Angelica Community Radio

04/12/2023

A message to all of our dear supporters: Thank you all for being loyal listeners of Angelica Community Radio (WRAQ 92.7 fm and WRAQ.org) We hope you enjoy our variety of programming as well as our live coverage of events here in Angelica and Allegany County.
As you are aware, we are a non-profit 501 C3 organization. There are absolutely no paid staff here. However we do have ongoing expenses that we must cover in order to continue our fine quality programming. Utility bills (heat,electric), internet service to provide nationwide streaming, performers rights fees (ascap, bmi, sesac. etc)
At this time we are conducting our end of the year fund drive in order to be able to pay those bills. Would you please consider donating any amount you are able to? Be assured that the money will be used to continue the fine programming you have grown to love. PS....your donation is completely tax deductible!!!!!
Please send your check or money order to:
Angelica Community Radio
PO Box 1
Angelica, NY 14709
Our sincere thanks for considering this
Angelica Community Radio

01/12/2023

We're so pleased to help sponsor this wonderful theatrical event.

The Angelica Players are back with another holiday show. Admission is FREE! If you see Don Ash of the Angelica Community Radio - thank him for writing the grant which made this possible!

29/11/2023

Listen to Chuck on 92.7 FM and on www.wraq.org
..every Wednesday at 9 pm Eastern time

28/11/2023

It's holiday time where people gather to celebrate and that's what's going to happen this week on Kick Back with KB! It's Duets #4 so join me at 6pm Wednesday 11/29 at WRAQ.org for an hour of good vibes and terrific music.
This will be my last live show for awhile as weather and travel give me pause. But don't despair we'll be playing some of my recorded shows so you can still get your fix!!

22/11/2023

Almost showtime!! On Thanksgiving eve I'm serving up a smorgasbord of tasty tunes with a side of fun! Come join me at 6pm at

WRAQ-LP is a low power FM community radio station serving Angelica NY and Allegany county

21/11/2023

Wednesday, 9PM EST.
WRAQ.org 92.7fm. Angelica
THE WINX MIXTAPE SHOW
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I've been remiss in posting the mixtape playlists for the last two weeks. Here's what you heard or what you missed:

The Chux Mix, 11/8/23:
Hand in Hand_phil_collins
Now and Then_the_beatles
Who's Behind the Door_zebra
Perfect Strangers_deep_purple
Harder to Breathe_maroon_5
Life Less Ordinary_carbon_leaf
Rock Steady_bad_company
Thorn in my Pride_black_crowes
No Blue Sky_the_thorns
When I was a Boy_jeff_lynn

The Winx Mix 11/15/23 (It's kinda like the 1983 Genesis, Genesis album, sometimes referred to as the Mama album):
Peter Gunn Theme_henry_mancini
Paperlate_genesis
Gotta Get Up (demo)_darwin’s_moon
Let me Roll it_paul_mccartney
Live And Let Die_paul_mccartney
Mystery Achievement_pretenders
Those Shoes_the_eagles
Alison_elvis_costello
Miss Williams Guitar_the_jayhawks
Chuck E.’s in Love_rickie_lee_jones
Gimme One Reason_tracy_chapman
Into the Mystic_van_morrison – Dedicated Brad Haves - ZBT

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21/11/2023

Have you ever wanted to be a DJ? Wear those snazzy headphones and talk in a smooth, late-night voice while playing your FAVORITE records? Have we got a deal for you!

Angelica Community Radio has donated a Guest DJ spot (and a sassy WRAQ tee shirt) to this auction. Don Ash will be there to lend a hand, work the board, laugh at your jokes even!

The last person to guest DJ liked it so well she now has a weekly show on Wednesdays called "Kick Back with KB" (KB is Kathleen Benzaquin).

Anyway, just thought we'd suggest it -- maybe it could be a cool gift to give someone you just KNOW would love it ❤

Click through and give a look-see. We're super-excited to think we might discover a new DJ this way!

Spend a few hours in-studio hosting your own live radio show in Angelica! Wear this cool Tee shirt as a memento. Last year's winner enjoyed it so much, she now has her own weekly one-hour show!

