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What’s Inside…

5 Editor in Chief 28 Crawford Craft
7 From the Editor 32 Pine Bush Farmers Market
8 Empty Bowls 36 ANG Longaberger Basket Bingo
11 PBHS Class of 2017 Top 20 46 Ragtime the Musical
12 Pine Bush Volunteer Ambulance Corps 50 Reader Photo
20 Lemon Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb 52 Around Town
22 Sgt. Kenneth Von Ronn Memorial 5K 54 Upcoming Events
24 Dose of Reality 55 Then & Now

Making It Happen

Sharon MacGregor has been Michael Bloom hails from the Erni Hewett has been a freelance Melissa Harjes is a freelance
a freelance writer, newspaper Catskills where he resides with and corporate designer for more photographer focusing mostly
his partner Kristin and their two than 20 years. She has worked in on lifestyle and wedding photog-
columnist, and reporter for dogs Chussie and Maggie. He is a creative capacity for companies raphy. She is self-taught with a
more than 20 years. Her current an award winning photographer such as Condé Nast Publications degree in fine arts. When she isn’t
endeavors include the food blog, and Intel. Currently, she is running photographing small children
Fed Well, and running the Hudson and photojournalist. He has her own design studio, Erni Girl and families, she is working as a
Valley Restaurants and Kitchens shot for NBC Universo, Rolling server at Blu Pointe in Newburgh,
group on Facebook while editor Stone, Farmacy Beauty, DETAILS Designs, where she has the
of the Quarterly magazines. She Magazine, The NY Times, NY opportunity to work for the NewYork for the Bonura
Daily News, La-Z-Boy, American Quarterly magazines. She lives Hospitality Group.
and her husband Bruce have Express Black Ink and Ferrari, with her husband Brian and they
raised their sons, Ken and Colin, are raising their children, Evan
Hudson Whiskey as well as and Josie in New Hampton, NY.
in the Pine Bush area. Orange and Ulster magazines.

Acknowledgments

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and
destroy. I came that they may have life and
have it abundantly.”
John 10:10

“And this is the testimony, that God gave
us eternal life, and this life is in his Son.
Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does
not have the Son of God does not have life.”
1 John 5:11-12

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LE T TE R f rom the ed ito r I N C HI EF Owner/Publisher:
John E Kidd
I was always asked as a child, “What do you do when there’s an emer- Editor:
gency John E?” “Call 911,” I would respond. It was probably the first
phone number I ever learned. I knew it worked because the cops came Sharon MacGregor
to our house after I tested it out! We’re all going to face emergency Account Executive:
situations in our lives, and when we do, it can be pretty scary. We have Leigh-Ann Mosca
to know what to do. Director of Photography:

Call an Ambulance! Chances are, when those words are spoken, there’s Michael Bloom
a crisis situation and an urgent need for action. There’s been a few times Layout &
in my own life where I’ve needed an ambulance. The first time was
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of a pool slide after my mother said it was time to get out and dry off. Erni Hewett
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It’s easy to recognize an emergency and the need to call 911, but there are also times when our Pine Bush, NY 12566
spiritual condition warrants a spiritual 911 call. This is so much more important to address than any or email:
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would go to church, but when I left, I looked no different than the world. My practice of religion
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There have been times when I have been afraid to step out and help others. I was embarrassed of
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of me. But when you’re truly in relationship with Jesus Christ, you are not ashamed. The fruit that Volunteer members in the group
is produced in your life is in abundance. People will know you are a follower of Christ by the fruits
that Holy Spirit produces inside of you. The fruits of love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, good- photo are: Ally Henry, Sheri
ness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Life is all about serving others, and I found myself Henry, Joe Moore, Mel Quartarone,
living a life of taking and receiving. Spiritual 911. Joseph Sorrentino, Susan Spinato,
Diane Terhune, Kelly Thomas, Julie
When we face a spiritual emergency, we must turn to God. The Message version of James 4:7-9
says, “So let God work His will in you. Yell a loud no to the devil and watch him scamper. Say a quiet Velez and Lynette Weiss.
yes to God and He’ll be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing
the field. Hit bottom, and cry your eyes out. The fun and games are over. Get serious, really serious. Photo by Michael Bloom
Get down on your knees before the Master; it’s the only way you’ll get on your feet.”
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When you pursue God and empty your life of everything that competes with Him, He will fill you
with life. Abundant life. A life of freedom. A life of joy. I invite you to take a spiritual inventory.
If you have never personally turned from your sin, believed in Christ, and surrendered to his leader-
ship, then now is the time to do so. Once you taste His goodness, you won’t want anything else.
Don’t wait until your life ends and there are no more opportunities to call on God the Father for a
spiritual 911.

