MEMBER SPOTLIGHT MONDAY, CROTON FD, HAROLD LOCKWOOD

Your editor was delighted to see that the Croton Fire Department FB page---MEMBER SPOTLIGHT MONDAY--honors Harold Lockwood--see and read more here http://bit.ly/2vlSOGX.  

Harold's "mini antique fire equipment and memorabilia" museum is a real highlight at the annual Croton Fire Fair--and a favorite destination of collectors and children alike. (Click on the photo to see Lockwood at the 2014 Fair--see your editor's photos from his "mini-museum" here http://bit.ly/1O51mVd) 

And in 2016, Lockwood (and Patrick Calcutti) were honored for their service to the department http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2016/03/harmon-engine-co-no-3-honors-pat.html

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY SEEING SOME CIRCA 1900 FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT EPHEMERA  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/06/circa-1900-fire-fighting-equipment.html

HISTORIC DUMMY LIGHT IN UPPER VILLAGE VANDALIZED

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HISTORIC DUMMY LIGHT IN UPPER VILLAGE VANDALIZED...(click on the photo to see village efforts to remove the recently applied graffiti). Anyone with information about the vandalism should contact the Croton Police Department at 271-5177. 

For more about the history of the Dummy Light, visit http://www.crotonfriendsofhistory.org/dummy-forever/

1983 FIRE @ STARLIGHT LANES, QUICK WORK HALTS BLAZE

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AN OLDIE BUT GOODIE--courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of The Croton Historical Society--FIRE AT STARLIGHT LANES--November 1983. Click on the images below.

See a complete index to the Starlight Lanes postings at Everything Croton, here: https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2020/06/an-index-2-starlight-lanesbowling-posts.html

AUGUST 2017: THE CROTON KNITTER & CROCHETER TOO

Everything Croton's past series, THE VINTAGE KNITTER, has been sorely missed by village knitters--and crocheters too--and so your editor and the elves have started a new series:

THE CROTON KNITTER & CROCHETER TOO...Each month (HOPEFULLY!), there'll be new books, links, techniques, local meet-ups, fascinating info, vintage items and more...(click on the photo from 1916---Berlin, knitting Christmas gifts, World War One).

First up, a reminder from local knitting artisan Deb Tomasello--If you want to learn to knit or crochet, refresh your skills, or learn new-to-you techniques, Deb can teach you, free of charge. Come join her and the Croton Gab ‘n’ Knit group. They meet at The Black Cow in Croton on Wednesday and Friday mornings, from 9:30 to 11:00, and on Sunday afternoons from 12:30 to 2:00. They are an obligation-free group who meet for the joy of knitting, crocheting, drinking coffee, and gabbing. Come and go at will. Feel free to email Deborah@colorworksbydebi.com for additional information.

Next up, some of our favorite kntiting--and crochetting--blogs:
--TWENTY CROCHET BLOGS YOU NEED TO FOLLOW https://www.craftsy.com/blog/2017/01/crochet-blogs/ 
--THE TWISTED YARN https://thetwistedyarn.com/

THE LATEST SOCK PATTERN FROM DEB IS available on RAVELRY http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/what-the-world-needs-now-2

SEE THE LAST EDITION OF THE VILLAGE KNITTER HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/05/may-2017-croton-knitter-and-crocheter.html

AND ONCE AGAIN, FOR FANS OF WHEN THE NIDDY NODDY OPERATED IN CROTON:  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2016/11/by-special-request-index-to-niddy-noddy.html

and 9/3 @ HILLTOP, SPIN & KNIT  http://crotonnyevents.suburbanguides.com/event/spin-knit-6/?instance_id=81067

LABOR DAY, CROTON 1929

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WITH LABOR DAY 2017 around the corner, your editor thought you'd enjoy this blast from Croton Labor Day Past...1929...click on the images below...there's Holy Name of Mary, the American Legion, the Fighting 69th, Croton Point Park and more....

NEW IN TOWN: CROTON GRILLE OPENS IN UPPER VILLAGE

Updated------Sold in late 2019; waiting for news of new opening.

THE DUCK POND, AUGUST 2017

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The Duck Pond continues to look wonderful---click on the photo--and with a phragmites control program now in place, your editor was pleased to see more cattails than ever this summer season.

