MEMBER SPOTLIGHT MONDAY: STEPHEN DOMINELLO

2012, Stephen Dominello, far right

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IT'S MEMBER SPOTLIGHT MONDAY AT YOUR ALL VOLUNTEER CROTON FIRE DEPARTMENT FB PAGE: 

This week's salute to one of Croton's Bravest goes out to Deputy Chief Stephen Dominello. Stephen has been a member of Washington Engine Company No. 2 since 1984, and served as Chief of Department from 2002-2004. READ AND SEE MORE HERE https://www.facebook.com/CrotonFire/posts/911466989000859

MORE PHOTOS - GOBLIN WALK 2017, COURTESY OF CROTON UNITED'S FACEBOOK PAGE

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PHOTO ALBUM COURTESY OF CROTON UNITED's FB PAGE -- GOBLIN WALK 2017

Terrific weather and a huge turnout made this year a great Goblin Walk. A large part of the record attendance was due to new residents participating, according to Mayor Greg Schmidt: “This is a very optimistic sign for the future of Croton. New families are moving in and they are driving increased involvement in community events...READ AND SEE MORE HERE https://www.facebook.com/crotonunited/posts/883735975116768

PHOTOS, THE 2017 CROTON-ON-HUDSON GOBLIN WALK

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Croton held its annual Goblin Walk today and as always, this well attended event drew some very talented and creative costumes.  Click on the link to see a few photos--and stay tuned for more  http://bit.ly/2xw6hJx

UPDATED: SEE MORE PHOTOS COURTESY OF CROTON UNITED  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/10/more-photos-goblin-walk-2017-courtesy.html
 

WESTCHESTER COUNTY FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES COMM. FINDS THE CROTON DEMS PUGH, ATTIAS & HOROWITZ ENGAGED IN UNFAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES AGAINST CROTON UNITED

CROTON UNITED, PRESS RELEASE, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 10/27/17 - Croton Democratic Committee, Trustee Brian Pugh, and Trustee Candidates Amy Attias and Sherry Horowitz Engaged in Unfair Campaign Practices Against Croton United

In findings issued today, the Westchester County Fair Campaign Practices Committee (FCPC) ruled that the Croton Democratic Committee, Trustee Brian Pugh, and Trustee Candidates Amy Attias and Sherry Horowitz made three inaccurate statements that constitute unfair campaign practices.

In a separate finding the FCPC ruled that none of the five complaints filed against Croton United by the Croton Democratic Committee and Trustee Brian Pugh were unfair.

Croton United was founded in 2014. This is the fourth time in four election campaigns that the Croton Democratic Committee and Trustee Brian Pugh have been cited for unfair campaign practices against our nonpartisan community organization.

Croton United Chair Ken Walsh said, “Engaging in honest communication with the public is one of Croton United’s core values. These findings demonstrate that we have run a truthful campaign, while our opponents, as in the past, have done otherwise.”

These are the three “unfair” findings issued today:

COMPLAINT 1: Ms. Schuyler complained that, in a letter that was then posted online, the Croton Democratic Committee and candidates engaged in an unfair campaign practice by claiming that Croton United opposed the rezoning of the Harmon area.
FINDING: UNFAIR

The statement is inaccurate because Croton United did not yet exist when the
rezoning of the Harmon area was discussed by the Village Board.

COMPLAINT 2: Ms. Schuyler complained that the Croton Democratic Committee and candidates engaged in an unfair campaign practice by claiming that Croton United opposed the Croton Landing riverfront purchase.
FINDING: UNFAIR

The statement is inaccurate because Croton United did not yet exist at the time of
the Croton Landing riverfront purchase.

COMPLAINT 5: Ms. Schuyler complained that the Croton Democratic Committee and Mr. Pugh engaged in an unfair campaign practice by claiming in June 2017 that Mr. Pugh was an attorney even though he was not admitted to practice law until October 4, 2017.
FINDING: UNFAIR

At the time of the letter, Mr. Pugh was not an attorney.

For copies of both findings and additional information about the FCPC see their website www.faircampaignpractices.org

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

And now by special request for more detail--the extremely rare "Fire House” Playset #4819", 1954, by Marx, complete with original box.  

