Click on the link for the agenda http://crotononhudson.novusagenda.com/MeetingView.aspx?MeetingID=230&MinutesMeetingID=-1
Trustee Kevin Davis is on record as opposing 4-year terms; read his letter here http://peekskill.patch.com/groups/opinion/p/croton-trustee-kevin-davis-village-trustee-terms-should-remain-two-years-long
Friday, February 21, 2014
Thursday, February 20, 2014
CONGRATS CROTON-HARMON VARSITY WRESTLING TEAM
FROM THE CROTON-HARMON HIGH SCHOOL WEBSITE:
--The team finished in a very respectable 7th place at the Division II Sectional Wrestling Championships
--Alek Pavloff became the 8th wrestler in school history to win a wrestling sectional title with his 1st place finish, will now represent Croton at the New York State Wrestling Championships 2/28
--Senior captain Andrew Barsuch placed 2nd at 120 lbs. Freshmen Thomas Barsuch and Chris Columbo both placed 4th at 99 lbs. and 182 lbs. respectively, and senior Devin Lewis placed 6th at 195 lbs.
http://chhs.croton-harmonschools.org/home.aspx
A LETTER ON THE TEATOWN DEER CULL, ANNE MARIE MARX
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businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
For those who have asked, the deer cull at Teatown has begun; their permit is good until 2/28/14. The petition is still online. You can access it at the link below.
The following letter from resident Anne Marie Marx below appeared in a recent edition of THE GAZETTE; it is reprinted here with permission. Please note that this posting is CLOSED to all comments.
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/02/community-view-linda-conte-on-teatown.html
Letter to the Editor:
Last weekend illustrated vividly some of the incredible juxtapositions of life in our community.
People from near and far traveled to Croton Point Park and nearby locations to attend Teatown’s 10th Annual Hudson River EagleFest to celebrate the re-emergence of bald eagles in the Hudson Valley. At the same time, the sponsor of that event, Teatown Lake Reservation, a 875-acre nature preserve in the towns of Yorktown and Cortlandt, was completing a three-week deer baiting program, and, the night before Eaglefest, began a program of hiring sharpshooters to kill 75 white tail deer. Since the deer baiting/killing program had never been made public, visitors to Eaglefest were shocked and dismayed to learn of it there because of a rally there by animal lovers.
For those who have asked, the deer cull at Teatown has begun; their permit is good until 2/28/14. The petition is still online. You can access it at the link below.
The following letter from resident Anne Marie Marx below appeared in a recent edition of THE GAZETTE; it is reprinted here with permission. Please note that this posting is CLOSED to all comments.
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/02/community-view-linda-conte-on-teatown.html
Letter to the Editor:
Last weekend illustrated vividly some of the incredible juxtapositions of life in our community.
People from near and far traveled to Croton Point Park and nearby locations to attend Teatown’s 10th Annual Hudson River EagleFest to celebrate the re-emergence of bald eagles in the Hudson Valley. At the same time, the sponsor of that event, Teatown Lake Reservation, a 875-acre nature preserve in the towns of Yorktown and Cortlandt, was completing a three-week deer baiting program, and, the night before Eaglefest, began a program of hiring sharpshooters to kill 75 white tail deer. Since the deer baiting/killing program had never been made public, visitors to Eaglefest were shocked and dismayed to learn of it there because of a rally there by animal lovers.
In
a recent article in Psychology Today, Marc
Bekoff, Ph.D., former Professor of
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and
co-founder with Jane Goodall of Ethologists for the Ethical Treatment of
Animals, writes about the problem and how it is being handled in a
nearby village in the Hudson Valley, Hastings on Hudson:”
“In a recent essay in the New York Times called, "A Kinder, Gentler Way to Thin the Deer Herd" by Lisa Foderaro, Hastings-on Hudson's (New York) Mayor Peter Swiderski "has settled on a less violent approach: birth control.
