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October 31, 2018

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Photo courtesy St. Charles County The U.S. 61 bridge in Wentzville was officially open for business on Oct. 15 as officials from St. Charles County, Wentzville and Missouri Department of Transportation were on hand to commemorate the completion of what is being called an important part of a project promised to families who have lost loved ones on that stretch of road.

St. Charles County, Wentzville and MoDOT partner to finish a new $15 million bridge, improving a dangerous stretch of U.S. 61 By Brett Auten With safety at the forefront and backed by a proud partnership between multiple entities, the U.S. 61 bridge construction project is complete. The bridge was officially open for business on Oct. 15 as officials from St. Charles County, Wentzville and Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) were on hand to commemorate the completion of what is being called an important part of a project promised to families who have lost loved ones on U.S. 61 in Wentzville. Officials said the newly constructed bridge over the highway will eliminate the at-grade intersections of Route P and Peine

Road with U.S. 61. Wentzville Mayor Nick Guccione was one of many pleased to see the construction come to fruition. “We take a proactive approach to public safety, and while a large project like this takes a long time to complete, we are excited to have partnered with St. Charles County and the Missouri Department of Transportation to make it happen,” Guccione said. “The safety of our residents and community visitors is paramount and we are thankful to have these new safety enhancements in place.” Joe Cronin, a St. Charles County District 1 Councilman, encouraged local officials to find a way to deal with the issues of multiple accidents and fatalities, and in 2012,

conversations started regarding safety on that stretch of highway. In August of that year, a section of U.S. 61 was designated as a “travel safe zone.” Speed limits were reduced, fines for speeding were doubled and enforcement by city, county and state agencies was increased. In ongoing efforts to improve safety of the corridor, cable barriers were constructed along U.S. 61 from the county line to I-70. Cronin, whose district includes the area where the project is being completed, is happy to see these improvements as well. “In 2012, it was estimated that more than 47,000 vehicles traveled this section of U.S. See ’BUILDING BETTER ROADS’ page 2

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The U.S. 61 bridge in Wentzville was officially open for business on Oct. 15 as officials from St. Charles County, Wentzville and Missouri Department of Transportation were on hand to commemorate the completion of what is being called an important part of a project promised to families who have lost loved ones on that stretch of road.

61 per day, and that number is projected to increase to 61,000 by 2040,” Cronin said. “These improvements will not only save lives, but address traffic flow as well as St. Charles County continues to grow with new residents and businesses. On behalf of my district, many thanks to county, city and state officials for pushing to make this project a priority.” The project was funded as a cost-share between the county, Wentzville and MoDOT. Work began in 2017; cost is $15 million. “We know that as traffic has increased on U.S. 61, there have been terrible accidents and deaths on this stretch,” St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann said. “But we’re proud of the partnership between St. Charles County, Wentzville and MoDOT, and the fact that we have accomplished this much needed roadway improvement despite MoDOT’s severe budgetary restraints.” For more information about the project, visit the MoDOT website at modot.org/route-61-safety-improvements.

County executive appoints new Director of Human Resources for St. Charles County St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann has appointed Samantha Shadrach as Director of Human Resources. Shadrach was confirmed by the St. Charles County Council at its Oct. 9 meeting, and started in her new position Oct. 15. “Samantha has experience in all areas of human resources and brings knowledge and enthusiasm to this position,” said Ehlmann. “She has an excellent reputation in her field and will be a tremendous asset to St. Charles County Government.” Shadrach comes to the county from Warrenton Oil Company in Warrenton, where she served as Director of Human Resources. Prior, she was Human Resources Program Manager for Student Employment and Regional Campus Director at Lindenwood University and was employed by True Manufacturing in O’Fallon as an HR Generalist. Her areas of expertise include team building and leadership, employee relations and personnel education and career development.

Photo courtesy St. Charles County Samantha Shadrach has been appointed as Director of Human Resources for St. Charles County.

Shadrach received her Master of Science degree in Human Resource Management from Lindenwood University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from the University of Missouri – Columbia. She is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources by the HR Certification Institute and as a Senior Certified Professional by the Society of Human Resource Management.

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O’Fallon’s residential recycling program adapting to meet global changes to the recycling industry The city of O’Fallon is alerting residents that significant changes are coming quickly to the city’s curbside recycling program. As of Oct. 29, the city will be sending recyclables to neighboring St. Peters for sorting and processing at that city’s municipal recycling plant. “The global recycling market has changed and China, which had been the world’s largest importer of recyclables and the primary purchaser of single stream materials, is not accepting single stream recyclables from the United States,” said Jim Wenzara, head of O’Fallon’s Environmental Services Department. “That means we have to change, too. And with our current recycling partner closing its doors on Oct. 31, we have to make those changes now.” The St. Peters recycling plant also does not accept single

stream materials but it does accept most items that O’Fallon residents are used to recycling: glass bottles and jars, aluminum cans, tin cans and most plastic containers (clear or colored) with a recycling symbol (however, no black plastic and no plastic with #4 or #6 recycling symbols). All recyclables must be clean and dry and must not be bagged before being placed in the recycling cart. Residents may no longer place paper and cardboard in their residential recycling carts. However, the city has set up a drop-off system for paper and cardboard products at the Environmental Services facility at 1550 Progress West Lane in O’Fallon. Paper and cardboard (which must be flattened) can be brought to the facility from 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday.

