Tag: The Morning Thing

Meet the Team – NAMI/Knox County Suicide Prevention Coalition

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For WNZR’s Meet the Team feature this week, we shine the spotlight on the Knox County Suicide Prevention Coalition. This group is partnering with NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) to bring awareness to our community during National Suicide Prevention Week.

Did you know?
– Every 12.3 minutes, an American dies by suicide.
– Nearly 43,000 Americans die by suicide every year.
– In the U.S., death by suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for 15-24 year olds. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death for people of all ages.
– Each person’s death by suicide intimately affects at least 6 other people, with over 250,000 newly bereaved each year.
– From 1995 – 2016, 121 Knox Countians have died by suicide and several thousand friends and family members lives were changed forever by losing those they loved.
– 90% of those who die by suicide had a diagnosable psychiatric disorder at the time of their death. Many of those individuals who died never received effective behavioral health services because of the stigma surrounding such disorders and the risk of suicidality that further traumatizes survivors of suicide.

The Suicide Prevention Coalition of Knox County is comprised of representatives of behavioral health organizations, state agencies, healthcare agencies and hospitals, law enforcement, first responders, related nonprofit service organizations, survivors and other interested citizens. This group is dedicated to reducing the frequency of suicide attempts, threats and deaths, and the pain for those affected by suicide deaths. They create educational programs, intervention services, community resources and bereavement services.

They are also hosting a 5K Walk/Run this Saturday, 9/16. Click HERE for more information on how to participate.

WNZR’s Jenna Potts talked with several team members. Click HERE to hear her conversation with Dodie Melvin, Executive Director of NAMI; David McElroy, Detective with the Mount Vernon Police Department and Kathy Wantland, 5K Walk/Run Coordinator.

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Meet the 4H Space Balloon Team

For this week’s Meet the Team feature, we are featuring a group that worked on building a space balloon that recorded pictures of the recent solar eclipse. The 4H Space Balloon Team has been able to work with NASA on this project. They will also work with NASA on future projects.

WNZR’s Hannah Radke talked with their their team leader, Jeremy Funk. She also had a chance to talk with several student members of the team. Click HERE to hear their conversation.

The team successfully launched two balloons from Pennyrile State Park in Kentucky to record the August 21 solar eclipse.
Th team had full recovery, which means that the team has successful flight data from both the NASA balloon and the students’ balloon.
The team’s footage will be used in a NASA/Google “Eclipse Mega Movie”.
Several members will be attending the 8th annual academic high-altitude conference in October featuring solar eclipse ballooning.

For more information about the 4H Space Balloon Team.
Knox County, Ohio Solar Eclipse Space Balloon Project
https://www.facebook.com/montanastate/videos/10154702314607406/
Our first three space balloon projects:
https://vimeo.com/95974797
https://vimeo.com/110152708
https://vimeo.com/195099015
Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/knoxspaceballon/

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MVNU’s Presidential Update with Dr. Henry Spaulding

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Dr. Henry Spaulding was a guest today (9/1) on The Morning Thing.
He shared his monthly presidential update.

WNZR’s Eddie Dilts and Dr. Spaulding talked about the start of fall semester, wrapping up summer construction projects and the goals for 2017-2018.
Dr. Spaulding also offers his advice to students going through the struggle of the
back-to-school transition.

Click HERE to hear the conversation.
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Happy Lazy Mom Day!

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Today on the show, we celebrated Lazy Mom Day.
Mom, we know that it is very difficult for you to relax. You are constantly busy worrying about US and OUR needs. 🙂 We love you for your diligent attention to keeping us happy and healthy, but TODAY is a day for YOU to relax.

So Mom, click HERE for some healthy tips on how to relax.

Now for the US (the daughters, sons and even husbands), click HERE for some fun things you can do with your Mom.

For The Morning Thing Fave Five, we talked about our favorite ways Moms can relax. Click below to hear.

Marcy Rinehart

Daria Swisher

Eddie Dilts

Trevor Moore

Joe Rinehart

(Picture from https://www.theseasonedmom.com/)

 

 

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Why worry when you can pray?

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What do you do when things go wrong?
Today, The Morning Thing talked about how to handle those stressful situations.

When things go wrong we want to remember: 

  1. God is only a prayer away. Open the door for divine intervention and keep your faith on during hardships
  2. Your life won’t end because of a hard time. Though it may feel like it, this situation won’t crush you. It has absolutely no power over your internal state, other than what you give it.
  3. Worry is counter-Productive. Just like a rocking chair, worry makes a person go back and forth but takes them nowhere. 
  4. Suffering is a part of life, even for Jesus. There’s joy awaiting on the other side. It may not feel the best, but it’s all a part of the journey.

Click HERE to see more things to remember when things go wrong. 

We also shared some insight from www.allprodad.com – teaching your kids to finish strong.

All Pro Dad discussed ways to talk to your child about the necessity of endurance in faith and life. 

1. Perseverance in Difficulty.

2. Moral Character

3. A Commitment to Excellence.

Click HERE to see the article and great insight from All Pro Dad.

Right now, there are many families in Texas that are facing an incredibly difficult situation. They are facing the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
Please pray for Texas and the relief effort.
Want to help? Here are links to several ministries that are on site participating in the relief effort. 

