SUNDAY'S MERIT LESSON

All this rain in the past week revealed a minor erosion issue in a friend's long gravel path---thankfully in the middle and not at the end----as two fifty-pound bags of pea gravel were needed to remedy the situation.  

At our ages, we brought it down bucket by bucket to avoid any back issues. Then as her grandson watched from the porch, he suddenly exclaimed that he had the solution.  He'd help using his trusty beach pail.

I'll give you ten cents for every pail, you keep count, I trust you, just don't overfill it, she added. To which her grandson replied, "oh boy".

In the end, we were done in record time, and he had earned a dollar.  She doubled it.  He was thrilled.  We had a canned cocktail. 

CONTACT INFO FOR ASBURY METHODIST, CROTON

To those who have asked about Asbury's annual HISTORIC SUNDAY, the date has not yet been set per their most recent Circuit Rider for July/August.  To receive Congregation news, the Zoom link for Worship, and worship information, including the scripture readings and the words to the songs, join their email broadcast list by calling the Church Office at 914-271-3150 and leave a message with your name, phone number, and email information. If you prefer, here is the email: asburycrotonumc@gmail.com.

The website is here.

WHAT's NEW AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CROTON (AND NON-CROTON) BLOGS

Happy Monday everyone....and now our regular weekly feature......in between yet another series of overnight storms

WHAT's NEW AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CROTON (AND NON-CROTON) BLOGS

You may not always agree but it's always interesting... click on the links below.

EIGHT FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY-- back on a new blogging platform

***WOW Rand Paul summarizes his views about Fauci – Tom Faranda's Folly
***VIDEO, RECENT RAIN AND THE CROTON DAM; GO HERE

***Interesting comments by one of Fauci colleagues – Tom Faranda's Folly
***DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS OF AMERICA---THEIR PLATFORM! Democratic Socialists of America Platform – here it is. – Tom Faranda's Folly
***FILM TRAILER, HEAVEN IN STONE AND GLASS; GO TO Film Trailer – “Heaven in Stone and Glass” – Tom Faranda's Folly
***SOROS, one picture worth a thousand words; click here
***Democrats for Anti Semitism – Tom Faranda's Folly

***HOW DID VICTORIAN AGE WOMEN....How did Victorian age women get dressed – & go to the bathroom – Tom Faranda's Folly

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NEW FROM THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY BLOG! CROTON DAM! GO TO EverythingCroton: CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY BLOG---120 YEARS AGO TODAY, THE LAST STONE WAS LAID TO COMPLETE THE NEW CROTON DAM

AND IN CASE YOU MISSED IT FROM LAST YEAR: Lillian Nordica and Croton’s Artistic Heritage — Croton Historical Society

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FROM CROTON'S DW DESIGN & DECOR: SUMMER DESIGN NEWSLETTER; CLICK HERE

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TWO FROM BROTHER JACK'S PREACHING MINISTRY, HOLY NAME OF MARY: 

ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE; CLICK HERE

AND PETER'S FAITH; CLICK HERE

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THREE FROM ETHICS ALARMS: 

THIS GUY OFTEN HITS THEM RIGHT OUTTA THE BALLPARK:

***Another Nauseating Chapter From The Presumed-Racism-and-Police- Brutality Playbook | Ethics Alarms

***Hypocrisy and Double Standards Like This Show a Corrupt Journalist and a Deeply Unethical Character: | Ethics Alarms

AND

***As If The Fauci Scandal Wasn’t Enough “Republicans Pounce!” Fodder For The Dishonest Axis News Media… | Ethics Alarms

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TWO FROM EPHEMERAL NEW YORK: 

The world’s largest former hat factory almost looks as beautiful today as it did in 1890s Brooklyn | Ephemeral New York; CLICK HERE

AND

A 1940s Third Avenue Elevated entrance that looks like a storybook cottage; CLICK HERE

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EIGHT FROM GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES:

--BANG'S SWEET PICKLE RELISH; CLICK HERE

--MY FAVORITE CHILDHOOD DIVINITY; CLICK HERE

--SLOW COOKER NAVY BEAN CROCK POT SOUP; CLICK HERE

--CHICKEN VEGGIE STIRY-FRY; CLICK HERE

--SCALLOPED CORN SUPREME; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: SCALLOPED CORN SUPREME

--BAKED HAMBURGERS WITH SAUCE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: BAKED HAMBURGERS WITH SAUCE

--THE LATE BOB BARKER'S MEXICAN CHILI CON QUESO; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: THE LATE BOB BARKER'S MEXICAN CHILE CON QUESO

--CHERRY CRUMB COFFEE CAKE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: CHERRY CRUMB COFFEE CAKE

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TEN FROM EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS:

---Eva (1913) and Wenn Wunden heilen (1914); CLICK HERE

---MATT DAMON; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Matt Damon

---Souvenirs from Bologna (3); click here

---JACK BEUTEL; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Jack Beutel

---The Sculptogravures of Domenico Mastroianni; click here

---ANN BLYTH; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Ann Blyth

---VILLAGE PEOPLE, RIP VICTOR WILLIS; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Village People: Victor Willis (1951-2026)

---PAULEY! GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Pauley

---VINCENT PEREZ; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Vincent Pérez

---Albert Paulig; go to European Film Star Postcards: Albert Paulig

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THREE FROM WESTERNS ALL'ITALIANA: .Westerns...All'Italiana!: Spaghetti Western Locations for “Companeros”. 

