Tuesday, April 30, 2019

THANK YOU FROM THE CROTON LIONS TO ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE 2019 CRAWFISH-ON-HUDSON EVENT

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VIA CROTON LIONS FB PAGE: THANK YOU FROM THE CROTON LIONS TO ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED TO THE 2019 CRAWFISH-ON-HUDSON EVENT----Thanks to Paul @ Fino's; the team at Super Foodtown; Pete and the Croton Diner for supporting the Croton Lions once again at our Crawfish Boil.  The food was great. Thanks also to A&S Deli, Giovanni's Italian American Deli and Shoprite for their support as well. We can't do it with out the support of our great friends.


SEE THE 2019 PHOTO ALBUM FROM THE EVENT--NEW PHOTOS ADDED--BY CLICKING  HERE

CROTON DPW WORKER RESCUED

From Croton River after boat capsized, doing routine maintenance; more info at LOHUD--A Department of Public Works employee was rescued and two others made it to shore safely after their boat capsized in the Croton River today while they working on the water, officials said.The three Croton-on-Hudson workers were in a small boat to perform routine maintenance on the river near Silver Lake Park when their boat overturned shortly after 9 a.m...https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/croton-on-hudson/2019/04/30/dpw-worker-rescued-croton-river-after-boat-capsizes/3625830002/

And video from NEWS 12 http://www.news12.com/story/40392568/dpw-workers-survive-falling-into-croton-river-after-boat-capsizes

NEW FROM SUSAN KONIG, HOW TO GET YOUR KID INTO A TOP COLLEGE WITHOUT GETTING ARRESTED!!!!!!

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AND NOW THE LATEST FROM FORMER CROTON RESIDENT AND AUTHOR SUSAN KONIG...

How to Get Your Kid into a Top College Without Getting Arrested

Moms and Dads, if you’ve ever wondered how to get your child into college without having the feds show up at your house with guns drawn, you’ve come to the right place. Try this one weird old trick to get kids into the college of their choice — no bail necessary.

My husband and I have sent three kids off to college. In a few years, number four gets the boot, too. As all parents — even super wealthy celebrities — know, the college search, application, and acceptance process is stressful! But we never went all Veruka Salt and demanded, “I want an Oompaloompa — and acceptance to USC for my kid — now!” READ MORE HERE.

Susan Konig is the author of Why Animals Sleep So Close To The Road (and other lies I tell my children), I Wear The Maternity Pants In THIS Family, and Teenagers and Toddlers Are Trying To Kill Me all from Willow Street Press

ANOTHER FUN FIND COURTESY OF JEFF CARTER

Courtesy of Jeff Carter -- GE 65 ideas for Christmas...

One of several versions of Christmas Light Ideas booklets published by General Electric in the 1950's. 

GE used this to market their Christmas Lamps by encouraging creative ways of decorating with Christmas Lights. To view the rest of the booklet click here.

For video instruction on creating outdoor Christmas decorations and displays, check out the Christmas Craftsman YouTube Channel: www.youtube.com/user/ChristmasCraftsman

Monday, April 29, 2019

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

We love sharing interesting old architecture here at Everything Croton--and so by special request, an oldie but goodie--an over the top hotel that once graced Atlantic City: the Marlborough-Blenheim circa 1900-1915.  It must have been something in its day--and was demolished in 1978. 

We've sliced and diced this high resolution photo (no known restrictions on publication), so you can appreciate all the glorious details. And finally a great 1937 ad for Shirley Temple in Wee Willie Winkie. Click on the photos and enjoy.

If you want to see more glorious and inspiring Atlantic City architecture from days gone by, this is a very interesting site: http://bit.ly/1IxCZOB

How much is my collectible worth? Sage advice from Family Christmas Online HERE.

We heartily recommend a site called Red Lead Arts and Crafts.   You might think it is only for scrapbookers but don't be fooled--it has lots of very interesting things for the putz house crafter and more HERE

For the reader looking for the how to--DCrowe's "Deco Mansion", click here 

Metal 1950's Christmas tree base with killer graphics--by special request--from Rob and Monica; go here

And what a talented guy https://paulracemusic.com - hey wait a minute-------don't we know that guy?!! 

