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LE TTE R f rom the ed itor

Looking down from above, the big picture with the widest lens may show a geographical area known
as the Hamlet of Pine Bush, but zoom in and you may see the Crawford Town Park. Zoom in a bit
more and you can start to see the shape of a cancer ribbon and maybe a bit of the Garden of Hope.
Zoom in further and you will probably see Donna Henke. She may be alone, with her husband, or
any one of a corps of volunteers who carry out any number of tasks related to the Garden of Hope or
the Pine Bush Area Relay for Life.
When I asked Donna Henke if we could set up a time for an interview, her first response was, “I am
not sure I am interesting enough,” to be a story in the Pine Bush Quarterly. Well, I certainly beg to
differ. One thing I really want to stress is this woman, this survivor, this volunteer, this organizer,
co-chair, mother, wife and sister, is certainly interesting. She shared her story with some humour, cold, hard facts, and
compassion for others facing their diagnosis. In fact, if I sit and review the film in my head of the time I have spent with
her, the highlights would be hearing her say at a Relay, “I can’t wait for a day when no one else will ever have to hear the
words, ‘You have cancer,’ and her passion for ensuring the survivor celebration, with dinner and recognition, is one of
the key aspects of the entire Relay for Life event.
Right now, a man, woman or child may be receiving results of a test and may be told, “You have cancer.” Right now,
Donna Henke is likely working out details or coming up with new ideas to keep the community interested in the Pine
Bush Area Relay for Life. I’m sure if a cure is found tomorrow, Henke would be fine with the idea of looking for another
cause to champion and would successfully find a way to tie the community to it. But, today, your help is still needed
so, look up the Relay on Facebook, join a team, or simply contact Donna to learn more about becoming a volunteer or
committee member and look for a way you can participate in the June 2, 2018 event.
Donna Henke, your story is certainly interesting and congratulations as you celebrate your own journey as a survivor
living cancer free for ten years!
Take care,

Making It Happen

Michael Bloom hails from the Orlando Cruz is a Lower Hudson Tom Bushey has more than 30 Erni Hewett has been a freelance
Catskills where he resides with Valley photographer based out years experience telling stories and corporate designer for more
his partner Kristin and their two of Orange County, NY. He has a through photographs. He took than 20 years. She has worked in
dogs Chussie and Maggie. He is passion for capturing photojour- a photography course taught by a creative capacity for companies
an award winning photographer nalistic images and loves taking Anthony Frandino in his senior such as Condé Nast Publications
artistic environmental portraits for year at Monroe-Woodbury High and Intel. Currently, she is running
and photojournalist. He has his clients. Orlando is a veteran of School. He was first published in her own design studio, Erni Girl
shot for NBC Universo, Rolling both the military and law enforce- the Photo News where he later
Stone, Farmacy Beauty, DETAILS ment which allows him to bring a worked before spending the rest Designs, where she has the
Magazine, The NY Times, NY unique style and perspective to of his newspaper career at the opportunity to work for the
Daily News, La-Z-Boy, American Times Herald-Record. Tom is now Quarterly magazines. She lives
Express Black Ink and Ferrari, his images. a freelance photographer based with her husband Brian and they
are raising their children, Evan
Hudson Whiskey as well as in Middletown. and Josie in New Hampton, NY.
Orange and Ulster magazines.

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How often do we put our hope in things of circumstance? I hope Owner/Publisher:
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Earning hEr wings:
haylEy JEnsEn soars at ctE’s aviation program

Hayley Jensen, a junior at Washingtonville High Administration (FAA) regulations, flight operations,

School, is a first-year student in the Orange-Ulster emergency procedures, and cross country flight

BOCES Career and Technical Education Center’s planning – all basic knowledge used in aviation to

(CTE) Aviation program, and loving every minute of prepare students to qualify for their FAA Private Pilot’s

her training. She says, “Aviation has been awesome License.

so far - lots of fun, always a new experience. I have

met many interesting people from various schools The flight portion of the course provides instruction on

and formed many friendships. Flying has always how to safely operate the airplane during all phases

been a dream of mine, and now of flight including: taxiing, take-

by attending the CTE Aviation “Flying has always been a off, straight and level climbs,
program, it is a dream-come-true!” dream of mine, and now by descents, turns, ground reference
attending the CTE Aviation and performance maneuvers,
Aviation is a two-year program and various types of landings.
taught at OU BOCES in program, it is a dream- All training is conducted by
collaboration with Take Flight come-true!” FAA-certified instructors, and
Aviation at the Orange County is focused upon a student’s
– Hayley Jensen

