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Of all the cynical frauds of the Obama administration, few are so despicable as sacrificing the education of poor and minority children to the interests of the teachers’ unions. Attorney General Eric Holder’s attempt to suppress the spread of charter schools in Louisiana was just one of the signs of that cynicism. His nationwide threats of legal action against schools that discipline more black students than he thinks they should are at least as damaging. Charter schools are hated by teachers’ unions and by much of the educational establishment in general. They seem to be especially hated when they succeed in educating minority children whom the educational establishment says cannot be educated. Apparently it can be done when you don’t have to hire unionized teachers with ironclad tenure, and when you don’t have to follow the dogmas in vogue in the educational establishment. Last year, there was an attempt to shut down the American Indian Model Schools in Oakland, California – schools that had been ranked among the best in the nation, schools with the top test scores in their district and the fourth-highest scores in the entire state of California. The reason given was that the former – repeat, former – head of those schools was accused of financial irregularities. Since there are courts of law to determine the guilt or innocence of individuals, why should schoolchildren be punished by having their schools shut down, immediately and permanently, before any court even holds a trial? Fortunately, a court order prevented this planned vindictive closing of this highly successful charter school system. But the attempt shows the animus and the cynical disregard of the education of children who have few other places to get a comparable education. Holder’s threats of legal action against schools where minority students are disciplined more often than he wants are a much more sweeping and damaging blow to the education of poor and minority students across the country. Among the biggest obstacles to educating children in many ghetto schools are disruptive students whose antics, threats and violence can make education virtually

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Fundraiser scheduled for playground improvements Cottleville firefighters are teaming up with Unlimited Play to bring a set of swings that children of all abilities can enjoy. Unlimited Play will be building a new park – McAuley Playground – on the corner of Mid Rivers Mall Drive and Ohmes Road in Cottleville. Cottleville firefighters have “adopted” a set of Biggo Swings and hope to raise $25,000 to bring the swings to the new park.

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employees for filing this lawsuit against the district to enforce, or determine, their rights under the written contracts that the district signed,” Koslovsky said. “It’s no coincidence that these two individuals were terminated within a few months after they filed these lawsuits to have their rights determined.” Bruntrager said this interpretation of the events is “preposterous.” In September of 2013, the board began offering buyouts to 10 of the district’s topranking officers, including Ballmann. “What we’ve been doing in these decisions and the voluntary severance packages far preceded any lawsuits that were brought (against the district),” Bruntrager said. “April 21 was sort of the end of a very long path. The decision was made quite a long time ago that we were at least three seats heavy in the administrative end of things.” Ballmann said he had been told the board had wanted to move the district in a different direction, but never was told what that direction might be. “Obviously I’m not happy about the situation,” Ballmann said. “They never confided in me that the direction that we were going was wrong.” Ballmann started as a volunteer with the

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But the thanks came after a brief verbal exchange between Morris and Alderman John Pellerito (Ward 3) over a bill Pellerito sponsored to prohibit texting and electronic messaging while driving. Morris and Alderman Tony Zito (Ward 1) moved to have the tabled bill taken up. The bill remained tabled after a voice vote but not before Morris made a few comments. Once Law was seated, the board elected Alderwoman Kathy Schweikert (Ward 2) as president of the board. Schweikert was nominated by Pellerito and Vennard. Zito

nominated Torlina, which didn’t receive a second from another alderman. Torlina, a long-time planning and zoning commission member, was appointed the board’s liaison to the commission. Meanwhile, Law thanked “everyone for treating me so great” after taking his seat. He then touched on his first vote on the board, which unanimously approved the issuing and sale of general obligation bonds to refinance bonds approved by voters in 2006. Jack Dillingham, a managing director with Piper Jaffray, an investment banking

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Special delivery: LEGO robotics Partners for Progress LEGO Robotics Kits are being delivered to area elementary schools by this year’s Fort Zumwalt STEM students of the year. Each year Partners for Progress recognizes one student from each high school in St. Charles County as the STEM Student of the Year. This year, on behalf of those high school seniors, PfP donated a LEGO EV3 Robotics Kit to each winner’s chosen elementary school. Vinny Sompalli, Fort Zumwalt West High STEM Student of the Year, presented the kit to her brother’s elementary school, Twin Chimneys, on April 10. Sompalli spent last summer working with a researcher from Saint Louis University on a paper titled “Migration of immune cells to Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor (MIF)” as part of the University of Missouri-St. Louis STARS program.

