Category: Inspirational

WNZR Talks with Starting Point Ahead of Fall Fundraiser

WNZR had the chance to catch up with staff members of Knox Starting Point ahead of their 2023 Fall Fundraiser.

The Fun Run and Family Day is coming up this Saturday, October 7th from 10am to 12pm and Big Blue with our Big Blue Crew will be there. Anyone is welcome to participate. Alone, with friends, with a group or church, young and young at heart! Participate in our family activities, walk or run, and raise funds for Starting Point!

The Annual Fundraiser: Fun Run & Family Day is a great entry point to get involved in Starting Point. It allows you the opportunity to gather sponsors (optional), get a t-shirt, race packet and entry in prize drawings! As a local ministry, Starting Point uses events like the Fun Run & Family Day to raise funds in order to offer all services at no cost to our clients.

This year’s event will be held at the Fredericktown Community “Sockman” Park. There will be fun and games for the whole family.

Listen to our conversations with Diana Wetzel, Jenn Furay, Abbey Ernst, and Heather Lanzer below:

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October Already? Let’s Enjoy the Rest of 2023 Before Its Gone!

As the year rapidly approaches its final stretch, it is time to seize the moment and make the most of the time left. While we may have had our fair share of ups and downs throughout the year, there’s still an abundance of opportunities to savor the rest of 2023 and create lasting memories.

Alyssa and Allison shared 6 Ways to Make the Most of the Rest of 2023 from Crosswalk.com, read the full article HERE.

“John 10:10 shares that the Lord gives “life and life abundantly,” and that is very true in how we view our lives. God has graciously given us this time, but we get to decide through Free Will and choice how we will spend or squander these precious days. Life will offer abundant lessons or experiences for the good or the difficult, but how you navigate is determined if you do so within or without God. To really spend these final days of 2023 well, navigate with God. God loves you deeply, and even through the fiercest storm or the most beautiful of days, doing life with Him is spending life well. Go forth and live life abundantly in this last breath of 2023.”

Let’s embark on a journey to embrace the beauty of the present and make the most of the days ahead. The rest of 2023 holds endless possibilities for joy, growth, and fulfillment. By reflecting on your achievements and setting meaningful goals, you can make the most of the remaining months of the year.

We hope you find some inspiration from what we shared this morning!

-Alyssa and Allison

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Having a Bad Day? You can turn it around!

Do you ever have a “Bad Day Monday”? The start of the week can be rough, but don’t worry, The Morning Thing is here to help! This morning, we shared some simple things you can do to turn your bad day around. It is great advice from The Positivity Blog!

Click HERE to see the full article and all the insight to find a better day.

1. Breathe.

2. Do a power pose.

3. Work out.

4. Hug.

5. Pet an animal.

6. Find a new viewpoint.

Three of my most commonly used questions that help me with that are:

  • Will this matter 5 years from now?
  • Who cares?
  • What is one small action, one small and practical step I can take to start turning this day or situation around?

7. Go out into nature and enjoy it all.

8. Accept what is.

9. If you made a mistake then don’t let your inner critic take over.

10. Tell yourself: Just for today!

11. Get outside of your own head by adding positivity to someone else’s life.

You can for example:

  • Help someone out. With for instance moving houses, with planning for an upcoming job interview or by offering some advice that has helped you in a similar situation that your friend is in now.
  • Just listen. Sometimes people just want someone to truly listen for a little while as they work out their own situation and possible solutions.
  • Be kind. Give a genuine compliment for something that means a lot to the other person or something she does that is often taken for granted.

12. Take 5-15 minutes to read some motivational quotes.

13. Journal about your day.

14. Talk it over with someone to find that new perspective.

15. Take a laugh break for 10-15 minutes.

16. Find something to look forward to.

17. Take a shower.

18. Clean up.

19. Tap into gratitude.

So ask yourself these 3 questions:

  • What are 3 things I can be thankful for in my life today?
  • Who are 3 people I can be thankful to have in my life and why?
  • What are 3 things I can be thankful for about myself?

20. Look back and celebrate how far you’ve come.

21. Remember: sometimes a bad day will just be a bad day.

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September 2023 Spotlight on Mount Vernon with Mayor Matt Starr

Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr shared updates on the City with The Morning Thing on Friday, 9/29/23.

Click HERE to hear the full conversation.

Topics included:

