WBTA News wins statewide award
WBTA Radio has been honored by the New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA) for "Outstanding Radio News Feature Story" in a competition among broadcast stations across the state.
The winning entry, entitled, "The Perfect Pour" was produced by WBTA News Producer/Anchor Geoff Redick. The story showcased O'Lacy's Irish Pub in Batavia and its designation by Guinness Beer as the best pour of the product in the northeastern U.S. and one of the best in the nation.
Redick's story, portions of which were recorded at the School St. tavern, featured an interview with O'Lacy's owner Kent Ewell.
WBTA President Dan Fischer accepted the award at the NYSBA Executive Conference at Bolting Landing, NY in June .
(Photo) WBTA News Producer/Anchor Geoff Redick (Left) and WBTA President Dan Fischer pose with "Outstanding Radio News Feature" award from the New York State Broadcasters Association
The Force is with WBTA and the Batavia Muckdogs
WBTA's Geoff Redick visited Dwyer Stadium and ran into a group of intergalactic impersonators. These members of the 501st Legion say the Force is strong in Batavia!
The 501st Legion is a national organization of Star Wars enthusiasts who purchase their own costumes and make charitable appearances at various community events. This was the group's first trip to Batavia.
WBTA Reports:
"The Moving Wall" Vietnam Memorial Visits Batavia's VA Center
Solemn "Missing Man Table Ceremony" Conducted at Opening Ceremonies
Below is the verbatim of the Missing Man Table Ceremony:
The caps at the table represent the five branches of the Armed Forces: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard.
The table is set for 5, symbolizing the fragility of the prisoners, alone against their captors; Remember.
The tablecloth is white, symbolizing the purity of their intentions to respond to their country’s call to arms; Remember.
The single rose displayed in the vase is symbolic of the families and the loved ones who keep the faith, waiting for their soldier’s return; Remember.
The red ribbon tied prominently on the vase is reminiscent of the red ribbon worn upon the lapels and breasts of thousands who bear witness to their unwavering determination to demand a proper counting of all lives left in foreign soil. To this day, there are still 1,716 missing in Vietnam; Remember.
The slice of lemon on the plate reminds us of their bitter fate; Remember.
There is, in addition to the lemon, salt on the plate, symbolic of the families’ tears as they wait; Remember.
The glasses are inverted. They cannot toast with us today; Remember.
The chairs are empty. They are not here; Remember.
Remember, all of you who served with them and called them comrades, who depended upon their might and their aid, and who relied on them; for surely they have not forgotten us.
WBTA Promotes Ramble 2010 on "Main & Center"
Kay McMahon and Bill McDonald appear on WBTA's "Main & Center" program to promote the Ramble Music and Arts Fest on Saturday, July 3 in Jackson Square, downtown Batavia.Bill and Kay are members of Old Hippie Reunion, just one of the groups scheduled to perform.
For complete information about the Ramble, visit their Website.
Kay and Bill performed three songs during the radio show.
This is one of them:
WBTA Takes at Swing at Home Run Derby
WBTA Advertising Manager Lorne Way powers his way through a blazing 10mph pitch at the Muckdogs "Pep Dog Rally" marking the start of the Muckdog's 2010 season. Lorne's "hit" cleared the pitchers mound!
WBTA Broadcasts from Grand Opening of Castrol Premium Lube Express
Ben Thompson, owner of Batavia's Castrol Premium Lube Express talks with Dan Fischer during a Live on-location WBTA Broadcast. The business features 10-minute Oil Changes, Lube and Filter service, tires, batteries, shocks, mufflers and more.
Dan and Ben are pictured in front of the Castrol fishing boat. Castrol is a major sponor of a professional Bass fishing tour.
Hank Stratton Featured Artist at ARC "Celebrating Art-Abilities"
Hank Stratton, affectionately known as "Hammering Hank" to all his Challenger Baseball fans, is an energenic, loveable, almost-12 year old boy who happens to have autism. Hank and his family joined the ARC four years ago. Hank receives services through the ARC's Family Support Program. He especially enjoys the ARC's Art Club.
So talented is Hank, he has been selected as the featured artist for the "Celebrating Art-abilities" Show on March 11 at the ARC's new Community Center (the former St. Mary's School) at 38 Woodrow Road in Batavia.
PHOTO: WBTA's Dan Fischer interviews Hank Stratton for a segment on the station's "Main & Center" program to promote the "Celebrating Art-abilities" art show on March 11..
Listen to the interview with Hank Stratton (run time: 5:09)
Valentines for Our Troops 2010
Hailed as the biggest ever, this year's event drew more people and more items than ever. Organized by the Ladies Auxiliary of American legion Post 576 in LeRoy, Valentine's for Our Troops collects items of a personal care nature for servicemen and women stationed overseas. This year's event was highlighted by a telephone call from Spec. James Debottis, stationed in Afghanistan. Via WBTA, Spec. Debottis was able to speak with his mother, who was at the Legion, and wish her a long distance, "Happy Valentines Day."
WBTA's Wayne Fuller Interviews State Senator Michael Ranzenhofer during Valentines for Our Troops.
WBTA Goes to Washington
WBTA's Dan and Debbie Fischer accompanied State Assemblyman Steve Hawley and three bus loads of local veterans to Washington, DC for Patriot's Trip 2009. The group visited several monuments and other atractions in Washington. For some of the vets, it was their first trip to the nation's capitol.
WBTA's Dan Fischer interviews Rep. Chris Lee in Washington