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Cinnamon Rolls and a Local President!

Hi!

Today on the show I talked about how today is National Cinnamon Roll Day! I also did our weekly Who am I? trivia question where one lucky person has a chance to win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Did you know that cinnamon can be dated back as far back as 2800 BC in Chinese writings? I had no idea either!

Here are some of the notes that I took on National Cinnamon Roll Day:

  • Did you know that Cinnamon can be dated as far back as 2800 BC in Chinese writings? Cinnamon is known as Cinnamomum verum.
  • Cinnamon comes from the bark of a tree.
  • Its botanical name is “amomon” which translates to a fragrant spice plant.
  • The spice was used for medicinal purposes for healing, such as sore throats or coughing.
  • The 16th century is when it is believed to have been used in traditional styles of baking.
  • Cinnamon Rolls are believed to have been founded in Europe after the arrival of cinnamon to the continent.
  • They didn’t become popular until the country Sweden made them in the early 20th century.
  • During WWI Swedish people weren’t able to afford the spices, so it wasn’t until after WWI that Sweden was able to afford luxury items like spices.
  • But it wasn’t until decades later after WWI that cinnamon rolls really started to catch on in Sweden. It became a part of their cultural identity.
  • Sweden during the wintertime is a very dark and cold country. So in response to this, cinnamon is enjoyed because of the warmth from it.
  • Many Swedish people have fond memories of coming home after school and enjoying freshly made cinnamon rolls made by their moms and grandmas. And I don’t know about you, but I have several fond memories of making cinnamon rolls in the oven and then eating them with the cream cheese icing melting on top of the rolls!
  • It wasn’t until 1999 that Cinnamon Roll Day became a thing. It was founded by Kaeth Gardestedt and the Home Baking Council in Sweden.
  • This day is also celebrated in Finland.
  • The reason this holiday was created by the Swedes was to build upon their national identity which is associated with this delicious treat.
  • Get this, anyone guess how many cinnamon rolls the average Swedish person consumes? Well, if you guessed 316 cinnamon rolls a year, you would be the winner! That is an incredible amount of Cinnamon Rolls consumed.

How to Celebrate Cinnamon Roll Day:

Enjoy a Cinnamon Roll

How do we do this? Well, one of the ways you can do this is by going to a local bakery. You could also go to the grocery store to get the supplies to make them.

Learn to Make Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon rolls are messy while making them, but they are totally worth it! The ingredients include flour, sugar, eggs, milk, yeast, vanilla extract, and butter. And, of course, the most important ingredient is cinnamon.

Share Cinnamon Rolls with Others

This is also a time when you can get to spend time with your friends while eating a delicious cinnamon roll!

Head to Sweden for Cinnamon Roll Day

This doesn’t have to be today, but you can visit them whenever and get a delicious cinnamon roll!

  • The Swedes call cinnamon rolls kanelbulle (KANEL – BULLE) which means “cinnamon buns”.

Here is the link to daysoftheyear.com to learn more information about National Cinnamon Roll Day.

  • I was born on Oct. 4th , 1822 in Delaware, OH
  • I attended Kenyon College and Harvard Law School.
  • After five years of law practice in Lower Sandusky, I moved to Cincinnati where I flourished as a Whig lawyer.
  • I served three terms as Governor of Ohio between 1867 and 1876.
  • I was elected as the 19th President of the United States in 1876, but I lost the popular vote to Samuel J. Tilden. I ended up winning the presidency through the electoral vote from a special electoral commission. This is known as the “Compromise of 1877”.
  • I was the first president to use the telephone in the White House.
  • I was a strong supporter of education, especially public education.
  • I died on January 17th, 1893, at the age of 70.

                                                ….I am Rutherford B. Hayes

Congratulations to Bonnie of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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Chocolate Milk, a Founding Father, and Prayer!

Hi!

Today on the show I talked about how today is National Chocolate Milk Day, World Tourism Day, and how today is a very special day for one of our Founding Fathers.

Did you know that chocolate milk really wasn’t discovered until the late 1600s? I had no idea either. Chocolate milk was used for Medicinal purposes early on, then when Hershey released their chocolate syrup it became more widespread and easy to make throughout the country. I personally love chocolate milk! And it is somewhat healthy for you as well.

Click this link daysoftheyear.com to read more information about National Chocolate Milk Day.

Today is also World Tourism Day. I have never personally traveled outside of the United States, but that is something that I want to do during my lifetime. So, if you’re feeling up to it, go visit different places around the world.

