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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 January 4th, 2010:

MONDAY, JANUARY 4: Vacation is over after enjoying 200 miles of snowmobile trail riding last week.

Grandma and Grandpa Kerber called to congratulate Christian and Kristie Bjork of Hawkinsville on the birth Saturday of a daughter, Cloe Lynn. She weighed 5 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 19 inches long. Unfortunately, dad is serving in Iraq.

Also, congratulations to Matt and Alana Meyer of Castorland on the birth of a son, born New Year’s Day. Conner Jacob entered the world at 9 pounds, 4 ounces, and will join his brother Cole who was born New Year’s Day last year. Happy wishes from all the family.

Eleatha Rogers of the Shibley Road, Lyons Falls, celebrates her 84th birthday today, with best wishes from her family and friends.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 5: I received an e-mail yesterday to congratulate Dante and Jill Ross of Greensburg, PA, on the birth of a daughter, Olivia Marie, who entered the world at 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 21 inches long. Jill is the former Jill Williamson of West Leyden, the daughter of Chuck and Karen Williamson. Dante is the son of Bill and Carol Ross of Greensburg, PA.

The number one country music artist on tour this past year was Kenny Chesney who sold $71.1 million worth of concert tickets, according to Pollstar, a music industry touring publication.

Rock and Roll legend Buddy Holly’s last record, “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore,” was released today in 1959. But on February 3, 1959, he was killed in a plane crash, along with Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson, the Big Bopper.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6: Happy 26th anniversary wishes to Glenn and Cindy Redmond of Port Leyden from George, Linda and Peanut.

With the recent overnight cold temperatures, the Snow Festival crew has been busy building ice on the track at the Boonville Fairgrounds in preparation for the snowmobile races on Saturday and Sunday, January 30 and 31. Hopefully, the streets will be snow-covered for the torchlight parade Friday evening, January 29.

Winter sports have come alive in the last few weeks. The snowmobile trails have been groomed every other day and the new ice skating rink behind the Nice N Easy store has opened, with the warming hut open on Wednesday and Fridays from 4-8 p.m., Saturdays from 1-8 p.m., Sundays from 1-6 p.m., and is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 7: Congratulations to Brian and Brandy Laparr of Lowville on the birth of a son, Karter Joseph, born yesterday. He weighed 10 pounds, 4-1/2 ounces, and was 22-1/2 inches long. He will join four brothers at home, with happy wishes from Grandpa and Grandma LaVancha and Grandma Laparr.

Cowboy-singer-movie star Gene Autry premiered a musical variety show on CBS radio in 1940. The show continued for 16 years. Then in 1950, he starred in TV’s “The Gene Autry Show,” which ran for six years as America’s favorite TV cowboy.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 8: Today is the anniversary of the huge ice storm that started in Northern New York and Canada. Luckily, the Boonville area only had rain and a lot of it. The Jackson Hill Weather Station measured 3.11 inches of rain. This created flooding conditions of the Black River. There was a fear that the Forestport Dam would fail during the night, but the water levels did diminish by morning. The ice conditions were found north of Lowville into Canada. It was reported that 600,000 people in parts of New England and over 3 million Canadians lost electric power from that massive storm.

Elvis Presley would have celebrated his 75th birthday today, had he not died on August 16, 1977, at 42 years old.

George Capron's Tid Bits are now available in an exclusive Archive! Click here to view our archives!

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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 January 4th, 2010: MONDAY, JANUARY 4: Vacation is over after enjoying 200 miles of snowmobile trail riding last week. Grandma and Grandpa Kerber called to congratulate Christian and Kristie Bjork of Hawkinsville on the birth Saturday of a daughter, Cloe Lynn. She weighed 5 pounds, 14 ounces, and was 19 inches long. Unfortunately, dad is serving in Iraq. Also, congratulations to Matt and Alana Meyer of Castorland on the birth of a son, born New Year’s Day. Conner Jacob entered the world at 9 pounds, 4 ounces, and will join his brother Cole who was born New Year’s Day last year. Happy wishes from all the family. Eleatha Rogers of the Shibley Road, Lyons Falls, celebrates her 84th birthday today, with best wishes from her family and friends. TUESDAY, JANUARY 5: I received an e-mail yesterday to congratulate Dante and Jill Ross of Greensburg, PA, on the birth of a daughter, Olivia Marie, who entered the world at 8 pounds, 3 ounces, and was 21 inches long. Jill is the former Jill Williamson of West Leyden, the daughter of Chuck and Karen Williamson. Dante is the son of Bill and Carol Ross of Greensburg, PA. The number one country music artist on tour this past year was Kenny Chesney who sold $71.1 million worth of concert tickets, according to Pollstar, a music industry touring publication. Rock and Roll legend Buddy Holly’s last record, “It Doesn’t Matter Anymore,” was released today in 1959. But on February 3, 1959, he was killed in a plane crash, along with Ritchie Valens and J.P. Richardson, the Big Bopper. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6: Happy 26th anniversary wishes to Glenn and Cindy Redmond of Port Leyden from George, Linda and Peanut. With the recent overnight cold temperatures, the Snow Festival crew has been busy building ice on the track at the Boonville Fairgrounds in preparation for the snowmobile races on Saturday and Sunday, January 30 and 31. Hopefully, the streets will be snow-covered for the torchlight parade Friday evening, January 29. Winter sports have come alive in the last few weeks. The snowmobile trails have been groomed every other day and the new ice skating rink behind the Nice N Easy store has opened, with the warming hut open on Wednesday and Fridays from 4-8 p.m., Saturdays from 1-8 p.m., Sundays from 1-6 p.m., and is closed on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. THURSDAY, JANUARY 7: Congratulations to Brian and Brandy Laparr of Lowville on the birth of a son, Karter Joseph, born yesterday. He weighed 10 pounds, 4-1/2 ounces, and was 22-1/2 inches long. He will join four brothers at home, with happy wishes from Grandpa and Grandma LaVancha and Grandma Laparr. Cowboy-singer-movie star Gene Autry premiered a musical variety show on CBS radio in 1940. The show continued for 16 years. Then in 1950, he starred in TV’s “The Gene Autry Show,” which ran for six years as America’s favorite TV cowboy. FRIDAY, JANUARY 8: Today is the anniversary of the huge ice storm that started in Northern New York and Canada. Luckily, the Boonville area only had rain and a lot of it. The Jackson Hill Weather Station measured 3.11 inches of rain. This created flooding conditions of the Black River. There was a fear that the Forestport Dam would fail during the night, but the water levels did diminish by morning. The ice conditions were found north of Lowville into Canada. It was reported that 600,000 people in parts of New England and over 3 million Canadians lost electric power from that massive storm. Elvis Presley would have celebrated his 75th birthday today, had he not died on August 16, 1977, at 42 years old. George Capron's Tid Bits are now available in an exclusive Archive! Click here to view our archives!