I hope you enjoy reading,

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f ro m the ed itor S haron MacGrego r

Ever ride in the back of an ambulance? Ambulance Corps. simply cannot allow impacted both directly and indirectly by
Or, as the healthy passenger for the team to decrease in size. Especially your assistance and cannot begin to think
a loved one who is in need of with a community that is fairly large, and what the outcome would be if you did not
emergency medical attention? I have been geographically spread out, with a bit of a exist.
in both seats and can emphatically state ride to the local hospital for medical care. With appreciation for the volunteers,
it is one of the most stressful situations If you are not able to volunteer yourself,
you can be in, as you can imagine. When maybe your 16 year-old or older child
you are not the patient, but responsible would be interested and if that is the
for ensuring someone receives immediate case, contact the Pine Bush Volunteer
medical care, anxiety and stress rises and Ambulance Corp at (845) 744-5391 to get
every precious second counts as you wait started. Friends, neighbors and loved ones
for the ambulance and trained volunteers will surely appreciate your involvement to
with medical equipment to arrive. make sure this emergency service is always
For those who have received medical available.
care and transportation by a volunteer If you are driving and can see or hear
ambulance corp., can you now think what an ambulance approaching, simply pull
it would be like if this service was not over. Remember to mark your house
available? How would you or someone with clearly visible numbers and review
you care about, have been transported to emergency plans with young children.
the hospital? Dig a little deeper – would A special thanks to all of the past and
they have suffered a permanent injury or current members for their service, and
worse yet, not survived? providing the Pine Bush community
Many volunteer organizations find their with quality emergency medical care and
membership may ebb and flow, but the transport. Unfortunately, I can think of
members of our Pine Bush Volunteer more than one instance where I have been

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Photos By Melissa Harjes
The Pine Bush Central School District
not only has an amazing and talented
art department, they are and have
been a concerned, caring group of
individuals who ensure students have
ample opportunity to create magnificent
works of art while using their talents
for philanthropic purposes. The annual
Empty Bowls night has been in place for
a number of years and welcomes members
of the community to the high school
cafeteria where a ten dollar donation
allows guests to select a unique ceramic
bowl hand-made by a student, a bowl of
soup donated from either a local business
or concerned citizen along with a bit of
bread, and the peace of mind knowing
the money collected will be donated to
help feed those in the Hudson Valley via
food banks.

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By Sharon MacGregor | Photos by Michael Bloom

olunteers. People who make a choice to do
something, not for pay, benefits or reward,
simply because they are driven to, want to, or feel
some type of calling. Quite extraordinary. Especially
when you commit to volunteering to an organization
that may require your presence regardless of how you are
feeling, where you are, the weather or if you are in the
middle of a celebration or other personal commitment.
Volunteering takes top priority, especially when you
decide to become a member of a local organization that
actually is involved in matters of life and death. The
just under two dozen volunteer Pine Bush Volunteer
Ambulance Corps members consists of men, women
and junior members who are trained Emergency
Medical Technicians, trained drivers and members in
training.

