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The Park District and Millwood Church of Christ make it happen!

Today our focus is on the Knox County Park District and the Millwood Church of Christ, who have teamed again to bring a new activity to the popular Fire and Ice event that benefits Food For The Hungry.   Fire and Ice 2021 will be held as two drive-through events, one at Wolf Run Park and one at Millwood Church of Christ. The drive-through events are scheduled for Saturday, December 11 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at both locations.

Luminaria will magically guide you through the Wolf Run Regional Park parking lot located at 17621 Yauger Road in Mount Vernon. There, Park District staff will be on hand to retrieve boxed and canned food items from your vehicle and accept monetary donations for Food For The Hungry. No need to park and leave your car as the drive-through luminaria will guide you to the drop-off point in the parking lot. 

Across the county, the Millwood Church of Christ located at 10900 Millersburg Road in Howard also has luminaria to guide you through the church parking lot at a drive-through event. At this location church personnel and volunteers will be on-hand to accept canned and boxed food items and monetary donations for Food For The Hungry.

Click this SoundCloud link to hear Marcy Rinehart’s conversation with Lori Totman of the Knox County Park District!

Click this SoundCloud link to hear Wesley Boston’s conversation with Pastor Dave Jones at Millwood Church of Christ!

–          I was born December 8, 1925 in New York City
–          My parents were vaudeville dancers and I started dancing as a child
–          I was drafted into the US Army in 1943 and put on performances for troops
–          My father, godfather and I made up the Will Mastin Trio
–          In 1956 I starred in the Broadway musical, Mr. Wonderful
–          I became part of Frank Sinatra’s Rat Pack in 1959 and starred in Ocean’s 11
–          I died of throat cancer in 1990

I am…Sammy Davis, Jr.

Congratulations to Bob from Howard, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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Musicians make it happen!

We are excited to feature Foodstock 2021 for our weekly Food For The Hungry feature.

Elixir Presents will hold their 10th Annual Foodstock, a live concert, featuring the music of Peter, Paul & Mary, Joan Baez and other folk artists on Monday, December 6 at 7:00 pm.

The concert will be held at the Memorial Theater at the Knox Memorial (112 E. High St., Mount Vernon, Ohio). Admission is food items and/or monetary donation. Information about Foodstock can also be found at www.elixirpresents.com

Listen to the full conversation with Marcy Rinehart with Mike and Chris Petee here! https://soundcloud.com/wnzr/sets/the-10th-annual-foodstock-returns-for-2021-enjoy-folkfest-on-126

–          I was born December 1, 1913 in Weatherford, TX
–          My father was a lawyer and my mother a violin teacher
–          I married at 17 and had a son, Larry, who later became a TV star
–          My big break came on radio, where I was singing for a show and was discovered by Oscar Hammerstein
–          I made my Broadway debut in 1938
–          I starred in South Pacific, The Sound of Music and my most famous role, Peter Pan
–          I was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1973

I am…Mary Martin. Congratulations to Marty from Howard, who wins the $5 gift card from Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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High schoolers make it happen!

High School students around Knox County are collecting food and monetary donations to support the 40th Annual Food For The Hungry Drive. 

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Collection Coordinator, Shawn Dugan about this year’s unique fundraising. Each school is finding unique and creative ways to motivate students to get involved with the collection.  Click HERE to hear their conversation. 
https://soundcloud.com/wnzr/sets/knox-county-high-schools-collect-donations-for-food-for-the-hungry

Top collecting schools in two categories will once again be awarded the traveling plaque as provided by COTC to recognize each school’s accomplishment. 

The Central Knox County Award will go to either Mount Vernon or the Knox County Career Center. And The Greater Knox County Award will go to one of the following schools: Centerburg, Danville, East Knox, or Fredericktown. Each year, the winning school’s name is added to the traveling plaque. 

Representatives from each school will be invited to participate in the Food For The Hungry broadcast from the Memorial Theater at the Knox Memorial on Friday, Dec. 10. 

For more information about the High School Food Drive Competition, schools and students can contact Shawn Dugan through email by using shawndugan@windstream.net, to help coordinate their collections or answer questions. 

Here are the 2021 collection dates for Knox County High Schools: 

* Fredericktown High School: 11/15 – 11/19 – just wrapped up 

* Centerburg High School: 11/16 – 12/1 

* The Knox County Career Center: 11/29 – 12/9 

* Mount Vernon High School: 11/30 – 12/7 

* Danville High School: 11/30 – 12/7 

–          I was born November 24, 1938 in Charlotte, Tennessee
–          I was Indiana’s Mr. Basketball in 1956
–          I was a three-time player of the year and all-American at he University of Cincinnati
–          I co-captained the US gold medal basketball Team in the 1960 Olympics
–          I became the first player to average a triple-double in 1962
–          I won an NBA title with the Milwaukee Bucks in 1971
–          I retired as the NBA’s all-time assist leader; and am now 7th all-time
–          I’m in the college and pro basketball halls of fame

I am…OSCAR ROBERTSON! Congratulations to Dave from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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Psi Iota Xi helps make it happen!

