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(REFERENCE COPY - Not for submission) Children's Television Programming Report

FRN:
0015033186
File Number:
CPR-134401
Submit Date:
10/08/2012
Call Sign:
KVBA-LP
Facility ID:
70350
City:
Alamogordo
State:
NM
Service:
Low Power Analog TV
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
10/08/2012
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Third Quarter of 2012

General Information

Section Question Response
Attachments Are attachments (other than associated schedules) being filed with this application?

Applicant Information

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Applicant Name, Type, and Contact Information

Applicant Address Phone Email Applicant Type

Contact Representatives (0)

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Contact Name Address Phone Email Contact Type

Children's Television Information

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Section Question Response
Station Type Station Type Independent
Affiliated network
Nielsen DMA Albuquerque-Santa Fe
Web Home Page Address www.kvbatv.org

Digital Core Programming

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Question Response
State the average number of hours of Core Programming per week broadcast by the station on its main program stream
State the average number of hours per week of free over-the-air digital video programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream
State the average number of hours per week of Core Programming broadcast by the station on other than its main program stream. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671:
Does the Licensee provide information identifying each Core Program aired on its station, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673?
Does the Licensee certify that at least 50% of the Core Programming counted toward meeting the additional programming guideline (applied to free video programming aired on other than the main Yes No program stream) did not consist of program episodes that had already aired within the previous seven days either on the station's main program stream or on another of the station's free digital program streams?

Digital Core Programs(8)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 8) Response
Program Title SHEEP SNACKS
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wed @ 2:30pm; Sat @ 8:30am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 25
Total times aired 25
Number of Preemptions 1
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 5 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. A collection of God stories, ponderings, and parables cooked up to "feed the flock." Episodes encourage communication between parents and children on a variety of issues, and teaches how to better open conversation about God within the family unit.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program SHEEP SNACKS
List date and time rescheduled
Is the rescheduled date the second home?
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time?
Date Preempted
Episode # 7/18
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (2 of 8) Response
Program Title BOOGA BOOGA LAND
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mon @ 2pm; Sat @ 7am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 24
Total times aired 24
Number of Preemptions 2
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 5 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Animated series features Marty the Monkey and Garard the Giraffe who live in Booga Booga Land where they learn important Christian values in each episode based on parables from the Bible.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program BOOGA BOOGA LAND
List date and time rescheduled
Is the rescheduled date the second home?
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time?
Date Preempted
Episode # 7/16
Reason for Preemption Other

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program BOOGA BOOGA LAND
List date and time rescheduled
Is the rescheduled date the second home?
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time?
Date Preempted
Episode # 9/29
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (3 of 8) Response
Program Title ADVENTURES IN ODYSSEY
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Fri @ 2pm; Sat @ 6am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 25
Total times aired 25
Number of Preemptions 1
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 3 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Animated children's stories that build moral character and teach important life lessons while entertaining.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program ADVENTURES IN ODYSSEY
List date and time rescheduled
Is the rescheduled date the second home?
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time?
Date Preempted
Episode # 7/20
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (4 of 8) Response
Program Title Donkey Ollie
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thu @2pm; Sat @ 5am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 23
Total times aired 23
Number of Preemptions 3
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 5 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Donkey Ollie, a little white donkey in this animated children's program, learns important lessons about life as he and his friends experience many of life's adventures along the way.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program Donkey Ollie
List date and time rescheduled
Is the rescheduled date the second home?
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time?
Date Preempted
Episode # 7/7
Reason for Preemption Other

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program Donkey Ollie
List date and time rescheduled
Is the rescheduled date the second home?
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time?
Date Preempted
Episode # 7/19
Reason for Preemption Other

Digital Preemption Programs #3

Questions Response
Title of Program Donkey Ollie
List date and time rescheduled
Is the rescheduled date the second home?
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time?
Date Preempted
Episode # 7/5
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (5 of 8) Response
Program Title The Sugar Creek Gang
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tue @ 2pm; Sat @ 5:30am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 25
Total times aired 25
Number of Preemptions 1
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Based on a series of books by Paul Hutchens, The Sugar Creek Gang TV series chronicles the adventures of the gang and the rest of the residents of Sugar Creek providing education and life lessons along the way.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program The Sugar Creek Gang
List date and time rescheduled
Is the rescheduled date the second home?
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time?
Date Preempted
Episode # 7/17
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (6 of 8) Response
Program Title iSHINE KNECT
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mon @ 2:30pm; Sat @ 8am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 25
Total times aired 25
Number of Preemptions 1
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 8 years to 14 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. iShine KNECT is designed to let young people soak in the light and find their identity in Christ with amazing music videos and interviews. This is a high-energy series about tween artists as they share and sing about how they find their identity in Christ.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program iSHINE KNECT
List date and time rescheduled
Is the rescheduled date the second home?
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time?
Date Preempted
Episode # 7/16
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (7 of 8) Response
Program Title Youth Bytes
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thu @ 2:30pm; Sat @ 7:30am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 25
Total times aired 25
Number of Preemptions 1
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 12 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Chad Daniels educates pre-teen and teens, and talks about facing issues and making good choices from a biblical worldview.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program Youth Bytes
List date and time rescheduled
Is the rescheduled date the second home?
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time?
Date Preempted
Episode # 7/19
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (8 of 8) Response
Program Title Dr. Wonder's Workshop
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Sat @ 6:30am; Wed @ 2pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 25
Total times aired 25
Number of Preemptions 1
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 5 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Dr. Wonder and his crew share life-changing truths from a Christian perspective with all children in sign-language and English.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program Dr. Wonder's Workshop
List date and time rescheduled
Is the rescheduled date the second home?
Were promotional efforts made to notify the public of rescheduled date and time?
Date Preempted
Episode # 7/18
Reason for Preemption Other

Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (2)

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Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (1 of 2) Response
Program Title ATF
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: Tue @ 2:30pm; Fri @ 11:30pm; Sat @ 9am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: 34
Number of Preemptions 5
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Nationally known youth speaker, Ron Luce, educates teens on how to apply Judeo-Christian principles to their everyday lives. Topics include: Girls: Self-worth; Living with Integrity; Being a Real Man; Love, Sex, and Dating; plus more....
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? No
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes

Date and Time Aired:

Questions Response
Date Time
Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (2 of 2) Response
Program Title MXTV
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: Fri @ 11pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: 12
Number of Preemptions 2
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. MXTV exists to "Re-Present God's Word to the World," echoed in the words of Billy Graham: "This generation of young people has a different tone than we have seen before. We feel we have to interpret the Gospel of Christ in their language - so we're going to interpret to each other. Whether through television or the internet, it is the driving motivation of MXTV to take God's word to those yet 'not knowing' of the redemption of Christ."
Does the program have educating and informing children ages 16 and under as a significant purpose? Yes
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes
Does the Licensee provide information regarding the program, including an indication of the target child audience, to publishers of program guides consistent with 47 C.F.R. Section 73.673? Yes

Date and Time Aired:

Questions Response
Date Time

Sponsored Core Programming (0)

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Liaison Contact

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Question Response
Does the Licensee publicize the existence and location of the station's Children's Television Programming Reports (FCC 398) as required by 47 C.F.R. Section 73.3526(e)(11)(iii)? Yes
Name of children's programming liaison William J. Oechsner, Jr.
Address 1017 New York Avenue
City Alamogordo
State NM
Zip 88310
Telephone Number (575) 437-1919
Email Address bill@kvbatv.org
Include any other comments or information you want the Commission to consider in evaluating your compliance with the Children's Television Act (or use this space for supplemental explanations). This may include information on any other noncore educational and informational programming that you aired this quarter or plan to air during the next quarter, or any existing or proposed non-broadcast efforts that will enhance the educational and informational value of such programming to children. See 47 C.F.R. Section 73.671, NOTES 2 and 3. CTVN's Children's programs have a biblical worldview. They are designed to teach children good values, morals, develop character, and how to handle challenging situations they may face in the process of growing up, while also providing entertainment.

Other Matters (15)

