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The Dan Emmett Music & Arts Festival returns to downtown Mount Vernon this week

The Dan Emmett Music & Arts Festival is returning for another year.
There will be some changes for 2019, including changes in the leadership of the festival.

The Morning Thing is hosting a special “Dan Emmett Festival” Week.
Each day this week, we’ll chat with committee members for the Festival. We’ll tell you all about this year’s schedule and the exciting events and entertainment coming to downtown Mount Vernon.

WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart had a chance to talk with Joe Rinehart (Chair of the Festival Board of Trustees) and Trina Trainor and Joe Bell (Festival Co-Directors).
Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to see the complete festival schedule, find out more about this year’s entertainment and find ways to volunteer.

Click HERE to see what prizes YOU can register to win with WNZR!

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The Morning Thing wraps up Travel Week with our Friday Favorites and more stories from MVNU students

The Morning Thing focused on travel this week.

For our Friday Favorites this week, we shared our favorite travel destinations.

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Hunter loves the Grand Teton National Park. Click HERE to hear Hunter.
Click HERE to find out more about this amazing place.

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Marcy loves Guadalajara, Mexico. Click HERE to hear Marcy.
Click HERE to find out more about this amazing city.

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Rachel loves Orlando. Click HERE to hear Rachel.
Click HERE to find out more about this amazing city.

We talked with two more MVNU students about their travels and mission trips.

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Todd McKinley shared his memories from trips to Paraguay and Haiti.
Click HERE to hear his stories and some encouragement to anyone that is considering taking a mission trip.

 

Shelby Erlandson shared her memories from trips to Costa Rica, Texas and Belize.
Click HERE to hear her stories and what she learned on the trips.

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Travel Week continues on The Morning Thing – Today was all about NYC (Nazarene Youth Conference)!

What is NYC? Nazarene Youth Conference?
Hosted by the Church of the Nazarene, NYC is a powerful youth event that has been held in different locations over the past six decades. Taking place every four years, NYC provides an opportunity for high school students from the USA and Canada to be united in a time of worship, teaching, and community service.

Where and when did NYC 2019 take place? NYC 2019 was held July 10-14, 2019 in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.

What was the theme? 
Drawn from Matthew 22:37-40, the theme of NYC 2019 is Love God Love Others. Students will be challenged to focus on the Author of love as we consider how holy lives are formed when love for God and love for others comes together.

Today, The Morning Thing shared memories with 2 attendees to NYC19.

We talked with Kayla Washington, MVNU Sophomore.  She was a volunteer for Nazarene Youth Conference.  Click HERE to hear Kayla share memories and experiences from this amazing event. 
We also talked with David Calvarese from the MVNU Admissions Office. He was part of the Admissions team that traveled to Phoenix, Arizona this past week.  David shares his memories and experiences from this amazing event. He also talks about MVNU’s booth and the ability to interact with thousands of students. Click HERE to hear David’s conversation.
Click HERE for more information about Nazarene Youth Conference.
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Christmas in July comes to Knox County on Saturday 7/13

Interchurch Social Services has a big impact in our community.
On Saturday, 7/13, the 36th annual Christmas in July event will be held to benefit the ministry of Interchurch.
WNZR’s Hunter Sutyak talked with Joy Harris, Executive Director of Interchurch Social Services. She shared more details about this outreach, how you can get involved and the needs at their pantries across the county. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

For a complete list of collection points and pantry needs, go to http://wnzr.fm/christmas-in-july-2019.html

WNZR supports Knox County Interchurch Social Services at Christmas in July on Saturday 7/13!
Join the Big Blue crew to support this annual food drive to benefit Interchurch Social Services of Knox County.

This is the 36th annual Christmas in July and the goal is $20,000 in combined cash and food. On Saturday, 7/13, 17 collection points will be open and accepting non-perishable food and monetary donations to support all four Interchurch locations – Centerburg, Danville, Fredericktown and Mount Vernon.