Click on the link to see a quick Flickr photo album: AUGUST 2017 DAYS AT THE DUCK POND https://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/albums/72157687958680376

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: ON (GOLDEN) DUCK POND, A PHOTO ALBUM COURTESY OF CROTON UNITED http://tiny.cc/2hn0my 

AND THE CROTON ARBORETUM, AN EXTENSIVE PHOTO ALBUM, courtesy of Croton United http://tiny.cc/ge79my

CONGRATULATIONS TO CROTON'S "THE DESSERTIST"

Congratulations to Samantha Mittler of THE DESSERTIST on her recent marriage to Matthew Benjamin.  Best wishes! Re-opening soon!  

AND IN THE MEANTIME: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/07/congratulations-to-dessertist-winner.html

MORE FROM THE EVERYTHING CROTON MAILBOX.......

Q: We moved here and are disappointed there isn't more for children in the way of free entertainment or stores for children and healthy eating options. What are the plans that village government has to improve this?

A: Wow. Sorry you are disappointed.You've moved to Croton-on-Hudson, a small village that was recently cited as one of the safest communities in NYS (read more courtesy of Croton United here http://tiny.cc/h9ucmy) and with one of the finest area school districts (croton-harmonschools.org)  It appears, however, that these things did not factor into your decision to move here.

But I digress..."Village government" consistently provides much in the way of "free entertainment" for children, as does the Croton Library--year round.  Croton is also home to numerous parks and playgrounds. (Please consult the village and library websites for additional information.)

Croton has had "stores for children"---clothing, toys, hobby--all have failed in recent years. Among the reasons cited by the owners of these stores were a lack of community support, online shopping etc. That being said, you are certainly "free" to open the kind of businesses you believe will succeed here.

As for "healthy" eating options, we have been down this road before. Read more here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/05/from-everything-croton-mailbox.html

And if all this isn't enough to quell your "disappointment":  Here's a wrap up of Croton's businesses that made BEST OF WESTCHESTER 2017/Westchester Magazine, courtesy of Croton United https://www.facebook.com/crotonunited/photos/a.315869625236742.1073741828.315297801960591/819258358231197/?type=3&fref=mentions

CROTON'S WITHOUT A NET: SUMMER JAM 2017, A REVIEW

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ON AUGUST 19TH, LOCAL CROTON BAND "WITHOUT A NET" (CLICK ON THE PHOTO) HELD A BENEFIT CONCERT TO RAISE MONEY FOR JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH. Read all about SUMMER JAM 2017 here:

http://withoutanetband.blogspot.com/2017/08/without-net-play-summer-jam-2017.html

MORE FROM THE EARLY STAGE CAREER OF CROTON'S FAY BAINTER, OCTOBER 1915

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MORE FROM THE EARLY STAGE CAREER OF ONE OF CROTON'S MOST NOTABLE RESIDENTS: FAY BAINTER. This is from 1915. The New York Tribune--ARMS AND THE GIRL. Click on the images below.  The play would later be made into a film starring Billie Burke https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arms_and_the_Girl_(film)

For more about Fay Bainter http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2016/04/remembering-actress-and-croton-resident.html 

A NEW LOOK AT THE CROTON COLONIAL DINER

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A NEW LOOK AT CROTON DINER---new steps, both sides--at the front entrance--and paint too (love the powder blue accents!)  Click on the photo.

For more, visit https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/07/a-special-request-croton-colonial-diner.html

CROTON FIRE DEPARTMENT "MEMBER SPOTLIGHT MONDAY" FEATURES JOHN GIGLIO

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Your editor was delighted to see that the Croton Fire Department's new series--“Member Spotlight Monday”--is dedicated to 73 Year Member and Department Safety Officer, Mr. John Giglio. You can read and see more photos, courtesy of the department's FB page here http://bit.ly/2vXO0ou

Click on the photo to see John at a 2009 Memorial Day event.  John and his wife Louise, are also active members of The Croton Historical Society http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/05/meet-volunteers-almost-everybody-from.html

