Today on the show I talked with Cory Adams of the KCCC about their upcoming event Cruise In & Auto Show. This is going to be an amazing event that benefits a very special cause in Food For The Hungry. And of course we had our weekly Who Am I? trivia question where one lucky person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Here is the link to our conversation about the Cruise In & Auto Show:
I was born on May 8th, 1884, in Lamar, Missouri.
I was the oldest child in my family.
I am only one of two presidents that didn’t earn a college degree.
I was a U.S. Senator in Missouri before I became President.
I was sworn in as president after Franklin D. Roosevelt died while in office. I served the rest of his term, then was reelected to serve my own term.
I died on December 26th, 1962, at the age of 88.
…I am Harry S. Truman
Congratulations to Rachel of Howard for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Today on the show we talked about how today is National Day of Prayer and we shared a devotional from Our Daily Bread! We heard from several different local pastors here in Knox County. Mike also shared a devotional from Our Daily Bread that is associated with how today is National Day of Prayer. And of course we had our weekly Name That Tune Trivia where one lucky person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant in Utica.
The theme this year for National Day of Prayer is “Lift Up the Word, Light Up the World.” The theme verse this year is 2 Samuel 22:29-31, “For you are my lamp, O Lord, and my God lightens my darkness. For by You I can run against a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall. This God-His way is perfect; the word of the Lord proves true; He is a shield for all those who take refuge in Him.” Mike shared about the encouragement of these verses and how God being a shield for us helps us to overcome the obstacles we face.
Walking Free by Micah Tyler!
Congratulations to Jennifer of Centerburg for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Today on the show we talked to Mayor Matt Starr about the employee appreciation luncheon. We also gave an updated total for Lifeline 2024. Our total is now $81,349! We cannot thank you enough for your generosity and continued support of our radio ministry! It is truly unbelievable. And of course we had our weekly Who am I? trivia question where one lucky person had a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Here is the link to our conversation with Mayor Matt Starr:
Here is a list of the award recipients:
Five Year Awards:
Caleb Haught
Paige Sims
James Coffey
Joshua Beougher
Kelly Latham
Jack Boyd
Randy Pursel
Brandon May
Kevin McGarvey
Karen Pritchard
Ten Year Awards:
Derek Looker
Michael Crawford
Fifteen Year Awards:
David Hall
Robert Broeren
Twenty-Five Year Awards:
Lee Henthorn
Terry Postle
Bret Bennett
Thomas Evans
Judicial Employee of the Year:
Ellie Cline
City Hall Employee of the Year: Patty McCann
Emergency Services Employee of the Year:
Qade Lewis
Public Utilities Employee of the Year:
Josh Beltz
Public Works Employee of the Year:
John Alberts
‘Rockstar Rookie’ of the Year
Ben Beever
‘Best Mentor’ – Always leading by example.
Chad Elser
‘Old Faithful’ – Consistently dependable, always volunteering and/or taking on new initiatives.
Terry Postle
‘Chief Fun Officer’ (CFO) – Always bringing the fun, sun, and smiles!
Jay Laymon
‘Social Butterfly’ – Excels at networking and building a positive culture.
Lindsay Hoar
‘Risk Mitigation Maestro’ – Excels at identifying and reducing risks.
Joshua Lester
‘Master of Disaster’ – Handles emergencies and crises with exceptional safety measures.
Coty Shellenbarger
Following is a list of the Workforce Development Committee:
Mayor, Matthew Starr
Andrew Burns
Lindsay Hoar
Kristi Goldner
Trisha Mullins
Ellie Cline
Tom Hinkle
Patrick Hornsby
Lisa Mazza
Denise Neff
Congratulations to all of them!
I was born on April 10th, 1936, in Austin, Minnesota.
My father was an auto mechanic.
I played two seasons of football for Cal Poly where I played both offense and defense.
I spent 10 years with the Oakland Raiders as their head coach where I won one Super Bowl in 1976.