20/11/2023

This Wednesday at 9 am.......Our annual broadcast of "Alice's Restaurant", the Thanksgiving Day Classic by Arlo Guthrie.......tune in and enjoy with all of us!!!

14/11/2023

Do you have a favorite musician? One of my favs is the late great Gram Parsons. It's been 50 years since he sang his last song but his work is not only timeless but it has influenced countless artists over time.
So join me on Wednesday, November 15 at 6 pm on WRQ.org to hear Gram's work with The Flying Burrito Brothers, Emmylou Harris and The Byrds. You'll be happy you did!!

07/11/2023

Hear Justin and the 1935 All Star game played in Cleveland; 9 pm today on www.wraq.org and on 92.7 FM

01/11/2023

Listen to Chuck via www.wraq.org

25/10/2023

Listen to Chuck on WRAQ-LP 92.7 FM every Wednesday at 9 p.m.

24/10/2023

Well it creepy time dear listeners!! So settle in and lock the doors 'cause it's Halloween night on Kick Back with KB at 6pm this Wednesday 10/25. Just tiptoe over to WRAQ.org to catch my show. But shhhhh...you don't want to wake the monster!

WRAQ-LP is a low power FM community radio station serving Angelica NY and Allegany county

09/10/2023

This is International Slipping Rib Syndrome Awareness Day.

Slipping Rib Syndrome is when the cartilage that connects ribs 8-9-10 to the sternum gets damaged or detached.
It often causes debilitating pain because the ribs move (slip) sometimes under/over each other irritating the intercostal nerves.

It also causes a long list of other conditions from difficulty breathing to gastric issues that are often mistaken for other conditions, and therefore the root cause of SRS doesn't get treated. Because it is cartilage, it doesn't appear on imaging, so patients are often dismissed and gaslit by doctors who never learned anything about the condition since it isn't taught in medical school. Our mission is to raise awareness in the medical community so that patients can get to the doctors who are familiar with the condition and get the treatment they desperately need. Please copy and paste this post on your personal social media sites today so that we can tell the world that this is real and there is help! Our website at www.slippingribsyndrome.org has a wealth of information including a brochure you can take to your doctors to guide them to more technical information.

03/10/2023

Ready to get pumped up? Feel the excitement as your team goes for the gold or the cup or whatever trophy is at the end of a long season. It's Sports Anthems time!! All those great songs that get the crowds roaring. We sing along and stomp our feet..and that's just in the radio studio!
Clink on the live link at WRAQ.org on Wednesday at 6 pm. with Kick Back with KB. Can you hear me screaming??!!

29/09/2023

At 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 4, Justin Thaine will interview retired U.S. Forest Service Fire Management Officer Howard Hann about the history of wildfire prevention in the United States. We'll rebroadcast their discussion on Thursday, October 5, at 8 p.m. It's on WRAQ-LP 92.7 FM and on www.wraq.org

26/09/2023

CHECK OUT THAT LOGO!

Kathleen Benzaquin, the in-studio live host of "Kick Back with KB" on WRAQ, sponsors Head Knocker Racing’s L’il Knocker driven by Beth Szewczyk of Almond, NY.

See Beth & L’il Knocker at Lancaster Motorplex in NEOC Pro Extreme & Mustang Mania classes on Tuesdays and during weekend racing at Empire Dragway, Leicester NY. In her first season, Beth and L’il Knocker qualified for the Race of Champions on October 7th. Weather permitting, they’ll race through October 14th.

Join Kathleen for "Kick Back with KB" this Wednesday (and every Wednesday) at 6:00 p.m. for an hour of eclectic September songs to help usher this month out the door and transition from summer to fall.

Listen live at 92.7-FM, livestream at wraq.org, or get the free Angelica Community Radio app and listen from your favorite portable device.

20/09/2023

30/08/2023

Join Chuck on Wednesday at 9 pm for The Winx Mixtape Show.

15/08/2023

Last night the Town Board discussed another landfill expansion AND federal American Rescue Plan $$ coming to Angelica.

