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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 April 19th, 2010:

MONDAY, APRIL 19: Happy 41st anniversary wishes to Dick and Linda Dean of the Pine Grove Road near Lowville from all the Deans.

Cliff and Cathy Lehman of Denmark celebrate their 35th anniversary today, with best wishes from Rick and Colleen West and family.

It was a sad day in 2004 as the Boonville Division of Ethan Allen Furniture plant officially announced their planned closing in July, which would effect 260 workers. To this day the plant is still vacant.

TUESDAY, APRIL 20: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vrubel of Turin celebrate their 64th anniversary with congratulations from their family.

Basketball fans may remember this day in 1986 when Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jorden added up 63 points in a NBA playoff game against the Boston Celtics, which set a post-season scoring record.

It was a tragic day in Littleton, Colorado, in 1999. Two students went on a shooting spree, killing 12 students, a teacher, wounded 23, and then killed themselves. That event led to new standards in lockout procedures nationwide to help prevent future tragedies.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21: Happy 44th anniversary wishes to Ben and Pat Swiernik of Boonville from their children and grandchildren.

The huge Space Needle in the Seattle Center, Seattle, Washington, marks its anniversary today. The needle was built for the 1962 World’s Fair, is 605 feet tall, weighs 9,550 tons, and was built to withstand winds up to 200 mph. This famous tower contains a gift shop and features the rotating Sky City Restaurant. For lightning protection, there are 25 lightning rods on its roof.

THURSDAY, APRIL 22: Today Earth Day is celebrated bringing attention to the earth’s environment. The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 in the United States. Since that beginning, an estimated 20 million people participate today in various events, including 10,000 grade schools and high schools, 2,000 colleges and 1,000 communities.

Official weather station extremes for this day include a high temperature of 78 in 1985, a low of 21 in 1981, and 1.3 inches of snow in 1991 and 1993. Also, 1993 featured a blizzard like storm with heavy snow and 48 mph winds. By tomorrow morning, the Jackson Hill Weather Station measured 11-1/4 inch of new snow bringing the snowfall up to 242.9 inches. In comparison, this year’s 105.2 inches is the second lowest amount of snowfall since records began in 1949. The lowest amount was 105 inches from the winter of 1982-83. With this year’s lack of average snow, which is 210 inches, we may be in for an awfully dry summer.

Today Henry Daskiewich of Boonville reaches his 80th birthday with love and best wishes from wife Marilyn, children, and grandchildren.

FRIDAY, APRIL 23: Today David and Pat Rounds of Lyons Falls can celebrate their 50th anniversary with happy wishes from Bruce, Rene, and the rest of the family.

Mildred Norton of the West Road is 93 today with congratulations from her family and friends.

Happy birthday to Pauline Seelman of Constableville on her 82nd, from her niece Lois and husband Bob Gregory.

Singer Roy Orbison was born in Vietnam, Texas, in 1936. During his successful career he scored over 30 hit songs and died of a heart attack December 6, 1988, at the age of 52. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the year before his death.

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 April 19th, 2010: MONDAY, APRIL 19: Happy 41st anniversary wishes to Dick and Linda Dean of the Pine Grove Road near Lowville from all the Deans. Cliff and Cathy Lehman of Denmark celebrate their 35th anniversary today, with best wishes from Rick and Colleen West and family. It was a sad day in 2004 as the Boonville Division of Ethan Allen Furniture plant officially announced their planned closing in July, which would effect 260 workers. To this day the plant is still vacant. TUESDAY, APRIL 20: Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vrubel of Turin celebrate their 64th anniversary with congratulations from their family. Basketball fans may remember this day in 1986 when Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jorden added up 63 points in a NBA playoff game against the Boston Celtics, which set a post-season scoring record. It was a tragic day in Littleton, Colorado, in 1999. Two students went on a shooting spree, killing 12 students, a teacher, wounded 23, and then killed themselves. That event led to new standards in lockout procedures nationwide to help prevent future tragedies. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21: Happy 44th anniversary wishes to Ben and Pat Swiernik of Boonville from their children and grandchildren. The huge Space Needle in the Seattle Center, Seattle, Washington, marks its anniversary today. The needle was built for the 1962 World’s Fair, is 605 feet tall, weighs 9,550 tons, and was built to withstand winds up to 200 mph. This famous tower contains a gift shop and features the rotating Sky City Restaurant. For lightning protection, there are 25 lightning rods on its roof. THURSDAY, APRIL 22: Today Earth Day is celebrated bringing attention to the earth’s environment. The first Earth Day was celebrated in 1970 in the United States. Since that beginning, an estimated 20 million people participate today in various events, including 10,000 grade schools and high schools, 2,000 colleges and 1,000 communities. Official weather station extremes for this day include a high temperature of 78 in 1985, a low of 21 in 1981, and 1.3 inches of snow in 1991 and 1993. Also, 1993 featured a blizzard like storm with heavy snow and 48 mph winds. By tomorrow morning, the Jackson Hill Weather Station measured 11-1/4 inch of new snow bringing the snowfall up to 242.9 inches. In comparison, this year’s 105.2 inches is the second lowest amount of snowfall since records began in 1949. The lowest amount was 105 inches from the winter of 1982-83. With this year’s lack of average snow, which is 210 inches, we may be in for an awfully dry summer. Today Henry Daskiewich of Boonville reaches his 80th birthday with love and best wishes from wife Marilyn, children, and grandchildren. FRIDAY, APRIL 23: Today David and Pat Rounds of Lyons Falls can celebrate their 50th anniversary with happy wishes from Bruce, Rene, and the rest of the family. Mildred Norton of the West Road is 93 today with congratulations from her family and friends. Happy birthday to Pauline Seelman of Constableville on her 82nd, from her niece Lois and husband Bob Gregory. Singer Roy Orbison was born in Vietnam, Texas, in 1936. During his successful career he scored over 30 hit songs and died of a heart attack December 6, 1988, at the age of 52. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame the year before his death. George Capron's Tid Bits are now available in an exclusive Archive! Click here to view our archives!