With changes to the materials that can be accepted for recycling, the city is asking residents to strictly adhere to the list of allowed recyclables and, “When in doubt, throw it out,” to keep from contaminating recyclable materials sent to St. Peters. Contamination can result in entire loads shipped to landfills, for which the city of O’Fallon will be billed. To assist residents with FAQs and complete directions for sorting acceptable from non-acceptable items, the City set up a website, www.ofallon. mo.us/recycling. Also, to help residents adjust to the new system, city staff will be inspecting recycling carts

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before picking them up. Carts that include paper, cardboard or unacceptable items will be tagged and will not be picked up. Customers will need to remove the disallowed items and

return their cart to the curb the following week for pickup. For questions contact Environmental Services at ofallonrecycles@ofallon.mo.us or 636-272-0477.

Lake Saint Louis Police Department to sponsor Warners’ Warm-up Coat Drive Eighteen years after its inception and over 240,000 coats later, the Warners’ Warm-up Coat Drive has become a dependable resource for impoverished men, women and children in the bistate area. The Lake Saint Louis Police Department is proud to team up with the Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation and Operation Food Search for the 18th Annual Warners’ Warm-Up Coat Drive. From Nov. 1 – 14, you are encouraged to donate new and gently-used winter coats at the Lake Saint Louis Civic Center, 200 Civic Center Drive, to help keep our neighbors warm during the cold winter months. Operation Food Search will ensure the coats get to those who need them most. For more information on Warners’ Warm-Up contact Officer Susie Ochs, at 636-6258018 or visit www.kurtwarner.org.

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Turning Point received a $2,500 grant from Grow Communities. Grow Communities is part of a larger initiative, America’s Farmers, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. It supports rural communities by offering farmers across the country the chance to win a $2,500 donation to give to a nonprofit organization of their choice in their community. The purpose is to invest in organizations that strengthen and support farming communities. Terry and Debbie Hinrichs of Marthasville applied for the grant to give to Turning Point. Turning Point was chosen by the Hinrichs to promote community awareness of the shelter, provide needed resources, and supply educational information to further promote the support of the program by the communities being served. America’s Farmers Grow Communities grants have helped feed the hungry, purchase lifesaving equipment for fire protection districts, support ag youth programs, buy classroom resources and more. America’s Farmers Grow Communities is sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. Since

2010, more than $29 million has been donated to over 8,000 organizations across rural America. In 2018, farmers directed another $3.3 million to farm communities and the causes that mean the most to them. To learn more, visit America’s Farmers at www.AmericasFarmers.com. Turning Point serves individuals and families in Franklin, Gasconade, Lincoln, Montgomery, Warren and western St. Charles counties. Turning Point’s goal is to help survivors and their children learn to overcome the cycle of abuse. The nonprofit organization provides a 24/7 hotline, emergency shelter, court advocacy, safety planning, economic empowerment, counseling and resource education to victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse and sex trafficking. In 2017 Turning Point provided services to 330 people and answered 527 hotline calls. For help, call the hotline at 888-873-7233. For more information or to donate, call 636-4561186, visit turningpointdvs.com, or find Turningpointwmo on Facebook.

Inspiration Corner: www.BYERLY.COM When injustice and mercy meet “Behold, I cry out, ‘Violence!’ but I am not answered; I call for help, but there is no justice.” – Job 19:7 Have you ever been the victim of injustice? Did the fiery fury of a fearful foe crush your spirit or body and leave you gasping in pain? Did the horror in your heart manifest in grief-shaking sobs and bitter tears? Take heart, my friend. Many have walked this path before you, and many more have yet to walk it still. I jogged the dark road before dawn, agonizingly aware of the earthquake in my soul. A friend had taken the liberty to shoot dreadful, poison-tipped words at my heart. The malignant nouns rang still in my ears and so I helplessly littered the sidewalk with my tears. I had done nothing to warrant the attack. Worse, nothing I said diffused it. Finally, I had retaliated in a blaze of wrath more potent than anything I have experienced before. I later rationalized that I was fighting for my dignity, but the dreadful things I said in that moment damaged me as well. I had not realized the depths of blackness in my heart until that moment. Murder was there, and a malicious, lingering hatred. That is when I began to consider revenge; a very human response to injustice. Alexander Dumas wrote about revenge in the brilliant classic, “The Count of Monte Cristo.” He found in his protagonist, Edmund Dantes, a sympathetic victim; one we can readily rally around. Still, near the end of the book, once Edmund accomplished what he set out to do, he said, “Fool that I am, that I did not tear out my heart the day I resolved to revenge myself.” When one considers the choices we make in

life, this one is important. Justice is the quality of being fair or reasonable but revenge seeks to harm the one who has offended. Revenge may feel necessary or even exhilarating, but it is always a mistake. It brings no lasting relief or comfort. In fact, revenge is a deceitful bandit. It steals any and all hope for peace; not just relational peace, but most importantly peace of mind. I have been struggling against my feelings in this matter. Doing what is right is not always comfortable or pleasant. Honorable behavior often costs something; namely, my pride. Sacrifice is involved. This frequently feels wrong but it is brave and right and true. Yes, I was the one wronged but revenge only adds perpetrator to my title and that is not a mantle I would joyfully wear. There is nothing so valuable as a clear conscience and therefore I must forgive my oppressor and forsake revenge. Today I choose the path of mercy. I choose to love rather than hate, forgive instead of regret, and to release my grasp on that which would ruin me. I do this because I trust in a righteous judge who will one day avenge my tears. For more inspiration, follow me on my blog: www.destinationdiscipline.com. Margaret Wolfinbarger is a wife and mother of three peculiar children. She lives in St. Charles and likes to shine light into dark places.

