SOME PHOTOS FROM THE CROTON FIRE DEPARTMENT'S 2014 CANDY CANE RUN

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Santa Claus--courtesy of your all volunteer Croton Fire Department--made the rounds today on the annual Candy Cane Run.

We caught up with Santa in the historic Upper Village, where he and his merry men had just visited the Acker House (http://ackerhouseny.com/), currently hosting the Kenotin Gift Shop, a pop-up shop that has taken up temporary residence on the first floor till the end of the year--and possibly beyond. You can read more about that here: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/11/a-few-photos-from-opening-of-pop-up.html 

From there Santa was greeted by Emily Prince of Sunshine and Clover--and her daughter--then Santa and company were off to other points throughout the village.

For more about your all volunteer Croton Fire Department, visit http://www.crotonfd.org/ 

For more about Sunshine and Clover, now open 7 days a week for the holiday season, visit www.sunshineandclover.com

Click on the photos below, all rights reserved. See more Candy Cane Run photos @ the Croton Fire Department FB page https://www.facebook.com/CrotonFire

CROTON-HARMON '14 BOYS BASKETBALL, ELMSFORD CLASSIC, PHOTOS BY PATRICIA LYNCH

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AND NOW A WORD FROM PATRICIA LYNCH: The Croton-Harmon varsity basketball boys won the Elmsford Classic tournament for the second year in a row.  They beat Alexander Hamilton 54-47.  The CHHS varsity girls lost to John Jay in the finals.

CLICK ON THE PHOTOS, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED PATRICIA LYNCH. 

2nd photo: Owen Ackerman (all-tourney). Conor Thomann (Tourney MVP) and Charlie Goldburg (all-tourney)

& NOW A BLAST FROM THE PAST: 1978, CORNELIA COTTON OPENS HER 1st ART GALLERY @ THE SILO

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AND NOW A BLAST FROM THE PAST: 1978, CORNELIA COTTON OPENS HER FIRST ART GALLERY @ THE SILO, THE YONKERS HERALD TRIBUNE. CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW. COURTESY OF DEE. 

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WAKE/FUNERAL SERVICES FOR CROTON'S BOB "BOZ" AGOSTA

Sad news. Robert "Boz" Agosta passed away last night.  Everything Croton extends its deepest sympathies to the family. 

Wake is 5-8 PM at Holy Name of Mary on Sunday 12/14; the funeral is Monday at 10:00 am - www.holynameofmary.org

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THE JOURNAL NEWS OBITUARY IS HERE http://bit.ly/1zigXXl

PHOTOS FROM THE 2014 ANNUAL SERENATA TO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE, CROTON'S HOLY NAME OF MARY

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On 12/12, commencing at three-thirty in the morning--and ending at 7 am--the Spanish Ministry at Holy Name of Mary held their annual Serenata to Our Lady of Guadalupe, "Empress of the Americas".  The band--Mariachi Juarez--was outstanding. Click on the snaps below to see some photos from this uplifting event, all rights reserved. Copies have been sent to the parish secretary and other parties as appropriate.

OUR SAVIOUR IN CROTON GETS MATCHING GRANT FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

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THE EXAMINER NEWS 12/2/14 EDITION - At a time when a broad range of challenges are confronting houses of worship, the Metropolitan New York Synod (MNYS) of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) announced that Croton-on-Hudson’s Our Saviour Evangelical Lutheran Church has been awarded with a capital improvement grant that will assist the church in making key renovations, enabling it to better serve the community. To read more, click on the link, then go to page 12 http://www.theexaminernews.com/archives/northernwest/north-west-exam12-2-14.pdf

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

A fab promo ad for the silent film CHILDREN OF DIVORCE (1927) starring Clara Bow, Esther Ralston and a very very young Gary Cooper.

It's followed by Howard Lamey's latest creation: a new lighthouse putz; you can read and see more here: http://bit.ly/1ukz4XA

Click on the photos. Enjoy!

