SERVICE INFO FOR MARILYN ARLENE HANSEN

With condolences to the family. Your editor got to know Marilyn from past events at Asbury Methodist. Visitation/wake and church services at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/croton-on-hudson-ny/marilyn-hansen-9012397

Marilyn Hansen, 74, a native of Croton-on-Hudson, passed away in Las Cruces, New Mexico on Wednesday, January 22, 2020. Born to Esther McMeen and William Colbert on April 8, 1945, Marilyn lived in Croton until the age of 7 when the family relocated to Peekskill; she graduated from Peekskill High School in 1963. She returned to Croton afterwards, where she met her future husband Peter at Asbury United Methodist Church in Croton. They married at the church in 1970 and raised their two daughters in Croton.

Marilyn worked at IBM during her early career years, and then worked for several years at Briggs-Rogers Insurance in Croton. While working and raising the children, she went to college part-time, ultimately getting Accounting degrees from both Westchester Community College and Pace University. She spent the final twenty years of her career working as the Payroll Administrator at The Mental Health Association of Westchester in Tarrytown.

Marilyn was the treasurer for Asbury UMC for almost 40 years, and was the treasurer for Bethel Cemetery for nearly as many years. She was also a past long time member of the Asbury Bethel Bell choir, and was famous for her cherry cheese cake pastries at various events.

Marilyn was a proud snowbird for the last three years, as she and Peter would spend winters in Las Cruces.

Marilyn is survived by her husband Peter, two daughters Denise (Joseph) Castricone, Janice (Peter Kulibaba) Hansen, a brother William Colbert, one granddaughter, Landry Castricone, seven nieces and nephews, her best friend of over 50 years, Marilyn Reid, and many loving friends and neighbors. She was predeceased by her parents and her sister, Iris Dixon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be sent to Asbury United Methodist Church in Croton, or to the charity of one's choice. Visitation will be at Edward F. Carter Funeral Home in Croton on Wednesday, January 29 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A service in her memory will be held at Asbury UMC in Croton on Thursday, January 30 at 11 a.m. with burial to follow.

MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON

As always, some wonderful finds, oldies but goodies, special requests and more. Click on the photos and links.

First up, the 2020 Homage to Woolworth's at Valentine's Season....boy do we miss those old five and dime stores! See close-ups and more retro and vintage Valentine goodness from this display here.

Next a fabulous 1957 department store toy department display, complete with space guy AND BONGO MONKEY! Thanks Barb!

That's followed by Lee's very creative PUTZ UNDER GLASS.  

And finally some fab old typeface symbols from 1924.  Again, click on the photos and links.

Looks what Howard's been up to in case you missed it---new 2020 Dolly House Repros! More here!

And look what Pete uncovered---the old raffia fences on the vintage made in Japan cardboard putz houses were WOVEN NOT SEWN  SEE MORE HERE!  

FOR THOSE OF YOU THINKING ABOUT YOUR SPRING AND EASTER DISPLAYS ALREADY(!), A SPRING FLOWERING TREE FROM FROM LUCY; CLICK HERE

A "ROOF THATCHING" TUTORIAL FROM CHRISTMAS NOTEBOOK! CLICK HERE

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO LIKE THE OLD CREPE PAPER TREAT CUPS (ALSO KNOWN AS UT CUPS), BLUMCHEN STILL HAS SOME, IN LIMITED COLORS, IN STOCK -- CLICK HERE

AND CHECK OUT THE "VALENTINE VILLA" TUTORIAL AT PAPER GLITTER GLUE HERE 

TO THE PERSON LOOKING FOR THOSE LINKS ON THE "OLD WAX CYLINDER RECORDINGS" YOU WILL FIND THEM ALL AT  https://oldchristmastreelights.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=20&sid=63cfb58a377df4a2279fba0e4c1a4d82

PUTZ IN VERMONT HAS FINISHED THAT VERY SPECIAL LIGHTING PROJECT---MAKE YOU SURE YOU CHECK OUT ALL THE PAGES FROM START TO FINISH! CLICK HERE 

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BY SPECIAL REQUEST, THE 1973 CRAFTS DEMONSTRATION AT THE CROTON FREE LIBRARY

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BY SPECIAL REQUEST, THE 1973 CRAFTS DEMONSTRATION AT THE CROTON FREE LIBRARY. Click on the images below.

