Today on The Afternoon Drive we went On The Road With Big Blue for the 48th Fredericktown Tomato Show in downtown Fredericktown! Marcy shared updates with the Big Blue Crew as they had tons of fun, including a message from our friend Brad: “Come to the Fredericktown Tomato Show and meet the Big Blue Crew!”
We also shared some weird facts about water coolers for Who Knew Wednesday…who knew a song by the 80s band Toto could be named after one?
The 1982 hit song “Rosanna” by Toto, commonly believed to have been written about Rosanna Arquette, the actress daughter of Patricia and David Arquette, is actually about David Paich’s childhood water cooler, a Glacier Bay 5 Gallon Hot, Room and Cold Water Dispenser. Paich nicknamed the watercooler Rosanna, which unfortunately met her end in an accident during Paich’s parents’ move from Los Angeles to Santa Barbara in 1980- PointsInCase.com
-I was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma
-I was inducted into the Oklahoma Hall of Fame (1955), was named Commentator of the Year in 1962 by Radio/TV Daily, and in 1979 was inducted to the National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame
-In 2005 Pres. George W. Bush presented me with the Presidential Medal of Freedom
-My shows aired daily on 1,750 radio stations worldwide and had more than twenty-four million listeners weekly
…I am Paul Harvey!
Congratulations to David from Fredericktown for naming the right person! He wins a $5 Gift Card to Watts Restaurant.
Today on the show it was Who Knew Wednesday. We talked about the things that are coming up for The Big Blue Crew. We’ve got a busy couple of weeks coming up! We also talked to Jenny and Shawna who are with the Exchange Club of Mount Vernon and Knox County about their upcoming event Field Of Honor. We also had our Who Am I? Trivia Question where one person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Here is the link to our conversation with Jenny and Shawna:
To stay up to date on what is happening here in Knox County and what is happening with WNZR, make sure to keep checking our website https://www.wnzr.fm for the latest news.
I was born on August 30th, 1918, in San Diego, California.
I served in both World War II and the Korean War.
I am a 19-time all-star, a two time AL MVP Award winner, a six-time AL Batting Champion, and a two-time Triple Crown Winner in baseball.
I have the highest all time batting average.
I played my entire 19-year career with the Boston Red Sox.
I died on July 5th, 2002, at the age of 83.
…I am Ted Williams
Congratulations to Brian of Marengo for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Today on the show we talked to Ian Ernsberger who is the MVAC Production and Operations Manager. He talked about the upcoming show Beyond Labels: An ARTful Celebration of Abilities. This show is going to be amazing! We hope that you will be able to go.
Today on the show I shared tips on how both you and your child can prepare to go back to school. I also want to wish all of the students good luck as they start the new school year! May your year be awesome and exciting with growth along the way! We also had our Who Am I? trivia question where one person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
I was born on August 14th, 1959, in Lansing, Michigan.
I have a total of nine siblings.
I played basketball at Everett High School and eventually went on to play for the Michigan State Spartans.
My Michigan State Spartans and Larry Bird’s Indiana State Sycamores played in the 1979 NCAA Tournament Championship game which is the most watched college basketball game of all-time. Of course, my Spartans won the NCAA National Championship.
I was a part of the “showtime” Los Angeles Lakers where I won five NBA Championships.
I am 65 years old.
…I am Magic Johnson
Congratulations to Allen of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Here is today’s winner to our Lauren Daigle Concert Ticket Giveaway:
Here is today’s trivia question: Lauren Daigle has had a very successful tour throughout the USA and other countries since September 2023. She is bringing this tour to the Ohio State Fair! What is the name of the tour?
The answer is: The Kaleidoscope Tour
Congratulations to Ben of Bellville!
Here is today’s winner for our General Admission Ticket Giveaway to the Ohio State Fair:
Today’s trivia question was:
In 1929, what famous part of the Ohio State Fair was formed?
The answer is: The Junior Fair was formed this year.
Congratulations to Marissa of Mount Vernon!
I was born on July 18th, 1921, in Cambridge, OH.
I attended New Concord High School where I was a multi-sport athlete.
I attended Muskingum College where I studied Chemistry.
I never graduated from college because I enlisted in World War II as a Marine Corps Aviator.
I was the first American to orbit the Earth.
I died on December 8th, 2016, at the age of 95.
…I am John Glenn
Congratulations to Nancy of Fredericktown for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Today on the show we talked about several things you can do in downtown Mount Vernon on the 4th of July and also things you can do around Fredericktown and Gambier. We also had our Who Am I? Trivia Question where one person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Here are the maps of what you can do in Mount Vernon:
Here are the events that are going on in Fredericktown and Gambier:
I was born on July 4th, 1872, in Plymouth Notch, Vermont.