FROM 1967, GENERAL ELECTRIC SATIN GLO CHRISTMAS BULBS--so wish they still made these! https://www.flickr.com/photos/48144295@N08/7557042290/in/set-72157636632716005 

AND NOW IT'S TIME TO VISIT THE "TUPPER DIVA"!  Vintage Tupperware in spades! With lots of old catalogs to browse through http://www.tupperdiva.com/

Vintage styled Christmas decor, 
putz houses and more http://www.christmastraditions.com/Themes/Xmas/XmasVin4.htm

82 INCH MICRO LED BATTERY OPERATED LIGHT STRINGS--and on sale. Your editor has several of these and has NO complaints. Very handy to have around.
http://www.collectionsetc.com/Product/82-battery-operated-micro-led-colored-light-string.aspx/_/N-o7ww

WANT MORE VINTAGE? GO HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/02/more-everything-crotons-fabulous_19.html

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

Another gorgeous vintage hand tinted postcard, courtesy of Joanne O.  It's followed by an oldie but goodie--a vintage German Santa Claus candy container featured in a previous auction @ Croton's own SeriousToy.com - if you've got serious stuff, they've got serious bidders! And that's followed by a 1947 ad for one of the best movies ever made: THE GHOST & MRS. MUIR.

Tierney, Harrison and Sanders were never better. Click on the photos.

Hoping to make these today and modify them into small trees--we shall see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtYSgK_WlIY

Now here's an outstanding collection of vintage Snowmen Christmas ornaments: http://bit.ly/2lUTnU4

A rare find from 1955; vintage Paramount Raylite "five" spot candolier http://bit.ly/2y5Nkxl

Vintage bottle brush trees http://on.fb.me/1IoNZKE

Wow--here's an outstanding--and early find from the Gong Bell  Manufacturing company: a very large streetlight in primo condition: http://bit.ly/2y5tr9z

And now the latest "sale-ing" adventures of Rob and Monica: "Back into our old routine"--they've found some neat things as always--there are lots of photos.

We have to admit, however, we just love the turquoise and white television set!

http://bit.ly/1u4yGAo

Want more vintage? Go here for an outstanding collection of photos--lots of vintage and antique Christmas--and putz houses too!

https://www.flickr.com/photos/icedreamcreations/sets/72157622685414623/with/3063270507/

HOLY NAME OF MARY'S KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS & THE 2014 GOD SQUAD SLEEP-OUT, CROTON

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Well another God Squad Sleep-Out has come and gone. After an evening of torrential rain and gusting winds, the team made it through the evening--greeted by The Knights of Columbus who provided hot coffee and a much needed breakfast early this morning. The God Squad continued to take donations till 11 a.m.

Click on the photos below.  With special thanks to Hopscotch for their donation of last night's soup and to Baked by Susan for her fresh baked bread.

See Part 1 of this event, which included a visit from Cardinal Timothy Dolan, here: http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/12/photos-from-2014-god-squad-sleep-out.html

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS FROM THIS EVENT WILL BE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE PARISH SECRETARY IN THE COMING DAYS. 

BELOVED TELEVISION CLASSIC "RUDOLPH, THE RED-NOSED REINDEER" TURNS 50 THIS YEAR

CNN - The longest-running holiday special still has a very shiny nose. "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" premiered on television December 6, 1964, and is now one of the holiday season's perennial favorites. The story of the reindeer who saves Christmas is beloved among children and adults alike.

READ MORE HERE

http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/05/showbiz/rudolph-the-red-nosed-reindeer-anniversary/index.html?hpt=hp_t5

AND SEE GENERAL ELECTRIC PRESENTS RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER CHRISTMAS AD--1965-- HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/09/1965-general-electric-presents-rudolph.html

PHOTOS FROM THE 2014 GOD SQUAD SLEEP-OUT @ HOLY NAME OF MARY IN CROTON

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Despite a steady cold rain, falling temperatures and mud just about everywhere, Holy Name of Mary's God Squad embarked upon their annual Sleep-out at 4 pm today. The purpose: to increase awareness of what it is like to be homeless--and to raise funds for CHOP (Caring for the Homeless of Peekskill). Representatives of CHOP were also on hand, including the executive director of the Jan Peek House, CHOP, Donna Besteiro.

