Since it’s National Hot Dog day, and we’re four days away from the Knox County Fair, why wouldn’t we go all in on this favorite fair food? The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council has us covered!
Mount Vernon is getting a splash pad at Riverside Park, hopefully as early as this fall.
Councilwoman Amber Keener announced plans Monday night at the City Council meeting. The splash pad will be pirate-themed and named in the memory of former Ariel executive, husband and father, Hunter Wright (Capt. Hunter’s Landing). Funding for the splash pad and the adjacent pavilion are coming from the Ariel Corporation and the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County.
The pavilion will be able to host events like local meetings, outdoor music lessons, book talks, and parts of the library’s summer reading program. Rendering pictures here were provided by Councilwoman Keener!
Today is National Pecan Pie Day!
Pecan pie is a staple at Thanksgiving and Christmas tables around the country.
The first printed pecan pie recipe surfaced in an 1886 edition of “Harper’s Bazaar” magazine. Years later, various forms of the recipe were published in well-known cookbooks such as “Joy of Cooking.”
NationalToday.com reports that throughout the early 1900s, Karo corn syrup was invented and yet another claim to the discovery of pecan pie emerged. The wife of a company executive shared her recipe using Karo as the ingredient of choice instead of maple syrup, honey, or molasses. Whether her claim is true, Karo corn syrup helped raise the popularity of pecan pie when they published the recipe on the product can.
Today is also National Eat Your Jello Day…um…what??
Jell-O was trademarked in New York in 1897, but it’s a classic dessert we all know and love! The best part of it is that it comes in a variety of flavors and can be combined with many ingredients for a simple, delicious treat.
Today on The Afternoon Drive, Josiah Sidle and Zoe Bricker shared about World Chocolate day and 100 fun things to do in Ohio.
If you’d like to learn more about World Chocolate Day you can visit HERE
We also shared 100 fun things to do in Ohio, some of the events we talked about were not listed such as The Mount Vernon Music and Arts Festival on August 10-12. If you want to read the 100 things to do, you can click here.
On June 28, 1953, workers at a Chevrolet factory in Flint, Michigan, built the inaugural Corvette. Two days later, the first Corvette was proudly driven off the production line, marking the completion of one of the 300 produced that year.
Today also celebrates the seafood appetizer Ceviche, one of my personal favorites (and I enjoy making it). Ceviche (say-VEE-chay) is popular in the Caribbean regions and in Latin America. It is made from raw, white fish (cod, sea bass, even shrimp or tilapia), marinated overnight in lime and/or lemon juice, which actually cooks the raw fish. I like to mix the lime juice with cilantro, a little bit of salsa or pico de gallo, a pinch of salt and a pinch of garlic salt or garlic cloves. Check out some ceviche recipes here from Cooking Classy.
yesterday was the birthday of B-I-N-G-O! The game originated in 16th century Italy, gaining popularity in Europe before it evolved into the modern version. Edwin S. Lowe introduced Bingo in the US in the early 20th century.
Who Am I?
I was born June 28,1703, in Epworth, Lincolnshire, England
I was the 15th of 19 children, one of nine who survived infancy
I was rescued from a fire when I was five years old after becoming trapped
I was ordained a deacon after finishing my degrees at Christ Church, Oxford
I was a member of the Holy Club with my brother Charles, later called the Oxford Methodists
My evangelical experience on May 24, 1738 at Aldersgate Street is still celebrated in churches today
I believed and preached on personal holiness and social engagement, many times called the Wesleyan Holiness movement
I am…John Wesley! Congratulations to Dan of Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the Katy Nichole CD, ‘Jesus Changed My Life.’
Today on The Afternoon Drive, Zoe shared the interview Alyssa Sidle did with Alex Sheen with Because I Said I would. Here is a little bit from Because I Said I Would
“It’s hard to overstate what has been lost: our computers, program supplies, recreation equipment, merchandise inventory, fundraising resources, event supplies, washers and dryers, sheets, towels, blankets, cleaning supplies, audio/video equipment… It’s all gone.
During this challenging time, as we rebuild what has been lost, your support becomes invaluable in sustaining our mission.”
If you would like to learn more about their organization or how to donate, please visit HERE
Zoe also talked about national selfie day and world music day!
World Music Day originally launched several decades ago in France. In 1982 the Ministry of Culture in France developed a clever idea to celebrate the wonders of music. They wanted free, live music to be available to everybody no matter what their heritage or background. Usually you have to pay for tickets to music festivals, but not with World Music Day! If you would like to know more please click HERE
Today is FLAG DAY! Celebrating the adoption of the flag by the second Continental Congress on June 14, 1777. President Woodrow Wilson, on May 30, 1916, issued a presidential proclamation declaring June 14 to be National Flag Day.
Today is also the birthday of the U.S. Army, which was first established by the Continental Congress back in 1775 to fight against the British during the American Revolutionary War. Throughout its history, the U.S. Army has played a vital role in protecting the security and interests of the United States, both domestically and abroad. Happy birthday to our Army vets and THANK YOU for your service!
Pat Sajak, the longtime host of TV’s Wheel of Fortune, announced Monday that next season will be his last. “Well, the time has come,” Sajak shared on social media. “I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last. It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you all.” Sajak joined the syndicated show in 1981. Additionally, he hosted a daytime version of the series throughout the ’80s. He’s won three Daytime Emmy Awards, as well as a Lifetime Achievement honor, for his work. In Wheel of Fortune‘s 36th season, in 2018, he succeeded the Price Is Right‘s Bob Barker as the longest-running host of a game show.