  • A discussion about current construction and maintenance projects for the city. He shares the progress of these projects:
    • Water line and sewage line work on Fairgrounds Road
    • Curbs, gutters, and sidewalk work on Plaza Drive
    • Industrial Park 
    • There are 70-80 active construction jobs right now
  • Mayor Starr shares information about a public meeting that is coming up on 10/5 to discuss the planning for changes to State Route 13 within the City. The design work and renderings will be shared with the public. The City encourages residents to come and share their comments and ask questions. The Ohio Department of Transportation will be at the meeting to share and answer questions. The meeting will be held at the Station Break Senior Citizens Center from 5-7 p.m.
  • He also shares information about a public meeting happening earlier on 10/5 from 3-4 p.m. at the Station Break. This meeting will discuss the design renderings for the City’s new Municipal Court Building and new Police Station. Attendees will be able to discuss the projects with City Officials, ask questions, and provide input.
  • Mayor Starr shares an update on the search for a Safety Service Director. He shares how the responsibilities of this position are being handled during the search. 
  • Mayor Starr shares his thoughts on the recent MVNU announcement to transform a downtown building at 18 East Vine Street into a state-of-the-art academic hub for students in the engineering and computer science programs. Mayor Starr also comments about how the Knox County Land Bank will be working to create new commercial spaces on the main floor of the building.
  • Updates from Mount Vernon City Council: The city joined the Sustainable 2050 Program through the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission. He talks about how this impacts us now and in the future.
  • Updates from the Mount Vernon Police Department.
    • There is a conceptual drawing for the new police department. A public meeting will be held on 10/5 from 3 p.m.
    – 4 p.m.
    • at the Station Break Senior Citizens Center.
    • Update on filling the vacant spot of Police Captain that is open because of Scott McKnight’s retirement.
  • Updates from the Mount Vernon Fire Department.
    • Organizational Assessment received from the Ohio Fire Chiefs Association. They identified 24 different recommendations for the department.
    • They have determined several areas to work on in this next year: community risk reduction area, fire inspections, fire prevention and safety activities and filling the position of Assistant Fire Chief, employment, and finding a location for a second fire station on the east end of the city.
  • Events planned for the City in October
    • Johnny Appleseed Apple Festival, 10/6, 5pm – 8pm
    • Junior Air Force ROTC Challenge Course, 10/14 at Ariel Foundation Park
  • Immediate goals for October
    • Fill the position of Safety Service DirectorAccelerate plans for the new Courthouse, Annex Building, and the Police Department
    • Wrap up construction project on Plaza Drive
  • Update on how public notices will be advertised on the City’s website instead of in a newspaper. A change in the law is going into effect in October. This will save the City over $50,000.
  • Mayor Starr tells us how we can pray for his team as they head into the month of October.
  • Residents can stay connected to the City of Mount Vernon on their brand new Linked In page, City of Mount Vernon, Ohio. You can find routine updates, job postings, and more.
    Citizens can still check the City’s website and Facebook.

To stay in touch with the City, go to:

  • Website – http://www.mountvernonohio.org
  • Facebook – The City of Mount Vernon
  • Twitter – CityMV1805
  • YouTube – The City of Mount Vernon
  • LinkedIn – City of Mount Vernon, Ohio `
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Fred Rogers, Powered by Faith, Impacted Generations with Lessons on Being a Good Neighbor

“Fred McFeely Rogers was a shy, somewhat awkward, and sometimes bullied child growing up in the 1930s. After going to college for what he called his “first language”—music—he prepared to enter seminary and study for the ministry. But on a visit home for Easter, he saw television for the first time. He hated it—people on the program were throwing pies in each other’s faces, and Fred found that demeaning. Nonetheless, he sensed instantly television’s capacity for connection and enrichment. That moment changed his life—and the lives of millions of Americans.”

Today on The Morning Thing we shared seven lessons we can learn from Mister Rogers that can help us as Americans be better neighbors. It is National Good Neighbor Day and we found the lessons from Mister Rogers to be fitting celebrating a day like today.

You can read the full list of these life-changing lessons HERE.

We hope you find these lessons to be as impactful as we did.

-Alyssa & Allison

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Local Veteran, Tom Wise, Shares About Project to Honor Soldiers Who Died Serving in Vietnam War

Tom Wise is a veteran who has a passion for veterans and for the local men who lost their lives serving and fighting in the war in Vietnam.

Tom shares about his project that will help honor the lives lost from our community and also help honor the families still grieving the loss of their loved ones.

Listen to how you can get involved with this great project and the full conversation with Tom below:

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The Morning Thing Shares a little bit about Kindness and Happiness

Our cohosts shared some ways you can spread some kindness and happiness with those around you! Life can be busy and sometimes difficult, but is that any reason to neglect those around you? Here are some quick and easy ways to help impact those around you in your day to day life!

Click HERE to read the full list from Positivity Blog.

Here are some that our cohosts shared on the air!

1. Express your gratitude. 

Think about what you can be grateful for about someone in your life.

Maybe that he is a good listener, that he often is quick to help out or that he always adds great songs to a Spotify playlist. Or simply that he held up the door for you.

Then express that gratitude in a simple “thank you!” or in a sincere sentence or two.

2. Replace the judgments. 

No one likes to be judged. And the more you judge other people the more you tend to judge yourself.

So despite the temporary benefit of deriving pleasure from the judgments it is not a good or smart long-term habit.

When you feel the urge to judge ask yourself: what is one kind thing I can think or do in this situation instead?

3. Replace the unconstructive criticism. 

Try encouragement instead of excessive criticism. It helps people to both raise their self-confidence and to do a better job.

And it will make things more fun and more light-hearted in the long run.

We hope these ways inspire you as much as they inspired us!

-Alyssa & Josiah

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It is National Family Day! How will you celebrate?

The 4th Monday in September is National Family Day. The National Center on Addiction declared National Family Day in 2001 as a way to combat substance abuse among teen. Their research shows that teens who ate meals with their families were less likely to fall into substance abuse.

Click HERE to read more about this special day.

Taste Of Home has 90 Quick and Easy Family Dinner Recipes! Click HERE to see the full list.
Marcy shared a few today on the show:

Enchilada Casser-Ole!

Breaded Ranch Chicken

Marcy and Judah also shared some fun ideas and traditions that your family can do now that Fall is here!
Click HERE for a great list of ideas from imom.com

We hope that you can find time today to sit down to dinner with your family.
We also pray that you will take time every day to celebrate your family! They are a precious gift from God!

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The Knox County Suicide Awareness Run and Walk is this Saturday

Kathy Wantland, Bereavement Coordinator for Hospice of Knox County was a guest on The Morning Thing today.
She shared the details of this year’s Suicide Awareness 5K/10K Run and Walk.
She also shared resources for suicide awareness and prevention in Knox County.
Kathy also shared a personal story of why she wants to get connected with community members impacted by suicide.
You can access the full conversation below.

The theme for this year’s walk is “Inspire Hope”!
Click HERE to register.

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