NEWS RELEASE March 14, 2006

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Lebegue Joins St. Louis Composting as Accounting Manager

ST. LOUIS - Denise Lebegue has joined St. Louis Composting as accounting manager. Making the announcement was Patrick Geraty, president.

In her new position, Lebegue will serve as primary liaison and have executive oversight responsibility for the core financial functions of the firm including accounting, banking, accounts receivable, payables, capital investment and operating budget.

Prior to joining St. Louis Composting, Lebegue worked as an accounts receivable manager at St. Andrew's Management Services.

She earned her bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Missouri - St. Louis and has completed the academic requirements leading to the certified public accountant designation.

Founded in 1992 by Geraty, St. Louis Composting (www.stlcompost.com) operates the largest composting facility in Missouri and is the largest composter in the St. Louis region. It operates composting centers at 3521 Centreville Ave. in Millstadt, Ill.; 39 Old Elam Ave. in Valley Park, Mo.; and 2520 Adie Rd. in Maryland Heights, Mo.

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Editor's note: Denise Lebegue resides in St. Louis, Mo. (63109).