MEXICAN ARTIST DIEGO RIVERA, THE CROTON CONNECTION

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Now here's an interesting article from 1933--and yes, a copy has been sent to the historical society: DIEGO RIVERA, THE CROTON CONNECTION, featuring the famous mural that included Lenin--Man at the Crossroads--and the Hessian Hills School.  Click on the photo. With thanks to an Everything Croton elve for forwarding. You can read more about the controversy surrounding this mural here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_at_the_Crossroads

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--THE MASSES, THE CROTON CONNECTION  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/02/photos-from-opening-reception-of-masses.html

CROTON, MAY 1955: OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN CHURCH AND WORLD ACTION SUNDAY

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A BLAST FROM OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN CHURCH PAST: MAY 19, 1955, LUTHERAN WORLD ACTION SUNDAY. Click on the photo, courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of The Croton Historical Society. To learn more about Our Saviour, visit their website at http://www.oursaviourcroton.org/ 

You may also have an interest in http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/03/croton-1955-our-saviour-lutheran-church.html

ROB, MONICA, THE LATE ANITA DARIAN & CHRISTMAS IN FEBRUARY

Rob and Monica--of Our Adventures Amongst the Ducks--had another sale-ing adventure, ending up in a house owned by the late Anita Darian (click on the photo). 

For those who don't know, Darian was an opera singer and actress--and was the soprano you heard on The Tokens' 1961 #1 hit "The Lion Sleeps Tonight".  She made a number of classical recordings with various contemporary composers as well as solo albums for Fidelio and Kapp Records. You can hear her singing Misirlou at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCeFV7b-y_c

Read more about Rob and Monica's latest adventures here, lots of photos as always--"Christmas in February":

http://www.ouradventuresamongsttheducks.blogspot.com/2015/03/christmas-in-february.html

1955 CROTON: HOMECOMING OF DISTINGUISHED MUSICAL CONDUCTOR IZLER SOLOMON, BY MERCEDES BENNETT

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COURTESY ONCE AGAIN OF THE OUTSTANDING ARCHIVES MAINTAINED BY THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: May 19, 1955 - HOMECOMING OF IZLER SOLOMON, MERCEDES BENNETT--click on the photos below.

For more about the Bennett Conservatory of Music, visit http://www.bennettconservatory.org/home.htm

TOP TRACKS FOR IZLER SOLOMON https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-gtjow_VwmL7znuO4RLsf81nOJ7Clie-

RESULTS: 2015 NY EASTERN REGIONAL DESTINATION IMAGINATION TOURNAMENT -- WELL DONE CROTON!

Congratulations to Croton's Destination Imagination teams...

15 Croton teams of up to seven students competed in Saturday's NY Eastern Regional Destination Imagination Tournament, in Dobbs Ferry. Competing at 3 different age levels, and in 6 different challenges, 6 of our teams took 1st place, 3 took 2nd place, and 4 took 3rd place. 

The 1st place teams, 2nd place teams and one 3rd place team now advance to the NY State Affiliate Tournament on April 18th, where they will seek to earn the right to be part of Team New York at Destination Imagination Global Finals in Knoxville, TN at the end of May.

 Full Tournament Results are posted at https://www.nydi.org/tournaments/results/434-2015-nydi-eastern-regional-tournament-results-2

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

So pleased to report that Linda's aunt--soon to be 99 years old next week--wove her usual Christmas putz village magic in 2014. 

We'll be posting more pix soon. 

To the right, are the uncle's handmade log cabins which Linda has also used in the past--they're from the 1940's. And as usual, Auntie did all the set-up herself. (Linda lent a hand with the cotton and the lights.) Can't wait to show you more. Proof positive that you are never too young--or too old--to "putz"! Click on the photo.

And if you like "loggies": https://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/sets/72157636179233783

Check out this very cool site:  The Official 60’s site—good music, Woolworths, soda in glass bottles, Oxydol premiums, etc. http://the60sofficialsite.com/I_Remember_When.html

Japanese tin litho vintage USAF mini transport http://toyconnect.blogspot.com/2012/02/pushing-tin-japanese-tin-litho-usaf.html

Want more vintage? Go here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/03/more-fabulous-vintage-websites-finds_7.html

CROTON BOARD FOLLOWS THE LEAD OF EVESHAM, NEW JERSEY'S MAYOR, COMMON CAUSE BE DAMNED

AND NOW A WORD FROM CROTON UNITED:  We seldom post news from outside of our village, but this story caught our eye. It concerns the mayor of Evesham, New Jersey, who has advised residents that they will no longer be allowed to ask questions of the town board at public meetings. Rather, they will be permitted to "make comments only."  Apparently the mayor's decision has sparked a firestorm in the township and has alarmed government watchdogs, such as the nonpartisan citizens’ action group, Common Cause.

Why is this story of note? It's because as of January 2015, our village board has quietly decided to follow the same policy as the mayor of Evesham. According to the board, citizens who attend regular board meetings are permitted to make comments only; questions that the board prefers not to answer, they simply ignore. To underscore this change, the board has changed its meeting agendas from including sections for “citizen participation” to including sections called “public comment”. Why the name change? Because, according to the village manager, calling that portion of the meeting public comment “more actually identif[ies] the purpose of that portion of the meeting.”

