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10/31/19--NEW BOOK RELEASE: "MORRICIONE"

The first major work dedicated entirely to the cinematographic discography of the master Ennio Morricone. Unique of its kind, it was born from the idea of the collector, author and cinema expert Maurizio Baroni...

READ MORE AT https://westernsallitaliana.blogspot.com/2019/10/new-book-release-morricone.html

CROTON CRAWLOWEEN CCNS FUNDRAISER A SUCCESS!

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.

Thank you to all who made the October 26th Croton Community Nursery School “Crawloween” fundraiser a success. A little over a thousand dollars was raised!

THE CROTON COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL is a village institution...you may also enjoy these links:

CCNS 1953 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/03/more-croton-memories-2012-croton.html

1971 CCNS COOK BOOK AND FUNT'S BREAD RECIPE! MORE HERE

CCNS 1973 BIG BIRD VISITS http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/04/1973-big-birds-visits-croton-community.html

PHOTOS FROM THE 2012 CCNS MAYFAIR; MORE HERE

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

As always, some oldies but goodies, special requests, fab finds, etc.  Click on the photos and links.

First up, Christmas decorations from the 1919 Sears catalog--BUT IN COLOR--swoon--gasp--love those prices--and want dozens of each of course! We're also somewhat intrigued by the listing for "Japanese Decorative Fiber Roping"--wonder if it had any relation to the 'coconut' texture they used on putz houses?  The catalog pages are followed by a 1969 ad for the Kodak Instamatic--with flash cubes!  Again, click on the photos and links

And now a wonderful oldie but goodie and so worth looking at again. Tom's "piano houses"; wonderful vintage putz houses--some very unique examples--and some superb restorations too---not to mention a neat tiny vintage train--see it all at http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=766 

Tutorial: Art texture using crumbled wax paper and glue; the music is kind of annoying so you might want to turn the volume down; click here

Tutotial:  Another great art texture and a fab way to re-use cellophane, plastic wrap and bags (your editor loves this and uses it a lot on small furniture pieces, cardboard projects, and more)  There are NO single use plastic bags in a crafter's home! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gyi_Iq83Zg

SEE THE LAST EDITION OF MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON AT  https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2019/10/more-fabulous-vintage-websites-finds_28.html

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VISITATION AND OBIT FOR CHARLES P. HOLT

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 1, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9pm at Edward F. Carter Funeral Home, 41 Grand St., Croton-on-Hudson, NY. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 2nd at 10am at Holy Name of Mary Church, Croton-on-Hudson. Burial will follow at Ashokan Rural Cemetery in Ashokan, NY.  https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/croton-on-hudson-ny/charles-holt-8907233

MORE MID-CENTURY MODERN COLOR IDEAS, 1950'S SHERWIN WILLIAMS PAINT BROCHURES

And now another post for all you mid-century modern fans. Just a taste--some select scans from 1950's Sherwin-Williams paint and stain brochures--with the appropriate suggestions of course. Funny how color fads come and go. Click on the images below and enjoy! Much more coming in the weeks ahead.

You may also have an interest in assorted mid-century modern--and fun--links. Just click here. 

PUBLIC HEARING, APARTMENT, MIXED USE HOUSING RE-ZONING, IS SET FOR 11/6/19

Public Hearing Notice - LL Introductory No. 9 & LL Introductory No. 10
Public Hearings to be held on Wednesday, November 6

VILLAGE OF CROTON ON HUDSON, NEW YORK

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TWO PROPOSED LOCAL LAWS

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution has been adopted by the Board of Trustees, Village of Croton on Hudson, New York, at a meeting on October 21, 2019 to open a PUBLIC HEARING on the following:

Local Law Introductory No. 9 of 2019 to amend the Zoning Chapter of the Village Code to modify certain provisions for the Municipal Way Gateway Overlay Zoning District

Local Law Introductory No. 10 of 2019 to amend the Zoning Chapter of the Village Code to modify certain provisions for the North Riverside Area of the Village

THEREFORE, pursuant to statute, the Board of Trustees, Village of Croton on Hudson, New York, will open a PUBLIC HEARING on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at 8:00 p.m., in the Georgianna Grant Meeting Room of the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building, 1 Van Wyck Street, Croton on Hudson, NY, at which time all interested parties will be heard. 

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HORST BUCHHOLZ, THE JAMES DEAN OF THE GERMAN CINEMA

We watched the 1961 film--FANNY--again recently---and were reminded how wonderful the entire cast was--from Leslie Caron to Maurice Chevalier to....HORST BUCHHOLZ....