Featured in a previous auction at Croton's own SeriousToyz.com, it sold for  $1,634.08 in 2012.  Click on the photos and enjoy.  Proof positive that if you have serious stuff...think SeriousToyz. 

Five for five, the latest saling adventures of Rob & Monica http://bit.ly/2zbTujM

Fans of Little Orphan Annie may be interested to know that creator and cartoonist Harold Gray lived right here in Croton; read more here http://bit.ly/2y7Kig1--and you can enjoy more of Gloria Swanson, also a Croton resident, in the latest Chanel fashions, 1932, here http://bit.ly/2lmqsYI

Three vintage putz houses--restored! http://bit.ly/2yVBXvs

A flickr photo album, updated, of putz churches and chapels, new and vintage http://bit.ly/2zJaudo 

Looking for vintage--and vintage inspired Christmas movies and cartoons---have we got a list for you! Courtesy of Family Christmas Online http://bit.ly/2zI5Kow

And if you're loooking for vintage--and vintage inspired--Halloween decorations and putz houses, click on the link!

Courtesy of Matthew, Lynn, and... http://bit.ly/2iCOZrv

AWARD WINNING HALLOWEEN WINDOW, FAMILY CATEGORY, 2017

Courtesy of the Croton United FB page; check out the window at Croton Vision Center http://tiny.cc/nc1ioy

MORE ABOUT CROTON'S GLORIA SWANSON...AND CHANEL

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Yes, we're big fans of Chanel....so when one of the Everything Croton Elves came across both Chanel AND one of Croton's most famous residents--Gloria Swanson--we just had to share. Click on the images below--from 1932'S TONIGHT OR NEVER.

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/10/1922-swanson-sets-style.html

THE GOD SQUAD AT THE 2017 CHAPIN RUN AGAINST HUNGER

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It can't be said enough...Croton is blessed with an outstanding number of volunteer groups dedicated to truly helping those in need--and with more than just words. One such group is Holy Name of Mary's God Squad. It's been your editor's privilege to cover this outstanding ministry for many years.

Click on the photo to see the God Squad at this year's Harry Chapin Run Against Hunger (that's Sandy Chapin on the far left, Harry's widow, who co-wrote "Cat's in the Cradle" and their daughter Jaime Chapin Miller next to her, photo courtesy of the Run). 

To see the God Squad's Fall 2017 calendar of events, including the annual Sleep-out--and photos from past events too here at Everything Croton--click on the link: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/09/god-squad-2017-fall-calendar-2017-sleep.html

To learn more about HOLY NAME'S YOUTH MINISTRY AND GOD SQUAD, visit  http://www.holynameofmary.org/youth-ministry-hnmy-god-squad

FOR MORE FROM THE 2017 RUN AGAINST HUNGER  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/10/notes-more-from-2017-run-against-hunger.html

LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE, HAROLD GRAY--THE CROTON CONNECTION

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LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE, HAROLD GRAY--THE CROTON CONNECTION. Courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of the Croton Historical Society. Click on the images below.

You may also enjoy:
--ERIC KNIGHT, LASSIE, THE CROTON CONNECTION http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/12/eric-knight-author-of-lassie-this-above.html 

A CROTON THANKSGIVING 1983

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BY SPECIAL REQUEST: A CROTON THANKSGIVING 1983; clck on the images below, courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY.

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/10/a-croton-thanksgiving-1970s-by-special.html

VINTAGE G.E. CHRISTMAS LIGHT GUIDES AND CATALOGS

Now this is a great find AND worth a repeat look. 

A flickr page with eight vintage General Electric Christmas light guides, catalogs from the 1920's to the 70's; a perfect resource for vintage lighting collectors or enthusiasts--click on the link, with thanks to Jeff Carter for his generosity http://bit.ly/17xTk0o

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY THE HISTORY OF NOMA ELECTRIC http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/07/vintage-christmas-lights-history-of.html

A CROTON THANKSGIVING, THE 1970'S, BY SPECIAL REQUEST

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By special request at the mailbox: "Looking for any Croton Thanksgiving in the 1970's, how it was celebrated here, in the schoools and churches if possible."

