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World Freedom Day

World Freedom Day is a federal holiday observed on November 9. On this day in 1989, the momentous event in history took place when the Berlin Wall was abolished. The wall separated families and communities for almost three decades. Today, it marks the rise of democracy and freedom, and the fall of communism in Eastern Europe.

Learn more about this and other holidays at National Today

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Thursday, November 9, 2023 (CST)

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City National Bank Coat Drive

Distributions will be made as requests are received or at the local schools week of November 13th.

City National Bank is accepting donations of new or gently used coats for youth in Massac County. Donations can be made at either branch location.

Monetary Donations can be made to City National Bank Attn Maggie PO Box 380 Metropolis, IL 62960.

Distributions will be made as requests are received or at the local schools week of November 13th.

Metropolis Chamber Updates

The Metropolis Chamber of Commerce has selected a theme for this year’s Christmas Parade – THE MUSIC AND MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS.

They are now in search of businesses and organizations who would like to make memories and spread holiday cheer by taking part in the Metropolis Christmas Parade.

The theme is The Music and Magic of Christmas . They are looking for a musical parade theme, whatever sounds like Christmas to you. You can register by calling the chamber at 618-524-2714 or register here

Metropolis American Legion Auxiliary-Overton P. Morris Post 306

Ladies Auxiliary Membership Dues are .. Due

Metropolis American Legion Auxiliary-Overton P. Morris Post 306

The ladies advise – “We are currently at 63.51% membership – Come on ladies – let’s pay those dues”

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Coffee Break has been a part of the local morning radio landscape for decades.

Coffee Break is WMOK’s community affairs program in which host Kim Comer talks with local leaders, organizations and more.

This Week on Coffee Break

Tuesday – Massac County Sheriff’s Deputy Harvey Baxter

WMOK – Metropolis · Deputy Harvey Baxter WMOK Full Coffee Break RAW 11.7.23

Wednesday – Massac County School Superintendent Jason Hayes

WMOK – Metropolis · Massac Unit 1 School Superintendent CB Jason Hayes 11.8.23

Thursday – Chase Hileman – Rural Health, Inc.

Friday – Robbin R. McDaniel – Massac Memorial Philanthropy Manager

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WMOK Morning Show

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Via Walk-In – Lobby Hours 8am to 10:30 or by appointment (text 618-524-9209)

Via Mail – 339 Fairgrounds Road, Metropolis IL 62960

Massac County Drug Awareness Coalition Recovery Resource Event

Friday, November 10

8AM WMOK News Check followed by Coffee Break – Robbin McDaniel of Massac Memorial Hospital

Nov 10 at 10A – Nov 12 at 5P – Holiday Open House Weekend Kick-off – The Metropolis Chamber of Commerce will kick off the holiday season in a special way. They are proud to host the first-ever SHOP LOCAL PASSPORT CAMPAIGN, which will begin on November 10th and run until December 29th. As part of the campaign, they will be hosting a community holiday open house weekend event from November 10th to November 12th. This event is hosted by Metropolis Chamber of Commerce businesses. During the open house weekend, multiple local businesses will be participating and offering special deals and discounts to shoppers. Customers can collect passport stamps from participating businesses to enter into their prize drawing. The winners of the drawing will be announced on January 2, 2024, and there will be three winners. The first-place winner will receive $500 Metro Bucks, the second-place winner will receive $250 Metro Bucks, and the third-place winner will receive $100 Metro Bucks. Questions, please contact the Metropolis Chamber of Commerce 618.524.2714

9a – 3p – COPE Food Pantry takes place in Metropolis today and every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1013 North Avenue – please bring your photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.

1:30P – Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center – Veteran’s Day Celebration – There will be a Veteran’s Parade around the building. Guest speaker will be Harvey Baxter and the award ceremony will be at 2P. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony.

3:30pm Massac Memorial Hospital Veterans Program – This event is open to the public and they ask for all Veterans to attend. This event will be held at the front entrance of the hospital at the flagpole and a small reception to follow inside in our cafeteria.

7:30P – National Touring Comics – Elks Club Metropolis – Tickets $15/ VIP $22 Tickets are on sale at the Elks or online at eventbrite. Dinner will be available and there will be a cash bar.

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Saturday, November 11

8-10A – Veteran’s Day Celebration – Breakfast cooked by Deputy Harvey Baxter at the Metropolis Public Library. Begins at 7am with Coffee. All Veterans and their spouses are invited to attend.

11A –Veteran’s Day Celebration – The celebration will take place at the Veteran’s Memorial Park at 11A. National Anthem will be sung by Jennifer Knight and speaker Major General Johnny Miller, Army Retired. MC will be Lyle Lieb. Lunch will be served for Veterans at the American Legion after the ceremony.

11A-3P – Christmas General Store – First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 420 Catherine St., Metropolis – SHOP: Handmade crafts ~ Christmas decorations ~ Repurposed items ~ Trash & Treasure ~ Canned and Baked Goods ~ Chicken & Dumplings ~ Ham & Beans ~ Chicken Salad (may be subject to change)
EAT: Homemade Buffet opens at 11 AM – 1 PM. Cost is $10. Soups ~ Hot Casseroles ~ Assorted Salads ~ Desserts ~ Tea, Lemonade, Coffee
RAFFLE: $5 for 1 ticket, or $10 for 3 tickets. (still to be determined) Winning tickets will be drawn at 3 PM. You do not have to be present to win.
Click “Discussion” link to view raffle items (when they become available).

