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This Week at Batavia Access Television...
July 23, 2010
Bev Nickelson, Batavia resident and author of Three Daves, joins BATV for this week's Out & About Batavia. Three Daves, a 1980's romance, takes you on an angst-ridden romp through a 1980's college campus. Connect with us as Bev shares her experiences in and insights on the modern world of writing and publishing.
Out & About Batavia
Always Best Care Ribbon Cutting, Batavia Community Garden's Ceremonial First Harvest, CMIT Ribbon Cutting, and Three Daves interview with Bev Nickelson
Friday, July 23 thru Sunday July 25 at 5:00/11:00 am/pm
Tune in for our second episode of Conversations with Batavians, a BATV production of the 1980's, with a historical look at Batavia through the voices of influential residents and civic leaders of the past.
Conversations with Batavians
Dr. J.R. Roman, Chief Shellie Reed, Helen Johnstone, Joan Olson, Fred & Bernice Richter and Miriam Johnson
Wednesday, July 28 & Thursday, July 29 at 3:00/9:00 am/pm
See a complete program schedule at www.batv.us/index.php
July 8, 2010
Batavia Access Television is proud to bring you encore presentations of several events that occurred in Batavia this July 4th weekend. Tune in to see the Batavia Fireworks "Sky Concert", a pedestrian parade along the riverwalk, and a patriotic discussion entitled American Dialogue. The fireworks presentation includes a stage concert by Automatic Fixx, a welcome address by Mayor Jeffery D. Schielke, followed by the Sky Concert. Tune in to BATV on Comcast Channel 17 or AT&T U-verse Channel 99 at 2:00 AM/PM and 8:00 AM/PM beginning Friday, July 9th and continuing through Sunday, July 11. For a complete program schedule for both BATV Public Access (17) and BATV Government Access (10) please check out our Web site at www. BATV.us. For more information on BATV or to learn how you can be a part of our growing volunteer family, please visit our booth at Batavia's Windmill City Fest, July 9-11.
July 1, 2010
Hello Friends of BATV-
This July 4th weekend presents us with a challenge for taping all the events that are happening in our community. We are reaching out to see of anyone can spare an hour or two on July 4th to cover an event for us. Here is what needs to be covered:
American Dialogue: 8am to 10:30am in the City Council Chambers at City Hall - This is a conversation about our "hopes, fears and dreams for the community, nation and the world". It is a wonderful way to begin the celebration of Independence Day and show our gratitude for the freedom we have to share our dreams for the future.
July 4th Parade: 10:30am start at the Peg Bond Center - A patriotic parade along the Riverwalk with stops along the way to sing songs and recite patriotic writings, concluding with a flower toss into the Fox River from the pedestrian bridge. This is a great family event.
Batavia Fireworks: 7pm to 10pm at Engstrom Park - The night kicks off with the band "Automatic Fixx" at 7pm. "Sky Concert" begins at 9:15pm with announcements and welcome by the Mayor.
These are all events that BATV has covered in the past. This year we have a strong need for volunteer support for covering these events. If you are available to cover these evetns, we would greatly appreciate your help. This is a great way to support our community and keep these events on BATV.
Please let me know as soon as possible if you are available to tape any of these events.
Thank you in advance for your assistance-
Holly
(630) 937-5413 (studio)
June 29, 2010 - BATV joins forces with the Kane County Chronicle
Seeking to increase community awareness and better serve our viewers, Batavia Access Television has joined with the Kane County Chronicle to promote collaboration, content sharing and the circulation of knowledge. This relationship will give local residents ever expanding options for accessing programming which appears on BATV, as well as that which the Chronicle posts in its Web edition.
BATV and the Kane County Chronicle seek to reach new viewers and gain local support through offering visibility in multiple media outlets. Video segments unique to the Chronicle, such as Pet of the Week, Quickcast, lifestyle videos associated with the Kane County Magazine and prep sports analysis programming will now be available through BATV, as well. BATV will share its popular Municipal Minute, Board Brief, prep sports highlights and original programming with the Chronicle.