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Captain Susan Spinato provided a Pine Bush Ambulance was involved in the after for a short time, but all have a special place in our
wonderful summary highlighting the math of the tragic event in the history of our community, in our corps, and in our hearts. There is
past 54 years of the Pine Bush Volunteer country, the terrorist attack on 9/11. We had a special bond between us.
Ambulance Corp which has been a crew stationed at Westchester Medical Center
condensed below: ( J. Traphagen, D. Grass Sr, S. Spinato), in the Members that dedicated many years of service to
city standing by and ultimately in Ground Zero Pine Bush Ambulance include: Kevin Barrett,
August 1, 1963 at 08:00 The Pine Bush Area (D. Grass Sr., A. Lyons, B. Haskin, S. Spinato) the Pat Carluccio, Edna Dorey, Mae Dunn, Robert
Volunteer Ambulance Corps (PBVAC) began its days following the attack. Foote, Dave Grass, Sr., Hoss Greaves, Bunny
first day of duty with a leased ambulance and 25 Haskin, Vicky Holmes, Roger Kelso, Anna Lyons,
volunteers. In 1993 with the generosity of the We assisted with the ice storms in upstate New York, Betty Moorhead, Marge Napolitano, Pat Pirog,
community were able to purchase three defibrillator the floods in Port Jervis, and the horrific collapse of Bill and Erica Spina, Susan Spinato, Lynette Weiss,
units. Today in 2017, 54 years later the PBVAC has the wall at East Coldenham Elementary School. Wally Westerfield and Adam Zielberger.
three fully equipped ambulances and a first response
vehicle certified by the NYS Department of Health. We supported the ABC Show “Extreme Home Families that have dedicated years of service
Makeover” with EMS Coverage with crews include Burns, Gillespie, Grass, Henry, McGovern,
Mae Dunn dedicated her life to helping others. standing by on-site for the duration of the project Shumanski, Torchio, Traphagen, Walsh, Walton and
She held many positions including teaching CPR and filming. Following that event, our members Zanetti.
and First Aid and many members joined because continued stand by coverage for the tropical storm
of her classes. When she was close to the end of the and hurricane. Dispatchers include: Betty Carter, Betty Foote,
class, Mae would ask who was going to step up and Phyllis McIntyre, and Pat Pirog.
volunteer. She influenced many people not only join We aided Orange Regional Medical Center when
the corps but to go on in the medical field, to become the Arden Hill and Horton campuses were closed Joshua Sullivan was a young dedicated man that
paramedics, flight medics, and nurses. and all patients were transported to the new campus loved to help people in need. He was a volunteer
on East Main Street by transporting patients. not only with Pine Bush Ambulance but with Town
George Low also dedicated his life to others. He (T. McClure, G. Batchsingh, S. Morrow) of Wallkill Ambulance and Port Jervis Ambulance.
started the PBVAC annual 5K Race/Walk back in On March 2, 2011 he passed away.
1987. Long after he retired from the corps he would All of our members contribute in various ways.
come yearly to help organize and run the event the All contribute in the day/day out duties of the When we moved to our building on Center Street,
day of and we all looked forward to hearing him ambulance corps, responding to emergencies 24 we had many members that assisted. Richard
announce the winners of the race. hours a day. Many members have come through Retcho, Sal Dimiceli, Dave Grass Sr., did a lot of
our doors; some came and stayed awhile and some work getting the building ready.

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n a recent night, staff members of
the Pine Bush Quarterly stopped by
to observe a typical evening at the
Ambulance Corp and found to our surprise,
two boy scout troops (Packs 37 and 41) were
receiving informational and fun, interactive
tours of the building, equipment and
ambulances. Children were excited to learn by
taking part in demonstrations given by Captain
Spinato, President Kelly Thomas, Sergeant Mel
Quartarone, and volunteers including Diane
Terhune, as well as others. They also thought
it was very exciting to see their leader in the
role of mock patient while President Thomas
showed the operation of the hydraulic lift on
the stretcher.

