CROTON HARMON HIGH SCHOOL TRACK & FIELD ROCKS, 2015

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We have heard nothing but good things about Croton-Harmon High School's Track and Field this year. Good, solid kids and coaches (Doehring and Castelli) with a lot of heart...Here are the results for track and field from Coach Doehring. Strong finish and placements for the team at last week's state qualifier. Season not quite over yet. Armand Pappas is headed to states! Click on the images below.

Great work ALL around. A BIG EVERYTHING CROTON SHOUT-OUT TO YOU ALL!

IT'S BACK: THE VILLAGE QUILTER 2015, PART TWO

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Back by popular request for 2015, THE VILLAGE QUILTER, your go-to place for quilting info, inspiration, patterns and links--and a chance to see the work of local quilting artisans too.  

We had a request to see children's quilts and ta-da: we bring you "Roni's Quilt" by local artisan Sandi R----we love the fifties inspired rocket ships and robotic spacemen! Click on the photo.

We also found some wonderful children's quilts featuring bears on Flickr:
--We love the bears! https://www.flickr.com/photos/sberrymum/4638069873/sizes/l 
--Love the bear! http://bit.ly/1FjLKmO 

And on another note, we found a fun quilting blog called DIARY OF A QUILTER; check out the tutorials http://www.diaryofaquilter.com/tutorials 

Stay tuned for more Village Quilter 2015. See the previous installment here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/04/2015-village-quilter-is-back.html

AND MORE FROM A CROTON SUMMER OF 1972

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COURTESY OF THE ARCHIVES MAINTAINED BY THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND BY SPECIAL REQUEST: & MORE FROM A CROTON SUMMER OF 1972 - Click on the photos below.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN MORE SUMMER 1972:  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/06/more-croton-summer-of-1972.html

AND NOTES FROM THE CLEARWATER 1972  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/05/croton-1972-notes-from-clearwater.html

REMEMBERING MILTON BRADLEY PLUS A VINTAGE BOARD GAME GALLERY

Who died this date in 1911. An American game pioneer, credited by many with launching the board game industry in North America with Milton Bradley Company. In 2004, he was posthumously inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame along with George Ditomassi of Milton Bradley Company. Through the 20th century the company he founded in 1860 dominated the production of American games, with titles like Candy Land, Operation and Battleship. Read more about him here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milton_Bradley 

LOVE VINTAGE AND ANTIQUE BOARD GAMES? CLICK ON THE LINK https://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/sets/72157650237412177

CROTON, AUGUST 1972: NOTES FROM THE CLEARWATER

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COURTESY OF THE OUTSTANDING ARCHIVES MAINTAINED BY THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, A FASCINATING ARTICLE FROM 1972:

NOTES FROM THE CLEARWATER/AUGUST 17, 1972 - Click on the images below. 

FRANZOSO GAZETTE LETTER 5/28/15, A RESPONSE TO DOUG HERTZ

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Click on the images below to read a letter from Mark Franzoso that appears in the 5/28/15 edition of THE GAZETTE. It is in response to recent accusations that he has has "demeaned" the Croton Cortlandt Solarize Program. You may also have an interest in recent related letters detailing Mayor Wiegman's involvement in this program, etc. 

--BRIAN POWERS 4/30/15 GAZETTE LETTER https://www.facebook.com/notes/croton-united/croton-resident-brian-powers-april-30-2015-letter-to-the-editor/443197395837297
--CROTON UNITED'S PAUL STEINBERG GAZETTE LETTER 5/7/15 https://www.facebook.com/notes/croton-united/croton-united-member-paul-steinbergs-may-7-2015-letter-to-the-editor/444796579010712
--JOEL GINGOLD, NO SOLAR FOR MAYOR WEIGMAN http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/05/no-solar-for-mayor-weigman-joel.html
--SEE MR. FRANZOSO'S ORIGINAL LETTER HERE  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/05/mark-franzoso-gazette-ltr-corrects-mr.html

ONE SMART DOG! CROTON'S THEO, THEN & NOW!

ALL RIGHTS RESERVED RUTHENY JEWELRY

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It wasn't all that long ago that Everything Croton introduced you to Theo--a four-legged addition to local jewelry artisan Jennifer Rutheny's family.  Click on the photo to see him in all his adorable puppy-ness.

