Friday, November 30, 2012

VIOLA DAVIS, THE CROTON ARBORETUM GAZETTE LETTER

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THE FOLLOWING LETTER APPEARED IN THIS WEEK’S GAZETTE; IT IS RE-PRINTED HERE WITH PERMISSION; from Karen Jescavage Bernard, Jane E. Lytle Memorial Arboretum

11/24/12 To the editor:

We note with great sadness the passing of long-time friend and Arboretum supporter Viola Davis. While development of the Arboretum was still limited to a few hiking trails, Viola was among the first to see its potential for Croton’s schools. Because of her focus on science education, she worked tirelessly to interest and involve school administrators and teachers in developing programs that would incorporate the Arboretum’s abundant resources for real time science and environmental research.

Given her impressive teaching career – Viola was recognized as a National Teacher of the Year – we were honored when she accepted an invitation to join our Board of Directors. She was a dynamic and inspirational member until health reasons forced her resignation. We continue to miss her guidance and advocacy greatly.

Our directors and members want to extend our sympathy to Viola’s family, and particularly to her grandsons, of whom she was passionately fond. The family has asked that donations in her memory be sent to the Arboretum, where we plan to plant trees as a living memorial.

All contributions should be sent to: Croton Arboretum and Sanctuary Inc./P.O. Box 631/Croton-on-Hudson NY 10520.

Thursday, November 29, 2012

2012 PEARL HARBOR CEREMONY TO BE HELD IN CROTON

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FROM THE VILLAGE: 2012 Pearl Harbor Day Ceremony--Croton’s Central Veterans Committee will be hosting the annual Pearl Harbor Day ceremony this year. It is held in Croton on a rotating schedule with the Town of Cortlandt and Village of Buchanan. The ceremony will be in the Community Room of the Municipal Building on Friday, December 7 at 5 pm. All are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served.

Click on the photos below to see some Pearl Harbor ephemera and photos from private local collections, all rights reserved:

1943, private collection

Wednesday, November 28, 2012

A BLAST FROM THE PAST: GOLDEN GLOW OF CHRISTMAS CONVENTION, RYE

Well folks, the last tree is finished, the putz village lit...and photos will start in the next few days...make sure to send us lots!

In the meantime, this very nice and very early made in Japan putz comes to you from our friend Barbara, all rights reserved, a blast from the past--CLICK ON THE PHOTO--and her notes and photos on the recent Golden Glow of Christmas Convention in Rye--click on the link: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/07/notes-from-recent-golden-glow-of.html

For more about Golden Glow: http://goldenglow.org/

FOR THE PUTZ HOUSE BUILDER & RESTORER: MULLIONS BY THE MILLIONS

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As many of you know, Pete Oehmen (yes, of coconut putz discovery fame, CLICK HERE) recently had a die made for the production of windows and such for those of who repair vintage and or make putz houses from scratch. Well the fun has begun, the famine is over--and Pete says that "door and window mullion replacements for both the cardboard putz houses and the composition houses are now available. We can even make these out of fancy custom papers for the modern Putz House builders." For more info, contact Peter directly at Oehmen@sbcglobal.net -- and Pete is working on a website--here's a test page--with more to come in the months ahead http://cardboardputzhouses.com/

CROTON BAIT & TACKLE, A LITTLE HISTORY & MORE, INA AND RICHARD FERRIS

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CROTON BAIT & TACKLE is one of the village’s oldest businesses. We came across this article from 1998 at the Historical Society the other day and just had to share; click on the photos. For more about Croton Bait & Tackle, click on the link:

http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/05/croton-bait-tackle-fishermans-paradise.html

Monday, November 26, 2012

MORE EVERYTHING CROTON'S FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC.

Check out this American Skyline building by Elgo, courtesy of Tom H. He says it is the only American Skyline set he has ever seen or had--and though it isn't as big as it should be (no doubt pieces missing), you can still make something similar to what was intended.  These would have been compatible with the "O" gauge scale for model railroads.  It is a dense white acetate type plastic and although it hasn't warped, it has shrunk very slightly but can still be assembled. Click on the photos. This would make a fabulous putz!

