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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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Knox County Fair – Day 4!

Today’s Who Knew Wednesday included a lot about Knox County Fair results and prizes.

Zoe, Morgan and Marcy shared results while Jonathon hosted in Big Blue. Remember tomorrow morning is the Sale of Champions broadcast, starting at 9:30!

Today’s Who Knews…

  • This week celebrates the birthday of American icon Amelia Earhart, born July 24, 1897 in Atchison, Kansas. Amelia was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
  • National Dog Photography Day, celebrated on July 26 every year, aims to encourage dog owners, pet enthusiasts, photography enthusiasts, and all dog lovers to post as many photos of their dogs, guilt-free. Did you know that the United States has the highest pet dog population in the world? Yes, the United States has the highest pet dog population among all the countries, with approximately 75.8 million pet dogs.

Today’s trivia winners: Linda from Gambier and Mary from Mount Vernon. They both answered this question correctly: The Ohio Poultry Association will offer several different flavors of this snack at this year’s State Fair. What is it?

The answer? Deviled eggs! Some of the flavors include cotton candy, lemon merengue and everything bagel.

Robin from Mount Vernon – congratulations!

Thanks for listening,
Joe

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Frankfurter facts and fair fun!

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!

You can check out all kinds of fun facts and poll results about the famous frankfurter, including these questions:

  • is a hot dog a sandwich? 57% say NO.
  • should a hot dog be eaten by hand? 90% say YES.
  • is there a wrong time to eat a hot dog? 86% say NO.
  • what’s the top hot dog topping? 68% say mustard.

The 2023 Knox County Fair schedule is available at this link. On the Road with Big Blue starts Sunday afternoon with WNZR!

CASTING CROWNS TICKET WINNER: Andrew from Bellville

OSF GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET WINNER: Karen from Bellville

Congratulations and thanks for listening!
– Joe

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Splashes, pies and jello!

Who Knew?

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. 
  • Read more here!

Congratulations to Steve of Granville, who won today’s family 4-pack of tickets!

Thanks for listening!
– Joe and Zoe

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Corvettes, Ceviche and BINGO!

Today’s Who Knews:

  • 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.’

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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June 14th? A big deal for America!

Who Knew?

  • 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.’

Thanks for listening!
– Joe

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What do Otters and Flip Flops have in common?

It is national Otter and flip flop day!

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

  1. I was born in 1930 in San Francisco California
  2. I was drafted during the Korean War
  3. I have been described as the quintessential western man in Hollywood movies
  4. My first western film was “Hang em High”
  5. 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!

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