BATV Station Manager, Holly Deitchman says, "The exchanging of programs and visibility have the potential to carry our mission of educating and benefiting our community by providing residents with more options for viewing important videos, and giving the community multiple outlets for original programming. We know that it is imperative for residents to have access to their local government bodies, and to learn about those things which make their community unique."
The two parties hope that, through their partnership, they will grow together as advocates for the local community.
June 18, 2010
How can you find your team on BATV? BATV is proud to cover Upstate Eight sports. If your team is playing against the Varsity Bulldogs at Batavia High School BATV is there to catch the action.
Upstate Eight Varsity Football: When your team is playing Batavia
BATV broadcasts Varsity Bulldog home football games LIVE on Comcast Channel 17 in Batavia and AT&T U-verse Channel 99 throughout all of northern Illinois. We also tape those broadcasts and re-air them the following weekend. BATV also travels to away Varsity Football games and tapes them for air the following weekend.
Upstate Eight Varsity Boys Basketball: When your team is playing Batavia
If you are looking for Varsity Boys Basketball action, BATV broadcasts all home games LIVE on BATV. The games are also taped for broadcast the following week. BATV travels to some away basketball games, but not all. So please check with us in advance for our schedule.
Upstate Eight Varsity Girls Basketball: When your team is playing Batavia
BATV tapes all Varsity Girls Basketball home games for broadcast in the following week. BATV broadcasts some Giirls Varsity home games LIVE. So please check with us in advance for our schedule. Check the BATV Public Access Program Schedule for air dates and times.
Upstate Eight Varsity Baseball and Softball: When your team is playing Batavia
BATV tapes all Varsity Baseball and Softball home games, weather permitting, for re-broadcast. Check the BATV Public Access Program Schedule for air dates and times.
Upstate Eight Soccer and Volleyball: When your team is playing Batavia
BATV tapes all Varsity Soccer and Volleyball home games, weather permitting, for re-broadcast. Check the BATV Public Access Program Schedule for air dates and times.
If you missed a game that BATV covered you may also purchase a copy of the game on DVD. Please contact BATV at (630) 937-5413 for details.
June 3, 2010
Not enough tickets to go around? BATV to broadcast BHS Graduation LIVE! Tune in Friday, June 4 at 7pm to Comcast Channel-17 in Batavia or AT&T U-verse Channel 99 throughout Northern Illinois. Not able to watch? Purchase copies of the event for $20. Send a check for $20 to BATV at P.O. Box 731, Batavia, IL 60510.
May 6, 2010
Please note that we have updated our program schedule for the week beginning May 7, 2010. We have modified the schedule to include the Park District Dance Recital from April 24, 2010. Please tune in to see all of the budding talent from our community. The program schedule can be found here: http://www.batv.us/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47&Itemid=53 Thank you for watching BATV!
April 27, 2010
Batavia, IL – Batavia Access Television is thrilled to announce that it will now reach all AT&T U-verse customers in AT&T's Northern Illinois district. While continuing to serve Comcast customers on channels 10 and 17, BATV will now broadcast on AT&T U-verse channel 99. Station Manager Holly Deitchman reports that all board members, staff, producers and volunteers are excited to join a large community of public access stations, gaining a wide audience across Northern Illinois.
To easily access BATV on AT&T U-verse, select Channel 99 on your U-verse menu and select Batavia Access Television from the list of public stations. After selecting Batavia Access Television, you may choose between the Government Access and Public Access stations. Government Access brings viewers closer to their community by broadcasting local board meetings. Everything from library to park to school boards, as well as city government meetings can be viewed on Government Access. Public Access broadcasts Batavia High School sports, music concerts and highlights local happenings, along with a bulletin board, local sponsorships and community productions. Deitchman says that the Batavia community will benefit from this expanse in viewership.
