EVERYTHING CROTON'S TOP CAT FOR JANUARY 2014: OLIVIA

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It's the YEAR OF THE CAT @ EVERYTHING CROTON! By popular demand...

EVERYTHING CROTON'S TOP CAT FOR JANUARY 2014: Meet Olivia, a rescued Grand Street kitten, alert and sweet, yet capable of great intensity. Click on the photo.

PART 2: ERIC KNIGHT, AUTHOR OF LASSIE & THIS ABOVE ALL, THE CROTON CONNECTION

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For those who don't know, Eric Knight, author of Lassie, This Above All, and numerous other books, lived on a farm with his wife here in Croton. He was a fascinating man. Here's Part 2, from the archives of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Click on the photos below. See Part 1 here: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/12/eric-knight-author-of-lassie-this-above.html

THE VILLAGE QUILTER #2

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We're launching a new series here at EverythingCroton at the request of local quilters: THE VILLAGE QUILTER!   Along the way, we'll feature the work of local quilting artisans--search for vintage and antique items--provide tips, interesting links, and more. 

Click on the photos to see another beautiful quilt by resident Sandi R; this one's called Stepping Stones and the color palette is amazing! See another of her quilts and more interesting links here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-village-quilter.html

And while you're at it, check out THE NATIONAL QUILTING MUSEUM  http://www.quiltmuseum.org/traveling-exhibits.html

And this gorgeous quilt made of vintage handkerchiefs by Angela G. http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/09/everything-old-is-new-again.html

STAY TUNED FOR MORE.

TOP FIVE 2013 CROTON FIRE DEPT. ARTICLES @ EVERYTHING CROTON

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TOP FIVE MOST READ 2013 CROTON FIRE DEPARTMENT ARTICLES @ EVERYTHING CROTON

Your ALL-VOLUNTEER fire department had a busy year!

#1 PHOTOS FROM THE 2013 FIRE FAIR http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/10/photos-fire-fair-2013.html

#2 REMEMBERING 9/11, THOUGHTS FROM THE CROTON FIRE DEPT., CHIEF JOHN MUNSON http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/09/remembering-911-thoughts-from-croton.html

#3 CROTON'S BRAVEST IN NIGHT-TIME DRILL ON GRAND STREET http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/03/crotons-bravest-in-night-time-drill-on.html

#4 CROTON FIRE DEPARTMENT PRESENTED WITH AWARDS, CHECK FROM ADT http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/05/croton-fire-dept-presented-with-awards.html

#5 PHOTOS FROM THE 2013 CANDY CANE RUN http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/12/some-photos-from-2013-croton-volunteer.html

THE 1894 FLY FAN, GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN:

Yes folks, there once was a time when this particular device was new and exciting. Introducing the latest in pest control from 1894, 'THE FLY FAN'! Click on the photos, courtesy of Lynette.

THE CROTON CONNECTION: ERIC KNIGHT, AUTHOR OF LASSIE & THIS ABOVE ALL

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

For those who don't know, Eric Knight, author of Lassie, This Above All, and numerous other books, lived on a farm with his wife here in Croton. He was a fascinating man--and the Yale Papers provide a very detailed account of his life; you can read more about that here http://bit.ly/1k30QbL

A Croton resident, William Hodson, died with Mr. Knight in a 1943 plane crash that took the lives of 35 Americans.

To read more, click on the scans below from THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY archives. Movie ads from private collection. Stay tuned for more. 

SEE PART 2 HERE  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/01/part-2-eric-knight-author-of-lassie.html

LINDAU-MARTIN & SLOAN RECOGNIZED FOR YEARS OF SERVICE

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THE EXAMINER NEWS: LINDAU-MARTIN & SLOAN RECOGNIZED FOR YEARS OF SERVICE

FROM OPPOSING DEALS WITH THE WASTE INDUSTRY TO HER COGENT ANALYSIS OF THE FLAWED GOUVEIA 'GIFT', Trustee Lindau-Martin was a breath of fresh air in a sea of party yes-men. She will be missed.  Read the article here; go to page six

UNFORTUNATELY THE ARTICLE IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE---http://www.theexaminernews.com/archives/northernwest/north-west-exam12-17-13.pdf

TOP FIVE 2013 DUCK POND ARTICLES @ EVERYTHING CROTON

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Saved from neglect and bureaucratic fumbling thanks to a committee of engaged and knowledgeable citizens, the Duck Pond remains one of Croton's treasures. Here's the top 5 most read articles from 2013 here at Everything Croton:

#1 SEASONS OF THE DUCK POND AUTUMN 2013 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/seasns-of-duck-pond-autumn-2013.html

#2 A VERY SPECIAL VISITOR AT THE DUCK POND http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/03/welcome-toeverything-croton-collection.html

#3 THE DUCK POND, BEFORE THE HIGHWAY CAME THROUGH 
--PART 1 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/crotons-duck-pond-before-highway-came.html
--PART 2 http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/part-2-crotons-duck-pond-before-highway.html

#4 SUMMER REFLECTIONS AT THE DUCK POND http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/08/summer-reflections-at-duck-pond-august.html

#5 TURTLES AT THE DUCK POND http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/turtles-at-duck-pond.html

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/12/top-3-croton-history-mysteries-2013.html

THE VILLAGE QUILTER!

