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Train Tales
Keeping you on "track" with MEI news & events! |
| October 2012 | Volume 2, Issue 10 |
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Dates to Remember | |
October 31st -
Happy Halloween!
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Who's the Man?!?!
The Executive Committee of the St. Louis Railway Club has named Rick Ortyl as their "2012 Railroad Man of the Year."
To learn more about the St. Louis Railway Club click the picture below.
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October MEI Anniversaries
19 Years - David Thomas
18 Years - George Phillips, Charles Rickert
17 Years - Dave Christopher, John Govero, Wayne Hunter, Tim Johanningmeyer,
Dennis Johnson, Kenneth Weible
16 Years - Mike Causey, Stephen Janik, Chris Plummer
14 Years - Victor Sanderson
9 Years - Jeremy Mifflin
8 Years - Greg Eaken
7 Years - Logan Braden, David Faulkner, Craig Pruiett, Cory Wellen, Dennis Wess,
Lagardo Wright
6 Years - Terry Jacobs, Josh Roth
5 Years - Terry Bolin, Jack Brooks, David Hoar, Ken Rice
4 Years - Wade Clevenger
2 Years - Charles Dickerson, Damon Peeler
1 Year - Patric Davis, Anthony Hillen, Edwin Kennon
Thank you for your years of hard work and dedication!
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 Dawn Edwards
SHOP: Main Office
BIRTHDAY: 5/28/1966
MEI ANNIVERSARY DATE: 3/3/2008
HOMETOWN: Mattoon, IL
PLACES I'VE LIVED: Wildwood, New Jersey - Colorado Springs, Colorado - El Reno, Oklahoma - Orlando, Florida - McKinney, Texas
WHERE I LIVE NOW: Collinsville, IL (yeah!!!)
EDUCATION/SCHOOL: High School - Mattoon Sr. High School, Associate's Degree - Collin County Community College, McKinney, TX, Bachelor's Degree - Saint Louis University - St. Louis, MO
FAMILY: 2 daughters - Natasha and Nicole, 2 grandkids - grandson - Riley and granddaughter - Taylor, Pets - 2 cats - Zoe and Topaz, and 1 dog - Koda
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: I love to read. My favorite author is Stephen King. I am an avid Cardinals fan and go to as many games as I can each year. I enjoy going to just about any kind of live sporting event, but my favorites are baseball and racing. I also love going to concerts.
FAVORITE FOOD/RESTAURANT/DRINK: My favorite foods are pizza and pasta of just about any type. I also enjoy trying new foods. My favorite restaurant is Villa Pizza in my hometown. They have the BEST pizza! Favorite Drink - Bud Select
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW: Movie - Kiss the Girls, TV Show - Criminal Minds, Fringe, CSI, and American Horror Story
FAVORITE MUSIC/BAND/SONG: Music - Rock and Roll - especially oldies! Band - Ozzy Osbourne Favorite Song - Right now it is "The War is Over" by Kelly Clarkson
SOMETHING ABOUT YOU WE MAY BE SURPRISED TO KNOW: I was very athletic in school. I was a competitive gymnast from the age of 6 through the age of 15. I was a cheerleader during 8th and 9th grade, and I was then on the track team in high school. I was also kind of a nerd in school. I was on the yearbook staff and was mostly a straight A student through most of school.
ANY OTHER COMMENTS/THINGS YOU WOULD LIKE US TO KNOW: I come from a very large family. I am the oldest of five children and over the years have been the step-sister of an additional 7 children. Most of my step-siblings are still involved with my family and see them at holidays!
Charity of Choice - Michael J. Fox Foundation (Parkinson's Disease)
A donation has been made by MEI in Dawn's name to her charity of choice.
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 Ellen Wellen
SHOP: Main Office
BIRTHDAY: 9/24/65
MEI ANNIVERSARY DATE: 5/20/96
HOMETOWN/PLACES I'VE LIVED/WHERE I LIVE NOW: Grew up in Collinsville IL, Have lived in San Antonio Texas, Atlanta Georgia and Memphis Tennessee. I have lived in Troy Illinois for 16 years.
EDUCATION/SCHOOL: Graduated from Collinsville High School (1983)
FAMILY:
Married to Brad since 1997
Kids: Cory, Stacy and Kyle
Four legged kids are: Bailey (Beagle), M.E. (lab mix), and Laci (white boxer)
HOBBIES/INTERESTS: Love to scrapbook, make cards and create things. Love getting together with friends, spending time with my puppies and the best for last: SHOPPING!!!!
FAVORITE FOOD/RESTAURANT/DRINK:
Food: Steak and pasta
Restaurant: 54th Street and fish from Red Bar
Drink: my new favorite is X Rated vodka and Sprite
FAVORITE MOVIE/TV SHOW:
Movie: Pretty Woman/Dirty Dancing
TV: Dexter, Hawaii 5-0 and Mike and Molly
FAVORITE MUSIC/BAND/SONG:
Love all kinds of music, classic rock, pop, hip hop, just depends on my mood!!!!
SOMETHING ABOUT YOU WE MAY BE SURPRISED TO KNOW:
Played the trumpet in school band for 7 years
ANY OTHER COMMENTS/THINGS YOU WOULD LIKE US TO KNOW:
Joined the gym 7 months ago to try to get healthier in my older age!!!
Charity of Choice - Gateway Pet Guardians
A donation has been made by MEI to Ellen's charity of choice.
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Introducing
MYRI ELISE EDWARDS
Please meet Dwana Adams granddaughter! Myri was born at Barnes Jewish Hospital on August 21st, 2012 at 10:24 am, weighing 6 pounds 12 ounces, and measuring 19 inches long. Congratulations to Dwana, her family, and Myri's proud Mommy and Daddy - Mariah & Myke! |
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Thank you to everyone who participated in the 5th Annual Ron Ortyl Memorial Golf Tournament. The tournament raised $28,500 for Gateway Pet Guardians!
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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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