And from Toys and Stuff, the M5 Skyline Scarsdale home http://toyconnect.blogspot.com/2012/11/skyline-m5-scarsdale-home.html

Silvercrow Creations has added LOTS of new Christmas/Winter items; click on the link; keep scrolling down the page; they even have vintage lametta tinsel http://www.silvercrowcreations.com/accessoriesframes.asp?main=christmas.htm

OUTSTANDING vintage Macy's Thanksgiving parade photos--1930's through 1960's; KEEP SCROLLING DOWN THE PAGE ONCE YOU CLICK ON THE LINK http://42ndblackwatch1881.wordpress.com/2009/11/26/macys-thanksgiving-day-parade-an-archive/

A CROTON CHRISTMAS 1973, PART TWO

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BY SPECIAL REQUEST, "A CROTON CHRISTMAS 1973", Part Two. Click on the photos below. As always, this would not be possible without the excellent newspaper archives maintained by The Croton Historical Society. Click on the photos. You can see Part One here: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/11/a-croton-christmas-1973-part-one.html 


 
 

SOME PHOTOS FROM THE 2012 CROTON LIONS CHRISTMAS TREE SALE OPENING

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Some photos from the 2012 Lions Christmas Tree Sale--which started officially yesterday. With help from the local scouts, members of the junior varsity, Croton teams, and others, the truck was unloaded in no time. Click on the photos. 



Thursday, November 22, 2012

A CROTON CHRISTMAS 1973, PART ONE

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BY SPECIAL REQUEST, "A CROTON CHRISTMAS 1973", Part One. Click on the photos. As always, this would not be possible without the excellent newspaper archives maintained by The Croton Historical Society.

By the way, the annual Croton Lions Club Christmas Tree Sale begins this Sunday in the Shoprite parking lot. The sale is featured here for 1973 as well.

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

PHOTOS, CROTON LIONS CLUB WINE TASTING 11/16/12

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On November 16th, the Croton Lions Club held their second annual wine tasting at Tenampa, hosted by Cortlandt Wine & Spirits (2017 Albany Post Rd., 271-6614). Here are a few photos from this very successful fundraising event, all rights reserved Croton Lions Club. Click on the link http://www.flickr.com/photos/28029712@N05/sets/72157632070750674/ 

GEORGE SMALLS HAS PASSED AWAY, 1/12 MEMORIAL SERVICE

EverythingCroton has been asked to post the following: Former Croton resident George Smalls, who retired to Las Vegas some years ago, has passed away at the age of 93. Mr. Smalls was a member of the Croton Lions Club and a former Superintendent of Parks at Croton Point. He was also a member of the Asbury Methodist Church. There will be a memorial service at Asbury on January 12, 2013 at 2 pm. Details will follow.

THE NOVEMBER 2012 AJNA ARTS MARKET; PHILIP TAYLOR HAND BLOWN GLASS

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We’re happy to report that The AJNA Wellness Center’s first monthly arts market last Saturday was a success. Philip Taylor Hand Blown Glass was there (click on the photo). This guy does beautiful work.You can contact PHILIP TAYLOR HAND BLOWN GLASS at taylor_pg@msn.com

JOURNAL NEWS OBITUARY FOR VIOLA DAVIS 1922-2012

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JOURNAL NEWS OBITUARY FOR VIOLA DAVIS 1922-2012
Viola Davis, who taught fifth grade for more than 20 years in the Croton-Harmon Schools, died at age 90 on November 17. She was married to Lester Davis, a social worker and educator who died in 1976, and was mother of Seth and Nina. She was a graduate of Hunter and Lehman Colleges and did further study at Columbia's Teachers College. She was widely admired as an innovative, compassionate and inspiring educator.

Viola is survived by her son Seth Davis, and daughter-in-law Elisa, of Croton, her daughter Nina Davis-Millis and son-in-law Christopher Millis, of Cambridge, Massachusetts, her grandsons Mark Davis of Staten Island, New York, Kevin Davis of Croton, and Simon Davis-Millis of Cambridge, and her sister Hadassa Wisch, of Rockland, Maine.

