Tammy Ruggeri
By Tammy Ruggeri
Congratulations to our students participating in the Ulster County All County Band Festival. Students went to New Paltz High School for the two-day festival. We want to congratulate all the students who participated and thank their band teachers, Mr. Povall, Mr. Mayce, and Ms. Miller, for helping to prepare them for the auditions and for this event. Congratulations to the following students!!
Elementary Band Participants:
Claire Neligan, Owen Neumann, Annalise Vittoria, Hunter DiMicco, Kirsten Droney, Alex Fernandez, Fiona Heavens, Hayden Lutz, Anya Walker.
Jr. High Band Participants: Angela Delfini), Timber Jackson, OluwaFeranmi Mabinuori
High School Band Participants:
Devin Brooks, Matthew D’Angelo, Alex McAteer.
Milton Engine Company
Join the Milton Engine company #1 Annual Pancake Breakfast, Sunday, March 24 served continuously from 7 to 11 a.m.
Meal Includes: Coffee or tea and a choice of juices, pancakes with sausage. Add maple syrup and butter to taste. What a great way to start the day! Donations Accepted.
St. Mary’s Church
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE
Thursday, March 28 - Holy Thursday No Morning Mass 7 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Friday, March 29 - Good Friday. No Morning Mass 3 p.m. Celebration of the Lord’s Passion 7p.m., Stations of the Cross
Saturday, March 30 - Holy Saturday. No 4pm Mass 7 p.m., Easter Vigil
Sunday, March 31 - Easter Sunday 8 a.m. – St. Mary’s Church 9:30 a.m. – Our Lady of Mercy Church 11 a.m. – St. Mary’s Church.
Weekly Recipe
Smothered Chicken - By Georgia Goode And Recipe By Taylor Wann
Ingredients
5 pieces thick cut bacon.
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
6 chicken thighs, bone-in, skin-on
8 oz. baby bella mushrooms, sliced.
1 medium yellow onion peeled and chopped.
1 red bell pepper, chopped.
2 1/4 c. chicken stock
1/4 c. heavy cream Chopped parsley, to serve.
Directions: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the bacon in a single layer. Cook, turning occasionally, until the bacon is deep brown and very crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and transfer the bacon to a paper towel lined plate, leaving the drippings in the pan. When cool enough to handle, crumble the bacon, and set aside.
1 While the bacon is cooking, whisk together the flour, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and pepper in a medium, shallow dish (a pie plate works great!). 2 Dredge the chicken thighs in the flour mixture, taking care to cover the entire surface. Reserve ¼ cup of the remaining flour mixture for the gravy.
Return the skillet to medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, to the skillet. Cook until deeply browned and crispy, 3 to 5 minutes on each side (the second side always seems to go faster than the first). Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. 4 Pour off the grease into a heatproof bowl. Without cleaning the skillet, return it to the stove over medium-low heat. Add 1/4 cup of the grease back to the skillet. Add the mushrooms, onion, and bell pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are very tender, and the mixture becomes very soft and golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the reserved flour mixture and stir constantly for 2 minutes. 5 Gradually add the chicken stock, stirring until the flour is fully incorporated into the liquid. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture bubbles and thickens, about 5 minutes. 6 Nestle the chicken thighs, skin-side up, into the thickened gravy and spoon some gravy on top. Cover and cook until the chicken thighs reach an internal temperature of 165°F, about 20 minutes. 7 Remove the chicken from the pan and hold warm on a plate. Whisk in the heavy cream and heat until just warm. Serve the chicken thighs drizzled with gravy and topped with the reserved bacon and chopped parsley.
Marlboro- Milton Seniors Club
On April 18, the seniors are going to the White Plains Performing Arts Theater to see “Beautiful” The Carol King Musical. Lunch is at Le Bocca. Cost is $82. Please contact Lorraine Palermo, Trip Coordinator at 845-591-8851 to sign up.
Ongoing/Events Reminders
Bring your basket for the Egg Dash! Dash starts March 30 promptly at 10 a.m.
Enjoy Demos by Rook Fitness, Music by Soundsational DJ, Take pictures with the Easter Bunny, Coloring Contest, Face Painting and more!
Happy Birthday: Carmela Nelsen, Rebecca Rhodes, Josie Marchica, Lena Toro, Jennifer Ferrari, Steven Runberg, Erin Cohn, Janice Appler. Joseph Canosa III, Stephen Jennison Sr., Joseph Luongo, John Berean, Conrad Tossava, Lillian D’Esposito, Anthony LoFaro, Gregory Cappillini, Rita Timperio, Erin Flynn, Henry Flynn, Roy Wood, Sr., Happy Anniversary: Mr. & Mrs, Nicodeno Nigro, Mr, & Mrs, Brian Dehn.