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This series will look at population changes in twelve Patch communities in St. Louis County and St. Charles County. Why do people live where they do? What challenges come with growth?

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Columns

Faith Matters

By Kemery Baldwin
Church Talent Show Gives Back
Church Talent Show Gives Back
Nomads No More: Refuge Church Leases Space in a Warehouse
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Raising Cain: Thoughts on Motherhood

By Holly Hunt
Helping Out at School is Time Well Spent
Lies I Tell My Children
Dealing With the Day After September 11th
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The Editor's Desk

By Joe Barker
Get Engaged on Valentine's Day? Announce it to the World on Patch!
Get Patch in Your Inbox Every Morning; It's Free
A Farewell to An Old Friend
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Money Matters

The Timeless Holiday Dilemma: To Tip or Not to Tip?
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One Tank Trips

By Doug Kaufman
Sea Lion Sound Is a Winner for Visitors and Dwellers
The Muny's 2012 Summer Season Offers Action, Adventure, Romance, Comedy and Surprises
Renaissance Faire Offers a Trip Back In Time
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Sports Report

Sports Report: Conference Matchups, Rivalry Game Highlight Weekly Schedule
Sports Report: Early-Season Spring Games Looming Large
Sports Report: Spring Sports Kick off in St. Peters
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Doc's Bag: Health and Science News

By Dale Davis
Heart Attacks and Strokes May Be Preventable By the Way You Sleep
How Did Your Barber Get Their Stripes
Quitting Smoking is Easier Said Than Done
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Great Eats With Patti

By Patti Baratta
Crock-Pot Chicken Teriyaki is Simple, Tasty Meal
Crock-Pot Chicken Teriyaki is Simple, Tasty Meal
Better than Asian Carry-Out
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Spotlight on St. Peters

Experienced Chef Bringing Taste of The Hill to St. Peters
Artist Has a Love of Painting, Teaching
Legal Service Provides Education, Protection for Clients
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Friday Five: The Top Five Things to do This Weekend

Top Five under five dollars
Top Five Live Entertainment Events
Art Shows Highlight Weekend Activities
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Frugal Family

Frugal Family: Deals and Discounts for the Week Ahead
Frugal Family: Discounts and Deals for the Week Ahead
Frugal Family: Special St. Patrick's Day Deals and Burger King Discount Top the List
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Get Out

21 Things to Do This Weekend in St. Charles County
7 Things to Do in St. Charles County This Weekend
This Weekend: Browse Car Shows, Shop for a Cause
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Viewfinder

St. Peters Remembers Pearl Harbor Veterans
Spencer Road Library Deconstruction Underway
Viewfinder: Trick-Or-Treaters Enjoy Safe Halloween at Fort Zumwalt High Schools
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Patch Picks

Patch Picks: 5 Places to Watch the Cardinals in the Playoffs
Jazz in Season: Free or Cheap Concerts Popping Up Around Town
Patch Picks: Best Local Seafood Alternatives
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New Feature: Bites Nearby

Bites Nearby: Grab Some Pizza
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PatchCast

Weekly PatchCast: Census Data, Parks, Books and More
Weekly PatchCast: A Caught Fugitive, Motorcyclists for a Cause and More
Daily PatchCast: A Local Artist Gets Back to Work, A School Board Member Wants Another Term and More
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House Hunt

House Hunt: Foreclosure Finds in St. Louis, St. Charles Counties
House Hunt: Foreclosure Houses For Sale
House Hunt: Land For Sale
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Great Escape

Cooking Up A Good Time
Make Memories While Preserving Memories
Great Escape: You Won't Feel "Wiped Out" After Bunco
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Moms Talk

Moms Talk: Do Cell Phones and Kids Belong Together?
Moms Talk: Picking A Favorite Team
Moms Talk: Tackling Summer Camps
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Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor: St. Peters Mayor Salutes Volunteers in Medicine
Letter to the Editor: Mayor Pagano Supports Governor Nixon In Re-Election Bid
Letter to the Editor: Help Needed for 'Pennies for Patriots'
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The Virtual Life

By Holly Edgell
Lucky for Missouri? Changes to Federal Law Pave the Way for Online Lottery Sales
'Tis the Season for the Good Old Fashioned Post Office
The Art of the Deal: So Many Offers, So Little Time
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Grab & Go Kids Planner

Grab and Go Kids Planner: Cowboys, Plays and More
Grab and Go Kids Planner: Plays, Sales, the Circus and More
Cheerleading, Tea Parties and More Fun Things to Do With Kids This Weekend
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Census Stories

Census: Creve Coeur's Asian Population Grows
Where Do You Live? Census Series Contrasts Creve Coeur and Maryland Heights
Population with Roots in Asia Grows in Maryland Heights, Creve Coeur
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Whiz Kids

