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North County is the Place to Be

North County Incorporated celebrated 16 of our community leaders and officials on Friday morning for those who are committed to making the area a great place to live and work.

Carolyn Marty, Neighbor
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I was never prouder than I was Friday morning to live and work in North County. 

 I attended NCI's 34th Annual Breakfast at the St. Louis Airport Marriott  where 16 people were recognized for their contributions to the North County area.

Among the recipients were several members of the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce: Diana Weidinger;  Bonnie Barczkowski, Curves;  Kim Bakker, SSM HealthCare; Paul Cerame Ford, Lincoln, Kia; Florissant Police Chief William Karabas; Hazelwood Police Chief Carl Wolf; Sen. Timothy Green; Jeffrey Spiegel, superintendent Ferguson-Florissant School District; and Robert G. Lowery, former mayor of Florissant.

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I salute these folks and others like them who are committed to making North County the best it can be. 

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