APRIL 2015 FUNDRAISER: A THANK YOU FROM THE CROTON LITTLE LEAGUE

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& NOW A WORD FROM THE 2015 CROTON LITTLE LEAGUE:

We wish to thank our fundraising committee – Rachel Marino, Renee Marengo, Colleen Croce, Susan Windrum, Vilma Scutari and Mary Osborne – for organizing and setting the scene for our successful fundraising event last Friday at The Grandstand.  We also wish to thank owner, Alexis Acosta, for cheerfully serving our guests and her overall hospitable support of CLL.  Thanks to their efforts, we were able to raise a total of $1,330!  Thank you to everyone who came out to be a part of the festivities!

Peter Marengo
President
Croton Little League

COLD WAR DAYS IN CROTON: APRIL 1962, MARCELLA SIMPSON PLANS PEACE VIGIL

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COLD WAR DAYS IN CROTON: FROM APRIL 1962--and courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: HOME FROM GENEVA, MARCELLA SIMPSON PLANS WASHINGTON PEACE VIGIL; click on the images below.

CHRISTMAS FASHIONS 1959

Ah yes, a Christmas to remember--let's all dress alike! A scan from our latest find at the Peekskill Attic Treasures Flea Market: the 1959 Sears Christmas Wishbook. It's not all there--and it's a mess--but it's a hoot and well worth the five dollars! Click on the photo and enjoy. More coming soon.

The flea market starts at 8 am on Sundays and depending on the crowds and/or weather, runs for most of the day. You'll find it--more or less across the street and up the block from La Perla Oriente--a sort of Latin Grouchy Gabe's that also features Ecuadorian and Mexican baked goods--and really strong, dark and delicious coffee https://www.facebook.com/pages/La-Perla-De-Oriente-Panaderia/477248728955043

CROTON UNITED'S JOEL GINGOLD, HIS 4/23 GAZETTE LETTER

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CROTON UNITED'S JOEL GINGOLD, HIS 4/23 GAZETTE LETTER

To the Editor: Just months after being awarded an extremely generous employment contract, Croton’s Village Manager, Abe Zambrano, has decamped for the greener pastures of Ossining. So much for loyalty, although I can’t really fault Mr. Zambrano for going for the big bucks. READ MORE HERE https://www.facebook.com/crotonunited/posts/442146969275673

MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON

Yes as Rob and Monica put it--"Saling Season" is heating up...there's a lot of vintage goodness out there if you're willing to look...and so....

Without a doubt, one of the nicest vintage Christmas cards we've seen in a long time--most likely late 40's, early 50's...

It's followed by a 1938 Christmas window at Gimbel's Department store featuring Disney's Snow White...discovered in a vintage trade catalog.

And finally we came across these interesting vintage military models at the Peekskill flea market--alas, nearly all were missing significant pieces. Still, they made for a great pic!

Click on the photos and enjoy. 

And if you like old department store Christmas windows, go here; these are from Scranton, Pa. They just don't make them like this anymore!

Howard Lamey originally sent the link some time ago:
scrantonchristmas.blogspot.com/ and here's one from Los Angeles with a sweet little article http://blogdowntown.com/2009/12/4963-department-store-windows-were-downtowns-christmas
 
Want more vintage? Including lots of putz-ing goodness--then go here http://bit.ly/1PWXFPh

And in case you missed it: the latest "saling" adventures of Rob & Monica  http://bit.ly/1GrlnyL

MORE CROTON-ON-HUDSON WORLD WAR II MEMORIES

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Memorial Day is Monday, May 25th. The Croton Veterans Committee will hold their ceremony on 5/25 at 11 am at Five Corners; in the event of inclement weather, it will be held inside the Municipal Building.

And so once again, EverythingCroton has delved deep into the archives maintained by the volunteers of The Croton Historical Society to find interesting items about those village residents who served our country during World War II. If you're not yet a member of the Historical Society, please become one today: http://bit.ly/S4YUno

Here's Part 1 of MORE CROTON-ON-HUDSON WORLD WAR II MEMORIES. Click on the images below. There will be more.

