WMOK News Check

Tuesday – August 30, 2022

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The National Weather Service  has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook statement for our area.

Today and Tonight – Isolated showers and thunderstorms will linger this morning, mainly in Western Kentucky. These storms are not expected to be severe. Some patchy fog may develop tonight, resulting in reduced visibility at times.

Wednesday through Monday –  There is a slight chance of thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday, mainly over western Kentucky and parts of southeast Missouri. Any storms that occur are forecast to be non-severe.

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Be Ready When Disaster Strikes (September is National Preparedness Month)

In recent years, devastating earthquakes, tornadoes, floods, wildfires and a pandemic have highlighted the need for Americans to prepare for natural disaster. However, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), half of Americans have not discussed or developed a family emergency plan.

In observance of National Preparedness Month in September, Southern 7 Health Department (S7HD) offers simple tips to help your family be ready and safe in an emergency.

Tip 1: Be informed about the different types of emergencies that could occur in your area and the best way to protect yourself if and when they happen. These may include severe seasonal storms, tornadoes, flooding, fire, earthquake, pandemic and others.

Tip 2: Make a family/household emergency plan including information on how to reconnect and reunite. It can include how to receive emergency warnings and alerts, updating your emergency preparedness kit, knowing evacuation routes, and what is your communication plan.

As you prepare your plan, tailor it and your supplies to your specific daily living needs and responsibilities including care of children, business, pets or operating medical equipment for those in need. And don’t forget to practice.

Tip 3: Build emergency supply kits for work, home, and car. A list of basic supplies can be found at https://www.ready.gov/kit.

Tip 4: Get yourself and your family involved by finding opportunities to support community preparedness. This can include learning First Aid and CPR, donating to reputable organizations in your area, volunteering, and sharing tips on social media.

You can also become a member of the S7HD Medical Reserve Corps (MRC). This local response team consists of healthcare and non-healthcare volunteers working to strengthen the health and safety of our communities. MRC identifies, trains and prepares volunteers before a disaster.

For more information on preparing for an emergency, or to become an MRC member, contact Bobi Cavins, S7 MRC Coordinator at 618-634-2297, ex 9123, download the Southern 7 App or visit www.southern7.org.

COPE Food Pantry Distribution

• Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – Mon, Wed, and Fridays 9A-3P – (618)524-3635
• Brookport Distribution – Harry Statham Gym Brookport- Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month 9A-12P – (618)524-3635

Please bring your ID and proof of Massac County residency. Clients may pick up food items once a month in Brookport or Metropolis.

Full list of Massac County Food Pantries

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Coming Up This Week:

Happening Today – Tuesday, Aug. 30

9 AM – 3 PM  Ingram Barge Company Walk-In Interviews for Deckhands Only: 1000 S. 3rd St., Paducah.

10A-5P – EQUILIBRIUM: Kaylan Buteyn + Ronald Toth will take place at the Yeiser Art Center, located at 200 Broadway St., Paducah. Stop by and celebrate the work of two regional artists, painter Kaylan Buteyn and photographer Ronald Toth. While their materials and methods may vary, many similarities can be found in the artists’ abstractions of natural subject matter.
They will have an opening reception on Friday, July 29th from 5-7pm that is free and open to the public.
Gallery is open 10am-5pm Tuesday through Saturday.

Wednesday, August 31

COPE Food Pantry – Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – Mon, Wed, and Fridays 9A-3P – (618)524-3635

8:30A – 5P –  Rural Health Inc. will be distributing Narcan at several of their locations including: Metropolis, Vienna, Anna, Dongola, and Goreville in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day. It will be available for any 18 and older, it’s free and will be available while supplies last. For more information call (618) 833-4471.

