FOR THOSE WHO HAVE ASKED, THE CROTON YACHT CLUB IS RECOVERING

UPDATED: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-croton-yacht-club-we-stand-for.html

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The Croton Yacht Club: a most remarkable place, and most remarkable people. We'll let the post Sandy photos below do the talking. As to the extent of the damage, we'll let you know you know as soon as we have more info. One can only hope this puts an end to the "riverside restaurant" FANTASY. P.S. Up and down the river, riverside restaurants have either been completely destroyed or heavily damaged. More on that to follow. Click on the photos. More photos here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/10/a-102912-updated-on-croton-yacht-club.html

Soon to be home to Croton's newest restaurant

A 10/29/12 UPDATE ON THE CROTON YACHT CLUB & HURRICANE SANDY

UPDATED PHOTOS HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/10/for-those-who-have-asked-croton-yacht.html

So many residents have written to ask about the Croton Yacht Club. Below are two photos showing the impact of the initial tidal surge; both are from the CYC, all rights reserved. P1010255 was taken yesterday afternoon and P1010261 was taken this morning 11AM at high tide. It is anticipated that the tide will be higher than what was experienced with Irene and with the wind conditions, it’s anyone’s guess as to what damage will be seen come the next high tide tonight at 11PM or tomorrow after the rain influence. The Croton Yacht Club did all they--or anyone--could do in preparation so the rest is in nature's hands. 

On another note: Restaurant seating will begin at low tide , parking is limited and you are advised to bring high boots as a precaution.

PAPA TED HEALTH UPDATE

UPDATED: TED HAS MOVED ON....

For those who have been asking about Papa Ted, an update from Paul Race:

"My understanding is that Ted is in Hospice again, for what is, by all evidence, his last stay. Ted and his family need your prayers now more than ever. The family is not planning to have a big public viewing and funeral...They ARE thinking about having some sort of "Celebration of Ted's Life" later on." (Details will be posted.)

Here's a shot of "Papa" Ted as we'd like to remember him: young, strong, handsome, and full of Christmas light and life. We leave you with our first introduction to Ted: his short but wonderful piece 'THE MAGIC WINDOW' - click on the archive link http://cardboardchristmas.com/papateds/

And the archive is here http://cardboardchristmas.com/papateds/index.htm

UPDATED: A tribute to Ted has been posted http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/03/a-tribute-to-ted-althoff.html

PART 2: MORE PHOTOS FROM THE 2012 FALL ARTISAN MARKET & GOBLIN WALK

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Well despite gray skies--the 2012 Fall Artisan Market went on as scheduled--with no rain and that was a good thing; here's Part 2 of some photos from yesterday’s 10/27/12 event. Click on the photos below! 

And you can find Part 1 here: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/10/part-1-photographs-from-2012-fall.html

Amazing Croton Calender - contact Brigid for more info

More info soon!

PART 1: PHOTOGRAPHS FROM THE 2012 FALL ARTISAN MARKET & GOBLIN WALK

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Well despite gray skies--the 2012 Fall Artisan Market went on as scheduled--with no rain and that was a good thing; here's Part 1 of some photos from today's event. To all the parents whose children posed for photos, contact mcudeque@gmail.com for copies. UPDATED - SEE PART 2 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/10/part-2-photos-from-2012-fall-artisan.html - Click on the photos BELOW!

 

A CROTON THANKSGIVING 1973

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Because EverythingCroton has had a special request for this posting we could not turn down, we're putting this up early: A Croton Thanksgiving 1973

As always, this could not be possible without the efforts of the great volunteers at THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Click on the photos.  SEE PART 2 HERE  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/11/part-2-croton-thanksgiving-1973.html

EVEN MORE PHOTOS FROM THE 2012 HALLOWEEN WINDOW PAINTING CONTEST

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We've added EVEN MORE windows from the 2012 Halloween Window Painting Contest to our online Flickr set of photos. 

And hope to add more before next week's anticipated storm if time permits.

Click on the link to see everything so far... http://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/sets/72157631818402596/ 

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN THESE UPCOMING HALLOWEEN EVENTS AT THE CROTON LIBRARY  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/10/upcoming-halloween-events-for-children.html

HAVURAH ON HUDSON & THE CROTON ARBORETUM

PHOTO BY MARC CHESHIRE

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A group of 11 and 12 year old kids recently spent a morning volunteering at the Croton Arboretum. Organized by Lori Cohen of Havurah on Hudson, the group spread much-needed fresh mulch on the trails and learned about the Arboretum on a hike with Arboretum President Karen Jescavage-Bernard. The mission of Havurah on Hudson is to encourage and facilitate Jewish learning and Jewish identity of children of Havurah family members. Kudos to the volunteers for all their hard work.

