the sequel to the 1982 classic “A Christmas Story” debuts tomorrow on the streaming service, HBO Max. The story, “A Christmas Story Christmas,” picks up 30 years after the original, with Peter Billingsley reprising his role as Ralphie!
this year’s National Toy Hall of Fame inductees are the top, Lite Brite and Masters of the Universe. The Strong Museum of Play’s website can be found by clicking here
November 16, 1855 – David Livingstone discovers the Victoria Falls on the Zambezi River in the country now known as Zambia
I was born November 16, 1907 in Cleveland, OH
I joined a theatre company in New York City in 1929
I made my Broadway debut as Peter in the production Romeo & Juliet
I was an Air Force Information Officer in World War II
I was also a theatre director and earned a Tony Award nomination for the Broadway production of Ulysses in Nighttown
I played the Penguin in the 1960’s Batman TV series
I played Rocky Balboa’s trainer in the first three Rocky films
I died on September 9, 1997 at the age of 89
I am…Burgess Meredith, actor and Air Force veteran. Congratulations to Rendell of Mount Vernon who guessed correctly and wins the CAIN CD, ‘Rise Up.’
Congratulations to today’s registered listeners: Cynthia from Walhonding and Maude from Mount Vernon!
Today, Emma and I shared about some artists in the news this week, and we also shared some new Christmas songs that were added to our playlist last weekend!
Congratulations to Kirk Franklin, who is currently on tour with Maverick City Music, as he will participate in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade! You can read more about it HERE
Also in the news is Colton Dixon. Well…kind of. His wife is launching her solo career in the music industry! Read about it HERE
Congrats to Cheryl from Danville and Jeff from Mount Vernon as they are now registered for the Totally Tasty Tom Turkey Hunt! Don’t forget to be listening to Tom’s gobble every time you hear a live dj for your chance to get registered. Thanks to Smithhisler Meats of Mount Vernon we will be giving away 5 Turkeys and the winners will be announced at 7:30am this Friday, November 18th on the Morning Thing!
We did not have a winner this week for song poetry, but stay tuned next week for song poetry as we give away 2 CDs. Don’t forget to listen to the Afternoon Drive tomorrow for Who Knew Wednesday with Joe Rinehart and Dylan Elliott.
It’s Celebration! Today we shared a devotional from Monica LaRose where she shares this profound thought, underlined in I Peter. Read ‘Choosing Celebration’ by reading here.
Dylan also shared ‘The Love of God,’ from Our Daily Bread and Kenneth Petersen. Read more here.
Name a kid’s “first” you might want to capture on video:
Jonathon shared another devotional from Our Daily Bread entitled “God Redeems Our Pain”. This piece shares a story similar to Naomi’s in the book of Ruth!
We also talked about Veterans’ Day tomorrow and how veterans can catch an MVNU men’s basketball game for FREE this Saturday against Penn State-Greater Allegheny at 3:00pm! The game will feature the color guard for the pregame national anthem and a special presentation for veterans at halftime!
Congrats to Daniel from Gambier, our winner for this week’s name that tune! The song was “Miracles” from Colton Dixon and Daniel wins a Matthew West CD with his album “Brand New”.
Also, congratulations to Harriett and Ron from Mount Vernon for getting themselves registered for our Totally Tasty Tom Turkey Hunt.
November 9th is National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day…why? We don’t know. But who needs a reason to enjoy one?
This is also Homecoming Weekend at MVNU and this year’s athletic Wall of Fame inductees have been announced!
The Mount Vernon Nazarene University Athletic Department has announced that Kenny Chaffin (’02), Justin Clarey (’04), and Laura Kot (’07) will be inducted into the Wall of Fame. The official induction ceremony will take place on Friday evening, November 11 at halftime of the men’s basketball homecoming game against Olivet Nazarene University.
Kenny Chaffin graduated from MVNU in 2002 and was an important part of the men’s basketball team. He finished his career ranking in the top five all-time in points, rebounds, blocked shots, and field goals made. Chaffin grabbed 834 rebounds and is second all-time in blocks with 196. Chaffin is a member of the 2,000-point scorer club and was named an NCCAA All-American (First Team) in 2001 and 2002. He was also an NAIA Division II Honorable Mention All-American in 2000, 2001, and 2002. In 2002, Chaffin helped his team win the NCCAA National Tournament, for which he was named the tournament’s MVP.
Justin Clarey is a 2004 MVNU graduate and member of the MVNU baseball team. He was an integral part of the team for four years and earned many accolades and honors. Clarey was the American Mideast Conference South Division’s Player of the Year in 2004, an NCCAA All-American First Team recipient in both 2002 and 2004, an NAIA All-American honoree in 2001, and received MVNU’s Champion of Character Award in 2004. As a catcher, Clarey helped his team make both the NAIA World Series and NCCAA National Tournament in 2004. His career statistics include 31 home runs (third all-time) and 175 runs batted in (eighth all-time).
