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schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
CONGRATULATIONS TO CROTON'S OWN MARK FRANZOSO who has been designated as a Paul Harris Fellow by the Croton on Hudson Rotary Club. The certificate was presented by Pres. Dr. Greg Schmidt and Lou delRosario. Franzoso was cited for his company's support of an organization that renovates spaces for veterans with disabilities.
Read and see more on page 12 of THE GAZETTE, Week of March 26th through April 1, 2015.
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all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our
schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
FROM THE 1966 TIGER RAG, and courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of The Croton Historical Society: THE 1965-1966 SPORTS SEASON AT CROTON CROTON-HARMON HIGH SCHOOL. Click on the images below...
One of our favorite Easter ads ever--this one's for Whitman's Chocolates, Easter 1943.
Love the gloves--not crazy about the hat, which is by Lilly Dache, the most famous milliner of her time.
You can read more about her here
Whitman's
and Russell Stover were the kings of chocolate gift-giving at Christmas
in our house--and especially at Valentine's Day--but were eventually
supplanted by Brach's in the 60's and 70's.
Neither spring snow nor slush keeps Rob and Monica from their weekend sale-ing adventures (check out this great Dinah Shore LP they found on a recent excursion, released in the US in 1957).
See
what they've been up to here: "Spring arrives...on the calendar" http://bit.ly/1Ii7cM3
And since it is officially PEEPS season, a great ad from 1978.
Click on the photos.
Howard is working on a new house; it's his interpretation of a very complex Made in Japan vintage beauty; see it here and keep scrolling down the page once you get there http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=851
A nomination for putz house of the month--great roof--go here
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of
all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our
schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
A reader recently reminded us just how good the "Mama's Cheesecake" is at Giovanni's Italian American Delicatessen and Pastry--our fave, however, is the Raspberry Swirl. See their desserts menu here - and remember to order in advance! Closed Easter Sunday, 271-1010. p.s. The rugelach is fab too http://www.giosdelicroton.com/desserts.html
Yes...it's grey outside..and we have flurries... Again...but we are still in an Easter frame of mind.
To the right, courtesy of LOC, no known copyright restrictions, a 1912 photo of the famous 5th Avenue Annual Easter Parade. The whole idea seems strange now--dressing up in your best to stroll down the avenue but....it's a wonderful scene nonetheless.
It's followed by some fab vintage Easter ephemera from Rob and Monica's sale-ing adventures--yes, we do love honeycomb!
Check out all of their 2014 Easter decorating--and more--including a pretty funny baking adventure, at OUR ADVENTURES AMONGST THE DUCKS--click on the link: http://ouradventuresamongsttheducks.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-easter-bunny-and-silence-of-lamb.html
And finally, a 2009 Easter putz featuring fresh eggs putz barns by Howard Lamey.
Click on the photos and enjoy.
Check out this very charming Easter "window" putz house by Pam http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=819
And rapture, your editor went to an estate sale--and is now the proud owner of yet another of these! With the box! http://www.oldchristmastreelights.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=91
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of
all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our
schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
COURTESY OF THE OUTSTANDING ARCHIVES MAINTAINED BY THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, SOME BITS & PIECES FROM THE SPRING OF 1962. Click on the images below. We especially love the luxurious living that was truly possible if you saved enough Triple S Blue Stamps!
Everything Croton continues its very popular series GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN into 2015 with something you rarely see these days...
The Cardboard Advertising Ashtray--very popular in the 40's, 50's and 60's.
Yes. Smoking....and cardboard....even coated cardboard...well...you get the idea...
Needless to say these are hard to come by. But our Flickr friend Frank has amassed a great photo collection for your enjoyment; click on the link, all photos, all rights reserved: https://www.flickr.com/photos/41606952@N07/sets/72157648745197949
WANT MORE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN? GO HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/06/1968-gone-but-not-forgotten-ge-air.html
And of course all this reminded us of Paul Race's article on dangerous Christmas decorations people used to use! http://www.familychristmasonline.com/trees/ornaments/dangerous/dangerous_decorations.htm
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of
all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our
schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
Well here's something we did not know. Looks like Croton had more in common with THE COCOANUT GROVE in L.A. than any of us ever thought possible. A hidden gem ferreted out by an Everything Croton elve--and only possible thanks to the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of The Croton Historical Society.
WHEN DINNER THEATRE WAS NEW & EXCITING: THE CROTON CONNECTION, 1962 - Click on the photos below.
