AN END OF YEAR NOTE FROM EVERYTHING CROTON

Dear Readers of Everything Croton:

As another year has come to a close, it's important to once again recognize those here in the village who seldom receive a thank-you...but should...

 

And especially in a year of rising crime, surging inflation and pandemic madness.

Indeed for these special Croton residents, life has always been about more than lawn signs, marches and postcards---they choose very real everyday actions instead that have very real impact....

Here’s just a small sampling....and in no particular order:

1. Special thanks to all our veterans--and to those village residents who have recently chosen to serve their country...we recognize your sacrifice--and that of your families...

 

(For more about Croton's VFW, visit https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/09/national-vfw-day-look-b-ack-at-crotons.html)

2. Special thanks to Mary, Jo-Jo, Lyn, Don, Kim, Jen, and so many others for providing holiday packages to our soldiers serving overseas.

3. Many thanks to all the volunteers associated with the Croton Caring Committee---and to those volunteers who regularly collect for the Montrose VA.   Special note of thanks to Holy Name LOAVES & FISH ministry.

4. Once again, village animal lovers helped pay for the spaying/neutering of 3 feral cats, found homes for numerous kittens, and re-united 3 lost pets with their families.

5. The “Grand Street Gals” continue their impromptu “Clean up Croton” days, especially at the Duck Pond: Special thanks again to Lynn, Josie, Cal, Jay, Pat and Jim for their unsung efforts.

6. A round of applause for the volunteers at The Jane E. Lytle Memorial Croton Arboretum, a real sanctuary from the world at large.

7. Many thanks to the local Boy and Girl Scout troops---whose members continue to represent their generation well--especially in such an unusual year. 

 

And to all the unsung youth ministries at Croton's assorted houses of worship.

8. To our service organizations, a BIG EVERYTHING CROTON THANK YOU for all you do for the community and the world at large--your activities are too numerous to mention: the Croton Lions----Holy Name of Mary's Knights of Columbus----and the Croton Rotary Club.

And to our all-volunteer Croton Fire Department--and Croton EMS----we don't know what we'd do without you.

8. Special thanks to all of Croton's businesses who have often had to contend with far too much nonsense from the "never satisfied" crowd.  Despite that and more, they nevertheless continue to support our schools, sports programs and other local causes whenever they can---in this very difficult and challenging environment.  (You may also enjoy the Top Ten business posts for 2021 at the blog.)

9. Special thanks to all those we may have forgotten who volunteer in some capacity for the greater good.

10. Special thanks as always to the keepers of the flame, the hard-working volunteers of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

11. Special thanks to those who just say no to online trolling and community "conversation" that disparages their neighbors and local businesses.

 

12.  Special thanks to those in the police profession.  They have had a tough year that only got worse.   Enough said.

 

13.  Many thanks to Paul Steinberg, Joel Gingold, and other members of the "loyal opposition" for shining a hard light on assorted issues of the day-----and to all those who hold their village, town and school officials accountable. HERE ARE THE TOP TEN LETTERS TO THE EDITOR IN 2021 at the blog.

14. Many thanks to all those with the CROTON DESERVES RESPONSIBLE SOLAR grassroots group. You have a tough road ahead and your efforts are appreciated and supported by the general public.

15. Many thanks to all those businesses who dressed up for the Hanukkah and Christmas seasons.  You added some much needed pizazz to the village!

In short, thank you everyone for doing more than just complaining--and doing it selflessly! Happy New Year and best wishes for 2022.

Sincerely,

Maria, your editor at Everything Croton