AND Little Known Spaghetti Western Actors ~ Buff Douthitt; CLICK HERE

AND .Westerns...All'Italiana!: Little Known Spaghetti Western Actors ~ María Teresa Dressel

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YOU DON'T NEED ONE OF THESE....

To find the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too)---JUST VISIT THE CROTON CRAFTS AND COMMERCE FB PAGE INSTEAD!

It's a public page and you needn't be on FB to view the content. Often updated in real time too!

The latest product recalls too.

Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

PETITION OPPOSING MAMDANI'S PRESENCE AT THE 9/11 CEREMONY NOW STANDS AT 71,000 SIGNATURES AS OF 8/3, ADDITIONAL LINK TO "MEET THE FAMILIES" ARTICLE

The petition can be found at Petition · Please sign to support honoring the memory of those lost on September 11th with dignity. - United States · Change.org

and 9/11 FAMILIES BLAST MAMDANI, URGE DEFIANT MAYOR TO STAY HOME FOR 25TH MEMORIAL CEREMONY: HERE ARE THEIR STORIES - more here

OUTSTANDING DATA SOURCE--CROTON BY THE NUMBERS--FROM THE NEW "CROTON.NEWS" SITE

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses or worship--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

OUTSTANDING DATA SOURCE--CROTON BY THE NUMBERS--FROM THE NEW "CROTON.NEWS" AI SITE--AND SO MUCH MORE

Public data about the village, assembled from official sources — every figure links to where it came from. On this page: the village over time, the budget and what it buys, the tax bill, the school district, the capital plan, crime, Route 9 traffic, home values and the market. The deeper databases below each have a page of their own. GO TO Croton by the Numbers — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

REMINDER 8/3 MILLING, PAVING, TOWN OF CORTLANDT, QUAKER RIDGE ROAD

See more at EverythingCroton: TOWN OF CORTLANDT MILLING & PAVING UPDATE WEEK OF 8/3 QUAKER RIDGE ROAD

OVERNIGHT WEATHER MAY HAVE JUST CHANGED THIS

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR...

The latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too), then visit the CROTON CRAFTS AND COMMERCE FB PAGE. It's a public page and you needn't be on FB to view the content. Often updated in real time Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

SOME ITEMS IN THE NEWS...

Getting caught up Trump halts Iran attack plan, citing agreed-upon deal outline - NewsBreak

TRULY SAD---October 7th Oct. 7 survivor takes life on grave of lover Hamas murdered

ITALY SAYS NO--60K MIGRANT SURGE RUISHED SPANISH CITY FOLLOWING SOCIALIST LEADER'S OPEN BORDER POLICY--warning--disturbing photos Italy takes 'extraordinary' step after 60K migrants rushed Spanish city

IDAHO SHOOTER; WARNING; disturbing images; Chad Williams ID'd as Idaho In-N-Out gunman after two killed, 7 injured in mass shooting

VIDEO - RECENT RAIN AND THE CROTON DAM

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses or worship--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

RECENT RAIN AND THE CROTON DAM

QUICK BUT IMPRESSIVE VIDEO---Via Tom Faranda's Folly....thanks Brigid.  See it at Recent rain and the Croton Dam – Tom Faranda's Folly

ICYMI -- YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RECAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO

See more at EverythingCroton: YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RECAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO

UPDATE--TWIN FALLS IDAHO PD PRESS BRIEFING GUMAN ID'D, STILL NO MOTIVE

VIA GOOGLE AI --Upcoming Press Briefing Notice Schedule: The live-streamed briefing will take place at 2:00 p.m. MST today. (OUR TIME EASTERN 4PM) (POSSIBLE 15 MIN DELAY)

Access: Members of the public and media can watch the live broadcast directly via the Twin Falls Event Portal. [1]

Updated Chad Williams ID'd as Idaho In-N-Out gunman after two killed, 7 injured in mass shooting

NEW YORK NUNS GET A TEMPORARY WIN AGAINST STATE'S ASSISTED SUICIDE LAW

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses or worship--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

Trying to get caught up after a week of weather issues---and more---while still getting some Sunday time-off...BUT---this issue is such a big deal  for some Hudson Valley residents, it deserves a quick post. Pls. forgive any formatting eccentricities. 

Back on July 20, Townhall reported that a group of Catholic nuns and healthcare providers in New York had filed suit against the state over its assisted suicide law, one that would force those religious groups to inform patients of "end-of-life options," including assisted suicide.
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The group included the Little Sisters of the Poor, the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne, the Carmelite Sisters for the Aged and Infirm, and the Diocese of Rockville Centre and Catholic Health, a network of Long Island hospitals. Now a court has granted them relief from the state's assisted suicide law, at least temporarily - ,MORE AT New York Nuns Get a Temporary Win Against State's Assisted Suicide Law

DENNY'S IN THE NEWS

Sorry to see this. Was once one of our favorite "road trip" places--for breakfast and lunch---Cracker Barell too but for dinner.

Read more at Denny's workers to receive $440,000 in Western New York wage settlement