Fredericktown prepares for a modified Christmas Walk this Saturday

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Cecelia McClelland of the Fredericktown Christmas Walk Committee. They discussed some changes that are coming to this year’s event.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

The Fredericktown Christmas Walk Facebook Page is very active spreading holiday spirit.

Check it out for the latest news on all activities – https://www.facebook.com/Fredericktown-Annual-Christmas-Walk-and-Auction-750047435033075

You can stay connected to the FFTH calendar in a few ways online:

Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org
Facebook – Food For The Hungry of Knox County
Twitter and Instagram – FFTH Cares

More changes for Kenyon’s 2020 Snowflake Gala

Kenyon Snowflake Gala moves forward
While Kenyon College had planned to present a recorded version of portions of its annual Snowflake Gala on Friday, December 4,in support of Food for the Hungry of Knox County, COVID-19 concerns have necessitated a change.  With several members of the gala’s committee now affected by the virus, recording of the program has been canceled in order to protect all participants.   

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Kathy Brechler, Director of Board Relations and Presidential Events at Kenyon College about how the Gala is moving forward, and donor contributions are adding up.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

The 2020 Snowflake Gala Committee successfully launched efforts to solicit donations to Food for the Hungry from previous donors.  Thanks to the generosity of Karen Buchwald Wright and the Ariel Corporation, both individual and corporate contributions to this year’s gala are eligible for a dollar-for-dollar match, up to a maximum of $50,000. 
 
The committee will announce its total contributions and a list of donors this Friday at 5:00 p.m. on the Food for the Hungry website, www.foodforthehungrycares.org   Donations may still be made by logging on to kenyonsnowflakegala.godaddysites.com or by calling Jacob Doup of WRP CPAs at 740-397-0779.

A highlight of the Snowflake Gala each year is the presentation of the William A. Stroud Jr. Award for Community Service, bestowed annually for outstanding support of local causes, to “The People of Knox County.”  In the midst of these unprecedented times, the 2020 Snowflake Gala Committee decided to recognize not a single individual or family but the commitment of all Knox County citizens, businesses, and institutions to making sure their neighbors do not go hungry or without essential services.    

This year’s event, though different from its predecessors, will still serve as a key part of the 2020 Food for the Hungry fundraising campaign, which has a goal of $240,000.  All proceeds from campaign will benefit needy families and individuals right here in Knox County.  

You can stay connected to the FFTH calendar in a few ways online:

Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org
Facebook – Food For The Hungry of Knox County
Twitter and Instagram – FFTH Cares

The Knox County Career Center supports Food For The Hungry!

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Jim Riggle, Principal of Academics at the Knox County Career Center about their involvement with Food For The Hungry.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

They talked about the student collection happening with the students.
They also talked about their annual online basket auction.

There are 9 baskets up for bid this year.
Jim shares all instructions on how to participate in the online auction.
Website: www.32auctions.com/kcccffth2020

Check out these amazing baskets and place your bid for a one-of-a-kind Christmas Gift!

OSU Basket valued at $590.
Michigan Basket valued at $590.
Car Care Basket valued at $900.
Family Fun Pack Basket valued at $1,000.
Fitness and Health Basket valued at $640.
Foodies Basket valued at $730.
All Herbal Life Basket valued at $270.
The Ultimate Date Night Basket valued at $1,050.
Dental Basket courtesy of Dr. Chris Martin of Contemporary Dental of Mount Vernon valued at $1,540!

Bidding opens at 12:01am on Tuesday, December 1.
Bidding closes at 3pm on Friday, December 11.

A special thanks goes out to Lauren Smith at the Knox County Career Center. She is instrumental in this entire auction process. She picks up the contents and makes these baskets look beautiful! Thank you Lauren!

Place your bid today!
Website: 32auctions.com/kcccffth2020

You can stay connected to the FFTH calendar in a few ways online:

Website – www.foodforthehungrycares.org
Facebook – Food For The Hungry of Knox County
Twitter and Instagram – FFTH Cares

Lisa Lloyd of the Main Street Mount Vernon Board encourages residents to shop local and support our small business owners this holiday season.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Lisa Lloyd, Program Director for the Knox County Foundation and Treasurer for Main Street Mount Vernon.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

Lisa shared some insight into how Mount Vernon’s business community is doing financially with the challenges of COVID-19.

She also talked about how we are celebrating the holidays and Small Businesses in our community during the holiday season.

Lisa shared the importance of Small Business Saturday and why it is important for our community to support small businesses.

Lisa also talked about how a membership with Main Street Mount Vernon helps small businesses and our community. She also shares the hopes she has for 2021.

