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Columns

The Mommy Tales: Candice Macko

By Candice Macko
Being "Mom's Helper" Prepared Me For Motherhood
Don't Forget the Fun to be had in the Colder Months
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American Diabetes Month

By Loretta Snyder
Wanted: Alternative Treatments for Diabetes
Knowing Diabetes Symptoms May Save Your Life
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Our Town

Hazelwood Patch's Picks for Designated Drivers
It's a Small World After All at Hazelwood West
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Bites Nearby

By Stephanie Shepard
California Grill: A Little Shop With Lots of Options
El Coco Loco, Excellent Mexican Fare in Hazelwood
Hunan Kitchen: The Little Shop That Could
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Get Out

By Candace Jarrett
Put the 'Awesome' in Autumn: 10 Places to Go on a Hayride In and Near Hazelwood
Get Out: See A Free Movie at Robertson Fire Protection District Friday
Get Out: Family Movie Night and Halloween Madness
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The Mommy Tales: Helena Hewlett

By Helena Hewlett
A Drive From Hazelwood to New York Teaches A Valuable Lesson In Toddler Expectations
As Children Grow They Need Mommy Less
When Bullies Attack
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Week in Review

Week in Review: Boeing Adds IT Jobs in Hazelwood, Florissant Lottery Winner Revealed and Shoppes at Cross Keys Sold
Week in Review: Florissant OKs Walmart, Boeing Builds Warhead Parts and Hazelwood Eats Healthy
Week in Review: County Calculates Tornado Damage, Ferguson-Florissant Discusses Bond Issue and Organizers Examine Twilight Run Security
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Stahlhut on Sports

By Jeff Stahlhut
Get it Together, Kids
Snow Bowl
BCS Finale, Playing vs. Practicing
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Hazelwood Patch Picks

Spring Cleaning 101: Time to Tackle the House
A Few Facts About Martin Luther King Jr. On Inauguration Day
Patch Picks: Top Holiday Movies
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Patchy Photo Contest

By Candace Jarrett
Hazelwood's Best Holiday Outfits
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Hazelwood Small Businesses

Hazelwod BP Will Not Reopen As A Gas Station
World International Food Market Expanding with Restaurant
Hazelwood BP Owner Wants to Re-open, Working to Fix Uncertified Gas Tanks
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The Mommy Tales: Editor Edition

By Candace Jarrett
Memories Made at Christmas
My Son's First Snow
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Hazelwood Election 2011

Whitlock, Behlmann Win the HSD Board of Education Race
Hazelwood Municipal Judge To Seek Similar Florissant Position
Incumbents to Remain on HSD Board of Education
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Patch Movie Mania

By Catherine Krummey
Movie-Goers Flock to Debut of "Tron: Legacy" in St. Louis Mills New IMAX 3D
Harry Potter Fanatics Come Out Late for New Film
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Police Blotter

Hazelwood Crime: 3 Arrested for Attempting to Steal Ameren Utility Cable at N. Hanley
Hazelwood Crime: Person Rents Car at Enterprise, Fails to Return It
Hazelwood Crime: Person Kicks in Door at Extended Stay America, Steals TV
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The Mommy Tales: Marsha Hays

By Marsha Hays
Hectic Schedules of Hazelwood Parents
Having Fun in Hazelwood on a Snow Day
Eating Healthier
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Editor's Notebook

25th Anniversary: Hazelwood School District v. Kuhlmeier
Got A Blog, Or Want One? Hazelwood Patch Could Be Your Home
Lucy is 100
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Do You Know Your Neighborhood?

Patch Poll: Where Is This Safe Place for Children Who Feel at Risk?
Patch Poll: Where Does This Elephant Rest?
Patch Poll: Hazelwood Students Learned Here Before there was a City of Hazelwood
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Historic Hazelwood

Be Etched Eternally in Hazelwood History with Its Commemorative Brick Program in Brookes Park
The Utz-Teson House History in the Making
Hazelwood Restores The Utz-Teson 
House
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Bizarre, Weird, Wacky, Tacky and True

End of the World: Were the Mayans Correct About the Apocalypse on Dec. 21?
It's 12-12-12: The Last Sequential Day, Month, Year in this Lifetime
No Bra Needed: Monday is National No Bra Day!
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Reader Submitted Photos

Snow Day
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The Mommy Tales: Angela Atkinson

By Angela Atkinson
Immunizations: Friend or Foe?
Sophie Goes to Preschool
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Morning Exchange

Morning Exchange: A Look At This Week's News Coverage
Morning Exchange: What's On Deck This Week on Hazelwood Patch
Morning Exchange: A Few Things to Expect on Hazelwood Patch This Week
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PatchCast

Weekly PatchCast: Noisy Air Conditioners, Joplin Relief and More
Weekly PatchCast: Boats, Softball and More
Daily PatchCast: Wentzville Council Approves Preliminary Tax Levy, Clayton Aldermen Approve Using Funds for Wydown Work and More
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House Hunt

House Hunt: Homes Available as Short Sales, Foreclosures
House Hunt: HUD Houses for Sale
House Hunt: Homes with Basements For Sale
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Viewfinder