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--THE 1970'S, A LOOK BACK @ CROTON MEMORIAL DAY EVENTS  http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/05/the-1970s-croton-memorial-day.html 

CROTON'S OLD POST ROAD INN, 1890 - NEW @ CROTON HISTORY & MYSTERIES

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NEW @ CROTON HISTORY @MYSTERIES - CROTON'S OLD POST ROAD INN 1890 - In January, 1890, Frank Leslie’s Popular Monthly published an article by C. Hills Warren that looked back nostalgically at the history of the Albany Post Road.¹ By that time the importance of the road—once the only major route for stage coaches running from New York City to Albany—had long since been eclipsed by steam boats and trains. READ MORE HERE http://crotonhistory.org/2015/04/26/crotons-old-post-road-inn-1890/

APRIL 2015: CET CLASS TRIP TO FEED THE BIRDS

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Just another reason to support--and thank--your local business community:

CET CLASS LED BY TEACHER PATRICIA LYNCH VISITS FEED THE BIRDS! 

"Once again, the CET First Graders visited local businesses to learn about how they help our community.  The First Graders are learning about how a community has to work together and how there are many different jobs that help our community.  In addition to visiting local businesses, Detective Camillieri came to CET again this year to talk with each class about how he helps our community. 

Rob, from Feed the Birds, was interviewed by the First Graders.  He told the students how you have to pick something you love to do when you decide to open up a store.  Rob stated how he was interested in birds since he was a child.  The class was fascinated by all the different types of seed and bird feeders he had in the store.  The bird, bat, bee, and butterfly houses were a big hit too!"

Click on the photos, courtesy of P. Lynch, with permission, all rights reserved.

FOR MORE ABOUT FEED THE BIRDS, VISIT https://www.facebook.com/pages/Feed-The-Birds/124684690934636?fref=photo

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN: CET VISITS MEX-TO-GO http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/04/april-2015-cet-class-trip-to-mex-to-go.html 

1945: MRS. ELWYN SPEAKS AT CROTON ROTARY ON GEOLOGY

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COURTESY OF THE OUTSTANDING ARCHIVES MAINTAINED BY THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: MRS. ELWYN SPEAKS AT ROTARY ON GEOLOGY, MARCH 1, 1945

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--TOP THREE, MOST READ 2014 CROTON ROTARY ARTICLES AT EVERYTHING CROTON http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/12/top-three-most-read-2014-croton-rotary.html
--FOND MEMORIES OF FRANCIS "FRANCIE" ELWYN http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/12/more-fond-memories-of-crotons-dr.html

SOME PHOTOS FROM DAY 1 OF THE 2015 ANNUAL ASBURY METHODIST TAG SALE

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If you missed out on today's Asbury Methodist Annual Spring Tag Sale, don't despair! The sale continues on Sunday 4/26 from 11:30 am to 3 pm. In the meantime, click on the photos to see only some of the fun--and vintage goodness--that made the Upper Village a very happening place today. All photos, all rights reserved. Stay tuned.

1977: ROSALIND MORRISSEY & GEORGE McINTYRE, CROTONITES OF THE YEAR

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There will be a Croton blood drive on May 3rd at the high school (sign up info
271-5529 or communityblooddrive@gmail.com) -- and so when this 1977 article hit the Everything Croton mailbox yesterday, your editor and the elves thought the timing was perfect. Click on the images below.

CROTONITES OF THE YEAR: JAMES McINTYRE, ROSALIND MORRISSEY

DR. KILDARE, VINTAGE CHRISTMAS & MID-CENTURY MODERN FUN, THE LATEST ADVENTURES OF ROB & MONICA

Ah the very handsome Richard Chamberlain a.k.a. Dr. Kildare--the latest find from Rob and Monica's Adventures Amongst the Ducks. See this and much more with lots of vintage Christmas too at their latest installment:

Saling Season is Heating Up, The Weekend of April 11th and 12th

Click on the link: http://bit.ly/1GrlnyL

APRIL 2015: CET CLASS TRIP TO MEX-TO-GO

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Just another reason to support--and thank--your local business community:

PRESS RELEASE: CET CLASS TRIP TO MEX-TO-GO!

Mrs. Besana, first grade teacher at CET, and her 21 students, had a class trip Thursday, April 23, 2015, visiting our local eatery, Mex-to-Go in Croton on Hudson, NY.

Mayra Viznay Caguano, owner and chef, and her staff gave a mini tour and answered questions from the students. The finale included a hands-on lesson, how to make Tortilla’s from scratch. 

Students made dough, rolled them into balls, then flattened them into a Taco shape. Mex-to-Go provided the students with lunch that included a choice of Tacos, plain or chicken, and Quesadillas, along with side salads and a mango-orange drink. 

The children beamed with excitement and interest after enjoying the food. They were so proud of their new Tortilla preparation skills. Each child was sent back to school with a Mex-to-Go treat bag. The classroom trip was a fun and educational ending – what better way then with food!