Some safety tips Thomas reviewed with the
children included her asking, “Why are there so
many lights and what should drivers do if they
see an ambulance?” The scouts shouted back,
“So people can see them and pull over.”

Everyone was also reminded to know their
address so they could give it to a 911 operator
in the case of an emergency. “If you forget your
address, or you are at a friend’s house, tell the
operator what you see so they can find you.”

At the very end of the tour, Thomas said,
“Okay, now that you know all about the Pine
Bush Volunteer Ambulance Corp, how many of
you are going to come back and join as junior
volunteers when you turn 16?”

Thankfully, quite a few hands were raised.

However, today the group is happy to welcome
interested members. Junior member, Julie Velez
shared one of the reasons she joined was, “I
wanted to help in my community.”

11th grade student Ally Henry said, “I have
learned about the ambulance, CPR, first aid
and hazmat training. I want to be an EMT and
someday work at a hospital.”

Asked what the most rewarding aspects are
to being an active member of the Pine Bush
Volunteer Ambulance Corp is to her, President
Thomas said,“Being able to help someone, when
they most need it and being able to teach other
members of the community (of all ages) what to
do when an emergency strikes. As President,
the most rewarding aspect is, seeing all sorts of
people want to make their community a better/
safer place and being out there changing it call
by call for the better.”

If you, or your child age 16 or older, are
interested in participating, call (845) 744-5391
and visit their webpage at pinebushvac.org
or on Facebook. You will be welcomed by
other members and appreciated by a grateful
community for your very needed volunteer
service.

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Ingredients: Pistachio Crust: 1/2-3/4 cup chicken stock
1/2 cup toasted de-shelled pistachios 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
12 pearl onions 1/4 cup panko bread crumbs Salt & fresh cracked pepper to taste
cleaned and peeled 1/2 cup grated parmigiana reggiano
2 tablespoons melted butter Pistachio Pesto:
Lamb: Salt & fresh cracked 1 clove garlic
1 1/2 lbs. rack of lamb pepper to taste 1 cup packed fresh flat leaf parsley
1/2 ounce fresh mint 1/2 cup fresh oregano
1/2 ounce fresh oregano Dijonnaise 1/2 cup fresh rosemary
1/2 ounce fresh rosemary 2 tablespoon mayo 1/2 cup grated parmigiana reggiano
1/2 ounce fresh flat leaf parsley 1 tablespoon dijon mustard 1/2 cup roasted pistachios
6 cloves of garlic 1 small clove minced garlic 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon salt 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon sugar Sweet Pea Puree: Salt & fresh cracked
1 large lemon 2 cups frozen sweet peas pepper to taste
3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 clove garlic
4 tablespoons soft butter

Method: Pistachio Pesto:

1. Place all herbs, olive oil and garlic in food processor and puree 1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. For convection oven, preheat to 375
until it forms a paste. Set aside. degrees with high fan.

2. Slice lemon into 1/4” rings and toss with salt and sugar. 2. Toss cleaned and peeled pearl onions in olive oil, salt and pepper.
Roast in oven until golden brown. About 15-20 minutes.
3. Rub herb paste on rack of lamb then place lemon slices on
top and bottom of rack of lamb in an airtight storage container. 3. After lamb has been marinated, wipe off herb paste with paper towel.
Marinade for 24 hours minimum to 48 hours maximum. Remove lemon slices.