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

We're launching a new series here at EverythingCroton at the request of local quilters: THE VILLAGE QUILTER!   Along the way, we'll feature the work of local quilting artisans--search for vintage items--provide tips, interesting links, and more.

Click on the photo to see the outstanding "Rings" Quilt created by Croton resident, Sandi R. This gorgeous and complex quilt is one of our favorites...and Sandi's quilts may be available for sale at some future date. We'll keep you posted.

You may also enjoy visiting DIARY OF A QUILTER, a quilt blog: http://www.diaryofaquilter.com/2010/05/vintagey-retro-inspired-quilt.html

Stay tuned for more. (UPDATED 1/1/14 ANOTHER GREAT QUILT AND LINKS! http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/01/the-village-quilter-2.html)

TOP THREE MOST READ 2013 ARTICLES, THE CROTON CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL, @ EVERYTHING CROTON

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MOST READ! EVERYTHING CROTON'S TOP THREE 2013 ARTICLES, THE CROTON CONSERVATION ADVISORY COUNCIL--a.k.a. the CCAC--and here they are:

#1 The CCAC brings back the Village Garden Club http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-croton-village-garden-club-is-back.html

#2 THE CLUB'S FIRST PROJECT http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/05/the-croton-village-garden-clubs-1st.html

#3  DAFFODIL DAYS AT THE DUCK POND 2013 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/daffodil-days-at-duck-pond-2013.html

And the Croton Conservation Advisory Council has lots of great things planned for 2014--wildflowers in unused spaces, more great lectures at the Croton Library, etc. Visit their FB page to keep up!  https://www.facebook.com/CrotonConservationAdvisoryCouncil

SEE MORE 2013 EVERYTHING CROTON TOP STORIES HERE WITH ADDITIONAL LINKS  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/12/top-5-most-read-2013-sports-stories-at.html

ICE BOATING ON THE HUDSON RIVER, NEW FROM CROTON HISTORY & MYSTERIES

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NEW AT CROTON HISTORY & MYSTERIES: ICE BOATING ON THE HUDSON--with links back to some great digital archives as well; click on the link http://crotonhistory.org/2013/12/27/ice-boating-on-the-hudson-river/

HOLY NAME -- ALL DECKED OUT FOR CHRISTMAS 2013

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Croton is fortunate to have so many beautiful and historic churches--and never more so than at Christmas and Easter. With that in mind, you may want to stop by and see the beautiful seasonal decorations at Holy Name of Mary--lovingly created by the church volunteers. Click on the photo.

For more about Holy Name of Mary Church in Croton, visit their website at http://www.holynameofmary.org/

DIANNE'S 2013 VINTAGE CHRISTMAS PUTZ HOUSE VILLAGE & MORE

Vintage made in Japan putz house collector Dianne has forwarded some photos of her 2013 Christmas display--click on the photo.

As always,  we're impressed at how she gets around the issues of visiting grandchildren and cats (smile) strategically placing her collection in cabinets and other tucked away places. There are some outstanding specimens here and you can see it all, including close-ups, at this slideshow: Click on the link http://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/sets/72157639108270254/show/with/11600369246/

Or see it as individual photos here--click on each to see a bigger image http://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/sets/72157639108270254/

Want more Made in Japan Vintage Putz House goodness? Visit the 2013 Christmas mantle of author Antoinette Stockenberg here, complete with story:  http://www.antoinettestockenberg.com/Putz2013.htm

And of course, there's the archive of PapaTed's place, lovingly preserved by Paul Race http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=266

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT: ICE BOATING ON THE HUDSON RIVER  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/12/ice-boating-on-hudson-river-new-from.html

ANOTHER LOOK BACK AT LOUIS A. BRENNAN

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Our posting "A LOOK BACK AT LOUIS BRENNAN 1973" (see http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/06/a-look-back-at-louis-brennan-1973.html which includes links to Robert Scott's articles on Mr. Brennan as well) was received so positively, there have been many requests for more. 

Thanks to the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, we indeed have some more; click on the photos below. Stay tuned for more.

LEARN MORE HERE  http://www.lablhc.org/aboutus.htm