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HOWARD'S LATEST "PACK-O-FUN" PUTZ HOUSE CREATION

Howard has finished his latest PACK-O-FUN Chapter 2 putz house. Click on the photo.

Then see it from start to finish--including the pattern--right here--just keep scrolling down the page once you get there http://bit.ly/1K2VdUc

For more of Howard's outstanding work, visit littleglitterhouses.com

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN...BUILDING ALL THE PACK-O-FUN HOUSES http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=723

HAROLD ZABITZ MAY 17TH ATERNOON MEMORIAL SERVICE @ TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER

Click on the photo, courtesy of The Croton Historical Society

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A Memorial Service for Harold Zabitz will be held on Sunday, May 17th, 2015 at 1:00 PM, Temple Israel of Northern Westchester, 31 Glengary Road, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 - Please join us for afternoon tea after the service.

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-1977 "MUST BE SEEN" ARTICLE BY HAROLD ZABITZ http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/04/1977-must-be-seen-by-late-harold-zabitz.html
-CROTON HARMON BOE HONORS THE LATE HAROLD ZABITZ  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/03/croton-harmon-board-of-education-honors.html

MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON

Made in Japan Christmas kitsch from the 50's, 60's & 70's is said to be an acquired taste. But for a lot of us die-hard collectors, that's simply not the case! We love the whimsy--for lack of another word.

To the right is a revolving musical "novelty house" made from wood, cardboard, styrofoam,etc. circa 60's, 70's.

It's flanked by large vintage bottle brush trees and a pair of red flocked plastic deer, also made in Japan.  

That's followed by another revolving musical bit of Japanese Christmas kitsch: the Choir Boys--it plays Silent Night--many of these pieces often do. That, and Jingle Bells.

And finally, while Easter is over, a 2014 Easter Village putz. Click on the photos and enjoy.

You can see the 2015 version here http://bit.ly/1FgwfRf

If you collect Christmas films for viewing at the holidays, we just have to recommend one called CHRISTMAS ORANGES, based on the book by Ben Sowards and Linda Bethers (https://deseretbook.com/p/christmas-oranges-linda-bethers-8207); it's a very sweet film--no pun intended--and stars Edward Hermann and Nancy Stafford. It's available on Amazon http://amzn.to/1HqBqjn

And if you want--or have more--Christmas movie suggestions, go here http://www.familychristmasonline.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=18

Want more vintage? Go here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/12/more-fabulous-vintage-websites-finds_8490.html

MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON

Since so many of us are using old-fashioned mica flakes instead of glass glitter and such in our putz house and other Christmas crafts, it was especially fortuitous to come across this great 1913 ad for "Santa Claus Snow" in a department store fixtures catalog we recently acquired at the Peekskill flea market. But we do wish it was in color!

It's followed by an oldie but goodie: a wind-up Lil Abner & the Dogpatch Band, 1945; the first all metal toy produced after WWII. 

Featured in a previous auction at Croton's own SeriousToyz.com.

And finally a vintage inspired putz house from Christopher Radko's Sparkletown line--now no longer being produced; you can however, find old inventory at misternostaglia.com

Click on the photos.

A large castle from a department store toy village display, 1913, click on the link for the whole scene and a close-up of the castle: http://bit.ly/1GjgCHx

Looking for colored mica? Go here http://bit.ly/1zNiPWK

Marx, paper gas station; BJ George http://bit.ly/1Depgm6

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And here: http://bit.ly/1K5Qlh3

A BLAST FROM 1973 @ THE CROTON LIBRARY

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Click on the photo for a blast from book and bake sale past AT THE CROTON LIBRARY 1973- courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY. To see more upcoming events at the Croton Free Library, including the CFL Association's Annual meeting, visit http://www.crotonfreelibrary.org/

CROTON-ON-HUDSON: THE BATTLE OF THE BANDS 1967

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TIME WARP TO THE SIXTIES

Croton-on-Hudson, NY. 1967. Battle of the Bands. The Hairy Things rock. The Tradewinds roll. The Bad Habit awaits puberty. Tim Smith and The Active Ingredients just crush it. The people shuck and jive. Feel the Love! CLICK ON THE LINK:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-kQD5Scdwg

MORE ASSORTED ITEMS FROM THE SPRING OF 1976 IN CROTON & INDIAN POINT TOO

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Courtesy of the archives maintained by the volunteers of The Croton Society, more assorted items from the spring of 1976.  Click on the photos and enjoy. 

SEE MORE FROM THE SPRING OF 1976 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/04/some-miscellaneous-items-from-spring-of.html