  • I was born on September 27, 1722, in Boston, Massachusetts.
  • I was one of twelve children in my family.
  • I attended Harvard College, where I earned a bachelor’s degree in 1740 and a master’s degree in 1743.
  • I am considered one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. I played a crucial role in the American Revolution and was a prominent figure in the movement for American independence from British rule.
  • I was a key organizer of the Boston Tea Party, which took place on December 16, 1773.
  • I served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives and was involved in drafting the Massachusetts Constitution, which later became a model for the U.S. Constitution.
  • I died on October 2nd, 1803, at the age of 81.

…I am Samuel Adams

Congratulations to Jack of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan Elliott

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Pacific Ocean, Pepperoni Pizza and Mr. Sinclair

Hi!

Today on the show I talked about how the Pacific Ocean was named and how today is National Pepperoni Pizza Day.

Did you know the Pacific Ocean was named by a European explorer named Ferdinand Magellan? I didn’t know that. The reason he named it Pacific was because the ocean was so calm. Pacific comes from the Latin word for tranquil, Pacificus.

Pepperoni pizza didn’t become widespread across the United States until the 1950s! That is incredible to me. So when you think about it, Pepperoni pizza is fairly new to the United States.

Click this link daysoftheyear.com to learn more information about National Pepperoni Pizza Day.

  • I was born on September 20, 1878, in Baltimore, Maryland.
  • I came from a relatively wealthy family.
  • I was a prolific writer and author who wrote over 90 books.
  • I am best known for my novel “The Jungle” published in 1906.
  • I played a significant role in the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act and the Meat Inspection Act of 1906.
  • I ran for Governor of California as a part of the Socialist Party in 1934.
  • In 1943, I won the Pulitzer Prize for my Fiction novel “Dragon’s Teeth.”
  • I died on November 25, 1968, at the age of 90.

…..I am Upton Sinclair

Congratulations to Jo Ann of Howard for guessing the correct answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant!

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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Sonfest Conversations and Hershey Bars!

Hello!

Today on the show I played a conversation between Allison Prouty and Blessing Offor. I also gave away two Sonfest 2023 tickets and a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant. It was a very busy two hours with lots of information from Blessing Offor and prize giveaways!

You can find all of the artist interviews on our WNZR Soundcloud page. Click here to listen. Also check out themorningthing.com for interviews as well.

Congratulations to Denise of Mount Vernon! She wins two tickets to Sonfest 2023!

  • I was born on September 13th, 1857, in Derry Township, Pennsylvania
  • I dropped out of school in the 4th grade to work on my family’s farm.
  • In 1883, I borrowed money from a bank to start the Lancaster Caramel Company, which instantly was successful.
  • In 1912, I was scheduled to travel on the Titanic, but canceled last minute due to a change of plans.
  • During World War II, I supplied the U.S. Armed Forces with Ration D. Bars and Tropical Chocolate Bars.
  • I died on October 13th, 1945, at the age of 88.

…..I am Milton S. Hershey

Congratulations to Nicole of Mount Vernon! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant!

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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Fredericktown Tomato Show & Social Work

Hi!

Today on the show I talked about several things that are happening at the Fredericktown Tomato Show. Make sure to sign up to win our prizes on our website wnzr.fm. You can also enter to win the prizes while in downtown Fredericktown at the Tomato Show. Come on out and stop by to see the Big Blue Crew! We also went live from the Tomato Show to talk to Alyssa Sidle of the Big Blue Crew on some of the interesting things that are happening at the Tomato Show. I also gave away two tickets to Sonfest 2023. And of course, our weekly Who am I? trivia question where one lucky person will win a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Congratulations to Krista of Howard for guessing the correct answer! She wins two tickets to Sonfest 2023.

  • I was born on September 6, 1860, in Cedarville, Illinois.
  • I was the eighth of nine children.
  • My father was a prosperous miller and also a political leader. He served for 16 years as a state senator, and he also fought in the Civil War.
  • In 1905, I was appointed to Chicago’s Board of Education and was made chairman of the School Management Committee.
  • I was the leader in the women’s suffrage movement and advocated for world peace. I was arguably the most prominent reformer of the progressive era.
  • I won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1931 for my work as a social worker in America. I am recognized as the founder of the social work profession in the United States
  • I died on May 21, 1935, at the age of 74.

…..I am Jane Addams

Congratulations to Nathan of Mount Vernon for guessing the correct answer! He wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant.

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan

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Marshmallows, Beaches, and Nuclear Physics

What do all of these things have in common? Well nothing actually. Today on the show I talked about how today is National Toasted Marshmallow Day. Today is also National Beach Day. I shared some good memories about sitting around the campfire and roasting marshmallows and making smores. I also shared several upcoming events that the Big Blue Crew will be a part of. We are super excited to be on the road in downtown Mount Vernon for September First Friday! Make sure to stop by and enter for our fantastic prize basket!