A promising scientist, Sompalli also received an honorable mention for the Missouri Scholars 100, which recognizes the top academic students in the state and will attend Saint Louis University this fall with plans to go into medicine.

Howell of Fame Awards The Francis Howell School District’s 2014 Howell of Fame Awards honored 11 individuals on May 5. Established in 1987, the Howell of Fame Awards Program was designed to honor members of the Francis Howell School District community who have made a significant contribution to the children of the district. Recognized this year are: Jason Adams, Technology Department technician; Sheri Althof, Daniel Boone Elementary volunteer; Larry Anders, Francis Howell High teacher; Greg Crawford, John Weldon

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Fort Zumwalt students named to STARS program The Students and Teachers As Research Scientists (STARS) program at the University of Missouri-St. Louis has tagged three Fort Zumwalt School District students to participate this summer. South High’s Aishwarya Mogulothu will join West High’s Amanda Blythe and Saivaroon Gajagowni, as well as 86 other STARS attendees from the metro area, Pennsylvania, Arizona and Greece as they partner with research scientists who will direct their individual projects. Researchers from the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, Saint Louis University, Washington University, UMSL and Confluence Discovery Technologies take on student apprentices during the six-week program. The goal for each student is to produce a research paper with the help of the local researchers.

Students raise funds to make a wish come true April 25 will now be Anna Day at Dardenne Elementary School in the Fort Zumwalt School District. Dardenne’s kindergarten through fifthgraders have worked all school year to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, knowing that reaching their goal would mean Anna Day and her family would get to go to Disney World. The students were thrilled to meet 3-year-old Anna and her

family on April 25. “It’s amazing the way they have come together for this effort,” said Principal Dan Boatman. “It’s a great example. They know they can’t help everyone, but they could help one. So they made it happen.” Anna has acute lymphoblastic leukemia and is still undergoing treatments. Dardenne students took on several projects, including several loose change collections and selling stars for $1 each to accomplish their goal. “For one of our stars events, kids who bought five got to wear a fake mustache all day. It was a highlight,” said Assistant Principal Justin Musgrove. “Several of the students took Anna’s wish to heart, setting out with the help of parents to raise extra money for the effort by making loom bracelets or homemade Play-Dough® and selling it to friends and classmates.”

Living Word names new superintendent Starting June 1, Keith Currivean will officially start his position as the new superintendent of Living Word Christian School. Currivean will replace Patrick Turner, Currivean who will transition into the new role of Campus Pastor. Currivean, a former assistant pastor, comes to the school with more than 20 years of experience in top leadership positions in Christian education. He has an M.A. in Theological Studies from Moody Theological Seminary (summa cum laude), an M.A. in Educational Leadership and Counseling from Eastern Michigan University (summa cum laude), and a B.A. in music from Wheaton College (magna cum laude). Currivean has participated in Ph.D. Studies in Educational Leadership at Prairie View A&M University and is currently on track to finish his Ph.D. in Philosophical Theology from Columbia Evangelical Seminary in spring 2016.

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Andrews Academy Lake Saint Louis 1701 Feise Road • Lake St. Louis (636) 561-7709 www.andrewsacademy.com Andrews Academy Lake Saint Louis is excited for the summer of 2014! The campers go on a variety of exciting field trips including a weekly trip to a local pool. Breakfast, lunch, snack, before and aftercare and all field trip fees are included in tuition. Camp hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily. Before and aftercare is available beginning at 6:30 a.m. and ending at 6:00 p.m. Session One (June 2 July 3) is Board Game Mania! Explore, play, and create board games! During Session Two (July 7 - August 8), we’ll be Movin’ and Groovin’ to music from the past and present. Come dressed in costume of the era for the dance parties! For additional information contact Nicole Manco via email at nmanco@andrewsacademy.com or call 636-561-7709.