PRAYER SERVICE FOR VERA SCOZZAFAVA

Condolences to the Scozzafava family; prayer serviece at Edward F. Carter Funeral Home 3pm January 25th https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/croton-on-hudson-ny/vera-scozzafava-9010408

REMEMBERING BONANZA'S PERNELL ROBERTS

Who died this date in 2010--Pernell Elven Roberts, Jr. (May 18, 1928 – January 24, 2010) was an American stage, film and television actor, as well as a singer...OBITUARY---Pernell Roberts, the ruggedly handsome actor who shocked Hollywood by leaving TV's "Bonanza" at the height of its popularity, then found fame again years later on "Trapper John, M.D.," has died. He was 81. READ MORE HERE
 
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN....TURN ON THE T.V. http://bit.ly/2lQ1ZLg

CLICK ON THE PHOTO TO SEE A VINTAGE COLORING BOOK COURTESY OF CROTON'S OWN SERIOUSTOYZ.COM

MORE WATER MAIN BREAK INFO

Residents report discoloration much improved---Water Main Break - Residents Urged to Run Cold Water Last Updated: January 23, 2020 - 11:53am Last night, the Village experienced a water main break at the Village Well Fields. The entire distribution system experienced heavy agitation which has resulted in brown water throughout the Village. The Water Department was able to isolate the break, and restore water back into the system, however residents are urged to run the cold water faucets within their house to remove the discoloration.

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

As always, soome fabulous finds, oldies but goodies, special requests and more, Click on the photos and links.

First up, this vintage Macy's candy tin has been mentioned before but since it found its way into this year's Christmas display, it was worth showing again---great graphics---and check out some othero memorable "house"/"building tins ---new---but also with great graphics--click here. 

Next up, another beautiful hand-tinted postcard, we think circa 1918 or so, from Suzee Que's collection.

And that's followed by a new and very large silver putz church belonging to Flickr friend Matthew; we think this color palette is gorgeous and are getting very inspired to have a church completely encased in silver glitter! 

Click on the photos and enjoy.

And don't miss Lynn's cotton top repro of a vintage candy box.  Right down to the Santa.  It's outstanding!  Click here. 

OR HOWARD'S REPRO OF A VINTAGE CASTLE; CLICK HERE

We found this rather interesting blog: Mr. Tiny's Wacky Tacky--check out this post: PAINT ME A WINTER WINDOW http://thewackytacky.blogspot.com/2013/12/paint-me-winter-window.html

Yowza: The 1962 Remco Toy Theatre---a Steamboat! SUCH PUTZABILITIES! CLICK HERE.

Wonderful outdoor "city block" train layout, so worth looking at again; click here

SPEAKING OF TRAINS,FROM PAUL RACE--PLANNING THE NEXT EXPANSION--A REAL BEAUTY! SO WORTH SEEING--MORE HERE. 

TO THE READER LOOKING TO MAKE HER OWN TWISTED TREES, WE HAVE JUST THE PERFECT VIDEDO TUTORIAL FROM PAPERGLITTERGLUE RIGHT HERE!

And Lisa says: Wouldn't this little cardboard shaped cupcake window box look great in an Easter Putz with battery operated tea light inside? http://bit.ly/15vwMQc 

An outstanding collection of vintage/antique Christmas candy boxes/containers--love the piano one--and of course the houses ; CLICK HERE 

LOOKING FOR MODEL TRAIN INSPIRATION? OLD VINTAGE TRAIN CATALOGS AND ADS TOO.  CLICK HERE!

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WRESTLING, LONG TIME CROTON-HARMON COACH SAM OCCHIPINTI TO RETIRE AT SEASON'S END

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Wrestling: Longtime Croton-Harmon coach Sam Occhipinti to retire at season's end -- JOURNAL NEWS -- Four decades is a long time to build up a résumé and leave a lasting impression.

For longtime Croton-Harmon head coach Sam Occhipinti, he has decided that this season, his 40th, will be his last. He will step down from his post at the end of the year.  Although he's compiled 226 victories over the years — the 11th most on the Section 1 all-time career wins list — Occhipinti wants his legacy to be defined beyond wins and losses. READ MORE AT https://www.lohud.com/story/sports/high-school/wrestling/2020/01/22/wrestling-longtime-croton-coach-sam-occhipinti-retire/4540878002/

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN....CROTON-HARMON HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING 1958 THRU 2014 https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/02/croton-harmon-high-school-wrestling.html

CROTON'S ALL GUARD LOCKSMITH IN THE NEWS, SOMERS

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CROTON'S ALL GUARD LOCKSMITH IN THE NEWS, SOMERS

Ahough All Guard Lock Inc. no longer has a storefront in Croton, the company is still serving the local area, its owner, Michael Della of Somers, said last week.