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of
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COURTESY OF THE OUTSTANDING ARCHIVES MAINTAINED BY THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, select
items from the October 1964 Issue of THE TIGER RAG. Click on the
images below--with special thanks to a very motivated Everything Croton
Elve for scanning!
And since A HARD DAY'S NIGHT is mentioned, you may also enjoy some outstanding Beatles memorabilia, previously featured at Croton's own SeriousToyz.com. If you have serious stuff, they have serious bidders. Stay tuned for info about their upcoming auctions.
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/03/vintage-croton-1961-tiger-rag-christmas.html
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things
Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in
short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
COURTESY
OF THE OUTSTANDING ARCHIVES MAINTAINED BY THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE CROTON
HISTORICAL SOCIETY, A LOOK BACK @ THE CROTON ART SCENE, SPRING 1977, with mention of the late Harold Zabitz.
Click on the images below.
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/03/croton-harmon-board-of-education-honors.html
Croton United has championed the cause of transparency in village
government since its formation, and during the November election last
year, ran on a platform that advocated for numerous open government
reforms, including video recording and broadcasting of Village Board work sessions.
Croton United consistently rejected the board’s vague and facile
excuses for its failure to videotape these meetings and has continued to
advocate for open government reforms, as recently as the March 16, 2015
village board meeting, when the issue of video recording of work
sessions was once again put before the board, which refused to even
discuss the topic with the public. READ the rest here http://on.fb.me/1HQ4X2g
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/03/lead-story-gazette-village-tax-increase.html
AND DON'T FORGET: THE MAYOR PAYS FOR OWN HEALTH INSURANCE NOW THANKS TO CROTON UNITED http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/01/congratulations-to-croton-united-all.html
First, Croton United discovered--through the freedom of information process--the mayor's taxpayer funded health insurance, his time-sheet errors--and more. Today, as a a result of Croton United's advocacy, the mayor now pays for his own health insurance http://bit.ly/1E6tZMW
And now: LET THE SUNSHINE IN....AGAIN! CROTON UNITED SCORES YET ANOTHER SUCCESS ON OPEN GOVERNMENT
Croton United has championed the cause of transparency in village
government since its formation, and during the November election last
year, ran on a platform that advocated for numerous open government
reforms, including video recording and broadcasting of Village Board work sessions.
Croton United consistently rejected the board’s vague and facile
excuses for its failure to videotape these meetings and has continued to
advocate for open government reforms, as recently as the March 16, 2015
village board meeting, when the issue of video recording of work
sessions was once again put before the board, which refused to even
discuss the topic with the public. READ the rest here http://on.fb.me/1HQ4X2g
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things
Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in
short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
Is this really staying "under" the tax cap? Even the Gazette took note of the following:
The 3/26/15 edition of THE GAZETTE is out: LEAD STORY GAZETTE, VILLAGE TAX INCREASE UNDER TAX CAP, BUT WATER, SEWER, & PARKING LOT RATES JUMP
--Yet another increase in your water rates: 12% (we believe this number is higher but will check further; this is what the paper is reporting)
--A whopping 40% for sewer rates
--Parking lot fees up again: $6 a month for village residents; $15 for non residents.
The Gazette is on sale just about everywhere. Please read the article in its entirety. You may also have an interest in http://on.fb.me/1HQ4X2g
David "Rugged" Michael Dymes of New York, NY passed away on Friday,
March 20, 2015 at the age of 75. David was born to Joseph and Anna (Davitt)
Dymes on January 15, 1940 in Tarrytown, NY. After graduation from high school
David joined the Marine Corps in which he proudly served from 1957 to 1963....Services are Private. In lieu of flowers, David's family request donations are
made to the Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org. To express your condolences online, please visit: www.efcarterfuneralhome.com.
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things
Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools--in
short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
AND NOW FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT: 1977--DONKEY BASKETBALL! Courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of The Croton Historical Society. Click on the images below.
More Easter decorating and vintage Easter goodness--click on the photos for all the details....
We’ve
had a request to
re-post the tutorial for dying bottle brush trees—and here you go--these
are done in Halloween colors--so just adjust accordingly to your color
preference http://bit.ly/1DZUm7e
Instructions for
making these amazing vintage inspired seasonal crepe paper girls from Blumchen: http://bit.ly/1EU86y2
Want more vintage? Go here http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/03/more-fabulous-vintage-websites-finds_9.html