Now click on the link to see Theo today--that's one smart dog! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGWP4B7cftY

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN:
-EVERYTHING CROTON'S TOP 3 DOGS FOR 2013 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/12/winner-iseverything-crotons-top-dog-of.html 
-JENNIFER RUTHENY'S WEBSITE http://www.ruthenyjewelry.com/

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

Picked up this archival matted Texaco Christmas ad for two dollars at the Peekskill Attic Treasures Flea Market last Sunday; it's from the 1952 edition of the Saturday Evening Post. Utterly charming! 

Click on the photo.

And...REMEMBERING THE RAT PATROL! "The Rat Patrol was an American TV program that aired on ABC during the 1966-1968 seasons. The show followed the exploits of four (three American and one British) Allied soldiers who were part of a long range desert patrol group in the North African campaign during World War II. Their mission: "to attack, harass and wreak havoc on Field Marshal Rommel's vaunted Afrika Korps". READ MORE HERE http://www.vintagetoyroom.com/review/oct2007Review.shtml

A wonderful collection of vintage putz houses https://www.flickr.com/photos/debbeans/3115064531/

Another house, close-up https://www.flickr.com/photos/debbeans/3115064537/in/photostream/

An oldie but goodie--putz house Christmas tree from Angela https://www.flickr.com/photos/17041736@N07/5365800785/in/photostream

Imported from the USA--Raquel Welch! http://filmstarpostcards.blogspot.com/2015/05/imported-from-usa-raquel-welch.html

Want more vintage? Go here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/05/more-fabulous-vintage-websites-finds_26.html

& MORE ASSORTED ITEMS FROM THE SPRING OF 1976 IN CROTON

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

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/04/more-assorted-items-from-spring-of-1976.html

PHOTOS & VIDEO FROM CROTON'S 2015 MEMORIAL DAY SERVICE

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Croton's own Tom Faranda has posted some wonderful photos (all rights reserved) and notes on today's village Memorial Day service. There's also a video of Christine Turturro performing what has become her signature piece for these events: Amazing Grace.

For those who don't know, Christine was a recipient of a 2014 METROS AWARD--she was named outstanding leading actress for her role as the nanny in Stepinac's "Mary Poppins." There's also a second video at Tom's site of the Croton Harmon High School Band. Thanks Tom!

Click on the link http://tomfaranda.typepad.com/folly/2015/05/croton-memorial-day-christine-turturro-amazing-grace-acapella.html 

p.s. Carol from Cortlandt School of Performing Arts says that they are very proud of Christine--she studies voice there! www.cortarts.com

& IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: ABBA

From our friends @ European Film Star Postcards: It's ABBA! And the Eurovision Song Contest--and much more!

Yes, we admit it. We love ABBA. There. We've said it.

And for Croton's own "Dancing Queen", who prefers to remain known to just a select few, this one's for you!  Click on the link for more http://filmstarpostcards.blogspot.com/2015/05/abba.html

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SAVIOUR'S CONFIRMANDS

Congratulations to OUR SAVIOUR's confirmands today: Harry Cooper, Emma Montgomery, and Taylor Cunningham. 

FOR MORE ABOUT OUR SAVIOUR EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH, VISIT http://www.oursaviourcroton.org/

And here's a blast from Our Saviour Confirmations Past:  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/05/our-saviour-lutheran-church.html

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

You've heard me talk about the Peekskill Attic Treasures Flea Market before. It's held on Sundays from about 9 or so till--whenever--and is right up the block from La Perla Oriente Bakery. It's not an elegant market by any means and perhaps that's why you can generally find really interesting things there if you are willing to look...

Well today was an absolute banner day for everyone! 

Found some wonderful circa WWI German postcards (can anyone translate for me)--and this fabulous vintage board game for a steal--as in four dollars and complete (perfect birthday gift for a collecting friend).   
The Kreskin game is circa 1966. Click on the photos and enjoy!

Interesting link for ranch style putz house patterns: http://bit.ly/1HEWIHJ

Got a newsletter today from Meyer Imports; their website has changed; and I really want to encourage you to look at their German miniatures--lots of little people, animals, etc., some vintage, for putz villages and or model railroad layouts.

There's some really neat little things here:

https://www.meyer-imports.com/index.php?cPath=0_200

But particularly love the metal gnome homes/smokers. Fab graphics.

American Dimestore Milk Truck--outstanding http://bit.ly/1Hre48b

Eurovision Song Contest 2015 and...ABBA! http://bit.ly/1Fa5oCQ

And oldie but goodie: PUTZ GALLERIES  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/10/new-putz-house-gallery-lakies-castles.html

ROB & MONICA, DIAL SANTA, & MORE ADVENTURES AMONGST THE DUCKS

And now...the latest adventures of Rob and Monica: So Many Choices, So Little Time...