THE LATEST FROM PAPERGLITTERGLUE HERE  

p.s. GENERAL ELECTRIC 65 GREAT IDEAS FOR CHRISTMAS; FUN VINTAGE FIND; more here 

SEE THE LAST EDITION OF MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON HERE.

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Sunday, April 28, 2019

LOHUD H.S. BOYS LACROSSE SCORING LIST 2019, CURRENT SCORING LEADER IS CROTON HARMON'S KYLE MORRISON

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AND NOW..........THE LOHUD H.S. BOYS LACROSSE SCORING LIST 2019--The current scoring leader is Croton-Harmon junior captain, Kyle Morrison. Kyle is the grandson of Croton legend, Don Daubney.  


This database is updated as games are played throughout HS season, the season is half way complete.

The list is comprised of Section 1 players. Section 1 is made up of schools from Westchester, Rockland, Putnam and Dutchess counties. CLICK ON THE LINK TO SEE THE CURRENT LIST http://lohud.nydatabases.com/database/lohud-boys-lacrosse-stats-2019

2019 GOD SQUAD LENDS A HAND 2 CROTON SENIORS @ ANNUAL SPRING CLEANING

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Many thanks to Holy Name of Mary's God Squad (and Company) for another successful annual Spring Clean-up for Croton seniors.  Ten households were serviced this year.  (For those who don't know, the God Squad has been providing this service each fall and spring for the senior citizens of its parish community.  Click on the photo to see just two members of the clean-up crew---Ulia Andrews and Cassidy Croce, hard at work!)

For more about the God Squad, donations always welcome, visit https://www.holynameofmary.org/youth-ministry-hnmy-god-squad
 
YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY seeing photos from past seasonal clean-ups...Click here to see photos from the 2015 clean-up and click here for photos from the 2014 fall clean-up.


ABOVE PHOTO PROVIDED BY THE GOD SQUAD

WHY ARE OUR POLITICANS SO FOND OF COP-KILLERS?

April 28, 2019, via Croton United 

The following letter was published in this week’s issue of the Gazette.

To the editor:

Why are our politicians so fond of cop-killers? This past week we saw the disturbing attitude expressed in Albany and here in Croton.

Our televisions were filled with the beaming smile of Judith Clark, who was a getaway driver (armed with a 9mm handgun) for the 1981 Brinks robbery, where her fellow self-described “revolutionaries” killed Nyack police officers Sgt. Edward O’Grady and Officer Waverly Brown, along with Brinks guard Peter Paige.

Edward O’Grady, “Chipper” Brown, and Peter Paige will never walk the streets of Nyack again but Judith Clark is being paroled to walk the streets, having been granted clemency because Governor Cuomo chatted with Ms. Clark and came away smitten with “a sense of her soul… almost transparent as a personality.”

Governor Cuomo is more transparent than Croton Mayor Pugh. In his official “Mayor Brian Pugh” Facebook post last week, Mr. Pugh put up a clipping about the Italians striking at New Croton Dam 119 years ago, together with an FDR quote praising “immigrants and revolutionists.” Having grown up in Croton, Mr. Pugh ought to be familiar with the April 1900 incident at New Croton Dam.

History is a messy thing because the people who make history happen are complex. In the case of New Croton Dam, Mr. Pugh is well aware that this was no labor action or “strike” in the sense we use the term today.

At the Dam, “revolutionists” murdered a cop in cold blood while hiding in the darkness of night. Afterward a cheer rolled through the hills of Croton as news of the assassination spread across the worker’s encampment. READ MORE AT http://www.crotonunited.org/news-views/2019/4/28/why-are-our-politicians-so-fond-of-cop-killers

PHOTO ALBUM FROM THE 2019 CROTON LIONS CRAWFISH ON HUDSON EVENT

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On April 27, the Croton Lions held their annual Crawfish on Hudson event, proceeds of which benefited the Croton and Ossining Clubs.  You can see the photo album on FB---and of course, there is a fabulous "Crawfish Creation" from The Westchester Balloon Company who has been very busy lately...SEE THE PHOTO ALBUM HERE.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN THESE ADDITIONAL LINKS:

---THE TOP THREE, MOST READ CROTON LIONS CLUB ARTICLES AT EVERYTHING CROTON IN 2018; CLICK HERE

---THE LATEST FROM THE WESTCHESTER BALLOON COMPANY https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2019/04/and-now-another-fab-and-fun-window-at.html

Saturday, April 27, 2019

TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR WHAT YOU'VE DONE

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Take Responsibility for What You’ve Done April 27, 2019 The following letter was published in this week’s issue of the Gazette.  