Scenes From the Ferguson Farmer's Market
Proposition H Construction at Russell Elementary Underway
Slideshow: Hazelwood West Loses Battle Against Pattonville
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Hazelwood Patch Celebrates Black History Month

Hazelwood Schools Celebrate Black History Through Dance
Hazelwood East High's Choir Performs at Missouri History Museum’
Photos: Kids Celebrate Black History Month
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Frugal Family

Fourth of July Sales Worth Your While
$1 Family Film Festival Running in Hazelwood
Hazelwood Memorial Day Sales In Honor of the Military
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Grab & Go Kids Planner

The Kids are Ready to go, What's on the Agenda?
First Signs of Spring Fun
Grab the Kids and Go Have Some Fun
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Whiz Kid

Hazelwood West Shrapnel Sergeants Give Solid Effort at FIRST Robotics Championship
Hazelwood West High School's Robotics Team Heads to the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship
Local Boys Scouts Earn Eagle Scout Ranking
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Parents Talk Q&A

Parents Talk: Elmo Voice All Clear, Parents Still Uneasy?
Is Giving a Bullied Child A Stun Gun OK?
Parents Talk: Discussing Emergency Situations at School
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Great Escape

Take a Virtual Getaway for a Chance to Win a Weekend Getaway
Let Chocolate Be Your Great Escape
Great Escape: Therapeutic Shopping
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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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Comments from Patchland

Comments from Patchland: A Bird-Brain Sets a Fire and an Unconventional Lunch
Comments from Patchland: Yeah, We're Talking about Pigs
Comments from Patchland: Tiffs over TIFs, and Chrysler's Walls Tumble Down
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Criminal MInds

A Ski Mask in a Heat Wave Was a Tad Suspicious
Criminal Minds: The Ultimate Pushy Salesperson
Criminal Minds: Bringing Home the Bacon; The Neighbor From Hell
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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 Virtual Life: The Art of the Deal with So Many Offers and So Little Time
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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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Consumer Alert

468,000 Pounds of Meat Recalled, Some Sold In Missouri
IHOP Offering Free Pancakes to Honor National Pancake Day
Fast Classics Chicken Sold at Walmart Recalled, Some Sold in Missouri Locations
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Good Friday Tornadoes & Aftermath

Former North County Resident Pitches In To Help His Old Stomping Ground
Obama Signs Disaster Declaration That Includes St. Louis County
Ten Numbers to Know About Good Friday Tornadoes
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The Royal Wedding

Wedding Rings: Past, Present and Future
The List: Royal Wedding Edition
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Mother's Day

The Mother's Day Finale: Fast Facts About Motherhood
Take 2: Fast Facts About Motherhood
Hazelwood Patch Picks: Mother's Day Gifts Ideas
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How To Patch

Patch Invites Clubs, Teams and Associations to Blog on Patch
Claim Your Free Business Listing: Thanks to 8 Business Owners That Did!
Policy Reminder for Posting on Hazelwood Patch
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Hazelwood Patch's Father Features

Fun Father's Day Facts By the Numbers
Hazelwood Patch is Looking for some Great Dads
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Cheapest Gas In Hazelwood

Gas Guzzlin': Sept. 28
Gas Guzzlin': September 20
Gas Guzzlin': August 17
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Who's Hiring?

Hazelwood School District Cancels ‘Spring Into Employment’ Job Fair
Job Openings: First Bank, SSM Hiring In Hazelwood
Job Openings: Books-a-Million, Dr. Pepper Hiring in Hazelwood
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Be There Now

Be There Now: This Season, Give the Gift of Time by Volunteering with Big Brothers Big Sisters
Be There Now: Big Brothers Big Sisters Spotlights Trusting and Enduring Relationship
Be There Now: Lets The Good Times Roll at Annual Bowl For Kids' Sake Fundraiser
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Hazelwood Patch Recipes For You

Gluten-Free Recipes for the Holidays
Savoring the Sweet History of Sugarplums
Leftover Recipes: What to do with Turkey After Thanksgiving
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Off the Beaten Patch

By Geoff Whittington
HSD Named in Lawsuit for Racial Discrimination Regarding Lice Outbreak at Garrett Elementary
Off the Beaten Patch: Two North County Institutions Tangled in Lawsuits
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Lacy Clay Now Senior Missouri Delegate Following Emerson's Resignation
Where Do I Vote in Hazelwood?
Police Beef Up Security At Some St. Louis County Polling Places
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Back-to-School 2011

Share Your Back-to-School Photographs
Hazelwood School District Preps Students with Back-to-School Fair
Robertson Fire Protection District Helps Children Go Back-to-School Fully Equipped
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Letter to the Editor

Letter to Editor: Red Cross Exceeds Goal in Letters to Service Members Campaign
Letter To The Editor on Proposition B: Tobacco Taxes Save Lives, Protect Kids
Letter to the Editor: Big Band Worth Talking About
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Talk of the Town

Talk of the Town: Chevys Mexican Restaurant Files For Bankruptcy, Hybrid Cars and More
Talk of the Town: News Headlines Regarding Hazelwood and Its Residents
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Dispatches: The Changing American Dream