4. Toast pistachios in a saucepan medium heat until light brown. 4. Sear lamb on medium to high heat in olive oil until light brown. 2
Let cool. Pulse toasted pistachios in food processor until roughly minutes on each side.
chopped.
5. Remove lamb and let rest for 15 minutes.
5. Combine chopped pistachios, panko bread crumbs, melted
butter, grated parmigiana reggiano, salt and pepper in mixing 6. Apply dijonnaise to rack of lamb.
bowl and set aside.
7. Then roll lamb in pistachio crust in shallow dish.
6. Microwave peas for 4 minutes with 2 tablespoons of water.
Then place peas in food processor. Add hot chicken stock, garlic, 8. Place on pan with a wire oven rack. Cook in oven until 135 degrees
butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Blend until smooth. Add internal temperature. Use thermometer.
more chicken stock if needed for smooth consistency.
9. Let lamb rest 10 minutes before slicing.
7. Combine all pesto ingredients in food processor except olive
oil. Pulse ingredients and slowly add olive oil. Blend until smooth. Suggested Plating:
Place pea puree in center of plate.
8. For dijonnaise, combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Cut double chops of rack of lamb and place on top of pea puree.
Garnish with roasted pearl onions and pistachio pesto.
Serve and enjoy!

Dionysis Anagnostou is classically trained chef from the Culinary Institute of American. As a child he spent his
summers in Greece with his siblings and grandmother, from whom he learned some of his favorite recipes.
He currently works for the Bonura Hospitality Group as the Sous Chef at the West Hills Country Club
in Middletown, NewYork.

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“DOGGIE BREATH” COULD MEAN A MORE SERIOUS PROBLEM.

Dental disease isn’t just a human problem.
Pets get it, too. Left untreated, it can harm
not just teeth and gums but vital organs, too.

When you make a dental appointment at Pine Bush
Animal Hospital, your pet will get personalized care.
And you’ll get tips on how to keep their teeth and
gums healthy!

Pine Bush Animal Hospital.
Caring for pets like they are our own.

Pine Bush
Animal Hospital

1 Hardenburgh Rd. Pine Bush, NY 12566
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Photos By John Kidd

T he Greater Pine Bush Partnership (GPBP) hosted a
town forum on April 27th called a “Dose of Reality.”
It was intended to be a community conversation to
discuss the widespread opioid epidemic. There
was a panel of six speakers, two doctors from Crystal Run
Healthcare who spoke about the disease of addiction,
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council spoke about prevention in
our families and our community, Catholic Charities discussed
treatment options, Peter Lazier shared being a parent who
has suffered great loss, and it ended with Mike Balles, a
successful story of a young man in recovery. There was a
full hour of Q&A for any questions that the audience had
for the professionals. Tables with free informative materials
were available from 14 different organizations. Our goal was
to educate the public on this crisis and leave no questions
unanswered. The GPBP plans to host another public forum
in the Town of Wallkill in the Fall.

For more information on how you can get involved:
Website: www.greaterpbpartnership.org
Email: [email protected]

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By Sharon MacGregor | Photos By John Kidd Jared Lozupone really set the tone at Crawford Craft and our customers
seem to really enjoy the seasonal menu changes, the food, and that we
Some residents of Pine Bush may remember The Grasshopper on Main source locally when possible for meats, cheeses and produce, which also
Street which was owned by Mike Moroney’s father until he passed away pairs nicely with the craft beer movement. For summer, we will launch
in September 2012. At that time, Mike and his wife, Sindy, contemplated the new menu soon and are offering outside patio dining in the back.”
the idea of taking over the business. It took a bit of time to formulate
the plan, but then they launched what is now known as Crawford Craft. Dishes that seem familiar such as fried chicken, are given a bit of an
elevated flavor without taking away the reason why they are a beloved
Moroney explains, “My father was one of eight children and my last classic. While it may seem standard to offer golden french fries, the
name, our coat of arms, the name means hospitality. My dad grew up on crispy exterior and tender bite of the Crawford Craft version will
a farm in Ireland and seven out of the eight Moroney’s either do or have certainly become your new favorite.
owned bars and restaurants, so it’s kind of in the blood. I really enjoy it.
I like talking to people and overall, it’s just pretty cool. We took a big The Moroneys are also current residents of the Pine Bush area with three
gamble, but it’s working out.” of their four children in schools within the district. Adrian, Zoe, and
Mia are all growing up here while big brother, Emelio, is pursuing his
Customers of course enjoy a wide selection of craft beers, but can also education in Manhattan. Asked if any of the children are expressing
select from a number of specialty cocktails created with local spirits, or any interest in following in the bar/restaurant business, Moroney laughs,
traditional selections, as well as standard soft drinks. “Not right now, although Zoe really enjoys baking.”