I went to college, but my father convinced me to start practicing law, which eventually led me to become a lawyer.
I became the 48th Governor of Massachusetts on July 2nd, 1919.
Two years later, I ran for Vice President of the United States alongside Warren G. Harding.
After the sudden death of President Harding, I became the 30th President of the United States where I served from August 2nd, 1923 – March 4th, 1929.
I died on January 5th, 1933, at the age of 60.
….I am Calvin Coolidge
Congratulations to Kathy of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Today on the show we talked about how the Ohio State Fair is coming up. There are so many new things to do there. And of course we had our Who Am I? trivia question where one lucky person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant!
Here is what is new at the Ohio State Fair in 2024:
Career Pathways Program: The Lausche Youth Exploration Space is always buzzing with endless activities and programming for children. A new addition in 2024 is the career pathway program; see life-size cutouts of personnel in the workforce and learn about their career path. From a space operations officer to a meat inspection training officer these Ohioans are sure to inspire fairgoers of all ages.
Ohio State Fair History Exhibit in Kasich Hall C: There are many traditions that have stood the test of time at the Ohio State Fair – the butter cow, Smokey Bear, enjoying fair food, and creating memories with friends and family. Take a glimpse at history as you walk through this new exhibit to view historic photos and scale models with “tiny fairs” dating back to the 1800s to see what the fairgrounds looked like a decade ago, a century ago, and even longer.
Mural Competition: The mural competition is a great addition to Fine Arts this year. Entries just closed on June 21 for artists to submit their artwork and then recreate their masterpiece in the form of a mural during the Fair. Artists will paint these murals live during the first weekend of the Fair, July 26-28, on the lawn of the Cox Fine Arts Center.
Nerveless Nocks Thrill Show: Located at the south end of the Mountain Dew Midway, the Nerveless Nocks, world famous for their Giant Sway Pole Show featured on America’s Got Talent Extreme and AGT Season 17, will captivate the audience with midair daredevil stunts performed 80 feet above the ground. This is a show fairgoers won’t want to miss.
New Food Avenue: Want to try a new food, like pickle lemonade, a Cleveland corned beef egg roll, a deep-fried buffalo chicken bomb, or pickle pizza? A collection of the newest food vendors and wild fair fare will be gathered along New Food Avenue, located between the Ohio Lottery Main Street Stage and the north end of the Midway. More new foods, foods on a stick, and deep-fried delights will be available soon.
Poster Contest: A brand new poster contest was introduced to the lineup of competitions this year. Winning artist, Lindsay Boyd was selected as the grand champion. Smaller postcard-sized prints of the artwork will be available for purchase at the official Ohio State Fair gift shops and the All Ohio Arts Gift Shop in the Cox Fine Arts Center. Additionally, the top five finalists will have their posters displayed in Kasich Hall C.
Run Like a Girl 5k and 10K presented by Avina Women’s Care: On Sunday, Aug. 4, runners will gather at the Historic Crew Stadium and race through the fairgrounds to get a behind the scenes look at the Fair before the gates open to the public. Register today.
Sheepdog Spectacular: The Dog House has become a very popular attraction at the Ohio State Fair. In addition to the Marvelous Mutts show featuring performing rescue dogs, the Dog House will also feature Sheepdog Spectacular, an entertaining, interactive, and ag-centered sheepdog show featuring working sheepdogs herding sheep.
Strolling Entertainers: We won’t spoil the surprise, but fairgoers will see a few new faces strolling around the grounds providing laughs and fortunes.
Taste of Ohio Pavilion: The Taste of Ohio Café will be moving a little south this year to become the Taste of Ohio Pavilion. This will feature a lot of the same delicious cuisines offered in the Taste of Ohio Café. Be sure to stop by in the evenings and enjoy a meal to the tune of live music, and browse beautiful floral exhibits created by Ohioans.
Tiny Art Show: Fairgoers with an eye for art won’t want to miss the brand new Tiny Art Show in the Cox Fine Arts Center. Each artists accepted into the Fine Arts Exhibition was given the opportunity to submit a small piece of art, priced at $250 or less, to hang for sale in the exhibit. This is a great way to support local artists and start or enhance an art collection on a budget.
Wheels of Agriculture Game Show: Located in Kiddieland, this exciting, fast-paced, TV-style game show is fertilized with comedy and shenanigans which yield a bumper crop of prizes! The Wheels of Agriculture Game Show harvests smiles, laughter, and knowledge for all ages.
The 2024 Ohio State Fair is July 24 through Aug. 4. More information about the Fair can be found at ohiostatefair.com. The 2024 Ohio State Fair Media Guide will be available soon.