To the Editor:

Last week in these pages, Trustee Richard Olver blamed the Croton-Harmon School District for residents’ high rate of property taxes. Two weeks ago, local Democratic party boss Richard Masur tried to blame Croton United for his party’s failure to get the Croton Point Avenue project done during any time since 2009 that his party has had sole control of the village.


As Joel Gingold might say: C’mon guys. Take responsibility for what you’ve done.

Is there fat in the school district budget and are there areas where reasonable school district residents could disagree as to spending priorities? No doubt. And it is certainly true that school taxes make up the largest single portion of real property taxes. However, the notable lack of anger or contention concerning school district budgeting and leadership is also without doubt a result of the fact that Croton-Harmon schools are delivering—to their students, to the taxpayers and for those homeowners whose home values are positively impacted by the excellence with which the school district conducts its business.

By contrast, what is the value being imparted by the conduct of village business as reflected in the village budget?

Just scanning recent events, Croton’s Board of Trustees has committed to spending the remainder of the “perpetual” Gouveia endowment (over $700K) on paving the park in order to prepare this property to become the Recreation Department office (another $500K) and a truck/vehicle parking lot. How far we’ve come since the days when “Gouveia Park” was going to remain a unique open space that enhanced the value of our homes. READ MORE HERE

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

As always, some wonderful finds. Click on the photos and links.

First up, an oldie but goodie, courtesy of our friend Jim Griffin, a neat old photo of NYC's Orchard Street--January 1936. For those who don't know, Orchard Street was first known as Klein-deutschland, or "Little Germany," later a Jewish enclave, the neighborhood has been home to immigrants from the mid 19th Century to the present day...The street is known for its discount shopping.  -- Wikipedia

It's followed by December 1940 toy window, sliced into a close-up so you can appreciate all the vintage plush goodness.

Again, click on the photos and links.

Very cool 1960's toy, Johnny Lightning's Batmobile; more here

THE LATEST FROM PAPER GLITTER GLUE, How I Learned to Make SVG Patterns for my Putz Houses

For fans of vintage Thibaut murals, an old post from Retro Renovation---some of these go as far back as the 50's; click here

For the reader looking for Howard's "basic putz cottage pattern", maybe this is it?  Click here


MPA MISSILE BASE HQ, VINTAGE TOY, BUT IN BLUE; more at http://toyconnect.blogspot.com/2019/04/mpc-missile-base-hq-blue-sp.html

VINTAGE EASTER CAKE PICKS--PERFECT FOR SPRING/EASTER PUTZ--These are really nice---from one of our favorite sites https://www.oldstuffonly.com/items/reli ... detail.htm 

THE BOWERY ROOTS OF A FAMOUS UPTOWN GIFT STORE: When the store that eventually became Hammacher Schlemmer first opened its doors on the Bowery in 1848, it was a hardware emporium selling hard-to-find items and supplies for men in the cabinet-making and piano-building trades. MORE AT https://ephemeralnewyork.wordpress.com/2018/12/10/the-bowery-roots-of-a-famous-uptown-gift-store/ 

STEVE HAS FINISHED HIS VERSION OF THE TR-TOWER PUTZ COLOR---AND IT LOOKS VERY "AUTHENTIC"; MORE AT https://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=1690&start=30 

SEE THE LAST EDITION OF MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON HERE.

