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

FRN:
0024132185
File Number:
CPR-161266
Submit Date:
10/10/2014
Call Sign:
WTKO-CD
Facility ID:
34341
City:
ONEIDA
State:
NY
Service:
Digital Class A
Purpose:
Children's TV Programming Report
Status:
Received
Status Date:
10/10/2014
Filing Status:
Active



Report reflects information for : Third Quarter of 2014

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 Network Affiliation
Affiliated network Cornerstone TV
Nielsen DMA Syracuse
Web Home Page Address

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(13)

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Digital Core Program (1 of 13) Response
Program Title Adventures in Odyssey
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thu.@ 4PM (start 9/1); Fri.@ 4PM (end 8/29); Sat. @ 7:30AM (start 9/6)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 16
Total times aired 16
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 2014-09-18
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (2 of 13) Response
Program Title Paws & Tales
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mon.@4:30PM(end8/25);Tue@4PM(start9/2);Thu.@4PM(end8/28);Thu.@4:30PM(start9/4);Sat.@8:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 38
Total times aired 38
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 3 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This engaging series captures the hearts of children through characters they love and situations they can relate to. With sound biblical teaching, a foundation of faith and life situations are established.
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 Paws & Tales
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 2014-09-16
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other

Digital Preemption Programs #2

Questions Response
Title of Program Paws & Tales
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 2014-09-18
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (3 of 13) Response
Program Title BJ'S Teddy Bear Club
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mon. @ 3:30PM (end 8/29); Mon. @ 4PM (start 9/1)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 13
Number of Preemptions 0
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 9 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Animated series about Bearsheba J. Bear who takes children on a great journey through the Bible while teaching children their colors, letters, and numbers.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (4 of 13) Response
Program Title Friends & Heroes
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tues.@ 4pm (end 8/26); Tue. @ 4:30PM (start 9/2); Sat. @ 9am
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired 26
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 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This animated adventure series is the story of Macky and Portia whose idealism and friendship leads them across the ancient world from the fabled Egyptian port of Alexandria to the besieged city of Jerusalem, then to the heart of the Empire...Rome. Fighting for justice and survival against the might of the Roman Empire, they first become friends, then heroes. Like the heroes in the story, children will be empowered by what they see and hear as they share courage and compassion through the everyday dangers faced by Macky and his friends.
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 Friends & Heroes
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 2014-09-16
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (5 of 13) Response
Program Title Carlos Caterpillar (last airing 8/28/14)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thur. @ 3:30PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 9
Total times aired 11
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 4 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Award-winning animated series that is both entertaining and instructive about Carlos Caterpillar and his friends as they learn valuable life lessons in each episode.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (6 of 13) Response
Program Title Dare to Be
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tue. @ 4:30PM (end 8/26); Mon. @ 4:30PM (start 9/2)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
Total times aired 11
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 2
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. Upbeat, positive, lively and modern, Dare to Be uses state of the art graphics technology to introduce children to the Bible.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (7 of 13) Response
Program Title Cherub Wings (last airing 8/30/14)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tue. @ 3:30PM (end 8/26); Sat. @ 6:30AM (end 8/30)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 18
Total times aired 18
Number of Preemptions 0
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 9 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Animated series that teaches children Bible and life lessons through poems, stories and songs.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (8 of 13) Response
Program Title ATF (Acquire the Fire) TV
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Fri. @ 4:30PM; Sat. @ 10AM
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. 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 Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Preemption Programs #1