Today we launch a series of “Who Knews” about the 2021 Knox County Food For The Hungry drive!

The 2021 Psi Iota Xi Knox County Elementary School Drive is underway. All donations benefit the 40th annual FFTH drive.

Mount Vernon area classrooms along with Centerburg, Danville, East Knox, and Fredericktown elementary schools will join the sorority’s collection efforts. Psi Iota Xi also supplies schools with collection boxes.  Students and families can make donations through this Friday, November 19. 

Click here to listen to Wesley Boston’s conversation with Psi Iota Xi’s Sandra Fithian.

–          I was born on November 17, 1930 in California
–          My high school track coach encouraged me to take up the decathlon
–          I made the Olympics the summer after I graduated from high school
–          I was the youngest gold medalist in track and field at 17
–          I attended Stanford, played in a Rose Bowl and spent two years in the Marines
–          I repeated as gold medalist in 1952
–          I served four terms in the US House of Representatives

I am…Bob Mathias. Congratulations to Joshua from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Congratulations to Debbie and Janell from Mount Vernon for getting registered!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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Reflections from Coach Flemming

As we approach MVNU Homecoming this weekend, we shared a Cougar Conversation with former men’s basketball coach and Athletic Director Scott Flemming (Class of 1980).

You can listen to the full chat with our own Marcy Rinehart by clicking here!

–          I was born in Saxony, Germany on November 10, 1483
–          My country was part of the Holy Roman Empire
–          I started university at the age of 17 and received my master’s degree at 22
–          My father wanted me to be a lawyer, but I was drawn to theology and philosophy
–          I was once struck by lightning while riding horseback
–          I am known as a main figure in the Protestant Reformation
–          I published my 95 Theses in 1517
–          My wife and I had six children

I am…Martin Luther. Congratulations to Rob from Fredericktown, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Today we registered Rhonda from Fredericktown and Monica from Gambier!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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Those overused phrases…

Today is cliche day, where we either celebrate, or complain about, those overused phrases at home, in the workplace or on the field!

I shared some of the overused business cliches, inspired by this article from TechRepublic.

  1. It’s a win-win situation – If you say this, no one has won anything.
  2. Think outside the box – This uncreative saying means you’re already stuck inside said box.
  3. In today’s world – It means now. Say now.
  4. Push the envelope – There is no special envelope to push. I swear

What about sports cliches?

  1. He just caught a body – this happens when a player dunks on another player
  2. GOAT – an acronym standing for ‘Greatest of All Time’
  3. A win is a win – you say this when you overcome errors and turnovers to win a game
  4. Next man up – recently been ingrained in society by notably tough coaches, who expect players to come off the bench and perform when someone gets injured
  5. He just took him to school – This happens when an older player makes a play that a younger player hasn’t seen yet.

Since it’s Sandwich Day, we also shared our all-time best sandwiches.

Joe: Redneck Reuben Sandwich from Barnes BBQ Express in Savannah, Georgia…plenty of sliced beef brisket piled high, topped with swiss cheese, cole slaw, and a kickin’, BBQ ranch sauce on grilled Texas toast.

Dylan: Peanut Butter Banana Burger from River City Café in North Myrtle Beach, SC.
Topped with creamy peanut butter, banana, and mayo.

–          I was born today, November 3rd, 1918 in Van Meter, Iowa
–          I played American Legion baseball and started pitching at age 15
–          My catcher in Iowa was Nile Kinnick, who won the 1939 Heisman Trophy
–          I joined the Cleveland Indians at age 17
–          I pitched from 1936 to 1941, then joined the Navy for World War II aboard the USS Alabama
–          I resumed my career from 1945 and played 10 more years, winning 266 games with 44 shutouts
–          I was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962

I am, Bob Feller – congratulations to Julia from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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Celebrating spuds & a legendary President

Did you know that the name potatoes come from the Spanish word patata? If you didn’t, now you do!

Potatoes are one of the most common vegetables, and the most important crop in the world. They are part of the nightshade family. Potatoes are tubers, which is a swollen part of a stem that provides nutrients for the leafy part of the Solanum tubersomum plant. That plant is where potatoes come from. You can make a lot of different things from potatoes. Some of Dylan’s favorites are potato soup (he thinks his grandma’s is the best), mashed potatoes, french fries, and chips.

