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Unpaid, But Inspired: Volunteers Do Behind the Scenes Work for Santorum's Campaign
St. Charles volunteers work long hours for their favorite candidates.

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Hometown: St. Charles, MO
Bio: Kalen Ponche is a journalist who lives to tell interesting stories. She grew up in St. Charles County, then attended Truman State University and earned a degree in Communications Journalism.
When Kalen is not writing, she likes making jam, building furniture, running and reading.
St. Charles volunteers work long hours for their favorite candidates.

Senator seeking Presidential nomination has spent the most time in Missouri of the remaining hopefuls in the GOP field.
Local community members read aloud to students to promote reading.
Santorum will be at the St. Charles Convention Center for a primary night party tonight.
Santorum will be at the St. Charles Convention Center for a primary night party Tuesday.
Senator seeking Presidential nomination has spent the most time in Missouri of the remaining hopefuls in the GOP field.
Each week, Patch will provide a list of ways to contribute to the community.
Here's a roundup of the best-selling books at five metro St. Louis independent bookstores for the week ending Jan. 29
Funeral is set for Monday, Feb. 6.
Fighting, stealing and property damage are all part of the St. Charles Police Department Reports for Jan. 27-31.
Each week, Patch will provide a list of ways to contribute to the community.
Also, check out the best-selling books for 2011 at independent bookstores in St. Louis.
Try a food and wine pairing night at Quintessential or stop by the wine-tasting booths at the Working Women's Survival Show.
Check out our round up of events happening in St. Charles.
Police arrest minors for fighting, having alcohol.
St. Charles Prosecuting Attorney's Office issued a warrant for the arrest of Terrance T. Norman, 19, who is accused of robbing an undercover officer at gunpoint.
Doug Haase, 60, was found in his bed in the fire station Wednesday morning.
Also, check out a few facts about Groundhog Day.
Also, Blues Captain David Backes flies to Texas to rescue dogs, tree service workers rescue cat in a tree in St. Charles.
Plus, links to coverage of Rick Santorum's stop in St. Charles County.