Rachel Rinehart of The Morning Thing team talked with MVNU President, Dr. Henry Spaulding. They talked about graduation, the summer event calendar for MVNU, upcoming construction projects and the busy travel schedule for the Spauldings.
The “Audrie and Daisy” documentary is coming to Mount Vernon!
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. New Directions, the Domestic Abuse Shelter and Rape Crisis Center of Knox County is hosting a special viewing of the documentary “Audrie and Daisy” this Friday, 4/28/17. It will be shown in the Mount Vernon High School theater from 6:30pm – 9pm.
Click HERE to listen to a conversation with Marcy Rinehart of The Morning Thing and Lori Jones, Asst. Director and Delta Coordinator of New Directions.
There is power in knowledge and conversation!
Lori Jones said, “We want to start this conversation about sexual assault in our schools, around our dinner tables, and in our workplaces because this can no longer be a silent subject. It is important that our community is proactive, rather than reactive if and when we are faced with a similar situation. Parents and teens viewing this movie together will create an entry into a conversation that, otherwise, may never be discussed.”
The community showing of “Audrie and Daisy” is free and open to the public. For any questions or for more information, call 740-397-4357 or send an email to lori@newdirectionsshelter.org
For more information on New Directions visit www.newdirectionsshelter.org and Facebook.com/NewDirectionsShelterofKnoxCountyOhio
A Look Back At 2016
Today on the Morning Thing, we focused on taking a look back at this year.
We shared some interesting events that happened throughout the year, including:
- Jan 6 “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” breaks North American box office record, passing the $760.5m taken by “Avatar”
- An unprecedented $1.6 billion Powerball jackpot that became a national fascination was split three ways, by mystery winners in Florida, Tennessee and California on January 13th
- Jan 16 First ever flower grown in space – a zinnia aboard the International Space Station using NASA Veggie system
- Feb 28 Actor Leonardo DiCaprio (finally!) won the Oscar for Best Actor
- Mar 20 Barak Obama becomes the first US President to visit Cuba since 1928, arriving for a 2 day tour
- On April 20 Harriet Tubman, an African-American abolitionist born into slavery, will be the new face on the $20 bill.
- On April 21st Queen Elizabeth II — Britain’s oldest and longest-serving monarch — celebrated her 90th birthday
- In May, NASA announced the Kepler mission has verified 1,284 new planets — the single largest finding of planets to date
- On May 28 – A special Cincinnati Zoo response team shot and killed Harambe, a beloved 17-year-old western lowland gorilla, that grabbed and dragged a 4-year-old boy who had fallen into the gorilla exhibit moat.
- The Rio Games, the first in South America, were a 16-day spectacle that combined numerous highlight reel moments with ugly and even bizarre episodes. American gymnast Simone Biles asserted her dominance with four golds, swimmer Michael Phelps added five more to up his staggering total to 23 and the world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, put on his usual show with three golds just days before turning 30 years old.
You can find more of this years top headlines by clicking here and here.
We also honored some of those who passed away this year, including David Bowie, Prince, John Glenn, and Carrie Fisher. For a complete list of those we lost this year, click here.
We wrapped up the show by talking about some of the most watched TV shows and movies of the year. To see who topped the charts, head over here and here.
Have an awesome Wednesday!
Happy National Sunglasses Day – The Morning Thing 6/27/16
National Sunglasses Day is TODAY – June 27!
Every day—whether it’s sunny or cloudy, summer or winter—millions of Americans make the conscious decision to not wear sunglasses or other ultraviolet (UV)-protective eyewear. While seemingly harmless, this habit carries serious vision risks, many of which are not known or understood by those who fail to wear protective eyewear.
UV radiation is often recognized as the culprit for sunburns and skin cancer but most people are oblivious to the damaging impact the wavelengths inflict on our vision. The problem originates with the sun’s unfiltered ultraviolet (UV) rays. Just as these rays can burn skin cells, they can also harm unprotected eyes. A full day outside without protection can cause immediate, temporary issues such as swollen or red eyes and hypersensitivity to light. Years of cumulative exposure can cause cancer of the eye or eyelid, accelerate conditions like cataracts and age-related macular degeneration.
National Sunglasses Day is held annually on June 27. It is not only an observance but a reminder that our shades are a health necessity and it is important to wear sunglasses or other UV-protective eyewear every day to protect long-term eye health.
Here is some very valuable and “eye-opening” information from www.nationalsunglassesday.com
Mount Vernon mourns the loss of 17 year old Chelsie Alaimo. (Updated)
Local student dies after accident
Mount Vernon Police and the Ohio State Highway Patrol are investigating an accident last night that took the life of a Mount Vernon High School senior.
17-year-old Chelsie Alaimo of Mount Vernon was struck and killed by a vehicle at the intersection of Mansfield Road and Belmont Avenue last night. Social media updates from family and friends indicate that Chelsie was transported to Knox Community Hospital, where she died from her injuries. Police remained at the scene until late last night.
Mount Vernon High School and Middle School staff and counselors will be available for students today. Chelsie Alaimo was a member of the high school marching band and was part of the cast of The Secret Garden musical this past weekend.
Our condolences and prayers are with her family.
Funeral services will be held at Mount Vernon First Church of the Nazarene on Coshocton Ave. in Mount Vernon. Details of the date and time will be shared soon.
This afternoon/evening from 4 to 7 PM, at First Church of the Nazarene (807 Coshocton Ave.), the Sanctuary will be open for friends and family who just need a quiet place to reflect. Staff members of the Youth Ministry Team will be available to pray with anyone who just needs someone to “share their burden.” This will be a very quiet, no-pressure event – they just want to love on friends and family members during this difficult time. Join us this evening – pray, think, cry, support one another, ask questions. Just know that they are here for you!
A fund has been established to help cover the expenses of the funeral.
Click HERE to find out how you can help.
**UPDATE**
Latest update from the Mt. Gilead Ohio State Patrol Post.
Knox County- Mount Vernon – The Ohio State Highway Patrol is currently investigating a fatal crash. The crash occurred at approximately 7:20 pm on Sunday November 8, in the city of Mt. Vernon, Knox County on Mansfield Ave. near Belmont Ave.
Curtis W. Hull, age 32, of Mount Vernon, Ohio was operating a Silver 2005 Chevrolet trailblazer southbound on Mansfield Ave. Chelsea R. Alaimo age 17 of Mt. Vernon, Ohio was crossing Mansfiled Ave. on foot. Mr. Hill struck Miss Alaimo as she was crossing the street.
Miss Alaimo was transported to The Knox County Hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.
The crash remains under investigation by the Mount Gilead Patrol Post.
Rise and Shine 