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Patchland Comments: U.S. Soldier, Arnold Resident Billy Amman in Afghanistan

DWI, BBQ and paying for failing an entire grade are among this weeks' quotes in St. Louis Patchland.

A soldier overseas reminds readers that they are a fortunate group of people.

The articles that prompted the following comments are listed on the right side of the webpage. 

Overseas Patchland: "I am a sergeant currently deployed in Kandahar, Afghanistan, and wanted to say hello to my hometown. Miss Home!!!"
— Billy Amman, Arnold Patch

 "C'mon people, this was always a public document. What's the big deal? Give it a rest already, the matter is done. Can council members please get back to governing? Thank you."
— Earl Higgins, University City Patch

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Brentwood Community Vegtable Garden:"Where is the Brentwood Community Vegtable Garden site? Does anyone else call Whole Foods Market Whole Paycheck Market?"
— Stewart Clark, Maplewood-Brentwood Patch

 "They should make students that flunk a grade have to pay to retake the grade. That would make money and force parents to ensure their kids are doing the work to pass."
— Breanna, Hazelwood Patch

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 "It looks like Wildwood is the only community that will fork out the money for this BBQ."
— MartyMoose, Eureka-Wildwood Patch

: "Get over it. The BASH IS BACK!"
— Steve, Eureka-Wildwood Patch

Local Pool Hall: "Does anyone know of a place to play pool (the more local the better) that doesn't allow smoking?"
— Amanda Holtom, Maryland Heights Patch

 "Why so many DWIs? That's really troubling. . .people need to get it together and not endanger others and themselves."
— Alex, Maryland Heights Patch

"Another great read is Look Again by Lisa Scottoline."
— Trish Feldt, O'Fallon Patch


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