Today on the show I shared some tips on how you can avoid the heat wave that we are currently in. I also shared some background on what Juneteenth is. And 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 in Utica!
Here is the link where you can find more information on what Juneteenth is: Click HERE.
Here are the tips that I shared on how to avoid heat related illnesses:
Here is what ODH Director Bruce Vanderhoff said about heat-related illnesses, “High temperatures pose the threat of heat-related illnesses for all people, but some are more at risk than others,” he said. “It’s critical we remain vigilant and follow some simple precautions to get through it without incident, injury, or illness.”
High-risk groups include infants, young children, and older adults; people with mental illness and chronic medical conditions such as heart disease, obesity, and poor blood circulation, as well as people who are pregnant, work and exercise outdoors, and those without air conditioning in their homes. In addition, warns Vanderhoff, “It’s important to know that certain medications can increase your risk of heat-related illnesses.”
On average, more than 1,200 people die nationwide from heat-related causes every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
ODH and the CDC recommend the following precautions during periods of high temperatures and high humidity:
Drink Cool Fluids
· Help your body cool down by staying well hydrated with water. Don’t wait until you are thirsty to start drinking water.
· Monitor your body – you may need to drink more on hot and humid days, especially if you are active throughout the day. Talk to your doctor and consider the use of electrolytes when hydrating.
· Drink two to four cups of water every hour while working or exercising outside.
· Avoid fluids that contain alcohol or caffeine, as they can add to dehydration and increase the effects of heat illness.
Monitor or Limit Outdoor Activities
· Plan outdoor activities for the early morning or evening when the sun is less direct.
· A wide-brimmed hat protects against sunburn and helps keep the body cooler.
· Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects against UV-A and UV-B rays and has a sun protection factor (SPF) of at least 30.
o Both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend not putting sunscreen on infants, or those 6 months or younger. Infants should wear loose, lightweight clothing and a hat. Keep them out of direct sunlight – especially in the middle of the day – as much as possible.
· Take frequent breaks from the sun; move to the shade or into an air-conditioned building, especially at any hint of heat illness.
· Very young children may become preoccupied with outdoor play and not realize that they are getting overheated. Adults should closely monitor children, require frequent breaks, and bring them indoors for a cool drink.
· Children or youth involved in team sports should be closely monitored for signs of heat stress. Consideration should be given to shifting practices and games to cooler times of the day.
Know the Signs of Heat Stroke
· Heat stroke is a life-threatening condition characterized by a body temperature of 103 degrees or higher; red, hot, and dry or damp skin; rapid, strong pulse; headache; dizziness; nausea; confusion; unconsciousness.
· People experiencing heat stroke need immediate medical assistance – call 911.
o Before help arrives, begin cooling the exhausted individual by any means possible, such as spray from a garden hose or cool cloths. Move the person to a cooler place.
Know the Signs of Heat Exhaustion
· Heat exhaustion is characterized by heavy sweating; cold, pale, and clammy skin; fast, weak pulse; muscle cramps; tiredness or weakness; dizziness; headache; and nausea or vomiting.
· Move the exhausted individual to a cool place, loosen their clothing, and have them sip water. If possible, put cool, wet cloths on the person or have them take a cool bath.
· If the exhausted individual begins throwing up, or if symptoms get worse or last for over an hour – call 911.
Increased Risks for Older Adults
· As people age, their bodies do not adjust as well to high temperatures or humidity. Plus, chronic health conditions and medications can change how older adults’ bodies respond to heat.
· Common types of heat-related illnesses that affect older adults include heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke.
· Family, friends, and neighbors are urged to check on older neighbors, friends, and family, as well as those with chronic medical conditions, at least twice a day since they are among those at highest risk for heat-related illnesses.
o Encourage them to stay in air-conditioned environments as much as possible and to look for an air-conditioned shelter if necessary.
o Recommend that they take cool showers or baths to cool down.
o Tell them to seek medical care immediately if they have symptoms of heat-related illness like muscle cramps, headaches, nausea, or vomiting.
Don’t Forget Your Pets
· Animals kept outdoors should have plenty of fresh water and a covered area for shade and cooling down.
· Never leave pets in vehicles. Even if the windows are cracked open, interior temperatures can rise almost 20 degrees within the first 10 minutes.
I was born on June 19th, 1903, in Yorkville, Manhattan, New York City.
I was the second of four children.
I studied Engineering at Columbia University, but I eventually dropped out to pursue my professional baseball career.
I played in 2,130 consecutive games which earned me the nickname the “Iron Horse”.
I died of a disease which is named after me.
I died on June 2nd, 1941, in the Bronx, New York at the age of 37.
….I am Henry “Lou” Gehrig
Congratulations to Jan of Howard for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
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