St. Jacob & Marine News for the week of Aug. 24
Marine Library honors youth for reading
The Marine Library honored Robbie Meyer, the son of Brian and Rae Lynne Meyer, on Aug.10 for being the first participant of the “1000 Books Before Kindergarten” program to complete the challenge.
Robbie received a certificate and T-shirt to mark this accomplishment. Robbie’s parents read 1,200 books during an 18-month period. Robbie’s mother stated that they read between three and five books everyday. They choose books that were fun-kid books involving whatever characters Robbie was interested in at the time
Meyer said theirs is a traditional family that loves spending family time and doing activities together, which includes reading. As an educator, Mrs. Meyer knows the importance of reading and wanted Robbie to develop a joy of reading so the family started reading to him at an early age.
Mrs. Meyer further said they thoroughly enjoyed the program, and she would recommend the challenge to other parents. She felt the program gave them quality time each day and kept them on a schedule while developing a love for reading. Furthermore, she hopes their scheduling reading time will transition to a schedule for homework and help in Robbie’s education. Robbie will begin kindergarten this year.
The 1000 Books Before Kindergarten is an ongoing program at the Marine Library. Parents are encouraged to stop by and sign up. Children receive a prize after each one hundred books read as well as a book bag when they reach 100 books.
“Brownfield” sites discussed at public meeting in Marine
Madison County Community Development recently conducted the second in a series of public meetings to address the identification and assessment of potential brownfield sites in Madison County. The meeting was held at the Marine Senior Center.
In 2015, Madison County received a $400,000 grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to identify historically contaminated properties, also known as brownfields, in the county for clean-up and redevelopment.
At the meeting, representatives from Madison County presented information on brownfields already identified in the eastern portion of the county, including several properties in Marine, Highland and surrounding areas.
“Identifying brownfields is the important first-step in the process of the clean-up of abandoned and dilapidated industrial and commercial properties,” stated Madison County Chairman Alan J. Dunstan. “It is also part of the county’s economic development plan to focus on areas where jobs are needed most. This collective effort will result in improved public health, a better environment and, ultimately, jobs for our residents.”
Preliminary work on the project has revealed a number of businesses in rural areas, which at one time supported the industrial facilities in the eastern part of the county, that are now abandoned and appear to suffer from contamination.
Smaller communities located along major transportation corridors, such as Marine, have numerous former gas stations that have long closed and those sites remain an impediment to redevelopment. Those abandoned gas stations have likely released petroleum/BTEX into the soil and groundwater. Two such facilities, abandoned gas stations at the intersection of I-70 and Rt. 4 near Marine, were demolished Wednesday.
Madison County Board member Kelly Tracy (4th District) attended the meeting and commented on the importance of identifying brownfield sites in the Marine, Highland and Livingston areas.
“While it is important to identify brownfield sites, work is still required to get them cleaned-up to eliminate the health hazards found at many of the sites. I am excited to work toward identifying those properties and making them viable in terms of sites for potential future development.”
Madison County Community Development serves as the lead agency on the EPA brownfield grant, and has retained a qualified environmental consultant to assist in managing and performing the activities funded by the grant. The department will oversee the work of the consultant and act as a liaison between the EPA, coalition members, the public, property owners and other stakeholders involved in projects resulting from this grant.
BBQ to benefit school libraries
The Marine/St. Jacob Jaycees will hold a “Back to School BBQ” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27 at Bradford National Bank in Marine. All proceeds will benefit the libraries at Marine Elementary School and St. Jacob Elementary School. For more information, visit the Marine/St. Jacob Jaycees Facebook page.
St. Jacob UCC notes
NOTICES
Upper Room for September-October are now available.
St Jacob – Lawn Mowing sign-up sheet in Heritage Hall
Limited Time Offer While Supplies Last – St. Jacob
During demolition for our new construction, a limited supply of new, mint condition, 150th Anniversary books were discovered. For a limited time, these rare collector’s items will be available, free of charge, following Sunday morning services in Heritage Hall. One per visit please.
St. John’s and St. Jacob – Sunday School begins September 11th
St. John’s 8:45 St. Jacob 9:00 a.m.
St. Jacob and St. John are pleased to announce, that we will be offering a
Deep Blue Kids One Room School House
to start our 2016 Sunday School schedule, beginning with a magical trip to the Land of Oz on the first Sunday, September. 11.
St. John’s and St. Jacob – SUPER RALLY DAY – Sunday September 18th
St. Jacob Township Park, 12:00 no
on, THE FUN BEGINS!
CALENDAR
Next Sunday: Sunday School and Worship at St. John 8:45 a.m.
Every Sunday Coffee Fellowship at St. Jacob 9:00 – 10:15 a.m.
Worship at St. Jacob 10:15 a.m.
St. Jacob A.A. – Every Wednesday at 8:00 pm. C/D/N/S meeting Basement
THE SCHOOL REPORT
Congratulations:
Robbie Meyer – 1st to read 1,000 books before Kindergarten.
Delana Dooley – selected to the Triad Golf Team
2016 STL CURE SARCOMA
6K Run/Walk
Sunday, October 9th
9:30 a.m.
Celebrating life, honoring the fight, and building community with those touched by sarcoma
Creve Coeur Park – Tremayne Shelter
13725 Marine Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63146
Registration fees:
April 1-July 1 - $25
August 1-August 31 - $30
More than just a race:
lunch, memorial balloon release, children’s activities, basket raffle, and more!
Questions: Call Judy Bolton 667-0526 or
Cell 830-0526
Online: stlcuresarcoma.org
THANK YOU
Thank You to the St. Jacob Brotherhood and to everyone who shared a dish or dessert for the first Second Sunday Lunch this past week. Over fifty people remained after worship in Heritage Hall to enjoy a delicious meal with fellowship.
Thanks again to the Brotherhood for donating the brats, hot dogs, and fresh condiments.
Next Second Sunday Lunch – Sunday, September 11 – Back-to-School Lunch Special hosted by the St. Jacob Evening Ladies Fellowship
DuBOIS FALL FESTIVAL – October 2nd
Quilt tickets are available – 3 quilts to be given away
Check on Resource Table for availability.
Please turn in ticket stubs and money to the church office by September 18.
Fall Festival Sweet Shop is looking for donations of baked goods and confections for sale at the stand.
Please contact Melissa Nehrt (Melissa.nehrt@gmail.com) or
Kristen Belcher (kristen.belcher@gmail.com) to donate or volunteer to work.
Autumn Leaves – Wood Smoke – Sounds Like Autumn
That means St. John Fall Sausage Breakfast!
Save the date – Saturday, October 22
School Supplies for Hoyleton Children’s Home and local schools are being collected now through Sunday, September 18th when they will be dedicated at both churches. Items are:
1 inch 3 ring binders Kleenex rulers
pointed scissors safety scissors 48 count crayons
24 count crayons colored pencils pencil box
#2 pencils Elmer’s glue glue sticks
white glue or gel black and blue pens protractor
pocket folders loose leaf paper
ream of white plain copy paper
This story was originally published August 24, 2016 at 10:32 AM with the headline "St. Jacob & Marine News for the week of Aug. 24."