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by George Capron

The following are excerpts from some of the calls that George received during his radio show on WBRV-WLLG The Moose, as well as observations he made on the air during the week of February 15th, 2010:

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15: Happy 90th birthday wishes to Bill Howard of Old Forge from his friends in Old Forge, Eagle Bay, and Inlet.

Some badly needed snow is arriving this morning. Snowflakes from Lake Ontario the size of quarters are projected to accumulate 2 to 4 inches. Winter sports’ lovers look forward to the fresh fluffy snow.

If you remember the 1979 hit song, “My Sharona,” you would remember “The Knack.” Their lead singer Doug Fieger died of cancer on Sunday in Woodland Hills near Los Angeles at age 57. He had been battling the disease for the past six years.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16: I found out this morning that Lake Erie’s surface is virtually frozen over for the first time in 14 years because of the Northeast cold snap. Lake Erie is the most shallow of the five Great Lakes with an average depth of 62 feet.

There are two bright planets visible under the crescent moon and are only 1/2 degree apart. They are visible between 15 and 20 minutes after sunset. Venus and Jupiter are what you’ll see.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17: Congratulations to Shaun and Nicole Liscum of Lyons Falls on the birth of a daughter last evening at Lewis County General Hospital. Natilie Ruth entered the world at 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 18 inches long. Happy wishes came from the family.

Also last evening, Heide Stanley and John Hill of Prospect welcomed a daughter, Alysha Ruth, into the world. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 inches long, with happy wishes from all the Stanley family.

Happy 95th birthday greetings to Geraldine Hastwell, with love from her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Also, happy 90th birthday wishes to Arlene Best of the Lewis County Residential Care Facility from her family and friends.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18: NASCAR fans know this day well. In 2001 during the Daytona 500 and on the last lap, Dale Earnhardt Sr. crashed into a wall and was killed in his black number 3 Chevrolet. He had collected 76 career victories, including seven Winston Cup Series’ championships.

Famous birthdays today include actor John Travolta, a native of Englewood, NJ, who is 56.

Actor George Kennedy, best remembered for his Airport movies, was born in New York 85 years ago.

Country music singer Judy Kay “Juice Newton” was born 58 years ago at Lakehurst Naval Base in New Jersey. She has enjoyed four number one songs and 2 million sellers with “Angel of the Morning” and “Queen of Hearts” in the early ’80s.

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19: Today, Wayne and Irene Rogers of Woodgate reach their 50th anniversary, with happy wishes from daughters, Judy and Sheila.

Happy 98th birthday wishes to Tillie Elmer of the Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility in Lowville from her friends and family.

I received a call from Boonville summer resident John Gilbert. John and wife Audrey spend their winters north of Tampa, Florida, and he reported that this winter has had the worst weather in 50 years. At 6 a.m. it was 40 degrees down there and 27 degrees here at the station, only a difference of 13 degrees. Skyrocketing heating costs are affecting most of Florida residents with brisk sales of warm clothing reported. I checked the forecast for Key West and their temperature today may reach 63.

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◄ HOME Support your community, shop local!	Morning Schedule \| George's Tid Bits \| How Green is My Garden *George's Tid Bits* by George Capron The following are excerpts from some of the calls that George received during his radio show on WBRV-WLLG The Moose, as well as observations he made on the air during the week of February 15th, 2010: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15: Happy 90th birthday wishes to Bill Howard of Old Forge from his friends in Old Forge, Eagle Bay, and Inlet. Some badly needed snow is arriving this morning. Snowflakes from Lake Ontario the size of quarters are projected to accumulate 2 to 4 inches. Winter sports’ lovers look forward to the fresh fluffy snow. If you remember the 1979 hit song, “My Sharona,” you would remember “The Knack.” Their lead singer Doug Fieger died of cancer on Sunday in Woodland Hills near Los Angeles at age 57. He had been battling the disease for the past six years. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16: I found out this morning that Lake Erie’s surface is virtually frozen over for the first time in 14 years because of the Northeast cold snap. Lake Erie is the most shallow of the five Great Lakes with an average depth of 62 feet. There are two bright planets visible under the crescent moon and are only 1/2 degree apart. They are visible between 15 and 20 minutes after sunset. Venus and Jupiter are what you’ll see. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17: Congratulations to Shaun and Nicole Liscum of Lyons Falls on the birth of a daughter last evening at Lewis County General Hospital. Natilie Ruth entered the world at 7 pounds, 5 ounces, and was 18 inches long. Happy wishes came from the family. Also last evening, Heide Stanley and John Hill of Prospect welcomed a daughter, Alysha Ruth, into the world. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 20 inches long, with happy wishes from all the Stanley family. Happy 95th birthday greetings to Geraldine Hastwell, with love from her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Also, happy 90th birthday wishes to Arlene Best of the Lewis County Residential Care Facility from her family and friends. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18: NASCAR fans know this day well. In 2001 during the Daytona 500 and on the last lap, Dale Earnhardt Sr. crashed into a wall and was killed in his black number 3 Chevrolet. He had collected 76 career victories, including seven Winston Cup Series’ championships. Famous birthdays today include actor John Travolta, a native of Englewood, NJ, who is 56. Actor George Kennedy, best remembered for his Airport movies, was born in New York 85 years ago. Country music singer Judy Kay “Juice Newton” was born 58 years ago at Lakehurst Naval Base in New Jersey. She has enjoyed four number one songs and 2 million sellers with “Angel of the Morning” and “Queen of Hearts” in the early ’80s. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19: Today, Wayne and Irene Rogers of Woodgate reach their 50th anniversary, with happy wishes from daughters, Judy and Sheila. Happy 98th birthday wishes to Tillie Elmer of the Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility in Lowville from her friends and family. I received a call from Boonville summer resident John Gilbert. John and wife Audrey spend their winters north of Tampa, Florida, and he reported that this winter has had the worst weather in 50 years. At 6 a.m. it was 40 degrees down there and 27 degrees here at the station, only a difference of 13 degrees. Skyrocketing heating costs are affecting most of Florida residents with brisk sales of warm clothing reported. I checked the forecast for Key West and their temperature today may reach 63. George Capron's Tid Bits are now available in an exclusive Archive! Click here to view our archives!