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AND NOW ANOTHER FAB AND FUN WINDOW AT THE WESTCHESTER BALLOON COMPANY

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Another fab window at THE WESTCHESTER BALLOON COMPANY! In the Heart of Harmon!  THE INFINITY GAUNTLET--FROM THE AVENGERS! Click on the photo. For more, visit https://www.facebook.com/westchesterballoons/ OR CALL  (
914) 862-2292

AS WE LOOK FORWARD, WHAT WE SEE IS DISTURBING...A LETTER FROM JOEL GINGOLD FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

As We Look Forward, What We See is Distressing - April 26, 2019

The following letter was published in this week’s issue of the Gazette.

To the Editor,  Among Democratic Chair Richard Masur’s many accomplishments, he is an historian, reaching back in time to pluck tidbits from the past in an attempt to demonstrate that Croton’s Democratic Village Boards are fierce defenders of the public purse. We should not criticize Mr. Masur for such actions; after all, that’s his job. So let’s take a page from his book and stroll down memory lane to see how those Boards performed.


Under Croton’s previous Democratic Mayor Leo Wiegman, whose administration included Trustee Ann Gallelli and, towards the end of his term, now-Mayor Brian Pugh, Croton’s debt rose from about $17.3M in May 2008 to $32.6 M in May 2015, an increase of nearly 90%.

Not satisfied with that, for FY 2015/2016, the Dem Board’s adopted budget included new borrowing of $11.6M, more than a third of the already existing total. Their forecast anticipated more than $20M in additional borrowing over the subsequent three years.

Mercifully, the voters turned the Dems out of office in November 2015. But by the time Croton United took control in December 2015, much the money from the proposed borrowing had already been committed by the Wiegman Board. Nonetheless, Croton United was able to cut about $3M from the total. It was this sequence of events that resulted in the debt numbers that Mr. Masur ballyhooed in his letter last week.

Appreciating that no one on the board was a fiscal expert, one of Croton United’s first actions was the appointment of the Financial Sustainability Committee (FSC), a group of fiscal professionals who volunteered to assist the board in navigating the rocks and shoals of municipal finance. Among the FSC’s first tasks was the creation of a Debt Policy to bring the village’s massive debt under control.  READ MORE AT http://www.crotonunited.org/news-views/2019/4/26/as-we-look-forward-what-we-see-is-distressing

Friday, April 26, 2019

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

As always, some wonderful finds.  Click on the photos and links.  First up, another one of those kitschy big-eyed Margaret Keane illustrations that were so popular in the 60's and 70's--this one adorning yet another accent lamp--you can see this other design here 

Then check out the 1979 Jim Beam Circus Wagon Decanteur discovered for a dollar a few years back! In mint condition, with the box. A piece of playful 70's kitsch that will go great somewhere at some time--we just haven't found the right "moment"! 

That's followed by some of our favorite vintage tin toys made in Japan--usually from the 50's and 60's. The graphics on the boxes were often as neat as the toys themselves--and many surviving examples of vintage MIJ toys can fetch some handsome prices when they come to market--the bubble blowing lion is from the 1950's, made by MT (Modern Toys), Japan.

The Dancing Merry Chimp is from the 1960s, (Kuramochi Co.), Japan, 11", tin & fabric, battery operated.  

Again, click on the photos and links.

Lovely cotton topper church putz  http://bit.ly/1wbirlp

For the reader looking for Brian's repro of the Made in Japan Hotel putz---it's a beaut; scroll down the page once you click on the link to see the original plus the repro from all angles. CLICK HERE.


For the reader looking for some quick info on HORNBY TRAINS, you may enjoy this--click here

A passel of vintage gnomes from Linda's aunt; more here

The pink and purple tower putz, an oldie but goodie from Howard Lamey; click here

And in case you missed it: EASTER AND MONICA'S BIRTHDAY! THE ADVENTURES OF ROB AND MONICA AMONGST THE DUCKS--SORT OF--AND THE EVOLUTION OF THAT LAMB CAKE...CLICK HERE.

SEE THE LAST EDITION OF MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON HERE. 

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Thursday, April 25, 2019

EASTER 2019 AT HOLY NAME OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

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Intermittent gray skies--but no rain--marked this year's Easter Sunday services and more at Croton's Holy Name of Mary. The church looked especially beautiful in its Easter finery (CLICK ON THE PHOTO) and of course,
 the Knights of Columbus (Council 4730) held their annual Easter Egg Hunt, a great parish tradition. See a FB photo here.