Inside, the blend of industrial interior, with a bit of modern art and During their time away from the business, when they are trying to cross
touches of rustic details are a welcome visual change. The bar and tables items off of a never ending to-do list, the couple are pretty private and
were custom made and are quite appealing. creative people who pursue interests in creative writing, photography,
film making and acting.
“It was a big renovation,” shared Moroney. “One of the things visitors
are often surprised about is our décor. Artist Lynn Tedaldi painted all of “We are very fortunate. We weren’t sure how this would go, but with
our unique paintings including the Banksy inspired “Lynnksy” as well as so many beers and breweries from the Hudson Valley and the good
the owl and deer.” people here, it’s going well. Today, we’re just sitting on our porch and it’s
beautiful. We love things like the UFO festival and I truly enjoy seeing
In addition to the remodel, the plan for Crawford Craft was slightly our customers satiated and happy.”
different than their also successful Scotchtown Craft. “Scotchtown Craft
is a little more casual with upscale bar food,” Moroney explained. “Chef

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Circleville Middle School Hosts Career Day

Circleville Middle School (CVMS) students got
the chance to explore the different options avail-
able to them in their futures during a Career Day
on April 26.

Organized by Assistant Principal Seth Siegel, the
event featured approximately 30 presenters who
represented a wide variety of careers, including
nursing, law enforcement, business, engineering,
and banking.

Students in Grades 6-8 visited the school’s gym-
nasium throughout the morning, armed with
prepared questions to ask the professionals. Their
queries ranged from “How did you decide on your
career?” and “Where did you attend college?” to
“What do you enjoy the most?” and “What is the
hardest part of your job?”

Mr. Siegel, who is new to his position this year, Above: Circleville Middle School Isabella Gallego-Herrera (left) and Alexa Mundo ask local
feels that Career Days are important, especially for surveyor Dan Yanosh questions about his job.
middle school-aged students.

“It’s a great opportunity for the students to start
thinking about their futures and to make connec-
tions with the people and jobs that are out there
in the real world,” he said, adding that the Wallkill
East Rotary Club was instrumental in reaching
out to professionals in the local community and
getting them to participate in the event.

“We were fortunate that so many individuals
wanted to help out,” Mr. Siegel said. “We got a lot
of positive feedback from students that they really
enjoyed Career Day. We’re hoping to bring it back
next year and make it bigger and better.”

Below Left: Landon McSweeny, Wyatt Findley, Ashleigh Mol- Above: Officer Michael Perry, a NYPD bomb technician, shares information about his job with
zahn, and Thiery Jean-Baptiste watch as Dan Marcy, commu- Circleville Middle School classmates Ayden Rodriguez (right) and Michael Lounsbury.
nity relations specialist for the New York Bridge Project, demon-

strates key aspects of his job.

Above: Ralph Tana, owner of Propoint Imprints & Promotions, speaks with Circleville Middle
School students (from left) Elizabeth Eberhardt, Luca Raimondi, and Madison Conklin during
Career Day on April 26.

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Above: Circleville Middle School students (from left) Sean Villanoza, Jack Zwart, and David Teaching Excellence Award goes to
Tamakloe speak with local engineer Amador Laput during Career Day on April 26. Melissa Hopmayer, PBHS

PINE BUSH CRISPELL MIDDLE SCHOOLMelissa Hopmayer, Pine Bush High School
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TBy John Kidd
he EJR PTA hosts a wonderful Moms Night Out every year for moms to
come out and enjoy a variety of foods and desserts, be entertained by a
DJ, try their luck a numerous raffles, and all of the proceeds go towards
the school’s PTA for our students. There are baskets prepared by each class
room with different themes that are raffled off as well as big ticket items such as
Pandora, Coach, Michael Kohrs and items or gift certificates donated by various
local businesses such as Pineapple Day Spa, L’il Miss Day Spa, Hearts n Flowers
Florist, Christopher Jacobs, and more. It’s a great night out to socialize, eat, laugh
and have a chance to win some amazing prizes.