You may also have an interest in seeing some photos from the recent Native American event at the arboretum with Barry Keegan: http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/10/photos-from-barry-keegan-event-at.html 

And check out this new easier to use trail map http://www.crotonarboretum.org/news/2012/9/8/new-trail-map.html

SCOTT'S CHRONICLES OF CROTON'S BOHEMIA: FLOYD DELL

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Croton's own Robert Scott continues his series: CHRONICLES OF CROTON'S BOHEMIA. This week – Floyd Dell: A Respectable Radical.  Click on the link: http://www.notorc.blogspot.com/2012/10/floyd-dell-respectable-radical.html 

See other installments of CHRONICLES OF CROTON'S BOHEMIA HERE:

MAX EASTMAN: A LIFE OF PARADOXES http://www.notorc.blogspot.com/2012/10/max-eastman-life-of-paradoxes_6.html

MABEL DODGE: THE POWER OF MONEY  http://www.notorc.blogspot.com/2012/09/mabel-dodge-power-of-money.html

CITY MANAGER WON’T QUIT

At EverythingCroton, we have refrained from calling attention to this event until and if it was covered in our local papers as opposed to the Times Herald Record. Now that the Journal News has covered it, we are providing the link below. However, because this issue may engender potentially over-the-top commentary we'd rather not have to moderate, this thread will be CLOSED to all comments.

JOURNAL NEWS 10/24/12—Link good for about two weeks-CITY MANAGER WON’T QUIT OVER PROSTITUTE IN CAR FLAP - Richard Herbek, a Briarcliff Manor resident and the former village manager of Croton-on-Hudson, is facing criticism as the city manager of Newburgh after it was disclosed a police patrol found him with a prostitute in his car last week. Herbek, who denied any wrongdoing, offered to resign his post on Sunday before he rescinded the resignation. http://www.lohud.com/article/20121023/NEWS/310230089/Briarcliff-man-found-prostitute-car-holds-onto-Newburgh-city-job

11/17/12 UPDATE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/11/herbek-clings-to-job-despite-scandal.html

PART TWO: MORE WINDOWS FROM THE 2012 HALLOWEEN WINDOW PAINTING CONTEST

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We've added more windows from the 2012 Halloween Window Painting Contest to our online Flickr set of photos. We hope to add more photos if time permits.

Click on the link! 

http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/10/photos-from-2012-halloween-window.html

PHOTOS, HOLY NAME OF MARY OKTOBERFEST 2012

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Well another Holy Name of Mary Knights of Columbus Oktoberfest has come and gone. Here are a few photos, courtesy of Regina Montana: Yes it's proud grandparents time. Meet Matthew, grandson of Regina and Lou Montana--outfitted for the occasion of course. Click on the photos. P.S. You can also find Regina's nature photography at FEED THE BIRDS (326 S. Riverside Ave.)

PHOTOS FROM THE BARRY KEEGAN EVENT AT THE CROTON ARBORETUM

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Click on the photos below from the 10/20/12 Native American Crafts and Culture event with Barry Keegan at the Jane E. Lytle Memorial Arboretum.

Just another great example of the many ways in which the Arboretum serves the community at large. For more about the arboretum, visit http://www.crotonarboretum.org/
  

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

Glass from Christmas Past—a super article with pages from catalogs – antique and vintage Christmas ornaments -  fabulous for dating ornaments, determining their country of origin etc. http://www.cmog.org/blog/2011/12/16/glass-from-christmas-past/ 

Available on CD; six great Indiana Glass catalogs—a must for the collector http://indianaglass.carnivalheaven.com/id282.htm 

16 photos from a newly created “1955” pool house – amazing stuff http://tiny.cc/59vjmw 

New stuff added at Tiny Things are Cute—perfect putzing sizes on some of this stuff http://www.tinythingsarecute.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2_18 

Another great Christmas ad from the 1944 Radio Mirror; click on the photos:

PHOTOS, RESULTS AND MORE FROM THE 2012 HARRY CHAPIN RUN--YOUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY TOO

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Another Harry Chapin Run Against Hunger has come and gone. The weather couldn't get any better.  And to all the event's sponsors, a very big Thank You! Click on the link to see them all--Pronto, Hilltop, Trinkets, Lifestyles and Interiors by Lisa, Croton Auto Park, Capriccio's II, Justin Thyme, Franzoso Contracting, Happy Hearts, Croton Country Gardens, the Croton Yacht Club, The Purple Monkey and so many more--http://www.runagainsthunger.com/sponsors/)

The 10K results are also now online at LINK NO LONGER ACTIVE.

Of course, Shoprite was there at yet another community-building event (they provided all the food)--while Cookie from Croton Country Gardens donated two $25 gift certificates and 55 pumpkins for the kids to decorate. Baked by Susan was a sponsor too--here's Colgan O'Keefe packing up the fresh-baked apple pies for delivery--of course Valerie and Phil of Trinkets--Grouchy Gabe and Son too--did all the grilling and serving again this year. And here are some shots of the runners heading towards the finish line to the applause of the crowd. All and all a great day. Click on the photos. 

UPDATED: TRINKETS CLOSED ITS UPPER VILLAGE LOCATION IN 2015