CROTON CHRONICLE--CARY ANDREWS HOSTS A BIRDING TEA TO BENEFIT SAW MILL RIVER AUDUBON

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THE CROTON CHRONICLE--MICHAEL BALTER

Croton's Bird Commissioner, Cary Andrews, hosts a "Birding Tea" to benefit the work of Saw Mill River Audubon. The birder-atti turned out in force.

WHEN YOU INVITE A LOT OF BIRDERS TO YOUR HOUSE THEY TEND TO FLOCK IN LARGE NUMBERS. ESPECIALLY WHEN THE WEATHER IS SPECTACULAR JUST BEFORE A COMING HEAT WAVE.

On Saturday, June 15, Croton Bird Commissioner Cary Andrews hosted about 40 guests for a “Birding Tea” at her home on Hunter Place in the village. No birding was done, but there was tea, and a huge spread of food. The guests filled Cary’s living and dining room, her patio out back, and there was even a small gathering on her front lawn.

The event was intended to benefit the Saw Mill River Audubon, with which Cary has been affiliated for many years..........   

READ MORE AT https://thecrotonchronicle.substack.com/.../crotons-bird...

HOLY NAME OF MARY --THREE YOUTH MEMBERS ATTENDING THE 31st CAPUCHIN APPALACHIAN MISSION

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HOLY NAME OF MARY --THREE YOUTH MEMBERS ATTENDING THE 31st CAPUCHIN APPALACHIAN MISSION 31st Capuchin Appalachian Mission  

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Three of our parish youth members, John Marino, Evelyn McAndrew, and Jack McAndrew, will be attending the Capuchin Appalachian Mission in Harlan, Kentucky from July 8th-16th. 

Please support this Mission with a donation within your means; $10, $20, $50, $100, or more. Most of all please pray for the Missionaries that the trip is fruitful and blessed. You can read more about the Mission here: https://www.capuchin.org/cfm/summer-programs

Donations can be made online at: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/capuchinyfm/restriction/ Capuchin+Appalachian+Mission Or, if you prefer, mail your check to: CFM-CAM, PO Box 268, Garrison, NY 10524. Please include the Holy Name of Mary Youth in the memo or the online form.

REMEMBERING PALISADES AMUSEMENT PARK AND MORE

The blog has had a lot of requests for the amusement parks of yesterday.....and so...Yes, there was the history-themed Freedomland in the Bronx---click here.

And happier, less political days at Rye Playland.

But for many of us, the Queen of Amusement Parks was New Jersey's PALISADES AMUSEMENT PARK---the vinegar-soaked French Fries, the Tunnel of Love, the world's largest outdoor salt water pool, and so much more--gone but not forgotten--more at http://www.palisadespark.com/index.htm

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY THIS BOOK BY LOCAL AUTHOR PHYLLIS REILLY, CONEY ISLAND PHOTO BOOTH, INSTANT MEMORIES, 4 POSES FOR A QUARTER https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2020/02/croton-resident-phyllis-reillys-book-is.html

FIREWORKS NOTICE FROM THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT 6/15

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Fireworks at King's Marina in Verplanck: 6/15/24 at 9:15pm---MORE AT Fireworks at King's Marina in Verplanck: 6/15/24 at 9:15pm - Town of Cortlandt, NY News

TRANS LIA THOMAS--DREAM OF DEFEATING FEMALE ATHLETES DASHED BY COURTS

As this has been a much-discussed local issue: The dream of transgender swimmer Lia Thomas to defeat more biological female competition was dashed after the Court of Arbitration for Sport rejected a challenge from Thomas that would have allowed the athlete to compete in elite competitions for women.  MORE AT Lia Thomas Olympic dream dashed by court - MSN

FROM THE MAILBOX

--To "James TXXXX": regarding your request, the Gazette publishes local Public Notices; these are not online and never have been.  Perhaps you mean the now defunct North County News? In any case, you can contact The Gazette editor at thegazette.us@gmail.com

--To our commenting trolls: Ignoring the current lawsuit against the schools does not make it go away. No one forces you to read this blog---but for those who do, a mini wrap-up with more to come:

****HERE IS THE CHRONICLE ARTICLE: (1) Breaking: Parents Defending Education sues Croton-Harmon schools in federal court for alleged constitutional violations related to harassment, bullying, DEI policies (substack.com)

****THE 63 PAGE COMPLAINT IS HERE

****The 6/13/2024 issue of THE GAZETTE has this suit as a front page cover story.

--The blog has had several requests for the following:

*****A reader has wonderful memories of  "Scoop's"---and wondered if we had anything in the archives.  Indeed we do THE NEW EVERYTHING CROTON: BY SPECIAL REQUEST--SCOOP 'N JUDY's, THE 1950's

*****A reader is looking for: CHHS PRESENTS THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER 1958; MORE HERE