Answer: You're in luck---click on the photo from 1973--courtesy of the archives maintained by the volunteers of The Croton Historical Society ---see more at the links below:

1973, PART ONE http://bit.ly/2gwTuiX
1973, PART TWO, INTERFAITH SERVICE AT HOLY NAME http://bit.ly/2l8GAgm
1979 THANKSGIVING AD FEATURING CROTON BUSINESSES http://bit.ly/2zJ9SoT
1971, A CROTON THANKSGIVING http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/10/a-croton-thanksgiving-1971-interfaith.html

DAFFODIL DAY 2017, A PHOTO ALBUM COURTESY OF THE CROTON UNITED FB PAGE

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DAFFODIL DAY 2017, AN EXTENSIVE PHOTO ALBUM COURTESY OF THE CROTON UNITED FB PAGE--thank you everyone for coming out (CLICK ON THE PHOTO).

IT’S SPRINGTIME IN CROTON--Well, it will be spring sooner than you think, and when it returns Croton will have a sea of daffodils, courtesy of today’s volunteers.

Daffodil Day 2017 was hosted by the Croton Conservation Advisory Council. The 16th annual event is held in memory of the victims of 9/11. The plantings today will bloom next spring along Benedict Blvd. SEE MORE HERE https://www.facebook.com/crotonunited/posts/880059232151109

ANNUAL HALLOWEEN WINDOW PAINTING...& LOU MILANO

Lou is not just a connoisseur of fine wine. When he puts on his Halloween orange attire, he doubles as an art critic....SEE MORE HERE, courtesy of the Croton United FB page http://bit.ly/2yZrdNh

PART TWO, PREPPING FOR THE 2017 CROTON FIRE FAIR

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It's not easy prepping for the annual Croton Fire Fair--the food, the equipment, setting up and transporting the "museum", etc.---it all requires many many hours---yes, it's a lot of hard work but as one volunteer said, it's also a lot of fun, immensely satisfying and from an educational perspective, important as well. Click on the link to see a few photos--https://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/albums/72157687295398721

And see more from the "Museum" out back here https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/10/prepping-for-croton-fire-fair-2017-part.html

And courtesy of Croton United http://bit.ly/2xJy34A

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: MIRAPLAS STYRON WALL TILE!

Ah yes...not every mid-century modern decorating trend was a keeper...and now our latest edition of GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: MIRAPLAS STYRON WALL TILE--select scans from a 1950's catalog--in Carnation Pink, Black Magic and more--we'll let the photos do the talking....click on the images below.  P.S. Old "new" stock often available on EBAY.

See the last edition of GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/10/gone-but-not-forgetten-telzall-amazing.html

COURTESY OF THE CROTON-HARMON BOOSTER CLUB FB PAGE, CONGRATS HANNAH KAEBNICK

Varsity girls! Hannah Kaebnick finishes with a medal! Pictured with fellow Tigers Meagan Harrison and Anneka Rust--click on the link https://t.co/eZ0pLtBwqV

ACTOR PETER STRAUSS, THE CROTON CONNECTION

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A READER WRITES: Is it true that Peter Strauss got his start in Croton?

Answer: Yes. By way of The Croton Shakespeare Company. Read and see more at this link https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2016/10/1970-crotons-peter-strauss-as-will.html

You may also enjoy this review from 1976 of RICH MAN, POOR MAN. Courtesy as always of the Croton Historical Society archives. Click on the images below.

FROM THE EVERYTHING CROTON MAILBOX--TURKEY VULTURES

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A READER WRITES: WE'RE NEW IN TOWN. CAN'T ANYTHING BE DONE ABOUT THE SWARMS OF THOSE BIG BLACK UGLY LOOKING BIRDS IN THE VILLAGE? THEY SORT OF LOOK LIKE TURKEYS.

