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ary 14, 2017, Crispell Middle School, at the
direction of Robin Evans, presented a full
length production of, “You’re A Good Man,
Charlie Brown,” at the Pine Bush High
School. An awesome job was done by both
cast and crew, and the audience came away
with smiles on their faces and songs in their
heads.

Eighth grader Isabella Scala-Palladino, a
third year drama club member said, “I en-
joyed being in the show very much. It was an
incredible experience to learn and grow with
some of my favorite people. I knew play-
ing Lucy would be a big responsibility, and I
truly wanted to do justice for this iconic and
unique character”.

Natalie Bronson, an 11th grader who worked
as an intern, shadowed the director and
helped in several aspects of the production.
“It’s been a great experience,” said Natalie.
“Seeing the show come together as a whole
blew me away. These kids have never failed
to amaze me!”

Robin Evans, Director, explained, “I expect
a lot of these students who are 11, 12, and
13 years old, but they always meet the chal-
lenge. I could not have asked for a more tal-
ented, hardworking cast of students.”
Interim Superintendent, Donna Geidel, en-
joyed the show immensely and was very
impressed with the student’s performance.
“Thechoreographyand singing wereexcellent!”

Photos by John Kidd

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By Sharon MacGregor Pine Bush sophomore Colin Lang has been
Photos by John Kidd busy busting diving records and winning titles
this season. Lang won the Orange County
Interscholastic Athletic Association diving title
at Cornwall and scored 517.05 points in the
11-dive competition.

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Storm damage on Mohican Lake Road in Glen Spey, NY. Photo submitted by
Scott Pappalardo of Ground Control Aerial Photography. We want to publish your

great photos or artwork. Send them to [email protected]

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Quest Athletics, with event producer Cheer, LTD recently competed in Trenton, NJ and the Members of the Circleville Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind before the competition.
three teams include athletes ranging in age from 4 - 17 years, in this photo: Lieutenants 2,
Recruits with a first place win and Sergeants who also took first place and earned a bid to the
summit held in Disney this May. The Black Ops team (not pictured) also won first place.

Members of the Crawford Police Department including Officer Matarazza recently visited Troop 447 distributed over 600 toiletry items across the district for families in need through
children at Metropolis A Gathering Place, Inc. the school nurse at EJR and PBE as well as PBE food pantry and the New Prospect food
pantry. The troop also made a special care package for the family in Pine Island/Warwick
whose house exploded as part of the Sisters to Sister Drive happening through girl scouts.

Past Pine Bush Relay for Life Chairperson Donna Henke was recently named Hudson Valley Brenda Otto (left with Danielle Pappalardo and Matthew Flanagan) spoke at a recent Pine Bush
Champion of the Cure. Area Chamber of Commerce meeting.

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Spc. Julio Fernandez of the Army National Guard Counterdrug Task Force joins Jillian Cubmaster Erwin Benz with Pastor Robb Hewitt, of the Mountainview United Methodist
Kahrs, Nick Kahrs and Annette Kahrs of the Greater Pine Bush Partnership. The group Church, who delivered the opening and closing prayers at the Pack #41 Blue and Gold
of volunteers, including children, labeled over 1,000 pizza boxes at 8 area locations with Banquet.
4 different conversation starter stickers regarding drug use. A community conversation is
being planned for May in a town hall forum with a panel of experts regarding prevention
and combating drug use. Look for Greater Pine Bush Partnership on Facebook for more
information.

Cub Scout Pack #41 held their annual Blue and Gold Awards Banquet at Kuhls The Boys & Girls Club Pine Bush Elementary program has been tapping into their creative
Highland House. To join, please contact Cubmaster Benz at (845) 234-5323 or side this week. They’ve been cutting, pasting, and building each day while still being physically
[email protected] active and completing homework each day! PBE is certainly staying busy.

Sandy Spitzer Crawford Arts Association Challenge Winner with her first place entry. Dancers from the Sharon Mitchell Performing Art Center were excited to participate in the
recent Spirit of Dance Awards competition held in March at the Spackenkill High School
in Poughkeepsie.

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Upcoming Events

March 26: Pine Bush Area Chamber of Commerce Home May 14: Pine Bush Color Run at the Pine Bush High School
Show from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. will be held at the Town of hosted by the Pine Bush High School Academies is a fun
Crawford Community Center this year at 115 St. Route 302 non-competitive 5k where runners will be doused in colored
across from Pine Bush High School. No admission charge to powder at stations throughout the race. Following the race,
this event. participants will enjoy a party, DJ, dancing, as well as, food
April 1: Easter Egg Hunt at Castle Park will be held on the same and vendors. All students, community members, and anyone
field as the Relay for Life. Children to grade 6 are welcome interested, are invited to participate in this fun event! All
with a $5 entry fee per child which will include admission to the proceeds will go towards funding the Enrichment Academy
egg hunt, a goodie bag and activities including pictures with program and Academy of Finance. For more information,
the Easter Bunny. Please be aware there are no bathrooms contact Tracy Buckridge or Shari Haas at 744-2031 Ext. 3609.
open this time of year, and event is subject to cancellation You can register online at: www.PineBushMSCR.eventbrite.com
in the event of dangerous weather or ground conditions. May 20: Pine Bush UFO Fair from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Enjoy all-
Weather determination will be made by the Town Board by day family-friendly festivities when Main Street closes down
Thursday of that week. If a cancellation is necessary, it will be and the Pine Bush UFO Fair begins! Local businesses, vendors
posted on the Town of Crawford Facebook Page. Rain date and an eclectic cast of characters take over Main Street in the
is Sunday, April 2 from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. Questions? Please hamlet of Pine Bush. Enjoy a huge assortment of food, live
contact Ms. Tudisco at Pine Bush High School (845) 744- 2031. music, craft vendors, UFO novelties, live characters walking
April 29: 8th Annual Sgt. Kenneth von Ronn Scholarship about, pop-up street performances, interactive experiences,
Memorial 5K Walk/Run at 161 Center Street, Pine Bush. photo ops, and more. Don’t miss the now INFAMOUS, and
Registration starts at 7:30 a.m. Walkers leave at 8:30 a.m. and often hilarious Alien and UFO themed parade as it marches
runners leave at 8:45. Raffles, 50/50 available and continental through town. For serious enthusiasts and sky watchers, a
breakfast for all participants. Proceeds are used to give wonderful line up of speakers and presenters who will speak
scholarships to students graduating from Pine Bush High on Pine Bush’s UFO history, as well as sightings all over
School with $23,000 awarded to date. the world.

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Walker Valley Baseball Team circa 1920’s
Jim Weed First row far right. Jack Weed photo collection.

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