WMOK News Check “Yellow Sheet” – Monday, November 14, 2022
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Today – Mostly sunny, with a high near 47°.
Sunset – 4:45 pm
Tonight – Rain, mainly after 9pm. Low around 35°.
Tuesday – A 20% chance of rain, then mostly cloudy, with a high near 46°.
Tuesday Night – Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30°.
Today is National Pickle Day! National Pickle Day traces its roots to International Pickle Week, which was started by the National Pickle Packers Association in 1949. Pickles, which usually mean pickled cucumbers when spoke of in the United States, are preserved in a brine or vinegar solution, and flavored with herbs and seasonings. The word “pickle” is derived from the Dutch word pekel, which means brine. The pickling process was invented around 1440, and many people were making pickles in their homes by the 1600’s. This was helped with the invention of the mason jar in 1858. Pickles are a low calorie food and high in vitamin K, but they may also be high in sodium. Each year Americans eat about 9 pounds of pickles.
America Recycles Day is Tuesday November 15th
National Check Your Wipers Day is Wednesday November 16th
Great American Smokeout is Thursday November 17th
National Apple Cider Day is Friday November 18th
Rocky and Bullwinkle Day is Saturday November 19th.
Humane Society Day is Tuesday November 22nd
National Espresso Day is Wednesday November 23rd
Thanksgiving Day is Thursday November 24th
Black Friday is Friday November 25th
Small Business Saturday is Saturday November 26th
Home of John Marvin Steele Sign Unveiled in Metropolis
On Friday amid chilly winds the nephews of PFC John Marvin Steele unveiled the Home of John Steele sign at the East end of Metropolis.
The sign is the first part of a three phase project honoring PFC John Marvin Steele, paratrooper who during Operation Overlord became caught on the pinnacle of the church tower in Sainte-Mère-Église, the first village to be liberated by the United States Army during Operation Overlord on June 6, 1944.
Steele’s experience is detailed in The Longest Day, a 1959 book by Cornelius Ryan telling the story of D-Day, the first day of the World War II invasion of Normandy.
Below is the first scene of the 1962, the epic war film, “The Longest Day” based on the book of the same name. Actor Red Buttons portrayed Pvt. Steele’s combat experience.
The three phase project is a passion of Board Members including Vicki Mayhall, Karla Ogle, Kaley McGinnis, Debbie Hillebrand & Brian Horn.
The second phase in the project will be a sister city agreement with the city of Sainte-Mère-Église.
The third phase of the project will be the placement of a John Marvin Steel statue on the Massac County Courthouse Lawn.
During WW2, at the age of 29, John Steele of Metropolis volunteered as a paratrooper where he served with the 82nd Airborne Division. In June of 1944, during the battle of Normandy, John was part of the D-Day invasion which resulted in the Allied liberation of Western Europe from Nazi Germany’s control.
Due to poor conditions, John landed on the church in Sainte-Mere-Eglise and his parachute was entangled on the bell tower. Wounded and unable to free himself, John was suspended by his parachute cords 20 meters from the ground for over 2 hours. He attempted to cut his parachute strings with his knife – but it slipped from his hand and fell to the ground. As a last resort, John played dead but was discovered by German soldiers, cut down, and taken prisoner.
Unbelievably, John later escaped by climbing through a window and managed to rejoin his division then proceeded to aid in liberating the city from German occupation.
John was later awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
The John Marvin Steele Statue committee founders, Vicki Mayhall & Karla Ogle, have begun the task of organizing a committee with the plan to erect a life-size statue of John Marvin Steele that will be located on the Massac County Courthouse lawn.
The base of the statue will feature the story of Steele’s Sainte-Mere-Eglise landing as well as a list of names honoring those from Massac County who lost their lives during WW2.
The organizers have been overwhelmed with the enthusiasm and interest for the project from Metropolis residents past & present as well as from WW2 historians from other areas.
Fundraisers are currently being planned to help fund the project. Grants are being sought as well. The group has already received submissions from potential sculptors and the committee hopes to start the selection process very soon as well as finalizing the design of the Steele Statue and WW2 Memorial. Updates can be found on the groups Facebook page: John Marvin Steele Memorial Project. Donations are being accepted and may be sent to: John Steele Memorial City National Bank, Attn Debbie Hillebrand, P.O. Box 380, Metropolis, IL 62960.