Airport in Montgomery, New York. mastering of the FAA practical

Take Flight Aviation was recently recognized for test standards. The CTE Aviation instructor is Helen

excellence in flight training by the Aircraft Owners and Deeley, who is also passionate about her students

Pilots Association (AOPA), the world’s largest aviation and their dreams to fly. “It’s so wonderful to work with

association. students like Hayley; she’s friendly, intelligent and

thoughtful.” As an instructor Ms. Deeley also fosters a

The CTE Aviation program emphasizes the positive and engaging atmosphere in the classroom.

operation of single-engine aircrafts. Classroom

instruction includes aerodynamics, airspace, aircraft Photo CaPtion: Hayley Jensen completing her first
performance, communication and radar service, solo flight.
aeronautical charts, aircraft systems, Federal Aviation

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Thanks to Orange County Director John McCarey and County Executive Steve Neuhaus for The Pine Bush Engineering Academy made another trip to Bonneville Salt Flats this summer.
working with the Town of Crawford to make the new walking trail a reality. Although it is Their attempts to capture another record were stopped short after the motor lost the front
closed for the season, it will be fully open and complete next spring with new loops more than cylinder. Nevertheless, the students were able to explore the pits, meet some great people, and
doubling the size of the trail. It is a great addition to our community. also got a backstage look at the bub streamliner. They also got to meet seven time land speed
record holder Valerie Thompson who is attempted to best her 304.265 mph run.

The Town of Crawford hosted a picnic for the Pine Bush Senior Citizens Club. It was a Each year the Pine Bush Central School District presents the Christopher Bement Award to a
great time had by all. Thanks to the Crawford Police Department and PBA for cooking staff member who has had a significant impact on the children of the district. This year, the
the food. honor went to John Hicks (left), Director of Educational Technologies and a 22-year employee
of the district. Presenting the award is Tim Mains, superintendent of Pine Bush Schools.

Congratulations to Suzy Russell of Over the Moon Enrichment Center. Friends, family, and Alexandra Alfieri, recipient of the 2017 Pine Bush Area Chamber of Commerce scholarship.
staff celebrated as they held their grand opening September 9th at 89 Boniface Drive. The school The Board of Directors and Chamber Members wish you the best of luck in your future
School age enrollment begins at 18 months old through Kindergarten. For those interested in endeavours at the University of Syracuse.
registering, go to their website, print and fill out a registration form. www.otmenrichment.com

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Congratulations to the 2017 National Technical Honor Society Inductees. Construction Congratulations to Allison Watkins Blazeski for being recognized by the Pine Bush School
Careers Academy: Darius Beckford; Education Careers Academy: Jessica Wall; Engineering District at this year’s graduation ceremony for her tireless volunteer work for the All Night
Careers Academy: Thomas Cerniglia; Health Careers Academy: Alisha Sutherland, Natasha Graduation Party. The award is given to one person a year, for service and dedication to the
Taylor, Ashley Williams; Security Careers: Serena Nelson, and Steven Rodriguez. community. Blazeski said, “It’s all worth it as long as the kids are safe.”

PBHS Principal Aaron Hopmayer (center) and staff members Ken Marshall (right) and Pat Cub Scout Pack 41 at Hudson Valley Renegades Annual Scout Night. New Dens forming
Reiser pose next to an Excelsior Engineering Academy logo that was featured on a Stewart- for Kindergarteners and 1st graders and limited availability 2nd, 3rd and 4th grades. Email
Haas race car that competed in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, held at the Pocono Raceway Cubmaster Benz for more info on scouting [email protected].
in Long Pond, Pennsylvania on June 10. The honor was made possible through Haas
Automation, a co-owner of Stewart-Haas Racing and a sponsor of the Engineering Academy.

A fun gathering of Pine Bush graduates who also attended Little Lambs Preschool On September 17th members of the Crawford Police Department and the Meier family paid
together. tribute to Sergeant Eric Meier E.OW. (09-17-2015). The family and department held a private
ceremony and placed a wreath at the department memorial.

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