Monday, May 16, 2022
Today we expect sunny skies, with a high near 80°.
Tonight – Mostly clear, with a low around 57°.
Tuesday – Sunny, with a high near 84°.
Tuesday Night – a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64°.
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Today is National Wear Purple for Peace Day!
Today in History:
1975 Junko Tabei becomes the first woman to conquer Mount Everest
The ascent by the Japanese adventurer came 22 years after Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first to reach the summit.
1966 In China, the Cultural Revolution begins
The publication of the May 16 notification marks the beginning of the political campaign, which was initiated by Mao Zedong and lasted ten years. Its objective was to strengthen communism by removing capitalist, traditional and cultural elements from Chinese society.
1960 Theodore Maiman fires the first functional laser
The American physicist’s invention, an advancement of earlier research by scientists in the U.S. and the Soviet Union, was patented in 1967.
1929 The Oscars are awarded for the first time
The first Academy Awards were presented at a private dinner with about 270 attendees. Today, it is the world’s most important entertainment awards ceremony.
1919 Albert Cushing Read takes off on the first transatlantic flight in history
The crossing from New York State, USA to Lisbon, Portugal on a Curtiss NC-4 flying boat took 19 days.
Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
MAY
City of Metropolis Spring Clean Up Week May 16 – May 20, 2022
On Saturday, May 21, from 7 AM – 12 PM at the Vienna Community Farmers Market Johnson County Courthouse – Vienna Community Farmers Market located on the town square in Vienna, IL 1.5 miles west of I-24.
Coming Up in June:
Date: 06/07/2022 (Tue.) Time: 10:30am – 11:30am CDT Location: Metropolis Public Library
Metropolis Public Library Summer Reading Program Registration – Sign up here for the Summer Reading Program! This program runs every Tuesday for 8 weeks, starting June 7th. Spots are limited. See below for complete list of program dates.
June 7,14,21,28, July 5,12,19,26
Age groups for our in-house program: Little Wigglers -3 & Under, Pre- K & Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd, 3rd & 4th *The Library will provide a take home program for any 5th & 6th grade students interested in particpation for the summer. Ask the front desk.
*One parent must remain with child/children 5 & under.
* Please let them know if your child needs any special accomodations, they want it to be a great experience for all children.
On Thursday, June 9, at 7P – Superman 5K Fun Run / Walk at Harrah’s Metropolis. This Massac County United Way fundraiser is FUN for the whole family!
Entry Fee: $20 (by June 3) or $25 after Kids 10 & Under: $10 (by June 3) or $15 after T-shirts are guaranteed for pre-registered runners.
Sign Up: https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Metropolis/SupermanRoadRace **NEW LOCATION** This year’s race will begin the Harrah’s Metropolis Casino & Hotel Parking Lot.
Questions? Email cpierce@cnb-metropolis.com
Southern Seven Health Department will have Wellness on Wheels – Massac County Health Screening Events
On June 15 – Happy Hearts Senior Center in Metropolis 10AM – 12:30PM
On June 15 – Brookport in front of City Hall – 1 – 4PM
More Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
Local Job Listings
US Post Office – Metropolis – The Metropolis Post Office currently has two (3) openings for Rural Carrier Assistant. Starting pay is $19.06 per hour. Applicants may submit their application through https://www.usps.com/careers
Quality Inn & Suites Metropolis – Front Desk Agent – Apply online at glassdoor.com
Pizza Hut – Team Members and Delivery Drivers – Apply online at jobs.pizzahut.com
Honeywell – Capital Project Manager, QC Laboratory Analyst, HR Generalist, Regulatory Affairs Auditor – Apply online at careers.honeywell.com
Local School and Sports News
Massac County High School – Friday, May 13, 2022 – 7P
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