WOO HOO     Just a quick post to congratulate the cast, orchestra, and crew of the Pine Bush High School production of "Beauty and the Beast" on their triumphant opening night performance.  It was incredible guys.  From set design and production to music, acting, dancing, and singing you rocked this one!     If you are planning to attend either the 2 PM or 8 PM performance today, Saturday April 5 and don't have tickets yet, please get to the Pine Bush High School early as last night was a sell out and today will surely be a repeat.      04/04/2008

 WELCOME TO PINE BUSHWELCOME TO PINE BUSH, NEW YORK. Whether you are planning to relocate here for a new career or to be closer to your family, you have chosen a great place to call home! Pine Bush has so many things to offer: a great location for commuters, a wonderful sense of community and affordable homes for any lifestyle.LOCATION: Nestled at the base of the Shawangunk Mountains approximately 20 miles west of the Hudson River and 75 miles north of New York City, Pine Bush is on the border of Ulster County and Orange County. The Shawangunk Kill, a small river, marks this boundary.Major transportation centers nearby include the following:· Three interstate highways · An international airport located approximately 15 miles southeast of Pine Bush· Rail· The Hudson RiverAside from commu... 04/04/2008

 WELCOME TO PINE BUSHWELCOME TO PINE BUSH, NEW YORK. Whether you are planning to relocate here for a new career or to be closer to your family, you have chosen a great place to call home! Pine Bush has so many things to offer: a great location for commuters, a wonderful sense of community and affordable homes for any lifestyle.LOCATION: Nestled at the base of the Shawangunk Mountains approximately 20 miles west of the Hudson River and 75 miles north of New York City, Pine Bush is on the border of Ulster County and Orange County. The Shawangunk Kill, a small river, marks this boundary.Major transportation centers nearby include the following:· Three interstate highways · An international airport located approximately 15 miles southeast of Pine Bush· Rail· The Hudson RiverAside from commu... 04/04/2008

 WELCOME TO PINE BUSHWELCOME TO PINE BUSH, NEW YORK. Whether you are planning to relocate here for a new career or to be closer to your family, you have chosen a great place to call home! Pine Bush has so many things to offer: a great location for commuters, a wonderful sense of community and affordable homes for any lifestyle.LOCATION: Nestled at the base of the Shawangunk Mountains approximately 20 miles west of the Hudson River and 75 miles north of New York City, Pine Bush is on the border of Ulster County and Orange County. The Shawangunk Kill, a small river, marks this boundary.Major transportation centers nearby include the following:· Three interstate highways · An international airport located approximately 15 miles southeast of Pine Bush· Rail· The Hudson RiverAside from commu... 04/04/2008

  Hello All ,Get ready for the kick off the Relay For Life season on May Day For Relay! On May 1, communities across New York and New Jersey, from small towns to big cities, are turning purple in celebration of this biggest fundraiser in the world. Join the movement Paint Your Town Purple! It's easy. Hang purple decorations around your town center, wear a purple shirt or tie, or decorate your office with purple balloons. Your participation will help spread the message of hope in your community and raise awareness about this great event. More purple ideas to get you started:Hang purple ribbons around trees in your yard. Place a purple sticker on your car or home window. Paint a purple wall in your community center.  Display Relay flyers and posters around your school.For more "purple" id... 04/04/2008

Coming This Weekend - Don't Miss It!Pine Bush High School proudly presentsDisney's                             Beauty and the Beast  Music by Alan Menken     Lyrics by Howard Ashman Linda Wolverton     Book by Tim RiceFriday ~ April 4 @ 8pmSaturday ~ April 5 @ 2pm & 8pmPine Bush High School AuditoriumAdults $10Students/Senior Citizens $7Tickets call 744-2031 ext 3194 ** tickets may also be available at the door *   03/30/2008

