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1430 Connection / Anne Arundel County Fire Department
On this week's 1430 Connection, WNAV's Donna Cole focuses on the Anne Arundel County Fire Department and the Fired Up for Childhood Cancer 3rd Annual Super Hero Family Fun Day being held on Sunday, September 15, from 12 -4, at Marley Station Mall. Donna is jointed in the studio by Anne Arundel County Fire Department Chief Trisha Wolford and Lt. Dreama Jester.

The discussion includes Chief Wolford's background, the relationship between career and volunteer firefighters, the Mayo Peninsula, cancer in firefighters and the equipment needed to help reduce cancer rates, who is the best cook among the Anne Arundel County firefighters, the addition of new firefighters in the county and the 3rd Annual Family Fun Day being held this Sunday.
1430 Connection / Maryland Emergency Management Agency
On this week's 1430 Connection, WNAV's Donna Cole focuses on the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and National Preparedness Month. Joining Donna in the studio is Kyle Overly, director of disaster risk reduction for MEMA. It's all about being prepared for disasters and other emergencies, such as hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and the like. What should we doing not just in the short term, but long range too. What should we be thinking about with construction of houses, communities, the environment and the like. What have we learned from other disasters. All these topics, plus more.

For more information on the Maryland Emergency Management Agency, visit https://mema.maryland.gov/Pages/default.aspx
1430 Connection / Annapolis Green / August 2019
On this week's 1430 Connection, WNAV's Donna Cole focuses on Annapolis Green. Joining Donna in the studio is Elvia Thompson, cofounder and president of the Annapolis Green, an Annapolis-based nonprofit that focuses on the environment. They discuss the organization's upcoming electric vehicle showcase in Annapolis, Green Drinks Annapolis, plastic, balloons, the new polystyrene legislation in Annapolis, Anne Arundel County and the state of Maryland and much more.

For more information on Annapolis Green, visit https://annapolisgreen.com/
1430 Connection / Friends of Naval Academy Music
On this week's 1430 Connection, WNAV's Donna Cole focuses on the Friends of Naval Academy Music (FONAM). Joining her in the studio are J. Barry Talley and Marjorie Rawhouser, who explain what FONAM, a relatively new Annapolis non-profit, does and how their work benefits not just the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) community, but the many outside of the USNA who've enjoy the performances by the USNA Men's and Women's Glee Club, Gospel Choir, Catholic Choir, Protestant Choir, Drum and Bugle Corps, Pipes and Drums, Orchestra and Trident Brass groups.

For more information on the Friends of Naval Academy Music, visit https://www.fonam.org/
Senator Chris Van Hollen Tours Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (d-Md.) toured the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) in Edgewater today. The Senator learned about the work the faciliity does and the importance of that work - locally and globally. Leading the tour was Anson "Tuck" Hines, director of SERC.

Correction - The BiodiversiTree (reforestation experimental network)
is a 100-year experiment on effects of tree species diversity on forest ecosystem services.
1430 Connection / Touchstones Discussion Project
On this week's 1430 Connection, WNAV's Donna Cole is joined in the studio with Stefanie Takacs, executive director of the Touchstones Discussion Project. The work this Eastern Shore-based nonprofit's work is known around the world. The discussion includes how Touchstones began, the work they're doing and how the community can not only benefit, but help too. For more information on Touchstones Discussion Project, visit www.touchstones.org
USNA Parents Weekend 2019
It's a rite of passage at the U.S. Naval Academy and it happened again today. Bravo Zulu, plebes! And welcome back to the families and friends of the Class of 2023. Enjoy your weekend.
1430 Connection / Annapolis Police Chief Ed Jackson
On this week's 1430 Connection, the new Annapolis Police Chief, Ed Jackson, joins WNAV's Donna Cole to discuss who he is, his history, his outlook on policing, reforming gun laws and what he'd like to do in his position to influence change. Also, because it's a good way to get to know someone - his favorite book, movie and song.
1430 Connection / Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians
On this week's 1430 Connection, Sean O'Neill joins WNAV's Donna Cole to discuss the Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians (AM-FM). They discuss the history of the organization, all that it does for Annapolis area musicians and music students. Also, their upcoming shows, which help the organization to continue the work it's doing.

For more information on AM-FM, visit https://www.am-fm.org/
WNAV's 70th Anniversary Party
Pat Sajak, owner of WNAV, and Steve Hopp, WNAV's general manager, spoke this evening at our 70th anniversary party and we wanted to share it for all those who've been part of our family.
Vice Admiral Sean S Buck Takes Naval Academy Helm
Vice Adm. Sean S. Buck took the helm of the U.S. Naval Academy this morning, making him the 63rd superintendent of the institution. He's no stranger to Annapolis though.
1430 Connection / Katherine Fominykh
On this week's 1430 Connection, Katherine Fominykh joins WNAV's Donna Cole in the studio. Katherine is the first, full-time, female sports writer for The Capital. And that's something worth discussing - not just diversity in media and newsrooms, but in sports too. Katherine is in a position to positively impact the community through her writing and mentoring young adults. A few examples of that are discussed, as is pay disparity in women's sports.

For Katherine's coverage of local sports, visit https://www.capitalgazette.com/bal-katherine-fominykh-20180521-staff.html

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