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Crisis Nursery Volunteer Finds Time to Give Back in Retirement
Sharon Self says she enjoys spending time with kids as a volunteer one day a week.
Kalen Ponche, Patch Staff
Kalen Ponche, Patch Staff
- St. Charles, MO
Former Patch Staff
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.
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St. Charles|News|
My Volunteer Story: Love of Dogs, People Leads to Calling in Touch Therapy
Shelley Newman and her dog Petie visit nursing homes and hospitals to bring comfort to people through touch therapy.
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St. Charles|News|
Pets of the Week: Johnnie and Walker
Check out these two sweet dogs who need a home, together!
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St. Charles|News|
St. Charles Will Seek New Fire Chief
Ernie Rhoads, fire chief for nine years, resigned and took a job with West County EMS and Fire Protection District.
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Wentzville, MO|News|
Volunteer Opportunities Sept. 10-16 with 608 SERVE Week
Serve the Saint Charles community through a variety opportunities described here during 608 SERVE Week.
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St. Charles|News|
St. Charles Man Killed in Single Car Rollover Crash on Route 370
The accident happened Thursday evening.
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St. Charles|News|
Friday Food Critic: Llywelyn's Pub
Tell us what you think of Llywelyn's Pub.
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St. Charles|News|
Roadwork Scheduled for Riverside Drive Starting Sept. 10
St. Charles Public Works will do asphalt overlay Sept. 10-14.
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St. Charles|News|
Police Reports: 16-Year-Old Threatened by Peers
St. Charles Police Reports Aug. 29 to Sept. 1
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St. Peters, MO|News|
Volunteer Opportunities Sept. 10-16 with 608 SERVE Week
Serve the St. Charles community through a variety opportunities described here during 608 SERVE Week.
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St. Charles|News|
High School Football Videos 2012
High School football season kicked off last week. Here's an update on who won, along with fan video from the games.
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St. Charles|News|
Police Reports: Drunk Driver Hits Cars on North Riverside Drive
Police Reports Aug. 29 to 30.
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St. Charles|News|
South Main Street To Be Repaired in 2011
St. Charles City Council approved 10-year plan for road improvement projects.
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St. Charles|News|
Theatre Review: Zombie Prom is 'Scary Good'
Marquette High School Journalist reviews Francis Howell High's production of Zombie Prom.
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St. Charles|News|
St. Charles Whiz Kids
Each week, St. Charles Patch will feature a kid or a team who is doing something great.
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St. Charles|News|
House Hunt: Open Houses in St. Charles
St. Charles Patch brings you five homes on the market that you can visit this weekend.
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Group Wants to Energize Older Volunteers Through 'Coming of Age' Program
St. Charles Community Council is exploring bringing the volunteer network to the St. Louis area with the help of other groups.
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St. Charles|News|
St. Charles School Board Approves New Boundaries for Elementary Schools
Parents can request a transfer to a different school, but transfers to certain schools may be limited.
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St. Charles School District May Have Deficit Budget Next Year
More cuts are planned for the 2011-12 school year, but the budget may still be in the red.
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Pink Out Game Scheduled for Feb. 16
St. Charles West High School basketball team hosts fundraiser for Siteman Cancer Center.
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