And so....courtesy of European Film Star Postcards: Horst ‘Hotte’ Buchholz (1933-2003) was the James Dean of the German Cinema. He was often type casted as a rebellious teenager in the late 1950s. Horst appeared in over sixty films between 1952 and 2002 and is now best remembered as the Mexican gunfighter Chico in The Magnificent Seven (1960).

Read and see much more here

AN EVERYTHING CROTON LOOK BACK AT HURRICANE SANDY

On this date in 2012...Hurricane Sandy hits the US's eastern coast...in our neck of the woods, it was referred to as SUPER STORM SANDY.

And so by special request, AN EVERYTHING CROTON LOOK BACK AT HURRICANE SANDY....

--10/29 FLOODING @ THE CROTON YACHT CLUB; MORE HERE

--PHOTOS FROM HOLY NAME'S POTLUCK COMMUNITY DINNER; MORE HERE

--CROTON YACHT CLUB OPENS ITS DOORS TO ALL THOSE WITHOUT POWER; MORE HERE

--HOLY NAME'S 8TH GRADE CLASS RAISES MONEY FOR SANDY VICTIMS; more here

--A LOOK BACK FROM THE CROTON FIRE DEPARTMENT http://bit.ly/2yWwc0q

--THE CROTON ARBORETUM, POST SANDY UPDATE; MORE HERE

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DRIVER PLUMMETS 75 FEET NEAR CROTON DAM, RIVER

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LOHUD/CORTLANDT - A driver walked away with minor injuries after plummeting about 75 feet down a hill and coming to rest within feet of the Croton River on Sunday, officials said. The driver was traveling on Route 129, near the Croton Dam, around 12:30 p.m. and crashed while avoiding another driver, the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department said in a Facebook post.  More at https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/cortlandt/2019/10/28/driver-plummets-off-route-129-croton-dam-river/2484104001/

Plus photos from the Voice  https://dailyvoice.com/new-york/rye/police-fire/photos-car-plunges-75-feet-near-dam-in-westchester/778319/

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

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

Because we can't get enough vintage tinplate toys---and courtesy of a previous auction at Croton's own SeriousToyz.com -- “Dick Tracy Automatic Police Station Complete with Squad Car”, 1952, by Marx.

The station is 6 x 9", car is 7.5”; crank handle, "the doors fly open & the squad car dashes to the rescue"; even though the car had minor roof dents & 2 small paint chips--and the station had typical warping to plastic---it sold for $590.24!

It's followed by an oldie but goodie and one of our favorite houses by Howard--the green spot clock house with three flatties--all we have to say is WOW. See more of the house here http://bit.ly/1tiqYpa
 
Next up, one of Lucy's "12 Houses of Christmas"--see them all, TWO FULL PAGES of pix, patterns and more--click here

And finally--from 1948--give Honeybugs for Christmas!

Again, click on the photos and links.

THE LIFE SIZED NATIVITY AT HOLY NAME OF MARY; ONE OF THE NICEST AROUND---CLICK HERE

Had a question about this 1950's Vinylite Santa Reindeer light-up "plaque"---and by coincidence, the answer is here!

And if you love vintage Christmas lighting--circa 1950 to 1960--this is the place for you, so many links and info--CLICK HERE.

AND AN OLDIE BUT GOODIE--LINDA'S 2016 VILLAGE--positively inspiring! Click here

AND MORE INSPIRATION FROM DIANN IN 2018; outstanding Zinnfiguren too---TO SEE IT ALL, JUST CLICK HERE

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

1955--yesterday--REBEL WITHOUT A CAUSE; MORE HERE 

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BACK IN STOCK: CROTON TAPSMITH DUMMY LIGHT LAGER!

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FOR YOUR TASTNG PLEASURE--CROTON TAPSMITH DUMMY LIGHT LAGER! A CRISP FALL LAGER IS BACK!

READ MORE HERE! 

A JOB WELL DONE, MIRACLE HOME IMPROVEMENTS

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.

Back in September, your editor was pleased to deliver the news that Miracle Home Improvements and GAF installers had chosen Croton's own, Steve Lynch as the winner for their 2019 "Roof for Troops" campaign! You can read more about that here. Additionally pleased to report that the work is now completed---click on the photo!

SAID PATRICIA LYNCH EARLIER TODAY: “What a quick and easy process! They were meticulous and polite throughout everything. Our roof is perfect! We are so grateful to Miracle Home Improvements.”

