Tammy Ruggeri
By Tammy Ruggeri
Several Marlboro High School National Honor Society students raised awareness and collected donations throughout the 2023-2024 school year for Breast Cancer Options, Inc. of Kingston, New York.
Breast Cancer Options, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the Hudson Valley and beyond with free services. These services include Camp Lightheart for children of breast cancer survivors, a retreat for women with metastatic breast cancer, massage and acupuncture services to help with treatment side effects, and their “Healthy Lifestyles” calendar containing hard-to-find information. Their services are unique in New York State and beyond. They can be reached at 845-339-HOPE (4673).
Marlboro Central School District retirees from the 2023-2024 school year were recognized during a Board of Education meeting on June 20. Best wishes to Michael Alonge, custodian; Joanna Callo, monitor; Kathy Rogers-Carroll, teacher; Tracey Daley, teacher; Theresa Daniel, teacher; Janice DeQuatro, teacher; Joann Eckert, teaching assistant; Lynn Hayes, teacher; Jennifer Incorvaia, teacher; Jackie Kitson, clerical; Stacey Lia, teaching assistant; Jason Orsen, teacher; Kathleen Schaeffer, cook; Dawn Schreiber, clerical; Lina Toro, cook; Christine Weiss, occupational therapist; and Susan Weiss, teaching assistant.
Congratulations to our Marlboro Elementary School Grade 5 students! Their accomplishments were celebrated during a Moving-Up Ceremony on June 25. We look forward to seeing you all at the Middle School next year. Until then, have a great summer!
St. Mary’s Church
Father Hanley Council 7266 meets on the third Thursday 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.
Sara Hull Hallock Free Library
July Programs at the Sarah Hull Hallock Free Library on Main Street in Milton. For more information, check our website miltonlib.org; to register, call 845-795-2200, or email info@miltonlib.org.
• Summer Lego Club: Mondays at 4:15 p.m. starting July 8. Bring the family and build something fun!
• Wildside at the Library: Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. starting July 9. Come to the library’s habitat and learn about our natural world with local naturalist Emily of Hudson Valley Wildside. Promoting the new backpack program made possible by the Adirondack Mountain Club. For children ages 3 and up. Please call 845-795-2200 to register as spots are limited.
• Summer Art Club: Thursdays at 4:15 p.m. starting July 25. Laura Leigh is back with another fun session of art, made possible by the NYS Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the NYS Legislature. For children ages 7 and up. Please call 845-795-2200 to register as spots are limited.
• Live Entertainment: NJ Snake Man Brings the Animals! Thursday, July 11 at 7 p.m. Meet a unique collection of live reptiles, birds, and more through a fun and interactive environmental education program promoting common-sense conservation. Please call 845-795-2200 to register as seating is limited.
Marlboro Free Library
Please note: The library is closed on Sundays through Labor Day weekend.
Ulster County Office for the Aging
Lunch & Learn for Seniors: Medicare 101
Tuesday, July 9, 12-2 p.m.
Learn all about Medicare during this lecture presented by Bob Meci, UCOFA Health Insurance Coordinator. This program is free to all Ulster County seniors aged 60 and over and includes a free lunch. Participants must register by July 1 by calling the Ulster County Office for the Aging at 845-340-3456. Space is limited; walk-ins may not be accommodated.
MFL Walking Club
New time! Select Wednesdays, July 10 & 24, August 7 & 21, from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Connect with the outdoors and your neighbors as you walk. Meeting locations will be posted one week prior to each session. To be notified of any weather-related cancellations, please RSVP.
Mountain Scene Wall Plaque
Wednesday, July 17, 6:30 p.m.
Join us at the Library on Wednesday, July 17 at 6:30 p.m. to paint a wooden plaque depicting a simple mountain view. Paint-by-numbers takes the guesswork out of this project, so you can focus on relaxing and creating something fun with good company. This craft session will be in person in the community room. Registration is required; spaces are limited. There is no Take & Make option for this program.
Weekly Recipe: Orange Tang Cake
• 1 1/4 cups cake flour
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup Tang powder
• 3/4 cup water
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/8 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat an 8-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray. In a medium mixing bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, Tang powder, and sugar. Stir in water. With an electric mixer, add remaining ingredients and mix until smooth. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack.
Ongoing Events and Reminders
• July 5 – Double Headline 50Amp Fuse and Carrie Zazz Summer Concert
Cluett Schantz Memorial Park. Music starts at 6:30 p.m.
• ET2VET Coffee Hour, Fridays at the Marlboro Library, 1:30-2:30 p.m., in the Marlboro Library community room.
• MFL Walking Club, July 10 & 24, August 7 & 21, from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Happy Birthday: Rose Lupi, Jonathan Garofalo, Cindy Jennison, Leah Gunsett, Steve LoFaro, Owen Canosa, Joseph Perrone, Oliver Tremblay, Bill Warmouth, Liam Conn, Monica Bishop, John DeSantis, Deane Bauley.
Happy Anniversary: Mr. & Mrs. William Woodward.
As always, if you have any events, announcements, recipes, or pictures you want to share, email me at telltammy123@gmail.com or call 845-430-4394.