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Keeping concussions in mind By Amy Koester In the midst of football season, concussions become a popular topic. However, concussions can result from many other incidents than just tackles. By knowing more about causes, symptoms and care for concussions, you can better prevent a brain injury. What causes a concussion? A concussion can be caused by several things. The most well-known cause is a traumatic injury to the head, such as a fall or bump. A concussion can also result from a jarring motion of the head. For example, a rear-end car collision might cause the head to whip back and forth, making the brain shift back and forth in the head, resulting in a concussion. What are some common signs or symptoms of a concussion? The most common symptoms are confusion, memory loss and little recollection of the events that took place. This might include blacking out, or losing a few minutes of time when the incident

occurred. Other symptoms may be headaches, balance issues, dizziness, nausea or vomiting, tiredness or strange behavior. What does care for a concussion involve? The treatment for a concussion differs between adults and children. If a child has no other medical problems, our first step usually involves monitoring them for a few hours. For minor cases, we avoid performing CT scans to limit radiation. Adults are more likely to have a CT scan as it’s more common for them to have underlying medical issues. Following treatment, we encourage patients to participate in brain rest, which involves limiting television, reading and screen time to allow the brain to heal. The issues with concussions can last a few days to a few weeks. We always recommend people seek medical attention for any sort of head injury or suspected concussion. Amy Koester, RN, is an emergency room nurse, caring for patients at Progress West Hospital. To learn more, visit BJCStCharlesCounty.org.

Annual vaccination builds immunity against influenza The last flu season posted record-breaking numbers. More than 8,600 cases of influenza were reported in St. Charles County during the 20172018 flu season. Across the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimated that 900,000 hospitalizations and 80,000 deaths were caused by influenza. While there is no way to predict the severity of influenza activity in the coming months, there are ways to protect against catching and spreading the highly contagious illness. The St. Charles County Department of Public Health recommends: All individuals six months of age or older receive a flu vaccination within the next six weeks. Washing hands and surfaces regularly with soap and clean water or using sanitizer. Covering mouths when coughing or sneezing. Receiving medical care immediately after noticing flu symptoms and following doctor recommendations. That individuals who are sick should stay home until their fever is gone for at least 24 hours.

Why get vaccinated? Annual flu vaccination provides the best opportunity to strengthen a person’s immune system. Those who get vaccinated: • Decrease their risk for developing the flu. • Have less severe symptoms and a reduced risk for hospitalization if they do become infected. • Reduce the risk of illness for those unable to receive vaccinations. It takes approximately two weeks for flu vaccine antibodies to develop, so a shot received this month can begin protection before the number of influenza cases in our area grows. For more information and tips on preventing the flu, please call the Division of Health Services at 636-949-7400 or visit: • https://www.sccmo.org/flu • https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/influenza/index.php • https://www.cdc.gov/flu/

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Three WSD seniors named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist Jasper Pendino and Sarah Sargent from Holt High School, and Rishi Kondapaneni from Liberty High School have all been selected as Semifinalists in the 64th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program. In addition, Charles Stone from Holt High School, Zachary Myers from Liberty High School, and Nathaniel Beattie from Timberland High School, have all been named Commended Students in the prestigious national program. Pendino, Sargent and Kondapaneni are among 16,000 academically talented U.S. high school seniors who now have the opportunity to continue in the competition for over 7,500 National Merit Scholarships, worth more than $31 million, that will be awarded next spring. The nationwide pool of semifinalists includes the highest-scoring entrants in each state, and rep-

resents less than 1 percent of all high school seniors. Merit Scholar designees are selected on the basis of their skills, accomplishments and potential for success in rigorous college studies. Additionally, Stone, Myers and Beattie are among 34,000 Commended Students throughout the nation who are being recognized for their exceptional academic promise. Commended Students placed among the top 5 percent of more than 1.6 million students who entered the 2019 competition by taking the Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test in 2017. “We are exceptionally proud of these students who have been named Semifinalists and Commended Students in the National Merit Scholarship Program,” said Superintendent Dr. Curtis Cain. “Their accomplishments will certainly broaden their opportunities,

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and I commend them for their hard work as well as our outstanding educators who have supported them along their educational journeys toward success.” Pendino has a 4.29 GPA and scored a 34 on the ACT. He currently serves as vice president of Holt’s German Club and was named an AP Scholar with Distinction. He also was selected to attend Missouri Scholars Academy. He plans to attend Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio and major in Psychology. Sargent currently has a 4.29 GPA and scored a 33 on the ACT. She is a member of the National Honor Society and Link Crew, and has served as the president of Holt’s German Club for the past two years. Sarah enjoys riding horses and hopes to attend the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania to study business

or finance management. Kondapaneni currently has a 4.5 GPA, has scored a 35 on the ACT, and is ranked first in his class at Liberty. He serves as the vice president of the National Honor Society and is the public relations officer for HOSA. He hopes to attend Stanford University or the University of Michigan and major in Biology/Pre-med. To become finalists, the semifinalists must submit an

extensive scholarship application that includes a strong academic record and an account of their participation in school and community activities, leadership abilities, employment and any honors or awards. About 90 percent of the semifinalists are expected to be named finalists, and about half of the finalists will win a National Merit Scholarship.

Orchard Farm FFA awarded America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation from local St. Charles County farmer St. Charles County farmer Tim Hughes directed a $2,500 donation to the Orchard Farm FFA as part of the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund. As part of their mission FFA will use the funds to add an FFA chicken coop for those students needing and or wanting an ag project without the supplies or the

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Photos courtesy Wentzville School District (From left) Jasper Pendino, from Holt High School, Sarah Sargent, from Holt High School, and Rishi Kondapaneni, from Liberty High School, have been selected as Semifinalists in the 64th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program.

ability at home. Since the program began in 2010, the Grow Communities program has partnered with farmers to support nonprofit organizations important to them in their local communities. The program has given more than $29 million to farming communities since its inception, including more than $3 million in 2018. Each year, farmers enter for a chance to direct a $2,500 donation to a nonprofit they care about in their community. The organizations reflect the makeup and character of ru-

ral America, including emergency response organizations, schools, youth agriculture programs, food banks and many others. “Farmers play a pivotal role in rural communities, and through their commitment to the Grow Communities program, we are able to provide the monetary support these nonprofit organizations need to make an impact,” said Al Mitchell, Monsanto Fund president. “We’re proud to play a part in helping these rural communities grow and thrive.”