Updated: St. Louis Jimmy John's Workers Go On Strike
Boeing Helping Veterans Move into High Paying Manufacturing Careers
Emerald Automotive Issues a State-of-the-Company Report
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Restaurant Report

Restaurant Report: Lion's Choice Aces Inspection, Candy Station Requires Second Follow-Up
Restaurant Report: Jo Jo's Kitchen, Johnny Rockets Get Inspected
Restaurant Report: Angelo's, Jimmy John's Get Checked Out
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10th Anniversary of Sept. 11

Sept. 11 Remembered: Area Residents Discuss the Attacks
Patch Picks: Sept. 11 Retrospective
How Did Sept. 11 Change Your Life?
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Hazelwood Harvestfest

Reading, Giving Back and Reaching Back at the Harvesfest Book Sale
And the New Miss Hazelwood is...
Hazelwood Volunteers in Police Search for New VIPS at Hazelwood Harvestfest
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Patch Political Potpourri

By Jason Rosenbaum
It's (Kind Of) The End Of The Filing Period As We Know It
Republicans Reflect as GOP Caucus Process Nears Conclusion
Friday is the Deadline for State Senate Redistricting Feedback
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Hazelwood West Homecoming 2011

Hazelwood West Homecoming Recap: A Powderpuff Game, Family Barbecue and Pep Rally
Hazelwood West vs. McCluer in Stills
McCluer Hands Hazelwood West A Homecoming Loss
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Halloween 2011

Haunted Happenings: Paranormal Encounters Around St. Louis
Turn Your Child's Halloween Costume into a Nationwide Sensation
Stay Safe and Have Fun on Halloween
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High School Sports Wrap

High School Sports Wrap: Hazelwood West Wins District Title, Florissant Teams Head to Playoffs
High School Sports Wrap: Hazelwood West Sees Defeat at McCluer North
High School Sports Wrap: Championship Play for Two West Teams
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One Tank Trips

By Doug Kaufman
One Tank Trip: 27 Years of Winter Wonder, Photos from Tilles Park
One Tank Trips: 35th Annual Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival Set for This Weekend
The Muny's 2012 Summer Season Offers Action, Adventure, Romance, Comedy and Surprises
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Readers' Choice

By Candace Jarrett
UPDATE: 12 Hazelwood Businesses Nominated for Patch Readers' Choice
More Hazelwood Nominations Sought for Patch Readers' Choice
Nominate Your Favorite Business for a Patch Regional Readers’ Choice Award
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Rate and Review It!

Rate & Review It: Complete Auto Body and Truck Repair
Rate & Review It: Do You Love St. Louis Outlet Mall?
Rate & Review It: Did You Find A Great Deal at Valley Industries Thrift Shop?
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Sprouts & Shutters

'For Sale' Sign Pops Up in Front of Howdershell BP
Emerald Automotive’s Coming to Hazelwood: What We Know So Far
Rental Company Relocates St. Louis Warehouse to Hazelwood
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Seen It, Sign It

Patch Poll: Prairie Commons Library has a New Sign
New Mercy Signs Go Up in Hazelwood
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Airport News

Lambert Airport Chosen as Touchdown for Historic Solar Impulse Flight
Lambert Airport Chief of Fire Operations Moves On to University City
Man Breaks Into Airport Bar, Leaves Alcohol-Soaked Underwear
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Last Chance!

Last Chance: Sell Your Art in Hazelwood Saturday
Last Chance: Dine & Donate with the Northwest Chamber of Commerce
Last Chance: Enter the Patch Mother's Day Contest
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What's on the Agenda?

City Council to Vote on Approving Road Re-pavements, Does Your Street Need It?
Supplier Diversity, Tornado Response Topics set for Hazelwood School District's Board Meeting
Hazelwood to Consider Street Repaving, Recognize Promoted Officers Wednesday
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Back to School 2012

Armstrong Elementary Seeks Parent Volunteers
Speak Out: HSD's New Program for Birthday Treats in Classrooms
Hazelwood School District is 'What Parents Want' for the 16th Year
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Social Media Conversations

Customer Review of Angelo's Chicago Taste: 'Best Gyro Place in Town'
Hazelwood Customers Love Kelly's Donuts
Lovers and Haters: Customers Review Pueblo Nuevo
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The Blog-o-Phile

By Angela Atkinson
Kids, Parents, Grandparents and Caregivers: Blog Free at Hazelwood Patch
Stupid Americans, Raceball and Dumping the Olympics
Local Voices: Zoning Out, Garbage Bag Fairytales and Good Luck, Atlanta
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Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program News Updates

Coldwater Creek, West Lake Landfill Activists Meet with Sen. Claire McCaskill's Office
Local Residents Testify at Senate Hearing on West Lake Landfill
North County Cancer Cluster Dispute Heats Up at Radioactive Waste Meeting
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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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Tornado Updates

Hazelwood Releases List of Registered Contractors
Tornado Caused more than $4 Million in Damage to Florissant, Hazelwood
Hazelwood Tornado Caused more than $4 Million in Damage
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