“Dr. Alan Rutberg, the director of Tuft's center, calls the idea "brilliant." He has successfully used immunocontraception in self-contained areas such as Fire Island and elsewhere resulting in a 50% decrease in deer numbers over five years.
“…Peaceful coexistence needs to be the way in which we live with urban neighbors and birth control is a wonderful alternative to killing these magnificent animals.”
Teatown’s refusal to seek less violent alternatives, the lack of public information or opportunity for input casts a big shadow over their mission and reputation going forward; more than 1300 people have signed a petition to have the bait/kill program stopped. ( http://chn.ge/1dzcmrV)
Anne Marie Marx
“In a recent essay in the New York Times called, "A Kinder, Gentler Way to Thin the Deer Herd" by Lisa Foderaro, Hastings-on Hudson's (New York) Mayor Peter Swiderski "has settled on a less violent approach: birth control.
“Dr. Alan Rutberg, the director of Tuft's center, calls the idea "brilliant." He has successfully used immunocontraception in self-contained areas such as Fire Island and elsewhere resulting in a 50% decrease in deer numbers over five years.
“…Peaceful coexistence needs to be the way in which we live with urban neighbors and birth control is a wonderful alternative to killing these magnificent animals.”
Teatown’s refusal to seek less violent alternatives, the lack of public information or opportunity for input casts a big shadow over their mission and reputation going forward; more than 1300 people have signed a petition to have the bait/kill program stopped. ( http://chn.ge/1dzcmrV)
Anne Marie Marx
PETER STRAUSS, FORMERLY OF CROTON'S SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, IS 67 TODAY
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all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our
schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PETER STRAUSS, FORMERLY OF CROTON, (AND CROTON'S SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL!) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005471/?nmdp=1&
Click on the photos below for a blast from Peter Strauss past right here in Croton, COURTESY OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN CROTON'S SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL - See PART ONE HERE: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/11/crotons-shakespeare-festival-part-one.html And PART TWO HERE: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/11/crotons-shakespeare-festival-part-two.html and PART THREE HERE: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/11/crotons-shakespeare-festival-part-three.html and PART FOUR here: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/11/crotons-shakespeare-festival-part-four.html
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PETER STRAUSS, FORMERLY OF CROTON, (AND CROTON'S SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL!) http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005471/?nmdp=1&
Click on the photos below for a blast from Peter Strauss past right here in Croton, COURTESY OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN CROTON'S SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL - See PART ONE HERE: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/11/crotons-shakespeare-festival-part-one.html And PART TWO HERE: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/11/crotons-shakespeare-festival-part-two.html and PART THREE HERE: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/11/crotons-shakespeare-festival-part-three.html and PART FOUR here: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/11/crotons-shakespeare-festival-part-four.html
PART 2: VAN CORTLANDT MANOR IN CROTON 1953 THRU 1973
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of
all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our
schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
Part 2 - A LOOK BACK AT VAN CORTLANDT MANOR IN CROTON 1953 THRU 1973 - courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Click on the photos below--which concern the restoration work that occurred in the 50's.
For those who didn't know, the Village Historian provided this very brief history: The last Van Cortlandt relative died in 1940. In 1944 Otis Chatfield Taylor, who ran a local paper, bought the Manor; he died in an auto accident in 1948. The site was then bought by Jerry Britchey. Jerry owned the Starlight, driving range and mini-golf here in Croton. In 1953, J.D. Rockefeller, Jr. bought Van Cortlandt Manor & restored it; the site re-opened in 1959 under Sleepy Hollow Restorations.
Thanks Dodie!
See Part 1 here: http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/02/van-cortlandt-manor-1953-thru-1973.html
Part 2 - A LOOK BACK AT VAN CORTLANDT MANOR IN CROTON 1953 THRU 1973 - courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Click on the photos below--which concern the restoration work that occurred in the 50's.