Listen to the rebroadcast at 7:00 tonight.

Download the WRAQ app for your device, tune to 92.7fm, or listen to the web stream at wraq.org.

AGENDA FOR REGULAR ANGELICA TOWN BOARD MEETING
AUGUST 14, 2023
1. Approve minutes of previous meeting.
2. Approval of Abstracts: General/Highway; Motion to approve
3. Budget Sheets and Supervisor’s Reports; Motion to approve
4. Financial Reports:
a. NYCLASS Report for month. Average yield for period: 5.0328%; Motion to approve
5. Town Business Review:
a. Town Clerk’s Reports: Motion to approve clerk’s report
i. Dogs: (15) $135.00
ii. DECALS: (2) $5.52
iii. Other: (11) CC $110.00; (2) Grave Digs $550.00; (24) $120.00 ATV/LUVs.
b. Town Justice Report: Fines & Fees for July: $9,402.00. Motion to approve.
c. Dog Control: DCO Rick Abbott
d. Assessor/Real Property: fees remains the same for 2024 $11.00 per X 1,228= $13,508
e. Code Enforcement:
i. Request approval for setback variance on Lamont Road by Harvey Hostetler.
ii. Another good month with $11,000 in fees taken in for the month.
6. Highway:
a. No response yet on the speed reduction request from the State DOT for Co. Rt. 16.
7. Hyland:
a. 1st. Quarter 2023 Antea Report.
b. NYSDEC Monitoring Report for June and July.
c. July 13 letter with Host Community Accruals for FY 2023.
d. Host Community Check: $358,339.87
e. FYI: allocated by fund.
f. Hyland is very close to being ready to submit to DEC for expansion permit.
8. Miscellaneous:
a. FYI: Letter from County Board of Legislators Chairman W. Brooke Harris.
b. Park Trees?
c. Tennis Court coring update.?
d. Draft Intermunicipal Water Agreement at Hodgson Russ our special issues attorneys.
e. Update on Water income study.
f. Building update.
g. Town Hall items: Police Department Internet, LED lighting, emergency generator.

10/07/2023

TONIGHT's TOWN BOARD Agenda. Can't make the meeting? Listen to the recording 24-hours later on WRAQ.org
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AGENDA FOR REGULAR ANGELICA TOWN BOARD MEETING
JULY 10, 2023
1. Approve minutes of previous meeting.
2. Approval of Abstracts: General/Highway
3. Budget Sheets and Supervisor’s Reports.
4. Financial Reports:
a. NYCLASS Report
b. CD report.
5. Town Business Review:
a. Town Clerk’s Reports:
i. Dogs: (9) Licenses $77.00
ii. DECALS: $1.38
iii. Other: (2) Graves dug: $825; Bases: $500.84; C.C.s: $50.00; ATVs: $85.00
b. Town Justice Report: No Report
c. Dog Control: DCO Rick Abbott’s oral report.
d. Assessor/Real Property: Assessing office will be moving to Cuba, NY as of January 1, 2024.
e. Code Enforcement: Interviewed and offered the position for a 4th Code Enforcement Officer. He will start soon and begin taking the mandated training. June permits over 10K, already 7K in July.
6. Highway:
a. Received check from Auctions International for pickup, fencing and wood boiler.
7. Hyland:
a. NYSDEC Monitoring Report for June, 2023.
b. 2nd. Quarter tonnage: 140,525.44 tons
8. Miscellaneous:
a. Park Trees
b. Follow-up on Tennis Court.
c. Use of Park for Heritage Days.
d. Water: Village Income Survey for CDBG application. Committee for input on Intermunicipal Water Agreement.