Photo courtesy Orchard Farm School District St. Charles County farmer Tim Hughes directed a $2,500 donation to the Orchard Farm FFA as part of the America’s Farmers Grow Communities program, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund.

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Regions Bank – Cave Springs celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting

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Branch Manager Chris McLaren celebrated the grand opening of the newest Regions Bank in St. Peters with a ribbon cutting on Oct. 3. Joining McLaren were employees of Regions Bank from throughout St. Charles County, city of St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano and representatives from the board of aldermen, Molly Dempsey with St. Charles County Government and ambassadors with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Regions Bank is located at 3895 Veterans Memorial Parkway and their new location features state of the art technology to make banking easier for their customers. For more information on their hours of operation and the services they provide, call Chris McLaren at 636-336-1630 or visit their website at Regions.com.

DeRienzo’s Pizza celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting

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Owners Tim and Amy DeRienzo celebrated the grand opening of their new adventure, DeRienzo’s Pizza & Pub in St. Peters, with a ribbon cutting on Oct 4. Joining Tim and Amy was Tim’s mom and family, employees, city of St. Peters City of St. Peters Mayor Len Pagano and representatives from the board of aldermen, Molly Dempsey with St. Charles County Government and ambassadors and board members with the Greater St. Charles County Chamber of Commerce. Tim and his five brothers grew up in South City (Carondelet area) working at their parents pizza restaurant, also named DeRienzo’s, where they were a staple in the community for 20-plus years. In 2017, Tim leased kitchen space at the former Shady Grove Grill and reignited his love for the pizza business. On March 1, DeRienzo’s Pizza & Pub opened in St. Peters earning many new die-hard DeRienzo pizza fans. Please visit their new location at 1267 Jungermann Road and check out the hand patted meatballs, homemade gravy, in house cured pastrami and homemade croutons. For more information call Amy DeRienzo at 314-565-6341 or visit their website at www.derienzopizza.com.

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Send your event to editor@mycnews.com and we'll print it! EVENTS Nov. 1-3: Quilt show

Crossroads Arts Council proudly presents the Third Annual Pieces of the Heart Quilt Show 2018 at the Wentzville Community Club at 500 W. Main. St. in Wentzville.

Nov. 3: Trivia night

“Thinksgiving” Trivia Night fundraiser for Tri-County Citizen’s Advisory Board takes place at V.F.W. Post 2866 - St. Charles at 66 VFW Lane in St. Charles (Off Old Hwy 94 between Muegge and Pralle Lane). Doors open at 6 p.m. - Trivia starts at 6:45 p.m. Cost is $20 per person/$160 per table, maximum of eight per table. Popcorn and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Alcohol must be purchased at the cash bar; you may bring your own food. For more information call Esther Angelos, Treasurer, at 314-477-5096 or

Melinda Oliver at 636-940-3333 x240. To reserve a table, full payment must be received by Oct. 25.

Nov. 3: Adult scavenger hunt

An adult scavenger hunt takes place from 4 – 11 p.m. at Kokomo Joe’s Family Fun Center. The event benefits Habitat for Humanity St. Charles County. Register a team, sponsorships www. MadDreamBuilders.com. For more information contact Kathy Hubbard at kkfundraisingandevents@gmail.com or 314-378-6129.

Nov. 3: Art exhibition

St. Charles City-County Library presents “Pictures of Nursing: The Zwerdling Postcard Collection Exhibition” Sept. 24 – Nov. 3 at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch at 2750 Highway K in O’Fallon. The exhibition explores a unique archive of 2,588 postcards and over 100 years of images of nurses and

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the nursing profession from around the world, investigating the hold these images exert on the public imagination then and now. This exhibition was developed and produced by the National Library of Medicine, National Institutes of Health. For more information, visit youranswerplace.org/ecalendar

Nov. 3: Mouse races

Emerge Everyone First Annual Mouse Races takes place from 6 – 10 p.m. at Mid Rivers Mall Event Space. Emerge Everyone is a nonprofit that offers a fitness program to adults and children intellectual disabilities at no cost. Tickets are $25 or $160 for a table of eight. For sponsorships and raffle donations contact Kathryn Hubbard kkfundraisingandevents@gmail.com or 314-3786129 or register https://www.eventbrite. com/e/1st-annual-mouse-races-tickets-47173821169.

Nov. 3: Learn to Homebrew Day

Are you 21 years of age or older and want to learn how to brew your own beer from professional homebrewers for free? Then join the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. for Learn to Homebrew Day at the Heritage Museum, located at 1630 Heritage Landing near St. Charles. With the help of the Little Hills Home Brewers, participants will learn the art of making beer at home through demonstrations, tastings and other educational lessons. Participants must bring a photo ID. To register for this fun homebrew program, visit http://bit.ly/LearnToHomebrewDay or call the parks department at 636-949-7535.