Memorial contributions should be sent to either The Croton Arboretum and Sanctuary, Inc., P.O. Box 631, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520, or to the Bennett Conservatory of Music, 18 Van Wyck Street, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520. A memorial service will be held in the spring. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lohud/obituary.aspx?n=viola-davis&pid=161141121&fhid=4011#fbLoggedOut

Sunday, November 18, 2012

MORE EVERYTHING CROTON'S FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC.--& FROM OUR CHRISTMAS "TEST KITCHEN" TOO

We love all the "seasonal" scents and flavors that find their way into the aisles during the holiday season but let's be honest, some are far superior to others...of course, you can't go wrong with Christmas/Winter oreos--red creme, same great taste--but we were skeptical about the Pillsbury Peppermint frosting...a friend however, says WOW!  It is sublime on chocolate cupcakes. Click on the photos, both courtesy of Bryan a.k.a. THE CHESHIRE CAT.

COURTESY OF RETRO RENOVATION: 9 PLACES TO FIND ALUMINUM CHRISTMAS TREES, VINTAGE AND REPRODUCTION http://retrorenovation.com/2012/11/16/9-places-to-find-aluminum-christmas-trees-vintage-and-reproduction/ 

Tinselmania—73 vintage aluminum trees—some great photos here http://retrorenovation.com/2011/12/20/tinselmania-62-vintage-aluminum-christmas-trees/ 


Small pink sisal a.k.a. bottle brush trees http://www.save-on-crafts.com/sisaltrees.html 

This could potentially be a great crafting project if you could find snowflakes in graduated sizes http://www.save-on-crafts.com/glittertree.html 

VERY good price on these paper mache unfinished houses—now to date, the lowest we have seen

Smaller unfinished paper mache houses http://www.save-on-crafts.com/papermache4.html

P.S. We found the BEST Balsalm fir incense here in 
town at FEED THE BIRDS (326 S. Riverside Ave.
862-4700). It's PAINE'S BALSAM FIR incense and they
have the little wooden smoker log cabins to go with it.
It would be equally at home, however, in one of the
German smokers by 

http://www.saxongifts.com/German-Smokers-and-German-Incense-Burners-s/1.htm

IT'S ALMOST GINGERBREAD HOUSE SEASON AGAIN...AT CROTON DELICATESSAN & PASTRY

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You really know that Christmas is coming when Mike of Croton Deli & Pastry (also known as "The German Deli") starts making his famous gingerbread houses--complete with endless icicles and Snow White & The Seven Dwarfs. Order now in time for the holidays. Click on the photo. Croton Deli & Pastry, 123 Grand St., 271-9538


UPDATED: THEY HAVE RETIRED, 2017 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/07/the-bischoffs-croton-delicatessen.html

PART 2, A CROTON THANKSGIVING 1973, INTERFAITH SERVICE AT HOLY NAME OF MARY

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PART 2 - A CROTON THANKSGIVING 1973; interfaith service at Holy Name of Mary. Click on the photos below, courtesy of the Croton Historical Society archives. 

See Part 1 here: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/10/a-croton-thanksgiving-1973.html


Saturday, November 17, 2012

KUDOS 2 HOLY NAME'S 8TH GRADE RELIGIOUS ED CLASS

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 8TH GRADE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION STUDENTS AT HOLY NAME OF MARY.

Their Red Cross Bake Sale last weekend collected $563 towards Hurricane Sandy Relief efforts.

HERBEK CLINGS TO JOB DESPITE SCANDAL

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As this is receiving local coverage in our papers again, see below. This thread is CLOSED to all comments. 

Newburgh city manager clings to job after prostitute scandal - Originally published: November 16, 2012 7:58 PM - When Newburgh police stopped City Manager Richard Herbek's car in late October and found a prostitute sitting in the passenger seat, it looked like the ensuing scandal would cost Herbek his job. The weekend news of the incident broke, Newburgh Mayor Judy Kennedy called for Herbek to resign and Herbek complied the next work day, only to revoke his resignation...Read more here: https://newyork.newsday.com/hudson/newburgh-city-manager-clings-to-job-after-prostitute-scandal-1.4231454

Friday, November 16, 2012

MORE EVERYTHING CROTON'S FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC.

We loved trying to stay up to ring in the New Year--and we always watched Guy Lombardo! From 1963. 