I became a legendary sports broadcaster after my coaching career was over and spent 29 years doing color commentary with multiple TV networks.
I died on December 28th, 2021, in Pleasanton, California at the age of 85.
….I am John Madden
Congratulations to Randy of Fredericktown for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Today on the show I talked to Nichole Lybarger who is the Knox Public Health Relations Coordinator. She shares all about Public Health and how you can get involved! We also gave an updated total for Lifeline 2024! Our total is now $80,029! We are so thankful for your generosity! We are blown away at the support that you have given us throughout the years. We are so excited to continue to bring you encouraging music and the encouragement that you deserve.
Here is the link to my conversation with Nichole Lybarger of Knox Public Health:
I was born on April 8th, 1940, in Martins Ferry, Ohio.
My parents ran a general store in the town that I grew up in.
I was a three-sport athlete at Bridgeport High School in Bridgeport, Ohio
I played college basketball at The Ohio State University where I played with several NBA greats. I am also a part of the only National Championship won by OSU in 1960.
I played for the Boston Celtics where I won eight championships.
I died on April 25th, 2019, in Jupiter, Florida, at the age of 79.
….I am John Havlicek
Congratulations to Dave of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Today on the show I talked about how today is National Peanut Butter Day. I also had an interview with Russ Lee from Newsong who is a part of the Winter Jam 2024 lineup. We also had our weekly Who am I? trivia question where one person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Did you know out of 1,000 people surveyed that 72% which is nearly three-quarters of the people surveyed, like smooth peanut butter over chunky peanut butter? I had no idea. Also, 35% of men are far more likely to pick chunky peanut butter; as opposed to women who only choose it 28% of the time. I just thought both of these things were interesting.
Today on the show we talked with Austin Swallow who is the Food For The Hungry Board President. We also had our weekly Who am I? trivia question where one lucky person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant. Make sure to visit https://www.foodforthehungrycares.org/ to find out more information on the drive as well as how to make a donation to Food For The Hungry.
Here is our conversation with Austin:
I was born on December 6th, 1921, in Waukegan, Illinois.
I was one of four boys and I also set the first state record at birth weighing 14 lbs. 12 oz.
I attended the University of Northwestern on a college basketball scholarship in 1940.
I didn’t take up football until my sophomore year of college.
I played quarterback for 9 years with the Cleveland Browns from 1946 until 1955.
I was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1965.
I died on December 17th, 2003, at the age of 82.
….I am Otto Graham
Congratulations to Joseph of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
The Knox County Career Center Themed Basket Auction is BACK!
The Knox County Career Center opened its online auction of themed baskets and items today!
This auction supports the annual Food For The Hungry Drive.
WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Jim Riggle, Principal of Academics, Attendance and Student Discipline.
Jim shared the details of the 16 items up for bid!
They include 12 themed baskets, one Ton of Premium Wood Pellets, two packages with 20 pounds of pork, and a new 2021 Piranha ZR-90 motorcycle!
These items are donated by generous local businesses so that ALL proceeds from the auction can benefit families in Knox County.
Each basket also includes certificates for products and services from the labs at the Knox County Career Center.
Listen in and hear more about the passion of the students, teachers, and administrators at KCCC. Their commitment to raising food and funds is inspiring.
Today on the show we talked to Lisa Lloyd who is one of the coordinators from Experience Mount Vernon. She talks about how this weekend is Winter in Downtown Mount Vernon.
Here is the conversation link:
Here is the entire schedule of what is going on this weekend:
I was born on January 30th, 1882, in Hyde Park, New York.
I attended Harvard University, Columbia Law School, and Passed the Bar Exam in 1907
I became a New York Senator in 1910
I suffered from Polio, and was wheelchair bound for many years of my life, although I didn’t like to show it.
I served as president for four terms, and during my time in office, I decided that Thanksgiving should place on the fourth Thursday every November.
……I am Franklin D. Roosevelt
Congratulations to Kathleen of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
We also want to congratulate Kristi of Mount Vernon for being registered to win two tickets to the Casting Crowns Cinema event.