REMEMBERING THE LATE ED RONDHTALER

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A reader reminded us that one of the village's most notable residents, Edward Rondhtaler, passed away on August 19th in 2009.  In his honor, some Rondthaler postings at Everything Croton are listed below--click on the photo to see a younger Rondthaler during the village's 75th Anniversary celebrations:

--1977 Rondthaler Pushes Soundspel http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/07/1977-rondthaler-pushes-spelling-system.html 

--An index to the Rondthaler scrapbook postings at Everything Croton http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2016/12/by-special-request-index-to-edward.html 

--Rondthaler's wire sculptures at The Croton Library  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/09/ed-rondthalers-wire-sculptures-of.html

AND NOW...MORE EVENING FREE PARKING IN UPPER VILLAGE

Courtesy of the Croton United FB page: The popularity of the dining options in the Upper Village has caused some changes designed to increase the spots available for evening customers.

The middle section of the Vassallo (Merwyn Oak) lot will now be free parking after 6pm on weekdays and free 2 hour parking all day Saturday. Because there is less need for employee parking after 6, there should still be sufficient spaces for holders of employee permits.

Mayor Schmidt is glad that the change is necessary: “We were getting feedback that there were not enough public spaces since more people are coming to eat in the evening. READ MORE HERE http://bit.ly/2wuo5qD

JERRY LEWIS HAS DIED

​Comedy legend Jerry Lewis – best known for his work with Dean Martin and tireless efforts to fight muscular dystrophy – died on Sunday.  He was 91.

Read more here http://nyp.st/2ii88OL
AND here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Lewis

CLICK ON THE AD FOR LEWIS (and Stella Stevens too) IN 'THE NUTTY PROFESSOR'.

SERVICES FOR DAVID GITTLEMAN

Notice from Temple Israel: David Gittleman, husband of Alexandra Gittleman, father of Daniel and James, died yesterday, Saturday, August 19th. The funeral will take place August 21st at 10 AM at Temple Israel of Northern Westchester, 31 Glengary Road, Croton-on-Hudson, NY. The interment will follow at King David Cemetery, 101 Mill Street, Putnam Valley, NY. 845-528-3516. The family will receive condolence visits at the Gittleman home, 5 Red Maple Ridge, Croton-on Hudson, NY, on Wednesday, August 23rd and Thursday, August 24th from Noon - 6 PM, with minyanim at 5 PM and Friday, August 25th from Noon-6 PM, with a minyan at 3 PM. May his memory be a blessing.

SERVICES FOR ERICA ILLESCAS

Croton's Erica lllescas, 23, Dies While Interning In Medicine In Panama; Class of 2011. Her family will receive vistors Monday, Aug. 21 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Nardone Funeral Home at 414 Washington St., Peekskill, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at 10 a.m. at Holy Name of Mary Church in Croton. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery, Croton. http://cortlandt.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/crotons-erica-llescas-23-dies-while-interning-in-medicine-in-panama/719479/

VINTAGE COCA-COLA ORNAMENTS

Some mid-century modern Christmas ornaments--click on the photo--for a Coca Cola free give-away from 1966--tucked away in cartons of Coke--click on the photo.

See the entire set here, courtesy of Scottg http://bit.ly/2wcngmt

FOR MORE MID-CENTURY MODERN CHRISTMAS, A YOUTUBE VIDEO--A 1960'S CHRISTMAS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pGLqWOLhTo

& NOW A LITTLE CROTON SCANDAL - 1891...THE ELOPER RETURNED FOR MORE PLUNDER...

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AND NOW A LITTLE CROTON SCANDAL...1891...THE ELOPER RETURNED FOR MORE PLUNDER...A Croton Scandal, A Faithless Employee, Gab Street and more...from the New York Herald--February 22, 1891--click on the images below.

THOSE MARVELOUS MONARCHS

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Thanks to Rob Armanini of FEED THE BIRDS! for this great shot of a monarch butterfly visiting the village's flower barrels in Harmon. (CLICK ON THE PHOTO.) Lantana is not only beautiful but attracts butterflies as well--on another note, this year's flowers have never looked better--thank you Mary http://bit.ly/2vqsPwE

AND FOR MORE ABOUT FEED THE BIRDS, BEST OF WESTCHESTER 2017 https://www.facebook.com/Feed-The-Birds-124684690934636/

MORE ROB & MONICA: A QUIET BEGINNING TO AUGUST!