Nov. 3: Holly Berry Fair

The Holly Berry Fair takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. John’s UCC – Weldon Spring at 945 Wolfrum Rd. in Weldon Spring. Bring the entire family to this annual craft fair. Enjoy a wonderful day while checking off everyone on your Christmas list and enjoying delicious food, all in a convenient location just off of Highway 94 near Mid Rivers Mall Dr. Fun for the kids from 10 a.m. ‘til noon includes visit with Santa Claus, a photo booth and face painting. There will also be a silent auction, café, cookie shop, country store, specialty gift shops with one-of-a-kind items, holiday décor, hand-sewn holiday cards, a cake walk, raffles and more. Call 636-9268995 or email office@stjohnsweldonspring.org for more information.

Nov. 3: Crafting program

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Design the perfect Thanksgiving decoration this season with the St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department. Adults and children ages eightand-up can make decorative gourd art from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Hands-On Heritage: Gourd Crafting Painting and Birdhouses program at The Historic Daniel Boone Home near Defiance. Learn how to paint designs, a snowman or Santa Claus on gourds with skilled staff on the frontier under The Grand Pavilion. Arrive early; it takes at least an hour to paint a gourd and two hours to create a birdhouse. The cost of the program is $5 per person. Space is limited and pre-registration is required.

Call 636-949-7535 or visit http://bit.ly/ HandsOnHeritageGourdCraftingandBirdhouses to register.

Nov. 4: Hayrides

At Broemmelsiek Park, through Nov. 4, groups of 20 can reserve a tractor-pulled hay wagon for a 45-minute ride through prairies and tree-lined fields in the park. For an hour after the ride, participants are invited to sit around a glowing campfire to roast treats they bring with them. The cost is $125 per wagon. Advanced reservations are required by calling the Parks Department at 636-949-7535. Hayrides may be reserved for 6, 7, and 8 p.m. on Fridays and 5, 6, 7, and 8 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.

Nov. 5: Open house

Join Laser Lipo and Vein its open house. Enter to win over $2,500 in prizes. Learn about BodyTite, FaceTite, Dermaplaning and other skin care solutions. SaltFacial and Dermplaning demonstrations will be available to see the procedure and ask questions. Attend open house in order to be entered in the giveaways. RSVP at 636-6141665.

Nov.11: Doll show

The Spirit of St. Louis Doll Club invites you to their 41st Annual Doll and Bear Show at St. Charles Community College at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Dr. in Cottleville from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Vendors are needed. Please contact Teri at 314423-2635 or cell 314-445-7845.

Nov. 14-18: Theater performance

St. Charles Community College’s Center Stage Theatre will present “Don’t Talk to the Actors” in the Donald D. Shook Fine Arts Building theater on the SCC campus. This show is appropriate for high school students and above. The show will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14-17; 10 a.m. Nov. 15 and 2 p.m. Nov. 18. Tickets are free to SCC students with ID, $8 for general admission, $6 for seniors, veterans and students. The campus is located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. For more information, contact Jean Deimund at jdeimund@stchas.edu or 636-922-8050. To purchase tickets, visit stchastickets.com.

Nov. 16: Trivia night

The Child Center, Inc. will host its annual Superheroes for Kids Trivia Night at St. Peter Parish Center located at 301 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. Doors open at 6 p.m. and trivia starts at 7 p.m. For only $200 per table or $25 per person, each guest can look forward to 10 rounds of trivia, beer, and soda; outside food and beverages are also allowed. The evening will be packed with games, an auction, raffles, and prizes for the top teams. For more information or to register please visit www.thechildcenter/trivia or contact Lisa Zweifel at 636332-0899 or lzweifel@cacnemo.org to reserve your team.

Nov. 16: Holiday bazaar

Immanuel Lutheran Church Wentzville Women in Mission invite you to attend their Holiday Bazaar from 7:30 a.m.

to 2 p.m., featuring homemade baked goods and holiday crafts. A hand-quilted quilt will be raffled along with a oneof-a-kind stained glass wall hanging. A lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The church is located at 632 E. Hwy. N in Wentzville. Call 636-3274416 for more information

Nov. 17: Quilt social

St. Robert Bellarmine Ladies Council is hosting a quilt social at 1424 South First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles (at intersection of S. Hwy. 94 & Sherman Dr.). Doors open at 10:30 a.m. with lunch available for purchase. Bingo begins at 12 p.m. with 24 regular bingo games, quilt given away every fourth game, plus four special “Dizzy Games” wins cash. For additional information contact Martha at 636-441-4609.

Nov. 30: Trivia night

St. Charles Community College will host an Athletics Trivia Night at 7 p.m. and all trivia will be sports themed. Trivia will be held in the College Center gym on SCC’s campus, located at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville. Doors open at 6 p.m. Parking for guests is free and available in both the Yellow and Orange Parking Lots. For a campus map, visit stchas.edu/maps. Tickets cost $25 per person or $200 per table of eight. Beer, soda and water are included, and teams are welcome to bring snacks. All proceeds will go to the SCC Athletic Department to increase scholarships and support SCC’s athletic teams with their travel, equipment and other needs to help them be successful. For more information and to register, visit www.stchas.edu/athleticstrivia, or contact Tim Brix at 636-922-8211 or tbrix@stchas.edu.

Dec. 2: Christmas house tour

The residents of New Town at St. Charles are inviting you to visit their homes at the ninth annual New Town at St. Charles Residents’ Christmas House Tour. Mark your calendars to attend from 1 - 5 p.m.. The tour will begin at the Town Hall at 3300 Rue Royale, where you will have an opportunity to register for a door prize as well as obtain a map directing you to the houses on tour. Tickets are $10 and may be purchased at Marsala’s Market in New town beginning on Nov. 14 or at the Town Hall the day of the tour. Proceeds benefit St. Charles City/County charities.

ONGOING EVENTS Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

Take off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) meets every Monday from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Weigh-ins begin at 8:30 a.m. We meet at Memorial Hall in Blanchette Park at 1900 Randolph St. in St. Charles. For more information contact Joyce at 636206-5306.