For more information about Main Street Mount Vernon, go to their website – https://mainstreetmountvernon.com/

For more information about the Knox County Foundation, go to – https://knoxcf.org/

Angie and Jason Merckling of Scent Life Candle Bar share the perspective of the small business owner with WNZR.

WNZR’s Alyssa Sidle talked with Angie and Jason Merckling of Scent Life Candle Bar.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

They talked about how small businesses are impacted by the pandemic and how the community can support them.

They also shared how important it is for business owners to make changes to follow protocols and look for new and unique ways to serve their customers.

Angie and Jason also shared details of Small Business Saturday and how they are providing special luminaries for the “Downtown Rock Around” event and the special lighting of the public square and downtown Mount Vernon.

The Mercklings also shared how a membership with Main Street Mount Vernon can help small businesses and the hopes they have for 2021.

For more information about Main Street Mount Vernon, go to their website – https://mainstreetmountvernon.com/

For more information about Scent Life Candle Bar, go to – https://thescentlifecandlebar.com/

Sara Stoessel of the Main Street Mount Vernon Board talks with WNZR about supporting small businesses.

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Sara Stoessel of the Main Street Mount Vernon Board.

Click HERE to hear their conversation.

They talked about how important it is for residents to support our local businesses, especially through the holiday season.

Sara shared details of Small Business Saturday, the special events planned for the “Downtown Rock Around” and the exciting lighting of the public square.

Sara also shared some goals that the Main Street Mount Vernon Board has for 2021 and how a membership in the organization can help local businesses.

To find out more about Main Street Mount Vernon, go to their website – https://mainstreetmountvernon.com/

WNZR’s November Spotlight on Mount Vernon

WNZR’s Marcy Rinehart talked with Mount Vernon Mayor Matt Starr for our monthly feature – “Spotlight on Mount Vernon”.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.

Topics included:

– Construction Updates

– Federal Grants received by the City

– A look at the fiscal state of the City

– Top goals for Mount Vernon in 2021

– What the Mayor is thankful for this holiday

Stay connected with what is happening in Mount Vernon on the City’s website, www.mountvernonohio.org

On Facebook at “the city of Mount Vernon Ohio”

On Twitter at “CityMV1805”

The Morning Thing Friday Favorites. How do you love to celebrate Thanksgiving?

2020 will be a year of memories, that is for sure. We have learned to live in a “new normal”.
For our Friday Favorites this week, we shared our favorite way to celebrate Thanksgiving – even in the middle of a pandemic.

Wesley Boston

Marcy Rinehart

Happy Thanksgiving from The Morning Thing. Let’s create a gratitude list.

How will you celebrate Thanksgiving this year? For most of us, it will be a little different, much like our year of 2020.

To celebrate this special day, The Morning Thing co-hosts found a powerful list that will keep our thoughts focused on gratitude today and for the rest of this year. Enjoy this list from https://jenniferlion.com/

