Students, faculty, and staff at Marlboro Middle School celebrated the 80th birthday of beloved custodian Bobby Humphrey on May 14. Members of his Dukes family cheered, held up signs, and sang as he walked down the hall. It was a wonderful gift and a meaningful show of appreciation for a man who has worked at the middle school for more than 20 years.
In other news, the Marlboro High School Varsity Tennis team has shared the 2024 Mid-Hudson Athletic League Team Championship title with Oneonta, making them co-champions. Great job, Dukes!

Congratulations are also in order for the Marlboro High School Varsity Softball team, which won the Mid-Hudson Athletic League Championship on May 13.
Don’t miss the Marlboro Middle School Drama Club’s production of “Annie Jr.!” Performances will take place in the MMS auditorium on Friday, May 31, at 7 p.m., and Saturday, June 1, at 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets cost $8 for adults and $6 for students and seniors and can be purchased in advance at marlmsdramaclub.booktix.com.

Marlboro Free Library Events

A Reading Life: Getting the Most out of the Books You Read
Join award-winning author and publisher Laurence (Larry) Carr for a discussion on reading in a deeper, more satisfying way on Tuesday, June 11, at 7 p.m. Carr will discuss the major components of fiction: plot, character, and theme. He will also explore questions like why we “bail out” of some books after 50 pages and what books have been life-changing for you. This presentation will cover a wide range of topics and offer suggestions for current and future reads. Walk-ins are welcome.

Ulster County Department of Mental Health Neighborhood Office Hours
A representative from the Ulster County Department of Mental Health will have an informational table set up at the library on Thursday, June 6, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. They will provide information about mental health services, opioid prevention materials, and more. One-on-one naloxone training and opioid prevention materials, such as educational zines and DisposeRX med disposal packets, will be available. This event is first-come, first-served.

St. Mary’s Church Events

2024-25 Registration
June 15 is the deadline for registering your child for next year’s program. We understand the school year isn’t over, but we need to prepare for a timely start in the fall. You should have received an email—if not, or if you are new to the program, you can email or call the religious education department. Fees are as follows: $120 for one child, $200 for two children, and $240 for three or more. Place fees in an envelope marked Religious Ed and put it in any offering basket at any mass, in the red locked box at the hall, or mail it to PO Box 730, Marlboro, NY 12542.

Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus Father Hanley Council 7266 meets on the third Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the parish hall. If you are interested in becoming a member of the council, contact Joe Lopiccolo at 917-657-8045.

Weekly Recipe: Tammy’s Cheesecake

Ingredients:
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 1 cup fine graham cracker crumbs
• 1 tsp cream of tartar
• 6 eggs, separated
• 19 oz cream cheese
• 3 tbsp flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 pint sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla
Directions:
1 Butter a 9½-inch springform pan.
2 Mix melted butter and graham cracker crumbs well, reserving ¼ cup of crumbs for topping.
3 Press ¾ cup of crumbs into the bottom of the pan.
4 Add cream of tartar to egg whites until foamy, then add 3 tbsp of sugar and beat until stiff peaks form.
5 In a different bowl, beat cream cheese until soft, gradually mix in flour and salt, then add egg yolks one at a time, beating thoroughly. Add sour cream and vanilla, mixing well.
6 Pour the mixture into the pan and sprinkle remaining crumbs on top.
7 Bake at 325°F for 1¼ hours, turn off oven and open door for ½ hour. Refrigerate and serve chilled.

Ongoing Events and Reminders:
• ET2VET Coffee Hour, Fridays at the Marlboro Library, 1:30-2:30 p.m. in the Marlboro Library community room.

• Town of Marlborough Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 26, 2024.
• MFL Walking Club: Wednesdays June 5, July 10 & 24, August 7 & 21, from 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Happy Birthday to:
Rosie Floor, James Schroeder, Kimberly Coro, Debbie Biengardo, Stefanie Walker, Jessica Sadler, John Adamski Jr., June Jennison, Charles John Noto, Braigan Barley, Julie Sutera, Jaimie Kurtz, Mark Eckert, Annemarie.
As always, any events, announcements, recipes, or pictures you want to share, email me at Telltammy123@gmail.com or call 845-430-4394.