12/06/2023

Scroll down for tonight's TOWN BOARD meeting agenda. If you can't attend, tune in to WRAQ tomorrow at 7pm to hear the recording.
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AGENDA FOR REGULAR ANGELICA TOWN BOARD MEETING
JUNE 12, 2023
1. Approve minutes of previous meeting. Motion to approve.
2. Approval of Abstracts: General/Highway Motion to approve abstracts.
3. Budget Sheets and Supervisor’s Reports. Motion to accept same.
4. Financial Reports:
a. NYCLASS Report for May 2023 Motion to accept NYCLASS Report.
5. Town Business Review:
a. Town Clerk’s Reports: Motion to accept Town Clerk’s Report.
i. Dogs: 3 licenses $24.00
ii. DECALS: $9.20
iii. Other: (4) landfill tickets $2.00; (17) ATVs $85.00
iv. Cemetery: (3) memorial bases $701.76
b. Town Justice Report: $14,063.00 Motion to accept Town Justice Report.
c. Dog Control: DCO Rick Abbott’s oral report.
d. Assessor/Real Property: Final State Equalization Rate 83.00
e. Code Enforcement: meeting with Co. Health Dept., Code Enforcement and Rich Buck (MACE Attorney) on 5/24.
6. Highway:
a. Superintendent of Highways Mike Trivisondoli’s report.
b. Letter from David Bloodgood, VP of Risk Management for NYMIR. Battery Disconnects on equipment and costly fires. See article in “Town Topics”.
7. Hyland:
a. May 2023 NYSDEC Monitoring Report.
b. 3rd of 8 “Signing Bonus” checks deposited to General Fund $60,000.00.
8. Miscellaneous:
a. Discuss letter of request from Town Clerk regarding a Cemetery Sexton.
b. Cemetery tree removals are scheduled for this week.
c. Letter from Don Ash for approval of request for market to host “Wood Carvers’ Weekend”.
d. Draft Intermunicipal Water Agreement. Other items.
e. Distribute and discuss R.E. Kelley proposal for south ramp wall repairs, deck/ramp and railings and downstairs doors replacement.
f. Tables & chairs out on June 17th. This building rented to Sarah Kichman birthday party on 7/1, in use 8/3-8/7 park and building for Heritage Days.
g. Primary Election June 27th.
9. Questions and comments from those in attendance.
10. Motion to enter into Executive Session to discuss pending legal issue.
11. Motion to leave Executive Session and move back to regular session for adjournment.

23/05/2023

You may have heard that the Wellsville Redemption Center is closing. Many of our supporters have taken their clean cans and bottles there, and designated WRAQ.org as the recipient of the proceeds. This generosity helps fund our station's expenses and we're so grateful.

Starting June 3rd, we'll once again have a regular presence at the Angelica Farmers' Market and will happily accept your donation of clean, washed returnable cans and bottles at our table.

We appreciate our listeners and our community members, and thank you for any support you provide. See you in the Park!

21/05/2023

Continue learning about the Reconstruction period in the United States after the Civil War today on Civics 101 when part two of the series from New Hampshire Public Radio is presented. You don’t need to have listened to part one in order to enjoy information on today’s show. Listen on WRAQ-LP, 92.7 FM or www.wraq.org . It’s Civics 101, every Sunday at 5 p.m.

29/04/2023

Today on The Children’s Hour we explore how reading to dogs can help kids feeling confident and excited about reading. "Read To The Dogs" programs can be found in many libraries, and sometimes they come to schools. We learn why reading to dogs can help kids become better readers and what inspires the dogs to sit so patiently listening to kids. Listen on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. on WRAQ-LP and on www.wraq.org .

21/04/2023

Tune in for "Kick Back with KB" every Wednesday evening, broadcasting live in our studio.

02/04/2023

David French is a conservative lawyer and commentator. Today he discusses the broader background behind what’s going on with the several indictments on the horizon for Donald Trump. The decision announced last week, regarding the hush money, is perhaps the least important case. David French, interviewed by Ezra Klein, talks about the distinctions between what the law can do and what moral courage should do. Listen to this conversation today at 5 pm on WRAQ, 92.7 FM.

27/03/2023

UPDATE!! Join KB on Wednesday, April 5, when she welcomes musician Rick Whitwood back to Angelica. Share their conversation and songs on "Kick Back with KB" at 6 pm, April 5, on WRAQ-LP, 92.7 FM and on www.wraq.org

13/03/2023

TOWN BOARD MEETING TONIGHT (Two agenda items that caught our eye...) ⬇️⬇️⬇️

* County Administrator - Carissa Knapp and
* Good News!

