Comments from Patchland: A Salute to Storm Responders

Readers say they’ve seen much good from people following the devastating Good Friday tornado in St. Louis County.

Welcome to this week's edition of “Comments from Patchland,” a peek at some of the highlights from your feedback on our sites. Today's selection touches on topics including cleanup efforts following the devastating Good Friday tornadoes, a proposed Sam’s Club and urban chickens. Care to chime in? Click the link for a headline and add your comments on the topic. Writer thanks linemen, tree trimmers, police, rescue workers for storm response Less Than One Percent of St. Louis County Homes Still Without Power “Huge thanks to Ameren, KCP&L and every other lineman who left his family on Easter weekend to come and help us out of this huge mess. When I looked around on Saturday morning, I knew it would be several days before we would have power, …

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The Sporting Life

Gabbert's Decision Draws Mixed Reviews

His decision is one that Wentzville athletes could face.

When Mizzou junior Blaine Gabbert announced earlier this week that he had decided to enter the 2011 NFL Draft, Tigers fans near and far offered a wide variety of opinions – both positive and negative. After a remarkable performance in the Insight Bowl, during which Gabbert completed 41-of-57 passes for 434 yards and a touchdown but also threw a deadly interception that was returned for the game-winning touchdown in Iowa's 27-24 win, Gabbert officially decided he was ready to turn pro. "This is definitely a bittersweet day for me, I was really looking forward to having a chance to do some special things next season with my teammates, but in the end, this is the right decision to make for myself and my family," said Gabbert, a native of …

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