 The kick off for the fourth annual Pine Bush Relay for Life will be Monday April 7 at 6pm registration at 5:30pm.  We invite all captains, sponsors, volunteers, team members and anyone who might be interested in the Relay for Life.   PAINT OUR TOWN PURPLE IS MAY 1ST.  We will be selling purple UFO signs as well as purple strands of lights for this event.  All of Main Street is asked to join in to color your business purple.  If you would like to buy the lights please call Eunice at Hands Down at 744-3374 This event raises funds for the American Cancer Society which will be help June 14 and 15the at the Pine Bush Town Park.  Anyone interested in attending the kick off or Relay Event please contact Donna Hanke  744-8017.  If your looking for a Team come join ours.  RJ Smith Realty call S... 03/28/2008

Thursday March 13, 2008Friends of the Crawford Library 2pm Crawford Free Library, Pine BushWalker Valley Historical Society. 6:30pm Walker Valley Firehouse, Rt 52 Walker Valley 744-3055Friday, March 14, 2008Alcoholics Anonymous 8pm Infant Saviour Church Route 302, Pine Bush, Open discussion.Monday March 17, 2008Walker Valley Marching Band 7pm, Walker Valley Firehouse, Route 52, Walker Valley.  Ages 10 and up, no experience needed.  Drum, bells, fife and cymbals  Free 800-0607 Tuesday, March 18, 2008Ladies Bible Study Group 10am Grace Reform Baptist Church, Pine Bush, 744-3904Pine Bush Seniors Citizen Club 1pm Town of Crawford Town Hall, Open to all Town of Crawford Seniors aged 60 and older.  Wednesday, March 19, 2008Community Garden Club of Pine Bush 6:30pm at the Cultural Center, Main... 03/12/2008

In good financial times, having your financial house in order is smart.In tight financial times, it's essential.That's the message Real Estate Solutions stresses to its workers, and not just about the company's finances, but about their own.How to create wealth"Creating wealth is different than just having a job. It's like a diet. Everyone wants a quick-fix diet fad, and really, what works is to eat less and exercise more. It's the same with finance. You need to consume less than you produce. It's that simple." - Dave SmithAnd it backs up the advice by offering financial-planning training to everyone in the company.The real-estate brokerage company began the program in 1992."We're saying to agents, 'Look at how we run the company,'" managing member Dave Smith said. "By extension we say,... 03/11/2008

A lot needs to happen between agreeing on the price and closing on your new house.  We have already discussed the need for home inspection and working with your mortgage representative.  What happens next depends on your location as common closing practices vary by state and sometimes areas within states have different local practices.  Working with a buyer's agent gives you someone you can depend on to follow up on all the details and keep things moving towards the day when you can take title on the property. In the Greater Hudson Valley of New York State most closings involve three attorneys.  The seller, the buyer, and the bank are all represented by a lawyer.  The seller's attorney will prepare contracts based on the accepted purchase offer and send them to the buyer's attorney.  In... 03/06/2008

       FUND RAISIERFOR AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETYA NIGHT OF DANCING, RAFFLES, DESSERTS, APPETIZERS AND COMMUNITY FUNFull Cash BarSponsored by the "SNEAKERS TO BOOTS" Relay for Life TeamApril 26, 20087PM - 11PMCatholic War Veterans Hall               Pine Bush, NY                $25.00/SINGLE OR  $40.00/ COUPLE       Donna (Hyde) Henke 744-8017Tracie Knibbs 744-5853Please make checks payable to AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY                                                                  DJ: Mike Brock         JOIN US PLEASE FOR A NIGHT OF COMMUNITY FUN  03/05/2008

As a prospective home buyer one of the first things you should do is to speak with a mortgage representative. When interviewing lenders try to find someone who takes the time to explain things and that you feel comfortable working with.  They should be prompt in their responses to you because they will be helping you and your agent to move the application through to closing.  It is easier to work with a local lender or a lender with local representation because they will know local values and practices. Your lender will tell you how much they will lend you for the purchase of a house.  This is based on income, funds available for down payment and closing costs, and your credit rating.  The lender will tell you how much house you can afford.  It is absolutely vital that you ask what your... 03/03/2008

