Today on the show we talked about a little bit of everything. I gave updates on how the Lady Cougar Basketball Team. I also talked about how today is Customer Service Day. I know it’s not everyone’s favorite thing to deal with, but there are several benefits to Customer Service.
Some of the benefits of customer service is that you can speak to someone to try to help you with a certain problem that you might be having. They can also assist you with looking specific things up on the internet.
Today on the show we talked about everything that happened with Food For The Hungry. We gave some total updates from the drives around Knox County. We also shared our updated total of $263,502.08! We are so thankful for your support year in and year out to this organization! You can visit our website wnzr.fm to view all of the latest updated totals from Food For The Hungry. Just click on the Food For The Hungry Banner on the main screen.
Congratulations to Jackie of Mount Vernon for winning a For King & Country: What Are We Waiting For CD.
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Congratulations to Bob of Howard for winning a Starting Point Goodie Bag.
I was born on December 13th, 1925, in West Plains, Missouri.
I left during my senior year of high school to join the U.S. Army Air Forces to become a pilot in WWII but I was denied several times.
Eventually, I became a radio announcer for the Special Forces to entertain them.
I started my career as a radio DJ before I ended up on Broadway.
I am known for being in Mary Poppins. I was also Albert Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie.
I am still living at 98 years young.
…..I am Dick Van Dyke
Congratulations to Jackie of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
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 we shared some interviews from cast members from the musical Journey To Bethlehem. We also had two more people registered for a chance to win a turkey from Smithhisler Meats. And of course our weekly Who am I? trivia question where someone has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
Here are the different links to the interviews that we played on the show:
Fiona Palomo As Mary –
Milo Manheim as Joseph –
Nikki and Adam Anders talk about making the movie and being married collaborators –
The Greatest Story Ever Told. Pastor Bryan Lottis talks with Director Adam Anders about how 4 chapters of scripture turned into a family musical film –
Today on the show I talked about how today is kickoff day for the 2023 Food For The Hungry Drive! I also talked about my experiences with Food For The Hungry and how it has impacted me. And of course we had our Who am I? trivia question where one person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.
We spoke with Lisa Mazzari, FFTH Executive Director and Olivia Stern, Digital Content and Marketing Director.
The ladies shared an in-depth look at this year’s campaign. Click HERE to hear the entire conversation or click the link below.
The topics included:
History of the organization and campaign
Dates for this year’s collection and broadcast
This year’s goal
How the legacy of giving is the true success story of Food For The Hungry
How this collection is really making a difference in our community.
Information about the Partner Board and their involvement
Highlights of the 2023 FFTH Event Calendar
How to stay connected
Distribution of funds
How FFTH is a local drive to benefit local families in Knox County
The impact of $1.00. In 2023, $1.00 will buy $4.89 in groceries at the Mid-Ohio Food Collective
How to give
Summer Grants
Winter Grants
Discussion about the mission of FFTH – “Working Together To Care For Our Neighbors”
If you would like to volunteer, call or text Lisa Mazzari at 740-398-0569 or email lisam.ffth@gmail.com
Follow Food For The Hungry: – Facebook @Food For The Hungry Knox County – Instagram @ffthcares – Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org
Food For The Hungry Board of Directors: – Austin Swallow – Jacob Doup – Curtis Newland – Marcy Rinehart – Joe Rinehart – Michelle Coscia – Jim McLaughlin – Lisa Lloyd – Chelsea Porter – Jim Riggle – Melanie Snow – Jared Stein
I was born on November 2nd, 1795, in Pineville, North Carolina
I was the first of 10 children.
I studied at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and graduated with honors in 1818.
After I graduated, I went to Nashville, Tennessee to study law.
I served as the Governor of Tennessee from October 14th, 1839 – October 15th, 1841.
I served as the President of the United States from March 4th, 1845 – March 4th, 1849.
I died on June 15th, 1849, at the age of 53.
….I am James K. Polk
Congratulations to Dan 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 the Church at Chapel Hill’s Fall Festival is coming up. We talked with both Connie Jackson and Pastor Jon Whisner on what this event is all about. You won’t want to miss out on all the activities that will be at the event! Also, another person had a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant if they could guess the correct answer to our Who am I? trivia question.
I was born on October 25th, 1881, in Malaga, Andalusia, Spain.
My father was a painter who specialized in naturalistic depictions of birds. He also was a professor of art at the School of Crafts.
I have created around 50,000 artworks throughout my lifetime, including paintings, drawings, sculptures, and ceramics.
I am the Co-Founder of Cubism which is an art movement.
The most famous painting that I am known for is the “Guernica” which I finished in 1937.
I died on April 8th, 1973, at the age of 91.
….I am Pablo Picasso
Congratulations to Elizabeth of Centerburg for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant!
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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