Who Have You Heard on WHAV?
How WHAV Helps the Causes You Already Support

Sven Amirian	Mounzer Aylouche
Steven Baddour	Joseph Bevilacqua
Bruce Blaisdell	Dr. Byron Brumbaugh
Elinor Curtin-Cameron	Edward Chernesky
James Fiorentini	Jon Golnic
David Goodwin	John Guerin
Stephen Gullo	Krystine Hetel
Bradley Howell	James Jajuga
Patricia Johnson	Malcolm Kimball
William Macek	Thomas Madson
Alice Mann	Kathy McCarron-Ciras
Sheryl Meehan	John Mele
John Michitson	William Miller
Steve Noyes	Mary Ellen Daly-O'Brien
Janet Odenwelder	Mary O’Neil
Leonard Russo	William Ryan
Robert Scatamacchia	Joseph Scott
Scouts	Larry Seaman
Raymond Sierpina	Dave Spaulding
Harriett Stanely	Scott Wood
Marlene Yeo	David Zoffoli

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With the explosion of new media outlets—from Internet jukeboxes to 500-channel cable television—some may wonder what role WHAV uniquely plays in the modern media mix. What is so important about WHAV that it deserves public and underwriter support?

At a time when there is a proliferation of new entertainment choices, traditional sources of vital local information are disappearing. Passage of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 allowed massive consolidation of broadcast properties, greatly curtailing local content in favor of mass produced and less expensive generic programs. Similarly, local newspapers downsized or closed as the Internet robbed them of lucrative and life-sustaining classified advertising. In 2007, the National Endowment for Democracy made a case for community radio

“Community radio plays a vital role in building vibrant communities, in mobilizing groups to action by informing and empowering citizens, in giving voice to the marginalized groups of society, and in bringing community needs to the attention of local and even national governments.”

Community radio lives at WHAV, but only with your support. Review the lists of programs below from WHAV’s Edwin V. Johnson Newsroom and see for yourself how local causes and voices have found a home at WHAV.

Community Spotlight
(Heard throughout the day)

• American Red Cross of Merrimack Valley
• Animal Rescue Merrimack Valley
• ARC of Greater Haverhill- Newburyport
• Calvary Baptist Church
• Career Resources Corporation
• Chester Sidell Art Gallery
• Christmas Stroll
• Creative Haverhill
• Crescent Yacht Club and South Shore Outboard Association Haverhill River Run
• Emmaus
• Essex Arts Center
• Friends of Haverhill Public Library
• Girls Incorporated of Greater Haverhill
• Haverhill, City of
• Haverhill Council on Aging
• Haverhill Cultural Council
• Haverhill Firefighting Museum
• Haverhill High School
• Haverhill Historical Society
• Haverhill Rotary Club
• Haverhill Exchange Club
• Haverhill/Pentucket Kiwanis
• Kidsfest
• L’Arche Irenicon
• Lawrence Sons of Italy 21st Annual Road Races
• Merrimack Valley Economic Development Council
• Merrimack Valley Hospice
• Methuen, City of
• Methuen Memorial Music Hall
• New Life Christian Assembly
• Northern Essex Community College
• Penacook Place
• Pentucket Regional School District
• Rebuilding Together Greater Haverhill
• Ruth’s House
• Saint James Church
• Second Baptist Church
• Somebody Cares New England
• Spotlight Playhouse
• Tattersall Farm
• Team Haverhill
• River Ruckus
• Essex Street Gateway Mural
• Timberlane Performing Arts Center
• Timberlane Regional High School
• ValleyWorks
• Veterans North East Outreach Center
• VFW Santa Parade
• Whittier Birthplace
• Winnekenni Foundation
• YMCA of the North Shore
• Many more.
  

Open Mike Show
(6:30-8:30 p.m., Monday nights. Also seen on Haverhill Community Television and www.WHAV.TV!)

A live call-in show with host Jack Bevelaqua and many in-studio guests, including:

Groups

• Career Resources Corporation, represented by Executive Director Bradley Howell.
• Creative Haverhill, represented by David Zoffoli, director.
• Emmaus, represented by Dr. Byron Brumbaugh and his nephew Solomon and niece Erin, who climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in northeastern Tanzania.
• Haverhill Chamber of Commerce, represented by President James Jajuga.
• Haverhill Mayor James Fiorentini.
• Haverhill YWCA, represented by Bruce Blaisdell, interim executive director.
• Lawrence Sons of Italy 21st Annual Road Races, represented by Marshall McCloskey and John A. Mele Sr.
• MassHousing, represented by Mounzer Aylouche.
• Merrimac Cub Scouts Den 7, Pack 14, represented by Will Mitchell and Peter Olds.
• Plaistow Cub Scouts Pack 118, Webelos 1, represented by Ryan Murray, Robbie Morin, Nate Trefry, Glen Sansoucie and Cooper Howsen, accompanied by Den Leader Dan Trefry and Assistant Den Leaders Victoria Trefry and Michelle Murray.
• Somebody Cares New England, represented by Marlene Yeo and Peter Pantoja.
• Team Haverhill, represented by Chair Alice Mann.
• Many others.
  

Individuals

• Senator Steven Baddour
• Warren Gerety of Coastal States Wealth Advisors discusses college funding options
• Stephen Gullo, Haverhill assessor
• William “Bill” Miller, reporting from Fort Myers about locals attending Red Sox spring training
• City Councilor Sven Amirian
• School Committeeman Joseph J. Bevilacqua
• City Councilor Mary Ellen Daly O’Brien
• City Councilor William Macek
• City Councilor John Michitson
• City Councilor William H. Ryan
• City Councilor Robert Scatamacchia
• School Committeeman Ray Sierpina
• Representative Harriett Stanley
• Many more

Business Bulletin
(Noon, 6 and 11 p.m., weekdays after the news)

• Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce
• Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce
• Merrimack Valley Economic Development Council

Local News/Specials

Local news, anchored by veteran Merrimack Valley broadcaster Marc Lemay, is heard throughout the day from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Reports include breaking news and critical stories of people and events impacting local life.

A variety of special programs are also produced. These include  election programs, special guest speakers, tributes and more.

Internships

• Haverhill High School
• Northern Essex Community College

Keep the local voices on the air that help the community thrive. Businesses may download a list of underwriting packages here. Individuals may print the form below or click the “Donate” button at left. Residents are also asked to inquire if businesses they visit have made their pledges.