Today on the show I talked about how the Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon is hosting a Coats For Kids Drive throughout the month of October. I also talked about how Alaska became a part of the United States today. Someone also had another chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant with our Who am I? trivia question.
WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle talked with Lisa Lloyd, Program Director for the Knox County Foundation and Kiwanis Member about the club’s annual Coats for Kids Collection. You can access the full conversation below.
The Kiwanis Club of Mount Vernon is excited to partner again with Gault’s Plaza Cleaners for the drive. During the month of October, gently used coats will be collected at various locations throughout Knox County. The coats will be cleaned by Gault’s Plaza Cleaners then taken to Interchurch Social Services and the Salvation Army to be distributed to children in need before winter arrives. There are 29 different partner locations in Knox County accepting donations through the 31st.
Interchurch and the Salvation Army are predicting that the need this year will be even greater than previous years. Salvation Army’s Captain Christine Moretz said “We have seen an increase to our food pantry and hot meal needs. It would not be surprising to see the increased need for coats as well this coming winter season.”
Carolyn Fergus, Executive Director of Interchurch Social Services agreed, adding “Our numbers have doubled since the beginning of this year. There are so many families needing help making ends meet. A warm coat at no cost will go a long way to meet their needs.”
Kiwanis is dedicated to improving the world one child and one community at a time.
Since 1987 there have been 19,226 coats donated, cleaned, and distributed through Coats for Kids. For more information, call Lisa Lloyd at 740-392-3270, ext. 2.
Drop off Locations:
CENTERBURG Centerburg Elementary: 207 South Preston Street Centerburg Middle/High School: 3782 Columbus Road Park National Bank: 35 West Main Street
DANVILLE Danville Elementary/Middle School: 205 Rambo Street DanvilleHigh School: 405 South Market Street Park National Bank: 4 South Market Street
FREDERICKTOWN Fredericktown Elementary/Middle/High School: 111 Stadium Drive Park National Bank: 137 North Main Street
GAMBIER Gambier Child Care Center (Head Start): 119 Meadow Lane The Peoples Bank: 103 East Wiggin Street Wiggin Street Elementary: 207 East Wiggin Street
HOWARD East Knox Jr./Sr. High School: 23227 Coshocton Road
MOUNT VERNON CES Credit Union: 1215 Yauger Road & 400 West Chestnut Street Chamber of Commerce: 501 South Main Street Gault’s Plaza Cleaners: Kroger Plaza, 855 Coshocton Road Knox County Career Center: 306 Martinsburg Road Knox County Head Start (Hew Hope Early Education): 11700 Upper Gilchrist Road Knox County Service Center: 117 East High Street Knox Technical Center: 308 Martinsburg Road Mount Vernon City Schools – Columbia Elementary: 150 Columbus Road – Dan Emmett Elementary: 108 Mansfield Road – East Elementary: 714 East Vine Street – Mount Vernon High School: 300 Martinsburg Road – Mount Vernon Middle School: 298 Martinsburg Road – Pleasant Street Elementary: 305 East Pleasant Street – Twin Oak Elementary: 8888 Martinsburg Road Park National Bank: 1 South Main & 810 Coshocton Avenue Salvation Army of Mount Vernon: 206 East Ohio Avenue The Peoples Bank: 11423 Upper Gilchrist Road United Way of Knox County: 305 East High Street
I was born on October 18th, 1935, in Norristown, Pennsylvania.
I am the youngest of three children.
My father Francis was a Philadelphia TV personality from 1951 to 1963.
One of the main roles I am known for is playing Frankenstein’s Monster in the 1974 Mel Brooks comedy Young Frankenstein.
I also played Frank Barone in the sitcom Everybody Loves Raymond.
I was nominated for seven Emmys for this role but never won.
I died on December 12th, 2006, at the age of 71.
……I am Peter Boyle
Congratulations to Linda of Gambier for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
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