COLLECTION SITES:
Centerburg Service Area, 9:00 am – Noon:
– Centerburg Post Office
– Dollar General
– Hometown Market
– Centerburg Interchurch Office

Danville/East Knox Service Area:
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.: Danville Park

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.:
– Bladensburg Community Center
– Hometown Market
– Interchurch Office

9:00 a.m. – Noon, Cash Donations Only: First Knox National Bank, Danville and Killbuck Savings Bank, Danville

Accepting donations all month, July 1 – July 31: Family Dollar

Mount Vernon Service Area:

9:00 a.m. – Noon, cash donations only: Mount Vernon Farmer’s Market

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.:
– Baker’s IGA
– Lanning’s Foods
– Mount Vernon Interchurch
– Walmart

Gambier – Village Market
Fredericktown Service Area, 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.: The Christmas in July village-wide event will take place on Saturday, 7/13 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.. This event is hosted by the Fredericktown Merchants Association. This event will be SO fun for families.

Join the Big Blue Crew for a wide variety of activities:
– Children’s Games
– Baked Good Auction
– First Responder’s equipment exhibit
– Visit with Santa
And more…

For every 5 food items donated or a $10.00 donation, you will receive a ticket for a quilt giveaway donated by Kathy Toms.

WNZR broadcasts live from 4-7 p.m. next to the Fredericktown Interchurch Office – on the corner of College and Main Streets.

Stop by and register to win a special “Shape Up, Clean Up, Dress Up and Soak Up” prize basket featuring:

  • Two punch card gift certificates for 8 Classes at Zumba with Teresa and Lisa (Valued at $40, 16 total classes)
  • An entire house cleaning from Carefree Cleaning Company. Amy Kessler gives you 4 hours of house cleaning (Valued at $100)
  • One $15.00 gift certificate for Premier Designs Jewelry with Amberly Frye
  • A Family 4 Pack of One-Day Passes to the Hiawatha Water Park and Pool (Valued at $32)
  • Plus WNZR goodies including an “On the Road with Big Blue” t-shirt, NIV Bible, coasters, cups, jar openers Frisbees, guitar flyswatter, magnets and more! The prize package is valued at over $220!

For more information about Interchurch, go to https://www.interchurchknox.org/ 

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Knox Addiction Conference

Today on The Morning Thing we got to talk with Emily Morrison who is the program director of the Knox Substance Abuse Action Team (KSAAT). Emily talked about the Knox Addiction Conference.

Emily also told us about her work with Mental Health and Recovery of Knox County.

If you missed any of this talk with Emily click HERE.

Also if you want to visit KSAAT’s website click HERE.

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KSAAT prepares Social Media Videos

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with Matt Starr from Kokosing River Productions about KSAAT’s Social Media Video Campaign. KSAAT is the Knox Substance Abuse Action Team. The organization has created a social media action plan for the coming year. Matt shared more about this plan and how videos will be incorporated into KSAAT’s Social Media presence.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Stay connected to KSAAT at these online sites:

http://www.ksaat.org/

https://www.facebook.com/KnoxSubstanceAbuse/

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MVNU’s July Presidential Update with Dr. Henry Spaulding

WNZR’s Wesley Boston talked with MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding.
Dr. Spaulding shared an update on construction projects, goals for the rest of the summer, new student orientations, new staff and faculty and the July calendar for MVNU.
Click HERE to hear the conversation.

To keep up to date on what is happening at MVNU, go to https://www.mvnu.edu/news

 

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Main Street Mount Vernon hosts July First Friday tonight!

Downtown Mount Vernon will be busy tonight with July’s First Friday celebration.
The Morning Thing shared a conversation with Carrie Hyman, Executive Director for Main Street Mount Vernon.
Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Carrie shared details for the entertainment, kids activities, parking and the overall schedule.
For all the details go to http://wnzr.fm/july-first-friday-2019.html

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4-H and The New 4-H Building

On The Morning Thing we talked about 4-H and what it is and some of the things that can be done through its many  programs.

For all about 4-H and more info click HERE

For the Knox County 4-H schedule click HERE

This morning we also talked with Mark Bennett about the new Ramser 4-H building coming to the Knox County fairgrounds. If you missed any of that click HERE.

We also talked with some of the construction workers who told us about the building and some of the challenges they have faced so far. All of that talk can be found HERE

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Knox County 4-H Update

WNZR’s Rachel Rinehart talked with Andrea Rees, OSU Extension Educator for 4-H Youth Development. They discussed what is happening with 4-H including online registration, deadlines for some upcoming competitions and benefits of getting involved with 4-H. Andrea also shared an update on the construction of the new 4-H building on the Knox County Fairgrounds.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Click HERE to stay up to date with Knox County 4-H!

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