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Camp Invention (800) 968-4332 www.campinvention.org Invent, discover, explore and achieve. Camp Invention inspires creativity and inventive thinking during its weeklong summer program! Led by local educators, elementary school children are immersed in fun-filled, exciting, hands-on activities. Throughout the week, children work together to solve real-world challenges that prepare them for the 21st century. Whether they are creating a Duck Chucking Device or learning about games played around the globe, participants learn new approaches to everyday problems! Discounts are available and space is limited, so register today! For more information, call (800) 968-4332 or visit www.campinvention.org.

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Chesterfield Arts offers year-round art classes for every age and ability. Whether you love drawing, painting, Lou Fusz Soccer Club pottery, illustration or sculpture, Lou Fusz Soccer Complex-Maryland Heights there is a class, workshop or summer O’Fallon Sports Park camp to match your interests, taught CBC High School-West County by professional regional artists. Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex Chesterfield Arts also hosts the (314) 628-9341 or (314) 393-1164 Kaleidoscope Program, designed to www.loufuszsoccer.com help kids with special needs foster their creativity and improve critical thinking At Lou Fusz Soccer Club, “Everyday Is and motor skills. Join Chesterfield an Event” is the camp motto! Lou Fusz Arts the first and third Wednesday offers a Spring Program and Summer of each month from 6-8 p.m. for free Camps. All camps are open to the family art workshops. Create and take public. In addition to the Full and Half home your own original piece of art! Day Summer Camps, Lou Fusz offers To find out more about art education many Summer Mini-Camps in South and other programs at Chesterfield County, St. Charles County, West County, Arts, call 636.519.1955 or visit www. Jefferson County, Kirkwood, University City and Franklin County. Camp ChesterfieldArts.org. activities are designed to enhance the young players’ techniques and are conducted by experienced coaches who John F. Kennedy Catholic know how to teach and keep things High School fun. Many additional camps at various 500 Woods Mill Road • Manchester locations throughout the metropolitan (636) 227-5900 area. For more information, call or email www.kennedycatholic.net martypike@loufuszsoccer.com. Kennedy Catholic is a coeducational Catholic high school in West County. Kennedy Catholic offers a collegePurple Peg Learning prep curriculum for students across Center the learning spectrum. Students are 28 Hawk Ridge Circle, Suite 110 afforded the opportunity to grow Lake St. Louis intellectually, spiritually, physically, and (636) 625-6625 socially while achieving leadership www.purplepeg.com positions in co-curriculars and excelling in both the arts and athletics. Purple Peg Learning Center offers tutoring using Classroom teaching is enhanced with individualized direct, explicit, research-based full integration of technology via laptops

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For the Summer of 2014, Mozingo Music offers seven music camps highlighting a range of options for young musicians. Choices include Kidzrock (ages 4-7), Jr. Rockerz (ages 7-10), Mozingo Rock University Summer School (ages 10-17), Songwriting (ages 9-14), Alternative Styles Strings (ages 6-12), Percussion (ages 10 and up), and Pop Vocal (ages 12-18). More info: www.mozingomusic.com. or contact Brian Vaccaro at 636-779-5673 or brianv@mozingomusic.com.

(636) 639-0289 www.westcountybasketball.com West County Basketball Academy runs year round. Train with current and former college and former pro players. There is always an opportunity for boys and girls from kindergarten through high school to train or play on a league or tournament to improve your core aspects of the game. They also offer fundamental and shooting clinics. Their summer camp is July 14th – July 18th, limited spots

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YMCA Camp Lakewood is a residential summer camp for children ages 6–17 situated on over 5,000 wooded acres with a 360-acre lake, 90 minutes south of St. Louis. Children enjoy the traditional activities of camp, including archery, zip line, climbing tower, water activities, horseback riding, arts & crafts and much more, as well as being exposed to YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility and Faith. At YMCA Camp Lakewood, kids make friends and memories that last a lifetime, and the diverse cultural staff ensures every child

Part of the Y’s focus is to nurture the potential of our community’s youth, and summer is a perfect time to do just that! Our Ys offer weekly themed camps targeting children’s interests such as playing sports, dabbling in the arts and humanities, and having fun in the water. Many camps offer field trips. For parents needing additional child care, we offer before- and after-camp care at the Y. Inclusion services are available for children with special needs. The Y offers financial assistance and accepts DFS payments.