Why should you pay for a home inspection especially when you know people who can look at the house for you?  It is important to have someone who has training in all of the aspects of home inspections.  In New York state all Home Inspectors should be licensed.  If that is not the case where you live you should look for an inspector who is a member of ASHI.  Where can you find an inspector you can trust?  Ask your buyer's agent for a list of home inspectors that they  feel comfortable with.  There are inspectors who can scare you into walking away from a perfectly good house because they are overzealous in presenting their findings.  The best inspectors I have had experience with take time to perform a thorough inspection with the buyer present pointing out things as they go and then spen... 02/29/2008

I know it is a "buyer's market" and the media keeps telling you that you will be able to negotiate prices down.  This is true in many cases but how much below asking price should you offer? The best way to know where to start is to ask your buyer's agent to give you a buyer's market analysis.  This will allow you to see what other similar houses have recently sold for.  After you have seen this you will want to determine if the house was originally priced as a house in perfect move in condition or if the sellers have already reduced the price because they know the roof needs to be replaced or some other major repair needs to be done.  Many buyers feel that they should take the asking price and take off everything that needs to be done and offer that amount.  Your buyer's agent will help... 02/28/2008

The Town of Crawford Planning Board is having another open meeting for the public to come out and voice your concerns about a new project of 154 units condo/townhouse complex between Edmunds Lane and Route 302 in the Hamlet  The board will take all questions and concerns and summarize them.  The first meeting was February 13 but due to weather they have extended the meeting.   February 27, 208 7pm at Town of Crawford Town Hall, Route 302, Pine Bush 02/28/2008

The Town of Crawford Historical Society will be conducting an exhibit featuring Billings Memorials the oldest continuously run business in Pine Bush.  The exhibit will run throughout the month of March at the Cultural Center in Pine Bush.  The center is open Monday through Friday 1pm - 4pm.  You will find vintage photographs and stone cutting tools and equipment.  02/28/2008

You are looking for a new house.  You have spoken with a mortgage representative who has given you the amount you are qualified for and you are surprised that the amount is so high.  Make sure that you have asked how much your monthly payment will be for principle and interest.  Remember that you will need to add 1/12 of the taxes plus insurance to each payment.  OK.... now you have an idea of how much house you can actually afford and still pay for the other things you need to buy like food and clothing. Most home-buyers start their search on the Internet.  They will go on a real estate search engine or to a broker's website and search through the available homes in the area they want to live in.  Once they find some homes that they like they will start calling the agent's that have th... 02/28/2008

It's FREE!!Story Time for Children at the  "Clever Caterpillar"Main Street in Pine Bush             When -  6:30 pm - 7:30 pm on the following Friday evenings:Feb 29,  March 7,  March 28,  April 18,May 9,  May 30,  and  June 6Bring - Yourself!  If you haven't had dinner feel free to bring in a Happy Meal or snack to munch on during the story.What Else?       After the story we'll even make a  craft!!    STORYTIME IS SPONSORED BY THE CLEVER CATEPILLAR  Stories will be read by staff of the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Town of Wallkill and Pine Bush744-2505 Clever Catepillar 02/25/2008

Elvis's lost brother will be arriving at Grahams United Presbyterian Church February 29, 2008 at 7pm.  There is no cover charge for this event.  Donations will be accepted for the Relay For Life.  In case of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled for March 7.  Refreshments will follow the program.  Come out and enjoy the night. 02/22/2008

We had our 1st Team Captains meeting last night.  Here are some details Event Date: Jun 14, 208 3PM Right now there are 15 Teams signed up.  If you want to have your own team just go to the website and sign up a Team.  You are allowed to have 15 people to a Team.  Each member is asked to bring in $150 in donations. If you are an individual looking for a Team please feel free to join the R J Smith-Real Estate Solutions Team.  To sign up for a Team or join RJ Smith-Real Estate Solutions here is the address  www.events.cancer.org/RFLPinebushNY  May 1st will be paint the town purple- this is where all the town displays purple. The businesses on Main Street decorate there buildings in purple.  Last year we sold purple flamingos.  This year we are still working on something to sell. I heard a... 02/20/2008