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By Sharon MacGregor
Photos by John Kidd
Every spring for the last 11 years, the Pine Bush community has
come to look forward to the Longaberger Basket Bingo game held
at the Pine Bush High School. This fundraiser benefits the All Night
Graduation (ANG) Party which is held the evening of graduation so
students have a safe place to celebrate their accomplishments with
friends. Basket Bingo has become an event all its own and many
friends and families have now made it a tradition to attend with a fun
night being more valuable than winning any prizes. Special thanks
to all of the volunteers who ensure this ANG benefit is organized
and well attended.

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Photos by Ninah Tulangow
The Pine Bush High School held its 4th annual My School Color Run
May 21, 2017.
The funds raised from this event support our Enrichment Academy,
Excelsior Program, and Academy of Finance in the high school.
These programs offer high school students the opportunity to
take classes in various career fields and enhance their educational
experiences. Often guiding their choices of colleges, careers,
and interests. This program has definitely benefitted thousands
of students through the years and we would like to continue to
support these amazing programs here at the high school through
events like the “My School Color Run.”

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Pine Bush High School (PBHS) students who are interested in the “If we had these types of programs when I was in school I wouldn’t have left,”
engineering, manufacturing, and technology fields are getting an extra leg he said. “Take advantage of these opportunities to help further your careers.”
up thanks to a $10,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation.
Mr. Hopmayer expressed his gratitude to the Haas Foundation, saying,
The grant, which was secured by Principal Aaron Hopmayer, will be used “When you partner with great businesses it means great things for kids.”
to support the school’s growing engineering program, as well as to help
fund student scholarships. Photo by Jessica Murray, Ulster BOCES Community Relations.

Jim Quinn,an applications engineer for Haas Automation,the foundation’s Top left: Pine Bush High School Principal Aaron Hopmayer accepts a
parent company, visited PBHS on March 22 to present the check to $10,000 grant check from Jim Quinn, an applications engineer for Haas
students in the Excelsior Engineering Academy. Mr. Quinn, a 1984 Automation. Pictured in the background is Pine Bush Central School
graduate of Pine Bush, got to see firsthand how the program has grown District Assistant Superintendent for Business Michael Pacella (right)
since partnering with Haas two years ago. He was especially impressed and Board of Education President Lloyd Greer Jr.
with how students are using a Haas Mini Mill to produce motorcycle
parts, set pieces for the school play, and more. Top right: Pine Bush High School Principal Aaron Hopmayer explains
to students in the Excelsior Engineering Academy what the Haas
“It’s amazing to me that kids this age are being exposed to this kind of Foundation grant will mean for them.
manufacturing technology,” Mr. Quinn said.
Bottom left: The Pine Bush High School Excelsior Engineering Academy
Pine Bush Central School District Board of Education President Lloyd recently accepted a $10,000 grant from the Gene Haas Foundation. The
Greer Jr. was also on hand to accept the grant. Mr. Greer, who has been money will be used to support the school’s growing engineering program,
candid about the fact that he dropped out of PBHS years ago, reminded as well as to help fund student scholarships.
the students in attendance how lucky they are to have such diverse
educational opportunities. Bottom right: Pine Bush High School Excelsior Engineering Academy
teacher Kenneth Marshall (right) explains to Jim Quinn, an applications
engineer for Haas Automation (left), and Pine Bush Central School
District Assistant Superintendent for Business Michael Pacella how
students are using a Haas Mini Mill to complete projects.