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Monday, November 13 – Friday, November 17

City of Metropolis Clean Up Week – All items must be at your normal pick up place and within 5 feet of the trash container. All Items should be bagged or contained – anything loose should be bundled so that it can be handled by one employee. Lumber will be picked up in small amounts only and must be stacked in 3’x3′ rolls. Carpet and padding must also be rolled in no larger than 3’x3′ rolls. Items that will not be picked up include: electronics, appliances, yard waste, hazardous or medical waste, construction and demolition debris, tires, batteries and paint cans (unless empty and dry).

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Friday, November 17 5:30P

Massac Memorial Hospital Foundation Christmas Dueling Pianos – featuring Steve Heisner and John Windings at Shawnee Community College. Tickets are $30 until Nov 3rd. Silent Auction & Appetizers will start at 5:30 and event at 7:00pm. You may purchase tickets via the website or by calling Robbin McDaniel at 618-524-2176 x3113. Tickets can be purchase after Nov.3rd and at the door for $35

Veterans Day Events

Friday – 1:30P – Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center – Veteran’s Day Celebration! – There will be a Veteran’s Parade around the building. Guest speaker will be Harvey Baxter and the award ceremony will be at 2P. Refreshments will be served after the ceremony.

3:30pm Massac Memorial Hospital Veterans Program to honor Veterans. This event is open to the public and they ask for all Veterans to attend. This event will be held at the front entrance of the hospital at the flagpole and a small reception to follow inside in our cafeteria.

Saturday – 8-10A – Veteran’s Day Celebration – Breakfast cooked by Deputy Harvey Baxter at the Metropolis Public Library.

Reminders from the Massac County Tax Assessors Office

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – Massac County Supervisor of Assessments Gary Hamm has advised of upcoming reminders that homeowners will want to be aware of.

November 6th is the last day to file an appeal for the 2023 assessment year. You can file your appeal through the assessments office (1 Superman Square RM 1A, Metropolis) or by emailing garyhamm@massaccountyil.gov

Hamm also advised that splits and combinations requested after the date of July 31st 2023 will not be completed until the following assessment year. He asks that folks are mindful of this in their home closings.

Hear our Coffee Break from earlier this year with Gary Hamm here – We discussed Things homeowners can do to improve resale value of home, tax bills, things that can effect taxes and “the senior freeze”.

LIHEAP Program Available to Assist Southernmost Illinois Residents with Heating Expenses

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps eligible low-income households pay for home energy services (primarily heating during winter months).

Energy costs can place severe and continuing stress on a family’s budget. In some instances, households are forced to make painful decisions regarding which bills to pay and which necessities to survive without.

Illinois residents with a household income that does not exceed an amount determined annually by the Department of Commerce are eligible.

Annual eligibility levels are determined based on available funding and may not exceed 200% of the federal nonfarm poverty level.

Medicare Open Enrollment at Metropolis Happy Hearts in November

Must Schedule Appointment

(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – WMOK spoke with Betty at Happy Hearts about the upcoming Medicare Open Enrollment in November.

Betty told WMOK that Medicare Open Enrollment will be offered every Wednesday in November at Happy Hearts.

You must schedule an appointment. To do so – call 618-524-9755

11 Things to Remember This Veterans Day

The holiday is a time to recognize all veterans, both the dead and the living.

Whether you know someone who served in the military or you served yourself, Veterans Day is a holiday worth observing. According to the United States Census Bureau, there were 16.2 million military veterans in the country in 2022—here are some things to remember when honoring them on November 11.

1. Don’t confuse Veterans Day with Memorial Day.

Illinois and Beyond

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Generation Gap

Thanksgiving in North America: From Local Harvests to National Holiday

Most Americans are familiar with the Pilgrim’s Thanksgiving Feast of 1621, but few realize that it was not the first festival of its kind in North America. Long before Europeans set foot in the Americas, native peoples sought to insure a good harvest with dances and rituals such as the Green Corn Dance of the Cherokees.

The first Thanksgiving service known to be held by Europeans in North America occurred on May 27, 1578, in Newfoundland, although earlier Church-type services were probably held by Spaniards in La Florida. However, for British New England, some historians believe that the Popham Colony in Maine conducted a Thanksgiving service in 1607 (see Sources: Greif, 208-209; Gould, and Hatch). In the same year, Jamestown colonists gave thanks for their safe arrival, and another service was held in 1610 when a supply ship arrived after a harsh winter. Berkley Hundred settlers held a Thanksgiving service in accordance with their charter which stated that the day of their arrival in Virginia should be observed yearly as a day of Thanksgiving, but within a few years an Indian uprising ended further services (Dabney). Thus British colonists held several Thanksgiving services in America before the Pilgrim’s celebration in 1621.

Happy Hearts
Technology Time
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Our next Technology Time at Happy Hearts will be Wednesday November 29th at 10:45am

We have a project for you learners during November.

We want you to text us at 618-524-9209 to get a conversation started. You can say good morning or request a song, tell us what you’re having for breakfast or anything you wish …. you can tell us who your are but you don’t have to …

We see that some of you are texting us fluently and we are super proud of you!

We see that some of you are learning to text and sometimes typing things that don’t quite make words or sentences – but we are also super proud of you!!