For more about Holy Name of Mary, visit  https://www.holynameofmary.org/

For more about The Knights of Columbus, Council 4730, visit https://www.facebook.com/HNMKofC/

ROLAND HAVEN BOGARDUS HAS PASSED AWAY

Roland Haven Bogardus, former mayor of Croton-on-Hudson, NY, passed away on April 25, 2019 at the age of 90. Roland was born on September 13, 1928 to Stephen and Blanche Bogardus in Peekskill, NY. 

He met and married the love of his life Dorothy Rogers Bogardus in 1950. Roland proudly served in the US Army as a 2nd Lieutenant in charge of the 22nd Artillery Unit during the Korean War. Roland started his career as a Civil Engineer moved on to owning his own construction company and ended up in Banking retiring from the Board of Directors of Wells Fargo Bank. He was extraordinary at math and enjoyed the world of finance both personal and business. He carried his loved of finances to his career at Wells Fargo where he sat on the Board of Trustees. Roland became Mayor of Croton-on-Hudson in 1983 and served for 3 terms until 1989Our condolences to the family. 

Obituary and service info etc. at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/croton-on-hudson-ny/roland-bogartus-8263630

FACTUALLY CORRECT BUT FRAUDULENT.........

FACTUALLY CORRECT BUT FRAUDULENT--the latest from The Croton Democrats FB page and the response from Croton United; see and read more here.

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

As always, some wonderful finds...click on the photos and links.

First up, with warmer days on the horizon, by special request---courtesy of LOC, no known copyright restrictions--a scene from Asbury park, circa 1910. Love the fashions.

It's followed by an oldie by goodie, a gorgeous French cabinet card from SQ's private collection, pre-WWI--and no we do not know the name of this beautiful stylized woman with the dark eyes. 

And then a great 1920's ad for the Burlington Watch, an oldie but goodie by special request--fascinating content:  "Every fighting vessel in the U.S. Navy has the Burlington Watch aboard. This includes every torpedo boat--every submarine as well as the big Dreadnaughts."

It's followed by a 1950 ad for a novelty item--THE MIKE LIGHTER...amusing....and finally an oldie but goodie--BY SPECIAL REQUEST AGAIN--a very popular(!) small putz castle by littleglitterhouses.com - again click on the photos and enjoy. 

What a fabulous catalog of Christmas blow molds and more: the 1969 Poloron Holiday Line; thanks Mark P; more here
 
Blumchen is having a sale on vintage fancy English lace paper trims--gold, silver---these will go fast. Unfortunately the English holly trim is already sold out! More at https://www.blumchen.com/craft_shop_paper_lace_doilies.html

Toys & Stuff has some great candy containers on the site--here's another West Brothers candy container (house) from 1914 by West Brothers Candy http://bit.ly/2ybbfhI

And of course every putz village needs a missile base! More from MPC and Toys & Stuff here

Now here’s one you don’t see everyday—a vintage bottle brush wreath with vintage fruit! http://bit.ly/2yUli86

Vintage Santa in a Winter scene made by Harrett-Gilmer in California USA. About 8" square with light. A very rare find indeed, see it here http://bit.ly/2xuVI8t

Santa Express from Sears—with the box! 

Awesome condition, awesome graphics on box http://bit.ly/2g7yToU and http://bit.ly/2yBopWr 

Vermont Country Store was making a rather fine repro of this I believe. Will try to find the link.

Another request for a re-print: Mimi's 2012 putz houses; click on the link, scroll down the page http://bit.ly/2zass93

For the person looking for the Lackkie/Lakkie/Laquie repro putz house by Howard, go here.

EASTER AND MONICA'S BIRTHDAY! THE ADVENTURES OF ROB AND MONICA AMONGST THE DUCKS--SORT OF--AND THE EVOLUTION OF THAT LAMB CAKE...CLICK HERE.

SEE THE LAST EDITION OF MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON HERE.

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

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

Courtesy of SuzeeQue, an outstanding--and unknown--Ziegfeld Girl from her postcard collection.