Curious as to what might be discussed? Tonight's Town Board meeting begins at 7:00 p.m. at the Grange Hall. The recorded meeting will air TUESDAY at 7:00 p.m. on WRAQ 92.7 or click here https://streamdb6web.securenetsystems.net/v5/WRAQ

Here's the complete agenda, courtesy Town Supervisor Bob Jones (ty Bob):

AGENDA FOR REGULAR ANGELICA TOWN BOARD MEETING
MARCH 13, 2023
1. Approve minutes of previous meeting.
2. Approval of Abstracts: General/Highway
3. County Administrator Carrisa Knapp.
4. Budget Sheets and Supervisor’s Reports. Motion to accept Supervisor’s Report.
5. Financial Reports:
a. NYCLASS Report for February. Motion to February CLASS Report accept.
b. 3 Month CD at Community Bank, NA (4.30%) 500k
6. Town Business Review: Motion to accept clerk’s report.
a. Town Clerk’s Reports: Total check to Supervisor $788.00
i. Dogs: $139.00 (12) licenses
ii. DECALS: None
iii. Other: 4 landfill ticket, 1 C.C., 1 Cem. Lot, 1 Mem. Base, 3 ATVs. Total Other $649.00
b. Town Justice Report: $10,824.00 Motion to accept Justice Report.
c. Dog Control: DCO Rick Abbott’s oral report. Ag & Markets latest inspection report.
d. Assessor/Real Property: Grievance Day is posted for June 1, 2023.
e. Code Enforcement:
7. Highway:
a. Highway Superintendent’s report.
b. Richard Haywood part-time. Pay rate?
c. Good News!
d. Fix on highway building still holding check for Peter J. Schiller Corp!
8. Hyland:
a. NYSDEC Monitoring Report for February 2023.
9. Miscellaneous
a. Grange building heat. Installed and working well.
b. Phones: Work in progress. Thank you to Elwyn for cutting tree behind town hall.
c. Joint Water Project. Letters requesting support to be included in the Federal Budget for our two NYS Senators and Congressman. (as member items)
d. Spoke with Congressman Langworthy on March 23rd at his roundtable in Belmont.
e. Questions and comments from those present.
f. Motion to go into Executive Session to discuss the possible acquisition of real property.
g. Motion to go back into regular session
h. Adjournment.

*Recording and broadcasting Angelica Town and Village Board meetings is a free community service made possible by volunteers from Angelica Community Radio, and the individuals and businesses that support the station.

Listen to our station on your computer or mobile device!

28/02/2023

Gil Hodges was the manager of the Washington Senators in April 1965 when they met the Boston Red Sox for opening day. Hear the game on WRAQ on Classic Baseball at 9 p.m. Tuesday with host Justin Thaine.

18/02/2023

Join Margot for the Burt Bacharach tribute today at 6 pm on WRAQ 92.7 FM.

18/01/2023

Good morning

16/01/2023

UPDATE: The recording will air on FRIDAY, Jan. 20th at 7:00 p.m. Sorry for any inconvenience.

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15/01/2023

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We are excited to announce our season will run June 3rd-October 14th.

We will have the market set up every Saturday from 10am-2pm throughout the season in Park Circle.

If you’d like to be apart of the planning process for the upcoming market season, our next meeting is Thursday, February 16th at 6pm.
We sincerely welcome any new or old friends to come join us in discussions to help us make our market bigger, and better than ever before!
As always, the meeting will be held at the Black-Eyed Susan Café in Angelica! ☕️

(The market dates/times will not be discussed for the 2023 season at this meeting, as we have already submitted the schedule to the Village for use of the park after the discussion held last meeting).

08/01/2023

As the Mary and James G. Wallach Artist-in-Residence, baritone Thomas Hampson joined the Philharmonic in 2009 for an American New Year’s Eve celebration.

19/12/2022

Tonight is the Village's reorganizational meeting. There is also a public hearing on a proposed local law. Residents are encouraged to attend but if you can't, your local radio station is on the job! Listen in tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7:00 pm for a recording of tonight's meeting.