Questions Response
Title of Program ATF (Acquire the Fire) TV
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 2014-09-19
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (9 of 13) Response
Program Title The Sugar Creek Gang (end 8/28/14)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thurs. @ 4:30PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 9
Total times aired 11
Number of Preemptions 0
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 teaching valuable life lessons along the way.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (10 of 13) Response
Program Title Sheep Snacks
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wed. @ 4:30PM (end 8/27); Fri. @ 4PM (start 9/5); 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 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 2014-09-19
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (11 of 13) Response
Program Title Dr. Wonder's Workshop
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wed. @ 4PM (end 8/27); Wed. @ 4:30PM (start 9/3); Sat. @ 7AM
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 2014-09-17
Episode #
Reason for Preemption Other
Digital Core Program (12 of 13) Response
Program Title From Aardvark to Zucchini (last airing 8/30/14)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mon. @ 4PM (end 8/25); Fri.@ 3:30PM (end 8/29);; Sat. @ 7:30AM (end 8/30)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Total times aired 36
Number of Preemptions 0
Number of Preemptions for other than Breaking News
Number of Preemptions Rescheduled 0
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 4 years to 7 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. An animated series that joins the kids, critters, and squashes in this prayer-packed program as they thank God from A-Z. Filled with songs and rhymes, this program is entertaining and educational.
Does the Licensee identify the program by displaying throughout the program the symbol E/I? Yes

Digital Core Program (13 of 13) Response
Program Title Charlie Church Mouse
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wed. @ 3:30PM (end 8/27); Wed. @ 4PM (start 9/3)
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 12
Total times aired 12
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 4 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. Charlie and friends have adventures in 3D animation teaching biblical life lessons and entertaining children.
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 Charlie Church Mouse
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 2014-09-17
Episode #
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 BJ's Teddy Bear Club (end 8/30/14)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: Sat. @ 6AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: 9
Number of Preemptions 2
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 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 about Bearsheba J. Bear, who takes children on a great journey through the Bible, while teaching children their colors, letters, and numbers.
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
Non-Core Educational and Informational Programming (2 of 2) Response
Program Title Cherub Wings (end 8/30/14)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled: Sat. @ 6:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time: 9
Number of Preemptions 2
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience 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 that teaches children Bible and life lessons through poems, stories, and songs.
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:

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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 Kevin O'Kane
Address 4811 Jenkins Rd.
City Vernon
State NY
Zip 13476
Telephone Number 315-829-4848
Email Address kokane@twcny.rr.com
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.

Other Matters (9)

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Other Matters (1 of 9) Response
Program Title Friends & Heroes
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tues.@ 4:30PM; Sat.@ 9AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 5 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This animated adventure series is the story of Macky and Portia - whose idealism and friendship leads them across the ancient world from the fabled Egyptian port of Alexandria to the besieged city of Jerusalem, then to the heart of the Empire - Rome. Fighting for justice and survival against the might of the Roman Empire, they become friends, then heroes. Like the heroes in the story, children will be empowered by what they see and hear as they share courage and compassion through the everyday dangers faced by Macky and his friends.
Other Matters (2 of 9) Response
Program Title Sheep Snacks
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Fri. @ 4PM; 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. 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 9) Response
Program Title Charlie Church Mouse
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wed. @ 4PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
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 principals as well as by teaching them academic lessons vital to early childhood development.
Other Matters (4 of 9) Response
Program Title Dare to Be (last airing 10/14/14)
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tue. @ 4:30pm
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 2
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 (5 of 9) Response
Program Title ATF (Acquire the Fire) TV
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Fri. @ 4:30PM; Sat. @ 10AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
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. 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 Intergrity: Being a Real Man; Love, Sex, and Dating; plus more...
Other Matters (6 of 9) Response
Program Title Adventures in Odyssey
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Thu. @ 4PM; Sat. @ 7:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 26
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 (7 of 9) Response
Program Title Dr. Wonder's Workshop
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Wed. @ 4:30PM; 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. Dr. Wonder and his crew share life-changing thruths from a Christian perspective with all children in sign-language and English.
Other Matters (8 of 9) Response
Program Title BJ's Teddy Bear Club
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Mon. @ 4PM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 13
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.
Other Matters (9 of 9) Response
Program Title Paws & Tales
Origination Network
Days/Times Program Regularly Scheduled Tue. @ 4PM; Thu. @ 4:30PM; Sat. @ 8:30AM
Total times aired at regularly scheduled time 39
Length of Program 30 mins
Age of Target Child Audience from 3 years to 10 years
Describe the educational and informational objective of the program and how it meets the definition of Core Programming. This engaging series captures the hearts of children through characters they love and situations they can relate to. With sound biblical teaching, a foundation of faith and life situations are established.

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.

Kevin O'Kane


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