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July 7th-11th | 9:00am-3:00pm Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass • 1+ years experience Location - Lindenwood University J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts Wm. Shane Williams, Music Director & Conductor with SCCYO faculty Improve Technique, Audition Preparation, Chamber Music, Conducting, Music Theory, Compose your own movie soundtrack and more! For more information,

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A study at University of Illinois at Chicago confirmed claims that therapeutic massage soothes sore muscles and improves circulation.

Measuring the benefits of massage University of Illinois at Chicago researchers have concluded there is truth to claims that massage therapy improves circulation and soothes sore muscles after exercise. What’s more, massage improves blood flow even in individuals who have not recently exercised. “Our study validates the value of massage in exercise and injury, which has been previously recognized but based on minimal data,” said Nina Cherie Franklin, first author of the study. “It also suggests the value of massage outside the context of exercise.” To assess the benefits of massage, researchers had adult study participants exercise their legs to the point of soreness. Half of the participants received leg massages after exercising and half did not. Massage recipients reported no remaining soreness 90 minutes after massage therapy, but the other participants reported continuing soreness 24 hours after exercise. To see if massage therapy improves blood flow, researchers used a test that measures vascular health via ultrasound in the upper arm. Those who received massages showed improved blood flow 90 minutes, 24, 48 and 72 hours after exercise; the non-massage group showed reduced blood

flow 90 minutes and 24 and 48 hours after exercise, with a return to normal 72 hours after exercise. Members of a massage-only control group had virtually the same blood flow improvement levels as those who exercised before massage. Franklin said the fact that massage recipients showed improved vascular function at a distance from their sore muscles and the site of massage suggests a “systemic rather than just a local response (to massage).” “We believe that massage is really changing physiology in a positive way,” she said. “This is not just blood flow speeds – this is actually a vascular response.”

Mercy-MYSA partnership Mercy has been named the “Official Sports Medicine Provider” for the Missouri Youth Soccer Association (MYSA). Through a five-year partnership with MYSA, Mercy Sports Medicine will provide athletic training, outpatient therapy, rehabilitation, performance training and all physician services, plus on-site coverage at MYSA State Cup and Presidents Cup events in Mercy communities throughout Missouri. “The partnership with Mercy will not only provide our young athletes with medical resources during games but also help educate them about proper nutrition and how to stay healthy throughout the season and beyond,” MYSA Executive Director Jake Griesenauer said. St. Charles-based MYSA serves as the state association for both U.S. Youth Soccer and U.S. Youth Soccer in Missouri with more than 36,000 member players, coaches and team managers from more than 85 clubs and leagues.

Lipid-lowering legumes Eating a single daily serving of legumes can significantly reduce “bad cholesterol” and the risk of heart disease, a recent study showed. Researchers from the U.S. and Canada

reviewed 26 controlled trials involving more than 1,000 people and found that those who ate one daily serving (3/4 cup) of legumes such as beans, chickpeas, lentils and peas had a 5 percent reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL). According to study co-author Dr. John Sievenpiper, that 5 percent reduction in LDL cholesterol “suggests a potential risk reduction of 5 percent in major vascular events.” The study was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Pregnancy weight linked to childhood obesity Health surveys of thousands of women suggest that gaining either too much or not enough weight during pregnancy increases the risk of having an overweight or obese child. A Kaiser Permanente study published in this month’s American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology was one of the largest studies to look at the relationship between pregnancy weight gain and childhood obesity. Researchers analyzed health surveys of more than 4,100 women taken from 2007-2009 who subsequently had a baby. Upon review of the medical records of the women’s children aged 2-5, researchers found that: • Among all mothers who gained more than the recommended weight while pregnant, about one in five had children who were overweight or obese, compared to 14.5 percent of women who gained the recommended amount of weight. • Women who had a normal body mass index (BMI) prior to pregnancy who gained less weight than recommended while pregnant were 63 percent more likely to have a child who became overweight or obese. • Women with a normal BMI before pregnancy who gained more than recommended were 80 percent more likely to have an overweight or obese child. “Gaining either too little or too much weight in pregnancy may permanently affect mechanisms that manage energy balance and metabolism in the offspring, such as appetite control and energy expenditure,” said Sneha Sridhar, lead author of the study. “This could potentially have long-term effects on the child’s subsequent growth and weight.”

