& FOR TRAIN LOVERS ONLY, OUR FIRST POSTING FOR 2014

With many thanks to Tom H. for alerting us to this amazing YouTube German model railroad---and much more---set-up; Tom says: A short review, it was started by two brothers as a place to show their hobby, it started growing by leaps & bounds. Soon they were joined by other 'Model Railroad Clubs' and other craftsmen. Some were electricians, model makers, Carpenters, computer programmers. Their wives would stop by to see what they were doing and usually bring them a lunch. One thing led to another. Three of the ladies had worked at a bakery, several visitors would ask if they had a snack bar. The Idea was planted; some of the carpenters came and built a nice restaurant area for the bakery and a kitchen too. If the fresh Coffee smell didn't get you, then the bakery definitely would. This was about 5 years ago. One of the Breweries came and furnished all of the tables and chairs, serving counter and, etc. Their latest finished area is the airport. Planes look like they are flying and landing.

GERMAN WONDERLAND link below - AMAZING - 

https://www.youtube.com/embed/ACkmg3Y64_s?rel=0

Want to see more FOR TRAIN LOVERS ONLY--the place for vintage trains, model railroads, advice, tips, toys and more, visit our last post in Nov. 2013 here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/11/for-train-lovers-only-2013-15.html

TRUSTEE RASKOB RESIGNS, SLIPPEN SLIPPED IN

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If the following all seems familiar, there's a reason why it does: think Gallelli and Rickles, Restuccia and Olver...and now:   

For the 1/6/14 Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda:
ACCEPTANCE OF RESIGNATION OF TRUSTEE RASKOB, EFFECTIVE JAN 5, 2014, 11:59 PM
APPOINTMENT OF RASKOB AS VILLAGE PROSECUTOR, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY
APPOINTMENT OF MARIA SLIPPEN TO THE VACANT TRUSTEE SEAT FOR THE PRESENT THROUGH NOV. 2014 

UPDATED 2014
GAZETTE ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/01/raskob-slippen-article-gazette-week-of.html
AND BRIAN POWERS LETTER
http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/01/gazette-brian-powers-letter-slippen.html

CONCLUSION, A LOOK BACK @ THE ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR, CROTON

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We were very intrigued by a file in the archives of The Croton Historical Society entitled ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR, a freemasonry-related fraternal organization that had a strong presence in the village for many years. Click on the photos below. For more about the Order of the Eastern Star, visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_Eastern_Star 

With thanks as always to the hard working volunteers of The Croton Historical Society. SEE PART 1 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/12/a-look-back-at-order-of-eastern-star.html

NEW @ CROTON HISTORY & MYSTERIES: RUM-RUNNING SUBS OFF CROTON POINT?

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A really fascinating new Post at CROTON HISTORY & MYSTERIES: Rum-running submarines off Croton Point? A recently published book, Smugglers, Bootleggers and Scofflaws: Prohibition and New York City by Ellen NicKenzie Lawson, contains an amazing 1924 aerial photo, purporting to show rum-smuggling submarines in the Hudson River near Croton Point. READ AND SEE MORE HERE http://crotonhistory.org/2014/01/04/rum-running-submarines-off-croton-point/

SINGER PHIL EVERLY, HALF OF THE EVERLY BROS., HAS DIED

CNN: Singer Phil Everly -- one half of the groundbreaking, smooth-sounding, record-setting duo, the Everly Brothers has died, a hospital spokeswoman said. He was 74.

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

-Phil Everly dies at age 74, a California hospital spokeswoman says
-He and his brother Don made up the renowned duo the Everly Brothers
-Their hits included "Bye Bye Love" and "Cathy's Clown"
-They are inductees in the rock, country music halls of fame
-READ MORE HERE http://www.cnn.com/2014/01/03/showbiz/singer-phil-everly-dies/index.html?hpt=hp_t3

THE CROTON DAM, POST 2014 FIRST SNOW STORM

For us, the Croton Dam is never more beautiful than it is in the winter season. 

Click on the photo to see it the day after the first snow storm of 2014.

Please note: While the road down to the dam and bridge has been cleared, please go slow! Very icy conditions.