READ THE REST HERE  https://www.facebook.com/crotonunited/posts/417147068442330?notif_t=like

REMEMBERING TERESA WRIGHT

Who died this date in 2005. Wright's career skyrocketed after her first film, The Little Foxes, which brought her an Oscar nomination as best supporting actress of 1941. 

The following year she was honored with two nominations: lead actress as the wife of Lou Gehrig in The Pride of the Yankees (click on the photo) and supporting actress as Greer Garson's daughter in the wartime saga Mrs. Miniver. She also starred in THE BEST YEARS OF OUR LIVES...read more here 

http://www.legacy.com/ns/teresa-wright-obituary/3261597

NEW CASTLE, CHAPPAQUA FIGHTS AFFORDABLE HOUSING PLAN, JOURNAL NEWS

You will find the costs involved staggering....

LOHUD 3/5/15: The battle to build affordable housing in the hometown of Bill and Hillary Clinton and Gov. Andrew Cuomo has intensified, with New Castle asking a developer to scrap its plan for 28 units in downtown Chappaqua, and start afresh with an entirely new project.

HIGHLIGHTS: 
-New Castle says any special use permit in New Castle is only good for 18 months 
-The town has demanded that Conifer seek an extension 
-Conifer refused, and obtained a court order to stop the town from acting.
READ MORE HERE http://www.lohud.com/story/money/personal-finance/taxes/david-mckay-wilson/2015/03/05/new-castle-steps-workforce-housing-opposition/24464725/

SEE ALSO  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/03/conifer-realtys-affordable-housing.html

CONGRATS TO HOLY NAME'S CYO BASKETBALL PROGRAM

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The Holy Name of Mary CYO Basketball Program wrapped up another successful season. Kathy Reynolds' 7th grade girls and Ed Croce's 6th grade boys both went undefeated for the season and entered the playoffs hoping to continue their winning ways. If your child is interested in playing next season, look for announcements in the HNM bulletin starting in September of this year.

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

Howard Lamey of littleglitterhouses.com has finished his latest project: a proper English country putz house--click on the photo--then see it from start to finish here http://bit.ly/1zGIejN

We just love--love--love this Northwestern Products Transportation set; why can't they make them like this anymore. Lots of photos; click on the link, courtesy of Toys and Stuff  http://bit.ly/1F7a2Cn

Howard has started a new faux flattie: Santa, sleigh and deer; check it out here http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=831

Check out what Tom H has been up to http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=832

And just look at this amazing rarity, courtesy of Mark P; the 1928 Keydel Electric Chime Christmas Tree Topper http://www.oldchristmastreelights.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=125

Want more vintage? Go here for some old school quackery, vintage bubble lights, the Cold War and more http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2011/06/everything-crotons-fabulous-web-finds.html

1955, A LOOK BACK @ CROTON COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL

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COURTESY OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY ARCHIVES, A LOOK BACK AT CROTON COMMUNITY NURSERY SCHOOL, APRIL 1955. 

Click on the photo.

And don't forget, CCNS is having a movie night on 3/6; contract CCNS for more info:

http://www.crotoncommunity.org/

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It's true: we dislike a lot of what is on network television these days...but love being able to re-visit childhood shows on cable...and we're surprised how well many hold up for a new generation of fans. 

While MY FAVORITE MARTIAN is among the missing--it starred Ray Walston and Bill Bixby--hope springs eternal. To the right is a little Golden Record, 1964; the A side is the “Martian Theme Song” and, B is “When I Was A Boy On Mars”. Featured in a previous auction @ Croton's own SeriousToyz, it sold for $42.55 - for more about this fab auction house, visit www.serioustoyz.com

It's followed by another toy tie-in to the show, MARTIAN MAGIC TRICKS BY GILBERT, also 1964; it sold @ a recent SeriousToyz auction for $158.

And that's followed by one of our favorite putz houses from Howard Lamey (we have so many!!!) of littleglitterhouses.com

It's just another great example of what can be done with Paul's building "textures".  To get inspired, click here

And finally you just can't keep Rob and Monica down--no matter what the weather, if there's a "sale-ing" adventure to be had, they'll go for it.

Check out their latest find: An angel lighted tree topper.

We think--but are not 100% certain--that it's a 50's piece. If anyone can confirm, please do.
 
Click on the photos and enjoy.

And check out what else they found in their latest posting: "CHOICES" http://bit.ly/1wITyvo

P.S. The annual Asbury Methodist Spring Tag Sale date has been set for 4/25; stay tuned for more details.

And a lost Christmas song--with article and link to Rosemary Clooney singing it http://www.familychristmasonline.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=63

NATURAL WONDERS: THE ANNUAL ICE WALL ON ROUTE 129

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Alright...you're sick of the cold and the snow but...don't miss the annual ice sculpture that forms on the large rock wall adjacent to the entrance for the Croton Dam. Beautiful in the sunlight, ever changing, and naturally tinted with blues and greys. Click on the photo, all rights reserved. And don't forget to stop long enough to see the dam. Equally as spectacular.