Laura Kot is a 2007 graduate of MVNU. She was a member of the softball team during her time at MVNU and put together a great career for the Lady Cougars. Kot was named the American Mideast Conference South Division’s Player of the Year in 2007, an NCCAA All-American First Team award winner in 2007, and she was also named as CoSIDA’s Academic All-America Player of the Year in 2007. Additionally, Kot was named to the NCCAA’s All-American Second Team in 2005 and was also a recipient of the 2006 NAIA A.O. Duer Award. She also helped her team make the NCCAA National Tournament in 2004. Kott is second all-time in batting average (.427), third all-time in hits (209), first all-time in singles (185), and third all-time in stolen bases (41).
Congratulations and you can hear/watch the induction at halftime of our broadcast Friday night!
I was born on November 9, 1801, in Norwich, New York
I moved to New London, Indiana in 1816, where I received only two years of schooling.
I took over for Stephen F. Austin as chief surveyor and ended up plotting the towns of Houston and Galveston.
In 1858, I partnered with Jeremiah Milbank and together we opened the New York Condensed Milk Company.
In 1864, I opened my own version of the New York Condensed Milk Company in Brewster, NY after my partner died.
I died on January 11th, 1874 in Colorado County, Texas.
…..I am Gail Borden.
Congratulations to Tim from Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the CeCe Winans CD, Believe For It!
Congratulations to Rhonda and Vonda, both from Fredericktown!
Totally Tasty Tom Turkey registrations start now and ends Thursday November 17th! Congrats to Phyllis from Danville and Monica from Gambier and they are registered for their chance to win one of five turkeys from Smithhisler Meats of Mount Vernon. WNZR allows one registration per person per day. Anyone winning within the last 30 days is eligible for this contest!
Emma continued Artist News Day that Tasha Layton is releasing a Christmas album this Friday, November 11th called This is Christmas. The 10-track was produced by Layton’s husband Keith Everette Smith. The album will feature four original Christmas songs and six classic Christmas songs like; “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” “O Holy Night,” and “Somewhere In My Memory,” from the 1990 blockbuster movie Home Alone. Layton shared “the central theme of this project is comfort and joy,”
It’s Game Time Tuesday with song poetry! Congrats to Courtney from Fredericktown and she wins a Casting Crowns CD. The correct answer from our song poetry was “I Can Only Imagine” by MercyMe. Stay tuned tomorrow on the Afternoon Drive with Joe Rinehart and Dylan Elliott for your chance to win a CeCe Winans CD.
We also talked about how your kids can get involved in the Knox County Food for the Hungry Elementary School Drive. This years drive has been planned and is underway with the help of Psi Iota Xi Sorority. All the donations benefit the 41st annual Food for the Hungry Drive. Classrooms from Mount Vernon, Centerburg, Danville, East Knox, and Fredericktown Elementary Schools will join in the Sorority’s collection efforts. Donations may be made from Monday, November 14th through Friday, November 18th. Cash and Checks that are made out to Food for the Hungry are welcome!
Praise the Lord it’s Friday! Here is this week’s countdown:
10. Tasha Layton – How Far 9. Chris Tomlin – Always 8. MercyMe – Then Christ Came 7. Rachael Lampa f/TobyMac – Perfectly Loved 6. TobyMac f/Blessing Offor – The Goodness 5. Mac Powell – New Creation 4. Elevation Worship – Same God 3. Katy Nichole & Big Daddy Weave – God is in This Story 2. Ben Fuller – Who I Am (spent 2 weeks at #1) 1. Colton Dixon – Build a Boat (1st week at #1)
NEW MUSIC FRIDAY adds this week:
Jason Crabb – Good Morning Mercy
Hope Darst f/Jon Reddick – If The Lord Builds the House
Congratulations to Flo from Howard for winning this week’s Name That Tune! She wins a deluxe CD of Rescue Story from Zach Williams! This week’s song was “Sunday Sermons” from Anne Wilson.
Today we shared some fun facts about the first week of November:
November 1 is the anniversary of the first NBA game, where the New York Knickerbockers played the Toronto Huskies. The ticket cost? From 75 cents to $2.50.
November 2 (today) is the 22nd anniversary of the Americans and Russians became the first crew to reside on board the International Space Station – they were there for four months
it’s also National Deviled Egg Day!
November 3 is National Sandwich Day, celebrating John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich, whose chef likely created the concept of meat between two pieces of bread
November 4 is the anniversary of the excavation of King Tut’s tomb, led by Howard Carter in 1922
I was born November 2, 1865 in Blooming Grove, Ohio
My father was a newspaper man and I eventually purchased the Marion Star after graduation
I also was a teacher and insurance man for a brief time before committing to journalism
My involvement in politics led me to the Ohio Senate, the Lt. Governor’s office, and the U.S. Senate
I won the 1920 presidential election over Ohio Governor James Cox
I died in office on August 2, 1923 in San Francisco
My memorial sits in Marion, Ohio
I am Warren G. Harding – congratulations to Dawn of Mount Vernon, who guessed correctly and wins the Ryan Ellis CD!
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