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Other Matters (1 of 15) Response
Program Title Carlos Caterpillar - Analog
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thu @ 1:30pm; Sat @ 5:30am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 4 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The Adventures of Carlos Caterpillar tells the growing up story of Carlos, an ever-curious little caterpillar who often finds himself in one predicament or another. Helped by his Uncle Pedro, a butterfly with a lifetime of experience behind him, Carlos learns many lessons that will help him through his own little journey of life.
Other Matters (2 of 15) Response
Program Title SHEEP SNACKS - Analog
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wed @ 2:30pm; Sat @ 7:30am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 5 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. A collection of God stories, ponderings, and parables cooked up to "feed the flock." Episodes encourage communication between parents and children on a variety of issues, and teaches how to better open conversation about God within the family unit.
Other Matters (3 of 15) Response
Program Title From Aardvark to Zucchini - Analog
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Fri @ 1:30pm; Sat @ 6am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 4 years to 7 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Join the kids, critters, and squashes in this prayer-packed program as they thank God from A to Z. You'll soon learn that praying is fun to do and fruitful, too. Filled with songs and rhymes, this animated video is an entertaining and educational introduction to prayer for preschoolers and their parents. Recommended for ages 2 to 5.
Other Matters (4 of 15) Response
Program Title DONKEY OLLIE - Analog
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thu @ 2pm; Sat @ 7am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 5 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Donkey Ollie, the little white donkey with lots of courage, and his friends have many adventures as they also learn important lessons along the way.
Other Matters (5 of 15) Response
Program Title Charlie Church Mouse TV Show - Analog
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wed @ 1:30pm; Sat @ 5am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 4 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. The Charlie Church Mouse show is a mix of live action and 3D character animation in a fantastic place called Moose Canyon. Here, children have a chance to learn, explore, and have fun with the help of Charlie Church Mouse and his lovable cast of friends. The goal of the program is to educate children between the ages of 3-7 by teaching them life lessons based on biblical principles as well as by teaching them academic lessons vital to early childhood development.
Other Matters (6 of 15) Response
Program Title Dare to Be - Analog
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tue @ 2:30pm; Sat @ 8am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 5 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Dare to Be is a Christian kids' TV program that combines elements of reality TV programming, in-depth Bible studies, and academic and intellectual lessons from the outside world in an outside of the box way. Children watching this complete educational program will gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of all aspects of knowledge: Science, foreign languages, history, the Bible as well as other character building lessons.
Other Matters (7 of 15) Response
Program Title MXTV - Analog
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Fri @ 11pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 13 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. MXTV exists to "Re-Present God's Word to the World," echoed in the words of Billy Graham: "This generation of young people has a different tone than we have seen before. We feel we have to interpret the Gospel of Christ in their language - so we're going to interpret to each other." Whether through television or the internet, it is the driving motivation of MXTV to take God's word to those yet "not knowing" of the redemption of Christ.
Other Matters (8 of 15) Response
Program Title The Sugar Creek Gang - Analog
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tue @ 2pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 8 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Based on a series of books by Paul Hutchens, The Sugar Creek Gang TV series chronicles the adventures of the gang and the rest of the residents of Sugar Creek, providing education and life lessons along the way.
Other Matters (9 of 15) Response
Program Title Dr. Wonders Workshop - Analog
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wed @ 2pm; Sat @ 6:30am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 5 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Dr. Wonders and his crew share life-changing truths from a Christian perspective with all children in sign-language and English.
Other Matters (10 of 15) Response
Program Title Cherub Wings - Analog
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tue @ 1:30pm; Sat @ 4:30am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 9 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Animated series using poems, stories and songs that instill biblical principles and values while showing how to apply them to everyday life situations.
Other Matters (11 of 15) Response
Program Title ADVENTURES IN ODYSSEY - Analog
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Fri @ 2pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Animated children's stories that build moral character and teach important life lessons while entertaining.
Other Matters (12 of 15) Response
Program Title Youth Bytes - Analog
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thu @ 2:30pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 12 years to 16 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Chad Daniels educates pre-teens and teens, talking about facing issues and making good choices from a biblical worldview.
Other Matters (13 of 15) Response
Program Title iShine KNECT - Analog
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mon @ 2:30pm; Sat @ 8:30am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 8 years to 14 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. iShine KNECT is designed to let young people soak in the light and find their identity in Christ with amazing music videos and interviews. This is a high-energy series about tween artists as they share and sign about how they find their identity in Christ.
Other Matters (14 of 15) Response
Program Title BOOGA BOOGA LAND - ANALOG
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mon @ 2pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 5 years to 12 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Animated series features Marty the Monkey and Gerard the Giraffe who live in Booga Booga Land where they learn important Christian values in each episode based on parables from the Bible.
Other Matters (15 of 15) Response
Program Title BJ's Teddy Bear Club - Analog
Origination Syndicated
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mon @ 1:30pm; Sat @ 4am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 9 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Animated series whose star is Bearsheba J. Bear. "BJ" takes children on a great journey through the Bible while also teaching colors, letters and numbers.

Certification

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The undersigned certifies that he or she is (a) the party filing the Children's Television Programming, or an officer, director, member, partner, trustee, authorized employee, or other individual or duly elected or appointed official who is authorized to sign on behalf of the party filing the Children's Television Programming; or (b) an attorney qualified to practice before the Commission under 47 C.F.R. Section 1.23(a), who is authorized to represent the party filing the Children's Television Programming, and who further certifies that he or she has read the document; that to the best of his or her knowledge, information,and belief there is good ground to support it; and that it is not interposed for delay.

FAILURE TO SIGN THIS APPLICATION MAY RESULT IN DISMISSAL OF THE APPLICATION AND FORFEITURE OF ANY FEES PAID

Upon grant of this application, the Authorization Holder may be subject to certain construction or coverage requirements. Failure to meet the construction or coverage requirements will result in automatic cancellation of the Authorization. Consult appropriate FCC regulations to determine the construction or coverage requirements that apply to the type of Authorization requested in this application.

WILLFUL FALSE STATEMENTS MADE ON THIS FORM OR ANY ATTACHMENTS ARE PUNISHABLE BY FINE AND/OR IMPRISONMENT (U.S. Code, Title 18, §1001) AND/OR REVOCATION OF ANY STATION AUTHORIZATION (U.S. Code, Title 47, §312(a)(1)), AND/OR FORFEITURE (U.S. Code, Title 47, §503).

I certify that this application includes all required and relevant attachments.
I declare, under penalty of perjury, that I am an authorized representative of the above-named applicant for the Authorization(s) specified above.

Vision Broadcasting Network, Inc.


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