“The Chosen,” the hit Biblical series about the life of Jesus, is coming to The CW this summer. The network announced Friday that it had picked up the first three seasons of “The Chosen”, which will debut on July 16 at 8 p.m. EST. The Angel Studios show will continue airing through the fall until concluding its run with a Christmas Eve finale. The CW is the first U.S. broadcast TV network to air “The Chosen,” which was created by Dallas Jenkins and stars Jonathan Roumie as Jesus. The Christian historical drama started as a crowdfunded project that went on to become a worldwide hit with 110 million viewers in 175 countries.
Your deadline for WNZR’s Take Dad to Dinner is tomorrow night (Thursday, 11:59pm). Make sure your dad is nominated! Click here to go to the WNZR website and registration page.
I was born June 14, 1969 in Mannheim, West Germany
I started playing tennis at 4 years of age under the coaching of my father, Peter
I turned pro in 1982 when I was 13
I won the French Open in 1987 when I was 17
I won the Golden Slam in 1988, meaning all four tennis major tournaments, plus the Olympic Gold Medal in Seoul, South Korea
I was the world’s #1 women’s tennis player for a record 377 weeks
I married fellow tennis player Andre Agassi in 2001 and we have two children
I am Steffi Graf. Congratulations to Lori from Fredericktown, who guessed correctly and wins the Katy Nichole CD, ‘Jesus Changed My Life.’
Today on the afternoon drive we heard from Paul McNeal from MVNU Athletics about their upcoming Par 3 Palooza happening at Irish Hills Golf Club, if you would like more information you can visit HERE. The interview segments are also on our soundcloud.
Today is national chocolate ice cream day and if you would like to learn a little bit more about Chocolate Ice Cream you can visit HERE.
Today is also national best friends day! To learn more about that you can click HERE
We also played Who am I? Here are the clues:
I was born in Stubenville OH
I am known for being a Jazz Musician and Actor but I have many other titles under my belt
I was a founding member of the Rat Pack
I was nick named “The King of Cool”
Who am I? if you guessed Dean Martin, you would be correct! Congratulations to Jack for winning an Anne Wilson CD with the correct guess!
International Otter Survival Fund began in 1993 to protect and help the different species of otters worldwide. It was inspired by observing otters in their natural habitats. The Fund is one of the world’s leading charities with various projects that protect otters. They have dedicated over 20 years of research to conserving, protecting, and caring for otters. They have developed a worldwide program to encourage education on otters. To date, they have supported projects in 44 countries and helped cubs in 33 countries. To learn more you can click HERE
It is also national Flip Flop day which was made by Tropical Smoothie Cafe and to learn more you can visit HERE
Speaking of national days, it is national save your hearing day and you can do this by not using Q-Tips, you can wear ear plugs at concerts and for more information you can click this LINK
Today we also played Who am I, and here were the clues
I was born in 1930 in San Francisco California
I was drafted during the Korean War
I have been described as the quintessential western man in Hollywood movies
My first western film was “Hang em High”
I have 11 academy award nominations and 4 wins
I am Clint Eastwood who turned 93 today! Congrats to Charla for winning a $10 gift card to Ye Olde Mill
Thanks for tuning in and I will see you tomorrow for praise and worship Thursday!
Who Knew that today was National Scavenger Hunt Day?
Developed from a tradition of folk games throughout ancient history, the scavenger hunt has been around in its modern form in the US for around a century. The game was made popular in the 1930s by New York gossip columnist and radio personality, ElsaMaxwell. Around that time, the concept of the game was even featured in the 1936 film, My Man Godfrey.
Elsa Maxwell (photo credit: iMDB)
By the ‘70s and ‘80s, college and university campuses had made the scavenger hunt their own. The University of Chicago Scavenger Hunt (called Scav Hunt or “Scav”) was founded in 1987 and continues to be held annually over four days in the month of May.
National Scavenger Hunt Day is celebrated on May 24 in honor of the 1883 birth date of Elsa Maxwell, the party hostess and promoter of the game who brought it into modern times in the 1930s.
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This week is also the birthdate of the mastermind behind fictional detective, Sherlock Holmes. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was born May 22, 1859. He wrote his first Holmes story in 1887 (he was 28 years old).
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This week is also the birthdate of America’s largest marble structure, the New York Public Library. It took 14 years and $9 million to build. The dedication was May 23, 1911, with the opening today – estimates say 40,000 people came through the library its first day!
The library’s exterior (photo credit: NYPL)
I was born on May 24, 1819, in London, England.
I was the only daughter of Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent.
I became queen in 1837, at the age of 18 when her uncle, King William IV, died.
I reigned for 63 years.
In 1840, I married my first cousin, Prince Albert. We had nine children together, who married into various royal families across Europe.
That earned me the nickname, “the grandmother of Europe.”
My reign witnessed significant social and industrial changes in Britain. I died in 1901.
I am...Queen Victoria – congratulations to Wendi from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the Matt Maher CD, ‘Alive and Breathing.’
Thank you to Mallory Thomas, Lilly Buckley, Aubrey Bailey, Abby Ralston and Dr. Bob Tocheff from calling in all the way from Croatia. We’ll be praying for traveling mercies as Collegians spreads the Gospel through music!
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and say hey to your brother (s) today – it’s Brother’s Day, according to its creator, Daniel Rhoades of Hoover, Alabama. Read more here and enjoy seeing these brothers we get the chance to play here at WNZR…
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