And now the latest adventures of Rob & Monica...

There's Herman's Hermits--click on the photo--vintage cooking and sports books, a pair of killer table lamps and an I LOVE LUCY quasi-connection too--and much more.

(By the way Vivian Vantz a.k.a. Ethel Mertz of I LOVE LUCY fame died this date in 1979.)

Click on the link for...A QUIET BEGINNING TO AUGUST! http://ouradventuresamongsttheducks.blogspot.com/2017/08/a-quiet-beginning-to-august.html

AND IF YOU LOVE LUCY...http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/08/we-love-lucy.html

PHOTO ALBUM - DISCOVERING CROTON’S HIDDEN TREASURE: THE CROTON ARBORETUM

Courtesy of the Croton United FB page--an outstanding and extensive photo album...DISCOVERING CROTON’S HIDDEN TREASURE: THE CROTON ARBORETUM

The crown jewel of the Croton parks is the Croton Arboretum.  Named in honor of Jayne Lytle, the 20 acre preserve has been maintained by neighborhood volunteers since being donated to the Village in 1991.

Deputy Mayor Bob Anderson serves as Trustee Liaison to the Village Parks Committee, and is a frequent visitor. “The Arboretum exists because of the dedication of several generations of current and former Croton residents” he says. “Current chair Karen Jescavage Bernard continues the tradition of leadership, and the donations made to the not-for-profit Croton Arboretum and Sanctuary enable preservation of these wetlands.”  READ AND SEE MUCH MORE HERE https://www.facebook.com/crotonunited/posts/845763922247307

ANOTHER NEW BUSINESS IN TOWN: ENVY HAIR SALON

Envy Hair Salon is now open, 42 Maple Street, 862-4379. Color, cuts, glaze, highlights, etc. http://envysalonny.com/

UPDATED: PHOTOS COURTESY OF CROTON UNITED FROM THEIR GRAND OPENING  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/09/welcome-envy-hair-salon.html

GOOD LUCK RICHARD NATHAN

The Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department (and your editor here at Everything Croton) would like to recognize one of our most dedicated Explorers - Richard Nathan - all of the best as he begins his education at the Valley Forge Military Academy Prepatory School ...read and see more here http://bit.ly/2wa0cW7

THEY'RE MAKING MUSIC IN HARMON, ANOTHER NEW BUSINESS IN THE VILLAGE

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MAKING MUSIC IN HARMON, PHOTOS COURTESY OF CROTON UNITED - New Croton residents Helen Trieu and Andrew Ostenfeld have opened the Croton Harmon Music Academy and are welcoming students and parents to their first workshop this weekend. Andrew is a teacher, composer and producer who has played piano from a young age. Deputy Mayor Bob Anderson stopped by for a tour and an impromptu drum session...READ AND SEE MORE HERE https://www.facebook.com/crotonunited/posts/845319408958425

FROM 1929, GLORIA SWANSON IN "THE TRESPASSER"

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MORE FROM ONE OF CROTON'S MOST FAMOUS RESIDENTS--GLORIA SWANSON--I929--IN A "TALKIE"--"THE TRESPASSER". Click on the images below, courtesy of an Everything Croton Elve.

You may also have an interest in: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/08/silent-films-from-100-years-ago.html

CONGRATS JAKE DINKLER

Courtesy of the Croton Fire Dept. FB page: Congratulations to Chemical Engine Co. #1 member - and Croton EMS Lieutenant - Jake Dinkler, whom was recently promoted to "Specialist" with the NY National Guard!  Keep up the great work and thank you for your our service!

CROTON LOVES CHILI!!! 2017 WECO WINNERS

UPDATED--SEE THE WINNERS OF THE NOV. 2017 WECO contest here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/11/congratulations-to-winners-of.html

and two photos here http://bit.ly/2zkC2sR

REMEMBERING OSCAR LEVANT: THE CROTON CONNECTION

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REMEMBERING OSCAR LEVANT: THE CROTON CONNECTION---and who died this date in 1972.

