or for more information, visit www.mscwired.org or call 636-561-5680.

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 SUDOKU answers from page 10

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 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 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

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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

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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 636-4411831 for further information.

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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.

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Over the Fence

Joe Morice

The Bill of Rights Amendments 1-10 of the Constitution Editor’s Note: As a bit of a public service, Joe Morice asked to use his column space to publish the Bill of Rights.

He considers it a bit of a miracle considering the men who signed the constitution and the era in which it happened.

He also hears a lot of arguments about what it says and would like readers to take another look at this founding document.

The conventions of a number of the states having, at the time of adopting the Constitution, expressed a desire, in order to prevent misconstruction or abuse of its powers, that further declaratory and restrictive clauses should be added, and as extending the ground of public confidence in the government will best insure the beneficent ends of its institution.

Resolved, by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America, in Congress assembled, two-thirds of both Houses concurring, that the following articles be proposed to the Legislatures of the several States, as amendments to the Constitution of the United States; all or any of which articles, when ratified by threefourths of the said Legislatures, to be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the said Constitution, namely: Amendment I Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

Amendment II A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.

Amendment III No soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of

war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.

Amendment IV The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.

Amendment V No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.

Amendment VI In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process

for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.

Amendment VII In suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.

Amendment VIII Excessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.

Amendment IX The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.

Amendment X The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.

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.

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