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…
Today’s goofy holiday is National Cherry Cobbler Day!! Joe is a big cobbler fan, especially peach and cherry, his two favorites.
But why the name cobbler? A recent article on AllRecipes.com shared that cobbler is usually topped with batter or biscuits instead of crust. Cobbler’s name comes from its sometimes cobbled texture, which is a result of spooning or dropping the topping over the fruit rather than distributing it equally. This way, the filling can peek through.
It’s also World Telecommunication Day, This day is a reminder of how important communication is in our lives and it got its start in 1969 when the International Telecommunication Union was founded. Read more about it HERE
I was born on May 17, 1956, in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.
I started boxing at the Palmer Park, Maryland rec center when I was 13
I won an Olympic gold medal at the 1976 games in Montreal.
I won multiple world titles in five different weight divisions, Welterweight, Super Welterweight, Middleweight, and Super Middleweight.
I retired in 1982 for a brief time due to a detached retina.
I gained widespread fame for my speed, agility, and boxing skills, which earned me the nickname “Sugar” for my sweet fighting style.
After retiring from boxing in 1997, I’ve remained involved in the sport as a boxing analyst, motivational speaker, and philanthropist, inspiring and making a positive impact on future generations of boxers.
I am Sugar Ray Leonard! Congratulations to Brenda from Fredericktown, who guessed correctly and wins the We The Kingdom CD.
SHRIMP is so popular that, on average, each person living in the US eats more than 4 pounds of shrimp each year. This means that the country consumes around 1.4 billion pounds of shrimp annually. Throughout the world, at least 9 billion pounds of shrimp are consumed each year.
Today, the highest consumer of shrimp per capita is Japan, with the United States coming in second. With more than 2000 different species that exist throughout the globe, shrimp can range from small to large and also range in color. The most common species of shrimp, however, are Rock Shrimp, Pink Shrimp, Tiger Shrimp and White Shrimp.
GOLF is celebrated today. This special day actively encourages more people to take up the sport. Over the years, industry leaders in the U.S. have worked to make golf more accessible and affordable since most people consider the sport elitist and very expensive.
The good news? Golf participation has increased dramatically, particularly during the 2020 pandemic wherein the need for outdoor recreation spiked up. National Golf Day reinforces the sport’s emotional, social, physical, and environmental benefits. It is a day to remember that this excellent sport could be for everyone.
RECEPTIONISTS! They’re there when you call to make an appointment, they call you to make sure you remember to make it. When you need a referral, they’re the ones who take the call and make sure it happens, and when there’s a cancellation they call to let you know of the change.
They do the paperwork that keeps everything in order, and sometimes, they get their supervisor’s lunch while dealing with the concerns of customers all day long.
Without a receptionist, there’s no way an office could go about the day to day business smoothly, so WE THANK YOU!
Today is also the first day to vote on your top two of the final five new dog logos for the Cleveland Browns. Here’s the link.
1. I was born Frederick Austerlitz on May 10, 1899, in Omaha, Nebraska.
2. I began performing with my older sister, Adele, as children, and we formed a successful vaudeville dance act.
3. In the 1930s, I made a name for myself as a film actor and dancer, starring in movies like “Top Hat” and “Swing Time,” both with Ginger Rogers.
4. I also starred in “Easter Parade” with Judy Garland and “Funny Face” with Audrey Hepburn.
5. I was known for my smooth, graceful dance style and my ability to make difficult dance routines look effortless.
6. I was also a singer and recorded several albums throughout my career.
7. I lived until 1987, passing away at the age of 88.
Who Am I? I am…Fred Astaire.
Congratulations to Bob from Howard, who guessed correctly and wins the Chris Tomlin CD. ‘Always.’
Today on the show we talked about how today is National Radio Day and we also talked with cast members from Our Town which is being performed by MTV Arts.
Here is the link to our Soundcloud page where you can find all of our interviews that we did with cast members from the show Our Town.
We gave away two sets of tickets to the performance Our Town presented by MTV Arts. Congratulations to Doug of Mount Vernon and Kristi of Mount Vernon who won two pairs of tickets to the performance!
Join us tomorrow for one more chance to win a pair of tickets to the performance!
Today for Who Knew Wednesday, we shared Marcy’s recent conversation with Martin Booker, Executive Director of the Mount Vernon Arts Consortium, about this year’s MVAC schedule and the Mount Vernon Presents initiative.
I was born on April 26, 1933, in San Antonio, Texas.
I am an actress, comedian, and singer.
I had a long-running CBS-TV show which aired from 1967-1978.
On my show, I won numerous awards, including 25 Emmy Awards.
I was in numerous films including “Annie” and “Noises Off”.
I am still living and am 90 years old.
I am…Carol Burnett! Congratulations to Dawn from Fredericktown, who guessed correctly and wins the Anne Wilson CD, My Jesus.
We also got a special visit from Offenburg, Germany native Jessy Hetzel, a friend of students Lucy Prosek and Ricky Geyer, who is visiting Ohio this week! We got to talk a bit about her travels and future plans.
Yea, it’s a weird combination, but they are both being celebrated today!
National Banana Day is a yearly event that is aimed at celebrating bananas in every conceivable sense of the word–because the banana is certainly a fruit worth celebrating!
While bananas are believed to have originated in Southeast Asia, mainly in India, they made their way west by Arab conquerors in 327 BC, and eventually bananas ended up in Europe. By the 1870s, bananas made their way to the Caribbean with missionaries.
National Garlic Day celebrates the history of garlic, in addition to its glorious taste and its incredible health benefits. National Garlic Day helps experts and average people alike to explore the history of this bulb, learning how it came to be one of the most popular flavors in the world.
Wild garlic has been traced back to Central Asia more than 5000 years ago.
I was born on April 19, 1721, in Newton, Massachusetts
I was the only person to sign all four of the major documents that established the United States: the Continental Association, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation, and the United States Constitution.
In addition to my political career, I was also a successful lawyer, serving as a judge in Connecticut’s Superior Court and as a professor of law at Yale University.
I was instrumental in the creation of the Great Compromise, which resolved the issue of representation in the United States Congress by combining elements of the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan.
I died on July 23, 1793, at the age of 72, in New Haven, Connecticut where a monument is named after me.
… I am Roger Sherman
Congratulations to Rodney from Gambier, who wins the We The Kingdom CD!
Today we shared the scoop on what’s going on with the MTVarts Summer Musical, now that the Knox Memorial will be closed for HVAC renovations.
Marcy talked with Janis Stone (Business Manager) and Bruce Jacklin (Artistic Director) about the changes, which include postponing ‘The Little Mermaid’ until 2024, and bringing ‘Sister Act’ to the Woodward Opera House in July. They also touch on the upcoming Classics Series, ‘Our Town,’ and the Arts IQ plans for ‘Matilda, Jr.’ this fall.
Listen to the conversations here on our WNZR Soundcloud page!
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