Morning Show Notes - Thursday, July 21st

-The Space Shuttle Atlantis landed safely just before 6 AM today. This brings the 30 year space shuttle program to an end. In case you missed the landing, click here to watch the video. Once it is deemed safe for the public, Atlantis will be on display at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.

-Augusta enters the world of 4G internet today as Verizon starts making it available to subscribers.

-Christ Community Health Services provides health care in Jesus name, and they're getting a bigger home on Greene Street in Augusta. Read more

-Jeremy Camp tells his life story, including the loss of his first wife, in a new book called I Sill Believe that comes out in September. Read more

-Coming up Friday: Our movie guy, Bob Waliszewski of Focus on the Family, has the family-friendly perspective on the new Captain America movie tomorrow at 7:10. Plus, we'll share highlights of from tonight's VBS Express stop at The Salvation Army Church at 7:40 AM.

Morning Show Notes - Wednesday, July 20th

-Cleve is hearing things again. Last week he heard his wife's voice in the grocery store while she was out of town on business. This week, he's hearing what sounds like a high-powered sprinkler noise in the trees around his house. He suspects it is some sort of critter. What could it be? Join the conversation on the 88.3 WAFJ Facebook page.

-The Space Shuttle Atlantis is scheduled to land at 5:56 AM tomorrow at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. This will mark the end of the space shuttle program.

-American Idol auditions are happening today through Friday in Charleston. Read more

-The Augusta Chronicle is hosting a Back to School Expo this Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM at Augusta State's Christenberry Fieldhouse. Read more

-Lori Butler of Aiken shared her quick and easy recipe for Chicken and Dumplins in Simple Cooking this morning. You'll find it in the post below this one.

-Coming up on Thursday: We'll share highlights from our latest VBS Express stop at Whole Life Ministries in Augusta at 8:10 AM.

Simple Cooking - Chicken and Dumplins

1 large can of chicken stock
2-3 cans of white chicken
2-3 cans of canned plain biscuits

Bring stock to boil, add chicken and biscuits, cook for 20 minutes stirring lightly. Add 1 cup of milk to thicken! Let simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Submitted by Lori Butler of Aiken. If you have a quick and easy recipe to share, please send it to john@wafj.com. You'll receive a thank-you gift if we use your recipe.

Morning Show Notes - Tuesday, July 19th

-Job Fairs on Wednesday: Goodwill Industries is looking for full-time and part-time retail workers at their job fair from 9 AM to 12 PM at their new Aiken Career Campus, 1015 Pine Log Road in Aiken. MAU Workforce Solutions is filling 45 openings at industrial sites around the CSRA at their job fair from 9 AM to 4 PM at the Jameson Suites, 1062 Claussen Road in Augusta.

-High gas prices have many of us shopping for smaller, fuel-efficient cars. The best deals on these cars may be a couple of months away. Read more

-The library has always been a great place for kids to visit, but now we know why they should go there more often. Read more

-John and Cleve toured the Salvation Army of Augusta's Kroc Center yesterday and say the facility is beautiful. Free tours to the public are being offered at the beginning of every hours for the next several weeks. There will be a public open house on Saturday, August 6th. Learn more about the place at http://www.krocaugusta.org/.

-Letting your kids stay in your bed might disrupt your sleep, but it won't harm them. Read more

-Jeremiah Johnson of Harlem is the newest member of Cleve's Coffee Club. He told us that coffee helps slow down his hyper body. Listen

Coming up Wednesday: Ashlee Duren from The Augusta Chronicle joins us at 7:40 to talk about their Back to School Expo happening this Saturday. Lori Butler shares her quick and easy Chicken and Dumplings recipe at 8:10 in Simple Cooking with John and Cleve.

Morning Show Notes - Monday, July 18th

-Monday Morning Mindbender
Q: 82% of people admit to doing this in the kitchen but about the same amount of people say they hate it when someone else does it.
A: Taste the food while it is cooking

-Believe it or not, there really are people who want to drive 234 MPH down the Savannah River! Read more

-Erica Barnes of North Augusta correctly guessed that the Cheapie of the Week is Bic Cristal Ink Pens (10 pack). Target has them on sale through Saturday (7/23) for $.50 per pack. Use the printable $1 off 2 coupon and get them for FREE. All you pay is the sales tax. **Coupon Note: You'll need to select two other coupons to print with this coupon, so that it prints properly. There is an issue with printing this coupon by itself.

-Due to a miscommunication, the Georgia license plate contest is undergoing a revote today. Starting at 3 PM today, you can vote for your favorite at https://etax.dor.ga.gov/.

-South Carolina's Sales Tax Holiday Weekend is August 5th-7th. More information

-Coming up Tuesday: Cleve adds another member to his coffee club at 6:50. John and Cleve toured the new Kroc Center today, and they'll tell you all about it.

Morning Show Notes - Friday, July 15th

-The Salvation Army of Augusta's Kroc Center is ready to open. There will be a soft opening this weekend with a dedication ceremony on Sunday. The grand opening will be held on August 6th-7th. This is a community center unlike any other. Read more

-Governor Deal was set to unveil the new Georgia license plate today, but some controversy has delayed the announcement. Read more

-Our movie guy, Bob Waliszewski of Focus on the Family, gave the new Winnie the Pooh movie a perfect score for family-friendliness. For reviews of any movie in theaters, check out http://www.pluggedin.com/.

-The Savannah River will be loud this weekend with the return of the Augusta Southern Nationals drag boat races. Event Details

-You can help needy students in Aiken County tomorrow by stuffing a bus with school supplies. Read more

-Coming up Monday: You could win the new greatest hits CD from Point of Grace, along with an 88.3 WAFJ t-shirt, with the Monday Morning Mindbender at 6:10 and the Cheapie of the Week at 7:40.

Morning Show Notes - Thursday, July 14th

-Costco opens this fall in Augusta and is hiring around 200 employees. To apply for a job, click here.

-The Donate for Life Blood Drive is going on at UPS in Aiken until 7 PM tonight. The summer blood supply is low and every blood type is needed. More details

-Ashley told us on Facebook that she loved hearing her 10 year sing "What Faith Can Do" by Kutless while he was in the shower. Which 88.3 WAFJ song is your "sing-along song" - the one that you can't get out of your head? You can join the conversation on the 88.3 WAFJ Facebook page.

-The new Winnie the Pooh movie opens on Friday and early reviews sound good. Our movie guy, Bob Waliszewski, offers his take on it tomorrow at 7:10 AM. FYI - Cleve once played Eeyore in a high school musical.

-Starting January 1st, you will no longer be able to buy an American classic at your local bank - the savings bond. Read more