Having recently seen AN AMERICAN IN PARIS again---Levant played a Bohemian pianist, click on the 1951 ad for the film--we were reminded that he got his start--more or less--right here in Croton....at the Mikado Inn. 

Click on the link to read all about it @ CROTON HISTORY & MYSTERIES http://crotonhistory.org/2013/04/17/oscar-levant-plays-the-mikado/

And here's Levant playing Gershwin's Rhapsody in Blue, considered one of the greatest concert pieces of all time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiI5WmiIVrY

REMEMBERING MICKEY MANTLE

Who died this date in 1995---CLICK ON THE VINTAGE BASEBALL CARD--Mickey Charles Mantle (October 20, 1931 – August 13, 1995), nicknamed The Commerce Comet and The Mick was an American professional baseball player. Mantle played his entire Major League Baseball (MLB) career with the New York Yankees as a center fielder and first baseman, from 1951 through 1968. Mantle was one of the best players and sluggers, and is regarded by many as the greatest switch hitter in baseball history. Mantle was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974. READ MORE HERE  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mickey_Mantle

REMEMBERING LAUREN BACALL

Who died this date in 2014.  Read and see more here http://bit.ly/2jiQNUL

We loved her in the 1953 romantic comedy HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE, also starring Marilyn Monroe and Betty Grable.  Bacall was a very beautiful, multi-talented, and polished actress.

You may also enjoy: Remembering Humphrey Bogart everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/01/remembering-great-humphrey-bogart.html

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: THE ORGANETTE, FOR AN ORCHESTRA IN EVERY HOME!!!!!!!

Back by popular demand: Everything Croton continues its very popular series GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN....and so without further ah-doo... 

From 1882, AN AD FOR THE ORGANETTE--an orchestra in every home! The Organette was a mechanical free-reed instrument first manufactured in the late 1870s by several companies such John McTammany of Cambridge MA, the Autophone Company of Ithaca NY, and many other manufacturers worldwide. The organette (or orguinette) used rolls of perforated paper, perforated cardboard, perforated metal disks and wooden rollers (or "cobs") on which the music was recorded. Click on the photo. Read more here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organette

SEE THE LAST EDITION OF GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2016/10/gone-but-not-forgotten-matchbook.html

FRATELLI'S IS NOW OPEN

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FRATELLI'S TRATTORIA, formerly HOPSCOTCH, is now open. Click on the photo, ALL rights reserved. Resident reviews are positive thus far. 271-1100 and here's their website: https://fratellistrattoria.com/

SEE MORE, COURTESY OF CROTON UNITED, HERE: FAMILY FRIENDLY FRATELLI'S OPENS IN THE UPPER VILLAGE https://www.facebook.com/crotonunited/posts/843101735846859

MORE FROM THE EVERYTHING CROTON MAILBOX

Q: I went to the new Gouveia Park and it's not for the faint of heart. There are way too many dips in the trails, up and down too much, and some parts are downright dangerous. Sorry but I'm not impressed and I think the schools would have rather had the annual twenty grand in school taxes the rest of us will be making it up for. Which brings me to why can't we use the house?

A: The house has real issues; it must also be made ADA compliant. The deck is also unsafe. These items will require hundreds of thousands of dollars to fix. We have already seen that the cost for the new road was grossly underestimated by park proponents (previous administration estimated $12,000 for the new road and parking--the actual cost was well in excess of $200,000 instead.) It remains to be seen how this situation will play out in terms of cost. You should address any safety or additional concerns to the board.

UPDATED 3/7/18  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2018/03/highlights-only-3118-gouveia-gazette.html
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Q:  We're new in town and are disappointed that there are not more international food options. Can't the village force new businesses to have more variety?

A: Wow. You're joking right?  No the village can't force more culinary "variety".  Here's what Croton DOES have:

Croton has pizza, delis, Chinese food, Indian, Korean, Italian, Peruvian, Mexican, Latin Fusion, BBQ, Seafood, Japanese, Pub/Bistro, and an All-American diner.  We have not one but TWO bakeries--BAKED BY SUSAN AND THE DESSERTIST, both of which made the BEST OF WESTCHESTER LIST 2017---and a donut franchise, HOT DIPPITY DONUTS--that's on the list too (see all of Croton's businesses that made BEST OF WESTCHESTER 2017 here, courtesy of the Croton United FB page http://bit.ly/2w8D8mr)

There are local farmers markets everywhere.