Potatoes were first cultivated in South America sometime between 5,000 and 7,000 BC, in the area that is now southern Peru and northwest Bolivia. They ended up being brought back to Europe in the sixteenth century. The first people to bring them to North America was the Scotch-Irish immigrants, who introduced them in 1719.

So, think about that for a second, potatoes were discovered somewhere between 5,000 and 7,000 BC but weren’t brought to North America until 1719! After the immigrants introduced potatoes, they quickly spread across the rest of the continent. Today, potatoes are grown in all 50 states in the U.S. with the largest producing state being Idaho (obviously).

Potatoes can also help your health. Potatoes contain all different kinds of vitamins, but the one that sticks out to me is vitamin B6. Vitamin B6 helps neurological functions. It helps relieve depression and stress and may even have a positive impact on ADHD. Potatoes help maintain blood pressure and overall health, helps keep skin healthy, and reduces cancer risk

–          I was born on October 27, 1858 in New York City
–          I was a lifelong conservationist, historian, politician and author
–          I was Assistant Secretary of the Navy until resigning to lead the Rough Riders into Cuba
–          I was elected governor of New York in 1898
–          I ran on the McKinley ticket in 1900 and was elected vice-president
–          I became President when McKinley was assassinated and served two terms
–          I came out of retirement and ran for a third term in 1912 but lost
–          My face is on Mount Rushmore
–          I died in 1919 at the age of 60
 
WHO AM I? The 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt. Congratulations to Lydia from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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Food combos, the Mick and the Heartbreaker…

Today’s Who Knew? tidbits include a famous (or infamous depending on your feelings) food combination and the birthday of one of baseball’s greatest sluggers.

CHICKEN AND WAFFLES

(from TheNationalDailyShow.com)

One of the South’s most famous food creations is chicken and waffles. But this delicious combination of flavors was actually born in the Harlem neighborhood of New York City. During the 1940s, the Wells Supper Club was a popular late-night spot and attracted Jazz musicians after their gigs. They’d come in hungry, but found that they’d arrived too late for dinner, but too early for breakfast. In order to accommodate the musicians, the restaurant came up with the genius idea of serving a bit of both meals. Hence, fried chicken for dinner and waffles for breakfast.

Roscoe’s House of Chicken N’ Waffles in Southern California founded National Chicken and Waffles Day this year to highlight this delicious cuisine pairing and to dedicate the day as one of service and volunteerism. Check out Roscoe’s foundation website to see more ways to get involved and celebrate National Chicken and Waffles Day.

Read more by clicking here!

MICKEY MANTLE’S BIRTHDATE

On October 20th, 1931, Hall of Fame slugger Mickey Mantle is born in Spavinaw, Oklahoma.

He was a center fielder who spent his whole career (1951-1968) with the New York Yankees and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974. His career Batting Average was .298. He had 2,415 hits in his career. He also hit 536 Home Runs. He also had 1,509 Runs Batted In. He has the second highest OPS+ (On-base plus slugging) among center fielders.

He is a 20x All-Star, 7x World Series champion, 3x American League MVP winning back-to-back in 1956-57, He won the Triple Crown in 1956, Gold Glove Award Winner (1962), AL Batting Champion (1956), 4x AL Home Run Leader. His #7 Jersey number is retired by the New York Yankees.

–          I was born October 20, 1950 in Gainesville, FL
–          I started playing guitar at age 12
–          My first band was called Mudcrutch and I dropped out of high school to tour with them
–          My next band had a popular single, “Breakdown,” in the UK that eventually charted here in 1978
–          I did a hit duet with Stevie Nicks, “Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around”
–          I was also part of the Traveling Wilburys with George Harrison and Roy Orbison
–          I died in 2017

Who Am I? Guitarist, singer and songwriter Tom Petty.

Congratulations to Jackie from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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Pins will fall this weekend!

Today we highlighted the MVNU men’s and women’s bowling teams as they prepare to host their first-ever home tournament this weekend at Colonial City Lanes.

Hear our own bowler, MVNU/WNZR senior Dana Hicks and his conversation with coaches Ron Garlinger and Amber Brubaker by clicking these SoundCloud links.

Read more about MVNU Bowling here.

  • I was born on this day, October 6, 1906 in Germantown, PA
  • I started as an extra in shorts and silent films, signing with Fox in 1926
  • I won one Academy Award for Best Actress for three films
  • My winning roles include ‘7th Heaven,’ ‘Sunrise, A Song of Two Humans,’ and ‘Street Angel.’
  • My success continued into spoken film, including the 1937 original version of ‘A Star is Born’
  • I made my Broadway debut in 1980 in the stage version of Harold and Maude
  • I died in 1984

I am…actress Janet Gaynor. Congratulations to Kim from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the $5 gift card to Everlasting Cup.

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Dylan

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