If you want to know more about National Toasted Marshmallow Day and/or National Beach Day, click this link: https://www.daysoftheyear.com/. This website is an awesome resource if you want to know what National Holiday’s are happening on any specific day.

  • I was born on August 30, 1871, in Brightwater, New Zealand
  • I was the 4th of 12 children.
  • I won a Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1908.
  • I am known as the Father of Nuclear Physics.
  • I was the first person to successfully split an atom in 1917.
  • I died on October 19th, 1937, at the age of 66.

…..I am Ernest Rutherford

Congratulations to Terasa of Howard for correctly guessing the answer! She wins a $5 gift card to Watts Restaurant!

Thanks for listening!

-Dylan Elliott

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Praise Thursday with Zoe and Josiah

Today Josiah shared this devotional from Our Daily Bread, If you would like to read more please click here

Have you ever done something in anger you later regretted? When my son was wrestling with drug addiction, I said some harsh things in reaction to his choices. My anger only discouraged him more. But eventually he encountered believers who spoke life and hope to him, and in time he was set free.

Even someone as exemplary in faith as Moses did something he later regretted. When the people of Israel were in the desert and water was scarce, they complained bitterly. So God gave Moses and Aaron specific instructions: “Speak to that rock before their eyes and it will pour out its water” (Numbers 20:8). But Moses reacted in anger, giving himself and Aaron credit for the miracle instead of God: “Listen, you rebels, must we bring you water out of this rock?” (v. 10). Then he disobeyed God directly and “raised his arm and struck the rock twice with his staff” (v. 11).

Even though water flowed, there were tragic consequences. Neither Moses nor Aaron was allowed to enter the land God promised His people. But He was still merciful, allowing Moses to see it from afar (27:12–13).

As with Moses, God still mercifully meets us in the desert of our disobedience to Him. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, He kindly offers us forgiveness and hope. No matter where we’ve been or what we’ve done, if we turn to Him, He’ll lead us into life.

Zoe shared a devotional from Our Daily Bread as well called Purple Shawl, if you would like to read more you can read it here

While serving as my mom’s live-in caregiver at a cancer center hundreds of miles away from my home, I asked people to pray for us. As the months passed, isolation and loneliness sapped my strength. How could I care for my mom if I gave in to my physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion?

One day, a friend sent me an unexpected care package. Jodi had crocheted a purple prayer shawl, a warm reminder that we had people praying for us daily. Whenever I wrapped the soft yarn around my shoulders, I felt God hugging me with the prayers of His people. Years later, He still uses that purple shawl to comfort me and strengthen my resolve.

The apostle Paul affirmed the importance and spirit-refreshing power of praying for others. Through his passionate request for prayerful support and encouragement during his travels, Paul demonstrated how those who pray for others become partners in ministry (Romans 15:30). Offering specific requests, the apostle not only showed his dependence on the support of fellow believers but his trust that God powerfully answers prayer (vv. 31–33).

We’ll all experience days when we feel alone. But Paul shows us how to ask for prayer as we pray for others. When we’re wrapped in the intercessory prayers of God’s people, we can experience God’s strength and comfort no matter where life takes us.

Who has God used to encourage you through intercessory prayer? Who can you pray for today?

Congrats to our winner of Name That Tune, Joanna of Pickerington!

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Who Knew? Not me…haha get it?

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:

  1. I was born in Stubenville OH
  2. I am known for being a Jazz Musician and Actor but I have many other titles under my belt
  3. I was a founding member of the Rat Pack
  4. 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!

Thanks for listening!

-Zoe Bricker 🙂

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Emma’s Last Show

Today is National Day of Prayer! Don’t forget to tune in to National Observance Broadcast hosted by the National Day of Prayer task for a night of national prayer. the theme is “Pray Fervently In Righteousness And Avail Much,” and the theme verse is James 5:16 NKJV. The broadcast is tonight at 8pm. Click here to watch!

I continued my series for Praise Thursday with a devotional from “Wellbeing.” Today’s devotional talked about how we as Christians we are called to build the church. That God gifted each of us with natural and Spiritual gifts for this purpose.

SpiritSong is back this June 15th-17th at Kings Island in Mason, Ohio! This three day concert has some of your favorite artists like; TobyMac, Katy Nicole, Cain and more. Click here for more information and tickets! Park tickets are sold separately.

Today we gave away tickets to MTV Arts production of “Our Town” and today’s winner is Jan from Apple Valley, congrats to Jan! Your last chance to win tickets is tomorrow during The Morning thing with Marcy! For more information on this production click here!

Today is my last show on the Afternoon Drive. I just want to thank you for tuning in with me this year. I am so thankful for you and this wonderful ministry! Don’t forget to tune in with Dylan for the NZ Top Ten!

Thank you so much for tuning in to The Afternoon Drive!

-Emma Reuss

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