Thursday, September 1

Friday, September 2

COPE Food Pantry – Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – Mon, Wed, and Fridays 9A-3P – (618)524-3635

Saturday, September 3

11A-1P – “Butts for Mutts” by Bear on the Air And Cub Catering –  Project Hope Humane Society is now taking orders for BBQ Butts cooked by Bear on the Air and Cub Catering!! Cost will be $45 for the butts. Bear’s award-winning sauce will also be available for an extra cost of $5 per bottle. Orders must be paid for in advance, and the deadline to pay is Thursday, September 1 by 12 noon. The butts will be cooked overnight September 2 and be ready for pick-up on September 3 at Project Hope, 1698 W. 10th in Metropolis from 11 am until 1 pm.
To order, come by the shelter between 1-5 pm, and pay with cash, check, credit card or Venmo. You can also pay via PayPal, but you will need to message either on Facebook or by email that you have paid that way. The email address is info@projecthopehumanesociety.org All proceeds go directly to care for the animals at the shelter!! For more info call 618-638-4555

3P – McCracken County Public Library –  Digital Skills: How to Apply for a Job Online – Applying for jobs online can be difficult. This class will walk you through the process of getting to the application from the job ad, making a quick resume, and uploading your documents. They’ll also talk about making an account when necessary to apply for the job, and how to keep track of your account information. The class will meet in the smaller meeting room upstairs and last one hour. The McCracken County Public Library is located at 555 Washington St.

4P Book Reading with Sabrina Beck and Art Display will take place. Join the author for a book reading, signing, and art display! The doors will open at 4P with the Art Display and the Book Reading will begin at 4:30P with a Q&A session at 5P. The event will take place at the Metropolis Community Center located at 900 W. 10th St. For more information email Sabrina at 1sabrinabeck@gmail.com.

8-11P Super City Bar & Grill will have live music featuring Gary Bobo!

9A the Panther Den Loop will take place in Makanda. All Trails states this is a 2.9 mile trail rated as “Moderate.” Expect it to be between 4-5 miles. Expect it to be quite rugged in some spots (bring a stick). Expect to spend a few hours here and don’t be surprised if you get a little “lost.” It’s part of the thrill!

8P – The Kentucky Opry welcomes William Lee Golden & The Goldens!

Sunday, September 4

Monday, September 5 – Labor Day 

Metropolis Labor Day Parade – 10am –  the parade route is from the Massac County Courthouse down Fifth Street to Fort Massac State Park

Local Job Listings

• Bill’s BBQ – is hiring for a full time position.  Tuesday- Saturday.  Apply in person at Bill’s BBQ 1215 E 8th St, Metropolis
• Metropolis Drugs I is in search of a Full Time Cashier.  The position will have a weekly set schedule and the pharmacy is closed on Sundays.  Working every other Saturday is a requirement of the position. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED.  Preferred candidates will possess excellent communication skills, the ability to work with customers to meet their needs and attention to detail.  Reliability is necessary. Apply In person or email your resume to Metropolisdrugs1@gmail.com

Local School and Sports News

Joppa

• Due to the Gym Lobby construction project, the main entrance to the Joppa High School gym is closed. If you are attending a sporting event at JHS, Please enter the gym through the back southwest double doors. These are the doors by the old tennis courts.

Massac

Massac County High School Athletic Director Pat Clark has advised on Parking Changes for the upcoming Football Season

It is asked that folks use the North and South parking lots to park for football games as the back lot near the garage needs to be used for handicap parking, game workers and the like.

Clark advised that there are no guidelines in place regarding Covid-19, however they ask that parents/guardians remind the young kids they need to be in the bleachers when not going to the concession or the restroom. Clark also said that with the new concession stand being used, the “old” band and football concession sheds will not be in use.

The band concession is located in the middle nearest the restroom and the junior class football concession is now located on the far right of the new building.

Admission will be $4 for adults and $3 for students.

As we have for over 70 years, WMOK will bring you Massac County Sports action when Football resumes September 2 – on your radio at 93.7FM, 920AM and streaming worldwide on the Section618 app and on our website at 920wmok.com.

Sponsorships are available for Massac County Sports on WMOK – Contact Greg Clark at 270-538-5251 to join Massac Memorial Hospital, Metropolis Big John, the City of Metropolis and John Foster State Farm among others as a sponsor of Massac County Sports on WMOK.

Prep basketball playoffs in Illinois will look a little different this coming season

The Massac County Youth Sports League has advised that they are looking for umpires for fall baseball and softball. Minimum pay is $20 a game and could be up to $40 a game. Most ages are pitching machine and tball level players. Please contact the Massac County Youth Sports Facebook page or contact Ryan McClellan at 618-638-8384.

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