“We had a shop in Croton for 29 years,” Della said.

Della now operates All Guard as a mobile unit, which he has been doing for about one year. “We lost our lease and we figured that was the best way possible” to provide his services, Della said.

“I just want to let people know that we’re still around even though we don’t have a storefront,” Della said. “We can be reached by phone and nothing on that side has changed.”

READ MORE AT  https://www.theexaminernews.com/all-guard-lock-inc-somers/

For more information about All Guard Lock Inc., call 914-261-5704. 

EVERYTHING CROTON REMEMBERS ANN MILLER

Who died this date in 2004. Born Johnnie Lucille Collier (April 12, 1923[– January 22, 2004), and known professionally as Ann Miller, was an American dancer, singer, and actress. She is best remembered for her work in the Classical Hollywood cinema musicals of the 1940s and 1950s. 

READ MORE here.

Click on the photo to see Miller in a 1944 ad for Max Factor face powder----it also promotes her role in Carolina Blues, a Columbia Picture.  

To see video clips of Miller in Stage Door (at only 14 years old), Kiss Me Kate, The Love Boat and more, click here.

FOOD FOR THOUGHT, OSSINING, PORT CHESTER SEEK ADDITIONAL FUNDING, INCREASE IN STUDENTS, MINORITY POPULATIONS, RISING POVERTY RATES, NEWS 12

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FOOD FOR THOUGHT----NEWS 12 ---Ossining, Port Chester seek additional funding as districts face educational cuts, teacher layoffs

Parents from Ossining and Port Chester were protesting in White Plains Saturday, calling for more state aid in their school districts. Ossining Union Free School District is one of several school districts facing cuts to educational programs and teachers layoffs, unless the governor can sign off on more state aid. Over the past decade, the Ossining school district, among many others, have seen an increase of students, plus rising poverty rates and minority populations. READ AND SEE MORE AT http://westchester.news12.com/story/41581337/ossining-port-chester-seek-additional-funding-as-districts-face-educational-cuts-teacher-layoffs

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR CHRISTINA MARTZ

In lieu of flowers please make a donation in Christina's name to a charity of your choice. Memorial service 1/21 at Edward F. Carter https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/croton-on-hudson-ny/christina-martz-9003611

MORE LOCAL CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS

--Congratulations to Ossining and Briarcliff Manor Regeneron semi-finalists; see the front page of the January 16 through 22, 2020 Gazette

--Congratulations to Croton's Eddie Scutari, Wrestlers showcase skills as Scutari wins Hen Hud tourney, see page 6 of the Gazette, January 16 through 22, edition.   Congratulations as well to all the other participants who won their respective challenges.

--Congratulations to Jackie and Jimbo on their retirement to Florida.  Good luck!

--Congratulations to Parker and Tyler on their tenth anniversary!

MORE RECENT CONGRATULATIONS HERE!

IN NEWS: CROTON'S DEBT, THE KATZ PROPERTY, CROTON POINT AVENUE PROJECT, & GOUVEIA

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CROTON POINT AVENUE PROJECT MAY GET GREEN LIGHT--click on the photo---residents are encouraged to read the very lengthy and thorough Gazette article on this ever escalating-in-cost debacle. The Gazette is on sale just about everywhere.

Also related to the Croton Point Avenue project with the still-empty and deteriorating building at the Gouveia "Park", is an important letter from Bob Anderson--Shiny Object Syndrome--to read it, click here

As for the Katz property re-zoning, you are encouraged to watch the work session of  January 13th on demand at the village website.  Now under discussion (surprise), is the possibility of any building at the site being 100% RESIDENTIAL as opposed to mixed use.  Rumors remain unconfirmed that any building at the site will be "100% affordable".  Residents must address these questions and comments directly to the board.

AND IN CASE YOU MISSED IT, a letter from a recent Gazette and Steven Saporito on the re-zoning/Katz issue: WE NEED TO SAY NO TO THIS PROPOSAL; CLICK HERE

You may also have an interest in https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2019/06/from-gazette-lets-have-honest.html

As for the village's escalating debt, please read an important letter from Joel Gingold--CROTON'S FISCAL WIZARDS---and last week's Gazette here.   

TO THE RESIDENT WHO HAS ISSUES WITH THE EVER ESCALATING PARKING LOT RATE INCREASES, PLEASE ADDRESS THIS DIRECTLY WITH THE BOARD.