ANSWER: They're called Turkey Vultures--IT'S FLOCKS not swarms--and while their featherless heads are not the most attractive we'll admit--they are magnificent in flight--click on the photo--and an important part of the eco-system.  They are nature's recyclers and can remove a deer carcass from the road in less than an hour.  Read more about them here http://bit.ly/2yxCvoJ

REMEMBERING THOMAS EDISON

Who died this date in 1931--an American inventor and businessman, who has been described as America's greatest inventor. He developed many devices that greatly influenced life around the world, including the phonograph, the motion picture camera, and the long-lasting, practical electric light bulb (AND CHRISTMAS LIGHTS!)  Dubbed "The Wizard of Menlo Park". READ MORE HERE http://bit.ly/1AkHOEL

Click on the photo, courtesy of Bill Griffin, to see an  Edison Bell Phonograph, made in Great Britain about 1908 from the Thomas Edison Museum, Fort Myers, Florida--and if you like the old wax cylinder recordings http://bit.ly/2yvsLLP

AND READING ABOUT OLD CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS https://oldchristmastreelights.com/table_of_contents.htm

AND MORE EDISON LINKS:
--1885, THE EDISON ELECTRIC SCARF PIN! http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/12/gone-but-not-forgotten-edison-electric.html
--1920, WILL YOU JOIN MR. EDISON IN AN EXPERIMENT  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2016/02/1920-will-you-join-mr-edison-in.html

NOTES & MORE FROM THE 2017 RUN AGAINST HUNGER, PART TWO

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Not even gray skies and the threat of rain could dampen the spirits and good fellowship of the 2017 Harry Chapin Run Against Hunger attendees and participants. PART TWO--MORE SNAPS! Click on the photo by John Spring.  An all around great day throughout Croton-on-Hudson! 

--SEE OODLES MORE HERE http://bit.ly/2zhTIlv 

--82 photos, GOOD PEOPLE DOING GOOD THINGS, Sam and Karen Columbo, Pete Tsagarakis & Company, Croton Colonial Diner, Boy Scout Troop 28, Croton Tigers and many more http://bit.ly/2yyay2r

SEE PART ONE HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/10/notes-more-from-2017-run-against-hunger.html

STAY TUNED FOR MORE. 

MANGIA!!! EATALIA CELEBRATES NATIONAL PASTA DAY

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Courtesy of the Croton United FB Page: EATALIA CELEBRATES NATIONAL PASTA DAY---In joint celebration of National Pasta Day and The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze, the folks at Eatalia on Hudson are serving a butternut squash ravioli today.

Executive Chef Sam Settembre has several fresh entrees available for families who arrive early for the Blaze and want to have dinner. (CLICK ON THE PHOTO.)

Sous chef Luis Cadme was preparing pastas this afternoon when Deputy Mayor Anderson stopped by for a multi-course lunch of ravioli, pasta primavera, and traditional spaghetti with homemade meatballs.  READ MORE HERE http://bit.ly/2xMj3mt

P.S. Sam Settembre makes the best ravioli around! 

A "PINK" SCARECROW IN HARMON

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The last of the scarecrows were hung this morning in Croton's first ever ANNUAL SCARECROW CONTEST.  They're all special---but--here's one we missed---it's all done up in "pink"---in recognition of BREAST CANCER MONTH.

Click on the photo--and in case you missed it--more SCARECROW CONTEST PHOTOS  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/10/scarecrows-arrive-in-harmon.html

NOVEMBER UPDATE--WINNERS OF THE CONTEST ARE  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/11/and-now-winners-of-2017-croton.html

REMEMBERING EUGENE "PORKY" LEE OF THE LITTLE RASCALS

Who died this date in 2005--Eugene Gordon Lee (October 25, 1933 – October 16, 2005) was an American child actor, most notable for appearing in the Our Gang (Little Rascals) comedies as Porky from 1935 to 1939. During his tenure in Our Gang, Porky originated the catchphrase "O-tay!", though it is commonly attributed to Buckwheat.  READ AND SEE MORE HERE http://bit.ly/2yt5OuH

CAN'T GET ENOUGH LITTLE RASCALS? GO HERE:  http://bit.ly/2yq0tT9

THANK YOU RICK AND SUSAN SAMMON--CROTON ARBORETUM

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THANK YOU FROM THE CROTON ARBORETUM--click on the photo: THANKS AGAIN to Rick and Susan Sammon, who held the second of two photo walks this morning to raise money to complete the Arboretum's handicap-accessible boardwalk. READ MORE AT THEIR FB PAGE HERE http://bit.ly/2ylXRrH.  You may also have an interest in http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/10/croton-arboretum-beer-tasting-smashing.html