Your editor extends congratulations to these outstanding young men as well...
From the Croton Fire Dept. FB page: The CFD would like to take a moment to congratulate Lieutenant Carlton Sargeant (TL44) and Firefighter Chris Colombo Jr. (E119/T10) whom completed the NYS Apparatus Operator - Pump course this past weekend. This 24 hour class was held at the Westchester County Fire Training
Center over six evenings and all day this past Saturday. This program
reviewed the responsibilities of pump operators, hydraulics and friction
loss, pump controls and accessories, fire streams, pumper practices,
pumping from draft and pump evolutions, and using the fire pump at the
fire hydrant. Thank you for your giving up this time of yours to help benefit our department, brothers! Keep up the great work! https://www.facebook.com/CrotonFire/
Courtesy of the Croton United FB page:
WELCOME CROTON’S NEWEST BUSINESS!
Alicia Mann and Denise Vitanza have opened Envy Hair Salon, and Deputy Mayor Bob Anderson stopped by to welcome them and join the Grand Opening Celebration. (CLICK ON THE PHOTO.) Westchester natives, Alicia and Denise have worked together as stylists
for more than 14 years....READ AND SEE MORE HERE https://www.facebook.com/crotonunited/posts/862288613928171
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BY SPECIAL REQUEST, MORE CROTON IN THE FALL OF 1983; CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW, courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of The Croton Historical Society.
YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY THE CROTON FIRE FAIR 1983 Http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/09/the-croton-fire-fair-1983.html
AND A VERY VINTAGE CROTON HALLOWEEN 1983 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/09/a-very-vintage-croton-halloween-1983.html
A graveside service will be held 11:00am Wednesday at Bethel Cemetery,
Croton-on-Hudson, NY. MORE INFO HERE http://bit.ly/2fgE7hE
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THANK YOU FROM THE CROTON YACHT CLUB, HUDSON RIVER DAY 2017, DENNIS KOONEY, DIRECTOR
I want to take this opportunity to thank the Croton Yacht Club membership, and all others, who participated in the preparation and execution of the most successful Hudson River Day to date. I would also like to thank the community for supporting this important event.
In spite of the Elliott Way construction and competing events such as the Town of Cortlandt “Family Fun Day”, we realized the best attendance since its inception nine years ago. The model of providing a full educational and interactive experience centering around the history and ecology of the river coupled with our partnership with the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association (HRFA) has evolved into the most unique and successful event of its kind, on the river.
Thanks to the HRFA, the youth fishing contest was again a home run. 55 children registered and participated in the event throughout the day, with 22 fish caught and entered. Some species caught and released included white catfish, channel catfish, white perch, striped bass and blue fish, and also a blue claw crab. First place was awarded to Gabriel Camillieri with a 21 ¾” catfish, second place was an 18- inch catfish caught by Andrew Callaghan and in third place was a 15 ½” catfish caught by Luca Camillieri. More than 30 fishing rod and reel combinations were awarded throughout the day to participants, which were donated by both the HRFA and the Croton Yacht Club. The happiness and excitement of those receiving awards were dwarfed by those children who caught the first fish of their lifetime.
The food was outstanding, and the chowder pot was drained to the last drop. All exhibits and exhibitors were engaging, especially the crafts for the children. Chris Letts captivated the audience at the “touching table” where the children could see, touch and smell some of the river’s fish species. Our viewing tanks provided a unique look into the underwater world of the river. Presentations by Scott Craven and Bob and Mary Ann Booth were engaging and informative. Thank you to Croton Police Department Officers who exhibited the Village Police Boat and to members of “Ferry Sloops” for providing a free sailing experience on a picture-perfect day. Finally, for the first time in seven years, the “River Dog” competition, initiated and organized by Brigid Faranda, was a tie. The two winning dogs were Aslan a male white Siberian Husky and Sadie Burns a Golden Retriever.
As Croton Yacht Club members, we take pride in providing this experience to the community. As parents and grandparents, we take comfort in knowing our children and grandchildren are being afforded an opportunity to make a life changing connection to the river we all love.
SEE MORE FROM HUDSON RIVER DAY 2017 HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/09/part-two-notes-on-river-day-2017-at.html
Yes indeed. There CAN BE TOO MUCH OF A GOOD THING--check out this Christmas ad for Mom and daughter look-alike dresses--from Sears 1959. Your editor is now the proud owner of this catalog, courtesy of the Peekskill Attic Treasures Flea Market (open on Sundays, nine-ish to four-ish but only while the weather permits) and while a lot of pages are missing, you'll be seeing more of it from time to time.