BRIAN PUGH'S LETTER IN THIS WEEK'S GAZETTE

Mr. Pugh has a letter in the most recent edition of The Gazette concerning the board's plans for the massive apartment/mixed use re-zoning of the Katz/North Riverside area.  The letter lays out--in clear unmistakable terms--what the board's decision and plans are--and have always been.  However, you are encouraged to read it and form your own conclusions.  Mr. Pugh also claims the rezoning has broad consensus with public sentiment and is consistent with Croton's most recent Comprehensive Plan. The Gazette is on sale just about everywhere. Stay tuned for "public hearing" information, post election.

THE BOARD IS HAVING ANOTHER EXECUTIVE SESSION ON MONDAY; you can find information about that and the work session meeting that follows at  https://crotononhudson.novusagenda.com/agendapublic/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=711&MinutesMeetingID=-1&doctype=Agenda

You may also have an interest IN THE URBANIZATION OF CROTON  https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2019/03/another-must-read-more-on-urbanization.html
 
You may also have an interest in a letter from Steven Saparito, from earlier in May this year; A MUST-READ LETTER FROM STEVEN SAPORITO ON THE VILLAGE BD'S RE-ZONING PLANS https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2019/05/a-must-read-letter-from-steven-saporito.html

PHOTO ALBUM, FALL 2019, HOLY NAME OF MARY, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GOLF FUNDRAISER

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.

CONGRATULATIONS TO HOLY NAME OF MARY'S COUNCIL 4730, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ON ANOTHER SUCESSFUL FALL GOLF FUNDRAISER (CLICK ON THE PHOTO). SEE MORE FROM THE EVENT HERE.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2019/03/329-founders-day-knights-of-columbus.html

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

As always, some wonderful finds, oldies but goodies, special requests and more. lick on the photos and links.

So pleased to bring you the 2015 Halloween village goodness--much of it handmade--from the very talented MatthewUnd. Also a fab 50's bit of tinplate: THE RED ARROW train, courtesy of SERIOUSTOYZ.COM

And finally, some fab ready made "potion bottles" that were available for Halloween decor at our local CVS; want to make your own potion bottles? Check out this tutorial for making Potter Potion Bottles from OVER THE MOON!   And check out these printables from HOLIDAPPY as well.  Again, click on the photos and enjoy.

Remembering the great Maureen O'Hara. Christmas collectors will remember her best from Miracle on 34th Street

For those of you who can't get enough PINK Christmas, click here.

Courtesy of Tom Hull, six restored vintage putz houses; see more here. 

A friend of ours is making some slight paint touch-ups to her vintage Nativity set; that reminded us of this charming story from Paul Race http://bit.ly/1kEHADJ 

THE 2016 HALLOWEEN SET-UP/VILLAGE FROM TOY CONNECT; more here

 

Love this faux flattie, the farmer and the cow, an oldie but goodie from Howard Lamey--click on the link and keep scrolling down the page http://bit.ly/1LUYRTk 

SEE THE LAST EDITION OF MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON AT  https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2019/10/more-fabulous-vintage-websites-finds_23.html

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p.s. Almost forgot! Fab Ribbon tree ornament tutorial; a great way to recycle and/or re-use left over ribbon--more here

BY SPECIAL REQUEST, AS VILLAGE MOVES FORWARD WITH MASSIVE APARTMENT RE-ZONING, A PAST LETTER FROM STEVEN SAPARITO

From the Gazette, a letter from Steven Saparito, earlier in May this year;  A MUST-READ LETTER FROM STEVEN SAPORITO ON THE VILLAGE BD'S RE-ZONING PLANS https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2019/05/a-must-read-letter-from-steven-saporito.html

Stay tuned for more info about upcoming "public hearing(s)".

A WONDERFUL (AND TRUE!) CROTON EMS STORY

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FROM THE CROTON ON HUDSON EMERGENCY SERVICES FB PAGE: It’s not everyday we get visitors at our HQ. However today we had a very special guest stop in to say “Hello”. Tessa Wolfert a little girl one of our CEMS crews helped deliver stopped in 7 years later to say thank you to our crew for being there that day. On October 22,2012 we responded to a female in active labor. Little did our crew know they’d be delivering a healthy beautiful baby girl in a black out!! Pictured are Tessa with EMT Pimentel and the goodies she brought with her! Thank you Tessa!! We will enjoy every bite!