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People looking to shed some pounds may want to shed some light on their early morning hours. A study at Northwestern University in Chicago revealed that people who had the bulk of their daily exposure to even moderately bright light in the morning had a significantly lower body mass index (BMI) than those who received most of their light exposure later in the day. “The earlier this light exposure occurred during the day, the lower the individuals’ body mass index,” study co-author Káthryn Reid said. “The later the hour of moderately bright light exposure, the higher a person’s BMI.” The finding proved true regardless of individual activity level, calorie intake, sleep timing, age or season and accounted for about 20 percent of a person’s BMI. “Light is the most potent agent to synchronize your internal body clock that regulates circadian rhythms, which in turn also regulate energy balance,” said Dr. Phyllis C. Zee, senior study author. “The message is that you should get more bright light between 8 a.m. and noon.” About 20-30 minutes of morning light is enough to affect BMI, researchers said.

Marijuana affects emotion, motivation Even occasional use of marijuana causes major changes to the brain, new research suggests. A small study at Northwestern Medicine and Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School involving 18- to 25-year-olds from Boston-area colleges indicated that among those who smoked pot only once or twice a week, regions of the brain important for emotion and motivation “showed significant abnormalities.” According to study author Dr. Hans Breiter, a Northwestern psychiatrist, the study “raises a strong challenge to the idea that casual marijuana use isn’t associated with bad consequences.” “People think a little recreational use shouldn’t cause a problem if someone is doing OK with work or school,” Breiter said. “Our data directly says this is not the case.”

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Need continues in St. Charles County By BRIAN FLINCHPAUGH bflinchpaugh@newsmagazinenetwork.com Joseph Wagner had a job, a roof over his head and good health, but it all began to unravel around 2008. Unemployed and sick in the years that followed, he had no real home, spending time camping along the Missouri River near Weldon Spring. “Living in a tent, I didn’t consider myself homeless,” Wagner said. “When I got sick and was unable to work is when I felt I fell through the cracks. I realized I didn’t have any money coming in and it really didn’t matter.” Now Wagner, 56, lives in an apartment near Lindenwood University, has some money and is receiving medical treatment for a rare form of cancer that has left him partially blind. “Everything is going right for me,” said Wagner. “But it’s a slow process. I’ve got a place to live and my (Social Security) disability check comes every month.” Wagner, who said he was homeless for six to eight years in Colorado and in St. Charles County, was one of many individuals and mostly families without a permanent residence whose numbers exploded during the economic recession starting in 2007. A better economy may have helped those numbers to drop off a bit in the last two years in St. Charles County, but homelessness is still here. Like any community, the county has always had a chronically homeless population that included struggling families and single men and women. The recession exacerbated the homeless problem as jobs disappeared and home foreclosures rose, prompting families and individuals in trouble to knock on doors asking for help. “Individuals making $70,000 and $80,000 a year went to the food pantry,” said Pam Struckhoff, director of programming for Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service in St. Peters, a major social services provider in the county. The numbers in adjacent St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties rose more than 70 percent at one point from 2007. But the county’s prosperity – the median income for the county between 2008 to 2012 was estimated at $71,416, according to the U.S. Census Bureau – has masked the reality that homelessness remains an everyday occurrence. To help those who are homeless, the county has a limited social service network – limited because it simply wasn’t needed before the economic downturn hit. Struckhoff said the number of calls her agency receives remains high – 11,000 calls for assistance in 2012 and 13,000 in 2013. But it’s not quite the “triage” situation that characterized the rise in local homelessness for the fiveyear period from 2007 to 2012. The overall situation seems calmer than several years ago. “That’s a good way to put it,” she said. Fewer cases of homelessness How many people are homeless in St. Charles County? No one really knows precisely but each year many communities around the country collect data and ask volunteers to go out and count them. The counts are coordinated through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development through agencies like the St. Charles Community Council, an umbrella organization for social service providers in the county. Dottie Kastigar, the council’s community development program director, said she asks for information from law