For those who didn't know, the Village Historian provided this very brief history: The last Van Cortlandt relative died in 1940. In 1944 Otis Chatfield Taylor, who ran a local paper, bought the Manor; he died in an auto accident in 1948. The site was then bought by Jerry Britchey. Jerry owned the Starlight, driving range and mini-golf here in Croton. In 1953, J.D. Rockefeller, Jr. bought Van Cortlandt Manor & restored it; the site re-opened in 1959 under Sleepy Hollow Restorations.
Thanks Dodie!
See Part 1 here: http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/02/van-cortlandt-manor-1953-thru-1973.html
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ANNOUNCING THE ROLL-OUT OF A NEW FORUM FOR VINTAGE CHRISTMAS LIGHT COLLECTORS: THE OLD CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS FORUM!
Paul says: "This month we're announcing the addition of another discussion forum. Since we restored Bill and George Nelson's Christmas light pages, lots of folks have questions about various lights and decorations. Friends like Fred Fox, proprietor of NoelKat vintage Christmas decoration store, have been very helpful in answering these questions. From now on we'll be posting those questions and any answers on the OldChristmasTreeLights.com discussion forum for future readers to find."
EDITOR'S NOTE: You can sign up at the forum at the link below--and we hope some of our favorite Flickr Christmas Light collectors--and that includes the original ads--will sign up soon--they just know sooooooooooo much on the subject :) http://oldchristmastreelights.com/forums/
P.S. CHECK OUT NOEL-KAT'S SITE HERE http://www.blujay.com/?page=profile&profile_username=noel-kat&pg=8&pu=1&po=10&keywords=
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
VAN CORTLANDT MANOR IN CROTON, 1953 THRU 1973
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of
all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our
schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
A LOOK BACK AT VAN CORTLANDT MANOR IN CROTON 1953 THRU 1973 - courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Click on the photos below. SEE PART 2 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/02/part-2-van-cortlandt-manor-in-croton.html
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN:
--12TH NIGHT @ VAN CORTLANDT MANOR 1973 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/01/12th-night-1973-at-crotons-van.html
--VAN CORTLANDT MANOR IN MINIATURE http://crotonhistory.org/2013/12/30/van-cortlandt-manor-in-miniature/
--A VAN CORTLANDT MANOR TREASURE...ON EBAY http://crotonhistory.org/2014/01/22/a-van-cortlandt-manor-treasure-on-ebay/
A LOOK BACK AT VAN CORTLANDT MANOR IN CROTON 1953 THRU 1973 - courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Click on the photos below. SEE PART 2 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/02/part-2-van-cortlandt-manor-in-croton.html
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN:
--12TH NIGHT @ VAN CORTLANDT MANOR 1973 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/01/12th-night-1973-at-crotons-van.html
--VAN CORTLANDT MANOR IN MINIATURE http://crotonhistory.org/2013/12/30/van-cortlandt-manor-in-miniature/
--A VAN CORTLANDT MANOR TREASURE...ON EBAY http://crotonhistory.org/2014/01/22/a-van-cortlandt-manor-treasure-on-ebay/
J & J's SANDWICH SHOP UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT NOW KNOWN AS FRANKI'S GRILL
J&J's SANDWICH SHOP in the historic Upper Village, is under new management (we wish former owner Wan every success in his future endeavors). If the new face behind the counter looks familiar, that's because Franki--a.k.a. Franquin--formerly of Grouchy Gabe's--has taken the place over.
Stay tuned for more info in the days ahead--including the new name, phone number, menu etc.
Currently open but give him a day to get completely stocked...Welcome to the neighborhood!
UPDATED:
OPEN SEVEN DAYS A WEEK STARTING MONDAY
FEBRUARY 24TH MONDAY THRU SUNDAY 6:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 914-271-6366--check out their website @ http://www.frankisgrillcroton.com/
OUR SAVIOUR GOLDEN JUBILEE SOUVENIR BOOKLET 1935-1985
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of
all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our
schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
Had a special request for a scanned copy of the Golden Jubilee (1935-1985) Souvenir Booklet for OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN CHURCH--and of course, there it was--in the outstanding archives of The Croton Historical Society. Click on the photos below.