Where they encountered a potpourri of mid-century kitsch...including a DIAL SANTA shopping bag--click on the link at OUR ADVENTURES AMONGST THE DUCKS http://bit.ly/1Lx3tMS

And if you don't remember that Dial Santa "FOR STORIES" scam from 1977 or so, click on the link to see the commercial--also includes other commercials from Babe to Burger King--if DIAL SANTA was around today, it would come with the disclaimer: KIDS GET YOUR PARENTS' PERMISSION BEFORE YOU DIAL!

SORRY THE VIDEO IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJkVeckFA0E

CROTON BITS & PIECES 1924-1929

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CROTON BITS & PIECES 1924 THRU 1929 - courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of The Croton Historical Society, as well as the E.C. elves. Click on the images.

And since the Baroness de Graffenried is mentioned again, you may also enjoy http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/05/strange-croton-doings-land-dispute.html

THANK YOU CROTON UNITED 4 THE ALERT: CHURCHES, HOUSES OF WORSHIP, RESIDENCES, BUSINESS TO PAY MORE, GARBAGE COLLECTION

FROM THE CROTON UNITED FB PAGE - The agenda for the village board TUESDAY, May 26th work session is out: http://crotononhudson.novusagenda.com/agen…/CoverSheet.aspx…

We are particularly concerned with item #2, which is intended to revise Croton's solid waste pickup policies. Of note is that, by the village's own numbers, commercial pickup is going to cost more for many of our businesses, cost less for our larger multi-family buildings, and residential bulk pick-up will no longer be free. Our schools and churches will also pay, whereas previously most didn't. Croton United encourages you to review the material, as we are all affected to some degree. Comments welcome.

CROTON UNITED FB PAGE https://www.facebook.com/crotonunited

NO SOLAR FOR MAYOR WEIGMAN, JOEL GINGOLD'S 5/23/15 GAZETTE LETTER

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Croton United member Joel Gingold's 5/21 Gazette Letter Reflects Upon His Walk in the Sunshine...

To the editor:

It is rare that Mayor Leo Wiegman and I agree on a local issue, but I do support the Mayor’s Solarize program.  While solar power is not the sole answer to our energy needs, it is an important adjunct and should be encouraged.  I only regret that my own home is so heavily shaded throughout the day that installation of solar panels is not appropriate.

But the other day, as I was walking my dog along Benedict Blvd., I noticed a house with a large west-facing roof.  There was some shade at the edges, but the afternoon sun beat down on most of the surface.  “What a perfect spot for a solar installation,” I thought, “I hope that the Solarize folks will contact the owner.”

Then it hit me.  OMG!!  That’s Mayor Wiegman’s house!!  How could it be that there are no solar panels on the roof?  Did my advancing age and declining eyesight result in my inability to see them?   Has the technology advanced to the point where the panels now look just like roofing shingles?

Surely I must be missing something.  The man who has appeared at so many meetings and in numerous videos extolling the benefits of solar energy must be participating in the Solarize program.  A former neighbor of mine who owned a landscaping business had a beautiful garden.  Automobile salesmen always drive shiny late models of their employer’s product.  Those employed in fashion always appear chic and impeccably dressed.  Everyone tries to demonstrate the benefits of the product or service they sell through their own actions and activities.

And Mayor Wiegman makes his living promoting solar energy. His corporate website proclaims, “Solar has never been more affordable!”  He is quoted on the Solarize Cortlandt-Croton website saying “With electric rates rising so much, there’s never been a better time to invest in a solar system for your home or business in Westchester County.”  With the Mayor’s connections in the solar industry and with generous federal and state subsidies, you’d think he could acquire his solar energy system at minimal cost. 

One would have expected to have seen, long ago, a picture of the Mayor, with technicians installing the panels on his roof, prominently displayed in the press and on line.  But I guess I must have missed that, too.

It would be the height of do-as-I-say-not-as-I-do hypocrisy for Mayor Wiegman to decline to participate in the Solarize program -- and our Mayor would never act like that -- so I obviously don’t understand what’s going on.  Could it be that he’s trying to find a way for village taxpayers to cover the cost of his installation?  Perhaps as a demonstration project?  Of course not!  He’d never use his position to reap personal benefits to which he’s not entitled as a consequence of his occupying the Mayor’s office.  So I just don’t have an explanation.

As King of Siam sang in The King and I, “Is a puzzlement!”

JOEL GINGOLD

You may also have an interest in BRIAN POWERS related letter 4/30/15 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/05/brian-powers-43015-gazette-letter.html