enforcement agencies, social service providers, motels, schools and other organizations. This year, 17 volunteer teams fanned out throughout St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties on Jan. 25 to check on areas where homeless people might be living, including shelters and campgrounds. Kastigar said the headcount this year showed 896 homeless in the three-county area – down from 940 in 2013. Of that 896, 315 were children under age 18. The numbers also have dropped since 2012 when 1,023 homeless were counted and 1,003 the year before. In 2007, before the recession began, there were only 470 people recorded as homeless in the three-county area. Today, providers are seeing a significant number of single men, along with 18- to 24-year-olds who often have children and more elderly affected by limited income. “We’re seeing more homeless college students who can’t afford to live on campus or off campus who are living in their cars,” Struckhoff said. And, there is no shelter for single men in the county. A single man who doesn’t drink or do drugs is “definitely standing on one leg when he becomes homeless,” Wagner said Homelessness also seems to continue from generation to generation in some families, she added. Kastigar added that families who have lived “doubled up” with other families, friends are relatives also seem to be moving back into shelters because they can’t or don’t want to continue that living arrangement. She said she continues to see about 300 chronically homeless families and single individuals living in motels, which hasn’t changed appreciably in recent years. Still, she said, “My sense is that we’re seeing a gradual reduction.”

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Helping vs. enabling – it’s a fine line Wagner is thankful for the assistance he received but is skeptical about a safety net he feels encourages some people to adopt homelessness as a lifestyle choice. “A lot of people want to help the homeless and they need help, but you need to be sure you are helping and not enabling,” he said. “The system is designed to enable a guy to be homeless, does that make sense? “Food pantries, shelters – their money comes from people coming in. They’re not encouraged to put people back into homes, into jobs, back into society. That was one of the shocks to me when I fist get into the system.” Kruse’s program was the only one he ran into that required clients to actively look for work, he said. Wagner grew up in Florissant and worked as a remodeler and plumber in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. “I had a good life,” he said. A divorce, health problems and other issues along with the recession created a perfect storm and he lost nearly everything. He freely admits that he took advantage of the system, Calls for help remain high but he said he preferred a tent to a city shelter, calling it Paul Kruse, founder and president of First Step Back “the best way to go as far as being homeless.” Home, an agency that provides assistance to single men, The solitude was nice and he didn’t mind sleeping in a said he sees some improvement in homelessness but noted tent, despite no showers or plumbing. that calls for help remain high. Now, he said, “I’m living in a Taj Mahal, man.” “I’ve had 15 calls today,” Kruse said earlier this month. He said the number of calls can range from about 10 to Area’s wealth can limit its resources 30 or 40 calls per day. His organization pays for several Social service providers say they do what they can to nights of lodging at motels, particularly the Budget Inn in help people like Wagner with problems that go beyond Wentzville. In return, he said clients must file 15 employ- basic food and shelter, but resources are limited. ment applications. A minimum wage job may allow clients Ironically being a resource-rich county can work against to earn the $175 a week needed to stay at the motel and getting more federal homeless assistance money availhave a little money left over. able through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Kruse, Kastigar and Struckhoff agree that while organi- Development’s Continuum of Care program, Kastigar said. zations have gotten better at dealing with issues related to Housing availability, median income, percentage of homelessness, those issues haven’t gone away. population under the poverty income line and other Authorities say many of the people residing in shelters, U.S. Census data are used as part of a formula to deterdoubling up with friends and family, staying in motels or mine funding. The problem is that those numbers don’t even camping are employed but can’t afford an apartment. translate into as much aid for areas such as St. Charles “Nearly all of them are working – sometimes two or County. three jobs to pay rent,” Ferguson said. Kastigar said St. Charles, Lincoln and Warren counties, The county has a shortage of affordable apartments, designated as one area to receive Continuum of Care fundauthorities say. Many complexes are managed by absentee ing, received more than $300,000 in 2013, compared to the landlords whose rent requirements include deposits and millions of dollars received by St. Louis City and County. credit checks that are difficult for people with little money Kastigar has an answer for why more people don’t head to meet. for St. Louis. Why some people are homeless, however, goes beyond “We have a lot of hardcore St. Charles County folk who affordable housing and a livable wage. Alcohol and drug want to stay in the county,” Kastigar said, noting that they abuse and mental health issues also play a role and require feel safer and more secure here. “I can’t say I blame them.”