Mondays: Take off Pounds Sensibly

TOPS meet every Monday at Holy Cross Lutheran Church at 8945 Veterans Memorial Hwy in O’Fallon. Meet-

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player, regardless of skill level, to join in. Call Mary Ann at 636-397-0866 if you are interested in playing on Monday or Thursday morning.

Mondays: Parent support group

Mondays: American Legion Post 388 Meets

Because I Love You, (BILY), Gateway parent support group meets every Monday at 7:30 p.m. at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles. For information and directions, please contact the helpline at 314-993-7550 or email gateway_parent_help@yahoo.com. BILY is a program of self-help for parents of troubled children (all ages). We are not professionals, but parents helping each other. The meetings are free to attend.

Mondays: Alcoholics Anonymous

If you want to drink, that’s your business. If you want to stop, we can help. Call Alcoholics Anonymous at 636970-0013.

Mondays: practice

Choral Arts Singers

Choral Arts Singers resume practice on Mondays, at 7 p.m. at Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake St. Louis. New singers are welcome. Auditions are not required. See www.concertarts.org.

Mondays: St. Charles County Council of the Blind meetings

Business meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (second Monday in September due to Labor Day) unless otherwise specified. No meetings are held in June, July, or December. Meetings are held in the Community Council Building (Second floor of the Spencer Branch Library) from 6:30 8:30 p.m. For more information contact Beverly Kaskadden (Treasurer) at 636561-6947.

Mondays: St. Peters Rotary Club

Noon at St. Peters City Hall, One St. Peters Centre Blvd. www.stpetersrotary. org.

Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: Fitness First Exercise Class

9:30-10:30 a.m., American Legion Hall, 504 Luetkenhaus Blvd., Wentzville. 314-369-6521.

Mondays and Thursdays: Bridge

St. Peters Senior Center plays bridge from 9 a.m. to noon on Monday and Thursdays, and would love to have any

Meets the fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at American Legion Hall, 607 Westridge Dr., O’Fallon, 636-2190553.

Mondays: Measurement Mondays:

10 a.m. - 12 noon at the ST. Charles Health Deparment in the Upper Level Conference room. Measurement Mondays is a family-friendly breastfeeding support group. We are open to all moms and moms-to-be who are breastfeeding or interested in breastfeeding. The group is supported by the St Charles County WIC program so there will be information about the program available at each meeting. Each meeting will be a little different than the last. There will be baby weigh-ins, www.treesbywoody.net introductions, games, interactive education, group conversation, and even snacks.

Mondays and Wednesdays: Tai Chi for arthritis class

Every Monday and Wednesday a Tai Chi for arthritis class, sponsored by the city of St. Charles Parks and Recreation, takes place from 9:15 - 10 a.m. at Webster Park across from the Family Arena. This is a class that is taught nationally to manage arthritis and to prevent falls. For more information call 636-9493372.

Tuesdays: Cribbage Club

Meets every Tuesday, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at The Falls Golf Course Clubhouse. Relaxed, friendly play and is open to all. Call 636-561-2970 for more information.

Tuesdays: Seniors group

Please join us on the third Tuesday of each month from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a gathering for senior adults. There will be lunch (no charge), cards and bingo (no charge), community program referrals, occasional health and wellness presentations and clergy available upon request. The event takes place at Church of the Transfiguration at1860 Lake St. Louis Blvd. in Lake Saint Louis. For more information call 636-561-8951.

Tuesdays: Gateway Spotlight Chorus Rehearsal

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Gateway Spotlight is a women’s a capella chorus that meets at First United Methodist Church at 801 First Capitol Dr. in St. Charles every Tuesday evening beginning at 7 p.m. Call 636-2566823 for more details.

Tuesdays: Optimist Club meeting

The St. Charles Optimist Club meets each Tuesday at noon at Pio’s Restaurant. For more information contact Jack Ross at 314-287-0569 or jack-ross@att. net.

Tuesdays: Cribbage

Looking for an evening out? Come and play cribbage Tuesdays at 6 p.m. at Rookies at 15358 Veterans Memorial Pkwy in Wentzville. Win prizes and awards with semiannual tournaments. ACC sanctioned. For more information contact Dee at 636-233-8032.

Tuesdays: Cottleville Spring Kiwanis Club

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Cottleville Weldon Spring Kiwanis Club meets the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. and the third Tuesday of the month at 11 a.m. Both meetings are at Rack House Kitchen Wine Whiskey. New club looking for new members who want to better our community. Contact Christy at 314-583-0538.

Tuesdays: Kiwanis Club of St. Charles

12:05 p.m. at Tubby’s Pub & Grub at 506 Droste Rd. in St. Charles. Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time. The group is looking for new members who want to better our community and help its youth. If you are interested in making a positive impact in St. Charles for generations to come, please come for lunch. For more information call 636448-4277. You can also visit http://stcharleskiwanis.com.

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Tuesdays: Quilting Guild at the O’Fallon Family YMCA 1-4 p.m. Free. Quilt for local charities. No sewing experience required.

Tuesdays: Toastmasters Meeting

7 p.m. at the Midwest Bank Centre Board Room at 2299 Technology Blvd., O’Fallon, MO 63368. Info: 636-3792505.