100 Amazing Things To Be Grateful For

1. Being alive

2. Starry nights

3. The love and kindness of people

4. Animals

5. Photography

6. The beauty of nature

7. Soft pillows

8. Your senses

9. Big hugs

10. The ability to learn something new

11. Living in a safe country

12. Having a roof over your head

13. Your comfy bed

14. Having food in abundance

15. Giving love

16. Rainbows

17. Farmers markets

18. Comfy pyjamas

19. New experiences

20. Friendship

21. Snuggling up with a hot tea and a book on rainy days

22. The ability to make a positive impact on the world

23. The smell of freshly baked cake

24. GPS

25. Laughing till your stomach hurts

26. Fresh bed sheets

27. Freedom of expression

28. Sleeping in

29. Deep conversations

30. Fresh fruit and veggies

31. Smoothie Bowls

32. Health

33. Warm clothes

34. A pile of leaves to jump in

35. Roadtrips

36. Your significant other

37. The ability to feel emotions

38. Good music

39. Creativity

40. Beautiful sunsets

41. The ability to walk

42. Running water and electricity

43. Your parents

44. Your courage

45. Getting to choose your profession

46. Your legs to walk

47. Your apartment and furniture

48. Your life lessons

49. Your privileges

50. Home cooked meals

51. Your economic situation (better than millions of other people have it)

52. Transportation (cars, trains, planes)

53. Books, podcasts and movies

54. Having a friend at work

55. Meditation/Prayer

56. Clean drinking water

57. Siblings

58. Memories

59. Traveling with loved ones

60. The sunshine

61. The internet and digital communication

62. Your imagination

63. All your life experiences

64. Taking a nice bath

65. The present moment

66. Eating out

67. Cuddling

68. Flowers

69. Mountains

70. Your home

71. Having people in your life that push you to become better

72. Being playful

73. Family

74. Good things happening to the people you love

75. Solitude and calm moments

76. The kindness of strangers

77. Sweet potatoes

78. A good workout session

79. Art

80. Fresh air

81. Your past – it taught you so much

82. Sunday mornings

83. Bad days – they make you appreciate the good ones

84. Flowers

85. Grocery stores

86. Peanut butter

87. Singing

88. Dancing like nobody’s watching

89. Getting to play your favorite sport

90. Hiking

91. Finding a parking lot right away

92. Telling someone how much they mean to you

93. The peacefulness of early mornings

94. Air conditioning

95. Amazon Prime

96. Date nights

97. The ocean

98. Planet Earth

99. The ability to give love and kindness to others

100. Being YOU! Thank you so much for reading and have a beautiful day!

What is on your gratitude list today?

Here are some bible verses that will help us keep our focus on gratitude as we reflect on 2020 – courtesy of countryliving.com

32 Best Thanksgiving Bible Verses 

Thanksgiving Bible Verses About Gratitude
“Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good; his love endures forever.” 1 Chronicles 16:34

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:15

“Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful.” Colossians 4:2

“I always thank my God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus.”
1 Corinthians 1:4

“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” 2 Corinthians 9:11

“For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer.” 1 Timothy 4:4-5

“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7

“But I, with shouts of grateful praise, will sacrifice to you. What I have vowed I will make good. I will say, ‘Salvation comes from the Lord.’” Jonah 2:9

“The Lord is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.” Psalm 28:7

“Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and perform your vows to the Most High.” Psalm 50:14

Thanksgiving Bible Verses About Praise
“Sing to the Lord, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the Lord made the heavens.” 1 Chronicles 16:23-26

“And now we thank you, our God, and praise your glorious name.” 1 Chronicles 29:13

“Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.” Hebrews 13:15

“The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in him, and he helps me. My heart leaps for joy, and with my song I praise him. Psalm 28:7

“In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid. What can mere mortals do to me?” Psalm 56:4

“I will praise the name of God with a song; I will magnify him with thanksgiving.” Psalm 69:30

“I will sing of the Lord’s great love forever; with my mouth I will make your faithfulness known through all generations. I will declare that your love stands firm forever, that you have established your faithfulness in heaven itself.” Psalm 89:1-2

“Oh come, let us sing to the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation! Let us come into his presence with thanksgiving; let us make a joyful noise to him with songs of praise! For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods.” Psalm 95:1-3

“It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name, O Most High, proclaiming your love in the morning and your faithfulness at night, to the music of the ten-stringed lyre and the melody of the harp.” Psalm 92:1-3

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise his name.” Psalm 100:4

“Let them give thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind, for he satisfies the thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.” Psalm 107:8-9

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8

“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Harvest Thanksgiving Bible Verses
“Surely he says this for us, doesn’t he? Yes, this was written for us, because when farmers plow and thresh, they should be able to do so in the hope of sharing in the harvest.” 1 Corinthians 9:10

“Now he who supplies seed to the sower and bread for food will also supply and increase your store of seed and will enlarge the harvest of your righteousness.” 2 Corinthians 9:10

“Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” Galatians 6:9

“You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as soldiers rejoice when dividing the plunder.” Isaiah 9:3

“They do not say to themselves, ‘Let us fear the Lord our God, who gives autumn and spring rains in season, who assures us of the regular weeks of harvest.'” Jeremiah 5:24

“The earth has yielded its produce; God, our God, blesses us.” Psalm 67:6

“From the fruit of their mouths people’s stomachs are filled; with the harvest of their lips they are satisfied.” Proverbs 18:20

“Then another angel came out of the temple and called in a loud voice to him who was sitting on the cloud, ‘Take your sickle and reap, because the time to reap has come, for the harvest of the earth is ripe.'” Revelation 14:15

Turkeys Can’t Fly?!?

Today on the Morning Thing Marcy and Alyssa shared about all the weird and crazy Thanksgiving traditions and foods.

Ever heard of pardoning a turkey or turkey bowling? These are some of the weird Thanksgiving traditions you can learn about by clicking here.

Have you ever had steaming hot Dr. Pepper or eaten savory Jell-O salad before? If you think those Thanksgiving foods are weird, read more about those and more by clicking here.

And for all the laughs and giggles, here is a favorite Thanksgiving clip from the show WKRP in Cincinnati!

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