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BENEFITS SunRise United Methodist Church hosts a blood drive at 3:30 p.m. on Monday, May 12 at 7116 Twin Chimneys Blvd. In O’Fallon. Those wanting to participate are reminded to eat and drink water before donating, and bring a photo ID. For more information, or to schedule an appointment call 478-2727 or email info@sunrisefamily.org. ••• Frisella Nursery, 550 Hwy. F in Defiance, hosts A Morning in the Garden from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Friday, May 16 to benefit Our Lady’s Inn Maternity Homes. Guests learn how to create an edible container garden with help from plant specialist John Skoot, enjoy a continental breakfast and receive a starter plant. The cost is $25. For more information, call 398-5375 or email bbeauparlant@ourladysinn.org. Reservations can be made online at ourladysinn.org. ••• ‘Fore the Children’ benefit golf tournament begins with breakfast and registration at 7:30 a.m. (shotgun start at 8:30 a.m.) on Friday, May 16 at Bear Creek Golf Club. The event raises funds to help United Services for Children provide therapy and developmental learning services for kids of all abilities. Other attractions include a silent auction and after-hours reception. To register, visit unitedsrvcs.org. ••• The St. Charles City-County Library Foundation hosts its first Imagine! Gala & Auction at 6 p.m. on May 17 at the Ameristar Casino. The Gala will benefit the St. Charles City-County Library Foundation’s

focus on community outreach, early literacy and lifelong learning. For more information, visit stchlibraryfoundation.org. ••• The Quick Lane Ford Fest is from 11 a.m.-4 pm. on Saturday, May 17 at Fast Lane Classic Cars, 427 Little Hills Industrial Blvd. in St. Charles. Guests are invited to bring canned goods for donation to St. Louis Area Foodbank. A raffle benefits St. Charles Optimist Club. For more information, visit showmemustang.com. ••• The Bryan Road Animal Hospital holds an Open House at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 17 at 1161 Bryan Road in O’Fallon. The open house has a petting zoo, free food and raffles. For more information, call 272-3900. ••• The second annual Cruisin’ 4 Crider fundraiser is from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at Crider Health Center, 1032 Crosswinds Court in Wentzville. Bikers are invited to take part in a scenic awareness ride through St. Charles and Warren counties, and access a VIP tent with free food and beverages. Non-bikers are invited to take part in a balloon release. Festivities include inflatables, live music and food trucks. The cost is $25 for individual riders; $30 for a rider plus passenger. To register, visit cridercenter.org, or call Pam Matter at 332-8327 or Shaun Roland at 332-2134.

FAMILIES AND KIDS Kids ages 5-12 are invited for a Kids’ Night Out from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at O’Fallon Family YMCA, 3451 Pheasant Meadow Drive. Kids can enjoy swimming, crafts, activities and more. Concessions are available for purchase. The cost is $10 in advance or $15 at the door. To register, call 379-0092.