SERVICES FOR JASPER HORECKY

Condolences to the family. JOURNAL NEWS MOUNT PLEASANT —Jasper S. Horecky, who previously lived in Croton, Sleepy Hollow and Maine, has been killed in a car accident on Route 9A, Mount Pleasant Chief Brian Fanelli told The Journal News. SERVICE info: A wake will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Coffey Funeral Home in Tarrytown http://www.coffeyfuneralhome.com/

UPDATED 6/28 MEMORIAL HOCKEY TOURNAMENT http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/06/1st-annual-jasper-horecky-memorial.html

RARE VINTAGE FIND: KELLOGG'S ALL-BRAN CEREAL MODERN HOME KITS

We've talked about a great old film from time to time called MR. BLANDINGS BUILDS HIS DREAM HOUSE...starring Cary Grant and Myrna Loy (click on the link http://bit.ly/KmgHlW)

So we were delighted when Carol sent us the following link from Toys and Stuff:

"In 1948 Kellogg's produced a set of what has now become one of the hardest to acquire American-made cardboard houses. They were called the 'Kellogg’s Modern Home Kits' and were available through mail order on boxes of Kellogg's 'All-Bran' cereal. Today Toys and Stuff is proud to bring you the 'Blandings Dream House' based on the movie “Mr. Blandings Builds His Dream House” starring Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, and Melvyn Douglas." 

Read and see more here--LOTS of detailed photos http://www.toyconnect.blogspot.com/2014/01/1948-kelloggs-blandings-dream-house.html

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

Some photos of the 2014 Fontanani creche with more to follow. For more about Fontanini nativities, visit http://festivenativities.com/fontanini-nativity-sets-and-figurines/  Click on the photos; all photos, ALL rights reserved.

There's also a great treatise on nativities--some really nice photos, vintage pieces, etc. and their relation to putz villages or vice versa--at FamilyChristmas Online; click on the link 

http://www.familychristmasonline.com/nativities/nativities.htm

A set of photos from the outstanding interior nativity at Croton's Holy Name of Mary Church: http://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/sets/72157628466932245/

EVERYTHING CROTON'S TOP CAT FOR JANUARY 2014: OLIVIA

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It's the YEAR OF THE CAT @ EVERYTHING CROTON! By popular demand...

EVERYTHING CROTON'S TOP CAT FOR JANUARY 2014: Meet Olivia, a rescued Grand Street kitten, alert and sweet, yet capable of great intensity. Click on the photo.

PART 2: ERIC KNIGHT, AUTHOR OF LASSIE & THIS ABOVE ALL, THE CROTON CONNECTION

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For those who don't know, Eric Knight, author of Lassie, This Above All, and numerous other books, lived on a farm with his wife here in Croton. He was a fascinating man. Here's Part 2, from the archives of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Click on the photos below. See Part 1 here: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/12/eric-knight-author-of-lassie-this-above.html

THE VILLAGE QUILTER #2

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

We're launching a new series here at EverythingCroton at the request of local quilters: THE VILLAGE QUILTER!   Along the way, we'll feature the work of local quilting artisans--search for vintage and antique items--provide tips, interesting links, and more. 

Click on the photos to see another beautiful quilt by resident Sandi R; this one's called Stepping Stones and the color palette is amazing! See another of her quilts and more interesting links here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/12/the-village-quilter.html

And while you're at it, check out THE NATIONAL QUILTING MUSEUM  http://www.quiltmuseum.org/traveling-exhibits.html

And this gorgeous quilt made of vintage handkerchiefs by Angela G. http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/09/everything-old-is-new-again.html

STAY TUNED FOR MORE.

TOP FIVE 2013 CROTON FIRE DEPT. ARTICLES @ EVERYTHING CROTON

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TOP FIVE MOST READ 2013 CROTON FIRE DEPARTMENT ARTICLES @ EVERYTHING CROTON

Your ALL-VOLUNTEER fire department had a busy year!

#1 PHOTOS FROM THE 2013 FIRE FAIR http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/10/photos-fire-fair-2013.html

#2 REMEMBERING 9/11, THOUGHTS FROM THE CROTON FIRE DEPT., CHIEF JOHN MUNSON http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/09/remembering-911-thoughts-from-croton.html

#3 CROTON'S BRAVEST IN NIGHT-TIME DRILL ON GRAND STREET http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/03/crotons-bravest-in-night-time-drill-on.html

#4 CROTON FIRE DEPARTMENT PRESENTED WITH AWARDS, CHECK FROM ADT http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/05/croton-fire-dept-presented-with-awards.html

#5 PHOTOS FROM THE 2013 CANDY CANE RUN http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/12/some-photos-from-2013-croton-volunteer.html

THE 1894 FLY FAN, GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN:

Yes folks, there once was a time when this particular device was new and exciting. Introducing the latest in pest control from 1894, 'THE FLY FAN'! Click on the photos, courtesy of Lynette.