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Metropolis Illinois and Sainte Mere Eglise Now Sister Cities Following Thursday Afternoon Ceremony
(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – On Thursday afternoon portion number two of a three-part project to honor John Marvin Steel was put in place as Metropolis Mayor Don Canada and Sainte Mere Eglise Mayor Alain Holley joined together on the steps of the Metropolis City Hall amid many local attendees and local officials to sign the Sister City Signing between Metropolis and Sainte Mere Eglise.
Steele is one of several that the Heroes of Massac Endeavors group hopes to recognize locally.
Steele’s experiences are detailed in The Longest Day, a1959 book by Cornelius Ryan telling the story of D-Day the first day of the World War II invasion of Normandy.
When the “Home of John Marvin Steele” sign (first phase of the project) was placed on the East End entering Metropolis in November of 2022, WMOK had an opportunity to speak with Vicki Mayhall, one of the organizers of the group at which time she told us about the next phases of the project.
Pvt. John Marvin Steele Sign Unveiled in Metropolis Illinois on Veterans Day —>The second phase of the project was the sister city agreement with the city of Sainte-Mère-Église. We’ll bring you more coverage of that from home and abroad soon.
The third phase of the project will be the placement of a John Marvin Steel statue 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 finalize the design of the Steele Statue and WW2 Memorial.
Just this week the Massac County Commissioners discussed the statue on WMOK’s Coffee Break program. Hear our discussion in the Soundcloud player below:
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.
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(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – The Metropolis City pool opened to a large crowd on Monday. The line began forming before 11:30 to get into the Metropolis City pool.
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There will be swim lessons at the Metropolis City pool this summer and the pool facility is available for swim parties.
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Monday, June 10
9A-3P – COPE Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – Mon, Wed, and Fridays (618)524-3635. Please bring your Photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.
7-8P – City of Metropolis City Council Meeting – Metropolis City Hall 106 W. 5th St. – Upstairs – City Council occurs on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month
Tuesday, June 11
Noon – The Kiwanis Club of Metropolis meet every Tuesday at noon at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 520 Ferry Street in Metropolis.
Wednesday, June 12
9A-3P – COPE Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – Mon, Wed, and Fridays (618)524-3635. Please bring your Photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.
Thursday, June 13
9A- 12P – COPE Brookport Distribution – Christian Church building that is directly behind the Harry Statham gymnasium. Every 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month (618)524-3635.
12P – The Rotary Club of Metropolis meets every Thursday at Community Christian Church, 1150 Country Club Rd.
6P – Metropolis Lions’ Club – 2nd Thursday of the month at the Metropolis Community Center, 900 W 10th St. – Small Conference Room
Friday, June 14
9A-3P – COPE Metropolis Distribution – 1013 North Ave., Metropolis – Mon, Wed, and Fridays (618)524-3635. Please bring your Photo ID and proof of Massac County residency.
Massac Memorial Hospital Foundation Golf Scramble 2024 –
(WMOK) Metropolis, IL – The Massac Memorial Hospital Foundation is excited to announce its second annual golf scramble fundraiser on June 14th at the Metropolis Country Club.
Registration begins at 11:14 AM, followed by lunch and tee time at 12:30 PM.
This event is a great opportunity to support a wonderful cause while enjoying a day on the golf course.
For more information or to register, please get in touch with Robbin McDaniel at 618-524-2176 extension 3113 or email her at robbinm@massachealth.org.
Don’t miss the fun and chance to make a difference in the community!
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