For those who don't know, Ziegfeld Girls were the chorus girls from Florez Ziegfeld's theatrical spectaculars known as the Ziegfeld Follies (1907–1931), which were based on the Folies Bergère of Paris. This one is just stunning!

She's followed by one of our favorite railroad station putz buildings/lakies ever by Karl Fey. In fact all the houses in the photo are by Fey.  


And finally, these fun Easter cakes were from our local SHOPRITE Supermarket and so vintage inspired--not to mention very tasty--they were just flying out of the case--but not before I got a snap!  The plastic rabbit "lay-on" faces were very 1950's in tone....Again, click on the photos and links!

PUTZ INSPIRATION; ANTIQUE GERMAN FARM TOYS; more here

LOTS AND LOTS OF TRAIN AND VILLAGE PHOTOS FROM THE 2003 WISE AVE. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT CHRISTMAS TRAIN GARDEN; more here

1955 Marx Roy Rogers Bunk House – very cool - and great graphics http://toyconnect.blogspot.com/2011/11/marx-roy-rogers-rodeo-ranch-set-bunk.html

Fab site for vintage toy boats/models; lots of inspiration OLD TOY VEHICLES DOT COM  

SEE THE LAST EDITION OF MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON HERE.

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Monday, April 22, 2019

AN IMPORTANT LETTER FROM JOHN McKEON, CAN CROTON AFFORD HIGH DENSITY HOUSING?

Can Croton Afford High Density Housing?

April 22, 2019 - The following letter was published in last week’s issue of the Gazette.

TO THE EDITOR,

Croton-on-Hudson is a village that has been built on a tax base of individual home ownership.

The historic economic advantage of this lifestyle has been eroded by negative growth in middle class income over the past 20 years and outrageous growth in property taxes. Adding to this dynamic we now have a federal tax structure designed to punish us.

Our individual home property taxes are a function of the sales value of our house. For those of us who live in condominiums our taxes are based on the the rental value of the unit. These differences in valuation methodology have condominium owners paying a fraction of the taxes individual home owners pay.

For example, in the 1950s a pool was built on my property which Increased its property tax. There are condominiums in Half Moon Bay that pay property taxes that are equal the property taxes I pay just for my pool.

I’m not complaining about my taxes, I understand that my combined property taxes fundamentally pay for the administration of our municipal government and local schools. The per pupil cost of our excellent local school system exceeds $29,000 per year. READ MORE HERE.

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

As always, some wonderful finds and oldies but goodies by special request. Click on the photos and links.

This amazing jaw-dropping antique "gunship" (the Battleship Columbia) to the right was featured in a past auction at Croton's own Serioustoyz.com---it's an outstanding piece of Americana, circa 1886, made by Reed, 36", lithographed paper on wood; designed to come apart & fit inside the hull for portability; wheels under boat have been replaced by wood blocks, flags replaced & masts were restrung; this is a large, rare, & very early toy--with clean simple lines--perfect for a future putz project--scaled down of course!

That's followed by one of your editor's favorite examples of Made in Japan Christmas kitsch...

A light-up, heavy "rubberized"/plastic Santa & sleigh; the original bulb burned way too hot and had to be replaced. Your editor has since learned that many collectors put these on dimmers. 

Next a close-up of Lady J's 2009 sideboard putz village.

It's; a mix of old and new pieces. And finally a 1910 ad for Jello--when Jello was new and exciting!  Click on the photos and enjoy!

If you love looking at Christmas villages and trains--including old black and white photos--this is the post for you--keep scrolling down the page--lots of inspiration, some fabulous old photos  http://bigindoortrains.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=98


FOR FANS OF ESTHER WILLIAMS, SEE MORE HERE

BY SPECIAL REQUEST, A PASSEL OF PUTZ PATTERNS! MORE HERE

SEE THE LAST EDITION OF MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON HERE

p.s. The latest from https://paperglitterglue.com/

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HEAVY TICKETING TODAY

Residents report heavy ticketing in Croton this morning. Please remember that Good Friday is a village holiday but Easter Monday is not. 

Many people did not move their cars last night and got ticketed (sometimes multiple tickets) this morning.