And here's something from one side of the spectrum to the other--an oldie but goodie--check out this 1932 ad for Rain starring Joan Crawford. Crawford played prostitute Sadie Thompson; Walter Huston was the conflicted missionary. You can read more here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain_%281932_film%29
It's followed by one of our favorite Halloween putz houses by Howard Lamey. Click on the photos.
We love the old tinplate toys (many of which would never pass the "safety" test these days with their sharp edges and corners--how did we ever survive, lol). Then we started thinking about BIG INDOOR TRAINS TRIBUTE TO TINPLATE--a'la houses and such; there are some really great "easy street scene projects" here and much more.
Always worth a second and third look; click on the link -- creative inspiration in spades! http://bit.ly/2wAyqO0
It's that time of year again; time to re-read THE SPOOK HILL CHRONICLES http://bit.ly/1hPyjqc
A brief history of candy corn! http://bit.ly/1t3B0rm
A fabulous vintage fireboat made by IDEAL back in the day, courtesy of TOYS AND STUFF http://bit.ly/2xrDiJ
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ON 9/17, CROTON'S BAKED BY SUSAN HOSTED TWO BREAD BAKING CLASSES TO BENEFIT HURRICANCE HARVEY RELIEF EFFORTS. The event raised $390 and as you can see, it was a rousing success! Snaps provided by BBS and taken by MONIKA MORGAN. Click on the photos.
FOR MORE ABOUT BAKED BY SUSAN, VISIT http://bakedbysusan.com/
Stanley "Jack" Pezanowski-Mr. Pez- passed away on September 14th, just
shy of his 90th birthday. He was born at home on Mt. Airy to George and
Alexandra Pezanowski on October 28, 1927. He was a lifelong resident of
Croton-on-Hudson, leaving only to serve in the Navy in Hawaii during
WWII. Jack owned and operated his own roofing and siding company for
over 40 years and he was highly regarded for both his skills and his
generous nature, always helping those who needed a hand. He was also a
proud member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 137
and worked on many building projects in the NY area.
Jack was best
known and loved for his sense of humor and his harmless pranks which
kept his friends and family laughing until his final days. The party up
in Heaven is certainly merrier now with Jack as a guest. He read the
newspaper every day and he enjoyed watching NY Giants and Ohio State
football games as well as the Yankees. The most important thing in
Jack's life was his family. He leaves behind the love of his life, Dodie
(Dymes) Pezanowski; beloved children Elaine (Jim) Loft; Kevin (Beth)
Pezanowski; Karen (Sean) Higman; and cherished grandchildren Gretchen
and Hallie Loft; Abigail and Leah Pezanowski; Ryan (Claire), Matt
(Samantha) and Caitie Higman, as well as his dear nephew Bob (Liz)
Pezanowski and his neighbor and friend Eric Bishop, who has helped him
so much over the years. He was predeceased by his parents, his twin
sister Helen, sister Henrietta and his brothers Alex, George, Stephen
and Joseph.
Visitation will be on Monday, September 18, 2017 from 2-4
& 7-9pm at Edward F. Carter Funeral Home, 41 Grand St. in Croton.
Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, September 19th
at 10AM Holy Name of Mary Church also in Croton followed by private
interment. In lieu of flowers please make donations in Jack's name to
the Croton Historical Society, 1 Van Wyck Street. Croton-on-Hudson, NY
10520
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Part Two--River Day 2017at The Croton Yacht Club---photos courtesy of Ferry Sloops--their free sails at the event http://bit.ly/2xbnmdN
See more River Day 2017 here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/09/part-one-notes-on-river-day-2017-croton.html
FOR MORE ABOUT FERRY SLOOPS, VISIT http://www.ferrysloops.org/
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CROTON.
SEPTEMBER DAYS IN CROTON 1907; CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW. YOU MIGHT ALSO ENJOY http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2016/12/the-top-five-2016-everything-croton.html
Our friends at European Film Star Postcards have a fabulous post on one of our favorite actors--Maurice Chevalier--who was especially wonderful in his later years---a'la Gigi and Fanny.
Read and see more about him courtesy of EFSP here: The trademark of French actor, singer and entertainer Maurice
Chevalier (1988-1972) was his casual straw hat, which he always wore on
stage, plus a cane and a tuxedo. His signature songs included Louise, Mimi and Thank Heaven for Little Girls. For more, click on the link:
We continue
with our "flashback" posts as we continue to recapture those weeks when
we took a break from blogging (midway in September, 2016 until the
beginning of March) but not a break from adventuring together! (Click on this great model train layout photo from a town exhibit, complete with drive-in theatre!) See and read much more flashback here http://bit.ly/2xjT1uf
