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Train Tales
Keeping you on "track" with MEI news & events! |
| February 2012 | Volume 2, Issue 2 |
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Dates to Remember
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February 14th Happy Valentine's Day! February 22nd Ash Wednesday 
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YOU...Made A Difference!
On February 2nd, Gayle Ortyl and representatives from each division presented a check to Carol Burcke, Sr. Director of Development & Corporate Alliances for Make-A-Wish Foundation of Missouri, for $51,120. This contribution will grant 10 wishes. As wishes are granted we will receive details, updates, and pictures from Make-A-Wish. As we receive these updates we will post them in the newsletter.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to MEI's Make-A-Wish charity campaign. Together we surpassed our goal of 50K, and together we are making wishes of children come true!
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Chad Herron - East St. Louis Shop, Pat England - Caboose, Gayle Ortyl, Carol Burcke, Joe Williams - Locomotive Shop, & Art Eisenhauer - Alorton Shop |
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February MEI Anniversaries
20 Years - David Holcombe, Kirk Neal
19 Years - George Nord
18 Years - Dan Miller
17 Years - Cynthia Jacobus, David McDonald
16 Years - Michael Cole, Bud Hoefft, Scott Pannier
15 Years - Dan Roberts, John Scoggins, Mike Seets
14 Years - Carmel Bailey
10 Years - Steve St. Aubin
9 Years - Clarence Scott
8 Years - Elwood Jacobs, Billy Swift
7 Years - Jacob Korando
4 Years - Tremont Davis
Thank you for your years of hard work and dedication!
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Harold Sanford
Shop - Alorton Office, Inspection Birthday - June 27, 1952 MEI Anniversary Date - October 18, 1996
Harold is from the west side of Chicago. In 1969 he moved to Lovejoy, Illinois, where he graduated from Lovejoy High. From 1975 to 1985 he lived in East St. Louis, Illinois, and currently resides in St. Louis, Missouri. Harold's family includes his pets - Rex, Bear, Samson, and Samantha. A few of Harold's favorite things are: cars, dining at Outback, drinking Pepsi, and watching Sci-Fi. Harold did not select a charity of choice. MEI will make a donation to the Make-A-Wish Foundation in Harold's name. |
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Carmelita Bailey
Shop - Alorton Office, Car Control
Birthday - January 26, 1949
MEI Anniversary Date - February 23, 1998
Carmel is from Jerseyville, Illinois where she lived for 37 years and currently resides in Alton, Illinois where she has lived for 26 years. Carmel's family includes daughters - Kathy and Kerry, grandchildren - Toby (24), Toni (22), Chaise (19), Bailey (17), Abram (12), Devin (9), and Sidney (2), and great granddaughter Myra (4).
Carmel enjoys dining at Red Lobster and listening to Rhythm and Blues.
Charity of Choice - Make -A-Wish Foundation
A donation has been made by MEI in Carmel's name to the charity of her choice.
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 Jim Jaeger
Shop - Alorton Office, Billing Birthday - July 25, 1956 MEI Anniversary Date - November 1, 2001
Jim is from St. Louis, Missouri and attended Cleveland High School. He has lived in Saginaw, Texas, Ozark, Missouri, and currently resides in Oakville, Missouri. Jim's family includes his wife Shirley, son - Seth married to Olya, grandson - Nicholas, son - Joe, daughter - Sheera (Rob), granddaughter - Ella, and son - James.
Jim enjoys music and playing guitar. A few of Jim's favorite things include: cheeseburgers, Burger King, teas, old 60's sitcoms, classic rock, The Beatles, and the song "Norwegian Wood."
Charity of Choice - The Salvation Army
A donation has been made by MEI in Jim's name to the charity of his choice.
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Cory Wellen
Shop - Alorton Office, Material Department Birthday - May 18, 1983 MEI Anniversary Date - October 31, 2005
Cory is from Troy, Illinois. He currently resides in Collinsville, Illinois and has lived in Edwardsville, Belleville, O'Fallon, and Pontoon Beach, Illinois. Cory graduated from Triad High School in 2001, and received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Management and Information Systems (CMIS) from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Cory's family includes his girlfriend Mary and his Shiba Inu, Jack. Cory's hobbies and interests include: programming, computer games, web design, snow boarding, pool (billards), flag football, exercise, weight lifting, baseball, hockey, comedy, polictics, and beaches. A few of Cory's favorite things are: Food - Bone-in Filet Mignon Restaurant - Hyde Park in Daytona Beach, Florida Drink - Dr. Pepper, if alcoholic Jack and Coke - and it must be COCA-COLA Movie - Falling Down TV Show - Archer Music - Rock, Alternative, Hip-Hop, Rap Band - currently Hilltop Hoods Song - "Chase That Feeling" by Hilltop Hoods Something you may be surprised to know about Cory is that he makes his own wine. Charity of Choice - Doctors Without Borders A donation has been made by MEI in Cory's name to the charity of his choice. 
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If you would like to share a special event (weddings, anniversaries, births, graduations, etc.) please contact Jen Dolce in the Main Office or email information and photos to info@metroeastinc.com. |
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