By DANA?WOLFE
For the Record Herald
Courtesy of the Record Herald; Printed 8.12.12
TIPP?CITY – For 30 years the public access television station, KIT-TV (Keeping in Touch) has been bringing local news to the Tipp City area, from city meetings, school activities, to televising the Mum Festival parades. It is a non-profit, publically funded television station that broadcasts only in the Tipp/Monroe communities. There are a total of 6,500 “mailboxes,” or home televisions, that receive KIT-TV’s channel 5.
According to KIT’s website, public television was originally created in the United States in the late sixties by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to allow ordinary people the ability to create content television programming through cable TV.
“Right now, we are updating all of our equipment to provide the public with the best television programs for our area,” KIT-TV committee member Bob Archer said.
Presently, the station covers Tipp City council meetings, Tippecanoe Farmers’ Market and other summer activities. The channel also covers musical and literay activities.
“We are so proud of our library and music events,” said Greta Cling, production coordinator and a seasoned member of KIT.
Regularly scheduled programs include “Wandering with Woody,” a spoof of everyday living through the eyes of Mike Woody as he slides down the kids slide at the Ohio State Fair, line dances with senior citizens, or cooks Hot Pockets in his home. Woody is a published author and a writer for several publications in the Tipp area.
“Army NewsWatch” is another show, provided through the military, which keeps current on what the Army is posting about our military, according to Nancy Rectenwald, administrative coordinator for KIT-TV.
“Public Domain Theater” is broadcast four times a week and features old black and white movies such as “His Double Life,” and “A Bride for Harry.”
“This is one show that we get so many calls on,” Rectenwald said.
When school resumes, KIT will be covering most all sporting events with the help of several volunteers.
KIT is seeking students as well as adults to cover community and school events. If you have ever aspired to be in the media, this is a free training and information opportunity. Staff will supply you with the latest equipment to do your own recording, as well as an in-house studio complete with green screen, editing software and hardware, new digital camcorders, tripods, and microphones.
If you have an idea for a future show or something that you feel needs covered, the committee would love to hear from you.
“We are always looking for volunteers with new ideas,” Archer said.
KIT is located at 4 ½ E. Main St. in Tipp City.
Visit KIT’s website at www.kittv.org or call 
(937) 506-8630 for more information.
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