Samaritan’s Purse – https://www.samaritanspurse.org/

Convoy of Hope – https://www.convoyofhope.org/

Somebody Cares International – https://somebodycares.org/somebody-cares-houston/

Salvation Army:  www.helpsalvationarmy.org
Donate by phone: 1-800-SAL-ARMY
Mail checks to: The Salvation Army PO BOX 1959 Atlanta, GA 30301 Please designate ‘Hurricane Harvey’ on all checks.
To receive a donation link via text: Text STORM to 51555

 (Picture from http://www.beliefnet.com)

 

 

 

 

 

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Meet the Team – MVNU Women’s Soccer

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For this week’s Meet the Team feature, The Morning Thing talked with MVNU Women’s Soccer Coach, Daniel Sieffert. He talked about the goals for this season, the coaching staff and how athletics impacts players for life after graduation.

Click HERE to listen to a conversation with Coach Sieffert and WNZR’s Jenna Potts.

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Back to School Safety – The Morning Thing 8/15/17

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It’s Back to School week on The Morning Thing! On Tuesday, we focused on school safety.

We shared some health and safety tips are from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

Click HERE to read the full article.

Topics include:
– Making the first day easier
– Backpack Safety
– Traveling to and from school: school bus safety, car safety, bike safety and walking to school.
– Eating during the school day
– Bullying – what to do when your child is bullied or when your child is the bully.
– Before and After School Child Care
– Developing a sleep routine
– Developing good homework and study habits

Good Luck to everyone going back to school this week!

(Picture from www.healthychildren.org)

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The Morning Thing Fave 5 celebrates Sons and Daughters Day!

It’s Sons and Daughters Day! This is a day that parents can honor their children.

Today for The Morning Thing Fave 5, we had the Big Blue members ask their parent/s to share why them love them.
Enjoy!

James Hubbard

James Hubbard

Lilly

Lilly Buckley

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Eddie Dilts

Jenna

Jenna Potts

Rachel

Rachel Rinehart

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The Morning Thing Fave 5 (or 4) :-) Our favorite things about First Friday!

August First Friday is tonight in downtown Mount Vernon. For our Morning Thing Fave 5, we decided to share our favorite things about this fun event for families.
This week is actually a Fave 4 (we are missing Eddie Dilts and James Hubbard). 🙂

Jenna

 

 

 

Jenna Potts

 

 

Lilly

 

 

Lilly Buckley

 

 

 

Rachel

 

 

Rachel Rinehart

 

 

 

Marcy in studio

 

 

 

 

Marcy Rinehart

 

 

Join WNZR in downtown Mount Vernon Tonight for August First Friday!
Look for Big Blue near the public square.

Stop by and register to win a special “Clean Up, Dress Up and Checkup” prize basket for the family featuring:

  • An entire house cleaning from Carefree Cleaning Company. Amy Kessler gives you 4 hours of house cleaning! (Valued at $100)
  • A certificate for 1 individual comprehensive eye exam with Amazing Eyes Family Vision! (Valued at $135)
  • Two $15 gift certificates for Premier Designs Jewelry with Amberly Frye (one for you and one for a friend)
  • Plus WNZR goodies including chip clips, hand fans, cups, Frisbees, guitar flyswatters and more! The prize package is valued at over $265!

 First Friday events are from 6 to 9 p.m. in downtown Mount Vernon. The family-friendly activities include magician Jimmy Burcham, corn hole, a classic car cruise-in and music from Project Round Table on the public square stage.

Other activities include:

  • TaVaci Select Performers followed by the Uncorrections will provide music at the South Stage – MVNU’s Buchwald Plaza Gazebo.
  • A presentation for the winner of the local Guns vs. Hoses Blood Drive for the American Red Cross. This competition is between our local police and fire departments.
  • The American Red Cross will host a bloodmobile at City Hall.
  • A Hidden in Plain Sight event with KSAAT (Knox Substance Abuse Action Team) will take place at the Elks Lodge.
  • “Outside” – an exhibition by the Creative Art of Women (CAW) will be at MVNU’s Schnormeier Gallery. In this exhibition, CAW explores the external forces and exterior surfaces that make up the world- whether structural, anatomical, or metaphysical. Each artist wrestled with the theme of “OUTSIDE” through her own lens resulting in a diverse view of what makes up the world outside ourselves.
  • Show dates continue through 8/16.
  • Food vendors on the square

It is family fun at Mount Vernon’s First Friday presented by Main Street Mount Vernon – an Ohio Main Street program.

Traffic will be closed one block north of the Public Square, around the Square and on South Main Street down to Ohio Avenue starting at 4:30 p.m. (on Friday 8/4). (Gambier Street will remain open). Rain location for the band is the CA & C Depot at 501 South Main Street. If you have questions, please contact Becky Glass, Executive Director, at 740-393-1481. More details about First Friday can be found at www.mainstreetmountvernon.com.

The mission of Main Street Mount Vernon is to create and enhance the economic, historic and social development of the central business district and downtown Mount Vernon. First Fridays are held the first Friday of each month May through October.

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