Click on the photo.

And we definitely recommend spending some time at Toys and Stuff; a fun site.



Lots of little things including replacement ceramic tree bulbs http://factorydirectcraft.com/catalog/categories/2149_2043_2150-christmas_miniatures-2.html

PEDAL POWER!!!!!!!!!!

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Recently a neighbor bought his son one of those battery operated “toy” riding cars—and while we had to admit that it looked like fun until the battery died, we couldn’t help but remember fondly those “pedal cars” we had as kids—and the soap box racers a few of us were lucky enough to build with our Dad…they never needed battery power, only kid power instead.

And so for your viewing pleasure: check out this 1960’s Jet Sweep AMF pedal car being offered at “& Antiques”—click on the photos--a fully restored car today can go for upwards of a thousand dollars at auction and a recent one being offered in Tarrytown in similar condition to the photo (but it was in white), fetched a hundred dollars....it's followed by more "pedal power" pix. 


Repro pedal car

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

MORE EVERYTHING CROTON'S FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC.

This gorgeous ad to the right is from 1945--alas, this was all we could salvage; it's an advertisement for Community Silverplate... because now that the war was over...click on the photo

Community had some really interesting ads. You can see more at the end of this posting.

Moving along: Lisa found this very interesting blog called Vanished Americana; it has some interesting Christmas entries:

--1960’s commercial for Lionel Trains Astro Missile train set http://www.vanishedamericana.com/advertising/1960s-commercial-for-lionel-trains-astro-missile-train-set/--Buy your Christmas gifts at an “electric” shop ---H.I. Scharr Electric Co. – Things Electrical http://www.vanishedamericana.com/advertising/h-i-scharr-electric-co-things-electrical/

Some wonderful vintage holiday store windows—click on the link, scroll down the page http://www.glamoursplash.com/2009/12/magical-window-dressing-for-holidays.html

Wonderful Christmas song videos—quite a few to choose from, some vintage, scroll down the page once you click on the link http://www.glamoursplash.com/2009/12/christmas-songs-for-holiday.html

Those of us who lived in the Bronx will certainly remember…FREEDOMLAND! Click on the link http://www.viewlinerltd.blogspot.com/2012/11/freedomland-postcards.html

1938
1950's
1944

THE CROTON ARBORETUM, A POST SANDY UPDATE

UPDATED: TREE HAS BEEN REMOVED 

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We were very happy to hear that damage at the Croton Arboretum was surprisingly light despite Hurricane Sandy and the recent snowstorm. It's officially open, but the entrance road remains blocked by a fallen tree; visitors will need to walk in until the village is able to clear the road. Read more here: http://www.crotonarboretum.org/news/2012/11/14/arboretum-update.html 

But the Croton Arboretum still needs your help to recover from last year's storms. If you'd like to make a donation...

RELATED:  Feed the Birds is Selling Reusable Shopping Bags to Raise Funds for the Croton Arboretum http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/09/feed-birds-selling-reusable-shopping.html

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

MORE EVERYTHING CROTON'S FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC.

Yes folks, it’s time to unpack, unravel the lights, and generally get in the holiday putz village mood. Here’s what's being billed as A Brooklyn Christmas putz (one of four villages to follow), inspired by a plastic Fisher Price "brownstone" toy building that has been “trashbashed” beyond all recognition—along with a little grey bridge, also trashbashed beyond all recognition—accompanied by an antique feather tree with vintage and antique ornaments (more photos of that later—for now, lots of Napco, vintage spun cotton figures, vintage fence, celluloid angels, deer, and other made in Japan goodness--and some zinnfiguren too.) Click on the photos below. Enjoy.


Check out all this vintage Christmas wrapping paper and tag goodness http://www.laurelleaffarm.com/pages/holiday_pages/christmas-gift-wrap.htm#.UKL4mIbHlX8 

Check out these vintage flocked candy containers, very minty http://www.laurelleaffarm.com/pages/holiday_pages/boot-candy-containers.htm#.UKL5a4bHlX8 

Oh how we wish we could find some of these novelty lights at tag sale prices! http://www.oldchristmastreelights.com/bills_site/vintage_novelty_lights,_page_two.htm