VILLAGE OF ANGELICA BOARD MEETING AGENDA
MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2022 AT 7:00PM
ANGELICA GRANGE – 55 PARK CIRCLE
OPENING OF REGULAR MEETING: Call to Order
Approval of Minutes

PUBLIC COMMENT:

DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
Archie McRae – Water Department
Heath Gordon – Electric Department
Michael Trivisondoli – Streets Department
Matthew Heller – Police Department
Josh Ford – Fire Department
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OTHER REPORTS SUBMITTED:
Mackenzie Marsh – Clerk/Treasurer Department
November 2022: Balance Sheets; Certified Payroll; E/W Adjustments; Journal Entries; Operating Stmts; Open Balance Report E/W
Justice Report with Bank Statement/Reco – November 2022
MACE

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS: Wellsville Technologies, LLC
Software Upgrade
Main Street Clock
Retainer Agreement 2023
Tree removal request


APPROVAL OF BILLS General
Electric
Water


ADJOURNMENT

19/12/2022

We will interrupt our regular broadcast schedule today at 1:00 p.m. to carry the final public meeting of the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol.

10/12/2022

DON'T MISS IT! TODAY from 11:00 - 3:00 at the Angelica Grange

Angelica Farmers’ Market Christmas Bazaar -- Craft and Gift Show

Some Angelica-branded items will be available from several community non-profits:
* Shelf sitters of Angelica images
* Apparel
* Jigsaw puzzles of the Angelica Free Library

Bring the Kids and have your Photo taken with Santa!!

Enjoy hot brewed coffee, hot cocoa, and doughnut holes, and chili and corn bread from the American House & Hotel

Pianist John Wise performs classic rock and holiday songs from noon to 2 p.m.

21/11/2022

Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. you can tune in to WRAQ.org to hear the recording of tonight's meeting, including addressing a resignation.

VILLAGE OF ANGELICA BOARD MEETING AGENDA MONDAY,
NOVEMBER 21, 2022 AT 7:00PM ANGELICA
GRANGE – 55 PARK CIRCLE

OPENING OF REGULAR MEETING:
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes

PUBLIC COMMENT:

DEPARTMENT HEAD REPORTS:
Archie McRae – Water Department
Heath Gordon – Electric Department
Michael Trivisondoli – Streets Department
Matthew Heller – Police Department
Ryan McKnight/Josh Ford – Fire Department
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OTHER REPORTS SUBMITTED:
Mackenzie Marsh – Clerk/Treasurer Department
October 2022: Balance Sheets; Certified Payroll; E/W Adjustments; Journal
Entries; Operating Stmts; Open Balance Report E/W
Justice Report with Bank Statement/Reco – October 2022
MACE

OLD BUSINESS:

NEW BUSINESS:
General Fund Transfer
Tax Collectors Return Document
Allegany County Sliding Scale
2023 STOP DWI Contract
Jeremey Blair Resignation
Fire Contracts 2023
Organizational Meeting

APPROVAL OF BILLS
General
Electric
Water

ADJOURNMENT

14/11/2022

*** Tonight at the Grange Hall Meeting Room, 7:00 p.m. If you can't attend, tune in Tuesday, Nov. 15th at 7:00pm to hear the recording.

AGENDA FOR REGULAR ANGELICA TOWN BOARD MEETING
NOVEMBER 14, 2022

1. Approve minutes of previous meeting.
2. Approval of Abstracts: General/Highway
3. Budget Sheets and Supervisor’s Reports.
4. Financial Reports:
5. Town Business Review:
a. Town Clerk’s Reports:
i. Dogs: (12 licenses) $96.00
ii. DECALS: $17.05
iii. Other: (2) Grave diggings $550, (7) ATV/LUV registration fees $35.00.
b. Town Justice Report:
c. Dog Control:
d. Assessor/Real Property:
e. Code Enforcement:
6. Highway:
7. Hyland:
8. Miscellaneous:
a. Rental Cathy Prentice December 3rd or 17th
b. Rental Cali Gordon