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Train Tales
Keeping you on "track" with MEI news & events! |
| July 2012 | Volume 2, Issue 7 |
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Dates to Remember
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July 4th - Independence Day - Shops Closed  July 22nd -MEI Family Picnic |
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Old Locomotive Shop Expansion Update
The construction of the building is nearing completion. Electrical work is scheduled to begin later this week as well as the overhead door installation. This project is scheduled to be completed by the end of July.
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July MEI Anniversaries
20 Years - Kenny Loyet
19 Years - Robert Cummings
16 Years - Larry Miles, Adrian Ryan
15 Years - Lewis Gorse, Shawn Waggoner, Steven Winson
14 Years - Brad Meyer
10 Years - Pat Olson
8 Years - Chad Herron, Rodney Vahle, Brian Ward
7 Years - Rob Henrichs, Thomas Sanders
5 Years - Jonathan Crites
3 Years - Bruce Jaeger
1 Year - Terry Beckner, Keith Dupuy, Jeremy Frederick, Fred French, Daniel Malacarne, Ernest Moore
Thank you for your years of hard work and dedication!
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George Nord
Shop: Alorton
Birthday: 03/18/1950
MEI Anniversary Date: 02/01/1993
Hometown/Places I've Lived/Where I Live Now: Hometown - Collinsville Places I've Lived - Edwardsville, Alton, Granite City, Where I Live Now - Pontoon Beach, Illinois.
Education/School: Collinsville High School Class of 1968
Family: Wife - Brenda, 4 children, 5 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 3 cats.
Hobbies/Interests: Golf, Nascar, Football, Baseball
Favorite Food/Restaurant/Drink: Food - steak, chicken, and pizza, Restaurant - Ravanelli's Applebees, Drink - Long Island Tea and Mich Ultra
Favorite Movie/TV Show: All science fiction and action.
Favorite Music/Band/Song: Rock, Led Zeppelin, KSHE - Real Rock Radio
Something about me you may be surprised to know: I was a long hair hippie.
Charity of Choice: Stray Rescue of St. Louis
A donation has been made by MEI to George's Charity of Choice.
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Allen Dyer
Shop: Alorton
Birthday: 05/30/1960
MEI Anniversary Date: 01/06/1987
Hometown/Places I've Lived/Where I Live Now: I was born at Centerville Hospital, just about a mile away from where I've worked most of my life! My family moved from East St. Louis when I was 9, and I have lived in Troy, Illinois since.
Education/School: I graduated from Triad High School in 1978.
Family: I've been married to my wife Stacy for 22 years. I have 3 children - Crystal (28), Olyvia (19), and Coltyn (14). I have 3 grandchildren by my oldest daughter - Prestyn (6), Carter (4), and Kinsley (1 ½). Last but not least my Dachshund, Cooper (8).
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my family, doing yard work, grilling, swimming, playing pool, road trips (to anywhere).
Favorite Food/Restaurant/Drink: Anything that swims, or lives in the water! Also, steak, a good burger, and a cold beer!! Schlafly Tap Room & Wasabi's (I love sushi) and just good bar food.
Favorite Movie/TV Show: John Wayne in She Wore A Yellow Ribbon, The Gladiator, The Patriot, and Braveheart.
Favorite Music/Band/Song: I like all music, but really favor classic rock - Lynyrd Skynyrd - "Freebird."
Something about me you may be surprised to know: I seem high strung, but really I'm laid back and I love to sit on my front porch in the evening with my wife, my dog, a good beer, and watch the world go by! I love animals and "most" people, and we are huge Cardinals fans.
Charity of Choice: Gateway Pet Guardians
A donation has been made by MEI to Allen's Charity of Choice.
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Ronald Neal
Shop: Alorton
Birthday: 08/13/1958
MEI Anniversary Date: 04/15/1996
Hometown/Places I've Lived/Where I Live Now: St. Louis, Missouri, Centralia, Illinois, and Florissant, Missouri.
Education/School: Beaumont High School
Family: Wife - Lima, 3 Children, 2 stepchildren, 3 grandchildren, and 4 step grandchildren
Hobbies/Interests: Golf & Church
Favorite Food/Restaurant/Drink: Chinese, Tony's in Alton, and punch (I mix cranberry juice, strawberry water, and white grape water.)
Favorite Movie/TV Show: Little Shop of Horrors & Golf Central
Favorite Music/Band/Song: Gospel & The Temptations
Something about me you may be surprised to know: I travel a lot teaching seminars, speaking, and playing in golf tournaments. It has been a pleasure working for MEI for the past 17 years.
Charity of Choice: Faith Miracle Temple - W.G. Baylor Scholarship Fund
A donation has been made by MEI to Ron's Charity of Choice.
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