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We at WRKQ care about our community and the small businesses that make it a great place to live. With this in mind on May 15th, 22nd, and 29th, June 5th, 12th, and 19th we will be highlighting local Small Businesses on the air with our Free Promotion Friday. Here is how it works;

1. Your local business must be in the WRKQ listening area which is Monroe, McMinn, Blount, Loudon, and Polk Counties.

2. It must be a Small Business not locally owned and operated.

3. You must write your own 30 second commercial. include the following

Name of Business
Location/Address
Any specials you might have right now
Hours of Operation
Quick summary of what your business is about

4. You must record it yourself using your smart Phones Voice recorder.

5. You must email it to WRKQ@WRKQ.net

Then on those select Fridays during the Rick and Company in the Morning Show (7am-9am) and the Rick And Company's Drive at 5 (5pm) we will randomly play your commercial for FREE. if you have questions you can contact us at WRKQ@WRKQ.net or by calling 423-442-1446 during regular Business hours.

This is reserved for Local businesses only (See Listening Area above), Your information will not be shared with a third party. Every Business is eligible even if you are not a client.

Stream will occasionally be down due to
agreements with professional and college sports.

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Over Nights are more intersting

White Chocolate Strawberry Tiramisu
Ingredients
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup (4 ounces) mascarpone cheese
9 ounces white baking chocolate, melted and cooled
1 cup confectioners' sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 packages (3 ounces each) ladyfingers, split
2/3 cup orange juice
4 cups sliced fresh strawberries
Chocolate syrup, optional

Directions
1. In a large bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. In another bowl, beat cheeses until light and fluffy. Beat in cooled chocolate, 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar and vanilla. Fold in 2 cups of the whipped cream.
2. Brush half of the ladyfingers with half of the orange juice; arrange in a 13x9-in. dish. Spread with 2 cups cream cheese mixture; top with half of the strawberries. Brush remaining ladyfingers with remaining orange juice; arrange over berries.
3. Gently stir remaining confectioners' sugar into remaining cream cheese mixture; fold in remaining whipped cream. Spread over ladyfingers. Top with remaining strawberries. Refrigerate until serving. If desired, drizzle with chocolate syrup before serving. Yield: 15 servings.

(OK to lighten this up with light whipped topping and reduced fat cream cheese)

From A Taste of Home recipes

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PET OF THE WEEK

MCFA pet of the Week

The shelter has reopened with the regular hours of
Tuesday - Friday 11:00 - 4:30
and
Saturday 11:00 - 2:00
Click HERE for New Shelter Policies

Bubbles is this week’s Dog of the Week from the Monroe County Animal Shelter.
Bubbles is a 3-year-old female Bulldog/Old English mix who weighs 69 pounds. She is currently in a foster home. Bubbles is allowed free range of the place, and always comes when called. She is an indoor dog and either goes to the front door or noses your hand at night when she needs to go outdoors. She has never has had an accident indoors.

Bubbles is a very gentle soul. Gets on well with dogs, cats, and kids. Our cat Gizmo sleeps with her. She also likes to ride in the car and walks very well on a leash. No pulling or tugging; a three-year-old could walk her with no problem. And she LOVES to go for walks ... anywhere you want to walk, she is ready to go! Bubbles would love a home where she can be part of the family. When not playing, Bubbles enjoys a good nap.

If you are interested in meeting Bubbles, please give us a call at 423-442-1015 or email us at animal.shelter@monroetn.com to set up a meet and greet.

When coming to the Shelter to meet a dog, please remember their true personality may not show through immediately in the shelter environment. They may consider their kennel a safe place and be uncomfortable when taken out. This doesn't mean they aren't sweet, loving dogs. It just means they are unsure or scared in this environment.

Take some time to meet each dog. Let them get used to you for a few moments before you take him/her for a walk around the shelter grounds. Once you get your new pet home, allow them time to become adjusted to their new life.

PLEASE know that the COVID-19 virus is NOT transmitted by pets. You cannot get the virus from your furry friends.

The Shelter is currently filled to near maximum capacity, so we are looking for people to help foster some of the animals. Many of the animals are housebroken, sweet, and family-friendly. They are often placed in the Shelter because their owners are no longer able to care for them. If you are interested, please call the Shelter (423-442-1015) and they will put you in touch with Cathy Barrett, Foster Coordinator.

Also, the Monroe County Sherriff’s Office has placed the trustees on lockdown; therefore, the Shelter is in desperate need of volunteers to walk the dogs and assist with other Shelter needs. If you are able to help, please call the Shelter.
423-442-1015