In addition, the God Squad was also collecting clothing and blankets to be distributed at the next Midnight Run on 12/27, as well as canned goods for the local food bank. This year the God Squad was joined by teens from the parish of St. Margaret of Antioch in Pearl River.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan made a special appearance, offering words of encouragement to the teens and ministry leader, Carl Barnes.

The God Squad sleep-out will continue until 11 am Sunday morning. As always, the Knights of Columbus will make breakfast in the morning.  The God Squad will continue to collect donations after all masses.

Click on the photos below, ALL rights reserved.

SEE EVEN MORE PHOTOS HERE  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/12/holy-names-knights-of-columbus-2014-god.html

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

One of our favorite Christmas light scenes from a few years ago--and taken right here in Croton--vintage blow mold goodness abounds!

It's followed by two pages of our favorite toys from the 1916 Sears Winter, Christmas Catalog--and some "Christmas Glamour" from the 1958 Sears Wishbook. Click on the photos and enjoy all this vintage Christmas goodness!

Looking for vintage filigree tinsel stars and icicles? Blumchen has them: http://bit.ly/1A3mVdP

Candy box house--yes it is SO worth looking at again! http://bit.ly/1MKfzml

One more time: re-lamping bubble lights http://bit.ly/1Ie75mM

The Wanamaker Organ & Light Show, a Philadelphia Holiday Tradition - this looks so wonderful

http://bit.ly/1M22Eu2

A brief history of Christmas trees FROM FAMILY CHRISTMAS ONLINE DOT COM http://bit.ly/12N6Izn

WANT MORE VINTAGE, ESPECIALLY TRAINS? GO HERE http://bit.ly/15V6Rlx 

For the reader who was looking for honeycomb Christmas bells, this site has some very cool things on it—here’s a page full of bells 

http://www.devra-party.com/bells

CONGRATULATIONS JOSEPHINE BURNS

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CONGRATULATIONS TO CROTON'S JOSEPHINE BURNS, INDUCTED INTO THE WESTCHESTER SENIOR HALL OF FAME.

SEE THE ENTIRE LIST AND MORE HERE:

http://bit.ly/1rYiEtv

EVERYTHING CROTON'S TOP CAT FOR DECEMBER 2014

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

EVERYTHING CROTON'S TOP CAT FOR DECEMBER 2014: GRACIE JO. A beautiful calico with personality to spare--and when she is in the mood--so much fun to photograph. Click on the photo, all rights reserved, Helen Rogers.

In a week or two, the voting for EVERYTHING CROTON'S TOP CAT OF 2014 will begin...stay tuned.

SEE EVERYTHING CROTON'S TOP CAT FOR JANUARY 2014 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/01/everything-crotons-top-cat-for-january.html
SEE EVERYTHING CROTON'S TOP CAT FOR FEBRUARY 2014 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/02/everything-crotons-top-cat-for-february.html   
SEE EVERYTHING CROTON'S TOP CAT FOR MARCH 2014 HERE http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/03/everything-crotons-top-cat-for-march.html    
SEE EVERYTHING CROTON'S TOP CAT FOR APRIL 2014 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/04/everything-crotons-top-cat-for-april.html    
SEE EVERYTHING CROTON'S TOP CAT FOR MAY 2014 HERE http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/05/everything-crotons-top-cat-for-may-2014.html    
SEE EVERYTHING CROTON'S TOP CAT FOR JUNE 2014 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/06/everything-crotons-top-cat-for-june.html    
SEE EVERYTHING CROTON'S TOP CAT FOR JULY 2014 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/07/everything-crotons-top-cat-for-july.html 
SEE EVERYTHING CROTON'S TOP CAT FOR AUGUST 2014 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/08/everything-crotons-top-cat-for-august.html 
SEE EVERYTHING CROTON'S TOP CAT FOR SEPTEMBER 2014 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/09/everything-crotons-top-cat-for.html 
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