CLICK HERE AND HERE AND HERE FOR THE PIX!

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

So many great things to show you--oldies but goodies, special requests, fab finds and more.  As always, click on the photos and links.

First courtesy of LOC, an oldie but goodie---the Chicago Coliseum 1912, on a cold winter's day--gorgeous architecture!

Next up, from Croton's own serioustoyz.com, the 1934 Ingersoll “Big Bad Wolf Alarm Clock”; 2 x 4.5 x 4.25”, painted metal casing; arms point at time while his mouth opens & shuts counting seconds.

That's followed by one of our favorite putz churches from Howard Lamey of littleglitterhouses.com: The Three Peak Church

And finally an ad for Patriotic Pillows, World War One... Again, click on the photos and enjoy.

By special request--the "Ready Cut" Paper Village, courtesy of Toys and stuff--possibly 1920's.... Check them out:

Fab Hardware store http://toyconnect.blogspot.com/2014/11/ready-cut-village-vintage-paper-village.html

And Garage http://bit.ly/1yBgezq

And House http://bit.ly/11mx225

And check out these little cute putz houses at a blog that Shiela found--they used Snow-Tex--from MAGIAMIA

These are adorable--click here

And here's some fab Halloween houses, also from MagiaMia; click here

Coming soon to Bertoia Auctions--the Sam Downey Jr. Collection---lots of European tinplate; more info HERE. 

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

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BY SPECIAL REQUEST: A CHRISTMAS VISIT TO THE 1920'S

Worth re-visiting--and remembering Papa Ted---some outstanding photos of vintage Christmas, store windows, trees, villages, trains and more:

A CHRISTMAS VISIT TO THE 1920'S (click on the photo)

A Note: This is an archive of "Papa" Ted Althof's online tribute to cardboard Christmas "putz" houses and their history. At Ted's request, this archive was established in early 2012. Except for critical updates and announcements, it will remain as Ted left it in October, 2012. (Thank you Paul Race for saving this valuable resource!) To see more, click on the link: page. https://www.cardboardchristmas.com/papateds/Christmas1920s.html

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: LET'S GO SEE A MOVIE, THE 1920's https://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/albums/72157680917556871

MORE RECENTLY UNEARTHED BITS & PIECES ABOUT CROTON NOTABLES: LENORE ULRIC, LORRAINE HANSBERRY, GLORIA SWANSON, AND PETER STRAUSS

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.

SOME MORE RECENTLY UNEARTHED BITS & PIECES ABOUT CROTON NOTABLES: LENORE ULRIC, LORRAINE HANSBERRY, GLORIA SWANSON, AND PETER STRAUSS.

Click on the photos and links.

First up, from Photoplay Magazine 1929, A SMALL CLIPPING--Croton notable Lenore Ulric is married in the village to her former leading man, Sydney Blackmer. 

Blackmer is remembered for his more than a dozen portrayals of U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt and for his memorable role as Roman Castevet in the Academy Award-winning 1968 film, Rosemary's Baby.  Read more about him here.

Read and see more about actress Ulric and her Croton connection here.

Next up, Croton notable and famous playwight, Lorraine Hansberry, author of A RAISIN IN THE SUN...Here's a link to an interesting article....

Lorraine Hansberry on Depression and Its Most Reliable Antidote--“I am sitting here… feeling cold, useless, frustrated, helpless, disillusioned, angry and tired.”

READ AND SEE MORE HERE, COURTESY OF BRAINPICKINGS. 

Next, perhaps Croton's most famous notable, Gloria Swanson, in a 1930 blurb for WHAT A WIDOW.  Swanson returned to her slapstick roots in this one.

What a Widow! was a 1930 American pre-Code romantic comedy film directed by Allan Dwan and produced by and starring Gloria Swanson. 

The film was produced by Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr. and received generally positive reviews and was noted for its animated title sequence created by William Dietz, but was met with lukewarm returns at the box office.  READ MORE ABOUT IT HERE.

And finally, spoilers alert, a blog posting from GO RETRO about Croton's Peter Strauss in Rich Man, Poor Man--books one and two.   

The Jordache Look: A Look Back at Rich Man, Poor Man

Read and see more here. 

SEE THE LAST EDITION OF MORE RECENTLY UNEARTHED BITS & PIECES ABOUT CROTON NOTABLES....GLORIA SWANSON, JERRY PINKNEY, KATHLEEN BELLER & PETER STRAUSS at https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2019/09/more-recently-unearthed-bits-pieces.html

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