Whiz Kids: J.R. Alexander Signs With Quincy University
St. Peters Patch Seeking "Whiz Kids"
Whiz Kids: Matt Kimmel Honored
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Election 2011

Board of Aldermen to Be Filled With Familiar Faces After Election
Election 2011 Results Roundup: Incumbents Rule The Polls In St. Peters Races
Election 2011: Polls Officially Closed
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PatchCast

Weekly PatchCast: A Touch of Hollywood, New School Buses and More
Weekly PatchCast: A Touch of Hollywood, New School Buses and More
Weekly PatchCast: Centene Donates to Special Olympics, Wabash Days and More
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Fit and Fab

By Holly Hunt
Health Magazine Article Helps To Motivate And Inspire
Hydration: An Important Part of Exercise
Jazzercise Classes Provide Legitimate Exercise
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The Garden Club

The Garden Club: Plant Now for Spring Garden Color
The Garden Club: Time to Get A Head Start on Next Spring
The Garden Club: Preparing to Plant Clematis
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Patch in the Pit

By Robert A. Williams
Grilling the Unusual
Great Flavor From a Clean Grill
Grilled to Perfection
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Who's Hiring?

By Rebecca Thiele
Job Openings: Cordell & Cordell Hiring Legal Assistant
Job Openings: St. Charles County Assessor's Office Hiring Record Clerk
Job Openings: Ft. Zumwalt School District Looking for Server Technician
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Be There Now

This Season, Give the Gift of Time by Volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters
Big Brothers Big Sisters Lets The Good Times Roll at Annual Bowl For Kids' Sake Fundraiser
Big Brothers Big Sisters Asks Volunteers to Step Up to the Plate with Be There Now! Campaign
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Election 2012

Santorum is Crowned Mr. Missouri in Republican 'Beauty Contest'
Primary Tuesday Kicks off 2012 Election Season
Candidate Filing Closes in St. Peters
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Off the Beaten Patch

By Geoff Whittington
August Busch III Reportedly Receiving $300,000 Tax Credit to Install Ground Source Heat Pump
August Busch III Reportedly Receiving $300,000 Tax Credit to Install Ground Source Heat Pump
Rams 2003 First Round Draft Pick Jimmy Kennedy Sued By Heartland Bank
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2011 St. Charles County Fair

Wrapping Up a Great Fair Week in Wentzville
Blue-Ribbon Babies at the County Fair
Lightning Strikes Two at County Fair
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Dispatches

Introducing Dispatches: A New Series About the Changing American Dream in St. Peters
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Patch Political Potpourri

Missouri Voters Will Decide a Bevy of Ballot Issues This Year
PBS Focuses on Missouri's Payday Loan Initiative This Weekend
Missouri's U.S. Senate Candidates Stir Up Novel Approaches For Fundraising
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How to Help

How to Help: Blues Alumni, Lindenwood Students to Play for Charity
Make the holidays and a child’s future bright
Wanted: 255,639 Pairs of Shoes
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Nutritious Bites

Is Wheat Really Connected to Overweight?
Dietitian and Nutritionist: What is the Difference?
Does Health and Nutrition Impact your Food Purchasing Habits?
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Chowdown Showdown

By Maggie Rotermund
Readers Choose Spiro's as Best Place for Romantic Dinner
Poll: Vote For the Best Romantic Dinner Setting in St. Charles County
Where is the Best Place to Grab a Romantic Dinner in St. Charles County?
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Garden Tour

Gardener Builds a Sustainable Backyard
Sheri Menscher Finds Creative Outlet in Her Garden
Sheri Menscher Finds Creative Outlet in Her Garden
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Garden Tour

Couple's Colorful Rose Garden Captivates Visitors
O'Fallon Gardener Builds a Sustainable Backyard
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Visions for Vacancies

Visions For Vacancies: A Business in the Mid Rivers Plaza
Visions For Vacancies: The Former Broiler Restaurant Location Needs a New Owner
Visions for Vacancies: 4055 Veterans Memorial Parkway
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Criminal Minds

Criminal Minds: Serial Hugger With St. Peters Ties Caught
The Dangers of Travelling in Your Buddy's Pants
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The Friday Food Critic

Friday Food Critic: Review Chicken Coop
Friday Food Critic: Review Main Street Diner in St. Peters
Friday Food Critic: Review 88 China in O'Fallon
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Local Top-Ten Movie Rentals

Isaac's Arrival Makes It a Good Weekend to Stay Home with a Movie
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This Inspiring Story Brought to You by Grape-Nuts

Sponsored by Post Grape-Nuts
Couple Feeds 100,000 Starving Children From Their Living Room
'Iron Woman' Fights Cancer, Inspires Others
Tell Us: What’s the Biggest Challenge You’ve Ever Faced?
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