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Rascals reassure their fans there will be baseball in 2019 River City Rascals organization reacts to earlier media reports: “Recently, you may have seen reports that our organization has unpaid bills to the city of O’Fallon and that our lease has been terminated on CarShield Field-these reports are false. We want to address these reports directly and assure you that we have every intention of playing baseball in 2019 and beyond while providing the same affordable, entertaining experience for the O’Fallon and Saint Charles County community. All lease and various other payments due to the city were submitted in advance of the recent media reports stating otherwise. The Rascals greatly value our relationship with CarShield Field, the city of O’Fallon, and its residents. Our intention is, and always has been, to continue making our payments on any lease agreement that we have in place and carrying on our twenty-year legacy of minor league baseball and family entertainment in this region.” For the entire rebuttal, go to www.RiverCityRascals.com *Play ball Lindenwood University joins another conference The Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) recently announced Lindenwood University has been admitted to the Conference as its 16th member institution and will formally join the GLVC on July 1, 2019. Dr. Rob Manuel, University of Indianapolis President and Chair of the GLVC Council of Presidents stated, “We welcome the Lions to the GLVC family.” If you are not familiar with Lindenwood, it was founded in 1827 and is a private, four-year university with over 4,000 undergraduate students on its campus in St. Charles. The Lions reside within 15 to 60 minutes of three GLVC member institutions (University of Missouri-St. Louis, Maryville University and McKendree University), three hours of eight conference campuses, and 300 miles of all league schools. Lindenwood has been competing in the

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Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) since the 2012-13 academic year, which was its provisional season under the NCAA Division II banner after reclassifying from NAIA. The Lions have captured 11 MIAA regular season or tournament titles in the sports of baseball, women’s basketball, men’s cross country, men’s golf, men’s soccer and wrestling. *More Competition Guns ‘N Hoses event on Thanksgiving Eve Go to www.STLGunsnHoses.com for all the details. *Proceeds go to the Backstoppers who aid first responders in many ways Lutheran High shines spotlight on girls volleyball player The Cougars are highlighting an elite player who surpassed the 600-assist mark for the season to take the third spot on the all-time record list at the high school. Senior Emma Leppien is one of the offensive, floor leaders as the focal point for the aggressive and extremely fast team offense. The varsity player is averaging 10.13 assists per game and is also the team leader in aces with 33 this season. Leppien is the team captain and plays with composure and confidence in every match. She will lead her team into the districts battling through the competition toward the championship. *Leading the way St. Louis Ambush holding a free event Mark your calendar for Nov. 18 at the Family Arena. The team will hold a Fan Fest along with an exhibition game at no cost to its fans. Go to www.STLAmbush.com for all the details. *Coming soon Gary Baute, a St. Louis native, may be educated in business but he lives and breathes sports. He hosted a radio sports program on KFNS, emceed the River City Rascals’ inaugural season, and co-hosted SportsRadioSTL. com, among many other activities.

Gary B. will be broadcasting the “STL Health and Wellness LIVE” show every Saturday from 9-11 am on 590 The Fan and 590TheFan.com

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National Seafood Month is a great time to incorporate more seafood into you and your family’s meals. Check out these tips from the Seafood Nutrition Partnership: • Stock up on canned and frozen seafood at the grocery store and keep an eye out for sales or coupons. • Make easy swaps, like using white fish or shrimp in tacos instead of beef or a salmon patty instead of a burger patty. • Try doubling recipes so you only have to cook it once but can reap the benefits of eating seafood twice in one week. • Use kitchen gadgets like slow cookers and pressure cookers to prepare seafood-based meals in a pinch. For recipes, ideas and inspiration for eating seafood at least two times per week, visit seafoodnutrition.org or follow #Seafood2xWk on social media.

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Recipe courtesy of Michael-Ann Rowe on behalf of the Seafood Nutrition Partnership Prep time: 10 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes | Servings: 4

Ingredients: 1/8 cup canola oil 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 medium onion, quartered 2 cups broccoli florets 1 lemon, half sliced and half juiced, divided kosher salt, to taste freshly ground pepper, to taste 1 pound white fish (such as snapper, grouper, flounder or barramundi) 4 tablespoons olive oil fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)

Directions: In pan over medium heat, heat canola oil about 1 minute. Add tomatoes, onions and broccoli to pan; cook 5 minutes, uncovered. Drizzle lemon juice over vegetables and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Place fish on top of vegetables in center of pan and place two lemon slices on top of fish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, to taste. SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9

‘Mr. Smith Goes to Washington’ puts politics into perspective

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It’s impossible to get relief from the electioneering surrounding the upcoming midterm elections. My mailbox is filled with flyers endorsing and/or condemning candidates and various ballot initiatives. After registering to vote, my email address was shared with various political activists. Each day, I must “unsubscribe” from email groups I never joined. In the middle of this information overload, I went to see “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington,” one of director Frank Capra’s finest works. Rereleased in theaters for two nights courtesy of Fathom Events and Turner Classic Movies, it tells the story of a young idealist who believes deeply in American values and the benefits of good honest government. In arguably his finest performance, Jimmy Stewart plays Jefferson “Jeff ” Smith, a young man appointed to a vacant Senate seat by the governor. His appointment is really a ploy since political boss Jim Taylor (Edward Arnold) just wants a warm body to vote the way he wants. Taylor is shocked when the naïve Smith has ideas of his own and runs afoul of his money-making schemes. Senator Joseph Paine, played by the wonderful Claude Rains, is a beloved politician that’s firmly in Jim Taylor’s pocket. Though he tries

