Chamber Honors Flieg, McCarty, Common Grounds
Dr. Julie Flieg, superintendent of Ste. Genevieve R-II Schools, holds her Lifetime Achievement Award, along with her husband Jason. (Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce photo)
Last Friday night marked the Ste. Genevieve Chamber Of Commerce’s 98th Annual Gala, at the DuBourg Centre.
Two figures long active in the community were honored, along with an innovative business establishment.
Dr. Julie Flieg, superintendent of R-II Schools, received the Lifetime Achievement Award. She has been with the district since 1996.
Longtime Deputy and DARE Officer Jeff McCarty and wife Peggy hold his Community Service Award. With them are incoming Chamber President Missy Marberry and Outgoing President Therese Gegg. (Chamber of Commerce photo)
Jeff McCarty received the Community Service Award. Recently retired as a Ste. Genevieve County deputy, McCarty led the local DARE program for years and was highly visible in the community.
Meanwhile, Common Grounds Coffee House was honored as the Small Business of the Year.
Common Grounds, which opened in 2019 at Third and Merchant, provides special needs individuals in the county with job and life skills and growth opportunities.
Common Grounds Coffee House was named Business of the Year. (Ste. Genevieve Chamber of Commerce photo)