Director Horn joined WMOK for Coffee Break on Thursday not in his usual hat, but wearing the hat of military historian. Hear our full discussion below:
Coming Up This Week
Monday, November 14
9A-3P Cope Food Distribution – Metropolis – 1013 North Avenue
4P -Brookport Parks & Rec Meeting will take place at the Brookport City Hall
Metropolis City Clean Up Week
November 14-18 – Metropolis City Clean Up Week
Items must be at your normal pick up point and within 5 feet of the trash container.
All items must be bagged or in a container.
Anything loose must be bundled for one person to handle.
No construction or demolition debris or electronics will be picked up.
No tires, batteries, hazardous/medical waste, car parts, satellites, yard waste, flammable liquids, paint, electronics of any kind, or appliances.
You are asked to have your trash out on your normal day and out by 6A.
For more information, contact Bulldog Systems at 1-877-285-3479, or the Mayor’s Office at (618)524-4016.
Tuesday, November 15
7P – Brookport Council Meeting will take place at the Brookport City Hall.
Wednesday, November 16
9A-3P Cope Food Distribution – Metropolis – 1013 North Avenue
1:30-2:30P ABCs of Medicare & Medicare Advantage at the Metropolis Community Center
12P – 2P Harrah’s Metropolis – Walk-in Wednesday
Thursday, November 17
3-6P Massac County Farmer’s Market – Harrah’s Parking Lot
Friday, November 18
9A-3P Cope Food Distribution – Metropolis – 1013 North Avenue
5-7P Brookport Elementary School Fall Festival
6:30P Meet the Patriots Basketball team and the MCHS Cheerleaders
Saturday, November 19
8A-12P Massac County Farmer’s Market – Harrah’s Parking Lot
9A-4P – Joppa JR/SR High Class of 2023 Vendor Craft Fair – Girl Scout House, Metropolis
2P 62nd Annual Pope County Deer Festival Parade
5-7P – The Refuge will host a Community Thanksgiving Dinner. The community dinner will take place in the Refuge Church parking lot, 714 Filmore St.
Sunday, November 20
Metropolis City Clean Up Week This Week
- Items must be at your normal pick up point and within 5 feet of the trash container.
- All items must be bagged or in a container.
- Anything loose must be bundled for one person to handle.
- No construction or demolition debris or electronics will be picked up.
- No tires, batteries, hazardous/medical waste, car parts, satellites, yard waste, flammable liquids, paint, electronics of any kind, or appliances.
Bulldog Systems asks that customers have their trash out on their normal day and out by 6A.
For more information, contact Bulldog Systems at 1-877-285-3479, or the Metropolis Mayor’s Office at (618)524-4016.
HISTORY OF NATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP MONTH
The concept of entrepreneurship has been a part of our society for thousands of years, bringing innovations to the world while building the economy. Today, entrepreneurs are seen as the cornerstones of a successful capitalist economy. In 2011, President Obama designated November as National Entrepreneurship Month, to celebrate the success of entrepreneurs and innovators. The following year, November 6 was declared National Entrepreneurs’ Day. This was an initiative to motivate and support entrepreneurs by unlocking access to capital and expanding mentorship opportunities.
The word entrepreneurship comes from the French word ‘entreprendre,’ which means ‘one who undertakes.’ The first-ever entrepreneurs were traders and merchants. They exchanged one set of goods for another. With the advent of the agricultural revolution, entrepreneurship experienced a big shift, when humans started to work on farms instead of searching or hunting for food.
As the standards of living continued to grow, the early entrepreneurs began to realize the business opportunities and profitability of innovations. With civilization and the invention of money, capitalism soon became more entrenched in societies, further strengthening the entrepreneurial spirit.
The means of entrepreneurship changed dramatically over the years, but the core objectives for entrepreneurship have remained the same: the innovation and invention of new technologies to solve problems. The entrepreneurs of today are the essence of economies throughout the world. Globalization and modern technology have brought about a new age of competition to entrepreneurs around the world. Cheaper access to means of production has not only made the field of entrepreneurship more challenging but also more rewarding at the same time.
Joppa-Maple Grove Unit School District 38
Be sure to mark your calendars for the Annual Maple Grove Christmas Program! It will be held December 13 at 6:00 in the Maple Grove Elementary Gymnasium.
Massac Unit #1
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