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give in to corruption. Jimmy Stewart is letter-perfect in the role, complemented by the inimitable Jean Arthur as Clarissa Saunders, his secretary. Cynical and battle-weary, Saunders doesn’t know what to make of Jeff until she sees his sincerity and becomes his greatest ally. Eighty years later, “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” mirrors our turbulent political climate. Though Jeff Smith didn’t have a Twitter account to point out all the “fake news,” he stayed true to his ideals and fought hard against political corruption. It’s hard to tell, though, how some“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” photo courtesy Columbia Pictures one like Smith would fare in the upcoming midterm elections. to keep Jeff Smith out of trouble, Paine even“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” is currently tually throws the young idealist under the bus. To save his reputation, Smith uses the power of available in a special Blu-ray edition. a filibuster to take control of the Senate floor, exposing the corruption he has witnessed. Released in 1939, “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” is still very relevant. Though social meBorn and raised in South St. Louis, Steve Bryan is dia as we know it now didn’t exist, newspaper now based in Anaheim, and radio commentators could greatly affect California, and has been the political climate. The Jim Taylor charac- allowed access to movie ter used his newspapers to bias people against and television sets to see the truth Smith was speaking. Editorials also actors and directors at claimed that the young senator was holding up work. Though his writing has taken him far from St. needed legislation. Taylor’s people even resort Louis, Steve is, at heart, to violence to stop Smith and his supporters. still the same wide-eyed kid Though he loses faith at times, Jeff Smith who spent countless hours watching classic movies holds firm to his ideals, refusing to give up or at neighborhood theaters.

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Yeggs

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Crossword: War Movies

‘Yeggs’ is a comic series about Robert and Bill, two rabbits who have opened their own egg franchise in the Midwest (St. Louis area). We follow their day to day lives, watching as they go about the hectic task of preparing for their one big day every year. Along the way they have adventures filled with fun, comic doings and pathos.

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Moore On Life Have you heard? Toilets are exploding across the fruited planes and not because of the reason you would think – one too many bowls of Aunt Fiona’s magically fruited chili beans. A major recall of a certain brand of toilet has been made because the things are actually blowing up after being used. The blast is caused by a buildup in the pressure system (which coincidentally also happens after eating Fiona’s chili). But this isn’t just a random occurrence; there have been more than 1,400 reports and 1.4 million of the potties have been recalled. Serious stuff. They have caused 23 injuries including a foot surgery (this is a stern reminder of why washing one’s feet in the bowl is never a good idea!) So there’s just one more thing to cause me first world anxiety and depression. I’m miserable enough when I don’t find fruit in the bottom of my yogurt. Now I’m faced with the possibility that at any moment my nether regions could be blown apart while attending to my business?! This is too much. And it’s not just the porcelain thrones that are blowing up. A whopping $710,000 in additional property damages has been associated with the explosions. Holy eruptions, I can only envision my roof flying off to Kansas and my cats becoming airborne. We typically don’t expect this kind of occurrence on dry ground, but up in an airplane at 30,000 feet; absolutely! Pottying in one of those tiny, pocket-sized closets is absolutely terrifying! The flusher is a dangerous super-sonic vacuum!

Many an unwary passenger has flushed the turbo toi one too many times only to have the flight pattern altered. On the bright side, my plane once got an extra boost of velocity on one of those multiple flushes and ended up landing a half hour earlier than scheduled. But beware; no literally…your butt must beware! Do not make the mistake of remaining seated when you engage the airplane toilet flusher. You will either end up with a bum hickey the size of Rhode Island, or you’ll be sucked down into the cargo luggage department. There you will be scrunched up next to those whose carry-ons didn’t fit into the above storage compartment or be situated next to the woman who stubbornly refused to be separated from her emotional support camel…a spitting camel no less. Use caution folks. Never in our lifetime has using the facilities been such a…bummer!

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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.

ACROSS 1. Guns N’ Roses guitarist 6. Pep rally syllable 9. Third H in 4-H, sing. 13. Conversation starter 14. Victorian period, e.g. 15. Dugout glider 16. Nun’s attire 17. Winter condition 18. Mad hatter’s act 19. *1970 biopic, winner of 7 Academy Awards 21. *Story of 1940 evacuation 23. Station wagon/offroad vehicle, acr. 24. Aware of 25. Busy airport 28. *”...How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the ____” 30. Julian Barnes’“The Sense of an ____” 35. Double reed woodwind 37. Cleanse 39. Rope-making plant fiber 40. Traditional learning method 41. Willow twig 43. Choir voice 44. Sacred, in Italian 46. “____ and hearty” 47. *Kurosawa’s “Ran” based on this Shakespear-

ean king 48. Ethanol, a.k.a. ____ alcohol, pl. 50. Russian autocrat 52. Stallone’s nickname 53. Penny-farthing, e.g. 55. Variable, abbr. 57. *”All Quiet on the ____ Front” 61. *Kelly’s who? 64. Binary digits code 65. Lamb’s momma 67. Master of ceremonies 69. Sudden growth 70. Canal locale 71. Unbroken 72. Jekyll’s counterpart 73. Heavy-duty cleanser 74. You shall, contraction DOWN 1. “Be quiet!” 2. Lambeau Field jump 3. “Fantastic Four” actress 4. Buttonholes, e.g. 5. Small pool 6. Bit attachment 7. ___ de Triomphe 8. Father of the String Quartet 9. Baseball’s Hammerin’ ____ 10. Those against 11. Kind of film 12. 52 cards 15. Rules

20. Convex molding 22. Beehive State native 24. Render unnecessary 25. *Joey was a “War ____” 26. *”U-571” vessel 27. Mess up 29. *It lead to a popular wartime comedy series 31. Call, in the olden days 32. Keys 33. Birth-related 34. *Story of first African-American regiment 36. Inspiring fear 38. Aquatic snakes 42. Ransack or plunder 45. Even though 49. *____ Richard Attenborough of “The Great Escape” 51. Make less dense 54. Rest on patellas 56. Young Montague 57. Done in loads 58. ESPN award 59. Gulf War missile 60. Michelin product 61. *From where to eternity? 62. Light beige 63. *Lone Survivor, e.g. 66. Path 68. Building extension SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 9