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Three young computer network specialists stare intently at their computer monitors, from Pine Bush HS in June, and will continue their education in college in order to
steadily reacting to the information crossing their screens. As members of two six- join the forces of networking experts in a profession that is growing exponentially as
person teams, they have been directed to identify cybersecurity vulnerabilities within cybersecurity becomes a priority in future technologies. Thomas is a junior and will
the images, and secure the “digital doorways” in the computer operating system of a continue in the CTE Engineering/STEM program next year.
large corporation. They must perform these critical tasks while maintaining the con-
tinuous function of the network. Thomas Cerniglia, Camerin Figueroa and Magnus As they look toward their promising futures after graduation, Camerin and Magnus
Roberto confidently maneuver through the myriad of virtual images, looking for un- recognize the value of their CTE education in Engineering/STEM. Magnus says, “This
necessary software and other cybersecurity threats that could critically compromise program gave me a practical, usable education. I actually got to experience the field
the company’s business operation. before I spend lots of money in college pursuing computer networking. I know this
is what I want to do, and I have a head start in getting there.” Camerin agrees; “This
The scenario appears authentic, but it actually took place in a classroom at the Orange- program provided an environment that allowed me to learn what I really want to
Ulster BOCES Career and Technical Education Center’s Computer Networking Cisco/ learn, and I also went through this experience with other students who have the same
CCNA program in the Engineering/STEM Careers Academy. The network specialists, goals that I do. I’m really looking forward to continuing the career direction that I
who are Pine Bush High School students, were participating in the CyberPatriot Na- started here at BOCES.”
tional Youth Cyber Defense Competition, a Cyber Education Program conceived by the
Air Force Association to inspire high school students toward Their instructor, Robert McMann, is proud of his students,
careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathemat- and knows they will have many options for meaningful
ics (STEM) disciplines critical to the future and security of the and lucrative careers after college. “The level of maturity
United States. CyberPatriot is just one of many competitions and dedication these students have shown over the last
these young networking superstars have excelled in during two years is impressive.Their achievement in the competi-
their two-year program in the CTE Engineering/STEM Acad- tions has added a valuable dimension to their classroom
emy. Thomas shared his thoughts on CyberPatriot: “It takes curriculum by impressing upon them the vital nature of
a lot of knowledge and skill in order to even get in there and IT security. They have learned to think creatively, research
compete. If it wasn’t for BOCES, it would have been so much more difficult to learn information productively and function as team players to solve very complex prob-
Linux coding and how to maneuver through a computer’s command line in order lems. With their skills, I’m confident they will excel in any profession they choose in
to be successful.” And they were certainly successful! Last year the CTE CyberPatriot the future.”
team’s efforts placed them first in the Gold Tier level in the Northeast Region and
seventh overall in the nation. PHOTO CAPTION: Magnus Roberto (right) and Camerin Figueroa.

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to achieve their CCNA(Cisco Certified Network Associate) and CCENT (Cisco Certified
Entry-level Network Technician) certifications. Camerin and Magnus are graduating

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By John Kidd
Pine Bush High School performed the musical Ragtime for the senior citizens
on Wednesday March 22, 2017. Impressive student performances, stage sets, and
period costumes brought the show to life. The musical arrangements from the high
school orchestra were impressive to all attending. Thank you to Brian Flint, Director,
Robin Evans and Jacob Barkman, Assistant Directors, Ralph Wagner, Technical
Director, and Set Coordinators, Randy Wilcox and Alan Bressler, and the student
performers, musicians, and production staff and crew for a memorable evening.

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he senior citizens of the Pine Bush Central School
District were treated to a night of dinner and a show.
The Pine Bush High School cafeteria was trans-
formed into a banquet hall for a wonderful dinner and dessert
served by students and staff volunteers. The dinner was fol-
lowed by a peek performance of the Pine Bush High School
version of Ragtime! Dinner was delicious and the show was
enjoyed by all.

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