We also have prepared specialty foods at A&S http://aandsfoods.com/

Vegan and gluten-free options are available too  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/05/for-vegan-devotees-those-who-are-gluten.html 

And once again: It takes courage to open a business anywhere including Croton. Let's stop wishing for more when we have so much--AND SUPPORT WHAT WE HAVE--or in the alternative, residents are always free to open the kind of businesses they want.

And...we're also one of the safest communities in NYS--thanks Croton United for posting http://tiny.cc/h9ucmy

SERVICE INFO FOR IRIS (NEE GRAVES) STEVENS D'ALVIA

Long time Croton resident, Iris (nee Graves) Stevens D'Alvia, has died. 

Your editor first knew Iris through the local political scene and soon after, through our mutual love of animals. Iris often said that that she wanted to be remembered as the kind of person who never hesitated to confront party wrongdoing despite the consequences but more importantly, as someone who never turned her back on an animal in need. We met regularly at a friend's house for doggy play dates with her beloved Bo-bo (http://bit.ly/2vdrLup) and occasionally with the more spirited Gillie. Click on the photo to see Iris at the St. Augustine June festival in 2013.

From the Edward F. Carter funeral home website: Iris (nee Graves) Stevens D'Alvia, died at home, in Croton on Hudson, New York on the evening of August 5th, 2017 at the age of 77, in the arms of her daughters, surrounded by her pets. The cause of death was COPD. Iris was born on May 2, 1940, in Raleigh, North Carolina. At the age of 2, her family moved to Philadelphia, PA, where she later was a concert pianist with the Philadelphia Junior Philharmonic and an accomplished violist and painter. A graduate of Syracuse University in 1962, she moved to New York City where she began a career as an educator and publishing associate. In 1971, she returned home to Upper Westchester for good....Read the complete obituary here: http://bit.ly/2wlHBD0
 
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 from 5-8PM at Edward F. Carter Funeral Home, 41 Grand St, Croton on Hudson, NY. Funeral service will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 9th at 11AM, St. Augustine Episcopal Church, also in Croton.

WAKE/SERVICES 4 "BOOTS" HOWARD LEROY ADAMS

"Boots" Howard Leroy Adams , 79 of Croton on Hudson, NY passed away on August 4, 2017. Cremation services are private but visitation is 8/9 from to 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm--additional details here:

Boots” Howard Leroy Adams , 79 of Croton on Hudson, NY passed away on August 4, 2017. Howard was born to Howard L. and Lorraine E. (Sniffen) Adams, Sr. on March 13, 1938. Boots was predeceased by his beloved wife Nancy (Stephens) Adams in January of 2016. Boots loved to hunt and fish. He enjoyed spending his time at his home in Stony Creek, NY(Adirondacks) Boots is survived by his loving children Debbie Grewer (Paul), Noah L. Adams (Samantha Chiaro) and Jodi Anderson (Chris Warren), cherished grandchildren Amanda Parker (Eric), Brittany Grewer, Noah Jr. and Dennis Adams, and Jordan Anderson, great grandson Asher, and sister in law Arlene Adams. He is also survived by siblings Lorraine Pennington (Mark), Larry Adams (Nancy), Karen Cummins (John), and Jeannie Ruh (Pete). Boots was predeceased by his brother Guy B. Adams. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 9, 2017 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the EDWARD F. CARTER FUNERAL HOME, 41 Grand St., Croton-on-Hudson, NY. Cremation Services will be Private. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Sunshine Children’s Home & Rehabilitation Center, www.sunshinechildrenshome.org/

 http://bit.ly/2ugQPmJ

BY SPECIAL REQUEST - SEPT 1983 IN CROTON-ON-HUDSON

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

BY SPECIAL REQUEST--MORE CROTON IN 1983--September 1983 to be exact. Courtesy as always of the outstanding archvies maintained by the volunteers of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY. CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW AND ENJOY. STAY TUNED FOR MORE.