LIVE PERFORMANCES O’Fallon hosts its Jammin’ Outdoor Concerts from 6:30-9 p.m. on Tuesdays from June 3 through Aug. 19 (except July 1) at Civic Park Bandstand in Civic Park,

Enjoy lots of family fun, high adventure, all-inclusive rates, buffet meals, and memories to last a lifetime! 308 Civic Park Drive. The lineup includes rock ‘n’ roll group Contagious on June 3; country music performers NashVegas on June 10; Bob Seger tribute band Silver Bullet STL on June 17; and O’Fallon Jazz Band on June 24. Admission and parking are free, with concessions by food trucks. For details, visit ofallon.mo.us/jamming.

SPECIAL INTEREST The Lewis & Clark Pachyderm Club of Western St. Charles County holds regular monthly meetings on the third Monday of each month (except December), at Culpepper’s Restaurant, 4401 State Hwy. K. For more information, call 541-9931. ••• O’Fallon Historical Society’s Log Cabin Museum, 308 Civic Park Drive, O’Fallon, is open for tours from noon to 3 p.m. on the second and fourth Sundays of each month from May through September. The first dates are May 11 and 25 and June 8 and 22. The museum’s collection includes a hand-made, dollhouse-sized model of Zumwalt’s Fort, Wabash Railroad items, 19th Century clothing, an immigrant’s trunk, a folding bed for covered wagon travel, small town business items and photographs. Admission is free. For information, email info@ofallonmohistory. org or visit ofallonmohistory.org/history.html. ••• O’Fallon hosts a 5K Challenge Run & Family Night at 7 p.m. (with a movie beginning at 8 p.m.) on Friday, May 16 at Renaud Spirit Center (RSC), 2650 Tri Sports Circle. This nighttime 5K obstacle course is lit by the moon and glow sticks. Participants get a glow bracelet for each obstacle that is completed, plus a prize at the end of the race if all the obstacles are completed. Nonracers can enjoy an outdoor showing of Despicable Me 2. Food truck concessions available. Race registration is $15 for ages 14 and under, and $20 for ages 15 and older for those who register by May 1. Add $5 to the cost for registration May 2 to 15, and $10 to the cost for race-day registration. For details, visit renaudspiritcenter.com. ••• An Outdoor Washer Tournament is at 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 17 at All Saints Catholic Church, 5 Mcmenamy Road in St. Peters. To be held rain or shine, the event

features live music and costs $40 for teams of two, meal included. Cash prizes for the top three teams. For details, call Karen at (314) 220-4390, or email Jenny Kohls at kohls@att.net to register. ••• Honor the men and women of the U.S. military at an Armed Forces Day Ceremony at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 17 at O’Fallon Veterans Memorial Walk, 800 Veterans Memorial Parkway in O’Fallon. For details, contact Conan at cstott@ofallon.mo.us or visit ofallon.mo.us/veterans-commission. ••• O’Fallon’s Public Works Fair is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21 at T.R. Hughes Ballpark parking lot (west side), 800 T.R. Hughes Boulevard. The free event celebrates National Public Works Week. Learn more at ofallon.mo.us. ••• The Welcome Club-Gateway to Friendship May 2014 Membership Appreciation luncheon is at 11 a.m. on Thurday, May 22 at Whitmoor Country Club, 1100 Whitmoor Drive in St. Charles. Cost is $25. For details, contact Lynda at 343-5771. ••• Alligator’s Creek Aquatic Center opens with new features on Memorial Day Weekend, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Saturday, May 24; noon-7 p.m. on Sunday, May 25; and noon-6 p.m. on Monday, May 26, at 403 Civic Park Drive (in Civic Park), O’Fallon. For information, visit ofallon.mo.us/ parks&rec/alligators-creek-aquatic-center. ••• O’Fallon’s Memorial Day Ceremony is at 11 a.m. on Monday, May 26 at O’Fallon Veterans Memorial Walk, 800 Veterans Memorial Parkway. For details, contact Conan Stott at cstott@ofallon.mo.us or visit ofallon.mo.us/veterans-memorial-walk. ••• A softball league for men 55 and over in St. Charles County is accepting applications for the 2014 season. The league plays games on Wednesdays at 5 p.m. at the Kiwanis Field on Elm Point Road. League play starts on May 28 and continues for 12 weeks. All games, no practice. For costs and to register, call 281-0891.

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