Had a special request for a scanned copy of the Golden Jubilee (1935-1985) Souvenir Booklet for OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN CHURCH--and of course, there it was--in the outstanding archives of The Croton Historical Society. Click on the photos below.
MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON
We've talked about this site before--VANISHED AMERICANA--but a recent update really got our attention: here's a Johnny Cash Lionel Trains Christmas commercial (we kid you not) circa 1970's; click on the link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A4M0D5hYhtI
For the reader looking for "the booklet of cardboard house plans", you probably mean this; click on the link http://bigindoortrains.com/primer/glitterhouses/pack_o_fun/pack_o_fun.htm
The latest thrifting finds of Rob and Monica--we have GOT to get out to their neck of the woods--they always find the most amazing stuff--especially vintage Christmas and mid-century modern stuff! Click on the link -- and keep scrolling down the page once you get there - we LOVED the pink appliance toys http://www.ouradventuresamongsttheducks.blogspot.com/2014/02/shadowboxing.html
AND IF YOU LOVE VINTAGE SPACE AGE TOYS http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/02/space-age-toys-arrive-nyc-toy-fair-with.html
CAN'T GET ENOUGH VINTAGE? MORE HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/02/more-fabulous-vintage-websites-finds_18.html
Monday, February 17, 2014
THE CROTON DAM, FEB. 2014
The Croton Dam is impressive any time of year but for some it is never more beautiful than in the winter. The ice formations that are created on the rocks are simply spectacular! Click on the photo. Stop by to see it soon.
Sunday, February 16, 2014
CROTON'S OWN JAN JOHNSEN HAS A NEW BOOK OUT!
CROTON'S OWN JAN JOHNSEN HAS A NEW BOOK OUT! Heaven is a Garden--soon to be available pre-order in Mid-March on Amazon.
TO READ MORE ABOUT IT HERE, click on the link http://www.serenityinthegarden.blogspot.com/p/heaven-is-garden-new-book-by-jan-johnsen.html
MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON
This fab vintage toy Texaco tanker from a past auction at Croton's own SeriousToyz.com
As
some of you know all too well, we've had a LOT of snow lately--and for
die-hard Christmas collectors and winter-holics--it's been heaven; it's
also Eagle season and they have been out there in abundance (see photos
from our annual Eaglefest here
http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/02/photos-from-2014-eaglefest.html)Anyway...neither rain nor snow nor sleet stops the intrepid estate sale hunters, Rob and Monica: click on the link for their more recent finds, including a mid-century modern starburst doorbell, lots of vintage Christmas, Tiki too! Just keep scrolling down the page once you get there - we think the putz house artisans just might be inspired to create a "Chinese Restaurant"! http://www.ouradventuresamongsttheducks.blogspot.com/2014/02/a-break-in-snow.html
A reader contacted Everything Croton asking for help in identifying some old Christmas lights. We highly recommend this invaluable resource lovingly restored by Paul Race from the original archive: http://www.oldchristmastreelights.com/
AND IF YOU THINK "HEAVEN IS A GARDEN": http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/02/crotons-own-jan-johnsen-has-new-book-out.html
Saturday, February 15, 2014
CROTON & CORTLANDT ARTISTS, THE EARLY 70'S, CONCLUSION
Welcome to
Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes,
our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
CONCLUSION - CROTON & CORTLANDT ARTISTS: THE EARLY 70's; CLICK ON THE PHOTOS below; courtesy once again of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY. See Part 1 here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/02/croton-artists-early-1970s.html and part 2 here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/02/part-2-croton-cortlandt-artists-early.html
CONCLUSION - CROTON & CORTLANDT ARTISTS: THE EARLY 70's; CLICK ON THE PHOTOS below; courtesy once again of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY. See Part 1 here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/02/croton-artists-early-1970s.html and part 2 here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/02/part-2-croton-cortlandt-artists-early.html
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