In addition to the acquisition of a second home, BATV is proud to cover Batavia High School Sports as they enter the Upstate 8 Conference, which includes St. Charles and Geneva High Schools, in the fall of 2010. This move will allow BATV's live broadcasts of home football and basketball games to reach the homes of fans of all Upstate 8 members, expanding viewership. Deitchman says, "Bulldog fans and fans of the competition, who subscribe to AT&T U-verse, that cannot make it to the games, can now view live broadcasts on our stations."
“We are proud of progress that BATV has made over the years,” Deitchman said, “and we are excited to share our stations with the surrounding communities.” BATV encourages the community to share its growth by continuing to volunteer at the station. We welcome video submissions and sponsorships at all times. The coupling of the anticipated increase in viewership resulting from BATV’s expansion to AT&T U-verse with Batavia High School’s move to the Upstate 8 Athletic Conference will provide sponsors and those who create videos with a much wider audience. Visit Batavia Access Television’s newly redesigned website at www.batv.us or call 630-937-5413 to find out more.
April 6, 2010
BATV is set to launch on AT&T U-verse this Wednesday, April 7. If you are an AT&T U-verse customer, please tune to Channel-99, select Batavia Access Television, then choose BATV Gov Access (10) or BATV Public Access (17). Call us if you have any comments, questions or concerns. Your input is valuable to us!
April 1, 2010
Bulldog Baseball and Lady Bulldog Softball are back at BATV! Tune in this weekend for broadcast of the Varsity Boys home opener vs the Manooka Indians. If you are interested in helping with commentary for these games, we really need your help, call us at (630) 937-5413 or email us at
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March 10, 2010
Batavia Access Television is premiering a new show this week, Business Bulldogs. This new show is intended to give our viewers a peak at some of the larger businesses in Batavia. In each episode, we will interview a few key employees at the business then tour their facilities. Did you know that Flagsource is one of the nations largest manufacturers of the American flag? And they are located right here in Batavia! Tune in this week for a peak into the amazing world of Business Bulldogs. Our next episode will feature PapaNicholas Coffee!
Friday, February 26, 2010
Boys Basketball LIVE on Ch. 17 tonight starting at 7:00 pm. The Bulldogs face Maple Park/Kaneland. Go Bulldogs!
Monday, February 22, 2010
BATV spent the morning at Flagsource with Janice Christiansen. New show about local businesses coming to BATV. Please contact us at
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if you have any businesses that you would like to have us interview/tour. Stay tuned!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Batavia Access Television volunteers and staff will be busy this weekend covering events. Saturday, two student volunteers will be taping the Environment/Energy Conference at City Hall starting at 9:00 am on Saturday morning. BATV Sport commentators Dave Lundborg and Alan Wolff will be broadcasting the Boys Game on Saturday night Live starting at 7pm. Dave and Alan will be back on Channel-17 starting at 6pm on Sunday night to bring you live coverage of the Books vs Badges basketball fundraiser for the Fireworks Committee. Brian Drendel and Jim Adamski will be traveling to Champagne this weekend to follow the Batavia Bulldogs in their quest for State Individual Wrestling Championships. Go Bulldogs!
If you would like to be a part of the action at BATV, call us at (630) 937-5413 or send us an email at
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Monday, February 15, 2010
Batavia Access Television would like to congratulate Logan Arlis and Tyler Patton for making it to the State Wrestling Championship! BATV will be sending a crew down to Champaign to tape the event and bring it back to Batavia. Our famous wrestling commentator Brian Drendel and statistician Jim Adamski will be traveling down to the State Individual Wrestling Championships this weekend to cover the event for BATV. We Wish them all safe travels and the best of luck in Champaign. Go Bulldogs!
Friday, February 12, 2010
LIVE coverage of Bulldog Basketball tonight against the Geneva Vikings. Catch all of the action on Comcast Channel-17 starting at 7:00 pm.
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