19 Retire From Ladue Staff This Year

Major turnover in the senior administrative positions.

This is the official list of those who have retired from the Ladue School District at the end of this year. Administrators Dr. Marsha Chappelow, Dr. Judy Sclair, Dr. Vicki VanLaere. Certified Staff Janine Burmeister, Jill Davis, Nancy Hier, Christine Kiely, Beth Knoedelseder, Rochelle Koenig, Barbara Martin, Jill Svejkosky, Linda Stephens. Classified Staff Sally Gilmore, Jill Schmidt, David Shortt. SSD - Ladue Staff Chris Gates, Joan Holmes, Martha Maney, Katie Schmid.

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CreveCoeurDad

10:51 am on Monday, May 20, 2013

Half would also be below average, but I don't think that's the type of diversity we're after. Just hire the best you can find, regardless of the color of their nose or their gonad status and we'll be fine.   more ›

Ladue's McCarthy Holdings Makes St. Louis' 'Best Places to Work' List

The St. Louis Business Journal named Ladue's McCarthy Holdings as one of the finalists on the 2013 Best Places to Work list.

The St. Louis Business Journal recently released its list of Best Places to Work in 2013. (Read St. Louis Business Journal article here.) According to the article, Ladue's McCarthy Holdings, Inc. made the list of finalists for medium size companies employing 200 to 649 employees. Companies are categorized by employee size. Ultimately, Creve Coeur's SSM Health Care-St. Louis, Think Tank PR, Marketing & Design, Sense Corp, Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch and Nestlé Purina PetCare Co. were named Best Place to Work for their respected categories. According to one article, The Business Journal partners with Quantum Workplace in Omaha, NE to judge the contest and determine which companies win the awards. (Read complete St. Louis Business …

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Summer Camp 2013: Share Info Here About Your St. Louis-Area Camp

Patch is collecting information for our summer camp guide. Tell us about the camp your group, faith-community or organization is operating. Get the word out for free!

20 Ways to Go Green in 2013

If your New Year's resolution is to live a greener lifestyle, check out these 20 tips to help you stick to your plan.

If you want to be kinder to the planet and save some money at the same time, here are 20 ways to go green in 2013. TELL US: Do you think you could stick to a green New Year's resolution? Share your thoughts and suggestions in the comments sections below. We'd like that.

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Gyms and Fitness Centers Near or in Ladue, Frontenac, Creve Coeur and Olivette

Looking to tackle those New Year's 2013 resolutions? Here are some places in West County to help you out.

If you're a New Year's resolution-maker, that means it's time to jump on a plan to keep those commitments in 2013, whether you're looking to better a trait, take up a hobby, or hit the gym to get in shape. Patch can help with that one and more. Patch has a list of area gyms and fitness centers you can check out to find the best one for you and your resolutions. If you're already a fitness fan and keeping to a work-out habit, which places do you recommend? Nutriformance What sets us apart from other facilities is our professional, educated fitness team. Employing advanced personal trainers, registered dietitians, physical therapists, sports performance coaches, licensed massage therapists, and the most innovative group fitness instructors …

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Fiscal Cliff: What It Means For My 2013 Paycheck?

The financial deadline looms in Washington, with no deal yet made. Check this primer, and share your questions and thoughts.

With Christmas 2012 over, one reality check is that the looming "fiscal cliff" deadline is just a few days away. On December 31, tax cuts dating to the George W. Bush presidential term are scheduled to expire, and President Obama and congressional leaders have not reached a compromise. Of course, that means tax bills would increase for many middle- and upper-class taxpayers. And that means paycheck withholding for many workers would change, leaving them with less take-home pay starting in the new year. -- Do you think President Obama and Congress will reach a "fiscal cliff" deal? How would a tax increase affect your spending? Share your thoughts in the comments below. Apparently, though, there will be no immediate change in withholding …

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